The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-23
FEM EN.

To Congressman "Joe" Talbot most sincere thanks tonight for job we'll done As matter of fact our Cir cuafon Department manager should cite you the Man of the Month for getting very distinguished read CTS for Tall Towers We are contracting the "Gl wh0 you open letter protesting against what appeared to have been the wanon destruction of leather jackets discarded by the Navy but of immense value and service to the ordinary ayman It is interesting to learn that the Navy is taking more serious view concerning such incidents and to know that while some equipment was de stroyed there much of the condemned articles sal vaged Incidentally folks the letter which appeared in the Tall Towers December 18th was mailed to congress man Talbot at his office in Washington He started an investigation and in todays mail of official copies of official communications arrived here Drew Pearson read his own charges outlined in the Tall Towers and said that the story "al too correct w. J. Hays' Laison Officer House Office Building, acknowledged re- ceipt of the open letter appearing in The Waterbury Democrat" and makes contact which results In etter written by Rear Admiral w. J. Carter to Congressman L M. Rivers answering the charges and gong into oetas on the reported destruction of the jackets Then another heavily laden god-braided officer of the Navy, H. D. Nu ber Rear Admiral (SCD U. S. Navy Assistant Chief or Bureau gets into the crowded picture, refers to The Waterbury Democrat Drew Pearson and the jackets and provides a special communication explaining from the Navys point of view the whole story It was an inter- esting and it nice to take Drew rear son along for a ride It his story which gassed up Mir G.I (and millions of others) and Congressman Joe Talbot the Gentleman from Connecticut deserves bou ouet for making thorough investigation of the report and supplying the official data Yes sir broadcast rom the Tall Towers goes long ways folks and always on mission of good will, public service-we hope!
 So that's how it happened! Our distinguished fel. low citizen and brother Numegger, Morton DOwney IS known to millions of radio enthusiasts for his delight fu vocal talents and his proficiency in the art of whs tlng His programs rated tOps" and he is in great demand for personal appearances cOasttO-cOast Inls week the boys down at Steve Hannegans were knock ing out reminiscent stories about the popular Morton and this caught eye and our fancy It states that Morton DOwney never had voice teacher But he had very unusual instructor who taught him the art of whstIng. It was a bird owned by neghbOrs in Wal IingfOrd Conn. Every day on his way to and from school young Mort would listen to the gay chlrpngs Q. the bird and try to initiate him. He finally mastered the technique and has featured it in all his prOfessOna work
 Around Town There was swirl of dust about town Saturday that hardly seemed possible considering all the and rain that fell for many weeks It might have been dry spring Pedestrians barged along heads down. hats askew those who them. Signs 1apped in the wind and folks went along shivering Yester- day something different and coming in to town or from the distant sections of the city crawed along Tn an early morning and sleet. Late afternoon, most of the snow was dsspated down town The early after rush of school children and hghschooers rushed to the bus stops Front windows display red Christmas wreaths the spirit still prevailing in the midst of Janu ary drzzle. hat with pink flowers catches the eye in defiance of and stormy weather and few cottons give hint of the South and the warmer season to come .. magnificent and saw of equal proportions graces the background of window of household ana sport goods few lone grapefruit and some stalks or celery hudded amidst array of cans are promise or something substantial to guard against the food shortage to passerby says let's go in here and see if we
  The lines extending in two directions females with few males also noted, on the trail of few nylons.
 Who remembers the good old days when ribbed hose plain lsIe the order of the day with no worry about pair of black silk which worn only dancing school church and parties, and the week.
 Iy darning bouts when the oldest of the family mended the weekly stack which you through the winter and spring and not nyOn in basketfuI?
 The Victory Clothing Collection is still an event of the month It has been remarked that the interest does not keen during the actual war years There s lack of spontaneity in giving at this time it has been said. This might possibly be Another reason why the collection is adding up in previous years is that the average person has not many clothes on hand closets and chests have been emped and the best Tn clothes has been previously donated. However, We feel that the drive still go places if all will respond give t more serious thought and do complete job in rumIag n4 To do this takes time but the time spent in making
 donation to this is not time i'll spent Firehouses schools and such places will accept your boxu There has been quite bit of talk about sending notes along with the clothes with messages of encouragement and cheer atiIck in pockets There's idea. When you part with Nnr old reefer that has given you years of service and which s s in good enough condition for guy pretty detnte slip note into one of the pockets wishing nm M&k&AM dnwa ahead