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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10

dicate that the first announcement was indeed most modest. Even if the size of the figures was surprising.
 Final and eXdct figures won't be avail able, of course, until the middle of Sep- tember for the statutes provide that the states books must remain open for 60 days following close of the fiscal year, which was June 30 and brings the final closing date up to August 31. But it's safe to say that never in it's history has Connecticut witnessed such a tremend- ous surplus in funds available for use, principally, in reducing the states bond ed indebtedness.
 Good management, of course, was responsible in part for such a fine show ing and state officials may be pardoned if they show considerable pride in the record. But over and above all that is the record of the taxpayer. To him must go the lions share of the praise, for if the individual and if the corporation hadn't contributed both promptly and in full measure throughout the year such an abundance of tax receipts there never would have been such a showing So each and everyone of us can take pride in the part we played in the excellent financial picture now being painted for us.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
Juvenile Murderer

Fourteen-year-old Barney Lee of Salinas, Calf, shot his uncle. He has been convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to San Quentin prison. Inevitably this has created local furore. Judges, members of the state parole board, the prison warden and guards have joined with Women's clubs and sympathetic individuals in condemning setup under which child of IA is sent to spend his most impressionable years in the company of hardened, mature criminals.
 We do not know Barney Lee. We have no reason for questioning the courts find ing that he was guilty of murder. There must be a mental or moral quirk in his makeup which requires that society do something for it's own protection against him. But San Quentin, at IA? Civiliza- tion must have given us some more hu- mane, more effective, more scientific method than that of dealing with re- fractory, incorrigible children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
Election Gas" O. K.

AS If the average man didn't know it officials at Washington have just an- nounced that thereIl be "gas'' for the November election. However, Washing ton is talking about gasoline and is not facetiously referring to free use of the Kings English, sometimes known as "hot air" or "gaS". In short it has been ruled that, rationing or no rationing, thereU be opportunities for political organizations to procure gasoline on cleo ton day with which to transport voters to the polls
 This has been a vexing problem with many of them for some weeks past. Right here in Connecticut majority of party leaders had concluded that they would not be able to count on many cars being used in the election effort this year. This dated from the recent Norwich city elec- tion for which both party chairmen agreed to give up use of automobiles in electioneering. Special rations are to be made available for election purposes, according to regulations governing the ratlonlng period that begins July P.
 In town like Waterbury where politi- cal activities are highly organized such an announcement means considerable, If by November the promise still holds good or leaders believe it's necessary to procure caravans of cars to haul in the voters In other communities it will mean little or nothing. However, use of the privilege is limited to "carry persons to and from the polls for the purpose of voting :. or to act as election officials or for use of a candidate for public office for purposes essential to prosecu- ti9n of his candidacy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10

It begins to look as if Congressman Jo- seph E, Talbot of Naugatuck could more or less "call the turn" for the Republican state convention this fall. In other words he appears to be the man of the hour and party leaders will probably go along with him any way he so desires. That's all the more evident after his statement yes terday in which he said he expected to make formal statement as to his inten- tions for 1942 next Monday. Time was when the COP candidate or office holder couldn't do this, but accepted the dic- tates of the party leaders, but right now it's different. All of which proves that the party is definitely on the lookout for a winner. Congressman Talbot appears to be one by virtue of his record in pub- lie office to date. If he can continue to stay in the charmed circle he'll probably carry the party along with him. But the fact remains that a party often kills it. self by failure to recognize it's best op- pOrtunitieS.
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could simply call to the man on the platform and ask to be guided out. Then by giving directions, by telling one to turn this way or that, way out was found. One simply appealed to the man above, follow ed his directions, and walked out of the maze.
 This Is Illustrative of the way ye can all look up to God in an hour of bewilderment and be led through the maze of this worlds circum- stnaces. Some people never think to look up, either because they do not believein 8 higher beneficent power or because they are convinced that the labyrinth of life's daily circumstances is too involved for weak humanity to escape They grow bitter as they press against the hard walls which are their prison, as they wander from place to place trying to find peace and a way out to sunshine, and instead find them selves exactly where they started.
 They need to raise their eyes. The Guide is really there. The circum- stances of life are not a labyrinth but q pathway to triumph.
 All Rights Restrvcd--Babson News paper Syndicate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
Press Comment
ENDING THE eco
(Hartford Courant)

(Hartford Courant)
 Although Congress, in 1889, voted to extend the CCC until June 30, 1943, the House Committee on Ap- propriations has decided to end its operations by refusing the $75,818,- GOO needed to maintain it during the coming year. This figure was less than a third of the amount ap- propriated last year, but the com- mittee feels that the labor shortage has rendered the eco practically useless.
 When 1t was first established, the CCC's primary function was to pro- vide employment for unmarried men between IT and g. Today, the Committee finds that 43 per cent of its members come direct from farms and another 20 per cent from towns in agricultural districts. Since most agricultural districts are great ly in need of labor and the Selec- tive Service System had advised draft deferments for farm workers, the committee sees no reason to add to the shortage by offering govern ment employment to these men.
 The fight will, of course, be car- ried to the floor. The proponents of the eco will point to its unques- toned accomplishments, such as the planting of more than two bil- lion trees, the construction of almost six million check dams, and its &C., tive assistance in fighting forest fires. But they will be struggling against the tide of events. The WPA has already been severely cut, the CCC and the WAS recruiting appeals have been limited, and the IVA itself is under heavy fire. For the United States has begun to take the attitude that 1t cannot support relief work, unless it has been proved absolutely necessary, when every man is needed in industry or in the armed services.
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These are important. But, in ad- dition, events in Egypt may mean that more than ever we shall have to use these vital stepping stones of the Aleutian Islands to carry the car to the heart of Japan.
 To get the full significance Of the picture it is necessary to re- call that ever since Pearl Har- bor there has been an honest difference of opinion among U. s. war strategists as to whether we should concentrate on fighting Japan in the Pacific or Hitler in Europe.
 At one time, shortly after Pearl Harbor, high-up U. s. Naval ad- visers worked out an elaborate war plan, which is no longer a secret, for concentrating almost all our naval strength in the Pa cific and making a direct attack on the Japanese islands-at time when the Japs had their lines dispersed to Manila, Singa- pore and the South Seas.
 But the plan meant leaving the Atlantic coast relatively unguard- ed, also virtually abandoning con- voys to Britain and Russia. In the end it was decided that the Russian front was all-important and must be supplied at all costs. The wisdom of this decision seems to have been borne out by sub quent events.
 LAPS WORRIED
 However, those who urge the all-out war in Asia have persist ed, and their argument has been strengthened by recent develop ments. One is the fact that the Japs, obviously scared at the prospect of a second front in Asia, are fighting feverishly to clean out the Chinese before China gets important help from us. Fear of second front in Asia also was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
THE TAPES STILL RED

Navy curtails paperworkt to cut red tape" says poster in the lob by of the Navy building in Wash ington. In smaller type below there is the further explanation, "Secre- tary Knox called upon Navy De- partment civilian employees to take the lead in cutting out jobs and procedure not necessary to the war effort"
 That's dandy, but when busi- ness man goes to the Navy De- partment to see someone, he goes through this procedure:
 1. He goes to an outer recep- tionist who takes his name and address and who he wants to see and enters it on a ticket in dupli- cate to which he signs his name.
 2. The outer receptionist calls the inner receptionist to see if it's all right.
 i g., The man then goes to lobby telephone to call up the inner re- ceptionist to the man he wants to see.
 4. This inner receptionist says she'll clear him right away.
 5. The man goes back to the outer receptionist's desk. ! 6. The man waits.
 2. The inner receptionist then calls up the outer receptionist when it's all right for the man to come in.
 8. The inner receptionist must l ,.lD nn ioly at man reaches and leaves her desk. Otherwise, he can't get out. Congressman John M Tolan's committee Investigating migration of war workers will have report on mobilization of manpower within the next couple of weeks, and one of the points 1t will stress is a stronger organization of local transportation co-ordinators, or czars, with more authority to reg ulate everything from the trolley system to share-your-car clubs.
 Thus far, Off1ce of Defense Transportation has tried to handle this problem on a voluntary, CO., operation basis, in so far as pas- senger transportation is concerned In April, ODT Director Eastman sent out letters to all the gover- nors and to some 1000 mayors in cities of over 10000 population, asking them to set up local trans portation boards to work under the State Traffic Advisory Com mittees created at the request of the secretary of war to facilitate troop movements. Over 800 cities compiled with this request, but performance has been spotty.
 Only real control which ODT has is indirect, through gasoline and tire rationing. The Tolan committee probably will recom- Imend tougher local control.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10

A major reason why the Axis forces are pushing us so hard must be apparent to any reader of the Illuminating and col orful dispatches which are coming from dozens of capable correspondents on the fighting fronts. The Germans and Japs used to win because they had a prepond- erance of massed strength. Now, too often, they win because they plan auda- ciously and unorthodoxly, attack vicious ly, expend troops and equipment reckless ly. They know that war is fought to be won, that every life saved today through softness will cost dozen lives in the long run, that, military equipment is of value when used only.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10

Atlantic City wilr soon be nothing but a teeming military center. The latest notable building to fall before the Army is Atlantic Citys huge convention hall. It's probably the biggest in the country for it can seat 42000 people comfortably. In fact it's so big that a,regulation a, foot ball or baseball game can be played in- side and there's still room for the spec tators A hall that can care for a mere 5000 also goes with the bigger audi torium. What use it will be put to is at present unrevealed and may remain so. But certainly on rainy days it would be a boon to those whose dislike for marches in the open are governed by the weather.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
Getting Better

Figures released by State Comptroller John M. Dove this week show that the cash balance in the general fund of Con- necticut may be even larger than pre- dicted some days previous. At that time it was said that the final figures would probably chow a net balance of close to 100000 and certainly nothing less than $8,000,000. These additional figures 1n-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10

o. Has there ever been 6 fili- buster in the Senate that lasted longer than the one in the photo play, MT. Smith Goes to Washing ton"?
 A. The filibuster by Jefferson Smith" (Jafnes Stewart) in the pie ture lasts three hours longer than the record filibuster by Sen. Robert M. LaFollette, ST., and ends at dawn with victory. In 1908, Senator LaFollette conducted almost single handed 8 filibuster against the Ald- rich-Vreeland financial bill He took the floor May 29, at 12:40 D. m. and held it until 7:05 8. nn., May 30, or nearly 18 and half hours. How ever, he failed to block passage of the bill.
 Q. Tn presenting an American Flag and a Christian Flag to 8 church in the same service, which is presented first?
 A. The American Flag is pre- sented first, and the pledge to the American Flag is given before that to the Christian Flag.
 e. Please give the foreword signed by the president which ap- pears in the testaments presented to men inducted into the armed forces.
 A. The foreword reads: "As Commander in Chief, take pleas ure in commenting the reading of the Bible to all Wbo serve in the armed forces of the United States. Throughout the centuries, men of many faiths and divers origins have found in the Sacred Book words of wisdom, counsel and inspiration. It is fountain of strength and now, as always, an aid in attaining the highest aspirations of the human soul"
 QDoes the Patent Office charge two fees on patent applications?
 A. The Patent Office fee for handling patent application is $50, plus $1 for each claim in excess of twenty. There is no further fee on rejected application, nor is the or iginal fee returned, but on a suc- cessful application there is an ad- ditional fee of $50, plus $1 for each claim in excess of twenty, on issuing the patent.
 e. Who inaugurated the use of mail boxes in United States post offices?
 A. Mail boxes were inaugurated in 1910 by Thomas Brown, governor of Florida from 1849 to 1853. Ths boxes consisted of series of pigeon holes with glass fronts and nuns bers on them enabling the memerS of the pulic to see whether thers was any mail for them in their re- spective oxes.
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In behalf of his boss, Lear de- livered an interview to the press setting forth that governors of Puerto Rico in the future should be selected, not appointed by the President. White House secretary Steve Early hit the ceiling; for Roosevelt was merely considering the idea of electing the governor or Puerto Rico had not approved it-and is not likely to approve it in war time.
 NOTE-In addition to asking the Navy Department not to per- init Commander Tom Jennings, Jr., to visit the continental U. s. A. en route to Pearl Harbor, Gov. Tugwell also wrote a letter to Sec retary Ickes requesting him to ask Secretary of the Navy Knox that Jennings be barred from visiting the U. s. A. (Hennings had been mentioned for Governor of P. R.) Ickes bluntly replied that the Navy handled it's own methods of transfer.
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Whats Your l. O.?
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to back page for the answers.

1. What was the name of tho chief of army air forces in Hawaii who was lost in the Battle of Mid way Island?
 2. The Marine Corps accepts Negroes for enlistment; true @ false?
 3. What denomination is the new Twin the War" postage stamp?
 {. In the United States person is counted as illiterate if he cannot read or write, or if he has not conl- pleted the fifth grade?
 5. Who called woman "a rag and a bone and a hank of hair"?
 6. A yellowhammer is bird, car- penter's tool, or cooking utensil?
 2. Which British ruler signed the Magma ChartaP
 8. Hominy is made from barley maize, or oats?
 9. Which of the assassinated presidents did President Arthur suc- ceed?
 10. Which statesman was called the boy orator of the Platte?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10

GeclaraLlOn [ n a [ the Red Sea was not 8 com b a { zone and tn a t American s ship S could therefore enter 1t without violating neutral ity
 On July ', 1941, an American con- voy unloaded the first U. s. troops in Iceland.
 On July 10, 1941, it was first announced t h a t cnnoa Am Ap1ar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
Selected Poem
EVENING STAR

EVENING STAR Marion M. Casey in the New York Times) Dusk and one dark pine stands Lone, on hill; Far in the lower west Gold fingers still. There hangs the evening star Its beacon high, Softly it shines, alone, First in the sky. Beam from that far blue realm Beyond our ken, Symbol that yet eXalts The souls of men. On restless hearts it sheds steadfast light, True guide for who must walk, Lost, in the night. Oh, may our little earth, Sad war-torn place, Yet be a beacon light Shining in space, Beacon of love and hope To creatures far, Sign of the Inflite-- An Evening Star
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out and only be more completely bewildered than before.
 But in practi- cally all tn e S e labyrinths a man was stationed on a high platform visible from every hall and passage way. If the going got too bad. one
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
THE GUIDE IS THERE
By EARL L. DOUGLASS D. D.

The crystal palace, also known as the maze, used to be a place of chief attraction at carnivals and expositions. When once a person was lost in it's mirrored corridors, he might try for hours to find his way
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
Questions
 and Answers
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ican technical experts were being employed to build base flor the British" in North Ireland.
 All three of these events now seem like ancient history, but taken together, their significance lies in the fact that for an entire year, the United States has been pumping men and material into Europe and the Near East. If it doesn't begin to produce results soon, you'll be en- titled to ask why
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Charge, when 1t means accuse, should be combined with with, not with of. "He was charged with (nOt of) many crimes"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
DUCKS
 AFTERMATH

This is a follow-up on that famous WIPE cotton duck limitation order, in which young lawyer in- |serted a paragraph about the love life of Donald Duck. It got by some Is or more officials before 1t was caught.
 Right after this event, which got a big laugh in Washington, some body in the Army wrote a memo to WIPE saying there should be a limitation order on goose feath- CTS. The WIPE man who got the memo thought this was good joke, but they weren't going to make a sap of him on gag like that Donald Duck thing. He put, the memo in the waste basket. A couple of weeks later, the Army called up, screaming. Where was the goose feather limitation order? The market. was bought out and Army procurement of- ficers were having terrible time finding enough goose feathers to stuff the pillows for soldiers to lay their weary heads on at night.
 Shamefacedly. the WIPE wheels began to grind out the order, re- Stricting civilian purchases of down feathers under three inches long
 There's tremendous surplus of nearly 25 million cases of evap- orated milk on hand, and there's kind of a problem about what to do with it. How this stock came to accumulate is interesting. Orig inally, the British asked for a lot of dairy products for their civil fans. Evaporated milk takes only half the cargo space Of whole milk, so they ordered g million cases. Then shipping space got tight. To save still more space, the British shifted their order to powdered, dry milk, which takes up only one-eighth the space of fresh milk. To make the shift, the dairy industry practically had to turn itself inside out, and couldn't do it fast enough to stop the pro- auction of this 25 million cases of evaporated milk. It isn't ex- actly a loss, but lot of it will go into the school lunch program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10

@. Do sunspots move across the face of the sun?
 A. The rotation. of the sun on its axis gives sunspots the appear ance of moving across its face from east toward rwest. Actually it is the sun that is rotating in that direc- tion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10

Q. What are the chief chemical in which shortages exist today?
 A. Some of the major ones are: Natural and synthetic ammonia; outadiene, styrene and other chem icals for synthetic rubber; sodium nitrate for fertilizer; chlorine, phe- mol, toluene, oleum, aniline, benzol, coal tar products, fats and oils, and glycerine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10

WASHINGTON July o Behind the Ayavy attempts to blast the Japs Aeuan o o an
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
. NATIONAL
 SPOTLIGHT
American
 Anniversaries, Ducks And Down
BY PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat Washington
 COrresDOndent

These first 10 days of July mark a series of important anniversaries in the history of U. s. participation in the European war.
 On July 4, 1941, the first cargo of American tanks, planes and military supplies unloaded at an Egyptian port. This was approximately three months after President Roosevelt's
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Daily Almanac

Daily Almanac Moon rises 3:27 a. m (war time). Sun rises 5:28 a. m; sets 3:25 D. m. (war time). All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-10
A Thought for Today

God Is spirit and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth John 4:A.
 Rural sounds exhilarate the spirit, and re- store the tone of languid nature-Wllliam Cowper.
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Washington Merry-Co-Round
DREW PEAR ON
 ROBERT s. ALLEN

Aeutions VitoI Us H Hitler Middle Dve
 Islands Moy Be Necessary for New Supply Line Russn Front Geon Capture Oil Resources Force Change of Sroteg
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