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Evening star., 1940-04-21
DR.. Thomas A. Groover Dies.
Literally Gave Lite for Others
. x-Roy Pioneer FoIIs
Victim, by Own Choice,
To His Science

DR.. Thomas A. Grower, 81, a pio-
neer in the use of x-rays In medical
science. died at 11:50 o'clock last
night in his apartment at the Ward
man Park Hotel. =
His wife, Mrs. Ila Groover, was at
his side when the end came. DR..
Groover, who had long been Ill, was
unconscious for "a hours and slipped
quietly OF into death.
He was the victim Of the science
he had given his life to advancing.
Frequent exposure to X-rays over
a period Of many years had caused
cancer.
Years ago, he learned that he
could save himself from the ravages
Of the malady II he gave up his
research. But he chose to pursue
his work and became one Of the
country's outstanding authorities in
the field.
He lost the fingers Of his left hand
by amputation. Then he lost the
left arm. And last night, as he had
willed it, came the final sacrifice.
Began Studies 40 Years Ago.
just five years after Roentgen's
great discoveries which led to rec
ognition of the medical value of
X-rays, DR.. Grover, q young ply
sician, began his studies here at
the old Emergency Hospital. That
was 40 years ago.
Little was known about X-rays
then. Doctors did not realize that
by exposing themselves to the rays
for long periods they would cause
cancer-the same disease which the
rays were used to fight.
DR.. Groover noticed that a rash
appeared on his left hand, but took
1t to be eczema. 1t was the first
symptom of the disorder which was
to lead to the amputations.
After he had lost his arm, he
worked under the X-rays with his
right hand-and soon the rash ap-
peared there. He could have saved
himself then by ceasing his re-
searches. He did not. Finally, cam
Ger attacked his vital organs. Ironi-
cally. the rays which he had used to
fight cancer in others were of no
use in his case. His body had ab-
sorbed 50 much Of the radiation that
his normal reaction to 1t was dead
ened.
DR.. Grower was a member of the
medical firm of Grower. Christie
and Merritt. He was a charter men,
ber and past president of the
American Roentgenological Society
Was Native Georgian.
DR.. Grower was born In Dixie
Ga, May ., 1877. the son of Thomas
A. and jamie Grower, both native
Georgians. He was educated in
public schools in Georgia and came
to Washington in 1893.
He studied medicine at George
Washington University, earning his
degree there. Years later, he was
honored by his alma mater with
an honorary degree Of Doctor of
Science, in recognition of his
achievements.
In 1928, he married Tia May Bod
die OF Pittsburgh, Pa. They had no
children.
He was formerly president of the
District Of Columbia Medical So
ciety and belonged also to the
American Medical Society and the
National Press Club. He worshipped
at All Souls Unitarian Church.
Funeral arrangements win be an
nounced later.
Evening star., 1940-04-21
PART FIVE.
Policeman Loses Job

ST. LOUIS, April 20 R.-A
student traffic cop just four days out
Of the police department training
school failed to return to his post
from lunch. The sergeant played a
hunch, traced him to a theater-
and found him in the back row
asleep. The young patrolman was
discharged for using his badge as a
pass to the movie and going to sleep
on duty,
Evening star., 1940-04-21

Secretary of Agriculture Henry A.
Wallace and Col. Philip B. Fleming,
administrator of the Wage and Hour
Division, Labor Department, will
discuss "The Relation Of the Fair
Labor Standards Act to Agriculture"
tomorrow night.
They will speak in the National
Radio Forum, arranged by The Star
and broadcast over a coast-to-coast
network Of the National Broadcast
ing Co. at 1890 O'Clock. The pro-
gram may be heard locally through
Station WMAL.
Evening star., 1940-04-21
Senators Will Press
For Early Action on
Logan-WaIter Bill
Passage Of Measure
Predicted by Hatch
And Burke
Ry 7. A. O'LEARY.

| A strong el1OrC Will De maze IN Jne
Senate to obtain final passage at
this session of the Logan-Walter
bill to curb the rule-making power
of numerous Federal agencies, sup
porters of the measure indicated
yesterday.
Two Senators who will join in
urging favorable action-Hatch of
New Mexico and Burke of Nebraska
both Democrats, predicted yester-
day a majority of the Senate would
support the measure, which passed
the House Thursday, 282 to 81,
This does not mean, however, that
the bill will have easy sailing in the
Senate. In the House it encoun-
tered New Deal opposition and prob
ably will provoke considerable de-
bate in the Senate
Senator Minton, Democrat, Of
Indiana, who earlier in the session
indicated he thought consideration
of the bill should await completion
of a survey being made by the
! Attorney Generals office. said yes
terday he still thinks that course
should be followed.
Wants Further Study.
The Indiana Senator said he
would have no objection to the
consideration of whatever legislation
seemed desirable, after "a fair sur
vey of the operations Of the vari-
Gus Federal agencies. He said he
does not believe, however, the pend
ing bill has had the consideration
it deserves. and added. lit is shot
through with antiquities"
Supporters of the measure are
expected to insist, however, that 1t
has been thoroughly considered and
should be voted on before adjourn
ment. They have pointed out that
it passed the Senate last year by
unanimous consent, and shortly
thereafter was called back from the
House for further study.
Hearings Provided.
| The main features of the bill
would provide for public hearings
on proposed rules and regulations
laid down by various administrative
agencies for carrying out acts Of
Congress. Hearings also would be
obtained on rules issued within
three years, on the request of per-
sons affected by them to a sub
stantial degree.
The bill also provides that after
regulations have been promulgated.
an appeal could be taken to the
Court of Appeals here to determine
whether they are constitutional and
within the scope of particular acts
of Congress under which they were
| issued.
While the House bill exempts
some of the executive departments
and independent agencies. it ap-
plies to variety OF boards and
commissions, including the National
Labor Relations Board and the
Wage-Hour Division of the Labor
Department.
Senators Return Awaited.
| DCllillIC plduS lOI tdkIIlS up LHe
bill in the Senate are awaiting the
return to the city of several Sena-
tors, including Senator King, Demo-
crat. of Utah, who took charge Of
the measure following the death
OF the original author, Senator
Logan. Democrat, of Kentucky.
Indications are supporters of the
bill will wait until April % before
asking the Senate to begin debate.
Meanwhile, the Senate will de-
vote this week to the unanimous
consent calendar, the Interior De-
partment appropriation bill and
probably the Townsend resolution,
which seeks to stop the purchase OF
foreign silver by this Government.
Evening star., 1940-04-21
French Buy Old Ships

SAN FRANCISCO, April 20 lP.-
The Matson Navigation Co. an
nounced today it had sold two laid
up ships to the French Line, sub
ject to approval of the Maritime
Commission.
The boats, the Mahukona and the
Makena, each of $500 gross tons,
have been laid up at Antioch, Calf,
II years.
Evening star., 1940-04-21
RiverduIe Club to Give
Barn Dance May a

An old-fashioned barn dance in
terspersed with swing music will
be held by the Parents Club of
Riverdale, Md, on May 4 at the
Riverdale School, Mrs. Marian Con-
don, club president, announced yes
terday
Proceeds of the affair will aid in
the purchase of playground equip
nent for the school.
An amateur show will open the
program at 8 pm. Dancing will
follow until midnight
Evening star., 1940-04-21
Better Lute Than Never

TORRINGTON, Conn.,, April q
P).-A racing pigeon owned by
Charles Albrecht and John Fox OF
Torrington was liberated in Port
Huron, Mich, on June 1, 1897, fol
a 500-mile race to this city. It ar
rived here Friday, still wearing it,
racing tag-number 1856.
Evening star., 1940-04-21
Demand Lower Prices

Farmers of County Louth have
asked the Fire Tourist Board to
compel caterers to supply tourist
visitors with breakfasts at 10 cents.
dinners at 20 cents and teas at
cents, "the same as the farmers are
being compelled by law to do for
their Workmen."
Evening star., 1940-04-21
Weather Conditions Last 81 Hours.

disturbance Of moderate intensity IS
central over the Virginia Capes, Cape Hen
~, $3.50 millibars t29.40 inches), whence
1t VIII move slowly acknowledgements It
Is attended ~ strong south winds and gales
several hundred miles of the Virginia Capes
and by strong northeast winds and gales
nortn q Delaware Breakwater to Boston,
Mass Pressure is also low over the Plains
states and the Rocky Mountain region,
Denver' colo. l005.4 millibars t29 80
lnches) High pressure prevails from the
l02l 3 millihars 30.18 inchesl. southwark
to Eastern Texas. Pressure is relatively
nigh over Maine, Eastport. 1850 millibars
600 inehes). and in the North Pacific
states, Tatoosh Island. Wash. 1O2S1 milli-
bars t30.36 inches). During the last "a
hours rains have occurred in the North
PACING states. the Northern Plateau. Mon
tana. in the Ohio Valley, the Lower Lake
region and in the Atlantic and East Gulf
states. 1t has become. cooler in the At
iantic states, the Appalachian region. and
IN the Northern Rocky Mountain and
Northern Plateau region, while tempera-
lures have risen in the Middle and Lower
Evening star., 1940-04-21
Readers Guide
and
News Summary
The Sunday Star, April 21, 1910.
PART ONE.
Main NetDs Section.

Foreign.
Nazis reported set back BY Nor
wegianS at Elverum. Page Al
Cruiser sunk, transport bombed,
Germans claim. Page Al
Two Nazi transports torpedoed, Brit
ish report. Page AL
Nazi grip on Norway now up to air
force, Eliot says. Page AS
France presses for understanding
with Italy and Spain. Page AS
Nine German planes shot down on
front, Paris reports Page A-6
Confident Nazis will triumph. Duce
tells Hitler. Page A-6
Morse to feel sword if resistance con-
tinues, Nazis warn. Page AT
Rumania to get German arms and
planes for wheat. Page ALA
National.
G. o. P. leaders plan convention
strategy meeting. Page Al
Thousands flee, floods cover nearly
third of rural Ohio. Page Al
Train wreckage probed for more
bodies. Page Al
Mrs. W. X. Vanderbilt, ST., dies in
New York. Page Al
c. A. r. resolution would have refer
endum on war draft. Page Al
Senate hackers to seek passage of
Logan Walter bill. Page Az
Washington and Vicinity.
Emergency funds asked by Fire In
vestigating Board. Page Al
Dirksen wants Maryland Virginia
workers here taxed. Page Al
D. c. income tax returns still $780,
600 below estimates. Page AS
Maryland, Virginia garden tours
slated this week. Page AS
Taylor street overpass dedicated as
train roars by. Page AS
Conciliator says orchestra-union
peace appears near. Page B-1
Potomac rising toward flood stage:
no damage expected. Page R-1
Citizens Federation against revising
D. C. tax structure. Page B-1
National Guard hall bids to be
asked tomorrow. Page B-1
Evening star., 1940-04-21
Weather Report
ates Weather Buresu.)
FURNISHED by the

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District OF CoumbaCloudy continued
rain today tomorrow cloudy
Maryand-Occasiona today tomorrow cloudy continued
" - 'i ''~'oeu
gnacloudy with occasional light slightly
and southeast portions today; cloudy.
West Vginia-Coudy
fair, slowly rising temperature -
Evening star., 1940-04-21

Liniment used on a COW near New
castle, South Africa, attracted thou
sands of bees which feroctously at
tackled the bessie and its owners.
Evening star., 1940-04-21
Record Until 10 p.m.

Record Until 10 pm. Saturday.
Hishest, 4S. Friday. midnight. Yesterday
year ago, r.
Lowest, 43. pm. Yesterday year ago,
~.
Evening star., 1940-04-21
The Sun and Moon.

Moon today ----- $50 pm. 4:5pam
Automobile lights must be turned on
one-nalf hour after sunset
River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers muddy
at Harpers Ferry late yesterday.
Weather In Various Cities.
Evening star., 1940-04-21
Record TemDsratures This Year.

Hishest. 7b. on April 4:
Lowest, Z, on January 20.
TiAA Tahlns
The Nome nugget., 1940-03-04

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The Nome nugget., 1940-03-04
CALL FOR BIDS

Sealed Bids will be received until 5 o'clock pm March II, l94O at the office of the City Clerk Nome Alaska and then publicly opened for furnishing all labor and materials for the (pil- ing) foundation for the proposed addition to the school building iii accordance with the specified tions prepared by w H Kelsey.
 Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check for five (5%o) percent of the amount of the bid payable to the City of Nome.
 The right is reserved to reject any and all bids.
 By City Council of Nome, Alaska
 Acting for: Anthony E Karnes,
 Commissioner of Education
 Publish March 4 6 and 8
The Nome nugget., 1940-03-04

Friday afternoon late the body of Mrs Anna C White wife of John A White of Nome was dis covered in her home by U s Mar shal B B Mozee and Hugh O'Far- rel.
 Mrs White had been in the em- ploy as a matron at the Nome Federal Jail and when she failed to appear on her regular shift at four pm they went to her home finding that she had suffered a heart attack as she was rising from her bed. Dr Morcom was i'm mediately called and he pronoun ced death due to natural causes.
 A telegram was sent to MT White at San Francisco and he replied today asking that the body be kept in the vault until his arrival here about two weeks from now when the funeral will be held.
The Nome nugget., 1940-03-04

The following is reprinted from the Seattle Sunday Times of the February 4th issue.
 Funeral services for Morton At kinson 64 years old a native Washington resident and owner of the Hollywood Poultry Farm near Woodinville will be held at 3 o'clock tomorrow at the Bon ney-Watson Funeral Home fol- low by cremation.
 MT Atkinson son of the late J M E Atkinson pioneer Seattle in Surance company executive died yesterday at his home at the poul try farm. The younger Atkinson was born in Port Discovery. AS a boy he came to Seattle and al tended the old Central School He went to Alaska when he wa: about 20 years old and for nun Der of years operated a genera store in Nome. He founded the poultry farm p years ago.
The Nome nugget., 1940-03-04

A huge crowd turned out Sat urday to witness the selection of Miss Nome at the annual Arctic Club Carnival. With master of ceremonies Art Harris presiding delightful program was pre- sented including the following numbers: vocal solo by Kenneth Sly; Cow Girl Dance' by Kath- Teen Walsh; Flute Band" by the primary school children under direction of Bernie Knudson; tap dance by Mrs Carl Wuorinen Kathleen Walsh Yvonne Mozee and Miss Mulvihill; speciality dance by MT and Mrs Carl Wuor inen.
 Dance music was furnished by The Nevada Orchestra composed of Mrs Larry Miller Mrs Marcia Wahl and Lloyd Heberlee.
 Great interest was manifested in the queen contest and in the carnival concessions many of which were brand new. Queen vote tickets with a chance on a free trip to Fairbanks were sold for one dollar each. Promptly at midnight voting ceased and fin- al count of the votes was made.
 Upon it's completion President of the Arctic Club Thomas O Givan presented Miss Nome - Miss Margaret Scott. Present on the stage was former Miss Nome-Miss Edith Hoop and the runner-up Miss Constance Mazen A beautiful loving cup was pre- sented to Miss Nome of 1940 and another cup to Miss Mazen. Miss Scott also received a check from the Arctic Club for her ward robe and airplane passage to Fair banks where she will represent this city in the Miss Alaska con- test.
 Queen Margaret then dipped into the tickets and drew out the lucky number on the chance for a free ticket to Fairbanks. The name of Otto Worm was on the ticket.
 It was learned today that pilot Frank Whaley of the Wien Air lines talked to Otto Worm in the Kougarok Sunday and that he said to furnish the transportation to Miss Constance Mazen if she wished to make the trip. It was announced today that Miss Mag en would accompany Queen Mar garet to Fairbanks as a visitor.
 President Givan of the Arctic Club announced that the various committees in charge of the car nival and queen contest had per formed their work with great success and wished to thank one and all for their cooperation es- pecially the business houses of Nome and the general public for taking such an active part in this years program.
The Nome nugget., 1940-03-04

Mrs Elizabeth Cross arrived Nome via Northern Cross plane piloted by John Cross. Mrs Cross who was accompanied by her daughter Patricia Ann is a cand idate for representative to the Alaska Legislature at the Pri- mary Election to be held soon and intends to spend a few days in Nome.
The Nome nugget., 1940-03-04
MirOw Air Service
 Activities

Saturday Pilot Chambers made the mail flight to Teller Wales and ShiShmaref
 Today Chambers made a trip to American Creek with freight
 Today Pilot Sasseen arrived Nome from Anchorage with pas Sengers: Don Stewart Stanley Bartlett Mir and Mrs Dempsey and one other. Sasseen left on the return flight to Anchorage and is expected back tomorrow with passengers.
The Nome nugget., 1940-03-04
CARD OF APPRECIATIAN

The public in general and the various business houses commit tees and entertainers who made the Artic Club Carnival and Queen Contest such an Outstand- ing success are to be thanked for their wholehearted support and cooperation and the appreciation of the Club is extended. ......
 Board of Directors
 The Arctic Club
The Nome nugget., 1940-03-04
Wien AirIines
 Activities

A trip was made to Taylor to day with Jim Carroll and freight.
 Another trip was made to Fox Bar and Taylor with Gene Com CT and freight.
 A trip is scheduled for tomor- row for Fairbanks with Miss Mar garet Scott Miss Constance Mag en and Stormfeltz.
The Nome nugget., 1940-03-04

According to recent reports from Fairbanks the contenders for the Miss Fairbanks" are as follows: Alice Johannsen 26,OOO; Minnie Motschman 18,6OO; Mar garet Berry 17,OOO. Voting is to stop at 5 o'clock Wednesday Mar ch 9th. Miss Carolyn Haggstrom Miss Nenana" for 1886 was in- stalled Miss University last Sat urday night.
The Nome nugget., 1940-03-04

There will be a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce Tuesday noon at the Nevada Grill. Names of committee members will be announced. Date for the next public luncheon will also be an nounced.
The Nome nugget., 1940-03-04
NEWS ITEMS

The PAA mail plane arrived Nome today from Fairbanks at noon and departed again. There were no incoming passengers and one outgoing H Greenberg.
The Nome nugget., 1940-03-04
NOTICE

You can save 200 by paying six months in advance for your sub scription to The Nome Nugget.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-01
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Pass the Time Happily
 Singing Western Songs

Looking around for something tc do these warm Summer evenings: What could be more fun than g songfest of old Western ditties?? A few bars of Git Along Little Dogies' and the whole gangs singing: "Whoopee ti vi yo! Get along, It-
 tie dogies;
 It's your misfortune and none ot
 my own.
 Whoopee ti vi yo! Get along, nt-
 tie dogies,
 You know that Wyoming will be
 your new home"
 Everyone has fun choosing a fla vorite from the song book. "Heart in the Heart of Texas" is popular. The chorus goes: There's Heart in the Heart of
 Texas,
 Beating true blue just for me"
 Then launch into The Land of the Beautiful West"-a real hit. "T'll guard you, I'll tend you,
 I'll love you the best,
 And you'll say there's no land
 Like the beautiful Vest"
 All the words, music and piano accompaniments for these and other lively cowboy songs are given in our songbook. Has 19 favorites, old and new-including "The Dying Cowboy" Red River Valley" ''Mis- souri Joe"
 Send 10c in coin for your copy of POPULAR COWBOY SONGS to Waterbury Democrat, Home Service, 635 Sixth Ave, New York, N. Y. Be sure to write plainly your NAME, ADDRESS, and the NAME of book Let.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-01

needs lime to build bones and teeth. Serving for serving, no other food can substitute for milk in supplying calcium. Milk also contains appre- ciable amounts of the mineral, phosphorus, another bone and tooth builder.
 One pint of milk (two cups) con- tains the same amount of calcium as any of the following foods:
 Eighty apples, 65 medium bananas, 24 medium oranges, 35 medium po- tatoes, 10-12 servings of 3 1-3-ounce carrots, 12 servings of same weight cabbage, IT to IS eggs, 3S slices whole wheat bread, 40 slices of white bread (made with milk), 140 cups of cornflakes or 9 cups cooked oat- meal.
 Studying this list it is easy to understand why children can't pos sibly eat sufficient food to get all their calcium from non-milk foods. Many other foods contain calcium, but for the most part only in small quantities.
 But protein and calcium is not all of the story of milk. It contains other vitally necessary minerals and an abundant supply of Vitamin A and ribo-flavin, along with gener- ous amount of Vitamin B1 (thia- min) and nicotinic acid and a varia- ble amount of Vitamin c. Some milks have been fortified with Vit- amin D and are so labeled.
 NEXT: Why you are eating what you think you can't.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-01
Na. 1H'v19 E
SMART BROCK HAS
 BODICE NOVELTY

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 Pattern 970 is cut in misses and women's sizes IA, 16, IS, 20, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 and A. Size 16 requires 1-2 yards 39 inch fabric and 1 5-8 yards lace edging.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS (15c) in coins for this pattern. WRITE CLEARLY SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-01

ulcdIl yOQ AldtC " listen wide-eyed, but it does mean you should try to learn what he knows, instead of telling him what you don't know-but only think.
 Plenty of people impress new acquaintances with their intelli- gence so long as they stick to what they know. But the minute they start talking about the oher persons business they show how uninformd they really are.
 YOU LEARN BY
 ASKING QUESTIONS
 The reason this simple little rule is so hard for the average person to follow is that so many people are afraid to admit they don't know everything about everything. They are afraid that if they ask questions and try to learn from the other fellow, he'll think he is smarter.
 Proof that nothing like that hap pens occurs all the time. A man or woman will spend two hours listen ing to another person explain the subject in which he is most inter- ested, interrupting only to ask an intelligent question.
 And the one who does the ex- plaining will go away and tell a friend, That's certainly a smart person"