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Evening star., 1937-09-14

Tagged molecules" are providing a
new insight into the complex chemical
processes of life.
Some of the far-reaching results al
ready obtained with this new tool of
science were described in papers pre-
sented for the American Chemical So
ciety at it's Summer meeting last week.
The tags" are atoms Of heavy hydro
gen and heavy nitrogen. They are in
corporated in various foods, which are
fed to experimental animals The foods
themselves are essentially unchanged,
but the rare atoms can be detected in
almost infinitesimally minute amounts
in the body. Thus it is possible to find
out what the chemical laboratory of the
body has done with the digested ma
terial.
Perhaps the most notable work re-
ported was that of DR.. Rudolph Schoen-
heimer of Columbia University on the
progress of fats. These constitute the
fuel of life. They are essential in the
diet of all animals. All fats are COM
posed of base of glycerin, with which
are combined various so-called fatty
acids" One constituent Of the basic
glycerin is hydrogen.
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nary hydrogen is replaced by deuterium,
the double weight hydrogen first isolated
at the Bureau of Standards few years
ago. The properties of the fat itself are
not changed at all by this procedure.
The organs and cells of an animal can
not distinguish between the ordinary
and the labeled fat, and treat them both
alike.
The chemist, however, can detect one
part of heavy hydrogen in 100000 parts
of ordinary hydrogen. If 150-pound
man, for example, should drink 20 drops
of water made up with heavy hydrogen
it could be detected in his body fluids.
Similarly, if a small amount of deu-
terium- containing fat is given to an
animal, this fat may mix completely with
large quantities of normal body fats, but
the chemist does not lose track of it,
The work at Columbia revealed that
large proportion, from one-fourth to
one-half, of whatever fat is taken into
the body is stored in the fat tissues.
mostly situated between the skin and
the muscles.
Each animal species has a tendency
always to form the same kind of body
fat. Cattle fat, beef tallow, is always
different from sheep or pig fat, even if
the animals are kept on precisely the
same diet. The tagging process has re-
vealed how the animals perform this
transformation. The fatty acids present
In the diet, it is shown, are changed
into other fatty acids until the body fat
has obtained the properties typical for
the animal. Mouse fat, for example, is
especially rich in two fatty acids-oleic
and palmitic acid. 1t contains very
little OF another substance, stearic acid,
which is a constituent of many other
fats. Stearic acid was prepared with
heaVy hydrogen. The acid itself disap-
Evening star., 1937-09-14

compared to the pluralities obtained by
his brother in the past.
X X x
Massachusetts politicians continue to
be excited every time James Roosevelt
son of the President, makes move in
this State. He is reported now to be
considering the purchase of an estate in
Newbury. He already has a legal resi-
dence here. There is always lurking
suspicion that the Presidents son will
seek the Democratic nomination for
Governor. The younger Roosevelt has
quite fair for political speaking and
campaigning and gave . good account Of
himself when he came into this State
last year to campaign Tor h1s father.
Evening star., 1937-09-14

reducing diet. Another common idea is
that milk should be drunk slowly. Re-
cent Investigations tend to show that the
faster milk is swallowed, the smaller the
curd and the more easily digested We
know husky 200-pound six-footer who
has never been i'll in his life. who has
consumed milk as water for years. drink
ing it down rapidly both at and between
meals. Science finally proves what he
knew all along.
The self lf-imposed and self-sustained
reducing diet also runs the danger of
inducing a secondary aenemia, through
lack Of the proper mineral elements and
the essential vitamins, along with too
little protein.
Scientifically worked out diets provide
for such things.
knowledge of food chemistry is not
something that comes natural" to the
man in the street.
1t is something you must work at, even
in reading about it for the layman.
Those persons who attempt dieting
without even understanding that such a
thing exists are going to run the risks
enumerated and many more.
One who reduces, either with or with
out benefit of doctor, soon finds out
that he is battling the mightiest of hu-
man foesl
Old Man Habit.
Food habits are among the strongest
of all.
One who gets used to certain quantity
OF food stuffed into the stomach every
meal over a long period will find on the
very first day that his stomach protests
at the lack Of even so little as an ounce
of food
No matter how scientifically the diet
is conducted, whether it holds all the
necessary elements or not, it does not
contain the sheer quantity of provender
to which the stomach has become ac-
customed
What protest it puts up!
1t is useless to tell the stomach that
1t has the proper amount of protein,
that the mineral and vitamin require
ments OF the body have been met ac-
cordlng to Chittenden and McCollum,
IL know better" the stomach in
stantly replies "You can't fool me!
Where are those four big slices of bread
with butter on emp"
The popular theoretical basic idea of
reducing today seems to be horizontal
cut of what one has been eating, con-
suming less of the same
This Is right, however, only if one
has been eating properly before.
Few persons eat properly.
So there you are.
Hence the need of scientific advice,
to get the complicated matters of grams
of protein, calories, minerals and vita
Minis Strengthened out.
1t can't be done by rule of thumb.
1t is more on the order of a musical
composition, something to be worked
out slowly and properly.
All the time the stomach is putting up
howl for more food. 1t was Oliver
Twists stomach, of course, not just
Oliver himself who cried for "more!"
The little boy was driven to despera-
ton by his stomach. Whoever attempts
to diet will feel the same way: let him be
sure that he knows what he Is doing
before he tries it.
Evening star., 1937-09-14
THIS AND THAT
BY CHARLES E. TRACEVELL.

Since every one eats, almost every one
thinks himself able to go on a reducing
diet without help,
Fat people rush in where doctors fear
to treadl
Usually they end up by being wiser
persons before they get through, so the
experience is never wasted. perhaps.
Reducing often increases ones COM
mon sense, no matter whether success
full in its main purpose or not.
Unless one has done much reading in
such matters, it is mistake to under
take this interesting game without the
aid of medical man, doctor who has
kept strictly up to date, too
Doctors are human, after all, some OF
the finest of them all fail to take any
real interest in certain phases of their
profession. Perhaps it is not fair to ex-
pect any one person to encompass Sc
much. That is why there are specialists
Reducing without knowing what YOU
are doing commonly faces you with cer-
tain dangers, notably the under con-
sumption of protein and aenemia.
In the first flush of enthusiasm, con-
sequent on cutting down on the daily
food supply. the beginner finds out that
he seems to be able to get along without
all the food he formerly ate.
Unless he has read a great deal along
these lines. or is under the supervision
of physician who not only understands
such matters, but who is extremely
sympathetic, he will run a real danger
in cutting down his supplies indiscrimi-
nately.
There is a minimum protein require
ment of the human body, according to
weight, which cannot be lessened, diet Oh
no diet.
Just what this is no two scientists
agree.
One school of thought has advocated
some such standard as this:
One hundred and twenty grams OF
protein food per day for an average
size" person weighing $50 pounds.
Another school declares 10 grams is
sufficient
Still another school of experts feel
that 40 to so grams is enough
Pay your money and take your choice
The one thing the layman can drag
out of these diverse views is simply that
some protein is necessary Don't forget
Five glasses of milk will give about
40 grams of protein, and this whether
1t Is whole or skinned milk, since the
cream is mostly pure fat.
Dangers of too much meat and too
many eggs in the diet depend upon SO
many factors that it is not possible
even for the experts to dogmatize.
Many individuals will come to. their
own conclusions, however, and feel sure
that they feel better when they do not
eat too much of the high-protein foods.
The danger in self reducing regime
is that no consideration will be given
at all to the necessity for some food
containing protein, the nitrogenous ele-
ment without which life, as we know it,
would be impossible
X X
Most persons, when asked if milk is
fattening, will reply without hesitation,
yes" but the truth seems to be that it
is not, When we realize that most of a
glass OF milk is water, and that the
cream is the only fat element, we may
feel that milk has proper place in the
Evening star., 1937-09-14
On Interior Decorating.

Beauty, comfort, and utility are IT, =,
essentials of successful home decoration
The booklet, MODERN INTERIOR.
DECORATING, is a guide to the bes
and most artistic effects in furniShings
and decoration according to accepted
standards. 1t gives detailed suggestions
as to color schemes and the furnishing of
single rooms, apartments and houses.
Before you go about making those Fall
changes in your home order a copy of
this helpful publication. Inclose ten cents
to cover cost and handling.
Evening star., 1937-09-14

pigs is the theme; red tape the sec
ondary subject, and the utter ridicu-
lousness Of trying to apply arbitrary
limitations to an irresistible creative
force the lesson of the fable What the
author contributed was the art to render
his materials universally appealing to
thousands of people. He achieved a
memorable victory in the field of lit
erary fun. Three decades of popularity
have confirmed the original verdict of
1906.
If Mr.. Butler could not repeat his
triumph, the circumstance was not re-
markable. Shakespeare never equaled
Hamlet" Dante never duplicated "The
Divine Comedy" The hand that pro-
duced Pigs Is Pigs" brought forth Philo
Gubb, libby Jones' THAT Pup" and
Goat Feathers"-all received with
appreciation by numerous public.
Mr.. Butler himself also was a Joy
to know. Perhaps nothing he invented
was more truly attractive than his gen.
erous instinct for living helpfully and
usefully. He confessed that he could not
resist the temptation to indulge in up
lift" Politics, charities of many differ
ent kinds, the Boy Scouts, the Authors
League and various other altruistic enter
prises and organizations had his devoted
cooperation. His sunset period, like his
childhood, was spent developing his
stamp collection At the end he still
found life fascinating, and he had con-
tributed to its charm.
Evening star., 1937-09-14

ton, of course, had to be earned before
it could be obtained.
But word of explanation may be
needed by the non-academic public Phi
Beta Kappa, frankly, is aristocratic. 1t
was founded at William and Mary Col
lege in 1776, nearly a half-century in
advance of the second brotherhood of
scholars-Kappa Alpha, established at
Union College in 1925. From the Begin
ming, its doors have been closed to pre-
tenders. Only by the demonstration of
distinction of the most authentic type
can an applicant be admitted In point
of fact, candidate, however well quail
fed, must await the convenience of the
society. He cannot nominate himself.
Instead, he must be invited" to join.
Similarly, university is not permitted
to initiate its own affiliation 1t is ad-
mitted when its claims have been con-
ceded by the Phi Beta Kappa National
Council and Senate; not before A char
ter never previously has been allowed
to any District of Columbia institution.
1t has been granted to George Washing
ton University following searching
examination of its excellence in liberal
arts and sciences, particularly in the
quality of its product, faculty, curricu-
lum, library, equipment and financial
conditions" For the Nations Capital,
then, this latest proof of progress in the
school of which the Father of His Coun-
try dreamed is most encouraging. 1t is,
in effect, symbol of vision gradually
but definitely realized in terms of useful
service to America.
Evening star., 1937-09-14
Honor for e.. w. II.

With unfeigned pleasure numerous
company of friends have heard that Phi
Beta Kappa has granted the application
OF George Washington University for
charter. But it also is matter of COM
munity significance that the oldest and
most notably famous of all Greek letter
fraternities has honored the institution
OF higher learning over which DR.. Cloyd
Heck Marvin presides Such recogni-
Evening star., 1937-09-14

On their way to Florida, Mr. Franklin
Roosevelt and wife stopped for twenty
minutes at Washington airport. 1t was
a brief stay but any airport observations
they may find time to make in this
neighborhood are likely to come up for
serious consideration.
Evening star., 1937-09-14

was not badly hurt Her experience will
be accepted as further evidence that few
persons just now have an intelligent con-
cept of the chances they take from day to
day.
Evening star., 1937-09-14

There are reports that Japan may
desire more money for the support of
her program of hostilities The word
war" Is not casually utilized. The new
game is even increasing the expense of
hazard.
Evening star., 1937-09-14
Mills of the Gods.

>.
Revenge direct it's wrong to seek.
With gentle perseverance
We should be affable and meek
And try no interference
With Fate's decree. Revenge might be
A form of persecution.
But why should we be sad to see
A proper retribution?
DE only objection I kin use to shorter
workin hours said Uncle Eben, "is dat
some men don't use loafin' time fob
nudhn but stirrtn' up extra trouble
Evening star., 1937-09-14

disposition arises to examine John
l.. Lewis expense accounts, although it
is Immediately protested that such a
formality is not to be expected so early
In the proceedings.
Evening star., 1937-09-14
A Reversal of Custom.

The man who goes on foreign trips
Observes readjustment strange.
He proffers all his cash in tips.
The walters let him keep the change
Evening star., 1937-09-14

Piracy is now preferred by some ex-
perts to regular war because no declara-
ton of intention is considered necessary
in starting the trouble.
Evening star., 1937-09-14
Simplifed Finance.

From the Omaha World Herald
The Treasury Department is putting
out a simplified income tax blank-easier
to understand. But we suppose one will
need lawyer to find the loopholes.
Evening star., 1937-09-14

Japan and China at least know what
they are fighting about. Mediterranean
states should study their history and
make sure they are able to say as much.
Evening star., 1937-09-14
Courteous InSincerifies

1T is not always easy to be polite"
said the young woman who is studying
etiquette
Not always" answered Miss CAYENNE
Sometimes politeness requires the most
delicate hypocrisy in pretending ignor-
ance concerning things of which you are
perfectly aware
When we relieve poverty" said Hi Ho
the sage OF Chinatown, 1--WE relieve our-
selves, since there is nothing more
contagious than unhappiness."
Evening star., 1937-09-14

Radio will participate in some solemn
ceremonials in the near future. 1t does
well as means of entertainment but
cannot go on forever being diverting.
Evening star., 1937-09-14
Old Times Going.

From the Saginaw News.
Vanishing era note: Salt Lake City
teachers will no longer be allowed to
accept apples from their pupils.
Evening star., 1937-09-14
Inspiration.

Prom the Bay City tMich) Times
The parachute jumper who leaped 2.200
feet into . bed room window probably
will provide inspiration for future French
1arce6.
Evening star., 1937-09-14
Market Dizziness.

From the Grand Rapids Press.
When everybody agrees that stock
gambling is wicked, it means the market
is so dull there's no chance to get rich.
Evening star., 1937-09-14
Careful Classification.

From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
An expert says home accidents are
totally unexpected. He must mean they
are not planned in advance.
Evening star., 1937-09-14
Lack of Caution.

DO you always think before YOU
speak,"
moi always" replied Senator Sor-
ghum. Frequently / have to do some
OF my hardest thinking afterwards"
Evening star., 1937-09-14

Jud Tunkins says a good citizen has
to be good sport when he trusts a
great statesman, the same as when he
puts his faith in race horse. The race
horse is doing his best and hollerin' at
him from the grandstand isn't going to
make any difference.
Evening star., 1937-09-14
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by John McCrae, first published?-E H.
A. 1t appeared originally in the issue
of London Punch dated December g.,
1915.
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j. Connery of Lynn is the leading con-
tender for the Democratic nomination
Tor this congressional seat. He is op-
posed by State Senator Joseph A. La
gone, jr., OF Boston, the most prominent
politician in Massachusetts,, of Italian
descent, it is said. There is a large
Italian-American population in the dis
| trlct. Lagone does not live in the district.
| 1t is true, but there is nothing in the
law to prevent his running to represent
IL. Lagone is seeking the Republican
nomination also.
| OF four Republicans seeking the con-
sressional nomination two appear to have
the better chances. They are State
representative Edward d. Sirois of Law
| renee and former State Representative
| G. F. Nelson Pratt Pratt was defeated
| by Connery in the last two elections.
| Republican politicians in the State would
| ike, generally speaking, to see Sirois
nominated, although the State Commit
tee is keeping hands off the primary.
, They believe he would make better race
| against Lawrence Connery. The vote will
be light in the primary, since only one
| office is the prize, and probably light in
the election on September 28, although
the national Republican and Democratic
organizations, as well as the State or
ganizaticns, will do their best to make a
| good showing. In view of the row be-
tween President Roosevelt and certain
Democratic members of Congress, and
the feeling that the Roosevelt strength
is slipping a bit because of his rebuffs
at the hands of Congress, the election
results will be watched with interest the
country over. The fact that the seventh
Massachusetts district has been so
! strongly Democratic in the past tends to
the belief that Connery, II he is nomi-
mated, will win although the Republicans
may cut down his lead materially, q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-21

that the entire program will be fur nished by musical talent from the Salvation Army unit in Mancehster.
 The Army's band, considered the best of its kind in the state, will participate in the program with sev- eral groups of numbers. In the band consisting of more than 25 in struments, are 5 trombones, cor nets, 3 bass horns, 4 baritone horns, together with several unannounced parts. Harold Huntington of Man chester is the band leader.
 There will also be vocal music by a male quartet and by male chorus constituted from the Army's singing talent. Adjutant George Anscomb, director of the Manchester corps, will give an address.
 Theodore Johnson, senior deacon of the local church, will represent the church at the annual confer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-21

ing and has not progressed in con- pariSon with the progress made in other lines, Miss Roma Cans, Co., lunbia University graduate and a specialist in the field of reading and elementary school subjects, told the Naugatuck Teachers league at a meeting held in Salem school yes- terd. Miss Cans did not mince words in specifying what she considered faults in the present system of edu- cation and in telling what educa- tion of the future should be.
 She pointed out that we have seen the world change from the horse and carriage age and the muddy road. age to the good autos of to- day and the marvellous highway age. We have seen airplaneS come on the scene" she said, pointing out that yesterday was the 10th an- niversary of Lindbergh's flight to France. "We have seen the birth and improvement of a marvellous radio age. We saw the day when teachers did not read daily papers, but we have emerged into a press age in which if you don't get a daily paper, you will be out Of touch with the world because history is being constantly made"
 This is also a crime age, she said, stating juvenile delinquency is very large. It is political ago also, she told her audience, pointing to the present political strife in Germany, Italy and Spain. We in this coun- try are going through terrific struggle also," she said, stating citi- zens are getting politics conscious.
 She told of the wonderful contri- buttons of science and said this is an age of terrific industrial conflicts and predicted that even the reor- ganization of industry will not be the end of this conflict.
 There was a time when teachers could only wear cotton stockings, she said, but there have been shifts in the teachers profession, "even in the way we teachers look," she said.
 Miss Cans said that i've teachers used to be loyal to our school pro- gram but in our critical moments, Whe nwe realize there are thou sands of people making money out of our own ignorance, there are so many rackets, we realize we didn't get as good an education as we thought"
 This is also an ignorant age be- cause we don't know enough about our problems to handle them, she said. There has been a terrific moral breakdown in the world you and I know, a realization of the fact we don't know enough to live wisely and safely" Education for merly was not scienceLconscious, she said. She pointed out that in geog- raphy as taught formerly the pupils learned about the mountains, cli- mate, etc, without any reference to humanity, to what environment does to humanity or what the hu- man element does to the environ ment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-21
Disabled Veterans Opening Day Poppy Sale ExceIen

ence of the Eastern Missionary as- sociation, of which the Hillside ave- nue church is a member. The con- vention, which will begin tomorrow will be held in the Swedish Con- gregational church in Boston. Dele gates from 71 other Swedish Con- gregational churches of New Eng land will participate in sessions of the conference.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-21
SOCIETY FETES GRADS TONIGHT
Center School Members to Be Guests at Annual
 Banquet
BEACON FALLS t'OtreSDcndent: Wm. ! Bsaxtes
 Phone Naugatuck 3S-2

Beacon Falls May q. = About 35 are expected to attend the ban quet tonight at 6 o'clock in the United Church hall by the Christian Endeavor Society of the church with some members of the graduating class of Center school as the guests of honor.
 John McGeever, president of the c. E. Society here, will be toast master, and toasts will also be given by Rodney Vardon, Phyllis Bronson, Martha McGeeyer and George E.. Tucker. Robert Rupert will be song leader and Margaret Clark has charge of the banquet.
 Following the banquet there will be demonstration of magic by Puzzling Pierson, New Haven presti- digitator. This will start at 8 o'clock.