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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04

spiritual kingdom pass down high ways of truth and light lamp after lamp until it's many thousand streets have been bright with won drous illumination"
 Let us call the roll, mentioning only a few: St. Paul lighted some great lights, and so did St. Angus tine. Francis of Assist set up lights in places in Italy where darkness had reigned for generations. The Pilgrims coming to the bleak shores of Massachusetts kindled lamps of piety, learning, and courage which have shown across the centuries and warmed our souls. John Wesley was the great lamplighter of the eight eenth century. Moody led half million persons to the confession Of Christian faith and made the lives of this multitude resplendent with the glory of God.
 Christ spoke of Himself as the Light of the World and of His fol- lowers He used precisely the same terms. We are tapers lighted from His great light.
 All Rights Reserved
 Babson Newspaper Syndicate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04

Civilian defense emergency set-ups throughout the state are bound to come in for considerable discussion in the next few weeks The war in Europe is defin- itely over, regardless of official proclama- tions. Shortly all American energies will be applied to concluding hostilities in the Pacific That will certainly mean that the elaborate civilian defense program inaugurated in our eastern seaboard towns can be put away. In this connec- ton it could be noted that Waterburys Board of Finance yesterday got an insight into how this emergency effort is becom- ing less of a municipal expense. A re- port for the first quarter of 1945 shows that Waterbury only spent S11, ,749.92, of which the greater share went for eXpens- es of guards at water supplies. Corres- bonding figures for 1914 and 1943 were much higher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04

An interesting question in regard to Civilian Defense is the disposal of such property as has been made available to Waterbury and other cities. There are thousands of dollars worth of OCD pro- perty here in Waterbury, represented by stirrup pumps, helmets, gas masks, trail CT pumps, and medical equipment Event ually Uncle Sam is going to ask for it's return as it has merely been loaned to the community. There is bound to be considerable loss as well as depreciation when OCD officials try to collect all the equipment. It will be interesting to see how much the federal government Will write off as expendable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04
Surplus Day In Waterbury

Yesterday seemed to be surplus day in the City Hall When tie Board of Fl- nance had concluded it's regular meet ing at 5 p. m. it had set aside consider able amounts of public funds for such purposes as postwar construction and water debt amortization. The amounts in each individual case weren't so large $3O0,000 and $35 ,000-but it was the prln- ciple involved that really mattered Wa terbury has been conscious of recent years of the need of conserving funds to meet a rainy day. City officials know that people won't always be able to meet their tax bills as readily as they do today con- sequently the desire to build up reserves.
 Reports yesterday of city's finances showed that tax returns are piling up earlier than ever this year. It is reflec- tion on the hole-heartedness and good sense of local taxpayers that such heavy returns can be announced so early in May. Without their full cooperation no financial showing could be made here in Waterbury. City officials provide the needed cooperation in speeding and aS surfing payments, but the taxpayer ac- tually does the job. However, in the con- Servation and disposition of these funds public officials are of the utmost import ance Waterbury seems to have chosen, however, group of officials who are deeply conscious of their duties and ob- legations.
 Too many people are not aware of the management now being given the city's water fund. It is on a self-sustaining basis and any surpluses that accrue are now being earmarked for special use in 1853 when the water bonded debt will be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04

ed from the Pacific Islands. yet at the same time wanted to make adeuuate provision for ultimate sovereignty for countries which deserved their independence, such as the Philippine Islands.
 The session wasn't very pro- found, but it was reasonably frank, and gave pretty good summary of what was happening inside the Conference. At the end, one lady consultant remarked;
 q thought I'd come 5000 miles for nothing, but now l feel that I'm really a part of the Conference"
 JAP PRISONERS
 While the U. S. Army permits Nazi prisoners in U. s. Prison camps to maintain their Fascist ways, the Chinese northern guer- rillas have just won over 400 captured Jap soldiers and per- suaded them to join the Chinese Army.
 Out of a total of 2,500 Jap prisoners captured 400 were converted and the other 2,100 were allowed to return to the Jap lines.
 They were permitted to return as living proof that the Chinese do not torture their prisoners, but that they were Well-fed and healthy. U. s. observers believe this demonstration may help to reduce the ferocity of Jap re- sistance and the do-or-die policy of Jap soldiers.
 The 400 Jap prisoners who remained to work with the Chin csc, supplied a list of Jap soldiers gripes-what food the Jap soldier disliked most. What equipment was bad. What he disliked about his officers. From this, propagan- da leaflets are being prepared to play up these grievances in pamphlets dropped over the Jap lines.
 Copyright, 1945, by
 The Bell Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04

ernment by the people. The menl- bers of the Board of Tax Review are now elected by the people. Why does our Mayor Monagan want this changed?
 Why, also, is a man from out of town suggested as Chief Assessor with power to appoint all his assist ants? What chance would our local young nen and women have in get ting a position in his office if he decided to bring in his friends from his hometown. It's been done be- fore in Waterbury. Does the Mayor imply that amongst the one hun- dred thousand people of Waterbury not one is capable of holding the Assessors job? Instead of eliminat- ating elective boards, we should eliminate the appointive board, such as Fire and Police Boards, and have their members elected by the people. We would have better de- partments if the board members did not owe their position to the Mayor.
 realize I'm leaving myself open to that back page editor" of yours. if he's still around, in writing this letter, but, always wanting to help these young fellows, if it gives him an opportunity for earning his pay, it's O. K. with me. He certainly goes about it the hard way writing some of the articles he does.
 BURTON H. WALKER, 439 Sylvan Avenue. Waterbury, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04
yITAMINS VERSUS DOCTORED
 FLOUR

According to several correspond- ents one Dr. Quigley asserts ln a hook about nutrition in America that four out of every five cases of chronic illness are primarily due to years of malnutrltlon, mooer- ate deficiencies in the everyoay diet.
 According to other correspond- ents Prof. Norman Jolliffe. nu- thition authority I have cited here many times, has Hcently made similar assertion or estimate.
 Tn striking contrast to the glib assurance we hear from some les ser authorities or bright young peo- ple writing magazine pieces de- bunking something or other, that one will get all the minerals ana vitamins one needs if the diet IS reasonably well balanced and ln- cludes liberal quantities or propor- tions of the "propective" foods milk. eggs, fresh vegetables, 1resn fruits, greens.
 When I quoted here recently the estimate of Prof. Joliffe that Ii one consumes his per capita amount or white flour and white sugar ne must consume tremendous and inn possible quantities of the so-called 'protective'' foods in order to get the vitamins and minerals required to maintain good nutrition-a food and nutrition officer serving in great Army hospital remonstrateo with me. said I gave a false lm- pression to the public, and asserted that all planned Army diets or menus meet the requirements as recommended by National Research Council, so far as specific nutrients are concerned.
 The officer cites a statement from a book by Col. Youmans, Chief of Nutrition, Surgeon Gen. erals Office, U. s. Army:
 we do not know much about
 the er-relationship of vita | mins or their relation to other constituents in the diet. There
 fore. the order of use should be
 natural foods first, then con-
 centrates of food or food-like
 substances such as yeast, cod
 liver oil. etc, and last by pure
 preparations"
 l Col. Youmans maintains that the amounts of such preparations CVl- | tamin tablets, capsules etc) needed l for the prevention of malnutrltlon or deficiency disease are better pro- vided and at less expense in food or food concentrates. That may be so, i if you have the advice or guidance of a nutrition expert in selecting your food or food concentrates. For the ordinary laymen I doubt that it is so.
 This food and nutrition officer, taking me to task for suggesting that most people should supple ment their diet with fair daily ra- tions of vitanin B-complex, vita min D and calcium, stipulates that the basic ration or menu which, he says, provides all the essential vitamins and minerals, shall in- clude enriched flour.
 Enriched flour is not a natural food. If we must use enriched flour in place of ordinarily hour, in the planned adequate diet or menu, then there is little left to quarrel about. Personally, I'd rather take my vitamins and calcium for the day in one mouthful, than try to cct enough enriched flour to get enough vitamins to worry along with.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04

How these machine tools are sold is going to spell the differ ence between concentration and diversification of industry fol years to come.
 For instance, Henry Kaiser, the big West Coast boat builder, has ideas about going into the auto mobile business. He figures that if the West Coast can operate some of the biggest airpiane fac tories in the nation, it can also build automobiles. The West Coast is dotted with airplane fac tories all the way from Seattle to San Diego and has skilled me chanics who will be out of jobs after the war. Therefore, Kaiser figures on taking up the slack by making automobiles.
 However, the first require ment of the automobile indus try, or for that matter any other large scale manufacturing, is machine tools. Billions in ma chine tools soon will be disposed of as surplus war property. and the companies that get them will control the general peacetime production of the U. s. A. dur
 ing the immediate years after the war.
 If Henry Kaiser could lay his hands on a reasonable quota Of the machine tools, for instance, he would have made an importanI step toward starting the auto industry on the West Coast. If not, it would take him two or three years to get other machine tools. Meanwhile Detroit wou'l have a head start which would ba difficult for him to overtake. BACKSTAGE ROW
 This is where the row inside the Surplus Property Board comes in. EX-Senator Guy Gillette O. Iowa, chairman of the Board, be- lieves that independent business. men, such as Kaiser, should have a chance to bid on these Govern ment-owned machine tools.
 But Colonel Edward Heller and eX-Governor Robert A. Hurley of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04

Waterburys Police Department gave an impressive showing Wednesday after noon along the mall between the City Hall and Bronson Library. Too bad more citizens don't watch the inspection ot the several platoons and the rolling stock. It's well worthwhile to see the personnel at it's pest and to watch the various pub- lie officials make an annual check-up. Waterburys review is as impressive as repimental review
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04
Selected Poem
ROOTS

Lorna Tasker in the Poets Corner, Hartford Times Last night found again, Under the bright cold stars, The spot where you stood, My ree-friend of year now gone; I stopped to trace beneath the dark wet grass The outline of your place. And suddenly, My world was flooded with great loneliness, And the deep night seemed empty Till felt beneath my feet The strong sure comfort of your roots, Still there, Under the grass Oh, then I understood how keen, quick death, Sweeping our small world bare, Must ever leave,
 Deep in our hearts,
 The roots
 Of things we love.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04

put out by the State D e p a r t. ment. Title of the booklet is, Pro posals for a Gen. eral International Organization as D e V e l o pc d a t Dumbarton Oaks, 1914" To make it simple, 12 of the pages are given over to diagrams that res e m b l ( nothing so much as variations of old fashioned parcheeSi boards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04

There's no gain saying the fact that New England weather is about as con- trary as you can find anywhere. Two months ago we were boasting about the early breakup of winter The sultry breezes that bleW in March were record breaking. But those that followed in April and to date in May have been sea- sonal In short we're paying now for too much anticipation in March. Old Mother Nature always manages to even things up in the long run.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04
In Today's Mail
FORMER ALDERMAN BURTON H WALKER EXPRESSES VIEWS
 ON NEW ASSESSORS BILL
May 2, l945.

May Z, l945. To the Editor:
 I read with interest your front page story in Wednesdays edition of The Democrat on the so-called Assessors Bill' and feel that you should be complimented on your stand in this matter. While We all agree that the present system of property valuation can and must be improved, we certainly don't want it done at the expense of home rule and the peoples rights.
 Neither Mayor Monagan, of whom no criticism is intended, nor any future mayor. should have the power to appoint the Chief Asses sor (which he would do through the Board of Finance) and the Board of Tax Review. This is too much power for one man. This method is a step away from gov
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04
Daily Almanac

Moon rises l:39 a. m. (War time)
 Sun rises 5.47 a. m; sets 7:51 D. m. (War time)
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 These are the days when the lengthening of the daylight period can really be appre- ciated From now until August great advan- tatge can be made of daylight in both the early morning and early evening. It's one of Mother Natures contributions to this climate zone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04

his progress as he lighted lamp after lamp until first this street a Il d then t h a t stood out in an un- broken lin e of golden light. John Henry Jowett, the great preacher ot a generation ago
 writes, "A n d ] have seen a lamp Jig h CT in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04
Your Health
 By Dr. William Brady

Signed letters pertaining to per sonaI health and hygiene, not to disease. diagnosis of treatment, will be answered by Dr. Brady if 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, 320 West Madison Street, Chicago. Ill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS Minerals and Vitamins

Where may I secure data on the mineral and vitamin content of meats and dairy products. I have the - book relating to fruits and vegetables, also the Atwater bulletin relating to proteims, car- bohydhrates and fats (B. G. A
 Answer-Best sources I know are such textbook as Roses 'Founda- tions of Nutrition Shermans Chemistry of Food and Nutrition, McCollum's Never Knowledge Of Nutrition"
 Copyright 1945 by John F. Dille Go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04
A Thought for Today

Then the angel that talked with me went forth, and said unto me, Lift up now thine eyes, and see what is this that goeth forth Lechariah 5:5. Our greatest good, and what we least can spare,
 Is hope: the last of all our evils, fear.
 John Armstrong.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY By EARL L. DOUGLASS. D.D.

SPIRITUAL LAMPLIGHTERS
 In the old days when English cities were lighted by great oil lamps, the lamplighter used to go about at dusk, and one could trace
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04
. NATIONAL
 SPOTLIGHT
Peace And Parchesi

By PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat-NEA Wash
 ington Correspondent
 San Francisco, May Settle ment of future threats to world peace as being worked out at the United Nations Conference, is going to be just like a game of parcheeSi,' also spelled Pachisi.
 This important discovery is an- nounced after study of an elaborate 24-page, four-color booklets just
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04
- BY DREW PEARSON
Washington erry-Go-Round

Frisco Poey Row Over Tool Sole Splits Wor Surplus Bood Decision Will Effect Industry West Coost Duties at Farley Aids Stosen's As protions.
 FRANCISCO fight has developed m the
 
 
 machine os owned hu the u Goyenm loaned contractors
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-04

Copyright, 1945, by The Bell Syndicate, Incl
Evening star., 1945-04-22

its proof against perspiration and acci-
dents. The Castex vulcanized cover is
tested by boiling in water and baking
in an oven for over 1000 hours!
More, the Casco Heating Pad has
dial illuminated with mite Lite"
so you can read it in the dark that en-
ables the temperature to be FIXED at
any one of 30 desired heats. You can
choose your temperature as easily as
you dial your radio. Compare that with
the ordinary prewar 3-heat pad!
Casco will arrange for your dealer to
fill your priority as long as quantities
last, We cannot guarantee delivery.
Since the supply of pads is limited,
please don't ask for one unless you Vi
tally need it. The needs OF sick people
and hospitals come first!
Evening star., 1945-04-22

DECAUSE distribution may be slow
- and because sick people can wait
Casco is making it possible for homes
and hospitals, patients and doctors S
to get their heating pads on priority. OF
course, if you can wait, your local de-
partment store, drug store, hardware
store or electrical supply store will have
Cn~r Heating Pads soon. But if YOU need
one, YOU may get one faster by filling
out the Priority Certificate below.
Best of all, you'll be getting one of
the finest electric heating pads ever
made - the Casco Wetproof 3O-Heat
Electric Heating Pad This pad is not
just water-repellent, not just water
resistant, but actually wetPROOF! That
means that it can be used with absolute
safety over wet dressings. That means
Evening star., 1945-04-22
SICK PEOPLE AND HOSPITALS

Government authorizes limited heating pad production help
safeguard nations health. Casco is endeaporng make it
possible pad aserboe regular distribuo"
the public Use the special Priority Certificate belou.
Evening star., 1945-04-22
YOU may get your Cnsco Wetproof Electric Heating
Pad FASTER! Use the Special Priority Certificate!

If YOU need Casco Heating Pad because
of illness or emergency, all YOU have to
do is two things:
1. Fill out the Priority Certificate be-
low and get your doctor to sign it. No
pads sent without doctor signature and
dealer name and address.
Evening star., 1945-04-22

The Coseo Electric Heotins Pad
is soft and cory :. like O pill
low. luxuriously covered in
pastel fobriesi
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1945-06-15
P~uscugoulu Music
Club Holds Meeting
AT USO Saturday

AT a meeting of the Pascag"'.
a Federated Music Club at the
$50 last Saturday with Mrs. AL
on Mansfield. and Misses Fave
Zimmerman and kzarIene Memo
aen were hostesses.
The chair was occupied by the
president, Mrs. r. A. Heritage
Who conducted the business pc
Rod.
AT its conclusion an interesting
program was given.
1t consisted of a piano solo.
"Crescendo" CLasson), played by
Mrs. j. p. Higginbotham and an
interesting biography Of Mendel
ssohn given by Mrs. Ed Baum,
and Mendelssohn's "Seherzo,'
performed by Mrs. R. I. Huth-
maker at the piano.
Ice cream and cake were
served after the program.
The next meeting of tht club
will be held July IA.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1945-06-15
Arena

There was preaching Saturday
night at the Pine Grove Church
of God with Brother Ollie In
derwood of Seminary, Miss,
holding the services.
There were "a present at Sun
day school Sunday morning al
the Pine Grove Church of God.
Brother Underwood conducted
preaching service Sunday morn
ing and night.
c. D. and Robert Davidson are
in the Armed Forces serving in
the Philippine Islands. They are
the sons of Mr.. and Mrs. Asa
Davidson.
Hubert Dudley. youngest son
of Mrs. Eli Dudley, is in the Arm
ed Forces at Camp Shelby. Miss.
Mrs. Frank Smith visited in the
homes of Mrs. Pete Ezell, Mrs.
Clinton Williams and Mrs. Har-
mon Williams one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rainwater and
Austin spent the weekend with
Mrs. Rainwater's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Buck Turner of Leakes-
vile, Miss.
Mrs. Eliza Strickler, Albertina
and Carl, visited in the home of
Mrs. Pete Ezell last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Stricken,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Stricken,
Mary Ann, Bob, Wanda Harriet
and Joyce, spent Sunday in the
homes of Mrs. Annie Mizel and
Mr.. and Mrs. Lang of Wilmer,
Ala.
Mrs. Willie Williams, Mrs,
Harvey Williams and baby girl,
spent Wednesday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Harmon Williams and Mr.
and Mrs. Clinton Williams.
Mrs. Nose Williams will leao
prayer meeting next Wednesday
night at the Pine Grove Church
of God.
A Fathers Day program will
be held at the church Sunday.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1945-06-15

state, county anil local health au-
thorities at a moments notice"
In a bulletin of helpful sug-
gestions in case of poliomyelitis,
parents r warned not TO ignore
early signs of illness or changes
in normal state Of health and not
to delay in calling a physician.
Precautions are: avoid overtir-
ing and extreme fatigne from
strenuous chilling such as would
come from a plunge into ex-
tremely cold water on a hot day,
stress personal cleanliness, avoid
tonsil and adenoid operations Il
possible, use the purest water and
milk available, do not swim in
polluted water, maintain COM
munity sanitation at a high level
at all times and avoid all unnec-
2ssary contact with persons with
any illness suspicious of infantile
paralysis.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1945-06-15
Swimming Lessons
To Begin MonduY
AT Sponish Fort

Boys and girls in Pascagoula
who are interested in learning to
swim r reminded by the Rec
reation commission that instruc-
tons in swimming will begin
Monday, June 18, at the Span
ish Fort, at 8 am, and will con-
tinue through June %.
Those who learn to swim rs
feet will be presented with a
Certificate of Merit signed by
Mayor J. H. Watts and George
B. Field, chairman of the Pas
cagoula Recreation Commission.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1945-06-15
Wiggins Stores
Named TO RexuII
Roll OfHonor

The Virgins Drug Stores have
been named to the annual honor
roll of the United Drug Company,
parent company of Rexall prod
ucts, it has been announced in a
communication from the Inter-
national Association of Rexall
Clubs sponsored by the company.
The stores will receive an en-
graved certificate of merit stat
ing that they have rendered 'ex-
ceptional service to their commu-
nifty, their fellow Realities and
the United Drug Company
through whole-hearted coopera-
ton with value-giving merchan-
dising plans $50"
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1945-06-15

We must stick by our war
jobs.
We must keep buying
Bonds and giving blood.
We must get to realize,
every one of us, what
we're up against in the
Gumbatsu. That's the
quickest way of getting
the Gumbatsu to realize
what they're up against
in u.s.