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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-01

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12
BARBOUR ACTS FOR
 COMMON CARRIERS

The Motor Common Carriers of Connecticut. meeting at the Hotel Bond, Hartford, on March 10th, elected Everett J. Arbour, chairman of the Board of Consolidated Motor Lines, Inc, to represent Connecti- cuts highway transportation com mon carriers in cooperating with the Oftice of Defense TranSporta- ton.
 In accepting the position, MT. Ar bour emphasized the need for com- plete cooperation of all motor com mon carriers, both with each other and with the Oftice of Defense Transportation. He pointed out that although Conencticut is the third smallest state in the Union in point of size, 1t ranks seventh in prime de- fense contracts. He stressed the vi- tai need for transportation and promised to work closely with the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12
QUIZ KIDS FIND
 NO ANSWER TO
 TAX PROBLEMS.
BY LOIS HAGEN

United Press StafT COrrespOndent)
 Chicago, March 12 -CUPl-- The Quiz Kids, always shaming theis elders on tough questions, are as puzzled as most adults by Uncle Sam's seasonal stickler: How to pay the income taxP
 But the kids have an even knott tier problem than most grown-ups For their weekly radio programs in which they answer questions that would stump college faculty they are paid in defense bonds. And they have no ready cash.
 Nine of the kids have received so many I$100 defense bonds they must pay the government total tax of $1;O00. Even Richard Will Hams, Il : year : old mathematical whiz, can't figure out how to pay an income tax of $307 out of a weekly allowance of 50 cents-es- pecially when 10 whole cents of that goes for Sunday school. .
 Papa Has Own Problem
 Claude Brenner, 13, has the larg- est weekly income of any of the kids from sources other than radio. He earns $3.50 week as delivery boy for a dry cleaner. But he owes the government $160 in taxes.
 The rubber shortage has compli- cated Jack Lucal's problem. Jack. 15, was going to meet income tax installments by working in his fath- CTS tire shop. But the job no long CT exists, and to pay his $135 tax Jack must cut expenses and worry along on his allowance of $1 8 week.
 Gerard Darrow, 9, the nature ex- pert, received about $2,500 in de- fense bonds last year, making his tax approximately $165. Joan Bishop IS, owes the government $8O. And four other Quiz Kids find themselves in similar predicaments,
 Of course, papa might pay - that is, if papa did not have income tax worries of his own, and papa has.
 The answer may be that some defense bonds will have to be cash ed, unpatriotic or not. But that would require approval of the pro- bate court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12

From northwest to southeast the extension of the Sierra Madre moun- tain system cuts through Nicaragua, dividing it into two parts which have, as yet, little access to each other. The smaller of these, the narrow Pacific Coast region, IS about a quarter of the country's total area of 57O00 square miles. But here is most of the agriculture of the nation, and nearly half it's population of about a million and a half. Here, too, on the southern shore of the famed Lake Managua, about 200 feet above sea level, IS Managua, the capital city.
 Almost completely destroyed by earthquake and fire in 1881, the city has risen again, more modern, but fully as beautiful as of old. The larger eastern section of the triangle is for the most part mountainous, Most of the large rivers emptying into the Atlantic rise in the central cordillera region. The Rio Grande de Matagalpa flows eastw IT d through a large gap in the moun- tains, and in it's valley are most of the cattle ranches of the coun- try.
 Lying placidly between mountains and coasts are the two fresh water lakes for which Nicaragua is famous. Into them empty the mountain streams of the western slopes. The smaller of these is Lake Managua 38 miles long and 10 to 16 miles in width. The other, Lake Nicaragua is an elliptical body of water 90 miles long and 39 miles at its wid- est. It is about 135 feet above sea level and has always been an inn portant factor in the transportation of the country. Davila, the first Spanish conqueror, called it Fresh water Sea-" From Lake Nicaragua on its way to the Atlantic. flows the San Juan River. Together, these lakes cover nearly $500 square miles. These lakes and the San Juan River long have been discussed as possible routes of second canal linking Atlantic and Pacific. In the
 One of series descriptive
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 ticipating in the Inter r-Americs
 parents, teachers and friends.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12
JOHN SULLIVAN
 GUEST AT PARTY IdylwOOd Avenue Resident in Army-Friends Pay
 Him Honor

John Sullivan of Idylwood avenue. recently enlisted in the army, was feted by members of the Englewood Club recently at stag party held in the Chase Country Club. MT. Sul- livan was presented a purse by Ed die Lynch on behalf of the club.
 Entertainment was provided by Lester Wheeler with sleight-of- hand tricks and Frank Downes and Al Paul offered duets of popular songs. Domenic Carroll entertained with clever dancing.
 Among those present were: Al Paul, Dan Lawley, Ray Wrenn, Dan Miller, Art Belwit, Bob Belwitt, Morgan Burke, Walt Daley, East Bulger, Bill Cunningham, Dominic Carroll, Fred Healy, Charlie Kieffo, Bill Sheehy, James Sullivan, Carl Sullivan, Buddy Keaveney, Dick Lockhart, Bill Fleming, Frank Downes, Ray Paradis, Frank Smith, Ralph Smith, Ed White, Ed Bergin, William Klobedanz, Cliff Cotter, Matt Lawley, Jerry Manbruno, and Eddie Lynch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12

Charles F. MarSey of Mir and Mrs. Charles MarSey of Catherine Avenue passed his written and practical tests for national approved basketball officials and now eligible to ofciae at any hoop game in the country of OSeopathy. He is graduate of the University of Connecticut where he played varsity football three years He also enjoyed half semester at International College in Springfield Charley took his officiating in Bos ton and right after receiving his insignia from the national board offered several games in the Beantown which he took and handled very efficiently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12

days of the California Gold Rush" there was lively interest in the pos sibility. A definite step in the direc- tion of such a waterway is a treaty recently entered into by the govern ments of Nicaragua and Costa Rlca for the canaliZation of the San Juan. This would open the way for navi- gation of ships of medium size from the Atlantic to Lake Nicaragua and speed, the development of the whole region.
 Columbus was the first white man to set eyes on Nicaragua. In Sept ember of 1902, according to the story, nearing the Central American coast on his last voyage, he was over taken by a storm. Finding safety in an unknown harbor, so great was his relief that he called the jutting point of land "Gracias a Dios," (Thanks Be to God). So the north eastern corner of Nicaragua got its name.
 Conquest did not follow close on the heels of discovery, however. It was not until after Balboa discov- cred the Pacific and claimed 1t all in the name of the Spanish king that there was begun a period of conquest and Spanish rule, to last for three years beyond three centuries. Movements toward inde- pendence there were, but the coun- trys development into free nation was delayed by attempts of various foreign powers to administer the affairs of the Nicaraguans. At last, rid of foreign interference, Nicara- qua was to enjoy period of tram quility which has been marked by steady advance in the political and economic life of. the nation.
 In the world-market of today Nicaragua can offer gold, coffee, bananas, lumber, cotton, live stock hides and sugar. To supply its own needs, the country requires from other nations, cotton goods, ma chinery, tools, iron and steel pro- ducts, oil, chemicals, drugs, auto mobiles and trucks.
 ,f our neighbor nations prepared the information of students par n Student Forum, and for their
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12
RADIANT STAR
 43 YEARS OLD

A celebration will be planned by members of the Radiant Star Lodge, Shepherds of Bethlehem, to observe its 43d anniversary at a meeting to be held Saturday night in Engin- eer's hall after which a card party will be held. Mrs. Anna Byrnes will preside during the meeting and Mrs. Margaret Emery will be in charge during the party.
 Tonight at the home of Mrs. Ruth Walsh, PAT Wolcott street, members will gather for card party and prizes will be awarded for the highest scores. Mrs Walsh, Mrs. Cathryfi Johnson, and Mrs Elizabeth Pierce are on the arrangements committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12

Mrs Serge Belanger of 78 Pine street. wife of the Brass Citys Secretary of the exchequer, and L. Php Brodeur of Frederick street members of local dratt board 16B will celebrate birthdays this week on BLACK Friday the 18th Added coincidence the fact both are members of the Frontenac club named TOT LOUIS Oe tor of Canada nearly three hundred years ago. The his tory Fontenacs life in Canada may be taken as an 0p tfstic symbol dsproving the evil associated With FIT dav the 18th After tiff with the church. Frontenac was restored as of Canada in 1889 In 1890 he repulsed an attack Quebec and in 1695 conoucteo successful campaign against the IiquolS Indians NoW inhabitants of India are commonly known as Indians, and according to recorded history only French Engh fore the Japanese may as we'll fold up right now Where lid this all start?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12
HOUSEHOLDERS TO
 START COURSES
Many Sectors Organize
 for Raid Precautions; Bunker Hill Plans

Training courses for householders are planning or already being held in several sectknS of the city.
 Residents of Sectors C-30, C-34, C-33, C-35, C-36 and C-39 will meet at 7:30 tonight at B. w. Tinker school. Residents of Sectors D-3, D-4, D-5, D-9, D-i0, D-12, D-22, and D-26 will meet at the same hour at Wilby High school.
 A householders course will be started at Bunker Hill Monday night.
 A talk on defense precautions was given at the Waterbury Women's Club yesterday by Miss Caroline Hood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12
Good Evening.
REFLECTION AT LOW TIDE
3S BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Always those stairs moved down to silence where The water slept and yet no footstep fell Upon the silver trells of the air, No voices broke against a citadel. It was a landscape woven out of light whose turrets wore the starlight and whose doors Opened on whispers and across the bright Arch of this dream we heard no lifted oars. But looking upward past this narrow world, We saw the gulls sweeping across the wide And cloudless heaven with their wings unfurled And heard at last the echo of the tide And turned to see instead of turrets and Those silver doorways but world of sand.
 Harold Vinal In the Christian
 Science Monitor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12
SERVICE FLAG
 AT FRENCH CO.,

A service flag bearing 40 stars, one for each employ now serving with the armed forces, was raised yes- terday over the French Mfg. Go division of the American Brass O. Leon H. French, vice-president ot the American Brass Go. and gen. eral manager of the French divi- sion, said that another star will be added for each additional em- ploye joining the services. The stars are blue, on a white back ground, and the flag has red bor- der.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12

Madeline Johnson is exploiting the St. Patrick's Dav Dance which Scovill Local 569 will sponsor Tues day evening March IT, from until midnight on the fourth floor of 95 Bank Street It's to be benefit Tor will be asked to donate pack of cigarettes which will be forwarded local members in the service Jimmy 'Red" Fitzgerald his piano and his orchestra Will Deat will be admitted free Assisting Madeline in cOmplet- ing arrangements Teresa SantOrO and Joe Gravene.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12

and transporta- ton. The other. is Japs. They are put in this order sin ce the Jap problem is on the way to solution with the Army struggling with the headache of moving some 50,- 900 out of war zones.
 But there is no solution in sight to the question of tires and the problem of trans portation of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12

chestra.- Bobby has such talented stars as Dorothy Clair, Jimmy Pal mer. Dick Farrell, the Four From byrnes, fin his personnel.
 On Friday March 18th thereW De Square Sets n Waltzes at the Ritz. Irv Hintz and his Farmers playing them. Saturday is always Waltz night at the Ritz with the Casa Ritz orchestra playing thrilling three quarter tempos. Sunday March 22d brings those sax-tooting Mcfarland twins to the Ritz. Will Osborne and his Slide Rhythm will head the Easter Parade on Easter Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12
BOBBY BYRNE AT
 RITZ SUNDAY

This years young man of music. Bobby Byrne, comes to the Ritz Ballroom in Bridgeport Sunday March 18th. Virtually, the Boy With The Horn" Bobby Glen Island Casino'd to fame. Meadowbrook Ho- tel Pennsylvania, Strand theater en- agreements zoomed Bobby into first water prominence. Formerly mem- Der, of Jimmy Dorsey's band, like able Bobby won nationwide recogni- tion as Dorsey's number one trom- boniSt before forming his own or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12

Lou CrOnan has an air raid observation post on his HarwntOn farm which is believed to be located on the highest point of Connecticut Four men man the tower which is operating "A hours daily The scenes one can enjoy from this advantageous site only artists can draw Bill Sirica manager of the Lido Theater, is back from months vacation in Florida. Friends will have to look twice now to make sure it's he for he's as brown a berry Norman w. Plumb, Terryve diemaker and Helen P. MayOt Hartford Sec- retary applied for marriage license in the Insurance City Wednesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12

No marionettes today And the reason is that
 Tony Sarr most famous of the presentday creator of puppets huge and grotesque rubber figures, etc., is dead illustrator writer, murast; decorator Sarg ex
 nplified the artistic to the nth degree And 1t all De oan with wood carving which he learned boy when Re was being brought up in Guatemala his birthplace by his English parents It wasn't until the last World War that Sarg came to America and started to cnmD cites The great balloons that feature many Christ mas parades are usually Tony Sarg creations typical of his genius which certainly never seemed to De warped or twisted by modern demand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12
Q ANSWERS
 TO WAR QUIZ
Questions on Comic Page

Questions on Comic Page
 i. The Army's famous flying Fortress" bomber.
 2. The officer wearing the silver oak leaf. He's liesltenant-colonel. The officer with the gold oak leaf is a major.
 3. General George Catlett Mar shall is chief of staff of the United States Army. number one officer below President Roosevelt and Secretary of War Stimson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12
DR. BARSTOW TO
 PREACH IN CITY

The Lenten service at 8 o'clock tomorrow night at lthe First Con- gregational church will include a sermon by Rev. Dr. Robbins w. Barstow, president of the Hartford seminary foundation. His topic will be Finders or Makers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12
SPRING

Right now am a'thinking
 Of the springtime just ahead,
 Iris such a thrilling satisfaction, So many things we saw around,
 Just seemed to have been dead.
 We'll wait little longer Till the sun comes back again,
 When everything gets warmer, Then we'll watch for all the rain. The buds will soon begin to grow; The cold has all gone by And very soon again I know Wen watch the grand and glorious sky. All nature then will be awake, The birds will sing another song. And all the sights will be so great, And all the cold will then have gone. The meadows and the woodland, The hills and all the streams And everything We sec so grand. Can anything be more beautiful, Than all these lovely scenes? DANIEL GILLETTE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12

thousands of production plant workers in this vast area is already keeping 8 half dozen civilian com nlittees busy making surveys and studying ways and means of main- taining production in the face of the crisis.
 A warm March sun is shining in Southern California. The skies are cloudless and the moon bathes the country side in its soft glow at night. The widely advertised climate of this proud section is still here - but the tourists aren't. The swank hotels have few guests. NIGHT LIFE
 IS DYING OUT
 One by one we'll known night clubs have closed. Smart hotels have orchestras twice a week, not nightly. The thoughts of business and civic leaders are turned into national and international chan els, to problems of defense or ganization, and production. Con- versation among friends has to do with exchanging experiences dur ing the recent whatever it was" when the anti-aircraft guns let loose. In other words, it's war in Southern California, and there's no complacency in the leadership.
 To appreciate the Number 1 civilian problem of transporta- ton, which ties in directly with industrial production, it must be remembered tlMt the Los Angeles one of the few areas of the coun- area-now such vital spot - is try which was developed almost entirely since the advent of the automobile. In short, the vast sprawling community, which is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-12

Editor Tall Tower Topics Thanks for the recent plug in your column. One of my home town friends City lad now in the servce should get it. It's like mama from heaven, especially way down here It makes
 buck private feel like major to read about his friends back home The boys real friendly here and would 20 to the limit the next fellow. Whenever anything in the line of eatabes is received from home they pass it around willingly If you're short cigarettes they come next Sunday March 15 and boy it will be good to see her. We have to drill day in and day out with guns, packs gas masks Say hello to all my pals in the South End. Sincerely. Al Bike Greece Camp Lee, Virginia