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Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1944-10-13
Stockyards Handle Huge Volume,
Thong h Beset by Help Shortage

periods and explore unusual sources
of help.
During the summer vacation time,
Flynn said, the Chicago yards were
able to employ about 30 high
school students, who were chiefly
used in herding the animals about
the scales and pens. But because
this number could hardly suffice in
meeting its employment needs, the
yards tried the noble experiment of
recruiting transient help from Chi
Cages seedy West Madison street
district.
Even Hired Tramps.
In attempting to hold on to such
help, Flynn said, the yards provide
room and board, but with the float
ers getting rich quick on high wages,
the turnover among such recruits
has been large.
Another complicating factor in the
yards employment situation has
been the highly fuctuating market
runs, Flynn declared. AS an ex-
ample, he pointed to the exception
ally strong hog receipts of last
spring, which stretched the yards
facilities, and the very light ship
ments of late this summer. Because
OF the need for retaining the force
for future increases, Flynn said,
the problem of carrying the help
along during the slack is hard one,
with short reductions in working
time the best remedy
Despite the pesky labor problem,
however, the yards have been able
to handle all of the stock shipped,
Flynn said, with followers resulting
from the packers inability to absorb
the heavy receipts during gluts. Be-
cause of the existence of more pack
ing plants in the Chicago area dur
ing the last war, Flynn said, there
was a more rapid movement of
stock to slaughter.
In all, the Chicago yards facilities
are capable of handling daily runs
OF 122, 900 hogs, 10000 cattle and TO-
O0O sheep, but even with heavy war;
time production, receipts have not
touched any of these capacities.
When the government applied its
freeze on corn to aid in procure
ment for processing mills, the yards
were confronted with feed problem
to add to their other difficulties, but
they then switched to use of wheat
and potatoes.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1944-10-13

An optimistic note on the ending
of the European war was observed
in Washington, D. C. Workmen be-
gan cleaning and servicing the flood
lights that play on the capitol build.
ing in peacetime. These lights have
not shone since December 6, 1871.
for security reasons. 1t is anticipated
that they will be turned on as soon
as Germany is defeated.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1944-10-13
GAY CADETS"
By NANCY PEPPER
ociated Newspapers-WNU Features.

1--WE Jokes-Even the gags that
make you giggle most are built
around your hit tunes. F'rinstance,
do you know what a porcupine is?
It's a Bristle Packin' Mammal, and
don't say we didn't warn you.
Free for All-What's one of your
favorite occupations when you wan
der downtown after school? Well,
second to sippin' sodas at the local
drug store, you like to listen to the
new wakes at the record store. Not
profitable for the proprietor-but
lotsa fun for you.
Happy Endings-Instead of ending
your letters with Sincerely" or
Love" you now sign them, "Jivin'
for James," ''Drummin' for Krupa"
and other band boosters. Of course,
everyone knows by now that "Sina-
traly" is the newest form of "Sin-
cerely."
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1944-10-13
TRIXIE TEEN SAYS

You're old enough to form your oron
opinions about people. Suppose you dated
a boy ,uIom your best friends brand as a
drip, COON and Sad Sam. You're sur
prised because you had good time. In
spite OF adrance reports, you found him
bright, smooth and generally attractire.
Are you going to drop him because your
friends don't approve OF him? Or are YOU
going to stand BY your Orcn opinions and
say -Yes. I'd lore to-" the next time he
calls2 In most cases. the other gals and
boys start to discorer later on that he's a
good deal after all, and il you haren't had
the courage OF your otUn CONNECTIONS,
,chere are you2 Outside, junior, uay, ,cay
outside!
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1944-10-13
MUSIC MAD

What do you do when you get to-
gether at someone's house after
school? Play the platters and spin
the discs. Who do you talk about
between land mebbe during) classes?
The relative merits of two baritones.
(YOu guess whO.) Which all leads up
to the fact that you're mad about
music, nutty about notes, balmy
about bands and cr-razy about
crooners. Let's take it from here,
boys.
live Jewelry-Cut bars of music
from some old piano books and paste
them on little squares of cardboard
or wood. Shellac for high finish and
preservation, and string into neck
laces and bracelets. Tuneful and
Tricky.
Title Talk-Song titles work their
way into your conversation. For in
stance, how do you tell someone to
go away these days? You say, "Shoo,
Shoe, Baby" don't you-on account
of it's the number one song in your
own hit parade? And doesn't Frank
lie do swoonderful things with it?
And you look swoony and say 1.-THE
Dreamer" every time a sharp wolf
passes by.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1944-10-13
Process Millions of
Animals With Aid
OF Boys and Hobos
BY AL JEDLICKA

Like every other business, the ma
TONS stockyards have had their
share of wartime difficulties, but
with both owners and employees dis
playing an aggressiveness in solv-
ing these problems, the markets
have made an outstanding showing
in the handling of the heavy runs
which have spelled record meat pro-
duction for the services, civilians
and our Allies.
Typical of the nations yards
are those at Chicago, where cattle
and hog marketings for the last four
years have exceeded those of the i'm
mediate prewar period, and where
loss of personnel to the armed forces
and elsewhere has resulted in a
pressing manpoWer situation.
Contributing to the Chicago stock
yards solution of its wartime prob
lens, is the extremely flexible ma
ture of operations, Assistant Gen.
eral Superintendent Frank Flynn de-
clared. Himself associated with the
Chicago yards for al years, Flynn
said that their long establishment
has given them the experience of
meeting numerous difficulties.
Everybody Works in Pens.
AS result of this flexibility, Flynn
pointed out, such maintenance men
as carpenters, etc, have been
shifted to actual yarding during the
periods of heavy receipts, and then
permitted to return to repair work
when runs levelled off. However, the
yards have still been pressed to man
the 1900 pens for cattle, 1900 for
hogs and 1000 for sheep, and the 700
chutes, that sprawl over the 215
acres.
With labor scarce, and with the
yards no longer able to look to the
full employment of farm boys
anxious to learn the cattle business,
because of demands for production
at home, they have been compelled
to extend the work-day during buster
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When ironing embroidery, place
it right side down upon a heavy
towel folded several times.
When storing tennis rackets for
the winter, coat the strings with
vaSeline.
Place artificial flowers in a
paper sack together with a hand
full of salt. Shake well to clean
flowers.
Rooms subject to unusual damp
ness will dry rapidly if blocks of
camphor ice are placed in the cor
nerS.
When backing the kitchen
range, protect your hand by put
ting paper bag over it.
When removing wallpaper, wet
it with water in which has been
dissolved all the alum the water
will take. The paper will come off
more easily.
To clean radiators in the
home, place a large damp cloth in
back and over the radiator and
then blow the dust onto the damp
cloth with your vacuum cleaner.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1944-10-13
Predict Helicopters Aid
In Fighting Forest Fires

WASHINGTON. An official of
the fire control U. S. forest service,
predicted that advanced types of
helicopters developed during the
war will revolutionize firefighting.
Helicopters can land in small open
ings in the forest, on small lakes
or mountain peaks where it would be
impossible for an airplane to
land, and men and equipment can
be brought within striking distance
of the fire.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1944-10-13

Wnlch once re-
called our ears.
Once more we
hear "On Moon
light Bay"
Wen hitch old
DObbin to the
Shay;
They linger in
our mind.
We reSUrrect the
lifting strain Of
"Midnight Choo
C h o o." a n d
Dream Train"
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paper beneath it.
Fill the cutter with
the plaster of paris
mixture. Before
the mixture is
quite hard, stick a
safety pin in the
back. After you re-
move the hardened
plaster from the
cookie cutter, file
the edges smooth
with an ON erv
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1944-10-13
COOKIE CUT-UPS

Here's gadget pin that's just as
much fun to make as it is to wear.
Buy some plaster of paris and mix it
with water until it is of a smooth,
pasty consistency. Put cookie cut
ter on a hard surface (such as the
kitchen table, with a piece of wax
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1944-10-13

With others of their kind.
We think these old time numbers
had
The edge on many new ballad
On many a modern rune.
What though they lacked the smart
jing-jing-
The crash and wall of current swing,
At least they had a tune.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1944-10-13

When winter comes soon to wro Europe millions Of children
clothing This little Polish girl is of millions who
peatures
unheated, children
relieve children
conducting
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1944-10-13
SOUVENIR

When Butch changed his three
letter sweater
For trim fitting suit of o. DIS
He said to each gal in the class,
Now take anything that you
please"
To Madge went his sharpest
plaid shirt;
His bow-ties were Dorothy's
loot;
Pat spoke for his corduroy coat.
The tan one - so long, wide
and Zoot.
They bid for his hat and his
socks,
But all the while l stood apart
With them he was leaving his
clothes,
With me he was leaving his
heart!
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1944-10-13

board, color with water colors, shine
with colorless nail polish. You can
have whole set of these smart
gadgets, depending upon your moth
er's assortment of cookie cutters.
They look like expensive ceramic
jobs.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1944-10-13

To eliminate unpleasant odors in
the house, burn several sulphur
matches. This will clear up the
odors.
Windows will look bright and
shining if they are wiped off occa-
sionally with a cloth moistened in
vinegar.
Before opening a can of paint,
turn it upside down for a short
time and it will mix better when
opened.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1944-10-13
The Rambling Rhymster
BY LES PLETTNER
OLD SONGS

We mind the songs of yesterday
The songs we used to sing and play,
They echo through the years.
We think of "Alexander's Band"
Also, Love Letters in the Sand"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-14

derful African dry rice on my plate, could smell the delicate palm oil gfiracy. I eagerly dipped by spoon in the gravy. Up in the spoon came whole fish, which had been thrown into the boiling Gil with humble look of supplication in his eyes. My interest in itccthyology forced mo to release the fish to sink to his oily grave. The next spoonful brought out crayfish, antenna quivering and Grooling the red oil. His eyes were defiant as only the eyes of a red crayfish cooked in med oil can be. took the oil and no fish. The next meal, a break fash, found me bit haggard but maintaining my fringe of good hn- nor. For breakfast we had bush COW cooked in palm oil. I've had monkey, I've had wild boar, I've had snail, and I've had Spann, but for the sake of the Church Militant, never take bush COW If you run inc to one while alive. he'll kill yous if you run into one dead, though cooked, he stil retains the same deadly power. And it's horrible death to die.''
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-14

was just home from the college at Pripceton, where had spent four years in the acquisition of a gentle mans education, For the hound and the blood horse, the sword and the pistol, my father himself had been the tutor, I was the master of the manor of Lowmont."
 That's Devereaux Bolinvar, who indeed does know his blood horses, thanks to his creator. Miss Bay liss, who at one time could recog- nize 3600 of the 4O00 show horses in the country, also has down pat the New Jersey mountain country wherein dwelled loved, and duelled the BolinvarS.
 There's Cousin Hugo, who loved Nellie Farleigh, and had a past shrouded all about with mystery; there's horse race, and the fox hunting is really done well, with 8 loving and sure hand.
 THE GENTLEMEN TALK OF PEACE" and SO does William B. Eff in his new 520-page book pub lShed by Macmillan at $3.OO. The voice is occasionally strident, but
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-14

SpeaklugI attO-
 gether an autobiography. MT. Dan- iels has you pull up a comfortable chair, light that cigarette you've put away for a spciai occasion, and listen to recollections of the Wilson Administration. His story is not a new one, but his interpretation of the men and events of the era he writes of is lively, mellow, and con- sistently interesting.
 Woodrow Wilson was, and is, his hero. He tells of the day he met Wilson, how he entered politics and gained the support of Bryan, and was nominated and elected. He gives c behind-th scenes portrait of the man who was to go down in the minds of many as martyr; and now and then he gets around to Josephus Daniels. whose brother warned him to turn down a Cabi- net job should Wilson offer it to him. But he decided to take 1t with great pleasure, knowing that I am doing wrong"
 Perhaps 8 minor, but, interesting point brought out by MT. Daniels is-the truth behind his ban on in- toxicants for men in the Navy. Al- cohol had been tabu before-for en- listed men and petty officers. Off, ficers could have their cocktails, and Daniels act was the correction of what he saw to be a non-democratic evil.
 This first book of the Wilson years is a fine one, and its readers will look forward to the second vol- tune, which will deal with 1917 and the following tragic years.
 THE BOLINVARS," by Marguer- ite F. Bayliss (Henry Holt: $3.0O, being a super-romance with such chapter headings as, "An Episode: With Thunder; 'The Story of 8 Duel";; ''The Moonlight Hunt" and tTfail's End," is certain to catch { good segment of the public fancy that of the ladies, anyhow. Just take a gander at the hero: T was six feet tall, and fit as a panther. I
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-14

appear before the commission with another nights hearing scheduled for this group for tomorrow night if found necessary. The general employees presented their views on Tuesday night last.
 Mir Roland cited the facts that there are 520 teachers in the sys- tenn at present who, under the pres ent 2 per cent contribution called for, would be contributing $29, ,00O with subsequent benefits equalling 32,500; thus the city would be con- tributing but $3,5O0 toward their plan. He added that the city would be contributing many times more than that to the pensions of fire men and policemen.
 Miss Canty asked that the com mission consider placing the substi- ute teachers on an annual salary instead of 8 per diem basis pro. viding they teach at least nine months. This then would qualify this latter group for retirement un- der the act on the same basis as regular CeaCIlerS.
 MT. Roland cited that fact that teachers must provide for them selves a background of training of four years and that their duties called for the utmost responsibility in the handling of the city's chil- dren.
 MT. Roland likewise suggested that the proposed retirement board called for by the present bill under consideration be expanded from five to seven so that members may in- clude one chosen by teachers, one by firemen and policemen and one by general employees.
 Gerard McEvoy said the com- mission should not base the plan on the cost to the city but on the system of pensions paid employees by private industries. He read re- ports showing high pensions paid employees by many nationally known industries in which the employees made no contributions toward pen- SionS.
 Roy Walch said that it seemed the teachers were being penalized because they belong to the state retirement system and receive pen- sions from it, and pointed out that this is, something that they con- tribute to and is financed by them and the state.
 James E. Moran asked why an ac- tuarial basis was used in comput- ing the contributions the teachers make but the pension is set at a flat $500 a year. Principal Joseph Kennedy of Wilby pointed out that teacher with high salary has to pay much higher contributions to the fund than a lower paid teacher yet each receives the same pension.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-14
Y-VETS INDUCT
 s NEW MEMBERS

The newly ly-organized Y-Vets in- ducted eight new members into it's ranks at its second meeting at the Y. M. c. A. last night,
 The new members include Michael Calabro, Army; John Crevda, AAF; Edward Smith, Rangers; Albert Stance, Army; Francis Mclaughlin Navy; Joseph Sastelunas, Army; Francis M. Cooey, Army and Salva- tore Verziano, Army demical trans port.
 The group voted to include veter- ans from the Merchant Marine with in the membership after bearing an appeal by M-M James P. Finnegan Fred Stager, chairman, spoke on the significance of the serviceman,s dis charge button, and urged greater public recognition of it.
 Preliminary plans were made for the initial dinner and dance on St. Valentines day, February IA, which the organization hopes to make an annual affair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-14
Teachers Register
 Protest On Pensions
Committee Hears Objections, Suggestions; Bremen,
 Policemen to Attend Public Hearing Tonight

Local teachers last night pre- sented a concerted opposition to features of the proposed pension bill applicable to their group both from the standpoint of contributions and benefits. Led by J. Francis Roland of Crosby and Miss Fen messy Canty of Wilby the group strongly opposed the $500 flat annual pension to be received by them at the age of 65 years, and urged the adoption, by the Pension Commis- sion. of feature whereby they would be given pensions of 5-6th of one percent of their annual salary, times their years of service.
 The group presented their views before the commission at the second in a series of three public hearings relative to the new proposed pen sion bill. Tonight the city's fire men and policemen represented by Attorney William B. Fitzgerald will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-14

time.'' He asks, Can civilization survive the radically changed condi- tions brought about by the machine age, without a series of violent and bloody upheavalS which will leave the world finally a shambles, and perhaps put on end to the white racer"
 Though not optimistic of survi- val, much less an Utopia, he advo- cates radical action," then pro- ceedS to outline steps which would put to an end Germany's ability to make war. There would be no Ger man army or police force, no arms, submarines, airplanes. The Ger man industrial machine must be broken down and 8 large part of it used for the benefit of ruined neigh Dor countries. Pan-G -Germanists Qarge landowners, industrialists, some intellectuals) who would be the core of any future German re- sistance would be "liquidated."
 The worlds society would be re- organized into Self-contained Pow CT Aggregates" the U. s. s. R., a United Orient, a United Europe clust- cred around the Mediterranean, and and a Union of the West, consisting of North and South. America, the British Isles and Australasia, and a mandated territory of Africa.
 He calls 1t "a compromise between the ideal of an international society and discord and disorder" What ever you may call 1t, it's thought provoking reading.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-14
SUM-UPS:

LOCK, STOCK AND BAR REL: THE STORY OF COL LECTING," by Douglas and Elizabeth Rigby (LippincOtt: $5.0O). Anecdotes and analysis of all phases of the hobby, with many illustrations of prize items and finds"
 
 "Where Away: A Modern Odyssey" by George Sessions Perry and Isabel Leighton (WhitIesey: $2.75) The saga of the American light cruiser Marblehead, with splendid pen sketches by John J. Floherty.
 Escape While | can," by Melba Marlett (Crime Club: $2.OO). A decadent family and murder in Michigan. We'll told and hair-raising.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-14
SHAWN DOING
 DOUBLE DUTY
High Sheriff Serving as Deputy JaiIer Pending
 Official Appointment

High Sheriff J. Edward Slavin will continue to perform duties ot deputy jailer at the New Haven county jail, and no appointment of temporary successor to Nicholas Mona will be made by the county commissioners, it was learned to- day.
 The commissioners, who have held several meetings since the high sheriff nominated David Lane of Ansonia as acting deputy jailer, have taken no action on a ternpor- ary appointment, and have indi- cated they will let the matter ride" untilt hey decide on a permanent successor.
 It was reported today several new candidates, whose names have not been publicly disclosed, "are in the running" for the post. It was preci- ously announced that Milton Am- rine, former Kansas jail official, and Lane were receiving serious consid- eration, and it is understood neither one has been eliminated from the picture as yet.
 Appointment of an acting deputy jailer would necessitate the expen- allure of additional funds for sal- ary, and the commissioners have been reluctant to face the expense, it was reported. The commissioners have studied the situation and feel the job is being performed ade- quately at the present time and can remain open for while longer un- til permanent choice is made, one source stated.
 Lane, who is guard at the jail, is understood to be aiding Sheriff Slavin in performance of duties of deputy jailer although he has not been permitted the title of the post.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-14
STATE TEACHERS
 MEET TOMORROW

Members of the Teachers Associ- ation and the Manufacturers As- ' 'sociation of Waterbury will attend tomorrow's Management Education conference at Hartford under the joint sponsorship of the Connecti- cut Manufacturers Association and the Etate Teachers Association.
 Thomas R. Jones, industrialist and Dr. William F. Russell, edu- cator will address the gathering of industrial and educational lead- CTS on matters of mutual problems confronting both.
 MT. Jones is president of the American Type Founders Inc, off, cia1 arbitrator of the American Arbitration Association and direc- tor of the National Association of Manufacturers. Dr. Russell is dean of Teachers College, Columbia University and has been prominent in educational fields in China, Philippines, Japan and several European countries.
 The conference will be held at 2::30 p. m. following luncheon at the Hotel Bond.