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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-31
WHO OWNS THE SALMON?"

Pointing to the fact that despite the compet halting of Japanese activities, the salmon crop Alaska will just go to waste this season unless a agreement is reached soon between the packers an their employees. the Seattle Post-Intelligencer com ments there is wider public to be considered tha just those in the industry. Asking Who Owns tn Salmon?p the P-I says:
 The Post-Intellgencer recently pointed out that while Alaska fisheries operators and fishermen agree that Japanese have no rights to Alaska salmon their dispute over wages for the 1938 season threatens to allow the fish to go to waste
 Much more than the salmon will be lost if the controversy continues.
 The Alaska Steamship Company. which previously abandoned three sailings, now an nounces three more cancellations,
 No large industry abandon curtail operations without widespread effects
 After all the fish don't belong either to the operators or the fishermen. Management and n the fisheries industry merely operate as agents for the wider public which has various interests in seeing this national resource preserved and used.
 Fishermen and operators worked together spendidly. in arousing the nation to the men, ace of the Japanese invasion
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-31
20 Xars Ago
 From The Empire
MARCH 3l, 1918

MAtICd o1, lSlo
 The Army had 100000 Smiths, 1.500 William Smiths, 1000 John Smiths, 200 John A. Smiths 1,500 Millers, 15,000 Wilson's, 262 John J O'Briens, 1000 John Browns, 1,200 John Johnsons. These figures had been given out by the war risk in- surance board to show why appli- cantS should sign their full names
 Word had been received that both of the rotary snow blows on the Copper River and Northwestern Railway were in the shops for re- pairs and that many people at Chit ina and Cordova were snowbound Included were Joe Meherin and Jack Chamberlain, travelling men, from Juneau.
 Frank A. Boyle, receiver for the local land office, returned to Ju- neau on the Princess Sophia after spending several weeks in the south.
 Miss Helen Troy, who had been attending the University Of Wash ington, and her father, John w Troy, editor and manager of the Empire returned on the Princess Sophia
 Ted Hellenthal of the First Ma tional Bank force: Howe Vance, os- teopath Joe A. Snow, former spe- cial agent for the suppression of the liquor traffic in Alaska; James F Freeburn, manager of the Chicha- gof Mines, were also passengers tC arrive on the Princess Sophia after spending vacations in the States. L. J. Johnson, a former army man had been appointed first sergeant of the Juneau Home Guard.
 MT. and Mrs. Simon Hellenthal ano two children left on the Princess Sophia for an extended visit al Spokane and Chicago.
 Weather: Highest 3S lowest 35 Rain
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-31

Can the present Congress be overlooking the fact that the original idea of building the Alaska Railroad to open up the Territory and later to build spurs various communities showing promse? Cutting off appropriations now threatened would appear to be getting long way away from the original plan
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-31
LOOK and LEARN By A. c. Gordon

1. What are the six leading agri- cultural products of the United States in order of their importance? 3. What is the maximum thick ness of ice near the South Pole? 3. What is President Roosevelt's s rela tionship to Theodore Roosevelt? 4. How high are the tallest build ings in London?
 5. What percentage of eggs is water?
 ANSWERS
 l. Corn, cotton, wheat, white po- tatoes, oats, and tobacco.
 9 The estimate is from 12 to IA miles.
 g. He is fourth cousin once re- moved.
 4 They are limited to nine stor- ies, and 100 feet, There are only eight or nine buildings in London as high as nine stories
 g. About sixty-five percent
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-31

Naturalist announces man can hold crocodile's mouth shut with one hand, which is than can be done with politicians during campaign.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-31

Current Smile: As apprehensve as the Austrian who forgot to cheer Hter.-New York Sun.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-31

Lode and placer location notices for sale at The Empire Office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-31

New York State Senate passes a bill to require bridegrooms to tell the truth but it applies only in making application for marriage licenses. After the wedding he still has the right to explain that he detained at the office in conference he is late getting home for dinner
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-31
H A P P - .-B I R T H D A Y

The Empire ertends co,agratula- lions and best aDiSlteS toddy, their birthday anntuersary, 10 the tollotO- ing:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-31

Correspondent Eckles reports mining assessments probably will be required usual in the Territory this year Moratorium on assessment while it may be advantageous to some, has tendency to curb mineral development of Alaska It permits vast areas to be held idle without any development work at all and it is only through consistent claim work that pay streaks are found
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-31

That record provides valid reason to expect intelligent cooperation in meeting the present problem of the 1938 contract terms.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-31

The rhubarb is through the ground couple of inches Goodbye sulphur and molasses, rhubarb pie is just around the corner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-14
CHORISTERS STAGE SPLENDID CONCERT

A large crowd at the auditorium ment last night enjoyed concert presented by the Waterbury Chor- isters. The program was presented under the auspices of the Holy Name Society of the parish, with proceeds going into a fund for the purchase of new organ for the children's chapel.
 The choir of 9 voices offered a program of classical, semi-classical and popular numbers. Rev. Edward L. Morrison, pastor of the church, addressed the gathering briefly. Att torney J. Gregory Lynch and Jo- seph P. Cavanaugh headed the com- mittee in charge of arrangements.
 Organ selections were offered by Adelene Russell. Miss Brone Basins presented violin solos. Vocal solos were sung by Mrs. Helen Lorie and Mrs. Susanne Fox Drufa, who is di- rector of the choir.
 Choir members are Mary Boyle, Mabel L. Burns, Mabel R. Burns. Julia Cavanaugh, Mildred Cava- naugh, Eleanor Devereau, Florence Dillane, Betty Doyle, Una Doyle, Anne Driscoll, Margaret Dulac, GeneYieye Guilfoile, Kay Heffernan, Eileen Kelly, Mary Kuster, Helen Lorie, Irene Luschenat, May Lyon, Grace Morrissey, Mildred McGov- ern, Lucille Sebastian and Anna Duffy. The choir was accompanied by a trio consisting of Miss Rasims, violinist; Arlene Watts. 'cellist; and Adelene Russell, pianist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-14
SOCIETY PLANNING
 MASQUERADE BALL
Nominations for Most Pops ular Italian Girl Close
 Next Saturday

The annual masquerade and ball of the Civalta E Progresso society will be held at Buckingham hall the 18th. A program of entertainment and novelty events will be offered with a grand march as highlight
 A popularity contest for girls ot Italian extraction will end at the ball, and prizes will be awarded The leaders at present in the ballot ing are Aida Giusti and Mary Rossi Girls who wish to enter the compe- tition have until Saturday to do so.
 The reception committee at the gathering will be headed by Remc Benedetti, president of the organiza- tion. Assisting will be Frank Vel lucci, Thomas Colasanto, Jr., and Michael J. Pierro.
 Chairmen of other committees are as follows: Floor, Micahel J. Pierro; refreshments, Antonio Liberatore catering, Carmello Carllascio; tick cts, Vincenzo Lenti, and check room John Rossi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-14
NAVAL CIRCLES
 WEIGH UTILITY OF 18-IN. GUNS
Research as to Efficacy of Huge Weapon
 Carried On

Washington, Feb. IA. (UP)-- Speculation has been revived here as to whether the United States eventually may equip its fighting ships with 18-inch guns.
 This type gun has never been mounted on any battleships of this nation, and navy officials insist the weapon exists only on paper. De- spite the strict secrecy that sur- rounds all matters of ordnance, however, it is known that reaSearch concerning the efficiency of the l8- inch gun is being constantly carried on.
 It is admitted that weapon of this type would possess enormous destructive power, but many naval officials doubt whether its use would be worth the sacrifices that would have to be made along other lines.
 Guns Now Weigh 128 Tons
 It is pointed out, for example, that the largest gun now used i'll the United States fleet, the 16-inch, 5O-aliber weapon, weighs 128 tons. The 16-inch, 45-caliber gun weighs 105 tons. Each projectile or shell used in the 16-inch guns weighs q ,000 pounds.
 The next smaller size, the 14- inch 50-caliber gun, weighs 81tons, while it's projectiles weigh 14,O0O pounds each. Thus, it is pointed out that because of the great amount that an 18-inch gun would weigh, fewer of these weapons and their projectiles could be carried. In ad- dition, smaller, more flexible" weapons would have to be sacrificed.
 The present 16-inch, 45-caliber guns such as are used on the bat tleships Colorado, West Virginia and Maryland can fire their pro- jectiles distance of about 16 miles when the guns are at an elevation of 30 degrees-the elevation at which the longest distance can be obtained.
 At the same elevation, the 14- inch, 5O-caliber guns have range of more than 16 miles. Guns of this type are used aboard the battle ships California and Tennessee. Smaller Guns on Four Ships The battleships Pennsylvania, Arizona, Oklahoma and Nevada use 14-inch guns of 45 caliber. A maxi- mum range of 2l,000 yards can be obtained at a 15-degree elevation.
 The penetration power of an 18- inch gun undoubtedly would be higher than that of any gun now in use. The 14-inch, 45-caliber gun alone is said to be capable of pierc- ing 18 inches of armor plate 1t a distance of 5000 yards.
 In addition to the considerable extra weight that an 18-inch gun would involve, the turret upon which the gun is mounted also would have to be heavier and stronger to absorb the terrific re- coil such 8 gun would have.
 Great sacrifices in speed also would have to be made, it is said, if guns much larger than those now used were put into commission.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-14
|Y.M.C.A. Notes

The Crosby Junior Prom sponsor ed by the Beta Hi-Y is expected to be one of the most gala affairs held in the Y. M. c. A. ballroom in re- cent years. Cliff Slator and his or chestra will supply the music for the prom festivities Saturday, Feb ruary 18th at 8:30 p. m. Dress for this affair will be semi-formal. The following is a list of patrons and patroneSSeS: MT. and Mrs. Herbert S. Smith, MT. and Mrs. Thomas S. Smith, MT. and Mrs. Calvin J. Mar tin, MT. and Mrs. Walter D. Malins, MT. and Mrs. William J. Dillane MT. and Mrs. Arthur L. Purinton MT. and Mrs. Aubrey E. Greenlaw MT. and Mrs. Seth Goodwin, MT. and Mrs. Clarence L. Tappin, MT, and Mrs. Roy H. Walch, MT. and Mrs. Newton w. Alexander, MT. and Mrs. Earle A. Smithies.
 Race Relationship All lily clubs will observe race relationship week beginning Feb ruary 13 to 19. During this week the clubs will entertain negro speak CTS who will speak to the boys on the background and present day problems of their race.
 The Hi-Y Inter1Club Council will meet Wednesday evening for its semi monthly meeting at 7:30 p. m. each member of the council will be expected to make report of the feelings of his club toward bringing the Springfield College Glee Club to Waterbury. The program com- mittee will make report as to the standard being kept by the clubs in their programs.
 The Indians met Saturday morn- ing and decised to have a speaker on race relations at next weeks meeting. The boys also planned to hold bean banquet Thursday eve ming, February 24. The group also decided to hold several educational trips on Saturday mornings.
 All Gra-Y clubs will be entertain ing speakers from Pearl Street Com munity House at their meetings this week.
 Apparatus Work
 A special class in apparatus work and tumbling will start Monday at AIS. Seth Goodwin, physical direc- tor at the "Y" will be in charge and much interest has been shown in this new activity. Boxing in- structions are being given Wednes- day afternoons at 400 p. m. and a class in wrestling is to be organized soon,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-14
CASS ELECTED BY
 3O4TH MEMBERS

Patrolman Edmund Cass Succeeed- ed Joseph T. Phelan as commander of the 304th Infantry association at the annual elections held Satur- day night in the American Legion home. The association will aid the committee arranging the benefit for families of children killed in the recent Meriden road sliding tragedy.
 Other officers named were: FirsG vice-commander, Albert Trahan: second vice commander; Michael Fallon; chaplain, Harry Bergin; ad- jutant, Phillip Kelly; treasurer, Fred Chesson; Sergeant-at-arms, Edward Keenan; trustees, Joseph Phelan' William Dillon, Patrick Campion, Peter Fox and Conrad Larson; dele gates to the Waterbury Veterans council, MT. Trahan, Mir. Cass, Mr. Keenan and MT. Bergin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-14
PROGRAM ADOPTED
 FOR UNEMPLOYED

Preliminary arrangements for a mass meeting of Waterbury's unem- ployed will be discussed this even- ing in radio program, featuring John J. Driscoll, recording secretary of the Waterbury Brass Workers Union and Harold E. Senior, presi- dent of the Waterbury Newspaper Guild. The broadcast, in interview form, will emanate from station WATR at 5:45 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-14
WATERFOWL LAD.
 STRUCK BY AUTO
Local Driver Involved in Accident on Main St.,
 OakvilIe

Leg injuries were suffered last night by William Codeington, 25, of Straits turnpike, Watertown, when he was struck by an automo- bile on Main street, Oakville. He was taken to St. Mary's hospital for treatment of his injuries, which in- clude abrasions and contusionS of both legs and possible fracture of the left leg.
 Officer Louis Jordan reported that Codeington was struck by an auto mobile driven by Frank Serva, of 677 North Riverside street, Water bury. The pedestrian was struck while walking along the highway.
 Codeington was taken to the To- cal hospital by William Hansen, of 352 South Main street, this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-14
GRANGE TO HOLD
 NOVEL MEETINGS
Those Whose Surnames Begin With Letters Up
 to J to Give Program
LlTCHFlELD Correspondent: Nellie s. Fair. grieve. Phone 513.

Litchfield, Feb. 14.-The next meeting of Litchfield Grange will be held in Grange hall Thursday even- ing, February A. One of two con- petitive programs will be presented that evening. A team of Grange members, whose surnames begin with A through J, explained by Mrs Carolyn Dudley, will give the first program.
 Parents of Spring Hill pupils at- tended visiting day program at the school Saturday. Opportunity was offered the parents of viewing ac- tual classroom work under the di- rection of Mrs. Mabel Spinney Luncheon was served in the after noon.
 Miss Halen Monaghan, student al Trinity college, Washington, D. C.. spent the week end with her par ents, MT. and Mrs. M. V. Maraghan
 New Club Meets
 The newly organized Hammer and Saw club met Thursday evening al the home of the vice president, Will liam Brennan. Refreshments were served by MT. Brennan'S mother Bud Wheelan was admitted to mem- bership. The next business meeting will be held with George Hoyt or March A.
 J.F. Welch, of Shreveport, La, has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Anna Kirwin.
 Miss Mary Valerie, of Hartford spent the weekend with her par ents, MT. and Mrs. Frank Valerie of Old South road.
 Philip StaatS, of Litchfield, has purchased part of the Richards property on Talmadge avenue and plans to build a home there.
 A countrywide poultry meeting sponsored by the Litchfield County farm bureau will be held in Litch- field town hall Friday, at 8 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-14
"" FORUM

Waterbury's share in the coun- try-wide effort to stamp out syph- ills" will be an address at the lobby forum at the Y. M. c. A. tonight at 8 o'clock by Dr. Alfred c. Dreher. The meeting which is open to pub lie, is sponsored by the Psi Pm Theta club. Donald Daly will intro duce the speaker. Club Advisor John s. Holley will have charge of the question and answer period follow ing the address.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-14

characters were portrayed by Vim cent Mature, Anna Raimo, Rocco Ciampi, Angela Marciano, Pas quale Russo, Ambrose Maggi, Car mine Perrotti, and Michele Pontel- andolfo. Anthony RosSi was promp- ter.
 VocalistS for the entertainment were Miss Edith RosSi, Carm1ne Perrotti Frank Clemente, Miss Mary Petrucelli and Mrs. Mary Torra.
 Party Enjoyed
 The senior and junior groups of the Children of Mary, Sodality of St. Joseph's church enjoyed their an- nual Valentine party Friday evening in their Congress avenue clubrooms. Mary Alubauskas. president of the sodality, acted as mistress of cere- monies and was general chairlady of the committee in charge. Re- treatments were served and music was enjoyed with Val Markevich, Edward Digimas and Joseph zujuS furnishing the tunes on their accor- dions.
 John Stokes, director of St. Jo- seph's Fife and Drum Corps, was a guest of honor. Others were Rev. A. Edward Gradeck. Alexander J.. Aleksis, and John P. Greblunas.
 Those attending were: Vera Vogetlen, Adele Greblunas, Mary Mikaitis, Phyllis Digimas, Stella Valencis. Amelia Snirpunas, Helen Alubauskas. Anne Alubauskas, Adele Stasiunas, Vera Novickas, Albina Stankevich. Sophie Lukminas, Vera Stankus, Mary Jonikas, Margaret Reardon. Nellie LizauskaS, Mary Wandzell, Nellie Stokes. Stasia Sta siunas, Nellie zanavich, Vera zu- kauskas, Stella Bernice, Josephine Mikaltis. Adele Zakarauskas, Lillian Atkociunas. Lucy KaranauSkas, Lucy KravinskaS and Mona Stokna.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-14

Taps When one has lived many years Ill a community there is nothing that words can add to her memory The Man in the Tower is sad tonight for this morning wonderful woman, steadfast friend and a true mother Mrs Patrick Tracy was laid to rest In
 rare degree she conscientious in duty her nature was positive but had the piance of charity She lock- ed upon nothing in life unimpOrtant and remem- Der gratefully the many experiences my fellowship with her in which all this was evidenced She had to suffer- but she carried her burdens with valiant heart giving a great example of fortitude and patience When one whom I have counted friend has lived long and useful life and with courage and honor come to her rest she deserves of me than regret; and it is gratitude that is my heart today tempering
 gratitude that death found her faithful and unafrald and touched her spirit with the peace of God.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-14

Have just been reading few interesting pages in brochure called "The Mahogany Book" Learned many things. There mahogany forests in Africa where the tree grows the mahogany tree scattered here and there through the jungle Two trees in an acre are con- Sidered quite number The golden age i'll the use Of mahogany the 18th century and the first quarter of the 18th You will beautiful pieces made from the real wood in the British Isles and European countries It nothing to go into small insignificant inn in Ire
 land and articles that would make your mouth water Did you know that the natural color of mahogany ranges from light pink to rch golden brown or amber color? When finished you in piece of furniture ranges from light caret to deep golden brown, never dead, dull red Not all people distinguish the real from what called finish Your furniture dealer however, has made study of woods, distinguish and can explain to you how to know the genuine from the mi- tation mahogany The earliest of mahogany in Eng land is said to be in 1880 when Nottingham Castle was built. Earlier than that Philip II of Spain that same king about whom William T. Walsh has recently written such splendid book, used mahogany in the EScoral in the early part of the 18th century, Our brochure tells us it was used there in the chanting desk choir stalls, doors shelves and desks in the great library Following its use in England the colonies in this country began the accumulation of pieces and cabinet makers used their ingenuity. We all know that Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence mahogany desk, and among the famous American statesmen and others who had mahogany in beautiful pieces in their homes were George Washington Paul Revere, Robert E. Lee, Henry W. Longfeow, and Abraham Lincoln whose anni- yersary we have just celebrated
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-14
CROSBY GRADUATE
 STUDYING MOVIES

Jerome Weinstein, graduate of Crosby high school in 1885, is in charge of an experimental course in motion pictures at Antioch college, Yellow Springs, Ohio He is third year student. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. Morris Weinsten of Miami, Florida, formerly of this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-14
STAGE VETS

Every player in the cast of Metro Goldwyn-Mayers Love Is Head ache" had initial experience on the stage. The cast includes Gladys George, F'ranchot Tone, Ted Healy, Mickey Rooney, Frank Jenks and Barnett Parker. Even Director Rich ard Thorpe started as stage actor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-14
HEARTS AND FLOWERS
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER
Good Evening.

rehr,arv. month of birthdays, hearts and hoWefo' Eorer,lnner of March winds and April showers Today we scribbe ust few lines
 About those maWkish mlsslveS caleo ValentnAe0'