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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29
Strikes Can Be Controlled

Assuming what seems to be unques- tionable = that nobody wants strikes, particularly in war industries - is there nothing that we can do about them? Must we go on seeing armament output handicapped, explaining apologetically that there could be more strikes than there are? Hitler would answer yes = Hitler and Mussolini and Tojo They say that democracy is all right while the going is smooth but that in a pinch democrats are too soft to take the neces- Sary self-discipline.
 We say no. We believe that the Amer ican will to win is limited only by the leadership we need to tell us how to win. We are convinced American labor is Suf- ficiently patriotic to accept whatever restrictions government will impose, in the national interest. Most strikes are not by or on behalf of the oppressed stratum of workers. They are by local unions largely on behalf of men and women who are earning the highest wages in history, who are quite content.
 National union leadership is opposed to strikes, under whatever euphoniouS names, in war industry. But that oppo- Sition, up to now, has been complaisant, spineless and utterly negative. The big shot officials won't authorize strikes They ask - pretty please If strikers won't be good boys and go back to work. They issue Statements deploring the strikes, and go back to their tatting.
 The theory is that the national officers cannot do anything except plead. The fact is that they can. If nothing else, they can follow the lead of few really jealous union patriots, and strike from the membership rolls the names of men who participate in outlaw strikes. In all probability William Green, Philip Murray
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29
It's Gov. Hurley Again

There's little doubt but what Governor Robert A. Hurley will be a unanimous choice of the Democratic convention at Hartford the middle of September. A survey of the Democratic caucuSes which were held this week throughout the state reveals that the governor was the only person the various delegates want to see nominted for top position on their ticket. And that's as it should be. Governor Hurley went into office in 1941 with several handicaps He had not been the unanimous choice of his party at the 1940 convention until the very end. He had, naturally, profited at the polls by the fact that he was on ticket headed by Franklin D. Roosevelt.
 But the past year and eight months have definitely proved Governor Hurley'S place in the official life of Connecticut. He took office before Pearl Harbor, but he was already very much war governor last December when it came time to mobilize every asset this state possessed. He has done splendid job right down the line and although subjected to a number of political attacks of recent weeks he has not suffered one bit from them His has been an administration pledge to an all-out war effort. We think he has suc- ceeded and we believe that his prestige is as great today among Republicans as it certainly is among Democrats.
 He will be widely hailed when the Democrats get together And we are pretty sure there will be misgivings among some Republicans when they meet a few days earlier in September to put together a ticket designed to overthrow the Hurley regime and substitute for it their own. The Governor Hurley who faces the voting public next November is far more formidable and capable candi- date than the one of 1940 Republicans know this and are properly concerned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29

We could write and write about the bus situation here in Waterbury relative to providing proper waiting stations in and around Exchange Place but it would always get back to the original claim of the need of central bus stop for all lines which could be both convenient yet so located as not to hamper either vehicular or pedestrian traffic That may sound impossible, but actually it isn't, for other cities have solved the problem in this fashion. Until some such idea takes root here in Waterbury we are always going to battle with shifting bus loading stations They'll be shifted from one spot to another with always someone to complain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29
Not Enough

Donald Douglas, president of the major aircraft company bearing his name, points out that this country is at least abreast of Germany in air transport and cargo development. He suggests that we may be ahead. Swell But that isn't enough. Germany is working on interior communication lines. Her hauls are short. The start back is quick.
 We must cross oceans, transport men and material three and four thousand miles at jump. What would satisfy Germany's needs completely isn't drop in the bucket of our requirements in this war. MT. Douglas knows that The public should realize it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29

been the men who demanded most of their followers, and the organiza- tions with the highest require
 ments for entrance have always had a waiting list of applicants.
 Francis of Assist, that saint of the thirteenth century, liver a life of complete self-sacrifice. He ex- changed his raiment with a beggar and took such strict VOW of pov- erty that he never to the end of his life called anything his own. He consecrated his life to humanity, ministering to lepers in hospitals, working as a common laborer, go- ing from town to town throughout the whole of Italy. exhorting
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29

miral William A. Glassford, who had succeeded Hart; Rear Ad- miral Arthur Francis Palliser, in command of British units; and Rear Admiral U. F. M. Door, man, the junior Dutch admiral who commended at sea, Helfrich remaining in Surabaya.
 A few hours before the battle of Java, Allied scouts sighted a superior Japanese fleet, and again the difficult question arose of de- ciding whether it was more advis- able to engage or withdraw and await a more favorable opportun- ity.
 However, there was complete unity and complete understanding when Admiral Doorman led the Dutch, American and British units into battle.
 The battle started in the old fashioned, approved naval style two columns firing br0adsideS at each other. Admiral Door mans flagship de Ruyter was in the vanguard, but being six inch cruiser it was outranged by the enemy's 8-inch guns. So with typical Dutch courage, Doorman moved in closer, and signaled the rest of the column British and American ships to follow.
 Doorman, it should be noted, was not accustomed to command ing large number of naval units, the Dutch navy being very small. Ordinarily, other ships would not have followed Doorman, but since he signaled them to follow, they obeyed.
 This brought H. M. s. Exeter the U. s. s. Houston, together with other British and American units, within range of thee nemy's G. inch guns as well as its 8-inch guns.
 EXETER HIT AMIDSHIPS
 Despite this, however, the battle continued more favorably than was expected. United Nations marksmanship was excellent. On the whole the United Nations held their own.
 But suddenly the Exeter, most important of the British units,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29

Believed to be the first time clam dig ging has been licensed in Connecticut, Guilford has just enforced a law to this effect. If you dig clans within it's bound aries you've got to have license. Off, cials down there are afraid there may be shortage of clans so they are trying to protect them by making it bit harder to dig them Failure to close the mud flats during the past year may have seri- ously threatened the existence Of any more long clans along Guilford shores.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29

Naval and military cooperation always is difficult between AL lies. Different customs, differ ent training, sometimes different languages make teamwork almos impossible at the start of any war. And it takes real states manship-military, naval and po- litical-to improve it.
 To illustrate, cooperation be- tween the United States, Bri- tain and the Dutch touched bot tom during the battles around the Dutch East Indies. Since then tremendous improvements have been made; but at that time the United Nations hur- riedIy had thron together what ships Admiral Tommy Hart had in the Philippines; together with what the British had left after losing the Prince of Wales and the Repulse off Sing abOre; and finally the very fleet the Dutch could muster around Java and Sumatra.
 Admiral Hart, then past retire ment age, but with a good fight ing record, was placed in com- mand of the United Fleet, and in in the Battle of Macassar Straits managed to sink a large number of Jap transports.
 After this action, Hart's scouts saw approaching a much larger Japanese fleet, including what appeared to be 8-inch gzun cruis- CTS, guarding great convoy.
 Hart's own fleet was inferior. he faced one of the vital de- cisions of war: whether to save his fleet or give battle then. To give battle meant possible an- initiation, but also it meant the possibility of knocking out most or even all of this Jap fleet.
 Admiral Hart took the first al- formative and retired. Subsequent ly, the Dutch were critical ot Hart. The Japs made landing close to Java, subsequently, pushed on to Java, and the Dutch felt that the Allied fleet should have risked battle. By so doing, they thought, Java might have been saved.
 THE COMMAND ERRED"
 When Admiral Hart errer or not, only history can tell. But ap- parently he had made some other errors. For Hart himself, who is a refreshingly candid old sea-dog, several times wrote in his log: "The Commander (referring to himSelf) now finds that he was mistaken" about thus and thus.
 He had, for instance, sent the fleet scurrying off toward Suma- tra, figuring the Japs would strike there; then east again to Java; and wasted so much time on these maneuvers that the Japs were able to reinforce their fleet. Also, Gen. Wavell was so busy reinv forcing Singapore, and used so many British warShips for con- yov work that Hart was hanoi- capped by lessened British naval support.
 All of these things combined caused the Dutch to voice vigor- ous protests to Washington, and Admiral Hart was transferred ''for reasons of health". He was replaced by the Dutch comman- der, Vice Admiral Conrad E. l.. Helfrich.
 THE BATTLE OF JAVA
 Helfrich took command shortly before the disastrous battle of Java. Under him were Rear Ad-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29
NONE TOO DIGNIFIED
(Boston Post)

(Boston PosD
 Appeals to the public to help in the war effort-whether they entail sacrifices, giving to scrap piles, donating blood, etc. = meet with ready response. And people also are willing to donate their services and spare time.
 This has been illustrated at Guil- ford, Conn, where tomato can ming concern sent out call for volunteers to help pack its products for the armed forces. There has been shortage of workers. Among those who volunteered were fed- eral judge and a Yale professor. They are not too dignified to work in a canning factory or to tackle whatever volunteer job is in the offing This will please the average man. He is willing to do his part, but he likes to see thost in exalted jlaces also do their share. The judge and professor help boost civilian morale by their willingness to serve.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29

o. What is the real name of the juvenile movie star who uses the name Gloria Jean?
 A. Gloria Jean Schoonover.
 o. What can be used to water proof fishing lines?
 A. Mix 2 parts of boiled linseed oil with l part of gold size by plac- ing them in bottle and sAAing well. Apply the solution to thlp line with a piece of flannel, expose the line to the air and allow it to dry. After using the line several times, lit should have another coat of the solution and the application should be repeated whenever necessary.
 @. After Pizarro conquered Peru, did he remain there?
 A. He set up palace at Lima, but quarrel broke out with his right hand man Almagro. He had Almagro captured and killed, but Almagro's followers con spired against Pizarro, killed him in his palace.
 @. Who wrote the song Stormy Weather?
 A. The words are by Ted Koch Ter, the music by Harold Arlen. It was published in 1883.
 o. What is the effect of an un- balanced wheel on an automobile?
 A. An unbalanced wheel and tire assembly causes tramp ard shimmy, owing to the centrifugal force of the heavy portion. The centrifugal force thus produced increases as the amount of out-of balance increases, and increases very much (varieS as the square) as the r. pm m. of the wheel increases. The force may amount to many pounds, and in first lifting the wheel, then turn ing it inward, then forcing it down then turning it outward, during each revolution, it produces a mark ed tendency to wheel tramp and shimmy.
 o. Which actor played opposite Dorothy Lamour in 'The Jungle Princess?
 A. Ray Midland.
 o. What is the diameter of thG Sun?
 A. It is 864, 100 miles or mort than 109 times the mean diameter of the earth.
 EDITORS NOTE-If you are desirOus of securing this weeks booklet. RACES OF MANKIND", address F. M. Kirby, Department 2-1OO, Waterbury Democrat Serv- ice Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, ID. C., with 15 cents tot cover postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29

preaching, setting a noble example of sacrificial service. His order grew by leaps and bounds.
 Napoleon demanded everything of his followers, and because he made his demands high, he received the full measure of their devotion.
 Men respond with their best only when we appeal to their best. If they are filled with the feeling that all they have to give is but a mis- erable pittance compared with the glory of the cause they serve, they will give their all and give it glad ly.
 All Rights Reserved-Babson News
 naper Syndicate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29

was struck in the engine-room and was forced to turn out of line.
 And Admiral Doorman, not ac- customed to commanding a large fleet, turned out of line with her. This was the signal for every other ship to turn out of line.
 After that there was no unity of action. Dutch, British and U. s. warships scattered, fought individually, became the prey of bands of Jap destrOyers together with land-based planes. It was a tragic defeat.
 ADMIRAL GLASSFORD STICKS After the battle Admiral Hell frich held a post mortem with Ad- mirals Glassford and Palliser. The latter announced he was with drawing all British units immedi- ately.
 "But," demonstrated Admiral Helfrich, your orders were to serve under me-"
 My Orders," replied the Bri- tish commander. fare to serve under you until the situation becomes hopeless and then dis pose of my ships according to my own judgment"
 And what do you propose to do, Admiral GlassfOrd?" Hell frich asked.
 My orders are to serve un- der you until further combat is useless" the U. s. admiral re- piled. T remain at your serv- ice"
 ''Then I order you ito withdraw to Australian waters," Admiral Helfrich replited, recognizing that without British support further resistance was hopeless.
 That sort of experience, how ever, is one of the things that may be encountered in any war, es- pecially in it's carly stages. But United Nations teamwork is now vastly improved = though still not within the realm of perfection.
 NOTE - Heroic Admiral Door, man has disappeared, perhaps drowned, or captured. H is wife, however, waits hopefully in New York.
 Copyright, 1942, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29
Views Of The Press

white shirts, and the hot dogs with mustard. The Big Train winged his fireball, the Sultan of Swat parked it in his favorite nook in the right field stand.
 That Ruthian connecting of history and horsehide must have had a familiar sound for thousands in the stands. You could tell that whack even over the radio, and without Graham McNamee's apreciative, "Oh, boy!"
 That takes us back to 1927-the year Lindbergh flew to Paris, the stock market had it's 5000, ,000-share days, Herr StreSemann presided over the League of Nations, and lot of important things happened-like the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29
Selected Poem

THE CRICKET lCharlotte Abetz in the Poets Corner, Hartford
 Times) I heard cricket soft and clear, Tn early dusk; Along
 The ground it Chrped song, That filled my lonely heart with cheer. It seemed to bring the absent near, And sweet content Of mind,
 A something
 Undefned, And drove away the gray and dread.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29
THE SULTAN AND THE BIG
 TRAIN
(Christian Science Monitor)

They met again the other day, Babe Ruth and Walter Johnson, in Yankee Stadium. Donning the re- spective f1annels of the Tanks and the Senators they furnished 8 diver tissment between games, helping to bring in $8O,0O0 for Army Navy re- lief.
 It was lazy August day. The sun beamed down on the straw hats, the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29

Even the cranberries are doing better this season. The Massachusetts crop is going to be about 80,000 barrels more than the 1O-year average, although slightly less than was estimated in the spring. So if there are other things to go with the cran- berries next fall traditional dishes will not have to be forsaken, both here and, we hope abroad.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29


 lower the en- trance require m e n ts. Behind such concept lies the theory that people have re- sponsibility and will readily join any organization that makes but few d e m a Il d S upon them.
 History proves such a th'2ory aIn S ou nd The great leaders have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29

Principal cause of this apparent improvement in behavior comes from the Army's new ideas on how to adminis- ter military jus- tice to the men in service who do occasionally break over the traces. T o d a y the Army doesn't have the old idea that every time 0 -olx1to I.raaIrr
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29
Daily Almanac

Daily Almanac Moon rises 9:42 D. m (war time) Sun rises 6:15 a. m.; sets TAI D. m. (war time)
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty min- uteS after sunset.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29

Yankees taking the Series from the Pirates four straight.
 The Bambino knocked out sixty homers that year, and newspaper artists were kept busy drawing dia- grams showing where the ball land ed outside the park. Now they draw war maps.
 An, sweet memories of yesteryear!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29

O. Please name the leaders of the Navy Band, and the U. s. Naval Academy Band.
 A. It. Charles Brendler is con- ductor of the U. s. Navy Band, and It. William J. Sima conducts the Naval Academy at Annapolis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29


 1. Which of the Scandinavian countries is not occupied by the Germans?
 2. An Army captain and a Navy captain hold equivalent rank; true or false?
 3. The summer home of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands is in Vermont, Massachusetts or Con- necticut?
 4. Animals that eat both meat ard plant substances are classified as carnivorous, omnivorous, or her. b.vorouS?
 5. Which state is called the Golden State"?
 6. Does magnetic compass point toward the true north?
 '. Which is the god of sleep, Or pheus or Morpheus?
 8. A bonito is a blessing, fish or an oil gusher?
 g. What two English "houses" fought the Wars of the Roses?
 10. Which Irish-bred horse re- gently defeated Whirlaway in the Arlington Handicap?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29

August 2a Standing out against of the dscouragng
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29

o. What is the weight of the U. s. Infantryman's field pack? A. 45 pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY By EARL L. DOUGLASS ID. D.
MEN RESPOND TO HIGH
 APPEALS

Many people hold the singular notion that the way to make mem
 bership in any organization and particularly membership in the church, attractive to great masses
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29
A Thought for Today

Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine infIame them!-Tsaiah 5:11.
 Where the drink goes in, there the wit goes out-Herbert.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29
. NATIONAL
 SPOTLIGHT
Soldiers
 Behave Better Than Home Folks
By PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat Washington Correspondent

It now develops beyond any doubts that this new U, s. Army is good-and by good" in this case is meant well-behaved, disciplined, law ard order abiding. This fact comes out through studies of the Army's courts martial record as compiled by the Judge Advocate Generals department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29
Washington Merry-Go-Round
BY DREW PEARSON

Lack of Full Understanding Allied Fleet Cost Us Jovo Battle Heroic Dutch Admiral Unoccustomed Handling Big Squadron
 Hit Bsh Cruiser Disoreonzed Fleet After Bove Stond
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Double comparisons are no longer considered to be good usage, therefore avoid such expressions as "mOst graveSt situation of alI."

o. What is the real name of the juvenile movie star who uses the name Gloria Jean?
 A. Gloria Jean Schoonover.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29
What's Your l. O.?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to back page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29

o. What kind of ship is the NorthWind?
 A. Four icebreakers, the North wind, Southwind, Eastwind and Westwind are at present under con- struction for the U. s. Coast Guard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29

Copyright, 1922, by United Feature Syndicate, Inc)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-29
Questions and Answers
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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-04-17

given to the hard conscientious work
of union members that made such re-
suits possible"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-04-17

disciple of the Hindu Gandhi-
He owned substantial stock in the
Skoda works
But prated of "Peace in our time"l
Pestbrooke is back
Gilded scarab, and wig -Wegler-in-
chief
For anti-labor agitators, and haters
of democracy
This time, he finds that United
States Supreme Court is out of step
That the Congress is hand-in-glove
with the "scoundrels"-
Scarab that he is, he did dig up
some dirt
There's plenty of it in the world,
which nevertheless is liveable-
But now he's trying to roll it up
the steps of the big marble building
But, scarab-like, he is doing it back
ward, with his hind feet
But, he's that kind of bug.
Contracts
"Are not abrogated by war;
So say the international monop-
olists-
Who tied Americas and England's
hands
With contracts on rubber, beryllium,
magnesium, ungsten-carbide-
Which bound German General Staff
not at all
But hamstrung the democracies in
getting ready to meet Hitler's stabs-
They laughed when accused of trea-
son to American government
Of treason to the American people
they had no conception
Because they were never loyal to
the American people.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-04-17
UNION MEMBERS in
OUTSTANDING WAR
PRODUCTION JOBS
Making Fine Record, American Fed
GRAFTON Declares in Monthly Survey.

Washington, d. G. (ILNS) Union
members are making an outstanding
record in war production, the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor declares in
it's monthly labor survey.
every paper we pick up these
days." says the federation, carries
some story of record production. A bat
tleship slips down the ways 9 months
ahead of schedule. Airplane produc-
tion has increased fourfold since June,
1910; machine tool output is times
normal; merchant ship production rose
from % ships in 1889 to 95 in 1941;
naval ships from in the first 1941
quarter to 55 in the last quarter.
Production of all goods, war and
civilian, today is 20 per cent above
last year. Full recognition should be