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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-08
HIGHWAY CREWS
 SIGN FOR PLAN
Edward Ragis Enrolls 663
 State Employees in HOs= pitalizatiOn Movement

Two out of every three employees of the State Highway department have enrolled for non profit hos pitalization with the Connecticut Plan For Hospital Care, it was an- nounced today by Highway Com missioner William J. Cox. The ap- plications of 663 empployes have been received, he said Including members Of their families also en- rolled, the total number of persons covered through the department will be close to 1900, he estimated.
 The Highway department is the eighteenth department of the State government whose employees have enrolled in the plan, according to Edward Ragis, of Central Avenue, Waterbury, marager of the Hart ford office of the plan, and several others are now in the process of completing application. The High way department is also the largest State department yet to be enrolled. The State Board of Nursing Ex- aminers office, with four employees who are 100 per cent enrolled, is the smallest State governmental unit to be covered by the plan. Both departments have just completed applications for membership. Cov- craze on the Highway department will begin March l, MT. Ragis said
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-08
1odays AnswesS to CRANjUM CRACKERS
(Questions on Comic Page

(Questions on Comic Page
 1. Jefferson City is named for President Thomas Jefferson; Cleve- land is named for Moses Cleave- land, 18th century Connecticut sur yeyor, founder of the city, and an- cestor of President Cleveland.
 2. Custer is named for General George A. Custer, Indian fighter who died in battle of the Little Big Horn in 1876; Astoria for John Jacob Astor fur trader who found- ed it in 1911.
 3. Houston is named for Gen Sam Houston, who helped free Tex as: Austin for Stephen F. Austin pioneer founder of Texas"
 4. Shreveport is named for Hen " Shreve, pioneer steamboat oper- ator on the Mississippi; Dodge City for Col. Richard I. Dodge, midwes.. railroad pioneer.
 5. Baltimore is named for the Lords Baltimore, Englishmen Whc developed the' colony of Maryland Pittsfield for William Pitt, the Eng. fish statesman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-08

mixture into wooden Or metal forms with hand hampers or pneumatic hammers, layer by layer, until you have a solid wall of the desired height With openings left for win doWs and doors. Then the forms are removed and the shell of your house is ready as soon as it dries.
 The earth blocks are mixed until gooey-like mud pies-poured into frames to set, removed to dry or "cJre,' and put together with nor tar just like ordinary bricks. Only they're a lot ger-4x12x16 inches. HISTORIES GHOSTS GET A CHUCKLE
 Feathered Aztecs, sandaled Greeks, chunky Pueblo Indians-not to men, tion the inevitable -done-it first Egyptians-may be having ghostly laughs at the idea of earth-building being new
 They did it centuries ago, and their structures, in some cases, far
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-08
CHURCH DINNER
 DATE SELECTED
Bunker Hill Mems League to Sponor Annual Event
 January 22

The annual banquet of the Bun. ker Hill Mems League will be held Thursday night, January g at 6:30 in the church gymnasium and is ex- pected to be attended by more than 150 members.
 Monday nights meeting was at tended by 40 members who made plans for the dinner and later wit messed a moving picture on fre- quency meditation.
 New members were accepted as follows: Ernest G. Burdett. Samuel B. Bassett, c. Wayne Clark, Henry J. Driscoll, Marshall w. Meth, F'r~> erick E. Pierpont, Louis G. Ramponi Forrest M. Ross, Franklyn G. Scho- field Edwin A. Wells and Gorden E. Wells. Applications for membership have been rendered by Frank P. Schwartz, D. Altpeter, Earle w. Pierson and H. Linsley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-08
By JACK AMMAN United Press Staff Correspondent

(Unlted PrcSS StaH COTreSpOnuent)
 Hartford Conn. Jan. 8-(UP)- There is a strong possibility Re- publicans may pull victory in the special fifth district congressional election January 20.
 Former State Treasurer Joseph E.. Talbot, Naugatuck, the Republican nominee, has been transforming the fifth district area--Where he is high ly popular-for some time, and re- ports Altering into the state capitol here carry this message:
 Although the fifth district has been Democratic for several terms, the forthcoming special election will be one of the closest in years, with Talbot likely to have majority of about 2000 votes over his Democratic opponent, John s. Monagan, presi- dent of the Waterbury board of aldermen.
 Predictions of this slight advan- tage for Talbot have come from both Republicans and Democrats in the Waterbury district. Democratic leaders in the capitol have become slightly concerned over these reports and, before long, some of the party s big gun orators will move into the area to give Monagan helping hand with speeches and personal appearances.
 Hurley Volunteers
 It was reported Governor Hurley has offered to speak for Monagan. Secretary of State Mrs. Chase Going l Woodhouse has rallied Democratic women to Monagan's support, and will speak soon in his behalf. Other state leaders also may move into the battlefront before election day
 Political experts from the fifth give these reasons for Talbot's likely victory:
 The election campaign is apathetic The war has diverted attention from politics to such an extent a cam paign seems almost futile. Besides both candidates are in agreement on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-08

less they were given a greater voice in party affairs.
 The war ended this outbreak when 1t reached it's greatest push. But since then various appointments made by Governor Hurley on the courts, the defense setups and other places have pleased the revolters who are incline dto bury the hatchet and forget the whole thing. The smoke from the pipe of peace is just beginning to come up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-08

1he current year lends promise of being a banner sne for residents of the East End section of our ia city espte the begerent tactics of Axis powers against Uncle Sam Whether attributed to good foresight on behalf of the spectators the guiding influence or East Enders is beyond my sense of reckoning put l do know that an option has been secured for the erection of new streamlined theater to seat lOOO people The same building, by the way, will house ~ date bowling alleys. Last year East Enders sa" their dreams through with the completion of the new Anderson School gymnasium Now another dream looms on the horizon with strong probability that it will materialze into reality much sooner than the school project America goes forward especially Ill the East End.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-08
Personal To Fat Girls

Now you may slim down your face and figure without starvation dieting or back breaking exercises. Just eat sensbly and take Marmola under the conditions and cording to directions on the package
 Marmola Tablets have been sold to the public for more than thirty years. More than twenty million boxes have been distributed during that period.
 Marmola is not a cure-a marmola is only for adult fat persons whose fatness is caused by :. thyroid deficiency (hypothyroid- ism) but who are otherwise normal and heal thy. We do not make any diagnosis as that IS the function of your physician. who must be consulted for that purpose Why not try to lose those ugly. uncomfortable pounds the Marmola way? Get box of Marmola today from your druggist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-08
CLUB TO DISCUSS
 CAMPAIGN PLANS
Italian=AmeriCan DemOCra= tic Club in Special Ses=
 sion Tomorrow Night

A special meeting of the Italian American Democratic club will be held tomorrow night at 8 o'colck in Liberty hall and election of officers will be made for 1942.
 TomorroW's meeting was scheduled to be held on December 26 but was postponed until tomorrow and re- port by Michael Ciano on defense bonds will be made to members of the club
 Present officers are: Michael RoS- si, president; Victor Mambruno, first vice president and secretary; James Bianco, second vice president; Emile Mascolo, treasurer; Vincent Bel buono. financial secretary.
 The club planned their campaign for "Monagan for Congress" and will make arrangements to support him through active work at the polls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-08
WAR PRODUCTION
 CLINIC ARRANGED

A war production clinic" under the auspices of the office of Tmer- gency Management will be held in New Haven Jan. 29 and 30, for the benefit of small fanufacturers in Waterbury and throughout the western part of the state.
 An attempt vii be made to aid prime contractors to locate addi- tional manufacturing facilities and of assisting small manufacturers in producing more and better weapons. Both prime and b-contractors will attend the clinic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-08
RESERVE OFFICERS
 MEETING TONIGHT

The January meeting of the Waterbury chapter Reserve Officers association, will be held in the state armory, Field street, this evening at o'clock. Capt. Frederick J. Del more, first vice-president, will of ficiate, in the absence of President Col. s. Kellog Plume. There will be reading of reports and discussion of organizational activities. All mem bers are asked to be present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-08
SLEIGH RIDE
Good Eyenlng.

Once each winter so it goes, An old fashioned sleigh ride must be hao When weathers just right after 1t snoWS, It's such great sport for lass and lad. But you've got to pick your day just rlghI Before the roads are scraped too clean, Then what joy to ride forth at night, Air not too frigid though rlenty keen. Next you have to consider hiring sleigh Before some one else, too, takes the notion, Pick your destination if you have any say, Pile in, you're of with n.ce SLOW moloh' Once each winter it's nice to plan A sleigh ride, King Winters best gift; Then off to a nice oyster supper, oh man! Provided you don't wreck in drift.
 -EM. EN-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-08

Heard in passing. Mrs. E. Romane Of 38O Willow Street has just been awarded honorable mention in the fifth annual ngwrng project conducted by the Song Hit Guild of New York This particular talent prolecI brought out the current best-seler, Madelane' ana Around and Around She Goes. Alyne Payne, Ser aldne Reyes Betty Keller, Pearl Kaye and Corlnne Saver were recent guests of MT and Mrs Jimmy Lang ford at spaghetti supper and can't stop talking about the fine time they had Hugh C. Leighton of Ardsley, N Y died in White Plains Tuesday afternoon after an illness of two months. He was known here Ill con- necticut as the owner Leghtons Half Way House on the Boston Post Road in DaTien. It's the same Half way House that was Wesheit's all during prohibition and long before it. of the states bestknoWn eating places for long years gone by.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-08

Editor Tall Tower Topics Through the courtesy of this Boy Scout messenger we are sending you Boy Scout Calendar which the Cashn Dairy Company has kindly made available to Although the picture chosen for 1922 was selected than twelve months ago, it is most timely for this war year. Boy Scouts today Loyalty responding to many calls for services which contribute to effort We trust that you can display this calendar and thereby help to draw attention to this important work for youth If you cannot make of it, will you kindly so advise Mattatuck Council Boys Scouts of America David F. Babson. Scout Executive, Cts conspicuous by It's presence in the Tower from on. - The Ed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-08
YOUNG REPORTERS SCORE
 SCnnp

Buffalo, N. Y. (UP)-TWo youth ful journalists scooped the city when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor. The lads heard about the declarat ton over the radio Sunday afternoon and published an extra with top print ing press. Headlines read. Extra" We are now at war with Japan"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-08
w O R L D WAR A YEAR AGO
 JAN. 8, 1941
(By United Press)

[by UHIttu FTtSSJ Roosevelt asked budget of $17, 7,485s049 flor total defense" Roosevelt divided Navy into three separate fleets and ordered wars h ips manned at full strength.
 Meat ratiOning in Britain frightened.
 Ireland takes precautions against invasion.
 Martial law ordered for 24 Thailand provinces bordering French Indo- China.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-08

outlasted their civilizations. Then, too, adobe bungalows made of nat ural soil formed into bricks are scat tered all through the arid southwest.
 The only claim to novelty in this Alexandria undertaking is best voiced by ay-mustached Tom Hib- ben, architect and innovator, con- missioned by Federal Works Agency Administrator John M. Carmcdy to try out new methods of building which can fit workers overall-cost budgets into Lanham act financial cubbyhole, which limits defense home expenditures to $3,500 per family.
 Hibben said the new method de- feats the hottest, rainieSt, Windiest, or snowiest northern climate because adding a percentage of cement or asphalt to the basic earth mixture makes the structures weather Dr0Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-08
"CRUMBLING RUINS" PROVED STURDY

Five years ago he supervised the erection of seven pure rammed earth cementless houses for the Farm Se- curity Administratio ton at Gardendale, near Birmingham, Alabama. Skep- tics made him put the houses at the rear of the little community, not wanting the expected "crumbling
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-08
BY ELEANOR RAGSDALE NEA Service Staff Correspondent

Alexandria Va Jan sWh priorit samnng down lot o building, for material homes defense Defense Housing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-08

ruins" to spoil the looks of the place alter the first cold, rainy weather gave them a working over. Today. however, the seven houses still stand "sturdy and staunch."
 In Alexandra some of the rammed earth walls, a yellowish brown. have been given preliminary coat of cement paint, but no final tinting has been done. The earth block houses, however, can be left un- tlnted and still look nice.
 MT Hlbben advocates leaving the interiors upholstered, but smoothed down with steel brush, and simply Whlte-Washed, or calcimined in pas- tel colors.
 He thinks the proposed heavy fir beams over the windows and across the ceilings will look effective, mere stained and Waxed. The nine celIlnss, too, will be waxed and left oare. With open fireplaces in four or the Il units, the living room will nave cosy, lodge-like appearance
 For John Citizen, what does all thls mean? It's hard to tell exact ", until Hibben and his architectural partner make complete reports to the Federal Works Agency on costs labor and techniques.
 They will report on other experi- mental building methods at the same time--two kinds of patented concrete slab construction, for which they also designed the buildinp plans. Then the whole thing will be studied and digested and prob. ably issued for public consumntion early this winter. WALLS WITHSTAND
 SEVERE TESTS
 The Bureau of Standards has al- ready bombarded sample walls with tests. They have been sueezed, pressed, and battered, sprayed with simulated rain and immersed in water. General conclusions are that they are at least equal to solid con- crete slabs of the same size and the solid mud walls" are believed two or three times as strong in some ways.
 AS 1nsulators they are declared to be better than frame or brick and resist temperature changes stub- bcrnly because of their thickness and high heat capacity. Only eau ton is to protect walls from a con- tinuous stream of water by having overhanging caves and good gutter pipes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-08

Private Morton Kaplan drops me a line from Camp Blanding Florida to inform me that he's member of the 172nd Infantry 43rd Dvison not the 02nd Infantry as wrote several weeks ago. Okay soldier George Legge of Hungerford Avenue is furloughing from the same camp He's the of Fire Lieutenant and Mrs Eugene Legge of Hungerford Avenue. . . Mrs Anna Egan has been officially informed that her son. William and his wife are safe Honolulu Bill is stationed at the Pearl Harbor Naval Base and survived the Japanese bombing ot several weeks past
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-08

Editor, Tall Tower Topics. would like to take this opportunity to thank both the police and fire emergency squads for their swift action in revving my wife who overcome by carbon monoxide fumes. It is amazing how quickly they responded to my call give these unsng heroes my hearty praises for when seconds count they the job Gratefully yours, Frank CapOne.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-08

NIme Emma Calve perhaps the greatest Carmen of her day As matter of fact there have been few singers who could equal her in that role Each at the Met soprano has try at Carmen but they not particularly successful though they first rate artists Next to Calve in most of mern Ories of CarmenS Geraldine Farrar gave the part the most distinction Emma Calve seventyf when she passed away the other day in her native France 1t is of note that she sang with the famous Jean de Reszk famous French tenor at her first Metropolitan engage ment She travelled far and wide and sang in many countries After retiring from the opera stage in 1920 she devoted herself to teaching. Though she sang the role of Carmen most successfully she disked the part preferring other roles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-08

The flight of the Clipper Jason in his search for the Golden Fleece Hercules in performance Of his twelve great 'abors Aeneas in his wanderings after the fall of Troy; Captain By and his men in their tor turous trip through the Pacific even Magellan in his crcumnavgation of the globe covered territory wandered further from their destination than the PanAmerican Airways Pacific Clipper which has just to port at LaGuarda Field, New York It's 35day, 24686 mile journey is an epic that ranks with any of the above but which probably will never go down in history other than in prosac ailpane log fashion Briefly the Clipper took off December from San Francisco touched at Los Angeles, then flew to Honolulu, Canton Island Suva, Noumea, and Auckland New Zealand which her destination War by then and to get back to the United States the Clipper was forced to follow pre-aranged route to the west From Auckland the big ship headed for Australia touching Townsville Batavia Colombo, Karachi Bahrein, Khartum Mombasa in east Africa then Douala in west Africa, across the South Atlantic to Natal then north to Port of Spain and the final leg north to New York Breathtaking but purely routine operation" Capt. Robert Ford of the Clipper termed it. Too bad there isn't Homer among us to sing the praises of the Clipper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-08
AnslUers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6. -.. 1. Painting (by John Con-
 stable). 2. Minnehaha. 3. Schooner. 4. Stephen Collins Foster. ,. Historian. 6. False. ..... :. 212 degrees F. s. Massa achusetts. 3. Cities. 10. Death Valley, Calf.
Evening star., 1942-06-30
Naval Officer to Talk
On Activities of 'Seubees'

Comdr. E. J. Spalding, Civil En-
eineering Corps, U. S. N, will ex-
plain the activities of the "Seabees'
in a radio talk over Station WWDC
at BIS o'clock tonight.
"Seabees' are members of con-
struction battalions who handle all
of the Navy's construction work at
advanced bases outside the conti-
mental limits of the United States.
Comdr. Spalding will speak on
the Cecil Lane Presents program.
Evening star., 1942-06-30
Students Lose Fight
To Holt Schools CLOSING

A petition filed by the student
body of Columbus Junior College
for an injunction to halt the sched-
uled permanent closing of the school
this year was dismissed in District
Court yesterday.
The court was asked to issue the
Injunction against the Board Of
Trustees on the ground that there
was a contractual obligation on the
boards part to permit those stu
dents now enrolled to complete the
full three-year course offered in the
schools catalogue. Justice Daniel
w. ODonoghue held the contention
was without merit.
Evening star., 1942-06-30
Social Engineering Urged
In Alien Problem

Assistant United States Attorney
Bernard Margolius last night called
for the exercise of diplomacy and
ar-sighted social engineering" IN
handling the alien problem. He
spoke in the War Law Institute at
National University.
While disloyal aliens will be pun
ished under the Governments an
nounced policy, Mr.. Margolius said,
an alien cannot be deprived Of his
property or denied his day in court
any more than an American citizen.
The rights of aliens to be shield
ed in the enjoyment of their life,
liberty and property finds support
in constitutional and congressional
provisions, he said.
Col. Hamilton Young commandant
of the Judge Advocate Generals
School, and Dr. Milton I. Baldinger
will speak tomorrow night.
Evening star., 1942-06-30
HELP MEN.
COLORED COOKS.

SOA</1tGO AOTOAO.
Experieneed in restaurant work; no Sun
s pm e.'1sass Taiis.Ho 4pDs nS .is i7ss
st. NV. No phone calls.
MAN, experienced in meats
and groceries; also expert
enced vegetable man. Call
IA. 3274.
MAN with experience, capable
Of managing meat depart
ment in uptown store; must
be well recommended. Call
ia. 3274.
PLUMBERS AND ELECTRI-
CLANS Start Immediately.
Call Alexandria 9527 for par
ticulars.
RADIO SERVICEMEN.
EXP Err len NCED MEN
NEEDED FOR PERMANENT
POSITIONS, FOR BENCH
OR OUTSIDE WORK. EX-
CELLENT SALARY, IDEAL
WORKING CONDITIONS.
ASK FOR MR.. SCHNEIDER,
GEORGES RADIO CO., 31O7
M ST. NV.
RETAIL statesmen.
One of Washington's Finest
Mems Wear Stores has per-
manent positions available in
Furnishings and Clothing
Departments to draft-defer-
red, ambitious, experienced
men of good character. Union
working conditions, unre-
stricted earnings with draw
ing accounts. Pleasant, in
spring surroundings. Local
experience preferred. Apply
in person.
LEWIS & THOS. SALTZ, Inc.
1909 G Street NV.
Evening star., 1942-06-30
SPECIAL NOTICES.

70 WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: TAKE
notice that the certificates Of sale for taxes
on Lots l16 and sos, Square 2349. WASH
ineton, D. c. on the goth day Of April
1885. issued to- c. B. Rout and subse-
quently assigned to him by Samuel S
Kirby, have been lost or destroyed, and
that I have applied 10 the Commissioners,
D. C. to issue to me a duplicate of said
certificates.
tName) FLORENCE KIRBY,
LAddressl Galthersburg. Nd
Evening star., 1942-06-30

When cancelling an Advertisement
retain cancellation number which Is
invariably given at the time order
to discontinue advertisement 10
received. This number Is necessary
in case Of claim for Adjustment
Evening star., 1942-06-30
Grill or Short Order Cooks

9TH or Snort order COOKS,
Woman. between 30 and 40. to work in
Top Wages paid, also generous bonuses
paid to steady employees. Meals and uni
forms furnished. This unit is one OF 12
extending from coast to coast. After estab-
fishing yourself with out company, trans
ferS to other cities can be arranged. Call
Mrs, Loveweu, GIL 1850. from am
to / 2 noon.
Evening star., 1942-06-30
EXTRA MONEY.

As to so years of age, to work full time
as streetcar conductors only. Must be in
their feet several hours at time Must
have an absolutely clear record, which will
be carefully investigated. Training paid
of work available. Apply in person any
weekday morning before 10 am
CAPITAL TRANSIT CO.,
36th and Prospect Ave. NV. Georeetcwn
Take Cabin John Streetcar tRoute No. 2O).
Evening star., 1942-06-30
LANSBURGH'S

LANSBURGH'S
DESIRES THE SERVICES
OF AN EXPERIENCED Sill
VERWARE SALESWOMAN.
APPLY EMPLOYMENT OF
FICE, 4th FLOOR.
Evening star., 1942-06-30

Applications now being accepted for
clerks for chain laundry and dry cleaning
stores. young ladies with previous selling
experience preferred. Apply in person,
Evening star., 1942-06-30

Experienced in restaurant work; no sun
days; references. Apply 10-1I am, or
3-b Pm, Tally -Ho Restaurant, e12 18th
ST. nv. No phone calls
Evening star., 1942-06-30
SAI,ESWOMAN.

Neat. experienced. afternoon and evening"
shift: $50 plus commissions. Vita Health
Food CO. 304O 14th st. NV
Evening star., 1942-06-30

PLUMBERS AND ELECTRI-
CLANS Start Immediately.
Call Alexandria 9527 for par
ticularS