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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13

and the thousand and one other items the fleet requires. The new Atlantic bases are chiefly useful as advance bases for patrol bombers and as blocks against their use as invasion bases for a potential ene- my.
 In the Pacific, the picture is less secure. Adequate bases are lacking to guard the Pacific approaches to the Panama Canal. Delayed ir1- provements at Guam probably makes indefensible this link to the Philippines, should that outpost be taken. Hawaii, Americas Pacific Gibraltar" is fairly well ready and will soon be supported from air and submarine bases in Alaska. These are the northernmost of Americas 25 coastal bases.
 What the U. s. Navy at present lacks in bases is partially offset by the recent promise of President Roosevelt, the navy's Commander in.chief, that the Navy will resist all attempts of any potential enemy to seize bases that might be used against America.
 Such is the navy's position in ships and bases. The third aspect of sea power is men. Without It's men, the navy's ships and bases are just 50 many derelicts and 50 much real estate. Fortunately, the U. s Navy's strongest point is It's living men-o'-war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13
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To carry out these various jobs, the navy employs many kinds of ssaplaneS, based on both land and sea. In addition to carriers, planes are based on battleships (three-plus each) and cruisers (four-plus eacf), from which they can be launched by catapults, and on special smaller plane tenders. Many types of U. s. Navy planes are universally con- sidered the worlds finest.
 Huge patrol bombers, like the Consolidated Catalina" which sighted the Bismarck for Britain's fog-bound naval posse, have 8 tre- me ndous range, exceeding 5000 miles. One of these bombers can watch many thousand square miles of sea in one day.
 Shorter-range, bunt very deadly, are the scout bombers which per- form the double duties implied in their name. Many of these are also convertible into dive bombers. The navy still believes that dive bomb-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13

More importantly, it must be re- membered that air fleets, unlike sea fleets, cannot operate in all weather. The navy cannot count on planes for scouting in foggy or rough weather, must rely on cruisers, de- stroyers and submarines when planes are grounded" at sea.
 Increased emphasis on air power has made all the more important the second major aspect of sea pow er-bases.
 Modern fleets cannot operate much more than 2500 miles from their bases. Tn the past year Amer ica has improved her naval strength through the acquisition of bases in the Atlantic stretching from Green land and Newfoundland in the north to the coast of Brazil.
 It takes more than the acquisi- ton of land, however, to make 8 fleet base. It takes years to build the necessary drydocks, fuel storage tanks, repair shops, grocery stores
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13

CTS are most effective in the role for which 1t created them - to att tack ships.
 Dive bombing calls for the peak of physical perfection in both plane and pilot. Both must be able to withstand the terrific strain of an almost vertical power dive, hurtling towards the uprushing sea at g speed approaching eight miles a minute. Screaming down from perhaps 10000 feet to within a couple of thuosand feet of his tar- get, the pilot drops his bomb and "pulls out" This Is the crucial moment for both pilot and plane, for gravity pulls them with tre- mendous force back towards the sea. AS 1t does so, the pilot mo- mentarily loses consciousness.
 To take care of these critical Sec- onds, the Nazis reportedly equipped their dive bombers with & device to freeze the stick as the plane pulled out, until the pilot could re- gain consciousness and take con- trol.
 Dive bombers are the most spectacular, but by no means the most important of the navy's air arm. The value of torpedo planes was proven by the British air att tack on Italian ships at Taranto and again against the Bismarck.
 One criterion of any navy's strength is the capacity of her afr craft carriers and the speed with which they can get their warbirds aloft. The U. s. Navy's carriers hold nearly twice as many (up to 120) planes as foreign carriers, can launch them almost three times as | fact
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13
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Today the two-ocean navy, the training of "boots" (recruits) and mountains of paper work are putt ting strain on the rlavy's officers. In the past the navy has been ale most completely dependent on 300 Annapolis graduates each year for its officers This year men have been hurried through the Naval Academy and the trickle Of officers is swelled with Naval Reservists and some 10000 college men soon to be made ensigns in a four-month "hur- ry-up' course
 It takes almost as long to train sailor as to build battleyship, for the navy is a vastly complex machine which can be run only by highly skilled technicians. The average U. S. sailor Is the best edu-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13

cated fighting man in the worids with nearly three years of high school education. He also IS the best paid.
 The navy does not draft men, de-. pends entirely on enlistments for itS boots (but with It's two-ocearl needs in mind, the navy is already con- sidering possible use of draftees0 After the boot puts in five weeks of tough elementary training at one of four naval training stations, he goes to sea. He will choose either "deck gang" or "black gang" (enine force). GA red stripe on a sailors uniform where sleeve joins shoulder signifies black gang; a white striper deck gang.) His working day will start before dawn, and end after dark. ~
 Instilled with the traditions of John Paul Jones CT have not yet begun to fight"), Commodore Perry C"Don't give up the ship"), and Adj miral Farragut ("Damn the torpe. does, go ahead"), he leads a tough. disciplined life. His is a hard job, demanding exact and specialized knowledge. He must be able to res spond to every order with a smart Aye, aye, sir" 2
 Aye, aye, sir" means "the orS, der is understood, sir, and will be carried out" s@ TOMORROW: When the fleeS ] fiRhtg.) Ee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13
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Railroads parade. circular on the comforts Of railroad travel today brings to mind train trips Of not so many years ago. Especially devastating was train trip in the day coach hot summer day. And chair in the parlor not apprecaby better, because neither was sreamlined neither air-condtioned Steam run often found happy lodging in receptive eye although the arrival of the cinder not particularly happy to the the person the receiving end of the cinder Now you can ride in day coach cool and clean unlike the
 red green plush seats of years ago. You can open the window without getting all the spaterngs from fiery engine and you can step into diners and club and
 have yourself good time while you travel here and there Generally trains tme You don't wait from half hour to hour for the welcome whistle, freeze or roast station platforms because train schedules are pretty regular except for unusual If you are travelling great distances your chair can be adjusted for reclining. The modern train makes some pretense at style and decoration not the prosac affair it upon time It is pretty comfortable place to be when you must travel and if you've got to get train sick you can get train sick in comfort All in all the choo choo cars of today considerable step forward in the Railroads on Parade
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13

MT. and Mrs. John Shaw, of 2 White Oak Lane, are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary today However formal celebration is planned this day for their memorial occasion, but tomorrow it will be diff fcrent story. A special Mass in their honor at SS Peter and Paul Church Saturday at ayem will most appropriately naugurate the program. Later in the day party will follow at the Chase Country Club Their three sons, JOhn Fred and Edward will be at their side the entire day. John Sr, you know, is the Iikeable chap in the pay department of the Chase Metal Works.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13
Teday's AnsweTs e@
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Questions on Comic Page

T. sergel Rachmaninoff and Ed- die Duchin both play the piano; the former, classical music; the latter, modern swing and such.
 ?. Albert Spalding and Ben Ber- nie are violinists.
 3. Johann Brahms was cofn- poser of symphonies Mickey Rooney also has written one.
 {. Emma luck was an Austrian singer: Ginny Simms also Is a singer.
 s. Vincent Lopez and Artur Schnabel are both pianists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13
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Along the way. |. Get out the old Jalopy any eve ming Cor afrenoon morning you your own man) and the sights before June escapes. Not the man of daisies, the sweet smelling clover, whole fields of it, the butercups the ferns the laurel against the green of the woods. A few miles will bring you t ospots worth bragging about . Connecticut in June is eye full. Take the roads that lead to Middlebury and Woodbury and Southbury you might go as far as South Britain d.. Then there's Washington and New Preston and New Milford hills all around you. Again you might travel north to Thomason and along up the route with fields of daisies on either side and the side of Morris in the distance clear day. An alter native route is by way of the reservoir and on through Morris, then taking many of the roads that lead on to Litchfeld. Out of Torrington there's Norfolk and Winsted and Barkhamsted and Winchester where you get closeup of the mountain laurel To the east there's always Cheshire then the other points. Whatever direction you travel you will find much to see on these rare June days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13

Soldiers and sailors both, the Ma rines are trained to fight aship and ashore. Called the navy's army, they are its most highly selected human material. Only one volun- teer in seven is accepted to make up the 50O00 "devil dogs" whose bravery and risks are fabled Amer icana. Tn the last war, every third Marine who fought was decorated for bravery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13
AFTERNOON CLUB
 WINDS UP SEASON
Mrs. Ira Stevens Hostess to Pinochle Players at
 Fireplace Luncheon
MIDDLEBURY Correspondent: Nancy Riley
 Telephone S.0Al0

Middiebury. June 13-Mrs. Ira w. Stevens was hostess yesterday after- noon at her home on North street to the final get-together of the Ladies' Afternoon Pinochle club. Six tables were in play and prizes award- ed at each table going to Mrs. A. S. Judd, Mrs. Omer Proulx, Loah Nan Stevens, Mrs. Donald Grahame, Mrs. Wilkins and Mrs. John Hansen. A delicious fireplace luncheon was served.
 About sixty persons were present at a miscellaneous shower held on Wednesday evening, for Miss Anna Wolff of Shadduck road who IS to be married on July l2 to John Pol man. The home was prettily deco- rated in streamers of pink, green and whie while the bride to be re- ceived many beautiful gifts. Later a delicious buffet luncheon was served.
 On Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock Mrs. Calvin Martin will show col- OTGu UlUVAcS dkiQ opSdh Vll tilO M' O. A. camp at the Bradleyville school. MT. Martin will give full de- scription of camp life at Camp Ma taucha. Parents and friends are irl- vited to attend.
 Mrs. John zwick of Stephen road opened her home this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock with a dessert bridge for the benefit of the fund to re- decorate the interior o fSt. John of the Cross church. This is the first Of a series of card parties which will be held for this purpose by the ladies of the parish.
 A special program will be held on Sunday morning at the Congrega- tional church by the pupils of the church school. They will present Through the Bible" Baptism and presentation of Bibles will also take place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13
BY TOM WOLF


 (NEA Service Stan CorrspOndent)
 New York. June l3-One of the most effective and terrifying new weapons to come from Hitler's blitzkreig arsenal has been the dive bomber. Yet the dive bomber is neither new nor Hitlers. It made its appearance in Americas navy as early as 1924.
 It is no accident that dive bomp- ing is the U. S. Navy's brain child. Americas admirals have long been alert to the possibilities = advan- tages and dangers-of naval air arm. Planes have three distinct uses in naval warfare: as offensive weapons, bombing and torpedoing enemy concentrations; as defensive weapons against enemy planes; as scouts and eyes of the fleet. finding the enemy and then directing the fire of battle ships beyond the hori- 1on.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13
Air Force Is Powerful Muscle" In U. s. Sea Arm

Every turn In the war which brings 1t closer tO the U. s. spot lights anew the U. $. Navy - Amerlca's first line of defense. The article blow, second of three, . takes you behind the scenes to show you the navy in action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13

If air power is the navy's strength, 1t is also its weakness. On hand are less than half of its 10,000-plane goal And Americas ships, though speedily preparing are not yet ful- ly armed or armored against enemy air power.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13
FLYER TURNS IN FIRE ALARM

Edentoa, N. c. (UP)-An uaiden- tiled Nayay Pilot from the Norfolk Naval Base is credited with saving the farm house of Timothy Eure, Gates County farmer. The pilot noticed Eure's barn burning and swooped low over the building time and again until he had attracted the attention of Eure who was working in 6 field some distance away.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13

Jack Rutman, prominent David Fannick Post member is enjoying his mid winter vacation in Maiden Mass Better late than never, Jack! Oily Petrillo of Morningsde Avenue has joined the family again after completing his junior year at Niagara University Joe Phelan of Uncle Sam's mail truck drivers, and Myrtle Hayes will celebrate their third wedding anniversary tomorrow. Sergeant Serge R. Doucette of 596 South Main Street is home on 10-days furlough from National Guard duties at Camp Banding, Florida.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13
JUNE CONTRASTS

JUNE CONTRASTS snail we sing of and brides fThev continue to bomb foreign countryslueSl. Joumencementsi what truly joyous occasions! (Each day Europe features new invasions)' How lovely the girls carrying the daisy chain! (IAfe in many places is sorrow and pain June neecy clouds fields of daisies and coverl (YsiRh and low the planes hover). strawberries and cream gardens flourishing! ~ (ndergrond would welcome something nourshng)' What is day in June! (A small handout is priceless boom. The June bride gorgeous in tule and lace (po you recall Paris? Was there ever such pace?) 1une teas and picnics outdoors! (Jme the bomber rumbleS and roars) June strolng about college groundsl (June a city with heaped debris aboundsJ Then perfect days (And all round about civilization decays. Shall we sing of June and brides! CThey continue bomb foreign countrySides)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13

Patrolman Clarence Marsella expects to spend his annual vacation in Washington, D. C., some time in July It may not turn out to be a vacation for the genial Cal has high hopes of being enrolled in the keteers of the towns latest orchesra have signed for house party at 221 Easton Avenue tomorrow night
 their final engagement until fall. Bill Dillon, former Waterve mixologist has gone to work for the genial Jack Williams at his swanky eatery in Washington, Conn MT and m H Mrs Fred Carey Of ll7 Fuller Street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13

Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Cipriah6 will have three candles on their wedding anniversary cake today Louise Mazzaferro, now employed by the War Depart ment in Washington, D. C., enjoys her current work very much and wants to be remembered to all her local friends Mrs. Marie Dietz is hoping for a record turnout at the Sacred Heart High School Alumnaes 18th annual reunion Saturday The day will be started hy Mass in the morning, luncheon at o'clock and eaaaion show later in the afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-06-13

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Evening star., 1941-02-16

Krispy Crackers are crisp
er because they're baked
Hakier-by a special Sum
shine process. You can easily
discover the secret of their
tender texture by looking at
the broken edge through a
Evening star., 1941-02-16

magnifying glass or by
taking one delicious bite, at
meals or when you want a
tasty snack Try a pack
age! Discover for your
sefwhy Sunshine Krispy
Crackers are so popular!
Evening star., 1941-05-06
City Pin Meet Marks Menoced
With Georgetown, Arlington
Vets Taking Drives Tonight

Veterans of many bowling battles
and new rising stars will be on the
firing line tonight when the entire
membership Of the long organized
Georgetown Commercial League and
most Of the bowlers who make up
the first season squads Of the Ar
lington Commercial loop take their
turns in the 3lst annual Washing
ton City Duckpin Association
tournament.
Pennant winners in the George
town loop, the strong Hillows Cafe,
composed of such leading bowlers as
Sam Benson, Pinky Bradt, Fred
McAleer, Benny Lutz and George
Hillow, will be aiming at their sec
ond championship when they at
tempt to lower the colors of the
Portner's Grill team which holds
first place in class A with 1884.
Other Stars on Line.
Kenny Beck, manager Of the
Georgetown Recreation and former
vice president OF the w. c. D. A.,
and Dave Burrows. present presi-
dent of the association. will be men,
bers of the Chappell Billiards quint.
another class A team threat from
the West End
Jim Stanton, prominent George
town pinman, will be on the c. B.
Long e. Son team, while Joe Callan
will roll with Sans Mems Shop and
George Stevens and Proprietor Ed
Schlegel along with Jimmy Burns
will be members Of the Georgetown
Recreation.
With such howitzers as Leon
Fleisher. Jim Luckett, Al Wright
and LLOYD Tubbs to lead the charge
Arlington bowlers promise to cut
quite a figure in their first city
title bids.
Frank Mischou last night was the
Journeys standout performer. NOW
Evening star., 1941-05-06
7erps Miss Murphy and Miller
In Losing Meet to Virginia;
Frosh Are Easy Winners

in the broad jump. final event
of the afternoon, that clinched
Virginias victory, and for good
measure he won the pole vault and
finished third in the high jump.
Tom Todd, Cavalier sophomore
hung up a new field record of 23.8
in low hurdles and came back to
win the high hoppers in l47.
Devlin and Fields Star.
For Maryland sophomore Tom
Devlin and the reliable Tommy
Fields were outstanding perform
ers. Devlin raced home to victory
in the 220 in the starting time of
2l.9 and captured the 440 in 51.3,
while Fields won both the mile and
2 mile hikes.
For the Freshmen Alexander cop
ped the javelin with a throw of
1S0 feet 2 inches, the high jump
with leap fraction over feet,
the low hurdles in 256 and picked
up second in the broad jump.
Gugil's victory in the 22O in %
seconds fiat also was noteworthy
He also won the 100 while Keckert
Horn took both the shot and discus
Evening star., 1941-05-06
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va, May
6.-All Maryland needed was four
points to win its dual meet with
Virginia here yesterday. but the boys
who might have gotten them. namely
Joe Murphy and Whitley Miller. were
home nursing injuries and the Terps
lost by the slim margin Of 66ls
to 5923.
Maryland, however, won the fresh
man meet in decisive fashion, 1899
as Duke Alexander, sensational
hurdler and field star, kicked in 18
points.
Murphy was left behind with a
pulled tendon and Miller, the victim
of a tennis accident Sunday, kept
him company with a badly swollen
ankle. He stepped on stray tennis
ball and turned the joint, suffering
an injury that may keep him out of
dual competition the rest of the
season.
Whether Murphy could have won
the century from Ned Campbell,
Cavalier sophomore who negotiated
the distance in 98 seconds, is con-
jectural, but Old Line supporters
are confident either Joe or Miller,
who also runs the 220, could have
gained the necessary markers
Murphy, too, could have gone in the
broad Jump, where he is an excellent
performer.
Ken Rathbun, boxing star who
handed Maryland's light-heavy-
weight champ. Herb Gunther, his
lone setback of the season. paced
the Cavaliers to victory with an
ll-point performance. 1t was his
winning leap of better than 81 feet
Evening star., 1941-05-06
Cubs Herman Is Semi
To Dodgers in Deal
For Gilbert, Cash
Chicago Club Also Buys
Montreal InfieIder,
Hudson, for $4,000
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 6.-The Chi
cago Cubs announced early today
they had traded Second Baseman
Billy Herman to the Brooklyn
Dodgers for Outfielder Charley Gill
bert and an undisclosed sum of cash.
The Cubs also announced they
had purchased Inflelder Johnny
Hudson from the Montreal Royals
of the International League for
S25. 1000.
Gilbert started the season with
the Dodgers, but was sent to Mon
treal, a Dodger farm, two weeks ago
Announcement of the deal was
made by James Gallagher, general
manager of the Cubs.
Herman. 81. has been one Of the
stars of the Cubs for the past 10
years, coming up in 1881 from Louis
vile of the American Association
He broke into baseball in 1928 with
Vicksburg.
Last year he hit .292 in 1875 games
His best year was 1885 when he hit
BAL. He holds the National League
record for most putouts by second
baseman in a season-466, which he
made in 1888
Hudson, whom the Cubs pur-
chased in a cash transaction with
Montreal, was with Brooklyn for the
past four seasons and was sent to
Montreal during the spring training
season This wear His hest wear with
the Dodgers was 1888, when he hit
.26l in 135 games. Last year he hit
pit in IS games.
Gilbert played in 81 games with
the Dodgers last season and batted
.246. The Dodgers purchased him
from Nashville of the Southern As
sociation, where he hit .317 in 1889.
Evening star., 1941-05-06
Mems City Duckpin
Schedule TONIGHT
SINGLES Pm

Unlimited class-George Bradt Sam
Benson, Lawrence Smith. Dave Burrows.
Class A-Benny Lutz, Fred McAleer, Pete
Turner.
Class B--Mks Umali Elmer Mlchselson.
Ed Sehlesel. George Stevens. Kenny Beck.
Jim Storey.
Class c-John Ellie oeors. HIov,
Howard Jenkins.
Class D-orayson Bel. Pete Psmm.ll.
Nate Fine.
TEAMS PM.
Glass A-HIllovS Cafe 'Geors.torn
CommerciaD. Chsppen Billiards George
town CommercisD, sher g. Cohen CArhns-
ton CommercisD.
Class cor GeoEsetowp E. Rscresti9n
tGeoreetown CommerCiap. Thompson
Welding tGeorgetoWn Commercial
Class C-Wrlght jewelers. Silver SprinE>.
NJ. W. Terminal. c. B. Long & Son
,,Georgetown Commercial. Party Popcorn
macy No. > Arlington Commercian
Glass D-Veribest Weather Strip tClaren-
don Commercan, Mount Pleasant MA
sonicJ, General Oil Burners Georgetown
Commercially Arlington Fire Department
CArlineton County,. Nortons restaurant
ARLINGTON County,. Lubeseal CArllnston
Commercially.
DOUBLES+1O PM
Class C+Ted Gochenour-M. Patterson.
3. Davis-C. johnson. Archie Levis-Ray
Bryant, c. J. shiheI-R. z. Bouedlin. NJ.
RoseIH, G,aallasher' D. Rhodes-K. Kozee.
ciass 6-Kozt-H Cooper, G. 1sb.ll-P.
Psmmell
Class Phil Hooker-A FIva,. J. Keller.
L. Peet.