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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-30
By RosETTE nARGROvE NEA Stan Correspondent

General Hospital. Somewhere Tn France, Aug. 30-1f every American woman who has a sweetheart, son or husband with the armed forces in this theater could see the care her man receives if he has the misfor- tune of being wounded in combat, all her fears and worries would be set at rest. It. would not take her very long to realize that so far as our fighting men are concerned. the best is not too good---and this goes for medical attention and nursing care as we'll as for equipment.
 Until recently men wounded m combat were given care in evac- uation and field hospitals and after a few days sent to England for fur- ther treatment With the opening of this General Hospital - the first hospital to start functioning in lib. erated terrltory-this transportation will no longer be necessary. Here pa. tients will be given everything that a completely equipped American hospital can offer.
 Ine nOopltai lS Sthleu by uOCJoIo and nurses mainly from the Uni versity of Michigan at Ann Arbor It has a staf of officers, of whom many are doctors. of nurses, dietic. ians, physio-therapiSts and enlisted men, under the command of It. Col. Walter Maddock. The medical stan includes eminent specialists in bone, brain and spinal injuries, as we'll as general surgery. It. Col. Maddock is himself an authority on general surgery from Ann Arbor. Specialists in neurology and a psychiatrist are on the stan.
 Just about a month ago the Ger mans were still occupying the ram bling old French hospital where the Americans are now installed. Walk ing through it today, 1t is hard tc believe that when the unit arrived to take over 1t was nothing more or less than a charnel house.
 It had been taken over by the Germans soon after the occupation. After our landing, the place had soon been filled to capacity and the Germans had been so harassed by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-30

served in World War I have organ. ized a World War Tank Corps asso- ciation and among its famous mem. , bers are General Iron Ike" Eisen- hover and General Blood and Cuts" Patton. Former Secretary of War Harry H. W00ding was . second lieutenant in the Tank Corps. Prof. Carl o. Brigham. of Princeton University. was a first lieutenant. Hon. Melvin Jones, War Food Administrator. was sergeant. United States Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, IT,. was young tank man, as were James Gleason and Hoot Gibson. the motion picture stars.
 Eisenhower was a strict dts- ciplinarian." says regimental sergeant-major attached to his headquarters at that time. "an in- born soldier, but most human, considerate, and his decisions af. fecting the welfare of his officers and men were always well tem- pered. Despite his youth. he pos. Sessed Q high understanding of 0r- ganization. the ability to place an estimate on man and fit him into a position where he would cllc6. In the event his judgment proved erroneous the man would be called in. his errors pointed out, and ad- justments made to suit the situa- ton. This principle built for him high admiration and loyalty from his officers perhaps unequaled by few commanding officers.
 "On the job Eisenhower was strictly military, therefore ] had few words with him other than officially, perhaps more due to the fact that We were working under strain most of the time. Seldom did one see paper on his desk. Mail and papers for his attention were immediately ate tended to-his desk cleared. No accumulated matters were inside his desk out of sight. He was al- ways available to confer gith his officers on either military or per- s0nal problems. but disliked he- ing interviewed by n0n-mllitaTy people. He just shied at publle- ity, pFeferring to remain In the background"
 Ike has never forgiven World War I for ending before he could take his tank rattllng down .Un- ter den Linden into Berlin, As Q veteran he carries his membership in the Anthony and Grover Shook Post. No, s27e, Veterans Foreign Wars, in Abilene, Kansas, When his old comrades were asked how they would describe Ike in the few- est words, they Teplied
 American as pumpkin pie or corn on the e0bl"
 NEXT, Seeds Of W0Fld Var II.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-30
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-30

AAoa hON AAsNa t--'NN W
 dead.
 CLEAN HOUSE
 Immediately upon arrival the nursing staff. with the help of enc listed men, set to work to clean up the place and spent countless hours securing, scruhbing and washing to make 1t habitable. Their efforts have been we'll rewarded and the wards looked as spick and span as 1t is possible to have them under the circumstances.
 The first patients to De admitted were men engaged in engineering and port clearance work-the usual accident cases as well as men hurt by exploding mines. When I was there the first battle casualties were being brought in a steady stream and the personnel is working day and night. Tho hospital can take care of about three-quarters of It's total capacity of patients.
 The nurses of the unit are billeted in the town, in houses also formerly occupied by Germans. Everywhere they found wreckage and filth. Wa ter supplies did not function and electric light fittings were torn out of their sockets. Little by little. however. things are beginning to look shipshape and pretty soon they
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-30

Mrs. Sam Shubouf, wife of the smiling assistant manager at Loews pol Theater has been granted her discharge papers from St. Marys Hospital after being confined t0 the Franklin Street institution the past sevn weeks She and her better half were involved m an accident on the Cheshire Road early last month while heading for Cape Cod to spend their annual vacation tire which blew caused the car to ram few highway poles sending both to the hospital though sam was oS charged soon afterward with nothing more than cut finger Mrs Sam however did not fare so well, hence her hoSnitazation for almost two months. However, she's the road to recovery slowly but surely and sam is once again his ole smiling self.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-30
DAYTIME IN sLuMBER

How calmly it sleeps. Untroubled by a maddened wind That whips the nights and stealthy crecps Into dark corners like snned. Soon with the dawns early light It shall awaken and open wide Big blue eyes that will scoff the night For what 1t brazenly tried to hide
 By JACK D. STEVENS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-30
Ern Elm

Mrs Freddy Hall and her lovely children are vaca' t0nlng at Silver Sands Marie and Lillian Devir- gillo are the new student cashiers at the PlaSa Theater Danny Kerwn, formerly Washington Rffl resident is with the 525th Ordnance somewhere In Italy. The sOrrelltOpped lad has seen plenty Of action ln the TlnlSian and Italian campaigns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-30
oood Hvenlng.

come on son forget the swimming pool Next week comes the first day of school TeN the boss you're reslgnng from your loo yos'Fe no lnnrer member ot the working mob You're due back at school for Q bit of learning
 History and mathematics for which you've been yeanlng Come on daughter. you've earned Q release, This week your work Q bench should cease nld your associates a fond goodbye, Don't be silly. no need to cry. Once again you start to learn by rule, Next week your going back to school
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-30

sRed" Caddick, local boy attached to Company 24a. fought a draw with Walter Marcus of Niagara Falls, N Y., uphOlding Company 235, in 14O-pOund event which highlighted the recruit boxing show at Dewey Units smoker last week in the Units drill hall at the Naval Base at Sampson, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-30

George Mccormack and Helen RicciaFdi celebrates their second wedding anniversary yesterday Ge0rg Walsh and Mildred Mclean are observing seven year Of welded bliss today. Daniel D'AngelO head ushe at Lido TheateT, entered St. MaFys Hospital yesteFda to undergo tOnsillectOmy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-30
FASHIONS ARE FUN

The other day in the window
 spled Q hat covered with crops, 4 sort Of garden speciality,
 You might cali 1t tops"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-30
By JACK D. STEVENS.

Last January, the motion picture theaters and the mOviegoers of Waterbury, participated in the l944 March of Dimes In pennies nickes dimes and dollars the theatergoers by the thousands contributed to the funds used to fight infane paralysis The national col ectons totalled the amazing sum Of $4,667,52O and included probably 35 to 70 million small contributions According to Ed Fitzpatrick Loews manager Waterbury contributed S5,04224 while Connecticut came through with $78,7I9l8. This $4 ,52O from the movie fans represents 70 per cent of the 900 contributed tO the National Foundation for Infante Paralysis from all sources-which makes the movegoers the prime SUD- port of this important humanitarian cause There is something almost like movie script in this unique sit uation group of business men (theater owners and managers) banded together, with their customers (he movegoers) to provide the one major support of great vital national charity with 40 million Americans Participating The aim of this charity is to save the lives and restore the laughter of children And, like the suspense and drama in movie, right now those dimes from the movies are marching to war home front fight against infantile paralysis epdemicS in dozen states Because the movegoers have for tfied the National Foundation for Intante Paralysis and the thousands of local chapters with funds it is possible to rush researchers technicans, and every known medical aid to the stricken areas. The fight against the crppng disease must go; this foe is still secret weapon against children. It strikes suddenly without warning and comes from a still unknown "rocket coast" When the National Foundation with its vast research constantly going on finally conquers the virus, it will be the moyegoers who can take bow for the role they're playing and rejoice in that happy ending"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-30

BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-30

Robert A. Woodruff, son Of Mr and Mrs. Albert Woodruff Of "A East Main Street. Naval Hospital Apprentice first class has just wound up Q months leave with his parents. He took an active part n the invasion Of Normandy, France, on D'Day while assigned tO an LIST Hospital unit. He has now been transferred to the Marines and s stationed at Camp LeJeune, New River, N c. Before he answered the call to the c0IOFs Bob was Senior Forester Scout. He s . graduate of Sacred Heart High School.
Evening star., 1944-09-17

Worime story Of bridge DESTROYED by the Germons be-
fore they Florence the Sonto nto Bridge the
Ano River hod to be further demolished by British Amv
top picture before they could build the Boey Bridge lower
the old pyons Speed Of the lob omozed Forentnes
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-06-30
R & R Unit Noise

We are now on our vacation
period. To all of us the best
time of the year is from June
30 to July 10th.
Travelling will be restricted,
but just to get away from the
grind of our everyday work
and find our pleasures will be
our aim. Some will go fishing,
some will 60 see the boys in
service and some will just stay
home.
One of the main principles of
a group getting together and
forming a Union is so that
everyone gets fair and equal
treatment. If a few of us ex-
pect special privileges or just
take them, they cannot expect
their committee to fight for
them. What one of us is en-
titled to, we are all entitled to.
Due to the war emergency
the company and the govern
ment did not want us to take
any time off at all, but the COM
mittee did get 10 days for all
of us. Anyone who takes more
than 10 days is taking special
privileges and is not being fair
to his fellow workers.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-06-30
y VaIv-o-Lite

Can't help wondering, has
any other plant in town got two
personnel managers? Our new
est seems to spend most of his
time scheduling meetings with
our committee and then cancel
ing them. That has happened
several times, and we say, too
many times.
The busy little man in the
tool room should some day get
wise to the fact that though he
may sign them up in his union
(?) he can't hold them there.
We get 'em sooner or later. Be-
ware our fraudulent friend
you're gonna burn your fingers.
The shop picnic was well at
tended. Wonder if the fact the
CIO members in the plant were
consulted about preparations
had anything to do with it.
Could be.
If the general manager could
catch on to the idea that our
union is here to stay, as we'll as
he can catch eggs, bet we'd have
more cooperation and success
when dealing with management.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-06-30

him? HMM, Russ?
If you'd like to know the
location of Shady Drive" con-
suit Altha Brown, Tamper.
Or if you'd rather take a trip
to Devils Lake, and have five
flat tires on the way, see Velma
Keifer on what to do about it.
After arriving at the destina-
ton you might be in the mood
to listen to some recordings, but
to your dismay, you find Jerry
Zawodni has sat on them, so you
are left to twiddle your thumbs
but you spy the evening pa
per and, 10 and behold, Sic Al
Brown is right on the front
page. Seems he discovered a
blaze and carried child to
safety, and consequently is being
considered for the Roulet Serv-
ice Medal in recognition for his
heroism. Nice going for our con-
genial coworker. Would be nice
to see medal pinned on him.
When the recent hot spell was
still on, Betty r. dated "Old Man
Sol' and received a terrific sun
burn. She'll know better next
time.
Ernie Zimmerman, tried to
keep cool by getting one of those
charming h a airc u ts. Wonder
where he gets them.
Eta May Stacy was honored
with a picnic supper at Wal
bridge Park on her birthday.
Among those who helped her
celebrate were Alice and Ann
Kaye, Evelyn Galen, Lillian
Minga, Toni Reynolds, Virginia
Emline, Kate Beard, Betty Jane
Vincent and, of course, the ants.
We said ANTS.
The people who contributed to
the collection for the boss wife.
who had just had a baby, and
then refused the steward when
he followed Immediately with
the soldiers collection, must feel
pretty proud of themselves. If
they can give a dollar to pay
their way into the good graces
of the boss, they certainly should
donate IS cents toward the men
who are going out to fight for
the security of the very people
who turn their backs on them.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-06-30
On The


Proud parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Belkhofer are the recent proud
parents of a 8 lb. baby girl.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Piper were
gifted with a 8 lb. 3 OF. baby
boy.
Big fish. Robert Moore brings
in the proof for his big catch.
The big bass was twenty-five
inches long.
The Surface team finally
won a ball game by trouncing
the Landers Corp. by the score
of 1874. BY all indications it
looks as though we were off for
a lot more victories.
Paul Magrum returned from
a weeks vacation. 1t looks as
though he might have seen a
lot of great outdoors. He looks
fresh as a daisy.
1t looks as though Mr.. r.
Moore finally ran into the man
that just wouldn't say Eyes Mr..
Moore" and he finds himself
out on the street but not for
long. Too bad we couldn't have
a few more John Hyska's in the
shop.
Mr.. Dobbins from the NARROW
Company has been with us for
quite some time. We hope he
feels at home with the boys
around the shop.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Moore
house celebrated their 25th
wedding anniversary last week
end. Long time to be hooked
up, but we wish you just as
may more years and more.
Frank Johnson must have
caught up with his work sched-
ule again. He's back now again
for at least few days.
We were glad to have had
you with us Johnny Snyder.
Lots of luck to you on your new
job.
Uncle Sam didn't forget
Herman Dehm either. He's
right in line for a jaunt with
musket.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-06-30
Auto-Lite News

Andy Gaul, steward in Dept.
81 looked pale and wane Mon
day. Could be zombies don't
agree with your digestion An
dy?
Mary Hanna, stewardess IN
Dept. IL has been in Grand
Rapids, Mich, visiting her sis
ter who is i'll.
VIM. Christopher, Dept 25
was married Saturday to Leila
Toble. They are sight seeing
through the Smoky Mountains
at present.
Dorothy Thomas, Dept. 81 was
the star Utter bug performer at
the A. L. Dance. l notice Dot
you were partial to Sailors.
Notice to Doris Pryor of Dept.
II. Your weight is decreasing
daily, could it be love or lack of
chocolate cake and banana
splits?
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-06-30

Everyone attending the Auto
Lite dance reports an enjoyable
evening. With 800 Service men
present the girls couldn't COM
plain of men shortage.
The entertainment committee
did a splendid job, yours is a
thankless job at best so don't be
discouraged because you didn't
make money, just try again.
Four lucky people won $25 90
War Bonds at the dance. Fol
lowing are the winners: Clara
Jane Marok, sister of Esther
Marok, Dept. 35; Evelyn Pot
walski, Helen Keller, friend of
Anne Fejes, Dept. 2 and ~R.
Calgran.
Rivalry remains high among
the girls soft ball teams. Dept.
2 beat Assembly 52-12. The
Timekeepers beat Inspection 21
to 3.
These games are well worth
your time spent watching them,
so come out and cheer for your
favorite team, with the cham
pionship material we have on
these four teams they deserve
our full support. Wilson Park
every Wednesday at 600. It's
a date.
Sue Bowyer, escort at A. P. D
won End prize in the Soap Box
Skate at Pearson Park. Keep
up the skating Sue you may get
1st prize. Leo Schmeltz was her
rider Your alibi could be his
poundage-for not coming IN
first.
Thomas Piasecki is sadly
missed by his co-workers in De-
partment 25. He is convalescing
in Mercy Hospital.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-06-30
AIrWay
Airiings
HONEST JOHN

We have man in the machine
shop who is known as Honest
John. The gentleman takes con-
siderable ribbing from the gang.
However, / wouldn't arouse mis-
ire or he might add you to his
list in his private' graveyard
that he claims he is burying all
his victims for the last 20 years.
ARMATURE REPAIR
Since the armature repair girls
moved into their new location
one must have a pass or climb
over the fence. Nice work if
you can get it girls.
LULL PERIOD
l think we should give the
Stewards and the Committee all
the credit they deserve. What
with more people than we have
jobs, and yet hold our grievances
to a minimum. / think what has
happened in the last week
should convince you that your
Union is 1000 back of you. Just
forget the little petty jealousy
and all fight together. Then we
can't lose.
BOND DRIVE
Our 5th War Bond Drive fell
trifle short of our goal. But
considering the reduced force
and our slack period we made a
grand showing for so few people
on the payroll at the present
time. | know some of you gave
more than you could afford, with
that spirit we can't lose.
CONTRACT
We have received a telegram
from the Cleveland Regional
War Labor Board stating our
case has been certified, of
course, it will take some time
before we receive their deci-
sion. Which includes the an
swer to six issues including our
vacation wages, etc. Here's hop
ing for an early decision. Please
be patient, we are pushing it all
we can.
Upper KID
If you want to embarrass
Ernie Smith ask him why he
has Upper trouble. It's a tough
old world Ernie, however, we
all get jammed up once in a
while.
PINOCHLE
wonder why a certain office
worker goes around feeling blue.
If lost $500 playing pinochle
with a couple of amateurs l
would feel very unhappy too.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-06-30
The
THANKS
By Lewis Mattox

Il nANh hS
A vote of thanks was given
Clara REM and Tony Urbaniak
who resigned from the executive
shop committee on June 26.
Clara has served on the exec
utive committee for the past five
years and did a highly efficient
and satisfactory job. She wishes
to thank all the people for the
support given her in the past
and says she will gladly do any
thing in her power to assist the
Unit officers. Tony also says that
he is wiling to do all he can to
be of assistance to the workers
of the Acklin Unit.
James Zawodny and Danny
Zielinski were appointed to fill
in the vacant committee places
until July % when the Unit will
vote to fill the vacancies.
The tall stories are beginning
to be heard now that lot of our
folks are returning from their
vacations. Tony Lewand and
Vince Domminick have the ev-
idence in the form of pictures
to prove their stuff.
A boating will 60 Norma
Petch and julius who are leav-
ing soon for their summer
breakdown.
Mary Meis has been forced to
take a leave of absence on her
doctors orders.
The girl from Buddies is hav-
ing trouble keeping the pop cold.
We are doing our best to remedy
this so keep cool lads and We'll
eventually succeed.
All Acklin stewards as well as
the executive committee are re-
quested to attend the stewards
meeting, Sunday, July 9 at Local
IL.
Our Unit isn't going so good
at beginning of the softball sea-
son, but have patience, the boys
viii snap out of it just like the
old Toledo Mud Hens and then
watch them go to town.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-06-30
PINOCHLE
Fund Raising
Committee Endorsed

WASHINGTON (FP)-For-
nation of a new national po-
litical action committee compos-
ed of labor leaders and promi-
nent progressive Americans out
side the labor movement to raise
campaign funds through volun-
tary contributions was indorsed
by the CIO Political Action
Committee at special confer
ence. PAC delegates also called
for the nomination and reelec-
tion of Pres. Roosevelt and Vice
Pres. Henry A. Wallace and
adopted a liberal platform of
foreign and domestic policy.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-06-30
This Is Another War

WASHINGTON (FP) - Be-
cause, like a good soldier, he
obeyed the request of his COM
mander-in-chief in wartime,
Representative Albert Gore 3D.,
Tenn.) is facing a fight in the
Democratic Primary, Aug. 3.
Gore waived congressional
immunity to be inducted in the
Army and then, at the specific
request of President Roosevelt,
returned to the house. Judge w.
H. Turner of Carthage entered
against Gore, making an issue
of his short Army career. Cores
voting record is almost perfect.
He supported price control, the
CT Bill of Rights, IVA, and
FDR's tax bill veto.