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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-23

ton. That Is too late.
 How this present era, the last few months since Vel Day, is going to look to the historian none can tell now. But 1t Is pos sible, even now, to sense c drift, to get some perspective.
 What Is going on here in Washington, what has been going on, looks like e grand retreat in what Is often called '"TNae Battle of the Peace" which iS, after all, just as hard and vital aS the war iksaif
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-23

The victory Is lost in what happens day by day.
 It is not possible to see that when you are In the midst of battle. It Is only possible in perspective Then the historian points 1t out for the next genera
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-23

WASHINGTON, April 22-(NEA)-Housing Ad- inistrator and ENpediter Wilson w. Wyatt has been on the job three months and a half, in which time he hasn't built one new house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-23
.Merry-GO-ROund

WASHINGTON, April 23-There was an im- portant secret conference between Secretary of State James Byrnes and four Senate leaders just before the State Department finally announced it's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-23
The Firing Line
 By D. N. T.
REJECTED

These are the things that I never
 shall own, Though may live till I'm ripe: Bottles of gentlemen'S eau de
 cologne, Any desire for tripe; Collars as stiff as the steel of Q
 spade, Pins for the collars that aint, Shoes with the uppers constructed
 of suede, Patience like that of a saint; CreaseS in pants lasting more then
 day, Piping to border o vest. Hatbands with feathers to make
 them be gay, DAGinclination to rest; ASh trays like coins-say . quarter
 or halt Underwear not In one piece, QarterS for sleeves oc to StFanele
 my calf, Wealth to impefdl my peace: Wrist watches, fountain pens, gar-
 r1entS of silk, Undeserved cause. for regret. Some day I may possess all of their
 fix,
 But haven't had one of them yet. The Paris peace conference Sched. uIed for May may be called of be- cause the United States, Britain, and Ruasia are still so far apart on the settlements. The trouble with that lovely dove is that there isn't enough white meat to 90 around.
 Chester Davis, head of the famine emergency committee, says the Ma tons wheat supply Is grim" We thought the last few loaVeS looked a little grimy.
 HOLLYWOOD LOVE SONG On some like the bliss that's domes-
 tic,
 A life never earnished with rue, But l get 0 uIt rom 6 HlaLltt1 EAbtI So get a kick out of you. EnplOyes of the DuQueSne Light Company In Pittsburgh have been granted . wage increase Of eighteen cents an hour. As far as we know, this iS the first case in which that half f-cent has been ftmAgated.
 The Government has eased it's controls to allow priority claims on materials for some non-veteran housing. As a matter of fact. there are some civilians who are making inquiries about renting the fox holes the GIs moved out of.
 'U. s. Is Trying to Jar Meat, Grain Loose"-headline We recom- mend a good strong toothpAck or dental floss.
 The Senate Atomic Energy Conn mittee has come out in favor of a flve-n1an civilian board for atomic energy control. The recOmmenda- ton will not appeal to the generals who don't want King Atoms ques- ton, "WilI there be any stars in my CEOwn?" answered in the negative.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-23
Waterbury Of the Past
25 Years Ago

25 Years Ago A three-day meeting here of the Connecticut Dental Association closed.
 A big turnout was given for the popular weekend dances held at Buckingham Hall.
 16 Years Ago A local census taker started a S,- 500 damage suit after she was bitten by a dog.
 Three houses and a sotre were burglarized during the night.
 6 Years Ago Popular Johnnie Wrenn was elect ed chairman of the Athletic Com. mittee of the East End Community Club. A party prior to induction into the Army. was given for ]. 4. 0randpge of SO North Main Street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-23
HOLLYWOOD LOVE SONG

On some like the bliss that's domes-
 tic, A life never earnished with rue, But I get 0 lift from marital rift, So I get Q kick out of you.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-23

The Senate Atomic Energy Conn mittee has come out in favor Of a flve-n1an civilian board for atomic energy control. The recOmmenda- ton will not appeal to the generals who don't want King Atoms ques- ton, "Will there be any stars in my CrOwn?" answered in the negative.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-23

Employees of the DuQuesne Light Company In Pittsburgh have been granted Q wage increase Of eighteen cents an hour. As far as we know, this iS the first case fin which that haIf-cent has been fVlnAigated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-23

'U. s. Is Trying to Jar Meat, Grain Loose"-headline. We recoIn- mend a good strong toothptck or dental floss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-23

Chester Davis, head of the famine emergency committee, says the Ma tons wheat supply Is grim" We thought the last few loaveS looked a little grimy.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-07-18

GOOD RAWLEIGH LOCALITY
AVAILABLE in Attala County.
1900 families. Products sold 20 years.
No experience needed to start. Large
sales mean big profits. Permanent.
Full time. Write Rawleigh's, Dept.
MSG-98-104A, Memphis, Tenn, or
see ]. Boatwright. r. 2. Lexington,
Miss. 12-3tp
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-07-18

COMING to be the most popular
colored settlement to be sold at
once, IL ideally located lots in Pecan
Grove Subdivision south of Lexing-
ton, Highway II. Invest a little and
buy at lot. Build your home now.
1t is better to build now than wish
you had later. See Cleo Reed, Du-
rant, Miss, or call 1913. Write Box
252 or see Rev. Ernest Riley, 500
Telegraph St, Lexington. 19-tfnp
42-tf-np
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-07-18

FOR SALE-1936 Chevrolet truck,
long base; also Chevrolet 1885
Standard Touring car; also 1888
Chevrolet Four-door Sedan. All tires
in fair condition. Want OPA ceiling.
D. r. McCaleb, Tchula, Route 2. or
McPhairs Garage, Tchula, Phone 5.
11-tp
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-07-18

WANTED-Gentle saddle horse for
lady to ride. 5 to 8 years OF age.
No fancy price. G.. A. Brown, Green
wood. Day phone BOG, night phone
| 1897. 13-4tnp
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-07-18

Mr.. and Mrs. BIS. Beall, Jr. atten-
ded to business in Jackson Tuesday.
They were accompanied by her
mother, Mrs. B.W. Lipscomb who
remained for a visit this week.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-07-18

FOR SALE-Dragline P & H Model
FOG, three-quarters yard bucket.
Used. One mile from Greenwood on
highway. Pelucia Drainage District,
Porter w. Peteet, Treasurer, Green
wood, Mississippi.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-07-18

LOST-On Highway between Lex
ington and Greenwood, ladies
pasteboard hat box containing hats
and gloves. Substantial reward if re
turned or call Mrs. Dora Pearl It'd
well at telephone office, Lexington.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-07-18

FOR SALE-Residential 10 t with
concrete foundation for dwelling
and concrete blocks for basement.
Tchula Street, Lexington. See Paul
Blaylock. 12-4tp
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-07-18

FOR SALE-Majestic Range, per-
feet condition, hot water tank and
fittings. Half-price. c. o. Sudbeck,
Lexington. 12-3t-p
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-07-18

ANY KIND OF PIES baked from
Monday morning through Satur-
day. Mrs. Fannie Power, lot South
Vine ST., Lexington. a3-ltp
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-07-18

STRAYED-Chestnut colored mare,
weighs about 900 pounds. Anyone
who has any information please
contact ". ]. Waits, phone 151-W,
Pickens.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-07-18
CONTROL OF TERMITE
INFESTATI0NS

When a termite infestation is
discovered in a building, prompt
steps should be taken to deter
mine the seriousness of the stu
afion and apply control measures
further examination may re-
veal only a very localized infes-
tatiOn which can be controlled
by employing sanitation meth
eds, possibly supplemented by
the application of a soil poison.
If the infestatiOn is found to be
extensive and to include serious
structural damage, it may be
advisable to secure the advice
and services of someone who has
training and experience in the
use of sound structural practices
and in the application of termite
control measures.
The same principles should be
observed in applying measures
for the control of termite infes-
tatiOn in existing buildings as
are recommended for the con-
struction of new buildings. That
Is, existing conditions that are
favorable for the development of
termite colonies in the soil and
chat permit the passage of ter
mites between the soil and the
woodwork of the building should
Be corrected. Termites that are
In the woOdwork of the building
will die if they are prevented
fTom maintaining contact with
ahe soil and moisture.
CRAIG insect CONTROL
Lexington, Mississippi
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-07-18
CLASSIFIED ADS

LOST-Between Gwin and Lexing-
ton July A, Florsheim mans shoe
for right foot. Reward. Lutte Phillips,
Lexington, Phone 1904. 12-2tnp
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-07-18

Phone Lexington 35-W for refrigera-
ton, plumbing and electrical ser
vice. Lundy Refrigeration Service.
24-tfnp
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-07-18

Mrs. WI. Upchurch Jr. and Mrs.
Alvin King attended to business in
Jackson Tuesday.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-07-18

REWARD-Weiler watch lost at
Country Club Tuesday night. Kitty
Moore, Lexington. 13-1tnp
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-07-18

FOR SALE-One oil circulating
Heatrola, also one wood range. Call
3014, Lexington. I2-4tnp
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-07-18

POSTED NOTICE-An land owned
by Mrs. Catherine Matthias is
posted against all forms of trespass-
ing. 13-4tp
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-07-18

FIGS FOR SALE-On Coxburg to
Eden road. Soc gallon. Mrs. Bette
(Brown) Harthcock. 13-2tnp
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-07-18

FOR SALE-One light two-horse
wagon with pole and shaft and
good bed. O. A. Fritz, Phone 292-J,
Lexington. 11-4t-np
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-07-18

IF TT is PAINTING or decorating,
call me. / have the equipment and
experience. All work guaranteed.
Call Lexington 286 or 1913. G.. II.
Petty. 1l-tI-np
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-07-18

FOR SALE: One Farmall Tractor.
long-beam buster, seven-B disc.
See these implements at Lexington
Implement Company. 3-tf-np
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-07-18

FOR SALE - Two Gee-Whiz, turn
ing plows, middlebusters, and Guilt
vators. o. A. Fritz, Phone 292-J.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-07-18

I3-Itp
ICE COLD W~ATERMELONS For
Sale in basement under IGA Store,
Lexington. Ed Tate. 13-2tp
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-07-18

LOST - At Lexington Grammar
School Friday morning. Red leather
coin purse containing four silver dol
lars. Reward if returned to jamie
Fay McNeer, Lexington.
6-tf mp
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-07-18

FOR SALE-One small trailer. E. II.
Skinner, Lexington 12-2tnp
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-07-18

Lonely ex-service man would like
to hear from ladies under 40.
Write Bert Morgan, Gen. DEL,
Oakland, California. 3S-tfnp
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-07-18

FOR SALE-Mule, 900 lbs, 5 years
old. R. N. Burnley, Rt. 4, Lexing-
ton. LIP
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-07-18

FOR SALE: IS Piece glass dinner
set; used one time. Color wine.
Price. $12.50. Phone Lexington 267.
2-tf-np
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-07-18

FOR SALE-Murray Cotton Gin,
four seventy saw stands, brush
type. rs hip electric motor. Slower q
Co, Greenwood, Miss. ll-Stnp
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-07-18

WANTED TO RENT or 8 unfur-
nished rooms, apartment, or whole
house. Call Billy Rodgers at Lex
ington Advertiser, lie. l3-tfnp
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1946-07-18

RENT CONTRACTS for sale at the
Lexington Advertiser Office.
44-tin
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-13
Presbyterians Set
Up Calendar For Dec.
continued from first page)

leluiah Chorus. by Handel, and
Gloria in Excelsis by Mozart; and
a particularly lovely original trio
eor womens voices, In the Same
Country" composed by college
friend of Mrs. Giltenboth. COngre
gational singing interspersed. Sill
yer Offering.
December 25. 1870 pm Sunday
School Christmas party i'll the SIS.
room. A very fine Cathedral Film
Child of Bethlehem will be shown
after which Santa will arrive with
a treat for everyone present.
December 90, 7:30, Cathedral
Sound Film. THE Unforgiving
Debtor" Free will offering to cover
expense of film rental.
December 81. New Years Eve
watch night service. Sermon. by
the pastor, the Rev. John NJ. De-
Chant. on the presbyterian New
Life Movement" followed by a
film. "Fishers of Men" Those who
saw this film before praised the
/ fine acting. The theme offers in
spiration for the New Year and
the Lenten season to follow.
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-13
THE MINIMUM WAGE

Dr.. Paul Nystrom, who is pro-
lessor of marketing at Columbia
University, an authority on retail
distribution, and a well-knoWn eco
nOmist, has written a great deal on
the subject of initiation. In his
opinion. one of the greatest dangers
lies in the possible adoption by
Congress of program Tor subStan-
TALLY increasing the minimum
wage.
Many people with an Inadequate
understanding of the ramiflcatlons
Of the problems look favorbaly on
higher minimum wages. THESE
wage levels are, naturally, very low
by comparison with the earnings OF
skilled labor. So, it is relatively
easy to create a belief that people
on the minimum wage level are be-
ing grossly underpaid.
The basic fallacy in this kind OF
reasoning is a lack of conception
of the minimum wages purpose. 1t
is designed to assure the necessl-
ties of life-with none of the luXu-
ries-for the least experienced
least competent worker. 1t is, there
tore, simply protection against
i starvation rates of pay. Wages
/ above the minimum are the incen-
tive offered for more work and
greater responsibilities
When the minimum wage is
raised, even though only few
workers in any given concern may
be Immediately affected, vicious
cycle begins. The differential be-
tween the pay of the marginal
worker and the ore skilled worker
lessons and may in some cases dis
appear. Then. inevitably. all Other
worker demand more pay. all the
way up the line, and the inflatiOn
ary spiral begins.
Minimum wages should be raised
only to that extent made necessary
by the higher cost of living Once
they are placed at semi-luXur!
levels, the purpose for which they
originated is destroyed and one
more long step toward unbridled in
, flatiOn is taken. All law maxim;
bodies must realize that
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-13
COMMUNITY BASKET.
BALL PROJECT OFF
no SUCCESSFUL START

The community basketball prof.
ect, sponsored ny the Blue Hen
roSt, V. r. W., and its Auxiliary,
got under way on Wednesday eve
ming, OecemDer 4Jn, anu, according
to all reports, seems assured OIL
success. "A good turnout welcomed
the popular cage sport back to Mil
1Ord and the TWO community
teams, mems and girls, rewarded
the tans with two interesting
games, both OF which resulted III
wins Tor the home team.
The mems team will resume Mar
Del League competition this COM
ing Tuesday with a game here at
home against the first place Mid
dletown A. A. team. lnasmuch as
the Milford High School court Will
be unavailable on this date, efforts
are being made towards the trans
ferring of this game to some other
court, possibly the Armory. On next
THURSDAY, December 10Th, both Mil
ford teams go to Denton, Md. where
the mems team will meet the Den
ton LegiOnnaireS i'll Mar-Del
League game and the girls team
will meet the strong Denton seXtet
Both Milford teams shape UP
strong despite the boys surprise
loss to Smyrna at Smyrna the past
Monday evening, and indications
are that both teams will have much
to say before downstate titulal
honors for the 1946-47 season are
decided. Milford girls loom as Z
definite threat to the reign of the
Seaford NylOn girls as peninsulal
champions and will challenge the
alleged supremacy of the Seafort
sextet in a four game series, the
first game of which will be played
here January 9Th.
With the possible exception o
next Tuesdays game, all home
games of the two Milford teams
will be played on the Milford Higl
court. No home games will b'
played during the Christmas hoii
days but an effort is being made It
arrange one or more away game
against strong nOn-league OppOsi
ton for this period.
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-13

Lavish Spending
Is Disappearing
Br .ISSOCidffd Press

NEW YORK. Dec.-The dime
tip, the practical gift and the
quiet evening at home are staging
comeback from coast to coast.
Lavish spending in night clubs;
gifts; week END jauntS to favOrite
retreats and numerous other eX-
penSive paStimeS that had become
part and parcel of the rip-roaring
war spending days are now eXcep-
tions rather than the rule.
Throughout the country men and
women are approaching the Christ
mas season with a far more eau
tiOus attitude than they did a year
ago. And surveys of trade associa-
tiOns and other groups indicate this
is just the, beginning.
Less free money, high prices, a
feeling Of uncertainty and the re-
turn of many needed types of goods
are explanations offered for the
drop-off i'll luxury spending. The
coal strike has had some influence
but the caution had set in before
the strike began. most spokesman
agreed.
Head walters no longer count
their nights take" for good tables
and service in the hundreds of dol
lers. Tips have dropped nearly tC
the pre-war level.
The customer who wandered into
a retail store and paid cash for {
$4,000 mink coat has disappeared
Christmas shoppers are examining
price tags and are doing more
looking than in many a year.
Liquor saleS-One of the frs
signs of frightened purse-strings-
are off from last year both in bars
and package stores. There is NJ
'Tush for high-priced scotch, bour
bon and rye.
"CustOmers today want to know
what they are getting and that the!
are getting it at the right price,
retailers generally agreed.
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-13
'Peeping Tom Roams
In Milford Neck
Continued from first page)

Many of the residents have been
awakened in the night by the bark
inc of their dogs, and upon rush
ing out of the house have seen "a
form vanish in the high brush and
darkness.
Seen BY Two Persons
Two persons believe they saw
him at close range and described
him as white man, about five feet.
six inches tall, wearing dark trous-
ers, white shirt, and wearing no hat
Miss Clark Thompson, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Linden THOMPSON
said she was coming out of the
house one night when she saw such
a man standing near in window of
the home. She darted into the house
screaming.
When Mrs. Junior Maloney was
returning home one night with her
mother-in-law, they had just STEP
ped upon the porch when doors in
the house were heard to close with
slam. They later investigated but
failed to find anyone around Foot
prints leading to the woods were
plainly seen, they say.
Later, a bedroom in the ThOmp-
son home was found ransacked and
/ articles torn in bits.
Shots Fired At Him
Several shots have been fired in
the darkness at figure presumed
to have been the ''peeper" at other
homes.
Hearing the dogs bark last Sat
urday night at home where he
was staying, Clifford Hammond
! darted out to see form of man
run. He took quick aim with a rifle
and fired, but the intruder kept on
going. 1t was later seen that in his
haste to get away he had tori
down a fence.
Some weeks ago, Mrs. Mckinley
MalOney heard someone around the
house. and she called to her sol
Richard, who had just come home
with his car. Richard ran out will
his shotgun, and saw a man in
white shirt running away. HI
blazed away at the man in the dark
Later Maloney traced tracks across
the fields towards the woodland
Seen int Carpenters Window
The prowler, presumed to be tn
same, has been seen several time
peeping into the bedroom window
of Mr.. and Mrs. Enoch Carpenter
young married people, who liv
near Scott Corner. Mrs. Carpenter
niece. who was visiting them. say
the man looking into the bedroom
window on the first floor. She IA
/, into the home. calling her aunt, an
told her what she had seen. Thi
: nan answered the same descriptio
| given by others, with his light shin
and dark trousers and hatless.
I Few Jars OF Fruit Missed
Following a party at her father
: home one night. Mrs. Carpenter Ia
I home, a short distance, to get som
2 dishes, and upon entering the hOus
= heard some one in an adjOinin
D room. She ran back for help. but tn
8 intruder had left when the part
: returned. All that Mrs. Carpentt
missed was few jars of fruit.
This peepinS and proving hf
: been gOins on in this neighborhOC
>, since late last spring. Resident
n vOwnS they will break it up, al
n keeping. vigils with guns handy.
n According to residents sta
Il authorities have been notified. b1
X so far little has been accOmplishe
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-13
$996,918 Wagered
On Harness Racing
Continued from first page)

The State revenue obtained
through the state tax of three and
one half per cent of the total pari-
mutuel pools amounted to $34,S92,-
13. The state tax of 10 cents each
on 1881 paid admissions produced
$3,353,10
Mr.. Willis expressed keen salts
faction with the conduct of the race
meeting, marking Inauguration in
Delaware of pari-mutuel betting in
connection with harness racing. He
particularly complimented officials
of the Kent and Sussex Racing AS
sociation for "the efficient manner
in which the meeting operated de-
spite the fact that they were handi-
capped by lack of experienced
personnel"
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-13
NcWiIlian1s Is Named
To Succeed Mack
foor,;r,ed from first page)

ton of groins and JettieS aions ,.,5 ome
ocaan front. mosquito control WORK
and survey for the commission Oh
shell fisheries. .o. hoon
Mr. McWilliams, who has peen
With the department 10 years, mas
% served in the capacity of resident
engineer of Kent County supeh ei,no ,n
tendent of State Pollce' anu elnce
his discharge from the armed lorceo
in December, 1945, he has been as
sistant chief engineer IN char@e Vi
construction and maintenance;
Ernest Muncy was released sec
retary of the department postum
he has held since 1910. W. b. NC
Kendrick, Jr., was reelected to ms
present, office as an assistant chlel
engineer.
Milford chronicle., 1946-12-13
c. E.. Duffy Named
Chief Deputy By
Attorney General
Continued from first page)

He has been active in Republican
politics and at one Republican state
convention he was the keynote
speaker His home is at 9O1 Marsh
Road, Carrcroft. His law offices are
in the Continental American Life
Building, Eleventh and King st.
He is chairman of the board OF
trustees of the Mt. Pleasant School
District He had five years teaching
experience, having taught for one
year at WicOmicO High ShcoOl, Sal
isbury, two years at Lower Merton
Junior High School, Ardmore, Pa.
and two years at Episcopal Acade-
my, OverbrOok, Pa.