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The Washington times., 1938-11-28

ADVE RISEN EMIT
The Washington times., 1938-05-04
DISTRICT GETS
MORE JUDGES

Decision as to whether two or
three additional justices of the
United States District Court for
the District of Columbia shall be
appointed under the judicial ex-
paasion bill now before Congress
was up to congressional conferees
today.
As the bill passed the Senate,
two new judges were allowed for
the District court and one for the
Court Of Appeals.
In the House yesterday the Dis
trict was given three new judges
for the District court. The Sen
ate'S provision for one new judge
on the court Of appeals was ap-
proved without change.
Efforts of House members to
defeat the proposal to add third
Judge to the District Court were
blocked by Administration leaders.
The bill was sent to conference.
Meanwhile Representative John
j. Cochran 3D. of Missouri, in
PRODUCED a resolution in the House
calling for an investigation by
the House Judiciary Committee of
the administration Of justice by
the Supreme Court Of the United
States, arguing that the increase
and speeding of the work of the
lower courts necessarily would put
o heavier load on the tribunal
The Washington times., 1938-05-04
Unions Urge
Abolition
OfNLRB

G.N.SO A group of independent
unions today petitioned Congress
to abolish the National Labor Re
lations Board and to amend the
labor act to make it illegal for
workers to strike Tor higher pay
# their strike interferes with in.
terstate commerce.
Most of the unions have been
labeled company unions" by the
NLRB.
The petition said the wage
earners are tired of the labor act,
land its kangaroo court, She
NLRB. with its biased examiners,
its bulldosing prosecutors and its
swarm of press agents.
The unions also urged com
pulsory registration of unions ond
the granting of collective bargain
ing rights to minority groups.
Frank Bow. counsel of the Cen
tral Council of the Republic Steel
Corp, said the petition was signed
by independent unions from Rem
ington.Rand, Inc. National Steel
CUrp., Jones & Laughlin Corp, H.
]. Heinz Co., Duquesne Light &
Power and the Pressed Steel Car
Co.
The Washington times., 1938-05-04

Striking at Scoffers who de-
clared the $4,000 votes rolled up
in the plebiscite we're not repre-
sentative of the feelings of local
r esd n IS. Representative Ran
dolph said;
Even if an official plebiscite
were held there would be
scoffers to say that it was i'm.
properly conducted and didn't
mean anything.
mo MORE ARGUMENT"
These people are the con.
sistent foes of the great and
overwhelming majority Of the
people of Washington and moth.
ing will change them. AS far as
am concerned there is no more
argument. Washington wants
suffrage"
Glaring injustices Of the voteless
plight of Washington citizens
were stressed by the Rev. DR., Ed
mund A. Walsh, S. j., vice presi-
dent Of Georgetown University,
last night in an address before the
National Association of CONNER
cial Organization Secretaries at
the Willard Hotel.
THE American right to a
voice in administration of the
laws exists everywhere in the
nation except in the District of
Columbia" Father Walsh said.
"ONLY REAL AMERICANS"
Referring to his own Is years
residence in Washington, Father
Walsh said he had voted in Satur-
days plebiscite "to know whether
or not we shall have the privilege
Of voting"
With the possible exception
Of the Indians" Father Walsh
said, I'VE in the District are the
only real Americans left. Our
only loyalty is to the United
States while our fellow Amer
leans must look to the party to
which they belong for direc-
ton
Leaders in the District suffrage
movement will meet jointly with
the executive and resolutions COM
mittees of the Citizens Conference
on District Suffrage Saturday at
2 p. m. Plans to lay results of the
Saturday referendum before the
House Judiciary Committee May
10 and 10 will be formulated.
VINSON NON.COMMITTAL
Representative Fred Vinson Of
Kentucky. who was listed in yes
terday's Congressional poll as an
opponent of suffrage, declared
later that his position had been
misinterpreted. He is not opposed
to suffrage. Representative Vim
son declared, but would like to be
listed as "noncommittal" in the
poll AS revised, the poll shows
106 members of the House defin-
itely favoring suffrage and Al op-
posed.
The Washington times., 1938-05-04
Randolph Hits Foes
Of District Suffrage,
Lauds Referendum
PIebiscite Considered Representative and
Shouting What Citizens Want

Denouncing congressional opponents of suffrage who have
scoffed results of Saturdays pebscte Representative
Jennings Randolph d. of West Virginia declared the people
of Washington have presented overwhelming proof that they
want the right TO vote
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-22

repair The matter of locks at the school previously taken up, the mat ter was reported disposed of by the inspector who ordered the panic bolts put back on the doors as originally specified. In the matter of deeds given for properties by the city. At torney Frank Foster advised the city to give no better deed to any one than they had received, which in most cases where tax-titles are concerned, would amount to a quit claim deed only. aict
 Explaining to the Council the sta tus of liabilities for compensation to city employees due to accidents or injuries, Attorney Foster told them that the city is a governmental in- stitution and not liable therefore for injuries sustained by it's fire men or police in the performance of their duties A request made by ex-marshal Dupree for an addition al 2I2 months compensation was left unacted upon.
 Status of the stuccoing job at the school was explained by the city
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-22
D Q U 6 L A s N E W s
DOUGLAS COUNCIL DISPOSES
 OF CONSIDERABLE BUSINESS

For the next to their last regular meeting before election, a tWo-hour session of the Douglas City Council was held last evening during which a dozen or more matters. received attention, with definite action re- sulting in six of them.
 One vote taken favored giving a deed to E. J. Baretich for lot s in block 1, which had been originally assigned to Walter Anderson for building a residence The latter left for the south late last summer when his house was only partly com- pleted, and it is understood Bare tich has consumated a deal for the unfinished building and will com plete it.
 Another vote authorized the City Clerk to issue warrant for $426.34 in payment of the Virginia Masons s bill for 72 days care of Robert Du- pree, former City Marshal. also the sum of $10 in favor of pr. Homer D. Dudley for consultation and $5.65 for Jeanette Snyder for her services in connection with the case.
 Action designating the city hall as the voting place of Douglas or precinct number 1, embracing all of the town within its corporate limits was favorably voted upon. Another vote approved the ncmina- ton of the following election off cialS.
 First. for the Primary election to be held April 26: Judges Mrs. Glen Rice, J. O. Kirkham, Charles Q. An derson; clerks - Mrs. Gertrude Laughlin, Mrs. Walter Andrews. For the city election, April 5: Judges A. E. Goetz, John Niemi, o. H. Bliss; clerks = Mrs. Laughlin and Mrs. Jerry Cashen.
 A report of Auditor J. c. Cooper, covering the business of the clty dock from October 1896, to June 1897, was rendered in person by MT. Cooper, and while as he said, the report was not complete due to in- complete verification it was the best he was able to make, and vote 10 accept it embraced another acton of the city fathers. Indefinitness III Mir. Cooper's audit is concerned to a large extent with the sales Of coal, the payment for which may or may not be still due Mayor Kllburn ielt the matter up to the City Clerk and former Wharfinger Dupree to see II they can determine definite sta l tlis for the differences.
 I By a final action the Council
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-22
RADIO
DAY
 bY DAY

The following summary is com piled from KINY Stations latest available program schedule. The Daily Alaska Empire cannot be re- sponsible for last minuts program changes:
 Closing Schedule 500 to 5:15-Juneau Woman's Club 5:15 to 530-Fifteen Minutes in
 Fairyland 5:30 to 5:35-World Bookman 5::35 to 5:45-Golden Tones 5:45 to 6;0o-Radio Symphony Or
 chestra 6:OO to Weather Report COS to 6:15-Melody Musketeers 6:15 to 6:3O-The Gauchos 6::30 to 6:45-Melody and Song GAS to 7:00-Comedy Stars of
 Broadway TOO to 7:15-Empire News 7:15 to 7:30-Cecil and Sally 7.30 to 8:15-Variety Booklet 8.15 to 8:30-Grandma Travels 8.30 to 8:45-Music 8.45 to 9:00-Cub Reporters 500 to 9:15-Parade SIS to 9:30-The House of Peter
 MacGregor 9:30 to 9:45-Sons of the Pioneers 9:45 to 00-Empire News l0.00 to 10:15-Guest Night l0;15 to 10:30-Lets Dance l0:30 to 11:00-Organ Treasures
 off The Air
 Opening Sehedule-Wednesda 800 to 8:15--Morning Thought BIS to 8:45--Breakfast Club 8:45 to 9:00-Empire News 500 to Breakfast Club con- tinued
 915 to 9:30-Parade 9:30 to 9:45,-Scandinavian Music BIAS to Hawaiian Echoes l0.00 to 10:30-Swing Time l0:30 to Morning Chat 10:45 to 11:00-Bob Howard Or
 cheStra
 HOO to II :30-Melodies of The Mu-
 sic Masters
 11:30 to l2:0O-Dance Styles of
 1888
 12:00 to 1215-The Serenader 1915 to 12.30-Band Concert 12:30 to 12:45-Empire News 12:45 to 1:00-A Hour of a4 Time 100 to 2:00-Midday Rendezvous 200 to 2.15-Mario Chandler's Or
 chestra 2:15 to 2:30-Round-U Up 2:30 to 2:45-Monitor Views the
 News
 2:45 to 3:00-Auld Lang Syne 300 to -Symphonettes 3::3O to 3.45-Ruby Elzy 3:45 to Through the Holly
 wood Lens 400 to 4:15-Dixie Memories 4:15 to 4:30-Electric Melodies 4:30 to 4:45-Bert Hirsch Orchestra 4.45 to 5:00-Club Cabana
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-22
SEATTLE ROTARIAN SPEAKER AT ROTARY
 CLUB LUNCHEON

Frank Parrish, Alaska represent tative Of Westinghouse Electric, and Donald L. Hagerty, new member of the Bureau of Indian Affairs staff in charge of administration of the Indian Reorganization Act. were guests of the Juneau Rotary Club at it's weekly luncheon this noon at Percy's Cafe.
 Rotarian Parrish, who can boast of B years membership in the organization and is a member of the Seattle club, brought interest ing information to the local Rotar- ians on the International Conven- ton to be held in San Francisco this summer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-22

neau for presentation to the next Legislature, according to request of the letter received from that Board The Mayor requested to be taken into their deliberations.
 Robert Bonner reported no sale in sight for the old city clerks office on Front Street. A. J. Balog reported the hydrant at the corner of Second and D streets repaired, but the one on St. Ann's Avenue still cut of commission. Mayor Kill burn ordered the immediate pur- chase of sewer tape to have on hand when required, Clerk Tuckett reported the sewer at the city hall is in urgent need of investigation or
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-22

clerk. also the matter of guarantee on the school burner. Bids were re- ported called for on the additional equipment for the school, three being necessary he said, to secure grant on the purchase.
 One last matter, speeding of cars, was remarked about by Mayor Kill burn and some action may be taken apainst offenders
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-22
TWO FILE, SCHOOL BOARD

The filings of Mrs. Catherine Ba- log for the three-year term and A. E. Edwards for the 1-year term for reelection as Douglas school di- rectcrs. was reported this morning as the only filings so far by City Clerk Tuckett.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-22

ckeyed the action of Clerk Tuckett in leaning the School Board the sum of $500 from water revenue funds for taking care of a deficit occurring in their checking ae- count.
 One of the other most important matters disposed of was the appoint ment by Mayor Kilburn of Plan- ming Committee composed of Coun- cilman Nunamaker, chairman of streets, Joe Riedi, chairman of wharf, and Robert Bonner, chair man of public properties, to get up an outline of work projects. as definitely as possible to be present. ed to the Planning Board in Ju-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-22

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-22

FOR RENT-The Dauphiny Cot tage. 3 rooms and garage. 9l2 miles cut Glacier Highway. Partly fur- nished with stoves. Inquire Max Mielke. Duck Or, Glacier High way.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-22
SIDES RETURNS FROM
 VACATION IN STATES

Deputy Collector of Customs M. H. Sides returned to Juneau on the Alaska this morning after months vacation during which he and Mrs. Sides motored through Washington, Oregon and as far south as San Francisco. Mrs. Sides is remaining in Seattle for a few weeks visiting with friends and relatives before coming home. The official reported an excellent trip.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-22
-zs--Es- - ENGSTROM IS HOME

E. F. Engstrcm arrived home cn the Alaska this morning at the early hour of o'clock, after a months visit to Seattle on business connect cd with his fish brokerage husi- ness. Conditions are still pretty bad outside Engstrom reported.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-22
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 FOR RENT-2-room house. Mrs. Maude McMullen, West 9th St. HOUSE FOR RENT-6 rooms and bath. furnished. Good view, large basement, laundry tubs, closed-in porches. automatic oil heat, pi- ano, free spring water. Inquire Fourth and East streets or phone 439 between and 9 pm. VACANCY-Pere Apts. for two. Phone Blue 200. FOR RENT = Groom unfurnished house. Automatic oil burner. Gar age. Phone Blue 440. FOR RENT-Furnished and heated 3-room apt. with bath. Klein Apts., Third and Gold. FOR RENT-4-room flat with bath, furnished. on Gastineau Ave. h. quire Juneau Paint Store. FOR RENT-4 large steam-heated rooms nicely furnished, electric range and Frigidaire, oak floors. Windsor Apts.
 4-ROOM house and bath, nicely furnished-overstuf oil heat, new oak floors. Windsor Apts. FOR RENT = Warm cozy steam heated rooms. Ellingen Apts. Phone TOP
 FOR RENT = 3-room apt. Phone Green 100 after 3:30 pm. VACANCY-Nugget Apartments.
  VACANCY Maloney Apts. Phone ASA. APARTMENT for rent. California Grocery.
 FOR RENT = One vacant apt, couple only. Snow White Apt. VACANCY at the Bishop Apts. FOR RENTING office rooms in First National Bank Bldg. Inquire at bank. ft VACANCY MacKinnon Apts. FOR RENT--Furnished heated, and preferred modern apartment in center of downtown business dis trict; over the Guy Smith Drug Store Phone 97. COZY, warm, furn. apts. Light, water, dishes, cooking utensils and bath. Reasonable at Seaview.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-22
MISCELLANEOUS
WANTED

WANTED-Girlf for general house. work. Phone Black 381.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-22

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-22
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-03-22
ON COURT MATTERS

District Attorney William A. Holz- heimer sailed for Ketchikan on the Yukon to be in attendance at the District Court session being held there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-12

Well over one thousand engineers
will attend the New York Worlds
Fair today to make preliminary IN
spection of this gigantic project and
visit the latest engineering accom-
plishments In the field Of science.
Engineers and other participants In
this affair will have an opportunity
to visit the theme center OF the 1888
worlds fair. This Is q 700-foot
trylon adjacent to a 200-foot sphere
on which work has been practically
completed. This theme center Is one
Of the most unusual structures Of
its kind in the world. A total Of
$4,000 pounds Of steel are incor-
porated In the framework Of the
trylon and the perisphere. The en-
tire weight Of both Is supported by
l7h miles of piling. Total cost Of
this theme center will amount to
$1,700,00o.
In addition to the above, the $780,
100000 Central Mall, the most elab-
crate, artistic and historical project
in all exposition history is already
far along in construction s.
foot likeness Of Washington, numer-
Gus allegorical or legendary figures,
120-foot pylons, cascaded fountains
and entirely new lighting effects are
among the embellishments of this
central avenue, extending from the
theme center to the broad parade
ground before the Federal building.
The Connecticut engineers will
also be among the first to view the
Ford Sky-Ride and General Motors
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-12
Engineers To Enjoy
Worlds Fair Trip
Thousand Connecticut Members in New York Today;
Bus Tour Through Grounds Arranged
"Roads Of Tomorrow"

"Roads Of Tomorrow"
A general view Of the entire site,
together with foreign and state
areas, comprise only small portion
Of the personally conducted bus tour
throughout the grounds.
Engineers left Hartford at 2
o'clock this morning on q special 10
car train, which will pick up total
Of some one thousand engineers be-
fore 1t reaches New York city. This
trip has been arranged for engineers
and their friends through the efforts
and under the auspices Of the Con-
necticut Society Of Civil Engineers
and the Connecticut Society Of Pro-
fesional Engineers and with the CO.
operation of the following technical
groups and societies Of Connecticut,
together with their many friends
and associates both In and out Of
state:
American Society Mechanical En-
gineers, Engineers Club Of Bridge
port, American Society Civil Engi-
ners, American Institute Electrical
Engineers, American Society for
Metals, International Association
Electrical Inspectors, American
Chemical Society, Association Gen.
eral Contractors Of America, Con-
necticut Road Building Association,
Professional Engineers Of Connecti-
cut, Hartford Engineers Club.
A rather extensive program has
been planned by the Worlds Fair
committee upon arrival on the
grounds. The meeting will be opened
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-12
STUDY OF MUSIC
OFFERED BY WPA
Piano instruction, Singing
Courses Opened to
Waterburians

Down through the ages, music
has been for man a means Of ex-
pressing his various moods. It has
been an intimate part Of his life,
and hence has played an important
role in the development Of our
present civilization.
The wPA adult education pro.
gam, sponsored by the local ana
state boards Of educatino, offers q
wide variety Of educational expe-
fences, among them the study OF
music. In addition to piano M
struction, singing and music ap..
probation courses ae being offered
At Crosby and wildly high schools.
under the direction Of the Misses
Paulette wolozin and Phiiomena
Sirica.
The study and singing Of folk,
popular and art songs as well as
sea chanteys, cowboy songs, and
American music, will be included
In the course. Excerpts from operas
and operettas will be sung, ana the
lives Of the foremost composers
discussed.
The music appreciation course
will be illustrated by piano and
recorded music, and from time to
time local singers and instrumental
lists will be introduced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-12

or at least there was some discus
sion about them.
Leeds told about the time the
four year-old stars were supposed
to bring Doctor Luke" his break
fast, mostly coffee. One would
race in with q cup, another with
a spoon, q third with the cream, and
so on.
"They did It four times" the d.
rector recalled. land when was
hoping we'd get 1t right, the kids
stopped and went into q huddle.
Whenever they were puzzled about
something they'd settle 1t in a hud-
die, and a funny thing was that
they seemed to be almost tele-
pathic in the way they'd drop
everything at the same time, and
get together and start whispering.
"Well, found out they were
worrying about why we were
playing that game I'VE times.
Pretty soon they decided simply
that .Dotta Lutte must be q very
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-12

Marionette performances fast becoming a
ponuar form of entertainment Perhaps last year tney
reached degree of appeal that has not been mammss
before since the early days of the theater Maronete
shows have become not alone professional! pastne,
sponsored by clubs and schools but in the home tne
aronete takes place of the DOLL the TEDDY pear ana
believe it or not the electric train Any department that
sold the little figures and the stage background last sea-
son was crowded and marionettes were SOLO wnole
sale It is nice form of entertainment. We nave IL
here in Waterbury and there are several persons VINO
are adept at the manipulation and the vocal accompan
ment We read that maronette shows are very ancient
form of dramatic art It's origin not too certain put
Federal Theatre WPA group says there were authentc
records of Chinese royalty managing their Up p1 t
theater 5000 years ago. By and large this is long Time
But thew say the old things the best and certainly
marionete shows continue to grow in popularity There
were puppet shows in Germany before the 10th century
and italian maronetes established in London after
the year 1900 Puppets did not get anywhere IN France
until the middle of the seventeenth century SO popular
had the dramatic form become in the 18th century tha
the puppet showmen formed guild of their own Musical
form goes hand hand with the advance OF this art Tor
Joseph Haydn wrote five operas for maonetes between
ITS and 1850 The great German poet Goethe also had
marionette theater The history OF puppee shows Is
mighty interesting and at the present time the Federal
Theatre doing great amount OF research work and IL
is from one OF their bulletins that we cleaned this
knowledge that we are passing on, just briefly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-12
HEARING HELD ON
MOTORISTS CASES
Deputy Commissioner Ho-
gan Presides at Session
Here; Warnings Given

Thirteen motorists were given
hearings by Deputy Commissioner
Francis w. Hogan Of the motor We
hicle department In the city court
room yesterday.
John Oles, 80, Marion avenue,
Torrington, summoned for operating
under the influence, and Francis
Malvey, 4 Lakeview avenue, Shelton,
summoned for reckless driving, were
ordered to file proof Of insurance.
Other cases were disposed OF as
follows Peter Zeleski, Broad Brook,
overlooking, license returned; John
H. Mordarsky, 1919 East Albert street
Torrington, reckless driving, finan-
cial case closed and unlimited; Paul
F. Mulcahy, 95 Nelson avenue, Wat
erbury, speeding, financial case clos
ed, unlimited license; John Grickis,
Maple Hill road; Union City, operat-
ing under the influence, financial
case closed and given permission
to take test; Lester Butcher, 1857
High street, Naugatuck, speeding,
financial case closed and unlimited
license. t.
James Stevens, 204 Orange street,
Waterbury, evading responsibility,
financial case closed; Walter DAILY,
100 Meriden avenue, Waterbury,
fatal accident, license returned: Carl
Basile, 1859 Wood street, Waterbury,
operating under the influence, not
convicted, warned; John Michael
Sova 81 Ludlow street. Waterbury.
unregistered car, reserved decision;
John F. O'Connell, A Willow street,
Waterbury, evading responsibility,
limited license: Fred Giard, 19
Bradley street. Naugatuck, operating
under the influence, no operators
license, allowed to retain unlimited
license: Ralph Zelo, Capewell ave-
nue., waterbury, to be reexamined.
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