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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-02
Unsoolved

An unsolved crime is again brought to mind in the deaths within the past two weeks of two of the principal witnesses tried and acquitted in the famous Hall Mills murder case of 1922. Mrs. Francis Stevens Hall died about two weeks ago and her brother, William (Willie) C. Stevens died this week. Though both were acquitted during this sensational trial for the murder of the Rev. Edward Wheeler Hall and Mrs. Eleanor NILS there will always be doubt in the minds of many whether or not the acquittal was justified. However, the case as case is now a closed book though it could be reopened at anytime.
 In the last decade there have been no new Heads" as they term them in this celebrated case. Most people, in fact, have forgotten the whole affair in the course of ensuing events of just as much import. However, there are those who stiil like to null over such cases, espe- cially so-called unsolved murder trials. Like the famous Lizzie Borden case that shook the city of Fall River from rafter to rafter over fifty years ago this trial as well as the Hall-Mills leaves feeling Of dissatisfaction. Like Beethoven's "Un- finished" you are left with desire for more to come in the rounding out of the climax. Most of us like things to end. me famous Lizzie Borden was acquitted Of the murder of her father and mother as were willie Stevens, his sister, and another brother who died in 1859.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-02
Further Restrictions

It was probably inevitable that fuel restrictions would be broadened to in- clude anthracite and coke, as well as oil Fuel Administrator Sturges' warning of Thursday really occasioned little surprise throughout the state. And houSeholderS must have been more or less expecting just such an announcement. In view of the fact that it has been difficult to irl- sure oil shipments to the eastern sea- board, by the same token coal must be likewise affected. And coal users will have to exercise the same care in burn- ing this fuel.
 All such restrictions are variously re- garded here in the East. To one man it's natural sequence of our being in the war. To another it's just an injus- tice that is being heaped on one section of the country and not the other. But no matter how it strikes us the situation will have to be accepted for just about what it is-one of deprivation and re- Striction in increasing volume as the war continues and our effort to win it be- comes greater, too. After all if we can insure this nation, and many others, of years of peace and contentment our sac rifices now will be well worth the effort.
 Of course there is criticism of every governmental attempt to regulate the course of the nation during war. That's always the case and always will be. We have made mistakes and probably will make more But there has been an earn est effort to put the nation on war ba- sis, not half war, half peace one. Soon- CT or later we have got to realize that no matter how far away may be the battle fields we are in the thick of it as much as any other fighting nation. When we do such things as fuel restrictions will be accepted without question.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-02
Censorship Troubles

At best, censorship is among the most annoying of wars inconveniences, and it contains within itself the germs of dan- gerous abuses. When any man or group is given authority to decide what other men and women can say, honest differ ei1ces of opinion are sure to lead to bit- ter controversies. That, of course, is why wartime censorship in a democracy is surrounded with every possible safe guard = why the complaint by Governor Ernest c. Gruening of Alaska that the censors have overstepped the bounds of their statutory authority provoked strong reaction in Congress.
 Director Byron Price ordered censor ship of mail between the states and the territory of Alaska in belief, honest be- yond doubt, that the, Presidents instruc- tionS under his general powers as con- mander- r-in-chief constituted ample au- thority. The censorship of communica- tions between the ltates and the terri tories would seem to have justified itself if it has accomplished no more than the one major feat described by the acting director of Naval Intelligence, of sharply decreasing Atlantic sinkings by breaking up ring which was refueling Nazi sub- marines.
 Director Zacharias did not say whether this had to do specifically with Alaskan mail, but Alaska definitely is a war zone and what was accomplished elsewhere shows what might be accomplished by watching communications to and from Alaska. Moreover, the feat described by Director Zacharias did not result from the best-known function of censorship, which is that of preventing the enemy from obtaining useful information. 1t came from the positive use of evidence garnered from censored mail - or per- haps telegrams.
 That evidence was not useful while locked in the censor's head. It had to be communicated to somebody who could identify the members of the refueling ring, arrest them, and break up the activity. As Attorney General Riddle told the Senate Judiciary Committee, it is impossible to draw line by statute with out establishing bulwark behind which enemies of democracy can carry on their machinations to destroy the United States.
 Perhaps one particularly repugnant aspect of such censorship could be con- 3trolled best by a statutory provision lln- iting disclosure by cenSors to law en- forcement agencies and forbidding use of information gained through censorship for any purpose except the prosecution of military activities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-02

Mayor George A. Quigley's recent recommendations for New Britain by which it might cope with an unprece- dented fuel shortage during the winter was no idle pronouncement. On the contrary it was a far-reaching program, some of whose points were rather breath taking in their scope. The mayor sug- gested not only that the public and par ochial schools be closed during January and February, but he urged that there be more union services among the churches. Oddly enough it was Mayor Quigley who directed the New Britain city government during the first World War, so he has recollections of what was required in those days and how much more we must be prepared to make sacri- fees today. As to the mayors school closing idea we have expressed an opin- ion on it some time ago. There's always the danger that thousands of children with two months off during the cold winter months might be more of prob lem than keeping them in school, even though fuel was scarce. As to the church arrangements that is problem which ecclesiastical authorities probably could arrange, if there actually is going to be, worthwhile saving. That's the answer to the entire problem.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-02
WHOLE WHEAT

Perhaps plain wheat may become e staple in the diet of many a lucky family.
 Investigation of the question of the digestibility of wheat bran by the Home Economies Bureau ot the U. s. Agriculture Department showed that when normal persons eat fine wheat bran Q little less than one.half of the contained pro- tein, and little more than one half of the contained carbohyu was digested and absorbed; when coarse bran was used, less than one. third of the protein and more than onc-half of the carbohydrate in the bran was digested and az sorbed.
 Under zindhede's observation two men lived on @ diet of plain whole wheat bread and margarine for 26l days, except for Christmas vaca ton of 22 days and Whitsunoay vacation of I5 days, during which vacations the men ate also wegeta- bles, and a period of eighteen days during which they ate strawberries and milk. The wheat was coarsely ground at home and the bread was home baked--nothing removed from the plain wheat. The men worked part of the time in the laboratory, part of the time in the garden. Pos- tive protein balance was main tained throughout the 261 days, di- gestion was good, and the men felt we'll and vigorous. When a similar experiment. was tried with refined white bread instead of whole wheat bread. the men lost strength and energy rapidly, and suffered head aches, dizziness and other unpleas- ant symptoms. Hindehede attributed the difference largely to the high biologic value of the protein in the bran, which supplements the in- ferior protein of the kernel. He found that the bran portion of wheat is digested as thoroughly and completely by man as 1t is by do- mestic animals.
 On request I'll mail to any one who provides a three-cerlt-stamped envelope bearing his address 9 pamphlet "Wheat to Eat" which tells how to use plain wheat in the daily dietary.
 do not advise invalids to eat plain wheat, unless by and with consent of their own physicians. But do urge well folk everywhere to keep a supply of plain wheat in the house and use 1t as a staple in the everyday diet. It may be eaten both raw and cooked. If enough of 1t is consumed daily, in place of re- fined wheat products, 1t will prevent or cure many common ailments for which people take far too much medicine for the good of their health.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-02
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Less Crl This Winter

With the shortage of fue' and the necessity for keeping our homes cooler this winter there will prob. ably be 8 great increase in the prev. alence of colds. (H. W. E.)
 Answer-No, no, you have it all wrong. If we do not overheat our houses, as has long been the cus- tom in America, we are likely to have less respiratory infection. Send twenty-five cents and stamped enc velorse bearing your address, for booklet "Call 1t Cri". It tells you how to prevent and treat the conas mon respiratory infections. also about tonsils, adenoids, sinusitis, bronchitis, fool proof cough med icine etc.
 Hypothyroid Young Woman
 Girl, 21, won honors at school. good typist, always has had good health, wears glasses, is about l6 pounds overweight, constantly coni- plains of feeling cold, falls asleep wherever she is. (Mrs. c. w. R)
 Answer-Your description sug- gests that your daughter has hy- pothyroidism. She should consult her physician about 1t. Meanwhile 1t can do no harm for her to take an Iodin Ration. Send stamped en- velope bearing your address for ir1- structions.
 Corn Coll0dlOn
 Please give the recipe for your fa- nous corn cure. (E. Do
 Answer-It is not a cure, and it is not my invention. Paint corn or callus once daily with solution of 30 grains of salicylic acid in one half ounce of flexible collodion. Copyright 1943, John F. Dille Co)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-02

The Hartford Times raises the question of East Hartford becoming city during the 1943 session of the Legislature. It seems that the towns present Common Council is Republican-controlled and so will be the General Assembly. It dosen't seem as if either Democrats or Republi- cans would interpose any objections If a community wanted to receive munich pal charter. After all that's sign of progress. Incidentally there are smaller cities in Connecticut than East Hartford will be, if granted charter. Of course the change from town to city is one involving considerable change in mode of government. It calls for paid officials, etc. East Hartford should resolve on modern municipal government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-02
NEXT: Bonuses.
HEADLINES
 and HILARITY

Now that the Touhy gang IS back in jail, Chicago youngsters are allowed out to play without their bullet-proof vests.
 New Years Eve Is the only night in the year when large percen. tage of the population can get drowned, even on dry land.
 5ureSt predictions for ietS are that George Bernard Shaw VIII not marry, and Tommy Manviile will.
 Tn these days of slaeksclad women, the old joke could be phFased: Who was that man l Eeen you with fast night2 That was no man-my wife's . defense worker.
 OroceFg Warning: Never put or until tomorrow what you can buy today-it will probably be ration. cd!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-02

about as he wants to and then ilx 1t all up with few hurried words said at night or on Sunday, he Is going to awaken some day to the realization that he is tragically mis- taken.
 Then again we should pray thonghtlully. Shakespeare has said that words without thought never to heaven go." Our Lord spoke about people who in their praying thought they would be heard for their much speaking. But the Lord no more likes to hear . tumble of lncoherent nothlngness than you and ! Ike Go hear it. We are to pray with the spirit, and we are to pray with the understanding also.
 Last of al. VIC must pray with faith-faith that dod can answer our prayers. and faith that He will. And always t should be borne in mind that # He does not give us precisely what VIC ask for. He wlll do us the iTnmeasurable favor Of giving us something better.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-02

drafted by Hull though 1t bore his signature.
 Behind all this is the fact Bolivian tin and metal workers have been paid starvation wages for years, usually work about three weeksS then 90 home to raise food. To remedy this, Wallace's BEW arranged to pay a somewhat higher price for Bo- livian metals, on. the ground that higher wages make for quicker, more regular tin pro- ductiOn.
 However, the big tin barons of Bolivia never passed the increase on to the workers. AS Q result, production has been falling, and resentment against the United States in Bolivia has been mount ing.
 Tn fact, the United States Is so unpopular that the Bolivian Congress only ratified the Rio de JaneirO declarations against the Axis by a majority of one vote. Since then, every un- popular move by the tin bar0ns or by the Bolivian government has been blamed on the United States. In the minds of the Bolivian people this country has been made to appear just as oppressive as Germany. And now with Ambassador B0al inter- vening to prevent increased wages and improved labor con- ditions, Vice President Wallace fears that popular indignation may boil over.
 Under the circumstances, de- mands are being made that Am- basSador Boal be recalled. Whether he keeps his job depends on the career clique in the State Depart ment.
 Secretary of State Cordell Hull has issued a denial that Ambas- sador Boal attempted to block legislation for improving labor conditions in Bolivia. He cited the American good-neighbor poll icy, the principal tenet of which is non-interference with internal affairs of other American re- publics. AS sufficient witness to what we have always stood for and what we shall continue to stand for"
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trasted with 81 now. Such summarized disclosures could be somewhat unfair to the administration of this war and yet remain startling and alarming. One out let for renewed congressional vigor after the New Year might be sn honest, earn est inquiry to see whether this enormous increase can possibly be justified.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-02

Looking back on the first year of the war, Admiral Ross T. Mo- Intire, personal physician to the President, says:
 "This has been one of the Presidents best years. He hasn't been sick 8 day since Pearl HarbOr. In fact, he hasn't been sick for IS months. His last illness was in May, 1941, when he had that intestinal up- set for ten or twelve days.
 ''He started Q cold the other day, but we hoped on 1t right away and knocked 1t out. In a case like that, we cut down on his food, and shift to fluids, and the President alkalizes him. self.
 "That was on a Tuesday and at first I thought we might have to cancel the Presidents Tues day afternoon press conference. But he snapped out of 1t so we'll that let him go ahead with the conference.
 "It's not hard to put the President on a light diet at such g time, because he actually likes milk toast and boiled rice, mad that's what he gets when he has a cold"
 Admiral McIntire visits the President, sick or well, every morn ing at his bedside. His latest announcement, as the President hears the end of ten years in office, is: He's exceptionally we'll CAPITAL CHAFF
 Mrs. Eisenhower, wife of the North African commander, got a letter from her husband on Christmas morning. He had talk en time out from preparing the offensive against Tunisia, to write his wife a Christmas letter on Dec. IA. It arrived exactly on time CIO leaders Jim Carey,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-02

One of the strongest answers given the rising tide of prohibition was the recent survey conducted at Army posts and camps through the Office of War Infor- nation. It proved what many of us have claimed, namely, that our armed forces aren't the hard-drinking lot that many critics paint them to be. And, n our way of thinking the worst way to curb whatever drinking there may be among soldiers, etc., would be national prohibition. It has not improved With age.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-02
Current Comment

I cannot allow this disturbance to continue. I am going to main- tain order at any cost. Sir Roger Lumley, British gover- nor of Bombay Province. India.
 
 When we approach that sacred peace table, we must cast out of our hearts all thought of revenge and hatred. Senator George Norris of Nebras- ka.
 The interpreters of the world-- preachers. teachers. artists, writ ers-are not to be cheer leaoers. There is no cheering section in to-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-02

pany customary practice estab- lished prior to october {, 1922. The one impor- ta nt restriction on all such auto matic increases is that they must not be used by the employer as the basis for a request that the price ceiling be raise d on the goods he manu-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-02

GGVcE GUHVw AoNVNAVo VA WAN services he performs.
 In general there are five types of employees who may be given these automatic increases without govern ment approval:
 1. Individual promotions or re- classifications. If you are pro- noted or transferred from job at $35 a week to one customarily pay ing $45, you're entitled to the $45. If you have been a Accent an hour messenger boy or file clerk and you are promoted to stenagraphic work which has customarily been paid for at the rate of 50 cents an hour, the boss can give you the extra dime without asking the govern ment.
 RAISES FOR MERIT
 2. Individual m crit increases within established rate ranges. Sup posing you are hired to sell grocer ies at the going rate of SIS a week. But by diligent application, at the end of six months or year, you have proved so handy and you have such a winning smile that the cus- toners start asking to be waited on by you. You're good. The boss wants to reward you and raise your pay to $20. He can do 1t provided he has other clerks in the store do- ing the same work you're doing and getting $20 or more-clerks who be- gan at SIS just as you did.
 3. Operation of an established plan of wage increases based on length of service. Suppose the Big Store has customary, fixed Eched- ule of pay. Beginners, $1750 @ week, raised to $20 after one years service, $22.50 after two years, $25 after three years, $50 after four years, $35 after five years. Those customary length-of service raises can still be made, even though there is no written agreement. PATCHWORK PAY
 {. Increased productivity under piece work or incentive plan. You work in a gimmick factory. It's a piece-work shop. The established rate for making gimmicks is 10 cents a dozen. It has always taken you about a minute to make a gin1- mick, so you have been averaging 50 cents an hour or $4 a day. But along comes the war. The demand for gimmicks is terrific. You get all patriotic and start working as you never worked before. First thing you know, you're turning out gimmick in 45 seconds. That makes you 30 cents an hour, or $6.4O a day. You're entitled to 1t and no official permission from the government is necessary.
 5. Operation of an apprentice or training system. Any place there is an established system whereby beginners come into shop to learn trade at a beginners wage, then graduate to a journeyman's wage scale when the apprenticeship is over, can go right on with the bus mess as usual.
 Now it might seem that there are a number of loopholes in this reg ulation which would permit lot Of chiseling on the part of employers who want to hold their labor forces together by paying better wages But the catch is that every increase granted under this order must be in accordance with established GUS tom for that prticular employer It is a custom that must have been in effect on October 3, 1922, for wages, and October 27, 1922, for salaries under $5,000 a year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-02
Worth Checking

Senator Byrd of Virginia, who is try ino fo promote economy in non-wal serv- lces. says that in World War 1 we had folfr civilian government employees for eVerv ia members of the armed services In thls war, he says, we have four civll- inns for every seven members Of the arm ed forces. .....o
 when the first World War ended there uIsre SO governmental agencies, as con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-02
Health By Dr.. William Brady

signed letters pertaining 7. per- sonai health and hygiene. not to disease, diagnosis or treatment. win be answered by pr. 9rady U . stamped self.addressed envelope is enclosed. Letters should be brief and written in ink. No reply can be made to queries not conform ing to instructions. Address pr. William Brady, National News. paper Service, 32O West Madison Street, Chicago m. .a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-02
Selected Poem
THE GOLDEN FLEECE

CLouis GInsherg in the New York Sum Unmoored from many an aerodrome, New argosies of bombers fly; New Argonauts of heroes roam
 The vast sayannahs of the sky. Under the lofty consultations,
 Down on the dragons brood they glide Armadas of United Nations
 Over the fabIed Indies ride Those modern Jasons. souls ailTe.
 That saii as from Q tale Of Greece, On plnlOns Of the hearts desire
 Will gain again the Golden Fleece.
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enemies.
 How shall we pray?
 First of all, with sincerity. No one ever prays well who does not sin- cerely try every day to match his life and his pray CTS. If anyon c thinks that he can live his life day by day inst
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-02
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY By EARL L. DOUGLASS D. D.
HOW TO PRAY

HOW TO PRAY
 Prayer moves the hand that moves the universe. It is the voice of faith rising from earth to heaven. It is key which opens the doors of the morning and bolts the door at night against the stealth of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-02
By PETER EDISON

By PETER EDISON
 Waterbury Democrat Washington
 COrrespOndentl
 Who can get an increase in wages under the governments war time wage stabilization policy?
 The answer is contained in the War Labor Boards General Order No. 5, setting forth the classes of individual employees whose wages may be raised without approval and even without appeal to WLB. Such increases can be made automatic ally by the employer, if they follow a fixed wage agreement policy, such as a union labor contract or a coln-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-02

T0rped0ed vlth his mates. James Hltchln. a Liverpool, England, sea man, swan through shark infested waters to recover Q bundle of biall- kets floating 4o0 yards frum the raft.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-02
Washington Merry-Go-R Round
Excellent Health, Bears Up We'll Under War Stron
 Hasn't Been Sick Day for lS Months Says AdmruPhyseon Wallace Up by American Envo Interference in Bovo Ambassador Protests Asanst Higher Wages for MetoI Miners
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BY DREW PEARSON

the end of his tenth year office on Roosevelt almost better
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-02
A Thought for Today

And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.-JOhn 5:15.
  They never sought in vain that sought the Lord arightl-Burns.