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ment continued.
1T is hoped that the statistical
data being compiled by the COM
mittee from political committees and
individual candidates viii serve to
give some approximation of the
total cost Of the national election.
such findings would be impor-
tant in determining whether or not
the present limitation of $1,000, 900
on receipts and expenditures of the
national political parties is a prac-
ticable one"
Evening star., 1944-11-05
Role Of Radio Figure,
And Insurance Firms
lin Election Probed
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The Senate Campaign Expendi-
lures Committee disclosed last night
it is making preliminary inquiries
into allegations of partisan political
activity by insurance companies and
by radio commentators on sponsored
broadcaSts.
Inquiries are being made at the
present time into complaint that
insurance companies have been ac-
lively engaged in political activity,
to determine whether or not the
facts warrant full-scale investiga-
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just &.t~..n M G,L...

Don't you writhe in and OVER nom,
elastic sirdles and Garters and
cuss those creeping stockings that
always ssk from lack Of support?
Lsck-a.day -. but don't resign your
selves yet for VELVET GRIP
Cirdles, Carriers, and Garter Belts
have made no compromise with
quality, and just maybe. YOU can
find one with elastic and fine fabrics
used in the same generous proper
tions as before the war. They are
limited in quantity. obviously
but keep on looking! Their quality
will reward you so don't ac-
cept second-best when more per-
sistent searching will bring you a
VELVET GRIP! When you find
one, you'll keep those stockings
smooth. riding with 4 VELVET
GRIP Real Elastic sarters!
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455 R,e.ip., :. 1,..!

Hurray Hurry right NOW be-
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MUST have the ASS wonderful re.
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WESTINGHOUSE Home Eco.
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Special menus for Thanksgiving
and Christmas "sooderies that will
delight you and many buyins
and planning tip you'll SURELY
want for the holidays.
Evening star., 1944-11-05
~ Readers Com,, Z

Comments from readers those Eve telling
about have anything could say Here's lady
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Nances' Nancy in enthusiasm this new product!
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Of peel thot firm and eoou always
word NECTAR when I it,"
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try WEIGHS Gapslade, Its food in different super.
made from the worlds Grocer
he's both of these wetreats" made WEIGHS
Grape Juice!
Evening star., 1944-11-05

November hrinfs
the first real nip Of
Old Man Winter
the danger
sisnal for delicate
baby skins. So
NOW, more than
ever, give your
baby real trofee-
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and Mrs. Barrie and their son
James.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Borden Of
Philadelphia are the guests of their
son-in-law and daughter, Lit. Comdr.
and Mrs. Robert B. Ely, III, of Sill
yer Spring.
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RUY-LZNES k Nancy 5aurr
hines Advertised and Interesting.

New York. N " Nov 5h Here's 6second Beauty Secret you'll
thank for the holdaypr ahead when
you'll look oveiest and best! YES-t takes just
enchanting job for face and neck! Just
the Aatterine film Anseus MaeUp skin evenly
without sreang and you'll be amazed the smoothly finished
look face and throat will have The House LOUIS PHILIPPE
brings this Anseus Makeup and in Aaens shades
for hours, won't dry the kn! real
oemshes wrinkles recs and dark shadows under which
about late hours and tire In ivory
Stores Askf for
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Vays TO1 nOuTS Wafer resistant, Won
covering small bemshes, wrinkles freckles and dark 81
often tatetale" about late hours strain and
at Drug and Department Stores! Ask for it!
Don't be complaining
stockings! There fine brands MY ad
buy GORDON Hosiery for beautiful
shades! Then, protect each lovely pair by avoiding:
L. Smuggling Furniture
T. Corees Loundering
B. Improper Gorterins
NOaQ T. Catching FingernoIs sopp
aNX S. Friction fromw Innings SNE
~Ve s. Cutting from improper pedieue SSS
J. Friction from shoe
J. Playful pets claws
g. Cigarette
Avoid these Stocking TRAGEDIES" beautiful GORDON
Hosiery will last longer. look oveler!
Evening star., 1944-11-05

Window gardens bring unimasine beauty into
your home this winter and it's easy! Just call
your Department Furniture Store, look in the
classified telephone directory under PITTSBURGH
Glass Products and put order through for clear
plate glass shelves your windows measure
the shelves . and you'll be enchanted delighted
Evening star., 1944-11-05

All food housewives know that NOW
is the hsydey Of soup.time for
there's nothing like a steamins bowl Of
hot, nourishinl soup for an early winter.
lunch wonderful in vacuum bottles for
work and school lunchesD or a.
the hearty 6rst course for the evening
meal. But it's deeper soup.wisdom |
Evening star., 1944-11-05

with the effect! Why plate tops for tables desks
tables and bureaus ooF Wonderful
clean But be for the blue abMade from Genuine
PITTSBURGH Plate Of glass!
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prepared dishes you've tried! For pound meat
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the rich in HEINZ of Tomato Soup PLUS
the Aristocrat Tomatoes used makes smoohness
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-31
Litigation In Local Courts

Decision was reserved by Superior Court Judge Frank P. McEvoy yes- tcrday afternoon in the divorce &C., tion brought by Ruth Rorer Kanuss, Killingworth teacher, against Cecil B. Knauss of Waterbury. The couple married Dec. "A, 1884 in New York City. Charges of cruelty were made by the wife in the original com plaint and also were contained in a ross-complaint filed by the hus- band. Each seeks custody of two minor children. The family formerly lived in Waterbury and Cheshire.
 Property valued at $10,000 has been attached in connection with a divorce action filed in superior court today by Helen Savage Montagnon of Middlebury against Fred Mon- tagnon, also of Middlebury.
 The complaint. drawn up by At torney William Pasternak, states the defendant earns at least $5,000 an- nually, and that his real and per- sonal property. is valued at $l0,000
 Custody of three minor children, an allowance for their support, and alimony are sought by the petition CT. The couple married April 28 1925 and cruelty is alleged to have started Jan. IS, 1892.
 Superior Court Judge Frank P McEvoy today denied a motion to set aside the defendants verdict in the civil action brought by Marian L. Chaney of Waterbury against Andrew Givens of Bethel, Del. and Fulton J. Winder of Laurel, Del. and entered a judgment for the de- fendants to recover their court
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-31

never think their children have grown up and can look after themselves"
 I next talked with R. A. Peter son of Alexandria, Minn. Tall and rangy, he seems a typical fighter pilot. He had just returned from Berlin. Although the group had not lost a plane, Peterson was disappointed.
 We didn't see single Ger man." he said. "They just would not come up after us. And whats the good of being a fighter if you have no one to fight with? Be- sides, the more that come up, the more we can down, and the more we down the sooner this war will be over, and I can go back home"
 Peterson's plane ic named Hur- ry Home, Honey because that is the hope which many of the let ters he receives contain.
 Peterson was a student at the University of Minnesota when he enlisted. He was afraid to tell his people and called in the family doctor to break the news.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-31

E. Broadhead of Rupert, Idaho, has taken Graham's place as squadron leader.
 Broadhead is a short, compact chap of 25. He was born on a farm, went to Idaho State College, and had a hard time deciding what he wanted to do.
 RATHER MAKE HISTORY
 T studied music" he said, "but I soon got tired of it, and then I majored in history. When he war came along decided that it would be more interesting to make history than to read about it, SO I joined the Air Force. At last I have found out what I was cut out for. For boy, do love the Army!-and hope to stay in it after the war is over"
 Captain Broadbent is married and has a son. The chances are that the child's name is Michael, for the Mustang which his father flies is Baby Mike. His wife, he says is proud of his being pilot. So is his mother. But she wor- ries about me morer than my wife. You know how mothers are. They
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-31
New Britain Priest
 Works With Lepers
Famine, Imitation Makes Rev. Joseph Sweeney To
 Harder in Colony He Manages in China

OSSining, N. Y, March 31-Calling the Maryknoll Leper Colony Amer ica's outpost in China" and refer ring to Father Joseph Sweeney of New Britain, Conn.,, as "tEe finest man I have ever come across" R.. K. Smith, volunteer representative of United China Relief and corres- pondent for the American edition of the Shanghai Evening Post, describes Father Sweeney and his work in a dispatch just received from China and published by the Post.
 Mr. Smith relates how he read an article in the Readers Digest which told of the work of father Sweeney among the lepers at Ngaimoon. Knowing that conditions in the Ngaimoon section had become worse because of famine, breakdown of communications and Japanese en- croachments since the articlt was written, MT. Smith decided to go and see Father Sweeney for himself. He percuaded another Maryknoller, Father Joseph Lavin of Framing ham, Mass, to go along as guide.
 When we were about four miles from our destination, writes MT. Smith, i've came to a river and on the other side we noted some block houses which at that time I thought nothing of. We did not realize we were at the borderline of Free and Occupied China. The path had de- generated into trail covered with bamboo and other debris so 1t was necessary for the most part to walk with our bikes during this last stretch. The trail wandered along the banks of the river bus except for an open stretch 1t was hidden from view by trees so that the oc- cupants of the forts could not see US.
 Escape Jap Pot Shots
 When we reached Ngaimoon we stopped at the first house of the leprosarium settlement as Father Lavin understood that was where Father Sweeney and his partner Father Farnum resided. No one appeared to be home so we pre- ceeded to the next place which, un- like the first house, was hidden in group of trees. Here we found the proprietors having dinner. Asked why they didn't eat in their own residence, Sweeney replied that they ] only slept there. now and left the place vacant during daylight hours as the Japanese were apt to take pot shots at them if they came into view.
 Actually the Japanese hac shelled the place intermittently lone before Pearl Harbor, showing typ. ical disdain for the American flag flying over the settlement. A lepel had been killed and buildings dam- aged but Sweeney and Farnum haC come through untouched. After
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-31
VICE PRESIDENT
 PRAISES SCHOOL
Institution Pounded By Former Waterbury Priest
 Impressed Noted Visitor

St. Robert Bellarmine School in Burbank, Calif, received high praise from vice-president Henry A. Wall lace recently following visit there. The Bellarmine School was founded by Msgr. Martin c. Heating, and at one time assistant at the Church of the Immaculate Conception here.
 The current issue of the Catholic Transcript states that the occasion of the vice-president's visit was an impressive ceremony at the Bur bank Airport when the schools 1st Com D any, Bellarniine Jefferson Guards, formed a guard of honor for the visitor and presented him with desk ornament, a miniature of the school flagpole which was made by an eleven year old sixth grade pupil. The president, impressed with the procedure of the school during the exercises said: If we had more schools of this kind America would be a stronger nation" The gift which he accepted from @ thirteen year old student who made the pre- sentation speech now has place on his desk in Washington.
 Vice-President Wallace held an informal reception for the school children, and the 40-piece band of the school played on an inspection tour of war plants.
 Since his return to Washington. Vive-PreS.dent Wallace has written letter of appreciation to each of the children participating in the ceremony, and to Msgr. Heating, ex- pressing his pleasure at the affair. Named for St. Robert Bellarmine and Thomas Jefferson, the school Guards were founded by Monsignor Heating to promote the defense of human rights and to beseech Gods help for the nation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-31

Bernie Mullen, lifelong resident of this city who
 first saw the light of day on Washington H is receiving congratulations galore on his appointment as mana ger of the F. and mems clothes store Identified With
 that business for the past 1 years the genial East Eno year after year He probably best known at J. Johr son & Sons and recently Leopold His many friends eated at his new appointment ana realize he needs no vote of confidence for his ability at the line of work for years past has always been admired Bernie is now on his job and will be more than pleased meet old and friends at his new business address 57 South Main Street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-31
'SEAMEN TOUSE
 COAST ESTATE AS REST CENTER
By JEAN IRVING United Press Stan Correspondent

NOHAVCW kECoS OtaM OOfEcSpUuueutJ
 Santa Monica, Cal, March 31 - CU.PJ = Merchant seamen suffer ing from torpedo tension' and other effects of duty in combat zones have inherited the $l.75O, ,OOC Mccormick estate covering 13 acres of property near Santa Monica can yon.
 The estate, which overlooks the ocean, has been acquired by the War Shipping Administration as a supplement to the Merchant Ma rine Rest Center at Millbrae, near San Francisco, where crowded con- ditions have demanded additional facilities.
 ~ Sixty seamen can be accommo- dated in the group of spacious Mediterranean style mansions where the elderly spinster daughter of Cyrus Mccormick, pioneer har- vesting machinery magnate, lived alone except, for a staff of nearly 60 men and women who ministered to her wants.
 $9O,OOO Recreation Hall
 Except for caretakers, the estate has been vacant since Miss McCor- mick died nearly three years ago at the age of 80. The buildings were erected in 1929-3O. The main house with its marble pillared gall Iery is 260 feet long. It has IA bed- rooms, the largest of which is the 27-by-21- foot room Miss McCor- mick occupied.
 There are five other buildings provided with living accommoda- tions formerly used by servants on the estate.
 Part of the main house, but sep- arated from its by gallery 72 feet long, is the estates music and re- creation hall. It was built at cost of $90, ,00O, with a 30-by--50- inlaid floor, huge overhead beams and paneling of solid black walnut. It has fireproof motion picture projection chamber, with a bal cony where Mccormick servants sat when guests were entertained.
 Along with the fabulous luxury of the estate, the seamen have in- herited it's story book tradition. Each weekday the great household, including 12 gardeners, four cooks, three chauffeurs, seven laundresses, five companions and three maids met at 9 a. m. for morning prayer in accordance with its mistress rules. Miss Mccormick herself led the prayer after reading from the Scriptures. It was her custom to hold Sunday services in the hall, with pastors of various Protestant denominations preaching the ser- mon.
 Asphalt CrOquet Court
 At Christmas time, from 100 to 800 orphans were daily guests at the estate and August employee picnics included from 200 to 300 guests.
 Seamen who like croquet have access to Miss McCormick's cro- quet court, which she attended to personally. The court is provided with an asphalt floor. wickets plated with gold, and awnings which can be drawn over the en- tire court when the sun becomes uncomfortable. For those who pre- fer golf, Miss Mccormick has pro- vided a three-hole golf-putting course which lies at the west end of the property.
 The VISA, cooperating with the United Seaman's Service, an- nounces that he rest center will be open to eligible seamen as soon as it is finished.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-31
LENSES SLOW UP LIGHT

Southbridge, Mass. CUP)-Defec- tive eyesight can be overcome be- cause light travels GA 900 miles per second slower through phothalmic glass than through air. Researcher E. D. Tillyer of the American Opti- cal Co. explains that the slowing up process bends light rays as they pass from air through the denser glass. Because of this, he said, len ses can be ground to presribed cur vatures to correct vision defects, giving the image more time to focus on the eyes retina.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-31
RATS HARAss TOWN

Vanceburg, Ky. (UP)-No Pied Piper is available so residents of Varceburg will have to take other measures toward ridding their town of deluge of rats. Citizens are cir- culating petitions asking the city council to levy special tax of 50 cents per family to pay for waging a war against the rodents besieging the town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-31
By s. J. WOOLF NEA Staff Correspondent

An A. A. Fighter Command Sta- tion, England, March 31-On the shelf above the fireplace in the pi- lots room of one of the squadrons here, is a partly emptied bottle of brandy. It is the last of a dozen which the commanding officer of this entire group brought with him He gave it to the squadron on the day that Lieut.. c. G. Williams, of Escondido, Calif., the pilot of Wee Willie, brought down the groups first enemy plane. At the same time he suggested that "the lads" cele- brate their victories by signing their names on the label of the bottle and taking a drink.
 A dashing soldier, with mus tache reminiscent of that of Clark Gable, he led them the first time they flew over Berlin. The last seen of him was when he bailed out of his plane over France.
 Lieut.. Col. Donald w. Graham of Oakland, Calif., who was the leader of this squadron, now has been made c. O., while Capt. Joseph
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-31
costs from the plaintiff.

costs from the plaintiff.
 The litigation was based on a col lision last July g at Old Lyme, the plaintiff claiming she was severely injured. She was passenger in a car operated by Fred German, while the other vehicle, a truck, was owned by Andrew Givens and operated by the other defendant. Damages of $25,O0O were sought in the action, which was heard by a jury l tsamonth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-31
Good Evening.

GARDEN HINTS C0ews Item Time Consider Planting the Garden Now's the time, they tell to consider the garden, if you have heard this before we humby ask pardon A good lot is essential that is what read, Plenty of cultvating is what your acres need Don't be discouraged by technical garden data, Or in any way by the layers of strata Remember you must than a spade and noe Ip this thing horticulture that makes things grow Don't plant seeds while the ground is still hard About ''gardenng made easy" be on your guard Don't plant string beans all over the lot, they will only be 8 blot Remember that take large degree of care Cut out orchids Season-theyre bit too rare Remember apple don't bear the first year, Don't front lawn gardens are better m the rear start In small way in short, go in for bowers It's to it with howesl EM ENA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-31

farewell party for city paymaster Tom McLarney who enters the Army in another two weeks was given the popular city emplOye Wednesday night by his was held in the controllers office with Controller Neil F. MaIoney acting as tOastpaaster. purse was pre- sented the hOnOred guest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-31
NEW ONE ON TOPEKANs

Topeka, Kan. - (UPD = TOpe- kans thought they knew all the landmarkers and monuments in the surrounding territory, but the Chamber of Commerce received a request recently that has everyone stumpedl Charles S. Muir of Wash ington, D. C., is writing new ani- nal story book and he asked the local organization here for inform ation concerning monument which he understands has been erected outside Topeka in honor of a dog which saved the life of a small girl being attacked by two wolves. As far as the Chamber of Commerce can find out, the story is new to Topeka.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-31

erv of Waterye looks like cool million in her new Nurses Aide uniform. She rAhtly completed the Red Cross course with flying colors Patromen Dlck Baldwin and Joe Cavanaugh3 did grand job handling the overflow crowd which taxed the Central gym Wed nesday night to see the U. s. Rubber of Naugatuck waop the American Brass for second round honors in he Industrial Basketball League.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-31

The War Service committee of the Mattatuck Musical Art Society is issuing sos for substantial card table and gsaw puzzles There's an easy one such tables slowed away. These are for a not too farOf Lighthouse Camp The articles needed right away because servcemen stationed there will be on only every three weeks the committee would like the articles prontO Call Mrs Otto Armbruster S1248 or Mrs Ethan PendIetOn, S-8S42, If you have something for the Lighthouse Camp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-31

Jimmy Burns veteran East Main Street hotel man. ager says it's all right with him if the weather man decides right to go crazy with the heat. Serge Belanger ams all you'll need for the youngsters Easter morning is plenty of colored eggs flock of candy bum man ayers the good old spring brings the usual Der of swallows except the kind that come out of bottles
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-31

Racing pigeons in Britain have raised over $50,O0O for the Red Cross.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-31

Earl Dillon and Andy Staver took in the tourna- ment contest between Dartmouth and Ohio State at Madison Square Garden last weekend. After seeing the Indians from Hanover rout the westerners they amazed to learn that Utahs five freshmen tpped the Big Green on the court in overtime game a few nights later
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-31

Bernard F. Erwin of 428 Willow Street. veteran buffer at the Button Company is undergoing treatment at the New Haven General Hospital. Russell Robert serving Uncle Sam somewhere in Italy, while his pal, Ralph Pascucci, is doing likewise in New Guinea Rufus Beach underment serious operation last week
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-31

Fireman John Graham of Sunnyside Avenue, accompanied by his better half, will take in Fred Waring's o'clock broadcast from the Vanderbilt Theater in New York week from tonight. William CorkingdaIe is hOsptalized for the fourth time in recent months Ed Nearing has been discharged as Waterbury Hospital patient