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Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-08
DEFENSE AND THE
WAGE-HOUR ACT
(Oroville Mercury-Register)

(Oroville Mercury-Register)
The country doubtless was pleased at
the Presidents request that defense in
dustries operate "a hours day. That
is what must be done to get the right
action. Let us, however, consider some
of the results of such a speed-up pro-
gram. Naturally, skilled workers must
be taken from every available source to
man the defense machine. This will re-
suit in shortage of skilled manpower
everywhere. 1t will result, of course, in
a shortage of things needed to supply
the domestic demand.
Now we all know that the President
is extremely interested in keeping prices
down. He does not want the cost of liv-
ing to soar as it did during the last war.
But prices will shoot up if there is a
shortage, and his 24-hour mandate is
sure to result in shortages wherever
plants are slowed down by the taking of
skilled workers for defense jobs.
What the President should realize
quickly is that it is impossible to operate
a slow wheel within fast wheel with
out creating friction The fast wheel
is the defense speed-up. The slow wheel
is domestic production handicapped by
the wage and hour act.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-08
by Peter Edson...
The Inside Track in Washington

worker, just as it takes time to
build a factory. With speed of pro-
cuction important there is not time
to build new factories, and for this
reason it is probable that the next
year will see a spread of the move
ment to bring into defense pro-
ducion small manufacturing plants
not now working on defense con-
tracts.
National Association or Manu-
facturers has just completed a sur
vey of the middle-sized plants with
from 20 to 500 workers. 1t listed
$4,000 plants with a million and
a half workers. As per cent OF them
skilled, ready to work on $4,000
machines that can offer two MIL
lion hours a day to defense pro-
duction. Defense ploym n
therefore, is bound to spread to
these small shops.
BY June, 1912. there VIII be no
excuse for anyone being unemploy-
ed except for lazy, shiftless unre-
liability and Incompetence.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-08

Seeing that the supply of work.
ers trained for their jobs is ON
hand with a machine to work at is
just as important as seeing that
there is an adequate supply of raw
materials. It takes time to train
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-08
So They Say

When one realizes what a tre-
mendous privilege it is to be a
citizen of the United States. it is
a small matter for an Individual to
offer his very best to any cause
which is devoted to the defense of
democratic ideals.
Emil Ludwig, German-born au-
thor. on volunteering to help the
Savings Bond program.
No American worker needs to be
reminded what is at stake for labor
in the present world crisis. Every
thing is at stake.
Sidney Hillman, OPM
Many sceptical observers say that
initiation is inevitable ). deny this
most emphatically.
Leon Henderson, price controller,
OEM.
Hungry people, undenourished
people, i'll people do not make for
strong defense.
Clyde Davis, OPM
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-08

A famous detective says that wo-
men are poor Investigators. Our
guess is he'd not married.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-08

Minneapolis paperhanger was
sent to prison for having three
wives. Maybe he'll enjoy the peace
and quiet.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-08

A pastor says, CAS- you think, SO
You are" So-if you don't think,
you just aren't.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-08

A success makes his wife a fur
coat out of the wolf at the door.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-08
Thought for the Day

Favour is deceitful and beauty is vain: but wom-
that feareth the Lord. she shall be praised
Proverbs 80.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-05-08

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
 Agreements
The following agreements were

The following agreements were filed teddy with Compensation Commissioner Joseph E. Talbot:
 John Fusco of 276 Tudor street against the I. M. Shapiro Co.,, Inc, of Waterbury, S13 beginning March 14, for mubilical hernia and back strain.
 John Zorn of 196 Hillside ave- nue, against the Torrington Build ing Company, $22.5O starting March 23, for confusion of the left hand and tenosynovitis.
 Louis Labanara of Homestead avenue, against the Laube Inter. state Corp. of Waterbury, $15 be- ginning April 8, for lacerations and burns of the face.
 Omer LaBracque of Terryvllle, against the Scovill Mfg. Company of Waterbury, S1S.70 specific conn pensation for 5 weeks to be paid in . lump sum ($93.5O), for 20 per cent loss of the function of the 3rd finger of the right hand.
 Tofile Tataronowicz of Union City, against the Eastern Mall leable Iron Company of Nauga- tuck, $9 beginning April 5, for . cut on the back of the index fin- ger of the left hand.
 Thomas Crowley of 25S Wood street, against the Farer News
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
HOPEV|LLE CLUB
 MEETS TUESDAY
New Club House Proposal to Be Among Topics for
 Discussion

The April meeting of the Hope vile Community Club will be held at the Hopeville School gymnasium tomorrow evening
 A large crowd is expected to att tend in order to discuss the most advantageous location for the newly proposed club house Several differ ent sites are under consideration, but the most suitable location has not been definitely decided upon.
 A report from the Improvement Committee is expected that will be of interest to all residents of the community, and 1t 1s expected that a number of new members will be enlisted.
 The card tournament which is held at the close of each meeting has interested a great many of the residents of the community, and it is expected that a larger crowd will attend the April meeting in order to participate in the tournament. Anyone interested in participating may do so, but attending the club meeting tomorrow evening at 800 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
Directing Retreat

UuVCthHS AeOWS1e
 Rev. John German. MS, Q rla- tive Waterburian, will be the Re- treat Master. Father German Is a member of the La Sallette Order and Is now stationed in Hartford. Father German is well-known in Waterbury, having conducted many successful missions in various churches of this city.
 The Retreat is not open only to members of the CYO, but to all Catholic Youth of the city includ- ing members of Children of Mary organization, Junior Holy Names, Junior Newman Clubs, etc. All High school groups and out of high school groups are urged to attend.
 Some of the guests expected at the Communion Breakfast arc Mayor Vincent A. Scully; Mrs. George Goggins, president of the Waterbury Council of Catholic Wo. men; Miss Eleanor Greene, Dioce- san Director of the 0. Y. O.; Pat rick Wallace, State President of the c. Y. O., and Rev. Eugene P. Cryne, city advisor. ,hi
 Members of the Religious Com mittee and Executive Committee working on the Retreat and Com munion Breakfast are as follows: Rev. Phillip Hussey, Rev. John Dial, Charles H. Rinaldi and Miss Dor- othy Zibell, chairman and co. chairman, respectively, James Smith Eileen Parmalee, Elizabeth Roy, Agnes Dumouchel, Helen Schauster, Anne Raimo, Lillian Germano, Hen- " Kawecki, Mary Goggins, Marie Medford, John Rossi, Dorothy Sci. bert and Alexander Mole.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
|C.Y.O. RETREAT
 OPENS FRIDAY
Rev. John German, M. s. to Offciate at Services;
 Breakfast Sunday

The Catholic Youth Organization of the City of Waterbury is spon- soring its Second Annual Retreat and Communion Breakfast. The Re- treat will start on Friday evening, April 18, at 7:3o o'clock at the 1m- maculate Conception church. Those attending the Retreat will attend the 8 o'clock Mass on Saturday morning and services on Saturday afternoon and evening. Sunday morning the retreatants will receive Communion in their own parishes and will the attend the Communion Breakfast in the Immaculate Con- ception church basement. Closing services of the Retreat will be held Sunday afternoon, April 20, at 2:S0 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
MAN ABOUT TOWN

eN-AAAN e4A%0S4 4OuNSN
 Mrs. Morton DOwney (Barbara BennetO has changed her mind about letting him divorce her in Conn. She will fight 1t The Johnny Greens (Betty Furness) have reconciled in N. Y. w. Willkie's first client (upon his return to law practical will be the N. Y. Stock Exchange Ztta Johann will confirm flash of Sunday, April 9th, by marrying again on the 9th, at her Nyack (N. Y.) manse. He is Wall Streeter. They met three weeks ago The William Simpsons will surprise the Uppity Set <. Alice Faye and Phil Harris have set a date in early summer. she tells friends The N. Y. Times is said to be considering shuttering its Berlin branch We picked Fenelon to cop the Derby last year but he proved to be the best three year old of ie40 anyway .. If Por- ter's Cap runs, he'll be the long shot choice for our g.
 VlC Mature, who was under the srgeons' stiletto for an appendec- tomy, was spurned by the draft board for flat feet .. Vic insisted that Moss Hart, author of "Lady in the Dark" ride in the ambulance with him and hold his hand while he took the ether A priest gave Vic Holy Communion before the operation He Is coming along fine .. He brought eight copies of . magazine containing his life sctory-for all the nurses-the big flirt!
 The Henry Morgenthau, Jrs., will celebrate their Silver Wedding An- niversary next Thursday '. Chief Justice Chas. Evans Hughes is ex- pected to confirm the longtime ru- mors of his resignation at the end of May. His legal sec'y is already seeking another job Young filman Robert Sherwood and Carol Berg are hotter than @ tip on the 9th race by Keats and Kling of the Mirror The on-again- -off-again romance between Ruth Joseph, the lovely show gal, and dancer M. Kelly is on again Steve F'uld is niak- ing 6 F'uld of himself over Beverly Leslie, but so is Macoco It's Q boy over at the M. Goulds tSu- zanne Close) Lillian Roth reversed things by landing one on c. Weiner's kisser in Q Hollywood hot spot, while his new gal, Iris Adrian, laughed fit to kill.
 Verne Marshall and Robert La Toilette, sponsored by the America First Committee, and with consider able trumpet footing, attracted only 2,OOO and 2,500 persons to their lec- lures at the Shrine Auditorium, Les Angeles And they gave away the tickets! The capacity is 5000 With . charged adnlis. sion Dorothy Thompson packed the place That same percentage, two thirds. accurately represents the West Coast sentiment for Allies.
 Johnny Downs, the film juvenile, and June Draper, the ingenue, will l1oneymoooooo in Honolulu after their merger on June 28th .. That paper Is reported to have just rec'd e new package of cabbage from its packer, which1l pay the way at least until Sept. 1 A divorcee is unified with Whatta- Manville because he promised to an nounce their "betrothal" at Monte Carlo last Wednesday and didn't III. And didn't Tefe Ferry cuff the party because 1t was promised that the story would splatter on the front pages? Amt 1t Q shame Mame? Penny (Blondie) Singleton has Q new hair-tint-Sil-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
PAGEANT CANTATA IS PRESENTED HERE

A costume pageant cantata, Joyous Easter Tidings" was pre- sented last night at the Mount Olive A. M. E. Zion church, under the direction of Rev. Samuel w, Weller, pastor. Included in the cast were twenty-four members of the church and choir.
 Participating were: Mrs. Louis Johnson, Mrs. Rosa L. Weller, Shepard Mum, Robert Ryder, Hem ry Petaway, Luther Mcdonald, Miss Virginia Daniels, Mrs. Arthea Scott, Mrs. Louise Curtiss, Mrs. Josephine Mum, Mrs. Julia Craig, D. Dewitt Fogg, Haskell Holman, Miss Eleanor Gatling, Mrs. Louise Whiting, Mrs. Margaret Hunter. Mrs. Corrine Mum, Mrs. Marie Burke, Mrs. Mary Little, Marion Weller, Gertrude Johnson, Joyce Hunter and 1nez Johnson.
 Rev. Thomas Holmes and Rev. A. D. Gatling led the devotions. Mrs. Drady Sturdivant was organ ist. Other musical selctions were performed by Mrs. B. c. ODell, pianist, and Miss Rena Weller, violinist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
STUDENT TOOTH DECAY RISES

Minneapolis, Minn. --(UP)- Uni- versity of Minnesota students are heavier, healthier and taller than they were . decade ego, but they have 90 per cent more tooth decay. studies made in the college of den- tistry show.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
BLIND MAN APPRAIsEs CARS

New Albany, Indiana - (UP) - In spite of his blindness, Nor gan Trinkle will give e cash or trade price on an automobile in 10 min utes. Through practice he has learned to appraise used cars by lis- tening to the motors, and feeling the lenders, tires, paint and up- holstery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14

Waterville, April 14-Observar1ce of Easter Sunday began with an early sunrise service, at the Grace Methodist church at 2 a. m, con- duted by the Epworth League so- ciety under the leadership of Olive Johnson.
 Others taking part were, Law renee Vibbert, who led in prayer, Merton Hornbecker, reading the re- sponsive lesson, and Janet Brodie, the speaker. The society served hot cross buns and coffee to friends and members of the congregation attending.
 Rev. Ernest F. Weise addressed the meeting of the Everyman's Bible class ct 9 a. m., speaking on the parable. The Unjust Steward" Frederick R. Book conducted the meeting, and Vincent Leonard led the song service.
 At the morning hour of worship at the Grace Methodist church, the choir rendered special music, "As It Began to Dawn" by F. Flexing- ton Harker; "He Is Risen, Halle luah", by c. Austin Miles. Mir Weise preached the seromn, Be yond the Veil', and during the service the sacrament of baptism and reception of new members took place.
 In the evening, o'clock the choir rendered the Easter Cantata, King Triumphart", by E. L. Ashofrd. The director was Charles Probert, with Mrs. Ida Benson organist. The al- tar was decorated with Easter lilies and other spring flowers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
CONCORDIA SOCIETY
 HOLDS ROCK PARTY

The Concordia Singing society held @ book beer fest at Concortiaa hall last night, with more than 200 mem- berS and guests attending. Among the entertainers were Jacqueline Dessereaux, Marshall Shaker and Edmund Ansara. Broclwurst and frankforts were eaten. John A. Kelly and Paul Reed were co.chair- men of the entertainment commit tee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14

too much commotion. We recom- mend Rattlesnake as the air raid heaAquarters for Britain. The cave there is safe, except for blacksnakes and rcd adders, the water supply is nearby, the chances for observa- ton are superior. If we could doat ., bond Issue to buy . few anti. aircraft gums, the chances of cov- ering this town would be excellent. Enemy ships would fly around by way of Iceland and Newfoundland tO reach New York, if wo had . battery at Rattlesnakes.
 Almost every day, transport ships fly past Rattlesnake. Our gunners could practice on them, firing far enough ahead 50 as not to en- danger the passengers. Our air observers could get training in spotting planes, by day and by night, and the air alarms might be sounded ct noon on Saturday just to keep the citizens alert.
 
 Greg Cassidy says we can have . right.of.way to Rattlesnake through his meadow. The approach from Flood Bridge Road could be used by the older people who do not like to climb bare cliffs. From Poverty side, we might let . few folks from Southbury come up to hide in our caves, k they promised to behave properly and would bring along plenty of felt boot cider. There's merit In the Rattlesnake setup. Let's all rustic around and get things set now.
 The eel run has started In the Pennington River and that means we may soon find the slippery devils taking bait hereabouts. South Britain eels are big and chunky. Since the dam at Zoar was put in, we have secured only adult eels in our streams The little fellows never seem to make the grade to our town.
 On Saturday, anglers from everywhere arrived at tho banks fo our rivers In swarms. Accord ing to reports, they found con- ditions fair and, if their bait didn't freeze, they should have caught Q few snap turtles. Right here we want to sound . warn. in about country roads. A week ago we saw . new Cadillac begged down to the axles. A man in once. .spotless sport clothes was prying at the tenders with Q length of rail fence, until the owner came, along and made him put the rail back. In this car, ali attractive female was racing the motor and splashing mire on the gent in the store clothes. A good time was had by all, but the car was still mired, last we heard.
 If you chance to get stuck on Q country road, don't tear out all the gears trying to get out. Just walk to the nearest telephone and call up the first selectman, It's his job to keep roads passable and to aid anyone begged down. The statute books make this clear, so save your energy and use the telephone freely. Town of- ficials are public servants; If you don't believe, ask one.
 The shad season opens on April 20th. Flshermen predict . good haul and an early one. Right now, in dozens of Connecticut River towns. people are mending nets, whittling out new floats, calkine their boats Before long, you'll have . chance to buy shad, and there's . fish that rates serf- ous consideration. A good shad season brings about 3S0.O00 lbs. of mighty fine ratlons to Connec- ticut Yankees and their guests. shad are full of vitamlns and bones, but the bones arc forgotten when you get . m0ushful of white meat. Order shad newsand avoid disappolntUent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
SOUTH BRITAIN BRIEFS
By BILL GARRr0Us

When you hear the stlarl of motors topside, don't duck down cellar because 1t will probably be those 24 U. s. Army Curtiss P-40s now based on 0roton, Conn. Our
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14

The Women's auxiliary of St. Paul's Episcopal church will hold @ sewing meeting tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the parish hall with Mrs. Robert Greatorex in charge
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14

A new peacetime plane has been announced by StinsoN. The plane Is a three.place, high-swing mono- plane, with e top speed of ll5 miles an hour. The plane has takeo1 run of only $50 feet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
Pastor Leaves Today

A Communion service was held at St. Pauls Episcopal church at 8 a. m., with Rev. Harry w. Per- kins of North Woodbury as celeb rant. The children presented their Mite Box offerings at the Sunday school period, 9:30 a. no and at the churh service at l0:3o. Rev, Roger Barney preached his final sermon. He is leaving today to take new duties as assistant to the priest-in- charge of the Carroll County Mis- sions at North Conway, New Hamp- shire.
 The Easter lilies and plants used in the church yesterday were given in memory of the following: MT. and Mrs. John H. Barlow, George Hubbell, Miss Alberta Rehm, MT. and Mrs. s. A. Totten, John H.. MacMullen. Mrs. B. W. Bailey, Mir, and Mrs John Cookson, William H, Davis, MT. and Mrs. Charles Dra-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14

The matter of air raid protec- tioGa should be attended to now, before the bonn beFs arrive and while the de- a--a ---..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
Rehearsal Tonight

A weekly rehearsal and meeting of the Fairmount Fife, Drum and Bugle corps will be held tonight at 8 o'clock, at the drum corps rooms on Thomasto navenue. The corps plans to enter a meet in Hartford in the near future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
Cottage Sets s1 % s1 ss s1ss

Dainty cross-bar muslins and dimities in a grand selection of colors at $l.0o! Blue, green and red marquisettes or Fiesta trimmed marqusettes in dotted patterns at $l59! Novelty organdies in red, green or blue with flocked ruffles-or tailored ones with fringed ends at $l.98!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14

myers are Mk- ing . look at Connecticut and the ships they pilot are a sight to ere ate the Hitler shivers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14

Softball practice for the girls of St. Michael's c. Y. o. society was held this afternoon at the Water vile park.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
The Democrats Service Bulletin
PAN AMERICA

today American Conference caed by James G. Bain secretary of state the cabinet of Pe ident Harrison adopted resolution forming the Pan American Unio composed of the republics of North Central and South America.
 Today hemisphere closer bonds of mutual interest than before in world history The story the discovery settlement and political organization of the west hemisphere and the establishment of the 2 American Repub.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14

Co.,, of Waterbury, $9.29 starting March Il, for double hernia of the left side.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
"Quoker"
 Net Curtains s1ss and $1ss

There's nothing prettier at your shining windows than sunshine sitting through the fine or big meshes of smart net cur tains! Have them with adjustable tops that make 1t easy to fit all your windowsl Several beautiful patterns in ecru.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14

Members of the Holy Name so- ciety attended the 8 o'clock Mas in Q body at St. Michaels church, and the special Easter music was rendered by the Junior and Senior choirs at the three Masses, 8, 9:l5 and II o'clock, with Miss Winifred Delaney as organist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14

DRAPERIEs - THIRD FLOOR
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
Easter Observances
 Featured By Prayers
Special Programs Offered in Local Churches; Rev.
 Roger Barney Breaches Farewell Sermon
WATERVILLE
Corespondent-Mra B. w. Henion Telephone s-Sles

per, Mrs. Jane Webster and Alice webster, William Charles Draper, Mrs. Elizabeth Leising, Mir. and Mrs. George Dorman, Mrs. Frank Cookson, Helen Balkan Barney, Mrs. Fred Wooster, and Rev. Wil- liam Penfield of Waterbury.
 Miss Elizabeth M. Weeks, minis ter of the Waterville Union church, delivered an Easter message at the 10 a. m. service, and the choir ren- dered special music: If Thou Hadst Known, by Lowden; From Thy Love as a Father, by Gonoud; "Opon the Gates, by Knapp, and choral from "The Redemption, by Gonoud, also a tenor solor "Hosan- na", by Gren!er.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
Cretonne Slip Covers

Let the flowers that bloom in the Spring burst into big beautiful blos- soms all over your living room Mix them up with stripes, too. It's smart! Glorious colors in covers that look like they were custom-made, what with fine welting, box pleats and all. Sunfast and tubfast for lasting beau ty. '
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14
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yer Penny-which has hair stylists pulling theirs for not thinking of 1t first Phyllis Brooks new stage door Johnny is handsome Phil Ammidown. Nice feller, but no moolah.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-14

The best remedy we know for Spring fever is sparkling marquisette curtains at your windows! Plain or fluffy pin dot ones with fetching Cape Cod ruffles at $l59! Dot or novelty pattern ones with a gener- ous six-inch ruffle at $l.98. The latter 4s" wide x 2A yards long.