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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-27
NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a hearing will be held before the undersigned probate Judge on April 3, 194O, at 1000 o'clock, AM, in the office of the United States Commissioner and Ex-Officio Pro- bate Court for the Juneau, Alaska, Commissioner Precinct, upon the petition of JOHN CURRIER for his appointment as administrator of the estate of THOMAS COX. deceased, and for the issuance of Letters of Administration to him. All persons in interest are hereby required at said time and place to appear or show cause, if any they have, why said petition should not be granted as prayed for.
 Witness my hand and Official Seal at Juneau, Alaska, this 21st day of March, 194O.
 FELIX GRAY,
 United States Commissioner
 and Ex-Officio Probate
 Judge for Juneau, Alaska,
 Commissioners Precinct. Publication dates, March 22-23-25- 26-27-28-29-30 April 1-2, 194O, adv.
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HOME GROWN CRIMINALS

Criminals like honest and law-abiding citizens, have no mysterious origin but nome grown according to J. Edaar Hoover America's No l G. Man, who fixes responsibility for crime within the amiy circle
 Character good bad gets it's original set st the dinner table in front of the livingroom fire ia the basement workshop or playroom, per iiaps in the woodshed-wherever parents and their children meet, live with one another react on one another" Hoover says Very few parents consciously and wilfully nstill criminal ideals in their young sters but criminal tendencies picked up outside the home because of improper background training.
 Boys seek the street and the outside and be- come receptive to the criminal ideas and ideals of tough pals or gangs, usually for just reason: somehow whether because of indifference ignorance laziness, or stupidity, the home and parents have failed" he reasons of IS years experience based on hundreds of cases.
 That this is true-and discouraging-is shown in the fact that throughout the past year the larg- est number of individuals arrested in the 19- year-old group while those Is years old were second One out of every five persons arrested under 21 years of age.
 "The greatest of all recipes for crime prevention is understanding of boy nature by older people, especially parents It is chiefly from homes where misunderstanding indifference occurs which drive boys into haphazard relationships outside that the recruited whom of the Federal Bureau of Investigation later know, and conduct nation wide hunts for, as kidnapers murderers, forgCxs, thieves, rapists, and other public enemies" GMan Hoover asserts
 The threat of crimnality has to be fought on every front where it shows it's ugly head But it is too bad that we have to ruin many lives that could be useful. simply because the right influences not present at the right time.
 Everyone-parents, taxpayers. and possible vic- tins of crminality-must enlist in this war on crime. "Tlle finest victories against crime can be
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-27
GOOD NEIGHBORs SINCE 1926

The good neighbor policy fostered among New World nations, in which President Roosevelt and Secretary of State Hull have been active, was "fathered" back in 1926 by Simon Bolivar, who called the first meeting of nations comprising the Ameri- cas- according Pedro de Alba assistant director of the Pan American Union
 Back to Bolvar's first meeting of American nations go the beginnings of the Pan American Union, which will celebrate it's 5Oth anniversary April IA The fact that this birthday can be celebrated is a hope for the future. The Union is an instrument of cooperation and goodwill. The governing board of the Pan American Union presents vibrant and healthy example of the way in which problems facing international order might be met An atmosphere of understanding and toer- ance bars sterile controversies, but at the same time a sense of responsibility makes each rep resentative a devoted spokesman for his own coun- try
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-27
March of Progress
Cincinnati Enquirer)

The automobile tire is current instance ot the valuable results of research. Thirty years ago tires had exceedingly short lives Now they last at least ten times as long as they did when they first invented The reason is that in the laboratories of the tire companies tougher rubber has been de- veloped The rubber itself, now produced by great plantations of rubber trees is much superior to the old wild rubber Better methods of making tires Of course, have with experience Contributing factors to the longer life of tires smoother-run ming cars improved brakes and good highways. The tire however is still the first thing that wears out a Presently the rubber manufacturers hope to produce tire that will last as long as the car
 The efficiency of electric light bulbs has been quadrupled in the past ten years. The old, sta tionary steam engine is almost obsolete Within the memory of all men of middle age the dray was the standard vehicle for hauling heavy loads Now, a dray is much of a curiosity a Roman chariot. The of the motor truck has entirely supplanted it.
 All about innumerabe changes for the bet ter are being made. The old is being discarded for the new. The present generation has convenlences and comforts which past generations did not know The children of today when they come to Emer- sons immortal line: Hitch your wagon to star, ,, will ask, What is a wagon?" And having know ledge only of trucks and motorcars, they will ask understood by them except after careful explanation The world moves and we move with it.
 It's like this that make glad they don't have census but once every 10 years.
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M o D E R N ETIQUETTE
By Roberta Lss

@. When two persons start a violent argument, and you are pres ent, what should you do?
 A. Remain neutral. Do not take sides with either. Of course, if you are tactful enough to divert their attention to some other Sub- lect, it is all right to do so.
 e. When one has been staying at hotel for several days and has used the telephone frequently should he tip the telephone opera tor, and how much?
 A. This is customary. Probably 50 cents would be the minimum tip.
 O. Should one place the serv- ing silver on dish of food when asked to pass it?
 A. Yes, always.
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Horoscope "T'he stors inclins
 but do not compel
THURSDAY, MARCH 28

THURSDAY, MARCH z6
 Good and evil planetary aspects contend today. The morning hours are fortunate to those who control others. Persons in places in the Sun should benefit through loyalty to those subordinate to them. Vio- lent changes in European War pol icies are indicated as a web oi trade and other pacts is woven by the powers.
 Heart and Home: This is day for women of good sense to stay ir the background as news of wal horrors awakens citizens of the United States to perils, internal as well as external It is a date for adding comfort and beauty to the home which will seem more than ever a safe haven in this country The stars encourage in women the urge toward kindly service suct as nursing and providing for the unfortunate.
 Business Affairs: The stock mar ket will continue uncertain anc subject to great fluctuations. Spec ulation should be avoided. Prosper ity here will contrast strongly with the destruction wrought by war iil foreign lands. In the midst oi plenty those who have foresight will prepare for times of stress. Thrift should be practiced, although gen erous spending is helpful to trade and commerce.
 National Issues: Partisan preju- dices may interfere with construc- tive legislation at this time wher many pressing matters are confuS- ing to legislators as well as to tax payers. While Federal economy is preached, increased outlays will Dc imperative as national prepared ness becomes of more concern tC citizens of all classes. Women poli- ticians will multiply, but the stars promise them few rewards after the votes are counted.
 International Affairs: Spain ;: suddenly to gain world attention as it becomes a pawn on the dicta' tors chessboard The Catholit Church will exert strong influence toward the wise adjustment O problems affecting Mussolini anc Italy. Peace efforts will bt strengthened and extended, but thu stars seem to forecast war tha finally vanquishes completely tht powers that set back human pro- greSS.
 Persons whose birthdate it k have the augury of year of var jed fortunes. Disputes of all sorts should be avoided. Lawsuits will bt most unlucky. t.
 Children born on this day prob. ably will be sensitive and tempera- mental They should be bright O mind and strong of body, fond O the good things of life and ablt to procure them.
 Copyright, 1940)
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DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say, Did you take in Niagara Falls on your vacation?" Say, Did you visit Niagara Falls"
 Often Mispronounced: Cha1e; pronounce the a as in safe. ChatI; pronounce the a as in after.
 Often Misspelled: PlaglarlSm; giar, not gar.
 Synonyms: Kindred, kinship re- lationship, affinity
 Word Study: Use a word three times and it is yours" Let us ln- crease cur vocabulary by master ing one word each day. Today's word: Scrutiny; close examination. Scenes must be beautiful which daily viewed survive the scru- tiny of years. .'-Cowper.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-27
NOTICE OF ADMISSION OF LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT TO PRO- BATE AND OF ISSUANCE OF
 ETTERS TESTAMFNTARY

ALL CONCERNED ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the last will and testament of THOMAS TILSON, Sr., was admitted to probate on February 2Oth 1940, and that one said day Letters Testamentary were issued to Thomas Tilson, Jr., as EXecutor under said last will and testament by the United States Commissioner and Ex-officio Probate Judge for the Sitka, Alaska. Commissioners Pre- cinct.
 All persons having claims against said estate are required to present the same, with proper vouchers, within six months from the date hereof to the undersigned at his store and office in Sitka, Alaska. Dated at Sitka, Alaska, March b, 1940.
 THOMAS TILSON, JR.,
 Executor of the Last Will and
 Testament of Thomas Tllson,
 Sr., deceased.
 First publication, March 6, l940' Last publication, March 27, 194O.
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LOOK and LEARN
 By A. C. Cerdo~

l. To what heavenly body does the word lunar" apply? 2. Who is the present Emperor of India?
 3. What is the most important vein in the neck? 4. What does sine die" mean? 5. What state has been called The Treasure State?
 ANSWERS l. The moon.
 3. George VI, of England 3. Jugular vein. 4 Without day; without ap- pointing day on which to as- semble again
 5. Montana.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-27
TREES AS FRIENDS

The man who plants tree conveys lasting benefit to himself and posterty. What invested money put to work at par in 1850 say, is worth today what paid for it then? Business cycles come and go; so do gt-edge companies. Govern ments change; the races of man trample and pass on. Trees remain Trees are friends of men, as they are the friends of the birds. Trees have distinctive personalities; each has much indivdu- ality as a dog a horse. They outlve all such pets; they ask nothing They only give.'-Donald Culross Peatte in the Rotarian Magazine.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-27
WEIGHING STRIKE COSTS

The lowest estimate of the losses involved in the }8-day Pacific Coast maritime strike of 1886 300 million dollars By way of comparison, the total combined cost of three of the worlds greatest and useful engineering projects, the San Francisco Oakland Bridge, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Hoover Dam on the Colorado River, only 276 million dollars.
 The losses in the recent Chrysler strike have been estimated at 50 million dollars four times as much as the total 1889 expenditures of the American Red Cross.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GENERAL LAND OFFICE
 District Land Office

Anchorage, Alaska.
 January g, l940. Notice is hereby given that Violet E. Crosby, has made application for homesite under the act of May 26, 1884, (48 Stat 809) for a tract of land embraced in U. s. Survey No. 2409, situate on the north side of the Glacier Highway approximately 7h miles northwesterly from Juneau, containing 4.76 acres, latitude 580 21' 45" N. longitude 1340 33' 32" w. Anchorage serial 08903, and it is now in the files of the U. S. Land Office, Anchorage, Alaska.
 Any and all persons claiming ad-
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yersely any of the above mentioned land should file their adverse claims in the district land office within the period of publication or thirty days thereafter, or they will be barred by the provisions of the Statutes.
 GEORGE A. LINGO.
 Register. Date first publication. Feb. ', l940. Date last publication. April 3. 1940.
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OO YEARS AGO Ao Fsca THE EMPthE
MARCH 27, 1920

MARCH 27, 1920
 Significant of Juneau's progress as an important industrial center, announcement was made of the awarding of a contract by the Boyles Anchor Works to the En- terprise Foundry Company for the manufacture of 400 tons of semi steel cast anchors.
 The Army boat Peterson arrived from Haines and was to return north with several soldiers for Fort William H. Seward who were due to arrive on the City of Seattle.
 H. V. Sully had opened new wood working shop in Juneau. It was well equipped to handle any kind of work but special attention was given to furniture and office fixtures.
 Mrs. O. Fosmo and Mrs. H. Fly stad, who planned to spend the summer at Aux Bay, arrived on the Jefferson from Seattle and were registered at the Gastineau.
 Mrs. w. G. Johnson and her two children were to leave on the City of Seattle for a several months visit to Seattle.
 F. c. Johnstone, principal owner of the Tongass Trading Company, of Ketchikan, canneryman and Se- attle capitalist, formerly resi- dent of Ketchikan, frankly admit ted his astonishment at the growth of Juneau in the eight years that had elapsed since he was in the city. He arrived on the Jefferson and was here on a short business trip.
 Weather: highest 37, lowest 3l, snow
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MAID-Native girl 19 years old, wishes houseWork. Has local refer ences. Has completed four years high school work at Wrangell h. stitute. Willing worker. Call for ES 03446.
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Htby
 Birthday

The Empire extends congrdtufa- lions and best tOishes today, Their birthday anni0ersary, to the fol- lot0ing:
 MARCH 27 Mrs. Robert Simpson
 Mary Paul
 Arvo Wahto
 Bobby Phillips William s. Dapcevich Ernest WallgreE Wallace Chapman
 F. D. Taylor
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von before individuals become criminals" as Hoover puts it.
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It's like this that make us glad they don have a census but once every 10 years.
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Today's news today in The Empire
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weather: highest 37, lowest 31 snow.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-10-29
MITCHELL CASE
GETSUNDERWAY
Mrs. Bessie TwitcheII of
Conspiracy Trial Jury
Serving on Panel

Mrs. Bessie l.. Twitchell, of Naug-
atuck, a member of the jury which
convicted the defendants in the
Waterbury graft trial last year, was
chosen today to serve on the jury in
the case of Gladys Mitchell of Wa
terbury, who went on trial today or
charges of abortion and manSlaugh-
ter.
Only five jurors had been chosen
by press time and a new panel
drawn in New Haven, and notified
to appear in superior court this
afternoon for polling by States At
torney William B. Fitzgerald and
Defense Attorney Edward A. Mas
colo.
Hiram w. D. Darlington, of Beth
any, another JUROR in the conspir-
acy trial, was excused after being
called today.
Mrs. Mitchell is charged with hav-
ing performed an abortion on Car
mella Rosato, of Waterbury last
May. The young woman died at the
Waterbury hospital as result of the
illegal operation.
Polling of the jury was not ex-
pected to be completed today.
The other four jurors selected by
press time are A. F. Blanchard, of
Meriden, A. j. Bahnsen of Orange;
William H. Martin, of Ansonia; and
Bernice T. Buys, of Prospect.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-10-29
ALL-AMER|CAN
WINNERS NAMED
John Russell of SIS Penn
berton Street Captures
First Prize

John Russell, Of SIS Pemberton
street, won first prize Of IS in the
Knute Rockne, All-American Con-
test, which was published in the
Waterbury Democrat a week ago in
conjunction with the motion pic
ture Of the same name which ends
at the State Theater tonight.
Second prize of SO was won by
James WEIGH of 81 Transit street,
while third prize of 50 was awarded
to Joseph Daniels, of IL Ash street.
These three top winners are asked
to call at the Democrat office for
their prizes.
Honorable mention went to II
other contestants, who will receive
theater tickets in the mail, for the
standardization attraction, '"They
Knew What They Wanted" which
starts at the state" tomorrow.
The winners are:
Joseph Ficeto, 81 South Leonard
street; John Higgiston, 80 Alder
street; Joseph Lawlor, 81 Baldwin
street; L. Gervais, 81 Center street;
Miss Claire E. McNichols, 10 Hosey
Place; Mrs. Myles Sweeney, 81 Mea-
dow street, Naugatuck, Conn; Rob-
ert Fitzsimons, SO Ludlow street:
James Killian, 8 Pheasant street;
Margaret Sweers, ia Prospect street,
Union City, Conn; Ruth Miller,
Woodtick road; Michael Samuserick,
5 Beverly avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-10-29

Americas No. 1 Christian layman,"
he spen Is e7ery weekend travelling
over the country in the interest OF
religious matters. Midweek is spent
in his home city, supervising the
activities of his big tractor factory
AS head of the Gideon Society hG
is responsible for placing and main
tanning millions Of Bibles In hotel
rooms from coast to coast.
Six hundred men will be accom-
modated at the convention dinner
at Temple hall and the reservations
are being t-ken rapidly. The din
ner, starting at $50 p. m, will be
social feature of the day.
The general committee for the
convention consists Of Fred w.,
Rowe Carl Froelich, James Little
john, Roy Ferris, Clarence Folwelb
Arthur Wellington Alfred Fowler,
Paul Duren and Charles Rietdyke.
other mel. bers of the Waterbury
Federation Of Mems Bible classes
are assisting in arrangements for
the convention sessions and the
dinner.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-10-29
Bethel Synagogue
$4,000 Defendant
Joseph II. Greenblatt Sues for Fall on Stairway;
Thomas Kelley and Pauline Fisher Suing City

A $4,000 civil action against the
Bethel synagogue of Waterbury
was instituted in the court of COM
mon pleas today by Joseph H. Green
blatt, of Waterbury. The action is
based on fall suffered on the steps
of the synagogue during the Pass
over, April 49,
Five other actions were filed in
the common pleas court today. The
city is the defendant in two of the
actions, both based on falls.
In the Bethel synagogue case,
Greenblalt, through his attorney,
John H. Cassidy, complains that
negligent maintenance of a flight
of stairs within the building caused
him to fall. His injuries. he said,
were extensive, and his medical eX-
penses great.
The city was sued by Thomas A..
Kelley, of Waterbury, and Pauline
Fisher, also of Waterbury. Kelley,
who asked $1,000 damages, claims
he fell on defective part of La
fayette street Sept. 49,. while the
Fisher action for $4,000, is based on
fall on Lafayette street, May S.
In the fourth action filed today,
Vera DsBiase, of Waterbury, seeks
$4,000 from Isidore B. Kramer, also
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-10-29
SOUTH WATERBURY
PARADE THURSDAY
HOpeville Community Club
to Award Youngsters
Prizes for Costumes

An invitation is extended to all
children of Hopeville to participate
in the annual Halloween parade
Thursday evening under the aus
pieces of the Hopeville Community
club.
Arrangements are under way for
the parade to Start at 7 o'clock on
the baseball field. The parade will
march up to Piedmont street, con-
tinue to Tracy avenue, over to Edin
street, the. to Baldwin street, to
Baldwin avenue and wind up on
The baseball field, where the judg-
ing of costumes will take place.
Representatives and presidents of
the Washington Park, Platts Mills,
East End, Overlook and Bunker Hill
Community clubs will preside.
Prizes win be given for the best
costumes for the funniest costumes
and the most original one.
The committee consists of Charles
K. Ahearn, chairman, William Mus
Guy Winston, ST., Wilbur Seeley,
Miss Betty DWyer Mrs. Joseph Mon
nerat Marvin Lawlor, Joseph H.
Lawlor, William Semple, Burton H.
Walker and Fred Boucher.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-10-29

Budget Director Thorvald E. Olsen
has submitted to the board a recon-
mended budget which makes provi-
sion for wage adjustments in several
departments, enlargement Of street
department improvement and re-
pairs, and continuance of normal
city services His budget calls for a
tax rate of Bib mills, but he has
suggested that the rate be placed at
BIS mills, the additional fraction
giving the city extra revenue OF
about $4,000 which would be used
as a special emergency fund.
Finance board members are hope
full that several departmental ap-
proSriations can be cut down suf-
ficicntly to allow a reduction OF
mill and half or two mills from
the present rate.
Tonight's meeting will be the first
of q series of special sessions which
the finance board will hold on the
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-10-29
Board of Aldermen In Special Meeting to Study Budget
President OF Gideon
Society Coming Here
Americas No. Christian Layman to Address Fed
Grafton of Mems Bible Classes November 10

Robert G. LeTourneau of Peoria,
ILL.,, national president of the Gid
con society, will address the night
session Of the fifteenth annual con-
vention of the Connecticut Fedora
ton of Mems Bible classes at the
Second Congregational church, Sat-
urday, November 16. 1t is expected
that more than 1000 members of
Bible classes of all Protestant
churches in the state will attend the
final session.
Mr.. LeTourneau notified the con-
vention committee today that he
and associates will arrive by pri-
vate plane from Atlanta, Ca, in
time for the night meeting. Called