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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-03-07

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12
The Smaller Allies

We incline to think of the war in terms Of Germany-1taly-Japa verus U S. A. Brltain-China-RusSia That is, of course, ths main outline of the lineup Our posi- ton is better than that however. There are, among the 26 nations allied against the Fascistt conspiracy, other peoples whose help might well be the balance of power that will mean victory
 The Dutch: They might have stood by idly and watched Malaya and the Philippines fall, taking a chance as so many others have taken it. that they would not be next. But the Dutch knew better. Their homeland in Europe was overrun and desolated by that same tragic error. Once, but not twice On the oay Japan struck Dutch planes flew to Singapore, Dutch submarines sand transports in the Gulf of Siam, Dutch planes struck the first blows in defense of SaraWak, The Netherlands have been conquered, but Dutch spirit lives on, and Holland still fights with indominable courage.
 The Norwegians: Eighty per cent of t he magnificent Norwegian merchant fleet is fighting the fight against Fas- cism. It is estimated that half the gaso- lire and oil reaching Britain today goes in Norwegian ships manned by NorWeg ian crews. Almost thousand Morse fly CTS are in training in Canada; training comps for Morse troops are in England, and raids on the Norwegian coast always include some of these; in addition there are Norwegian volunteers with the Brit ish and Russian Armies
 The Poles: Every spectacular air raid on Germany includes Polish pilots, and the reconquest of Libya was partly due to their work in the air. Polish troops are training in England and Russia. Free French: Valuable aid in the occupation of Syria, many bold strokes in Africa, a sizable force in the British Isles, and navy whose strength is by no means neg lig1ble-all these with more to come are definite contributions of the French who have not forgotten freedom. Yugoslavs: Many German divisions have been kept busy by the Serbian guerillas who never stopped fighting.
 Greeks, Belgians, Danes, Czechs - the Allied armies are full of volunteers from those countries, and in every one of the occupied lands an effective opposition to the German conquerors still drags after them, whereas none of the minor stooge countries allied to the Axis is making a wholehearted effort in it's support. Gen. tral-American countries have hobbled fifth column work and otherwise aided. Time is welding a worldwide alliance against those who thought to rule the world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12

ing pain. Martyr had it because he had in his heart the best thing man can ever have, rdmely, a deep and abiding faith in the eter- nal power and love of God. The young missionary was in a strange land, far from loved ones, with not a person among the teeming mil lions to speak to him a word of re- assurance and comfort. Yet he en- ters ill his diary the fact that he had repose and comfort. He medi- tated with great joy upon the peace of God.
 We are never alone unless We de- rberately want to be alone and shut ourselves out from the com- panionship of God. We are never unsupported unless we roughly thrust away the loving hand which God extends toward us. If we are without peace and consolation in our troubles, it is because faith has not led us to turn to the One in whom all comfort abides. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou are with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me-"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12
Without Garages?

We were interested in reading of a sur vey conducted in New London one night recently. We don't know whether it was a good test or not as it was Wednesday night and that was during the height of the recent cold spell. At any rate after check-up it was discovered there were l. 960 automobiles parkeu all night long in the streets of the city. That seems like great number, but in a city like Water bury the number would probably be even greater.
 It proves, of course, that city officials are correct in their efforts to have these cars removed from the streets for such congestion as that even in peacetime constitutes a hazard which is a needless one. However, another survey might also prove that there were lacking that many units of garage space for these cars to oc cupy. Too often we lose sight of the fact that in great many instances people liv- ing in apartments and tenements can't obtain garage facilities close to their res idences.
 While they may be blamed for obstruct- ing traffic i'll case of bad fire or some other catastrophe, still the fact remains they are caught in position which is de- cidedly not of their own making in all ln- dividual instances. Che problem usually brings up another Kidding the streets of all-night parkers definitely imposes job of finding or providing more garages or side-yard parking facilities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12
Selected Poem
FREEDOM SPEAKS


 (James A. Anderson in the New York sum- Now I will take my sword again Says she of the starry eyes) Now will call my fighting men Sturdy of limb and stout Of heart, Sixteen millions to take my part; For reckless foe has made his boast That he will set foot upon my coast And spoil by land with his ruthless host Ere ever my sons can rise (SayS she of the starry eyes). My valiant sons not asleep (G9vs she of the starry eyes) By night, by day, they vigil keep, With their powder dry and the!r guns in hand, An eye the ocean, and one on the land, As they forge weapons for the fight, Deadly weapons wherewith to smite All those mongers of hate and spite And frightfulness and lies Says she of the starry eyeS). Clear and loud is my trumpet call Says she of the starry eyes),
 70 ne, and all. Not an arm is weak, not eye is dim, As they D ess rioat on. fi"h~"~ '"d grim: Never fear in their hearts be, For they fight for ther hear.S, ana homes-and me, Freedom herself for they are free! It is worth the sacrifice Says she of the starry eyes)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12

We'll, the House has passed it's version of the daylight saving bill. You'd hardly know it was the House, though, for the vote was ridiculously small on what should be an important consideration for this body. The vote actually was 67 to 20, about three to one, which is convincing, but when only 87 of 435 members of the House vote on an important war measure, then something must be wrong. We think that the size of the vote recorded tran scends all other ramifications of the dis cussion on daylight saving. Why even in the Senate there were practically as many votes cast there and the Senate has, when all places are filled, only 96 members. The House bill would let the President order clocks pushed ahead only one hour, while the Senate would let him order a two hour advance if necessary. There'll be a conference before the final version is drawn and the country notified to get ready for the change.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12
Should They Be Delayed?

Expenditure of over $14O0O,00O on parkway improvements and extensions throughout Westchester County in New York State is apt to be curtailed, accord ing to reports from down that way. It's the war, you know Everything pertaining to civil life is giving way to the war ef- fort That's good idea, because we want to return this little old world of ours to normalcy and we can't so long as there are dictators and expansion-mad rulers around. But sometimes there may be too much putting aside of our everyday ef- forts. And this might be one such in- stance
 Westchester's fine system of roadways would be an asset to New York and New England in the event the war was carried to our doorsteps. And all our civilian de- fense efforts right now are based on, theory of invasion and attack. If such calamity befalls us then we are going to need all the roads this region boasts for troop movements and for evacuation of civilians to safer places. That's why Con- necticut is hurrying along work on such important road projects as the Wilbur L. Cross Parkway and the main arteries con- meeting with it.
 We don't know if it isn't good idea to tackle all the big highway projects, even though the number of pleasure cars travelling over them may be decreased in the months to come. If they only proved of value once in permitting troop move ment that saved community from dlsas- ter they would be worth twice the mil- lions which they will cost. Providing ready access to and from New England and New York City is certainy good war preparation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12
Pedaling Pastors

Down in Durham, N G. ministers of the gospel have agreed to make all their shorter pastoral calls on bicycles. It isn't silly, and it isn't grandstande play. Every gallon of gasoline, every ounce of rubber saved is just that much more for shortening the war. Plenty of other peo- pie are going to be doing things like that soon. It won't hurt them nearly as much as they may now imagine.
 In fact, lots of people are going to earn to walk all over again, and in do- ng so they are going to find pleasure md benefit in something of which they have robbed themselves in this motor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12
Lafayette Returns

In 1777 the Marquis de Lafayette came to America and offered his sword in the service of liberty. In 1922 another Lafay- cite joins the American forces in another struggle for liberty Today's Lafayette is ship, the great liner built as the Nor mandie, now being transformed into a naval auxiliary.
 The first Lafayette was hamburger of victory in a troubled time. They have named the great French liner well, in the hope that she too will fight for the liberty that has been torn away from the land where she was built. May she prove, like her namesake, a hamburger of victory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12

on secret during a chat With congressional chiefs in Speaker Sam Rayburn's office following his momentous message to Congress. Seated ill one of Rayburn's big, comfortable easy chairs the Presi- dent remarked, Charley, what do you think of this suit I'm wear ing?"
 The President was attired in a dark blue serge business suit in- stead of the cutaway coat and striped trousers he usually wears on formal occasions.
 T think it's very becoming, MT. President" said McNary. "I like it better than formal clothes. Why do you ask?"
 "I'll let you in on secret" said the President with mis- chievous smile. When Winston Churchill and I were drafting postwar plans during his visit we decided to devote one plank to a clothes reform. We decided that after the war there were to be no more stiff shirts and cutaway coats.
 That sort of formality smacks too much of the Axis. We are going to propose that everyone dress in ordinary clothes. It's more comfortable and sensible and expressive of the times of wiping out class distinctions"
 FDR SIDELIGHTS
 AS top man in the House, Speaker Sam Rayburn acted as master of ceremonies when the President. delivered his annual message to Congress, but one fea- ture of the program was com- plete surprise to Rayburn. This was the tribute to his 60th birth day, secretly arranged unbe- knownst to Rayburn by House Parliamentarian Lewis Deschler. Senator Carter Glass of Vir- ginia, who observed his 84th birthday the day previous, looked weary when he entered the cham Der on the arm of Vice President Wallace but was as eXuberant as a college cheer leader when he applauded at the finish of the ad- dress. Pacifist Representative Jeannette Rankin of Montana, who voted against declaring war on Japan and present during the roll-calls on the German and Italian war votes,- sat primly in her seat taking notes while the President spoke. :. While wait ing for the President to appear Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, one time member of the House, chinned about government prob lems with an old friend, Repre- sentative Cliff Clevenger of Ohio. Copyright 1942. by United Fea-
 ture Syndicate, IncD
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12

Both of Connecticut's senators, Francis T. Maloney and John Danaher, are in favor of some sort of protective legisla- tion for automobile dealers. They don't want to see them suffer as a result of the ban placed on new car sales. Every effort should naturally be taken to see that such dealers are allowed to get back the money they have invested in new stock. But over and beyond that what of the thousands of businessmen who probably will have to close up shop and find some other means of living. What will be their position after the war ends. Many of them may not be able to take up where they left off. It does seem as if such drastic movement, should have it's compensations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12

Save your bottle-caps! That's the motto of New London resident. He thinks that the cork and the metal contained in them will be valuable very shortly and that a tremendous salvage could be brought about in this nation, which certainly IS an all-out consumer of drinks coming i'll containers necessitating use of bottle caps There may be something ln this, but until disposition of the same can be found, where will they accumulate?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12
Questions
 and Answers
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
 The Waterbury Democrats Ser vice Bureau will answer for you free, any question of fact or in- formation, not involving exten- sive research. Write your ques- ton clearly. sign name and ad- dress. enclose three cent postage stamp. Medical or legal advice cannot be given. Address Water bury Democrats Washington Ser vice Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street. Washington, D. c.
 o. Which is the largest Army camp in the United States?
 A. Fort Bragg, N. c. has the largest population.
 o. When did Japan take over Korea (Chosen)?
 A. In 3O2, Great Britain and Ja . pan reached an agreement concern inc Korea. In 1905 the Japanese protectorate was established. In 1907 France recognized Japanese rights in Korea, md in 1910 Korea was formally annexed by Japan.
 o. Which country owns the sl- and of Nauru in the South Seas? Is it inhabited and what are its prin- cipal resources?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12

"Business- as -usuap minded mo- tor moguls, summoned to Wash ington to draft belated plans for the conversion of their industry, in effect thumbed their noses at OPM-with the support of eX- motor mogul OPM Director Knud- sen.
 Inside story Of this episode, one month after Pearl Harbor, is one of the most amazing of the amaz- ing record of OPM.
 It started last Monday when heads of auto management and labor met with OPM, Army and Navy chiefs. Knudsen opened the conference with brief talk in which he complained that he had been kicked around and that the motor mOguls had been kicked around.' But despite this, he declared he was proud of their contribution to national defense.
 HID DA DAouGit ~ UlS lldlll HULL the auto executives.
 They then took the floor and announced they were willing to convert their plants to war pro- duction-provided the government met their terms. Foremost of these claims were one more month of auto production beyond Janu- ary 31, plus escalator clauses in their war contracts to enable them to raise prices to meet "unfore- seen developments"
 In other words the auto moguls were willing to make tanks, planes and guns for the government provided they were assured of a normal profit.
 None of. this got out of the closed-dOOr meeting. The OPM news release reported only that everything was sweetness and light and that the industry was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12
Whats Your l. O.?
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to back page for the answers.

1, SPAB is a name for minced ham, an airp,ane or the initials or the name of a government agency?
 2. Psychiatry has to do with the study of the human mind, or the occult? 3. Who wrote "The Alhamb-a? 4. Income tax returns for 194l must be filed on or before what date?
 5. Give the last name of two well-known brothers - of stage, screen and radio-named John and Licnel.
 6. "Old Ironsides" was a n.c!:- name for which famous U. $. naval vessel? T. One president of the United States was born west of the Mis- sissippi river; name him?
 8. Which of these words, cession or session, refers to specific per iod of time?
 9 Who was commander of the American forces at the Battle cf New Orleans in the War of 1912?
 10. Does light travel more slowly through glass than through air?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12

A. The island has been goVerne>- under a British Empire Mandate since Void War I. Formerly it was a German possession and was placed by Great Britain under the direct charge of Australia. Its wealth S in the phosphate rock which pro duces millions of tons of valuable fertilizer. and also is valuable ma terial for smoke screens and m making certain chemicals. The pop ulation is about 3,400 and the area is BE- square miles. There are nor mally less than 200 Europeans m the population, the rest are natives and Chinese.
 o. How many parcel post pack ages were received by the Dead Let ter Office in 1940, and how much revenue was derived from auction ng this matter?
 A. Out of total of 433 900 pack res received, 215 900 were sold trough auction and brought $36,- .5O.94.
 o. When was the first pension law passed for veterans of the armed forces of the United States?
 A. The pension act enacted by Congress, March IS, 1913, granted officers :-) a month and privates $8 a month during life. provided they had served nine months or more in the Continental Army or Navy, or to the end of the Revolu- tionary War and could prove need of the money.
 EDITORS NOTE: If you are desirious of securing this weeks
 booklet entitled YOUR HEALTH BOOK. address F. M. Kirby,
 Dept. 8-1O9, Waterbury Democrat
 Service Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth
 St., Washington, D. C.. with 10 cents to cover postage.
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 all set to do everything wanted of it.
 NOTE: Also not mentioned by the press release was the fact that Walter Reuther, dynamic young vice president of the United Auto Workers, had outlined complete program for the rapid conversion of the industry to war production by pooling tools, pat tents and equipment. Knudsen and the plant owners do not favor any pooling arrangement. But Reuther's speech, the clearest made, drew big hand from the Army and Navy officials present. OUR WAY-OR NOTHING
 Tuesday, the day the President announced nis 5s,00O,000,0OO pro- gram, the conference got down to the business of setting up committee of the industry to draw up the conversion plans.
 Labor demanded representa- tion on this key committee. The employers baked.
 After a hot morning Wrangle over the issue, the conference ad- journed and the OPM board, con- siSting of KnudSen, Associate Di- rector Hilllnan, Undersecrtary of War Patterson and Undersecretary of the Navy Forrestal, went into a huddle.
 Knudsen sided with his for mer auto associates.
 But he was Outvoted three to one. Hilllnan, Patterson and FOrrestal supported the labor ties.
 With this decision made, the conference was reconvened Tues day night. The auto moguls made no secret of their disapproval, but argued no further about labor be- ing represented. Instead they trained their guns on the power of the Committee for Conversion. Again with the backing of Knudsen, they demanded that the committee be limited only to making recommendation" in other words, depriving the com mittee of real authority. The la bor representative insisted that the committee be given the power to determine" what measures should be taken to convert the industry to war production.
 The debate WaXed hot and heavy. At one point Knudsen said, ' SO."
 Make that double, Bill" quiet ly interjected Hillman. I'm on OPM too, you know"
 ENTER THE LAWYERS
 Finally, after hours of argument, Knudsen gave some ground and it was decided to have the OPM legal staff draw up an order set ting up the joint committee.
 The next morning the legal staff-former Wall Street and corporation attorneys re- muddied the waters by an- n0uncing that OPM did not have the authority to delegate any of its powers to commit tee. No such objection had ever before been raised regarding any of the management committees appointed by OPM, but on this committee, where labor would be represented, the lawyers found all sorts of obstacles.
 Again the OPM masterminds went into a huddle-out of which came compromise about which everybody is in doubt.
 Management says it goes too far; labor says not far enough. OPM is hoping for the best. Meanwhile the war rages fiercer in the Pacific. But the auto industry, greatest single produc- ing force in the U. s. A., is not much nearer conversion than before the conference.
 NOTE: After the conference the auto labor leaders told influ- ential members of Congress that no committee would accomplish anything in converting industries to war production as long as dol lar-a-year-men remained in con- trol. of OPM.
 DRESS CLOTHES OUT
 The President let Senate Repub- ucan Leader Charles McNary in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12
In Today's Mail
GIVE 'EM ENOUGH ROPE AND TAXPAYERS ASSN. WILL
 SING THE DEMO-
 CRATIC PARTY

MT. Editor:
 In reference to the attached clip ping. Everyone knows thta the city officials do not want to give the city help raise. And the Taxpayers League backed them up. That's all there is, there is no more. But me- think the cost of living is just as high for city hey as it is for anyone else. And I have not heard of any, thing in years that has caused such bitter feeling among city help. There is a growing hatred here against the Taxpayers League. And I am afraid they are losing lot of the Denny votes. What do you think. Raises and bonuses for everyone but city help. Why wouldn't they be as sore as H ---.
 A READER.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12
Daily Almanac

Moon rises 238 a. m.
 Sun rises 7:13 a. m.; sets 4:43 D. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty min- utes after sunset.
 Some years back there was cold spell similar 10 that of last week. It remained so long that most people became hardened and zero weather was regarded as warming up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12

dure. It W as at this tim e that Martyr wrote in his diary: "No horses b e in g to be had, I had an u Il expected re- pose. I sat in the orc Il ar d a Il d t Il 0 u g h t with sweet comfort of the peace of God"
 Repose in t h e midst of tortur-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12
Current Comment

Remember that your father did not lose his life-he gave it. Knox, presenting An
 napolis diploma to Ensign Isaac
 Kidd, Jr., whose father, Admiral Kidd, was killed at Honolulu.
 Let's keep the flag flying. Lieut.. Gen. Douglas Macarthur.