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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-28
The War Comes Home

It may not have needed the action of the State Defense Council Gov. Robert A. Hurley, and incoming governor, Ray mond E. Baldwin, Co convince us that there's a war going on In which we are in- volved, but certainly thelr action as of last Saturday, to be transmitted formally on Wednesday, should convince everyone that this is Q tremendously serious bus mess in which we are concerned and it's only through our combined efforts, our best ones, at that, we'll emerge victor ious, The crisis today with regard to fuel is every bit, as a matter of fact con- Siderably more, crucial than it was back in 1917 when Marcus II. Holcomb, then governor, invoked extraordinary powers.
 Cities and towns are going to find the going tougher as the winter lengthens. We can't depend on circumstances to aid us. Here is one situation in which we've got to be prepared for the worst and act accordingly. It may become necessary to impose on private citizens and on bus inesses unusual restrictions in order to conserve our existing supplies of fuel and coal. Many such were in order In 19lT. Certainly we can't expect to get by any better today than we did then, Let's eX- peet the worst; arm ourselves for trying conditions; resolve to be as good soldiers as those manning the far-flung outposts over which the American flag now flies all over the globe,
 We see no reason for alarm or panic over the sudden decision at Hartford to proclaim state of emergency so far as fuel is concerned. Here in New England we should have been living in a state of emergency ever since that fateful day at Pearl Harbor. The sooner we resign ourselves to a spartan mode of existence, perhaps even adopt 1t voluntarily, the sooner we are going to make possible an all-out effort throughout the various the. aters of war to wipe out the foes of de- mocracy, We rely on our public officials in this crisis to do what Is best for the people, as we'll as the nation,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-28

AS yet Gov. Robert A. Hurley has not indicated in what direction his course of action lies after January when he turns the reins of state government over to Raymond E, Baldwin. But it's more or less certain that whatever may be his private business tie-up he expects to be close to what's going on here in Connec- ticut. If he weren't 1t would have been foolish for him to have sought and won the National Committee office in New Haven few weeks ago. After all the Ma tional Committeeman must be in close touch with political matters both within the state and in Washington, It is nat urally expected by the party that Gov. Hurley will be able to devote some time in the next two years to working with party leaders here and in the capital. Connecticut Democrats have tremen- dous job ahead of them in 194S-44. It will take the best efforts of all concerned to keep the party on an even keel and in a position to offer more than passive re- SiStance in 1944.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-28
Battle for Tunisia

The struggle to push the Axis out of North Africa has been going on long enough to justify the warnings that Ger many has not cracked,
 More than that, this seesaw battle re- emphasizes what might have happened If, before our invasion, we had not paved the way by arrangements with French officials who owed allegiance to Vichy. The much-criticized deal with Admiral up North Africa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-28

Although there has been lot of com ment and some complaint about trans portation facilities throughout Water bury the situation as yet is not as bad as it probably will be in another few months. Of course much depends on the weather this winter produces. Should we get lot of intense cold, like that of week ago, or should snowfall be considerable in January and February there's no doubt but what it's going to be extremely diff cult to take care of the situation But there's no sense in believing anything but what more and more people are going to depend on public transportation facilities or else learn to do lot more walking The last may be the real solution for many of us.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-28
INSOMNIA IS NOT HESp0NnENCY

With most people the habit oil retiring at Q certain hour ae night and getting up at a certain hour inl the morning is strongly fixed, and| when anything disturhs this Sched~l ule or routine people are prone to| regard 1t as harmful to health.
 There is Q widespread belief among the laity that sleeplessnesS or insufficient sleep or insomnia--| insomnia means prolonged inahil-| ity to sleep, not just occasional restleSsneSs--is likely to cause incl sanity. There is no basis for this| notion. Some insane persons have1 Insomnia or are mentally or physi- cally active when they should ha' asleep, but 1t is the insanity that causes the insomnia,
 Infants naturally, sleep most of. the time. Children sleep nearly all. the time. Boys and girls in thei teens should sleep nine to ten| hours. Adults should sleep elght' hours, Any one doing hard physi- cal labor or getting much exercise needs more sleep than he or sheI ttVSStS WkAGu NOAAS 0hAy uASHtlt41 work or when getting little exer- else. Elderly folk need less sleepl than younger adults. Seven hours| Is generally plenty of sleep for aI man or woman past sixty, and many healthy persons past seventy thrive best on only six hours sleep.
 The trouble with a good many' people who suffer Gin their own im- agination) from insomnia and arei forever seeking hypnoties or seda- tiveS to make them sleep" Is sims ply that they don't work hard. enough tphysically) or play or ex- erciSe enough to earn . good nighta sleep. Mind, now. say Q good many people - do not say that this applies in every instance of ina somnia or insufficient sleep,
 No hypnotic or sedative can pos- Slbly produce the restful reStora tive sleep that comes to one who iS really tired from vigorous physical eXertion, indoors or outdoors, Sum- mer or winter, work or play.
 Sedentary folks who do not read fly go asleep nights should take { dose of this medicine a brisk walk of q mile or two in the eve- ming, or at least rendition of q few movements of the Last Brady Symphony tor words and music send ten cents and stamped sel! addressed envelopel or even just
 dozen somersaults before hittins the hay. Any good exercise tend to equalize the circulation and pros mote natural sleep.
 A good health habit for any onl and every one, especially for on who feels tense and unable to I'd lax completely at sleeping. time.
 Belly Breathing. Instructions i'd this available on request If you prC vide stamped self-addresSed ed velope, Belly Breathing quickly I'd lieveS cold feet too. Incidentall one who does not readily fall aslee3 at night should make sure to kee the feet warm, either by wearir} suitable foot warmers or by uSiri artificial heat for the feet,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-28

essary to instruct their children about spiritual matters. Perhaps it is because they know so little about such things themselves. They seem to have quite naive trust ir the ability of the Sunday school to give their children all the religious knowledge they need. But their ac- tions speak louder than their words. If these parents do not go to church. the child concludes that the church is not worth going to. The child who never hears a parent express firm belief about spiritual matters na- turally assumes that these things are not of much consequence. else the parent would speak about them.
 Our chil6renis ideas about God are largely formed by the attitudes they perceive in us. And so it is with many others beside children. People are inclined to judge the soundness of religious beliefs by the way they
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-28

friction between the Army and WIPE,
 MERRY-GO.R0UND
 Mayor Ed Kelly, Democratic boss of Chicago, was collecting a large dosSier on Leon Render sons rationing administration which he was ready to spring un- less Leon was busted, At the memorial services for the late Jus tice Rrandeis everyone discreetly shied away from the manner in which Brandeis had been opposed for confirmation by big business except for Senator George Norris who brought out the full facts in no uncertain terms The exact numbers remain . military secret, but 1t can now be revealed that Q ''substantiar number of Chinese troops are being trained by Amer ican ofiicers in India. They are getting excellent U. s. military equipment, firing with live amnsu- hilton, including 7S nm. guns, and will participate in General Way els attempt to recapture Burma (Copyright, isS2, by United Feature
 Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-28
HEADLINES
 and HILARITY

Connie Mack says he may stay In baseball tiIl he 100. He may have to if he's waiting for his Athletics to win a pennant.
 It appears now that the New York court Is trying to strip Gypsy Rose Lee of her literary gariands, won with the book, "The G-String Murders" For once, she's reluctant to ''take it off.
 Jeanneaae Rankin, who voted against var with Japan, Is now on She platform announcing that F. ID. R. let us get whipped at Pearl Harbor. Her liscteners would march cut after the first five minutes, but they're probably fearful of walking in their, sleep.
 Emily Pest has decided that it's all right for girl war-workers to hitch-hike te their jobs. She insists, however. that the girl show her tag before getting In the car. and not play it after ward.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-28

A bill is all prepared, authoriZ- ing WIPE to lift air.conditioning equipment out of public buildings, for Installation In aircraft plants. The purpose is not to keep the me- chanics comfortable, but to pre- serve an even temperature for &C., curate manufacture of precision instruments. s
 Experts have found that air plane parts made in Q southern plant show different tolerances from parts made in northern plant, and therefore they give im- perfect performance together.
 So WIPE, as soon as the bill Is passed, will move air-condition- ing equipment from Washing ton buildings to Pratt-Whitney aircraft plants where precision instruments are made.
 The cooling system for the Cap- itol building itself, in which the chambers of the House and Senate are located, will not be affected. But the equipment used for the Senate Office Building and the two House Office Buildings would be removed.
 That is not all. The War Pro- duction Board, whose Conserva- ton Division originally fathered the scheme, will suffer also.
 WIPE Is counting on rapid passage of the bill by Congress and has already contracted with General Electric Co. for S35,OO0 of new starting equipment to be used with the air-conditioning machines.
 Note: Cooling equipment for the White House will not be re- moved, though President Roose- welt personally doesn't like it, keeps his windows open in sum- nler.
 Another building which will have more air-coolirg instead of less is the Navy building. Indi- vidual air-cooling units in the Navy Department are now being reinforced by the installation of hundreds of scarce copper bus bars to carry the electricity load which was found too heavy for the air. cooling system last summer.
 Yet for l50 years Washington got along perfectly during the summer heat.
 KNOX GETS TOUGH
 A bit belatedly, Secretary of the Navy Knox has TOW taken up the cudgels for escort vessels and made them his pet scheme. With his usual enthusiasm. he is pound- ing home the importance of build- ing more of these small ships to protect merchant ships, rather than a lot of big merchant ships
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-28

 By Dr. William Brady

@lgno0 letters pertaining V per~ uomml health and hygiene. nea Go alEemsN diagnosis or treatment, win he answered hy Nr. nfAaay lf Q stamped seif-addressod envelope ls enclosed. Letters should he brief and written In ink. No reply cnn he made Go queries not conform ing Co instructions. Address Dr. william Brady, National News. paper Service, so West Madison Street, Chicago lll.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-28
QUESTIONS $ ANSWERS
semesling to chew en

Peptie ulcer. Radiograph showe| fIzziness at roots of teeth. Hos pital dentist urged extraction. Honl dentist advised wait. I eonceivel this hypothesis:
 l. Absence of nerve means tn
 tooth had lost power Go cd
 cuperate.
 2. Disease caused stagnation q
 blood supply of tooth.
 }. Stagnation of blood permitted
 microbes to invade root.
 (. Exercise restores circulation. I began chewing regularly on rubber disk. Tn the course of few months my arthritis (ankle cleared up. (C. D. M Answer-All know Is that mos Of us do not do enough chewing but suggest chewing plain wheat other refined cereals. fresh fruit etc. rather than gum. 'baccer. rub Der. paraffin or pitch. Chew an, eat an apple (skin and alb las thing at night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-28
No More Doubts

General MacArthur's success in New Guinea - and generally throughout his area of command = makes it possible to mention and kill one disturbing bogey. There were those who wondered whether the hero of Bataan had been overrated whether, in a major new field of opera tions, it would develop that he was just another general.
 We can forget any such worry now He
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-28

which may be sunk their first trip overseas without escort ves- sels.
 This is a proposal put forward by the so-called "iong -haired" boys, or government planner, exactly one year ago. They pointed out that there was no use putting mill lions of tons of steel and millions of hours of labor into Liberty freighters so long as they might be sent to the bottom in few weeks. The thing to do, they ar gued, was to build small, fast es- cort vessels to fight of the subma- rines.
 However, the Admirals wanted to put their steel at first into battleships, later into other types of warships.
 While cruisers, destroyers and submarines are absolutely neces- saty, Secretary Knox has now stepped in and points out that the escort vessel is equally essential. He is urging a decrease in the amount of material going Into merchant ships until enough es- cort vessels can be built to protect them.
 SOMERvELL'S
 LONG HAIRED BOYS
 Svelt, efficient It. Gen. Brehon Somervell, head of the Army's far-reaching Services of Supply, has done an excellent job in keeping the Army equipped and armed. But he falls short when it comes to understanding human nature.
 The other day he invited to lunch with him several members of the Truman committee who have been critical of the fraction between the Army and the War Production Board. They have contended that some independent civilian agency, such as the WIPE. must act as arbitrator among the Army. Navy and Maritime Com mission as to which shall receive what amounts of steel for war ships, steel for merchant ships, steel for troopships, aluminium for airplanes, etc.
 The Truman Committee has done one Of the most outstanding jobs in Washington. has had a wholesome influence in cutting red tape, improving efficiency and eliminating friction among govern ment agencies. It has been trying to do the same job regarding the Army and WIPE.
 This was discussed at the lunch- con with Gen. Somervell, which on the whole went of very well. But as the senators were walking out after luncheon, Somervell said to Truman:
 sYou know, Senator, you've had the wool pulled over your eyes by those leng-haired b0ys."
 ssWhal?" asked Senator Tru- man. both puzzled and amazed.
 ~These long-haired boys have been using ysa," persisted Gen. Semervell.
 ~whsm dc you mean by the leng-haired boys?" asked the Senator.
 ~Yoa know AIordecai Ezekiel, den't yeu?. suggested Semerveil, referring to an adviser te WIPES Charles E. Wilson. who. inci- dentaIly first came into the gov ernment under Hoover.
 ~Kes, I've heard of him but I've never met him."
 s'And yea know Bob Nathang" said somervell, referring to a member of the WIFE Planning Board who has vigorously opposed Army rule over war production.
 Senator Truman did not know Nathan either. By this time. Tru- man. who has his own crack in- vestigators and does his own thinking. had frozen up to such an extent that the effects of Gen Somerreilis pleasant luncheon were completely dissipated.
 The General pursued the con- versafion no further. But the Truman Cnsrsss5ts~a ~'i1s snsrs.sa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-28

The sports world had reason to be sad dened over the Christmas holiday. The sudden deaths of Christian Cagle of West Point football fame and John Borican, the track star of many years past, were surprising and brought many expressions of sympathy. In their athletic records were written bright deeds. They played hard, won, and will be remembered as real champions in their respective classes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-28
Current Comment

With every privilege there is an obligation. The obligation for the individual and the corporations which have had an opportunity in this country to make a lot of money is to repay for that privilege by paying taxes and not complaining about it.
 Thomas J. Watson, president In-
 ternational Business Machines
 Corporation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-28
Shortage of vitamain C

By experimenting believe have found which vitamin need. Tooth showed tendency to ahscess. tooli considerable A and D. but found that c seemed to give best result
 Being ailergic to most foods con- tainlng C I have probably not had enough of it in my diet. (M.B.W.l
 Answer = That is very likelyI Shortage Of c intake often accounts for sore gums. l0osening of teeth. Copyright. lsl2. John F. Dille Col
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-28
Selected Poem
INDECISHON

Keith Thomas in the New York Times) Bat asleep on a rafter. head hung down, could one see bird or beast that is datter, beast or bird as you be? Pendulum of derision, mocking nature and me, mouse and sparrow elision, which is more in degree? Dusky flyer. I wonder how look from your shelf, peering up where you under 20 a grin to yourself.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-28

the divine mes sage to our fel- lows.
 It goes without saying that the influence of a par ent on a child is the most potent personal force in all the world. Yet how many parents there are in this broad land who never feel it nee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-28
Zine Fumes

Constantly exposed to the fumes from burning and welding galva- ni1ed steel plates. What effec. will this have on my health. ID. ". K. N
 Answer-Practicaliy. the only ill effect is from possibly chronic arsenic poisoning-arsenic being d common impurity in zinc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-28

Of Justice. There have already been several convic.
 tons, several pleas of guilty, and tho
 end result can be only the saving of hundreds of fnil- lions of dollars of
 the tax D ayers money with [ h Q c viction of many crooked ln- corporations who ca mt resist the tempt ation to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-28

went to the Australian area cold, and he has done just as superlatlve job there as he did in the Philippines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-28
Daily s'm"nac

llaiIv s'-"nac Moon rises il:2o p. m. (war timel. Sun rises 8:i6 a. m; sets 5:3l D. m. twar time) All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-28
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
By EARl. [. DOUGLASS D. D.

THE SCRIPTURE INCARNATE
 It has sometimes been said that we are the only Bible which care less and hurrying world will take time to read. We are living espistles of Gods Word. We are carriers of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-28
cORNwALLIs' RETREAT

During its retreat to Yorktowl on March 2S, l7el, the army q Lord Cornwallis marched across what is now the Fort Bragg reser vation in North Carolina. see supposedly religious people bel having. Our actions largely con- sfitute their Bible.
 All Rights Reserved-Babson News
 paper Syndicate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-28
e NATIONAL
 SPOTLIGHT
War Fraud Now Totals
 Nearly 1000
By PETER EDISON tyVaterbury Democrat Washington COrreapondentl

Over 900 claims of war frauds committed against the government are now in various stages of investi- gation, indictment and prosecution hy the United states Department of Justice. There have already been
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-28
Washington Merry Go-Round
Congress Will Be Asked Give Up Arcondonins tn Offices; Devices Needed in Plane instrument Plants; Secretary Knox Becomes Enthusiastic Advocate of Escort Vesse
BY DREW PEARSON

WASHINGTON December 8 One the first bills come before the new Con
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Evening star., 1942-03-10
Debt Limit
Continued From First PageD

ans were tremendously and vitality
concerned about the debt situation
and the spending Of money for
things we do not need"
Speaking during debate on the
debt limit. Mr.. Jennings expressed
fear these successive actions are
milestones on the downward road
we are travelling toward bankruptcy -
"A few days ago the employment
OF fan dancer at little more than
$1,000 year had such dynamic
repercuSSions that it blew the First
Lady of the Land out of her position
in the Once of Civilian Defense, +"
Mr.. Jennings said.
The Tennessee Republican also
criticized expenditure of quarter
of million dollars for construction
of q building here for the once of
Government Reports. He said 1t was
q "boondoggling project"
an order to add to the gayety Of
nations. that sum would have en-
ployed a whole chorus of fan
dancers. 125 in number, and we
could have a Roman holiday here,
to the disgust of the whole country"
Mr.. Jennings continued.
He said the building would be
manned by boys and girls from
throughout the country whose func-
ton 1t will be to advise businessmen
when they come to Washington
seeking Government business where
to find the people with whom they
want to do business" and added
there were 435 Representatives and
96 Senator'S qualified to tell their
constituents where to 60 to get In
touch with various governmental
agencies
Evening star., 1942-03-10
Cranborne Denies
Anti-Semitic Policy
In Barring Refugees
Spirited Debate Flares
In House Of Lords Over
Palestine Officials Stund
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, March 10.-Lord
Cranborne, Secretary of State for
Colonies, defended his depart
ment against charges of anti
Semitism in the House of Lords
today, when a spirited debate
flared up over the refusal OF
Palestine officials to admit Jew
ish refugees from Bulgaria and
Rumania.
Lord Wedgwood had cited the
case of the small steamer Struma
which, with $50 refugees aboard,
was blown to pieces in the Black
Sea last month after apparently
colliding with a stray mine. The
refugees did not have entry papers
for Palestine.
Lord Wedgwood said the Struma
was so over-crowded that anything
more approaching the black hole OF
Calcutta cannot be imagined"
The whole trouble in Palestine
is that the administration does not
like Jews" he declared.
I'VE have had % years OF this
policy Of continuous bias against the
Jews"
Lord Cranborne replied that ito
suggest the administration is ami
mated by anti-Semitic bias and,
what Is particularly shocking, to as
sert they tolerated deliberately Arab
riots and even condoned the escape
OF the Grand Mufti OF Jerusalem.
comes very near to incitement to
violence"
Palestine policy. he said. is "a
genuine attempt to find an impartial
solution. The whole facts of
the sinking OF the Struma are not
yet known and possibly never
will be-