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The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1944-12-09
HEALTH CONFERENCE
PROPOSES GROUP
MEDICAL CARE Plan

NEW 1Ohh, Dec. \ANT)-
A national system Of health in
surance, proposed by 20 we'll
known physicians, economists and
administrators, was announced af-
ter a health program conference
here. Under the plan, every man,
woman and child in this country
will be insured and will receive the
benefits of group medical and hos
pital care.
The health insurance plan will
be financed by employees, employ
ers and self-employed persons, who
will be required by law to contrib
ute in proportion to earning ca
pacity, a conference statement
said. The collection of funds for
the purpose will be linked to gen
eral social security collections.
While the project will be fin
anced from a national source, the
administration will be decentral-
lied with local administrative units
exercising autonomy under nation
al standards and local, state and
national agencies coordinating
their activities.
''The doctors and laymen of this
conference are not putting forth
their report as bill for congress-
ional action said DR.. Michael NJ
Davis, conference chairman. en-
stead, they are offering basic prin-
ciples which could serve as q
framework for improved health
legislation and for action by non
governmental bodies"
Medical care will be provided eff.
ficiently, the conference agreed
and at lower cost when doctors
work in teams and in association
with a hospital. Solo practice
should gradually give way to grouI
practice, the planners declared.
Other general principles Of tht
new plan are: (1) Medical serv
ices should be comprehensive, in
Guiding hospital care as we'll as pre-
ventive, diagnostic and treatmen
services from physicians for bed
ambulatory and home patients
(2) hospitals should serve as medi
cal centers, provide office facilitie'
for their staff physicians and ex
tend the advantages Of group med
ical practice, now usually limitet
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-03-23
Connecticut Pigeons Cited

Some Darien, Conn, carrier pigeons have been cited
by an admiral of the U. S. Navy for saving three vessels
in distress in the Atlantic, according to an account car
ried in The Darien Conn., Review.
The birds were owned and trained by Brom Quack-
enbush, of that city, who for years has been a fancier OF
carrier pigeons and has given the Navy 155 birds since
1943. The Army has used carrier pigeons before but the
Navy had never used them as a means of communication
until Mr.. Quackenbush's birds were given.
According to the story told by the Navy, three YES
sells broke down off Atlantic City. In all cases radios were
not working and in one case the weather was very foggy.
The Coast Guard went out to look for the vessels and
could not find them nor get back to port themselves.
Next morning after the fog had cleared they picked up
the vessels and crews. Now the shippers at Atlantic City
think the pigeons are great and will not be without them.
Thus the pigeon makes a major contribution to the
war effort which all goes to prove that however
small we may be we can each do our bit.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-03-23
Resolutions Of Respect

Whereas, Bro. Robert w. Cooper, who
was a member Of Castalian Lodge No.
139. F. & A. NJ, Durant, Miss, died on
the 18th day Of March, 1914, in Calves
ton, Texas.
Therefore, Be 1t Resolved, by our
Lodge that his death is recorded with
deep sorrow, and that our Lodge here
by extends sympathy to his parents,
widow, children, and other relatives.
Be 1t Further Resolved, that these
resolutions be entered on the minute
of the Lodge and a copy thereof under
the seal of the Lodge, be transmitted
by the secretary to his widow, Mrs.
Robert W. Cooper at Shreveport, La.
where they we're making their home
and that a copy also be furnished The
Durant News for publication.
Committee,
E. H. WITT,
H. f. SUDDUTH,
A. NJ. STONESTREET.
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authorized by the Wa Department for
those honorably discharged from .ha
Army, thus standardizing the emblem
for all persons separated from the
armed forces.
Former enlisted personnel must pr.
sent or forward their discharge as evi,
dence of their eligibility to receive this
award. The button will be issued with.
out cost to both officers and enlisted
personnel separated from the service
under honorable conditions since Sep.
TENDER 9, 1889. at the following stations:
Navy Recruiting Station, Jackson
Miss.
Those being honorably DISCHARGED or
separated rom the service in the future
will receive their honorable service
button at the time Of their separation.
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THE DURANT NEWS, DURANT, MISSISSIPPI

than the headquarters company clerk OF equal rank in a
comfortable hotel overseas.
Mr.. Pyle says that not more than 100000 men are in
actual combat with the enemy out of any one million men
overseas; that these men deserve to know that their
government know and recognizes their special service.
AS far as money is concerned we know that no
amount could nav these boys for what they are doing for
their country. 1t is not a monetary matter at all. But we
think the suggestion a good one and know it would boost
the morale of the fellows on the fighting front to know
they are recognized not that their morale needs
boosting :. for from what we hear the front lines are
the places where morale is highest.
Men serving overseas already get an extra ten per
cent pay for officers and twenty per cent for enlisted
men. Flight pay adds an extra fifty per cent. As things
stands now the combat soldiers draw no more than SOL
diers billeted in quiet areas.
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Discharged Servi@men
Get Service Buttons

Jackson, (Special)-A list of Naval
stations in Mississippi where the honor
able service button, indicating service
in the United States Navy may be OBJ
tanned, has just been released by the
Eighth Naval District Headquarters
through the Branch Navy Public Rela-
tinons Office in Jackson.
The honorable service button will be
issued to be worn on civilian clothes
by men and women separated under
honorable conditions from active duty in
the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast
Guard. The design Is the same as that
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-03-23
Poy" For Soldiers

The eminent writer, Ernie Pyle, is responsible for
the suggestion that men on the fighting fronts actually
in combat be given some distinct recognition in the form
of additional pay akin to flight pay that goes to air men.
The extra pay would be given as a mark OF distinction
and a recognition of the job the combat soldier does.
With the present system followed BY our War De-
partment the man lying in the mud out IN the foxholes
and in the front line trenches does not get one bit more
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-03-23
Victory Gordens Needed

Most authorities agree that q real threat Of food
shortage exists in this country unless our Victory gar
faced with impending crop failures due to poor weather
Before we discount a growing food shortage threat
we should take into. consideration that. for each man in
our armed forces ovDfseAs an 18-months supply must be
held in reserve; that the millions serving overseas are in
creasing rapidly. In addition many localities are being
dens this year produce Is per cent more than last year.
and the peoples Of liberated countries must be fed in ad-
dition to our needs at home.
Thus we see the reasons for Uncle Sam calling on US
to grow more food this year than ever before.
Mississippis goal is $4,000 gardens, 100000 on
farms and 10000 in towns. Holmes county citizens are
called upon to do their part.
Recent easing of points on some canned foods should
not be taken to mean there is a surplus. The easing is
only temporary and points will be increased in proportion
to the success of the Victory Garden program.
There is one thing certain. If we have a Victory
Garden we will not have to worry about getting points
to feed our families out of a can because we will have
our own.
OF the 20 million tons of fresh vegetables consumed
in the U. S. in 1913 fully forty per cent were produced IN
Victory Gardens. Victory gardeners are asked to produce
fifty per cent or 10 million tons of food in 1914.
Will we heed that call?
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also suffer %indignities because the sword
he holds up often is SO twisted by hand
lers that it makes him look like he is
cracking the whip instead Of brandish-
ing the saber. Butch LaGuardia sug-
gests that vandals who do this be made
to repair the statues themselves.
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destination in New Jersey.

A letter from an information agency
tells me Il ear keep me informed as to
how world conditions will effect my
business. Each week, II says, it will
disclose what people are thinking and
planning today so I'll know what to ex-
pect tomorrow. These seem to be about
the smartest people I have run across
at least that's the impression their let
tor gives.
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A">h WYNN
| disclose what people are thinking and
| planning today so I'll know what to ex-
pect tomorrow. These seem to be about
| the smartest people I have run across
at least that's the impression their let
ter gives.
On an elevated train, a man sat read
ing a newspaper. Just behind him an
other passenger, a gruff-looking old
fellow with a beard was reading the
paper over the others shoulder. Sud
denly the train gave a jerk and the
holder Of the paper turned the page.
Said the gruff Second reader" behind
him, "Say, wait q minute, will you;
| didn't finish reading Snuffy Smith"
Norman Sloutier, the composer, ex-
| plains why he thinks there are no great
| songs of this war. The last conflict,
| he says. was a marching war, and there
fore more suitable for rhythmic music;
| also. he adds, going to Europe was some
| thing new for our soldiers and songs
like "Over There and ITS A Long Way
to Tipperary" we're appropriate. Now,
he concludes, travel and sordidness OF
war itself is nothing new to us Amer
leans, and there is no single great thing
to inspire composers as ther was in the
days before 1920.
A lady who lives in a Gotham apart
ment house is angry with the handy
man who works there. She says that he
keeps the heat turned off, drives bent
nails into her walls, uses old mops on
the floors, and turns off the hot water
at the most unexpected intervals. Inc
handy-man says this is because OF the
war. But the lady says its because his
name is MacTavish.
William Poole. editor of Whittlesey
House, the publishing firm, informs me
that Fred Stone, erstwhile star OF tht
I, stage and screen, is writing his auto
biography which is to be published this
fall. This should be an interesting book
and I'm looking forward to reading it.
Mayor LaGuardia is gripping about peo-
PIE damaging the monuments in public
parks. The worst example is the MAIN
ed monument in Columbus Circle which
has outstretched hands that some peo-
pie can't resist grabbing hold Of and
grabbing off a finger or two. The man
ager of the park has had to put so many
new fingers or this s'Gtue that he keeps
a supply ION hand" At 65th Street also
little boys skin-a-ca and hang by knees
N the bronze bayonets held by the SOL
der statues. Over in Prospect Park.
Brooklyn, the sta ue of General Slocum
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So This Is New York
BY North Callahan

was looking in one of the gorgeous
show windows on Fifth Avenue and was
duly impressed with the glittering array
Of flood lights focused on a sparkling
red dinner gown made more dazzling by
its flashing rhinestones. Hearing a
slight rustic beside me, | turned and
saw a picture from life's other side. She
was a tiny old lady in black. Across
the thin serge cape which covered most
of her gray-white hair, the snowflakes
were falling gently. Under one arm she
carried q bundle of newspapers and over
the road of the traffic her thin and
weary voice could barely be heard an
%nouncing the latest war news. Somehow
the fringe Of the cape which circled the
gentleness of her face reminded me OF
"a halo. | hadn't meant to buy a news
paper just then. But l did.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-03-23

Because he was in a hurry to get to
Now Jersey, Dick Williams, up from
Texas, grabbed a taxicab and told the
driver to take him to the ferry. Not
understanding just where he wished to
20, the driver, who was in a hurry as
most of them are here now, took him to
the nearest ferry slip and let him out
Dick slammed a nickel in the slot and
dashed onto the nearest boat. Forty
minutes later he landed on Staten Island
several miles away from his intended
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1944-03-23

Danny is learning young. Although
he is only six years old, he washes his
face in the morning, combs his hair,
brushes his teeth, and marches briskly
off to school. Once in a while he gets
to go to the candy store, climbs up on
the stool and eats a dish of ice cream
which he pays for with the few pennies
his mother can give him. He dosen't
have much chance to play because he
csmes straight home from school and
cleans up the house. He never sees his
father now because he is off fighting
tho war. His mother works in a de-
fonse plant and leaves early in the morn
ing and comes home tired at night.
Danny will be glad when this war is
sser; maybe then he will get to know
his parents again. .
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-29
COMMISSIONERS ARE ENTERTAINED
 AT GOVERNORS

For Dr. Ira N. Gabrielson, Service Director, and members of the Fish and Wildlife Service of the Depart ment of the Interior who are at tending the annual commissioner s meeting in Juneau, Gov. Ernest Gruening and Mrs. Gruening en- tertained last evening at the Gov ernor's House with dinner and danc- ing. Fifty guests were asked to the affair.
 Among the members of the Fish and Wildlife Service and their ladies who were especially honored were Messrs w. E. Crouch, Frank Du- fresne, Clarence Olson, Capt. J. Steele Culbertson, Edward c. John- ston, Frank Beals, Frank P. Will Hams, Andrew A. Simons, Gordon Springbett, Ray Renshaw, Hosea R Sarber, Dan Ralston, MT. and Mrs Frank Hynes, MT. and Mrs. Earl N Dinner, MT. and Mrs. M. J. Furness MT. and Mrs. M. L. MacSpadden and MT. and Mrs. s. c. Scudder.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-29
BY BETTY CLARKE AP Beauty Editor

That sum- tanned skin of yours that may be looking dried out anc leathery. about this time. probably needs a good oiling to restore it te its natural pink and white smooth ness.
 Fragrant oils. history tells us were used by Cleopatra. Helen of Troy and other beautiful Grecian Roman and Egyptian women after the bath ritual to help keep bodies supple and smooth
 There are four new oils to be used on the body, face, eyelids and lips that should help give soft natural glow to sun-dried skin Mime Elsa Schiaparelli, famous French couturiere, says she has
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-29

a feeling they are now directly in cluded in the front areas and no illumination must be allowed so the enemy can spot localities.
 The German broadcast stated the Japanese Government has warned the populace to be prepared at any time to see enemy bombers" but added it is doubtful if the Ameri- cans in the near future will under take a raid on the Japanese moth erland and if they do it must be considered only as nuisance sweeps. American units, at last reports, were making heavy attacks on the Japanese bases in the Marianas, less than 1,40o miles from Tokyo land the German broadcast credits this blow as opening the eyes of the Japanese what space devour- ing force there is in modern war
 fare"
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been using these oils for years.

been using these oils for years.
 After Bathing and drying the skin thoroughly, the scented body oil is applied with cotton The face oil helps to remove makeup and grime and when removed with tis- sue should leave satiny, smooth texture. The remainder can be used as makeup base. Or for that outdoors look, powder can be omit ted and touch of lipstick is all that is needed.
 For the delicate skin area about the eyes, the, eyelid radiance oil is applied with the fingertips to give dewey-eyed look. It can also be left on overnight
 The lip radiance, to give that transparent Hollywood lip look, is used sparingly over the lipstick
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-29
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
LEAP YEARS DAY BABY

A baby boy was born to MT. and Mrs. Eugene Hulk this morning at St. Ann's Hospital at 7.05 o'clock, weighing eight pounds and six ounces The young man is to be named Douglas Bernard in honor of his Uncle Bernie who is in the Armed forces at the Westward, and who has just recently had fur tough here. Born on February 29, the baby will have to wait four more years in order to celebrate a birthday. The Hulks have another child, Gloria, aged three years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-29
LADIES' AID OF
 OUTBREAKS MEET

The regular monthly meeting of the Lutheran Ladies Aid Society will meet at 1.30 pm. on Thursday, March ?, in the church parlors.
 A dessert luncheon will be served by the hostesses, Mrs E. O. Jacob son and Mrs. E. Samuelson.
 Members and friends are cordial 'ly invited to attend the meeting
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-29
EIGHT ARRIVE ON
 ALASkA AIRLIhE5

An Alaska Airlines plane came in from the Westward yesterday with the following passengers from Anchorage-Mrs. Schwalbe, MT. and Mrs. Anthony Otis, Ed Minnis, H. M. Jager, A. L. Kinney, R. w. Mitchell, and Mabel Tideman
 Outgoing passengers on the re- turn trip were Miss c. Ludwig, Mrs. M. Jacejko and infant, Jean Howard, R. Stevens, Guy Green and E. P. McCaran. Ray Duggan, and Larry Curry were the pilots on tha t1-in
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-29
LEAP YEAR BIRTHDAYS
 ARE BEING CELEBRATED

Jack Lund, young-old sourdough, has arrived back in town after a visit to Tenakee, Hoonah and Sitka, just in time to celebrate his leap year birthday with his daughter, Miss Maxine Lund, also leap year baby. Both were born on February % and celebrate the event every four years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-29

and the excess plotted. It is sug- gested for use on the lips at night to keep them smooth and as an added protection against winter winds.
 Oiling your skin will help to ward off premature crowsfeet, wrinkles and scaliness and that flaky, dry skinned winter look
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-29

to attend and help make plans. He said that the ideas put forth by pr. Gabrielson were fine and sound and the Game Commission is sold on that program"
 The executive board of the Ro- tary Club and other members will attend the meeting which will be at l:30 o'clock Friday afternoon.
 Members of the Game Commis- sion and Wildlife Agents of the Commission as well as officials of the Fish and Wildlife Service were guests at the meeting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-29
CARL FLORIDAN HERE

Arriving as a member of the crew of a Liberty ship which docked at Juneau Saturday afternoon, was Carl Floridan, wellknown Douglas man who has served with the Merchant Marine for the past two years. In port for only an overnight stop, Floridan was unable to con- tact many of his friends on the Channel. Mrs Floridan with her mother have maintained their home in Douglas with letters being the only contact with her husband dur ing this period, those letters coming from the different ports of the world. The Floridans stopped at the Gastineau Hotel for the evening. Carl wishes to extend greetings to all his friends whom he was unable to greet personally.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-29

Mrs. Eugene Hulk gave birth to baby son this morning at 7:O5 o'clock at St. Ann's Hospital. The infant weighed eight pounds, six ounces at birth.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-29
H05plTAL NOTES

Mrs. M. Diaz has been admitted to St. Ann's Hospital for surgery
 Mrs. Mary Snyder was discharged yesterday from St. Anns Hospital after medical treatment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-29

Ed Waldonen, surgery patient, left St. Anns Hospital on Monday
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-29
PVT. WILSON VISITS HERE

Private John w. Wilson, son of Mrs. Thomas Jimmy of Douglas, ar rived here last Saturday afternoon on 15 day furlough. Private Will son is stationed at Fort Lawton, Washington, and has been in the service since June last year. He will spend his furlough visiting his family and friends here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-29
BABY GIRL FOR LavIGNEs

The James Lavignes are the proud parents of baby girl, born at St. Ann's hospital at 400 am. Monday The baby girl, name not given at present, weighed eight pounds and six ounces at birth.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-29
Fish, WiIdIife Chief
 Sees Big Future Here
 For Recreation Tourist

Continued from rage one)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-29
COUNCIL MEETING POSTPONED

The regular Council meeting scheduled for last evening was postponed until Wednesday, March 1.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-29

CIO INDUSTRIAL COUNCIL Will hold a meeting, Thursday, March 2, in the Union Hall at 7:3O pm
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-29
A New Collection For Spring

YOU'VE ONLY MEMS SHOP TO SEE A HANDSOME GROUP FELT HATS and after why they gained this reputation Smooth they wonderfully too New blocks in blue, tan and mixes
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-29
ISLAND NOW TN AREA 10
 BE ATTACKED

Continued from Page one)
Evening star., 1944-01-17
Natures Children
BY LILLIAN cox ATHEY.
COMMON DORIS.
Doris btLQmellata.

Doris are gasteropods. They be-
long to the genus Doris and are
members of the largest and most
extensive subdivision of the Mol
lusca. Within its wide range OF
families there are many differing
details of organization to be found
But there is also something each
member has in common with every
other member-the gasteropod or
Stomach foot"
One of the most startling features
of the Gasteropoda, to the student,
is that all members are asymmetri-
cal. This means that If a median
line is drawn longitudinally through
"a gasteropod, the creature will not
be divided into halves of exact
anatomical structure. The opposite
is true of human being, who
would have two similar halves.
Common doris may be found at
low tide on moist stones or sea-
weeds. On the Pacific and Atlantic
Coasts of North America there are
many species of nudibranchs. (The
name means naked or exposed
gills.D This is especially true of the
colder waters of Cape Cod. They
occupy corresponding shore stations
and display the same bright colora-
ton as do those found in tropical
waters.
In the warmer waters, many doris
are brilliantly colored and vary
much in form. It is said that their
Evening star., 1944-01-17

form and color are unequaled by
any other class of animal life, with
the one exception, butterflies and
moths.
Usually, when seen through clear
water, doris resembles small Jumps
Of jellylike tissue without a single
attraction. If placed in a jar and
permitted to settle down from the
excitement of being moved, the crea-
ture will gently unfurl its beautiful
plumes and circlet of gills.
Common doris have calcareous
spicules covering their backs. These
form sort of shell. The rosette of
retactile plumelike gills will be seen
in the middle of. the beck posteriorlv
Doris live on algae found in shall
low water, on eelgrass growing in
sheltered places and in tide pools
where vegetation of some kind is
always found. Creeping about on
the fronds of algae or swimming
with the one and only foot pointing
skyward, these creatures move about
in a slow, undulating motion.
If doris overstays his time and