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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-24
KING CAROL MAKES BIG
 GRAB OF OIL
Rumanidn Government by Special Decree Seizes
 British Company
tBY ASSOCIATED PREss)

In eastern Europe, the Pro-Nazi Rumanian government, headed by King Carol, who once marched with reat Britain's present King George the Sixth at the funeral of George the Fifth, today seized the largest British Oil Company in Rumania, under a new Rumanian decree.
 The confiscated oil may now be sent to supply Germany's armies in a climactic offensive against England.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-24
DaIadier Sow Held
 In Prison
Former French Premier Others to Be Inyestigdt-
 ed About War Entry

VICHY, France, July "A. = The Petain Government has ordered for mer Premier Daladier and several others confined in the Marseille prison while launching an investi- sponsible for Frances entry into gation of Frenchmen allegedly re- the war
 Daladier has just returned from Morocco where he fled at the time of the armistice.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-24
Two keithikan Women Are
 Bridge Champs

NEW YORK, July "A. - The World Bridge Olympic Commit tee today announced the win ners in the International 1940 contest which was held on April 4. as follows:
 North and South J. M. LearmOuth and E. LearmOuth, of MaracaibO, Venezuela.
 East and West-Mrs. A. C. Bryant and Mrs. C. H. Drury of Ketchikan, Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-24
RECALLED

ROME, July 24.-The newspaper Popolo Di Roma this morning pub lished a dispatch from Bucharest saying that the Rumanian Govern ment has recalled it's minister to England.
 Quoting the Popolo di Roma: ''Po- litical circles have affirmed that his recall is in direct retaliation for the hostile attitude recently assumed by the British Legation at Buchar- est"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-24
EARL LONG
 MUST FACE
 TRIAL NOW
Former Governor of Louis iana Indicted, En-
 bezzIement

NEW ORLEANS. La, July 24- The Parish grand jury has indict- ed former Governor Earl Long on charges of embezzlement involving employment of "deadheads" on the Dock Board payroll during the last election in which he lost the Gov ernorship.
 Four others were also indicted
 The charge is the first to be filed against Long in accusations which wrecked Huey's political ma chine.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-24
Unified States Fleet 10
 Remain in Far Pacific;
 Political Dope Is Given
By JACK STINNETT

WASHINGTON, July 24. An swering the mail orders:
 Mrs. ]. T. K, Indianapolis - In spite of all those stories you have read, the United States fleet still is in the far Pacific and is likely to remain there unless some dras- tic change occurs in Atlantic de- fense conditions.
 G. T., Rutherford, N. J. Your old friend and brother in the bond, Jimmy AsWell, is out for the congressional race in Natchi- toches, La, and it looks at this printing as though he would be around these parts soon after the first of the year. He was one of the principal platform ramrods in the fight against the old tand de- feated) Long machine. Since then the winds that drift up from the southland have been bringing me consistent reports of Jimmys candidacy If Jimmy comes up this way after the first of the year, guess we'll have to have a get-together and talk of the time you wrote glowing column about what a swell guy Jimmy Aswell is and some South Caro- lima editor Cor was it Virginia) got confused and ran it under a head that said By James Aswell." !" They tell me Jimmy still keeps the Pullman shades down when he goes through that city.
 H. M L., Dallas, Texas.-Your query about all that gold that's stuck in a hole down in Kentucky not only has your humble corre- spondent guessing, but all the best economists and money the orists around here as we'll I'm trying to find out, but it's begin ming to look as though I'll have to get Ph. D., a thesaurus and couple of Morgan partners on my side before I can even discuss it <. And even then I'll have to write above the column: The facts contained herein bear no resem- blance to anything living or dead
 G. F., San Diego, Cal.-Based on the 1886 popular vote, Wendell L. Willkie would have to swing a lit- tie more than 5,OOO,000 votes that went for Roosevelt and hold the 100000 votes considered Repub- lican under any circumstances. The sideline guessers here now are say ing that MT. Willkie probably will get a lot of normally Democratic votes (being so recently Democrat himselD, but for that very reason probably will lose some of the ordinarily die-hard Republicans. Personally, think it's little too early to tell about any of these supposed trends. The political pie ture, based as it is, almost en-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-24
NEW WOOLEN SALESMAN
 COMES IN ON COLUMBIA

R. J. Bowers, of Ogden, Utah, is making the first trip to Alaska for Inter-Mountain Knitting Mills of Ogden. His wife is accompanying him and they will remain at the Gastineau Hotel for few days be- fore going to the Westward.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-24
HERE FROM sITKA

Ray Burke, whose parents own over by plane yesterday and is at the Bayview Hotel in Sitka, came the Gastineau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-24
LEVERS ON VACATION

Deputy Clerk of Court William Leivers began a months vacation today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-07-24

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Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-09-13

flooring and could see the sign lights
flaming and fading still through a
high skylight.
There must be-don't bump your
self there, Peter!-there, Peter!-
there must be lamps"
Sheila's cropping wet gloves found
one as she spoke; the room broke
into dim light.
They were in a studio; Sheila had
never seen one before, except in
movies, but she knew it at once
recognized the easel and the unfin-
lShed canvaSes as well as the more
familiar tables and couches and
chairs. The room appeared to be
quite empty.
Look for telephone, quick!" Pc
ter directed, stuffing his cap and his
gloves into a coat pocket, and fling
ing the coat itself over a chair.
"I'n be home before I could tele-
phone Mama; we have to call the
corner drug store" Sheila had be-
gun to say, when the lock of the
studio door clicked and they both
whirled about guilty to face who
ever was about to enter.
Two men backed in, crouching,
watching the Railways rather than
looking into the room; tall man
and a small man, both young. As
Sheila began somewhat tinidly:
1--WE had to come in through your
place" they both sprang about,
and she heard a quick whispered
oath.
Then the four were facing one
another, Sheila and Peter aghast and
terrified, and the two others hardly
less taken aback.
"Shut up!" the smaller man whis-
pered fiercely.
'Listen!" Peter persisted, in a
voice that was not loud, but that
was not afraid.
He fell silent, staring with fasci-
mated eyes in whitening face. The
shorter man had shown a shining,
sleek revolver. Sheila caught at
her breath childishly; there was no
other sound.
"Come here!" the tall man
breathed, inaudibly. They sensed
rather than heard his words; they
followed him across the studio; and
he opened a door that gave upon a
small storeroom or closet.
"Give me the rod, Inky," he said,
taking the pistol. Instantly he
closed himself into the closet with
Sheila and Peter. Don't either of
you speak," he said. They'll get
me if you do, but I'll get you first"
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-09-13

d'you see? We never asked you folks
in here"
"Well-" Sheila began briskly, her
eyes wide, 1--WE hadn't any inten-
ton"
"Oh, that's all right, that's all
right" Ken interrupted her as he
buttoned on heavy coat and drew
on gloves. "But it may delay you
little bit getting home, see?"
But you'll let my mother know"
the girl asked anxiously. He looked
at her oddly, as if he were curious
about her.
"Sure, I'll let your mother know"
"Oh, all right then!" she said, re-
ieved.
"Just a minute" Peter said bold
ly. But Ken, after favoring him
! with a bored sort of stare, took
Sheila's arm and led her downstairs
with no further words. Sheila heard
the door behind her slam upon Pc
ter's protest, "Say, what-the-say,
what are you trying to do"
The words were cut off there. She
looked inquiry at her companion.
Hell be down with Inky," Ken
told her.
They went through a back pas
sage, Ken gripping her arm tightly.
A side door opened into a narrow
alley: they were out in the night.
Don't make any noise now, Sis
teri"
IT won't!" she answered, fright
ened.
An open car, large touring car
with the rain curtains securely but
toned down, was standing at the
curb. Snow was falling softly, stead
lily; all the noises of the city were
softened and dull.
Ken, still holding tight to Sheila's
arm, fell into low-toned converse
ton with two men who emerged
from the shadows; afterward one
Of them looked at Sheila sharply.
This man was an American, elderly,
lean, nervous. She saw Ken give
him the addresses and telephone
numbers he had taken from Peter
and herself upstairs. The old man
listened, nodded, muttered a word
or two.
Now, you get in front here, Sis
ter" Ken said then. opening the
right-hand front door, land wen be
out Of this in no time at ALI"
Hes coming" Ken told her.
Get in!"
When Sheila, secretly praying, had
obeyed, he walked around the car
to the drivers seat, the elderly man
standing close to Sheila, with one
veiny hand gripping her wrist.
Don't make no noise," the man
said.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-09-13

that was not healthy, there was men
ace in their very presence, and Pc
ter knew, as Sheila had known for
some time, that the nights perils
were not over. His voice died
away into silence and his face took
on a strange pallor.
"This amt your wife, them" Ken
asked.
mo, sir. That's what I was tell
ing you," Peter said. "I'm to be
married on Tuesday toto another
girl. That's why I'd be so much
obliged if you'd let me telephone"
The men glanced at each other.
mo rush," Ken observed mildly.
I'm afraid my mother will be
worried, it's getting on to eight
o'clock" Sheila exclaimed anxious
ly. And the sudden thought of that
comforting and protecting mother,
her love and tenderness, brought
tears to the girls eyes.
Ken shifted a cigar on his rather
full underlip.
Listen, Sister," he remarked,
carelessly, you've got no call to
look so scared"
It was not much, but it was ex-
quisite balm to Sheila. She man.
aged rather white smile.
"Thank you'll" she said.
"You give me your NAME" Ken
directed, drawing piece of paper
Inward him across the table and
taking fountain pen from his pock-
ct, land I'll let your folks know.
But you'll be home pretty soon,"
he added comfortably.
Come on, let's get going" Ken
said. He glanced at Peter and Shei-
la, standing bewildered and fearful
together. "Nothing'n happen to
you," he told them scornfully, care
lessly. But you busted in here,
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-09-13
CHAPTER VII

There was a long pause, during
which they all chung close together,
motionleSs. Then Sheila heard voices
in the studio. There was talk of
greeting and of the weather, and
mention of cigarettes.
whats that yure paintin' now?"
a big warm Irish voice said. She
missed the answer; she heard a
chair creak, murmur of talk. Then
a voice that was not the Irish voice
said, 81 do not know. And if I do
know not tell on my friend, Mr..
Garrity."
you've got some queer friendsI"
Clarity said. There was more con-
versation in lower tones, more
scraping of chairs. Then the caller
evidently departed; the door
slammed.
After that another fierce warning
held Peter and Sheila, and the man
who was huddled close into their
shelter with them, more silent than
ever. Ages passed; every muscle
in Sheila's body was lame. She,
and the holder of the pistol, and
Peter, continued to rest against one
another's bodies, to breathe one an
others breaths. They could hear the
man in the studio whistling, smell
his second cigarette. After while
he apparently crossed the floor.
Come on out, Ken," he said care
lessly.
Ken, stretching himself, but eau
tious and noiseless still, was out of
the closet like a cat.
"Gone?" he asked.
"Yep. He walk down the street.
see him 60. Who" asked the
man called Inky, cycling Peter and
Sheila, as they came blinking and
painting from their hiding place,
"who your friends?"
81 never see them BEFORE" Ken
said. 'sHow did you and the lady
get mixed into this, young feller?"
he asked, scowling at Peter.
Peter explained, pointing at the
roof stairway, jerking his head to-
ward the Law Library.
He started glibly enough, even
Laughing at their predicament and
adventures. But something chilled
his blood as he proceeded; there
was that IN the mems quiet eyes
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-09-13
tSyncopation' Seemed to
Couer Patients Ailment

A patient who complained of
digestive troubles was told by q
specialist that he was drinking too
much, and would have to knock II
off.
WELL" said the patient, "what
am I to tell my wife?"
The doctor thought for a few
minutes, then said: ''Teu her you
are suffering from syncopation.
That will satisfy her."
The patient did as he was told.
What is syncopation?" asked his
wife.
IT don't know" said the hus-
band, ''but that's what he said"
When her husband had gone out
the wife looked up the word in the
dictionary, and found that 1t
meant: Irregular movement
from bar to bar"
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-09-13
THE STORY THUS FAR

In
returned to initials
Of the previous Shea
but a window.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-09-13
Casual Dress I'hat
Flatters the Figure

NOTHING Is more importan,
! y during the s,rmmer-and ey.
cry season for that matter-than
this type Of casual frock. softly
tailored and classically simple.
This version design No. 1962-B)
Is ideal for women's figures, be.
cause it has q high-busted, mar.
row-hipped line. And that perfec.
ton of line is achieved SO simply
merely by means Of long darts
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-09-13

ONE mischievous Scotty Is GER
- tainly enough-but two, well,
that's Just twice as much fun. De-
hghtful new tea towel motifs are
formed, however, as these Scotties
disastrously inquire into every
phase of household work. Perky
cross stitch bows and the cross
stitched day names done in gay
colors will add a cheerful note to
these kitchen towels.
Pattern Z9l93. l5c. brings you seven
Scotty designs for tea towels and the
extra matching panholder motif. Send
order to:
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-09-13

that narrow the waistline and
break into soft fullness above and
below. Gathers on the shoulders
are the only other detailing. The
rest is just long, straight seams.
You can judge, therefore, how
easy this dress is to make.
But you can't really tell what
a distinctive, comfortable, charm
ing fashion it is until you have ii
on. Then you'll repeat it many
times, in silk print, rayon sheers,
and street cottons like linen and
batiste.
Glacier County chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1931-1940, 1940-09-13

Barbara Bell Pattern No. i962.B Is de-
signed for sizes 80. "a. SO. 80. %, q. n
and Is. Size "a requires. with long
sleeves. 5Is yards of 39-inch material:
with short. "a yards. Send order to:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
"Eyidence"

A tfuckIoad of material seized during the investigation of an alleged lottery at Naugatuck was stored at the county court house today, to be used in the trial of three accused during the January criminal term of supeF- Tor court.
 The evidence was c0nfiaeated during the probe by States At- tarney William B. Fitzgerald into the N,ie0 lottery being operated at Nausatuek under Che name Of Crusader Pest, Vet erans ef Foreign Wars. Is lm. cIudek tickets. slips. advertise menls, printing type and athef ariieIes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
PIT ASSN PLANS
 CHRISTMAS PARTY
Scheduled For Tomorrow Night = State Troopers
 To Hold Party For Kids
BEACON FALLS Correspondent Wm. ,. Baxter
 Phone Naugatuck 3945

Beacon Falls, Dec. 1.-The annual Christmas party of the Beacon Falls Parent Teacher association will be held after the business meeting to- morrow night at Center school.
 Gifts will be distributed and a fine time is expected. Refreshments will be served. Members are asked to bring a small gift for a grab bag. A large attendance is expected.
 Troopers Plan Party.
 Local youngsters are looking for ward with keen anticipation to Sun- day, December 22, when the local state police will hold <leir annual Christmas party. All children here who are still in grammar school are invited. Tots can attend if accom- panied by their parents.
 Last year the party was held by the troopers for the first time and the barracks were filled nearly to overfiowing. It was one of the most enjoyable of such affairs ever held here. A similar program is planned this year. It will include moving picture, selections by the High Rock Melody Boys and Santa Claus will distribute gifts. Lieutenant William L. SchatZman is in charge.
 Local and out-of- town merchants have signified willingness to contrib ute toys or candy.
 Mrs. Sabia Reelected.
 Mrs. Antoinette Sabia was re- elected president of the Beacon Falls Review, Woman's Benefit as- sociation, at a meeting Monday night at her home. Others chosen were: Mrs. Bertha Russell, vice. president; Mrs. Estelle Eherry, chap lain; Mrs. Malvina Davin, treasurer; Mrs. Helen Donlan, financial secre- tary; Mrs. Anna Penikas, lady of ceremonies; Mrs. Marie Hawkins, musician; Mrss Lydia Moran, inner hostess; Hazel Schlosser, outer hos tess; Mrs. Minnie Schlosser, ser- geant;; Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Davin and Mrs. Sabia, auditing committee. The new officers were installed by Mrs. Grace Best, field supervisor.
 The review is planning a Christ mas party to be held out of town on Thursday, December 19, the place to be announced later. Mrs. Helen Donlon is in charge of reservations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
$5OO,OOO,OOO
 NOTE IS ISSUED

Washington, Dec. l1.-(UP)-A $500, 100000 note issued to help finance the national defense pro gram was offered today-the first government issue in history to be subject to federal taxation.
 It has a five-year maturity and bears interest at three -fourths of one per cent. It will not be subject to taxes imposed by states or by any United States possession. The paper will not be subject to call for redemption before the maturity date fixed at December IS, 1945.
 The treasury invoked authority contained in the amendment to the second Liberty loan act, approved in the 1940 revenue law, which ein- powered it to subject this type of security to estate or inheritance taxes, gift taxes, all income, excess profits and war profits leyies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
POntelandOlfO

Mrs. Marie Fisher, who was re- elected president of the Pontelan- dolfo Women's Auxiliary at the annual meeting last night in Moose hall, will be installed to- gether with other officers at exer- cises Jan. IA. Mrs. Fisher was re- elected for her third term.
 The meeting was followed by a Christmas party in which Mrs. ' Antoinette Longo played the role chetta DeBellis took a supplement of Santa Claus and Mrs. Enri- tai role.
 Also reelected were: Vice-presi- dent, Miss Lena Rinaldi; past president, Mrs. Enrichetta Longo; corresponding secretary, Miss Flo raCiarlo; financial secretary, Miss Julia Santopietro; treasurer, Miss Marie Sforza; orator, Mrs. Antoi- nette Longo; marshals, Miss Phil
 Parlapiano and Miss Mary Pol letto; trustees, Miss Emily Parla- piano and Mrs. Lucy OstrOwSki; counsellorS, Mrs. Rose Guerrero, MiS. 1AIl1ld ScIltllC d1lQ MIo. 1VODC Rubbo: and guard, Mrs. Rose Rinaldi.
 Others chosen were: Counsellors, Mrs. Concetta Tacinelli and Mrs. Enrichetta DeBellis.
 Mrs. Angeline Lombardi, Mrs. Angehne CalabreSe and Mrs. Angela Rinaldi were initiated.
 Mary Longo is chairman of the arrangements committee for the installation at the next meeting Jan. IA.
 Mrs. Antoinetta Longo took the role of Santa Claus and Mrs. En- richetta DeBelliS assisted her at the Christmas party that followed the meeting.
 The social committee included Mrs. Philomena Nido, chairman; Mrs. Grace Borelli, Mrs. Concetta Tacinelli, Mrs. Rose Rubbo, Mrs. Anna Gentle, Mrs. Anna Castaldo, Mrs. Antoinette Longo, Mrs. En- richetta DeBellis, Mrs. Enrichetta Longo, Mrs. Fisher and Mrs. Rose Guerrera.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-11
WOMEN DEMOCRATS
 CONVENE TONIGHT
MIDDLE LEBURY Correspondent: Ni.ncy Riley
 Telephone l-6A10

There will be a meeting of the Women's Democratic Club at the Town Hall tonight. All Democratic women are urged to attend as this IS Christmas party and social; not a business meeting. The officers of the club are anxious that all ladies should become better &C., quainted with the purposes of the organization.
 Mrs. Mary Lawlor attended the dinner at the Waverly Inn, Cheshire last evening which was given by the Postmaster Association of Con- necticut.
 Miss Rose Ferrante was a week. end visitor at the home of her sis- ter and brother-in-law Mir. and Mrs. Domenic Corangelo of West Haven MT. and Mrs John Montague oi South street, have returned from a short stay in New York City. Westover School will close next Tuesday December IT for the Christmas holidays.
 The postoffice department urges all patrons using letter boxes to sec that snow is kept clear near the boxes as the letter carrier should be able to put mail in the boxes without leaving the car. Especially now when mali is SO heavy, every one should see this rule is obeyed Mrs. Russell Wilson of Water bury was a recent visitor at the home of MT. and Mrs Chris. Riley of Yale Ave.