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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-22
STATE BUREAUCRACY

This legislation is equivalent
to hiding behind a screen of trees
and as a matter OF fact is setting
up a state bureaucracy in the mat
ter of selling state timber anc
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-22

Looking for home? Read the
Times Want Ads.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-01
RAIN and SNOW
EXPECTED TODAY
New England Death Toll II
Since Snow Storms
1 Last Thursday

g Boston, Feb. 1--(UP)-Rain and
snow were expected today to add to
the hazards OF New England lich-
way travel which had been disrupt
ed in the asst pfour days by q total
Of 10 inches of snow.
The new storm turned snow-cov-
cred roads into s.4eets Of glazed Ice
and threatened to add to the death
toll which already stood at - as
result of the previous two storms
which piled streets high with drifts.
Emergency crews still struggled
to keep traffic moving though their
efforts were hampered by numerous
accidents and automobiles aband-
oned by the roadsides.
Ten persons died in the first and
heaviest storm Thursday night and
early Friday when - inches Of snow
fell. Two more victims were added
yesterday during six inchN fall.
They were Stephen Calcagni, 81, of
Hyde Park who was crushed to
death while trying to push stalled
truck, and Arnold Rasmussen, 49,
of Portsmouth, N. H., who died
while shoveling snow at his nome.
The most serious Of the numerous
accidents occurred occurred In Dor
chester where 20 passengers were
shaken when a Boston elevated
railway street car was In collision
with o snow removal truck
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-01
Nearby Communities
Given Objectives In
Nationwide Campaign
Current Period Regarded as "Quiet Month; Con
neCticut's Quota Of l4,7OO,OOO Same as Decen4
ber's; Intensive Sale Effort Necessary

lem in February, Mr.. Hewes pointed
out for February invariably Is re-
garded as q quiet" month. Deem
Der sails also reflected extra Christi
mas compensation that was con-
verted into war Bonds and which
will not be available during the
current month.
The new quota Is less than the
January quota Of $19,4O0OOO which
was higher than normal months be-
cause IL included an allowance for
anticipated "limit" buying during
the first month Of the year.
The quotas follow:
New Haven County
Ansonia, 84,780; Beacon Falls, g.
057; Bethany 1883; Branford, 49,
BIT; Cheshire, COST: Derby. 44,425;
East Haven, 20,ST7: Guilford, 2,826;
Hamden, 6O,662; Madison, 6,e6S;
Meriden, 369,112; Middlebury, 2,826;
Milford, 1896; Naugatuck, 100, ola;
New Haven, asses Moth Bran.
ford, 1883; North Haven, 15,108;
Orange, 1853; Oxford, 1883; Pros
pect, 1853; Seymour, 29,877; South.
bury, 1883; Wallingford, "a, $50;
Waterbury 1888 ,312; West Haven
1S7,275; Wolcott, 1,453; woodbridge
1883. Total, S,676,181.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-01
Changes Coming In
Fire, Police Ranks
Lieutenant Johnson Expected to Be Retired Shortly;
Other Veterans Anxious to Be Relieved of Duties

Lieutenant-Det Henry john
son Of the local detective bureau
will round out 26 years Of service
next Sunday and according to well
substantiated reports the popular
official Is anxious to write "finis''
to his splendid record Of service as
a city employe. His petition for
formal retirement from the depart
nent is being considered by menu
bers Of the board Of police commits
sioners and the lieutenant's wishes
will be respected shortly.
Lieutenant johnson was appoint
ed to the police department on Feb
ruary z, 1917. He was advanced
from the rank Of sergeant to lieu
tenant on April Is, 1925. AS pa
trolman and as detective, Lieu
tenant johnson has distinguished
himself as a very efficient ofacer.
Incidentally, Lieutenant johnson
is the father Of the late Paul john
son, who was listed among the cas-
ualties suffered by the U. s. Army
when the Japs attacked Pearl Har-
Dor on December Z, 1941. He was
the first Waterbury boy to die in
the present World War.
Providing no bitches" developed,
Lieutenant johnson will be sue
ceeded by Sergeant Joseph Petit
and the latter will be replaced by
Patrolman James Magner, Jr
Whether Petit will be transferred
from the police ranks to the detec-
tive bureau is O matter to be de-
cided upon later. It Is not believed
likely, however, that such change
will be made. @'
A long line of candidates for
lieutenancy and sergeantcy Is FORM
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-01

| epidemics among them. It appears
that this has not occurred IN the
present war"
Influenza Rate
The statisticians declare that 1n-
fluenza and pneumonia, which
claimed many more victims in the
armed personnel than did battle
casualties in World War I, In 1912
actually played a minor role in
mortality" The influenza rate OF
AZ rer 100000 was A per cent be-
low the previous minimum rate re-
corded in 1888. The pneumonia
death rate in 1912 was only 29.4 per
100 900, while in 1888 1t was sos per
100, 900, and in the first five years
of the decade-1930 to 1940-it av-
erag:d 66.5 per 10000.
"The decline in the number OF
pneumonia deaths has been one OF
the outstanding features of the NOR
tally record each year since the in
PRODUCTION Of the newer forms OF
chemical and serum treatment" 1t
was explained.
AS for tuberculosis, the statisti-
clans say: "This death rate, which
is an excellent index of the health
of the nation, continued its decline
in 1912. Although the improvement
was somewhat less than that be-
tween 1910 and 1871, 1t was twice
that from 1899 to 1910. Other bel
ligerents have not been so fort innate,
and marked increases in the NOR
tally from tuberculosis are reported
from various European countries,
even including Great Britain"
Birth Rate Gains
Referring to the sharp rise" In
the birth rate in 1912, the statis-
ticians comment "this is striking
reaction to our entry into the war
and helps to balance the war losses.
Since the time when the draft OF
men for war services appeared like
w. the birth rate has risen from
level of II to at least q per 1000 In
l942. This rise In the birth rate in
creases the number of women ex-
posed to the hazards of childbirth
Fort unately, the Improvement In
maternal mortality has been large
enough in recent yeras to more than
Offset this extra hazard, so that the
puerperal death rate has declined
continuously from ga per 100000 in
1889 TO IS per 100000 in 1912. This
Is the lowest puerperal death rate
on record abong the insured group"
The favorable trend OF syphilis
implies" say the statistlcians,
that the organized efforts TO con-
troll the disease are proving effec-
tive"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-01
RECORDED MUSIC
TO BOOST DRIVE
Contributions to Infantile
Paralysis Campaign Sat
urday TOtaIed $l,z5O

Special two-hOur programs VIII h6
conducted at Victory House on the
Green each afternoon tilic week af
1880 In behalf Of the March ul
Dimes campaign. The COMMITTEES
has announced that recorded music
will be played over the public adj
dress system, selections 70 be made
by contributors to the infantila
paralysis fund.
Contributions to the campaign at
Victory House Saturday totaled ST.
ESQ, according to an announcement
made by Thomas Cassidy, chairman
Of the drive. Numerous volunteers:
including high school students, Girl
Scouts, and Boy Scouts. served aS
solicitors, working from Victorv
House throughout the downtown
area.
A special program, featuring aBa@
tiste from Canada" of radio fames
was presented. The Scovill Hill4
Billies performed as employees OF The
company aided in collecting dimes
A mechanical COW brought from the
Brookside dairy also featured thu
performance.
Names of contributors were read
over a loud-speaking system during
the day. Many large contributions
including $40 from employees Of the
Waterbury Tool Co.. and 40B from
the loading division of the Scovilx
Mfg Co., were credited.
Young people who wish TO assist
at Victory House have been asked
to register at the campaign head4
quarters at The Elton.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-01
ANOTHER HIKE ON
SCOUTS SCHEDULE

Members Of Boy Scout Troop 10
are planning another hike to Camp
Mattatuck at Kenosha Lake, Feb.
IA, and will meet at the Hopeville
field at 9 a. m.
Several members of the troop
liked the 14-mile round trip from
Hopeville baseball field to Camp
Morriss Buck, Hitchcock Lake, yes
terday.
The skis, cooking utensils and
food were carried by the boys on a
special ski sled. The afternoon was
enjoyed with skiing and snow
games and the Scouts made an out
door supper of sandwiches and hot
soup. The group was accompanied
by Robert B. Sturges, Scoutmaster,
and Robert Cameron, assistant
Scoutmaster.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-01
Citys Bond Quota For February Placed At 81 533,
plan COURSES
FOR TEACHERS
U. of Connecticut Prepares
Special Program; DeCi-
sion Expected Today

The local teachers will consider
five courses, selected for their adap-
liability to the elementary and Sec
ondary level requirements Of teach
ers and administration at a meeting
Of the Waterbury Teachers assoc
citation today at 4 p. m. at the Cros-
by High School. University Of Con-
necticut extension division, graduate
program, offer these courses.
Prof. Maurice j. Ross, supervisor
of the extension courses in this city,
said last evening that q minimum Of
IS to 20 students is necessary before
an extension course may be con-
Quoted.
Depending on the decision of To-
cal teachers, one or more of the
following courses will be given in
Waterbury: Principles Of curricu-
lum construction, public school adj
ministration, public school supervi-
sion, legal basis of public school
system and institutional interpre-
tation.
Teachers of the surrounding
towns and this city will meet al
4:3O at Crosby where DR.. Arthur
Knoblauch Of the University Of
Connecticut will speak on the cours-
eS.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-01
NOTED AUTHORITY
FORUM LECTURER
DR.. John Erskine Speaks
on Universal Appeal
of Music

At the Second Congregational
church forum last night DR.. John
Erskine, noted authority on various
phases Of music, spoke on Music
In the Community" About six hum
dred attended to hear DR.. Erskine
discuss the fact that music was not
Just for the professionals ana those
who made q study Of 1t, but fcI
all.
Music has now become part OF
liberal education, he said in so many
words. He traced its development
in the field Of education, Its place
in the public schools, the number
Of school orchestras that function
in a creditable manner. Music Is
one art, he explained, that can be
enjoyed for itself. It is also an
accompaniment to another art, such
as singing or dancing.
DR.. Erskine Is an author Of many
books. In his opinion music Is one
Of the most expressive of the arts
Preceding the lecture there q con-
cert by the Second Church Sym.
phony orchestra directed by George
Gentle. Among the compositions
played were Rossini's Overture, Ital-
ians in Algeria; Grieg's Heart
Wounds" selections from May
time" by Romberg, Ketelby's I'm
Monastery Garden" concluding with
1.-THE Star Spangled Banner"
DR.. John G. Walker announced
the symphony's loss Of six members
who have signed UP for military
duty The next lecture announced
in that of Richard POUCH on Feb
ruary Il, an illustrated talk, "The
Drama Of Our Wild Life" On Feb
ruary 81 Russell Wright, war Corre-
spondent will talk on "It's Total
War.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-01
United States Enjoys
Record Health Period
Lowest Death Rate in History Experienced in 1912
Despite War Casualties; Suicides Show Decrease

The health of the American peo-
pie in the war year Of 1912 was
probably the best on record, If the
all-time low death rate of 7.35 per
1000 established by the Industrial
policy holders Of the Metropolitan
Life Insurance Company, despite
war losses at certain ages, can be
taken as a criterion. But, the insur-
ance company statisticians point
out, If 1t had not been for the de-
cline in mortality from acute con-
ditions, the health picture for 1912
would have taken on a dl1erent
hue.
Some highlights Of the report Of
the country's health, as mirrored IN
the mortality of the insured group,
were new low death rates from in
fluenza and pneumonia, tubercu-
losis, and diseases and conditions
associated with childbirth. The SUI
icide rate was down 5.S per cent,
while mortality from external caus-
es as q whole was just about the
same in 1912 as in 1941. The death
rate from syphilis was the lowest
on record.
Military Personnel
Referring to the fact that in the
ages is to 54, mortality for 1912
was greater than that for the pre-
ceding year, the StaticianS remark:
sSThe excess is particularly marked
in the age groups is to 10 and 20 to
"a. For example, among white males
at ages 20 to "a, the excess was all
most "a per cent. 1t is. OF course.
at these ages that most of the
deaths of military personnel oc-
cured and, in fact, = per cent OF
the total deaths in this age group
were deaths of military personnel
from all causes. including accidents,
disease, and enemy action.
"Of prime interest In the mortal
ity picture of these Industrial pol
icyhoIders was the number OF war
deaths from enemy action. There
were TAO of them during the year.
And this gives rate for war deaths
among them of As per 100000.
Enumerating other causes OF war
fatalities, In addition to battle cas-
ualties, the statisticians refer TO
military personnel accidentally
killed In training" and fatal acci-
dents In industry that might prop
erly be charged against the war"
inexperienced workers In defense
industries. they say, have contrsbu-
ted to the increase In occupational
accidents.
Contrary TO expectations, MORTAL
lty from childrens diseases-at least
among the insured group-has de-
cIlned. New low records we're estab-
llahed In 1919 for scarlet fever,
whooplng cough. and diphtheFia,
while the rate Tor measles was close
10 Us previous low" ~ World War
T." II IL pointed out, -the concen-
traflon OF large numbers of indiyid-
tials who had not acquired lnimu-
nliy 10 these communicable diseases
Of chlldFhood resulted IN extensive
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-01
KNOX PREDICTING
} NEW TOKYO RAIDS
Navy Secretary Claims Jap
Resistance on Guadal-
canal to End in Month
BY FRANK TREMAINE
United Press Staff Correspondent

united PreSS starr correspondent
Pearl Harbor, Jan. 29-(Delayed)
-(UP)-Secretary Of Navy Frank
Knox returning from two-week
inspection tour of the South Paci-
fic front, predicted today that Or
ganized Japanese resistance on
Guadalcanal would end within 30
days and warned the enemy to pre-
pare for new American air raids on
Tokyo.
Knox, who was accompanied on
his inspection by Admiral Chester
w. Nimitz, commander in-chief Of
the Pacific fleet, reported that on
two occasions-in New Hebrides
and Guadalcanal-his party had
been the target Of heavy Japanese
raids but suffered no casualties.
II think we have disposed of any
threat from Japanese ground fore
es on Guadalcanal," Knox said. II
believe the Japs have abandoned
attempts to reinforce their troops
on Guadalcanal and that within 80
days ell organized resistance on the
island will have ended"
Asked about the prospects OF
more air attacks on Tokyo, Knox
said he could not comment as to
how and when the would be made,
that "the prospects are darn good
and you can tell the Japs to get
ready"
Knox and Nimitz met correspon-
dents in the Admiral's office at Pa
cific fleet headquarters, following
their return from a journey which
will have covered 10000 miles when
Knox gets back to Washington.
They inspected every major Unit
ed States naval base In the Pacific
from Pearl Harbor to Guadalcanal.
including stops at Midway, Canton
and johnson Island, the Fiji Is
lands, Samoa, New Caledonia and
New Hebrides.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-01
cHEMIsTRY AIAKIN0 STRIDES

Los Angeles, Cal. (UP)-The war
Is usheFlng In an almost unbeliey.
able chemical development, accord
ing 10 Dr. q. Ross Robertson. d.
rector Of the chemical lab0TahoTies
Of the University Of California,
Whereas Ia IN ia8s." he states,
''only 1900 organic compounds
WIRE known, Ia 1888 the number
ross 10 ESQ 900 and this number hai
now Increased d fsisoQQ."
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-01
Merchants Division

S4SAAeS~@V0
Of the Army and Navy. Donald j
Post, chairman, has expressed con-
fidence that local residents and con-
Germs will sell the needed amount.
Assisting Mr.. Post with plans fol
the campaign are: Wendell l.. Cross.
representing manufacturers Ronald
A. Daley, business and professional
ofdces; Bruno H. g. Riefe, bankers
and brokers; Kenneth v. Robinson.
real estate and insurance offices;
Francis ]. Skehan, public schools
and buildings; 9. Russell Sumpf,
utilities and services, and Joseph F.
Sullivan, merchants.
Models built since 1885 are sought
by the committee. Prices ranging
from 500 to $46.17 will be paid, de-
pending on the age and make Of
the machine.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-01

Troy, N. Y. (UP)-Russell Sage
College girls have their own solu-
ton to the fuel oil heating prob
lem. The college legislative council
has o. KID q plan whereby the girls
will be permitted to wear wooden
Stacks and ski pants on the campus
and In class.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-01

The Connecticut war Bond quota
for February Is $14, 700, 900, State
Administrator Philip Hewes an
nounced today following receipt OF
information from Washington that
the national quota had been eStab-
ished at $685., 100000.
Connecticut's share is identical
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-01
PRICE TO EXPLAIN
1912 REVENUE ACT
Deputy Collector to Give
Three BrOadcasts Over
I Station WATR

Gabriel Price, senior zone deputy
In charge Of the Waterbury office
Of the Bureau of Internal Revenue,
will be heard in a series of three
broadcasts over WATR this week.
On Tuesday at 1918 p. m. Mr..
Price will discuss the Victory Tax;
on Thursday at the same time his
subject will be the Optional In
come Tax Return; and en- Saturday
at 10:45 a. m. he will give review
Of the Revenue Act Of 1912.
Scripts for the series were pre-
pared by the Bureau Of Internal
Revenue, and radio listeners who
want authentic information on in
come tax problems are urged to lis
ten to this series over WATR.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-01

With the December quota that was
assigned to this state and which
vas exceeded by 81 per cent when
Total sales of SIT, 5000 were re-
corded. The quota again refers only
to the low denomination e bonds
and does not include the former +
and q series.
Although the $14,70O,00O figure
was exceeded in December, the same
quota presents a far difficult prob
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-01

ing on the right. Two scores Of
supernumerary policemen await the
nod to become regulars.
Within the next few weeks sew
eral applications for retirement are
expected from both flremen and po-
licemen. Both departments face o
year Of many changes.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-01
500 TYPEWRITERS
DRIVE OBJECTIVE
Chairman Donald Post An
1Ounces Assistants in
Local Campaign

Representatives of business firms,
manufacturing concerns, offices, and
stores have been named to assist
In the local drive for 500 typewriters
sought by the government for use
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-01

German pilots in prison camps
are being taught the art OF rug
making by British women.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-01

Manhattan Beach. n. X. after q
few hoFs fufleush at their tespee-
Use homes,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-01
ESTABLISHED issS

This store remains closed Monday of each week unit
further notice contribution to the conservation
of fuel for the heating of homes.
Wrap Yourself Up In One Of Those
Fomous SIS Mt. Rock Fleece Coots
And Find Out What Reel overcoos
Comfort Means.
Il You'll snussIe into it cs comfort
y ably and be Gs snug as Q bug in O
"a yus-Mt. Rock fIeeces are woven
= especially for Mt. Rock OveFeoots
= -ond none other - They're spe-
eiolly woven for their abrasive
= qualities - Their resistance TO
friction - wherein the case Of
most fleece eeots eonstent rub
bling o. friction wears she face Of
: the nap off - Mt. Rock fssees
ssey put.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-01

y An ounce of radium is as large
as a big pea, with a value OF
100000.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-01

st. Francis Holy Name society
IS tournament will play their regu-
lar weekly game in the basement
Of the school, this evening.
Conference for the high school
pupils of st. Francis parish will
be held tonight in the lower church
at z o'colck.
Religious instructions for the
grammar school children will be held
on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 in
the parochial school, and at 10 o.
clock Saturday morning, in the low
er church.
Tomorrow is Candlemas day,
candles will be blessed after
the 7:30 o'clock Mass and any of
the parishioners vino wish may have
a candle by calling at the vestry.
Wednesday is the Feast of St.
Blaise - blessing of the threats will
be held after the 7:3O o'clock Mass
at 4 o'clock in the afternoon for
the school children, and at 1880
in the evening.
Friday Is the first Friday of the
month--Masses viii be held at $50.
$50 and 1880 O'Clock. Benediction
in the evening at 1880 O'Clock.
Confessions for the first Friday,
will be held on thursday afternoon
from 4 to 6 O'Clock and In the even
ing at 1880 o'clock.
Meeting Of st. Francis CYO viii be
held "Wednesday evening In the
school hall ct 7:i5.
Next Sunday Is sSoly Communion
Sunday for the CXO.
Collection list viii be sent TO the
printer February Dth-and all those
who wish 10 make up on any OF the
envelopes they missed are requested
10 do 80 rs soon rs possible.
The EaFbenderB NJ their fifteenth
game Of the tournament had the
following scores: Laily, ~, Murphy
20; Conway ~ and Joyce 10.
PVT FTanels Kelly. hon Of mr.. and
Mrs. william y. Kelly o. Lake street
llaa returned ~ FORT @lnndlnh after
Il few days guFloaah At his helne.
Arp. Eaamen william j. cuFlsy.
nnd Wiiiiah Quinn, fetllfned iq
GnssA Guard TxalnlAs Staten a
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-01
HOLY NAME TEAMS
in WEEKLY GAMES
As Tournament Race Spir'
itcd Event; Various
Church Events Listed


st. Francis Holy Name society
IS tournament will play their regu-
lar weekly game in the basement
of the school, this evening.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-01

The Earbenders at their fifteenth
game of the tournament had the
following scores: Lally. ~, Murphy
20; Conway ~ and joyce 10.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-11-03

Psss I6-Wsdnesdsy, November g. 1913