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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
Provide Blankets for Homeless In War Zone
March l9 To Be Waterbury Day In State Legislature

(By Democrat Legislative RepOrterl
 State Capitol, Hartford, Feb. 27.-Waterbury Day in the Gen. eraI Assembly will be observed on Wednesday, March 19, it was an- nounced today by Senator John L. Sullivan of New Britain, chair man of the Senate Cities and BOrOughS Committee.
 A total fo 49 bills concerning the City of Waterbury are sched- uIed to be heard at this time. The list of Waterbury measures Occu- pied more than One-half cOl- umn in the legislative journal this morning. The bills were intro duced by the four Waterbury leg isIatOrS.- as well as few by out of-tOwn legislators on request.
 Included among the numerous bills are a series offered by the Mayor Vincent Scully administra- tiOn changing the city charter in many respects. City election dates, date of inauguration, the police and fire pension acts, sewer assessments, creation fO a full time health officer, the city court, the Town Clerks office, and nu- merOus other departments would be affected by the proposed re- visions.
 In number of instances such changes would involve only word or two in the present charter. but in others entire sections are nullified.
 Also to be heard at the same time are charter changes prO- posed by Edward UdelOwitz, as well as a few suggested by Wa terbury Republican leaders. A number of pension acts are also included in the Waterbury bills to be heard on the 18th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
200 Roller Skaters
 At St. Thomas Party

More than two hundred attended the roller skating party sponsored by the St. Thomas c. Y. O. last night at the Hamilton Park pavilion. The committee in charge of the ar- rangeme1its were A. Mangiapare, chairman: who was assisted by A. Mango: and Miss Marion Wolfe, personal secretary to President Hub bard.
 Contests were held in which many participated, The St. Thomas c. Y, O. plans to hold many other parties and another social activity is being planned for the near future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
Energetic Worker

The blankets purchased by funds collected here will be distributed among the homeless of England, scores of whom are living in shell ters. As each blanket bears the name of the donor it is more than likely that the recipients will take time even in their hour of sorrow to write a few words of acknowl- alignment to their Waterbury friends and sympathizers.
 The committee today acknowl- edges the list of donors, also makes publis acknowledgment of its ap- preciation of the generous coopera- tion shown by residents of French descent and former Canadians. Lucien A. Perreault has been par ticularly outstanding in his volun- teer services among French-Cana- dians in Waterbury and vote of thanks has been extended to him.
 Contributions to the blanket fund have been received from the follow
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
Liscum Post Plans
 Anniversary Dinner

Emerson Llbcum Post. United spanish War Veterans, will hold ltA anniversary dinner March a at HaFmens grili on Baldwin street according Co aa announcement by Commander Ben w, Johnson, The gathering VIII mark the anniversary 0f ihe leundlhg of the post s4 yeAfs Ag0,
 Slate Commander ivan Bunnell nlld other ftnle oiilfefk VIII be ln. viled to attend lhe dinner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
BY JACK AMMAN United Press Staff COrreSpondent)


 United Press Staff Correspondent)
 Hartford, Conn, Feb. 27.-CUP) -The 1942 state political cam paign has opened officially. It began when State Senate Demo- cratS fired a gun at Socialist May or Jasper McLevy of Bridgeport and his bond issue, and the mayor retorted he was being persecuted.
 Republicans happily encouraged "the great Jasper" in his denun- citations because they were fight ing a common enemy-the Demo- crats. The stake in the struggle is: Bridgeport's votes in the state campaign of 1942.
 Democrats sought to discredit McLevy's financial policies in an effort to wreck his gubernato campaign next year, to telescope his greatest campaign plank financial stability resulting in re- duced taxation. They believed that if McLevy could be present. ed to the electorate of Connecti- cut as discredited public official, he would lose his appeal and be eliminated as serious threat.
 Not only that, but the Demo- cratic hope is that McLevy's great "pulP' with Bridgeport's voters would evaporate under constant pounding, and that one day the city would return to the Demo- cratic standard, but, in Bridge port, the halo still floats over McLevy'S head. It took him 30 years or so to be elected mayor; sober opinion feels it will be many years before he is busted. It takes time to convince am electorate.
 Republicans, who also are look ing ahead to 1942 when, they hope to return a governor to the State Capitol, are in what may be called a technical alliance with McLevy. It may be that in 1942 Bridgeport's votes will be a de- ciding factor in the gubernatorial race. Republicans hoped to keep BridgeportiS citizens voting for McLevy and not for Gov. Robert A. Hurley.
 The battle of the bonds in real ity was the first Skirmish in the battle of 1942.
 Fred Dixon, Bridgeport, former supervising achitect in the State Public Works Department, is re- ceiving consideration for appoint ment as Deputy Public Works Commissioner. The post has been vacant since George l.. Burke be- came acting commissioner.
 Some weeks ago, this column wrote there was slight disaffec- tion with the Republican leader ship in the house. Leaders ad- mitted there was some trouble, but expressed no concern whatsoever.
 Now, these same leaders say the situation is delightful in the lower chamber and the revolters have seen the error of their ways.
 "The House" a Republican spokesman said. "has never been better organized, We have a very efficient organization.
 Candidates for four 1042 vacancies on the superior court bench are becoming Q dime for two dozen, State Tax Commis- sloner Charles J. Mclaughlin continues to lead ali corners, and there seems to be little doubt that he will % on.
 But, from Bridgeport sources. the story gees there are . flock Of candidates there. Gov. Hur. ley's executive secretary, James Y. Murphy, Is receiving strong mention. And now, D. Harold CotteT, former police court pros.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
EPSILONS ENJOY
 ADDRESS ON NAVY

Quartermaster Michael Swata, Navy Recruitiny officer in Water bury and surrounding districts, was the guest speaker last night at the meeting of the Epsilon Hi-Y Club at the Central Y. M. c. A.
 MT. Swata spoke on the various aircraft of the U. s. Navy, dry docking of vessels, and described his experiences in the U. S. Navy.
 An open forum was held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
NATIONAL DEFENSE
 PROGRAM THEME
WPA Classes in Adult Edu= cation to Follow Essen=
 tial Instructions

Heralding the spring season will be new program of activities for adults sponsored by the local WPA educational department. National defense will be the keynote in planning these classes which will include expert instruction in sew ing, knitting, cooking, photography, arts and crafts, literary, citizenship badmirlton, piano and music ap- preciation,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
Heard And ODerheard At The State Capitol
Republicans Thwart Democrats in Humbling "The Great Jasper" - Political Strategy Noted = G. O. P. Organizes "The House"-Numerous
 Candidates for Superior Court Judgeships.

ecutor and a Republican, is said to be another.
 Common Pleas Judge Samuel Mellitz is candidate and for mer State Sen. David Goldstein also may be in the field before long. One story in Bridgeport says that if Judge Mellitz receives an appointment, State Sen. Albert l.. Coles may be named to Sue- ceed him on the common pleas bench. &
 Common Pleas Judge Samuel Melletz receives an appointment, State Sen. Albert l.. Coles may be named to succeed him on the common pleas bench.
 Rep. William J. Brady, D., New London, is the latest candi- date for appointment as state liquor control commissioner. Brady has the unanimous sup port of Democratic town com- mittees in the 18th Senatorial district. Former Commissioner Frank S. Bergin, New Haven, continues to be mentioned strongly for the appointment.
 And there are certain promi- nent Democrats who do not rule out the possibility that Commis- Sioner Samuel R. Spencer, R., Sufield,, will be returned to the job.
 For the first time, Connecti- cut legislators have Identification cards to prove that are the peO- ple's choice.
 Mrs. Chase Going WoodhOuse, secretary of state, has printed 8 special engraved card which says: "The records on file in this office indicate that the bearer hereof was duly elected and has qualified as Senator for Repre- sentative) in the 1941 session of the General Assembly of the state of Connecticut
 Despite the authenticated story that State Motor Vehicles Com missioner Michael A. Connor has been tipped indirectly that his job was safe, it was reported the following event occurred a few days ago in the legislative corri- dors:
 A prominent New Haven lead- CT, close to Gov. Hurley, wagered 10 to that Connor would not be reappointed. The talker was a prominent state Senator, also close to the governor, who ac- cepted the short end with alac- rity.
 Philip Calhoun. prom i'm mt Bridgeport Democratic attorney, is being mentioned for appoint ment to the vacant U. s. judge ships in Connecticut. He was re- ported to have backing of U. s. Sen. Francis T. MaIOney and Homer Cummings, but this is un- verified.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
Nearly $15O Donated s By Sympathizers In Waterbury, Vicinity
Chairman Newton of Maple Leaf Fund Receives En- cOuraging Report on General Response; Needs
 of Victim Growing Daily as Conflict Rages

Nearly $50 has been subscribed by Waterburians and Waterbury agencies to the blanket fund spon- sored, by the Maple Leaf Fund. Friends of the organization formed here to promote relief for British and Canadian war victims have en- Enthusiastically responded to the call for assistance. Residents of Cheshire
 Middlebury and other nearby com- munities have contacted the local chapter in their eagerness to serve.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-27
NAUGATUcK

NAUGATUCK = Modern rooms, sun porch, garage in basement. ll3 Grove St. Dial 3368 Naug. FIVE ROOM HOUSE-Al improve ments, newly remodeled. Well heat ed. Also one car garage. Apply 121 Hill St., Naugatuck.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-28

THESE thoughts rushed swiftly through Henrik de
Kanfmanns mind read that ominous command and
thought power doomed behind malignant
Nation gone before that power What
chance had man?
swiftly, there have another thought
The Nazis could kill body yes their might there
things they could take from His self
respect honor and his love of decency
courage deep will the country that he
things need lose He could not pierce the
a world could stand firm himself despite
that blackout.
And so Henrik de Kaufman the waiting
reporters quietly words
uttered:
81 AM NOT PACKING BAGS"
that partner is the position and can
nightmare hate and doubt that's confronting
us all.
don't the still like the I've always
loved better than any sdeand I'm
going to hang right the trail ahead And
may be that shall see it,
But there's thing 1 do stick! can refuse 10
admit I'm bargainbut such as am, I'm
going to bet on always tick And
bood-smeared mechanized going make
Uncle"
1 AM NOT PACKING MY BAGS.
Copyright ~.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-28
Daily Short Story
THAT WAC, KITTY

Certainly. Mrs. Thomas"
Sarah answered soothingly.
I'm going TO make some
money and have Cousin Kitty
on" she insisted. 81 can al
ways get job teaching.
They said was the best
teacher In five counties"
But you wouldn't like to
take a job from the other
young teachers, would YOU? ,"
Let them look after them
selves" Mrs. Thomas chal-
lenged them from her wheel
chair.
Sarah spread out her patch
work matching two pieces
carefully. Mrs. Thomas re-
strained a sharp remark about
old ladies and their quilting.
1t wouldn't be tactful to re-
mind Sarah of her advancing
years.
"I'll let you wear my dia-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-28
Better Health

ache, but there was no very
tangible evidence of this-noth-
ing that anybody could work out
TO help it.
USE OF PILLOWS
Then one day a patient. who
belonged to this group, told her
doctor that she found if she slept
on three or four pillows. with
her head elevated, she did not
have her nightly headache and
this, for some reason or other,
has been found to work.
1t was the posture and not
the condition of sleep which in
duced the headache. Just exactly
what the explanation is has not
yet been worked out, but it prob
ably has something to do with
the shifting of the entire mass
of blood when a change is made
from the erect to the recumbent
position.
Whatever the explanation, II
remains as a matter OF practical
treatment that the procedure
works and people with noctural
hypertensive headaches are made
more comfortable and grateful
by the use of a back-rest and a
number of pillows at night.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-28
By ISABEL JOHNSTON

see the swans" Sarah pleaded.
II never did. never said
any such thing. How can you
stand there, Sarah, and tell
such lies TO me-"
Mrs. T h omas grew so
flushed Sarah was frightened
tor her blood pressure. The
commotion aroused the house.
hold. In vain. they brought
in the children to soothe her.
She wanted TO go and see the
school board, She was going
10 make some money and have
Cousin Kitty on!
She was making herself
sick with fury. Her married
d aughter suggested that
maybe they could arrange to
have her visit Cousin Kitty
instead. They had been prom
ising a trip TO Cousin Kitty'S
for years and nothing ever
came of it till now. Mrs.
Thomas forgot, the school
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-28
By DR.. Logan Clendening

There are more mistakes made
about the conception of low
blood pressure than about high
blood pressure.
II frequently has been said
that a persons blood pressure
should be 100 plus his age, but I
heard of a man tine other day
who was worried TO death about
low blood pressure when his
blood pressure was really 125.
He was so and the thought that
il ought to be at least $50. This.
of course. is a misconception--
125 is a good blood pressure at
any age.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
V. J. BIS if safe TO stop
underarm perspiration? The
deodorant / use contains alcohol.
aluminium ch loride and car
bamide.
Answer-No, there is nothing
harmful in the lotion which you
mention. However. there is MOTH
ing which will stop perspiration
in the armpits and this lotion
won't do it, but that is a good
thing as it probably would be
very dangerous to shut such
perspiration off.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-28

red. The other girl, her hair
was reddish blond. but she
looked so serious. Mrs. Thomas
felt angry at. herself at hav-
ing her memory fail her.
Imagine. not knowing Kitty!
Politely, she covered up her
confusion, admired the new
house. exclaimed over the tea
and pretty cakes they offered
her. She couldn't quite follow
the chatter. In secret dis
may, she looked from the old
lady to the two young women.
Perhaps the kitchen door
would swing open and Cousin
Kitty would pounce in at last.
But no, they all sat down. No
one else was expected.
Nervously, Mrs. T h m a s
tugged at Sarah's sleeve.
(Which Is Cousin Kitty"
she demanded, her whisper
tremulouS and shrill.
"Why, I'm Cousin Kitty"
the old lady's face wrinkled
into a kindly smile.
"Of course" Mrs. Thomas
tried to humor her politely,
but she felt sick and terrified
inside.
This last joke of Cousin
Kitty's - pretending to be
wien and ancient-was more
than she could bear. She
couldn't stand all these
strangers chattering on so
unfeelingly. The noise and
strain was too much for her
cAAd r,,onnnrc
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-28

monG ring" Mrs. Thomas
wheedled and then suddenly
grew pink faced and naughty.
well. why don't we gO?"
"All right. but wouldn't You
like to ride out and see the
swans today?" suggested
Sarah, folding up her patches
and getting up leisurely.
BEAUTIFUL SWANS
Mrs. Thomas weakened. The
swans were beautiful. The
mother swan had built a nest.
She would hate to miss the
first sight of the swan babies.
She agreed she could go and
see the school board tomor-
row and have Cousin Kitty on.
Next morning. Mrs. Thomas
awoke in a towering rage.
They hadn't taken her to the
school board after all. First
thing you knew it would be
too late. Some one else would
be earning the $40 a month
that rightfully belonged to
her,
But you said you'd rather
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-28
PRESSURE LOWEST

It is a matter of observation
that blood pressure is lowest in
the middle of the night, during
sleep.
These headaches puzzled doc
tors for some time and group
of them have recently found
some interesting facts about
them.
They started out by wonder
ing whether sleep had anything
TO do with it-sleep itself.
There was some idea that
poisons accumulate in the body
during sleep and this may have
operated to produce the head
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-28

tensive headache is of a peculiar
kind.
In the first place, it occurs
when the blood pressure is the
lowest, which is at night. Pa
tients are frequently wakened
with the headache and spend
restless night until morning
when they begin to get up and
move around and the headache
disaDDearS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-28

women are aocratc origin;
ancestry Gentlemen blondes types because
themselves
likely embarrass their escorts with lack of SAVIOR are
million dollars in silver dollars weighs about 2S tons
Might good show the boys Washington who
freely spending the taxpayers money million dollars this
form give them an idea of its magnitude
true with powerful voices make wonderful sweet
husbands" asks San Franciscan can't find
thing this matter maam But will ask umpire
Beans" Reardons wife about it next time see her.
MOTHER famous man named Anderson Broncho Billy
"A Anderson the first of the western film Is claimed
sandwich Chicago the idea of the second
cup coffee price their slogan being the time second
cup of coffee is yours for the asking
is prefer physicians"
Brooklyne 81 have a physician. And eaee
filed with patients prefer feminine
doctors. They sympathetic only really
understands a woman's Ills" window washer with which
wash windows from the inside. That's what Chicago
she has invented Should be help wash
ing windows of skyscraping office buildings
sTHOUSAND Irish neutrality Fire. headline What
of od-fashoned Irishman who asked rs this
private fight anybody join in ?" That Night in Rio
fair picture. But would like films of American
backgrounds
That Night in Peoria Pittsburgh After Dark Moon Over
Milwaukee" There's lieutenant named Julius Caesar in the
Royal Air Force Did know William Shakespeare the Notre
Dame football player had boyhood pal named Rip Van Wrinkle?
BOBBY soc<-wearing old Obern
University has succeeded attracting considerable attention
to herself by stating in college magazine article Marriage
should not necessarily fidelity This
old before Isadora Duncan used for publicity
30 Best TO handle such
ridiculous argument proponent Speak
yourself and let il go that.
The 1882 Street"
John Boes starred played for three the theaer
Paris.
Distributed
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-28

VERY FEW patients with
high blood pressure have any
symptoms. 1t is usually discov-
cred accidentally, either on
life insurance examination or a
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-28

IRON her wheel chair on
Il the porch Mrs. Thomas
watched the speedboats zoom-
ing across the bay. The breeze
blew her hair back as if she
were riding in the leaping
boat herself. Her faded brown
eyes sparkled.
If she sold her diamond ring
she could buy speedboat and
rocket through the waves.
What fun she and Cousin
Kitty could have, if Cousin
Kitty ever paid that long
talked of visit. For years she
had wanted to see Cousin
Kitty with her red hair and
witty ways. Kitty was al
ways up to pranks, a regular
wag she was. Mrs. Thomas
chuckled as she remembered
how Cousin Kitty used TO
make them giggle at family
prayers.
But no. she wouldn't sell
her diamond. II was so bright
and gay. 1t was an engage
ment ring though she couldn't
quite remember who had
given it to her. She did not
love it from sentiment, but
because it sparkled so. Some
times she let her companion.
poor old Sarah. wear it. But
she didn't dare lend it for
long. Sarah might get to
thinking she owned il.
THE BIG MONEY
Even for a Speedboat, she
wouldn't give up her diamond
ring. No. she'd get a job as
a teacher and earn big money.
$40 a month, as she had done
as a girl. They had shown
her a clipping from her home
town paper, retelling the
events of so years ago. 1t
mentioned her, Ellen Wishart.
the popular young teacher
whose contract had been re-
newed.
Fifty years ago? 1t just
couldn't be. The family an
noyed her when they insisted
it had all happened so many
years back. Why, she was
still young. 1t was just touch
of rheumatism that made her
foot drag and her left hand
so numb.
OF course, she was Mrs.
Thomas now, but she couldn't
quite remember just when she
had gotten married. Once
Sarah said it was just as well
she forgot her marriage and
all that unhappiness. AS if
she'd forget anything-or ever
was unhappy! Why she could
recall the prankS she and
Cousin Kitty had played to-
gether as if it were yeSter-
day. OF course. she knew as
well as any one it wasn't
yesterday, but it might have
been last month or week.
1t wasn't that she was vain
about the ring. Why she
never looked into a mirror.
Her gray haired companion,
Sarah. helped her dress and
Combed her hair and Scolded
when she spilled jelly on her
front.
She never has been vain
even when her beauX had COM
plimented her big black eyes
and long dark hair. The other
day she had glimpsed a white
haired old lady reflected in
the glass door. She won
dered vaguely who the old
lady could be. Sarah, with
her gray hair, was the only
old lady in the place.
ORDER THE CAR"
SARAH she raped on the
floor smartly with her cane.
yes, Mrs. Thomas"
"Order the CARL want to
20 to the school board and see
about a job next term"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-28
Elsie Robinson
4 Am Not Packing My Bagsp

OW She "can writing about justice and truth
decency In horror overseas: How
you people you suppose there
helpless children old people be
bombed and be massacred by the thousands:
this wiped II all out l
don't believe n anything now; just
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-28

board in the preparations.
They bought her a rose col
ored dress and a new hat.
They drove her to the beauty
parlor and had her hair mar
celled. They purchased a
bright scarf to take as a
present.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-28

living from hour to hour"
Sounds familiar. doesn't it? Chances
are, you've been asking the same questions
yourself, feeling the same sick rage and
desolation creeping over you. Most of us
have. And manys the time I would gladly
swap jobs with the village idiot, just to
duck the facts dare not face. Then some
thing will come along
Take that recent case of the Danish
minister to Washington. You remember
concerning Greenland-and Minister Hen
rik de Kaufman had been ordered home.
theoretically, that order came from Den
mark, but her minister we'll knew that it
was dictated by Nazi hate and greed.
1t was not healthy to challenge that
hate and greed. Those who did were apt
to die prompt and unpleasant deaths, even
on American soil. cautious man might
save both his face and his hide by speedy
obedience and none would censure him.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-28

"Let's go home" she quav-
ored. with a faint attempt at
her old imperiouSnesS. "Order
the car! Let's 60 home
quickly"
THE END
TOmOrrOw's short story:
'In the Groove" by Anthony
Rud.