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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-19
Number Of Suicides
 Decline In Nation
One of Few Beneficial Changes Effected By War;
 l042's Mark Nears Record

giene," the statisticians explain, that it is healthy for the individ- ual to forget himself by immersion in issues transcending his own petty, personal complaints. So comes about the singular paradox that in times of war a symptom of worry, Encouragement, and de- spair - suicide = is actually found to be more rare than in peace time" !"
 Noting that the suicide rate in England in 1941 dropped IS per cent from that for 1889. while the decline for the same period in Ger many reached 30 per cent, the sta- tisticians say: "This decline in sui- eide during wartime has been ob- served in practically every country at war, and it is rather curious fact that, in some instances at least, neutral nations neighboring on the belligerent countries shared in this same phenomenon"
 Recalling that Ill this country, in the period affected by the first World war, a decline of 50 per cent occurred in the suicide rate between 1915 and 1920, and that the rate has never returned to its pre-war level, the statisticians remark:
 "The lowering of the suicide rate in war is so marked and so univer- sal that the list of instances could be heightened considerably. The in- terest, however, is not in such list of figures, but in the evidence which they bear of one favorable psychological effeft of war. A na- tional calamity acts as a uniting force. The needs of the country be- come of paramount importance. and the petty interests and difficulties of the individual tend to be forgot ten in the urgent desire to aid the nation in a time of crisis. Many sensitive individuals whose lives seem to lack purpose become ab- sorbed in rallying to the defense of their country" ...
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-19
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
 RESUMES TONIGHT
Helen Stevens, Rev. T. L. Sinclair and Rev. E. L.
 Peet Instructors

The second weekly meeting of the Waterbury School of Religion will be held this evening at the First Methodist Church at 7:30 o'clock. Eighty teachers, laymen and lead- CTS enrolled at the initial session last week.
 Tonight's courses will include: Methods of Teaching" by Miss Helen Stevens of Hartford, religious education director for the Episcopal diocese of the state; "A Guide to Understanding of the Bible" by Rev. T. L. Sinclair, rector of All Souls Church in Waterbury; christianity at Work in the Com- munity" with a discussion of the influence and problems of migratory defense workers in the community by Rev. Edward L. Peet of Hartford and Foundations for Just and Durable Peace" by Rev. Paul Du Bois of Bristol. Rev. Louis E. Hig- gins will conduct worship service in the chapel at 3:20 tonight be- tween class sessions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-19

Autumn picture No artist could have painted a more realistic of the West of the old days; no
 movie director could have achieved more perfect Set- ting than that unconscousy attained during the height of the Rodeo the Prospect Boots and Saddle Club spon sored at Lndes Stables Bucks Hill yesterday after noon It wasn't the program and it didn't take place within the fencedin enclosure. handsome chestnut horse slipped his halter during the afternoon and made for the open hillside to the west of the show grounos He roamed far up the hill until he sihouetted at its brink against the changing clouds Two horse men galloped up to head him off. He evaded them. Half dozen took up the chase from another di- rection They moved up and down and finally over the brow of the h the just like those you read straw in their midst Then more horsemen swept over the hillside no rehearsal in their showing, but rhythm in their movement and beauty in their spashes of color against Natures backdrop of brown field and scuddng clouds
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-19
GOVERNORS WORK LAUDED BY MAYOR
Many Prominent Speakers at Democratic WOmen'S
 Annual Dinner

Praise of President Roosevelt and Gov. Robert A. Hurley was greeted with cheers by more than 200 per- sons attending a campaign dinner of the Waterbury Women's Demo- cratic club last night at The Elton. Reelection of the states Democratic governor and election of Democratic congressman was urged by Mrs. Chase Going Woodhouse, secretary of state; Mayor William A. Patten of Torrington, Democratic congress sional candidate; Mayor Vincent A. Scully and National Committeeman an Nora Mahaney Harris of New Haven.
 Mrs. Robert A. Hurley was one of the guests of honor. She brought message from her husband express sing gratitude for their support and asking them to continue their eff forts.
 Among other speakers were Nich- surer; Probate Judge Patrick Healey, Town Chairman Maurice F. Tang ney, Senator Michael V. Blansfield, Attorney John F. Tobin, senatorial candidate; Reps. Daniels J. Mahaney and John A. Membrino, State Gen. tral Committeewomen Winifred Mo- Donald and Gertrude Gordon; Town Clerk Mary. Kilmartin; Mrs. George Rossi, candidate for representative in Torrington; and Commissioner Anna Hadden of the board of edu- cation. Also seated at the head table were Mrs. Vincent A. Scully and Mrs. Linda Falzone.
 Mrs. Henry A. Hayden, president of the club and chairman of the din- ner committee, was the toastmis- tresS.
 Mayor Scully said that all party workers have busy weeks ahead of them, because of the important is- sues at stake in the election Nov. 3. He lauded Gov. Hurley for his energy, drive and far-sightedness as our war governor"
 Mrs. Woodhouse claimed that election of Republican state ticket would mean a reaetlonaTy admifls- tration and q campaign against the social and liberal gains made under the Democrats.
 Mayor pattcn promised "l00 per cent cooperation with the ConEnan- dsy-in-chief ct Washington"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-19
FOREMEN REPORT
 "A NEW MEMBERS
Highest Enrolment in His= tory Now in Evidence;
 738 Present Total

Twenty-four new members from the Benrus Watch Company have brought the paid membership of the Industrial Foremen's Club at the Waterbury Y. M. c. A. to 728 which is 91 more than last years all time high of 647, according to an an- nouncement last night by Industrial Secretary Arthur L. Purinton.
 Other new groups to join this fall are: Heminway and Bartlett, g.; Watertown Mfg. Co. 10; M. J. Daly and Sons, 3; Plume & Atwood, IA.
 The Chase Metal Works group led the parade with 63 paid members; tied for second place with 60 each are the Waterbury Mfg. Go. and the Bristol Co.,; then came the Oak vile Division of the Scovill Co,50; Scovill Main Plant, 42; Waterbury Farrel Foundry and Machine, 39; Waterbury Brass Goods Co.,, 33; American Brass Main Plant, 30; Lux Clock O., 29; American Metal Hose. 28; Conn. Light & Power Co.,, 26: Waterbury Tool, 22; Risdon Mfg. SO., 10, G' O. ManVAAc Oo', 10, Waterville Division (ScovilD, 16; French Small Tube Division, Ameri- can Brass o.,14; Waterbury Buckle Co.,, IA; c. R. & L. Co, IA; Water bury Clock O., 13: U. s. Rubber Co.,, 12; Waterbury Paper Box O., 10; Patent Button Go, g; Shoe Hard ware, 8; Watertown Mfg. Co, 10; Brock Hall Dairy, 8; Eyelet Special ty Co.,, 2; Platt Bros. & Co., q; Waterbury Button Co.,, 6; White Supply Co.,, 5; Rowbottom Machine O., 5; Seymour Smith & Son, g.; Lea Mfg. Co.,, 5; Heminway & Bart lett, 5; c. A. Templeton, Inc, g.; M. L. Daly & Sons, B; Empire Plat ing Co.,, 2; Conn. Mfg. Co.,, 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-19
LODGE SPONSORS
 ARMY-NAVY SHOW
Several Hundred Attend Attractive Program to
 Boost Relief Fund

Tn the absence of Gov. Robert A. Hurley, Rev. E. Dent Lackey, chair man of the speakers buEeau of the State Defense ouncil, spoke at the Army and Navy relief show held at Buckingham hall last night. Several hundred persons attended the show sponsored by the Theodore Roose- welt lodge, Knights of Pythias.
 Edward Goldberg was general chairman of the show while Meyer Rubin was in charge of the enter tainment committee.
 Austin Adams was the treasurer. Sales of programs and tickets was under the supervision of Aaron paur.
 officers of the lodge include: Chancellor commander, Benjamin Diamond; vice-late. JaSBes Green: master of works. Maui&e Gruskay: seTgeant-at-arns Harry Lyschow; secretary, Louis Franklin; financial secretary. Philip Cohen: master of tho exchequeE, Michael Flunier, and |inner guard, Emanuel Kaplan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-19

Seen at the Rodeo (Waterbury's not New Yorks) Bert Bowen and Joe Cronn talking dairy business in between events in the big arena, where Bers son. Eddie, performing notable featS on his handsome job for Zindah Grotto . . Jack Larkn keeping events moving smoothly and encouraging youthful competi- tors in their rounds of the paddock Mr. and Mrs M w. McAnelly enjoying the show immensely
 Mr. and Mrs Pat Wallace also taking keen interest in the competitions Frank Orencole as trim as Major General leading the color bearers down the cen ter of the field Jimmie Gibbons, Roger Walsh, and Winnie Leoy doing landoffice business at the gate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-19

Despite its many evils, war brings some beneficial changes. among which is reduction in the suicide rate. according to the statisticians of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. They point out that a wartime decline in suicides is now apparent in this country. as well as in England and Germany, and even in some neutral lands. In proof of the drop here they cite the experience of their company's industrial policyholders whose mor- tality from suicide for the first nine months of 1922, with a rate of 72 per 100000, was next to the lowest on record for that period of the year.
 "It is commonplace in mental hy-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-19
WEIGH CIRCLE
 MEETS TUESDAY
CYO Holds Farley Simul- taneOusIy; Women to
 Serve Supper Wed.
WATERVILLE
Correspondent: Mrs. William E. Rooney, 19O Dwight St.
 Telephone 3-S475

Waterville, October 19 = Pride of Welch Circle, No. 1348 will meet to- morrow evening at o'clock at For esters' Hall. Mrs. Francis Whelan, chief companion, will be in charge.
 The C.Y.O. of St. Michael's Church will meet Tuesday evening at the Grace Methodist Church at 7:30 o'clock.
 Casper Davis Drum Corps will meet for rehearsal tomorrow eve- ming at 7:30 at their rooms in the rear of the post office.
 Mrs. Ralph Grain, president of the Women's Society of St. Paul's Church, announces a pot-luck sup. per and meeting Wednesday eye- ming.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-19

this work is an instrument weighing 28 pounds, with 8 focal length of 3 IA inches and a top shutter speed of over 1-300 o ia second. Inter changeable magazines carry 65 feet of film for 125 exposures, which are 5 inches square.
 For high altitude work they use 8 long -barreled telescopic camera with 8 focal length of 36 inches. Spectacular shots of German planes exploding in midair from the bul- lets of eight guns firing simultane- ously are obtained by two small mo- vie cameras fitted into the wings alongside the machine guns. When the guns firing buttons are pressed, the cameras, too, start shooting. GIANT U. s. FLARE
 IS GREAT HELP
 For these midair action photos every Spitfire pilot is photograph CT. He aims the plane for the kill and that aims the two cameras.
 An important United States con- tribution to this special aerial re- connaissance is he billion-candle- power flare which was developed in New York State and tried out over Rochester. A five mile area is il- luninated by the bomb. When it falls device trips the camera shut ter .at the time when illumination is greatest.
 High altitude photography is the less flashy side of reconnaissance Weeks before an area is to be visit ed by bombers, lone planes weave back and forth over targets, enemy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-19
545 NAMES READY
 FOR HONOR ROLL

Msgr. Joseph valdambrini, pastor of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, is seeking the names of communicarts who are now in the armed forces in order to compile an Honor Roll. There are already 545 names listed.
 The parish includes l2.000 com m unic a ntS, Msgr. Valdambrini stated in asking that all parishoners having relatives in the services for- ward their names to him.
 Similar lists are being compiled by the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St. Lucy's Church in the North End
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-19
Good Evening.
LEAVES!

Leaves, leaves, everywherel Why they even get in your hair! Drifting drifting, all the day down, Leaves piled high in city and toWn Leaves in the gutter, leaves in the grass Leaves caught in the hedges oh what mass Of leaves that recently made a green shade, Now going fast-thats why they were made They come and go and in between You wonder if you have ever really seen The beauty of trees green a short while ago - -
 Changing to bright Autumn colors in grand Autumn snoW Leaves leaves, all the yard! You rake you sweep, but it's pretty hard To reduce their number, faded brown For as fast you rake them they keep coming ooWn' Leaves, leaves, everywhere! Why they get in your hair! .r,r
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-19

The Army-Navy "E" presentation ceremonies at the Chase Company last week had than one thrill for Bill Shea of the countless employees of the con- cern. Bill graduated from Boston College couple of years ago and so did Lieut.. Gen Hugh A. Drum. The latter was in the class of 1901 Henry Hayden, Jr, has been enjoying a furlough at his home on Luke street He's stationed at Philadelphia pharmacists mate Jolly Jack RObel, considered by many the greatest polka interpreter today, will bring his Penn sylvania band to the Ritz Ballroom Bridgeport, next Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-19
BRITISH PICTURES
 TO BE PRESENTED

'"Target for Tonight a sound mo- ton picture released by British Information Services, will be shown in the Central Y. M. c. A. Tuesday night at o'clock. All Y. M. C.. A. members are invited to attend. How ard F. Chamberlain will be in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-19

Crossing the French coast, he glashed by squadron of Messer- schimtts and F'ocke-W -Wulf p190s, but was 20 miles ahead before they could turn.
 On he flew, and then began the quick descent. Down through layers of cloud until he was 15O feet above the ground, travelling head-on towards the base with the speed of a bullet.
 With his finger on the firing button, the electrically operated camera clicked as he swept over the target.
 HE PROVES TO BE
 A PERFECTIONIST
 But he shouldn't have been a professional photographer in civil ian life. When he pulled up he got to thinking, and decided he could frame 8 better picture.
 So he took another through. And that's how the RAT acquired the story of the pilot who touched his wheels down on the ground at a German bomber base to enable his camera to make a head-on horizontal shot of the hangars and groups of planes waiting to take off.
 He made it, though, and got home safely.
 He's but one of Britain's group of special reconnaissance pilots who are doing some of the most spectacular flying of this war in order to bring back photographs which tell the story of German industry and reveal the secrets of German military stratefy.
 I talked to Flight Lieutenant A. K. Gatward. the young ,pilot who, weeks ago, skinned the rooftops of Paris to bring back photos of GeStapo headquarters. He roared along the Champs Elysees on that Paris flight, flying 50 low that when Sergeant G. Fern, his photog- rapher, snapped a picture of the Grand Palais, a sign advertising New Order art exhibition inside was clearly legible.
 He said he volunteered for the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-19
w ORLD w A R A YEAR AGO
 OCT. 19, 1941
Rx Tinted Presa

By United Press Stalin orders Moscow under state of siege.
 Germany announces occupation of TaganrOg.
 Odessa is decreed part of Ru- manian administrative district. German bombers blast Soviet airpOrts in the Crimea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-19
SENTINEL THE FIELD

When grave events from out the past Their ominous shadows round us cast And the bleached bones on errors way Litter and impede the day. Shall vigilance that suffers much Caress with forgiving touch The pride of those with feet of clay Who long have trodden errors way And in base inglorious sense With tongue encountered our defense? Oh silent host. the myriad who The Axis purpose rightly knew And knowing stroye to gird for war Before the plague upon us bore, stand firm; to delusion do not yield; With wisdom sentinel the 0eld For not yet is the conflict won aG0g yet on discord set the sun.
 -1y Daniel D. straley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-19

Construction of the Trans-sa- haran Railway has been resumed. it is stated in Morocco. and will be completed from colonah-B Bechar to Beni- -Abhes. Algeria. and the work calls for the laying of ie0 miles of tracks by 4.000 workmen before
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-19

crazy, Mkeable kid who used to be Flee s tre e t 's best news photog- raphier, press ed the starter button.
 Me c h a n ics pulled a block from one wheel. The ship raced down the run way, pullin quickly up into the sky as it headed toward 8 bomber base in Erancn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-19

strong points, troop concentrations.
 They fly like a farmer blowing a furrow, and when they return to home base, air ministry experts carefully place the overlapping prints into a mosaic pattern which can tell volumes to a trained anal yst.
 This is the type of flying which the Germans employ great deal. They seldom go in for the low ground-level type of picture. To- day, on any clear afternoon lone Naz planes can be spotted over Britain. Sometimes they fly over London, approaching from inland and seldom are city alarms sounded. Today Britain doesn't disrupt the life of eight million for one plane. Other days the Nazs will spot har- bors and ports and try spotting U. S. troop encampments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-19

job because he'd never been to Paris in his life and had sort of a longing to see what the city looked like.
 And there was that young Pole who took photos of the von-Tir- pitz, hidden deep in a Norwegian .fiord. Britain's Admiralty sus- pected the ship was in this par ticular fjord from information which trickled their way. But you can't weaken one sea lane to strengthen another without concrete proof.
 So the Pole flew north for the picture. He had to fly inland first, then circle back because an overhanging bit of cliffland ob- scured the Tirpitz when ap- preached by air from the sea.
 German sailors polishing brass stared stupidly as they suddenly looked up to the roar of an air. plane and saw a Spitf1re racing overhead so low a man could hit 1t with a rock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-19
TAKES THREE YEARS TO TRAIN PILOT

It is new kind of photography, this western front reconnaissance. It combines candid-camera technique with spectacular flying and it takes three years to train a pilot for the job.
 Britain is only now just putting into action the first groups to be trained under actual war conditions.
 The camera used by the RAF for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-19
o ANSWERS
 TO WAR QUIZ
Questions on Want Page

Questions on Want Page
 1. Insignia is that of 28th divi- sion, stationed at Indian Gap, Pa., at outbreak of World War II.
 2. The large Commando raid at Dieppe, in which Canadian, Brit ish and U. s. troops participated.
 3. Army slang for regulation haircut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-19

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-19
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-19

Fight fans will want to listen in the broadcast of the Ray Sugar Robinson and 1zzy Janazzo bout to- night It's scheduled for 10:15 o'clock over the Blue Network .. Grace Moore makes her fourth appearance the Telephone Hour tonight at o'clock If you like "Cribrbin" listen to Grace sing it The combination of Alexander Woollcott and Edna St. Vincent Mlay ought to be enough to satisfy anyone. And that's what's in store for radio listeners tonight at 10:30 (NBC) Her powerful dramatic poem ''The Murder of Lidice" just published in Life, will be given the air with Woocott master of cere- monies and distinguished cast More boxing news tomorrow night the Bob Pastor-Jimmy Bivins bout in Cleveland will be aired the Yankee Network at 10 o'clock. Don Dunphy and Bill Corum will handle the blow-by-blow account If you enjoyed Gibert @ Father Browns detective tales you'll enjoy listening to radio version Tuesday at 930 the Yankee Network It's ranked masterpiece of detective fiction
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-19
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-19
SKY SPIES
RY PAuL MANNING

(NEA Service Staff COFrespondent)
 London, october l9. = The plane was special souped-up job with speed close to 800 miles an hour. Its heavy motor broke into an ear- shattering roar when the pilot, a