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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11
Germany May Give Czeeh- osIovakia Aid Towards
 Independent State
STALIN FAKES STAND
 AGAINST DEMOCRACY
Communist War in Spain Adds 10 World Troubles
 on Peale Dove Hunt
tBy Associated Press)

The shadow of possible German support of Czechoslovakian inde- pendence, the bitter Communistic resistance against Spanish peace, and .Stalin's censure of democracies, have dimmed British visions oi five-year European peace plan.
 The answer is still unknown as to Germany's attitude toward the Czechoslovakian Governments dis missal of three Slovak Ministers and clamping of martial law in Czecho- slovakia to crush Separatist agita- tion
 The impression existed in Berlin that Germany might support Czech oslovakian independence demands.
 Reports from Spain said Gen. Franco had resumed his artillery attack on Madrid, few minutes after Communists had begun fight ing a war within war, against the peace seeking Republican Defense Council and it's unconditional sur rendera.
 Stalin's accusations before the All- Union Congress, included Great Britain, France. and the United States. He said these Democracies had ceased to resist world aggres- sion, and that Great Britain and France, particularly, hoped that a German or Japanese war on Rus sia would be waged to weaken the combatants so the Democracies could dictate the peace terms.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11
FIRST CONGRESS DID NOT HAVE QUORUM FOR NEARLY
 ONE MONTH AFTER CALLED

day and by March II the eight Sem ators got tired of it and sent out 8 circular asking the IS absent mem- bers to come in. By March IS, with still no new members present, the diligent eight wrote to the eight nearest Senators and asked them to show up.
 The House finally. got 8 quorum on April 1. A Senate quorum showed up April |.
 The first job was to count the electoral college ballots and learn who were elected President and President. They already knew. of course Just. as they know now The House and Senate still go through the motions Of tabllating the eieetorai vote
 They appointed members to tell Washington and John Adams that they were President and Vice-Presi- dent The notification reached Adams at Boston. where he had just returned from nine years abroad. Escorted by troops from border to border of the states he crossed, Adams came riding glori- ously into New York
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11
COLD WAVE HITS FAST,
 WIDE AREA
Temperatures lake Sud- den Drop-Rain Drenlh-
 es Other Sections

CHICAGO, III. March 11.-A be- lated cold wave enveloped the state of New York and also the New Eng land states today
 The mercury suddenly dropped, going to 22 degrees below zero at Wanakena, New York. 10 degrees below at Albany and IS above in New York City.
 In Boston, Mass, the mercury dropped to dgerees below zero with similar recording along the coastline and also in New Hamp- shire and Vermont.
 Heavy rains doused the Middle West states and Mississippi Valley, also the dry states Virginia and both North and South Carolina.
 It is moderately warm in Calif- ornia, Texas and the Gulf States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11
By PRESTON GROVER

WASHINGTON, March II. = Whatever you may think of the present Congress, it is dream Of harmony, of efficient organization and of diligence to duty compared with the Congress of 150 years.
 The anniverss...,- of that first ses- sion was recently celebrated With a worlds fair and a speech by the President.
 By act of the well nigh defuncf Congress of the Confederation, the new Congress compounded by the Constitution, was called to meet n New York on the first "Wednesday in March. That happened to De March 4. So now you know how that got started.
 Yet when March 4 came around there were not. enough Senators and House members who cared seriously about their jobs to be present for the opening session. They were tending to the spring blowing, and what not, and could not be inveigled into their seats even though Congress then was meeting in New York.
 Only eight Senators showed up, not enough for a quorum The House also lscked quorum. The legislators could do nothing but twiddle their thumbs and hope that the next stage from New Eng land and from the South would bring in more members. New Eng land members were in the majority in the first arrivals.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11
ITALIAN JEWS FACE ARRESTS
 IF NO EXODUS
DeadIine Near for Leaving -6,0O0 Have Mo-
 where 10 Go

ROME. March 11-Six thousand Jews anxiously watched the ap- proach of midnight tonight and the deadline for the order to leave Italy.
 They have no place to go, and they lack permission to enter other countries.
 After midnight, Jews will be sub ject to arrest. The expiration of the order comes after the order issued last fall to leave the coun- try within six months"
 About 2,000 of the estimated 5000 Jews in Italy have complied.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11
ICE CARNIVAL PARADE HELD
 AT FAIRBANKS
Float Carries Miss Alaska, Queens
 from Other Towns

FAIRBANKS, Aiasrza, March H. A spectacular parade, with scores of unique and elaborate floats, mili- tary units, Pioneers, and other groups, marched triumphantly through the streets of Fairbanks yesterday afternoon.
 A gorgeous float bore Miss Irene Reedstrom, as Miss Alaska" and the Queens from other Alaska towns, with the Royal Mounted Po- lice from Dawson, as the escort.
 Miss Antoinette Robbins, as Miss Yukon was also on the float, as were Mrs. Alice Handley, as Queen Regent, and Lou Colbert as King Regent.
 The Pioneers led the parade and Pioneer women followed
 Leonard Seppala, famous dog musher, with team of 20 beauti- ful Siberian-Alaska malamutes was in the parade.
 Floats depicted imagery of the Northland, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. and other features.
 Last night the elaborate corona tion ceremonies were held under the flood lights on the huge ice throne
 The Anchorage girls defeated the University of Alaska basketball team by score of 19 to T.
 The Anchorage Aces played the University to a tie game of hockey l to 1, after two minute periods to a no-decision.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11
NUDISM HELPS
 CREDIT RATING

COLUMBUS, O., March H. r A proponent of nudism told legisla- tive committee recently that mem bership in a nudist organization car ries a great deal of weight in get ting bank loans and credit ratings in Cleveland"
 Russell D. Abbott, who styled him. self Ohio's first nudist leader, said one person. after being denied a loan, was gladly .saccorded bank credit when he disclosed nudist af- filiations. Abbott did not elaborate
 The committee is considering a bill to outlaw nudist camps fre- quented by both sexes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11
Will, However, Deal Two. Blows to Every One Re-
 eeived, If Necessary
STATEMENT IS MADE
 10 WORLD BY STALIN
Noninterveniion Policy of Two Nations Explain
 ed, Unique Way

MOSCOW, March l1.-Joset Sta lin in one of his most outspoken statements, told the world today that Soviet Russia will not be drag ped into a conflict with Germany as "cat's paw to pull the British and French chestnuts from the fire.
 Stalin declared that failure Of the powerful non-aggressor countries, like Great Britain and France, to resist Fascist aggressors, is not due entirely to the fear of revolution within their own territories. but the underlying policy of noninterven- tion is a desire to embroll Italy, Japan and Germany deeply as pos sible in war against the Soviet Un- ion and when all become weakened by the conflict, will come on the stage with fresh forces and dictate peace.
 Charges Stated
 Stalin charged that the enemies of Soviet Russia in Europe and the United States are trying to foment war between Germany and Russia.
 Stalin declared that Russia stands for peace and the strengthening of business-like relations with all coun- tries and also stands for rendering support to Nations which have fal- len prey to aggression and are fight ing independence of their countries" :"
 Stalin also said: We are not afraid of threats from aggressors. We are ready to retaliate two blows to one against war instigators who threaten to infringe upon the integ- rity of the Soviet borders"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11
'T00T5' DUNLAP GIVEN SENTENCE,
 MANN ACT CASE
Goes to MlNeiI Island for Fifteen Months After
 Pleading Guilty

SEATTLE Marcu II. NJ. M "Tootsy Dunlap former Secretary of the Alaska Salmon Purse Sein- CTS UniDn( with headqsarters in Ketchkan, who pleaded guilty yes terday to p-e charge of conspiracy to violate Mann Act, vas today sentenced { i5 months in the Me Neil Prison
 Dunlap vas charged with trans porting q woman to Ketchlkan for immoral purposes. His wife, who wa also indicted or similar charge was dismissed because ol insufficient evidence.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11
SKI CLUB PLANS WANDER TOUR TO
 GRANITE BASIN

Juneau Ski Clubbers are to take Wander Tour Sunday, meeting at Percy's at 9:i5 o'clock tomorrow morning.
 If the wind is not too strong, the group will go to Granite Basin. or If the wind is too strong, will go to Spauldfng's Trah or to the Ski Cabin.
 During the course of the day, of ficial club pictures will be taken. and all members are asked to be present in order that the varied sports color movie being made. will have skiing well represented.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11
SHIP TROUBLE DELAYS ALASKA
 BOAT SAILING
Discharged Sailor from NorfhIand Grew Holds
 Up Graft Six Hours

SEATTLE, March 11.-With mem bers of the Sailors Union of the Pa cific refusing to sail if discharged sailor was not rehired, and the Mas ters, Mates and Pilots refusing to sail if the sailor was rehired, the Motorship Northland was delayed six hours yesterday before sailing for Juneau and way ports.
 The Northland finally sailed in the afternoon without the discharg- ed sailor aboard however
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11
NOT so HIGHLY PAID

They were paid $6 day while Congress was in session (which per- haps wasn't to be sneezed at in those days). The pay now is s10,- 900 year, about s27.5O day every day in the year, or nearly s60 a day for days when they are in session.
 Congress adjourned from day to
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11
Mayor Lucas Batk on Job; But Voice Noi

Mayor Harry I. Lucas was back on the job at City Hall today after weeks absence due to a serious cold. The Mayor lost his voice in the hospital and today was carrying on the City business by whisper.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11
zIEGLER5 GO BACK
 TO kET(HIKAN HOME

Mayor A. H. ziegler and Mrs. ziegler are returning to their home in Ketchikan on the North Coast They have been staying in Juneau during the Legislative session.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11
THE PRESIDENT ARRIVES

Washington came along later from Mount Vernon and people lined the streets of cities through which he passed.
 Meanwhile Congress got around to doing some business. On April T. one day after quorum showed up. the Senate appointed committee to draft bill organizing the Judiciary
 By April 8 the House was ready for speeches and the first of any importance was delivered by the youngish James Madison. dele gate from Virginia. who had had a hand in framing the Constitu- tion.
 The Union.' said he, "by the
 tContinuea on Page ThreeJ
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11
MRS. DANIELsoN NORTH

Mrs. Carl Danielson, of Portland, Oregon, is coming north on the steamer Yukon, to join her hus- band in this city who is an employee of the Top Notch Cafe.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11
STOCK QuorArroNs

NEW YORK, March 1l.-Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is SIS, American Can 95l4, American Power and Light 6%, Anaconda 29h, Bethlehem Steel 7314, Commonwealth and Sou thern Is, Curtiss Wright common 6iS, Gen Motors 55ls. International Harvester GAYS, Kennecott 381s New York Central 19A, Northern Pacific 12la, Southern Pacific l81z United States Steel 63la. Pound $4.69 3-16.
 DOW, JONES AVERAGES
 The following are today's Dow Jones averages: Industrials 151.77, rails 33.07, utilities 2628.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-11

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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-11-16
Gaithersburg News And
Social Items

The Epworth League of Epworth
Methodist church at a business
meeting at the home of Mrs. Ern-
est Lipford on Tuesday evening,
November z, elected officers as
follows for the year: President,
Billy King; vice president, Mary
Lou Walker; first vice president,
Mildred Lee Byrne; second vice
president, Margaret Wayne; third
vice president, Rebecca Lipford;
fourth vice president, James Wril-
ey Jacobs; recording secretary,
Dorothy Plummer; corresponding
secretary, Susie Cronice; treasur-
er, Mehrle Miller, and pianist, Dor
othy Phoebus.
With Bob Walker and Billy King
as co-captains, the Gaithersburg
high school soccer team has won
all seven of its games this year.
Pentalpha Chapter, No. 38, o. E.
S. will hold it's semi-monthly meet
ing in the Masonic Hall tomorrow
evening FRIDAY, November ~ at
8 o'clock with Miss Edith Barnett,
worthy matron, in charge. Special
entertainment by the Silver Spring
chapter, o. E. S. will feature.
John Clark Barber, a student at
Charlotte Hall, who had the mis-
fortune to fracture his leg while
playing football at the school, is
expected home from Emergency
Hospital this week to recuperate.
John Clark is the youngest son of
DR.. and Mrs. Yates Barber.
Friends of DR.. and Mrs. Thomas
Waters will be glad to learn that
they escaped injury in an auto ac-
cident in Florence, S. c., while ell
route to their home here, after a
visit at Mrs. Waters paternal
home in Charleston, S. C. They
arrived here on Tuesday evening.
Miss Josie Eleze Clagett is re-
cuperating at her home on Mary
land avenue, after a tonsil and
adenoid operation at the Episcopal
Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital in
Washington, the latter part of the
week.
Mrs. Ernest Monkey is reported
on the sick list.
Union Thanksgiving service has
been announced for Thursday, No
vember %, 1890 a. M, in the
Grace Methodist church with Rev.
Norman o. Scribner, pastor of the
Epworth Methodist church as
speaker.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-11-16
Manufacturers Pay
Big Percentage of
Compensation Taxes

Statistics of the Maryland I'm
employment Compensation Board
for the second calendar quarter
of the year show considerable
variance among groups affected
by unemployment insurance.
Figures available indicate that
the manufacturing industry paid
AT per cent of the total contri-
buttons, while unemployed persons
under that classification received
35.5 per cent of aggregate bene-
fits paid in that period, which in
cluded April, May and June.
The trade" classification,
which includes wholesalers as we'll
as retailers, paid 1873 per cent Of
the contributions and received in
benefits 26.7 per cent of the total.
The transportation industry con-
tributed 1922 per cent of the
whole, while benefits were 6.7 per
cent. AS railroad employees have
been brought under the jurisdic-
ton of the Railroad Retirement
Board, that classification will no
longer be a leading figure in the
States administration of the un-
employment act.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-11-16
Maryland to Play
First Thanksgiving
Game on Home Field

Maryland's football forces are
looking to the first Thanksgiving
Day game, November %, ever
staged at College Park when the
Terps wind up their season by
meeting the powerful Syracuse
eleven. The contest will be staged
at II a. m. The Terps have played
many games on Turkey Day, but
none on the home gridiron. This
weekend the Terps travel to Nor
folk for their annual clash with
". M. l.
The Thanksgiving Day tilt will
be the seventh meeting of the
Terps and Orange and will con-
clude their present series of five
straight games. Syracuse will have
to win this year to get on even
terms, as Maryland has won three
games, lost two and played to a
scoreless tie. Neither team has en-
joyed great success, but they ap-
pear well matched for the finale.
The game is being played in the
morning so that the students may
stay over for the contest.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-11-16
LAYTONSVILLE

Mrs. Allis Messer was elected
president of the Laytonsville
Homemakers club at the November
meeting, held at Fair Hill. with
Mrs. Este Morris joint hostess
with Mrs. Fry. Other officers are,
Mrs. Warren Ellis, vice president,
and Mrs. Lawrence Best, secretary
treasurer.
The reorganization of the Public
Health Committee, is to be the
clubs project for next year, and
Mrs. Merhle Haines was named
chairman of the committee.
Mrs. Haines is also chairman of
the hospital committee and asked
those members having canned fruit
and vegetables for the hospital to
send them to her as soon as pos
sible.
The club had an interesting ex-
hibit of old glass, and plans to
have an exhibit during the next
year.
Mrs. Merhle Haines was hostess
at bridge luncheon at the Fran
ces Latte Inn Wednesday after
noon to a party of 20, having the
Laytonsville contract bridge club
and several additional guests.
Mrs. Edwin Fry had the Little
Bridge club in for lunch at Fair
Hill on Monday afternoon.
Saturday evening Miss Helen
Worley and her sister, Miss Sue
Worley, who had come from Balti-
more, for the weekend, had four
tables of bridge. Miss Mary E.
Waters of Baltimore was the guest
of her sister, Mrs. Uriah Griffith,
over the weekend.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-11-16
Terror Gridmen Meet
Dickinson in Annual
Homecoming Contest

After two full weeks of prac-
tice, Western Maryland gridmen
should be in top shape for their
homecoming game with Dickinson
College on November 16. On
November 4, Western Maryland
was defeated, 80 6, by Bucknell,
but the Terrors have put in many
days of hard practice since.
Dickinson was defeated last Sat
urday, 46 ID, by Albright.
Coach Charlie Havens has hopes
of victory Saturday. He will not
start Lester Knepp, all-American
running back, against Dickinson.
In his place will be Francis Smith,
speedy junior who has stood out
through the season. Senior quar-
terback, Ed Elder, will play his
last game for Western Maryland.
The Handwriting buckers and
blockers, McPlke and Biasi, are
scheduled to start.
On the line Captain Bob Stropp
will lead the attack, with Vic I'm
peciato at the other end. The regu-
lars, Faw and Petrucci, will be at
tackle and Holljes and Lewis at
guard. Holljes has fully recovered
from an early season injury. Harry
Baker, tough Waynesboro center,
will back up the line.
Western Maryland has lost six
games, including those to teams
like Wake Forest and Bucknell.
Dickinson has defeated Blue Ridge,
Susquehanna, Delaware and Wash
ington, but lost to Washington and
jefferson, Roanoke and Albright.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-11-16
Milo To Have
Thanksgiving Show

George R. Shepp, manager of the
Milo, has announced gala
Thanksgiving show for November
Is, with doors opening at 2:45.
The feature attraction will be
Fifth Avenue Grip, with Ginger
Rogers and Walter Connolly. This
will be supplemented by the Dionne
CUNTS and Alexander Wolcott in
give Times Five" and Mickey
Mouse in "Sea Scouts, along with
the latest world news.
uncle Sam, The Farmer" the
latest March of Time film, which
tells forceful story of hopes and
problems of 80 million Americans
today living on six million U. S.
farms, will be- shown at the Milo,
November 26, 81 and 20.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-11-16

Mrs. M. D. Gilmore returned on
Friday from an extended visit with
her son and daughter-in-law, Rev.
and Mrs. Emory Gilmore, in Foun-
tain City, Ind.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Orme were
dinner guests of Mrs. Elsie Phillips
in Washington, on Sunday.
Messrs. Bob Walker, Yates Bar
Der, Morris Wells, Guilford Wat
kins, Thomas Plummer, jr., and
Harvey Via motored to Philadel-
phia on Sunday, where they were
guests of Clayton Watkins, jr., at
the Rising Sun School of Aero
nautics.
Mrs. James Trundle had as her
house guest on Wednesday and
Thursday of last week, her
nephew, Mr.. R. Edward Bowie, of
Wheeling, w. Va. Mr.. Bowie also
visited his aunts, Misses M. w.
and L. L. Bowie in Baltimore, be-
fore his return home.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-11-16
NeedlewOrk Guild
Shows $50 Articles

An exhibition of approximately
$50 articles Of linen and clothing
was shown at the annual meeting
of the Gaithersburg branch Of the
Needle Work Guild of America,
held at the home of the president,
Mrs. Clyde Thomas, Gaithersburg.
Mrs. Dean Wilkinson, director,
spoke of her work among the
school children in the county and
told of their needs.
BY a unanimous vote of the
guild, the articles were turned over
to the Student Aid of Bethesda, the
Methodist Home and the Mont
gomery County General Hospital
for distribution. The donation in
money which totaled $23.75 will be
used to purchase shoes for needy
children and to provide an emerg-
ency fund.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-11-16
Mr.. Becraft Feted

Charles E. Becraft was guest
of honor at a birthday celebra-
ton, given by his son-in-law and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Everett
Bean, at Tilden Gardens, in
Washington. Guests were Mr..
and Mrs. Charles E. Becraft,
Miss Mabel Becraft, DIR. and Mrs.
Frank Lanahan, of Manassas, Va,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Riggs, of
Kemptown, and Miss Hattie Will
son of Mt. Airy.
Later in the afternoon there
was a family party at the Becraft
home. Other guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence E. Becraft and
children, Edwin, Barbara, and
Nancy, of Gaithersburg, and Mr..
and Mrs. Henry w. Becraft and
daughter Irene Isabelle of Wash
ington Grove.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-11-16
Governor Plans
Revolving Fund
For Road Work
Millions or More Would Be
Available to Hasten Jobs
Under New Scheme

Governor O'Conor announced
early this week plans for creation
of revolving fund of $1,000, 900
or $1,5OO,000 for use by the State
Roads Commission in eliminating
delays in new road construction.
This fund, which he said would
be obtained by bond issue or
through budgetary ALLEGATION of
gasoline tax refunds, will be dis
cussed in the near future by the
Governor with the roads commits
sion and the State Planning Com
mission.
ga study of delays in construc-
ton over a period of years." the
Governor said, Showed there had
ben considerable difficulty in OBJ
tanning rights-of-way because the
commission felt called upon to
wait until the project was ready
before making surveys and OBJ
tanning rights-of-way."
The latter policy he described
as a "hand-to-mouth system" and
declared it was often the cause of
holding up badly needed construc-
ton for long periods. Under the
plan he has in mind, he added,
the revolving fund would be avail
able to the roads body for sur
veys, road planning and for
actual purchase of rights-of-way
and projects, the selection of
which would be made well in ad-
vance of the expected construc-
ton.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1939-11-16
HARRISBURG

The Clarksburg Home Demon
stration club met at the home of
Mrs. Mary Price on Tuesday at
1:30 p. m. There were thirteen
members present. A nominating
committee composed of Mrs. How
ard Miles and Mrs. Otis Gardiner
were appointed candidates for cleo
ton at the next regular meeting.
Miss Edythe Turner lead the club
IN the study of antique glass ware.
Several members brought in vari-
Gus specimens of antique glass
that had been in their families for
several generations. The next reg
ular meeting will be in January.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Day and
daughter, Doris, Mr.. Clyde Law
son, Mr.. James Region and Miss
Joyce Day were dinner guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Miles had
as dinner guests on Sunday, Mr..
and Mrs. Howard Miles, jr., and
daughter, Sandra, of Gaithersburg,
and Miss Alice Jones of Beeville,
Texas. Miss Jones is attending
Mary Baldwin College at Staunton,
Va.