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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-07
BROADCAST STATION SITE

For the transmission station Of the Midnight Sun Broadcasting Com pany, Capt. Austin E. Lathrop, Pre- sident, has obtained site near the Lathrop Building, Fairbanks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-07
.Ex-HU5BAND OF RUTH FITTING
 E SENTENCED
Moe inc Gimp" Given Up 10 20 Years for A.
 tempted Murder

HOLLYWOOD, Cal, Jan. IT Martin, Moe the Gimp" Snyder, former husband of Ruth Fitting, has been sentenced to a term Of not more than twenty years nj San Quentin prison for the attempted murder of Myrl Alderman, who suc- ceeedd him as Miss Fittings hus- band.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-07
SrocK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK. Jan. T. = Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock at today's short session is 9N, American Can 99h. American Light and Power 6A, Bethlehem Steel 76. Commonwealth and Southern lH. Curtiss Wright A 26. General Motors 48h, International Harvester 56h. Kennecott 41H, New York Central 20A, Northern Pacific 13h, Safeway Stores 30h, Southern Pacific l9h. United States Steel 67. Pound s468h.
 DOW, JONES AVERAGES
 The following are today's Dow, Jones averages industrials l5l.54, rails 32.93, utilities 23.49.
 The oldest known cookbook was written by Athenaeus, a Greek. in 228 A. D.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-07
ONLY FOUR LEFT?

Ingstads activities stirred inter- est of other persons. Grenville Good win of Santa Fe, student of Indian life, wrote that there was a "perma- nent open season" on the tribesmen, with Mexican and American ranch CTS ready to shoot them on sight" because of their thefts of cattle and
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-07

Sparrow hawks are more fond of
 grasshoppers than of sparrows.
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Evening star., 1939-11-30
Ex-D. T.. Man MISSING
From Montreal Home

Washington and Virginia police to-
day joined in the search for former
District resident who disappeared
from his home in Montreal, Canada,
several days ago.
The missing man, Charles E. Kib-
hey, 45, employed in an administra-
tive capacity by Canadian theater
chain, lived here about 10 years ago
and worked in the Offices of a law
firm.
Oscar Kibbey, Arlington. Va,
asked police to assist, saying he be-
lieved his brother might be suffer-
ing from amnesia and possibly had
headed south.
Mr.. Kibbey left his home in Mont
real Saturday morning, bound for
his office. In good spirits, he picked
up friend on his way downtown
and after letting his companion out
he disappeared. He was driving a
new blue sedan with white sidewall
tires. OF medium height and build,
Mr.. Kibbey has dark hair, gray at
the temples; dark mustache,
brown eyes and is immaculate in his
dress.
Evening star., 1939-11-30
Boxer Loses 10 Judqe
On Speeding Charge

Boxer Ken Overlin. who will dis
play his fistic talents in a Wash
ington ring next week, dropped g.
minute tussle with Police Court
Judge John P Mcmahon this morn
ing, but didn't throw in towel or
lose any money
The 26-year-old contender for the
worlds welterWeight crown showed
flash of his heralded speed yes
terday. not within the four posted
area to which he is accustomed, but
on wide Washington street behind
the wheel of an automobile. A po-
liceman's siren stopped the show
and brought speeding charge
against him.
Judge McMahon boxing enthu-
siast, heard the testimony and then
remarked:
Apparently, young man, you can
beat everything but the law Here
after. when you're in town, please
observe our traffic regulations"
The jurist took his personal bond
and Boxer Overlin, his fighting right
hand raised, grinned and promised
not to repeat the offense.
Evening star., 1939-11-30
| Accident Sends
Hospital oPotient
| Ahead of Time

Scheduled to 60 to Columbia Hos
pital tonight for an operation to-
morrow, Miss Margaret Lewis, AZ,
of 1912 Nineteenth street NV, got
there ahead of schedule today when
injured in a traffic accident.
Miss Lewis suffered bruises and
possibly other injuries when the
taxicab in which she was riding
overturned at New Hampshire ave-
nue. and H Streets NV. after COL
liding with an automobile shortly
after noon.
When persons started to take the
injured woman to Emergency Hos
pital, she asked that she be taken
to Columbia instead, explaining she
was due to go there tonight. At the
hospital Miss Lewis was complain
ing of pains in her neck and back.
Physicians were to complete an ex-
animation later to determine the
exact nature of her injuries.
Police said the driver of the taxi
cab, which was going south on New
Hampshire avenue, and the suto-
mobile driver, who was proceeding
west on H street, will have to appear
at the Corporation Counsels ONCE
tomorrow to discuss the accident.
Evening star., 1939-11-30
Mrs. Fields Executors
Fiqht Tax Claim

Executors of the estate of Mrs.
Della S. Field, who was the wife
of Marshall Field, the Chicago mer-
chant prince, petitioned the Tax
Appeals Board today against the
Treasury's claim that the estate
owed S244,5 ,554 in estate taxes.
The National Savings & Trust Co.
and Catherine S. Beveridge, execu-
tors, contended the internal revenue
commissioner has overestimated the
value of the estate
Mrs. Field, who died two years
ago, was one of the leaders in Capt.
tai society during the decade en-
bracing the World War period.
Noted as a patron of music, she
frequently entertained distinguished
guests at musicales at her home at
2600 Sixteenth street NV.
Evening star., 1939-11-30
Hungarian Papers Demand
Concessions by Rumonio

BUDAPEST, Nov. 80 (P).-Hun-
garian newspapers today demanded
Rumania surrender some of her
gains from the World War as a
means of preserving peace in South
eastern Europe.
Count Csaky, Hungarian foreign
minister, last night denounced Ru-
mania as standing alone with a
stubborn idea"
His statement replied to speech
yesterday by the Rumanian foreign
minister, Grigore Gafencu. who said
Rumania rejected Hungarian sug-
gestions that the two countries come
to term by surrender of Transyl-
vania to Hungary.
"Rumania cannot remain the only
country benefiting from World War
profits" said Count Csaky.
He declared Gafencu's defense of
the World War treaty of Trianon,
which took away two-thirds Of
Hungary's population, left Rumania
standing alone with a stubborn
idea"
II consider it my duty in the in
terest, not only of Hungary, but also
of Central Europe. to raise my warm
ing and protesting voice against the
effort to resuscitate in Rumania the
spirit of the Paris peace treaties"
Evening star., 1939-11-30
Utility Head Quit
After Rebate Charge,
A. G. &E. Man Reveals
Wanted to Be Free
To Disprove Accusation,
S. E. c. Witness Says

Ey the Associated Press.
s. j. Magee. vice president of the
Associated Gas and Electric Co., dis
closed yesterday that Henry D. Fitch
had resigned recently from the
chairmanship of the Kentucky
Tennessee Light and Power Co.
after being accused of taking per-
sonal rebates on coal he bought for
his company.
MI Magee, testifying at a Secur-
tiles and Exchange Commission
hearing, said Mr.. Fitch resigned VOL
UNFAIRLY, saying he was innocent and
wanted to be free to disprove the
accusation.
The accusation came, Mr.. Magee
declared* from Justin Potter, presi-
dent Of the Nashville Coal Co., who
estimated he had paid Mr.. Fitch and
his brother, Roland Fitch. approxi-
mately $50. 900 between about 1927
and the middle of 1899.
M Magee, whose concern is the
parent holding company of the Ken
tucky- Tennessee firm added that he
did not regard the charges as proven
but that his company would investi-
gate
Preferential Treatment Denied.
Robert S Keebler, S. E. C. attor-
| ney, questioned Mr. Magee for more
than an hour in an effort to ascer-
tain whether Mr. Fitch had enjoyed
any preferential treatment since
1885 when Mr. Magee acknowledged,
Mr.. Fitch had H. C. Hopson, Asso-
ciated Gas and Electric head, as
his house guest for a couple of
weeks.
The witness denied Mr.. Fitch had
received any preferences, but &C
knowle dyed that Mr.. Hopson was Mr..
Fltch's house guest at Bowling
Green, KY, at approximately" the
time in 1885 when Senate commit
tee was conducting a sensational
search for the A. G. & E. head.
Yesterdays hearing was held un-
der the Public Utility Holding Com
pany Act, passed in 1885 following
the Senate investigation. The hear
Ing was designed to enable the COM
mission to decide whether Associated
should be permitted to make a
management" or service company
out OF Utilities Management Corp.
Offlcials said they regarded the af-
| fairs of the Kentucky Tennessee
company pertinent to the hearing as
a possible measure of how vigilant
Utilities Management might be in
running the utilities controlled by
the Associated system.
Potter Called to New York.
Mr.. Magee testified he had called
Mr.. Potter to New York several
weeks ago after the company heard
the commission was investigating al
legged irregularities in the Kentucky
Tennessee Co. The witness related
that Mr.. Potter had said the paving
Of rebates TO Mr.. Fitch stopped
ABOUT the time the commission
started its investigation this sum-
mer
The rebates, it was said, amounted
to about Is cents ton and began
about II years ago when Roland
Fitch was alleged to have approached
Mr. Potter and suggested a commits
sion for the privilege of selling coal
to the Kentucky Tennessee Co.
No testimony was gwen as to the
use OF the rebates after they were
delivered 10 the Fitcn brothers.
Evening star., 1939-11-30
District Court Orders
Payment for Site
OF War Building
Justice Wheat Directs
Most Of 81 100000
Be Delivered

Checks went out today from Dis
trict Court for most of the purchase
price Of 81 10000 the Government
is paying for the Boulevard Apart
ments, 2121 New York avenue NV,
embracing part of the property on
which the new War Department
will be located at New York and
Virginia avenues NV.
Chief Justice Alfred A. Wheat
signed an order for the payments
from the fund that had been de-
posted in the registry of the court,
but the jurist directed that $4,000
be retained in the registry until fur
ther order.
The request was submitted by the
law firm of Peelle, Lesh, Drain and
Barnard, through Attorney Paul E.
Lesh. They represented Washing
ton Properties, Inc, interested in the
apartment house, which is being
paid $l6O6O7O.
Under the order, 100000 goes to
the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.,
on account of the principal of the
debt due it, secured by deed OF
trust from Washington Properties.
Inc. to Clarence Dodge and Martin
r. West, dated June IL, 1885.
To the Central Hanover Bank &
Trust Co. of New York City, corpo-
rate trustee under a mortgage and
deed of trust from Washington
Properties, Inc, dated November !,
1882. goes S773,9 3,93930.
The court was informed that ST.
100000 was acceptable to the owners
of the property as full compensation
for the parties involved. Consent
ing were Hamilton & Hamilton. local
counsel for the Central Hanover
Bank. the law firm of Minor. Galley
and Drury. representing the Metro
politan Life Insurance Co. and
Alexander H. Bell, jr., principal at
torney in the. Lands Division of the
Justice Department, representing
the United States.
Under previously signed order
by Chief Justice Wheat owners and
occupants of squares 83. 81 and 81
on which the new War Department
will be constructed-must surrender
possession by December II.
Evening star., 1939-11-30
Party Conventions
To Be Asked 10 Add
D. T.. Vote Plank
CoI|odoy and McConihe
Voice Support Of
Representation

New demands will be voiced at the
Republican and Democratic National
Conventions next year for inclusion
in the platforms of plank in favor
Of national representation
This was assured yesterday in
statements issued by Edward F. Col
laday, Republican national commit
teeman for the District, and NAL
colin S. McConihe, Democratic ma
tional committeeman for the Dis
trict, both of whom also voiced sup
port of the demands heard at the
Commissioners reorganiza ton hear
lngs for some form of local self
government
Mr.. Colladay said he has always
favored national representation for
voteless Washington residents and
also is in favor of such local suffrage
as the people of the District indi-
cate they desire. He declared the
so-called Seal reorganization plan is
defective in that it gives no con-
sideration to questions of national
representation or self-government.
Mr.. Colladay predicted that if a
reorganization program is submitted
to Congress without provision for
national representation serious con-
sideration by Congress will be unduly
postponed
Mr.. McConihe voiced the belief
that any reorganization plan will
be useless unless it includes the
voting franchise He said he was
interested particularly in obtaining
national representation, but declared
he also would support whatever
form of local government
citizens of Washington desire.
The Democratic national COM
mitteemen said he plans to go before
the Resolutions Committee at the
1910 Democratic convention to con-
tinue his long fight for District
suffrage plank.
Mr.. Colladay said that at the
Republican convention he would
again press for inclusion of a pro-
vision in favor of national repre-
sentation for Washington.
Evening star., 1939-11-30
Citizens Group Indorses
Plans for Library

Sligo Village and South Woodside
Citizens Association last night in
dorsed plans for the erection of a
building on the county-owned land
in the rear of the National Guard
Armory in Silver Spring, Md, to
house the public library.
The resolution, adopted at q
meeting in the Dispensary Build
ing, approved a proposed increase
OF l to 2 cents per sl00 in the library
tax for construction and mainte-
nance of the building Action Of
the association followed a talk by
Howard P. Bailey, president of the
Board of Trustees of the library.
Landscaping of the grounds of
the Montgomery Blair High School
and Improvements of the adjacent
Fairgrounds also were favored.
Armin G. Clement, president OF
the association, discussed the recent
hearing on bus transportation prob
lens in Silver Spring. held before
the Maryland Public Service Com
mission in Baltimore.
Six new members were voted into
the association
Evening star., 1939-11-30
warmer tonight.

The Southwestern disturbance is central
this morning over Southwestern Kansas,
moving northeastward. Dodge City, 1912
millibars 1892 inches) This disturbance
has been attended by rain from New Mexico
and Southeastern Colorado eastward to the
Mississippi River and in portions OF the
Ohio Valley and the southern Lake region.
The rainfall was light. except In portions
of Texas Rain has fallen also in Wash
ington and Western Oregon. Pressure re-
mains low over Southern Alaska. Cordova,
993.6 millibars t2a.34 inches, and it is
falling thence southeastward to Montana,
Havre, 1006.S millibars t29.13 inches).
High pressure prevails over California and
the Plateau region and from the Ohio and
lower Mississippi Valleys eastward beyond
Bermuda Winnemucca New. 1921 mili-
bars t}0 :}3 inches,. and Charleston, S c..
1924 millibars t30.2S inches. The
weather las become warmer in almost all
sections east of the Rocky Mountains and
somewhat colder weather is reported in
the Southern Rocky Mountain region and
portions of the upper Mississippi Valley.
Evening star., 1939-11-30
Banker Addresses
kiwuniuns on Wills

Importance of persons having
wilsl drawn by their attorneys and
correctly filed, so they may be exc
cuted in proper legal manner, was
emphasized today by Bruce Baird,
vice president and trust officer of
the National Savings g. Trust Co.,
IN an address at luncheon of the
kiwanis Club in the Mayfower
Hotel, His subject was "A Will of
Your Own
Mr.. Baird told of advantages of
having a trust company or bank as
executor and trustee.
Evening star., 1939-11-30
Art Show Continues

Continued interest has prompted
continuance through December II
OF the art exhibition in the Little
Gallery, 1904 o street NV, it has
been announced. The exhibition will
be open weekdays from $50 a m.
to 6 pm. and Sundays from to 6
pm. 1t will be open in the evening
beginning Monday.
Evening star., 1939-11-30

S e r V &c e TO-DAY
after more than
AZ years in Fed
eral employ.
Mr.. L a t h am
W a S continued
on the rolls for
an additional
year by eXecu-
tive order after
he reached the
retirement age
of 10 last year.
AS chief engi-
neer, he h a S
been responsible
for the design
o~l construction
Evening star., 1939-11-30
Danes Stirred by News
Of Russian Attack
By the Associated Press,

Bv the Associated Press.
COPENHAGEN, Nov. 30.-NeWs of
the outbreak of war between Fin
land and Soviet Russia stirred Den
mark today even more than the be-
ginning of the European War.
Crowds gathered in streets, scam
ming news bulletins and angrily COM
menting on the invasion of the
sister northern nation
Evening star., 1939-11-30

of numerous Coast Guard stations.
Mr. Latham entered the service as
an instrument man in 1896 and the
following year joined the Life Saw
ing Service of the Treasury Depart
ment as assistant to the superin-
tendent of construction. Mr.. Lath-
am was promoted to the rating of
civil engineer shortly after the Life
Saving Service and the Revenue
Cutter Service were consolidated in
1915 to form the Coast Guard.
Mr.. Latham is a native of Wash
ington.
Evening star., 1939-11-30
Grundi in New Post

ROME, Nov. 80 tP.-Count Dino
Glandi, minister of justice, today
was appointed president of the
Chamber of Fasces and Guilds to
fill the vacancy left by the death
last June 20 of Count Costanzo
Ciano, father of the foreign min
lister.
Evening star., 1939-11-30
Card Porty Planned

A card party for the benefit of the
Episcopal Home for Children will be
held tomorrow at 2 pm. at the par
ish hall of st. Stephen and the In
carnation Church. Sixteenth and
Newton streets NV. Mrs Copeland
Jones is chairman of the Arrange
ments Committee.
Evening star., 1939-11-30
Racing Results
Bowie

FIRST RACE-Purse, 81 .OOO for 2-year-
olds 6 furlonse
Blind Impulse tMeadel 1910 1910 $50
Granicus tSchmIdN 1920 40
1nterlace BalaskD 3.1O
Time, 1:l4
Also ran-Raise Up. Rapid Way Little
Mowlee, Chance Maker, Doctors Nurse,
Beauty Flag, Johnny O.. Shipmate and
Espno Gold
Evening star., 1939-11-30
Weather Report
Furnished by the


District of ColumbaCloudy with mild temperature
As degrees light variable winds becoming gentle moderate
Mayland-Cloudy intermittent
slightly north and west portions tonight
intermittent
late tonight
West light rain tonight and slightly
warm tonig
Evening star., 1939-11-30
Report for Last "a Hours.

Record for Last ~ Hours
CFrom noon yesterday to noon todayD
HIGHEST. g., $40 pm. yesterday. Year
Lowest 43. e:45 am. today. Year ago.
33
Record Temperature This Year.
Lowest. H. on February %.
Humidity for Last "a Hours.
tFrom noon yesterday to noon today)
Lowest 81 per cent at 4;1o pm. yes
terday.
River Report
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers clear
at Aarpers Ferry; Potomac clear At Great
Falls today.
Tide Tables.
FURNISHED by United States Coast and
0eodetic Survey
To-day Tomorrow
High 1918 Am. 1907 Am
Low ------ 4:b2 am, 5:3a am
High '---- 1887 pm. 90 IN
Low - 4:54 pm. 5.47 pm.
The Sun and Moon
Rises. Sets.
Sun. today 7:O6 4:47
Sun tomorrow 7:O1 4:47
Moon, today - 1852 pm 1910 am.
Automobile lights must be turned on
one-han hour after sunset
Evening star., 1939-11-30
Rumuniu Warned on Ships

BUCHAREST, Nov. 80 (P).-The
German Minister informed the Ru-
manian government today that Ger
many could not respect the neutral
ity of Rumanian ships if they joined
British and French conveys.
Evening star., 1939-11-30
P. Julian Latham, II,
Ends 42 Years Service

P. Julian Latham, II, who rose
from the job of instrument man to
chief civil engineer of the Coast
Guard, was retired from active
Evening star., 1939-11-30
Davies on Wuy Home

BRUSSELS, Nov. 80 (P).-United
States Ambassador Joseph E. Davies
left for Paris by train today, en-
route to the United States by the
Italian liner Rex. He was received
yesterday by King Leopold.
Evening star., 1939-11-30
Summary Of
Todoy's Star


Foreign.
Nordic countries are shocked by
Soviet attack Page Al
Soviet invades Finland; bombing
raids fire capital Page Al
Daladier wins fight for extension of
decree powers Page Al
Rumania apprehensive over invasion
of Finland Page Az
Italian newspapers outspoken in
sympathy for Firms. Page "A
Britain urged to push exports as ad-
junct to blockade. Page AS
National
U. S. mediation offer is delivered to
Soviet. Page Al
Hopkins forecasts best Christmas
business since 1929. Page Bio
Washington and Vicinity.
Cassini attack trial opens at War;
renton, Va. Page Al
Fire fought three hours at Dixie Pig
barbecue inn. Page AS
Editorial and Comment
This and That. Page A-12
Answers to Questions. Page A-12
Letters to The Star. Page A-12
David Lawrence. Page Alb
Alsop and Kintner. Page Alb
G. Gould Lincoln. Page Alb
| Lemuel F. Parton. Page Alb
Jay Franklin. Page Alb
Miscellany
Uncle Rays Corner. Page Dill
Service Orders. Page D-5
Bedtime Story. Page D-10
Crossword Puzzle. Page D-10
Letter-Out. Page D-10
Winning Contract. Page Dill
Vital Statistics. Page D-12
Natures Children. Page D-5
After Dark. Page B-21
City News In Brief. Page D-5
Evening star., 1939-11-30

Great Britain is buying South
African coin at II per cent increase
over the pre-War price.
Evening star., 1939-11-30

United States bean production
decreased this year by almost g.
100000 bags.
Evening star., 1939-11-30

NEW YORK-Appointment of
Johnson as director of admin
istration and Bloom as direc-
tor of purchases for the Brit
ish Purchasing Commission
was announced yesterday.
"A. P. WirephOtos.
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may ~ purchased thseusn ses(nes
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ssIsphoniHe hAsa 7i37.
Ths JunIer f.&aUse'n ps~1sss Nh
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Magic Carpet At Ones Finger Tips

few days viewing the wonders ~
the Golden Gate exposition
Today. even though Tacoma 10
not on the air route. the big show"
In San Francisco is but five hours
removed because that's All the
time II takes 10 ny 70 the fair IN
Bernald oswaid's Cessna air sedan
five hours down and five hours
back.
Truly, this modern Fadio-egaip-
ped four place plane IL a magic
carpet they never dreamed o. back
In the days when the only stop
signs on the Oregon Trail were
Indians.
Fast. comfortable charter ser-
vice IL available. not only 70 the
Fair, bat 70 any and ali points one
may ~fkh 70 90.
The Oswald Flying Service head-
quarters il at the Nueller-Harkins
airport
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Ths first play, what = tAfe.s
win open Oct. eth In Peoria. ~.
with Jackie coogss and wrssh
McGtynn ~ IL probable stars. tbs
latter famous for hts poFtsaysis ~
Abraham Lincoln.
ON Oct 18th. Golden Hay" viii
begin its road shnw run In Eish=
mond. Va, with Donald Woods
tentatively set 70 play he title
role. Three days later kvA -
Gailienns and Earle f.srimass win
open In providsnes. ~ l.. In slthsr
Henrik ibs<n's ''ueifs Gabisfs ~
"The Master Builder" ION Bor-
re~sd Time" IL th< fourth ~ the
stage hits and win ~ sent 10
Detroit for an OFT. ard opening
with Charles coburn az William
vsrnam .. prospects, for lhs pud-
ley Dizxex part.
These brilliant personalities win
appear In each Of sh~ shows vhisb
will cover IN itinerary ~ sems IN
cities IN ina United states and
csnsas with Tacoma iissins .
place NJ honof smeax them.
Mrs. Roger rseh. in charge ~
sdsaBes ticket SALES. rspeFts that,
whiIe tbe demand for ssssou slek-
cts has bssn ons ~ ths largest IN
Tseemss thssssr history. sher~
ara stiii msny sheses s~Ais avail.
sbis 81 the Tsmpt< th~sssf whess
ths stage hits and shsir cslebsssea
stars ~liI sppesf.
Season tifhsis for On fmir per-