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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-01-05
What's In a Word

When an epidemic of influenza struck
the country there was an accompanying
outbreak Of comment on the resulting
rise in "flu abSenteeiSm." In one sense
the expression is all right. Persons were
absent from work, and so they were
''abSenteeS". But unfortunately, per-
hapS, the word absentee" has come to
have an unpleasant connotation. 1t is a
term of reproach. It inferS, casually,
that the worker has stayed away from
his employment for insufficient reason
that he is a shirker, a half-pint patriot.
Absentee" is only one of the perfectly
good words which have been perverted
by specialized usage until they no longer
can be applied safely to those whose
friendship we value and want to retain.
Fascist" is such. Historically the word
''faSceS" applied to a bundle of sticks
bound together around an axe, symbolic
Ing that "in union there is strength" or
that united we stand, divided we fall"
which is an excellent sentiment.
But braggart gangstcr named Musso-
lini adopted the fasceS as his symbol and
derived from it a name for his anti7Social
movement, so fascist" because name
of reproach among decent people: "Col-
liberation" is another. To collaborate is
to work with somebody. All of civiliza-
ton is founded upon cooperation and
collaboration. But French faction, part
week-kneed and part pro-German, col
Elaborated with the historic enemies Of
their nation, became known as ''collabor-
ationistS," and another good word was
lost to ordinary usage. These are only
a few outstanding war casualties. Before
the war, in our country among others, a
lot of excellent words became symbols of
reproach - capitalist" "individualist,"
conservative for example, and later
liberal.
We are in the midst of an era of argu-
ment by epithet, in which skilled dialec-
titianS narrow the meaning of words until
they no longer are of general use. That
being the case, let's be careful how we
throw those words around. A man who
is in bed with Influenza" which used
to be "lagrippe," isn't an absentee in the
epithetical sense. He's just mighty mis-
cradle fellow, who probably will be de-
lighted when he is we'll enough to get
back onto the job
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-01-05
Falling Behind

The Byrd Committee finds that of the
huge appropriations made for this war
almost $187, 100000, remain unspent
and $4,000, 100000 have not even been
obligated.
That is good news. We gave our war
agencies enough, and more. They do not
have to spend it all. We assume that they
won't turn their pockets inside out and
go on spree, just because the appropria-
lions are there. To be on the safe side,
however, it is comforting that Senator
Byrd is going to keep weather eye on
the situation.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-01-05
Views OF The Press

scribed the life and rewards OF the
fighting man In the South Pacific,
and periodically is posed the ques-
ton Of whether wartime strikes are
justified.
The sailor writer asks the striker
to come to the South Pacific and
look around. Eat our chow, watch
us work, help us fight these jungle
flies, help us kill Misunderstanding
mosquitoes. Walk with us through
the mud and slime of the swamps
sweltering steamy heat Of a
MONDAY sun ="
He introduces the striker TO the
left-handed marine left-handed
because his right hand was slashed
of as he was climbing out Of fox
hole. He asks the striker to meet
the wounded soldiers coming of a
hospital ship. Look into the eyes
that are open but see not. Watch
the lips that move but say nothing.
Look at the stumps dangling from
their bodies Look into the souls
Of these shell-shocked, fear-ridden,
malaria-sick men that are not men
but sacks Of skin and bones -
He takes the striker over to watch
the ship unloading the wicker bask-
cts containing the dead. The bugle
blows taps and the wicker baskets
are lowered to the dock, each to be
draped with flag Of the country.
Yes, Mr.. War Plant Striker" he
comments, these men were getting
$50 a month-$50 month, room and
board"
Addressing the striker with his
final argument, the sallor-w writer
says. when you were a kid, Mr..
Striker, you studied about the
American heritage Of life, liberty
and the pursuit Of happiness. Well
read 1t again, and then again study
1t. Delve back into the pages Of
American history and show me any
thing In the American creed Of liv-
ing that will Justify your wartime
strikes"
We think the strikers will find It
hard to come up with an adequate
answer.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-01-05
REPORTED RADIO DECISION
(Hartford Tines


Washington dispatches assert
that the Federal Communications
Commission has voted to oppose fur
thr expansion of newspapers in the
field of radio broadcasting.
This decision, 1t Is said, will have
no effect upon papers which now
have licenses to maintain broad
casting stations. 1t will, however
affect future applications by news
papers and many that are now
pending.
II the decision becomes effective
1t Is likely also to affect all new APP
plications by newspaperB for fire.
quency meditation or facsimile
broadcasting and probably those for
teleyision.
The commission is reported not
to be unanimous in its decision,
which follows deliberations that
have continued through many
month. One member, T. A. M.
Craven, is reported to be opposed
on the ground that such an attitude
would represent illegal discrimina-
ton between applicants for licenses.
Any such decision is certain to be
contested in the courts on that
ground and also on the ground that
the commission Is exceeding its
power In attempting to define by
their business Affiliations the sort
Of persons who may have licenses.
Such a policy as Is suggested
would not only discriminate among
all applicants but would even dis
eliminate among newspaper own
ers, inasmuch as those who do have
licenses could hold them, while
those who are seeking them would
be refused.
1t Is highly interesting to observe
that at the same time this policy Is
being reported Time magazine Is
buying a substantial interest In q
network broadcasting system. APP
parently the commission has raised
no objection to that.
Why 1t is all right for O weekly
news magazine to be substantial
part-owner in o broadcasting net
work, II q newspaper may not own
local broadcasting station, requires
q lot Of explanation.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-01-05
Selected Poem
SANDY BROWN

(By H. G.. Ford in The Hartford Times Poets
Corner
A very saving man was Sandy Brown,
He counted pennies and amassed store
OF wealth, although his clothes were shabby
And the paint was peeling from his cottage door.
He never went to dances In the village hall
Nor took the girls out sleghing when the days were
cold,
And when they laughed and asked him where his
money went
He snarled and told them he was saving 1t till he
was old.
The years rolled by, and Sandy had the finest house
In town,
A lonely man, no neighbors around his fire ever
sung,
For there were none TO whom old Brown could talk
About the fun he had when he was young
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-01-05
Current Comment

In effect, private enterprise has
been eclipsed Tin Germany. The
means Of production have been
controlled as II they had been
owned and operated by the govern
ment. Total regulation has done q
Job equivalent to Matchmaking.
--Brookings Institution survey Of
German industry.
II we had sufficient forces to put
1000 planes In the air every two
days. we could beat Germany long
before June. But we cannot count
on 1t. We must count on Q land
invasion.
Brig. Gen Curtis Z. lie May, sth
Air Force.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-01-05
AS A MATTER OF FACT

The women of the country are up in
arms as to the clothes output. The cloth
ing supply is mismanaged, so they state,
quality has deteriorated, and the CORES
ponding price not in accordance with the
quality or value received. They charge
that the war is being used as an excuse
to inflict poor quality in clothing for
children The protest represents twenty
five states Also claimed is that there
are too many luxuries and not enough
essential items.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-01-05
STRENGTH
FOR THE DAY
NEW-YEAR,S
BY EARL L. DOUGLASS, d. D.

NEW-YEAR'S
How new will this New-year be
for you? Will 1t contain the same
old faults, foibles, moral weak
flesses, hatreds? Or will 1t really
mean the opening up Of new life?
Every time the sun rises, God serves
notice that He Is giving us new
chance. We awaken out Of our sleep
each morning to begin life anew.
There is continuity with the past
but every day is filled with oppor-
tunity which no day in the past
ever had.
Likewise also is every new year.
Before us lie 1855 1866 this year,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-01-05
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
Sonethins for a Little Guy

Something Tor y LAttie Ouy
Son. seven. very small but oui
doctor SAYS he Is healthy and to
forget the rest. But the boy Is UNI
happy. because other boys are al.
ways picking on him and although
he Is no coward and fights back
he never wins, and his personally
Is suffering. Oh. F.
Answer = The body should eat
plain wheat instead of sissyboy
breakfast foods" Supplement his
diet with a suitable ration OF Vita
min B complex daily. Let him re-
ceive private lessons in boxing. II
he learns how to use his dukes he'll
have a lot OF fun putting the kids
who pick on him in their places. He
should drink a quart OF milk every
day.
Terpin Hydrate
When asked our druggist for
terpin hydrate which yod suggested
for chronic cough the druggist gave
me a liquid called Elixir Terpin
Hydrate Codein. 90. e.
Answer-Many times when men,
tioning terpin hydrate I have eau
toned readers against using any
preparation Of 1t that includes such
doue as opium, laudanum. pare
goric, codeine, heroin or morphine.
Elixir Terpin Hydrate IN. F.) Is an
agreeable solution to take. but con-
tains only one grain Of terpin n.y.
drate in the teaspoonful. I suggest
capsules containing two grains Of
terpin hydrate. one capsule three or
four times a day after food for,
say, ten days. for relief Of obstinate
hard chronic cough as in chronic
winter cough, chronic bronchitis.
Copyright 1914. John F. Ollie co.,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-01-05
SAILOR DESCRIBES
SACRIFICES; ASKS STRIKERS
TO JUSTIFY ACTS
New Haven journal Courier,

(New Haven Journal COURIER
Printed In last Sundays New Yors
Herald Tribune, Section II. page ]
vas one Of the most moving indict
,nents of wartime strikes that "
have sene. It was written by
sailor aboard a United States wal
ship In the South Pacific and /
addressed to Mr.. War Plant Striker
Mr.. Steelworker, Mr.. Welder, MI
Railroad Worker, Mr.. Go and JOIN
\. Lewis. IA the letter ere de-
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-01-05

In sorry mess indeed. God made
the world, and He knows the path
ways which lead through Its cir
cumstances. We can play the part
Of God ourselves II we care to, BIT
II We ere wise we viii not assufiN
any such responsibility.
The best thing, as we stand at
the threshold Of q new year, Is to
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-01-05

Perhaps this is so, but at any rate such
conditions, if they exist, did not hinder
the rank and file OF women shoppers do
ing thorough job of shopping up to the
first of the year They left little in the
stores, and bought good, bad and indif-
ferent articles and materials. Among
the most popular of the luxuries INDUCED
in were furs and jewelry
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-01-05

If winter comes, Spring can't be too far
away. And sure signs are previews OF
Easter style parades featured by Metropol..
itan stores. While the best or worst OF
winter is yet to come such bright little
preview announcements do much to help
the morale during the months to come.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-01-05

Formula or bring
an end to de-
mands for further
age increases
base d on in
creases in tn e
cost of living.
January 6 will
mark the end Of
the 60-day period
which the COM
mittee was un-
officially given in
which to make its
investigation and
file its report, but
that doesn't mean
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-01-05

n e W opport u
mites. We can do
with them what
we will. God gives
us these opportu-
mites, and then
II We want Him
to do so. He will
absolutely kee p
HIS. hands of.
But II we try 10
manage this COM
ing year our
selves. we shall be
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-01-05
. NATIONAL
SPOTLIGHT
The BIS
Cost Of Living
Index All Wet
By PETER EDISON
Waterbury Democrat Washington
Correspondent

The Presidents flve-man Com
mittee on the Cost Of Living" has
scheduled its next meeting for jan
uary 6, but don't look for anything
to come out at this time which will
solve the problem. settle the argu-
ment, clarity the Little Steel
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-01-05

put the whole OF life into the hands
Of Him who made all things. He
will lead us beside still waters and
restore our souls. And even though
we walk through the valley Of the
shadow Of death, we will fear no
evil, for God is with US. His rod and
His staR viii comfort us.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-01-05
Your Health
By Dr.. William Brady

samnl health and hygiene mes e
disease, diagnosis Of TREATMENT
win be answered By Dr. mFady y
stamped eelg.addregsed envelspg
e enclosed. Letters should be brieA
ana written In ink. No reply caH
be made 20 queries net confeEn-
enR 20 instructions. Address Dr.
william Brady, National News
paper Service. 500 West Madison
Street. Chicago. M
IF YOU DRINK TO DROWN
YOUR FEARS
In this column recently the moth
or of four children who Is now
about So years old told US that
she had not been sober for more
than brief intervals between her
drinking bouts over q period OF mr.
Teen wears bdt has not taken .
drink Of any kind for the past Two
wears. She said she didn't know
what caused her alcoholism, as she
was reared in good circumstances
and had never known need untu tine
mast two years. But she suffers now
from constant phobias or vague
fears-she Is AFRAID Of everything,
choke. get weak, have even tainted
from nervousness. I know now that
I kept drinking because OF these
fears. Where do they come fromF
I never dsed to be afraid OF any
thing. Are sedatives injuriousY
feel anything is better than aico-
hol. :"
Numerous other correspondents
who are or have been inebriates OF
dipsomaniacs describe similar fears,
and perhaps I dismissed the matter
too casually and implied that cor
rection of the nutritional deficiency
ESPECIALLY vitamin B complex de-
ficiency (Which so commonly oc-
ours In chronic alcoholism ana ac-
counts for some of the most dis
tressing pathological developments
in such patients, win overcome sucr
fears.
Another correspondent writes:
"With all due respect for the
medical profession I do not believe
tonics or medicines will be OF much
help to the ex-drinker who told
Of the fears which harass her. Nor
Alcoholic Anonymous, for which
organization I have the deepest re-
spect.
GAS one who has suffered these
same fears I sincerely believe that
one has to talk with. or have the
fears brought to the surface by
some one who does understand
them. Perhaps she can get In touch
with such a pSychiatrist or psyche
loeist through the Alcoholic Anony-
nous chapter she belongs to-
still believe correction OF the
nutritional deficiency tends to Tree
the mind from these fears, although
It seems reasonable enough that this
correspondence view Is sound ana
practical too.
II YOU drink TO drown your fears
It may be we'll for you not only TO
make certain that your nutriuonal
deficiency is corrected but also 70
seek the help Of a good psychia-
trist physician who treats mental
troubles) or just psychologist 90
person who understands the work
ing Of the mind and human hehav-
ior).
The more calories a drinker gets
from alcohol and the less from food
the more serious his or her nutri-
tional deficiency Is likely to be. In
deed. vitamin deficiency Is Q large
factor II not the chief factor OF
multiple neuritis partial paralysis
and the mental arrangement called
korsakow's psychosis, which some
hard drinkers have.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-01-05

citizens to make the most Of theirs. IN
doing that he gave his beloved nation
new meaning and tremendous impulse,
the eddies of which viii carry to the far
reaches Of time.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-01-05
Daily Almanac

Moon sets at 2:30 a. m. (war time)
Sun rises at 1871 a. m, sets at 5:35 p. m.
(war time).
Vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes
after sunset
According to astrc nomIcal figuring the sun
bulks q bit larger IN January than IN July.
At perihelIou its diameter was about 32h
minutes Of arc and at aphelion (pcint Of or
bit fasthest from SUM 3lh minutes Of arc
(0oth part Of q degree).
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-01-05

WASHINGTON the railroads the
this direction
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-01-05

All Rights Reserved
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-01-05
A Thought for Today

In God is my salvation and my glory; the
rock Of my strength, and my refuge, is In Cod
Psalm 62:7.
The stronger always succeedS.-Plautus
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-01-05
Washington Merry-Go-Round
BY
DREW PEARSON

u Nay Take Of Running Railroads for the Duration
Danger Of Future Strike Unless Three Rebel Unions Come Terms
Two Brotherhood Chiefs Turned Down Offer Make Them Colonies
FB Urged by Hopkins investigating the Letter Naming We
The CIO news., 1944-09-18
Post Talk
Continued from Page y

each OF Its members. Let them
know that the day Of accounting
will come; and that you will do
your duty as citizens on that day.
That's democracy. l will keep my
pledges: see to ii that every coun-
Gilman speaks and votes for the
good OF that city.
Mr.. Chairman. this is Labor's
holiday. 1t Is the gift OF Labor
TO all the people. On this day II
is fitting that just recognition
should be made OF the social signf-
icance OF labor. of the part II
PLAYS in building America, OF the
contribution Ii makes TO the gen.
eral welfare. In my public capaci-
~ as well as in the character OF
a citizen Of our great country
gladly pay this tribute.
In these times of war American
organized Labor has earned the
praise Of all fsir-minded people by
its incredible record OF production
Of the things our fighters need.
making our country truly the ar
senal Of democracy. The brilliant
success of our armed forces Of all
kinds in all parts Of the world
have been made possible by the
devoted, patriotic exertions OF
workers in factories and mills, In
mines and shops, on trains and
ships. and in the field and homes
of America.
Labor can be justly proud OF
its history in these times OF crisis.
You workers can give good ac-
count of yourselves when our brave
soldiers come home crowned with
victory.
And here I suggest, Mr.. Chair
man. that we pause in our celebra-
ton and make silent reverential
acknowledgment of our apprecia-
ton OF the courage and sacrifices
OF our dear ones In the armed
The CIO news., 1944-09-18

mestic markets. In other words,
the purchasing power Of the Amer
ican consumer must be maintained
at all costs. particularly during the
reconversion period. OF necessity,
this means adequate unemploy-
ment insurance for those tempo
rarity out of work during the COM
Ing transition to peacetime pro-
duction.
Every thinking person has an
obligation 10 write to his Con-
gressmen and Senators, urging the
The CIO news., 1944-09-18

The creation OF conditions that
won't produce Nazi-Fascism Is more
important, vastly more important
than the punishment OF criminals.
This is the work of the United
Nations. You can kill all the mos
auitoes in the swamp today out
You'll have the same thing TO re-
neat tomorrow unless you dram
the swamp-and cultivate II. IL
in Nazi-Fascism that we are fght-
ing and not merely Nazis and Fas-
cists. We must destroy the condi-
tions out of which Nazi-Fascism
arises.
That means that democracy must
examine itself, cleanse itself oil ias-
cistic tendencies, of lawless and
violent procedures, of racial preJu-
dices and hatreds. of expressions
and iniustices. The democracies
must make themselves thoroughly
democratic.
Az long as one single nation is
fascistic and tyrannically ruled all
nations are threatened with ag-
gression. As long as one people
nre enslaved all peoples are
threatened with bondage. AS long
as one group, class. or race in any
nation Is oppressed, Disseminated
against, disprivileged. so long there
is danger OF world disorder ana
disaster. Such Is the inescapaoie
unity OF the world.
All classes OF citizens must
broaden their vision and improve
their understanding. Merchants
bankers. industrialists, internation-
al traders must come 10 under
stand better than they now do the
conditions OF their own prosperity
They must become internationally
minded.A In their own interest,"
they must learn TO be generous.
Workers, as always. have most
at stake. BY their organizations
they are acquiring such power as
they never had before. This power
they must and will use for inter
national accords and peaceful CO.
operation. For years now they
have understood the necessity ol
the projection of the labor
ing classes against exploitation
throughout the world.
Every intelligent worker in ever!
country is concerned, vitality con
cerned, with the status of worker!
in every country. The solidari,!
OF the working class Is no fiction
The CIO news., 1944-09-18

The labor organizations Of the Unit
ed Nations must see to II that they
are satisfactorily represented in
the Peace Conference. 1t Is under
the leadership OF President Frank
lin D. Roosevelt that they expect
10 have this recognition and play
their part.
The CIO news., 1944-09-18
One Reason Why Roosevelt
Editorial

Mr. Deweys tired old in the White House is the mar
make the peace And here why he is th
to make the peace:
"The United Nations fighting to make n world In
which tyranny aggression cannot exist; world based
upon freedom, equality and justice; world in which all per-
sons regardless of color creed live
honor and dignity"
Those the of Franklin Delano Roosevelt
ing his purposes; and he is who keeps his word.
The CIO news., 1944-09-18

Eau Claire, Wis, Sept. 9-By a
three-to-one victory here this week
In a NLRB election at a Western
Electric plant, the CIo-United Elec-
trical Workers have for the first
time cracked the domination OF the
huge concern over the affairs Of its
employees.
The CIO news., 1944-09-18

services who can not be with us
here today-to our brothers and
sisters, our sons and daughters
who are giving their lives for
country and democracy throughout
the world.
I ask you to bow with me for a
moment in silence as token Of
appreciation and in grateful men,
ory of our absent dear ones.
A MINUTES SILENT PAUSE
I wish you, one and all, the
greatest possible enjoyment Of this
your annual holiday. Thank you
Mr.. Chairman.
The CIO news., 1944-09-18

passage Of q measure wnIcn WIN
really take care Of the human
side OF reconversion. This is the
most important domestic issue con-
fronting the nation on Labor Day
1914.