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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-23
A GLASS OF WINE FOR
 GRANDMA

The exact amoust of ale or wine Dr. Osler urged his mother to take. when he was at the pinnacle of his fame and she is her eighties doesn't matter. What matters is Mrs. Os- sler's reply. No, no, Willie, I can't take it-Pm afraid I might get the habit" And Willie, being a good doctor, let it go at that.
 Now I advise elderly folk to take a glass of ale or beer or glass of wine once or twice a day, to 1 make life pleasanter for themselves and for those who have to live with them. Perhaps I should say approve of such use of beer, ale or wine by elderly folk.
 ! Oh. all right. If you do not like the idea of taking ale, beer or wine, don't take it. I don't like it my self, but then, I'm only young fellow and my health is so good that I'd rather not dull my sense of well being even a little with all cohol. So I'm still a rabid tee totaler. but that is neither here nor there.
 cannot tell you just how old one should be before one begins to take ale, wine or beer. Fifty, sixty, seventy-my playmate, Dr. :. is in the latter part of the ninth decade but still not old enough to require solvent. The best I can suggest is this: No one, in my opin- ion, is old enough to need this sol- vent aid until he or she is past f1f- ty. Certainly no youth can legiti- mately claim his or her we'll being requires the narcotic help of al- cohol.
 Dr. Arnold Lorand. in his book Life Shortening Habits and Reju- venation" (published by F. A. Day. is Co.,, Phila., 192) gave his view of the question as follows:
 "For daily use, if one does not prefer in the interest of longevity to entirely renounce alcoholic bev- erages, two small glasses of wine of low alcohol content, or a glass of beer, is enough. It would not be- come one preaching moderation to recommend more than that amount. It is better still, of course, if people can be so brought up from child hood that they will not feel the need of such stimulants."
 Don't take or Doc Lorand too seriously about that. "Stimulants" my eye. Narcotic is the word and the only honest word for alcoholic beverage or liquor or it's effect.
 Bringing up may be good enough in some instances to assure such good health that the child or youth or young adult will not feel the need of alcohol, but hardly the bringing up that most kids get in homes and schools where physical education is carefully ignored or neglected. I tell you, stupid, the young person who has vite feels just fine and dandy and has no need and no use for alcohol or dope to enable him or her to get the greatest enjoyment out of life. It is your mollycoddled, fabby, weak pampered, malnourished, poorly educated boy Or girl who resorts to alcohol to benumber his Or her inner consciousness of inferiority.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-23
BEAUTIES HINTS Use EUery Nook
 M Packing q Bag
By ALICIA HART NEA Staff Writer

Best formula for travelling light If you have to take a trip-is to make shoes, hat and pocket-book that you wear serve all the clothes that you carry. Wearing, instead of carrying, these three aggressive space-takers will make it easier for you to get by with one piece of luggage.
 That's something to think about, when you remember that you may have to swing that piece of lug gage with your own little hand.
 Transfer from your bulky pack ages, jars and bottles a sojourn- er's measured supply of cosmetics into the smallest possible contain CTS.
 Stop thinking you have to go fancy with lingerie cases which give you a bag for stockings, another for handkerchiefs, and 8 third for gloves. Fold these items separately in tissue, and use them as suffers for filling up all of the empty spaces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-23
STRAND

Samuel Goldwyn's "Wuthering
 Heights" based on the unforget- table love story of Emily Bronte novel of the same name, opened at the Strand theater last night and won the laundering plaudits of a capacity audience. Merle Oberon and Laurence Olivier are cast as the romantic lovers who discover the beauty and despair of love as they wander wildly overtthe desolate moors of the Yorkshire country. The stars are brilliantly supported by a cast of outstanding players in- cluding David Niven, Flora Robson. Hugh Williams, Geraldine Fitzger- aid, Donald Crisp, and Miles Man der.
 "Wuthering Heights" was pie turized from a masterly screenplay written by two of Hollywood's lead- ing scenarists, Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur. The picture was directed with skill, understand ing and emotional sweep by William Wyler, who previously turned out such notable screen offerings as Dead End" "Jezebel," "These Three" and Dodsworth. The pie ture was photographed by Gregg Poland, whose dramatic lighting and outdoor cinematography give 'Wuth- ering Heights" a background of breeding, sinister mood which is in keeping with its stirring tale of love and hate.
 Briefly, the story concerns the lives of five strangely assorted peo- pie. Its mood is one of great love and great disaster, played out in an atmosphere of strange emotions, strange hates, strange moods. Merle Oberon is magnificently cast as Cathy, a high-spirited beauty whose life is mysteriously influenced by the moors on which she has lived all her life. Laurence Olivier plays the role of Heathcliff, a breeding, mel- ancholy figure in love with Cathy, with remarkable strength and poignant fervor. David Niven, as Edgar Lintorn, turns in h portrait of unusual fidelity and conviction, and Flora Robson. known as Eng lands greatest character actress, is perfectly cast as Cathy's nurse.
 Too much praise cannot be given to the beautiful production and bril- liant photography which heighten the story of "Wuthering Heights" and make it one of the screens greatest contributions since picture making came of age.
 The companion feature is "Wild. fire," the story of e horse, featuring Bob Steele. It Is photographed in | natural color.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-23
II7as Noctna1 Natt9Jltoad
 By FAITH BALDWIN sss ss-.s:sSs .ssss. ..e
coPvRfonT. NEA sERvicR. INC.

ssNo one would blame you" she
 N said after a moment.
 T know. But it's all pretty mud- dled. She doesn't give a damn for me, not really, I know that. She's just unhappy and" he caught himself up. as if he felt he were about to betray confidence. She's told you about Drew Warner?"
 "Yes. I'd like to wiring his neckl'' Tt wouldn't further your cause" said Emily gently.
 T suppose not, but he must pc a damned scoundrel." Emily asked after a minute, You're terribly in love with her, aren't you?"
 He turned so that he faced her. He said:
 "I'm damned if I know. know this is according to the books when I'm with her, yes, I suppose I am. But Oh, I suppose it's partly the way Nancy talks. How she couldn't bear being married to doctor-my sort of doctor" Then you have asked her to marry you?" Emily said, slowly.
 No. But-well, last night she said that she was sure could make go of things if I went back to Boston and tried to get job as an assistant to someone with a name. and then eventually, spe- cialize-" He laughed shortly. She's just warning me, that's all."
 T can't advise you" said Emily.
 He said, ''The trouble is, don't trust her. Don't misunderstood me. Part of the time I think she's fine and serious and gentle under that crazy, flibbertigibbet exterior, I know she can't be as hard and un- kind as she pretends to be. The rest of the time I wonder if I'm mak- ing fool of myself. You" he said, you could tell me"
 Could she? Should she say, You're right, under the veneer she's alive and sensitive ana sweet?" Or should she say nothing, and let him believe :? If he really believed that there was nothing more to Nancy but the surface, the physical attraction, if he were convinced that her roots were shallow, and her easy cyni- cism true part of her, he would be cured. He was, she thought un- happily, sentimentalist, like most men.
 If she = let him be cured, and she could do so without disloyal word, might he not turn to her after a time for sympathy and understanding, and if he did turn to her :?
 (TO Be Continued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-23

CTS opened the bidding with two diamonds. North bid two hearts to show the ace With two aces the majority of New York players would bid four no trump over the opening two-bid, while with a trick and a half but no ace, they would bid three no trump. Over North's two-heart bid, South in most cases bid six no trump.
 It is surprising that most of the North players now passed. It is true that South knew his partner held the ace of hearts, nut South had bid two diamonds and North's queen should make his whole dia- mond suit solid.
 In addition North held the queen of spades, and in my opin- ion he should not have found 8 bid of seven no trump a problem.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-23
POLI's

Following its sensationally suc- cessful policy of bringing memorable
 best sellers to the screen, the Poli Theater now presents John Hersey's $ Pulitzer winning novel. "A Bell For Adano" This mafnificent Animation stars Gene Tierney, John Kodiak and William Bendix. Universally acclaimed as one of the finest stories to come out of this war, named by the Pulitzer Prize Committe as the best American novel of the year, "A Bell For Adano" comes to the screen from the studio that achieved such sen- sational success in giving film life to other memorable best sellers such as How Green Was My Valley" 'The Song of Bernadette" and "A Tree Grows In Brooklyn"
 The story of an American who came in a jeep to a blasted town and saw a people without laughter and woman without hope, and of how he conquered their fears with his courage, and her heart with his arms, blazes with superb drama, glorious romance and matchless emotion.
 Marking her most important role to date, Gene Tierney appears as Tina, the fisherman's daughter; lovely, glamorous and lonely. She is seen as blonde for the first time in her screen career. Her departure from the brunette ranks is ex- plained as follows in the picture. Gene herself tells the story. A stun- ming Sicilian signorita in a small war-ravaged town-she yearns for excitement, longs to be different. And since all the girls in town are dark-tressed, what better way than to turn blonde.
 John Kodiak is seen as Major Joppolo, who had the might of right in his fists, and the fire of the sun, moon and stars in his arms. Although studios are known to test as many as score of leading men when a plum like Major Joppolo appears on the acting horizon-eS- pecilly in a picture as important as "A Bell For Adano''-the studio acted with dispatch. They simply got John Kodiak for the part.
 William Bendix plays the role of Hodiak's burly but soft-hearted aide. In this film, Bill has his third memorable drunk scene and insiders say it's one of the most poignant sequences in the film.
 The second attraction is the psy- chological mystery murder drama, Jealousy with an all-star cast of John Loder, Jane Randolph. Nils Asther, Karen Morley and Hugo Haas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-23
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
 Old MOSsback

have recovered much of my former vitality following the "7 Keys" My doctor, however, declares I do not need any vitamin supple ments, that I will get enough vita mins from everyday food.
 (W. L. M.)
 Answer-1f you can inveigle the doctor jotting down the menu for one days everyday food" which will supply the vitmins required to maintain good nutrition, I'll pay you ten bucks for it-provided the doctor signs it and agrees to an analysis of it I'll keep his identity secret if he prefers). In by judg- ment it is practically impossible to get the vitamins nutrition author ities deem essential from even the most carefully selected. diet of our modern refined foods.
 Left-Handedness and Suffering
 Boy, eleven, sutters badly. He was taught to use his right hand in school, altho he is naturally left
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-23
Oh What q Difference Just A Fe1U Peaceful Days Make
WE, THE WOMEN.

articles, we say philosophically Well, it won't be long now"
 Instead of worrying over ration stamps, we are adding up discharge points for every member of the fam fly in service.
 Instead of saying How many points," when we hold up a can of fruit or vegetables we are again asking How much?"
 We're riding again instead of walking, and finding that fill Ter up" rates high among the worlds most beautiful phrases.
 Instead of worrying, we're relax ing.
 Instead of making plans for a vacation at home, were wondering where we can go.
 When will he be shipped homer" has replaced When will he go over- seas?" as the big. important ques- tion.
 Peace-it's wonderful.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-23
Rationing Regulations

(The ration board headquarters at 1l9 West Main street will be closed to the public all day Wednes- days until further notice) Rationing of GASOLINE. FUEL OIL and PROCESSED FOODS (canned fruit and vegetables) has Teen abolished. '
 MEATS and FATS Red stamps Q-2 through Z-2 and Al through K-1 in Book W, each worth 10 points, are now valid. Stamps ca through U-2 expire Aug. 31.
 Stamps v-2 through z-2 expire Sept. 30.
 Stamps Al through E-1 expire Oct 31.
 Stamps F-l through K-l expire Nov. 30.
 SUGAR
 Sugar stamp No. 36 in Book W, good for five pounds. expires Aug. 31.
 RENT CONTROL All persons who rent housing ac- commodations of any type in rent controlled areas and have not reg istered. must register with OPA area rent offices.
 SHOES
 Airplane stamps 1, 2. 3 and in Book III are each valid for one pair of shoes indefinitely.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-23

New York-Put a twinkling belt around your waist, add as its glam- orous twin a pair of gloves, and watch these two go to work as scene-shifters. They'll renew your own as well as audience interest in an old background dress.
 Answering to the name of belts are gala girdles of decorative satin, velveteens, taffeta and plush rayon jersey As lit up as the Aurora Borealis by vari-colored sequins, some have hustle bows or aims purses attached, others are wiast- line-nipping corsalettes. Gloves are undisguised shorties which reflect the glory of the girdle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-23

HOLLYWOOD, Aug. 23.-Co Column ist Jack Lait, pinch-hitting for Walter Winchell, recently made some remarks about Constance Ben- nett's first independently produced picture, Paris Underground" that I want to challenge. In particular, I disagree with his statement: Paris Underground" great story, was washed out by V-E Day. With that assertion as spring-board, Lait went on to predict that Miss Ben- nett's picture, simply because it deals with a war background, will be a dismal box office flop.
 I haven't seen Paris Under ground" Neither has Lait seen it.. Those who have tell me that it is hilarious comedy, first to last, and that the World War II background is more incidental than necessary.
 I don't believe for moment that audiences are going to damn it, or Gnyother picture, simply because they deal with the war. Fans are going to continue to patronize any picture, irrespective of its back ground, if the picture is sufficiently entertaining. Quality is becoming the one and only criterion that really matters at the box office.
 Time and again, Hollywood pro- ducers have "been amazed by the success of pictures deal- ing with backgrounds that were generally considered to be passe. Every studio head-except one considered religious pictures impos- sjble fan fare year ago. The one who didn't agreed produced Going My Way. Musicals were ta- roo when Columbia smashed box cffice recordes with "One Night of Love-"
 I'd like to make Lait, or anyone who shares his belief, small bet that Paris Underground" will do just as much business as it's en-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-23
YourHeaLth By Dr. William Brady

Signed letters pertaining to per. sonal health and hygiene. not to disease. diagnosis of treatment, will be answered by pr. Brady if . 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. NationaI News paper Service. S2O West Madison Street. Chicago. III.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-23
I'M ASKS ADVICE nuApr.rn Yxu

0--~-@ MRS. EDGAR has ways and HNA means. Mrs. Edgar expected to be chairman of the board during the coming year. The present chairman wished to retire, Mrs, Edgar could bring influence to bear. The organization would not willing ay dismiss Q trusted and valuable nurse but in order to keep the peace, which meant its very lifeblood, 1t might see it to remove her, and to see, in compensation, that she ob- tained Q like position in another city.
 Frank was remembering this, sitting on the porch with Emily.
 Just what is it she's to get over?" Emily demanded.
 He said uncomfortably:
 That business about typhoid in the mill district and the houses on Elderberry street." ,"If you were half a man." she said with energy, you'd look into things for yourself. You're sup- posed to hold a responsible position in the mills and you1l inherit the Blackberry block eventually"
 He said, But look here, Em-
 "oh, I know. None of my busi- ness :" she said furiously. Tt pleases your mother to dominate welfare boards in this town, to give large sums of money publicly she could expend the same sums on bettering the conditions of her employees and her tenants but she'd get no publicity, sup pose"
 He took her hands and held them fast. He said, eagerly:
 If you'll marry me swear 1t, Emily, I'll see you have every thing you want. What if she does cut up rough at first? It won't be for long. I'm her only child. We can slip away and"
 fOh." said Emily, ESQ I'm not to have Q church wedding? She's told you that you aren't to marry me, has she?"
 He muttered, "She cant stay mad forever" and Emily burst out laughing.
 "Youre a spoiled kid" she said with exasperated affection, "and for about the eighth time, I won't marry you"
 He said, sulkily:
 T won't ask you again." THERE went her influence" she A thought, watching him stamp down the steps. How excessively childish she had been, almost as childish as Frank, to think that with the best will in the world he could do anything for her ..
 She was still laughing when Jim drove in and seeing her, he waved and later came up the steps to sit in the swing beside her.
 How are things?"
 Perfectly wonderful"
 He said, That sounds as though you'd had lovers quarrel with young MT. Edgar"
 we Quarreled," she said, "fur- ther than that deponent sayeth not. Where's Nancy? Shes usually with you on your early calls"
 T haven't seen her since supper, she told me she was going out somewhere. She took your mothers car"
 He was silent a moment.
 Where have you been?"
 "A call. Your father took of1lce hours. I'll go relieve him now"
 You sound tired"
 T am. I was up half the night. but 1t won't kill me. Emily. want your advice"
 Her heart began to hammer and her hands grew cold but she asked. quietly:
 Well 2" Its about Nancy" He added sheepishly, I'm afraid I've fallen for her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-23
WiIliann Gorrity
 kiwonions' Guest

The effect of modern plumbing systems on community health was discussed by William Garrity in a talk before members of the Kiwanis club at a luncheon meeting at the Elton yesterday. Mir Garrity said good plumbing systems are essential for maintenance of good health.
 Movies of club outings held at the George Borden estate at Middle Haddam were shown. Musical selec- t1ons were rendered by Mario Di- Cecco. violinist, and Mrs. Stephen Bergen, pianist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-23
handed. The teacher says left handedness is just bad habit.

IMTS. T. M.T
 Answer-If he were my son he'd use his left hand as much as he wishes, in school and out. Forced change from natural left-handed- ness is a frequent cause of stutter- ing. Don't permit any one to in- terfere with natural left-handed- ness. One out of every twenty-five persons is naturally left-handed, and it is no more bad habit than is the teachers right or left eyed ness. Send stamped self addressed envelope and ask for (do not use clipping) pamphlet on "Stuttering." Copyright 1945 by John F. Dille Go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-23

Any girl can put her best foot forward in this beguiling date dress with the soft neckline and corse- let waist. A prize winner.
 Pattern No. 8912 is designed for sizes II. 12, 13, IA, 16 and IS. Size 12 requires yards of 39-inch ma terial.
 For this pattern, send 20 cents. in COINS your name, address, size desired, and the PATTERN NUM- BER to Sue Burnett, Waterbury Democrat, 1150 Sixth Avenue, New York 19, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-23

are WOuQeTlIlg what is going to be the next item to go off the ration list.
 Tn S t e a d oi worrying about being frozen to our jobs we are worrying about whether or not we will hold them.
 I n s t e ad of trying to get a few pairs of S h ger ra yon stockings ahead, we are wonder
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-23
, McKENNEY
 ON BRIDGE.
BY WILLIAM E. MCKINNEY America,s Card Authority

Numerous systems have been devised for slam bidding, but I have found that too often they fail to get into the right contract unless you use a little common sense along with them.
 Todays hand came up in the South Shore Tournament in New York, and most of the South play-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-23

Two teammates launched by a talented French American design CT, Madame Lucienne Harang, whose flare with fabric and needle work has been compared to the fine brush strokes of a miniature artist, are shown here.
 Black satin makes the corsalette, right, accented in front with vari- colored sequins and laced in the back through hand-run eyelets, touched up by sparklers. A sequin- band stimulates bracelet on the matching black satin gloves
 Black satin also makes the se- quin-sprinkled belt-swung aims purse, left, which is as useful as it is decorative for carrying all your well-known what-nots. Here again gloves match belt in fabric and trim.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-23
Current Films Time Schedule

WARMERS STATE-"The Great John L.": 1900, 3:45, 6:35, 9:25 D. m. "The Gay Senorita": 2:40, 5:25, 8:15 D. m.
 LOEWS POLT-"A Bell For Adano": 2:3O, 5:45 800 D. m. Jealousy: 1:15, 4:30, 7:45 D. m. LOEW'S STRAND - "Wuthering Heights" 2:S5, 5:55, 9:1O D. m. "Wildfre": 1:30, 4:50, 8:05 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-23
By RUTH MILLETT

Funny world all of a sudden, isn't it-with everything working in re- verse?
 Instead of worrying over what is going to be rationed next, we
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-23

have will last until nylons are back on the market.
 Instead of that wistful phrase when the war is over" are are now saying Nov that the war is over"
 Instead of fretting over scarce
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-23

When flood water recently de- stroyed the Samara River Dam at the government owned electric power plant, 26 cities in Guatema- Ia were without electric current for more than month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-23

This years drought in North Africa and the resulting hydro electric power shortage have greatly reduced train service in Morocco, where railways are largely electri- fled.
Evening star., 1945-11-02
Atom Bomb Power Overstoted,
De Seversky Says on Japan Tour

minute conference with Emperor
Hirohito, expressed the opinion the
bomb was highly effective against
Japanese cities of much wood con-
struction, but he doubted that they
would be equally destructive against
a modern Western city of concrete
and steel structures.
IF bomb like that dropped over
Hiroshima were dropped over one
of our cities" he said, I'VE would
lose lot of glass if windows were
closed and the loss Of life in the
center of the bombed area would
be mo more than that from a
10000 pound bomb"
The plane designer said he was
not convinced that the atomic bomb
would make it possible ito dispense
with incendiaries and high ex-
plosives If we are going to tackle
well-prepared cities with concrete
structures"
He warned against getting hys-
terical" about atomic bomb eff
cheney, but called it "a great step
in the science Of demolition"
TITS only the beginning, and great
strides may be made"
Maj. De seversky said he was
anxious for a test of an atomic
bomb against battleship and pre-
dicted one would be made shortly