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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-26


 'TI1e most important geographic gact of World War IT," the Polar ex- plorer explains, "is that it is being fought on the northern half of that temperate zone which lies in circle around the Arctic. The capitals of All the great warning powers, with the exception of Chungking, are closer to the Arctic Circle than to the Equator.
 "Thus in the geopolitics of this war some of the main facts are that the powers involved are northerly and that they fight on spherical world, that the sortest distance be- tween them is by air across the the rim, across land rather than sea. The direct route between any of these nations is in some northerly direction.
 River Highways
 Freight from all the great American centers of war production can reach, and be transported along the Northeast and Northwest Pas- sages without going near the Att lantic or Pacific,' MT. Stefansson points out. "A generation that tends to think lazily in terms of railroads, ships, and trucks has almost forgotten the value of river highways.
 Tn North America the Mackenzie river, second only to the Mississippi system, is the historic commercial highway of northwestern Canada. It begins to be navigable at the head of rail north of Edmonton, and flows almost straight in the direction of Japan and China,
 "The Mackenzie does not go to the Boring Sea but the Yukon does; and the Yukon is the third longest :iver highway of the North Arneri- can continent. It could be co- ordinated with the Mackenzie and the two rivers used practically as one. For the Mackenzie, 300 miles rom its delta, is only 300 miles rom the head of navigation of the Yukon. All that is needed is to cross @ low divide, and the Yukon will carry forth the transport to the Bering Sea. Construction of 6 road across the divide would give US a 5000 mile highway extending in the direction of. Asia-in summer liquid highway for steamboats, and in winter an automotive road paved level and hard with ice.
 "The full use of the r1avigable fringes of the Polar Sea depends on coordinating these north-flow- ing rivers with the Northeast and Northwest Passages, i MT. Stefansson continues. The land masses of Europe, Asia, and North America are grouped around the Polar See somewhat as Africa, Europe and Asia surround the Italian Mediter- reanean. The Polar Mediterranean Is Our Sea, dominated by the Bri- tish and Soviet navies and air forces, and by the U. s. and Can- ada.
 Ice Difficulties
 "part of the Northwest Passage is subject to ice difficulties. But since this segment is only half as long as the ice-obstructed stretch of the Northeast Passage over which the Soviets have been able to make one round trip voyage a season, two round trip voyages should be possible between the North Atlan- tic and North Pacific around Can-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-26
Information AdUanced
 On Consumer Service
Maximum Price Regulations Explained in Ques- ton, Answer Form-Auto Service Photog- raphy, Laundry Work, Shoe Repairing
 Included in Outline.

Boston, June 25-Following is series of questions and answers regarding ceiling prices on con- sumer services which becomes ef- fective July l.
 c. What is the Maximum Price Regulation for consumer services?
 A. A separate price regulation placing ceiling on consumer serv- ices.
 @. What is g consumer service?
 A. A consumer service under the regulation is service rendered in connection with Q commodity for the ultimate consumer such as the housewife, the motorist or the farmer. But consumer service as used in this regulation, does not include an industrial or commer- cial service, the ceiling prices for which were set by the General Maximum Price Regulation and became effective May II, last.
 e. What are examples of con- sumner services?
 A. Laundry, dry-cleaning and shoe repairs are some of the most common services performed for consumers. Others are the lubrica- tion or repair of a private passen- ger car, the developing and print ing of amateur films, the repair and servicing of home radio sets and electrical appliances, and the sharpening of household knives and scissors.
 0. What are examples of an in- dustrial or commercial service which remains under the General Maxi mum Price Regulation?
 A. The sponging and shrinking of cloth after 1t has left the manu- facturer and before 1t has been sold
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-26
YOUNG DEMOCRATS
 IN A M E CHAIRMEN

New Haven County Young Dem- ocrats will hold their annual con- vention at Seymour July IS, mem. bers of the county executive board selecting the date at meeting last night at the Grand Restaurant.
 Nicholas zappone of this city, county president, will preside at the convention. Michael Sadowsky of Seymour is chairman of the conven- tions general committee.
 Convention chairmen will be as follows: Carmfne Cipriano, Water- bury, rules; Edward Sheehan, Sey- mour, credentials; Representative Henry Mccormack, Ansoria, resolu. tions; Senator Vincent Kiernan, Derby, constitution.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-26
LAWYERS ARRANGE
 SPORTS PROGRAM

A sports program will be a feat ure of the annual outing of the Wa terbury Bas Association which will be held Monday at the Chase Coun- try Club. 4 softball game between married and single lawyers, golf, swimming, and horseshoe pitching
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-26

Nearly l.i2O.OOO pounds of sardines were shipped Into Ecuador in 194I.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-26

'MOV1es"
 Other features of the entertain ment program will be music by the Fulton American Band, songs by the scovill CIo Girls chorus, di- rected by Edward skorouski, and selections by Dominic and Anthony Mecca brothers, accordionists, also Earl Robinson, composer.
 The rally, which is open to the public free of charge, will include
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-26
w RID WAR A YEAR AGO
 JUNE 26, 1041 ,

Russians cheek German eRe4tu tO crOss Pruth river.
 Nazi High Command Esa1g Operations proceeding aeoss- ing to schedule.S
 President Ryti announces Ef1S- land as an ally of Germany against Russia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-26

will be included. The program will start at 10 6. m., luncheon win be served throughout the afternoon and dinner will follow at 6 p. m.
 Attorney Frank 1T. Healey, Is chairman of the arrangements com mittee. Assisting him are Attorney Finton J. Phelan, president, Attor- neys Harry Krasow, James E. Rus sell, Frank Summa, William B. Fitz. gerald, and Henry O. Campbell.
 The Swedish Government is fos- kaTiY9n a Tnxyfual r.f tA,si1,4{v1r, n a4fvyIkxy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-26
300 Mile Highway Key To Big War Problem
Shipments of Supplies to Russia by Boring Sea May Be Conducted Swiftly, Safely Writes Arctic Authority

New York, June 26. - Construction of "a 300 mile road linking the Yukon and Mackenzie rivers into 5000 mile highway that leads straight to the Berng Sea is essential project than the proposed Alaska Highway, Vh
 amur Stefansson famed Arctic authority declares today in the July issue of Fortune magazine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-26
BARRY WOOD "Hit Parade"

Radio star Barry Wood and movie star Gloria Stuart will be among the guest stars at the Labor for Victory" rally which local units of the International Union of Mine, Mill and Shelter Workers, CIO, will sponsor Sunday afternoon at the municipal stadium. They will ap- pear on behalf of the war bond drive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-26
AccOrdlOnists

AccOrdlOnists speeches by Governor Robert A. Hurley, Mayor Vincent A. Scully, Reid Robinson, president of the union; James Carey, national sec- retary of the CIO, John J. Smith Soap Box Smithy", and others. Al Skinner and John J. Driscoll will preside as co-ctairrnen.
 The rally program, starting at 2:30 o'clock, will be preceded by a softball game.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-06-20
Negro War Bonds
Continued from Page II

Continued from Page y
ers present.
The entire organization and its
officers being praised for it's efforts
IN getting together such group
with only one days notice.
!. AT the request of Mr.. Walker, for
the. benefit of a number of the
white leaders who had not heard
1t, the meeting was closed with
singing the Negro National An
them.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-06-20
Prof. S. w. Miller
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Continued from Page ~
Miller IN the meeting at Parish
Street Baptist church, Mr.. M. l..
Buford, white, State Secretary of
the YAICA, who assisted the Negro
group in perfecting its organiza-
ton, made some brief but pointed
remarks explaining the USO cam
paign, the purpose for which the
funds are being raised and some
sound and touching reasons why
the Negro citizens should work and
contribute to the success of the
USO Drive.
On being elevated to the chair,
Prof. Miller named the following
executive committee: Prof. w. w.
Blackburn, Rev. C. A. Greer, Prof
B. B. Dansby, Prof. j. H. Powell,
President S. l.. Creme, Jr.. Mes
DANES E. e. Redmond, c.. A. Hall,
M. M. Hubert, Messrs. Earl w.
Banks, j. R. Chambliss and Wade
Randolph.
The USO is an organization of
the YWCA, the YMCA, the Catho-
lie Community Service. the Saliva
ton Army, the National Travellers
Aid Society, and the Jewish We'll
fare Board.
The money being raised in the
present drive will be used to pro-
vide USO buildings for American
soldiers where needed, to maintain
buildings and clubs already in
operation, and to carry out the
general USO program of provid-
ing wholesome entertainment, rec
reation and leisure time activities
for American soldiers everywhere.
The present drive will close July
4th.
Planning a house to house cam
paign, the city has been divided in
to eleven districts with the follow
ing chairmen selected: First Dis
trict. Business District, Mr.. j. E.
Comic, Sr., Second District. Miss
Matilda Henderson; Third District
Mr.. j. w. Collum; Fourth Dis
trict, Mr.. T j. Quincy; Fifth Dis
trlct, Prof. j. H. Powell; Sixth
District, Mr.. j. l.. Adams; Seven
tn District, Mr.. j. w. Dixon: j.
Il. Chambliss, President S. L.
Greene, Jr., Mr.. Wilson; Eighth
District, Mr.. Charlie Bracey; Ninth
District, Mr.. T. C. Alrrore. Tenth
District, Rev. Bridges; Eleventh
District, Mrs. King.
Continuing the meeting to COM
plete the organization before
launching the drive, Chairman Mil
Ter appointed Mr.. Earl Banks TO
head a special gifts committee at
the meeting at Lanier High school.
AT the meeting Monday even
ing Mr.. Banks announced as
members of the special gifts COM
Prof B. B. DanSby, Mr.. l..
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-06-20
Assurance Given
CONTINUED from Page y

teachers from teaching either Ne.
gro instructors or trainees. In q
letter addressed to him on May 6.
the Council pointed out that /!
had legal opinion which indicated
clearly that Georgia statutes dc
not limit white teachers to teach
ing only white persons and there
for some Of the thirty instruc-
tors who returned from Buffalo
might well be used to train Negro
instructors or trainees. From the
Councils point of view this remov-
ed the biggest obstacle to getting
the program under way immedi-
ately.
Objection was also made to the
present ALLEGATION to Negroes OF
five or six thousand dollars out OF
the total money appropriated TO,
the general training program in
Atlanta. Protest was also made te
Washington authorities ON the
small amount OF money set aside for
training of Negroes and this was
subsequently doubled.
After two months during which
time many assurances had been
received by Local, State and Fed
erla officials, the Council contends
hat discrimination still exists,
since no Negro can now receive
training, although two centers
have been set up for the training
Of white workers. These are the
Fulton County Center at 165 Cen
trail Avenue, where we understand
that at least 200 persons are be-
ing trained each month. The other
center is located at Lakewood
where the City of Atlanta has
training program now turning out
100 persons per month.
EQUIPMENT HOLD-UP
In the meantime, Council repre-
,entatives have been told that the
Negro training program can begin
only when equipment ordered for
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-06-20
ParagonBrotherhood
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lContlnued from page II
Hlnds County should have at.
tracted widespread comment from
all thinking people of the city anG
county.
This has been particularly tr,e
OF the Negro citizens of the citv
from whom have come whole
hearted expression of approval and
appreciation both with respect tc
your stand regarding the need Of
the school, and for what YOU said
regarding the distribution of pub
lie money for the education of Ne
groes.
We feel thai the speech with its
attendant publicity has done and
Will do much towards bringing
about needed enlargement of the
educational opportunities for the
boys and girls of the city and
county, and in securing equitable
distribution of public funds for
educational purposes, which viii
result in greater progress in the
county and state.
Extending to you our most sim
cere thanks and appreciation, we
are,
Sincerely and respectfully,
THE PARAGON BROTHERHOOD
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-06-20

Washington High School arrives
Loca, training officials maintain
that the equipment has been re-
quested but has not been cleared
from Washington because Of pri-
GRITTY.
The Council on Defense Train
Ing Is understood TO hava made
strong protest to federal officials
that 1t can learn nothing about
when the courses are to start or
any OF the details concerning the
training Of Negro instructors.
Thirty or forty applicants for in
structor training are understood to
have applied at the office of DIR
II. II. Hunter, assistant superin-
tendent OF schools, but they have
as yet been given no mechanical
aptitude test and do not know
whe their training will begin.
In letter to the Director Of
Defense Training of the Federal
Security Agency two weeks ago
the Subcommittee of the Council
stated its belief that there is lit
tie sincere effort on the part of
training authorities to put into
effect a workable program of train
ing for Negroes Commissioners
Studebaker was asked to make il
clear that the u 8. Office of Edu-
cation will not be circumvented by
such delaying tactics.
"Cne is compelled to wonder"
he was told, whether the Jews in
Germany would have equally as
much difficulty in attempting to
fight for their country as loyal,
patriotic, tax-payirg, sacrificing
Negro American citizens have in
attempting to participate in Amer
lean war efforts"
1t has been indicated that the
entire local training program will
come up for intensive questioning
when the Presidents Committee on
Fair Employment Practices holds
hearings in Birmingham, Thurs
day, Friday, and Saturday, June
l8, 10 and 20.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-06-20
THE JACKSON ADVOCATE, JACKSON MISSISSIPPI

Marshall, DR.. A. H Mccoy, Rev
a. L. Holland, Mr.. L. j. Brooks
Miss Claire Collins and Miss F.
o. Alexander.
Chairman Miller and Special
Gifts Chairman Banks expressed
themselves well pleased with the
organization ar d the favorable out
look for the success Of the orivc.
At the Monday meeting is was
clearly pointed out that the drive
had nothing at all to do with the
prospects of getting a USO Build
ing in Jackson for Negro soldiers.
but that it presented to the Negro
citizens and Negro leaders OF
jackson a chance to directly par
ticipate in and do their patriotic
duty towards the USo program as
is being done by all other grouns
and citizens of the country
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-06-20
Jackson College
Gets FOur-Year |,
College Program

President Jacob l.. Reddix an
nounces that on Tuesday, June 16.
the Board of Trustees of State IN
situations of Higher Learning voted
to raise the level of Jackson college
from Junior college to a full four
year college This action takes place
Immediately and the college is ln1y,
in position to grant degrees: in
teacher education. Friends. Alum
nj and well-wishers of Jackson col
lege are grateful to the sponsors Of
the college for their foresight in
permitting this historic institut ion
to retain its rightful place in the
educational scheme of thi 1gs
among the Negroes in the State OF
Mississippi.
The college will begin it's four-
year program this fall or earlier If
student qualif cations necessitates
same. President Reddix, Miss F.. o.
Alexander, Director of Instruction
at the college, and the facultymen
here have aready planned an en-
riched curriculum to fit this pro-
gram. Jackson college, as teach
er's college, is now destined to
serve IL maximum capacity in
training the thousands of teachers
SO poorly prepared here in the
State of MISSISSIPPI. No little en-
phasis will be placed on better liv-
ing through all of the courses i'll
the curriculum.
For more detailed information
students are requested to write the
President, j. L. Reddix, Jackson,
Mississippi.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-06-20

That Freedmen's hospital thing
finally came to light last week and
all Of the boys are eagerly nodding
their heads in the well known ct
told you so" manner.
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Blackburn, Cobbins
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ty.
Each officer and worker in the
organization has signed pledge tc
do his best and devote his time tc
the pledge campaign until ended.
The campaign is under the gen.
eral direction of the secretary of
the treasury of the United States,
and each state is under the direc-
ton of the officers appointed in
that state by the Secretary of the
Treasury.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-06-20
Ration
Board Approved

AMERICUS, Ga-(SNS)- What
is believed to be the first in the
nation, an all-Negro rationing
board has been approved here
through the efforts Of the Amer
icus Negro Business and Civic
League.
Known as Ration Board, No. 5,
The unit has all-Negro personnel
duly sworn in and trained to
handle the matter of rationing
sugar, gasoline and all future
commodities coming under the
jurisdiction of ~ationing boards.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-12-21
Honor Bride-E Elect
AT Shower

Mrs. Fred Boroyich entertained
at her home on No. NJ st. Thurs
day evening at a personal shower
honoring Miss Marie Louise Boro-
yich. bride-elect Of Hubert Ursich-
She was assisted by Mrs. Philip
MuIlan and Miss Ursula Boseovlch.
The evening was spent In games,
honors going 70 Miss Eva Kuehera
and Miss Marie DePolo.
Buffet supper followed.
Guests for the evening were
Mesdames Mitchell NuIlan, VIII
iam MoorE. Anthony Ursieh. Joseph
Rozin, John DsPolo. Jrs Frank
cimino. OrviIle Bombzrdier. Victor
caruzxi. George Boscovich, Russell
johnson. Lawrence k1halovich.
William Kelley. Clarence Meyer,
Edward Owens. Dominic Con-
stauti. Misses Eva Kuehera. An
drea CONSTANT. Murisl Richard,
kathryn swsrtz. Mae Meyer,
Rosaline Kogsl, Catherine Mullanl
Zori Csrevich. Helen Lsisieh,
Marie DePolo. Ethel Mullsn. Kath-
ryn Kuehera. Esther EouA2 and
Helen Pzkusich-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-12-21
Marriage
SOlenniZed
Hsebere-Miiehen Rites
Read by Csndleioh.

Soft strains of ave Maria"
we're played while tall tapers
were being lighted preceding
the exchange Of marriage
vows by Miss Mabel June
Mitchell. daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy 3. Mitchell of Puy-
allup. and Pvt. Carl Edwin
Hagberg. son Of Mrs. Anna
T. Hagberg. and the late Mr..
Charles f. Hagberg, of Ia
coma.
Greens and white chrysan-
themums effectively decorat-
ed Peace Lutheran church for
the ceremony, which took
place at 8 o'clock on the eve
ming of Dec. 4, with the Rev.
Erwin II. Johr officiating.
Miss Marjorie Wentworth
played the music. and Miss Sylvia
johnson sang. AT Dawning." and
Because.
Entering on the arm OF her
father. the bride wore a lovely
gown OF white MORE taffeta with
q full skirt and sweetheart neck
hne. She wore a fingertip length
vel. fastened to her head with a
eoronet of seed pearls.
Miss Dorothy Mitchell. sister Of
the bride, was maid Of honor She
wore blue taffeta, and carried vel
low chrysanthemums. Miss Esther
and Miss Edith Hagberg. sisters
OF the groom. were bridesmaids.
They wore yellow taffeta gowns.
and carried orchid chrysanthe-
NUNS. -candlelighters were Miss
Freda Stahl and Miss Helen
Brown. They were gowned in
pink, and carried white tapers
adorned with white chrysanthe-
NUNS and ribbons.
Ensign Eric T. Hsgberg, was
best man for his brother. Mr..
Oliver Callson and Dale Mitchell.
brother of the bride, were ushers.
A reception in the church parlor
followed. with Mrs. Richard Lewis
and Mrs. Kenneth Rugh pouring.
Miss Elaine Mitchell, Miss June
Nance and Miss Freda Stahl as
sisted with the serving. Miss
Helen Brown had the guest book.
and Miss Naoma Callson and Miss
Thelma Zanni were in charge of
the guest book.
The brides mother wore a light
blue gown, with a red rosebud
corsage, and the groom's mother
wore royal blue, with pink rose
buds.
For going away. the new Mrs.
Hagberg wore a green wool dress.
trimmed with brown, with brown
fur coat and accessories. Her
corsage was of orchides. The new
home is in Puyallup.
A graduate of Puyallup high
school and Tacoma business coll
lege. the bride Is also a member
Of the Y-Ed club of Tacoma. Her
husband attended Stadium high
school, the College of Puget Sound
and the University of Washing
ton.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-12-21
First Child Welcomed by
Mr.. and Mrs. MeIfinqer

Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin James
Melfinger are receiving congratu-
lations on the birth of their first
child, a daughter. born Dec. IL al
Tacoma General hospital. Grand
parents are Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Melfringer, and Mr.. and Mrs. 4.
G. Hammar, all of Tacoma. Great
grandparents sharing also IN the
Fluctuations are Mrs. Clara Ham,
mar Of Sandwich, Sweden, Mrs.
Charles Radke of Seattle. John
Melfringer and Mr.. and Mrs. M.
NJ. Brown of Tacoma.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-12-21
lareeNGroup Of Children
Chrisfened on Sunday

Impressive rites marked the
christening OF a group Of children
last Sunday afternoon in the Louis
olden residence in the upper Chop
valley. with the Rev. II. y. Svinth
Of Tacoma officiating. Among
those baptized were Ernest Lewis
and Dale Norman. sons Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Norman oiden; Gary Leroy
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald John
son; Joan Louise. Jean Nadine and
Grover. children Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ned Ward; Donna Marie. Florence
Maxine and Raymond Wesley
children Of Mr.. and Mrs. Preston
W. Parrish. and Alice Emalon.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Edward
Raysbrook.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-12-21
Mrs. Preus VIII Be
Hostess to Study Club

The Suburban Study club will
hold its Christmas party Monday
afternoon at o'clock at the home
Of Mrs. o. A. Tingelstad in Park
land. Mrs. Paul Preus viii be
co-hostess. A prominent member
of Tacoma's Story Tellers' League,
Mrs. c. T. Winslow, will give a
Christmas reading and the Ladies'
Faculty quartet of Pacific Luther
an college will sing carols.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-12-21

Assisting also with the affair
are Mrs. Philip Giitner. president
Of the Club Of Hearts. Miss Louise
Boyd. chairman Of decorations.
Miss Frances Buchanan. chairman
Of reservations. and Mrs. George
RApin. orchestra chairman. Ths
music OF Brad Bannon's orchestra
is planned for the evening.
Reservations for tables Of ain
or more are being taken By Miss
Buchanan at PIT. si3s. Since the
ballroom IL limited 70 300 early
reservations are essential The af-
fair IL not strictly a club dance
but Il open 70 eveyons Aiss
Eskildsen has announced