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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-23
Warships Vulnerable, Claims Rep. Mauerick
Texas Democrat Maintains Tests Showing Vulner= ability to Plane Attacks Are Being Suppressed
 By Administration at Washington
By LYLE c. WILSON

United Press Staff COrreSp0ndent)
 Washington, Feb. 23-(UP)-The administration was charged today with suppressing reports of tests showing surface warship vulner- ability to airplane attack in an ef- fort to protect the new battleship construction program against ad- verse criticism.
 Rep. Maury Maverick, Democrat, Texas. a New Dealer who bolted President Roosevelt on national de- fense spending, made the charges. They were submitted to the war and navy department and were denied in general terms by high ranking officers.
 Maverick. a member of the house military affairs committee, said he had been told he could examine the test reports if he would keep the information confidential.
 The existence of reports on the vulnerability of an attacking fleet to airplane defense is not denied" !" Maverick said in an interview. T have been told I could see the re- ports if I would keep them secret and that the war department has orders to keep them confidential.
 Obviously the secret is one that is being kept from the American people. President Roosevelt wants a big fleet of whopping battleships
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-23
SANITY OF LADD
 UNDER INVESTMENT

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 23-(UP) Superior Court Judge John Rufus Booth today took under advisement the report of four psychiatrists re- garding the sanity of Duncan H. Ladd, Wallingford fireman, who last week was acquitted on charge of staying Michael A. Dileo, Meriden barber.
 Judge Booth said he would study the report with States Attorney Samuel E. Hoyt and probably would make disposition in the case Fri day morning. Ladd either will be freed or committed to an institu- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-23
HICKEY PAYS SURPRISE VISIT TO REGISTRARS No Information as to Pur= pose of His Conference
 With These Officials MAY CHECK LISTS
 WITH PHOTOSTATS Acorn Due to Land in N. Y. Tomorrow to Take
 Charge of Probe

County Detective Edward J. Hickey, acting for Hugh M. Alcorn, the states attorney named by Judge Ernest A. Inglis to investigate Water bury's financial affairs, paid a surprise visit to the regis trars' office in City Hall shortly after g o'clock today. He returned there later and talked to Registrars John T. Derwin and Albert O. Taller. But he took nothing from the of- flee - then. Or so the office staff claimed, refusing to say whether Detective Hickey will return later today to obtain the registrars copies of the voting lists for making of photostatic prints. This. it was seen, would act as a check against tho other sets of election records already photographed.
 Took First Set
 The first set was taken from the office of City Clerk John P. Fitz- maurice last week. Then Detective Hickey took the lists of voters to be made, as left by former Town Clerk Dora A. Egan in the office of Town Clerk Mrs. Mary c. Kilmar- tin, on Monday. These, too, were photographed at the studio of Henry A. Gebhardt, on Leaven- worth street.
 Fact that the registrars were known to be searching the office for some documents indicated today that the detective and his assistant, Detective George L. Greer, plan re- turning to City Hall some time to- day. or when arrangements can be made with the studio for the further photographing of election records.
 No developments
 Other than the activities of De- tective Hickey, the investigation showed no outstanding develop ments today. Tomorrow, however, States Attorney Alcorn is expected DO IClul II bO 1NCH Ol n Oil lllC u dAJC ship, Britannia, on which he has been making a vacation trip to the West Indies.
 Rumor was that the inveStiga- ton may devolve upon alleged ire gularities of last October'S disputed election, making Waterbury Re- publican wedge in the preparation c. e%a to fhic foII While this was not the primary pur- pose of the action by the state, brought about by reports of over drafts in the office of the control Ter and disappearance of cancelled checks and two warrant books, 1t is seen that Detective Hickey is gath ering a ponderous amount of ma- terial for consideration by his chief after tomorrow.
 Grand Jury Probe?
 On this consideration rests the decision of MT. Alcorn as to whether a grand jury investigation is war ranted. AS in the past, the states attorney who has seen many major court prosecutions, is expected to count the cost sometimes as high as $10O,OO0, before he will go to the extreme of starting such lengthy procedure. A grand jury inveStiga- tion would mean that the inveStiga- ton might require even more time than it is indicated will be taken by the extraordinary grand jury presently Investigating the Merritt Parkway land deals and alleged "kickback" of funds to the Republi- can party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-23
M'NUTT IS NOT
 SEEKING OFFICE
Far Eastern Problems OC= cupying Entire Attention,
 Commissioner Says

Washington, Feb. 23-(UP)-High Commissioner Paul V. McNutt of the Philippine Islands, boomed by Indiana supporters for the 1940 Democratic presidential nomination, today declared T am not candi- date for any public office"
 q am giving my entire time, ener- gy and thought to American affairs in the Philippine Islands" McNutt said.
 Asked if he would return to the United States this fall to launch his candidacy, the handsome former Indiana governor said:
 T am going back to the islands and stay there as long as I am needed"
 McNutt spiritedly denied that Lieut.. Col. Davenport Johnson, com- mandant of Hamilton Field, Calif., had been disciplined because he flew McNutt and Wayne Coy, his admin istrative assistant, from San Fran cisco to Denver last week.
 Contending that both he and Coy were employees of the war depart ment and received their travel or ders from that agency, McNutt de- clared there was no relationship between Johnson's transfer to Cha mute Field, H.. and the San Fran cisco-Denver flight.
 McNutt refused to discuss the possibility of a third term for Pres ident Roosevelt.
 That is question for the pres ident of the United States to an- swer," said McNutt.
 McNutt answered questions con- corning both his political future and that of the president by declaring
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-23
Cluney To CoUer
 Mann-Louis Bout
(Acme Telephoto).

When Nathan Mann of Hamden makes h.s bid to Joe Louis for the worlds heavy weight championship tonight at Madison Square Garden. among those present will be John A. Cluney, sports editor of The Democrat, who has not missed a major boxing bout in New York since Gene Tunney retired with the title and a million dollars. Last Friday, Mir. Cluney was a visitor at the training camp of Nathan Mann, where the Connecticut boy voiced certain things about to- nights battle with Louis which will look much better in print, after tonight's title bout. That is one reason why The Demo- crat sports editor will be on hand to give you his best word picture of the fight on Thurs day. In addition. Dan Parker of the New York Mirror will give Democrat readers his col umnar version of the bout, and there will be stories by Stuart Cameron and George Kirksey, crack United Press boxing ex- perts. All in all, the fight will be covered like a blanket, for Democrat sports followers and fight fans. Get your Democrat early, Thursday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-23
Planes Make Two Surprise Raids, Causing Much
 Property Damage
10 PERSONS KILLED,
 THIRTY=ONE WOUNDED
Eight Planes in Squadron, First to Penetrate Japan
 Soil Since War Started

Tokyo, February 23.-UP) - Chinese airplanes took the war bo Japanese soil today with two raids on Formosa, the great Japanese Island and troop base off the China coast. The colonial ministry here estimated that 10 per- sons were killed and 30 wounded in the raid, during which the Chinese planes bombed Taihoku, capital and chief city of the island; Shinchiku, on the west coast 50 miles from Tai hoku, and Chikuto, eastward of Shinchiku.
 It was admitted that property damage was considerable.
 8 Planes In Squadron
 The. Colonial ministry said that there were eight planes in the Chi nese squadron, first to attack Japa- nese territory since the start of the war.
 An official communique of the Formosa army headquarters said that "one or two" Chinese planes
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-23
FRANCE TO FLOAT
 DEFENSE FUND
International Situation So Grave Cabinet to Take
 Immediate Steps

Paris, Feb. 23.-(UP).-USually re- liable sources said today the govern ment intends to raise 3.200,000, 900 francs COS, ,28O, ,OOO for new special defense fund in view of the increaS- ingly grave international situation.
 The money will be raised through a loan, it was asserted.
 Informants said that of the total 1900, 100000 francs ($59,220, ,000), or more than half, would be allotted to the air force 80OOOO,o0o francs ($26,- 0O0,OO0) to the navy and 0O,00O, ,OOO francs ($19,74O,0OO to the army.
 The appropriations, discussed by the cabinet yesterday, would be Frances first move in view of the new diplomatic phase inagurated by the speech of Fuehrer Adolf Hitler Sunday and the resignation of For eign Secretary Anthony Eden of Great Britainh
 Reports published abroad that Foreign Minister Won Delbos had offered his resignation as sequel to the Eden crisis were denied of ficially today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-23
THREE MILK DEALERS
 ARE FINED $1, ,6O0


 Boston, Feb. 23.-(UP).-Three milk dealers were fined a total of $1,600 in federal court today for failing to comply with the greater Boston milk marketing agreement requiring contributions to the equal- ization pool and expenses of the ad- ministrator.
 Green Valley Creamery, Inc, of Somerville was fined $l,OO0 for sec ond offenSe.
 Robert B. Woodland and his brother, Fred, operating Meadow Brook Farm, Waltham, were fined $500 each.
 All three were convicted of con- tempt Friday by Judge George c. Sweeney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-23
THIRD SUSPECT IN
 FIRE IS ARRESTED

Gloucester, Mass, Feb. 23.-(UP). A third suspect in a $25,OOO in cendiary fire two weeks ago at the Hawthorne Inn summer colony pleaded not guilty today in district court to a charge of conspiracy to burn an insured building and was
 Llewellyn L. Hardy, 35. of Dor held in $2,OO0 for hearing March 8.
 chester was arrested yesterday by Boston and Gloucester police.
 Thomas w. White, 55, the pro prietor and formerly of Philadel- phia, and Mrs. Lula Farren, 57, a Springfield, Pa. divorcees, are free in 5000 bail each on arson charges. z { I.ra Na vi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-23
BROACA PAYS ALIMONY

Barnstable, Mass, Feb. 23-(UP)
 Johnny Broaca, suspended New York Yankees pitcher, escaped a contempt of court conviction today by paying $632 back alimony to his divorced wife. T wish you the best of luck with the ball club" said Probate Judge Collen o. Campbell. baseball fan himself, in dismissinI the contempt petition of Mrs. Cos della Ireland Broaca.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-23
AMBASSADORS
 CONDITION CRITICAL

Chicago Feb. 23.--(UP).-Condi- tion of Coly. Noble Brandon Judah, 55, war veteran, attorney, former ambassador to Cuba and Brown Ui- versity trustee, was described today as very serious"
 Judah, who underwent an opera ton at Johns Hopkins hospital Jan 6 for removal of his right eye. was reported growing gradually weaker at his home here. No hope was held for his recovery. He had been i'll several months with a malignant tumor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-23
Admiral Dubose Offers Figures on ROOsevelt's
 Recent Naval Proposal
166 COMBATANT SHIPS
 WOULD BE NECESSARY
Estimate Was Sought on Cost of Navy Capable of
 Defending Two Coasts
BY JOHN R. BEAL United Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Washington, February g -UP) X Admiral William G. Dubose told the House Naval Affairs Committee to- day that it would cost the United States ,200,000,000 and take 10 years to build a separate fleet for the Atlan- tic Ocean. Dubose, chief of navy construction, resuming testimony on President Roosevelt's billion-dollar naval expansion pro- gram, based lis estimate on the statement that 166 combatant ships and 53 auxiliaries would be re- quired.
 He made his estimate at the re- quest of Representative Ralph O. Brewster, Republican. Me, and Mel win J. Maas. Republican, Minnesota. They asked him to provide cost data because Chairman Carl VinSon,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-23
VALENCIA BOMBED

Barcelona, Feb. 23-(UP)-The port of Valencia and the town and port of Sagunto were bombed by Nationalist hydroplanes today. No casualties were reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-23
THREE BILLION NEEDED FOR ATLANTIC FLEET
WaterburyG. O.P Backs Up Bradley
"Old Guard" Sighted at Mckinley Assn Dinner Here Last Nght-Pryor Says Faction Stories Started
 By Newspapers of State

Waterburys Republicans stepped into the factional
 fight of the state COP last night, aligning themselves finally with the Young Republican element led by j.. Kenneth Bradley of Fairfield County He retired pres dent of the Mckinley Association of Connecticut last night at the dinner and meeting held at the Hotel Elton giving place to Hugh M Acorn r son the veteran Hartford County States Attorney and former candidate for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-23
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Feb. 2S-UP)-Gov- ernment tt;penses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Feb. 18th, compared with year ago: This Year Expenses Last Near s4,7S7,T07,6 ,620.51 s4,64S,97S,11S.02
 Receipts S,7s1,919,375.45 S2,G46, 4ot, ,S69. 30 sss5, ,7sS, ,a45.O6 ss,oo2, ,57s,24s.7s
 Net Deficit ss4S,S67 7,2s5.O6 sl,92s, s,22o, ,79s.7e
 Cash Balance $s,OOs, ,o95,sS3.5S si.565,114,S12.ss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-23
GIomor GoIs- With an Accent

Importing fore s n movie stars to this cOun- try has become Big Busi- ness, and the story behind that Business is as fascin- ating as the story of the stars themselves. They have to have glamOr = glam0r with an accent and fresh l0velineSs, abii- ity, streamlining. But there Is more than that behind the invasion to these shores by stars like Danielle Darrieux, Annabella, Rose Stradner, Franciska Gaal, Ilona Massey and Mireille Balin. Paul Harrison, HOl- lywO0d correspondent for NEA Service and The Waterbury Democrat, tells the fascinating facts in six glamorous stories, one on each of the girls. The first appears today on
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-23
The Weather

Rain, Colder Tonight,
 Thursday Morning Full Weather Report Page 5
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-23

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-01
ROY HOFFMAN GIVEN MEDAL
 FOR SHOOTING
Other Awards Are Made at Meeting of Rifle and
 Pistol Club

The Juneau Rifle and Pistol Club held it's regular March meeting last evening in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. The principal order of business was the presentation of the National Rifle Association Club Members Medal to Roy E. Hoffman Hoffman fired the highest score over "B7 Qualification Course last season.
 In addition Army Qualification Medals were presented the follow ing members:
 Expert Rifleman-Roy E. Hoff- man, Kenneth Junge, Arthur s Berg, George H. Leonard.
 Sharpshooter - Edwin w. Hoff- man, Oscar H. Waterud
 Marksman-William P. Blanton Eugene E. Weschenfelder, Jay P Williams.
 After the close of the meeting Herbert Neff of Ordways Photo Shop entertained those present witf showing of 1900 feet of Alaska scenes in natural coloA taken last summer by the late Fred K. Ord way.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-01
FED. SOCIAL SECURITY BOARD GRANTS CASH
 FOR ALASKA SET UP

The Social Security Board, Wash ington, D. C., today announced through Hugh J. Wade, Territorial Director, that it had approved a grant of $6,030 to the Territory of Alaska to be used to pay the expen- ses of administering the Alaska Un- employment Compensation Act for the quarter beginning March 31 and ending June 30, 1888. The amount of the grant is based on an estimate submitted by the Alaska Unemployment Compensation Com mission, and the Board approved the amount requested less $62944 which is the amount of the balance that the Commission had on hand that was previously granted but unused during the last quarter. The total amount that has been granted to the Alaska Unemployment Compensa- tion Commission since the enact- ment of this law is $36,06821.
 Under the Social Security Act the Federal Government pays the com- plete cost of administering the AL aska Unemployment Compensation Act
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-01
THOMAS FIGHTS
 LOUIS TON|CHT;.
 IS 20 TO 1 SHOT
Bettors Wagering Bomber Will Put Farmer
 Away Easily

CHICAGO, April 1.-Harry Thom- as, the swingman of the squared circle, from Minnesotas s farm lands, tonight gets his chance to swing the biggest upset in modern ring his- tory in his bout with Champion Joe Louis.
 Thomas meets Louis tonight in the Chicago Stadium in challenge for the heavyweight crown. The only ones betting on Thomas are Thomas himself and his manager, N a t e Lewis, who have come forward to swear up and down that Thomas will win
 Betting odds are theoretically 20 to l that Louis will retain the title by decision, and 10 to l, the Brown Bomber will win by knockout.
 There are no takers to speak of, even at those odds It is admitted that Thomas can punch. but it is also admitted that he is easy to hit when trying to wind up his wild roundhouse swing from the floor
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-01
Annual Alarm Rouses
 Fire Department

At 5:45 o'clock this morning, the fire bell pealed out and sent Juneau firement tumbling sleepy-eyed into boots, pants and coats.
 As in the movies, rushing men shot down the brass pole, fire truck engine roared to cold life and the apparatus careened around the cor her and sped, siren spinning it's shivering whine, down the desert ed street.
 The truck pulled to a stop near the Home Grocery Bremen cast anxious eyes about in search of flames-but no flames--it happens every year on April Fools Day.
 One Alarm Is Fire
 Bremen were called Surprisingly enough for April Fools Day to a fire this noon at 914 West Ninth Street in the roof of house belong ing to John Johnson
 Defective chimney is said to be the cause for the flames which did little damage and were extinguished ir short order.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-01
NORTHLAND TAXES II
 FOR SOUTH

D, The motorship Northland passed through Juneau bound south this morning, bringing 18 passengers from Sitka to Juneau and taking i7 out.
 Passengers from Sitka were-M. D. Williams, B. F. Kane, F. Cham berlain, Dan Noonan, Nancy Burke, Arndel Burke, Bertha Fiber, MT. and Mrs. Walter Hellan, A. Deduck- son, F. Brogar, J. Williams, P. James. Al Jones. Axel Johnson, Dan Rose, Mrs. J. Williams and E. Simp- son.
 Passengers for Seattle are MT. and Mrs. James Mattox, Mrs. Henry Roden, MT. and Mrs. Tom Tamura, Mrs. Al Lindstrom, Jr. and Dickie; Bill Streber, w. E. Olson, Myron Norton, Dean Folk, Ray LaVelle.
 For Ketchikan-Frank Foster, MT. and Mrs. Vance Blackwell and baby, Richard Gerwels
 For Petersburg-H. D. McDonald.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-01
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ApOsto|i Will
 Mix with Lee

NEW YORK, April Middle weight crown contenders Fred Ap- ostoli, of San Francisco, and Glen Lee, of Nebraska, will clash tonight in return bout over the IS round route.
 Apostoli won the decision from the aggressive Nebraskan in their last encounter, but the verdict was booed by Lees supporters. Since then, Apostoli has dropped a close decision to the veteran Young Cor bett.
 Lee will spot Apostoli four pounds in tonight's bout. Apostoli weighed in this afternoon at 16O 3-4 pounds and Lee at 1856 3-4 pounds.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-01
NORTH SEA IS
 JUNEAU BOUND

SEATTLE, April l. = Steamer North Sea sailed for Southeast AL aska ports at 10 o'clock this morn ing with l04 passengers, including the following booked for Juneau: Mrs. J. C. Cooper, Rod G. Darnell, Mrs. Bob Webster, Mrs O. A. Wilder and children, Miss Ann Thompson, Mrs. Ida Thompson, Mrs Dora Spaulding.
 A. E. Zaworski Mrs. N. J. Bavard and child, Zulberto Zulberti, Her bert Sayikko, Austin Shelton, Paul W. Fretzs. Mrs Catherine Hulk.
 Mrs. Florence Missunstad, MT. and Mrs. J. w. Lick, Helen Campbell. MT and Mrs. L. Maxi, Miss Roberta Evans.
 Miss B. Miller, Mrs. Garvin Fay Tor F. R. Townsend MT. and Mrs. R; Collins. Mrs Emma R. White.
 Gertrude Rody, Gene Hulk, Rudy Hslazon, Arnold Muldoon, Forest Scnauf. John Hayden, Donald Golf man.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-01
MAYOR HUDSON DIES HERE OF HEART DISEASE
De ath Claims Prominent Citizen at 7: 50 O'Clock
 Last Evening
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been 56 years old a week from Sun day and his term as mayor would have expired April IS. He is sur vived by four children in Juneau Mrs. H. M. Hollmann (Evelyn Jud- son); Arthur B. Judson, Thomas Judson, Jr., and Charles Everett Judson. Thomas Judson, Jr, who has been working recently at An- chorage, arrived on the Baranof yesterday.
 He is also survived by three grandchildren in Juneau. and by Charles Thurman, stepfather, in Jamestown, NY; Mrs. Don Crocker, a sister, and Frank Judson, a brother, in Jamestown; and Dave Judson, brother at Oak Harbor, Wash.
 Funeral services will be held at 2 pm. Sunday from the Elks Hall under auspices of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Inter- ment will follow in the Elks plot of Evergreen Cemetery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-01
BOB WHISPERS WIFE ARRIVING
 ON NORTH SEA

Bob Webster, "Old Sourdough' with movie producer Norman Dawn is a happy man today-his wife is a passengers aboard the North Sea arriving here next Tuesday.
 Mrs. Webster knows the glare oi lights as well as her husband. She is Patsy Lee" of radio and night club fame.
 Both she and MT. Webster used to be with the Plantation" biggest New Orleans night club. MT. Web ster was master of ceremonies anc Mrs. Webster was featured singer As Patsy Lee" Mrs. Webster has also sung in recent weeks ovel KPRC and KTRH in Houston, Tex as.
 I'm blad she's coming now, Webster said. "In about week Tn going to have ta start growing my beard for MT. Dawn's picture" ranged for the concert.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-01
STUDENTS ARE AT BIG MEET

DIES MONIES, Ia., April l.-Ap- proximately 250 students from more than 100 colleges and universities gathered at Drake University today to study international problems.
 The students attending the two- day meeting are representatives of International Reading clubs which are sponsored by the Carnegie En- dowment for International Peace They came from colleges and uni versailles in Iowa, Kansas, Minneso- ta, Missouri, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, and the Province Manitoba, Canada.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-01
TWO MEN STEAL
 s7,500 IN GEMS

CHICAGO. April 1.-Police today sought two men accused of stealing $7.500 in gems from a Buffalo, New York, jeweler, Benjamin Tenne- baum
 Tennebaum told officers that one of the pair climbed into his auto- mobile last night as he halted in downtown Chicago for stop light
 The man forced him to drive sev- eral blocks, took tc5 sample cases of jewels and joined a conferate who had trailed the jewellers car.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-01
KELLEY FUNERAL
 TO BE TOMORROW

Funeral services for Jack Kelley will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Salvation Army hall where Capt. Stanley Jackson will officiate at the ceremony.
 Interment will follow in the Ever green Cemetery. Kelley died at his home in the Indian village, last month.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-04-01
HEARST TO TURN
 BACK BIG HOTEL

NEW YORK, April 1.-The luxur- ious Ritz Tower Apartment Hotel on Park Avenue is to be relinquished by William Randolph Hearst.
 Representative of the wealthy publisher announced today that the big hotel will be turned over to the bondholders. The move was seen by realty observers as the first ster by Hearst to liquidate most of his large New York real estate hold ings.