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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-06

serve all rules of traffic defined in Ordinance No. POP, the Traffic Code of the City of Juneau and in addi- tion shall observe the following spec ial rules; applicable to operation of bicycles.
 1. Dismount and walk through
 congested traffic.
 g. Ride close to the right hand
 edge of the road or city
 streets.
 3. When approaching mot or
 traffic or pedestrians give
 audible notice with bell or
 horn. Not siren or whistle.) A. After dark bicycles shall be
 equipped with a white head
 light visable distance of 300 feet and red tail light or re-
 Hector visable distance of at
 least 200 feet.
 5. Signal shall be given for turn
 ing or stopping in the same
 manner as given by car driv-
 CTS, to-wit: when turning to
 the left put out-stretched arm
 extending horizontally to the
 left; when turning to the right
 put out-stretched arm extend
 ing to the left and up; when stopping or suddenly decrease
 speed put out-stretched arm
 extending to the left and
 down.
 6. Do not try to squeeze into
 narrow places between ve-
 hicles.
 '. Do not hitch to other vehicles. 8. Do not race on streets or al-
 leys.
 9. Do not carry another person
 on the bicycle.
 TO- When in group, ride single
 file.
 H. Be alert and cautious at all
 times.
 12 Do not ride on sidewalks or
 over curbs
 13. Don't zigzag up hills, coast
 down steep hills or cut cor
 ners. IA. Parking shall be only at the
 curb. The bicycle shall be
 parked in an upright position
 and, for a period of not longer
 than fifteen minutes at time on all streets south of Fourth
 Street between Main and Har-
 ris, and on Willoughby Ave-
 nue between Eighth Street
 and South Seward Street. Section 3 Any person or persons violating the provisions of this ordi- nance shall be guilty of misde- meanor and upon conviction, shall be punished by fine not to exceed One Hundred Dollars ($1000O, or by imprisonment in the city jail not less than thirty t3O days or by both such fine and imprisonment; and it is further provided that the bicycle owned or operated by the person found guilty of the violation of this ordinance may be impounded until such fine is paid
 Section 4. This ordinance shall be published by posting three copies of the same within the corporate lim- its of the city of Juneau, Alaska, one of which shall be at the front door of the City Hall for a period of ten days after the same has been passed and approved, and by printing the same in one issue of the Daily AL aska Empire and Daily Alaska Press, and shall be effective and in full force from and after the fifteenth day of May, 1940.
 Passed and approved this 3rd day of May, l940.
 (SEAL) H. I. LUCAS, Mayor. Attest:
 H.J. TURNER, City Clerk. Published May 6, l940,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-31
Compensation Agreements

Agreements in which compensa. ton will be paid weekly during the period of disability were filed and approved this morning in Compensation Court by Commis- sioner James M. Lynch as follows:
 Seymour Manufacturing Com pany against John P. Bone, New Haven, injured in Seymour June 27, decorations and contusions of the left leg below the knee, $15.16 beginning July 5.
 Chase Brass and Copper Com pany against George Guerrero, 10 Branch Street, injured in this city January 12, 20 per cent loss of function of distal phalanges of both middle and ring fingers of right hand, $12.92 beginning Jan- uary 20.
 Starling w. and Edward c. Childs of Norfolk, against William Preuss of Norfolk. injured in Nor folk, May 25, small sapling, upon release from large dead birch tree, sprung up and injured groin, $23.08 beginning June 2.
 Seymour Manufacturing Com pany against Patrick German Check of Ans0nia, injured in Sey- mour July 10, first and second de- gree burns on the hand and face, $2l.S2 beginning July IS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-31
INJURED WORKER GRANTED AWARD
Suffered Injuries to Back Juggling BOx-COmpen-
 satiOn Allowed Today

A finding and award in the com- | penSation claim of Louis Adj of 815 East Main street, employed by Frank Pope, Inc, of Canal street, was handed down by Compensation Commissioner James M. Lynch this morning.
 The claimant was awarded $13.24 a week from May 2, 1940, until his disability ceases or is finished. Hos pital and medical bills are also or dered paid.
 The claim resulted from series of injuries to his back that Adj received in the course of his em- ployment over a long period of years. A voluntary agreement was entered into as far back as July, 1930, and two years later another was approved for a sprained back. It was stated that several other in- juries were also sustained prior to May, 1940.
 The injury out of which the pres- ent claim arose occurred, it was testified, on May 2, 194O. When the claimant was loading his truck on Canal street about a. m. he lifted 80-pound box. AS he did he felt something snap in his back. After resting a few minutes he completed his task of loading the truck and left for Thomaston, his first stop on his route. In unloading a 280-pound barrel of vinegar there he again heard his back snap.
 At Torrington he bought plaster to put on his back and also hired a youngster to accompany him on the remainder of his calls. The youngster testified that between Torrington and Winsted the claim ant had difficulty in applying the foot-brakes because of the pain in- volved in raising and lowering his foot.
 Upon returning home he received medical attention and returned to work May 13. Two days later in lifting box he again hurt his back and was unable to continue. From May 15 to June 19 he was in the hospital. Further medical care is also declared necessary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-31

deliveries were discontinued by Post master Charles A. Babin after the morning delivery and there were several instances where office and factory workers had to leave work because of the high humidity. Three Chase Company office girls had to leave work when they became i'll in the afternoon. There were no serious cases reported, however.
 The thunder shower failed to strike Waterbury with the fury re- ported elsewhere in the state. Power snd telephone service was reported disrupted in several Western Conn., ecticut communities, and four light ming fires were reported in Washing ton alone.
 Although the office of the Plumb ing Inspector recorded the highest temperature yesterday at 96 degrees, several higher temperatures were registered unofficiallyin other sec- tions of the city.
 In the sunlight, the mercury of the thermometer in Exchange place reached IA degrees at 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon and group of people, handkerchiefs to their brows, stared incredulously.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-31

charged with reaping large profits, which he denies. Employees in the Brooklyn plant, numbering some 200, are paid $15 a month, plus board and lodging. Salesmen, who hawk the books from door to door, are members of the group, get no com- mission. The enterprise is exempt from taxation as religious project.
 In 1930, feeling the end was near, Judge Rutherford, for SIS, 1000, pur- chased an old Spanish mansion at San Diego, Calif., had the deed re- corded in the name of King David, Biblical conqueror of Goliath, and announced that King David, Joseph, Samson, and other Bible personages were soon to come back to earth and live there.
 q purposely had the grounds handicapped with palm trees and olive trees so these princes of the uni verse will feel at home" said Judge Rutherford
 Pending their return he lives there himself, but not without incident. One morning, he said, a seedy char acter approached and said:
 Hello, Judge, I'm Daniel"
 T saw at once that he was not, "
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-31

said Judge Rutherford, and he still awaits the Biblical claimants to the home.
 Structurally, Jehovah's Witnesses is comprised of three non-profit corporations-the Watch Tower Bi- ble and Tract Society, of Pennsyl- vania; the Peoples Pulpit Associa- tion, of New York; the International Bible Students Association. of Lon don, Eng. Judge Rutherford says they solicit neither money nor mem bers, although contributions to the cause are freely made by followers. DENIED USE
 OF FAIR GROUNDS
 Last month the Ohio department of agriculture, alarmed by the growing frequency of mob outbreaks against the Witnesses, cancelled a contract permitting them to use the Ohio state fair grounds in Columbus for their international convention. They had met there twice before without incident, but in more peace ful days.
 The Witnesses asked the federal courts to compel the state to let
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-31
On the Block!

The sale of assets in the new ly-filed bankruptcy cases of Frank X. ProSl and Steinman'S Inc. were ordered by Bankruptcy Referee Walter F. Torrance this morning and both will be held under the supervision of Auc- tiOneer Vernon L. Hall
 Both will be held tomorrow afternoon with the PrOsl restau- rant sale at 2 o'clock and Stein- mans an hour later. Attorney Walter Lynch is custodian of the PrOsl Estate and Attorney William Keavney custodian of the Steinman estate.
 The first meeting of creditors in each case will be held Mon day, August 26, before Referee Torrance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-31
Cool Freezes Break Prolonged Heat Wave
Storm Lowers Temperature for Waterbury, Vicinity;
 No Damage Reported Here From Rain

The heat wave which broiled and blistered Waterbury for 12 long days appeared to have spent it's force to- day as the mercury reached only 82 degrees by noon and breeze swept pleasantly over the city. The wea- therman predicted that the cooler temperature will continue.
 But the intense heat which hover ed about or passed the sos for almost two weeks held back its full force until yesterday when the mer- cury climbed to the 96 mark, before dropping rapidly after a thunder shower. By night time the tempera- ture was in the 70's, with the low being registered at 72 degrees.
 So hot was it yesterday that mail
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-31
Spirit of l94O

Paul L. Valente, g, of Water bury, presented his birth certifi- cate at the U. s. Army recruit ing station in Hartford yester- day after completing a 50O-mile trip to get it.
 The local youth, son of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Valente, of 617 North Main street, hitch-hiked the 800 miles to West Rutland, Vt., and back in order to get the certificate necessary for enlist ment.
 The journey was completed in scorching heat, but Valente, re- gently dismissed from the eco camp at Haddam, was in good physical condition, and made the trip without hardship.
 He presented the certificate to the recruiting officer yesterday. He hopes to enlist in the army air corps as a mechanic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-31

them use its fair grounds, but the courts refused.
 Within three weeks they produced a petition signed by 1,68900 names, asking Gov. John Bricker to grant them use of the grounds. Governor Bricker already had letters from signers withdrawing their names on the grounds that the solicitors for their signatures had been vague or not completely frank in obtaining them. He refused to intervene.
 The convention, consequently, was moved to Detroit.
 Conventions consist of hour after hour of sermons for four to six days, short business sessions at which cut and dried approval of measures already decided upon by the, high command and usually al- ready printed for distribution, is voted by members.
 Then the members start back to their homes, in ancient jaloppies, on foot, or hitch hiking, stopping at every house along the way to warn the inhabitants of Armaged- don, sell them Judge Rutherford's l books, try to make converts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-31
Late Realty Neu,s
The following realty documents have been filed in the office of Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin:

The following realty documents have been filed in the office of Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin:
 Warranty Deeds
 Elizabeth DecOninck to Margar- ct P. Warner.
 Martha P. Webb to Cleophas Marc0ux ct al.
 Joseph and Mary Susko to Bar bara ROmanuskas, property on Bucks Hill road.
 Ferdinand Deschenes to Car mine and Giacinta DiGiacomO, property on Bucks Hill road.
 Samuel B. Mccormack to Am drew s. and Mary Lund, property on WoOdedge avenue.
 John c. McEv0y to George N. Belury, property on Baldwin street.
 Julia Mcdonald to Martin Me- Donald, property on Cooke street and Kaytonne avenue.
 Elmer E. and Bessie Wilson to Betty F. Wilson and Charles H. Koeppel, property on Colonial ave- Eue.
 Morris KoSersky & Sons, Inc, to Bronis D. Zupkus, property on Donald terrace.
 The Waterbury Building and Loan Association, Inc, to Flor ence Tuele.
 Quit Claim Deed
 Th0maSt0n Savings bank to Pel- lagia Juzwick, property on Ward street.
 Emily White to Herbert James Patzer.
 William Burns Patzer to Her bert James Patzer.
 Mortgage Releases
 Walter Perry, Bank Commis- sioner of Connecticut, successor receiver for the Merchant Trust Company, to Luis Scigliano. Henry E. StOughton to Edward J. Kirby.
 Waterbury Savings bank to John and Francesca Dispota
 Henry E. Stoughton to Samuel B. Mccormack. Frank Beccia to Joseph Cicchit- ii.
 P0etra Bazzarini to Amato Poz- zaglini.
 Justina KovaIchuk to Joseph and Mary SushkO.
 Waterbury Building & Loan aS- scciation to Elmer and Bessie Will son.
 Anna B. Platt to Elmer and Bes- sic Wilson.
 Terryville Trust Co. to M. J. Sullivan and others.
 Frank DeBartholomew to the Colonial Trust Company, as trus- tee for the Watertown Methodist Episcopal church.
 Florence Tuele to the Waterbury Building and Loan Association, Inc.
 ASSIGNMENT OF MORTGAGE Lucia E. Leslie to Faye H. Robinson, Margaret M. Kittredge, and Edith M. Leslie.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-31
Fewer Accidents

Automobile accidents in New Haven, Hartford, and Bridgeport, resulting in death or injury, were more numerous than in Water bury, the state motor vehicle de- partment reported today.
 Waterbury had only 105 such accidents as compared with 333 in Hartford, 267 in New Haven, and 234 in Bridgeport, for the period January through April.
 The nationwide enforcement index" based on the theory that for every accident involving death or personal injuries there should be 10 traffic convictions, gave Wa terbury rating of 2.9 percent. Court cases throughout the state totaled 8,O39, an enforcement rat ing of per cent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-31

Witnesses, who revere none Of them and never hesitate to say SO, have been a storm center, espe- cially with patriotic feelings rising higher because of events abroad.
 The American Civil Liberties Union has listed at least 40 mob attacks on them in few recent months. They have been beaten, stoned, jailed. Their literature has been burned, their children barred from schools for refusal to saluate the flag, themselves cut off relief rolls for refusal to pledge ale glance to the United States.
 IN GERMANY,
 CONCENTRATION CAMPS
 Under persecution, partly invited by their own uncompromiSing intol- erance of all other beliefs, they have grown in 50 years from an obscure little sect into a full-fedged relig- ious movement that is perhaps the most militant and aggressive in the world. In America they are attacked as Nazis, as Communists, as fifth columnists". In most other nations they have been banned as subver- tive influences. In Germany they
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-31
WOULD-BE-ROBBER
 RECEIVES LESSON

While riding through Coxsacki, N, Y, Sunday afternoon, c. Rus sell Bonnet of East L:tchfield de- fled would be robber, disarmed him and brought about his arrest. Mrs. Alfred Jasmine of Litchfield reported that her brother, MT. Ben- net, and her cousin, Mrs. Slater, formerly of New Hartford, were driving on New York State high way and gave a hitch hiker a ride. After travelling several miles, the rider prodded MT Bonnet with re- volver and ordered him to turn over his money. MT. Bonnet, according to Mrs. Jasmine, wrestled with the man, and later, with the aid of two gasoline station attendants, had him arrested.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-31
BY ELMER 0. WALzER
Limited Press Financial Editor

New York, July 31-OP)-Stocks firmed fractionally in moderately active opening dealings today in extension of the sharp rally of the previous session. Bonds were mixed and cotton futures moved up slight ly.
 The undertone of the stock market was firm, but gains generally were limited to fractions. Chrysler, which had risen 2 1-2 points in the past tow days, opened at "A 7-8 up 3-8
 General Motors sold at 45 78, off l-8
 Bethlehem Steel appeared at 8l IA, up 3-8, and U. s. Steel, which reported second quarter profits equal to $1.48 a share after the close last
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-31
- SPOTLIGHTTNG - Brass City News
Button, Button

The Oakville division of the Scovill Manufacturing Company and the Risdon Manufacturing Company of Waterbury and Naugatuck are deluged with or ders for campaign buttons.
 The two factories are in vir- tual control of the entire badge pin business and every four years are swamped with orders from the political parties.
 The pins are made from brass wire, only.
 Roosevelt and Willkie buttons are expected to provide consid- erable work for the firm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-31
Sues City

Frank Porter asks damages of Sl0,000 from the City of Water bury in a suit filed this morning in common pleas court. for in- juries alleged to have been sus- tained in fall on defective sidewalk on Walnut street. De- cember IT. ie3o.
 Porter claims that roots of a large tree extended under the walk causing the surface to break and become dangerous. He claims fur. ther that he tripped and fell sus- tainine fracture of the right knee and other injuries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-31
Market Opening Again
 Showed Much Firmness
UndertOne of Stock Market Though Firm, Made Gains
 Only of Limited Fractions at Start

night, opened 1,5OO shares at 55 1-2, up 3-8. Allied Chemical rose l Ia to 15l 12, Dupont l to 164 and Western Union firmed 7-8 to IS 3-4. United Aircraft jumped 1-4to 37 12 on a good earnings statement and other aircrafts had small gains.
 U. s. Rubber opened 1000 shares at 20 3-4, unchanged; New York Central 1000 at 12 5-8, up 1-S; American Radiator 1900 at 6, un- changed; Packard 1000 at 1-2, un- changed; and Baltimore & Ohio 1000 at 7-8, up 1-8.
 Only a few issues showed losses In opening trade, including Texas Corps Pullman and Pennsylvania Railroad
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-31
On Trial Today

Neil Bradley, 40, of 451 North Main street, and John Brown, 37, of 99 Brown street, charged with breaking and entering the Morris home of Mrs. Elizabeth Green of Seymour, were to be presented in Morris town court this afternoon.
 The duo were arrested Monday by Detective Lieut.. Edward Mo- Elligott and turned over to state police. Many household articles were said to have been stolen by the two men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-31
ENGLAND EvACUATEs SHEEP

South East Coast, Eng. (UP)-4O,- 900 sheep have been evacuated far ther inland from the South East coast. Children at $225 head per week or sheep at cents per head per week has been the option of the country farmers or both, if they can manage them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-31
Lowest Bidder

Thomas F. Moran, Jr., presented the lowest bid of $2,800 and was awarded the contract for remodel ing the Welton street school as a headquarters for the city welfare department.
 Other bids were: Shapiro, $4,071; the T. G. Smith Co.,, $2,985; and T. F. Moran & Sons, Inc, $4,160.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-31
Claim Adjusted

William A. Lanesey of 80 Knoll street was granted compensation of $125 in full and final settle- ment of his compensation claim against the Spencer Shoe Corp. in a stipulation agreement ap- proved this morning by Compen- sation Commissioner James M. Lynch.
 The claimant alleged he suffered hernia last December 18th while working for the respondent com- pany, but the source of the injury was questioned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-31
City Buy Truck

The city controllers office yester- day ordered a three-quarter ton canopy top express truck for the park department. The vehicle was bought from the Mack Truck company for $695 with theturn- in of the old truck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-31
DOG CoNQUERS
 RATHER VENOM

Kendallville, Ind. (UP)-The Vic- toria Racing club has celebrated the tooth anniversary of the founding of its race course. Plans for rac- ing club first were discussed in 1888 when blacks were still spearing the cattle of the white invaders" 50 miles away. and the track was open ed two years later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-31
OLD ATTORNFY DIEs

Portland, Me, July 31-(UP) - Benjamin G. Ward, Il, for years secretary of the Cumberland Bar Association and a lawyer here and at Boston for 50 years, died of a heart attack last night while at tending a meeting of the local Townsend Club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-31

past 10 years, reports the organiza- tion has distributed 309 9,000,0 pieces of literature.
 He has spoken frequently over vast international radio hookups, at one time had more than 1000 broad casts of his recorded speeches fun- ming weekly over 300 radio stations all paid for at commercial rates.
 Literature is produced in a huge Brooklyn printing plant owned by the organization. A printing plant in Magdeburg, Germany, has been seized by the Hitler government; one in Berne, Switzerland, has been closed for violation of a Swiss law forbidding attacks on any religion.
 Sale of books alone is estimated at $40,000,000 in the past 10 years, and Judge Rutherford often is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-31
BY WALTER LECKRONE

 doorstep appeared zealosly that the end of the world s a
 Unless portable photograph denucaion religions the the States symbols power earth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-31
JehOvah'S Witnesses:
NOn-SaIuterS Flourish Despite Many Patriotic FlareupS Against Sect

the oddly aggressive of religious JehOvahs Witnesses and called everything their
 penetrating describes of the Witnesses from obscure to a militant world wide effort.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-31
investment Trust Quotations c. T. CULHANE, INC.
 68 Center St

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 Corp. ........ 8 Shares .........., s& A Bancamerica- Blair Corp. l 2 British Type Investirs .13 .& Broad Street Investing
 Co.,, Inc ........ 19A 2ll. > Bullock Fund .... 11A 12h Central National Corp.
 "A" ....... 20 8 Central National Corp.
 B" . 2 Century Shares Trust. 221s 24M Dividend Shares ..,. .97 1.07 Equity Corp. s3 Conv.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-31

NEW YORK CURB Elec. Bond & Share ......6 Niagara Hudson Power .... 4S
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-31
#UUk BALEb zEa. la0 .ea1 COPIES

4 brilliant orator and a shrewd puhlicist, Judge Rutherford. as he calls himself. built the organization far beyond the dreams Of hls pred ec1ssor. He claims sale Of i50,- eeaeon senlss q bis books in the
Evening star., 1940-03-19

had been extended at Sweden's re-
quest or voluntarily.
Moscow was said to have promised
that a present narrow-gauge section
OF the Trans-Finland Line would
not be altered to accommodate
wide-gauge Rolling rolling stock.
The official Interpretation on this
assurance was that the completed
road would be employed only for
commercial purposes.
Another aspect of the peace treaty
regarded as demonstration of
Moscow's peaceful intentions was its
omission of any objection to Joint
swedish and Finnish Notifications
In the Aaland Islands.
The islands dot the center of the
Gulf of Bothnia, and before invad-
ing Finland last November Russia
had objected vigorously to plans for
extensive armament there.
Some quarters in Stockholm took
the view that Moscow's denial of
aggressive intentions against the
scandinavian Peninsula would
strike a, counter blow at the move
ment for defensive alliance among
Norway, Sweden and Finland.