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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-18
Food FoIlies

It seems incredible that Washington
should appear so Cnconcerned about the
serious breakdown in the food marketing
system. The disinterest Of officialdom in
this maladjuStment would of itself be
enough, if there were no other evidence,
to prove the while the Army and Navy
are doing fine Jobs at fighting, the equally
vital home front is deteriorating with
geometrical progression. Meat, poultry
and dairy products, Of course, are the
worst examples. And the evidence OF
miSmanagement - or is it absence OF any
management?--in connection with them
is cleareSt cut. We are carping people.
We love to find fault. But we are not
soft people, as Mussolini has discovered
and Hitler and TOTO are learning If there
is genuine shortage OF anything, 1ncluo-
ing meat, we can take it.
However, there Is no excuse for our
having to 60 without beef or patronize
the black market, knowingly or ignorant
~, when the backlog of available cattle
Is of record proportions and still growing.
There is no need of our having trouble
getting poultry when, as Is the case IN
metropolitan New York at least, poultry
is spelling because there Is no room for
1t in the refrigerators. The only persons
who can be sure of good steak are the
few able and willing to pay So and up at
a cafe, because public eating places are
permitted to pay more than housewives,
and so get most Of the choicer cuts. The
Army is taking most western eggs, so
poultrymen in many instances sell to the
black market and the housewife is out OF
luck.
Every housekeeper, and the folks who
eat at her table, know what the situation
is in the stores. Newspapers are filled
with detailed data about its background.
The broad facts are not subject to legiti-
mate dispute. Washington does nothing
that can be observed. Not yet. But we
predict that some day soon Washington
will break into a rash of hectic expert
mentation in connection with food dis
tribution. That day will come when some
body interested in the practical politics OF
the situation wakes up to the fact that
this home front breakdown cannot be
camouflaged, as many others have been,
by caSuiStic denialS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-18
Stevens Hotel

There was much criticism of the War
Department for its purchase of the
Stevens Hotel which, critics say, could
better have been leased for the duration OF
war need.
The hotel now has been evacuated. It
cost the government $685., 98628, net, Is
months ago. 1t has been sold for SIS, 251,-
900 cash. This makes the loss $780,
986.28. The Department says that rental
would have cost SITS, 900 plus $500, 900 to
repair damage done by soldier occupants.
This record would seem to indicate that
the Army used good judgment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-18

lines. "They are also pattern for to-
morrow in air service for the Nations
Cities" he added.
Now we're off for the development Of
airways that viii cover the United States
as thoroughly as railroads, and Ego there
and back" while the trains are making
only few hundred miles on the first
stage Of their trips. There is legislation
pending before Congress to provide Fed
eral Jurisdiction and regulation Of air
commerce, and the air lines are support
ing 1t because Federal regulation has
proved its superiority to State regulation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-18
Register to Vote

- The c. I. O. is making special
drive to assure that every one of its
members, said to number 100000, and
their families, shall be registered this
fall to vote.
Sidney Hillman and his C. I. o. asso-
ciates are to be commended on this
campaign. It is inspired, presumably,
by the organizations desire to punish
those whom 1t considers enemies, and
to reward those regarded as friends. With
its yardstick of friendship, we do not
necessarily agree. But we do agree that
every G. I. o. member should register
and vote.
BY the same token, we believe that
every other American citizen-union,
non-union, employer, capitalist, farmer,
professional - should register and vote.
If you agree with Mr.. Hillman's politics,
register to vote like him; if you disagree,
register to vote against his candidates.
But, anyway, be sure that you are reg
istered
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-18

Thanks to the Office of War Inforna-
ton, we are privileged today to discuss
informedly and, we hope, intelligently,
the Christmas needs and desires Of the
men in our expeditionary forces. Obvi-
ously not every soldier abroad wants
the same things. In using the tips we
pass on or others from elsewhere, some
discretion and consideration of your
boys personal idioSyncrasieS are in
volved. But there are general rules
worth following First, it is silly to send
what he can buy at the post exchanges.
From all theaters of war comes word
please to omit cigaretS, elaborate shaving
kits, or food unless 1t be a well-packed
fruit cake.
Not only can such things be had over
there, but food would not travel well.
It may be en- route for weeks or months;
1t Is liable to be underneath few tons
of other stuff in ships holds, where the
temperature runs to as high as 100 de-
grees, and by the time 1t arrived 1t would
be worthless. One thing most men over
seas want badly, if they do not have 1t,
is a good shockproof, waterproof
wrist watch. Another is cigaret lighter
that will light in strong wind. Hunting
Tor Boy Scout-type) knives and small,
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orally desired. Almost from everywhere
there is demand for good long, newsy,
cheerful and, if appropriate, loving -
letters, and for photographs. Good pipes
and smoking tobacco are mentioned by
many. Others want cigars fountain
pens, soap, playing cards. Subscriptions
to pocket-size magazines appeal to men
in several areas.
For those who believe their sons,
brothers, husbands or fathers or frances
arc in European theater, there is one
very special request that we feel impelled
to pass on. Those boys would like to
have their Christmas packages include
some women's sheer stockings and some
American makeup, with emphasis on
lipstick. Our adviser on such matters
suggests that, in absence Of more spe-
cific information, the stockings be size
9 IL, and the lipstick "true red" For
what it is worth, there are some OF the
Owls suggestions. What's that? on
yes. We should have thought. The stock
ings and lipstick are for bread-and-but-
ter gifts when the boys are invited out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-18
Winqin9 the Way

Our Army Air Forces have outstripped
II the rest of the world with an ach1ev-
ment that has been gained since the
United States decided it would be impoS-
sible to stay out of the present war. There
has been more pioneering" in aviation
in the past 3 or 4 years than there has
ever been in other forms of transporta-
ton.
The world has been amazed at the prog
ress of aviation which Is, at least temper
arily, in first place in American industry.
That is Just another accomplishment OF
one of those Yankee things that cant
be DONE" We have trans-continental and
gIobal airways. Honolulu, Australia,
China, Africa, Italy and Russia are only
few days away by airplane travel. Latin
America Is charted on regular schedules.
The Pennsylvania Central Airlines have
long been acknowledged leaders in the
field of short-haul air transportation. 1t
Is completing comprehensive program to
bring about one OF the Nations most inte-
grated air transport networks that viii
connect a large group OF cities In every
part Of the country. The program con-
templates a service between leading cities
and sections; Washington, Birmingham,
Sc. Paul, Minneapolis, Jacksonville; New
England, the Middle West, Northwest and
South. The new routes are direct out
growth Of pioneering done by this coun-
kry IN the so-called ehort-haul field, and
are ekytracks In design for postwar
employment for Thousands Of American
aiFmen, according % G. Hedell Monro'
resident g kennslEsNI4 Central Az
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-18

said, was begging down and could
stage no real come hack. Ger
many would be extremely difncult
to invade.
Therefore, Berle concluded,
our one hlg hope was to stir up
revolution within Europe. To
that end, he said, IL had not be-
come the Official policy Of the
United States 70 work with Ad-
miraI HOrthy In Hungary,
Count Ciano and Victor En-
manuel In Italy, together with
certain fascist leaders in Gen.
trail Europe.
In the last few days, however,
Berle has changed his tune. Last
week he called in certain ofilcials
from other bureaus and expressed
the broadest possible views re-
garding Russia. He even said that
Russia could have all Of Eastern
Europe as far as he was con-
cerned.
Apparently the recent public
debate over Russia had had re-
suits. But the big question is
whether Berries change Of heart is
soon enough to have much effect
on the suspicious and irritated
Russians.
Copyright, 1913, by United
Feature Syndtcate).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-18
Financing Revenge

The C. /. o. believes, on the strength of
an Interpretation by its general counsel,
that its unions can legally spend their
members money in an effort to defeat con-
gressmen whose votes the G. I. o. does not
approve. This is to be done by operating
in the primaries and by spending the
money against those it dislikes instead OF
giving it to those whom it approves.
This, of course, perpetuates the evil
which so many dislike. Workers forced to
pay union dues in order to hold their jobs
must watch their money being used
against candidates they favor for the ben
eft of candidates they oppose.
The C. I. o. Interpretation should be
tested in the courts. If it stands the law
should be revised Immediately.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-18
United Nations

General Eisenhower's disclosure that
Moscow had been consulted and had
agreed to the terms of unconditional sur
render imposed upon Italy, Is good news.
It means that although the President
and Mr.. Churchill have not yet sue
ceeded in sitting down with Premier
Stain, there Is close liaison among the
three western United Nations.
Russia did not participate directly IN
the Mediterranean fighting. But her
ceaseless drive against the Nazis helped
us, lust as our italian front and our bomb
ing of Germany help her. Whatever is
done by any of us in Europe affects the
others.
It is good that Russia was asked in. 1t
is better that she accepted. There now is
the beginning Of framework for real
co-ordinated cooperation, both during
and after the war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-18
Press Comment
A BRIGHTER FARM OUTLOOK
(Christian Science Monitorl

In estimating the reaction Of Con-
gress to the food problems of the
day, 1t Is often rewarding to study
the attitudes Of the leaders Of the
various large farm organizations,
For II labor still rules the White
House, the Farm Bloc still largely
swings Congress.
For that reason the meeting Of
President oosevelt with the heads Of
the Grange, the Farm Bureau, the
Farmer Co-operatives, and the Far
mers Union is interesting. The gen.
eral tone, from all reports, was hara-
monious.
The chief item of reconciliation
ident's attitude toward subsidies
appears to be O change in the Pres
Heretofore he has looked upon them
chiefly as q means for lowering Of
food prices. This has meant that
the subsidy might be given at some
level Of distribution, the amount
reaching the producer being prob
lematical.
Now, goes the washington re-
port, the President recognizes the
need for greater production, and is
thinking Of subsidies in terms Of
getting the sort Of production need
ed not only to lower domestic pric-
es but to supply a larger part Of
the world requirement.
In this view of subsidies, the farm
leaders are apparently in aaccord.
If Congressional support develops,
as we hope it viii, there may be
time to correct and greatly enlarage
the inadequate 1914 farm planting
plans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-18

ing interferes with 1t so much as to
have too much oil.
The thought, Of course. which inn
mediately comes to mind Is that
many people are slowed up In life
because Of too much oil. They have
things too easy In life, too many
advantages. Everything is made too
smooth for them. Up TO q certain
point this is good, but after Q while
these advantages constitute q load
for the spirit Of man to carry, and
forthwith they begin 10 slow him up.
Jesus remarked on one occasion
that II was easier for q camel 10 so
through q needles eye than for q
rich man 70 enter into the kingdom
oof heaven. @HoW hardly shall they
who have riches enter into the king.
dom Of heaven" he said with q sigh.
His anxiety about these matters Is
indicated By the fact that well ever
half o. his parallels dealt with the
right use Of money.
but money Il not the only advans
taan that slows people up. 9ome-
times people colneln 70 rely 20 much
On their good looks and their pleas
Ing personality that thee9 ulls
/ doubted advantages constitute an
impaalment le the real progress e
llaElE souls. Zoo mach an
aH Rights Reserved aHnen MeMas
M Nnl'11
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-18

Coupled with this necessary
wherewithal, Berle has one Of the
most brilliant MINI In the Roose-
welt Administration, q generally
progressive approach, and an over
weening conceit. There Is some
justification for this conceit. Berle
entered Harvard a gangling youth
Of IL, still in knee-breeches, gradu-
ated in law at 81. He has writ
ten more weighty tomes-on
Liquid Claims" Corporation FL
nance" and National Wealth.
than any other Brain Truster.
Finally he is progressive enough,
according to the magazine New
Yorker, to have twin tubs In his
bathroom, so that he and Mrs.
Merle, both busy people, can have
time to converse while bathing.
For this, he has wo nthe title Of
1.-TWO Bathtub Berle".
Mrs. Berle also Is progressive
sometimes much to the consterna-
ton Of the staid Of dState De-
partment. It literally wrung its
hands over Mrs. Berries proposal
to lecture on birth control in the
Capital Of Peru while her hus-
band was delegate to the Lima
Conference.
Mrs. Berle, the former Beatrice
Bishop, had to be progressive to
marry Adolf. She took her for
tune in her hands when she did
so. Her father disowned her and
she was given away at the we'd
ding by her uncle, Ambassador
William p. Fletcher, former chair
man Of the Republican National
Committee. Since then, however,
she has secured a large share of
the Bishop millions and recently
sold block Of New York real
estate for 100000.
ENTRANCE TO DIPLOMACY
When Adolph was a 21-year-old
End lieutenant In the last war he
got his first taste Of diplomacy by
q whim Of fate which sent him
to the Versailles Peace Confer
ence. He was holding minor Job
In the War Departments Military
Intelligence, when the lieutenant
colonel in charge Of Russian af-
fairs was transferred to Siberia.
Next day the colonel in charge
complained that with the lieu
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-18

After this war. millions Of hard
ened and brutalized young men will
be stilI eager to exert their terror
against any German who tries 10
cooperate loyalty with the rest o.
the world. Moreover. the active
part Of the German people with
few exceptions ere With Hitler.
DIR. y. W. Forester, expatFiated
German educator.
Nov ] realize what a sap ! was
when ] used 10 take Of foT week.
ends and not take my JOB serious
IN making shells and ny|lndarA
-EuFmrF steel woYkor. now with
Meth Afkaea 4oHeea. writing l@
1neE ke1 e< Nnna
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-18
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING


N0UoBUAA 1U0V
The huge Stevens Hotel In Chicago
which served the same purposes as
army barracks. after we found our
selves pulled into the maelstron Of
the war, now goes back to its original
status as q civilian hotel. When
the army took over the Stevens and
other hotels. particularly In Florida
and Atlantic City, there was plenty
Of misgiving. There were those who
were convinced the hosteltries would
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-18

b Q co ms OF ex-
IRENE Importance
lin view Of forth
Ecorning develop
sments. The sur
srender Of Italy
with the opening
sup Of the Medi-
Iterranean short
ems the supply
lines Of the Mid
die East from 70
days aroun d
Africa to q mere
AZ days by way Of
the Suez Canal,
thus practically
doubling shipping
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-18
Selected Poem

TAPS.
Frederick Ebright in The New York SUM
Beyond the long sad testament Of rain
The ice-clear silver bugle notes unfold.
In silver silence OF still dripping leaves
This simple epilogue 10 life Is told.
Sleep now IN peace, tired voyageF.
Returned thus from the last Of wars;
sleen on beneath the mortal time, the dream,
Beneath these timeiess dreaming stars
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-18

wheels run in
q bath of oil.
and if even a
half = teaspoon
full more oil Is
used than should
be used, the ex-
ira weight Of the
oil slows up the
wheels and the
clock loses time.
The clock needs
q certain amount
Of oil, but Moth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-18
BREvITY rs ALSO THE THEY
OF SENSE

BREvTTY rs ALSO THE THEY
OF SENSE
These young octogenarians, J
said in the last paragraph Of an ar
ticIe here recently, stay young be-
cause they always have something
to do. Any man or woman who
passes nifty Is in danger Of grow
ing old pretnaturely unlees he OF
she has something to do.
These prematurely old people
seem to take q good deal Of salts
faction out Of their sad lot; they
seem to get q morbid pleasure from
feeling sorry for themselves: they
are examples Of precisely what I
was talking about. What do you
mean, something to do?" they
qlaver querulously. why, I'm SO
years old and still supporting q
familyR'
Brevity was the thief Of sense,
when wrote that paragraph. I
should have said one who passes
nifty is in danger Of growing old
prematurely unless he has some
thing to do besides his Job, business,
profession, calling or way Of earn
ing q living. Had these plaintive
correspondents not been SO old they
would have understood that from
the context.
Supporting @ family or two is
nothing to gloat over. After all,
that's what mothers, fathers,
grandfathers and grandmotherS are
for, isn't It. The fortunate once who
are in q position to do so should be
kind enough to the ones who are
not, to make no odious illusions
to It.
But these prematurely old peo-
pie who write like sourpusses seem
to expect a pat on the back for
their performance. It would be as
reasonable to commend a man who
has not robbed bank or beaten his
wife for q whole year.
Before you reach fifty the longer
before that the better, II you want
to keep young at sixty, seventy.
eighty, you had better cultivate q
hobby, avocation, something to do
besides your regular Job or occupa-
ton, something that always calls
you whenever you have any spare
time, something you love to do,
something as different from your
ordinary occupation as possible. II
your occupation is one which does
not involve much physical effort,
then you should endeavor to have
a hobby that gives your muscles
moderate work. II your Job Is in
door work, your hobby should be
open air activity. II you earn your
| living at some clerical or executive
work your recreational activity
should involve physical work ortex-
ercise, should not be Just sitting
somewhere as q spectator or on
locker. II you are truck driver.
a blacksmith or o construction
worker you should cultivate as q
hobby painting. drawing, writing,
crocheting, music, games In which
you can pit your skill against your
opponents.
The more I study the forgotten
people" the more impressed feel
that this Is the secret Of keeping
young at lightly: Cultivate your
avocation before you reach nifty,
and don't let your regular occupa-
ton or Job monopolize your interest
In life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-18
Washington Merry-G Co Round DREW PEARSON p
1.-TWO Bothtub Bee" Changes His Tune Russion Affairs;
He Now Takes Broad View After Long Record Of 0ppositon
State Department Apparently Stirred by Public Diseusson
boy Wonder" Entered Diplomacy by Copying ROtes Rube

Al Of N
another the the fact his wife must nave
q private fortune he Is to places in American diplomacy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-18
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
III We Really Need Nurses

N we he1uy NeGU NUIUeS
Is a high school education really
necessary to qualify young woman
to become q good nurse?
(Mrs. r. r. P.)
Answer-No, indeed. Some Of the
most competent nurses ! have
known were women who had only
year or two Of high school before
they entered upon the study OF
nursing. When the need for new
nurses becomes really urgent, the
hoity-toity nurse training schools
will drop that requirement.
A Nip ~ /.
Much interested in what you
have written in regard to NIP Of
Iodine" Asked for per cent Tine
ture OF Iodine, and druggist in
quired what I wanted 1t for. When
I told him he was indignant. said
It would be highly dangerous, and
offered an Iodine Compound Of his
own instead. (Mrs. @. b
Answer-I would not advise per
cent Tincture Of Iodine In any cir
cumstance. Send stamped envelope
bearing your address, and ask Tor
instructions for Taking an 1odin
Ration" Be sure to afiix three cent
postage to return envelope. Do not
send q clipping in lieu Of your writ
ten request.
Anti Gray Hair Vitamin
Have you any material relating Ia
the so-called anti-gray-hair Vita
min? OE. o.
Answer-Send q stamped Envelope
bearing your address and ask Tor
pamphlet Growing Gray As an In
volution Process
Diabetes
Please send me information to
whatever leaflets DR.. Brady has on
Diabetes.
(AErs. Z. A. G)
Answer - Send ten cents and
stamped envelope bearing your adj
dress, for booklet TRAINING for Dia-
betes."
copyright. 1913. John r. Ollie COB
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-18

be seriously damaged, II, indeed
they were not ruined.
Now it develops that the Stevens
is probably in better physical shape
than when the army took 1t. MOI
alone Is 1t unchanged but armo
maintenance and army housekeep'
ing Is given credit for improving the
property. Truly the arm proved
itself q good housekeeper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-18
STRENGTH
FOR THE DAY
TOO MUCH OIL
BY EARL L. DOUGLASS. D. D.

A clock-maker explained to me
recently why it is so necessary in
the case of electric clocks to see that
the mechanism has just enough oil
and not too much. Certain of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-18
= MATT ONAL
SPoTLIG CHIT
Importance
OF The
Middle East
BY PETER EDISON
Waterbury Democrat Washington
Correspondent

Most mysterious Of all u. s. mill
tary moves, to the average citizen,
have been the American operations
In the Middle and Far East. These
have been the super-hush- hush
campaigns, from the very start Of
the war, but 1t is now possible to
reveal fundamental background in
formation on these theaters which
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-18
A Thoupht For TODAY

II will be practicable to blot written words
which you do not publish but the spoken word
1t Is not possible to recall.--Horace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-18

Daily Almanac
Moon rises at 1905 p. m. fwaF timel
sun rises az esSt q. m. sets ct e;bs .. m.
Vshiciss must hp lishisa thirty minuiss
afseE SUNSET
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-09-18
Your Health
BY Dr.. William Brady

Signed letters pertaining % per-
sonal health and hygiene, mot 20
disease, diagnosis 81 treatment
win be answered By DR.. Brady q
stamped seIf-ad dressed envelope
Is enclosed. Letters should be brief
and written IN ink. No reply can
be made 20 queries not conform.
ing 70 instructions. Address Dr.
william Brady, National News
paper Service, $40 West Madison
Street, Chicago, III.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-01-07
HAPPY PATTIES
Makes 6 TO 81

One and one-half lbs. ground
lamb breast, shank or shoulder),
l tsp. salt, \ tsp. pepper, 4 cup
tomato puice, l egg, well beaten,
6 to strips bacon, pearl onions,
green pepper. onion rings.
Mix ground lamb well with salt,
pepper, tomato juice and beaten
egg. Form into patties 2 inches
wide and y inch thick. Wrap
each patty in a strip of bacon,
fastening the ends with a tooth
pick. Arrange pearl onions on
each patty for the eyes; cut green
pepper in small cubes and arrange
for the nose; cut onion rings in
half and arrange for the mouth.
Bake patties in shallow pan in
moderate oven 1850 degrees FL
25 to 30 minutes.
If you make the patties out of
leftover meat, bake only until
heated through and bacon is thor
oughly done.
Here's another gay dish, nour-
ishing and economical, that will
add a party note to luncheon or a
late supper.