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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-13

President ought to do some heavy firing.
 NEPOTISM GRABS
 Despite the war the old boodling practice of nepotism is as preva- lent as ever on Capitol Hill. Conspicuous example is Rep. John Rankin of Mississippi, who never misses 8 chance to parade loudly his devotion to "the people," But he does not prate abotl his wife who is on the congressional pay- roll for $3,250 a year as his sec- retary though she does no work in his office. x
 Rankin offered 8 unique explan- ation when questioned about this by reporter. He said that Mrs. Rankin's salary goes into an office fund" to pay the wages of 8 special staff of workers which he said he employed to ''help me fight the power trust"
 Another exponent of the hidden relative" act is Rep. J. Edgar Che noweth of Colorado, whose son, Bill, draws $3,50O a year while at- tending Washington university Young Chesenoweth is on the pay roll as his fathers secretary, but is seldom seen in the office.
 Two other congresmen who bil- let relatives on the congressional payroll are:
 Rep. Louis c. Rabaut of Michi- gan, whose daughter, Mary Jane, is listed at $3,80O a year as her fathers secretary; and Rep.
 George Bates of Massachusetts, whose daughter, Mary L., draws $1,500 a year as clerk in her fathers office.
 NOTE - Other exposes of con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-13
A Thought for Today
On Paper Only

Every so often the argument is resur- Iected about imposing taxes on property that now enjoys exemption. It is pointed out that so many thousands of dollars worth of property would return the municipality in which located thousands of dollars in taxes There is more than a little interest now in increased taxes due to the burden of paying for the war. When anyone opposed to changing the present system points out the savings to the average town through tax exemptions the answer seems to fall on barren ground. It never takes root.
 But suppose the private and parochial school systems of this nation were to be denied tax-free privileges. If next fall they had to operate on a scale that in- cluded allowances for taxes soon to fall due, we're afraid there would be many of them that would never open their doors. Through the right, to operate without property taxation they manage to exist without recourse to numerous sources of income. If they closed it would be a sorry day for all of us
 The burden of education would fall on our public school system It would have to be greatly amplified to take care of additional pupils; buildings would not care for the classes; there would be enough teachers to go around. And nat urally the taxpayers would have to pay for all this. It certainly seems far better to let the present situation alone, despite the fact that those who support the pri- vate and parochial schools also support the public, schools.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-13

see that this limit is being more honored in the breach than in the observance" And if, as we are con- stantly reminded, the ownership of g motor car with good tires on it is no longer 8 private affair but a matter of public trust, and the con- servation of tires and gasoline is a patriotic duty, there is no reason why the state itself or the law-abid- ing motorists should tolerate the impudence of the speederS and wasters who are still all too preva- lent on the highways. There is no reason why the courts should give them sympathy or the police should overlook their manifold offenses.
 Take those inspectors, put them on the highway and arrest the speeders.
 It is a good patriotic and useful duty at this time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-13
Whats Your I. O.?
Can you answer seven of these test questions Turn to back page for the answers.

1. What by-product in the manu' factlre of soap is of great impofs tance in the making of explosivesa
 2. For what division of the Army do the initials, WAAC, stand?
 3. Can you give the dates of the attack on Pearl Harbor and the surrender of Corregidor?
 4. Were newly born babes regis. tered in sugar rationing registra- tion?
 5. The base from which the Q. s. Army bombed Japan has been an- nounced; true or false?'
 6. Which high government ofacial recently made a speech outlining what we are fighting for?
 2. The United States silver dollar is SO, 70 or 90 per cent silver?
 8. Ramon de Valera, prime minis ter of Fire, was born in Dublin. Brooklyn, N. r., or London. Eng land?
 g. Tn what position in cofiins do Japs arrange their dead?
 10. Abraham Lincoln is buried in the Lincoln Memorial, Washington. D. C.: true or false?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-13
Questions
 and Answers
YOUR QURgTTONs ANsWERRD

YOUR QURSTIONs ANSWERED
 The Waterbury Democrat's gex. vice Burean will answer for Yon free any question o1 fact or inc formation, not involving exten- sive research. Write your Ques- ton cEeaFIys slgn name and ad- dress, enclose . three cent pOStag0 stamp. Medical or legal advice cannot be given. Address Water bury Democrats Washington ScrD vice Bureau, 1013 Thirteenth Street, Washington. D. C.
 e. To which government agency should jewelry be sent when it is desired to contribute 1t to further the war program of the United States?
 A. Any gift Of money CT other property, real or personal, may be sent to the Secretary of the Treas ury of the United States for the War Contributions Fund.
 e. Name the men who have been full generals in the American Army2
 A. Ulysses s. Grant, William T. Sherman, Philip H. Sheridan, John J. Pershing, George c. Marshall, Douglas MacArthur, Tasker H. Bliss, Peyton c. Marsh, Charles P. Sum- merall, Malin Craig and John L. Hines.
 @. Why must passenger travel on railroads and busses be restrict ed by the government?
 A. Because of extensive military movements and the increase of war freight traffic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-13
Selected Poem
ODE TO A PELICAN

OOE 4O A GAAOEAAN (Arthur Guiterman in the New York Sun) Dear Pelican, sweet Azetec swan, In sunsets crimson glow How gracefully you ride upon The Gulf of Mexico! Above the waves that lightly swish You poise with matchless skill To dart upon the little fish And seize him in your bill. And when that little fish is there, Before he whimpers, "Ouchv' You gayly toss him high in air And catch him in your pouch. Your flight Is strong, your eye is keen, You never miss your aim; Oh, when you see submarine Why can't you sink the same? So I would join your feathered clan To rule the azure void As half bird and half man, A Pelicanthropoidl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-13

gressional nepotism will fololw in ftuuer columns.
 FELIX AND TOM
 Inner circle New Dealers are all aflutter about an encounter be- tween Justice Felix Frankfurter and one-time potent braintruster Tom Corcoran.
 For years thetWo men were the most intimate friends. From the halls of Harvard Law School, Frankfurter pulled the wires and, as the political trouble shooter of the White House, Corcoran plant ed smart. young Frankfurter dis ciples in key posts all over Wash ington.
 But after the legal sage of Cambridge asccnded to the Su- preme Court, he turned against CorcOran, who had labOred nightly to elevate him to the august bench.
 So for nearly two years the two men avoided each other. But the other day Joe Rauh, brilliant young New Dealer who resigned as assistant general counsel of the Lend-Lease Administration to join the Army, departed for foreign. service. A large group of friends went to the depot to SC him off.
 Among them was Frankfurter and Corcoran, who together had given Rauh his start in Washing ton. Separately they bade him affectionate adieu, eyed each other coldly then turned away.
 Copyright, 1942, by United
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-13

o. What are the chief war uses, for diamonds?'
 A. Industrial diamonds are vital to the war effort because of their widespread use in machine tools for cutting, shaping, drilling and mark ing.
 @. Are commercial users of gaso- line subject to the card rati6ning plan in the Eastern States?
 A. No; they are exempt and are served gasoline as usual.
 @. Who received the first Con- gresSional Medal of Honor in World War II?
 A. It was awarded posthumolsly to Second Lieutenant Alexander R. Nininger for service in the Philip pines.
 o. It is true that almost 48 inches of rain fell in Luzon during a 24-hour period?
 A. Forty-six inches of rainfall was reported in 2-hour period, July 14-15, 1918 at Baguio, Luzon. This is believed to be the worlds record for 24-hour period.
 @. Who wrote the song Ida! Sweet As Apple Cider" and when was it published?
 A. Words and music are by Ed die Leonard. It was published in 1903.
 EDITORS NOTE-Tf you are desir0uS of securing this weeks booklet Famous Structures of the World" address F. M. Kirby, De- pertinent 8-1O0, Waterbury Demo- crat Service Bureau, 1913 Thir- teenth Street, Washington, ID. o., with IS cents to cover postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-13

Spreading before service club meet ing in Bridgeport recently Sanford Stod- dard, traffic coordinator for the Fairfield area, said that group riding" would have to spread far and wide in order to pro- long the life of automobile tires, to con- serve gasoline, and to relieve transporta- ton problems. Group riding has long been practiced in Connecticut; in tact' at times it has come under the close oo- servation of the law. At one time the state motor vehicles department felt called upon to notify motorists that It was all right to share rides with others working in the same industry or same town, but charging them flat rate TOT travel to and from changed their vehicle from a pleasure to livery car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-13
Views Of The Press

izing heavily.
 Eventually the U-boat menace must be overcome so that our ships can move freely day or night. While the measures to bring that condi- ton about are being put in opera ton course for coastal vessels should be charted so that they may go into port every night and avoid the risk of being torpedoed in the dark. The delay involved would be a small price to pay for the result ant saving in ships. cargoes and human lives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-13
ARREST THE sPEEDERs
Bridgeport Post)

Now that the auto testing lanes have been closed by order of the governor and the Motor Vehicle commissioner, very wisely we think as matter of wartime conservation we hope that the inspectors will be used by the state to save lives and conserve rubber by patrolling the highways and enforcing the speed limit which President Roose- welt has asked all motorists to Ob- serve and which Connecticut has enacted into law.
 One has only to travel along the Merritt parkway for five minutes to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-13

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Where is an adverb denOting place; when denotes time. Therefore it is not correct to say, Where there is reason to expect criticism, write dis creetIy." The correct adverb Is when.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-13
REDUCING THE TOLL
(Boston Post)

Until such time as the ships of our Merchant, Marine can be ade- quately equipped and their crewA properly trained to protect them selves against the U-boat, there should be no movement of such ves- sells in the coastwise service at night. A big proportion of the ships sunk off our coast have gone down in night attacks. ard in continuing to run our vessels after dark we are giving the undersea raiders an ad- vantage on which they gre capitai-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-13

Times like the present always usher in many changes. We wouldn't be surprised if it might not produce demand (has 1t been heard before?) for swimming tacn- ities in the north end section of the city. With Lakewood abandoned for this pur- pose thoughts turn to Fulton and Wa tterviue Parks. The space is there, but the money for development and upkeep may not be.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-13

to control the cost of living really means, and what every family can do to contribute its share to this anti-indation pro- gram.
 The meetings will be only the first of a series of similar sessions to explain other war objectives = or ganiZation for rural fire fighting, sugar rationing,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-13
Current Comment

It is generally recognized on the fighting front that war factory workers are doing as much as any, one to win the war.
 Capt. Hewitt T. Wheless, Army
 Air Corps hero.
 Doolittle carried out the raid against Japan from the air base Shangri La, which was not other wise described by Roosevelt. Berlin radio broadcast heard in
 New York.
 Our nation probably contributed more to the industrial revolution than any, but we understod 1t less. Prof. George s. Counts, Colum-
 bit university.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-13
Washington Merry Go-Round

Ships Chiefs Carpet About Aonc Snings Report with Maritime Commission and Novy Charges Delay Construction of AntSubmorne Patrol Craft Despite War; Congesmen Continue Dip Into Gravy Bowl
 
  of io hN had the tnnntI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-13
. NATIONAL
 SPOTLIGHT
U. S. Gives
 Rural Grapevine Gigantic Job
BY PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat Washington
 Correspondent

Beginning about mid-June, phen-
 Omena strange for even these un- usual war times will be observable all over the United States. In half million rural neighborhoods, groups of from 10 to IS farm families will sit down to have explained to them, by one of their number, just what the Presidents seven-point program
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-13
Daily Almanac

Daily Almanac Sun rises 5:ls a. m.; sets s;s2 p m. twar time) All vehicles must be lighted thirty min- utes after sunset
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-13

Copyright, 1942, by United Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1942-04-23
CONSTRUCTION
OF new ROADS
is NOW HALTED
Order From Public Roads Ad-
ministratiOn Does Not Affect
Projects Already Under Way

Instructions not to start any new
roads projects in this county were re-
ceived yesterday by the Garrett
County Commissioners from the Pub
lie Roads Administration.
The order does not affect the con-
struction work already started on four
roads in the county, but will reduce
other road work to maintenance only,
according to Walter L. Hull, county
roads engineer.
No reduction in county roads en-
ployes is anticipated, as it is expected
that the four roads now under con-
struction will keep the men busy for
some time.
Clearing the right of way for con-
struction of 522 miles of new road in
the Selbysport area in relocating the
present highway that is to be flooded
by waters from the new government
flood-control dam, being constructed
there, was started on Tuesday.
This will be a 16-foot stone base
highway and the contract was recent
~ awarded to the Cumberland Con-
tracing company The construction
calls for an outlay Of $118,0OO by the
Federal government. Local labor will
be used, according to Paul Friend,
County Commissioner. Other roads
now under construction by the coun-
ty roads department include the
Smouse road, near Loeb Lynn, the Bit
finger, Rock Lodge road, and the
Blooming Rose road. Twelve miles of
construction work will not be affected
by the order, it was stated.
The information received was as
follows: 1.-THE War Production Board
Conservation order No. L-41, pro-
hibits starting highway construction
projects until preference rating is is
sued or d project specifically author
lied by the Director of Industry OPP
erations. This applies to all projects
whether or not critical materials are
involved, | am instructed to advise
not to permit any work to start on
projects not covered by preference
rating. This does not affect projects
actually under construction"
The planned completion of the
North Glade road, a distance of eight
tenths of mile, will be abandoned
for the time being, Mr.. Friend said
Gas Tax Receipts Off
Mr. Friend also announced that the
county's share of the gasoline tax had
been reduced about fourth from the
original budget, the expected $4,000
per month having been cut to $4,000
on account of the decrease in motor
traffic Money from gasoline tax will
be used for maintenance.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1942-04-23
REV. B. FINNEY BRAGG
Oakland Will Join
Nation In Observing
National Youth Week
Program This Year Will Be
Sponsored by Junior Chamber
Of Commerce

Oakland will Join with hundreds Of
other communities throughout the
United States in observing National
Boys and Girls Week the first week in
May. This years program is being
sponsored by the Junior Chamber of
Commerce.
Preliminary plans for the event
were announced at the regular meet
ing of the organization on Tuesday
evening by Howard j. White, vice
president
Activities will stress important
phases of the development Of the boy
and girl such as citizenship, educa-
ton. religion, thrift, vocational
training, recreation, hobbies, home
life, health and safety. Special en-
phasis this year will be the place of
the boy and girl in the community
during war time.
Among the activities will be the
election of junior officials to substi-
tutc temporarily for the Mayor and
City Council, and other local officials
upon "National Defense Day" The
object will be to impress upon youth
their duty and privilege of taking an
intelligent interest in civic affairs
The Junior officials arc to be chosen
from the seniors of Oakland high
school by an election in the school
within the next few days A mayor
six city counciImen, city police, clerk
superintendent of water works, etc.
will be chosen.
During the week boys and girls
will be invited to inspect various in
dustrial plants around town. In lieu
Of am Inspection trip the G. and P
Telephone company is showing a pic
turc at the high school on Friday
morning.
This youth week movement was in
auguatcd in Oakland a number of
years ago by the Boys Work Com
mittce Of the Oakland Rotary Club
and for three or four years was con-
Quoted as an achievement contest, and
made countrywide. For the past two
or three years, however, the project
has been abandoned.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1942-04-23
Wendell Umbel Wins
FLA Speaking Contest

Wendell Umbcl, Friendsville High
schools representative in the Future
Farmers of America public speaking
contest, won first place in the regional
meeting at Grantsville held last
Thursday night
Umbel will represent this area in
a Statewide contest to be held at the
University Of Maryland, College Park,
on Saturday. April 25, and will use as
his theme, "Widening Horizons"
At the meeting there will also be
contests on poultry and cattle judg-
ing
Charles Colgan, Grantsville High
student won second place and spoke
on "How Agriculture Affects Ma
tional Defense"
Accident High and Flintstone High
were also represented. Oakland did
not have a representative this year.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1942-04-23
Priesthood Clinics
Have Been Arranged

DR.. Theodore Shrop, Deputy State
Health Officer for Allegany and Gar
rett Counties, and f. +. Rathbun,
County Superintendent Of Schools,
have announced that pre-school clinics
for the purpose Of inoculating and
vaccinating children entering school
next fall for the first time will be
held at the following schools upon the
dates and at e hours listed:
Bloomington, April %, 9 a, m.
Swanton. May -, a. m.
kitzmillcr, May Ia, p. m.
NindeX, May p, p. m.
Parents of children in these school
communities are requested to have
their children, who are entering school
for the first time, next September
attend one of the above clinics.
Similar clinics will be held in other
centcrs in the county later, of which
due notice will be given in this paper
There will be no cost or charge of any
kind to any parents for these services
to their children.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1942-04-23
MiA4o4 Qo4 The Hind .

Before venring forth in the morning wash and shave
comb their hair and brush their teeth Before leaving for bust
they take good look in the mirror be that they
presentabe
John Ruskn suggests that should have mirror for the
mind we'll the body He says: TRY get the strength of
heart look yourself fairly in the face in mind well body
doubt that mind a less pleasant thing look
than the face and for thai needs looking
always your toilet table, and that with
proper you dress your body and mind before them daily
What attitudes you rejecting in your mental
people attracted to those who
shoes shned whose faces shaved
and hair cuhey also welcome whose minds dressed
with courage OPTIMISM joy, love- faith and hope.
Dress up your mind with positive qualities with victorious
and triumphant attitudes Be weldresSed mentally
well as physically
What difference if those in public life who have the
Of the nation charge could decide to become we'll
dressed men, mentally,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1942-04-23
Rationing of Gas to
Start May 18th

a system of gasoline rationing with
average motorists allowed from two
and onc-half to five gallons a week,
will be instituted by the Government
in seventeen Eastern States and the
District Of Columbia on May Is, the
Office Of Price Administration an
nouncod yesterday.
Automobile owners will be issued
gasoline rationing cards during 4
thrce-day registration period begin
ming May -. Operators of trucks and
other motor vehicles recognized as
"commcrcial", will not be required to
obtain rationing cards and their pur-
chases of gasoline will not be re-
stricted.
The ration cards will run from May
Is to July /, and the number of gallons
ohtanablc between those date will
be announced later.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1942-04-23
REV. BRAGG TO BECOME
BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR
Will Have Charge OF Three
Churches In This Area, Be
ginning May l

Rev. B. Finney Bragg will become
the pastor of the Garrett Baptist
Field the first Sunday in May, under
the direction of the Maryland Baptist
Union Association and the State Board
of Missions.
Rev Bragg is a native of Midland,
Arkansas. He was graduated from the
Fort Smith Senior High school, and
received his higher education at the
College Of the Okarks, GAINESVILLE, Ar
kansas; the Northeastern State Teach
ers College, Tahlequah, Okla, and the
Ovachita Baptist College, Arkadel-
phia, Ark, majoring in Bible and Re
ligious Education
In the fall of 1888 he went to Wash
ington, D. c., and secured employ
ment with the Government. For the
past year he has been employed in the
office of Naval Communications.
In 1889 Rev Bragg started mis-
sion at Glen Echo. Md, two years
later organizing II as a community
Baptist church and serving as its pas
tor until March Is, when he accepted
the call to serve in Garrett county.
Rev. Bragg will become pastor Of the
Mountain Lake Park, Ferndale and
the Deep Greek Lake Baptist churches
in May. These churches were rcorgan-
lied five years ago under the leader
ship Of the Rev. William B. Omdortf,
who is now pastor Of the First Bap-
fist church at Eckhart, Allegany
county.
Rev. Bragg's wife was the former
Miss Ethel Ashby, Of Candle, Va. They
will reside for the present at 81 Oak
street, in Oakland.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1942-04-23
Scouts To Collect Paper

Town trucks are to he used Sat
urday to make collection Of old news
papers and magazines in cooperation
with the Oakland Scout troop, it was
announced by Howard Naylor, Scout
master,
The trucks will stop at every house
and persons who have any material
arc asked to have the same ready
when the truck arrives. Scouts will
accompany the trucks and assist III the
loading.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1942-04-23
Draft Board All Set
For 18th Registration
Will Be Held Saturday, Sunday
And Monday for Men
As to 64. Inclusive


Reconstruction cards have been sent
ont 70 all REGISTRARS and everything is
IN readiness for the four+b registra-
lion 70 he held tbrouohon+ the state
and Garrett county Anril 25 26 and
81 inclusive if was announced bv the
County draft hoard
An mon who hocaro AZ on o., be-
foro Fobrnarv 1f 1942 and who had
NOT reached +boi,, 65tb birthday on
Anil 81 1o42 win he rcgisterod The
onroIIina will bo done at tbn schools
IF tho county as in the preceding
,oo;stration Teachers will act as
,.aa;.tra,.s