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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-02

Truman responded, THAT is a
wise survey; that is just the way
l feel about it,"
ITALIAN DONKEY
Winston Churchill left many a
fine phrase behind him, but the
best was the one on Italy. Talk
mug privately to a group of Brit
ishers, he outlined the intended
program of softening up Italy by
a combination of two methods:
% continued bombing plus (2)
propaganda by radio urging the
people that if they would throw
over Mussolini, the Allies would
not be too hard on them.
Thus" said Churchill, 1--WE
employ the cudgel and the car
rot to bulge the donkey"
RUML TAX BATTLE
The atmosphere of the final tax
conference wasn't nearly so har-
monious as Senator Vandenberg
of Michigan and other Rumlites
let on when they emerged, grim
ming from ear to ear over their
victory in lodging rs per cent Of
the nations tax bill.
There was a hot flareup just
before the closed-door' meeting
adjourned. Representatives Jere
Cooper Of Tennessee and John
Dingell of Michigan, militant foes
of the Ruml plan, protested might
lily and served notice they would
fight the conference measure on
the House floor.
"I'll never sign the conference
report" Dingell declared. "This
is one of the worst steals ever
attempted on the United States
Treasury. would have been
willing to agree to a reasonable
compromise to break the dead
lock here, but / won't be party
to this outrageous bill. 1t is al
most as evil as the Ruml plan
itself and will work terrible
hardship OH the working classes
of America"
Waving his finger. at the
Rumlites, Dingell continued: 81
for one, am not going to take
this lying down. I'm going to
speak out on the floor against
this unholy product of Wall
Street and I'll continue to speak
out as long as there's breath in
my body. You haven't got me
licked"
Dingell was so aroused that
Cooper tried several times to quiet
him. fearing he might become i'll.
However, Cooper informed the
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-02

conference that he enthusiastical-
ly Endorsed everything his
Michigan colleague said and an
nounced that he, too, would re-
fuse to sign the compromise re-
port.
GOOD NEIGHBORS
IN REVERSE
U. S. censors have some wax
recordings of overseas telephone
conversations which will cause
red faces in the State Depart
ment. When the diplomats play
them back, they will hear such
words as "Those perfumed ---
in the State Department are about
as Good Neighbors as Adolf Hit
ler."
The words come from Chilean
with an Yale accent, Armando
Hammel, who did his best to CO.
operate with the United States
and Great Britain in boycotting
Axis Insurance companies and
then got kicked in the pants for
his pains.
What happened was that the
Chilean government formerly re-
insured its business with certain
Axis insurance companies, Tokyo
Fire and Marine, Munich, and
Trieste Generate. This meant
that the Axis countries received
vital information, regarding the
property they insured, such as
cargoes, ships, nitrate plants, etc.
So at the urging of the State
Department, Armando Hamell,
head of Chile's Reinsurance bank
arranged to cut out all dealings
with Axis insurance companies and
deal only with the U. S.-British
companies.
But after this, was arranged,
British insurance companies took
the lead in hiking rates, cutting
out commissions, and refusing
to turn any business back to
Chile. American companies fol-
lowed the British lead. They
no longer had any competition,
didn't have to meet lower Axis
rates, made the most of their
monopoly.
No wonder Armando Hamell in
Santiago has been burning up
the telephone to New York tell
ing friends what he thinks of the
State Department and British
American business.
Copyright, 1913, by United
Feature Syndicate, InsD
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-02

However, the Army has now dis
covered what every housewife
knows - that if you count on ten
persons for dinner and only six
persons come, there will be food
left over.
Distressing thing is that it took
the Army months of survey and
experiment to discover this SIM
pie household truth. After hear
ing stories of wastage, the Quar-
termaster Corps made a survey
at three large posts = Camp
Lee, Va, Fort Knox, KY, and
Fort Benning, Ga. They made
the discovery that FL per cent
of the edible food was being
thrown away.
Having established that fact,
the ONO began a scientific ex-
animation of possible causes. They
began to ask the question which
any housewife would have asked
in the first lace: Are we preparing
more food than is needed?
They discovered the astonishing
fact that rations were being issued
for everybody on the camp roster,
regardless of whether they were
present at camp that day or not.
BY equally laborious study it was
discovered that when soldiers are
on weekend leave, they don't
come to the mess hall for meals.
Especially on payday week-ends.
Result of the study was that
80 per cent of the Wastage was
found to be from excess prepara-
ton" Having reached this for
NAL conclusion, the Army took
action. The Quartermaster Corps,
acting through the Quartermaster
Board, formulated a system which
issued one ration for each man
actually present eating"
This eliminated the rations
previously issued for absentees,
and the wastage promptly fell
off. The Army could do with
a good housewife in every kit
chen, but as the next best thing
the army has now borrowed Miss
Mary 1. Barber from the Kel-
logg Company, Battle Creek,
Michigan, to help save food and
prepare better food in Army
kitchens. She is bringing about
some important changes.
NOTE: When the Truman COM
mittee looked into this situation,
it was told by ONO that the
highest percentage of food dis
carded was of edible kale'-three
quarters of it ended in the garb-
age pail. To which Senator
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Your Health
By DR.. William Brady

Signed letters pertaining TO per-
sonal health and hygiene, not 10
disease. diagnosis Of treatment,
will be answered by DR.. Brady IL
a stamped self-addressed envelope
is enclosed. Letters should be brief
and written in ink. No reply can
be made to queries not conform
ing to instructions. Address DR..
william Brady, National News
paper Service, 800 West Madison
Street, Chicago, Ill.
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not.
Since the Presi-
dents great hold
the line" gesture
of April 8, OPA
has proposed roll
backs of 10 per
cent on the prices
of meats, butter
and coffee. Aside
from the fixing
of a lot of dollars
and-cents ceilings
on specific food
products at retail
level, these three
pr pos Sc d roll
hacks are the sim
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-02

Fair weather for three days made a
weekend that was put to good use by
many. 1t was possible to do plenty OF
outdoor work, to plant the garden, to cul-
tivate it, and to do a good bit of picking
up in general. Sunday, our day OF rest,
was also used as day of work, rules OF
the Sabbath pretty well abused.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-02

upon exotic dishes prepared by
sketchily clad maidens of exquisite
beauty, they can console themselves.
All the properties of this vision may
actually exist but even the few serv-
ice men who are permitted to view
them in their proper setting will
probably be thinking Of an UNI
brella on Jones Beach, a hamburger
with onions, and the girl whose
snapshot is in his kit. Homesickness
is powerful antidote for lotus
eating on distant shores.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-02

The car drivers stayed off the roads
over the weekend, but enormous rail-
road travel was reported. All kinds trav-
eled, armed force men included 1t seemed
half of our population was going on for
the holiday. People were asked to stay
at home unless it was vitality necessary to
travel. Naturally the train crush was
caused because people could not use
their cars.
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and accident can
not be forestalled
by legislation. The
wise are t h os e
who get tn e M
selves r e a d y to
endure whatever
t hey m y b e
forced to encoun-
ter. We are never
safe until we are
prepared to take
whatever life has
in store for us.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-02
PACIFIC PARADISE
New York Herald-Tribunt

There has been rather widespread
establishment among American
service men in the Pacific at the
discovery that every Pacific isle is
not a paradise populated by hours.
They have found that, aside from
the presence of the Japanese, who
would be quite out of place In
paradise, there are many races in
the Pacific and but few Lamours
among them. Hence 1t is pleasant
to learn from this newspapers cor
respondent. Mr.. Joseph Driscoll,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-02
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Silvery Scale Disease

am very grateful for your ad-
vice. I had psoriasis SO bad that for
eleven years could not wear short
sleeves or an evening gown. wrote
for your pamphlet, followed the di-
rections about diet and vitamins and
now I am apparently free from the
condition. (Miss V. F. O.
AnsWer-I'm happy to hear of
your improvement. Remember what
I say in the pamphlet-psoriasis is
generally worse in winter than in
summer, in cold climate than in
warm climate, and sometimes it is
difficult to know how to account for
changes for better or for worse. On
request I'm glad to send the PAM
phlet THE Silvery Scale Disease
if you inclose three-cent stamped
envelope bearing your address. Do
not send a clipping.
Chalk
Is it harmful to take about one
third teaspoonful of saleratus once
a day, for acidity of stomach?
(Mrs. H. L.
AnSWer-Yes. Preferable to take
five or ten grains of prepared chalk
Calcium carbonate).
Copyright, 1943, John F. Ollie Co..
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-02

The gas drought, so called, may soon
reach the west, which will relieve some
what the feelings of the long-suffering
fasteners who are denied one OF the
dearest things in life at the moment-gas
for pleasure driving.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-02
STRENGTH
FOR THE DAY
By EARL L. DOUGLASS d. d
PASTEBOARD ARMOR

How much real security is there
in life?
Previous little, if we stop to think
about it. We can pass all the social
security acts we have mind to but
we cannot make life secure. Mishaps
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-02
Washington Merry-Go-Round
BY
DREW PEARSON

Army Survey Shows 1t Has Been Throwing Away 2 Of Its Food
And Any Housewife Could Have Discovered the Remedy
DinseI Coils Tex Compromise Almost Evil Rum Plan
American Insurance Firms bod Neghbor Chilean Charges
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-02
A Thought for Today

Multitudes, multitudes in the valley Of deci-
don; for the day Of the Lord Is near in the
valley Of decison.-JoeI 3:14.
Oncs to every man and nation comes the
moment to decide, in the strife Of Truth with
Falsehood, for the good or evil side.-LowelL
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-02
. NATIONAL
SPOTLIGHT
OPA's
Proposed
"RolI-Back"
BY PETER EDISON
Waterbury Democrat Washington
Correspondent

The question to decide is whether
the proposed Office of Price Ad-
miniStration ''roll-backs' on the
prices of foodstuffs will encourage
production of those foodstuffs, or
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-06-02

WASHINGTON June With the raoned the Com
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copyright, 1913, by United
Feature Syndicate, Ins)
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-23
HOROSCOPE :: ::
BY Frances Drake

Yoo Birthday Outlook According
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-23
BY JOAN DEAN

TO ELSA SCHIAPARELLI
famed Partisan couturier who is
in Detroit today. the burning Of
apleS by the Germans means
a deep personal loss as we'll as
a tragic happening Of this war.
II was in Naples that the de-
Slgncr had a pretty little home
IN which she planned 10 spend
her life after retiring.
II lived half of my life in
Italy" she said "And above
all l loved Naples. IL was so
beautiful. \ friend OF mine
kept the little house for me.
but now l suppose it is gone"
Deserted Fashion
Madame Schiaparelli, who in
happier days set the fashion
world on IT'S car with the dar-
ing Of her designs. fed Paris
after the NaZlS moved in. But
in New York she deserted de-
signing and turned 10 the manu-
facture of oils, cosmetics and
perfumes.
II have not the heart TO start
in again making Clothes" she
told us II already had a cos
metics house in New York, So II
was easy 10 pick that up. But
i have too much sentiment
about my Paris establishment
to start again"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-23
Naples Means Personal Loss TO SchiapareI|i

cart before the horse. Wait
until better days and see"
Schlaparelli, whose designs
were the last gasp in dash, pre-
fers dark tailored clothes for
her own wardrobe. When we
met her she was wearing a
royal navy dreSSmaker suit ac-
Centcd by turquoise Chinese
silk blouse.
This blouse was made by
the Chinese Relief i'm New
York." she said. "They make
all my blouses. like them be-
cause the material Is so fine and
washes so easily"
Down TO Earth
Her hat was a side swept
beret and at her lapel flashed
diamond octupuS that held, at
the end of a long gold chain,
Madame'S eyeglasses!
Despite the aura of glamour
that has surrounded SChla-
parelli, she's a down 10 earth
person and as we left, she
walked 10 the corner drug store
with US 10 buy a bottle Of sham
poo so she could wash her hair.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-23
Joan Dean
Thursday, September %, 1943
StyIists Say Short Gowns for Opera

them young, attractive and the
go-places type, favor the short
evening dress.
Jean Stewart, fashion co-ordi-
nator at a large department
store, says:
Il know il 60 to the opera
I'll wear a short glltter-dresS.
The people with whom I'll go
won't be driving and Id look
pretty silly trailing around
bus in "A long gown,
Madeline Coe, Stylist al an
other large department store,
also votes for the short gown.
Her opinion:
I'm all for the short evening
dress. It's so practical, you can
year il TO concerts, TO dinner,
10 cocktail parties. With the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-23

gains as do business and other
general matters. Unusual news
indicated.
FEB. 2f TO MARCH 20
Ptsccs--Ncptune inactive bat
Uranus sponsoring the Out-of-
the ordinary sends bencGc Vbra-
tons. Step away from the hack
neyed try things new If you can
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-23

u
MARCH II TO APRIL 20
Arjcs-Your planet, Mars, and
Uranus, the only two in major
benehc aspects this tense day for
most people. You should be able
10 carry through unusual prof.
Gets and plans with excellent re-
suits. Clever maneuvers, sur
prise strategy, personal achieve
ment favored.
APRIL - TO NAY ~
TUUus-You may not be -ig-
nailed out for individual achieve
ment. but You can add glory 10
any worthy big undertaking by
your intelligent and willing help.
MAY n TO JUNE y
T. q M 1 d - Stimulating for
activities requiring initiative,
ingenuity, courage Advanta-
Reous period for YOU alert folk.
Some chances must be taken 10
accomplish certain objectives--
these are vor Q d now-but
harmful risks for sake Of ven
ture are out.
JUNE p TO JULY %
CdHccr-Today can be very
profitable, or you can slip back
wards if you don't take the bull
by the horns and get on with
your job with all the best you
have IN you.
JULY p TO AUG. p
Leo - Opportunities in many
hidden places and ways; also in
full view if you are alert, eager
and drive consistently ahead.
May find advantages through
those born under Aries, Gemini,
Libra, Sagittarius.
AUG. % TO SEPT. -
VU0o-Not only today, but
remainder Of m o n I h offers
numerous benefits and chances
to advance your interests and
affairs Of country. Handle diff
cult situations and people tact
fully. News.
SEPT. u TO OCT. %
Librd-You'll surely be left
out Of the picture now if you
aren't up to par. and better in
some instances than competitors
and those about you.
OCT. "a TO NOV. p
s c or p 1 o--This is a dandy
period for promoting future per-
sonal and work affairs. Practice
and stHay-wiit net unusually fine
results. Deal with honorable
people; help stop rumors, no
matter how small.
NOV. % TO DEC. %
SagittHriUs - All-round good
day that can lead 10 a record
breaking last few days Of month
if you get speedily, but thor
oughly, after important mat
tiers; eliminate red tape and
heed sound advice.
DEC. % TO JAN. 2f
Copricoyn-Remember all the
things in past that have proved
detrimental and avoid them
rigidly. Old temptations likely,
be on guard. Be ready for nee
essary changes, but don't start
them haphazardly.
JAN. p TO FEB. 20
A Unriu you're on the
lucky planetary list today so we
expect a good turn-in from your
Efforts. Private interests show
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-23

Asked what she thought of
American designs and whether
Paris would again be the fash
ion center of the world, she
said:
american clothes are beau
tiful. But as 10 Paris, do not
ask me that. It's putting the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-23
by THE FASHION EDITOR

y WHETHER DETROI TIE S
will attend the La Scala Grand
Opera which opens NJ on d a y
evening at Masonic Temple in
long or short evening clothes IS
still unknown. but from straw
votes taken among the clty's
young career set IL looks as
though the short gown viii be
the majority
Mrs. Mckee Robson, eXecu-
tive 'ecretary of the Detroit
Grand Opera Society, says:
"Boxholders will undoubtedly
dress for opening night. But ]
feel that the majority of the
audience, particularly on follow
ing evenings, will wear street
length clothes.
Two Detroit Stylists, both Of
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-23

war on, there's a dearth Of
escorts, too, and 1 think I'M
escorted women look out Of
place in evening clothes.
In New York
Hannah Roberts. buyer an an
other store, spends several days
of every month in, New York
and she's convinced the short
evening dress is here 10 stay
al least for the duration.
Even the evening gown
houses are turning out nothing
but short dresses" says Miss
Roberts. and New Yorks
swank spots such as the ST.
Regis Roof and Pierre'S Cotil-
Ian Room. where before the
war YOU weren't admitted I'M
less in evening clothes, are now
filled with women in short even
ing gowns"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-23
A Season Frock

IF you're opera-bound and
need a dress for the occasion
one that will see you through
whole season of social aetivi-
ties. consider the frock sketched
today.
An original tone Of those We
saw paraded at the New York
openings. lis tubular skirt is
accented By cascade ruffic
down the front.
The bateau-neckline bodice
ia electrified with swirls Of jet
SequinS and tiny black beads
worked i'm a zig-zag pattern.
Available in two-color com
binations: black skirt with Chi
ncSe fuchsia bodice or a black
skirt with royal blue bodice. the
gown comes in misses sizes.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-23

i''"" 4oi +iI|"' u''tB ~ TITO S1u''t
gain or serve your country in
so doing.
A CHILD born on this day:
Wise, calm in judgment, fair and
ready 10 support a worthy cause;
a loyal friend, devoted lifemate
and parent,
Copyright, 1858. by K3ug Features
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-09-23

DlONhLhl JILL LIN Il YIN bRA>hoC OAO[ACIO~NN
Short evening dress TO the opera TO dinner
and through Of social activities. An original
its tubular black skirt a cascade rufe
Bodice in either Chinese uchsia royal blue
with jet sequins and tiny beads done in modern pattern
For shopping Information, call Joan Dean Cherry $780,
betIOeen a. and p nl.-Sdturdoys, 80 to 80.
The sub., 1943-12-09
Latest Moron Story

We must keep our readers post ed on the latest moron stories and for that reason I give you herewith a letter written by an officer in the U. S. Navy which appeared in Joe Harrington's column in the Boston Post:
 Dear Mac:
 Remember that picture you thought you might get lost and didn't send? Well, it arrived here safely the day after tomorrow. I think you got cheated because one side of it is blank. Why did you stand on your head when the pie ture was taken? It was very thoughtless of you because I had to stand on my head to see you straight.
 There was a guy asked me to give you a message. He didn't leave his name and l forgot the message, but I thought I ought to tell you about it because it might be something important. If you should see him before he's around here again, will you tell him to come back and give me the mes sage again so can give it to you? I had my picture taken in whites last week. The photographer wasn't able to get any film for his camera so we had to do without it.. When the pictures are developed I'll send you one. Just send $1 and two box-tops from O'Boy Dog Food. For four box-tops and an extra $50 I'll include the photog- rapher.
 We had some beautiful weather here last week but it was too foggy to see 1t. We started looking for our planes and when the fog lifted we found we had walked two miles out to sea. Some sharks were going to eat us but 1t was meatless Tues day and we couldn't stay over night. We had to swim back and since I can't swim that far I must
The sub., 1943-12-09

be still out there. l heard they're still looking for me.
 We've been doing a lot of flying lately but we could do lot more if they'd only give us some air planes. My ears get awfully tired Tapping them back and forth.
 I sent this letter to you yester- day by carrier pigeon, but he got grounded and walked back. I'd send it by pony express but the horse has joined the army. He was one of those draft horses.
 It's about time for me to go to bed now because pretty soon it will be time to get up and if I'm not in bed, how can I get up? You should have sat a little longer on that signpost that was going to take you to Camp Pendleton. It might have been working on Gen. tral Time.
 Gusie
The sub., 1943-12-09
MT. and Mrs. T. Pearson
 Announce Sons Marriage

MT. and Mrs. Thomas Pearson, 82 Allen Street, Groton, announced the marriage recently of their youngest son, Alan, to Eva Weeks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Plouffa of Ledyard.
 Alan is stationed at San Diego, California, and Eva journeyed there to be married.
 The bride attended Norwich Free Academy, while the bridegroom was graduated from Fitch High School.
 They will make their home in San Diego.
The sub., 1943-12-09

T have a pain in my abdomen" said the rookie to the army doctor.
 Young man," replied the medico, officers have abdomens, sergeants have stomachs; YOU have a belly ache"
The sub., 1943-12-09
Joan G. Cornell Guest At Dinner-Dance Tonight

One of the earliest E. B. Christmas parties to take place this year will be that which the Sub Staff are having this eve ming at Norwich Inn. This will be in the form of a dinner dance and the Subs guests of honor will be E. B.'s Queen of Queens, Joan Cornell and her husband, Terrence Cornell, USN.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1943-11-21
DREXLER PROPOSES:
SHOPPING PERIOD
Urges Shoppers To Do
Travelling Between 10
A. M. And 4 P. M.

N E. Drexler, transport ad-
r1inistrator for Wilmington and
New Hanover county, asked Will
n,;nstonians Saturday to shop
early, but not early in the morn
ing.
workers who must travel in the
morning and late afternoon, Mr..
Drexler urged, "by doing your
Christmas shopping during the
transportation off-hours, between
n a m. and 4 p. m"
With the new ODT delivery re-
strictions. he pointed out. most
Christmas shoppers will have to
carry their packages home with
t1em And there won't be room on
crowded late afternoon buses for
both passengers and packages.
Travelling during the off-hours,