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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13
Selected Poem

REST (Naney LoFlng In The Christian Science Monitor After the day, cool dark night is come epllling liquid air from the hlgh dome; Under stars, thin wlaps of fog are blown Across the moon. KatYdids have sung. Corn whispers: and the fnfied gfaHs eiiTh in a nlaht wind Silent aeFofs iho dark No Fuflled wlna uo shadow falA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13
BACK TO BURMA
(Christian Science Monitor)

Christian Science Monitor)
 Appointment of Lord Louis Mountbatten to be supreme Allied commander in Southeast Asia puts all but the finishing touches on plans for a Burma campaign. Evi- dently Burma is to be the objective of operations designed to Teconnect China with it's Allies. Naturally the time for the attack is not an-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13
HISTORIC STAMPS
Boston Post.)

A new flve-cent postage stamp honoring Holland has gone on sale
 the fifth of a series dedicated to European countries under the Nazi yoke. Another honoring France is soon to follow. Other stamps carry victory slogans, such as Twin the War" and United Nations for Vic tory," each with an appropriate il- lustration. The zealous stamp col lector is getting specimens of each new issue, knowing eventually he will have a unique record to fascinate his grandchildren. For the collector
 a new postage stamp is much more than something to affix to a letter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13

Those who find their vitamin costs high - that is in pill form - will be relieved to know that the rather costly medicine vii lbe reduced in price, so it is planned. The drug industry is opposed, but the OPA in line with retail price cuts is planning to reduce the most of pack aged yitamins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13
Your Health
 By pr. William Brady

signe6 letters pertaImlng Co per- sonal health and hygiene, mct Co dlsease, diagnosls 0e treatment, will Do answered by pr. Brady lk
 stamped gelf-add ddressed envelope lS enclosed. Letter. should be brief and written in ink. No reply can be made to queries not conform. ing Co instructions. Address pr. william Brady, National NewB. paper Service, 320 West Madlson Street, Chicago. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13

other. The epi- tliets flew thick and fast. Sud- denly they stop ped and lit into each other with their fists. The others ran on and finished the race. These two fellows stopped half way through to fight it out.
 They neV ar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13

c Q n c Q uaUion or war contracts and finding new jobs flor workers neces- lsarily laid of.
 There is some inclination to say that this job of |reco inversion is
 entirely Q gov ernnent respon-
 sibility and that 1t lis therefore up to |the government to have ready a
 shelf of work pro- jects on which the
 ,,,anaaaNAlnNarl nar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13

nounced. bu the monsoons will last until october.
 Two reasons for the selection of Lord Mountbatten for this assign- ment are immediately obvious: Cl Tn that theater of war, the Allies need to wipe out memories of old defeats: a commander with the Mountbatten record will help to in- still confidence where it is needed. CD The character of the operations in Burma will call for exactly the type of experience Lord Mountbat- ten has had as head of the famed Commandos; the Allies must ap- proach Burma in force in a com bined sea, air and land operation.
 The knowledge of these plans must have been heartening o China's foreign minister, T. V. Soong. who attended the Quebec conference. Their disclosure h heartening to all who have beea wondering how long 1t would be be- fore the United Nations could amass power enough to contemplate strategic as well as tactical offen- siyes in the Far East.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13
Washington Merry Co., Round
BY DREW PEARSON

President Wouldn't Object to Monarchy in Ito
 Wees Liberals NonPoson Rule Until People Con Vote Feor Swing Pendulum From osesm Communism Mrs. Roosevelt Vents Prepare Us for Return of Wounded Vets
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13
A Thought for Today

Whatsoever thou takest in hand, remember the end and thou shalt never do amiss-Ec- cesasticus.
 Many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first-Matthew 19:3O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13
. NATIONAL
 SPOTLIGHT
Post-War
 Plans For Industry
By PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat Washington Correspondent

Postwar studies of the now.de- funct National Resources Planning Board indicate that the big job of reconversion of industry from war to peace will come in the first six months. That is why planning be- fore the wars end is essential, to cushion against the quick shock of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
KEEP GOING!
By EARL L. DOUGLASS, D. D

KEEP GOING!
 Two boys were running a race at a track meet. AS they rounded the first turn. one jostled the other. There were a few heated words ex- changed. Again they iostled each
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13

 advisers that he would have objection to constitutional elections and with the King taking orders rom ne
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS life After CholecyHtectOmy

Four years ago had gallstones ant. appendix removed-gall-biadder out too. Friends say you can live only IS years after removal of gall blad- der. We have ore child age 5, and would like another. Would child birth be too great a risk now?
 (Mrs. B. R. O. Angwer-Not friends, but unrleas- ant busybodies say you can live only IS years after removal of gall-biad- der. No reason whw you may not live as long as the next person ot your age. No reason why you should hesitate to raise your family either A Doctors Religion
 kindly recommand a good phy' trist in who $ a Catholic.
 (MiSs E. McN) Answer-I have no way of know ing whether a doctor is of partic- ular creed or faith or whether he IS good Democrat. can't see what difference 1t would make in any cir- cumstance.
 What to Eat and Why
 We waited q long while for 1t, but the new booklet 'What to Eat and Why" is worth waiting for. It is q notable achievement in the way or condensed, scientific and highly practical information on a subject of paramount importance.
 c. McCJ Answer-Gollyl I hope you're not kidding me. Copy of booklet to any one who sends twenty-five cents and stamped self-addressed envel- ope.
 (copyright ls43, John F. Dille Col
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-13

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-27
w O R L D w A R A YEAR AGO
 NOV. 27, 1922
By EDGAR MARTIN
(By United Press)

Algiers radio reports big offen- sive in Tun;sia by the British First Army and America mobile units.
 German troops occupy naval base of TOulon.
 In lengthy letter to Marshal Henri Philippe Petain, Adolf Hitler declares that the Toulon 0ccupa- ton was forced upon him because of "treachery" of high officers of the French armed forces.
 Mime. Chiang Kai-shek arrives In United States for medical care.
 Soviet communique reports cap- ture of four more villages in Bat tie of Stalingrad.
 Mexico pays the U. S. $2,5OO, ,OOO the first annual installment due under the Claims Convention con- cluded Nov. 19, 1941. DVYXy VNy W n0NYvNsN r,vxx A ~rv~rx
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-28
Preventing Fires
Is Patriotic Duty

Fire prevention should be a
national and individual firstline
OF home defense at all times. for
safeguarding life and property,
but in wartime with the imminent
and serious possibility Of enemy
bombing or enemy sabotage in
many areas. IL becomes doubfy
More than that. it as
now an outright patriotic duty.
Any one who has ever used
kindling wood, probably has noted
that rough, weathered or dry-rot-
ted wood catches fire and burns
more quickly than wood which is
covered with a smooth. protective
coat OF paint, but probably many
Rave never considered that a
similar degree Of susceptibility TO
fire applies TO buildings which
have been neglected 10 a point
which renders them potential
tinder in the event of fire. This
applies 10 homes. garages. barns.
stores and all business, industrial
and institutional buildings and
ether structures which have ex-I
posed, weathered woodwork in
walls, trim and roofs.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-28
Old, Old Paint

Zinc oxide, obtained by roasting
zinc ores with charcoal, was known
as philosophers wool and was
used for paint as far back as the
beginning OF the Christian Era.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-28
Land Institute
To Press City
Rebuilding Plan

"The substitution Of whole
some neighborhOOds for the
dinginess Of deteriOrated urban
areas Is the greatest city prob
lem OF the postwar period"
Albert NJ. Greenfield, prominent
Philadelphia realtor,. said last
week.
Greenfield was in Washington
% preside over the first 1913 OK.
scutive committee meeting Of the
Urban Land Institute. The com.
nittee met TO discuss concrete
proposals for action that can i'm
olement the postwar rebuilding
program developed by the insti-
tute.
He also stated that the execu-
live committee of the Urban Land
Institute will expend its ma jor
effort this year in acquainting
those segments OF industry. pro-
teSslonal life, and civic enterprise.
who have a vital concern in-fe-
building the modern city, with the
accomplishment that can b o
reached through general approval
and support of the Institutes plan.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-28

where mortgages are not readily
Iobtainable. Many older business
and industrial properties are also
sold on land contract. Sales on
land contract annually run into
millions of dollars. 1t is estimated
that of the total sales Of older
residential properties in Detroit
about Is per cent are on land con-
tract. Sales have recently slowed
up, however, due TO the OPA regu-
lation that one-third of the pur-
chase price must be paid in cash
IL possession is 10 be obtained.
The latter seems like a Senseless.
unnecessary law.
In general, the land contract
enables any good. honest citizen
of our state with a little cash and
somewhat dependable income 10
acquire a home. thereby encour-
aging good citizenship. The land
contract also enables those who
desire 10 sell. through change OF
conditions. 10 find a buyer. There
are many more buyers with
small down payment than with
a large one. If the seller needs
sH-the money from his property.
ne can sell his contract 10 firms
who purchase contracts as a per-
investment. Such invest
ments have proven 10 be excep-
tionally good If properly selected
and handled
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-28
Insulation Cuts
Down Fuel Bill

The use of insulation, storm
doors and storm sash are playing
an important part in keeping
American home owners warm and
at the same time cutting down on
the amount Of fuel required for
civilian use.
y In addition 10 increasing living
comfort in the home, the use oil
insulation and storm sash and
weather stripping, greatly reduces
the amount Of fuel required 10
keep the average small home
warm.
Considerable waste in heating
effectiveness can be attributed 10
| single-glazed windows and leakage
Through improperly fitted doors
and windows. The same is true in
the case of insulation. Much heat
is wasted through seepage through
sidewalks, the roof and floors. At
tics are also a source Of great
heat loss.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-28
Colorful Interiors
Is the Trend
Insulating Board Will
Reface Wornout Walls

The modern decorative trend
toward colorful. original interior
finishes has helped to popularizc
the use of insulating board in
resurfacing WORKOUT walls and
ceilings.
Many insulating boards are now
supplied in number of factory
applied colors that effectively
blend with the decorative scheme
of any room. Others are avail
able with a primed or natural
finish. In addition, the bevel-
edged tile and plank shaped boards
can be installed in wide varieties
of attractive designs. such as
square fields with paneled borders,
diagonal squares, staggered square
panels and alternating square and
rectangular panels.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-28
Repairing
Interior Repairs May Be
Cared for in Winter

Almost every house which has
gone through the winter-or per.
haps several winters, summers ano
autumns, too-is in line for a care
full, detailed inspection by the
owner 10 discover the needs for
repairs and maintenance which
have developed.
Now that staying home i'm spare
time is practically a must" for
the majority of home owners. time
which used 10 be spent in joyriding
or social calls will be available To
give the home environment a
thorough going over and 10 provide
prompt remedies for threatened
deterioration. wherever needed.
Needed interior repainting can be
done in winter. regardless Of the
weather. A systematic beginning
IS TO start with the basement.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-28
Radiator Finish
Affects Heat
Correct Selection
Improves Heating

The choice Of paint finishes for
radiators has decided effect on
heat transmission. 1t has been
found that with hot-water heating
systems white and light-tinted
finishes transmit over % per cent
of the heat 10 the room, while
bronze and aluminium paints per-
NIT but 70 per cent transmission,
returning about rs per cent to- the
boiler.
Although the use of non-metallic
paints does not save fuel, as heat
returned TO the boiler is not
wasted heat, il does improve heat
ing conditions in several ways by
raising the rate of heat trans
More rapid warming Of
rooms becomes possible.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-28

contract forms
in light OF GUS
tom and court
decisions h a S
definitely estab-
liShed the land
contract as a
safe method of
S a ] e or pur-
chase of real
property.
The land con-
tract is primar-
lily used in the
sale of older
r q s d g I ial
properties and
on outlyin Z
newer h o m g s
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-28
Furniture FaCtories
Producing War Good.

Bomber noses. life boats, life
preservers, down-fllled sleeping
bags, canvas tents and gun parts
are just few of the war material
products being manufactured by
home furnishings producers. 1t is
estimated that approximately q
per cent of total home furnishings
production capacity can be con-
verified 10 war production with the
remaining capacity available and
adequate for civilian goods needs.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-28
Crates
Tips on Furnace Crate Care
Are Offered

A common error in Pretending
is 10 use ashes 10 bank the fire
at night. This practice causes eX-
cessive clinker formation. Fire
should be banked. not with dead
ashes, but with coal, fresh and
live. Dampers and drafts should
be carefully adjusted for banking
To remove clinkers without dam
age TO CRATES, let the fire burn
low and then break clinkers with
poker so that they will pass
through CRATES, or, better still, lift
them through the fire door.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-28
Many Home Repair
Jobs Scan Still Be Done

Making what YOU have do fol-
the duration is a duty with q
special meaning for the home
owner. home maintenance author.
tiles point out. Because new resi-
Dental construction is out until
the war is over. except for war
housing. prompt repair of existing
dwellings is essential.
Many types of repairs can be
made 10 the interior Of the house
while the weather is still too cold
for outdoor work. Breaks or
cracks in plaster walls. for ex-
ample. should be patched or COW
cred with new Surfacing.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-28
Bright CoIors Mark
Outdoor Furniture

Outdoor furniture makers. who
in past seasons have demonstrated
that they have few inhibitions in
solar as the use OF vivid colors is
concerned. have topped even last
years collection of brilliant hueS.
There's no favorite color
this year. strong, bright cOlOrs
definitely are preferred to
WHISKY washy' tones"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-28
Worldwide Brushes

Reddish brown bristles for paint
brushes mostly, come from India.
gray ones from Russia. and white
ones from Poland and France. AL
though most of the Chinese
bristles are black, China never
theless is still able 10 match most
of the other briStle-producing
countries in their colors of bristles.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-28
Penerin Reports
On Membership

Earl w. Pellerin. secretary OF
the Michigan Society of Architects,
announces that as of Jan. l, 1943,
1863 members had paid dues in the
society. OF these l79 also paid
dues in the Ala, leaving 1S9 men,
bers Of the state society who are
not institute members.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-28
Land Contracts
In Michigan .
Are Discussed
BY SAMUEL J. sLAvENs

Wee President Detroit Real Estate Boar
Residents of Michigan are
mighty favored over people in many
other states by being in position to
buy or sell real estate on a credit
basis under our so-called land
contract system. At first the con-
tract forms were rather harsh and
the rights of the parties were not
clear. Constant Establishments of
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-27
Why Old Jokes
Are "Chesfnufs"

w EHEN an after-dinner ora
N/ tor launches into a story
w and the faces OF his au-
dience take on a look OF bore
dom. everyone knows he is re-
peating a chestnut
The reason these hoary ancc-
dotcs are termed "chcstnuts"--
rather than hickory nut" or a
walnut might puzzle many,
but. sand Joseph jefferson, the
late and great actor, the term
originated IN an old melodrama
called The Broken Sword. % writ
ten hv William Dillon This play
bad Two character parts Count
Xavier -aud his servant Pablo.
The Count WAS something of a
Baron NWehmscn and one Of
@ tD-' tales went like this:
"Or.e entered the forests Of
Galloway when suddenly from
tuo boagas Of cork tree
Chestnut Count interrupted
Pablo.
.Cu's tr.a the Count said.
as chestnut Insisted Pablo.
y should N.w as Weu AS YOU,
/ nsa heard you tel the
,.r,. r i....-'
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-27

will BEST film this week
4 seems 10 be frothy farce
\ called "Du Barry Was a
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-27
HxInIIN L STURDEXANT.
Motion Picturc Editor.

.NlOlltll i II iAiit ANhiAbAs
-HE BEST film this week
seems TO be frothy farce
i called "Du Barry Was a
LADY, starring BOD Skeltou--LM-
ellie Ban. Zero Mostcl and Gene
Kelly.
The NON Tcchnicolor musical
was adopted from the Broadway
comedy of the nightcluh atten-
dpu' who slips himself knockout
dr. -z aFiti "a he's king
Louis XIV of France
Red Shelton. the custodian Of
the Chockroom. falls in love with
Lucille Ball the nightclub chan
tcusc. Among his rivals for her
heart are Gene Kelly and Doug
las Dumbulle.
But The dame wants money
and Dumbrille, as the playboy, Of
fcrs that bat little more. Then
the day comes when Red wins a
SWEEPSTAKES ticket and Lucille
agrees TO marry him He buys
the uightclub and stages a WOW
of celebration. Gene Kelly
comes 20 the party pretty sad at
the failure OF his romantic plans.
70 forestall scene Red slips him
a Mickey Finn But, by acct
dent the knockout drops are
drunk by Red and he embarks on
"A long dream an which he inn
AGNES he is Louis Ky, King Of
France.
As King. his sweetheart is, of
course, Du Barry, played by Lu-
ellie Ball. But their relationship
seems to be Just Perfect
Friendship" and is plotted against
by a quartet of rogues. who
bear unmistakable resemblances
to Reds nightclub rivals.
Du Barry is Captivated by the
BLACK AIION NhtllC RNllg y VIM
is plotting a revolt Red discov-
ers the plot and sentences the
TO the guillotine.
Du Barry pleads with the King
for the life Of her sweetheart.
Just as he is about TO agree he
must fight a duel with one Of the
plottyrs. He vanquishes him just
IN time TO rush to the block as
the knife is about 10 drop on the
necks Of Gene Kelly and another
conspirator.
He shouts To the executioner.
His screams wake him up out Of
his dream and he finds himself
back in the nightclub. Just how
his romantic tangles come out
must not be told,
The film is full of fun. Many
Of the scenes are hilarious,
though, as a whole, the comedy
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-27
SKIDDNG NT0HBT0RY On MICKEYFNN n

Red
SHELTON.
a. King
I otlis NJ
of rance,
Has a
Slight
I use Of
BaCkaChc
I luScd bN
an Arrow.
But His
Troubles
Are
Nothing
CTparIl
to Gh%of
Louis. the
Hate heck
Boy in a
New oTk
NightCluh,
i'm M(tNIS
"IDu Barry
Was a
Lady
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-04
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

one year from date of sale with in
terest at five per cent $40; a fur
ther sum of $150000 two years from
date of sale with interest at five
per cent t5%); and the balance of
S700000 three years from date of
sale with interest at five per cent
$40, deed and policy of title in
surance at the expense of the seller.
All bids or offers must be. in
writing and may be left at the Of
flee of Clarence B. Smith, attorney
for said guardians, 212 Rehkopf
Building, FL Centro, California, or
may be delivered to said guardians
personally in said County of Impe-
rial, Or may be filled in the office
OF the Clerk of this Court, at any
time after the first publication of
this notice and before the making
of the sale.
DATED this path day of May,
1913.
MOTA SINGH and
KEHAR SINGH
By Mota Singh, Guard
ians of the estate of Car
men Singh, Javier Singh,
Norma Singh, and Lillia
Singh, Minors.
Clarence b. Smith,
Attorney for Guardians.
'No. ID (M26-Jl0 inc0
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-04

HOTEL MAID-Good pay. Califor-
mia Hotel. 6-7
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-04
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF
IMPERIAL.
NOTICE OF GUARDIANS SALE
OF REAL ESTATE AT
PRIVATE SALE
In the Matter of the Guardian
ship of CARMEN SINGH, JAVIER
SINGH, NORMA SINGH, and ILL.,
LA SINGH, Minors.
No. 3l98 In Probate
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
Mota Singh, one of the guardians
OF the estate of Carmen Singh,
JaVier Singh, Norma Singh, and
Lillia Singh, will sell at private
sale in one parcel to the highest
bidder, upon the terms and condi-
tions hereinafter mentioned, and
subject to confirmation by said Su-
perior Court on or after the 18th
day Of June, 1943, all the right, title,
interest and estate of the said Car
men Singh, Javier Singh, Norma
Singh, and Lillia Singh, in and to
the real property hereinafter de-
scribed and all the right, title and
interest the said estate has, by
operation of law or otherwise, ac-
quired other than or in addition
to that of said minors in and to
that certain lot, piece or parcel of
land situate, lying and being in the
County of Imperial, State of Cali
fornia, describe as follows, to wit:
The South Ha g (S1a) Of Section
IL, Township 10 South, Range
13 East, S.BM., in Imperial
County, California.
The terms and conditions of sale
will be 100000 cash, lawful money
of the United States, to be paid at
the time of sale, balance payable
as follows: Buyer is to assume and
pay a Trust Deed amounting 10
100000 and is to pay Seller $15O0.00
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-04
DOPING OF HORSES
rs HIT RY RJII,

SACRAMENTO, June 4.-UP)-
Gov. Earl Warren last night sign
ed bill sponsored by the State
Racing Board designed to strength
en- the California statutes against
doping" race horses.
The measure, SB-1023, by Sena-
tor Jack Tenney, Los Angeles. pro-
hibits possession, transportation or
use of any cocaine drug within a
horse-racing enclosure except upon
veterinary's prescription"
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-04
AlE-American Is
Killed in Action

OMAHA, Neb., June 4 UP-Nile
klnnick, all-American halfback on
the University of Iowa football
tenn in 1899, has been killed in ac-
ton, according to word received
from the navy today by his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Nile Kinnick, Sr.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-04

GIRL OR young woman to care for
boys Z to 10. Also light house
keeping. Phone 1856 from 9 to S,
other hours 2373J. CT
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-04

for combine sack
sewing. Inquire Faure Tractor Co.
Ell Centre. 6-8
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-04

book No. 2. Belongs
to Louise Wanda Clark. Return
to Ration Board. CT
Imperial Valley press., 1943-06-04

book No. /. Belongs
to Lupe GaXiola. Return to Ra-
tiOn Board. CT