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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-14

always the dollar goes to the cap tain calling the toss correctly.
 But when Friesell followed that habit in the Nebraska -Pittsourgh game he got stuck" for double the amount when Nebraska sent out two co-captains for the toss. They called the turn and Sam Schwartzkopf got the dollar-with Friesell promising to send a duplicate to George See man.
 Even if the coin had landed on the other side the referee would have been stuck-Pitt also sent out co-captains.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-14
FOR THOSE WHO
 COMPARE SCORES

OMAHA. Neb., Dec. IA. - This ought to end all talk about com parative scores.
 Washburn beat Washington U. of St. Louis, 26 to 20.
 Washington walloped Creighton of Omaha. 42 to IA.
 Creighton bounced Washburn 40 to 0.
 But
 This ought to start 1t all over again.
 Notre Dame beat Purdue, 3 to O.
 Iowa beat Purdue, to 0, making Iowa one point better than Notre Dame.
 Iowa beat Notre Dame, ' to 6.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-14
HOOP SEASON
 OPENS FRIDAY IN TWIN BILL
Evenly Matched Teams Are Scheduled 10 Launch
 Play Tomorrow

Tomorrow evening at 7:30 O. clock, referee George Wiley will blow that fan-irking whistle to start off the 1939-4O winter basket ball season.
 Henning's Clothing squad, a strong quintet, strong last year and strengthened this year, will meet in the first game with the Moose brought back into City League play after a few years on the shelf. Power of the Moose squad is unknown.
 In the second game, the High School, a fast sharp-shooting five is scheduled to meet the boys from the cutter Haida. if that craft re- turns from a mercy trip in time for the game
 A large crowd is expected fol the game.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-14

Christmas Gift soc, ALASKAN, bv Marie Drake. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-14
TAIL0RS SCORE
 VICTORY, BEER z SQUAD WINS

Harve Iffert began to hit his old stride again last night at the Bruns- wick alleys He rolled 545, but Brighton Tajlors beat Iffert's George Brothers squad three of four, taking the total.
 Rainier beer was led by B. Schmitz, rolling 549 for the best mark of the evening. The beer keglers won three from Gabbys.
 Tomorrow's games are Percy's vs. Druggists and Signal Corps vs. Bar bers
 Scores last night were as follows;
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-14
OFFICE OF pWA MOVED; NAGHEL
 GOING UPSTAIRS
Treasury Disbursing and Accounts Office 10 Be
 Moved Next Week

Juneau offices of the Public Works Administration were moved last night to rooms 2l8 and 222 of the Federal Building. The new offices, across the corridor from the Territorial Department of Edu- cation, are the Territorial House Committee rooms during sessions of the Legislature.
 Next week the Disbursing and Accounts offices of the Treasury Department. of which Charles Naghel is head, will be moved into the third floor quarters vacated by PWA.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-14

DIR. STEyEs. CHIROPODIST, Makes Arch Appliances to measure office, 10 Valentine Bldg Phone 64a
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-14
Two Holidays Are Decreed for
 Federal Employees

Welcome news for all Federal employees here will be an execu- tive order issued by President Roo- sevelt and contained in the Fed eral Register, excusing them from duty on December g and Decem- Der 30.
 The days off will be the Satur- day preceding Christmas and the Saturday preceding New Years Both holidays fall on Mondays.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-14
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to especially thank she American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary and Marye Berne for the acts of kindness and floral decorations during our recent be- reavement.
 ETHEL AND KAY ANDERSON, MIR. AND MRS.
 J. L. ANDERSON. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-14
ENDORSED

Resolutions of the National Aero nautic Council urging extension Of airmail facilities and appointment of the Council as clearing house for local demands for aviation pro gress have been endorsed by the Juneau Chamber of Commerce.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-14
REFEREE I5
 GIVEN WORKS

LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. 14-W. H. Friesell, the well known football referee. always uses a shiny silver dollar for the before game tess and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23
High Honor For Diocese

The Hartford Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church and our own city, foster mother of many great churchmen, were singularly honored last week when Bishop Maurice F. McAuliffe announced that the rank of Monsignor had been conferred upon eight clergymen. Water bury was certainly pleased to find that the beloved Rev. Joseph M. Valdambrini, pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Church for many years, was included in the list. Absent in Italy at this time rejoicing will be doubly evident upon his return.
 Waterbury, too, takes some pride in the conferring of these honors upon two former pastors who labored in our midst, the Rev. Matthew J. Traynor of New Britain, whose pastorate at St. Michael's Church in Waterville and his efforts of promoting Catholic dramatics are still vividly recalled, and the Rev. John Fitz- maurice, for short time stationed at St. Patrick's Church. These and their fellow pastors who shared in this papal privi- lege are worthy and true shepherds of their flocks, whether they be tiny or large.
 His Holiness has been gracious in his favors conferred upon this diocese. Its peoples of all denominations realize this and are properly appreciative.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23

Betting takes place at all of these tracks and only latterly under the protection of the law. Bookies have worked the N. Y. tracks for years, but it was only year or so back that their activities became regulated and the law allowed bets to be made openly with licensed bookmakers. But the demand for pari-mutuels per- sisted and despite the efforts of the book makers and the interests that back and sponsor them the mechanical betting devices now get change for popular acclaim or disapproval The vote is sched- uled for this fall at the regular elections.
 If the voters approve the machines, they can go into operation at the 194O spring meetings for adoption is optional and not mandatory. New York now rep resents the only state in which betting on races is legalized that does not employ the machines New York, too, boasts that 1t has never countenanced dog-races or betting on them. All of which is inter- esting to us here in Connecticut where we all have gone right out on the limb willingly to express solid opposition to legalized betting on races as means of balancing the state budget or merely to raise needed additional revenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23
By Way Of Contrast

While Connecticut has been echoing -than-thou Sighs the past few weeks over the question of legalizing betting on horse and dog races and at the same time putting it's tongue in its cheek over bingo (and possibly state lottery) neighbor- ing New York State has been moving toward an objective that it has had for a good many years. It has arrived at the point now where the voters of New York will decide at a public referendum whether or not they want pari-mutuel race-tracks.
 Racing has existed in New York State for too many years to mention. It has existed by virtue of the fact that wealthy individuals banded together for the inn provement of the breed of horses and formed clubs and associations under whose auspices they raced their thorough bred animals. As time passed the public was allowed to witness these contests. There are number of well-known and familiar race-tracks in New York State, the majority, to be sure, In the immediate neighborhood of New York City, but the most famous more than hundred miles distant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23

In Connecticut when budgets are dis cussed, whether they are state or local, nothing is ever done to upset estimates of education departments. We maintain an attitude in this state that the school department must be maintained on even keel no matter what economies must be made elsewhere throughout the govern ment. That's good viewpoint to take, of course, although we do think it has been strained bit at times. And one of those times seems to have cropped up right now in our state budget. However, that's be- side the point. We would like to call attention to problem that confronts Worcester, Mass, home of many colleges and institutions of learning. To retrench it's school budget the city will set back its age limit on children starting in school. The Massachusetts law sets as the age when compulsory schooling must begin. In Worcester parents could start them in kindergarten at and first grade at 6. This option is being denied now and kindergarten and first grades are to be closed where there are not full classes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23
Old Dream of Zionism Fades

Still one more of the problems which men hopefully believed were settled at Versailles now proves to be, 20 years later, far from solution. It is that of the age-old Jewish dream of homeland in Palestine. Under British mandate, the beginnings of such homeland have been made. Thousands of Jews have returned there from many countries of the world. They have worked hard, invested capital, crea- ted the beginnings of Jewish state.
 Now Britain, exasperated at years ot friction when 1t has had to mterpoSe troops between factional fighting of Jews date the whole thing SO far as she is con- cerned. The Empire would withdraw its mandate, withdraw it's troops and leave behind an Arab state in which no more than third of the population might be Jews Thus the world is presented with a new problem which is almost certain to become acute. Jews in many lands have actively supported the building of a homeland in Palestine, immigrants have gone there from many lands as to a refuge. Will they stand helpless and see these immigrants become a mere mi nority in an Arab state? It is not likely
 Already in Eastern Europe plans are on foot to recruit military force from Jews of many countries, sort or Forelgn Legion, for service in Palestine in case the Jews there find it necessary to defend themselves and the gains they have al- ready won The Palestine problem is a complicated one, on which even all Jews are not completely united. It is subject on which most Americans are not widely informed, yet none can Stifle an lnvolun- tary sympathy for brave effort which has suffered so rude check.
 Certain facts are pretty clear as regards British policy: with immense interests 1n the Far East, with millions of Oriental subjects, the British are evidently unWlll- ing to risk offending the Arabs, who were allies during the World War, and are now closely kin to Turkey, newest British ally of today. Thus it is clear that the fate of Palestine as a Jewish homeland is deeply affected by the great streams of interna- tional politics, and is not problem that can be considered in vacuum, or as an abstraction The gallant effort of the Jewish people to establish refuge and a homeland has been caught up ln vast tides. Today it floats like J chip upon the angry waters of the world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23
Toll Roads Ahead

Connecticut joins the rapidly-growing list of states that are endorsing toll high ways and bridges. Last week our law making body took step towards ultimate adoption of this pay-aS-you-go-mea of financing high-cost highway projects. It's the only sensible approach to vexing problem in an age that finds us beset on all sides as to the best way of keeping our financial conditions in order. Connecti- cut need not feel one bit ashamed of adopting a procedure that we thought went out of existence years and years ago.
 So long as this state intends to keep pace with others and to be real gateway to New England she must step up high way improvement several notches. our experience in building the Merritt Park way has taught us several things. It taught us that close rein must be kept on expenditures for rights of way. It also taught us that pathways are expensive, particularly so when they avoid centers of congestion and thus practically follow new routes between townships. Our high way plant is tremendous one. To main- tain it we must seek the aid of those who benefit the most.
 The Democrat admits that it has long contended that the toll feature seemed a logical solution to the problem. Not only do local motorists contribute their share towards the first cost and the accompany ing upkeep but also those transients who pass through our state so quickly are ob- liged to make a small contribution for their use of a short and thoroughly modernized roadway. Tolls are not hid- den form of taxation. They impose no bu1 den on any save the ones who are benefited most by use of the highway or bridge
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23

Along with the toll road extension of the Merritt Parkway, ultimately to be styled the Wilbur L. Cross Parkway, our legislators are setting up the machinery for toll bridge across the Connecticut River at Hartford and a similar-type structure across the Thames between New London and Groton. In the latter instance, however, the new bridge will replace an existing one, whereas Hartford and East Hartford will have two cross ings, one free, the present Bulkeley Memorial Bridge. This will prove conclu- sively whether or not tolls are possible where free roads and bridges are availa- ble, too.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23
Selected Poem
HOLES

HOLES (Rchard Leon Spain in the New York Times) There's mystery in holes; child can see In the weevil's borings in ory bean-seed That sure precision and round artistry
 With which a master jeweer drills bead And there's the hole a quail digs in the soil For her white eggs beneath the clover shadows; And earth-ringed wells disclose the craw-dad's toll Among the bog-lands and the marshy meadows Drop in pebble, you will hear it plink). In old oak-drilled red-heads' nests there mys-
 tery =. But post-holes on a ridge are best I think: They'll hold a fence on posts straight as tree, Bright wires to carry high into the blue Elf signals, if Q young heart wants them to-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23
THE WAY OUT - A STATE IN- COME TAX, CLAIMS COM
 MUNIST LEADER
May 22, 1889.

May P, 1859. Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 Never before were the people of Connecticut in such great need Of continuing and extending those vi- tai social services which are vital for our welfare. The current econ- omic crises, for which the monopo- lies are responsible, has placed harsher burdens upon our people. Health, Welfare, humane institu- tions and education, all these are needed in larger measure than be- fore.
 Yet Governor Baldwin flies in the face of this situation and insists on cutting those services-or imposing a sales tax, 8 gasoline tax, or bridge and highway toll upon the people. In the remaining three weeks ses- sion of the General Assembly, Gov ernor Baldwin and the Republicans are making final desperate eff fort to put through their economy program at the expense of the peo- pie.
 Last fall the people of Connecti- cut voted for greater social services and for the progressive measures that have been pioneered by the New Deal.
 In the present session of the gen. eral assembly, this same overwhelm- ing public opinion expressed itself against any economy drive. Just as nationally the mandate of the American people for advanced social legislation has been thwarted by the unholy alliance of Hoover Republicans and Garner Democrats, so in Connecticut the unmistakable demand of our people for social and labor legislation has been blocked by the vicious alliance of Republicans and McLevy socialists"
 Governor Baldwin is determined to sweep aside the majority demand for continuing and extending these social services, regardless of the widespread human suffering that would result.
 He says in effect: If you are for maintaining these social services, If you are for new ones, you are c pressure" group. M
 Such an economy program as Governor Baldwin wants to jam through would not only hurt the people now, but 1t would pave the way for greater and further attacks on the living standards of the peo- pie by the Republicans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23
. HIGHLlGHTS FROM
 LATEST BOOKS
When Champagne Flowed in Frisco

From Evelyn Wells lusty and
 colorful story of the fabulous
 gay nineties, Champagne Days
 of San Francisco" (D. Apple
 tom Century: $3). This is pie
 ture of a city that never slept.
 hTe senator, like all true sons of the Champagne Age, never permit ted pleasure to disrupt the even flow of business. No matter how enthusiastically we celebrate the weekend" one commented, i've are always in our office by ? on Monday afternoon"
 Mark that "by 2l"
 Easy living, unhurried San Fran cisco had resumed the burden of life again by o'clock. The senator sat at his high-topped walnut desk in an overly ,> furnished ofiice on Market street. The judge had been long hours on his bench in City Hall, dispensing justice with dour mind and bad attack of heart burn. The banker presided magni- ficently over his bank without dreaming of the storm about to break over hisf noble head. By 2 o'clock that afternoon the male population that had cele- brated SO violently the weekend had resumed responsibility = per- sonal, civic, or state. Again, in bearded dignityq the men of the vivid nineties trod the corridors of banks and hotels and courts. Life was real and very earnest. until $ o'clock.
 At s the senator drew his large gold watch from his chamois bag and sighed with relief. It was Cocktail Hour There was nothing on earth. the senator thought compleccntly, combing hii beard before c small mirror on his once wall. that could not be settled over c cocktail or two.
 Or perhaps 10, or 70.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23

discussed it with their enemy, Governor Jim Price. In a senate showdown, Glass and Byrd won.
 So last week, Roosevelt quietly
 selected Armistead M. Dobie, dean of the Virginia law school,
 as the new U. s. judge for
 Virginia. Dobie, Roosevelt knew
 had a record so outstanding
 that neither Byrd nor Glass could oppose him.
 But Roosevelt was careful to say nothing about the appoint ment to anyone except Attorney General Murphy. Particularly he did not tell the two Virginia sen- ators, let alone consult them.
 It was not until Dobie's name actually was on the way to the Senate that the White House sent word to Glass and Byrd that the Virginia law dean was being appointed. There was nothing left for the two senators to do but rush out statements that they ap- proved the selection.
 MAIL BAG
 Mrs. w. E. S., Lexington, N. C. It is true that Senator Robert Reynolds was an officer of the Asheville company of the North Carolina National Guard in 1916 and resigned his commission be- for the unit went to the Mexican border. He was of age to serve in the World War but did not volunteer and was not drafted. He applied to the War Depart ment for permission to make pie lures of U. s. soldiers in action but was turned down. His Ashe- vile company was incorporated in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23
In Today's s Mail

In his radio speech of May 15, Governor Baldwin stated: Either more taxes upon the people or slash these social services. This is how he wants to balance the budget.
 Why didn't the Governor mention the third and only way out" STATE INCOME TAX LAW on the rich? Because Governor Baldwin is speak ing for those very same wealthy in- dividuals who control the Republi- can Party and who want no part of an income tax to touch their huge incomes.
 The U. S. Department of Com merce reports that in 1887 these wealthy individuals drew 318,000, ,000 dollars. Isn't it proper to ask, why don't these individuals begin shar- ing the burden?
 The Communist Party feel that the great majority of the people are opposed to any tax upon the people, such as a sales tax or tolls schemes such as the Republicans have h1 mind.
 We are in favor of balancing the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23

the Old Hickory Division and helped smash the Hindenburg line in the bloody Bellincourt area. Reynolds left North Carolina af- ter resigning from the militia and went to Louisiana, where he re- mained until after the war en- gagged in various activities, among them running skating rink and acting in vaudeville. A friend from Murphy, N. C., en route to New Mexico, saw him perform in New Orleans in a show entitled Captain Bob of the National Guard"
 MERRY-GO-ROUND
 Two more leading New Deal fig ures have entered the picture as possible selections for the new consolidated agencies created un- der reorganization. Aubrey Will Hams, director of National Youth Administration, is being consid- cred to head the Federal Security Agency; and John Carmody, Rural Identification boss, as chief of Federal Works Agency Vito Marcantonio, scrappy little New York Laborite congressman, had a lot to do with the abrupt retire ment of Gov. Blanton Winship of Puerto Rico. He told Roosevelt that if Winship was not removed he would demand an investiga- ton of Puerto Rican affairs <. Asked why the British got the draft, droll German correspondent Kurt Sell answered, Because all the nations in Europe are leaving their doors Open."
 Copyright, 1889, by United
 EeatiIre Syndicate. Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 12:i0 a. m. Daylight time.)
 Sun rises 5:28 a. In.; sets 8:l0 p. m. Day- light time)
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 Beyond one lone thunder storm and a few scattering drops here and there the Nauga- tuck Valley has gone without rain since April %. That's. long period of drought for this time of the year. It's raising havoc with early crops. It's delaying planting for summer crops. Come on. rainl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23

tkAC JuShGeo Vh their books.
 Dorothy Park CT, for example, has been mir rored as a gid- dy playgirl with a deadly wit. While the se- cond is true, the first is not.
 Tim e W a s when Dot Park CT led the revel- ", but tim e passed and the epigr ammatic la el.- All
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23

A. Upon the death of Pope Plus XI on February 10, the Vatican City postal officials were faced with a novel situation. It was the first time since the vatican became an hde- pendent state in 1929, that 1t had been without pope. "Sede Cacante' literally means 'seat vacant" Seven denominations of the first stamps issued by Vatican City in 1929 were over-printed and were used for the interim of 20 days until the new pope was elected.
 o. What sort of finish should I give the logs on the interior Of new log cabin?
 A. There areseveral kinds that may be used. A mixture of 100 vol umes of boiled linseed oil and 50 10 50 volumes of terpentine of mineral spirits may be used. The modern penetrating wood floor sealers. con- sisting of thin varnishes or boiled drying olis, sold in pint stores or the modern, non-grain-raising type would also be suitable.
 o. When was Egypt declared a British protectorate?
 A. December l8, 1914.
 o. When was ascension day this year? :. .....
 A. Ascension day, 40 days after Easter, fell on May 18. o. What is the average wage m the United States? A. The social security board states that among the total number of em- nioyes covered by federal old-age insurance, the average wage per employe is $890. No other f1gures are available.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-23

Business has been sleeping like Snow White, but they're chasing the old witch over the cliff; now where's that Fairy Prince?