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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-03

Chris Harmon the mayor of Washington Hill and his elongated executive secretary Duke Sullivan prob ably mixing themselves Father Johns tonic today after their alou efforts for John S. Monagan yesterday De- spite the indictment weather Christopher and Duke rode in topess four-wheel buggy tugged by an old mare huge sign decorated the of the carriage which read as follows: We're Still Riding With the Same Ole Mayor So Pull The Second Lever.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-03

Sergeant Thomas B. Cavanaugh, son of Fire Captain and Mrs James J. Cavanaugh of Maple Avenue has just returned to military assignments after very pleasant 1O-day furlough here He recently transferred from Seattle Washington to Fort Custer, Michigan, move which appeals to him he'll be able to get home to the folks more often. Army life hasn't changed Tommy r for he's the likeable chap h. always was US ssSt natural for him being gentleman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-03
(FSA phot, from NEA)

fly as a bookkeeper for a business concern since 1886, averaging $l00 a month in wages. The widow was surprised to learn that she and her three children-aged 8, 10 and 12 would get benefits totaling $53 Q month.
 Stories such as these come in wholesale when tragedies, like g mine disaster, occur. On January 10, 1940, ten days after monthly benefits under old-age and Sur-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-03

Ray Bsnov son of Mr. and Mrs Irving Bisnov of Wednesday, his 17th birthday he signed up with the Navy and is undergoing boot training at Sampson, N. Y His popular dad saw service in the First World War with the Yankee Division, Company A, 1O2d Regi- ment Before enlisting Ray was employed by Charley Greenblatt at the Fulton Markets
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-03
FLYING FIGURES

By the end of 1943, s0,000 aircraft will have came of production lines. The dollar volume of plane produc- ton for 1914 is expected to be in- creased by 609s.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-03
EN I'M.

Tommy Parker, former member of our circulation staff is now private first class with Uncle Sam's Army somewhere in Africa. Tech. Sergeant Edward S. Clarke of this city has been recipient of the Armys Air Medal for meritorious achievements Sicily He's with the North African Air Force Troop Carrier Command.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-03

Jessie Kokosk formerly of St. Marys Hospital staff, wishes to remembered to her many loca friends She now receives her mail at the Veterans Hospital in Rocky Hill where she is medical technoogst. Busy nowadays at an art in which she is very proficient, knitting and alarming for the boys overseas she manages to still find time to read the Democrat daily
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-03

Bernard " Dougherty, competent machinist, has just completed quarter century of service with the Scovi Manufacturing Company First he worked for Ed Tap and later still to Electric She'll In 1888 he went back to West Machine and has been there since Most of his time is spent taking of air compressor cylinders throughout the Main Plant His wife, the former Anna Otis used to work in the old Primer House assistant to Forewoman Katherine Culhane They have daugh- ter, Anna Marie, a Second Lieutenant in the Army Air Force Nurses Corps, at Bradley Field
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-03
NON.sKID DECK

A new non-slip deck covering, do- ing away at last with the old Navy bugbear of slippery decks, owes it's peculiar staying powers to the ground garnets in its composition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-03
PEACE IN WATERBURY

We from ole Waterbury Among the hills and rocks We suffer all our troubles And take all the knocks. But when this war is over And peace around is hurled We'll find ole Waterbury The best place in the world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-03
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EARLY DOES IF

EARLY DOES IT CThat is, Providing You Can Get the Bird) Order now for Thanksgiving Is the slogan of the day, Whether it's food or furniture
 It's the early bird, they say That gets the best in bargains
 And the pick of the turkey crop, So If you want to be satisfied
 It's not too early to shop. And Christmas too is coming soon,
 Scarcely six weeks away, And what things they have this yearl You had better start any day. Order now for Thanksgiving
 Is the advice We bring to you, Ankle in and remember please
 That Christmas is coming too!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-03

Mrs. Percy Allen of Phoenix, Arizona, the former Peg Razier of Pearl Lake Road is visiting local relatives for month her first trip here in two years Her hus- operators.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-03

Michael P Cirello, gunner third class with the U s. Navy who has been conveys to various sections of the world, drops line from Africa with poem of his shpmates composed "Ike" thought 1t was the berries and passes 1t along for publication Here tis:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-03

Chile has doubled freight rates on wine carried on national rail. ways YAM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-03

Private Wesley C. Meskun of the Marine Corps, whose father resides in Bethlehem, recent visitor town Looking very spc and span in his Leatherneck outfit Yves very modest in telling admirers about his part in the invasion of Sicily and the drive on Naples
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-03

Mussolini sneaked out but there are lot of other old ruins left in Italy. It won't be long till the girls will be glad to stand out in the snow in bathing suits to get their picture in the paper. Pumpkins as tons. They haven't the face to let the kids down. Congress has done swell job of proving that talk isn't cheap Postage stamps may be jumped in price to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-03

Harry w. Osborne, former WATR announcer, is now
 First Lieutenant in the U S. Infantry and participated in the Munda campaign against the Japs in the South "Ten minutes after arrived here Jap snper took pot shot at me- have often wondered what it like to be shot at, and I know. When bullet snaps by comfortably close It seems however that the danger is not so great if keeps the move "On another nstan Inadvertently exposed myself to light machine gun and believe you me- go out of there in hurry prayed something like this: Lord, you pick 'em up I'll put em down. but let's between us keep those feet Inovingl'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-11-03

Good Night.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-06-21

Ing deprived OF his meal and sent
TO an adjoining class room for pun
ishment, usually q few cracks
across the fingers with q ruler.
On this occasion, the Brother
with the pet corns was presiding
over dining room and In the course
Of the meal sent the Babe and six
others TO the classroom TO await
his arrival at the end Of the meal.
While waiting Babe and his com
panions cooked mp o scheme to
get out Of the proposed whipping.
IL was agreed the first boy to pre-
sent himself for the finger-whack-
Ing would after the first whack
jump and howl and come down on
the Instructors feet. At the stated
timo Babe fell victim and proceed
ed TO carry out the ruse. He
jumped and howled after the first
whack aad did land both feet on
the pet corus Of teacher, but the
rest backfired. Teacher sent the
others away with the announce
ment, "You boys can 70, but / In
tend TO teach this young man
(kuth) . lesson he'll never for
get" He then locked the door
and proceeding TO give eur hero .
real shellacking.
Ruth took It all In stride. how
ever, and often got q big laugh
when the story was retold In later
years. Just as he was the hero
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-06-21
Ruth Wus A
Big Boy

Following up the schoolboy &C.
ries of Babe Ruth, our last story
told Of how Babe caught the eye
Of the shrewd baseball leader, Jack
Dunn, then manager and owner Of
Baltimore Orioles. Before going
into the story of Ruth's big league
or minor league days with Balti-
more and Providence Of Interna-
tional League, there are some in
cidents Of early school days that
bear out the known story that
Ruth was always willing to be just
q big boy. This Is the real reason
for his popularity. While in school
at st. Mary's, Ruth confesses in
his own biography that he was
always hard case. full of devil
ment, etc.
A story Is told about Babe and
an Instructor at st. Mary's who
had 4 prize set Of corns on both
feet. At meal-times in the big din
Ing room, talk was taboo until
permission was granted, or on order
from presiding instructor. Talking
or whispering before signal was
given resulted in the student be-
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-06-21
lndiono Universify's
AH-Amerieuns

From Camp Croft, In South Caro-
lima, comes word that many well
known athletic figures are now
training in invasion tactics as
taught to well-trained infantry
men.
In the athletic program. Tony
Cuccinello. ex-big-leaguer In base
ball, Is director.
Three Of the backfield Of Indiana
university's great football team Of
past season are now in training
to throw Schicklegruber for a loss.
The three boys were all juniors
and 1t was predicted around Big
Ten circles that this trio would
surely reach stardom as seniors
AZ 1t was the three did receive
much publicity, being placed on
some All-American teams and re-
ceiving honorable mention ON
others. The trio consists of Billy
Hillebrand. quarterback; Lou Sab
an, right half. and Charlie Jacoby.
left half.
With their school careers cut
short by the call to duty, these
three outstanding Big Ten ath-
Ietes find themselves all members
OF the real All-American team.
the unanimous selections of $50.
100000 Americans. Billy HilIe.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-06-21

Honorable mention this week
goes to that gallant band of soft
ballers now in the armed forces
who hail from the Mapleside area
of Cumberland and were known far
and wide as Keegan's Gassers.
Keegan's were the friendly rivals
Of all other teams, whether In or
out of League play. Where Kee-
san's was the opposition, q slam
bang, knock out battle was as
sured. And Keegan had some
hefty players and batters on ia
roster.
Herman Twigg, the teams ace
hurler, 10 now In the Navy, and
we don't know whether he's In
submarine service, but we can say
that Herman surely could subma.
rine the enemy softballically
speaking. Twigg had q submarine
delivery that made him one of
leading softball hurlers In these
parts.
Keegans Gassers were spon-
sOred by that very llkeable Bill
Keegan, who enjoyed sports of
any brand. He was ut times in
terested In basketball, amateur
and professional. Bill also had
some knowledge Of the race
bosses, and even today gets q
good tip now and then on o hot
one. Bill was o member of the
original Casey team Of Cumber-
land, which made q good name
for itself and for Cumberland I'm
pro basketball.
So, Maplesiders, here's TO your
gallant players, now warriors; and
you can be sure they are giving
their best in the face of all oppo-
sition. Here they are, your ALI
Americans; On land, on sea, in
the air. Heroes all:
Connie" Bratt, Charles ED"
Bratt, mike" Mulvey, Charles
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-06-21

brand will still carry the ball
and his mates Jacoby and saban
will run interference In the great
est ground gaining run In his
tory. This will be o fitting climax
10 three careers, that will re-
bound TO the everlasting glory Of
Indiana University and TO the
achievements Of the United States
Army. All-Americans! You Bet;
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-06-21

OF al boys in the United States In
his best home run days, 80 also
was the Babe the hero Of the boys
at ST. Mary's, and many Of these
boys followed his every day life
after he left the school, confident
that q better ballplayer never
lived who could hit q ball harder
or knock 1t as far as Babe Ruth,
with the one possible exception Of
the athletic instructor, Brother
Matthias, now teaching school in
Danvers. Mass. 1t 10 a matter Of
record that the latter could knock
home runs holding the bat with
one hand and In lingo hitting
there seemed to be no limit to the
height or distance Of his drives.
The Babe will vouch for that.
The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1943-06-21
G p o r 7 e
OLA y


Aily-Oop" Lapp, Herman "scot-
~ Twiss, Lester Sonny viii
son, Bill "Goon" Fisher, Moose
Minnicks. Van johnson. "Hezzie"
Hahn. Albert Delbrugge, Carlton
stink" Lapp.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-09-30
MT. Wheeler Is An Expert
(New York Times)

(New York Times
 When Senator Wheeler of Montana professes to know more than the armed forces know about what is necessary for the national defense, he does in the present controversy over his bill to forbid the draft of fathers, anyone with memory than an inch long is entitled to some skepticism For Mir Wheeler's record in the matter of knowing what is necessary for the national defense is anything but brilliant
 s When the seectve Service Act which is the back bone of whole present system of national defense was proposed in the summer of 1940 MT. Wheeler fought it tooth and nail France had fallen by that time. Hitler had overrun half dozen other coun- tries He beating at the gates of Britain and batterng at the defenses of the whole Atlantic world But in MT Wheelers judgment at that time: This talk about crisis in this country ought to stop The only crisis that exists is conjured up in the minds of people who are seeing fifth columnist under every sagebrish in the country and by those who believe that we must set up dictatorship in this country in order to preserve democracy in Europe MT. Wheeler cast his vote against the adoption of the Selective Service Act In the session he voted to re-enact the embargo provisions of the Neu- trality Act which would have denied effective aid to the nation which have now become our allies in the defense of the United States
 One year later when, on the of Pearl Harbor, General Marshall declared that "a grave national emergency exists and urged Congress in the interest of national defense to remove the then existing re- strctions the time of service and field of operations of the Army we had built MT Wheeler challenged the soundness of General Marshalls judgment. He knew more then than the Army, as he does today, about the needs of national defense. Instead of helping morale it IGenera Marshals proposed legis- laton is going to materially jure the morale of the Army" MT Wheeler voted against General Marshalls b-the bill whose adoption MT. Wheeler's pro- test fortunately prevented us from being caught with an utterly disorganized Army when the Japanese struck at Pearl Harbor. In that same session of Congress MT. Wheeler voted against Lend-Lease which is now our bulwark against Japan and Germany.
 MT Wheeler has written his record as an expert on national defense.,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-09-30
REMOVING RESTRICTIONS

Lieut. Gen. Delos c. Emmons. chief of the Western Defense Command, recently stated that the Army on the West Coast will adopt a 'hands-off policy in regard civilian affairs as far as possible and modification of at least of the restrictions now in effect is assured.
 He commented that it would be great victory for the Japanese if they able to tie up soldiers and workers in unnecessary restrictions
 We agree with that. We suggest that a good place to start in the removing of restrictions is in the control of travel to and from and within Alaska. Anyone who has gone through the building in Seattle to get a permit to return to- to Alaska for the first time is amazed at the number of civilian workers required to handle the miles of red tape. Anyone who has come to Alaska recently is reminded of fiction he has read about travellers in Naz Germany, so complete is the check given citizens of the United States travelling another part of the United States
 The system goes against the gratn of every red blooded American especially so when he compares 1t
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-09-30
CAPITAL CHAFF

In spite of the fact that employees of the Office of Economic Warfare are frozen, to prevent raids by other agencies, Senator George of Georgia had no hesitation in ask ing for the release of an DEW stenographer whom he wanted for his office in the Senate The Congressman from the 25th district of Illinois lists his name in the of- ficial directory as Cecil William CRunt) Bishop and mentions among his former occupations. tailor, coal miner, telephone lineman, profes- sional football and baseball player and manager The office which General DeGaulle has long maintained in Washington, known as the. Fighting French Delegation, will now become the Delegation of the Committee of National Libera- tion
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-09-30

on the application of United Air Lines to operate to Guatemala City. This was in Pan Americans area. Normally. when any other American line tries to venture into the Latin American field, Pan American raises storm of protest They appear at CAB hearings as ''intervenors,' ar guing against the new service.
 But when the hearings on United's application opened, Board Member Harlee Branch looked about the room and failed to find anyone representing PAA.
 Surprised, MT. Branch directed a question at the counsel for United Air Lines.
 Do you know why Pan American Airways is not represented this morning?"
 No sir" was the contented answer.
 And there the matter ended.
 Copyright, 1943, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Inc)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-09-30

to the system that has been less patented by Nazi Germany.
 Pre-war propagandists explained to us that such controls adopted by the members of the Nazi Party because the people of Germany whole were not behind the NaM movement and had to be con- trolled from above in everything they did. This regimentation was necessary to firmly establish the Nazi Party
 The Nazi government couldn't trust the German people Therefore such control was necessary.
 Americans however, red when they realize that they not trusted Perhaps form of check is necessary, but the form applied beats anything the Nazis have been able to dream up
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-09-30
20 YEARS AGO fME ffm EMPIRE
SEPTEMBER 30. 1923


 the Hume carrying supply Company Manager of the company 125
 the fiscal ending September Division the amount S4260 figures Clerk of the United States District
 Manager of district.
 left the gaboat Weepoose for Bays to a elimination
 returned the Queen from Wrangen they visiting.
 Gcddes returned to Juneau after spending the summer Inlet where general supplies.
 Education L. districts the Interior according advices received at his office here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-09-30
HOROSCOPE E "The stars incline
 but do not compel
FRIDAY. OCTOBER l

Benefic aspects dominate today which should be fortunate for in- dustry and favorable for amuse- ments. Theatres are under promis- ing planetary influences.
 l, HEART AND HOME: Wom I should be most active under this configuration which presages sue cess in their work. The stars m- spire foresight and encourage sound judgment. Again romance may have strong effect upon the femin- inc mind and heart. Young and old may be emotionally sensitive Engagements and marriages will be numerous through this month when ] the desire for companionship will be compelling. Love with all it's illusions will be healing power through coming months.
 BUSINESS AFFAIRS: Fuel will early focus attention in eastern states. Scarcity of oil will be felt with new realization that wars demand has emphasized problems of supply and transportation. Aut- umn trade and commerce will con- tinue to be most active and expan- sive. Retail merchants are assured i of large sales. even though prices soar appreciably. Luxuries will be in demand by a minority of Am ericans who persist in maintaining peacetime standards of living. Dip i lomacy and clever management in ] Washington will produce fair re- suits.
 NATIONAL ISSUES: Warnings against too much optimism regard ing the length of the war will have appreciable affect before the begin- ming of winter when facts must be faced with knowledge that requires courage Vast expenditures continue to require increased sacrifice on the part of civilians of all degrees of success in earning money Capital ists and wage-earners alike will be subjected to pressure.
 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIR IS : Intensification of war operations is indicated. Grave obstacles may de- velop in fighting the Nazis, for uh- usual weather is foreseen for com ing weeks. Under this configura- ton as in previous months organ ized religion will have an Influence steady and persistent. It is recalled that the eclipse of the sun last Aug ust, falling on the ascendent of the King of Italy, was read as most sig : nificant of change.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of fairly gooo luck but it is important to heed the desires of members of the family Children born on this day prob ably will be successful and popular through life. They should be bril- liant and able to attain high places in business or the learned profes- ! sions.
 Copyright, 1943)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-09-30
TEh ARRIVE HERE
 FROM ANCHORAGE
 VIA. NASM YAR

An Alaska Star Airlines plane came in from Anchorage with the following passengers: Larry Bjerk- ness, K. c. Daniels, Kenneth Beck G. M Basher, Mrs. J. H. Kober Charles Baton, Jack D. Butler, B w Thoron, MT. and Mrs. Chris l. Anderson, and R. O. Schmidt.
 Leaving for the Westward were to Anchorage-Carmen Waldal, Cliff ford Evert and Clarence Johnson Earl Bright went to Cordova, and Mrs. M: F. Rank to Fairbanks.
 Pilots on the trip were Larry Fla hart and Jerry Hola.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-09-30
LOOK and LEARN zsy c. GORDON

did the question mark originate? g. long use? Did President Wilson sign the Volstead Act?
 another snake its species? Hitler become chancellor of Germany?
 ANSWERS:
 last letters of the Latin QUESTIO and The Egyptians made beer 5000 B. c. vetoed it. A..
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-09-30
Daily Lessons in English v v. L. GORDON

George winning the race" Say GEORGE ALMOST WON the race"
 OFTEN NiISPRONOUNCED Gatin, meaning fin ton pro NO first in RAY final syllable of second word
 OFTEN Peaceabe Observe the CEA, not PEAC 
 SYNONYMS Oration address, speech harangue
 and it is yours Let vocabulary Todays word: anothe wishes The elderly was deference"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-09-30
COTTON ED SMITH

A significant situation is brewing around the figure of South Caro- lina's venerable Cotton Ed Smith, caustic Roosevelt -hater.
 In 1888, during the famous purge" campaign. the President was definitely opposed to Smith, but never made a public speech against him.
 In the end, Smith was nominated over Governor Olin Johnston, part ly through the tacit aid of Senator Jimmy Byrns. Jimmy naturally did not want Johnston elected, since he came from Byrnes' section of the state, so Jimmy used his in- fluenoe with the President to block any speech against Smith.
 However, the South Carolina sit uation has now shifted. Justice Byrnes is no longer in the Senate. Olin Johnston. reelected goyer- nor second time. is now candi- date once again for the Senate.
 And this time Johnston will get the tacit. support of Justice Byrnes. The popular South Carolinian will make no speeches. may even deny that he will do anything at all. But friends close to him will work openly against Cotton Ed Smith and for the election of Governor Olin Johnston to the U. s. Senate.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-09-30

she loses a five percent reduction for the retirement fund, plus 2o percent in withholding tax, or total of 25 percent.
 Many a girl has decided she would rather go back home, work in a defense plant, and live with the family.
 But the Government hopes that girls will go in for patriotism in- stead of romance and come to Washington even if it isn't what it's cracked up to be.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-09-30
HOSPITAL NOTES

Baby Christine Hanlon was dis charged from St. Ann's Hospital yesterday after surgery care.
 Mrs. Jack Dunn, a surgical pa- tient, was discharged from St. Ann's Hospital on Wednesday.
 Mrs. Muriel Moder and baby boy left St. Anns Hospital yesterday.
 Mrs. Eske Eskeson entered St Ann's Hospital yesterday as med ical patient.
 Admitted to St. Ann's Hospital for medical care yesterday was Ar thur LukitScn.