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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-17

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17

Hollywood, Nov. l7-(UP) - Jack Benny buttoned his own waistcoat, Myrna Loy fixed the disadvantages on her evening gown, and every other star in movieland got along without servants last night.
 It was the night of the first annual dinner-dance of Hollywood buffers, maids, chauffeurs and cooks and 1t was held in the swankiest ballroom in town-the Biltmore. The only phoney in the crowd was the guest of honor, Arthur Preacher, who por- trays Q butler on the screen and em- ploys one of the screen.
 Present were about 1000 of the men and women who have an AA blue book rating at the service en- frances of the elite homes of the film colony. They dined at the tables where their employers usually eat and whooped 1t up mildly until ! c m.--everyone had the night of.
 Were the elite among Holly woods domestics," explained James r. Till, chauffeur for Harold Lloyd and president of the StaR Service Bureau. ''and we're celebrating" The afEair was billed as sin formal" but the men and womer who usually wear livery went thu limit More than half the males vert
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
NEW DIVIDEND
 FOR TRUST co.
Commercial Depositors of
 Merchants Trust to Get Five Per Cent

George J. Bassett of the state bank commissioners ofice today filed an application in the superior court for authority to pay a dividend of five percent to the commercial depositors of the Merchants Trust Go.
 The application points out that dividends amounting to 60 per cent of the depositors' claims have beer paid to the despositors in the say. 3ngs department of the bank on or der of the court and that, under court authority, dividends amount. ing to 65 per cent have been paid depositors in the commercial depart fnent. t
 It sets forth that the applicant now has on hand among assets in the commercial department $49, ,20C in cash as of Nov. 1. which amour, will permit five per cent dividend The actual amount required for this dividend is $39,07l.34.
 If the application filed this morn- ing is granted the dividends paid in each department will be equal which is the aim of MT. Bassett, who is su- pervising the affairs of the bank for the bank commissioner office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
Hollywood Movie Stars Are Forced ToDress Themselves

in tuxedos, and there were half a dozen tails. Every maid and cook wore the slinkiest of evening gowns. There were rumors that Hollywood film queens lent dresses from their high-priced wardrobes.
 I'm the only phoney in the crowd" remarked Preacher, but they let me crash the gate" Preacher en- joyed himself. He danced two rhum- bas with Ronald Coleman's maid The buffers and maids of the service bureau held an informal meeting and elected him honorary president While buffers and other experts looked on critically, professional walters woefully clinked the food CT the tables It was a buffers dinner pot his master's-turkey, sweet DO. tatoes, mince pie, coffee, $2.25 ( plate.
 Among the socially elite of tn, evening were Constance Bennett' butler, Andrew Schultz: RicharS Barthelmess' butler. Tom Cook: War ner Baxter's butler and valet, Leon, ard Paul and James O'Conner: Jacl Benny butler and maid, Mfr. ans Mrs. Richard Drare. and Myrni Loy's entire retinue. They hope tl hold the azfatr every year as . siva Co New York's butleg's ball
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
TRUCK STRIKE IN
 VERMONT ENDED

Burlington, vt, Nov. 17.-(UP)-- Vermonts shipping returned to nor- inal today after a 14-day statewide truck strike ended. A contract grant, ing wage and hour concessions to AFL union drivers was signed last night. The 450 strikers, members of the Brotherhood of Teamsters chauffers and helpers, accepted the contract at a Barre meeting though 1t called for an open shop. The contract, based on several. compro- misses provided:
 1. A 60-hour work-week as de- manded.
 2. A wage scale with minimum of 40 to 60 cents an hour, instead of the 45 to 67 cents sought.
 3. Regular hourly pay for over- time and time- e-and-a-half pay for holiday work.
 4. Provision for sleeping quarters for drivers at operators expense on overnight trips.
 5. Creation of an arbitration committee of two unionists, two owners representatives and neu. tral member to settle any future dis puteS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
Both Nations Are Ready to Destroy Each Other Is
 Nazi Claim NEUTRALS MUST NOT
 HELP OUT BLOCKADE United States of Europe Is Being Tinted Much
 More These Days <
BY JOE ALEX MORRIS

United Press Foreign News Editor)
 Nazis warned little neutral nations again today to keep clear of the European conflict in which both Germany and Great Britain now have de- clared their chief aim to be destruction of the other. Belgium, the German press hinted, is in a suspicious position because of the possibility that cargoes for England are being transhipped through Bell gian ports and there are certain Baltic states" in the same position.
 In this war the only aim that Germany can have in mind is ''the merciless destruction of England,s the Zwoelfurblatt declared in . statement reminiscent of the recent declaration of British Foreign Secs' retary Lord Halifax that Britain'S chief war aim is the defeat of Nazi Germany.
 Thus, on both sides of the fight. ing front, some of the judicial re. straint that marked the opening phases of the conflict has been abandoned. The third month of the war has swerved away from the loudly-proclaimed phrases such as living space" and security against aggression" and toward a more reals istic hate campaign between Ger- many and England such as might stir up greater determinations among the peoples for prosecution of the war. The old familiar epi- thets are taking the place of pro. testations of peace.
 Intense Operations
 The result may when and if bitterness increases sufficiently - mean and early intensification of military operations. The British and French already have hinted that their crack warships, for instance, are searching the high seas in an effort to engage the Nazi sea raiders. the pocket battleships Deutschland and Admiral Scheer. Aerial recon- naissance continued on both sides =. resulting in anti-aircroft fire in Lancashire this morning - with every indication that preparations were being made for bombardment.
 But, except for patrol clashes. the actual fighting fronts remained comparatively quiet and the pros- poets appeared best for a much longer period of economic struggle until hunger or privation or propa. ganda can stir the bitterness of the combatants to far greater extremes or until the fear of failure drives some government to desperation.
 The war aims of each side have been favored with other points than destruction of the enemy, although so far all else is secondary. Both Germany and Britain have indicated in vague way that when they have liquidated the other they expect to see 6 new consolidation of European
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
SEN. ROBERT TAFT
 TO VISIT DARIEN

Hartford, Conn.,, November 17. -- (UP) - U. s. Senator Robert A. Taft, Ohio, avowed candidate for the Republican nomination for president, will make a bid for Con- necticut support in @ Darien speech December IS, 1t was announced to- day. Senator Taft will speak be- fore the Darien Womer's Republi- can Association.
 Only a few days ago. Senator H. Styles Bridges, Republican, New Hampshire, also a candidate for Re- publican national honors, visited with prominent Republican leaders here, seeking to line up an unpledged Connecticut delegation.
 Senator Taft speaks December IA at Springfield, and will be met there by National Committeeman Samuel F. Pryor, Jr., Greenwich The Senator will spend the night at Pryor's home after the Darien ad- dress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
OF
 ECUADOR IS DEAD
AureIiO Mosquera Narvacz Dies After Long Illness;
 He Was Physician

Quito, Ecuador, Nov. 17.-(UP) President Aurelio Mosqrera Mar vaez died today after @ lengthy ill., ness.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow. The government ordered eight days of national mourning.
 After this period, the government decreed, the presidential office will be vacant and elections will be held within two months.
 Mosquera was leader of the Lib- eral Radical party. He was elected president on Dec. 2, 1888 after Q series of political crises which had lasted for three years.
 A physician, Mosquera was 5e years. At one time he served as di- rector-general of sanitation. He wai a resident of Quito.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
ATTY GEN. FRANK
 MURPHY YFAVORED
Congress Veterans Sup- port Him for Supreme
 Court; President Waits
BY LYLE c. WILSON United Press Staff Correspondent


 Washington, Nov. 17-(UP)-Con- gressional veterans today named Att torney General Frank Murphy as the most likely successor to Supreme Court Justice Pierce Butler. They predicted speedy confirmation of his name is submitted to the senate.
 Sens. William E. Borah, R., Idaho; George Norris, Ind, Neb, and Bur ton K. Wheeler, :, Mont. all named Murphy first in calling the roll of potential associate justices.
 Butler died yesterday at the age of 73.
 Congressional opinion seemed to be that MT. Roosevelt would be like ly to postpone nomination of a suc- cessor until congress meets next January. New Deal philosophy al- ready is sufficiently represented on the high bench to make 1t a con- trolling factor in decisions. And cau- ton and custom would require a recess nominee to postpone partici- pating in court activities until con- gress met when only few weeks renal before session.
 Jackson May Go Up
 Promotion of Solicitor General Robert H. Jackson to the Attorney Generalship generally could be ex- pected if Murphy were shifted to the court. It appears, therefore, that the Roosevelt cabinet will look con- siderably different this winter than a year ago.
 MT. Roosevelt adopted an alterna-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
CALVIN DEATH IS
 INVESTIGATED

Southington. Conn, November 17. -- (UP) Police today investigated circumstances surrounding the deati, of John Calvin, 37, Plartsville, who died at Meriden Hospital yesterday the apparent victim of a hit-run driver.
 0alvin's body was found lying on the Plantsville highway early Thursday. His head was battered
 Police said they questioned Fran .is Fitzgerald, 36, and Edward Leard 25, both of Meriden, in connection with the case. Authorities said both men were in Galvin's company Wed- nesday night.
 Galvin's body was found by a truck driver, s. F. Collins, Spring field, Mass. Calvin was Water bury factory worker.
 An employe of the Scovill Mfg. O., in Waterbury, Calvin resided in that city for 10 years. His funeral will take place tomorrow morning from Gould's funeral home, 13O North Main street Southington at 9:3O o'clock to St. Thomas church at 10 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17

South Bend, Ind, Nov. T-(UP). Defense attorneys were expected today to appeal the conviction of the General Motors Corporation and the affiliates of having conspired to violate the antitrust laws. They said they were unable to understand why the companies were convicted while IT co-defefdants, all officials of the firms, were acquitted.
 A federal court jury of Hoosier farmers and merchants returned the verdict lart night after IT hours and IS minutes deliberation, marking an- other victory for the department of justice in its anti-monopoly offen- siye. .
 The individuals acquitted included: Alfred P. Slcan, GMC board chair man and William s. Knudsen, GMC president, two of the country's lead- ing if.dustrialists.
 The government had charged that 0MC, the individuals and the Gen. eral Motors Sales Corporation, the General Motors Acceptance Cor poratlon ud the General Motors Acceptance Corporation Of Indiana ccnspired to restrain interstate commerce. in violation of the Sher- man anfi-txuet act. hu fnscing re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
General Motors To Appeal Conviction Of Corporation

tail dealers to use the GMC affiliates in financing automobile sales. Deal- CT witnesses had testified they were ordered to finance through GMAC under penalty of losing their fran chises. Corporation officials, includ- inS Sloan and Knudsen, had denied such orders had been given.
 The verdict aifected not only the GMC companies, but also the Ford Motor company and Chrysler Cor poration, against which similar in- dictments had been returned. The indictments against Ford and Chrys- Ter had been set aside under a con- sent decree. Under the decree the companies agreed to cease alleged violation of the Sherman act, with a provision that the decree would be permanent if GMC and co-de- fendants were found guilty.
 Judge Walter Lindley made no comment when the verdict was re- turned but immediately adjourned ,'olrt until 10 Q. m. today and in- structed defense attorneys to mako their motion at that time. Chief Defense Counsel John Thomas Smith declined to say what mo- tions would be made, but indica- tons were he would ask new trial
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
CAPONE GUARDED
 IN HIS SICK ROOM
Being Treated for Paresis in Union Memorial Hos-
 pital at Baltimore

Baltimore, Md, Nov. 17-(UP)- Heavy police details guarded tht Union Memorial hospital today where Al Capone, former Chicago gang leader, began a struggle to recover from paresis.
 Assignment of detectives and plainclothesmen of the local po- lice department augmented federal agents who were guarding the ex- convict's suite of rooms in the hos pital.
 The police detail was not ex- plained. but 1t was understood to be a precautionary measure" against the possibility that some of Capone's enemies might seek to administer "ganglsnd justice" now that he has been released from federal custody
 The federal agents, too, were there to guard Capone, presumably against certain personalities" re- ferred to yesterday by Attorney Gen. eral Frank Murphy in Washington He admitted that they would keer Capone under surveillance at least while he is undergoing treatment. Threats Not Confirmed
 Baltimore Police Commissioner Robert Stanton refused to say whether threats had aready beer made against the one-time king oi Chicago's underworld.
 "Capone's presence required that some precautionary measures be taken" he said.
 He denied that hospital authorities IHasatlaaaaad o4a pana Al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
ALLIES TO HUNT
 NAz| RAIDERS
Biggest Warships Will Search Seas; Will Take 5
 Warships to Whip Them
BY WALLACE CARROLL United Press Stan Correspondent

London, Nov. 17.-(UP).-Ther was 6 broad hint today that the biggest and fastest allied warshipc were hunting for the German pocket battleships, Deutschland and Ad- niral Scheer.
 The ministry of information, com- menting on the cooperation of French and British navies ia hunt. ing U-boats and conveying mer- chant ships, said: That two Ger man pocket battleships which are at large have done little damage must be ascribed tc their reluctance to risk action with French or British naval units"
 The statement followed several days of rumors that hunt for the pocket battleships was under way. It was considered significant that at about the same time the French ministry of information in Paris was announcing that there is req son to believe that the French navy's contribution t the allied war effort may be increased still further-not in order to reduce the burden of the British navy, but to make even more effective the allied command O. the seas"
 Officially, that was all that was said of the subject but 1t was talk.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
ROBBER OF LOCAL
 STORE CAPTURED
Alfred Berryman, Colored, Caught in Boston; Burg.
 larized Wilhelm Inc.

Alfred Bergman, colored, of Rox- bury, Mass, was iiabbed ;n Boston yesterday and held for Waterbury authorities on the charge of having burgiarized Wilhelm. Inc. West Main street, last March. according to Captain Joseph P. Stevens. chief inspector of the detective bureau. Lieut.. William Foley went to Bos- ton today for Berryman.
 Wilhelms was broken into last March 16 and more than $500 in cameras and photography equipment was stolen. Inspector Stevens said Bergman was captured after he pawned . camera in Boston. Police of that city relayed word to Wa terbury authorities who sent a pic- ture of Bergman, allegedly estab- fishing his Identity.
 Entry into the local photography store was effected by smashing a cellar window. The camera pawned in Boston and leading to berryman's capture, is the only piece of the loot recovered since the burglary, Capt. Stevens said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
Pension For Widows Is Tangled Up In Snarls
Senator George T. Culhane's Bill to Aid Widows of City Employees, Has Not Yet Cleared Up Legal
 .- Atmosphere Around Act

'% DespitezAr expected ruling from Corporation Counsel Timothy 8. Sullivan that widows of city em- ployes who died before March 1 are not entitled to pensions from the city under the pension act of Sem ator George T. Culhane, the city nevertheless faces considerably in- creased financial obligations for pensions. A section of the Culhane bill provides that any city employe, who is 60 years and had had 30 years of service, shall receive pen- sion of half-pay whether he was retired before or after the act was passed. Furthermore, no such pen- sion shall be less than $l 900 a year.
 Senator Denies Story
 Senator Culhane today denied that he had called any meeting of wi- dows seeking city pensions, as re- ported this morning. He said he preferred not to comment on the provisions of his act until after MT. Sullivan's ruling had been made. The ruling will probably be sub- mitted to the mayor in a day or two.
 The Culhane act provides other financial problems for the finance board in its preparation of the
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
NO PROHIBITION

Hartford, Conn, Nov. 17-(UP)-. The attorney general ruled today there was no prohibition against sale of liquor while runoff election was being held in the fifth aldermanic ward at New Haven Nov. 28.
 He informed the state liquor con- trol commission the liquor sale re- striction applied only to @ municipal election as a whole.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
OFFICIAL OF SHOE
 COMPANY DIES

Brockton, Mass. Nov. i7.-(UP)- Charles E. Moore, 73, honorary vice. president of the George E. Keith Shoe company and president of the Brockton YMCA, died today after a long illness.
 A native of Milford, Moore was general superintendent of the com- pany's factories at Brockton Mid- dleboro and North Adams until his retirement five years ago.
 He was a director of the Brock ton Shoe Manufacturers association and the Brockton Country club, botf, of which organizations he previously served as president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
SEVEN PER CENT
 WAGE INCREASE

Pawtucket, R. T., Nov. IT = UP) Though a per cent voluntary"
 wage increase goes into effect Mon- day for 320O employees of J. & P Goats, Inc, of Rhode Island, 8 CTO spokesman said today his union would continue seeking a more sub- stantial boost.
 The company announced the inc crease last night. State Director
 Frank J. Benti said the Textile Worke5 Union of America would seek restoration of all of last years l2 i-2 per cent wage cut plus a fur- ther increase to meet rising living costs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
BRIDE 'MARRIES'
 GROOM IN COFFIN

Colebrook, N. H., Nov. IT - (U P) - Though her prospective bride- groom was killed in an automobile accident Saturday. Miss Ida Knapp today was married" to Clayton Bennett, Jr.
 Standing beside the coffin, Miss Knapp slipped a ring onto a finger of the dead youth. Bennett's father acting for his son, placed a small wedding ring on the girls finger and the Rev. James F. Quimby of the Colebrook Methodist church said prayers to conclude the symbolic wedding.
 Funeral services and burial fol- lowed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17

The fire originated in the kitchen stove, according to the preliminary investigation conducted by the mar shal. Edward Zailskas. 18. of 621 Highland avenue, an employe who was sitting in the kitchen just be- fore the blaze broke, said he heard B peculiar noise, and suddenly flames burst through the walls He was not injured.
 Stucco Model Type
 Leased to John Zailskas, 62l High lard avenue, the station, of the familiar stucco model, was owned by Jordan and Selleck of Bridge port. An ironic twist to the blaze aroEe from the fact that the own CTS had practically completed plans to stell the station today.
 Several pieces of apparatus, in- cluding the new 65.foot aerial lad- der truck. responded to an alarm and fought the blaze for quite a while before controlling 1t. Damage from water was also considerable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
PRISON OFFICERS
 ARE LOCKED OUT

windsor, vt.. Nov. l7.--(UP)- Clerk Herbert Foster was locked out of his state prison office today as four auditors acting on orders of State Public Welfare Commissioner Timothy Dale examined the institu- tion's accounts,
 warden Matin K Judd ana Dale declined to comment on rumors that Judd soon would resign. lhe audit began yesterday
 Expressing surprise at the seizure of his office, Foster said his books were audited tnd certified as ot July
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
BILLY CONN LIGHTEsT

New York, Nov. 17-(UP)-Gus Lesnevich will outweight Billy Conn by IA pounds when they meet at Madison Square Garden tonight for the world light heavyweight cham pionship.
 At the official weigh-in at noon Lesnevich scaled l74 l-2; Conn, I'll l-4.s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-17
Employe Sitting In Station When Flames Burst Out
Originated in Kitchen StOve-Fire Burned Rapidly, Enveloping Whole Building Spectacular
 Blaze While It Lasted

Flames consumed the interior and caused extensive damage to the exterior of Shell Company gasoline sta on at Hamilton and Harpers Ferry Road shortly before today Damage estimated by Fire Marsha Dennis J. Lahey than $2,500. Tanned by stiff breeze the flames rapidly ate their way through the walls of the station creating spectacular blaze the structure is situated at the fork of the two roads and oveooks