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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-15
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-15
New Tools Help Train Men
Quickly fOI. Defense Jobs
Plants, Schools
Now Developing
Skilled Labor

fThis is the sixth and CON-
Guiding article of series by
Merryle Stanley Rukeyser. In
ternstiord News Service eco
nonie commentator, revealing
in specific terms the roles
American industry and labor are
playing in converting the United
States into "democracy's arse
nal"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-15
BY NJ. STANLEY RUKEYsER

.nt1 News Service Economic Commentator
NEW YORK. Feb. 15.-Under
the stress of turning the United
States into "democracy's arsenal"
the job is again seeking the man.
The demand of course has not
been just for hands but for
skilled and specialized workmen.
Industry and government have
been cooperating with the tech
meal schools in accelefating voca-
tional training to help men TO fit
into the new effort 10 turn out
guns, tanks. airplanes and ships
rapidly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-26
Q MODERN MENUS
BY MRS. .GAYNOR MADDOX
 NEA Service Staff Writer

Strawberries are cheap now in many parts of the country. Soon they will be at the height of their season all over the country.
 STRAWBERRY PRESERVES
 METHOD i,-Select large, firm, tart berries. Wash, drain, and re- move caps. For each pound of fruit use 1 pound of sugar. Com bine the fruit and the sugar in al- ternate layers and let stand 8 to 10 hours or overnight before cook ing. While heating to boiling, stir carefully. Boil rapidly for IS to 20 minutes or until the syrup is somewhat thick, taking care to prevent burning. Remove the scum. Pour at once Into hot, ster- ilized jars and seal.
 METHOD 2. - In this method the smaller, less perfect berries are picked out to be used for juice Crush these berries, then stir them while cooking them for about 3 minutes. Strain. To each pound of choice prepared berries allow one-fourth cup of this juice and l pound of sugar. Add the sugar to the juice, stir, and heat slowly until the sugar Is entirely dis- solved. Drop the berries into the syrup, simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, then boil rapidly for 10 or l5 min utes, or until the fruit Is some- what clear. Remove the scum. Allow the preserves to stand about 8 hours or overnight in glass or porcelain bowl. Fill hot sterilized Jars three -fourths full with the drained berries, without relocating them. Boil the syrup rapidly un- til fairly thick, or to 22l degrees F. Pour the hot syrup over the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-26

Fruits and Vegetables
 What benefits are derived from drinking raw vegetable juices? I contemplate buying a vegetable juicer. P. O. MI
 Answer--I know of no benefits other than the benefits from eating the vegetables or fruits in the nor- mai way. Tn many circumstances perhaps eating the vegetables or fruits gives beneficial effects that their juices alone cannot give. Too Much Vitan1in?
 Does the taking of cod liver oil by people in middle life cause hard- ening of the arteries and high blood pressure? (Mrs. M. J. M0
 Answer-Certainly not. There Is no convincing evidence that "too much" or even enormous doses of yitamin D, or any other vitamin for that matter, ever does any one any harm.
 Protected by John F. Dille Co)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-26
3 MCKINNEY
 ON BRIDGE
By VIM. F.. MCKINNEY Amcrica's Card Authority

Until Q few years ago tournament bridge players believed that few women play tournament bridge well. Today, however. we find women on championship combinations almost as often as the men and there are several women players who are con. ceded to be on par with the men. And, so Of late have been watching the playing of women with special interest.
 Here is @ hand that was we'll played by Mrs. Wilton Mccarthy, who was our hostess at Annapolis the evening we played rubber bridge.
 As Mrs. Mccarthy remarked, n don't know quite how we got to four spades, but here we are."
 Dummy won the club lead with the ace. The three of spades was led and North's ten was won by the jack. East continued clubs. on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-26
STRAND

Tonight marks your final oppor- tunity to see Charles Boyer and Margret Sullavan in "aBck Street" at Warern's Strand theater. The CO., feature of the program Is The Monster and the Girl" with Ellen Drew and Robert Paige"
 Tomorrow the Strand ushers in another outstanding weekend show with Errol Flynn in his first modern role in three years in the comedy mystery "Footsteps in the Dark" as the headliner of the weekend bill.
 Although Flynn has discarded his boots and saddle for modern dress he provides just as much adventure and excitement as he did in The Sea Hawk" Santa Fe Trail" and other hits.
 Flynn plays the role of a mystery story writer who likes to get his material first hand. He gets it-and how! Being buffeted about by has wife on one side and his niother-ii1- law on the other, he finds that the least of his troubles is being accused of numbering @ beautiful blonde.
 AIOVely 6TSIluh MuESI1HAy WAsV VI starred with Flynn in "The Sea Hawk" is again seen with the star in the role of his wife and with the aid of her suspicious mother, played by Lucille watson, succeeds in niak~I ing a mountain out of c mystery.
 "Footsteps in the Dark" biendG laughs with excitement in such a' manner that those who view the| offering will be raving about 1t fozI months to come.
 The supporting cast includes sucl old screen favorites as Alan Hale Allen Jenkins, Grant Mitchell ana Roscoe Yarns, all of whom give add mirable performances.
 On the same big show is "ThN Penalty" vivid drama of the regenf eration of boy of the underworld with Edward Arnold and Ldond Barrymore in the leading roles ai1c featuring Marsha Hunt, Robex Sterling and Gene Reynolds.
 Don't forget the big show comir to the Strand on Wednesday. "Til Sea Wolf" with Edward c. Robin son, Ida Lupino and John Gareh will be the headliner while Blond Goes Latin" will co-feature the pr gram.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-26
Plan To Preserve Strawberries
 In Height Of Season

berries and seal.
 METHOD 3, Sun Preserves. - Strawberry sun preserves can be made only if there Is sufficiently hot sunshine to cause rapid evap- oration.
 To each pound of choice pre- pared strawberries allow pound of sugar and teaspoon of lemon juice. Prepare syrup from strawberry juice and sugar as de- scribed under method 9. Add the berries to the syrup and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. Drain the ber- ries from the syrup and place about an inch apart on shallow enameled pans or china platters. Boil the syrup until 1t Is fairly thick; that is, for about 10 min- utes, or to 22l degrees F. Remove the scum, add the lemon juice, and pour the syrup in 0 thin layer over the berries. Cover with wln- dow glass propped up about one fourth inch from the pans, Place in the sun for or 3 days or un- til the syrup has jellied. Take in- side at night, and after each days summing turn the berries over. Without relocating, put the pre- serves Into hot sterilized jars and seal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-26
Latest Styles
Of Interest To Women

Have you Q household problem Co selve9 Write your questipn clearly, sign your name and ad. dress, enclose . three.cent ps,staEe stamp and mall to The Woman's Editor, Washington Service Bu. reau, The Democrat, 1913 l3th Street, Washington. D. C., for'A personal reply.
 ,iu e. Is there c simple method fca cleaning jewelry2
 A. Jewelry may be effectivell cleansed by washing with soap and warm water, rinsing in cold water, dipping in spirits of any kind, and drying in warm boxwood sawdust, Good jewelry nedS only to be washed with soap and water and polished with rouge and 8 chamois. "' e. From what part of the animal Is porterhouse steak cut? l" A. The loin.
 c. How deep should bulbs be planted? A. The general rule is to placs them as deep as twice their diane eter, and in some instances 1t is bet. ter to plant them little deeper, A 24-page booklet, "The Bulb Book, |" a guide to the selection, planting and culture, may be obtained from the Waterbury Democrat Service Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St., Wash. ington, D. C., price 10 cents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-26

So honey looking on your Co., lonial chair-this pretty pillow top woven of bright silk scraps! You make 1t easily on 6 simple "loom." just q i'iIp, really.
 To start, "bandage" your Eoop with long strip of cloth. This and the other strips you use in weaving your pillow top should be cut on the bias, about 3 inches wide. Edges are folded in, nak- ing strips about oiic inch wide.
 Now pin { strips across the hoop to form 8 spokes, as iil diagram. Then for the 9th spokel This will be long one, several strips sewn together. Pin one end to hoop, be- side any other spoke, and carry to center.
 Here you start to weave with the long end. Use your fingers and go over and under the spokes and round and round the center.
 At a 3-inch diameter you can't weave without more spolSes. Add V-shaped ones in each section, as shown in diagram.
 Sew the final row to the spoke edges and hem loose ends under. Your pillow top is completed!
 Tn the same simple way you weave rugs. Our 32-page booklet tells how in greater detail. Ex- plains other easy weaving methods by which you make lovely scarfs. doilies, afghans. purses, many more items-attractive and inexpensive.
 Send 1Oc In coin for your copy of HOW TO WEAVE USEFU NOVELTIES to the Waterbury Democrat Home Service, 6s5 sixth Ave-, New York, N. Y. Be sure to write plainly your NAME. AD- DRESS, and the NAME of booklet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-26
WOMAN,S REALM
88AV&1 - GIOr6ing Yourself.
By Alicia Hart
NrA servIce stafF Writer

NEA Service Staff Writer
 Tn addition to resolving that, for once, she just won't try to race through spring housekeeping In record time and that she will not start at all until she has written down Step-by-step plans for the entire job, the smart honemaker resolves that she won't miStreat her hands and fingernailS during the process. t.
 She knows that there are rub Der gloves and rubber mitS on the market, from ten cents a pair up. She knows that these won't in- terfere with her skill in washing ceiling or getting the porch furniture out of the attic.
 She also knows that through cleaning job can be done any where in the house with mild soap which won't make the hands rough and red. If she does not like rubber gloves, she washes her hands often and applies hand lotion afterward. She files her nails until they are quite short be- fore she begins and thus avoids breaking of and splitting. She uses cuticle cream or oil every night. USE CUTICLE CREAM,
 HAND LOTION REGULARLY
 whether she has to do the house. cleaning or not, it's 8 good idea for any woman to remember to use cuticle cream regularly, and hand lotion often. She should tell the manicurist not to scrape around the base of the nail with 8 steel instru- ment and not to file away the cor ners.
 A section of nail which has been scraped at the base will be thin and weak when 1t grows out to the tip. The strongest nails are those which are broad at the tip. with corners intact instead of fled away. ......
 Cuticle should not be cut Or trim med, of course. Jagged edges may be shipped off, but the rest of the cuticle should be softened with cream and then pushed back. Cuti- cle remover and wooden orange stick are best for removing dead skin just underneath cuticle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-26

There are potential shortages of aluminium, tungsten, magnesium, nickel, zinc and reoprene (artifi- cial rubber). But by hoarding resources and not being wasteful of the supplies on hand or in sight, there will be ample to meet every need. .''''''
 PLAsTYCs ENTER THE PICTURE
 One of the principal methods of guarding available supplies and making them go as far as possible is to use substitutes for nofl-essen- { tials.
 Thus, the defense program Is going to make MT. and Mrs. Amer lea plastic conscious. Plastics have, of course, been developing for years, but they were replacing metals slowly.
 Now you can expect next years automobiles, and next years re- frigerator to come equipped with plastic parts. and tomorrow's American kitchen, traditionally a white and silver dazzle, will be as colorful as Q June garden.
 MRS. AMERICA
 LIKES PLASTICS
 Automobiles which already have over 200 plastic parts will have more, and plastic handles, fittings and rear deck doors will look just as well as metals. Public reaction to plastics has been good. Production has doubled in the past five years, which is, a record unmatched by any other major industry. Women like them because they can be colored. They are lighter than metals and some are tougher than steel.
 The public will also get acquain- ted with lacquered plastics in place of nickel trim on typewriters, auto- mobiles and cocktail lounge furni- ture. Nickel is Q British-c controlled product, and nickel supply houses for peace time trade have been rationed 50 per cent of their normal pur- chases.
 Zinc, which is used in galvanizing to make steel sheets for garages, roofs and garbage pails, is also 8 component of brass and important to the shell and cartridge factories. But so far, the Priorities Board has gone easy on the zinc supply houses. The annual output is about 900,00O tons and munitions factories are using only half of this.
 So temporarily zinc producers are required to set aside five per cent of their production for military emergencies.
 Coming up for consideration by the Priorities Board are 400 other commodities listed as Critical" :" Priorities Board says there are no shortages here except of special military designs. "Critical" simply means the army can issue preference certificates to manufacturers if they have to get these things in hurry If it's long war the services may, of course, use up plant capacity and in that case there may be a jump in prices to civilians. But it's nothing to worry about now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-26
70 AT MERRIMAN
 MAKE HONOR LIST

The honor roll for the fifth mark ing period at Merriman grammar school was announced this morning by Principal Julia Reilly. It fol- lows:
 Grade VIII-Fred Fusco, Rosema- rie Minicucci, Mary Polonis, Theresa Muccino, Ida Bottachiaro, Bertha Boucher, Maurice D'Angelo, Albina Liberatore, Stanley Chmielnicki, Gertrude Marconi, Mary Nardelly, Consuelo Grau, Josephine Mrozinski, John Cortese, Enrico Velluci.
 Grade VII-Elizabeth Coretto, Flo rida Almeida, Josephr Ciarcia, Wil- liam Dwyer, William Johnson, Edith Haley, Eileen Walsh, William Schia- yo, Robert De Zinno, Raymond Walsh, Anthony Primiano, Edith Del Principe, Louise Loinbardo, Anna Queiroga.
 Grade VI-Josephine Guadino, Catherine Hurley, Pauline La Rosa, Elizabeth Beatty, Vincent Palladtno, Mario Rosato, Gregory Lupone, John Colucci.
 Grade v-Carmella Parella, John Zampino, Gloria La Rosa, Carmella Perezzella, Sylvia Polonis, Mario Bottachari, Jane Carubba, Arthur DOliveira, denevieve Sbordone. Ma rie Capozzi, Martin Giordano, Car mella De Luca, Donate Fratodei, Gerald Fusco, Irene 1nez, Richard Gaudino, Josephine Sorbo.
 Grade IV--Amilcar Marques, IT. Han Di Cesare, Robert Valletta Eleanor Campoli, oJan Haley, Shir- ley Dwyer, Theresa Balanca, Jane Christolini, Moreno Strokalitis, Yer na Johnson, John Vulesky, Dolores Alves, John Marchiani, Richard Porto, Kathryn Kingston, Joseph Lombardo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-26
WHY DON'T THEY TELL ME
 THESE THINGS


 Old Ben Franklin's picture ap- peared In a New York newspaper the other day. Ben had made news by saying Gin 1773) he imAgined neither wetness nor cold contrib uted to the causation of colds.
 Next day the same paper had pie lures of Dr. Geo. B. Foster. bac- teriologist whose uncanny diagnos- tic acumen started the Hong search within American laboratories to nail down the cause of the common cold" It seems that a laboratory worker one day complained of feeling tired, srieezing, getting chilly, nose stuffed up, unable to smell ,etc.. and like Q flash Gas one gathers from the news paper story) Dr. Foster diagnosed You've got a chill," and so gained as much space for his picture as my column gets some days.
 Next day even more space in the same paper was given to pictures of Admiral Robert E. Peary, who said his men caught colds only back home, Dr.. Frmidtjof Nansen, who never caught cold in three years of polar exploration. and Admiral Richard E. Byrd, whose Little America expeditions suffered few colds.
 From all of this evidence the startling conclusion in heavy head lines was that Cold Is a Misnomer.'
 By the fifth day the "perlpatetic' Dr. Victor G. IIeiser's picture mon- opolized the page, his best seller "An American Doctors Odyssey received free mention and the doc- tors notion of the way to avoid respiratory infection was present. ed thus:
 "Straphangers and people who sit in subway trains are always breathing other peoples breath. I
 therefore prefer to stand and keep my head above the multitude"
 And that implies, If you know nc better, that infection occurs via thu air, that you get the disease by breathing the same mir others hay, breathed. If that were really so il would be hopeless to attempt tt avoid infection at any time you might enter a room or vehicle where any one with any infection is present.
 The truth is that no known dis ease is spread in that way. There Is no evidence. no scientific evi- dence, to support Dr. Heisers quaint notion.
 So far as we know, the chief ii not the only way respiratory infec- tions spread is via droplet or spray infection--that is, the germ or virus of the disease Is carried in droplets, some visible, some invis- ibly fine, of secretion or moisture sprayed forth from nose and mouth during coughing, sneezing, talking. And there is good scientific evi- dence to support the belief that un- less such droplets reach your face, your nose or mouth directly, the germs or virus in them quickly lose virulence and hence droplets which may float about in the air are prob ably harmless even if inhaled. Ex- posture to air at room temperatures or lower temperatures, and expo sure to diffuse daylight, quickly kills or renders harmless any known germs of respiratory disease.
 (More about this later).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-26
Caroline Chatfield
Says Today
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Sweetest Story Ever Told.
 @ friend of nature lover and enjoys teaching about the subject told this daily visitors for several have been e noticed together they be- curiosity laid low until the truth should come out One strong four initials written Everywhere looked there linked together They carved the tree trunks scratched the earth iaid out with pebbles And she had her
 day the mother of the arSt-lover whose asked suspicious said the mother James in love drawing hearts pierced There's inch his desk that isn't covered with four initials He utterly dsntereed everything at home"
 asked friend. T hope the girl hasn't
 
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  discussing girls home doobe Luckily older sister home and started them off Now James more nature chores Fortunately nearly because he couldn't possibly his mind his books Love In the spring"
 losing place getting thrill watching full blown of We that this imperfect world love parents pro- fanlng hand of interference 1t. any parents they recognize when they them? with memories that they cannot recall the sweet bangs of love?
 CAROLINE CHATFTMD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-26
ACTOR PREPARED

Should this country be invaa' from the air, John Litel. currenl featured in Columbia's "The Boss" vii Joe among She best I4 pared. Litel has constructed bomb-proof air-raid sllleter nlE than 20 feet deep on his 8an nando Valley ranch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-26

The leading screen and concert favorite of South America, Alberto Villa, makes his North American de- but with Maureen OHara, James Ellison and Buddy Ebsen in Radios musical, "They Met in Argentina" Produced by Lou Brock, the new picture is said to give an accurate and authentic glimpse of Argentine life. -.....-.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-26

experience Cher own marriage ended in divorce after her child was born) and the experiences of many oi her friends.
 "When the marital chamber becomes nursery. happiness flies out the window" she declares, ana adds I'm not blaming the husband. Modern living IS chiefly at fault. baby is all over the place in small apartment. When man comes home to steriiizers, formulas and what-not, he's going to wander. He mas ceased to be the center of his home It is then that the other woman will have the chance" SINCERE BUT MUDDLED THINKING
 Mrs Roberts seems sincere in her belief, and there are many young wives today who are thinking along those lines
 But they aren't thinking straight. Of course
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-26
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
 Pr0static Obstruction

Over two years ago I was oper- ated on for removal of prostrate, and was left in bad shape, as have to wear a urinal constantly. .
 (L. S.) , Answer-I am sorry I am unable to offer you advice. Your physician can best advice you. have a mon- ograph "Prostatic Obstruction" which deals with the subject of hy- pertrophy of prostrate and the assoc ciated bladder trouble. For copy send stamped envelope bearing your address. '- l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-26

third round Mrs. Mccarthy diss carded Q heart instead of trumping. West led the queen of hearts, and South won with the ace.
 Tho ace and king of diamonds were caslled and third diamond ruffed. Mrs. Mccarthy carefully ruffed with dummy's queen. Then the four of spades was led, the finesse picked up all the trumps, and declarer spread the cards, wiil- ming the rest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-26
MONDAYS MENU

BREAKFAST: Crap efruit juice, oatmeal, toast, coffee, milk.
 LUNCHEON: Potato soup, whole-wheat rolls, mixed greens salad, nut cookies, tea, milk.
 DINNER: Tomato juice, Southern chicken hash, corn bread, asparagus with but ter, rice pudding with straw berry preserves, coffee, milk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-26

RUth 5 his wfes atnuon keep pretty tied that she isn't free to respond to wlhm
 But when the husband coming of child only hasns didn't ch considers himself and his comfort and hap his marriage wife wouldn't be young pretty as poppy as other around.
 And in years bored with wonans admiration the admiration of someone new build up his a-n portan ego.S So he children children. GOING TO EXTREMES IN PAAiPERTNG EGO
 Women who believe be- inconvenience of children weak 
 womans right and privilege to have children as is duty privilege amportan outside the home
 natural right in order the of her isn't of a of of c either.
 panpered already to the not they will stand for the inconvenience md competition of children !. s..1 5. ..-