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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-16
The Relief Appropriation
(New York Times)

(New York Times)
 The House Of Representatives has been in revolt against the Administrations wishes in the matter of 100000 be allotted to WPA in a lump for the sup port of 'work-reef" during the next fiscal year. The House "earmarked" more than one-third of this amount for other incidental purposes Most of the sum thus set aside tagged for public works which will be expensive to build than "work-relief" projects, but which will make more impressive show ing in the communities in which they constructed sruction in flood control and in water conservation. MT. Hopkins promptly estimated that this diversion of funds from WPA would 500000 600000 persons to be dropped from the relief rolls. Admnis tration leaders in the House sought to restore the appropriation to the form in which the President desires it.
 The issue raised by this controversy presents something of a Hobsons choice. On the hand, the revoters in Congress insist that the legislative branch of the Government is properly responsible for Federal expenditures and that to place a gigantic umpsum appropriation in the hands of the Executive is create instrument of political pressure. On the other hand, "earmarkng" part of the relief fund for purposes especially desired by certain members of Congress of porkbarrel tactics. One evil the other is inherent in the present system it stands. What is needed is change in the system itself decentralization of administrative responsi biity the matter of relief and to the fullest extent that it is possible, non-potca control of all relief funds. sf
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-16
Horoscope "The stars incline
 but do not cOmpeP'
THURSDAY, JUNE IT, 1887

l THURSDAY, JUNE IT, 1887 Astrologers read this as an unim- portant day in planetary direction. It is one of the periods during which it is wise to complete mat ters in hand and to avoid risks of all sorts.
 ] There is a sign of mild promise for those who make plans under jthis sway. It is fortunate for ar chitects as well as builders, and for practical persons as we'll as dream CTS.
 | Uncertainty regarding world con- ditions may now retard projects of importance. Warning is given that international breaches of faith may precipitate difficulties in Europe and Asia.
 Warning has been given many times by the seers who foresee dan gers in speculation. Fluctuating stocks will tempt many persons to take risks. The venture promising quick returns will lure the unwary.
 Military training camps will at tract many young men while young women will become interested in nursing and Red Cross training.
 Roads and conditions affecting them will be widely discussed and demands for public funds may be even more pressing than they have been
 Dentists are to profit this sum- mer, for many will experience trou- ble with teeth and with diseases af- fecting them.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of anx- iety regarding investments. The stars appear to presage happy is- sues from di if GU ties. Women should profit through wise use of money
 Children born on this day probab- ly will be talented, prudent and trustworthy. Subjects of this sig1, of Gemini may have Cancer char acteriStics.
 Charles Francis Gounod, compos- CT, was born on this day 1913. 9th CTS who have celebrated it as a birthday include Robert J. Collier. editor and publisher, 1876; Charles Frohman, theatrical producer, 1860.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-16

to- Alaska waters to spawn. The most ex- perienced draftsrnan of the Government should be detailed for the drafting of such act, for the reason that the rights and the power of the Government and the interest over the years of hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of our citizens and potential citi- zens involved or will be involved. The question is one of the highest moment, of the greatest importance, and therefore the draft ing of the proposed legislation should be un- dertaken by those who have the most experi- ence and the greatest skill. For that reason I have hesitated to present here bill of my own. But presently, if no one else attempts it. I shall present bill for the protection of the fisheries of Alaska along the lines herein indicated and ask for its consideration and passage by Congress This question does not affect Alaska only-it affects the entire Nation and it involves not only the immediate well fare of some thousands of our citizens but it involves a vitally important question of na- tional policy
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-16
Where Lincoln Lived
Seattle Post-Intelligencer)


 The patriotic throngs attending the dedication of Rutledge Tavern in the restored Lincoln village at New Salem, June IT. will see the Illinois countryside Lincoln loved it.
 Nature itself has joined in the restoration provid- ing a setting of foliage and flowers and green felGs in happy contrast to the drought of recent years
 This is the beautiful country from which Abra- ham Lincoln derived his inspiration.
 The inspiration is still there, for every American young old
 America will profit greatly from this restoration of the scenes of Lincolns youth.
 We live in a time when the road youth must travel is not easy.
 But was the way of youth ever easy?
 Certainly it not easy in Lincolns time
 The thoughtful visitor to the Lincoln village will gain appreciation of the depths of courage and of the indomitabe fighting spirit of the man who made his opportunities in a sphere of such apparent hardship and restructon.
 The modern youth who still think life limits his after seeing the setting in which Lincoln early life lived will lack the qualities of success which are necessary in time they in his
 The Lincoln tradition is one of Americas greatest spiritual assets.
 The restored Lincoln village preserving the phy- sca facts of his will give us better understand ing of the spirit that raised him from humble cabin to the eminence of immortality.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-16
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

Q. How should a bride sign the personal notes of acknowledgements for her wedding gifts?
 A. Jane Brown, Brown of course being her husbands name Mrs Frank Brown would be too formal when writing to a friend.
 Q. Is it obligatory for a person to take some of every dish served by a hostess?
 A. It is better to take from the majority of them. It would be very rude to refuse three or four dishes.
 Q. Should the word meet" be used when making an introduction?
 A. No; this world should be avoided
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-16
Room for Both
Cincinnati Enquirer

Cincinnati Enqurer)
 In speech at meeting of social workers recently Governor M Clifford Townsend of Indiana remarked: T suppose some of you waiting to hear me say something about the merit system Well here go out on the limb. I'll discuss it and you do the saving" With this good-humored preface, Governor Townsend declared himself to be an advocate of the party responsibility principle for running public office T understand" said Governor Townsend, that government perpetually by inexperienced people would get into hopeless tangle while one run by an unrecalable society of office-holderS soon would be no democracy" In that sentence Governor Townsend described the extremes to which government may go Unfortunately, it is usually the extremes which are dealt with in most debates civil service and the merit system Advocates of civil service often regard the political system the extreme in ineffciency Politicians the other hand, usually oyerpaint the dangers of oligarchy through civil service.
 Between the two is the happy medium, and there is for both efficiency and democratic processes None but the extremists desire to get away from party responsibility Any civil service plan drawn with modicum of reasoning leaves for party responsi- biity the policy determining places of government It obviously would be unwise to go beyond that point But it is equally unwise to argue that democracy and party responsibility cannot be served unless members the party in power occupy all positions in the gov ernment But while the two undesirable extremes are discussed in so many of the arguments civil
 service insufficient attention usually is paid to the existence of the happy medium between the two
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-16
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say, T love to read good books" Say, T like to read good books E
 Often Mispronounced: Fatima, Pronounce fat-i-ma, first syllable as fat, as in it, as in ask unstress- ed, and accent first syllable.
 Synonyms: Finally, ultimately, conclusively.
 Word Study: Use a word three times and it is yours.' Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word Prejudice; preconceived judgment or opinion. He that never leaves his country is full of prejudices. = Goldini.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-16
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. C. Gordon

l. What would happen to a shot, gun fired under water? 2. How many people witnessed the first Kentucky Derby, and what was the purse?
 3. How many cubic inches are there in one cubic foot? 4. Which is the leading gold pro- ducing country of the world? 5. Who was the Goddess of Love?
 ANSWERS l. It would explode. 2. 10000 people, the purse was s2S5O.
 g. 1,728 cubic inches. 4 Africa produces about 54 per cent of the worlds gold. 5. Venus.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-16
HIGH SCHOOL DRAWS ATHLETES FROM AFAR

COLORADO SPRING GS, Col, June 16.-The Fountain Valley high school has reached far across the country for it's athletic stars.
 Ben Bryant of Chicago is the first string pitcher; Robert Wind sor of Boston, the catcher on the baseball team; Henry B. Parsons. tennis coach, rates William White of Minneapolis and Hugh Scott of St. Louis as his best players. Ho Hunter of Chicago pole vaults.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-16

JUNE lO, 1OA'
 pr. E. T. Albertson of Fort Will
 liam H. Seward had arrived from the south aboard the Jefferson and had examined men wishing to join
 the army.
 | yThe Juneau high pressure water 'system was nearing completion, and plans were underway to have a fireman crew give a trial run to test it's power
 The official program for Red
 Cross Week had been announced,
 including the following. Monday,
 flower sale during day; ball game
 and jitney dance at Thane in the evening; Tuesday, benefit program, Dream Theatre; Wednesday, smok- CT lat Elks' Hall; Thursday, benefit program at Coliseum Theatre; Sat urday, Trail of '98 Dance" at A. ,B. Hall; Monday. Palace Theatre benefit and dance at Perseverance.
 A dance was to be held in the Mayflower Island Pavilion for the benefit of the Douglas High School Cadets.
 F. A. J. Gallwas had taken over the goods in the M J. O'Connor store and was to continue the busi- ness.
 Officials of the U. s. District Court were to leave on the Jeffer- son for Ketchikan where the ad- journed term of court, started in May. was to be finished.
 The Juneau Democratic Club of ficers had voted to send congratu- lations to Delegate Charles A. Sul-' ger informing him of the approval of the club in regard to his course in Washington and urging his eff forts toward the appointment of Thomas Riggs, Jr., for Governor and R. J. Sommers for Surveyor-G eral. Officers elected by the club were John R. Vim, president, re- James J. Connors, vice. president; Harry F. Morton. secre- tary; James F. Hurley, assistant secretary; Harley J. Turner, treas urer; Allen Shattuck, w w. Casey, William E. Britt, Frank A. Boyle, and John w. Troy, board of man. agers.
 Major General John J. Pershing, of the American forces in France, was on the front with General Petain.
 The Ambulance Corps of ninety, formed among students of the Uni versity of Washington, had left Se- attle for Allentown, Pa, for a final course before going overseas. Juneau temperature had ranged from 40 to 53 degrees. The day was clear.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-16
ENROLLING

Dorothy Stearns Roff's Dancing Glasses for summer session now en- rolling. Studio 526 5th St. Phone 2754. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-16

General Dawes senses a depression in 1939 and it not early for Hoover to run personal in the classified section denying responsbility-De- troit News.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-16

Texas legislature has outlawed betting on bridge games Chances are of the boys didn't do so well this session.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-16

It is alnios. possible to sell an automobile painted green in India because green is regarded there as an unlucky color.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-16

It remains sound logic that the guiltless do not have to shout about their innocence.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-16

Ginral Johnson has been quiet for so long now that he may be suspected of finally having got the ants out of his pants.-Detrot Free Press.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-16

At Ranking China you can get yourself cremat- ed for SIP that money here you ride all day in a day coach in July--San Francisco Chronicle
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-16

Add Definitions: A free country is where the government meddles with everything Beacon Journal.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-16
Fl A P P -
 -B I R I HID AY|

Tue Empire ertends congratula- tionS and best lUtshes today, their birthday anniUerSary, to the follo,o- ing:
 JUNE Is
 Mrs. Lisle F. Hebert Mrs. Peter Carlson
 Mrs. John PaStl Ben Leaning Guzzie Terzick James K. McAllister Frank Maier
 Ronald R. Lister
 M s. Whittier N
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-16

Juneau temperature had ranged from 40 to 5 degrees. The day was clear
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-16

Tcday's News Today,-Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-16
20 Years Ago
From The Empire
JUNE Is. 1917

JUNE Is, 1917 pr. E. T. Albertson of Fort Will liam H. Seward had arrived from the south aboard the Jefferson and had examined men wishing to join the army.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-16

The Juneau high pressure water system was nearing completion, and
 plans were underway to have a fireman crew give trial run to test it's power.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-16

The Ambulance Corps of ninety, formed among students of the Uni yersity of Washington. had left Se- attle for Allentown, Pa, for a final course before going overseas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-06-16

s Major General John J. Pershing,
 commander of the American forces in France, was on the front with
 General Petain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-01
Sorority Dance WM
 Be Held Ton1orroU

A change in the plans for the annual fall dinner dance to be given by the Sigma Tau Beta Sorority was discussed at special meeting last evening.
 Final arrangements were made to transfer the location of the dance from Meriden to the Copper room at the Elton Hotel. The dance IS be- ing held tomorrow evening.
 Miss Carolyn Pomponio is in charge of the arrangements, assisted by the following members: Elsie Engratt, Evelyn Morrissey, Jennie Cocchiola. Catherine Yarmela, Ann Naylor, Peggy Roberts, Louise Pat rick, Marie Damiani, Mildred Noren, Beatrice Pomponio and Rose Ar covia.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter A. Hayes of Hill street have had with them for a few days their son, Walter, Jr, @ student at Holy Cross College.
 MT. and Mrs. Foster Williams of Holyoke, Mass. are the guests of MT. and Mrs. John Hosier of East Main street for several days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-01

eration which frequently outweighs even aces and kings.
 One of the hands which stands out in my memory because of the unusual bidding situation and the extremely satisfactory result is the one shown today in which I held the West hand and D. G. Arnstein, transportation executive, was my partner.
 The feature of the hand, of cuorse, centers in the bidding. When South opened, I knew I did not need to hurry about bidding my unusual freak.
 Thus I passed until the opponents had bid game, and then came in at tho range of five, confident that I would be doubled. again passed when five hearts were doubled. d. though the hand should be Q spread, losing at most two clubs.
 of course, six was made without difYiculty, while North and South had six spades spread.
 (Copyright, iOa7, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-01
Events of Interest
DECEMBER

Dec. 1-Aid Society's German sup- per, First Lutheran hall.
 Dec. 1-Jewish Workers Alliance concert Women,s Club.
 Dec. 1-Men's Bible Glasses pro- gram, Grace M. E. church.
 Dec. 2-Sigma Tat Beta dance Mountain View lodge.
 Dee. '2-Annual fair and dinner, First M. E. church.
 Dec. 2-1nter- Racial committee dinner, Neighborhood house.
 Dec. 2-H. T. Strong, magician, Buckingham hall.
 Dec. 3-Daughters of Italy dln- ner-dance, Waverly Inn.
 Dec. SC. M. T. c. club dance The Elton.
 Dec. 3-Order of Rainbow barn dance, Wolcott hall.
 Dec. 3-Girls' Friendly Society show. St. Johns parish hall.
 Dec. 3-Alpha Phi Sorority gown pageant, Davenport hall.
 Dec. 3-Orpheus harp ensemble concert, Women's club.
 Dec. 4-Waterbury Junior League play, Women's club.
 Dec. B-Rev. Rockwell H. Potter at union service, First church.
 Dec. 5-Dr. H. E. Barnes, sociol- Dec. 5 - Elks Lodge Memorial Service, Elks' clb.
 oeist, at Beth-El auditorium.
 Dec. 7.S-Conn. Vegetable Grow CTS Association convention, The Elton.
 Dec. ! - William Lyon Phelps speaker at Women's Club.
 Dec. 9-Aviglianesa Auxiliary din- ner"dance, Waverly Inn.
 Dec. 0-Chicken pie supper, West Side Hill M. E. church. Dec. 0--Annual parish turkey sup per, All Souls church.
 Dec. 8-Christmas sale and card party, St. Paul's Episcopal church. Dec. 9.10 - Civic Theater play "Jsoy Meets Girl". Women's Club. Dec. 1O-Chase P. T. A. play, MI! Plain church gymnasium.
 Dec. 1l-Regina Leonard's revue and dance, Temple hall.
 Dec. 1l-William Nelson at A. A U.fW. at University Club. -2 Dec. II - Fold group supper Beth-El auditorium.
 Dec. 1s - Richard Halliburton Second church forum.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-01
Ouota Club Plans Complete For Lecture Tomorrow

be used for the welfare program of the Quota club, which sponsors ac- tivities for the needy and handi- capped girl of teen age. At Christ mas, the club provides for many girls of teen age in cooperation with the local social service agencies.
 MT. Strong's lecture features the ultra violet ray and polarized light The effects he produces are inde- scribably beautiful. Through re- markable development in producing intense polarized light, pictures of entrancing loveliness are flashed upon the screen. A roadside rock is transformed into a flaming jewel. Unseen beauties hidden in multi tudes of common objects are brought forth. MT. Strong's pro- gram Is unusual and unique. It is not a technical demonstration and therefore appeals to every, person who has the opportunity of witness sing 1t.
 Miss Mary Hennessey is chairman of the committee arranging for MT. Strong's appearance. Mrs. Mae H. Birt Is arranging the musical pro- gram which will consist of organ and orchestra selections, Miss Jen- nie O'Neill is chairman of the com- mittee on patrons and patronesses. Miss Grace Wolff is president of the club.
 A meeting of Santa Maria Circle, Daughters of Isabella will be held at 9 o'clock this evening at Hibernian hall.
 Miss Mabel R. Buckmaster of Rob- ert street is vacationing at St. Pe- tersburg, Florida.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-01

Announcement is made of the birth of 8 daughter on November 24th at the Griffin hospital in Der by to MT. and Mrs. Joseph Croce of Ansonia, formerly of this city Mrs. Croce is the former Ann Kardas. The couple are residing at S7 Rood avenue, Ansonia.
 their monthly meeting recently at the home of Miss Lima CaparaSso of Young street. After the business meeting a buffet luncheon was serv- ed. Those in attendance were: Ber- tha Paoloni, Rae Bisconti, Lima Ca. parasso, Marie Leon, Anna Poloni- ca, Marie Pinto, Dolores Paoloni and Ida Yannettl of Norwalk.
 A party was held recently in hon. or of Joseph Datelle of Avon ave- nue who celebrated his birthday. Entertainment was enjoyed. Those attending were: Joseph Datelle, Rae Bisconti, Louis Mendino, Katherine Frederick, Joseph Trainor, B. Ca rozza, Dave Dantino. Mary Orso, Ida Yannetti, John Taylor, Bertha Pao- lonis, Ottis Woolkie, Tina Caparass, Denny Caso, Anna Palonica, Robert White, Marie Leon Frank Guerra, Dolores Paoloni, Ronald Blair and MT. and Mrs. A. Delpo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-01
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
D. of l. To Hold
 Dance Friday

The committee in charge of the Daughters of Italy annual dinner dance to be held Friday evening, Dec. 3, at Waverly Inn completed plans for the dance at a meeting held Monday evening.
 The committee plans this to be one of their most successful dances and is headed by Mrs. Mary Deschino and assisted by: Mrs. Jo- seph Parziale, Mrs. Samuel Pinto, Mrs. Ludwig Carosella, Mrs. Anna Santasierra, Mrs. Louise Luccaro, Misses Olga E. Piola, Josephine vanni, Carmela Petricone, Elivra Naclerio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-01
Weddings
Women Voters To Gather TOnlOrrOID

Many members of the Waterbury League of Women Voters will jour- ney to Bridgeport tomorrow when the State League will conduct an edr .ational trip through depart ments of the city government. Mrs. Frank P. McEvoy, chairman ot the committee on government and op- eration, is in charge with members meeting at the Bridgeport city haA at 10:45 o'clock.
 Following a visit to the assessors offices, the department ot person uel and the purchasing department. the women will go to the Strattoru hotel where a luncheon VIII pe served beginning at p. m. Heads of the departments of city govern ment visited in the morning Will give short talks on the activities over which they have Jurisdiction snC answer questions that may pc askeu about their work.
 The c. H. H. Sorority met on Erie day evening at the home ot Miss Grace stango of Avon avenue. Members attending were: Misses Ann Paternoster, Mary and Nora Trumfio, Lena Forgione, Jane To- pazio and Grace Stango. The next meeting will be held at the home oI Misses Mary and Nora Trumfio or Highland avenue on Friday evening. Plans were also discussed for Q Christmas party to be held on Sat- urday December 18th at the nome of Miss Grace Stango.
 Miss Eleanor M. Halbing has re- turned to her studies at Katherine Gibbs school in Boston after spend- ing the holiday recess with her parents, MT. and Mds. Anthony Hal l ping of Kaytonne avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-01
ROBERT SIBOLD ON
 DEANS HONOR LIST

Robert Sibold, son of Mir. and Mrs Otto Sibold of 49 Lawlor street. a graduate of Crosby high school, has been placed on the deans list at Brown university.
 Privileges of the deans list ia- clude release from required class room attendance and other routine procedure. granted in recognition of the ability of the student to work without the formality of classroom methods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-01

This is the fifth In . series Of l2
 articles illustrating the play of
 national champions In tourna-
 ments where they gained renowns
 Walter L. Jacobs, of Chicago, is a business executive of wide responsi- biNties. Thus bridge with him Is merely recreation. His striking success in winning the National Open Pair championship of the United States last year with Ralph Kempner, of Chicago, Is conclusive proof that @ business man with