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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-08
|U-BOAT SINKINGS
 CUT SHARPLY BY THE ALLIES IN'43
BY MILTON MAGRUDER United Press Staff COrrespOnden

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Washington, Dec. 8-(UP)-Axis submarines have taken a stagger- ing toll of Allied shipping during the two years since Pearl Harbor, but the United Nations turned the tide in the battle of the Atlantic during the last six months, and now are clearing the lanes for the coIn- ing invasion of western Europe.
 An unofficial United Press con- pilation showed, as of Nov. 15. that 768 Allied and neutral merchant men totaling approximately 8,OOO,- 900 tons have gone down in Allan tic water under the guns and torpe- does of enemy raiders and the bombs of enemy planes.
 But the Allies now are destroy ing subs faster than Germany can build them and American ship yards, in two years of unprecedent- ed building, have turned out almost three times the number of vessels lost in the relentless waters.
 The recent effectiveness of anti submarine measures is reflected in recent joint Anglo-American an- nouncements on operations. They disclose that 150 U-boats were de- stroyed during the six-month pe- riod from May to October - a monthly average of 25 subs, or 10 more than naval experts believe Nazi shipyards are capable of turn ing them out.
 During the corresponding period, only 34 merchantmen were sunk, according to the unofficial figures. Of these, Il were sunk in the heav- ily-traveled North Atlantic convoy route while IA more went down in the South Atlantic.
 A comparison of 1942 and 1943 losses also gives statistical proof of the success of Allied measures. Losses in 1922 were 670, while only 98 have gone down in the first 10 months of this year. The sinkings reached their peak in May, 1942. when 113 ships were destroyed more than all sinkings thus far this year.
 Maritime Commission officials said the United States entered the war with 1,200 vessels crossing 12,- GOO, 600 deadweight tons, and has doubled that amount during the past two years.
 In 1922, 746 ships totaling 8,089,- 732 tons-almost matching the over all Atlantic losses-came down the ways. Another 1,524 ships of 15,5O1, 624 tons were built during the first 10 months of this year and of- ficials predict the shipyards prob ably will surpass the years quota of 18,890,000 tons.
 The losses in Atlantic waters, comprising the North and South Atlantic, the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico, include BOA Ameri- can ships. Some 4,000 U. s. sea- men have been lost in the attacks.
 Another 51 vessels have been lost in the Pacific, Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean.
 The Allied High Command has warned, however, that the battle of the Atlantic is not over.
 The Germans have introduced new U-boat weapons and tactics. Thus far we have been able to cope successfully with the changing sit uation. The battle continues in full vigor."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-08
SHORTAGE OF CARS IN STATE SERIOUS
New Federal Restrictions on Sales, Rationing Reg
 ulatiOns to Be Invoked

Less than 1,500 new, or unused, passenger type motor cars are in the hands of Connecticut automotive dealers for public sale, subject to OPA restrictions, according to Motor Vehicle Commissioner John T. Mo Carthy. Tn a prepared statement the Commissioner adds that less than 13,000 used passenger cars of all types, with many of them dating back beyond 1888, are available for public sale, unrestricted at this time.
 '"The replacement source for pas senger cars", stated Commissioner Mccarthy, fin Connecticut is rapid ly shrinking to point where it would not be surprising to have fed eral authorities invoke more rigid restrictions on new car sales and rationing regulations for used cars. Obviously, there are those in Con- necticut who need motor vehicles more than others, war workers who are vital to the emergency effort.
 With less than 15,000 usuable passenger type mot.r vehicles in Connecticut today, we face next year with very low stock. With no prospects of automobile manufac- ture being resumed immediately, the latter part of l944 will find no un- used, or good used. cars at all in the state"
 The Commissioners statement emphasized the necessity of car owrers driving sloT'--" Ind carefully to conserve their vehicles and urged periodic service to ensure longer use.
 New car stocks in Connecticut. as of September 1st. have fallen off 70 per cent as compared with the same date. 1941. and used cars are 62 per cent less. Even with restrictions on new car sales. Commissioner Nc Carthy doubts if the small available stock will last the first six months Of 194A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-08
EN EN.

Johnny Moore, according to reports from the Pacific Coast has the inside track for the manage ment of the Los Angeles ball club next He playing coach this past year and at present numbered among the balplayer's golf colony in Florida. The Southern New England Telephone Company is anxious to old telephone directories of the vintage of 1900 or earlier. Anyone who has may contact the Editor of the Telephone News Box 1862, New Haven, G. Conn Nick Zappone is sick leave from his duties with the City Welfare Department fo- few days. Vincent Spagnuoo a member of the boys choir at the Immaculate Conception Church. the singing hit at the Boy Scout nvestiture for Troop 24 q. C. Church) at Mulcahy Memorial Hall last Friday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-08

He wrote home more about his mule than about his wounds. Jeeps were scarce around the Kasserine Pass. Wanting to get there, he rode ahead of the troops along the fluid front. The mule baked a mile or so behind the enemys line. Corte got off and crawled back bullets popping from every hill and bush.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-08

Govern ment laboratories are working on new synthetic rubber so superior to anything new avail able it may well replace Buna-S or GRS as the standard for the future. But it won't be available for some time to come.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-08

Larry St. Louis proved his popularity knows no bounds early this week When he formally opened the doors of his modernzed auto accessories home at 444 West Main Street he shOwered with beautiful and costly flowers from friends in all walks of life. Never before did such lovely collection of sweet smelling plants at store opening. Even in his new business house, really spot to be proud of Larry is still the ole congenia fellow willing to be at your service matter how large small the order To him and all his veteran employees the Tower wishes success in capital letters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-08
DECEMBER

DECEMBER Month of short days
 Snow and sometimes ice, Christmas trees and holly wreaths And other things quite nice .. Fur coats, sledS, overshoeS,
 Ski sportS also hockey, Gay winter parties in the wee sma' hours, Mornings after somewhat rocky Bright or pale cold sunsets,
 Lots of evergreen and pine, Little tinkly sounds of Christmas That make the young eyes shine .. . Month of short days,
 Holidays full of cheer, December sounds the theme of Winter, Last call of the old year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-08

Mrs. Alice Watterworth of Chipman Street, mother of 13 children, has had unceasng prayers answered Monday the War Dept informed her that her Private Bob missing in action since the battle of Saerno is
 prisoner of the Germans Another son. four sons-naw and seven nephews in the armed forces. She's sterling example of woman at War; for every day she diligently tolls fuses in the Fuse Loading Department at Scovlls Last Friday she appeared Jane Dillons popular radio program, "Connecticut Men and Women in War; via WTIC in Hartford and desclbed her exper in important plant Long may she reign!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-08
FASHIONS ARE FUN

Goodness gracious! whoever
 Heard of wearing hat! Just drape a fascinator on your head And let 1t go at thatl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-08

Shirley Morse of Grove Street celebrated her birth day yesterday the second anniversary of the Japs sneak attack Pearl Harb0r. Rev AlphOnse J. Fie dorczyk of the Sacred Heart Church in New Britain was presented $1,OOO by parishioners at farewell party Monday. He will soon leave for service as a chaplain in the armed forces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-08
SHARP REDUCTION
 IN MILK OUTPUT

Reductions in production of milk and increases in per capita con- sumption may result in a shortage of more than 80,000 quarts daily by the end of the year, it has been re- ported by the Agricultural Exten- sion Service of the University of Connecticut. Influx of workers into the state has increased the needs here but the supply of milk has beer decreasing noticeably, the report stated
 Costa Rica shipped over 268, ,000 punches of bananas to the United States in a recent month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-08

Rev David Gaines First Baptist pastor since 1920, paid stirring tribute at the rece,t convention Of Connecticut BaptiSts in Norwich resolution was drawn up compliment to the president who guided the conn., vention from 1886 to 1943 It follows In gratitude for his years of untirng service and metcuous atten ton to the work of the Connecticut Baptist Conven- ton with particular reference to his six years of service as our president; In appreciation of his unwaverng fortitude camness of spirit and faith in the midst ot personal suffering and loss of loved ones; And being grateful for his witness his faith in the work of his church and in many of the Convention; Be It resolved, that this 120th Annual Meeting of The Con- necticut Baptist Convention give thanks to God for the leadership of David P. Gaines and Be 1t further resolved that express our appreciation and pledge continuing affection to David P. Gaines applying him this thought "He is constant as the North Star whose true fixed quality has no fellow in the Armament"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-08

Harold Johnston of Scovl Patent Department is busy most of the time boring intricate mechanical draw ings and typed sheets which explain the makeup of Scov products but in his off hours it's not the ntrica- ces of an-made machinery which claim his attention, but the delicate mechansms colors and shapes of Natures wild plants and flowers. Since 1883, he has devoted much time to the study of botany, and has become quite expert in finding and identify
 ing plants and flowers growing in this part of Connect Bantam Lake and while rambling around the wooded patches picked up lovely flower whose name and fam fly he didn't know He took it home and bought ten cent flower identifying book and was thrilled to discover that the plant he had found Shin Leaf Flower (so named he says because of tradition that it's leaves good to soothe bruised hn In his first year of study he found and identified 40 varieties of plants His skill constantly increased unt in 194O, the latest year in which he fully active he discovered and classified 483 distinct specimens The busyness of wartime has cramped his flower activities sharply bIt he still gathers beautiful specimens when he can.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-08

Fireman and Mrs. James Shea of the Luke Street eas are happy to announce the arrival yesterday of $ nine pound son. The proud momma is the charm ing daughter of Acting Chief Detective William F. Pollard and her equally proud better half is brother of City Clerk Joseph Happy Shea
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-08

Good Night.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-01-15
MAKEUP TIPS

HOLLYWOOD-The "Ten Lucky
Stars" featured singers are fast
learning the art Of makeup. They
are being given expert advice and
instruction usually accorded only
to stellar names.
Eyebrow beauty apparently has
been the most impressive subject
to them. Here are some Of the SAL
lent factors they have learned
about eyebrow grooming:
The perfect eyebrow starts at a
point Just above and even with the
inner. corner OF the eye. It's line
follows the natural curve Of the
eyesocket,
When shaping the eyebrow, first
brush the hairs upward and out
ward. then pluck the hairs beneath
that fall out Of line. Next, pluck
the hairs between the brows. and
lastly - after brushing the hairs
downward-pluck those that fall
outside the upper line Of the heav-
lest growth.
Follow eyebrow plucking with an
application Of skin freshener to re-
lieve any irritation.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-01-15

high spots where the best dressers
appear.
Button ON. tie-on and pin-on
white accents make all the differ
ence in the world to the black or
navy dress. They Immediately give
hopeful assurance that spring Is
not far behind. Not only do ruches.
ruffleS and bows occur around the
throat. but they often spring into
action just below the elbow or. II
the sleeve is longer. at the wrist. II
such things happen in dead OF VIM
ter, can't you see how spring
clothes will look? Women are all
potential Fluffy Ruffles.
There are, at the moment, many
black crepe dresses lifted from ba-
nality by the addition of fiippant
black lace ruffles. these evidently
Offering a compromise for the wo-
man who cannot reconcile winter
with white.
Another little trick you perhaps
do not know about is the use Of
black velvet. especially a black vel
vet collar on two-piece print. You
know the undercoat kind Of print
women wear just now-it usually
has a black ground over which is
strewn. or spaced. gay flowers.
Well, this type Of winter print. with
black velvet collar added, is one OF
the several aftermaths Of the Ches-
terfieldian vogue. Nice, too. espe-
cially when carried out with black
suede gloves and bag.
According to reports. slim draped
dresses with multicolor florals on
black grounds are good every
where. Print-plain combinations
look especially right for wear I'M
der coats. Black patterns on bright
rayon crepes. ditto.
In two pieces. black-velvet col
lars and cuffs for black-patterned
bright colors look enough like
Chesterfields to have some Of their
magic appeal.
The bolero suit. a good spring
idea. Is worn over a gay striped
blouse. slim but gathered at waist
line.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-01-15

eat his cereal. But his feelings will
remain aroused for a long time
afterward and he will find 1t diff
cult to concentrate at school.
Some mothers are chronic fuss
ers, and as result their children
frequently are dull at school. When
a youngster leaves home fortified
with a good breakfast, feeling Sc
cure in his mothers affections. his
feet hurry along, his mind Is alive
and he experiences a sense Of we'll
being. The cheerful frame Of mind
in which he finds himself Is condu-
Give to learning. But a child who
feels worried or bitter Is in q hat
ing" mood. He is likely to find him.
self hating arithmetic. reading.
spelling. teacher. and finally even
school itself. In a mood to resist,
his mind is shut to learning.
A child should assume respon-
sibility in keeping with his age and
ability for rising. washing, dresse
ing. breakfaSting. and for leaving
on time equipped with the neces-
sary school books and supplies.
After doing his homework the day
before. his mother might under
take to ask him what the program
OF studies is for the next day, and
prompt him to include his compass.
ruler. and whatever else may be
necessary, until he gets the habit
OF doing 1t by himself. II the child
is sleepy mornings and likes to lin
ger in bed, she should see that he
retires earlier. II the habit persists.
however. she will suspect that
there may be something which he
hasn't the courage to face at school
and so subconsciously puts of by
remaining in bed as long as he can.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-01-15
Diva's Cold Feet
Warmed During
Lakes Quiz
BY TALBOT LAKE

MANY have heard the lovely So
IVA prano voice of Jean Dicken-
son over the air and on concert
tours throughout the country and
il was a most pleasant way OF
spending teatime to visit with her
Miss Dickinson. in private life the
wife Of First Lieutenant Dan
Marcy of the 333rd Engineers,
spends her time. when she is in
New York City. in an apartment
that gives a glorious view of Gen.
trail Park.
She came in late, because her
taxi ran out of gas. She said: I'm
sorry" so often we felt positively
embarrassed. Black-haired, with
quick dark eyes, she kicked of the
purple pumps which matched her
ensemble and curled her cold feet
under a cushion.
mo, have no outside interests"
she said when we asked her. Il
really am interested in everything
and most of all in singing"
Miss Dickinson comes of q
unique family. Her father is an en-
gineer whose work has taken him
all over the world. She left her ma
tive Montreal early and spent her
babyhoed in India. where her faith
er is working right now. Her moth
er, May Dickinson, is writer Of
short stories. Even while we talked
to the daughter, We heard slowly
being tapped cut another story by
Mrs. Dickinson in an adjoining
room. That work paid for her
daughters singing lessons.
When Jean Dickinson was six
teen, sire was in Denver and en-
tered the Lamont School of Music.
That decided her. and when the
Dickensons started globe-trotting.
Jean went to New York City to con-
tinue her studies.
. IN 1885 she got her first break in
a series of West Coast broadcaStS.
That took her to Hollywood. where
she vowed she would never wear
Stacks and dark glasses like the
rest Of the females. But she did.
After that came chance In
Denver to sing Gilda in "Rigoletto"
and next the part Of Philine in
"Mignon" at the Metropolitan in
New York.
II still do a lot Of travelling for
concert work." she said. but. Of
course. these days that is hard. I
went quite a distance out of my
way to see my husband, stationed
near Needles. Though I could
spend only a few hours with him. 1t
was wonderful to have had the
chance"
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-01-15
DINNERS
Boiled Cod Creole
Cabbage and Apple Salad
Pun pkin Pie Milk or Tea

per and place in buttered shallow
baking dish. do not separate Al
lets.) Spread with softened butter
and sprinkle with paprika. Com
bine tomatoes, onion. celery, and
seasonings and cook 6 minutes.
Add remaining vegetables and pour
around fish. Bake in hot oven
(450 degrees F. Is minutes, or
until done. Stir vegetables occa-
sionally to keep from browning.
Serves 4 to 5.
BAKED FISH WITH DRESSING
6 cups bread cubes
cup chopped celery
Il cup chopped green pepper
y cup chopped stuffed olives
tablespoon salt
teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
cup hot water
u cup melted butter
IL to 2 lbs. halibut
Combine all ingredients except
fish and place in well-greaSed shall
low baking dish. Place fish on top.
brush with melted fat and sprinkle
with salt and pepper. Bake in
moderate oven $3.50 degrees F. l
and u hours. Serves to 6. Just
before serving. beat 2 egg yolks
and 2 tablespoons lemon juice into
/ and e cups medium white sauce
and serve over fish.
POTTED FISH FILLETS
Saute onions. minced, and 2
or 3 sticks celery. diced, in 4 table
spoons fat or oil until soft. Add 2
tablespoons flour. l cup water and
IL cups milk. Boil up and season
with salt and pepper. Then add
6 peeled potatoes. 3 parsnips.
scraped and cut in half. Cover and
cook 10 minutes. Add 6 rolled fill
lets. Simmer until tender. Place
fish in center of serving dish; sur
round with vegetables. pour sauce
over. Sprinkle with grated cheese
and brown under broiler.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-01-15
FRAGRANT CLOTHES

Hollywood-Olivia de Havilland
has sachet bags hanging from each
bf her hangers. They are covered in
the same fabric as the hangers.
different sachets are grouped in
sections on her clothes rack, so
that sports clothes are imbued
with one type Of fragrance. even
Ing dresses with another. etc.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-01-15
Modes and
Manners

QUESTION: IL am planning to
oipe friend q dozen champagne
glasses for . pedding gift. Should
these hare holloW stemS2-V. F."
ANSWER: The shape and size
Of the glass is what determines the
correct champagne glass. The stem
may be solid or. hollow. Champagne
glasses are shallow and bowl
shaped.
QUESTION: Hon should q man
dress for tea or cocktail party?
q"
ANSWER: He should wear a
business suit - well pressed. Of
course.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-01-15

Une Gay QOeS
not start o IF
r / g h t + or q
child, it is GER
tain to be a
bad d a y for
him at school.
He may forget
t h e incident
which led to
the scene at
home. wheth-
e r / t h a d
started over q
m / S p ! a c e d
homework pa
per or because
ha rofI1cer1 IN
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-01-15

prep a r ed TO
pay well both
in tt m e and
money for the
upkeep t h a t
dyed hair re-
QuireS.
Y GU m u S t
make a more
careful study
of the changes
in y ur own
skin tones and
choose make
UP with great
er S k ii | and
apply it with
greater artiS-
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-01-15
CHEST-LIFTING

Hollywood-When Joan Leslie
stands around the sets with her
arms folded, it isn't because shes
bored. Not by any means. Joan Is
doing an exercise to keep her chest
we'll lifted. She presses her fingers
against the insides Of her elbows
and pushes hard. The exercise
strengthens the muscles across the
bosom,
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-01-15

Cnlng compile
Gated by way
of nterest.
and so in or
der to achieve
t h a t e n d.
went around
Robin Hoods
barn. as is the
s a y l ng. 1 n
stead Of by a
m ore direct
route. It has
now become a
fix e d habit:
they e n J o y
com plications
@-A AHo
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-01-15
Dyed Hair
Takes Lots
OF Upkeep
BY JACQUELINE HUNT

A PROBLEM every woman
- past 40 must face Is gray
ing hair. OF course, she doesn't
have to have it. Today there
are excellent dyes that, when
used by an expert. defy detection.
If you decide to dye. however. you
must start early enough before
your grazing locks have become
really noticeable, and you must be