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The Nome nugget., 1939-09-04

HANSEN, August-Left Custer County in 1886 and went to Al aska. He is baout 70 or 75 years old tall and slender, born in Nor way near a stream called Gloma. He and his wife Jennie left Ol- ax, Nebraska, now named Ocon- to Nebraska to go to Alaska.
The Nome nugget., 1939-09-04

DEXTER, John T-believed to have gone to Cordova about 21 years ago to work in a fish can- nery-nothing has been heard of him since that time. He had a very bad scar on his face caused by an operation for cancer.
The Nome nugget., 1939-09-04

BEEMAN, Joe II. Supposed to have come to Alaska in early part of 1888 IS about 25 years of age; 5 fl. 10 inches tall weight a2bout 175 pounds. medium blon- de and had the first joint of his right finger missing.
 CARROLL, Edward, born in Pennsylvania on Jan. 1b 1903 is about if. 2 in. tall having dark hair and blu eeyes, last heard from in 1925 from Nushagak.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23
THREE CHILDREN
 BURNED TO DEATH
Mother Unable to Save Them as Isolated Home
 Is Destroyed

Northampton, Mass, Jan. g -- (UP)-Barefoot and clad only in her nightgown, @ dazed mother stood by helplessly in sub-zero weather today while her three children were burned to death in their beds.
 The mother, Mrs. Charles Shape, fled from her two-story dwelling on lonely Burt's pit road only after she found the stairway leading to the children's bedroom cut off by flames.
 The dead were Marilyn Shape, 4, her sister Shirley, 3, and their brother Edward l, children of MT. and Mrs. Charles Shape.
 Their father, laborer, was un- aware of the tragedy. He left yes- terday for construction job in New Boston, Mass.
 The children were sleeping in a second-floor bedroom when fire started, apparently from an over heated woodstove on the first floor.
 Mrs. Shape. asleep on the first floor, was awakened by the cracking of flames, but was unable to reach the children because the stairway and upper story were ablaze.
 She ran to the yard in night clothes and bare feet, and stood in a daZe in the 2-below zero tempera- ture watching the house burn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23

gram would be considerable, they represent a sound investment which can be expected to wipe out, in the long run. certain costs now borne in the form of relief"
 Many recommendations
 The report submitted to Congress by MT. Rooseevlt comprised recom- mendations of the full interdepart- mental committee on health based on the program of its technical sub- committee made public last July.
 The subcommittee program com- prised:
 1. Expansion of general public health services to peak expenditures of $200, 100000, half provided by the federal government.
 2. Expansion of maternal and child health care to cost $165, ,000, ,000 additional after the 10th year, one half provided by federal government.
 3. Expansion and improvement of general hospital facilities in a 10- year program averaging $ll0,650, 900 for construction and $35, 400, ,000 maintenance each year, one-half cost to be provided by federal govern ment.
 4. Medical care for the needy, starting at $50,o00,oo0 annually and increasing to $400,000, ,000, one half provided by federal government.
 s. Gradual development of a na- tional program of medical aid and insurance financed by general taxa ton, special taxes or special insur- ance contributions.
 6. Insurance of wage earners against loss through disability.
 The subcommittee estimated the maximum annual cost to federal, state and local governments of the program, exclusive of general medi- cal and disability insurance, would approximate $850,0o000o at peak operations after a l0-year period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23
BY ELMER c. WALZER United Press Financial Editor


 New York, Jan. 23-(UP)-Stocks broke 1 to g points today and mar ket values melted nearly $2000, ,000,- 900 in the most active trading of the year.
 The industrial average lost more than points to a new low since October 1. Volume was around the 2,000, 900 share mark, against 740O0O shares on Friday.
 Foreign developments dominated news affecting the market. Further repercussions were felt on the Schacht discharge as Reichsbank president. Traders were worried oyer possible effects of the Spanish rebel drive and over rumors France might intervene in Spain. Reports said
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23
Values Melt Away
 In Furious Trading
Industrial Average Drops More Than Points; Foreign
 News Had Bad Effect on Traders
Italian troops were rnobiiizing.

Italian troops were rnobilizing. z
 Selling was heavy from the open ing, when blocks of 1000 to 4,0C0 shares appeared at concessions of as much as 3 points. Further losses were recorded later. Highest grade issues were hardest hit. ~
 Allied Chemical and Ingersoll Rand lost g points. Other wide losses included Bethlehem Steel, 5 points; Case, 6h; Du Pont, 6h; Chrysler, AZ; Johns Manville, 6; Westinghouse Electric, 5; and Youngstown Sheet & Tube 4%.
 Stel shares were hard hit. Cop per shares declined 1 to 3 points. Farm shares broke. Rubbers, Oils, Mercantile shares, -. Silvers, Rails and Aviations had losses ranging to more than 3 points. Utilities soft- ened, although their average held above the low of the year.
 Foreigners were heavy sellers of American stocks after their markets had closed on weak note. ss
 Bonds declined. Commodities softened. Rubber futures lost 1l cents a pound, and cotton futures about 50 cents bale. New sea- sonal lows were made by Cottonseed Oil, Hides and Black Pepper. Grains diped small amounts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23

The police, however, were too busy and didn't go.
 Two other commuters claimed they saw tho creature over the week end, thus bolstering the flag ging spirits of the hunters vho have been out all week looking for the glawackus.
 These witnesses said the thing was Hike panther.
 The police department reported confidentially there was talk today that members of local rifle and game clubs might organize soon to go into the hills after the glaw- ackuS.
 "They are talking of getting a posse together and box the thing" an officer whispered.
 We figure there is something out there, no fooling," the cop said. It's kinda nerve-wracking at that"
 The trouble was that this com muntiy is spread over quite an area giving the mysterious beast quite a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23

Continued from Page D cooperative program for the nations health.'
 Social Security
 Mir Roosevelt characterized the health program as "an essential link in our national defense against indi- vidual and social insecurity"
 He said there was general agree ment on:
 l. "The existence of serious unmet needs for medical services"
 2. Our failure to make full appli- cation of the growing powers of medical science to prevent or control disease and disability"
 The president pointed out that inequalities exist among states as to personnel and facilities for merical service.
 There are equally serious ine- qualities of resources, medical facil- ities and services in different sec tions and among different economic groups" he said. "These inequalities create handicaps for the parts of our country and the groups of our people which most sore'y need the benefits of modern medical science"
 Aid Entire Nation
 The proposed program, he said, would be designed to take to all parts of the nation and all groups of its citizens scientific knowledge and resources to combat and prevent sickness, to safeguard mothers, in- fants and children and to provide social insurance to workers aganist temporary or permanent disable ment.
 "The health of the people Is pulp lie concern" he said. "Ill health is a major cause of suffering, economic loss and dependency good health is essential to the security and prog resS of the nation.
 "The committee does not propose great expansion of federal health services. It recommends that plans be worked out and administered by states and localities with the assist ance of Federal Grants-In-Aid. The aim is flexible program. The com- mittee points out that while the eventual costs of the proposed pro-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23
lstonbury Glawackus Gmpsed Marlborough Man Mutters

start on the leg-weary hunters.
 One os he hunters was trifle emphatic about his desire to exc cute the glawackus, the terrain notwithstanding.
 This thing" he said, "iS just as likely to bite a man. What if it bit me? And what if I died? Then some years from now, some of my grandchildren would ask: How did grandpappy die?" They would have to say: Something bit him. Not me. I'm going to get this thing before it gets me-"
 After some thought. local diag- nosticians have discarded the Win sted theory the monster could be traced by its blue tears, which when they fell in the snow, would freeze making the trail easy to follow.
 DO you think we're nutsf" a gum -totting woodsnan said.
 The consensus among the experts was that the Winsted suggestions would be returned, without thanks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23
ALUMNI SPONSORS
 PALLOTTI DINNER
Attorney-General to Be HOnOred in Hartford
 Tomorrow Evening

Holy Cross Alumni from all parts of New England will gather tomor- row night at the Hotel Bond, Hart ford, to honor Attorney General Francis A. Pallotti, Holy Cross grad uate of the class of 1907. The testi- monial dinner is sponsored by the Connecticut Alumni Association of Holy Cross College.
 One of the guests will be Attor- ney James D. o. Murray, counsel for Mayor Frank Hayes, who will attend as the guest of U. s. Com missioner William Wholean of Hart ford.
 Other guests will include Bishop Joseph N. Dinand, S.J., former pres- ident of Holy Cross; Rev. Francis Dolan, S.J., the present president; Cleo O'Donnell, former Holy Cross coach; Rev. George F. L. Connor, president of the General Alumni Association and classmtae of At torney- General Pallotti at Holy Cross.
 A large group from Waterbury will attend the dinner. Dr. M. J. Lawlor of this city is a member of the arrangements committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23
CAPITOL THEATER
 OFFERS NEW SETS
Hand Rolled Dinner Serv. ice to Be Given Women
 Patrons
Brooklyn News

Starting tomorrow, Jan. 25, the Capitol Theater Is offerin to its lady patrons the opportunity of se- curing a g karat hand-rolled din- ner service of Royal Etched Gold. By attending the weekly gift shows (either matinee or evening per- formances) the set, which is worth many times the price of your tick cts every week, will soon be yours. Every lady patron starting this set will receive guarantee bond of quality direct from the manufac- turer. We can truthfully say that we believe this is the finest service ever given in any theater anywhere. The service, which we value at $75, consists of: large meat platter, cas- serole and cover, sugar bowl, cream pitcher, vegetable dish, chop plate, cake plate, butter dish, and many others.
 Meeting Tonight
 The Knights of Lithuanian will hold their regular meeting this eve- ming in their clubrooms at 8 o'clock. Peter Alexander will handle the gavel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23
Marriage Intentions

George Dragon, 60 Warren ave- nue, and Helen Spellman, 40 Crown street.
 Maynard Stafford, g Seminole avenue, and Priscilla Carson, Worcester, Mass.
 Albert Guarino, "A Ward street, and Carmella R. Laffanzio, 34 Colley street.
 James G. Mcclure, Jr., 5 Ash street, and Margaret E. Reihl, Clough road.
 Edward O'Brien, 28l East Elm street, T0rrington, and Anna Schwirz, 369 East Main street, Torrington.
 Nelson Philibert, 596 South Main street, and Bertha Therrien, 55 Johnson street.
 Salvatore Mancini, Monroe street, Oakville, and Magdalen Sinkawich, Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23
COLONEL ADAMSON ENGINEERS GUEST
Chief Proof Officer at Aberdeen to Lecture in
 Bristol

The Waterbury chapter of the Reserve Officers association has been invited to attend a lecture by Col onel Keith F. Adamson, Chief Proof Officer of the Aberdeen Prov ing Grounds, Aberdeen, Maryland, which he will give Tuesday night at 8 o'clock at the Endee club, 229 North Main street. in Bristol under the auspices of the American Socie- ty of Mechanical Engineers, New Britain, Hartford, and Waterbury sections.
 Colonel Keith will speak on Arms of the Infantry Division" He will describe the various arms used in the Infantry in respect to the en- gineering features of them. Charact- eristics of the projectiles; power charge; type of ammunition, and range of each will be discussed with special reference to the means enl- ployed for testing, as have been worked out over a long period of time, as well as some of the latest test methods employed. The velocity test; pressure test, and the means employed for recording the velocity of recoil are among the unusual methods which Colonel Keith will describe. The lecture will be illus trated by suitable slides.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23

Glastonbur., Conn, Jan. 23.-- CrP)-Glawackus or no glawackus, it vas pretty cold in the hills today anl the search for the mysterious, scraming beast which has ter rorzed the community begged do'n slightly.
 5me independents, however were raurted out in the forest looking fG the legendary creature which hs made off with livestock, killed g hound dog, and otherwise caused uascomfort to this usually peaceful community.
 q saw iti" exclaimed a voice yer the telephone Sunday. Police ,hief George Hall, on the other end sked simply: You saw what?"
 "The glawackus!" It was a Marl- orough resident who conveyed the Information that he saw the slink- ig, cat-like animal near the Marl- orough- Glastonbury line.
 The man, according to the police
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23
IINE MEMBERS OF
 HOSPITAL RESIGN
Wstfield, Mass, Institu- tiOnIAffected-Pr
 Lowering Standards

Westfield, Mass, Jan. 23-(UP)- fine staff members, including the hief of staff and chief surgeon, re- sgned en masse today at Noble hos- ttal, charging that graduates of tnapproved medical schools were cling allowed surgical privileges.
 Though the hospital staff com- rises total of about 20 doctors, everal are presidents of other ci- lies. The nine who resigned were Ill Westfield doctors.
 The resignations climaxed pro- tracted dissension between the staff doctors and the hospital trustees.
 Dr. Edward s. Smith, chief of staff; Dr. Paul J. Douglas, chief surgeon, and their seven colleagues presented the resignations to Percy N. Hall, president of the trustees. Hall indicated that the trustees would issue a statement within a day or two, explaining their side of the controversy.
 The resigning doctors said the hospital has failed to adhere to all of the standards set by the Amer lean college of surgeons, which this year gave the hospital only provi- sional approval. They said that graduates of medical colleges not approved by the American College of Surgeons were being allowed surgical privileges at the hospital.
 All of the doctors who resigned, effective immediately, are graduates of class "A" medical colleges.
 Noble hospital, about a half cen- tury old. Is the only general hos pital between the western Massa- chusetts cities of Springfield and Pittsfield, and the only one serving this city of 10000 inhabitants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23
MRS. MAE BIRT
 DIRECTS PAGEANT

Junior members of the Auxiliary of Corp. Coyle Post, American Le- zion, will present a pageant We'd nesday at 6:30 p. m. in The Elton, as a portion of the program ar ranged for the 18th anniversary party of the auxiliary. Mrs. Mae Birt will direct the presentation.
 Members of the arrangements committee are Miss Margaret Dillon Mrs. Newton Alexander, Miss Grace Kelly, and Mrs. Joseph DiPietro. Guests will include Mrs. Florence Peck, president of the second dis trict, and Mrs. Clara Braun, both of Guilford: Comdr. George Karnof- sky of Corp. Coyle Post and Joseph Brenneis, adjutant of Corp. Cople Post.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23
MONITOR HOSEMEN
 TO HOLD BANQUET

The Fist anniversary of Hose Go. 3 will be celebrated Feb. with a dinner at the Colonnade by mem- bers of the Monitor Hose Go. Veter- ans Association. The original com pany was organized with twenty five members, all of whom are dead. Tn the present group are sons of the volunteer firemen.
 Officers of the present organiza- ton are George E. Petitjean, Jo- seph L. Stanley and Wade s. Man vile. The executive committee is William P. Loeff1er, s. O. Klobe- dang, Peter Lund. George A. Pou- ard and Walter c. Palmer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23
COTTON FUTURES
 SET UP LOSSES

New York, Jan. g. (UP)-Cotton futures set up losses ranging to 40 cents a bale today on selling by New Orleans and locals in reflection of the break in security prices.
 Midday prices were of 4 to 8 points. Initial quotations were 2 to 5 cents lower.
 Liquidation was centered in nearby months. Distant options met support on reports that plans for reducing acreage were receiving favorable at ,ention.
 Worth street was quiet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23
To Point Break Features Stock Market Today
Compensation Agreements

Capozxi Cleaners and Dyers, Inc., and Nicholas Augelli, 337 Congress avenue, right knee, right hand and left side injuries, S9.5O beginning January s.
 State Highway Department and Arthur Johnson, Norfolk right hand injuries, $13.56 beginning October II.
 Chase Brass and Copper Co. and o Lindahl, Oakville, toe injuries, $l2.65 beginning December "A.
 American Brass company and D. Clifford, Ansonia, $9.89 begin ming January 6.
 The Hotchkiss school, Lakeville, and Alice Spalding, Lakeville, burns, $9.3S beginning November 30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23
PLANE SURVIVORS

New York, Jan. 3.-(UP) These survived:
 Alderson, Captain M. R., master of the Cavalier, vet ran British flyer. Hamilton, lermuda.
 Chapman, Patrick, the (avalier's radio officer, Ham, lion.
 Ingham, Mrs. George. American wife of a Bermuda bMiness man. Hamilton.
 siller, Mrs. Donald. Middle-aged wD of the owner of Q Lincoln, Nb., department store. She and lG husband were vacationing. Her ,lsband was drowned.
 Noakes, Mrs. J. Gordon. Middle ged wife of prosperous fur auc- ioneer of New York. She was mak- ng her first airplane journey. Her husband who had flown over l00,- )UU mlleS, was drOWneu'
 Richardson, Nell. First officer. Hamilton, Bermuda.
 0mith. Miss Nellie. Pembroke, Bermuda.
 Talbot, Charles, Harvard stu- dent. Brookline, Mass.
 Watson, Mrs. Edna. Bermuda. Williams, David. One of the Cav- .lier's two stewards.
 These didn't:-
 Miller, Donald, merchant, Lincoln, Ieb.
 Noakes, J. Gordon. Fur auctioneer. few York city.
 Spence, Robert. One of the Cav- diers' stewards. Hamilton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23
JEW BEDFORD
 MAYOR ON TRIAL

Taunton, Mass. Jan. 23-(UP)- Fr the second time within @ month, Myor Leo F. J. Carney of New Bdford goes on trial today on & charge of demanding $25,000 from fiW persons for award of a city contract for garbage removal equipment.
 The first trial started Jan. 3, day after Carney's inaugural for a sec- ond term, and ended a week later in a mistrial declared by superior Judge James c. Donnelly when in- formed that one of the jurors had expressed opinions on the defend- ants guilt. The juror subsequently, was sentenced to three months in jail for contempt of court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23
The Fourth Estate
 Had a Word for II

Glastonbury, Conn.,, Jan. 2S- (UP)-What is a glawackus?
 The mysterious beast which screams in the night, terroriz- ing residents, has so been labeled.
 A newspaperman, in a mo- ment of thought, invented the word in this manner:
 "Gla" for Glastonbury.
 "Wack" for the word wacky us" just to make the word sound nice. or give it the prop ed Latin background
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23
I'M CHAMBERLAIN"

Taranto, Italy, Jan. 23-(UP)- Battista Rocca, 28, was arrested in a main street today as he prom enaded wearing only an umbrella, slung on his arm. I'm MT. Cham berlain," he explained to question ing policemen. He was taken to a hospital for observation
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23

secured basis for average to short French combing lengths, some three-eihts blood territory wool was included in recent sales at 60-62 cents secured basis for combing, and 57-59 cents secured basis -cloth- ing lengths.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23
WOOL MARKET

Boston, Jan. 23-(UP)-Fine ter- ritory wools were quoted very firmly on the Boston market, the U. s. Agricultural department reported today.
 Sales at the close of last week took further sizeable amounts out of the market. The bulk of the demand was on original fine terri tory wools which brought 69-70 cents secured basis and good French combing lengths, and 67-68 cents
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23

Richard Dix, long favortie with moviegoers, is seen as debonair, forceful newspaper reporter in his newest RKO Radio film, Twelve Crowded Hours" It is the first role as a newspaperman he has played since "Cimarron.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23

department, described the beast as "a large cat. He invited authorities out to "see the tracks, which are pretty big"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23

DOW JONES AVERAGES
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-23
PRESIDENT CALLS
 FOR BIG PROGRAM

Continued from Page 1)
Evening star., 1939-01-16
Stock Averages
80 Is IS 90
Indust. Rails. Util. Stks.
BY VICTOR EUBANK,
Associa ted Press Financial Writer.

NEW YORK, Jan. l6.-A few
utility, merchandising and speciality
stocks posted modest advances in
todays market, but steels, motors
and rails generally were unable to
overcome profit taking inspired by
Saturdays runup.
Dealings dwindled from the start
and near the fourth hour gains of
fractions to point or so were
offset by losses of as much.
Utilities were among the liveliaft
before the convening of the ST.
preme Court at noon, when, it WIS
hoped, decision on the constitu-
tionalty of the T. V. A. would be
handed down. The court, however,
rendered only one ruling and sd-
journed for two weeks without pass
ing on the power authority case.
Utility issues then slipped.
Traders, on the whole. found scant
stimulation in the news. The for
eign picture appeared a bit cloudier
as Italy's quarrel with France was
renewed and the Spanish embrogsio
pointed 10 nearby Crisis. with
the w. P. A. spending program
before the Senate, many inclined
to keep commitments light pending
further developments at the Capital.
Among favored stocks on the do
mestic board were Consolidated Edi-
son, North American, American
Water Works, American Power &,
Light. Montgomery Ward, Good
rich, SafeWay Stores, Illinhs,
Union Carbide, Air Reduction.
United States Gypsum, Johns
Mansville, Celanese and Texas Corp.
Lagging were United States Steel,
Youngstown. Chrysler. General Nc
tors. Boeing. Glenn Martin, Ameri-
can Telephone, Phelps Dodge, West
inghouse, Standard Oil of New Jer-
sey. New York Central. Southern
Pacific and Great Northern.
Slightly up on the curb were
American Gas, American Cyanamid
b and Standard Power e. Light
Lockheed. Gulf Oil and Lake Shore
drifted downward.