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Permits
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owner; to make repairs, So E street
S.W.; to cost $500.
M. Schlein, 9l5 New York avenue
NV, owner and builder; j. Marcus
Hallett, designer; to make repairs
1452 Euclid street NV; to cost
$500.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. H. Conrad, 5015
Astor place Sc, owners and build
ers: H. w. Turner, 1l3 Massachu-
setts avenue NV, designer; to erect
one 1-story frame dwelling. 5015
Astor place Sc; to cost 81, 200.
William R. Greggs, 2627 Sherman
avenue NV, owner; Lester W. Giles
designer; to erect one 1-story brick
dwelling addition. 921 Euclid street
NV; to cost $500.
st. AIMS Convent, Wisconsin ave-
nue. and Yuma street NV, owner
Robert j. O'Neill, designer and
builder; to make repairs, 4201 Forty
third street NV; to cost $1,000.
w. E. Kimmerling, 1925 Alabama
avenue Sc, owner: Associated Con-
tractors, Inc, 1401 Florida avenue
NV, designers; to make repairs,
1926 Alabama avenue Sc; to cost
$500.
Ivan Mikalaski, 405 Anacostia
road Sc, owner; Randolph Dodd,
builder; to erect one 1-story brick
and cinder block post Office addition,
SIG Minnesota avenue NE; to cost
$500.
George A. Hayden, 228 Tennessee
avenue NE, owner; Smither IL
Mayton, Inc, 1905 L street NV,
builders; j. M. Hallett, designer; to
make repairs 228 Tennessee avenue
NV; to cost $500.
Sylvester Minter. 1901 Fourteenth
street NE, owner; j. G. Flood Co.,
2O12 Fourteenth street NV. builder !;
Dulaney 81 Lautterbach, designer;
to make repairs 1901 fourteenth
street NE: to cost $480.
M. Fillman, 1887 Benning I'd. NE.
owner; Associated Contractors Co.
14Ol Florida avenue NE, builder
C. Monroe Bale, designer; to make
repairs 1887 Benning road NE; to
cost $500.
Frank Rich, 591 Minnesota avenue
NE, owner; Associated Contractors
Co.. 1407 Florida avenue NV, build
ers; C. Monroe Bale, designer; to
make repairs 591 Minnesota avenue
NE; to cost $3.50.
Salvatrice Marcellino, 3110 Newton
street NE, owner; Associated Con-
tractors Co., 1401 Florida avenue
NV, builders; c. Monroe Bale
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uCTURE YEAR BUILT AND NUMBER OF
BY EXTERIOR MATERIAL FOR DISTRICT
vacant units):
Owner Tenant
l. occupied occupied.
Pct. Number. Pct. Number Pct.
1000 51,944 1000 121,501 1000
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$371,125Loans Issuet
In Half Year Here
For Housing Repair
Totals for D. 6. Show
$o,577,385 Lent Since
Stort Of Program

Repair and remodeling loans In
sured under Title I of the Nationa
Housing Act during the first hal
of the current year in the Distric
of Columbia were 1913 in number
valued at S371, 1875, it was announced
today by Federal Housing Commis
sioner Abner H. Ferguson.
The cumulative totals for thu
District since such loans startee
showed 2O,536 loans, amounting tt
$9,577,385.
Maryland, Virginia Loans.
Nearby Maryland had 1851 loan!
during the first half of 1912, valued
at sl,339, 1853, with cumulative to-
tai of 62,565 loans amounting Il
s26.e24,825.
Virginia had 2,943 loans during
the first half of the year, amounting
to $3,064.525. with a cumulative
total of 1897 loans at S27 .566, l43
Such loans exceeded 100000 ir
each of 10 States during the first
half of the year. The largest num-
ber of advances reported from in
dividual States during the period
was 22,927 in Michigan, while New
York State led in dollar volume with
. total Of S10,391 ,253.
Other States reporting more than
$1,000, 1000 in Title I loans for the
period were California, Connecticut,
Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland,
Massachusetts,, Minnesota. Missouri,
New Jersey, North Carolina. Ohio,
Pennsylvania, Texas, Virgins a.,
Washington and Wisconsin.
Essential Repairs Only.
Under wartime conditions, Mr..
Ferguson pointed out, loans by pri-
vate lending institutions which are
insured under Title / are confined
to essential repairs necessary for
sanitation or health or to prevent
deterioration of existing dwellings.
and to remodeling projects in the
critical housing areas which provide
additional living accommodations
for war workers.
In order to assist the national
program for fuel conservation, Title
I loans are also available to finance
the conversion Of oil-burning fur
naces to the use Of other fuels as
well as to finance the installation Of
insulation, storm sash and sim
ilar fuel-conserving improvements
Loans for such purposes were re-
Gently exempted by the Federal Re-
serve Board from Regulation w,
which restricts the terms of most
types of installment credit.
For the Nation as a whole, 231, 900
Title I loans were reported for the
first half, decline Of 21 per cent
from the like period Of 1941, while
the amount of such loans decreased
80 per cent to s89,371 ,846. Postpone
ment Of purely luxury repairs or
improvements was largely respons-
ible for the decline in volume from
last year.
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Of one which has the pile and de-
sign on one side only 1t Is deep,
soft and quiet underfoot and resili-
ent enough to make rug pads un-
necessary. There Is wide selec-
ton Of colors and patterns, so that
the period, interior and the color
scheme of the individual house may
be carried out in the floor cover
ings.
All types are available, including
all-over pattern or plain broadloom,
early American patterns which
look like hooked rugs. Chinese and
other Oriental designs, as we'll as
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signer; to erect addition, 311 East
Capitol street; to cost 81, 900.
Morris May, 2030 P street NV,
owner; Garlon Short, 2140 P street
NV, builder; Arthur P. Starr, de-
signer; to make repairs, 2030 P street
NV; to cost $500.
r. w. Lewis, 2726 N street NV,
owner; T. F. Collier, 1109 Twentieth
street, builder; to make repairs,
2722 N street NV; to cost $3.50.
A. S. j. Atkinson, 1901 Macomb
street NV, owner, builder and de-
signer; to make repairs, 1901 Ma
comb street NV; to cost $1,000.
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ComoufIuqe Chances

Some types Of camoufage have
to be changed frequently by re-
painting to keep In harmony with
natures changing colors. For ex-
ample, autumn leaves would be
conspicuous in springtime, and dark
green foliage might be in sharp
contrast to the rest of the land
scape In autumn or winter.
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Star Home
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by Ollin Il Patton Of Colesville, Md. -,
the house fits nicely into its parklike
background.
The home may be reached by driv-
ing out Sixteenth street NV. to the
East-West highway and left down
the hill to direction signs. From
Connecticut avenue turn right on
the highway to direction signs. The
house will be open from 10 am. to 8
pm. tomorrow.
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Census
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more than six rooms, 1853 per cent
The median number of rooms in
the owner-occupied units was 6.26,
compared with a median of 3.37 for
the tenant-occupied units.
The figures shown in the accom-
panying table are taken from the
Second Series Housing Bulletin for
the District.
DWELLING UNITS BY TYPE OF ST
ROOMS, AND RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE
OF COLUMBIA. 1910 (total figures includ
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conventional patterns, which go well
with modern furniture.
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Paint ENCOURAGES Core

A Cleveland airparts company en-
courages its employees to keep ma
chinery clean by painting the equip
ment in light colors, blue and cream.
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Home Clinic
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shape. The deep pile and same
design on both sides means that
the rug gives you twice the wear
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
A Thought for Today
Takes Fighting to Win

So much has been written recently about the immense productive facilities of the United States that some people may be getting warped idea of what 1t takes to win war It takes produc- tion, all right. It is good that we can produce umptysteen tons of steel and that we can build this and that many ships, planes, and guns That must be done, right up to the hilt, on a scale the Axis powers cannot match.
 The grisly mistake, however, would be to fall into the habit of feeling that somehow this wins the war automatically, that in some mysterious manner the Axis peoples are going to gaze across the sea at this impressive pile of war material and then just lie down and roll over. That is not the way wars are won. Wars are won by fighting. Wars are won by killing enemy soldiers and sailors.
 In every one of those tanks there must be between two and eight fighting men. On every one of those ships there must be between 50 and 2,50O fighting men. Behind every rifle and machine gun there must be fighting man. And when all that armament is ready, and all those men are trained, then they must fight, and many of them must die.
 We do not for moment minimize the importance, the vital importance, of building every weapon our economy can be made to produce at whatever neces- say temporary cost to the civilian stand- ard of living We do not minimize the advantage to the United States and it's allies of their tremendous material re- sources, though if the Japanese seize the Philippines and the East Indies, even that advantage will be to some extent offset These are tremendous advan- tages, of which we must make the most, seven days a week and "A hours a day.
 But victory is not assured by them. We could lose the war if the aggressive spirit is lost. The war, in the long run, will be won by killing Germans and Italians and Japanese. That sounds harsh, but it is true It is war.
 In all our talk about production and resources, let us not forget for one min ute that this. is war, and war is killing, and war is won by beating the enemy's troops in the field Let us not beguile ourselves with subconscious lullabies sung by contemplation of our great re- sources. Two million American men in the armed forces are not thus lulled. Other millions face the reality on Febru- ary 16.
 Our task is not only to produce wea- pons. It is to use them. It is to seek out the enemy and destroy him. In that task many an American faces wounds and death. There is potential victory on the drawing boards, in shop, mill and mine. But it cannot become actual victory until it is translated into terms of dead enemies lying before the flaming muz- zles of American guns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09

those WnO speak O1 men III se1ieiai, speak of nobody.
 When Napoleon returned from his Russian campaign, he issued his famous twenty-ninth bulletin in which he acknowledged without a show of feeling the loss of a quar- ter of million men and ended with the words, "The Emperor was never in better health" To him the loss of so many lives was but an in cident in the personal career of Q soldier of fortune. The employer who lives in a fine house and has no concern for the men and women who work in his mill and live on the other side of the railroad, or the la DOT leader who calls strike to enhance his personal prestige and thinks not at all of what weary months of unemployment will mean to those who are ordered out = these, like Napoleon, think of peo- pie not as individuals with des- tiny but as factors to be lated in the achieving of .
 It has been to the glory 4Ur : jan faith that 1t has " a the welfare of many by ins . on things which advance = fare of each.
 All Rights Reserve Babson Newspaper Sy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09

costs about $1,5O0,O0O to operate every year. There is some talk about substi- tuting the plan used with considerable success in New York City. It calls for segregation of various types of rubbish; separate collection of each; and some reclamation in the final disposition with a consequent saving to the municipality.
 The subject, of course, is an intriguing one and does present many phases which seem to indicate how necessary it is to have municipality adopt some such means of disposal. But at the same time the initial cost must be considered very seriously. When we can assume this without dislocation of budget or increase in taxes the city should certainly move quickly to adopt the improvement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09

The local Fire Department certainly is deserving of every bit of credit that can be heaped upon it for the splendid manner in which it combatted the dis astrous fire on Bank Street yesterday morning. A really bad fire was confined to a small area and while damage was great, it could have been much greater and a citywide conflagration might easily have come from it if it wasn't for the splendid and efficient work of the fire men and their officers Fighting fire in congested business area under con- ditions such as prevailed yesterday morn- ing - the weather at zero calls for training, leadership, and obedience. All three were certainly shown. Many times during the year you can hear criticism of the fire department voiced for failure to do this or that or it's eagerness to tear place apart in fighting flames. But it's seldom the critics want to exchange places. Fire-fghting is specialized work and Waterbury has a good system Of training it's force. Let's hope the system is never broken down.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
It's a Big Problem

One of our postwar problems will be, in all likelihood, creation of an adequate sewage disposal plant. Mayor Vincent A. Scully has already indicated that he hopes that the city will be in position to undertake such an expensive project in the near future and is laying the groundwork for it. No doubt some sort of hope is also entertained for rub bish disposal system, such as has been discussed locally in recent months, but which has yet to be officially approved.
 Oddly enough rubbish disposal systems are under discussion in many places right now. Over in Stratford special election has been held to determine II the towns tax rate should be increased to pay for installation of the system That's one of the points city officials referred to in urging that nothing be done at the present time, but deferred to the future, with regard to a municipal col lection and disposal arrangement.
 Up in Boston officials are concerned with their present disposal system, which
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
News Carriers Come Through

Newspaper carriers have for many years set up an admirable record of de- pendability and service. In all Weathers, in all conditions of disaster and disorder, they deliver the news. It is a pleasure to read a tribute to it's carrier boys by the Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Despite the confusion attendant on the sudden and unexpected attack on the islands by the Japanese, the carrier boys never missed a delivery. "All around the island" the Star-Bulletin reported directly after the raids, "the paper is being delivered to it's customers daily, and in most cases on time or ahead of time"
 Because the Star-Bulletin is the only comprehensive and authori' ative news source on the islands, these boys of every race have performed a public service and added one more sprig to the lau ~ of that great American institution, the newspaper carrier boy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09

and found himself ill a Negro apartment house.
 GOOD SOLDIER
 Scene 1.-Office ot Rep. Guy L. Moser of Pennsylvania. Moser is phoning the office of General George c. Marshall, Army Chief of Staff, hotly protesting about being stopped by soldier sentry on Capitol Hill the previous night.
 Representative Moser: "The of- ficer of the day issued an order against anyone entering the House Office building after 6 p. m. know we're at war, but I'm member of Congress and have right to go to my own office any time I blankety-blank please, day or night. The next time sen- try tries to stop me, he'll have to use force"
 An aide to Marshall: "The off, cer of the day must have got his wires crossed, MT. Congressman. We have no intention of keeping members from their offices. I'm very sorry. It won't happen again."
 Scene ?. An hour later in Capi- tol Hill cigar store. Moser is making purchase when someone taps him on the arm. He turns and beholds the sentry who stopped him the night before.
 Moser: Well, well! Good morn- ing, young man. My feelings have altered considerably since l talked to General Marshall's of- flee. That crazy order won't be issued again."
 Soldier: "Thank you, sir."
 Moser: What are you thank ing me for-that bawling out I gave you last night?"
 Soldier: "Oh, no, sir. want tc thank you for getting me holi- day. They gave me day off as a reward for my diligence in keeping you out of the House Of- flee building last night. The first rule in the army is to obey or "ders, sir"
 Copyright, 1e42, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09

The itch for the prestige that goes with a low automobile license number plate or one containing only ones initials or telephone number or the date of his great-grandmother's birth can be more or less placed in the nuisance category right now, what with war to be won. It never was worth the time it took public employees to handle it, in our estimation. Now there is certainly little time to be bothered with making or issuing such plates and even the additional charge that Connecticut and other states, where such favors are granted, imposes isn't enough to compensate for the special plates and special attention We don't think there would be anything said if it was discontinued for the period of the war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
Press Comment
TRIBUTE Gnoctnn DaSf ]


 Memories must have crowded fast on President Roosevelt when he sent his aide to place wreath on the tomb of Woodrow Wilson. He served under the great war President dur ing those critical days of 1917 and 1913. It was silent tribute from one great leader to another. Twenty three years later nearly every na- tion in the world is engaged in a titanic struggle. Even greater trea- cherries have been recorded. The United States is fighting again for the right of peoples to decide their own destinies. If the nations on both sides had adhered to the ideals for which Woodrow Wilson finally gave his life, who can tell but the world would still be at peace?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09

1. Calmuet is the name of sto- gie, cigar, or Indian tobacco-pipe?
 2. Who was president of the Confederate States of America?
 3. Kenny Baker sings on one radio program under that name and usese the name Dennis Day on an- othrer; true or false?
 4. Can the Chief Executive cr legislative body of the Federal gov ernment or of any State in the Union grant title of nobility?
 5. Which organ of the human body controls all voluntary muscu- lar actions?
 6. The number of Associate Jus- tices of the U. s. Supreme Court is five, seven or eight?
 T. How did Joan of Arc meet her death?
 8. On the Fahrenheit scale, the boiling point of water is PIP degrees; what is 1t on the Centigrade scale?
 g. Orthology refers to use of words, theory of music or study of birds?
 10. The two Houses of Congress are sometimes called the Upper and Lower House; which is which?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
More Daylight Driving

Daylight saving time for all of us the entire year round is in immediate pros pect The Senate and House are in the process of passing law which would allow the President to declare daylight time effective throughout the entire United States, probably for the duration of the war The Senate version would let the President order the clocks moved ahead two full hours if necessary, while the House version calls for merely an hour advancement, such as we have be- come accustomed to in this state since the last World War.
 As a matter of practical procedure it would seem as if the order for daylight time ought to be uniform and probably should include every section of the na- ton. It doesn't seem to be worthwhile to make it effective just here and there. After all the entire country is in the war and we rather imagine that any war emergency ought to concern all of us. But there is a fair chance that the clock advancement may be limited to those ter ritories where defense manufacturing is proceeding at a rapid pace and the period of daylight right now is somewhat brief.
 New England would seem to be in this category. We are now in the period when darkness comes between 4 and 5 o'clock, while sunrise doesn't occur until after a. m. Full advantage of every minute of daylight can only be taken by making the sun shine later in the day. It's simple matter when you tamper with clock time and if such simple mat ters as this will help win the war and bring peace then all of us should be heartily in favor of the change.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09

Leon Henderson, price administrator, has issued warning about burning waste paper He has called on all New England mayors to do what they can to have people conserve paper. Well, there would be a lot more conservation if there was a unified plan of collection and disposal of the same. It seems to us right now that there is conflict of ideas about what should be saved and what should be done with what is saved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-09
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 o. Will there be any difference in the speed of a projectile fired from a gun mounted on a tank moving toward the target, and that of a projectile fired from a similar gun on a stationary mount?
 A. The speed of moving body on which. a gun is mounted must be taken into consideration in de- termining the velocity of projec- tile fired from the gun. If the gun is fired in the same direction that the vehicle is moving, the speed of the vehicle is added to the normal velocity of the projecti1e. Thus, in the instance cited, the projectile fired from the gun on the moving tank will have greater velocity (to the extent of the tanks speed at the moment of firing), than the projec- tile fired from the gun on the sta- tionary mount, assuming other con- ditions are equal.
 o. Are there any uses for pea nut hulls?