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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-25
Tuberculosis Gain
 Looms Says Y Guest
Barbara Kilduff Tells Health Forum Claims Longer
 Working Hours Partly Responsible

is now lacking because of the pub lies lack of realization of the ser iousness of the tuberculosis prob- fem. She cited figures that showed 60,000 Americans dying needleSsly from this single disease each year.
 Miss Kilduff stated an increase in the incidence of tuberculosis might be expected, for in 1918 the rates of this disease swung sharply up- ward. She gave as reasons for this increase the speeded up tempo of industrial production, the longer hour of work with higher wages and the temptation to spend more time in strenuous leisure time activi- ties, and the effects of the depres- sion years with insufficient and often non-nutritious food. All these are factors lowering resistance to tuberculosis. On top of this she also remarked on the overcrow6ing re- Sulting from masses of newcomers rushing into cities not equipped to care for so many extra people, and the fact that physicians are gradu- ally being absorbed into the services. In concluding her talk Miss Kilduff stated that health agencies through out the country are making every effort to maintain the health of the American people at a peace time level. She also called attention to the fact that while more cases of tuber- culosis are already being reported most of them are early cases that can readily be cured. Supplementing the talk were two sound motion picture films, They Do Come Back and 'Middletown Goes to War"
 Joseph Rinany physical director of the Y. M. c. A. and acting chair men of the Health Forum committee introduced the speaker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-25

Tn general, soldiers whose in- comes total more than $624 a year will be subject to the new victory tax which is about five per cent of incomes over $624, with the regular Income tax deductions allowed. It is believed that eventually this tax will be taken from the soldiers pay by the finance officer.
 Incomes over $750 yearly will be subject to regular individual in. come tax levies, but it has been reported that dependents allow ances from soldiers will be exempt ed from taxation; and a certain amount of income, if invested in war bonds, will also be exempted.
 Two Classes
 Soldiers will find some relief in the matter of credits. The treas ury is just borrowing" part of the money involved in the victory tax. A single person may claim credit of 25 per cent (up to a limit of b50O and a married man 40 per
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-25

cent up to a limit of $l,000)-- plus 2 per cent for each dependent Climit $i00 each)-of the tax.
 These credits fall into two classes:
 1. Current credit. Credit may be deducted on the amount paid on the l943 income tax if the sol- dier has paid out an equivalent amount in 1943 for certain types of insurance premiums, for certain types of debts, or for war bonds.
 If payment for such items does not equal the total credit allow ance, the rest becomes:
 2. Postwar credit. For this re- maining amount of the credit the soldier will get a government cer- tiflcate which will bear no interest nor be cashed until after the war.
 To Get Some Back
 Tn other words, if a staff ser- geant, making $l,l52 a year, is single, he'll pay about $26.40 for victory tax and be entitled to 25 per cent credit, or $6.60. If mar ried, he'll be entitled to 40 per cent creQlC, or SlUoo.
 Tn addition to the victory tax there still remains the regular in dividual income tax to be paid. For soldiers this starts at S750 for single men and $500 if married.
 The usual deductions remain Contributions to charity, certain taxes paid, like sales taxes, inter- est paid, bad debts, necessary ex- penses) with an important new de- duction of medical expenses amounting to more than per cent of the net income if not com pensated by insurance.
 The normal tax rate is per cent. The surtax, beginning with the first dollar of net income after exemp- tions. starts at l3 per cent. Tn the $2,000-$4000 bracket it's l6 per cent: S4.000- $6, 900 20 per cent: st, ,000- 900, 24 per cent: and so on up to a maximum of 82 per cent.
 Staff: S5I.07
 Here's how the unmarried ser geant will figure his income tax.
 Assume he has $l00 in deduc- tions From the slo52 net in- come remaining, he can subtract his personal exemption of $750, leaving $302 taxable. The Surtax starts then and there-l3 per cent of S302-and he sets down as his first figure $3926,
 Now he goes back to the taxable S302 and deducts his earned income credit (f0 per cent of his net in come) of $l05 20. The remaining s196S0 is subject to the 6 per cent or $il8l. The staff ser- geant adds the $39.26 and the Si18l, and finds he owes Uncle Sam s5l07. A civilian earning the same salary as the staff sergeant ard with the same deductions would have to pay $s357.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-25
ZION BROTHERHOOD
 ARRANCES SUPPER

A supper meeting of the Brother hood of Zion Lutheran church will be held Friday evening. the presi- dent Of the organization, Raymond E. Meier. announced today. The meeting will begin at seven and will be held in the social rooms of the church on Cherry street. Not only Brotherhood members, but othe' men also, are welcome to at tend. Arrangements for the meet ing are being made by Mir Meier, with the assistance of Gustave Johnson, Evepott Grahn and Carl Thompson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-25
JEAN C. MESERVE
 ROTARIANS GUEST

Miss Jean c. Meserve, director of the Lincoln House, spoke at yester- days luncheon meeting of the Ro- tary club at The Elton. She ex- pressed thanks to the club for the milk fund which it has set up for the Lincoln House. stating it had accounted for $1, 300 in 1942.
 The work of the Lincoln House in the field of social welfare was out lined by Miss Meserve.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-25
CLEMENT HARDSON
 ALMOST HITS COP
Lafayette Street Driver Is Granted Stay for Road
 Rules Violation

Clement HardSon, B, of AT Lafay- cite street, whose truck collided with another vehicle and almost struck Patrolman Anthony Mole taste yes terday afternoon at the intersection of Aurora street and Watertown avenue, was granted a continuance until December 28 when he appeared before Judge John l.. Gaffney in municipal court this morning on road rules violation charge.
 Officer Mole was directing traf- fic on Watertown avenue at the time of the accident, Gnd had stopped cars on thaht thoroughfare in order to let traffic enter from the Waterbury Tool Go. As he mo- toned the first car out of Aurora street, a truck with Hardson at the wheel crashed into the automobile about a foot from where Officer Mole was standing. Neither the drivers nor the policeman were in- jured, although considerable dam age was done to the two vehicles.
 Other municipal court cases this morning and their dispositions were as tollowS.
 Nick Gianelli, 2s. of GA Vaill street. charged with assault and breach O. the peace. nolled; Prank W. Stanton. 25. of Prospect. charged with drunk enness and breach of the peace and fined Si0 and costs on November IS. failed to pay in the required time and a mittimus was issued; Will liam Bellemare. 37 of 38 Baldwin street, charged with breach of the peace, granted a nolle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-25

Miss Barbara Knduff, health edu, cation secretary of the Water bury nti-Tuberculosis League, was speaker at the fourth in a series of Health Forums sponsored jointly by the Y. M, c. A. and the Anti Tuberculosis League, at the Y. M. c. A. Lobby last night. The general topic was war and tuberculosis.
 Miss Kilduff pointed out while the medical and nursing profession have done a great deal toward re- ducing the suffering from tuber- culosis progress against this disease
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-25
STUDY BOMBS IN SCHOOL

Altadena. Col. (UP)-Higher edu- cation has now advanced to a point here where 1t is possible to take courses in the public schools on Bomb Reconnaissance and What ro Do With Them"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-25
Choir Rehearsal

Due 10 the St. Jos ph teQefa- tion meeting which has been sched- uled Friday night. members of the Student choir will hold their week ly rehearsal tonight at o'clock at St. Joseph's school instead of Fri day. Professor Alexander J. Alex sis will be in charge.
 Preparations will he started for the Christmas church program. 4 social will follow the rehearsal.
 Social Enjoyed
 A social for high school students of St. Joseph's parish was held Monday night at old St. Joseph's school. Music. dancing. and re- treatments were included on the program. Arrangements were made by the Sigma E,.lta Sigma sorority, with the committee composed Of Ruth BansleEen, Catherine Urban. May Shanahan, Shirley Slokas. Vera Valaitis. Theresa Stokes. Lillian MankuS and Helen Sakalas.
 A door prize. which consisted of booklet Of war stamps, was won by John RakauSkas.
 Those attending included Florence Gruskay. Joseph Greblunas, John Girdzljauskas. Stanley Yankanskas, Florence Laurinaitsi. Walter Ma kauskas, Aldona Oranias, Barbara and Mary Ann Matusavage. Colette Shukis, Frank Staskevich, Ann romkus, John Urban. Leon Farr, Edmund Yuskis, Virginia Adams. Nellie Wisackas. Frances Pineyich, Ray Alel,saitis. Adele Gelbogis. Dan Grish, Olin Fortier. Dorothy Lucas, John Stokes, Benjamin Stanley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-25
MARINES ENLIST KALITA, ELWOOD
George Basset Sent to Springfield Today for
 Final Examination

Six ment were sent to the Marine headquarters in Springfield today by the local recruiting station for final examination prior to enlist ment, They are; George c. Bas- sett, 22, of Woodhury, Chester w. Pieksza, 10, of Naugatuck. Edgar L., Soucy, IS, of Bristol, Ralph J, Sa- bia, IS, of Torrington, Angelo J. Gardella, 2l, of Ansonia, and Rob- ert D. Havenstein of old Green wich.
 Edward w. Kalita of l05 Laurel street. Waterbury, and Donald w. Elwood of Watertown have been &C., cepted at the Marine district head quarters in Springfield and are awaiting assignments for training.
 Applications from the following men have been accepted here: Theophile L, DC:inno of 1913 West Main street, Waterbury, William NJ. Denza, Irving c. Perotti and Frank J. Costantino, all of Torrington, and Dana K, Franklin of Water- town.
 Latest applicants at the Water bury Navy recruiting station are: William Warren, l9, of Park road, Ralph c. Martone, g, of 28 Law renee street, Vito Santoro, lo, of II Emerald street, John J. ODonnell, 26, of 25S Wolcott street, and Louis R. Kirouac, 2, of 27 Johnson street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-25
News
 Oddities
(By United Press)

Bedford Village. N. r., Nov. 25- CUP)-It was fortunate that Chief John Kinkel left the volunteer fire departments annual pre-Thanks- giving dinner early. His house was on fire. The diners at first laughed at his frantic appeals for help. then decided that he might be serious after all. They put the fire out. but not before it had caused dam age Kinkel estimated at Si,000.
 Los Angeles, Nov. 2S-WP)- An unwanted oil well flowed to- day in the basement of the home of Ralph B. Lloyd, multimiiiion- aire oilman, in the fashionable Wiltshire district. Lloyd said the "welI" was yielding two barrels daily of a good grade of petro- leum. which seeped through the basement wall He was seeking a method to stop the flow.
 Cheyenne. Wyo.. Nov. 25-(UP)-- Officers at Fort Francis E. Warren. fearing that parents of men in the armed services may be lonely to- morrow. invited them to attend a Thanksgiving feast as guests of the army post.
 Buffalo. N. Y.. Nov. 25-GPl- Marines stationed at the recruit ing office here did not have the situation well In hand today. In. vltations to Thanksgiving dinners numbered 350-the Marine stan numbers seven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-25
@re4Ma1yavt ESTABLISHED iesa
eSTA8L EHED iees

A Lombok Topeoot's First Aid To A Mans Successful Holiday Season b45.
 In fact m0ny men wear these soft fIeeey fIeeees right through the winter-it's simply eose of warmth without weight - and thot's inc woy mony modern men view the subject.
 4 Lombok fleece fobric's woven especially for Lombak topeoots -thot topeoot ot $45 thot sIori- fies its priee-ond Ioomed exeIu- siveIy for AdIer-Roehester-ond found only in Lombok fleeey fleece coots, as soft fabric as e kittens ear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-25
Civilian Defense
 Calendar

Notices for this column must
 be sent to the Mayors office at least three days in advance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-25
Thousands To Pay Smaller Levy Than
 1922, Some Nothing
Eervicemen Making Over $6z4 Subject to New Vic. tory Assessment; Certain. Amount of Income, If In-
 vested in War Bonds, Listed Under Exemptions

Under amendments to the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act thousands of soldiers will pay smaller income tax than they did in 1942 and many thousands more will not have to pay anything although they must still file rnfps
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-25

"Where are your War Bonds. mother?" What will your answer be when your soldier boy returns home and asks this question.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-25

Dorothy Valencis, Elmira Yoksa, John Rakauskas, Marion Shukis, Stanley Valaitis. Eleanor Zukaus- kas. Joseph Breive. John Greb- lunas, Joseph Shukis, Walter Va- lunas, Joseph zelenakas. John Nec- unas, Rotcrt Danasavage. Alfred Yoksa. Theodore Martinkus. Stan ley Salemonas, Joseph Alanskas. Anthony Stankus, John LugIninas and Albert Skributinas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-25
TENDERFOOT TEST
 FOR GIRL SCOUTS
Troop l2 Meets Tonight at Third Church Hall; Young
 People to Dance
BROOKLYN NEWS

Numbers of Girl Scout Troop l2 will hold their regular weekly meet ing tonight at 6:l5 at the Third Congregational church hall. Re- registration will be conducted to- night.
 The TenGarfoot test will be given to new members of the troop while others will continue their study sessions for the winter sports and literature merit badges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-25
Dance Tomorrow

A large crowd is expected at the Thanksgiving dance sponsored by the St. Jcseph's Holy Name society tomorrow night at St. Joseph's hall. Mus will h.e furnished by Stanley Lesniak and his ten-piece orchestra of Middletown. The dance will start at g o'clock and continue to a. m.
 The committee Tn charge of ar- rangerrnts is composed of Al Yoksa, George Kalvaitis. John Nec- unas. Joseph Brazie and Joseph Shukis.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-06

Perhaps the child
will grow out" of
his fairness later
but no specialist on
earth can honestly
pre- dict this. OF
course, the fairness
may be inherited
pig & ! S h ness does
run in families-but
sensible eating can
control il. Children
are not fat because
their glan d S get
m ore nourishment
from their food
than do those of the
skinny children. 1t
is more food, not
more efficient stom-
achs and intestines,
that puts on the
pounds. Waist con-
troll starts with self
control - and, for
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-06
Eat People Don't
Kill Themselves"
Not True

That is an erroneous deduction. For some
unknown reasons, the suicide rate is consider
ably higher among the overweight. 1t is also
a puzzling fact that fatal accidents are more
likely to befal the genial, fleshy person Child
birth is also more difficult for the overweight.
The lean. on the other hand. are more inclined
to gastric ulcer and tuberculosis. Apparently,
the perfect person is yet to be developed Both
extremes Of build have their weak points. The
person Of average build, despite all his imper-
fections, comes nearest TO perfection.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-06
''Is Stair Climbing Good
To Keep Weight Down."
Yes

Stair climbing uses up about is times as
much fat as walking on level surface. A
woman who moved from first floor to a Sec
ond floor apartment reduced her weight, by
four pounds. merely because she had to climb
stairs in her new home. Appetite and the
amount of food consumed, still remains as the
main factor in the average persons weight,
however.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-06
"What Drug Will
Reduce Appetite 20
None

There is only one that is Of any use. The
few that have been used occasionally are
either definitely worthless, or positively HARM
full. The only safe and sure drug is a big dose
of self-control taken at meal times and when
ever one feels the MISUNDERSTANDING
urge.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-06
"Should Weight Be
Reduced Strenuously 2"

Only under the direct supervision of
physician. Avoid all freak diets, severe fast
ing and one-food meals. If you slim too rap
idly you will probably have premature
wrinkles The best way to lower weight is to
cut down a little on all foods. not to special
lie in one or two.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-06
DO People Inherit
Their Waisi Lines z"


To a large extent yes. This may mean
that appetites are inherited When Hollywood
signs contract with an actress on condition
that her weight remain static for five years,
they had best look over her parents and rela-
tives first to see if she may be bologically
able to live up to that contract
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-06

vigor. In general, one
can deviate as much
as 1870 from the aver
age weight without
worry. Consider also,
the weight Of the
parents.
"Do the
Overweight
Die Young?"
No
sa nds have
read or heard that
surplus weight leads
to an early grave,
and have been fright
ened into a strenuous
diet, and proceeded
to reduce so severely
that they did shorten
their lives. Obesity
during the first thirty
years of life has prac-
tically no bearing on
the length Of life.
Overw e gh { after
fifty does cut into the
life span, for then the
longer the waist, the
shorter the life.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-06
Does Motherhood Affect
4 Woman's Weight?" Yes

Childbirth is often followed by
tendency toward waist line spread.
Fathers, of course cannot use this to
justify their own German goitre."
Women's cursive figures are primarily
the result of symmetrical distribution
Of fat. not to muscles. Breasts. hips,
and softly rounded shoulders are due
to deposits Of fat. The normal woman
has considerably more fat on her body
than a man, although II may not tend
TO concentrate so much at the waist
line, This greater fat makes it easier
for a woman to swim. and keeps her
warm on chilly days with fewer clothes,
or at night with less bed coverings.
The change OF life in middle age sell
dom has any effect on woman's body
fat
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-06
"Are Fat People
Better Natured ?''
Sometimes

They may be. People tend to lose weight
during worried or gloomy mental states, and
gain it back as soon as their feelings become
pleasant again.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-06
"Are Women Likely to
Develop a Spare Tire?"
Some 10

Some Of them do. but usually women
put on most of their weight from the
waist line down Their waist lines may
expand a bit, but most of the weight is
in the hips and thighs. Men. on the
other hand, are most likely to put on
weight above the hips, especially at
the abdomen. II you want to make
yourself famous, find out why there is
this difference between men and
women.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-06

so that they eat on more fat than Is worked
off. The surest exercise to bring about
change of front, is to grasp the edge Of the
dining table with each hand, push back force
fully, get up, and leave the table.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-06

most persons. this starts in childhood. Don't
bother to count your calories, merely refuse
all second servings, and be sure that the first
serving of everything is a bit smaller than
you wish. People who leave "spic" plate get
the span"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-06
"Should a Persons Weight
Be Exactly Average?"
No

Considerable leeway in poundage is pos
sible without any harm to ones health and
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-06

of fat. The scalp some organs. and eyelds
have the least fat of any part of the body.
II person stays out too late at night, or has
some illness the small amount of fat in the
eyelids often disappears quickly and leaves the
lids wrinkled and dark We regret to say
that the waist line does not react as quickly
to loss Of sleep!
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-06
Can Surgeons Remove
Not advisable

''Can Surgeons Remove
Fat Easily?" Not advisable
1t is quick reducing method, but it may
not be as simple as it seems. 1t is not per-
manent. Twenty or more pounds may be dis
sected from pendulous abdomen only to re-
turn in the next few weeks. Cutting down
a little on all foods is much better in most
instances than cutting off the body surplus.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-06
"Won'i II Injure a Fat Child
If His Food Is Cut Down."

1t may injure his feelings for while.
Otherwise, nothing but benefits will ensue.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-06
SIS 1t True That Fat People
Often Perspire When Eating?'

Indeed it is. In fact. anyone is likely to
perspire when he has overeaten. 1t is not
the eating, but the overeating, which causes
the overweight person to have beads of per-
spiration on his brow. The body temperature
of even skinny folk rises slightly while eating,
and if they overeat. they, too. will finally per-
spire. This perspiring is good guide to eat
ing-stop before the warmth is felt or the
drops of perspiration appear!
''Are Fat
People Lazy?" No
Not necessarily. They may get fewer
things done, because their every move requires
much more exertion. A fat person has to
exert himself harder than a lean one to get
the same work done.
'What Special Exercise
Will Reduce Fat Necks?' None
The sad truth remains that the only safe
and effective exercise is the exercise in self
control which one uses when one eats For
permanent and beneficial results, this beats
gymnasium workout and sweat cabinet
combined.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-06
"What Foods Cause
Double Chins?"
All
"What Foods Cause
A Pot Belly?"
Almost Any

Again. almost any food, If too much Is
eaten However, alcoholic fat has a special
affinity to form protruberant abdomen.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-06
''Do Lean People Predominant
In This World?"

''Do Lean People Predominant
I'm This World?" No
The overweight have plenty of company in
their misery-there are about twice as many
overweight folks as there are lean ones All
people tend to gain weight as they get older.
From 20 until so, people gain about half a
pound year. We are some Is pounds heavier
at so than when we cast our first vote.
'"What Foods Cause
Double Chins? 2" All
All Of them-if too much is eaten. The
double chin Is due to an individual popularity
in the distribution of fat, and Is a mark Of dis
tinction that many heavy eaters can never
attain, no matter how much they may gorge
themselves
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-06
as Fat Apt TO Grow
In the Brain ?"

It is inevitable. There is fat in
every cell Of the body, and the fat In MzazMw
nerves and brains is mostly in the form
of cholesterol. Without this fat, the
brain will not work properly OF course,
people do not worry about the small
amounts of fat which are essential in
each body cell. our worry comes from the ex-
cess--which is laid down in layers at such
fat depots," or storehouses, as the abdomen
breasts, buttocks. The healthy body is made
up of about 1Oes of fat which is either in the
cells, or which serves a protective pad
around vital organs, but the brains have con-
sderably more fat than the rest Of the body
cells.
Does Fat Cause Dark
Circles Under the Eyes?" No
The dark circles are caused by a wasting
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-06

Q 1912 BY American weekly Inc Great Britain Right. Re.crya.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-06
SIS There Any
Exercise to
Avoid Excess
Fat 2" One

Yes. Many physical
exercises make people
hungrier than ever,