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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-19
Inventory Control

Copper, both pure and in alloys, is so scarce as to constitute major produc- ton bottleneck. But the War Production Board has found lot of copper, brass, etc., lying around doing nobody any good. Thus far fifteen thousand tons = 29, 700, 900 pounds, to be exact = has been recovered from places where it was lying idle, and has been put to work. Part was in idle inventories. Some was usable without reworking Some had to be re- melted.
 This is going to be a major WIPE task from now on = recovering critical mater ials that were lost in the early confusion and getting them to producers who, without them, will be unable to go ahead with war work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-19

Our attention was called recently to the fact that local Republicans are adopt ing Democratic rule for the conduct of primaries. They are going to demand that all tickets filed in the future be accompanied by $25 deposit for each district in which the ticket is to be con- tested. That has long been Democratic Party rule, but of recent years has been subjected to some little criticism, often without any real idea of what the money was used for Too often it is forgotten that the money is entirely returned if no contest develops. If there is a primary, then the costs of the same are shared proportionately by the contesting tickets and the balance divided among them. It's not as unfair rule as often made out to be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-19
By Way Of Contrast

The platform adopted at the Demo- cratic State Convention in Hartford this week probably won't attract the atten- tion it deserves. Certainly it deserves a better fate than to be relegated to the forgotten papers of political party. It isn't too long that it can't be read and comprehended in short time. It doesn't compare with the brevity of the Republl- can platform of the previous week, but it's scope and it's purpose are such as to invite general voter support
 Once again the party goes on record as favoring the district court plan and the scrapping of our present system of allowing the Legislature to fight over appointment of minor court judges. It's about time this argument was settled within our legislative body. There is unanimity of opinion outside of the Gen. eral Assembly, everyone agreeing that the present method is not merely out Of date, but not consistent with preSent-day methods of treating the officials on whom rests the responsibility of dispensing justice.
 More frequent constitutional conven- tions are also urged by Democrats. We don't think the lawmakers will go for this, although the need is there and everyone realizes that we are allowing official machinery to rust. And this is one of those things requiring action by success sive sessions of the Legislature. However, a quick glance down the list of reforms and reaffirmed demands shows plenty to work for if the Democrats are success fill this fall. And there's plenty to en- courage voters to support the party that sets forth such platform.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-19
Press Comment
MAIL-oRDER HISTORY

(Christian Science Monitor)
 The mail-order catalogue is part of the economic and educational system of the United States. Mill lions of men and women now living in urban centers remember when the compilation of the fall and spring mail-order list was a high mark of the seasons.
 For years the mail-order cata- logues have been a graphic por- trayal of American social history. The new fall editions continue the tradition.
 One fall book goes to customers list of some 100000 names and is interesting, naturally, for its omis- sions and shortages. The catalogue is history; it reveals the times. More than 100 lines of merchandise are missing. Some of the hundreds of it's packed pages are devoted to cus- toner's education in wartime re- strictions and interpretations of priorities rulings. Necessary forms arc included where priority orders and ration certificates must be con sidered.
 Tn addition to the straight forward merchandising, the big cat- alo@ue urges customers to buy Se- fense bonds; 1t tells why the collec- ton of scrap metal and other ma- terials is vital to the war effort. It
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-19
Current Comment

The victim never returns to haunt me. never think of him.
 Toni. Jo Henry, girl slayer, condemned to electric chair. Japan's quarrel is not with India. She is warning with Great Britain. -Mohandas K. Gandhi. I am confident that, because of the desire for peace in the ranks of labor, the CIO-AFL conferees will be able to plan a settlement. William Green, president,
 AFL.
 I have been devoting my time and and energy to doing what I can to help with the war effort.
 Charles A. Lindbergh.
  Both the Army and the Navy are receptive to the Kaiser plane and the Lake submarine proposals. Senator Josh Lee, Democrat,
 Oklahoma.
 can see unlimited use for cargo planes and gllders. now and in the postwar period.
 --Brigadier General Harold l..
 George, Q. 6. Army.
  This Is the biggest kick ever got, seeing how much pleasure those boys got from . few old songs and gags.
 Al Jolson, entertaining U. 6,
 soldiers in Panama.
  The papers and press associations ere doing Q lob which should win the admiration 0f the public. -Deagi Carl ", Alderman, Cos
 illmhla School of Journalism,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-19
Go Slow - For Victory

Are you one of us who burn up when the tire torturers streak by, at a hot 50? Do you get all bothered when the other fellow reels around the curve, his tires squealing in protest against such sabo- tage of our economy? Does it make you want to commit mayhem when the light turns red and a speedster snaps on his brakes and slides to a stop.
 The National Safety Council has sug- gestion which in time might help. In such cases, give the hog three shorts and a raucous long on your horn = Interna- tional Morse for Victory's V.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-19

@. Which member of the radio team, Amos and Andy" is older2
 A, Charles J. Correl1 ("AndyD was born in Peoria, H., February 3, 1890. Freeman F. Gosden ("Amoso was born in Richmond, Va, May 5, 1899.
 @. Which States have community property laws?
 A, Texas, Louisiana, Arizona, New Mexico, Idaho, Nevada, Cal- ifornia, and Washington.
 O. Does Switzerland have rner- chant marine?
 A. Switzerland now owns about 50,000 tons of merchant shipping.
 O. Is there Navy counterpart of the Army Airacobra pursuit plant? ita.
 o. How were "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," the first detective stories, published?
 A. Edgar Allan Poe had them published first in Graham's Mag azine in 1841. The first edition in book form was entitled "The Prose Romances of Edgar A. Poe" pulp lished in 1S43 by William H. Gra- har1 of Philadelphia.
 e. How large is the planet Nep- tune?
 A. It is about 31 900 miles in di- ameter; almcSt four times the di- ameter of the earth.
 Q. Where was the late Rev. pr. s. Parkes Cadman born? Did he once work in 8 mine?
 A. He was born in Wellington, Shropshire, England, and was pony boy" in Little Hays Pits" mine, owned by his father and uncle.
 o. Is Christina sa summer holt- day in Australia? A. Yes. Christmas is observed on December 25, which is the summer season in Australia.
 e. What parts of the Bible con- tain the most Messianic prophecies?
 A. The Psalms, and the second part of Isaiah, chapters 40 to 66.
 EDITORS NOTE-N you are desirouS of securing this weeks booklet, MONEY OF THE U. S."
 address F. M. Kirby, Department 2-1OO. Waterbury Democrat Serv- ice Bureau. 1913 Thirteenth St., Washington, D. G. with 1S cents to cover postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-19

Grand Central Palace will soon lose the glamour and glory that has been its at various seasons of the year. No longer will it reecho to the "ohs" and "ahs" ot flower-lovers, nnarveling at some new ere ation of the annual Flower Show. Nor will sports enthusiasts be able to pause admiringly before display particularly woodsy. Grand Central Palace is now the induction center for New York City ana vicinity, another notable event.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-19
two cases of quart bottles for

two cases of quart bottles for
 every case they sell of stinies.
 This larger bottle is a brew CTS windfall, for it cuts delivery costs, storage costs, the cost of the cap, the label and, in some cases, the cost of labor. The theory is that once you open a quart bottle of beer you drink it up
 So all in all, the brewers have not been doing badly. In fact the beer tax they paid to the U, S. Treasury was $267, 900, GOO in 194O; $S17, ,OO0, 900 in 1941 and is estimated at S366, ,OO0, 600 for 1942.
 In fact, they have done so well that wiser heads inside the brew ing industry, such as Alvin Griese- dieck (Falstaff) of St. Louis, head of the Brewers Foundation; P. F. Cusick CTru-Blue) of Scranton; and Edwin J. Anderson (GlobeD of Detroit, opposed the collec- tion of tin cans because they be- lieved it would engender bad pulp lie relations for the brewers.
 Despite these divided sentiments, however, despite the prosperity of the brewers, despite the fact that every ounce of tin and iron is needed for the war, MT. Nelson's friends at the top of the WIPE Conservation over-ruled their sub- ordjnates and aroused slice of U. S. public opinion by letting the brewers and bottlers get a healthy share of the tin cans collected.
 This is how Donald Nelson gets tough.
 Copyright, 1942, by United
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-19

Though Nelson has been ac- cused of all the sins under the sun, real fact is that basically he is good man, whose chief trouble, as Secretary Ickes once remarked, is trying to be This own messenger boy"
 Nelson,s effectiveness obviously must depend on the executives around him, and so far his get tough policy has not affected them. It has affected the little fellows, the Libbeys and the Guy Holcombs whose cardinal sin was to criticize the delays and the procrastinating bigshots. But re- garding the men who really count, Nelson has made on great change.
 Take, for instance, one of the most important sections of the War Production Board = the Con- servation Division - now engaged in vitally important collection campaigns of scrap iron, tin cans and other strategic materials.
 WILSON'S OLD BOSS
 Head of that division is Nell sons old boss at Sears, Roebuck, Leasing Rosenwald. Nelson has spent 30 years with Sears, Roe buck, coming from the bottom al- most to the top, except for Rosen- wald himself. Naturally they have much in common.
 Now there is nothing wrong with Nelson appointing his old boss as chief of a WIPE division pro- vided he is 100 per cent on the job. But unfortunately Rosen- walG's Conservation Division has procrastinate in organizing the collection of scrap iron; also has shown a woeful lack of under standing of the American people
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-19

1. Which of the armed forces of the United States did Tyrone Power join?
 ?. Rabaul is located on which of these islands: New Britain, New Guinea or New Ireland?
 3. How many persons were aboard the small Navy patrol blimp when it fell recently in the streets of a San Francisco suburb?
 4. William Saroyan is an aviator, playwright pr hosiery manufac- turer?
 5. Rhapsody in Blue" is by Vic- tor Herbert, w. c. Handy, or George Gershwin?
 6. Which royal ruler claims descent from Menelik, son of King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba?
 T. Ottoman is a name for Turk or an upholstered stool?
 8. Which of the following is call- ed parrot fever": psittacosis, para tits, or tularemia?
 9. Lead is the heaviest metal: true or false?
 10. The portrait of Salmon P. Chase appears on U. s. ten-thou- sand dollar bills. What federal oflce did he hold under Lincoln?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-19
Questions
 and Answers
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YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
 The Waterbury Democrats Ser vice Bureau win answer for y0u free, any question oR facE Or An- formation, not involving exten- sIve research. Write your ques- ton clearly, sign name and Ad- dress, enclose . three cent postage stamp. Medical or legal advice cannot Dc given. Address Water bury Democrats Washington Ser
 vice Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street Washington, D. e
 70. Does the Army Nurse Corps operate 8 nurses school for un- trained women2
 A. No; 1t accepts only registered nurses. For information about nurses training, inquire at the near est chapter of the American Red Gross, or write to the national headquarters, 17th and D Stss N. w., washington, D. c.
 a. What name was given to the former liner Exeter when she was converted to an Army transport?
 A. Edward Rutledge. The Ex- cambion and the Excalibur, for merly belonging to the same passen- ger line, are called the John Penn and the Joseph Hewes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-19

gives practical advice on getting the most service from machinery.
 The mail-order catalogue reflects the country's growth and purposes. It Is typical that this falls book de- votes extra pages to practical work ing clothes for all members of the family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-19

all parts of the chamber. He had
 8 hig h flown style and in- dulged in ex- travagant ges- lures. He had picked out; for his first speech the unromantic subject of an Irish = election petition, and he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-19

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR As should not be used as . casual conjunction. Wrong: Excuse my handwriting as I am crippled with 8 broken finger" Right: Excuse my handwriting; I am crippled with a broken finger"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-19
Selected Poem
HILL BORN

HILL BORN May Cableton Lord in the New York Iimes) The hills he walked upon Were rust and cinnamon Where sage-grass clothed their peaks As when a gay god speaks With laughter in his words, He caught the song of birds Confding, each to each. And marveled at their speech. The brook held nothing back; He followed Q deer's track. Dappled in golf leaf-bTown, Nor dallied in the town; His slres were mountain folk; Yet when the cannon spoke, lHavlng no wish for warl He knew what Q gun was for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-19
STRENGTH ;, FOR THE DAY ~Amv nAryrW Acc m n
By EARL L. DOUGLASS D. D.
TODAY'S FAILURE TOMOR-
 ROWS SUCCESS

When young Benjamin Disraeli stood up in the House of Commons to make his first speech as a mem- Der from Maidstone, his speech called forth derisiye laughter from
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-19

 gettough policy So prnaps of h results to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-19
What'sYour l. O.?

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to back page for the answers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-19
Washington Merry -Go-Round DREW Pz PEARSON

NeIsons GetToush Policy Fos Affect Chief Executives; RosenwoId His Old Boss Is Still Procrustnons Serop; Dys Housewives Bombord Him in Battle of Bottle Cops
 Brewers Prospene They Collect Tin Cons for Sovosns
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-19
. NATIONAL
 SPOTLIGHT
Shortage Of Labor Clogs Govt. Wheels

(Peter EdsOn is on vacation, dur ing which tinns his column is being written by Robert Ruark.) {
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-19

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08

lection; no provision for adjustment or equalization of low wages; no protection for Union Stewards. In general, these counter proposals provide 30 pages Of protection FOR THE COMPANY, but none for the Union or its membership,
 "2l The Company has refused to do anything about paying equal rates to women where they have replaced men.
 "3) Without consulting the Union or the Department Stewards, the Company has re-aTanged work schedules in many departments, rec sulting in wage cuts, After these undesirable changes were made, the Union is trying to correct the damage by taken them up as griev- ances.
 '4) The Union has attempted for two monthS--to bargain ia good faith with the Company. The Com pany would not do the same thing,
 "5) Another demonstration oi Scovill stallmg is found in Oakville Pin Canother Scovill DiviSion) where the Company has stalled on the Union contract there since 1t eX- pired in June
 These statements are incorrect in whole or in part, The Company $ counter-propcSal set forth methods by which piecework rates could be adjusted upward or downward un. der certain conditions, The Com panys counter-propoSal set forth a fair means of payment for women depending upon whether or not the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08

such, The elimination of this bonus, which vas voluntarily put into eff feet by the Company some years ago. may have resulted in some re duction in pay to employees whose schedules called for work on Sum- day, The Company has taken this action by direct order from the President of the United States,
 The Management of Scovill Manu- featuring Company wishes the ern- ployes of its Main Plant and Wa terville Division and the Waterbury public to clearly understand that the Union broke of negotiations without discussing the Company'S counter proposals. The Company has been and Is today, ready and willing to sit down across the conference table for the purpose of continuing negotiations.
 ALAN c. CURTTSS,
 Director of Employe Relations,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08

The Ofiice of Civilian Supply and the District of Columbias Marriage License Bureau are working in cahoots for the benefit of aWshing- tons about-to-be-wed couples.
 After applying for license. most of the couples consult the OCS about what they need-and can get in their new homes.
 Everything is taken into consid- eration: whether the bride has a job: where they expect to live, and in how many rooms: what they probably will receive in the way of gifts, and so on. With this infor- nation at hand. OCS outlines a practical plan for the newlyweds' home furnishings and clothes.
 It's still strictly a Washington experiment. But if 1t works out. you may expect to find field of- fees of the OCS taking a similar interest in marriage bureaus throughout the country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08
ODT REGULATIONS
 AFFECT TAXI-CABS

Hartford. Dec, S,--TaxicahS may not be used to deliver telegrans or to carry mail from a business house to a postoffice, according to an in- depreciation ot the general order regulating the taxieab industry, re leased today jointly by John F. Maerz, Hartford, oDT district man. ager and Charles $, MeMenamin, New Haven district manager.
 The interpretation, written by Jack Garrett Scott oDT General Counsel, stated that the use of taxi- cabs to deliever telegrarns or mall is banned under the provision of the order which forbids use of taxis flor the purpose of making com. mercial deliveries of property"
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 The heads Of the two Connecticut ODT districts said today that sev- eral instances of firms which hars been violating this order have come to their attention,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08

lob was a menS Job or a womaax fob, ff the Job were a mans Job, women would receive the same pay as men if the quality and quantity of work were the same. The Com. pany's counser.proposal set up, uae der tho term "Joe Security" a Sen~ ioFaty plan which gives an oppor- tunity to the individual to advance and to retain his job on the basis of ability, and at the same time, the Conpany'S coanter-pcopoSal takes Into consideration length Of service, Under the provisions ot the Com panyS counter~proposal wages hours and working conditions may be the basis for grievances and an orderly grievance procedure is set forth SO that inequalities or dil- terences of opinion on these mat ters can be ironcd out The Com panyS coGnter-proposal very de. finitely states that stewards have no more rights than have other employees" The Management secs no reason why a Onion Steward should not retain his job on the basis of his efficiency, rather than because he Is a Union steward,
 The Company has re~arrange6 work schedules tn those departments where the regular work schedule in~ cluded periods of seven consecutive days of work, This action was taken because of the Executive Order No, O94o by the President of the United States and effective on October l, ls42,
 The first negotiating meeting held on october l2, lsA2, was by mutual agreement devoted to the Presidents Order No agreement was reached by the Company and Union, al- though letter signed by both the Company and the Union was ad- dressed to the Secretary of Labor for certain interpretations regard ing the Presidents Order,
 At the completion of the negotiat- ing meetings, another meeting was held on November 9, l942, to dis cuss the Presidents Order, Tn these meetings, the Company gave ample and complete notice to the Union | that working schedules of seven days, which required the payment of double time, were in the Com pany's opinionS directly contrary to the intent and spirit of the PreSi- dents Order, and that such sched- ules would be revised by the Com pany, This, we presume, is what the Union refers to in Statiup that the Company re-aITanged working schedules, The Company did so because of the Presidents Order
 The Presidents Order No. 9240 eliminated the payment of time and one-half for work on Sunday. as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08

BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08
-EIslXI3 FRI ONT FORECAST = There'n Be Holiday Trees If You Can Pay For Them
Fly ANN FRANCE WILSON

fNEA Service Stan Correspondent
 Washington. Dec. 8-Here's the Christmas tree situation as of the moment:
 The Ofiice of Defense Transpor- tation assures American families that they'll try to keep trees nov ing SO that there will be enough to go round. But in spite of op- tinistic hopes and valiant efforts, there still remains shortage of manpower to fell the tress. and a crowded shipping situation.
 As for the price of trees, once you get 'em-it's ceiling unlimited. Since no two evergreens are alike, OPA can't very well bring them ur- der price control. Purchasers vii. oe trusted not to pay exhorbitant prices for the traditional Christmas decoration.
 If prices really should get out of hand, however, OPA will stepu In. since 1t has authority to apply the brakes to infiationary trends at any time.
 CellOphane Story
 Cellophane is much like lot of he commodities it covers. It's available in present stocks, but there won't be any more of 1t for anything but packaging spoilage goods, once the present stock is out.
 Celiophane tape and paper for Christmas are scarce. Those ex- pensive- looking, transparent wrap ped corsages and bouquets are out. Soon you'll only find cellophane used for preserving food and other perishable commodities. or for cov- ering a government label on bot sles and boxes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08
Donate Your Blood
 For City's Safety

Here's what ts ao lf yoa want tO be one of these peFsens cens trtbuslmg blood te establish ehe Waterbury Defense Area Civ. lllan Bioea BankS
 l. Hoa can make an Ap~ pointmeHt Cor any day, Monday through Friday, from | Co 5 D, nl, tstartlNg Dec. la),
 q, pteaSe make your Ap~ polntmeNt ven ln advance.
 ,, Step tn at the Waite Gross office, igs Grand street. water bury, er telephone S-elSi, Co make your appointment,
 C. Please do not eat any thing for four hours before your appointment, IHou may drink water, or a cup Wf clear coHee, tea or frait laicesJ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-08
ART EXHIBITION
 AT MATTATUCK
Creative Art Of American Negro" Theme of Cur.
 rent Display

The first winter art exhibition of the Mattatack Historical society opened yesterday afternoon and wtll continue untli December s.
 The exhibit is entitled: creative Art of the American Negro,~ and includes about 60 contemporary works in the modern tgVnd. on paintings, water colorS, aQuatintS, pen and ink drawings, etchlnEs. nonotypes, Autographs, and ear~ borundums, are included in the exs hibtt which Is presented by the lo~ eel society tn collaboration with ths American Federation of Art washss ington, DC.