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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11
nnrsInE. YOU sTOOGE!


One victim of the humiliation TO
which many badly managed hos
pitfalls subject patients or patrons,
writes:
was quite amused when you
said one should have an UNDER
standing with the doctor before
going to the hospital, concerning
the presence Of the husband In the
delivery room when the baby Is
born.
No. no, M a'am, I said one should
have that understanding with the
doctor before one engages the doc
tor. If one waits until the time
comes to have the baby, one plays
into the hands Of the snooty hospi-
tai superintendent and his or her
crew-and unfortunately ones own
physician seldom has the moral
courage to oppose the rules the crew
sets up for the guidance Of such
meek little men.
I engaged my doctor because
he promised that my husband
could be with me and my hus-
band wanted to and had promised
that he would remain right at my
side. Yet at the time was
wheeled into the delivery room.
he was told to wait outside. When
they didn't call him after a while
I started screaming for him and
he came in, but the doctor asked
him to leave -.
The wretched little sycophant--
alas for the welfare Of the people,
there are too many thousands like
him in the profession today.
-. the doctor asked him to
leave as it was against the rules
and regulations. Naturally he
left, thinking 1t was for my BEN
eft. But believe me 1t wasn't ).
Not only that, but something is
lacking from our marriage, that
sense of having gone through
something together.
Yes, indeed, something was lack
ing-a matter of manhood and self
respect.
Any husband who does not re-
main right there with his wife when
the miracle happens. well there is
something lacking in him, even
though 1t be the effect Of the mis-
cradle education we give boys and
girls in the public school. s.
AS general practitioner, an exs
intern and an ex-staff member I
have seen a few things in hospital
delivery rooms-things I'd rather
not tell about, but will. perhaps. II
the hospital people whose "ruleS
and regulations" 50 conveniently
cover up fragrant errors, continue
to defy the public. :
The proper place for a real man
is with his wife when she is bear
ing their baby, not playing the role
of stooge out in the corridor. =
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11

eral as though ne
W ere a father
confessor, with
out fear Of later
reprimand a n d
with assurance
that his COM
plant will be in
vestigated.
This is one Of
the proudest ira
ditions of OTTG-
the Office of the
Inspector Gener-
ais Department.
T he complaints
they hear m a.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11
Selected Poem
MORNING

Gertrude May Lutz in The Christian Science
Monitor)
Morning comes
light level with eyes:
morning
q spider web
catching It's dew and birds
Oh, byae felt morning
ache In the throat
round as a swollen bud,
heard my breath Still
20 sound
that left no other space.
Morning-that hour
when every bird singEi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11
AS A MATTER OF FACT

The Nazis have now adopted Chopin as
a German. The Polish composer who
was part French was formerly taboo in
Germany, that is his music. Now the
Nazis, who admire the patriotic charac-
ter of his music, have decided he must
have been a German. Be that as it may,
his music will still appeal to all lovers
of Chopin music as completely Polish in
character
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11

While they could not speak for
the President, 1t was the con-
sensus Of this group, Willkie was
told, that he would be the ideal
choice for this important war job.
Willkie gave his friend the fol-
lowing reply:
Naturally 1 should be hon.
Ored to serve my country in
such an important capacity. But
1t would be mistake for the
President to make me Secretary
of the Navy for this reason. We
are on the verge Of tremen-
dous invasion. The plans for
that invasion were made long
ago. could add nothing to
them. Nor could add any
thing to their execution. / know
nothing about the Navy, and 1t
would be a mistake to appoint
me.
Furthermore, at time like
this, my appointment would
be considered political, and poll
tics should play no part In war
time, especially on the eve of
a great invasion. At these times
our country comes first. / know
that the President, who is out
of town and hasn't talked to
your friends, will feel the same
way"
MORGENTHAU INSPECTION
Woodworking Henry Morgen-
THAI recently caused a furore in
the Treasury Department which
might we'll be emulated by other
Cabinet members.
The Secretary of the Treasury
decided to make surprise inspec-
ton of his own shop. So, at
about 3 p. m. one warm day last
week. he walked into one of the
Treasury divisions.
1t was enjoying not exactly
Shutdown strike, but at least a sit
down. One young lady was read
ing a book, another was perusing
magazine, one was eating an ice
cream cone, another had her
Shapely legs on radiator, dream
ing about spring, as the dignified
secretary Of the treasury stepped
in. In fairness, it should be
said that heir chiefs had been
out of town several days on
necessary war business.
However, the dismayed Secre-
tary of the Treasury did not find
one lady who was working dill
gently. He inquired what it was
about.
1.-THE Byrd report" she re-
piled, referring to the inquiry
on Government efficiency IN
dertaken by Senator Byrd of
Virginia.
THANK God Byrd isn't here
now" exploded MOrgenthau.
Afterward, Morgenthau called in
some Of his high executives and
raised Cain. He ordered a tight
ening up Of the woman power
situation and also expects to make
surprise inspection trips more
frequently.
NOTE-Secretary of the In
terror Ickes also used to drop in
on his employees, much to their
annoyance. In the Coolidge adj
ministration, Secetary of State
Kellogg, and in the Hoover Ad-
ministration, SECRETARY OF State
Stimson did the same.
SECRETARY OF
TREASURY ALDRICH?
One OF the most active behind
the-scenes operators for Tom
Dewey continues 10 be charming,
impressive Winthrop Aldrich,
head OF the Chase National
Bank and member OF the Rookie.
Teller family.
Aldrich has been calling in all
sort OF people from all over the
country 10 tell them about Dewey,
He has concentrated especially
on certain key newspaper publish
ers. and on leaders OF the radio
Industry and OF the motion-ple.
tnre industry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11

ductS OF q Gems
tuIy or two ago
We travel LONG
distances, but We
do not succeed IN
getting away
from ourselves
any better than
our ancestors did
Probably the
worst aspect oi
superflcisiity III
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11

The shadblow shimmering in the woods
and along the way assures one that the
season is advancing. Sometimes the shad-
blow seems just as striking as dogwood
than which there is nothing more spectac-
ular when seen in profusion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11

The complications of modern life are
indeed puzzling to youth in search of an
education Director of the FBI ]. Edgar
Hoover says regarding this: Education
too often is placed on a production line
basis. Textbook learning alone does not
equip boy properly to meet the compli-
cations of modern life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11
Daily Almanac

Moon rises ~ ii:2s .. m. (gar time)
sun rises ~ $50 .. M. sets ~ 1855 .. m.
fEaF tlme)
Vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes
after sunset.
the Old Farmers Almanac says pasture
fences wont wait fixing much longer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11

An important food question of the day
seems to be when is a hamburger not
hamburger. Choice chopped steak doesn't
class as a hamburger evidently. The
Super-duoer grade is evidently boeuf la
something or other, and delicacy not
to be considered for the mot rationed"
class.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11
= NATIONAL
SPOTLIGHT
How The /. G.
'WatchdOgS' PrOwl
BY PETER EDISON
Waterbury Democrat) Washington
CORRESPONDENT

When an Army inspector general
comes on a military reservation to
give an Army organization its Off
cial going over; every man on the
post, civilian or soldier, is notified
and If any one Of them has any
complaint to make about anything,
he can tell it to the inspector gem
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11
Views OF The Press

Of the spirit that rose above all
shortcomings to sheer grandeur of
soul.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11

friend Wendell Wilkes who close to tne
beer discussing him the Navy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11
STRENGTH
FOR THE DAY
By EARL l. DOUGLASS. D. d.

THINKING THAT COUNTS
Superflciality Is q devastating
curse In this modern age OF ours.
We produce lots Of goods. but they
lack quality OF the handmade prod
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11
Washington Merry-G o-Round
BY
DREW PEARSON

We Discussed Navy Chief Friends He's the Wrong Man.
orgenou Surprise Inspection Catches His Employees Lootns
Banker Adeh Called Dewys Treasury Choice Busy Boosting Him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11
Your Health !
By Dr.. William Brady

Signed letters pertaining 20 per-
sOnal health and hygiene, mot 70
disease. diagnosis Of treatment,
viii be answered by DR.. Brady u
. stamped self-ad1ressed envelope
Is enclosed. Letters should be brief
and written in ink. No reply can
b. made 10 queries not conform
ing to instructions. Address pr.
william Brady, National News
paper Service, $40 West Madison
Street. Chicago, Ill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11
A Thought for Today

II the spirit Of the ruler rise up against thee,
leave not the place; for yielding pacifieth great
Observation-Disclosures 1914.
When all the Establishments Of life are gone,
The coward sneakS to death, the brave live
on.
DIR. Sewell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-11

Copyright, 1914, by United
Feature Syndicate, IncD
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-03
THIRD C | A IS
or PARACHUTE
TROOPS JUMPS

FORT BENNlNG, Ga.-F.t.y en-
lis, G men, the third class Of Negro
oa.atroopers 20 reach the advance
stage OF training a. the Parachute
school Fort Benning. Georgia are
-C ,edulcd 20 make their fve quail
.y.u- jumps from planes thiS week,
he War Department announced this
week.
The second class o. Negro para
erS. nam oer.ng 20 pri@a,es.
VAS presented with silver parachu.
lists wings on Saturday NAY 90.
ga THIS group brought 10 g.
he total number Of enlisted men
sSi-ned TO the 555th Parachute In
tantrY- company, which was acti-
ya'ed al Fort Bcnning in January.
,944.
Ten Negro commissioned officers
are presently serving with the
555th. Additional personnel accept
ed for the company have already
entered the primary phases Of para
chute school training
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-03
BY FLETCHER p. MARTIN

BOUGAINVILLE. - BY Courier
The second campaign on Bougain-
vile has entered It's final phase with
additional American victories II is
referred to here as the second cam
paIsr. when IN reality i; IS a con-
..nuatlon OF the original begun in
November when American forces
made landings around Princess Au-
.usia Bay. carving and securing a
5eachhead
One Of the most Important ele-
ments o. the last two months Of
battle vas the introduction into
World War II Of Negro infantry On
April 3. units OF the oath infantry
regiment moved into the forward
wall Saddled between elements of
the 37;h Division Later came ele-
merts Of the 93yd Division whose
II .>S!cn was two-fold, tD form a
pay, Of our defense by depth. -
So. through enemy forces outs de
the pcrlnetcr and find. attack. and
destroy japanese bands
The memorable advances Of the
mounted his s,eed and rode of in
all directions When these AmerI-
san Negro troops and the NipponeSe
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-03

A vast educational system TO in
struct men at all levels has been
built up by the Army, Colonel S. d.
Ringsdorf. commanding officer OF
District No. !. with headquarters in
Detroit. stated last week. 1t is de-
signed 10 train the soldier TO fighS
the scientific war in which We are
engaged bu: will also serve 10 pre-
pare him for the professions and
trades of the future
The Armed Forces institute pro-
vides correspondence courses a; all
levels Of intelligence and learning.
and sends rs lessons even 70 the
front lines IN all quarters OF the
Globe The Serv &c schools and Ord
nance schools give the soldier prac-
teal work IN a great var ETY. Of oc-
equations ard trades The college
Army Specialized Training Program
offers advanced work in medicine.
dentistry. advanced engineering. and
foreign languages.
A most important but little publ
cized phase OF the work is the Spe-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-03
Bougainvile Campaign
Stars Negro Inf antry

clashed. ii was a field day Of bullet
Negro infantry forces meeting
checks here and there were short
Of phenomenal Under the command
Of the American Division they nov
ed like the proverbial knight who
throwing Competent and sober off,
GERS admitted that the heretofore
untried Negro foot-soldier was fast
winning his spurs. and carrying out
his mission with credit.
What caused the Japanese brief
and befuddled offensive still re-
mains a question. One popular be-
lie. is that lack Of supplies smoked
the enemy out gun fire being a
speeder death than hunger What
ever reason propelled them they
now carry with them northward -
perhaps 10 Buka.
There are reasons for our NEGRO
troopSl success. When the Gath and
93rd took up the cudgels, they pos
SeSsed three advantages: ID they
had the fire power. 90 they had
reserve strength, 81 and most inn
por,snt OF al. they had a sense OF
ultimate victory. Combine these in
any force. will make il not in
vincible. but difficult 10 defeat
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-03
LOSES LEG TO
IA P S, ANXIOUS
TO WORK AGAIN
BY CHARLES WARTMAN

Declaring that he was anxious 10
GET back into civilian life and 20
10 work. Cpl John Woods OF New
York City described 10 the reporters
from the Michigan Chronicle last
week how he lost his left leg from
machine gun fire in the Southwest
Pacific Woods is now a patient in
tho Percy Jones hospital in Battle
Creek, Mich.
Woods was a cook or the PennSyl-
vania Railroad before the war and
was among the first troops sent 20
the Pacific area. 1T seems thai the
bombs had not stopped falling on
Pearl Harbor before We were on our.
way" he said.
Had Varied Career
Woods had quite an unusual story
20 tell IN regard TO the many differ
ent commands and services he had
seen action with. He was with the
Names for 20 months, the Navy
eight months and the Air Corps for
the rest Of the time. He entered the
theatre as a member Of an Engineer
unit ard was transferred 20 the
Medics
Besides serving in many different
branches Cpl Woods saw quite a
on Of he Pacific area He was 'on
GuadalcAnal. New HEIR des New
Caledonia Honolulu and he Flies
Survived l3 Operations
Woods explained 20 the reporters
that efforts mad been made for l3
months 10 save MS leg and that ne
had undergone - operations during
that period. Finally II VAS decided
that his left leg would have 10 be
amputa:ed just below the knee
While have 20 walk with an ef-
fort" Woods sad, u lake advantage
q the passes offered IRE 20 get out
into Battle Creek ard the surround
.ng area am gong 20 20 10 New
York as soon as my artificial leg Is
serviceab,e
Woods was not az al. downhear.ed,
out quite cheerful He had just come
n of a pass when ne was inter-
viewed Il believe that the war VIII
20 5 long way 10 correct many Of
the erroneous imp-e S. ors which
nave caused 50 much racial diff
Guilty A. hore.' he sad
Woods is married and has no
children
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-03

blind TO that glazing gap between
!dealistit professions Of selfish be-
havor hiatt We didn': realize how
much democracy was. Il IS an in
escapaoie lesson OF history that
something is born Of the agony of
crisis. Out Of the crisis OF the
world new leaders are emerging
The winning OF the war, the reso-
luton of the world crisis, will not
solve the crisis OF democracy. This
must await the creation OF new
moods and new followers, and OF
new methods of leadership among
the leaders
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-03
Economist Invited
To Wisconsin Univ.

INSTITUTE. w Va - Thomas z
PoSey professor Of economics al
West Virginia State cole &c. has
been invited 10 be ore Of the guest
lecturers and students ~ the Uni
versitv Of w sconSln School for
Workers during lis Goth anniversary
Of service 70 labor This honor was
accorded 10 Professor Posey because
OF his expert and specialized knowl-
edge Of The labor movement. and
also because Of MS experience in the
labor movement itself
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-03
Army Education System
Prepares Men To Serve

cial Training Units For il,terates,
the non-English speaking and edu-
cationally retarded. The Army esti-
mates there are about 500. 900 litter
ates in the United States who are
otherwise qualified for military
service.
Holabird Cited
Particular mention IS made II the
bulletins OF an interesting Special
Trs.n ming Unit in operation al the
Holab.rd Signal Depot Baltimore,
Nd where 500 ill;erate negro so.-
dlers are studying under ne gu.d-
ance OF unit officers and NeEro
instructor staff Of number Of Nor
nal school graduates, three doctors
Of philosophy. 45 men With bachelor
degrees, and Is With masters de-
grees.
Primary Election will he held July
IL. IL IS your solemn and moral duty
IN register and vote
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-03
COAST GUARD LEADS IN NEGRO OFFICERS
FIRST BRANCH
TO COMMISSION
NEGRO MEMBERS

TIE Arst branch - ne Naval
Service - commission Negroes. ne
l. ) Coast Gud-d now Gas the
hIgaes: perceh;a-e Of commissioned
and non-commIssIoned NeC-o osh-
GERS IN the armed forces L : Coast
Guard headquarters reported this
week
WITH approximately 1000 Negroes
serving in the Coast Guaro on
March g., 1914. a total OF 900 coll
ored men were officers Two OF
these officers had been Commits
stoned as leu,endnts AMI another
as ensign The others included
warrant officers chief petty officers.
/ and first, second and third class
petty officers
Has High Percentage
The high percentage Of Negro
officers Mas revealed by Coast
/ Guard headquarters. in connection
with the current drive for the vol-
urteer enlistment - 100 Nero
youals. u years Of age in the Stew
ard Mates branch OF the service.
Pointing out that promotions viii
be rapid in this branch. and that
Negroes work ana fight side by
side with other Coast GuagdSmen,
the Coast Guard stressed the fact
that stewards mates may work
themselves up through the ranks as
vel. as al. other Coas; Guard re-
cyltS.
! Proof Of such advancement was
cited in the case OF 1t. Clarence
! SamueiS. the first Negro commits
stoned officer in the Naval Service.
/ Lieutenant Samuels entered the
/ Coast Guard service originally as
! a stewards mate. In the years
which followed. he advanced stead
lily through the ranks until he be-
! came warrant officer and boatswain
a, the Manhattan Beach training
/ station. Appointed 20 the board Of
! education there. he served as in
I structor in practical seamanship
| and regulations Following a re-
cen, tour o. duty in the active war
zones. Lieutenant Samuels is now
| studying for further advancement
at Fort McHenry, Md
| Detroit Man Commissioned
The other two commissioned Ne
/ gro officers in the Coast Guard.
II Joseph J. jenkins. OF Detroit.
/ Mich. and Ensign Harvey c Russell.
j.. Of Louisville, XIV. are both
+ graduates OF the United States Coast
Guard Academy a. New London,
Conn. where both entered through
competitive examinations. Both
are nov on active duty.
Negro officers in the y. S. Coast
Guard on March 81, the majority
OF whom entered the service as
stewards mates. included:
Commissioned Officers 100000. 3
Warrant Officers ............... 2
Chief Petty Officers .......... as
First Class Petty Officers ...... ZOO
Second Class Petty Officers .285
Third Class Petty Officers ......433
4ObdL sSVo
Evening star., 1944-07-28
Neville New Head
OF Stars and Stripes
n the Axsoeiated preas

d tne A8eoctated FfeAS.
ROME, July 2s.-The name Of
Capt. Robert Neville. -. New York
newspaperman and foreign CORE
spondent, appeared At the masthead
Of the Mediterranean editions oi
the Stars and Stripes today as the
new publications ofncer, succeeding
Col. Egbert White, who was re.
moved fortnight ago.
| simultaneously, staff members In
Rome were informed the paper had
been transferred from the auspices
Of the Services of Supply to the
Public Relations Once Of the Army
Stan members expressed enthu-
siam over appointment OF Capt
Neville, but some said they were in
clined to regard public relations
control As q possible opening To
transform Stars and Stripes from q
GI newspaper to strictly an Army
organ.
But both Capt. Neville and Col.
White have plugged for more free
dom to report controversial issues
on the home front, including details
OF the political campaign, and for
keeping the paper as "GI" as pos
sible in the presentation of the news
and views of soldiers.
Stan members said they under
stood Brig. Gen. Tristram Tupper
public relations chief, had given un-
omcial assurance that Stars and
Strips would be permitted to operate
with little oficial interference.
Evening star., 1944-07-28
Former Gov. Bartlett
Marries District Woman

By the Associated Press,
Former Gov. John Henry Bartlett
OF New Hampshire and Mildred
Elizabeth lawson OF Washington
were married at All Souls Episcopal
Church last night. The Rev. Henry
H. D. sterrett officiated.
The bride was attended by her
daughter, Mrs. Lucille Cobb, Jack
sonyille, Fla, and the best man was
Calvin Page Bartlett, Weston, Mass,
son Of the bridegroom.
Mr.. Bartlett served as Governor OF
New Hampshire In 19l9-l020 and
was First Assistant Postmaster Gen.
eral during the Coolidge admins
tration. His most recent Washing
ton post was chairman of the Joint
international Committee on Boun-
daries Between the United States
and Canada under President Roose-
velt.
After the ceremony the couple left
for the Bartlett home. in Sunapee.
N. Mex, where they will spend Au-
gust.
Evening star., 1944-07-28
Bettejane Greer Granted
Divorce From Rudy va||ee

by the Associated FreSS.
LOS ANGELES, July 28.-Bette-
jane Greer Vallee, who is 70 year.
younger than Rudy Vallee, told 9
judge yesterday that Rudy called
her beautiful but dumb" She got
divorce without a contest.
A few minutes later Vallee's press
agent ph0ned to ask If the divorce
had been granted. Told it was, he
said for Rudy:
"Bettejane Is one OF the finest
persons I have ever known"
However, Bettyjane told the court
He said 1 was stupid and had the
mind of a child. But loved Rudy
very much and tried to make a &c
Of our marriage. 1t was no use.
Mrs Vallee then broke into tears.
She has asked for nothing from
me but her freedom" Vallee's agent
read from the crooner's statement
Mrs. Vallee. who is 10, has a movie
contract paying her $3.50 a week.
Rudy told me he wanted hi,
freedom" Bettyjane testified. He
had been a bachelor so long he felt
he wasn't meant to be married"
The Vallees separated twice after
their marriage eight months ago
Vallee was married twice before, fol-
short periods. He recently was re-
tired as a lieutenant in the Coast
Guard Reserve.