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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
Waterbury Men Prominent
 In State Labor Contention

Hartford, Sept. 6-Arrival of addi. tional Waterbury delegates and wis. itors was expected today as the 6iSl convention of the Connecticut Ted- eration of Labor entered It's final two days. Today's program is high lighted by the annual convention banquet.
 Stress on the need for political ac- tion by the A.F.t. has been eTn- phasized throughout the convention. In floor discussion and in resolu- tions, delegate after delegate has de- clared that the Federation must take more active role in politics.
 John J. Murphy, regional director for the A.F.L. in New England, is a firm believer in a more aggressive public relations program for the A.F.L. During the convention he is doing his best to sell to union lead CTS and delegates the idea that good public relations are 8 necessity in this day and age. Tn informal dis cussions with delegates, he has cited the value of such newspaper fea- lures as the Waterbury Democrats News of Organized Labor, which twice a week gives factual account of newest developments in both A. FL. and C.IO.
 
 One of the busiest men here is John w. McGurk, who is at the con. vertion both as business agent for Local 145, Hotel and Restaurant and as representative of Local 4o1, Brotherhood of Painters, Paperhangers and Decorators.
 Among those expected today was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05

Batavia, N. Y.-(UP)-Summer- time observation:
 The city's 12-ton snow blow, or- dered two years ago and badly missed during last Winters bliz- zards, finally arrived as the mercury hit a sizzling 87 degrees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05

signs everywhere. But few pay any attention to them. You'd be sur- prised how many pedestrians try to beat light. Waiting would only take a few moments, but they rush head-on into the traffic"
 DO you think a bus terminal should be built in Waterbury,"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05

you have to have good brakes. A lot Of accidents could also be avoid- ee if pedestrians would watch the lights, and use crosswalks. They rush out into the street from be- tween parked cars, and it is almost impossible to avoid striking them" MRS. JOSEPHINE PORTER, Housewife,
 846 Frost Road:
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 Now her Backaeho is better
 Many sufferers relieve nageine baclaehe quickly. once they discover that fhe raj cause of their trouble may be tired Kidneys. The Kidneys are Natures chief way of fsk- ing the excess acids and waste out of the blood. They help most people pass about 3 pints day.
 When disorder of kidney function permits poisonous matter to remain in your biood. it may cause nagging backache, rheumatic pains. leg pains, loss of pep and energy, eettfng up nlsn@, swelling, pufiiness under the eyes. headaches and dizziness. Frequent or sca1sfy passages with sraarting and burning eorne- times shows there is something wrong vii, your kidneys or bladder,
 ,,, Don't wait! Ask your druggist for Doan's Fills, 2 stimulant diuretic, used successfnIiv py millions for over 40 years. Deans give nnappy relief and will help the IS miles of kloney tu4ee hush out poisonous waste from your blood. Get Doan's Pills.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05

T think both drivers and pe- destrians should keep their eyes on the road m ore. Pedes- trians, especial ly, rarely look W h ere they're going. They step out be t W e c n parked cars and don't pay any
 a [ t ntion to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05

By taking about a quarter of the old cars of the road be- cause they're unfit and a dehs nite menace to safety. About 26 percent of the cars today have poor brakes and 50 percent some other nechani- cal defect, The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05

American Labor Party, whose 400,- 900 votes contributed to the defeat of Dewey in 1898 when he first ran for governor. The ALP approved the Democratic ticket in 8 conven- ton here Tuesday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
Drivers Await Wage Farley

Local Connecticut Railway & Lighting Company drivers will be affected by the outcome of arbitra- tion proceedings between the Trol- lynan's Union and the c. R. & L. which will be continued today at a meeting in New York City. The New York meeting is scheduled for the purpose of reviewing testimony of- fered last week.
 Legal arguments in behalf of both the union and the company were
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
Its MY
 OPINION"

Question: How can trafac accidents be reduced?
 Where Asked. On West Main Street. GEORGE GAYLORD, Automobile serviceman, 80 Elton Street:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05

traffc lights. No, the kids are not the greatest offenders. It's been my experience that they pay more attention to traffic rules than grown-ups. Probably the educa- tion they receive in the schools" EDWARD F. O'REILLY, Automobile Mechanic,
 1S9 Walnut Street:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05
JOHN HOLMES, Factory Worker, Lake Plymouth:

 close behind the other fellow I t hink Is the most dangerous practice today. I almost got in- to several acci- dents m yself that way. There should be at least 10 feet be-
 tween cars for safety. and then
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05

Reports this morning were that George F. Muligan, Jr., was being advanced as a candidate for 8 state vice-presidency of the AF.L. It was admitted that the move was being aimed at insuring a state office in the federation for the well-known Waterburian within a year or two. His packers said frankly that they had a long-range view.
 The attention of the convention has been called several times to the strides made b ythe Waterbury local of the Hotel & Restaurant En- ployes under the leadership of Mir. Mulligan and his predecessor, Thomas Clifford.
 James A. Cleland of the Theatric- al Stage Employees, Local S6, Water bury, is member of the conven- tion's distribution committee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05

Only by edu- cation and more education. It must start in the schools, and then the adult population must be made con- scious of the danger by vide spread publicity. The Police and Safety Depart
 m e n ts h av e
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05

trolled. Yes used to drive a car, so know. The limit should be not more than 70 miles an hour for safe driving, particularly today with so many worn cars on the road JOSEPH MONGILLO,
 Production Advisor,
 103 Avon Avenue:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05

Waterbury delegates were receiv- ing many inquiries as to the status of the Brass City's policernens and firemens unions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05

trouble is drivers are not aware of the defects of their cars today, be- cause the cars have been resold many times"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05

ters. of all Waterbudy delegations seeking support for a resolution of candidacy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-05

James Mccarthy, business agent for the Waterbury Brioklayers Union. Jim has been an A.F.L. stalwart for many years.
The midland journal., 1946-09-13
Proqrulrl To Stress
Value Of Citizenship
To New Prospects

WASHINGTON for ma
tionwide program to emphasize the
worth and meaning of American
citizenship" to prospective citizens
were announced by the justice de-
partment.
The department said the program
twill be continuous effort to stress
the ideals of this country and the
significance of American citizenship
from the time of entry of poten-
tial citizen to the moment when citi-
zenship is granted him by the court,
and even beyond that"
A national advisory committee on
citizenship is to be named by Atty.
Gen. Tom Clark to assist with the
program.
The program will include:
l. Publication of pamphlet con-
tanning significant facts about the
United States to be given to pros
pective citizens and visitors to this
country.
2. Preparation of booklet to be
given to each new citizen to en-
phasize his responsibilities to this
country.
8. Enlisting the aid of the bench
and bar, civil and educational au-
thorities and patriotic organizations
in the effort to stress the signifi-
canoe of citizenship.
The midland journal., 1946-09-13

cations, are some unscrupulous op-
orators who have used room short
ages to gouge the vacationing pub
lie.
Other Costs Hiked.
Food sold along the highway also
costs more. Boat and bicycle rent
ais and golf fees have been raised,
in many instances by more than 100
per cent. Fishing and hunting
guides also are asking bigger pay.
Barring a business slump, vaca-
ton costs probably will be as high
or higher next year. The American
Automobile association expects that
many potential vacationers, now
hesitant about driving the old car
any distance on poor rubber, will
have new cars or new tires by next
summer. -... II
The midland journal., 1946-09-13
War Treks Fail
To Lead Farm
Youths to City

Life in the armed forces, which
introduced thousands of farm
youths to glittering cities and far
away lands, did not dim their love
for farm life. More than million
veterans of World War II have re-
turned to farm work throughout
the nation, it is revealed in bureau
of agricultural economics report.
Veterans on farms by July l to-
tailed 1,O45, 1000, according to the bu-
reau report, the number including
$4,000 farm operators or members
of farm operators families, and
$4,000 hired workers.
Veterans comprised 9 per cent OF
all persons employed on the nations
farms.
The number of veterans on farms
was slightly more than three-fourths
the number of warm workers
who enlisted or were inducted up to
July l, 1945.
In the Northeast and on the Pacific
coast, the number of veterans re-
turning to farms was larger than
the number who entered the armed
services. In other sections they
were from 70 to 80 per cent.
A total of II million was engaged
in farm work.
The midland journal., 1946-09-13
TRAVELLERS ARE 'J0LTED'


War-weary Americans, reveling
in the lifting of travel restrictions,
gasoline rationing and steady war
time duties, are hitting the high
ways and byways by the millions
this summer and fall bound for
their first vacation jaunt in long
years.
Not only on the highways are they
receiving a jolt, however, for va
cation costs, which climbed through
out the war years, now have scared
to a new all-time high.
Thousands are being jolted by
boosts in the rates of resort hotels,
inns and cottages. A few resort
places haven't raised the ante since
last year, but virtually all charge
The midland journal., 1946-09-13

substantially more than they did in
prewar and early war years.
Surveys of hotel directories show
that the increase in rates range
generally from Is per cent to more
than 100 per cent since prewar
days. Many inns which were aban-
doned before the war because of
guest shortages have reopened and
are doing capacity business at
rates as high as $50 day for two
persons.
Travel experts say an increase
amounting to more than so per cent
is quite typical in most sections.
A few old inns, apparently de-
sirous of maintaining the goodwill
of patrons, have made surprisingly
small increases. At the other ex-
treme, say officials of travel organi-
The midland journal., 1946-09-13

and house of representatives passed
in 1899, Oklahoma will celebrate the
150th anniversary of the day when
Maj. Jean Pierre Chouteau,
French fur trader, led peaceful
invasion into the uncharted South
west and set up a trading post at
the site of the present-day city OF
Salina in Mayes county of north
eastern Oklahoma.
In Muskogee, some so miles south
Of the site of Chouteau's settlement,
plans are being pushed for cele-
bration to carry out the legislative
resolution.
Seeks Trading Post.
In the early spring of 1876, Chou
teau left St. Louis, where he was
a member of an influential family of
traders and merchants, to find a
suitable location for new trading
post among the Indians of the South
west.
Travelling southwark along the
Grand river, the Frenchman found
the site he had dreamed ola place
where an abundant supply of game,
mostly deer and wild turkeys,
abounded among thick timber
which would provide ready source
of building material. BY what Chou
teau must have regarded as provi-
dental good luck, the site also stood
near an inexhaustible supply of salt,
a vital necessity to his men and ami
mails. To crown the good features
of the location, the river itself would
furnish transportation facilities.
The pioneer lost no time in con-
structing large log trading post at
what is now Salina.
Post Abandoned.
Economic reverses, however, dis
appointed the French explorer, who
discovered that the territory was not
the permanent home of any Indian
tribe and that prospects of support
ing trading post, however pro-
pitious the location in other re-
spects, were insufficient to justify
making the venture permanent
settlement in the area.
Chouteau returned to St. Louis
and for six years the little trading
post stood silent and abandoned in
the wild loveliness of a primitive
country. But in 1902 events trans
pired that gave new life to the set
tlement. Through the traders eff
forts the Usage Indians of the Mis-
The midland journal., 1946-09-13

souri, valley removed their homes
to eastern Oklahoma.
1t was a double victory for the
Frenchman. He had sought re-
venge on the Spanish government
which had taken his trading monop-
oily and given it to one of its subjects.
By the migration of the Indian
from the Spaniard's trade territory,
his business was virtually ruined.
In addition, it created mar
ket for Chouteau's abandoned
trading post to which he re-
turned to start the 150-year pa
rade of progress which has
made a great, modern state
from a wilderness.
A celebration to be held in con-
nection with the annual Free State
fair at Muskogee, scheduled for the
week of September 29 through Oc-
tober 6, will bear Gov. Robert S.
Kerr's stamp as the Official Ok
lahoma commemoration of her ses-
quicentennial.
During three days of the fair,
colorful pageant will be presented.
Several hundred eastern Oklaho-
mans, many Of them direct de-
scendants of early-day pioneers, will
appear in the pageant, which will
portray the arrival of Chouteau in
the state and the story of the little
trading post.
c. E. Chouteau, an official of the
Indian agency at Muskogee, will fill
the role of his illustrious ancestor.
The fair, gala panorama of mid
way gaiety and agricultural and ed
ucational exhibits, yearly draws
thousands of visitors from eastern
Oklahoma and adjacent Arkansas.
In addition to the sesquicenten-
nial pageant, fair visitors will be
able to view comprehensive dis
play of the states agricultural and
industrial outputs. The fertile farms
which dot Oklahoma will contrib
ute their animal and vegetable
produce to the fair and the modern
educational institutions of the Sec
ton will present exhibits.
Fairgoers may see the original
site of Chouteau's landing by short
drive from Muskogee and may visit
other interesting historical spots
near this city, the original capital
of the Five Civilized tribes.
The midland journal., 1946-09-13

following the method utilized by
archeologists in checking tree rings
to determine trees age. For each
year fish lives a ring is seen on
its scales.
Third method involves tagging
samples of 100 fish taken from rep
resentative catch, the fish then be-
ing turned loose until the next sea-
son, when researchers check
catches to determine percentage Of
older fish reappearing.
The midland journal., 1946-09-13
Retain Ancient Language
In Spite of Attacks on 1t

The Albanians have retained
their ancient language despite the
many attempts that have been
made in past centuries to destroy
it, says Golfers. Most drastic
of the measures taken by conquer
ing countries was that of Turkey
which imposed a prison sentence
of Is years on anyone caught CIV
ing instruction or printing litera-
ture in the Albanian language.
Once the church even attempted
to teach the Christians among
these people that it was useless to
pray in their own tongue because
God did not understand it.
The midland journal., 1946-09-13

THE utter simplicity of this
L graceful embroidered panel en-
dears it to children. They love the
blue and white clouds, the golden
crowned angel, the pink tulips, the
sleeping child, the delicate wreath
of flowers and the easily readable
lettering of the prayer. Panel
measures Is by II inches.
To obtain transfer design for the Child
Prayer Panel (Pattern No. 5179) color
chart for working, stitch illustrations,
send 20 cents in coins, your name, ad-
dress and the pattern number.
The midland journal., 1946-09-13

to be offered for sale or taken to
canneries.
In the first method, list of COM
mercial fishing boats, together with
TIER time and place of catch, is
kept.
AS the second step, five samples
of so fish each are taken from
catches throughout the fishing sea-
son to check the average size of fish
in each catch. Size is determined
by counting the rings on the scales,
The midland journal., 1946-09-13

LONG BEACH, CALIF.-Here's
another fish story-it concerns size
but not those that got away. At
least, California fish and game COM
mission hopes none got away, for
the story deals with the commits
sion's semiannual population census
of fish.
The commission takes its census
by three major methods, the results
of all three being correlated to de-
termine estimated number Of fish
The midland journal., 1946-09-13
Released by Western Newspaper
Rx VIRGINIA VALE

BY VIRGINIA VALE
DACK when Dinah Shore was
ID getting started in radio she
was on Station WNEW in New
York, and the men who worked
with her then still pay tribute to
her; "She was such a perfectly
swell kid" they say, "that we all
wanted to do everything we could
to help her along" That was when
she first came up from Nashville,
Tenn, after graduating from Van
derbilt and doing some radio
The midland journal., 1946-09-13


A VERITABLE giant of a but
4 \ terf1y measures 18 inches from
wing tip to wing tip and is entirely
crocheted in white thread. De-
signed around the famous "pine-
apple" crocheting motif, it makes
a chair set which collectors of this
motif will be eager to crochet.
To obtain complete crocheting instruc.
tions for the Giant Butterfly Chair Set
(Pattern No. 5155) enlarged Photographic
detail of pattern, send 20 cents in coin,
your name, address and the pattern num-
ber.
Due to an unusually large demand and
current conditions, slightly more time Is
required in filling orders for few Of the
most popular pattern numbers.
Send your order to:
The midland journal., 1946-09-13
Oklahoma Sets Sesquicentennial
Noting First White Settlement
Historical Pageant Planned
As HighHght of State Fair
BY WNU Features.

MUSKOGEE, OKLA-To the astronomer and the geologist
years the fragment of time Even the student OF
recorded history of such period But to the
nended people of Oklahoma represents consider
able span In fact the period that has elapsed
since the first white settlement their state That why they
going all out this year celebrate the M anniversary of that
event.
The midland journal., 1946-09-13
THE NATIONAL FARM SCHOOL
And JUNIOR COLLEGE

Three-year courses on college
level for high school graduates.
Cultural and agricultural SUBJ
jects. Majoring in Poultry Hus-
bandry. Dairy Husbandry, F1ori-
culture, Landscape and Market
Gardening, Horticulture, and
General Agriculture. Approved
for Veterans. Fiftieth year. Write
Registrar, Farm School, Bucks
County, Penna.
The midland journal., 1946-09-13

work. Dinah's still a swell kid;
she doesn't brush off autograph
seekers no matter how badly she's
rushed for time, or how tired she is.
She's been doing a stint at New
York's Paramount theater, and her
new radio program, with Peter Lind
Hayes, starts September 1S over
CHS from Hollywood.
The midland journal., 1946-09-13

J. Arthur Ranks Sc, ,OO0, 900 "Caes.
ar and Cleopatra" was being held
over in some Is key cities be-
fore it hit New York, rolling up top
crosses everywhere. United Artists
home Office says the two illuminat-
ed signs erected in Times Square
to announce it are the largest ever
used to advertise a Broadway
screen prOductiOn-One is 16O by "a
feet.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-10-18

You may be chided with MY
mommy doesn't do IL that
way" but a eood-natured re-
minder that you do soon
helps the small guest learn
that there is more than one
satisfactory way Of doing
thlna-a valuable lesson In
adaptability. by the way.
II your child is an infant consult
your doctor before making plans
for cooperative mothering. He Will
tell you when the baby is ready
TO adjust TO new surroundings. or
course, mothers who nurse their
babies can not arrange for more
than a few hours absence, nor do
they wish 10.
One day week of combin-
ing families is enough TO start
with. Later on, II the children
and mothers both thrive under
the arrangement, another day
might be added to the shared
schedule. This would give
each mother one day for activ-
tiles outside her home, and
one day Of uninterrupted
housework, with time for a
shampoo and a manicure, and
precious hour OF reading.
The plan itself is simple-the
children have breakfast and bath
at home. Then on the day you do
double duty as mother your friend
brings her two children Eve say
two for 1t isn't often there are
more than two under school age)
10 your house and leaves them
there until bedtime. Along with
your own children you give them
lunch and supper. put them to bed
at naptime, and supervise their
play and outing. You may be dog
tired by the time your friend calls
for her children around GOO
o'clock. but you can look forward
TO the next day when you will be
free TO dash about on pleasant er-
rands. see a movie. or have lunch
with a friend. knowing that your
children are being lovingly cared
for.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-10-18
TIME OFF FOR MOTHER

Every mother should have some
time TO herself. away from the de
mands OF her children. Nursery
school provides this for many
mothers. but II your children are
too young for admission. or II
there Is no nursery school avail
able. why not trade baby tending
days with a friend? The idea isn't
new but II one more mothers
ought 10 be putting into practice.
First, choose a friend whose
views on child training are SINH
lar TO your own. You don't have
TO agree on everything. but II your
children are TO spend one or two
days a week In her home under
her exclusive care you don't want
too sharp a change in the home
atmosphere. For example. IL your
routine Is easy-going with time
out for stories and music and TO
help your child along with some
play project that has stumped him
well. you can see that II would
be TOO confusing for him TO be un-
der the care OF friend who was
stickler for doing things at the
same time every day and who
treated children only as so many
mouths TO feed.
This difference between let
ting the day develop creative
ly and resimentino Il is, as we
said, too great for most chill
dren to adjust to without a lot
Of wear and tear on their
nerves. But different ways OF
doing specific things-such as
serving food, preparing for
maps, etc, are all to the good.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-10-18
Survivors of
Certain Veterans
Nav Get Benefits

Social Security benefits for sur
vivors % World War II veterans
who have died since being dis
charged from service are available
under a new law passed Aug. 10.
In order for his survivors 10
qualify for these benefits. the de-
ceased veteran must have been on
active service for az least so days
between Sept. Is. 1910. and the
official end OF the war. which Is
yet to be proclaimed by the presi-
dent The Law does not apply TO
veterans who died while in serv-
ice. 10 those dishonOrably dis
charged. or in cases where veter-
ans or their families are receiy-
inE compensation or pension from
the Veterans Administration.
In cases where the veteran died
prior 10 the enactmnt OF the law,
benefits will be paid retroactively
II application Is filed within six
months after the law was passed.
This means that all such applica-
tions must be filed by Feb. 10.
1917.
II a person dies In active mill
tary or naval service. compensa-
tion is generally payable TO his
survivors under Veterans Admin
istration laws. But II after dis
charge he should have died with
out having a compensate service
connected disability. mis- survivors
might have been without protec-
tion before the passage OF this
amendment