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, 1943-11-11
BUYERS Should Check

"We cannot stress too strongly
the need of every individual to
watch carefully every article he
buys or every service that is per-
formed for him as we have means
of verifying any prices that are
quoted. From the example that
we have cited regarding the re-
frigerator it is definitely shown
that if prices get out of control
on all merchandise, it would be
a consuming fire which would
destroy our American life. We
ask your earnest and sincere 20
operation in order to help to con-
troll initiation.
ION food products and meat
which are definitely flat priced,
the question of a penny or two
on an article may seem unusually
small to you as an individual,
but when you multiply this by
hundreds of customers each day
and then multiply this by months
and a year, you can readily see
that it runs into thousands of dol
lars. Please watch all prices and
purchases that you make"
In the last analysis, the future
of prices depend upon the Amer
lean people. IL they want control,
they can have it. If they want
initiation, they can have it. The
difficulty is that they want both.
Every man thinks of himself first
as a seller, and only secondarily
as a buyer. He wants control for
the things he buys and initiation
for the things he sells. The con-
trolls which protect the prices he
pays, he accepts al a matter of
course. The controls which affect
the price he charges, he fights.
Every pressure which is brought
against the Office of Price Ad-
ministration by a trade group is a
pressure for the relaxation of con-
trolls. If we were to yield to
these presures, one by one, every
one of our ceilings would be
raised, not once, but again and
again. The battle against infla-
ton would be lost.
, 1943-11-11
Investigation Report

ITO cite a few examples, a Gus
toner complained about a daybed.
We Investigated it and found that
this retailer had charged rs per
cent more than was allowable by
the regulation covering this. This
was then adjusted to the custom
er's satisfaction and a check was
mailed for $14.99.
1--WE have had many complaints
on fur coats. After considerable
investigation we found many vio-
lations in. this field. Individual
customers have received checks
covering overcharges from $500
on up to $4,000. On this COM
modify alone the consuming public
in this vicinity has received or
will receive over $4,000 in re-
funds.
"In a routine check of one of
the speciality stores we found
merchandise overpriced to the ex-
tent of $1,000 each on women's
coats and suits. AS this was
merchandise which had just been
received from the manufacturer
and only six customers had made
purchases, a check for $1,000 was
made payable to each of these
purchasers with an explanation to
them that the merchandise was
overpriced and was being called
to their attention by the OPA.
The mark-down or saving to the
consuming public on the re-
mainder of these coats and suits
was $3,24O.OO.
another party contacted us re-
garding a contract that he had
signed for Insul brick siding on his
home. The contract price was
$1,000. After reviewing and check
, 1943-11-11
Fiske

He was At in the Army, the Marines had turned him down,
the Navy had rejected him, on him the WACS had frowned
He couldn't pack a pistol he couldn't fly a Bio, there didn't
seem a Service job he could fit in the scene. .
He was too fat to be bomber, too old for flying cadet, Merchant
Marine just wouldn't take him Che was afraid of getting wet)
No Armed Forces wanted him, they couldn't find a spot he
seemed not to have a talent, but there's one thing that he's got.
HE CAN MAKE A LATHE TALK. WE NEED HIM BAL.
AMERICA THANKS GOD WE HAVE THIS LAD!
, 1943-11-11

Buy more War Bonds to beat
the Axis Bumsl
, 1943-11-11

We can't lose if we buy War
Beads todayl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
- HOME 7;XelS SEl FORECAST Dried Fish May Join Growing Family Of Dehydrated Foods
By BETTY MACDONALD
 NEA Staff COrreSDOndent

Washington, May 24 Dehy- dratBd sea food, including shark, cod, mullet, skate, whiting and carp, dessicated to the consistency of breakfast crunchies, is being tested may soon be in mass production. In addition to passing on the army towel, WIPE experts discussed pos abilities of standardizing towel by Department of Agriculture scien- tistS. The fish concentrates have from 65 to 85 per cent protein, l to "A per cent fat, to 15 per cent mineral content. Another tidbit in this line is the dehydrated salt water muSsel, long a European deli cacy, now finding it's way into American chowders, stews and cas- SeroleS.
 SPOOL SALVAGE
 Last year typewriter ribbon spool production was curtailed 50 per cent and manufacturers tried such sub stitutes as wood, plastic, fiber and paper board. None proved as satis- factory as metal, so salvage is still one of the best solutions left. So, stenographers, save those steel Spools if you are not now turning them in to your office supply house with each new order.
 OD 6 G-I
 PrevieWed by towel manufacturers and WIPE recently was new G-I towel for service men, a sturdy, serviceable olive drab number which sizes, cutting out deluxe types and cheap brands to curtail material.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
Scabies Is Highly Contagious And Common Itching Disease

fingers is also an important clue, and the appearc ice of scratches plus the fine threadlike galleys be- tween the fingers brings final rec ognition.
 Usually some relief is sought at this stage of the invasion, but if it is permitted to go further, the blisters become larger and more distinct, the scratch marks usually become infected and covered with scabs and the itching both more generalized and more intense.
 TREATMENT OF ITCH
 The treatment of the itch GUS tomarily relies on an ointment con- taining various amounts of sulfur. There are several kinds of these available, and they should be gauged to the individual skin requirements.
 The wrong solution of sulfur can cause an irritation of the skin quite as annoying as scabies, and oVertreatment must be avoided Before applying the ointment, it is necessary to scrub the body thor oughly with hot water and soap each night before retirins.
 The ointment is then rubbed all over the body, and underwear with a satisfactory coverage is kept on night and day as long as the treat ment is continued After three to five such applications, bath is again taken, simple soothing lotion or oil applied, and the treatment is oyer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
WOMAN,S REALM
Record HOme-C Canning Boom May Mean Glass
 Shortage Save Your Re-USabIe Food Jars

caps for Type 1, in the accom- panying chart. If it fits, but your jar has no shoulder, use caps skethced in Type 2. If the test cap won't screw down, your jar may have a shallow thread or Jugs (3-8-inch deep instead of 5-8 inch). In that case, use only the jars original cap or one like it. To go with the cap, buy a metal disk with f1owed-on rubber con- pound.
 If your test cap is too big, your jar may have a size 63 opening Draw a circle 2 5-16 inches in diameter on a piece of paper and use this as a pattern. Set the jar top over it, and if it fits, yours is No. 63.
 If your dealer cannot supply closure materials for your re- usable jars, your county home demonstration agent may know where closures to fit are made. You can't buy substitutes for shalloW-thread "70"-size jars or for any No. 63 size. So keep the original screw caps or find similar ones. Before re-using commer- cial jars metal cap be sure to clean out all the old paper liner or sealing compound. Boil a cap containing ealing compound, then scrape it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
Beauties Hints
Make-Up Stays
 Fresh When Set With Cold Water
BY ALICIA HART NEA Staff Writer

Supper club singers have what seems to be a magic means of look ing just as fresh at 4 o'clock in the morning as they did when they made their first appearance several hours earlier.
 Maggi McNeillis, whose sultry style of singing songs has made her a great favorite of New Yorl night club goers, says the secret Q an ever-fresh makeup is il foundation.
 Select a cream powder base thai blends with the color of your skin Maggi recommends, land smooth il on in a thin layer from hairliiie to just under your chin. Use a facial tissue to blot any excess base SC that it will be evenly distributed Then blend in small bit of cream rouge and powder generously.
 Now, here is the magic" touch, Dash cold water over the powder and pat dry. That will "set" your makeup so that it will last through long evenings of dancing at the service club or serving at the can teen, without once having to bS powdered over.
 From then on, proceed with youI regular makeup routine of lipstick eyeshadow and mascara.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
|. McKENNEY oN BRIDGE
BY WILLIAM E. MCKINNEY America'S Card Authority

The world championship Masters individual tournament consists Of five sessions of play. The top score winners of the various sessions were TrueSdale Clark of Rochester, N. Y., in the first; Sgt. Phil Abramsohn of New York in the second; s. M. Stayman of New York in the third; and Alvin l.. Roth, the eventual winner of the tournament was top in the fourth and fifth sessions.
 Two soldier boys were in the tournament, Sgt. Phil Abramsohn and Sgt. Morrie Els, both Life Mas ters. Somewhat suggesting military precision. they both finished in a tie for seventh place in the tourna- ment.
 Here is one of the hands that helped AbramSohn win his top score in the second session. The opening diamond lead was won by South with the ace, and the five of clubs was returned. Abramsohn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24

lined metal cap has not bent or spread at the edge.
 Many of the jars in which may onnaise, coffee, pickles and other food products come from the gro- cery store are re-usable for home canning. Save any you have, to- gether with their original caps, for your own canning or to share with your neighbors Some com mercial jars in which fruits and vegetables are packed cannot be re- used for home canning, because special equipment is required to vacuum seal them. But the re-us- able commercial jars can be sealed air-tight again and metal disks or other sealing items needed to com- plete the seal may be bought to fit.
 Odd-sized jars, those with odd closures and very small ones can be set aside for putting up preserves or other products that require only a paraffin seal. Jars usable for home canning may call for special attention in fitting caps, because of the varied closures. Sort them &C., cording to CD size of opening, CD jars with shoulder Hedge wide
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
8428 1920

Bound to be a summer favorite for everything from tennis to tea. Cooly simple princess frock with pocketed bolero.
 Pattern No. 8428 is in sizes 12 IA, 16 IS and 20. Size IA takes 5 1-8 yard 35-inch material.
 For this attractive pattern, send 15 cents, plus l cent for postage, in coins, with your name, address, pattern number and size to Water bury Democrat Today's Pattern Service, 106 7th Avenue, New York, N. Y.
 Does your summer wardrobe need first aid? Send for the sum- mer issue of Fashion, our complete pattern catalog and sewing guide, which is just out. Shows over 100 new patterns, contains many help ful fashion suggestions. 25c per copy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
By MRS. GAYNOR MADDOX
 NEA Staff Writer

The woman who works in a war industry and also runs a home faces the need to learn new tech niques. The greater part of her time is spent out of the house; She returns tired; she finds it increas- ingly difficult to buy what she wants after working hours; she must get what she needs within her ration points and within her food budget.
 She must face the fact that her old way of planning and preparing meals for the family is out for the duration. Then she can begin to learn new techniques.
 To do that, she must simplify her menus, forget about long cook ing and fancier dishes, and concen- trate on balanced meals.
 Factory Food Shops
 Next, she should join the move ment for grocery shops and cooked food counters either in the factory or very nearby. These shops will make it possible for the war worker to buy her foods on the way home, under fairer conditions. Besides staple groceries there should be cooked meat pies, spaghetti and cheese dishes, baked beans and other such main dishes, cooked. which can be relocated at home. Many employers are beginning to realize that such services can cut
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24

by small parasite or mite. The or ganism burro ,s like a mole along the skin, and track forms galleys, indicated on the surface of the skin by a faint threadlike trail associated with one or two minute blisters. These are usually surrounded by scratch marks from the nails of the suffere4, who tries to relieve the itching, which becomes unbearable as he warns up in bed. The parts of the body most commonly affected are the areas of skin between the fingers, the wrists, the buttocks and the entire trunk.
 RECOGNIZING SCABIES
 The recognition of scabies can be made on several grounds of circum- stantial evidence. The itching reg ularly occurs lost notably at night and is hardly noticed during the daytime. Usually more than one me- 4ber of the family begins to show sgins of itching by the time the initially infected member has become distinctly uncomfortable.
 The location of the itching in me wrists, trunk and between the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24

see unescorted girls and Wom- en who are trying to make their lonely eve- nings less lonely by ganging to- gether.
 The picture is a pretty drab one. A group of men out for an e V e n ing's fun give an i'm pression of hay ing a swell time. But when women become dependent on each other for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24

They tentatively agreed also, to pro- duce face cloths in foot wide squares as a conservation meaure. ODDS w ENDS
 After July 16, prices on grade B rayon hoisery will be marked down 26 per cent according to a new OPA order . . OPA has worked out a complete plan to stamp out any black markets which may start up in the early potato crop, and en- forcement in all zones will be as sured shark, halibut, tuna and sardine catches have increased but California mackerel, Gulf shrimp and oysters are way down fisheries officials report Apart ment houses, rooming houses, hotels and similar residential buildings using fuel oil for hot water pur- poses only, can receive extra rations as basic hot water needs have in- creased.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
Household Hints
By NEA Service

Mrs. American Housewife is ex- pected to do such a record breaking job of home canning this summer that she'll pack from to billion jars of fruits, vegetables, meats and poultry-about twice as many as in a peacetime year.
 This is going to take a lot of jars. The War Production Board and the glass industry hope to provide a good many of them, but it is important that these new jars he added to from other sources in order to have enough to go around.
 Two main sources for these sup elementary jars are CD old, but sound regular home canning jars which are stored away in many homes, and @ glass jars in which commercial foods have been packed.
 So round up all your empty glass jars and look them over. Discard all with cracks, chips or other de- fects that would prevent an air tight seal. Be sure porcelain
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
CEILING PRICES
 TO BE DISCUSSED

Enforcement of OPA ceiling prices will be discussed at a meeting of local price panel and district OPA officials Wednesday at 11:30 a. m. at the Chamber of Commerce of flee, Those scheduled to attend in clude: Frank J. Green, chairman of the price panel; Mrs. Julius Smith, head of the panels consumer group; Thomas O'Dea, retail chairman of the panel; William Smith, district OPA price investigator; and John Dunn, district OPA manager.
 A hospital solely for workmen Is being constructed in Huanca yo, Peru.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
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enough to support shoulder rubber) and (3) jars without shoulder.
 A re-usable jar has an opening either 2 5-8 inches in diameter or 3 5-16 inches, the larger opening be- ing that of standard Mason jar. This is called a size 70 and the smaller one is a size 63. This type jar takes 8 metal cap that screws down over a glass thread. Some re-usable commercial jars have glass Jugs, which are merely mod flied screw threads.
 Some jars seal for home can ming use with separate rubber ring. Some use, instead, a metal disk, with rubber compound flowed on. If separate ring is called for, be sure to get the right size. The familiar shoulder" rubber fits on the jar shoulder and is larger than a "top seal" rubber that fits in the lid and sets between lid and jar rim.
 To find the right cap for the right jar, use a standard size (No 70) Mason screw cap as testing piece. Try it on jar. If it fits, and your jar has shoulder, use
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
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CWest) winning with the pack. He ruffed a small diamond with dum- mys last trump, cashed the ace of hearts and ruffed heart. Now he led the king of trumps, which South allowed him to hold. At this point Abramsohn cashed the king and queen of diamonds and led the nine-spot, which South ruffed South cashed the ace of clubs and led another heart. Abramsohn ruffed and cashed his good diamond for an overtrick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24

(A) Use metal cap with whitt lacquer lining and shoulder rub Der ring. Or use a porcelain. lined zinc cap, if you have a per! feet one on hand, with a shoulder rubber.
 i (B) Or use 3-piece cap com. prised of metal screw band, glass disk and top seal rubber. | co Or use a 2-piece cap com priSed of metal screw band slight ly less deep than style (B), and a metal disk with flowed on rubber.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
Latest Styles
WE, THE WOMEN
Women Never Can Find Happiness In ManleSS World

and she wants some man to ad- mire her pleasant home sur roundings.
 There Is no happiness for women in a manless world. All they can do is keep busy so that the days won't drag hopelessly. and look forWardr to the day when the men will come home.
 Men may get kick out of each others company and actually en- joy living for while in a world without women. But a woman either lives for some man - or else she merely exists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
BY DIR. THOMAS D. MASTERS
 Written for NEA

Even the best regulated of families may at some time acquire the itch. Scabies Is highly contagious, very common, and in no way disgrace It is carried directly or through mediate objects such as bus seats and clothing, and usually occurs when children are thrown intimate ly together, as in school. They. in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24

companionship, they usually look a bit bored with it all.
 The situation is so bad in Wash lngton, where there are three women for every man and most of the men married, that the govern ment girls are being offered an op- portunity to attend a career clinic, where leaders in the beauty and fashion world will attempt to show the girls how better to get along in an almost manless world.
 WHAT USE IS CHARM?
 It is nice to think that Women's loneliness is being taken seriously enough that someone thought up the idea of clinic, aimed to teach girls how to plan pleasant living.
 But it can't do much good. For after you have taught a girl in a manleSs town how to make the most of her looks and personal ity, and how to turnr a room or an apartment into a pleasant home you are right back where you started.
 STILL LIVE FOR MEN
 The girl wants to try her new found lovelineSS on some man -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
BEN PIAZZA COMES EAST

Ben Piazza, casting director at the RKO Radio Hollywood studio, is in New York for conference with Arthur Willi, the company's east ern talent scout, in connection with the projected casts for the new Casey Robinson production "Re- venge," and the forthcoming Kay Kyser picture, as yet untitled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24

turn, carry It back into their homes and fre- quently m 0" e than one nem- Der of a family will complain si- m Il It a n eously. The disease is characterized by intense itching W h ich occurs chiefly at night, after going to bed and warm ing the body.
 The disease is due 10 the inva- sion of fine skin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24

When Brian Donlevy played scenes for Metro Goldwyn-Mayer's Amer ica" with the payroll building of the Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation
 South Works, as a background, he proved a disturbing influence. As one girl worker remarked when seek ing Donlevy's autograph, Its a miracle the payroll was gotten out at all. We were of only two cents"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
FILM HIT IN AFRICA

Random Harvest" is proving a golden harvest in South Africa, ac- cording to cable just received by M-G-M which states public reac- ton in Johannesburg sensational with every indication of similar re- ception throughout South Africa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
BY RUTH NIILLETT

Towns and cities that are not near army camps are fast becoming man. less communities.
 Step in a restaurant or even in bar-after a movie and you'l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24

At least 3,O00,0O0 buildings in Britain have been damaged by the enemy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
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down absenteeism at the factory.
 The matter of costs and points must be faced. The woman who has not time to devote hours to the cooking of cheaper cuts of meat, or time to hunt for food bargains, must realize that her food costs are bound to be higher than If she stayed at home. On the other hand, because she is working, she is mak- ing more money and can afford to spend more.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
TOMORROW'S MENU

(Eat the basic ! every day)
 BREAKFAST: Stewed fruit, hot cereal, heated rolls, butter or fortified margarine, marma- Jade, coffee, milk.
 LUNCHEON OR UNCH BOX: Black bean soup Gin thermos jar) cream cheese and chopped olive sandwiches, pea nut butter sandwiches, radishes raisin cookies, whole orange, hot tea or hot cocoa Gin thermos jar).
 DINNER: Tomato juice, baked beans and pork Cfrom canteen or cooked-food shop, cold cuts, leftover cooked veg etable salad, wholewheat bread, butter or fortified margarine, plain leftover cake with hot chocolate or butterscotch sauce, tea, milk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
WHAT USE IS CHARM?
STILL LIVE FOR MEN

The girl wants to try her new found loveliness on some man -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24

Our explanation that meant no harm may gradually out of her Yet who wants to through life forever and irving to amends? If it is husband wife, child school ourselves to humOr the supersensVe willingly accept that obligation to friend and