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The Nome nugget., 1940-09-13
EDITORIAL
WHY NOT DO SOME THING ABOUT TT

Travellers from outlying dis tricts, particularly the lower Yu- kon and points between Fair banks and Nome, report many complaints because of the poor summer mail services. Numerous places are dependent upon the slow-moving river steamers, get ting their mail weeks apart, while planes are constantly call ing at those points from Fair banks.
 The matter has been discussed in the past by the Chamber of Commerce. No action was taken. Are the people of the regions which build up the rich tributary trade for this center to go un- served while every facility neceS sary is possible. A good strong investigating committee and firm set of resolutions and petitions to the proper authorities should get results. Why not stir up the matter.
 Why is any part of Alaska tied up to outmoded methods institut- ed in horse-and-buggy days - days when only the dog team or slew moving river craft were the only means of service.
 With all the planes that rad fate out from this base, going and coming almost daily, there is no reason why all first class, and much of the other classes, should not go to the people of the out lying regions the year round by plane, and go frequently.
 Now that the army is playing 6 large part in Alaska the con- stant year-round service is all the more essential, if not indis- pensible.
 And that agitation for a com plete modern highway system got no farther than the discus sion stage. Why not put the mat ter in the form of a stout set of resolutions and urgent appeal
 The many business interests of Nome which enjoy the benefits that accrue from trade with the outlying region have a vital inter est in these matters and bear a direct responsibility to the entire region in seeing that all services and improvements so sorely need CT are provided.
 The Chamber of Commerce and other representative bodies cannot afford to slip in these dnatters.
 Now is the time to buck up and do something about it or bear the brunt of the blame.
The Nome nugget., 1940-09-13
GOLD MINING INDUSTRY SERIOUSLY AFFECTED BY DEFENSE TAXATION

Members of the Alaska Min CTS Association are watching the rapidly changing scenes of war torn Europe and are keenly alive to the necessity of developing cur National Defense program, Harry G. Watson, secretary of the Alaska Miners Association, declared.
 "This program will require sums of money which are almost beyond comprehension" he said. t'Never before in our history have such sums been appropriat ed for a like purpose.
 'We know that these funds can be raised only by taxation, but we hold that any change in our present laws should be made only aftec most careful and searching study of all proposi- tions involved in order to avoid unnecessary disturbances of our existing operations.
 In Touch with Legislation
 "As members of the American Mining Congress we are in close touch with all pending legisla- tion which may affect the mining industry.
 'I have just received a letter
The Nome nugget., 1940-09-13

from Julian D. Conover, secre- tary of the American Mining Congress. It is indicative of the speed with which such import ant and far-reaching tax laws may come into effect"
 The letter follows:
 Dear MT. Watson:
 "A meeting of the Executive Tax Committee of the American Mining Congress was held in Washington City July r to con- sider pending proposals for Ex- cess Profits Tax.
 This is subject of most ser ious concern to mining opera tions. We know that, in order to finance our defense program, tax es must be raised. We know also that a tax of this character must have most careful consideration to prevent extreme hardships, particularly to small operations, such as followed the passage of the 1918 law. We must vigorously protest any tax which will re- tard development and interefere with successful production of the metals and fuels needed for na- tional defense.
 Recently the Senate, with practically no consideration, ad- opted two amendment to the l940 Revenue Act, containing complicated and drastic provi- sions or further taxes. This ac- tion was vigorously protested by the American Mining Congress and the amendments were reject ed by the ConfereeS, who then asked the Treasury to prepare recommendations for an excess profits tax bill, applicable to 1940 incomes. Following this, the President also urged speedy en- actment of steeply graduated excess profits tax.
 We are deeply concerned lest an endeavor be made to force CT actment of such bill without full study and public hearings To prevent this it is essential that members of Congress, and particularly of the Ways and Means Committee, understand the desire of their constituents for thorough consideration, ade- quate notice and the fullest op- portunity to be heard.
 May we suggest that you inn mediately express your views on this subject to your representativ es in Congress. We should make it clear that we are ready to bear our share of the burden, but we do not want a hastily drawn measure which may cripple nee essary industry and prevent the orderly development of reserves of minerals.
 Very truly yours, "The American Mining Congress
 Julian D. Conover, Secretary"
The Nome nugget., 1940-09-13

Charlie Chaplin, the one man how in Hollywood has just finish ed The Dictator"- most un- usual part of it all was the very little amount of interest in Char lie Chaplin or the fact that his first finn in years was about to be released. Prices will be the same as Zone With the Wind"
The Nome nugget., 1940-09-13
SOURDOUGH STATIONERY

That uIlque and humorous and typical Alaskan stationery Sourdough Roadhouse Letter heads ana Envelopes, have bee, brought strictly uptodate, and art now available at the Nugget off
The Nome nugget., 1940-09-13

That Information Please short subject in which Wendell Willkie COP Presidential candidate, guest stars. is the biggest gross ing short RKO has distributed since Ferdinand the BulP and MT. Willkie will appear in sec ond Information Please" short for release in October.
The Nome nugget., 1940-09-13
HOLLYWOOD STAR-LIrES
By Chuck Cochard

HOLLYWOOD (Exclusive) = James Roosevelt's nickel-in-the- slot movies is finally ready for distribution-big problem now is to get production going on the machines which will cost some $700 to manufacturer.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-22
Local Sales
Vault Over
January '39

Excluding number of
building permits and their
value which showed a drop
of so per cent and 81 per
cent respectively under jan
uary of 1889, every item, in
Guiding cases on relief,
showed a substantial gain in
the summary issued this
week by Albert N. Beard
shear, manager of the New
ark Chamber of Commerce,
for the current year. Gains
ran from 1.78 per cent in
water meter installations to
92.01 in outbound carload
ings.
Bank clearings, always an ac-
curate barometric sounding
jumped from $4,6O3, ,1O2.32 in
January a year ago to $685.
412.98, this year. Percentage
gain was 1916. Postal receipts
took a leap of Is per cent, or
over $2,400.00. Inbound cars
went over the previous January
by 1926 per cent.
Twenty-six thousand more bus
fares were recorded, showing, in
part, the affect inclement wealth
er has on a snow bound populace
Percentage gain here was 1917
January 1889 saw 8,709 tele-
phones in service. The new year
however brought their total up
to 9,241, or gain of 81 pei
cent.
Electric meters gained 6.2t
per cent. Gas meters came
through with an increase of 1858
The gain in retail sales was de.
termined only by per cent. But
here the month of Janlary vault.
ed over it's sister month of &
year ago by 1857. And reflect.
ing even a large gain, one that
always looks good in figures anc
actually was employment, com
ing through with a hike of 20.61
Not so good, but still offset
by the advances along Other
fronts were number of relief
cases. They increased from 62(
in January, 1889, to 1,168 this
year. In percentage the figure!
are 1888.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-22

ton of the Board of County
Commissioners to act as local
poor relief authority for the City
of Newark for the period begin
ming Dec. 31st, 1889 to June 80,
1910. 1t had been brought be-
fore members at a previous
meeting and action postponed.
Finance committee submitted
an estimated cost to move the
sewage treatment plant farther
south to point on the south
west corner of the Kiger farm at
$500, or Sc a lineal foot. Nov
ed to the southeast corner of the
same farm cost would be $751;
600. Application to WPA for
the project before July l was
urged in the report. Mr.. Lock-
wood, however, felt that a low
er price on the property con-
cerned could be obtained. Hence,
action was held up pending in
vestigation.
Council unanimously rejected
the petition of Emerson r. Mill
er to vacate an alley running off
Prospect street and Franklin
avenue in South Newark. Ac-
tion was taken in order that 9TH
er property owners might have
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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-22

He suggested calling a special
meeting of the board for dispo-
sition of the request after he
had given it careful study. The
restoration would entail the sum
of $8715.24 under existing con-
tracts and would include all
teachers.
Speaking in behalf of the re-
turn were Edgar E. Baker, sec
retary of the Newark Federation
of Labor and Emerson l.. Fish
baugh, president of both Fedora
ton of Teachers and Federation
of Labor. A number of teachers
were also present.
Said Baker: These balances
(referring to the balance exist
ing in school funds and avail
able for expenditure) are healthy
things for private enterprise, but
in political subdivisions they can
often prove disadvantageous.
Budget commissions inevitably
cut from appropriations amounts
equal to or in excess of remain
ing balances and apply them to
other subdivisions not so careful
with their money. For that
reason | believe available money
should be spent, and spent wise
ly, and restoration of these sal
ary cuts, l believe would be wise
at this time"
A legal opinion, written by
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-22

February issue of the "New
ark Teacher publication of the
Newark and Licking County
Federation of Teachers, contain
ing eight pages and out this
week, is dedicated by it's edito-
rial staff, to Emerson L. Fish
baugh, president of the teachers
organization and also the New
ark Federation of Labor.
The dedication states: "mem-
bers are very proud of the
position of Importance he has
assumed in the state and nation
al Federation of Teachers where
representatives of large univers-
tiles and cities have shown con-
fidence in his ability by placing
him on important committees.
He has shown himself a valued
citizen in our community in the
time and energy devoted to civic
organizations and projects"
The publications board of edi-
tors consists of Alice Stowell,
Elizabeth King, Kermit Espey,
Mildred Boyd, Doris Mowery,
Edwyn Dickerson and Mr.. Fish
baugh.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-22
Underwood Orders
Consumers Hearing

Federal Judge Mel Underwood
this week set March l as the
date for hearing and consider
ing the following matters of the
Consumers Brewing Co.:
Approval of report of the spe-
cial master filed Feb. 7, on the
question of confirmation of a re-
organization plan recommended
by the special master; applica-
tion for fees, allowances, COM
pensation for services rendered
in connection with application
for reimbursements for expenses
incurred, and all matters in con-
nection with the proceeding
which may require consideration
of the court. These include con-
sidering of means of consuma-
tion of the plan and the form
of papers and documents requir-
ed.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-22
Sponsor Antique,
Painting Exhibit

Members of the Hartford
Grange and Research Club are
inviting friends and guests to at
tend display of original water
color paintings by Mrs. Laura
Shafer, and a collection of an
tiques from this community. 1t
will be held in Grange hall, Crot-
on, Feb. 26 to March 8, and the
hall will be open during the
week from 10 a. m. to 6 p. M;
Saturday from 10 a. m. to 10 p.
M; and Sunday, p. m. to 6 p.
m.
A reception and program will
be given Saturday and Sunday in
the afternoon.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-22

George J. Mcdonald and concur
red in by Solicitor Charles b.
Holtsberry, pointed out that the
board was within it's legal jur-
isdiction to raise salaries within
a school term, but lacked author
ity to lower them within the
same period.
In attendance were 13 mem
bers of the Franklin School
PTA who, through Mrs. M. j.
Remington, requested retention
of Franklin school. They argued
that use of Hartzler school by
Franklin pupils was dangerous
since travel to and from school
meant crossing both National
drive and the river. Repair of
the Franklin building for con-
tinued use will be discussed at a
latter meeting when all members
of the board are present. Men,
bers Conrad and Weaver were
absent.
Permission to change the date
for the Boy Scout Circus to be
held in Senior High school gym
was granted. 1t will be moved
from March 15 to April 5. Au-
thorization to secure speakers
for school dedication ceremonies
was also granted Superintendent
Edwards.
Bids for the repair of Frank
lin, Mound and Roosevelt schools
and the installation of new
plumbing in Woodside school
will be considered at the meet
ing when quorum is in attend
ance. Mrs. j. H. Fitzgibbon was
re-appointed to a seven-year
term to the library board at the
meeting.
Appointments to positions
open in the education depart
ment were made upon recommen-
dation of Superintendent Ed
wards. Examinations were held
recently under civil service for
the four posts.
Named as clerk to Lester b.
Cox, principal of Central school
was Miss Wilma Lockwood. Miss
Lockwood attained a grading of
81 in the examination. Others
were: Macille Reed, grade of "a;
Margaret Foran, grade of 70.
Two janitress appointments
went to Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis,
grade 80, and Louise Fry, grade
70. Mrs. Carrie Brown, the
third, attained rank of 80.
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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-22
Elks Jubilee
Program Is Set

No admission charge, plenty
of free entertainment, door
prizes every hour. These and
many other features are being
presented Friday and Saturday
of this week in the Elks home,
73 Hudson avenue, at the public
jubilee given under the sponsor
ship of the Elks Buckeye Band.
Among the free gifts to be
given away hourly are: glass
ware, A. H. Kelsey Co.; lawn
mower, E. T. Rugg Co.; one ton
w. Va. coal from Imhoff Bros;
tire from Pharis Tire & Rubber
Co.; serving table from Carroll's;
two five-qt. cans oil from Pure
Oil Co.; one electric iron from
Ashley Electric Shop, and many
others.
Doors are open each evening
at 1880. Wayne Martins Camp
us Night Hawks will provide
music. There will be dancing in
the ballroom. The entertainment
takes in, besides the ballroom,
the mezzanine floor and the
grill room. The jubilee is open
to all.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-22
School Board
Tables Salary Restoration

A resolution adopted by the Newark Federation OF
Teachers calling upon the Board of Education for mme-
date restoration of the 53 per cent deficit effective
in teachers salary schedules temporarily tabled by
Board President R. W. Jones in order that he may have
time to investigate advisablity of the return Mr. Jones
expressed himself favorable to the restoration but
stated that taxpayers teachers and the general public
must be considered before definite action is taken
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-22

Bittinger, and William G. Pick
rel, former lieutenant governor
of the state and himself. Davey,
time and again, has been men
toned as a possible candidate for
the gubernatorial post this year.
Mr.. Pickrel is also scheduled
to speak, as are Joseph t. Ferg-
uson, State Auditor, Carl Hinkle,
Mansfield Attorney and Victor
Hunt Harding, executive secre-
tary of the Democratic Congress
sional committee.
The meeting was called by A.
D. Lockwood, president of the
Licking County Democratic Club,
last week. Energies of all
groups have been enlisted to
make it successful in every way.
Toastmaster for the rally will
be George j. Mcdonald, Newark
Attorney, and himself candi-
date for the Democratic nomina-
ton at the special primary cleo
ton held on Feb. 6. Mcdonald
carried Licking County by a sub
stantial majority.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-22
Local Trade Index Up; Building Lays
Activities in Sportsmen's Club
Creating Interest For Members

Out after a record membership in the Licking County
Farmers and Sporsmens Club members of the organization
met in Labor Hall Tuesday night and evnced considerable
terest in the drive Numerous members
ported and call made to those having tickets to make
turns to the committee a. possible.
Subject of pheasant raising discussed and committee
appointed call upon the conservation for the
purpose securing birds for Licking County special
meeting in line with this plan will be held Monday night Rec
reation Hall. All members invited.
Game Protector Laird reported SO arrests for hunting law
violations during the 1t considerable increase
previous year. The club admitted the high
county this size and pledged its membership
reducing the number year. standing offer of
S. and conviction of vioaor is being
made by the club
rabbit committee reported distribution Missouri
throughout the county All released carried
health certificate showing them free from ularema.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-22
City Council
Will Acquire Flood Lands

Council in entire sponsored the resolution Monday
night which declared intention to appropriate property for
easements and temporary and permanent rights
required by the Federal Flood Control Act for evees wat
improvement purposes for the construc
tion of flood control works South Newark The appro
priaton of rights to property involves 81 parcels Money
necessary to the project amounts to $l5OO and has al
ready been set UP in previously passed legislation.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-22


Miss Edith Fleming, teacher
at Roosevelt school, is president
of the 18th district which in
cludes II chapters in as many
towns and cities in Licking,
Knox and Morrow counties. 9th
er district officers are: Nina
Adams, vice president, Johns
town; Ethel Jewett, secretary
treasurer, Utica; Mary Oldaker,
conductress, Eagon; Glenna
Cochran, associate conductress,
Kokosing; Ella Jones, chaplain,
Granville; Ina Hess, marshall,
Glenwood; Mildred Early, or
ganist, Mildred; Villa Broillier,
warder, Burgoyne; Desso Pipes,
sentinel, Highland.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-22


Guests of honor at the meet
ing will be the following grand
chapter officers: Gwoladus Thom-
as, worthy grand matron; Marie
L. Hamilton, past worthy grand
matron; Fairy Gingery, associ-
ate grand matron; Lily Cooper,
associate grand conductress, and
deputy grand matron of District
IL, Ethel Jewett.
The afternoon session begins
at 1870 with a call to order by
Helen Goodell, junior past pres
ident. Follows the entrance of
district officers, presentation of
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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-22
DenisOn's S DR.. Utter
Kiwanis Speaker

Newark Kiwanians this week
at their regular luncheon meet
ing heard DR.. William Utter,
Denison University history de-
partment, discuss the Human
Side of Washington"
Inducted into club membership
was Louis Regan, Style Shop
manager. Among the guests
were Palmer Dawes, Pure Oil
Co., W. E. Barnes, Cleveland;
Clyde Smith, Pure Oil Co., Chi
cago; Elwood Davis, Mt. Gilead,
and William Bembower, Zanes-
vile.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-22
Lions Fete
Wilson Team

Basket ball team of Woodrow
Wilson Junior High school were
guests Wednesday Of the New
ark Lions Club at their week
ly luncheon in Hull Place. The
team was so honored for win
ming all it's city league games
and for the eminent display at
Marietta Saturday when it cap
tured high honors at the Ma
rietta invitational tourney for
the fourth time.
On the program was exhibit
of the Ohio State Minnesota
football game motion pictures
shown by Sid Gilman, OSU ath-
letic department.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-22
Rainbow Vets
Entertain Wives

Wives and guests were enter
tained at a dinner Wednesday
evening by the Rainbow Veter-
ans Association in Memorial hall.
George Ward, former resident of
Newark, at present Safety Di-
rector of Columbus; James Hurd,
also of Columbus; Al Hoyt,
Cleveland; Paul Jackson, Mr..
and Mrs. Ben Jones, Newark,
and Mrs. Raymond Nice, Akron,
were the speakers.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-22
Leave March 2
For Florida

Attorney A. S. Mitchell, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Burrell, Mr.. and
Mrs. d. B. Bell, leave Saturday
morning, March 2, for st. Pet
ersburg, Fla. They plan to be
gone through the month of
March and will visit points
farther south during their trip.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-22
DAvEY HERE FOR ELECTION MASS MEETING
PiCkrel, Ferguson To
Appear On Program

Democratic heavy artillery will be trained the Feb
27 special Congressional election when final strategy
offensive behalf of Byron B. Ashbrook candidate for
Congress- will be launched at the High School auditorium
on Friday evening, Feb %, at 7:30. The rally will be
open to the public and in addition to entertainment in the
form of music and other presentations, will include the
speakers platform galaxy of high in state and
national Democratic political circles.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-22

Leading the cast of oratorical
principals will be the popular
former Governor Martin L.
Davey, Kent, who for the past
months has been viewing the po-
litical situation in Ohio with
comparative calm, only to emerge
last week from the seclusion of
his Kent home to announce a
pending interview between for
mer House Speaker, ]. Freer
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-22
Host To District Il,
Order Eastern Star, Mar. Z

A two-session program has been scheduled for the
18th annual meeting of chapters constituting the 18th
District Order of Eastern STAR to be held here in the
Masonic Temple on Saturday., March 2. About 800 mem
ber expected to attend The session has been held in
yJ, tipoac hnfOr
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-22
PLAN BRIDGE PARTY

Ohio State University Moth
ers' Club will hold a bridge
party at the Ohio Power Co.,
building on Tuesday, March 5, at
2 D. m. Tickets are 25 cents.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-22

Democratic headquarters
will remain open from now
until returns are in and tab
ulated on election night, next
Tuesday, officials said today.
Information may be obtain.
ed by phOning the headquar-
ters.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-22

It was one of two laws to come
before the body at it's second
February meeting. First read
ing of it required one hour. 1t
was summarily adopted under
rules suspension.
Other measure was authorize
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-22

George J. Mcdonald, Newark
Attorney, will be tOastmaster at
the Democratic rally on Friday
evening in Newark High school.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-22
DECEASED

Following SO active the ministry the
Christian Union Church. death claimed Rev. James Lamp aged
81 Sunday of this Wilson street. he had been
residing He had held membership in the Christian Church for
85 native Of Amsterdam he ordained in 1871 and
tired 1925 His wife predeceased him 1890 Funeral
Tuesday with interment in Fairmount cemetery
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-22
ALLOCATE

ALLEGATION of $69O4 to Licking County for January relic
pendtures made this week by the welfare depar
Over the state alOmens any other month bienniuI
1939-4O
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1940-02-22
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DENOTED

Denoted to the rank of patroman Harold
ham, member of the police department for II and for
years sergeant Action announced by Safety Director Frank
Neghbor following order of Mayor Glenn Wright following
day Mayor Wright named Police Officer Thomas Grady fill the
caused by Markhams years
service with the force having entered in 1928.