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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
.BEAMCCOPE MAKES DEBUT IN RADIOS.
General Electric EIimin- ates Nuisance of Ground
 Connections

"Electrical memory" is perhaps the term which best describes one of the latest developments featured in deluxe General Electric radios.
 The effect of this feature, accord ing to P. F. Hadlock, general elec- trio engineer, is that of adding a silent master of ceremonies to the household. This ghoStly individual will awaken the family by turning on the radio in the morning and will remember to shut of the power at the appointed time at night even if everybody has fallen asleep.
 Selected programs will auto- matically be tuned in at their sched- uled time during any 24-hour period and in between times the radio will shut itself of if it has not previ- ously been directed to continue"
 This pre-timer willAnot interfere with the ordinary use of the receiv- ing set, and stations can be tuned in manually if so desired.
 Beamscope Introduced
 A new antenna, built into many of the new General Electric mod els and known as the "beamscope, is presented to make forever ob- solete the nuisance of outside an- tenna and ground connections. This device is designed specially fol the receiver on which it is installed and since there are no outside con- nections, other than the cord to the electrical outlet, the set can easily be moved from one location to an: other in the home like any othel electrical appliance. Furthermore the device was designed by its mak. CTS to reduce noise interference ana make for finer reception.
 Automatic touch tuning, intro. duced in General Electric receiver! last year has been improved to tht point where it now operates so 8! to suggest the touch of a finger or the keys of piano. Separate piano. like keys are provided for the mos used stations and 8 new-type mo drift oscillator circuit" holds tht program to precise tuning when i has once been tuned in on the set. On some of the new General Elec. trio sets remote automatic keyboard control is offered as auxiliary equip. ment; and in addition to enabling the listener to press separate station keys, it permits him to adjust volume from his remote" location.
 Featured RadiOfOrte
 This years models include de- luxe 10-tube console featuring all oi the new developments, less expensive sets containing only limited yer sion of the time-tuning feature, as well as smaller table models.
 Several sets embody popular ra- dio-phonograph combinations.
 A feature model in this years line is called the "Radioforte" and wal designed primarily as a fine mu- sical instrument" Built in lowboy console model, the "Radioforte" has no dials or knobs but only IA keys on its top surface which provide fol high fidelity" reception for as many as 13 stations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17

Ray Miller and Carl Daley, two Central Americans, are members of Tulane university's football team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17

Who owns the radios in the Uni- ted States?
 In 1888, according to figures tab- ulated by the Joint Committee on Radio Research, the total number of families in our 49 states is 32,641, ,000.
 Of this number, 26,666, 800, or 82 per cent, own at least one radio and this does not include 6,000,000 extra sets in homes, or the 5,00O,000 automobile radios.
 In 1930, the total number of radio families was 12,O48, ,762, and at the half way mark, 1894, the total had reached an even 18,000O00.
 In Connecticut there are 437,000 families, of which 92 per cent, or 402,1OO families have at least one radio. Only six other states have more radio families-California, Me- vada. New Jersey, New York, Ore
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17

mite advantages. First, it eliminates outside antenna and ground connec- tions, and the radio can be moved about the house like floor lamp. Second, 1t is better antenna be- cause it is synchronized with the design of the receiver in which it is installed. Finally, 1t discriminates
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17

and small ones, to choose from, all of which are advertised at moderate prices, for although the easy pay- ment plan is offered to the stores customers, no carrying charge is tacked onto the price of the model selected.
 Kay's Jewelry Store is rapidly be- coming a "By-word" with the resi- dents of Waterbury and surround ing towns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
THE WIRES ARE DOWN -BeumascOpe Makes che 'ROotsop Engineer ObsoEese

EVER since time began to march A the airwaves. the outdoor an- tenna. suspended from trees, chim' neys, and even clothespoles. has been the universal but troublesome symbol of radio reception. It is the final link with a past which in' cluded homemade receivers and headsets. While the best engineer
 ing brains were devising radio sets of greater range and sensitivity, the aerial itself = through which programs had to reach the receiver continued to be a homemade affair and a constant headache. Turning their attention to this long. neglected weak link in the system. General Electric radio engineers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
VARIETY OF MAKES
 OFFERED BY KAY'S

Special terms and special values are offered on radios this month at Kay's Jewelry store, located at 15 East Main street.
 Emerson radios are among the models which are being featured in Kay's Radio department.
 Prospective radio owners have a curnplete stock of radios, both large
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17

distributors, dealers and also manu- lecturers. This inventory, fortu- nately, has been entirely cleared, even with considerable loss to every factor in the industry, but it did place in the hands of. the public large quantity of fine radios in homes which otherwise would have been late in learning the tremen- dous improvements which are now available in modern radio. This house-cleaning period is over and the inventory position of dealers, as well as manufacturers and distribu- tors, was cleared before the new lines were presented.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17

New Splnef Cabinet The Philco 36XX*, above, is in the charming new Spinet cabinet that blends with any furnishings. Glorious tone. Powerful American and For eign Reception. Electric Push- Button Tuning. Many other features.
 eFor finest reception, use fhe
 Phige0 Safety Aerial, matched
 and tuned iO the S6XX Gnd
 25XF. OaIy 6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
Rowland Hughes Co.
 Offers New Models
IO30 PhiIcO, Emerson Await Inspection, Tests--Frm
 Looks Forward to Successful Year x

he is looking forward to banner year for radios.
 nj addition to the high quality merchandise which is sold by How land Hughes, a new completely stocked toyland has just been opened. In the Toyland can be found almost every kind of con- ceivable toy for small children and growing youngsters. Each year, at Christmas time, Santa. rules su- preme at Rowland Hughes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
OLD CHEYENNE REVIVED

workmen are laying six miles of track and constructing . village representing early Cheyenne for Cecil B. De Miles Union Pacific" The location is near Cedar City, Utah.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17

The banyan tree of the East In- dies sends down new roots from its branches. These become auxiliary trunks and allow the tree to grow over large area of ground.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-17
BOYS WATCH

Scotty Beckett, finishing 'Listen, Darling" at Metro Goldwyn-May was given his first wrist watch by his mother. He woke up once every hour that night to find out what time is was. ;,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-20
U s. SENATOR
 WILL FLY HERE
 BY PAA SUNDAY
Reyn olds in Fairbanks Arrives Tomorrow After
 Long Alaska Trip

FAIRBANKS Alaska, Aug. 20.-- United States Senator Robert R. Reynolds, Democrat of North Caro- lima, returning from the Arctic-Al- aska cruise aboard the Coast Guard cutter Northland as far as Point Barrow and Wainwright, where be hunted walruses and surveyed stra- tegic and other conditions, arrived in Fairbanks from Nome last night He probably will leave here by plane Sunday morning for Juneau and hopes to reach Seattle at the earli- est possible date and hurry east to address the convention of the Order of Moose of which he is Commander
 For Tourist Trade
 Senator Reynolds ardently advo- cates the International Highway and comprehensive plan to divert big share of Americas s annual five billion dollar tourist business to AL aska; adequate National defense for Alaska, which Territory he declares is the most exposed strategic cen- ter.
 Senator Reynolds declares he will inform Congress of the tremendous importance of Alaska and urge speedy development of defensive program, also tourist and economic resources.
 National Playground
 Senator Reynolds says Alaska should be made a National Play ground instead of the reported sum- mer land of ice and snow. He said he found verdant land, marvellous growth and many other features to attract tourists both summer and winter.
 Today Senator Reynolds is in- specting the proposed United States Army Air Base site, University of Alaska, commercial airport and ma- jor gold mining operations.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-20
Keep Him DOiun? Not One Bit

MANDEVILLE, La, Aug. 20.-A veteran employee of the Gulf. Mo- bile and Northern railroad, despair ing of ever becoming a railroad magnate, decided to build his own line
 It took Sidney J. Thibodaux two years to finish what he calls the shortest standard gauge railroad in the world. It is only 500 feet long but it is complete with 6O-pound rails and standard ties, switches, lamps. semaphores and telegraphic service.
 Thibodeaux, station agent here for the G. M and N. with 48 years railroad experience, is 65 years old. He built his own railroad, called the Vaudeville Northern, as hob by for $1,20O.
 Rolling stock of the Vaudeville Northern consists of a handcar powered by a gasoline engine and a small flatcar Schedules on week days are accommodated to traffic, Thibodeaux's half dozen grand children and their little friends. A regular schedule is followed on Sat- urdays and Sundays.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-20
HULL PROGRAM
 IS RIDICULED BY TOKYO OFFICIAL
Japan Refers to Speech as "Idealistic Diplomacy
 Keep to War

TOKYO, Aug. 20.-The Japanese Foreign Office has indicated that Secretary Hulls seven-point pro- gram for international order" would receive no support from Japan. At the same time, the government in- tensified efforts to conquer China.
 The Foreign Office spokesman said the most important statement in Hulls international broadcast was that the United States could not remain aloof from foreign con- flicts.
 He said the remainder of the speech was repetition of previous declarations. He referred to Hull as an ''idealist" and to his speech as "idealistic diplomacy"
 Fighting to Continue
 Meanwhile, the cabinet approved a broad program drawn up by five of the most important ministers to speed the campaign in China with more drastic economic control at home and greater pressure by arm ed forces.
 The cabinet did not disclose de- tails of the program, but an official announcement sai Id the fighting would continue until Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek's regime has been crushed. This indicated the Japan csc would try to smash farther in land along the Yangtze River when and if Hankow falls.
 Word from Moscow
 The Foreign Office was awaiting word from Moscow of the disposi- tion of Japanese protest that So- viet Russian troops had violated the truce which on August II ended the month-old Changkufeng incident on the Siberian -Manchukuoan border.
 The Japanese authorities are watching closely the projected set clement in the disputed sector by joint demarcation commission with a view to determining the Soviet attitude for future settlement of all border problems of Man. chukuo and Korea"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-20
MINISTER IS
 GIVEN LIFE IN
 MURDER CASE
Confesses Pois ming Girl Whom He Had Wronged,
 Setting Parsonage Afire

MANDAN, North Dakota, Aug. 20. The Rev. Heio Jansen, 51, who confessed to the poisoning of Alma Kruckenberg, 16- year old house. maid at the parsonage. and burn ing the parsonage in an effort to conceal the murder, was this morn ing sentenced to life imprisonment.
 Tn the confession, the Rev. Jans- sen admitted the girl was pregnant and was slain because she threat ened to tell Mrs. Jansen of her con- dition.
 The parsonage was destroyed by fire last Monday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-20
CHINESE HAVE JAPAN FORCES
 SITTING BACK
Every Offensive of Invaders Checkmated- Nippons
 Make No Denials

SHANGHAI, Aug. 20. = Chinese sources declare that Japanese of fensives have been checkmated on all fronts. N
 It is insisted that guerilla bands in the Shantung Province are harass- ing the Nipponese constantly.
 It is also said that regular forces have won a smashing victory over the Japanese forces seeking to dis embark west of Kiukiang and the Japanese rushed back to positions.
 It is also claimed the railway trackage in Shansi Province, re- gently repaired by the Japanese, has again been destroyed, prevent ing either troop or war munition movements.
 Surprisingly, none of the claims made by the Chinese sources have been officially denied by the Japa- nese spokesmen here or elsewhere.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-20
ICKES PARTY SAILS SOUTH
 ON SPENCER
Secretary Discusses Small Boat Harbor with May
 or During Stay Here

After conferences with Gov. John w. Troy and various other govern ment officials Interior Secretary Harold L. Ickes sailed last evening for the south aboard the Coast Guard cutter Spencer accompanied by Mrs. Ickes, completing two weeks trip in Alaska which took him over much of the Interior and Westward as well as points in Southeast Alaska.
 During the afternoon, the Secre- tary took up with Mayor Harry l. Lucas the matter of the small boat harbor for Juneau and took with him all the information on the pro- ject and also the proposal which has been advanced to request the Public Works Administration to ad- vance to the War Department the $232, ,000 necessary for the undertak- ing with the provision that the lat ter would reimburse the PWA when appropriation is made by Congress. The Mayor reported the Secretary as questioning whether the latter action could be taken. He did, how ever, assure the Mayor he would do what he could to get action on the Juneau project and suggested that the City follow up its requests to the War Department for early &C., ton.
 Before sailing at o'clock last evening, the Secretary and Mrs. Ickes were guests at the Governors House. He was planning but one stop, at Metlakatla, enroute to Se- attle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-20
JOHNSON PARTY LEAVES IN BIG
 AMPHIb. PLANE
Flight Made Over Custavus Where Possible Air
 base Site Exists

The S43 Army plane has left Ju- neau with the two Colonel Johnsons, Louis Johnson and J. Monroe John son, Assistant Secretaries of War and Commerce.
 That much is definite.
 At 7:50 o'clock this morning the plane hopped off for Fairbanks, found weather poor, turned about, and started for Anchorage = but found weather poor again and re- turned for more gas-then left once more-presumably for Fairbanks.
 On the first flight out this morn ing, the party flew over HaineS and Skagway where they found the passes to the Interior blocked by low hanging clouds. Turning back, the plane was then headed down Lynn Canal and out Icy Straits as far as Cape Spencer, where weather again looked poor.
 Returning to Juneau, more gas was taken aboard, and shortly be- fore noon the party took off once more, ''as though they were going to Fairbanks" one observer re- marked.
 While making this mornings flight out Icy Straits, observations were to have been made for pos sible Army airbase on the broad beach meadows at Gustavus, at the mouth of Glacier Bay.
 Much interest was evinced by Army pilots and the Colonels alike in air field possibilities at Gustavus where Charles Parker, wellknoWn homesteader of that section, has cleared rough site for a landing field.
 Parker, who enlisted in the Ma rine air force during the World War, has corresponded with War Depart ment officials in Washington with regard to the Gustavus facilities, and talked at length with Army pilots Wednesday when the S43 arr rived in Juneau.
 I've got about 5000 feet by 200 feet cleared off of brush and grass on my land and part of the land adjoining" Parker said. "It's as level as Front Street and certainly ad- vantageous in location"
 Parker said level stretch a half mile wide and two miles long could be made into an airport with "a few thousand dollars expenditure.
 Forts at Inian Pass, farther out on the Straits, would command sea
 lCnta fia1Iad on Pana Gauaral
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-20
Hughes Crosses
 Continent With
 New Oxygen Mask
M a k es Record for Trans port Plane Speed on
 Research Flight

NEW YORK, Aug. 20.-Howard Hughes, flying his round the world plane, today made another record incidental to research flight across the continent, winging from Los Angeles to New York without a stop to test a new type of oxygen mask at high altitude.
 Hughes made his flight in 10 hours and 34 minutes, beating the best previous record for transport type planes by almost 30 minutes.
 He flew at an average altitude of 10000 feet and averaged 238 miles per hour. His time was about three hours over his cross country racing plane record.
 Putting his plane down at Floyd Bennett Airport at 7:56 a. m., Hughes said the new type of light weight oxygen mask opens great possibilities for future flights at high attitudes.
 Hughes said: Ultimately trans port operations will be conducted at attitudes of around 30,000 feet. This is a good oxygen mask. It permits the pilot to breath oxygen and air of the same density as that at sea level and will do much to make high altitude flying easy and efficient"
 Passengers will not be expected to wear masks, however, Hughes explained. He said oxygen will be injected into the cabins of trans port planes instead, the air auto matically adjusting itself at diff ferent attitudes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-20
LABOR LAW TO BE CHANGED IN
 SOME RESPECTS
William Green, President Roosevelt Tn Conference
 Complaints Ma de

HYDE PARK, N. Y, Aug. 20.- William Green, President of the American Federation of Labor, said he and President Roosevelt "are in accord on the necessity of mak- ing some changes" in the National Labor Relations law.
 Green conferred with the Presi- dent at the latter's home here, and said he called attention to com- plaints against the administration of the law by the Labor Board
 Green did not outline details or changes proposed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-20
First Air Express Shipment Is Aboard Plane that
 Is Alaska Bound
WEEKLY SERVICE IS
 TO BE STARTED NOW
Aut rity Gran ted by Bureau of Department
 of Commerce

BULLETIN-The PA Alas ka Clipper is scheduled to ar rive in Aux Bay at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon. The clipper left Ketchikan shortly before 3 o. clock, according to a radiogram from the Ketchikan Chronicle, after refueling. There is ap- prOximately 75 pounds of ex- press aboard for Juneau.
 BULLETIN - KETCHIKAN, Alaska, Aug. 20.-The PAA Clip per landed here at 3 o'clock this afternoon e o'clock Juneau time), bringing 29 pounds of air express for Ketchikan. There are also express packages aboard for Juneau. The Clipper will continue north to Juneau this afternoon, hopping time in- definite.
 The baby clipper of the Pan American hopped off from Se- attle this morning at 8:45 O. clock at 7:45 o'clock, local Ju- neau time, on the second test flgiht between Seattle and Ju- neau via Ketchikan.
 The first air express shipment ever sent to Alaska from the United States is aboard the baby clipper according to District Manager R. 0. Bullwinkel, in an Associated Press dispatch to The Empire.
 It is also stated that the Air Bureau of the Department of Commerce has granted author ity after today's flight for a regular weekly express service to be maintained throughout the year, weather permitting
 N6hhhS hCAt Wtth tHt ut- parture of the baby clipper from Seattle will be on Fridays and the clipper will leave Juneau on the sOuthbound flight on Mon days.
 The baby clipper will proba- ply land on arrival here this afternoon, weather permitting, on Aux Bay near yahnkes. President of the Juneau Chambe Commerce. Charles w. Garter i'll receive the first express pack ge off the Alaska Clipper thi fternoon and several bushes ouses in Juneau will be receivin, he Seattle Post-Intelligencer, thi lorning's issue.
 s. Kaufman, Assistant to tn Thief Engineer of the Pan Ameri an Airways Is aboard the flask, Upper and the crew is the sam s on the previous trip except I )onnelly is engineer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-20
SOP GIVEN
 MINOR|TIES
Attempt Is Being Made to Settle Troublesome
 Czechoslovakia Case

PRAHA, Aug. 20.-Premier Hod- ga disclosed that the Czechoslova- kia Government is to give choice political plums in an attempt to pacify the clamorous autonomy seeking Sudeten German minority.
 The Premier made the disclosure at conference with Viscount Run- ciman, unofficial British Mediator in the troublesome minority issue.
 Seven postmasterships in the larger communities will be given the Sudetens.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-20
INSURGENTS IN
 SPAIN CLAIM
 BIC VICTOR
Government Forces Ma k e Emphatic Denial on
 Franco S Advances

HENDAYE, French Spanish Frontier, Aug. 20.-Dispatches from Insurgent sources claim a major victory in the important offensive south of Gandesa.
 The reports claim that 5000 Loy- alists have been captured and other thousands killed.
 Bulletins from Barcelona state the Government lines held against the assault and denied that the Franco forces have gained an inch.
 Heavy preparatory bombardments on all fronts indicate that Gen. Franco plans large scale attacks.
 Air raids over Barcelona have taken an estimated 150 lives.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-20
BA SEBALL- TODAY

The following are scores of base ball games played this afternoon in the two major leagues as received up to 2:30 o'clock:
 National League Boston 3; Brooklyn 2. Pittsburgh 5; Chicago 2. Philadelphia 8; New York 2. Cincinnati 4; St. Louis 2.
 American League St. Louis 4; Detroit 6. Chicago 2, Cleveland 8. New York II; Philadelphia 3. Washington T; Boston 10.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-20
MARSHAL BRINGS
 TWO PRISONERS
 TO FEDERAL JAIL

Deputy Marshal Walter Hellan flew to Sitka with Marine Airways today, bringing two prisoners to the Federal jail. Joe Armstrong, who is charged with the killing of Peter Allard near Sitka recently, and Nick Kitka, native sentenced to serve six months and a fine of $200 on two counts for attempted assault and drunk and disorderly, were The men brought to jail. Armstrong has been bound over to the grand jury, accused of staying Allard during an alteration aboard a trolling boat.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-20
MA" DUDLEY IS
 GOING TO SPOKANE

This was Ma" Dudley's last day as just nurse on the second floor at St. Ann's Hospital. From now on Mrs. George Dudley will be known as one of Spokane's leading busi- ness women.
 Leaving here August 29, Mrs. Dud- ley will proceed to Spokane, Wash, where she plans to go into business for herself.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-20
FASCISTS AND
 CATHOLICS ARE
 NOW IN ACCORD
Lay Organization ofChurch Must Observe Certain
 Functions, However

ROME, Aug. 20. The Fascist Party announces new agree ment, ending the recently growing friction between Fascism and the Catholic Action, lay organization of the Catholic Church.
 The conference resulted in an agreement to conform to earlier accords which permitted the Cath ollie Church Action to function in Italy but only in religious and spiritual matters.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-20
HOLY LAND IS BATTLE SCENE;
 65 ARE KILLED
Hundreds Reported Wound ed in Clashes During
 Past Few Days

JERUSALEM, Aug. 20.-A fresh battle between Great Britain's scrappy Irish Guards and the kilt ed Scotsmen against the Arab guer- fila bands brought the total casual ty list of two days bloody fighting to 65 dead and hundreds wounded.
 The first conflict occurred on the Plains of Sharon and the second on the outskirts of the city near Acres
 Sixty Arabs bit the dust in the Acre conflict and five on the Plains of Sharon.
 Five British soldiers were wound ed critically.