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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31

Paul school, Marian MacNish of Bunker Hill school, and John Vol kowskl of Russell school.
 Local cemeteries were visited yes. terday by hundreds of persons and many graves were decorated.
 Bucks Hill Program
 A large attendance of parents and friends witnessed the Bucks Hill School Memorial day program held Thursday at i:i5 D. m. in which the children participating gave an ex- cellent exhibition in the drill cere- monies held by them.
 The program held at the school included:
 1. Flag salute by all. 3. Open Song by Room 3.
 3. Origin of Memorial Day by
 Reichenbach and MacLelland. {. My Flag by Grade 1.
 5. What Makes A Nation by
 Marlyn DeBonis.
 6. There are many by Grade 2. q Veterans by Grade 6.
 8. Our Country's Flag by Grade 3. Q. Decoration Day by Grade s. 10. Our schol House by Grade {. il. Memorial Day by Grade ' and
 0.
 i2. Scattered Flowers by Room 2.
 Brief speech by MT. c. Hodobenko
 Rev. Thomas Feltman offered prayers and taps were given by Room 2.
 The program was closed by the singing of God Bless America. Teachers who drilled the children for the program were: Miss c. shanahan and Miss DeZinno.
 Two parades, one in shelton and the other In Ansonia, attracted Waterbury drum corps yesterday. Five local musical organizations left the city to take part in the parades, The Nutmeg State and the East End Corps marched in c Memorial Day parade at shelton. Going to AnSonia were the oakville, NH Plain and St. Stanislaus Kostka Corps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31

on May 2, by William II. Dunleavy of the local Sealer of Weights and Measures but that also was not cimplied with.
 On May 27, Inspector Bozentka with City Inspector Dunleavy checked up again at the store, and found that the weighing devices used in the market were of and to the advantage of the store. MT. Boxentka testified that the three men, Peter OTeary, %, of Barnes street, a manager of the meat counter, and Joseph Ievinson, 30, of 3l Vine street, in charge of the Ash counter, were using devices which were registering in favor of the store.
 Inspector Bozentka said that OIeary and Levlnson had their weighing machines set far back I from the counter, and that the light in the weighing machine was out, so that the figures on the dial were darkened and could not be seen by the customers who made the pur- chases and that the weighing ma chimes were set nt less than the regular figures, Mir. Boyentka said that he again walked over to Alex ander c. Schwartz, 30, of 234 Ells- worth avenue, New Haven, general manager Of the store, and told him about 1t. Mir. Schwartz went to the counters to check the machine,
 Dunleavy said that the scales registered less and were placed back so far that customers could not determine what the weight was and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31

that the extinguished light on these scales also aided.
 Recently Schwartz was indicted with the seven grocery firms and eight other individuals Tor violation of the Sherman antitrust act and preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 27 before Judge Carroll c. Hincks. He is on bonds of Si,000 for this violation which 1t is alleged fixes the prices with tic large gro- cery company in the state and that these are maintained by mutual agreement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31
Ex-JoURNALIsT DEAD

Braintree, Mass, May 3l---tUp)- )--- Edwin B. Pillsbury, 74, rttired puh- fisher of the drocers' Magazine and formerly associated with the Bos- ton Globe, Worcester Telegram and other newspapers in Detroit, Mich, Denver. Col, and Seattle, Wash, died yesterday at his home. He was native of Hopkinton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31
Thousands of Factory Workers Enjoy Week-E Holiday
Everybody's Market
 Employees On Trial
Company Ignored Warnings of Detective Scales Charges State Inspector; Store AlIegedy Benefited

Three men, all employees of Everybodys Market, were arragned in City Court this morning on charges of using defective weighing device and the trial in progress at press time State Inspector of Weights and Measures Frank Bozentka told Judge John Gaffney, that the management of EverybodyS was warned four times prev
 ousy but on each occasion the warning was ignored h. Spector Bozeka said that the last warning was given
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31
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 The artistry of "Ststson" in- trisuins style distinction is in every fiber and every line of these glorious braids end models, from the smort American sailor 10 sIamorous garden hots with sx- otie style inspiration and chorm and grace SO ehoroeteristieolly "Stetson."
 These dozen hats will carry the news of "Stetson" hat supremacy tn Waterbury to twelve lucky women in no time.
 chorse purchases of todoy-will De billed in July.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31
Safety Commission
 To Select Chairman,
Major Vernon S. Warehouse Receives Order to Report
 for Military Duty; Governor to Name New Members

many years. For over ten years he has been chairman Of the towns finance committee. He is Q Repub- llcan and fotner secretary of the Stratford Republican Tofn Com mittee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31
MERCHANTMEN RUNS GERMAN GAUNTLET

At a British Port, May Sl - (u. P.) --- A merchantman which had run the Atlantic gauntlet of Ger man submarines and airplanes steamed into port today with the first cargo of food under the lease- lend act-cheesc from Manitowoc. Wis, and 5000 cases of eggs from Columbus, Neb.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31

at the point Of . gun, to put up their hands. Instead, Policeman OConnor drew his gun, fired, and killed the bandit. On another oc- casion he fred at burglar fleeing from an attempted robbery near the post office and his shot took deadly effect.
 Funeral services for Policeman Burns, who leaves his wife, Mrs. Jennie M. Burns; two daughters Doris and Mavis; besides his mother and several brothers, will be held Tuesday at 8 a. m. at the OBrien funeral home and at 9 a. m. at St Joseph's church Burial will be In the new St. Joscph'S cemetery.
 Acting Mayor Casey instructed City Clerk Rolfe Rowe Friday to notify all city officials of plans for the funeral in order that they may attend the services in body.
 The planet Venus approaches within 25,000, ,000 miles of the earth and is the nearest of all the known
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-31

Each barage balloon in Britain has over 1000 parts including two and one half miles of tape.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-06

She is striving to preserve liberty and de- mocracy and individual freedom and these are things for which we, too, would strive and die. The United States is struggling to pre- vent the domination of the world by dicta- tors and we, too, would strive and die against such masters.
 The United States wants to uphold the rule of right and justice in international re- lations and safeguard the independence of small nations to free them from the fear of aggression and ubjugation by militant powers, and we, too, would strive and die to save our country from such threats and perils So if the United States decides to enter this war, it will be our war as much as the war of the United States and her de- cision will be our own decision. In such event she will find all the people of my country, to the last man, on her side fight ing under her banner and praying to AL mighty God for the victory of her arms.
 Our stake in this war is more than the continued existence of democracy and indi- vidual freedom in the world. It is more than the maintenance of a free economy and free commercial intercourse among nations and unregulated social life. Our stake in this war is our own future independence and the assurance that that independence will endure. We are endeavoring to the full measure of our resources to hasten the exc cution of our national defense program. The United States Government, I am happy to say, is also doing everything to strengthen the military defenses of our country.
 T trust that very soon it will be possible for the Government of the 5nited States to send us more planes and more guns and ammuni- tion to increase our power of resistance against invasion.
 We only need more equipment and more supplies for we have abundant man power. We have strong, intelligent young men who are eager to join the ranks for our defense and for all the principles which President Roosevelt has proclaimed to the world.
 Tn conclusion, I wish to assure the peo- pie of America that we are with the United States in life and in death.'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-06
Greenwich in Wartime
(New York Times)

South of the Thames lies the metropolitan bor- ough of London whose has become syonony- nous with the precise measurement of time and space. Greenwich Time is the standard traditionally used by astronomers of all nations. Longitude, all around the globe, is measured as many degrees east west of Greenwich. The meridian, even on the maps of Nazi mapmakers, runs through that pioneering observing point, the Royal Observatory, built at Greenwich for the advancement of naviga- tion and nautical astronomy in 1875.
 When the zero hour of came to the zero meridian it not at first certain that the scien- tifc observations maintained continuously at Green wich for than two centuries and half would necessarily suffer. There some sugges- tions that the blackout would be benefit to as- tronomy-the city lights of London long had hn- dered the night observation of the stars.
 But the great German bombngs that began a year ago put an end to all Star-gazing at Green wich The annual report of The Astronomer Royal for the year ended April 30, just published tells sad story of the dismantling of precious optical apparatus and the cartng away of lenses and mirrors to places of safety. Type and plates for number of the observatorys technical publications were de- stroyed by fire.
 Work has continued, however in meteorological studies and in the visual and photographic observa- tion of the Measurement of the solar parallax has been extended by another decimal place-a char acteristc accomplishment of an observatory that has always prided itself the utmost in precision. And in conformity with the original purpose of station set up by seafaring power the observatory has kept on, from twice-removed headquarters, with its rating of chronometers and watches for the Royal Navy. Thus, though has intruded on much of its work, Greenwich has not been prevent ed from doing it's part in the prosecution of Britains armed effort
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-06

by George Harrison, brainy Broth erhood chief, who called at the White House to present their case in the wage dispute with the carriers. Harrison assured the President that the unions stood ready to accept the award of the fact-finding board he will appoint to hear both sides.
 This means there will be no strike, for under the mandatory cooling off period of the Railway Labor Act there can be no work stoppage for 30 days before or after find ing board is named.
 Harrison told the President that railway labor had no alternative but to call a strike," but felt that the President should be advised be- forehand of the Brotherhood'S in- tention in view of the seriousness of the times.
 "The revenues of all the big roads have shot up tremendously in the past year." Harrison declared. yet they have refused to grant our wage increase proposals in the face of the fact that railroad workmen are get ting anywhere from 30 to 100 per cent less than the wage levels of corresponding crafts in other indus tries"
 The President listened quietly to the bill of grievances and then asked if he could depend on railway labor to cooperate with the government to the extent of accepting the set clement terms proposed by a fact finding board. He pointed out that tieup in transportation would be a crushing blow to the anti-Axis pro- gram.
 You can depend on the railroad unions to cooperate 100 per cent with you, MT. President" Harrison replied emphatically.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-06
A SWELL GUY

One of the first things William H. Harrison, plain talking, hard-work- ing A. T. and T. Vice-President, did when he succeeded John Biggers as OPM production chief was to sum mon a group of steel makers for some blunt talk about expansion plans. One of those attending the conference was short hard-boiled Tom Girdler, anti-union boss of Re- public Steel Company.
 The meeting lasted hours and no words were minced. The steel men spoke up and so did Harrison. At times the air was blue. But when 1t was all over, Girdler walked up to Harrison, extended his hand and said
 Bill want to say this. You are the incest tough *+'@o&*'1 and 95*f''* l have ever met"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-06
ALLIES IN THE DANGER ZONE

Certainly because the Philippines by way of being protectorate of ours, and are not due to be granted complete independence until l946 we may have every reason to expect that foreign policies will be the foreign policies adopted by the FIpinos.
 And certainly without the security of pro tection the Philippines would be in dangerous po- sition and probably much more of an imperiastic temptation to Nippon war lords than they with Uncle Sam's arms around them.
 Nevertheless it was gratifying last month to hear Manuel L. Quezon the President of Philippine Commonwealth announce the unity of purpose be- tween his people and the United States, in no un- certain terms.
 Quezon's talk made on the 63rd birthday of the founding of the Philippine Commonwealth It was delivered in Manila, addressed directly to our vice-Presdent Henry Wallace and the people of this country.
 After President Quezon, who is respected in this country as wise elder statesman of the Filipinos had concluded his remarks vice-President Wallace replied with a speech of greeting even ending by displaying his Latin talents and murmuring pleasan- tries in Spanish into microphone. Carried by short radio the Quezon address broadcast in this country and the Wallace talk heard by Fflipinos with radios.
 Ouezon was nothing if not straight forward in his expression of the place where the Flpnos stand in the present world conflict. Here is what he had to say
 T welcome the opportunity of few words
 to the people of the United States and to
 restate the stand of the Filipino people in
 this grave national emergency. We owe loy-
 aty to America and bound to her
 by bonds of everlasting gratitude.
 Should the United States enter the war,
 the Philippines would follow her and fight
 by her side, placing at her disposal all our
 man-power and material resources to help
 her in achieving victory, for the cause for
 which America would fight is our own
 cause
 'The United States seeks to defend the
 principles which cherish and without which we could not live free nation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-06
OFFICE OF INDIAN
 AFFAIRS TEACHERS
 PASSING THROUGH

Teachers for the Office of In- dian Affairs are continuing to pass through Juneau on their way to schools in the Interior These schools do not have definite open ing dates. depending on the diff ferent activities of the regions in which they are located for school periods. M On the Aleutian through here yesterday are MT. and Mrs. Vic- tor E. Hill and their son from Ok lahoma. going to Pinute near Holy Cross. This is their first year in this region. Also on the Aleutian are Mir and Mrs. Laverne Kopp their infant daughter. formerly at
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-06
CAPITAL CHAFF

Under Secretary of State We,les has gone off for much needed holi day in Maine. Mrs. Welles says the holiday will last a month; MT Welles says two weeks. Question Which will win? Ned Laughing house and Frank Vicovari, two Am ericans wounded during the smelling of the Zamzam, were taken aboard a German warship for treatment. When the State Department asked for report on the two men, the reply was that the warship was still under way, and no report was yet available Texas's new Senator w. Lee O'Daniel is still talking by radio to the folks back home In Washington, he makes each week a transcription of half-hour radio talk, orders IA records and mails them to the Texas radio stations. Departing from nautical terms, Admiral Emory s. Land, Chairman of the Maritime Commission, quip- ped, Horse sense is stable thinking" Lt.-General Ben Lear, able commander of the Second Army, loses no opportunity to keep his of- ficers abreast of world developments. When Richard c. Hottelet, crack foreign correspondent who was ex- pelled by the Nazis, was assigned to cover the Second Armys' man. euvers, Lear invited Hottelet to give the officers talk on European conditions.
 Copyright, 1941, by United Feature
 Syndicate, Inc)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-06
ILLITERATE DRAFTEES

One of the uncomfortable facts disclosed by the selective service sys- tenn is that thousands of young men in this great country of educational opportunity are unable to pass simple test of reading and writing.
 In recent two-months period May Is to July Is, total of 91,s19 draftees were excused" on account of illiteracy. Of these, 37,2l7 were white, and 54.702 were Negro.
 The Southern Sta.es have the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-06
LOOK and LEARN %Sy c. GORDON

When telling bells constitute day midnight to midnight? smallest number of counties and how many Mcawber always waiting for? S the simplest animal? S a marlnsplke used?
 ANSWERS:
 l. bells Delaware, with three. Something David Copperiled by Chare Dickens An ameoba
 5 To separate o rope, splice.
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 auto, cement, leather, varnish and paper factories. as well as practically the whole of the former French dye industry. This is now incorporated in what the secret report calls the "Fernco-German Union" All the plants are working day and night producing goods for Germany.
 This is true also of other occupied industrial centers, according to the French bank managers reports. In Nantes, the heavy-goods industries are operating at record levels.
 NOTE: The secret document also confirms the reports of growing un- rest among the French populace and fury at Vichy, which is being blamed for the Nazi footing of supplies which the French themselves can't even buy with ration cards.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-06
HOROSCOPE "The stdrs incline
 bWt do not compel"
TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER g

| 1UESDAY, SEPIEM6ER
 Mingled good and i'll are fore shadowed for today which may bring sensational war news. It is day to watch and wait.
 HEART AND HOME: Women are well directed while this configura- tion prevails They should confine themselves to routine duties and interests. It is an unpropitious date for starting anything. Change will be apparent in the atmosphere; all should put their houses in order so that they may be ready for im- portant public service. This is not date for seeking positions of any sort, out amusements and hospitali- ties should be successful.
 BUSINESS AFFAIRS: Labor re- lations in war industries will be more harmonious than in the sum- mer Manufacturers will prove their ability to perform miracles in pro- duction of ships and airplanes. Se- cret opposition to Government poll cies and criticism of capitalists will prove troublesome in the future. This is a date fortunate for pub licity. Advertisers are to adopt dar- ing methods. The press and radio will profit through mercantile en- terprises, but political discussions should be curbed. While there may be no Government censorship, pa triotic motives will cause suppress sion of news interesting to the enemy.
 NATIONAL ISSUES: Astrologers emphasize the statement that our future independence is closely bound to the future independence of all our sister republics. South American allegiance, which has been anchored by trade with Flu rope, will be largely transferred to us before many weeks have passed, although fifth column agencies have gained many supporters Un- der Cancer, the sign of universal motherhood, are the United States, Canada and Argentina with Peru on the Cancer-Leo cusp. This is read as most encouraging.
 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS While the British Empire is sorely pressed from all points of the com pass Gandhi is preparing a coup for the early part of 1922 Starting quietly within few months there may be growing benefit for h. dia's millions and real aid for the democracies. Peace and security will be taught as yearly millions fight against Nazi Tyranny. There are signs that Hitler's power has reached its greatest height.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of suc- cess and advancement Men in the public service will benefit.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be emotional and impul- sive. but rarely talented Success is foretold if they are wisely educat- ed and carefully trained.
 Copyright, 194D
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-06

heaviest percentages of illiteracy. In Louisiana, AS per cent of the whites and 23.7 of the Negroes were rejected in this score. In Georgia and Florida, the percentage was only slightly less. Other States of high illiteracy are Virginia, Mississippi and North Carolina.
 Partly to offer the benefits of education, partly to increase the number of men fit for military service, WPA is setting up a project to teach reading end writing to the rejectees.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-06
Daily Lessons in English v. v l. GORDON

WORDS OFTEN MSUSED Do not Where have the children gone this evenng?' Omit TO
 MISPRONOUNCED Piachio Pronounce ps-ta-o poth Is in U, as n second syllable
 MISSPELLED Laboratory not abratory
 Indifference detachment aoofness
 three It Is yours Let us word each day Todays word serenest of silent and the mind enjoys its most composure'-Dr.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-06
20 YEARS AGO fME TIT EMPIRE
SEPTEMBER 8, 1921

SEPTEMBER 8. E. member of the 
 were President Allen Shack was authorized to appoint committee of three to work details The cruiser Codea D, explained by Trevor Davis arrived Ill Juneau a party o California people Ladies' Altar Society the next day the Faih to be M. Cary reported in the flooding in to claim the gold.
 Weather: High, GA; low
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-06
SATKO ARK FLOATED

The Ark of Juneau, in which the Paul Satko family of Eagle River came to Juneau several years ago, much against the wishes of the marine inspectors, is again afloat. The Satko boat foundered and sank to the bottom recently at Amlaga Landing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-06

Koyukuk, who are on leave.
 Other teachers are com n g through on the Mount Mckinley and the Yukon, and number of students are also travelling to schools
 Southbound on the Columbia are MT. and Mrs. Clarence RuSch and going to the school at Diomede.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-06
pa|n1erno
 sBombed

ROME, Sept. 8.-WaveS of Brit ish planes bombed Palmerno last night killing at least l6 civilians and injuring 25.
 The Italian High Command says only minor property, damage was done by the raiders.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-06
VlUUEkN CiluU[II[ ROBERTA LEE

O. friend who is seated few rows s all right to call out to him?
 No attention, down the aisle and speak him
 good taste to apply rouge and powder In public? things be attended to in p1Vae should the spoon be laid? Upon the bowl or fruit dish plate underneath
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-06
NO RAIL STRIKE

The overwhelming strike vote of the railroad workers came as no sur prise to President Roosevelt.
 A week before the count was an- nounced he was tipped off about it
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-06
1 HAPPY BIRTHDAY

SEPTEMBER 8
 Mary Tubbs
 J. B. Burford, Jr. Mrs. R. H. Williams Joseph J. Stocker Clayton Evanson Mrs. R. D. Strickland Agnes T. Sayre
 Henry T. Fuller Capt. George Baggen
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-06

The Daily Alaska Empire has th largest paid circ,-ati0n of any A, aska newspaper.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-06
Washington Merry
 Go-Round

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