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The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-06-17
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 Entente Is
 Discussed
Bankers Would Bring U S., England and France
 Into Full Power

BASEL, June 17.-An entente be- tween the United States, England and France to stabilize world cur rencies is discussed by bankers as- sembled for a meeting of the Bank of International Settlements.
 Financiers are confident such an entente is designed to include Japan eventually and the entente is also believed strong enough to bring stabilization of world monies
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-06-17
CLARA PHILLIPS IS FREE; GATES
 OF PRISON OPEN
Hammer Slayer Is Out ol Cell After l2 Years
 Imprisonment

TEHACHAPI, Cal. June 1.-The gates of the prison for women are to open today permitting Clara Phillips, notorious hammer slayer of Mrs. Alberta Meadows, divorcee whom she suspected of intimacy with her husband, to go out into the world after l2 years imprison- ment, a free woman again.
 All I want is people to leave me alone and give me an even break" said Mrs. Phillips.
 The woman's husband is in the East.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-06-17
GIRLS CONFESS
 TO BEING SPIES
F a ce Firing g Squad ol Death Under Axe May
 Escape Severe Penalty

FOOCHOW, China, June IT, Death before the firing squad or under the axe faced fifteen girls as possible penalty for their activities as Communist spies.
 The authorities said all confessed to being guilty.
 The girls may escape the death sentence, however, with the warn ing that sex &nd beauty will not always stay executions in China by axe or firing squad"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-06-17

MOSCOW, June l6.-Prof Peter Lasareff, member of the Soviet Academy of Science, declared the normal life span of human beings should be something over l5O years.
 He revealed that he had pro- longec the fifes of Daphnia, minute fresh water crustaceans, to four times their usual existence by the use of Roentgen rays.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-06-17

OMAHA, Nebraska. June IT, Swift arbitration of the street car strike here under threat of mili- tary punishment for recalcitrant leaders has been decreed by Gov. R. c. Cochran in ultimatums to both the employees and the street car company representatives,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-06-17
GRAVE VIEW TAKEN

LONDON, June 1T. = Reliable sources revealed that Great Britain has asked both the Japanese and Chinese Governments for clarifica- tion of reports that Japan insists upon controlling appointment of new officials in North China.
 Semi official sources said this move by Great Britain indicated a grave view being taken of the Chin csc situation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-06-17
Ultimntum Issued in Street
 Car Strike; GouernOr Tdkes
 Stand;NoFooling Permitted

Gov. Cochran specified that those involved accept his six point pro- gram within II hours and arbitra- ton be completed by m niidnig ht Thursday and If either party de- clines it must be responsible to the military authorities This was the warning given. 2
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-06-17
Says Freedom Chief Essential for
 Social Security


 STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Cal, June 17.-Graduates of Stanford left the academic cloisters today with warning by Herbert Hoover that freedom was the chief essential of social security and that freedom must be zeaIously guarded.
 First of rccial Securities is freedom, freedom of men to worship, think and speak to di- rect their energies to develop their own talents and be re- waided fer their effort" Hoover said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-06-17
CLIPPER SHIP
 IS AT MIDWAY

ALAMEDA, Cal, June 17.-The n-Amsrican clipper plane alight- ed at Midway Island at GAO o'clock last Saturday night completing the 1923 mile flight from Pearl Harbor The flight took nine hours and thirteen minutes, flying time.
 The flight marked the first con- mercial air venture west of Hawaii although a flight was made several weeks ago by 43 naval planes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-06-17
MISS BouRGETTE TRAVELS

Miss Violet Bourgette, former Ju- neau instructor and teacher in the Anchorage school system last year, continued her journey to Se- attie on the Alaska after visiting here with friends last week
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-06-17
Son, Wife Graduated

PAROWAN, Utah,-Jay w. Moore had an unusual interest in the 1895 graduating exercises of Paro- wan high school. His son and the latter's bride of week received diplomas in the same class.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-06-17
SWANSON ON TRIP

Olaf Swanson. part owner of the Swanson Brothers Grocery, took passage on the North Sea for Seat tie. He is. on a three-weeks vaca- tion and business trip.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-06-17
REV. KAsHEvARoFF LEAVES

Rev. A. P. Kashevaroff took passage on the Alaska for Sitka. There he will join the Aleutian, returning with that ship, which has the Seattle Chamber of Com merce Good Will Tour party aboard, giving lectures on Alaskan history.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-06-17
NIcKoNovIcHs ON SHIP

MT. and Mrs. John Nickonovich and Roger Nickonovich returned to Juneau from Sitka on the North Sea. Nickonovich operates an apartment house here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-06-17
KIDNAPERS ARE
 CONSIDERED TO
 BE VERY LUCKY
Woman in Case Reported to Become Mother in
 About 4 Months

TACOMA, Wash, June 17.-In- terest in the Weyerhaeuser kidnap- ing centered in reports from Olym- pia that Mrs. Harmon M. Waley now under arrest with her hus- band as abductors, will become a mother in about four months.
 The authorities said that wont make much difference whether she becomes a mother or not as the Lindbergh law provides life sen tences regardless"
 One G-man said Mrs. Waley and her husband are lucky "as they will not be tried under the State law which would hang them
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-06-17
ON RETURN FLIGHT

MIDWAY ISLAND, June 1.-The Pan-American clipper ship hopped off today flying blind for Honolulu enroute to the mainland. The fliers are compelled, to rely abso- lutely on instruments for direction, speed and altitude.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-06-17
TO PETERSBURG

N. A. McEachran. agent for the Schwabacher Brothers Company travelled from Sitka to Petersburg on the North Sea.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-06-17
Movie Houses Decrease

LONDON.-A census of motion picture theatres in the British Isles reveals their number has been re- 'duced by 199 since 1880.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-06-17
JOHNSON RETURNS

Chet Johnson, National Grocery representative, completed a round trip visit to Sitka when he arrived here on the North Sea.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-06-17
GRIDLEY RETURNS

Ross A. Gridley, Territorial En- gineer Inspector with the Public Works Administration, returned to Juneau from Skagway on the Al aska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-06-17
SISTERS ARRIVE

Sisters Mary Theila and Sister Mary Alfreda arrived here from Skagway as passengers on the Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-06-17
ON MYSTERIOUS FLIGHT

SEATTLE, June 17.-Veiling their movements in secrecy, four Depart ment of Justice Agents took off from Boeing Field last Saturday in a chartered plane e2si'ls
 Unconfirmed reports were the agents were heading for Lewiston, Idaho, to investigate report that William Mahan had been seen in that vicinity
 Chief of Police Eugene Gasser, of
 Continued on Page Seven)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-06-17
SUNDAY TIP FOOEY

NEW YORK, June 17.--The local bureau of the Department of Jus tice confirmed reports Sunday that two investigators had been in New London, Conn, Saturday night on a tip that William Mahan was reg istered at a hotel there. The agents said that the tip was case of mistaken identity.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-06-17

MRS. ARMOUR TO KETCHIKAN
 Mrs. Don Armour, whose husband is the president of the Piggly Wig gly Alaska Company, is travelling to Ketchikan on the North Sea, after visiting briefly with friends here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-06-17

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-07
His Position Strong

The position of Mayor Frank Hayes in the discussion over the proposed airport for the City of Waterbury seems to be a strong one at this writing. His reply to the committee which represents persons financially interested in the land on Mt. Tobe, which has been suggested for the site of the municipal flying field, must show pretty good reason for the city ob- igating itself to the extent of $125,OOO or more in taking over the field. The committee may, however, be able to show that such an expense would not be i'm posed by the transfer of property and its proper development.
 That the city should have an airport and one that would meet the demands not of today but of tomorrow is pretty well drilled into the minds of most people in Waterbury. It didn't take the visit here last fall of Colonel Chamberlain to convince majority of residents that such an undertaking was in keeping with the expansion of the city induStrially And to it's industries Waterbury owes its livelihood. But Mayor Hayes presents an unaSsailable argument when he points out that a tax rate increase looms in the wake of acceptance of the present plans involving an airport.
 4ueIe uIluOuUCeuuy 10 Sol1C way ouI OA the situation. The mayor himself pre- sents one. In due time we probably will learn what the committee thinks of it. And if this does not solve the situation, then perhaps there may develop some other means by which the city may ac- quire the airport, those who have invested money in the site may get some return, and the taxpayers of Waterbury not forced to dig down deeper into their pockets for additional levieS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-07

index. In the past it has been proved that charitable efforts have been wasted on too many occasions for lack of SyS- tenn. The spirit displayed in the dispens- ing of work and food has been splendid, but the results were not the same as if all efforts of all individuals and groups were coordinated. Efforts have been made to do that now in Waterbury ever since the Mutual Aid came into existence, if not for some years previous.
 The larger of the private relief agencies for many years have endeavored to CO., operate with each other so that duplica- tion of effort would be avoided. It is an expansion of this idea that persuaded federal administrators in this state to call yesterdays meeting. In a way this move is similar to the drive for local Community Chest which is, reduced to it's simplest terms, a united charity, re- lief, and civic advancement drive. The advantages are many where centraliza- tion does nct entirely ruin initiative
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-07
Weep Not For Lycidas

Those crocodile tears that the Water bury Republican shed yesterday morning for the repose of the soul of democratic Waterbury were touching They trickled and ran down our hills and valleys to be washed away by the waters of the Nauga- tuck. It all came about because Merl- den, through the Daily Journal, has claimed for the Silver City the title ot the banner democratic city of the state. The same claim has been disputed by the Journal and the Waterbury Democrat on several occasions in the past when ed1- torial controversy was dull and needed enlivening.
 But the morning twin of the Leaven- worth Street journals finds the occasion one for bit of gloating, as well as that unctuous advice which it dispenseS at frequent intervals The latter is offered in this fashion, "Also we know that unless the light breaks at City Hall there will be additional shortcomings of an ineffi- cient and wasteful administration to draw these republicans to the polls ..."
 That hardly makes agreement with the private utterance of one prominent re- publican of this fair town of ours of this past week. Commenting on the action of the city fathers in lowering the tax rate and assuring per cent wage cut return to city employees he stressed the fact that the city was doing this because during the past year it's tax collections were over 90 per cent It was his contention that any city having a 90 per cent tax collec- ton registered was to be complimented.
 Time is going to show that far from giving Waterbury Ian inefficient and Wasteful administration" the Hayes ad- n1inistration has accomplished great things in the face not merely of adverse business conditions, but also in the face of an imp1acable foe who resorted to every means to discredit, to besmirch, and to defeat. The financial bankruptcy pre- dicted in such gloomy terms for this city has never materialized. It never will so long as such men as Mayor Hayes and Controller Daniel J. Leary remain in power. The people of Waterbury must realize now that false prophets are with us.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-07
Fifty Years Hence

Fifty years from now the people of that period are going to bless their fore fathers who had the foresight and the courage to go ahead with such plans as those now being put into operation down in the Tennessee River valley. Had the IVA not been created a vast American desert would doubtless have spread out from this area, perhaps even meeting the growing desert areas of the midwest. But fortunately the Roosevelt administration and individual legislators, notably Sena- tor George w. Norris of Nebraska, ac- complished their purpose admirably.
 We have now instead of bare hillsideS and raging river in the flood seasons a region that is covered with growth Grass has been planted; seedlings are placed at frequent intervals along the former denuded lands. The few million that have already been set out-black locust, pine, and hybrid poplar = will grow quickly. As they grow interspersed among them will be more valuable black walnut, oaks, and yellow poplar. The area in time will be a hardwood forest that will return immense dividends.
 Along submarginal lands will be plac- ed mulberry, perSimmon, black walnut, wild cherry, pawpaw, pecan, and hickory trees, ones that will not merely reforest these acres, but will provide annual crops to aid the farmer Soil conservation has never been attempted on such gi- gantic scale as down in Tennessee. Some of us will never live to see or hear about the final result, but we can draw conso- lation today in the fact that the job has been well started and success is positive. Let us hope that similar projects will soon show as much progress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-07

Such compliments must be deserved High praise continues to be showered down upon Mayor Thomas J. Spellacy of Hartford. Commenting on his success sion to the office at his inaugural this week the Hartford Courant said, "He need feel no restraint except that which the law imposes and such he puts upon himself. He is admirably equipped by native talent, by education, by his un- derstanding of governmental machinery and by his knowledge of human nature to make first class mayor. That he will earnestly strive to do so may be believed. To the extent that he succeeds in his good intentions he will receive the sup port of all citizens who place the welfare of Hartford above their party affiliations and their prejudiceS. - Such phrases are refreshing after others voiced by the g.op. press of the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-07

The biennial election passes with Meriden continuing among the Democratic strongholds of the state, ranking in this respect with such cities as Waterbury, New Ha- ven, Hartford and New Britain, and, we believe, continuing as the most democratic of them all.
 Notwithstanding the def1ections of yesterday, when the republicans took one place on the school board and three places in the aldermanic body, the democrats are still bet ter entrenched than in any other city, not excepting neighbor Wa terbury, which has laid claim to the democratic championship.
 Our election will probably be compared with Waterbury's recent one, where Mayor and Lieutenant Governor Hayes had to contend with revived republican party. He was further handicapped, however, by an independent-democratic ticket, while here Mayor Smiths party presented united leadership to the enemy and was further aid- ed by split in the republican ranks.
 There will be many "ifs" concern ing the local vote and many con- lectures as to the local trend in next years national election. The fact stands out, however, that Mayor Smith adn associates made better showing than many citi- zens will credit them with, consid- ering it was the fourth tirpe at bat for his party and many toes can be trod upon in that time to con- siderably offset the best of political organizations.
 The democratic victory does not detract from the excellence of the run made by former Representative Frank Quinlan for the republicans against stiff odds, including the aftermath of primaries fight and an independent republican ticket in the field, led by Attorney Lewis Somers as the representative of a taxpayers association. To citizens who profess to know their politics it will appear that the local repub- lican party has gone through the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-07
Purpose Is Good

Whatever comes of the meeting that took place in Hartford yesterday with of ficials of public and private relief agen- cies in Connecticut in attendance, at least there is satisfaction in the knowl- edge that authorities realize that only coordinate efforts will now solve the problem of relief When the federal gov ernment stepped into the role. of relief administrator it absorbed tremendous responsibility. We don't believe that any of this responsibility has been shirked, but we do think that perhaps efficiency and thoroughness of accomplishment may have been sacrificed.
 There should be some cooperative ef- fort on the part of all agencies to place he scope of their work m one central
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-07

''There is no sound argument in favor of allowing trucks on the Merritt Park way" said Representative Schuyler Mer- ritt recently. That, we presume, does not cover the event of war In the event of war in which this country would be plunged, the Bridgeport Chamber of Con- merce has seemed to provide for the emergency. It would turn the parkway over to the federal government so that trucks rolling from the munition capital of the state, Bridgeport, could proceed smoothly and rapidly right into the ship ping center of the United States, New York Some mothers don't raise their boys to be soldiers; surely Connecticut isn't building parkway to be military road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-07
Nook a Day
To Conquer Mexico Sam Houston's Plan
 Bv BRUCE CATION

In the. year 1860, when the war between the states was just about to begin, a great idea came to old Sam Houston, governor of Texas. This idea was nothing less than scheme for the conquest of Mexico to be undertaken by Texas Rang CTS and auxiliary forces under the general direction of Governor Hous- ton himself.
 The result, as the governor saw it, would be an American protec- torate over Mexico, sudden wave of patriotism that would avert the threatened conflict between north and southland, eventually, the election of Sam Houston as presi- dent of the United States.
 The plan fell through, partly be- cause Houston couldn't get prom ise of cooperation from the U. S. military commander in Texas, who happened to be a colonel named Robert E. Lee, and partly because the Civil War came on too fast. But it almost worked, and its de- tails are fully revealed in Walter Prescott Webb's new book, "The Texas Rangers"
 Professor Webb has written a complete history of this famous frontier organizations century of history, and a right interesting book 1t is. He traces the organi- zation back to its birth in the pe- riod of Texan independence, fol- lows its career down through in- numerable fights with Indians. Mexicans, and bad men generally, and tells many exciting stories about it.
 The Rangers were tough. right from the start, although until the Colt revolver was invented they had to fight on foot. Their heyday was the stormy post-Civil war era, when they lived through scenes of reckless daring quite as spectacular as anything the dime novelists ever invented.
 Published by the Houghton Miff- lin O.. the book costs s6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-07
Question Box
o. What is monks cloth?

o. What is monks cloth?
 A. A coarse heavy fabric in bas- ket weave, originally made of wor- sted and used for monks habits. It is now chiefly made of cotton or linen and used for draperies.
 o. Who was president when the first United States census was taken?
 A. George Washington. The first census was taken in 1790.
 e. What is the Jewish popula- tion of the world?
 A. The estimated population is E, 200, 900.
 @. When should Pearly Ever lasting flowers be cut for dyeing?
 A. Cut before the flowers are fully opened, and hang them invert- ed in a dry place. When dried and partially opened they may be dyed with any of the dyes ordinarily used for cotton.
 Q.Where is the Colorado river in South America?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-07

sons for this view are: (1) Con. gress is an excellent campaign forum which both the democrats and republicans will exploit to the limit; CD many members who are none too sure of reelection would rather remain in Washington as long as possible before facing the voters back home A fav- orite resting posture of RepreSeIl- tative Jim Buchanan, chairman of the House Appropriations com- mittee, is to climb on top of Q table and seat. himself cross-- legged, tailor-wise. Buchanan is noted among his colleagues for two things, small hands and feet, and extraordinary skill at poker. The New York chapter of the Railway and Locomotive His torical society has presented to the Smithsonian Institution a miniature photograph of Horatio Allen, the first railroad engineer in the USA. The picture was made by a French photographer after Allen became famous as 6 consulting engineer and railroad builder.
 For Cheaper Coal
 The Bituminous Coal Conmis- sion is preparing to spring sur- prise on the industry. It will pro- pose that coal grades be reduced from ninety, the present num- Der, to only eight or ten. The. com- mission believes this will make for cheaper costs to consumers. Among the eleven portraits of the late Speaker Henry Rainey offered for sale to the House of Representatives, is one by Mrs. Henry H. Woodring, wife of the assistant secretary of war and daughter of Massachusetts Demo- cratic Senator Marcus Coolidge. Addressing Washington University in St. Louis recently, Representative Maury Maverick remarked: Many Congressmen have to listen to professors, but I am one of the few congress- men of such high degree of in- telligence that I can lecture to professors"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-07
After-Electi0n Thoughts Meriden Still Places Herself at Top of List of
 Democratic Strongholds in Connecticut.
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MERIDEN JOURNAL

cleaners and will become a real contender in coming elections.
 The valiant fight made by the new independent party for the tax payers was well received as shown by its substantial vote and the election of two of its members.
 The election is over but the de- precision is still with us. Politics should be forgotten for a time while thought is concentrated on grave municipal problems with full support given the administration that was endorsed at the polls, in any measures designed to benefit the community as whole. Mayor Smith joins the honor list of may oral two-termers and should be encouraged by the voters endorse ment to give his best service in the ensuing two years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-12-07

these test questions? Turn to
 last page for the answers.
 1. What is the general term for the killing of one human being by another?
 3. What is the letter postage rate to Alaska?
 3. Name the ancient capital of the Assyrian empire on the Tigris river opposite the modern city of Mosul.
 4. What is the name for the se- flies of campaigns undertaken by the Christians of western Europe from lO96 to 129l for the recovery of the Holy Land from the Mohanl- medans? , s. Who was Charlotte Crabtreef
 6. What are homonyms?
 2. Name the states that were formed from the Louisiana pur- chase.
 8. Name the father of Noah as recorded In Genesis.
 g. Who wrote the novel, "The Wo- man in Winter"
 10. To what division of the ani- mal kingdom do crabs, Holsters. and shrimps bel0ng9