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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-01-24
(HApElADIES ELECT
OFFICERS TOMORROW

All members of the Chapeladies
are invited to attend the meeting
OF tomorrow night at the home of
Mrs. Max Mielke on the Glacier
Highway.
Election of officers will be held,
with social following the bust
ness session.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-01-24
LINGO SUCCEEDS GALEN

George A. Lingo, register of the
United States Land Office at An
chorage, has been chosen director of
the Mount Mckinley Tourist and
Transportation Company to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of
James L. Galen of Cordova.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-01-24
GILDO BATTElLO IS
OFF ON TRIP SOUTH

Gildo Battello, proprietor of the
North Transfer Company, is pas
senger aboard the Baranof for the
south on a combined business and
pleasure trip.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-01-24
PULLEN OPERATED UPON

w. S. Pullen, of the Alaska Elec-
trio Light and Power Company,
underwent major operation at St.
AIMS Hospital this morning. He is
resting easily after the operation
and his condition is said to be salts
factory this afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-01-24

The Federated Fishermen's Coun-
Gil, of Portland, Oregon, added its
protest today to the labor cry against
the creation of a National Guard in
Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-01-24

Forty American police officers
were killed by criminals in 1887,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
U. 5. MUST PREPARE ASSERTS COLONEL
U. s. Army Officer Reminds Church Members of PO-
 lands, China's Fate

America must suffer the fate of the Poles and the Chinese unless she prepares for an emergency, Lieut.. Col. Charles E. Speer, U. s. A., told tke members of the married couples club at the First Methodist church last night.
 Accounting the lessons of the re- cent Plattsburgh maneuvers, the army instructor said that the United States lac':s sufficient trained sol- diers and modern weapons to long withstand sn attack by a foreign power. The Plattsburg maneuvers displayed to army officials that more weapons, more trained men and more equipment are absolutely necessary to preserve the peace of the nation, he stated.
 About half of the 52,000 men who participated in the maneuvers were raw recruits, who had never before fired a gun, the colonel disclosed. He said that the regular army has only about 25,000 fighting men and added that improved weapons had not been manufactured il sufficient quantity to permit general distribu- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
WAR JEOPARDIzES
 PROGRAM OF YMCA
European Crisis Causes Emergency With Work
 in Several Countries

President Dr. Charles L. Larkin and General Secretary Herbert S. Smith will attend a meeting in New York next Wednesday to discuss plans regarding the policy of the Young Mems Christian Association in connection with the emergency caused by the European war.
 The Y. M. c. A. is international in character, and the very life of the Y. M. c. A. in certain countries is in jeopardy because of the crisis caused by the war.
 The call states that 1t is of pri- mary importance that Y. M. c. As of the United States, help young people to understand the back ground of the struggle, and the issues which are now confronting the American people and govern ment. It is urgent that we have clear thinking, in place of so much muddled opinion, and the Y.M.C.A. committee on public affairs is to give leadership along this line.
 This was approved at the meet ing of the board of the Waterbury Y. M. c. A. last night.
 The dates for the Annual Y. M. c. A. Membership Enrolment Week were set for October 10th to 20th, with report meetings on Oc- tober 10, 13, IT and closing on the 20th. This is the week when about 1,600 members renew their mem- bershipS, and 1t is a time when enthusiasm is generated for the program of the Y. M. c. A for the busy winter season.
 Some extent of the scope of the Y. M. c. A. is shown by the fact that the membership committee re- port showed 1889 members. This includes 5000 members at Central Branch, 2,900 at Brooklyn and North End Branches, and 1900 members in affiliated groups, such as the Foremen's Association, Educational Groups Transient Members, and Short Term Members, all making a total of 1889 members of the Wa terbury Y. M. 0. A.
 The reports of the departments and divisions and clubs showed a busy and diversified program of activities planned for the fall and winter season. The report states that the Y. M. 0. A. thinks of it. self as . Christian Educational Movement, whose business it Is to stimulate persons to think clearly and make correct decision, regard ing personal and social questions, because a democratic community can function correctly only when 1t has intelligent and honest citizens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
Nicknamed for Neckwear

Ncknamed for Neckwear Stiff leather stocks once made the U S. Marines hold their heads erect 1n the approved military manner. They added much to the smart appearance of the uniform, but nothing to the comfort of the It is from these stocks that the 5ea soldiers have won the nickname "Leatherneck, term which has been applied to them longer than the oldest marine can remember and is still popular today although the leather stocks discarded about sixty wears ago. AS far 1798 the black leather stocks were in vogue and for while they were supplemented by
 mother bit of leather which sewn to the brim on the rear of all hats The latter added as protection from the powdered worn by the sea soldiers of that period These shields, which protected the uniform against the smearing effect of powdered pgta brush ing across shoulder bades disappeared within few years but the leather stocks remained until about 188O when they were abandoned Reports indicate that the marines were not sorry to them disappear Apart from an air of dignity they may have given the smarty dressed soldier it is evident that they were never popular with the in ranks They described by the men who them made of very heavy leather about three inches in height and going around the neck to be fastened by strap at the back One marine added the caustic comment: "A arrayed could see only the moon the sum- Despite the fact that Leather nec refers to the novel neckwear worn by their fore bears long ago. modern U S. Marines are quite proud of
 the nickname and it bids fair to survive as long as the Marine Corps itself Log of the U. s. Marines:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21

Charges that the Citizens Good Government association is purely political organization were made last night by Senator George T. Culhane during an address against the city manager charter at mass meeting at the Washington Park Com- munity house. He asserted that the manufacturing interests of the city are backing the campaign to have the proposed new charter adopted.
 Other speakers at the meeting, sponsored by a non-partisan group, were Charles J. DeBisschop, veteran Republican, and Armand Errichet- ti. Walter Scanlon was chairman of the meeting.
 Debate Ensues
 The addresses were followed by an impromptu debate between Senator Culhane and Attorney Frederic Smedley, officer of the Good Gov- ernment group and also Socialist candidate for city controller. MT. Smedley had been in the audience, and accepted an invitation to de- bate the charter with the senator.
 MT. Smedley asserted that Sena- tor Culhane had given a wrong inn pression of the status of teachers under the new charter. He said that the teachers would still be un- der control of the board of educa- ton, and not subject to the city manager.
 Senator Culhane declared that the manufacturers of the city had op- posed legislation, introduced by him at Hartford, which was aimed at benefitting the average man and woman in Waterbury. He attacked the political methods of the Good Government group, asking what had become of the $15,000 raised by the organization to campaign for adop- ton of the city manager plan.
 There was considerable discussion about the employment of organizers from out of the state on behalf ot the city manager charter. MT Smedley defended the presence in Waterbury of Julian Hearn, ot Wheeling, w. Va, saying that he would return to his home after the referendum.
 Opposite Views
 Debate about the constitutionality of the proposed charter found the two speakers at opposite poles. MT Culhane said there were clear viola tions of provisions in the state con- stitution, while MT. Smedley denied it.
 When MT. Smedley admitted that he was Socialist, Senator Culhane twitted him, saying: "Oh, those hol-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
IVA EMPLOYMENT
 RULES MODIFIED
Welfare Agencies to Assist Authorities in Determine
 ing Eligible Youths

The eligibility requirements for Employment on the National Youth Administration Work Project Pro- gram have been modified for this fiscal year according to an an- nouncement made today by State Administrator Richard A. Barrett. Under the new regulations, Barrett pointed out, the IVA will be able to assist those youths who are in need but do not conform to rigid relief requirement..
 The term "need" will be interpret ed by the local welfare agencies throughout the state. These were recently given the power to certify IVA workers by Administrator Barrett. It will generally include all youth in families whose income is insufficient to provide the basis needs of all members of the family. This is true regardless of whether the family is receiving any form of public assistance. A youth without family connections who is in need is also eligible for certification.
 Aside from certification the fol- lowing additions have been made to the general eligibility requirements: No person shall be employed or con- tinued in employment if his work habits are such, or hic work rec ord shows, that he is incapable of performing satisfactorily the work to which he is assigned; No per- son who advocates, or who is a member of an organization that ad- vocates, the overthrow of the U. s. government through force or vio- lence shall be eligible for employ ment; No person who refuses to accept bona fide offer of public or private employment shall be continued in employment provided that, the employe is capable of per- forming such work, and the employ ment provides reasonable working standards, including wages, condi- tions, etc.
 Ony those who are between the ages of 18 and 25. unemployed, and citizens of the United States arc eligible for IVA employment. Ap- plications for work may be placed at any welfare office, or at a local IVA office. The IVA office in Waterbury is located at 35 Field street, Lincoln House. Those un- able to locate a local office, may write for such information to the State Office at 1404 Chapel street in New Haven, Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
REAL ESTATE TAX
 HERE QUITE HIGH
Griffin in Broadcast Urges Listeners to Vote For
 Charter Plan

Assessments levied on real estate in Waterbury are at least IS per cent higher than in other Connec- ticut cities, claimed James B. Grif- fin in 8 radio address made last night on behalf of the city manager charter. The broadcast was spon- sored by the Citizens Good Govern ment association.
 Higher assessments mean greater expenses both for the home owner and the rent payer, MT. Griffin said. He went on:
 "The average tax rate of the three city manager cities in Connecticut is approximately 25 mills. They get along very well on that. Just drive over to New London, Stratford or West Hartford some day, and look at their fine street, schools, well-kept public buildings; ask the city employees whether their pay cuts of the depression have been re- stored; see if the citizens are getting all of the municipal services to which they are properly entitled; ask if they are able to meet theil bonded debt installments when due and if they are able to pay of some of it from time to time; find out all about these cities-and then contrast the excellent conditions ] know you will find in those places with our own streets full of holes; our own top-heavy debt; our own pay cuts; our own threat cf reduced relief payments and so forth.
 The reason that our taxes are higher, and we get less service for our taxes. is because we are SUD- porting not only the city govern ment, but political machines as well. If we would stop our wasteful purchasing-which is really "squand- ering" and not purchasing: if we would stop paying high salaries te political machine office-holders who use their city hall offices to TUT their political machines and not tc attend to public business; if we would reorganize our structure oi government so as to cut down a lol of useless overhead that is costly te maintain; we could get along very well on about 25 mills of taxes also. That would be a saving tC every home owner of a $3,000 home of $50 per year; it would mean that much saving to the rent-payer as well.
 "The best way to bet rid of thi. costly system is to vote ives" fol the city manager charter on Oct 3. What other city manager citie. have done, Waterbury can do. Oct 3 is your chance don't lose itl"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21

Officer Joe Dereskevice has taken over the down. town theater beat nightly while Brother Ralph Beloisy is vacatoning Joe made poppa for the first time three weeks ago when his lovely wife presented him with daughter. Sophie Paulls, Helen Gocn and Phyllis Bumgardner are still talking about the wonders they glimpsed at the Worlds Fair recently Pete Thomas has given up the business for employment in local factory. The knife and 1ork racket calls for too many hours, claims Pete. Johnny Gap" Christianno has sprained back after the back-slaps he received his 21st birthday yes terday. Today he is man! The line forms on the right, girls
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
Culhane, Smedley In
 Impromptu Debate
Senator Continues Attack on Political Forces Behind
 City Manager Plan-Smedley Denies Dictatorship

fer than thou Socialists who made 8 deal with the Republicans in the last senate to elect Republican offi- cers SO they could get few favors for Bridgeport"
 Another point debated was wheth- CT or not the city manager would be a dictator, with the speakers again disagreeing violently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
CATHOLIC YOUTHS
 PLAN DINNER HOP

Officers of the Catholic Youth Organization of the Church of the Immaculate Conception will be elect ed at the next meeting.
 A meeting was held last night in the church basement to discuss plans for the first annual dinner-dance of the group, at Waverly Inn, Octo- Der 13. The arrangements commit tee includes Bernard Griffin, chair man; Kathleen Meade, co-chair- man; William Gumpper, Irene Brophy and Nobert Henebry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21

Anita Begna president of the Sacred Heart Hlgn School Alumnae, should be busy young lady tomorrow room at 73O o'clock for all members interested in organ izing bowling league If enough interest is shown in this gathering the loop will become reality Jack McCbbon expert on navy statistics. tells me the tune, "Taps" known to almost everyone, was composed by General Butered in July of 1862 while the Union Army was in camp at Harrisons Landing in Vlrglma me generals reason the tune was that he did not Consider the old Distinguish Lights suggestive Of rest and sleep.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
DROVE MOORS OUT

Pedro de Cordoba, appearing to- day in Paramount's "Lowful Out laws" produced by Harry Sher- man and starring William Boyd in his character of Hopalong Cassidy, is descendant of Pedro de Cordoba, known as "El Gran Captain 6e Es- pana." who drove the Moors out of Spain in 1492.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21

Rosalind Russell one of the stars in "The Women, is thinking of writing book on "How to Win Feminine Friends and Keep Them. The local girl against those attering, complimentary remarks which flow so quickly and easily off woens tongues Don't forget
 she said compliments coming from the lips of woman o The words may be the same but the inference is, oh different "Never tell woman that she has but nine women out of ten will interpret it as slam In short, if you notice she has lost weight, then at some time another you considered her to be fat On the premise such chance remarks my dear, you look simply raviShing," you look we'll, what have you done to yourself I've you looking pretter" All of these point to the fact that the in question has outdone herself particular occasion, and the rest of the time she has looked like the inside of rag bag" Outside Of such little points of department the feminine friendships be successfully preserved is that of good comardeship plus detacEcd impersonal attitude Knowing too much about any other persons private life apt to lead to dsaster she said 'Ths particularly true in the case of women. The woman who knows the business of all her friends has frends
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
AUTUMN COMES
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER
Good Evening.

The grapes are ripening very fast, The summer days are over past, Flower gardens are almost gone, And friend soon the World Series iS on. The last rose of summer blooms alone The last straw hat is of in tone, All summer shades are faded and dead, For Autumn is here with its green and red. Look! the leaves begin to fall, School children shudder at the morning cal, The little woman wants new fall outfit this year, Oh now we know that Autumn is herel
 FEM. EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21

George Conlong, vet Chase emplOye and diligent president of the Association is vacationng this week. Mary Cimaglio is doing swell job plugging the first annual dinner dance of St. Lucys senior C. Y O. group. The affair is docketed for Way
 erly Friday night Helen Murphy of Charles Street is enlightening her friends on her experiences in Europe She returned day before the broke out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
EarbendeN

Plans have been completed foH another in the series of corned beef and cabbage suppers which have be- come traditional with the Washing ton Hill Earbenders. President Thomas Conway is in charge of aSs arrangements for the next affair which will be held October T in the Community House.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
BOWLING LEAGUES :
 START NEXT WEEK
Community Park Alleys, Completely Renovated,
 Open Tomorrow Night
Washington Hill
(NEA Radiophoto)

Repainted and renovated, the bowling alleys in the Washington Park Community House will be un- officially opened for the season Fri- day night. League play will start next Tuesday night when the Mems league will be reorganized.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21

Misses Catherine and Bridget Phelan, twin sisters and octogenari- ans, died within two days in their native Kilmacow, Fire. and were buried in the family burial plot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
Todsys Answers e
 cRANIUM CRACKERS
Problem on Comic Page

Your age and the year in which you were born added together makes 1889 (the date of the current year) and the year in which you were married plus the number of years married also equals this year, 1899. The total will be twice 1889, or 3878.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
By degrees (initialed) you may know them: B. F. A. lBachelor of Foreign Affairs) ....--....

B. F. A. (Bachelor of Foreign Affairs) .--.......
 
 M D. (Master of Dialect) ...-......... Dan Parker B. SIP Bachelor of Stepping) .....--Fred Astaire R. N. (Reserved Nut ............. Edna Mae Oliver B. Sep Bachelor of Scoops) ...... Walter Winchel M F. H. (NAaster For the Hunt) Adolf Hitler B. B. T. Bachelor of Baby Talk) Fanny Brice Man. D. Doctor of Manners) Emily Post B. D. S. Bachelor of Dummy Science) Edgar Bergen M G. (Master of Greetings) Grover Whalen B A. A. Bachelor of Animated Acton) Mickey Mouse
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-09-21
Anslvers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test questions printed on page 6.
 1. First cousin once re- moved.
 2. Alaska.
 3. Tennis.
 4. No, only One-fourth as much.
 5. Nineteenth.
 6. Eight o'clock a. m. 2. The Florida Keys. s. Hay-'rem; not har'-em. g. Richard E. Byrd. 10. An instrument designed to investigate the nature of the radiatiOns emitted by va rious sources of light.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-10

Keefe street, Miss Irene Reed, 2, of Cheshire, who were being tried on charge of blackmail.
 The charge was placed against the trio after they allegedly had at- temped to obtain $500 from Mrs. Gagnon in order ito pay back money embedded by Goldberg from an oil company" to a bonding company, as the reason was described by Defense Attorney William K. Lawlor.
 Much Evidence Admitted
 Admitting much of the evidence presented by Chief Inspector Joseph F. Stevens, County Detective Roland G. filling, Judge Theobald E. Conway accepted the statement of Prosecutor Charles R. Summa that this testimony would be re- lated in the states case as it de- veloped.
 Earlier, it appeared that Mrs. Gagnon would not take the stand. Defense counsel objected to this handling of the case and, just a short time before noon, the com- planning witness was brought into the aldermanic chamber where city court resumed when the regular courtroom was occupied by the com mon pleas court session.
 May Be Bound Over
 As Judge Conway recessed court at 1 o'clock, after both state and defense had rested, it appeared that all three defendants might be
 Continued on Page 9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-10
SITS 100 FEET UP
 DEMANDING JOB
l9-Year=Old Lad Perched on Bridge Girder in
 Cleveland

Cleveland, March 10-(UP)-Nine- teen year old Ray Stana perched himself 100 feet above traffic on a bridge span today and said he would not come down until somebody gives me a job" A cameraman climbed the perilous arch where Stana crouched, to photograph him. Stana was almost hidden by the bridges interlacing girders from persons be- low.
 The first word of his presence came from Sidney Seymour, IS, a friend. Seymour said Stana had told him two weeks ago that if he didn't find work soon he would climb the Detroit-3uperior high level bridge and sit on its top until he did.
 T thought he was kidding then, " Seymour said, but last night he said he was going to start today and that if I didn't believe it to come and see. ....
 'When I arrived, he was up there already"
 Stana took no food with him. Sey- mour said he would bring him some tomorrow morning if he still was aloft.
 Young Stana was reading during his vigil book "New Frontiers of the Mind." by Prof. J. J. Rhine. It concerns mental telepathy.