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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11
The War For Peace

For the past two months all the skirm- ishes for peace have occupied the full attention of delegates of 50 United Ma tions. When President Truman rung down the curtain it was upon a victory that was even more important than the landing of Allied troops upon the Nor mandy beach. It took a remarkably short time for the American Army to cap- ture Paris. Hitler said at that time Ger many would win the war He guessed wrong!
 Now Hirohito talks moonshine about what the Japanese are going to do in the Pacific. This writer is not prophet or the son of a prophet. But write it down on a piece of paper; Japan will be com pletely licked before snow flies in New England.
 There was an armistice that unfor- tunately destroyed plans for peace after World War I. The present European War was wisely finished with "uncondi- tional surrender" There can be nothing less than unconditional surrender by Japan. There has not been, and there cannot be any dickering with our de- feated enemies because we have learned from experience what must be done. The United Nations at Dumbarton Oaks and San Francisco have laid solid founda- tion for permanent peace
 Senator Willis, Republican of Indiana, made statement few days ago that seems to cover the situation when he said he had mo illusion that the San Francisco Charter is full preventive of war but it offers the only available me- dium" to reconcile differences in peace full way.
 The United States is going to stand by its bargains with Great Britain, Russia, France, China, and all large and small nations. Perhaps the rest of the World will do the same, as they are likely as tired of war as is the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11
Cross-Country GI Travel

Undersecretary of War Robert P. Pat terson invited the accusation of resort ing to the sort of buck-paSSing the public mind associates with official Washington in his recent comments about charges that shameful travelling accommodations are being provided for soldiers trans ported from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Most readers recall the circumstances. Charges were that Servicemen were be- ing packed like SardineS into vermin-in feSted day coaches for the long trip across the continent. MT. Patterson had nothing to say at the time about vernin. He did acknowledge that day coaches had been used for such travel, adding that the War Department was attempting to correct that condition. He then men, tioned that the provision of travel &C., commodationS is up to the Office of De- fense Transportation and to the rail- roads, to which, he said, the Armed Serv- ices had protested the lack of sleepers for all troops on long hauls. It is en- tirely possible, as the undersecretary im- piled, that the Army was not at fault Ii soldiers were required to ride three per seat on e-half-day ride to- ward the Pacific where, inevitably, some of them must die. Perhaps the War De- partment cannot be blamed, even though some may wonder why the Army did not make sure, in advance, that men bound from one theater of war to another would, at least, ride in comfort.
 But, without attempting to say who it might be, certainly someone was to blame And it is proper that the reSpon- sibility should be fixed. It is not enough to do everything possible to insure that such things do not happen again. True enough, the shortage of railroad equip ment is serious. But no American will be easily persuaded that the shortage is so acute that any soldier should be re- quired to share seat with two others, and to sleep in the aisle, during a trip across the United States. That sort of business cannot be justified so long as there is one Pullman car being used for civilian travel or for any purpose except, perhaps the movement of sick or wound ed veterans. If this means discomfort for civilians, or that many of them are to be crowded off trains entirely, what of it? How many civilians would be will ling to trade places with Pacific-bound lighters, even if they could travel like royalty?
 Doubtless it is the official job of ODT and the railroads to provide the equip rnent on which soldiers are transported. But, unofficially, it is the job of every American, including everyone connected with the War Department and the Armed Forces, to make sure that the accommo- datiors are the very best available. And 1t will be difficult to persuade any Amer ican citizen that the best available should be anything worse than equipment in which the nations fighting men can travel and sleep in comfort.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11

More colorful schools for the postwar period have been recommended and pre- dicted The idea according to an archi- tect at conference of school administra- tors at Northwestern University, Ill.,, is to do away with the usual drab colorings, "the cold, brown woodwork and the tan walls" The suggestion is for brighter colors and more homelike atmosphere. We like this idea but when you take into consideration the doing up school inter iors and exteriors get, the marks on walls, the shellacking the school houses get through minor and major acts of van dalism, you wonder if the drab browns and tans are not preferable
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11

got a chance to hang his hat anywhere before he was moved upstairs Vinson takes over one of the most efficient, best run agencies in the Government the Treasury. It will grow with Vinson in the drivers seat. First new addition will be the power- full export-import bank to be transferred to the Treasury soon Vinson's predecessor, Henry Morgenthau, did not encourage dollar -a-year men, instead de- veloped his own aids, few of whom are wealthy. all of whom are Civil Service employees |. best example is smart, hard-hit- ting Asst. Secretary Harry White who started at the bottom of the department. Rose to position as the nations leading expert on International Finance Nor genthau can become head O. the new Breton Woods International Fiscal Agency if he wants the job.
 HELEN DOUGLAS
 EFFICIENT
 CongressWoman Helen Gaha- gan Douglass younger sister walked into her office the other morning with her fiance, hand some R.A.F. officer. They wanted to be married right away |. Congresswoman Douglas called Debonair Texas Representative Lydon Johnson, who arranged with officials in nearby Virginia for a hurry-up marriage cere- mony. Signing mail with one hand, telephoning with the other, Mrs. Douglas planned the we'd ding details, voted on a pending appropriation bill. and then dash ed of to the wedding in Airing ton, Va.
 Copyright, 1945,
 by The Bell Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11
Federal Payroll a Burden

Pairing down, by rapidly, whittling methods, of the federal payroll is lndl- cated by the recent activities of Pres tdent Truman, despite the political inn plications involved. That such move Is imperative is self-evident
 As of March 31, 1945, according to sta tistics compiled by Senator Harry F. Byrd (Va) there were 3,443, ,192 federal employees on the nations payroll result ing in an annual federal expenditure for salaries alone, conservatively estimated at between $6-7 billion: On top of this there now is a bill pending in Congress which will add another $1 billion to this total.
 Thus on the basis of the latest census 1t has been estimated that to meet this payroll every man, woman and child ot the United States must set aside approx tmately $33.35 annually.
 Sen. Byrd resorts to sharp comparl- son in repeating figures utilized by the late President Roosevelt in his 1946 budg- ct message showing that it would cost the nation $2 billion for munitions, in- cluding ships. Therefore, the Senator points out, it will cost us three times that amount to meet our federal payroll.
 The demands of red-tape wartime beaureaucracy we all know to be exces- siva. In the midst of the confused tur- mol of wars details we have not had the time or opportunity to give comprehen- sive study to this federal payroll situa- ton.
 With the German phase of the war concluded and the Pacific phase seem- ingiy destined for successful ending we would do we'll at this time to start the practice of pairing down this excessive taxation burden upon the people of Wa terbury and the nation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11

 necessity of government and rules and of organizations to maintain public order. The early disciples were urged to render unto Caesar the things that were Caesars, to God the things that are Gods. But they were assured that victory is something which God Himself gives men when they meet certain spirit ual requirements. The Christian Church has from the beginning been engaged in globel warfare. It has been sending out soldiers to the ends of the earth, not to do the work of policemen and quell dis order, but to do the work of mes sengers of God and so to bring victory.
 The Church in every age has been international in spirit. Just as. we
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS A Book for a Doctor

In reply to numerous requests. I, (Brady) suggest either of these books as a suitable gift for any doctor who hasn't the book in his library:
 Best and Taylors PHYSIOLOGI- CAL BASIS OF MEDICAL PRAC- TICE, published by Wm. Wood 6 Co.,, Baltimore
 Duncan's CHEMISTRY OF ME- TABOLISM, published by Saunders. Philadelphia.
 Either book costs about ten simo- Icons, and is among the few medi- cal textbooks published in recent years that are orth the price, in my opinion.
 Your book dealer can get these books for you or have them sent to the doctor with your card.
 CVD
 -. rapid unsteady heart 4. got to the point where life meant nothing sent for your booklet "CVD." Even while reading it some of the panic left me began tak- ing B-complex and calcium and D. My doctor saw marked improve ment in two or three weeks and few months later he said my re- covery was a miracle. (K. J. W. Answer-I'm happy to know that nothing in the booklet (CVD) is about heart disease and artery dis easel frightened you, at any rate. In many cases of heart disease an optimal daily ration of vitamin B-complex really does for the heart what physicians try to believe digi- tails does, am convinced For copy of the booklet CVD send ten cents and stamped self addressed en- velope.
 Thyroid have your Booklet Rules for Reducing" and it says to take thyroid. Please tell me what kind how much. tMrs. W. E. O. Answer-In my copy read this i on 10:
 In no circumstance can I advise whether an individual should tase thyroid or what preparation one should take. If you take thyroid at all better do so under your physi- clans directions. Zinc Fumes Constantly exposed to the fumes from burning and welding galvan- ized steel plates. What effect will this have on my health? CD. w. K.) Answer-Practically the only i'll effect is from possible chronic arsenic poisoning-arsenic being 8 common impurity in zinc. Copyright 1945, John F. Dille Col
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11
In Today's s Mail
RACE DETERMINATIONS IN RESTAURANTS, BUSSES ETC, ONLY PROLONG-
 ING THE WAR
Waterbury, Conn, July II, 1945.

Waterbury, Conn.
 July II, 1945.
 We wonder if the people who prac- tice race discrimination in restau- rants, busses etc, realize that they are prolonging the war, and causing thousands of lives to be lost. The Japs are emphasizing the treatment of the Negro by other Americans as the American Way" of treating those they consider their interiors. Call this propaganda if you will, but remember that there has never been rumor that did not find many persons to believe it. And can Amer ica deny the truth of the accusa- ton?
 Remember, also, that many Japs have served as domestics in America, and have first hand knowledge of the manner of those whose chief claim to superiority is their inherit- ed or acquired wealth.
 Returning to the propaganda, the Japs say they will fight to the last man, commit suicide, or do anything else to keep from falling into the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11

country. Manifestations of prejudice exist here as they do in the South. Protection lies in -discrimina- tory laws and their enforcement.
 Back all anti-discriminatory laws which protect the right to live for all American citizens. Above all let us try to free our hearts and hands prejudicial practices if we wish to see our boys come home soon-and whole.
 MRS. ArLEEN s. WOODERS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11

Perhaps the board of aldermen should appoint committee to investigate the wanton slaughtering of chickens, ducks, etc., for which the city has been forced to pay over $500 in damages. Such a committee could once and for all deter mine if it is wild dogs that are perpetrat- ors of the act. The old vaudeville act of asking who is in the hen-coop and re- ceiving the reply-"No-one but us chick ems" might be the solution.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11
Selected Poem
SUMMER RAIN

SUMMER RAIN (sydney King Russell in the Christian Science
 Monitor) The song of rain is rhythmical and certain, Falling in quiet cadence on the land. Midsummer fog lifts up its seamless curtain And shows the glint of water in the sand The cricket holds his peace as if in wonder And silence falls upon the birds refrain; From distant hills, above the voice of thunder, Swells the crescendo of the falling rain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11

record Of w e S { Virginia Senator Harley M. Kill gore's M lit ary Affairs Sub-com- mittee by Foreign E co no mics Ad- ministrator L e c T. Crowley. The report consists of a detailed TEA analysis on h o W the German Gen. eral Staff W e n | a b out planning w orld War II and it's revela-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11
Daily Almanac

Moon sets at 10:14 p. m. (war time).
 Sun rises at 5:30 a. m, sets at SPA p. m. (war tine).
 Vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 Even if the earth did not rotate at all on it's own axis the sun would rise and set once during the year because of the earths journey around it.-The World Almanac.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11

believe in the ultimate victory Of our military forces over Japan, Q we believe in the ultimate victory of Christian forces over organism and evil. The final victory of Chris tian faith is one of the few things in human life of which we can be absolutely certain
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11

held the minds of men in bondage. Yet the writer de- clares that there is a victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
 If we read the New Testament aright, it appears that all who had any thing to do with its writing haliAuAL l.. Al~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11
Current Comment

If the war keeps going in, our favor the Army should be able to return 10 to 12 billion dollars to the Treasury next year.
 Rep. J. Buell. Snyder, Pennsyl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11
HAMMER-TOE

We have consulted three doctors (one bone specialiSt) about sons hammer-toe. They said nothing can be done beyond wearing correct size orthopedic shoes. They said if the second toe continues to ride high and cause discomfort in later life, just amputate itl Bone special ist said shipping tendon is no help in this congenital condition. (F. J. M) If it is merely hammertoe and nc other developmental defect, 1t should respond to treatment as
 well as hammer in older per- sons does. Congenital means the
 child is born with it, and implies
 nothing more.
 If the toe can be strengthened
 out even partly, suitable adhesive plaster splint may cure it. Take a strip of adhesive plaster one-hah inch wide, five or six inches long, press wide, five or six inches long, even with the toes beside it, apply
 middle of adhersive trap across the top with adhesive surface up, and apply each end under and around toe on either side. This re- tains the hammer-toe more nearly in its proper position. The splint
 may be renewed once or twice a
 week as needed, but must be worn
 constantly for many months to effect cure.
 In numerous instance of hammer
 toe in youhts or young adults di-
 viding the contracted tissues under
 the skin makes strengthening of the toe easier, and then the adhe- sive plaster splint may be worn to retain it in strengthened position. Unless some feature of the case which your letter does not make clear deters them, the doctors who
 said nothing can be done for the
 child's hammer-toe would seem un-
 duly pessimistic.
 Go ahead and try out the adhe-
 sive tape splint and I'll wager you will cure the hammer-toe in year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11

hands of Americans, to be abused
 as the Negro has been. ~,
 Many are inclined to lay prejudice at the door of the South, but the South cannot control the whole
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY By EARL L. DOUGLASS. DID.

This is the victory that over- cometh the world, even our faith"
 These words from the First Epistle off John, were written in a day when evil forces everywhere
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11
.NATIoNAL
 SPOTLIGHT
Knockout For German Staff
By PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat-NEA Wash iugtOn COrrespondent

Washington, July Il = An outline of some of the steps that may have to be taken by the United Nations to knock out the German General Staff has just been put into the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11

The spirit of nation can be killed with kindness: 70 million families can be wronged, and 40 million taxpayers "wrung" in doing it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11

like peacetme capital House nnurece
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11
Your Health By pr. William Brady

Signed letters pertaining to per- s0nal health and hygiene, not to disease. diagnosis of treatment will be answered by pr. Brady h . stamped self-addressed envelope is enclose. :. Letters should Do brief and written in ink. No reply can be made to queries not conform ing to instructions. Address pr. William Brady, National News paper Service. 32O West Madison Street. Chicago, III.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11
Washington Merry Go-Round
BY DREW PEARSON

Soys Washington Quetest Yeo Reeetns Con- sessonoI Confidence White House. Republicans Have Millions
 Spend 46 Elections Need Issues; Surplus Property os Ware houses Because Brass Hats Fear Junkne It.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11
A Thought for Today

Behold, the days come, saith the Lord God, that I will send famine in the land, not famine of bread nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LOrd.-AmoS 8:11.
 know of no way of judging the future but by the past-Patrick Henry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-11

Copyright, 1945, by The Bell Syndicate, Incl
The union times., 1945-06-23
INDUSTRY GROUP

reports showed workers making average weekly wage of $4839 and $5l2O in the manufacturing group
 This latest report covering the last quarter in l94 all ready shows 799 less workers than during the peak in l943 However the of $5O76 $237 higher than the hghwater mark of 1943 This to indicate that the payroll than holding their As cOmparOn in New York the average wage paid in December I944 amounted $5766, higher figure paid in Connecticut.
 In this analysis the highest weekly average in Connecticut paid the 4O7 employees in the Petroleum Products of York state differs widely, since their December, 194 age amounted to $65O2 nearly twice much
 How Long Will It Hold Up?
 Undoubtedly, when the first quarterly report of 1945 ready for publications there will be noted decided drop the total of workers employed in the The question in the minds of labor and business leaders how long present weekly payroll hold up, compared the anticipated drop in employment?
The union times., 1945-06-23
PLAN FULL PROGRAM

The program to be mapped out by the executive board will be based on the report adopted at the June } con- ference. The creation of stronger and more unified organization from the bottom to the top, in order to repel attempts by dual organizations to invade the A.F.L. building trades field, will be basic to this program.
 Strong, functioning local build ing trades councils, with all locals affiliated, will be one aim. The creation of local building trades councils, where none exist, will be undertaken. The organization of maintenance workers is a prime Ob- jective, as is the organization of workers on small homes. Uniform initiation fees and dues will be re- commended to the locals for the duration of the organizing drive. These are only few of the blanks in the program. which must be un- dertaken in the near future if the many thousands of workers soon to be unemployed, and the possi- bility of invasion by dual organiza- tiOns, are to be eliminated as a threat to existing standards.
 In order to finance the organiza- ton drive, the conference unani- mOusly voted to set up a campaign fund, to consist of payment by each building trades local of fifty cents for each of its members. The
The union times., 1945-06-23

local may assess its membership, may take the funds from it's treas ury, or may take voluntary con- tributiOn from each member.
 Another side of the picture came this week from Washington, where A.F.L. President William Green said that labor must pool all of its inhu- ence and power to obtain greatly needed wage increases. The A.F.L. is asking for an immediate 118o in- crease, and further increases to 20% within the next year as a means of keeping wages up during reconver- sion, with its cutbacks and overtime reductions.
 WAGE FREEZE HURTS
 A strong Conn. Building and Con- struction Trades Council will be needed to do its share. in obtaining these wage increases, which are greatly needed. President Green gave the following figures in showing how the freezing of wages has affected the building trades:
 ''Skilled building tradesmen or ganized in American Federation of Labor unions increased their 'real' wages "A cents between 1885 and l94G Between l94O and l944, hourly rates were frozen while living costs and taxes were so sharply increased that all gains in real wages during the decade were wiped out.
 
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The union times., 1945-06-23
Organizing Campaign By State Building
 Trades ReceiueS 1mbortant Endorsements

That there is statewide, enthu- siasm for the organizing drive unanimously voted by the COnnec- ticut Building and Construction Trades Council at its special con- ference on June 5 was clearly show this week when the Building Trades Councils of Bridgeport, New Haven and Stamford, to- gether with the Conn. State COun- Gil of Carpenters, unanimously went on record endorsing the drive. and .calling on all building trades locals to give the drive full SUD- port. Similar action is expected at the next meeting of the Hartford Building Trades Council.
 The purpose of the drive, accord ing to Secretary Treasurer James O'Kane, is ,two-fold: to protect the wage standards and conditions of the building trades unions in the immedi- ate and postwar period; and to stimulate unionization of workers now in the building and construction trades who are only partly organized, and in many cases are totally unor- ganized. Complete plans for the drive will be made at the next meeting of the Executive Board of the Council, to be held at the New Haven Labor Temple on Tuesday, July 3, at Il AM, President Michael J. Barry urges every member of the board to attend, since this will be an unusually important meeting.