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Evening star., 1943-08-17

of little men never understood the
patriotic zeal of the common men
and wi men who gave their full de-
votion to their great war leaders.
In the last war there were those
who attacked President Wilson as a
war leader and as a peacemaker
But now we realize that had his
health not failed him and had the
people supported his wise leader
ship. this war. in all probability
would never have occurred.
Destructive critics are not con-
fined to any political party. Nor
has any political party monopoly
of those who now, in their zeal for
party success, divert the minds Of
the people from the war effort. In
the fall of 1914 there will be a ma
tional election. Then there must be
political discussion. Until then, the
less the better. The people of Amer
ica are not concerned about party
advantage or personal ambition
They believe in equality of sacrifice.
They have faith in the free world
for which loving people
everywhere are fighting and dying
They have the will to win.
Evening star., 1943-08-17
Bvnes' Address on War and Home Front
Foe Strong Despite Blows Major Battles Lie Ahead Warned
Substantial Reduction in Cost Of Necessities Promised

from 26.5 to 35.5 bushels: Of cotton
from 173la pounds to 275 pounds
and Of wheat from 1871 bushels to
1873 bushels, all under the intelligent
agricultural legislation developed
during the last 10 years, and sup
ported by members of both political
parties.
People Eating More Now
Than Before Pearl Harbor.
Instead of the war resulting in less
food for the civilian population, our
people are eating more food now
than they did before Pearl Harbor
Neither the farmer nor the Govern
ment can be blamed If the civilian
population. because of their in
creased purchasing power, and our
war requirements, cannot be sup
piled with all the kinds of food they
want and as much of every kind as
they would like to buy.
There are many persons in and
out of Government who know ex-
actly how food production can be
increased above the record breaking
yield Of 1912. They have the advan-
tage Of the food administrator be-
cause they have no responsibility
He has. He finds it difiicult prob
lem, but he has developed compre-
hensive food program which is now
ready for submission to the Presi-
dent and to the Congress when ii
convenes.
We need more coal. This is due
to increased requirements for civil
ian needs and for military purposes
At the same time, our production OF
coal has decreased.
Because of the threatened coaI
shortage. several days ago the Presi-
dent requested me to ask Secretary
1ckes to consider the advisability oil
increasing the working hours in the
mines. Secretary Ickes, in accord.
ance with the law. applied to the
War Labor Board for authority tc
change from seven-hour day to ar
eight-hour day, so as to permit a
48-hour week. Today the board is
sued an order permitting an eight.
hour day in conjunction with 49,
hour week at mines designated by
Secretary 1ckes. The order has beer
formally approved by the President
Work as hard as we may. we will
not preserve a stable economy If we
do not have the courage to controI
the surplus of spending money which
Is flooding our markets. While 9
Evening star., 1943-08-17

lace on the telephone and telling
him to pipe down on his program
OF disunity speeches. Then he might
remind Joe 0ufiey that the Presi-
dent does not want to hear any
more about fourth-term crusade
until the fall Of 1914. Then he might
demobolize the palace guard. 1t is
a poor rule tina. doesn't work both
ways"
Evening star., 1943-08-17
St. Morys Man Missino

LA PLATA. Nd. Aug. II (Spe-
ciaD The War Department has
notified Mrs. Thelma Johnson Of In
dianhead that her son, John john
son. Is among those reported missing
as result Of "A naval engagement
somewhere in the South Pacific. :
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Counting three to . family, more
than half million people will read
this issue Of The Star. II you have
Evening star., 1943-08-17

Programs Now at Point
Justifying Critical Review.
The programs have now developed
to the point where they can be SUBJ
jected to really critical screening
to determine whether, in the light
Of known war conditions, some OF
them may not be reduced and 9TH
ers extended to the advantage OF our
overall war plans, including neces-
sary civilian supply.
At the request of the once OF
War Mobilization the principal pro-
curement agencies have set up with
in their own agencies committees
composed of persons not responsible
for the drawing up Of the existing
programs, to make q critical review
OF those programs.
The Once of War Mobilization
has appointed a special representa-.
tive to meet with and aid each ol
these committees. Under this pro-
cedure each agency feels rea
sense Of responsibility for the revi.
sion Of its own programs. Much
progress has been made. AS a result
we hope that without lessening tn,
war effort, some essential supple!
for civilians will be increased.
But with the most efiicient us.
OF our manpower and material.
there will still be acute shortage,
OF civilian necessities. That Is why
we, like every other country engaged
In tnfal War Y,oliSf accent rot{opips
and price and wage control as tn,
only effective means by which tn.
necessities OF life may be equitably
distributed at prices within the reach
Of the average family.
| There Is no form OF wartime ra.
tioning and price-control which doe
not involve degree Of regimenta
Evening star., 1943-08-17
Nation Must Prepare
To Deliver Knockout.

To Deliver Knockout.
The prize fighter who lands blow
weakening his opponent does not i'm
mediately stop fighting in order to
consider how much money he is
going to win and how he will spend
1t. When he returns TO his corner,
he doesn't quarrel with his seconds,
and his seconds do not start quar-
reling among themselves. On the
contrary, the fighter, after being re-
freshed by his seconds puts every
thing he has into the effort to deliver
a Knockout blow to his opponent.
In fighting the Axis, we must follow
the same course, whether we are
fighting on the battle front or work.
ing on the home front
It Is frequently said that condi-
tions at home are worse than they
were q year ago. II this merely
means that, as we have become
better modified, we are feeling the
Etresses and strains OF total war,
which We did not feel year ago, no
one could deny It. But If 1t means
That we have slipped badly back
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Reduction in Cost
OF Necessities Pledged.

actual neceSSltleS-not of fancied
wants.
But wages as we'll as prices must
be held. The fight against imitation
can be won If we have the will to
win it. 1t cannot be won if the will
for higher wages and higher prices
is stronger than the will to keep
down the cost of living.
Constructive criticism is helpful
but 1t is not helpful to disparage
our national effort. 1t has repeat
/ edly been charged by oersons of
recognized prominence that we have
food shortage. and that it IS Cue
to our failure to reclaim 47,000 900
acres which were lost from TODD
production between 1882 and 1899.
admit their sincerity but not their
| figures nor their conclusions.
This figure Of $1,000, 900 acres is
misleading 1t apparently refers only
to the II principal agricultural crops.
During the period of 1882 to 1899 the
acreage Of other crops increased by
100000 Since 1899 we have in
creased the acreage of 50 agricul-
tural crops by 10000 acres, so
that the total harvested acreage in
1912 was only $4,000, 900 less than in
1882.
The important thing, however, is
not the acres In production, but the
food produced. We eat food. We
do not eat acres.
With 10000 less acres in pro-
duction and with less manpower in
1942 than in 1882. the American
farmer produced So per cent more
food.
We have done this through EN-
/ cient soil conservation programs, by
| increasing our yield per acre OF corn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-18
GIRL. Company
Defendant In
$4,000 Suit

Injuries sustained on a bus are
the basis Of a $4,000 civil action
filed In superior court today by
Veronica M. McNally Of Water
bury against the Connecticut Rail-
way and Lighting Co., Of this city.
The plaintiff claims that a year
ago today q bus on which she was
q passenger stopped abrutly at
West Main and Bank streets, caus-
ing her to fall to the floor and
sustain severe injuries.
The complaint, which was filed
by Attorney George J. CrOcicchia,
states the bus driver helped the
woman to her seat after the fall
and she got off at the next stop.
Examination revealed injuries to
her head, left shoulder, LETT arm,
back, knees, legs and face, 1t was
alleged. Loss of function Of her
legs and left hand and arm are
said to have resulted.
Negligence is charged against
the bus operator for speeding and
failing to keep a proper lookout.
The woman was thrown to the
floor at the foot Of the token box
when the bus driver suddenly ap-
piled the brakes, the complaint
states.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-18
JUDGE DISCHARGES
ACCUSED DRIVER
Responsibility for Coli
sion of Buses Civil
Court Matter

Harold ]. Trip, 80, Of 1859 Divi-
sion avenue, Shelton, driver of one
of two G. r. and l.. buses which
collided head-on on Platts Mills
road February 10, was discharged
by Judge John L. Gaffney in city
court today after lengthy testimony.
Judge Gaffney declared the case
was a matter for civil action.
Trip was arrested by Sergt.
John Murphy and Ofiicer John
Walsh Of the motor patrol, follow
ing the accident. which resulted in
injuries to several of the passengers
for which they were treated at st.
Mary's hospital and then dis
charged.
On the witness stand today tes-
timony Of police and other wit
nesses brought out the fact that the
road was icy at the time Of the &C
cident, and that there were snow
banks on each side.
Prosecuting. Attorney Frederick
w. Palomba questioned passengers
In the bus as to q conversation al
legged to have been going on be-
tween Trip and a girl passenger
prior to the collision. Attorney
Ralph Coppeto appeared for Trip.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-18
FRENCH REUNION
DRAWING NEARER

Algiers, March ia (UP.) - The
Giraud governments sweeping re-
peal Of anti-Jewish and other
Vichy-imposed DEGREES was believed
today to have removed the last OBJ.
stacles to q union Of French North
Africa with the Fighting French.
General Charles De Qaulle, head
Of the Fighting French, was ex-
pected to arrive here soon for unity
conversations with General Henri
Honore Giraud, civil and military
commander Of Algeria, Morocco,
French West Africa and those Sec
tons Of Tunisla not occupied by the
Axis.
Giraud's DEGREES and orders were
aimed at eliminating all racial
discrimination in North Africa.
They declared null and void all de-
crees laws and texts issued by the
Vichy government since the French
German armistice on June 20. 1910.
The effect, Giraud returned
French North Africa to the laws
and principles Of the third republic,
He provided establishment Of q
commission to determine whether
acts which were only Professionally
invalidated shall be maintained.
The commission will be guided by
whether or not they are In conform
ity with the principles" of the third
republic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-18
FULLER ATTACKS
MANPOWER GROUP
Manufacturer Claims Inept
Methods Wastes Man.
Hours of Workers

Hartford, Conn.,, March l8.-(Up)
President Alfred @. Fuller of the
Manufacturers Association Of Con-
necticut today charged that the
methods, Is wasting the time of seri-
manpower commission, "by inept
ous-minded business executives ano
previous man.hours Of workers"
Fuller said that while he did moi
question the motives Of the commits
sion, the "unwise acts Of well.mear-
ing persons in high places can and
are sabotagtng millions Of man.
hours just as successfully as might
be done by Axis agents"
He declared that the best inter-
ests Of the war call for an analysis
Of, and close cooperation with In
dividual industries, not In the blind
exercise Of power extended from
Washington over large groups Of
industries or essential service en-
ployers."
RULER was critical Of recent
directive calling upon persons ir
non-essential industries to get into
essential work. Thousands, he said
quit their Jobs and applied for work
at D. 8. Employment Offices.
'"rhe hours thus lost represent
sheer waste to the nation and may
result in unnecessary financial
hardship to many Of these job seek
ers before they are absorbed into
the so-called necessary activities"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-18

courts in time because she had beer
assured by the former city admin
iStration that she would be provid.
ed with a pension. Counsel HealeS
opposed 1t and said the bill intro.
duced for her two years ago begar
the food of pension bills.
The bill providing Mary E. Luddy
with an increase in pension which
Is now being paid to her was op.
posed by the city administration or
the grounds that the patrolman, sor
Of Mrs. Luddy had not served his
position long enough to be entitled
to a pension. The mayor pointed
out that the opposition was nothing
personal and that consistent policy
must be adhered to.
The ball pensioning ex-Firemar
Patrick Costello was opposed By
Corporation Counsel Healey because
the fireman was discharged fol
cause and the charter denies pen.
sions In such cases.
Frank Bill
Another bill, permitting Harry
Frank, city hall messenger, to re.
tire now with o pension, was op.
posed by Corporation Counse
Healey who described the concerned
as having two more years to 60
Since his health is good, no excep.
ton should be made in his case, OF
others will follow suit, he said.
The bill providing pension fol
Mrs. Jennie Hoffman. widow Of the
late Fire Chief Henry Hoffman, sup
ported by william J. Pape, publisher
was opposed by the city. Pape point.
ed out that pension was granted
Mrs. Katherine Lynch, widow Of
the late Fire Chief Lynch. Mrs
Heitman's case, he pointed out was
exactly the same, but was over
looked.
Senator John F. Tobin's bill pro-
viding for a retirement system fol
maintenance employees Of the edu-
cation department, brought q recon-
n1endation from j. Warren Epson
former town chairman of Water
bury, hat the committee select q
commission to recommend a self
sustaining pension system for all
city employees.
The bill granting Katherine Ma
lone, clerk in the city clerks office
permission to retire on pension Of
$1,000 now was opposed by Counsel
Healey on the grounds that 8
special bill was passed in her favor
in 1899, which allows her to retire
now with a pension of STOP. The bill
granting Mrs. Kate Donovan, widow
Of the late School Supt. Michael G
Donovan, a pension was opposed by
Counsel Healey.
Counsel Healey also opposed bill
granting Joseph Colloty, former
school physical director, a pension
Of $500, because he Is not entitled
to a pension under the present laws
He retired before reaching the pre-
scribed age limit and is now oper-
ating a rooming house in Florida
and draws the regular teachers pen
sion from the state teachers fund
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-18
Morale BuiIders' May
Also Provide Answer
To Absentee Problem
Demand for Service; Factory Heads Reported
Interested in Suggestion

been arranged with local factory Of
flcials for the purpose Of putting 1t
In force.
When the need Of arranging sched-
ules to suit war workers was first
called to the attention Of local bus
mess men by the Merchants Bureau
Of the Chamber Of Commerce, sew
eral local beauty parlors immediate
" set up evening hours. No recon-
mendatoin for beauty parlors was
made at the time, although shops
operating within large retail stores
have been scheduled to adopt late
closing hours along with the retail
establishments on q specified day.
The owner Of one large downtown
salon, said his establishment Is now
open three nights week until o
o'clock. Employees report on shifts
on thL-s days, and Still adhere to
the regular 48-hour week schedule,
he said. The service has been well
coined enthusiastically by women
workers who find It difacult or i'm
possible to make appointments dur.
ing the regular hours, 1t was indi-
Gated.
The movement for establishing
beauty salons within war plants
gained impetus at a recent beauty
operators victory" conference in
New York city when successful
operation Of several such units was
disclosed and other owners indi-
Gated approval and intentions of
bringing the idea into their own To-
calities.
The plan would involve setting UP
q branch" unit Of the shop on
company grounds. Workers would
make appointments to precede or
follow their shifts or during time
OF. Saving Of time In going to and
from appointments will aid absentee
ism and result in greater produce
ton, advocates Of the plan state.
Although most local beauty par
lcrs are expected to adopt evening
schedules in accordance with those
already In operation in several parts
Of the city, it Is believed the "direct
service" movement may spread and
serve as an additional aid to women
and their war work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-18
PATTON SUCCEEDS
LLOYD EREDENDALL

Allied Headquarters, North Africa,
March 10 - (U.P0 - Lieutenant
General George s. Patton, Jr., has
been named to succeed Major Gen.
eral Lloyd r. Fredendall. who COM
manded American troops on the
southern Tlnisian front during the
recent battles Of Faid Pass and
Kasserine, It was announced today.
Patton commanded the U. s. task
force that captured Casablanca and
other Moroccan key towns In some
Of the fiercest fighting that accom-
panied the American landings in
North Africa last November. He re-
manned In the Casablanca area I'M
til named to the new post.
He is recognized as one Of Amer
ica's leading opponents OF tank war
fare and Is one Of the most colorful
commanders in this theater.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-18
ADAMS ADVOCATES
"PEACE OF FORCE

Boston, March 1S.-(UP)-Charles
Francis Adams, former secretary Of
navy, warns that the present con-
fiict must end with q peace Of
force" and that peace promises must
not be made without careful con-
sideration of the nations resources.
Adams told the charitable Irish
society last night that "the best
thoughts of the best men In all the
world must be employed to guaran-
tee the best results" at the peace
conference.
The only way to insure a perma-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-18
JUDGE PEASLEY'S
DEATH MOURNED

Members Of the Winter Park Uni
verslty club Of Winter Park, Fla.
have drawn up o resolution In trib-
ute TO the late Judge Frederick M
Peasley, former superior court Judge
here, died Feb. 10 while vaca-
tioning at his winter home II,
Florida.
The resolution reads In part
"Judge Peasley was faithful to all
the club activities, sitting at the
bridge table, interrogating at the
pow-wow. intervening theoretically
at the business session :. He stands
In our memories and in our hearts
as an ebullient, boyish figure. down
on all hypocrisy and snobbery. fond
Of fun, keeping what patience he
had for fishing, and bursting out
upon Us with spontaueity, verve
and vigor, as his friendly democratic
spirit moved In He kept his
character intact and brought Il
whole into port. Crimes, robes, years
beat upon his bark in vain; It was
too staunch for them ALL"
Forgers Of food ration books are
being rounded up in Paris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-18
THREE DESTROYERS
WILL BE LAUNCHED

Boston, March 18.-(UP)-Three
destroyers and a destroyer escort
will be launched at New England
shipyards during the next three
days.
At Boston Navy Yard, Mrs. John
Halligan of Annapolis. Md, will
sponsor a destroyer named in honor
of her late husband, and Miss Caro-
line E. Derby of Salem will sponsor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-18

The Young Mems Republican
club of Waterbury and the Italian
Republican club will be hosts to
the New Haven County Young
Republican league at q regular
county meeting next Friday night
at Concordia hall. Congressman
Joseph Talbot will be the main
speaker for the evening bringing
q closeup view Of current affairs
In our national capital. In spite
OF q heavy schedule Congressman
Talbot is leaving Washington Fri
day afternoon in order to arrive
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-18

great-great-grand uncle Capt. JON
athan Haraden who died In 1903.
Both ships win slide down the ways
tomorrow.
Saturday, Mrs. Adelbert w. Fogg
Of Yarmouth, Me-, will christen the
escort vessel at the Bethlehem
bingham shipyard. 1t is named in
honor Of her son who was killed in
action in the Pacific last February.
He was 1t. Carleton Thayer Fogg,
a native Of Lynn.
Sunday, Mrs. c. G. B. Gaillard of
New Rochelle, N. Y, will christen
a destroyer named in honor of her
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-18

Beauty parlors, the morale
builders for women on the indus
trial war front, may be set up within
local war plants as an aid against
Rbsenteeism and q convenience to
busy workers, 1t was learned today.
A preliminary plan for bringing ser.
to women rather than having them
come to 1t has been drawn up by one
local operator and conferences have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-18
Secretary Of State

Secretary Of State
Mrs. Frances Dedick, state sec
rotary, viii also attend as a guest
Of honor to uphold the feminine
side of politics. A large delega-
ton from the Women'S Republic
can club are expected to attend
with Mrs. William Amelung, pres
ident of the club.
Albert Schiavone and Harold
Rogers are in charge of arrange
ments and refreshments, Harold
Hadley and Sam Cerveroo are in
charge Of tickets, and Louis
Shaker Is chairman Of the speak
ers' committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-18
LAST PATRON is FINS

Walton, N. Y. CUP)-Conclud
his preparations to close the WalEt
House, hotel which has given a
century of service. H. B. Mealus. 1sAe
owner, glanced casually at the guest
register and noted the name Of Che
last patron. 1t was, appropriately
enough, j. L. FINS, resident Of
Albany, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-18

In time for the meeting. State
Controller Fred. zeller will also
be present as a guest Of honor.
Lieutenant Governor william
Hadden who was also invited will
be unable to attend because of
business reasons.
The newly elected county pres
ident, william Painter, Of Nauga-
tuck, will preside at the meeting.
After the meeting refreshments
will be served. Music for dancing
will be by Tom Thomas and his
orchestra,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-18
%>s>~Ms,ya,vt
esIAslssgD seSO

Rain Or Shine - You're Never Left
Holding The Bog-With A Rogers
Peet Scotch Mist Topeoot At $40
On Your Shoulders.
They're showerproofed in the yarn
in old SeotI0nd - These beautiful
yGTns are woven into rich rare
hondsome Scotch eheviot fabrics
and when Sandy who knows
what fight meons-s0ys they're
moisture tight-he means as
tight as dPum-ond thots why
Scotch Mist topeouts as tight
- q drum in sh0wer-os right
ss q Rossrs-Psst hand done top
coat should be in sunshine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-18

nent peace is an Army in Europe,
Adams said.
Never again, I'm sure, will we
take the chance that Germany can
rise again and attempt to destroy
u.s." he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-18

Ida Lupino, star Of Warner Bros
1.-THE Hard Way" has closed her
Vaudeville Canyon home and taken
an apartment in Hollywood for the
duration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-18

grandfather, the late Rear Adm
Henry Erben, at the Bath lhEe
Iron Works Corp. yard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-18

Forgers Of food ration books are
being rounded up In Paris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-18

Corp. Counsel Healey opposed The
bill supported by william T. Far
rington which provided for an In
crease from $500 to $500 the PEN
sion now being paid Katherine
Lynch. harrington pointed out that
Lynch, widow Of the late Fire Chief
Chief Lynch had been In the service
for SO years, was injured many
times and that the medical reports
prove that he was entitled to CONF
pensation. He added that his widow
did not apply to the compensation