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Evening star., 1944-12-13
Mother Renews Fight
For Joan Lanqan, II

In a brief on file in the Court OF
Appeals today, Joan Manners, seek
ing custody of her 11-year-old
daughter, Joan Langan, contended
that her fitness, ability and affec-
ton" as mother were established
during hearings before Justice T..
Alan Goldsborough in District Court
last March.
At that time, Justice Colds
borough, after three-week hear
ing, awarded custody of the child
to the father, John Langan, former
Hollywood director, now employed
by the Government. Miss Manners,
once a movie extra" at that time
charged that Mr.. Langan was not
the child's father.
In her brief, filed under the name
of Lorna Langan in connection
with an appeal taken from Justice
Goldsborough's decision, Miss Man.
ners said the lower court erred in
failing to give full faith and
credit" to a decree of the Mont
gomery County Circuit Court In
Rockville, Md, which awarded the
child to the mother.
She also asked that if the appel
late court confirms Justice Colds
borough's ruling. she should be al
lowed reasonable visitation
The brief was filed by william r.
Lichtenberg and Samuel Barker,
attorneys for the former actress.
Evening star., 1944-12-13
Two Trout-3l Pounds

]
ASHTON Idaho HStae He hopefully pulled
Hatchery Assistant Roscoe Hix out
fisherman caught H1apound of 81 pounds-a legal.
Evening star., 1944-12-13

this time" an announcement from
Mr.. Byrnes' ONCE said.
Tires have been one of several
items in which the shortage has
been pronounced, and last Saturday,
manufacturers turning out tubes
and tires for the Army announced
the industry would 60 on a seven
day week in an effort to restore pro-
duction to a satisfactory level.
Mr.. Byrnes announced also that
Thomas G. Blaisdell of the War
Production Board would head
small planning and statistical staff
in the Office of War Mobilization
and Reconversion to coordinate
the planning of the several re-
sponsible agencies for maximum war
production and for the orderly
transition from the war to peace"
Mr.. Blaisdell heads the WPB
planning and statistics division.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-16

The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Republican club will be held Monday evening at o'clock in the Colonial room of the Elton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-16
Borough Briefs
Thomas Studio.

Naugatuck, June 16 - MT. and Mrs. Stephen Bona of St. Albans, Long Island, N. Y, announce the engagement and coming marriage of their daughter Pauline Mary, to B. Clayton Skelly, son of Mrs. Mary M. Skelly, of Ward street and the late Bartholomew Skelly.
 The wedding will take place Sat- urday, July 1, in St. Marys church, Union City. Miss Bona has been a resident of Naugatuck the past two years.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph E. Sommers of Curtiss street observed their 18th wedding anniversary Thursday.
 Corporal Thomas D. Conlon of the U. s. Army Air Forces has re- turned to Langley Field, Virginia after spending a 15-day furlough with his parents, MT. and Mrs. John Conlon of High street.
 Miss Louise Grainger, member of the faculty of Naugatuck high school. who has been at her home in BrOokline, Mass, for the past several weeks, has returned to spend a few days in the borough.
 Mrs. George R. Cronin and family of Rockwell avenue left Thursday for Craigville, Mass, where they will spend the summer months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-16
Crosby Senior
 Prom Held


 The Crosby high school senior gram was held last night at the Wilby gym with more than 225 couples attending. Cliff Skaters or- chestra provided music for dancing. National flags red blue and green pennants representing the city's three high schools and patriotic streamers were used as decorations.
 Those serving on the prom com- mittee were: Edward Cousey, chair man; John Danardo, Olive John son, Alan Hansen, Natalie Reich, William Brown, Robert Hill, Mary Jane Stuart, John Hornbecker, Bar bara Reynolds, Lee Newberry, Fred- erick Hennick, Arlene Keshian and Justine VanaSSe.
 Patrons were William Smith, J. F. Roland, Charles Woodlock, James Lee and William Elwell. Patron esses were Misses Margaret Croft, Mildred Goudy, Gladys White, Flor ence Turnbull, Mrs. James Lee, and Mrs. William Elwell. Among those present was Mayor John s. Mona gan who greeted the senio rclass and wished them success.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-16
SCHOOL PROGRAM
 STAGED IN TENT
l47 Grammar Pupils Re- ceive Diplomas From
 Emil MannWeiIer

Naugatuck, June 16 - One hun- dred and forty-seven grammar school pupils received diplomas at graduation exercises Thursday night at the Futile school grounds. For the first time in the history of the borough, the exercises were held in tnt, tn one ereceted for the cen- tennial pageant Saturday.
 Emil Mannweiller, chairman of the board of education, presented the diplomas and awarded the Jose phine A. Maher prizes of $10 each to 19 students. They were: Salem school, Mildred L. Edwards, Lois A. Hermonat, Donald A. House, James J. Herman, Barbara V. Olson, Dan- iel F. Shanahan, Jean Sutherland, Richard c. Wilmot; Hop Brook school, Frances I. Krzykowski, John H. Kuczynski, Mary c. Tracy, Do- lores J. Witkoski; Central avenue, school. Howard A. Burke, Joby- Ann Christian, William H. Desmond, Roger w. Floyd; Prospect street school, William w. Davison, Frank lin G. Hotchkiss, Jo-Ann Mae 1s- bell.
 MT. Mannweiler also presented trophies representing grammar school league championships to the captains of the St. Francis school basketball and baseball teams.
 Recitations were given by Barbara " Olson, Mary c. Tracy, Daniel F. Shanahan, William H. Desmond, Mildred L. Edwards and Jo-Ann M. Isbell.
 The class sang a variety of songs with Leon R. Corliss, music director, leading.
 The tent was we'll filled for the exercises and it is estimatd that more than 1900 attended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-16
Social Notes

Lorraine Vigeant, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Conrad Vigeant of South mayd road, has won the state prize for an essay on Irish Heroes of World War IT., it was announced yesterday by Hibernian auxiliary, division 5. She is seventh grade pupil of SS. Peter and Paul school.
 Mrs. William A. Amelung of Col umbia boulevard, attended meet ing today of the New Haven County Women's Republican club, of which she is vice president Mrs. Amelung is president of the Waterbury Re- publican club.
 Jefferson s. Smith, son of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Smith of II Park road, graduated cum laude from North wood School at Lake Placid, N. Y. last weekend. He plans to enter Harvard University July under the Navy program. While at Northwood he was second baseman on the var sity baseball team and last winter was acclaimed most valuable hockey player in the school. His father is a member of the Central Y secretaria staff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-16

Mrs. Mary E. Morgren of the Wa terbury Police Department will at- tend convention of the New Eng land Policewoman's Association in Groton June IT and IS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-16
.SOCIE ' Y
Local Residents
 Wed M Florida

Miss Madeline Card, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gard of Wood street, and Seaman First Class, AMM, Thomas J. Cullina1, son of MT. and Mrs. John H. Cullinan also of Wood street, were united in mar riage yesterday morning in St. Aug ustine, Fla. Rev. William Balfe of Waterbury, a LaSalette missionary stationed at St. Augustine, per- formed the ceremony.
 ! The bride, who wore white silk jersey street length dress, was att tended by her sister, Miss Betty Card, as maid of honor and her cousin, Miss Betty Butler as brides maid, John c. Cullinan, brother of the bridegroom, served as best man.
 The bride will reside temporarily at Green Springs, Fla.
 Among those attending the wed- ding from Waterbury were the mother of the bride, Mrs. Roy Card, Mrs. Cards sisters, Mrs. Ellen Judd and Miss Catherine Butler and John Cullinan, father of the bridegroom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-16
CLUB NOTES
Lodge hStaUS
 Ne1C Officers

Installation of officers and an Initiation of new members was held this week by Women of the Moose, Chapter No. 79. Five new members were admitted.
 Officers installed were: Angeline Carisio, graduate regent; May J. Shaw, senior regent; Mary Beckett, junior regent; Louise Thompson, chaplain; May Rinaldi, recorder; Mary Squires, treasurer; Anna Riel- ly, guide; Sally Mulcahy, assistant guide; Marion Buckingham, senti- mel; Catherine Fitzgerald, argus. Margaret Dahl was installing guide.
 Angeline Carisio, graduating re- gent was presented gifts.
 h,rd;E
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-16
ITALIAN DINNER SERVED

Pupils of the eighth grade at B. W. Tinker school prepared and served an Italian dinner Wednes- day evening at the school for mem- bers of the faculty and guests. Wait ing on table were Angeline Poccohhi, Mary Barbino, Mary zappone and Janice Janetty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-16
,,S:s:tak. s:: 9 6- -&dAEso1s%

THE SITUATION: You have a caller with small child, who seems bent on getting hold of one of your breakable, prize possessions.
 WRONG WAY: Pretend not to notice what he is doing, hoping that his mother will stop him in time.
 RIGHT WAY: Say to the child, You want something to play with, don't you?" Then get him some thing else and put the prized ob- ject out of his reach.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-16
Sodality Admits .. NeuU Members

Fifteen new members. seniors in this years graduating class at Sts. Peter and Paul school, were admit ted to the Children of Mary So- dality of Sts. Peter and Paul church at a party in the parish hall We'd nesday night.
 In charge of the affair was Miss Jean Doran, chairman of arrange ments. The Girl Scout troop of the church provided entertainment and plans were made for holiday weekend at Bay View.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-16

Pine Rock circle, Lady Foresters, No. 29, will meet tonight at 7:45 o'clock at Mechanics hall, with Miss Mary F. Franklin, presiding. The business meeting will be followed by bingo party in charge of Mrs Nellie Hayden and Mrs. Mary ODonnell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-16
Births

MT. and Mrs. Domenic Rio of Oxford, announce the birth of a daughter, Christie Jean, June 10 at Grimm hospital, Derby. Mrs. Rio is the former Beryl Houlihan, also of Oxford. The child is a grand daughter of Mrs. Concetta Rio of Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-16
Contract Bridge

The Thursday evening tourna- ment of the Cornell Bridge club, under the direction of Mrs. John c. Moriarty, closed last evening with a banquet at the Chase Country club. Winners were: Mrs. John Kruse and Mrs. John Panalitis, 570; Miss Lillian Ranando and Mrs. David Scopino, 544 1-2; Miss Kath- leen Bowling and Mrs. Thomas Fin negan, 544; Miss Laurie Sullivan and Miss Margaret Dwyer, 539. Top scores for the evening: north and south, Miss Catherine Collins and Miss Helen Barch, 102; Mrs. James Meade and Mrs. R. H. Jager, 97; east and west, Mrs. Albert Lavigne and Mrs. Philip Brodeur, 82 1-2; Mrs. Kruse and Mrs. Palitis, 81 1-2.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-02-01
Rowing Reporters

failure to establish administra-
tive bodies whose decisions are
just and fair and are not subject
to capricious overruling that de-
stroys public respect; for as
Stunning that the American eco
nomic system is chronically sick:
for administering such drugs
as seizures of mills, mines and
railroads, after permitting the
nation to get into so much pain
that narcotic was required.
CAMPAIGN is SET
II is to be assumed that this
speech outlined the course which
Mr.. Willkie proposes to follow
in the post-convention campaign
if he succeeds in obtaining an
other nomination.
The division of the task be-
tween the candidate and. Gov
ernor Wills was carefully ar
ranged. SO was the timing.
A close associate of Mr.. Will
kie, who was connected with
til e 1910 campaign, was in
Montpelier. VT, while Cover
nor Wills speech was being
written, and there he saw not
only the governor but several
Of his confidants. One OF these
visited New York the day the
two speeches were to be made
The same friend Of Mr.. eWillkie
arranged for Governor Wills
broadcast.
There is every evidence that
Mr.. Willkie now is persuaded
that he can do nothing more,
by diplomatic methods; TO curb
the attempt to block his nomi-
nation by stop-Willkie methods,
and has decided to bring the
whole affair into the open.
There is some difference OF
opinion as to how the recent
blast by Pravda will affect Mr..
WILKES candidacy. Some feel
that any effect will be helpful
so far as the nomination is con-
cerned. Many Republicans,
friendly to Russia as military
ally, would dislike intensely to
nominate a man who seemed
too close to Moscow. Every
knock from that source might
be a boost with the COP con-
vcntion.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-02-01
. BARBS .

It's wise not to talk too much
but its still okay to say An
other war bond, please"
Reports have it that Hitler is
in the dumps-which could be
most any place in Berlin.
Shoppers have discovered that
a new expression has come out
of the war-"Sorry, we're all
out.'
In Cleveland an investigation
showed that a great percentage
of the beers ran below 30. Now
the consumers will do the foam
ing.
One road 10 happiness IS
paved with smile stones.
Standing on your dignity
doesn't make you look a bit
bigger.
The Russians aren't boastlng
much about their successes.
They're satisfied to keep their
traps shut-on~the Germans.
The old thin dime still can
put UP a great fight-if you turn
il over TO the March of Dimes.
All wars facilitate the spread
of disease. The flue in America
the filters in Germany.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-02-01
BY PETER EDISON
MOnitOr-Leader Washington
COrresuOndent

over 1000 news releases is
sued through Owl during the
calendar year l943.
OPA was first with 3400,
WPB was second with 1900,
Owl itself was third with 100,
Agriculture fourth with $50, the
Harold l.. Ickes Interior, petrol
cum, coal and related enterprls-
es fifth with 1870, ODT sixth with
474, VINO seventh with 240,
Maritime Commission eighth
with 1877. The remainder of the
handouts were issued by some
40 other assorted civilian war
agencies.
The 1000 total does not in
clude the Army and Navy which
have their own duplicating ma
chimes grinding out their own
news releases. The armed serv-
ices news report consists OF a
number of routine musts, such
as communicates, casualty lists,
promotions, decorations and
contract awards, plus news and
feature stories. The Nays out
put for l943 was go commun-
iques and 2l00 press releases
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-02-01

one pair arrived at grand slam
in no-trump. One pair reached
seven clubs, but only one pair.
Several of the ladies played the
hand at six no-trump, one or
two at six clubs, and one pair
made the fatal mistake Of play
ing it at six hearts.
With South's holding, l be-
lieve she should make an open
ing two-bid. Then if her part
ner has a king queen and a
king, and the proper response
would be four clubs. Three
clubs would show the ace OF
clubs, but jump TO four clubs
shows a good club suit. South
could then bid four no-trump,
then North should jump TO SIX
clubs.
Now South should be able to
count at least spade, three
hearts and two diamonds plus
six clubs IN the North hand, a
total of II tricks. All she had
TO give her partner to make a
grand slam was the jack OF
hearts, queen OF diamonds or a
seven card club suit. Therefore.
it should not be difficult 10 bid
seven no-trump. The contract
of seven clubs should be obvious
with any type of bidding.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-02-01
MORE TAXES

The issue between the Treasury and Congress IN
record to the new tax program is by no means clear
cut Both sides are right and both sides are wron9'
We never will get anywhere taking one side or the
other undscrmnotingy
The Treasury is rioht in conending that os nuch
q. 10 billions in new toxes should be rosed TOR me
double purpose of helping to finance the war WIN
minimum Of borrowing and Of helping to contro' m
fotion.
The Treasury is right in arguing that with no.
tiono income up $50 900, 900 600 and foxes UP ony
S1eOOO,OOOOOO, there is onple new money ovoIl'
able with which to finance further $40 100000 OOo
increase The most elementary mathematics shows
thot otter meeting the proposed boost, we should
still have in excess OF SoO,OOOOOO,OOO more '''
come above toxes, than formerly.
Yet CONGRESS is right in insisting that we can
NOT pov the additional 10000, 600 600 the Treas
ury proposes We can't, that is if taxes continue to
be roised by the old unscienfo, theological, Gloss
conscious hit-ond-mss methods.
When toxotion reaches the level now proposed,
or even that already attained, it runs into difficult
ties that weren't particularly important at Pre-"or
levels. Chief among those difficulties are four that
interIock which we have discussed before and prob
oby will feel impelIed to discuss many times more.
First is the matter Of the distribution Of national
income in general Second is the matter OF the dis
trbution Of war increases in workers incomes
These two distributions os nearly complete
oppostes os it is possible for them to be.
Third is the social philosophy which under|ies
toxoton for the purpose Of financing governmental
operotons-toxotion for revenue. Fourth is the eco
nomc philosophy thot underes toxotion for the
purpose Of controlling initiation.
These, too, almost Numerically opposed and
very nearly rreconciloble.
Until both Treasury and Congress are driven to
cooperate in finding SCIENTIFIC nonpoIitIoo tax
formula that recognizes the quosi-irreconci|obty
Of these interIooking problems, won't be ob|e to
pay what the Treasury asks even though there is, in
the aggregate, ample free income with which to pay.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-02-01
BOVINE PLASMA

The British Medical Journal reports that bovine
blood serum has proved sofe and successful SUBJ
stitute for human plosmo in trial uses. The author
Of the article, with customary professional prudence
makes no final claim for the new substance. Final
judgment is being withheld while tests continue, but
the author stotes that the blood Of buocks and
heifers otter purifying treatment hos proved OF value
in coses where human posmo is normally used.
1t is to be hoped that the eorIy success Of these
tests will be confirmed Plosmo' is becoming in
ereosneIy important life sever, peace os we'll as
war; and have the grim assurance that the mitory
need for it will increase. But the news from Britain
is no signal for sookening Of human posmo con.
tributons That must woit for final proof. And even
If that proof is forthcoming many people will doubt
less want TO continue donating blood their most
direct personal contribution to victory.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-02-01
. IN HOLLYWOOD

smoothly in Wilson's day. will
SON requires 1876 men and wo-
men to do the same job. Which,
as one waggish writer put it,
Merely proves that it's easier to
run the country than TO make
a motion picture.
The Human Comedy is now
showing in its fourth return en-
eagement at Abe Post Theater,
Brooks Field. Texas. Capt. A, D.
Allison, personnel officer, wrote
Director Clarence Brown: This
time I'm lust going to keep 1t
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-02-01
WAR BOON

BY no means should it be taken as approval OF
if we point out tho such q conflict os this does
bring incidental benefits Such, for example, os the
recent word from Ottawa thot the RoyoI Comedian
Navy hos developed pink pill which is both O pre-
ventotive and cure for seosickness.
This little pill = at Ieost we hope it is little =
is sold to be effective the Of three out Of four
VINO otherwise would be miserable oil the time they
were on the woter.
The Conodon claim thot this is q major medical
os'~once will not seem exaggerated to anybody who
is susceptible to seosickness
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-02-01

showing until the guys get
enough of it"
Barbara Stanwyck, h a v n &
servant trouble, too, asked her
handyman whether an applicant
showed up for the maids vacan-
cy. Its this way, Miss STAN
wyck,' blurted Pete, "She was
pig headed, short-waisted, flat
footed and so long-winded you'd
need pile driver to get in a
word edgewise. All / managed to
say to her was no She must
h ave misunderstood me and
loft -
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-02-01
. SO THEY SAY

The Germans think that they
have a chance of winning the
peace. The line is the suggestion
that just around the corner is
waiting the ideal German de-
mocracy and that we should inn
pose no terms which would ham
dicap it.-Lord Vansittart.
There must be fresh reserves
of materiel TO replace that de-
stroyed in combat. We are UNI
dertaking the most difficult and
ambitious military operations in
history and our soldiers must be
supported in every possible
manner.-Gen. George {. Mar
shall.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-02-01
McKENNY ON
BRIDGE
By WILLIAM T.. MCKINNEY
Americas Card Authority

You will notice that no bid
ding is shown with todays
hand. which was played in the
Metropolitan women's pair
championship. North and South
have one spade trick, four
hearts, four diamonds and eight
club tricks-l7 tricks; yet not
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-02-01

Q-Whdt was the 1lrSl state W
enter the Union after framing
of the Constitution?
A-Vermont, in 1871.
Q-What historic event In the
u. S. was signalized by the terse
message, Done?
A-Completition Of the first
railroad TO connect the east and
west coasts, on May 10, 1869
The message was flashed by
telegraph.
Q-When was Florida coded
TO the U. S. by Spain?
An 1919. 1t did not be-
come a state until l845.
Q-Who was the first Anerl-
can TO receive the Nobel Prize
for literature?
A-Sinclair Lewis, in 1880.
Q-What great &C c a 81 o r
brought Paul Revere to Phlla-
delphia on Jan. 9, 1878?
A-The first balloon ascen
sion in the United States.
Q-What is wool-sorters' dis
ease?
A - Affecting workers who
handle wool or hides of animals
this virulent malady is also
known as anthrax.
Q-Where is Antigua?
At is an island in The
British West Indies, discovered
by Columbus in 1893
Q-What is the commercial
use of the metal anthony?
Alt is used in type metal.
w w nav - oPiioSAo
A disorder which may re
suit in inability to read, speak
or comprehend the written Of
spoken word.
Q-What is the Appalachian
Way?
A 950-mile highway con
Meeting Chicago with Charles
ton, S. c.
Q-Where is Buen Ayre?
Alt is an islandin the Dutch
West Indies.
Q-On what day will Easte
Sunday fall this year.
April 8; in 1943, Easte
Sunday was on April Is, tn
latest since 1886.
Q-When was the first gaso
line automobile operated in tn
US?
April 10, 1892. The ca
was driven by its inventor, c. Z
Duryea.
Q-What bridge has tn
greatest channel span in the U S
A-The Huey p. Long CAN'T
lever bridge, crossing the Missis
sippi river at New Orleans.
Q-What land speed is equiv
alent to 10 knots per hour?
A-11:52 m.p.h.
Q-Were there more or les
taxi passengers in 1913 than i
1912?
A-There were 250,000,00
more, despite gas, tire and drll
er shortages.
Q-What book led Theodor
Roosevelt TO coin the tern
undertaking?
A-"History Of the Standar
Oil Company" by the late Id
NJ. Tarbell.
Q-What is a pot-line?
"A plant which extrac
aluminium from the natur
oxide of the metal.
Q-How many light bulbs a.
in use in Washington PentagC
. Building?
A-Seventy thousand; abo
600 burn out daily.