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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31

GADSDEN ALA.-We sat in the office of the United Steelworkers. ground-floor front room of garage.
 Cherabic and cheerful Dan R. Houston, nterna- tional field thumbed through the last convention booklet to show picture of bullet-rid den CIO. sign. Pointing the street he said: It hung on that building there"
 It is still kept as souvenir of the bloody battles here only few years ago.
 Luther Voter treasurer of the Steelworkers' Local 2176 here, who sat with us had been taking me through those hard days, and 1t was as an ancient moving picture flickered the plaegaSS window something from Americas medieval age he leased his memories He is a soft-spoken fellow, but hard-btten pioneer, slight of build for all the push ing around he has taken
 Less than ten years ago he lone missionary slipping around furtively at night talk to fellow workers in their homes Meetings in isolated places were broken up by local police. On occasion they arrested Negro to take along with the white to the police station
 He wasn't at the meeting. But they took him along they could trump up charge against us holding mixed meeting, violation of city ord- nance" he explained.
 grim smile lurked in the wrinkles of his face. There was the company squad, bruitsh fellows who beat up workers sympathetic to the union AS he talked, couple of young men, clean-cut, came in and signing cards at the next desk. He glanced at them.
 And now look-joining the union-out in the open" Out at the office of the United Rubber Workers the story of the bitter brutal days, told by veterans still young men. Sherman Darymple beaten almost to death He is director of the CIO Southern drive, with headquarters in Atlanta
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31
TRUCULENT DISSENT

I am not of that jealous throng That seeks the shaded sylvan spot, When summer weather comes along; I wish my relatives were not. Al fresco in the open air Is, if I've leave to make so bold, But an illusion and a snare To one who's over ten years old I see no reason to recite The roster of outlandiSh woes, The ants that creep, the bugs that
 bite, The fire that so seldom goes, The ram that falls, the kids that
 race The lack of divans after food. The ivy rash on legs and face, The neighboring feeders, always
 rude,
 The hornets and the horrid heat. The twig that sticks you in the eye Outdoors I do not like to eat. I cannot even tell you why
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31

Communists in this country have decided to return to the traditional party line-Communist militancy and "class-conscious Marxist-Lenin- ist' theories. Their return probab ply will be greeted by the customary, T didn't know that you'd been away" 7"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31

The Democratic Party won sixty six seats in the Turkish General As sembly in Sundays election, accord ing to unofficial returns. That, no doubt, will tickle Ali Pasha Hanne- gan no end.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31
THE REBELLIOUS HOUSE.
 WIFE

Eat what you can,
 Can what you can't" That's driving me nuts; I think that I shant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31
The Firing Line By D. N. T.

Whether you be in California or Maine, the urge to eat out of doors haunts us when it comes summer time. From The Springfield Union.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31

We are still consuming more food per person per day on the average than we ever consumed in preWar days.
 Assistant Secretary of State Will
 liam l.. Clayton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31

If America is to live only under itself and by itself, then I predict that in half a century historians will be Writin9 'a9ut the decline of the United States.
 Sen Way =. Horse tR) Of Ore
 :oop @@.. 75s'4 's - .H.s.5. .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31
Waterbury OF the Past
25 Years Ago

Ladies Day was held at the Ham, ilton Park swimming pool.
 Norma Talmadge appeared in The Branded Woman" at the Princess.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31
5 Years Ago

A three-ring circus. replete with animals including pig, was presented by Waterville Playground children,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31
15 Years Ago

Waterburians noted that 1t hap pened even then a veteran, 52. wed 8 girl 22
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31
Another boost of two cent a quart in the price of milk is predicted. If this goes much further. it'll pay to pour Scotch over the porridge.

The Moscow press says that Redin espionage case was criminal con- spiracy" aimed at injuring Soviet American relations, and calls our F.BI. the American secfete police. ' Furthermore, it is impossible for Russia to visualize a trial in which the defendant is exonerated and il looks like dirty capitalist device with a gimmick in it somewhere.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31

John Gagling of Prospect Street, while eating piece of watermelon dislocated his jaw.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31

The Cardinals defeated the All. Stars in a volleyball game at Wash. ington Park playground.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31

The AP reports from Washington that "a major shuffling of President Truman's economic command is in immediate prospect It is to be hoped that the shuffling is thorough and that they don't start dealing off the bottom of the deck again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31
Note on OmniVeracitY

The Japanese beetle, He anything eat'll.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31

WASHINGTON, July 30-tNEA3-The character zation which Congressman Sam Hobbs of Selma, Ala applies to himself is that he's "a fool for law"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31

GADSDEN, ALA-We sat in the office of the United Steelworkers a ground floor front room of garage
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31

Out at the office of the United Rubber Workers the same story of the bitter brutal days was told by veterans, still young Sherman Dalrynple beater almost to death. He is director of the CIO Southern drive with headquarters in Atlanta.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-31

along they could trump up a charge against us holding a mixed meeting a violation of city ord- nance" he explained.
Laurel outlook., 1946-07-10

Capt. j. E. DeFrance, on pris-
oner of war leave, left Sunday by
plane for Fort Lewis, Wash, to re-
ceive his discharge from the army.
Mrs. Harold VanNice spent Fri
day at Luccock park where Mr.. Van
Nice is assisting in building the
cabin for the Laurel group attend
ing the summer institute.
Mrs. H. E. Starkey entertained
at a social afternoon and shower
Monday, honoring Mrs. Earl Hell
berg. Guests were Mrs. S. S. Bliss,
Mrs. A. w. Richardson, Mrs. Frank
Jacobs, Mrs. G. w. Fenton, Mrs.
Jack Nichol, Miss Louise De-
Garmo, Miss Frances FentOn, Mrs.
w. C. Phillips and Mrs. Helberg.
A family group who picnicked
the Fourth east of Billings includ-
ed Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Easton, Mr..
and Mrs. Raleigh Easton, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. B. Strong and daughters,
Alice and Floris of Billings, Mr..
and Mrs. Freddie Herman and chill
dren.
Laurel outlook., 1946-07-10
Give Reception For
Rev. and Mrs. StrObel

A reception honoring Rev. and
Mrs. Theodore C. Strobel, whose
marriage took place recently, was
given June 26 at the German Con-
gregational church.
Members of the Dorcas club and
the ladies of the church were host
esses. About $50 guests were in
attendance.
Rev. John Nicer of Worden adj
dressed the group during the eve
ming. A program of entertainment
in charge of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Reiter of Billings included a skit,
a quiz and several games. After
ward a buffet lunch was served by
candlelight. The table, decorated
with mixed flowers, was centered
with a wedding cake topped with
a miniature bride and bridegroom.
Laurel outlook., 1946-07-10
Laurel Happenings

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Otto and son
Wayne of Great Falls, former Lau-
rel residents who were en- route
from a visit with relatives in the
northeastern part of the state, re-
turned to their home Tuesday after
spending several days here as
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. c. E.
Rodgers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Tews of Seat
tie, who were guests of Mrs. Tews'
father, Carl V. Anderson, visited
last week with Mrs. Tews' sister,
Mrs. James Mitchell and family
of Belfry, and left for Great Falls
to be the guests of Mr.. Tews'
brother-in-law and sister, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ted Webb and sons,
Darrell, Bobby and Denny, left to
spend a two weeks vacation with
relatives in Kansas and Oklahoma.
Laurel outlook., 1946-07-10
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our most
sincere thanks to our many friends
for the kindnesses and expressions
of sympathy during our recent be-
reavement.
B. A. Munyan and family
Spencer Munyan,
Mrs. Lottie Momany
and family,
MI. and Mrs. Chas. A. Ward
and family.
Laurel outlook., 1946-07-10
CALENDAR

Officers of the Royal Neighbors
announce their lodge meetings
scheduled for the month of July
have been Cancelled.
Laurel outlook., 1946-07-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Platz and
Miss Donna Gowen were dinner
guests Monday of Mr. and Mrs. D.
l.. Gowen.
Evening star., 1946-10-30
kx the A,,oeiutsd Prs.s

JOPLIN, Mo-, Oct. 30.-Cfippled
Zoe Tucker Peterson's rendezvous
with life" ended in death after she
had achieved her lifelong dream to
give birth to a baby.
| Before she died she smiled when
she saw her baby, a 41a-pound boy,
normal though premature.
Mrs. Petersons rendezvous with
life and death came yesterday-on
her 32d birthday. For the last II
years she had been bedfast with
arthritis..
Some time ago she announced she
was going to have baby.
"All of my adult life I have had
rendezvous with DEATH" Zoe said.
Now have a rendezvous with life.
MY baby will live and will be loved.
The doctors have told me I have a
$3.50 chance. I am happy because
never before have had that much
of a chance -
She was showered with gifts OF
baby blankets, tiny shoes and baby
clothes. Widely y-known for her
cheerful disposition, she became
afflicted with arthritis at II. At 20
she was bedridden. Her husband,
Evening star., 1946-10-30
Macarthur Names Moore
West Pacific Army Chief
BY the Associated Press

TOKYO, Oct. 30.-Gen. Mac
Arthur today named Maj. Gen.
George F. Moore, veteran OF the
Bataan death march, to command
Army forces in the Western Pacific
principally the Philippines with
headquarters in Manila.
A few days ago Gen. Macarthur
answered Filipino protests against
the behavior of American troops
with a statement that the GIs gen.
orally were well behaved and the
problem was one the Filipinos them
selves must solve.
His appointment of Gen. Moore
was interpreted in many quarters
here as an effort to assist the Fill
pinos and Americans resume friend
ly relations. Gen. Moore was pre-
war commander of harbor defenses
at Manila and Subic Bay and later
was captured with Gen. Wainwright.
He relieves 1t. Gen. Wilhelm d.
Styer, who recently went to the
United States because of illness.
Mai. Gen. James G. Christensen,
who has been acting commander OF
Army forces in the Western Paclf1c,
will resume his post as deputy COM
mander and chief of staff. Gen.
Christensen recently was criticized
editorially by Manila newspapers
because OF the Filipino American
friction.
Evening star., 1946-10-30
London Plane Hops Friday
Under New Air Mail Rate

Carrying the first air mail under
the new reduced rate to Europe, an
American Overseas Airlines flagship
will take of from National Airport
for London Friday in observance OF
National Air Mail Week. Passengers
will include Robert S. Burgess,
deputy second assistant postmaster
Evening star., 1946-10-30
CrippIed Woman Dies Smiling
After Bearing Normal Child

Earl Peterson, was childhood
friend.
Yesterday she was taken to the
hospital and the child was born
through a Caesarean operation.
Several hours later Zoe died.
The baby, doctors reported, has a
good chance for survival.
Evening star., 1946-10-30
general In charge Of air postal

general In charge Of air postal
transport.
New rates effective November !
cut half-ounce charges to Europe
from 80 to Is cents; to South
America from is and 20 cents to 10
cents, and to Africa, Asia and the
Far East from a maximum of 10
cents to Is cents a half ounce.
Air carriers are preparing for an
increase in air mail volume in ad-
Evening star., 1946-10-30

dition to that which began octoberl
/ when the rate was reduced from
8 to 5 cents In the United States
and Canada and to American pos
sessions.
Evening star., 1946-04-12


other man would have surrendered,
to take command in the struggle
against evil at home and abroad
None can say otherwise than that
he surely guided the ship of our
destinies during the troubled days
through which we were straining
and tossing.
Born to Leadership.
Mr.. Roosevelt was born to leader
ship. He led the fight to make
government serve the people. He
insisted upon the reforms neces-
sary to strengthen the physical and
human resources of the America
that he loved. History will not fail
to set Mr. Roosevelt in the high
niche to which he won his way;
indeed, his is one instance where
his own generation, to an over
whelming degree, has accorded him
the acclaim and recognition that
was his due.
Franklin D. Roosevelt conquered
not only his own physical inflrmity,
but likewise the hesitation and doubt
which paralyzed Americans in the
'30s. Reinsurance, and hope and
inspiration radiated from him and
fortified his efforts throughout his
period of leadership, starting on
that stormy March of 1888 when
he finished his inaugural address
with they (the people,
have registered a mandate that they
want direct, vigorous action. They
have asked for discipline and direc-
ton under leadership. They have
made me the present instrument of
their wishes. In the spirit Of the
gift, I take it."
The response of the people was
Evening star., 1946-04-12

ties stop bidding against each other
for support of the organized minori-
ties, the class and racial groups.
So long as they keep that up the
great bulk of the voters have no
well-deflned political PHILOSOPHERS
or programs from which to choose.
And they are entitled to that
choice.
Since 1882, the frantic and foolish
Republican efforts to initiate the
successful, though dangerous, Demo-
cratic strategy in amalgama ting
with the radical elements, have
done about as much as the party
labels in keeping conservatives (al-
ways in majority if they could get
together apart. 1t seems about
time the futility of this kind of
competition should be realized.
Evening star., 1946-04-12
strong and confident; it still con-
tinues; it will not soon die away.
Gave Quickening Impulse,

odfC VuiChcIliHk Impulse.
Those of us who had the privilege
of working closely with Franklin D.
Roosevelt never failed to draw a
quickening impulse from him. Now
that he is gone We may doubt the
present or wonder whittier we are
drifting, but we can still go to him
for courage and hope as generations
of Americans have gone to Lincoln
for a renewal of their aspirations
and re-edging of their determina-
ton. America, young in years as
nations go, has added one more
shining and imperishable star to
the human armament.
Mr.. Roosevelt's body lies where he
willed that it should lie, in the land
that he loved on the bank of the
Hudson River, but his great and
eager spirit cannot be confined in
any narrow mausoleum of the dead.
1t continues to beckon us as it did
during his lifetime toward a future
in which we will share with all of the
world the peace and the security
that have been the aspiration of
America and, in intervals at least, its
tfulfillment. AS Mr.. Roosevelt be-
lieved SO must we believe, implicitly
and unshakably, that "the only sure
bulwark of continuing liberty is
government strong enough to pro-
tect the interests of the people, and
"a people strong enough and well
enough informed to maintain its
sovereign control over its govern
ment. Democracy, in order to live,
must become positive force in the
daily lives Of its people. 1t must
make men and women, whose de-
votion it seeks, feel that it really
cares for the security of the indi-
vidual; that it is tolerant enough to
inspire an essential unity among its
citizens; and that it is militant
enough to maintain liberty against
social oppression at home and
against military aggression abroad"
Those whose steps are likely to
falter may strengthen their convic-
tions by listening again to Roose-
welt saying: The only limit to our
realization of tomorrow will be our
doubts of today. Let us move for
ward with strong and active faith"
(Copyright, 1946)
Evening star., 1946-04-12

the element among the Democrats
which is pushing Chairman Hanne-
gan into the arms of the extreme
radical labor groups is essentially
the same element on the Republi-
can side which is hostile to Chair
man Reece. There is no real
difference between them. They
support the same measures, head
in the same direction and mean the
same thing when they talk about
liberalism" and the "Old Guard.
On the other hand, the conservative
Democrats who distrust Mr.. Hanne-
ganS tendencies and dislike his
alliances are exactly the same, SO
far as views and attitude are con-
cerned, as the conservative Republi-
cans who elected Chairman Reece.
Spenders and Savers.
The best evidence of this is the
manner in which these elements
coalesce in Congress. For example,
the radical Democrats, with whom
Chairman Hannegan is now train
ing, and the radical Republicans,
critical of Chairman Reece, regu-
larly line up to oppose any legisla-
ton designed to regulate and re-
strain organized labor, such as, for
example, the Case bill. Just as
regularly, Democratic and Republi-
can conservatives join in the sup
port of such proposals. The same
thing is true on other measures
for example, the full employment
and minimum wage bills-and on
economy The liberals in both par
ties are the spenders; the conserva-
tives, whether Democratic or Re-
publican, are the savers.
Logically, of course, the Demo-
cratic and Republican radicals or
liberals" as they call themselves,
ought to be together In one party,
the conservatives in the other. The
existing state of affairs by which
liberals and conservatives are split
between the two parties makes no
sense whatever and is the reason
both trim, trade, straddle and hedge
on every vital question. 1t is the
reason the party platforms have
become so absurd that they have
to be clarified" by the candidates,
and no longer are taken seriously
or remembered by any one.
The party label is primarily re-
sponsible for this silly situation. 1t
inculcates among an extraordinary
number of voters the team spirit in
politics. 1t creates a desire to be
regular" Among the active poll
ticians, either holders of public Of
fee or ambitious to become holders,
this regularity desire is greatly in
creased by the character of the pri-
mary election laws and the potency
Of the party machines in the pri-
maries, through which gate SO per
cent of all political aspirants must
pass in order to get on a ticket
where their names can come before
the voters.
Weak Point in System.
These are the things that keer
within the same party two bitterly
incongruous and hostile elements
prevent great groups which are ir
complete accord on all important
points from functioning together
This has been true for years. It is
true today and 1t certainly will be
true in the elections this fall ano
in 194S.
Clearly, 1t Is weak point in oul
political system. 1t easily can-ano
has more than once-frustrated the
will Of the majority. However, it Is
likely to continue until the two par
Evening star., 1946-04-12

anything that
can be desig-
mated as a real
division on for
e | gn affairs.
The issues be-
tween them will
be domestic, and
1t is on the
major ones that
each party is
split and both
chairmen are in
trouble.
And that Is
what makes the
situation so ri
lio1I1at,c u or
Evening star., 1946-04-12


There must be
a lot of money
in 1t. I don't
mean the old
fashioned type
of music teach
er, who had a
cozy little home
on Elm street
and taught john
ny and S i S t e +
Mary and Junior
the piano and
violin.
If you are past
35, you must re-
Evening star., 1946-04-12
BY THE HASKIN SERVICE

@. What is the length of the long
est Army Air Forces runway?
Fl. K. K.
A. The longest AAF runway is
10,200 feet in length and is located
at Kirkland Field, Albuquerque,
N. Mex.
@. Which sport had the greater
attendance last year, big league
baseball or college and professional
football?-R. E. Mel.
A. The Sporting News says there
are no official figures available on
l945 pro and college football atten-
dance. However, major league base
ball attendance was 100000 in
1945, and it is believed college foot
ball attendance was also approxi-
mately 100000 with an estimated
100000 additional for the various
pro leagues.
@. How many daily newspapers
are there in the United States?
M M.
A. The number increased by 5
during 1945. There are now 1,749
dailies in the United States: 800
morning and 1,4l9 evening papers.
@. Are there any differences in
the physical and mental qualifica-
tionS for joining the Army, Navy
and Marine Corps which would help
me to decide in which service to
enlist?-J. A. o.
A. The physical and mental quail
/ flcations are more or less the same
for all branches of the armed SER
vices, and the decision as to which
branch you enlist in should depend
on the type of service you want.
Recruiting offices are maintained by
the various services and you should
apply to them for information to
help you make your decision.
@. How does the Navy care for
its ships which have been placed on
an inactive status?-F. L. M.
A. Such vessels are berthed In
navy yards and other anchorages,
are scientifically treated against de-
cay, and are tended by reduced care
taker crews. All superstructures
are weather -proofed. BY means of
decentralization these ships may
be kept in good condition for 20
years or longer, and in case Of emer-
gency can be put to sea within 10
days.
@. Must war veteran comply
with price ceiling regulations if he
goes into the manufacturing busi-
ness?-W. B. B.
A. The Office of Price Administra-
ton says that veteran must COM
ply with ceiling price regulations on
goods he manufactures.
c. Are the men who join the
Coast Guard entitled to a furlough
at the end of their boot training?
"A. Meg.
A. A furlough or leave Is privi-
lege and not a right and is granted
to men at the discretion of their
commanding officers. Such time is
usually granted to men after they
finish boot training if the needs of
the service permit.
@. Who received credit for invent
ing the incendiary bomb and the
demolition bomb?-J. j. P.
A. The Chemical Warfare Serv-
ice, which manufactures incendiary
bombs, states that it is impossible
to give any one person credit for in
venting the incendiary bomb since
it was developed by many people
and many research groups. The
demolition bomb definitely was a
development of World War I. 1t
still was known as demolition bomb
in the early part of World War II
but later the name was changed to
GP general purpose) bomb. This
was an ordnance project in which
no one person received credit, and it
would be difficult to say whose was
| the originating idea
Evening star., 1946-04-12

Knowing a n d
loving him they
also knew that
he understood
and loved them.
He was their
leader as well as
t h ir friend.
With a courage
that approached
audacity, never
faint of heart
or negligent of
moral principle
he ignored a
grave physical
i n f ir m ity to
n,l,ioh r,oru on
Evening star., 1946-04-12
|Harold L. Ickes
Man to Man
Commentator Urges Nation to Listen
Again to Roosevelt's Words on the Future

ago today the world stood still long
was silent The President dead great had become
shining beacon in history For those close him
how the could shine the
so great calamity.
There be doubt of the affection and high
which Mr. Roosevelt held by the people They elected him
reelected him and then elected him again again
Evening star., 1946-04-12
McLemore-
Coils for Teachers
In luke Box Art
Bp Henry McLemore

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.-If
didn't have good job that was
earning me a cool six or seven mil
lion a year, I would become a music