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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-10
ANY BABY IN AN EMPTY
 HOTJSE

These talks on the question oj having g baby will answer, hope some of the most frequent inquiries from readers-shucks, we may as well be honest and say wives, for husbands seldom submit such in- quiries, although it is or should be of as much concern to them as 1t is to wives.
 In a good many instances con- ception does not occur until the third year of marriage. It is gen. orally not advisable to do anything about it before that. If or when anything is to be done about It. since it is a fifty-fifty question which partner, if either, is infertile both husband and wife should con- suit physician No intelligent wile should assume responsibility Ii the husband has not consulted the phy. sician for a test of his fertility. II is as stupid as it is mischievous for a wife to submit to any kind Of treatment on the assumption that she is the infe,tile partner. II her husband has not been so ex' amined by the physician.
 Now the sensible course for any man and wife who have been mar ried over three years and are still without prospects is. as already ex- plained, to consult physician. Not necessarily a specialist. First the husband should undergo test for fertility. IT the test indicates a normal degree of fertility, then, and then only, it is in order for the wife to consult the physician.
 If there is any lack of confidence in the ability of the family physi- clan, then the husband may cor1- suit physician who limits his practice to diseases of the urogeni- tai tract (urologisD, the wife 3 physician who limits his or her practice to diseases of women (gnecologist).
 For any couple who do not or cannot have children of their own there is, thank God, always the consolation of adopting children.
 receive some pretty poignant letters from child1ess wives who long for such consolation but are denied it by-hold hard, now, we mustn't call names here - there husbands just can't feel any love or tenderness for a child not of their own blood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-10

The solar eclipse of yesterday was a minor event in this locality where it was partial Out in some of the western states, however, and in Canada, there was total eclipse and from all reports it was a successful astronomical event. First colored motion pictures of the eclipse were taken which will add that colorful bit to science. Yesterdays eclipse probably recalled to many in this city and surroundings the total eclipse in the dead of winter in 1882, when folks went out into their yards, on roofs and high ground around the city to watch the phenomenon. The eclipse as of 1945, by comparison, happened on particularly hot day
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-10

Looks right now like that old song Cor was it recitation?), "The Baggage Coach Ahead" might become popular again. There's a new sleeping car rule which shunts civilians travelling on trains to the day coaches, denying them parlor car privileges. In parts of New Engand good part of the sleeping car service will be abolished. This again ac- centuateS the fact that civilians are not encouraged to take long train trips.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-10

American governments did not respond immediately and the Soviet Government proceeded to recognize the Renner Govern ment on it's own. U. S.-British diplomats then became highly indignant.
 It has been over points such as this that some of our relations with Russia have been badly snarled. Ironing out these kinks will be the chief job of new Sec retary of State Jimmy Byrnes in Berlin.
 THE NINE OLD MEN
 Resignation of Justice Owen D. Roberts from the Supreme Court aroused speculation among court insiders as to its effect upon Chief Justice Harlan F. Stone.
 Ever since the retirement of Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes, these two - Stone and and SRoberts-have been the sole surviving Republicans, surround ed by younger Democrats. And gradually over the years, they have grown closer to each other. Perhaps also the fact that they sit together on the bench cements this friendship. During court ses- sions, Roberts, a forceful and charming conversationalist, fre- quently leans over and whispers to the Chief Justice. on whose right he sits.
 Court insiders believe this close relationship has had it's effect upon Stones opinions, which in recent years have veered to the right.
 During early days on the court, Stone was influenced by the powerful legal minds of Justics Brandeis. Oliver Wen dell Holmes and Cardozo all liberals. Those were the days when his opinions had liberal ring-despite the fact that he was appointed to the bench by Calvin Coolidge and was the medicine-ball partner of Her bert Hoover.
 But under the Roberts in- f1uence, Stones opinions have changed. The Chief Justice sees much less of the Democratic jus
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-10
PREDICTION OF CARS TO COME
(New York Herald-Tribune)


 The Grea American Car Owner, who, with no good reason but na- tive, four wheeled optimism. has been nursing chromium dreams of 8 shiny new car ever since V-E must now settle down to repaint job and further coddling of the cld bus, according to a. statement issued this week from Washington by Defense Transportation Direc- tor Johnson. It will be at least three years, said MT. Johnson, blast ing millions of hopes in few of- ficial words, before all the people who want new cars can get them. Only such persons as doctors, taxi drivers and war workers will be able to purchase new cars for a long time to come, he declared.
 With carburetors cheered by a slight increase in the value of gas ration coupons, with tires, at least for B and c caard holders, becoming vaguely more available. 1t is pos sible that the Great American Car Owner will be able to keep his chin up and receive Director Johnson's pessimistic prediction without an- other dent in the old lenders. But it is, undoubtedly, staggering blow.
 Director Johnson, of course, is speaking with knowledge and of this date. Yet too much discouragement. we believe, need not be felt in fam fly garages. A lot can happen in three years. It already has, as any G. I. touring Berchtesgaden can { confirm. Hopes now hobbled by MT Johnson,s statement may be riding free, high and handsome behind new hood considerabl ybefore his thirty month limit. The Amer ] ican automohiIa Industry has siv-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-10
Your Health By Dr.. William Brady

Signed letters pertaining to per- sOnal health and hygiene, not fo disease, diagnosis of treatment, win be answered by pr. Brady h a stamped self-addressed envelope is enclose. Letters should be brief and written in ink. No reply can be made to queries not conform ing to instructions. Address pr. William Brady. National News paper Service. S2O West Madison Street, Chicago, III.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-10

Judge John L. Gaffney returned to his former post on the City Court bench yes terday morning, where he presided. Start ing two-year term he has the good wishes of his associates and friends He was greeted yesterday morning by court officials and began the days court pro- cedure with the well-remembered eff ciency that characterized his earlier term as City Court judge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-10

a part of which is as follows: "Mercifully your life was given back to you, and for this let us give thanks. You have so many de- voted friends and so much in your self to live for. wish I could say to you some of the things that crowd in on me as I recall your many personal good traits. But as I cannot, you must simply believe in the constant love of your de- voted mother"
 Everyone else gave him up. But in the hour of supreme trouble, his mother could think of nothing but his good qualities and tank God that at least his life had been spared
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-10

tices, even though Justice Will liam O. Douglas was once his student at Columbia. With the retirement of Roberts, however, legal observers are wondering whether the Chief Justices opinions will revert to his old liberal days-or whether he will retire from the court shortly him. self-the last lone survivor of the hectic days when Roosevelt and Congress battled over 'The Nine Old Men,"
 CAPITOL SHAFT
 Congratulations to the St. Louis Star-Times on its expose of the Fascist minded Eleventh Hour" which claimed that German atrocity pictures were fakes. The Star-Times expose put the Eleventh Hour" out of business. and forced it's editor, Lawrence Reilly, of the air as commen- tator for the Lutheran Hour Credit the zanesville, Ohio, News with inspiring the idea of POW. clubs-organizations of ex.-U. S. service men captured in Ger many. The idea is being taken up by veterans all over the coun- try When Senator Bilbo flli- bustered against the F. E. P. c. he had on his desk a book, What the Negro Wants" by Dr. Rayford Logan, professor at Howard (Ne- gro University For long time the Russians held up U. s. Ambassador Laurence Steinhardt from going to his new post in Czechoslovakia. (Steinhardt used to be ambassador to Moscow and is very anti-Soviet) When Stein hardt was about to take of re- gently, he got word from Prague that the air field was under Rus sian control and he would have to get Soviet permission to land. Steinhardt cabled back that he was leaving anyway. Shortly thereafter, the Russian com- mandant in Prague sent cable that Steinhardt could land any where in Czechoslovakie. So may be relations with Moscow are im- proving.
 Copyright, 1945. by
 The Bell Syndicate Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-10

that these good qualities might be cultivated and given to the world.
 It makes no difference whether the mother was right or wrong in her estimate of the boy. At least we can be sure that the greatest thing in all the world was shining out of her soul. No good is ever lost in Gods universe. Every crumb of goodness is gathered up and cherished to the day of reckoning We can see no good that the mothers love accomplished in this case, but we can believe that God did see 1t and that He was pleased with her love.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-10
Views Of The Press

en proof of what it can roll off the assembly line in war time. It is cer- tain to prove as promptly and vastly what it can do in peace-a peace drawing nearer with every Superior tress over Japan. It is easy to see. even looking through cracked windshield. that the capture of Oki- nawa. for instance. has brought a new car nearer to every two-car garage in New York, or in forty seven other motor-hungry states.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-10

tn e third quar- terly report of his
 outfit up to Con- gress on June 30, as the l a W tells him to. It was a
 handy l i t t l e
 pockeb-size pam phlet. 72 pages in big type, with a gray cover print ed in bright red ink. The [ h 1 Il g had a snappy title on it, too, "The Road to T oky 0 and Beyond" If VOL get the idea
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-10

had known him from his youth up declared that he youngster had previous lit- tie good in him. But his mother did not feel that way about him. After he was sentenced h i S mother wrot e him an under standing letter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-10
Selected Poem
SEA GULLS: NEW ENGLAND

Frances Frost in The Christian Science Monitor Up and down the coast the sea gulls whirl like smoke about the fishing fleets; like
 feathers
 they float above the ferries and the tugs. They are the voyagers of salty weathers: falling like rain upon the tide or climbing the blue air, they come crying wildly down their windy course from Casco Bay to Ports-
 mouth,
 New Bedford. Gloucester, Plymouth. Prov
 incetoWn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-10
LITTLE FLOWER RIDES AGAIN

(The Christian Science Monitor).
 New Workers may have missed their news on Sunday due to the newspaper deliverymen's strike. But we'd pass up the news almost any day to hear a LaGuardia rendering of the comics. Exhorting the chil-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-10

portant question facing the USA at the Berlin barley.
 One of the chief criticisms we
 have made of the Russians is
 that they have not lived up to
 the Yalta agreement.
 Among other things U. S. and British diplomats have claimed that the Russians established the Renner government in Austria without notifying their allies. Un- der the Yalta agreement it was specified that the Big Three should consult with each other re- !, garding new governments, such as that in Austria. to be established in the liberated areas. So cer- tain British and American diplo- mats, in the course of feeding out anti-Soviet stories at San Francisco, dropped word to the press that the Russians had talk en the bit in their teeth and set up Karl Renner, former Socialist leader, as the new Chancellor of Austria-Without consulting us.
 However, this columnist is now able to give the text of a note from the British Foreign office which states just the opposite. The note, for the information of diff sferent parts of the British empire and it's allies, is dated April 29 at the very start of the San Francisco Conference. It shows that the Russians did notify the United States and Britain re- garding the proposal to establish the Renner government. Fur thermore, the British note States:
 From what we know of Rem
 ner so far we have no particular
 objection to him."
 SIGNIFICANT BRITISH NOTE
 The highly significant British document follows:
 Soviet government have in- formed us through His Majesty's Charge dAffaires in Moscow that they have been approached by Karl Renner, eX-Chancellor of Austrian Republica and late Presi- dent of Free Austrian Council, with suggestion that he be al- lowed to form Provisional Aus trian Government, to consist Of representatives of all Austrian po- litical parties.
 Soviet Government states that they consider it desirable
 not to hinder Renner in this task, and maintain that crea- ton of Provisional Austrian Gov crnment can render substantial aid to Allied cause in struggle
 for complete liberation of Aus
 tria.'
 Similar approach has been made to United States Govern ment but not apparently to French Provisional Government.
 His Majesty's Charge d'Affaires in Moscow has been instructed as a matter of urgency to request Soviet Government not to recog- nize any provisional Government in Austria pending formulation of considered views of ourselves, United StaeS Government and French Provisional Government. Matter does not admit of de- lay if we are to fOrestall isolated
 Soviet action. We are endeacour- to concert with United States and French Provisional Govern ment for parallel approach to Soviet Government.
 From what we know of Rem ner so far we have no particular objection to him. At proper time he might, apart from his age, be good candidate for leadership of Austrian Provisional govern ment."
 However, the British and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-10
Daily Almanac

Moon sets at 9:34 p. m. (war time) Sun rises at 5:29 a. na., sets at 8:25 p. rn (war time).
 Vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 The solar eclipse as of yesterday was visible in some Western localities. It was seen in partial eclipse in this region shortly after o'clock yesterday morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-10
|" NATIONAL
 SPOTLIGHT
Where Joe DOakeS Gets Off
By PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat-NEA Wash inetOn COrresD0ndent

Washington, July 10 - The Direc- tor of the Of1ceRof War Mobiliza- ton and Reconversion, which is long title to hang on even big Ken lucky Judge Fred M. VinSon, sent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-10
Current Comment

The Charter by itself is nothing if it fails to rally the loyalty of the major powers who alone can give it body and life.
 London Times.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-10
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
By EARL L. DOUGLASS. D.D.
LOVE ITS SUFFICIENT REWARD

Some years ago the son of so- cially prominent parents became involved in trouble which finally led to his arrest and conviction for murder. He had long been the cen- ter of scandal, and everyone who
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-10
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
 Yankee Stomach

Your article on the nature and cause of Yankee stomach seemed directed straight at me. I have it. all right Please give us further particulars. F. PD Answer-Send stamped envelope bearing your address. and ask for pamphlet Yankee Stomach" Ask for it-no clipping will suffice. Aw. Now, Gram!
 I inclose ten cents and stamped self addressed envelope. am an expectant grandmother (middle of October) and need some advice and 1 instruction now (Mrs. M. A. O. Answer-All right, Gram, but the booklet is intended primarily for the prospective father and mother. I do hope that when you come up- on anything novel or different from the ways Of yesteryear you won't toss the booklet aside with an im- , patient "Fiddlesticks I reckon I've raised babies and know more than this newspaper doctor does about | the business!" There are chapters
 in the booklet especially for the expectant father. Perhaps we shoulc | incorporate in the next edition 6 chapter for expectant grams. Cramps in Legs at Night
 Thanks to your teachings r have kept in excellent health and now
 at 68, I believe have more vits
 than most women of forty-eight. )
 work g hours a day, enjoy swim
 ming, hiking, bicycling and othe,
 outdoor sports when time permits
 However. in the past year have had cramps in my leg at night oc. i casionally. (K. LJ AnsWer-Common cause of such
 cramps is adult tetany. Send stamp. ! ed envelope bearing your address, I for pamphlet on the subject. It is a manifestation of calcium and vitamin D deficiency.
 Copyright l945 by John F. Dille Go.
 dren of his radio listeners to gather
 round, the Mayor gave version of
 Dick Tracy which lacked none of the originals vivid color.
 Persons sUSpecting an ulterior
 motive behind the broadcast sug- gest that the Little Flower may 1 hope 10 bloom on the White House lot some 10 years hence, and so was conditioning potential voters Others 1 felt it more likely he was wooina
 grown-up addicts of the comics,
 with g. twinkling eye on the Sena- torial campaign neXt year.
 Our guess would be that with hh 1 temporary retirement from otfics
 this year he might be trying foi
 one of thos1 radio juvenile thriilerS
 With that pistol Marshal Tito sent
 him, he could go to town in Dead
 Eye Dick serial. He and the mike
 are old friends. And it is not bellt- ting the Mayors substantial ach-
 ievements to point out that at heart
 he has remained boy in more
 ways than just his Hre-chasing propensities. What man worth knowing hasn't?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-10
Washington Merry-Go- o-Round
BY DREW PEARSON

Drew Pearson Says Secret British Document Reveals 1ho Russon Voue Yoto sto Soviet Asked Our Advice Be- fore Establishing Austron Govern ment; Will Chief Justice Continue Conservative?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-10

Copyright, 1945, by The Bell Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-09
SCHOOL VACATION
 TO OCONSERVE FUEL
Board of Education May Change Dates of Winter
 Holiday Period

Considerable savings in fuel con- sumption by the School Department are anticipated this month as re- suit of enforced vacations and plan ned vacations, the Democrat learned today. There were no public school sessions today other than high schools which means that the biuld- ings will not be reopened until Tues day enorning, as Monday, Lincoln's birthday, is holiday.
 In additian the Democrat learned that school officials are seriously considering beginning the winter holiday period on Wednesday, Feb ruary 21. instead of Friday, Febru- ary 23. The vacation period normal ly would extend from Friday the 23rd through Sunday, March 4th, but present discussions center around a plan of closing the schools the day before Washington's birth day. which is a Thursday, not re- opening for Friday, and continuing closed all through the following week.
 Many other communities through out the state, which also observe the same system as Waterbury with re- gard to the weekly vacations after eight weeks of school, are also con- sidering this same plan. Banking Of fires in school buildings on Wednes- day and keeping them banked until the 4th of March would result In 2 tremendous saving in fuel, officials maintain.
 New Haven school officials will shortly announce final decision on the proposal an dit is expected that otrer large cities will follow suit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-09
BY JOSEPH NOLAN

Cambridge, Mass, Feb. 9-(UP)- Russia will be America's best friend after the war unless blundering pol iticians and pressure groups disturb the basic solidarity between the two nations, Dr. Pitirim A. Sorokin, Rus sIan-born Harvard sociologist pre- dicted today.
 "Only deranged mind can see in Russia a possible military danger Sorokin told the United Press in an interview, even as the big three dis cussed the establishment of a per- manent international peace organi- Zation.
 The attitude of many Americans toward Russia Is one of "ludicrous contradiction" acco' ding to the 56- year old sociologiSt who once was sentenced to death in Communist purge.
 We laud the Russian army for its sacrifice and courage in saving us from the Nazi hordes," he said, but at the same time, we look aSkance at the nation as a whole because of our cague suspicious of Communism and Atheism and Imperialism and Barbarism.
 Now that the Red army is threat en.ng Berlin, the calamity howlerS warn ominously of the danger of a Muscovite invasion of all Europe. Americans who talk like that are
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-09
Railroad Appeals
 To Army For Help

was plowed only for a single lane of traffic
 The storm, which began in south ern New England at a. m. yes- terday, reached serious proportions last night when highway crews fell behind in their efforts to keep roads and streets open.
 Hundreds of motorists were stranded and bus service virtually suspended. Authorities said aban- doned automobiles constituted the greatest single hindrance to snow removal efforts.
 Many communities were without power or telephone service after weighted lines collapsed. Virtually all southern New England cities and towns suspended classes in all schools.
 Some communities provided tenn porary refuge for stranded work CTS, throwing open public buildings and passing out blankets and food.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-09
Veterans Promised Aid In Organizing Postwar Small Business Ventures

Service to obtain technical assist ance for small plants assistance for small plants who otherwise could not afford this service. Solu- tions have been obtained during the past year for several thousand problems covering wide range of industry. Demands for this service by manufacturers are steadily eX- banding and its effectiveness in- creasing.
 REVIEWS RULES
 4. Assisting in loans, the Cor portion advises and aids small manufacturers in obtaining priori- ties and the allocation of necessary materials for essential civilian pro- duction. It also reviews rules and regulations issued by government agencies to see that the interests of the small manufacturing plants are protected.
 Additional responsibilities have been placed on the Corporation by Congress under the Contract Settlement and Surplus Property Acts.
 Under the first of these Acts SWPC is directed to furnish small war contractors with information and assistance in connection with contract settlement. Also, to pro- vide, where necessary and war ranted, interim financing to small plants pending settlement of their termination claims.
 Under the Surplus Property Act SWPC is directed to help locate surplus property for individual pur- chases and to aid small business in determining its needs for surplus items. It is also directed to pro- vide loans for purchase, conversion, and operation of plants and facili- ties, and arrange in cooperation with the disposal agencies for the purchase of other surplus property on credit.