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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-27
Inter Racial Body
 Outlines Purposes
State Unity Desired Bishop Gray Elected Chairman;
 Mrs. Sadie B. Caruthers Represents Waterbury

Hartford, Aug. 27 - At the first meeting of the Connecticut Inter Racial Commission held Thursday at the Episcopal Diocesan House, 207 Pennington avenue, Rt. Rev. Walter H. Gray, Suffragan Bishop of the Diocese of Connecticut, stated that the commission is not a police body but a fact finding group which has been designated by the Legislature to recommend courses of action"
 Our purpose" he added, "is to seek out facts and to discover means of promoting unity and harmony among various groups in the state"
 The limits within which the con- mission will operate are set forth in the second section of the bill en- acted by the 1943 General Assem- ply creating the commission and empowering the governor to ap- point the members. These limits are:
 Said commission shall investi- gate the possibility of affording equal employment to all persons, with particular reference to job training and placement. The com mission shall compare facts concern ing discrimination in employment, violation of civil liberties and other related matters. Said commission shall report to the governor bein- nially the results of its investiga- tion, with its recommendation for the removal of such injustices as 1t may find to exist.
 elected officers of the group: Bish- op Gray, chairman; Rabbi Morris Silverman, of Emanuel Congrega- tion, vice chairman; Rev. Joseph M. Griffin, president of St. Thom- as Seminary, Bloomfield, secretary; and Rev. John o. Jackson, pastor of the Union Baptist Church, as- sistant-secretary. These officers will have, it was felt, opportunities to uncover injustices and suggest equitable remedies.
 Also present at the meeting were four other members, Dr. Sabina H. Connolly of New Haven, Mrs. Sadie B. Caruthers of Waterbury, Judge Samuel Mellitz of Bridgeport and Morris Perlman of Stamford. Two members of the commission, pr. Carter L. Marshall of New Haven and Charles B. Cook, president of the Royal Typewriter Company, were unable to attend. {
 It was declared that all facts, be- fore they can be acted on, must be presented to the commission in writing through the secretary, Father Griffin. The date of the next meeting was set for Monday, October 25, unless situation should arise demanding an earlier session. It also was decided that the next meeting would be held at 207
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-27

superficial knowledge of outside affairs"
 Wants Good Job Done
 Burma's governor, Sir Reginald Dorman-Smith, publicity has said that Burma belonged to the Bur- mese and eventually should be given full self-government, but meanwhile, we must try and hand over country for which we have done a good job of work"
 In a long, mot for quotation, :" conversation with me the governor reiterated this feeling.
 Whereas he has been severely criticized from many sides for his handling of Burma under the 1942 Japanese siege, Sir Reginald, who assumed office only eight months before the Pacific War broke out, is becoming increasingly admired as 8 capable administrator and friend of Burma.
 Tut said he felt the governor was "a very enlihtened man."
 Border Arrears Distinct
 Sir Reginald cautioned, however, to distinguish when the question of independence arose between min isterial Burma and the border areas, which were administered by British commissioners taking orders directly from the governor and not from the Burma government"
 These border areas, comprising 40 per cent of Burma on maps and IA per cent of the population, are peopled by hill tribes with distinct language and custom differences from the Burmese. These will con- tinue to be administered by the British even if independence is granted until such time as the Brit ish feel they are prepared for fed. eration with free Burma.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-27
Army Ordnance Cuts
 U.S.Taxpayers Burden
Millions Saved Every Month By Government Reduc-
 ing Manufacturing Costs on Military Items

in every part of the United States. They are first screened and pro- cessed by 112 industrial experts in the 13 Ordnance Procurement Dis tricts. The suggestions are then forwarded to six Ordnance engineers in Washington for final approval and adoption
 Thus far 2,906 suggestions have been received, 2,339 have been pro- cessed, and more than 50 percent are now in production with a re- ported savings of tremendous amounts of critical materials, count less numbers of critical machines, adn millions upon millions of man. hours. In this connection the Con- version Engineering Section, Spring field Ordnance District, under super vision of Captain D. F. Linsley has been most successful, especially in the ratio of final acceptances to sug- gestions submitted.
 Approximately 100 Army Ord nance citations have been awarded AAAo&f40uoAo AOA OutoVdl10A116 trial contributions to the all-out Ordnance production program. Two of these were presented recently to a Hamden, Conn.,, manufacturer for savings made in simplifying metal boxes for artillery sights.
 The Ordnance engineers wso pass upon all suggestions received from industrial plants are themselves on leave of absence from industry and have been loaned" to the Ordnance Department for the duration.
 Major General L. H. Campbell, Jr., Chief of Ordnance, has always be- lieved that close cooperation. be- tween Industry and the Ordnance Department would result in more production, the use of less critical materials, and declining cost.
 Today, Army Ordnance is con- stantly striving to conserve Ameri- ca's natural wealth. It is making every taxpaper's dollar do double duty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-27

Springfield, Mass, August 27. - By constantly reducing manufactur- ing costs on many military items and conserving critical raw materials, Army Ordnance is saving American taxpayers millions of dollars every month.
 When the Army pays less for guns, tanks and ammunition, the taxpay- er's burden is less heavy.
 The cost for the entire gun mount of a caliber 50 anti aircraft machine gun, for example. has been reduced 50 percent. The cost of one part of this gun was slashed from $200 to 30 cents. The manu- featuring cost of another part was cut more than 80 percent.
 A survey memorandum received today by Brigadier General Guy H. DreWry, district chief, commanding the Springfield Ordnance District, indicated that, in addition to cost reduction, the Ordnance Depart ment, Army Service Forces, is con- serving millions of pounds of critical materials due to various conversions and redesigns. For example, ship- ping bands for bombs, formerly made of steel, are now made of paper.
 On the basis of Army require ments for 1943, Army Ordnance estimates that sufficient aluminium will be released to build over 10000 fighter planes; sufficient copper for four billion extra rounds of cali Der 50 aircraft ammunition; and enough steel for the construction of 31 900 railroad oil tank cars.
 Of the other scarce metals, some GA million pounds of nickel, 4,300, 900 pounds of molyzdenum, 17,500,000 pounds of chromium. and 5,200 000 pounds of tin wil lalso be released and made available for the produc- tion of other war material.
 Cost reduction and metal conser- vation suggestions originate in hun dreds of facilities engaged in the manufacture of Ordnance material
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-27

Kangaroo rats are able to live for months without water.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-27
SAYS FILIPINO WOMEN WILL
 NOT BE SERFS
W WHEN LAPS ARIVE CALMLY
By CHARLES W. CORDDRY (United Press Stan Correspondent

United Press Stan Correspondent
 Washington, Aug. N-(UP)-Fili- pfno women are among the most advanced and progressive in the world and if the Japanese have any ideas about reducing them to the position of lackeys they are in for a hard time of it, the Philippine government let it be known todaly.
 There weren't many pursuits closed to ambitious Philippines, the Commonwealth's Office of Special Services observed. They were plan tation managers, dentists, lawyers, engineers, social workers and, withal, were respected greatly by their husbands, for whose funds they were treasurers and auditors.
 Jealous of Rights
 "1f the Japanese have an inten- tion of undermining the Filipino woman,s position in society and the home, they are in for a hard and probably losing fight, because the Filipino woman is very jealous of her rights and privileges" the office said.
 Furthermore, '"The Japanese can never relegate the Filipino woman to the servile status of women in Japan"
 The office pointed out that Japa- nese ideas about treatment of women differ greatly from those which have grown up among Fili- pinos. A man who regards his Japa- nese wife with respect and shows her consideration is crank or rad ical in the eyes of Japanese men, it was said.
 Enjoyed Total Equality
 The Filipino woman, on the other hand, enjoyed total equality with men before the Spaniards moved in in the 16th century. After that her position become somewhat that of the women of Spain, but during the American regime she recovered her rights. In addition to entering all kinds of business and professional fields, she excelled in sports and won recognition on stage, screen and radio.
 So, the office said, Ut would be interesting to know how the Fill pino women are actually reacting toward the Japanese, who presume to be preparing the Philippines for independence, in the light of the Nipponese attitude toward women."
 The heroism of Filipino nurses in the battle of the Philippines was recalled and, as for the present, the Office of Special Services was will ing to bet that women of the Philippines are pillars of strength, holding together the family life and keeping alive the traditions of free dom-preparing for the day of lib- erati0n.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-27

| cVcIy OIlc Ol CIlc numerous 1Orm- CT Burma government officials, both British and Burman, to whom l have talked expressed that convic- tion.
 Favor Dominion Status Each pointed out, however, that whatever steps were taken towards fuller Burmese freedom depended ultimately on decisions of Prime Minister Winston Churchill, the War Cabinet, Leopold s. Amery, secretary of state for India and Burma, and his department. Already Amery, whom Burmese and Indians regard as in the old guard of archaic imperialism, has told the House of Commons. "The aim of His Majesty's government is to assist Burma to attain complete self-government within the British commonwealth as soon as circum- stances permit"
 Most politically conscious Bur mese, except extreme nationalsts, would be satisfied with-and some even prefer-dominion status for some time to come.
 Nationalism Is Strong
 U Tin Tut, the first Burman ever admitted to the Indian civil service, an outspoken nationalist and at present adviser to the Burma reconstruction department here, told me, "Nationalism, as you must have discovered when you were there, has a strong hold on my people.
 "All of our haf-dozen political parties have one outstanding aim to attain freedom for our country.
 But most of us, myself included, would be satisfied with dominion status. We need, for the present at least, much that association with Britain ofIers-protection, for in- stance"
 Some British officials here, while planning in terms of eventual Burma independence, thought the strength of Burmese nationalsm was not as great as some, Burmese especially, liked to believe.
 'The great proportion of the population is not interested in pol itics." Police Inspector General R. c. s. Prescott said. Most Burmese live in villages and want only to be left in peace. Political conscious ness is expressed largely only in the cities, mainly by the younger, bet ter-educated generation, with only
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-27
Liberty Ships For Britain
By DREW PEARSON

Washington, Aug. 27 The War Shipping Administration is sup posed to know all about the con- Struction and use of U. s. ships, but there was hardly man in VISA who was not bowled over by the an- nouncement that 150 to 200 new Liberty ships will be turned over to the British.
 The announcement was made by VISA Administrator "Jerry" Land, but his own colleagues didn't know about it in advance. In fact, Ad- miral Land didn't know too much about it, but put the best possible face on deal which had been fixed up between President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill - though the letters were written by Lew Douglas.
 The most surprised official was Maritime Commissioner Edward Macauley, who has charge of the programs for training merchant seamen. After two years of troubled times and manpower shortage, Capt. Macauley is on top of his job. His programs are turning out new sea- men, and ungrading old ones, at a rate which he believes equal to all demands.
 But out of the blue came the an- nouncement that ships will be trans ferred to our Allies because of "an increased strain on our train- ing facilities during the coming months"
 Capt. Macauley might have ex- pected to be consulted on the status of his own training programs be- fore such a transfer was made. But he was not.
 Most of the transferred ships will be the product of West Coast yards, where deliveries are made at the greatest rate. This will mean that the British must ship crews to this country, then across the country, to take over the American Liberty ships.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-27
Patents Granted

Batchelder, James w., Waterbury Drive connection.
 Hart, David S., Bethlehem, anc A. D. Cronk, Woodbury, assignorE to The Patent Button Company Waterbury, Reinforced plastic but ton.
 Jarm, Edwin C., West Springfield Mass, and L. Verzier, assignors tc The Lea Manufacturing Co.,, Water bury. Abrasive faced wheel.
 Machin, Willis H., Middlebury, sa- signor, by mesne assignments, to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-27
Ex-vACANT PLANT AT WORK

Philadelphia-More than 1S0,O0C aircraft instruments, vital to the successful operation of United Ma tions' bombers and fighters planes, are now being shipped each month from Bendix Aviation Corporations Philadelphia Division which began operations in vacant plant in January, 194l, Raymond P. Lansing, vice-president, has revealed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-27

General Aniline & Film Corpora tion, N. r., N. Y. Tripod and other constructions.
 Purinton, Forrest G., assignor to The Patent Button Company, Wa terbury. (three patents) Snap fast ener. Fastener. Fluted shank fast ener.
 Wilcox, Richard L., assignor to The Waterbury Farrel Foundry and Machine Go. Waterbury. Upsetting mechanism.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-27
STORES TO TRY
 NEW SCHEDULES

Beginning Monday. September 16, Waterbury retail stores will re- establish its opening-on-Monda ; schedule the Waterbury Chamber of Commerce announced today.
 The executive committee of the merchants bureau had voted a re- turn to the daily schedule of 9:30 a. m. to p. m. with the exception of Thursday, when stores will be open from 12 noon to p. m., ac- cordtng to Commerce report.
 L. Theodore Scott-Smith. area transportation director, warned in the bulletin that stores should not be opened before 9:30 a. m., SO that clerks can avoid the bus rush that exists before g a. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-27

Pennington Avenue. The members were in agreement that one of the first steps to be taken was to make their work as widel.' known as pos sible through the media of the press and letters to interested groups throughout the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-27
BOB HOPE DANCES

Few people know that at one time in his checkered career, Bob Hope was dancing instructor. He prac- tices the terpshichorean art for the first time on the screen in Para mounts Let's Face It." in which he is co-starred with Betty Hutton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-27
British Plan Independent Burma After Japanese Are Thrown Out
Second of series of five dispatches on Burm BY WALTER L. BRIGGS
 United Press Staff Correspondent

Smla India, planning Burma reconstruction this Haayan capital India working neered from Japanese occupation dependence - -
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-02
farmers Will
Need Many
Workers

Harvesting Americas wartime
food and fiber crops will require
the employment of at least 100000
more persons on farms by October
|. The farm labor force on August
|, was approximately Ii million.
Throughout the country, business
men, girl scouts, boy scouts, towns
people women, and high school stu
dents have been helping farmers.
To insure that there will be no I'M
portant crop losses because of labor
shortage, farmers will need the nclp
of many thousands of u. S. Crop
Corps volunteers. The Crop Corps
is established now in most agricul-
tural counties and civilian groups
in most large cities have the ma
chinery for enlisting volunteers.
Recruiting of workers is handled To-
cally by the agricultural extension
workers and the U. S. Employment
Service. Volunteers are paid estab-
lished wages
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-02
GRANGE NEWS

Chaplain Mabel Shea conducted q
session of letter writing to the boys
in uniform.
Sister Helen Peltier resigned as
Pomona. Sister Hazel Smith was
elected to fill the vacancy. We had
a general discussion of the Harvest
supper and dance to be held Sept.
Is in the Community hall.
We voted to have Booster Night
on our regular meeting night, Sept.
%.
Sister Nell West announced the
choosing Of judges for the Home
Economics projects for the Pomona
meeting.
The literary program was con-
Quoted by the Home Economics
committee. First we sang a well
come song to our visitors.
Mabel Peltier gave a reading per-
tanning to the numerous duties of a
farm woman.
A skit, THE Chatter Barrage.
was presented by Jean Peltier and
Hazel Smith.
Tobacco Valley Grange was hon
ored Tuesday night, Aug. "a, with
the presence of the state lecturer,
Grace Hall, Brother Jack Hall, Sis
ters Elsie Nero, Newhouse and Ar
nett of Bad Rock Grange
Sister Hall complimented our
Grange on the great cooperation
shown and the numerous activities
that we take part in. Sister Nero
spoke on the Home Economics prof
ect and radio programs.
Worthy Lecturer Mary Moses was
given hand for their excellent
speech on the youth movement Of
the Grange, given over KGEZ on
Aug. 20.
Sister Alverson gave numerous
food hints and suggested that we
have question box. The Bow WOW
basket is with Sister Sicily.
Brother Moses and Brother Mas
key read several resolutions that
are to be presented at the Pomona
Grange.
Rachael Helms read an article or
zinnias. Sister Swing played a pi-
ano solo. Glenn Helms gave a reci-
tation, THE Five Brush Brothers,
A group of Grange youngsters
sang When It's Springtime in the
Rockies The More We Get To.
gether" was sung by the Grange.
Sister Hall concluded the inter
esting program with quiz on sub.
sides for the young Changers, the
general aim being a starter for the
youth movement in the Grange
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-02
ALBEES HEAR FROM SON IN
PHILIPPINES

Mr.. and Mrs. W. c. Albee we're
greatly comforted on Friday to have
another form card from their son,
Dean, now a prisoner in a Japanese
military prison camp in the Phil
ippines. The last previous word
they had received, also in a form
card, was in March, 1912 The card
received on Friday assured Mr.. and
Mrs. Albee that their son was in
excellent" health and the sigma
ture was written in a firm, clear
hand. Needless to add that packages
were sent post haste hoping to con-
meet with the Gripsholm which was
scheduled to sail from New York
about September |.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-02
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES

The Rev. j. T. Hall returned Tues
day from his vacation and upon or
ders of his physician left Wednes-
day for Rochester where he will un-
dergo a complete physical check-up
Mr.. Hall was i'll when he took up
his work here last Spring, due to
overwork in his last field, and has
been unable to recuperate During
his brief pastorate here he has
aroused the admiration of those in
and out the church by his cour-
ageous sermons which always set
forth positive religion applicable
to real living. Church services will
be discontinued until further notice.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-02
PEACE TO REPAY FOR LEND
LEASE

The Congress in passing and ex-
tending to Lend-Lease Act made it
plain that the United States wants
no new war debts TO jeopardize the
coming peace" President Roosevelt
declared in his letter transmitting
10 Congress the eleventh report on
Lend-Lease operations for the pc
riod ended July 81, 1943. Victory
and a secure peace" the President
added, are the only coin in which
we can be rpaid."
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-02
WITH OUR BOYS

Word has been received by
friends of the o. A. Roholt family
of Browning, former residents here,
that their son, Capt. Oliver Roholt,
has been seriously wounded while
in the South Pacific.
Allen Smith of Fortine has re-
ceived honorable discharge from the
army in Utah. After spending a few
days in Fortine, he left Tuesday
for defense work in Spokane.
Ensign Dayle Graves writes that
he had the pleasure of running into
1t. Jack Arnold when their ship
was forced into port for repairs re-
Gently.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-02
FAMILY CELEBRATION

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Cole of Eureka was the scene of \
happy family gathering on Sunday
when Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Cole and
Darlene of Eureka, Mrs. Lewis Lar
sen and daughters of Seattle, Mr..
and Mrs John Cole of Olney and
Mr.. and Mrs. Allie Cole and chill
dren and Mrs. Coles mother, Mrs.
Wise, of Minnesota gathered around
bountiful family dinner.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-02
SCOUTS GO ON CAMPING TRIPS

On Friday and Saturday of the
past week the Boy and Girl Scouts
went on camping trips. Mrs, c. A.
Clark took the girls to the Clark
cabin on Glen lake from which point
the girls took two lively hikes
which had been blazed for the pur-
pose. Fourteen girls enjoyed the
two days supervised by Mrs. Clark
and assisted by Mrs. E. Leonard of
Fortine. Those attending were:
Joyce and Yvonne Leonard, May.
Marjorie and Edith Quilting, Ella
Mulwee, Joyce and Dorothy john
son, Beverly Dickinson and Jolene
and Kay Paul. Games and camp
fire added to the pleasure of the
girls.
S/Sgt. Lawrence and Robert Paul
and Bernard Benson took the Boy
Scouts on a hike up the Wolverine
country on Friday returning Satur-
day. Boys going were: Jim Peltier,
Geo. Drake, Joe Johnson, Tom
Withycombe, Wesley johnson, Gaius
Clark, Jack Ferguson, Jr. Cooper,
Stanley Ransom, Norman Erie and
Bob Quilting.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-02
FAREWELL PARTY FOR DE-
PARTING MATRON

Mrs. f. E. Sabin was hostess on
Tuesday evening at bridge des-
sert in honor of Mrs. A. A. Purdy.
Five tables of bridge were in play
amid profusion of garden flowers.
High score prizes of war stamps
were given at each table. Those
winning were Mesdames A. Teel,
v. Peltier, D. Beman, and Misses
G. Dumbolton and A. Downing.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-09-02
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SCHOOL OPENS SEPT. 4

Principal G. w. Day of Lincoln
County High School has announced
that school will begin Tuesday,
Sept. 7. All vacancies have been
filled with the exception of one.
The position of coach and teacher
of science is still to be filled.
New teachers secured for this
year are: Miss Lucille Fulton, Pol
son, commercial; Miss Claryne AL
len, MeAlester, Okla, English, dra-
mates, journalism; Miss Thelma
Morrison, Eureka, history, civics,
English /, chemistry; Irshal Davis,
Ogden, Utah, music. band director
and biology.
Other members of the faculty
are: Miss Mary Zehntner, Missoula,
mathematics and Latin, Miss Wilma
Stearns, Glendale, N. D., home eco
Monies, business training and arith-
metic, library. G. W. Day, Princi-
pal, general science, sociology and
economics.
An athletic program will be ar
ranged when coach is secured.