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Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-02-02

The fleet pIywoud British raiders.
Inc announcement said, also attack
cd other targets in western Ger
many. the Identity of which was no,
disclosed
Inc air ministry disclosed that the
Raj mad looScd $500 tons Of ey-
piosiNeS on Germany during jan
'Of bombing attacks on the Reich.
uary to break all monthly records
In addition TO the $500 TONS
dropped on Germany. approximatr-
~ l.50O TONS OF CXpI0s.yCs vcr,.
Showcrcd down on othc. Erropcan
ooIcctI|cS by the RAF las; month.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-02-02
Other West Germany
Targets Are Hit by
The British Bombers

London, Feb. 2-(AP)-RAF
Mosquito bombcrS stabbed at
Berlin last night 10 set the air
raid sirens h0wIinG in the dew
astatcd German capital for the
fourth time in six nights. the
AIR ministry announced today.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-02-02

FOR NORTH CAROLINA
Partly cloudy and not quite ~
cool tonight. Thursday. partly
cloudy and moderate tempcra-
lures,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-02-02
Allies Tear Into Gustav Line
Raj Mosquitoes Raid Berlin
Yanks and French
Advance Deeper in
North Casino Line

Allied Headquarters. Alsicrs.
Feb. - lAPD - American and
French troops cOnvcrsinG north
OF Casino have torn away sew
cral miles Of the NaZiS' strong
Gustav line. and are advancing
deeper in Il grim struggle. Allied
headquarters announced TO-DAY.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-02-02

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-11
Great Americans, Great Men

For all the dissimilarity of their careers, Alfred E. Smith and Wendell WilllSie were essentially alike great and admirable men whose greatness was intrinsically and inescapably American. Both won the highest honor that their parties could bestow in spite of handi- caps of background which would have been fatal to the ambitions of lesser men. Both of them failed to win the presidency, and in each case the failure was due in a large part to their refusal to trade honest and honorable convic- tions for vote-winning compromises Al Smith learned his politics in the rough and-tumble environment of a decidedly unSavory political machine. Wendell Willkie was innocent of any political experience when he was swept dramatic ally from a successful but unspectacular private life to the presidential nomina- ton. It was easy for opponents to taunt them with shouts of "Tammany' and "Wall Street.. It was impossible to snairch their characters or their motives.
 A great liberal who didn't prate about it, Al Smith served as New York's gov ernor in day when the country's chief concern was with domestic affairs. It was day of complacency, bigotry and hypocrisy, and MT. Smith opposed all of them. He fought for social and govern mental improvements when 1t would have been easier to maintain the status quo of general prosperity. He was devoutly and proudly Catholic. He thought the Eighteenth Amendment unfair, unwork
 able and un-American, and said so. This was in 1928, when the Klan was still alive, when office holders drank wet and voted dry, when the Anti-Saloon League was a great power in American politics. Al Smiths beliefs cost him the presi- dency, but not his integrity, Wendell WilIkie came upon the scene at time of world war and world thought. His politi- cal idealism crossed party lines, and his burning convictions would not be curbed to the professional politicians bidding.
 MT. Willlxie judged man by his words and deeds, not by his party. He invited similar judgment. He sought to con- vince, not to compromise. And his beliefs cost him not only the presidency but, later, his party's nomination. Perhaps this last disappointment hastened his death. But it was the disappointment not of an ambitious man, but of man Who carried his beliefs into battle with those who opposed them most strongly, and fought for them with noble courage.
 Al Smith and Wendell Willkie rose to Ene heights in the approved American manner, one from New York'g tenament district, the other from small town of NNEal Indiana. Both were men of great
 scnal charm and compelling character.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-11
Fire Prevention Week

This week is once again observed nationally as Fire Prevention Week, With all eyes Straining overseas, the subject of fire defense may seem trivial and prosaic. But is it?
 When 10000 of our men die in battle, we grieve for lives lost and ache in sym pathy for loved ones of the dead, Yet a comparable number of people fall victim to fire every year in our own country. At least the soldier dies for cause. The fire victim dies needlessly,
 Nor will this loss of lives (to say noth- ing of the loss of more than $400, 100000 in property damage last year) be stopped by a peace treaty Unless more people assume personal responsibility for re- reducing fire waste, the present rate of death and destruction by fire will con- tinue.
 Each of us must make and keep his own home and place of business or em- ployment safe from fire. Then let us do what we can to improve the safety of our neighborhoodS and our communities. For those of us who have ignored this re- sponsibility heretofore, Fire Prevention Week provides an opportunity to turn over new leaf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-11
Views Of The Press
THE OLD BUS

(New Haven Journal.C Courier)
 The Office of Defense Transpor- tation has become seriously cons cerned over the Serapping Of pas- senger cars. Since tho beginning oi the war, nearly 100000 ears have left the road for good, In i042, 1. 100000 disappeared. Tn i043 the number rose to i,260,000, and the present estimate is that i,600, JOG will be scrappod this year. So in i045 only 23,760,000 will Do left.
 one hopeful factor is that cal owners have learned to take better care of their cars, Another is that they have been driving less. Tho average ago of C car used to be four and-a.haif years; now it Is seven years. Many i037 and 1886 cars which have been well cared for are still on the roads in good shape. La- ter models, handled prudently from the beginning, are pointed toward iong lives. But older ears, abused from their youth, are vanishing very fast,
 The private passenger car is not merely . pleasure vehicle or c e0n- Venience. It provides 76 per cent of essential wartime transport, Sc it is important to give the jalopy the best of coddling in its old age. Keep 1t alive and going If possible. 4 few new cars may Dc made in 1o46, but the good old ciattersWa' a' gon b not likely to find replaco- Inent in less than two years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-11

Both spoke unaffectedly the regional speech of their beginnings, which shocked the puristS, But their words excited the admiration of millions, even when they did not win agreement. For they were the words of wise and com passionate minds, brilliantly informed, fiercely sincere. The country's loss m the passing of either of these men would be heavy at any time. But the death of both, particularly at this time, is griev- ouSly so. We need them in the days to come for their service as sort of public conscience, in or out of office. For we knew that when they spoke it was always from the heart, never from expediency' And we knew that we would do well to listen and oweigh their words.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-11
A Cautious Step Is a Safe One

Freezing of the present limit of liquor package store establishments in Water bury, as proposed for ordinance adoption, is move with great deal of merit in purpose, yet one that should be given the fullest preliminary study, Purpose of the plan as presented by its proponents is to act as balance-wheel in the interests of public welfare as well as a means to assure fair profit to all, and no purpose less crowding of the field.
 However, 1t is well to remember that compulsory limitation of free enterprise can lead us onto dangerous grounds. Consider the case of the Servicemen. Ger tainly, the latter are entitled to return to community where all outlets of free enterprise are available and without cloSed-door restrictions. For these men to return here and find any one field of business venture forbidden to them, be- cause while they were away that field became crowded with those of us who remained, would hardly constitute warm welcome home, This naturally applies to any field of venture
 We think that free enterprise, as relat- cd to this question, should predominate by means of no restriction of personal freedom for entering the field, Such re- StrlctionS as are necessary could perhaps be fostered by means of local legislation calling for certain high qualifications for ownership and maintenance, It has been suggested that an ordinance be adopted prescribing freezing of the present limit to all except returning servicemen, This, however, would only result in further discordancy as 1t would constitute group discrimination, which, in no matter how small degree should not be 'legalized".
 On October 20 an open meeting will be held on the question by members of the aldermanic board sitting as a committee, It is a problem of concern to both pro- ponents who, we are certain, hold differ ences only on the approach to the prob lem, but whose obiectives are in common interest of the community.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-11

Poland though stricken, never gives up hope. Paderewski wept for his country, and worked for her. He was a great patri- ot. Pulaski also was great patriot. Pu- laski was mortally wounded at the siege of Savannah in 1779, so when Pulaski Day arrives each year we are reminded of our debt of gratitude. His country Is now among the miserable ones on the Europ.- can continent. General Pulaski, like most of us, loved liberty and justice. As freedom-loving people and people that has thus far escaped the destruction Of war in the present day we appreciate to- day the aims and ambitions of Pulaski, and many of the great men and women that followed him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-11

But Governor Davis did break down at the end of the Legisa- ture and close the session with song. He stood soulfully on the speakers platform, and, amid ap- plause from the joint meeting of the House and Senate, rendered his best cowboy tunes,
 Aside from that, Louisiana's new singing governor was dis appointment --- to the politicians. He didn't play ball, and in the end this seems to be bringing Q revival of democracy in e state where the late Huey Long ruled as no other man has ever ruled in the U. s. A.
 Louisiana is peculiarly equipped by It's state constitution for dic- tatorship. To deal with carpet- baRgers after the Civil War, It's governor was given more power than any other in the Union. So Louisiana. politicians are accus. toned to being bossed. But they have been amazed that Jimmy Davis didn't do any bossing. Be. ing governor was completely out of his line. He was used to making records of his song hits, used to touring the state with Q hillbilly band. But he didn't know much about running a complicated state machine.
 So instead of bossing the politi- clans. he let the State Legis- lature debate things out accord. ing to democratic principles. And the effect has been fairly good. DAVIS SAXON TAX BILL
 Tn fact, when the Tax Exempt ton Ac for new corporations came for another ten years re. newal, Davis let nature take It's course. Interesting things hap- pened,
 The Tax Exemption Act pro. vldes that new corporations coming into Louisiana are ex- empt from taxes for ten years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-11
Status Quo

A volumnist recently complained that the Gallup, Roper and other polls are taking all the drama and suspense out of presidential elections with their deadly accuracy. We Sympathize and offer con- Solation,
 Let her (for it was feminine column ist) read the prophecies of the rival cam paign big-shots. Sidney Hillman has already predicted that MT, Roosevelt will carry Maine and Vermont, And we eX- pect momentarily to hear that Herbert Brownell has looked up from the crystal ball and claimed the Solid South for MT Dewey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-11

remarking that Langer was doing the country Q great service.
 "Agaln I thank the Senator" graclOusly replied the Senator from North Dakota. T like tO work more closely with the distinguished Senator from Montana and hope the time will come when he and 1 can work together for Irrigation, 50 that Montana will not have LII ,400 acres Irrigated and poor North Dakota only 2l,0i5 acres Irri. grabs lt."
 Astounded. Wheeler replied "i hope we obtain more iriiga- ton in Montana. We need it." North Dakota, he added, didn't need as much aS Montana.
 "Of course" shot back Lang. CT, She real answer k that most of the water goes through Montana first before it reaches North Dakota, and Montana not interrupt again.
 The Senator from Montana did It."
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 Feature Syndicate, fne)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-11
STOUT HEARTS IN CHINA May Xhrk Hnraid .Trihunhl

"stout hearts are no match for cold steel" is c comment ire. quentiy made at press conferences in Chungking by pr, P. II. Chang, one of the spokesmen of the Chi. nose government. It expresses sue. cintiy the military situation in China. Tho Chinese have stout hearts-they have proved it again and again to the Americans who have fought with them this sufn- fi1er. The Japanese have cold steel -they possess the artillery and tanks and other inurdeFous weap- oils that China lacks. It is not surprising that the Chinese have met defeat, for only an iflcuFabie optimist could have hoped for anys thing else.
 Perhaps it is true that there haV
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-11

IIgion was purely Q personal matter and was intended only to better in. diyiduals. To the end of his life he held that all social change begins with a change of mems h arts, but he came to see with increasing cleaSssess each year that the prin- ciples which Jesus laid down are intended to transform not only in. dividuals but ths society of which they are Q part. The BluFa areas of large city shocked him and res ceealtated for him a reirterpretation of tho gospel.
 ae was sensitive to human need.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-11
In Today's Mail
PROMINENT CONN. RESIDENT PRAISES REPUBLICAN PARTY,
 U. $. SENATOR DANAHER I
Lakeyille, Conn.

LuhSNhSI SVAA' Editor, Waterbury Democrat;
 feel very deeply that our whole American way of life is at stake Reconstruction Is serious and dangerous business and needs the Steadier hands at the helm of state
 Two years ago I returned to my winter residence in Washington, having heard Senator Danaher was under criticism. This impression was the result mainly Of the find ings of the League of Women Voters aS to his voting on certain grave issues, when he opposed these bills mainly on constitutional grounds,
 From reports and personal in. vestigations, 1 found Senator Dana- her was Q highly respected and bril. liant member of the United States Senate, still the bulwark of our Democracy. He is on able member of important committees, known, recognized and respected by all as c constitutional lawyer of great personal integrity.
 If we want Our Constitution saved, honored and revered, we need constitutional lawyers, 50 why even consider liqutdating one of the out- standing members and 50 play into the hands of the bureaucrats7
 Let all Connecticut Republicans think of the true meaning of Democ- racy, the best symbol of which is the Scales of Justice, held aloft by Liberty in Equilibrium, to serve all the people irrespective of race, creed or color, and in all stations of life.
 Senator Danaher and an oil Re- publican slate are today our best insurance for the future. and with Gods help we will go forward to Liberty and Freedom under our Glorious Flag, touching the stars of hope and faith in America and her Institutions.
 MARY FITCH PHELPS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-11

been confusion and ineptness in some Of the Chinese armies, for this is not unusual in forces faced by enemies Of overwhelming power, Perhaps it also Is true that Chinese commanders have fnad0 some grave mistakes-but who hasn't? There arc plenty Of faIs takes, including some with frightful consequences, In American military history, oE which Pearl fEaFbor Is tho most Fes cent. h view Of our own military record we might well grant that the Chinese ean Do human and can err. We might also, as c DeOs pic who cheer the undeFdog and who admire VaioF, give our bare. handed allies credit for the dess perate defense they aFe making against on enemy armed with bAyOnetg,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-11
AS A MATTER OF FACT

This is Pulaski Day. Never before in the history of the world was 1t called to our attention more wildly than during these months of plunder and pillage and killing off in Poland, Today all revere the memory of General Casimir Pulaski, Polish soldier and patriot
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-11

speaking church in an industrial ized Slum area of New York City. Later he became 0 teacher, and still later published books which made 0 profound effect upon the think ing of his genera ton.
 He started out believing that re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-11

General Pulaski gave his life in the cause of American freedom. Therefore we owe him a great debt of gratitude which passes on to the people of Poland Tributes this year are greater than ever Presidential and gubernatorial proclama- tions acclaim the day and invite serious consideration of Polands history that has been filled with glory and suffering.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-11

pouClC0l campaign
 the lunatic fringe is more hourish- ing than 1t has ever been before.
 Not that any of the stirrer-uppers called in for ques- tioning have been luna atics, Far from 1t. Individu- ally they are smart operators, subtle in their approach, com vinced of their o W n rightness,
 a.mAaAwn A1aaA A1AaN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-11
Daily Almanac

Moon rises at i:27 q. m., (war time)
 Sun rises ct 6:S0 Q. m., sets at 0:l8 D. m. (war time)
 Vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset. than the sun and isa conspicuous morning star. Saturn pops out slightly before niid- night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-11

Polish residents in Waterbury will ap- preciate all honors paid to Poland and General Pulaski today. They are worry ing about the folks in the homeland Wondering if they have enough to eat and to wear. They hope aid to stricken Poland in the way of clothing will arrive with that for other stricken countries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-11
Selected Poem
NO LONGER BOLD (Alma Roberts Giordan in The Christian Science
 Monitor)

The breeze goes through hydranges, And the great balls shake, It passes through the orchard, And the apples break. It levels clover blossoms. And the milkweeds sway, And inSide-out petunias Are an easy prey. The breeze sings through the maple, And 1t goes around; The breeze slghs through the poplar With tinkling sound. Gone suddenly all gentle, And no longer bold, It loves the quiverlng heart-ShapeS, And their fragile hold.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-11

quick to perceive new truth, brave of conscience in uttering it, alert at ail times to catch Gods mes- sage, and unwavering fin his oppo- sltion to evils which grind down the faces and souls of men. He died without seeing anything like the whole of his vision fulfilled, but he had the satiSfacticn of knowing that thousands Of men and women had turned their faces in 6 new diroc. tlon becallse Of his pointing.
 All Rights Reeerver- llabeon
 NoWnpapef Syndicate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-11
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
By EARL |. DOUGLASS, D. D.

A GREAT SOCIAL PROPHET
 Walter Rauschenbusch was one of the great social prophets of the past generation. For many years he was a humble minister in foreien-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-11
. NATIONAL
 SPOTLIGHT
America's Latest Lunatic Fringe
By PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat Washington COFresnOndenk

It was Teddy Roosevelt or some body of that era who gave the name of "The Lunatic Fringe" to the variegated hangers-on who con- stantly clutter the political scene in minority parties and movements. This years disclosures by Senate and House campaign Investigating committees and by the Dies Com mittee reveal that in the current
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-11
Your Health
 By Dr. William Brady

Blgned letters pertaining Co pers sonal health and hygiene, not Co disease, dlngnosiB Ok treatment, will Do answered by pr. Brady lg . stamped Bele.addregsed envelope ls enclosed. Letters should be brlee and written In ink. .io reply can be made Co queries not e0nfoFFIi- Ing Co instructions. Address DEs William Brady, National NewDA paper Service, SeO West Madison strset, Chicago, m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-11
QUESTIONS < ANSWERS
MaInutFIIIOn

Malnutfltl0n
 got into rundown condition and was advised by doctor to hays my teeth oil out. did so, and have become weaker, feel tired and can hardly lift arms after any exertion. (E, A. PJ
 AnSwer-I wish could advise you intelllgently, brother, but you give so little information. What pros duced the run down condition in the first plaee2 Was it hte natural consequence Of insufficient mast. cation Of food, and the nutFitionai deficiency produced by your limiting your diet to refined pap which res quires little or no chewing2 # so, the damaged teeth should have been promptly repaired by q good dentist, That might have Balvaged some Of the health that is now losG. From the time you began to SUD. sist on refined pap instead of real food you sh0uold have supplements CT your inadequate diet with BuiEs able daily Fati0ns Of Vitamin D and vitamin D complex-these being the essential vitamihs lacking in the re- fined modern diet. Teeth or no teteh, there was and Is no good rea- son why you should not consume thre pints Of milk day. or milk products equivalent -- such a5 credm, butter, skim milk, sour milk, buttefmilk, Bulgarian tactic milk. Acidophilus milk. condensed or eyaporated milk, dried powdered milk, ciabbefod milk, whey, cottage or Dutch cheese, Gustards, etc,
 pimpIes
 Ben Told not to drink milk, cat butter or cheese, because these foods cause pimpies. (g. J9
 AnSwer-You1l Dc sorry when you grow Up, son, f you don't eat just such foods, all you can handle. Send stamped self addressed envelope, for pamphlet on pimples.
 (CopyFight, io44, John ?. Diile col
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-11

expectations Louisanas  All
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-11
Washington Merry-Go-Round DREW P1 PEARSON

LOuono Governor Dovis Keeps Music Let's Stoe Run s
 Result Fairly Good Realm Where uey Long Ruled So mpeous Sentiment Towod Kngh Meows; Some See Him Moryred Saint Morrison With King fish Aims Fights for RenOminGon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-11
A Thought for Today

And the Lord God said, Behold the man Is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live for ever.-GeneSls S;ee
 The tree of knowledge is not that of life, s-Byron.