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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19

how the lowly wheelbarrow is keeping Allied airplaneS in the sky.
 There was a time when BEW officials were tearing their hair out because they couldn't get wheelbarrows, and without wheel barrows there wouldn't be enough industrial diamonds. with the re- suit that Allied air operations would be hampered all over the world.
 Manufacture of planes depends on industrial diamonds for sharp ening precision tools. Principal source of diamonds is the Belgian Congo. But when Congo mine operators learned how many dia- monds U. s. industry wanted, they said it was impossible.
 Finally, Uhey said it might be done if they could have 15,- 900 wheelbarrows, . steam shovel, 5000 feet of sluicing trough and vast numbers of picks and shOvels.
 The Board of Economic War fare passed the request along to WIPE, which promptly said: I'm possible. Nobody is making wheel baTrOws any more"
 This was in the days when Da- war and threatened, and nobody knew what might happen to Mad agascar. In fact, all Africa might fall to the Axis, and with it the worlds richest source of indus trial diamonds.
 BEW officials grew desperate. We must have wheeIbarrOws!" they cried. Weeks passed. Fin- ally, a wheelbarrow plant which had been converted to war pro- tion" was reconverted to produce what it had been producing be- fore, and wheelbarrows began coming off the assembly line. The first 5000 were shipped at noce, then l5,0O0 more. But this was 18 months after the first request.
 When Che crisis was on, the subject was a deep secret, but now 30 many industrial dia- mOnds are coming out of the Congo that the British Diamond Trading company, which has a profitable monopoly in the business, Is fearful that peace will find them with a price-de- pressing surplus of diamonds.
 But profit or less. the machine tools were made and the airplanes are in the sky.
 Copyright 1914, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19
HE STUCK TO HIS STORY:
(Boston Post)


 A recent number of a popular weekly Saturday Evening Post, January D carried an amusing &C., count of Texas editor who changed the drab and dusty city of Amarillo into a garden spot by hoisting to his masthead the slogan-"City of Roses"
 Roses would not grow in the Texas panhandle, as this editor discovered when he imported thou sands of bushes. But other flowers would. Tulips. for instance. So he stuck to his slogan. and the people caught on.
 Soon there was evidence that they were doing their best to make the )oast true. Lawns were laid out. lowers planted. window boxes, and Q forth. The net effect was to make Amarillo into a pretty and we'll Sroomed community.
 We'll, here is our town, with it's needs and resources. Is there anything in it so perfect 1t cannot be improved? If slogans will do 1t. good enough. If not. dogged will do 1t.
 The history of social bettermen in America Is the story of meI and women who, to use Lincoln phrase. tried to pluck a thistl; and plant e flower where a Howe. would grow"
 Where would you begin7 Well, begin; others will help.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19

The destruction of famous monasterieS i'll Greece by German artillery fire is to be deplored. These are among the many acts of depreciation committed in this country and elsewhere. Works of art in Italy, it is feared, are either destroyed or put by somewhere under German eye. It will be faroff day before we know the whole story of the loot. pillage and de- struction that is now, and has been go- ing on during the past months and years. AS measured against loss in life this is inconsequential. But, nonetheleSS, these acts are reprehensible in the light of their great artistic and historical value.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19
Your Health
 By pr. William Brady

Signed letters pertaining Co per-
 sOnal health and hygiene. not Co disease, diagnosis of treatment win be answered by pr. Brady if
 stamped self-addressed envelope i5 enclosed. Letters should Dc brief and written in ink. No reply can
 Do made to queries not conform
 ing to instructions. Address pr.
 william Brady, National News paper Service, Seo West Madison
 Street. Chicago, III.
 MILK-RAW AND OTHERWISE
 Outstanding opponent of the uso of raw milk as a food is Dr. Horace w. Soper, of St. Louis, who con- siders raw milk unfit for human consumption. Dr. Soper disapproves of milk because he thinks it con- tainS too many bacteria, and some of the bacteria commonly present in milk are Identical, he believes, with bacteria, commonly found fin stomach ulcers and others are iden- tical with germs commonly found in cavities in the teeth. technically called Acidophilus, germs which some research investigators have credited with causing decay of the teeth.
 Although do not know Dr. So- per personally I have been a fol- lower and an admirer of his sage medical observations for many years.
 "All memmals, except man, cease the use of milk as food after weaning'' (says Dr. Soper). "As a result of his violation of
 this primary biologic law man
 has been severely penalized by 8
 host of infectious diseases that
 are disseminated by milk"
 It would seem that it is given to few men to know what is primary biologic law and these few so sel- dom share the secret with the rest of us.
 Now I'm a fairly fussy crank about some common germs-for instances germs of the cri and germs of septice mia ("blood poison- ing" septic infection) I have not found any convincing evidence that either stomach ulcer or dental carries is caused by any specific germ or by germs normally found in milk
 Evaporated milk is the only kind | of milk Dr. Soper considers fit for human consumption. He mainatins that pasteurized milk as 1t reaches the consumer usually contains pathogenic (disease -producing) bac- terla and is not to be relied upon as a safe food.
 I believe any fresh milk is made perfectly safe for infant, child. in- valid or adult, by scalding-bring- ing the milk to a boil for one min- ute. This scalding probably de- stroys less vitamins than the par boiling process called pasteurizing doeS-pasteurizing means heating the milk to l55 degrees F. and keep ing it at that temperature for 20 to 30 minutes. then letting it cool. Either process. I believe, may be re- lied upon to destroy or render harm less any disease producing germs the milk may contain. So far as safety is concerned I'd as soon take Scalded or pasteurized milk aS I would evaporated milk.
 Pure. raw, certified, pasteurized or just home scalded, milk is still the most nearly perfect fod for in- fant. growing child, youth or adult, in my opinion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19

deed corrected or waive the ex- captions.
 Finally, the Justice Department has to submit the title to the courts and get approved for pay ment of the money to the land owner. A total of $104, 900, 900 is tied up in court right now.
 Meanwhile, families have been sitting in tobacco barns at New River. North Carolina, having been moved off their farms to make room for the Marine Base. Or they have been living in HeII'S Bottom, near Arlington, Va, since their homes were talk en by the Army on March 3, I942.
 For instance, when the Navy took over the land for Camp Peary near Williamsburg, Va, home owners were moved out on September 8, 1942. And it was not until well into 1943 that title evil dence was cleared through the ow-moving routine channels, and money started coming in to those forced to move out.
 REFORM BILL BLOCKED
 To speed up this procedure, hitting Assistant Attorney General Norman Litteu persuad- ed members of Congress to intro duce legislation permitting the government to clear titles by post ing notices and publishing notices in local newspapers. If no other claimant laid claim to the prop erty within thirty days, the Gov ernment could then clear the property and pay the owner.
 It was at this point that the title-c0mpany lobby swung into action, supported by the insur- ance companies and the bank CTS. J. O. Bratt of the Amerl- can Bankers Association, H. L. Smith of the American Title Association, Horace Russell of the United States Savings and Loan League, together with the Mortgage Bankers Association, have been the chief operators against the bill.
 Senator Byrd of Virginia, no radical, has been one of the chief supporters of the reform. I'm pressed by the terrific hardship suffreed by residents of Quantico. Va, when the government con- demned land to enlarge the Ma rine Corps Base, Byrd has viz orously fought the tttle-company lobby - so far unsuccessfully. WHEELBARROW KEEPS
 PLANES FLYING
 The story can now be told of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19
AS A MATTER OF FACT

The Grand Central Station, New York City, was busy little Cor is it big?) place during 1943. It is stated that the term inal and the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad had the busiest year in their history. Anyone that has been in the habit of travelling over this TT. line and to and from the G.C. can appreciate the truth of this statement. The term inals biggest day was December 24, 1943, over 1000 persons passing in and out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19
Selected Poem

DUSK Virginia Elizabeth Black in The New York Times) The pines push back the sunlight And shy pools draw shawl Of ferns across their faces, And whelling lost birds call; The night emerges softly Upon lift of wind, And white against her shoulder A slim new moon is pinned. The mountains glimmer darkly. Knife-edged they rise cloud-hgh, And trains of stars sweep faintly Along a silver sky watch the transformation Of ebony from light. And see a drowsy valley Absorbing in the night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
 Shots

am A years old and I suppose I am having the change. although all notice so far is that my hair be- gins to show some graying and haven't the pep had a few years ago. I understand that shots given by the doctor for gray hair pep one up. Is this true?
 (Mrs. T. F. WI
 Answer - Vitamins administered by hypodermic injection have the same effect as vitamins taken by mouth. In some instances the pa- tient may be unable to take medi- cine by mouth. Tn others the victim is far too gullibie and the doctor too keen on keeping them coming to the offce. Send stamped envelope bearing your address. for pamphlet The Anti-Gray Hair Vitamins." 1T you want also the pamphlet on ''The Menopause" inciose ten cents for it. Cousins
 Husband and are second cousins our grandfathers were brothers. We have two of the grandest girls in the world. Why do you say no to such marriages? would say no to marriage of first cousins. but (Mrs. M. E.)
 Ansv er-Why do you say no to the marriage of first cousins? Mar riage of near or distant relations (a) doubles chances of any heritable taint or condition in children, (b) lessens chance of bringing new and better qualities into family.
 Smokers Peptic Ulcer Complex Friend has stomach ulcer, planes husband for 1t. Doctor tells her 1t is caused by aggravation by her hus- band. But she smokes constantly and is of very nervous type. (Mrs. T. J.) Answer-Considerable number of tobacco hogs suffer with most of the symptoms of gastric or duodenal ul- Ger but have no ulcer. Worry or anxiety or constant fear of being found out etc. is probably a con- tributing cause of gastric ulcer.
 Copyright, 1914. John P. Dille Col
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19
. NATIONAL
 SPOTLIGHT
Headaches Of Reconversion
By PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat Washington Correspondent

Trying to plan reconversion from war to civilian production so as tc cause minimum confusion, unem
 ployment and moving about oi manpower presents hatful oi pretty little headaches like these:
 Here is typewriter factory, here washing machine factory, ano here an automobile assembly plant
 All three have been making, say light machine guns, and doing g good job of it. But along comes the time when the Army has all oi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19

The announcement about the Greek monasteries is just made, but the destruc- tion occurred last October. Some of them were located on pinnacleS, their positions unique, and dated back to the eleventh century. Art objects of great value were housed within them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19

| II l . pdA OACuAdA type of weapon it needs for origin al equipment of troops. All it will need for the fu- ture will be re placements f o I guns worn out lost or damaged in battle. Cues ton - How shall the cutback be handled?
 Cutting bac k all three of them would se ee m tc . o prn o Y1aa~i
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19
GENERAL BRADLEY MOVES UT
(New York Times.)

Omar Nelson Bradley was the hard hitting commander of our sec- ond Corps to whom the general of broken German Army surren-
 dered at Bizerte. Now he has been named senior commander Of Amer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19

eral staff. He is considered one of our foremost infantry officers, an expert on infantry weapons and a master tactician. Tn the Battle of Europe the infantry will deal the last blow. No man will fight more doggedly to duplicate on German soil the same unconditional aRr- render he dictated in Africa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19
Daily Almanac

Sun rises at S:l6 a. m, sets at $50 D. m. (war time).
 Vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 Mondays low temperature at slightly above zero in the early morning was con- trast to the Tuesday readings which were above forty degrees in the early afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19
WAR COST NOW sIss BILLION

Expenditures at the end of tha war in 1918 for war and loans to Allies totaled $52 billion. For tke present war total outlays, including lend-lease. reached $132 billion at the end of l0zS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19

4AAOAos
 People must always bear the sin of their idols. They mus take the conse- quences of a false worship. T. t they worshi pleasure, the, must pay tho price. I know s veral neL la Rui shing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19
Washington Merry-Go-Round
Unpod Lond Token for Wor Use Lobby Bill Speed Up Clearing of Titles So U j. Con Fey Title Companies Big While Homeless Wot for Their Money How owIv Wheeborow Averted Plane Production
BY DREW PEARSON

WASHINGTON 1s lobby you don't hear much S aSTu @ W b lob has held millions of dollars supposed M
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
FALSE IDOLS
By EARL L. DOUGLASS, D. D.

When the people of Israel were in exile in Babylon. the prophet Eze- kiel said to them in one of his ser- mons, "Ye shall bear the sin of your
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19
A Thought for Today

He that lOveth not knoweth not God; for God Is IOve.--I John AS.
 We are all born for love. It is the principle of existence and it's only end.-Disraeli,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19

Entered as second class matter at post office at Waterbury Conn. under the act of March 3, 1879.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-19

Copyright 1914, by United Feature Syndicate, Incl
The CIO news., 1944-08-21

was the cllncher Tor some cum
berlanders being In the van of the
lucky holders Of winning tickets
when this same horse clicked
Thursday, Aug. 10. at Fargo, for
a $3.50 payoff. When you see the
ponies listed below as entries. they
are worthy Of consideration. This
Is information only.
AT NEW YORK:
GREAT Rush: Partial to Belmont
track and wide turns, well banked
and long stretches. Can really
move when heading home, and can
run all day.
ARROW ROCK: A son OF oma-
ha. Is now showing plenty improve
ment. Likes a distance, and will
win real soon.
TICKLE ME-: A daughter Of Sun
Teddy. whom clockers have been
raving about. Best in five or six
furlongs. Tab this ono.
DUSTMAN: A Greentree owned
horse. son Of Blenheim II. Morn
ing trials spell ready. Can beat
fairly good ones.
NUALA: A daughter of Menow,
has plenty speed. Should win sew
eral allowance races at up 10 six
furlongs. and graduate TO the stake
ranks.
THREAD o. GOLD: Recent
workout of six furlongs In 1:14 2/5,
attest to the condition of this one.
Can run with best when right.
ROCKINGHAM PARK:
ARIEL BEAM: A $1,000 sprint
platter who can earn her way at any
track. Should have no trouble with
present competition.
HIGH BROW: A son of Boston
The CIO news., 1944-08-21

ian. who should get acclimated 10
eastern tracks real soon. Mud?
No handicap here.
BROWN DANCER: Stretch rum
ming daughter of Mr.. Bones, run
ming In up 10 $500 class. May pay
q jack pot in a distance race.
DARK MISCHIEF: Been away
for some time. but only because OF
dry spell. But when rain comes in
torrents and makes mud, it's a diff
ferent story.
GARDEN STATE:
PICKET LINE: A son OF Color
Sergeant. and recent arrival from
the west coast The name is a
hunch for all unionists. Can hold
own in Glass d sprint company,
and will pay its way soon.
ASCERTAIN: A $500 sprinter.
son of Aneroid. Improving daily
and will score in next start.
DOA AAN0AGR. was SeUl way
overhead recently against Brownie
and New Moon. When dropped
down, watch out. Has speed plus.
AT MARLBORO:
SACK: Cumberland races should
be ignored. This horse can do
much better Trainer will string
along, why don't you?
PARADE DRESS: Probably got
frightened at the mountain back
ground at Fargo. Race was not
true. and will score in open coun-
try.
COURLANDER: Given a break
among first four horses out of gate,
and this one will take the laurels.
Runs evenly and steady.
UPSETTING: This one needs a
few warmups, and its Fairgo races
should be the prep that spells con-
dition. Marlboro will tell.
COLORED BOY: A two-year old
The CIO news., 1944-08-21
New York CIO
Books SIov PorIey

New York, Aug. 19-The Greater
New York CIO Council executive
board declared that the Slav
people, in their homelands. as in
America. are making a vital con-
tribution 10 victory and voted
unanimously this week 10 endorse
the second American Slav Congress
10 be held in Pittsburgh, Pa. Sep
tember 1924 The board stated in
part:
THE call 10 the second American
Slav Congress stresses the para
mount necessity Of returning Pres
The CIO news., 1944-08-21

maiden that was overweighted In
last outing. Ran an even race and
when weight is lowered will score.
The CIO news., 1944-08-21

ident Roosevelt 10 the White House
in November IL we are 10 win the
war and the peace"
The CIO news., 1944-08-21
& u O R T &
81 An NTS
BY HAMANEGER
-

BY HAMANEGER

So much favorable comment heard about the horse
prattle in last ISSUE that the brief allotted the
writer this given several good tins at
of the better mile tracks.
By the story about Sal Hapatca last issue
Arkansas State press., 1944-03-31
Receives Purple
Heart Award

The family of Atlas Phil jack
son. son of Mr.. and Mrs. Tom
Jackson, 1907 High street, has
been advised that he was award
ed the Purple Heart for bravery
in action sometimes this month.
Mr.. Jackson volunteered in the
u. S. Navy, October 6, 1896 and
saw action on the battle front
until March, 1914. He fought in
the invasion Of Guadalcanal, the
battle Of the Coral Sea. He was
on the Destroyer heusley when
It was sunk last October. He
writes that he has been to Tago,
Page, Midway, Solomon, Great
Britain, Port Morsby and Sidney,
Australia.
He spent three months in the
hospital from wounds in his right
leg and major burns on his hands
and arms. He anticipates a visit
home in the near future after
eight years absence.
He is now on the Receiving
Ship in San Francisco, Califor-
MIA.
Arkansas State press., 1944-03-31
n ACPT Secty.
Asks Senate To
Ignore Bilbo's
Un-Americanism

Mrs. Katherine Shryyer, Exc.
cutive Secretary Of the Nation
al Committee to Abolish the Poll
Tax, today, in an answer to SEN
ator Bilho's speech before the Mis-
sissippi Legislature on March %,
called upon the United States
Senate to reject the influence
Of this vicious doctrine, to put its
full weight behind the right of
the majority, and pass the Anti
Poll Tax Bill.
Pointing out that, according to
newspaper reports Of the speech,
Senator Bilbo devoted half of it
to "a discussion of the race ques-
ton because of the implications
of the anti-poll tax bill, Mrs.
Shryver stated that the Senator
talked race because he feared
democracy itself. He was elected
by the vote of only 7 per cent Of
the people of Mississippi.
Arkansas State press., 1944-03-31
Beaten In D. c.

Edgar 6. Brown, the Woshing-
ton correspondent for Press Photo
Service. was severly beoten on
Wednesday. March Y in Wosh-
ineton. D. c.. on the steps Of
the notions Copitol by q husky,
corn-fed Texas youth. The as
souIt come otter several heoted
arguments between Brown and
the southerner who is a chamber
door keeper in the House Of Con-
eress. relative to petition cir
culoted by Brown asking the i'm
peochment Of Secretary Of War.
Henry /. Stimson, it wos report
ed. Brown is q candidate for the
Republican nomination from the
End District in Illinois. The usuol
eolumn published BY Mr. Brows
sanii sraiak KID ks lA n1i
vice will NOT oppeor tbs weeI
because of the above incident.
however, it is hoped that the no
tionoIIy known writer will be suf-
ficientIy recovered to resume his
article next week when he prom
ises startling charges and revelo-
tions in connection with the in
cident.-PPS.
Arkansas State press., 1944-03-31
Free Speech Meeting
In Memphis Today
RandoIp h to Speak

ing arranged under the auspices
OF the American Federation of La
Dor an dthe Brotherhood of Sleep
ing Car Porters by George Googe,
Southern Organizer, under the di-
reetion of William Green, presi-
dent of the American Federation
Of Labor.
When Mr.. Randolph was inter-
viewed in Tampa, Fla, where he
has been on a Southern trip, he
stated that he would go to Mem
phis to speak at this meeting,
Arkansas State press., 1944-03-31
DR.. John H. Hale,
Distinguished
Surgeon Is Dead

Nashville, Tenn. - The Negro
Medical profession suffered a
great loss in the death of DR..
John Henry Hale, Monday night.
DIR. Hale, 65 years old was chief
of the surgical staff at Meharry
Medical College and an outstand-
ing surgeon and leader.
Already he had been voted as
recipient of a distinguished ser
vice medal at the John A. An
drew Clinic at Tuskegee, Ala. for
outstanding contributions to the
Negro Aeaisal arof s1Esas 4
expected that the medal VIII DC
awarded post humously next
month.
Arkansas State press., 1944-03-31
RANDOLPH DEN0UNCES Police BRUTALITY
In Stirring Message In Fla. s
Key City Before Thousands

Jacksonville. Fla. - Before two
thousand Negroes, assembled In
the Eheneezer Methodist Church
in Jacksonville, Fla, Tuesday
night, March IA, A Philip RAN
doiph, International President Of
the brotherhood of Sleeping Car
Porters and National Director Of
the March ON Washington Move
ment in a stirring address, de-
nounced police brutality in Jack
senyille with special reference to
the recent beating of John Brod-
max, a well-known and prominent
Negro businessman who owns and
operates an auto oil station at
State and Davis streets by two
white policemen.
Negroes are greatly aroused
ad alarmed over this incident and
a general condition of police ter
rorism against Negro citizens,
educated and untducated, big and
littlt, rich and poor. A constant
shadow of fear hangs over the
Negro community. Negro men
and women are afraid to go out
Arkansas State press., 1944-03-31
Fights For
Workers

J. Levitt Kelly. President Of
Bortenders, Woiters, Mattresses
and Cooks Union Of Chicago,
recently returned from Woshine-
ton, D. c., in interest of q bill
he sent to the War Lobor Boord
asking thot a substantial wage
increase be given members Of
his union. According to Mr.. Kelly.
living costs have skyrocketed to
unbelievable records since Pearl
Horbor and members Of his To-
col had not received any boost
in their wages to meet the new
STANDARD Of the high costs Of
living. 49,