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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-10
When Five Agree

No country ever did, and no country ever can, enter war with guaranteed, gold-edged, warranted blueprint in hand of just what life is going to be like after the peace. War on the modern scale is a tremendous all-out effort which so deep ly scars and marks national life, that no country can undergo it and emerge un- changed. Change we cannot prevent-all we can do is to influence to some extent the direction of the changes.
 Unless the war is won, it is not too much to say that America has no future at all So winning the war comes first. That does not mean that we should meet the peace without a thought of what is to be done then. UnpreparedneSs at that point might result in Pearl Harbor of the Peace" that would be no less disas- trous than lack of readiness proved at Pearl Harbor itself.
 It happens that many minds are at work on this phase of preparedness, Five detailed studies have been made of the prospects, and to a remarkable extent they all agree on the general lines of what we shall face when peace returns Assist ant Secretary of State Berle; Charles E. Wilson, president of General Electric; Owen D. Young of the American Youth Commission, Alvin H. Hansen of the Ma tiOnal Resources Planning Board; and Stuart Chase for the Twentieth Century Tund-all these men of varying position and point of view have made reports on likely postwar conditions and all agree 10 a remarkable extent on fundamentals.
 Sudden detlation after the war, they agree, is disaster that the country can no; and must not face. The vast'induS- trial production facilities now being ere ated must be uSed-to allow millions of men to come back from military service 10 face dark windows and SmOkeleSs chim- neys is impossible and barbarous. This plant must be made to function, either in accordance with or regardless of tradl- tional economics, in one way or another. As Chase puts it, "No nation in this dan gerous world of 1922 is meekly going bankrupt because some textbooks say it ought to-"
 This implies some new techniqueS and views of finance, of economies, and of the whole social scene. It does not necessarily imply socialism or large-scale government domination of business. It does imply closer relationships, greater cooperation between business, labor and government, than we have ever seen. None of these prophets has gone so far as to predict the actual pattern, but all make it clear that what we will face is a condition and not theory, and that the measures taken will have to match the condition quite with out regard to anybody's theories
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good life is to get our virtues In proper sequence. Housewives find that in the cooking of dish or the baking of a cake they must not only use certain ingredients, but if they are to be successful they must mix these ingredients after a cer- [ tain prescribed order.
 | In this brief passage of Scripture, the apostle Peter points out that the Christian life starts at definite point and comes to it's fitness at certain definite point. It starts with faith and is consummated in live. It does not start with self control or patience or brotherly kindness or knowledge. The Christian life starts with faith, and out of faith grows virtue. ard out of virtue knowledge, and out of knowledge self control. and out of self-control patience, and out of patience god liness, and out of gcdliness brotherly kindness, ard out of brotherly kind ness love.
 The Christian life follows se- quence of which faith is the first factor. The end of this normal se- quence is love.
 All Rights Reserved--Babson News paper Syndicate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-10
Only the Beginning

Judging by all the signs and portents, war time, which arrived in our midst early yesterday morning, is only the beginning of the effort to utilize every minute of daylight for normal occupa- tiOns and purposes. According to the interpretation of the Connecticut Manu- facturers Association comes April and daylight saving time will be invoked in our midst. In other words the clocks Will be advanced another hour which means that clock time will be two hours ahead of sun time.
 It is considered likely that this will be done here in Connecticut because of the vast amount of defense manufacturing going on throughout the state. War time is an effort to conserve electrical energy and make it possible for the smaller domestic consumer to get along with less artificial light than heretofore. However, it is doubtful if at this season of the year there is any real saving in electric power consumption by virtue of the advanced war time What is made up in the late afternoons is probably lost in the dark early mornings.
 With the coming of spring, though, and the longer daylight period there certainly can be considerable curtailment in cleo tric light consumption. For that reason it can be regarded as more or less authen- tic that a daylight saving period will be put on top of the present war time, which, by the way, is not of today, tomorrow, and the next day, but for the duration of the war and at least six months following it's termination
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-10

miles year against the all-average of 8,l39 miles. Under normal conditions wage earners use their cars the year round for short trips and few of them roll up heavy mileage.
 The farmers place the passenger auto mobile as one of the necessities of farm economy and it is interesting to learn that farmers use their passenger cars in preference to trucks wherever the pas senger car will do the job. A survey showed that farmers who own 4,144, ,136 passenger cars had only LOAF, ,084 trucks.
 The figures are enlightening because they show how the lives of the people have been adjusted to new ways of travel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-10

The show must go on. At least Secre- tary of Agriculture Wickard hopes the travelling shows, carnivals, and circuses will go on as usual this summer. He has made special appeal to the International Association of Fairs and Propositions to do everything possible to maintain show schedules during the coming season. The national morale must be kept up, says the Agriculture Dept. head and he thinks there's nothing better as morale tonic than trip to the circus. We don't doubt but what he's right and probably as many of the travelling shows as can muster per formers and workers will take to the road again in few months. We'll know more about this when the first news leaks out from Florida whether or not the "big show" Ringing Brothers, Barnum and Bailey is going to play Madison Square Garden. That's usually an augury oi what is to come. Last year was a gala one for the circuses, Barring lack of help this season should be equally as good
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-10

There's bound to be tremendous amount of interest shown in the opening of the hearing involving the probe of the State Highway Department scheduled to begin this Saturday. Gov Robert A. Hurley maintains that he'll take personal charge of the case and he will be advised on various matters of procedure by the Chief Justice of the Conn Supreme Court, William M Maltbie. A fair hearing IS guaranteed the recent department chle1, William J. Cox. He evidently plans a vigorous defense of his administration, which certainly has been far from peaceful one ever since he was called up from Yale to take charge In all fairness to the ex-commissioner, it must be admit ted that his has not been a particularly happy role.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-10
Press Comment
AIR RAID SIGNALS (BridgepoIt Telegraph

A great deal of discussion and experimentation is going on about suitable air raid alarms, but we are still far from solution of the problem. In every medium of ex- pression we hear the complaint that every method or device which is tried is unsatisfactory for one reason or another. There seems to be 8 striking unanimity of opinion that what we really need is an alarm which will be the same throughout the entire country, so that any individual, wherever he may be, on hearing it, will know instantly what 1t is. and wlli not run the slightest risk of confusing it with ordinary fire and ambu- lance sirens and bells.
 Perhaps we will have to go through a longer period of experi- mentation before some satisfactory method will be discovered. It may be a very good thing that so much experimentation is necessary. AS t is now, each town and hamlet is trying its hand at various devices, and each is coming up with results which are studied and gradually perfected.
 The first effect is to have a con- fusion of schemes and plans which change amazingly as the traveller traverses only few miles. Even the loudest type of alarm device so far announced has not received Sllf- ficient acclaim to be generally &C., cepted. Someone can always point out why and how 1t is not the an- swer to the present search.
 It is to be hoped of cr,::se. tho a focus can be developed before
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-10
Bit of a Problem

Philadelphia had one of it's worst fires over the past weekend It also had one of the worst traffic mix-ups a big city has ever experienced. The latter was the re- suit of the first. Officials estimate that almost 50000 spectators were attracted by the fire and blocked great areas sur rounding it. Streets were choked with traffic; it was hours before the authori- ties could establish some Semblanca of or der. After 1t was over one official re- marked about the seriousness if there had been bombing attack on the city
 Your average American is morbidly curious It's in his blood to crave for pub- lie SpectacleS, whether they be disastrous fires or bad accidents. Remember the flood that did so much damage up in Hartford few years back. You couldn't get into the city with car once martial order had been established, because at the outset traffic conditions had gone hayWire as everyone in the state decided to drive up to Hartford to see what was going on. Even with lines set up people kept Altering in.
 What to do about this very human trait in war time is somewhat of a prob- lem. We may not know until some un- fortunate event has come to pass how we are going to react. There may be no cur iosity on our part to see what damage the invaders bombs have done. We may be too busy protecting our own homes and loved ones to devote any time to idle gazing on the runs. And certainly there would be work for all members of a com munity if it were bombed Nevertheless if the danger of bombing becomes immi- nent it may be that authorities will promptly set up areas in which motor traffic will be prohibited at certain times, certainly when disaster has befallen us.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-10

ONE was Navy Secretary Knox's pronunciai,.ento that the first U. S. war job was to defeat Hitler and then we would take care of the Japs. This brilliant emana- ton created a tremendous furor in Chungking.
 The Chinese government made vehement formal representations and the $500,00,000 loan hurriedly rushed through Congress last week was one aftermath of this un. fortunate incident.
 ANOTHER embarrassing pro nouncement was Secretary Jesse Jones' bland claim of a $400,00 900 synthetic rubber producing program-most of the contracts of which have not been awarded yet. Experts caustically assailed this statement as misleading and de- signed to cover up Jones' bungllng of the rubber situation.
 The President has now decided to end these OutpOurings from members of his official family. To this end he has directet-that hencefOrth high officials must submit all statements and speeches to the Office of Facts and Figures, headed by
 able Librarian of Congress, Archibald MacLeish.
 Secret instructions to this et- effect were transmitted in let ter by White House Secretary Steve Early, to all cabinet mem- bers, their assistants and heads of all government agencies.
 Under the order, Office of Facts and Figures will not act as censor, but the practical effect will amount to that. OFF will check the statements and speech es with other interested govern ment agencies and "recommend' deletions and changes to avert in- cidents.
 CAPITAL CKAFF
 Joe Kennedy, former U. $. Am baSsador to Britain who had strong
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-10

New York branch of the Amer ica First Committee also that he contributed financially to this organization.
 Y-GO-ROUND
 Bull-voiced Senator Charles Tobey, New Hampshire isolation ist, is getting socked coming and going. After being floored by an irate -isolationist constituent in his home town, Tobey was scathingly denounced by Robert P. Burroughs, New Hampshire Re- publican National Committeeman. A World War pilot, Burroughs demanded that Tobey "stoy his flow of ill-planned "stop his garding foreign affairs until the war is won" <. James Fay, one legged World War veteran and former New York congressman, has the inside track for appoint ment as Collector of Internal Rev. enue for Southern New York.
 EDITORS NOTE: William B.. Eff, a Chicago publisher who was referred to in The Washington Merry Go Round as a man who came to Washintgon hoping to get war contract, is not war contractor. The report that he was seeking . war contract is in- correct"
 Copyright, 1922, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Inc.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-10
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 exteL- sive research. Write your quts- ton clearly. sign name and ed dress, enclose a three cent postage stamp. Medical or legal advice cannot he given. Address Water. bury Democrats Washington Ser vice Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street. Washington, D. (.
 c. Who succeeded General PhL.l B. Fleming as Administrator of tEe Wage and Hour Division, U. $. De- partment of Labor?
 A. Thomas w. Holland was ap- pointed January 5, 1922.
 c. What natural resources are produced on the island of Sumatra in The Netherlands East Indies?
 A. It is one of tfre most inl- portant sources Of rubber and pro- duces large quantities of petroleum. Other important products are cof- fee, tea, pepper, fibers. quinine, and the fine Sumatra wrapper-leaf to- bacco that normally fills more than four -fifths of the United States de- mand for this product. Other re- sources are coal, gold, silver, lead and tin.
 o. In reporting income for fed- eral income tax purposes, must an employe include defense bonds given to him by his employer as a bonus?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-10

One thing should be paramount throughout this check-up on State High way Department affairs. There are many important projects underway and soon to be launched in the state They should not be allowed to go unattended, for right now, more than ever, there is need Of a policy of activity in highway building. The roads must be built, they must be kept in good condition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-10
How Much Is a Car Used?

An analysis of the wage earner and rural automobile use made by national organ ization shows that tWo-thirds of car owners who were interviewed were using their car regularly and driving to work, every work ing day and that the "business trips" made in the above manner represented A per cent of the total annual mileage of all those cars owned by wage earners.
 It is interesting to know that the annual mileage of wage earners cars is 7,657
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-10
. NATIONAL
 SPOTLIGHT
Labor Crisis
 Is Nearing In Little Steel"
BY PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat Washington Correspondent

Washington, Feb. 10 The new War Labor Board seems destined to get it's first major test case out Of the Little Steel" labor negotiations. Only an unexpected back down or last-minute compromise can head of this next headache for the re- shuffled board and if and when it comes, the country will be in for
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 for the bonos by his employer.
 o. Will the Army accept q mat for enlistment if he wears glaS@es?
 A. Yes, if he meets the minimum vision requirements. The fact that he wears glasses docs not affect his eligibility.
 o. I was born in Scotland arG came to the United States as an i'm migrant in 1922 Tn 1923 I married a>native born American citizen. Re- gently I was told that I did net be- come citizen through my mar riage. Is that true?
 A. Only the alien women who married American citizens before September g, 1922, became citizen You should register immediately as an alien and apply for your final naturalization papers. As the wife of a citizen you will rot need to make a declaration of intention. | @. Which American generals were put in charge of our Cuban and Puerto Rican campaigns during the Spanish American War of 1898? A. At the outbreak of the war, General William Rufus Shafter was given command of the army me- bilized to invade Cuba, and General Nelson A. Miles conducted the cam- paign in Puerto Rico.
 Q. What songs did the Ink Spots" sing in the photoplay, Road Show?
 A. The Negro quartet ill that picture was '"The Charioteers," not the Ink Spots" The three songs they sang are all original numbers by Hoagy Carmichael, entitled "Slav- Annie" "Calliope Jane" and Yum! Yum!"
 o. How should I place a ther- mometer to get accurate readings of outside tempartures? A. Expose the instrument in latticed shelter in an open space away from buildings and about to 10 feet above the ground. If shell ter is not available it may be placed outside north window so that it can be read without opening the window
 Q. How much space does an avoirdupois ton of gold occupy? A. In cubic form it would be little more than one foot on each side and will occupy 166 cubic feet.
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another of those wrangles l i k e ca a D tive cal mines, K e arm Y shipyards, North American av a. ton.
 As a test case, this Little Steel showdown m a y determine h o W good is labor's mo strike" agreement, given to the Pres ident so assuring ly just b c f or c Christmas as a guarantee of labor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-10
Selected Poem
CONFIDENTIAL CHAT.

Harry Elmore Hurd in the New York Sum Come, let us tell the things we know Of this and that and so and so; Put mental reservations by And by consent avoid a lie. I know I am, and little more, Which is not spacious as door. You cogitate and know you are, But does that take us very far? So where are we who sit together Regretting this indictment weather? Who are you and what am l Born of Woman-doomed to die-- Doomed to die and after that To sleep outdoors without hat.
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virtue knOWledge, and to knowledge self control; and to sel control patience; and to patience g d l l. ness; and to god- lin ess brotherly kindness; and to brotherly k i n d. ness love"
 One of the most necessary t h i ngs in the living of a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-10
Whats Your I. O.?
Can you answer seven of. these test questions? Turn to back page for the answers.

1. Nippon is another name 10. Japan, China or the Philippines?
 The Navy's new torpedo boat. are nicknamed for which insect?
 3. Name the large city located al the southern end of Lake Michigan. 4. In what part of Europe WaS the Hanseatic league?
 5. What French ruler was taken prisoner at Sedan in 1870?
 6. How many countries are in Central America?
 '. There is no insulator for mag netism; true or false?
 8. The name Adonis is used tc personify manly beauty; true or false ?
 9. Northern men who sympa. thized with the south at the time of the Civil War were called c--- ------dS?
 10. Mount Mckinley is in Alaska, California, or Nevada?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-10
STRENGTH
 FOR THE DAY By EARL l.. DOUGLASS. D. D.
GETTING VIRTUES IN RIGHT
 ORDER

There is a statement in the first chapter of II Peter which gives a fine picture of the progress of the Christian Life. It reads as follows:
 TO your faith add virtue; and to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-10
Washington Merry-Go-R Round
Cracks Down Oco Who Shoot off Their Faces; Now They Must Submit Statements To Facts And Figures Ofe
 Joe Kennedy Reported Angling For Top Job In Wartime Setup

WASHINGTON Feb President has finally cracked down high
  nens.I
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A Thought for Today

For the Lord thy God is q mercifu God;) He will not fOrsakc thee. neither destroy thee, not forget the covenant of thy fathers which He sware unto them--Deuteronomy 4:31.
 
 When all thy mercies, o my God, my rising soul surveys, transported with the view I'm lost, in wonder, love and praise.-Addlson.
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Daily Almanac Moon rises 3:26 a. m. tWar Time. Sun rises 7:53 a. m; sets 6:20 D. Tn. War Time. All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
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TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Madness signifies insanity or uncontrolled emations. Usual- ly a person who says he IS mad is only angry.

A. He must report the sum paid for the bonds by his employer.
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very long on some universally sat- isfactory arrangement which will be simple yet effective. If the unlimit-
 ed experimentation brings that re-
 suit it will be well worth the time, effort and money which 1t has cost.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-10

Q. How much space does an ayoirdupois ton of gold occupy?
 A. In cubic form it would be q little more than one foot on each side and will occupy 1.66 cubic feet
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Copyright, 1942, by United Feature Syndicate, IncD
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-10

O. Will the Army accept q maL for enlistment if he wears glaS1es?
 A. Yes, if he meets the minimum vision requirements. The fact that he wears glasses docs not affect his eligibility.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1942-09-03
NOW BOARDING IS REQUESTED

Folks who recall the flour shortage of the last war, the sub
sttutes used, such as rice flour, and the horrible results
achieved by some amateur cooks will be glad to hear that there
is one commodity which federal authorities are urging us to
hoard. 1t is flour.
In effect, every housewife in the land is being asked to make
her kitchen a wheat storage point. Today, as we write this,
we have just heard of several cases where wheat is being
dumped on the ground in Valley county. Terminals are filled
elevators are glutted, every sort of building is being used to
store the grain on the farm. And still there is not room for
the northwests bumper crop.
An authority on storage tells us that if every housewife in
northeastern Montana would buy, now, a 49-pound sack of
flour, it would make room for $50 900 bushels of wheat. And
the housewife, in effect, will be paid a storage fee for her
action. For flour actually is about rs cents a barrel cheaper
than it was a year ago one of the few commodities that
has not increased in price.
Secretary of Agriculture Wickard, in a recent talk, urged
housewives to Buy all the flour you can use" There is an
other advantage, also pointed out by Secretary Wickard, "en-I
riched bread and enriched flour have bodybuilding elements
that you didn't get from wheat bread and wheat flour in the
past"
Buying a sack of flour for the home seems like a small and
appreciate contribution to the storage problem. But
in the aggregate, it is sizeable, for here in one section of the
it would mean the release of storage space for about 80
carloads of wheat. Here is an opportunity to hoard and at the
time be patriotic.