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The Nome nugget., 1942-04-24

From northwest to southeast the extension of the Sierra M2dre mountain system cuts through Nicaragua, dividing it into two parts which have as yet little ac- cess to each other. The smaller of these, the narrow Pacific Coast region, is about a quarter of the country's total area of 57,000 square miles. But here is most of the agriculture of the nation, and nearly half its pop ulation of about million and q half. Here, too, on the southern shore of the famed Lake Man agua, about 200 feet above sea level, is Managua the capital city.
 Almost completely destroyed by earthquake and fire in 1881, the city has risen again more modern but fully as beautiful as of old. The larger eastern section of the triangle is for the most part mountainous. Most of the large rivers emptying into the Atlantic rise in the central cor dillera region. The Rio Grande de Matagalpa flows eastward through large gap in the noun tainS, and in its valleys are most of the cattle ranches of the country.
 Lying placidly between noun tainS and coasts are the two fresh water lakes for which Nicaragua is famous. Into them empty the mountain streams of the western slopes. The smaller of these is Lake Managua, 38 miles long and 10 miles to 16 miles in width. The other, Lake Nicaragua, is an eliptical body of water 90 miles long and 39 miles at its widest. It is l35 feet above sea level and has always been an important factor in the transportation of the country. Davila. the first Spanish conqueror, called it "FreshWater Sea- From Lake Nicaragua, on its way to the At lantic, flows the San Juan River. Together, these lakes cover near ly $500 square miles. These lakes and the San Juan River long have been discussed as possible
 One of a series descriptive
 pared by the Pan American students participating in the
 Forum, and for their parents,
The Nome nugget., 1942-04-24

routes of a second canal linking Atlantic and Pacific. In the days of the California Gold Rush" there was lively interest in the possibility. A definite step in the direction of such a waterway is a treaty recently entered into by the governments of Nicaragua and San Juan. This would open the way for navigation of ships of medium size from the Atlantic to Lake Nicaragua and speed the development of the whole region.
 Columbus was the first white man 10 set eyes on Nicaragua. In September of 1902, according to the story, nearing the Gen. tral American coast on his last voyage, he was overtaken by a storm. Finding safety in an un- known harbor, so great was his relief that he called the juttine point of land "Gracies Dios, fT'hanks Be 10 Godl. So the northeast corner of Nicaragua got its name.
 Conquest did not follow close on the heels of discovery, how ever. It was not until after Bal boa discovered the Pacific and claimed it all in the name of the Spansh king that there was begun a period of conquest and Spanish rule, to last for three years beyond three centuries. Movements toward independence there were, but the country's de- velcpment into a free nation was delayed by attempts of various foreign powers to administer the affairs of the Nicaraguans. At last, rid of foreign interference, Nicaragua was to enjoy period of tranquility which has been marked by a steady advance in the political and economic life of the nation.
 In the world-market of today, Nicaragua can offer gold, coffee, bananas, lumber, cutton, live stock hides and sugar To supply it's own needs, the country re- quires from other nations, cotton goods, machinery, tools, iron and steel products, oil, chemicals, drugs, automobiles and trucks. of our neighbor nations pre- Union for the information of 1922 Inter- American Student teachers and friends,
The Nome nugget., 1942-04-24
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Nicaragua is the largest of the Central American republics It's territory about that of Wisconsin, forms an isosceleS triangle wedged into the middle of Central America with the Pacific as the western boundary and the Atlantic the Caribbean Sea- as the eastern
The Nome nugget., 1942-04-24

If the tin shortage results in prohibiting canned beer some of previously most scenic roadsides will grad ually lose their resemblance to Fogarty's dumpChris tian Science Monitor.
The Nome nugget., 1942-04-24

We all under fire, says the President, Soldiers and civilians aike It is the Congressional farm bloc which is shooting al the cvilians.--New Yorker
The Nome nugget., 1942-04-24

It will be that the number favorng the present 40-hour system (27 percen is virtually offset by the number who opposed to paying any overtime at all
 With public opinion strongly headed in the direction of longer standard Work-Week what will become of the ory-hour law? Will the pressure of public opinion force Congress to amend it? And if it is amended will the cry be raised that the social gains achieved under the New Deal have been sabotaged? All in al the 40- hour week issue gives every promise of being the hot test politcial potato of the next few months.
 By George Gallup Director American Public Opinion
The Nome nugget., 1942-04-24

Visions of better world ahead as entertained by Henry Ford and others throw open vast field to the debunkers, of them yet has debunked the future--Detrot News.
The Nome nugget., 1942-04-24
R-Hour Week Is Backed In
 Gallup Poll; Overtime Pay
 After Only 40 Hours Opposed

IN, IN. ed the nation deeply in recent months as the cur cent controversy the forty-hour week. From all over the country letters are pouring in on Congress from the folks back home, expressing strong views the issue.
 The basic question in the controversy is whether tme-anda-ha pay should be given to workers in war industries for all work forty hours week II the majority of the plain people throughout the country had the final say in the matter overtime pay in war production would not start at forty hours, as al pres ent, but at ortyeight
 That is the median average figure named by the voters of the nation who were boiled in survey by the American Institute of Public Opinion
 The survey reveals the astounding fact that only one- fourth of the nations voters (27 percent is satisfied with the present arrangement by which overtime pay begins at forty hours.
 Tide Strong iii All Sections
 The tide of sentiment for orty-eight hour week be- fore any overtime is paid is running strongly in all sections of the country In no section the medan fig ure named by voters less than fortyeigh hours Pub lie opinion in New England, the Middle Atlantic and East Central areas-industria heart of the nation - wants forty-eight hour week. The Middle West and the Far West want forty-eght hour week The South sets is sights even higher-ffty-six hours
 A forty-eigh hour week before overtime would mean the equivalent of one extra days work at straight time payin the industries This is further evidence of the publcS desire for a-out effort in which every one is called upon to make sacrifices The public is not only taking hard-boed attitude toward labor IS eQudly pOlS snow, to see that eIIplOy- CTS farmers and themselves required to CO., operate to the limit in pushing the effort even if it sacrificing many cherished principles
 The survey conducted in such way as to el- intimate all confusion in the minds of the voter be- tween the issue of how long tn Work-Week should be in the industries and the question of the point at which overtime pay should begin.
 The question put to voters dealt directly with the overtime pay issue, as follows:
 How many hours do you think workers in war in- IIIcfri cbO in half pay for overtime startS?"
 The medan average of all replies is forty-eght hours. The vote in detail is shown below Note the rel atively low percentage in favor of having overtime
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31
PAUL BARTON
 NOW CAPTAIN
Marines Promote Farm= ingtOn Avenue Resident;
 Navy EIevates Tyler

Paul Barton of 137 Pennington avenue has Eeen promoted from first lieutenant to captain in the U. s. Marine Corps. The son of MT. and Mrs. George Barton, he enlisted in November, 1940, and re- ceived his first commission as sec ond lieutenant in February, 1941. A graduate of Crosby high school, he studied at Amherst college, DePauw university and Washington univer- sity. He is believed to be stationed at the present time on an island in the Pacific.
 Two other men of western Con- necticut also received officer promo tions recently. They are Henry w. Seeley of Washington, who entered the Marine Corps at the same time as Capt. Barton. and Raymond F. Tyler of Middlebury. Seeley has been promoted from first lieutenant to captain, while Tyler who has held the rank of lieutenant com- mander in the U. s. Navy, is now a full commander. Seeley is on active duty on ship of the U s. fleet, while Tyler is believed to be sta- tioned at the present time at Lake hurst, N. J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31
EARLE CAREY
 PARTY GUEST
Army Inductees=tO-Be Ten= dered Farewell Testi=
 mOnial Yesterday

Earl Carey, son of MT. and Mrs James Carey of Fairview street. was presented several gifts at a fare well party yesterday. He will leave this week to join Uncle Som's arm- ed forces.
 Attending were: Mir and Mrs. Fred Kelly, MT. and Mrs. Raymond Provost, MT. and Mrs. Robert Smith MT. and Mrs. George Cashman, MT. and Mrs. Andrew Kullnan, MT. and Mrs. J. Chipman, MT. and Mrs. Charles Schmidt, Jr., Francis Carey, MT. and Mrs. Alfred Ellis, MT. and Mrs. Charles Brooker, MT. and Mrs. Clark Johnson, MT. and Mrs. Har- old Rowe, MT. and Mrs. James Carey MT. and Mrs. Roland Benson, MT. and Mrs. Donald Stills, Mr. and Mrs. George Whalen, Mrs. Ne4Me Rock, Anna Rock, Jack Rock, Evelyn Rowe Mrs. Anna Blankfield, Harri- son Buckley, John Carey, Morris Brown, Evelyn Blankfield. Charles Schmidt, Jr.. Gene Schmidt, Nor mand Schmidt, Robert Kelsey, Mary Lou Carey, Lois Brooker, Roland Benson, Jr James Carey Jr., Earle Carey, Donna Lee Stills and Jeffrey PronovoSt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31
MRS. HAYDEN
 GETS NEW JOB
Local Resident Named Representative By Demo-
 cratic WOmen's Clubs

Announcement of the appoint representative ofwlelbretaoinrdluuu ment of Mrs. Henry A. Hayden of Waterbury as representative of the Federation of Women's Democratic Clubs at Democratic headquarters in Hartford was made yesterday by Mrs. Chase Going Woodhouse, Sec retary of State.
 Mrs. Hayden will resign her post in Mrs. Woodhouse's office today to take up her new duties.
 The announcement was made at the annual meeting of the Fedora ton at Savin Rock. Gov. and Mrs. Robert A. Hurley were guests of honor.
 More than 25 women from this vicinity attended, representing the Waterbury Women's Democratic Club, Italian American Women's Democratic Club and Middlebury Women's Democratic Club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31
BOARD TO GRANT
 TIRE ALLOTMENT
284 Authorizations for Passenger ReCaps to Be
 Made Tonight

Final tire allotments for the month will be made by the ration ing board at meeting tonight. The board has been given permission to issue 284 authorizations for passen- ger car recaps and 66 truck recaps.
 The late grant ends temporarily 8 shortage of authorizations.
 Reports are being received by the board that in many cases car own CTS have found their tires in such poor condition that recapping of them is impossible.
 Effective tomorrow, war plant workers cannot secure tire authori- zations unless they show that they are transporting at least three oth- CT workers to and from their jobs daily,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31

instruction and pisysicai oonaiion- ing. spiEt and Jeasup and oghsx specialists commissioned dlrnclit lEon civilian life win be prspaEed to take over executive duties in Aia Forces maintenance that pernlle ihe responsible positions they held ir commerce and industEy@
 The Air Forces Officer Training School vas established specifically for the purpose of enlisttng the ser- vices, as commissioned officers. Of civilian specialists. Its training pro- gram will provied Army fliers with expertly-directed ground support and relieve Air Forces Pilot Officers of non-flying duties that have kept them grounded.
 As a civilian, It. Spirit lived with his mother, Mrs. Fannie Spirit at l2o Willow street.
 As a civilian, It. Jessup lived with his wife. Mrs. Richard s. JeSsup at 28 Buckingham street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31

zeal, has been broadcast in the 5outh and Middlewest and has drawn 8 tremendous following in those areas. With it's pending great expansion in radio outlets over the Mutual System, '"The Nations Fam ly Prayer Period" will be one of the most wildly religious broadcasts n the world.
 The program will be conducted by MT. Cadle from the pulpit of the Tabernacle, which seats 10000 per- sons and is the greatest religious auditorium in existence. An out standing feature of the period is the singing of trained choir of 1400 members, the greatest gospel choir ever organized permanently. Mrs. Cadle is a soloist during the period, Curt Davis is organist and soloist, and Myron Rodebaugh and Mary Ellen Mendenhall play at twin grand pianos.
 MT. Cadle's radio sermons are ad- dressed to the masses of the people in the language they understand, regardless of race or creed. They reflect the vitality and personality of . man who, by his individual effort and inspiration, has built one of the outstanding religious institu- tions in this country.
 MT. Cadle has had a career rich in experience in all phases of life. Twelve years ago, having accumu- lated a fortune in business, he de- cided to become preach of the gospel. He severed all of his busi- ness connections and has devoted all of his time and money since then in furthering his religious work. One of his greatest accomplishments has been the building of the Cadle Tab er11acle, at cost of almost $500, which he has dedicated to the mem ory of his mother, whose teachings before her death had much to do with leading him into his career as 8 preacher of the gospel.
 One achievement of MT. Cadle and his organization has been the reopening of hundreds of aban- doncd churches in outlying districts in the South. He has placed radio receivers in these previously closed places of worship and, through the medium of his broadcasts, acts as pastor to more than 600 such con- gregations.
 It is estimated that each Sum- day, in these sections where per- sonal religious guidance is unavail-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31
Mrs. Peter Krugelis
 Named Picnic Leader
Lithuanian C. of C. and Auxiliary Plan Event Sept 20;
 Mount Carmel Holy Name Enjoys Outing
BROOKLYN NEWS

will be made for future work of the organizations defense committee and various coming events will be discussed. Professor Alexander J. Aleksis will preside.
 Holy Name Outing
 Members of the Holy Name so- ciety of Our Lady of Mount Carmel church held their annual outing yesterday at the Krugelis farm on Highland avenue. A varied program of entertainment was arranged for the large group attending. Pasquale J. Varanelli is president of the so- ciety.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31
GROTTO SENDING
 BAND TO NORWALK

A large delegation from the local zindah Grotto is expected to at- tend the 14th annual state conven- tion Sept. 3 to in South Norwalk. A 30-piece band and an 18-man pa- trol team will be provided by the Waterbury group.
 Among those scheduled to serve as delegates are Thom w. Corby, monarch; Richard D. Bensen, chief justice; Raymond E. Snyder, master of ceremonies: Harold Manville, venerable prophet; Joseph Gaber, marshal; J. Sydney Pearson, secre- tary, and Clarence W. Slater, treas urer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31
Hospital
 Bulletins

Jack Beebe, g, of WatertOwn avenue was treated at Waterbury hospital yesterday for severe pital authorities he was injured in a tug -Of-war at Middlebury outing.
 Robert Sheldon, Il, of 288 Dwight street suffered lacerations and bruises of both legs yesterday when the bicycle he was riding crashed into 8 car backing out of 8 gasoline station. Robert was treated at Waterbury hospital. The car was driven by Walter Montville, 70 Lone Oak avenue, police said.
 7. Improvement was reported today in the condition of Harold Stowe, 16, son of MT. and Mrs. Martin H. Stowe of 24 Wooster avenue, at Waterbury Hospital. He suffered a disl0cation of the left arm and nu- merous cOntusions and abrasions yesterday morning when he rode his bicycle into 8 car operated by Roy Wcodin of Fern street, Nauga- tuck at the intersection of Bradley vile road and Straits turnpike.
 Zane Newell, 6, of 468 West Main street was treated for abra- si0ns by Dr. Harold F. Morrill, aft CT he han into the side of an au- tOmobile operated by Victoria Johnson of 109 Willow street on Mitchell avenue yesterday.
 Jules Cash, 5, Of~ 651 North Riverside street, ran from a drive way into car operated by Mi chael LaPorta of GreenmOunt terrace. He was taken to Water bury hospital and treated for abrasions of the hand and shOul- der.
 Zigmas Miglinas of 627 North Riverside street was reported rest ing comfortably today at Waterbury Hospital. He was admitted yesterday for treatment of Illuminating gas poisoning and acute alcoholism.
 He was found lying unconscious in his gas-filled kitchen by police and f1remen who answered an emer- gency call. Officers John Mcdonnell and Joseph Tierney who took Mig linas to the hospital in the police ambulance said he was cooking something on the gas stove. The food boiled over and extinguished the gas flame, permitting the fumes to escape.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31
.SpIRT, JESSUP
 MIAMI PUPILS
Local Pair in Air Forces Officer Training School
 in Florida

Second Lieutenant Louis Spirit. former president of the General Oil Corp, and 1st Lieut.. Richard Jessup. former local tax accountant, are two of hundreds of executives of spec ialized businesses and industries now being trained at the new Air Forces Officer Training School, Miami Beach. Florida, to direct vital ad- ninistrative and supply operations of the rapidly expanding ground forces.
 In a six weeks course of military
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31
RALPH MINERVINI
 JOINS ARMED MEN

Ralph Minervini who will enter the Army soon was honored at a farewell party Saturday night at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Ortenzio Minervini of PA Oak street. Those attending included:
 Mrs. Joseph Minervini, Lucille Wells, Phyllis Santoro, Arty Miner vini, Walter Klemmer, Pvt. Kurt Klemmer. Irma Gar7ns, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Ippolito, Louis Scozza- fava, Carrie Santoro, Mary Miner vino, Theresa Minervino, John Me- linda, Anthony Ianiucci, Connie Miervino and Dominic Polo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31
ORENCOLE PRESIDES
 AT FARLEY TONIGHT

The Waterbury Servicemen's com- mittee will meet at the American Legion home at SIS tonight to map arrangements for farewell celebra- tions for local men entering the armed services. Francis w. Oren- cole, chairman, will preside
 A report on participation in the Community Chest will be submitted by a subcommittee consisting of Judge Patrick Healey, Raymond Burke and John Whelan.
 Mrs. Frank McGrath, committee secretary, said that veterans or ganizations have been invited to have representatives present to- night.
 BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31
TUBE MILL HOLDS
 ENJOYABLE OUTING

An outing was held by the Scovill Mfg. Co. Tube Mill yesterday after noon at Paradise inn in honor of Thomas Armstrong and August Kankel. A program of sports, games, and dancing was arranged. Among the company officials invited as guests were Alan Curtis, assistant to the president of the company. and Richard Jeter, superintendent of mills.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31
w o RL D W A R A YEAR AGO
 AUG. 31, l94l
Ry United PressD

Germany's war c0mmnnfque, emanating from ''the Fuehrer's headquarters, indicates Adolf Hitler was spending the second anniversary of Wsr at an Eastern Front encampment.
 Russians report continued fierce fighting along entire front.
 In Vichy. Marshal Henri Philip pc Petain virtually decreed a one party rule by extending member ship in French Legion Co vOlun- teers willing to work for 'Na- tiOnaI Revolution"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31
Cadle To Broadcast
 On Mutual Sept. 6
Nations Family Prayer Period" to Be Conducted
 From Tabernacle Pulpit in Indianapolis

able, more than 3O,OOO men, women and children gather to hear MT. Cadle, the Cadle choir and the oth- CT features of The Nations Family Prayer Period"
 Announcer for this new series over the Mutual Broadcasting Sys- tenn will be Frazier Thomas, former announcer-writer commentator of Cincinnati, Ohio. He will replace Buford Cadle, son of the founder, who is now 8 lieutenant in the United States Army Air Force.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31
EAGLES TO HONOR
 FRANCIS O'CORMAN

The annual outing of the Brass City Aerie of Eagles attracted a large crowd yesterday to Schildren's Grove. A program of sports and en- tertainment was enjoyed.
 Past President Francis O'Gorman was in charge of arrangements. As- Sisting him were State President John Graham, Aerie President Ar thur Petrucci, Emmet Carroll, AL bert Sullivan, Harold Shanahan, Thomas Ladden. Frank Payton and Richard McCann.
 Aldermen Martin P. Sullivan and William Kolbeck were among the guests.
 The Aerie will award diamond pin to MT. O'Gorman Thursday night for achievements during his term of office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31

D. Howard Cadle, founder and builder of the great Cadle Taber- nacle in Indianapolis, and world famous as a radio pastor, will bring his celebrated Nations Family Prayer Period" to Americans from coast-to-coast each Sunday over 204 stations of the Mutual Broadcasting System, beginning September 9th.
 For more than a decade this pro- yram, interdenominational in char tcter and unique in its religious ap-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31
Federation Meeting

The Federation of Societies of St.
 Joseph,s church will resume its activities with a meeting tomorrow night at 8 o'clock at the choir room in the old St. Joseph's school. Plans
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31

Chinese experts estimate that the Russians have some 5000 cOm- bat and bombing craft in Siberia, with underground hangar set-ups.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31
Picnic Draws Crowd

Over 800 attended the picnic spon- sored by the Lithuanian Indepen- dent Political club yesterday at the Lithuanian park on Chestnut Hill road. Music, dancing, and refresh ments were on the program. Ar engagements were made by com mittee composed of John Adomelis, John Butnoras, and John Kilkna. A large number of members assisted at the picnic grounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31

Brazil is trying to prevent ma- terials from the United States from reaching firms with Axis connec- tionS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31

Plans for the annual joint picnic of the Lithuanian Chamber of Com merce and auxiliary will be com pleted at 8 meeting of the auxiliary tomorrow night at o'clock at Venta hall, 103 Green street. The picnic will take place Sept. 20 at the Lith- uanian park on Chestnut Hill road.
 Mrs. Peter Krugelis is chairman of arrangements for the event. As sisting her are MT. and Mrs. An thony Orantas, MT and Mrs. Jacob Treciokas, Mrs. Mary Gillis, pr. Matthew J. Colney, and Peter KrugellS.
 A social hour will follow tomor- row nights business session, with Mrs. Frank Banis and Mrs. Agnes Kudirka serving as hostesses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-31

Large Proceeds
 Proceeds from the recent St. Joseph's parish picnic at Linden Park, Union City, amounted to $1, ,585.44, according to an announce ment made yesterday. The sum will be added to the parish funds.