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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-28

sources nere, CnaL GreaG BrlCal0 and the Tinted States are preparing to stage a friendly handclasp" simultaneous with the opening of the naval base at Singapore.
 A belief was reported in some semi official circles that the incident involving the Slapping of John M. Allison by a Japanese sentry at Nanking may have convinced the United States and Great Britain that the time has come to make a display of strength to demonstrate that Washington and London are growing weary of such affairs.
 Louisville As Flagship
 Ultimately the Cruiser Louisville may become the flagship of the United States Asiatic fleet, replacing the Augusta which probably will proceed to the United States for dry docking, having been in Asia since 1883.
 Observers pointed out that long visit of American cruisers to Singa- pore would be visible demonstra- ton that Great Britain is ready to 4u11A1A c 4cpO1 CCQ p1Ol1AAoc LO pAdCS the base at the disposal of the United States fleet.
 Shifting American warships to Singapore obviously would focus att tention on that keystone of British defense of her Asiatic colonies with out the necessity of calling the att tention of Japan to Anglo-American
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DRIVEN FROM HOME

Montreal, Jan. 28.-(UP).-Twen- ty-five families were driven from their homes when fire destroyed a three-story apartment building on St. Joseph boulevard west early to- day. The tenants escaped when warned by smoke seeping through the passageways. Two alarms were turned in but the building was destroyed before the flames were brought under control. No injuries were reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-28

that might meet my accusers face to face at the convention of the U. M. w. and make answer to their unfounded charges"
 Should the federation president decide to defend himself personally, the decision would provide a dram atic clash between leaders of the greatest struggle in American labor history. John L. Lewis, chairman of the c. I. O., is leading his UMWA in it's 35th biennial convention in Washington and Green would have to appear before that convention to defend himself.
 Green, however, said he was not certain whether he would be able to arrange personal appearance. He is meeting with the A. F. of L. ex- ecutive council and sessions are ex- pected to last several days. How ever, he indicated it was more than likely he might appear.
 Green has been 8 member of the miners union most of his life. He has retained his union card and paid his dues during the two-and-a- half year labor struggle in which the U. M. W. has acted as backbone of the rebel c. I. O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-28
ANSONIA LAWYER
 IS IN TROUBLE

New Haven, Conn, Jan. 28.-UPl Attorney Walter M. Kulikowski, Ansonia, was to be arraigned in su'' perior court Tuesday on charge of embezzlement while acting as ex- ecutor of an estate. He was released in $5. .000 bonds.
 Kulikowski was charged with en- bezzlement of $3 100 in accounts of the estate of Mrs. Agnes Gajewslzi, Ansonia.
 The warrant for his arrest was re- quested by the American Surety Co, which bonded he attorney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-28
WAGE REDUCTIONS

Andover, Mass, Jan 23,--tUP).- Wage reductions averaging per cent for 400 employees of the Tyre Rubber company plant, effective Monday, were announced today. The reductions represented a revocation of increases granted over 800 work CTS at the plant when it was on full schedule lest April Lack of snow in many sections Of the na- ton was blamed for decreased or- ders for rubber footwear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-28
SLAPP|NC U. s.
 CONSUL UPHELD
Japanese Claim John M. Allison Was InSOlent
 to Jap Sentry
BY JOHN R. MORRIS Fnited Press Staff CorreSpOndeEt)

(Unlted PreSS Stan COrreSpOndeIit)
 Shanghai, Jan. 28 - (UP0 - A Japanese army spokesman said to- day that the sentry who slapped the face of United States Consul John M. Allison at Nanking was only doing his duty" The spokes- man added: Anyone who fails to obey order of sentries can be shot. ? AS the spokesman made his state ment the United States and British consuls general here made separate representations to the Japanese consul general, asserting that their governments were unable to recog- nize the right of Japanese to cen- sor commercial messages.
 Code Books Demanded
 The Japanese embassy had an nounced that effective today Jap- anese censors would demand copies of code books of all commercial. firms, regardless of nationality, and a consular certification that mess ages were bona fide. This was nec- essary to prevent leakage of mili- tary importance, the embassy said.
 The British consulate general pro tested today against Japanese cen- sorship of dispatch sent week ago by H. J. Timperley, core spondent for the Manchester Guard ian, in which Timperley alleged footing and rape by Japanese sol- diers at Nanking. Timperley said he was seeking to make test case of the cenSor's activities.
 Courteous Gesture
 Discussing the incident in which Allison, and another American now disclosed to be Charles Riggs of Scotia, N. r., attached to Man.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-28
MRS. CALDWELL FILES SUIT

Augusta, Me, Jan. 28-(UP)-A divorce suit filed by Mrs. Erskine Caldwell, wife of the author of "To- bacco Road" was on the Kennebec county superior court docket for February today. Counsel for Mrs. Caldwell said the suit charged cruel and abusive treatment. The Cald- wells. married in Georgia l5 years 20. have three children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-28
POLICE sERGT. SHOT DEAD

New York, Jan. 28.-(UP)-One of five holdup men shot Police Sergeant David Kill patrick in the back and killed him today in an at tempted robbery of a pawnshop and the killer in turn was slain by the victims fellow officer, Paul Politt. Polltt suffered gunshot wound in the arm The slain bandit was shot three times in the body Authorities withheld his identity. One of his companions was captured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-28
BRAIN CONCLUSION

Boston, Jan. 28-(UPl-William Scarince, g. of Garfield, N. J., suf- fered brain concussion and minor body injuries when his racer over turned and dragged him 20 yards in midget automobile race at Bos- ton Garden last night. His condi- ton was reported mot seriou;.1".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-28
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington. Jan. 2S-CUP)-Gov- ernment expenses and receipts for the current fiscal year through Jan 26 compared with year ago: This Year Expenses Last YenR $4,32S,S27,291.76 $4,122,505,1 ,14S .25
 Receipts s3,462,7SS,o44.0 s2,41o,269, ,395.5e
 Deficit sS6e, ,Oss,247.70 s1.712.2s5.v52.ss
 Cash Balance s2,e57,S26,762.sS s1,73S,s17.sSS.S9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-28
Congress Warned h1 President s Message
Asks Over Billion Dollars for Home Defenses-Great= est Peace Time Navy, Army Appropriation in
 History of United States
tFull Text of Message Page 4
By HOBART c. MONTE

By HOBART c. MONTE
 United Press Staff Correspondent
 Washington, Jan. 28-(UP)-PreS- ident Roosevelt today warned con- gress that Americas national de- fense is inadequate for ntaional se- curity and called for a $800,000, ,00C longtime naval building program with an immediate start on con- struction of two additional dread naughts and two new naval cruisers. He asked additions of more than S20,0O0.000 to the present billion dol lar defense expenditures called for in the 1889 fiscal year.
 MT. Roosevelt asked - in view of war alarms spreading through the world - that Congress turn it's inn mediate attention to enactment of legislation designed to eliminate profiteering in any future war and
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-28
President Green May Talk Before Miners Session
Federation of Labor Head Is Still Member of That UniOn-Will Defend Himself Against Threat
 Made tO Expe Him

Miami, Florida, January 28. - (UP) = President William Green of the American Federation of Labor said today he hoped to appear person before the convention of the United Mine Workers Union to charges of dual unionism made by the Committee for Industrial Organization affiliate. Conviction the charges would make Green liable to expulsion from the union of which he is lifelong member T wish very much Green said
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-28
United States
 Cruisers Stay Al Singapore
Skipping of U. s. Consul Is Latest In- suit; Tentative Plan to Aid China
 Is Started at Geneva
BY RICHARD c. WILSON United Press Staff Correspondent

Manila January 29. - (UP) = Three United States cruisers which at Sydney route to Singapore tend the opening of the great British base may remain that vicinity indefinitely reliable indicated here today Coincident with President Roosevets navy sage, there growing indications according to reliable
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The Weather

Fair, Cold Tonighty Snow Late Saturday Full Weather Report Page 1S.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-11-03

the Record should know it. if it stands as it claims for an air force big enough to make the Monroe Doctrine stick"
 We suggest to the Record that it get its Washing ton correspondent to dig up copy of Delegate Di- monds address to Congress on April 29 and 30, 1857 on that matter of Air Defense in Alaska. It will find some enlightenng facts national defense Among them the following two pertinent paragraphs:
 There is no getting around explaining away the elemental facts of geography Lots of things can se changed by but the shape of the earth cannot be changed and human power is able to alter the fact that the short and therefore the interior, line between the potential enemy the other side of the Pacific and the shores of the United States lies througl and along the coast of Alaska It is there fore fundamental that the defense of the United States must be established in Alaska and on the line between Alaska and the Hawaiian Islands and thence to the Panama Canal and that safe line of de- fense can be set up at any point farther Pearl Harbor in the Hawaiian Islands is 1856 miles distant from Dutch Harbor in the Aleutians. Alaska is too far from Hawaii be within the orbit of the defensive works there located.
 Soviet Russia realizes that the commercial air route to the United States lies through Alaska and if the commercial to the United States lies through Alaska then the military rouje far that involves transportation by air lies precisely over the same course We read in the papers not long ago about Russian plan for trip the North Pole, through Alaska and thence to the United States. But it is not necessary to consider any such project At one point Alaska stretches out that it reaches within less than 60 miles of Siberia, with the two Diomede Islands lying almost in the middle of Boring Strait one of them belonging to Siberia and the other part to Alaska Keeping in mind always that the line to the north is the short line to the Orient made by the shape of the earth, it becomes more and more clear that the commercial routes and the military routes between the United States and the countries of eastern Asia traverse Alaska and to defend against
 potential foe and particularly the aircraft of that foe it is absolutely necessary barrcade along that line"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-11-03
Truth in the News
Cleveland Plain Dealer)

It is a long time since discovery made of what seems a self-evdent fact; namely, that free government and free press co-eXiStent and that neither can endure without the other. But ex perience has proved that this was not the whole story Dire circumstances not many years ago showed that free press could not be maintained without free, uncontrolled service-one in short which by the fundamental conditions of its ownership, can not be seered CT rgged the personal advantage of a single person special group of persons.
 No matter how wise the individual who owns news service his interests become involved matter how wise and we'll intending a close corpora ton which a news service, it is conceivable that a situation may arise wherein the close-knit group of owners all of like mind will push the facts to the right to the left
 Pontius Plate once asked, What is truth?' No knows the exact answer in given case. But through trial and newspapers have learned that the more widely distributed the ownership of news service the uncolored it's will be in the long
 The news service of the world whose ownership is most widely distributed is the Associated Press which has in round figures 1900 owners. If the Associa ted Press report varies from the straight and path to the Democratic side the Republi- make the welkin ring conrariwise vice versa. There is not who call up from single address and say Bend the report to the right to the left IS the with proprietary news services.
 The ultimate authority of the Associated Press is lodged in it's board of directors elected by all 1900 member owners.
 The privately owned news services make great claims occasion of scoopng the Associated Press, but by and large it scoops oftener than it is scooped But the main thing is that the Associated Press goes for accuracy. It leaves the guesses both lucky and unlucky-the latter in the natural of events, predominating-to its rivals. It aims always to be first and right but if it had to choose it would prefer to be right than first.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-11-03
DAILY LESSONS
 IN ENGLISH
By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say, Shall we go some place tonight?" Say, Shall we go somewhere to- night?"
 Often Mispronounced: Elite. Pro- nounce a-let, as in ate unstressed as in eat, accent last syllable.
 Often Misspelled: Maneuver. Ob- serve the GU.
 Synonyms: Forceful, eff ctiv e, vivid, graphic.
 Word Study: "Use word three times and it is yours" Let us in crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word Expatiate; to enlarge in statement; discuss fully. Pronounce eks-pa- shi-at, both as as in pay, accent sec- ond syllable). He expatiated on her charms.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-11-03
INTERPRETING DEFENSE IN ALASKA

Virtually every good American will agree with the Philadelphia Record in its announced stand for ade- ouate national defense' The vast majority will agree with its declaration that we stand for navy and an air force big enough to make the Monroe Doc Urine stick and to protect this whole hemisphere against aggression from Europe or Asia And we'll all agree with the Records further comment that this will mean more warshps and more airplanes.
 But we in Alaska and on the Pacific Coast and q great many other Americans are going to challenge sharply the Records interpretation of defense on the Pacific The Record takes exception to strength ening United States defense concentrating on Alaska and the Aleutian Islands" In pointing out that Alaska and the Aleutians thrust out toward Japan the Record says
 This proximity is a military danger to Japan not to us. Japanese attack our Boring Sea pos sessions would vital military damage to the United States. But attack from Alaska or the Aleutans on Japan would strike at the heart of that country"
 Just how does the Record figure that "a Jap anese attack on our Bering Sea possessions would cause no vital military damage to the United States?"
 Would it be no loss to the United States if Japan or other nation stepped over from Asia one of these bright days took Alaska and the srate gc positions in the Aleutans? Would not such an enemy force be in excellent position to harass the entire Pacific Coast, and right from one of the United States best points of defense on the Pacflc? And how much of a force would it take to dislodge such an enemy in Alaska?
 Alaska Delegate Anthony J. Dmond answered these questions rather ably for the information of the Record back in 1937 when he spoke before Congress on the question of air defense Alaska The Dele gate said:
 Alaska is without any form of defense Fewer than 300 soldiers and no other armed military or naval forces of any kind stationed in the Terri tory. In the event of foreign assault, the few infantry could do nothing but surrender. Alaska could be taken almost overnight by hostile force for there is nothing to prevent; and in that hostile power would have a perfect line of support from the Asian Continent through the Aleutians and by placing submarines in the principal nlets and bays the Alaskan coast and by stationing de- fensve air force Alaska the task of recaptuing the Territory would be tremendous involving billions of dollars and probably the loss of thousands of lives
 And how does the Record propose to make ar attack from Alaska or the Aeutians the heart o any country unless there forces and equipment ir the north to carry out such assault?
 We rather suspect the Record in it's conclusion. overlooked it's opening paragraph that we stand fol navy and air force big enough to make the Monrot Doctrine stick and to protect this whole hemisphere against aggression from Europe Asia Withou adequate protection in Alaska and on the Pacific defense of the whole hemisphere is impossible, anc
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-11-03
cToroscobe The stars incline
 but do not compel
FRIDAY, NOV. 4, 1888

I
 Adverse planetary aspects con- tend with suspicious stars today. In the morning there may be a sense of uncertainty and lack of confidence affecting business initiative.
 Prosperity through the next few months is forecast Merchants and manufacturers will profit.
 Mars continues to exercise a sin ister power which will be felt by persons in all walks of life. In leg islative halls, in home and in shops a tendency toward quarrels, decep- tions and inrigues may be appar- ent
 Men and women will reflect the destructive mood of warfare. It is imperative that love rule in place of hate. as recognition of the broth erhood of man becomes imperative to the advance of civilization.
 There is a sign encouraging to treaties or pacts between nations. This should be lucky day for sign ing legal papers.
 Conflict between labor and capi- tai may be of grave concern to the national welfare Warning is given that subversive efforts will be made to prevent cooperation.
 In Washington, D. C., espionage may be suspected in high places. Foreign correspondents may be un- justly accused when Americans are at fault.
 This evening should be fortunate for women. The stars favor social affairs and amusements. Desire for entertainment that makes it. pos 5ible to forget realities will cause 3 prosperous season for theaters
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of competition and possible financial losses. but here should be happiness and pro- fit through friends or relatives
 Children born on this day prob ably will be imaginative and tal- ented. Subjects of this sign of Scor- 2io may be quick tempered and diff 5icult to direct, but they are often extraordinarily talented
 Edmund Keane. English actor, was born on this day 1787. Others who nave celebrated it as a birthday in clude Stephen J, Field, onetime Jus .ice of the United States Supreme Court, 1916; Will Rogers, writer actor, humorist, 1879.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-11-03
LOOK and LEARN
By A. c. Gordon

l. Where in the U. s. is the greatest building limestone produc- ton area in the world? 9 Which of Shakespeare's char acters has the greatest number of lines to speak? 3. Does an alien ever automati- cally become a citizen of the U. s. because of length of residence in this country?
 4. What is known as The White Plague?
 5. Which is the capital city of Iceland?
 ANSWERS 1. The area around Bedford and Bloomington, Indiana.
 9 Hamlet.
 3. No.
 A. Tuberculosis.
 5. Reykjavik.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-11-03
M o D E R N ETIQUETTE
By Roberta Lee

Q. Is it proper to use tea ball?
 A. At an informal tea, when only two or three people are present, it is quite correct and practical as well. Some silver tea balls are charming addition to any tea tray. However, the cloth tea bags are not correct.
 o. When on an ocean voyage, is it necessary for one to arrange a certain hour each day for bath?
 A. Yes. Unless you have a suite with private bath, you should make arrangement with the bath room steward
 Q. Is it correct to say, This cake is lovely?
 A. No; say, "This cake is deli ciOuS."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-11-03
on YEARS AGO Lo From THE EMPIRE
NOVEMBER 3. 1918


 A sum of $62,000 in gold bullion in the strong room of the wrecked Princess Sophia was hoped to be recovered with the aid of divers and the wrecker Tess. Two-thirds of the wreck had disappeared, including the pilot house and the purser's room and safe, but the part contain ing the strong room, well forward, was still intact. No additional bodies had, to date, been found, although the body of boy about ten years old, a victim of the wreck had been picked up at Haines, and was to be shipped to Juneau.
 M. J. O'Connor, who had been spending the summer in Alaska in the interest of his various invest ments, left for his home in Seattle on the Humboldt.
 Charles E. Gaby and Mrs Gaby, who had been spending the summer at Freshwater Bay were staying at the GaStineau.
 E. E. Mccarthy of Dawson, man. ager of the Guggenheim interests in that section, was registered at the Gastineau.
 Mrs. Dave D. Lowery, of Fair banks, arrived on one of the last boats and was registered at the Bergmann.
 L. c. Buschmann, Superintendent at the Port Althorp cannery, ar rived from there. He reported one of the worst storms ever experienced while coming to Juneau. In some places, he said, it was almost im- possible to make headway for hours at a time.
 Weather: highest 48; lowest 32; snow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-11-03
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Nov. 3.-Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 99s, American Can 100M, American Light and Power 65s, Anaconda 35, Bethlehem Steel 694. Commonwealth and Southern 2, Curtiss- Wright 67s. General Mot ors 49&, International Harvester GA, Kennecott 45ls, New York Cen tral 2012, way Stores 26A Southern Pacific 203s, United States Steel 64l9, Bremner asked 1, Pound $4753i.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-11-03
REPORT GIVEN
 ON CCC WORK

WASHINGTON, Nov 3-Robert Fencher, Director of the Civilian Conservation Corps, said the CCC spent $1 1867 ,035, ,000 from April, 1883, when the CCC program was first started, to June 30, 1888.
 The CCC has employed an aggre- gate of 2,263,425 men during that period.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-11-03
WYLERs GOING SOUTH

Chris Wyler, Bureau of Public Roads Survey Engineer, with his wife and children, leave on the North Sea for Seattle and the Mid west.
 MT. Wyler will return in a short time and later embark again for the States where he will rejoin his family and commence a trip for Oslo, Sweden, to visit relatives and friends.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-11-03
DOW. JONES AVERAGES

The following are today's Dow, Jones averages IndustrialS 152.3l, up 10; rails 3256, up 90; utilities 2395 up .05.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-11-03
BOYLE'S BROTHER
 TAKEN BY DEATH

Edward J. Boyle, brother of Frank A. Boyle. Territorial Auditor, died at Salt Lake City yesterday aS-a,re- suit of an attack of influenza ac- cording to word to MT Boyle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-11-03

Through New England is listed in De- partnent of Commerce report foreign country. The must have been infected by Maine and Vermont.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-11-03

Indiana nurses adopt resolutions condemning par tisan political activity the part of members of their profession nurses place they believe is in the sick room.