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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-13
The Tanks Have Word For Bu Usually Isn't English Word

by weight, the British by length. Moreover, our ton is 2000 pounds. whereas a British ton is 24OO. The British army designates all drugs by their Latin names, so how was it to know that We wanted "oleum morrhuae' when we asked for "cod liver oil?"
 Of all the British bureaus with which we have dealt, none has been more convinced that We were com- pletely mad than the Ministry of Food, which we asked for large order of cookies. The M. of F. thought cookie was a girl (evident- ly remembering the song, "Lookie, lookie, lookie, here comes Cookie" |"
 An American quartermaster asked for a number of rat traps. Imagine his surprise the day they arrived, and turned out to be cats.
 Well, here in England a cat IS rat trap
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-13
WARTIME HEALTH COLUMN Wartime Social Conditions Increase Danger Of Disease

the nation at war is to be safe- guarded. For example, neglect by homes and schools of the routine practice of vaccination against smallpox and immunization against diptheria and whooping cough alone would bring serious hazard to an entire population.
 All infants should be protected against smallpox, diphtheria and whooping cough. Measures should be taken before the first birthday. The smallpox vaccination may be considered to confer immunity for five years at least and occasion ally it is permanent.
 Diphtheria toxoid is given in two or three doses at interavlS of three weeks. The immunity develops in the course of several months. A Schick test should be done K month later to verify the establish ment of the immunity. If the test shows that immunity has not de- veloped, the series of diphtheria toxoid injections should be repeated. Immunity, once established, lasts many years or even a lifetime.
 The whooping cough vaccine is given in three doses a week apart Again, protection develops after sev- eral months and usually lasts as long as this disease is a serious threat to the individual.
 ADULT VACCINATION
 Adults ShoIld have the smallpox vaccination repeated if they have have not had typical take with the resulting characteristic scar within the past five years. Those whose work causes them to move about the country or who are liv- ing in congested defense areas where the sewage disposal and water supp.J systems as well as food distribution are being heav- fly overburdened should be pro tected against typhoid fever. The latter requires three injections at intervals of one week.
 Individual responsibility in pro- tecting oneself against these dis eases contributes to the common good health and is another duty and privilege of free democratic people.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-13

When the colonel asked to see what a dust bin looked like, he found--you guessed it, a garbage can. He rushed to the phone, asked the War Office what the dust bin situation was, found there were plenty for every one. So the day and many tons of precious shipping space-waS saved.
 This exmaple, while it has be- come the quartermaSter classic here. is by no means the only one. The British turned down an American request for shoes on the basis that they had none-until they discover ed that we meant "boots," which is the British name for any shoe which comes above the ankle.
 Other items, selected at random, where British and American army riomenclatures differ, are clippers" which the British call "pannikins;;" an Americans bench wood is the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-13
Mechanical Signal
 DeUices Important
State Statutes Insist Equipment in Instances Where Drivers Vision or Hand Signals Are Obscured by Construction of
 Motor Vehicle.

Any person who shall operate on any highway any motor vehicle so constructed or so loaded that the operator is unable to clearly indicate by hand signals to both approaching and following traffic his intention of stopping or turn ing, unless such motor vehicle shall be equipped with mechani- cal signaling device approved by the commissioner of motor vehi- cles, or shall fail to cause such device to be maintained, at all times, in good and sufficient work ing order, or shall fail to use the same when making any stop or turn, or the owner of any such motor vehicle who shall allow it to be so operated, shall be fined not more than twenty-five dollars.
 The above statute is worded very clearly and is not too lengthy so that it is easily understood. The most numerous violations of this section pertains to that part of the law that states the device must be maintained at all times in good and sufficient working order. Most persons who drive this type vehicle as referred to in this section have lot of trouble keep ing the device in working order due to the fact that they are often broken while loading the cars. Trucks with chains on the tailboard swing in and break the arrow without the driver knowing about it. This device is an i'm. portant part of your equipment as the operators of cars who are ap- preaching or following a truck have to rely solely on whether your device is in good working order, that it is clean enough to be visible at reasonable distance and that you will use it in time to give the other operator a fair warning. This applies to all type vehicles using these devices. Most trucking and transportation companies check their vehicles be- fore leaving the garages and by so doing prevent any accident that might have been caused by faulty equipment. Incidentally, folks, the truck and bus drivers do a pretty good job when we take into consideration the fact they have a very large vehicle to handle and that a certain percentage of the motoring public still hold them in disdain despite the fact that they hold an enviable highway safety record.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-13
By TOM WOLF NEA Staff Correspondent

London, May 13-Wanted: by the U. s, Army in Britain-An Ameri- can who speaks English. No kidding it's so serious a matter that a joint Anglo-American committee is at this moment compiling an English-Am- erican dictionary so that we can understand each others military re- quirementS.
 One example: Not long after American troops arrived here, Col Wayne Allen, general purchasing agent. ETOUSA', asked the British whether they could fill large order for garbage cans. The British were sorry, but they didn't have any.
 The following weekend the colonel was visiting a friend who had built
 European Theater of Opera
 tiOns, United States Army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-13
LOCAL MAN WRITES MAGAZINE ARTICLE

Why Not Study Geography is the title of an article in the May issue of Harper's Magazine by George O. Haig, formerly of the Waterbury Republican staff.
 This has proved of peculiar in terest to Maurice J. Ross and Miss Helen Haugh of the YMCA spon- sored extension center of the Uni versity of Connecticut. Why Because Foundations of Geography is being offered in the extension center at the present time. Miss Haugh is the teacher and she has good sized class of students
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-13

and the virus that causes smallpox, have extraordinary opportunities to attack. There are many people in war industries living in crowded conditions and inadequate quarters, which are ideal for the spread of contagious diseases. The chief group of newcomers in all neighborhoods are the babies, who are a bumper crop this year, and most susceptible to this group of infections.
 PREVENTIVE METHODS
 The field of Public Health, like every other, is Icing called upon to meet emergencies rapidly. The ad- ministrative agencies have impor- tant problems to solve and proced- ures to keep going if the health of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-13
AID TO RUSSIA
 VITAL PROBLEM
Roosevelt and Churchill to Discuss Question Dur-
 ing Conference
By HARRISON SALISBURY limited Press Staff CnrreSnOndentl

NUmted Press Stan COrreSpOndent)
 London, May 13-(UP)-One of the urgent problems believed to be getting attention from President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill in Washington is the ques- tion of how large share of planes, munitions and supplies the Allies must continue to send Russia.
 Only slight attention has been given to the sudden launching by the Soviet air fleet for the first time Of strategic bombing offensive, it was noted here today.
 Since the start of the war the Red air fleet has been so preoccupied by tactical bombing-that is, bombing of front line German positions that 1t has been unable to develop continuous attacks upon behind-the- lines bases, supply centers and man. ufacturing plants in eastern Ger many and occupied areas.
 But during the last two weeks Russian planes have opened a major strategic bombing offensive on a scale comparable to the Royal Air Force.
 The Russians have been studying the decisive effects of the RAF long range policy exemplified by contin- uouS attacks on Essen and other German industrial centers. The new Russian raids have been carried out largely with American planes. In instances where Russian planes have been used they actually were made available for attack by the delivery of a huge quantity of American planes through Iran.
 The strategic question confronting the Allied leaders in Washington is how many planes can be delivered to Russia at time when the Allies are trying to mobilize the strongest possible Anglo resources for an attack in the west.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-13

Signal devices and the import ant role they play in safety driving is discussed in another article written by Officer William c. Dwyer of the police accident pre- vention bureau. This article is based on section 615c of the state statutes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-13

The "ScOts-Guard" 1S3O-1043. Still serving all fronts. Invest in the card of "distinctiOn" provide for the needs of humanity. Another Waterbury contribution to the war enort. Manufactured and sold eX- cluSively for the benefit of the united Nations Relief Fund, Inc. Available mt Wnterbury's depend- able store GrieVe, Bisset X Holland. Card" mailed to scrviccmen over sens mt no additional cost. Postpaid %i.OO ScOtsCuard. Inc, P. o. Box 453. City,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-13
HICKMAN DIRECTS
 TOMORROW NIGHT

A novelty show consisting Of music. comedy and special features will be staged tomorrow and Sat- urday evening at 8:l5 at Temple hall by the SERA, Scovill Employes Recreation association. The revue is entitled, Tomorrow Night" and cast of 50 employees makes up the troupe.
 Russ Hickman has written and produced the show. the proceeds of which will be utilized to purchase cigarettes for former Scovill en- ployes who are now in the service.
 A capacity audience is anticipated since present indications show large demand for tickets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-13
HOSE BOOTLEGGER FINED

San Francisco (UP)-The OPA has begun to crack down on silk stocking botleggers. A fine Of $6,- 300 was impose don G. E. Hall for selling silk hose at S22.50 a dozen, or 75 per cent over the ceiling price of $13. The Cffice represented three times his profits on sales between July 31 and Nov 4, 1942. Tn origin of the silk hosiery was not revealed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-13
ARE COCKTAILS BEVERAGES?

Los Angeles, Cal. (UP)-Are cock tails and other mixed drinks "bever- ages,' is the question on which Samuel Leask, Jr., Southland ad- ministrator of the OPA is trying to get legal ruling. On the decision depends whether they will come un- der price control or not.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-13

diphtheria and y e How fever. s o l d i'ers and others, particu- larly those who go to foreign lands, credit for the exceptional good health of our Army must be attributed to it.
 Wartime social c o nditions at home are such that the bacilli responsible for diphtheria and WhOOniDp pnllol1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-13
CARD PARTY WILL
 BE HELD TONIGHT
Proceeds Used to Send Delegate to New Hamp=
 shire Convention
WATERVILLE Correspondent: Mrs. William E. Rooney. 19O Dwight St.
 Telephone 3-8475

Waterville, May 13-A card party sponsored by the Young Peoples Fellowship of St. Paul's Episcopal church will be held this evening at the church hall. The proceeds will be used to send a delegate to the convention in New Hampshire from June 20 to 27th,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-13
CHICKEN FEED Ys. WHISKY

Sacramento. Cal, tUP)--Irate California chicken growers are an- grily demanding whose craw is the most important that of a chicken which lays eggs and furnishes meat for victory or that of an imbiber who needs little liquor to wetten his craw. They insist that with the chickens Of California suffering se- verely from lack Of proteins in their feed. empty ships are coming back from Australia laden with whisky when they could be carrying proper chicken food from that country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-13
EPIL EPSY
 EP|L PTIC s

Detroit Indy finds relief for husband. She will tell yOu how. All letters Rn-
 Swered. Mrs. Geo. Dcmpster, Apt. G-9. 60OO W. Lafayette Blvd. Detroit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-13
BY DIR. THOMAS D. MASTERS
 Written for NEA

The United States Army sets high standard of immunization against disease. The average sol- dier is protected against typhoid, tetanuS, typhuS. cholera. SInallpox.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-13
Picnic Planned

Picnic Planned
 At recent meeting of the Fair mount Community Club plans were made to hold picnic in place of the June meeting at the home of MT. and Mrs. Russell Atherton of Essex avenue. Time and other ar- engagements will be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-13

Briton's form, g. S." a wool muffler' becomes a "cap comforter" in English! blow torch" a "braz- ing lamp"
 It's not only nomenclature that varies, but systems of weight and measurement. We measure nails by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-13

Elementary school children will gather potatoes in Northern Ireland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-13
Briefs


 Briefs
 Girl Scout Troop No. l6 will meet this evening at the home of their leader, Mrs. Sidney Henchel of Thomaston avenue. All girls are asked to be present.
 The Last Mans Club, a group of World War 1 veterans will meet this evening at the home of Robert Cos grin of Cooke street
 The weekly prayer meeting of the Waterville Union church will be held this evening at the home of MT and Mrs. George Angle of Cooke street
 John Marshall McMahon who has been patient at St. Mary's hospital for the past two weeks has returned to his home on Yale street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-13
May DeVOtiOnS

May devotions will be held tomor- row evening at St. Michaels church at 7:30 o'clock, consisting of rosary and benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament.
Evening star., 1943-10-14
New VINO Program
To Affect Employer
As Well as Worker

Here's how the new employment
stabilization plan which goes into
effect here tomorrow will affect
Washington employers and workers:
A worker who has been employed
in an essential activity during the
preceding 60 days, whether or not
his last job was In an essential ac-
tivity, must have a Statement OF
availability" or be referred by the
United States Employment Service
to change jobs.
A worker who has not had essen
tial work in the preceding so days
must sign and present to his pro-
spective employer a record of prior
employment" containing the name
and location Of each employer for
whom he worked in the preceding
60 days, his occupation and when he
left his last employer.
Must Go Through USES.
A worker coming to Washington
from another area must have an
"inter-area release" from the United
States Employment Service in the
area he left, and then he must go
through the USES to get a Job here.
A worker who wants to leave
Washington can get an "inter-area
release" If the USES decides he is
not being used at his highest skill
in an essential activity and there is
no job opening here that will use
him at his highest skill. He may
also get release if staying in the
Evening star., 1943-10-14

for the performance of the job and
shall be made without discrimina-
tion as to race, color, creed, sex,
national origin or, except as required
by law, citizenship.
The exclusive hiring provisions for
workers in critical shortage occupa-
tions or restricted activities and the
provision permitting the issuance of
statements of availability to work.
erS for any form of non compliance
on the part of employers are also
new features of the program.
Mr.. Hetzel issued at the same
time a plan of action" for the
Washington area, outlining the
steps VINO will take to eliminate
the unnecessary movement of work.
ers, to make the most efficient use
of available manpower and to re-
cruit necessary labor.
Concerted Action.
Among these steps were:
StabiliZation-Con action bv
VINO, OPA and WLB to set a floor
for wages in locally needed activi-
ties which will correct the unfavor-
able competitive conditions" in
these activities; development of
enlightened personnel policies" by
employers in these activities; pro-
viding every worker in service activi-
ties with a chance for promotion
through in-plant training and up
grading.
Utllization.-Extension of control
over local critical shortage occu-
pations as necessary: establishment
OF a system of labor priorities on
which ALLEGATION of workers will be
based; Increased use of manning
tables so employers will know how
many workers they will be losing to
the draft over a period of time:
complete review of all exemptions
to the wartime work week order and
a survey of compliance in estab-
hshments which have not filed for
exemptions or indicated compli-
ance, a plant by plant stlldv of ah-
Evening star., 1943-10-14
area would cause him undue hard

area would cause him undue hard
ship"
A worker can get a statement of
availability from his employer or the
USES, allowing him to change jobs,
If he is discharged or laid off, ii
personal hardship is involved or if
he is employed at substandard
wages or working conditions.
A worker can be referred by the
USES to specific job if the USES
decides his highest skill isn't being
used at full time on his old job.
Employer Statement.
An employer must file statement
of availability, a record of prior en-
ployment or a referral card for every
worker hired under the new pro-
gram and his files must be available
for inspection on request by a rep
resentative of the War Manpower
Commission.
An employer must hire workers
only through the USES if the pro-
spective employees are for work in a
critical or local shortage occupation
or If a workers statement of avail
ability shows his last employment
was in such an occupation.
An employer must hire workers
only through the USES if they are
for work in a restricted activity"
for example, the shoe repair in
dustry.
An employer must hire workers
only through the USES if they have
not lived or worked in this area
during the preceding 30 days and
they cannot be hired unless they
have an 'inter-area release"
An employer in a nonessential
activity must hire only through the
USES any worker engaged in an
essential activity in the preceding
60 days.
Evening star., 1943-10-14

senteeism and the encouragement
of formal in-plant training pro-
grams.
neutrality-suspicious. of a
special recruiting center for women;
encouragement of the work study
program for teen-age students; en-
couragement of increased use of
handicapped workers.
Some Now in Effect.
Mr.. Hetzel said some of these
plans were already in effect and
that others, including the recruit
ing center for women, would be
adopted If necessary. He said it
might also be necessary to pro-
hibit the hiring of workers for full
time employment in less essential
activities until certain ceilings on
employment are reached. When
the employment reached to that
level, he said, hiring would be al
lowed only for replacement pur-
poses.
He said that survey of all local
Evening star., 1943-10-14
Special Evening Courses
Planned in Rockville

Arrangements are being made tc
offer evening courses in acetylene
welding. nutrition, poultry produc-
ton and repair of household and
farm machinery at Lincoln High
School, Rockville, Md.
P. l.. Moore, principal, pointed out
that at least Is persons must regis
ter for one of the courses before it
is made available. Any out-of-
school youth or adult Is eligible
Registrations will be accepted all
this week,
Evening star., 1943-10-14
Gen. Dean Gets New Post
In Army Ground Forces

Brig. Gen. william F. Dean has
been given a new assignment as
Chief of the Requirements Section
at headquarters of the Army
Ground Forces. He succeeds Mai.
Gen. Richard G. Moore, who has
been given unannounced duties.
A native of Carlyle, Ill, Gen.
Deans home Is now in Berkeley,
Calf. He has been in the Army
since 1922. Prior to his new as
signment he was in the Plans Divi-
sion of the War Department Cen
eral Staff.
Evening star., 1943-10-14

employers will be made to deter
mine their essentially to the war
effort and firms which are classed
as locally needed" will be checked
periodically to see that they are
Evening star., 1943-06-10

set up somewhere in the North At
lantic. The hero and his associate
seamen turn out to be magnificently
amphibious in this desperate tech
nicolor spectacle, thing of gigantic
explosions, majestically destructive
fires, and a running fight which
proves that dozen American sailors
are better than a dozen dozen Ger
mans.
Between these grim passages,
Crash Dive" is comparatively
light-hearted piece of screencraft.
Its high light is running battle
between the hero and Miss Baxter,
his superciliousness against her
quiet determination to remain emo
tionally involved with Dana An
drews, Powers wholesoul superior
officer, dull but solid fellow. In
this area, the story even darts down
to Westinghouse any naval tale
well might-to find a conventional
kind of fun in the local hotel situ-
alton.
In other sequences, it takes on a
somewhat documentary quality by
reference to the fact that submarine
crews are fairly mad for milk and
vegetables when they come ashore,
that there is a problem of indoc-
trinating men moved from one
branch of the service to the other,
and that submarine crews are one