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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-17
A Thought for Today
Cornelius Danaher Will Be Missed

When Governor Raymond E. Baldwin accepted the resignation of Labor Com missioner Cornelius J. Danaher, he took from our state and our working people one of the greatest public servants of all time.
 Labor especially will suffer as a conse- quence of the retirement of Connie" Danaher. It was Connie who for over fifty years acted as the legal council for the Connecticut Federation of Labor with out receiving or asking for single penny for his services. It was the smiling, fight ing Connie Danaher, who stood alone be- fore the Connecticut sessions of the legis- latureS of our state for the past fifty years and pleaded for the passage of legis- lation which would be beneficial to all laboring people. That was in the days when it was not popular to raise ones voice in support of our working masses.
 Connecticut's Workman's Compensa- ton Act was the brain child of Con Dan- aher. So was our present Old Age As SiStance Act. When one looks over the statutes appearing in our present day law books surprisingly large number of those laws were put there by Connie Danaher.
 Now we come to an interesting point. Why did Governor Baldwin who pro- feSsed such warm admiration for Com missioner Danaher as he has publicly professed and as his recent letter to MT. Danaher states, act so hastily to grab up the resignation? It would have been simple matter for MT. Baldwin who was in full possession of all the facts to have refused to accept the resignation.
 Governor Baldwin in accepting MT. Danaher's resignation said, Your req Sons for presenting your resignation un- der the circumstances were fine and noble." It will be recalled that the req son why Danaher offered his resigna- tion was because he took very minor part in introducing his son, John, to the radio audience on the night before the recent election.
 If that is So-called violation of the Hatch Act, then there are number of our state officials who should also be punished under that act. There are Re- publicans and Democrats alike who have violated that act.
 Some people will raise the question: Could it have been Republican politics that caused the Governor to so readily accept Danahers resignation? It seems to many that Governor Baldwin accepted Danaher's resignation for more per Sonal reason.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-17
Record Victory

The president of the American Feeder ation of Musicians, James Caesar Petr1llo, has won notable victory over the United States government, a large group of man. ufacturerS representing major source of musicians employment, and a Sizeable block of public opinion. In doing so he has erected landmark in this countryS labor-management history. On August l, 1942, Mr. Petrillo forbade union muSi- clans to make any more records or trar- ScriptionS until record manufacturers agreed to pay a royalty to the union on each record, not the performers. SubSe- quently the War Labor Board ordered him to lift the ban. He refused. Finally the President of the United States politely requested him to obey the government order Again MT. Petrillo refused Only then did the President reveal that legal means were being sought to enforce the long-standing government order. They were not forthcoming. Finally the Co., lumbia and RIGA Victor companies (the largest and most stubborn holdouts) despaired of any government action. They capitulated on Armistice Day and signed a contract containing some re- markable features.
 Under it the record companies will pay an estimated $4,OOO,0O0 in annual royal ties. They must allow the union to eX- anime their financial statements and give other information the union may rea- sonably require" They cannot check or inquire on disbursement of these royal ties Their contracts with individual artists are good only for the life of the company-union contract.
 ''If there's a strike,'' says MT. Petrlllo, "an artists personal contract is null and void"
 The musicians who depended on record making fees for large part ot their annual income may now resume that work after two and half years. But they have gained nothing unless they lose all income. For MT. Petrillo says the royalty fund will be used ito spread muSi- cal culture" and aid unemployed mem- bers. The artists individual bargaining power, which is matter of talent and public acclaim, has been greatly weak ened Contracts based on that bargain ing power are now subject, in the last analysis, to MT. Petrillo'S personal whimS just as the record companies continu- ance in business was subject to MT. Petrillos demands.
 By his mockery of both government authority and public interest, MT. Petrillo has moved into class with the big bus mess manipulators of another era, whose arrogant and injurious use of power eventually led to their downfall. And this administration at present is as in- capable of curbing MT. ePtrillo as were other administrations when Wall Street held the whip hand. It is time that some government curbs were effected. Other wise MT. Petrillo's complete triumph will stand as a precedent and an invitation to any other union leader who might care to follow his path. That path will inc vitably lead big labor where it led big business-to loss of freedom and pres tige and public confidence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-17

The railroads of the country, with a few exceptions, have kept rates at prewar levels, and they are using that as an argument before the Interstate Com merce Commission for increased average rates What everybody knows is the lines have had more business than they could handle, and despite all difficulties of operating the roads have made money during the war. It is perfectly plain that a good deal of the equipment needs re- building. All this has to do with matters that have very little relation to the com petition of the airways and the highways after the war The railroads have always been a political football and perhaps they will continue to operate in that unique and antique way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-17

parachuting over Normandy, had to cut his harness off with knife. A Time Magazine correspondent got hung up in 8 tree head down, nearly cnoked to death on his parachute harness before someone climb up and cut him free.
 It was especially bad when men landed in trees. There they had little chance to unsnap the thre ecumberSOne buckles be- fore German snipers shot them down. Dead bodies in the trees of Normandy gave mute, grue- some testimony to U. s. Army bungling on the home front.
 It was after this that Army paratroop chiefs really were gal vanized into action. An American parachute rigger was immediately rushed back to England with crew to convert U. s. parachuteS to the quick-release harness.
 Not even by this time had any of the new harnesses, ordered 0AVCA tA1AS NA0ACA
 pose, arrived in England, so British harnesses were purchased. The British, incidentally, re- fused to sell their quick-release box alone, insisted on selling their entire harness at very high price. charged up on the books as reverse lend-lease.
 American parachute triggers worked day and night converting our parachutes to this harness. Finally. by the time of the spec tacular paratroop landing at Arm hem, about fifty per cent had been converted. Arnhem, unfor- tunately, was not success. But at ieasr. there were many fewer casualties from men being fouled in their harnesses at Arnhem.
 Copyright, l944 by United
 Feature Syndicate, Inc)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-17
Another Ally For Industry

The Shippers Advisory Boards, those vital links between the railroads, ship pers, and receivers of freight, have made a larger contribution than most people will ever realize, to efficient wartime rail transportation service. The existence of the boards, and their cooperation with the railroads through the car service di- vision of the Association of American Railroads, in the opinion of George H. Shafer, President, National Association of Shippers Advisory Boards, prevented the government from taking over the rail- roads in this war. This closely-knit pro- gram for handling the transportation re- quirements for both war and domestic commerce, left no excuse for effective public appeals on the part of those who would use the war to extend the Soclal- fntic controls of government.
 However, while there has been no direct appeal made in behalf of government ownership of the railroads, MT. Shafer expressed deep concern over the general legislative and regulatory trend. He warns: e. Efficient transportation service in this democracy can only be assured under a system of private owner ship and constructive competition. Superimposed upon inconsistent ele- ments of transportation policy ana ao- ministration, we find that powerful forces in this country are leading us into socialism, are attempting to destroy the American system of free enterprise, and are willing to use the instruments of Transportation and communications TOT that purpose. They well know that the economy of this country cannot be regl- mented and bureaucracy cannot survive if the principle of private ownership pre- yails in the transportation industry.
 !" It is now time for the regional advisory boards to reconsider the scope of their objectives and their functions. The boards should, in the future, give greater emphasis to basic policy queS- lions and their corollary issues The boards should now take an active part in the determination of national trans portation policy, as to the legislative requirements of such policy, and as to how regulation should be administered. Industry will need the best efforts of such public spirited groups as the Shippers Advisory Boards if it is to survive this war with it's independence unimpaired.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-17
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
 Once Removed

You said that as long as both parties are healthy in mind and body marriage of first cousins will not give defective offspring. Would that apply to the marriage of sec ond cousins once removed?
 (M. L.)
 Answers - Now, now let's keep this discussion on a sane level. I said there is no objection to the marriage of cousins if there is no heritable defect or taint in the family. This is as true of the union of any other relatives no matter how nearly or how distantly related. I don't know what ''Once removed" means and when you get beyond first cousins I'm just confused.
 Grating the Teeth
 My husband grates his teeth in his sleep. I remember you men, toned 1t some time ago in an ar- ticle about tetany.
 ... tMrs. w. G. SO
 AnsTer-Gritting or gnaShing the teeth in sleep is a common mani- festation of Letany t:1ot to be con- AAoSA bA1A SCSdAAIS. sOChJdWJ. 4C" tany is more commonly recignozed when it occurs in infants or young children. Adult tetany usually goes unrecognized, even if the patient comes under medical observation. because the signs or manifestations are not so well pronounced. The therapuetic test (getting relief or improvement from taking the rem- edy for the con6ition) has given ample support 60 the belief that cramps in feet and legs, occurring especially in the night, in adults of mature age, are another common manifestation of tetsny. Send a stamped envelope bearing your ad- dress and ask for .(do not use clipping) the pamphlet Adult Te- tany and Growing Pains"
 Copyright l944, John F. Dille Col taawku
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-17
EXPOSURE AND ENLARGED
 .CONSILS Z

Children with enlarged tonSliS and Tor adenolds who do not re" ouire conservative surgical treat" ment, electro coagn1ation or ton~ slllotomy) as described in preced- ing talks. may still benetlt rom good hygiene.
 Some time ago I told here about the observation made by Dr. Bar ron of Addison, (.lot Addington Sims of Seattle) N. Y., who, exam ing school children late in fall or in the winter found nearly every child with large tonsilS, but hesti- tated to recommend operation for so many, then later in the spring or early summer re-examined the same children, found only a few still had enlarged tonsils. The first examination had been made at the end of a period of rainy weather. The second examination was made after a period of bright sunny weather.
 Of course various factors may have had something to do with the enlargement of the tonSils and the spontaneous diminution in size. But it is my opinion that the degree of exposure the child enjoys, the amount of ultraviolet the child's skin absorbs from sunshine or sky shine, determines whether the child's tonsils and adenoids will be enlarged or not-the more expos ure the less enlargement of T & A. It is a familiar everyday observa- ton that children who are most protected" against exposure, cod dled with excessive clothing, kept indoors when they would naturally want to play outdoors, compelled to wear hats, stockings, overcoats, mufflers, chest protectors and other superfuous, burdensome and un- comfortable contrivances of fuss budgets, grannies and quacks, when they would naturally want to throw of such restraints and enjoy 2 little exposure, more frequently have en- larged tonsils and adenoids than do children who are, as the Grannies say, neglected and thus permitted to enjoy everyday exposure with out artificial restriction.
 Now, do not contend that 1t
 
 does any one any good to suffer from cold or even from wet or dampness if that can be conceived to cause any suffering. I urge the healthfulness of ordinary everyday exposure, for child or adult, prim- arily because that is the natural way to get sunshine vitamin D. certain daily ration of which is es- Sential for health.
 The less bright or direct sun shine or skyshine available, the more cloud. smoke. fog, the shorter the hours of daylight, the more the body is coddled or covered, the greater the individuals need for supplementary vitamin D by mouth and this applies especially to the child with enlarged tonsils and adenoidS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-17
AS A MATTER OF FACT

New York City, Manhattan area, which was formerly though of as tree-less city, will soon look like the woods, if they keep adding trees. The latest trees to be added are at Forty Second Street between Eighth and Ninth Avenues. There will be seventeen of them. They are plane trees and should be in full foliage next spring. Harold McGraw of the McGraW Publishing Company purchased the trees and eight of them will front his company and nine will be across the street ln front of the Holy Cross church rectory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-17
Views Of The Press

their unquenchable optimism. It makes little difference to s.lem whether it's day dominated by November's browns, Decemaer's grays, or 10 bleow zero on a Jan- uary morning when all the land- scape is brittle white. The black cap takes the weather in stride. His cheery, altoish "Chick .a-dee-dee" heartens the farmer as he comes in from the mornings milking.
 During the summer the chickadee and his mate have been busy raiS- ing one or two broods matched from tiny white eggs specked with reddish brown. Their faTorite nesting place is hollow stub, especially an old birch trunk. But now, when win- ter's poised for his southward trek. the black-caps like to come around the buildings. And when mans out in the woodlot chopping next seasons fuel supply, the chickadees seem to gather round. When the chips are flying and the tangy aroma of fresh-cut wood fills the air, it's good to hear the little fel- lows chant their throaty theme, "Chick-a-dee-dee-dee = chick-a- dee-dee-dee."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-17

that the Army had failed to sup ply U. s. airmen and paratroop- CTS with the quick-release para chute harness despite the fact that, nine months earlier, Gen. eral Newton Longfellow of the U. s. Eighth Air Force in Eng land had warned Washington that anything but the quick-release harness is murderous."
 The Army, on that same day, issued series of denials, but one week later ordered 1000 of the single-point quick-release parachute harness. About three weeks later, it ordered 300, 900, and orders have increased since then.
 General Longfellow had written his report to the War Department on June 1, 1943. This column pub lished the above excerpt from his report on March g, 1914. Between June and March g, the War Department had ordered only a scanty handful of 2,500 quick release harnesses for experimental purposes-and none of them had bene delivered.
 So, despite the heavy orders placed in March, a very large proportion of the U. s. paratroop- CTS who came down over Nor mandy had to use the old, slow release harness which tediously unbuckles in three different places.
 TRAPPED BY HARNESS
 Detailed reports of what hap pened as result were hushed up at the time, but it is now possible to reveal that many U. s. para troopers were shot down by Ger man snipers before they were able to get out of their harnesses. Brig. Gen. Anthony c. McAuliffe, artillery commander of the 1o1st Airborne Division, later awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-17
SUMMER BUSINESS Specific Ways To Better Our Recreation Business

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 Our lively contemporary to the east, the Shore Line Times, has of- fered several concrete suggestions whereby Connecticut can profit more greatly by its recreation busi- ness. They are as follows:
 Modernize the facilities in every one of our towns. Build new resort hotels and inns. Improve the phy- sical appearance of each town and summer colony.
 Fight the all-too- common prac- tice of soaking" the summer resi- dent. Treat the part-time resident exactly as the all year resident in the levy of tax assessments.
 Zone all towns.
 Create yacht basins and harbors.
 Build landing strips and airfields.
 Foster more active mosquito elim- ination.
 Tomorrow in Boston the New England Council will discuss New England'S recreation industry, along with other pertinent subjects. We hope that the speakers will get down to such practical phases of the topic as those listed above. But however little or much this confer ence happens to accomplish, we have here in Connecticut a State Development Commission, which might properly press the desired improvements in this state. More than that, Connecticut towns and individuals can do much on their own initiative.
 The total revenue this state re- ceives as a summer residence and recreation area amounts to $75 mill lion annually. Why not make 1t $10O million, or $50 million? Ma ture has given us the raw mater ials: it is up to us to make the most out of them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-17
Current Comment

We reached the point where the Germans were unable to get Greek crews for the locomotives. But the swine had an angle figured for that. They put a flat car in front of the locomotive with a barbed wire cage of hostages aboard. American colonel with Greek
 guerrillas.
 Our advances in Europe in recent weeks have been measured in yards, not miles. The going has been as tough for our British and Russian Allies. The fact that German defeat is certain makes death no less final for our men who fall in battle. -Undersecretary of War Robert P.
 Patterson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-17

world with petty quarrelS. Others which we have helped in this strug- gle may show themselves to be un- grateful and may turn away with in- difference when we try to engage their interest in something having to do with our national welfare. Men will still try to put selfish fin- ancial interests before human in- terests. There are potential Hitlers in every country of the world, and such wretched creatures need only an atmosphre of discontent to spring
 up and spread themselves like the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-17
1rs WORE WITHOUT ANY

The Vancouver, B. C.. Council is considering a bill to outlaw back seat driving, and the city's solicitor says that husbands may invoke it to discourage this form of wifely guide service. If the good City Fathers will show us how to get a late model, good condition, low mileage, any make, with or with out back seat, at reasonable price. we will take our chances with the little woman and let the legal pro- tection go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-17
THE BLACK CAP
New York TimeS)

The countryman knows that win ter is sharpening his knife when the neighborly ,hustling. black-cap- ped chickadees begin to appear in the old apple trees behind the barn. There's something heart-warming and appealing about the little fel- lows as they scrabble around the trunks and limbs, poking into the crevices of the weather -frayed bark. They 1naneuver with equal ease in any position. They're the miniature acrobats of the winter bird world.
 Part of thelr appeal is due to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-17

a n d armament
 will have to be m a i n t a ined. It
 will cost the yield ing of certain sovereign ri g h t s on the part of all nations. A b 0 V e everything else. it vii cost patience. Some nations will not scruple to en- danger the peace full security of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-17

When they put up signs in stores-no smoking allowed-they mean no smok- ing. New York City is lining persons for this offense, which is good thing, for continued violation of rules and nothing done about it leads to no good. Some department stores have become just a place to look and smoke and the habit or effectation, if you will, is sort of silly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-17

own @ s s e I [ ] on, G m a ny and Japan are peace loving states, so there's an argu- ment to be set- tied.
 Membership in the United Na- tions organization is not obligatory, but that doesn't make much dif- ference. For 1t is generally assumed that the neutral nations like Swed- on and CUitZpr-