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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30
P. o. Deficit

Figures just revealed by Postmaster General Frank Walker show that the postal deficit for the year ended June 30 was between IA and Is millions, the lowest since 1884. However, declining revenues are expected tosmake this figure soar considerably by the time another annual report is submitted. All of which is interesting, although discouraging It's hard to understand why the postal department must continue to be run at a loss.
 It's also hard to understand now why department revenue should start to show a loss. Maybe MT. Walker needs to fol- low James A. Farley's practice and go in for little color and glamor in the stamp issues. A lot of complaints were voiced over the variety and extent Of the stamp issues during the Farley re- gime as Postmaster General, but you can be assured that lot of the responsibility for the low deficit today is due to the same efforts on Mr. Farley's part to sell stamps, whether they were to be used for postage or kept in collections.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30
Must Be a Habit

Down in New Jersey report has just been handed in on the conduct of that states Highway Department. Ordered thirteen months ago it asks for sweep ing reorganization. Oddly enough the department comes in for both praise and censure. Credit is given for making Jersey highways "pre-eminent" among those of the nation. Blame is placed for administration, wastes, favoritism, and political influence. This can't be called a duplicate of what has just taken place here in Connecticut, but there are simi- larities.
 It might not be amiss, though, to point out that it took over a year to check thoroughly into New Jerseys High way Department, whereas a comparative ly short probe here into the qualifications of Highway Commissioner William J. Cox has been variously criticized. How true is the claim advanced in New Jersey that politicians have long recognized the need of controlling the Highway Depart ment because of the many opportunities for patronage and political favoritism in all sections of the state.
 That was cardinal tenet of the Repub- lcan Party policies during the Roraback reign here in Connecticut. We doubt if it has ever been entirely broken off, Ger tainly it played it's part in bringing Mr. Cox before inquisitors to answer for things for which he was in no way re- spOnsible We wonder if Connecticut would ever go so far as New Jersey has been asked to do, as result of it's probe, make the Highway Department part of the Department of Public Works. It's quite change, but a good one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30

Uncle Sam is still building great roads or planning to build them. Of course work on the long contemplated Alaskan highway up through Canada is proceed ing as fast as nature and the terrain permit. But now a new project looms on the horizon and priorities or no priori- ties the word has been given at Wash ington that there. soon will be a new 625-nile all-weather road from Mexico to Panama. It's intended to aid in ship ping facilities between the states and Central America. Certainly at time like the present, when shipping along the Atlantic Coast is obviously hazard the idea appeals. If It takes long time to build the road, though, the Navy, the Air Corps, the Coast Guard, and others may have the situation in hand along the coast But even then the new road should be of tremendous advantage in promoting trade relations with the nations to the south of us.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30
What Price Food for Victory?

In these days of general discussions concerning price ceilings little attention is being paid to one of our most vital industries where great deal more con- cern is being expressed about bottom prices than about ceiling prices.
 The vegetable growing industry in the Northeastern States has followed our Governments call for increased produc- ton with enthusiasm and patriotism The growers have increased their acreage in spite of the fact that they were facing a serious labor shortage, rising costs and other difficulties. They followed the call to produce Food for Victory.
 In doing this they have only done what the leaders and the rank and file of other industries have done to support our war efforts but the result for many of the vegetable growers has turned out to be vastly different. They received no profit able Government contracts except in the case of some canning crops. They were not able to compete in the labor market for the help they needed and all talk of the 40 hour week is just so much Of bitter joke to these vegetable growers.
 Now that they have produced the Food sOr Victory" many of them face the pros sects of having to go down in defeat be- sause the food they produce often is not bringing cost of production on the market. 1n some instances where the Agricultural
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30

The new bridge across the Connecticut River at Hartford definitely will be ready for September 1, according to latest reports. The last opening in the struc-- ture was bridged Monday morning ana all that remains to be done is put in good roadway on the entire structure. That evidently is the least part of the job. How ever, the original date set for opening the bridge was July l. The tragic COL lapse of section of the span last Decem- Der accounts for the delay. At that, July or September we doubt if it'll make much difference to the average motorlst when the bridge opens. There aren't many of us who expect to cross 1t III our own cars for some time to come.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30

But when American Telephone and Telegraph was requested to lay new cable from Chicago, via Atlanta, to Florida, to take some of the olad from eastern circuits, two AFL unions threw wrench into the plan.
 The issue came to head in Terre Haute, Ind, where stretch of no miles of cable was to be laid by the Citizens Telephone Co.,, using independent labor. The bod carriers union and the en- glneers union, both AFL affiliates, objected to non union labor, and picketed the project.
 After a two weeks delay, the AT&T, with War Department sanction, sent their Hong lines ex- perts" to Terre Haute with orders to get on with the work, union or no union.
 This show of force, plus an ap- peal to patriotism, made th' unions call off their pickets and the work is now proceeding.
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 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30
Press Comment
DIMoUT TO BE EXTENDED
(Bridgeport Post)

Residents of inland Connecticut cities, notably Hartford, New Brit ain and Waterbury who have been extending a kind of patronizing sympathy to the shorefront com- munities because of the nuisance of dimout regulations, made necessary by the submarine menace, may soon have the same arrangements at home. They will then learn ex- actly what 1t feels like.
 This is indicated by series of tests just finished in Massachusetts in which observers on an army ship several miles off shore observed and recorded effects of number of successive blackouts, in which first the shore communities were darkened, then the cities further in- land, and then a deep belt extend ing 50 miles inlsnd.
 Officials making the test said that skyglow sufficient to outline a ship 20 to 25 miles offshore, was observable before the test went into effect. When the shore communities were dimmed out some improve ment was noticed, but glow from the inland communities lit up the sky for seven or eight miles to sea and it was possible from the army observation boat, to see the outlines of a civilian defense boat which was between the army boat and the shore.
 Later when the whole area was dimmed out, the sky became per- fectly black and the civilian de- fense boat could no longer be seen against the sky.
 This test indicates that the army will probably extend its anti-subma- rine dimout many miles inland. Tn Connecticut for instance, on the basis of the Massachusetts experi- ment, it would be necessary to dim
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30

Judge Denman, who served al woodrow Wilson's Shipping Board chairman, has been bounding the War Department regarding the failure of Lieut.. Gen. John L. Dewitt to train residents of San Francisco in the evacuation of the city in case of a bombing at tack.
 During the summer, Judge Dem man points out, g. blanket of fog sweeps in on San Francisco from the Pacific, providing exactly the same type of screen which Jap planes used in bombing Dutch Harbor, Alaska. And the War Department has admitted that even one Jap plane could carry three or four thousands phosphor- ous waters which could start fires equal to those caused by the San Francisco earthquake.
 With zero visibility at night be- cause of fog, Judge Denman con- tends, evacuation would be ex- tremely difficult unless planned for in advance.
 "Our letters have not suggest ed that Gen. Dewitt is not com petent to destroy assailing Jap anese," Judge Denman wrote to the War Department. we are concerned with his plan, by which our women and children and sick and aged may be burned alive by action by Japanese be- fore they (the attackers) are destroyed"
 After reminding Assistant Sec retary of War McCloy that San Francisco was built of frame hous- es and had the highest fire in- surance rate in "the white world, Judge Denman warned:
 "What for seven months, Gen. Dewitt has contemplated doing is wait until this cOnflagration existed, and then, for the first time, place officers and soldiers, unfamiliar with the hills, val- leys and ravines of San Fran cisco, in its streets. They then, for the first time, would attempt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30

And while on the topic of cars, let's all give a rising vote of thanks to the efforts of the local rationing board m handling the disposition of gasoline cards Its job isn't over yet of course, but up. to now it has handled difficult situation with tact and dispatch. No need to mention names. From top to bottom the staff has done fine work and should be properly thanked for thankless task
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30
Selected Poem
AS WE GROW OLDER

NTime that aged nurse, rocked me to patience e"- Keats. '&
 (Grantland Rice in the New York Sun) What waits beyond this war and other wars That follow this scourged earth upon It's way? Or who can read life's future in the stars Who knows? Except there is job to do
 Before old Charon sends his midnight barge, A fob worth working at and seeing through
 Till Time, that aged nurse,' takes us in charge. We. who have been together at the inn,
 Have heard old songs die out. old voices fade, still have one friend who brings the will to win The peace that gathers in the evening shade, mate we never knew through passing years When skies were blue and summer days were fair Through vain regrets and heartaches and through
 fears
 Till "Time, that aged nurse" pulled up his chair
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30

Marketing Administration have stepped in and purchased so-called surpluses they, too, have paid price which did not cover production costs. These vegetable growers are not worried about the Government ir- vestigating fat war contract profits. They are worried that they may lose their homes and farms because they produced Food for Victory
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30
Whats Your O.?
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to back page for the answers.

page for the answers.
 1. Name the two full generals in active service in the U. s. Army at present.
 2. Aaron Burr was killed in a duel with Alexander Hamilton; true or false?
 3. "The Dance of the Nymphs" is a painting by Murillo, Corot, Rey- holds or Titan?
 4. Who was called "the prisoner of the Vatican?
 5. The Sherman Act and the Clay ton Act were laws dealing with nar- cotics, trusts, immigration, or child labor?
 6. Which bird was portrayed as an ensign of Napoleon Bonaparte's victorious armies?
 '. The larger area of Turkey is in Asia Minor or Europe?
 8. By what other name was the undeclared war between Japan and China called?
 g. Who gave the American Indians their name?
 10. A numismatist collects stamps, coins, rare books or paintings? out the whole state to assure condi- tions similar to those which brought complete invisibility to the Massachusetts shore.
 So to our inland brothers we would say, "WelcomeI Misery loves company. The waters fine-but Q bit too bright"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30

peopIe VIII SWd1- low.
 The way it works now. prac- tically nobody lis- tens to foreign shortwave broad casts except the people " ho get p aid for it . There's usually so much static that it isn't it to listen to and, u n d e r good ece D tive conditions, 1isten- inn ir 4n E,y~A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30
Current Comment

We used to talk about merging with Canada. We are merging with Canada now, but by process Of le- gal osmosis.-Payson s. Wild, Jr., associate professor of government at Harvard University.
 We are fighting now to preserve free enterprise, the thrift system and the type of freedom that has made America great.-Maj. George L. Berry, president International Printing PreSsmen's Union.
 China is inspired not only by grim determination to defend the cause of freedom, but also by fer vent desire to play her part after victory is won in the great task o1 building a new world.-Dr. V. K Wellington Roo, Chinese ambassa- dor to U. s.
 Riddle will never deport me. Il can't be done.-Harry Bridges, wes' coast c. I. o. leader.
 Our party should be the frient and advocate of the workingman.- Wendell Willkie.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30

lies at the DaSlS of dissi patton. The m an who rise up in history now and again, proclaming their right to rule be- cause their hand is heavier t h a n that of their fel- lows, base their claim on this conce p tion n of freedom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30
ToDAY's COMMON ERROR

Whose is the pOssessive of who, not of which and it's use IS objectionable when 1t refers to inanimate things. Say of which, unless the use of this expression makes the sem tence extremely awkward which is seldom the case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30
A Thought for Today

Let him that stole steal no more: but rather et him labOur, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give Co him that needeth-Ephesians 4:28.
 
 Faith, mighty faith, the promise sees. and looks to that alone; laughs at impossibilities, and cries it shall be done-Charles Wesley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30

@. What is the nationality of the comedian, Lou Costello? A. American, of Irish and Italian descent. A biography of Costello, and Bud Abbott, his partner, also many other actors and actresses, in a booklet, Popular Screen Stars" can be obtained from the Waterbury Democrat Service Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth street, N. w., Washing ton, D. C., for IS cents.
 @. Can a person have one-Sixth English blood?
 A. It is mathematically impos- sible for one to have one-siXth Eng fish or any other blood. When an individual has the blood of two or more races, the denominator of the fraction expressing the ratio of blood is always two or power of two, as four, eight, sixteen, etc.
 @. Are benefit payments to vet erans of the armed forces of the U. s. subject to taxation or seizure?
 A. Under the laws relating to veterans, such payments are exempt from taxation and claims of cred itors, and are not liable to attach ment, levy, or seizure, and are not asSignable.
 @. Will a coating of cement nor- tar applied to the interior wall stop leaks in a basement?
 A. Sometimes 1t will, if two or more coatings of the mortar are ap- piled. First the walls should be thoroughly cleaned and wetted and a thin grout of portland cement and water scrubbed into the surface. Be- fore the grout has started to set, a mortar composed of part portland cement to two or two and one-half parts sand should be applied to thickness of approximately 3-8 inch. After the first coating has hardened. a second coating of equal thickness should be applied. The plaster should be kept damp for at least three days.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
By EARL L. DOUGLASS D. D.
THE NATURE OF FREEDOM

THE MAI O1NE UT EAOA7EOO"
 What does it mean to be free?
 There are many who would say that man is free only when he can do whatever he wants to do when he wants to do it. This is the conception of freedom which
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30
Daily Almanac

Daily Almanac Moon rises 1O:OS D. m. (war time). Sun rises 5:46 a. m; sets 8:11 p. m. (war time). All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30

e. What is the difference in treatment of Glass A and Glass B dependents under the Dependency and Allotment Act passed by Con- gresS in June?
 A. Class A dependents, consisting of wives and children, may request their own allotment from Q service mans pay check, and receive both the allotment and the government allowance to which they are entitled. Class B dependents (parents, sisters, brothers, etc.) may receive the pay ments only if the service man makes the allotment and himself requests the allowance. Class B dependents may not receive the funds on their own request except in cases where the service man is unable to make the request himself. There are also differences in the amounts of allot- mentS granted tine two classes.
 o. It is true that when a woman's husband has been deported she be- comes automatically divorced after three years?
 A. There is no automatic divorce in the United States. It is necessary to take court action in all cases.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30
. NATIONAL
 SPOTLIGHT
Berlin BrOadcaSting- Are You Listening?
By PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat Washington Correspondent

This one is open to argument, but the question is whether the U. &. is doing itself more harm than good by spreading broadside the propa- ganda lies which the axis short wave medicine men concoct and hope
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30
Washington Merry-Go-Ro
BY DREW PEARSON

Aso Failure PPepore Son Francisco for Bombns Ghos Results Should City Be Set Ae By Jap Planes;
 Soys There's No Advance Plan for Quick Evacuation of Residnts White Workers Objection Negroes Delays Wor Pon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-30
Questions
 and Answers
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Copyright, 1942, by United Feature Syndicate, Incl
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-06-18
BostWick Elected
President Of LII "a
New Officers Will Be In
stalled At Next Regular
Meeting. June 22

Sebring, OhiO.-At our regular meet
ing, the following Officers were elected
c. A. BOstwick. President; Clyde
Jones, Vice President: II. c. Larkins
Treasurer; Ralph Ward, Financial
Secretary; Chester Brunt, Recording
Secretary: Lester Locke, Defense Sec
retary: Bruce Miskelly, Inspector
Frank Lee, Guard and Phil Schroeder
Trustee. Installation will take place at
our next regular meeting.
We had several lively discussions OF
vital concern to members of the cast
ing trade, ut our last meeting and | be,
lieve some good is to be derived from
these discussions.
believe that the Picnic was pretty
we'll attended, considering the many
difficulties encountered in transporta.
ton. l was pleased to note the almost
entire absence of inebriateS this year.
Here is something l picked up the
other day. If you take the first letter
of the men in ruling positions of the
world today. it will give the name OF
the new ruler of the world after the
war. For instance: Churchill, Hitler
Roosevelt, II Duce, Stain, TojO-i. e
ChriSt.-O.C. "A.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-06-18
Minerva Potters
Hold Impressive
Flag Day Service
Unveil Roll Of Honor And
Receive Certificate For
Purchasing Bonds

Minerva, Ohio. - Employees of the
Cronin China Co. paid honor to twenty
of their employees who are now serving
in the armed forces of their country
last Sunday afternoon, by dedicatins
an honor roll. The program also in
cluded the presentation of a flag for
the raising on the new pole and the
awarding of a Certificate of Honor for
having $3.50 of their employees partici-
pating in payroll deduction plan for
War Bonds.
Twenty little girls, children of plant
employees, clad in white with red, white
and blue coronets, each bearing a name
Of boy in the service marched for
ward and placed these names on the
roster erected on the side of the plant
The music was furnished by the Min
erva High School band.
II. J. Desmond, president of Local
Union No. 20, was master of cere
monies, ably assisted by w. kres>
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-06-18
Duffy Speaks At
Flag Day Tribute
Need For Support On Home
Front Stressed BY
Nutionul Head

Sebring, Ohio. - The following are
the newly elected officers of Local
Union No 1872 for the next six months ::
President, Hugh Daley: vice president,
Earl Brick; recording secretary, Will
liam H. Berry; financial secretary,
Frank Feels; treasurer, Jack Berry !;
defense collector, Francis Leigler !;
trustees 1S months, Charles Morrow
II months, Ray Sanford.
Approximately 200 Sebring persons
gathered in the Mckinley High School
Auditorium last Sunday evening for
union Flag Day services.
The meeting was presided over by
Mayor L. A. Bandy, who introduced
the speakers. ]. w. Lindsay spoke on
''The History of the Flag" He brought
out the composition of the flag and the
history of it's making. James Nj. Duffy
president of the National Brotherhood
of Operative POtters, talked on "The
Flag of the FarFlung Battle Front,
stressing the need for support by the
people, at home for the men at the
front.
Rev. A. G. Whiteman of the MethO
dist Church spoke on the topic "The
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-06-18
Transport Workers Accept Affilidtion
Of u. S. And Australian Sea Unions

ton of the two organizations, and on
conditions of seamen and maritime
workers in both countries.
The membership of the Seafarers
International Union is 10000. The
Australian Maritime Transport Coun-
Gil has 5000 members.
simultaneously with the action of
the meeting of the l. II. e. management
committee in London, the executive
board of the Seafarers international
Union in San Francisco affirmed atiiiia-
ton with the l. II. f. and the terms as
agreed upon by representatives of both
organizations. President Harry Lunde-
berg informed the American office of
the l. II. f. of the action of the eXecu-
tive board, which carries a unanimous
resolution of the recent convention of
the S. l. L. in favor of afiiliatiOn into
effect.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-06-18

New York City ULNS).-AttiliatiOn
of the Seafarers international Union
of North America, AFL, and the Aus
tralian Maritime Transport Council
with the International sport
Workers Federation was approved at
a meeting of the federation's manage
ment committee in London, the Ameri-
can office of the federation reports.
The meeting was presided over by
John Marchbank, general secretary of
the National Union of Railwaymen of
Britain and executive chairman Of the
!. IT, f., and attended by c. Jarman,
secretary of the National Union of
British Seamen, A. Dearkin of the
National Transport and General
Workers Union, and other members
Acting General Secretary J. Olden-
brock presented detailed report on
the negotiations preceding the affilia'