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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-28

as shallow as milliOnths of an inch. Regular parts are machined down to a tenth-of -thousandth of an inch.
 Looks Like Jewel
 That is why the American Can Company, now making gyrOscopeS for the two torpedo pNntS which the company operates for the Navy, has employed former Watchmakers and jewellers as gyroScope crafts men.
 "One ten thousands of an inch is pretty fine work when you consider thick, smiled William Heinie, sup erintendent of Canco's big plant, as he walked to an assembly table and picked up finished specimen.
 It was a glittering, jewel-like ob- iect, made of stainless metal so high ly polished it looks almost as if it were mirrored glass
 "That hypodermis needle and Sy- ringe lying there,' he said, lis the oil can for the gyro's bearings. If more than two tiny drops of oil were placed on the bearings the excess would slow it down."
 Some of the parts have to be stored in ovens to protect them from moisture. Bearings are kept constantly in oil to protect them from the slightest corrosion. Other parts are placed under protective cellophane "caps" while high up on the walls of the assembly room. fans are kept humming to draw every particle of dust through vents in the walls.
 Packed In Bakelite
 Finally, balanced and tested for the last time, the gyroscopes are placed in dustproof, moisture proof cellophane bags and then packed in bakelite cases with the care that would be given fragile pieces of crystal The bakelite cases are then suspended by four directional springs within a metal shipping container.
 Despite the know how" in Canco'S shops, where years of en- gineering and manufacture of pre- cision tools for building can-mak- ing machinery have combined high-speed production with deli cate workmanship, a finished gyro- scope represents considerable number of man hours.
 Altogether more than 120 per sons work on the thirty odd parts and the assembly of one of these robot pilots of the Nays tin fish
 Theory of the gyroscope was dis covered in 1910 but it was not un- til 100 years later that it's com- merc!al and military possibilities were developed by Elmer A. Sper- ry, who had become fascinated when he saw a toy model manu- factured for children. Years later gyroS won widespread notice when three large types were used as sta bilizerS on the Italian luxury liner, Conte di Savoia.
 Until the gyro principle of di- rection control was adapted to the torpedo these destructive weapons were so unruly that in a number of cases they were known to re- verse their course completely and strike the very boats that launched them. The Germans are known to have lost more than one boat by their own torpedoes in World War l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-28
SCOVILL'S BAND IN
 NOVEL ENGAGEMENT

Music and entertainment by the Scovill Mfg. Go. Hillbilly band, which included the antics of Steve Ferucci, comedian, was presented yesterday from 530 to 7:3O D. m. at Victory House on the Green to aiG in the sale of poppies of the Amer ican Legion and Veterans of For eign Wars. The Scovill Jacket girls urged support of the poppy cam paign and solicited at various cor ners in the center of town during the drive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-28
All Forms Of Mail
 Affected By Ruling
Deliveries to Be Expedited Under Coming Plan; Relief
 for OverwOrked Clerks, Carriers Now in Sight

All forms of mail delivery, including periodicals, mag aznes circulars and regular mail to be addressed with assigned unit number according to the system which is in effect locally well throughout the nations larger cities Local postal officials under Edgar Dwyer foreman of clerks have spent large amount of time dev ing adequate and efficient system the practicabity of which will be decided by the extensive of the unit numbers by post office patrons it was stated
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-28
Gyroscope Keeps Navy "Tim Fish"
 On Straight Course To Target

captain the Sam'S nepheWs launches torpedo at enemy target
 dial right there nothing it's mind off its business explosive trnakes sIn The lin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-28
Building Permits

The following permits were is- sued today by Building Inspector John T. Hartley:
 Wilfred TherOux, alteration for exit, 1855 Pine street, cost S100. Drescher & Neck, vestibule, liar riSOn avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-28

 a Jap cruiser right over there" notE as it rides herd on the fast-moVir chinery that makes up the "tin ifs
 Actually the gyroscope is fine ly balanced fly wheel suspended on iewel-like bearings snugly housed in the rear compartment or engine room of the torpedo. It is motivated by a powerful jet of compressed air from the torpedo's air flask. Whirling at a speed of more than 10. GOO revolutions per minute, II resists any attempt to change it's position in space. If the torpedo shows the slightest sign of Veering from it's course, the gyro immedi- ately activates a tiny steering en- zine which in turn checks the rud- ders.
 So perfectly must the gyro per form at high speed that its con- struction calls for exceedingly pre- else workmanship and delicate care.
 Finished parts must be checked so closely that units are condemned which have microscopic scratches
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-28
TREASURY BALANCE

ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through May 26th, compared with a year ago:
 This Year Expenses Last Year $6S, S274O6,O24,077.95
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-09-10
Farm L-obor
FIGURES of RAE
Challenged

WASHINGTON, Sept. l (FP)-
The Bureau of Agriculture Eco
nomics has put out figures in vari-
ance with those of the Department
of Commerce census figures on the
farm labor force, and on these fig
ures bases its estimate that the
nation is short 100000 agricultural
workers.
BAE estimates for the total
number of farm workers, includ-
ing farm operators and their fam
lilies and hired labor, was 11,749,-
900 for the week ending July l.,
said to be peak period, and H.
100000 for the week ending Aug.
1, 6 per cent drop.
But Department of Commerce
census figures show 12.1 million
employed for the week ending July
10. Total farm employment figures
for the nation are not significant,
however, in view of the freezing
of farm labor in counties, which
intensifies local shortages in some
areas.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-09-10
Progressive
TO Write for
Lobor Press

NEW YORK, Sept. (FP) -
William S. Gilmor, whose pro-
gressiye radio comments here
have won him praise from both
AFL and CIO unions, will set his
punchy comments down on paper
for readers of the nations labor
press.
Federated Press, only American
independent cooperative "a Dor
press service, announced Sept. 8
that Gailmor would begin a col
umn, OF THE PEOPLE, for its
member papers, including the To-
LEDO UNION JOURNAL follow
ing Labor Day.
Gilmor, former foreign CORES
pondent in the Middle East and
himself an active union member,
was cited by the recent convention
of the National Maritime Union
(CIO) for his Outstanding con-
tribution to the labor movement"
made in his broadcasts. Gilmor's
radio program, over Station WIN
here, also has brought praise from
local AFL unions.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-09-10
RaiI Lobor Chiefs
Spur Drive

WASHINGTON (FP) - Th e
Railway Labor Executives Associa-
ton, representing unions with l.
100000 members, speeded up prep
aration for a nationwide drive to
register every member and voting
member of his family, neighbors
and friends, at a two-day meeting
here recently.
The rail brotherhoods are con-
centrating on the south, and in
polltax states are urging members
to crusade in their neighborhoods
and shops to get their fellow vot-
ers to pay their poll taxes. Rail
labor did much, in common with
the AFL and CIO, to aid the sue
cessful course of HR 7, the Marc
antonio anti-poll tax bill, through
the house.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-09-10

Once again we have the confu-
sion Of two girls named Dorothy
will be able to keep your "Manns"
separate.
We wonder if it is possible for
the Company to start making out
our next years vacation checks
now so that by August, 1914, we
can have money for our much de-
served vacations.
Last Thursday night, when most
people were probably enjoying a
pleasant evening at home, DeWayne
Wisebaker, Grace Mailer, Irene
Cherry and Frances Paskowski
were up to their ears in hard, tedi-
Gus work at the ration boards.
They donated their services and
time so that the employees Of the
Champion might be saved the in
convenience Of going themselves.
There is all too little apprecia-
ton shown to many Of the people
who time after time work gratis
in the interests Of the membership.
The four mentioned above are
case in point.
Bruce Lazy Boy Melvin is laid
low with the flu after an appendi-
citis operation. Can you imagine
that guy quiet and inactive? That
is poor excuse for not being here
to do your work in the Transpor-
tation Committee office, Bruce. And
did you only pick an appropriate
time. Right when all the gas books
were running out. Now aren't you
ashamed of yourself? You should
be here 70 see DeWayne sweat.
You don't know what you're miss
ing.
Thelma Obney Of the Aviation
underwent an appendectomy at
Mercy Hospital last week. Here's
hoping for speedy recovery and
quick return.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-09-10
Champion SparkIets

The gals on the second shift are
going to start bowling Sept. IA.
We're starting out with 10 teams.
Let's end up with 10. How's about
it, gals?
Congratulations are in order for
Lois Swanson and Earl Kramer,
who really put one over on all OF
US. You surely we're clever!.
You cant spell Victory with an
a5sent-T.-By Eleanor Mouch.
We wonder if the fact that the
Company promotes an employe to
assistant foreman gives him the
authority to insult and make wise
cracks to girl employees. Watch it,
Johnny, boy!
Fern Medley came back after
hubby's furlough looking and act
ing very much like a new bride
and acting very happy.
We sure are getting better CO.
out Of our three head
pins in Dept. L nights. Thanks
lot, boys.
We wonder if Chuck, the gap
setter, who was married last Sat
urday, will be able to go on his new
job full Of vim and vigor, which
consists Of opening points. How
about it, Chuck?
Ollie and Ethel Of Dept. L Detail
are going to have a good time on
their vacation. Checks or no
checks, they're gonna get hitched.
Amt love grand!
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-09-10
The
AckIinite
By Lewis Mattox

The Acklin Unit was we'll repre-
sented at the Labor Day parade. 1t
was a case Of rain or shine-most-
ly rain. Ye Olde Acklin Unit may
well be proud Of itself!
Sister Clara REM is in charge Of
the Acklin portion Of the third War
Bond drive, which will begin Sep
tember 9Th. Let's make the drive a
big success. The more bonds we
buy the more well have saved for
that rainy day, and if nobody
bought bonds, just think Of the
taxes we'd have to pay. This way
you get it back with interest!
The sick list contains the names
of Sisters Ruth Young, Stella Win
chevich and Effie Johnson Kading.
Let's visit them, folks.
Our Executive Shop Committee
believes that the Acklin plant de-
serves an Army-Navy "E", and d
part Of our program is the install
lation of large bulletin board in
Dept. 60. Your help will be appre-
ciated on this item.
Brother Charlie Bennett is quite
an imitator, and entertains the die
shop men during lunch hour. Keep
'em smiling, Charlie.
Hey, you bowlers, we are plan
ming on entering a team in the
Local II Bowling League, All-Star
Division. Watch the bulletin Board
for details.
Ollie Traskowski has been ap-
pointed to head the Acklin Political
Activities Committee for the 1943
drive, assisted by Dan Zielinski,
Frank Wekwert and others yet 70
be named. Don't forget to register
by October 4th, so you can vote
first choice for Tommy Burke.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-09-10
Porcelain
Poi Shots

Last weeks Labor Day Edition
was a decided success in spite Of
the omission Of this and other col
umns. It's success was due largely
to the contributions made by Local
12's various units and the over
whelming amount of advertising
given by the shops whose en-
ployes are members of the local.
(Any similarity to the Toledo Por-
celain Enamel Products Co. is
purely coincidental.)
Arthur Murray, dance instructor,
could take a lesson from Brothers
Wurzell and Campbell. Could be
the rumor that the WLB granted
that mammoth SC increase, so gen.
erously offered by TPEP, made
them forget themselves for the
momenet.
The uncovering of $4,000 in
jewels in a Texas junk yard re-
Gently might possibly have some
connection with Matches daily
junket through Rosen's.
Apparently the only reason that
10-Fingers keeps passing the buck,
including the additional duties of
"Clara the Clerk" is so he may
have more time to write five-page
letters. The same procedure should
apply to him that our vice-president
insists the committee follow, that
of doing such things after $3.50.
1t has been the subject for con-
siderable discussion for some weeks
now as to what Brother Frank
Powers does with those stools
when he takes them back in the
corner. Of course, the reason might
be simply to fix them.
Among his many other accom-
plishments, Brother Ted Podie has
begun the study of chiropody. At
least that was the conclusion drawn
when he was noted washing Rosa
lies tootsies in the wash booth.
By the way, Rosalie's little son
(the lucky fellow made quite a
hit with the rest of the harem the
day she had him in the shop.
1t wouldn't do for Mike Stifel
to go home early very often. He
gave our two brushers, Ruth and
Rosemary, quite a thrill while
changing his jeans.
Speaking Of thrills, our weed
gardener, Benny Ptake, is practicl
ing for a future in clay modelling.
His likenesses of various subjects
are indeed a sight. How about it,
girls?
And speaking of gardens, the
tomato stories are fast becoming
comparable to those fish stories
heard at a different time Of year.
Cabbage-head Mitchell might get
few pointers by viewing Camp
BELLS vegetable stand at Haverhill
and Berdan.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-09-10

9r~ friend and brother, Andy
@LJIr, of Dept. 382, did take the
-4lant foreman job under Bill
~ Hy just for one purpose: to help
his younger union brothers. Andy
had to learn the hard way, such
as wrestling cylinder blocks, clean
and greasy, from boxcar and truck
to the assembly line, and he said
that any time any of the boys
needed any help or advice all they
had to do was to ask for it.
LABOR PARADE
This years parade was some
thing that will be long remembered
by every true union member. We
said if they can take a good duck
ing, they will be able to do a good
job on the picket line. Well, they
really got wet Monday, and some
of the younger members took it
like the old veterans, and boys and
girls did we get wet, from the skin
out, and afterwards, when no one
could criticize US, from the skin in,
to stave off the cold that we were
sure we would catch if we didn't
use a preventive.
We might have had bedraggled
look after the parade, but we
proved something that we tried to
find out for years, and that is
just one thing: the CIO can take
it, rain or shine, barefooted or with
boots on. Thanks to all the men,
bers who paraded Monday, as you
put the fear of God in every re-
dictionary industrialist's heart in
Region 2-B.
Sure Brother Gosser was in the
parade. We who knew him from
the beginning of this one and only
union for workers of every descrip-
tion, know that the only thing that
would keep him out of our parade
would be to tie him in bed, lock the
door and throw the key away.
DEPT. 361
Mr.. Johnson took over AIS job
while he was on vacation. Does
that mean the brunette that haunts
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-09-10
DeViIbiss
News
By Frank Sido.

Plans for the DeVilbiss Unit
picnic have been completed and
from reports received from the en-
tertainment committee, everyone
should have a fine time. Don't for
get the date and location: Willow
Beach, Sept. u, beginning at 10
a. m.
BY the time this goes to press
the Executive Committee will have
started negotiations with the man
agement for a new contract for
the coming year. Reports will be
made to the membership at our
regular meetings on the progress
that is being made.
Henry Skinny Laurich has
been assigned as manager of the
DeVilbiss Unit Bowling League to
represent the Unit in the UAW
All-Star League. Let's all get be-
hind Hank and his boys and give
them some real support on bowling
nights.
Hedwig, the sanity newcomer
in the braider room, promises to
become a real rebel and may ac-
tually put the other braider room
rebels to shame. Reports have it
that she already has put a certain
set-up man in his place. A little
trick that the olders have been
trying to do (without success) for
years.
Fred (Poopy) Paupard is con-
templating an early invasion by
the Axis powers and has installed
smoke screen device on the old
Oldsmobile. What are your burn
ing, Poopy, Ohio Lump?
Harry Hill has taken 30-day
leave for his health. Seems he is
suffering from an acute attack of
Fishpoleitis. Hope they are biting
well, Harry.
Clarence eagle Beak) Burley
returned from his vacation as clean
as a society debutante. No scars
or cauliflower ears this trip.
Which has improved, Burley, your
conduct or self defense?
Norma Schafer spent most of a
week travelling to Chicago to see
football game. Seems odd that
braider room rebel would give
up feuding for such long time to
indulge in such a mild form of
recreation.
The new DeVilbiss factory
badges were passed out recently
and caused a near riot. Too bad
that Allen was so thoughtless and
failed to have handle attached
so we could carry them like picket
signs. They look more like a bill
board advertisement for Prince
Albert tobacco than a factory
badge.
Who was the absent-minded
welder who walked home from
work recently and then had to
walk back after his car? Morgen-
thau got you worried a little,
Billy?
We hear that Frank Five Bro
thers) Hargreaves is taking his
wife on a second honeymoon to
Buffalo and Niagara Falls during
the coming convention. Been in
the dog house again, Frank?
Have you ever seen the candy
hogs in action? Several employee
who have no consideration for their
fellow employees have been seen
to rush the candy machines as soon
as they are filled and taking as
many as dozen candy bars home
in their lunch boxes. This is about
the lowest type of a HOARDER
on record and l hope this report
will awaken a spark of decency in
them before they are made KNOWN
to the membership as a whole.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-09-10
and MARCH! MARCH! MARCH
AROUND THE SHOP
By Shorty" Sager

AROUND THE SHOP
We understand that Eddie
Dressed Sr., after forty-five years
of active service with our COM
pany has retired through illness,
which we all hope is just tempa-
rary, and he can be back with US
some day. Dept. SO doesn't seem
the same without Eddie, and the
boys miss him very much. Eddie
was one of the men who received
the Army-Navy E flag on behalf
of our company. You fellows in
your spare time can call on Eddie
in his home at 1108 Coventry.
Good luck, Eddie.
Willard Mccartney has recently
been home from the Seabees on a
furlough. If he is an example of
our fighting men, it's going to be
too bad for the Axis, as he is in
the pink of condition. We wish
Willard lot of luck.
Anold Badenhoph, leader in
Dept. SO, has been running around
with his chest out since Mamma
presented him with a bouncing
baby boy. Congratulations to you
both, Mr.. and Mrs. Badenhoph.
Freddy Krieger J & L operator
in Dept. SO is convalescing at his
daughters home in Point Place,
after serious operation. We wish
you a speedy recovery, Freddy.
Ernie Green, Dept. SO, is the
proud papa of baby girl. Con-
gratulations to you both, Mr.. and
Mrs. Green.
Oh, by the way! Have you reg
istered yet at the board of cleo
tions so you can vote this fall?
If not, run hop, or skip down there
next to the Esquire Theatre at PIT
Superior st. Also, don't forget
Tom Burke for council.
Who is the guy in Dept. 80 with
a new method of cutting red steel
tool bits with a hacksaw? For
further information see Walter
Zerbie.
Don't be surprised if you see
George Neimire behind Tiedtke's
counter selling fish. as he has a
good line, | mean "fish line" Just
for fun, George.
Harve (Tommy Manville) Cow
man, Dept. 38, we'll known East
Side sheik, is willing to trade any
of his bevy of beauties for a zoot
suit, which will make him a full
fledged wolf. Then his ambitions
will be realized.
The boys in Dept. 81 are saving
all the postcards from the service
boys from their department and
placing them on a board on the
wall. That's what | call being pa
triotic. It's men like this and our
unit as a whole that will see these
boys get their jobs back when this
war is over. Congratulations, Bro
theirs.
The three men who were elected
to attend the international Con-
vention at Buffalo are, president,
Ed Birtwhistle; vice president John
Dewitt; secretary, Ed Fitzgerald.
Alternates are Wesley Harris, Sr,
Joe Biscay and Roy Thurman.
| notice as / walk along Della
ware Ave. our Army-Navy E flag
is flying with Old Glory and it
sure is nice sight.
Meredith BUZZ Price, Navy in
spector, is coming along fine after
spending Is days in the hospital
and having only three visitors from
the shop. We're sorry, Buzz, but |
guess the boys just didn't think of
coming to see you with gas ration
ing. But we'll be glad to see you
get back. Hurry up and get well,
fella.
/ will see all of you brothers at
our next meeting, the second
Thursday in September.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-09-10
Wi||ys Seeing Eye

the desk goes with it?
Jeane Molnar is really keeping
the Rainbow Room going lately.
We wondered why she had circles
under her lovely violet eyes
Have you noticed Ted Kolebuck's
new junior clerk lately?
Dolores L. ate two boxes of ice
cream one afternoon not so long
ago. Watch that diet, Dolores.
What chubby Comp. girl is in a
whirl
With that skinny COON at the
greasy spoon?
Having cakes and tea every day
about 8.
Brother, that's no pair,
That's a drunk's mite mare.
BY Dountime, Duckbill and Crank
Florence Poling's birthday, Aug.
25, 1943. She did not bring a cake.
1t was chicken and potato chips.
You should have seen how the girls
cleaned out that box while the boss
looked on, like sly old fox. It's
good thing my birthday comes
only once a year. For, oh, boy! How
that chicken did disappear. Then
they sang Happy Birthday at the
end of the meal. You'll never know
how good it made me feel. So, hap
py birthday, Florence, you're a
great old gal. A girl like you can
always be our pal
DEPT. 763 NIGHTS
Here's little Charlie with the
latest from final assembly. If you
see a beehive Of activity like
Broadway and 42nd Street, that's
us. First of all, hats off to our
swell steward, Emily Ptaszynski,
who is always with and for the
workers. People like you are hard
to find. What's this we hear about
love birds? Does the Company pay
the boss to work? 1t would be
naughty to get that pretty shirt
soiled. New employees please not:
No trouble is too large or too small
for a good union man to listen to,
or handle. Rely on your stewards.
| wonder who the skin butchers
are? Maybe John Janicki knows. 1t
sure is a mystery to me.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-09-10
RENT CONTROL
UNCONSTITUTIONAL

MACON, Ga. - Federal Judge
Bascon S. Deaver declared uncon-
stitutional the rent ceiling provi-
sions Of the emergency price con-
troll act. If upheld by the u. S.
supreme court, the decision will
wreck the governments entire rent
control program.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-09-10
MLB CUTS CASES

WASHINGTON-The number of
cases pending before regional War
Labor Boards has been cut 80 per
cent in the last two and a half
months, WLB Chairman William
H. Davis said in issuing the boards
report to the senate for June.