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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10

must be evident to any labor leader that he can make himself and perhaps the whole labor movement unpopular by quibbling or hedging about the clear m. tent of the Selective Service law in regard to veterans jobs, It can only divide the country. Labor isn't the only passible source of pickering which can bog down the vital task of finding jobs for ell. There is plenty of it in the political warfare now being waged, But that will clear away in a few weeks, and it will surely be seen that the intent of responsible Amer ican leaders is to achieve full employ ment, whatever is being said to the con trary now, But nothing could be more destructive to the national unity neceS- Sary to achieve 1t than suspicion that it might be achieved at the expense of the veteran, Even a suspicion would leave us defenSeleSS against the charge that we are crlmfninally ungrateful,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
With 2 Pr. Pants

A crusade for the return of the two- pants suit has been launched by Repre- sentative E. P. Scrivner, who is Kansas Republican and, we have no doubt, crusading knight whose blue serge trouS- CTS gliSten as did the shining armor of the knights of old. MT. Scrivner addresses his plea for the status quo ante bellum il gents clothing to OPA Director Ches- ter BowleS, Through all the years of experience along with millions of others" says the petition, "I am convinced of the economy of the extra pair, In view of the actual surplus of both wool and cotton, is there any possible chance of restoration of two-pantS SuitS?" This, of course, is far cry from the days when the Republicans were not asking, but promising, things in twos-two cars in every garage and two chickens in every pot. Nevertheless we believe that MT. Scrivner'S modest petition will have wide appeal.
 1.-TWO trousers on every hanger" It's a nice campaign slogan, It's challenge to the OPA. And 1t will strike respons- i've chord in millions of hearts,
 What Mr. Scrivner actually is doing IS pleading in an oblique sort of way for the white-collar worker, It might even turn out that the Kansas congressman is beat ing Vice President Wallace at his own game of championing the common man,
 Like the weather the white-collar workers plight has been much talked about and little acted upon since the war began. Fixed income, little or no over time and higher living costs create his big problem. But there are subdivisions. One of them strikes him, If we may come down to cases, right in the seat of the pants This problem doesn't strike the man who stands at a machine all day, or the seated factory worker in oVerallS or coverallS It doesn't affect the eXecu- tive who can combat the destructive fric- ton with swivel chair by wearing a dozen suits in rotation. But 1t does mat ter to sedentary workers who must main tain a neat and deluding look of prosper ity and still watch their budgets. For them an almoSt-new coat and pair ot seatless trousers to match are no joke.
 Of course the two-pantS suit creates It's own problems. It requires care in alter nate use of the spare parts. You just don't wear out one pair of trousers and start on the other, for use and frequent cleaningS change the coats shade and texture. It Is no simple jacket-and-odd- slacks arrangement And there's no handy reminder to switch, like the blue toothbrush for morning and the red one for night. But we imagine that millions would still like to undertake the two- pants responsibility again. And if they get 1t, they might elevate MT. Scrivner to niche in the hall of fame right beside Vice President Tom Marshall and his g. cent cigar. They both knew what the people wanted,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
And Speaking of Congress

A bill has been introduced in the House which would create sort of West Point Annapolis-New London to train women officers for various branches of the service in peace-time. The debate on the measure promises to be a vlcarious "Bat- tie of the Anazons" which should be something to watch.
 But what intrigues us at the moment is that the bill was introduced by - o. shades of southern chivalry, Scarlett OHara, crinoline and magnolias = the gentleman from Georgia, Rep E. E. Cox
 Can 1t be that the day is coming when the southern colonel will be indentifiable not by a gray van dyke, but by short gray bob and, perhaps, trifle too much iipStick?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
Current Comment

There are only two things that will affect the speed of demobiliza. ton Of the Army, one iS the nili. tary necessity of retaining Suftieient troops In service to quickly and per. inanently defeat Japan, The other B available shipping. Secretary of War Henry L. stim. son.
 The necessity for raising vast sums from the public will continue practically undlminkhed for sofio ' -AwI report The principle Of the sovereign equality Of peace. loving nations, irrespective Of size and power, should indeed constitute the founda. to nof any future international organization.
 --PreBld0nt Roosevelt If l could have control Of Ger many for 10 years you wouldn't Dc able to recognize it. Captured Germans soldier quots he said he now believed.
 ing the only statement of Hitler's
 
 [ am anxious to sec our stablilga. ton policy continued for the rest of the war. If it Is allowed to fall we lose the only anchor we have against . spiral of rising costs and prices.
 -Nric 4. Johnston, president '. 8. c. oe Q.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10

ductlon under N. This. It was hoped, would speed the output of planes, ships and guns.
 Theoretically, this subordinated all business to Army control, as far as the planning and direction of war production went, However, Tojo's power didn't last long, Japs anese big business moved in dur. ing November i043. and forced the addition of several business. men to the Cabinet. They had the effect of negating the Army's industrial power
 MILITARY AND
 PRINCES CLASH
 Probably If Tojo had been win. ming VT ocisitesnrutgih,di
 hing victories. during this was suffering bitter military reverseS, The military were blaming them on JNpan's merchant princes, and princes were blaming them on the military.
 Finally Tojo fell.
 Premier Kolso, who replaced him, has made no attempt to control tho carteis. His most important appointment to the all.important post of Munitions Minister, the post which Tojo created for himself was that Of Qinjiro Fujiwara, q Mitsul man.
 Az soon as Fujlwara became Minister Of Munitions, ho made It clear that this was a major victory for business over the Army and Navy by taking over ell Army. Navy aFsenAls.
 Thus japafls merchant princes have strengthened their hold over the Cabinet. Before the war, they never were too sympathetic with the Japanese military. And as the war goes increasingly against Ja. pan, 1t is possible that the iner. chant princes may try to dump the military entirely and sue for soft peace. They may try 10 sell the idea that tho Allies can come to c "safe" agreement with the "mOderate" clements in ja:. pan. Through how long it Will last is problomaticai,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
Veterans' Rights

We all should like to see a smooth and painless shift from war to civilian produc- ton without the loss of days work to anyone. But that Is too much to expect II. reshuffling lobar force of 55 million. The best and most that postwar planners can hope for is brief and limited dis ruption. That Is going to be tough without the threat of any disagreement between returning servicemen and cur rent workers In competition for postwar jobs. But that threat seems to be loonl- ing in the debate over interpretation of the Selective Service laws provision for veterans jobs. The law states that the veteran shall be entitled to his old job, or an equally good job, unless circum- stances have SO altered an employers business that 1t Is manlfestly impossible to provide It. Selective Service officers who will enforce that law have given It an unequivocal interpretation. But Neil Brant of the United Electrical workers Union has called such literal interpreta- ton "extremely vicious" because 1t pits the veteran against the non-veteran.
 It is unfortunately true that this law may cause some hardship. And 1t isn't easy for the man who faces possible xer1otion or dismissal under 1t to be bIithely generous and say the veteran cornes first" But, hard or easy, the truth is that the veteran does come first, and there can be no other choice on ethi. ral or practical grounds. Certainly there ls no need to urge the debt that the cotin- ffv owes the veteran, or to contrast the sacrlfices of any civilian, including the War worker, with those of the soldier or sa|lor. whether or not he was under fire
 There ilas already been some talk about 'hn equal contribution of "tront line" and "hOme front" warriors. However Theoretically true such talk might be, |s lan't going to go with men Who nave .ten through the hell that thousands or .|lf lighting men have. |.
 o from the practical standpoint, t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
DEMOCRACY ON THE TRAIN
Christian Science Monitor

NSAAA AotAttAA NyShNhSS as@OeasNsF
 Those twin train prohlems-Smek. Ing and the radio-are at longulaSt going to be settled by ct least one railroad-the Milwaukee = which has asked oil patrons on itS trains just where and when they wish these to Do permitted.
 Due to the difilculty of curbing lt, some railways have recently al. lowed smoking in many cars. others, among which may be cited the Baltimore & Ohio, Pennsyl. Vania, and New Haven, have kept their trainmen alert, even in these busy days, to ask travellers not Co Snoke In cars where smoking ig res stricted. Now, the Milwaukee, irl c uuestIonnaire leekS to learn pres clsely where It's guests wish ito DO permitted. Likewise, the road wants to know where radios should Do heard-whether throughout the train. ir on car only or iil private sections in certain cars.
 After oil, the person who wishes to hear symphonies Is agonized by the walls Of "jivo," and, In oil cafls dor, the devotees of the latter doubts less are bored by the classics. The railroad in seeking to follow the wlshes of c majority of It's patrons is practicing true democracy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10

the telephone headpiece still attachs cd to her ears, Was found some days later ten miles down the can yon,
 All the worlds heroes are not men, and oil the deeds of heroiSnl do not take place on the field Of battle. Sometimes people are swept Into heroic acts by the excitement Of the occasion. one moment their knees are shaking, and the next they are caught In c great wave of on-ruShing humanity and find themselves ct the days end co. claimed and decorated. But 1t IS c different matter when . person, alone and away from oil applause or influence, graVely makes c des ciSlon to give ur life that others may live. This frail woman who quickly warned the inhabitants of . desert valley while afi avalanche of water swept toward her tele- phone exchange was unusually brave, because her act Of heroisn was done without any fanfare and without the least SengationaiigFh. She settled matters with her soul and with 0od and went ahead. Her courage was the real thing.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
WENDELL WTLLKTE
(New York TIneS)


 4 great American who served his country well is lost to us iii the very prime of his active, useful life. Wen. deli Wlllkie in his carly fifties, still young, still growing and still eager, was 6 tremendous asset in the hands of the American people. He had before him the prospect of long years of service to the fine causes on which his faith was founded. His influence woui dcoFtainiy have been c great constructive force in dealing with the hard and dangerous pfobs Iolms which the postwar years seem sure to bring iis. 10 have him cut down now, ifl the flili yigcF Of eafly middle SEQ and at the very time when he was needed most, is 6
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10

Pearl Harhor and immediately thereafter. But when Japan be- gan to lose in the solomonS, in the fall of i942, and as Jap iner. chant shipping waS deeimated by U, s. submarines, the Japanese economic structure became sorely taxed.
 Tojo needed more ships, more planes and more guns and the New Economic Structure was not producing fast enough, So finally, at the Diet session of January, le4S, he demanded emergency pow CTS to deal with the economic crisis. The big Jap eartels, how. ever, bueked
 ToJo'S CONTROL HAMPERED
 For a time opposition was 50 tough that Admiral Tojo had to postpone the Diet session and feigned 'lllness" aS an excuse. In fact, he was SO slow getting con. trol of Jap industry that his mid. tie-of -the.road methods aroused the resentment of the extreme "NatlOnal Socialists" and the left wing of his military-Fase They fumed and fretted. Some of them, headed by Siego NakRno, who ad. mlred Hitler'S storm troop methods, urged the natlonalizas ton of all industry.
 Nakano had been q strong sup porter of Admiral Tojo. but Jap. AneSe big business was so resent- full that they persuaded Tojo to with draw the support of his I'm. perai Rule Assistance Political Association when Nakano ran for the Diet. Despite that, Nakano was elected by c large majority.
 But In october, lo43, when Nd. kano attempted to organize c putSch against tho Conservative" tendencies of tho ToJo govern. ment, the police nipped it in the bud and he committed suicide,
 Later, toward the end of
 i9aS, Admiral TojO made Q new
 attempt Co strengthen hls grip
 over the economy of tho cOun.
 try. Calling Q special session of
 the Diet, hc formed c new
 Munitions Ministry, headed by
 himself, and placed all war pro'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10

To some extent the row inside Japan has had Its parallel in the feud between the U, s, Army and Navy and certain $i-a-year men in the War Production Board,
 News is so censored out of Japan that the true picture is hard to get, But, according to this authentic report, Admiral Tojos overthrow as premier re. suited not only from military de. feat but from his inability to con- trol the giant Jap eartels-MltSul, Mltsublshi, Sumltom0 and Yasuda, These firms were founded by the merchant princes of Japan after Admiral Perry opened japan's doors to the outside world, in 1854, They own Shipyards, steel plants, munitions factories, steam ship lines, department Stores-0l- most every major industry In Nip pon,
 About three months before Pearl Harbor, Japan formed the New Economic Structure. Most U. s. and British commentators got the ide0 that this was plan whereby the Jap military ruled over bust. ness, Actually 1t was just the rec verse.
 SUPER. .CARTELS INSTITUTED
 The New Economic Structure set up Q series of Super.cartelS or control associations, Theoretically, these control associations were public organizations embracing an entire industry and responsible to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. But In reality the ex- eeutiveS of big industry were given the key jobs In the control aSso- citations, somewhat as $i.a-yeNr men have supervised their own ii. dustrieS in the War Production Board.
 For instance, the man ap. pointed to head the iron and steel control association was
 HaehlsabuFo Hlra0, . Mitsublshl
 man, formerly president of the
 Iron and Steel Manufacturers'
 Federation. This k comparable to the Iron and Steel Institute
 In the United States.
 The New Economic Structure, created Sept, 1, is4l, worked well during japan'S easy victories at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
Selected Poem

AUTUMN SONNET Ralph Collette in the Poets Corner, Hartford Times Some oIden brave has laid upon the land Ills many.colored robe Of autumn weave, Blending the distant peaks Into grand Panorama of mosaic hues that leave Myriad colors, Siaked like beaten gold Sparkling on stubbie-0iants great CauSeway Of Fairyand-that pocks the meadows mold The ieaf-bared fronds of weeping willows play Upon the cobbled brook while down the lane Whose raw-SiennA path the shag.bArks rim, Come bowling fTost-spiaBhed leaves to dance again TO pipes of Pan before the day grows dim. o brave Of Indian Summer, tell where lies Your many-Colored robe when Autumn dies9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10

According tc a news item, landlady convicted of charging roomer above ceiling prices drew such a stiff fine that she is going to have to give the plaintiff the rooming house Ii her appeal to the case Is unsuccessful.
 Having listened to sundry complaints of landlords and landladies of late, were convinced that giving ones adversary a rooming house would be about the sweet est possible revenge in these parlous times.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10

s n o ot VI "a o w V about selling you a membership In I Love America, Inc, 2ST BroQd- way, N, YH
 These are just three of the l6e allegedly political rgan i1at Ions which the Senate Special Commit. tee to Investigate Campaign EXpen- ditureS In leA& has started out to check up on, and hloh ki me To
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10

Now that VI has been conquered, the Allies are pressing on toward VIE Day before the NaZis can bring the promised V-2 and V.3 to bear upon them. And in anticipation of VIE (and of course of the more distant VI or just plain V Dayl the British have begun production of V-u Ca new victory uniform for the march through Berlin). Washington's alpha betical symbols are becoming positively global.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
AS A MATTER OF FACT

The late Wendell Willkie said not so long ago; "The preservation of our sys- tenn of liberal education during the war will make an enormous difference in the moral and human tone of our society In the future, of the very atmosphere in which the peace is made and of all civili- Zation after the war"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10

The first holiday of the season follows closely on the heels of public school and private school openings, The children having got the hang of things, will, along with the teachers, have day off this week, Columbus Day, October l2 So far, so good.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
By EARL L. DOUGLASS, D. D.

COURAGE THAT COUNTS
 More than Q generation ago, Mrs, 8. J. Brooks, Q telephone operator of Folsom, New Mexico, received word that c flood was speeding down down the valley and that she must be quick if she wanted to save her life, It seems that she made her
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
Your Health By Dr.. William Brady

aiemeA letters pertaining Co pets aonai health and hygiene, not so dlseaue, GiagnOslB os sEehtmsn1s1 wlll % answered by pc. Brady v a stamped sell.addrenBed envelope la encleseA. Letters shOald be bflek and written In ink. siO reply ean he made Co queries not conform Il,R to instructions. Address DR' william Brady, National Newn. paper Service, go West MaalsUm btFaet, Chicago. 1lL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10

BATON ROUGE M October o ncensored diplomatic sources the increasing difficulties the experiencing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
. NATIONAL
 SPOTLIGHT
Heats On The
 Political" Clubs
Ny PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat Washington Correspondent

If you haven't yet joined the 0lriS Who Save Nlekels Co Elect Q Res publican President Club. l0S west Adams street, Chicago. for gosh sakes get busy and loin up,
 Or, # that doesn't appeal to you. send in an application for member. ship in Elect Roosevelt for Life, S0I Burlington avenue, Los Angeles ., Calf,
 If you still insist on being
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
A Thought for Today

That the slayer that Rilleth any person un. awares and unwlttlngly may flee thitherI and they shall bc your refuge from the avenger Of blOOd'=JOShua 20;S,
 Forhear to judge, for We are sinners all Shakespeare,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
Washington Merry-Go-Round DREW T PEARSON

Wor Lords erehont Princes Fight Each Other for Control Too Fell When He Couldn't Subo dnote Big Business Mto MeCnt Princes Now Strengthening Their Grasp Over New Cabinet They Even Moy Attempt Bon Md end Sue for Soft Peoee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10

decision in an instant, and that deeiSion was to stay and warn as many people as possible of the coming danger before she was overwhelmed by
 1t. She saved tho lives of more than forty fam. ilies. Her llfe- leRA body, with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10

American people. To the world bes yond OUT borders nc was ail effliss gary Of American goodwill afld c stockeF Of that reservoir Of fFiefldS ship Of which he spoke SO often. Sorrow that his work is done viii Dc felt wherever people cherish frees dom. China, great ifi it's needs; 1gtiss sia, counting It's dead; India, stirs ring with new hopes; London, under the biitzsbomb, will remember,
 This was life well lived aIl4 well rewarded. Wei lived. in the good faith 1t kept with It's own high purposes. Wei rewarded if the richness Of Its family associations, its share Of happy days, It's enduFs ing friendships, It's public h0n0rs. We salute c great American.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10

Answers - Pamphlet "7'he Cals ciuni Shortage" mailed on request f you inciose stamped self addressed envelope.
 (CopyFlght IO44, John ', Dilie Col
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-10-17
Memphis

A Hunters Ball will be held
in the Community building Oct.
20.
Harold Jones has been elected
TO membership in the Lions
Club.
Mrs. Ronald Paul and chill
dren, and her nephew, Billy Nc
Guffin, returned to Dearborn
Sunday after a visit with Mr..
and Mrs. Lee McGuffin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles David
son have returned home after a
short visit in Detroit.
The local Red Cross had
mailed out 81 Christmas pack
ages for soldiers last Saturday.
They hoped to raise the number
before the deadline for mailing.
Donald MeGuffin stationed on
the East Coast, and Dale Nc
Guffin, of Los Angeles, Calf,
are both home on furldugh.
They are both in the navy and
are the sons of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee
McGuffin.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-10-17
Stabbing Warrant
May be Sought

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Oct,
17-(P)-A request for MUIR
der warrant against Mrs. Lucille
j. Van Houten, whose four ven
lures into matrimony have end
ed in tragedy, was considered to-
day by Prosecutor Menso r. Bolt
as the investigation into the
fatal stabbing of her fourth hus-
band continued.
The 44-year-old woman told
Bolt she and her husband, Alton,
As, had been drinking and that
after an argument early Sun
day morning over the payment
of debts incurred by Van Hou-
tens former wife. She stabbed
her husband with a butchers
knife in self defense. A coroner
report showed Van Houten
died Of a stab wound in the
heart.
IF you come any further I'll
kill YOU" she told Bolt she
warned her husband after he
had struck her with a lamp. He
came and | struck him."
Federal Bureau of Investiga-
ton records show that Mrs. Van
Houtens first husband was
killed in an automobile accident
and that in 1887 she was indict-
ed, under the name Lucille Pal
mer, by a grand jury on a charge
of murder in connection with the
knife Staying of Their second hus-
band in Logan, w. Va, but the
indictment was nolle pressed
The third husband, John John.
son, shot and killed himself
near Traverse City, according to
FBI.