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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-23
War On Many Fronts
escape junction of Balti.
 TkAANl Awv,n,y

escape junction of Balti.
 Third Army
 The Third Army to the southeast hammered at VoznesenSk, last im- portant German defense position on the Bug above the Black Sea port of Nikolaev, near the Rivers mouth. The Russians were in the suburbs of Nikolaev, ringing the city on three sides.
 The German defense activities in the Balkans were obscured by lack of direct information but 1t was certain they had a stranglehold on Hungary and had set up puppet government, perhaps with the con- nivance, willing or unwilling, of Degent Admiral Horthy.
 The Nazi Vichy radio said the premier and foreign minister of Rumania had been called out of the country to Hitler's headquar- ters for important talks" That was the procedure followed when Hungary was taken over.
 A Madrid dispatch, less likely to be based on accurate information, said German air-borne troops were seizing communication facilities in Bulgaria and had detained" Soviet diplomats in Sofia after occupying the embassy. Bulgaria still main tains relations with Russia.
 The fighting in Southern Italy still was desperate and tndectsive, the Germans still were holding out in the ruins of Casino more than a week after the town had been de- stroyed by the great air and artil- lery barrage. They maintained their positions in the surrounding hills and were strong enough to counter attack.
 In the Far East, Japanese forces which had crossed the Indian border from Buma at several points were apparently making a deter mined effort to reach Imphael, im- portant communications junction in Manipur state. The Japanese were in contact with advance British patrols. Their strength was not known, but British Indian forces were reported preparing defense positions around the city, important for the supply of Allied troops in Burma.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-23
HENRY BOSTON 1 N.A.C.A. GUEST
E Y. C. Industrial En.
 gineer Speaker at March 1 Farley in New Haven

At the March monthly meeting of New Haven Chapter National As- eociation of Cost Accountants to be held at Strathcona Hall, Yale uni versity, New Haven, Conn. Tuesday March 28, Henry R. Boston will be guest speaker.
 MT. Boston is Q native of New York City. He was graduated from City College, New York, and from Lehigh University. AS industrial erl- gineer, MT. Boston was connected with the Research and Development Division of the U. s. Army Quarter master Corps in Washington, D. c. He has background of varied ex- perience with Q firm of industrial engineers, Scovell- ellington and Company, Accountants and Engin- eers. He also served as secretary and treasurer of Sweets Steel Con- pany, Williamsport, Pa. He is now associated with the Farrel-Birm- ingham Company, Inc, Ansonia, Conn.,, as Director of Budgets.
 The speaker will discuss the "Pro- Atgraph" which is Applied Econo- mic in making business profitable, emphasizing profits rather than volume as an objective.
 This subject is a timely one, 1T view of the fact that there is so much thought being given by in- oustry to postwar plans. It is the function of the executives in charge of cost control to provide the data and tools with (which these forward plans can be made. "The Profit graph" is a graphic presentation of the effect on profits that are brought about by changes in vol- tune of production and correspond ing changes in costs. The manner in which a Profltgraph can be con- structed and the results shown will be discussed in detail by MT. Boston.
 Following the lecture, Q panel dis- cusSion and open forum will give the members an opportunity to dis cuss matters relative to their own company responsibilities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-23
Compensation Agreements

Compensation Com missioner John J. O'Connell today approved the following agreements for weekly payments during disabil- ity:
 John DiFederico of S36 Hill street against Waterbury Rolling Mills, Inc, 80 beginning Jan. 20, injuries to left hand.
 Manuel Tavares of Naugatuck against w. J. Megin, Inc, of Nangatuck, $29.80, beginning Feb. 16, hernia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-23
SQUARE PIES BUT GOOD

Akron, O., (UP)-"The pies we make are square" That's what Sgt. Alexander Hirschfelt, 2o-year old baker with the American armed forces in the Solomons, writes his Akron parents. The reason: Cake tins are the only available equip ment for pie-making-"but they're good"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-23
RISH.AIiERICANS
 ARRANGE MEETING

A meeting of the Trish-American club will be held at l09 Bank street at 8 o'clock tomorrow evening. President Patrick Crean urges a full attendance for the purpose of discussing several important busi- ness activities.
Evening star., 1944-03-02
War Department Employe Gets
$7 900 for Loading Suggestion

clearance of q large shipment OF
antiaircraft guns came to Mr.. Lud-
wigs attention. Prevailing railroad
rules limited the shipment to two
guns per fiat car, or at most three.
BY arranging for double deck load
ing of these boxed guns he effected
q saving of more than $1,000 on
this shipment alone and used only
half as many fiat cars.
"As a result of his plan q so pei
cent reduction has been made in the
use of critically needed railroad nat.
for heavy gun shipments, In add.
ton to. a financial saving to the
Government estimated at more thar
81 900 900 annually" the War De.
partment said.
The railroads adopted the plar
enthusiastically, although 1t meant
a loss Of revenue to them, since flai
cars are used for shipping nearly
all heavy Army and lease-lent
freight.
In November, 1943, Mr.. Ludwig
received $3.50 cash award for hi
suggestion under the Ideas for Vic
tory program of the War Depart
ment. He is native Philadelphia
He attended Wharton School o
Finance for q year, served in th'
| Army Air Corps from 1882 to 1891
Evening star., 1944-03-02

Dayton r. Ludwig, q $2.000-a-
year War Department employe,
whose suggestion for q more ex-
peditious method of loading ord
nance materials Is saving the Gov
ernment more than $1,000, 900 an
nually, received q $1,000 check and
q citation from Secretary Of War
Stimson yesterday afternoon. It
was the departments first Victory
Suggestion award.
The presentation was made at q
Pentagon ceremony by 1t. Gen
Brehon Somervell, commanding
general of the Army Service
Forces. Mr.. Ludwig, who comes
from Pitman, N. j., said he had
made the suggestion to help win the
war and not on the hope Of any
monetary award.
Since July, 1912. he has been ar
assistant transportation specialis
in the traffic control division
Transportation Corps. His sugges'
ton, the citation stated, mad,
possible considerable financial saw
ings, relieved pressure on the Ma
tons transportation facilities ant
speeded movements to the battl'
front of weapons essential for vic
tory"
Last August q request for train,
Evening star., 1944-03-02
Senator Smith Proud
or State House Action

Senator Smith, Democrat, OF
South Carolina, declared yester-
day he is proud" Of the resolution
adopted Friday by the South Caro-
lima House Of Representatives,
which demanded that "henceforth
the damned agitators Of the North
leave the South alone" in inter-
racial relations.
Addressing . luncheon meeting
OF the District Rotary Club In the
Evening star., 1944-03-02

ADVERTISEMENT.
Evening star., 1944-03-02
Mrs. {. W. Higgins
is Granted Divorce

Mrs. Mana Deckert Higgins has
been granted . divorce on grounds
Of cruelty from Dr.. Eugene w. Hig-
gins, 1912 Ellicott street NV, now
serving with the Navy, according to
word received from Reno, New.
An agreement was reached on
custody and support Of their 5-year-
old daughter Mona Rae. The cou.
pie was married at Syracuse, N. Y.
on December %, 1894. DR.. Higgin,
practiced medicine in the District
for six years before entering thu
Navy in October, 1912.
Evening star., 1944-03-02

and was honorably discharged. He
was In the railroad business until
1871. Mr.. Ludwig now resides at
1904 Beecher street NV.
/ Up to December, 1943, the Wal
Department had received T,79t
Victory suggestions from personnel
LOT which 2,676 had been adopted
Awards ranging from IS to $3.50
were RiYen.
Evening star., 1944-03-02
ADVERTISEMENT.
M axes Every
Day A Holiday
For Your Feet

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Evening star., 1944-03-02

Willard Hotel, Senator Smith at-
tackled the race relations policies
|of the present administration.
Il am willing as . Southern
Democrat to vote to save America" !"
he said. IT that b treason. make
the most Of It,"
He was introduced at the meet
ing by Charles Drayton, member Of
the clubs Program Committee.
Evening star., 1944-03-02

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Evening star., 1944-03-02

house furnishings
FOLDING CLOTHES DRYER. Reg. 1.25,
75e
WOODEN WASHBOARD. Reg. Soc -39e
FOLDING TOWEL ARMS. Reg. 12s,
7ee
CLOTHES BASKET. Reg eSc------48c
CLOTHES HAMPER. Reg. 149----l.lo
SHOE SHINE BOX. Reg. 1.oo------79e
PLASTIC FRUIT AND CAKE KNIFE.
reg. oSc
LUMINOUS HOUSE NUMBERS. Reg.
KITCHEN KNIVES. Reg. 2.50-----l.95
KITCHEN KNIVES. Reg. 1.50-----l.l9
SPATULAS. Reg. lilo ------------79e
DOUBLE BLADE CHOPPTNG KNIFE.
Reg. 1.30 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
CHAMOIS AND SPONGE. Reg. soc -25e
HOUSE FURNISHINGS FIFTH FLOOR
Evening star., 1944-03-02
WHEN COLDS AND
CONSTIPATION
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Evening star., 1944-03-02
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Spring shades. Sizes 812-l0h. Reg.
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wools Top handle and underarm styles.
Reg. 1896 and 5.00----------------2.00
10 BROWN LEATHER BAGS, envelope
style Some with metal and Prystal
clasps. Reg. 7.50 90
80 FELT HANDBAGS. Reg. 2O0-l LOO
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Feeding, Clothing and Supplying
us. Army for Global Warfare

Is articles dealing Army Service
nd the oHencompassing role
invtes its readers behind the
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In Washington's Hospitality House

of Friends talked until early In the
morning
The house, on an exclusive residen-
tial street, has shade trees and bushes
before it, an ivy covered exterior and
a roomy garden in the rear. Downstairs
there is foyer, living room, library,
dining room and kitchen The first floor
has small apartment for the owner,
three single and two double bedrooms.
The attic is furnished for two men or
women. The number of guests vary
from l to IA, the latter figure being
reached one hot summer night when q
visitor insisted upon sleeping in the
garden.
There are no rules, guests come and
go as they please. Those going out at
night sign their names to a pad beside
the street door. Returning, they cross
their names out. The last one in locks
the door and puts out the lights.
Receives Many Calls
Hospitality house" also receives calls
from agencies for help. One afternoon
group somewhat frantically asked if
dinner for II diplomats could be had
that evening. They wanted to thrash
things out in quiet, out-of the way
place. Everybody helped. The hostess
called her old cook, the chauffeur put
on white coat and acted as waiter.
the owner and friend worked in the
kitchen.
The location and ownership of "hos-
pitality house" is kept secret so the
mission it aims to perform may not be
thwarted by curiosity seekers The home
has been decided to the Society of
Friends by its owner. The society will
take over upon her death and admin
lister the house in the same way 1t is
now run. A. j. White, executive secre-
tary of the Friends Meeting of WASH
ihgton, said the society hopes to con-
tinue program that has made foreign
visitors to Washington regard staying
here one of the prime pleasures Of
travel
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items have been publicized, others can
not yet be revealed
First Of all, the Army has established
higher concepts of quality. The rubber
less raincoat fabric Is rated several times
more efficient than that used to keep
civilians dry. The textile industry has
learned how to make clothes superior to
the prewar fabrics. Even eating habits
are expected to be affected by the in
f1uence of Army rations and menus.
Specially designed cold-climate uni
forms OF cotton and wool now issued to
soldiers are warmer and easier to wear
than furs. Cushioned socks have proved
boon to desert soldiers, while new field
jackets combine smartness, durability
and comfort. War has brought about
new designs in things formerly used by
sportsmen-stoves, tents, sleeping bags,
rucksacks, packboards and skis, to men,
ton few. A new, toughened glassware
is marked innovation. It is extremely
hard to break by normal dropping A
1-pound stove will heat a squad tent
under normal conditions and may be
converted to civilian uses.
new all-purpose gasoline which eases
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repay the hospitality shown him at
the home in Washington.
The informal services given by the
house were begun in May, 1913 It's
owner, Washington widow, felt her
home should be put to lasting service,
one to be continued after her death. A
person who has Travelled extensively,
she believes people living together in
formally will understand each other.
Those staying at the house do SO from
one night to 10 days. Lodging and
breakfast are provided without charge.
Breakfast frequently becomes a social
hour, the guests lingering over the table
until noon. The meal consists Of fruit,
cereal, toast and coffee. Visitors who
stay several days often volunteer to
wash the dishes. One lawyer told the
owner laughingly he had one day gone
directly from washing dishes to the
Supreme Court to plead case.
From Twenty Countries
Visitors from approximately 20 coun-
tries have stayed at the house. They
are sent by the Society of Friends
(Quakers). Library of Congress, Chill
dren's Bureau Of the Labor Department,
State Department, Rockefellers Inter-
American Foundation and other Gov
eminent and private agencies. Friends
IN the United States and other coun-
tries send guests. One night two Czech
Raj flyers from the Bahamas came to
the house. They had been referred
there by = British Red Gross worker.
A man from Casablanca walked in. He
had been directed to the house by a
relief worker at Casablanca.
A typical evening gathering in the
library will have many nations repre-
sented. One night . Mexican Quaker
In Washington with an agriculture
mission, q Spanish couple studying his
tory at the Library of Congress, a
British flyer stationed In the Bahamas.
Swiss minor diplomat, Greek girl
and American workers for the Society
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Continued From Page C-4.)

WOltlUueO ETO1n rage Cal
ward Seventeenth street, beyond which
was all water.
The Washington City Canal was FIRST
mentioned on October IA, 1901, when
proposals were called for to connect the
Tber with the James Greek. Evidently
work was begun as scheduled, for VIE
ind that during 1795 work was aban-
doned. Later. though, upon a slightly
different plan, SO far as route was con-
cerned, new beginning was made on
May 10, 1910, when President Madison
turned the first sod. Following this the
usual financial difficulties were encoun-
tered, and its completion was not cele-
brated until October, 1915, and it con-
tinued to function on and on mostly
on until February Is. 1879, when work
was begun In filling up that part occu-
plying old B street north, or what Is now
Constitution avenue.
But during the time it was in opera
ton 1t rendered much service, and
shortly before Mr.. Lincoln's first inau-
guration We ind that many vessels from
80 to lbs tons were bringing anthracite
coal to the Seventeenth Street or Van
Ness Wharf, which was about where now
stands the Pan-American Union Build
ing. The canal was great artery for
bringing to the heart of the city all
kinds of produce and commodities, and
even much OF the marble for portions OF
the Capitol. including the massive COLI
umns and the stone for the Smithson-
Ian Institution. was delivered In the
same way.
In the White Let, where Is now the
Glipse, there were several frame build
ings used for military purposes during
the Civil War and there was also plenty
8 space lett 1or plying baseball, sport
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South of the White House

that began in Washington in 1859 or
earlier and continued to be more popular
every year.
Each team at this time had its own
playing ground, and the White Lot was
the ground of the Potomac Club, or
ganized some time prior to May 7, 1860,
the date The Star records game played
by the Potomacs and the National Club
that hailed from Capitol Hill, the former
coming from the LIST ward. In the au-
tumn of the same year the same clubs
crossed bats again.
Also near the White House was the
famous Van Ness mansion and David
Burnes' cottage, located just to the
north of the Van Ness Wharf.
The Octagon, home OF John Tayloe. at
Eighteenth street and New York avenue,
was probably unrestricted and could
be seen by the President, as could the
Young Casanova house, where is now
the present plant of the Bureau of En-
craving and Printing. There was also
the headquarters of Gen. Casey on Four
tenth street between, south of indie
pendence avenue, near which lived the
Pettibone family. Indeed, it would seem
that the martyr Presidents view was
quite as attractive then as we find it
today.
One thing, however, we are told, Mr..
Lincoln did see, which did not please
him very much, and that was the Con-
federate flag flying over the Marshall
House In Alexandria. But this he prob
ably only saw with a glass, and then
only for short while, though its re-
moval caused the tragic death Of
Ephraim Elmer Ellsworth, colonel OF the
New York zouaves. who was killed in
our little sister city on May "A. 1851.
and was buried from the east room Of
the White House.
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By Joseph II. Baird.

President Roosevelt told the American
people early this week, tn appealing for
public support Of the Sixth War Loan,
that the current fighting was costing
this country the astronomical sum Of
$3.50 O00, 900 per day.
He included. presumably, lease-lend
supplies sent to other nations q well AZ
. number of invisible financial burdens
connected with maintaining the public
debt. Yet they are all a part OF the
cost of war and logically chargeable to 1t.
Such q figure bewilders the mind. It's
real magnitude emerges clearer when
silhouetted against comparisons.
During the latter part of the World
War, the British government. its statis-
ticians figured, reached an expenditure
OF $28, 000, 600 per day. How, economists
Of that period asked In popular news
papers and magazine articles. can q ma
ton ever recover from such staggering
debt?
Yet the British expenditures Of the
World War period were little more than
one-tenth Of those Of the United States
today.
Past Expenditures
Britain, 81 years after the end OF the
World War, was still the worlds greatest
financial power, next to the United
States. And most economists predict
that this country will emerge from the
present war with far greater resources
than it had when the Japanese attacked
Pearl Harbor on December Z, 1871.
So, leaving aside forebodings for the
future, it may be interesting to see how
the staggering cost of today's war COM
pares with some national expenditures
Of the past.
When the United States began the
tremendous enterprise of building the
Panama Canal early in this century.
some people complained that the cost
Of the enterprise was too staggering.
The total expenditure on that project
up to June, 1921, nine years after its
formal opening and including number
of improvements, was 1926 900 900. That
would finance the present war for 4
little more than two days.
This country paid approximately $15.-
000 900 for the vast Louisiana territory,
stretching from the Gulf Of Mexico to
near the Canadian border. If it were
resold for the amount Napoleon received
for 1t, the receipts wouldn't finance the
present war for quite two hours.
Alaska, rich in gold and in fisheries,
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Surprising to many. no doubt, Is
q Quartermaster Corps report show
ing orders filled in the District of
Columbia for more than $25.l42,517
worth Of Army supplies during the
third quarter of 1914, July l-Sep-
tember 80, under the procurement
program. Contracts Of less than
$4,000, with q few minor exceptions,
were omitted.
The Washington Quartermaster
Depot, located at Alexandra, Va,
let 213 contracts worth $24, 76l ,421
as follows:
Clothing co., $s50,00o: equipage
I'D. $S90,251; general supplies (76),
5,705.810; textiles 90, $1.433, 768;
fuels and lubricants ~, $3.50, Az;
subsistence, nonperishable COZ,
$15,ll4,671; warehouse and service
equipment ca, $300.139.
Market centers let eight contracts
for perishable subsistence valued at
$38l, 096.
The Quartermaster Depot serves
as filler depot for issue Of non
perishable subsistence and export
pack coffee for overseas shipment;
as reserve depot for B rations,
clothing and equipment, general
supplies, petroleum products, laun-
dry equipment and quartermaster
lease-lend supplies, and as a key
depot for clothing and equipment,
general supplies and miscellaneous
supplies, including coal and coke.
OF the more than 1876 quartermaster
garrison bakeries, two are located
in the District, at the Army Medical
Center and the Army War College.