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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-24
DESTROYING AUTO
 SERIOUS BUSINESS

Boston, Jan. 24--(Up)-When q read-haired man and wife quarrel, almost anything can happen.
 It oil started when Joseph Ben. nett, 3i, of the Back Bay accused his wife, Bessie, of running around nights with boy friends" in her new car, according to police.
 Bennett decided drastic action must be taken. So he hired Edward r. Aspell. 20, of Charlestown to wreck the $i20o sedan.
 Aspeli, police said, did a thorough job--the car was found wrecked at the bottom of 00-foot ledge in nearby Somerville.
 Tn court yesterday both Bennett's and his wife's counsel agreed that Bennett wanted the Job done and that Aspeli had been his agent. But there tho agreement ended.
 Defense counsel held that their clients should not be convicted of destroying Mrs. Bennett's car. They cited common law to prove that it Is no crime to destroy Q wife's prop erty or to engage an agent to do so
 Judge Wilford D. Gray. however doubted that such was the law and continued the case to Thursday.
 If that is the law, it's about time that it was changed" he said. ri Is ridiculous to suppose that c hus. band can destroy his wifes car"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-24
BENNY TRIAL TO
 BE POSTPONED

New York, January M. - A postponement appeared likely to. day when Jack Benny, radio and film comedian, is called for trial on charges of smuggling Jewelry.
 A federal official Is in Hollywood obtaining statements from George Burns, Benny's comic rival who pleaded guilty to similar charges; Oracle Allen, Burns wife, and Jack Pearl, another comedian who knew Albert II. Chaperau, who con. fessed that he smuggled gems and clothing into this country for cli- ents prominent in cafe and screen society.
 Benny, denying any moral guilt fin connection with his purchase of S2,lSi worth of French jewelry for his wife, Mary Livingstone, an- nounced ct his arraignment Janu- ary 10 that he would fight the charges. Burns, Chaperau and Mrs. Elma N. Lauer, wife Of New York Supreme Court Justice Edgar J. Lauer, have all pleaded guilty and are awaiting sentence.
 If convicted, Benny faces e pos sible maximum sentence of six years in prison and 6 $l5000 fine. The duty which the $i2,0o0-a- -week cem- edian would have had to pay had the jewelfy been declared would have been about $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-24

Continued from Page D non- -observance of the statute re. lating to the public notice has been encountered in Meriden. In that city the change of charter was sought last week by Senator Charles II. Ledwith to provide for appoint nient of q plumbing inspector
 The Meriden Master Plumbers Association, sponsors Of the Dill apparently did not advertise the contemplated charter change as re- auired and sentiment In Meriden is that the bill cannot be passed for that reason.
 In Waterbury, 1t was noted today that any number Of charter changes through the many years these have been approved by bills passed by the General Assembly, may have been illegal because of failure to observe the statute relating to the public notice.
 The statute, in question, has sur. viyed many years in the General Statutes without change and further question developed whether any such amendment promulgated at the present session Of the Lsgis- lature could be made retroactive itl the sense that the Citizens Good Government Associations proposed charter change could be made legal in this manner.
 On the other hand, the fact that many amendments to the charter become questionable in light of the infraction of statutory provisions raises qiestionas to thousands Of legislative matters Of the city over ari i:gdeterminable period.
 That the city manager council referendumon charter change would start under e cloud of possible qucs. tioning as to It's legality does not pre-. sent the only legislative deterrent tt the proposition.
 Mayor Jasper McLevy, of Bridge port, fin control of the state senate in the sense that his two socialis senators hold the balance of power is opposed to the city manager gov erniiient. In the ceynt of vote, it Il considered probable that the House prcponderantiy Republican. nigh approve tho referendum bill and pas the buck to McLevy and his eocialis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-24
INVERSION CASE
 FORCES MEASURE
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Waldo Noninat ted

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 Hartford, Conn, Jan. 24--.tUP)-- The Senate received from the Gov ernor today the nomination Of George 0. Waldo, Jr., Bridgeport publisher, as e member of the state park and forest commission.
 Waldo would fill the unexpired term of Dwight 0. Wheeler, Bridge- port. until Sept. 1, this year, and continue c regular term Of six years.
 Hurricane Funds Asked
 Hartford, onn., Jan. 24-tUP) - Gov. Baldwin today asked the Leg islature to suspend the rules and provide on immediate appropriation of S360,O00 from the building fund to expedite hurricane rehabilitation statewide.
 All projects, with wPA assistance, have been coordinated into e singe undertaking The Governor said he had been ass,ird by WPA adminis- trator funds would be made avail able this week from Washington.
 It was planned to use 92b0, 900 for general rehabilitation work and the balance of Si00,O00 for state forests fire prevention, hiring of additional crews and cutting of fire lanes. State forester Austin r. Hawes would Dc given 950.000 Immediately to commence timber salvaging.
 Surplus Js Figured
 Hartford. Conn. Jan. 24-- tuP).-- A statistical table released at tbt Governors office today showed that there would be . surplus of >iio,782
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-24
State Of Emergency
 Status Is Asked
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ment Association, or any other Wa terbury organization,
 Commissioners Residents
 The three commissioners who would govern the city until January of i940 would be residents of Water- bury. The major political parties would presumably be represented in the commissions personnel.
 Though the tremendous scope of the comission's powers make It's le- gality Q subject of close investiga- ton the bills sponsors are certain that 1t will be held legal
 They claim that the Legislature, as the power which grants the city charter, has also the power to super sede the charter and make Us pro- visions ineffective for certain pe- riod.
 Bombsheli Explodes
 With the trial of the Waterbury Tuesday, the introduction of such . conspiracy case about to begin next bill would explode as an additional bombshell within the city,
 It's recalled that several months ago the board of aldermen, by a vote of eight Republicans and seven Dem- ocrats passed Q rule suspending the Mayor andall other city ofiicails un- der arrest no conspiracy charges, un- til such time as the disposition Of the case was reached.
 Mayor Hayes vetoed the resolution, making it imperative.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-24

Waterbury is 8 member of the com- ittee on cities and boroughs before which the bill will be presented within the week.
 The sources from which The Dem- ocrat learned of the sensational at tempt to oust Mayor Hayes, before . superior court jury has decided his innocence or guilt, said emphatical- ly today that the bill Is not sponsor cd by the Citizens Good Govern
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 President is not third term can didate. He recently has been tho White Houses closest political ad- wiser, His new post provides an outstanding opportunity for Q na- tional political build-up because the secretary of Commerce Is charged in the act creating the department with "the work of promoting the commerce of the United States and It's manufacturing, shipping, fishery and transportation interests" Op- ponents of confirmation said he was linfitted for that responsibility and also was disqualified for permit ting the Works Progress adminis- tration to play politics.
 Hopkins was confirmed after blistering debate which demonstrat- ed that any effort to put him In the line of New Deal presidential sue- cession probably would split the Democratic party still further. Five Democrats voted against his con- firmation yesterday: George, Gap, Gerry, R l., Holt, w. Va, King, Utah. and Van Nuys, Ind. Three others, all sharply opposed to Hop kins because of the conduct of the WPA during the 1888 campaign ex- cused themselves from voting: Bailey, N. O., Glass, vap and Tyd- ings, Md.
 The confirmation vote demon- strated that the New Deal Senate front has been broken in places Some observers believed that future politically controversial votes would develop further defections.. Several Democrats who voted to confirm Hopkins might have voted mo- If the nomination had bene for any but e cabinet position. They felt that hte President should be given the widest possible latitude in select- ing his own official family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-24

dominion of the Senate. so that the Republicans could "get out from ti1- der' in the matter of the Waterbury charter change and the prospect of peculiar complexities ct the next lo- cal election here.
 Thus. with McLevy fighting the referendum, c similar stand on the part of the Bridgeport mayor would see defeat of any amendment of the statute which apparently was over- looked when the Citizens Good Gov ernment association devised it's bill without giving public notice.
 This places the Citizens pood Gov crnment association iii the position Of having sponsored McLevy during the recent campaign only to have the Socialist candidate for governor turn the tables on . principal propo' sition of the Waterbury group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-24

in the general fund at the end Of the Io3o-4i biennium. sJ@
 The Governor last week announc- cd c budget of s49.476842 for the same period, which will go to the appropriations committee for ap- provai. These estimated expenditures compared with an anticipated in- come of $48.640,i00.
 General fund figures today, how ever showed biennial expenditures of S4o,5l7,940 as against income total ing $50, 788,955.
 It was estimated there would be Q deficit of $34 ,25l fin the general fund at the end of the 1039-40 fis- cal year which would be replaced by the cash balance the next year.
 Expenditures from the highway fund were estimated ct $40, ,787 .480 as against receipts of $40,176,170 for the blennium. Inasmuch as the highway fund now has q balance, 1t was an. ticipated the surplus ct the end Of the l03o-40 fiscal year would be $4.70l ATS and the following year, 6B, ,2Dl,t77.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-24
LAST LOYALIST
 LINES SMASHED
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NSOntuluCu lTUIH k1hkG ~ holding near the mouth Of the river, where the defense lines are only about three miles by direct line but Ave miles by highway from the capital.
 In brief, the military situation was:
 Rebel troops under Gen. Juan Vague advanced up the Mediter- ranean coastal highway. south of Barcelona. past the village of Gava, which is seven miles by direct line from the capital. That meant. the rebel headquarters at Burgos said, that Nationalists artillery had the busy Darcelano harbor and the main part Of the city within range ct noon,
 Yague's troops then pushed along the highway toward the river Llo- bregat. whiciia at that ponit, Is only three miles from Barcelona but is so wide that crossing it against the Loyalist defense lines might be costly or impossible.
 Seek to Clear Way
 As q result, the Franco troops sought to maneuver around the Loyalist defense line in order to break it and clear the way for Yague's men to cross. To do that, they circled Martorell, 10 miles north of Barcelona, and also on the river Llobregat.
 South of the town--still held by Loyalists---the rebels reported that they had crossed the river, smashed through LoyaliSt defenses and were moving southeastward down the eastern bank of the river on Bar ceiona.
 Tn that way, the rebel column moving down from Martorell sought to turn the main Loyalist defenses and force the Loyalists nearer the mouth of the river to fall back. Progress of the rebels in that ma neuver appeared slow, however.
 Oiesa is Taken
 A late radio broadcast from Bur gos said that at 2 D. m. tho fourth Navarro division. which crossed the Llobregat near Martorell had famed out and taken Olesa and sent e column toward Sabadei In an effort to encircle Barcelona and cut the city's communication lines to- ward the French frontier
 The broadcast reported that 20 Franco divisions were pouring into the plains before Barcelona and that the whole western suburbs Of the city were under artillery fire by the rebels.
 The operations of the insursent army. however. covered q great deal of mountainous ground within q semi -circle 2b miles out from Bar cclona. The main northern fighting was at Manresa, which the rebels announced had been cncircled.
 Manresa is about 26 miles from Barcelona, but is c key to the net work Of highways north Of the city and It's fall would mean e big ad- vance in the irisurgent attempt tc cut Barcelona roads to France.
 Held At Manresa
 Loyalist dispatches reported that their troops were holding out strongly at Manresa, and that re. sistance was being redoubied around Barcelona.
 General Yague's MoroccarS were about eight miles from the heart os Barcelona. the dispatches said while the Navarresc were irarchipg oil Mol'1s Del Rey, about Ave inneb west Of the Barcelona suburbs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-24
? MIDGET BABIES
 BATTLE FOR LIFE

Boston. Jan. 24--(UP) Two md get babies battled for life in hospital incubators in Eastern Massachusetts today.
 Both boys, the infants were b,ing fed small quantities Of liquid food from. eye-droppers. They were re- ported in good condition.
 The first arrival was Billy Hrtland Jr., who weighed 8 ounces ct birth Saturday in Maiden. Billy, son Of MT. and Mrs. William V. Butlniid, has gained two. ounces. N
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-24
HOPKINS LOOMS
 AS PEACEMAKER

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CHARTER CHANGES
 MAY BE ILLEGAL

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-24
NO WARNING OF
 CRASH RECEIVED

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can be expected" He said his moth- CT was fuii Of praise for the captain and crew of the Esso Baytowb,
 Talbot said that the survivors had become friendly while discussing their experiences abroad the tank CT and had formed "a little organi- zation" that would hold reunions occasionally. Mrs. Inghafi said most of the survivors were going to Ser. inuda on the ship Monarch of Ser. muda next Saturday and probably would have their first ieuniop aboard that ship.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-01
M Q D E k Y ETIQUETTE
 By Roberta Lss

Q. When you have a friend who has faults you would like to cor rect, what would be the best thing to do?
 A. overlook these faults, and concentrate on the qualities he pos sesses that has made him your friend, Perhaps you have fault that this friend is generous enough to ignore,
 e Is it good taste for a girl to wear many conspicuous jewels to a dance?
 A. It is poor taste unless the dance is an elaborate affair. and even then it is conspicuous.
 @. Who should pay for the bou- quet of the maid of honor at wed- ding?
 A. The brides family should pay for this.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-01
Essay in Cost Accounting
(Cincinnati Ennl1irerl


 Although the State Department admits only 900 outlay for the entertainment of King George and Queen Elizabeth Representative Martin L. Sweeney of Ohio insists in loud voice (and possibly with slight Irish brogue) that it will cost $300000 to entertain the sovereigns of a country which the United States $5,000 000 OO0"
 In matter of this sort-a royal visit with all the rills-cost accounting becomes the weapon of preju dice. One can wind up with almost any figure, de- pending whether he sets out to make it high low
 But even taking MT. Sweeney's total at face value, it does not follow that this is shocking extravagance The money will be spent in the United States, thus helping to feed American families This ought to cheer MT. Sweeney up end.
 More to the point, $300000 is very small sum with which to welcome the King and Queen who are coming to look their former colonies. It ought easily to be worth this modest extravagance-divided it is among 130000000 people-for Angophobes like MT. Sweeney to show King George VI what fine place have made out of the colonies George III aenated-by the only England has lost in quite some centuries.
 And anyway, the State Departments figure of S15000 is just likely the proper one MT Sweeneys stupendous total arrived at by adding up the salaries of all the people who going to crowd the side walks to watch the parade at Washington plus the salaries of all who are marching.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-01
MOUNT BRADLEY

By order of the U s. Board of Geographical Names, Mount Jumbo becomes Mount Bradley The rugged peak on Douglas Island which stands out majestically above the others in the range will honor in it's name man who in his lifetime stood out just as prominently above his fellows.
 To the late Fred Bradley the very existence of Juneau and Douglas the prosperous cities of today due When other mine operators pulled out in hard times and left unprofitable Gastineau Channel ven- lures to moulder he held on, worked out a system which is still the worlds model in low grade opera ton and built the foundation of modern Juneau pros perity
 The action of the Geographic Board, performed in response to public sentiment in Juneau and Doug las gives Fred Bradley fitting memorial one such as could not be built of concrete steel bronze by other hand than Gods.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-01
WELCOME, MIR. PRESIDENT

Only one President of the United States, Harding, has ever visited Alaska section of the Nation i'm portan enough to deserve better of our chief execu- tives than that Press dispatches from Washington indicate that the second of United States Presidents to see the Territory will it this month. S President Roosevelt is the greatest traveller who has ever lived in the White House. He has visited every State the Canal Zone Hawaii and half dozen foreign countries of the western hemisphere since he took office That Alaska at last is to be added to this slist gratifying to resident of the Territory
 Present plans call for the President to leave Washington June 15 travel to San Francisco to take the fair proceed Seattle for brief visit with his son-in-law and daughter MT. and Mrs. John Boett- ger and then board the cruiser Houston for Juneau
 The Inside Passage should delight this most sea worthy of Presidents who likes nothing better than to have a good ship underfoot and water all about. cruise of four and half days from Seattle indicates a eisure journey. It is not beyond the realms of possibility that the President may find the oppor- tunity somewhere along the way or after he arrives here to hook into gamy king salmon. An ardent fsherma he will find it hard to pass this sport by, especially since he will be in Southeast Alaska just at the hegAt of the strip-fishing season
 More important matters than cruising or fishing. however. must be attracting MT Roosevelt to AL aska The Territory has figured more prominently in national discussions this past year than ever before The Congressional Record brstles with references to Alaska Especially key region in United States national defense preparations Alaska is of paramount interest to Washington The man who is coming here to for himself is of the little group of five or six who the most important men in the world to- . day.
 As such, the chief executive of the Nation and as a simply grand person. he will be welcomed with enthusiasm by every man, woman and child in Juneau n The sketchy itinerary announced in Washington yesterday does not indicate how long MT. Roosevelt will stay Juneau what other Alaska cities he will visit The wishes of the community, however, and of all Alaska that he remain with us just as many days or weeks he spare from his duties at the national capital
 The trip depends somewhat. the Associated Press reports whether Congress looks if it might ad journ sometime soon If Congress should be near ad- journment by the middle of June the trip will be postponed If, seems much more likely, Congress is still going strong two weeks from now, the Pres- dent will leave Washington as planned and head across country with Juneau his ultimate goal
 Tn Alaska. where the is always cool even though it shines 20 hours day MT. Roosevelt will be able to escape for a while Washingtons oppressive summer heat.
 The journey will do the President world of good and will million dollars worth of free adver- Using for Alaska Visitors have but to come here to
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-01
Hot Dogs Triumphant
Cleveland Plain Dealer)

salute for Grover Whalen president of New York's Worlds Fair. He emerges from his role of executive and assas the high cost of eating on the exposition grounds.
 Hamburger-sod under another name but never theess hamburger-$150; not for five pounds but for one serving Ham sandwich, 35 cents; who does not remember when they nickel? And the meat wasn't sliced with safety razor, either! slab of pie, two bits; this also used to be nickel. cold chicken sandwich, 50 cents and many Ohio farmer would gladly sell you whole broiler for that steak. $2, the price of beef enough to feed small family two days. Only single item on the menu seems to have escaped the wave of imitation. Hot dogs were only dime copy.
 It may have been that the food dispensers, moved by rugged patriotism, spared this 100 percent Ameri can delicacy. Perhaps with their attention fixed on the higher brackets. they overlooked the humble hot dog wholly by accident. This it is feared, is likely the In any event. night club prices vanish from the fair grabeterias. Otherwise it is business usual, with Crusader Whalen riding tri- umphant righteous knight in shining armor.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-01
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the undersigned was, on the 11th day of April, 1859, duly ap- pointed administrator of the estate of OSCAR HANSEN, deceased and t h a t Letters of Administration therefor on said day were duly is sued to the undersigned
 All persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same, with proper vouchers, and duly verified. within six t6) months from the date of this Notice to the undersigned ad- ministrator at the office of his at torneys R. E. Robertson and M E. Monagle, at 206 Seward Building, Juneau. Alaska.
 Dated at Tenakee, Alaska, this 23rd day of May, 1889.
 GEORGE JONES.
 Administrator Publication dates, June 1-8-l5-22, 1889.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-06-01
cHoroscobe The stors incline
 but do not compel"
FRIDAY. JUNE 2. less


 Adverse aspects are strong in the horoscope of today according to as- trology. The stars frown upon lead CTS, and persons who wield author fly may be unlucky.
 Accidents may be many today. es- pecially in transportation Despite safety campaigns the summer vii record a great number of catastro- phes.
 Mars is in threatening ruls which seems to affect the United States. Movements of warsllips arc forecast. Aviators are well directed World fears may be reflected strongly in American minds and fol that reason mental poise should be determinedly cultivated Nerves should not be indulged Of teinpera- ments humored.
 There is a sign indicating decep- tion and intrigue Men and women may be misled by dangerous propa- ganda, but citizens should vigorous ly oppose prejudices touching on race or religion.
 Secret machinations are aimed at the Federal government and may be of grave portent for the future The young in the United States should be wisely guided as they form opinions and build character.
 Women should find this a fayor- able date for informal social af- fairs. This is an suspicious date for girls who plan careers. Novel vo- cations are foreseen and unexpect- ed opportunities are predicted.
 Persons whose birthdate 1t is have the augury of year of good for tune and general happiness They should be on guard against pos sible frauds
 Children born on this day may be impulsive and outspoken, clever and ambitious. These subjects of Gemini may appear to possess con- tradictory traits.
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