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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-24
COAST DEFENSES ARE PLANNED BY WAR DEPT. NOW
Key Positions Are Fortified -Allocation of Money
 Proposed

WASHINGTON, March 24.-Allo- cations in the proposed $447, ,000 900 War Department bill indicated that the Army, like the Navy, is con centratine on key defenses in the Pacific area.
 More than $6,0Oo,O0o is set aside for seacoast defenses and armament on the Pacific Coast, Hawaii and Panama Canal. and a large sum is also set aside for anti-aircraft Wea- pons.
 More than s4,OO0,O00 will be allo- cated specifically for Pacific de- tails of the armament program. Secret items disclosed anti-aircraft weapons and searchlights for San Francisco, Puget Sound and Hawaii.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-24
SIX CAFES
 SIGN WITH
 LOCAL S71
Minimum Wage 5 ale Agreed to by Half Doz-
 en Juneau Restaurants

Six restaurants out of l3 will have signed by this evening with the Hotel Restaurant Union, Local 871 in Juneau, according to union off cials.
 The agreement has been signed by aercys Cafe, Top Notch Cafe, Pio- ueer Cafe, Midget Cafe, Brunswick Cafe and Glovers Cafe. It is said other restaurants will sign with the union in the next few days.
 Stipulations of the agreement calls for an eight hour day and a six day week with provisions for broken ihifts. A wage scale calls for mini mum wages of, from $3 25 to S8.50 day.
 overtime is to be paid straight lime first half hour. time and a half for first two hours straight and double time after that.
 It is also agreed that any employer should hire any local help that is satisfactory, locally, from the union here, and that any employee who fails to keep in good standing with the local is to be dismissed
 The scale of minimum wages is IS follows: Dinner cook, S650c fry ,ook, SC; pastry cook. $650; fry and pastry cook, $6; fountain girls, s3.75; combination man, S4:25; com bination cook and waitress, S4.25; waitress, S325; dishwasher, $3.50; pantry man, s, and walters, $350.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-24
Five UniOnists
 Plead Guilty to
 Labor Terrorism
State Contended Men Plac- ed Abrasives in
 Tractors

THE DALLES, Ore, March 24- Five men charged with malicious and wanton injury to personal prop erty in an instance of labor terror ism today pleaded guilty.
 The men were Clarence Adams. head of the AFL hiring hall in Portland, Fred B. Upson, Team sters Business Agent here, William LaRose, Arthur Lowther and Will liam Blackwell
 The state contended the men had placed abrasives in tractors in a labor dispute
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-24

Anaconda 29A, Bethlehem Steel SIS, Commonwealth and Southern 1h. Curtiss Wright 37s, General Mo- .ors 319s, International Harvester 60, kennecott 337s, New York Gen. tral 12l9, Southern Pacific 11A, United States Steel 48A, Cities Ser vice IS, Pound $496.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-24
Non-Confirnlist
 Again at Liberty

CARLISLE, Pa, March 24.-(A. PD-Jack Marsh, who refuses to permit his children to be vaccinat- ed and goes to jail every once in a while for not conforming with the school laws is free again-under $50 bond.
 Except for a three-day vacation Marsh has been in jail since Novem- Der. A five-day sentence was impos- ed for each day his son Eugene was absent from school.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-24
15TH INFANTY
 LANDS, TACOMA 1
Returns from China After Stationed There for
 26 Years

TACOMA, Wash, March 24-The Fifteenth United States Infantry Regiment stationed in China for 26 years, has arrived here aboard the transport Grant.
 Eight hundred officers and men debarked here and will be stationed at Fort Lewis.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-24
TAX
 COLLECTIONS
 DROPPING OFF
Fall B elow Expectations, Says Morgenthau- -Bor-
 rowing Continues

WASHINGTON, March 24.-Sec- retary of Treasury Morgenthau dis closed that income tax collections are below expectations and further said the current series of borrow ings will be extended to produce a quarter of billion dollars.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-24
RAIN, SNOW IN NO. CALIFORNIA
 HALTS TRAFFIC
Lowlanders Are Again Fac ed with Prospects of
 More Floods

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, March 24. Persistent rain and snow today hampered communications, high way and rail traffic in Northern California while the lowland resi- dents became apprehensive of a threat of new floods.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-24
by Aaeiaide Kerr

salads or cocktails. Insert straw berries in the empty sections Sprinkle the fruit with honey and allow it to chill. Serve either as a first course or dessert
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-24
PEoN PRINT

Grapfruit hint: Cut each grape fruit in half. Remove the core and discard the seeds. Loosen the sec tions and recomve every other one. Save removed sections for use in
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-24
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK. March 24. - Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 97s, American Can g1M. American Light and Power 4,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-24
DOW JONES AVE x AGES

The following are today's Dow Jones averages: inGustrials 114.64 up 26; rails 2199, up "A; utilities 1731, up .01.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-18
Food and Drug Protection

The new Food and Drug Act is far from perfect, but is more positive measure than the law of 1906 which was primarily the work of pr. Harvey Wiley. That law, a great forward step for it's time, pro- hibited deceit in food and drug labels but did not compel virtue" The new statute, while not going as far as many authori- ties wished does at least have few more teeth with respect to new preparations not adequately tested, possibly harmful cosmetics, and medical preparations which are dangerous to health even when taken in accordance with instructions on labels.
 It contains no definition of standards of quality of canned goods, as many con- surners hoped it might. It's provisions do not apply to all foods. There are loop holes through which tricky producers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-18
One Weeks Air Specials

While Howard Hughes and his crew were speeding along on their world circling flight, two other planes figured interestingly in the news One was an eight-year-old plane, equipped with few modern instruments, in which the owner made nonchalant, nonstop trip across the country in 28 hours The flyer, an employee of California airplane con- pany, hadn't set out to do anything un- usual and insisted his trip was in no way notable He merely wanted a vaca- ton in New York filled up his old air bus with the necessary gas and oil and flew east until he reached Roosevelt Field His average speed was 97 miles an hour.
 The other interesting flight was made in plane belongng to Lincoln Ellsworth, the explorer. Borrowed and pilOted with his permission by one of his pilots, this plane was taken from New York to Sher- idan, Wyo to bring back for hospital treatment young Brooklyn physician and his wife. They had been injured in the West in an automobile accident A surgeon friend in New York, anxious to treat the young couple himself. made the necessary arrangements to send out the aerial ambulance with two pilots and trained nurse. The round trip was expected to take only little more than tWenty-four hours.
 The airplane is indeed a part of the fabric of our daily lives when it is called upon in one week to girdle the world, make leiSurly and unspectacular pleas ure trp across the country and accomplish an errand of mercy which would be inn possible by any other means of travel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-18

Last week New Britain officials learned that the proposed 25-miles-per-hour speed limit that they were planning to inaug- urate may not be legal. They looked up the statutes and found that cities and towns haven't the right to make ordi- nances governing the speed of motor vehicles. If that's the case then New Ha- ven and the several other communities which have already established such speed limits are facing plenty of suits. Many arrests have been made in these communities for violation of the local speed limit; fines were imposed. AS we recall it New Haven looked into the mat ter pretty well before imposing the dras- tically-low speed limit We don't think the city fathers down there would have gone ahead had they not been sure of their ground. Certainly if it is legal for one Connecticut town to set up 25-mile- per-hour limit, it's legal for another town to do the same after all the local limita- tions have been met with.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-18
Time to Reorganize

The Democratic party in Waterbury faces a situation this fall unique in it's annals. It must battle not the Republican party for supremacy, but itself. It is high time that influential members took the initiative and started lining up forces for a campaign that will either put the party on top again or make it powerful minor ity that needs only slight seasoning to be- come leading factor in city and state politics. There is much talk ot party purges these days We don't hesitate to say that a purge is called for Ill Water bury in the interests of the Democratic party and the candidates who must face the voters as it's representatives this fall.
 There is too much at stake for the or ganization in Waterbury to believe it can exist in the next year or so as it has in the past years. Success has been the party's lot under the administrations of Mayors Francis P. Guilfoile and Frank Hayes. Through these years powerful organization has dominated the working machinery-the town committee. We doubt if the strength that was the organ izations can cope with outside forces this fall. In addition to defeating an oppo- sition party, maybe more than one, pub lice opinion must be overcome. It can with decent regard for it.
 We have stated before that the Inde- pendent Democratic party has come to the point where it must be regarded not as mere offshoot of the parent, but as faction whose votes are important to the success or failure of either of the major political groups This was certain ly proved last fall. It has been suggested from time to time that Independents would be welcomed back into the ranks, this serving merely to provoke comment from Independents that they now con- stituted the regular Democratic party of the city.
 Failure to come together on such is- sues as this will prove grave detriment this fall to the success of Democratic candidates who will be nominated at pro- bate, congressional, and state conven- taons. It is in the spirit of united Demo- cratic party in Waterbury, one to build up strong organization, interested in both party and city, that we urge Demo- crats to subjugate personal feelings and ambitions to higher interests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-18

And while in the vicinity of New Brit ain we noticed last week that the recent rate reduction by the Connecticut Light and Power company didn't particularly impress Bristol councilman. James P. Jennings stated that the action wasn't going to prevent him from still moving for municipal power plant in Bristol. Bristol and New Britain are leading the race to see which one can get PWA funds for power plant the soonest. We don't like to be always contradicting, but we don't think that either of them will break into this field of public ownership, not with the c. L. & P. continuing to give service in the area.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-18
Sentiment Will Swing

In just the short space of week senti- ment with regard to the Democratic nom- ination for U S. senator in this state has switched. The incumbent, Honorable Augustine Lonergan, is home and is pre- pairing to wage determined fight for both renomination and reelection Both right now arc fairly certain. The atmos- phere of indifference towards the Loner- gan candidacy which was apparent for a time has vanished as have many of the objections, alleged to be held by Demo- cratic leaders throughout the state againsst Lonergan.
 U. s. Attorney General Homer S. Cum mings had the first opportunity to under mine the Lonergan cause when he con- ducted a personal or government scout ing tour of the state week or so ba ck. MT Cummings departed for Washing ton without putting the finger" on Sen ator Lonergan. It's our opinion that he found too much sentiment for him and strength in his camp to announce an ad- ministration drive to unseat the veteran legislator. Had Mr. Cummings delivered a broadside and urged support for MT. Archie" McNeil or some other potential, it would have been a real fight. Now it looks like a gradual build-up for Senator LOnergan.
 While State Chairman J. Francis Smith and Senator Francis T. Maloney did not openly endorse the Hartford senator fol- lowing their three-corneied conference in this city last week, they left little doubt in most observers minds but what they weren't going to oppose him for the nom- ination. As Chairman Smith put it his sentiments today are about the same as 1afo it,t 1A 1rriH, A hot a poll of state officials and leaders, high in Democratic circles, showed all favor ing renomination of Senator Lonergan.
 We can't help but feel right now that he will be an easy winner when the fight actually starts and it's time to present credentials. He's got plenty and they are all in good order
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-18
Keeping Agreements PWA Loans to Towns Can't Be Written Off or Regarded Lightly-One Community Finds
 Uncle Sam Is Stickler for Fine Points.
BOSTON POST

Some communities which were eager for PWA loans will soon find the piper must be paid. A great many of them signed agreements which they may regret later.
 The town of Point Pleasant, Va, furnishes an Illuminating example. This community needed a sewer system. The citizens almost unani- mously voted for PWA loan of $82,000, and agreed that each prop erty owner would be assessed $1 a month to meet interest payments and amortization.
 The sewer system was built to the satisfaction of the town. But about half of the 400 home owners have refused to pay the assessment. But no such complaint was made when the loan was negotiated and the bonds signed.
 The federal officials have served notice that they plan to foreclose on the property of delinquent home owners and sell their properties, if necessary, to collect the money due. They have notified the Mayor that no evasion of contract will be per- mitted. To allow cities or towns to default their solemn obligations can no more be permitted by the gov- ernment than by private lenders Stern action is justified in such cases as warning to others who think they can dodge payment.
 The same reasoning applies to the Home Owners Loan Corporation This is not philanthropic agency It is plain business institution When home owner borfoWs from the HOLC he is expected to keep his agreement. A great many, because of the liberal policy of the HOLC in granting loans, made promises be- yond their financial capacity. Tc expect they can go on indefinitely to stall off the payment of the whole or part of their obligations is too much. It is not government money that is loaned to mortgagors it is the money of the private in- vestors who bought the HOLC bonds,. Therefore, the corporation must collect, and foreclosure must follow repeated defaults on pay ments by mortgagors.
 The case of the Brooklyn widow of great naval hero is an illustra- ton. She is far behind in her mort gage payments because her income will not support the costly house in which she lives. A judge who heard
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-18

nouncement. As subsequent events proved, they were 100 per cent wrong, with Policy and Willard 100 per cent right.
 Infuriated by the surprise pay cut declaration, the Brotherhoods threw their full weight against any loan legislation. So Congress, which had been on the verge of rushing railroads loans, hastily junked them and refused to lift a finger for the teetering carrires. Hull and Hopkins
 Harry Hopkins may be the Big Shot" in WPA, but he's just another name to the wife of the Number One Cabinet Member Mrs. Cordell Hull.
 She was endeavoring to per- suade a group of Washington photographers not to take pic- lures of Swedish Grown Prince Gustav Adolph and Princess Louise, who dined unofficially with the Hulls recently at the Carlton.
 But if we don't get this pie ture," pleaded the lensmen, well all be down looking for Harry Hopkins tomorrow"
 What has he to do with this?" asked Mrs. Hull.
 Why, he's the guy that finds jobs for all the cameramen who get fred" was the answer. Hull's Press Conferences
 Press conferences with Secre- tary of State Hull have become so fruitless that newsmen want to cut down their number to one every other day instead of once a day
 Hull has about half dozen answers in his kit bag, every one evasive. Samples: q have nothing new to report on that subject" "We are giving our constant attention to every phase of that question:" T shall be glad to keep you in- formed as soon as there are any developments in that regard"
 The above answers uusally are the chief crop of news emanating from MT. Hull's gatherings with the press.
 SWanSOn'S Yacht
 The only thing that makes life unhappy for Mrs. Swanson, wife of the Navy secretary, is that hus- band Claude won't let her use the yacht Sequoia for private parties.
 The Sequoia formerly the Presidential yacht-is assigned to the Secretary of the Navy. She is tied up at the Navy Yard dock in Washington, with a full crew in readiness, and Swanson could or- der anchors aweigh on the slight est Whim.
 But he insists that the yacht must be used only for offlcial-or at least semi-of -official-excursions, and when Mrs. Swanson says she wants to take a little party of friends down the river, Claude exercises a firm veto.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-18
Selected Poem
ROADS

ROADS Uou Carino in the Poets Corner Hartford Times liked to look down roads dusty roads That lead one through green fields And asphalt street that run through busy places, And past the noise that every city yields liked to look down roads skirting hills And narrow country lanes, And gray ribbons of road that can see Twisting like long, fat snakes across the plains l wouldn't have liked to look if I had known A road would call one day And beckoning, fill your heart with wanderlust Until it had led you on and on and far away But there is still one consolation left That some day you will turn around and then, That very road that summoned you away Will lead you home and back to me again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-18
Current Comment

It seems enough for Americans to have 8 choice of two parties to support or overthrow.
 Secretary of Labor Frances Per- kins, on a labor party.
 The development of the religious spirit is a matter of profound im- portance to the continuance of our government.
 William Church Osborn, president of New York's Temple of Religion. The Christian theology of man is proclaimed by the Declaration of Independence and mechanical by the Constitution.
 R. E. Desvernine, president of
 the Crucible Steel Company of America.
 If we are to save democracy in this country we must find wayI to iron out the violent fluctuationd in our business cycle. w Elliot JaneWay, economist winter. Japan must win this war before the rains come or she will be sunk
 Senator Borah of Idaho Every governor in every state il looking for the seat of every sen1 ator. Senator Dennis Chavez of New Mexico.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-18
Questions and
 Answers
By Frederick M. Kerby

Enclose a three cent stamp for reply when addressing any ques- ton of fact or information to the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot be given. nor can extended research be un- dertaken. Be sure all mail is ad- dressed to the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington. D. c.
 THE EDITOR
 Q. How many persons have grad uated from colleges and high schools in the United States since 1870?
 A. The United States office of education in 1886 estimated the number of college graduates at D. 876,464 and high school graduates at 15,400,991.
 o. How much did American tourists spend abroad in 1887?
 A. Preliminary figures indicate approximately $610,OO0,000. Foreign CTS travelling in the United States spent about $155,000,000.
 @. Who obtained the first neon tube patent?
 A. George Claude of Paris, France. He applied for U. s. patent on November 9, 1911, and was granted Patent No. 1,125,475 on January 19, 1915.
 o. When will the new fast steamer service between New York and the east coast of South America be established?
 A. The Maritime commission has announced that the new service will be inaugurated on or before Sep tember l, with the steamers Vir- ginia, Pennsylvania and California o. Are there more widows than widoWers in the United States?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-07-18
In Today's Mail Anonymous letters will not
 be accepted unless accom-
 panied with writer's name.
BUILDING STAGNATION SHOULD BE REMOVED IN
 COMMUNITY

54 Fuller Street,
 July IS. 1888. Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 I have read with interest of the efforts of MT. William M. Harris to obtain an appropriation of $l0000 to begin the program of slums clear ance and the building of new low rent housing units. I believe that such program is appropriately timed, because of the subnormal opera tions of construction today be- ing of greater concern to the pros- perity of our people than ever be- fore. A comprehensive examination of all forces which might generate a substantial and continual business recovery shows clearly that the stag nation in all branches of building and its allied industries is the larg- est obstacle in the patf of an all- permanent relief from the depreS- sion. A program designed to remove this obstacle, to relieve unemploy- ment, to give work to people, to give an opportunity to people to live on convenient terms, is therefore mat ter of great importance to every group of citizens-church fraternal, labor and political. Indeed, the very magnitude of the program and the extraordinary extent of it's ramifi- cations and effect, while local in its direct applications, touches every commercial, industrial and natural resource of the nation,-every moral, social and political value, every man. woman and child. For the far-reach- ing benefits of a successful building program involve the direct interest of every citizen in or outside the building industry, no matter in what capacity he may be employed.
 It cannot be emphasized too strongly that the effects of building activity go far beyond the common ly understood limits of the construc- tion field. They touch the work of mine, forest, factory, store. bank. as intimately as they concern the 20 or more crafts actually employed in building. The way to return pros- perity must come through coopera- tion between government, business and labor; and a working combina- tion of that cooperation.
 JOHN w. McGURK,
 Secretary, Waterbury Building Trades Council