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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-16
United States Ready
ToLaunch Gas Attack
Experiments Conducted at Catholic University in First
World War Revealed By Henry P. Ward

Chemical Warfare Service who, II,
1918, had been stationed at Catholic
University Of America conducting
experiments with gases which
might be useful in the warfare then
raging in Europe.
DR.. Lewis, then a captain In the
Chemical Warfare Service, headed
q unit Of the seventy chemists
among whom were Or. Ward, TECH
nical sergeant Of the Clerical War
fare service at that time, and the
Rev. ]. Edward Rauth, o. 8, B. now
associate professor Of psychology
at the University, who ut that time
had not yet been ordained to the
priesthood.
Lewisite gas, DR.. Ward said, had
been perfected in 1918 and several
thousand tons Of the gas were man.
ufactured, but the Armistice wal
declared before 1t was used. Be-
cause some officials were dubious
about keeping 1t, large metal con-
tanners Of the gas were dumped
into the Atlantic ocean home hftN
miles from shore where the watel
was three miles deep. Phials Of thu
gas and Its secret formula are IN thu
possession Of the Army.
DR.. Lewis, last year, said that u
Hitler resorted to gas warfare, the
United States was prepared to re.
taliate with Lewisite. He commended
that Lewisite was more humane
than mustard and other gases used
In World War I in that Its deadly
effectiveness reacted more quickly
Twice the irritant Of mustard gas
Lewisite caused violent sneezing
forcing soldiers to take of theil
protective masks.
Lewisite Is q clear colorless liquic
which volitizes readily into gas. The
first hint of Its existence came from
Catholic University of America
where chemists had been expert
menting with gases. When the
United States entered the war what
information was then available was
turned over to the government ane
DR.. Lewis and his associates OF thu
Chemical Warfare Service were as
signed to Catholic University II
perfect the experiments.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-16
SWEATER GIRLS
VERY INSISTENT
Union President May Take
Controversy to U. S. Con.
Citation Service

East Hartford, CSonn,, Feb. 49,
(UP)--The sweater girls" at
Vought- sikorsky Aircraft Corp, OF
Stratford, gave the company last
chance today to modify Its produce
ton line style regulations, before
they took their complaints to WASH
ington, and possibly to Mrs. Roose-
welt.
At United Aircraft Corporation
Of which Vought- Sikorsky Is a sub
sidiary, shop committee, C1O In
ternational Representative, and
President Of the CIO local, brought
the grievance to the attention Of
the Personnel Manager, Martin
Burke.
Simmered to Its essentials the
controversy was whether the girls
must wear expensive, workmanlike
and unattractive Jackets with Their
Stacks, or could come to work ir
comfortable, warm sweaters.
On one hand, the factory girls
complain that II girls In the office
can wear sweaters, then they should
be permitted to appear attractive
also,
on the other hand, the Vought-
Sikorsky director, @. B. Anderson
has parted this argument with q
statement that clothing regu-
lations were designed for two rea-
sons: safety, and that "the girls
come in here to work and not to be
attractive to men,"
The girls rebuttled that the ele-
ment of safety was a secondary
consideration, that there was nc
rule against male workers wearing
the same types of sweaters.
That left the point Of attractive
ness to be settled, If possible, at to-
days labor management conference.
The whole flare-up dated back O
week ago when So women were sent
home, and 20 others quit In SYM
pathy, for coming to work IN the
banned sweaters. However, all
agreed to go back to their Jobs
pending conference negotiations.
Union President John Robinson
threatened to take the controversy
to the U. s. Cancellation Service at
Washington, and some Of the girls
went him one better and started q
petition existing the opinion Of Mrs.
Roosevelt.
The male contingent at the Air
craft division gave them silent sym.
patty.
But from some Of the pin-up boys
In the u. 8. submarine service at
New London, came O castigati0n OF
the company's rule which they con-
sidered detrimental to the morale
Of both sexes Of workers under your
employ"
the anonymous sympathi1ers IN
the sergice ranks, added:
Personally, We think that sweat
erB worn by certain members Of the
female sex are definitely not 30 hard
20 take-in fact, we sort Of like the
idea"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-16
SWEATER GIRLS
FIND CHAMPION
State Representative, A.
Approves Idea in Legis-
Iature Resolution

Hartford, Conn, Feb, 16-(UP)-
The sweater girls" Of the Chance
vought Aircraft division of STRAIT
ford, found a champion today in
Republican State Representative
Milo A. Mitchell, who prepared O
resolution for consideration Of the
general assembly, approving the
wearing Of sweaters by women
workers so long as they don't "Inter-
fere with the production Of vital
war materials"
Mitchell, 44-years-old lawyer and
newly-appointed Judge of the Green
wich town court, had this resolution
ready as the Legislative session con-
vened:
Whereas sweaters worn by girls
are considered splendid apparel by
Hollywood authorities and conceded
to be a tremendous aid to nascu-
line morale, be 1t hereby resolved
by the House what women employees
Of all war industry plants in Con.
necticut be allowed to wear sweaters
on the Job as long as this attractive
female apparel does not interfere
with production Of vital war ma
terials."
Mitchell said he knew "lots o.
men" working in war plants whit
had spoken to him about the sweate
dispute and "they said the fact tina
women wore sweaters at their job
never interfered with their work. II
fact, they say 1t makes the sur
roundings more attractive"
| Mitchell said that "as for me, l
were working in a war plant, X
certainly enjoy having women witt
sweaters working on nearby ma
chimes. I think sweaters and slack!
are very appropriate wear"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-16
SAMUEL YASSE
TO Give CONCERT
Will Take Place Feb. "a
for Benefit of the USO
Open to Public

Naugatuck, Feb. 16.-Mrs. ARM
strong DUR, publicity chairman Of
the Naugatuck Women's club, all-
nounced today that Samuel Vase,
noted pianist, will give a concert
February "a at 8:15 p. m. In the
Congregational parish house for the
benefit Of the q. S. o.
The concert is open to the public.
Members Of the committee cooper
ating with Chairman Joseph @.
Raytkwich, Jr., Of the U. s. O., are:
Mrs. Asa Fuller, Mrs. Charles McC
Cleary, Mrs. Adolph Nelson, Mrs.
Leon r. Corliss, Mrs. Lawrence
Lawrence Matzkin, Miss Estelle Nc
Dough, Mrs. Frederick zonino, Miss
Mae cullen, Mrs. Harold r. Ferry,
Mrs. George Cronin and Mrs. Durr.
Harold r. Perry, chief air raid war
den Of Naugatuck Defense Council,
Is also cooperating. Members OF
the Junior Women's club will act
as ushers.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-16
BY REYNOLDS PACKARD

(Un1te0 EEeSS StaM Correspondent
Boston, Feb. 16.-(UP) = High
naval officials connected with the
four shipbuilding yards Of the Bos-
ton area, which is among the most
productive in the United States, an
Younced today that the construction
Of naval landing units is being COM
pleted far ahead Of schedule.
Bethlehem bingham shipyard, for
example already has completed It's
full quota of huge infantry landing
barses which are ready to go into
action at any time there Is a United
Nations invasion Of Europe. The
yard has started building destroyer
escorts to fight the Axis submarine
menace.
This announcement was made TO a
group Of 81 correspondents during
an Inspection tour Of the Boston
Shipyards. They were shown a
number of new naval inventions
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-16

washington, D. O., Feb. 16 -
Especially The part that the charni-
cal laboratory facilities Of Catholic
University Of America played In ex-
perimenting with deadly gases for
use In the flrst world war was
described by DR.. Henry P. Ward,
associate professor Of chemistry
on the University faculty who was
one Of the co-discoverers Of Lewisite
gas.
Recalling that Prof. Winford Lee
Lewis, after whom the gas was
named, had recently died as q re-
suit Of O fall at his home In Evan
ston, illinois, DR.. Ward said that
he was one Of a group Of seventy
officers and enlisted men Of the
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-16
Talk Sponsored
By The Knights
Of Columbus
The War Which Started in the Pacific Will End in
J. Pacific Declares Glacier Priest; Said Alaska
Cannot Be Conquered; Pictures Shown
NAUG ATUcK

@ Naugatuck, February 16. - Rev. Bernard Hubbard,
the Glacier Priest" declared in talk Monday night in
the Gem theater that "the which started In the
Pacific will end in the Pacific" Rev. Hubbard said that
the Crux Of the Pacific fighting depends whether
or not Russia and Japan renew treaty in March, This
treaty, which had lapsed for number Of years, was
renewed in 1910 At that time japan carned needed
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-16
LUCKY COLLECTION

Hugh Brady, veteran timer at
sports events. has a hobby Of col
lecting four-leaf clovers. He has
gathered about 5000 Of these good
luck charms.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-16

the general tendency Is toward
fast and lighter destroyers and es-
cort vessels than were used In World
War I. The new ships compensate
for their lighter arnor by having
a greater number Of guns and car
rying more depth charges
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-16

a The fishing rights to a Pacific In
Jet which Is situated north Of Japan
=. and on 3 direct route to Alaska. Fr.
Hubbard said that In 1910 the Japs
had all the advantage, but at the
present time with the Russian vic
tories In Europe, Russia Is In q
position TO refuse to sign and show
Its real friendliness to this country.
From the cape, the speaker con-
s,tinued, the weather In the Aleutian
Islands can be determined, factor
which has made the Japanese
bombings Of Dutch Harbor success
~ful.
y, Father Hubbard said the Euro
,pean flght Is the old one between
the "haves" and the "have-nots"
which has been going on there off
and on for years. The Pacific war
Is different. He said It Is being
fought by determined people who
have definite objects In mind. The
sJaps will not surrender. Their SOL
-diers will die flrst rather than give
up, he declared. @
He pointed out that the Japanese
nation has been increasing in popu-
Tiation at the rate Of q million q
year for the past 20 years whereas
Nthe United States, England and
France have had o decrease in
e population because Of birth con-
troll. In the Pacific war, the
speaker said, this country has lost
more ships than It has in all Amer
lean wars combined. He said that
IL the time taken TO take Guadal-
canal Is time table Of progress IN
that area, 1t will be many years be.
fore Japan will be subdued.
Frther Hubbard said that Alaska
can't be conquered, because the one
who has 1t will hold 1t, and any
army going there must bring all Of
ITS supplies and must keep Its supply
line open, which Is almost irnpos-
@sible. He said the completion Of
the Canadian Alaskan highway will
give added protection as 1t Is now
possible to ship supplies to the In
steriog Of the country away from
attack by sea.
The Japanese. German relation
ship is one Of complete indifference,
the speaker said. He added that
the Japanese have no interest in
what the Germans do; they are only
interested IN carrying out their own
plans.
rather Hubbard pointed out that
when the Japs attacked Pearl Har-
bar they made q big mistake when
they didn't capture o few places In
southeastern Alaska. This move at
that time would have cut of every
connection between this country and
Alaska and would have controlled
shipping In that area.
He pointed QUIT hat the tempera-
dture In Alaska runs no lower than
in many parts of the United States,
and that the material resources
there are such as to make the coun-
try q great industrial one. He
showed motion pictures Of the coufl-
try. In the pictures were scenes
of the American flghting forces In
action there.
!, The talk was sponsored by Ojeda
Council, Knights Of Columbus. Rev.
Albert Taylor Of st. Francis parish
introduced the speaker.
NaugatucR, Feb. l6.-Pvt, Aldo
Sylvestrine has been promoted to
Staff Sergeant, according to word
received by his wife, Mrs. Betty
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Plasky Of
.Hotchkiss street, announce the birth
u their third child, a daughter,
born Feb. 10, at st. Mary's hospital.
MRS. Plasky is the former Angelina
Mariana.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-16

NaugatucR, Feb. l6.-Pvt, Aldo
Sylvestrine has been promoted to
Staff Sergeant, according to word
received by his wife, Mrs. Betty
CGrant) Sylvestrine of Olive street.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-02-16

EIrs faces . clothing scarcity.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-14

enough. to let her maintain an
apartment of her own.
That way she can use the
money her husband sends her each
month as she used to use the al
lowance her father gave her-for
buying the things she wants.
Chances are she thinks she de
serves both sympathy and sd-
miration. 1t is easy for her to
dramatize her position as lonely
young wife. The truth is she
hasn't any business sitting at
home doing nothing when she
could be holding down a job. For
she is just what theswsr plants
need. She Is young and strong
and she has no responsibilities
to tie her to her home town.
Besides. her marriage would
stand a better chance of work
ing out after the war If she were
working and saving for the fu-
ture, instead Of sitting around
spending every cent her husband
Is able 10 send her.
Bad For Everybody
So parents who encourage or
even allow married, childless
daughter to come home and sit
for the duration aren't doing their
country. their daughter or her
husband any good.
They may go around saying
how nice il rs to have Mary home
with them. But If their sons and
their daughters husband are
away fighting. they should expect
their daughter to be doing her
part also. And If they bet her
know they expect her TO go to
work-she probably will.
1t won't be as easy as sitting
out the war. but she will find
that 1t rs a lot more satisfying
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-14

Gold tapers in silver holders
thanked a Maltese cross shaped
wedding cake, and gold bells tied
with gold streamers were ar
ranged on the table. Mrs. Carl
Carlson cut the wedding cake, and
Mrs. Clifford Carlson poured. Mrs.
Elmer Haakenson was in charge
of the guest book, and the gift
table was arranged by Mrs. John
Swanson. Assisting with the serv-
ing were Mrs Robert Lichten-
walter, Mrs. Edna Carlson, Mrs.
Elsa NJ. Franz, Mrs. Agnes Carl
son, Mrs Clifford Carlson and
Miss Maxine Starr.
Mrs. Wood wore a lovely black
velvet tea gown with white gar
denias, and Mrs. Carlson wore an
orchid corsage, given her by Mr..
and Mrs. Carl Carlson of Seattle.
During the afternoon Mrs JOSE
phine Marshall recited, That Old
Sweetheart of Mine" Miss Bever-
ly Lichtenwalter and Robert Lich-
tenwalter played piano selections,
and Miss Maxine Starr sang a
group of songs. Mrs. Elmer
Haakenson also sang, accompan-
led by Mrs: Franz, and little six
year old Marie-Ann Carls
dressed in gold to suit the &C.
casion. dedicated a reading to her
proud grandparents.
Five of the eight children of
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlson were present
for the occasion, with their fam
lilies. They were Mr. and Mrs.
c. L. Carlson of Seattle; Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. E. Dulin of Gig Harbor
Mr.. and Mrs. c. J. Carlson of
Tacoma. Mr.. and Mrs. r. G.. Lich-
tenwalter. and Mrs. Edward Carl
son, wife of the late Mr.. Carlson,
of Tacoma, besides the host and
nOSleSk.
Grand h ldren present were
Marie-Ann Carlson, Maxine Starr,
Beverly and Howard Lichten-
walter. Mr.. Lichtenwalter is serv-
ing with the U. S. coast guard,
but was able to be present for the
occasion, accompanied by his
fiance. Miss jeanette Amundson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlson, both born
in Norway, were married in Foss-
ton. Mimi, on Dec. rs, 1892, and
came to Tacoma in 1907. They
have lived at Point Fosdick for
the past rs years. and have been
active in the work of the wollo-
Chef church for many years.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-14
Mrs. Anste+h TO Be
Hostess TO Garden Club

Prairie Flower Garden club will
meet Friday at the home OF Mrs.
Arthur Ansteth on Military road.
There will be a potluck luncheon
with each member requested to
bring a drawing of garden plans
for their own homes. There will
be a garden quiz arranged by Mrs.
G. S. Chesslm and Mrs. P. ".
Shaw.
Lydia Phelps Tent, ID. q. ", will
meet at 1870 Thursday afternoon
In the Odd Fellows temple for an
installation Of officers, with Mrs.
Nick Nelson officiating. Commit
tees will be appointed and plans
made for the coming year.
Phil Sheridan Relief Corps will
meet for a noon luncheon in the
army, followed al l o'clock by d
business session. and an installa-
ton at ? o'clock. with Mrs. Carl
Mentzer and her staff of officers
officiating.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-14
Thursday Dinner
Planned at Y

Girls from defense industries.
factories, stores and homes will
meet as usual for dinner on this
coming Thursday evening at 8
o'clock in the Y. w. c. A.
Men and girls are invited to
take part IN the remainder of the
evenings program which is the
beginning of a new Victory pro-
gram of leisure time activities
for war workers. All men and
girls from 1885 working in de-
Tense industries, stores, restau-
rants, etc. are invited to come.
The activities will continue on
Thursdays and Fridays for 10
weeks.
Thursday at Z o'clock there will
be informal singing with Elizabeth
Filler at the piano; ut 7:30 there
will be wide selection of &C
tivities to suit a variety of inter
ests: Beginning and advanced in
struction in ballroom dancing
under the instruction of Miss Ethel
Schuster; contract bridge lessons
by Mrs. Anthony Arntson; Keep
Up-to-Date" class of current af-
fairs with DR.. Warren Tomlinson
of c. p. s.; handicraft under the
direction of Miss Rebecca Duggan;
Miss Helen Prim will give a
makeup demonstration in the
art of Living Class; swimming.
basketball and informal dancing
from $3.50 to II.
Graveyard" shift workers will
have breakfast at o'clock Fri
day mornings followed by a
recreational hour in the gym
nasium.
Swingshifters will meet at II
O'Clock Friday for basketball. bad
minton. swimming. handieraft and
a discussion group. Luncheon at
1890, followed by a social hour.
Reservations for dinner. break
fast and luncheon should be tele-
phoned to Br. 41S1.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-14
Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. Carlson
Celebrate 5Oth Anniversary
Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Wood Hold Open House sunda,
Celebrating Their Own and Parents Wedding Day

Mr.. and Mrs H. R. Carlson feted Sunday after
the accession of their golden wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. R. A Wood daughter and son-n-law of the
couple held open house at their home North Verde ST.
for which some $50 guests called
Douby significant the day. since it also the 23rd
wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs Wood Red sent
the honored couples by Mr. and Mrs Clifford Carlson
arranged about the lighted Christmas tree,
holly and touches of gold decorated the living Gifts
received fifty for their wedding displayed
table covered with lovely cu-work runner that had
been in the family two generations
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-14
Third Lecture
To Be Given
A.A.U.W. Plans Affsir Tor
Fellowship Fund Benefit

The third lecture in the
series sponsored by the Ia
coma branch of the American
Association of University
Women for their Fellowship
Fund" will be presented on
Thursday evening at 8:15 IN
the College of Puget Sound
auditorium. Prof. Henry T.
Buechel will speak in place
of DIR. Henry Burd on Dan
gers of Initiation and What
We Can Do About It."
Mr.. Eugene A. White,
superintendent of the Tacoma
smelter, will introduce the
speaker.
Mr.. Buechel was born and
raised In Newport, Wash. He re-
ceived his B.A. and MA. degrees
from Washington State college
and has done graduate work at
the University OF Wisconsin. He
taught in the Yakima Junior col
lege and Washington State col
lege before joining the University
of Washington faculty In 1871.
At present he is teaching classes
In general economies and econom-
les of labor.
The lecture Is open TO the public
on payment of a small fee and to
branch members on presentation
of membership cards.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-14
Mothers Club Plans
Gard Party, Luncheon


The St Martins Mothers club
and friends will gather for a card
party and luncheon at Holy
Rosary school hall. Thursday
Luncheon will be served at 1890.
Mrs. Laura zehnder will be chair
man. assisted by Mrs. William
Rowley, Mrs. A. Ayers, Mrs. Peter
Msnley and Mis. .. F. Mccormick.
Reservations may be made at
Atlas 1882.
Ladies Aid of Bethlehem Luth-
eran church will meet for the first
time in 1s43 at the home of Mrs.
Bertha rollefson. 1899 East C ST.
Plans for work during the coming
year will be discussed. Mission
boxes will be opened. Luncheon
viii be served at / o'clock.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-14

III IL AAAA Y A=AAA - " =
fused to Ne DE Gaulle.
This may explain the myster-
ious twelve arrests. about which
we know no more than about the
assassin Of Dsrlan. Some Of the
men arrested. clearly were anti
Fascist, because. according 10
Giraud. they helped our troops
to land.
But others. he said. were pro
German. So there could not have
been one plot. involving twelve
men Of like mind. but two plots or
the suspicion of two. And-it
would seem-General Giraud can
not make up his mind on whom
to rely. He is IN political
somebody or something
and sometimes opponents move
into political vscuums.
Obviously. IT cannot 60 on
like this. Miltarily we are
having a rough time on the
Tunisian front.
The Axis. according 10 reports.
is dropping agents by parachute
behind our lines. to stir up the
native population to revolt. The
Axis was active in North Africa
years before the war. even,
fomenting anti-semitism amongst
the Arabs.
In such a situation we have TO
decide, either TO take over the
government ourselves as an &C.
cupying force, or, to establish in
power Frenchmen who politically
belong with us and are unques-
tionably reliable. What we cam
not tolerate, in the long run, is
so unclear a situation.
Finally, all sorts or rumors
are bound to breed In the
vacuum created by the out
right censorship of obviously
important political facts.
There certainly ought to be an
Angl o. A m e ic agreement
reached regarding political STRAIT
egy in North Africa.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-14
Conners Depart for
Vacation in Califonia

Mr.. and Mrs. Will ]. Conner left
Tuesday for southern California
where they will spend month at
the winter resorts. Laguna Beach,
Palm Springs ana Hollywood.
On Monday afternoon Mrs. Ned
Edris entertained MrA Conner at
q luncheon for s at the University
Union club. The table was gay
with a spring motif-the center
piece was in lavendar tulips and
acacia and the place cards were
matching.
While the Corners are away
their two daughters will remain in
Tacoma. Gail with Mr.. and Mrs
Artrudoe' l.. Lee and Sharon al
Annie Wright seminary where
both are students.