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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-13

Commenting on developments the New Orleans States the newspaper which rang up the curtain on the scene of corruption sad The outlook for honest citizens and taxpayers getting square deal brighter than it has been in years. All over the nation word spread that conditions here are worse than those unearthed in New York Kansas City and other places political house cleaning with elimination of graft, corruption and inefficiency may follow"
 Far-flung notifications began to appear Federal agents and investigators swarmed into the state G. men stood by expecting to be called momentarily. There seemed hope the Federal and State govern ments would get to the depths of the scandal center ing about charges Smith fraudently obtained $500 GOO from banks on university notes which he in turn used to cover his losses in wheat in the market.
 Leche, bulky, boisterous payboy, former soldier and baseball player came in governor at the age of 38 in 1886. His term had eleven months to run. Friendly and lkable, he quickly ended the states political terrorism left from Huey Longs day.
 Politicians and citizens therefore amazed when Gov. Leche seemed to lose his apomb following the States publication of the report university made material delivered by university truck to the house location in New Orleans. fingered by the i'm picaton, Leche ordered open court hearing which he said he would conduct himself.
 Speculation ran wild three days later when Leche announced Smith had resigned and fled leaving be- hind serious financial irregularities at the university Leche said his resignation would be temporarily postponed
 The following day, however, after hectic round of conferences Leche stepped out and left at once for his country home at Covington La. He had said he would go west as he was able maybe to Hawaii Subsequently he announced he had sus- pected financial irregularities at the university for many months but that there insufficient evidence to charge Smith when he resigned
 Bascay, the Louisiana political machine is un- changed since the Kngfish era It was never voted cut of power subjected an overhaulng Its chief change lay in the adoption of a few of the social graces which were alien to Huey. Now it lies within the of Earl Long to redeem Louisiana from the mess which his brother helped create and which seemingly has thrived under an overcoat of respect ability since his day.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-13
A NEWSPAPER STARTED TT

In the story behind the greatest political up- heaval and scandal Louisiana has known since the late Huey P Long decade ago fashioned his domin- ant political machine it is interesting to note that IL was newspaper crusade which uncovered the facts which led to the nasty turnover in administrations
 Resignations including that of Gov. Richard w. Leche who had previously announced he would sur render his office because of i'll health, indictments three arrests and the disappearance of the key fgure the president of Louisiana State Unversity-started the state within three weeks after newspaper accusa tions that the school was helping friend o Leche build house in New Orleans,
 Developments which followed brought Longs once spectacular brother Earl K. Long, in Governor. Leche before turning over his office announced that Dr. James Monroe Smith president of the university, had resigned and missing and started an mter- national police hunt for him. Smith subsequently surrendered in Canada aand was indicted for em- bezzlement of school funds.
 The grand jury has also returned indictments against Smiths wife relatives and broker. Fed eral state grand jury and private investigations were started
 Gov. Long appalled," by the "wrongdongs" !" launched his term with pledge to stamp out cor ruption and scandal and make those responsible pay
 All because a newspaper had the courage to pub fish the facts in the face of bitter condemnation from those in power in Louisiana.
 What else is involved in the Louisiana cataclySm remains to be The surface indications are that there is much corruption beneath. Supposedly the Federal investigation will be pushed to the hilt The zeal of state inquiry is problematical
 Gov Long is presented with unique opportunity, and his promise of ruthless purge from within indicates that he is alert to it. The Chief Execu- tive, unlike most other figures of the state govern ment not of Huey Longs political hench- He disagreed violently with the Kingfish's tactics, and prominently identified with the anti Long faction in Louisiana. Only after assassin's bullet eled the former Senator did Earl Long become reconcled with him. It that reconciliation which paved the way for Earl's selection Lieutenant Governor.
 Long is eager to be elected for the full fouryear gubernatoral term beginning next May. One of his first acts to announce he would throw state rue books open to public inspection thus brushing aside of the most controversial of the old dictator laws his brother enacted which closed the records of the state bond and tax board to public scrutiny.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-13
Horoscope The stars tnclins
 but do not eompsr"
FRIDAY. JULY IA, 1899

According to astrology this is rather an uncertain day in plane tary influences. One benefic aspect strongly dominates the active ad- verse tendencies.
 Aged persons may be susceptible to weather under this sway and they should be careful to conserve their energies. The death of be- loved statesman is prognosticated
 Labor is subject to unfavorable conditions. The movement of crope and the handling of cargoes may be hampered by union difficulties. Farmers should profit in certain agricultural areas.
 There is a sign supposed to stimu- late egotism and to encourage fault finding. The. government at Wash ington, D. C., may be strongly criti- cised for a courageous policy
 Under this configuration the in clination may be to tear down rather than to build up tradition and established usages. Tn the world of finance as well as that of poli- tics the tendency may be definitely iconoclastic.
 The Seers remind Americans tc study the philosophy of history as they defend the principles of de- mocracy Opportunity to safeguard fundamental ideals of the nation is presaged during the coming months.
 There is a promising sign for signing contracts and agreements. Autumn leases may be made with optimism today.
 Girls are assured that new ac- quaintances made this day may be fortunate, especially if they are young men of reliable character and high ambitions.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of changes, many of. which may have serious results. The wise will avoid what ever appears in the least hazardous.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be keen in mind and m- tiringly energetic. Many of these subjects of Cancer gain affluence and enjoy fame, but they may be extravagant in their ideas and habits of living. sa55i
 Copyright, 1939)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-13
DAILY LESSONS
 IN ENGLISH
By W. [. Go. ,-~

Words Often Misused: Do not say, q was too excited to answer" Say, 'I was too much excited to answer"
 Often Mispronounced: Elusive. Pronounce i-lu-siv, u as in cube, and not i-lu-Ziv.
 Often Misspelled: Outrageous; not ious nor gous.
 Synonyms: Notice (verg), heed, regard observe.
 Word Study: use word three times and it is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word: Embryonic; undeveloped. Pro- nounce em-bri-on-ik, as in men, both is as in it, o as in on, accent third syllable). Her talent was em- bryonic.'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-13
Answers on Page Six
Where Is He!

The Juneau police department has received a request for the where abouts of Ben Foster Parr, 25, height 5 feet 5 inches, dark complexion and weighing about 137 pounds.
 The request comes from Ben F. Parr, 2146 West Lee Street, Louis vile, Kentucky, who says the young man left for Juneau in 1886, in tending to prospect.
 The police department would like any information concerning Parr.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-13
CAPT. N0RD'S BODY g TO LIE IN STATE AT
 M0RTUARY HERE

The body of Capt. John Gus Nord, Alaska mariner who was drowned Hast Saturday night when an auto mobile in which he was passenger tipped into the Chilkat river at Flames, will lie in sta te at the Charles w. Carter Mortuary here this evening after T o'clock and to- morrow morning after o'clock so that friends may call to pay their last respects.
 Capt Nord's remains will be ta- ken south on the Baranof tomorrow evening for burial at Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-13
M Q D E k N ETIQUETTE E
 By Roberta Lss

O. Would a well-bred person rummage through articles on the counter of a store, leaving the ar ticles in a -turvy condition?
 A. Never. It requires a great amount of patience for salesman or saleswoman to withhold repri- mand, which a person such as this really deserves.
 Q. Is it permissible to send type written informal social notes?
 A. Yes; but formal social cor respondence or invitations should never be typewriter.
 Q. Should candles be used on the breakfast table?
 A. No.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-13
20 YEARS A s. Aso ,sss2
JULY 13, 1919

JULY 13, 1919
 A special from Washington to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer said that Secretary Redfield had ordered all vessels in the fisheries, lighthouse and coast survey service in Alaska to arm themselves and aid in catch ing fish pirates.
 Impetus to the movement for the establishment of additional steam ship service between Juneau and Sitka was expected to be given at the meeting of the Juneau Commer- cial Association to be held at the A. B. Hall.
 pr. Malcom E. Smith, formerly chief surgeon of the Alaska Engin- eering Commission at Nenana, and Mrs. Smith, were passengers on the Northwestern enroute back to their former home in Nenana.
 H. J. Turner, Mrs. Turner ana their children were leaving on the Northwestern for Skagway where they were to spend vacation stay ing at the Pullen House.
 Mrs. J. B. Bernhofer was south bound passenger on the Princess Mary.
 Mrs. E. M Policy was passen- ger for the south on the Princess Mary.
 Roger R. Lyon, storekeeper at the Perseverance Mine, resigned, his place being taken by Samuel Rosen- bluth.
 c. w. Hawkesworth, superinten- dent of Education under the Bu- reau of Education for this division, accompanied by Mrs. Hawkesworth, left for the south on the Princess Mary.
 Weather: Highest 53; lowest 53; cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-13
BOWLING TO BUILD HOUSE FOR CUSTOMS
 OFFICER AT TAkU

E. J. Bowling left for Taku this morning in his eighteen-fcot in board speedboat to construct a house for the Customs officer in that vicinity.
 Mrs Bowling accompanied her husband on the trip and in spare moments the two plan to do little fishing for pleasure.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-13
Whaf Is Your News ]. O.? By The Ap Feature Service

Each question counts 20; each part oJ q t,oo-pdrt question, 10. A score of 60 IS fair, 80, good.
 l. Name this retired army man who warned against "ene- mics within our gates"
 2. Who got $40,000 for a 500- mile drive?
 3. Does Outer Mongolia have a mutual assistance" pact with (a) Japan, (b) Russia or (c) Nationalist China?
 4. Under what circumstances did Tommy Smith disappear?
 5. Why was a baseball game in Detroit picketed?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-13

Our idea of a conservative is the fellow who is waiting for July before he drains the alcohol out o his radiator
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-13

WPA according to some scholars, was first tried ty the ancient Egyptians Pyramid building probably condemned by the economic royalists of that day as mere boondogglng.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-13

Flash From the Labor Front!-Headline in the good old New York Times: Japanese Beetles About To Strike
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-13
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. C. Gordon

1. What two ex-Presidents of the United States both died on the same day?
 2. What western city is the larg- est interior cotton market in the U. S.?
 3. A furlong is equivalent to how many feet?
 4. Who were Aramis, Porthos, and Athos?
 5. Of what is the United King dom composed?
 ANSWERS
 1. Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both died on July 4, 1926. 2. Dallas, Texas.
 3. 66O feet.
 4. The Three Musketeers. 5. England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and the Channel Insect pests are estimated to ruin about 10 percent of the worlds potential food supply each year. Emnire Want Adc Rr;po pac,,yts
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-13
ONE COMING IN
 ABOARD ELECTRA

One passenger is due here from Fairbanks this afternoon on the reg ular Thursday schedule flight of Pacific Alaska Airways.
 R. c. Ragel is coming in with pi- lots Murray Stuart and Burton Lien.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-13
eHapt=
 Birthday

The Empire extends consrdtala- lions and Jest tcishes foday, fhen birthday anniUersary, to the fol- lotoing:
 JULY 13 Mrs. Charles G. Warner
 Lucille Lynch
 Arnold Swanson
 Mrs. Eva Mackey Sylvester T. Nadeau
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-07-13

Empire Want Ads Bring Results.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-20
MOFFETT BY KAYO;
 KING, LYNCH TONIGHT

New Haven, Conn, Oct. 20.-)UP( Red Moffet, 139, Devon, knocked out Bobby Silvestri. 137, Miami. in the second round of a scheduled six round bout here last night.
 New Britain, Conn, Oct. 20.-- (UP)-Howell King, New England middleweight champion. meets Joe Butch" Lynch, New Jersey. in the featured 10-round bout on boxing card here tonight.
 Joe Ghnouly, St. Louis, faces Sixto Morales. Cuban lightweight in 10-round semi-final.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-20
coLLEGIANs GO CONTINENTAL

Philadelphia CUP)-Novelty stores and pedd.ers are dyoing c thriving business selling imitation foreign automobile license plates. High school and college students who formerly painted their cars with wisecracks have gone continental
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-20
Today's Sport Parade
Don Herring
By HENRY McLEMORE United Press Staff Correspondent)

Now listen Major Neyland, you coach Tennessee and since Jack Sutherland quit coaching, all I've heard are nice things about you; what I hear is, when you add it up, that you are the No. coach of America today. I'm beginning to suspect you don't know ho-' good you are-and how is your wife.
 Neyland-My wife has nothing to do with this ball game but since you have put me on the spot want to say"
 McLemore-There's one important thing I want to know. Does your lovely wife still cook good biscuits and mother thing
 Neyland-So you call me sphinx with all those funny little things you fellows use when you want to show a person up in print. We'll now I want to tell you something, MT. McLemore-
 McLemore (breathlessly) Just tell me the one little thing I should know.
 Neyland-Why don't you go to sleep?
 (End-Both McLemore and Ney- land went to sleep. And, if we know our readers, so did they0
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-20

Knoxville, Tenn, Oct. 20-(UP)- This is a transcript of an interview between a touring New York sports writer and the only living Dixie groomed Sphinx in or out of cap- tivity.
 Sphinx: At this time of the year the south is very lovely. You know when the fall comes to the smokies Well there's something about it that just gets you. Now
 S. w.: How about the Tennessee Alabama game? I came all the way down here from the biggest small town in the world, what's going tc happen in this game.
 Sphinx: You speak of the biggest small towa in, the world. Now let me tell you something
 s. w.: That's just what I want you to do. Tell me something. want tc know what you think of the foot ball game. You know. Tennessee against Alabama.
 Sphinx: Could it so happen you are newspaper man? Now, I want to tell you about newspaper men You're back in the south right now young fellow, and the south has pro- duced some great newspaper men. want to tell you
 Big Time Stuff
 s. w.: Please. I'm really interest ed in this game. To me, speaking just as a fan, it is the biggest game of the year, I'd like to tell the people what's going to happen, or, just as g guess, what might happen. and don't know who. could give me g better line on the game.
 Sphinx: Now don't get it into your head. . It so happens know about you. want to tell you what oul people down here thnik about that biggest small town stuff. I want te tell you this
 s. w.: Please, please, Mister I just want to know what you think of the Tennessee Alabama game? Just tel me what you think.
 Sphinx:-All right, McLemore. Yor have been calling me the Sphinx al night and, I have been watching you write. Of course, I'm Neylano Editors note: Major Bob Neyland coach of the Tennessee football team) and you are trying to put me on the spot. How do I know whether we can win or not? Wouldn' I be an awful mug to come out and say a lot of fancy things just to make a lot of people happy in ad- vance. and then get beaten?
 s. W. (Beg pardon, Mel cLemore)-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-20
MedDick May Be
 Traded By Cards

St. Louis, Oct. 20.-UP)- Outfielder Joe Medwick. highest paid player on the St. Louis Cardinals roster, was on the trading block today according to President Sam Breadon. T wouldn't hesitate to trade taim," Breadon said, "as lcng as the deal would strengthen the Cards"
 Breadon indicated that trade proposals have been made for Medwick. ,.-. .,t. .J.
 The Cards are not interested in cash for Medwick, but must have his equivalent in playing strength, Breadon said.
 we would need a replace ment for Joe in the Outfield," he added, "an1 we also would demand good shOrtstop or sec- ond baseman."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-20
|NAUCATUCK READY
 FOR TORRINCTON

Naugatuck, Oct. 20.-The Nauga- tuck high grid team faces Tor rington at Recreation field tomor- row and despite the Eoleymen's tri- umph last week over Wilby high many fans expect the visitors will win. Local supporters arc hopeful that the triumph last week. the first one of the season for Coach Peter J. Foley's inexperienced team, will give the eleven more confidnce and that this will be shown in their play.
 Naugatuck looked woefully weak against Wilby in the first half of the game last Saturday and expect for bad breaks the Leemen would have scored at least one.
 Torrington is rated stronger than Wilby and there is no doubt that the Garnet will have to show much improvement if they hope to win tomorrow. The game will start at 2:30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-20
7hisSporting
 World
Cash In" With Katz
BY JOHN A. CLUNEY

Two weeks ago. boy to town with and of the folks with his parents several years ago. in the neither are they common plenty of color to Maxe Kaz besides 
 holds of kind for New York Maybe running around Central actually that type of work at the s2nd Street YHA
  the metropolitan and could Chick sse handba the favorite indoor 
 Bu a but-he fight At Buckingham Hall he Friday following him Bridgeport and he stopped n weighs 160 pounds seems Waterbury idols with sport including Buddy Fauke Kid Johnny Shugrue Mickey Irish Eddie Doan, Dick Trcotte be headed plenty the buldup matchmaking for "setups"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-20
AUBURN ARRIVES AT MANHATTAN
Visitors to New York Have Slight Choice to De-
 feat Jaspers

New York, Oct. 20-(UP)-Au- burns 'Travelin' Tigers" who haven't played at home since 1886, arrived here today with all signs pointing to their initial victory over an eastern opponent when they tan- gle with Manhattan at the Polo Grounds Saturday.
 The southern team has failed six times in its quest for an eastern victim. They bowed to Army in 1922 and 1923, were defeated by George Washington in '33, were held to a pair of ties by Villanova and then lost to them 25-12 last year.
 But Saturday may be the day. Au- burn has its best team in years sparked by an ace kicker in Dick McGowen, left halfback. McGowen averaged 53.5 yardJ against Birming- ham-Southern, 539 against Tulane, and blocked punt in the Mississippi State game last week held his aver age down to 40. Capt. Milton Howell at guard, George Kenmore and Carl Harper, backs, and Hal Morgan at center are other standouts.
 Coach Jack Meagher, who sticks closer to the Notre Dame system than any other Rockne pupil in the south, believes the way to make good football teams is to play stiff opponents all season. He doesn't want any "breathers" on his schedule, be- cause he thinks they leave a bad taste with the fans and he knows the players themselves don't like to engage an easy mark.
 Manhattan, after two defeats in three starts, is expected to reach its peak for the Auburn battle. Despite losing, TO to Duquesne last week, Manhattan was the better-looking club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-20
BULLDOGS WORK OUT

The South End Bulldog Juniors will hold another basketball prac- tice tonight under the coaching of Albert Star" Damelio. The work out will be held at the home floor of the Bulldogs, namely the Boys Club at 5:30. The following play CTS are asked to be at the club at 5:15: Sammy Procopion Jackie Ermida. Joe Mullaly, Gerald Caul- field, Al Schiavone, Jackie Travers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-20
POWermen Start 1939-4O Bowling Season Today

The curtain will rise on the 1889. l940 season of the Connecticut Light and Power company's local depart ment bowling league at Sena's alleys on North Main street tonight al 515 o'clock.
 Tom Flanagan, welfare supervisor of the power company, who is chair man of the league has the assistance of a hustling bowling committee in Bob Nelson, Jack Roberts, Ben Goldstein, Anthonly Colucci, George Brownu and Bill Schandelmaier. Ole Martel vii ltake care of the secre- tarial duties while Ted By will be back at his old post as treasurer.
 To accommodate the many bowlers who handed in applications, the bowling committee found it neces- sary to organize league of one hun- dred obwlers or twenty teams, each team having five members which makes the largest league operating in the city.
 The league, as in the past, will he conducted won a handicap basis with the point system of scoring to be continued, one point being awarded fo reach game won and point for the high team total pinfall in each match, which accounts for the great competitive spirit in the league.
 The power company employees are known as great bowling enthusiasts and the bowling committee is confi- dent that they have organized an- other league on par with those in the past that have staged such great races and in order to make the com- petition keen. the committee has ar- ranged to award the most attractive weekly and seasons prizes in Its his- tory. In accordance with the leagues custom. the seasons prizes will be presented at the annual banquet which Is always the grand finale to the leagues activities at the end of the season.
 The teams line up as follows:
 Sales Engineers-Mills (captain) Byron, Dean, Keller, Lagerquist.
 Garage-G. Beckley (captain), Mo- Donald, G. Harrington, Schandel- maier, May.
 District Engineers-Beardslee (cap- tain), Lynch, Dwyer, W. Nelson, Monaghan.
 Line A--McLean (captain), Bren- nan, Winslow, W. Dums c h o t t. Dousky.
 Dispatchers - Robison (captain), i, Moriarty, Pickles. Weston, Grove, ST.
 Test-R. O'Neil (captain), Mc- Nulty, Blum. Welton. J. Joy.
 Meter-Hyland (captain), Colucci, Baxter, Boppeler, Culhane.
 Sales A-Bob Nelson (captain) Mellor, Darroch, Mcintyre. Poor.
 Construction Al. Roberts (cap- tain), F. Synott. Stokes, MacWilliam, Deegan.
 Collectors - Goldstein (captain), Kearney, Knight Moulliet, Duff.
 Meter B-Devito captain), Lee, Fl Valerie, McNellis, Kiely.
 Sale B-Herr (captain), Delzell, Comstock. Harrison. Egan.
 Construction B-Reno (captain), Chritolini, Reynolds, Grover, Jr.. Daversa.
 Meter Readers-E. O'Neil (cap- tain), Burr, Dillon, Doran, Vollone.
 Service Appliances-Huey (cap- tain), Ahearn. R. Melon, Lauro. J. DumSchott.
 Storeroom-Leroy (captain). Cali peau, Kelsey, Pilkingon, Humphrie.
 s. s. Operators-Barnes (captain) Keyerman. Hemingway. Bray, Beck.
 Line B-Owens (captain), Rein hard. Brown, Gervai. N. Valerie. ~
 Production--Hicock (captain) K. Beckley, Watt. Larson. H. Bergen.
 Welfare - Jones (captain), F. Smith, Flanagan. Richter. P. Lewis.