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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-26
BY WILLIAM E. MCKINNEY
 

AmertcaS tara AutnOElsy
 Gen. Sir Archibald P. Wavell used contract bridge to bring out a point in a recent newspaper article. IT explaining the difference between strategy and tactics, he said that the bidding is strategy and the play oi the hand tactics; that most players would agree that the play, or tac- tics, is more difficult than the bid- ding or strategy. The latter is to a certain degree mechanical and sub feet to convention, while the tactics or play, give more scope for the skill of the good player.
 Today'S hand brings out the generals point. The contract is reached rather mechanically, and may or may not be made. South has only a minimum opening in high cards, and his rebid is based solely on the hope that the patterns will fit together well.
 When the dummy goes down, he sees he must win some additional tricks in the black suits to make the contract. He wins the first trick and leads a spade. What actually hap pened now was that West put up the king of spades and returned a trump. which rode to the king. South led the other spade and East won. East led back the three of trumps and South alertly played the nine. which held. Then South could afford to ruff one diamond with the queen of trunps, ruff a third spade. and cash the ace of trumps to pick Up the jack. The ace of clubs gave re-entry to the two long spades.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-26

Wear this suit and feel "up to the minute" in fashion-for this jacket Is just about the last word. The yoke top and scanning in front is a smart treatment which you'll find fiattering, the Shortness of 1t is young, too. The skirt is straight cut, and very graceful with the waist length jacket.
 Pattern No. S325 is in sizes l2, if, 16, IS, 20; 40. Size IA suit, long sleeves, requires 3 3-4 yards 39- inch material.
 For this attractive pattern. send IS cents, plus 1 cent for postage. in coins, with your name, address, pattern number and size to The Waterbury Democrat Today,s Pat tern Service, 106 7th Avenue. New York, N. Y.
 Many other practical sewing sug- gestions for gifts and for your own wardrobe are plentiful in the Win- ter Fashion Book. available at l5c per copy. Order 1t with a i5c pat. tern for 25c plus 1c for postage.
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REDUCE MARINE INSURANCE

Rio De Janeiro = (U.P) - The Brazilian Insurance Institute ans nounced a six per cent maritime insurance reduction late in No- vember. refiecting the success of Brazilian United States naval anti- submarine activity on the sealanes around the eastward bulge of Bra- dl. The new rates are effective for shipping plying the entire length of Brazil's coastline.
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GlOriying Yourself
" AmaM masa
NEA Service Stan Writer

NEA Service Stan Writer
 Simply enough they are polite enough not to broadcast their ob- servations and reactions to every thing they notice about us women, don't think that men aren't unob- serving of details when they look us over.
 "What is there about women that most annoys you7" an aver age young suburban cornmuter was asked.
 Dirty necks!" was the astonish- ing answer. Well. it wasn't as bad as it sounded. He admitted that he didn't see many dirty necks. The laconic answer was just his way of saying that he DID see great deal of inexcusable personal grubbiness.
 And you can see it, too, if you keep your eyes open. You'll see a few dirty necks. You'll see more necks, actually clean, but giving the impression that they are dark with grime because the owner uses a too- light face powder and stops 1t at the jaw-line, creating an ugly light-and dark contrast between face and neck.
 You don't have to be a hawk-eyed detective t0 see too many hands that are just plain dirty although the lacquered fingernails give evi- dence of long and loving care. And. conversely, you'll see many nails with the lacquer clipped and scab- by-looking.
 You'll see avoidable facial blem- ishes, born of insufficient or in- efficient use of cleansing agents. You'll see dusty looking hair and shoulders powdered with dandruff. You'll see =.
 We'll, when you see these things. just make pre-New Years reso- lution that no one, no matter how hawk-eyed, will ever see any of A
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you housewo too Millions managing do both The big black and red hopot men shown the illustration fine hands from scarlet black inches long comfortable Hang the Make another for a practical and unusual Christmas gftl
 complete crocheng HotPot Men COIN YOUR NAME and ADDRESS Waterbury Avenue York City postage for each pattern ordered.
 AND WINTER Album readyumey helps for knit and ocheted garments patch work ideas quilts embdx er-Chstmas suggestions Send for today Anne Cabot Ean and Winter Album is priced at IS cents
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unprepared for any kin d of job.
 Educators a n d her family often encouraged her to get a liberal arts education, eve Il though the most literary thing she would ever do in later life would be to give a book review now and then at some wo- mans club.
 In th e good n1fl doI-cu n011aun
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SCHOOL CHILDREN
 PRESENT PAGEANT
Christmas Holidays of Past, Present, Future De-
 picted in Program

Pupils of Webster school pre- sented & Christmas pageant re- gently in the school gymnasium, depicting the holiday as it was celebrated in the past. as it is now during war, and as it will be in the future.
 The program was divided into three parts. Part I consisted of tableaux of the home, and family around the tree, with Santa Claus distributing gifts. and blithe jollity prevailing. This scene was followed by one depicting the more serious
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-26
AUDUBON SOCIETY
 HEAD VISITS HERE

Carl W. Buchheister, assistant di- rector of the National Audubon so. ciety and noted authority on native wildlife. will be the feature speaker tomorrow night at the Second Con- gregational church forum. His lec- ture will be illustrated with coloi motion pictures. The forum wiL begin at 7:30. and an appropriate musical program will ke rendered.
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ministration has its way. Tn the In. terests of conserving food. the PsA advises vigorous stirring of coffee: eating baked potato skins: picking up bones in the fingers to get that last bit of meat. and wiping up gravy from the plate with bread so that none is wasted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-26
Caroline Chatfield Soys Today
svery Woman Decides Whether Her Family Regards Her as Queen or Cook Home maker, or Draft Horse.
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DEAR MISS cHATFlELD:

am who have saved for their families and small birthday last week and not of my children my husband remembered t When think how plnched months advance buy husband
 occasions and half the night sewing on daughter birthday realize family takes granted ashamed tO tell how long for myself always peferrng to the girls Anyhow birthday kept hoping would mention but went to beL without word from What mother get out of sacrificing family? As far not ~ DISCOURAGED 7
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MONDAYS MENU

BREAKFAST: Tomato and grapefruit juice, steamed brown rice, brown sugar, top milk, enriched toast, coffee or milk.
 LUNCHEON: Hot potato soup, tongle spread sandwiches, mock pate sandwiches, raw carrot sticks, celery, fruit bowl, tea or milk.
 DINNER: Minced lamb and green peppers on toast, French fried potatoes, baked squash, green salad. baked caramel custard, coffee or milk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-26

Christmas of today in which the happy carols are changed to songs of our fighting forces, and war stamps and bonds replace candy and toys in the stockings. Part III, Christmas of the future, showed the armed men returning to their homes, their deed accom- plished, and their hearts happy over a job well done.
 The program was directed by Miss Ella M. Doherty, and the mu- sic furnished by Miss Josephine Birney.
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9 MODERN MENUS
Sandwiches Solve
 Hospitality Program
Savory Mayonnaise

One-half cup mayonnaise. 1-2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, l-2 tsp. dry mustard few grains cayenne.
 Combine mayonnaise, Worcester shire sauce, mustar and cayenne Blend thoroughly. Use as spread on sliced meats or in meat sand- wiches.
 When you serve these spreads serve them with a bowl of thin raw carrot sticks, celery and rad- ishes in cracked ice.
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of pining and ptying yourself should stand yourself the the heat let them days yude into butterfly pennies pinch will buy for yourself children old enough to think they will how selfish this point them. for husband is the with taken valuation and have low on yourself
 CAROLINE CHATFIEID.
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BUSY TUNEsMITHs

To insure a solid job of five on I Dood It." forthcoming Red Skel- ton Eleanor Powell musical. Metro Glodwyn- Mayer has signed the songwriting team of Gene de Paul and Don Rave for original tunes on the picture.
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was deemed worthwhile for a girl if 1t gave her smattering of know ledge and chance to get a hus- band. But 1t isn't that way any more, with most of the country's colleges intent on training girls for specific jobs.
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and Kaye are taking bows for three current hits: Cow Cow Boogie," !" MT. Five by Five and Hes My Guy" They have written two songs for T Dood It. which will be played
 by Jimmy Dorsey and his orchestra.
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like all little animals with interests eating sleeping and playing You had glorious porny consideration of others Gratitude for what hal respect Yet because well but not wisely neglected opportunity let them to be selfish unsenmenta unmannery and nngraeul
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DISCOURAGED.

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hbed yourself to exat them and once they got up they denied yourself them and having what You sweated the stove to three meals day and when they full they yawned in your make life and smooth and spoiled suffering
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WAR HITS ETIQUETTE

Upper Darby. Pa. (UP) = Table etiquette will become a war AAAAsM1kw A AAA@ ~~.-~s s5AmmzMsAw Aa&m
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-26
By RUTH MILLETT

In the past it hasn't always been 8 girls fault if she spent four years in college and came out
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Evening star., 1942-05-24

thinking you'd look right at home in the drivers seat"
And would today, which is probably his best asset;
Tor whatever his role the simplicity and genuine hum
ity of the man comes through 1t comes through in
his latest 'Tortilla Flat" 1t came through in Boys
Town - so convincing his performance millions
of people all the world believe today that Tracy
is really Father Flanagan and that he goes around the
country orgivng sinners and reforming bad little boys
incidentally, he considered for the role of Brig
ham Young but rejected because of his frequent screen
appearances Catholic priest.
Travels at Home
0UT there was time - shortly after he played in
Captains Courageous - that his fans thought of
him a more salty and robust character His mail
reflected it, it included invitation to cross the Allan
tic in 34-foot ketch with the buider-owner "age 62
and sound as dollar" An ex-Army flyer invited him
to fly ow-wng monoplane the ocean, tempting
him with The publicity value Of your presence would
repay for the slight risk involved" Federal pris-
oner in Leavenworth offered to take him hunt for
pirate treasure in the Caribbean Gf Spencer would
solve the trivial detail of getting him OUT
They should know that Tracy takes no exercise,
lodges first nights - including his own - and night
clubs and does all of his travelling in chair
the SET reading gaudy folders and laying out expensive
tours which he takes Almost never really be-
he did 60 to Cuba - his first trip out of Holly
wood.
A mob of reporters met him at the boat, mob of
fans when he got off, 1t his first real personal i'm
pact with the tremendous popularity of his screen
Frightened he hurried home as fast as he
could. few years later he ventured again. his first
and only trip to Europe.
I'VE were unprepared for the crowds the plat
form that met the boat train, says Mrs Tracy. 1--WE
waited for everyone to get off, thinking could sneak
out way; but the crowds wouldn't move so the
Evening star., 1942-05-24

is an odd coincidence that the same stage role OF
Killer" Mears in The Last Mile" started both
= Spencer Tracy and Clark Gable on their way to
Hollywood stardom. Tracy played the original role
in New York, Gable played it later the coast Il
doing my best to act the part as Tracy had done it,
Gable confesses Il have been copying Tracy since
Well, hardly that. True both men broke into the
movies playing killers and crooks. But Gable went
to develop his personal style of romantic hero,
while Tracy struck gold in San Francisco priest,
From there he proceeded to capitalize his honest
pan the deep lines of which would hold two days rain
or an ocean of forgiveness.
And, while we dredging for condolences, it was
Gable who broke the ice of public apathy for himself
when ne ungalanty socked Norma Shearer in "A Free
Soul and later made star out of Tracy overnight
when he sacrilegiousy clipped Father Tim Tracy
in San Francisco" on the chin while millions gasped
The two played together in two more films after that
- Test Pilot" and Boom Town." In both of these
Tracy always sticking around to comfort the gal
after Gable had acted like heel Annoyed at playing
such good-hearted goof, Tracy decided to get
with Gable in TEST Pilot" 1t Tracys big death
and Gable had to sit the bed, hold Spencers
hand and listen to his death rattes Later Gable told
friends: why the sonofagun died for four reels!''
But Tracy could always pad his part efectually
One of his first stage jobs - when he and Pat o Brien
living and starving together cheap New York
boarding house the somewhat less than promis-
ing role of robot in "RUR." Pat and Spence were
robots together at $40 per week But Spence rebellng
at playing a deaf-and dumb automaton night after
night. fnaeled himself speaking line and
promptly raised to SIS week. In his next play, The
Man Who Came Back he started out with one line
1T was his first speaking part" says Mrs Tracy
who Louise Treadwell, was playing leads in stock
when Spence playing bits. Spencer played
captain and he came on at the end of the first act and
Evening star., 1942-05-24
Will THEY GET WISE TO HIM?

That's what worries Spencer Tracy After years of
stardom. he still wonders if he's just flash in the pan"
by J. p. McEvoY
Evening star., 1942-05-24

Il never would have gone back to school," he con-
essed later IF there had been any other way of learn
ing how to read the subttes in the movies" But
small credit is due to his father John Tracy, up
standing, God-fearing Irishman who ran trucking
business and looked forward to the day when Spencer
would succeed him in this solid enterprise. Later when
Spencer had become actor against his fathers better
Judgment the old man went to see him in old stock
theaer backstage and sat silently in the dressing
while Spencer changed. Finally Spencer cracking
under the strain asked his father for opinion of the
performance. Son." said John Tracy slowly. Il just
sat here thinking about that nice fve-ton truck
we just got It's beautiful truck and l couldn't help
Evening star., 1942-05-24

first World War came he tried to join the Marines but
he was too young Join the Navy and see the World"
said the slogan SO he joined, but all he saw was
training camp at Norfolk, Va and later at Lake Bluff
ILL., He did, however, learn something of the horrors of
war; for he had to listen to the violin playing of fellow
COB named Jack Benny.
About 10 years ago the Tracys came to Hollywood
and for five years they rented inexpensive apartments
and houses. grueling stock-company experience full
of long jumps and sudden cosngs and hungry offs
made them cautious Only after Tracy's salary had
climbed to the stratosphere did he decide to take
chance and buy small house out in the valley, with
Please turn to next paQe
Evening star., 1942-05-24

train had to back up to another sta
ton to let us off. More crowds, peo-
pie jammed together, knocking each
other down. This scared Spencer so,
he started Immediately to talk about
coming home" Among those who
were knocked down on the station
platform by Spence's own public
(the Tracys didn't learn till later
was comparative unknown named
Arturo Toscanini.
Now that he can afford it, he
doesn't want to leave home - but
from his early childhood he was
always running away. When the
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-05-02
Rhode Island Forest
Fires Under Control
$780, 900 Loss Is Estimated; mo Doubt They We're
Set Says High Official; Forest Fires in
Connecticut Are Also Suspicious

West Greenwich, r. l., May 2 -
(U.P.) - A $2.500,O00 confagration
of incendiary origin was under con-
troll In Western Rhode Island today
after destroying woodlands, build
ings and 100000 feet Of govern
ment-owned lumber during q two
day sweep Of 50-quare mile area.
Three towns in the blackened area
West Greenwich, Coventry and
Scituate, remained under martial
law for a second day by order OF
Governor j. Howard McGrath as
FBr agents and state police investi-
gated the possibility that saboteurs
set the more than is blazes which
broke out in isolated sections Of the
region where the fire burned fierce
ly.
More than 5000 smoke-begrimed
soldiers, sailors, and volunteers
many on duty without rest for more
than "a hours. brought the flames
under control along triangular 10
mile front last night when the wind
which had fannad the blaze de-
creased in velocity. Governor Nc
Grath announced that only one fire
In the Coventry section continued
to give the fire-llghters q battle.
No Doubt OF Sabotage
Adjutant-G General Peter Leo Can
non told newsmen that there was no
doubt that the fires were "set" and
said his Office would aid police and
federal authorities In experimenting
those suspected of setting the fires
to destroy the vast stores OF pro-
cessed hurricane lumber awaiting
shipment to war industries. A pol
of yards In the area revealed thai
nearly all of the I,750 900 feet Of
lumber was damaged as well az
about 80 homes and camps In thu
area.
Meantime, Governor Leyeretl
saltonstall called on Massachusetts
citizens ITO serve as civilian volun'
teer FIRE wardens," and ITO see tina
nobody else sets a fire" In wood
throughout the state. After receiy'
ing q report from State Conserya'
ton Commissioner Raymond J
Kenney, the governor said he wa
reluctant 10 close the woods to fish
eEnen and other sportsmen but h
would be forced to do so u fire
broke out due to carelessness,
Discovery Of o pnnctured bal
loon containing an extlngulshef
candle At Peterbor0, N. VI. yesterday
at first caused authorities to believe
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-05-02

American Brass Company Is Give
Highest Honors In Naval Histor
Three of Its Plants Are to
Be Decorated With Navy
e Award

Bestowing OF the Nevy "E' ON
the Waterbury, Torrington and An
sonia plants Of the American Brass
Company Wednesday will mark the
first time in Navy history that
awards for excellency In production
have been made in q single day on
three separate plants Of the same
company. Governor Robert A.
Hurley, naval dignitarles, city Off
cials, company officers and super
intendents and thousands Of plant
workers viii ltake part in the cere-
monies.
Separate presentations of the "E'
pennants will be made at Torring-
ton, Waterbury and Ansonia, the
local program including parade OF
employees. A total of 10000 en-
ployes viii receive individual "E''
buttons to wear on their lapels.
TOrringIOn Wednesday
The ceremonies at Torrington will
be held at 10 a. m. Wednesday, the
Waterbury exercises at 12:45 p. m.
and the Ansonia presentation at $3.50
p. m. Congressman Joseph e. Tai
bot will be chairman at each of the
Clark s. Observation-Disclosures
ceremonies. being introduced by
Clark s. Judd, president of the
American Brass Company. The adj
dress Of welcome at Torfington will
be given by Mayor William A. Pat
ten. In this city by Mayor Vincent
A. Scully, and at AnSoIlia by Mayor
Andrew F. Nolan.
The "E" presentations will be
made by Captain Robert Hender-
son, U.S.N. and the acceptance
speeches will be made by John A.
Coe, chairman Of the board of Of
the company.
Presentation OF 'E" buttons will be
made by Commander Thomas j.
Bay. U.S.N., with the first awards.
sterling silver buttons going to
employees with service records of SO
years or more. There are 48 work.
ers in this category, including seven
at Torrington. 10 in Waterbury, and
% In Ansonia.
Dignitaries Send Word
Messages from dignitaries unable
to attend will be read in each city.
At Torrington this part of the pro-
gram vii lbe given by Elton s.
Wayland, president of the Tor
rington and waterbury companies;
at Waterbury by Arthur H. Quigley
executive vice-president for the
local plants: and ia Ansonia by
Roy s. Wildman, vice president
Governor Hurley viii deliver the
principal address In each OF the
three cities. Patriotic music will be
played by the Fulton American
band, and singing Of THE Star
Spangled Banner" will be led by
Miss Dorothy L. Chrisman.
The Waterbury ceremonies will be
held outdoors, before flag-draped
stands and bleachers est up on the
company grounds between Bank
street and washington avenue. A
color guard Of state Guardsmen
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-05-02
SHORE RESORTS
ARE CLOSED-UP

Hartford, Corn, May 2-(UP)-
Tie state today closed all shore re-
sorts and cOast-line state parks
during night hours for the duration
Of the war.
A. v. Parker, state supervisor OF
parks, said the closing order was
given ITO insure the efficacy OF
the dim-out along the Connecticut
coast-line. All state parks and
summer resorts will be closed to
the public between sunset and sun.
RISE"
Summer tent cities" at HamnlO-
nasset and Rocky Neck beaches also
were outlawed for the duration Of
the emergency. Camping viii be
available to yacatiOnlsts only dur
ing the daytime hours.