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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-05

an Irish cop who conveniently over looked the fact that Red O'Hare, harbored and. secured medical at- tention for a wounded criminal. I hope that this picture did not de- tract from the fame and glory of one of our gallant air fighters, who downed many Jap planes, by the name of O'Hare.
 In the picture Broadway" one bootleg gangster was named "Scar Edwards" The rest of the gang were all Italians and to make sure that there would be no mistake as to their identity, English was spoken with a plain unmistakable Italian accent. Local color was affected by serving spaghetti supper.
 The motion picture moguls have never failed to put into pictures any book or story that happened to be a best seller, with the exception of one book, which has been the best seller, within the memory of the oldest living person in the world and I would like to have you ask yourselves why have they over looked such golden opportunity? The hero and william of that story could not have been cast as Italians or Irish and the plot, so well known to all nations could not be twisted to make 1t appear other than 1t is namely the greatest gangster dou- ble cross the world has ever seen AS an after thought, it has been my observation that the majority of loyal American soldiers, drafted or enlisted, have been blessed with Irish and Italian names and have never met one of either group without courage.
 For the sake of national unity and victory. the motion picture il- dustry should stop the practices of casting aSpersions on certain racial groups, while excluding other racial groups who are prominent in the big business of crime. Theaters will give you the type of entertainment you want, only if you demand it. Let them hear from you.
 FRED J. MRAZIK,
 Waterbury, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-05

the problem Is 8 complicated one and is due to lack of transportation facilities rather than to any scarcity of oil. He pointed out that there was no intention on the part of the committee to criticize Washington authorities who are coping with the problem.
 MT. Campbell said that there has been a substantial increase in the moving of tank cars into New Eng land but the additional facilities are not yet sufficient to make up for the decrease in water transporta- ton.
 Essential Needs
 "A program has been developed which is now being considered in Washington" MT. Campbell said, flor a further increase in tank cars for New England and the fuel deal CTS have stated that, if that trans- portation program can be carried out, they will be able to meet the essential requirements of the people so that homes can be heated. This does not mean that people will not be asked to economize in the use of fuel oil but they will get sufficient for necessary purposes"
 "A further reduction in the con- sumption of gasoline would release transportation facilities which could Campbell painted out. He urged mo- be used in hauling fuel ol," MT. torists, regardless of what rationing cards they hold, to restrict even fur ther their driving in order to help solve the serious situation confront ing persons depending upon fuel oil to heat their homes.
 "If sufficient fuel is not available to reasonably heat the homes, it
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-05
RIGHT TO OWN RELIGIOUS BELIEFS IS AMERICAN
 TENET

To the Editor ana Fellow Americans: |:
 In time of war or other national crisis, there is always a danger that certain liberties will be curtailed, through the influence of mob hys- teria and in many instances the in- stigatorS of mob violence or unjust legislation very frequently become the victims of their own rash ad- vice, by not needing the law of our American constitution, which guar antees to all the right of religious and political freedom.
 The complaint of Claude V. Mill Ter of the Scovill Mfg. Co.,, against William J. Lang is 8 typical example of the beginning of mob psychology which, allowed to run wild, will be- come as a cyclone in its destruction, sparing not even the instigator.
 I have no doubt that MT. Lang performs his duties honestly and faithfully and is thereby helping in our war effort. I have no doubt that the complainant knows of a few or more fellow workers who are 100 per cent Communists, who have not refused to salute the American flag and I don't doubt that, un- known to the complainant, not a few Nazi Sympathizers have gained employment at Scovill's and are waiting for a chance to sabotage our defense.
 Both these Communists and Nazis will salute the American Flag and recite the litany that goes with 1t, to oblige MT. Miller and while do- ing so will hold one hand on the Holy Bible that they hate and raise the other hand to God whose ex- istence they deny, while in their minds they see the sickle and ham, mer of Communism and the broken double cross of Nazism.
 We would have better America If we had more men like MT. Will liam Lang who is honest in his labors and in his belief, man who refuses to follow lnan-made victory signs, but who believes in the word of God, who wrote in fiery letters in the sky, when defeat seemed cer- tain for King Constantine of old, the following words: By this sign thou shalt conquer, and a huge cross appeared over the field of battle. There is no doubt that MT. Lang follows the advice of Christ who said, Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesars, and to God the things that are Gods"
 do not believe in MT. Langs religious theories 100 per cent, but am willing to defend his consti- tutional right to practice and preach AN AMERICAN.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-05
NEW PSYCHIATRNT NAMED BY SOCIETY

Dr. John E. Harty, . native of Danbury, has been appointed psychiatrist of the Waterbury So- ciety for Mental Hygiene, succeed ing Dr. Margaret Gildea who re- signed to accept duties in St. Louis. Starting next month the society will operate full-time clinic here.
 pr. Harty studied at St. Mary's College, Emmetsburg, Md, and Georgetown University School of Medicine, in Washington, D. 0. He interned at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, Boston Psychopathic Hos pital, and Mclean Hospital in Bos- ton. He also served at Boston City and State Hospitals, and at Bos- toms Washingtonian Hospital where he specialized in alcoholic cases
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-05
Board Apprehensive
 On New Dam Project
Construction Work Far Behind Schedule COmmis-
 siOners InfOrmed-RaiI Removal Nearing End

With work on construction oi the ctty's third dam and reservoir on the West branch reported far be. hind schedule, the board of public works last night instructed its wa ter committee to secure from City Engineer Charles A. Root a detailed report on the progress of the project.
 The vote was taken after Chair man Henry J. Bowling and meTn- berS of the board had expressed alarm over the situation. MT. Root has told the newspapers that the project is far behind schedule.
 The contractors, l.. G. DeFelice & Sons of New Haven, have claimed that shortage of Inanpower and equipment have caused the delays There seems little likelihood that the dam and reservoir will lbe completed thiS year, as scheduled.
 Removal of trolley rails to pro- vide steel for the war effort will have to be halted soon, Supt. of Streets Herbert Scott Smith in- formed the board. The project being carried out by the WPA, will probably end when rails have been removed on North Main street from Lakewood as far south as Tudor street. Difficulty in securing ma- teI'aIs for repavlng and the fact that most rails not removed are irn- bedded in concrete or on state maintained highways were cited as veasons.
 An application by Dr. H. War Ten Stevens for reimbursement to the amount of $260 for removing . garden house from his property when East Aurora street was re- gently laid out was referred to the corporation counsel. The bureau of assessment charged Dr. Stevens S60 fer benefits but granted him $45C in damages, leaving net of $390
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-05
MOTORISTS WARNED
 ON BIC STICKERS

James E. Mcknight, deputy gaso- line rationing administrator, today warned motorists that B and c. supplemental gas allotment stickers must be displayed on cars. Heavy penalties are provided for violations, he said.
 He called the attention of gaso- line dealers that they can accept B and c coupons only when the appropriate sticker Is on the car windshield.
 Motorists should guard their ra- ton books carefully, he said. There have been reports of books lost or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-05
Building Permits

The following permits have been issued 3t the office of Building Inspector John T. Hartley:
 Frank Brito, alterations to ga- rage i'm the rear of 1O2 Baldwin street, $75.
 Mrs. Theresa DiCostanzO, twO- car garage at the corner of Knoll street and Wildemere avenue, S40O.
 DOnata Palletta, two dOrmers on Midland road, $2OO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-05
EUGENE BERTRAM WILLARD
A S F E R IONS ON RACE ASCRIBED TO MOVIE MOGULS
 IN NAME SELECTIONS

Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 Many millions of dollars are spent annually by the people of America for motion picture entertainment and in return for their money they become the targets of a barrage of distorted ideas as to the true char acter of the citizens of our country who by the accident of birth are natives of, or descendants of the natives of country with which we are at war or not on the best of terms.
 Would I be wrong if I were to say that one objective of such 8 policy was to belitttle these citi- 1ens of America, and rob them of their justly earned good name, sim ply because we are at war with the land of their fathers, or Is there a more sinister motive which requires several years to accomplish, by the slow, persistent and relentless "edu- cation" through so-called entertain ment? Is it an effort to discredit Christianity, by the process of dis crediting Christian American citi- zens, the method used being to por- tray certain nationalitieS as gang sters and criminals of the worst sort.
 Every one knows that criminals are recruited from all nationalities. no one nationality having a monop- oly oSl crime but even the most ignorant picture goer can not fail to come away from the theater with the idea that all gangsters are Ital- ian or Irish and incidently Chris tian.
 do not desire to create disunity when national unity is most neces- Sary but I believe that voice the sentiment of many loyal American citizeng of foreign extraction when I see the injustice to these misrep- resented people who have come from countries who have contribut- ed as much if not more to all of the arts and sciences than all other countries combined and who have sent missionaries all over the world, hundreds of whom were martyred in their duty of spreading the word Of God.
 Recently I read g. news account of a group of men who committed one of the lowest crimes short of murder, and that was the counter feiting and selling of United States war stamps and not one of that group were Irish or Italian. A fsw more instances follow. Tn the pie ture 'sThe Maltese Falcon" the murderess, a thoroughly unwhole- some person, except for looks was. believe 1t or not, named Bridget O'Shaughnessy. AS there was no Irish plot, or angle in the picture, she could just as well nave been named, Eden, Cohen, Smith or Scalpcabbage. In the picture "Bul- let Scars" the name of the bank robbing, murderer is Dillon. In the picture Escape from Crime" the hero, one time associate of criminals, and still willing and ready to kill, if necessary, by a streak of luck escapes further crimes with the exception of minor violations of the law, is named t'Red O,Hare1. Another character was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-05

will be a very serious matter--more serious in this part of the country than in almost any other" MT. Campbell declared. "It would un- doubtedly adversely affect the mo- rale of the people at home"
 Sub- Committees
 Mir. Campbell announced today that the work of the fuel committee has been divided among three sub- committees: Gasoline and oil sub- committee headed by Seth w. Dar- ley of Middletown; bituminouS coal headed by Carl w. Blanchard ot New Haven; and anthracite coal headed by E. H. Herminway of Hartford.
 He added that the fuel committee now has 8 full time executive secre- tary, F. J. Moran, with headquar- ters at the State Armory in Hart ford with the State Defense Coun- ell. MT. Campbell said that surveys are being made and information gathered under the direction of MT Moran who Is also answering all re- quests for information regarding the program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-05
Fuel Oil Situation
 In MI States Serious
Washington Authorities Apparently Lack Apprecia-
 ton of Conditions Declares Charles L. Campbell

Doubt that Washington authorities fully appreciate the seriousness of the fuel oil situation in New England expressed in statement issued today by Charles L. Campbell of Hartford, chairman of the fuel committee of the Connecticut Defense Council Mr. Campbell said that the fuel committee has been working actively the fuel
 oil problem but the control of the situation lies in Wash ngtonn He added that the committee recognizes that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-05
DIANE SILVERMAN
 WOODMONT HEROINE

Diane Silverman, 10, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Max Silverman of ! Avalon circle rescued a small boy from drowning Monday at Wood mont.
 Diane, who spends her summers with her family at the beach was walking near the water when she heard cries for help. Two little boys were laundering in the water Diane ran into the water and pulled Donald Maher of Woodmont out Alan Cassell, 6, also of Woodmont was drowned
 Ceylon is leading all other cour1- tries in SllnnlVing ira tn America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-05
COW UPS PRODUCTION

Ch.nok, Mont. -(UP)- Rosy, an l8-year-old Guernsey COW belonging to Paul Miller, doubled in brass this year in her effort to do her bit for victory. For 12 years past she regularly has contributed one cali a year to the nations milking herd. This year she made 1t twins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-05
NEW UNIFORMS FOR C. R. & L. co. DRIVERS

Oxford gray gabardine uniforms will be the garb of Connecticut Rail- way and Lighting Go. bus drivers in the immediate future. J. A. Drum mord, superintendent, announced last night. The uniforms are now being tailored.
 Under the terms of c new union contract the company will stand the expense of the new uniforms. The contract also provides for . two weeks vacation with pay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-05
AGENCY LISTS HORSES

Portland, Ore. e.-(UP)-The "old grey mare" ain't what she used to be - but in these times one can't be too particular.
 The Portland bureau of the Rail- way Express agency recently start- ed a "just-in-case" city-wide can- vasS for all available horses and wagons in the Rose city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-05
Mrs. Northrop Feted

Mrs. NOrthrOp Feted
 The Birthday Club" met Mon- day evening at the home of Mrs. Clifford Northrop of Chester ave- nue to celebrate her birthday. An outdoor dinner was enjoyed with card playing later in the evening. Those attending were: Mrs. James Clark, Mrs. Charles Stevens Mrs. Arthur Batten, ST., Mrs. Percy Mo- Mullen, Mrs. Gordon McQuarrie, Mrs Ackland Wright, Mrs. Christine Powell, Mrs. Edna Steele, Mrs. Arthur Franks and Beverly North rop.
 The CYO baseball team of St.. Michaels will meet the Oakville All- Stars, leaders of the Central Con- necticut league, this evening at 6:15 at Waterville park.
 Mrs. Arthur Twelves, president of Women's Society of Christian Serv- ice, asks all members to be pres ent this evening and on time so that the meeting can start prompt ly at 7:3O o'clock.
 William Barlow of High street, Naugatuck, has been visiting his niece, Mrs. John Platt of Parker street.
 Mrs. Nils Munson of Manville street is vacationing with MT. and Mrs. George Hornbecker at Lake side.
 Home from Shore
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Belloit and daughter Diane of Chapel street have returned home from a vaca- tion at Silver Sands.
 MT. and Mrs. George F. Goggin have returned home after spend- irg a week at Tyler Lake, Goshen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-05
THREE MORE JOIN
 AUXILIARY GROUP
Bremen Fingerprinted by Captain John Leary-
 Another Farley Monday
WATERVIlLE Correspondent: Mrs. William E. Rooney, 19O Dwight St.
 Telephone 3-S475

Waterville, Aug. 5-Axiliary fire men of the Watervillle fire house were fingerprinted Monday night by Police Capt. John Leary, following a regular business session at Engine g headquarters. James Sullivan presided. Three new members, Douglas Stephens, James Pollard and Joseph Bouffard were admit ted. Another meeting will be held next Monday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-05

Caustic soda from the United States has ended Mexico's soap shortage.
Evening star., 1942-08-05
I'm Mrmurtan1

of n; motssr ma MAMs Il 1ivss sko6arS ,fniR
who departed this life three years ago to-
day, August S, 1889
Till memory fades and life departs,
You VIII live forever in my heart.
HER DAUGHTER, THELMA MORGAN.
BURNS. ROBERT W. A tribute Of love
"s 0so E Ae ePSTy g. @ Who
tered into eternal rest one year ago today,
August 3, 1941.
It's only a wonderful journey
From an old world to new,
Where golden gates have opened wide
70 LET my loved one Ihroush.
of love to the memory OF our dear wife
and mother. DORA MABEL CAMERON.
who passed away seven years ago today,
August s. 1885.
Silent the voice We loved to hear;
It's sad but true, we wonder why.
;ffns Hussxsp ~ sii sr; ssp b Ea s. s
GOODMAN; MARY A. In leyins re-
GOODMAN, who departed this life two
years aso today, August 5. 1910.
You viii viii iiv. forever @ in in our our hearts: H''
Time takes away tn. edee Of grief,
But mswory turns Haek fxsrS ie
A GArEWoob.' HELENA ooopMxN,
ADELL BARNES
LusBY. LEMUEL F. AND LENA BEYER.
LEMUEL F. LUSBY, who left me one year
aso today; August 8: lg4I: and my dear
away four months before, April s. 1911.
IoViSd eS1nslHt bSuSM1.s, st sS4 ;!s''s VIOLA.
SMITH. ELIZABETH. Sacred to the
memory Of our devoted mother and sister.
ELIZABETH SMITH. who departed this
life six years aRo today. AUGUST 5. 1895.
Gone, but not forsotten.
DEVOTED SISTER ANNIE GANDNxN:
DAUGHTER4. NARY sT6Me AND Mag
CTE WEST.
Evening star., 1942-08-05

NEUMEYER, EDWIN H, WASHINGTON
Lodae, No. s. B. p. O. Elks
!.
N~ will convene in session OF
NSTG GA sorrow at 1:l5 pm. Wed
H&Ai GA nesday. August & 1912. for
~ - the purpose of paying trib-
As- >M ute to the memory Of our
~ '~ late brother. EDWIN H
~ w NEUMEYER. enrolled June
-- 3. 1908; died August 4
Evening star., 1942-08-05

all those who look to the Congress
for guidance to offer complete nom
violent non cooperation to the Jap
anese forces and not render any
assistance to them.
1t is no part of the duty of those
who are attacked to render any
assistance to the attacker. 1t is their
duty to offer complete non co opera
ton.
1t is not difficult to understand
the simple principle Of non violent
non-co- o-operation.
l. We may not bend the knee to
an aggressor or obey any of his
orders.
2. We may not look to him for any
favors nor fall to his bribes. But we
may not bear him any malice nor
wish him i'll.
3. If he wishes to take possession
of our fields we will refuse to give
them up If we have to die in effort
to resist him.
4. If he is attacked by disease or is
dying of thirst and seeks our aid we
may not refuse it..
5. In such places where British
and japanese forces are fighting. our
Incorporation will be fruitless
and unnecessary. At present our
non cooperation with the British
government is limited.
We're we to offer them complete
on-co-operation when they are &C
tually fighting it would be tanta-
mount to placing our country delib-
erately in japanese hands. There
fore, not to put any obstacle in the
way of the British forces will often
be the only way OF demonstrating
our non-co-operation with the Jap
anese.
Neither may we assist the British
in any active manner. If we can
judge from their recent attitude,
the British government do not need
any help from us beyond our non
interference They desire our help
only as slaves.
1t is not necessary for the COM
mittee to cake clear its declaration
in regard to the scorched earth
policy.
If in spite of our non violent re-
slstance any part Of the country
falls into japanese hands, we may
not destroy our crops, water supply,
etc. If only because it will be our
endeavor to regain them.
Destruction of war material is an
Evening star., 1942-08-05
Text of Gondh Resolution
lndio's First Step, if Freed, Declared
Likely to Be Negotiation With Jops
. the Associated Press

e the Associated Press
NEW DELHI, Aug. 5.-FoHou-
ing is the tuH tert of Mohandas
X. Gdndhi's draft resolution laid
before the Working Committee
OF the AH-India Congress partu.
as released yesterday by the Brit
ish government:
Whereas the British war cabinets
proposals sponsored by Sir Stafford
Grips have shown up British i'm
periallsm in its nakedness as never
before, the All-India Congress Com
mittee has come to following con-
clusions:
The A. I. c. c. is OF the opinion
that Britain is incapable of defend
ing India.
1t is natural that whatever she
does is for her own defense. There is
eternal conflict between Indian and
British interests.
1t follows that their notions OF
defense would also differ.
The British government has no
trust lii India's political parties. The
Indian Army has been maintained
up till now mainly to hold India in
subjuga ton.
1t has been completely segregated
from the general population who
can IN no sense regard it as their
own. This policy of mistrust still
continues and Is the reason why ma
tional defense is not intrusted to
1ndia's elected representatives.
Quarrel Not With India.
Japan's quarrel is not with India.
She Is warning against the British
Empire.
1ndia's participation in the war
has not been with the consent of
representatives OF the Indian people.
1t was purely British act. II
India were freed. her first step would
probably be to negotiate with ia
pan.
The congress is OF the opinion
that II the British withdrew from
India, India would be able to defend
herself IN the event OF the japanese
or any aggreSsor attacking India.
Evening star., 1942-08-05

FOLLOWING are the paragraphs
Which Pdndit JdlUdharIal Nehru
Evening star., 1942-08-05

The A. I. c. c. is therefore of the
opinion that the British should with
draw from India. The plea that they
should remain in India for the pro-
lection Of Indian princes Is wholly
untenaole.
1t is additional proof Of their
determination to maintain their hold
over India. The princes need have
no fear from unarmed India.
The question of majority and
minority is a creation Of the British
government and would disappear on
their withdrawal.
For all these reasons the COM
mittee appeals to Britain for the
sake of her own safety. for the sake
of India's safety and for the cause
OF world peace to let 60 her hold on
India, even If she does not give up
all Asiatic and African possessions.
This committee desires to assure
the Japanese government and people
that India bears no enmity either
toward Japan or toward any other
nation. India only desires freedom
from all alien domination. But in
this fight for freedom the committee
Is OF the opinion that India, while
welcoming universal sympathy, does
not stand in need of foreign military
aid. India will attain her freedom
through her non violent strength,
and will retain 1t likewise. There
fore. the committee hopes that ia
pan will not have any designs on
India.
No Assistance to laps.
But II Japan attacks India and
Britain makes no response to its
appeal, the committee would expect