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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11

With the advent of the automobile, the American public literally lived on wheels" Now, with restrictions on vehicles and all modes of trans portation, home life actually has been ''rediscovered."
 Americas habit of eating out of tin cans" also is being changed because tin is a vital war metal. Fruits, vegetables, meats now must be preserved in glass jars. Thus Americans gradually are turning to the more natural habit of eating fresh foods.
 By staying at home, Americans, who possess six times more wireless sets than any country in the world, can be amused by their radios, lis- tening at will to foreign broadcasts without fear of being executed for it.
 With more than 10000, 900 em- ployed in war and civilian indus tries, including 4,000, 900 women in war work, and with nearly 5000 900 men in the armed services, there is less time for sports and vacations. Because of this fact, too, home life has become increasingly interesting.
 Nazis Have Forced Savings
 Both Germany and America are threatened with monetary imitation. It is probable that the United States might soon institute a com pulsory savings plan similar to Germany's Iron Savings repayable only after the war. Germany com pletely controls its manpower. The U. s. may follow suit.
 The United States adopted sys- tenn of economic totalitarianism during the first World War in 1917. It is believed that it will have to go even further this war The system however, is designed only flor the duration and possibly will remain for some time during the postwar reconstruction period in order to avoid economic depression.
 But even with all these restric- tions, the United States still is the golden land of plenty, in compari- son with Germany. Italy and the occupied countries. For example, America still has an abundance of soap compared with Germany's "H'ieSseife"-war soap made of clay. And with about 90 per cent of the worlds bathtubs, Americans do not have to resort to German type lair baths"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
NOON CLUB HEARS
 FROELICH SUNDAY
State Bible Class President Second Congregational
 Chapel Speaker

Carl Froelich of Waterville will be the speaker at the next meeting of the Sunday Noon Club in the Sec ond Congregational church chapel at 11:45 a. m. He is president of the Connecticut Federation of Mems Bible Glasses. A special song ses- sion will precede the discussion.
 The w. c. T. U. Christmas party will be held at the First Methodist church Tuesday, December 13 ar 2:30 o'clock Members are asked 10 bring homemade cookies for the convalescent soldiers at Bradley field or jelly or fruit for five Christmas baskets for shut-in mem bers. Mrs. Ellen F. Burr. state pres ident, will be the speaker and Mrs. John c. Walker will sing Christmas Carols.
 Second Church Marriages
 April 2, 1942-Robert Raytkwich and Mildred Parsons.
 June 29, 1942-Private Merritt w. Anderson, Jr., and Rosahe Mckee.
 November ', 1942-Joseph Thomas Bartuski and Ruth Whitehead Chap man.
 December 6, 1942-Private George Holloway and Marion zibell. Christmas In Second Church
 MT. and Mrs. Club = Wednesday, December 16-7:30 p. m.-Christmas Party and Refreshments. Kindergarten Department Christ mas Party, Friday, December 18, from to 4 o'clock in the parlor. Mrs. Irving E. Wallace will be in charge.
 Primary Department Christmas Party, Saturday, December 19, from 3 to 4 o'clock in the Primary room, Mrs. Earl D. Anderson will be in charge.
 Miss and MT. Club Christmas Party, Friday, December 18. at 8 o'clock at the home of Miss Guldane Keshian, g. Melbourne Terrace. Each member is, asked to bring an inex- pensive gift for the grab bag. Junior Department Christmas Party, Wednesday, December 8, from T to g o'clock in Davenport Hall. Miss Jean Webster will be in charge.
 Christmas Dance in Davenport Hall, Tuesday, December 29, at 8 o'clock, sponsored by the Pilgrim Fellowship and the Woman's Asso- ciation. A cordial invitation is ex- I tended to men in the armed forces who are home on furlough for Christmas and to all students home from schools and colleges. There will be an orchestra for dancing and ] refreshments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
This Man Darlan--
1.-THE GREAT ROGUE" SURVIVED B CHANGES OF GOVERNMENT AS CHIEF OF FRENCH NAVY

naval officer and in less than l5 years rose to be captain. During the last war he distinguished him. self and was in command of the heavy naval guns at Pont-a-Mous- son that bombarded Metz. He also participated in the Salonika expe- dition and fought in the Balkans.
 After the war he was given con- mand of a battleShip, but peace time duties palled on this silent, scheming sailor, and he went to the Naval Staff college, where he so inn pressed everyone that he was at tached to the naval cabinet of the French ministere de la marine. This was just about the time when Poin- care, on becoming premier after the franc collapsed in 1926, appoint ed LeygueS to build the modern French navy. Darlan was 46 years old.
 From that day to the war, Darlan remained at the Ministere de la Marine, deputy chief of staff and then chief of staff of the French navy. He has proved himself the greatest sailor-politician in French history. It took something more than mere imagination and shrewd- ness to maintain himself as head of the French navy under g different governments and at least six differ ent navy ministers. No wonder he was nicknamed the Great Rogue. He is the worlds prize contortion- ist.
 But-and this is important-there was not an officer of senior rank in the French navy who did not owe his promotion to Darlan, and who did not love and trust him.
 Darlan hates the British and will neu2r forgive England for having crippled his fleet at Gran. When he spoke over the bodies of the French dead, ne said They would have doubtless pretcrred to die in a fair fight .ther than to perish assassin ated." But Darlan has little love for the French army either. His fa- vorite expression to describe naval officer who is not as bright as he might b>, is to say that he has la mentalite dun general" (the brains of a generaD. So neither de Gaulle or Giraud is likely to find favor with him.
 FASCIST IN PRINCIPLE
 In politics, If political convictions could mean anything 10 such a jug gler of men, Darlan is a fascist. He has profound distrust of democ- racy, and dreads communism. Hc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11

By comparison, Americas coffee quota is more than 10 pounds pel person yearly; sugar, two pounds monthly; meat, perhaps two and one-half pounds weekly in the fu- ture. Bread, butter, milk, cheese fruit are not rationed at all.
 Virtually No Coffee
 Germans get-if they are lucky about one-eighth pound of real coffee per year; one and one-half pound of meat weekly. Shoelaces in Germany are practically non-eXis- tent and it's hardly any easier to get shoes or suits.
 Both countries have continuous drives to collect scrap metal. While I was interned five months in Bad Nauheim, Germany, after Dec. II, 194l, watched workmen take bells from two church steeples. When l returned to America I found & de- termined campaign to collect mil lions of tons of metal. Both were for the same purpose: War.
 In each country there are restric- tions on travel, but while it's im- possible for civilian (other than Nazi party members) to buy an auto mobile in Germany, Americas quota is about 5000 monthly.
 Gasoline is rationed here, but only as measure to permit the use of transportation facilities for war pur- poses, since America produces five times more crude petroleum than any other country. Like Germany, the United States products sufficient coal, iron and steel for war pur- poses.
 Live in Homes More
 One of the greatest effects of the war has been reflected in home life
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
IN
 ACTION TONIGHT
Present Holiday for Rene. fit of USO Fund; Excel=
 lent Cast Chosen

A benefit performance will be given this evening by the Foot lighters at the Waterbury Women's club. Proceeds from the event will be given to the Waterbury USO fund. The attraction will be the presentation of the popular play Holiday" under the direction of Charles Gocdsell, assisted by Miss Betti Doyle.
 In previous performances the Footlighters have established a splendid reputation for outstanding dramatic ability. Tonight's show for a very worthy cause, is also expected to result in added prestige for the young thespians. Director Goodsell has spent considerable time in coaching .ne of the best casts the organization has gathered since organization.
 Eight-thirty o'clock will be cur- tain time. The program is worthy of your support from the USO viewpoint. From an entertainment angle it rates tops. z
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
MUSIC ASSURED
 FOR FAREWELLS
ScOvill Drum Corps Votes to Attend All Going
 Away Ceremonies

Last week contingents of Water bury men left for Army service on consecutive days. The first con- tingent departing was accorded a fitting farewell featuring two local drum corps, but the second con- tingent left minus the music of any drum corps.
 A wave of criticism followed local ly, so the Scovill Drum Corps, in order to prevent future criticism from the citizenry of Waterbury, have agreed to be on hand every morning henceforth when delega- tions from the local draft boards depart.
 Every Saturday evening the Sco- , will Corps present Victory Queen Contest at their Doolittle Alley Hall on Hamilton Avenue at 8 o'clock to which every industrial plant in the city is invited to send as many con- testants as they wish. Proceeds from these dances are used to finance the Corps.
 Last week 51 contestants took part in the competition which was won by Peggy Becker of 37 Welton street who works in the Scovill Waterville Division. Other winners last week were Shirley Brown of 1927 Water town avenue, a representative from the Waterbury Clock; Lillian Can tin of 296 Willow street, a repre- sentative of the Waterbury Manu- featuring; Betty DiMeco of 234 Hauser street, representing Scovill's; Eleanor Becker of East street, repre- sering Scovill's; and Kay Mccarthy of Watertown avenue, representing Scovill's.
 The finals in the Victory Queen Contest will be held January 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11

their chest x-rays taken fin the first x-ray of an entire student body ever taken.
 The trailer unit, the only portable X-ray unit in the United states, was donated to the Providence Tunercu- losis league by the late Senator anc Mrs. Jessie H. Metcalf. The huge, completely insulated trailer, is equipped with a fluorographic unit, five cubicles, and a photographic dark room. Electric power and heat are supplied by the college building.
 pr. Frank Merlino, examiner for the Providence Tuberculosis League will conduct the examinations as- sisted by pr. Frederick J. Burns and Dr. Edwin B. OReilly of the col lege,s health service. For the past
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
SAYS WE CAN'T GROW COFFEE

Los Angeles, Cal.-(UP)-Dr. Carl Eplirg, head of the Botany Depart ment of the University of California has issued a warning against any, one trying to solve the coffee short- age by growingshis own coffee plants. Even the most favorable climates of the United States just will not produce coffee, he said. Coffee plants may be grown for ornamen- tai purposes, he added, but they just won't produce any beans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
By HENRY NOBLE HALL Written for NEA Service

Admiral Darlan, having pro- claimed himself Protector ot French interests in North Africa, is sitting pretty despite President Roosevelt's assertion that the arrangement made with U. s. consent-is only
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11

prOcably thinks that France should be governed by commission of ad- Imirsls and cardinals.
 Any attempt to be diplomatic with Darlan or to argue with him would be likely to end with his proving himself more than a match for his adversaries. Now that he knows that the liberation of France is merely a matter of time, he is ex- lpected to try to attach himself to the American forces and, pleading that he alone can maintain order and prevent an uprising in France, try to take Petain's place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
SALVAGE TIN FROM SEWERS

New OrIeanS -CUP)-- several hundred pounds of tin in the form of discarded toothpaste tubes have been recovered from the sewers of New Orleans. The salvage was ac- complished during routine cleaning. according to John Morrill,, assistant superintendent of the Sewerage and Water board. The tubes were turned over to the civilian defense salvage committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11

Henry Noble Hall, the writer of this profile of Admiral Darlan, is a former prominent journalist and was First Secretary at the British Embassy in Paris until after the beginning of World War IT,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11

temporary mill tary expedient justified solely by the stress of battle and de- signed to save lives and time.
 True, h c h a Il ded over Dakar to the AL lies. A Il d he seemed to be the only man who could cotrol the Fren c h fleet, now scuttled at Toulon.
 Let us see who Francois Darlan
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11

le comes from, what he has done. what he can do today and what he likely to try for in the future;
 Darlan'S father was a typical Trench politician, Gascon, whose natural ability was somewhat narred by his tendency to boast and eXaggerate. by his love of in trigua and lack of principle. He vas an opportunist, first, last and all the time. He rose to be a mem ter of the Moline cabinet in 1896. a famous coalition that in itself was feut of political skullduggery. Senator Darlan marirad the daugh- ter of naval officer from Brittany. Young Darlan inherited his fathers flames and intensity and his moth- CTS tenacity and taciturnity. He was born on August T. 1881, so he is TOW 6l.
 LONG DISLIKED BRITISH
 Darlan entered the French navy in 1899 wirn anti-British feeling was at its height His hatred of England is deep-rcoted. He was a first-claSS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
America Still Land Of Plenty
 As Compared to Nazi Germany
-Wide World Photos
By GLEN M. STADLER United Press Staff Correspondent fEnrvrAnrlxy sn p0wiS Rar11vs Rurea ne \

UPThe United States completed of war Dec life rapidly adopting wartime "totaaraniS in many resembling that of the Axis countries =.
 coffee automobiles similarity economies the greatest differ which strictly verboten"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
ICOLLECE x-RAYS
 STUDENlT'I| ! BODY
35-FOOt Trailer Unit, Com pIeteIy Insulated, Used
 at Providence

Providence, R. l. Dec. 11.-Provi- dence College students began this afternoon to file into SS-traiier attached to Harkins Hall to have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11

few years members of the fresh- man class have been examined by smaller unit set up In the college health center. Now, for the first time, the entire student body of over TOO will ~be examined. The trailer, which was set up yesterday for the first time, will remain. at
 the college for several days. Sev-
 eral industrial plants will be visited as the unit saves working hours
 in the examinations necessary to
 detect tubercular eases and prevent the spread of the disease.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
SKY WRITING TECHNIQUE

Skywriters write each letter at higher or lower altiture than the preceding. This prevents the propeller from blowing the com- v,Intn.s l%An..- >..A es ct-~sa .tt..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11

More than 27,O0O blue foxes were raised on fur farms in Sweden this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
FASCIST IN PRINCIPLE

In politics, if political convictions could mean anything 10 such a jug gler of men, Darlan is a fascist. He has a profound distrust of democ- racy, and dreads communism. Hc
Imperial Valley press., 1942-10-06
Jops Land More
Men in SoIomons ;

SltlOnS.
Naval observers believed the jan
anese are landing additional troops
and SUPPLIES there in preparation for
another all-out attack on the air
base. The Japanese also are
Strengthening their forces in near
by islands which American forces
have not yet ATTEMPTED to occupy.
The navy disclosed that Japanese
planes tried to bomb Guadalcanal
on Sept. 20 and Oct. 2. In the
first attack, American fighters shot
down four enemy fighters and fore
ed the bombers to jettison their
loads. In the second attack, four
more enemy fighters were shot
down and no bombs were dropped.
ALEUTIAN BASES
Meanwhile, Americans carried out
eight separate raids over a four
day period, bombing a Japanese de-
Stroyer and heavily damaging
enemy bases.
In the Aleutians, army bombcrs
were operating from their new
bases in the Andreanof group,
which begin only 1875 miles east of
Kiska, main Japanese base. In at
tacks on Oct. l and 2, the planes
damaged two more enemy ships and
shot down five Seaplanes.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-10-06
Editorials and Comment
AND THEY WONDER WHY
CHILDREN GO WRONG

Again deputy sheriffs have discovered
that parents are sometimes queer people.
The discovery was no compliment to some
parents.
The deputies organized large-scale,
one-night patrol of Winterhaven saloons
and night spots last weekend, to dis
courage startlingly large patronage OF
the places by boys and girls. Arizona
and California officers participated,
since both Yuma and Bard area juveniles
were involved.
1t is Immediately apparent, of course,
that the large number of juveniles patron
zing the liquor dispenseries implies at
least some parental knowledge Of the
chldren'S whereabouts, especially since
many of the children have been in the
habit of staying until early in the morn
ing.
But the most outlandish of all was the
experience of the peace Officers who en-
tered one place, saw girl at one table
who appeared to be not over 15 years old,
and advanced to question her At the
table were an older man and woman, as
we'll as young man in uniform. The older
man and woman, both much the worse for
what they had imhibcd, protested vocifer-
ously and fiercely against the deputies
'molesting" the girl.
She was their daughter.
The girl, her parents and escort, were
at the place as late as ? O'Clock in the
morning. The parents, especially, were
extremely drunk.
Those parents are of the type who,
in year or two, may be wailing in juven-
lie court that they cannot understand
why their daughter should be so wild.
They will probably contend that they have
always watched over her with the utmost
care.
Yet what else can they expect? What
kind of an example have they set their
child? What sort of intelligence is it
which refuses to take into consideration
the impulsiveness and the undeveloped
self control Of children at that age?
If there were more parents willing to
forego their own ribald pleasures and
demonstrate their own ability to control
their own desires, there would be fewer
children in juvenile courts.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-10-06
AN IMPORTANT ITEM
TO REMEMBER

1t is an important thing to keep IN mind,
the fact that the newspapers which CO.
operate in gathering your news are, them
selves, as different as any random group
of human beings could possibly be. The
difference between them, the fact that
they never agree unanimously between
themselves on any issue, is your guaran-
tee that you will get facts, and not prop
aganda in your news columns.
The difference is the mark of free
press, operating under competitive sys-
tenn in which each attempts to excel the
other in circulation, speed of delivery
and attractive presentation.
Suppose that this difference did not
exist. Suppose that every newspaper in
this country held exactly the same view
on every issue as that held by the others
If that were the case, those thousands
upon thousands of news gatherers scat
tered throughout the world would almost
automatically become prOpagandists in
stead of fact gatherers. They would look
for data to uphold the views of the news
papers, seeking to please their employ
ers. And the newspapers, holding identi-
cal views would become something less
than newspapers and something more
than undependable.
That cannot happen as long as the
press remains free and competitive 1t
could happen if the press went under
a single control, either private or pollti-
cal OF the former there is little danger.
Of the latter, there is always danger
Imperial Valley press., 1942-10-06
Reds Driving Southward

MOSCOW oct. 6.-UPo-A So
Wet relief column was reported TO-
day to be pounding south along the
Lon river toward Stalingrad despite
a screen of Nazi parachutiSt snip
ers dropped on the Steppes to pro-
feet the German forces which are
hurting 10 or 90 attacks each day
at the defenders of the Volga city
Reports from the battle front
said the Germans were making
every effort to protect the left flank
cf their troops massed at Stain
grad from the threatening drive by
Marshal Semyon TimoShenko'S re-
lief column.
The Germans it was reported,
realize that the relief column must
be halted in order to prevent its
junction with the Soviet forces
inside Stalingrad "a development
which would force the NaziS to lift
their siege of the city.
The Nazi were said to be drop
ping parachutist detachments to
haress the Russian column and,
meanwhile, intensifying their 'front.'
al assaults on the battered Rus
sian lines inside Stalingrad.
The parachutist snipers, it was
said. were attempting to divert the
Russians and force them to de-
tach substantial forces and thus
relieve the pressure on the Ger
man left flank.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-10-06
THE BOX SCORE TELLS
OF MORE THAN PLANES

There is a mounting tendency among
American officials these days to meet
criticism of the quality of American air.
planes by pointing to the ratio of enemy
planes shot down to our planes lost. The
ratio is decidedly in our favor, against
both German and japanese enemies, in
both Euroyean and Pacific theaters of
war If you accept the figures without
delving deeply into the reasons, you must
inevitably accept the conclusion that
American planes are infinitely superior
to enemy planes
Yet we cannot forget the testimony of
flying men, who have been in actual con-
flict with the enemy that the ratio would
be far greater if our planes were better.
Remembering that testimony we must
recall something else. American fliers
undergo the longest, most rigorous train
ing of any fliers in the world. That train
ing includes minute instruction in the
best tactics to be used against all types
of enemy planes. The Americans are
taught what is the most vulnerable spot
on the enemy's planes. More than that,
they are taught what the enemy's tactics
are, and the best method of combating
them. They are taught to recognize the
limitations Of their own planes, and make
allowance for them in actual combat.
The box score, to US, indicates more the
ability of the players than the efficiency
of their equipment.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-10-06

However. the Nazi tactics were
said to have failed and the RUS
sian column was still moving ahead.
The Germans we're reported to
have planted swarms # snipers in
side shattered tanks planes, trucks
and broken equipment and in any
fern of available shelter found on
the flot Steppes where the battle
was raging.
REDS FIGHT BACK
Russian snipers were fighting
back against the Germans in COM
bat which was said to resemble
American Indian fighting more
than present day mechanized war.
The Germans were reported to be
building bonfires and firing rock
cts to illuminate the flat country
at night in order to carry on their
sniping warfare by night as well
as day.
Front-line dispatches and the So
Wet high command reported the
smashing CT 10 separate Nazi at
tacks of tanks and infantry all
heavily supported by artillery and
mortars in less than "a hours.
All were believed ot have been
made in an industrial district in
northwest Stalingrad where the
Germans were making their strong
est effort with three divisions OF
infantry $4,000 mem and 100 tanks