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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
This Is Too Much

Once again Boston has been visited by a devastating fire: This time it was not accompanied by the dreadful loss of life attendant on the blaze at the Cocoa nut Grove two weeks ago. But the prop erty damage in this latest fire will be ex- tremely high, close to one million dollars was the last report. And there might have been casualties, too, as great number of Coast Guardsmen and fire men were overcome by the heavy smoke.
 The heart of the city's business section was more or less demoralized by Wednes- days fire with many establishments vir- tually ruined. Christmas stock went up in flames like so much dry finder. All Of which brings home more forcibly to us the great danger of fire and the urgent need of being extremely cautious at all times. Under ordinary circumstances this latest fire might not have reached the proportions it cid, but it must be remembered that Boston has been ex- tremely hard hit by just such disasters during the past month.
 The city, like every large community,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
That Guys In Again

Well, the elections over, so we can break firm resolve of this past Novenl- Der not to talk about the extension of voting hours for long time to come. The Legislative Council has urged permanent adoption in Connecticut of extended vot- ing hours, presumably until 9 p. m. h. asmuch as the idea was more or less born of the wartime working hours, we don't see why the Legislative Council didn't qualify it's recommendation with flor the duration" clause. That's the least that could have been done.
 But even for the duration the extend ed voting hours are not going to prove popular among election officials unless there is an effort to make the voting day shorter than the IS hours it was for the recent polling. Twelve hours has always been long voting day, but fifteen hours was proved on November 3rd to be far too much for the average community. Ii there are advantages to keeping the polls open until o'clock in the evening, so as to give workers on all shifts chance to vote, then there must be a corresponding period when little or no voting Is in- dulged in. s
 Here in Waterbury that slack period was from 6 a. rl to a. m. A check-up among polling place workers showed that tho early hour vote was almost negligible this year, whereas in other years when working conditions were more normal, so far as hours were concerned, there would be a fairly heavy vote between 6 and g a. m. Something more than a general sweep by the Legislative Council on this voting hour business would have been appreciated by the countless officials who know lot about where and how people go through the actual mechanics of vot- ing. The general thesis that longer hours are necessary wasn't proved last month; what was proved was that people (those who did get out and vote) came la ter in the morning or afternoon or early evening, but not the very early morning, when the dawn was cold and grey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
Unappreciated Sex

Manpower Commissioner Paul McNutt calls women the "unappreciated sex" He is speaking, needless to say, of industry's reluctance to hire women for plant work The British, says McNutt, have demon strated that women are capable of doing four out of five war jobs, some better than men.
 In two years American industry has octupled it's use of womanpower, from less than half million to about four million McNutt predicts that before the end of next year the figure will reach six million.
 Was the small number of women work ing in factories evidence that they were the "unappreciated sex"? Or did it sug- gest that American men appreciate thelr Womenfolk so much, they like, when they can, to keep them at home?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
For Your Recommendation

It will be interesting to note how far the recommendations of the Legislative Council progress in the incoming General Assembly. The Council will be more or less revamped by the time the Senate and House get around to considering It's pro- gram for it is now composed of Gov. Roo- ert A. Hurley, Senator Albert L. Coles, Su- perior Court Judge William J. Shea, Lieu tenant-governor-e William L. Hadden, Rep. T. Emmet Clarie, and Statute Re- vision Commissioner John M. Bailey. This lineup will change after the first of the year.
 Still even if it didn't we don't know that it's voice would make much of an impression on the Legislature. It's un- fortunate that the Council in recent years has not been able to influence the law makers at Hartford. But on too many oc- casions the carefully-developed legislative program has been discarded completely or so changed about that it never resembled the original. All of which means that this body's usefulness has never been proper ly recognized in the State Capitol.
 At time like the present it should be instrumental in speeding up the action of the General Assembly, And that's ap- parently what Governor Elect Raymond E. Baldwin wants to do. He plans a speedy session with adjournment as early as April Is. We'll, if some sort of pat tern is provided the lawmakers at the outset it certainly should simplify thelr work, as we'll as facilitating good legisla- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17

Democratic State Chairman John M' Dove is apparently as puzzled as many others over the fact that his election, or last week, has been acclaimed as vlc- tory for the big cities. Mr. Dove is not of the "big city" class, since he comes from Killingly, small community in the eastern section of the state. Prior to en- tering politics in the Wilbur L. Cross re- gime he was a Killingly merchant. All of which is bit different from what one might expect to find ot person elected by the "big cities. As matter of fact Mir. Doves election last week to the par ty chairmanship was as much the doingss of the State Central committeeman ana women from smaller communities as It was bigger ones. And as he himself puts it now the Democratic Party won't ever triumph as the party of big or small communities; it must represent all or them. A united party is MT. Doves purpose now. He has pleny of hard WorK ahead of him, but he has two years m which to lay the groundwork for a cam, paign. Ernest effort and wise counsel will aid him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
Low Temperatures

Surgeon General Parran expresses the opinion that room temperatures of 55 degrees would not seriously impair public health and that temperatures as much as 10 degrees lower would result in only slight dangers. Without venturing to set lay opinion against pr. Parran's skill' this is startling and unbelievable.
 Given time and opportunity to adjust itself gradually, much of the public event. ually might find such temperatures healthful rather than otherwise. But the adjustment period would be very un. pleasant - and might bring wave or disabling sickness which the natlon s depleted force of medicos could not handle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17

reward him not at all. He gave himself wholly to the needs of oth- CTS. He ministered both to the body and to the soul of men whose lives. had 1t not been for Grenfell, would have been miserable indeed.
 Wherever a job is well done. it gives the doer a genuine thrill. And the more unSelfish the work is, the deeper is the satisfaction. The per- feet combination is work which takes all of ones time in a field where he moves with ease ard among people who greatly need the service rendered.
 Where is this satisfaction to be found? In every village in this broad land. On every city street. Along every lonely countryside. The scene is set for stirring adventure right where VIC live, and destiny is beckoning us. We do not need to go to the end of the earth to be heroes. Heroism is lurking in our very vicinity with an olive wreath in his hand. and he is looking for just such folks as you and me. All Rights Reserved = Babson Newspaper Syndicate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
HEADLINES
 and HILARITY

Leon Henderson is one chap who is happy to see Congressmen packing their bags. It has been his contention all along that you can lead a man to Congress. but you can't make him think.
 College boys graduating now. are going from the worlds second greatest marriage bureau to the first-and no charge for a license.
 The war situation at present can be summed up 'husly: Darlan is playing ball with Roosevelt, Mussolini with Hitler. and Franco is keeping score for both sioes.
 Last year figure-headed Henry Morgenthau was the toast of Cap- itol Hill-now he's just a crumb. And all because of Q few billion dollarsl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17

Meriden found out during the recent snow-storm that parked automobiles are most inconvenient at such times. Street blowing was difficult in many sectlonS o1 ol the city, because motor car owners Ter ieIt them parked alongside the curb. In wa, terbury they can't do that any more ana the city is reaping the first fruits oi its eventful campaign to eliminate aii-nlg4t 1t parking throughout the entire city. lI doesn't seem as if this drive were more than few months ago, but here we are with winter closing in on us ana our streets after midnight very much oeselte ed. We have no desire or lntentioH oi bringing up this vexing suo]ect' put .s:s,Ir Msin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
Approaching the Goal

The mushroomed American shipbuild- ing industry promises to achieve the fantastic" goal of s,ooo,ooo tons of new shipping in 1942. To do this, l,ll0,ooo tons must be delivered this month - more than ever before. It looks as though that will be done.
 Such an achievement will be re- markable under any circumstances. It approaches the miraculous, however, be- cause first there were handicaps due to temporary material shortages; and now, in addition to turning out freighters like wild, the yards are diverting substantial capacity to special types of craft re- uuired because of the favorable turn In the war and not contemplated when the goal was set.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
 Bed for Boy

Would box spring and mattress os link spring and hair-felt separata mattress be better for three yeal old son?--we contemplate buying him a full size bed and using hii crib for coming new baby. Answer-Reasonably firm, not toe soft bed is better for most youni persons,
 How to Gain Weight
 Is 1t necessary to take olive oL in large doses if one wishes to pu, on weight? How can 1t be taken without upsetting stomach2
 (Miss L.. TJ Answer-No. Cream, butter and eggs are superior to olive oil 10, the purpose. But don't try to gain weight on an excess of any ons item. Send stamped envelope bear. ing your address. and ask for pam phlet How to Gain Weight"
 Morning Nausea
 Thanks million for your sug' gestion of something sweet late a' night and early in the morning te combat the nausea of pregnancy. ] have suffered extremely with 1t ir both pregnancies, but this time the second morning after began fol lowing your suggestion l had nc nausea and have had none since.
 (Mrs. L. H. D. Answer-Thank you. Ma'am. EX- pectant mothers will find instruc- tions about this and other questions in booklet Preparing for Mater nity"-for copy send ten cents and stamped envelope bearing your ad' dress. If you want "The Brady Baby Book also. inclose ten cents additional Optimal daily ratior. oi vitamir B complex, which IS ao" visable for every expectant mother probably prevents morning sickness and many other unpleasant mani' festations
 Dry Eyes
 Which of any vitamin might have a beneficial effect on excessive dry. ness and irritation and redness O lids and feeling as though thers were dust or sand in the eyes2
 (H. CJ Answer - Ribofiavin -- formerly called vitamin c and vitamin B2- best taken in natural form. as vita min B-complex. Also vitamin A natural A, not carotens, is some times specific for dry syes witi night blindness or difficulty in see ing in dim light or extreme sensi tivity to glare.
 Copyright, 1942. John F. bile COL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17

dent general of Tunis, bearded Admiral Esteva =. As an after" math of the Boston fire, Wash- has limited Its attendance toine ington,s Stage Door Canteen has limited Its attendance to 800 men at one time, and has cut a door through the wall for an extra fir- exit.
 AFL REFUSES
 The appearance of Economic Stabilizer Jimmy Byrnes in AFL- CIo "unity" negotiations was a last-minute maneuver by FDR to force a peaceful merger of the rival labor groups. However, tse dove already had flown the cote.
 Neither side, especially AFL leaders, entertained any practical notions about getting together, de. spite the high-flown, f.ag-wav. ing statements about laLor p ace by both Bill Green and Phil Murray at their respective con- ventions this year.
 A merger sounds all right in theory. But in practice 1t would mean the housekeeping Cf too many union tycoons in cushy jobs. So the most that could ee hoped for when the unity" negotiators sat down together was wt.at hap. pened "iurisllctiOEal true" for the duration.
 But Byrnes carried the ball as far as he could. He told the AFL and CIO negotiations that the Presi' dent earnestly desired" a recon ciliation of labor to end union dis putes in war plants and expedite production. A unified labor movement in America. he also said, would have a great effect on the rest of the world,
 Byrnes followed this persuasive argument with two propositions:
 q, That the AFL and CIO re- mite immediately. with Green and Murray as "co-presidents," and work out jurisdictional prob- lems later at a joint convention at which a single president and executive council would be chosen
 (2) That the two organizations reunite with Green and Murray as co-heads for the duration; and that an arbitrator. or referee. superseding both Green and Mur- ray. be named by the President to rule on jurisdictional squab- bles
 Byrnes proposed John R. Steel man, chief of the U. s. Concilia- ton Service, as the AFL-CIO ar- bitrator. Steelman has chalked up an excellent record in pre- venting war strikes and is pouu- lar with both labor groups. How ever, though the CIO was ready accept either of Byrnes' proposals. the AFL reneged, contehding that an actual merger might cause more unrest in the labor move ment than now exists.
 In the end, Byrnes had to ac- cept the "jurisdicti0nal truce" compromise.
 Copyright. 1942. by United
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17

Recently, Argentina asked the State Department for permission to use the Polish synthetic rub. Der process, now being operated by the Publiker Company of Phil. adelphia. Argentina also faces an acute rubber shortage and, af- ter careful research, decided this was the best way to get rub. Der.
 The Polish process is similar to the Russian, uses grain alcohol rather than petroleum as its base. The German process also uses alcohol, though 1t was the pc. troleum process which Standard oil and I. c. Farben agreed to keep from the United States and other world markets. A group of Midwest senators has urged the use of alcohol rubber made from U. s. grain reserves rather than rubber from petroleum which is needed for high octane gas.
 However, when Argentina re- quested use of the Polish process, tilC 0V0IS ~GPd4 tAtaSkAIp INV WoSt- ing to reveal secrets to country still dealing with the Axis, con- suited Dr. Albert L. Elder, chief of the War Division of the Patent Office. wl.ich handles secret war patents,
 WANTED FAIR TRIALS
 Dr. Eide, replied that the Po- lish process was one of the best means of making synthetic rub Der. If not the best. However, since it was no longer secret, and the Nazis had almostt he same thing, he saw no reason why Argentina should not have 1t.
 At this point it also leaked out that inside the War Pro- ducti0n Board there had been doubt regarding the petroleum
 process, even at the time Jesse
 Jones was awarding most of
 the rubber contracts to the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
DENTIST DARN NEARLY
 AGREES

A correspondent sends withou, comment a letter received from professor in college of dentistry from which I quote:
 'It is quite true that what Dr. Brady refers to in his column as immediate denture service is frequently possible and even ad- visahle."
 What @ reliefl had almost given up hope of ever saying anything about the teeth or dental treatment which would meet with the ap- proval of the dentists, much less written or spoken acknowledge ment. The dentists win never, never forgive me for urging them to adopt the trademark "Dentor" instead of the misleading Doctor" on their office signs, leaving the trademark Doctor" exclusively to physicians.
 But not so fast. This professor is true to type. Let him qualify hh answer:
 We do teach in the college of dentistry, and practice in the in. firmary clinic immediate denture service, If and when 1t is indicat- ed and advisable. As, apparently, you have learned, the chief ad- vantage lies in the fact that hab- its caused by the loss of natural teeth do not develop, and the en- barrassing edentulous period Is avoided.
 Tt is true, however, that arti- ficial dentures which are placed immediately following extraction usually have to be remade in a ' ~'~ne there is @ loss of tissue and so-called 'shrinkage'
 .NseS ry the process of nature.
 with my knowledge of the popularity of immediate denture service I would say that any re- putahle practitioner of your own choosing should be able to serve you.
 T would differ with Dr. Brady's statement that only the more skillful and progressive dentists are practicing this service. For the past few years there has been q great deal of interest shown by the profession in general in im- mediate denture service"
 For the benefit of readers wht may not know what immediate denture service" means, 1t is tn practice of making the plate. bridg, or other denture in advance. theA installing 1t immediately after ex traction before the patient leave; the once.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
Your Health
 By Dr. William Brady

Signed letters pertaining = per- s0nal health and hygiene, not Co disease, diagnosis or treatment, will be answered by pr. Brady if a stamped self-addressed envelope ls enclosed. Letters should De brief and written In ink. No reply can be made to queries not conform. ing to instructions. Address pr. William Brady, National News. paper Service, S20 West Madison Street, Chicago III.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17

Standard of N. J. patent pool. pr. Elder Is also chief chemical adviser to the WIPE and was opposed to putting all U. $. rubber eggs in one basket. He favored at least giving the Po- lish process fair trial.
 Chief opponent of the Polish process was Edward Weidlein, of the Mellon Institute, whom Sec. retary Jones brought to Washing ton on 8 part-time basis as tech nical adviser to Rubber Reserve. The Baruch report criticized the fact that Rubber Reserve relied on one technician who was only on a part-time basis, but neverthe- less, the Baruch report concluded that to save time it was better tl proceed with the petroleum r r-ocess, even though foundations ;sr the big new rubber plants were not yet laid.
 STANDARD OIL
 CLEANS HOUSE
 
 After Bernie" Baruch wrote his rubber report freezing the Jones Program because, as he explained, there was no time to make changes. Baruch told Wal ter Teagie, chairman of New Jer- sey Sta..dard oil: Walter, If you don't come through on this sym thetic rubber. you might just as we'll go jump in the river"
 Since then two highly signi- ficant things have happened. Rubber Czar Jeifers has an- nounced that the synthetic rub- Der program would ve danger ousll late. Second, several Standard Oil officials have re. signed or died.
 Teae.e himself resigned, being replaced as chairman by Ralph A. Gallagher. one of the Jew Standard Oil executives who had told the Justice Department pri- vately that Standard had made a mistake about operating witt the Germans to keep rubber patents from the U $ A. Gallagher's thesis was that if Standard was to sell gasoline. the American people must have tires
 Two other executives, Edward Fadler and D. L. Harper also
 have resigned, being replaced by Wallace E. Pratt, a liberal,
 who now becomes vice president; and by Eugene Holman, consid- cred especially liberal.
 On the same day that ne :, stories related that Standards synthetic rubber factories might be late, President William Parish died. Parish came to the top through the Humble Oil O., part of the Stanoafd group. Ross Sterling, then president of Hum ble was a partner of Jesse Jones in various enterprises, and Far ish grew up under them. Many officials of the Standard pa,ent pool under Parish occupied key positions in the RFC's Rub Der Reserve and were criticized in congress for influencing the rubber contracts.
 CAPITAL CHAFF
 Ambassador william Phillips, new envoy to India, is an old Harvard friend of FDR, which is one reason for his appoint ment. Col. Donovan. for whom Phillips worked in London, didn't find the sauve, beautifully groomed diplomat much help in stirring up revolution in occupied countries, was about to let him out. So the President sent him to India State Department officials are trying to solve the mystery of the disappearance ol the Bey of Tunis. sidi Moncef. Pacha, and also the French resi-.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17

would put 0 large percentage of the e ar t h's inhabit- ants in the bug house.
 Vel, this war isn't over yet, so there's no telling. But present indi- cations are that a lot more people will end up in hospitals and in- stitutions from plain, brutal star vation than from nervo us break alA.. nA. A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
By EARL {. DOUGLASS Q. Q.

HEROISM STARTS RIGHT HERE
 Happiness largely consists in de- ing a job well. Dr. Grenfell in one of his books, expresses wonder that any man can ever feel that life is not one glorious privilege after another. But where did Grenfell pass his life? In the midst of cul-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17

ture. wealth. and luxury? On the c contrary he chose to go to one of the bleak est sections of the globe, name. ly, Labrador. and there he worked as a physician among people who. from the
 material point of view. could
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
Current Comment

Resistance to the educational pro cess, natural as 1t is. reflects nor, often than not the failure Of dui and routine instruction to captur' the students interest.
 President Everett Case of Col
 gate University.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
A Thought for Today

do set my bow in the cloud and 1t shall be for token of q covenant between me and the earth.-GcnesiS 9:13.
 Mild arch of promisel on the evening sky Thou shinest fair with many lovely ray, Each in the other melting .-Southey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
. NATIONAL
 SPOTLIGHT
Shell Shock Myth Finally Exploded
tThis is the second of . series of articles by Peter Edson on neuro-psychiatry In the Army.)
Rx PETER EDISON

By PETER EDISON
 Waterbury Democrat Washington
 Correspondent '
 At the end o fthe last war, many people who were supposed to know, predicted that when the next war meaning the present one-came along, 1t would be so much more horrible than World War I that 1t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR O. What Is wrong with this sentence? "T saw all of my friends at Che wedding. A. The best usage omits the of as needless, preferrtng "all my friends"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17
Selected Poen,
WINTER BREATH

(Keith Thomas in the NeS York Sun) Silver on beaded moss, frost adds to green its tone, setting the seasons print even upon the stone. Plumes from the nostrils wave, momently rising fair, heralding lifes advance lavishly on the air. Watching breath's fortune spent, we may in winter see wealth tc be unreturned short of eternity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17

Daily tirianac Moon sets 3:I0 a. m (war time). Sun rises 8:ll a. m. sets 5:25 p. m. (war time). All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-17

WASHINGTON December IT Purely accident Argentina m has thrown the Standard New Jerseys patent pool