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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-29
The Doctor SayS....
 Rv VIM A. 0'RRIEN. M. ID.
Written for NEA Service
By VIM. A. O'BRIEN, M. D

Hardening of the small bones in the ear (otosclerosis) results in a form of hearing loss. The condition may be improved by making new opening in the ear (fenestration operation) through which sound can enter.
 Fenestration operation was de- veloped by Dr. J. Lempert of New York City, and it is now performed by many ear surgeons throughout the country. It has restored the hearing function to many who be- leved they could never hear again. The cause of otoScleroSiS is not known, but approximately one per- son in every 10 suffering from loss of hearing is afflicted with it. Most patients with otosclerosis enjoy good health and are physically and men, tally sound except for the deafness. Administration of hormones and vitamins has not helped otoclerosis patients.
 SHAPES STIFFENS
 The ears of an otoSclerotic pa- tient show new bone formation in the small bones of the ear which results in stiffness of the footplate of the stapes (the stapes is the small bone whose shape resembles
 the stirrup of saddle). Patients with poor hearing should
 not plan on having a fenestration operation done until they are cer- tain they have otosclerosis. A com petent ear specialists should be con- suited for examination and opinion
 as to whether the operation is ad- visable.
 The purpose of feneStration op- eration is to permit sound waves to reach the ear directly. Trouble may develop following the operation because of the tendency for the opening to close over, but recent de- velopment in technique have helped
 to overcome this problem. Ostosclerotic patients who obtain
 a good operative result usually hear
 better than they did with a hear ing-aid. Operative failures may re-
 suit, however, in a hearing difficulty
 which can be worse than the orig inal trouble.
 OPERATIVE NO CURE The fenestration operation does
 not cure otosclerosis, and further
 research is needed to solve it's cause and prevention. But the fenestra- tion operation is an outstanding
 contribution to the relief of hearing loss to otosclerosiS.
 Patients with otosclerosis who
 cannot be benefited by operation
 should learn to lip-read and to wear
 a good hearing-aid
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-29
THE LADY IS IRATE'
(Hartford Courant)

Mrs. Edna A. Hutchins of Cor inna, Maine, may be only one of the thousands of obscure but self sacrificing persons preparing school lunches for undernourished children in our public schools, but she is "so damn mad that I must let off little steam" Accordingly she wrote to Senator Brewster of Maine. On the menu Mrs. Hutchins pre- pares we would expect to find some Of those famous Main potatoes. She says they cost her $3 a hundred weight. But in neighboring town, Mrs. Hutchcins heard, farmer had heaped up pile of 5000 bushels in an open field to freeze, so that he might be paid for them by the Government.
 That was the cause of her boiling over. She charges that the farmer is participating in the Governments $ program to hold 67,O00,OOO bushels of potatoes from the market, be- cause the yield this year is particu- larly good. She would like few bushels of thetubers destined to be frozen for her school lunch program - which, incidentally, is financed in substantial part by the same Government that is buying the surplus potatoes Put another way, the Government is supporting the price of potatoes, so that it now pays $3 hundred pounds for them Perhaps the Government will make some other use of its pota- toes than consigning them to Jack Frost. Senator Brewster, to whom the perturbed lady appealed. has for many weeks been urging the Department of Agriculture to de- |hydrate the potatoes and let UNRRA ship them to Europe to feed the hungry there. It is sensible sug- gestion, but either through un- willingness or because of the red tape involved, the Department has not shown any interest. Perhaps he and all the rest of us should get "so damned mad" that we too let off a little steam on this question
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-29
Girl Scout Week

Girl Scout Week as of 1946 finds the million more members embarkng the second year twoyear post war active citizenship program designed to make better citizens to build better world
 Girl Scouts everywhere, including community, are becoming and indispensable in national and international life Under the direction and supervision of trained leaders they learn within their troops to be useful and active citizens able make decisions to respect the rights others to participate in group planning by keeping abreast of current changes and trends and by offering their sls and services whenever and wherever needed
 Girl Scouting, the largest organization of it's kind for girls in the world about ry-ve years old and the days of this week aside to demonstrate the activities of the organization. The program of each day is fulfill ment of the Girl Scout idea of useful service
 Girl Scouting, the ground of understanding to all girls regardless of nationality creed over
 million girls suitable proportion of them in this city where increased membership is encouraged order to carry the prescribed program
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-29
Views of the, Press
would mean an outlay of $s,ooo, ,ooo

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 One important aspect of the dis cussion is how the State is to raise that money. A State income tax and sales taxes of various kinds are be- ing proposed.
 The question of how the funds shall be raised is not part of the constitutional amendment and the latter may be approved despite lack of clear public understanding as to the source of the $8,O0O,0O0. That is one way to get popular approval keep the more painful aspects un- der cover.
 It is possible that the Legislature might not enact the fiscal legiS- lation in which event the constitu- tional amendment, if approved by the voters, might remain inopera- tive.
 Another angle to the Nebraska debate is familiar in Connecticut fear on the part of local communi- ties that State aid would go hand in hand with State control of the schools. It almost certainly would But there can be no great object ion to that. The State, in any case sets up the educational standards
 It might prove beneficial policy to havesthe State shoulder a large part or even all of the cost of main- taining the schools and then be in a position to equalize educational opportunities for all the children in the State.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-29
COP Duplicity

WASHINGTON Oct 29-A mystery to anyone who travels about the country observing the Congres sional campaigns is why the Democrats failed to dramatze she basic foreign policy issue of continued effective international cooperation.
 On the other hand, many Republication g tip off from National Chairman Carroll Reece-have dis torted phase of foreign policy into what has become perhaps the single most importan: issue in the cleo ton, because it is an emotional one.
 The strategy is to bring up Russia as fearsome prospect delicatey of course and to from there to stress Communism and then to charge the Dem ocratc Party with fostering 1t here MT. Reece called the tune weeks back, and all the country the visiting political reporter finds its echo It is skllfl and clever and it works with many people, especially with times good. and money in the pocket
 This emotional appeal to fear and prejdice, along with OPA, strikes, and the obvious confusion with which the Truman administration has operated in the domestic field in recent months has tended to obscure basic, long time forein policy issue that relates directly to Congress And it is Congress that is being voted for Nov 5.
 This can be explained by pointing back to the fight in Congress, some months ago now, over meas ures to back up and make real our pledge of nterna tonal cooperation Perhaps the outstanding achieve meht of the Truman administration thus far was the success in putting through those measures. For it was not easy job those who watched 1t first hand can testify
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-29
Every Man a Boss

WASHINGTON, Oct 29-(NEA)-Last Summer big Eastern advertizng agency put out full-page piece of copy in the slick-paper magazines, to the effect that everybody shSd feel sorry for the boss Most bosses the argument began at the bottom simple workingmen.
 The president of this big steel company began at $8 week The head of that auto company started out as an office boy But by dt of honest endeavor and application of his noodle he rose to the top where he now had responsibilities and troubles for which he got no overtime pay-just lot of free kicking around by and all.
 What all this suggests is not the usual Horatio Alger line that in this golden land of opportunity anyone rise to the noble responsibilities of boss ism. To reduce it to complete absurdity what this suggests is that there should be union of bosses
 It could have some dandy demands It could recruit members on the slogan Every Man Boss"
 It could seek two bathrooms for every office the one-hour week. 52 weeks vacation year-at double time, of course
 By way of social security it could seek free edu- cation for all bosses up to age 30 retirement at full pay at age 3l, with added od-age benefits at 62.
 If these conditions not met, the bosses could go on strike and shut down the country good until everybody got back to his senses and fresh start
 This isn't any crazier than some of the things that are actually coming up in labor negotiations now.
 A labor union in Washington presenting its de- mands for new contract recently came in with proposal for double-time pay during vacations.
 The way they had it figured out was that when man got vacation, he usually went away from home. He had to pay travelling expenses rent resort room or cottage pay for meals in high-priced hotel or restaurant, buy his wife and himself lot of new
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-29
FATHER KNICKERBOCKER,
 HOST
(NeW York Sun)


 In welcoming the United Nations to Flushing Meadow Park with a brochure describing its possibii- ties as 8 permanent home for that organization, city officials displayed a good sense of timing. There is not great deal about the park to- day to remind the delegates who will assemble there for the General Assembly sessions that it once was the site of many large buildings in a setting which evoked admiration from millions of visitors. The book let which the city has prepared for them points to the possibilities of erecting an adequate and attractive home at most accessible spot with out having to diSplace native resi- dents. The $50 acres which the city is prepared to turn over is a small CT tract than the site committee of U. N. has sought, but, with fore sight in development, it should serve the international organization ade- quately for long time to come. Father Knickerbecker, as host, is making it clear that if U. N. should decide to be the man who came to dinner he will not be in the least put out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-29
by Peter Edso,,

clothes and spend other important money for inc- dentals. Meanwhile, his rent or the payment his house and taxes went merrily on.
 Since this added up higher expenses all the way round the worker ought to have more money in or der to breale even on hs vacation.
 In the light of this the idea of bosses union makes complete sense. The only trouble with it is that everybody can't be boss.
 Or can't he? He can be better than boss. The way things going now, there just isn't any in- centive to be boss.
 William Green and the American Federation of Labor convention just closed in Chicago went on ord favoring the six-hour day. the 30-hour week.
 Think of itl Start at 9, take half-ho,r-oh, what the heck, take hour-for lunch, and be through at 4, just the kiddes being let out of school.
 Childrens hours for grown-ups. That's the stuff Communism can't make any headway in the United States long as working people have better working conditions than the capitalist bosses
 A good start on this Every Man Better Than Boss" movement has already been made. The fore visory employees in the coal mines organizing Ship captains and engine-room officers are orRan- ized, and, boy, when they strike the place stays struck
 Airline pilots striking for $14000 year. Whats the use of being mere boss when you can haul it in like that?
 These are some of the things to keep in mind as the country goes into its second round of negotiations for higher wages There are going to be some de- that have been mentioned here They deserve only to be laughed out of the negotiating rooms so that the serious demands which make sense can be given the consideration they deserve.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-29
Has the Band Music Stopped?

Not long ago very human guy whose bad luck was capable of stirring sympathies had fought through the wet soggy mud and of France and Ger to break through the vicious nehog of the Nazi Array We admired him and cheered him and then when something happened to him found our common sympa- thies responding
 Today he is among the more than 100000 former sol- ders sailors and marines Veterans Administration hos ptasand he (and many of them is having rough going with his morale. When first he home with many of his present comrades total strangers moved to write to him from the home town and send thoughtful gifts. He was something special and that carried him through the high spots of the rough going.
 Today he lucky he has received letter in weeks The he did receive he knows by heart He feels he lost his place In the shue for higher wages the worry about prs and the wonder about the automobile market He can't hear the band music any longer
 Can you?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-29
by Th0m1as Stokes

While the United Nations was ratified easily due to the excellent spade-work of President Roose- welt and Secretary of State Hull in enlisting Repub- hcan help, some of the others were won only after hard battles, with stiff Republican opposition This does not always show much in the final votes as in various attempts beforehand to cripple one CT other of these projects with which only those who covered proceedings closely familiar.
 These are all matters of record for the Congres- sional campaign It well to remember those up for reelection who fought them mostly Republicans but some few Democrats. For international co-operation is continuing business. Similar and related matters must come before the next and succeeding Congresses as President Truman indicated in his address to the United Nations Assembly. We would be set back or could lose much of what already has been accom- pished in the next few years if there is not real and sincere continued cooperation in Congress.
 Yet this issue virtually has been lost in the cam- paign It is something in which veterans are keenly interested as well as the rest of us One could im- agine that if Franklin D. Roosevelt had. lived he would nave made this the predominant issue, raising 1t to the level it deserves
 The silence was self-imposed by a sort of gentle mems agreement among Democrats and Republicans oi the cooperation represented for example by thu partnershp of Republican Senator Vandenberg and Secretary Of State Byrnes at International confer enceS.
 Republicans give lip service to this cooperation loudly procla1ming their support of the denberg policy as they call it, and then go a step further to accuse the administration of wanting to appease Russia, for which they find the Wallace in cident handy. From then they go into their spiel about how the Truman administration is rddled with Communism.
 fR A skxanra hatsir1aaa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-29
STATE AID FOR SCHOOLS
(Hartford Times)

AS in Connecticut, cities and towns in Nebraska are finding it difficult to finance their schools adequately out of real estate reve- nues. AS in our state the people of the Corn Husker State consider that the local taxes on real estate are becoming too heavy to be fur ther increased for revenues to f. nance the rising cost of education
 Nebraska is going to do some thing about it. The citizens are go-
 ing to vote on a constitutional amendment in November whereby the State would aid all schools to the extent of $40 per pupil. This
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-29
Small Favors

James Caesar Petro is demanding pay increases of 275 percent for those of his boys who make electrical transcrp tons. Let give thanks that Mr. Petrlo the star the counrys musicians instead of its meat packers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-29
Oct, 26. 1a46.

Oct, 26, 1946. Editor of The Democrat:
 As loyal reader of your paper for many years, I am writing this letter to compliment you on many improvements within the past few months. The news is fairly and accurately given us, and in such a way that we can read it quickly. Another convenience is noting on the front page where additional suburban news may be foundn. As a resident of Waterbury for many years I subscribed to The Democrat, and have been getting it in Naugatuck for tn epast year. Good luck to you in your efforts to give everyone an "even break" on the news.
 Sincerely yours,
 MRS. ANNA ALEXINSKI,
 26 Prospect Street,
 Union City. Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-29
A Thought for Today

But the Lord Samuel not his counenance, or have refused him: for seeth ookeh the outward appearance the heartI Samuel f6
 
 Things are they the first ceyes many what has been care hidden in the of the m1nd-Phaedrus
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-29
In Today's Mail
DEMOCRAT LEADERS MORE HUMANE SAYS WRITER
Oct. g, 1946. Greenwich, Conn.
To the Editor:

Oct. g, 1946.
 Greenwich, Conn. To the Editor:
 The proposed law to prevent the exploitation of the labor of children in industrialized agriculture, such as the big tobacco farms, was passed last year by our State Senate where the Democrats had a majority, un- der the humane leadership of our Lieutenant Governor, Wilbert Snow. When the bill reached the Lower House where the Republicans dom- mate, it was defeated. Consequently the exploitation of our future citi- zens in this field still continues. The fate of this bill illustrates the differing social attitudes of the Democrats, who put the welfare of the children first, and the Repub- licans who put first profits from the exploitation of child labor.
 EILEEN O'CONNOR LEWIS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-29

There was first, the United Nations, and later the international bank and monetary fund to help rehabilitate Europe and Asia; the extension of our reciprocal tariff program to revive and promote trade
 the British loan; the international food and agricul ture organization; appropriations for U.NRRA provision for contingent Of military forces for the international police force
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-10-29

This column has already exposed part of Sena- tor BilbOs little of securing contributions andor gifts" from Mississippi war contractors However, there is more to come. Here is another chapter
 Previously it was revealed that Senator Bilbo re-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-09-24

Empire want Aos nrmg fesults'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-09-24
FiREMEN'S SHOW 10 BE AT CAPITOL
 FOR TWO NIGHTS

Tie Firemen's benefit show op- ems at the Capitol tomorrow night for a two night showing.
 The feature is RKO's spectacular musical extravaganza - George Whites Scandals starring Joan Davis and Jack Haley and featur- ing Gene Krupa and his band.
 Miss Davis and Haley have the roles of comedy stars whose mar riage has been baked by the op- position of Haley's spinster sister.
 The other romance involves Phillip Terry as a dance director, and Martha Holiday, a young dancer whose mother, a former Scandals queen, married into the British peerage.
 The comedy reaches a giddy pitch before these fractured romances are mended and love comes into it's own. Brilliant ensembles, catchy music, and gorgeous settings fea- ture this production by George White for RKO Radio.
 The proceeds of this show given by the Bremen goes to the Mem orial Library fund.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-09-24
DEANNA DURBIN SHOWING LAST
 TIMES, CAPITOL

Deanna Durbin has a gay com edy and singing role in her new picture, Universals Because of Him" showing for the last times at the Capitol tonight
 She portrays waitress with as pirationS to become a stage actress. Charles Laughton, as famed foot light ham, and Franchot Tone, as a playwright, are Miss Durbins CO., stars. The supporting cast in- cludes Stanley Ridges, Donald Meek and Helen Frederick.
 Seventy thousand night spots in the U. s. - $60O,000,O 900 yearly take! These startling figures are from the latest March of Time Night Club Boom" which is the added attraction.
 Featuring the latest and hottest compositions of bandsmen Jimmy Dorsey-the the young sets 400 CluE-and the inimitable Eddie Condon at his own nightery, Night Club Boom" is an exciting story of New York night life.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-09-24
Here
 Going South

CPR Steamer Princess Louise, Capt. P A, Hole, arrived here from Skagway at ' o'clock this morning and left for the south at 8:3C o'clock.
 The following passengers disem- Earked at Juneau: M Tassell M. Nickel, Tony Marin, Sante Degan, Miss T Tassell MT and Mrs. J, Chown, Joan Chown MT and Mrs. c. Wise Carol Baine, S. T. zuni, R. B, Lathrop, Helen Jordan Miss Garnick, MT. Fulgencio, Mrs. w E. Feero, Larry Lindstrom, R, Bellotto, MT and Mrs Heneveld L. Ham, mond, J. Hammond and A Manson
 Southbound aboard the Louise were the following passengers from Juneau: Miss D. Hill, R. Buckncr J. Kennedy, Mrs. D. F. Mcdonald Mrs. J. Johnson. Jenne Johnson Margaret Pierce Mrs. R. Hill, Mrs J. P Williams. Mrs. T. Walthour, Mrs. c. Schmidt, Don Schmidt, Kenny Schmidt.
 MT. and Mrs. G. F. Williams, MT and Mrs. Balog, Don Williams, Mark Matthias, Albert Minard, Rus sell Collar Donald Scott, Mrs. J. Mack, Marlene Mack, Lila Mack, Robert Mack, Mrs D. Wagner, MT. and Mrs. D. Dull, Raymond Bond, C. Wischover, K Doren, Ester Will son, G. J. Johnson.
 Mrs. R. s. Green, Miss c. Nit chell MT. and Mrs. J A. L, Mol Ter, Miss w. Whetmore, MT. and Mrs. Warrick, H. Hallett, Mrs D. Crouch, Ann Tobuk, James Fish
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-09-24
JUNEAU ELkS ARE SPONSORING NEW
 SEA SCOUT SHIP

The Juneau Elks have become sponsors of Juneau's first Sea Scout Ship to be formed under local council organization. Membership in the Ship is open to young men 15, Is and IF years or age. It is helpful to the fellows to have been Boy Scouts, but it is not necessary to have ever been enrolled in the Boy Scout movement to be eligible to join All fellows joining the Ship will meet Friday evening, 7:30 in the Scout Office, Room BOP, GoldStein Building
 The unit will be assigned 38- foot Coast Guard Harbor Picket Boat, 225 hp. All fellows joining will be ranked as Apprentice Sea men and will advance in rank ac- cording to their ability to master the requirements for Ordinary, Able and then to the Poop Deck as QuartermaSterS and Mates. It is impossible to secure Sea Scout blues the the present time. Sea Scout Ships at Petersburg and Ketchi- kan have done an excellent job of securing Navy blues from former seamen and having them made to fit. Appropriate Scout insigna can be secured
 Ellis c. Reynolds, Exalted Ruler of the Juneau Elks, named Cash Cole chairman and the following men members of the committee : c. L. Wingerson, Gene Vuille, and Robert Boochever The committee met Saturday afternoon at the Scout Office MT Hary Sperling, Council Senior Scout Advisory Committee Chairman, met With the group and discussed the long range plans for the Sea Scouts.