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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
Future Bride Is
 Rendered ShouUer

A shower was given recently in honor of Miss Vera Verrastro by Mrs. Thomas Verrascro and Nellie Lorusso at the North End YMCA.
 Those attending were: Mrs. Jo- seph Lorusso, Mrs. Jerry Capobian- co, Mrs. Beatrice Santasiero, Lucy Landolf1, Angie Bucci, Eleanor Mar dozzi, Lucia DiPalma, Mrs. Rose Gariano, Mrs. Beatrice Baldini, Mrs. Theresa zupkas, Mrs. Mary Sciarra, Mrs. Emma Nardozzi, Rose Guarini, Vada Lucian, Grace Zollo.
 Mrs. Angeline Ve-rastro, Mollie Dandrea, Mrs. Rocco Mecca, Mrs. Alice Perugini, Mrs. N. D'Alonges, Mrs. Antoinette Guerrero, Mrs. Thomas Picarelli, Martha Rollo, Mrs. Marie Fabiano Verrastro, Anne Di- Paola, Pauline Inturisi, Pat zabara, Jennie Zabara, Mrs. Mollie DiLeo, Leo Mecca, Mrs. Thomas Verras- tro, Mrs. Rose Mecca, Mrs. Sylvio Ricciardi, Mrs. Patasy Inturissi, Mrs. Leonard Genovese, Mrs. c. La Bella, Antoinette LaBella, Mrs. An- na Fiftal, Mrs. Charles Nardozzi, Mrs. Frank Greco, Mrs. Vivian Ver- rastro, Mrs. Blythe Martinella, Mrs. Tony Sileo, Mrs. Charles Masi, Mrs. Mary Vendrella, Mrs. Dannie Mar tino, Mrs. Rose Marciano, Mrs. Ella Rinaldi, Beatrice Nardozzi, Lucy Nardozzi, Mrs. William Verrastro.
 Mrs. Irene Santora, Mrs. Joseph Galasso, Mrs. Joseph Masi, Mrs. Ma mic Lucian, Mrs. Sarah Goffredo, Mrs. Antoinette- DiStefano, Angie Santoro, Mrs. Samuel Capaldo, Julia Basile, Corrine Rossi, Mrs. Rose Sconziano, Mrs. Helen Baker, Miss Sarah Leo, Mrs. Mary Rosa, Jose phine Baritone, Mrs. Peter Pace, Lillian Capaldo, Anette Pace, Chris tina Saverino, Mrs. Mary Solomita, Lillian John, Mrs. James Ruocco, Mrs. Margaret Mecca, Mildred Mec- ca, Mrs. Nicholas Mecca, Mrs. Dom- chic Lorusso, Mrs. Kelly Verrastro, Katerina Lortlsso, Angie Lorusso, Mrs. William Lorusso, Mrs. Edward Byron, Katherine Lorusso, Mrs. Leonard Santasiero, Mrs. Lucy Le- Clerc, Betty Verrastro, Betty Lorus- so, Catherine MaSi.
 Ann Verrastro, Ann Lorusso, Mrs. Lucy Lucian, Mrs. Grace Verrastro, Mrs. Salvatore lava, Mrs. Salvatore Perugini, Mrs. Anthony LaCava, Mrs. Louise Travisano, Mrs. Ger trude Coviello, Mrs. Joseph SanAn- gelo. Mrs. Beatrice Davino, Kay and Deata Lucian, Mrs. Frank Castaldi, Mrs. Samuel Lorussi, Mrs. Nicholas Martinelli, Mrs. Joseph Guerrero, Mrs. DiMicis. Mrs. J. Sirendi, Mrs. Paul Santasiero, Blythe Rinaldi, Mrs. Peter Genovese.
 Mrs. Catherine Nardozzi, Angie Leo, Mrs. John Padula. Mrs. Rose Coviello, Mrs. Paul Nardozzi, Mrs. Jennie Galente, Mrs. Nicholas Guer- rera, Mrs. Patsy DelCirppo, Mrs. Harold Champagne, Mrs Jerry Fam iglietti, Mrs. Canio Verrastro, Car mela Verrastro, Nellie Lorusso, Mrs. John F'avale, Mrs. Vito Donat Lo- vallo, Mrs. Andrew Sileo, Mrs. Leon- ard Lorusso, Mrs. Joseph Santa siero, Mildred Sciarra, Mrs. Jennie Santasiero, Mrs. Michael Monturi, Mrs. John Laudate, Marie Verrastro, Mrs. Angie N. LorusSo.
 Mrs. F. Addona, Mrs. Andrew Ver- rastro, Mrs. Carmella Santasieri, Mrs. Daniel Nardozzi, Mrs. Fannie Baritone, Mrs. M. Bianco, Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
Galilee Shrine Holds
 Meeting And Party

Following the regular meeting of Galilee Shrine, White Shrine of Jersusalem held last evening a Christmas party was enjoyed by the group. Mrs. Joseph R. Neill, worthy high priestess and John P. Gress- well, watchma1l of Shepherds pre- sided at the business session. Both were presented with gifts from their officers.
 Plans were made for the official visit and reception of Supreme Worthy High Priestess Alta Flagg of Charlestown, Mass, Dec. 28.
 Alfred Perkins directed the Christ mas party at which there was an exchange of gifts before a lighted tree. Men of the Shrine assisted him and motion pictures were shown by c. E. McBurney. Miss Lois Schilling danced, accompanied by Mrs. William Russell.
 A Christmas party will be held at the Copper Kettle, Meriden road Saturday, Dec. 2l, starting with dinner at 2 o'clock. Mrs. John P. Gresswell is in charge and reser- vations must be made with her by next Thursday. There will be an entertainment in charge of Mrs. Margaret Harvey, Alfred Hensel and Mrs. Lillian Prescott. There will be an exchange of gifts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
Garden Clubs Federation Picks Committee Chairn1en

Mrs, George E.. Kristen of Green field Hill, newly elected president of the Federated Garden clubs of Connecticut, anonunced her com mittee chairman for the 1940-41 season. Mrs. Malcolm J. Edgerton of Stamford has been named advis- ory chairman; Mrs. H. Danforth Starr of Greenwich, assistant sec retary; Mrs. w. z. White of New London, chairman of the Connecti- cut Arboretum; Mrs. Charles o. Mil Ter of Stamford. conservation; Mrs, Ernest w. Smith of Pennington, eX- hibits; Mrs. Leone P. Ricci of Nor- walk, garden center.
 Mrs. Lester H. King of Noroton, junior garden clubs; Mrs. Lewis F. Beers of Danbury, lantern slides; Mrs. Alden H. Vose of Westport, medal awards Mrs. Charles A.~Ed- wards of Tashua, membership and organization; Mrs Frank L. Quin- by of Milford. historian; Mrs. Hem " H. Rennell of Southport, horti- culture; Mrs. A. N. Creadick of New Haven, judges and flower shows; Mrs. Julius B. Smith of Bucking- ham street, Waterbury, publicity; Mrs. Jared K Morse of East Had dam, editor of news.
 Mrs. Malcolm J. Edgerton, assist ant; Mrs. John B. Wallace. Jr., of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Catholic Women
 Sponsor Party

The annual Christmas Tree party and Toy Shower sponsored by the Waterbury Council of Catholic Women will be held Sunday after noon starting at 3 o'clock in the large reception room at the Dioce- san Bureau headquarters at 56 Church street. Members of the council and their friends are invited to attend. Those participating in the event are asked to bring a toy either for boy or girl and to desig- nate this on package and approxi- mate age. A decorated Christmas tree will be arranged and the toys placed beneath.
 \ A program of entertainment has been arranged and pupils of Notre Dame Academy will sing Christmas carols, after which tea will be served. Mrs. George Goggin is gen. eral chairman, and is being assisted by Mrs. Fred Rochon, Miss Cathe- rine Burns, Miss Mary Devereaux, Miss Mollie O'Connor, Miss Agnes Fitzpatrick, Miss Edna M. Maloney, Miss Dorothy zibell, Miss Lucy Bowes, Miss Marjorie Farley and Miss Catherine Con1lors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14

at the home of the bridegroom. Rabbi Moses D. shienkopf will of- ficiate.
 Palms interspersed with cut flow CTS will form a background for the ceremony.
 Miss Reese will have as her maid and honor and sole attendant, her sister, Miss Mardell Reese of Spring field; and Jack Nierenburg will at- tend his brother as best man.
 Following the ceremony a recep- ton for about thirty guests will be held at Sossin'S Restaurant. The couple will leave on a wedding trip to New York and Pennsylvania. Up on their return they will take up their residence at 367 Willow street.
 Miss Reese is a graduate of AL toona High School, Altoona, Pa, and MT. Nierenburg is a alumnus of Crosby High School and the Jewelry Art School in New York He is affiliated with the firm of M J. Nierenburg Jewelry Manufactur- CTS in this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14

New Haven, program; Mrs. Donald Sammis of Stamford. roadside de- velopment; Mrs. T. K. Hanna of Cheshire, assistant; Mrs. W. z. White, New London, summer school; Mrs. R. w. Emerson of Lyme, visit ing gardens; Mrs. Frank Brainerd of Portland, meetings: Mrs. Frank L. Quinby, nominating committee.
 Mrs. Charles A. Edwards of Tashua. membership chairman, am nounced that two new clubs have joined the federation, Wethersfield and Rocky Hill.
 A meeting of Chi Alpha Sigma Sorority was held at the home of Miss Shelma Annenberg of Cooke street. Members present were: Beverly Levin, Ruth Matzkin. Ann Nierenburg. Sylvia Mednick, Natalie Kisik, Helen Blumenfeld, Freda Gartzman and Esther Stutman.
 Miss Lucy DiPietro, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Louis DiPietro of 470 Congress avenue, will leave Decern- Der 20 to spend the Christmas holi- days at home. Miss DiPietro will re- surne her studies at Weylister Sec- retarial Junior College in Milford, Connecticut, on January 6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
Miss Fl. M. VoIlers
 Bride or Today

A pretty pre-holiday nuptial will take place this afternoon at 3 o'clock at St. Johns Episcopal church when Miss Harriett M. Vol lers, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Henry H. Vollers of Quinsigamond avenue and Charles R. Chamberlin, son of Charles H. Chamberlin of Chestnut Grove road, Watertown will be united in marriage. Rev. Dr. James E. Gregg, pastor of the First Congregational church will off1ciate assisted by Rev. Richard Willard.
 Miss Vollers will have as her only attendant, her sister, Miss Kay Vol- lers and the bridesmaids will be Miss Ruth l.. Winters and Mrs. Donald Felth. George H. Chamber lain will attend his brother as best man and the ushers include Rich ard Carey and David Snowden.
 A reception for about 75 guests will be held at Lift the Latch Inn following the ceremony.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14

Charles mturissi, Mrs. Thomas A. Sirendi, Mrs. Frank Verrastro, Mrs. Rose Guerrero, Mrs. Rollo, Mrs. De- nato. Mrs. Marie Coviello, Mrs. Thomas Lamitola, Mrs. John Di- Stasio Mrs. Mary Scacco, Gertrude Reno, Mrs. Susie Capodanno, Flor ence Lorusso, Mrs. Andrew Penta, Mrs. Rose LaPeo, Mrs. Thomas Ca- paldo,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
Minister, Wife VIII
 Entertain At Home

The Mil Plain Union church members and their friends have been invited to an open house re- ception tomorrow afternoon from two to six o'clock at the home of Reverend and Mrs. Matthew Mad den on Plank road.
 Clarence Browne, chairman of the official board of the church, and Mrs. Browne, will assist in receiv- ing; while Rev. H. Gertrude Coe, superintendent of the Sunday school, and Mrs. Elwin Steer, pres ident of the Ladies' Aid Society will preside at the tea table.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
Associates Honor
 Katherine Hayes

A dinner party in honor of Miss Katherine Hayes of Central avenue was given Wednesday evening at The Elton by the faculty of Mul- cahy school. Miss Hayes, who has been transferred from Mulcahy to Kingsbury school, was presented with a pin and corsage.
 The guests included: Miss Lura Stanton, Anna Skehan, Mary ODonnell, Rose Carroll, Helen Noonan, Margaret Fitzpatrick, Katherine Parker and Bessie Shea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
Gay Program Features Hotel Day Of JuniorLe

As a climax to Hotel Day, the annual benefit sponsored by the Waterbury Junior league, the ball. room of The Elton last night be- came a replica of many scene of a "Night at Rector's." The guests were modern, but the costumes were old fashioned, as was the music.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
Engagements
JONES-DERWIN

MT. and Mrs. John T. Derwin of Chestnut avenue announce the en- gagement and approachicng mar riage of their daughter, Anne Louise, to William V. Jones, son of Mrs. William P. Jones of Woodland ave- nue. The wedding is scheduled for next month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
sPINsTER RUNS AMOK

The hilarious exploits of a middle aged spinster school teacher in New York after she accidentally writes a sensationally successful swing song, forms the amusing basis of RKO Radios Lets Make Music" star ring Bob Crosby, popular band lead- CT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
Mierenburg-Reese Nuptials
 ViH Be EUent OF Tomorrow

Miss Elynor Frances Reese, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Harry Reese of Spring Street, Springfield will become the bride of Irwin Nierenburg, son of MT. and Mrs. Morris J. Nierenburg of Willow Street in ceremony to be perform ed tomorrow afternoon at 5 o'clock
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
Personal

MT. and Mrs. Stephen Lawrence of Cooke street are spending few days in New York City.
 MT. and Mrs. John Ingham of Prospect street are in New York City for a few days.
 Miss Loretta Peterson of Willow street has returned after spending a few days in New York City.
 John H. Walsh, who has been a patient at St. Mary's Hospital, has returned to his home on Merrill street.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter c. Mitchell of Wolcott street have returned after spending 8 few days in Holy oke, Mass.
 Miss Virginia Scully, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Francis J. Scully of North Main street, Naugatuck, ap- peared last week as Louisa in Feren Molnar's play, "The Swan", which was presented by the Campus The atre Players of Albertus Magnus College at the Campus Theatre. She is a member of the sophomore class at Albertus Magnus and is an eX- ecutive of the Glee Club, choir and dramatic association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
INFANT TROUBLE

AS a pair of swindlers who find baby on their hands and don't know what to do with the infant, Jack Oakie and George Bancroft provide much of the comedy in RKO Radios Little Men" produced by Gene Towne and Graham Baker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
WORKING GIRLS PROBLEMS

What the working girl of today does and thinks about is wildly re- vealed in kitty Foyle," RKO Ra- dio's screen version of Christopher Morley's novel. Ginger Rogers stars in the title role.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14
SECOND ROIE

Cliff Danielson. former waiter at Ciro's who made his screen debut in Flight Command" has been se- lected for another role. He was cast in the newest Crime Does Not Pay short, "The Common Error"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14

Tent-pegs made from beechwood grown in the Chiltern Hills of Eng land go to all parts of the world, for army use.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-14

Miss Loretta Peterson of Willow street has returned after spending a few days in New York City.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-10-10

Aside from War, the type Of in
justice which most exercises our age
IS economic injustice.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-10-10
Fort Bragg Building Program
Makes Work For Carpenters

Well-unionized: but up to the gen.
Cral average.
These carpenters are working 20
hours / week. When work was start
cd the government held firmly to the
4G-hnur limitation. but the Irregular
lily OF material supply and the need
for speed in completing the projects
led TO 4 relaxation Of the strict rules
Carpenter fOremen are making
from $50 to SO 4 week. depending
upon heir ability and the Importance
and difficulty Of the Jobs they are
experimenting.
Composition rOOfers are beng palu
about IS cents an hour: trench dig
ging machine operators draw from
81 TO Sl.25 an hour: oilers and Greas-
ers Of heavy machinery get 60 cents
an hour; and pipe caulkerS about GO
cents an hour.
The Fayetteville Chamber OF Com
mcrce has taken an active hand in
trying to work out the housing pro-
blem. but il is reported that finding
q house or an apartment for rent Is
almost impossible Room and board,
however, can still be had for ten dol
lars Il week in some cases.
Officials Of the State Employment
Service regard the program as Of
fering employment to all carpenters
in North Carolina. Their desire IS 10
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-10-10

At the outbreak Of the war
Frances Chamber of Deputies in
cluded 73 Communist members.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-10-10
Fitzpatrick Shifts Team,
Back To Original Posts

O'Clock with the strong Raleigh Meth
odiSt Orphana9e eleven. The varsity
clicked time and again against the
reserves.
The team is in top condition. and
will be at full strength. The lads are
all cooked and primed for their best
game OF the season against Fridays
zoe.
Little is known here Of the power
possessed by the Raleigh team. It
is said, however. they pack plenty of
the stuff that makes Il winning foot
ball eleven.
The Raleigh team has always been
4 tough one for Henderson to handle.
and they have cracking good eleven
this year. according to Information
from the capital city.
Coach Fitzpatrick had L light drill
on tap this afternoon, stresSing
the perfection OF plays.
The Bulldogs will likely have +.
GriSScm and II. Faulkner at ends;
Bubbitt and Simpson. tackles. LOugh-
lin and Mills. guards. GriSSom, cen
ter: and Jerry Faulkner. Blake,
Sumptsr and Allen IN the baclifieId.
Capable reserves will be ready to
take over if the varsity lads faltcr
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-10-10
Daily Dispatch Bureau,
In the Sir Walter IJOIel.
RN hE,NRX ERHI

Raleigh, Oct. 10.-The current con-
structiOn program at Fort Bragg,
which has turned Fayetteville into
something Of d Boom Town." Of
fers work for all North Carolina car
r"'-'nre who care to take it.
On the other hand, it does not Of
f &c, .iprnlers any mdreamed-
of financial reward, as pay on the
project is just about on a par with
the state average for similar wort;
elsewhere.
The housing situation is such that
it is very difficult TO rent houses or
apartments, but rooms are still avail
able at prices which, with board, are
not excessive.
The North Carolina State Employ
ment Service has been made the sole
hiring agent for the 7. A. Low
ing construction company, in charge
of the biggest part of the Fort Bragg
work; and as a result all carpenters
who want to work at Fort Bragg
should get in touch with their near
est N. c. S. E. S. office Going direct
to Fort Bragg without having first
made arrangements for work with
the Employment Service means only
that the applicants will not be sue
cessful and would likely return to
their homes with the wrong slant on
the situation.
That's 4 brief summary of the
status of Fort Bragg's construction
work from the viewpoint Of employ
ment for North Carolina carpenters.
1t was learned al the State En-
ployment Service headquarters here
that some 1000 workers have al
ready been placed at the Fort; but
there will be opportunities for al
least 1000 more. Carpenters FREEDOM
mate by zone hundred to one" in
placements; though there are open
ing; rur some clerical workers, and a
few craftsmen such as trench dig
ginG machine operators, electricians.
and the like.
AS for pay, the average carpente.
is getting Is cents an hour, which is
reported to be practically the stat,
average. This scale is slightly below
average existing in cities which are
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-10-10
File Contest:
Pages Before
Noon FRIDAY

Friday noon. is the final hour for
the fling of football contest pages
with the Henderson Daily Dispatch,
anC after noon. no entries Will bc re-
CciVed.
The contest is creating quite bit
of interest, but thus far none of the
So-callCd football Iorccasting 'eX-
perts" have walked off with the top
money.
Those who have marked their
pages, naming the Weekend grid
winners, must present them before
noon Friday, or they Will be dis
Cardcd.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-10-10
Pantlers To
Meet Chapel
Hill Friday

The Henderson Institute Panthers
go to Chapel Hill tomorrow to meet
tho Orange county Training school
eleven in 4 conference contest.
The Painters opened here last Fri
day against H.ttrCll College, and
bowed, Is t. g.
Last year. the Panthers chalked up
4 I 10 . win over Chapel Hill, the
game being Il feature Of dedication
ceremonies of Cotton Stadium at the
Institute here.
The Kittrell College game last Fri
day was real test for the Panthers.
They showed up we'll in all depart
mcnts. except kicking, and fumbles
were costly TO their chances Of vic
tory.
Coaches Brown and Mayes have
had the boys working hard all this
week. and will wind up things this
afternoon with kicking drill.
Due TO several shifts, the lineup
will not be known until just prior to
game time Friday.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-10-10
Stocks Rally
Weakly Today

New York, Oct. 10.-(Ar) Stocks
showed a faint and seicct;vG rallyi1g
urge in today's market.
Gains ran to a point or mort III
the forenoon but these were shaved
uear the fourth hour Dealings slack
eedn perceptibly after a fairly good
start.
The better action of the list was
attributed partly to a slight easing of
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-10-10
Cotton Prices
Again Lower

New York, Oct. lO.-(AP)-Cot-
ton futures opened | to lower.
Noon values were still to I points
Off. October and December 9.53, May
9.3G.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-10-10
Nurses Whip
Beauticians

The Nurses turned the complexion
nf the Bc&uticianS To red. embalraSS-
ing them by winning 1926 to 1887 in
q bowling match between the teams
last night on the Standard Bowling
Alleys.
Miss Vera Lupton paced the Win
uerS. with 300. closely followed by
Miss Jewell Joyce. with 3O5
Mrs. Minnie Lou Branch'S 275 was
the best lor the BeauticianS.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-10-10

A London highWayman is actually
as 4 cat burglar in the
NeWgatc Calendar Of 1902.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-31
BARAN0F TAXES 2S PASSENGERS
 OUT TO SEATTLE

Southbound, the steamer Baranof was in port for an hour this fore noon bringing four passengers from the Westward, and leaving at noon with 30 passengers for Seattle and southern ports.
 Passengers arriving were Sam Baker, Ethel M. Powell and Roscie Townsend from Seward and Mary Kemmerling from Cordova
 Passengers leaving Juneau for Se- attle were Mrs Floyd Betts, Mrs w. c Ellis, MT and Mrs C. R. White, Mrs. M J Lynch, Mrs Rose Casey, T. F Hodwalker, Mabel Monsen, Velma Bloom, Phyllis Poulin, Bobby Scmmers, Mrs. R. J. Sommers, A. Rensfelt, Dorothy Ozment, J. Para disc Mrs. L. Barsten, James E. Lynch, A. E. Kremling, L. Miller, Genevieve Juneau, Florence Kilb, Anna S. Merchant, w. s. Klockin- teger, Ardis Klockinteger, MT. and Mrs. R. Rose and MT. and Mrs John Hansen
 For Ketchikan John OConnor and M D. Williams.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-31

ceeded in sinking number of troop transport ships. According to the Swedish paper there must have been great panic during the har- jed night of British and French roops to the coast. Many soldiers, it said, threw off their jackets and took off their shoes in order to swim to warships or transport ships.
 All eye witness stories published n Aftonbladt show that it was not an orderly retreat as British official quarters maintain.
 In conclusion the papers cores pondent declares that British sol diers coming from Belgium n France do not attempt to conceal their qualification at having left the bloody theatre of war in which .hey have, during the past few days been playing such an ig- noble role.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-31

to control prices was admittedly contributory cause of the fall of the Abe cabinet. Price control is one of the major aims of the pres ent administration.
 Your government has received confidential or official confirmation for all of these statements.
 There are other straws in the wind. Washington hears that the morale of the Japanese at home is at it's lowest There have been grQmblings no end over the fuel shortage; over the high prices and low wages; over the wage favor itism shown munition workers; over the thousands and thousands of little white boxes" of ashes of war dead that keep coming from the war in China; over the end- less chain of propaganda lies in- tended to bolster the spirits of the masses.
 One government reporter, little more lyrical than the rest, includ- ed the phrase that. not only in the cities but in the sticks Japan wears the pitiful air of a nation swept by the plague. M
 I wouldn't know. Whatever the truth, Washington is finding time, between comments on the whirl- ing dervish that's sweeping over Europe, to talk about the Orient,