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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17
EXPENSES HIGH
 AT REFORMATORY
Sheriff SIavin Believes Cost of Maintenance
 Rather Excessive

Claiming the per capita cost of maintaining inmates at the Chesh- ire reformatory. estimated at $l ,250 per year, is too great. Sheriff J. Edward Slavin of New Haven coun- ty has written to Governor Ray mond E. Baldwin asking him to close down the institution and all low the ale young men to aid the war effort.
 Sheriff Slavin proposes that some of the youths be allowed to enter the armed forces, pointing out that 200 county men with records have already been accepted for military service and all have made out well. He suggests the mentally deficient be sent to other state institutions and the small remainder be sent to county jails.
 The annual cost of maintaining prisoners at the county jail in New Haven is set at $400, and the sheriff states 45 per cent of the men work out each day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17
CONCESSIONS FOR
 OAKVILLE co. CIO
No General Pay Increase Approved By WLB; Sec.
 Ond, Third Shift Gain

An interim order of the War La Dor Board has granted differential pay of five and seven and one-half cents an hour for second and third shift workers respectively at the Oakyille Co. division of the Scovill Mfg. Co.,, and granted the c. l. o. organized employees maintenance of membership clause.
 The order, which is due to become operative in Is days unless an ap- peal is taken by either party, sets new high in differential rates for this area. Second and third shift employees of the Oakville plant had previously received five per cent bonus.
 Under the maintenance of mem- bership provision, members of the union in good standing 15 days after the issuing date of the directive, and employees who join the union thereafter, shall maintain their
 union membership for the duration of the C. l. O. contract with the company as condition of en- ployment.
 DOdl Oo oIdCl SolItO dlttl ID month dispute between Local 25l of the Mine Mill & Shelter Workers ] Union and the company. The union ] had sought contract terms calling for a general wage increase of ten cents an hour, raise in starting pay rates, adjustment of the vaca- ton schedule and sick pay for pro- duction employees, all of which were turned down in collective bargaining l with the company.
 In it's directive, the VILE has tabled action on the general pay boost, and turned down the other union proposals.
 John J. Driscoll, c. l. o. field representative, said that the union is scheduled to confer with the com pany today on contract matters and the directive may be discussed at this time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17
CAMPAICNERS IN
 WEEKLY LECTURE
Local Band Members Talk on Saints i; Next Weeks
 Subject Announced

Featured on the lecture program of the Catholic Campaigners for Christ last night on the Green was a talk by Robert Coughlin, who dis cussed the history of Kateri Tekak- witha, North American Indian girl and her candidacy as saint. Other talks were given by Joseph Sulli- van who discussed the Communion of Saints" and John Greco who spoke on '"The Catholic Attitude To- ward Saints.
 MT. Coughlin said the Indian girl who lived in the latter part of the seventeenth century predicted many things that happened. She told her tribe when she would die and stated she would obtain favors for them, with all of her promises becoming reality later, the speaker related.
 Why the Cathlics Have Images of the Saints in the Churches" is the subject selected for the next lec- ture meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17
Caution Parents On
 hfantile Paralysis
Dreaded Disease Can Be Avoided, Severity of Attack Modified If Quick Action Is Taken
 Advises National Foundation.

With infantile paralysis on the increase in various sections of Con- necticut local health officials are maintaining alert vigilance to pre- vent any epidemic in Waterbury or vicinity. Precautionary measures have been taken.
 The National Foundation for h. fantile Paralysis offers the follow inv advice for preventing poliomye- litis or modifying the severity of an attack.
 During an outbreak of infantile paralysis, avoid overtiring and ex- treme fatigue from strenuous eXer- else. Avoid sudden chilling such as would come from plunge into ex- tremely cold water on & very hot day.
 Keep children away from large groups. Parents should reduce the number of associations between children and other persons. The policy should be one of staying at home. Discourage visiting and avoid parties, gatherings, crowds and travel. It is the opinion of medical authorities that tonsil operations should be delayed until an outbreak is over.
 Be alert to early signs of ill., ness or changes in the normal state of health, especially in your chill dren. Do not assume that stomach upset or signs of cold are of no importance. These may be among the first symptoms of infantile par alysis.
 All children and adults sick with unexplained fever should be put to bed and isolated pending medical diagnosis.
 Gall your physician at the first sign of sickness. Early diagnosis of any illness gives better hope for re- coyery. In infantile paralysis, early good treatment may save lives and prevent permanent damage.
 Don't become hysterical if cases occur in your neighbor1ood. The medical profession and the health department will be using every known safeguard. Poliomyelitis is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17
2,500 ATTRACTED
 TO BLOCK DANCE

Over 2,500 persons attended the seasons fourth block dance on East Farm street in front of the North End Y. M. c. A. last night. The event was co-sponsored by the city park department and the Benrus Watch Company volunteers, and featured songs by Singing Bilp' and Vincent Menzoli, as well as three hours of continuous dancing to music by Mike DeVito and the Ben rus Volunteers.
 The next dance will be held Fri day evening at 730 on Pearl street. with the Pearl Street Neighborhood House co-sponsor with the park department. Freddie Bredice and his Scovill Employees Recreation As- sociation orchestra will play for dancing,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17
IA CIVIC GROUPS
 ARRANGING SHOW
Exhibit of Victory Garden Products Slated for
 Sept. l6-l7

The Harvest show to be held at Temple hall, Park place. Sept. 16 and IF for the benefit of the Water bury Community and War chest, will be sponsored by IA civic organi- zations, and will include nearly 100 events.
 Entry blanks for the show "dedi- cated to war and victory gardeners and vicinity" may be obtained at the office of the C. D. V. O., 51 Church street, and should be filed there by Sept. l3.
 Entries may be made in vege- tables, fruits, canned produce, flow CTS. arrangements, produce grown by juniors, and group gardens. A complete list will be listed at later date.
 Sponsors of the event are: Rotary club. KiWanis club Lions club, Unico club, Waterbury War Garden com mittec. Waterbury War council, Wa terbury Nutrition council, Waterbury Community and War chest, Water bury Park department, Chamber of Commerce, Masonic Temple Corp, Waterbury Garden club, Junior League Garden club, Bunker Hill Literary club.
 Co-managers, Harold G. Manning Mrs. Merton B. Allan; secretary, Miss Tina Cataraso; treasurer, Frank J. Kenny; executive board, Bernard A. Mcdonald, GeraIl Bowl CT. Clarence J. Bartlett, Emil Mark; ; committee chairman Rules, pro- gram. printing, Mrs. Merton B. AL lan judges, Clarence J. Bartlett; ex- hibits and floor, Andrew Bell; en- tries. Mrs. Edwin w. Roberts; deco rations, William VanTaSsel; hos pitality. Frank J. Kenny; tickets, Emil Mark; prizes, Dr. Howard Mil Ter; publicity. George Flynn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17

the virus by closing places where people congregate have been unsuc- cessful The resulting disturbance to community life is disadvantage. Therefore, orders, requiring the closure of schools, churches, movies and swimming pools ordinarily are not worthwhile.
 "rhe spread of the virus in your community cannot be entirely pre-. vented, nor can the disease be cured in the strict sense of the word, but much can be done for the patient So give your support to the public health authorities in their efforts to lessen the penalties which it imposes on some of it's victims"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17

Kenneth Malsch of GrandvieW Avenue, one of the most popular members of the younger element in the Brass City, has just been elevated to the rank of platoon sergeant in the U. s. Marines somewhere in the Pacific. Before enlisting in the colors Ken, a Crosby High grad was employed at Swifts Since donning uniform his rise with the Leathernecks has been swift and believe you he's not going to stop platoon sergeant His father is the well known pin toppler A. w. Mach superintendent of the Rolling Mill at the American Brass Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17
Good Evening.
OUR TOWN Untroducing Bill Sloan, No. Chore Man)

OUR TOWN
 tIntroducng Bill Sloan, No Chore Man) Bill Sloan just happened along one day, Looked us and decided to stay. He knows how to plant mend windows and doors He's Our Towns first man at doing chores It must be about fifty years ago He ambed along careless and slow Asked Jenkins could he shovel his walk And set right to 1t without much talk. Next day he around at half past four, Sweeping out Cliff Higgins store He got himself a room In Billings block And since that time has been regular as a clock, He hired to make a stone wall, Was instrumental in cleaning the old Town Hall. He helped the farmers for summer having, Mended sheds and fences that started decaying. He filled in a baseball hitter known in these parts long distance splitter. Hes not very big, in fact sort of little, Plays the harmonica, and you should see him whtte. Old Bill Sloan (hes not young any more), Sort of made himself one of never bore. In telling stories he could you one better, Tn all his days here he never got letter. Us folks have liked Bill Sloan since he came way Did his first chore and decided to stay.
 FEM EM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17
BONDS, STAMPS SOLD
 BY COLORED WOMEN

$375 in war bonds and stamps was sold Friday at Victory House on the Green at program of the Colored Women's Republican club Arrangements were in charge of Mrs. J. w. Goodson, assisted by Mrs. Charles Rhinehart and Mrs. Jose phine Mum. Mrs, Mabel Ward spoke, and Mrs. Margaret Faust and Mrs. Henry Garner sang Negro spirituals and patriotic songs.
 So oily are the bodies of some sea birds that wick threaded through them will burn like candle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17

virus, but only small proportion are made i'll. Tn still smaller pro- portion, the illness is accompanied by muscular weakness or some de- gree of paralysis. Not more than one individual in every 5000 or 4,000 has a paralytic attack. In other words, in community there are many more unrecognized infections or carriers of the virus than re- ported cases of the disease
 "The virus may be given off from an infected person in droplets from the throat or in fecal excretions or in both. The ordinary conditions of everyday associations between peo- pie in family or in a community afford opportunity for the virus to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17

Mir. and Mrs. Matty Houston of S3 FairIawn Ave nue and Mir. and Mrs. Herb Coe of 3l34 East Main Street are two week-ng-it at scenic Cape Cod. Vito N GOnilo, a former member of our circulation department is an Army private at Miami Beach, Florida. Francis "Cy' ODOnnell of Cottage Place was home the weekend pass from his Army station at Fort Devens Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17

After all these years there finally is some respect for haSh-thankS to rationing Maine man has clock 63 years old that still Probably because he never tried to fix it. An unexpected bouquet indicates real love late hours. It's about time to get out the seed cataog again you how those vegetables should have looked. It's lot better to be given nasty look than have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17

Bulletins end Discussions Promote Interest Wo They're Wosing;
 American General Admits Education Is Superior to Ours

Affairs" has dealt with such diverse topics as South Africa and the War, Cripps on India, Meet the Ameri- cans, the British Empire, the Rus sian Background, Town Planning. Social Security.
 FACTS ARE PRESENTED
 While obviously 1t is impossible to present such controversial subjects without some slant" gneeral sub- jects are handled by presenting basic facts and little comment thereon. The Russian background, for instance, included basic physical and social facts about Russia, long article by a Moscow correspondent of liberal British daily, almost nothing about Communism as philosophy.
 The idea is not to lay down line, but to raise point and let the sol- diers argue it out, left and right wingers having equal say. This method of presentation has enabled ABCA to avoid almost all political criticism. Its only major storm was evoked by its withdrawal of its Cur rent Affairs pamphlet on the Rev. eridge Scheme It explained that the pamphlet would not be issued untir after the Commons debate.
 Obviously the success of the ABCA depends on the ability of the indivi- dual officers. These attend a short course on the purposes of ABCA. and how to run discussion groups. Every fortnight they receive ABCA publications, flown overseas, but they are under no compulsion to use ABCA material. However, large majority do use it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17

MT. and Mrs. George C. Boinal of 1l9 Chambers Street accompanied by their son, Junee, vacation ward Navage of 70 Sunnyside Avenue will celebrate five years of welded bliss next Labor Day Emma Savings Bank underwent appendectOmy early yesterday morning at St. Marys Hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17

pass from one individual to an other This passage may be reduced in some degree or prevented by careful attention to personal clean liness and hygienic habits, that should always be observed.
 While it is possible that the virus may at times be conveyed through the medium of polluted water or milk, or by flies contaminated with fecal material, these modes of transmission are thought to be rare. Nevertheless, be sure to use milk and water that are known to be safe. And maintain community sanitation at high level at all times.
 Attempts to stop the spread of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17

a disease caused by filterable
 virus. During an epidemic many persons become infected with this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17

and entertainment. But in every army 1t is believed that a soldier fights harder If he knows why he fights and, armed with knowledge of the causes of war, knows his fight ing need not be in vain.
 Historical accident enabled the British Army to go even further There were in England after Dun kirk and before desert fighting hundreds of thousands of fully trained soldiers with little but time on their hands. General Sir Ronald Adam, Adjutant General of the British Army, thought the time ideal for weekly discussion groups on current affairs. ABCA was organ ized. To direct ABCA, w. E. Will Hams, long a leader in the field of British adult education, was brought in.
 The plan works out in this way: one hour during normal duty time each week the men and women in the British services meet with their own regimental officers in informal discussion groups. The officer mere ly takes the chair, starts the dis cussion and keeps it moving. Most unlike the U. s. Army orientation talks, he does not lec- ture. The more informal the group the better.
 To help regimental officers con- duct these sessions, ABCA publishes fortnightly two short pamphlets, Current Affairs" and War" War primarily concerns the men, mate rial, tactics, training and military of world armies. Current
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17
By TOM WOLF NEA Staff Correspondent

London, Aug 17-During a recent tour of American installations over here, Brig. Gen. F. H. Osborn, Chief of Special Service Division, U. s. Army, remarked that in many re- spects British Army education ap- peared to be ahead of ours. This was an unspecified tribute to Britain's Army Bureau of Current Affairs, because the American Army has nothing like ABCA.
 Most Americans here are inclined to think of ABCA as map-making organization.
 But ABCA means far more than mapmaking. It means keeping Brit ish soldiers at home and overseas
 informed wide variety of world problems. The question often has been asked: What makes the Eighth Army great? There are those here who would give much of the credit to the fact that all the way across Africa, in echelons just behind the central battle groups, soldiers sat on desert sands and thraShed out the reasons why they were fighting and problems of the peace for which they fought.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17
THINKERS ARE FIGHTERS

ABCA is even newer than this war. The British Army long had all Army Education Corps, which con- cerned itself with much the same problems as does the U. s. Army Special Service Division cultural and educational projects, recreation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17
Allen Goldman Driggs School pupil IA sends in thu following to all Marines the
 MARINES

You can have your Army khaki You can have the navy blue, But there's still another fighter I'll introduce to you. The uniform is different, The best you've ever seen, The boys all call him devil dog But his real name is Marine. He Is trained at Paris Island, The land that God forgot,
 Where the sand Is fourteen inches deep And the sun Is scorching hot He has sat at many tables, And many a dish he's dried, He is also taught to make a bunk And 8 broom he sure can guide. He has peeled a million onions, Ard twice as many spuds, And he spends his leisure time In washing up his duds. Now girls take little tp I'm handing it to you, Just grab yourself good Marine For there's nothing he can't do.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17

Natalie Ateri of Clinton Street has been awarded the title of Girl of the Week. at the Waterbury Tool Previous summer vacations found Natalie teacher of Italian Spanish and algebra at Wby cruising to South America, the West Indies, up the Saguenay. But Natalie wants to this conflict just quickly possible and turned toward the Tool to do her bit during spection, second shift. Strangely, Natalie student in the in Wilby High school where she oresdes teacher She attended New Rochelle College tnd studied summers at Yale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17

Vic Nomack of 118 James Street. employe of the Sperry Gyroscope Company in Long Island, N Y spent enjoyable Sunday here renewing acquaintances He's in the engineering division at that modernistlc war plant busily engaged in the manufacture of precision instruments for Uncle Sams airmen. Since taking up residence in Nassau the former LeayenWorh High School football star has gone in big way for sail boating and is the proud owner of 17-foot Marcon model.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17

Lieut. Michael B. Impresa is now receiving his mail at Camp Stewart, Georgia. He's a former local molar extractor . Private George J. McDLff is enjoying Army assignments with the Coast Artillery at Fort Church R. T. His previous military assignments were at Fort Bragg and the Citadel, N. c. Private Michael Levegnae would like to receive little mail from his pals back He's stationed at Camp Swift, Texas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17

Police Sergeant and Mrs. Walter Ahearn of Niagara street returned yesterday after two very enjoyable weeks at Falmouth Cape Cod MT. and Mrs. James Parker celebrating their third wedding anniver
 sary today The former is studio manager of WATR. Lester Brooks of Unity street. latest member of the Connecticut State Board of AccOuntanCy, will be older tomorrow . (. Ditto for Attorney Steve HOmck
Kodiak mirror., 1943-05-29

Mrs. Margie Gibbons gave a luncheon at her home on Mission road Friday. Guests were Mrs. Lex Wright Mrs. Mary Root
 Mrs. Bea Martz, Mrs. Clara Larson and Mrs. Edythe Butler.
Kodiak mirror., 1943-05-29
European Front

Neutral countries quoted the Nazi economic minister, Walter Funk, as admitting that recent raids have rendered Dortmund & Dulsburg, German industrial centers, idle as far as munitions production is concerned. In the 2nd heaviest raid of the war 500 RAF bombers subjected Dussel- dorf to concentrated assaults; 27 British aircraft were lost. A Ger man raid on a south coast Eng fish town caused heavy casnal- ties.
Kodiak mirror., 1943-05-29
News HishIishfs
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(continued from page D Fortresses scored direct hits on ferry slips, rail yards, shops, supply dump & a power station. Axis air forces in the last week have lost over $50 aircraft of all descriptions. American Army casualties in North Africa from Nov. 8 to May 15 were PISA killed, 9,437 wounded, 6,937 missing or prisoners, according to Stimson. Axis lost 30,0O0 killed, 26,4OO wounded, 266,0O0 prisoners. Total Allied losses are unreported.
Kodiak mirror., 1943-05-29

A suit asking $1O,000 in dam- ages was filed against District Attorney Noel Wennblom in the district court May 13 by Hoyt B. Ogle, who charged the official with maliciously accusing him of g felony. Ogle had been charged with stealing g gun, but the case was d smissed when it was dis covered Ogle bought the gun from a third party, not knowing it was stolen property.
 Vernon Colton returned last week.from Seattle where he re- ceived medical attention.
 MT. Raymond, employed at Port Williams, spent Thurday in the city on business.
 Polly Reed has filed suit for divorce agalnst Daniel Boone Reed, formerly of Valdez.
 Mary Galbreath is now em- ployed at the Island fountain,
Kodiak mirror., 1943-05-29

Cook < Assistants are giving free Ice cream cones to all child ren Saturday afternoon between ? and c::30 at the Kodiak Foun- tain, preceding the free child en's matinee at the Orpheum theatre.
Kodiak mirror., 1943-05-29

Edsel Ford, only son of Henry Ford & president of the Ford Motor Co.,, died this week in his suburban home. He had been op- erated on for stomach ulcers 16 months ago & recently was stricken with undulate fever. He was 49 years old
Kodiak mirror., 1943-05-29
RussTan Front

Communiques indicate that the zero hour is near for large scale Spring offensives, with both sides massing men & munitions for offensives in the Caucasus & Orel sectors.
Kodiak mirror., 1943-05-29
CIussifieds

FOR SALE-New Navy blue Spring suit, size IS. Just sent up from Seattle, too small for owner. $25. See at Mirror office.
Kodiak mirror., 1943-05-29

Tony Kvas returned to Kodi- ak shis week after an extended trip outside and brought back with him his new bride, the for mer Goldie Jones Mrs. Kvas is q former resident of Kodiak and Is a sister of Mrs, Jack Delane.
Kodiak mirror., 1943-05-29

Firemen answered call to the Griffin Memorial hospital Fri. at 4:l5 pm when an over hcated furnace set fire to rags. There was no damage.
Kodiak mirror., 1943-05-29
Asia Front

Japs concentrated formidable infantry, tank & air forces along the upper Yangtze river. Oper- ations under way point toward Chungking. The drive opened the river as a Jap supply route 1000 miles inland to Ichang, 462 miles below Chungking. In India the RAF downed half of 30 ene- my planes trying to attack the Chittagong airfield; lost 2 fight CTS but bagged ? bornbers
Kodiak mirror., 1943-05-29

Jack Gray, old-time resident of Cordova, died in that city May g, according to a wire re- eeived by Lou Clark. Cause of his death was not given.
Kodiak mirror., 1943-05-29

FOR RENT Small house on Mission I'd. See Matthews at white house below Sears water tower. If
Kodiak mirror., 1943-05-29

James c. Ryan, Territorial Commissioner of Education, ar- rived on a boat to spend few days here in connection with the work of his office.
Kodiak mirror., 1943-05-29

Bonnie Nielsen is now employ ed tn the grocery department at Kraft's.
Kodiak mirror., 1943-05-29
FACE FOUR

The building formerly housing Sears Order office will be occu- pied by the liquor store formerly n the Log Cabin. owned by Sssrtin Jensen and Jorgen Fred riclksOn. An announcement will be made soon concerning a new place of business planned for the Log Cabin building.