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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25

and spindleS began to do the work first of scores, then hundreds. then thousands of men. This accelera- ton of material progress went on until 1t had completely outstripped mans control. It created a new world so rapidly that people could not adjust themselves to the change. Social diseases quickly began to manifest themselves slums, url- employment. depressions, trade har- riers, imperialism. Our failure to adapt ourselves spiritually to these tremendous changes at last brought us to a day when the disease be- came SO serious that something had to be done about 1t.
 Fasclsni, NaxlsEii, and Communism constitute attempts to alleviate the suffering which thls mAladjustment produced. The trouble with these systems is twofold. First they are purely mateFialistic. Tn the second place they proceed on the theory that might makes right Systems of this sort can never be the final answer to the needs Of . sick world.
 When people realize that the most important thing ln the world ls peo- pic, then will they realize that so- cial cures must all be based upon faith ln God and love for man.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25
New Departure

A War Labor Board panel has taken big step, one way or the other, by ordering a closed shop clause incorporated in the contract between a stationery manu- facturer and c. I. O. union. Persons with average memories can remember when President Roosevelt gave public assurance that the government, would not use it's powers to force closed shop clause into contract. That was only last fall, in the captive mines" case.
 Now VILE panel has taken the logical next step in the consistent course the board has pursued from the beginning. There may be little practical difference between ordering closed shop and order ing a maintenance of membership" clause. But even the pretense has been dropped
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25
Our Rent Is Due

Many Americans labor under the de- fusion that their country owes them a living and the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. An even greater number - intelligent enough to know that the privilege of being an American has been bought for them by the tears and blood of those who went before - never theless are complaisant about their good fortune and take the American heritage for granted
 Both of these classes need reminding that the freedom and privileges they enjoy - freedom of speech and of wor- ship, freedom to work, free education, the highest living standard mankind ever had attained - all of these benefits flow from the composite good will of the people of the United States For the in- estimable privilege of enjoying those ben- efits we owe debt to the United States. That debt may well be called rent. Unlike many landlords, Uncle Sam demands his rental fee only when he really needs 1t. This is one of those times. Your rent is due. Are you paying?
 Those men who have volunteered, those men who have been drafted, their wives and children and parents are paying their rent. How about the rest of us? Those who whine about the hours they have to work, the pay they get, are not paying their rent. Those who do not buy war bonds and stamps up to the limit of their capacities are not paying their rent. Those who waste precious rubber by unnecessary or care less motoring are not paying their rent. Those who complain. about necessary rationing programs, and decline to help save materials and transportation, are not paying their rent. Those who will not take the trouble to gather metal scrap from around their homes and turn it in, to save grease for glycerine, to save tin cans for salvage, are not paying their rent.
 Those who believe everything bad about our allies, and spread alarming and dis turbing rumors, are not paying their rent. Those who argue that we cannot win = and those who contend that we cannot lose - are not paying their rent. Freedom and prosperity cannot maintain themselves, except as we value them enough to pay the price. Our rent is due. Let's pay it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25

It must be the millennium. Nothing else could be at hand when member of the Socialist Party calls on Mayor Jasper McLevy to get out of the gubernatorla! race this fall The request or demand comes from Michael Graft of Bridgeport, who was former Socialist alderman III that city. He addressed an open letter to the mayor week ago in the form ot communication to the Bridgeport Herald. The writer says lot of nice things about the Democratic administration of Gov. Robert A. Hurley and also thinks well ot the Democratic congressman at Wash ington. But he evidently believes that the presence of Bridgeport's mayor in the gubernatorial race may bring about State of affairs similar to 1888, when ex- governor Raymond E. Baldwin went into office by virtue of huge McLevy vote which spelled the difference between win and lose for Dr. Wilbur L. Cross. No one comedies Mayor McLevy any such vote this fall, although anything can happen at an election. He, however, will be forced to overcome as much voting lethar- gy among voters as have candidates or other major political parties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25
New Hope for Cripples

The war-bred manpower Shortage has given to the physically handicapped an opportunity of which many of them had despaired and they are making good. Evidences of this came from many cities, and most recently from the University of Southern California's Psychology Clinic.
 Since Pearl Harbor this one agency has placed 1879 persons with physical handicaps in productive jobs. One armed men have become welders. One legged men operate drill presses. De- formed persons are sheet-metal workers. Midgets rivet aircraft. Deaf mutes are machinists. The lessons that are being learned will be of value long after the war is ended
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25

Meriden is doing a bit of celebrating and rejoicing these days. A brand new railroad station has just been completed and dedicated It has been long time coming for the structure it replaces, familiar to many Waterburians, was built in the dim distant days of 1882. We should say that Meriden was certainly deserving of new depot, particularly in view of the fact that it's on the maln line between New Haven and Hartford We always thought that proper railroad station made big difference in town. Waterbury once had two, but ever since inc Union Stations was built it has been ooing forward steadily. The same might 6e said of other communities, too. The depot can be good advertisement for the town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25

SOA444SO @4SN4S w S0SS
 It's like seeing your best friend tortured. Then if he doesn't leave the paper in the bathroom, he jams it in his pocket and takes 1t downtown.
 It seems to me that if he re- alized all the time and effort which goes into a newspaper, all the cable tolls that are spent, all the lives that are risked on battle front, all the work we go to to double-check story, he wouldn't be SO disrespectful.
 I admit he comes by it hon. estly, because his sister (my wife) is always complaining about the newspaper that get stacked up in the basement which I won't let her throw out. Once, or twice when I have been out of town she has thrown them out anyway, causing me to go all the way up to the Library of Con- gress for duplicates.
 But the other day I was read ing through some of these old pa pers and the columns you and l wrote on the Spanish Civil War. It's history now, but sometimes you can learn a lot from history. It saves you from repeating mis- takes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25
Current Comment

In the last war there was no Canadian Air Force. In this war there are already upward of i25. 1000 men in the Royal Canadian Air Force.
 James Layton Ralston, Canadian
 minister of national defense.
 A three-week tour of British fac. tories has convinced me that Amer ica has a lesson to learn in the employment of women in munition making.
 Brig Gen. G. M. Barnes. U. s.
 Army. moved an arrow in a thistle field. pointing it toward large war plant. wanted to see whether planes would notice it, They did and I got ( repFimand which richly deserved.
 William B. ThAyer. Milwaukee
 utility employe, wouldn't vote for Ham Fish un. der any conditions. I made my poe sltion on that very clear some time ago.
 -ThomAa Y. Dewey Republican
 nominee for governor Of NeW tokk'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25
U. s. AIDED HITLER

U. S. AIDED HITLER
 Everyone realizes now that the Spanish Civil War was Q nninia- ture rehearsal of this war, and that if we could have stopped Hitler and Mussolini in Spain, 1t probably would have stopped them from starting the big show.
 They were testing out the de- mocracieS. And the demOcracies failed in the test.
 You remember that the great majority of the American people saw the Spanish war very clear ly as the opening battle between the dictators and the democracies. The Gallup Poll showed this. The newspaper editorials showed this. The delegations of people who came to Washington to demand the lifting of the arms embargo showed this. The country, as usual, was far ahead of Wash ington, but the country couldn't do anything about it.
 Despite this overwhelming sentiment, the pubic could not get Roosevelt, the great leader of democracieS, to act.
 remember that you, yourself, went to the White House and ar ranged a luncheon between the President and Senator Borah, in which Borat begged and implored that the Spanish government be given the right to buy arms here to protect itself. Hitler and Mus solini were pouring arms in to help their fellow dictator, yet the anti-dictatorsr in Spain could get no help from us, the greatest democracy.
 And not even BOrah's elo- Quence could change the Presi- dent.
 You remember also that I went up to Hyde Park to talk to the President on this. He seemed to be ;e empathetic, but nothing hap pened. At the time we thought the State Department was sabotaging the White House, and there was no question but that a great many of the umbrella carrying boys around MT. Hull were heart and soul with Franco and believed that the dictators should have a better place in the sun.
 U. S. FOLLOWS BRITAIN
 However, there was another fac- tor, and 1t wasn't entirely the Church-though that counted too. It was the fact that for years 1t has been State Department pol- icy to follow the lead of the Bri- tish on all things pertaining to Europe. And the British govern ment wanted Franco to win.
 Lord Halifax and Sir Eric Ged- des and Sir Sammy. Hoare and Sir John simon and Chamberlain all were thinking of British invest- mepts in spain, were worried about the Blum Government in France, were scared to death over the effect of 8 spanish Republi- can victory on British labor.
 So VIC followed along with them. We followed the tradl- tolnAl policy the state Depart ment has always f0ll0wed-that Ia regard to al things European we take the cue from Britain.
 Not many people outside Wash- ineton. or even fin Washington realize how deeply that policy is imhedded in OUT system. For years it has been the first rule Of tho State Department ln the morning, and the last rule at night. For Q while it was based on sound logic, namely that we had no fleet in the Atlantic and we must depend on the BHiiah.
 But now things have changed, and I think il's tlme Cor lhe pel-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25

New England's mica deposits are being explored to the furthermost depths. WlCn mica an essential in our war industries and with imports off for the duration oI the war the production of mica Ill tnls section of the nation is booming. Mines that have gone unworked for years are now going full blast. p are now m opel- ation in New Hampshire alone ana oou- ble that number are expected to be going soon. All aid possible to development oi this industry should be lent by govern ment agencies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25

htical campaigns, often merely to be nom mated before being elected. Their serv- ice is more continuous than that of judges of the superior or supreme courts for their court must be open at all times for business. There is a lot to be said for complete removal of the office from po- litical campaigning, provided the term of office is sufficient, the salary sufficient, and the appointive power not abused.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25

icy to change. I think 1t should change not merely because of our tragic mistake in following the British in Spain, not oply because we now have 8 navy equal to Britain's in the Atlantic, but be- cause we want to win the peace after this war.
 WILL THIS BE LAST WARP
 That peace, as I see 1t. has got to be one in which we play a very important part. We cant back out of things immediately after the war is over as we did last time. We've got to stay in pitch and make sure that war IS not going to crop up again in 20 years. If we don't do that, if we don't make sure that there isn't going to be another war for a long, long time, then-whats the use?
 And the time to begin exercis- ing our own independence re- garding foreign policy is right now. Partnership in this war means shouldering political head aches as, well as military head aches. But although we have to help defend India, we have noth- ing to say about the very diffi- cult political factors which may bring the defeat of India. God knows we don't want the re- sponsibility! But we have It whether we want it Or not. And since British policy affects our policy in the Philippines, and our color policy here at home, and in all the Pacific Islands, we might as well get in and pitch now.
 This is not critical of the Br1- tish people = though it may be critical of the old reactionary cabinet clique which balled things up on Spain and which still seems to be thinking about investments rather than winning the war.
 Of course, the President has
 q lot to do, and can't attend
 to everything. But. someone, somehow has got to get in and
 show the public that we can
 love the British, fight for the
 British, but not be the tail on
 the British political kite.
 For if we don't iron this out right now I'm afraid that imme- diately the ink Is dried on a peace treaty, reaction will set in. Our isolationist friends around Chicago will begin twisting the British lions tail again, and we'll ind ourselves going 1t alone and heading for another war twenty years later. DREW.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25

A Democrat reader wonders, in connec. ton with an item here the other ngnC, II the Naugatuck River might not reveaI sufficient scrap metal to make sucn q salvage attempt worthwhile. On large scale such salvaging is now begun m tne Midwest and far West. A little nitiatNe by organized groups probably might oring some good results.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25

e. How large is the membership of the American Legion?
 A. In July, 1922, there were l,- 1O7, ,876 members, the highest on rec- ord O. the organization.
 e. What is the motto of the Coast Guard?
 A. semper paratus tAlways pre- |paredl.
 @. Which sells more records, 2 popular swing number or 8 Hin Bil- ly song?
 A. Over a period of time Hill Billy and other folk songs outseu popular swing recordings.
 @. How are "pine" pillows made. A. Contrary to popular belief these pillows are not made Of pine needles. The needles from balsam ] fir, and red, white and black spruce I trees are used, and should be gath cred green. Strip the needles and save only the short tips. Put them in a cambric or muslin cover and cover with a decorative pillow top. These little pillows remain fragrant for long time. o. Name the singer who ap- peared with Tommy Dorsey In the photoplay, Ship Ahoy."
 A. Frank Sinatra, who was then regular member of Dorsey's or chestra.
 @. Is it advisable to use q hot iron to smooth wrinkled parchment paper?
 A. A hot iron should never be used in contact with the parch- ment paper and best results will be obtained if the material is dried without the application of artificial heat. The simplest method is to smooth the parchment paper by moistening with water and drying under tension, as stretching over frame.
 @. Is a child born to alien par ents on an American ship on the high sea citizen of the United States?
 A. No.
 @. Does lightning follow drafts from an open window or door? A. It follows the line of least re- sistance to the earth, and would not turn from its normal course to run horizontally because Q window or door is open. 1 @. Are Leahy and Lahey two forms of the same Irish name? ! A. They derive from different roots. Leahy means "heroic," and Lahey means 'lord" or ruler"
 e. What was the Circus Maxi mus in Rome, Italy? i A. It was built for chariot races and other amusements. It was 3l2 feet high, 1875 feet long. and Ozo fleet wide. The last race there was under the auspices of Tottla the Os- to a great extent in ruins. In spite trogoth in 549 A.D., when Rome was lof its enormous size very little re- mains today of the Circus Maximus.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
TODAY's SYMPTOM
By EARL L. DOUGLASS D. D.

Every now and again in this stu- pendous struggle we remind our- selves that we are in the midst of a revolution. What we should do is to recall that a revolution has been in progress now for consider
 ably more than a century and that the struggle through which we are
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25

passing IS the culn1ination of a process W hi c h started long ago.
 With the conn., ing of the steam
 engine, m a h. kind found it. self in possess sion of a power entirely unique. T h e machine took the place of the slave. and a. faw " h a Q C
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25


 1. Did Brazil declare war on all three of the principal Axis powers2
 2. Name the leader of the first ale American bombing raid against oc- cupied France.
 3. Tn which month of 194l were Greece and Yugoslavia invaded by Germany?
 1. What is the name for lower house of the Canadian ParliamentP
 s. Chester A. Arthur succeeded to the office of President upon the death of which President2
 6. What Is the chemical formula for ordinary water?
 2. A dolman is Q womans cloak, a stone monument or q mountain in Italy?
 8. Which state is nicknamed '"The Old North State"? 9. Which Shakesperean character speaks the lines beginning, ITO be or not to be? that Is the questlon"7
 10. Brazil declared war on Qer- many in World War I; true or falseP
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25
Selected Poem
AUrUMN's GLORY

(Hy Estelle Ray in the Boston PosD I look at the deep blue ocean,
 And hear the sea gulls call; But I long for the distant hills In the dreamy days of fall. must wander in the forest
 Just as in days of old; Back where the naples are aflame With colors of red and gold. I shall finger by the bEcokside--
 Where brown plumes of goloenroo' Softly wave goodby to summer
 And to purple asters nod. [ shall still see autumns glory
 When days are drear and cold; 4 picture of the wooded hills
 Tn memory shall ever hold.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25
Washington Merry-Go-R
BY DREW PEARSON

Pearson Warns Against U. Being Tail of British Kite; Cities History of Rehearsal in Spain for the World Wor; Urqes Our Political Independence to Protect the Pedce Letter Allen RecoIs Record of Me"yso-Rounders.
 Washin C.,
 30 1922
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25
Questions
 and Answers
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 a.. What Is the rank of naval officers in command of stlbuarines2
 A, Lieutenant commander, or in some cases lieutenant. , e. When and from what cause did the explorer, Knud Rasmussen, die?
 A. He died December 2l, lo33 from food poisoning, contracted while returning from a photograph ing expedition to Eastern Greeta- land.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25
A Thought for Today

Blessed Is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is.-Jeremiah 17:7.
  Trust men, and they will be true to you; treat them greatly, and they will show themselvNs great.-Emerson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25
Major Robert s. Allen, Third Army ManeuverS, Leesville, La.
Washington, D. C.,
 September 30, 1922.
Dear Bob:

in bad nun suppose shouldn't swell but morning he gees on m d us
 sits the mixed with the society news ana the tn kn ar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25

TODAY's COMMON ERROR Two negatives make an afarm- ative, as "She doesn't need any (not mol assistance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25
. NATIONAL
 SPOTLIGHT
To Scrap Or
 Not To Scrap .Is The Problem

Peter Edson Is on vacation, dur, ing which time Robert Ruark f writing his coIumn.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25

Tommy Farr, the heavyweight fighter, who is proprietor of bar in Brighton, England. tried for the second time to be elected to the city council, but was refeated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25
What's Your l. O.?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to back page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25

, q. When and from what cause
 did the explorer, Knud Rasmussen. diA3 l -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-25

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Evening star., 1942-02-19

of the
Moment

One man I know considers his
wife's kitchen shelves a complete
mystery. And he disapproves Of
mysteries about the house.
Every once in awhile, therefore, he
goes through the kitchen cupboard
to see what faults he can find.
Usually it is a search for the bicar-
Donate of soda which starts him of.
He finds three opened boxes Of it
tucked into three different corners,
and then he goes on rampage. He
says there are duplicates and triph-
Gates of practically every seasoning.
1t is obvious, he claims, that his wife
forgets where she stores her things,
and simply goes out to buy another
package.
He tried last year to reform her
But he had his troubles. She didn't
take to the idea of cross-reference
file of her kitchen shelves.
But now he is haunting her with
q new phrase. He says she's hoard
ing. He tells me he thinks that
she's going to have to reform. She
has no comeback now. JEAN.