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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27
Farley Scores Quickly

The battle in New York State among Democrats with the gubernatorial nom- ination the prize at stake has opened with a first-round victory for James A.. Farley, one-time Postmaster General, confidante of the President, and general boss of Democratic politics. MT. Farley by virtue of his office as Chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee in N. Y. dictated where the convention would be held and what its program will be.
 When it comes time he'll name the makeup of the various committees; he'll name the temporary and permanent chairmen, as well as other officials. In short he's going to control the actual running of the convention, just as he has in the past. That's distinct advantage to him in his efforts to have Attorney General John Bennett nominated for governor But it isn't the nomination by any means.
 The White House having indicated its choice is U. s. Senator James Mead a bat tie royal is in the ofing. Furthermore Ma tional Chairman Edward J. Flynn is in Senator Mead's corner. Tammany will be with him, too. It begins to look as If Brooklyn, the site chosen for the conven- ton, would witness knockdown and drag-em-out affair in August that will re- call to many the famous convention or 1924 when Al Smith was sidetracked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27
Cannda Comes Throueh

Before Pearl Harbor, a great argument of Anglophobe anti-interventionist was that the British dominionS were holding back and trying to force the United States to carry the burden against the Axis. For one reason or other, the Canadians and the Australians chose deliberately not to answer such jibeS, at first. By the time they began promul- gating the record, much harm had been done. Never, up to now, has the Cana dian case been presented frankly and clearly.
 Just for the record, it is worth while examining few facts about the Cana dian war effort. Australia can be left to fend for herself. The AusSies' fighting has provided better answer to detractors than any figures. So, too, has the Cana dianS', but it has been less dramatically publicized. Canada already has half a million men under arms, and is adding 10000 a month. Considering differences in population, the United States will need an army of six millions, calling quarter of a million into the services monthly, before we can criticize Canada.
 Canada actually has expended five bil- lion dollars on the war. Considering diff ferenceS in national income, we shall have 0NVA0AAy " R0y OAV OA6AAVJ NAAAAOAAo HNAOAN we shall equal Canada in financial sacri- flee. Canada has multiplied her pre-war airplane production by 120. She is mak- ing 4,800 planes year. We should have to turn out 57,60O aircraft a year to catch up with Canada. Canada has put 835 ,000 men and women into war jobs. This is equivalent to 10 million American war workers.
 We have surpassed Canada in the pro- portionate number of persons engaged in war production. Paul V. McNutt, War Manpower Commission chairman, an- nounces that we have 12,500,000 thus employed But it must be remembered that this was an industrial nation to begin with, while 25 years ago Canada had so little industry that the government did not trouble to take an annual census of manufacturers.
 We have far fewer than six million men under arms We are taking in fewer than quarter of a million men monthly. We have actually spent less than 35 bill lion dollars on the war from the middle of 194O to the end of last month. We hope and expect to make 60,OO0 airplanes this year, but this will represent consid- erably less than a 12O-fold expansion of our pre-war production.
 Carping at Canada isn't popular pastime any more Nevertheless it may do no harm to note what our neighbor is doing for the defense of democracy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27
Changing Jobs

Unless they are weighed carefully = and to some extent even then = the most recent Labor Department statistics on job quitting are disturbing. They are for April, and the situation may have changed again. But the trend up to that workers were leaving their jobs, for one reason or another, this year as against quitting and of discharges.
 The first, of course, reflects men going into the armed forces and workers taking better positions. The second reflects dis charges of unskilled workers taken on due to industrial expansion. Production will proceed much more smoothly when we get the machinery shaken down so labor turnover levels off.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27

yond the present. Anyone who claims, therefore, that, on the basis of what is happening today, he can tell us very surely what will happen tomorrow is simply getting himself ready to be discredited later in the eyes of people of sound judgment.
 We should not waste time trying to predict tomorrow, rather we should try to determine 1t. The will of man Is strong, and when mans will is submitted to the will of God, power Is available for shaping the future in a quite miraculous fash ion. Most of us live Ike squirrels in 6 cage. making the wheel in the side of the cage revolve now and again by our frantic efforts. But words cannot describe what we could do If our will might be made one with the divine.
 There is much time. wasted by dreaming about tomorrow. The peo- pie who rule the world in every branch are not the people who dream about tomorrow but the peo- pie who fashion its achievements under the power of a will consecrat- ed to life's highest ideals.
 All Rights Reserved Bahson
 Newspaper Syndicate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27

Over in Meriden officials couldn't get any more asphalt with which to make necessary street repairs, so they turned to light and heavy tar. They have man. aged to get 86,oO0 gallons of tar and it will be used in place of the asphalt. There's no doubt but what a lot of com munities will have to resort to substitutes for street pavements, what with the war. Perhaps this war like others will bring forth something that has never been used before for such purposes as street paving. Necessity always does manage to perform miracles And then again as more and more cars are garaged for long periods there isn't going to be the wear and tear on our pavements and highways as we have become accustomed to in recent years So there are compensations for everything.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27
Oh, Say, Can You See?

There is merit in the suggestion, con- tained in clipping whose source is not apparent, that we concentrate upon the last verse of the Star-Spangled Banner. Docs the Star-Spangled Banner yet waye?" Indeed it does Not over Core gidor or Guam or Wake, unfortunately. But over the homeland it does, and over to Rico and the Virgin Islands and the Canal Zone and Samoa.
 and brutality in the Philippines and verse of the anthem: "And the Star spangled Banner in triumph shall wave OCT the land of the free and the home ~ the brave"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27
In. Today's Mail
WRITER SAYS JEHOvAH'S WIT. MISSES SHOW REATER RESPECT FOR FLAG THAN LOUD MOUTHED FLAG
 WAIVERS

July ~, lS4z. Editor of The Democrat:
 Referring to letter by Claude ". Miller in the issue of July g which read with much interest. This let ter refers to me as being an em- ploye of the Scovill Manufacturing Company and at bond rally in one of the departments of the company, I refused to salute the American Flag and recite the Litany that goes with that service.
 The Scovill Manufacturing Com pany has my record and as far as l know my work was satisfactory. I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses and associated with the Waterbury Com pany of Jehovah's Witnesses. Je- hovah's Witnesses are Christians, and Christians do not bow down to idols or indulge in the practice of of idolatry in any form. I sold the Scovill Manufacturing Company, my labor and not my freedom to Wor- ship Almighty God according to my own conscience. The Management of the Scovill Manufacturing Com pany, understands the matter. con- corning my case full well.
 Concerning the matter of saluting the flag, Jehovah's Witnesses show greater respect and admiration than these loud mouthed flag wavers who try to make the flag appear to rep resent opression and slavery when it really stands for freedom, liberty, and justice according to the bill of rights guaranteed by the Constitu- tion of the United States.
 "The heading of this letter reads everyone should be made to salute the American Flag. Hitler says the same thing and applys this rule in Germany, but this is the United States of America and not Ger
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27

This is one thing which has to be carefully considered when it comes to setting up a Second Front in Europe. For actually it would not be a second front, but the 32nd Front.
 The troops scattered over these 31 different fronts are not nu- merous, except in some areas such as Australia and Ireland; so null tiplicity of fronts is not a drain on nanpower. But 1t is 8 drain on shipping-still the Achilles heel of Second Front plans. AS long as ships are engaged in supplying U. s. troops in 31 different areas, 1t is difficult, in view of sub marine losses, to send heavy ship ping across the North Atlantic for 8 major Front.
 The 31 different war fronts cov- CT only the army. The list IS even more impressive when the Navy is included, too. But here is sum- mary of the battle stations of the AEF of 1922: >'
 Largest forces are in Australia and Ireland, which incidentally. are about as far apart as any two points o nthe globe. The size Of these forces is military secret, but they are large. New Guinea and New Caledonia supplement the Australian front.
 SUN NEVER SETS ON FLAG
 U. s. troops also are located at nine British bases .n the Western Hemisphere-Newfoundland, Lab rador, Bermuda, The Bahamas, Antigua, Santa Lucia, Trinidad, Jamaica, British Guiana.
 There are also eight U. s. Army outposts in Latin America, thanks to the Good Neighbor policy = Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, Venezuela, Bra zil and Cuba.
 Africa is dotted with so many
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27

Whatever happened to those band con- certs and block dances that were going to be promoted in Waterbury this sum- mer? As we recall it they were to give the people who couldn't get away from town a chance for relaxation There's nothing like good band concert to pep up the spirits. A weekly concert on the Green, just like the good old days, would be a treat for everyone. A great many cities and towns have done this to keep up morale. Of course the Green wouldn't be the best place, because a large crowd would disrupt traffic, but our parks could be visited at intervals by the band or bands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27

Observers now claim that the Russian invasion by the Nazis was nlotivated by need for manganese, essential to steel production. Shortage would cut into mu- nitions output for Germany and stymle her worse than anything else. That's ln- teresting in view of recent work in north- western Connecticut in retaining the great slag piles of Canaan, Lime Rock' and other towns for the manganese con- tained therein.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27
Selected Poem
FILLING OUT AN APPLICATION

 ve1yn s. Vicari in the New Haven Journal
 Courier) Though you're full of inspiration, You'll be rocked to dissipation, When you want to earn dime, And you're wasting so much time Filling out an application On rainy, rainy day. Though you need no stimulation, You'll have only aggravation
 When you want to get somewhere But you're tide down to chair, Filling out an application On rainy. rainy day. Oh, it's easy to remember, What you did in last November, But you'll find 1t such bore, When your nerves are rubbing raw, That they ask you to remember, Of long forgotten year, 1904. When you get determination, To make use of your vocation, You won't care to get ahead, When you're worn out to thread, Filling out an application On rainy, rainy day. For you'll find without doubt, There's no fun in filling out A strictly formal application On rainy rainy day!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27

1. What does soldier mean wher he says he has been staying in { "crow-bar hotep?
 2. Sydney, Canberra and Mel bourne are cities in which British commonwealth?
 3. Name the important port or the island of New Guinea still held by th@ United Nations, after more than 30 Japanese air raids?
 {. Which non-commissioned rani in the Army is designated by dia. mond in the rank chevrons?
 5. The War Department ha. started time system that differs from the basis in use generally in the US. What is the difference? 6. Henry L. Stimson was first ap- pointed secretary of war by Presi- dent Taft; true or false?.
 2. How many Jacks showing only one eye are in standard deck 0, playing cards?
 g. How many inches are in one mile?
 9. What was Mrs. Eleanor Roose. velt's maiden surname?
 10. Fagin was a character 1T which of Charles Dickens novels? many. While Hitler has a large gana in this country the American gov. ernment continues to function and all true Americans should be thank. full this is so.
 Very respectfully your,
 WILLIAM J. LANG.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27

A. It was organized in 1908 as the Investigating unit of the Depart ment of Justice, but was thoroughly reorganized with new working poli- cies in 1924 under Attorney General Harlan F. Stone. A series of laws enacted between 1892 and 1884 great ly enlarged the criminal jurisdiction of the Bureau.
 @. How large is the breakwater in the Bay at Osaka, Japan?
 A. The area inside the artificially constructed oreakwater is 6,550,000 square meters, with a maximum depth at low water of g meters. It is one of the great harbors of the world. In 1888, 40 ocean going lines, 48 Korean lines, and Al coastal lines were operated from Osaka.
 @. What American generals are represented by equestrian statues in Washington, D. C.?
 A. Washington, Grant, Greene, w. S. Hancock, Andrew Jackson, Philip Kearny, John A. Logan, G. B. Mo Clellan, J. B. McPherson, Winfield Scott, P. H. Sheridan, w. T. Sher- man, and c. H. Thomas.
 @. What American college makes use of "The Wiffenpoof Song?
 A. Yale.
 @. When was the first Atlantic cable laid that successfully connect ed Europe and America? A. In July, 1858, cable was laid from Ireland to Newfoundland, but it broke soon after Queen Victoria sent a message to President Bucha- nan on August 16, 1858. It was not until July 27, 1866 that a successful cable was laid through the persist ent efforts of Cyrus w. Field.
 Q. How can nickelplating be re- moved from steel?
 A. The best method is to make the article the anode in concentrated sulphuric acid. It can also be re- moved by treatment with corcen- trated nitric acid. In the latter case care must be used to remove the ar- ticle as soon as the nickel is dis solved; otherwise the steel will be attached.
 EDITORS NOTE = If you are
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27

son who pre- tends to speak with authority a nd assurance concerning the events of tonor- row.
 But prediction as to the future is very largely futile. No one on earth has the power to peer five seconds be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27

new Liberty sllir put into conmis. sion a cute little kitten, W ic h would grow up to become ships cat. There would be a lovely ceremony, and you can just picture the scene at every commis- Sioning big bosoned club wo- man, wreathed in smiles and cor sets handing over to some bored and hauylldArad n1fl cAa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27

tering showing how deep-rooted Nazi sentiments were in some quarters of this country before the war. The letter, dated Aug. 2, 1888, bears at the top an Amer ican Eagle over a swastika, and is the stationery of 'The American Guard"
 Under the signature of Olov E.. Tietzow, the letter says in part:
 'The coming struggle here in America will, I believe, be fought not with ballots but with bull lets, and ladies should therefore stay out of it-it is mans struggle and not ladies' picnic, struggle wherein ladies will be of value only as-spies.
 Tietzow Is still in Chicago, but he has been keeping very quiet of late.
 Copyright, 1s42, by. United Fea-
 ture Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27
. NATIONAL
 SPOTLIGHT
Around The Capital Big Top And Sideshow
BY PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat Washington CorreSpOndent

Everything is going to be all right from here on in, and Hitler might as well call oil his submarines. For two societies of women, one in New York and one in New Orleans. have submitted to the Maritime Commis- sion a proposal that practically de- feats the U-boat menace.
 What these good ladies want to do is present to the skipper of every
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27
Questions
 and Answers
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 The Waterbury Democrats Ser vice Bureau win answer for yOu free, any question of fact or fD- formation, not involving exten- slve research. Write your ques- tion clearly, sign name and nd' dress, enclose q three cent postage stamp. Medical or legal advice cannot be given. Address Water bury Democrats Washington Ser
 vice Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. C.
 @. What is the purpose of the Presidents Committee on Fair Elm ployment Practice and when was it established?
 A. It was established by Executive Order on June 25, 194l, within the Office of Production Management. to encourage full participation in the National Defense Program by all cit izens, regardless of race. creed, col- or, or national origin. The Commit tee receives and investigates con- plaints of discrimination in violation of the provisions of the order and takes appropriate steps to redress grievances which. it finds to be valid. It now functions in the Labor Divi- sion of the War Production Board.
 @. When was the Federal Bureau of Investigation organized?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27
Current Comment

Demobiiize as you mobilize. Don't let the soldiers and sailors. out of tho service until you can place them in jobs. --Maj.-Csen. Lewis B. Hershey, Selective service director.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27

TODAY's COMMON ERROR While means (a) during the time in which; (b) through;
 (c) whereas. It should not be used loosely without regard
 to its meaning. Wrong: "On one side was . grove while
 on the other was a river" Right: "On one side was . grove; on the other a river"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
By EARL L. DOUGLASS D. D

PROPHECY DOESN'T PAY
 Nothing intrigues us nor than to try to peer into the future. We all like to indulge in prophecy, and there is no one who can engage our attention quite so much as 8 per-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27

totally different this to  in territories
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27
Daily Almanac

Moon rises S:06 p. m (war time).
 Sun rises 5:43 a. m.; sets S:lS p. m. lwar time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty min utes after sunset.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27
Washington Merry-Go-Round
BY DREW PEARSON

S. Troops Already Have 3l Fighting Sections Foreign Fields; Shipment of Supplies Compeote Problem of Opening 2nd Front
 RomeI Studied Sotesy American Bottefelds; Cube Disturbed by Activities of PoAxs Spanish Citizens There
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27
Whats Your I.Q.?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to back page for the answers.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-11-26

The coffee goes stale ON the She
If and with that thought in mind,
these hints should be observed re-
ligious1y= buy coffee as your
rationing book permits. Don't
fuss. Buy the right kind for
your coffee maker. The wrong
type means needless waste. g.
Measure coffee accurately. A.
Prepare no more than you think
you'll need. 5-Serve it as soon
as it's made, if possible. 6-Save
all leftover coffee. Use in cooking.
Tt is especially delicious in cakes,
cookies and pudding. It's called
mocha then.
Keep these points in mind for
the months ahead and remember
that coffee rationing means that
everyone will get share of what
there is. Remember, too, that car
go ships, formerly bringing cof-
fee, are now taking war materials
to our fighting boys. Let's forget
our coffee nerves!
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-11-26
Hints
For The Home
BY Ruth Current
N. C. State College

It has been said that turkey,
duck or chicken can have a glossy
coat if there's a sprinkling of
sugar after the usual rubbing
with butter, salt and pepper be-
fore roasting. Someone should
have thought of that when there
was plenty of sugar available
but, after all, a little sprinkhng
won't drain the precious supply,
now will it? You may like it.
Cakes made with honey some
times seem less light and fluffy
than those made with sugar. Age
them, and they become moist and
f1avorful.
The coffee you buy now is
probably in a paper bag. Think
nothing of it. Better be glad you
were able to get any at all. Its
predicted that by Christmas time
all available coffee will be packed
in bags. Just transfer it to an
old coffee tin or a glass jar with
metal screw top.
The very unfortunate home
maker who Stocks up" will be
mighty sorry in month from
now that the coffee tastes as il
it's been poured through some
ones sock! And that's exactly
what will happen to hoarders:
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-11-26
Conservation
Farming News
J. T.. .McLAURIN

For several years, Lenna Gam
bill, whose farm is located in the
Chestnut Hill community, was
wasting money by buying grass
mixture seed and sowing it on
severely eroded fields. This is
typical of lot of communities In
Ashe county.
Miss Gambill began to use
large quantities of korean lespe-
deza seed in her grass mixtures
and soon the fields changed in ap-
pearance and hay yields were in
creased as well as the quality.
Today, she is well pleased with
the yields she is obtaining from
these eroded fields. She attrib-
utes the increase to the use of an
nual lespedeZa.
The New River Soil conserva-
ton district received its first
shipment of 10000 White Pine
seedlings for the 1942-43 planting
season. These pines were deliv'
cred to farms cooperating with
the district, and will be planted
on severely eroded fields.