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Evening star., 1944-02-12
AUTOMOBILES WANTED.

BUICK wanted: name your price, will
try to meet it. Flood Pontiac. 1921 Con.
CADILLAC wanted; name your price, will
Try to meet it. .FG% Flood Pontiac. 1921 Con,
CHEVROLET wanted name un, your pg, price; l will
necticut. s i Wo. s4oo. o0 ''"~' 1 wv
CHRYSLER 1941. 1910. any model. We
gay the high prIce Let us G prove
DopGE DDHe AND AND G cHRYsLER IfS wanted; name nam,
your price. will try to meet it. Flood Pom.
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PGHMoUTa fGaSsestTHa wxSrED@name M a1oo your price
Sc sSaf TO sER M3 to4Ne Deor. you sci
to get the most cash. All makes urgentl!
Pf1Hsar PSarE fxRTY MSfGfs vii pay sls Up to S BOY
for clean ear, good tires essential. FIR
2Ss ssss s5sT ERcs E1a ss for W. yoqs ess b. z
%L Ssf DfisY FSY bSN6s HSGs fRaE sif
@ no b Wo DarsSss Ssa Rsed with sfter
1888 or later model coupe or sedan; gooe
condition: will pay cash. Mr.. Holt, over
viii try to meet it. Flood Pontiac. 4221
Connecticut. WO $500.
IT WILL PAY YOU to see Torrey befort
you sell. Torey Motor. 1137 10th ST. NV
fRivATE PARTY wants to buy clean
late-model car for cash, price no object
HAVE You FORGOTTEN to call Adam.
$500 to sell your car? We can pay yor
plenty Of cash right now. Arcade Pontiac
Co, l437 Irving st. NV.
PKIvATE PARTY would like to buy lat
model used car; will pay cash. Call TR
INMATE PARTY will pay top cash pric,
for good used car, with good tires: n,
dealers. Woodley S202.
INDIVIDUAL wants late model, car an,
tires mus: be perfect: quick cash purchase
G3ebe 2020. 49,
Evening star., 1944-02-12
Uncle Roy's Corner

A question about the earth's path
around the sun appears In this
letter:
Dear Uncle Ray:
II am a constant reader Of your
column and think 1t very interest
ing. I am puzzled by one thing
which I should like to have you
explain.
They say the earth is closer to
the sun in winter than in summer.
ALI diagrams which I have seen
show the earth at one end OF the
ellipse In December, and at the
other end in June. Then wouldn't
the earth be the same distance
from the sun in summer as in VIM
ter?
II would be very grateful If you
would explain this.
your faithful reader,
LEO H. BERNARD"
If we were judging by certain
diagrams, you would be quite right
about this matter, Leo. People who
make diagrams are not always care
full to show the exact truth.
In the first place the earth's path
around the sun is fairly close to
being a circle. The greatest differ
ence in the earth's distance from
the sun Is less than 31a per cent.
In the long trip which the earth
makes, the difference amounts to
about 100000 miles. The aver
age distance of the earth from the
sun Is $4,000 900 miles.
The earth does not move in a
true ellipse with tine sun always
at the center. The sun gets to be
"off f-center" during the mighty cir
cular journey which the earth makes
each year.
Here are the approximate dis
tances of the earth from the sun on
certain dates:
March 21-93 900 900 miles.
June 21-94 100000 miles.
September 21-93 900 900 miles.
December 21-91 500, 900 miles.
You may be able to make your
own diagram with the figures I have
given.
How can we be closer to the sun
in winter than summer? That is a
question which people in South Az
rica and Australia do not ask. In
their hot-weather period, the sun
is closest, and in their winter the
sun is farthest away.
In the Northern Hemisphere 1t
is the other way around. The tilt Of
the earth's axis gives us slanting
sun rays in December and these do
not warm our part of the world so
WELL Also the sun shines on us
longer each day in summer than in
winter.
Evening star., 1944-02-12

Evening Star. II you desire the pocket
outline of the Four Aces system Of
Contract Bridge. send with your re-
quest to the Four Aces, care The Eve
ming Star a stamped t3-cent). self
addressed, laree-size envelope and you
will receive an outline without any
charge
Evening star., 1944-02-12
Winning Contract
BY THE FOUR ACES.
Trump OPENING

Very rarely is a takeout double
passed for penalties. When 1t is,
the player who passed it may be
expected to hold overwhelming
strength in the opponents trump
suit. The strength should usually
be SO great that a trump opening
is not only permissible but desir-
able.
South dealer.
North-South vulnerable.
86532
y 1914
N87
%9754
AKQJ As4
107 N 0AK87
% w 90
. QJ43 S D 1922
4 AQJ &K6
1a5ss : 8
o AK65
= 10 832
The bidding:
South West North East
10 Dbl. Pass Pass
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" DDl. Pass Pass
Pass
West was quite correct to double
on his hand, though the average
player would overcall with one
spade; and East took the best
chance of profit when he passed.
But West did not follow through on
his opening. The spade king looked
like a safe lead, SO he led it.
South won the first trick with the
spade ace, cashed his two high dia-
monds and trumped a diamond with
the heart four in dummy. Then
South trumped a spade to get back
to his own hand and led his last
diamond. This was trumped with
the ten Of hearts.
Now East could overtrump or not
but whichever way it was played
South had to get seven tricks ano
make one spade doubled.
If West had opened his singleton
trump, the defenders would have
won two more tricks, and those two
tricks would have represented the
difference between a plus score OF
500 and a minus score of ITO. For
East could take both of dummy s
trumps off the board on the first
two leads, after which South could
get only two hearts, two diamonds
and spade.
Yesterday you were Theodore
Lightners partner. The opponents
were vulnerable and you held:
4 AK al
y A Q6
o5
4 J1074
The bidding:
Jacoby You Schenken Lightner
IA (O
Answer-Double. Having no high
spades, Jacoby must have a fairly
strong suit, and Schenken will be
unlikely to raise him. There is thus
little hope Of your opponents get
ting into trouble in spades and you
may as well enter the bidding at
once.
Score 100 per cent for double, &C
per cent for pass, 10 per cent for
two hearts (which would make youl
partner think you have a five card
suit).
Question No. 1918.
Today you hold the same hanc
and the bidding continues.
The bidding
Jacoby You Schenken Lightnel
4 Dbl. Pass %
Pass CD
What do you bid? (Answer Mon.
day.
(Released by the Bell Syndicate, Inc)
The Four Aces will be pleased to an
swer letters from readers II q stamped
t3-cent), self-addressed envelope is in
closed with each communication ad-
dressed to the Four Aces, care of The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-24
ITALIAN VETS
 GOING TO HUB
FIOriO Post Sending Dele. gatIOn to September BOs.
 ton Convention

Several officers and former 0ffic- CTS Of Fl0rio Post No, (, Italian American World War Veterans of the U, s, and it's auxiliary will att tend the National Convention of the organization in Boston, Mass, Repv temheg ], 2, 2, and {,
 The delegates and their alteFnRtes from the Post include Commander Daniel 6umma, Past Commanders Michael De PFtmt0, Enstaehio 6chlappa, John Fabbian0, Nick Mangini, Antonio aeFafin0 and Michael GloTdan0, National Vice, Commander,
 The delegation fro mthe AuyiliaEy will include President, Mrs, g0ses phine De PFiml0, Past Presidents, Mrs, Edith Gi0rdan0, Mrs, Phyllis Manglpi, Mrs, Daniel 6umnla, Mrs, Anthony ReFafiH0, and Mrs, AngeE line Vlega,
 The sessions will be held at the Parker House,
 National Commander, Anthony D, Tieso Of MattRpan, Mass, will pres side, Prank staffleT Commander 0l the East Boston Post Is general chalVmaD of the Convention Con- mlttef,
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problem of lack of calcium in the soil and had transformed the dis- trict into a richly productive area. The proximity of the Gulf Stream had also made fishing possible all year round.
 NO BREAD SHORTAGE
 Despite mass acquisitions made by the Germans, the Bretons had never been hungry and there had been no shortage Of bread. Since D Day the railways have stopped rum ming. AS soon as these can start functioning again, when the prov ince is entirely liberated. life will be easier.
 Fortunately the Germans had no time to bring in the harvest and the fields are stacked with sheafs of golden wheat. The potato crop is one of the best in years and there is an abundant crop Of buckwheat. one of the staples Of the regions diet. The production of food stuffs is better balanced here than in Normandy. In Cherbourg there is a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-24
PULLMAN PLANS THREE E-DECKER RAILROAD COACH

Chicago tUp) - The Pullman. Standard Car Manufatcuring Com. pany has announced plans for a new railroad coach especially adapt- cd for commuter use which will bc manufactured after the war to enable railroads to retain a large portion Of their heavy wartime pas- senger volume.
 The new coach is called Three dex" and provides the short dls- tance traveller with comforts and conyeniences now available only in luxury streamliners. At the same time. the new coach seats li2 pas- sengers one and a third times the capacity of todays typical comnuter coach and more than twice the capacity of cars on some roads.
 The name of the rev coach is derived from its three levels. Pas sengers vii lenter at either side on a middle levtl which is the same as the floor level of present coaches. They may then ascend a central stairway to the top deck.
 Arrangements of seats on the top deck is similar to that in pres ent coaches. with i3 forward-fac. ing double seats on each side of center aisle providing room for 52 passengers. On the lower level. two rows Of 9 outward-facing seats ac- commodate another s4 riders. RTsl,.ra all two at each end of the coach on the middle level for l6 more commuters. The seats in the rooms" face each other with a table between where tomorrow's commuters may play cards while eil- route to and from the office.
 This basic design is by no means infiexible.' said Ellis w Test. in charge of engineering and research for the Pullman company.
 Already We have plans for dozen variations to conform with requirements Of every railroad. We are also working on a modified version for long distance travel At a sacrifice Of some capacity. the tranScontinental model will offer much more individual comfort. in- cluding reclining seats for sleeping"
 Among the features of the Three dex commuter coach are its four washrocms two at each end of the car. Three is also a baggage rack on the lower level under the central stairway.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-24

glut of butter, Camenbert cheese and milk. Bread, however. is short and the Allies have begun to bring in flour and army biscuits.
 Restaurants in Rennes serve meals which are almost on a pre- war level. with as much bread as you can eat. You can still order a half bottle of wine with your meal. But there is absolutely no coffee. ex. cept the horrible mixture of barley and beans. and no sugar. hence no desserts of any kind except fresh plums and apricots.
 Stocks are being accumulated in Brittany which ultimately will be sent to Paris. Lyons. Marseille and other cities Of France where the people have been living on a starv. alton diet since long before D Day. The Bretons are full of commisera. ton for their suffering compatriots. The bombing of railways long since prevented the people from sending food packages to relatives. Trans- portation is the biggest headache for the civil authorities. according Co Commissioner Victor Le Gorgeu There is an acute shortage of gaso- line. wood and coal. The French have no trucks. tires, no spare parts for agricultural and other Fnacllin- cry. Until We can supply them with all these. food will rot in this part of France.
 There has been practically no fishing off the coast of Brittany because of lack of gasoline. Most of the fishing fleet had been trans- formed into gas burning craft. When they tried to readapt the boats to sails. fishermen encount- cred many difficulties. Some time before liberation the Allies had or- dered the suspension of all fishing in and around the coast. Tn Cher bourg . portion of the fishing fleet has gone out again. thanks to the speedy work of American engineers. who cleared the port of mines.
 PRICES ARE EEBGH
 Consumer goods are scarce. Shops are perhaps not quite as empty as in Normandy. but prices are high. 4 simple dress made O. rayon costs anything from ei2 up, and a suit costs twice that much Fabrics are poor. Shoes are all wo0den-soied but quite attractive. Tn Rennes there are stlll stores selling souvenirs and you can still find perfume and some cos- metics. 4 woman ! talked to said that the supply of cosmetics had been adequate throughout the four years of war. but nail polish had completely disappeared.
 And despite the fact that w0m- en had to make over old clothes and mend underwear and linens until they were nothing but a mass of darns. French style-con. sei0usness is still apparent. The hat shops. which are plentiful are show ing chapeanS in the newest Paris mode,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-24
1kR .Nh 9R 0A 3Aa'Nc1 First Diosrsphy OF Americas Grsst General
rspvEssAs Snsw mvs Dsssrbusea ssvse

new cadets from Beast Barracks to the summer encampment at Fort Clinton. they underwent a process of ind0ctTination which left its mark. The job was thoroughly done. The end of each strenuous day found the plebes only to glad to tumble into their hunks for 8 nights sleep.
 Taps inspection was hardly over when more or less rugged spirits asserted themselves. Bull sessions were under way, Ike's room became a fayorite hang0ut for these after taps sessions. Voices were kept low and q sentry was always posted to give warning of the approach Of Q first-classDan of the Beast Detail" In the darkness the days woes be- came less important, the b0ners Of some Overzealous lirst-elassiman de- vel0ped into a tidbit, and plebe life in general became more endurable. There were plenty of arguments. often ended by one of Ike's pungent comments. Before anyone realized 1t. Ike had been accepted as a leader.
 Like his classmates in ''F Com pany. Ike fitted easily into the tra- dition which. throughout the hiss tory of the Corps. has fallen to the company marching at the close of the parade column. The tradition is one which scorns "file-b0ning(" C" "teeth-b0ning," and any such seri- OllS effort for advancement in corps or academic standing. It seeks to discover such magimum of ease as is possible under the strenuous West Point system, On the other hand. 1t puts A high premium on athletic pr0wness, The physical brawn Of q group of fit men, averaging six feet or more in height, lent itself to outstanding performance on the athletic field, That feature of the environment likewise suited Ike.
 NEXT Plehe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-24
POPS CONCERT
 SUNDAY EVENING

The last in a series Of Pops" con. certs by the Civic Orchestra Of Wa. terbury will take place Sunday eve. ming at the pavilion in Hamilton park. These concerts have been pre- sented by the well known orchestra in conjunction with the park de- pertinent. The concert will start at 8 Sunday night. There will be tables and refreshments and smoking in the garden.
 Matio Di Cecco. director. has ar- ranged attractive programs for each occasion and music lovers are an- ticipating many Of their favorites for the last concert. Popular and light classical music has been pr0- vided, waltzes. marches and light opera selections.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-24

Ernie Jeff Schiavone of West Clay Street pro- prietor of the Canal Lunch organized softball team to represent his eatery last week and in their debut last Sunday morning at Washington Park they easily conquered the Canal Street Terrors to 4 Ernie played quite an important role in the triumph though at first his mates proposed he warm the bench until they secured a comfortable lead But because he furnished all the equipment he landed starting role at first base. Now he wants to challenge Joe Cavanaugh and his Police Ten for classic some Sunday ayem in the near future
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-24
BY ROsETTE nARGROvE NEA Staff Correspondent

Rennes. Aug. 24-Brittany. the second province Of France to be liberated. is in a privileged position. There is no shortage of food for the time being and except for a lack Of coffee. sugar and tobacco, conditions are almost normal.
 The Germans damaged the Rem mes Post Office (which also controls the telegraph and telephone sys- tem), but administrative services are functioning and it is only a question Of time before order is completely restored.
 Brittany is an even more favor ed province than Normandy be. cause it is self sufficient so far as wheat is concerned While Normandy is almost entirely a dairy farming section. Brittany produced all the early spring vegetables which went to Paris and other large French cities. Between the two world wars agricultural experts had solved the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-24
LITHUANIAN LEGION
 TO SCHEDULE PICNIC

Members 0f the sylvester Stokes post, American Legion recently chose John Rrugas as thelF new treasurer to replace Albert Rice, nov serving with the Heabees in the South Pacific,
 4 committee was appointed " Commander William sukaltls to aFs range leF . post picnic in the near fHtHPe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-24
CROSSWALK BLOCKS
 TO SAVE CITY MONEY

The new crosswalk blocks installed in Exchange place and at West Main and Willow streets should last for many years and will save the city money in the long run, Police Supt. Daniel J. Carson said yester- day. The new blocks are guaranteed to hold their color indefinitely. while the white crosswalk lines in Ex- change place used to be painted three or four times during the sum- nler months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-24
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EASY DOES IT

Inspector Muegs Is a siow-moving bloke But there at the kill bc it a stabbing or choke Not too offcous. inclined to be fat Right on the spot at the drop of hat Inspector Muggs scent a murder in the ar, m no time tells you the murderer has red hair Broad of beam. light on his feet TO see MuggSy on the hunt Is quite treat A suspect Is thrown off his guard, Falls for his soft chatter sort of hard Easy does n-says ]. Mortimer Mugs, As the carpet a huge chest he Jugs Don't rush your let suspects eo the taking Then you won't into lot Of baking. Oh Inspector Mugs corpses and crimes. For what he doesn't you wouldn't give a dime ss % 'ssr SOpIesTs around pot long after the s m
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-24

Shirley Ray, attractive personnel receptonist, is "rl of the Week" at the Waterbury Tool Always ready to join in any fun she s nevertheless quite serious minded beneath her carefree manner and likes to read good books as well dance. Plans for the future necessarily unsettled Shirley and her husband Lieu tenant Vincent Ray have at least definite idea of what they would like to do after the Their plans, if carried out will provide outlet for Shireys very de nlte flair for smart clothes For, while her pilot hus band hopes to continue in ayation he has agreed to act as business manager for the smart dress and hat shop Shirley would like to open Doing her own buying and specializing in clothes for women with taste Shir ley will really be in her element
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-24

IEzy StOII, E. Main st. druggist, Sammy Raphael and Sammy Segal have purchased considerable property on Center Street. SOuthngtOn OnestOFy brick build ing containing two stores bought by the trio from Che John Orr estate through negotiations with Julius R. and Douglas Lewis, administrators. for about sl5OOO Two One-stOry wooden buildings, each hOuS' ing one store adjacent the west tO the Orr Block were also sold to the Waterburans by Sophie Cantor of Waterbury for about 5000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-24

John Sullivan of Meriden Road, father of three sons and daughter certainly knows the ropes as waiter Employed at Connie Larsons eatery near Lakewood park the keabe Irshman is one of the most pleasant versatile and thorough walters who brought out
 Tom Kelly lobster from the kitchen to the main dining room He and Pete Belida make a team of walters Connie is iustifiably proud of Suly who also pinch hits behind the bar has 9 years of service as waiter including three at the Hotel McAlpin in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-24

Rev and Mrs. Enar KrOn and children have re turned to their Cooke Street home after a pleasant vacation in Madison. The former Is pastor oI tne Zion Evangelical Church Attorney and Mrs Fred eFlck PaIOTnba are entertaining Mrs Leonard Wey- and, and daughter, Joan, of WOOdbury at their sum- mer home at Fort TruDbulI Beach, Milford. Mrs. UIric A DOnne and children Roger and Sasan of l5I Columbia Boulevard spending the remainder et the sumner at their cottage at Bay View. Milford
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-24
Editor. Tall Tower Topics.

Editor Tall Tower Topics . would like to have you as one of our honored guests at the annual meet Ing and sheep barbecue of the famous Crocodile Club at Lake Compounce in Bristol Thursday afternoon, Au- gust s. at o'clock In answer to misapprehensions regarding the origin and object of this club the follow ing explanation is made In 1875 Cad Norton peti' toned to be set off from the town of Southington to the town of Bristol Members of the Legislature influ enta in securing the granting of the petition by him invited with their friends to Sheep Roast at Com bounce Lake At dinner permanent organization was perfected and the name Crocodile adopted. and in this Informal and unpremediated manner the Club began, It meets annually, and has several hundred members, It Is simply social organization and not political has been supposed Requisites for membership, an in, vtation from member gentlemanly conduct, and the cost of the dinner, Julian A. Norton, Lake Com pounce Bristol,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-24

Ruth WasIashas of Oakyille. one of the pretty dansseIs employed in Mrs. Mary M Dewey's War Man power Commission Office iH the LilIey Building is vncatlOnlng this week. Nicholas PaOmba Of East Liberty Street, now n Uncle Sams Navy, and his better half the former Helen CampOpianO Of EastOn Avenue celebrated their first wedding anniversary Monday Of this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-24
PASSIONS ARE FUN

On hot August days
 With It's heat and lts hustle Ladies are happy they
 Are not wearing a hustle {, And also very glad
 On Q bus that bouneesi ples 70 be enenmbered
 ny multitudin0us tlonnees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-24

Vincent E. MalOBey and hls brother Joe Of Circuit Avenue have been spending few days in New York City. While there they saw dOube'beadeT Rt the Yankee Stadium,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-24
EDW. DIVER, R.,
 SEEKING DIVORCE

Winsted. Aug. 2a-Aniong the di- vorce actions made returnable to Superior Court for the first Tuesday of September are the following; Ed- ward Belcourt of Watert0wn against Ora BelcouFt Of Danbury. intolerable cruelty: Anna M. Brasche Of ThoTa- aston against UlTich Royal BTasche also known as George Royal Brasche og Th0maston but now at the United States Penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga. desertion, custody of three children claimed: Edward Dwyer, Jr.. Of Wa tertOwn against Frances Davis Dwyer. also of Watertown. cruelty, custody of minor child claimed: Lucille Singleton Fish of Salisbury against Rutgers Fish. also of Saliss bury, habitual intemperanee and cruelty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-24
Radio Program Beamed West Reaches Servicemen Around World

By BEN 0AlLOB
 United Rreas Stan Correspondent MNHiEApoGiS Aug. 2a-uPD-Randy MeFfiman like wood hero out like giaces like outraged cn panxe. and thinks seFvicemen wonderful
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-24
Our Chatham "W0OlwIeh" Blanket

4 fine lO0% wool blanket in Rn almost four. pound Welght-lots Of warmth for years and years to come Rich satin binding, Double bed size 72 &, En rose, green, @MA 00 blue and cedar ,,,,,,,,,,,,, Each W&WeW0
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-24

FOOD CONSUMES MOST FATS
 Americans use about il.O0O,O ,O0OO0o younds of fats and oils a year. or this. e per cent Is used in the form Of food, 20 per cent as soap. S per cent in paints and yarnishes' and the rest in varied products,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-24

Duy War Sends ( Stamps
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-24

Good Night