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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-15
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should speak to a man on the street. VINO Is
identity what should the man do
slightly and lift his hat but should IN no way
att o advantage of her mistake
member of club wait Tor the older members 10
make friendship?
A. he be thought presumptuous
Is She introduced to me last
A No He should say introduced to her last week
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-15

Canadian robbers steal a consignment of wom-
ems hats but scattered most of them in a roadside
ditch. Too wild even for burglar, maybe.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-15

conventional frock coat, but by
the time he reached his hills he
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-15
Senators Drop Frotk
Goats, Whiskers;; Thus
Tourists Disappointed

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
Postmaster
WPA HIRING MANY
 LOCAL WORKERS
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VIII Help City
 The new WPA hiring, of which there may be more in the next week or two will benefit Waterbury in several ways. Most of those hired were taken from city welfare de- partment rolls, and their new jobs will tighten the city'S relief burden The additional WPA jobs also mean larger local payrolls, and more money in circulation.
 About 50 men have been given WPA jobs already this week, the others having been hired last week The local WPA rolls, including the southbury project, now have about l,450 names, 1t is estimated.
 Scores In Industry
 William F. Kennedy, local WPA supervisor, said today that scores oi men have left federal projects ir recent weeks to secure jobs in pri. vate industry, and new workers hae to be hired to replace them. Virtu- ally all WPA men, he said, are anx. ious to get jobs in industry ant leave the WPA as soon as the op. portunity Is offered to them.
 The WPA layoffs which began ir March threatened to cause a ser. ious city welfare problem, but muct of the danger has been removed by the private business gains and tho | new WPA hiring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01

tContlnued rom rage lD
 Cots Smiles, Nodded
 For Q scant few seconds while the mysterious executioner adjusted the head electrodes, Cots was free to look about him. He smiled--al- most grin-and then nodded, both in recognition and goodbye, at Mid- dletown Policeman Edward J. Hill, who sat few feet away on the wit- ness stall. And Hill smiled and nod ded back. They knew each other at MiddletoWn since the early days of the case.
 Now the silent mechanic of death was ready. The mask was draped over Cots face. Everybody stepped back. Then a switch was thrown There was a buzzing noise of elec- trical death, the victim leaped and strained at his bonds, and then set- tied back in the chair,
 Took Long Time Co Die
 The buzzing ceased abruptly after two minutes Is seconds. Wetherstleld Medical Examiner Dr. Harold A. Howard and resident physician Dr. Foster Pritldy listened at Cots chest for signs of life. They heard his heart beating, q wild flutter. Again they listened with their instruments and again they refused to give the word, Finally, two minutes and 50 seconds after the buzzing stopped Dr. Howard said. This man is dead and they carried the body away
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
TAXES ON 1889
 LIST FALL DUE
Over $2OO,OOO Expected to Be Taken in Today
 Before Office Closes

Large collections were being re- corded at the city hall today as tax es on the l03D grand list fell due. The line of taxpayers stretched at times to the Field street entrance to the municipal building. Many mail payments were also received.
 Tax collector Humbert Mangini es- timated that more than $200,000 would be taken in before the office closed today. The figure might go much higher, he said.
 Yesterday, advance payments of taxes totalled sl4i, 300, while on Monday there was $92,000 received. Several hundred thousands dollars were taken in advance payments al- together. Many made advance pay ments to secure discounts on their tax bills.
 The early trend indicates that many are paying both installments of the current tax at once, rather than delaying payment of the sec- ond installment till the fall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
Mount Manresa RetredtdntS
 In Annual Reunion May 23rd
Noted EecOnOmic Expert Basil C. Walker, Chief
 Speaker at Dinner

The 18th annual banquet of the Waterbury Band of Mount Man resa Retreatants, to be held at Hotel Elton on Thursday evening, May 23rd, will be addressed by Basil C.. Walker, well known writer and con- sultant on economic relations and foreign affairs. It is understood that Mir. Walker will speak on "The Dawn of Q New Historic Epoch" presenting e most revealing analy- sis of the world situation, of the true nature of the war in Europe, and of America's powerful role in new epoch of world development.
 As soldier, writer, business execu- tive and political observer, Mir Wal ker has been in close contact with world affairs and with American H. nance and business for over quar- ter of Q century. He has served with both the Canadians during the World War and with the American Army, having been attached to the military intelligence section of United States Army Reserve, as an expert on international affairs.
 Trend of Events
 During the past twenty years, his professional and military estimates o fthe world situation attracted at tention in important quarters both for their thoroughly co-ordinated knowledge of military, political and economic factors, and for their uncanny accuracy in anticipating the trend of events. Among notable examples were his accurate forecasts of the Sino-Japanese and the Span ish Civil Wars and the outbreak Of the second European War in 1889.
 Ills articles on the present war in Europe as special war analyst for International News Service have at tratced favorable comment as they appeared In the press of the nation from Miami to Minneapolis from New York to Los Angeles and Port land, oregon. Special correspond ence from him has also appeared in The Times of London and In The Weekly Review of London.
 Ills wide experience and active realism prevent classifying him as either an isolationist or an interna-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01

Spiritual Director tionalist. TO many qualified ob- servers, his analysis of American political and economic trends and of America's place in the world af- fairs in the coming years points the way to the most truly American for eign policy which this nation has ever had It has been characterized as a picture of an American leaving adolescence behind and entering ing into the full strength and bal- anced responsibility of national ma turity.
 Rev. Daniel P. Hart, s. J., Spirit ual Director at Mt. Manresa, will also be present for the occasion, Rev, Francis M. OShea, permanent rec- tor of the Immaculate Conception Church will give the invocation and Rev. James Woods, assistant pastor of SIS. Peter and Paul Church, the bendiction.
 Greetings of the city will be ex- tended by Honorable Vincent A, Scully, mayor, who is member Of the Manresa retreat band.
 Kenney Toastmaster
 Joseph F. Kenney, a veteran re- trcatant and well-known in auto- mobile sales circles here in Water- bury and throughout the state, will officiate as toaStmaSter.
 The musical program Is in charge of Professor r. r. Harmon.
 Tickets arc still procurable from James J. Hennessey, promoter Roger Walsh, secretary or other members of the local retreat band
 It Is expected, as In past years that good delegations will be present from Torrington and New Haven both places being included in the Waterbury Retreat Band of Mt Manresa.
 The Banquet Committee consists of Thomas Cassidy, Thomas Scad- den, Maurice Carey, William Ger ardi Attorney John Greco, Thomas Lawlor, Edward Green, and Joseph McNelliS,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
May Day Disturbances
 Faded Memories Here

school square tonight No extra policemen will be assigned Co keep order as Mfr. Russo exp0unds on the European war and the ROose. welt administration. Unofficial sources estimate the number of avOwed Communists in the city as about six.
 There was a time, however, when the eventuallty of . disturbance was so assured for May Day here that leaves used Co be cancelled, extra men told to buckle on their holsters, and sub-machlne guns passed out to the fOrce,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
CLARK MENTIONS
 NAMED IN WILL
Friends of Late Mrs. Lena Wood Listed as Sole
 B BsneficiaieS

Mfr. and Mrs. Clark H, W. Newton friends of the late Mrs, Lena Wood, are named sole bene1ciaries in her will, which has been filed for probate with Judge Patrick Healey. Mrs Wood, widow of former City Con- troller Henry o. Wood, died April l8.
 Mrs. Woods will directs that her expenses be paid, and then provides that all remaining in her estate shall 20 to my friends, Clark H, W, New ton and Hattie M. Newton In appre- citation of their many kindnesses to me"
 The will was drawn April 5, l940
 Mrs. Wood, a resident of Hillside avenue, was a memebr of the First Methodist church, Naomi chapter of the order of Eastern Star, Wom- en's Foreign Missionary society and Circle of Cheer.
 The size of the estate will not be known until after an appraisal has been completed. Mir. Newton is named executor of the will.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01

at Oslo last nglht but caused only slight damage"
 Seven Are Killed
 Clacton -On-Sea, England, May |, --tUP) Village officials announced today that six persons were killed and more than l82 injured as re- suit of the crash of German Heinkcl bombing plane in this sea- side resort.
 Four members of the planes crew and three civilians were killed when the plane hit an apartment house and buried itself in great crater exploding It's load of eight 500- pound bombs.
 About 50 houses were damaged some being destroyed.
 Soldiers, policemen, air raid war. dens, firemen and auxiliary firemen, ambulance crews and Red Cross Workers turned out and prevented the strangest accident of the war from being even more of a tragedy by getting people away from the danger zone and preventing a dev- astating fire.
 As 1t was damage was estimated at not less than $400,000.
 It had been known last night than German raiding planes were out over the southeast coast. Three of them were seen in mid-evening flying low over the sea front. A little while later there was heavy antl- aircraft fire. Then searchlights were played in the sky out at sea Shortly before midnight there was a burst of anti-aircraft fire. Then came the rattle of machine gun fire, and tracer bullets were seen. It was believed German planes were attacking a ship convoy.
 Firing After Midnight
 Firing continued after midnight and one of the Germans was struck, One of It's two i,i50 horsepower mo- tors went out of action and the crippled plane flew in over the Clac- ton ocean front. Those people who were not asleep heard the roar of It's one working motor, closer and closer as 1t lost altitude. Desper- ately, It's crew began firing signal rockets, seeking landing place. 1t came lower and lower until 1t smashed into the apartment house
 The powerful, compact raider, It's wing span spreading to 74 feet, tore through the apartment house and kept on through the seaside villas 100 yards from the sea front, un- til 1t buried itself and burst Into flames.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01

"NTay Day" was just an ordinary day for Che police department to- day, with no extra men added Co the force and no precautions taken to prevent n possible outbreak.
 Police officials observed that the traditional day has been declining steadily as . danger point on the calendar, the last four years pro- ducing absolutely nothing out of the normal.
 The only event scheduled, Is a speech by Communist Secretary Michael Russo at the Duggan
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01

tContinued from Page D Ina body for the Camege Museum, Carnegie Music Hall, and Carnegie Department of Fin Arts here, sup- ported by the Carnegie Foundation of New York.
 Crhe New York Times, however, quoted Church as saying he was acting in his capacity as president of the Institute because the offer "chimes perfectly with the ideals Of Andrew Carnegie" who worked for peace.)
 The Institute, which also includes A library and technical college, has capital of S2B,00O,000.
 should Be Tried
 The offer stipulated that Hitler should be brought to trial on treason charges before the League of Na- tlons, but Church said any attempt to deliver the Nazi Fuehrer to Geneva, would result in that coun- try being overrun by the German army.
 "The proper goal would be Eng land" he wrote to the Times, put the question of trial would be too biz for Great Britain or for any other one country. A court Of all the civilized nations Of the world should try such e case, and the United States should be Q member of such @ court" Church said Hitler should be held as the common enemy of mankind and brought to justice accordingly.
 London Papers Use It
 London, May 1. - (UP) - London newspapers today displayed on their front pages the offer by Samuel Harden Church, president Of the Carnegie Institute, of Q q 900 ,0Oo re ward for the capture Of Adolf Hitter. The Stars headline said: s2S0,o00 sterling for Hitler, alive and unhurt'"
 None of the newspapers cons mented editorially.
 Call It Ridiculous
 Berlin, May i.-tUP)-0erman quarters today described the offer by a group of Pittsburgh residents of $l,000 900 for the capture alive Of Adolph Hitler as ESQ ridiculous and so utterly stupid that 1t can be as- sumed German officials will decline to, take any notice of it."
 Surprise was expressed that the offer should have been advanced by Samuel Harden Church, president of Carnegie Institute.
 Since that Is an organization of some importance, these sources said, 1t can only be assumed that the institute itself had no connec- ton with It."
 They declined further comment, asserting that 1t lis national social- ist practice to ignore nonsense of this kind.'
 Weir Not Tn It
 New York, May l- (UP) --E, T. Weir, chairman of the National Steel Corporation, said today he had nothing to do with Si,000000 re- ward posted in Pittsburgh for the Capture" of Adolf Hitler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
FUNERALS

The funeral of Francis M. Nun gavin, 37, of 3005 Avenue T, Brook lyn, N. Y, formerly of this city, will be held on Friday morning at 8:l5 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 27O West Main street to St Thomas church where a solemn mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in new SJ. Josepll's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow after 3 o'clock.
 The funeral of Mrs. Pellegr!ro Palladino will be held tomorrow morning at g o'clock from the home. 93 Division street, with services at 10 o'clock at St. Lucy's church. Burial will De in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01

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  west of Lillehammer. This is a higher figure than was reported in yesterdays communique." Also northwest of Lillehammer the Germans captured seven guns i25 machine guns and 250 !orries in good condition, the communique said.
 "The advance in Norway is con- tinuing," 1t said. Fighting oc- cured near Trondheim. British airplanes raided Fornebu airdrome
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01

From the moment Cots entered the chamber till he was officially dead 1t was seven minutes, IS seconds.
 Swiftly the chair was cleared. And little more than minute later Weaver entered, @ tall, heavy.set man. He, too, smiled and nodded goodbye, but only to Warden Ralph II. Walker, standing to one side, away from the official witnesses.
 Didn't Want Mask
 Just before the executioner moved to put the black cloth over Weav- CTS face, the prisoner mumbled a phrase, almost inaudible, but there were some in the brightly.lit cham- Der who believed he said: "Keep of the mask It stayed on.
 Again the switch was thrown. The power remained on for two minutes, i5 seconds. The doctors listened in- tcntly for another two minutes or so, and again announced: "This man is dead"
 Weavers ordeal Was shorter. From the moment he entered until his body was carried out 1t was five minutes, 20 seconds.
 A few hours before, as a final meal, the men had southern fried chicken, Warden Walker said. It was the re- quest of Weaver, a southerner, that he have this delicacy, and the wish was granted. Cots was given the same fare.
 Although they committed the crime together, they died enemies. The long legal fight for life caused them to hate each other.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
LICENSE AS SECURITY

Brockton, Mass, May l--(UP)-- When Alfred J. Lafrenier, 10, ap- peared in district court on license- less driving charge yesterday, police testified he had left the license at a tavern as security for payment of six glasses of beer.
 Lafrenier pleaded guilty and was fined $i0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-01
I$l,OOO,OOO FOR HITLER'S ARREST

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COTS, WEAVER
 DIE IN CHAIR

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GERMANY CLAIMS
 MANY VICTORIES

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OBITUARY

ST. JOHN--Eugene Edward st. John, one year old son of MT. and Mrs. Eugene St. John of l42 German street. Naugatuck, died at the Wa terbury hospital this morning.
 The funeral will be held from the home tomorrow afternoon at 2:3C o'clock. Burial will be in St. James cemetery.
The Nome nugget., 1940-02-28
LONG, BITTER ELECTION
 CAMPAIGN IN LOUISIANA TOPPLES GOV. EARL LONG

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 24 - Huey Longs political dynasty born 12 years ago and of dictat- orial violence died peacefully by ballot after one of the longest and bitterest election campaigns in Louisiana history.
 Voters at the Democratic guber material runoff primary swept to defeat Governor Earl Long bro ther of the "KingfiSh' and titular leader of the machine and nom- mated Attorney Sam Jones of Lake Charles to office.
The Nome nugget., 1940-02-28

Jones a newcomer in politics pledged himself to restore dem ocracy in Louisiana and regain much of the millions of dollars which he said the past adminis- tration and office holders stole from the state and jail those con victed of graft and corruption.
 Unofficial return from l,503 of the states 1,708 precincts gave
The Nome nugget., 1940-02-28

Jones 258,O0O votes and Long 23S 900 votes.
 The machine rout appeared complete as Jones' slate was sec ondary in state offices engaged in the runoff going in without a break and together with a new anti-machine legislature and pos sible anti-machine state and cen- tral committee.
The Nome nugget., 1940-02-28
Nome Health
 Council Holds Regular Meeting g

The regular meeting of the Nome Health Council was called to order by Chairman Henry Mil Ter. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.
 Mrs Sprenger Nome Public Health Nurse gave her monthly report for January stating that iiphtheria toxoid was given dur ing the month to both preschool and school children. Diphtheria is a disease which can be definite ly controlled by the administer ing of diphtheria toxoid. Since more cases occur under the age of 5 years it is of utmost import ance to protect the preschool children against the disease.
 A class in Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick was begun with an enrolment of 20 members. In struction consists of practical demonstrations in bed making and taking care of the sick in the home and preventative health measures.
 Dr Morcom then introduced Dr Condon who is here checking on the Tuberculosis Control at Nome. pr Condon gave a very interesting talk on his activities here stating that his work is done in more or less project form. He visits this section at least once year taking check up an all cases from last year & reporting the new findings for this year. He has been given tu- berculin tests to the children of both schools. By having this close checkup every year enables the doctors to keep a close watch on those who may be contracting the disease and thus prevent its spread. The Natives have a great handicap in this tuberculosis con trol as their economic status and home life are great obstacle to their treatment as there is the lack of facilities and means of is olation. However we hope in time that this condition may be remedied. pr Condon appreciates the cooperation that he received here at Nome and is willing to answer any questions that any one may wish to ask of him.
 Miss Tiber supervisor of the Nurses for the Bureau of Indian Affairs was asked for a few re- marks and she responded by giv- ing a brief outline of the work of said nursing service.
 pr Butler who is in charge of the educational part of the Health Program was present and in a few words expressed her gladness to have again the oppor tunity of visiting Nome.
 After a general discussion the meeting adjourned.
The Nome nugget., 1940-02-28

That unique and humoroua and typical Alaskan stationery "Sourdough Roadhouse Letter. heads and Envelopes, have beer brought strictly uptodate, and are now available at the Nugget ofB ce.
The Nome nugget., 1940-02-28

ing to further the best interes of Alaska and always urging tha1 the Alaskan industries be deyel' oped for the benefit of the Terr tory and it's bonafide residents and
 ! WHEREAS The Harry Slattery report emanating from the De- partment of the Interior reflects in it the foresight and good judgement of Hon Harold L 1ck- es Secretary of the Interior the publication of said report has precipitated considerable favor able study of the Alaskan econ omic problems bringing for the slow development of Alaska and
 WHEREAS We believe that in the encouragement and support of Alaska resident labor and busi ness enterprises lies the solution of our many economic problems. The application of said policy will surely promote a perman- ent and healthy growth and a sane development of our resourc es so therefore be it
 RESOLVED That we urge Gov ernor Gruening to direct the Al aska Planning Council to under take the study of the economic ills and misguided effort that be sets our Territory and be it fur ther
 RESOLVED That special study be made of the present ec dnomic practices of the many governmental agencies and to re commend the discontinuance of the many injurious handicaps to business.
 President McConaghy appoint ed the following Chairmen of the several committees with the in- struction that each Chairmen ap- point the members of his own committee and have his report ready at the next meeting of the Board:
 Roads-W L Slack
 Mails and Telegraph-Thos Gi van
 HarborS and Waterways-Chas H Code
 Aviation and Landing Fields H G Miller
 Mining and New Industries - Ralph Lomen
 Finance and Membership - H c Gabrielson
 Publicity-A Polet
 Entertainment Thomas Nor com M D
 Public Health H w Startling
 Legislation--Leroy M Sullivan
 The meeting adjourned to meet again next Tuesday March 5.