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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-11

Newspaper headlines the 21st anniversary of the Armistice are full of the news of warning as if in echo of 19l8s last shot of imminent battles in Belgium In Europe the fruits of the Armistice and of the terrible war which it brought to a close are bitter
 But in America, have kept the Armstice. Today we celebrate it have in each of the 20 foregoing years with a firm resolve to keep it for all time Americas farewell to arms. Despite what is happening to the rest of the world there is no more war spirit abroad in the United States than there was 10 years ago or 20 years ago
 In Europe the monuments to the heroes of the World War and of all the earlier wars on that bloodies of continents aren't in sight today. They have been piled about by sandbags to protect them from destruction in the new
 If we can look forward to Armistice Day 1940 and still see peace for our nation as most of us believe we can, this is. joyous day in America, bought with the blood and suffering of young men who if they did not make the world safe for De- mocracy, at any rate taught the United States that this side of the oeeals the best place to preserve and enjoy that ideal
 America today observes the Armistice proudly. It is one of the few nations this troubled globe that
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-11
We Have Enough Troubles
Philadelphia Record)


 Finland, because of in Europe, may not be able to act host for the next Olympic games
 Detroit, Michigan, has been suggested as a sub stitute, but there seems to be some reluctance on the part of that city to jump at this chance to become the center of the athletic world for season
 We can well understand the hesitation The Olympic games are often spoken of as way to pro- mote understanding and goodwill between nations. The record does not bear that out
 From the first to the last they have been scenes of raging controversies between the representatives of various nations That's in peacetime Imagine them during
 Charges of cheating discrimination poor sports manship and violence have attended every one When each Olympics closes it leaves bad taste in the mouth and the conviction that if the nations can't get along the sports field they cant get along anywhere.
 Detroit, like the rest of American cities, has enough troubles Having the Olympic games in town would be about restful having peace conference" the Battle of Waterloo with the original cast
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-11
NJ 0 D F k N ETiQUE I E
 By Roberta Lee

Q. Is a person justified in losing his temper at the stupidity of some clerk or saleswoman?
 A. No. ITO be angry is to revenge the fault of others upon ourselves. 7 No matter how much we are pro- voked, remember that self-control is virtue worth cultivating.
 Q. What should a person say when introduced to the same per son for the second time?
 A. Thank you, but I have al- ready had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Jones'"
 Q. When passing a pitcher, or any other receptacle with handle is it important to have the handle towards the person receiving it?
 Q. Yes; the handle should always be presented.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-11
Hcroscobe The stars incline
 but do not compel
SUNDAY. NOVEMBER 12

This should be fortunate day for there is an aspect promising tc men who provide for families and who direct employees. The clergy should benefit, since increased ln- terest in religion is prognosticated Uranus is in a place that seems to indicate depression or at least feaf in the subconscious mind. Contl- dence and courage should be cultl- vated under this configuration.
 Heart and Home: The evening IS most suspicious for love affairs Courtship by men who have wealth is presaged. The sway encourages generous hospitality and association with persons of prominence. Men ol the family will enjoy unusual def erence from women and may be ln- clined to be rather dictatorial.
 Business Affairs: Trade should be lively in the coming weeks. Gayety will reign despite the war clouds that appear to advance over the AL lantic Ocean. Profiteering will ap- pear. although warnings have been issued against undue rise of prices for staples. New fortunes will be made before the beginning of l94o
 National Issues: The seers again prophecy that if the war in Europe continues for any length Of time the United States will be involved However, surprising events are pres aged and these include the possl- bility of more than one armistice and an armed peace that may be put the beginning of a period of m- creased tribulation. Wise diplomacy is to place the United States ln rcsition to command other powers
 International Affairs: AS the star of Hitler declines after reaching it's greatest height at the end o1 August, Mussolini is to gain power The horoscope of the Italian dicta- tor contains remarkable aspects which seem to presage the future rebuilding of the Roman Empire Early next year Saturn menaces Hit Ter who may be compelled to sur render in a short time much Of hls authority to a general or high government official.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of gain ana advancement. Women may gain through new associations; There should be stern self-control regard ing money.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be exceeding gifted. Ar tists as well as musicians belong to this sign which endows natives with brilliant minds.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-11
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

l. What was the Confederate flag called?
 2. What state is second to Texas in size?
 3. Who wrote, "Oh, east is east and west is west, And never the twain shall meet? 4. What fine fur is trapped in the Andes Mountains of South Am erica?
 5. Which are the worlds two greatest wine-producing countries?
 ANSWERS l. "The Stars and Bars" 2. California.
 3. Rudyard Kipling. 4. Chinchilla.
 5. France and Italy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-11
MONDAY. NOVEMBER l3

MONDAY, NOVEMBER IS
 This should be fairly fortunate day since Mercury promises good news regarding business matters. Al though labor is under unfayorable planetary influences the adverse portents are not so strong as they have been in the past. There IS promise of success through contracts ar leases. Governmental restrictions may be less severe than they were in the early autumn. This should be Ia favorable configuration for the heads of Federal government de- partments.
 Heart and Home: Routine mat ters should engage attention. Econ omies small and large should be encouraged by heads of families. Men will dictate regarding house. hold expenses, but retrenchments probably will be slight, since the stars seem to indicate that Ameri- cans will not realize the full import of world conditions until later.
 Business Affairs: Heavy drains on persons of wealth will be evident as demands for aid stream into the United States from Europe and Asia. Trade and commerce will be satisfactory, but unusual conditions will hamper exports, despite neutral ity. Many laws long governing war fare will be over-ridden as the stars stimulate deception and double dealing. The utmost caution should rule on the high seas where there will be perils of exceedingly treach- erous and surprising kinds.
 National Issues: Warning is given that the present war may not be Armageddon, but merely it's prelim- mary. Extraordinary efforts to use the United States indirectly will be made. Both Italy and Russia should be watched with great vigilance and discernment. Truces and armistices may be merely traps for the unwary. Refugee problems will become crlt- cal in the next weeks.
 International Affairs: Peace ne- gotiations will be instituted by a neutral power from time to time, but the stars seem to indicate that terms will be unsatisfactory. There is a sign presaging cessation of hostilities which will not prove for tunate in the end.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of good luck Girls will be fortunate in romances begun in the summer Speculation or inheritance will bring unexpected money to certain persons.
 Children born on this day prob- ably will be exceedingly artistic and independent. While they may have keen intuition they are likely to lack tact and to have little sense of per- sonal responsibility.
 Copyright, 1939)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-11
eHGppy
 Birthday

The Empire extends congrGtuld lions and best tpiShes tCdGy, fhel birthday anniUer:.-.y> 10 thf To' IotOing:
 NOVEMBER II
 Alex Holden
 Paul Kegel Andrew Anderson Gust Erickson Henry Behrends Kenna Adams l. R. CBud) Anderson Robert A. Paul Ruth Bertholl Edward J. Brastrom Jr. James Baroumes
 Charles Sey Ray McAlister Lew Williams Jr. NOVEMBER 12 Robert Bowling Mrs. K. c. Talmage Ideal Wildes
 Alice Clark Toorn Kamagawa William H. Williams John F. Faneuf
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-11
ANB CRITICIzES MOTHERS PENSION
 REORGANIZATION

A resolution calling upon the Ter ritorial Legislature to remove an alleged discrimination against 1n- dians in Alaska's mothers pension law was passed Thursday by the Alaska Native Brotherhood, in con- vention at Sitka.
 Copies of the resolution are to be sent to every candidate for the Leg islature and to candidates for At torney General.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-11
Too Big for It's Nan,e

DENVER, Col, Nov g. - With teams from Denver to New York signed up for the 1939-40 season, fans here believe it is time the Missouri Valley A.AU basketball league adopted new name to cover the expansion movement.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-11

Adolf Hitler says that some day he will become one of the worlds greatest painters It's shame, in way that he had to take time out to conquer Europe
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-11

Finland has an area of 149,981 square miles and is seventh in size among European countries.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-11

Around midsummer in Finland it is possible to read or write at midnight without artificial light.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-11

college President declares that success comes of taking the bull by the horns" Yes and then throwing
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-11

AMERICAN CAPITAL has devel- oped large supply Of manganese, an essential war mineral, in Cuba.
 The planet Pluto YVES discovered in 1930 from the Lowell Observa- tory at Flagstaff, Ariz.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-11

Word from Washington was that the oil leasing bill was passed by the House and was very satisfac- tory to Alaskans at the Capital. All the amendments asked for by Delegate George B. Grigsby were adopted by the committee and in- cluded in the bill when it was re- ported.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-11

George E. Nelson, a senior stu dent was elected president of the Mines Society at the University Of Washington and also of the Sour dough Club that had been formed by Alaskans from all over the Ter ritory who were attending the Uni versity.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-11
OO YEARS AGO Z,O From THE KslpTsR
NOVEMBER Il. 1919

NOV VEMbEb IT, l5I5
 Armistice Day in Juneau was celebrated by grand ball in the A. B. Hall, given under the aus pices of the American Legion and was opened with a military march. Gov. Thomas Riggs delivered an address on the meaning of the day and the purpose of the Legion.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-11

MT. and Mrs. Peter Hildre and son Arnold, and daughter Nettie, left on the Alaska for the south.
 A fine baby boy weighing 9 pounds was born to MT. and Mrs. H. B. Frawley the previous day at the Dawes Hospital. MT Frawley was busy buying cigars for the boys in the cable office.
 From no less reliable source than J. J. Hillard, Eagles popular Depu- ty Collector of Customs, tempor- arily stationed at Juneau, told of his extraordinary and mysterious shooting of a young brown bear
 w. A. Clark received telegram requiring that he go to Seattle on business matters and he departed on the Alaska He was expected to return in two weeks.
 Weather: highest 19, lowest 18, clear
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-11-11

Try an Empire ad.
Evening star., 1939-04-24
UNCLE RAYS CORNER
VI-The Plumber,


A plumber was speaking, Jim NC
Cabe. a man who has followed the
plumbing trade for Is years.
Il wish more people would come
10 us In the way you are doing" he
said. Then they could find out some
facts about our work. Most people
think a plumber is person who
just fools around, and then charges
them a lot Of money for it,"
What is the hardest part of your
work?" I asked.
Its all hard" he replied with a
smile. Maybe the hardest part is
to seal the joints. and seal them
in the right way If this is not well
done, there is likely to be a bad
leak which will damage the build
ing and cause the owner expense
How do you go ahead with your
work when you have to do the
plumbing for new house?"
"First we must find the location
Of the city water pipes and the
sewer, Next we make layout of the
plumbing system for the house, con-
meeting the bathroom, kitchen and
% on with the city pipes. The size
and. kind of pipes will depend on
public laws, and on the number OF
fixtures in the house.
use steel pipes all through
Evening star., 1939-04-24
Who Build Houses

That's hard to say" he replied.
1T depends on the number of bath
rooms and the distance from the
city mains. In a small house there
may be about $50 feet OF pipe. In
large house we may have to put
IN 1000 or $500 feet, or even more"
How about that little machine
you always carry around?"
I'VE call that a plumbers fur
mace. 1t has gasoline tank with
q gas tip or burner. Compressed air
is let out, and it gives us a hot blast,
IN other words, a blow-torch. We
need about 620 degrees of heat,
Fahrenheit, to melt lead.
We use pig lead; that u.s.. lead
which has been smelted. It's good
for our work because it stands up
well under heat and under cold. It's
rustproof, is a soft metal, and will
calk tight. We pour it on hot, and
after 1t cools we seal the edges
around the joint with calking
iron"
scrapbookJ '' ''A " '
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Tomorrow: The Lather.
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Evening star., 1939-04-24
John Hix

answer letters from readers II .
stamped 3-cent), self-addressed en-
velope is, inclosed with each communi-
cation addressed to the Four Aces, care
OF The Evening Star.
II you desire the pocket outline Of
the. Four Aces system of contract
bridge: send with your request to the
Four Aces. care of The Evening Star, a
stamped t3-cent). self-addressed large
outline without any charge
Evening star., 1939-04-24

The bidding:
You Jacoby Schenken Burnstone
~ Pass "a Pass
Co
What do you bid? (Answer to
morrow
(CopyriEht. 1889. by the Four Aces,)
The Four Aces will be pleased to
Evening star., 1939-04-24

Winning Contract
By THE FOUR ACES.
Sofety First
South. dealer.
Both sides vulnerable.
A94
vAJ852
:s59o; s52o;s VIZ :Sss: :sss:
&AJ42 ass
AAKJ1oss52
>K4
+KQ3
The bidding:
South West North East
IA - Pass Pass
"A Pass Pass Pass
Many players in South's position
would have opened with four spades.
Actually his hand was far too strong
and offered too much in the way of
slam possibilities to try shout-out
bid. However, when West put in an
evercall and North was too weak to
take any action, South decided to
. take no more chances and jumped
to the game contract.
West opened the queen of dia
monds. East won with the ace, and
for some unknown reason returned
low trump. Right here we believe
that four out of five players would
have gone wrong. They would have
jumped right in with the ace, deem
Ing it the height of absurdity to
hnesse for the queen with 10 trumps.
However, declarer could afford to
lose q trump trick and still make
his contract, and he was taking no
chances. He played low from his
hand. and after winning the trick in
p dummy, discarded club on the
ace of hearts. A trick was then con-
ceded to the ace of clubs.
South's safety play actually made
q difference of two tricks, for il
he had made the mistake of playing
the ace to the first spade lead, he
would have lost not only trump
trick but an additional trick in
clubs.
Saturday you we're Merwin Maier's
partner and held:
AK
~K10x
>Kxxxx
&Jxx
The bidding:
Maier Burnstone You Schenken
IA Pass CD
Answer-Your correct response il
one no-trump. With two kings, q
Jack and ten, your hand is toe
strong to pass. A two-diamond bic
will take the contract outside the
one range, which is more than your
hand warrants.
Score, 100 per cent for one no
trump, so per cent for pass (unlesS
your partners hand Is very gooc
you can have no game), 20 per cent
for two diamonds, 0 for any Other
bid.
Question No. lis.
Howard Schenken Is your partner
Neither side Is vulnerable and you
hold:
AJXX
~KXX
>AK9XX
AK
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
DIRECT PRIMARY
 SYSTEM IS URGED

Hartford, Conn, March 4-(UP)-- The special commission to study the election laws was informed today institution of the direct primary sys- tenn in Connecticut would be "step forward out of the horse and buggy days"
 The commission, named by Gov- ernor Baldwin, will make report by April 15, with a view to action in this session of the general assembly. Other matters relating to election laws and caucuses were discussed at a hearing.
 One suggestion was made to throw out all existing caucus lists and make up new ones as the only way to ob- tain true and honest iists."
 Another proposal was made, sug- gesting that no caucus registrations be made on the day when new voters were made.
 Another hearing was slated for next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
AUTO SKIDS; TWO
 OCCUPANTS DIE

Springfield, Mass, March 4-(UP) A speeding automobile skidded on ice at a curve near Springfield airport early today and crashed against a tree, killing two of the youthful occupants and injuring two others perhaps fatally.
 Edward Mitkoski, "A, of Spring field, the driver, and Miss Anna Dokuska, IT, of Chicopee Falls met instant death.
 Hospitalized were Arthur Chau- win, 23, of Springfield, who suffered possible broken back and a broken leg, and Miss Olga Radzuik, IT, of Chicopee Falls, who suffered a broken skull and fractures of both legs. Doctors said both probably would die.
 Bremen and police joined in ex- tricating the victims from the wreckage. The car apparently was enroute from Springfield to Chico pee Falls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
Speedy Economy, No
 urther Reforms Are Sought by Conservatives
Determination, Vigor
 Always Marked Pacelli

cleSiaStical activities was being dl- verted to problems of administra- tion, of world ly affairs. It has been that way when he was in school and last Thursday evening when dusk closed down on St. Peters Square an old man who remembered the youths conflicting desires knelt with tears in his eyes as the new Pope solemnly gave his first blessing to the Eternal City and to the world.
 q was his teacher" 81-year-old Antonio Neviani related after he heard the voice of Plus XII. T re- member him-I can almost see him again sitting in the second seat of the second class, his head bent over his books"
 He hesitated and his old eyes looked back through the years.
 "Yes, I always felt it." he said. T feel that mysterious voice told me that Eugenio would sit on the throne of St. Peter"
 So Cardinal vannutelli may have felt about Eugenio when he sup ported the youths father, Filippo Pacelli, in urging the young man not to become a Jesuit as he desired.
 So Gasparri may have felt when, after careful tutelage and encour- agement by Cardinal Vannutelli Eugenio's work at the congregation attracted his attention.
 Set to work as an ordinary clerk in what roughly corresponds to the <No~4;,,,,oxI o,, Dona Ol
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
NEW TRAFFICLAW CODE DRAWN UP
Now in Corp. Counsel's Hands-Makes Many
 Drastic Changes

New traffic and parking regula- tions, drawn up after more than g years study by police department officials and calling for sweeping changes in present provisions, are now in the handssof Corporation Counsel Charles s. O'Connor, prior to being submitted to the board of police commissioners for adoption. The proposed new regulations would eliminate all-night parking, as well as establish several dozen new one way streets, forbid all-day parking near factories and offices and change parking time limits in many sections of the city.
 The proposed changes have been under study by Police Superintend- ent William J. Roach and Deputy Superintendent Daniel J. Carson, Lengthy conferences have been held with officers and patrolmen we'll acquainted with each section of the city, and each recommenda tion was drawn up only after careful study. The recommendations are based on a city-wide survey made by Sergt. Patrick Foley of the traffic squad and Patrolman James Little, statistician for the police &C., cident prevention bureau.
 The proposed new set of regula- tions does not eliminate alr-night parking as such, but achieves the same end by limiting parking on any street in the city to half- hour after 2 a. m.
 The new one-way streets proposed by the police are all in the down. town section. Among the more irn- portant streets to be so designated are Jefferson, Brown. Water, and Judd streets, Mitchell avenue, Brown place, and number of others.
 It is proposed that the present parking set-up in the shopping dis trict be changed considerably, that some sections where parking is now allowed be forbidden for parking that some time limits be shortened and that others be extended.
 All-day parking near many of fices and factories, which police claim now causes great traffic con- gestion, would be forbidden.
 When the set of regulations goes before the police board within a week or two, it is considered prob able that the board will seek to amend the drastic ban on all-night parking, perhaps by allowing it on streets in certain sections or on streets of certain Widthss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
DUAL JOB BILL
 FATE UNDECIDED

Hartford, Conn, March 4-UP)- The general assembly's conference committee of three on the dual-joh holding bill will meet again Wednes- day to continue discussions on the deadlock over the measure, it was announced today.
 The committee met briefly late yes- terday, but came to no decision. A preliminary discussion of the situa- tion, was held.
 Meantime, State Senator Nehe- .miah Candee, R., Norwalk, said he would "stand pat" on his vote for the senate amendments despite hometown criticism. Norwalk Re- publican Town Chairman John Mills told Governor Baldwin late yester- day the town committee. there was HOO per cent" for the l-job bill as originally presented.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-04
Continued on Page 9
SECOND LIQUOR
 RAID IN COUNTY

North Andover, Mass, March A. (UP)-The second big liquor raid in Essex County within week came early today when a dozen in- ternal revenue agents and state troopers arrested six men and seized a 500-gallon still at Salem-street dwelling.
 Also confiscated were 75 50-gallon drums of mash. 40 gallons of alco- hol, and several vats.
 Those held on charges of violating the internal revenue laws were booked as Joseph Hojdys. 50. and his son Eward, A, both of North Andover: Joseph Gradofo. 25. Lynn: Theodore Kozerski, g, North An dover; Fred De Clericpl. 44, Nahant. and Joseph Cashman, 38, Peabody.
 A few days ago a 1o00-gallon still was seized in a raid at nearby Haverhill.