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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-06-08

tvo-englned training in progress.
-Four engined bombers, however
are different proposition and re-
quire far more skill, experience and
judgment in handling than the
smaller ships. When it came to Sc
lection of a pilot for the giant Doug
las BIG bomber now nearing flight
test stage at Santa Monica, Calf
for example, the choice narrowed
down to two men, one Of whom was
eliminated by accidental injuries
The choice has fallen on Maj
Stanley M. Umstead. chief test pilot
of the Army Air Corps. There prob
ably are not a dozen other men in
the United States capable of ham
ding the new giant.
Production to be Doubled.
Even the smaller four-engined
bombers Of the Consolidated B-24
and the Boeing BITE types now in
production require pilots of long
experience, skill and judgment. The
War Department has been aiming
for a production of 500 a month of
these big ships; now is seeking to
double this rate to meet urgent re-
quirements of the future for longs
range equipment which Is becom-
ing increasingly vital to American
security.
Additional contracts totaling
$226,636,2O0 for Consolidated and
s95,242,696 for Boeing have been
awarded during the past week to
step up four -engined bomber pro-
duction. At the same time it was
announced that, in production
scheme unprecedented in American
industry, three major Pacific Coast
aircraft manufacturers are arrang-
ing to pool their facilities for the
production of the Boeing BITE fly
ing fortress bomber.
Each of the three companies
Boeing Aircraft Co. of Seattle, the
Douglas Aircraft Co. of Santa Mon
lea and the Vega Airplane Co., a
subsidiary of Lockheed Aircraft
Corp. of Burbank, Calf, will turn
out completely assembled four-en-
CINE bombers, Identical even to the
interchangeability of parts. Sew
eral other aircraft manufacturers,
not az yet announced, will con-
tribute to the program through sub
contracts.
More Planes Than Pilots.
At the same time, Boeing an
nounced that it will begin immedi-
ately the construction of a large
addition to the new plant No 2
of its Stearman division in Wichita,
Kans., as another part Of the fly
ing fortress production program.
The automobile industry also is
engaged in plant construction and
tooling to participate in the four
engined bomber program.
But, while the problem of pro-
ducing four engined bombers is
largely one of funds and mechanics,
both of which are being solved with
out trouble, the problem OF pro-
ducing pilots and crews capable Of
handling the great fleets of these
big aircraft is likely to be diff
cult Of solution.
Only % Qualified.
The Civil Aeronautics Authority
records show that there are only
% pilots on the domestic airlines
who hold certificates for four-en-
gined plane operation. They are
all employed by Transcontinental
& Western Air, which is using the
big four engined Boeing Strato-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-06-08

know the exact cost of the struc-
ture, but estimates it to be about
three times the $500 or s7o0 outlay
for an ordinary garage of its size.
He insists the cost is unimportant,
anyway, because he has no idea of
building more shelters on a COM
mercial basis even for his friends.
He says he made no study of bomb
shelters or of explosives and that
he has no idea just how protective
his so-called bombproof would be.
"As matter of fact" he said, IF
anybody starts dropping bombs on
Washington l think I'd take my
family down to my country home
near Annapolis in a hurry"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-06-08

islands Of Martinique and Guade-
loupe and that a naval observer was
stationed at Martinique.
Should evidence develop so that
further action by this Government
in the interest of national defense
be required" Mr.. Hull wrote, you
may be assured that any action con-
templated will accord with the
agreement reached with the other
American republics"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-06-08

A cooperative pear packing plant
at Placerville, Calf. is represented
as the largest such establishment in
the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-06-08
u. ). Builds Bombers
Faster Than Army
Can Train Pilots
Serious Lack Of Flyers
For Four-Ensined Planes
AS Production Sours
BY JOSEPH s. EDGERTON.

increasing pressure for the mass
production of giant long-range four
engined bombardment airplanes of
the Flying Fortress type and larger
Is rapidly creating very serious
problem in pilot training.
There are very few pilots in the
Army or in civil aviation today capa-
BILE OF handling these big warplanes
and such pilots cannot be trained
over night There is today no school
for the large-scale training Of pilots
for four-engined planes either in
military or civil aviation.
The Army Air Corps now Is put
ting into operation several schools
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1941-06-08

for the training
of pilots in the
opera tion of
wo-engined air.
planes and has
a large number
of two-engined
trainers avail
able or on order.
Canada also has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
Lad Injured In Fall
 Files $7,5OO Action
Damages TOtaIing SIS,OOO Sought in Four Suits
 Entered Yesterday in Court of Common Pleas

Damages totaling $1s,OO0 are ask ed in four civil actions filed late yesterday with the court of con- mon pleas. Clayton Hackenson of Wolcott, a minor, suing through her father, seeks damages of s$7, 800 for injuries allegedly suffered in a fall last September down.a flight of stairs at 228 Willow street. Henry H. Zeissett of Waterbury is charg- ed with negligence, in that he failed to keep the stairway in proper re- pair.
 Thomas Lamatola of Waterbury asks damages of 5000 from Joseph Devine, also. of Waterbury, ;. as 8 re- suit of head injuries allegedly sus- tained when Devine assaulted him Jan. 27, 194O.
 The City of Waterbury and State Bank Commissioner Walter Perry receiver for the Merchants Trus' Company of Waterbury, are named defendants in a 5000 damage suit filed against them by Mary Eliza beth Lett of Waterbury, hwo seeks to recover for alleged injuries re- sulting from a fall on the sidewalk in front of 194 Hillside avenue. The city is charged with failure to keep thewalk in proper repair and the bank, owner of the property, with negligence in allowing the side walk to become covered with snow and ice.
 George L. Holmes of Waterbury asks damages of $500 in civil ac- tion against Anthony Jasonis of Torrington as the result of an au- tomobile accident. Plaintiff, charg-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
LegisLdtiDe Ne,,s

terday received a blackthorn stick as gift. He expressed the belief that it must have come from Tip perary and might be useful in keeping the Senate under control.
 On motion of the Republican leader, Senator William L. Shea of Manchester, the Senate yester- day adopted a resolution citing its pride in the Connecticut national guard, which was mobilized Mon- day for federal service. A similar resolution was adopted previously by the House.
 Governor Hurley's nomination of Judge Thomas Molloy for an- other term on the bench of the Hartford common pleas court has been referred to the judiciary committee. No objection to con- firmation is expected.
 Expansion of the state trade school system was urged on the appropriations committee at a hearing yesterday afternoon. New trade schools are being sought by New Haven, Norwich and Water bury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27

Swords of Tradition. Mameluke swords are the traditional blades by officers of the Marine Corps Today they seldom used in battle as the use Of automatic pistols and changing methods of warfare have made them nearly obsolete But the Mamelule still remains a sidearm of the soldiers and is used for parades ceremonies and on formal Occa- siOnS. The fighting Mamelukes, after whom 1t was named prominent in Egyptian affairs more than 800 years ago. Tradition well sentiment accounts for of blades of various types in the of the Naval Academy at Annapolis Some of them were used by naval heroes in actual warfare others were gifts made to commemorate some outstanding episode in naval history Swords carried by John Paul Jones in the stirring days of the Revolution, by Stephen Decatur hero of our with Tripoli and Isaac Hul gallant commander of the fighting frigate "Od Iron sdes In the collection. Others belonged to either Oliver H. Perry, George Dewey or some other naval leader At the close of with the Barbary States early in the last century, Lieutenant OBannOn of the Marine Corps returned from the shores of TrpOll with q handsome sword of the MameIuke type and many believe that his historic exploits helped to make the sword popular with the Marines. Distinctly oriental n type the sword has grip which s fashioned somewhat like that of an Oldstyle duelIlng pistol straight croas guard and slightly curved blade about 32 inches long. Tho name Of its owner as well aS the words United States Marines are usually inscribed lts blade. Log of the U. <. Marines.
 C0od Nnhk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
U. s. Navy Sprouts New Wings
 And Seeks Pilots To Wear Elm
25,OOO FLYERS BY 1o45" IS RECRUITING GOAL

by NEA DBtVICC
 Washington Feb. 27-The Navys new motto might be ~Join the Navy and Learn to Fly" For this month the Navy Department is getting big new recruiting drive under way to bring more of the 45OO0 young men it estimates are eligible and available into the Naval Aviation Reserve.
 Less publicized than Army aviation training, the Nays pilot program has its goal 25.OO0 pilots, active and reserve, by 1945. The Army expects to train 12OO0 men year. with this 1OO0-a-month schedule reached next March, while the Navy hopes its program will be going great guns by July, 1942 turning out 800 student pilots month.
 Established in July, 1885, the Naval Aviation CadA Corps first flock of hedgling pilots numbered only sixteen. Now the Navy 1S Naval Reserve Aviation bases for preliminary teaching and three Naval Avia- ton bases for further training.
 IT'S NOT EASY TO GET IN
 Standards of eligibility are high, may have to be lowered Men admitted must have had two years at college be between 20 and 27 years old, unmarried md in fectr
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27

dents practice machine-gun firing horizontal and dive bombing, tor pedo dropping, catapult take-offs, aerial dog-fights, formations). In the Ground School, cadets become familiar with aircraft engines, trou- ble-shooting on test stands, navi- gation, radio and procedure, gum nery, aerodynamics, meteorology, practical seamanship, construction, repair and other related subjects.
 Cadets are on an eight-hour day five-day week. That gives them plenty of time for rest and recrea- ton.
 While undergoing training, they are paid $1O5 month. If they successfully complete eight months of flying courses appointment as an ensign Cat approximately $245 month) follows. For three years thereafter they serve-at the Navy's diScretion-aS naval aviators.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
DAUGHTER AIDS | INJURED FATHER
Knowledge of First Aid Training Proves VaIu-
 able in Emergency

John Fielding of Prospect noun tain owes his life to the excellent girl scout training his daughter, Mildred, received as member of the organization. fielding was pinned against a wall Monday when a tree he and his helper, Lloyd Cleal, were cutting, split and fell in Holdings path.
 { It was at this point, while Cleal was removing stones and making every effort to release the pinned man, that Mildred arrived and was able to check the considerable bleeding of her father.
 At the hospital in Torrington, where MT. Fielding is reported rest ing comfortably, doctors paid trib- ute to the presence of mind of Miss Fielding, stating her quick action probably saved his life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27

Rosalind Russell lovely cinemactress who first the light of day in this city, will do her bit for the nations defense when she appears of the four speakers Americas Town Meeting of the Ar Thurs day evening of this week the NBC-Blue Network. "How Can the Movies Air National Defense? will be the subject of the forum which will originate from Los Russell "The Uniform went into production this week at Metro-Godwyn-May Clarence Brown is directing, Hunt Stromberg producing. "The Uniform takes similar and Miss Russell to the Far East to somewhat similar background opening being staged in Borbay while Hong Kong figures in later chapters Gable who last appeared in "Comrade X" laid in Russia likewise a onetime British army officer turned international crook and plotting the theft of valuable diamond as the story opens Miss Russell who starred most recently in "No Time For Comedy" and Hired Wife," likewise portrays crook operating in high social circles against background of diplomatic intrigue in which she and Gable later became involved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
(By Democrat Legislative Reporter)


 State Capitol, Hartford, Feb. 27 The General Assembly is sched- uled to hold a Friday session tomorrow, with a gentlemen's agreement that no controversial matters will be brought up. Fri day sessions are expected to be the rule hereafter.
 The four-man committee ap- pointed by the two houses to in vestigate the merit system will hold it's first hearing privately tomorrow morning, with employees of the personnel department scheduled to testify. Rep. Harold Mitchell, of West Hartford, cOm- mittee chairman, announced that public hearings would be held later.
 Bills liberalizing the workmen's compensation act, some of them sponsored by Senator Michael V. Blansfield of Waterbury, were heard by the judiciary committee yesterday afternoon.
 The bill abolishing the offices of town and county auditors has been referred back to the finance committee by the Senate for re- phrasing. The committee has re- ported the bill favorably but wishes to make corrections in the wording.
 x
 Lieut.. Gov. Odell Shepard yes-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27

After about months test" flight training at Naval Reserve aviation bases, successful students are sent to one of the principal naval flight training centers (Pen- sacola and Jacksonville, Fla, and, after April, Corpus Christi, Tex0.
 There the students fly primary Seaplanes and landplanes until they are thoroughly familiar with every phase of emergency work. aerobatics, night flying, blind fly ing and extend flights.
 CADETS MUST COVER
 A LOT OF GROUND
 Advanced work includes work in scouting, observation patrol and fighting squadrons Gin which stu
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
EM EN.

Judge Robert L. Munger of Superior Court per formed minor miracle the other morning when pair of glasses he was wearing fell to the floor with re- sounding crash His honor smiled for moment then leaned over to retrieve what he certainly thought would be the remains of his glasses, and nOnchaantly re- placed the amazingly unbroken headpece. Court was adjourned shortly thereafter and Atty Edward T. Car mOdy and others present who could reach the judges chambers probably were given excellent demOnstra- tiOn in the fine art of legerdemain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27

ing negligence on the part of the defendant driver, states his car was greatly damaged and seeks to re- cover for such damage.
 Other writs filed yesterday, bas- ed on notes and minor debts, are as follows:
 Associates Discount Corp. Of Wa terbury vs. Marcel R. Marti of Wa tertown, $25O.
 J. E. Smith & Co, Waterbury, vs Joseph M. Zuk, New Britain, $T5O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27


 ABOVE: It takes plenty of "savvy" to fly one of these huge flying boats, so the Navy's student pilots put in plenty of practice on smaller ones before going al0ft in these, the largest type of planes used by the Navy.
 LEFT: Good news for the Naval Aviation cadet in the cockpit. He's getting the thumbs up' signal, which means the fledgling has exe- cuted the prescribed maneu- yer satisfactorily.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
Good Evening.
FATHER AND SON
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

FATHER AND SON Item. Father and Son Styles feature Spring Parade) Mother and daughter have paved the way For father and son. so they say. Identical styles the latest trend, Identical in style and color blend Father steps out in neat pin check Or a smart tweed with just heck Of color and styled on the latest line, Son follows suit, isn't that fine? Father wears brown plaid SackS, His monotone jacket nothing lacks Sons corresponding outfit takes the prize, The only difference is the size. Father buys casual fedora smarty bent, And says to the clerk-have another one sent For the boy with a feather on the side, Sort of John Barrymorist, but not too wide. Fathers topcoat is a Harris tweed, And that's just the cut for Sonny's need. Father stocks up new figured shirts, Son will wear the matter how 1t hurts. Father and son are going to town this spring, Sartorially alike they will have their fling. Should father get him 8 uniform and carry gun You're darn tootn'-So will his son.
 EM EN-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27

Albie Booth former Yale grid star and sports chair man of the local Kiwanis Club, tells I'll miss some thing if I'm not in seat with napkin tucked under my chin this noon at the Elton This Hve-Wlre service group have secured Walton Green, author of numerous magazine articles and editor and owner of the Boston Journal to give them some of the most military trends that they've heard in coon's age Abe got prevue recently of what MT. Green has in store for the Kiwanians this noon So KiwanianS who like arguments can lick their lips in expectation for Mr.
 Green has promised to leave plenty of time at the end of his talk for questions It's going to be some session. echoed Albie
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
Todays AnSwees So
 oANagUAA CRACKERS $
Questions on Comic Page

1. Radium Co is the most valua- ble.
 2. There are approximately two pounds (b) of uncovered radium m the world.
 3. Radium is worth about $9,- 100000 Co @ pound.
 4. Cancer (a) is treated with ra- dium.
 5. Mime. Curie (c), with her hus- band, discovered radium in 1898.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27

Detective Joe Bender and his better half have ac- cepted an invitation to the New Haven Police Legion aires ball March IA. Joe has been attending these functions for many years and each to 0utdO the other for merriment. Hence he's looking forward to that date with great anticipation Murray GrOssman radio salesman with the Harry Rchman personality left last Friday for extended stay in Florida Mr. and Mrs. Charles w. Henon, Jr of Three Mile Road in Middlebury have decided to chrisen their daughter of February IA Jessie Meredith
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
QUINIuPLEIS
 use MUSTEROLE for CHEST COLDS
Mother! Give YOUR Child The Same Expert Care

At the first sign of chest cold--the Dionne Quintuplets' chests and throats are rubbed with Children's Mud Mus. terole--a product made especially te promptly relieve the DISTRESS of children's colds and resulting bron- chial and croupy coughs.
 Relief usually comes quickly because Musterole is MORE than an ordinary "salve." It helps break up local oon- gestion. As Musterole is used on the Quints you may be sure you are using just about the BEST product made. Also in Regular and Extra Strength for those pBeferring stronger product.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27

.F Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Devino of Euclid Avenue are two-week-ing at Miami Florida. They made the trip by plane and expect to remain at least two weeks. Martin Monaghan of Litchfield, is flying cadet at Darr Aero Tech in Albany Georgia. He's only been there few weeks, but he certainly loves it. H. Ladd Plumley, formerly of this city, has been appointed of the three assistant superintendents of group sales for the Travellers Insurance Company in Hart ford Al Doblins is seriously thinking of joining the Army. Grace Larrivee and Al Zenick enjoyed Tommy Dorsey and his band Sunday in Hartford
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
Daily Statistics
 On Auto Accidents

General Traffic Accident
 Data
 Total Number of Traffic Acci- dents Reported For Last Year As of This Date, S,l16. Estimated Number of Traffic Accidents Caused So Far This Year As of This Date, 3,326. Total Number of Personal In. juries Caused Last Year As of This Date, 1881.
 Estimated Number of Personal Injuries Caused So Far This Year As of This Date 1861.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
FATHER TAKES A WIFE"

Anne Shirley and Adolphe Men, jou will have the leading roles in RKO Radios "The Father Takes a Wife" which will be produced by Cliff Reid with Jack lively direct ing. Other important roles will be filled by Signe Hasso, Alberto Vila and James Ellison. The original story was written by Dorothy and Herbert Fields.
 England's Royal Mint reports that 500,O00,O 900 pennies have dis appeared in the last 80 years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27

News Item: Father and Son Styles to Feature sp
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27

Lieut.. Gov. Odell Shepard yes-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-09

y Mrs. Frank FIT. president.
will preside, Mrs. Stewart W.
Munroe. financial chairman, and
Mrs. John J. O'Brien. treasurer,
will read their reports.
A feature of the meeting will
he a brief devotional ceremony,
international in theme, 10 be di-
rected by Mrs. George s. Yaple,
new board chairman.
Mrs. George d. Huntington is
chairman of the nominating
committee and Mrs. Glenn Coul-
ter. chairman of tellers. Polls
will be open from IL a. m. to 7
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-09
Homemakers in Combined Program

ffeMEMAKERs CLUBS Of
the various branches OF the
Y. w. c. A. are combining TO
hold a Lincoln's birthday lunch
con, Wednesday. at the Highland
Park branch. Woodward and
Winona avenues. p. II. Pope.
member Of the Ridgedale Play
ers. will do his clever imper-
sonation of Lincoln in costume
and read the emancipation
proclamation.
Mrs. George s. Yaple, chair
man OF the Central branch
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-09
MISS JULIA MAToHsKoVA,

MISS JULIA MAT0bSKoVA.
vice president of the Worlds
y. w. c. A. and former national
secretary of the Y. w. {. A. in
Czecho-Slovakia, will be the
principal speaker at the forty
eighth annual meeting of the
Detroit "Y' Thursday night in
the central building. She will
speak on Faith. Freedom and
Fellowship in 1941.'
Miss Hope Whiten is general
chairman of the annual meeting
which will follow buffet dinner
from 6 10 7 p. m.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-09
Detroit Nurses
Dinner Thursday

DETROIT NURSES are taxi
ing night off from worry
about the shortage OF nurses
for national defense. the flu cpl
demic. etc. to enjoy themselves
at their annual dinner party.
which will be held Thursday at
z o'clock, in the Fort Shelby
Hotel. A style show will be
staged by the J. L. Hudson
company.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-09
Swedish Unit Host
To Cosmopoff Iii

COSMOPOLITAN WoMAN'S
CLUBS program and tea
Wednesday have been arranged
by its Swedish group. The Fran
Lodge of the Visa Order will
present Swedish drill team un-
der direction of Captain Kath-
crime Krasa. Miss Ruby Nelson
will present a program OF
music. -
The meeting is scheduled for
2 p. m. in the Central Y. w. c. A.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-09

Wv c. A. board. will speak
on The Responsibility of
Women in the World Today;
Mrs. John f. Riker will sing a
group of songs and Mrs. William
r. Alvord will lead the devo-
tons.
Mrs. Clarence Riedel, presi-
dent of the International Center
Homemakers' Club. is general
chairman, assisted by Mrs. John
l.. Pickering Jr., chairman of
the Y. home relations depart
ment.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-09
Mrs. Hutchinson
Hostess at Meeting

MRS. b. Z. HUTCHINSON
will be hostess to the Crosse
Pointe branch of the Womans
National Farm and Garden AS
ISOLATION. Monday, at 2:30
o'clock, at her house on Lake
land avenue, Crosse Pointe.
DR.. George r. Wheeler OF the
Central State College. Mt. Pleas
ant. will speak on What Con-
servation Means to You"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-09
To Visit Brother

GERALDINE HIGBfE is ieav-
ing this Sunday for Pasadena.
whore she will visit her brother,
Carlton NJ. Higbie Jr.