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The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-11-01
Douglas c. Wright
To Be Home Soon
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Batangas, Bats, P. /. - After four
and-a-half years in the infantry and
with two campaigns to his credit,
Captain Douglas S. Wright, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred c. Wright, 1873
Potomac Avenue, Hagerstown,
Maryland is looking forward to his
return to civilian life and the re-
sumption of a war-interrupted bust
ness career. With n points, his
chances of a state-side Christmas are
regarded as virtually certain.
Wright came into the army in
February 1941, and after completing
a refresher course at Fort Benning,
was assigned to the 91st division as
a platoon leader. He was promoted
to Captain in December 1943 and
became a rifle company commander
He was then with the 10th division
for time, before coming to the
Pacific in September 1914.
Overseas, Captain Wright's first
assignment was in New Guinea,
where the ground work was being
laid for the invasion of the Philip
pines. He was chosen, together with
other key personnel, to form the
nucleus of a supply base on Luzon,
to equip and re-supply comb 1t
troops here. Personnel of the new
base moved into Leyte and after
staging briefly, came on to Batan-
gas. Captain Wright was a member
of five man advance party, flown
here to institute operations. He ar
rived at a time when the Japs were
fighting like cornered rats from
strongholds in hills and by-passed
barrios. Nevertheless, the advance
party, with the help of conscripted
Filamericans, had things in readi-
ness when the main body of base
personal disembarked here. Thus, it
was, the huge supply function of this
hloCSlldtlOlA Wdo DCSully WlCliOuL Idll-
fare, but with seldom equaled
efficiency.
Tactical Importance of this base
during wartime was reflected in the
fact that among the first occupation
al troops to land in the japanese
homeland were the 18th Airborne
and the LIST Cavalry divisions, Doth
of which were equipped for the
operation at this installation.
Captain Wright's duties here,
since the beginning, have included
the assignment of areas, planning
various sites for the operation of
5000 ton day port, and supervision
over at least five technical sections
of base headquarters.
While he is overseas his wife is
making her home at Hagerstown, at
the Mt. Vernon Apartments.
unlike the Travelogues l used to
see at the theatre in Hagerstown,
says Captain Wright, "it will be with
few regrets that l say farewell to
these tropical isles and wend my
homeward way"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-11-01
Health Dept. Warns
OF DOT Dangers
Caution Should Be Used In
Using New Insecticide.

Insecticides containing DOT, now
available for civilian use, have
poisonous qualities" DR.. r. H. Riley,
Director of the State Department of
Health, wishes to warn the public.
'This does not mean that their use
is to be discouraged, for these new
pest-killing preparations can contri-
butte to home comfort and help to
prevent certain insect-borne dis
eases. They should, however, be used
with caution.
"The wide publicity given to DOT
made it a household word long be-
fore it was put on the market for
general use. 1t is known to be effec-
tive in the control of lice, mosqui-
toes and flies, During the war the
Army used it extensively in the
control of malaria mosquitoes, flies
and typhus-bearing lice; but it was
used under the direction of qualified
persons.
GAS residents of Maryland will
probably be using preparations of
DOT to an increasing extent in
eliminating certain household pests,
the following DON'TS are suggested
to minimize danger and eliminate
possible accidents.
Don't use near an open flame or
fire, or in cellars where there may
be pilot lights connected with water
heaters or oil burners. (Kerosene,
or coal oil, is often used to carry
DOT in solution,)
Don't smoke while spraying.
Don't remain in closed room i'm
mediately after spraying.
Don't inhale either solutions or
powders containing DOT.
Don't spray or use powder on or
near foods.
Don't spill on skin. (In case of
accidental spillage on skin wash
parts Immediately with soap and
Water.)
Don't use on dogs, cats or other
household pets.
Don't fail to read carefully all
directions and cautions on containers
of DOT insecticides
This last precaution is particular
ly important, for manufacturers give
directions for the safe use of their
products and warn against any haz-
ards that may be involved.
Although DOT preparations are
apparently far superior to the older
insecticides, the public should not
expect miracles" DR.. Riley advises.
"They are not effective against all
insects, and more concentrated Solu-
tons are needed to kill some pests
than others. Also, there is danger of
destroying desirable insects, such as
honey bees. In fairness to themselves
and to the product used, persons at
tempting to free their houses of in
sect pests by using DOT should
familiarize themselves with the par
ticular spray or powder and find out
what results can reasonably be ex-
pected."
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-11-01

Rode out to the jenkins farm
the other day-and there was
young Charlie Jenkins-two
months out of uniformed driving
a tractor as pretty as could be
with his one good arm.
II expect you find that pretty
dull after plotting a bomber" L
suggested.
Charlie gives me a wide, con-
tented grin. "Dull?" he says.
"All the time / was over Ger
many I dreamt of this-the smell
of hay, and the hot sun on my
back and comm home to
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-11-01
Turn About Is Fair Play

Two men went hunting taking
their wives along. Arriving at the
hunting place, each man and wife
went in different directions in quest
of game, when suddenly a shot rang
out near one of the party concealed
behind some bushes. The man ran
out and shouted to the man who
fired the shot, 'say, you, are you
crazy, that shot almost struck my
wife?" "Well," replied the other
man, ito show you my heart is in
the right place, here's my wife, you
can take a shot at her"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-11-01

The Boonsboro High School has
started a new program which they
believe will make its students better
citizens of their community. For a
half-hour period each day they dis
cuss the problems of their school
lives, and with their classmates help
to solve them. 1t gives them the OPP
portunity to participate in the extra
curricular activities of the school.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-11-01

Modern Builders, Inc, Hagers-
town, newly formed corporation,
has launched new home develop
ment in the eastern part of the city
in the vicinity of West Washington
street and Mount Valla avenue. An
Office building is bein erected and
the corporation plans on building
approximately fifty houses.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-11-01
A Cat and A Dog

A cat and dog were having a
fight, and the fracas had attracted
large crowd of spectators. Sud-
denly one of the onlookers drew a
pistol and shot the dog.
whats the matter with your" in
quired an irate man.
ooh, that's just to fool the dog"
explained the other. Hell think the
cat killed him"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-11-01
Poor Little Rich Girl

81 thought your dad was going to
send you away to school this win
teri"
The fapper was somewhat bitter
in her explanation.
$50 far he hasn't been able to find
fashionable reform school,"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-11-01

Charles Marks, returned soldier,
who was excavating a cellar on Oak
Hill avenue, Hagerstown, met up
with a huge grounding that had APP
parently moved into the city for the
winter. A well directed stone knock
ed the animal over, killing it.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-11-01
Dem RemaWks

Mr. Johnson: 'Did you remawk at
club last night dat l looked like
lobster, subj"
Mr. Jackson: mo, sub; am no
backbiter, sub! If 1 wished to cast
my aspersions upon de lobster fami-
ly, 1 should go right to a fish market
and do it straight to deyr faces, sub!
OATS my style suhI"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-11-01
Funny Stuff?
He Found Out

"This soup is rather salty" re-
marked the customer.
eyes, suh," replied the waiter,
who had just licked his thumbs; 81
jest discovered it mahself, sub"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-11-01

Mark Miller, County agent, has
reported that due to the surplus
of potatoes this year they are being
used as feed for dairy cattle. Use
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-11-01

of potatoes as feed was started last
fall, and experiments have shown
that dairy herds fed potatoes have
increased milk production.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-11-01
A Spendthrift

"How is your boy geeting along
at college?"
HE seems to have learned one
thing, all right"
what is that?"
'That is would be a disgrace for
his father to die rich"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-11-01
From Georgia

Motorist: "You can't arrest me, l
come from one of the best families
in Georgia"
That's OK buddy, l amt arrest
ing you for breeding purposes"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-11-01
She Knows It All

Officer Ito lady motorist) - Say,
don't you know anything about driv-
ing car?
Lady Motorist - l certainly do.
What is it you would like to know?
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-11-01
Ode To Owed

young MacShort has just sold a
poem to Scribbler's Magazine. 1t is
called "Ode to a Fair Lady"
us that so? He would have done
better to have called it "Owed to
a Landlady."
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-11-01
From where | sit by Joe Marsh
Keeping 'em Down on
Adtsrtisemsuf
the form

women's voices in the farm
house, and home cookin', and a
friendly glass Of beer. No." he
says dreamily, mot dull"
From where I sit, that's how
lots of returning veterans must
feel learning for excitement?
No, just mighty glad to be back
with the old familiar things, the
days work, the rewards of
home, companlonship, and sim
pie pleasures Hike a friendly
glass Of beer. No. .. not dull.
9be FLANK i?
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-11-01
Still Hanging

Hans, did you hear the stepladder
fall?"
eyes, Mummy"
81 hope daddy hasn't fallen"
mot yet-he is still hanging by
his breeches to the picture hook. Z"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-11-01
YOUR WEEKLY MEMORY TEST

HOtO good is your memory for facts
and faces? Here is your chance 10
find out.
I YEAR AGO THIS WEEK
In q heavily wooded area in Ger
many. u. S. troops engaged in Bit
ter battles, the outcome of s0licI
contributed strongly to the final
UictOry Ouer the Nasis. Wh0f ,oas
abe name of the forest?
10 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK
This man, nor key man of base.
ball. ran for governor of the Blue.
grass state.
20 YEARS AGO. THIS WEEK
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-11-01
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MBS News Commentators
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-11-01

ME DAILY RATION ESTABLISHED BY
The CONTINENTAL CoNopEss NoN4,
IT'S, for THE AHtplcAN SOLDIER IN THE
REVOLUTIONARY WAR. INCLUDED A
pouND or BetF Or FISH OR 81 Pound
OF PORK 4 POUND OF BREAD, o.s
OUNCES OF PEAS, I OUNCE OF RICE, A
PIHT OF MILK AND A QUART or BtEp.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-11-01

Copyrighs. 1916. United States Brewers Foundation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-03
CHARTER MEMBERS
 TO BE ENROLLED
Proposed YMCA Member ship Committee to U1der-
 take Organization

A concentrated effort will be made to obtain at least 500 charter members in the proposed Young Women's Christian Association for greater Waterbury, which will be established by June l, it was an- nounced last night by Miss Anne Mccarthy, chairman of the mem- bership committee.
 At the meeting of the committee held last night at the Community Chest office, Church street, 1t was disclosed that 100 women from va riouS sections of the country have already become member of the pro- posed Y. w. The deadline for reg istration is May 25, and the mem- bership fee $1 year.
 The progress of the membership drive will be reported at a meet ing of the Provisional committee to be held April 15.
 Representatives of the member ship committee are currently being appointed to canvass as many in- dustries, stores, offices, neighbor- hoods and communities as possible
 Women who may be interested in aiding with the membership drive are asked to send theii names, addresses Qncluding zone) and telephone numbers to Miss Anne Mccarthy. 380 West Main street. It is also suggested that Miss Mccarthy be informed of the particular industry. store, or To- cality which will be covered.
 Names of representatives will be announced as soon as the roster oi the Membership Committee is comi plete.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-03

well as ensured the regular dis tribution in certain areas, includ- ing Monaco, where civilians had been unable to get bread for four weeks following the liberation.
 Twenty-two trucks were handed over to French authorities for the transport of such foodstuffs as we were able to bring into the area, which included, besides flour, some powdered milk, macaroni, coffee and medical supplies. They alone were responsible for the distribu- tion.
 But there are things which the average Frenchman cannot figure out. While perfectly aware of the fact that 8 half-hearted attempt has been made to stop the Black Market, primarily as a sop to pulp lie indignation, he also knows that there are trucks loading cognac, champagne and wine while bags of flour are rotting in Toulon for lack of transport.
 OAAOA MAAOAGA NAOGO 11AUA1
 Even the -salaried French man is obliged to go to the Black Market once in while, when he can find the price for what he wants to buy. During my stay here I talked to cross-section of work CTS of all kinds, shop employees, stenographers, chauffeurs. All said the same thing When you are hun- gry or have to feed a family of grow ing children, 1t is impossible to manage with the official rations. even if you do give up most of your own to the youngsters. Whr 1ever we can afford to, we buy meat and butter on the Black Market. We can't do this often because prices here are even more exorbitant than in Paris We have paid as much as $12 for a pound of but
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-03
Anthracite Men In
 Final Discussions

New York, April 3.-(UP)-An- thracite operators meet today for 8 final discussion of their position be- fore opening negotiations tomorrow with United Mine Workers repre- sentatives on a new contract.
 UNIV demands, as announced March 31, will include 10 cent a ton royalty on all coal produced, uniform rates through three anthra- cite districts for laborers and skill ed craftsmen, free explosives for contract miners and free safety equipment for individual miners. Wage rates, differential pay de- mands and working condition clauses have not been discussed by the scale committee.
 The hard coal contract expires April 30, and the UNIV, led by John L. Lewis, has filed notice with the National Labor Relations Board that dispute exists. The taking of a strike vote among the indus try's 65,000 workers, is scheduled April 26.
 Conceding that the vote would show an overwhelming majority" in favor of strike, the operators have suggested that the UNIV com- mites poll the workers to avoid spending many thousands of dol lars of the taxpayers money to de- terrnine foreordained result"
 Those on the operators advisory committee were Major. William w. Inglis, president, Glen Alden Coal Co.,, chairman: R. L. Birtley, presi- dent, Hammond Coal Co.,; L. R. Close, president Lehigh Valley Coal Co.,; H. J. Connolly, president, Penn- Sylvania Coal Co.,; c. A. Garner vice-president. Jeddo- Highland Coal Co.,; George H. Jones, Wce-presi- dent, Stevens Coal Co.
 F. W. Leamy, senior vice. -presi- dent, The Hudson Coal Co.,; Louis J. Pagnotti, president, Pagnotti Coal interests; James H. Pierce, Edison Anthracite Coal Co.,; James Prem
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-03
QUIT CLAIM DEEDS
Quit Claim Deeds

Valentine J. Blacker, John F. Blacker and Mary E. Donnelly to Robert V. Hacker, land on Bea- con street.
 Joe Ogen to Antanina Padaigis. land on Chipman street.
 PaSquale Parrilo a. k. A. Pas quale Parrillo to Giulia Parrillo, land on Wolcott street.
 Mary A. Quinn to Mary A. sheridan, land on River street.
 Mortgage Deeds
 Eric J. Breau and Alice A. Breau to David F. Kelly and } Doris L. Kelly, land on Charle- voux street, $4,0OO.
 Nicholas R. DiPietro and Car mela G. DiPietro. to the Water bury Building & Loan Associa- tion, Inc. land on Wolcott street. $4,50Q.
 Otto F. Lucas and August H. Lucas to the Thomaston Savings Bank, property on Cliff street, $1O,OOO.
 Paul Longo and Anna Loneo to First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Waterbury property on Birch street, $4,5OO. Guila Parrillo. to the First Fed eral Savin &. Loan Association. 900. VI Mary A. Sheridan to The Wa terbury National Bank, Trustee. River street, $2,OOO.
 Releases of Mortgages
 Bridgeport Peoples Savings Bank to Nicholas R. DiPietrc and Carmela G. Dipietro.
 First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Waterbury and Pasquale Parrillo, a. k. a. Pas- .quale Parrillo.
 Arthur P. Hickcox to Eric J. and Alice A. Breau.
 William H.. Jones to Lucien E. Perreault.
 Morris Kosersky & Sons. Inc. to Nicholas R. DiPietro ct ux.
 Waterbury Building and Loan Association, Inc. to Anthony Como and Vincent J. Giannetti,
 The Waterbury Savings bank also released five mortgages on the properties of the following persons:
 Peter and Eva. Stephonavitcz, Kate Melnik, Valere and Albina Chouinard. Margaret Sullivan, and Antonio Galane and cEiusep- pc Coleila. s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-03
Riviera Populace Protests
 Black Market Food Diversion
By ROsErTE HARGROvE

Nice, April 3-It seems incredible that in the southern departments of the Alps-Maritimes, which embraces the Riviera with it's background of millionaires' homes and super-lux- urious hotels. literally thousands of people have been hungry for weeks. Thousands of people have had to do without butter or fats of any kind because they lacked the money to pay black market prices.
 You have only to talk to resi- dents of Marseilles, Nice, Cannes, Juan-les- Pins right on through to Mentor to realize that this is true. They will tell you that middle aged people have lost weight to the extent of 20 to 30 pounds, that old people. unable to con- tinue the struggle, are dying every day by the score. The long lists of death notices in the local newspapers speak for themselves.
 A couple of weeks ago there were simultaneous demonstra- tions in both Nice and Cannes. In Nice alone over 15,000 people gathered outside the Town Hall to protest primarily against the lack of food but also against the incompetence of Government services which they held respon- sible for the present state of af- fairs.
 SECTION FACES HARDSHIPS
 The great tragedy is that all this region is practically unpro- ductive, it's main industry being olive oil and the raising of flow CTS. It always has been dependent for its essential foods on supplies from other regions of France as well as imports from the colonies. The complete disruption of rail and road transports caused by the ne- cessities of war have resulted in more hardship in this section than in any other.
 The southern Frenchman does not blame the American army of liberation for the continuance of his hardships. He is perfectly aware of the fact that the fault lies within the countrys own gates. The Cannes edition of the Paris daily newspaper, Combat" stated in an editorial recently that: Tt is secret for no one that on the Riviera, the American authorities are beginning serious ly to wonder what uses are being made of the foodstuffs which have reached Marseilles from the United States, as evil as of the trucks supplied for their trans port"
 According to It. Col. Richard w. Copeland, head of Civil Af- fairs in Nice, the USA has gone beyond its commitments. Very shortly after the landing we brought in sufficient flour to al- low the daily ration of bread to be raised from six to 10 ounces. This stabilized the bread diet as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-03
Another POstpOnement
 Likely In Murder Case

Possibility of further postpone ment of the first degree murder trial of Domenic Coscia, who is accused of the staying of Adolph Cyr, was indicated today in superior court, where the accused made an unex- pected appearance.
 States Attorney William B. Fitz- gerald stated the case had been postponed by Judge Frank P. Me- Evoy until May 2 because of the unavailability of a particular witt ness, and asked Judge John A. Cor nell to confirm that assignment to- day.
 Defense Attorney Edward MaScolo stated there was no objection "at this time" to the assignment, but added that whetler or not the hear ing would be ready to start on that day depended on circumstances which have not yet been cleared.
 A request for further postpone ment would be based on reason Sim- giliar to the one which led to the first delay, it was indicated. A private court hearing had been conducted on the original request, and the cause of the postponement was never officially revealed.
 The jurist approved the trial date set by Judge McEvoy, it was indicated, however, that it may be subject to change.
 Coscia, who was neatly dressed in a navy blue suit, light blue shirt, and dark blue tie, sat in the pris- oners pen in the courtroom during the brief hearing. He listened to some of the other criminal cases on the docket, and then adjourned to the jury room for conference with his lawyer. He was brought
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-03
$l,7O9 IN GOLF
 FEES COLLECTED

Fees totaling $1.709 covering ATS rounds of golf and other activities were paid in at the Municipal Golf Course last week Park Supt James J. Curtin reported to the Park Board yesterday.
 Declaring that the golf course is in good condition considering the time of the season Supt. Curtin said that further improvements would be made as the season pro- gressed. All lockers at the local course have been rented.
 The superintendent also reported to the board on various repairs and replacements made at other rec reational centers throughout the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-03
18 MORE YOUTH
 NAVAL RECRUITS
Enlistments Continue to Mount in Waterbury Sec=
 tor, Records Show

Eighteen young men from this area enlisted in the Navy during the past week, Chief Charles A. Brougflam, of the local Navy Re- cruiting office, has announced.
 The men are: Fred Murphy, 49 Granger street, Leon Lawton, 1902 Baldwin street, John Wolkowski, 129 Ledgeside avenue, Lawrence Rogers, 18 Summer street, Walter Phelan, 107 Mansfield avenue, William Cum ning9lam, 1855 Buckingham street, and Jacob Reihl, 24 Vernon street.
 Also Salvatore Trigilia, 72 Griggs street, Irving Goldberg, 90 Plaza avenue, Robert Slornwitz, 63 Herk- inner street, John Cronan, 46O Farm ington avenue, Frederick Alfeter, 164 Chestnut street, Edward Schnal, 295 Wolcott street, Leonard Pietro, 352 Washington avenue, and Angelo VenezianQ, 35 Ward street.
 Thomas Egan, 94 Highland ave- nue, Watertown, and Robert Stults, South street, Litchf1eld, were also accepted for service in the Navy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-03

Because Hamilton Park road is not classified as a public highway by the city engineering department. a discharge was ordered in common pleas court today in the case of a driver who was charged with motor vehicle law violations as the result of an accident on that road.
 The unusual angle arose in the case of Rocco LeoGrande, GA, of SIS South Main street, who was fined in city court Jan. 12. The car of the accused was involved in a collision with one operated by Eileen McDon- aid.
 Prosecuting Atty. William J. Lar kin pointed out the street is listed as a road and not as a public high way by the city, and consequently LeoGrande can not be accused of violating motor vehicle law which pertains to public highways.