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The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-04-18
Almost Talked

A soldier whose main trouble was
extreme talkativeness was on escort
duty with a corporal taking an i'm
portant prisoner to headquarters.
Before starting he had been told
that on no account was he to speak.
They went in single file, the
soldier quite mute.
On arriving at headquarters, the
corporal, without looking round,
said: well, Tommy, you didn't say
word"
eyes" replied Tommy, ''but you
nearly had me when the prisoner
escaped"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-04-18

hustle and hustle and cosmopolitan
air, to New York, according to
Fratti.
Manila was in pretty good shape,
Fratti said, when they got there.
The Intromuros-or Walled City
directly across the Passic River from
the Government Buildings, where
the Japs made their final stand, was
complete SHAMELESS inside its 30
foot-thick walls. The Government
buildings themselves, ideally located
for defense purposes, were also in
ruins-in many cases the Japs had
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-04-18
Questionable!

Sam: "The psychology lecturer
said that woman is drawer than
a man"
Jim: 'What! Why woman is
afraid of mouse"
Sam: eyes, and man is afraid of
that same woman"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-04-18

to be routed out of them with flame
throwers.
The climate was pleasant on Lu-
zon, and the Roosevelt Club, largest
Red Cross overseas club, was a boon
to bored and tired CTS. Built out
of former jai alai court, the four
story club building provided every
sort of recreation and entertainment
for the men.
Even more interesting than CT re-
Elections are their reactions upon re-
turning to civilian life. And in case
anyone is left who thinks that a
few years in the Army doesn't
change a man, he'd better have
chat with Francis Fratianni You
won't find him the gay blade of his
salad days in our village. Once a
life-of- the-party-boy and one of the
towns most celebrated jitterbugs,
ex-sergeant Fratianni is now man
with purpose--and plenty of ideas.
To the tiresome but indispensable
query "How is it to be back?" Fratti
had this to say:
ITS strange very strange. It
seems to me that a lot of people
stopped waving that flag on VI day
and plenty of service men are getting
a rough deal The wounded in par
ticular They're not getting enough
consideration. They're bound to feel
self-conscious and to develop in
feriority completes. People should
not forget that, and they should
knock themselves out to do the right
thing at the right time.
Anyone who has any complaints
about things here should take a
trip" he went on, land get out
where the rest of us have been.
Where you can't go in a drugstore
and get anything you want-or for
that matter anything. Where you
can't go into a market and buy the
food you need because there isn't
any food, or any clothing for the
same reason.
with all the good things we
have" concluded Fratianni with en-
phasis, 1--WE should never be dissat-
isfed with anything-and we should
be proud to share with the rest of
world"
Married shortly after he went in
service, to the attractive Miss Betty
Vaughn, Fratianni, like many an
other veteran, is undecided about his
immediate future. He has a plan,
and good one, for about five years
from now. In the interim he's going
to be little choosey.
'I'm not" he said definitely, ''go-
ing back to the insurance business
and I'm not going to work for some
body else for little or nothing. I
want to build a home and work to-
WdIo IIldI DuSlllSSS i've years 1IClll
now. So the best thing to do is to
60 into business for myself. Let
you know laterw
A responsible non-com, who was
consulted on every promotion, in his
company, who admires General Mac
Arthur as a soldier and tactician Ga
unique attitude among GI's) and
who laughed at the 'War with Rus
STA Tomorrow" hysteria that broke
out on shipboard en- route home,
Fratianni is a good example of the
new, thinking veteran.
There is still an echo from the
past, however, that will rise to haunt
him. 1t was the time Tom Cassel,
en- route to Lincoln Air Base, said
| to Fratti, GLOW will / find you, boy,
if I can get over to Riley?"
Gust ask the first doughfoot you
see," beloved Francis, Where's
the toughest, toughest first sergeant
on the post?'--and they'll say FRA
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-04-18
Finding His Limit

A freshman at Harvard applied at
the deans office of the university for
information relative to his fathers
college career.
II should like very much to see
my fathers record. He was in the
class of 49," announced the new
student.
Il shall be glad to look up the
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-04-18

record" replied the dean. "Have
you any special reason for consult
ing it,"
"Well," answered the youth, dad
has warned me again not to disgrace
him, and wish to see just how far
l can CO."
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-04-18
Now It's "Ducks"

Sambo: 'Yassuh, when times
waren't so good, dey sed everything
done go to de dawgs. But now, pears
to me de ducks gets everything"
Rastus: 0What youall mean, de
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-04-18
Good Measure

OOOA NAOeoAAC
Hubby-"How do you get along
with the butcher, darling?"
WHEY - ooh, he is such gener-
Gus man, dear. Everytime 1 order
two-pound joint he sends one
weighing three"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-04-18

ducks'?"
Sambo: "When All sells ma cot
ton, dey deducts something for ship
ping it, for handlin't it and den for
sendin' de money back. De ducks
gets everythingw
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-04-18
A Matter of DISTANCE

CT Tin car with girl by his
side): Officer, where does that dark
road over there lead to-"
Officer: Marriage if you go far
enough"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-04-18
Important Position

Jimmy: 'I've got a swell position
on the team. Pm chief of the air
force"
Johnny: what do you do?"
Jimmy: II blow up all the basket
balls!"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-04-18
Funny Stuff?


Blonde: I'D like to try on that
dress in the window"
Clerk: WED rather you'd use the
dressing room"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-04-18
A Good AgitatOr

Patient - What l need is some
thing to stir me up-something to
get me riled up. Did you put any
thing like that in this prescription?
Doctor - Well, you'll find that in
the bill.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-04-18
Suspicious Aroused

Husband - Tonight I'm going out
to the suburbs to see a model home.
Wife - Listen, big boy; if there's
a model to see home, you let some
other fellow do it.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-04-18
We Wonder, Too!

Lady lat telegraph of1ce)-'Well,
if you're so smart you can send
flowers and money by telegraph.
young man, 1 can't see why you
can't telegraph an umbrella"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-04-18

Deserve success, and you shall
command it.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-04-18
His Little Helpers

Joel hear your father is a sue
cessful poultryman? DE-
Jim-Yes.
Joe - Does he hatch his own
chicks?
Jim - No. He uses an incubator
for that.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-04-18
CPS Should Sit On All Court Martials
Says Local Veteran Recently Discharged

First Sergeant Francis Fraanni Also Gives High Praise To
Officers In His Out-Critzes Compacency AT Home Since
Day-Urges More Consideration For Wounded Veterans
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1946-04-18

I shall be glad to look up the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-11

Out of the Woods "Connecticut Woodlands" has arrived at desk and being fond of the woods though can't them, for the trees want to tell you it's quite informative brochure. And also marks the 50th anniversary number the first put out by Rev. Horace Winslow, about whom Walter o. Fley writes in of the leading articles Fifty Years of Servce The little magazine published by The Connecticut Forest and Park Association Since its organization in December 1895 great strides have been made in preserving nat ural woodlands and developing them for the enjoyment of the that started forth to explore when the auto mobile into In the horse and carriage days the woodlands were enjoyed by more crcumscribed group Now they developed into state parks and bird and preserves and the picnic bench and open fire place common sights among the birches ems and fir trees Many splendid articles contained in the bro chure about the future of Connecticut forestry Connec cut tras Forestry and Wldfe Forestry and the Farm CT and other pleasant topics of woodsy nature We found Edgar L. Hermance forestry creed of special interest pass 1I believe in the future of wood for build ing and material for industry. 2-I believe in Connectcuts hardwood forests investment SI believe in management for continuous yield profitable to the owner than quick liquidation Al be- lieve in system of private enterprise and that good forestry practice does not.requre subsidy 5 believe in cooperation of timber for the marketing of for est products to give them wider outlets and better gaining power 6I believe in the control of cutting tce by marketing cooperation through the contracts it is able to secure effective than legis htion.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-11
Wau&LetA -- by BILL HARRINGTON --

Baltimore, Md, May Il - The Preakness, one of the nations ma jor horse-racing events, will be covered exclusively by WTIC-NBC today, at the Pimlico Race Track here, 5:45 to SIS P. M., EDT.
 The networks leading sports commentators will cover the Freak ness. Clem Mccarthy, turf expert; Bill Stern, director of sports, and Bob Stanton will describe the event from the paddock, the grandstand and the winners circle. In addition, special "Preakness Preview" will be presented direct from the Pim- lico jockeys quarters May II, 2:45 P. M., EDT., with Stern and Mc- Carthy interviewing jockeys, train- CTS, owners and track officials.
 Exeter Night" will be observed tonight when the Boston Pops Or- chestra presents another in its series of broadcasts over WATR- ABC from 9:30 to 1O:30 P. M.
 Dr. Lewis Perry, headmaster of Exeter, will bring his final greet ings to alumni of the school throughout the country. Dr. Perry is retiring after 33 years associa- tion with the school. He will be the guest of graduates and friends at the concert and will speak briefly during the broadcast.
 The program will include an overture selected by the votes of listeners since the opening program last Saturday night. Arthur Fiedler,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-11

Around Town. The pansies and tulips planted on the Green are coming along nicely and another fleet ot .. Sweet music emanates from the open door of the Church of the Immaculate Conception chors represent ing parochal and grammar school children sing Marys Day Mass. Towering shrubs in Fulton Park attract the passerby acs towering almond and qunce and others in profuson Checked ginghams, paysuts, huaraches striped bouses doesn gloves patent leather bags and foolish hats spell the Summer note; and silver bracelets fancy fgurnes clocks sverware and all sorts of pretes hold their in shop window that features basebas and bats fishing tackle and clohespns next door. Rev. J. Oliver Cronan calls cherry hello he passes along. Father Cronan, by the way, leaves Roses m Meden The crowd povrns ou of Wby the other night the majority children after curfew the audience and orchestra of the Junior Smp
 ony which presented it's first Thursday night Baby carriages plentiful in the streets these nice May days. There goes with smiling baby quite delighted with the traffic and the crowds. Goodbye, now!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-11

Judy takes cIerking job to pay for her new dress and gets into so many difficulties that Father finds her job more expensive to him than supporting her, on the Tuesday, May IA, Date With Judy" show over NEG at 8s30 P. M. Louise Erickson, pictured here, stars as "Judy."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-11

conductor, also will present works of Wagner, Moszkowski, Waldteufel and Elgar.
 About 50 years ago, John Hen- dirk, a resident of Oak Ridge, Tenn, the town which later be- came world famous as the home of the atomic bomb, foretold the coming of the railroad, the site Of new post office and "an invention that would win great war between nations" g new song based on his prophecy, John Hendrix's Vision" will be given it's first performance on the air on the Grand Ole Opry," when Wally Fowler, com- poser of the song, and his Oak Ridge Quartet, sing 1t in the broad cast tonight, at 1O:30 P. M., over Station WTIC. Red Foley, singing star of the "Opry," will be heard in three selections, the shout tune, John Henry; the ballad, My Poor Little Heart Is Broken" and the hymn, "Life's Railway to Heaven" The Old Hickory Singers serenade Sweet Adeline," and Whitey Ford, the Duke of Paducah, presents his views on current events. Mack McGarr's mandolin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-11

'cBlondie" and 'DagwOOd' are coming to New York. Penny Sim gletOn (shOwn here) and Arthur Lake, who cO-star in the Sunday CBS 'BlOndie" program, will ar- rive from Hollywood to broadcast their comedy drama on Sunday, May 12, from New York. Purpose of their visit is to turn on the spectacular new animated sign, two-thirds of a block long, adver- Using their sponsors product in New YOrk's Time Square.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-11

solo is Sweet Jennie Lee" Minnie Pearl, the Grinders Switch Cos sip, brings in the latest hilarities from her crossroads community, and the program closes with the square dance, Soldiers Joy"
 After receiving an honorary de- gree of Doctor of Laws from Ford ham University, President Tru- man will make an address which will be broadcast over WOR-Mutu- al today from 5 to 5:15 P. M.
 This new time period replaces the previously announced broadcast from 1O:30 to 1O:45 P. M. on the same date, when the President was scheduled to. address the Fordham University Centenary Dinner at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
 "The Case of the Cautious Crooks" who worked out every de- tail of Los Angeles biggest robbery, looked unbreakable until the 1ab- oratory equipment of the FBI rln- covered a clue which the criminals were sure they had erased. The Gang Busters program, which will dramatize the case over WATR- ABC tonight at 9 P. M., will re- enact the actions of the FBI in keeping two dangerous criminals under surveillance until the gov- ernment agents were able to spring trap which brought the pair into custody.
 Blondie and Dagwood travel from Hollywood to New York to blow bubbles across Broadway and to air their comedy show from Manhat- tan, Sunday, May 12, at 7:30 P. M. over Station WABC. It will be the first time in it's seven years on the air that Blonde" has originated elsewhere than in Hollywood. Prim- ary reason for the trip to New York is for Penny Blonde" Singleton and Arthur "Dagwood" Lake to press the button putting into action their sponsors new Super-Sign which will blow giant, colored bub- bles across Times Square. The sign two-thirds of block long, will pro- duce the bubbles, eight to ten inches in diameter and vari-color- ed. at the rate of 5000 per minute
 "Rheumatic Fever" 8 disease about whose cause and cure little is known, will be the subject of the drama on Exploring the Un- known" in its broadcast over Sta tion WOR, Sunday, May 12,. at F. M. The stiry is told in terms of 8 small town doctors efforts to learn more about the disease, in order to help young patient who is afflicted with it. Sherman H. Dryer is the producer; music, com posed by Arden Cornwall, is con- ducted by Don Bryan.
 "The Great Gildersleeve" meets his rival for Leila's affections, with humorous results, in the comedy broadcast Sunday, May 12, at 6:3O P. M, over Station WTIC. The competitor is Mark Wade, news paperman, and his methods of cop ing with Gildy's opposition prove the power of the press. Harold Peary stars as "The Great Glider sleeve"
 Star Theater: Starring James Melton, tenor; Virginia Haskins, guest soprano; Ed Wynn; Lyn Mur- ray Singers and David Broekman's Orchestra. Sunday, May 12, CBS, 9:3O P. M. They Say It's Wonder ful, (MeltoJss; You Are Free (Mel- ton and Haskins diiet); Comic Nar- ration: Louise" (Wynn); Mother
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-11

Egypt has announced it will soon have cheaper and winter bread.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-11

to Agnes Moorehead following her appearance in 'The Amazing Mrs. Danbury" this week, and each said, I'm from your home town" !" Though not technically correct in the nome town" designation, they were from communities in which Agnes has lived. She was born in Boston, Mass; went to school in Muskingun1, Ohio, where she also owns a large farm; received her masters degree at the University of Wisconsin, and taught high school at Soldiers Grove, Wis. Now she lives in Cheviot Hills near Holly wood, Calif., close to her movie work at M-G-M and her radio ap- pearances on ''The Amazing Mrs. Danbury", over CBS.
 Although Louise Erickson, title star of NBC's Date With Judy" isn't going to New York until Oc- tober, her To-day trip is already planned to the last detail. She has reservations made for the plane trip, 8 room at the Sherry Neither lands Hotel and ticket requests al- ready in for dozen hit shows. Her meals are charted to be taken at various famous restaurants in the big town; shopping tour Is also to be sandwiched in. If all goes well, radios Judy" thinks it'll be Q va- cation worth remembering.
 Harry W. Flannery, CBS news analyst, will act as moderator of a panel discussion on significant news developments at the Theta Sigma Phi 1946 Matrix Table dinner in Los Angeles May S1 following his afternoon radio commentary.
 Meredith Wilson, Burns and Al- len Show maestro who turns out
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-11

of Mine Nelton); Prisoner of Love, CHaslEins); Ole Man River, (Melton).
 Tunes to appeal to the wide range of his listeners will be supplied by Sammy Kaye when Sammy Kaye's Sunday Serenade is heard over WATR-ABC, Sunday, May 12, ct 1:0O P. M, EDT., Mary Marlow will sing Strange Love-" Don Cor nell will offer Full Moon and Empty Arms" and Betty Barclay and Billy williams have elected If I Loved You" and ''In The Moon Mist" respectively, as their contri- buttons. Sammy's poem will be Tribute" by George Gingell, and the Kaye men will polish of the show with a medley composed of Say It Isn't So," and 'The Fool ish Things" .
 Stairway to the Stars, the pop ular program which gives today's great young talent a chance to prove they belong among the fav- orites of tomorrow will present Jack Leonard and Al Trace and his Silly Symphonists, on Sunday, May 18th WATR-ABC, 6:00-6:30 P. M.
 Nick Kenny, radio editor of the New York Daily Mirror, also will appear on the Stairway to the Stars" to introduce Jack Leonard who Kenny feels will become Q celebrated singing star.
 Al Trace and his Silly Symphon- ists, whose musical antics are the talk of the show world will offer several unique arrangements of melodies ranging from Bach to Boogie-Woogie.
 Paul Whiteman and Martha Til- ton, the Stairway to the Stars"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-11

hit tunes and symphonies on the side, has another song on wax. It's 'The Same Little Chapel" record- ed this week by. Jimmy Dorsey's band for Decca.
 Tn 'The Case Of The Double Cross" to be heard over WATR- ABC tonight at P. M., detective Dick Tracy writes flnis to the career of racketeer Ice" Picks, who double crossed his pal, Knuchles Downey, and Knuckles' girl friend, Ruby Lipps, killing them both.
 Murdered Broadway producer Grant Beacon's partner goes on trial for his life in .'The State vs Arthur Randall" the Famous Jury Trials drama to be heard tonight at 8:30 P. M., over WATR-ABC. Bea- con was murdered after he had de- cided to cheat playwright Michael Grierley in, an underhanded scheme. After Randall told Grierley about Beacon's plan, Beacon was found dead in his office. Randall is accused and tried, but desperate measure taken by his defense at- torney brought the true murderer out in the open.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-11
Serious Deorth In Foods Seen

New York, May 11-(UP)-Ser- ious food shortages lie ahead as the coal strike magnifies the danger of an insufficient supply of metal cans for preservation of this summers perishable food crops, D. w. Figgis, president, American Can Company, warned today.
 Metal inventories in can manu- facturing plants are dangerously low now, because of strikes in the steel mills, power dim-outs and re- duced shipping facilities, Figgis pointed out.
 The daily loss in can production could not be offset even by full capacity production. in the industry every day between now and the summer harvest" he added.
 Egypt has announced it will soon e N af
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-11

From Our City Beautiful Expert-Attention is called to the taken by the New York police to stop the spread of litter in the hope that may get the notice of thoughtless individuals who harm in casting waste paper and wrappngs about particularly in the parks and along the roadsde which they and others visit for recreation In such place beach resort, would not be difficult to enforce rules against spread ing litter. However, is not so easy to do along the country highways where picnickers stop and lessly leave blot the landscape indicating ndiffer to the laws prevailing everywhere and to the plea which other people get out of the tdiness of the countryside. Now that the outdoor is here campaign should be naugurated that the practice generally followed, wherever crowds assemble of leav ing refuse behind is stopped.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-11

FOR MOTHERS DAY Mother was different,
 Sweet and kind, Forgave us our trespas6eS Time out of mind. Mother cared for US,
 Taught us to pray, We return the prayer
 On Mothers Day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-05-11

Virginia HasIxins, lovely young cOloratura soprano, made such hit in two guest appearances on James MeltOn's "Star Theater" program that, on May 12, she's being brought back for 3 third time. Miss Haslxins will sing as 8 solo, Prisoner of Love-" and in duet with Tenor Star Melton, "You Are Free," over CBS at 9:SO P, M.