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The sub., 1944-03-30
BESOTTED ADOLPH

When major world power loses war, as Germany b losing this one the defeat is due largely to miscalculation Oddly enough, however Germany had nyear jump toward victory before the tide began to turn
 Why did the tide turn :? Simply this-Hitler mls- calculated the resources of the United Nations especially those of America In beer garden in Germany he thought and sad Democracie decadent, they will never col- ectivey summon their energies let alone their resources to rally against the ambitions of Mein Kampf Adolph that was fatal mscalculaton.
 This is further verified in confident reports from the European Air Command. Leading commanders and air sraegsts that great part of Germany war plane manufacturing capacity has been bombed out that 1t will be difficult the Nazis to replace moderate losses
 Pacific war news illustrates similar miscalculatlon Japan was confident that America would from the Pearl Harbor blow to block Npponese empire aspra- tons Today Japan is suffering from limited ratons de- creased production and decmaton of her shipping while America gaining in all these fields Furthermore Amerlca putting each year fleet strong as Japans entire maritime power
 At this very moment the United Nations surpass the Axis in manpower arms, and in all resources Germany and Japan wn Their entire efforts now devoted to proongaon of the conflict with little hope of vc- tory.
 Suppose we don't even give them a chance to prolong it? Hitler and Tojo wrong push like hell now 1t won't take us long to show them who was right
The sub., 1944-03-30
OUR MEN AND WOMEN
IN SERVICE h A h h A

My aptitude tests were much higher than average; so they tell me, anyway. In fact I'm quite in- telligent q think.
 We'll, anyway, I'll be down to the Sub Base for four months going to subschool. They're go- ing to try to make a motor mach. mate out of me. Hope can get an E. B. boat.
 So tell the boys to be extra care full with the one that will be launched sometime around July and August; and tell MT. Robinson to change the name to ''Kingfish" in my honor.
 Well, I'll sign off now with hopes that you will be able to
The sub., 1944-03-30
Open Letter From
 Union President
Groton, Connecticut March g, 1914
To the Editor of The Sub:


 To the Editor of The Sub:
 By this time, everybody knows that the Company has agreed to a change in the way the bonus should be figured which the Union asked for, after the January re- suits came out The change has in- creased the bonus from 4% bo- nus to 69d bonus and without the change, the February bonus would have been lower.
 By this change which the Union obtained, In January alone over $45, ,000 in extra bonus money is being paid next Thursday.
 As usual, there is story behind the story. Tn this case, the story is that everyone should thank our Union attorney, Charles Suisman, for the extra bonus money. He should be thanked for extra work beyond his regular duties and which was not requested by any, body.
 When the January results came out on a big work sheet with nine- teen columns of complicated fig- ures, he took the work sheet and carefully checked over every fg- ure with the notes and minutes of all the incentive meetings be- tween the Union and the Company. By doing this, he found that diff ferent method should have been used in one of the columns, and this would have increased the bonus by 2%o. He informed the ex- ecutive committee about this and together with the committee pre- sented the claim to the manage ment and convinced them that to be fair, the change should be made. l have written this story behind the story in an open letter to The Sub SO that credit will be given where credit is due.
 ARTHUR c. WARD, President
The sub., 1944-03-30
Go. TO, Sampson, N. Y.

Dear Bill:
 I finally found time to drop you q line; I'll try not to drop 1t too bard. Joke).
 I've been here two weeks now and I'm getting kinda salty; we only have five weeks of boot up here, with two weeks leave. Oh, by the way, I used my influence and got myself into sub service in spite of being three years too young. You're supposed to be 70.
 had to pass a physical, mental and personality test equal to that of 20 year old, and I did. in spite of being the durnbest stooge you ever had.
The sub., 1944-03-30
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To the Editor of The Sub:

Dear Sir:
 l read The Sub regularly and notice that all your efforts and those of your contributing writers are primarily for increase of effort and production.
 To some workers this Is mean ingless or just empty phrases, be- cause all effort Is directed by rules and methods set forth by manage ment and the foremen. A drive was inaugurated for new ideas for pro- duction, and boxes were put up and blanks distributed with inStruc- tions to fill out ideas including blueprints or diagrams. Have you ever thought of the fact that . lot of good mechanics are poor writ CTS, and, much less, draftsnen? Many of them are of foreign stock and cannot explain a simple idea, much less write. Many workers feel 1t is lost effort because of all the red tape involved, besides the favoritsm, politics and jealousy on the part of the Heading man." In this way a lot of brain power and good thoughts lie dormant, ideas which may be worth fortunes to the war effort and postwar planning.
 I suggest that under the super vision of the labor management committee. once month a half hour be allotted for a meeting to be used as a clearing house or lab oratory of ideas and suggestions. At each meeting, jury of three workers from each branch of work and each foreman acting as chair man, with a permanent recording secretary. If a worker has some thing worth trying, he should be referred to the engineering staff to help him work into more detail or clearer form. A nominal sum should be awarded and some kind of button to designate his standing from other workers.
 Every worker, from the crane operator to the sweeper, from the office girl to the girl driving . truck or operating the gate, should be encouraged, for from these peo- pie economy and safety can be de- rived.
 Questions that can be considered are manifold: Why do welding with one hand or one stick? Why do chippers lose chisels, endangering the next worker? Why do corkers use and waste . lot of lumber? Why not at 1aunchings, squeeze apart the blocks instead of split ting them? Why cut away surplus length of electric cable or copper pipe? Anything that involves waste of labor and material should be taken up in discussion and rene- dies suggested be accepted by the management for trial and error.
 It Is my conviction that through such meetings, genuine effort and true cooperation would result be- tween management and labor.
 Respectfully yours,
 NATHAN BASOF No. 41-381, Victory Yard, End Shift To the Editor of The Sub: I Would you please include these few lines in your Letters from the Readers" section in the near future?
 ] I'd like to give . personal opin-
The sub., 1944-03-30

ion concerning the much talked of loafers in defense plants.
 To say that there are none would be like stating that all human be- ings are honest and trustworthy. So, l think, we will agree thas there are some, and probably many, who definitely are loafera and no one can do much about tt. Their foremen can, of course, try hard to get a certain amount O8 work out of them.
 However, l think the foreman should be the last and only word concerning who and how many are loafng. am not writing in criti- cism of our bosses, as I think they'll agree that 8 big trouble maker at present, is a whOle-timO Ioafer, the spotter. I mean g man who is neither a foreman (even though he may be given 8 but ton. where is his department?) nor a worker.
 might also add that this Is not in criticism of our watchmen, fore- men or company officials. They are paid to do a certain job, which must be done to keep any plant going.
 Many, like the 1oafng worker, may, and many times do, overstep their bounds, but they have su- pervisors above them who should, of course, take care of such cases.
 The War Manpower Commission definitely has a right to send mem- bers through to check on lost hours. Possibly in some instances they make some mistakes in sizing up the amount of loafing done. We all agree there is reason for some checkup by the WING.
 Now, whether this body is be- hind our recent "spotters," don't know. Possibly this Is a move of the WING, and the company doesn't have much to say concerning their activities. If some are members of the WING force. they have the right to be here. I notice most of them are elderly and certainly doing something toward winning the war.
 Most of the average workers (and I include myself in this group) may need pep talk now and then, and we do, at times, find ourselves slowing down more than we should.
 As Admiral Land said at a sub launching here, "an honest mans conscience will tell him whether or not he Is doing all he can"
 Therefore, think there is more harm done than good by the spot 1 ter.
 In closing I'd like to make one suggestion Ito whom 1t may con- cern": That-as we're all agreed that loaing must be stopped, when 1t can be definitely pointed out, each able-bodied spotter don pair of overalls and go to work. He would thus be eliminating about 240O man hours of loafng per year. I hope one of these persons will complain to me, personally, if he doesn't like my suggestion, but ! don't think he will as he'd have to admit his occupation. 1 Will you-hmmm?
 JOHN FERGUSON
 No. O5 -305
The sub., 1944-03-30
No Complaints

Aboard the convoy which took Marines to the Gilbert Islands and the Battle of Tarawa even water was strictly rationed. Toward the end of the journey transports car rying more than 1000 fighting men had fresh water only one hour out Of 24. NO ONE COMPTsAINEDl
The sub., 1944-03-30

Backwoods mountaineers believe that If persons left eye twitches, 1t is a sign of bad luck, while jumping of the right eye is good omen. The truth is: twitching of either eye is the result of fatigue or eyestrain = natures warning signal
The sub., 1944-03-30

read 1t. Answer when you get time. will you?
 Best wishes,
 Cpl. Frank M. Nelson
 A74th HQts = AB Sqdn.
 Abilene A. A. B.
 Abilene, Texas. Editor of Sub Dear Sir:
 l would like to thank you and the Promo Seltzer for the swell program you put on the air last week. This section of the coun- try Is quite dull so the broadcast came in handy.
 Although have been away from the plant over a year now, I still have a great interest in our sub marines. I always watch the headlines for news of our subs sinking Jap ships and feel great when I see any. It is also 8 per- sonal hurt to me whenever one of our subs Is reported missing. hope that there will be another broadcast soon from the yard; it helps bring New London a little closer and brighten up an other wise rather dull life here in Texas.
 Yours truly,
 Cpl. Frank M. Nelson.
The sub., 1944-03-30

To the Editor of The Sub:
 Would you please include these few lines in your Letters from the Readers" section in the near future?
 I'd like to give . personal opin-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-20
REBEKAH LODGE PLAN JUNE z EVENT
Founding Will Be Observed With Special Program at
 Odd Fellows Hall

Naugatuck. May 20.-The Colum- bian Rebekah lodge of Odd Fellows willobserve the 5lst anniversary of its founding June 7th at odd F'el- lows hall, it was announced today.
 A special program is planned for the anniversary Mrs. Tonia Ander- son will have charge of entertain ment and Mrs. Nellie Lewton will be in charge of refreshments.
 Preliminary plans were discussed at a meeting of the lodge Wednes- day with Mrs. Emma Vagt, noble grand, presiding. The Rebekah de- gree was conferred on a class of candidates.
 Speakers includde: Mrs Ruth Barratt, musician of the Rebekah state assembly; Harold E. Newman. grand inside sentinel of the grand encampment: Warren D. Able, past grand patriarch and past grand rep- resentative of the grand ercamp- ment; Mrs. Steiber, past noble grand of the Williamsport, Pa, lodge, Mrs. Clarence Baldwin, past noble grand of the Essex Rebekah lodge.
 About 75 attended 0 covered-dish supper which preceded the business session Spring flowers decorated the hall and tables. Mrs. Babette Anderson was in charge of the sup per,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-20
CHURCHES TO HOLD
 SPECIAL PROGRAM

Members of Congregational churches in Waterbury tomorrow will participate in a dramatic pub- lie signing of a World Order Com pact, patterned after the Mayflow- CT Compact, to denote their con- mitment to American participation in cooperative world order.
 It is expected that more than a million other Congregational church members will sign the document. The signed compacts will be col lected and presented at dedica- tion service June 25 in Grand Rapids, Milne. at the biennial meet ing of the General Council.
 The goal of the churches is to secure three signers of the compact for each person on the Church Service roll. The planners have ex- pressed the hope the program will influence political party conven- tions to put foreigng policy above partisan ship and to work for a common policy on World Order.
 The compact reads: "In the name of God. Amen. We whose names are underwritteri, loyal members of the Congregational churches of Wa terbury do solernnly mad mutually, in the presence of God and one an- other, covenant and combine our- selves to work for the just and CO., operative world order. We pray that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-20
'C0RSAIR DRIVE. BOOSTING SALES
Wilby High School Stu- dents Lead With S4,OS2;
 LeavenWOrth Second

Students of Wilby High school last week purchased a near record $4,002.7O worth of war savings stamps. Leavenworth High school students accounted for another &3,- 200.00 and Crosby $555.30.
 Leading rooms for the week were Miss Ehanahan's at Leavenworth with $2,3007O and Miss Healy's at wilby with $857.90. Miss Keane's room at Leavenworth purchased $19o.80 and MT. Srnithies $15l %. ! Among the purchases at Leaven- worth this week was $l00 bond from alumnus Albert Litro, who is now stationed somewhere in the South Pacific.
 One hundred per cent rooms this week were:
 Wilby: Miss Altieri, Miss Eaton, Miss Powers, MT. Murnane, Miss Healey, MT. Pronovost, Miss Page, Miss Magoon, Miss Garren, Miss Hagen, Miss Clark, Miss Goodwin, Miss Cawley, MT. \ Grady, Miss Moore, MT. Membrino, Miss Schmidt.
 Leavenworth: MT. Dillon, MT. Synott, Miss Connor, MT. Smithies, MT. Coleman, MT. Bannon, MT. Reiger, Miss Kammill.
 Crosby: Miss K. Hayes, Mir. Mur- phy. MT. Tappin, MT. Walch, MT. Smith, Miss Connor, Miss Cloudy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-20
PROF. MEYERHOFF
 ON YALEPROGRAM
Postwar Controls in German" Subject of
 Sundays Broadcast

New Haven, Conn, May 19-How- ard A. Meyerhof, visiting professor of political geography at Yale uni- ersity, and Richard F. Logan, in- structor in geography at Yale, will hold a round-table discussion on Postwar Controls in Germany" during the "Yale InterpretS the News" program over Station WT1C, Hartford, this Sunday night, May q, from 6:45 to'7.
 MT. Meyerhoff is also professor of geography and geology at Smith college, where he has been mem Der of the faculty since 1924. In ad- dition, he has been visiting profess sor at the University of Puerto Rico.
 MT. Logan was an instructor in map and aerial photo interpretation with the Army Air Corps at Frank lin Technical institute, Boston. Mass, before coming to Yale in 1943. He had previously been asso- ciated with Babson institute.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-20
Waterbury Credited With Record Number
 Of Naturalizations
sI Am an American Day" to Be Observed Here To- morrow With Special Program; Various NatiOn-
 aIities Represented By Newly Made Citizens

Americanization instruction here for many years.
 Five different national groups will be represented on the special broad cast. The speakers will be Mrs. Su- sic Murphy, a Chinese, wife of Navy chief petty officer; Mrs. How ard Lush, an Indian girl, the first of her race to be naturalized in Wa terbury; Walter Schwartz, poli- tical refugee from Austria; Mrs. Mi- chael Calebrese, @ Canadian, who became citizen at 2l; and Joseph Paternostro, an Italian, who achiev- ed prominence in local athletic cir- cles.
 A proclamation will be read on the program by Mayor John s. Monagan, following opening remarks by Dr. Gilmartin. Brief addresses also will be given by George Karnofsky, state chairman of the American Legion for Citizenship and Americanization; and Walter Angle, chairman of the American Legion oratorical contest. Patriotic music will be played.
 The state figure on naturalization released in Hartford today covers the period starting with the court year last July l through April 30. The naturalization official stated the figure is expected to be boosted considerably when the final report of the year, covering the period through this coming June 30 is com- pleted.
 MT. Longo commented that never in the history of the state has such tremendous number of persons been naturalized during any one year.
 The Italian nationality led all others in the number of aliens ad- mitted to citizenship, while the Polish nationality holds second place so far during the current court year, 1t was revealed. Virtually all nationalities were represented.
 Tn Waterbury four extra sessions of naturalization have been held since January in order to aid in clearing the large number of cases
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-20
BOYS IN THE SERVICE

her son Capt. Charles R. Phillips recently reported a prisoner of war in Germany was mentioned recent ly over the German foreign propa- ganda radio. Many local residents who happened to hear the broad cast likewise notified MT. Phillips.
 According to the broadcast Capt, Phillips was reported as being in good health and the broadcast sug- gested that his family write to him. The OWL notified MT. Phillips that they would arrange for mail to get through to him.
 Capt. Phillips who had flown in many combat flights was on his first flight as a Captain and spuad- ron leader and was first reported missing March 2. Subsequently his mother was notified that he was a prisoner of war. He has a brother Francis T. who recently was com- missioned a lieutenant in the Army Air Corps. They are the sons of the late Francis T. Phillips.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-20

facilities from Waterbury to Mid- dlebury, the writ states.
 Negligence is charged against the defendants for failure to inspect the area or supervise the celivery of the reels. It is claimed the heavy loads of wire were placed in such a manner that they became tilted and out of balance. The defendants failed to take ordinary precautions, having in mind the height and weight of the reels, the softness of the ground, and the instability of the reels because of their height and narrowness, the writ states.
 The defendants knew or should have known that children were &C., customed to use the lot as meet ing place or playground, the plain tiff maintains.
 The hearing in the action is scheduled to follow the trial of the civil suit brought by Frank McIner- ney of Waterbury against the New England Transportation Company. The latter trial started before a jury Thursday afternoon and is scheduled to resume Tuesday morn- ing. It is based on injuries sustain ed by the plaintiff January IS, 1943 when he was struck by a bus on Meadow street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-20
SLIGHT CHANCE IN
 WEATHER IS DUE

No so cool ist he prediction for tonight as unreasonable weather for two consecutive nights wrought con- siderable damage to a number of gardens, particularly in Licthfeild county.
 Temperatures as low as IS de- grees were reported n the North Woodbury- Washington, Conn, sec- tion, and even 16 in the upper part of the county.
 Damage to corn, beans, and to- mato plants was extensive, al- though many gardeners, most of whom planted crops earlier this year than usual, covered their plants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-20
Loses Weeks Pay

Frank Colella, 65 Surnac street yesterday complained to polics that someone had jostled him as he boarded Q bus in Exchange Place and relieved him of a weeks pay.
 He did not discover the loss until he got home and was un- able to identify the postler. De- tective Sgts. Charles McWeeney and Joseph Reilly are investiga- ting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-20
DETAIL FOR TODAY
 Bath Tub

A BATH TUB is a motorcycle side car. Occupants of such things usually range from enlisted men who are having themselves a time, to high-ranking officers who are in one devil of a hurry. It is an alarming sight to see q brigadier general careening mad. ly around a corner. terror and anxiety In his eyes. seated ore. carlously in q BATH TUB. BATH TUBS are rapidly becoming ob- solete. giving way to the more colorful jeep. but many soldiers wistfully remember the days when the BATH TUB was the most spine-chilling ride in the Army. Many officers recall with a shudder their wild rides with a dispatch rider who loved his mos torcycle but who had no regard for she BATH TUB and its in-
 mate. nalnn,..r~In N. l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-20
Compensation Agreements

Compensation Commissioner John J. O'Connell has approved the following agreements for weekly payments during disabil- ity:
 Henry Parlin of 922 West Main street against Watertown Mfg. Co., $29.39 beginning April IA, injury to left middle finger.
 Calvin Briggs of Torrington against Waterbury Tool Co.,, $50 beginning March 9, head injury.
 Edward M. Zehnder of 234 Lin- coin street against Waterbury Farrel Foundry & Machine O., $50 beginning March IA, hernia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-20


 The suit, in which damages of $15,00O are sought, is brought by the boys mother, Mrs. Lucille Johnson Walsh, against the Southern New England Telephone Company of New Haven, the Mccarthy Freight System, Inc, and the City of Wa terbury.
 Several other schoolboys were playing on the lot whens the acci- dent occurred. The court complaint states the boys were running through the openings between the reels when suddenly one of the reels, which weighed 3,620 pounds and was six feet high and two and a half feet wide, suddenly began to fall. The complaint states the walsh boy, in attempting to escape, fell on his back and the reel fell on him, crushing him and causing instant death.
 Thirteen reels of the wire had been deposited on the lot by the Mo- Carthy Freight System, Inc, in &C., cordance with 8 contract with the telephone company, which intended to use 1t in extending its service
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-20
AUCTION TO BOOST
 WAR BOND CAMPAIGN

Over zoo articles, including sew. ing machines, silver and glassware, antique furniture, and rare books giil be offered for sale in st.. Johns Episcopal Parish Hail at an auction commencing at ' p. m. Friday. May 26.
 Proceeds of the sale will go towards the purchase of war bonds. The articles for auction. which have been contributed by members Of the parish, will be on display in the parish hall on Thursday from i2 to 9 ?. m. and Friday from Q to 2 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-20
JUDGMENT GIVEN
 IN REALTY ACTION

A judgment of $694.47 has been returned by Judge John c. Fitzger- aid in the Litchfield common pleas court for Edward G. Hitchkiss, Thomaston real estate agent, in his civil action against Michael Sy- doriak of Watertown. The plaintiff claimed he was instrumental in finding a customer for the defend ants property in Watertown and had not been given a commission.