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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-10

years that the log-rolllng, barterlng, and trading Of American tariff schedules by ConRressmen was Q very crude way to regulate the tariffs. But, there Is a wide difference of opinion throughout the country as to the advisabllity of follow ing out the trade treaty opinions of Sec retary Hull, who has been a free trader all of his political lifetime.
 Perhaps there would be less opposition to vesting foreign commerce authority in the State Department were it not for the prosecutions of the United States Depart ment of Justice in hauling American firms before the courts to defend them selves against accusations of violating the antitrust jaws. The chemical industry is accused of using some of their" cartel" arrangements to restrain trade in chemi- cal products. The Du Pont Company in answer to a suit brought against them for violation of the antitrust law shows conclusively that the company has brought about a wider and more rapid development and distribution of new chemical products and processes ito the advantage of American exporters gen. erally."
 The answer of the company said that during the period from 1923 to l043, inc elusive, the weighted average price index of Du Fonts principal products has de- creased by more than 34 per cent, while during the same period, as reported by the United States Department of Labor, the price index of all commodities has increased 6.7 per cent and the price of chemical and allied products has increased 5.5 per cent" Du Fonts also state that the reason why they engaged in "the formation of foreign companies .. was prompted by the rise of nation alism which resulted in the strong de- mand for local manufacturing capacity and in the erection of tariff barriers and the taking of other economic measures to insure and protect local industries"
 If the State Department can readlust its free trade theories in the interest oi the continued "rise of nationalism, ana thereby secure better markets for Amer ican goods abroad, then it will no doubt find all American business men sup porting its efforts But in the judgment of those who received and examined great volume of trade treaties before tne beginning of the war, it is up to the De- partments of State and Justice to prove that they can do better job. So far they haven't delivered the goods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-10
Process of Elimination

Inevitably in our two-party system of government each party collects some embarrassngly bigoted groups who, though small in number. still command enough votes to make the professional politician think twice before reaching for the axe. This year the Republicans col lected Gerald L. K. Smith and the Amer ica Firsters; the Democrats, Earl Brow der and the Communists.
 The other day, however, Thomas E.. Dewey and John w. Bricker Topped off the America Firsters from the fringe of the Republican party. In strongest terms of denunciation and repudiation, they scorched Smith for his attempt to put Governor Bricker's name on an America First ticket.
 This repudiation is commendable and necessary. 1t gives notice that we have no existing political haven for racial bigotry, just as the two party platforms make it clear (though they may differ in detaiD that there is no room for lso- lationism in either partys postwar policy
 The repudiation certainly cost some votes Smith claims 3,000000. True or not he does control a substantial num- Der. If an America First ticket can be put in the field it might cost the Repuo- licans one or more states. In the mld- west, the America FirSters stronghold, the Republicans carried Michigan by less than 5000, Indiana by only 25,OOO, and lost Illinois in l940.
 Nevertheless, the great majority of Americans will applaud this denuncla- tion, and the candidates refusal to accept organized support from a group whose beliefs are associated with racial bigotry. For certainly such bigotry is repugnant to the spirit and tradition of nation founded on the principle that all men are created equal.
 So, too, is political bigotry. It may not be so distasteful at the moment, since the American Communists-for whom the war began with the invasion of Russia, ard international collaboration with the Teheran conference are currently starry-eyed champions of democracy. Only the most naive, however can imag- inc that their conversion is anything more than momentary and expedient, or that it is not subject to change wltnout notice.
 The American Communists have em- braced, if not the Democratic party. at least it's national ticket. They have merged with the American Labor party and are making their presence felt in the CLIO. Political Action Committee. Thelf organizati0nal ability-smooth, seasoned, xealOus and tireless-can win votes.
 So wouldn't it be well if the Democratic candidates followed the Republican eS- ample now and repudiated, once and TOT all. these other elements which are lof' eign to Anirican principles and poiiclesF
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-10
Shortage or Plenty

Government agencies have conducted consumer surveys which bear out the general belief that at the end of the war American consumers will be in the mar ket for every luxury and necessity in the book. Alarm clocks and garbage cans, carpet sweepers and teakettles, lawn mowers and frying pans are but few of the common articles needed. And It is predicted that demand for refrigera- tors. automobiles, new homes and even yachts will be unsuitable.
 If these surveys prove correct, the next iob will be to fill the demand whether that can be done will depend upon the ability of American manufacturers ana retailers to produce the goods and ois- tribute them at prices the people can pay. War wages and material costs must be met and overcome. if possible. by un- precedented operating efficiency.
 Before the war free competitive mar kets pushed efficiency up and prices down and industry and labor prospered on a sound basis. The simple truth IS tnaI after the war the country must return to that system or suffer chronic shortages and a regulated existence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-10
Wiley DeEes Indispenssbles'

Newspaper reports received in Wash ington from Wisconsin indicate very clearly that the good old Badger State IS not going to trade for a new senator while Uncle Sam is crossing the stream.
 The Winconsin newspapers report Senator Alexander Wiley making a wg' orous campaign for another term. When he went to the Senate in 1889 there were only l6 Republicans, and that number has grown to 37. Naturally, he feels that the Republican record during recent times justifies the expectation that Dewey will be elected and the Congress returned to the COP.
 Senator Wiley gave an audience ln Antigo a vivid and understandable det' milton of the indispensable man. He said that "if all the economic wealth m this town were eentered in one man, anyone could see the danger that wovlo result" That's bringing the issue "home". where everybody can md tne right answer,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-10
Views Of The Press
STATE POLICE
GHartford courant)

lHartfOnd COurantD
 Connecticut has reason to be proud Of it's Department Of State Police under Commissioner Edward J Hickey. The State Police operate ef- flcientiy and cOuTteously in the rOu- tine exercises Of their duties, and ls, the past few months they have quick iy solved three murders through skillful and intelligent detective work. In all three cases-at Lake Candlew0od, "Boxw00d Manor" in old Lyme and more recently Sound Viey-tae clues were BneageF, but sufficient because Of the aiertpess Of the ipyestigators.
 Commissioner Hickey. as Hartford County Detective under former states Attorney Hugh M. Ale0rn. established an enviable record as trackeT-d0wn Of criminals, It ap- pears nov that he has brought into the Department Of the State Police not only his oyn ability but also as- Eistants, both men and women, who are eFnulating the example he mas set. IL should further be noted that the Commissioner has promptly rec 0gnlzed and publicly commanded the members 0f his force for nleTit0Fl0ls work. 'Ed" Hickey is not one to grab the glory for himself, Undoubtedly his willingness to commend others when they deserve t has much te do with the Departments efficiency and high morale. With MT, Aie0Tp Com. missioner Hickey made Hartford County a place toT lay vl0lateFe 70 ellun, Nov be Is making the whole State an undesirable place foE thugs,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-10

They were gunning for the Xii. gore-Murray bill, which provides high unemployment compensation for labor.
 Leader of the opposition was Vermont's astute capable Senator Warren Austin, wine, with support from COP colleagues Chan Cur ney Of South Dakota and chap- man Repercomb Of West Virginia, went over the bill with a fine- tooth comb.
 Ausiins chief strategy was to try to separate the reconversiOn bill into two parts, one dealing with labor compensation, the other with disposal 0i surplus property. Most of his colleagues thought he meant merely to divide the bill for purposes Of discussion inside the committee However, SeEa- tor Harley Kilgore of West Wire ginia saw the move as a means of splitting the bill so that the part dealing with surplus prop erty which business wants, could be passed with Republican gup- port, leaving labor compensation, which business doesn't want to be stalled without Republican sup- port. Kilgone, accordingly. spiked the move.
 Austin also opposed plans for the procuction-empl -Dublic board. created by the bill. to get information from Federal agen- cies. 1t is Kilgores and Murrays contention that. to handle recOn- version in an orderly way, some one must know in advance when the War and Navy Departments are going to cancel war orders. There must be no more surprise cancellations, as in the Brewster ease, they argue.
 However, Senator Austin hung back on the idea of giving this information to q special board. It was quickly apparent whom ne was speaking for when Chairman Bob Reynolds of North Carolina pulled from his pocket a letter from Underseeretary of War Patterson, who wrote that the War Department opposed giving inf0r- nation to such a board.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-10
Rise and Fall of Nationalism

There is apparently no limit to the ln- aeination of the National Administration coFacerning the great benefits that the United States will derive from foreign trade after the war. Hardly day passes that some Cabinet officer or adnllnls' trator fails to present his ideas and opln' ions to show how the increase m foreign trade will be so great that within perlod of few years 1t will liquidate Leno' Lease,
 The Secretary Of the Treasury IS the main power behind the plan for Woflo Bank, The Secretary of State promotes trade treaties, which are in effect copy Of the plan for so-ealled "feelpfoclty treaties" to bring about closer relations between Canada and the United States History relates that President William Howard Taft made this approach TOT the sagulali0n of tariffs ln the western Hemisphere, The voters were against ll' President Taft was the father Of the nfst Tariff Board. That organization lundef various dlsguisesl has been eonunued py the Government ever since Mf, Taft engaged iD making scientific stualss o' the effects of tariff rates
 Tariff Commission at the present time, and through its investigations Of unfair practices Iil import trade and dIscrlmina' Hons by foreign countries against the eoFa,merce Of the United States, lt mas been possible for our Government to ID. crease It's functions ln the enactment of so-called flexible tariff pF0vIsions-whlch prior tO the period of Taft remained sta' iic for lcng years at a time. our Presl' dents since Taft have exercised their authority to lower the tariffs on sugar md many other commodities of com Magce.
 The Democrat and Republican leaders nave been agreed for at least twenty-five
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-10
Current Comment

One high lHlussiaD) government official told me- 'Bf We provide gull employment lil RnkRie, increase the standard Of living 0f our people and develop our country, and thereby make Communism work, then the rest Of the world mey follow ns, Tbis Is world revolution by skampls-llot by f0Fee.s
 Erie A. Johnston. president u' S. c, 0f c,
 By faE the largest peFs Of govern. meDt expenditures go Wt0 salaries end wages,
 -Budgst DiTaetor Harold D. smith.
 
 We must not etFsp ourselves down and become . weak force after the war. The desire for peace does not require that y0u become weak your, self. Your desire for peace is more effective if you continue i0 be q strong nation,
 -comdr. Harold ? siahsen'
 We have inflicted losses on tha enemy lip Franco about double those Ws have suffered 0liFsalves. Winston Churchill,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-10
PooR CIRCULATION

statisticlan of one of the iargo life insurance companies reports that coronary heart disease has aps narently increased and is still in" creasing. this having been given as the cause of death in s.1 per huns dred thousand claims paid in 1880. in 2&.e per hundred thousand claims paid in i935.
 whether such statistics or any statistics show that coronary or other forms of heart disease are actually on the increase I donp know. Some medical authorities seem to believe there is more heart disease now than there was twenty, fifty or a hundred years ago. That a good many layman harbor the same belief is impressed upon me by letters from laymen. ft Is the conviction of these ambitious bus untrasned in the science of Paihol- ogyD experts that the alarming inc crease in heart disease. as they see it. Is clearly due to smoking. drinks ing coffee. eating meat or too much meat. or even too much starchy food which. in their fancy. causes gas. and the 'gas" of course presses on the heart" and there you are.
 Actually there is no reason to imagine that any Of these causes. ex. cepting smoking. may contribute to heart disease. In regard to smok- ing. it is the consensus of medical opinion. as nearly as I can determ- inc, that it does cause heart disease, especially coronary occlusion tnar- rowing, constriction of stoppage oE a branch of the coronary artery.
 Efficiency of the circulation dc. pends not alone on the condition of the heart. but also upon the state Of the conduits or arteries through which the blood flows. It depends on the state of the large and small ar- tertes which one can feel and sec but even more, perhaps. on the state of the smallest terminal tuees. call- cd arterioles. which are visible only under the microscope don't mean ''capillaries'. for nobody can see or has seen a capillary.
 It Is mainly through the contrae- tion. narrowing or constriction of the arterioles or relaxation. widening or dilation of these minute terminal tubes that tobacco. for instance, fratker tobacco smoke or whatever element or component of tobacco smoke may be resp0nsible-nlcoiine, carbon naonoxide. furfurai. ammo nia?--you pays your money and takes your choice, although I plump for carbon mon0xide as the import ant factor) affects the circulation. The effects of drugs on the circuia- ton are largely brought about in the same way.
 The caliber or diameter of the are teFioles is changeable, being under the control of the portion of the au- t0nomic, automatic or unconscious Independent of the wilD synapath- etic nervous system called vasoni0- tor nerves. Besides drugs. various other things influence the eircula- ton through the ya6sanl0toF nerves, such as toxins. ductless gland hOr- nl0nes notable adreninl, and elpo~ ti0ns-the emotions acting by pros ducing increased or decreased secre- ton of adrenin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-10

Dettef aufantake and helping to prevent the country from buying its way into a depres- sion.
 Buying our way into a depression? Yes. There is a minimum of civilian goods available today. Their scarcity makes them luxury items. able to command above-ceiling. black mar ket prices from people selfish and short-sighted enough to pay. when- ever you pay black-mari:et prices, you'are helping to push the country into a postwar depression.
 ;ohs are plentiful today. because of the billions being spent on the war. This war spending will end some day. however. When it does. the country will go back on a peace- time basis. The reconversion period may be one Of serious uncmploy- ment. This is when you will need the dollars you are spending today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-10

able e She Administration. Bf he did 90. they had campaign fed. der. nf he tried so pail punches s eaBId Glaiia that tbe Vice. Presidential nominee was play- ...s b..-.lcs 5y keeping the facts from she people.
 Well aware of this strategy, the Democrats were worried sick that Truman might be prevailed upon to reconsider his resignation.
 Most committee members were silent about the party lineup. sims ply saying that all members "re- Rretted," and SO forth. However. Maine's frank. fortnight Owen Brewster. when asked if the c0ln- mittee had tried to get Truman Lo si u cn the job. replied with a 6.
 SThe Republicans sure aid. but ssc ..-sss saye eD0ngh support from the Democrats"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-10

no business, They may haVe plenty plenty Of glitter 10 tbelF personality and no real brllliaDae, They may pretend vide Friendships and yet have not aD aeQualDianee who trusts them They nlay live lD beautiful house yet haze no happiness whatr e0yeeg iD their uyes, They Dleg be noted for tbelF gay and sNNptli0lls parties among those who attend, end be cursed by every merchant iD town because they don't pay tbRiF debts, They may have diplomas on their walls and not . gFaip of sense in their heads, They lllag give lays ighly 70 the church and yet be llts teFly devoid ef genuine teltb and good works,
 There k much tO be ssid for c good appearance, but there is ko' thing te be Eaid f0g z mere front Wise men lsek their houses and theiT W0Fksll0ps, but 9Ely the sloys enly, the inepl, and the foolish glye their attention 10 the front door and neglect tlle back,
 AL Rlahis Reserved
 Baba0p heWspapeF Syndicate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-10
COMEBACK OF TEgE COUNTY
 FAIR lMAR KAEk EAaralA HElhNMAl

Prom New England comes the cheering news that the county faly, aIl Institution founded at T0psfleia, Mass, lD 1918, and f0T the last few years FagaFdad as iD It's twilight phase, Is staging e magnificent come baek, Et ls said that las county fairs seyeptysseYep more than last year, will be held tbis fall ip New kpgs landwl2g tp Massachusetts, fourteen ln Connecticut, seventeen ip Maine, nlfe ln AeW Hampshire and four @ Vermont, The first and greatest enemy Of the county fair was the gyp artist, but b most places he vas cleaned out by the sturdy KRpkee Vaomep, Then came the waT, whieb for a tine seemed t0 make things Impossible because Of transportation difficulties, Apparently c Way out hes been found, and tbis Eeag, in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-10
Enduring Fame

Miss Mae West came back to Broadway from Hollywood as the author ana star QI a costume play about lmplfal hussla' !Ls title was "catherine Was Great" Ae' eording to the critics, Catherine may have been, but the play wasnt. Egen s0, Miss West may lake heart, TOT nsr place ln history is secure. Inflated llIe Jackets will surely continue 70 pear neF name when the names of the critics who banned her are long forgotten.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-10

say on Sucn q complex subject. Well, m admit I don't understand all the ins-and- outs of price con- trol and finance But here are four things I do know
 One: Aon-ex- perts on econ- omics like you and I make up about % per cent of the population. so It's " h at we do { h 6 t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-10
Selected Poem
RARM BATTALION

lFyapeas Frost to the Christian Science M0DltoD onee again the heyFieks ride the fields, one WeatheFed silver. one Q rainy blue, Tie Feang pun hard and pause with dampened
 Hanks,
 The old barn on the hi Ehat lately kneg shadow and emptiness and wandering winds once more Is piled with fragrant grass and clover, -Four boys with bare and Indian-coioFed backs pitch foFkfuls Of sweet summer up and over, while on the Fieks four sturdy laughing girls settle the hay with arms sunbuFned and strong, And the farmer nlarVels as he swings hls seYthe that his old farm has been captured by the y0unsI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-10
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
MAINTAINING 4 GOOD FROST
Ry EARL {. DOUGLASS, Q. Q,

Dr, Samuel Johnson used to tell about his fathers workshop which was so nearly in ruins that one could yak in the back door at any time
 The front door, however, was always kept securely locked, One would have thought, had he come t0 the front door and not known the cons dittQD Of the back, that here was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-10

NoaAAAos
 Two: every one of us decides for or against inflation a dozen times a day by what we do. Three: If We let imitation get started now. il will bring on a post-war depression that will make the last one look like a picnic. Four: We know exact ly how to avoid imitation. because the experts have told us how-by buying only what we yitally need. by supporting price ceilings and ra- tioning, and by putting every cent We can spare-and m0re-into War Bonds. and savings.
 Yes, it's up to us nOn-experts, all of us, to follow all the rules. This time. the way ! understand 1t. it's really got to be all. or we'll end np with nothing at all.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-10

Wfff eses ~Af tftAttft have been great CT in ratio tllar those Of any Jtller service. Yet ge have kept ollI promise; We have kept lem sail' ing,P
 We are still ( small service. B the end Of l9as there will be Only 100000 of lls, ana every year 2500l men leave ths ships, worn out WHaRV, Sofkilaf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-10
Your Health By Dr. William Brady

slsnes letters pertaining 0 pef. snnal health and hygiene. nos % disease. elAgnosls ol sseatmeas. win be answered by Ds. Brady V a stamped seif-adaressed enveiepe ls enclssea, Letters sheuld be brle2 ana written in lnk. iso reply can he made Co queries not conform. Ing Co instructions. Address Dfs william Brady, National NeWss naper Service. s2o West Madisen Street. Chicago. nll
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-10
QUESTIONS 4 ANSWERS Acne fEam s.AeEEansness"?

have had acne-oily skin. black heads and pifnples for four years oy more. Had teeth X-rayed, watched diet carefully. and consulted q doc- tor. who, to my disgust, said 'neFs yousness." fMtes L. PD
 AngweT-Mayhe you caught the doctor oyerstocked with his favor ite nerve tonic. Send stamped keif addressed envelope and ask for pamphlet on Acne. Oily Skin, Black heads, Pimples, Rum blossom etc,
 9ineFal Ott
 Would like to know if taking Eniils eTal of c0unteracts the effects @ vitamins, lP, O. D.
 Answer - No, t just inteyfeEes with assimilation Of vltamlFs, miners ais and other nutFitional essentials,
 sinus TFeBble
 For seven years have suffered Rtth sinus trouble. Sent for your pampb~ let "ERelief for Allagry'. After take Ing the remedy tw0 seeks as s'igs gasled in the pamphlet ! had eofleg plete relief, all soreness has gone and nov ] breathe freely.
 ApsweF-Thank you, En apy ease t can do no harm to try it, For the pamphlet "Relief f0g Allergy' send stamped self addressed enVelope, Fle clipping viii suffice.
 Tbe Red Be0k
 We have Q dozen hooks on r9utTgv ton and diet. by distinguished Rls fb0rs, but we have derived Ha0re practical help from your little rec book "sVhat f0 Eat and Why" thaa from the whole lot, 70, R, AnsWeT-iFhank you, sir, For e0pg of the red book What to Eat ard Wby' send twenty-five cents and stamped self Addressed envelope, lc0pyFlght lall, John ? pllle Ce.l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-10

shop Of Q wise maD who took careful preeautl0Il against danger.
 Many people are very careful t0 maiptaiD q good front, H they can do that, they pay little attention tc aDytbtDg hM ylley may have big and well.fup- laiglaAa a(haAg ana