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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-17
They Hired the Money

When the argument over collection Of
1918 war debts grew hot, Calvin Cool
idge settled it, so far as he and others of
his view were concerned, with the rhetori-
cal semi-question: "They hired the money,
didn't they?" Apparently there is much of
the same philosophy still current. Presi-
dent Roosevelt, who is internationally
minded away beyond his Yankee predeces-
sor's widest moments, now disclaims the
statement sent to Congress over his ini-
tials that victory and secure peace are the
only coin in which we can be repaid" for
our lend-lease to the anti-Axis world. Mr..
Roosevelt now says that one of his ghosts
prepared the letter to Congress in which
that sentence appeared, and he never APP
proved it, He would not have said just
that, he discloses.
That is too bad, because we doubt if even
the President, phrase-maker of consum-
mate skill, could have improved upon the
statement he now repudiates He could
have elaborated, explained, justified. But
he couldn't have made it say so much that
is true with any greater clarity. In his
apology, Mr.. Roosevelt says that, while we
may not cOllecC coin IIdI JluSlSS, lie SApeCIS
our debtors to come through with such re-
payment as they possibly can. That means
nothing at all. We all expect our creditors
to pay, so far as they can. Our creditors
expect and probably are quite willing, to
pay up so far as they can. The trouble is
that for practical purposes they cannot pay
in any coin that we can accept with one
possible exception. Some of them could pay
with territory. But do we want territory?
Haven't we troubles enough with the linn
tied empire we now possess?
Probably skillions of words have been
spoken and written in argument about
World War / debts, and now the same
words will be spoken and written about
World War II debts. When it's all done, we
will not have been paid, and the reason
will boil down to this:
Our debtors can't pay in money, be-
cause there isn't that much money. They
can't pay in goods, because we can't take
that much goods without wrecking our
own economy. They could pay, partially
at least, in insular territory, in which we
should assume the white mans burden
and, ultimately, turn it free. Mr.. Roose-
ve1t's ghost was right the first time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-17
The Isle of Capri

To many the Isle of Capri in the Bay of
Naples is a shadowy place of great beauty;
an imaginary island of ruins and grottoes,
not the least of these the gained Blue
Grotto described by friends who have had
the good fortune to travel in Italy in the
olden days. To many also the Isle of Capri
is simply an island heaven suggested by
semi-popuar song of several years stand
ing which has been badly presented over
the radio with an obnoxious accent wrongly
placed on the second syllable.
Last Sunday this famed spot was occu-
pied by the Allied forces. Visitors, there
fore, have come to the Isle again, but for
an entirely different purpose. Capri, like
many another historic Italian spot, be-
comes something more than place where
Cooks tourists and others swarm, eX-
claiming over its Blue Grotto which is
entered from the sea by a passageway
only three feet or so high. The numbers
now there are greater than in the biggest
tourist days.
The Isle of Capri comes into the lime
light at this time as a place of military
occupation, rather than an island of an
tiquities, where olives and wines are in
abundance, place such as has been de-
scribed to us by our friends who have
travelled there, or by writer's of the past
and the present in poetry and fiction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-17

Commenting on the menace to individ-
ual liberty in the United States at the
hands of government of bureaucrats,
United States Senator Joseph c. O'Ma-
honey OF Wyoming, says that america
is being made over and we don't like
It'll"
policies are no longer planned and
carried out by the people or their repre-
sentativeS, but through Executive order
by employees of the Executive arm Of the
government. These officials are neither
chosen by nor accountable to the popu-
lation they govern, but do not serve. In
the last ten years, the Executive branch
of our government has issued nearly
1000 executive orders. Unlike our
laws, these orders were not publicly
debated or voted on by the peoples rep
reSentativeS. They were prepared in
secret by persons unknown and unar-
nounced by the 10 order-iSsuing agen-
cieS of the Executive. They are EXecu-
tive laws which our national lawmak-
ing body never saw until they were
published"
One of the latest examples of this
menace has been brought to light by the
Select Committee of the House Of Repre-
sentatives to Investigate the Federal
Communications Commission. In this
hearing evidence which has been pre-
sented by responsible radio broadcasting
station owners and representatives OF
various governmental bureaus indicates,
according to the testimony now part
of the record, that the Federal Conlmu-
nications Commission has been guilty
of using its licensing power to dictate
the hiring and firing of personnel OBJ
jectionable to the FEC; although the
FEC was given no such authority by
Congress, nor did the act of 1884 dele
gate such powers to the FEC.
It has become common practice for
powerful government agencies to usurp
authority They get away with such prac-
tees because they camouflage their objec-
tive by attacking corporations, and the
people overlook the fact that it is but a
Step from a corporation to an individual,
in the application of bureaucratic DOM
nation. Senator O'Mahoney is render
ing a tremendous service in bringing to
public attention this characteristic mark
of totalitarianisn" which has already
gripped our nation - where "concen-
trated power becomes the master OF the
people"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-17
Postwar Traffic in Fairfield County

Anticipating postwar traffic of unusual
proportions, the State Commissioner of
Highways, William J. Cox, stated at a re-
cent gathering that a new road through
Fairfield County would be necessity. At
the present time Connecticut in this local
ity has the Boston Post Road as we'll as
the Merritt Parkway. However, as it was
pointed out, many travellers through GER
tain sections find it inconvenient to use the
Parkway, especially when they are travel
ing within certain limits, and are often a
considerable distance from the Parkway.
Nothing. therefore is gained, by going out
Of their way TO travel for few miles on
the Parkway. On the other hand the Post
Road offers the usual difficulties that have
heretofore existed; excess traffic and much
trucking.
The solution Is new highway, so il
seems 10 the highway commissioner. Wild
enlng Of the Post Road has been suggested,
but here, too, win be found difficulties. be-
cause there win be locations where II Is
impossible 10 widen the highway and the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-17
Current Comment

Russia. the keystone Of the war,
is still fighting grimly. II we lose
her, do not believe for a moment
that we will lose the war, but we
would have long war ahead Of US.
Harry Hopkins.
The price of greatness is respon-
sibility.
Winston Churchill
We must carry the fight against
the greatest enemy that has ever
existed because Japan Is no mean
sea power and she fights with
dramatic courage that courts
death itself.
Navy Secretary Frank Knox.
Then a wav:: tseete:r-tOttered the
rear section and 500 tons. almost
half Of my l200-ton ship. broke
off. II was perhaps the damndest
sight any captain ever saw.
Lieut.. -Comdr. Joseph Leverton
Jr.. whose minesweeper was blown
In two IN the Aieutisns.
We realize that every var plant
IL the starting point Of direct at
tack against the enemy.
william Green. president A. p
Of L.
After the war we want 10 see the
vast majority Of Jobs provided by
snue.smfa nens..fausnmn mmNkamw faaam No
the government.
-6eOr9e Menny. A. v. az 4. sec.
Estary.tFeannEeF.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-17

continues the Archbishop. "let us
think especially Of the words, Hal
lowed be thy name picturing what
the world would be like II that came
true throughout all nations: on
Monday-Thy kingdom rome on
Tuesday-Thy viii be done On
Wednesday we win pray especially
for daily bread-not mine or yours.
but our daily bread. the need Of
all Gods children; on Thursday for
torglyeness-as we forgive; on FRI
day for freedom from unnecessary
temptation and deliverance from the
evil which has q hold on US; and
On Saturday we win remember for
whose glory We ask all this and IN
whose power we can accomplish H."
Every great religious movement IN
the history Of the Church has arisen
out Of the prayers Of earnest men
and women. II Christians every.
where could be persuaded 10 Join
IN this fellowship Of petition. the
fears that we have over many post.
var problems might be allowed.
AL Rights Reserved Dabson News
paper syndicate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-17

IT guess I am partly responsible
for the First Lady's Goodwill Voy.
age" he recently joked to q high
ranking Republican friend.
What happened was that Aus
tranan Minister for External Al.
fairs Herbert v. Evatt had several
talks with Willkie urging him to
pay a visit to Australia. Then
tie President, hearing about this,
stepped into the picture to have
Mrs. Roosevelt 60. Apparently he
wanted to head off Willkie.
External Minister Evatt's con-
versations with Willkie began some
time ago during one Of his trips
through the United States to Lon
don. He tod Willkie that 1t
was important that the Australian
and American peoples get to url--
understand each other and that,
working together as q team, they
could dominate the Pacific after
the war.
Willlxie said he would be de-
lighted to make the trip II II
were cleared with the White
House and State Department.
Evatt said he would arrange fer
all this, including the transpOr.
tatiOn. ..
This was the last Wiukie heard
about the matter until he got a
phone call at his old home In
Rushville, Ind, the other day from
an Australian newSpaperman. He
told Willkie that when the Aus
tralian government had taken the
matter up with the White House,
President Roosevelt suggested that
Mrs. Roosevelt go instead. Ma
turally, the Australian govern.
ment had to bow to the Presi.
dents wishes.
NOTE: High-up Republicans
who know about the White House
play are more certain than ever
that the President Is going to
run for a fourth term. They fig
ure that he did not want Willkie
grabbing the international spot.
light by a trip to Australia. How
ever, White House intimates still
are not convinced that the
President will run again.
GRAVY SPECIALISTS
Capitol Hill gravy specialists do
q lot Of tricks with the taxpayers
dollar. Sometimes they quarter
relatives on the payroll, some
times they pay others for not
working, and negotiate salary
"kickbacks", d,
But here is the latest wrinkle,
this time from the office of Rep.
lawrence Smith, Republican, Of
Wisconsin.
Congressman Smith has an
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-17

And then, too, there's the butcher to be
considered. He has to take care of his reg
ular customers and the floating trade who
try here, there and everywhere to get a
handout. 1t isn't convenient for many peo-
pie to have one regular trading place, so
they come out on the small end as far as
food goes. Then the butcher has to con-
tend with those who conveniently forget
their coupons or who are trif1e short
after their packages are neatly wrapped
The butcher can trust them, of course. Or
can he! Any way you look at these food
shopping days are hard on the shoppers
and hard on the butcher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-17

And when siege of food buying is over
you wonder if the time and energy spent
were worth it. Do we think too much about
what we eat? We perhaps do, but then we
have previously been living in an cpl
curean world where food was plentiful, all
kinds of it, which could be had so easily.
Now it is harder to get, but we still have
available enough foodstuffs to supply us
with three good meals day. Today we
are finally living up to the timeworn term
BUSY shoppers. And certainly we have
a much greater respect for food, from
soup bone to souffle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-17
In Today's Mail
WRITER PAYS TRIBUTE TO
CONNECTICUT FOUNDER
OF MENTAL HYGIENE
Everett, Mass,
September II, l943.

Everett, Mass,
September II, l943.
Editor Of the Democrat:
The sudden death OF Clifford
Whittirgham Beers, founder Of the
Mental Hygiene movement, also
Of the Connecticut Society for Men,
tai Hygiene some IS years ago, came
as @ shock to the entire field OF
Mental Hygiene everywhere. This
great gentleman passed on In But
Ter Hospital, Providence, r. l., where
he was q patient of his friend, DR..
Arthur II. Ruggles, president OF the
American Psychiatric Association, as
a result OF pneumonia, following an
attack OF cerebral thrombosis.
clifford w. Beers knew what 1t
was TO be mentally III and as q re-
suit Of his own shabby treatment IN
Connecticut State Hospitals blasted
the system wide open In his great
book The Mind That Found It.
SELF. An interchangeable worker on
behalf OF the mentally III he found
cd the National Committee for Men
tai Hygiene In 1909, the year fol-
lowing, organization Of the Connec-
ticut Society for Mental Hygiene In
New Haven, and he founded the
American Foundation for Mental
Hygiene In 1928. and the Interna-
tional Foundation for Mental Hy-
giene In 1881. Mr.. Beers attracted
to the movement some OF the most
brilliant minds In America and Eu-
rope and each and every one OF
these authorities In the field Of
psychiatry dedicated themselves
Fundamentally to carrying high
the torch lighted by this great son
of Connecticut, a man certainly
entitled to place in the Hall OF
Fame.
clifford Beers greatest concern was
for the humane treatment Of the
mentally Ill and to this end he made
o: the National Committee for Men
tai Hygiene a force to be reckoned
with throughout the land. This
committee has kept in close touch
with State hopitals and as a re-
suit Of its program a new day is
dawning for the patients confined in
mental institutions. Much remains
to be done to put an end to brutaliz-
ing conditions in certain backward
State hospitals, and since Mr.. Beers
organized his program there have
been fewer scandals, and when these
do come to pass reform is speedy.
Through the National Committee
for Mental Hygiene and the various
State societies public mental hos
pitfalls are a little more cautious
in their treatment of their charges
and some superintendentS have
even plucked up courage to put an
end to political interference with
their administration of the hos
pitfalls. At long last. thanks to Cliff
ford Nottingham Beers, the insane
are treated more like human beings
than like animals. However, GER
tain institutions are being closely
studied by the National Committee
for Mental Hygiene and existing
faults viii be remedied in due time.
Listen anywhere, and you will
hear people talking in whispers
about those mysterious mad
houses" but the Mental Hygiene
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-17

OPA General Manager Bowles warns the
public not to expect more meat than the
present rationing would provide, as re-
suit of the suspension of Strengthening
quotas for a two-month experimental
period All right, Mr.. Bowles, we won't.
We won't expect it, and we won't even ask
for it. All we'll ask is that since there are
more beef cattle than ever before, may we
please have as much meat as our ration
books call for without being forced to
grovel at the butchers feet every time we
try to spend coupon of our money.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-17

intervening towns present bcttlenecks
which cannot be avoided.
1t is calculated that a new highway will
cost more than the present Parkway since
property values along the route planned
are high. This is a future consideration
for thought down Fairfield way, but the
day is not too far off when the need of
new road will be among the many postwar
enterprises that must be undertaken.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-17

Nights are cool; mornings are COOL
Frosts have been reported in the state.
The days are delightful, the sun warm
ing. But the frosts came little early
and it was necessary to cover the toma-
to plants. The weather is fine for Sep
TENDER, agreeable to all. But all this be-
ing so we are sadly in need OF rain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-17

m q Jor generals
and TEA brigadiers.
IN e arly ali Of
them are regular
Army men, the
exceptions being
liz from the re-
serve corps, 80
from the National
Guard and nine
promoted to stars
after being com
missio ned to
lower grades from
civilian life.
Two years ago.
Army had fewer
ARA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-17

Lords Prayer. He
asks that the
words, Our Faith
; err" be kept in
mind at all times
the Father who
OF only loves
every particular
indi vidual but
whose love goes
out to the whole
Of mankind.
'Then every
maAk m SUNDAY -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-17

rule for India. Ambassador Phil
lips, Minister johnson and White
House Secretary Currie all seemed
agreed that Indian troops would
not do much real fighting In Bur-
ma unless they had greater stake
in the Four Freedoms to fight
for.
Copyright, l943, by United
Feature Syndicate, Inc)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-17
STRENGTH
FOR THE DAY
BY EARL L. DOUGLASS, d. d.

A CRUSADE OF UETITION
The Archbishop of Canterbury
has suggested that Christians the
world over spend five minutes every
day in an act of spiritual recollec-
ton and committal. The basis of
this period Of prayer would be The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-17
Your Health
BY Dr.. William Brady

Signed letters pertaining % par-
sonal health and hygiene, not 70
disease, diagnosis q treatment,
viii be answered BY Dr.. Brady Il
stamped self-addressed envelope
e enclosed. Letters should be brief
and written In ink. No reply can
be made 70 queries not conform.
ing 70 Instructions. Address Or.
william Brady, National News
paper Service, $50 West Madison
Street, Chicago, III.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-17

movement is opening peoples eye
and through Mental Hygiene Clinic:
hospitals are more friendly towarc
such places and more willing to
trust their loved ones to such places.
And all this because Of the humans
tartan work launched by Connecti-
cuts great son, Clifford Withing-
ham Beers who dedicated his life
following his release from the State
hospital to guarding with jealous
care the supreme force In society
aiming at the sincerest, deepest.
purest achievement, diffusing me
abiding power Of true, consecrafed
character. -
Eugene Bertram willard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-17
= NATIO 4
SPOTLIGHT
u. S. Army
Is Led By
1,O65 Generals
BY PETER EDISON
Waterbury Democrat Washington
COrrespOndent)

The U. 8. Army can now be known
as the army Of q thousand gener-
ais, the exact total as Of July !, last
count, being 1865. Only IS Of them
have the rank permanently, all the
other 1920 being temporary appoint
inents. OF the 1905, only five, are full
generals, IS lieutenant generals, al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-17
A Thought for Today

Prosperity is not without many fears and dis
tastes, and adversely is not without comforts
and hopes. Bacon.
who is this that darkeneth counsel by words
without knOwledge?-JOb 1872.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-17

Washington interesting angle about Mrs KHseves TRIP A"
the White House ana " No" ~
That WASH
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-17

A British bomber, In which .
colony OF bees had settled, could
not be dispatched on its mission
until q queen bee was removed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-17

AUTUMN COMES TO HILLS
Gertrude Ray Lutz in the Christian Science
MonItor)

Autumn comes TO hills in ripe-plum weather
Leaf-lifted with thin gold
And honey rust;
With Grant Wood haystacks cupped 70 meado"
curve:
Black dotted wing points going over rims
And wind-eoo swiFlng whirlpools
OF thin dust.
would hold autumn IN my blognhaek hair
And feel Il on my lips IN bee-stung air.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-17
Washington Merry Round
: By
DREW PEARSON

FDR Blocked Wilkes Voyage AuoIo by Sending MRS R
Absentee "CIer Is Also Wisconsin Payroll;
oEWs Agent Reports Cool Reception From British in Indie
We're LAYING Foundation for PosWor ComPetnon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-17

Moon rises At Gas .. m. (waT uTnel
sun rises NJ 9:3S q. in., sets ~ TOO y. n
fwaT time)
VehicIss must be lighted thirty minutes
after sunset.
Evening star., 1943-11-07

This list comes right from the reports of the
SO examining doctors! Their records show that
2 out of 3 of all the 1885 women who tested
the Palmolive Plan for you got many of these
improvements in Ia days! Now it's your turn!
Start this new proved way of using Palmolive
tonight. In IA days, you, too, may look for ,
fresher, clearer, lopeiier skin!
Evening star., 1943-11-07

"Aftsr IA days. | went back to my doctor. He con-
frmed what my mirror told me- My skin was fresher,
smoother cleaner Later learned many skin improve
ments had been observed by all the 80 examining
doctors Actually out of of all the 1885 got
see-able, feelable results. So the l4Day Palmolve
Plan is now my beauty plan for life!'
Evening star., 1943-11-07
YOU, TOO, may look for
these skin improvements
in only II Days!

h Brighter, cleaner skin
II Finer texture
* Fewer bIemishes
II Less dryness
II Less oiIiness
u Smoother skin
4 Better tone
Il Fresher, clearer coIor
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-12-31
Pressure Of Wartime Life Reflected in Years Activities Here

which may be circulated in thi,
area. Washtenaw County food hand
lers must get certificates Of health
before March J. Community Fund
chooses officers and directors.
Feb. 24-Cub Packs from Ypsi
lanti district hold potluck supper al
Roosevelt School. Federal Priority
Rating given for 100000 addition
TO Boyer Hospital, which will be
started March /. Ford Bomber
Plant being filmed by Paramount.
Npsilanti residents have little eX-
cess canned goods. Forty conscien-
tious directors coming TO State
Hospital TO alleviate shortage in
help.
Feb. 25-Mock air raid conducted
in Ypsilanu reveals need for more
emergency volunteers. Local restau-
rant prioprietors express opinion
that civic organizations should re-
quest OPA TO treble quotas OF food
American Legion reports that it
spends $3.50 monthly on soldier en-
terta inment. Police announce re-
ward OF S25 for person or persons
who are maliciously turning on city
fire hydrants Moose Lodge an
nounces that il is about TO initiate
- new members.
Feb. 26-Lt. Com, Odds ordered to
Washington on Saturday TO take
charge OF llth naval district physi-
cal training program. No. Ration
books we're issued 10 25.0SS persons
in Ypsilanti. one thousand auto Ii
censes issued in Npsilanti in one
day. Col. owen J. Cleary TO be Com
mencement speaker for Ypsilanti
High School on June IS. City clos
ing its 1892 tax books with small
per cent unpaid.
Fob. Deadline for obtaining
restaurant licenses extended
through Mar. s. Best use OF State
Normal during war is questioned.
Dormitories may be turned over 10
industrial workers. Washtenaw
County lacks enough tires to accom-
modate requests. Capt. and Mrs
William Kish. Salvation Army Off
GERS. welcomed to Ypsilanti Work
started today on the 2.500-unit Fed
eral Housing project at Harris and
Holmes Rds' DIR. Otto X. Engelke.
chairman Washtenaw County'S
health service. suggests means o.
improving sanitation in East Ypsi-
lanti area.