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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-20

left over That reserve has not been built up to this figure yet but it must be very close. It has grown in spite of the small use of wheat and small grains for artificial rubber and explosives. At parity it would continue to grow at the margins of the Food Bowl indefinitely, to other sur plus situations, till enough alcohol and butadiene plants are con- ceived to catch up with the farmer.
 The talk about wheat and other grain materials being insufficient for any rubber or explosive pro- duction that the country can now manage is nonsense. Look at the surpluses and the suggestions that farmers should work at fats.
 The reasons for this are obvi- ous. Many years ago one of our great essayists and philogists, H. L. Mencken, expressed the opinion that farmers were a bunch of loafers who worked at planting a little while each year and at harvesting another little while and spent the intervals sleep ing and junketing.
 SOUNDS LIKE WORK
 Of course the milch COWS and the weeds and the feeding ani- mals must have taken the same vacation; the fences were rebuilt by brownies, the wood was cut by gnomes; the postponed jobs of the heavy seasons took care of themselves. No buildings needed repair or repainting: there was no smith work on tools and i'm plements, and when I saw my tenant Sam making a new set of harness out of an old outfit and spare leather from some other old harness one Sunday afternoon, it was an optical illusion.
 The farmer works the longest days I know of, if he happens to be good farmer. The mere ac- countancy on my own small farm runs to about sixteen pages a year, for income tax and what that means in entries and transac- tions is appalling. What it means in plans and performances is al most incredible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-20
MEASLES RAMPANT
 IN CONNECTICUT
49l New Cases Reported to State Department;
 54 in Waterbury

Fifty-four new cases of measles were reported this week to the State Department of Health. The report also revealed that 491 new measles cases prevailed throughout the State of Connecticut, which Is 49 over the previous report.
 This city also reported six new cases of scarlet fever and one lobar pneumonia. Reports from other communities in this vicinity on num- bers of new measles cases were: Watertown, 2; Thomaston, l: Bea- con Falls, 4; Cheshire, 2; and Vol colt, l..
 Four new cases Of meningococcus meningitis was reported last week, three of which were from Bridgeport and one from New Haven. This number is five less than the prevl- ous weeks report.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-20

The idea that the farmer gets up in the morning, milks few COWS, blows corn for while, slops few pigs and goes to the movies before retiring at what the city feller considers a ridicu- lously early hour is not tenable in a country which uses a smaller personnel and less horsepower to raise more f-od, by 40 per cent, than it did generation ago.
 Agriculture has improved even more rapidly than mechanical methods in this country. Scien- tific agriculture, like veterinary medicine, began in Scotland and Germany and Switzerland; it has been continued in the United States. Americans did not dis cover the principles which led to the electric light, the telegraph and telephone, the airplane, the submarine and many other things, but they discovered a good many original facts and used them socially better than almost anyone else.
 In agriculture the United States is now without rival. Germany preceded us with schools for it's study, but this country had so much larger fields for research and study and so much more in- centive for study that the agri- cultural methods and yield of the United States now make those of the European states, expecting Ru- mania and the Ukraine, seem triv- ial.
 PRODUCTION CAPACITY
 A circle with radius of 300 miles from center in Des Noines, Iowa, for instance, would include far more basic food production meat and cereals-than there is in Europe, or was, when those coun- tries were at full production.
 There is tremendous produc- ton outside that circle, of course. in Texas, California, New York, Flor ida and the South. But that is enough to match all the Nazis will grow during the war years.
 Armies march on their stomachs.
 Mir. Bonaparte made the observa- tion. He missed a boat, when he forgot that fact.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-20
PONTIAC BUILDS TIN FISH' VIA
 ASSEMBLY LINE
By ANTHONY G. DE LORENZO limited Press Staff COrrespOndentl

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Detroit. May 20. (UP)-Deadly aircraft torpedoeS - "tin fish" to the boys who drop them on thG enemy-are rolling of production lines of General Motors Pontiac division at a speed which should be source of steady discomfort to the Axis.
 One of these cigar-shaped bun- dles of destruction weighs nearly 8 ton. has more than 5000 parts and costs 10 or 12 times as much as 8 medium- priced automobile. It is powerful enough to put $60000,- 900 battleslnip out of commission.
 One of Pontiac's six war produc- ton assignments, the aircraft tor pedo is one of the most complicated and self-suficient weapons of mod ern, warfare. Its thousands of part and hundred of assemblies give it the powers of propulsion, navigation and destruction.
 What It Must Do
 Here's the torpedo's everyday task:
 After it is dropped into the water by a low-f1ying plane, it must seize and hold the precise depth which the pilot has set on the control mechanism. This is 10 or 12 feet for a destroyer, much deeper for 8 battleship.
 Generating its own power by us- ing the expansive forces of com- pressed air, steam and gases from "burning alcohol fed into a turbine engine, the torpedo races through the water toward its target - it's course controlled by gyro me. chanism.
 The weapons final duty, o1 course, is to explode the second 1t hits its objective-and not before.
 Use Auto Know How
 Pontiac has succeeded in apply ing automotive assembly-line tech- niques to manufacture of the tor pedo, some of whose parts must be held to "tolerances" of 25 one-mil- lionths of an inch Until recently the "tin fish" were built only by the Navy in it's own arSenals.
 WltH tIle Eelp Ol HiOIe IIldu 4UU plants from coast to coast, Pontiac not only machines and finishes parts for the torpedo, but also makes it's own gyros - the "heart and brain" of the weapon Some of the gyro's parts are so tiny hun dreds of them may be concealed in a thimble. They must be fabricated with A medical hypOdermic nee dle in an air-conditioned, dust free room.
 Pontiac also is the country's largest producer of heavy anti aircraft artillery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-20
ENEMY AFRICAN LOSSES 3O5,OOO
Axis Lost 40 Warships, 5000 Planes and 1000
 Tanks Claims Eden

London, May 20.-UP) Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden revealed today that enemy losses in the African and Mediterranean theaters since the Fl Alamein offensive ex- ceeded 305, 900 killed, wounded or taken prisoner and that the Axis lost fl warships 5000 planes and 1000 tanks.
 Eden. speaking at a ConServa tive party conference, said 500,000 tons of enemy merchant shipping was sunk and 100000 tons seriously dam aged.
 The warships destroyed included two cruisers and "A submarines, he said
 'In the far north Pacific Ameri- can forces have made progress in operations which will, we trust, drive the Japanese from the Aleutian Islands" he declared.
 Eden said the Royal Air Force bomber commands strength was growing steadily.
 We know what is best for Ger many he said. "Bombing by day and night ceaSelessly and continu- ously hour by hour, until the war is won. That is the program we have prepared for Germany.
 Germany is being bombed not only around the clock but around the map. Nor will Mussolini be for gotten"
 Eden pointed out that Great Bri- tain was the only government which went to war of it's own free will to redeem the pledge to Poland
 We are at war because we know that treaties must be observed and pledges must be met if the world is to enjoy enduring peace he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-20
Good Evening.
THE CAN PLAN

It's not too soon to be planning very active season of canning, Beginning of course with rhubarb first, Slogan of the housewife: Let's do our worst. After that come asparagus and peas, Strawberries raspberries, do loads of these And each vegetable as it comes along, Follow directions, you can't go wrong. Mess up each fruit and berry in season, Don't skip gooseberries for any known reason Cold pack any old pack can as you go, Get your extra sugar, join the canning TOW. It's not too soon to start planning. very active season of canning, Start with rhubarb put 1t down, or Is 1t up? Measure carefully cup py cup, Fill LID your cupboards with jellies and jams, String beans, tomacoes, carrots and yams
 EM EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-20
PRIVATE SHEA ON PERMANENT FORCE

The board of fire commissioners made James R. Shea, brother of City Clerk Joseph M. Shea, a per- manent member of the fire depart ment at short meeting in city hall yesterday.
 Pvt. Shea, member of the civilian defense auxiliary force, has been doing active duty at Field St. head quarters for several weeks.
 The board also received check of $50 from, Daniel T. Harrington. Jr., acting in behalf of his father, Daniel T. Harrington of $50 Willow street. His letter stated his appre- citation for services of the fire de- partment in extinguishing a recent fire in property owned by the fam fly. The money was put into the firemen's retirement fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-20

Raymond F. Sullivan, son of Mrs John Sullivan of 85 Greeneaf Avenue graduated this week from the air. plane mechanics school operated by the Army Air Forces Technical Training Command at Roosevelt Field, N Y. He recently promoted to corporal in recognition Of his combined abilities soldier and mechanic Only who receive grades we'll above average in general alerness test and mechancia aptitude test are selected for training in the Technical Training Command Sull- van like other members of his class has thus completed the third stage of training in the New York of the Technical Training Command. Earlier he attended the Academy of Aeronautcs at La Guarda Field N. Y and the Casey Jones School of Aeronautics at Newark N J. If he proves physically qualified, he will soon receive training as an aerial gunner and thus become duel specialist in the combat of Army Air forces unit Sullivan, graduate of Crosby High school was tool
 maker before entering the service He has two brothers in the Army Sergeant Arthur Sullivan who is serving seas and Private Ernest Sullivan stationed at Buckley Field Denver, Colo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-20

The avors given at party aren't the only with strings attached to them . Traffic courts dispense justice except in small towns with speed traps There they dispense with justice We'll lot of perfect backs the beaches this year and hear lot of per feet comebacks Britains prime minister reports that he and Roosevelt well ahead of the Allied armies and moving swiftly Just like the Germans. The average doctor says Photographer knows about 900 words. Including please remit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-20


 Dust Bowl days. It can be stretched by blowing barnyards and areas of relatively low production, incon- veniently situated and fenced and cultivated at a disproporNonate ex- pense of labor. That is happening now; Secretary Wickard anticipates an increase of 10,0Oo,o00 acres in food crop land this year.
 However, marginal tracts and the conveniences of ample hog lots and turning around places for vehicles can be largely re- covered after the war. Erosion in marginal areas is thoroughly understood by the farmers and it's preventives and remedies have been principal study of Amer ican agriculture in the Food Bowl for 20 years or so; there will be damage but nothing irremedia- ble
 DIFFICULT COMPARISONS
 The AAA in Iowa has examined the plans of about onefourth of the farmers in that central agricultural state 5O,oo0 of 229,O0O. If farming conditions are at all similar to last years, the production increase should be II per cent more corn, 15 per cent more soy beans, 35 to 40 per cent more brood sows-and ' per cent more cattle.
 Those last two figures are not contradictory. The relative pro duction figures of lady pigs and heifers has been mentioned.
 Since Secretary Wickard has already estimated the general in- crease in food production in this country at 3.5 per cent vitf good luck, there is little use to com
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-20

Robert M. Watts, of MT. and Mrs. A. J. Watts o1 54 HighaWn Street, is awaiting post as one Of the unsung heroes of the ground drew aboard an aircraft carrier at aviation base He was recently promoted to the rating of aviation machnlSts mate third class upon graduation from the Naval Air Technical Training Center at Navy Pier in Great Lakes, Illinois, last week He included in class of 145 Buejackets graduated aviation machnsts mates and aviation metalsmlthS Machnists's mates learn to repair arpane engines, while metalSmths work the metalWork of the air. craft He earned selection to the school upon making high in series of aptitude tests taken during recruit training.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-20
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 s1 91N'>Sex Battle of the Food Front
Farmers "Stretch" Land For War Production But Take Care New Dust Bowls Don't Form

Phil Strong, famed for his books and stories of farm life, was as- signed by NEA Service to visit states in the midwest "Breadgas- ket"-and to find out what farm CTS are thinking and doing as war presses new burdens upon them. Here Is the fourth of six articles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-20
REACH SETTLEMENT
 IN REPLEVIN ACTION

Withdrawal papers were filed in common pleas court today in the $400 damage suit brought by Nor man E. Blondin of Waterbury against Motors, Inc. The plaintiff, whose car was replevied by the de- fendant, sought to recover the diff ference, between the amount he owed on the car and the purchase price paid by the next owner of the car, and also an insurance payment. He claimed he owed $77l.93 when the car was taken back and 1t was was later sold by the defendant for $965.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-20
BRIDGE CLUB
 IS ENTERTAINED
Mrs Jas. German Hostess 1; 4O=HOur Devotion Begins
 Friday, Ends Sunday
WATERVILLE Correspondent: Mrs. William E. Rooney. 19O Dwight st.
 Telephone 3-8475

Waterville, May 20-Mrs. James German entertained her bridge club at her home on Homer street Tuesday evening, Prizes were awarded to high scorers and lunch was served. Present were: Mrs Daniel Sullivan, Mrs. James Nc Aree, Miss Josephine LaChance Mrs. Joseph Seery, Mrs. Thomas Buckley, Mrs. Francis Whelan anc Mrs. William Rooney.
 Court Welch, Foresters of Amer ica will meet this evning at For esters hall at 8 o'clock.
 Girl Scout Troop No. Is will meet this evening at the home of theil leader Mrs. Sidney Henchel oi Thomaston avenue.
 The Forty Hours Devotion of St. MiChaelS R. C. church will oper tomorrow morning at 7:30 o'clock and will colse with a high Mass sunday morning at II 0 CLOCK. inc junior choir of the church will meet with Miss Winifred Delaney, organ ist at 6:30 tomorrow evening. The auditing committee of Pride of Welch Circle, No. 1348, will meet next Tuesday evening at o'clock in Forester's hall. The members of the committe are Mrs. Louis Dadario, chairman, Mrs. William Dunlavey, Mrs. Frances Whelan, Mrs. Thomas Buckley, Mrs. Edward Barlow and Mrs. Ethel ByrneS.
 A special meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of St. Michael's church will be held Monday evening at 8 o'clock in the church hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-20
POLICE ASSISTANCE PRAISED IN LETTER

Praiseworthy letters from Thomas HeWes of the Treasury Department and c. J. Allen, a member of the War Bond Promotion committee which sponsored the Jap sub ex- hibit, complimented the good work of Supt. Daniel J. Carson and the personnel of the police department for their performance in traffic and crowd control during the recent ex- hibit
 Patrollnan Francis P. Mccarthy, who was inducted into the Army Tuesday, was granted a wartime leave of absence. Patrolman Me Carthy was attached to the meter collections division.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-20
10000 ,OOO Smokes
 For State Servicemen
Campaign Now Underway Sponsored By Conn., State
 Guard, Conn. Restaurant Association

Nickels and dimes ngled continuously in Servicemens cigarette placed in restaurants throughout the city today Waerburans tried to boost the "More Than lO Million Cigarettes" campaign arranged by the Connecticut Restaurant Association and sponsored the Connecticut State Guard With nickel contributed scheduled to buy pack of cigarettes the coast price to the manu
 facturer the drive committee hopes 10 million
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-20

Robert R. Mole, of Officer and Mrs. Arthur Mole of 1924 Chase Parkway, member of Uncle Sans Navy for the past eight months is now aboard vessel on the high seas Seaman First Class Mole is gradu ate of Leayenworth High School and before enisting earned weekly stipend at the Modern Glass Company Tom Behan and Les Williams, popular Scovl employees, are among the first Waterburians sporting new straw hats.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-20

Mir and Mrs. Harold Ford of Arden Road held open house recently in honor of Mir. Fords parents Mir and Mrs. Chauncey H. Ford who were celebrating s years of matrimonial bliss Dr. C. H. Cole of Pine Street has purchased F. w. Dauch's house on Conis- ton Avenue. The Dauch's have moved to West Hart ford. Ethel H. Richard of Highland Avenue and George J. Sanders of Adelaide Avenue will middle aise-it at the West Side Hill Methodist Church two days hence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-20
A WONDERFUL TRIP

Friday May 2l, 1927 Iindberg crossed the ocean, thing which never before done In just a wonderful little airplane. And that wonderful all alone. It sixteen years ago today This great long trip made So this is the greatest anniversary, Which from our memory never fade Let us all remember the good things that done And forget the many deeds of error, Then great big mental victory, Over wrong will surely come. Now 1t is very easy to cross, the great big Can it really ever be possible for you and me? IL certainly would be most gigantic sail, Let very patiently wait and see He landed in Paris several thousand miles away After making the great big trip alone. Just now he is taking well earned rest With all his family and friends at home
 DANIEL GILLETTE.
 Good Nigh
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-20

Russel J. G. Laponte, seaman second class and son of Roland C. Laponte of 53 East Dover Street has been granted leave following completion of his basic training at the U S. Naval Training Station, Sampson, N Y He is now eligible for further assignment where additional instruction will be given. Upon completion of ths next step in his naval careers Blueiacket Laponte may qual fly for petty officer rating.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-20

erosion, Okies, fertilizer short ages and similar problems that it migh tbe as well to forget in the present emerg engy, but pre- serve for perm anent f u t ure reference.
 Stretching" a farm is an idea that can be talk en in several ways. A farm can be stretched till it breaks, as hannened in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-20

Books that have made the most impression the last year two less religious in nature. For instance, 'The Song of Bernadette' headed the reading list for good part of 1942 only to give way to 'The RObe" both stories of real merit and most engaging The former is in the filming process. One of the highly engaging books of recent months is the psycho-thrller, Laura, something in mystery stories.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-20
"THE LEOPARD MAN"

"The Leopard Man" RKO Radios mystery drama with Dennis O'Keefe, Margo and Jean Brooks prominently featured will have its New York premiere at Broadway's Rialto theater on Wednesday Q9).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-20
By Phil Stone
Author of State Fair" Written for NEA Service)

Conservation has been going on in this country ever since 1t noticed that disorganized exploitation of the soil had started Dust Bowls other
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-20

Ecuador Is constructing 672 miles of the Pan-America Highway.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-20

saboteurs are active in Mexico.
Evening star., 1943-10-26
Ii. Charles Wright
Dies in Plane Crash

1t. Charles Wright, 81. Navy pilot
Bethesda, Md, was lost at sea of
San Diego, Calf, Saturday morn
ing when his single-seater fighter
plane crashed, according to a tele-
gram received by his sister, Mrs
Elmer B. Thomas, $50 Shepherd
street NV.
The telegram said there was little
possibility that the body would be
recovered, Mrs. Thomas said.
A native of Leesburg, Va, 1t.
Wright was the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clinton Wright, Doubs, Md.
He was a graduate of Frederick
(Md) High School. He was en-
ployed by the American Ice Co. un-
til his enlistment in the Navy about
two years ago.
1t. Wright received his prefight
training at the University of Geor-
gia and was commissioned eight
months ago when he won his wings
at the Naval Air Station at Pensa-
cola, Fla.
Besides his parents, 1t. Wright is
survived by seven brothers and five
sisters. Three of the brothers are
in the service and two are expected
to be inducted shortly.
1t. Herbert Wright, 33, is serving
ioverseas with the Army Air Forces.
Evening star., 1943-10-26
NH Won Pagenhar'dt,
Engineer, Dies Here

MaXimilian Hugo Won Pagenhardt
So, construction engineer, died yes
terday at his home in the Wardman
Park Hotel after a brief illness. He
was founder and president of M,
H. Pagenhardt & Co., designers and
constructors of power plants.
A native of Stuttgart, Germany
he was the son of Baron Robert and
Princess Alexandria Won Pagenhardt
He came to this country in 1910 and
became a naval architect for the
Mississippi Valley Transportation
Co. of st. Louis. He designed a
number Of vessels for War Depart
ment's use on the Mississippi River
He also designed ships for the
Standard Oil Co. and the Cities
Service Co. for use on Central and
South American rivers.
In 1904 he received a B. A. degree
from the Royal School of Cadets in
Berlin and was graduated from the
Student School of Ensigns in Pots
dam. For time he served as a
lieutenant in the 120th Regiment,
known as the Kaiser Wilhelm H."
Before coming to this country he
worked as naval architect for the
Royal Polytechnicum in Charlotten-
burg
He Is survived by a son, Pvt. Rob-
ert Won Pagenhardt, U. S. A. A
member of the American Society of
Mechanical Engineers, he had con-
tributed number of articles to
technical journals on marine engi-
neerir9.
Funeral services will be held
Thursday in st. Adams Church.
followed by burial in Rock Creek
Cemetery.
Evening star., 1943-10-26
Mrs. Elizabeth N. Ralph
Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Elizabeth N. Ralph, II, widow
OF the former head of the Bureau of
Engraving and Printing, died yester-
day at her home, 1920 Rittenhouse
street NV, after a six-month ILL
ness.
A native of Rockford, Ill, she came
here 43 years ago when her husband,
Joseph E. Ralph, was selected as
postmaster of the House by Speaker
Joseph Cannon. Mr., Ralph, who
died 2l year ago. served as head of
the Bureau Of Engraving arrl Print
ing for II years, during which time
he supervised construction of the
bureaus building on lower Four
teenth street
Mrs. Ralph for many years had
been active in charity work. She
was educated in Rockford and Chi
cago schools.
Funeral services will be held at 9
am. Thursday in the Blessed Sacra-
ment Catholic Church. Burial will
be in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
She leaves three sons, Robert A
and Daniel P. Ralph of Washington
and Edward j. Ralph of Los Angeles
and seven grandchildren.