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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
KEMP TO FACE
 MORE CHARGES

Bridgeport, Conn. Dec. 24-( (UP) States Attorney Lorin w. Willis said today G. Leroy Kemp, former state highway department land agent who was sentenced to states prison last week on a fee-splitting charge, will be tried again next month on the further charge of conspiracy to defraud the state.
 Kemp was sentenced to from three to seven years in prison on a charge of conspiring to share in land commissions for the $25 .000, ,000 Merritt Parkway. Willis said an additional charge of conspiring to defraud the state in conAection with single land sale would be lodged against Kemp.
 The former land agent now was free under $20,O00 bond pending a state supreme court appeal.
 Eight others arrested in connec- tion with the case will be put to plea Jan. 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
ROUSSEAUS GETS
 EARLY CHRISTMAS

Elyria, O., Dec. 24 - (U.P.) --The Rousseau children = Geraldine II. and Sarah 9-were given their Christmas presents last night be- cause of family emergency. They had no Christmas tree. Their father was killed and their mother was wounded while trying to steal one for them and that was the reason Santa Claus came 24 hours in ad- vance. E Will Case, 84 year old farmer. who shot William Rousseau, 38, and his wife because they were chopping down a fir tree on his farm, chewed gum in jail and said he didn't mind staying there over Christmas.
 Rousseau was unemployed. His mother took his children and when she gave them the dollars worth of dime store presents their parents had bought for them, She told them what had happened.
 Daddy must have thought a lot of us" Geraldine said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
COSTER YACHT
 IS UNDER LIBEL

Stratford, Conn, Dec. A (UP)-- The luxurious motoryacht sCaro- lita." owned by the late F. Donald Coster-M -Musica, president of McKes- son & Robbins. was libeled today by a U. s. marshal and its captain and crew were ordered to stay on board
 The libel was made on order oi U. S. District, Judge Edwin S Thomas at Hartford, who acted on application of William c. Bedell, owner of the shipyard where the yacht was kept for the winter.
 No hearing date was set. The libel petition was made fsr pay ment of shipyard expenses, storage and materials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
FESTIVE SPIRIT
 PREVAILS TODAY
City Prepares for Observ= ance of Merry, Happy
 Christmas

A festive air prevailed today as Waterburians made last prepara- tions for their traditional observ- ance of Christmas tomorrow. Crowds filled the shopping district to make laSt-minute purchases, trees and holiday decorations were in great demand, and youngsters were im- patiently awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus.
 Though the period before Christ mas is devoted to shopping and making preparations, the observ- ance of the day itself is essentially religious in character, and every church in the city will be crowded for Christmas services tomorrow. The joyous songs of Christmastide will be heard once again, and young and old will offer their thanksgiv- ing.
 In downtown stores today weary clerks were waiting for closing time at g o'clock tonight. Merchants report that holiday business has ex- ceeded their expectations, with the past weeks volume of trade being especially high. Scores of extra carriers and clerks aided regular postal employees in making the last deliveries before Christmas.
 Extra police in the shopping dis trict kept the crowds of pedestrians and cars moving as smoothly as possible, but auto traffic was so heavy that many delays were un-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
CRASH OF ARMY
 BOMBING PLANE
 ISUNExPLA|NED
Investigators Convinced Explosion Was Due to
 Extraordinary Cause

Uniontown, Ala, Dec. 24-(UP)- Something extraordinary occurred aboard the army bomber which crashed in flames last night, after an explosion heard 20 miles away, killing seven men.
 The bodies of all were horribly segmented and the segments were scattered over an area of IS acres.
 The largest piece of the plane which could be found was tiny segment of its tail bearing the single word, Army"
 Army officers supervising the task of gathering the pieces of human bodies and fragments of airplane from the black mud of the rain- soaked prairie country, were sure of only one thing-that it hadn't been an ordinary airplane accident. There quite apparently had been terrific explosion aboard the ship before it crashed. They received suggestion of sabotage in silence. An army board of inquiry will go into that later.
 Early today, only the fragments of four bodies had been gathered and these fragments could not be aseribed torone- identity. The pieces making up three more bodies still were to be found.
 The crew of the ship was as fol- lows:
 First Lieut.. James Dennis Under hill, 28, Morgantown, N. C., pilot.
 First Lieut.. John W. Pollard, Army Air Reserve, Wasco, Cal, CO., pilot.
 Capt. Fred Rueb, 36, Army Medi- cal Corps, Letterman Hospital, San Francisco Presidio.
 Second Lieut.. John Hydle, 3Oth Regiment, San Francisco Presidio.
 Private Shelton s. Johnson, of Worthwhile, N. Y.
 Private Humpert Marc, Los An- geleS.
 Private Ben L. Jones, Ashville, N. c.
 The plane was BIB twin motored Douglas bomber, identical to the bomber which crashed during a rain storm near LaGrange, Ga, Nov. IS, killing eight soldiers. It flew low over Uniontown soon after 6 p. m. q p. m. EDT.) suggesting that the pilot was not sure of his way. Soon after it had passed over, there was terrific explosion which, Uniontown residents said, was ac- companied by burst of flames and rattled the windows of houses for miles around. The explosion was heard by residents as far as 20 miles away.
 The plane apparently settled to the ground in many pieces. The pieces fell over the rich, black soil of this farming country, which, be-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
WILLOW STREET BUS LINE TO EXTEND ROUTE Much Discussed Use of Melbourne Terrace Is
 Finally Granted PUBLIC UTILITIES COM.
 GRANTS PERMISSION Needs of More People Served Rules Board
 in Decision

Extension of the Willow street ous route of the Con necticut Railway and Light ing Company by way of Mel bourne Terrace to Waterville was ordered by the Public Utilities Commission in a finding made public today. Relief must me afforded to the residents of the Water vile section of Waterbury by affording them the direct service between the center of Wa teriyury and Waterville which they formely enjoyed via the so-called Willow street railway line" the com- mission states.
 Long Controversy
 Long a center of controversy, the fight of the c. R. & L. company to extend its Willow street to Water vile through this and neighboring territory dates back to February g, 1897, when application was first made for the discontinuation of trolley car service and substitution of buses.
 Storms of protest have been aired by residents of the section who ob- 5ected to the use of their streets for buB operation.
 Continues Route
 The new route as sanctioned by the commission today provides for the continuation of the Willow street line from the junction of Calumet street and Pennington avenue, on Pennington avenue to Leffingwell avenue, on Leffingwell avenue to Melbourne Terrace, Bon- air avenue; Columbia Boulevard extension, Lone Oak avenue; Dwight street, to Homer street and return.
 Authority is also granted to aban- don operations on Faber avenue. Edgehill avenue and Cooke street from the junction Of Edgehill ave- nue to the junction with Homer street, the present route in use.
 Hearing In November
 Hearing on the latest application was conducted November 21,- 1888, with opposition and favor for the plan being expressed. A number of
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
3 DIE VIOLENT
 DEATHS IN STATE
(By UNIFIED PRESSl

Violence claimed the lives of three persons in Connecticut Friday.
 Edward Hefka. 18, West Haven, was drowned in a lagoon on the West river near his home when thin Ice on which he was skating gave way. The body was recovered.
 Paul F. Bergen, 72. Meriden, com mitted suicide by hanging, accord ing to the medical examiner.
 J. George Schmitt, 60, New Bri- tain died of Illuminating gas fumes which spread through his bedroom from an open jet in the adjacent kitchen. The medical examiner said death was accidental.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
FINAL PLEA FOR
 SAFE CHRISTMAS
Police Chief Roach Urges Extreme Caution for Mo-
 tOrists, Pedestrians

In a final pre-C Christmas safety appeal, Police Superintendent Will liam J.. Roach today called or drivers and pedestrians to use the care and caution necessary to pre- vent traffic accidents or deaths hert during the remainder of the year.
 With only a week of the year re- maining, Waterbury now has only eight fatalities. There were Is re. corded in 1887.
 Supt. Roach's statement follows:
 To-day marks the eve of Christmas and the beginning of the final week in the month of December. The police department urges all to be extremely careful during this conclu0@g week of the month. Additional police will be stationed about the business area for the protection of the late shoppers on Christmas eve but the big job rests on your shoul- ders the motorist and pedestrian. the job of being cautious and watchful for the attainment of your personal safety. Give the police your cooperation and the goal of "Deathless December" will have been achieved, with the year concluding with the saving of eight lives.
 During the last week of this month it is the duty of the pedes- trian to cross, at intersections, with the lights and with the sig nals of the officers stationed at the various intersections for their protection. It is the duty of the motorists to exercise extreme caution in their driving through the business district, and to put to use the police departments three 70" policy of Carefulness, Courtesy and Cooperation for
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
HIGHWAY AIDE DIES

Deep River, Conn, Dec. 24.- sUP)
 Funeral services i'll be held Tues day for Daniel R. Kane. 09, special assistant superintendent to the state highway department deputy com missioner on maintenance, who died yesterday after a long illness. He leaves bis widow and a son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
REVENUE INCOME IN
 STATE IS HIGHER

Hartford, Conn. Dec. 24. CUP)- The U. s. internal revenue depart ment today estimated 1888 Connec- ticut collections at approximately $S7.OOO,OO0 or $5.O0OOOO more than received during 1887. In 1886, about $55,00O, GOO was collected.
 Thomas s. Smith; collector of in- ternal revenue, said 'my associates and I in the bureau are sincerely grateful to the taxpayers of this district for their fine cooperation. :"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
EsCAPED PRIsONE RETURNEp

WetherSfield. Conn, Dec. z4.- sUP) Carl A. Phillips. 2S, New london :1e- who escaped ttt,a the prison farm at Enfield May 25, was returned today to states .jrison from 70 Angeles, where he was caught hree weeks age. Phillips was serv- 1g long sentence for breaking nto Connecticut College dvrlnitory aSt Vear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
Jury Completion Is Expected Next Week
Evidence to Be Taken Starting First Week in Janu- ary-FOurth Panel of Veniremen Will Report
 Wednesday, Challenges Left

Selection of two more jurors to complete the Water bury conspiracy trial jury panel next week. and the start of evidence in the trial the first week in January pre-
 dictions made today by keen and experienced court observers Eight men and two women comprise the jury selected thus far and the other two will be sought from
 fourth panel of 100 venremen who will report for the opening session of the fifth trial week. Wednesday, at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-24
Democrot Not To Publish Monday

There will be no issue of the Waterbury Demo- crat on Monday, Decem- Der 26. The Democrat extends to it's readers best wishes for a MERRY AND HAPPY
 CHRISTMAS
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-04
TEACHERS BECOME
 PUPILS ON ROTARY
 LUNCHEON PROGRAM

With c. B. Arnold acting as teacher" Juneau grade schCol teachers, as guests of the Rotary Club at luncheon this noon at Per cys Cafe. had opportunity to go back to school as pupils Although Rotarian and Superintendent A. B Phillips was a little confused CT his attitudes, and pupil Velma Bloom out-smarted teacher" by pointing out that it was not nec- essary to be up on physics" to teach the second grade, the class as whole was given passing marks, teacher" Arnold announced after lessons pointing out that the taxpayers are getting more than their moneys worth"
 The teacher guests included Gym thia Batson, kindergarten; Dalma Hanson, Iva Tilden and Harriet Tust, first grade; Velma Bloom and Mabel Monson, second grade; Mar garet Abrahamson and Frances Wheeler, third grade; Helen Web ster and Margaret Colwell, fourth
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-04
NEW COURSE IS BEING PUT IN
 AT SKI TRAIL
Slalom and Downhill Run Facilities Being Provid-
 ed, Douglas Island

In preparatiop of the forthcom- ing skiing season, the U. s. Forest Service has started a crew of Is eco men from Douglas working or the Douglas Island Ski Trail. it is announced by Assistant Regional Forester Wellman Holbrook. Tn addition to putting the regular trail in shape, a slalom and downhill course will be put in above the ditch for experienced skiiers and another shelter cabin added, the official said. The slalon course is the one laid out by Darroc h Crookes. U. s. Olympic skier when he was here last winter
 Fifteen men are at work at present, Holbrook said but others may be put on later in order to get the trail and course in ship shape by the time snow flies.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-04
GETS REHEARINC FOR [. LANDRY
Rev. Mark Matthews Says Former McGrath Time
 Server Law Abiding

SEATTLE, Oct. At the request Of the Rev. Mark Matthews, Federal Judge Bowen has ruled that Charles Landry, Seattle contractor, will be given another hearing on his ap- plication for citizenship.
 Landry, a native of Canada, was convicted in McGrath, Alaska, in 1916, of a second degree murder and served five years at McNeil Island and Penitentiary until given presi- dental pardon.
 In 1886, Bowen denied Landry s citizenship application, upholding the contention of immigration of ficials that the contractor was not qualified, because of the murder conviction
 The new hearing is set for Mo- vember A.
 Matthews said Landry is a law abiding person.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-04
NATIVE WOMAN
 GUT SEVERELY.
 H00NAR FIGHT
Alaska Air Transport Pilot Brings Mrs. Nick Mar
 win to Hospital

Following series of alleged brawls in Hoonah last night among the natives, Mrs. Mary Marvin, In dian. was flown to Juneau by Alas ka Air Transport pilot Johnny Amundsen this afternoon for emer- gency disqualification.
 According to advices from Hoo- nah, Mrs. Marvin was badly cut about the face in fight with Mrs. Frances Obert, her sister-in-law.
 Two other fights resulted in nothing more serious than several yards of bandage.
 Amundsen brought in also, the injured womap's husband and tray eling man A. w. Douglas and Union Oil man J. k. Boyle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-04
Army to Survey Urged Waterway,
 Tonakee Inlet
Machinery Started to Build Connection, Port Fred
 erick on Chichagof

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.-Major General Julian L. Schley, Chief of Army Engineers. has authorized the survey of a proposed waterway to connect Tenakee Inlet and Port Frederick on Chichagof Island. A field investigation will be made by Lieut. Col. H. J. Wild. District Engineer in Seattle.
 Residents of the district have been trying for several years to get a waterway at the head of Tenakee Inlet so they can have ready ac- feasibility to bot h Tenakee and Hoonah. One of the leaders in urg- ing the waterway has been Two Step Jake" Hirsh, famed Alaska pioneer, who lives at the head of the inlet. A portage arrangement is used there now which was put in by the Forest Service.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-04
LYBECK INSTALLED
 AS COMMANDER OF
 LEGION POST HERE

Bert Lybeck became Commander of Afford John Bradford Post, Am erican Legion, at installation cere- monies held last night in the Dug out with Department Commander E. M. Policy serving as installing officer. He succeeds Lew Williams,
 Other new officers installed last night are Russell Clithero, First Vice Commander; John E. Pegues, Second Commander; George Gullufsen, Adjutant Alfred Zenger, Sergeant at Arms; John H. New man. Historian; w. O. Johnson and G. H. Skinner, Executive Commit teemen.
 Assisting Department Command CT Policy were Department Adjut ant J. T. Petrich and Past Post Commander w. o. Johnson.
 Following the ceremonies, a lunch was served under the supervision of Retiring Sergeant-At-Arms c H. Leonard.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-04
BUSINESS TONE OPTIMISTIC ON
 PACIFIC COAST
Mullen Finds Marked Up- turn with Indication for
 Continued Improvement

Business men on the Pacific Coast see a definite improvement in business and are optimistic that it is going to last after the first of the year. according to J. F. Mullen, President of the B. M. Behrends Bank. who. with Mrs Mullen, re- turned to Juneau on the Princess Louise yesterday after a month S business trip to Seattle and San Francisco.
 Those with whom I came in contact were definitely optimistic. " MT. Mullen said. Both in Seattle and San Francisco business men told me Ina1 ;lere was a marked upturn and there was every indica ton that it would last and continue to improve
 In San Francisco, Mir Mullen found that labor disputes which had been causing some trouble there were virtually settled and the Golden Gate City was pointing with united endeavor toward the Worlds Fair of next year. He vls- itcd Treasure Island, where the big exposition will be held, and went through some of the buildings which already have been erected. There is still lots of work to be done before opening date of the Fair, but officials of the exposition told me they were confident that they would be ready with the entire show by spring Alaska Day is one of the features being planned during the Fair, officials assured him.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-04
VOTED SINGER
 ROBBED WHILE
 ABOARD VESSEL. l.
Lawrence Tibbett Loses $50,0 ,000 in Jewels
 on Ocean Voyage

SAN PEDRO, Cal, Oct. 4.-Cus- toms Officers and Federal Bureau of Investigation Agents, also State Horticultural Inspectors warmed through the liner Monterey as she docked from Australia. all bent on capturing the thief who took $50, GOO in jewels from the stateroom of Lawrence Tibbett, noted bari tone. and his wife.
 The search was futile and neither inc thief nor the jewels were found
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-04
FOUR LOADS OF
 SALMON SELL ON
 EXCHANGE TODAY

Three trollers and one packer brought in salmon to the local eX- change today. selling at the going price of 25-14-8
 The Hyperion brought in 12,000 bounds, packing and trollers Olaf Nielsen, D. Mercada and the 31A27 brought in 2,000, 900 and 200 pounds, respectively.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-04
JUNIOR TRINITY GUILD MEETING THIS EVENING

Members of the Junior Trinity Guild will meet in the Deanery at 7::30 o'clock this evening for dessert and cards.
 Pinochle and bridge will be play cd. with Mrs. Henry Sullv, Mrs, Keith Wildes and Mrs. s. Walthers lii charge ot arrangements for the evening.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-04

grade; Margaret McFadden and Marian Edwards, fifth grade; Elma Olson and Alice Johnson, sixth grade; Helen Parrott and Gerald Mclaughlin, seventh and eighth grades, Floyd Dryden, Principal, and Superintendent PhIliils.
 Other guests today were Bert Mcdowell of Bert's Cash Grocery, and c. D. Ferguson of Standard Brands, Seattle Al GusJafson of the West Coast Grocery was initiated IS new member
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-04
INSURES 5,5oJ PER WEEK

WASHINGTON - The Federal Housing Authority is insUring mort gages at the rate of $500 homes each week. In June the value Of the mortgages accepted for insur- ance totalled S74191 900. Wh c h amounted to a SO per cent increase over June 8 year ago.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-04
STERLING LEAVES
 ON INSPECTION TRIP

Harry Sperling, Administrative Assistant in the U, s. Forest Serv- ice, is leaving by PA plane today for Fairbanks on a co inspection trip which will take him as far north as Kotzebue and to St. Michael at the mouth of the Yukon. He expects to be gone about a month.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-04
DIR. HALDEMAN IS
 TOURING INTERIOR

Word has been received from Dr. ' c. Haldeman. Tuberculosis Clini- ton. that he has returned to Point Barrow and will next visit in Nome, 'iaaana, Mountain Village, Bethel and other Interior points.
 pr. Haldeman left Juneau last August on the North Star, and has been carrying on Tuberculosis clin- icsethroughout the Territory.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-04
THREE HEAD FOR
 INTERIOR BY PA

Bill Knox ana 1eiIe meyring, with Pacific Alaska Airways plane were to take off this afternoon with three passengers for Fairbanks and Nome
 For Fairbanks, Harry Sperling, and for Nome, MT. and Mrs. O. M Bird.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-04
OIL DRILLING SUPPLIES ARE
 COMING NORTH
Standard Oil Co. Charters North Wind to Make
 Alaska Voyage

SEATTLE, Oct. 4.-The officials of the Northland Transportation Company announce today that the Standard Oil Company had chart cred the steamer North Wind to take a cargo of supplies for oil drilling operations now underway in Alaska.
 The North Wind is now loading the supplies at Stockton, Cal.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-04
MRS. KIRMSE LEAVES

Mrs. Hazel Kirmse, curiO store operator of Sitka and Skagway, took passage on the North Sea for Sitka after spending a few days visiting friends in Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-04
WOULD LICENSE BIKES

ELGIN, III. = Local authorities have asked the city council to ap- prove an ordinance licensing $500 bicycles in Elgin as means of curb ing bicycle thefts. The license fee would be B cents.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-04
TRAVELLING MEN IN

Travelling men B. P. Kane. N. A. McEachran and Richard Wakelin returned to Juneau from routine trips on the North Sea.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-04
KEN EDWARDS SAILS

Ken Edwards, rowing salesman, tcok roundtrip passage to Sitka on the North Sea when that vessel sailed for the Baranof Island town.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-04
FIRE INSPECTION

Fire Chief E. D., Woodcox has started the annual inspection of homes and business houses at Fair banks and will order removal of all inflammable debris.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-04
ALL-ALASKA DANCE

The Pioneer Women of Fairbanks plan an All-Alaska Day dance to be given October g in the Moose Hall.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-04
MRS. CARNEGIE BACK

Mrs. Ida Carnegie returned to her Juneau home on the steamer North Sea after a brief trip Outside.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-04
PLAYING BADMINTON

Badminton is the new sport at Fairbanks A club has been organ ized and officers elected. Playing will be in the Fairbanks High School gym.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-10-04

Lode and placer location notices 0r sale at The Empire Office.
Evening star., 1938-02-11

an epidemic because it is not organized
or competent to provide the exacting
service needed in such emergencies.
Fifteen per cent OF the medical
cases in the country require the at
tention of specialists, he claimed, and
the funds of such associations are not
sufficient to engage this kind OF spe-
cialiZation. AS a result, he said, those
requiring such care would have to
become INDECENT patients at hospitals.
DR.. Fishbein said the American Med
ical Association was equally opposed
to Federal subsidies for medical schools
or anything tending to break down
the relations Of doctors and patients
The association has succeeded in re-
ducing the number of medical schools
by one hail. he claimed. wedding out
the inefficient ones and greatly inn
proving the standards of those re-
naming.