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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-02
A Thought tor Today
Snow Deserves Election

Agreeing with Senator McMahons desire that people voe the principles and issues of this campaign next Tuesday we also want to point out the need for comparing the personal assets of rival candidates No statement o high principle cataog of solemn pledges carries meaning unless the men entrusted with execution of those principles and pledges stand up under examination.
 In it's choice of governor the electorate of the state sSoo @ SaTe ona hUr bs uns nnSc fare during the next two years What do the people de- mand of their governor?
 We'll first of an that he be honest. Both Lt-Gov Snow whose scrupulous honesty is readily admitted by mem bers of both parties and candidate McConaughy seem to pass this test readily enough.
 The people of the state expect their to be sim cere and candid be intellectually honest we'll honest in the generally accepted of that word Here again however doesn't come off too we'll compared with this measuring stick when recalls his ofasserted desire prior the party conventions that he be allowed to vote for Joe Talbot for governor Not only did the late Summer wther that desire but served we'll to bring into full flower opportunistic ambition McConaughys own part which booed under the stimulation of the Baldwin blessing. Score one demerit against McConaughy.
 The people of Connecticut expect their to have detailed knowledge of the states problems. LGov Snow has spent the last two years Hartford wrestling with those problems Mr. McConaughy has spent most of the last years away from Hartford away from Connecticut even however has done little to famarze him with the needs of the folks back home Snow knows Connectcut score one point for him on this test.
 The voters of the state expect liberal and independent approach solution of their problems LGov. Shows liberalism is admitted and criticized by the conserva- tives within the state McConaughys thinking tainted with ali the stodgy reacon which the less at tactve elements in his party here and elsewhere LGov Shows independence has been retained regardless of cumstance for he the Democratic nomination despite the attitude of his par leaders rather than because of it. Yet they have readily rallied to his support Mr. McCon- aughy, the other hand, handpicked at onenan show by Governor Baldwin the party boss Significantly he has failed to win nominal support from the forces of his principal convention opponent Congressman Joe Talbot
 On the basis of this comparison it becomes rather obvious that ghtthnkng progressves eector- will well add their votes to those cast for the in cumbent eutenangovernor at next Tuesdays election and thus help the selection of the better of the two candidates who seek to head the states government.
 On the strength of his service Acknowledgements Wber has earned promotion On the strength of his qualifications he deserves election governor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-02
Views of the Press

can stand up against the infection of high unit cost"
 He spoke of "this war-born decline in efficiency" To a very large ex- tent 1t is warborn, some of the fac- tors being the enormous diSplace- ment of workers, their upgradine and their congestion of munitions centers in the rrsh to man the Arsenal of Democracy. A rigid re- gard for individual efficiency and unit labor cost was impossible and indeed, to be deprecated under the circumstances. Unfortunately, if MT Rogge, "as a similar decline was re versed after World War l." if "pri- vate industry is permitted to func- ton without too much interference and with understanding, support and encouragement from govern ment and unions." This is a polite way of expressing the essential con- ditions. No doubt what he has in mind is, in brief, a withdrawal ot Federal support for union aggres- sion and the cooperation of labol leaders in boosting production through the elimination of slow downs as we'll as strikes, of their opposition to technological improve. ment, of their demands for the em- ployment of excess labr and theil inSistence on 'featherbedding" rules The job, meanwhile, is to persuade them that such cooperation would greatly rebound to the benefit od labor in particular.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-02
CAUSE FOR ALARM"
(New York Herald-Tribune)


 The constant climb of the Arneri- can standard of living to heights never attained before in history for @ whole people has been due to the equally constant reduction of the cost ot production a unit in tremS of man-hours. Abundance has been ours because with the highest wage scales ever known and the fewest hours of work the average Amer ican worker has been able to pro- duce more per man per hour than other labor anywhere nj the world.
 So it is indeed cause for alarm" if Mir. H. H. Rogge, vice president of the Westinghouse Electric Corp oration, is right, that we are exper- fencing 6 current increase in unit labor cost. The national economy simply cannot endure the pressure for higher wage scales now gaining such strength without compensa- ton in lower production costs. AS MT. Rogge has just told the Connec- ticut Manufacturers Association, No industry, no matter how strong,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-02
UNHAPPY LITHUANIA
(The Catholic Transcript)

(Tne Cathollc transcript
 The appeal of the Lithuanian American Catholic Congress to Sec retary of State James F. Byrnes, urging that Soviet occupying forces be immediately withdrawn from Lithuania will probably not have much practical effect. Lithuania and the other red-dominated re- publics on the Baltic will remain occupied. Of course the Soviet moutn-pieces do not call their rule of the unhappy little country, whose traditions and language are among the oldest in Europe, by the harsh name of occupation. The Lithu- anians, like their neighbors in Lat via and Esthonia, under the prod- ding persuasion of Russian guns and hayonetS, are cooperating" Rus sian guns and bayonets are very persuasive.
 Still it is 8 good thing that our people should be reminded that all is not peace and satisfaction among the Lithuanians behind the iron curtain, nor, indeed, among their brethren of Latvia and Esthonia. The refugees who sailed across the ocean from Esthonia did not do so in order to get away from the peace, prosperity and happiness of their Soviet ruled country. Perhaps there is peace in Esthonia, and Lat via and Lithuania. But it is the peace of desolation and it does not carry with it either prosperity or happiness, Lithuania and her neighbors are in the grip of tyran- ny They are silent because they are gagged by the hard hands of the tyrant, who is Soviet Russia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-02
Our Probate Court

Probate Court is of singular difference in position function and importance to the other courts of Judicial system Its singuarity is supermposed upon it's most inn mediate responsibility dealing with the material tangbles that remain among grief cloang the death of loved 
 The successful adjudication of such responsibilities de- mands respect for sensibties discriminatory sympathy
 simplicity of wisdom understanding of human nature in it's complexities Yet these but componens of the core from which stems the successful and satisfying dis pensaton of justice within Probate Court for what is most important is experience!
 Judge Patrick Healey, incumbent Probate Judge and candidate of the Democratic Party for reelection for the
 fifth time is of experience His the experience not only of eight years Probate Judge but of
 successful and tried lawyer member of the National and State Bar Associations chairman of the Connecticut Probate Division of the Association and past officer of of its important committees. former State Representa- tive his is wide and broadened background Father of family that includes two who served well in World War H. chairman of Red Cross member of the Board of Directors of the Salvation Army and associate member of many other committees his experience encompasses many of the phases of humanity.
 He is qualified serve Judge His record has proven that He has brought dignity to the Court by tanscendng parsanshp and extending first considerations to the be- reaved As the with other courts of this higher category does not practicable and wise to seek to from office for political gain whose abilities match the demands of the position We recommend the retention in office of Probate Judge Patrick Healey
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-02
by Peter EdSOn

the cream of the U. s. passenger liner service
 Even they don't offer any de luxe services The cabins are more like dormitories On the troop decks the hunks have been taken out and beds have been installed, but men are kept in compartments at one end of the ship, women at the other The food is served cafeteria style
 The Second War Powers act expires March 31 and if 1t is not renewed by Congress, these ships will no longer be able to carry passengers and will go into regular commercial and tourist passenger service.
 By next Spring however, 1t is hoped that the IS passenger ships in the process of completion or conversion will be ready for business Fourteen of them will be for the Caribbean and South American trade four for the Pacific. The Office of War Mobil- sructon of passenger ships this seems to be the total prospect for the next year or so
 When Americans want to go abroad, they'll have to rely on the airplane, go by foregn-flag ship or rely on American-flag cargo ships, which have maximum passenger-carrying capacity of 12 persons Coast Guard regulations limit the freighters to this number, unless they carry extra in the stew ards department. Women and children are usually barred from such vessels unless a ships doctor is signed on.
 There are about 1,60O of these cargo vessels in service now Half operated by the Maritime Com mission half under charter to private owners Nearly 1900 have been laid up in the fleet and ap- proxmately as many more have been sold The re-. maning 300 ships in the Maritime Commission fleet are awaiting assignment, undergoing repair or on miscellaneous service.
 It is the terrible shortage of passenger ships which is making impossible to handle the repatri- ation Of American refugees in Europe and to start the commercial and tourist trade going again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-02
Test

WASHINGTON Nov. 2-We talk a lot about our democracy and about strengthening and preserving it.
 around the world facing their most severe tests To meet this will require the close and continual in terest of all of us not just but citizens at large Democracy operates every day But SO many of us seem too busy to pay much attention to it. day by day, much as we should at least to the extent of keeping ourselves informed and alert
 But there is one day in almost every year when everybody old enough to vote practice democracy That is election day. It is then that democracy has its opportunity to take look at itself review iself reorganize and renew itself
 Such an opportunity will be held again next Tuesday in the congressional elections. as well as local elections.
 This election, the first since the war, is most important.
 still is the appalling ignorance among so many people of what this election is about who is being elected for what
 Some confusion about issues might be expected The politicians seemed determined to confound us norance about primary facts what officials to be chosen and who are the candidates, just plain grade-school civics.
 It shows up in many areas
 For example when was on the Pacific Coast re- gently California editor told me the often amazing answers to questions in poll by his newspaper on simple election facts.
 Another California newspaper started political feature asking readers to send in questions they would like to ask candidates. In a week the newspaper ceived less than 90. but in the same week it was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-02
Travel Ship Shortage

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2-(NEA)-The great, sea- going Sized irony of the present messedu maritime situation is that the United Statesthe number one maritime power of the world--has only 20 passenger liners in operation.
 In l940 American shipping companies had com verted into troop-carriers Fify-four of them were lost in action, scrapped or sold.
 Of the remaining 100 which were afloat year ago, 59 were 20 years old and may not be worth reconvertng Of the 4l less than 20 years old only one has been reconverted It's the America largest liner ever built in this country She's ready for her re- converted maiden voyage but was tied up by the recently ended maritime strike.
 The only liners not tied up were the Matsonia, cleared for emergency food-carrying to Hawaii and the Vulcania, which had an Italian crew But when the vulcania gets back from Italy, she will be given back to her former Italian owners and the U. S. passenger-ship fleet will be cut that much further
 When the first maritime strike hit last summer passenger carrying ships flying the U. S. flag lined up like this:
 Six ships on the Atlantic four on runs to the America, one each to Hawaii, Puerto Rico Bermuda
 At the end of the the U. s. Maritime Com mission fleet numbered nearly 5000 ships of all types Nearly 800 were troop transports with the capacity to move half million men at time.
 But troop transports stack their passengers in tiers, four or six hunks to the tier and the life won't permit ships to carry civilian passengers ur- less there is on lfeboat seat per passenger.
 Under the Second War Powers act the Presi- dent has been able to set these regulations aside Two pre-war passenger liners the Manhattan and the Ericsson, plus troop transports were par tially reconverted to bring back war brides and American war refugees These nine ships are today
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-02
Time Limit for Peace

Viscount Rothermere the London newspaper publisher, doesn't feel that there's going be far for 20 25 yeas he told New York reporters after his arrival aboard the Queen Elizabeth on a business trip.
 Perhaps the publisher meant his observation to be f0ring But hope that his countrymen who arrived the Queen Elizabeth United Nations business have set their sights little higher Likewise their aspirations and their hearts
 Their assignment, and that of their UN colleagues is to draw up artight lease permitting mankind to occupy peaceful world permanently and peSpeuay We're afraid that mankind has disposition to sign agreement for any shorter period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-02
by ThOnlaS Stokes

swamped with some 1000 entries in Lena-the- -Hyena cartoon contest
 Maybe we'd better elect Lena and call it day.
 Yet California is regarded as one of the more literae states at least likes to regard herself so.
 A recent poll by the Philadelphia Evening Bulle- tin disclosed that four out of five persons didn't know the names of candidates for major offices and seven out of ten didn't know what offices were to be filled.
 Benjamin Franklin and the rest of the founding fathers must be whirling in their graves
 All this is discOuraging for in recent years the voters in some of states had shown considerable discrimination evidenced by the splitting of tickets This reflected an honest effort to choose the best The pity of the ignorance revealed thk year is in the type of election this is turning oU4 to be. It seems to be protest growing out of all sorts of dscontents Consequently there is likely to be mostly straight party voting that will not take proper acc count of men, in both parties, who have demonstrated ability in public service.
 These off-year elections of Congress always att tract less interest than Presidential elections when there is also congressional election That is unfor tunate. We this year electing entire House of Representatives for two years tha: may be critical years, and we are choosing third of the Senate to serve for six years.
 As usual there will be lots of people who stay away from the polls and surrender their rights of citizenship And in the next few months, when the new Congress is at work you be sure that these "our blankety- blank Congressman or Senator" or that blankety-bank Congress" right they assume rather than earn.
 And these same people, too will feel a nsg thrill and applaud loudly next July when some orator boasts about our democracy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-02
MAKE IT BRIEF
Boston Post)


 The season of the after-dinner speaker is near at hand, and after a lapse during the war years, some of the long-winded and monotonous speakers, expecting some bids this winter, are loosening up their vocal cords. They might pause, however, and take heed of the hints being handed out to the diplomats at the United Nations sessions. The Secre- tariat has compiled a Handy Guide for the delegates, and in 1t he stressed the necessity of being brief in their speeches. Too often an after dinner speaker is carried away with his own words, when what he has to say could oe very much shortened, so that those attending the dinner could honestly say they spent a very enjoyable evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-02

Parliament requires a European war to force it to do anything. Take, for instance, summer (day- light saving) time. It is a very simple thing, but it took European war to make Parliament introduce it.
 George Bernard Shaw.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-02
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
Saccharin

Please inform me whether it is harmful for an adult, who is not diabetic, to use an average of one grain of saccharin a day for sweet ening tea or coffee? (J.H.M) Answer-Up to five grains of sac- eharin a day is harmless for any, body.
 Cooked Egg
 Please inform me whether cooked egg or raw egg is more digestible.
 (HS.) Answer--Cooked. Part of raw egg alhumen or white Is not readily as- simulated, cooking makes 1t more assimilable. However, this is of minor significance. Eggs raw or cooked as you prefer aGe most di- gesttble for you
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-03-16

teresting. The main feature of the
afternoon was the discussion of
ways and means of the society
raising correctional funds by the
closing of Campbell College. The
plan accepted was suggested by the
president. Mrs. l.. T. Dotson. All of
the ladies were eager and ready
to get started on the program that
will end Wednesday night, April
oath at Pearl ST. Church. You will
read more about this program at a
later date.
The hostess served a delicious
luncheon at the close of the meeting.
The following ladies were present:
Mesdames L. T. Dotson, Susie Hair,
V. L. Scott, Addie Lewis, Tennie
Garrett, Hattye Heard, Allie Gar
rett, Mary Gross, Ora Brooks, Annie
Scott Elsie Everage, Selena But
lerh Adine Harper, Delcenia Spen-
Ger, Slower, Jonas Waites, Miss
Doris Heard and little Miss Gwen?
doyyne Jackson. All reported a very
pleasant afternoon. Mrs. L. T. Dot
son President, Mrs. Emma Cotton,
Secretary, DR.. B. j. Nolan Pastor.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-03-16
JACKSON SOCIAL NEWS
Rv SARAH McNEAMER HARVEY
IOTAS MEET WITH MISS PAL

IOTAS MEET WITH MISS PAL
MER
The home of Miss Hattie Palmer,
2O2 Clifton Street was the scene
OF very interesting meeting of
Alpha Pi Chapter, Iota Phi Lambda
Sorority on last Saturday evening
During the business session, pre-
sided over by Soror Elizabeth
Buchanan, plans were discussed for
the Sorority's observance of "Busi-
ness On Parade" week during the
month of April. During the social
hour, tasty and attractively ar
ranged plate luncheon was served
by Miss Palmer with the assistance
of her sister Miss Emma Palmer
All members are especially urged
to be present at the call meeting
in the home of Mrs. Celestia Cham
bliss on Sunday afternoon at 5
The next regular meeting will be
in the home of Mrs. Sarah NJ Har-
vey.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-03-16
TEXANNE AUTREY HAYES
COMPLIMENTED

The lovely home of the Carsie
Halls on East Church Street was
the scene of a pretty bridal party,
when Mrs. Doris Tharp Hall Com
plimented a friend and former CO.
worker, Mrs. TeXanne Aubrey
Hayes, teacher of History at Lanier
High School whose marriage was
announced recently by her parents
to Mr. John Hayes, Jr.
The home was beautifully decora-
ted with a profusion of spring flow
ers. In the living room, the table,
covered with a handsome cut-work
cloth, was centered with a silver
bowl filled with a variety of spring
blossoms in snowy bridal white.
The guests were entertained with
amusing bridal games. Winners of
the games were: Honeymoon Horo-
scopes, Mrs. A. M. Hall, prize red
satin match boxes; Matrimonial
Mix-ups, Mrs. E. w. Banks, prize,
Connubial Consequences, Mrs. Dor
sey Griffin, pale blue writing fold
er; Helpful Advice, Mrs. Charles H.
Wilson, pale pink writing folder;
Words, Mrs. Lawrence Jones, white
writing folder.
Dainty pink and white ice cream
and cakes in the same colors were
served. The honoree's gift was a
pair of pillow cases and sheets.
Others sharing the delightful at
fair were, Misses Mary MCGEE,
Elizabeth Walker, Albertine Hop
kins, Lille Belle Walker, Catherine
Tharp, Mesdames Blanche Cade
Brown, Willie Lewis Johnson,
Gladys Noel Bates, Matte Bailey,
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-03-16

= 80 t4 ~ ~ tr = q ' !
Archie Survey, Mesdames Susie
Summers, Blanche Griffin, Magno-
liza Turner, Estella Thomas and Miss
Henrene Wolfe.
A tasty menu consisting of fried
chicken, creamed potatoes, olives,
stuffed eggs and various mixed
drinks were served This menu was
prepared by Mrs. Ida Lee Blake
The Just Twelve Art Club was
given the honor of celebrating their
best anniversary in the history of
the club.
Officers
Mrs. Myrtle Morrison, Pres. Mrs.
Blanche Griffin, Vice Pres, Mrs.
Mary Thomas, Secretary, Mrs.
Maude Skinner, Asst. Secty. Mrs.
Susie Summers, Treasurer, Mrs. c.
B. Otis, Art Instructor.
Other members include: Mrs.
Sarah Davis, Mrs c. l.. Survey,
Mrs. w. 0. Blalock, Mrs. Agnes
Allen, Mrs. Irene Davis, Mrs. Ida
Lee Blake.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-03-16

Tau Sigma Chapter, Sigma Gamma
Rho Sorority, Jackson, Mississippi
and Soror Alvin Brown, Alpha
Omicron chapter, Sigma Gamma
Rho Sorority, Lemoye College,
College, Memphis, Tenn. One of the
greatest surprises to the campus
was the first public appearance of
the club on Wednesday, March 6,
in an introduction program. Pledges
are as follows: Annie Mae Harvey,
Rachel Golden, Zelena Armstrong,
Birta Mae Bickham, Catherine An
derson, Annie Taylor, Wilmetta
Johnson, Dezzie Price, Clean Knox,
Hazel Watson, Gladys Trass, Ruth
Bolden, Susie Purnell, Ellen Car
tell.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-03-16


Miss Ethel Cummings, 524 Martin.
Mr.. Ernest Brooks, Houston, Tex,
Miss Mary Ellen Jones, 168 E..
George.
Mr.. Jim Solomon Chaffin, Poca-
hontas, Miss Ada Mae Brown, Flora.
Mr.. George Corley, Florida, Miss
Ethel Mae Johnson, 800 N. Roach.
Mr.. Horace Phillip, 1903 Topp ST.,
Miss Ethel Sheriff, RI 6, Jackson.
Mr.. Tommie Lee Donel, 154 Sid
way, Miss Shirley Mae Hill, LOG
Adeal.
Mr.. John w. Mcdowell, 618 Rose,
Miss Mary F. Carr, 1913 Topp.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1946-03-16

brief on some of the activities the
club anticipates doing for the year.
Remarks" by Mr.. M. Morrison,
Mesdames Wolfe, Turner and Tho
mas.
Each member then displayed
their work for the month of Feb
ruary which was the making of
hats. These being of various styles,
colors and designs.
Those sharing the pleasure of the
occasion were Mr.. and Mrs. Alex
Blake, Mr.. and Mrs. Mynard Morri-
son, Mr. and Mrs. .Olea Davis, Mr..
and Mrs. Charlie Thomas, Mr.. and
Mrs. B. T. Wolfe, Mr.. and MIS-.