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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-04
Banker of
 Alaska Is
 Touthed Up
Piekpoeket Tiff" Wallet of Grant Jackson
 Containing $500

SEATTLE, Dec. 4. Grant R. Jackson, resident of the Merchants and Miners Bank at Nome, Alaska, lost $500 while visiting Santa Claus at his Seattle headquarters.
 Jackson stood in the toy depart ment of a downtown store watch ing children enjoying the toys. and while doing so pickpocket re- moved Jackson's wallet from his pocket. The wallet contained the currency and some important papers. Jackson told the police.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-04
GUNDERSON VISITING. IN JUNEAU FROM WRANGELL;
 SCOTTISH RITE DEGREES

Fred Gunderson, Wrangell salmon man and well known trap operator who spent several weeks here dur ing the last sesson of the Legisla- ture, came in on the Baranof and will be here for the remainder of the week in connection with Scot ish Rite Masons degree work.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-04
Gold Wave
 Moves Out
 On Atlantic
Takes Hard Slap at Eastern States-Low 1mpera-
 lures, Many Sections
tBy ASSOCIATED PREss)

The first cold wave Of DecemDer moved seaward today with part ing slap at the eastern states.
 Arctic blasts pushed the mer- cury to record lows for this date in New York State and sub-zero marks at many New England state points.
 Rising temperatures brought re- lief to the middle west after frigid spell that saw records fall on many parts of the midlands.
 Twenty and thirty degrees below zero readings are reported from Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-04
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Dec. 4. Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 5, American Can STA Anaconda 272s, Bethlehem Steel 85%, Commonwealth and Southern 4, Curtiss Wright 87s. General Mot ors 45ss, International Harvester 45A, Kennecott 341a, New York Gen. tral 1878, Northern Pacific 75s. Unit ed States Steel 677s, Pound $4.O4.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-04
Turn Crefe Island Into
 ArmedCanlp
British, Greeks Strengthen Strategic Point -BIotk-
 dde Is Established
(By Associated Press)

A survey of the strategic eastern Mediterranean island of Crete shows that the British and Greek forces have turned it into an armed camp.
 It is also reported that Italy's Dodecanese islands in the forti- fled chain east of Crete are being blockaded effectively as the result of the base established at Crete
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-04
Advance Formations Re- ported 10 Be on 0ut-
 skirts of Porto Edda ITALIAN FORCES ARE
 ON GENERAL RETREAT
Tenacious Resistance Is Claimed by Fascist
 High Command
(By Associated Press

Dispatches from Athens today said Greek shock troops have battled their way to the outskirts of Porto Edda on the Adriatic Sea with crushing new defeats inflicted on the retreating Fascist columns along the mountain front.
 The Italian High Command said: Renewed attacks by enemy forma- tions were held in check by tenac- ious resistance supported by consid- erable artillery"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-04
DIyORCEs GRANTED

Divorces have been granted to Elsie R. Beggs from Karl Beggs, and Clarence King from Mary A. King. in the district court session at Ketchikan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-04
DOW, LONE BEVERAGES

The following are today's Dow, Jones averages: Industrials, 130.75; rails, 2778; utilities, 20.27.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-04
ONLY 1a HIS SENIOR

There are now only 12 men among the 435 members of the House of Representatives who were members when Jones first walked across the well to his seat. He came with a knowledge of law, &C., quired at Southwestern University at Georgetown, Tex, the Univer- sity of Texas, and practice in Amarillo. He came with knowl- edge of farming acquired through years when he worked shoulder to shoulder with his father ten ant farmer.
 With this knowledge, a friendly disposition, a predilection for re- search, and a reputation for being one of the most iaconic members of Congress when not on his feet on the floor of the House fighting for some measure, Jones ham, mered his way to the top of the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-04
BIG ELECTRIC PLANT

The largest electric plant in Alaska. costing $1,600,OO0, will be in operation at Fort Richardson (Anchorage) within year. The new plant will produce more than 7,500 watts of electricity.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-04

Fishes are the lowest class oi vertebrate animals.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-04
MARVIN JONES SINGS HIS SWAN SONG, BUT
 I5 TAKING JUDGESHIp
By JACK sTINNETT

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4. = Rep. Marvin Jones, of Amarillo, Tex, sang his swan song in Congress the other day and the echo was a burst of eulogy from the well of the House such as it is rarely any mans pleasure to hear.
 The invisible wall that divides parties crumbled as member after member climbed to his feet and delivered encomiums on the vir- tues of Marvin Jones and wished him well in his work as judge of the United States Court of Claims to which President Roosevelt re- gently appointed him. If you don't know Marvin Jones, you might wonder why all the pane gyrics; if you do, you won't.
 Marvin Jones came to Congress in 1917 and spent most of his first term as a buck private in the tank corps. He still was in the tank corps in 1918 when there oc- cured a little incident that has been used often since to illustrate his quiet, imperturbable nature. He was peeling potatoes out back of the mess shack when one of the men handed him telegram. Jones read it, stuffed it in his pocket, and went back to peeling potatoes, without changing express sion
 Whats the news pal?" asked a curious buddy.
 I've just been reelected to Congress, said Jones and reached for another potato.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-04

The average width of the Isth- mus of Panama is TO miles.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-04

Crows are remarkable for their
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-04

Flax grows wild in western Asia.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-04

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-03
is the Philippine problem.

is the Philippine problem.
 Reconsider for 8 moment. just what the Philippines are. The en- tire archipelago consists of 1000 islands, 466 of which are 8 square mile or larger, 4,600 of which are still unnamed. Their total land area is slightly larger than Great Brit ain, slightly smaller than Japan. They stretch 1,150 miles north and south, 660 miles east and west. They are inhabited by 16,000,0O0 people who produce for export principally gold, sugar, copra, hemp, cocoa oil and tobacco.
 To weld this scattered semicivili- zation, the Filipino leaders had to have an issue. They made that is- sue Nationalism, and Uncle Sam al- truistically encouraged them in this ambition.
 BEST COURSE:
 SIT TIGHT
 Aiding and abetting these nation alistS has been an American lobby made up of four strange bedfellows:
 1.-The sugar lobby, which re- Sented and would like to freeze out competition from Philippine sugar.
 2.-The dairy products lobby which resented the competition that cocoa oil, going into the manufacture of margarine, gave to U.. $. dairy prod.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-03
STANLEY STEAMER
 INVENTOR DEAD

Newton, Mass, October S.-(UP)
 Freelan o. Stanley, sl, coinventor of the Stanley steam automobile, a forerunner of modern motor .vehi- cles, died at his home last night. He was a native of Kingfield, Me.
 With his twin brother, Francis. he invented the steamer" in 1897 and manufactured more than 10000 cars before retiring in 1917. Their car was the first to travel a mile in less than two minutes. Freelan and his wife made the first automobile as- cent of Mt. Washington, N. H., in 1899.
 The twins also invented the Stan- ley dry plate which revOlutiUnized the photographic industry. and Q railway car with q steam engine slung underneath. Ereelan helped devise a plan for mass production of vi0lins on a scientific basis and was proprietor of tho Stanley hotel at Estes FaKk, cob.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-03

uctS.
 3.-The pacifist lobby which fears the Philippines may lead us into war with Japan.
 4.-The iSolationist bloc which would have the United States get out of every inch of land not North American, and stay out. All these elements combined, in 1884, to obtain passage of the Inde- pendence act. There is a provision in the act that 8 conference shall be called in 1944 to consider how trade shall be conducted if inde- pendence is granted, fully and finally in 1946. But the whole problem of Philippine independence can be re- considered at this 1914 conference if both the United States and the Phil- ippines signify they want the act repealed. If neither signifies any desires, the law will stand as it is on the books now, and the U. s. will then kiss the Philippines goodby. Solving the problems of the Phil ippineS probably involves sitting tight for the next four years. The result of wa- in Europe, the possible ity of more trouble in the Pacific, will have, no small bearing on the outcome, regardless of internal af- fairs.
 NEXT: What's to become of the
 islands?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-03
Masonic Lodges

Next Monday night Masonic blue lodges in this city will as semble for a joint meeting at 8 o'clock at the commandery room in the Masonic temple. The en- tered apprentice degree will be exemplified. Host lodge will be the Continental lodge of which Carl F. Heebner Is worshipfuI master. On this occasion the first, second and third section lectures will be given.
 Officers of the degree will be: WOrshipfuI master, Carl E. Heeb- ner, ContinentaI: senior warden, Norman Kunde, Harmony; junior warden, Ellsworth Schmidt, Eu- clid; secretary, Robert S. Rose, Continental; treasurer, Herbert Pinter, Liberty; senior deacon, S. Merwin Main, Liberty; junior deacon, Robert Finlay, .COntinen- tai; senior steward, Sydney Spender, Euclid; chaplain, Edwin V. Erbe, Liberty; marshal, Harry Bristol, Euclid; tyler, Joseph Huey Continental.
 Assisting the officers will be: E. J. Diver, Continental; Merton Brown, Harmony; Edwin Dalton, Euclid; Edwin A. Wells, Liberty; John Clement, Continental; Her bert B. Coe and Henry c. Ashley, Liberty. The four blue lodges par ticipating are Continental, Har- mOny, Euclid and Liberty. All master Masons are invited to att tend the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-03
INTERFERENCE IN | DRAFT COSTLY


 Washington, Oct. S.-(UP)-Per- sons who interfere with conscription on registration day, October IS. or at any other time, will be dealt with effectively" selective service off cials saiG today.
 Draft officials have received re- ports that some persons and groups Iplan demonstrations to induce men to refuse to register. There also were reports that some Organizations had planned to picket registration headquarters but abandoned the idea as "too dangerous" The conscription law provides for non-military service for persons console entiously opposed to war s.by reason of religious training and be- lief" but it does not excuse theI i | fro ss registering.
 Ofticials noted that the law pre- scribes up to five years in fail and 6 $l0,0O0 fine for those who obstruct or encourage and help others to bo- struct the draft.
 Prosecution of draft ohstructors will De left to local draft boards and tho federal bureau of invesklea tion Qnacials count on public opinion fo be the most effective deterrent to such activities as picketing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-03
GERMAN REFUGEE GUEST OF WOMEN

The first fall meeting of the Won1en's association of the Sec ond Congregational church was held yesterday in Davenport hall. Miss Elizabeth Summerich, volun- tary refugee from Nazi Germany, described her experiences in pre- war Europe. The speaker is na- tive of Germany and attended German schools and universities before leaving for France in 1888.
 She spoke of the German edu- cational system which concen- trated on physical development rather 4Scen on tbe culture of the mind. She contrasted the educa- tioual systems in France and England where education was more liberal, she said.
 Mrs. Walter Barrows, chairman of the foreign missionary com nittee arranged for Miss Sum merich's talk. At the close of the meeting tea was served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-03
Robert Met Guire Off
 For Newport Duties
Essex Avenue Youth Enlists in Navy-Ladies' Aid to Serve Everyman's Class Banquet Saturday Night
w VILE
Correspondent-Mrs R. W. Henion. Telephone s-s4Ss

Wateryille. Oct. 3 - Robert James McGuire, son of MT. and Mrs Thomas Mcclure of Essex avenue who enlisted in the navy last week, left on Tuesday for the Naval Training Station, at Newport, Rhode Island.
 The first of a series of bowling matches between the Waterville Girls and members of the Pride of Welch Circle took place Monday night at the Waterville Alleys. B. Ryan of the girls team held high single, with 118, and her team took three straight strings. Scores follow:
 WaferviIle Girls Tearn Nn ".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-03
Brass City Aerie

The part the Fraternal Order of Eagles expects to play in the Ma tionaI Defense program will be explained this evening at the reg uIar semi-monthly meeting of the Brass City Aerie of Eagles in their rooms on East Main street. Sac retary Edward J. Foley will ex- plain provisions made to protect young members of the order when called to the colors.
 Several interesting reports on current activities are expected to feature the meeting. Vice -prcsi- dent Francis O'Gorman will speak no membership and the district meeting to be held Friday eve ming in Derby. The local aerie will send five delegates to the session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-03

out American public opinion on the question of granting the Philippines their independence in 1946, as pro- vided for now under the TydingS- McDuffie act of 1884.
 If Speaker, Yulo is able to learn anything concrete about his unof- ficial and more important mission, he will have something there that most of the American people and most of the Filipinos themselves don't yet know
 For the whole problem of the Philippines is one big long series of almost unanswerable questions.
 Do the Philippines want inde- pendence?
 Don the United States want to drop the Philippines like the bushel of hot potatoes they are?
 If the Filipinos want to cut loose, should the U. s. guarantee their independence, spending 8 few billions for their defense?
 Has the whole question of Phil- ippine independence been brought up generation too soon?
 Should both Philippines and Americans put the issue on the shelf, going along as they are nov set up for another 10 or 20 years?
 Should the setup be changed, and the Philippines be granted a kind of dominion status-sOme= thing that doesn't now exist within the framework of Ameri- can government? If the United States does not let go the Philippines, should we take them over bodily and give them territorial government such as we now give Alaska and Ha- waii?
 Should the Philippines ever be considered for statehood and ad- mitted into the Union?
 If the United States cuts loose from the Philippines, will the Japanese gobbIe them up?
 The answer to the last question is probably the easiest one of the bunch to answer, and it is very definite, 'sYes."
 JAPANESE
 GOOD CITIZENS
 The story of Japanese filtration into the Philippines has been told
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-03
Scottish Rites

The first meeting of Water bury's three Scottish Rite bodies was held last night at Masonic Temple. Plans were discussed for the winter months.
 Harry w. Screen presided at the meeting of Doric lodge of Perfec- tion, Robert J. -Tggleton, presided over the Princes of Jerusalem; while Charles Kellog was in charge of the Corinthian chapter, Rose Croix.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-03

A monthly business meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of Grace Meth odist church was held yesterday in the church parlors, with the follow ing members present: Mrs. Arthur Twelyes, president, Mrs. William Westwood, Mrs. Frank Wilson, Mrs. Allan FairhurSt. Mrs. Mary McNa- mara, Mrs. Melvin Benson, Mrs. Mary Lowell, Mrs. Eva Kott, Mrs. Ernest zaugg, Mrs. Joseph Caron, Mrs. Ernest Weise, Mrs. George Hornbecker. Miss Olive Dyson, Mrs. Elizabeth Jenny and Mrs. Clarence Barber.
 It was planned for the society to serve the banquet for the Every mans Bible Class banquet, Saturday evening. October 5th, also to hold a knitting class, at the parsonage, Thursday evening, October 17th, 7:30 p. m. A social hour followed the meet ing, with Mrs. McNamara, Mrs. Kott and Mrs. Wilson serving as hostesseS.
 Edward J. Gagain of Shefield street was made a callman of the fire department, and immediately after, a member of the permanent force at yesterdays meeting of the fire board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-03

The annual meeting of the Franco American Married WOm- ems Bowling League was held yes- terday afternoon at the Franco American bowling alleys. Mrs. Wilfred Bernier was reelected president for her third term. Other officers elected were Molina Fecteau, secretary, and Mrs. Eric O. Di0nne, treasurer.
 Leauge members include, Mrs. Al Cuss0n, Mrs. Leon Cyr, Mrs. Ledia Binette, Mrs. MathiIda Du- quette, Mrs. Rose Bessette, Mrs. Marie Duffney, Mrs. MiIarie La Rivere, Mrs. Louis Leclair, Mrs. Octave Trepanier, Mrs. Rose Veil- lette, Mrs. Edmond Berube, Mrs. Anna Br0usseau, Mrs. Oliver La- Belle, Mrs. Edmond Thibault, Mrs. Cleo Bouchard, Mrs. Della Bari bault, Mrs. Helen Cambique, Mrs. Marie Cantin, Mrs. Rose COrdeau, and Mrs. Alma Depault.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-03
RECEIVES PLEAS

Please from English children that they be adopted by their fayorite movie star were received today at Paramount Studio, in Hollywood, by Gary Cooper. who currently Is shar- ing top honors with Madeleine Car roll in Cecil B. De Miles Techni- color North West Mounted po- lice" A 15-year-old lad asked the player to bring him and his 7.year- old brother to this country from Sldcup. Kent England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-03
CRAFTSMAN, ss, ON JOB

Johnstown, Pa. = (UP) Y F. E. Alter, who claims to be the oldest native-born resident of Johnstown now living in the city, still is ac- tive in the sheet metal business at 83. Alter still takes part in affairs of the sheet metal business he founded here and celebrated his 83rd birthday while at work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-03
FrancO=Americans

A dinner will be given in honor of President Armand St. Germain and seven past presidents by the Franco-American Social club Oc- tober 26 at the Franco-American hall. Eli Depault is chairman of arrangements, and is being assist ed by Mrs. Wilfred Bernier, Mrs. Romeo Dumouchel, Homer Ber- nier and Cleo Bouchard.
 The club will give the first in a series of weekly dances Saturday night at the South Main street hall with round and square danc- ing featured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-03
Good evening.
HEADS UP!

What though wars rage, Each day we turn new page, Radio propounds new queries, But YOU can't deny us the World Series. Few will curb their football roofing Jitterbugs litter, you're darn footing They tell us to watch our step, But you can't down inherent pep There's no denying world conditions are bad, Heads up! No sense in getting mad, Granted dictators are all looney, We've still got Mickey Rooney. Times are indeed hectic, About issues we get apoplectic, But come hell and high water Mother introduces her debutante daughter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-03
. ANSWERS TO
 CRANIUMc CRACKERS
(Questions on Comic Page)

(Questions on Comic Page)
 l. Red astrachan-an early ap- pie which is yellowish with red Streaks.
 2. Redpoll-a small bird of the finch family.
 3. Red admiral ' a butterfly common in Europe and America. 4. Redcoat-a British soldier.
 5. Red Prince Frederick Charles a Prussian prince and general of the 18th century.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-03
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Continental Lodge

The Scottish degree team of Continental lodge. A. F. & A. M. will visit Constellation lodge of Dedham, Mass, Oct. 19, and will cooperate in working degrees at the Boston Masonic Temple. Mem bers of the team rehearsed at a meeting last night in the Masonic temple, s.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-03
Canadian LegiOn

Mrs. Sarah Gibson will preside at meeting of the Waterbury chapters auxiliary of the Canad- ian legion tomorrow night at the post rooms on Bank street. The meeting scheduled for tonight was postponed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-03
Upset World Forcing U. s. to Sit Tight In the Philippines for Next Few Years
Whole Problem of Islands Is Series
 Of Well-Nigh Unanswerable Questions

Philippine question potato in boiling Peter Edson editor of NEA Service clipper of the south Pacific Philippine today in articles of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-03
EN EM.

Clipped and pasted. pr. Rocco Romanielo, Dr. George Keefe Dr. Walter Keefe Dr. James J. HenneSsey Dr. George A. Gossen, and Arthur A. ODonnell, former Waterburians honorary pabearers at the funeral staff at St. Francis Hospital, which was held Monday molNng in Hartford. The Connecticut Trail Riders Association held it's first organized trail ride Sunday event. October 27 will start from the Hobby Horse Stables in Watertown. Mrs Leon F. Beck of Watertown is the Litchf1ed County vice president. Sundays ride began at Wethersied at a. m and covered more than 25 miles before the group arrived back at the stables at D. m . . John Hemingway of Bouley Manor, genial eploye of the C. L. and F. Co., back on the job after a two weeks absence due to attack of grippe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-03

Margie Hart red-headed stripper who played at Jacques Theater here several occasions sent 5000 autographed pictures of herself to the National Guard for distribution among single in the service How ever, the pictures back to Margie in hurry. Guard officers said they heard of her which seems pity. :. Captain Bob Whitaker joined the local fire department 29 years ago tomorrow. Sal BoianO Spring Street garage owner will have his name baIloted upon at tonghts meeting of the local Lodge of EIks. Ditto for Policeman Don Monaghan and Auto Salesman Marty SassO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-03
BY PETER EDISON Editor, NEA Service

Manila Philippine Islands Oct sThe of the Philippine
 
 assembly Officially, Speaker Yulo entrusted explaining determining opinion the Philippine constton sond