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Evening star., 1944-07-02
First 48 Hours on Soipon Isle
S Spent in Dodging Jap Fire u.

only ~ yarQS from our trenches.
Sergt. Combs, Sergt. Shultz and
I moved to the aid station and
there had the greatest solace
had yet had on this island. That
was drink Of good American
whisky, given to me by q quarter.
master sergeant.
There we ran into many friends
Don Senick. Fox Movietone camera
man who knew Sergt. Combs, Joined
us and asked to be taken to the
command post. We took him anC
instantly regretted it.
We had no trouble crossing tn,
airstrip, but almost as soon as W.
had reached the command post
Jap mortar shells fell right in tn.
midst of it, The first one sent m.
sprawling to the ground and before
the next one hit I was face dowr
in a trench.
I found myself facing a radio
operator. Face down, he was tryins
to keep his instrument in opera
ton. Just As q mortar shell hi
q few yards from us, injuring two
OF our men, heard him say into
the mouthpiece, Hold 1t, there's
a little interference here
A little interference!
Sergt. Combs and decided things
were too thick at the command
post, so we took of, running across
the airstrip and skirting a tank
loaded with ammunition. 1t hac
been hit and was burning and the
ammo was exploding, but we made
ut without being hit.
Crouched in Hole.
We crouched in a hole in a dune
along the beach until we caught
our breath and things became NOR.
quiet. Later we went to the aie
station and talked with two Navy
doctors.
There We saw three Japanes.
women and several small children
whom the marines had brought ou
Of the fighting area beyond tn,
strip.
About midafternoon Sergt. Combs
Sergt. Shultz and I started to movs
north along the beach, looking fol
a likely place to dig in for tn,
night.
After going north about half 8
mile, we changed our minds anc
went back south. It was q lucky
change of mind. for that night tn,
Japs counterattacked on the north
end OF the airstrip.
We had dug in in an old Jar
emplacement. For half the night
we endured the shelling, crouch.
ing low as shrapnel whined anc
hummed over US.
Then word was passed along thu
beach for us to move still farther
south, as the Japs were attacking
to the north. We started, worminf
our way through . gully, while oul
warships laid down . terrific bar.
rage and the Japs replied with
their pieces.
We finally dug in in an aban.
doned Jap dugout and were safely
covered during the remainder oi
the long night.
As this is written, Sergt. Combs
Sergt. Schultz and I are preparing
to 60 In search of some one to take
our copy and pictures. Sergt
Combs, who was taking pictures
even while he was lodging srenades
and mortars right after the land
ing, has just discovered q piece
Of shrapnel- In his camera.
All Of us were Z little surprised
to find We had no shrapnel In
our skins.
Evening star., 1944-07-02
Chicago U. Aide Comino

Miss Nancy Macduf1, pre-en-
trance counsellor for the University
OF Chicago, will be at the May
flower Hotel Tuesday and Wednes-
day to explain the university's new
college, which admits students as
early rs their Junior year in high
school.
Evening star., 1944-07-02

How sbsut invading your pocket-
bsok? hack the attack. Duy more
than befofe.-Eifth War Lean.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11
Sad Example

The recent battle of words between for mer Ambassador William c, Bullitt and the Soviet newspaper Pravda may be minor SkirmiSh, but 1t is nonethelesS de- pressing, MT, Bullitt wrote magazine article from Rome which contained catalog of fears and indictments of the Soviet Union, credited to sources gener- ally defined as "the Romans. Then PraVda answered in the rich and un- inhibited prose for which 1t is famous, calling MT, Bullitt several varieties of liar,
 It seems a pity that PraVda could not realize that Mr. Bullitt is no longer member of our government and that he was, rightly or wrongly, writing as a private citizen in country of free speech and free press It seems an equal pity that Mr. Bullitt didn't realize that the fears of these vaguely defined Ro- mans are the same Bolshevik bogeyman with which Hitler and GoebbelS have long attempted to divide the western al- lies from Russia,
 Too many such impetuous incidents are going to jeopardize international cooperation and good feeling,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11
Dr. Charles H. Brown

Dr. Charles II. Browns death last week followed closely the death Q little over a month ago of Q contemporary pr, Daniel J, Maloney, Both physicians were active in their profession in the early years of the century, and up to the pres ent time, and both contributed greatly to the profession by virtue of knowledge attained and personal dignity,
 pr, Brown, up to the time of his death, was the oldest practicing physician, hav- ing been active in the profession for 6l years, pr, Maloney had practlced close to 30 years, In recalling the long and honorable careers of these doctors we are reminded that pr, Brown and pr, Maloney had their offices in the lower North Main street locality, It will also be recalled that another doctor was Q close professional neighbor, Dr. Frederick Graves who Is presently living in Wood bury, but has been retired from active practice for good many years, Also in the doctors row of North Main street was the late pr. Walter Barber, ST.
 pr, Brown was not Q native of the city but came here in 1865. He was active at the Waterbury hospital and its first gynecologist He will be remembered as a leading man in his profession and citi- zen of integrity,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11
They'll Think About It Too

President Roosevelt has touched on the subject of compulsory peace-time training, This is an old idea of his - brushed upl
 On April 20, 94S, he said the Nation would benefit from a plan for universal military training in peace-time, Mrs Roosevelt told a press conference early this year that she thought compulsory on-year service to the country should be required of both boys and girls. The President has now indicated that he is thinking in terms of program that would combine military training with such things as training to be good stenogra- pherS or craftsmen.
 The public will be thinking about this, too," and MT. and Mrs, Roosevelt will have plenty of difficulty in explaining just what they are actually advocating.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11
A PLAN FOR ARMIsTICE DAY
(New York Timesl

In this war there are likely to be two armistice days, one when the Japanese lay down their arms. There are two ways to celebrate the first of three occasions, which will be bought, as the second one will be by wounds, death and sorrow. one way is to riot n the streets, throw ing confetti, breaking windows and getting drunk. The other way is to observe a few minutes of silence to attending meetings in the churches to express with dignity and so- briety the relief we will feel be- cause one costly phase of the great war is over. There will be no call for a childish and barbaric joy. Too many will have fallen. Too many will still be in danger. The kind of celebration we or our fath- CTS had in November, 1918, would be an affront to those who are In deep grief and those in anxiety for their loved ones.
 A popular emotion cannot be re- pressed, even though some of Its ex- pressions may be later repented. It can, however, be diverted into fit- ting obserFances. It is not too soon for public officials, churches, schools and civic organizations to make plans for Armistice day No. l. It can be made a day of commemora- ton and dedication if the right leadership is exerted soon enough.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11
The CED Plan

Most of us don't know much about Che philosophy of taxation, But we pay taxes whether we understand them or not And since we pay them, we may be forgiven an interest in the subject out of all proportion to our knowledge, or lack of 1t, Accordingly, the new proposal by the Committee for Economic DeVel" opment, called "A Postwar Federal Plan for High Employment" seems important enough to take our eyes off the war headlines for moment,
 The CED, of course, is not an official committee It is made up of businessmen who have thought taxes and other post war problems sufficiently urgent to give them almost two years of study, The CED tax plan is only a suggestion, Noth- ing may ever come of 1t, But 1t does seem to make sense, and its basic ideas seem sound enough to stand up under the punching they probably will get, At the risk of oversimplifying a long and devious train of expert thought on the matter, this is the gist of the CED pro- posal;
 We shall come out of the war with a tremendous national debt The annual cost of running the government will De 16 to 1S billion dollars, about three times the prewar high, To pay this running expense and plan to balance the budget and start reducing the national debt, we need high taxes High taxes mean high national income-the CED figures l40 billion dollars, And high income re- uuires high employment, perhaps 10 mil lion more jobs than in 1940-not govern ment-made jobs, but jobs in private, tax paving businesses More jobs must be created through new business enterprises and the expansion of existing ones. Ana the best way to bring this about, in the CED'S opinion, is to lessen present hlgh taxes that frighten businessmen out Of the riSk-taking that new business ln- wolves. At the same time, the CED recognizes that taxes must be distributed fairly so that money remains in the hands of those who can and will spend 1t, ana thus keep up the standard of living.
 Those are only the high spots of one phase of a suggested postwar tax Struc- ture that deserves detailed study It IS a highly important phase. For whatever ones fiscal philosophy, employment, tax es and the cost of government are in the center of the picture, Their eventual bal ance will determine whether this country takes off from the costly, unnatural heights of wartime production and em- ployment toward a prosperous future, or whether it plunges into depression.
 Apparently the CED plan, evolved by lion-and-lamb partnership of business men and professors, is the result Of more thought than Congress has yet given to postwar taxes and employment So it de- serves a full and careful congressional exploration. And if Congress passes It up, 1t had better offer better scheme,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11
Home Laundry Shortcuts

With thousands of women tackling the full load of the family wash for the hrst time due to laundry service curtail- ments, there is special need for home front education on the easiest way of do- ing an expert laundry job.
 Encouraging news for home laun- dresses is offered by recent time study which reports that, with efficient plan ming and shortcut methods, an average laundry for a family of four, amounting to 35 pounds takes about two hours ana twenty-five minutes to wash in washing machine and rinse Careful sorting ot clothes ahead of time and advance soak ing of Soiled articles for 10 and 15 min utes were proven to be helpful tlme-Sav- ing procedures. The operations also were streamlined by several time-Saving tech nioues which are inexpensive and avail able to amateur laundreSSes. For eX- ample, by diSsolving bluing flakes directly in the suds, bright looking clothes were achieved without any streaks and there was no need for the traditional chore oi a separate bluing job.
 Another shortcut recommended by eX- merits calls for diSSolving quarter Of a raIre of special wax-like product in each o,,art of starch to insure the iron against sfickinq. This method assures a satiny sInooth finish in addition to making the ironing easier and avoiding strain on the fabric' This waxlike product also saves time by making it possible to iron starched clothes while slightly damp and disnense with the time honored chore of drying first and then Sprinkling.
 Bad posture was reported to be a malor and easilv avoided cause of traditional eblue Monday" backaches. Tests indicat- ed glaat most complaints of fatigue could no eliminated by taking time to adjust the heleht of washing and ironing equip menl to flt individual requirements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11
THE GOOD EARTH
(New York Times)

Americas farmers have accom- plished what many people believed to be impossible. For three success sive years they have fought for high food production goals. Each year they have made a new record despite manpower shortages, ma chinery lacks and weather troubles. Urban dwellers, reading that the War Food Administration has found it necessary to dump nine carloads of eggs that had matured beyond that accepted majority. or that rancid butter in some parts of the nation had to be disposed of. are likely to form a distorted picture of the situation as whole.
 A country that expects to harvest about i.i30.000. 900 bushels of wheat, a yield of corn. barley and rice above the I033-42 average. gargantuan quantities of beef. pork, poultry, eggs. dairy products. fruits and vegetables, knows that the workers on the food production lines have done their full share in partner ship with those who have achieved
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11

This fear of death was, and for some people still is. very real and terrible thing. We fear 1t for a var iety of reasons-some because of a dread of the unknown; others be- cause they realize they have not lived in accordance with the prin- ciples set forth by Christ: still oth- CTS because they have enjoyed their years on earth and feel uncertain as to the reality of the Heavenly Kingdom.
 Today Christians all over the world need strength as never before. Husbands. sons. and brothers are facing death in far countries. Bee fore going into battle. these men are Feaesurred hy Christ's comforting word. ~In my Fathers house are many mansions. 60 to prepare a place for you. Nlll come again
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11

AS matter of fact we can't keep away from the subject of the boys and girls, They are constantly urged to return to school, those who have not completed high school. Many of these are of an age when they can work and bring home the bacon, so to speak. They have had a taste of good weekly wage with de- auctions for this and that, but still good wage. In fact their weekly wage is something their fathers would have been glad to get for monthly wage. So school does not offer comparable at- traction. However, it should. Because
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11

Now is the favorable time to get an education. Young minds need the Stlmu, lation of a regular course of study. Olo enough to make better than average weekly wage, young folks are still young enough to learn what is generously or fered in our schools. They should also strive to attain a bit of higher educa- ton after the high school period, II they can. So let's encourage the back Io school idea for the teen-agers, at least
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11
FIELD MARSHAL MONTGOMERY
(New York Times)

Gen. Sir Bernard Law Montgom- ery's promotion to the highest rank in the British Army has been so amply and nobly earned that 1t VIII be welcomed and applauded by the armed forces and the civilians Of all the United Nations. To the people of his own country he is an idol, though nobody can be more remote from the conventional flashing warrior. He is short. strict, severe, religious, a belated Puritan. He has been a professional soldier for thir- ty-six years. He has studied. taught and practiced the art of modern warfare.
 Appointed general officer and chief of the Southeastern Command of England late in l94i, he molded an army to his hearts desire. He made his men physically fit. and they must have cursed him while he was doing 1t. Everybody had to take a dose of physical training as a. m. Once a wek everybody up to a brlgadier had to take a six-mile run. He hardened his soldiers. So far as 1t was possible in rural Eng land, he accustomed them to the desert fighting for which they were preparing. when they got to Africa they realized his plans and hi hopes. We aii know how he went at his task in Norh Africa. one el the hardest of military tasks, Sl frontal attack against strong de- defenses in depth. Rommel's arrns became the driven instead of tn, driver. The Eighth Army. which had been called the Army of the Nile. went on from victory to vic- tory, to Libya, Tunlaia, Sicily alac Italy. Now prudent. new daring Montgomery had the boslndless con.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11
AS A MATTER OF FACT

The Empire State building in New York city, always the perfect host, pre- sented $100 war bond to its 5000, ,O0Otn visitor last week, The visitor was an English flyer on his wedding trip, and according to prescribed social custom in taking in the sights of New York town stopped at the famous building on the famous corner where once the Waldorf Astoria stood. The honeymoonerS, by the way, were aged nineteen and seven- teen respectively.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11

plenty Of opposition. Therefore he had his boys print ballots with only his name on them. When the workers came to the booths to vote, our men would ask them, Are you for Lewis or against Lewis?'
 "Those who said they were for John were told to put an x be. side his name. Those who opposed John were told Go cross his name out. Naturally, we only counted the Ks and John won unanimously"
 As Q result of tactics like this, Lewis has manipulated the union so that every official, from the vice president down to the low est employe of local, is now directly responsible to Lewis and also appointed by him,
 This is the cruX of the current fight at the Cincinnati convention At present, union members vote only for or against Lewis, They have no right to choose local of- ficials, who represent them in bar agining with mine owners.
 NOTE: Real reason why Ed-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11

Just poor pooch. yellow cur dog.
 Digging for bones in a war-strtcken land; He growled at remains of enemy dead
 As though he had been slapped by ther mana Hour after hour and day after day,
 Soldiers witnessed his endless quest For just one bone to meet his want.
 A persistent dog who took no rest. He snarled when they took him from his job. This job of digging deep in the ground But he instantly learned the lesson
 They taught. of bringing in what he found. Now he is tops in the M-dog Corps.
 He shows other dogs how 1t is done. By shifting and barking ct booby-tEapS.
 I'll soldiers destroy them one by one. Out in the sun, the rain or the fog, Goes great pooch yellow cur dog.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11

mondson won't get many votes at the Cincinnati convention is that Lewis pays all expenses of dele gates; is in 0 position to dis courage attendance by delegates unfriendly to him,
 ALLIED SKI TROOPS
 For the first time in the war, Canadian and American ski troops are due to see the sort of action they were trained for.
 The first special service force, trained in mountain warfare, at Helena, Montana, and in Alaska and the Aleutians, is now in Southern France with the forces of General Patch. A thrust across the Maritime Alps into Northern Italy will give them their first actual skiing action. This special service force includes both Cam adians and Americans, and will probably come up against German rear-guard units as the Allied armies chase the Nazis toward the Brenner Pass.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11
Gasoline for Ivy Poisoning

Some years after my graduation in homeopathic medicine I decided to try the old theory - passing through a sumac thicket I ate a young bud. with no appreciable symptoms A week later I repeated this. still with only itching in the mouth when took anything hot. Since then I have had only localized dermatitis now and then when ex- posed to poison ivy, oak or sumac. The most satisfactory first aid remedy in my experience has been immediate gentle mopping of the affected skin with ordinary gaso- line. suppose the gasoline dis solves and removes the irritant principle. (-, M. D.
 Answer Thank you, Doctor. Gasoline is one of the first aid remidies suggested in the pamphlet on Ivy Poisoning I'm glad to mail on request (no clipping will sufflce) to any reader who provides stamp ed envelope bearing his address.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11
OUR MERCHANT FLEET
(Boston Post)


 The suggestion by Vice. Admiral Land, chairman of the Maritime Commission, that more than half of our merchant fleet should be scrap ped after the war is likely to precip- ltate a hot controversy. Undoubt- edly, there will be no peacetime use for many of the cargo ships now in service. But Admiral Lands asser- tion that our merchant fleet should be cut from the 50,O00O00 dead weight tons we will have when the war ends to between l5,O00, 900 and 10000, 900 tons will need some ex- plaining before the general public will be willing to accept it. There would see into be no sound reason why we should not hold our position as the worlds greatest maritime power.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11

way the irnmor- tality of the soul. For this reason the element of fear was removed from their every day lives and was rep 1 a c c d by a dedication to cer- tain c hris tian ideals, which cul- minated in h c promise of eternal life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS Whats Good for the Cattle


 Here is our section of Florida 1t is necessary to add manganese to fertilizer to make plants thrive and cobalt to the feed of cattle to make COWS and steers grow. Would 1t not be a good idea to add soupcon of cobalt and manganese to our own food? Just how much is a soupcon? (P. s. PD
 Answer If chemical analyse' have shown that the soil, fertilizer or feed in that section is poorer in those elements than is the soil ir other sections where plants and cattle thrive, should not hesitate to add a wee trace of both elements to the family's food. A soupcon is a very small quantity, taste, literally just a suspicion.