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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
DIpHTHERIA IN CHECK; NO NEW
 CASES DEVELOP
Definite Answer on Scope of Epidemic 10 Be
 Known Soon

Although no 1...y cases of diph- theria have developed in Juneau since the six discovered last week end. the Territorial Department of Health stressed today that the epi- demic could not be considered as definitely checked until at the end of two to five day incubation per- iod.
 As all known cases were quaran- tined Sunday and no contacts made with them after that, a certain ans wer to the question of whether there will be more cases will be known Fri day, at the latest.
 Up to thi rtasefp7gmfwywypwpy Up to this afternoon Schick tests had been given at the Juneau Health Center to 480 children and 225 ad- ults. Toxoid treatment has been ad- ministered to ITO. At Douglas, 95 took Schick tests and 75 were im- munized. Completion of the diph- theria prevention work at Doug las will take place at the school there between and 5 o'clock this afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
.D0DGE'5 WIDOW
 GIVEN FORTUNE
 IN COURT CASE
Former S15-a-W Week Hello Girl Awarded Share of
 Mofor Esfate

PONTIAC, Mich, Jan. 11.-Mrs. Annie Laurine Dodge, the former $15-a-week telephone operator. who was the wife of Daniel C.. Dodge for eleven days, has won the widows share of the motor fortune. esti- mated at between $4oO,Oo0.o0O and $sOO,ooo.OOO.
 Dodge was injured by a dynamite explosion last August at his sum- mer lodge and was drowned when he fell from a boat taking him to a doctor.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
MOVIE FIRM WILL
 SPEND HUGE SUM

MIHMI BEACH, Fla, Jan. 11.- Stanton Griffis, chairman of the executive committee of Paramount Pictures, said the organization would spend thirty million dollars in 1889 and produce pictures in England as we'll as Hollywood for the first time.
 It also will introduce new Italian star, Isa Miranda. Her first picture will be Hotel Imperial"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
SPAN. FORCES RETIRE FROM
 MONT BLANC
Historic CataIonian l Town Being Left fo Insur-
 gents Is Report

HENDAYE, Jan. 11.-Spanish Government troops, according to Insurgents reports received here, are said to be retiring from the historic Catalonian town of Mont Blanc, the mountain pass obstacle to the Insurgent advance on the Mediterranean port of Tarragona.
 Mont Blanc is only 80 miles from Tarragona which port is now said to be besieged on three sides.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
HUNGARY GIVES
 OUT WARNING TO
 CzECH0sI0vAkIA
Any Future Violation Of Frontier Rights Will
 Mean Invasion

BUDAPEST Jan 1.-The Inde- pendent Hungarian news service In- formacio reports that Hungary has warned Czechosloyakia that another violation of the Hungarian frontier by Czechs will be answered hy prompt invasion.
 A quarrel centers over the border established between Hungary and Czechoslovakia by the Vienna agree ment on November 3 in which part of Czechoslovakia was ceded to Hun- gary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
QUICK GLANCE ON FORECASTS,
 PRESENT YEAR
Experts Point 10 Certain Trends fhdf Are Evi-
 dent During 1939

NEW YORK, Jan. 11.-What does the present year, just started, hold forth? No one can say for sure, but certain events have been scheduled, certain trends are evident. certain background movements can be dis cerned by the expert. on these bases, here is look at the new year.
 Business
 Most business leaders look for con- tinued business improvement in 1899 but say that much depends on con- gressional and foreign developments.
 Twelve Wall Street economists at luncheon all made guesses as to what the Federal Reserve Boards monthly industrial production in- dex would average for the first six months of 1889. The guesses ran from 100 to 110, the average about
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
BITTER ATTACK ON NOMINATION,
 FRANK MURPHY
Republican Representa- five of Michigan Takes
 Up Labor Policies

WASHINGTON, Jan. II. n The House today heard, bitter attacks by Representative c. E. Hoffman, Re- publican of Massachusetts, on the labor policies and political back ground of Frank Murphy, former Michigan Governor and nominated for Attorney General.
 ''The record shows that Frank Murphy failed to perform his duty as Governor of the state, betrayed his people and left many of them at the mercy ! of armed invaders, J said Representative Hoffman.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
Say War Indicated
 In5pring
Two American Ambdssd- dors Express Their Views
 at Secret Session

WASHINGTON, Jan. Il. - One member of the Senate Military Committee revealed that Ambassa- dors Kennedy and Bullitt, said grave developments in Europe indicated another world war may begin dur ing the coming spring.
 The two Ambassadors were pres- ent at secret session of the Mili- tary Affairs Committees of both the Senate and House yesterday afternoon and privately expressed their convictions regarding Euro pean affairs.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
JAPAN CLAIMS CHINA FORCES ARE REFUSED
Atfaeks to Reedpfure Chdngehow Beaten Off,
 U. S. Is Turned Down

SHANGHAI, Jan. 1.-The Japa- nese military spokesman declares that the Japanese forces have de- cisively defeated the Chinese forces who are attempting to recapture Hangchow. 100 miles southwest of Shanghai.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
pope's Nomination
 Given Partial 0kah

WASHINGTON, Jan. Il. - The Senate committee has approved of the nomination of former Sem ator James P. Pope of Idaho to membership on the IVA Board of directors.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
HORSES AND HUSBANDS

OMAHA, Neb.More care is shown in buying horse than some girls exercise in selecting husbands. said District Judge Rhoades when grant, ing divorces ending two schoolgirl elpoments. W
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
RELIEF BILL
 UP IN HOUSE
 ON THURSDAY

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.--At the meeting of the House tomorrow the SIPS ,OO0,O ,OOO work relief bill will be given chance on the floor.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11
POSSESSION OF U. S.
 UNIVERSITY IS KEPT

SHANGHAI, Jan. II.--M. s. Bates, American professor of history in Ranking University, reports that armed chaos" existed in the Man. king region, which the Japanese
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-01-11

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Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-06
Counties And
Towns ToGet
Rail Taxes
Daily Dispatch Bureau.
In the Sir Walter Hotel
nv n TVNN NTGRET

Raleigh, Feb 6.-Five eastern Car.
DINA counties and a dozen or more
towns will have q chance to collect
some long overdue taxes if Senator
Iarkins' bill goes through the House
as easily as it passed the Senate. The
bill permits counties and municipal
tiles to compromise tax claims a.
gainst railroad companies in which
the State of North Carolina owns a
majority of the stock. There is only
one railroad affected. The Atlantic
and North Carolina, better known as
the "Mullet Line" 1t traverses the
five counties of Wayne, Jones, Lenior,
Craven and Carteret. The story back
of the story is this:
When the Norfolk Southern was OPP
Grating the A. & N. G. under lease,
the MS was liable for all taxes, just
the same as if it had owned the road
outright. When the State cancelled the
lease because the MS was so badly be-
hind in rental payments, as well as
taxes, there was something like $500
600 due the counties and cities, ex-
elusive of interest and penalties. The
road has practically enough money to
pay that tax bill, but the Reconstruc-
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-06

Plenty of good New Dealers are fret
led. 100.
To say the least, the thing was
presidentially tactless.
Openly Arrived At.
1t is constitutional that the Presi-
dent cannot declare war; it takes Con-
gress 20 DO that.
Yet it furthermore is notorious that
the President can take the country SO
close to war that Congress cannot
avoid declaring it. That is why states
men like Representative Louis Lud-
low of Indiana have tried to require
a popular vote to precede a, war de?
Liaration.
But that will take a constitutional
amendment. Slow work.
Our anti-war folk are afraid of
war before such an amendment can
DC adopted.
They do not believe that President
Roosevelt wants war; to be sure. What
they fear is that the President, by a
series of secret international COM
pacts, will involve the United States
in international bclligency.
Nobody imagines that President
w LSOH WdlI0O A1lSIlCdH DdIllClpd-
ton in the World War in the 1900
Teens.
The theory is that, by confidential
tinkering with the situation, he final
ly involved Uncle Samuel-or could
not help doing so. His motto was
open covenants, openly agreed to-"
Only, they weren't open and they
weren't openly agreed to.
Popular Opinion Lacking.
These "q.t" bargains, between for
eign offices and state departments,
without public opinion back of them,
don't hold water.
Old world cabinets arc very muc!.
addicted 20 them.
Apparently we are entering into ore
of them with the democratic powers !"
All right, we are on the side of the
democracies.
1t looks like getting us into u war,
however. Look how the Ger man an
Italian governmentally controlled
press reacts to President Roosevelt s
conference with the Senates Military
Affairs mittee-which It doesn' t
know any more about than we do.
We had better know about them.
can syn1pathize with our military
affairs committeeman, who want pub
;city.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-06
Trend Low In
Cotton Prices

New York, Feb. 6.-(AP)-Cotton
futures opened one to three points
higher on buying by the trade, Bonn
bay and Wall Street Offerings were
made by the South, commission
houses and Liverpool. March eased
from 8.47 to 8.44 for a net loss of
two around mid-morning, when the
general market was two lower to one
higher. Around noon, prices were
three points lower to one higher.
March at 8.43 was three points net
over, and off four points from the
opening call.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-06
Utility Sale
Lifts Stocks

New York, Feb. 6.-(AP)- The
stock market took rallying cue from
the utilities today as a number of the
latter issues pushed into new high
ground for more than a year, with
gains of one to seven points at the
best!s The sharp run-ulc inspired pro-
fit-taking, however, and top marks
were shaded in many cases around
noon. Prices stiffened again around
the fourth hour. Volume dwindled
after a fairly lively opening.
Touching off the sprint in the
utility group was the weekend an
nouncement that the long battle be-
tween Commonwealth & Southern and
the IVA had ended. Financial quar-
ters, consequently, saw signs of great
err cooperation between the govern
ment and the power companies as
well as other industries.
Utility and rail loans exhibited
strength in the bond department.
Ia
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-06

act authorizing the counties and
municipalities to accept such pay
ment and remit the charges.
The bill is expected to have smooth
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-06

ton Finance Corporation has had first
claim on, it. Agreement. has now been
reached, according to sponsors of the
legislation, whereby RFC will release
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-06

sailing in the House early this week.
and tax collectors of the units involv-
ed may look forward to early settle
mentS. ig
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-06

enough money to pay the principal
tax claims, without interest, cost or
penalties, and it was deemed advisable
by legal authorities to have a special
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-02-06
Senate Mad Over
FDR's Procedures

Continued from Page Cne.)
,er INTO.
Not alone are Republicans and anti
administration Democrats niffed
The Nome nugget., 1939-07-12
Mirow Air Service
 Activities

July 10 Pilot Curly Martin flew Joe BellvieW and Mel Joliffe to Deeering, carrying freight and mail. J. Strittmatter was a round trip passenger to Candle
 July l1-Pilot Martin flew Joe Dexter to Golovin and returned to Nome with Al Doyle from Council for medical attention.
 July 10 Pilot Hans Mirow made a trip to Teller, Wales and return. taking Martin Jorgensen to Teller.
 July ll-Pilot Mirow flew Vir gil Farrell to Wales and return ed him to Nome.
The Nome nugget., 1939-07-12

Charles J. Gibbs of the Inter- nal Revenue Bureau, of Seattle, Win, arrived by plane from Ruby yesterday, after completing sur vey of the entire Yukon River country
 He is operating under orders from Washington, D. C. making a survey of conditions throughout Alaska. Leaving Seattle, May g, he has covered the entire South eastern and Southwestern coun- try, in addition to the Interior. At present he is continuing his survey in the Nome section.
The Nome nugget., 1939-07-12

Today it is reported that the tramroad from Nome to Bunker Hill, end of the line, was op- ened for traffic. Glaciers caused by the heavy snowfall last win ter is the cause of the lateness of the track getting into shape. It is also reported that the first load of freight is expected to be hauled to Bunker Hill to- morrow.
The Nome nugget., 1939-07-12
NEWS ITEMS

The PAA Electra arrived Nome Tuesday from Fairbanks with the following passengers and first class mail: R. Scarbor- ough Ground tripper), Mrs. O. M. Powell, Mother Mary Zelma Fri zell Two passengers from Ruby were Chuck Huntley, radio tech nician for the PAA enroute to Fairbanks, and Charles J. Gibbs. Outgoing passengers for Fair banks were Aeronautics Inspect or Charles Burnett and C.. M Wells. The plane left Tuesday af- ternoon.
The Nome nugget., 1939-07-12
NOTICE

The Nome Nugget has just com pleted the printing of new legal forms on card board, they are for use when owners of mining pro perty lease to other parties, and are termed Availability Notices for wages and other debts con- tracted by leasees. They are for sale at 50S each or 3 for $1.00
The Nome nugget., 1939-07-12

Custodian of the government post office and court house at Nome, Guy E. Mish, is in receipt of a telegram from o. s. Sulli- van, Collector of Internal Rev enue for Alaska, that he will ar rive at Nome about July 18th aboard the government boat North Star, and will remain here about ten days.
The Nome nugget., 1939-07-12

Rumor has it today that Her bert Engstrom, while mining on upper Nome River uncovered a 72-ounce gold nugget. That's a lot of gold for a rumor, so by Fridays issue the Nugget will try to find out whether it is fact or fiction.
The Nome nugget., 1939-07-12

Dr. l.. W. Hines, Optometrist of Anchorage is now in Nome. Of- fees in Public Heath Nurse of flee in City Hall. Leaving Sun day, July 16. Early appointments advised.
The Nome nugget., 1939-07-12
FOR SALE

Embroidered Chinese mandar- in coat, new, suitable for evening wrap, S22.50.
 Ladies' bicycle, fine condition. 5000
 Camera, postcard size, uses film pack. extra fine lens, S7.50. Inquire Mahan's Beauty Shop
The Nome nugget., 1939-07-12
NOTICE

That unique and humorous. and typical Alaskan stationery "Sourdough Roadhouse Letter heads and Envelopes, have been brought strictly uptodate, and are now available at the Nugget of]- ce.
The Nome nugget., 1939-07-12

Card sharps are to be banish- ed from American Line vessels in the future. The New Deal at sea.
The Nome nugget., 1939-07-12

The Nome Nugget Job Print ing Department has just finished printing a number of tax receipts for the City of Nome. We say that now is the time for all good men to go and pay their delin- quent taxes.
The Nome nugget., 1939-07-12
FOR SALE

A brand new Frisco Standard, 10 h.p. heavy duty, marine en- zine. Inquire St. JOseph's Cath ollie Church.
The Nome nugget., 1939-07-12

The U. s. Engineers engaged in constructing a jetty on the east side of Snake River have had to suspend work tempor- arily due to the storm.
The Nome nugget., 1939-07-12

They say New York high school students lack ability to pronounce properly. Sperls their woik, eh?
The Nome nugget., 1939-07-12

An arrival at the Nome air port is MT. Piper and his two sons, of Chicago. They came fly ng their own plane, a Lockheed.
The Nome nugget., 1939-07-12

A "behind-t the -eight-ball' club has been started in Philadelphia. Members are probably just wait ing for a break.
The Nome nugget., 1939-07-12

Note where a fellow was el- ected president of a corset club. That's no doubt a straight-laced organization.
The Nome nugget., 1939-07-12

Al Doyle, from Council, was admitted to the local hospital to undergo treatment for eye trouble.
The Nome nugget., 1939-07-12

For Meals Bring Your Friends To The NORTH POLE BAKERY
The Nome nugget., 1939-07-12

(Note; All sailings subject to change without notce
 JOE HARNISH, Agent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-25
On The Defensive

The popularity of Mayor Jasper Mc- Lew of Bridgeport throughout the state may still be about at the same level 1t was last November, when it reached a new high in Connecticut politics, but it faces a severe test. Once more the state learns that when Bridgeport wants the Legislature to do certain things that will be to the city's benefit and enable the administration to keep its books balanced and its tax rate down 1t goes after them with hammer and tongs. Witness the visit of Mayor McLevy to Hartford this week to demand legislative action on Bridgeports refunding bond issue,
 The fiery Socialist executive did take exception to the financial accounting given the legislative finance committee, but he did 1t in such fashion that even Governor Raymond E. Baldwin was forced to take notice All of which simply proves that Mayor McLevy is con cerned about the immediate situation. We wouldn't say that he was concerned primarily about his political future, for we believe that he is honest in ms endeavor for good, honest government. But such concession doeS not nave to admit that his methods of financing and refinancing are without fault.
 There never was much attention paid to how the McLevy administration was achieving low-cost government, except that everyone knew that advantage was being taken of everything from federal government aid down to legislative approval of such things as putting street and bridge maintenance under the State Highway Department. Now the city Is faced with a possible three-mill tax rate increase If It's plan for refunding many bond issues is not approved. Most of the state doesn't object to such financial procedure it's been done pretty .gener- ally. But when comparative figures show discrepancies, many communities realize that after all Bridgeport is num- dane and not of astral stuff, too.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-25
Something To It

Once more the constable fee system comes in for severe criticism. This time 1t was in the Court of Common Pleas in New Haven. Judge Raymond J. Devlin was the critic. He called North Bran- ford's fee system a racket. We doubt very much If Judge Devlin would have used this expression If he were not dis- gusted with the facts brought to hls at- tention. He Is not the type of justice who speaks out SO plainly without being deeply moved by circumstances
 Once more we are presented with facts which make urgent the minor court reform that has been so long coming in this state. We have no grievance With North Branford. This writer has never run up against the law in that town. We are not singling 1t out now for particular uncomplimentary attention. But when a fudge of the Common Pleas courts of this state has to brand the type of justice meted out in a small town as a racket" then 1t is high time that we did some thing about the system which allows such "rackets' to flourish.
 We don't need to dig down into this particular case, for it's probably no diff ferent than a good many others. It ifl- wolves constables, justices of the peace, fines, costs of the court, and law officers fees All these things can go to make up orderly justice with which the accused can find no complaint. But when law officers zeal Is purely mercenary the ends of justice are defeated and the motorist Is usually the one to suffer, url- justly, too. If more judges would follow the example of Judge Devlin, there would be no need for automobile clubs to issue warning about passing through certain Connecticut towns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-25
Killing Crows

They are trying to get rid of the crows in northern Colorado, Airplanes flush flocks of them from their roasting places. AS they fly about in confusion, volunteer hunters on the ground let go with their guns and large numbers of crows are killed. In one of the first experimental raids, it is reported, 100 men, armed with shotguns, Killed about 1000 crows.
 The authorities no doubt know what they are doing. There are probably too many crows there at the present time. But the exterminators should be care full not to carry their work too far. The crow, formerly regarded as corn thief and bad actor generally, is now recog- nized by scientists as beneficial bird and true friend of the farmer. It eats vast numbers of injurious insects, earn ing many times over the pay 1t takes from the farmer in grain. If the birds are actually exterminated, and not merely reduced in numbers, the people of that region are likely to find their insect enemies gaining on them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-25

weather, night landing at Panama and Lima, and arrived on schedule at Santi- ago early on February G." This required extraordinary ability, devotion to duty and excellent leadership" The service rendered was a mission of mercy" It reflected, said the citation, "great credit upon the military service"
 The plane, it may be added, was a bomber. Here was a job requiring all the nerve, skill and strength a soldier flyer could muster, and one which must have given far more personal satisfaction than bombing peaceful city or a high way full of refugees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-25
Current Comment

We are cowfaces, deadpans and sourpusses. --Dr. Hubert oreavcs Of Yale on the
 poor standing of Americans as
 conversationalistg.
 The nations crime bill is ti20 per capita per year w. II. D. Lester, United States
 Federal Bureau Of Investigation
 agent. lie was so thrilled he turned green.
 -Joy Hodges, stage and screen
 songstress, or her engagement to
 Actor Lee Bowman.
 Ten cents Is aii c football game at Chicago is worth. -Yfitz crisier, Michigan grid coach,
 commenting on the HutchIns
 pian. This hail Is honored by my pres- ciice. Mad Editor Julius Gtreicber in 6 speech at the University Of Berlin. Seat c pore next to q bore be- cause no bore thinks he's q bore and will try 10 Outsiiine the other, --Elsa Maxwell or successful parties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-25

 and Answers
ns FREpERlcR nl. kERRY

Enclose . three-csns stamp for reply when addressing any ques. ton Of fact or Information Co Che Waterbury Democrats Service Bu- reau at Washington. Legal and medical advice cannot he given, nor can extended research he un~ dertaken. Be sure all naall Is ad- dressed Go the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU- REAU, l0lS Thirteenth Street, Washington, ID. c.
 a. What Is the annual salary of the superintendent of schools of New York citye
 A. $20,O00.
 e. What position did Henry Ford hold when he began to experiment with building automobilesg
 A. He was an engineer employed by the Edison Electric company at SIS per month.
 e, When did kerosene come into general use for lighting in the United Statess
 A. About 1860.
 e. Please give brief description of Port Arthur, Texas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-25
We Educate an Englishman

It seems to be an old international custom for returned travellers either to lecture or to write books about the lands they have recently visited and the people they have observed there. Hector Boli- tho, British author and lecturer on the British royal family, has more original plan
 Bolitho has been in this country lately telling American audiences how nice the British royal family Is, how hard its members work, how simply and pleasant ly they live, and so on. It has been a popular subject, apparently, in spite of the fact that 1t might possibly be re- garded in some quarters as slightly on the propaganda side.
 While he has talked to us, MT. Bolitho politely says, he has learned much. When he gets back to England he intends to lecture, not about Americans, but about the wonderful education" he received in America. There's talk We think we'd like to hear. Maybe he'll write a book about 1t.