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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20


 In a telegram to John H. Goss, company president, International Representative Al Skinner of the union also asked for Speedy nego- tiation of union contract"
 The CIO won recognition as bar gaining agent for an estimated 7,50O Scovill workers by vote of 4,892 to 1925 at the main plant, and a vote of 253 to 119 at the Waterville plant.
 Official Results
 Victor Pascal, who directed the election for the National Labor Re lations Board, announced the off cial results as follows:
 Main Eligible to vote, T. 040: Ballots cast-6,382; Challenged -86; Blank-33; Void-46; Votes counted-6,217; for the CIO-4,892i Against the CIO-1,325.
 Waterville plant-Eligible to vote -421; Votes cast-399; challenged 12; Void-4; Votes counted-383 for the CIO-253 for the A. F. of L -119; for no union-11.
 The union victory climaxes an or. ganizational drive carried on fol more than a year. It gives the GIG bargaining rights at all three of the largest local factories, Scovill Mfg Co.,, American Brass Go. and Chase Brass & Copper Co.
 Union Statement
 MT. Skinner issued the following post-election statement last evening
 Today, when Scovill employe' voted for the C1O as their collec tive bargaining representative, the! exercised right of which all Amer jeans should be proud. It was tht right of freedom of organization and of freedom of expression. Thes' are the things for which the f1gh is being waged on the battlefield of the world.
 "The CLOS smashing victory to- day can leave no doubt that tht CIO as the choice of the over whelming majority of Scovill em ployes. Their vote shows their sup port of the economic program of th' CIO and is recognition of the lead ershiup which the CIO has taken il Americas all-out win-the-war ef fort.
 "On the economic front, Scovil workers have today taken one o the most important steps towart achieving wage standards whicl will help meet the rising cost o living; seniority protection to in sure the job security needed b every worker; and to guarantee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20

ca out.
 If any individuals register for these jobs whose qualifications arc suitable, immediate appointments as junior instructors at $2000 a year may be offered through the Civil Service Commission, for which the U. s. Employment Service is conducting this recruitment.
 Expenses
 Courses at the training schools for student instructors include a course in radio operating or engi- neering, airplane mechanics or shop work. Transportation from home and living expenses during the training period must be provided by the appointee.
 President Roosevelt has set an objective of at least 60,000 airplanes this year and 120,00 next year, " Manager Nolan declared. Tn ad- dition to the Air Force pilots and bombardiers, there must be tech- nicians and competent ground crews to Keep Elm Flying. Any man qualified for such urgently needed instruction work can be sure that he is doing his full share by help ing to train the army of technicians needed to Keep Elm Flying"
 Full information and application forms may be obtained at the U. s. Employment Service office at 123 Bank street, Waterbury, or from the secretary of the local Beard of Civil Service Examiners located in the Post Office Building, or from the First District Office of the Civil Service Commission in the Federal Building, Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
Commando Committee
 In $33,OOO,OOO Drive
Highest Executives, Stars in Motion Picture Circles
 to Aid in Selling Bonds; Shaw Appointed

A $33,0O0,0O0 Commando Commit tee" was announced today as one of the special volunteer groups work ing in the l5illion-dollar war bond and stamp drive for September.
 Each member of the committee has pledged to sell from $500,000 to $2000,000 worth of bonds between now and Sept. 1, so that the mo- tion picture industry's Salute To Our Heroes" month can proclaim at one minute after midnight on Aug. 31, that the first days quota has been hit through sales to and by tho industry leaders.
 The top executives in the movie industry are among che Com mandos,' plus Hollywood's bright est stars, plus circuit heads and and leaders :n every section of the country.
 Because of the concentration of corporate headquarters of movie companies in New York, George Schaefer, handling the Commando task force for Si Fabian, campaign
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
LECOMPTE FINED
 IN POLICE COURT Southbury Driver Arrested Here Early Today Fol-
 lowing Crash

Oscar Lecompte, 51, of Oak Tree inn, southbury, arrested early this morning on a charge of reckless driving was granted a nolle 1n mu- nicipal court today on payment of $25. Motor Patrolmen John Murphy and Joseph Kendrick reported that Lacompte sideswiped a car operated by Henry J. Byrne, 36, at 19 Ives street, at the corner of East Main and Orange streets, shortly after l 8. m. Both cars were badly dam aged. No one was injured, however.
 Boise Jones, 46, colored, of 84 Carroll street, charged with reckless driving, was given a nolle for $25.
 Ralph Russo, of Bamford avenue, Oakville, charged with non-support, was ordered to contribute $12 week. ly for the support of his family.
 William s. Davis, 28, of 4 Wood street, colored, was given a nolle on a charge of intoxication. He is being held for the F. B. l., however, for failure to produce draft card.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
War Service Appointments Available To Civilian:

Dutra ordered al Brazilian officers and privates on leave or doing spec cial training to reJoin their regi- ments immediately.
 Crowds still roamed the streets. clamoring for war against the Axis.
 Wreckage. bodies and lifeboatg from five Brazilian ships. which submarines sank in coastal waters last weekend, for2ing Brazil to the brink of war. were washing ashore. It was reported that I'll of the 820 soldiers, seamen, men, women and children aboard the five vessels had been saved.
 India has a food scarcity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
BRAZIL PREPARES
 FOR WAR ON AXIS

Rio De Janeiro Aug. 20-(UP)- Brazil rushed preparations for war today. while Brazilian. British and United States planes swept the sea in relentless hunt for Axis sub marines.
 They already had flushed and at- ta a9ked at least seven U-boats, of which one, probably two, were sunk
 Minister of War Gen. Eurico C.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
Labor Management
 Committee Sought
Brass Workers Victories in NLRB Election at ScOvs
 Official Results TabuIated

The Scovll Brass Workers Union, unit of the CIO Mine Mill and Shelter Workers Unon today called the Scov Manufacturing Company management to establish
 genuine" labor-management committee to increase war production the unions first step after it's victory by margin of almost four to in the National Labor Relations Board election held yesterday at the countryS largest single brass fabricating plant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
SIGN AGHT--ST THIEVES

San Jose, O., l)-One motor ist here has adopted the following protective device: Each time he parks his car, he places huge sign on it reading: Call police if you see "~vore changing my tires. He is not the owner"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
EXPERIMENTING FALCONS

Falcons of Britain are doomed to death. They destroy carrier pigeons, so valuable in carrying vital mese- sages, and official hunters have been instructed to shoot them and des- troy their nests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-20
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 There's beautiful finish to these eleor clean cut fabrics that gives you feeling from the stort - They'll take service punishment- Plenty of it - And like it. So- Fill your bag of onticiputions to the top - You won't be disop- pointed - They're good to the lost stitch = Good to the last threod.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-14
Michigan in
Washington
BY Esther Van Wagner Tufty

BY Esther Van Wagner Tufty
Harry b. Mitchell, president cfFil
Service Commission. not only prais-
es the Michigan Civil Service set
up but said that the state is co
operating eXpertly with the national
wartime machinery.
Usually the Civil Service Commits.
sion has a policy Of hands Off as
tar as the states are concerned.
But manpower problems are such
during these war days that state
and federal personnel directors
must pool their lists of available
labor. That explains why a Detroit
office was opened by the Civil Sery.
ice Commission.
Mr.. Mitchell, in an exclusive in
teryiew. told me that In the old
Gays It used TO be matter OF too
many JOBS and not enough people +"
Then ne added ito be more exact
too many critical jobs and not
enough trained people to fill them. -"
Right now. Mr. Mitchell says he
needs more and more mechanics
and stenosraphers. II you want to
irritlte Mr.. Mitchell, just mention
the general misconception that all
civil service employees hold "white
collar" jots in Washington. He
said. OF the over two and a half
million government workers. nov i'm
The service. only 100000 work in
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-14

War Manpower Commission. has
This to say about the freezing OF
Detroit Area workers 10 their jobs.
The action by Regional War
ManpoNer office to control the
transfer Of skilled workers in short
age occupations, in the Detroit
area, bears out my recent warning
that descriptive job swapping and
labor pirating could not be tolerated
much longer because it interferes
with the war effort.
The former Michigan man now
warns that calling this action a
freezing order, may cause consider
bale misunderstanding. The action
will not prevent the transfer Of
workers; the upgrading of work.
ers; and the training program viii
be accelerated.
This action will simply make sure
that any such transfer will be I'M
dertakeu only in the public interest
where the fullest skills of mon and
women can be best utilized for the
most urgent war jobs
Lund stressed that I'm carrying
out this program we cannot over
estimate the importance Of the
United States Employment Service
hich must channel our human re.
sources whore most needed in the
war effort. As the placement arm
Of the War Manpower Commission.
the United states Employment
Service rates the most wholeheart-
ed cooperation of labor. manage.
mont. and the general public
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-14

Washington. Even many OF these
are laborers. mechanics, and other
skilled or trained workers.
The plight OF small radio stations
i'm Michigan is being studied by the
Office OF War Information. Elmer
Davis said IN press conference
this week. Many are suffering from
a loss OF revenue from local adyer-
tisers. hard hit by general war con
ditions.
Quietly. Senator-elect Homer Fer
guson slipped in and out OF Wash
ington before many people had a
chance TO greet him. But he
saw senator Arthur II. Nandenberg
who backed him up in his request
for Appropriations, Judiciary, and
the special Truman Committee. The
senior senator does not serve on
any OF these incidentally, II Is pos
sible that Senator-elect Ferguson
may Stb 9cuoNOl blONh olilN' VI
at least thai part of it that is not
concerned with the Claims Commit
tee. Under seniority ruling It would
be inherited by the new chairman
OF the Claims Committee-,Senator
Ellender of Louisiana but he hates
10 bother to move. Southerners are
like that
Judge Ferguson Is bringing along
his publicity manager Douglas
Mode. and Miss Elise Gould Of
Grand Rapids, both Of whom will be
on his staff.
MPR Labor Chief Mandell Lnnd
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-14

MEXICO CITY ms The agree-
ment negotiated between the Mex
lean government and a committee
representing holders Of Mexican
bonds was before the National Cor.
gress here for ratification. The
agreement excludes from its pro
visions S60.000.oo0 worth Of bonds
held in Axis nations and nations
under The domination o. the Axis
powers.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-14

lEuuence.
Adolf would like to nave US quit
drinking. to help HIM.
Kaiser Bill didn't see II from
that angle. He was willing to have
US go on drinking up suds. in
definitely II wasn't economic from
Bits viewpoint. 1t is, from
Adolfs
It was OUR problem, in Bills
day.
Now it's ADOLFS.
Are we going to be bossed BY
Herr Hitler?
Adolf wants US to quit drinking.
Il isn't quite an exclusively local
proposition. It's for the benefit Of
Hitlerianism? II we over-drink.
we over-drink Hitierianly - as
Adolf figures it.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-14

SAN FRANCISCO-INs- The
valiant cruiser USs. san Francis
co stood by t5 receive the
gaze OF thousand. OF san Francis.
clans as she lay moDrcd at pier
following her return from gal
liant battle aifh tho japanese Off
The Solomon Islands Just
month ago she was steamiur
through fhe tropics on the prowI
FOR an overwhelming japanese In.
yasi0n Armada bound for GuadaI
canal on November l3 the San
Francisco. together with other
units of The South Pacific forces
made contact RiJh Toe Jap Armada
when The fight was ended. the San
Francisco found herself unique iu
naval history the first vessel Of
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-14
-Buy More war Bonds -
War Requires Money

The Ypsilsnti Daily Press is glad
10 cooperate with the Treasury De.
partment in keeping the following
message before our readers:
Il will cost money 10 defeat
the AXIS. Your government
call. on you TO help nov.
Buy war bonds and stamps
today. Buy them every day.
Buy them on a regular basis.
Bonds cost as little as si8.75.
Stamps come as low as 10
cents War bonds and stamps
can be bought at all banks.
stores. post office. the Daily
Press Office and from your Yp-
SLANT Daily Press carrier boy
The Ypsilanu Daily Press urges
all Americans to support your gov.
eminent with your dollars.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-14


treatment Of an hereditary cancer
is just as satisfactory as any other
kind provided, as in the case Of all
cancers, it is taken early enough.
A distinction should be made in
discussing this question Of cancer
IN animals and men. In some spe-
cles Of animals ii is quite easy in
the laboratory 10 breed cancer
families. Mice are very responsive
to this type of experiment.
DR.. Maud Slye's long series 4
experiments in which she handled
literally thousands Of mice, carry
ing them through generation aft
er generation, and patiently breed
ing and selecting those who were
from cancer or non-cancer stock
resulted in a breed Of mice, all of
which had cancer and another,
none Of which had cancer.
Some Animals Resistant
Other animals are quite resist
ant to this kind Of arrangement OF
their lives and destinies. To this
group probably belongs man.
At any rate in the case Of man,
he is not subject to experimental
selection for breeding. Remember
Dr. Slye would tag a mouse with
n certain kind Of cancer. BY the
time the cancer developed, the
mouse was too old or too sick TO
breed. But she would take the off
spring born before and breed them
and noticed that in a large per-
centage they developed cancer. In
this way she finally got a pretty
pure strain.
OF course, no such thing hap
pens in man. He has an independ-
ent way Of marrying and breeding
as he pleases. The consequences
are that no one can tell whether
he has any cancer heredity or not.
Probably we all have some but it is
so diluted that il should not infiu-
ence our calculations. The cancer
patient usually stands alone in the
family record. Levin Investigated
at length the family records Of five
patients with cancer and was not
able to find a single other instance
Of the condition.
Experiments with Gillihsh
Some, it is true, inherit a par
ticular kind Of organ such as
very long intestine and in such or
gans cancer has a tendency to ap-
pear. Gordon found in some Of the
Mexican gillifish in his laboratory
some black spots which did not do
them any harm, but when he
mated these with another variety
Of gillifsh. the black spots APP
peared and all turned to cancer.
Writes DR.. James Ewing, the
most eminent American student Of
cancer: "Since the hereditary ten
dency to the common forms Of can
Ger, while essential, is slight, one
may escape these diseases by
avoiding the external influences
which excite them, and by employ
ing periodical physical examina-
tions by a competent physician
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
L. BY the time the average
girl reaches the age Of II, does
she usually stop growing? Would
a special diet or vltamin pills pro-
mote growth at that age?
Answer: There is very little
growth from the age Of l6 to the
age Of 81: not more than one inch
IN the average female. Vitamins
. have no influence on growth. Some
times certain endocrine glands
will have a favorable effect.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-14
~ PASSENGERS WERE AloFr
m ONE ASCENT OF cAPfNN
MADRAS GAM BALLOON
IN 1853 - ERARCE

but you should be tactfui when
dealing with employers, business
associates and friends. and be on
your guard against trlckery and
deception. The child who is born
on this date Will receive much
help from lawyers and clergymen,
but trouble through false friends
is 10 be feared. =
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-14
Today's Horoscope

n your birthday is today you
are yenturesome. often argumen-
tative. and your outlook on life
is always positive and assertive.
You are a precise and clear think
err and have good common sense.
You arc a serious person and pre-
fer the society Of people Of rare
intellect During the next year
some good luck comes your way,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-14
NEWsPAPER REDUCTION

American newspapers may he
less bulky next year as a result OF
shortages Of manpower. electric
power and transportation affecting
the supply Of newsprint
The newspaper indusuy's advis-
DRY committee recommends that
the War Production Board ord #
every newspaper to restrict its
consumption Of print in 1913 TO the
amount required to produce its net
paid circulation for corresponding
quarters of 194l
In view Of increased suhscrip-
ton lists. as here in Npsilanti, such
an order would not necessarily
mean that newspapers could be
kept up even 10 their l9tl size.
The recommendation provides that
should reductions from this base
be necessary in the public inter
est" they shall be applied by the
WPB "percentage-wise to the base .
Since il is impossible TO give a
definite figure on print paper sup
ply in i943, officials can not yet
give any flat percentage by which
overall consumption would be cpt.
There must be a cut. however they
say, Notwithstanding the essential
character Of the public service rem
dered by newspapers, especially In
time OF war and with full apprecia-
ton OF their fundamental responsi-
bility in a democratic communit-.
Just how seriously this order
will affect the Daily Press. We do
not yet know There are many
new families TO he served in Ypsi
lanti and more to come. We shall
do our best TO serve all as well
as conditions will permit
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-14

had an oppor-
tunity to inves-
tigate the lat
ter. but for my
adyices from the
sou I bland I'm
indebted to in
fornants who've
been there re
Gently and know
what h y re
talking about.
This isn't q
recrudescence Of
prohibition. Pre-
diCtions W ere
made that that
would be a war
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-14
one.NTinuie Test

1. What is the meaning Of the
word "perspieuous'
?. What is the difference be-
tween effect and "ancct'7
; Should you say 4 person was
hung" or hanged
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-14
one-Mlnuie Test Answers

/. Something which Is clear.
easily understood. not confusing.
2. Effect Is a noun meaning in
flucnce: 70 affect Is a verb mean
ing 10 influence
.. Hanged. - Pictures are hung.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-14
eL=RoYmEN TO ADVANCE

Flint. Dec. li-Three Epi-coptl
clergymen Of Lapeer. Flint and Bay
City will be advanced from the 'dia.
cona,e 10 the priesthood here Tue
day. They are the Rev. Charles u.
Braidwood, Lapeer, the Rev. Gil
bert A. Runkel, Jr, Flint. and the
Rev. Glenn VI. Sawdou. Bay City.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-14

them promptly and pleasantly
There are few more unpleasant
experiences than TO stand where
there are other people and to be
unnoticed by anyone.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-14

Every days experience shows
how much more actively cduCa-
ton goes or out Of the school.
room than in IT.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-14
Half-Forgotten Days
Twenty Years Ago

Benefit Association members have elected Edna
C9ugh commander Ruth Max It Commando Leoua Jackson
keeper; Emma Mcharge finance auditor, Ruth Chad
chaplain Emma Robbins ladyatarus Marie Riley
Sarah Gharst sentinel Caroline Binder picket Binder,
musician
Recital by pupils Brening clifford Miss Tonner.
Miss owen and Miss Neva Thorne pleasing
Death Robert Hempuu
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-14

Washington - Fighting French
Admiral Georges Thierry D'Argen-
lieu: BE careful OF the consequen-
ces OF the deal with Admiral Jean
Darlan
Washington-OPA Director Leon
Henderson. on the meat shortage.
The plain truth is that a lot of
slaughterers just used up their
quotas A number of them
took this thing lightly. They
thought all they had 10 DO was use
up their quotas and then put pres
sure on the OPA for an ADJUST
ment
New York-Gov Frank " Dixon
OF Alabama Give Us few more
Years OF the political pap-sucking
which has bought and paid FOR US
in the past and we will be
fair spells for the two-penny Amer.
can Hitter whom the future viii
surely bring
Washington Rep Melvin J.
Mas. ranking Republican membct
Of the House Naval Affairs Com
fnittee seeking change in the nav
al construction program. The fin
est aircraft carrier in the world is
an island base-you can't sink it,
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. William n.
LANCER CR) y D.. criticizing the
OPA tire-surrendering order
Somebody in the OPA is making
our farmers in North Dakoto use ~
their good tires TO drive .25 or 80
miles TO give up their extra tires
MISUNDERSTANDING Of Agri-
culture and new food car. We
have good reserves Of food. and
the task for US - one OF good man
agement OF those reserves and Of
our production facilities"
Cleveland Luther A. Weig,e
OF Yale University, president Of
the Federal Council OF Churches,
Victory for the United Nations
will keep open the possibility Of
achieving a more free. more Just
dnu more CHRISTIAN CIVILIZATION.
Vashington-- Admiral William
n Standby, American ambassador
10 Russia. 81 am still convinced
that Russia will continue 10 tight
this winter. next spring. and con.
tinually until every foot OF Soviet
soil IL cleansed OF the Hitler in.
vaders, until Europe has been lib.
Grated from the tyranny OF Hitler.
and freed from the threat OF the
Nazi aggression"
New York-Frederick c. Crav.
ford, new president OF the National
Association OF Manufacturers
America must not wait for an
economic Pearl Harbor 70 start
preparing for the problems that
must be faced after the war"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-14
Fifty Years Ago

Arch lights been IN Trim N.GIogo..s goods
store Robbins Edwards Hardware Browns FairphHds
meat markets and HouEhs joweIry
Death Mrs CorneIi5 A. Mills S. a. Pratt Hans
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-14

Do not let anyone enter your
once or room without greeting
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-14
Observations
Liquor Rations
Likely to Keep
Supply Five Years

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ration.
ing is coming into effect in various
parts Of Dixie and maybe in some
northern neighborhoods. 1 haven't
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-14

DR.. Clendening will answer
questions Of general interest
only, and then only through
his column.