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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-16
ONE JAP PANESE
 OFFICIAL HAS
 BEEN RECALLED
Rear Admiral Mitzunami Is Relieved of Duties Tn
 Shanghai Area
PANAY INCIDENT
 GIVEN AS REASON
Tokyo Is Trying to Make Amends, Devising Sat
 isfactory Settlement

SHANGHAI, Dec. 16. Rear Admiral Teizo Mitsunami, Chief of the Japanese Naval Aerial Operations at Shanghai, has been relieved of his post as the result of the Panay bombing.
 The Domei, Japanese news agency, which carries the an- ncuncement, said his removal indicates conclusively the Jap anese Government is acting swiftly to carry out it's pledge to the United States Govern ment to punish officers respOn- sible for the attack on the gun boat Panay.
 The Domei explained that Mitsunami has been recalled be- cause most of the lombard ments in China have been car ried out by Japanese naval planes.
 Observers said they believed the Panay bombing and other attacks may have been made by young officers who disregarded efforts of their commanders to control their actions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-16
MUTINEERS
 ARE GUILTY
Sitdown Strik e Aboard American Steamer Ends
 Tn Conviction Today

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Dec. 16. "A Federal jury has convicted all IA defendants in the Algic ship mutiny trial on both counts of the indictment charging endeavor to conspire and revolt as the result of sitdown strike in Montevideo on September 10.
 The Captain of the steamer gave the men a certain time to return to their positions after he had is sued commands, which they did but not until after the ship had been delayed some time by the sitdown strike.
 The Captain brought oh ar e s upon the return of the ship to Baltimore and the Government pressed the case.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-16
DRIVE BEGUN
 ON GAMBLING
 IN ANCHORAGE
District Attorney Orde r; All Games of Chance
 Removed

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Dec. 16,-- The lid has been clamped on all lotteries, punch boards, card games and all gambling devices in this city.
 District Attorney J. w. Kehoe and Marshal c. J. Todd issued the order, setting a precedent. Old timers say it is the first time card games have ever been forbidden here.
 Deputy Marshal Joe Bell spent two days keeping up with orders to notify merchants and others to remove gambling paraphernalia ot all sorts from their establishments
 The drive was started in response to a flood of complaints that fam fly money was going into gambling while larders at home went empty
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-16
GREAT BRITAIN
 TO TAKE ACTION

LONDON, Dec. 16. = A movement to urge Great Britain to send more warships to China waters in an attempt to "rehabilitate British pres tige," is under way, according to reports, and will be put for ward in the House of Con- mons.
 The plea is expected to be voiced next Tuesday in a de- bate on foreign affairs.
 The plea to send more Brit ish war craft into China waters is certain to be made unless the situation in the Orient eases by that time.
 It will be contended that fleet reinforcement will put Ia quick stop to the attacks on British ships, especially in the Shanghai area.
 SHANGHAI. Dec. 16.-Colin Mc-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-16
NEW DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED BY
 JUNEAU C. OF C,
Folta, Carter, McDermott, Wester, Adams, Dyer,
 Martin Chosen

Nomination and election of di- rectors for the coming year centered the attention of the Juneau Cham Der of Commerce at it's weekly lun- cheon at Percy's Cafe this noon. The following slate of seven brought in by the nominating committee were unanimously elected without opposition:
 George w. Folta, Assistant Dis trict Attorney who has been Pres ident for the last year.
 Charles w. Carter, head of the c w. Carter Mortuary.
 Francis E. McDermott of the Ju- neau Lumber Mills.
 Wilbur Wester, Manager of the Gastineau Hotel
 Horace O. Adams, Juneau agent for the Alaska Steamship Company Tom Dyer, local manager of the Standard Oil Company.
 R. B. Martin Assistant Manager of the Alaska Electric Light and Power Company.
 The nominating committee was made up of Allen Shattuck, H. L. Faulkner and M. S. Whittier
 The newly elected directors will meet on December 29 for the pur- pose of electing a President, two Vice Presidents and Secretary to function during the new year.
 There will be no meeting of the Chamber next Thursday due to the Christmas holiday, it was announc- ed by President Folta
 A. E. Karnes, Territorial Commis- sioner of Education, gave a brief account of his trip east on educa- tional matters at today's meeting pointing out that $12,000 in Federal funds had been obtained to aid in carrying on vocational work in the Territory.
 Dean Sherman, advertising man, who with Mrs Sherman, daughter of Judge and Mrs. George F. Alexan- der, is visiting in the city, was a guest of the Chamber
 A letter from Alaska Delegate Anthony J. Dimond expressed confi- dence that a coastal air route from Seattle to Juneau would be estab-
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-16
Whdt It Means--SectiOnaliSm
 in Modern America
By MORGAN M. BEATTY AP Feature Service Writer

The 1887 Congress is getting a taste of sectional controversies which smack of the issues that once led America into civil war.
 Again, question of dollars and cents is paramount. The north and the south, the east and the west, all want to be sne of their economic places in the sun.
 But now, as in antebellum days, there is a moral side issue besides. Then it was slavery. Today, it's lynch law.
 Two highly important pieces of Legislation before Congress can il- lustrate the main squabble. They are
 First, the wage and hour bill:
 This plan would guarantee work ers a wage of at least 40 cents an hour in 40 hour week. North ern Congressmen, especially those who have heavy labor vote in their district, are all for it. Southern Congressmen have bottled up the scheme in the House Rules Com mittee.
 Why?
 One answer appears in depart ment of Labor survey This little pamphlet says nearly half the un- skilled labor in the south is paid less than 40 cents an hour. If 40 cent pay should become universal, southern employers would have to shell out wage increases to nearly half their workers. On the other hand, the new law wouldn't cut much ice in the north.
 Perhaps that explains why Sen ator Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr., from textile-making New England, voted for the wage and hour bill. It's no secret that New England textile mills have been moving south.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-16
3 INJURED IN
 CAR COLLISION
Army Engineer Officer and Wife Are Hurt-Anoth-
 CT Has Fractured Skull

SEATTLE, Dec. 16.-Capt. Ar thur Trudeau, Military Assistant to the United States Engineers office and his wife, Helen, were serious ly injured in a collision of their sedan and a truck.
 First Lieut.. George Kumpe, 26 of the Engineers Corps, on leave from the Philippines, has a frac- tured skull and his condition is grave. He is the son of Col. George E. Kumpe, Officer-in- Charge of the Signal Corps, United States Army with headquarters here.
 Capt. Trudeau was driving the se- dan at the time.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-16
Boycott Urged On Toys
 Made in Japan

DETROIT, Mich, Dec. 16.- . Declaring that "a Japanese . . made toy for the American . . child is a bomb for Chinese child" Homer Martin, Presi- . dent of the United Automobile . Workers today urged a boy . colt against Japanese goods. Parents have an opportuni- . . ity to show opposition to ag- . gressor nations by refusing to . . buy gifts made in Japan" he . . said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-16
Morgan Freezes Chin Giving Aid
 To Pilot CiNanl
Crashed Pilot Is Unable to Take Off with Temporary
 Repairs Made to Plane

POINT BARROW, Alaska, Dec. Is. Sergt. Stanley R. Morgan has re- turned here after taking needed tools to Harold Gillian, down at Cape Malkett. Morgan struck a blizzard coming back, also rough ice, and froze his chin from having to drive his snowmobile with his head out of the window to see where he was going.
 Gillian later radioed he was un- able to take off in his plane with the temporary repairs made.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-16
British Wage Scale, Lower
 Annual Employment, Giren
 Some Attention NOlU in U. $.
By PRESTON GROVER

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16.-A pros porous English builder spent a week or so visiting in important circles here recently and his comment on the British labor and. industrial situation prompted some new think ing over here.
 The builder is John Laing of Lon don, head of J. L. Lalng and son Ltd, described here as one of the largest construction firms in Eng land.
 Laing apparently made no effort to outline for his American listen CTS what he thought of the Amer ican labor problem. He simply drew comparisons between the current policy in Britain and previous ones British building labor, he said received wage increases from time to time as prosperity began its re- turn there a few years ago. Ult1- mately, however, a change in the method of making the increases de- yeloped. Instead of increasing the hourly wage with resultant in- crease in building costs, working men were given assurance of stead fer work during the year which would given them an annual income equal to what an hourly wage in- crease would have brought them. REDUCE HOUSE COST
 The result was that the workmen were kept busy over longer period each year. They built more hous- es, and the houses cost less and thus were more easily sold.
 Laing said British house builders were employed 48 to 50 weeks a year. In America, some of his au- ditors estimated, house builders were at work not more than 30 weeks a year on the average. The resulting deduction is that Amer ican house builders produce only 30 weeks worth of work for their an- nal income, and house costs are comparably higher.
 Laing estimated that the unit cost of house in England had been reduced 30 per cent by the new method of calculating wages on an annual base instead of an hourly base.
 Of course actually the working man is paid a lower rate per hour than he would be paid if he earned the same annual income in 30 weeks But the lower cost of building hous- es has been a spur to British in- dustry for some time.
 CAUSED SOME EXAMINATION
 There are many valid arguments against such a course, one of which is that if the working man consents (Coptin,1ed m pape TWOl
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-16
BLACK RESIGNS
 FROM CHI. COM,

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 16. - The Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention an- nounces that Associate Justice Hugo L. Black, of the Supreme Court of the United States, has resigned as la member of its Public Relations Committee, United States Senator Joseph William Bailey. of North Carolina, has been named successor to Black.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-16
MARKING TO
 BE ENTERED
 TOMORROW
Japanese Forces Plan Tri- umphal March Into
 City Friday

SHANGHAI, Dec. 15,-The Japan csc forces plan a formal triumphal entry into the fallen Chinese cap- ital of Nanking tomorrow after noon.
 Other Japanese columns, accord ing to the Japanese spokesman. are continuing the push into the in- terior of China.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-16
 OPERATORS
 MAY STRIKE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 - The CIO headquarters here announce that the Postal Telegraph opera tors in New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh. Buffalo. Detroit and Washington, will soon strike to en- force the company to negotiate with the American Radio Tele- graphers' Association.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-16
Wilkins May Fly Out from
 Point Barrow

POINT BARROW, Alaska Dec. 16.-Sir Hubert Wilkins says he will probably make his Polar flights, searching for the six missing So- viet fliers, form here instead of Aklavik Few people realize that one Polar flight is equal to the dis tance across the Atlantic, with many more hazards" said Wilkins.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-16
ALASKA PILOT LOSES ONE LEG
 BY REPUTATION
Operation, However, Done in Such Manner Hub
 bard Can Fly Again

SEATTLE, Dec 16.-Dr. Roger Anderson said the courage of Percy Hubbard, Alaska flier, plus the skill of modern surgery, will permit Hubbard to fly again despite am putation of his right foot, injured in a plane crash at Fairbanks in July, 1886.
 Amputation was done in such a manner that Hubbard will still be able to pilot his plane.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-16
EXPEDITION
 IS DRIFTING
 ON ICE CAKE
North Pole Scientific Sta tion Reported South
 bound on Foe

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16. - The Soviet Embassy here announces that advices have been received from Moscow that the members of Russia's North Pole scientific sta- tion, which is drifting south on a huge ice cake, are safe and serene after six months charting the Po- lar ocean currents.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-12-16
The Farm Bill Fight

Second of the sectional controver- sies rages around the farm bill. This measure has been battered around in Congress for weeks.
 The trouble is the bill requires farmers to devote less of their land to five basic crops-wheat, corn, cotton. rice and tobacco. Farmers in every section of the country are wondering what is going to happen to the land that will be released in other sections for new purpos-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-15
Raymond Ahrens Is ~a Birthday Guest

MT. and Mrs. James Ahrens of Highland avenue entertained on Saturday afternoon in honor of their son, Raymond, who celebrated his fifth birthday. The decorations were orange and black in keeping with Halloween. A large birthday cake formed the centerpiece for the table. Entertainment was enjoyed during the afternoon with the fol- lowing guests participating, Midgie EvlttS and Raymond Ahrens, sing ing and Kathryn Ann Oliver and Jean O'Donnell, fancy and tap daac- ing. A delicious luncheon was served. The guest of honor was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. :hH >,,s.s.
 Those present were: Midgie Evitts, Jean O'Donnell, Betty Jane ' Connor, Kathryn Ann Oliver, ,Jr., Richard O,Donnell, Shirley and Charles Curtlss, James Belirin, Bar , bara and Eleanor Burns, Rosemary Moore, Sandra Lacy, Joan and Nancy Lou Chipman, Dorothy To- masaitis, Madeline. Fitzgerald, James and Raymond Ahrens, Helen ' Burns, Muriel Harrington, Mrs. R. Oliver Mrs. J. Moore, Mrs. J. C'Donnell, Mrs. o. CurtisS, Mrs. o. E:Vitts, Mrs. J. Chipman, Mrs. J. Belirin, Mrs. c. Oliver and MT. end Mrs. J. AhrenS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-15
St. Joseph's Students
 Plan Junior Dance

Margaret Golden is the general chairman in charge of the junior class dance which will be given Fri- day, October 20. She will be as- sisted by the following committee: Rosalind O'Connor, tickets and pro- grams; Betty Lawton, music; Alice Brinley, decorations; Bernice Gaug- gel, refreshments; Eleanor Fresher, publicity. W Anita Roche, junior, and Mar garet Reilly, sophomore, have been reelected as representatives of their classes in, the student association. Mary Fortin was elected the rep- resentative from the senior class. No one has been chosen as yet from the freshmen class. ~;f
 The Hartford Art School has bor- rowed three paintings from the col- lege for their exhibition of local painters. These are Beach Picnic and Riders in Central Park by Mil- ton Avery and Silos by Edith Bris. COG Stevens.
 Dr. Margaret Kennedy attended the International Psychological Con- vention which was held in Paris in August.
 Dr. Eugene Langan did research during the summer on sulfanilamide derivatives at t'Se University of Illinois and is continuing this work at the college. The results are be- ing tried out at Johns Hopkins Uni- verSity. ar
 Rita Crawford and Helen Ryan, accompanied by Miss Margaret Cal- lahan, head of the sociology depart- ment, are attneding the American Prison Association in Philadelphia this week.
 Thirty-flve girls from the econ. omics class, accompanied by Miss Mary Holleran, will visit the New York Stock Exchange on Wall street and the Curb Exchange today,
 MT. and Mrs. Malcom O'Leary have returned from their wedding trip and have taken up their resi- dence at 4 Grandview avenue. Mrs. O'Leary is the former Helen stephen of Aurora street.
 Miss Marion Whitcomb of Lewis ton, Me-, is spending several days as the guest of MT. and Mrs. Frank Ponham of Watertown avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-15
Comforting Designs
 For. Quilts

shown here are i've quilt patterns especially suitable for using small pieces of print, and you will un- doubtedly wish one or more of these. No. C78l is the English Daisy pat tern which combines patchwork and applique to make lovely quilt. C367 Is known as both the poinsetta and String of Beads quilt-it Is ap- plique. C367 is the Corsage Bou- auet, another lovely applique pat- tern. C343 Is the Dahlia using 12 different prints around the yellow center, and C70S is best known perhaps as the Endless Chain. It Is 0 pieced quilt. Each number brings complete cutting guide and directions for the quilt designat- ed.
 To order, ask for number desired and enclose 10 cents stamps or coin. (Any three 10 cent Make It Yourself" patterns only 26 cents). Address your order to Waterbury Democrat, Make It Yourself Pat tern Bureau, BOX 186, Kansas City Mo. Be sure to give name and com piete address.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-15
'AAUW State Federation
 Meeting Monday Morning

Monday, October l8, at il o'clock. MT. N. Searle Light, director of the Bureau of Field Service has ar- ranged program which will inc clude short talks by heads of de- partments, a luncheon meeting with members of the state staff, 8 visit to the department of research studies and the professional library and at the end of the program a visit to the Children's Museum.
 It is believed that this trip to the State Department of Education will provide contacts with our state leaders, an appreciation of the struc- ture of the state services, an ac- quaintance with the location of source materials and an increased familiarity with the problems and the means of public education in Connecticut.
 This meeting is open to interest," ed persons who are not members of the federation.
 The Waterury Substitute Teachers association will hold @ meeting at the Hotel Elton on Monday evening, October 18, 2 o'clock. Miss Jean nette Frechetti, president, will con- duct the business meeting which will be followed by g social All members are urged to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-15
LauraIton Alun1nae Has Annual Autumn Meeting
-Orrichio photo.

the luncheon the Alumnae remained for a social hour. Officers who assisted Miss Leary are Misses Gen. evieve Halpine, first vice-president, New Milford; Rita Cox, second vice. president, New Haven; Gertrude Holmes, recording secretary, Bridge port; Bernice Carho, corresponding secretary, Middletown; Mary Camp bell, corresponding secretary, Derby: Constance Ballard, treasurer, Stam- ford; Mrs. J. Larkin, assistant treas- urer, Stamford; executive commit tee: Mrs. D. shugrue, Torrirgton; {; Mrs. George Holmes, Bridgeport; Mrs. William Ryan, Meriden; Miss Rosemary O'sullivan, New Haven; Genevieve Gallagher, Wallingford Miss Mary Campbell, Derby, chair. man of publicity. :" ..'
 Misses Lillian White and Georg- ianna Steinert of North Main street are spending @ few days in New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-15

Alumnae from New England, New York, and New Jersey attended the thirtieth annual business meeting and autumn tea of the Lauralton Hall Almnae Association held at Lauralton Hall, Milford. resently. Miss Charlotte E. Leary, of An sonia, president, presided. Guests of honor were Sisters of Mercy who are Lauralton graduates. Re- ports of the numerous activities for the past year as read by the secre- tary. Miss Mary Campbell of Derby, showed the splendid cooperation ot members. Excellent reports were read by the regents of the various chapters, Miss Josephine Kelly for Torrington, Miss Claire Murray for Derby -Ansoria, Mrs. William Ryan for Meriden, Mrs. F. Wyn1le for Nor walk-Stamford, and Mrs. George Holmes for Bridgeport. At'the con- clusion of the business meeting tea was served, the classes of 1885, 1886. 1887, acting as hostesses. Following
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-15
Personal

MT. and Mrs. Bernard O'Neill have returned to their home on East Liberty street after spending several days in Providence, R. I.
 Miss Josephine Lewis of West Main street is spending a few days in New York.
 Miss Elizabeth OBrien of South Main street is visiting friends in Newark, N. J., for a few days.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Thornton of Pine street are in New York for the weekend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-15

In bridge. the term lend play" is rather loosely used to designate a play, usually by the declarer, by which a defender Is forced Into a lead (generally on the eleventh trick) that will give declarer a trick he would have lost had he been forced to lead the suit himself. To know the play will increase the per- centage of fulfilled contracts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-15

Vests opening, highly unconven- tional, and usually. Q losing play as the top of e doubleton, did no harm, He held the first trick and the suit was continued. East won with the ten and continued with the jack, which South won with the ace.-
 South now led Q heart and played the queen from dummy, when West played Q small card. He played e club from dummy, winning with the ace in his own hand. Now another heart was led. If West now played the ace the game would be easy for I SOLUTION TO PREVIOUS 1 CONTRACT PROBLEM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-15

South, but he again ducked and the king in dummy won.
 South now cashed three more club tricks, and on the last club trick, West discarded the ace of hearts.
 East still held the high diamond and South now took his one chance to make the contract, namely that East held the spade king. He led his losing diamond East won and cashed the jack of hearts, and now could do nothing but lead a spade.
 South cashed the queen of spades in dummy and the ace in his own hand for the two tricks needed to make his contract.
 Copyright, 1887, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-15
CORNELL CONTRACT CLUB

CORNELL CONTRACT CLUB Top scorers in the Thursday eve- ming session of the Cornell Contract club conducted by Mrs. John 0. ,Moriarty were: North and South Mrs. George Bolger and Mrs. Joseph Mcr\Eanus, .5e0; Miss Mary Culliton and Miss Jane Cunningham, .bfTSS, East and West-Miss Belle Waters and Mrs. Earl Mcdanil, .e76 and Mrs. Charles Stocker and Miss Eva Johnson, .670.
 The standing to date is as follows: st0cker- -Zibell, B75; Waters -McG Gam, 66O, and Boyle-McNellis, 660.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-15

The first state educational con- ference for 51937-3S of the State Federation of American Association of University Women will meet In the iofi1ceS of the State Department of Education on the third floor of the state office building at Hartford
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-15
Personal
LocaEMenabers Attend Women Voters Conference

sixteen members of the water bury chapter of the League cf Wo- men Voters attended the conference of the chairinen Of local committees in New Haven and Middlesex cogin- ties ct the Y. W. 0. A. in that city today. The waterbury women took part at round table meetings