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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-31
HARRY BRIDGES
HEARING IS IN
FINAL STAGES
Defense Brings Charges
Against Union of
Citizens

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, Aug. 81
The Harry Bridges defense charg-
ed yesterday that an organization
known as the Union of California
Citizens had a part in the deporta-
ton proceedings against the West
ern CLIO leader
The final defense witness, Chair
man Harper Knowles Of the Amer
lean Legion Anti-Radical Commit
tee. admitted that he belonged to
the union.
Attorneys for Bridges charged that
the group is an anti-labor organiza-
ton that engages in labor spying
and that it once attempted to pack
a meeting of the Marine Firmen's
Union
The defense read into the record a
report of the Immigration Depart
ment Board in 1888 stating that no
evidence to show that the Australian
born Bridges is a Communist or
otherwise undesirable alien could be
found. The investigation by the
board was asked by Knowles.
Lawyers for Bridges charged that
evidence since offered was obtained
by improper inducements.
Knowles was also questioned re-
garding his correspondence a bou 1t
Bridges with the elusive Larry
Doyle. Copies of the letters were
introduced. The defense charged
that Doyle, former Portland at
torney and special investigator, built
the case against Bridges as a part
of a plot to discredit the labor
movement. Doyle is in Minnesota
where he has so far successfully
evaded a summons to testify in the
hearing. Two rebuttal witnesses
testified yesterday when Knowles
was unable to appear.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-31

Try The Empire classifieds for
results.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-31
MRS. HEINZ
IN PICKLE

PASADENA, Cal, Aug. 31.-Helen
Goodloe Heinz, widow of Rust Heinz
of the famous American family Of
pickle manufacturers, announced
through her attorney that she will
fight for possession of her late
husbands California property.
At the Same time James J. Boyle,
Mrs. Heinz Los Angeles attorney,
said a report his client would not
receive more than SIS, 1000 from the
Heinz estate, was far from the truth.
AS a matter of fact, he declared,
Heinz owned numbering land in Del
Nord County, in Northern Califor-
mia, valued at more than $35, 900.
Word from Pennsylvania, however,
was that Rust's interest in the fam
lily trust fund lapsed when he died.
Concerning a report that on oc-
casion Mrs. Heinz had been Of
fered hundreds of thousands of
dollars" to divorce the pickle heir,
Attorney Doyle declined to COM
ment.
Mrs. Heinz last June was taken
to a Pasadena hospital after as
sertedly slashing her wrists in an
attempt at suicide because, she was
quoted as saying, her husband was
running around with other wo-
men,"
Young Heinz died in Pittsburgh
month after his wife's asserted
suicide attempt, as the result of an
automobile accident.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-31
RAYMOND HEGSTAD HAS
BIRTHDAY PARTY TODAY

The fifth birthday of Raymond
Hegstad, son of Jack Hegstad, was
celebrated this afternoon with a
party at the family residence on
Fourth Street.
Refreshments were served during
the party hours and each guest was
presented a favor for the occasion.
Assisting during the afternoon was
Miss Ronnie Osborn.
Guests for the affair included
Patsy and Jimmy Connors, Pearl
op.ndloye, LOIS and Lola Hegstad
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-31

Empire Want Ads Bring Results.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-31
.C.prenier
Coming Here

British Columbia's Premier, P. T
Pattullo, is due in Juneau this
afternoon by plane from Atlin, &C
cording to advices received by The
Empire.
Premier Pattullo and his party
have been making an aerial sur
vey of Northern Canada, visiting
into Alaska at Fairbanks day be-
fore yesterday after flying from
Aklavik and Dawson.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-31
LEAVES PORT SUDDENLY

EVERETT, Wash, Aug. 81. - The
German motorship Portland, held
here by the skipper for five days,
because of the European crisis, sud-
denly left port.
A veil of secrecy that shrouded
the activities of the squad of Gus
toms officers and Coast Guardsmen
aboard the vessel, was not lifted.
Presumably the vessel left for
Portland, Ore.
Passengers were taken off the
motorship.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-31

Cash income from the sale of
American farm products in the
first five months of 1899 amounted
to $2,466, 100000, a decline of 4 per-
cent from the same period of 1888.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-31
MANY PAYING TAXES
NOW, AVOIDING RUSH

Taxpayers are responding early
to tax statements this year, City
Clerk Harley j. Turner reported
today. Many are paying their taxes
now and avoiding the rush which
will occur just ahead of the Sep
TENDER Is delinquency date.
Taxpayers who pay their full an
nual tax before the 18th are en-
titled to two percent cash dis
count.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-31

Livestock shipping losses from
death and injury were 10 percent
less in 1888 than in 1887, according
to a report OF the National Live
stock Loss Prevention Board.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-31
$4,000 HOSIERY
WORKERS GET RAISE

CHICAGO, Aug. 31--A wage in
crease ranging from five to seven
and a half cents an hour for $4,000
hosiery workers in the United States
will go into effect September 10,
Elmer Andrews, United States wage
and hour administrator, announced.
Andrews, in announcing his &C
ceptance of recommendations OF the
hosiery industry committee for high
er hourly scales, said:
THE committee advised 40 cents
an hour rate for 10000 workers MAX
ing full-fashioned hosiery and a
1914 cents an hour rate for the 3d.
900 workers making seamless hose"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26

pared to January and February .. the auto fire companies unanimously report more sales than last year, and one big one which took a whacking loss in 1888 is out of the red for the first quarter of 1889 the biggest electrical equipment firm reports orders per cent over 1888, and made correspondingly more money. =. Air line travel is 25 per cent above that of 1938's first quarter.
 In fact, the aggregate profits of the first 66 industrial companies reporting for the first quarter of 1889 show com bined net income of $41 ,799, ,456 as com- pared with $29,944,9 ,931 in 1888, an ad- vance of almost 40 per cent The motor industry led the way up out of the de- pression of 1883; today it leads again, and waits only for followers. American Telephone, for instance, has said it will spend $320,00,000 on new plant. The Class l railroads have this year put in service almost 1000 more new freight cars than last year.
 Gradually the thought is dawning in the United States: the European crisis is chronic crisis. You might almost say that Europe is now governed by crises. The whole world can't simply sit back and hold its breath just because Europe is hav- ing crisis. Life has to go on, and busi- ness has to go on, crisis or no crisis.
 American business is, we believe, grad ually realizing this, and is preparing to dig in and scratch once again. Nobody any longer expects phenomenal boom this year. But every sign now points to gradual upgrade that will mark substantial progress beyond the late but not much 1amented 1888.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
A Thought for Today
We're Almost Agreed

Both Governor Raymond E. Baldwin and Highway Commissioner William J. Cox are so far committed to the theory of toll highways and bridges that this state is on the verge of experimenting with both. Over Monday night lnforma- ton was forthcoming from both officials which pretty clearly indicated that tolls as a means of financing highway and bridge construction weren't very far away. It's about time that Connecticut decided to let some of its expensive high way projects pay for themselves. in these days where so much money IS de- manded for our roads only toll Sys- tenn could produce the revenue.
 But Commissioner Cox would have tolls collected along the Merritt Park way so that funds thus raised could hurry up construction of the Wilbur L. Cross Parkway. We don't believe this is the correct procedure even if it would enable the new roadway to be started very soon. The Merritt Parkway is rapidly nearing completion. The state decided to build this by floating a bond issue and retir- ing it with highway department funds. Let's just leave it that way and concen- trate on the extension of the route. There's where the tolls might come in handy
 Collect tolls on the bridge across the Housatonic River and use them to retire bonds floated to finance this construc- ton work. Continue to collect tolls until enough revenue has been brought in to carry the Wilbur L. Cross Parkway well up into the state If necessary collect solls again where this road will cross the Connecticut River. Build all such park ways and big bridges with the expectation of having the motorists who use them pay for them. But don't expect tolls collected on another parkway to pay for a new one. That's defeating the real purpose of the plan which is to liquidate the finance costs through operation of the project itself
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
In They Come

Governor Raymond E. Baldwin started a lengthy list of appointments yesterday with announcement of many commls- sioners. Most of them are to boards which the average layman is apt to over- look The commissionerships are often not considered "plums" for they are non- paying and the incumbents usually serve their terms without any reimbursement whatsoever. The paying jobs will be an nounced before the week is over. We don't think the general public should ignore these smaller commissions In their own sphere they bear respective i'm portance upon the states well-being and good management.
 proclivities questioned when he is named to these lesser commissions, so-called. It's only when you get up in the brackets where salaried jobs are concerned that politics begins to count. And really 1t shouldn't It has been proved in the last eight years that a Democrat is just as good as head of an important state department as is Republican. It was unfortunate that the Republicans ever created the impression in Connecticut that no one but good Republicans were responsible enough to hold down state jobs.
 Now that it has been conclusively proved that mans politics really doesn't
 make him qualified for holding govern mental positions, it should be possible for our chief executive to govern himself accordingly. This is no plea for Cover nor Baldwin to freeze in" office any Democrat who may have been named in the Cross regime. It's simply a bald statement of fact. It's possible for every present commissioner to be replaced without loss of efficiency. But that doesn't prove that all the present job-holders should expect to be busted. We've got to get away from this condition sooner or later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
The New Archbishop

Appointment of Bishop Francis Spell man of Boston to assume charge of the archdiocese of New York comes some what as surprise to the average layman. We doubt, however, if to the clergy the announcement was that. Bishop Spell man is held in the highest regard in the hierarchy of the Roman Catholic Church and his advancement to head the rich est archdiocese in the Church. His pro- motion is richly deserved, for Bishop Spellman has been indefatigable in his efforts for many years.
 New England can well be proud of the fact that the Holy Father saw fit to come to this section of the nation for an ap- pointee to the post in New York. In suc- ceeding to the position long held by Cardinal Hayes the new archbishop un- dertakes his most important mission. That he will prove wise and thoughtful head goes without saying Connecticut is not in the archdiocese of New York, but is next door to it and welcomes the new archbishop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
We're Getting Up Steam

Given bare breathing-space between European crises, American business seems in fair way to get on it's feet. Reports for the first quarter show definitely that money is being made, business volume is better than in 1888. Here are flock of first-quarter business reports noted more or less at random from the pages of financial journals and corporation reports.
 Retail sales of new cars and trucks in the first 10 days of April are 46 per cent ahead of the same period of 1888 =. the first quarter is 58 per cent ahead. .,.. A big tractor company reports $10O,- 900 more profit for the first quarter of 1889 than in 1888. A nationwide building supply house made $125,0O0 in the first quarter against loss of a quarter-million in. 1938. '. the first four railroads to report indicate . Dig inn provement in traffic in March as com
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26

It's hardly believable that Richard Halliburton, the hardy adventurer, can be publicly proclaimed as lost, drowned in the Pacific Ocean. Here was the man who initiated the famous exploits of the adventurers of old such as swimming the Hellespont. Where is the fanfare that should accompany the catastrophe which overlook him as he and companions endeavored to sail Chinese junk across the Pacific Ocean? Where were the glow ing newspaper tributes to his fame as a wanderer over the face of the earth; his skill as weaver of tales of strange lanos and stranger trips through them? With Halliburton gone who is left to weave the magic of the past into the reality of the present? Since he left college his have been heroic deeds and tales. Now he goes to his end in foundered Chinese junk in the middle of broad ocean.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
In Today's Mail
GUESTS OF AMERICA SHOULD SHOW COURTESY IN
 THEIR REMARKS
Editor, Waterbury Democrat: {:

Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 The sentiments loudly voiced by paid minion of the Italian govern ment, recently come to Waterbury to speak in supposed commemoration of the anniversary of the founding of ancient Rome, or typical of that alien flood of subsidized oratory which would be annoying, were it not serious.
 In these days when American cor- respondents are regularly expelled from Fascist Italy for alleged dis tortion of facts, it is strange that a Fascist newsman, violently abusive of the principle of free speech, should be allowed to vociferate in so blatant a manner. It is still more peculiar that his flaming condem- nations should inspire the Fascist salute in an audience which once raised dutiful right hands in sworn allegiance to the United States.
 Had the bombast been limited to the comprehensible, 2 far-fetched patriotism stimulated by confusing ancient Rome with the present Ital- ian regime, the commemorative ex- ercise would have been harmless. To urge American citizens ito rebel against the turpitude of this gov- ernment" is another matter.
 It would have been more appro- priate for the hysterical speaker to digress but slightly from his sub- feet. He might, for example, have developed his observations concern ing the controlled status of the American press. In this connection he might have presented a brilliant picture of the unfettered journalism of Fascist Italy.
 But to come to Waterbury where the Italian population is so large, and for the most part content, and strafe 8 government which kindly tolerates his presence is contemp- tible. More contemptible is his stir- ring of good American citizens with fiery, if incorrect announcements. Is 1t likely that the Italian govern ment would reimburse pro-Fascist Italian American who lost his job because of his activities? Perhaps last Sundays speaker would remit 8 little of his pittance.
 Many Italians of Waterbury, whose patriotism is of 8 different nature, must feel that the anniver- sary of Rome might have been ob. served in non-political manner. I. A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
Selected Poem
LETTER FROM A COUNTRY ROY

 Beatrice D. Day in the Christian Science Monitor) Today took my bucket and wandered down the
 road To where the sugar naples stand. The sap is run
 ming free And on the way two robins tugged at worms. Wild geese, high overhead honked their haunting
 call And circling, settled in the cove to rest purple blush among the overgreens Gave promise of the bursting buds to come, And cool messy smells hint of waking earth The ice-veined soil still crunched beneath my heel The winter talk about the stove, Of politics and
 such Has ceased and in barber shops or along sunny
 wall, Where languidly men finger to pass the time of
 day, Is talk of open brooks and planting time and boats As couples arm in arm pass slowly by. There's brush to burn, but here sit my bucket
 by my side, Feeling the sun between my ribs as yawn and
 snih and yawn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26

Now that the Worlds Fair has finally decided to remove the lid on it's forms of entertainment, it may expect to get somewhat unpleasant reaction through out the nation. If the plans go through to make the fair wide open so far as ap- peasing the eyes and ears of the thrill seekers is concerned it may well be that clergy will do what many have predicted they would do in such an event. Some effort at censorship, some good sound q bc maintained not merely to protect the thousands of fair sightseers, but also to preserve it's reputation for years to come.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26

Douglas, former anti-spending budget director whom Roosevelt let out in 1884 Like Roose- welt, with whose policies he is 100 per cent in accord, handsome Senator Jim Mead of New York is an ordent stamp collector. He is also a believer in exercise; holds that members of Congress should take daily workouts in the gymnasium.
 HITLER AND MUSSOLINI
 Big European question mark in the minds of many, including even some diplomats, is whether Mus solini won't desert Hitler.
 In answering it, here is one fact to remember: Mussolini has now got himself in the position where he can't desert Hitler without risking conquest of his own terri tory.
 Don't think for a minute that the ex-Austrian h0use-painter hasn't had the same question:
 mark in his mind. He never
 did like Mussolini before the
 axis, and it is doubtful if he has much use - or trust - for
 him now.
 Therefore, it probably is not en- tire altruism that moves Hitler to lend German troops to Italy. At present IS per cent of the Italian army IS German-trained, as is 40 per cent of the mechanical Italian army.
 In addition, some German troops are concentrated in Northern Italy, supposedly to aid Italians against France, while a much greater concentration is located just north of the Brenner Pass in Austria. These troops can be used for one of two things: (D to aid Italy against France, or .(N to bolster Benito's backbone
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
A POLICE CHIEF RETRIES (NeW Britain Herald)

Joseph F. Grogan, former police chief in West Hartford, will retire to Wethersfield prison from to 8 years. His plea of guilty to forgery and embezzlement and his restitu- tion of at least the pensions of pa- trolmen's widows, gained for him reasonable consideration.
 Here was chief who for many years had control of much depart- mental funds, and he mixed them up with his own bank account. On top of that he was no expert book keeper. When the town manager plan was adopted this lackadaisical system was ordered improved. It appears, though, that the financial eggs continued to be quite scram- bled.
 Just as one expects clergymen to be the acme of rectitude, so one ex- poets officers of the law to be i'm peccably honest citizens.
 Grogan handled more money than was good for him and fundamental ly he had little training for such a responsibility.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
Hold Tight. MT. Han (New Britain Herald)

Edward F. Hall, a resident of New
 Britain, has been the states finance commissioner so long that nobody
 until now thought for moment his ability and fine record would not be a bulwark in his favor regardless of political changes. These qualities were well recognized throughout the Gross administrations, which did not consider his personal political preference as a Republican serious enough to ease him from this inl- portant post. Governor Cross put ability and experience above. politics.
 Now the Baldwin administration discovers that he gained his ap- pointment while J. Henry Roraback was the political dictator. The shall low claim is made that for this reason he is a member of the "old guard" whatever that may mean. Tn reality, MT. Hall, when he voted for Republicans during the Rora- back days, did so in the same spirit that MT. Baldwin voted for the same Republicans. And he probably is no more of an old-guarder than MT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26

some sparkling knick.knacks in a jewellers cabinet-but Brula- tour shook his head in a gesture of No"
 Before the mysterious shooting, he was never known to deny Hope anything.
 Picture Loss
 The Seminole Indians made quite a fuss in the papers, when they arrived for the Worlds Fair. Much was said about the Semin- oles' hostile air, since these red- skins never signed peace treaty with Uncle Sam and, therefore, do not recognize his authority. So, when they came to town, they opened their own jail on the Fair Grounds, appointed their own po- lice and pursued their own laws
 But they really aren't as un- friendly as the newsmen would have one believe. As matter of fact, they're quite sociable. The other day the accepted an invita- ton to visit a big department store in a body. Someone told them it was a big Trading Post.
 And, on Fair Day they are go- ing to violate a tribal taboo and initiate three leading New York CTS as honorary Seminoles, the lucky candidates being President Roosevelt, Mayor LaGuardia and -of course-Grover Whalen. No Fair Welcomers
 Year-round hotel dweliers al- ready have felt the brunt of the Worlds Fair upon their ex- chequers. Formal little notices have circulated the past month to most hotel tenants, informing that rates were going to be tripled or quadrupled.
 It affects most of all the folk in the minor hostelries who have been just managing to muddle through. Many are now migrating to the Bronx and Brooklyn for cheaper accommodations. Others are forming collective and rent ing flats in old brownstone houses, raising common funds to pay maids-of -all-work. Nevertheless, these are the New Workers who welcome the, Fair least.
 hss
 Short Sport
 The other night at the Tavern, Jack Pearl-the memorable Baron Munchausen-was saying how he would have liked to buy another round of drinks, but his budget for the day was running short. j,
 Now Pearl has earned a share of wealth in his day and 1t was a surprise to hear he lacked spending-money. But he explain ed.
 Mrs. Pearl holds the purse strings in the family, dictates the financial policy and doles out $10 per day to her mate. When that ten-spot is gone, the dialectic Pearl must solve his dilemma for himself.