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La gaceta., 1942-03-06

Ii Martir querida!.... iDi-
ces bien! 81 en- ell cielo no sc
tienen en- cuenta nuestra gran
deza de sentimientoS y la pa.
reza y la hermosura con que
nos queremos, con que Sc ado
ran nuestros corazones her-
manos, sera que todavia no he
mos purgado algdn pecado
que hayamos cometido.... =
que Dios nos quiere someter
a nuevas pruebas y a nuevas
torturasl lPero no puede ser,
no puede serl
Los esposos Sc habian para
do.
Y alli, en- medic del canine
solitario, como perdidos en-
la inmensidad y en- la grarde-
"a de la naturaleza virgen, Sc
cogieron las manos, miranda
Sc durante largo ratio las al
mas en- los ojos.
La gaceta., 1942-03-06

En- la Habana lie llaman a
los Dodgers los "Esquivado-
res" de Brooklyn.
Larry MacPhail opina que
su novena es ahora mas fuer--
tie que en- las 1ltimas semanas
de la temporada de 1941.
"Tenemos cinco hombres
que participaron en- mas de rs
desafios y batearon con un
promedio superior a 800.
Los Cardenales solo tienen
cuatro. Los nuestros son Pete
Reiser, Joe Madwick, Arky
Vaughan, Dixie Walker y Lew
Riggs; los de ellos, Ethel Grab
tree, Joining Hopp, Jimmy
Brown y Enos Slaughter. De-
ben ustedes notar que en- ell
grupo no incluyo a Camilli,
que impulse 100 carreras y
Evening star., 1942-12-06
a Matter or MORALE
Continued from page twelve

DuI1n8 the HISt ieW pOlntS, Tie
audience merely gasped. Then it
howled.
This wasn't like anything they'd
ever seen. 1t was slam-bang stuff.
requiring skill, courage, agility and
stamina.
Bill realized instantly that he
was up against something. He'd
lost that deadly accuracy which
comes only with constant prac-
tice against first-class competi-
ton.
He was better player - but
no man in the world could beat
Ann unless he was at the top of
his game.
SHE won the first game 2l-18.
and murdered him in the second.
In the third he fell back on STRAIT
egy. He kept 'em low and close
to the net. She battled desper-
ately, she smiled gamely, she
matched his tactics with courage
but she lost. The fourth game also
went to Bill, and the match was
even.
Then they settled grimly to
the final set.
1t was an epic battle. No quar-
ter asked. none given. The score
was tied at 17-all. Ann went ahead
on a drive straight down the side
of the table.
Bill played carefully. He went
on the defense, watching for an
opening. He got it - and made a
kill that nobody could have
touched. Then he made another:
1918 now. He served trickily, and
her return found the net. Once
again he served and she chopped
it back.
They chiseled. and then he got
his chance. He gave it all he had,
and the ball flicked the edge of
the table.
The soldiers howled. They
scarcely heard the referee announc-
ing that Bill had won, three games
to two.
He and Ann shook hands. He
walked to his barracks surrounded
by a half-dozen buddies who had
won money on the game. He and
Ann were supposed to come back
to the Recreation Building after
they'd showered and changed, but
Bill wasn't having any of that.
He'd done his job.
Besides, he was tired. His knees
felt like jelly.
He took his shower and stretched
out on his cot.
An orderly walked in. "On your
feet, soldier" he said. Captain
Kane wants you down at head
quarters"
Bill started dressing. That
guy" he grouched. Isn't he ever
satisfied"
When he reached the Office,
Captain Kane shook hands. Con
gratulations. Corporal. Have a
seat"
BILL sat down. He knew some
thing was coming. but he couldn't
figure it.
Captain Kane said. Great
show. After the second set
thought she had you"
'.Sir, l was lucky"
Evening star., 1942-12-06

got US on the spot.
'Sir r-?"
"Your supporters were enthusi-
astic. Corporal. They made a lot
of noise, which was natural. But
after the match - after you left
- they rubbed it in plenty. And
that's the trouble"
II don't get it, sir"
"Well, it all ties up with this
morale business: the sportsman
ship angle. The WAACs were
heartbroken. But did they show it?
No, Corporal. They took it stand
ing up. They gave cheer for you.
Because of the magnificent way
they acted, they're still on top"
''Sir. l will be doggoned."
$50 will l, Corporal. But l can't
do anything about it. You can."
II can do what, sir?"
"You can uphold the tradition
of the Army - prove yourself a
generous winner"
How, sir?"
"We-e-ell, Corporal i would
mt exactly be knowing how, but
there must be ways. Suppose. for
instance, that you went back to
the Recreation Building and put
yourself on terms of great cordial
ity with Junior Leader Foster?
Suppose you we're very nice to her
indeed? Suppose you bought her a
chocolate milk shake? Don't you
think that would be a fine gesture,
Corporal? Don't you think it
would build up a warm spirit OF
fraternity"
Bill Marshall considered the
matter. "Yeeah," he conceded. Il
reckon it would. But, sir, how do
know Miss Foster wants any warm
spirit of fraternity from me?"
"You might ask her. Corporal"
Captain Kane suggested.
ASK her? Right in front of all
those guys?"
mo, Corporal - not exactly.
You might stop under the big oak
tree in front of the Recreation
Building. If you should happen to
find Miss Foster there alone -
why that might be a good place to
adjust your personal differences"
''She's under the oak tree. sir?
Its a reasonable supposition."
waiting for me?" There was a
light in the eyes of Corporal Mar
shall.
Gould be-"
MAY l ask a question, sir? How
would you be knowing she was
waiting there?
military secret, Corporal. But
perhaps she told me. So if you'll
go"
us that an order. sir?'
mo. You might say that it was
friendly counsel designed to boost
the morale at this Post. As a mat
ter of fact, Corporal - judging by
your expression, it would seem to
me that you are in a cooperative
mood"
Eyes, sir. I'm beginning to un-
derstand a lot of things. In fact.
sir, am becoming very anxious
to cooperate"
Bill Marshall saluted and
scrammed.
Captain Kane lighted a fresh
cigarette, leaned back in his chair
=
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-11

Tom McAn of Springfield, Mass, famous shoe store proprietor, heads the list of notables with dogs en- tered in the no-point show. Others with entries to date are John O'Con- nell of Providence, Mary Lucas O. New York city, Gene Ward ot Springfield, Dr. Deems of Spring. field, David Yurxa of Milford, Jack Clark of Hartford, James Dwyer of New Haven, Peter Richie of Water bury, Margaret Hamilton of Water bury and Patsy Brown of Water bury.
 Mary Mcconnell of Hartford has been named judge of the show, with the judging to start promptly at 2 o'clock. Every person in Connecticut who owns a Boston terrier is in vited to show his or her dogs. There will be novice or green class for dogs which have never been shown before. Those attending the show will be offered the opportunity to see how dog is made up before being sent into the show ring for judging. The fans also will be given chance to see how owners show their pets in prize competition. Puppies and growing dogs are wanted for entrants in Sundays show which is expected to draw about 40 dogs. The show will be opened to the general public.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-11
WE AMERICANS ARE LIVING "A FREE AND EASY LIFE'

attracted attention and drew ugly glances.
 This drab, srnothering atmosphere carries into many other phases of German life. It has been inculcated by the Nazis, who preach that war Is serious; that laughter and gayety have no place in 1t. Thus, dancing also is among the strict "verbotens. 1"
 Most exasperating to an Ameri- can in Germany is the clothing situation. After landing over here, one of my first moves was to buy a new pair of shoes. I merely walked into store, tried various pairs un- til I found what I wanted, paid for them and walked out wearing them --all within 20 minutes.
 For the same thing in Germany, I had to obtain shoe ration card, then wait three weeks for a dealer to obtain my size.
 An American here can have Q suit tailored and delivered in a few days. The German may be meas ured and pay in full, but he will be lucky to receive the suit within 12 to IS months. Much of this is due to the mobilization of tailors in the army supply services.
 Upon returning to America, I sent out suit for dry cleaning and had 1t back next morning.
 A German must wait four to six
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weeks for similar service. Further more, German cleaning fluids are disastrous to fabrics. Laundry serv- ice is almost as bed in time and quality.
 GERMANS SHOW LITTLE RESPECT FOR ANTHEM
 Another scene which strikes the refugee from Europe Is the instant response of Americans to the pass ing of the flag or the playing of the national anthem.
 Only on patriotic holidays, at great parades or in mammoth mass meetings have I seen the Germans or French show this instant dis. play of respect. The German rla- tional anthem is played dozens of times each day by radio and in pub. lie functions. But the crowd .doesnr seem to pay much attention.
 When I reached Americas rnid- west, a friend proudly drove me at night-pas the long buildings of 8 great American defense fac- tory. We were unmolested during our half-hour inspection.
 If anyone got half as close to { similar factory in Germany-ip broad daylight-he would be ar. rested, questioned, and perhaps thrown into jail if his explanatioD were not good.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-11

The native inhabitants and the handful of white residents knew as little about the United States and Americans as we knew of them. The island was one of thousand simi- lar atolls strewn about the Pacific far removed from any semblance of civilization. Time here was meas ured by the arrival and departure of the trading schooners and by the native luaaus, or feasts, commem- oratillg some occasion. Calendars were practically unknown.
 Then came the war and with 1t came the Americans, lots of them. Naval and military authorities boring over maps and charts thou sands of miles away from this spot. suddenly found it in a vital base necessary to the United Nations for their prosecution of the Pacific War. The transformation began almost overnight. Navy engineers I arrived first to chart the harbor and blast and dredge dangerous reefs to make the anchorages safe for the scores of ships which would soon be using the port as base of operations.
 Work Around -the- Clock
 The changes wrought ashore by American engineers would have made a Florida real estate pro- motor blush with chagrin. Huge camps were constructed, defense facilities were laid out and giant oo tnYy,;1IaY frootore anA Io,,1I-Ia1orc worked night and day readying the island for the part it was to play in the war.
 Later the troops arrived, soldiers and marines from all parts of the United States, some of them Me- groes. With them they brought things never seen before on the island, things like baseballs, cannons, huge motor trucks, jeeps and the scores of incidentals that make up the American armed forces.
 Today the old and new ways of life continue side by side on the island. Navy and Marine Corps lighters, whaleboatS and gigs shut tie back and forth in the bay while sailboats and outriggers still form the only means of over water trans portation for the natives. Ashore, the two- wheeled carts drawn by the same decrepit horses meander about the atoll lugging their car- goes of humans, bananas, coconuts and copra, while jeeps, command cars and trucks, all painted the dust brown color of the Army or the olive green of the Marine Corps, whiz past them loaded with men and supplies.
 The pedestrian traffic is just as varied. The natives, outfitted in their sarongs, Mother Hubbards and various misfitS and colors of pants, brush past the uniformed Americans.
 Prices Go Sky High
 The greatest change on the island has been in its economy. Prior to the arrival of the Army and Navy, all transactions were done by barter or through the medium
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-11

of Australian currency. The Poly resians have little concept of the value of money, but they soon learned the value of the dollar and prices were boosted sky high. A stem of bananas which usually sold for l7 cents American money now costs g. All prices are posted in terms of dollars and cents, and the natives soon became familiar with quarters, nickles and dimes. They are still slightly bewildered, how ever, by the silver dollar, never having been introduced to it in any quantity.
 The relations between the Ameri- cans and the Polynesians form one of the best examples of the good neighbor" policy. The local law as administered by the island author ities is strictly adhered to by all branches of the service, and both Army and Navy personnel have been tutored to respect the tribal laws, customs and taboos of the natives. The Polynesians, after re- covering from their amazement of the American way" of getting things done in hurry, have set- tied back into their usual routine of life and apparently are little bothered by the sudden influx of Americans. They are richer eco- ironically than they have ever been before, but are without place to spend their newly accumulated riches. They accept the sailors, marines and soldiers the same way they accepted other visitors, with ingenious friendliness and un- limited hospitality. The result has been that the two groups live and work side by side with a total ab- sence of friction.
 Morale Is High
 The Americans brought with them a few of their mainland lux uries and at the newly established officers club = formerly the resi- dence of one of the white families who had lived on the island for 56 years and had fled when the war broke-two cans of beer can be had by each man per day. The rationing is necessary, one of the clubs offi- cers said, because the supply is meager and the possibilities of re- plenishing is doubtful.
 The morale of the Americans stationed here is much higher than would be expected. The job of con- structing a base out of the island is a long and hard one and all hands have plenty of work to keep them busy. 'This place isn't half bad. The work is intensely inter esting, and I for one am perfectly content here, at least until we fin- ish up the various projects now under construction"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-11
LIEUTENANT HOBART
 FITTED BY FRIENDS

Lieut.. Patrick Hobart of the DO. lice department was honored at q testimonial dinner attended by more than iS0 friends last night. at Rear don's restaurant. He is to be mar rled soon to Miss Peggy DTlscoll oi Elmwood avenue.
 Among the speakers were Police Gupt. William J. Roach, Chief In- spector Joseph ?. Stevens. Capt Fred Hickey, Sheriff ]. Edward 6layln and others.
 Edward [. Mcdonald, assistant corporation counsel, was the toast- master.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-11

voted to winning the war. Only about 4096 of our production will bs devoted to civilian needs.
 Pointing out that the cost of this tremendous war effort can be met only by taxes and borrowing, it states the major objectiveS of war taxation to be, first, obtaining the maximum revenues to reduce the amount of borrowing, and second avoiding imitation.
 Each of the present sources of income is analysed from the view point of its revenue possibilities and its effect on imitation. The cor- poration tax of $l0 billion, under present proposals, is the approxi- mate limit that can be expected from this source. While it is essen- tial to the raising of revenue, it has almost no influence on consumer spending and has therefore no eff feet on imitation. Other sources of taxation are the personal income and sales taxes. Either direct or ir- direct taxation must be relied upoE to meet the additional tax require. ments. Taxes which draw of ex. cess income or increased purchaS. ing power due to the pouring out of billions of dollars in the war effort, largely in the form of wages and salaries, are an important factor in curbing imitation.
 Huge borrowings involve req risks, the FACTS AND FIGURES booklet points out, but the methods used can reduce theSer isks. If the government borrows directly from the people, as, for instance, through the sale of war savings bonds, then the danger of imitation is leSsened, since the current income of the peo. pie is reduced. The type of borrow" Ing which uses the savings of the people, or of life insurance compan- ies and savings institutions, is also not inflationary. To the extent that the government borrowss directly from the commercial banks, 1t makes money more available for private spending and thus increases the danger of imitation.
 Price ceilings alone are powerless to stop imitation. A coordinated pro. gram is necessary which would in- clude controls over farm commodity prices and over wages, so that ex- pended income and the increased demand for goods and services car be restrained. Imitation can be halt ed only by . combination of ration ing, price controls, wage stabiliza' ton, control of prices for farm com modities, forced savings and wide spread taxes on income.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-11
w O RID w A R A YEAR AGO
 SEPT. II, 1941

Soviet Foreign COmmissar Mol0- toff formally accuses Bulgaria of serving as base for Axis powers In Russian war.
 Japanese army placed under al. rect command of Emperor Hir0. hitO,
 Royal Air Force bomber losses In Western Europe from April l to Sept. 6 were announced as 55S planes.
 Anthony J. DrexeI Riddle, IT,. nominated as American minister to Czecho- -Slovakian government in-exlle in London.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-11

Edward J. French son of Mrs. E. French of 27 Sem- mole avenue has arrived at the Air Force Technical School at Scott Field Illinois, to receive an intensive course in radio operating and mechanics to fit him for duty as member of fighting bomber He will be tested by experts aptudes for special types of work and when his course finished he will be sent to more advanced training centers which part of the vast network of technical training command schools under Mai Gen. Walter R. Weaver Scott Field formerly train ing ground for avators in World War is devoted exclusively to the production of radio operators and mechanics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-11
TAXES, TAxEsl
Good Evening.

All the world is full of taxes On our heads like so many axes. A tax here and there can do no harm Even on old McDonald's farm. With a tax tax here and a tax tax there, For those who have dime to sparel Taxes on your cars and furs, You don't worry when that occurs, All the world is full of taxes, Right your way like battle axes. with tax tax here, and tax tax there, If you've got one tax, make it paiT. A tax here and there can do no harm Even on old McDonald's farm
 FEM. EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-11

James F. Greaney, of Mrs. Julia Greaney of Frost Road, has completed course at RIGA School in New York and is full fledged radio technician He underwent naval basic training at Newport, R. and is now stationed at NOrfalk, Va. Private John F. Hannah is still with Company G at Fort Devens Mass for the Army did not have pants with the correct leg lengths for him. His buddes, Ed Bailey, Bunker Hill bus driver, Red Hayes Bill Keaveney and William Gould, inducted simultaneously with him, have been shipped out to other training sites.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-11

Marie Gasberg of East Main Street has been dis charged from St. Marys Hospital where she recently underwent major operation MT. and Mrs Robert 0. Fenn of North Street Mddebury has christened their son of August 29, Robert Miles II. Al Modeen has enlisted in the U S. Marines Ditto for Clarence and Feb Hooker. MT. and Mrs. Harry Rangoon are back from a weeks vacation in New York City. {. Dorothy Mays has different posy in her curly black hair each morning. She hasn't got garden eltner, but the neighborS have.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-11

What Are the Wild Waves Saying? {. . How Green Was My Valley" has been chosen the second Lux Radio Theater production of the l94243 season. The original movie cast headed by Walter Pidgeon Maureen OIIara and Donald Crisp have been signed for the radio version which will be on the Columbia network at p. m September 2l. The opening play to be presented Sep back to the Rudy Vallee program September IT,
 Ted straeter, noted choral leader and band leader begins his sixth season the Kate Smith program Sep tefnber ie. He Is grooming his Singing Sirens The entire company of the Chase and sanborn program will entran for the east late in September to spend several weeks entertaining members Of the armed forces They Nili broadcast from Annapolis Naval Academy, West Point the Marine base ct Quansco, Va and maybe from fourth station
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-11

Johnny Babn, former member of the research department at Chases and affiliated with the Nays Bureau of Ships in Washington, ID. C.. picked up a Capitol City daily the other evening and was quite harassed to read the Gayety Burlesque Theates notice referred to Waterbury's own WashingtOn's own adopted daughter Johnny sent me a clipping which proves he has for and further proves he's still Brass Cityte at heart though no longer voter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-11
PoEIcE HAyE OwN TRouRLEs

San Rafael, Cal, - (U.P1 20. llee are planning to open . Depart. Inent eg Le0se Livestock" After paking around in q dark basement leF . Lost eoat atld finding enly q puppy, they received q message from an Ianaeio rhncaeF asking them t0 leeate c stray poFkaF which waa "tieG 70 ln a sack ia the FeaF of my truck"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-11

friendliness in the public. Com- muters sit silently, disdaining news papers because news is monoto. nous, even when it tells of victories. The travellers speak only when ad- dressed, and then only in monosyl- fables, fearing to say the wrong thing to a stranger.
 Like automatons, they sit with hands folded, eyes staring at the floor, speeches.. With other Amer ican newspaper men, I quickly learned in Germany to suppress my own chatter in the subway. It
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-11
40 DOCS COMING
 TO SHOW SUNDAY
NO-POint Sanction Match Afternoon Attraction at
 Patsy Browns

Entries from five towns repre- senting three states will feature the sanction dog show under the auspices of the Boston. Terrier Club of Connecticut at Patsy Browns Silver Chalet next Sunday after noon at 2 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-11

Momentarily, I had been thrust back into my days in Germany, where every hotel, restaurant or other public place is provided with loudspeaker extension of radio broadcastS.. These speakers are silent, day and night, except for army communiques or announce ments from Hitler's headquarters. PATRONS FREEZE"
 WHEN NAZIS TALK
 When such an announcement is begun, everyone stops eating and talking, walters halt in their tracks.