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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-01
NEW VERSE BOOK GOES TO STANDS

Something new in Alaskan verse, on the newsstands, is a group of two dozen poems by Millicent D. Townsend, the group entitled Al aska Calling"
 Millicent Townsend J u n a u resident, has moved frank pen to take a tourist through the shelC- cred inland seas, past teeming streams of spawning fish, through fields of Alaska cotton, into and out of the shadows of the North lands lofty peaks and down the Yukon.
 Poetic style is dropped in favor Of a conversant tone that is defin- itely refreshing.
 Lode and placer location notices \ rrru-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-01
PAROCHIAL SCHOOL
 CLOSES TOMORROW

Although final exercises of the Parocfial school were held last "wednesday, May 25, in the form of a recital. students will not sbe dis missed until tomorrow,
 After a three months vacation, school will reopen in the early fall.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-01
SENIORS IGNORED
 AT DINNER-DANCE

Given in honor of the graduating seniors the Annual Mothers dinner was held last evening at Percy's Cafe. Miss Pauline Monroe, class adviser, was also guest.
 Following the dinner dancing was enjoyed by the graduates.
 Pictures of the members of the class in caps and gowns were used as place cards.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-01
GROWING IS HELD,
 CATHOLIC CHURCH

Last evening in the Catholic Church of the Nativity, the annual crowning of the Blessed Virgin was held with all students of the Paro- chial school participating.
 Arlene Godkins carried the crown on small silk cushion while Col leen Hellan carried the flowers which were placed before the Blessed Virgin.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-01

The town of St. Pierre, Martinique island. was completely destroyed by volcanic eruption in 1902.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-01

The American Philosophical so- ciety, founded by Benjamin Frank lin, is the oldest scientific organiza- tion in the U. s.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-01

The Tower of Babel according to Herodotus, was 610 feet high.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-01

II there is any delay over the telephone in Sweden, the Swedish operator say not Just a minute. D but Tn the wink of an eve"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-06-01

Lode and placer location notices lor sale at The Empire Office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
S0uiets To Abandon
 Diplomatic Fencing
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and outcome of fighting along the strategically vital border sector of Siberia, Manchukuo and Korea. Conflicting claims of successes have been issued by both capitals.
 On the basis of official announce ments, however, the Japanese orig inally fought their way to the top of Changkufeng Hill--An elevation dominating important Manchukuo rail lineS-Which had been claimed and occupied by Russians. The Japanese contended the hill was Manchukuan.
 There followed series of skirm- ishes, artillery bombardments by both sides and Japanese charges that Russian airplanes bombed Ko- rean towns. Both capitals denied they at any time invaded the oth- CTS territory and both claimed they have driven the invading enc my from their own territory.
 Announced At Tokyo
 Todays four -hour battle was an- nounced at Tokyo. The official statement claimed the battle was started by a Russian attack on Changkufcng Hill and that the at- tack was repulsed Significantly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08

the announcement immediately fol- lowed Moscow communique stat ing that the remnants of Japanese troops had been cleared from Rus sian soil. Thus, soldiers fight with guns and bayonets along the bor- der but without any apparent ef- feet on officials fighting with com muniqueS at headquarters.
 As matter of fact, the inclina- ton of both capitals to admit only victories bolsters the prospect of avoiding a major war as neither will later be faced with the neces- sity of drastic "face-saving" action which might make war inevitable.
 -
 Warning To Japan
 The unusual firmness with which Moscow has stood It's ground throughout the present crisis was again reflected on Sunday in Litvi- nov's warning to Japan that failure to end attacks on Russian soil would lead to retaliation with ar- tillery and airplanes on major scale. As to & peaceful settlement, the diplomatic exchange made only slight progress toward agreement on method of negotiation.
 There have been indications in the past that Moscow believes 1t would be fatal for Russia to permit Japan finally to win a complete victory for China. The Changku- feng fighting unquestionably has made Japan's conquest in the south more difficult. There would be no reason for the Soviets to weaken their stand in order to speed a so- lution.
 Frontier Battle
 Tokyo, Aug. s --- CU.P.) Japancsc and Russian troops fought hand to hand on the Siberian frontier for l-2 hours today, and casualties were heavy on both sides, a for eign office spokesman announced this afternoon. It was indicated that the engagement was the most Important one-in II days of inter- mittent battles on the Manchukuo- korea-Siberia fronier. The foreign NAHSS ILSCII WdS un- usual, and perhaps significant, in that 1t made no differentiation be- tween the extent of Russian and Japanese casualties. This is a dis tant departure from the well de- lined custom of emphasizing an cnemy's losses and minimizing those of the announcing side.
 According to the foreign office spokesman, the Russians attacked at a. m. today in the Changkufeng sector and advanced to within 220 yards of the Japanese lines.
 Then the Japanese troops went over the top and meeting the Rus slams In the no mans land between the lines. fought them hand to hand with bayonet and hand gren- adcs, 1t was said.
 The fight was a nose severe one the spokesman said, and ended only at 6:30 a. m. with the retreat of the Russians.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08

T did not"
 Has anyone ever talked to Car roll about it2"
 Not that know of"
 You were the complainant when Carroll was arrested for incest?"
 Yes, sir
 Carroll was busted as deputy and arrested on the morals charge Involving his daughter Barbara, May 27. It was not until the follow ing month that he was indicted for the Llttlcfield murder.
 Francis testified that he did not tell Carroll about the discovery of q cigarette lighter allegedly owned by Carroll on the grounds of the DWyer Paris Hill home. He did not learn Of the discovery himself until after CarrollS arrest on the morals charge, Francis said.
 Carr0lPs Gun Missing
 Francis testified that Carols gun was not at the office the night of the doctors murder. He searched for a weapon when he left to make an arrest, he said, but found none.
 Carroll IS accused Of using the re- volver to bludgcon Dr Littlcfield be- fore strangling him.
 The courtroom was much cooler this morning than during last week when counsel, jurors and specta- tors dOffed their coats. CarrOlPs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
SUDETEN GROUP
 LOSES IN FIGHT

Prague, Czechosolyakia, Aug 8 -- (U.PJ -- A score of Sudeten (min- ority) Germans and Communists nursed bruises today az the result of Sunday fight, at Saaz in the Pilsen hop growing region. Three of the Sudcten Germans were in the hospital.
 The fight took place after a Com munist mass meeting. Sudeten Ger mans asserted that the Communists, on their way home, shouted down with Henlein" fthe minority leader) and down with Hitler" Fighting started and as passersby joined in, beer bottles were requisitioned as weapons, to be thrown Or used as bludgeons. Police intervened and re- stored order.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08


  company with the registrars and 4 study of election costs in recent years has been made. The cost this year will be proportionately greate. in spite of efforts for economy due to tke enlargement and the statu- tory requirements as to personnel at each polling place.
 The requirements are for two men on each of the voting machines, two reputy registrars, one moderator and two checkers. Although in District l-6 (Mill Plain) one machine will serve at the yet-to-bc- -allocated polls a supernumerary machine, one of three reserves" will be installed there for any emergency.
 64 Machines In Use
 There will be GA machines placed at the polling places. with the lex tra" at NH Plain. with two in re- serve at City Hall, these to have ballots for both the 18th and 10th senatorial district candidates.
 Coincidentally, today, Town Clerk Mrs. Mary c. Kilmartin received word from Secretary of State C.. John Satu that the absentee voter ballots have been sent, as requested. The number asked is the same as last year, 800 ballots, of which about 450 were sent out in 1937.
 Following is the list of the poll ing places recommended by the Griffenhagen staff. with sanction of the registrars, for consideration by the board of aldermen, possibly at the meeting August 22.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
TolUn Chairman May
 Be Boss Tonight
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the town committee"
 He Secures Power

the town committee"
 He Secures Power
 A look at the proposed rules shows that no such power accrues to the Republican town chairman. But his amendments" placed be- fore the town convention with the blessing" of Taller and Town Con- vention Chairman Harry Krasow. are antlthesis of the recommenda- = tions Of the town committee, mem berS avoWed
 Although by the new set-up of ls sections" some of these sections" will cross ward lines, the tickets which call for nominees from both the 18th and 18th senatorial dis- trics in some sections" will be devised somehow to meet the re- quirements, 1t was anticipated. Up- son and Taller will explain" the "set-up" at the meeting tonight, called originally as a protest with view to busting of the town chair man if he refused to modify the rules.
 Primary Fight In View
 That a primary fight will be de- yeloped If the legion of foes of the new rules find such plan feas- ible, is certain. Whether this is the case, many Republicans who have been thwarted in their at tempt to obtain general represen- tation of Waterbury voters in par ty affairs, will take walk" next election time, should their senti- ments expressed today be carried over to the fall, they said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
GRAND JURY TO
 PROBE IN PENN.

Harrisburg, Pa, Aug. s-CUP)- Judge Paul N. Schaeffer today re- tected all efforts of the Penn8ylva- mia legislature and Gov. George Fl Earie's administration to interfere with a special grand jury inVc8ti- gation Of alleged graft in the Earle cabinet.
 The judge held that two of the special acts passed by the lcgisla- ture in an effort to thWart the ju- dicial inquiry were uncon8titution- al. He held that third act was partly invalid.
 Then, on the basis of these rul- ings he overruled several motions by which the legislature sought to take command of the investigation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08

Continued from Page D Gov. Olin D. Johnston, who an- nounced his candidacy from the White House steps.
 He May Speak
 No one but MT Roosevelt knew what he would say 10 Georgia and South Carolina voters, but it had been reported repeatedly that George and Smith were on the New Deal purge list and political experts would not be surprised fl he spoke a good word for their opponents. though falling short of the Whole-hearted uncquivocal endorsement he gave to Barkley.
 The most important of tomorrow's primaries were those in Ohio where Gov. Martin l.. Davey seeks his third Democratic gubcrnaOrial nomination and Robert A. Taft, son of President William Howard Taft. seeks the Republican senatorial nomination. Davey is opposed by Charles Sawyer, Democratic nation al committeeman, and his campaign has been featured by bitter charges and counter charges, the last being that Dayey had sought to coerce re- cipient8 of old age pensions under the federal Social Security act. The Social Security board will hold q hearing 10 investigate this charge later this week.
 Taft Spending Money
 Taft was opposed by Supreme Court Judge Arthur H. Day who charged that Taft, q wealthy man, was spending fortune in his cam paign. After denying for q week that the Senate campaign expenditures committee could legally inquire Into the extent and amounts Of con- trIbutions to his campaign Taft capitulated yesterday and filed q re- port with it
 In the Democratic senatorial race Zen. Robert J. Bulkley who received a friendly mention in President RooseVelt's speech in the state last month, was opposed for renomina- tlOn by former Gov. George White.
 In Idaho Sen James P. Pope, q New Dealer, was opposed for Demo- cratic renomin9 ton by Rep. D. Worth Clark. Clark called himself a conservative, while Pope was en- dorsed by Democratic National Chairman James A. Farley.
 In Arkansas, Sen. Hattie W. Cara way was opposed for Democratic re- nomination by Rep. John l.. Mc- Clellan. The Senate campaign ez- pcnditures committee Was inycs- tigating McClellan's charge that fed eral office holders were working openly for her. The committee was expected to releaSe its report on the investigation soon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
MRS. CHRYSLER
 SERIOUSLY ILL

Kings Point, N Y., Aug. 8--(UP) An inhalator was rushed to the home of Walter P. Chrysler, auto- mobile manufacturer, here today. II was reported that Mrs. Dela Chrys- Ter, wife of the industrialist. was seriously i'll. Shortly after the irl- halator arrived an ambulance from New York city hospital drove up to the house.
 Chryslcr himself had been re- cuperating from recent illness following his release from New York hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08

NCr0tlIlucO rom Page l) changes are provided by the rules until next year.
 Groups Confer
 While committees of the Demo- cratic Voters Committee under leadership of Chairman Smith have conferred with various groups, most recently holding a conference with the Culhane committee at which joint statement was devised, the town committeeman in the districts have been considering lists of can- didates for membership on the com mittec.
 Simultaneously, there have been district meetings and candidates Of various persons are under discus- sion. Among these, that of State Labor Commissioner Joseph M. Tone from whom Chairman Crary today received letter which stated, .n part:
 What Tone Wrote
 T am writing to you at this time to personally confirm the recent announcement of my candidacy for the nomination as lieutenant gov ernor at the coming Democratic convention and to ask your support and cooperation.
 My record as labor commissioner has, think, met with the approval of the citizens of Connecticut. am proud of the success of my depart ment and of the progress of social and labor legislation which we have promoted for the welfare of the wage carners of the state. I am con- fident that as q Democrat you will wholeheartedly endorse this request
 May I count on your valued sup port and assistance in assuring me of this nomination?"
 Statement Issued
 From the meeting at The Elton Saturday of the committees of the Voters Committee and the Culhanc group. the following statement evolved:
 "The committee met with the un- derstanding that the purpose of the meeting was to ascertain the aims and intentions of each group in or der to report the same to their re- spective organizations.
 "The entire political situation in Waterbury was explored and sub stantial agreement was reached as to the necessity of procuring party representation commanding public support and securing complete har- mony within the Democratic party.
 Both groups indicated that they are willing and anxious to accom- plish their aims for a united party by means other than primary con- test, but each made 1t clear that if 1t were necessary they were ready and willing to enter such a contest for selection of delegates to the va- rious conventions according to the rules of the party.
 "The conferees, both as indivi- duaB and as representatives of their groups, disclaimed any desire for party dominance or control, or for anything other than to foster party harmony"
 Those present representing the Smith group were Mir. Smith. Thom- as F. Moran, Jr., George J. Horan, Harold Green, J. Gregory Lynch, Patrick Bergin. Louis Bria. Stephen Homick and James E. Russell.
 Those representing the Culhane committee were Sen. Culhane, M. J. Daly, Eugene Shechan, John Mo- Linden, Lester Lonergan, John Whelan, George Carney, George Ryan, Patrick Moran, Hugo Guasta- ferri and Roger V. Connor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
High Sheriff Talks
 Against His Deputy
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 wife, wearing a print dress and white coat, sat with her daughter Barbara, a comedy l7-year~old bru- nette whose passionate romance with Dwyer allegedly indirectly motivat- cd the murder. Barbara wore a new figured dress.
 Carroll wore brown suit, white shirt and yellow tie with black polka dots.
 Francis was called to the stand a8 court convened at 10:10 a. m.
 Contents of Suitcase
 Chapman resumed his cross -ex- animation by questioning Francis about the contents of DWyer's suit case seized when the youth was arr rested at North Arlington, N. J., Oct. Is.
 MT. Sheriff, you examined the contents of Paul Dwyer's suitcase, did you not?"
 T did"
 What did It contain?'
 Clothing and one or two maga- zines"
 Did you read the magazines through, word for word?"
 No, just looked them over. They were detective magazines"
 Was there a bloodstained shirt of Paul Dwyer's in the suitcase?"
 T think there was"
 priu iL hn IiI what had become of the shirt, but believed that Dwyer's mother may have claimed 1t after her sons trial. Do you know that that shirt has disappeared?" asked Chapman.
 T do not"
 At Chapman's request, Francis said he would attempt to find the shirt.
 Bought Littlefeld's Car
 What became Of Dr. Littlefield's car?" asked Chapman.
 T bought it," Francis answered. Have you got 1t now?"
 No, traded it couple of weeks ago"
 Were there any bloodstans in the interior of the carr"
 "Yes, there was spot in back of the front seat about l-2 inches in diameter"
 Did Paul DWyer tell you that Mrs. Llttleficld was killed in the front seat and remained there for several hours before she was re- moved to the rear scat?"
 "Ycs."
 When arrested at the wheel of a car containing the bodies of both Dr. and Mrs. Littlefield, DWyer con- fcsscd murdering the woman as well as the doctor. No. however he con- tends Carroll committed both mur- ders and intimidated him into con- fcssing the double staying Neverthe- less neither DWyer nor Carroll has been charged with the second mur- der.
 Francis testified he found no blood on the front seat of the car.
 Testimony Over Week End
 Over the weekend the jury had this testimony by Francis to pom der:
 Though the Littleheld case was not even mentioned when Carroll first was arrested May 27 on g charge of geducing his own daugh- ter, Carroll said: God, sheriff, you don't think I had anything to do with the murder of the Littlefclds?" 2-When later accused of the mur- dcr8, Carols alibi for the night of the doctors staying proved false; he WAS not on duty a5 he contcnded. 3-Carroll still had the key to the DWycr ilome--scene of the doctors murder---When arrested.
 "A cigarette lighter the state contends was owned by Carroll was found in the driveway Of the Dwyer home.
 5-Carroll wa8 Changed man" and drank frequently after the mur- der of Dr. Littlencld.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08

Most bitter fight in the Ohio primary campaigns Is between Coy. Martin Davey and Charles Sawyer for the Democratic nomi- nation for governor. Sawyer, na- tionaI committeeman from Gin cinnati, has assaiIed alleged graft in the Navey administration. U. s. Senator Robert Bulkley, incum- bent, is opposed by the former Gov. George White for the Demo- cratic senatorial nomination. John Bricker, beaten by Davey in 1336, gubernatoriaI nomination. Robert is unopposed for the Republican, Taft, son of the late President Taft, and Supreme Court Judge Arthur Day are contesting for the Republican senate nomina ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
FLORIDA OYSTERS GET CARE

Miami, Fla. CUP) --Fifty thousand dollars will be spent this year in rehabilitating the oyster industry m Biscayne bay and along the keys near by. Employment will be given
 to 100 men for 12-month period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08

African Nazis have taken control of German Schools in Johannes bArg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
DEMOCRATS ARE
 AFTER HARMONY

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
FOUR STATES TO
 VOTE TUESDAY

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-08
CITY ECONOMY
 PROGRAM IN PART

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Evening star., 1938-12-11

ternational pageant to show how
the laws Of each nation affect the
women Of that particular country.
Regulation Of Contracts.
The proposed treaty now in draft
stages which would provide for
regulation Of contracts Of employ
ment Of indigenous workers." makes
special provisions under which mar
ried women conclude contracts re-
quired to be In writing" Except
when such policy Of restriction
would be to their disadvantage,
married women would be allowed
to make such contracts only for
employment mot involving DEPART
ure from their usual place of resi-
dence" or for employment "involv-
ing departure from their usual place
Of residence If they are to be en-
ployed in the same undertaking as
their husbands, or in the same
neighborhood, or As domestic serv-
ants" Provisions for single women
have not been decided on and q
QUESTIONABLE relating to the whole
Of the proposed treaty has been sent
to the governments Of the world
for examination. Following = Sec
ond reading by the international
Labour Conference at its June meet
ing, the draft will be put In treaty
form If adopted and sent to each
government for ratification.
Sharply condemning the proposed
Evening star., 1938-12-11
Lewis Says Satisfied Labor
IS Democracy Guarantee
~ the Associated Prsss.

~ the Associated Pres.
John L. Lewis, chairman Of the
Congress Of Industrial Organisation,
said yesterday that fears for the
future Of democracy in this country
could be forgotten II the workers.
basic needs were satisfied.
IT this Government gives the
workers what they need Job. .
home, enough to provide for their
families-then the workers Will see
to 1t that no III befalls that kind Of
= government" Mr.. Lewis told the
convention Of the International Fed
GRAFTON of Architects, Engineers,
Chemists and Technicians.
Those who are worrying about
the future Of this country would do
we'll to give more consideration, give
more Of voice in their affairs, to
the workers."
There Is danger to the democra-
cies Of the world, Mr.. Lewis said,
adding:
1T is time for America to take
heed Of the situation, to stop its
cavilings and quarrels; time for the
National Association Of Manufae-
turers to adopt the resolutions they
did yesterday: time for Americans to
Cooperate"
Evening star., 1938-12-11

point where complete equality is
close 1T hand and feel now that We
ought to move from . national fold
with the strength Of past victories
into aiding = worldwide move
ment."
Members Of an international board
Of directors and various interna-
tional committees include Mrs. En-
incline Pethick-Lawrence, noted
British feminist: Mrs. Rickard Sand
Ter, wife Of the Swedish minister of
foreign affairs: DR.. Hannah Rydh
of Sweden, delegate to the League
OF Nations Assembly: Mrs. Margaret
Cousins Of India, former president
Of the All-1ndian Woman's Confer
ence; Miss Erika Butler -Bowden OF
London and Madame Emile Grazier
OF Switzerland.
Chairmen Of various sections OF
the American delegation include
Mrs. Mary Murray, New York, in
dustrial section: Mrs. Lucy Winkler,
Los Angeles, Calf, teachers' Sec
ton; Miss Jean dEstimauville, Hav-
erford, Pa, and Mrs. Florence Bay
ard Hilles, Newcastle, DEL, co-chair-
men Of the finance committee.