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The Wilmington morning star., 1943-08-31
CHAPTER FORTY-SIX

So that was the mystery about
Martin. He was working for ,ae
government, not against it. IN
stead OF being some sort of spy,
he was a member of the F.B.I.
This explained many things. why
he had pretended to have come
south just for his health, why he
turned up so unexpectedly in odd
places, why he had that diathermy
machine in his trailer for short
wave messages, yet it did not ex-
plain everything to Karen's COM
plete satisfaction.
It did not explain, for instance.
why he had told her to leave his
heart alone,' so that there still
might be the mystery OF some love
affair in Marty's life, and why he
had known so much about Karen
and her whole household, although
that may have explained why he
had cultivated her friendship, so
that he could add to what knowl-
edge he had had, and it did not
explain why Marty stayed away
during the days that followed.
These were the thoughts that
bothered Karen during her con-
valescence, which gave hr plnty
Of opportunity to think matters
over and find the answers to many
of the riddles that had puzzled
her before. Fortunately she had
suffered only a flesh wound frsm
the bullet that old Jan had fired
during that tense struggle in the
darkness Of the tower room, SO
her injury was not serious; care
full dressings and sufficient rest
and Karen would be as good as
new once more, to use DR.. Ben
nets words.
Nevertheless, she thought n t
Marty could have come TO see her
and to inquire about her condition
Hadn't he said that she had saved
her fathers life and perhaps his
own? Didn't he think that because
of their friendship, and her belief
in him, that he ought to show
some interest in her recovery? No
doubt he had many more matters
that would nave TO be cleared up
before this case was closed, but
just the same, Karen could not
understand why Marty ay e d
away, making no effort to see her
or get in touch with her in any
way.
Marty had told her not to blame
Jan too much, not to think too bad.
ly of him. Her father explained
further that Jan had been only a
tool" means to an end. His
arrest had led to the other mem
bers and heads of the spy ring.
Old Jan had done what he had,
obeying orders under the threat
of what would happen to his rela-
tives living in the old country, a
country under the spiked heel OF
the Gestapo that could reach, in
its powerful pressure, clear across
the sea to instill terror into the
heart of an old man.
Jim Bell would testify in Jan S
favor, as to his long years of faith
full service in the household. Be-
cause Of his grief at having turned
on a master Jan really had loved
and having shot at his master S
daughter, Jan had made co-l-
! fession that had led to those other
arrests. For this reason, as well
as his age. the old servant prob
ably would get off with a light
sentence.
"a mighty clever young man,
that friend of yours." Karen's ia
ther said with admiration and re-
spect unconcealed Perhaps, with
, fathers seeing heart, he also
suspected that his daughter felt
much the same in regard to Mar
The Wilmington morning star., 1943-08-31
PRINCE is KILLED

BERN, Aug. 30.-lR-A tiny no.
tice on the back page Of the
Frankfurter Zietung today an
nounced that Capt. DR.. Hans
Georg, prince of Schonaich- Caro-
lath and eldest son of Hermine
Won Preussen, widow of Kaiser
Wilhelm, was killed August 9 ON
the eastern front.
The Wilmington morning star., 1943-08-31
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-21
To Be Continued

For more than four hours last night, men and women stopped cars, made house to house inquir- ies, and probed woods, in the vic- inity in search for 15 year old girl who fled from her father at Fulton park shortly after p. m. Evading her pursuers, the girl re- turned home of her own violation shortly after midnight.
 It was reported that she had been instructed by her father to keep away from certain boys at Fulton park. Disobeying him she met last night (a the boys, and (b) her father. in that order. When she saw (b), she ran. When she failed to arrive home an hour later. neighbors and friends be- gan the search.
 And when our little heroine ar rived home, what did her father say? Was he pleased? Was he mad? What was her story? Sorry, h.st tt>s- l. --l>>->~ ~-~ ~~--s s~.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-21
HARRY N. GEORGE
 REFUSED LICENSE
Torrington Chiropodist's Application Accepted in
 1940, Later Denied

Superior Court Judge Frank P, McEvoy yesterday issued an order requiring the state board of chiro- practic examiners to show cause why an alternative writ of manda- mus requiring it to issue a chiro- practic license to Harry N. George of Torrington should not be issued. A hearing on the Torrington mans request was held at chamber ses- sion of the court.
 The petitioner said his applica- ton for a license was accepted in 194O and a deposit was paid but later returned and the board de- nied the license. He stated he grad uated from the School of Chiro- practic in New York and practiced in Vermont from 1884 to 1940.
 Although Attorney Michael ". Blansfield is counsel fo'' the peti- tioner, States Attorney J. Howard Roberts of Litchf1eld County pre- sented the case in accordance with statutory requirements on such mat ters. Board members who are listed as defendants are Arthur A. Ander- son of Naugatuck, J. A. Fishman of New Haven, and Edwin H. Lotz Of New Britain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-21
coffee will be a drink!
 Pre-Cool Coffee Before Icing

SOAASC WILL UC d
 Pre-Cool Coffee Before Icing
 Sometimes it's not convenient to make iced coffee by the above meth od. In some cases it may be neces- sary for you to preceded cof- fee over the ice cubes. In that case, make regular r-strength coffee, using one heaping tablespoon for every cup of water. When coffee Is made, pour it into a tightly covered glass jar, cool, and place 1t in the refrig- orator. To serve, pour, the cold coffee into tall glasses half filled with ice.
 For an interesting variation, try making iced coffee with coffee cubes. Freeze freshly made regular strength coffee in the ice tray of your refrigerator. To serve, place the cubes of frozen coffee in tall glasses and pour hot, regular strength, freshly made coffee over them. Remember always, that no matter which of the methods for making iced coffee you use, the cof- fee must be freshly-made, strong enough, and pure!
 We'll be drinking more and bet ter coffee this summer. That means we'll be brighter, peppier group of home frontiers. That means lunch box thermos bottles will be filled with new energy and stimulation for war workers. Nothing can take the place of coffee when you're fatigued and let down. Every con- sumer in the country is grateful for the improvement in the shipping situation that has made the new in- crease in the coffee ration possible. And we're all looking forward to the day when coffee rationing can be completely eliminated!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-21
Iced Coffee Lovers
 Receive Good News
Ration Increase Brightens Prospects for Hot Summer
 Months; Weaker Brews No Longer Necessary

There are lots of good reasons for the new increase in the coffee ra- tion being the biggest-and best food news to come out of Washing ton in recent months. First, of course, it means everybody will get more of their favorite beverage. A pound every three weeks, instead of once month, for every valid coupon. But, probably more import ant, the new increase means that better coffee will be the rule of the day! There isn't a housewife in the country who should be tempted now to try to stretch her coffee allow ance by serving a weaker brew or using any packaged stretchers. There never was any doubt but that people like pure, full-Strength cof- fee best, and now they're going to have it!
 Use Your Increase For
 Iced Coffee
 Right now, the increase in the coffee ration means one thing to millions of Americans-the can have their iced coffee! The pros poets looked rather dismal for a while, but now whatever inclem- encieS the weather may bring, iced coffee will be available to make the heat bearable. It is unchallenged as a summer drink, not only for it's Stimulating qualities but for the sheer goodness and refreshment it brings. Use your increased coffee all loWance for iced coffee. But be sure to make that iced coffee good!
 To get good iced coffee, it stands to reason that you've got to start with good hot coffee. There's no magic way of making good iced coffee from poor, weak, stale hot coffee that's been standing around for hours losing flavor and aroma. There are two, and only two meth ods for making iced coffee that is rich in color, sparkling clear and full of delicious coffee flavor. They're easy, and there's no reason for spelling any of the coffee that's been set aside for you under ra- tioning
 Pour Hot Coffee Over Ice Cubes
 Coffee experts agree that the very best iced coffee is made by pouring fresh, hot, double-strength coffee right over ice cubes! Make the hot coffee by your favorite method, talk ing all your usual precautions of measuring coffee and water accur- ately into very clean pot. Use two heaping tablespoons of coffee for each Bounce measuring cup of wa ter. Pour the hot, freshly-made cof- fee into tall glasses filled with ice. The double strength coffee will make up for the dilution caused by the melting ice. And that iced
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-21

If you keep your cash in the bank and pay by check then (with apolo- gies to Shakespeare) "Who st als" your "purse steals trash," for your check book has no value to the purse snatcher.
 We offer two checking services:
 1) The regular check ing account, for the woman who wishes to maintain a substantial balance to compensate for services rendered.
 p The ThriftiCheck account is ideal for the housewife, business or professional m an or woman, who does not wish to maintain a fixed balance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-21

LAWS, was dUlc IO Say ocIlOuSly that If a man started to tell all the things done wrong in Washing ton, we'd all be run out of town"
 Maybe he had an advance ink ling of what was coming, but he confessed frankly: we have no clear-cut policy on dealing with the food problem. We deal with the problem piecemeal, taking up each crisis as it comes along
 From this you gather that it is in dealing with food problems piece meal--first sugar, then coffee, then potatoes, then meat and butter, then rolbacks and sub.idies-that much of the confusion has arisen from the orders from Washington, issued without or before blueprints have been drawn up to show how those orders are to be carried out or en- forced.
 The War Food Administration, in the few months of it's existence and an in the few weeks it was under the administration of Chester, issued few orders. Davis was criticized for this for an apparent do-nothing attitude which seemed to slow up government agencies wanted to is sue in hurry to meet some parti- cular situation.
 OPPOSED CEILING ON CATTLE
 OPA wanted ceiling prices issued on live cattle, and on fresh vege- tables. WFA, under Davis, resisted because it did not think such retail ceiling prices could be enforced, be- cause the difficulty of grading made it impossible to tie price with quality, because it was afraid that price ceilings would cause the pro- ducers to give up raising these commodities.
 Judge Marvin Jones, who suc- ceeded Chester Davis to the job of War Food Administrator, has thus far declined to stick his neck out" and declare what his policies are to be.
 Washington has s1ou reason to believe that Judge Jones will play closer ball with the crowd at 1900 Pennsylvania Avenue, including the West Wing directors of war mobili- zation and economic stabilization, Justice James E. Byrnes and Judge M. Vinson. All ex-Congressmen, they get along, speak the same language, and take orders. There will be less internal confusion under this set-up Price Administrator Prentiss M. Brown is a Capitol Hill auumnus too-and this Big Four of Food may be expected to sing close harmony to whatever tune may be called by the President. Also, they will use their full influence as ex-Congress- men to bring Congress into line with the administration policy.
 BEGGED COTTON
 Chester Davis, as War Food Ad- ministrator, operated differently. He had the confidence of the farm organizations, the full support of the Department of Agriculture staff, and he was rapidly gaining the sup port of not only a majority of Con- gress but the food industry-the packers, processors and dealers. Davis was popular, to such an ex- tent that he was the common choice for an overall flood dictator" to control not only production and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-21

where it appeared, and thereby stripping the board of all it's turis- diction.
 Had the governor signed the bill removing them from ofiice, this years tax lists would have been invalid, under Atty-Gen. Paliotti's ruling, and the city would have found difficulty in collecting its taxes on this years list and the as- sessors' office would have been in a dilemma for many weeks until some court action could be taken to vali- date either of the act sof the old assessors or of the new ones ap- pointed under the bill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-21

the assessors bill. according to Atty. Gen. Francis Pallottis decision Monday that acts passed by the last legislature took effect on the date mentioned them.
 The bill stipulated that it should take effect July 1. It reached the governors desk after that date, therefore had the governor signed it the provisions in it would be re- troactive to July l.
 The bill clearly abolished the pres- ent board of apportionment and taxation" the legal title of the local assessors. by eliminating that name from all sections of the charter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-21
CIO Farley

The new contract between the American Brass Co.,, and the C.. I. O. to become effective Sept. 3O, when the old one expires, was dis cussed by CIO representatives from Ansonia, Waterbury and Torrington unions of the ABCo at headquarters last night.
 John T. Driscoll of Waterbury, international representatives of the Mine, Mill & Shelter Work CTS union, presided. At the next meeting plans will be discussed for negotiations with the American Brass Co.,, with regard to the new contract.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-21
FIREMAN DOOLEY
 PROUD OF SONS Four in Service; One Re- ceives Air Medal for
 MeritOriOus Work
WATERVIllE MISS ALICE MacMULLEN g Chapel Street
 Phone 3-7217

Waterville, July 21.-Fire Lieut.. John Dooley of the Waterville fire station was certainly proud to re- ceive a notification of his sons award of an Air Medal for his dis tinguished service.
 Staff Sergeant Joseph Dooley was cited for meritorious achievement while participating in an aerial flight over the ocean near Madang, New Guinea.
 The letter informing MT. Dooley of his sons achievement was sent straight from the base in the Pacific. It was signed by Lieutenant General George c. Kenney.
 MT. Dooley has three more sons in the service, two are in the air corp and one in the Navy.
 Parade Planned
 The Casper Davis Drum Corp at last nights meeting decided to have parade in the future in Water vile. This would be undertaken to sell War Stamps for the Shangri- La. The plans will be completed at the next meeting. Everyone's CO., operation is asked and further an- nouncements concerning the parade will be made later.
 Olin Barrie of the Air Corps, an honorary member of the drum corps, was a visitor at the meeting. He Is stationed in Florida.
 John Shea, Coast GuardSman, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Marie Shea Shea was released recently from a Coast Guard hospital at Manhat- tan Beach, where he received treat ment.
 MT. and Mrs. James McAree of Thomaston avenue, are spending "a week in New York. Their son, Dickie, is visiting in Hudson, N. Y.
 Farley Thursday
 The Girl Scout club, number 16, will hold meeting Thursday at the home of Mrs. Frank Carney of 49 Chapel street. Hereafter meet ings will be held every Thursday at 7:30 p. m.
 Mrs. G. Lane of Downes street, was elected as temporary air raid sector chief of Sector D-86. The election was held last night at Mrs. Lanes home.
 Miss Guldane Keshian, librarian of the children's department of the Waterville branch of the Silas Bron- son Library, is on vacation. Miss Mary Jane Hayes is taking her place until her return.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-21
Who's Surprised?

A surprise blackout test was held Monday night at the Water bury Tool division, Vickers, Inc, which Army and Navy officials witnessed it was revealed today However, plant officials refused to comment on the test but disclosd ethat similar tests have been held previously.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-21
God and Country

Rev. James P. Kerwin, son of Mrs. Mary A. Kerwan, of B Fairview street, who is serving as an Army chaplain at Morris Field, Charlotte, N. C., has been promoted to the rank of cap tain. A graduate of Sacred Heart parochial school, Crosby High school, St. Thomas semin- ary and St. Bernard's seminary, he was an assistant pastor in Bridgeport before entering the service last fall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-21
LObbyist's Fee

Walter F. Torrance of this city has received S100 from the Con- necticut Light and Power Com pany for his services in that com pany's behalf during the 1943 ses- sion of the General Assembly, it was revealed to the Secretary of the State yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-21
SAYS MARVEL AGE REMOTE

Pasandena. Cal. CUP)-Prof. w. Pickering of the California Insti- tute of Technology warns the public against expecting a world of super development immediately after the war as a result of the progress being made in electronics. There will be some, he comedies, but the "age of marcels," he insists, lis still re- mote"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-21
442 CARLOADS OF FURNITURE

Vancouver, Wash, (UP)-Four haundred forty-two carloads of fur niture, believed to be the largest single shipment of household fur niture ever sent to the Pacific coast, recently were delivered to Vancouver for the 5,386 row houses in the city's war housing program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-21
MAIL EARLY OVERSEAS

Washington (UP) - Christmas mail for men in the Navy, Coast Guard or Marines who are overseas, must be posted between Sept. 1o and Oct. 3l the Nevy Department has announced. Parcels cannot ex ceed pounds in weight, 15 inches in length, or 36 inches in length and girth combined.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-21
Spotlighting Brass CityNews
Gas Masks

A meeting of the Auxiliary Police will be held tonight at Police Headquarters at ' o'clock. The meeting has been called by Superintendent of Police Daniel J. Carson for the purpose of train ing members of the Auxiliary Police in the use of the gas mask.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-21
By PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat Washington Corr,

formula troubles said deposed Administrator before his authority and resigned from his ob hurried by a quick presidential acceptance.
 issued from Washington" said there already worked out with order saed blue o is be administered and enforced"
  it is then,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-21
LADD'S MAIL TOPS

Although Alan Ladd went into uniform immediately after finish ing China" he is today receiving 2O00 fan letters daily, the greatest amount of fan mail in the history of Hotion nict,SrsA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-21
Food Muddle Needs
 Enforcement Method, Saws Ex-Chief Davis

series of articles dealing with homefront plans problems food administration policy with Chester Davis resigned head of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-21
GOVERNOR AVERTS DILEMMA LOCALLY
Baldwin's Signature on Assessors Bill Would
 Have Caused Headache

Waterbury would have been in dilemma had the governor signed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-21

distribution but also rationing
 He was a practical administrator. His handling of the demand for ceiling prices on cotton in the bale was cast in point:
 OPA was bent on having a ceil- ing price on raw cotton, fearing that otherwise it either would force up prices of cotton cloth or squeeze the mill operators into shutdown.
 Writing a price order on some 600 qualities of cotton staple would have been an intricate task, with real en- forcement of the order almost i'm possible.
 So Davis achieved the result, not by an order, but by offering for sale at 21.38 cents per pound the 100000 bales of government-owned cotton stored in warehouses. That offer begged the price, if there was no point in any buyers paying more. This is an example of what Davis meant by saying that he wanted to control prices without having to resort to unenforceable orders.
 WOULD PROMOTE
 SUBSTITUTES
 Davis had ideas, too, for controll- ing the supply of goods in question. "A program of proper food manage ment," he declared, should seek to divert civilian consumption rather than to encourage civilian consump- tion of the commodities in greatest demand"
 For example, meat. The armed forces require more than normal per capita consumption, and the in- creased purchasing power of the people at home greatly raises the civilian demand. On top of this, the mere fact that meat is scarce tends to make it psychologically more at tractive. In the Davis scheme of things, more fo an effort should have been made to push the con- sumption of other proteins, without an attempt to make meat relatively more attractive.
 Such things, Davis admitted, are new to the public and to put them over better he had planned a cam pagin of education to help take the strain off the rationing machine.
 "Its purpose he said, would be to sell the ideas of: Grow it-Share i-Use it wisely"
 Judge Jones, as Davis, successor, has determined to carry out this program. It will get started late this summer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-21

Miss Guldane Keshian, librarian of the children's department of the Waterville branch of the Silas Bron- son Library, is on vacation. Miss Mary Jane Hayes is taking her place until her return.