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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-19
France MarshaIs Medical Aid
 To Heal Ravages Of Occupation
By ROsETTE HARGROVE NEA Stan COrresDOndent

Paris, April l9-Among the many
 grave problems which France has
 to face right now and for a long period after the war is the status of the nations health. Four years of
 occupation have left the indelible mark on practically the entire pop ulation. But what is even more dis quieting is that the ravages due to
 malnutrition, plus the lack of coal and acute shortage of medical sup plies have increased rather than lessened since France was liberated and especially so in the course of
 the last three months.
 The decline in the birthrate, coupled with the increase in inc fant mortality figures during the first three months of 1945, are fac- tors viewed with great alarm in official circles. Tn 1898 Frances birthrate was the lowest in the world; the death rate figure was about 29,000 over births. This winter, infant mortality increased by 40 per cent. Most babies died of broncho-pneumonia due princi- pally to lack of heating. Many were born underweight and there fore offered less resistance to in- fantile diseases.
 Just as tragic, so far as the destinies of France are concerned, are the ravages caused by tuber- culosis. There is an average in- crease of II per cent (48 per cent in the Paris district, 69 per cent in the Var and "A per cent in the Bouches-du-Rhon depart ments). These sections suffered more than others because of their geographical position, which sit- uated them outside the radius of agricultural regions, and made them dependent on transport for their food and medical supplies. ADDED BURDENS
 But the situation will assume dramatic proportions in the com- ing three months with the return of some 100000 prisoners of war and deported workers. Conserva- tive estimates place the number of new cases of tuberculosis at 10000. Where they are going to place these people is causing the authorities serious concern. They point out that even before the war there were not enough sana- toriums in France to take care of patients suffering from this dread diseaes.
 The only bright spot in this very somber picture pointed out by Maj. Claude Zimmern, assist ant to Health Minister Francois Billioux, is the fact that despite the havoc caused by bombing and war generally in so many parts of the country, there have been practically no epidemics in France to date. There have been small outbreaks of typhoid in Caen and Sant-Etienne. but fortunately no cases of typhus. On the other hand, the number of old people who have died from lack of food l and coal has never been so high.
 While for the time being there were still great shortages of med- | lcal supplies generally throughout France these, Major zimmern pointed out, were mainly due to the transport crisis and the lack of coal for factories manufacturing pharmaceutical products. When
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-19
YOUTH FELLWSHIP
 TO MEET TONIGHT
Session to Be Held in Par= lOrs of Grace MethOd=
 iSt Church
WATERVILLE Correspondents Phone-3-65ll

Waterville, April 19-The Metho- dist Youth Fellowship will meet this evening at the Grace Methodist church parlors at 8 o'clock.
 The weekly bible meeting will be held at Gospel Hall on Thomaston avenue tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock.
 The Women's Choir of Grace Methodist church will meet for re- hearsal tomorrow evening in the church at 7:30 p. m.
 Mrs. Phyliss Springer of Sheffield terrace is i'll at her home.
 Edward Seery of Sampson street injured his foot while at work the other day at Chase Metal Works. The injury, however, was not seri- ouS.
 MT. and Mrs. Wesley Rood of Fort Hill avenue recently entertained Mrs. Samuel Squires Jr.
 Casper s. Davis Post, American Legion will meet Monday evening in the Drum Corp Rooms in the rear of the post office at 8 o'clock. All members are requested to make every effort to attend, as matters of importance are to be considered.
 The mid-week prayer meeting of te Waterville Union church will be held this evening at 7:45 at the home of Miss Elizabeth Weeks at 83 Wheeler street.
 The Women of St. Pauls Episcop- al church held Dessert Bridge yes- terday afternoon in the parish hall at 1:30 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-19
Tanks Great Says German
RY C. R. CUNNINGHAM

Halle, Germany, April 16. (UO By Joe! I haven't been so happy since ran the British blockade Jt 1916. You Americans! You're won- derful.'
 It was the old sea devil of World War I, Count Felix Won Luckner speaking.
 He was trying to save this town of 50O,O0O. He drove into American held territory in Red Cross am bulance with his aide and spent some time comforting with Major Gen. Terry Allen of the 104th (Tim- berwolf) Division on the best way of surrendering Halle.
 (The negotiations apparently broke down, for American dough- boys still were battling in Halle to- day, three days after Cunningham's dispatch was filed)
 Luckner is the kingpin of this town, just as the famed composer Handel was in his day. Handel was born here in 1885, an event commemorated by a statue.
 The count has been in the bad graces of the Nazi party ever since it first came into power. The Nazis jaled him for short time because ne refused to give up honorary citi- zenship in the state of California
 He was freed, however, because he was so popular with the Ger man people. His home still is behind the German lines.
 Luckner toured the United States in the 1920S as a good will ambas- sador and still carries with him a bulky scrapbook containing auto graphs of various personages to prove he is good-willer.
 He thoroughly enjoyed his visit with the Americans and talked about being the hero of Lowell Thomas book, "The Sea Devil"
 He liked to recall how he sank 58, 100000 tons of Allied shipping in the last war. He boasted that he never took single life, always removing the personnel before send ing ship to the bottom.
 Luckner now in his 70s, but he still looks sharp. He carries pock- etful of postcards in which he writes his autograph on request.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-19

France was liberated, there was practically no iodine, bismuth or quinine in the country, nor anything in the way of vasoline, glycerine or lanolin. SHAEF quickly came to the rescue and to date has sent 45O tons of medical supplies, including insulin. During the occupation and by dint of very strict rationing, France had reduced her consump- tion of 15,O00,OOO units of insulin to 8,000,OO0.
 So far as medical care is con- cerned, the situation might be worse. There are 24,000 doctors practicing in France today as com- pared with 30,OOO inscribed On the medical register before the war. Only about 800 were taken prisoners. Those of Jewish origin were obliged to go underground.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-19
BAckAcHE,
 LEG PAINS MAY BE DANGER SIGN
Of Tired Kidneys

If beekache and leg pains are making yoa nh mh,ssfabie. don't just complain and do nothing your kidneys need attention.
 The kidneys are Nature's chief way of taking, excess acids and poisonous waste out of the blood. They help most people pass about 3I the l5 miles of kidney tubes and dltera' don't work well, poisonous waste matter stavS m the blood; These poisons may start nagging oackaches, rheumatic pains, leg pains, loss of peg and energy, getting up nights, swelling. pumnsss under the eyes, headaches and dixEi. ing and burning sometimes shows there is some. thing wrong with your kidneys or bladder. Don't wait! Ask your druggist for Deans Pills. used successfully by millions for over 10 years: They give happy relief and will help ous waste from the blood. Get Doans Pilis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-19
WORLD WAR II A YEAR AGO
BY UNITED PRESS

More than 1000 U. S. planes at- tack German installations and airfields in Europe, the officially characterized "air invasion of Ger many"
 Berlin warns all garrisOns from the Spanish border to Narvik in Norway that the invasion may come 'any place at any hour; an uurgent alert was ordered.
 Russian planes bomb LwOw as Germans start big offensive near Stanislav.
 In Italy, Allied troops repulse four German attacks on the AnZiO beachhead below Aprilia.
 In India, a British Indian bay onet charge breaks the Japanese siege of Kohima on the India side of the Burma border.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-19
SIGNS LOOK GIs IN EYE

Camp AtterburTy, Ind. (UP) = When food-saving signs posted regularly on the falls didn't seem to have any effect on the soldiers It. Col. Carroll D. Funk innovated eye-leve1 signs which hang promi- nently above each table. The GIs' don't have to stretch their necks to read the signs any more, and, worse yet, they can't say, T didn't see it."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-19

maintenance of international peace and security"
 "It is, of course, inevitable that when many governments and peo- pies attempt to agree on 8 single plan, the result will be in terms of the highest common denominator rather than of the plan of any one nation"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-19
FOR "AULD LANG SINE"

The most famous New Year song in the world, "Auld Lang Syne," was compared by Robert Burns in 1789 as an example oi an old Scottish song. The words were set to the present familiar tune about 1799.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-12-22
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A drizzling rain sceped through Mike Duncan's threadbare coat and soaked him to the skin. Snow had preceded the rain that afternoon and the going was pretty tough. He wearily trudged along, endeavor- ing to keep out of the way of reckless herds of last-minute shop pers who thought of him only as. a bar to their progress.
 Ordinarily Duncan would not have thought of his wet skin, his tattered clothes, or even of his empty stomach. They were all part of life on the road-but this night was different It was Christmas Eve
 It must have been the holiday season-why else would someone thrust a 50-cent piece into his hand and then vanish into the shadows? He could only murmur a grateful Thank you, sir, and 8 merry Christmas to you" before the donor hastily disappeared into the swirling crowd
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-12-22

deigned to come to him. "What'll you have?* he asked, stifling a yawn.
 "A hot roast turkey sandwich replied Duncan.
 On toast or rye?'
 Rye"
 Anything else?"
 Duncan shook his head No. nothing else"
 Are you sure that's all you want?"
 Yes, that's all Just roast turkey sandwich"
 The waiter returned with the order, placed it before him, shook bis head wonderingly and with drew Duncan virtually devoured the sandwich in three bites. He delicately wiped his mouth with a napkin, then beckoned the waiter, Check, please he said
 Check"
 Yes, the check" Duncan raised his eyebrows.
 But there is no check"
 No check? What do you mean no check?"
 There are none tonight This is Christmas Eve Didn't you see the sign in the window? Customers can crder anything they want. It's on the house You're the only guy who didn't order the whole darned menu, Well, merry Christmas he added
 Duncan's jaw dropped. His gaze fell on the half-dollar, two dimes and five pennies still clutched in his hand. Slumped in his chair, his eyes followed the back of the re- treating waiter
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-12-22

friends during the Christmas season.
 In 1846, John Calcott Horsley, Royal Academician, designed card for Sir Henry Cole. Thus the GUS tom of sending Christmas cards seems to have been inaugurated- although, even as far back as Queen Annes reign, it was cus- tomary for children to write Christmas pieces. Such Christmas pieces were specimens of hand writing with elaborately engraved borders designed to represent some current event or subject studied by the children during the year, and were sold in shops and at bazaars until about 1840
 Christmas cards were introduced into the United States during the 1870's by Marcus Ward and Com pany of London and for a short while the English firm enjoyed monopoly of the market.
 The name of Louis Prang is out standing in the history and de- velopment of the modern Christmas card industry. Mir. Prang, an exile from Germany following the revo- lution of 1348, introduced the art idea into American public schools via the Prang method of education. In 1874, Prang invaded the Christ mas card field Prizes were offered for the best designs and perfected Photographic processes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-12-22
Are you sure that's all you want?"

Duncan reached into his left pocket, pulled out two dimes and five pennies, laid them with the half-dollar in the palm of his other hand and stared at his entire fortune of 75 cents.
 He smiled sardonically when it occurred to him presently that the building in front of which he stood was the United States Mint. He turned and, with laugh that had a hysterical ring to it, jingled his handful of coins. His mirth at tracted the cop who had been standing on the corner watching him. The officer said to him in a brogue so thick that it could have been cut with a knife. Move on. blasht ye!' Mike wandered off down a deserted side street, clink- ing his money.
 After about an hour of aimless roaming through endless alleys, he found himself directly opposite a brightly decorated restaurant. He crossed over and from sheer curios- ity- looked in the window.
 There were enly two patrons in side-an elderly man and woman seated at front table who were avidly devouring with much relish a whole roast turkey with all the side dishes.
 Duncan's mouth began to water his stomach seemed hollow-he felt his, legs go weak, and his ever present hunger was getting the best of him. Suddenly he remembered the 75 cents He thought quickly. A bed for the night at a flophouse would cost 15 cents-that would leave him 60. He decided to go in and order a roast turkey sand wich. He gave his hat few delft pats and opened the door
 He hung his battered hat and coat where he could grab them in case. of an emergency, and made himself comfortable at a table in a corner Duncan knew that his appearance was none to prepossess- ing and that waiter would not dash up to someone from whom he could not hope to get tip. After a while vinegar-faced man
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-12-22
GIFT GIVING

Gift giving was well established among Northern European tribes before they became converted to Christianity. It was so much of an obligation among pagan Germans to distribute gifts that men ac- tually left the country during the holiday season to escape gift-giving.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-12-22

customs and tra- dition-serying the spirit of friend ship, eclloing the promise of peace and good will.
 Reputedly, the fir s t Christmas card, properly so- called, was dis patched in l845 when w. c. Dob son, one of Queen Victoria's favorite p al n t CTS, sent S Q veral l litho- graphed SC e Il e S inscribed wit h greetings to his
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-12-22

.XS the light of Christmus aguin brightens
 our faces and lightens our hearts. we turn our thoughts from ourselves to help others. For this is the spirit thdt first sow the light of day in stable at Bethlehem, two thousand Years ago, and which hos en- dured ever since.
 May God bless and protec; you and your deor ones and bring happiness 10 your home this Chrisrnas seoson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-12-22
M0DERN INDUSTRY
 SERVES TIE SPIRIT
 OF OUR CNRISTAaAS

Tn a busy world, the Christmas card has assumed a definite place
 among Christmas
The Nome nugget., 1945-02-26

all of the seats of a theatre are open to all who pay, regardless of race.
 Many more place of pub lie accommodation are now opened to Indians than was the case 20 years ago. Not because laws were passed, but because this disease of the mind is being cured gradually.
 The passage of this bill would simply be the pluck ing off of a few leaves of the tree, while the roots of racial discrimination are left to put forth more ener- gy to sprout many more leaves which the law will not and cannot touch.
 We do not question the motives of the legislators who urge the adoption of this measure. Their motives are above reproach. They wish to rid Alaska of ra- cial discrimination and that is a noble aim. The
The Nome nugget., 1945-02-26

when you are happy.
 No law can remedy this situation.
 On the contrary, we hon. estly believe that a law which would attempt to force an elimination of ra- cial discrimination, such as this measure now in ques- tion, would only serve to heighten racial discrimina- tion. That is because racial discrimination is practiced in so many other ways than simply refusing to allow an Indian in a place of busi- ness. The effect will be, we believe, to bring about on the part of those who prac- tice racial discrimination a greater use of these other ways. For that reason we do not believe this is a wise bill.
 Alaskans who have lived in the Territory for many years will remember that not so many years ago it was the practice of many theatres to allow Indians only in certain sections of the theatres. That practice has been done away, in the First Division at any rate, We believe. This lessening of discrimination was not accomplished by law but by passage of time and a gradual recognition and ac- lceptance of the fact that
The Nome nugget., 1945-02-26
DISCRIMINATION. RACIAL

It seems to us that speak CTS in the House of Repre- Sentatives yesterday who argued that racial dis crimination did no t exist in the various divi- sons of Alaska were very much mistaken or else not very observant. Racial discrimination certainly exist in Alaska as it exists not only in every State and Territory of the United States but throughout the world. One does not have to go very far in Alaska to discover many instances of discrimination against the Indians, Aleuts and Eski- mos.
 Discrimination exists. That much should be ad- mitted by all.
 In connection with this situation, Rep. An derson has introduced in the House a bill which
The Nome nugget., 1945-02-26

would provide tor full an equal accommodations, fac ilities and privileges to all citizens in places of public accommodation with the jurisdiction of the Territory of Alaska, to provide pen alties for violations ,
 Yesterday the House in- dicated that it would pass this bill by a large major ity.
 We repeat-discrimina tion certainly does exist.
 The question in our minds is this:
 Will the passage of this bill eliminate discrimina- bion?
 Can it aid in the elimi- nation of racial discrimina- tton?
 Can discrimination be erased by law?
 Racial discrimination be erased by law?
 Racial discrimination exists in many other ways than in denying to mem- bers of a certain color or race the accommodations of a saloon, a theatre, hotel or beauty parlor.
 These things are of mi nor importance in racial discrimination. It is the at titude which prompts such actions of denial of privi- leges which constitutes the basis of discrimination. It is the attitude of one race which believes itself to be the chosen race, the superior race, in looking down upon another race as inferior that is the root of racial discrimination.
 No law will change this attitude. No law can force a member of one race to take a member of another race into his home or into his social activities against his will. No law can force a member of another race on the street.
 No law can force a busi- ness man, who is of one race, to deal pleasantly with a customer who hap pens to be of another race.
 We know of a playfield for children-a fine play field. The white children use this fine playfield for themselves. The Indian children use a playground that is not as good-usual-
The Nome nugget., 1945-02-26

Constitution of the United States also had that aim.
 The question they must decide is whether their purpose will be accom- plished - or aided - by the passage of this bill.- (Juneau Empire).
 Placer Location Notices now on sale at The Nome Nugget.
Evening star., 1945-09-19
Stock Leaders Extend
Recovery Fractions
To s. a Share
By HUDSON PHILLIPS,
Associated Press Fina ncial Writer

nSoUSidbCQ EICSS WtlScI.
NEW YORK, Sept. 19.-The stock
market extended its rise today, with
steels, motors, rubbers and selected
issues advancing fractions to around
3 points.
Prices were trimmed somewhat
near the close and activity was at a
slower pace. Volume approximated
!, 100000 shares.
The reconversion outlook was
brighter after it was indicated labor
unions in the automobile industry
might be willing to compromise
wage demands temporarily.
The ending of construction con-
trolls by the Government stimulated
demand for building shares such as
United States Gypsum and Johns
Manville, which touched a new year.
ly high on a 5-point gain. Electrics,
chemicals, aircrafts, rails and utili-
ties made good strides.
Higher were United States Steel,
Bethlehem, General Motors, Chrys-
ier, Goodyear, United States Rubber,
Sears Roebuck, Oliver Corp, Doug
las Aircraft, American Telephone,
Kennecott, American Can. Dow
Chemical. Allied Chemical, South
ern Railway and New York Central.
Bonds slanted upward
Evening star., 1945-09-19
Chicuoo Livestock

CHICAGO, Sept. 10 Up lUsDA(.-sata-
BILE hogs, $500; total, $500: active; fully
i4O pounds up at l4.75. ceiling; good and
choice sows at 400; complete clearance:
saiable calves, 500; total. 500; fed steers
and yearlings, including yearlins heifers,
active. strong: instances shade higher;
proximately ,25 loads topped at 1900; long
yearlings bringing the price; mixed year.
fat steers. 16.0O-17.75; medium grade,
both steers and heifers, very scarce; cows
ers fully steady: stock cattle steady at
II 00-1 400; mostly. 11.50-13.50; light
choice feeders to 1415.
tive spring lambs mostly 25 cents higher,
bulk good and choice grades, 14.00, with
bucks discounted 81; 100 head-lot at IA 25
to small city butchers hardly a criterion
Of the general market; popular price on
n down onx siaIEdhfer . EMS
light weight, below 500.
Evening star., 1945-09-19
Chicago Gruin

CHICAGO Sept 10 P-Heavy buy
Ing, inspired largely by trade belief there
are innationary possibilities Il there are
and rye futures up more than cents a
bushel at times today to new seasonal
highs for the September and December
deliveries.
Unfavorable corn weather. reports oi
Government and foreign inquiry for -four
and good cash demand were, additional
bullish influences.
September and December wheat reached
new seasonal highs OF I.7O'4 and / 6a7s
z oushel. respectively and September and
Wheat closed u lower to / u cents
higher than the previous finish. Septem-
December, III; oats were unchanged "a
ss higher September. 62H rye was "a
down to II. up. September. .56ls, and
barley was unchanged to 3s higher. Sep