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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-12
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-12

American machinery nay De used in printing wooden rulers in Java.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-30
New Method Devised
 To Straighten Teeth
Associate Professor of Surgery at Vale Describes
 Successful Experimentation to Date

lisped when speaking. Wires placed around her front teeth were re- moved after two days of treatment and those placed around the rear teeth, to hold the jaws in corrected positions, were removed after five days. The. results of this treatment of less than one week were good. The appearance of the girl has been considrably improved and the speech defect has disappeared.
 Periodontltis
 One boy, aged eleven, suffered soreness of his teeth owing peril odontitiS, a disease of che tissues surrounding the teeth. After one temporary tooth was extracted and he had been treated with wires which moved the remaining teeth rapidly into place, the soreness was eleminated and he recovered from the disease.
 Dr. Anderson treated his flrst case in this manner in 1884 and has been making a careful study Of the ef- fects of the treatment for the past seven years. Without exception, this method of treatment has improved the dental health and appearance of the young men and women.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-30
Barbary Pirates Menaced Freedom Of The Seas Until Youthful Uncle Sam Got His Dander Up
! SECOND OF SIX ARTTcE Es--

'sBoard p yelled Decatur, and the hidden American sailors poured from the matches and over the PhiI- adelphia's stern. It was over almost before 1t began. Decatur himself just had time to jump back onto the Intrepid to avoid being blown Sky-high with the Philadelphia's flaming timbets.
 With enemy cannon making the water white around nirn, Decatur sailed out of the harbor to safety and fame. Even Britain's Lord Nell son called the deed ''the most dar- ing of the age"
 Such, then, was the commander of gunboat number four as, with the harbor forts roaring and the Constitution hurling back death-laden replies, the battle began in Tripoli harbor on Aug ust 3 1904.
 BEATS PIRATES
 TO THE PUNCH
 Decatur, remembering Capt. Pre- ble's warning against letting the r. rates board him, took the initiative himself. Over the sides he and his men swarmed as the first pirate craft came alongside, The air was foul with smoke, horrid with blood curdling cries as pistol and pike went into action. Saber and torna- hawk clashed with dagger and cut lass. When 1t was over, the pirates had struck their flag.
 Stephen Decatur was in an ex- ultant mood when another of the American gun boats crossed his stern: we've. taken e pirate" he hailed. How goes 1t with you?" Bad news, sir" came the Te- ply. "Your brother James was killed boarding 8 pirate after she had struck her colors. He :"
 Stephen Decatur did not hear the rest. Bringing his boat about, he bore down on the nearest pirate ship. Over the side he went, his crew on his heels. Decatur made straight for the captain, a huge Turk. Cut las raised, Decatur lunged at him. The Turk swung his pike. Decatur's lass snapped at the hilt. Now the pirate captain rushed at him. It looked like the end.
 But Stephen Decatur parried the blow with his arm and Jumped on the captain. Down they both went, locked in death grip. The Turk freed one arm and reached for q poniard in his sash. But Decatur saw the move and lunged desperate ly for his arm. With his free hand, Decatur reached in his pocket for his pistol, fired 1t through his coat. The captain lay dead on the deck. But 1t was not the end.
 QUARTER GUNNER SAVES F DECATUR'S LIFE
 Another pirate, seeing his cap- tain's danger, raced to his aid. Gripping his cutlass with both hands, he swung at Decatur's head. But Decatuf's crew had seen the fight, too. A. wounded quarter-gunne. rushed in and took the blow meant for his captain.
 At 4:30 that afternoon, Decatur, wounded, bleeding, clothes torn, reported to Capt. Preble: T have brought three enemy gunboats, sir"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-30

It was the beginning of Nae end for Tripoh. The war dragged on for year before It's final tsrmina- toion. But when 1t was over. ail the Barbary States had new rs- spect for the navy of the young American republic. The Algerine piracy came to an end.
 The United States Navy had trouble with pirates only once more during the next century and a quarter. This was right in our front yard. Buccaneers, based in the West Indies, were seizing and sinking American ships, killing their crews and passengers. The navy went to work.
 This war on piracy dragged on for almost a quarter of a century There were few spectacular ae. tons, but the Q. s. West Indies Squadron systematically hunted down the pirates. It was all over by 1925.
 The United States had twice shown the world what was meant when 1t was said that the U. S. Navy would maintain the Amer ican policy of freedom of the seas"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-30
AVIATION BOARD
 TOURING STATE
Arrangements Made to Meet Candidates in Five
 Cities

Army Aviation Cadet aSpirants of thirteen cities in four New England states will have the opportunity to qualify physically for appointment to the Army Air Corps Ofiicers' Training Program during the month of October, according to the sched- liles of the two Travelling Aviation Cadet Examining Boards which were announced last night by Lieutenant Colonel John L. Rice, Corps Area Recruiting Oficer.
 Board No. g. under the direction of Captain William J. McCracken, A. O., will be in Connecticut, Rhode Island and southeastern MaSsacllu- sets. Board No. 4, under the dlFec. ton of Captain Edward II. Hotter man, A.. O., will divide It's time be- tween western Massachusetts and central Vermont. Included in its tour is Q five-day stop-over, October l3-7, at Fort DeYens in Aver, Mass achusetts, to examine prospective candidates who are already in the armed forces.
 The schedules are as follows:
 Board No. g
 october 12-3-New Bedford Hotel, New Bedford, Mass.
 October 7-8-Conley Inn, Torrlng- ton, Connecticut.
 october 9--Hotel Burrett, New Britain, Conn. | October 13-14-l5 - Hotel Black stone, Woonsocket, R. I.
 | October 16l7--Taunton Inn, Taun- ton, Mass.
 October 2l-22--TIotel Green, Dan- bury, Conn. October 23-Hotel Winthrop, Mer. iden, Conn.
 October 2S-29-30--1Iotel Taft, New Haven, Conn.
 Unmarried male citizens between the ages of 20 and 20, inclusive, are eligible to apply for the Aviation Cadet physical examination by vis- iting one of the travelling examine ing boards at any of their stops Those who fail to meet the educa- tional requirement. of half the cred. It's necessary for degree at an acc credited college, can. qualify by passing the written examination which is held on the second Tuesday of November, February, May and August.
 Qualified applicants are trained as Aviation Cadets for 35 weeks, dur ing which time they receive $75 a month in addition to their food lodging, clothing, and medical and dental care, and a $10,0O0 life tn- surance policy. Upon completion oi training, Aviation Cadets are ap pointed Second Lieutenants in the Army Air Corps Reserve and placed on active duty at $245.50 a month and are given a cash bonus of $500 for each year of active duty. Jay Rogers Weiselberg of POT Plaza avenue, this city, will begin training as an army aviation cadet on october 1, according to an an- nouncement today by Lieutenant Colonel John L. Rice of the Boston Army Base, Corps Area Recruiting Ofncer. Together with 32 other New England men, Weiselberg will report to the Aviation Cadet Replacement Center at Maxwell Field, Contgom- cry, Alabama, for 5 weeks of pre- flight training, prior to his assign ment to the November class at a Civil Flying school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-30
Good Evening.
JOLLY AUTUMN

Jolly autumn is here with Its glitter and gold, Nights are cooler sunsets marvellous to behod Time of burning leaves furniture polish and floor WaSeS .Jaunty fur jackets, luxury taxes Sing hey for the open, long country hikes, Viewing the turning foliage along the turnpikes Here's viewpoint for the freshman at colge Who gets a new slant football and knowledge, To roundup O sports fans, rounders and codgers Who suddenly wild about team called The Dodgers To first at shows, some good, some pad, New movies prize fights, new taprooms, my lad Autumn, oh Autumn, last call for sweet corn, Late frost-touched dejected forlorn Autumn, oh Autumn, pull Us out of the rut And give the long -haired damsels shorter haircut
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-30

Romilda IT. hio Toni Pettine, Helen Gach and Phyllis Bungardner made up table at the benefit card party at the Wolcott Fair Grounds recently Proceeds went to the Volunteer Bremen so the gals decided to oo their share Norman Neale says his brother KlwananS had better handle the serware at the Elton tomorrow noon with gloves, for the speaker will be an + B. l. man Mrs Frederick Quatrano ot Mornngsoe avenue has been elected charlady the formal dinner dance New Rochelle Aumnae will sponsor the night after Thanksgiving Don't know myself whether that means Nov 20 or 27.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-30
To days Answsss e
 cRANIUM CRACKERS s
Questions on Comic Page

l. Bob Teller, Cleveland Indians pitcher, was pronounced fit in his draft board physical exam, but is not likely to be drafted until after the seasons end.
 3. Hank Greenberg, of Detroit Tigers, recently was made a corpo- ral at Ft. Custer, Mich.
 3. Prank Kovacs, No 3 U. s. ten- niS player. married Virginia Wol- fenden, herself tennis star.
 4. Joe Louis has been having trou- ble hitting par.
 5. MaMe Rosenbloom will play in a picture about the yoo-hoo soldiers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-30

Omen Hearth So runs line in the current Connecticut Light News The open hearth in question is described and pictured the front page It decorates the home in Oxford, Conn. of Mir and Mrs. Thaddeus Stoddard former local residents Mir Stoddard until a few years ago we'll known jeweer in Waterbury. The hearth described is 200 years old and built not only for decoration and to keep but the case with such firepaces to cook in The art of cooking in
 fireplace is practically lost but it is still done to some degree The fireplace is shown with large kettle hanging from an iron crane, and two owls as fire-dOgS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-30

Francis Cimnera of Oakland Avenue is planning to take his better half out to supper and then to the theater tomorrow night in celebration of their third wedding anniversary. The lucky gal is the former Margaret Errico By the way, Francis has birthday coung his way Friday so maybe his wife will recprocate in the Naugatuck Valley Club of Holy Cross this year. This is one of the largest valley delegations in the history of the unit at the Worcester school of learning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-30

Maxie Katz, sorrell-topped Jewish pro fighter and
 arathoner has turned poet His latest contribution is entitled "Yom Kppur," in honor of the Hebrew holiday for repentance The poem much too long for this column, but I'm deeply indebted to "Red" for his n teres . Bill Dwyer, former South Elm Street resident and his recent bride, Rita Fitzpatrick of Bronx N. Y. are honeymooning in Virginia where they spent some time at the Lost River at Natural Bridge There men have rsked their lives trying to locate the meanderings of this stream However, none has been successful
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-30
PLANE CRASHES INTO WIRES AT CHESHIRE

Damage estimated at $i5O was caused to a plane owned by the Engineers Aero club of Hartford which crashed into telephone wires and landed in a tree three miles north of Cheshire Center last eve- ming: Wendell Erickson, Hartford pilot, escaped uninjuFed.
 The plane has been taken to the Bristol airport, managed by John Laudenslager, who was called to as- sist in extricating the plane. sev- eral tears were made in the planes fabric.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-30

Edward L. MalOney, our telegraph editor and one of the oldest newspapers in the state is enjoying his vacation this week and next at his Central Avenue docie You rest assured he'll be right at that little radio of his at 130 tomorrow when Red" Barber starts to broadcast the World Series Ann Olshefsh of Railroad Hill Street has returned from New York City where she and heard Eddie Duchn and his famous orchestra Ann Aurele of Orange Street is glad the football is here She just can't wait to give the town eyefuI of that leopard coat she's bought
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-30
"A MOTHERS LETTER"

Dear Son; Wrote the devoted Mother, Since you have gone, there is no other To fill the place within my heart, And sometimes tear drops suddenly start But pride wells up in their place, Sadness vanishes, leaving no trace. For I am proud of you, my son, And You must fight til that battlesi won. My boy, it's soldiers like you Strong, courageous and forever true, That will defend Americas Liberty And make us always The Land Of The Free" All America is standing by So son, be courageous and try To do your part, well and good, Then later remember that you stood Defending your home land, And let it make you a better man. Must close this letter now son, But smile until the battle is won, And sing song, cheering another
 As Always
 Your Loving
 Mother,
 MISS SARAH CLARK
 Box e02. Meriden, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-30

Preble hit on e plan. If he could sneak into the harbor, ne could destroy the Philadelphia, make sure her guns were never used against him. He talked over the idea with Decatur, who was then in command of the U. s. s. Enterprise. It would be a danger ous job, he pointed out, for the Philadelphia was under the very nose of the harbor guns.
 Decatur not only approved of Preble's plan, he begged for the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-30

Vince MenciO of Hamilton Avenue has box seats reserved for him and his party in the upper tier of the Yankee Stadium for tom0rrow's opening game of the World Series He's picking the Yankees to the champion Cincinnati Reds Eugene Santavenere of Highland Avenue was happy lad Sunday his goth natal day. Related greetings Gene Janet Merrill will represent Naugack at the golden anniversary of the State Library Association at BoxwOod Manor, Old Lyme Friday and Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-30

that was to make history that day. She was commanded by stephen Decatur, young man who had already made a name for himself in this Algerine war, Early in the winter of 1904, when Capt. Preble first arrived in the Mediterranean, he discovered that the U. s. frigate Philadelphia had been captured by the pirates. Her seizure was doubly serious for the Americans. decreasing their naval strength, increasing their enemy's.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-30

Bill Homick, our police reporter, has just received evidence that is essentially good On recent vaca ton in Atlantic City Bill was forced to stop at service station in order to have flat tire repaired The atten dant made the repairs and charged him $2 for the ob exorbitant price. Last week Bill recipient of letter. with dollar bill enclosed from the owner of the station The Atlantic City Dogenes apoogzed for the overchage and assured Bill that had he been around at the time the incident would have happened In conclusion the station operator expressed hope that Bill would agains visit them when in Atlantic City Not with flat tire, Bill hopes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-30

ican ships, President Roosevelt
 declared, bluntly: 'This is piracy"
 He recalled how the U. S. Navy
 ended the menace of the Bar
 barry pirates when the nation
 was young. Here is the story
 of the heroic incidents in that
 early feat - feat typical of
 those that built Americas
 proud tradition of an ever-victor-
 ious navy. The article is the sec-
 ond of six in the series, "Our
 Navy Fights !. and Wins"
 BY TOM WOLF
 NEA Service Stan Correspondent
 The Bashaw of Tripon was in rage. Ills pride was wounded: his dignity sighted. President John Adams, of the upStart United States, had signed an agreement to pay tribute to the fierce Barbary States (Trip0ll, Morocco, Tunis, Algeria) in return for promises not to molest American shipping. But President Adams sent the Bey of Algiers a frigate to bind the bargain. And what had he sent to Bashaw of TrOpOIi? Nothing.
 FOuriOuS, the BaShaW rushed down to the American consulate, handed the consul his walking papers, seiE- ing a cutIass from his bOdyguard, himself hacked down the consulate flagpole.
 America was at war with Tripoli, whose pirate hordes were the terror of the eastern seas. The war drag ged on in desultory manner from 1901 to 1903, the Americans relying chiefly on blockade.
 Then in the winter of 1904, Capt. Edward Freble arrived in the Med- iterranean to take command. His flagship was the new 44-gun frigate U. s. s. Constitution. He wanted none of this quiet blockading. He wanted action.
 But the seas blew heavy all that winter, and there was no chance for fight. Late the next spring, Preble retired to refit his fleet. He borrowed six gunboats from the King of Naples and by mid-July sailed toward the forts of Tripon.
 Tripoli was a formidable ob- Jective. A huge walled city, 1t was protected from the heights by series of forts which mounted Ills heavy cannon. Further, a shoal extended some miles to the east of the city, forbidding entrance to Q ship of the Constitutions draught. GALE HOLDS UP
 ACTION FOR A WEEK
 Preble brought his flagship to the outer harbor on July 28 and anchored. Suddenly a gale sprang up, and for a week the American fleet of gunboats battened down to ride out the storm. The wind cid | not abate until August 3. Prenle, tired of waiting, raised sail at dawn | and ran down before an eaSterly breeze until noon found him within three miles of the harbor batteries.
 The Constitution could 90 no further. Preble gave final orders to the smaller ships, warned | against letting the pirates, expert boarders, swarm aboard, bid God- speed to all.
 The United States fleet of small craft started into the harbor. Just before three in the afternoon the ketches opened fire on the town. TripolrS forts roared in reply. The battle had begun. The Con- Stitution's guns blasted away at the forts while the smaller boats moved into battle.
 The Tripolitans came out to meet the attackers. Defore long all six of the American gunboats were in the thick of it, their crews fighting desperately for their lives.
 It was gunboat number four
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-30

honor of leading the expedition. Preble consented.
 CREEP UP
 AT NIGHT
 To avoid being recognized, Deca- tur used & captured blockade run ner, renamed Intrepid. With a hand d-picked crew of colunteers, he crept into the harbor late one night, and sailed up close to the Philadel- phia's stern before being discovered. But then 1t was too late for the pi- rates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-30

Production Of passenger cars In Canada has been limited for the current year to 1I0,178 vehicles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-30
PARAMOUNT CLUB
 MEETS TOMORROW
William Heaney and John McMahon Discharged
 From St. Mary's
WATERVIlLE Correspondcnt-Mrs. K. w. Heni0n, Telephone 3-5462

Waterville, Sept. 30 - A business meeting of the Fairmount Commun- ity Club will take place tomorrow night at 8 o'clock at the Clubroonls on Essex avenue, with Harry Sizer in charge. Election of officers for the coming year will be held. Fol- lowing the meeting there will be a social hour with card playing and refreshments.
 William Heaney of Boyden street, who recently underwent an oper- ation at St. Mary's hospital, has re- turned home.
 At a meeting of Court Welch, at Foresters' hall of Grand Court off, cers and representatives of various subordinate courts of F'oresters of America, Q program of Fall activ- ities was planned. William H. Dun- iavey was elected chairman of the state bowling tournament. Nine teams will take part.
 A meeting of the local court will be held Thursday evening at 8 o'clock, at the hall on Hanover street.
 The Casper s. Davis, American Legion Fife, Drum and Bugle Corps will hold Q rehearsal and business meeting tonight at 7:3O o'clock, at the rooms on Thomaston avenue. John Brenneis, instructor, has an- nounced no new dfummers will be accepted after tonight.
 Scouts Meet Tonight
 Boy Scout Troop. No. Sl, will hold a meeting tonight at o'clock at Fraternity hall, with William Chris tie, scoutmaster, in charge.
 John McAGahon of Yale street who has been 8 patient at, St. Mary's hospital has returned home.
 Miss June Cook, daughter of Mfr. and Mrs. Everett Cook of Stafford street. is seriously III at St. Mary's hospital, where she underwent an operation last week. It was neces- sary for Q blood transtuslon last vaSe~sak
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-30

Exclusive patent rights expire after 11 yeGr&
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-30
AnslUers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers Co test questions printed an page 6.
 l. stephen c. Foster. 2. Pectin.
 3. Furniture manufacturing. {. Wooden shoes. 5. Massachusetts. 6. Fireworks. ,. Vice President Henry A. Wallace.
 6. ElwOOd. g. New York City. 10. Theodore Roosevelt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-30

John McMahon of Yale street who has been 8 patient at, St. Mary's hospital has returned home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-30
Scouts Meet Tonight

Boy Scout Troop. No. S1, will hold a meeting tonight at T o'clock at Fraternity hall, with William Chris tie, scoutmaster, in charge.
Evening star., 1941-03-29
6iIIem and Baird Named
Armored Division Heads

Commanders for the two new ar
mored divisions which are to be Or
ganized Immediately with a nucleus
of $500 men now in training, were
designated yesterday by the War De-
partment.
Brig. Gen. Alvan C. Gillem, jr.,
now on duty with the I'd Armored
Division at Fort Benning, Ga, will
command the new Sd Division to be
activated at Camp Polk, La. The 4th
division, to be located at Pine Camp,
N. Y, will be commanded by Brig.
Gen. Henry w. Baird. at present
with the 1st Division at Fort Knox,
KY.
Each of the new divisions. when
fully organized, will have 10000 men
with 400 tanks and some $500 other
motor vehicles, including armored
cars and field artillery. BY June it
is expected the armored force will
have a strength of 10000 men.
Gen. Gillem, Tennesseean.
served with the 9th Infantry in
Siberia in the World War. Gen.
Baird, a Marylander. rose from the
ranks. Both officers have had much
previous experience with the tank
corps.
Evening star., 1941-03-29
Federal Inspectors,
Doctors Search for
Contaminated Druq
New York Firm Reported
To Have Released 100000
Sedotive Tablets
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, March 29.-Hundreds
Of Federal inspectors, aided by
physicians, were engaged today in
tracking down 100000 medicinal
tablets which, the American Medi-
cal Association said, had been con-
taminated in manufacture.
The association disclosed that
phenobarbital, powerful sedative
drug, had been inadvertently used
in the manufacture of the tablets,
which were issued by New York
drug firm as sulphathiaZole.
Sulphathiazole, derivative of the
sulfanilamide, is used in the treat
ment of pneumonia and certain in
fections. The association empha-
sized that the vast majority of this
drug now on the market is unadul-
terated and safe to use at the direc-
ton of a physician.
DR.. Morris Fishbein, editor of the
A. M A. Journal, issued a statement
to physicians and druggists to be on
the lookout for the adulterated drug
which could be distinguished by the
lot number MP 029. 1t was distrib-
uted by the Winthrop Chemical Co.
of New York, DR.. Fishbein said.
The first information that the
drug was contaminated came from
Pennington, Mo, DR.. Fishbein
stated, and the United States Food
and Drug Administration immedi-