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The Nome nugget., 1944-07-03

The Coast Guard has fought in every war sine ethe United States was founded, with the exception of the war against Tripoli.
The Nome nugget., 1944-07-03

Before the war, Bulgaria sup piled Is per cent of Germany's chromium imports.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-05-12
ASK ME- .
ANOTHER Z
A General Quiz
The Questions

I. How many times has the title
Progressive party been taken by a
third party movement in the Unit
ed States?
2. Who was the last Of the
French monarchs?
8. Back in 1845 what city made
the use of bathtubs unlawful ex-
cept on the advice of physicians?
4. What is the ratio of gasoline
used in this war as compared with
World War I?
5. You are most deeply asleep
after how many hours of sleep?
6. How many acres does the
great pyramid Of Gizeh cover?
7. Whose was "the face that
launched a thousand ships and
burnt the topless towers of Il
lium"?
8. What European dictator was
q newspaper man?
9. The term vitamin was first
used by Casirnir Funk in what
year?
10. Who delivered the Cross of
Gold speech in 1896 which said,
"You shall not press down upon
the brow Of labor this crown of
thorns, you shall not cruelty man.
kind upon a cross of gold"?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-05-12
Membership Grows From 100000 to IA Million in Seven Years

Protection OF Americans and their
families against the costs Of hospital
care was extended to more than
100000 persons In 1913, when
100000 additional participants in
the United States and Canada
elected to enroll in Blue Cross Plans.
This figure is exclusive Of 1900
suspended contracts held by sub
scribers in the armed forces, who
may renew protection upon their re-
turn to civilian life.
These facts are revealed by
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-05-12

Barton Marlborough finally did it.
Playing "Doc Long" in II Love a
Mystery" by Carlton Morse, he did
260 performances without a slip of
the tongue. Then, instead of saying
81 never believe in sockin' a
sleepin' man." he said II never be-
ieve in sleepin' a sockin' man."
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-05-12

c. RUFUS Rorem, director Of the
Hospital Service Plan commission,
which co-ordinated the activities and
approves the policies of 70 Blue Cross
Plans located in 38 states and seven
Canadian provinces.
The proportion of family depend
ents enrolled has steadily increased,
from 81 per cent in 1887 to the pres
ent "a per cent, thus indicating q
growing. desire by commercial, agri-
cultural and industrial employers
and employees TO protect their wives
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-05-12
By VIRGINIA VALE
Released by Western Newspaper Union.

4 REHEARSAL of Frank
1 \ Sinatra's Wednesday night
air show is som ething to
see. Outside the CHS theater
the bobby sock brigade waits;
even when he's in California
they wait; otherwise they'll
lose their places in line. Inside, the
Voice, be-spectacled, chewing gum,
has a swell time Glowing with Jerry
Lester. But when he rehearses his
songs Sinatra settles down to bust
ness, working like the conscientious
professional that he is. Seeing him
then, you get new slant on this
likable young man who has shot to
the top in the entertainment field so
rapidly. He ought to stay there-if
the ardent admirers who lie in wait
for him don't kill him first; one girl
almost choked him a while agol
y
Adolphe Menjou, debonair as ever,
has been dashing about New York,
just back from bond-selling in
Canada. Meeting friends, he talks
about that trip, and goes on to dis
cuss, not the RKO picture he's just
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-05-12

MO MATTER how often you
! y have to move or whether you
change from spacious house to a
single room there are certain
treasures that will mean home to
you. A few books, a piece of
china and some perfectly useless
but cheering bits of bric-a-brac.
By all means take them with you
and make an attractive setting for
them.
A shadow-box cupboard will do
the trick. The one shown here is
light and substantial; will lend
glamour even to dime store odds
and ends, and may be placed on
top of a table, a chest of drawers
or desk. No special skill and
almost no tools are needed to
make it.
If you do not have a saw to cut
the scalloped frame, mark it on
plywood and take it to the nearest
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-05-12
Bombers May Deliver Our
Fruit When Peace Comes

Commercial fruit and vegetable
growers may find good use for a
few of the surplus secondhand
bomber planes which win be
available following the war. Car
rying 5-ton load, these planes
can maintain an altitude of %, 600
feet where temperature reaches As
degrees below zero.
BY bomber delivery" perish
ables can be delivered anywhere
in the United States, farm-fresh
or strato-frosted, within a few
hours.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-05-12

woodworking shop to have it cut.
You may have the straight boards
cut where you buy them. Then
all you will have to do is to screw
them together; tack on the front
frame and paint or stain to suit
your room color scheme.
NOTE-An actual size pattern for this
shadow-box cupboard: list and sizes Of ALI
materials; and illustrated directions for
making and finishing will be sent for IS
cents. Ask for Pattern 264 and write
direct to:
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-05-12

finished with Sinatra, but the fact
that he's going to the South Pacific
in November. Like other visiting
stars, he was booked knee-deep for
radio appearances; there's short
age of names" in New York.
c. S. Forester, the famous author
who wrote Captain Horatio Horn
blower" and 'The Ship" will write
the story in which Greta Carlo will
return to the screen. Producer Les
ter Cowan engaged him to do a story
about fighting sailors, men and
women, in the Norwegian merchant
marine. Miss Carlo, who hasn't
liked other ideas submitted to her,
must be in favor of this one.
Don't believe that Penny Single
ton is as wacky in real life as she
sounds in the title role of the airs
Blonde" She was an established
Broadway musical comedy star
when she was brought to Hollywood
for dramatic and singing roles; be-
fore that, she'd studied journalism
at Columbia university. She turns
out children's story occasionally.
Anita Colby returned from a
nationwide chore on behalf of
"Cover Grip with a new formula
for getting a room in an over
crowded hotel. "When they'd say
they were all sold out" said she,
''I'd ask if they didn't have one
room that just wasn't made up yet.
They always had. And can honestly
say now that I've made beds in
some of Americas best hottest"
Barton Marlborough finally did it.
Playing ''Doc Long, in 81 Love a
Mystery" by Carlton Morse, he did
$50 performances without a slip of
the tongue. Then, instead of saying
81 never believe in sockin' a
sleepin' man." he said 81 never be-
ieve in sleepin' sockin' man."
Bob Burns, radios "Arkansas
Traveller" had to 60 ON diet for
his new picture, "Belle Of the
Yukon" with Dinah Shore and
Gypsy Rose Lee. ''Times have
changed" remarked Bob. "TweIve
years ago I had to diet because
wasn't maxim a picture"
March of Time director Len Lye
and cameraman Bob Navarro were
in Ireland just before Great Britain
imposed restriction of travel be-
tween the two countries. They got
out in time with the thousands Of
feet of film they had been shooting.
The result is an up-to-the-minute
picture, "The Irish Question:" that
shows Ireland and the Irish as they
are today. It's Informative and good
entertainment.
Stuart Buchanan, who now heads
the Blue Networks script depart
ment, was one Of the first to see
'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs''
when 1t reached Broadway for a re-
turn engagement. He'd already seen
it at least $500 times; he was dia-
logue director when it was madel
e-a y
ODDS AND ENDS-Dont be fooled BY
that cGrniU0r0us plant you'll see in sRain-
bosO Island; reproduced from photo
graph, Is operates by electricity. The
parka soorn BY Bob Hope in "Road to
Utopia" sUas presented to him By soldiers
aUhen he toured Alaska Thnf ex.eers,.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-05-12
The AnslOers

/. Two-1912 and 1924.
2. Napoleon III.
3. Boston.
4. Eighty to one.
5. After ~ hours of sleep.
6. Thirteen acres.
z. Helen of Troy.
8. Mussolini.
9. In 1911.
10. William Jennings Bryan.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1944-05-12

and children, as well as themselves.
Here is the record for the seven
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20
Broadway Sam Puts Quiz Kids In Shade
By DAN PARKER

f you like Broadway sam prOceed you puns stOpD
 SAM the with the Seg I on ag SnS %s the smOaph FOrdham University still recording the violent is recognized as an international problem child
 Someone asked him how he felt about being the Broad kind wit that made him the toast the garment csnsrths hand and presented but exclusively herewith for the sake preposterty rTS think the United States should have special policy Let play the kind up e. What about the Polish border question: the Poles to take in bOarde that's their lookout But I'd
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 little dwarf arpanes puts oh soap O. What agreed at the Teheran conference? Russia Great Britain agreed Teheran territory part the Polish corridor in starring the war? A. the all Polish What is Htlers weapon? A brother limberger cheese of Nations? think CreedS should be allowed to big ball. Athens meeting Greek? Victoria 1916 They enough troubles, LOndOs losing breaking shorten the Pacific War?
 his fleet from the shOwern Tokyo with top-hOuse crOckery he'd a NIikadO @. should take conScripton? A. collection that's their business.
 R. How about the Franco Russo pact2
 could but for dough- Franco still Facheese bum!
 1944, Features Syndcate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20
(Reg. U. S. Pat. Off.) By JACK CUDDY
United Press Staff Correspondent

(OHIt0u IECSS OLdAI NOIECSpOAuCACJ
 New York, Dec. 20.-(UP)-Giddy gcddesses of the gridiron certainly cooked up a goofy coincidence when they arranged for John (Ox) Da Grosa to be appointed head foot ball coach at Holy Cross college on the same day that Army's great eleven was proclaimed sports team of the-year by certain press asSo- ciation-not the U. P.
 The fickle fates thus made print companions of the team that stands out as current college champion of the TT" formation, and the coach who looms as nemesis to the "T''. Men on copy desks must have found them strange ''head"-fellows.
 Pilot Da Grosa of the Crusaders at Worcester, Mass, is as inimica- ble to the ''T" as were the laddie- bucks of nearby Boston who, on the night of their historic piscatorial tea party, heaved the oolong into the harbor He's the guy who thought up and demonstrated the "subterfuged' defense" to nullify ef- fectiveness of the TT" attack.
 The sensational success of Col. Earl Blaik's Army team, in it's sec ond season of TT" play unquestion- ably will stimulate widespread adop- tion of the lightning formation among colleges not now using it..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20
Todoy's Sport Porode

But this growth is menaced by Da Grosa's modernly designed defense, which may outmode it. This Strug- gle between the "T'' and Da Grosa's hrainchild promises to be the most interesting phase of football during the next few seasons.
 Although the Holy Cross mentor has given the gridiron a new deal in defense, we have heard of no alpha betical appellation being used to designate it. Perhaps that's be- cause of its berief existence. Da Grosa as acting head coach, unveiled it at Holy Cross early in the "A season. It might be called the "V'' defense because of it's volatility and because it helps gain victory.
 Its essence is volatility. Instead of having a set defensive formation for each play, the "subterfuged de- fense" baffleS the attack by keep ing the formations constantly shift ing. Sometimes a five-man line is used, with four men in the second ary and two as safeties. Sometimes it's a 5-3-2-1 defense, 6-2-2-1, a 7-2-2. or even at 8-3 When the attacking team calls its signals, 1t never knows what brand of defense it will face, or the exact locations of strength and weakness. More over, after the ball is snapped, the defenders are maneuvering in such fashion that the offensive block CTS do not know how to fulfill their assignments It is particularly be- wildering when team tries to run off pattern of attacking plays with which to create angles.
 Although the "subterfuged de- fense" works against any formation it was designed to combat the TT" because Da Grosa knew of no other defense that would do the job ef- Actively. It proved successful last season at Holy Cross. The Crusaders came through unbeaten by any col lege eleven, although they lost to a couple of service teams. They were tied by Dartmouth and Brown.
 Perhaps this innovation should be called the ID" for Da Grosa and defense. Then the gridiron's great conflict during the next few years could give the fans the DTS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20
Redwings Rush
 Into Second Place
fBy United Pressl

The Detroit Rdwings were all set today to menace the league leading Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey Circuit after accomplishing their preliminary passing the Toronto Maple Leafs to take over second place undisputedly.
 The Wings, who have been show ing consistent improvement after slow start, came from behind with four goal splurge in the final per- iod at Boston last night to defeat the Bruins to 3. It was the fifth straight time this year that Detroit had defeated Boston.
 One of the years top offensive achievements, two unassisted goals in succession in less than a minute by Eddie Bruneteau. climaxed the Detroit rally Previously, Steve Wochy had deadlocked the game for the Wings with a goal to start the period and Bill (Flash Hollett had moved them in front 4 to 3 with a spectacular shot through the goalies legs.
 Herb Cain started Bostcn of in the lead with first period goal and Don Crosse tied it up with an unas- sisted shot. Bill Quackenoush scored to put Detroit in the lead briefly in the second period but Kenny Smith and Pat Egan tallied in succession to give the Bruins a to ? margin.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20

wide fame, the Swift Swede is no privileged character in his native lard.
 Ferris, you see, is in charge of Hagg,s impending distance per formances on boards. His comign means outstanding success for the indoor season.
 Hagg and Hakon Lidman, the hurdler accompanying him, are under contract to report all their doings in this country for Stock holm newspapers. The Malmo haberdasher might as well go ultra up-to-date and report his races via short-wave radio as he runs them. A walkie- talkie mike around his neck right prove the required handi- cap.
 There has been much speculation as to how Hagg will react to in door racing on wood. Everybody rambleS in the eXhilarating air of the Scandinavian peninsula.
 As Ernie Hertberg. renowned guide of the 1912 and 20 Swedish Olympic teams, points out, however, Hagg, who will be 26 the last day of the year, now knows himself better than any coach could. Hagg, no fool, must be certain of his ability to pick 'em up and lay 'em down
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20
Basketball

tby Un1Ced PreSS) St. Johns 53, West Point Field Artillery 45.
 Notre Dame 91, Loras A. Iowa 60, Denver 41. Moorhead, Minn., Teachers 26, Mayville Teachers 35. Kansas AT, Rockhurst 28. Westminster II. Arkansas 6l. Lasalle 65, Scranton 46. Bates GA, Sanford 36. Virginia 55, Richmond Air Base 45.
 Oklahoma A, Phillipsi University 42.
 Indiana State Teachers A. Wa ash SS.
 Abilene. Tex.A. A. ?. $. Camp Barkelcy 26.
 Olanthe. Kan. Naval 4s. Park College 34.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20
Groyson's s Scoreboord
With Current Tobacco Shortage, Smoking
 Won't Annoy Gunder Hoss Indoors as Much As Lack of 1t Will Bother the Spectators

on boards or he wouldn't attempt it.
 Greg Rice and some more stepped up indoors. Hagg easily could be another Gurder the Wonders free, floating style should take well to the boards. He is in no sense a pounder, doesn't stomp. His feet appear to spurn the surface. His stride, while long, is not too long.
 Traffic jams will cause Hagg little concern. The greatest distance run ner who ever lived is the Man O War of the tracks His idea of a well-run race is to break in front and stay there. set his own pace.
 Ernie Hjerberg, by the way, is now IT, and manages newsstand in New York's Radio City
 Some fear has been expressed that Hagg will not like close, smoke filled arenas. The answer that is: Since when have modern amphi- theaters been stuffy? They clear very radpidly.
 And with the current tobacco shortage, smoking won't annoy Gunder Hagg nearly as much as the lack of it will bother the spec tators.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20
Da Groso Prefers CoLIeqe Coaching

Worcester Mass, Dec. 20.-(UP)- John (Ox) Da Grosa, the new Holy Cross gridiron oach, will remain as the Crusaders head man as long as he's wanted he said today in answer to reports that his post as secretary of the Trans-American Professional Football legue would force him to resign his college job after the war.
 If it ever came to show be- tween the two, wouldn't hesitate to choose the Holy Cross assign ment," Da Grosa said I've coach- ed both collegians and professionals and I'll still take college work every time"
 Da Grosa was elected to the Pro- fessional league post several months ago when John (Chick) Meehan, former N.Y.U. mentor, became pres ident. The league will begin opera tions after the war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20
SnoveIy Reported eeekinn N. Job

Chapel Hill N. C.. Dec. 20-(UP) Carl Snavely, head football coach at Cornell, had no comment to make lone way or the other today regarding his reported negotiations for the gridiron job at the Univer- sity of North Carolina.
 Snavely, who was en route to Montgomery. Ala, to coach the North team in the annual Blue Grey football game, stopped of here. reportedly to discuss the coaching job, He previousll was coach at North Carolina before go- ing to Cornell, where his contract ran out this year. Although Cornell has expressed a desire to keep him, athletic officials indicated they would not match the $12,000 year recently allotted by the North Carolina legislature for the coach ing job at the university.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20
Lee Wins Nod

New Bedford, Mass, Dec. 20- (UP)-Norman See, 136, of Mor treal and Al Freda, 140, of Worces- ter stood all-even today following the Canadians 10-round decision ir a Bristol Arena slugfest last night Fredra, who gained the nod two weeks ago, was saved from a knockout by the bel lin the eighth
 In preliminaries: Al Incl, 1855 New Bedford technically knocked out Johnny Nara, 152, Boston (5) Walter Comes. 140, New Bedford decisioned Billy Wilson, 139. Fall River (6); Matty Robinson, IA Boston stopped Roland Comes, AT Fall River CD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20
Drigss 20, Sprosue 6 Dinner Tonight

Driggs schoolboy basketball team had no trouble outpointing Sprague of Waterville 20 to yesterday at the Kingsbury gym; Chapman scoring ! points for the winners: while Pol lard got four of the six Sprague markers.
 Walsh and Webster at Webster and Chase vs Wilson at north end "" were today's games to be handled by Al Monti and Paul Ba- rone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20
TECK-SHELTQN PLAY T0NICHT;
 CROSBY WINS

Leavenworth High schools Tech Tigers have their first tries for the hoops tonight at Wilby sym, where Shelton High will provide basketball opposition in the first game of the season for the local lads, coached by Bill Tracy. Junior Varsity teams of the two high schools will meet in a preliminary game at 7:30 p. m. with the varsity contest to start about 8:30, no later.
 Shelton, coached by Doc Conklin, has played one game against a good Ansonia team which defeated Shel- ton by 19 points last week, but eX- poets to give the untried Leaven- worth team quite a tussle. No less than four LIS forwards may see ac- tion. including Jimmy Piersall, Joe Ranando, Joe Eiduks and Joe Coc- chiola, a transfer from Crosby; while Santogotta at center; Harry Metropolis and Herb Clarlone guards are expected to start.
 Crosby Best
 Last night, a promising Crosby court combination, coached by Jim my Lee, subdued Watertown as eX- pected. The score was 43-26 and though Watertown won four or five games it stepped out of its class against a Crosby outfit that ran up 21-8 score at half time; showing good defensive ability, as well as scoring power. Two Crosbyites, Johnny Gridzauskas and Ray Alex, forward and center, scored 26 points between them the exact total of the Watertown team, whose Johnny Be- telle scored five field goals and a successful free throw for II points Tom Kitty, usually a double-flgure score was held to pair of field goals; Reardon adding 8 to Crosoy's s total. Summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20
Crosby Football

Waterburys High school football champs from Crosby will be fed and feted tonight at the annual grid dinner sponsored by the Athletic As- socition; will J. Francis Roland of the faculty in his familiar role of toastmaster. A 1945 captain or captains to replace Chuck Johnson and Paul Miller will be named; with Coach Jim Lee. his aide, Jim Mur- phy, Brown, II and local sports scribes to speak briefly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20
Bell Wins 38

Cleveland, Dec. 20- (UP) The victory string of Tommy Bell, ris- ing young Cleveland. O., welter- weight, stood at 38 straight today, with the latest coming in a un- animous 10-round decision over Chuck Hunter, also of Cleveland last night.
 Bell. making his first appearance in five months, started slowly and was held on even terms until the sixth round. From then on out he opened up. however, and had Hun ter in serious trouble in both the eighth and ninth rounds. The Bell saved Hunter from being knocked out on each occasion.
 Bell weighed 148 pounds, Hunter 146.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20
 Bowling

A high single of 168 by DeSantls of c. E. and L., and 425 set by Eddie Schnitzel of Matzkins, featur- ed Mercantile league bowling last night at the Sena Alleys, in which the Matzkin outfit defeated defend- ing champion Brookside Dairy, 2-1. Schnitzel opened with big 157. dropped to 127 and picked up again with Al in his final string; the team rolling 632 and 642 in it's first and third games. Stroberg and Son, new entry in the league, replac- ing French Cafeteria, started with a 2-1 win over Sullivans; and gain ed high team ingle of 661. Scores:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20
Yonks AtA. C.

New York, Dec. 20.-(UP)-The New York Yankees will train again next spring at Atlantic City, N. J., President Ed Barrow said today.
 The Yankees will begin workouts there March 12 using Bader Field when the weather is good and the turf dry and the Atlantic City Na-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20
Standing
YMCA Sports

Last night in the lily Touch Football league, between Beta and Tech, a real battle ragged with Beta finally winning this contest 8-6 in the last period. The first score was made by Tech when Santasiero threw a touch down to Jimmy To- Russo who scored a touchdown in the second period
 Beta then checked Tech from scoring further in the next two periods, then scored a safety in the third, and a run by Rigopoulos put Beta in the win column in the last period and go to win the game.
 Tonight at 6:30. Karra vs. White Eelepaants and 7:30, Lancers vs. Aristan. The game originally sched- uled for 8:30 between Alpha and Epsilon has been postponed tonight.