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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-01
BOMBERS KEEP
 POUNDING LAPS
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 ganization orders were being Issued by Gen. Sir Thomas Blamey, Aus trnlian chief of Allied ground forces.
 Authorities said that many of these might be kept secret 50 the enemy would not get hint of the strength or disposition of Allied forces.
 It was learned that orders were now going out oil over the cont. nent from headquarters to the fighting forces, including alrplane reconnaissance squadrons which are watching for signs of Q Japanese invasion attempt.
 Army Minister Speaks
 Army Minister Francis M, Forde announced
 Gen. MacArthur has made cer- tain suggestions regarding Austras Ian defense which will have my immediate attention"
 The announcement was made only iB days after MacArthur, fresh from his triumphS In the Philip pines, had landed in Australia to take supreme command in the southwest Pacific.
 "MacArthur called on men and congratulated me on the reorRai1i- Zation of the Australian army, which he said met with his entire approval" Forde said.
 "MacArthur was greatly irn- pressed by the leading Australian officers he has met.
 He said he believed 1t was cer- tain he and Sir Thomas Blamey would work together like twin brothers"
 Lieut.. Gen. Sir Thomas Blaney Is the Australian commander in chief of United Nations land forces who serves under MacArthur.
 Prime Minister Curtin, In c spe- cial communique, made it plain the effect the counteroo offensive Of Al- lied bombing planes, led by United States flying fortreSses, and the dee fense work of Allied fighter planes, Is having on the enemy.
 He said that in the last 48 hours, during Allied offensiveS on Roe. pang, In Dutch Timor, and Lac, the great Japanese invasion base in New Guinea, the Allied planes had shot down ct least three Japanese planes for certain, had probably destroyed 10 more, and had dam" aged Ave including four giant long range flying boats.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-04-01
ATLANTIC FLEET
 AFTER U-BOATS

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BRITISH BATTLE
 THEIR WAY OUT

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STATE INSPECTOR
 IS AGAINST COX

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ELEVEN-YEAR
 OLD BOYS PLEA

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RELOCATION OF
 CITY OFFICES

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The union times., 1942-01-17
STATE BOARD TO MEET

The State Board of the Brewery Workers meets Sunday, January 25, in the New Haven Labor Temple. The board comprises locals located in Waterbury, Hartford, Bridgeport and New Haven. Present officers in- clude Jacob Deal, Local s, Hart ford, chairman; James Saminelli, Lo- cal 40, Bridgeport, treasurer; James Wean, Local 126, Waterbury, vice president; and Fernand KnoDfoch, Lo- cal 37, New Haven, secretary. Kno- bloch was recently reelected secretary of 37.
The union times., 1942-01-17
Labor Temple
 To Have Fence

The Labor Realty Corporation, holding company for the New Haven Labor Temple, has collected $50 for the erection of much needed six-foot fence with the proper gates around the property, Joseph T. Rourke, secre- tary of the corporation, announced. Rourke will confer this week with Alexander Winnick, president of the New Haven Federation of Musicians, regarding the possibilities of holding a gigantic labor ball after the annual ball of the Musicians Union.
 Proceeds from the suggested ball would go to meet outstanding debts and to lower the mortgages held against the Temple. The Labor Realty Corporation will hold full meeting prior to the general meeting of all unions affiliated to the Council called for Tuesday evening, January 27, in the Labor Temple, to consider ways and means of lowering the Corpora tion's liabilities.
The union times., 1942-01-17
Lincoln Showing
 A Daring Film

The battle Army and Navy officials are staging throughout the country in defense areas to wipe out prostitution, vice conditions and fifth column wo- men'-cause of practically all ven- ereal disease infections in our armed forces-formed the basis for the mo- ton picture story of "No Greater Sin," the film opening Thursday at the Lincoln Theatre.
 Recently newspaper printed in the nations capital reported:
 Hundreds of prostitutes travelling in portable bawdy houses are infest- ing Country and state omitted here) the State Defense Council was told When we drive them away from one camp, they drive to another"
 Federal, State and local civil au. thorities are concentrating on pre- venting the unhealthy aftermath o1 the last World War.
The union times., 1942-01-17
Hold Election For
 Congress Jan. 20

Joseph E. Talbot is the candidate for Congress in the special Fifth Dis trict election to be held Tuesday, Jan uary 20. Talbot has had 12 years of public service. During these years he has been a court prosecutor, a judge, State treasurer for two years and compensation commissioner.
 Talbot worked his way through high school, Dartmouth College and Yale Law School by working in Nau- gatuck and Waterbury factories. He thus at an early age obtained first hand knowledge of the problems fac ing the workingman. He believes in complete unity i'll the all-out war ef fort through cooperation between management and labor. This, he main tains, can and must be done without labor sacrificing any of the gains which 1t has made in recent years.
The union times., 1942-01-17

point right now both financially and numerically. And one man more than any other has contributed to our growth, our general president and sec retary-treasurer, William C. Birth right"
 BIRTHRICHT
 Birthright, who is also vice. president of the American Fedora tiOn of Labor, was drafted in 1936 to serve as general president in ad- ditiOn to being secretary treasurer, job he has held since l93O. Mer- linO pointed. out that the union was in chaotic state six years ago and that Birthright proceeded to effect reorganization which has been greatly responsible for the present high level of organization.
 Merlino was the first business agent of Local 2l5, New Haven, officially elected in 1916 to the off, flee of secretary and business agent. He had joined 215 in 1911. In 1920 he resigned that office when the International appointed him organizer for New York City.
 He left New York in 1930 with seven locals guaranteeing $50 and $35 week to their 1000 members; with Sundays off and a 60-hour, six-day
The union times., 1942-01-17
Morrin
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Continued from Page One) ranted and unjustifiable attacks of Japan or any other nation which challenges the principles of free dom and democracy for which our country stands.''
 Mir. Morrin also sent the President copy of telegram despatched to all local organizations of the union insisting 'that there shall be no strikes or stoppages by any local un- ion, its officers or members of this association during this national emerg- ency."
 In issuing these instructions, MT, Morrin pointed out that the assO. ciation's last convention adopted a policy of full cooperation with the defense program and that the off cers of the association had made similar pledges of all-Out aid to the President.
The union times., 1942-01-17
Bob Enriight, Brewers 37. Back In Navy
State Board of Brewery Workers Meets in New
 Haven January 25

Robert J. Enright, delegate from Local 37, Brewery Workers, to the New Haven Central Labor Coun- cil and member of the Councils executive board, is back in the United States Navy as petty officer with chief machinist mate rating.
 Bob volunteered and was sworn in on December 2o. Thomas Cunning ham, member of 37 for five years, volunteered recently for the U. S. Marines. Enright worked at Wehle's and Cunningham at Hull's.
 Enright was in the Navy for 20 years up to 1884 when he was retired and placed on reserve. He is at pres ent stationed in the Nays Hartford recruiting office.
The union times., 1942-01-17
BILL DICKS REPORT

Dick, in his report, stresses the fact that the union is making good with a bang on its promise to serve the membership.
 We have taken some members out of the hands of the loan sharks he points out, with their exorbitant rate of interest. For example, one member borrowed $1O0 and repaid $50 plus interest charges amounting to $3z." The Credit Union lent him enough to wipe out the debt and save some of the interest which would have mounted up further. In all, 79 loans have been made.
 .sOur aims," Dick concluded, s'are mainly service to those in need of a small loan payable in small instaIlments at the rate of one per cent per month. Whats more, we never dun anybody who is in ar rears."
The union times., 1942-01-17
LEGISLATIVE WORK

Highlight of his activity there, was the passage of the law signed by Al Smith, then governor, eliminating Sun day work for barbers in New York City and Saratoga Springs, up state. A previous law had abolished Sunday work except in those two localities Merlino credits Mayor Fiorella La Guardia, then a congressman, with being a factor in securing this change. Also the better than 25,000 telegrams to Smith from our members and their families" the organizer added.
 He was elected ninth vice-president of the International by the union 1924 convention in Indianapolis. lr 1930 he was elected one of the five delegates the American Federation of Labor convention and has been re- elected each year since.
 New Haven is proud of him,
 and proud of the important con-
 tribution he is making to organ
 ized labor.
The union times., 1942-01-17
Curry Named
 President Of State Board
Mayhew Heads Conn. Joint Board = Parftt Vice
 President of Group

Members of Division 28l, New Haven TrOlleymen's Union, vote this week on whether or not to retain the Locals Sick Benefit Plan which guarantees each member $8 sick benefit a week. The tie be- tween Barney Caldwell and Louis Cohen for the executive board will also be run off at the same time.
 Also this week, the Connecticut State Board of the union which has elected Samuel Curry, business agent of 28l, as president and chairman, is notifying the COnnec- ticut Company that the union is preparing to open negotiations for the new contract. The present pact expires April l.
 PRESENT PLAN
 The Sick Benefit Plan now in effect costs the Division $8 monthly with the members paying $1.50 month for the sick. benefits of $25 week arranged for in the present Connec- ticut Company contract. Some of the members feel the Division would be in a healthier financial condition if its Sick Benefit Plan were dropped and the members would still be covered sufficiently by the $25.
 Besides Curry, William Mardon of Stamford was chosen vice-chairman and Clint Ford, Division 425, Hart ford, financial secretary and treas urer, as officers of the Connecticut board.
 C. R. & L. BOARD
 Stanley Mayhew, Norwalk, presi- dent and chairman; Lester Parfltt who was recently elected president oi Division 459, Bridgeport, vice-chair- man, and Martin Kelley, Waterbury as financial secretary and treasurer were the officers elected by the C. R &L State Board, which is also notify ing that firm on contract renewal ne gotiations.
 JOINT BOARD
 Mayhew was chosen president and chairman of the State Joint Board; Warden, vice-chairman. and Kelley, financial secretary and treasurer.
 All boards are preparing propOs als which will be submitted to thu membership for ratification at thu February meetings before the com panies get them on February Is
The union times., 1942-01-17
Carpenters

Continued from Page One) formed late in 194O with an initial membership of 38, has made loans totaling $4,854.2S since its incep- ton, with a total sale of $2,329. 9.88 in shares. The union had $l ,O38.33 cash on hand on January l.
The union times., 1942-01-17
Merlino Tells Of National
 Progress Made By Barbers

The armed forces and defense in- dustries have attracted and selected thousands of skilled barbers in recent months, thereby creating shortage in the trade, according to Anthony Merlino of New Haven, third vice president of the Journeymen Barbers International Union of United States and Canada.
 'Our organization is proud of the thousands of members who have volunteered and been selected for the armed services and the ad- ditiOnal thousands who have gone into defense industries. This is in line with our organizations policy of placing the needs for the na- tion's successful conduct of the war first" Merlino declared.
 NEGOTIATIONS
 The international officer has recent ly concluded successful negotiations in Waterbury and Lawrence, Mass. in line with his job of directing or ganization in the New England dis trict.
 The Waterbury contract raised the minimum wage from $16 a week tc $25, plus 50% commission on all in- take above $33. Barber shops, pre- vious1y open until all hours of the night, must close at PM. on week nights and at 9 PM. Saturdays, with each man assured halliday off dur ing the week.
 In Lawrence, wages were raised from $17 to $20, plus 6O9o of the in- take above $28. The halliday off and closing hours of and 8 PM. are in effect. This is the first union contract negotiated for the barbers m that city.
 Connecticut locals organized 1009o in their jurisdictions, include 216, Der by, which also takes in Ansonia, Shel- ton, and Seymour and 330, New Lon don. These locals also have all beau- ticians in their territory covered by contracts.
 BOSTON DRIVE
 MT. MerlinO is now giving his complete attention to the intensive campaign starting in Boston. He is using the knowledge gained from his West Coast survey made last fall after attending the convention of the American Federation of La. bor in Seattle, Wash., as delegate from his International. Besides Washington, he covered California. Oregon, and Nevada.
 Although there is this shortage of barbers which I have described" Mer- lino said, "the union is at its highest
The union times., 1942-01-17
ate Troeymen B,s Drivers Prepare For Neqv Contracts

week in effect. In 1920 when he ar rived, barbers were totally morgan ized and working from 115 to 130 hours week for SIS and less, plus board.
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-03-13
= MARyLA AND MERRy-GO-ROUND-
BY DREW PEARSON ----

Washington, D. c., March 13. -
1t is interesting to note how the
war, plus approaching elections,
have realigned Maryland politics.
Two years ago, Senators Rad
cliffe and Tydings were playing
ball 1000 together. In fact. Rad
cliffe, among some critics, had won
for himself the name "Tydings'
stooge." For when Tydings want
ed a piece of patronage it was sus-
pected that he made his junior
colleague the stalking horse.
But today, things are not so
salubrious between the two Sena-
tors, Radcliffe has been critical
of Tydings' vehement attacks
against the Administration, some
Of which have been interpreted as
containing barely perceptible sedi-
ments of Fascism. Senator Rad
cliffe, who believes that the war
cannot be won in a day, and that
the United States, traditionally a
peaceful nation, cannot build a mil
itary machine overnight, is not at
all sympathetic with Tydings' rasp-
ing TRADES against Roosevelt. He
suspects that Millard is using them
for political purposes.
simultaneously it is interesting
to note that Tydings is smuggling
u to the O'Conor-Bruce machine.
This, of course. has all the ear
marks Of a prediction wedding.
Almost everyone agrees, of
course, with Tydings' criticism of
the duplication of Government Off
cials and of inefficiency inside the
Administration. But this is not a
new song. Newspaper correspond
ents and various Congressman
have been harping on this for many
months, and some people consider
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-03-13

through the revolution organized
themselves politically into a group
known as the Committee of Cores
pondence designed to inform and
organize public opinion. In Balti-
more today similar group has
been organized known as The Mary
land Citizens Committee for De
mocracy. It's principal officers are
Emmett White, chairman, Mrs.
Thomas B. Turney, Treasurer, and
Mrs. James R. Downs, secretary.
These, with group enlisted from
business, professional and educat-
ional fields. are scrutiniZing the
records of Maryland's Congression-
al delegation on Capitol Hill and
will publicize the findings.
m*%M*
THUMS DOWN ON MEYER
On the basis of still incomplete
findings, the Committee believes
that Congressman John Meyer
sholud not be returned to office.
While they are not unduly excited
over Ambrose Kennedy, whom
Meyer deafeated, they should pre-
fer Ambrose to John. They are
not too sold on Bill Cole but are
inclined to feel he would be a
tough man to beat. Should Cole
resign, as has been frequently
rumored, they would give the nod
to Baltimore County Boss H. Street
Baldwin.
While there is nothing they can
do about Senator Tydings until 1914,
they are cunning for him and are
digging into all phases of his record
during the past two terms. They
are suspicious of the way he is
building himself up in his weekly
reports to the people of Maryland
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The Hagerstown globe., 1942-03-13
By DREW PEARSON

it rather significant that Tydings
has taken it up in such vociferous
voice today, at time when his
own political fortunes need a star
on which to hitch it's wagon.
But although everyone agrees
with Tydings, regarding the Gov
ernmental inefficiency, few people
agree with some OF the things he
has been saying offstage. For in
the lobbies and at the dinner table.
the Senior Senator goes further
than almost anyone else in Wash
ington in his vitriolic. bitter at
tacks against the President him.
self.
ROUND THE FREE STATE
Don't take too much stock in
the perennial rumor that Mayor
Dick Sweeney of Hagerstown and
DR.. J. Hubert Wade Of Boonsboro
al . Will lDlllllI6 " w CSI tOulioI VI
Washington County away from W
Preston Lane, National Democratic
Committeeman. This rumo" is be-
ing reinflated. but neither Lane
nor Sweeney is paying much atten-
tion to it. - Katharine Wolfe, sec,
retary to Congresswoman B. l,
recently made the Civil Service
Commission eat it's words and re-
wise the pay rating it had given
to Mrs. Percy Hood of Cabin John,
a Spanish war widow who works
in the Veterans Administration.
Mrs. Wolfe did this simply by
checking the arithmetic Of Civil
Service examiners.
POLITICAL MINUTE MEN
Away back at the close of the
country's colonial era, a handful of
public-minded men who had fought
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-03-13
MOTORISTS STORING
CARS FOR DURATION:
GARAGES In DEMAND
Tires Are Spared; Few
Arrests Result of Fast
Driving

The continued demand for ga
RACES in Hagerstown, the decreas-
ing number of automobile acci-
Tents due to fast driving and the
noticeable absence Of pleasure
'ars on the highways during week
days, indicates to a large extent
hat walking will be the principal
lode Of transportation here dur
ing the coming months. At least
chat is the opinion Cf public garage
owners, who. incidentally, report
theri repair departments are bus
ier today than at any time during
recent years.
There are few private garages
for rent in HagerstOwn, it is said,
many owners having stored their
automobiles for the duration. In
many instances tires have been
either removed and stored away.
or the cars have been blocked nm
to save the tires from rotting.
Heavy locks have been placed on
the garages and other precautions
taken to prevent the theft of tires.
The warning to drive slowly
and give longer life to tires is be-
ing taken seriously by Washington
County motorists, comparatively
few Washington County drivers
having been arrested recently for
speeding. 1t is noted, too, that
few accidents have occurred lately
due to blOw-outs and this is due in
a large measure to cautious driv-
ing.
Statesmen who spend many hours
travelling over the highways state
that the number of pleasure cars
seen on the road during the week
is definitely less, but there seems
to be an increase in the number of
trucks. This is probably due to
the fact that much war material
and supplies are being transported
by the trucking companies.
What effect the tire-rationing
will have on the parking meter re-
ceipts in Hagerstown is not
known but it is predicted that
the take" will be less in 1912
than last year.
The old-time hiking clubs"
many believe, are due for come.
back.
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-03-13
HANGOVERS
BY
LITTLE HElSkElL

That brave little house stand
ing majesticaIIy in the Public
Square, through snow, and sleet
and rain, is no more. 1t has gone
with the wind.
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-03-13

ING maJestlcaiiy IN the Public
Square, through snow, and sleet
and rain, is no more. 1t has gone
with the wind.
The little traffic box will be
missed by the folks here at home
as we'll as the travelling public.
Us yokels pointed it out to visit
ors as one of the most modern
traffic jobs in the nation; the
travellers invariably inquired
whether it was a throw-back
from the days of the Pilgrims.
The death Of the Whammy
Box came suddenly a few days
ago. All was quiet along the
Potomac when a blast of wind
charged suddenly out of the west
and met a similar blast travelling
south. Caught between these
two elements, the little structure
struggled manfully for brief
moment and then tumbled pros
trate to the earth.
Its highly-decorated paint stuff
was completely ruined, it's eiectri-
cal equipment tangled like Mas
apron strings and small pieces of
glass scattered to the four winds.
With one deep sigh the little box
rolled over and breathed it's last.
One of the coppers who had
taken fatherly attitude toward
this recently installed contraption
risked life and limb in an attempt
to rescue the Departments little
experimental brain child. With
out throueht of personal safety he
dashed forward through the
heavy traffic to lend hand, but
to no avail. The Whammy Box
whammed gasp and passed on
to Whammy Land.
The little box will be greatly
missed by the Boys in Blue. On
cold, dreary days the lads found
haven here and sat peacefully
therein dreamin' Of days when
trey snatched slot machines and
sold tickets to the annual Police
mems Shin-Diss. True, hun
dreds of motorists and truck
drivers mistook the box for
"Excavation Men Working"
sign and passed it by without
second peep, but to the Law it
was much more comfortable than
a dark doorway.
And so, in memory of the Lit
tie Whammy Box, ! think it ap-
propriate to bust into verse, so
with your permission
Farewell, my Little Whammy
Box,
Well miss you, oh, SO much!
You were so lovely sitting there,
Your paint, we loved to touch!
But then, perhaps, it's just as
we'll,
That you have passed away;
The Mayor didn't like you, and,
Your cost, Well-it wasn't hay!
Some day, hope, we'll meet
again,
On much more pleasant shore,
Where we then can tel, the critics
What you were placed here for!
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-03-13

POLITICAL MINUTE MEN
Away back at the close of the
country's colonial era, a handful Of
public-minded men who had fought
The Hagerstown globe., 1942-03-13

And so, in memory Of the Lit.
tie Whammy Box, ! think it ap
propriate to bust into verse, SO
with your permission
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-12

such an allotment Is not neces-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-12

War Stamps and Bonds are on
sale
For all Of us to buy.
So let's buy all the bonds we
can
And donate all our scrap,
So Uncle Sam can send a bomb
To drop right into Hitler's lap.
Submitted by Mrs. Gladly!
Streeter, Rockford:
had little pony,
His name was Dapple Gray.
/ lent him TO a lady
To ride a mile away:
She gave TO me a War Savings
Stamp
To pay me for the ride.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-10-12
knowledge Test
BY DIR. sABINA II. CONNOLLY

is meant by (al crocodile
tears; (b) the Koran; (c)
Utopia?
three of the signers of
the Declaration of independence
from New Hampshire.
3-What UnitHd States president
is buried (a) in New York City;
OBJ in Canton. o.; (c) in Kin
derhook, N. Y?
4-What amendment to the Con-
stitution begins Ca "A we'll
regulated militia; OBJ Neither
slavery nor involuntary servi-
tude"; (c) Excessive bail?
name in old story is al
ways paired with (a) OdysseusS
tb) Atlanta; (c) Diana?
Sill the blank: (a) The aorta
is large -; (b) Insomnia
is inability to -; (c) The
retina is the lining of the -.
What Latin phrase is used 10
express the idea: (a) genuine;
tb) without study; (c) after
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