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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-25
WARINC SOUNDED
 BY MEAT DEALERS
Public Asked Not to Be Too. Optimistic Over
 Weekend Supplies

An unprecedented rush for meat counters is expected this weekend by local retailers, who ct the same time report that supplies are light and considerably below the expect ed demand. Many housewives who studied the point charts released yesterday rushed to local stores this morning to get "last fling" at steak and choice cuts rated highly under the new rationing program to take effect Monday, and available stocks quickly dwindled.
 Little assurance could be given that poultry, the increasingly popu- lar substitute for red meat since the shortage started. would be stocked in sufficient amount. Several rec tailers have reported inability to ob- tain shipments and deem the situa- ton to be critical"
 However, OPA officials express the belief ratioring will bring 0 more equitable distribution among cus- toners and that supplies eventually will meet the demands.
 Meanwhile, retailers are stocking butter supplies in preparation for resumption of sale Monday. Several retailers report they have been un- able to obtain sufficient supplies and fear inability to meet coupon de- mands. One wholesaler, however. said he received larger extra supplies this week and expressed the belief the government will arrange for sufficient shipments after the rae tloning program takes effect.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-25
THURSDAY

THURSDAY
 9:A5 Q. m,--Center school, Middle bury, junior first aid. Mrs,
 Rose Klitka. i:l5 p. m,-prospect community
 school, junior first aid, Susan
 Cocchiola, 2:S0 p. m.--Home nursing, Lincoln
 house, Mrs, Madge Pearce. 7:S0 D. m.-Home nursing, Lincoln
 house, Mrs. Albert Hummel. 7:SO D. m.-North End Y.M.CA.
 standard first aid for precinct
 3, sectors lS, l4, l6, l7, i8,
 10, 20, S2, 8, SA, 35, S6 and
 n, Wilbur R. stone, Leroy II,
 Woodcock, FRIDAY
 6;S0 p. m,-Blessed Sacrament
 church, junior first aid, Mrs,
 Mary Norgren, 7:S0 D, m,--Home nursing, Lincoln
 house, members of Beta sigma
 Phi sorority and Y.M,C.A, group.
 Mrs, A. T. Field.
 Monday through Friday, court house, Kendrlck avenue, ( to s p. En,, legal aid bureau, Waterbury Bar association, servicemen and fam illes.
 Monday through Friday, bleeding of donors to civilian defense blood bank and plasma reserve, Chase dispensary, Field street. 1 to 5 p. m.: appointments made by calling S-2i0l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-25
AN AMERICAN SOLDIER OVERSEAS

Charles TowneReprin from the New York Tmes) He used to think the little village street War far too quiet for his youthful feet. The houses plain, the lawns so dusty The iron fences all run down and rusty He used to weary of Deacon Lane Hobblng along with his old crooked cane; Of Mrs. Miller panting when she bore Her packages from Ezra Lymans store. Day after day he saw the same old faces peerng from windows; the same load of cases Dropped from the baggage down at the station Where loungers talked of hard times and ntation He saw old-timers whiting every day, And gossiping, to pass the time away. Big Lawyer Perkins went downtown at eight He e single minute late. How shabby the shop of Elmer sruthers- Quite unpainted were all the others; But pleasant the chapel on the hll And Farmer Hasbrooks ripplng wateg-min Far overseas in mud and mire and heat He dreams of home and that lost village street, And though in b0ehopd it seemed dull and dim, Oh now 1t would be beautiful to hint
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-25
MEN OVER B MAY
 ENLIST IN ARMY
Volunteers Must Possess Special Qualifications
 to Be Accepted

It has been officially revealed by Captain R. w. Flint, commanding otiacer of the Armed Forces Induc- ton Station that men over S8 now have opportunities to enlist if they happen to have 0 specialist Quallfl- cation, Men who are over S8 arc in. eligible to volunteer for induction, Yet there are thousands in the Ma. tion deSlrious of serving who now have the door open to them if they have the qualifications. Enlist- ments as of December lS, l0A2 have been closed but however, it is pos- slble for men SS to 70 years old with Q knowledge of radio mech. anics or operators to enlist as Air. craft Radio Mechanics or operators, The Signal Corps also will accept men from S6 to e years old who have some experience as telephone and telephone cable spllcers, install.
 cd repairmen, radio operator, re- peaterman for telephone and tele-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-25

U-boats sank at least floor New England fishing boats last year, probably at least one Pacific coast vessel. The Lady's chief safety de. vice IS silent: her ship-to-shore radio telephone can be used only In the greatest emergency. Night work goes on now with only dash lights feebly opening the icy. stormy North Atlantic blackness.
 Their nets are cotton: Manila hemp is a memory. They must stop and pick up the Coast Guard pass word and fly 1t in bright signal flags as they leave port. They're going Q hundred miles or so out among enemy enemy raid-packs, for eight or ten days.
 "It's Q big ocean-anything can happen out therel" At this thought the skipper grins. If anything can happen. maybe he can get out of any trouble that happens to him. GOOD MARKET
 AWAITS SHIPS
 Tn such a stoical spirit, fishermen have survived other wars before this, War has even set the stage for better times for them. The industry Is booming right now.
 The S,650, 900, 900 hoped flor pounds would provide 27 pounds apiece for U, s. citizens. They ate i6 pounds each In l942, but now are sharing the harvest with soldiers and allies, Which is okay by the fishermen. He's sticking to his nets, helping to overcome nanpower and ship shortages and military conditions multiply the hazard and hardship in mans oldest and one of his least practicable industries,
 A few decades ago. % per cent of the U. s. catch of fresh fish was used within 200 miles of Its landing points, but since the end of World War I, fresh, frozen, canned and smoked fish have been doing Q lot of migrating by land.
 Francis J. Anderson, associate fishery marketing specialist of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, describes major routes taken by the most important varieties:
 East Coast fish, particularly filets of haddock, and some rose fish go as far west as California. From the Pacific coast eastward, halibut and salmon travel to market, also those new shark steaks and filets, spids, big dungaree crabs, and frozen sable fish for smoking from Wash- ington and Oregon'S coast.
 Gulf of Mexico fishermen trap shrimp of Louisiana and these move up the Atlantic coast and also north to Chicago: likewise
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-25

Spanish mackerel and king mack erel, spotted seq trout and black mullets from southeastern waters. South and east from the Great Lakes of fresh water fish of several kinds. From Canadian lakes and Midwest tributaries of the Missis- slppi, move white fish, yellow pike and carp, in tank cars and trucks and by express. Buffalo fish from the lower Mississippi andf rom Wis., consin, are important also.
 THREE NEWCOMERS
 WELCOMED
 The most colorful fish news will be made this year by those three strange ones: rose, shark, mussels.
 The shellflsh have been raised in captivity for French gourmets since the 18th century, but they're plentiful as seaweed along the At. lantic coast, They are prime" from March to Jurs, when oysters aren't and are gootl all year around. They're eaten simp!p: fried, roasted, steamed, plckled, Smoked, or In chowder. Already, they're being frozen and shipped in six and eight- ounce packages; demand for them IS rising.
 In three weeks of March, o wide demand for shark steaks and filets answered the Pacific coast halibut ilshermen's decision to bring shark in. Sharks, which once were killed and discarded at sea, now are look cd upon aS one Of the seas most beneficial gifts. A few years ago, shark flyers were found to be Valu- able for their oil, so those were re- covered. Finally someone asked, "Why not bring In the fish and eat 'emq" Hence, shark steaks. Not very different from the epicures slightly gamey delight, Swordllsh steak. Most shark probably will be eaten kippered, or slightly smoked, and tastes somewhat like smoked salmon.
 FLEETS FOR
 "FTSHBURGERS"
 Rose fish, the most brilliantly colored of all the North Atlantlc's commercial varieties, weighing Q pound or SO. Is known also as red fish )not rod snapper), sea perch, and ocean perch. It's the established new Somebody of former little- known fish, and is sold as frozen filets. Southerners like 1t because, they say, 1t tastes like river perch, So does the Army, which at times has taken 60 to 30 per cent of the catch. This is the fish that makes Scent sandwiches in the Midwest
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-25
Editor. Tall Tower Topics.

Editor, Tall Tower Topics. Last Sunday night rot the biggest thrill since landed this island somewhere in the Pacific with the U, s. Army. We were allowed 10 bottles of beer per man and 1t was bowl Did enjoy it am still receiving the Democrat here and can't begin to tell you how much 1t means to me- I noticed wonderful letter you published rom Morton Kaplan of Brown Street. very good friend ot mine. Joe E. Brown, movie star, and Johnny Marvin, lonesome singer of the air, are tour here and they certainly gave us grand show Say hello to Ray OTooe and Messy Relihan for me. Sincerely, vincent A. Mencio, Somewhere in the Pacific
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-25
LEGION POST
 PLANS PARTY
Christian Service Society Met at Home of Mrs.
 Walter O'0reslck
WATERVILLE COEtespenaents AaVA Wtlllam G Reoney, lse Dwight 6A
 Telephsne s-etsS

Waservllle, March aS.-sgE Gas per 6. Davis Post, No, lSe American Legion will hold a special meeting and birthday party saturday evens inR ct Fraternity hall. All meIl- hels are urged Co be present. Cards will be played and refreshments served. William Rooney, comman~ der and Russell Atherton will Do In charge.
 Womsns Society for Christian Service held Q devotional meeting last evening ct the home of Mrs. walter 0'0reslck Of Terrace ave- nue. Mrs. Mary Lowell led the de- votlon. Present were Mrs. Arthur Twelves, president, Mrs. Ralph Lane. Mrs. Harry IIattlmer, Mrs. John M. E. Johnson, Miss Ruth Norton, Mrs. Mary MacNamara, Mrs. Joseph Kenny, Mrs. John ". platt, ST., Mrs. Frank wilson, Mrs. James Brodie, Mrs. Emily Burger, Mrs. George Hornbecker, Mrs. Allan FAirhurst. MrS, Mary Lowell.
 Tomorrow afternoon at S:S0 Q. clock there will be stations of the cross at st, Mlohaels R, o. church.
 Weaving Club
 Tho Swedish Weaving club met this week at the home of Mrs. Ralph Benson. Lunch was served. Press ent were: Mrs. Harry I.attilner, Mrs. Ruth Norton, Mrs, John w. platt, ST. Mrs. Harry stride, Mrs. John M. '. Johnson and Mrs, Frank Wil~ son.
 stamp Sales
 The stamp sale report of the Sprague school aS of March 10 tol~ lowSs--
 Total amount of sales SlBe,o0.
 100 per cent rooms-Mlss Monroe. Miss Bannon--0rade Q,
 Miss Cronan-drade 2,
 Miss Robin Grades 2 and 3,
 Rooms bringing In the greatest amount for stamps: Miss Robins room, Grades 2 and 2-$2o.S0. MisS Shanahans' room, Grade 1-$22,l6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-25
|Defyng War Damages, Coastal Fleets Are Seelin,
 Biggest Food Catch-hcluGng Sharks

and South which competed with hamburgers even when there was no meat shortage.
 How much of these, or of any fish, will, be available will depend on what's caught and what goes to the Army and Allies Whats caught will depend in turn upon the sue. cess of now concentrated efforts to streamllne the industry and offset war conditions. Government offlclals are trying to have fishing vessels which were taken over by the armed forces-as many NS 90 to 60 per cent in most important fleets like Bos. tons and New York's-returned to fishing. Resources like nets and labor are being pooled In the Alaska salmon fisheries. Draft boards have been told that fisher. men with skills are deferrahle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-25
ENGINEER CORPS. PRODUCES TONS
 OFWAR MAPS
BY VINCENT THHLLEN Limited Press Staff CoEFespandentl

United Press Staff Correspondent
 st. Louis, March %. - (Up) - Modern warfares entry into th' three dlmensional phase has madt the map more important than ever before as an aid to strategists, field commanders, navigatcrS and even the doughboy in foreign lands.
 That Is why the map ServlcC branch of the U, s. Army Engineer Corps has grown from Q skeleton force making Q comparatively few maps to huge organization pro- duclng tons and tons of maps,
 Before Hitler started on his in- ternatlonal rampage the map serv. ice had no field offices, Tn fact, in the main Washington office there were only 06 employees. Now, how ever, the st. Louis office alone eFn- ploys nearly 800 persons.
 Tn charge of the St. Louis office Is It. Andrew McNally, who ex- plains the functions of the map making service.
 Maps play an important role in all military planning" he ex- plained. "All, from the commander in-chief on down - chiefs of oper- atlons, commanders in the field and so on - must have maps be- fore them all the tlme."
 Larger Maps Required
 Maps for any part of the world in which U. 6, armed forces may be operating can be made here, The map-making assignments are handed out from Washington along with source material.
 "T'he maps range from overall maps used in broad strategy down to detailed maps Of small area, showing every tree, house, aban. doned well, wooded area and so forth. The location of Q house, for instance, might be highly import ant in 0 Commando-type raid," Lieutenant McNally said.
 But because of the speed and type of modern warfare, maps in this war are necessarily larger, accord. ing to the lieutenant.
 "A bomber going on Q raid would not want to be switching maps every few miles: Q map Is needed to cover the entire flight, Mechan- lZed troops must have maps of larger areas, too, because they cover more territory than do foot soldiers" McNally said.
 Aerial photographs, land surveys and maps collected by military at- taehes of the diplomatic service all enter into the making of c complete document for use in some armed operation.
 Europe Best Mapped
 McNally said the best mapped part of the world Is Europe, where wars have been fought for 50 many generations, The European goyern- ments have every inch of their ter ritory mapped. Next most charted are the British colonial possessions.
 The remainder of the world, in- cluding North America, said Me- Nally, is comparatively poorly mapped and some sections of the modern world are still to be put on paper, For instance, large portions of Asia arc practically unknown so far as topography Is concerned, and the same holds true for some Japan. csc poSseSisons.
 The lieutenant firmly believes that if Americans are to play an intelligent role in world affairs they must obtain Q better knowledge of the worlds geography.
 Mot just the names of places but the part geography plays in the lives of people; the effect Of ell. mate on them and an understand. ing of why they act the way they do. This science has been referred to aS geopolitics."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-25

lieutenant DOmenic Rosa and Lieutenant Charles eRp" DOnatO chums since bOyhOOd and separated for the first time by the war, are now wearing pleased smiles for the lifelong local lads are now together nrnln at the Greenwood Army Air Field in Mississippi Rosa has been stationed there some time and 'sip" has recently been transferred there Old companion ship renewed at the same airfled is really grand break for the young lOOieS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-25
PLAINTIFF GIVEN
 VERDICT OF $500

A jury verdict of $500 was re- turned In common pleas court yes- terday afternoon for John D. Sirica of Waterbury who sued William J Cox, state highway commissioner and e. Albert Grahlnsky, highway department employe, as the result of an automobile accident Jan. iS, i9l2 in Enfield. The plaintiff claim cd he sustained a spine injury and Q eoncussion of the brain when his car allegedly was struck by one op- erated by the highway worker, DaTn- ages of &2,600 were asked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-25

Les Wheeler, hardware salesman, Is spending plenty of time these days In WalngfOrd watching the Boston National League baseball club m spring tram ina. Les must be hoping to learn few pointers for next years SS Peter and Paul softball competition MT. and Mrs. Walter SawOsta of Long Hill Road are proud parents of sevenpOund daughter, Beverly Ann
 The mother and daughter doing as well as can be expected at the Waterbury Hospital Mrs SawOSta is che former Ida Guerrero of Hillview Avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-25

Private Thomas Cowess son of Mrs. Raymond Cowess of this city, has arrived at Jefferson Barracks Missouri historic military post the Mississippi River few miles south of St. Louis It Is replacement center Tor the Army Air Forces Technical Training Command. Here recruits are given vocational aptitude tests to qualify them for important duties in various Arms and Branches of the Services attached with the Army Air Forces De- results of the various tests gven recruits will be selected eher for technical schools specialized occupations within the Army Following period of instruction in be sent to active service with the Army Air Forces
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-25

Gento Orsini, president of the Chase FOremens As. sOciatiOn, and Andrew SirCa, well known manabOut. April f. If Holsters are available they'll top the party menu at the home of Mr. and Mrs. FOnsie Sirica of Knoll Street. Andy Staver better known Stavnits ky has been released from Army assignments at Mitchell Field, L. I via the age ruling. He's back his old job at the Metal Hose plant of the American Brass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-25

Corporal Ernest Stutzman is now with the Tank Destroyer Battalion at Camp Fucker, Alabama Dan- el Zdanowicz, member of the First Baptist Church. is with O. 278 at the Naval Training Station, Banbrdge, free mail these days from Camp Maxey, Texas Rev. William Brewster former St. Johns Episcopal curate, Has in town yesterday with his wife. He's now head master of St. Marks School in Southboro, Mass
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-25
Tall Tower
 Topics
Good Evening.
A FRIEND
BY TIE MAN IN THE TOWER

Eats8ND A little music in the world
 Covers . lot of sorrow. It keeps us happy al the time And happy tll tomorrow A Nttle rain Is coming down Upon the barn and old pine tree srls very nice to look upon And really good for you and me Now am looking further over Upon the great hilltop. I think of all the daisies and flowers . That later grow on that little spot, So ven look forward to the Springtime And watch out for brighter things, There'n be warmth and sunshine And birds flying again this Spring.
 DANIEL GILLETTE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-25
w o R L D w A R A YEAR AGO
 MARCH 25, 1922
Rx United Presal

U. s. Navy announces sea and air raids on Japanese. occupied Wake Island on Feb. 24 and on Japanese Marcus Island March (.
 Gen. Douglas MacArthur is awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
 British report Japanese occupa- ton of the Andaman Islands, in the Bay of Bengal, on March 23.
 Chinese report capture by yap- anese of an airdrOme north of Toung0O.
 Red Army ski troops piece outer defenses of 6taraya Russa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-25

MT. and Mrs. Thomas Lyons of Willow Street were left their second daughter Tuesday afternoon Both Marys Hospital Mrs. Lyons Is the former Helen Mur- py society editor of this paper for many years before she said yes to Tommy Anthony CiarlOne has been given the managerial assignment of the paint and hardware department at the J. E. Smith Lumber Com. pany Tony is a most energetic worker who knows how to keep customers coming back.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-25
BY MAR0UERITE YOUNG NEA Stan COrrespOntlent

25-The Lady Good putting catch another bit of the SS000OO pounds of that fishermen expect harvest this o the Por tugu skipper stamps his high leather reack boots the pilot house nNlls
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-25
Civilian Defense
 Calendar

Notices for this column must Do sent Co Che Mayors Oillce at least three days ln advance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-25

Australia faces prune shortage and Q campaign to make certain that there will be plenty of pruneg for hahieB has been started.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-25
PREP PARE PROTEST
 ON LABOR BILLS

Appointment of Q legislative com. mittee instructed to protest several antl-lahor bills now before Congress was announced last night by Local 26l of the CI0 Mine, Mn e Shelter Workers union. The committee will make the unions stand known to Cong. Joseph n. Talbot, The local is also opposed to the Pace and Bank head farm measures, on the grounds that they discriminate against the small farmer. Members oe the com. mittee are Oland Thomas, Alphona0 HeSsette, Walter E. Hahn, Anthony T. Hosco and Mrs. Paul Thorell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-25

graph, telegraph operator. telegra. phic printer operator, telegraphio printer inStaller-repairman, wire chief, telephone and telegraph, Any. cen wishing further information can contact the New Haven Armed Forces Induction station at Orange street artnory,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-06

young, yellow when mature.
The plants are resistant to
drought. disease and insects.
Different Varieties
Varieties available and their
length of growing season are as
follows: Bansei, 90 days; Will
lomi, 50 days; Jogun, SO days;
Hokkaido, 100 days, and Funk
Delicious. los days. Bansei, be-
ing the earliest, is probably best
for our climate.
Don't let the bugbear of she'll
ing soys stop you from planting
them. I'll tell you tomorrow
how 20 do il with ease and how
10 use the beans once you've
grown them.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-06
Thursday, May s, 1913
War Bonds as Prizes
For Best Lunch Box Menus
BY IRENE VI. HAWKINS
WOmen's Editor, The Detroit Times

: PROBLEM OF the hour
and for the duration what
to pack in the family lunch box!
Was a time when one day you
gave 'em meat loaf juicy
meat loaf. Next day il could be
corncd beef another day
Individual chicken pies a
carton of jellied fruit salad and
maybe a nice wedge or two of
chocolate cake.
Packing lunches was no picnic
even in those days -. what with
trying TO keep the menus varied.
But now NOW it's a
major problem o.. to find points
enough for the meals at home
and the lunch box, too.
The OPA, we do declare
clean forgot about the lunch box.
thereby handing Mrs. Home
maker the problem OF a lifetime
since she has less time than
ever TO spend on the matter.
A Contest
. To help everybody who has a
lunch box. or boxes 10
pack. mebbe for the duration
=. the Women'S Department Of
The Detroit Times hereby starts
a contest for lunch box ideas
We're going 10 give prizes S..
for the best lunch box menus
presepted during the next
four weeks.
To take part in this contest.
you must send in menus for
fun week T.. six days together
with one recipe for some item
in the weeks menus. Maybe it's
a new sandwich spread you've
worked out maybe it's
cake recipe D.. one that's espe-
cially good because il stays
snoist longer than most cakes.
That's the trouble with lunch
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-06
let's Go!
Kahn Series
For Overweiqhts

IDA JEAN KAHN has had 50
many letters OF late. saying
please do not forget us over
weights =. that she has planned
a special series beginning next
week 80. a series that Will en-
able the overweight 10 lose two
pounds a week and AZ the
same time use her ration points
10 better advantage
Watch for this series begin
ning on these pages Mon
daV. Nav 10.