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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-22

The two battlers were: In one
corner, Louis B. Mayer, czar
of Metro Goldwyn-Mayer former
Republican National Committee
man, and close friend of Herbert
Hoover; in the other corner, Harry
Warner, energetic spark-plug of
Warner Brothers and an ardent
admirer Of President Roosevelt.
The argument occurred at a
meeting of top movie moguls called
to discuss future production
schedules.
Louis Mayer revealed plans to
pictureize the life of Henry Ford.
Discussion uncovered the fact that
the picture was to be a glamor-
GUS portrayal Of the motor mag
mates career with no refernce to
various activities which for many
years have been the subject Of
widespread denunciation.
"In other words, you are go
ing to put out whitewash,"
Warner remarked, according to
friends.
Henry Ford represents the
wheels Of civilization" retOrted
Mayer.
"And you have got yourself
caught under those wheels!"
shouted Warner.
Whereupon Mayer called War
ner fighting name. Warner re-
taliated with a swing to the jaw.
Then they were separated.
GASOLINE MIRACLE
Today, with gasoline scarce along
the Atlantic coast, certain U. S.
naval officers remember with re-
greet a mysterious inventor who
turned up during the last year
and said he was able to make
gasoline out of water.
The story seems like a myth,
but it is recorded in the U. S.
Naval Institute Proceedings, an
official record, and the Navy in
1916 was so convinced that gaso-
line could be made out of water
that it was willing to pay ST.
100000 for the process.
But suddenly, the inventor,
Portuguese, disappeared. The
Navy has never been able to find
him since.
Here is the official version as
written down by Captain E. P.
Jessop, then senior engineering
officer at the New York Navy
Yard. He records that a Portu-
guese named John Andrews came
to the engineering laboratory of
the New YORK Navy Yard where
he poured water from a Navy
bucket into the fuel tank of a
Navy motor boat engine, then took
small phial from his pocket and
dropped 6 or drops of a green
ish fluid into the tank. Then he
said, "Start the engine"
The inventor had not examined
the engine or altered it in any
way. 1t sputtered a bit at first,
then settled down to work and
consumed every drop of fuel in
the tank, developing rs per cent of
its rated horsepower.
"By this tine," writes Captain
JessOp in the official record,
Eve were in q state Of mind to
describe. We had seen q gas
engine assimilate q great per-
centage Of water in its fuel, when
all our experience had proved
that q very small percentage of
water in the fuel would make
the engine refuse duty; and the
simplicity Of Andrews equip
ment seemed to make it impOs-,
sibIe for him to have deceived
Ms"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-22
price increases allowed by OPA.
PEPPERS HITLER


PEPPERS HITLER
Hard-hitting Senator Claude
Pepper of Florida is fond of orn-
aments and his office is filled
with them.
One of his most priced is a
large, stone rattlesnake. But al
though 1t occupied a prominent
place on a mantlepiece in Pep
per's outer office, it attracted little
attention. Apparently there was
too much competition from other
things, such as fish tanks, paint
ings of Florida, fancy colored vases,
bronze statuettes, and so on.
However, the stone snake at last
has come into it's own. It has
become the cynosure of all eyes
since Pepper placed a sign on 1T
in big letters reading, 'HitIer".
POLITICAL GO-ROUND
Ellis Arnal, hard-hitting, young
Georgia Attorney General, run
ming against Governor Gene Tai
madge, Is making a hot issue of
the charge that in 1889 Talmadge
sent a representative of his pa
per (young Talmadge) to Japan
at the expense Of the Japanese
government under an agreement
whereby the paper would present
and print Japanese propaganda
for American consumption" AS
evidence, Arnal has produced a
letter signed by Tsato Takase, Of
fetal of former Jap propaganda
agency in the U. S. Latest to
feel John L. Lewis wrath against
New Dealers is Rep. Luther Pat
rick of Alabama, a militant Roose-
welt supporter. Despite Patrick's
100 per cent pro-labor record, he
is being vigorously opposed by Bill
Mich, Lewis Alabama hencheman.
Mich is backing a business man
who is running for Patrick's seat.
-. Tom Berry, cowboy and ex-
governor, who defeated isolation
ist Senator Bulow in the recent
South Dakota primary, is a rela-
tive of former Senator Berry of
Tennessee.
Copyright, 1912, by United
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-22

@. At what point in the United
States is The rising sun first scent
A.. Top of Mount Kathdin, sit
uated approximately in the geo.
graphical center Of Maine.
@. What 3 the real name Of
Ginny Simms? Where was she born
and how tall is she? .
A. Virginia e. (Ginny) Sinms was
born in San Antonio, Tex, and is
5 feet, S inches tall.
@. Is there a drama dealing
with the life of Jesse James?
A. Missouri Legend" a play by
Elizabeth Beall Ginty, published by
Random House, 1888, deals with
Jesse James.
@. Give formula for a jewelr;
cleaner and polish.
A. Aqua ammonia, ounce; pre-
pared chalk, 1-8 ounce. Mix, and
keep corked when not using.
@. On which network is Lowell
Thomas broadcasting now?
A. Over the NBC blue network
daily Monday to Friday at GAS p.
M, E. s. T.
@. How many Republican an
Democratic National Convention
have been held in Philadelphia?
A. The first Republican Nation
al Convention was held in Philadel.
phia in 1856 and other Republican
conventions in that city were in
1872, 1900 and 1910. The only Dem
ocratic National Convention heG
there was in 1886.
@. In the old navies was a cor.
vette larger than frigate?
A. The corvette ranked next be-
low the frigate, and usually hat
only one bank of guns.
y EDITORS MOTEL you are
DESTROYS of securing this weeks
booklet, GROWING ROSES"
address F. M. Kirby, Department
800, Waterbury Democrat Serv-
ice Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth
Street, Washington, ID. c., with
Is cents to cover postage.
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CASH OR NOTHING

CASH OR NOTHING
Next day, the experiment was
repeated with salt water. This
time, to make sure there was no
deception, the mixture was made
in room entirely bare of furni-
ture. Again the inventor poured
water into the gasoline tank, mixed
a few drops of green liquid with it.,
the engine started and did not
even sputter. 1t settled down at
onse, developing rs per cent Of
its rated horsepower.
Next, Inventor Andrews was tax
en- to Washington for a demon
stration before the Nays Bureau
of Engineering. 1t was so con-
vincing that the Navy asked to
buy his invention. The price
asked was 100000. The Navy
countered by offering to put So
100000 in the bank in escrow, the
money to be paid when he had
t"roht ten naval experts to mix
the fuel.
Al.Glews refused the offer, say
ing he wanted cash. This made
the navy skeptical. They hesitated
and a day or two later the inven-
tor disappeared. He has never
been heard of since.
Personally" concludes Capt.
JessOp, II believe that John
Andrews had a very valuable
secret, and it is a pity some way
could not be worked out to
satisfy his requirements"
CAPITAL CHATF
Confidential reports received by
State Department tell of loose
discipline among German soldiers
occupying Russian towns, resulting
from sale of bootleg vodka to the
soldiers by Russian peasants {.
In spite Of Soviet anti-church
policies, staunch churchman Al
Smith is heading a committee to
celebrate June %, anniversary of
the German attack, as "Aid-to-
Russia Day." in favor of our
mighty ally" =. Use of over
land transportation for oil, in
place of tanker ships, is costing
U. S. oil companies $2O,000,000
extra But the revenues are
higher, as a result of our four
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-22

they both mean the same thing.
Why should a man pride hiInslef
on being an agnostic? I tbs true
that we cannot understand spiritual
things In just the same way we UNI
derstand material, but we can I'M
derstand them to the extent that
we accept them and allow them to
work to the benefit Of our lives. The
man who is an agnostic in the field
of religion is one who is demanding
material proof of spiritual realities,
and because this is not forth-com-
ing. he refuses to have anything TO
do with religion.
Il be s an asnostic. OF q man
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-22

Perhaps never has the surgeons seal
pei carried responsibility greater than
will rest upon that of the opthalmolo-
gist who, very soon, will operate upon
the eyes of President Roberto M. Ortiz
of Argentina. Because of his eyes Presi-
dent Ortiz has had to permit his vice.
president to govern one of the great South
American republics. Ortiz is pro-Amer-
lean and anti-axis. His acting Substi-
tute is charitably speaking, isolationist.
In Ortizs absence Argentina has declined
to cooperate in Pan-American unity
against Hitler. If Ortiz's eyes can be re-
stored we may expect full supper from
Argentina when he resumes active office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-22

who does not know, his ignorance
is his own fault. The Bible tells
everything about the nature OF God
which the human mind can COM
pass. The experience of millions OF
Christians testifles to the continued
power and goodness of God. II we
do not know these things for our
selves, it Is because we are for
some reason indisposed to acquaint
ourselves with the truth.
All Rights Reserved-Babso News
paper Syndicate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-22

sumably it cannot be carried by a
rider on bus. It cannot legally
be stored in building without
permit, and when carried in cars
in bottles. or even in cans, 1t Is an
additional hazard and serious men
ace in the event of collision or
other accident.
Automobile owners would be well
advised if they refrain from trying
to hoard gasoline. The risk is out
Of proportion to any enjoyment that
could come from use of the motor
fuel later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-22

One of the War Production Boards
recent orders is going to prove a boon to
recruiting agencies. Cocoa to make
candy for civilians has been rationed
severely. But the beans used for the
benefit of soldiers, sailors and marines
will not be charged against professors
quotas So it seems if you like chocolates
yourself or your girl friend does, you will
find an unlimited supply at post ex-
changes and ship canteens - for men in
uniform.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-22
Questions
and Answers

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
The Waterbury Democrats Ser.
vice Bureau win answer for you
free, any question Of fact or I'm
formation not involving exten.
sive research. Write your ques-
tlon clearly, sign name and I'D.
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stamp. Medical or legal advice
cannot be given. Address Water
bury Democrats Washington Ser
vice Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth
street, Washington, d. C.
@. Is a retail dealer required II
show the amount of the federal tai
on jewelry on the sales ticket, OF
can he include it in the price Of the
article without separate listing?
A. He may do either.
Q. Who was the first boy t.
work his way through college Il
the United States?
A. The earliest record Is pre-
served on the stewards books vi
Harvard University. Zachariah Brig.
den was the boy. He entered Har'
ward College at the age Of IA ant
was graduated four years later with
the class of 1867.
@. What is the basic minimum
wage established under the Fedora
Wage and Hour law?
A. The Act requires that work
ers be paid not less than 80 cent?
an hour until october "a, 1945 Gun
less previously raised by industry
wage orders) and 40 cents an how
after that date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-22
A WORD OF CAUTION
(Hartford Times)

Hartford TimeS)
The fact that gasoline rationing
impends has caused ingenious per-
sons to consider putting away q
supply of the necessary fluids so
that it may be available should the
tires hold out and there be an OPP
portunity for vacation trip.
boarding gasoline is highly dan
gerous and is forbidden by laws and
ordinances. It is not permissible to
carry 1t on a trolley car, and pre-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-22

word ignoramus
in Latin mean
exactly the same
thing "a person
W no does not
know. G us t o m
only has given to
the first word the
flavor of intellec-
tual distinction
and to the second
a sense Of ludi-
crous ignorance.
But In reality
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-22

I. Which president appointed
General Douglas Macarthur CHIEF
of staff?
2. What kind of pockets arG
banned by the WPB from meni
suits to conserve material?
8. Which is the higher rank:
captain in the U. S. Army or IN
the Navy?
A. James Melton formerly wa
known to radio listeners as Pau
Oliver; true or false?
S. The principal food used IN
Ceylon is rice, corn or wheat?
6. What is meant by the Levanti
7. Whom did Leon Czolgosz as
sassinate?
8. Give the maiden name Of the
wife of Pat Di Cicco.
8. Which Of these is not a wine
--Sauterne, Moselle, Chablis, Te-
q1ila?
10. Chevon is the meat Of rab.
bits, goats or deer?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-22
STRENGTH
FOR THE DAY
BY EARL L. DOUGLASS d. d.

OGNOSTIC OR IGNORAMUS?
Men very often take great pride
in calling themselves agnostics, but
the man who calls himself an agnos-
tic would be insulted If some one
called him an ignoramus. The work
agnostic in Greek. however. and the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-22

| seas QOtSIl y i've mere any mOTe
Foreign trade in its usual meaning
is knocked out for and by the wal
and no one knows when she will
come to. SO why celebrate?
But there is life in the old CIR
Iyet and while there's life there's
hope, and it's the future, postwar
potentially that makes this years.
observance of Foreign Trade Weel
more than mere weeping at the
bier.
World trade analysist in the U. s
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic
Commerce who have watched for
eign trade rise and fall ever since
before the last war see in the pres
ent world situation, lousy and mess.
ed up as it Is, the makings of some
real business. And they are realistS
enough to believe that they are moi
just whistling in the dark to keep
their jobs.
Foundation Of the whole thing is
the fact that trade agreements
under Secretary Of State Cordell
Hull's program are still being made
with those nations with which the
U. S. still maintains diplomatic re-
lations. This long-range U. S. policy,
which Is Hull's pet idea for solving
the worlds commercial wars by per-
hitting the free flow of information
al trade, is also set forth in prin-
ciple In the Atlantic Charter of war
aims and it is therefore the de-
clared basis on which business be-
tween nations will be re-established
after the war.
ECONOMIC
CHANGES
But aside from this matter of
principle a number of economic
changes are taking place during this
war and they all point to expanding
markets for good merchandising,
which Is the making of bargains
that are good for the buyer as well
as the seller. Among them, these:
Nations that were once largely
colonies, producing raw materials,
have been forced into increased
industrialiZation. Australia, In
dia, even China, have had to start
manufacturing some of their own
war supplies. AS these industries
grow, in postwar period they
will be capable of absorbing a
larger part OF their labor force.
They will shift from war to the
production of consumer goods for
their own people, and this expand
ing business at home will become
an increasingly large market for
American machinery. Any in
crease in the standard of living of
these countries which before the
war were largely agricultural
means an increased market for
American goods.
PLENTY
OF DEALS
Furthermore, in all these coun-
tries, and particularly in Latin
huge postwar purchas-
ing power is being built up through
credits advanced for their own in
ternal development and through U.
s. buying of strategic materials.
That money can't be spent now, be-
cause of shipping shortages. 1t will
be loosed for buying American-made
goods the minute the war is over.
What 1t points to, what 1t should
be directed toward, is the main
tenance of full employment in the
U. S. after the war, to produce
goods for this big world demand.
The shipping will be there, too,
to haul the goods. The huge in
crease in American merchant ma
rine to haul war supplies will
leave this country with the great
est cargo feet in the world. The
United States. will be needing
huge quantities of raw materials
like rubber and tin and f1bers not
produced in this country. All the
elements are there for plenty Of
deals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-22

as against 30 Dill
lion for 1871, CIV
ing the United
States a "a bill
lion favorable
trade balance, but
the only stuff go
ing out is lease
lend aid and the
only stuff coming
in Is raw mater
ials for war pro-
duction. Priorities
are over every
thing. Shipping
space is practical
ly unobtainable.
Freedom of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-22
. NATIONAL
SPOTLIGHT
Foreign Trade
May Boom
After The War
By PETER EDISON
Waterbury Democrat washington
Correspondent

This is supposed to be Foreign
Trade Week" and If in the same
breath you ask, what. foreign
trader" or "Why?" at first they
might seem natural though leading
questions. Exports and imports are
now under strict government con-
troll and licensing. The dollar vol
urne Of exports for this year is esti-
mated at 81 billion as against SIS for
this year is estimated at 81 billion
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-22
Views Of The Press

mythical city of gold or entrusted
their funds to Ponzi, have lived to
regret the day when they let them
selves be gulled by the schemes Of
the promoters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-22

TODAY's COMMON ERROR
The noun following means a
body of followers or a BUSH
ness or profession, and IL is
correct to speak Of the fol-
lowing of Gandhi, meaning
his disciples. But 1t is incOr-
rest to say, ."the following Is
a formula ETC." Omit the
article the.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-22
Washington Merry Round
DREW PEAR s o N
ROBERT s. ALLEN

Hollywood Mogus Scrap Over Plans Film Life Of Henry Ford
Harry Warner Exchanges Blow for Louis Meyers Fighting Word
Navy Remembers Inventor Who Could Make Gasoline from Water
But Mystery Man Vanished Before the Secret Could Be Revealed
to but
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-22

Can you answer seven Of these
test questions? Turn to back
page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-22
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 1889 a. m. (war time).
Sun rises $50 a. M; sets sos p. m. (war
time).
All vehicles must be lighted thirty min
utes after sunset.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-22
A Thought for Today

For an the law is fulfilled in one word, even
IN this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thy
seH.-Galatians 5:14.
This world surely Is wide enough to hold both
thee and me.-Sterne.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-22

Copyright, 1912, by United
Feature Syndicate, Inc.)
Kodiak mirror., 1942-01-03
Late Bulletins

Football: Rose Bowl Oregon State 20 Duke 16; Co ton Bowl, Alabama 29 Texas Aggies 2l; Sugar Bowl. Fordham ?, M E. souri 0; Orange Bowl, Georgia 40, Texas Christian 26; Sun Bowl, Tulsa 6, Texas Tech 0
 Washington Government prohibits purchase, sale or deliv- cry of new passenger automo- piles, trucks, pending establish ment of rationing system Pro- duction of cars and light trucks will be stopped entirely within a few weeks.
 London = Stockholm sources reported Hitler flew to Moscow front to take personal command of retreating armies.
 Chicago-A blizzard is sweep ing the Midwest, with Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Dakota hardest hit.
 Washington - War Depart  ment announced Japs took Manila at 10 D. m. PSF Thurs day. American, Filipino troops still battled outside the capital.
Kodiak mirror., 1942-01-03
Bat government Of fife people. by tie people, for lie people shall not perish from fife eartb Lincoln
Message Explains Local Situation
To the Citizens of Kodiak ::

To the Citizens of Kodiak:
 Attached hereto are rules and regulations governing blackouts and evacuations prepared by your Civel Defense Committee and promulgated under your City Ordinance No. fl.
 Absolute compliance with these rules and regulations is recom- mended.
 It is hoped that the people of Kodiak may lead as nearly nor nal lives as possible under the war conditions, yet it would be foolhardy to neglect any precau- tion for your safety. In this con- nection, the careleSsness of one individual might endanger the whole community.
 It is believed that you are en- tirely capable of safeguarding your own interests under the or ganizat:oa which you have SC up as your Defense Committee, including fire wardens, blackout wardens and supervisors of ev- acuation. Since Kodiak is good, law-ablding community there is no reason for martial law until such time as your civil law and order might break down, in which case 1t would be necessary for outside authority to step in.
 As we conceive it, the citizens of Kodiak, under their Defense Committee and ordinances, are responsible for safety precau- tions. This committee will in turn be supported by your City Police, the United States Mar shalPs office and the Army and Navy as the need arises.
 It is believed that results  should be obtained by civil lead dership and education inspiring in each individual an earnest de-
Kodiak mirror., 1942-01-03

sire to do his part for the safety and welfare of the community.
 The military will undertake to keep you informed and advised of the situation and the need for blackouts and evacuation. We will cause the Marshals Office to be immediately notified by telephone when it is considered either a blackout or an evacua is desirable. Itis possible that a situation may arise so suddenly that time will not permit this ac- ton, in which case the city auth critics are advised to act in ac- cordance with their own best judgment,
 It may be questionable re- garding the evacuation of the sick, either in hospitals or in their homes as such course might be more injurious than sustaining an air raid, In this situation the professional medl- cal men should make the decision
 Because of the scarcity of ship ping and other vital military re- quirements it will be necessary to burn certain light at the base when the city is blacked out.
 It is sincerely hoped that these .requiremens for your safety will not unduly interfere with the normal course of your business and lives. With the improvement of discipline the interference will be less and less. Everyone should respond willingly and cheerfully all for one and one for all.
 The above message was signed jointly by Charles H. Corlett, Brig. General, Commanding Fort Greedy, and J. Perry, Commando ing Naval Air Station.
Kodiak mirror., 1942-01-03

Patients admitted to the Grif- fin Memorial hospital this week include Mrs, Helen Oleir, Frank Walker, Mrs. George Magnusen, Peter Densen, Cliff Summerlin, Sid Sandstrom, Mrs. Don Rogers, Daniel Toshwak, Peter Deveau.
 Patients discharged were Wm Silva, Mrs. Helen Oleir, Mrs. Don Rogers and Sid Sandstrom.
 Kodiak's first 'blackout" baby, a girl, was born to Mir. and Mrs. George Magnusen on the evcn- ing of December 27.
Kodiak mirror., 1942-01-03
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 places, one through the hol5. but the expIos ve used was ineffective in getting it open Evident rifle ing of the stock elsewhere in the store showed the night maraud- CTS were in no hurry. The rob bery occurred during blackout hours but burnt matches indicat ed at least some light was used The Venet an blinds in the office
Kodiak mirror., 1942-01-03
To The Boys

(The following poem was witt ten by Floyd Short, one of those burned out in the fire last week at the Cowden apartments I take this means to thank you,
 boys, Who bought my britches back; For 1 was sure without them When 1 fed that burning shack. For I'd been sleeping soundly. And n y attire was such That when I went through the
 window I wasn't wearing much. It wasn't very dignifed And fate seemed most unkind, To make me flee my cabin With so little on behind. And now my friends, at this
 time, My right hand fairly itches, To shake the hands of all my
 friends Who bought me back my britch-
 es.
Kodiak mirror., 1942-01-03

were up both at clcs ng .m. nI in the morning.
 A number of clues were 'elt and the U. S. Marshals office i following them and has alresd, checked the actions of some in div.d,'ai,, Ar1one having an suspicious in ,onneouon wit the actions of anyone at tb time of the robbery may assis by giving the information to th Marshal's office.