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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-13

The light influenza epidemic has spread
to many localities in the country. Wash
ington, D. c., is hard hit, and business
and schools are suffering through nee
essary absenteeism. There is consola-
ton in the fact that the disease Is not
of violent nature. However, the neces-
sary precautions should be taken to
avoid, if possible, contracting the disease.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-13
IRAN - A PORTENT
tChrlstian Science Monitor)

For small nations it's not always
fair weather when Great Powers
get together. There was a time
1907. to be exact-when Iranians
would have preferred to see Britain
and Russia colliding rather thar
meeting in the neighborhood OF
Teheran. Britain and Russia had
often FLASHED there. But In 1907
they signed an agreement dividing
Iran into spheres OF infiuence--"one
Ter ycn sod snA tax ga" but not
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-13
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
No Poison In Medicine Cupboard

Please suggest what precautions
to take in keeping carbolic acid in
the medicine cupboard. and what
is the antidote. (Mrs. H. w. IT,
Answer-There Is no good reason
or excuse for keeping carbolic acid
or any other poison In the house.
EPSON salts Is a good antidote.
What to keep IN the medicine cup
board and first aid cabinet and
how to use the remedies is des-
cribed in booklet THE Medicine
Cupboard" for copy of which send
twenty-five cents and stamped en-
velope bearing your address.
RibOfiavin and Tired Eyes
My eyes are constantly tired, red,
feel as though I had sand in them,
water a good deal, especially when
I read for little while. Examina-
ton by physician showed my vision
o. k. &C. Jo
AnSwer-Such symptoms are not
rarely due to ribofiavin (vitamin g.
deficiency. Drink at least quart
Of milk daily to get more ribo-
avin. Perhaps your doctor can pre-
scribe some pure riboflavin for you.
Every one needs not less than 1000
nicrograms of it daily just to
maintain good health. If you take
any to supplement your diet you
should have at least 5000 micro
grams daily.
The LowIy Itch Gets Around
All four members of our family
have the itch, and there are scores
Of cases in our village. No remedies
seem to help. IF. McL.)
Answer - Follow instructions In
chapter on the itch In booklet
Save Your Skin" - send twenty
five cents and stamped addressed
envelope for copy.
Copyright 1913, John F. Ollie Co..
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-13
BRAVE CHAPLAINS
Boston POST

(BOStOn PoSt)
Our brave chaplains have given
another demonstration of their
courage and devotion to duty. They
were at Tarawa. The chaplains rep
resented various denominations and
faiths. AS the hour of invasion
neared. they prepared our men
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-13

farm bloc anti
subsidy pressure
groups the CAPT.
toll had ever seen.
"Oh! the law Of
supply and de-
mand Is divine
law, and we're
above all that
today"
E V e r y b dy
laughed at the
GRO C h ETY. old
timers irony,
but few people
took time out to
stop and think
what. might han
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-13

promptly replied
a S k ng that a
book he sent him
on the structure
Of pipe organs.
We can picture
him, squa tting
d o W n in som c
hastily built shell
ter, and when the
storm Of battle
dies down. pull
ling out his book
and readin &
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-13

spiritually for battle. They were N
the landing barges with our fighters
and they crawled up onto tho
the beach with them in the face Of
whitening fire. Six chaplains con-
Quoted the first burial service. What
q consolation to parents Of men
who died there to know that .
chaplain was by their side!
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-13
Selected Poem
AFTER A WINDY DAY

George Able In The Christian Science Monitor)
Under sky enormous and still
The smoke from chimneys rises slow
And hangs between gray heaven and hill
Outspread like wings of birds that go
Lazy and huge along the air.
Beneath these wings, the houses sleep,
Gray-shinged, drowsy -windowed People
At ease come out to rake and heap
Their leaves, or glance at hilltop steeple.
Their pumpkins light the barns with gold
Their children race, their dogs are lusty,
The wings of smoke bend down to fold
These fledgling homes, these innocent ones
Made glad by skies no longer gusty.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-13

The greatest Christmas sacrifice this
wear is that of the minors and teen ayers
who heroically offer to accept a war saw
ings bond in lieu of major Yule-tlme
gifts, such as trains overcoats, dolls, play
houses, air rifles and what have you.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-13
. NATIONAL
SPOTLIGHT
OPA Tackles
A Tough One,
The Pork Problem
BY PETER EDISON
Waterbury Democrat Washington
CORRESPONDENT

Correspondent
The good old So-called law" OF
supply and demand takes a terri
BILE beating in these times
AS Senator Cotton Ed Smith OF
South Carolina said sarcaStically to
the 200 or more lobbyists for the
livestock raiSers who came to Wash
ington as one Of the most potent
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-13

This is the season of the year when
friends down south take delight in writing
to friends up north about the oranges,
coconuts now ripe, and the poinsettlas
in bloom.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-13
STRENGTH
FOR THE DAY
BY EARL L. DOUGLASS, ID. ID.
ON USING OUR MINDS

A friend of mine wrote a boy in
the South Pacific asking him to
name something which might be
sent him at this time and which
would give him pleasure amid his
none-to- pleasant surroundings. He
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-13
Your Health
By Dr.. William Brady

Signed letters pertaining - pr
sonaI health and hygiene, not 70
disease, diagnosis q treatment,
win be answered By Dr.. Brady II
stamped self-addressed envelope
Is enclosed. Letters should be brief
and written In ink. No reply can
be made TO queries not conform
ing 10 instructions. Address DR..
william Brady, National News
paper Service, 500 West Madison
Street, Chicago. Ill.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-13
GHOST OF FAMILY DOCTOR
PASSING BY

Your fine article on The For
gotten People" awakens ideas
my mind reverts to my old home
state, Maine, and to the old couIl-
try doctor, who was not merely the
local physician but vital part Of
the community. When the mtsfor-
tune of sickness came the old
doctor was present not merely aS
mercenary hireling but as .
friend in need. His attendance was
not merely calls but actual visits
in which the private affairs OF the
family were confidentially discus
sed and good advice given, for had
he not served them from infancy
and always maintained the conf
dence and secrecy which tied them
in deep affection.
Lacking modern scholastic learn
ing he may have been less skilled
in the advanced science Of the pro-
fession of today, but he was new
erthelesS q skilled practitioner and
confidence in his ability contribut-
ed materially to the patients re-
covery. &c. M. g.
CThere, Mr.. G., you utter q vol
tlne in sentence. The family
physician In the horse and-buggy
days had to acquire diagnostic skill
and resourcefulnesS in treatment,
because he just couldn't hide be-
hind all the gadgets the modern
doctor uses to divert the patients
mind from the diagnosis. Nor could
the old time practitioner rush the
patient to the hospital when the
going became difficult. He had to
stay right there and shoulder full
responsibility
The modern physician Is not SO
much a missionary as artisan call
ed through urgency as might be
the plumber, with a flxed rate Of
medical union or organization. HIS
training has cost him years Of in
tense study, and as his profession
is chosen as means OF livelihood
the financial side stands out In
strong relief.
The erstwhile country doctor has
disappeared with his horse and gig
and medical kit. except perhaps In
a few isolated communities. He Is
the forgotten man Of today, but I
think when the Creator sums up
the old time family doctor
rest his ashes! &C. M. g.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-13

WASHINGTON December 1s Here two types of Congressional ng
country with exactly opposite effects the taxpayers
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-13
Current Comment

I fully believe the testimony OF
John To Plante and absolutely dis
believe the testimony of all Of the
defense witnesses.
-Woonsocket (R. ~ judge. &C
cepting reporters word against
denials of seven other witnesses
in liquor violation case.
The Skoda works are now famous
for their shells that are stuffed
with sawdust instead of gunpowder
for their shell castings that fall
apart on the firing line for the
incredible slowness of their assem-
bly, line and for the incredible
number Of executions Of their work
erS
John Paris, UP correspondent on
Czech underground.
The only answer to the individual
in times like these is that no mat
ter how hard you are hit, somebody
else Is hit harder.
Senator Ebert D. Thomas Of
Utah.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-13
Washington Merry o-Round
BY
DREW PEARSON

Sharp Contrast Between nvestso Made by Two Congressman
One Cost Public Nothing Other Costly but Aided Pobe Politically
Officials Worried by Slow Progress Twoyeorod Magnesium Plant
Lobor Political Groups Prepare for - Enlist Of
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-13

copyright, 1913, by United
Feature Syndicate, Inc.)
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-13
Detroit
Girl Off 10
FiInlIand

Geannc GuStaf. blond l6-year-
old Detroit songStresS. whose
chances for a career in the movie
capital were twice interrupted by
death in the family. is on a Holly
"ood-bound train today, confident
Of success.
Accompanied by her mother.
Mrs. Claude GuStaf. 1543 Monte
'rey, she IS returning 10 take up
her career where IT was suspended
last August by the death Of her
grandmother here.
At that time, scouts from MGM
and RkO had discovered her and
were arranging additions.
Her blues singing in low. husky
voice, attracted RKO, while an
MGM scout called her the pref
test blonde that ever hit Holly
wood. - according 10 Mrs. Ruby
Jones. Stairway school. 1914
Woodward who has taught Geanne
singing and dancing since Gcanne
was 10
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-13
Unused H0usinQ
AT Willow Run

LANSING, April 13-Results of
"a survey made by the state de-
Tense council show unused hous-
ing facilities for $500 persons
exist in the Willow Run area, Adj
ministrator Leonard reported
today.
The survey, made by Frank r
Walsh of the councils housing
division. revealed there are 1852
single and double rooms. 90 apart
ments. "A houses, II cabins and
four trailers ready for occupancy.
A check of Ann Arbor made by
neighborhood war clubs in Wash
tenaw County turned up $50
rooms, - apartments and five
houses.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-13
Parish Remembers
Vsitation's Boys in Service TO Get S. Checks
as Easter Gifts From Congregation

soldiers and sailors are of the
same opinion.
From all over the world come
letters thanking the parish for the
interest shown. At Christmas. the
total amount of money mailed was
over $1,000. Today, 1t is we'll over
the $1,000 mark.
To meet this, the parish will
stage a .canteen minstrel show in
the auditorium Of the school May
9, 10 and II. Only local talent
Will be used.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-13
Grave Diggers
Strike Over Pay

Fifteen AFL grave diggers OF
archdloceSan cemeteries were OF
strike today demanding wage in.
creases from 95 cents to S110 an
hour.
The Rev FIR Raymond s. Clancy.
director of the cemeteries, said he
had hesitated 10 grant pay in
creases lest he violate the Little
Steel formula He asserted that
the men had remained on the A
hour work week rather than abide
by the WLB 48-hour order.
The diggerS ignored the advice
Of the Building Service Employees
tAFL) in the Stoppage, Father
Clancy said.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-13

Every woman's home, be il
castle or cottage, is a general
repair shop these days.
To enable the hOmemakers "a
carry on as the household handy
women. the Wayne County OCD
lis conducting a day-long school for
wartime living Friday at Wayne
University.
Specifically. the women attend
ing will learn how 10 conserve
clothing. repair household equip
ment, grow Victory Gardens and
plan nutritious and ration-wIse
meals.
Hints will compass everything
from the best methods of knife
sharpening 10 ways 10 transform
suits Of absent Servicemen INTO
ensembles for war working sisters.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-13

Mr.. Garland, teamsters'
union business agent. who was
one Of a group Of officials and
employees Of the union ques-
toned in an OPA investiga-
ton Of charges they used
C-eard gasoline in driving TO
Port Huron during recent
labor trouble there. OPA men
said Ma Garland was one Of
three union officials at Port
Huron. He denied il.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-13
Jdps Hold Three
From Michigan

Three Michigan men. including
two DetroIterS, were revealed TO-
day As prisoners Of war. held by
the japanese In an unnamed
camp
They are Pfc Lloyd r Leduc
whose sister. Mrs. Alice Burk.
hardt, lives at PISS Military PVT.
Rudolph l. MaroSovich of ll467
Kllnger, Hamtramck, and PVT.
Charles Kamendat of Port Huron.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-13
Striker Loses Chance
To Become Citizen

Because he failed TO act like a
citizen and respect the u. S. gov
eminent, Nicholas J MoSkum, 80,
of l02 Palmer, wrecked his
chances of becoming a citizen.
MoSkum. former president of
Local No. 210. UAW-CIO. was de-
MED citizenship by Federal Judge
Edward j Monet for alleged "un-
citizenlike' action during strike
in 1888. He was born in Austria.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-13

More than 400 boys. members oil
Visitation Parish before entering
the service, are sure of a happy
Easter. because, in the mail today
is a s. check for each.
The idea Of sending each mem.
Der of the parish a s. cheek was
originated at Christmas by MSgr
John j. Hunt, who thought il a
much better idea than sending the
boys cigaretS and candy. And the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-13
Lake Shipping Record

BAY CITY. April 13-What Is
expected 70 be a record lake ship
ping season was opened here yes
terday when two freighterS ar
rived with carGoeS Of coal for Bay
City and Saginaw.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-13

tory, and out
witted so m Q
Nazi spies.
s h m a n
M C ID on a | d
works in "a
war factory.
He never saw
a Nazi spy,
but he is do
ing something
TO the Axis.
. . .
Suppose we
take a look
a [ Sherman
Mcdonald, OF
Detroit.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-13
Steel Industry Due
To Reach Into West

WASHINGTON, April -
President Roosevelt today gave
assurance that a plan had been
prepared for the decentralization
Of the national steel industry 20
the benefit Of the Far West Rep.
WEIGH, California Republican. re-
yealed after a conference with the
Chef Executive.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-13
French General Killed

NEW YORK, April 13 (INS)-
Gen Edouard Welvert, commander
Of French forces pushing north of
PiChon in TuniSia, was killed in
the fighting for Kairouan, the
British radio said today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-13
OBJECTS ON TAX

The OPA contended the utility
should not be allowed 20 include
S8,OOO,OOO excess profits tax. as
operating costs.
Eliminating this charge against
operations, the brief said. would
still give the company an s per
cent return.
Common council has called for a
rate reduction that would save
the city's private consumers an
estimated $500 600 annually.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-13
.Unionist Named
In Gas Inquiry
Quits Ration Job

An investigation into the issu-
ance and use Of gasoline rations
of ALL Transfers representatives
today disclosed that James Lang
ley. one unIonist called in the
inquiry had resigned as a men,
Der of Ration Board No 82-l0.
One Of II teamSterS questioned
yesterday by OPA attorneys, Lang
ley is a business representative OF
Local No. 337 and one Of five who
admitted using has car in a MEM
berShip drive in Port Huron cream
pTlpS
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-13
. NEED FOR r BOOK

Dorothy NJ FeulGer, II Farrand
Park, Highland Park, a secretary
Of Local No. 337 Food, Beer and
Beverage Drivers, explained her
r book was necessity in Red
Cross blood donor work.
The hearings are being held be-
fore Edwin c. Gemrich. OPA chief
rauonlng attorney, and Ethan {.
Prewitt, enforcement attorney
II officials uncover improper
use Of raions, revocation proceed
Ings NAV follow.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-13
Potatoes Scarce Here, P rices Defy OPA
Spuds Near 81
Despite Ceiling
Of 81Cts. Peek

The lowly Irish spud was an
important character in Detroit to-
day as it brought prices as high
as 2 cents each.
Grocers, with supplies limited,
rationed sales 10 four pounds to
customer and asked prices ranging
from > 10 Z cents a pound Us
cents TO Sl05 a peck.
Meanwhile OPA officials sweated
and tugged vainly as prices
climbed.
Ceiling prices on potatoes are
complicated because the price de-
ponds upon grade and size Of the
potatoes and upon shipping costs
and wholesale handling charges.
SI-CENT CEILING
However, 0PA officials stated
that the best grade of Maine pota-
toes retailing in Detroit should
sell for no more than 81 cents a
peck. Maine potatoes range from
Is cents TO a top of 81 cents, while
the best grades of Michigan pota-
toes have a OPA ceiling of GO
cents a peck.
1--WE are investigating all case
OF sales above these ceilings
reported to u.s." Arthur II.
Sarvis, state OPA director de-
clared.
Large supplies of potatoes being
taken by the army and use of
potatoes as a substitute for ra-
toned foods were the two main
factors leading to the shortage
here, it was pointed out by Erin
Canine, assistant produce manager
for the Kroger stores.
AWAIT NEW POTATOES
"The situation will not become
! much better until new potatoes
start coming In from California,
Georgia and other southern and
southwestern states" he de-
clared.
California potatoes should be
appearing on Detroit markets
about the first week in May,
Canine said.
A e. p store officials declared
tn; the Detroit shortage should
be some what relieved with the
coming of good weather and the
Opening of Northern Michigan
roads which will bring Michigan
potatoes out to the market.
Although the supply is con-
siderable less than normal, all
A a. p stores are getting some
potatoes" the officials said.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-13
ACCEPT RESIGNATION

Langley wrote the OPA per-
sonnet division on April 5, II was
learned. resignng his ration board
job with the plea that his voca-
tlonal responsibilities were in
creaSing.
Reporting that Langley was not
one Of the most active members
OF the board Lewis c. Frank.
chairman. said the resignation had
been accepted.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-13

at the telegram he had been typing He read il over
Mrs. Kate Macauley
2226 Santa Clara Avenue
Ithaca California
he department of war regrets to inform you hat
your son Marcus
ne old telegraph operator tried get VI from nj,
char but now the attack again and he eutched AZ
his heart After moment he fell forward to rest upon
the typewriter.
Continued tomorrow
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-13
Jack Pickering
Here
and
Now,

LET'S CALL today's column
Sherman j. Mcdonald, Ameri-
can"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-13

+ Mcdonald, OF
MR. PICKERING
He is 81 years old
He lives at 1924 Hibbard
His wife's name is Anna Mae.
They have six children.
lie works al Ford's.
Yesterday they walked into
the Mcclellan avenue police sta
tion and told the mon on the
desk. Harry WoodSlde
1--WE want to buy $1,000 worth
of war bonds"
l wonder what that meant 10
Sherman Mcdonald.
A worklnGman doesn't &c
that kind OF money easily nor
quickly
\ II is harder for a man with
six children
II IS harder still for a Negro
70 do it, Sherman Mcdonald,
American. is a Negro.
what do you do at Ford's ."
said.
"Jebbing mOlder," he said.
I've worked there for 81 years.
/ make mods for tank parts"
Here's question you can
skip II YOU want to-"
"Shoot IT,"
"How much do YOU earn ."
"Now-S73 week. That's
six days n week"
'Is that more than YOU made
before the war;"
Yes" said Sherman Melon
aid II work longer. But
don't have as much left"
you mean because prices are
higher"
NO. 7 mean after victory
tax and everything and bonds,
! don't get as much in cash
Bonds: What bonds ."
"Oh. / get a $50 bond every
two weeks, and never cashed
one in vet"
So YOU see. that g. OO0 isn't
some sudden flow Of high pay
Where, then, did j, come
FROM
We've been saving t."
Sherman Mcdonald isn't talk
ative.
saving for something in par
ticulsr:,"
well. YES. \ house"
e. ooh. What did your wife say
about II ="
"She said, What " something
happens
II said. Wen still have
couple hundred Anyway. we
can buy a house after the war.
She said all right, and We went
and bought EN-"
! asked nm no" the olneTS
in the plant felt.
Differently" he said II can
tell YOU about 400 of them, in
my group. I'm a Go commit
teeman. Some of IL e m take
10 per cent In bonds. Some
don't. Some have big families.
Now that's hard. Children don't
understand rationlng or prices.
They just want things, that's
all.
and then some have sick
ness. And still others. the young
ones. figure they'll he In the
army soon. All they think OF Is
fight.
But the men over 4O-thoSe
are the ones YOU can sell
bonds to-"
Well. how about Sherman Nc
Donald'S six children?
That's different" he said.
"Nine are all grown, all but
one"
"But don't YOU still have 10
give up things 10 buy bonds"
"Sure," he said, evidently SUR
priSed al such silly question,
II don't drive my car 10 work.
Just 10 church, Sundays. And
We budget everything, even what
we eat.
"Oh, and 7 take care Of an
apartment building to save on
our rent"
That Is buying bonds the
hard way The easy money
already has been SKINNED Off.
Now the things that Sherman
Mcdonald has saved up to buy
are going into the bond hopper.
But as Sherman Mcdonald
told his wife:
After the war, people will he
going back south. We can buy
our house then. But II we bought
II now and lost the war. then
we'd most likely lose the house
anyway, wouldn't we ."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-13
. DENY CHARGES

Both Alvin Ogllvie, business rep
rescntative for the Car Washers
Union CAFL) and George Wilson,
business agent for the Milk Driv-
ers (AFLD. denied today that they
had driven 70 Port Huron while
the strike was on.
OgiIvie, explained that he re-
ccivcd 1000 miles a month sup
elemental driving and used il all
for union business
II have done nothing wrong"
he insisted
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-13

But when Homer got back to Mr. Grocan with the
coffee the old telegraph operator not typnr the tce
gram that was coming in the wire. Again Homer
shook him.
Mr. Grogan, he said, they're sending a telegram
You're not getting it, Stop them Mr. Grogsnl Tell them
to wait minute Stop them, Mr.. Grogan! You're not
getting the telegram"
Homer ran to the water cooler for another cup of
water
The old telegraph operator opened his ewes and looked