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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-16
GENTLEMEN OF THE PRESS

Editors 200 of them vacation, Juneau's guests today.
 Having struggled writing editorials these many years and doubt dashing off dozens of greetings to such conventions, they don't require flowery greeting in this column to realize they. welcome visitors and that Juneau and Alaska honored to have them with us for even so brief stay
 To the general public which gets its ideas of newspaper life largely from the motion pictures, there is of romance surrounding the pro- fession An editor is an exalted parsonage who when he isn't addressing the local Chamber of Commerce is writing something that will make the enemies of righteousness shudder and turn gray.
 As a matter Of fact, editor is a working man, usually hard-working His worries con- eerned more with meeting the payroll Ga newspaper payroll is heavier than you think than with saving the world though he would like to do that too if he had time
 These editors a fine bunch of fellows For every sour puss there a hundred princes.
 We hope they will see lots more of Alaska under skies as clear ttase Juneau provides today and that 1ey vii ae impressed with the country as We who live here are.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-16

urged to make special appeals from the pulpit to stop the propaganda and hysteria that has been spreading like wildfire throughout Nation lead ing the American people into believing that if war breaks out in Europe it is inevitable that youth must again fight foreign soil
 We appeal to all elements in our population to join with in counteracting this vicious and false propaganda and in exposing the attempts inflame he passions and hatreds of people against foreign nations which have not the faintest intention or capacity of attacking
 All religious labor, farm business fraternal, civic, social womens veterans education and other organizations invited to hold meetings during the Keep America Out of Foreign Wars Week, to discuss and stress this vital issue. It is hoped that this program will be adopted the theme for commence inent exercises throughout the Nation
 "The peace and safety of our country and our people are being threatened by foreign and Commun istic propaganda and by provocative acts by those in places of great authority midst. We believe in adequate national defense upholding the Monroe Doctrine and the maintenance of traditional foreign policies of neutrality, nonineryenton, no dangling alliances, and peace.
 We call on all those Americans who believe in these principles and established policies to participate in regular or special meetings in the Keep America Out of Foreign Wars Week, June 1l-19, 1939' which includes Flag Day, June IA
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-16
ANOTHER WEEK

"his, thouah you may not have heard much about it, is national Keep America Out of Foreign W week. a alse which while more of jaw ore th h aspal Aas its good points too.
 ve d2abea more than once the wisdom of
 lough undoubtedly must have effect. Juneaus cleanup week was bowling success for instar j. If his week will do very much toward keeping our ooys on this side of the where they belong it's a good idea Fifty present and former Congressmen thought of it. Their procama- ton fproclamatn being strictly in the groove when the o De observed) is as follows:
 ITO tNs !: u ssHan people irrespective of race, color, cread Y uolitics.
 "The National Committee to Keep America Out of Foreign Wars composed of 50 Members and for mer Members of Congress. invite the American people to join with them in voluntarily setting aside the week beginning Sunday June II, to Sunday June 1S inclusive, for the purpose of conducting Nation wide campaign to keep America out of foreign wars.
 The clergy Of all creeds and denominations are
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-16
 The stars incline
 but do no, compel"
SATURDAY. JUNE IT, 1889

This is an uncertain day in plan etary direction, according to astrol- ogy. Adverse influences may cause delays in carrying out important plans.
 Under this configuration fear may underlie many decisions affecting both business and domestic affairs Adopt positive attitudes of mind and reject ideas that are limiting or disturbing
 Optimism should be consistently invited in thought and act The mass power of minds will be demon strated through national policies that improve foreign relations.
 Warning is again given that Nep- tune and Herschel are in positions unfavorable to the people of Japan, who may suffer many privations as well as perils from upheavals Of nature.
 While Manchukuo will gain great ly in development and Japanese army strength will increase, unusual events will affect the results of the Chinese war.
 Defense measures on the Pacific Coast will be greatly strengthened and movements of the United States fleet will be watched with wide in- terest, it is prognosticated.
 Travel today is well directed and eXpositions east and west should profit The stars encourage the use of airplanes as well as automobiles
 Labor saving inventions of amaz- ing efficiency will be introduced to women this summer Interest in domestic pursuits will be extraor- widespread.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of profit through clever investments. Real estate should be lucky for buyers
 Children born on this day will be far seeing and well-balanced They are shrewd in business and many achieve great success.
 Copyright, 1930
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-16
LOOK and LEARN
By A. C. Gordon

L Who has had the longest con- tinuous service in the U. s. Senate? 2. What two animals appear on the British royal arms?
 g. What was the name Of the Russian royal family?
 4 From what is silk made? g. What are the three most popu- lous cities of Canada?
 ANSWERS
 l. Senator Borah of Idaho, who has served continuously since 1907 2. Lion and unicorn.
 B. Romanoff.
 4 The cocoon of the silkworm 5. Montreal, Toronto, and Wm- nipeg, in the order named.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-16
M D D E k " E ETIQUETTE E
 By Roberta Les

 @. When one is dining at hotel where dancing is included, what should be done with the napkin when rising to dance?
 A. Lay it unfolded on the table; and the same should be done when leaving
 Q. How much should one tip a porter for carrying piece of lug gage?
 A. The minimum rate for one piece of luggage is ter cents.
 @. Should an usher at a church wedding offer his arm to every wo- man he takes down the aisle, wheth- CT he knows her or not?
 A. Yes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-16
20 YEARS F. s. AGO ss;s,
JUNE l6. 1919.

JUNE Is, 1919.
 Regular boat service between Ju- neau and the Taku River country was to be established within the next few days, when Capt. William A. Strong and A. H. Humpheries expected to have their new river launch Nakina in service. M. L. Woodland sales manager for the GuloWsen Grei Engine Co. of Seattle. was in Juneau to make a scouting trip for the purpose Of To- eating agencies in Alaska
 Major Koenig, commanding off cer at Fort William H. Seward was a passenger arriving in Juneau.
 Miss Helene w. L. Albrecht was a passenger on the Alaska for Seattle.
 In the model kitchen designed by Miss Essie May Jones, tea was to be served two afternoons a week at the Alaska Electric Light and Power Go.
 R. J. Sommers, Territorial Mine Inspector and eX-officio Labor Com missioner returned to Juneau after spending several weeks in the south.
 P. L. Neil postal inspector ar rived from the Westward on the Alaska and was at the GastIneau.
 Mrs. Willis E. Novel; Miss Fran res Novel; and Master Everett Now ell, left on the Alameda and were to make the round trip to Anchorage.
 w L. Chapman, who arrived in Juneau on the Alameoa from Se- attle, was staying at the Gastineau.
 Weather Highest, 53; lowest, 39. clear
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-16
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
DOUGLAS CHAMBER OF c.
 VOTES FOR REFERENDUMS

Two referendums being sponsored by the Territorial Chamber of Com merce, for enactment by the proper authorities, received favorable con- sideration by the Douglas Chamber of Commerce at the monthly meet ing last night They are, first, recommendation that the daily Ishortwave broadcast from Treasure Island be extended couple of hours; second, that zone rates for parcel post matter be established for Alaska.
 Topping a large pile of cores pondence for general interest were the regular news letters from Wash ington, DC, read by Secretary KiI- burn, who reported suitable response having been made where answers were required.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-16
JAMES SALVAGES RAFTS
 ADRIFF ON CHANNEL

Spying a lot Of second hand lum- Der made into two rafts and drift ing down the channel at an early hour this morning, Frank James rowed out and succeeded in towing them toward the beach here and is holding them for the owner to come and claim them.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-16
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By W. |. Go. tr~

Words often misused: Do not say, Tt was sold at the limited price oi five dollars" Say, Tt was sold at the low Cor reducedD price of five dollars"
 Often mispronounced: Bas-relief (sculpture). Pronounce ba-re-lef, as in ah, both e's as in me (first q unsressed). accent last syllable
 Often misspelled: Gasoline; pre- ferred to gasolene.
 Synonyms: Anticipate, foresee, predict, surmise.
 Word Study: ''Use a word three times and it is yours Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day Today's word :: Prcaigality; extravaganza in expen- diture Gaming is the child of avarice, but father of prodigality."-- Cotton.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-16
HlpST ST0REKEEpER
 SAILS FROM SEATTLE

Billy Biggs. storekeeper at Hirst Chichagoff, sailed north from Se- attle today on the steamer North Sea.
 While in the States MT Biggs visited both the New York and San Francisco fairs.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-16
SLATER ARRIVES

J. M Slater, head of the Douglas Fisheries Co.,, arrived in Douglas early this morning on the tender Tulip Queen. With him, besides a crew of three, were Albert Mckay and Roy Schmandt who will be employed in the cannery again this season.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-16
NO JULY FOURTH
 MEETING IS HEEL

No one turned out at the Fourth of July meeting called by Mayor Kilburn for lastsevening and busi- ness of starting preparations for a celebration this year was postponed to some future date.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-16

after a few days illness from pneu- monia. The child was four months old.
 The funeral is set for tomorrow morning at l0:30 o'clock at the Catholic church.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-16
MRS. SHUDSHIFT AND SONS
 ARE NOW AT TENAKEE

Mrs. Arne Shudshift with her two boys Kenneth and Melvin left a couple of days ago on the Estebeth for Tenakee where they will enjoy a vacation visit.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-16
WILLIS INFANT DIES

James George Willis, infant son of MT. and Mrs. James Willis passed away Wednesday morning at the Government Hospital in Juneau
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-16
!. SMITHS MOVE

Jay Smith and family are moving from the Baroumes apartments to cottage on East Twelvth street in Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-16
Happy
 Birthday

The Empire extends congratuia- lions and best tuisbes today, their anniversary, 10 the fol- 'ot0ing:
 JUNE 16.
 M s. Whittier Ronald R. Lister
 Frank Maier James K. McAliSter Gussie zergick
 Ben Leaning Mrs. John Pastl Mrs. Peter Carlson Mrs. Lisle F. Hebert Robert Leo Jewett
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-16

SONS OF NORWAY ATTENTION Business meeting Saturday, June IT, ' p. m. Members please attend
 OLIVE WESTBY, Sec'y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-18
JOHN N. GARNER
PLANS PLATFORM

Washington, Dec. l8-(Up)--John
N Gamers presidential platform
was expected today to include planks
advocating O balanced budget, free
dom fer private enterprise and an
America flrst foreign policy.
The vice-president, who formally
entered the 1910 presidential race
Saturday, has made no announce
ment of his program, but friends
said that he intended to stand on
his record compiled through many
years In the house and as presiding
officer OF the senate.
Garner, adopting a policy long
ago OF refusing to grant interviews
refers questioners TO 1.-THE record. A
glance at II shows his dislike OF
many New Deal policies, although
he never has openly criticized Pres
ident Roosevelt.
While q member OF the house, he
made speeches demanding that the
government balance It's income and
expenditures. advocated freedom for
business and adopted an America
first' slogan In dealing with foreign
affairs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-18
PITCHFORKS Can
Be USED AGAIN

Boston, Dec. ie-(UP)-A three
hour strike by $50 members Of the
Fish Handlers Union needed today
when the city health department
temporarily lifted o ban on the use
Of pitchforks In removing fish from
the holds OF ships.
About 100000 pounds Of FISH In
40 fishing boats lay untouched by the
fish handlers until 0 truce was
reached. The men refused 10 move
fish by hand, as was ordered as the
request OF the U. 8. food and drug
administration, unless they were paid
81 an hour. AT present they are paid
S6 for each ship unloaded.
The use Of pitchforks--a method
employed here for more than three
centuries--was banned after federal
officials said large amounts Of con-
taminated fish had been found In
several mid.western cities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-18
OLD NEWSPAPER
WOMAN Is DEAD

New Hartford, Conn.,, Dec. 49,
CUP Funeral services will be held
Tuesday for Mrs. Florence Finch
Kelly, 81, q rewspaperwoman for SO
years, who died Sunday after an
Illness OF six months.
Mrs. Kelly was @ native Of dirard,
ILL.,, and engaged In reportorial work
ct Boston, San Francisco, Los
Angeles and other cities. Before
joining TIE New York Times staff In
1909. Her husband, Allan Kelly, for
ifier associate editor Of the Boston
Globe, died In 1900.
She was the author OF several
novels and historical works and re-
Gently finished her autobiography
Flowing Stream" relating or ex-
perlences Of newspaper life.
The body will be cremated and
the ashes sent TO Kansas. A son
survives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-18
$2l,OOO,OOO U.S..
I VESSEL ON TRIAL

Quincy. Mass, Dec. le-(UP)-
The S2i 100000 u. 8. s. Wasp, the
Nays newest aircraft carrier, sails
from the Bethlehem Steel company's
Fore river yard at 1880 p. m. today
on her builders shake-down cruise.
Her completion delayed q year by
design and machcinery changes, the
Wasp will be ready for delivery next
April. During the Wasp's launching
last April two planes crashed In mid
air, killing four naval reserve flyers
and wrecking two Weymouth homes.
On her weeks trial cruise, the ship
will be commanded by Captain JOS.
eph I. Kemp, veteran company pilot.
Also aboard will be Navy officers,
technicians and inspectors.
Tarpaulins covered sections Of the
decks as the Wasp prepared TO sail,
repeatedly to protect secret equip
ment from prying eyes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-18
PIONEERS STAGE
PARTY SATURDAY
Christmas Event TO Be
Held al All Saints
Church Hall
oAKVILLE
Correspondent: Mae villa Babin
1917 Watert0wn Avenue

Oakville, Dec. i8--The Pioneer
club OF the All Saints church met
at the church yesterday. After the
business meeting, a social hour was
enjoyed and luncheon served.
The members attending were.
lola James, Natalie james. Elma
Beach, Irene Slough, Jean Eustace,
Shirley Parker, Katherine Baxter,
Billy Anderson. Donald Beach, Ruth
Hallock, Florence Corcoran. Gilbert
Angle, Margaret Pratt, and Flor
once Hoffman.
Saturday, December 23rd, the
Pioneer will enjoy O Christmas
party,
The local Post Office will remain
open each evening from tonight UNI
III December 23rd. until 800 .. m.
II Is also requested that patrons
mail their packages and cards early
80 that oil will reach the destina-
ton by Christmas Day.
Charles 7. Kelly, Postmaster.
Alteration OF the Kings and
Shepherds" q Christmas Pageant,
will be presented ut the Congrega.
tional church next Sunday evening
at TOO o'clock. A rehearsal will be
held Friday evening. Those who
have 10 be In costume are requested
10 be present at 7:i6 .. m. and all
others at 1880. Those 10 take part
include: Mary, Eleanor Andrews:
Joseph John Mcmahon, Kings, Her.
bert Wilson, Ernest Wilson, Karl
CAIRNS: Kings Attendants, Everitt
Roger, Kari Koslosky, Edward
Young: Shepherds, Norman Ben
odict, Richard Andrews, Stephen
Baldwin; Costuming. Mrs. Oscar l..
Locke, Mrs. Floyd Russell; and Mrs.
John Carter: Stage, David Roger
and John Mclean; Lighting Effect,
Ralph Florian; Shepherd Boy,
James Locke; Scripture reading,
Rev. Oscar Locke; Director, Sum-
iier Libbey.
Both the Junior and Senior choirs
will furnish the music
Wednesday afternoon OF 2:30
o'clock the Women'S Auxiliary So
ciety will enjoy o Christmas party.
Each member Is to bring o gift for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-18
TORRINCTON UNIT
DISAGREEMENT

The Torrington Brass Workers
union yesterday ratified an agree
inent made with the American Brass
Co., thereby paving the way for
signing OF agreements between the
company and union locals In Water.
bury Ansonia and Torrington.
The agreements will be signed
tomorrow. They are Identical each
carrying provisions for q weeks va
cation with pay, war service clause
seniority rights, increased wages for
night workers and arrangements for
the settlement OF grievances.
The agreements were reached af-
ter number Of conferences between
officials Of the company and union
representatives.
The Waterbury agreement will ex-
tend until Oct. /, 1910; the Ansonia
agreement until Nov. !, 1910: and the
Torrington agreement until Dec. !,
1910.
The three agreements will affect
about 5000 employees In the three
factories.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-18
SCHOOL Group
/ PLANS SOCIAL
st. Johns Association to
Present Toys to Local
Children
WATER TOWN
Correspondent, Mary CosgrOve
Phone B76

WATERFOWL, December 10, At the
December meeting Of st. Johns
School Association In the school hall
recently, 1t was voted to give a
Christmas party for the children Of
the school and to replace tree trim.
mings. Santa Claus will be on hand
o remember all children and present
the tots in kindergarten, first and
second grades with q toy.
Members Of the association have
made and monogrammed dozen
card table covers for future use.
Because Of the holiday season, the
membership drive has been extended
one month. 1t Is hoped all parents
having children at st. Johns School
Will join this association and take
an active part In II. However, the
drive committee wish to convey that
membership Is not restricted TO par.
ents, but Is open TO anyone who has
the interest OF the school at heart
This should include parents whose
children have graduated, school alu.
mnae, etc. 1t Is hoped that a 100
per cent membership will be attain
ed.
The association has planned a
food sale for early In January TO
help defray the expense Of the
Christmas party.
Fireslde Sing
The Baldwin Parent Teacher as
ISOLATION choral group has been In
vited to the home OF Mr.. and Mrs
Justin L. Smith OF Seymour street
this afternoon for O fireside choral
sing,
A son, Daniel Kenneth, was born
at home Friday TO Mr., and Mrs,
Kenneth Harmon OF Westbury Park,
The following books were recently
added to the Watertown Library.
It Takes All Finds, Bromiield;
Broadway Murders (GifO, Doherty:
SO Stands the Rock, Downec; Tom
my Gallaghers Crusade, Farrell;
More Stately Mansions, Fischer;
Terrace Suicide Mystery (GifO
Gribble; Ararat, Groseclese; Queen
Anne Boleyn, Haskell; Star Spangl-
ed Virgin, Hayward; Another Cvn.
thia, Leslie; Dark Patrick. MacMan-
us; Again the River, Morgan; Kitty
Foyle, Morley; Files on Parade,
oHara, Boudolr Murder (GifO
Proper: Sun and Stern, Seppdnon:
Johnny Got His Gun, Trumbe. Face
In the Night tGifD, Wallace,
Rental Books
Miss Susie Slagles, Tucker;
Through Embassy Eyes, Doad;
Country Lawyer, Partridge
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-18

Inc whole thing started when DR.,
Kurt Levin decided there was TOO
much talk about relative efficiency
OF different kinds Of government
and not enough scientifically con-
trolled study of the subject.
THREE
GROUPS %nt
DR.. Levin and his assistants. Rom
aid Lippitt and DR.. Ralph White,
formed set Of Conan clubs which
any 10 or 1i-year-old boy In Iowa
City was welcome 10 Join.
The boys were divided IN three
groups. DR.. Levin appointed q lead
err for etach section from graduate
students In child welfare.
One leader was instructed 10 con-
duct his group along democratic
principles. He was TO act merely as
q member Of the club, guiding the
work and helping the boys TO arrive
at decisions, but he was never to IS
sue orders.
The leader of the dictatorship was
told TO set up O miniature state In
which he would be dictator. He was
instructed, however, TO vary from
the Na2i and Fascist pattern In Or
der TO keep matters always on a
friendly basis. He was merely TO
tell the children what TO do. with
whom 10 work, and how TO do 1t, but
no was not 10 discourage free ex-
preston.
The third group was set up as an
anarchy. The anaWhic leader was
directed TO remain entirely apart
from the group Of boys, merely be-
ing where the club members could
approach him for technical informa-
ton II they should desire.
COOPERATIVE
DIFFERENCES
Before the actual experimental
ton began, group loyalty was built
up by allowing the JUNIOR G-Men to
choose names for the clubs and dec
crate the clubhouse. The same pro-
iect was then given TO all--the con-
struction Of theatrical masks--chos-
en- because II was q kind OF activity
meme OF the boys had ever tried be-
fore.
IS the youthful d-men In the die
tasorship' worked they became less
friendly toward each other. Hostil.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-18
FINNISH GROUP STARTS

Boston, Dec. 10 - up - The
newly organized Finnish relief
committee OF New England today
began It's owrk OF coordinating re-
lief efforts made In behalf Of Fin
land.
Governor Leverett saltonstall adj
dressed last nights meeting at
which officers were elected to han.
die funds received. from Massachu-
sets and Connecticut. II was de-
cided that all funds would be sent
to the Finnish Relief Fund. Inc.
headed by former President Herbert
Hoover.