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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-16
War Via North Pole
By Peter EdSon

long-range airplane, the shortest lntercontnenGal distance in the northern hemisphere has become une great circle routes across the Arctic.
 Berlin is 800 miles closer to Chicago by way of Greenland than it is east to west Tokyo IS 2iUO miles closer by way of Alaska than by way of Hawai- Such facts point logically to the north polar regions as the battle grounds for any future wars
 Taking these facts into consideration will throw some light on number of recent events
 It explains the Navy's recent maneuvers with the carrier Midway, off the coast of Greenland. " Canadian expedition into the far north to test eqp ment and plane-to-ground iaSon.
 It explains the concern of Soviet Russia over the presence of U S. troops in Iceland. It explains why Soviet Russia was so anxious to get U. s. weather observation stations out of eastern Siberia 1t eh phasizes how important Alaska has become 10 the United States The far north has become Americas new air defense frontier.
 Major Kenneth Gantz of the Army Air Forces headquarters staff, writing special article m AIT Force" official Army publication points out the re- qurements of this defense. He assumes that any at- tack upon the United States will be an atomic pomp air attack across the polar areas M
 Tho basic requirements for a defense cf this new frontier are three First an early-waFning system worldwide range.
 Secondary defense will be interceptor weapons. For the time being, says Major danz, these VIII pc aircraft closing the action at extreme speeds against targets prefsetermined by the warning system.
 The real force Of the defensive, however ap- alyzed as a strong -0ftensive-lmmedate fe- taation against the aggressors bases to reduee ana choke off the waves of attack at their source and de- stFoy tho enemys potential to make war
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-16
The Die-Hard

Whenever he pops up in the which is frequently James c. Petrilo has way of inviting comment. The in vtaon hard to resist for the boss of Americas organized musicians is coorfu and intriguing personality whatever other opinion may have of him.
 Perhaps MT. Perios most fascinating characteristic s his dehard opposition to the Industrial Revolution The rest of the world in long but Mr. Petro fights So far he has done pretty we'll in defiance of such thority has been put in his wayBu doubt that he win in the long for that must be clear Ito him to anyone else.
 Mr. Petro obviously feels that anyone who joins his union is entitled to job That is praiseworthy sentiment, but you just can't the art of music today pecework basis Music is highly competitive profession. The buy ing public is discriminating It wants the best it get for it's money, which brisk demand for the best sooiss and orchesra and few bidders for the inferior formers.
 Formerly MT. Petrio tried to force all sorts of mu- scans good and bad upon the public But he ask ing larger studio orchestras in the movie industry with $2OOaweek scale for 10 hours work because of his union officials put it. the 200O musicians in Hollywood studios have displaced 100000 musicians throughout the world"
 That is sad. but it is inevitable. And MT. Petrilos efforts to get 100 per cent increase for the 2000 who have displaced the 100000 won't remedy the situation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-16
In Today's Mail

I who at some time or other had worked in drugstore in a menial, or at best non-professional capacity. Passage of this measure would also seen the mushrooming of pharmacy diploma mills such as another state experienced which was unfortunate enough to pass such measure. It would also have seen a great in- crease in correspondence schools in pharmacy like the one in Massa- chusetts which was recently criti- cized by the federal government.
 "YeS, If this measure had passed there would have been 'pharma- cists galore and no place in the profession for the G. l, Joe who had to leave the state in defense of his country. Where l ask, with results like this certain, is there any protection for the c. Is in such bill as Blanc advocated for five long months.
 At the hearings on the bill, Blanc and other advocates, not once mentioned that 1t was being proposed to protect, help and abet the men then in service. On the contrary, the argument was that the war had siphoned off too many druggists and that this type of legislation was needed to provide pharmacists to take the place of those in service. That would have been fine protection for the G. I. fighting for his country. Further, at no place in this bill in anyone of the many forms 1t took was there ever any mention of the eX-sold- fer, veteran, or man in service. eith- CT, directly or by implication.
 T will match my concern for the eX-servlcemen with MT. Blanc or anybody else in this state. l will, If decide to stand for reelection and renominatlon, be for any mea- sure that gives the eX-serviceman break and particularly the ones interested In pharmacy, or eXper- fenced in this profession I will not, however, be for anything that un- der the guiSe Of aiding the returned c. l., actually opens up the hon. orable profession of pharmacy to any and all corners, situation most detrimental to the G. I. and to the general public.
 "In conclusion I think Mir. Blanc has by his recent utterances made his position perfectly clear. He is Childishly trying to build the groundwork for another attempt to bring this same bill back to the next General Assembly, but this time for different reason. To do this, he feels he must smear me along with the newspaprs, doctors, civic groups and other honorable people who fought this measure solely out of cncern for the rights of those in service and the general public. The servcieman and the public, I am certain, will again see through MT. Blanc and his scheme as easily as I do."
 Sincerely yours,
 VINCENT GIAMPIETRO
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-16
Dr. Edward J. Jackson

During the twentyhree years that he practiced med- cine in Waterbury Dr. Edward J. Jackson was highly esteemed by the profession and his fellow citizens Special izng first nose and throat ailments he advanced in this branch of the profession later in diseases o the eye
 Dr. Jackson gave unstintingly of his time. He a man of great but enjoyed wide acquaintance ln Waterbury and Mddlebury where he made his home.
 During the past few years with the added strain on their time and he like many other doctors felt the pressure of years with the shortage of Though in poor health for time Dr. Jackson one idea was to return to his practice few weeks he was planning this when he succumbed to final illness.
 His passing is an occasion of regret in the community where he pracced faithfully and atterly under the handicap of i'll health.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-16

cent news and combining them with piecemeal an- nouncements that have been made by military au- thorities it is possible to get clear conception Of where trouble may come from in the future
 This is not war-mongering in any respect. It IS merely something which every American should have some understanding.
 It must begin with the understanding that the United States is primarily defensive nation It has no aggressive designs on any other country. It IS. however, a fundamental principle of U. s. foreign policy. to defend the United States shores against foreign invasion Tn other words to fight wars forced upon the United States on the aggressors battle fields thus helping to preserve the safety Of people living in this country.
 10 this century, the Of great wars has been from east to west. west to east Germany against France Germany against Russia, Japan against Rus. sIa Japan against China, the Unite staiesdefensve- ly-against Germany and Japan.
 Tosy this east to west and west to east a the long way around the world. WiA the advent of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-16
A Thought For Today
Play Ball!

This year more than any those two words when echoed ovar the various diamonds today in the American and Ma tiona leagues will carry with them thrill to the baseball fans that has been felt in four or five years Wny Because they going to play ball. the greatest oaseo e country has witnessed in years
 True with many of the countrys best players in some classification of the armed services the past four or Ve years he fans did not suffer much that account Although most every team materially weakened to some extent some more than others Yet those that remained at home managed under the general curaiment ot outstanding play CTS to give the public presentable ball playing. ,
 But this year there is a-out feeling in the air that the fans are going the best ball games they have wit messed in decade It may not to expectations but if Spring practice and exhibition can be used as any gauge this year going to witness the revival of baseball So two three strikes you're out at the oo pal game!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-16

It suggests that Congress might well get busy 10 carry through the changes proposed in the recent renort of its own special Joint committee of which Rep. Monroney was vice cnaiiman, and Senator La- Toilette (R, Wis), chairman.
 All Congress is asked to do IS something ,S iSf itself though at the same time 1t will serve the pup
 c No confusing political economic or social issues are involved All that really stands in the way Is personal ambition and jealousy of special privileges that the unwieldy system has perpetuated to tne detrinlent of good government. The public surely IS entitled to ask that congress brush sucn Seii'"' consideration asde
 The first test of sincerity of Congress will come in the Senate There Senator LaFollette nas lH@o d,ced resolution which would put in cnarge ol the reform program committee made up oi the Senate members of the pint committee. ,,.,,-
 Such a committee would be composed or me!n- hare thorounhlv familiar with the problem from their wear of exhaustive investigation of It, @ ana members representing all shades of opinon Ine pis is for this committee to report single Dill coverlne all the reforms embodied in the joint comniS'ees report.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-16

frank privately agree that future intelligence regard- ing foreign nations is all-important-also that the day is looming when big land armies and battleshps may become as old-fashioned as horse cavalry.
 In the last few days however, Congress has made two moves entirely out of keeping with the trend Of modern warfare
 First, the House Appropriations Committee wiped out the State Departments appropriation for "in- telligence" in other words the unit which studies what other nations are doing, Second, the House Military Affairs Committee has voted to continue peacetme military conscription for the first time in history.
 Continuation of the draft is, of course, very debatae subject. However few people-except cer- tain Congressional moss-backs-woud deny the State Department money to carry on 'ntelligence abroad
 The amount 1t requested was only S4,15O,326, com pared with hundreds of millions spent for "nteni- gence" in wartime What some key Congressman don't seem to realize is that money spent for ntel- gence after war starts is like building hospital after smallpox epidemic Is in full swing Like mod vaccination 1t is intelligence before war StartS which really counts
 Note-A lot of people are wondering what's hap pened to Democratic Representative Louis Rabaut of Crosse Point Park Michigan, hitherto considered an able Congressman. He is the subcommittee chair man who insisted on cutting the heart out of the State Department Appropriation Bill.
 The Golfers awards for distinguished service in Congress to COP Senator Arthur Vandenberg of Michigan and Democratic Representative Mike Mon- roney of Oklahoma met with wide approval in the Capitol. Vandenberg recognized for his efforts in United Nations affairs and Monroney for outstand ing service as legislator
 Several chuckles were sandwiched between the kudos as President Truman made the presentations at the White House, especially when he handed Van denberg his silver plaque Thanking the President for getting out of my way Vandenberg added;
 Lucky for me you aren't still in Congress Harry. wouldn't have made 1t If you hadn't moved to the White House"
 President Truman reaffrmed to members of the House Committee on the Minimum Wage Bill last week that he will not hesitate moment about veto. ing the Bill if 1t him with the infiatonary Pace Amendment tackled on 1t.
 Legislation by rider Is darned bad public policy he told Representatives George Outland Of California Frank Hook of Michigan and Andy Bemer of Wis consin,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-16

heSentS attempt 10 biame h1m
 For Failure of Returned Sold
 fer to Get Registered
 Pharmacists License
 Hartford, Conn.
 April l2, l94G
 Editor of The Democrat:
 Recently Felix Blanc. executive secretary of the Connecticut Phar- macy Commission, publicly at tempted to blame me for the fail ure of a returned soldier to get registered pharmacists license. This he attributed 10 my position of the now infamous bill to lower the standards of the pharmacy profess sion that every porter, soda jerker and other kind of non-profeSsional help that had ever worked in drugstore would be eligible to take the examination for licensed phar- macist.
 "The current position of MT Blanc is his attempted smear of my personal good name and my political good name is unique and amazing.
 Since the General Assembly ad- journed last year I have given no thought to the possibility Of my standing for renominatlon and re- election. However, I cannot and would not let this false, malicious libel to stand unchallenged.
 "At the outset I am amazed that paid. fulltime employe of the State of Connecticut is permitted by his board and by the personal department to engage in political activity contrary to the rules of the merit system As I understand his job he has the duty of enforce Ing the rules and regulations affect ing pharmacists and pharmacies and of carrying out the policies of his board. Nowhere do his duties include public, political attacks on an elected officer of the state.
 The last session of the General Assembly had before 1t bill which would permit practically anybody who had ever worked In a drugstore to take the examination for reg istered pharmacist. This proved to be one of the most controversial measures of the session and was only defeated in the senate after the press Of Connecticut had con- demned 1t editorially and after medical associations, nurses, civic groups and others including a ma jority of the. local druggist groups in Connecticut had vigorously op- posed 1t. The opposition was based on the fact that this measure would let down the bars and lower the standards of an honorable profess sion which hitherto had been con- stantly improving itself.
 Had this measure passed, as MT Blanc advocated, the returning serviceman interested in pharmacy would have found the profession of pharmacy greatly overcrowded by a bunch of Tom, Dick and Harys
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-16
Hey, Diogenes, Here It Is!

The "honest man" Dogenes his lantern looking for has finally been unearthed-n Washington of all places Or didn't you notice that Secretary the Treasury Fred M Vinson told the House Banking Committee the other day that federal taxes must remain high though spending has been reduced to onehird it's wartime peak?
 We don't recall what reward if any, Diogenes had in mind for the gentleman of integrity he hoped to nd But suggest for Mr. Vinson the Order of the rae Taxpayer af better yet, the Medal of the Terrified Politician
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-16

recognized especially his con- scientiouS work for reorganization of Congress to make 1t more ef- ficient and responsive to the pub lie. The award, on this and other grounds, was well deserved, as was that to Senator vandenberg (R., Mich).
 The tact that a National magazine recognized the import ance of reform of Congress is an- other evidence of the public in- terest already manifest through oti,ar avani.eS of pliblic opinion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-16

Congress haS Ut6H HU WOtN wv since last fall-trying to find out why the United States Army and Navy weren't ready for what hap pened Dec. 2, 1941.
 With that horrible example still fresh in mind. it should take no great intellect to deduce that plans must be in the making now to protect this country against any sneak attack. What those detailed plans may be is properly the bus mess of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Put adding iln stray items of re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-16
The Firing Line
 By D. N. T.
BEGGARs WOULD RIDE

Oh to be in England Now that April's there Or Rome, Or Nome,
 Or France, By chance, On almost anywhere, Oh to be in Georgia, Or other places queer, In Afric kraal, Or Col. or Cal. In Amsterdam, or Birmingham, Now that Aprils here,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-16

The American Chemical Society announces development of Q new yeast acid designed to promote longer and healthier lives, Therell be mad scramble to see who can be first to use 1t among the Clgaret manufacturer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-16

oLEVuIN W4WWyo hSVP III AIIA1IN'
 In fact, the probable warfare of the future will consist of smug- gAng 20 suitcases with 20 atomic bombs into 20 key cities of the U.S.A. Then the enemy would notify Washington that unless 1t yielded on certain points by such and such a deadline, these 20 cities would be blown to bits.
 Both the Army and Navy necessarily have studied this pos sibility most carefully. That is a-a~a. ....- ...f.- aaN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-16

Mayor ODwyers invitation for the United Nations General Assem- bly, to meet on the old Worlds Fair site at Flushing Meadows, N, Y" has been accepted. It seems a far cry back to yesterdays World of tomorrow, doesn't 1t?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-16

Congress Is reminded again of a duty 1t owes to itself in one of the two awards for distinguished Congressional service by Golfers magazine
 The award to Rep Mike Monroney O., Ok0
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-16

Secretary of Labor Schwellenbach is confidene that he can get John L. Lewis to resume negotiations on the contract with the bituminous coal mine operators. When John starts playing hard to get, he isn't exactly like butter
 Van Johnson recently underwent an operation out in Hollywood. The bobby -sOcked daughter of a friend of ours is beginning to wheedle her old man for an in- crease In her allowance; she heard thcV were going to auction off the stitches.
 Frankie Sinatra will receive $25,- 900 for a one-week appearanc at the Chicago 'Theater. new high in Windy City amusement history, FranEie's scale really starts with dough,
 You need to put air In the new butyl synthetic inner tubes only two or three times year, That will make little difference to the aver age motorist who is accustomed to super-service at the gas station; what he wants Is relief when he has a flat on the road-something like imitation thorugh Q valve that gasps and does the trick.
 MT Truman gave the Navy what ho for lobbying against the pro- posed merger of the armed forces, Said the admirols were not justi- fled in opposing unification after he had indorsed 1t and set the policy. And who does he think he is? A columnistp
 OPA has approved an increase in the retail prices of General Mo- tors cars. There still Is some doubt about who were the winners ina the GM strike, but now there isn't the shadow of 8 shadow of a doubt about who the losers were.
 Vale Petition Asks Action to Send Food'-headline. Whats MT. Hoover doing jaunting around Eu- rope with New Haven in a situation like that?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-16
Merry-GO-ROund

WASHINGTON, April 1e-It is no secret that what worries the War Plans Divisions of the Army and Navy is the fact that future atomic bombs can be smuggled into the United states in suitcases. This is a known possibility that the American public
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-16

WASHINGTON, April 16-(NEA)-Even though there may never be another world war; 1t is the oo of any army and navy to be prepared Tor one That is wlvy a Pearl Harbor Investigating Comnlttee III
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-16
Waterbury Of the Past
25 Years Ago

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Wa terbury Droy Goods Company-Bos- ton Silk Store-Miss Curley'S Shop Ziglatzki-Mark's - Curran Dry Goods Company.
 The Brasscos left the city to play the Newark, N. J., team of the In- ternational League.
 15 Years Ago
 Brand new Fords sold for s6sO F. O. B. Detroit.
 The Board of Police Commission CTS voted to install spot lights and sirens in all police squad cars.
 s Years Ago
 Twenty local men left the city for the Hartford induction center. Trafic on Grand Street was Blocked for several hours as 8 car burned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-16
6 Years Ago

Twenty local men left the city for the Hartford induction center.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-08-17
Downtown A.C.
 Has Fine Card
SOARES DECISIONS LEE By Al Potter

Eddie "Nonny' Soares, Provi- dence, won a unanimous decision over Curtis Lee, U. s. Army, in one of the Arcadia's eight-rounders last Wednesday night on a card that saw all local boxers win honors as many loyal supporters yelled and hooted their approval.
 Soares, weighing 153, conceded nine valuable pounds to his taller opponent, who himself, was a pretty fair boxer, and who scored with left and right hooks in the early rounds, but better physical condition told the tale, and the local boxer took the best the soldier had to offer and delivered punish ing blows to the body to have Lee tired and hanging. on by the fifth round. Soares, evidently in fine condition, seemed to get faster as the bout progressed, and kept the heavier fighter in trouble most of the time.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-08-17
Monarchs Take BllsElwiicks go

Brooklyn, Aug. The Kansas City Monarchs, who this season won the first half of the Negro American Leaguc, took over the Bushwicks in last Wednesday mite game at Dexter Park before 7,1OO fans by a score of 80. Satchell Paige pitched the first innings for the Monarchs and Cliff Johnson the other six.
 Paige did not allow the Bush wicks a hit in the three innings that he worked. He famed four and walked four, but in the third inning with the bases full of Bushwicks, due to two walks and hit batsman, Toney Cuccinello hit one on the nose that looked good for extra bases but left fielder John Scott caught the ball and saved the game for Paige.
 Johnson, who took Paige's place on the mound in the 4th, held the Bushwicks to six hits. Johnson now has shut out the Bushwicks for fifteen innings, six last Wednesday night and nine in the last game.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-08-17
Violent Ray To
 Box Sayold

BROOKLYN, N. Y. - Elmer (Violent) Ray will meet Lee Savold of Paterson, N. J., in a 1O-round heavyweight bout on Aug. 18th, Promoter Bill Johnston told a group of newsmen here this week.
 'Violent" has proven the biggest sensation in the heavyweight divi- sion since Joe Louis came out of the AAU amateur class, the experts are agreed. The Jacksonville, Fla. fighter has turned in an imposing record of 45 straight wins since he left the simon pures and entered the paid categories.
 While Savold is not the most formidable opponent to face the Floridian thus far, he is by no means pushover, and early pre- dictions are that the two might go into the ring at even money.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-08-17
Charter Oak Eks Defeat All Stars

The Charter Oak Elks defeated the Keeney All Stars 8-3 behind the brilliant pitching of Governor Brown who famed 13 men and al lowed only four hits and one walk. Burgess, Eskridge and Joe Kitch- ems led the victors with three hits for four trips at bat each.
 Hutchins and Mel were the bat teries for the Charter Oak Elks, while Whity and D. Linden were the batteries for the All Stars.
 The members of this team have been selected from the Hartford Trojan Athletic Club and sponsored by the Charter Oak Elks. The team has made a great progress since the start of the season and before the season is over, we ex- pect to play the Nutmeg Elks to determine Connecticut Color d Champs of the year. It will be de- cided from three game series.