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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-30
New Device Speeds
 Up Gun Production
Revolutionary Centrifugal aCsting Process Took IS
 Years to Develop; Newswriters Treated to Preview
(NEA Telephoto)

However, this is only one achieve ment of the pioneering government plant which has solved the war employment problem, yet forged ahead in metal radiography and MOlybdenum high speed tool steel.
 At the wars outbreak, personnel was stepped up 90 per cent.
 Today there are 5000 workers, one-fourth of them women who have surprised with the success with which they operate huge cranes. foundry kilns and all types of ma chine tools.
 Army officials chuckled as they told how the men used to duck when the women became crane op- orators and swung huge steel beams over their heads. Now -125 women are crane operators and the men admit they're pretty good.
 Before the year ends. women will comprise 50 percent of the personnel in the plant. The success of the women at the plan is tarnished in only one way they are responsi. ble for 6 1-2 per cent of the ab- senteeism. Though they have fewer grievances. those they do have are harder to solve.
 Vast laboratories in the arsenal are constantly testing stresses and studying steel erosion causes and preventives. PoIarized light plays an important part in these tests.
 In the physical testing section is a hydraulic testing machine that has seen service in four wars. De- signed in 1875 by A. H. Emery. the machine has seen 64 years service and performs 15.000 pressure tests monthly.
 Another machine resembling the gruesome guillotine is the charpy impact machine for shock testing largest Of it's kind in the nation.
 Spread over 100 acres, the Water town arsenal operates like an enormous. well-oiled dynamo. and last year turned out a total pro- duction valued at $30!0OO, 900.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-30
BY ANNE THOMAS
Limited Press Staff Correspond

NOuAsCu EGCSS OO1ht NVEkCSpOh0chAV
 Watertown, Mass. April 90. - (UP) Coast artillery gun pro- duction at the massive Watertown Arsenal has been speeded up nearly l6 times through a revolutionary centrifugal casting process which took IS years to develop, 1t was dis closed today.
 The hitherto undreamed of pro- duction basis which turns out s,l- perior gun tubes and canpon at vast savings of time and money was revealed for the first time since Pearl Harbor to a touring group of newswriters.
 Gun casting takes place in the arsenal's foundry - miniature in- ferno where women workers calmly operate the furnaces amid belching smoke and flame and the thunder of machinery.
 Before the war 1t took 730 days to complete the plants largest product - 6 16-inch coast artillery mount. By the new process. it takes but 47 days to finish one of these 4O0-millimeter guns = the last word in Seacoast defense with a 28- mile range.
 officials said that the Army today would be sadly deficient in artillery without the centrifugal casting which utilizes spinning molds in- stead of forging.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-30
RED CROSS RADIOS THANKS TO PUBLIC
Success of Drive in Water bury lnipressively Gen-
 erOus Says Chairman

Generosity of contributors to the local Red Cross war fund was des- cribed as "a glowing example of the strength of democracy and our belief in humanitarian ideals" by Mrs. Herman Rooster. chairman of the fund drive. in radio talks over Stations WATR and VERY last night. The local goal was set at 9i36. 900 and foundations to date to- tai $l49,459.50.
 Mrs. Rooster expressed praise for the contributors and also for the numerous volunteers who conducted the campaign. She pointed out that the quota was the largest ever set for the city.
 ''It is impossible for me to thank personally the thousands of per- sons who have supported this cause,' she stated. but I should like to express Red Gross chapter to the local Red Gross chapter to everyone who has participated in any way"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-30

nomination of 0iendon A, seah Cromwell for a second term aa personnel director. The Geat nomination, and that of State 1at Commissioner Cornelius [. Dauaf1 were discussed ct a brief caucus tesa terday and then referred to the cone mittee on executive nominations
 Soon to be reported out hy t1s finance committee was 6 bin aboIs ishing the town property tax on ptIA vate automobiles. The state would Impose Q flat tax of s550 per caR and reimburse towns on e gradunte6 scale.
 A e504.030.7O budget for the nexi fiscal year was approved by tho walrA field county delegation. This budget is $lO.4l5.80 higher than the eallA mates of the county coEnnsass!ess@a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-30
ACCIDENT VICTIMS
 APPEAR IN COURT
Women Injured Last Feb. ruary in Waterville;
 Driver Fined $7S

The case of Leonard Pope, 9 oi 1243 West Main street, charged with violation of motor vehicle laws reckless driving. was heard in the municipal court before Judge John Gaffney today.
 Pope is charged with the accident that occurred February 19, 1043. in which the automobile he was oper- ating struck three women at the in- tersection of Thomaston avenue and ManWille street of Waterville.
 The three women were: Mrs. Jos eph Dunn of Waterville, Mrs. Ber- nard Seiferman of i730 Thomaston avenue, Waterville and Mrs. John McCree, also of Waterville.
 Mrs. Dunn appeared in court to- day to testify against the accused and explained that on the night of the accident she sustained skull fracture. collar bone injury and was taken to the St. Mary's hospital where she was cared for during the ensuing ten days.
 Mrs. 6eiferman also appeared on the wintess stand and said she slis- tained rib, knee and ankle injuries as the result of the accident.
 The three women were walking abreast and travelling north on Thomaston avenue when the acci- dent took place. said the prosecuting attorney. to which both Mrs. Dunn and 6eiferman agreed. The court was informed that the night of February 10 was clear but the roads were slightly icy as the result of the rainfall during the daytime.
 Judge Gaffney fined the accused $75 and costs but Attorney George Lynch for the defense appealed the case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-30
RATIONINC PERIOD
 TO START MAY 9TH

Institutional users rationing period will start May 5, with today set as the deadline for registering for May and June allotments, the ration board reminded today. Users in that category who do not file applications today will not receive rations in time for the opening of the period, 1t was pointed out. Under ration board procedure applications must be turned in at least five days in advance of allotment.
 Red "A" "B," e." and "D'' stamps expire tonight, but "E" stamps will continue to be valid through next month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-30
National J.W.V. Commander Here
 On Official Visit

A war message wlli be delivered tonight ne 6 eieleek by Benjamin Kaufmmm oe Trenten, Y. g., na- ti0nal Jewish War VeaeFnm conn mnmder, Co families oR men ln the service who win bs in attendance at Q meeting at Belh-El Syns- gogue. Previous Co this, he will speak ever VERY at s:3o and be the guest oe David L. Fennlck post, American E,egien, ae . rec ceptlon wlslch will be given in Soasin's restaurant at e:30.
 The pest reception committee members inelude: Commander Sampson Selgal, Charles Resen- garten, Atty. Morris Robin, WlI- liam Schmeer, Harry Lelbesklnd, Charles Greenblatt, Robert Click man and John Rutman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-30
TIN COLLECTION
 DRIVE TOMORROW

Persons residing on streets south of East and West Main streets. are urged today by J. Warren Upson. chairman of the salvage committee. to put their savings Of tin cans on the sidewalks tomorrow morning for the collection campaign under the supervision of Supt. Herbert L.. Scott-Smith. No other collection will take place in the above section until July.
 The May collection will be on streets south of East and West Main streets. and the June colec- ton will take place on streets north of East and West Main streets, said the salvage chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-30
MAHANEY FAVORS
 WAGE INCREASE

Employees at the local county courthouse may obtain a 10 per cent raise next Oct. if q proposal announced by Representative Dan- lel ]. Mahalley is approved by the New Haven county iegislat0rs. Representative Nahaney said the budget committee, of which he IS q member. will recommend such an increase for New Haven as well as local workers within a few days.
 The local representative also will request funds for installing Q se- parate rest room for women jurors in the county contributes building on Kendrick avenue. Some Opposi- ton to the proposal has been indt- cated, however.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-30
CARSON TO KELLERMAN

Hollywood, (UP) A memento from the film. Mrs. MiYiver," will be used in Australia's t5OO.0O0 Red Cross drive. Greer Carson, star of the picture, is sending 1t to Annette Kellerman, one-time noted vaudevil- Han now down under" with . Red Cross theatrical unit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-30
DROPS IIORsEY FOR COLLINS

Los Angeles, Cal. (uP)-c Charles P. H0rsey. i7, told the Superior Court here that the name was too much for him. Tine court agreed and changed lt to Collins. Innocent ] kibltzers suggested that while he was at it, it might add glamOr t0 { his name tO have Sis first name
 changed to Tom. but Ahe ignored the ] augNegtion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-30
N. D. GOLFERS GOOD. TOO

South Bend. Ind. (UP)-The Notre Dame golf team. coached by the Rev. George Holderith, CSC. has had only one season since 1883 when team losses 0utweighed victories Since that year, tine Notre Dame golfers have won 60 matches, lost IS and tied 3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-30
Chairman

Pastor Chairman
 began almost three weks ago. More than 950.OOO worth of war bonds were sold under the supervision of the American Brass Company em- ployes. Their efforts brought the amount of sales way beyond the Victory House quota to @28l ,320. The quota was established at $25O,0OO.
 A trio from the Metal Hose DranCh made the first war bond pur- chase yesterday morning. The trio consists of Marty Minella, represen- tative Of a group at the branch now
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-30
Public's Generosity Reflects Great Depth
 Of Patriotic Spirit
"Russian Day. Observed at Victory House; American Brass Company Employees Break Record for
 Single Days Investment

Waterbury and Region 3 have subscribed 33 million dollars to date in the Second War Loan Drive reported O.
 Horace Baldwin, cochairman of the regional drive today
 The original quota set at $21 100000 Mir Baldwin said that the results from the individual purchasers were much more gratifying pointing out that as many as 5000 series E" bonds sold in day this week Today is Russian Day at Victory House and Rev. Peter Dzuay
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-30

charge ard predicts that his com mittee will sell approximately el5,- 900 by the end of the day. Close Co se seyeeoooo eco war bonds bonds were sold up to noon today.
 Assisting Rev. Dzubay are: Miss Olga Klesch, Miss Theresa Urchak and Miss Anna Koval.
 Yesterday was one of the biggest days in the history of the Victory House campaign since this campaign
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-30
DIssATIsEIED wITH PICK

San Jose, Cal (UP) Mrs. Grace A. Apple has been granted . dl. vorce on the simple grounds that irl the matrimonial market sile ynSl happened to "pick 6 bad apple"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-30

To pay for the building of one 75- nm. cannon, l6O $l00 war bonds must be bought
Imperial Valley press., 1943-07-05
A BIG BATTLE HAS
BEEN GOING ON

Americans have been anticipating Gag
erly the expected start of big battles In
Europe. Ever since completion OF the
Tunisian campaign, the long expected
blows at the soft underbelly of Europe
have been awaited thirstily.
If the delay of this big attack has been
hard on the nerves of the enemy, 1t has
MT been any too easy on our nerves. Alter
a year and a half of preparing and ship
ping troops abroad. of speeches to the
effect that we shall strike the enemy
when and where we can get at him. of
threatening big talk. the country is
pretty eager for the big show to start
All the while, a big battle has been
underway.
Announcement that in May alone more
than 80 submarines were sunk. and that
in June our ship losses were far less than
in any month thus far all these COM
bined with the small announcements here
and there suddenly produce realiza-
tion that vital and serious conquest has
been underway and is. though not won.
on the way to seeing us victorious.
Had the Nazi submarine attacks prov
ed superior. our whole war In Europe
certainly would have appeared dark IN
deed But this high card of Hitler has
been trumped by the superior intelligence
and ability of the Allied nations.
This is good news, indeed. 1t is Just as
deserving of cheers and outward demon
strations of elation as any land battle or
great and spectacular naval encounter.
1t can mean the difference between sue
cess and failure, of final victory or final
defeat
Imperial Valley press., 1943-07-05
OTHER PROPAGANDISTS
(Christian Science MOnitor)

The Dothan Eagle of Dothan, Alaba-
ma. has announced it's discontinuance of
all liquor advertising on the ground that
the industry no longer devotes itself to
straight brand-preference appeal but
rather pictures "in word and illustration
the pleasure to be derived from it's con-
sumption" In other words, departing
from what used to be considered legiti-
mate competitive advertising, the max
ers of whisky now are conducting propa-
ganda campaigns. Signs of this tendency
are noticeable elsewhere.
In scores of rural newspapers, the IL
quor interests are publishing small draw
ings with accompanying text, usually the
comments of some respected though fic-
titious character like a Judge rural mail
carrier or local businessman, attacking
prohibition.
AT least one of the big artillery corpor-
ations is devoting it's newspaper and mag
azne space to pleas for moderation, ap-
parently in an effort to give John Barley
corn an inoffensive character.
The Dothan Eagle wisely refrains from
encouraging the consumption of liquor
through publication of specious argu-
nlents advanced by those who profit from
the traffic therein.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-07-05
POSTWAR PLANNING

A news item tells of the return OF Ben
Herring from a big meeting where cham
Der of commerce secretaries carefully
studied the best ways and means OF plan
ming for the postwar period.
We don't know all the good ideas that
Mr. Herring acquired at the meeting, and
we don't know what the postwar plan of
the local chamber may be, but we are
deeply convinced of one fact
There could be no better postwar plan
ming than for all the chambers of the val
ley to get together and unite in one big
powerful county chamber of commerce
to work for the betterment of the county.
With a real development program. the
united resources of all our towns, and
determination to make this county grow
and prosper. real progress could be real
lied for the benefit of all.
None of our communities can prosper
to any material degree unless the whole
valley moves forward and upward.
Why not forget inter-communlty Jeal-
ousies and work for countrywide unity?
Imperial Valley press., 1943-07-05
EDITORS NOTE: The fOiiOscing edit
OriaIs are presented as interesting opin-
ions roiced by editors elsewhere. They
do not necessarily reflect the opinion of
this paper.
OUR DEFENSE AGAINST FIRE
Jacksonville Register-Paj ajaronian)

Jacksonville Register-Pa jaronian)
Several times of late, We have seen
land heard) the state forestry division
fire equipment stationed at Corralltos
sirening and roaring up Main street here
enroute to some blaze in the area. This
must have reminded lot of us that the
possibility of enemy bombing attacks on
our cities, and attacks with incendiaries
on our forests and grain fields, coupled
with the even greater likelihood that
saboteurs may attempt to wage cam
paign of arson against us during the dry
summer months, has made the fire peril
in California doubly dangerous this year.
So serious is the situation, in fact, that
California congressman, joining with rep
resentatives from Oregon and Washing
ton, called at the White House last week
to seek the aid of James F. Byrnes, "the
assistant president" in deferring key
men in fire departments from the draft,
so that our fire fighting organizations
may be maintained at full strength dur
ing the critical period.
War Mobilization Chief Byrnes' mind
full of the fact that japanese planes have
made at least two fire forays over Ore
gon forests, told west coast congressman
that he realized the danger was great,
and that he would Immediately confer
with other government departments on
means of maintaining and strengthening
our fighter protection.
But regardless of emergency measures
the government may take to cope with
the situation, the public's responsibility
in preventing and checking fires is great
er than ever beforehand wholehearted
public cooperation is imperative.
Without minimizing the threat of fire
attacks from the skies or the danger of
sabotage, government officials declare
that the greatest danger is still human
carelessness.
Military and defense officials, in col
laboration with fire departments and
forestry officials, must shoulder the
main responsibility for guarding against
Imperial Valley press., 1943-07-05
GIorifying
Yourself
BY ALICIA HART
NEA Staff Writer

The bathing suit season is one
time of the year when your figure
faults can no longer be camou-
flaged. So the thing to do is cor
rect them.
One of the most difficult to over
come is the undeveloped bust.
Though the bust itself cannot be
developed by exercise, it can be
raised and made firm, to give you
a much better contour. And here
are two exercises which CHS song
stress Rae Whitney. whose figure is
as lovely as her strawberry blonde
hair. recommends.
Stand erect" she instructs, lift
arms shoulder high, bring tips OF
fingers together and press as hard
as you can without lowering your
elbows. Repeat 10 times" This
forces the shoulder blades into prop
er position and develops the sup
porting muscles below the breast
Rae explains.
The other, she describes, is to ex-
tend arms out to sides at should
er level. keep elbows rigid, and COM
plete so large circles, rotating the
arms in an upward and backward
motion.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-07-05
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Editorials and Comment

It has been said that strikes drop off
in numbers. size and intensity as battles
increase. If this is true-and we don
doubt it-what a shame it is that more
publicity cannot be permitted on these
subjects as they develop Permission OF
such news when it occurs may not be
good on the military front, but it certain
ly would pay dividends on the home front
At any rate, since the test of any pud-
ding is the eating, and since we can for
give lot of things if real results are
achieved, we can all cheer Justify this
victory and congratulate those unknowns
who are responsible for the progress and
accomn1 ShnTent
Imperial Valley press., 1943-07-05

Consider the front page of any
good morning newspaper for June
%. Take the New York Times, for
example, a newspaper OF record
which has long been proud of its
objective treatment of the news.
If the date lines Under the main
headings on that page read Berlin,
Essen, Friedrichshafen, Bremen,
Dusseldorf, how elated we would
be! We should feel convinced that
Germany was cracking up, that the
government had lost its grip, that
the end was near.
But those date lines aren't from
Germany, or even from Italy. They
are from Detroit. New York,
Washington, Columbus = American
centers of industry, agriculture,
commerce and government.
TWenty-three dead in rloting;
Imperial Valley press., 1943-07-05
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
M. 2d56

Estate of WILLIAM S. ROWELL,
Deceased.
Notice Is hereby given by the
undersigned, ANNA ROWELL as
Administrative of the estate OF
WILLIAM S. ROWELL deceased.
to the creditors of and all persons
having claims against the said de-
ceased, that within six months after
the first publication OF this notice
they either file them with the nee
essary vouchers in the office of the
Clerk of the Superior Court OF the
State of California, in and for the
County of Imperial, or exhibit them
with the necessary vouchers to the
said Anna Rowell as Administrators
of said estate, at the office of d. B.
Roberts, 207 Bank of America Build
ing, Ell Centre, California, the same.
being the place for the transaction
of the business of the said estatel
in the County of Imperial, State of!
California.
Dated at Ell Centre, California,
this 18th day OF June, l943.
ANNA ROWELL,
Administrative of the Es-
tate Of William s. Rowcll.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-07-05

enensy-set fires. but the whole citizenry
must share the responsibility for pre-
venting or reducing to an absolute mini
mum the fires resulting from our own
carelessness.
1t is our job to be careful with fire-to
guard against throwing matches or cigar
cites aside when they are still lighted;
to put out camp fires and to keep care
ful watch on grass or brush burning oper
ationa. Our main defense against fire is
in our own hands.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-07-05
Mind Your
Manners

Test your knowledge of correct
social usage by answering the fol-
lowing questions, then checking
against authoritative answers beT
low:
l. If the skin of baked potato
is not eaten. may it be left on the
dinner plate or should it be placed
on the bread and butter plate?
9 Is it all right to ask your
hostess for another piece of silver
if you drop piece on the floor?
g. In setting table, should you
place the sugar spoon in the bowl
or beside it?
4. Should hostess tell her
guests how many ration points the
main dish costs?
S. If possible should you ask
mans permission before giving his
name as a reference?
What would you do if
The persons in front of you at
movie are whispering SO loudly
that you can't hear what is being
said in the movie
(a) Move if possible. n
(b) Ask them politely not to
talk?
(c) Make a remark about them
to your companion ins voice
loud enough for them to hear?
ANSWERS
/ It should be left on the din
ner plate.
2. Certainly.
3. Beside it.
4. No.
5. Yes. If not. at least tell him
| that you have done SO.
Best What Would You Do" So
| hltiOn-(a or tb).
Imperial Valley press., 1943-07-05
Cinnamon Snails With Cream
Cheese Filling
Makes 81 dozen rolls about 4
inches in diameter)

One cake compressed yeast Or
package granular yeast, Y cup luke
warm water, 2 teaspoons salt, z
cup sugar. u cup irradiated evap-
Grated milk. egg, 6 cups sifted en-
riched flour. about u cup raisins,
washed and drained well, cream
cheese filling.
Dissolve yeast in the lukewarm
water. Add salt, sugar and fat to
the boiling water, and stir until fat
is melted. Add milk. When luke
warm. add dissolved yeast. Beat in
half the flour Cover and let rise
until double in bulk. Then add
beaten egg and remainder of flour.
Knead Until smooth and elastic.
Put into well-greased bowl cover
and let rise again until double in
bulk. Roll dough to R-inch thick
ness. Spread with cream cheese
filling, sprinkle with raisins and
roll up like jelly roll Cut roll into
y inch slices. Place on creased
baking sheet. cut side down, al
lowing room to spread. Brush tops
with evaporated milk. sprinkle with
sugar, cover and let rise until dou-
BILE in bulk. Bake in a moderate
oven (375 deg. F. until Drowned,
about Is minutes.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-07-05
CURRENT QUOTATIONS

Just as our planes and pilots have eX-
celled those of the Axis in aerial combat,
so it now appears that our tactical and
employment of air power is also superior
to that of the Germans and Italians. This
is a development which holds great prom
ise for the future.-Secretary of War
Henry l.. StimSon.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-07-05

Communists leadership has de-
clared that the official abolition of
the Comintern and the world revo-
lutionary ideal will make no diff
ference in Communist aims in this
country You can take that at face
value for whatever you think 1t
worth, and govern yourself ac-
cordingly. just don't kid yourself
that communism is now dead and
that Soviet Russia is now a cap
italist state.