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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-08-11
Dogs Have Same Number Of Teeth

Dogs Have Same Number Of Teeth
Every dog, regardless of size or
breed, has the same number of
teeth. Even in the Pekingese and
bulldog, with their smashed-in
faces, though the teeth may be
crowded, crossed, and crooked,
there are always AZ, and they are
always in the same groups and loca-
tions. AL have four canine, or
fangs, two in each jaw, one In each
corner, with six incisors, or cutting,
teeth between them; IS pre-molars
and eight molars or grinders.
The canine teeth are the dogs
weapons, with which he slashes his
opponents, and they also help the
incisors tear the carcasses Of his
kill or large chunks of meat.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-08-11

When the World War was in
blossom the demands for cotton
multiplied because cotton was
base provided in the manufacture of
explosives. Foreign fighting nations
are not restricted from buying our
cotton. In fact the U. S. is willing
to pay part of the export tax. The
drawback is that smart foreigners
have developed substitutes for cot
ton "just as good" for the manufac-
ture of explosives.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-08-11

Works Projects Administration
officials have informed Congress
they intend to cut about 1900 adj
administrative employees of the rolls
in the next two or three months.
Dallas bort, Assistant WPA Com
missioner, told House appropria-
lions subcommittee in testimony
made public Aug. 2, that the WPA
administrative personnel would be
cut from $4,000 to about 10000
by the end Of September.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-08-11
Food Stamps For Relief

Experiments made in Rochester,
New York, and Seattle. Washing
ton, have convinced the U. S. De-
partment of Agriculture that the
new plan of issuing food-stamps has
made it possible for many Inderfed
families on relief to secure essent-
ial food supplies. Orange stamps is
sued to. reliefers, charged against
their relief checks and good for
purchase of foodstuffs in retail
stores, are now supplemented by
blue stamps given to reliefers in SO
per cent of the value of orange
stamps, and good for the purchase
of foods on the current surplus lists.
Holders of these stamps have used
them, and the government offici-
ais declare that It is q way that
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-08-11

1t needn't be great triumph to
do your soul good. Think how the
heart rejoices when at last you get
Q tormentipg n.y.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-08-11

Note how often kids say: az can
beat you" There is the whole story
of life and progress and the fun
Of 1t.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-08-11

Scientists claim that the average
man in the course of an average day.
speakes 20 words Q minute,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-08-11

The surest way to end freedom
Is to give too much freedom to the
wrong kind Of people.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-08-11

Two carats worth of diamonds
come from Sierra Leone-each
minute!
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-08-11
Not Wholly NeutraIized

Exports of war materials to for
eign countries have nearly doubled
in the past three years. Increases
are in exports of aircraft material,
iron, steel, petroleum, and other
major products.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-08-11

u. s. factories manufacture SIS
worth Of needles . minute.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-08-11

guarantees our poor citizens enough
to eat. One hundred cities are to be
supplied with the stamps, and in
cluded in the plan. This indicates
that the same benefits are likely to
be extended to the aid of persons
on relief in every part of the coun-
try.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1939-08-11

The recent stock market boom has
been roundly applauded by the same
Federal officials in Washington
who have been accused of trying
to ruin the Investment market" The
brain-trusters have always insisted
chat they intended to make the mar
kets okeh, and now. they claim that
the lambs are less likely to be
tleeced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07

ate judiciaro committee has report ed 1t favorably.
 The senate finance committee eliminated from the bill amending the social security act, a provision requiring states t. maintain { mini- mum contribution rate of 2.7 per cent of the total pay rolls of per- sons covered. State unemployment compensation fund administrators protested the provision.
 Other state standards established by the house guaranteeing a worker l6 weeks of unemployment com- pensation and cutting the waiting period to two weeks were vetoed by the senate.
 The senate committee retained house provisions for freezing the old-age insurance tax at the pres- eat rate for three years; exempting wages over $3,000 for unemployment compensation taxes; advancing pay ment of monthly benefits under old age insurance from 1942 to 1940: covering about 100000 additional persons in old age insurance; aban- doning the old reserve fund for a pay as-you-go" system, and in- creasing old age assistance benefits,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07

2,300 names be affixed to a petition for bingo, before 1t becomes legal in a city.
 Several other parishes in the city have already taken such action, and St. Thomas was the first to file with tho clerk of the board of aldermen.
 Bingo games will be hold in the parish hall, just as they were be- fore prosecution started, under the anti-gambling statute. Parish so- cieties arc expected to be in charge of the games.
 Outing in August
 Plans for the annual outing of the "45" teams of the St. Francis Xavier Holy Name society will be made at a meeting of captains Monday eve- ming in Xaverian hall at 8 o'clock. President Edward Goggins of the Holy Name society, and director of the league, will preside.
 It is expected that the outing, which is traditional with the players for the past several years, will be held about August 6. Rev. David M. O'Keefe, chaplain of the society will be guest of honor
 The league recently completed a very successful season, with Jerry Greaney's Gangbusters winning the championship handily. John Fitz- meurice's Shamrocks, champions for tho two previous years, were run- negS-up
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
Celtic Lyrical Gems
 Glonfied M Recital
Father Mcguire, Classmate of John Mccormack to Give Historical Background of World-Beloved Favorites - Gifted Priest Widely Acclaimed
 by Critics.

to most, I didn't, and that was sing ing. George was first to my second for three years in the examinations held by Professor Millar of Oxford, England" q blushed with embar- rassment when I heard It," says Father Mcguire. For didn't be- leve it but college records revealed 1t true. I blush even now with more than that when I think, maybe l did have something on the ball at that time" Anyhow, after congratu- lating John, Father Mcguire asked him where he was going. I'm of 70 Cork" said John. This is my first holiday in ten years and I'm going there to keep all that I have and get all the more that can of the BROGUE". Father Mcguire didn't understand why. until later,-the brogue is nothing more than the re- tention on the tongue of the Iris!, man or woman, of the old Gaelic languauge vowel sounds, (the most musical in the world because richest in vowel colours) on their English speech. It Italianizes English and hence the secret of why Mccormack was the greatest exponent of Eng fish as 1t should be sung. who ever graced the concert platform.
 Celtic Gems
 Father Mcguire welcomes every one who loves an Irish song (and who doesn't?) to his recital and ad- dress. He sings in more languages than most other artists, but special izes in songs from Ireland and the Scottish Hebrides, realizing as he says that no one can render French and Italian opera as natives of those countries, nor anyone sing a Negro spiritual as Negro artist can. So, as Edwin Schallert, music critic of the Los Angeles Times, writes: Father Mcguire has a voice of unforgettable sweetness; one wonders why he should bother about Italian or French compositions when he has such emeralds and diamonds of his own" "There I learned an- other lesson" says Father Mcguire, but the greatest truth he realizes he admits, is that he can only do his little best for 1t would require the voice of an archangel to do real justice to some gems of Celtic mus sic almost inspired, 50 beautiful they are.
 The public is invited to attend Sunday evenings recital. There will be no admission charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
Parish Bingo Games
 Sought Via Petition
Circular for Presentation to Aldermen to Be Distrib-
 uted Sunday-2,3OO Names Needed
WASHINGTON HILL

Officers of the league have at tempted to obtain the Recreation Rod and Gun club grounds for the outing, but have been unsuccessful. The grounds are no longer avail able. Captains who will meet Mon- day to consider plans include John Fitzmaurice, Jerry Greaney, Daniel O'Neill, James Cusick, Robert Mo- Hugh, John Whalen, Thomas Cough Ian, Arthur Frageau, Michael Don- Ian and Edward O'Donnell.
 Holy Communion Sunday
 The members of St. Francis Xavier Holy Name society will re- ceive communion in body Sunday at the 7:30 o'clock mass. Many att tended the first Friday services this morning.
 New Stop Signs
 New stop signs have been installed on many of the side streets inter- secting the recently paved Baldwin street thoroughfare. The safety measures have been sorely needed, in view of the speed with which cars are able to traverse the Bald- win route, in use as state highway.
 Several accidents have been re- ported by police, as occurring on Baldwin street, duo to the lack of stop signs to slow entrance of cars on the highway from the side streets.
 Site Unavailable
 One of Waterbury's famous and foremost clambake sites, the Recrea- tion Rod and Gun club, Is reported to be unavailable for future out ings.
 Several organizations and clubs, political, fraternal and religious,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
Youth Injured

Francis Carriaro, 15. of 48 Crown street, was injured this morning when he fell off his bicycle onto picket fence on Grown street.
 He was taken to s. Mary's hospital where hospital attaches said he suffered injuries of the chest back and arms. The accident occurred at 11:30 o'clock. His brothers Angelo and Carl took the lad to the hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07

CWIMMING pools and bathing O beaches are busy places in the summer time-and wherever there is activity, there's 8 field for your camera.
 Since you find lot of rapid action at these places, the finer camera with fast lens and rapid shutter pro. vides definite advantages. But if you use trusty inexpensive box camera. you'll find plenty to occupy 1t, too.
 Among the things to picture are beach games, water sports, diving, children at play. sand castles. shad- ow patterns on rippled sand, and at the lake or the seashore-scenic views and sunsets.
 The chief thing to remember. in taking pictures at the beach. is that sunllt sand and open water are ex. ,remely bright. Therefore. expos. ures can be shorter than when snap. ping pictures inland. With chrome" type film, 1/50.second shutter speed at ffs lens opening is sufficient for a beach scenic. and i/b0 second at III sufflces for average shots of in. dividuals and small groups. These. of course. are "sunny.day" expos. ures--on cioudy.brisht days. use tho
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
GENERAL MOTORS
 STRIKE SPREADS
Six Factories Closed By WaIkOut of Detroit
 CIO Members

Detroit, July 2. = (UP) - A strike of skilled workers employed by Gen. eral Motors spread to the Fisher Body plant No. 37 today, increasing to six the number of factories closed by the walkout of United Automobile Workers Union (CIO) members.
 Extension of the strike to No. 37, a stamping plant employing 600 per- sons, increased the number of work CTS affected by the strike to 4,000.
 Meanwhile, James F. Dewey, U. s. Department of Labor conciliator, said he was striving to arrange a conference between General Motors and union officials to settle the strike.
 Dewey said that after preliminary conferences had been unable to bring the corporation and union officers together in peace meeting. He said that by meeting separately WiIll UOIIl oiuCo iIC ilibhO OC ub'S to reach a basis for a joint confer ence.
 Skilled workers belonging to the UAW-CIO walked out in an effort to force their demands for supple mentary agreement covering wages and hours.
 Union officers said as many as 5000 workers might be called out of General Motors factories if neces- sary. The strike affected only tool and die, engineering, and mai1te- nance workers engaged in prepara- tions for production of l940 automo- bbiles.
 All plants affected were in De- troit except Fisher Body of Pcntiac, Mich. Other Strike-bound plants were Fisher Body 2l and g. Chev- rolet Gear and Axle, and Chevrolet Experimental Division.
 The corporation has maintained that 1t cannot bargain with the UAM-CIO until the courts or the National Labor Relations Board de- termine which of two rival union factions represents the majority of General Motors employees. Homer Martins JAM affiliated with the American Federation of Labor also claims large membership in Gen. eral Motors factories.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
Townsend Not to Push
 For Passage Of Bill
Leader for Old Age Pensions Advises Supporters to
 Drop Fight for Legislation Enactment

Washington, July 7.-UP).-Dr. Francis E. Townsend, leader of a movement for old age pensions ad- vised congressional supporters of his $200-a-month plan today to abandon efforts at this session of congress for enactment of pension legislation.
 Townsend's action came as the senate finance committee approved, without substantial change, house. approved bill liberalizing the so- cial security program. The senate will consider 1t Monday.
 In a letter to Sen. Claude Pepper D.. Florida, who was reelected last year with the support of Towsend-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
Suit Withdrawn

The 1000 damage suit of Rose Dugan against Joseph Hilton & Sons was withdrawn from the court of common pleas today, after settlement had been report ed.
 The woman sued to recover for injuries suffered Nov. 26, 1888, in a fall at the allegedly slippery en- trance to the store, on Bank street. She claimed she suffered severe injuries in the fall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07

next larger lens opening. With box camera, on sunny day, use the large lens opening for shots of in- dividuals and groups, and the small lens opening for scenic views.
 For shots of fast action, the fine camera is best--but you can also get good pictures with box camera. if you are alert for momentary pauses in the action. These occur in most games or sports. Naturally, they don't happen during dive--so with 6 slow camera you'll have to pose the diving pictures. Your subject can halt on the end of the board, in proper position to take off"-and if he does 1t realistically, the picture will be about as interesting AS a genuine action picture.
 If you possess finer miniature camera in the 35-millimeter or No. S2S size. by all means take a roll or two of full.color film along when you go to the beach or pool. Bright beach umbrellas. vivid costumes. blue water. and golden sand mako these places Ideal for full-color pho. tography. And today, it's just about as easy to use fnll.color film as to take pictures in black.and.white.
 John van Builder
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
Tag Day!

Tag day will be held by the Salvation Army tomorrow as part of the annual maintenance appeal. Representatives will be stationed on corners and streets downtown with boxes and tags.
 Contributions were turned in yesterday from employees of the Southern New England Tele- phone Co. and the Shoe Hard ware division of the United States Rubber Products Co. Other contributors recently re- ported are David c. Drlggs, william ?. Loeffler. Wilson Roofing Co.,. Robert D. somers. and Joseph Cohen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
Bengal Leads M Beauty

For years Bengal has been the acknowl- edged style leader in dual oven ranges. This years models are by far the most attractive that they have ever built. Lines are more graceful, more smooth-flowing, more in Keeping with the modern trend to stream line all appliances. Most outstanding beauty feature is the coverall cooking top. When the range is not in use these smart covers completely hide both oil and gas cooking surfaces, presenting on unbroken exterior of gleaming white porcelain enamel that matches perfectly with the new refrigerators and cabinets. New handles, new shelves with matching condiment set and timer also enhance the beauty of these newest Bengal Ranges. See them-judge for yourself what thing of beauty the old kitchen range has become.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
Parker Improving

Dr. E. E. Fitzpatrick. police surgeon. reported the condition of Traffic Officer Jack" Parker as good today. Ofiicer Parker suf- ferede a fractured right forearm, contusions and abrasions of the left shoulder, chest, back and right foot when he was struck by a truck as he directed traffic at East Main and Brook streets yes. terday morning.
 Jacob Zastko. of 20 Pond street, driver of the truck which struck the policeman was not held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
Heat Victim

James Upatoff, 35, of 1909 North Main street, was taken to St, Mary's after he collapsed from the heat pr0stration at the Farrell Foundry where he Is employed. Hospital authorities reported he k resting quietly" The man was taken Co the institution in the police ann buianee. He suffered the attack at l2:2O o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07

ties, Townsend suggested:
 If we prosecute the passage of our constitutional amendment through the senate and let our amendment to the social security act go by default, we will do more for our cause than if we Intensity our so-called defeat, which an adverse vote for the latter would almost surely produce"
 The house defeated the Townsend plan, 309 to 97, earlier this year. Since then the Towsendltes have concentrated their efforts on a pro- posed constitutional amendment au- thorizing taxation for the purpose of paying old age benefits. The sem
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
JAVA MAKES GAS MASKS

Singapore tUPi .--Tht first gss mask factory in the East Indies has opened at sandoene Java It b operated by a branch of a British company. Although present output Is only 100 gas masks . day, h can be increased to about 5000 daily in an emcrgcny. Most Oi the masks are for the Dutch colonial army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
Cases Continued

Three continuances, besides the one granted to Fibre Massucci, al- legged extortionist, were granted by Judge Theobald E. Conway in City Court today.
 Daniel Perillo, 38, of AIS South Main Street, charged with non- support, was given stay until July 2l. A continuance until July "A was given Ernest L. Mckenzie, 24, of 60 Cornwall Street, charged with a motor vehicle law violation; and Dorsi Barbieri, 20. of g Wa tertown avenue, charged with being in manifest danger of falling into habits of vice, was given a one-day respite.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
Building Permits

The following permits have been isued at the office of Building Inspector Patrick Carlin:
 Joseph Miller, to erect one- family dwelling on Stcphana. lane, 5000.
 Matthew Geary, t0 erect garage at 72 Wolcott street, $500.
 Thomas Cavanaugh, to erect garage at B Lake street, $100.
 Antonio MareGius, to erect chicken coop at 1 Chase acenuc, S1OO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07

gems at the Wa terbury Catholic High, s u n d a y evening. Prim e Minister De Va- lera calls Father Mcguire T h e supreme expo nent of Celtic musical culture in America"
 F a [ her Ma guire's re ci a 1 will differ from
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07

Judges T. F. Conway and John L. Gaifney of the local municipal court have been informed by Chief Justice William N. Maltbie that the annual assembly Of city court Judges. associate judges. borough and town judges will De held next
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07

First action to bring bingo back to St. Francis xaviers parish will be taken Sunday when a petition will be circulated for presentation to the board of aldermen, in accordance with the recently enacted legislation. The new law requires that about
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
ATHLETIC HONOR
 10 YEARS LATE

Merced, Cal. (UP)-Lu Bedding a star on the high school basket ball team here decade ago, wears shiny, new gold basketball on his watch chain now-just 10 years late After reminiscing with friends about the 1929 team, Bedding remembered to claim his charm-marked rush at local jeWelry store. It had been ordered 10 years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07

have made application for permis- sion to leaGe the site, but have been unsuccessful.
 Tn past years the site, located in South Waterbury at the junction of Pearl Lake road and Crockett hill, has been made popular through It's use by leading Waterbury or- ganizations for outings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07
- SPOTLIGH7ING - Brass City News

Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Supreme court quarters at Hartford. A general discussion will be held on Section 6. Chapter 178. of the Public Acts of 1889, State of Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07

Father Mcguire, recognized cv critics, as lone of Ireland's two great tenors" will appear in descriptive song recital, mainly of ancient and modern Celtic lyrical
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07

. London has an all-timc low in vagrancy, according to new census of homeless people.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-07

To increase sales and keep the wheels of industry humming during the summer season range, complete with factory installed oil burner, heat control coveralls, timer and con- diment set, usually sells for $15995-now, for limited time, you can buy it for only $13995
The Washington times., 1939-01-12
Talent Quest
Ends Jan. IA
Hurry! hurry!

Hurry! hurry!
The dead line is midnight
Saturday, January IA.
That dead line was announced
for the Washington territory by
Jesse L. Lasky during the first
broadcast on CHS OF The
Gateway to Hollywood" Sunday
night cast wherein is given an
unusual opportunity for either
professionals or amateurs to try
for a Hollywood contract in a
forthcoming RKO Radio picture.
IN an announcement today
from Hardie Meakin, manager
of the local RKO Keith's Thea
ter cooperating in the contest.
it was stated that the applica'
tions are now available at this
theater and that the staff OF
the theater will assist in every
manner possible those making
inquiries. The applications may
be secured of course, without
cost.
Briefly, let us recount the
contest:
Four great organizations are
conducting the talent quest:
RKO Radio Pictures, Columbia
Broadcasting Company. RKO
Theaters and the Wrigley Com
pany, sponsors Of the broad
casts.
Aspirants for the washington
territory, which includes Balti-
more, Norfolk, Richmond and
other cities and towns immedi-
ately surrounding may secure
application blanks from any
theater playing RKO Radio pic
lures. In Washington, as stated,
these blanks may be secured at
RKO Keith's Theater.
Full details are given on this
application blank which must
be accompanied by two un-
retouched photographs, profile
and front view.
Those selected from this ter
rltory will come to washington
at their own expense, the only
expense they will be put to,
and from those a young man
and young woman will be sent
to Hollywood with all expenses
paid, including $25 a week for
spending money for period of
training. Along with two other
like contestants from other re-
gional centers in the United
States they will be given every
opportunity for the final award
"a contract with RKO Radio
Pictures to play the two leading
roles in a full length picture
titled Career" If they "click"
in this picture another contract
will be given them over a term
of years with a graduated sal
ary reaching $1,000 weekly at
the end of the contracted pc
riod.