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Detroit evening times., 1943-08-23
By MESLBROOK PEGLER
MussoIini's Cheap Posing Recounted

0NE afternoon in Rome.
~ Frank GervaSi of Intern4-
tional News Service cam .
around and said friend of his
named Jack Bozio, an ambitious
and lngratlating second-string
BlackShirt with a press rela-
tions job. at the foreign office.
had been ordered 10 roust out
some foreign and preferably
American journalists early the
next morning and deliver them
down 10 a resettlement project
on the coast where the bum
then known as II Duce. had
drained a swamp, allotted GER
tain plots Of land 10 his sub
lects, built houses and created
a town called Pontinia
II was TO be an early morn
ing getaway, in the dark. and
sounded unappetiIing but Ger
vasi said il would be chance
10 see II Bum doing his stuff IN
the paternal mood and he felt
sorry for Bozio. who was hav-
ing a hard time rounding up
talent and therefore had prom
iSed TO 60. himself. and would
like TO have someone 90 along
10 help Sneer.
We tied loose before dawn
and arrived around say. nine.
and found there. among the for
eign journalists Sonia Tomara,
a Russian with an almost unbe-
lievable history of adventure IN
The BolSheVik revolution. She
has since become an American
and one Of the great journalists
OF a great age Of journalism.
This girls modeSty is no less
startling; incidentally. than her
record of enterprise and cour-
age. She can sit all night in a
roomful hearing one after an
other tell Of the time he Scooped
the town on a love-slayer's
diary or a 'kidnaper'S arrest.
and YOU would never Know She
had missed a meal or slept in a
Culvert IN all her life.
COMA was there. cumming
- around with Bozio, who had
an English education and
twittering manner, and there
were some odds and crdS- -ot
continental journalism, NazlS
and hand-to-mouth Frenchmen,
and rusty fiat-heeled English
number who didn't brush her
hair but kept blowing II out of
her mouth.
Bozio had flunked his assign
Detroit evening times., 1943-08-23

course. because tho ce,d in The
whole catch wasn't enough 70
pay for the gas which brought
our party down from Rome and
buy the lunch
THEN = BlackShlr' brought
out big stacks Of new paper
money and. following some band
music. II Bum began awarding
cash prizes 10 certain residents
Of the new community for rails
Ing the most potatoes, the most
eggs, the most babies and pigs.
AS each winners name was
road off that one would mount
the platform 10 receive several
hundred lire from II Bum. him.
self. and throw him the Fascist
salute, which he returned with
A snap OF the heels of his OK
penSlve black leather boots.
They didn't believe IN the hand
shake, the greeting OF the effete
democracIcS.
Say what you viii about the
unwillingncSS Of the Italians 10
live under faSclSm but ] viii
say that these people were low
ing il. Some Of them were hyS-
terical in their cheers for Tho
posturing little punk on the
platform And I tell you there
were kids Of Is or so in the
local militia detail who put their
hats on their bayonetS. waved
Them en-hieh and shrieked
"DuCe, Duce, Duce" with tears
running down
All told. this development
wasn't a patch on Miami Beach
or any one of a hundred lesser
projects of private enterprise in
this country and yet. so great
il was IN the Fascist scale of
achievement that lis dedication
was a boiSterouS national event.
And. though II Is true that
-manl---ni--ouL--cilizenA---Napa-
Swlndlcd in many such deals,
their liberties and their lives
didn't 80 with. their money d.
and, the Italians we're Swindled,
too
] mentioned that English mum.
bcr. Sonia and GervaSi said she
had faSciSm-real had and when.
10 cap the show for us. we were
given a private glimpse Of the
great man in the new office Of
the local boss BlackShirt. she
took off her own wedding ring
and with dropping head. handed
II over 10 the Bum Of Buns.
copyright. 1913, by United Features synd.
Detroit evening times., 1943-08-23

override the almost unanimous
opposition of the party leaders.
But Republican congressman.
fresh from home. agree his
chance of obtaining the nomi-
nation is remote. He has lost
much party support since his
nomination in Philadelphia.
Distributed by King Features Synd, Inc,
Detroit evening times., 1943-08-23
Three Score and Ten

THE DETROIT NEWS is 20 years old today They
have been productive years, marked by sincere and
increasing service to the community.
The basic function of an American newspaper is
uncomplcaed 1t is, after ALL merely the two-fod duty
OF printing the of the world promptly and incu-
svely and effectively, and presenting its opinions
honestly and bravey regardless of ueror influence
matter how powerful.
Competently managed newspapers that follow the
above simple pattern should live long among us God
knows American society needs them, especially in these
days Of twisted perspective and destructive PHILOSOPHERS
The Detroit News would not have flourshed as If
has through three and ten ye9ss>except it
good newspaper. We extend greetings onths SEVENTEEN
birthday of neighbor and best wishes for continued
success.
Detroit evening times., 1943-08-23
BY PAUL MAlLON:
Compromise Expected
Bv COP at Mackinac
By PAUL MAULON:
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23-The

WASHINGTON, Aug 23-The
W drift Of Republican senti-
ment tiudglng from returning
congressman is headed toward
a party declaration Al the
Mackinac Island conference for
international postwar co-opera-
tion of restricted type in
which each nation would main
tain its own character and
sovereignty.
The conference, they say is
likely TO follow the lines of the
Nandenberg White resolution
expressing these same senti-
mentS.
The Willkie people may want
more. and some party authori-
ties like Senator Taft would
like 10 be more specific and
pledge something like a new
League of Nations, but the final
compromise no doubt will be a
sifted average Of party opinion.
IT will resist the pressure Of eX-
tremists for an international
state or world legislature. or a
composite world army.
CIMILAR the House VIII
~ adopt, soon after II re-
sumes its session. the Fulbright
resolution pledging only inter-
national cooperation.
A determined effort will be
made TO get the Senate 10 adopt
the Ball Burton-llatch-IIill reSo-
luton going much further and
d m n ding an international
agreement now with a police
force later, but t.will not have
sufficient strength behind II 10
become an adopted policy.
Every one seems 10 have a
definite opinion. and practically
every one has expressed himself,
except the three men whose
Judgment will be final Roose-
velt, Churchill and Stain. Not
by one word has Mr. Roosevelt
indicated what he has in mind.
4 FTER Senator Hatch called
n AT the White House few
weeks back, ne reported IN the
cloakroomS that the President
had no objection TO the Senate
passing his resolution, but this
is the only indirect suggestion
available indicating the PreSi-
dent may wish 10 60 further
than the Republicans or the
House presumably intend 10 60.
In the end, of course. the
character of the police force
Will be the determining factor.
ON one hand the phrase is now
used 20 mean q world army,
and. ON the other hand. 10 sig
Nifty system in which the
great victorious world powers
Detroit evening times., 1943-08-23
knowledge Test
~ DIR. sABINA II. CONNOLLY

For Bible readers. Answer
each question by one word.
ta) What beautiful girl slew
HolOferneS: lb) who was the
youngest son Of Jacob; Cc)
The crowd demanded 49,.
10 be released instead Of
Jesus.
Which Of the four names
suits the description ca
The first European 10 view
the Pacific was Magellan,
Cabral, Amerigo NeSpucci
Balboa: tbD the captured
King OF Mexico was Cortez.
Montezuma, Coronado Henry
VIII; tC) the first white
child born of English parents
IN the new world was John
Alden. Virginia Dare, Bar
hara Frietchie, George Wash
lngton?
3 Why: (a) Is a mountain
that eruptS called volcano;
DbD was the planet Mars
named after Roman war
god, (c) is 10 Downing
street, London, a famous
address?
Pick out the largest. longeSt.
highest: ta) Malta, Puerto
Rico, ST Helena Martinique.
Madagascar; (b) in Roman
numerals G. NJ, y X. V;
Cc) mile, fathom, inch, span,
rod.
) Explain: (a) What is an
exodus; (b) in Greek myth
ology what was the work of
Charon; (c) how does the
city Of Cork Ireland, get its
name
6-True or false: CAV GambrinuS
invented the diving bell. tb)
Carlos Finlay won the Nobel
Prize in physiology and med
icine; tc) Lincoln Ellsworth
studied yellow fever?
7 Answer simply. ca What is
a membrane; tbl what does
"Saucrkraut' really mean
(c) what is meant by the
etymology of A word
ANSWERS on Opposite Page
Detroit evening times., 1943-08-23
Quick Question

Jimmy Doolittle did not com
mand the FIRST l.. s. Army
squadron 20 fy over Japan
Who DID,
What's TIE Approximate GAs-
lance between North Amer
ics and Asia az the narrow
est point
-" Silent Cal Coolidge was
: the FIRST president 70 appear
I t-ii'rtftfs f'--t'tii II -. 'r'--,
was the first president 70 be
seen in any MOVIE
One nominee for the presi-
dency spent the entire cleo
tion campaign m federal
prison and polled more than
Detroit evening times., 1943-08-23

million votes. Who was
he
; What !. the only genuinely
--'--sf''ir-' arfrr7ff -
6-Aug 3 is The birth date of
the poet who wrote am
the captain Of my fate |
am tho master Of my soul
HIS name was which Kip
ling whitman. Henley
Service ?,
lind .Itt!
posse SSIon. What other
foreign country rules terri
tory there
5 What rs 10000 per cent Of
one cent?
tAnsaers on Opposite Page
Detroit evening times., 1943-08-23

support or oppose many proposed solutops,
in which we will not easily know what 10 do.
Our foreign policy for the world as
whole has never been adequately studied, nors
has it been perfectly defined nor has it bee ~
submitted to the American people and to
their legal representatives. And there is
plenty of room for concern as to how we may
do our part honorably and wisely.
But upon one issue of this war, | think
American judgment is clear and resolved.
Our resolution is that in the devastation
and changes of this war, Great Britain shall
not be destroyed, nor her people lose an inn
portsnt position in the world, and that the
peoples of the Dominions shall not suffer
invasion, nor have diminished their chances
for strong and good national life.
WHATEVER else happens in this war in
w the relations between the States and
peoples of the world the understanding Of
the English-speaking peoples will be improved,
and many of the ties uniting them in
warfare are likely to remain in peace
| think there is no prospect Of a political
federation or of legal connections that would
impose the will of one people of the group,
upon another but there will at least be a
kind of partnership in life, extending be-
tween us around the world.
In this partnership it is obvious that the
United States will be the most powerful hg-
ure and let us hope at the same time the
most tolerant and the most considerate.
Americas position Americas freedom
from many Of the dangers that overhang
other countries, gives us an opportunity 10
be magnanimous.
SO | look upon this Quebec conference
indicative of coming union that will not
be legal, that will not impair the independ-
ence of any member, but which will be ef-
fectiVe
| think as a people We have long looked
somewhat askance at common effort with
the British and are affected by sense of
uneasiness in such cooperation
| believe this is based upon realization.
not of our own lesser talent, but of our lesser
understanding in the great fields of politics
and of international commerce and finance.
UNDOUBTEDLY in these fields the British
u outshine us For their interest in politics
and international trade is consuming in
terest. II engages their whole society. II pro-
duces the most qualified statesmen and hnan-
ciers,
This is because the British people have
to excel in these fields If they did not they
would perish
If our own political representation ia
weaker; If politics remains a minor interest
10 the average American; and If we have
not succeeded in the field of international
finance, it is obviously because our physical
position and our relative economic self-suff-
cheney have not compelled us 10 absorb our
selves in endeavors that actually do absorb
the minds and activities of the British
If We have not yet produced in this gen
Grafton, public men equal 10 the British
standard. IT is because we have not tried. The
grave circumstances which hang over the
modern world may compel us they GER
tainly should inspire us, 10 try.
Detroit evening times., 1943-08-23

would police their own hemi-
sphere with their own armed
strength
No trouble will be en-
countered in getting strong
popular opinion behind the lat
ter Interpretation, bat II Is
already evident no national
agreement can he achieved IN
this country behind the first
Interpretation.
TlIE legislators who are drop
Il ping into town every few
days also seem determined 10
adopt legislation preventing the
draft of fathers. Even members
of the military affairs commit
tees, who work exceptionally
close 10 the war department,
are displaying A tendenCe 10
break with the army authorities
on this matter.
They say they will surely pass
the Wheeler bill, postponlng
father drafts until Jan. |. 1914.
The prospect, however is by no
means assured
The administration very likely
will turn on pressure 10 lot the
military leaders have their way.
Mr.. Bylnes followed this line in
his speech.
THE Democrats seem rather
L thoroughly agreed that they
want late convention next
year. They probably will go to
Philadelphia possibly as late AS
September. 1t is only a short
trip from Washington, and most
Of the delegates will come from
there.
The matter already is re-
garded as routine. with renoml-
nation of Mr.. Roosevelt being
certain. His running mate. all
authorities suspect, will be Mr..
ByTneS. who is now plainly be-
ing groomed for the task
The Democrats all seem 10
figure their Republican oppo-
nent viii be New York'S Gov.
Dewey. A far-flung and strong
organization IS being built up
by Willkie people, especially in
New England and the Middle
West. lie obviously intends 10
win some primaries and thus
Detroit evening times., 1943-08-23


A MOTHER consultation between the civilian
a chiefs of Allied governments is taking
pIace-this time at Quebec, Canada. r.
The chief participants are Prime Minister
Churchill, Mackenzie King, premier of the
Dominion of Canada and President Roose-
Velt.
The problems facing the Allied nations
are many. Perhaps they become increasingly
difficult as the prospects of war become in
creasingly favorable, as unquestonaby they
have become IN the last 60 days.
They require consultation and think it,
is highly fortunate that these intimate con-
ferences should become matter of regular
practice.
I think it fortunate that the Dominion of
Canada is recognized in this conference as a
participating power.
The one prospect Of understanding and
agreement, and of continuing cooperation in
a world that will be perilous for many years,
appears TO me to lie in joint action between
the peoples of the United States, Great Britain
and the British dominions.
1t would be an even stronger conference
if the prime ministers of the commonwealth
of Australia and New Zealand were present,
and if the great figure of Gen. SHUTS were
there to represent South Africa.
There can be enlightened understanding
and effective Joint effort between all these
peoples, for, while their interests will have
points of difference, their common agreement
is possible.
OBJECTION might be made that in such a
" conference as Quebec the British Empire
r.
the United States only one. But personally,
l do not regard this as a disadvantage to the
American people.
Canada and the other dominions are in.
dependent nations. and the Canadian people
and the American people, while they are
politically independent and expect to remain
so, really constitute single people.
They have the same likes and the same
prejudces and the same common interests
as contiguous American states. In fact as
individuals they are indstinguishabe from
one another.
The political and economic interests Of
Great Britain and the United States may at
times present differences, but they should be
capable Of harmonious adjustment
In such differences, the position Of Canada
seems more likely in accord with American
than with British views
Canada, like the United States, is coun-
try to which the proper settlement Of the
Pacific Ocean issue and the freedom Of the
peoples surrounding that ocean. is a vital
interest and they look at this great problem
of the Pacific in the same way as do Amer
leans.
%
THERE are very difficult decisions 10 be
L reached with respect 10 the destiny Of
the countries of Europe and Africa and Asia
American opinion cannot be expected to
see clearly what the future should bring In
fact, no man can know so much.
The United States, az a great participant
In this war is going 10 be called unon 10
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-29
Current RatiOnine REGULATIONS


Brown CO" III" "J' will
through Stamps will be In force through jan
l.
PROCESSED FOODS
Green "A "B and &C. stamps
cember 90 Green 3D. stamps Deem
Der through January 20
Stamp 20 in Ration
January ~
stamp IN Ration Book and stamp the aiplane"
Ration BOOK LII are each valid for purchase Of pair Of
No gallons through
February " o
y and "C worth two galons
for and half gallons
and "T coupons valid for five gallons
owners should endorse the face of
NUMBER OF their
registered Without such endorsement 5ad
endorsement only the legal ration holder
unndorsed or loose coupons violation of
Fuel OIL
Glass marked
gallons class unit stamps is so GAL
ons class units marked worth gallons
ration certificates denote the value gallons stamp
the period force Glasses determined the
amount OF oil used during the winter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-29
WAR PRODUCTION
SHOW NOW MODEL
Future Expositions to Be
Fashioned After Present
Successful Plan

$ New England's pioneering War
Production Drive Show which for
two weeks has been exhibiting at
Boston thousands of production in
creasing and misunderstanding tech
nlqueS of labor management COM
mitteeS in war plants, will be used
as a national model for similar ex-
positions in principal war industry
centers, it was announced today.
Following a visit by Charles E.
Wilson, WPB Executive Vice Chair
man, w. H. Wheeler, Jr., regional
WPB director, announced that the
success of the show had spurred the
WPB to carry the story of labor
management success through the
nation as means of organizing
new plant committees and revitaliz-
ing present groups.
Meanwhile, Frederick Bowes. Jr.,
New England WPB War Production
Drive Manager said nearly 1000 in
dustrialists, Army and Navy Off
Gals, and labor and civic leaders
had attended the exhibition which
ranges from award winning produc-
ton suggestions and plant posters
to campaign on salvage, safety and
MISUNDERSTANDING.
The show closed Saturday. How
ever, regional WPB Drive Head
quarters, II Court street, will con-
tinue its information service for
manufacturers. labor leaders and
war workers.
The Scovill Manufacturing Com
pany and the Bristol Company of
Waterbury had splendid exhibits at
the show.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-29
SCHOOL BOARD IN
SESSION TONIGHT

Contracts for ash removal at local
schools and termite determination
at Wildly High school are expected
to be awarded by the Board of Edu-
cation at a meeting tonight. Auth
oriZation to ask for bids was given
at a precious meeting.
No indication was given today
that women teachers who are seek
ing equalization of pay rates would
appear at tonight's meeting, al
though further action on the pro-
posal is expected from the group.
The board at its las meeting voted
to put off the proposal until after
the war, and it has been reported
unofficially that request for a
special meeting to reopen the mat
ter was denied.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-29
Street Fighting At
Chonqteh, China

Chucking, November 20. - (UP)--
Bloody street fighting is in progress
at Changteh. major Chinese de-
Tense point west of Tungting Lake
in the Central China "Rice Bowl"
wit hthe japanese using poison gas
profusely, Chinese front dispatches
said today.
The commander of the Chinese
division holding Changteh tele-
graphed Chungking he would die
before giving lip the city, where
1000 Japanese were reported killed
on Friday in the sixtieth day of
their attack.
Japanese forces who broke into
the west and south gttes of Chang
tell on Thursday and Friday were
surrounded and wiped cut, the front
dispatches said, while japanese
artillery kept up 48-hour lombard
ment trying to break up Chinese
positions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-29
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements for
weekly payments during disability
or for specific payment in case of
permanent injury have been APP
proved by Compensation Commits
sioner John j. O'Connell:
Angelina Errschetti of 101 Rose
street against Chase Brass & Copp-
per Co, Noera Mfg. Co. plant, sos
for nine and 1-2 weeks, Is per cent
loss of function of right great toe.
William Gilman of 461 North
Main street against Chase Brass &
Copper Co., Waterbury Mfg. Co.
plant, $24.82 beginning Nov 8, rib
injury.
j. Moura of 236 Long Hill road
against Chase Brass & Copper Co.,
Waterbury Mfg. Co. plant, $50 be-
ginning Nov 5, hernia.
Walter Rouillier of So Lounsbury
avenue against American Brass Co.,
1898 beginning Nov IA, injury to
shoulder.
Anthony Rakoza of 81 Lindsey
street against American Brass Co,
$50 beginning Nov. Is, burns to left
shoulder and foot.
Helmut Stride of 80 Glendale
drive against American Brass Co.,
$50 beginning Nov. 10, fracture OF
left arm.
Mary Kuchauskas of 866 Highland
avenue against Americana epubli-
can, Inc. 1927 beginning Oct. 8,
hand injuries.
Angelo Christopher of Oakville
against U. S. Rubber Co., 1881 be-
ginning Nov. "a, hernia.
John M. Mitchell of 81 Aurora
street against Gaess Mfg. Co. $17.18
beginning Oct. IA, injury to left lit
tie finger.
Annette MERCER of 1916 Baldwin
street against Central Parking Sta
ton and Garage, SO beginning Nov.
5, sprain of right ankle and back.
D. Emanuel lof 148 Hill street a.
galnst Chase Brass & Copper Co.,
Metal Works plant, $25 for 3.8 weeks,
10 per cent los sof function of right
index finger.
Don Lee of 81 Vine street against
Chase Brass & Copper Co., Rolling
Mills plant, $50 beginning Nov. 8,
injury to left hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-29
NINE MOTORISTS
PAY FOR NOLLES

Nine motorists were assessed IS
apiece In city court this morning as
police resumed their drive against
parking violators who fail to pay
their 81 fine after having their cars
tagged. Police used to send letters
to delinquents before issuing war;
rants, but warrants are now issued
without warning if the fine Is not
paid shortly after the car is tagged
Those paying this morning were:
Mary Napolitano, As, 1913 Edgewood
avenue; Thomas Dunno, 81, 25
Lounsbury street; Nicolo Angeli-
cola, 40, ISL Charles street; Peter
Dalton, 81, Winyah avenue; Irene
Spirit, 33. 124 Pennington avenue;
Mary Zetto, %, 261 Lincoln street;
Albert Petit, 81, "a Ward street;
Roland Ruggiero, 80, 234 Beecher
avenue; and Tessie Jacobs, 81, IA
Park terrace.
Martin OLeary, "a Scovill street,
was fined SIS without costs when
he was arraigned before Judge
Charles r. Summa in city court
Saturday on charges of breach of
the peace.
Other cases: Dennis Doolan, 36,
State hotel, non-support, ordered to
pay So weekly or go to Jail for 80
days; John Thibault, At, Alb West
Main street. assault, breach OF
peace, non-Support, nclled.