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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-14

(UndateO - Two major strikes continued to hamper the national defense program today and govern ment agencies pressed their efforts to end them.
 The national defense mediation board asked striking machinistS to resume work at the Caldwell, N. J., propeller plant of the Curtiss- Wright Corporation while Secretary of Navy Frank Knox sought means of terminating the strike tying up Nthe Federal Shipbuilding and Dry dock Company which has suspended work on $493 100000 worth of naval and merchant ships.
 A strike threat in the telephone industry which might hamper com- munications of defense industries and army cantoriments, loomed.
 Mediation board officials tele- graphed their appeal both to the AFL Machinists Union and the Cur tiss Corporation shortly after Labor Secretary Frances Perkins referred the five day strike to the board.
 Efforts were being made to avert government seizure of the Kearny shipyards. Knox and other officials confer again today with L. H Korndorff, president of the com. pany.
 Governor Charles Edison of New Jersey has asked federal authorities to reject both union and company proposals for government operation He announced a three-man boarc had been appointed to begin nego- tiations if the states mediation offel is accepted.
 New England Plants
 Boston, Aug. IA - (U.P.) - The National Labor Relations Board was asked today to conduct a consent election at one of four affected New England plants as stoppages involy. ing between 2930 and 4930 workers slowed production of national de- fenSe orders.
 The petition filed with the NLRB's regional office was made by management of the Arlington Mills at Lawrence where a strike of up- wards of 200 workers in the cardine and wool washing departments has caused idleness of between 2000 anc 4000 workers in other departments.
 Though production was further crippled when an unestimated mum. Der of weayers joined picket lines al the plant gates, management spokesman said the mill still wa! operating. The spokesman said tht plant was getting short of wool.
 The strikers, members of thu Federation Of Woolen and Worstec Workers (AFL), demanded highe, wages and a decrease in the worl load. Organizers for the textil workers Union of America (CIO said they were interested in pro tecting" their membership in tn mill and admitted some of thei members were not at work.
 Curtiss- Wright Mess
 Caldwell, N. J., Aug. 14-CUP)- The strike at the Curtiss- -Wrigt Propeller plant here appeared tc day to be about over.
 The strikers, apparently, wer needing the plea of Sidney Hill man, co-director of the OPM, resume production of propellers fo war planes pending action by tn National Defense Mediation Boarc
 Tickets were withdrawn an, groups of workers drove to worl in automobiles bearing signs whicl head, If you are an American, fol low me-"
 Company officials said that 25
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-14
CITY OFFICIALS
 FACING QUANDARY
Need of More Room in Mu= nicipal Building empha=
 sized by Changes

Transfer of the duties of regis trar of vital statistics from the town clerk to the health officer has made more necessary than ever a reloca- ton of city hall offices but city officials, faced with a shortage of office and vault space, are in a quandary.
 The city charter revision approved by the legislature transferred the bureau of vital statistics, including birth and death records, from the jurisdiction of Town Clerk Mary C.. Kilmartin to that of Health Officer Dr. Edward J. Godfrey. The health department, however, has no vault for sefekeeping the records, as re- quired by law, and has been obliged to keep the records for the time be- ing in the town clerks vault.
 The health department offices are on the top floor of the city hall, inconvenienSly located for the many entering the city hall to file vital statistics, and presumably they will have to be moved to the first floor. On the first floor, there is already such a shortage of room for the tax collectors staff that offices are scattered about the building.
 Removal of the welfare depart ment offices from the city hall to the former Welton school several months ago made some room avail able, but much- of it was taken when an office was provided for Director of Purchases Martin J. Sweeney and his staff, who form erly used an ante-room of the mayors office.
 . An office is still lacking for Bud- get Director Thorvald E. Olsen and his staff, who now have only q corner of the controllers office.
 pr. Godfrey expressed the hope today that an office and vault for his staff would be found "as soon as possible" so that his department can take over full control of vital sta- tistics. as required by the new charter provisions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-14
Eloquent Appeal Won First Stay
 But Not Second

A fiOrid- faced man showing every symptom of just having emerged from an extended conference with a liquor bottle appeared in municipal court yesterday. On the stand he de- livered himself of an eloquent appeal, promising to abstain from alcohol in any shape, size or quantity for the remainder of the year. Moved by the mans earnest utterances, Judge T. E. Conway granted him a nOlle. Today he was back again.
 Only this time, it appeared, the glib-tongued imbiber had run out of excuses. He confined himself to a statement that, Il had only one or two drinks, Judge, and it got me-" Deciding that there was no alternative but to remove the man far from the bIandishments of the tempter rum, Judge Conway sentenced him to 30 days in the New Haven county jail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-14
MILL PLAIN CORPS
 GATHERING HONORS

The Mill Plain Fife. Drum and Bugle Corps, crowned with the laurels 1t won at the recent state- wide competition in MerIden, will travel to Worcester next month to participate in the veterans annual convention there. The local corps has also received an invitation to take part in an open competition in Massachusetts this Sunday.
 Tn the Connecticut competition, the Mill Plain Corps carried off first prize for playing, lacking only three points of a perfect score, and also was awarded first place in drilling. Drum Major Walter Katz won first prize in baton -twirllng to complete the days triumph.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-14
Local Man Fails h Attempt To
 Take OlDr Life

Hr
 Ansonia, Conn.,, Aug. 14.- (UP)--Howard Finkle, 34, Wa terbury, jumped 75 feet from a bridge into the H0usatOnic river In an effort to commit sui- eide last night.
 He was unhurt and swam ashore.
 FinkIe then climbed up the hank, went dripping wet on the bridge again, and prepared to leap 8 second time.
 Police intervened and placed him In a cell They said he was Respondent because Of'a sepa- ration from his wife.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-14
Promotions Slated
 h Fire Department

Four promotions and five new appointments affecting the fire departments were slated to be voted by the board of fire com missiOners at 8 meeting at 5 o'clock this afternoon.
 Reliable sources said that Lieut.. Hugh A. Cunningham and Lieut.. Walter A. Lanouse were due to be promoted to the rank of captain, while Private William J. Kinney and Private James F. O'DOnnell were due to be advanced to the rank of lieutenant.
 A scramble for the five new places as private was underway on the part of whole host of candidates. Two of them will replace the privates advanced to lieutenancies, while the other
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-14
TESTIMONIAL FOR
 MICHAEL PHELAN

Michael Phelan, of Waterville, who recently forsook the bachelor ranks, was presented a purse at a testimonial dinner Sunday at Fran cis Burns restaurant, Waterville.
 Among those attending were: E. Martin, Harold Dunn, Peter Cor rigan, Zip" Beebe, Vim Kielty, James Maxwell, Roy Childs, Louis Daddona, Pete Dalton, George Null ligan, Edward Waters, J. Collins, Pete Dalton, George Mulligan, Ed ward Waters, J. Collins, Peter Null hall, Al Paradis, F. Miller, Robbie Cousin" Burns, George Baker, Earl Erickson, Joseph Calvin Bob My CTS, John Sonier, J. Demoid, Bill Lapman, George Blinn, Francis Burns, Joseph Benoit, William Dill lon, George Grenier, Thomas Cliff ford, Randall Mccarthy, Jerry Mo- Carthy, Larry McArdle, George Lau- ria, Dan Burns, Bunny O'Rourke, Bill and H. Emmons, Dennis and Michael Phelan, N. Kearney, Louis Tucker and Herb Began.
 
 One manufacturers dealers have sold over l1,O00,O00 used cars in the nacf seven yaarc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-14
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three will fill existing vacancies.
 Lieut.. Cunningham was ap- pointed to the fire department in 1913 and has held his present rank since 1921. He is on duty with Engine l.
 Lieut.. Lanoue was appointed to the permanent force in 1910 and has held the rank of lieutenant since 1920. He is on duty with Engine 8.
 Private Kinney, attached to Engine :, represented the depart ment recently at defense train ing school conducted by the Off, flee of Civilian Defense in Mary land. He has been a member of the department since 1920.
 Private O'DonnelI, driver of Engine 10, has been a member of the department since 1918.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-14

hearings would be held at the earliest possible date the boards crowded schedule will permit" and that any wage adjustments agreed upon will be made retroactive to the day work was resumed.
 Defense officials have blamed ia shortage of propellors for lagS in warplane productino, and were anxious to avoid the additional dis ruption that would be caused by. 8 prolonged work stoppage at tie plant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-14
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-14
SMALL ARMY UNIT

A section is the second smallest war-strength unit In the United States Army. Consisting of 20 to 2S men, it is commanded by q sargeant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-14
BIG BUNCH

One bunch of bananas, grown in Ecuador, contained 10 hands of the elongated fruit, weighed 841a pounds and stood 38 inches high.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-14
ORANGE TREES RESIST
 VITAMINS

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-14

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-14

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-03
MRS. ROMBERG CONTAMINATED

Combining bridal shower with their regular sewing meeting, Mrs. James Barragar of Juneau and Mrs. L. A. Johnson of Douglas were the hostesses to their Sewing Club and number of additional guests last night in honor of Mrs. Joseph | Romberg, nee-Miss Marie Fox, whose wedding was a recent chan nel event.
 The affair was held at the Bar ragar home with several contests arranged for pastime, winners of which were Mrs. Orrin Edwards. Mrs. Stanley Rekosh, Mrs. Romberg and Marilyn Jackson, Mrs. Rom berg was also presented with many fine gifts. ag Refreshments were served from a table centered with white daisies and pastel tapers around which was grouped miniature bridal party. m %
 These present in addition to the honoree and the hostesses were Mesdames Fred Barragar, Stanley Rekosh, Malcolm Morrison, Robert Bonner, Clarence Walters, Orrin Edwards; Misses Etolin Coulter, Marilyn and Tulah Jackson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-03
Woman Rifle
 Teams Shoot
 Meet Tonight
Squads of Feminine Trig. ger Squeezers Desuib-
 ed as Fair Shots

One of the first, if not the first women's rifle match of it's sort ever held in Alaska will take place this evening on the rifle range in the basement of the Alaska Meat Com pany, it was announced today.
 The meet will see a team repre- senting the Business and Profes- sional Women's Club, trained by Jay Williams, well known Admiralty Island guide, shooting it out against team composed of Mrs. Henry Harmon, Mrs. Howard Button. and the Misses June Anderson. Ada Mangsol, and Bunny Hansen. who have been coached by J. w. Leivers and Ralph Merrill.
 Jokingly known in rifle circles as Williams Women and Leivers Lad ies, the. two teams will shoot .22 calibre rifles at range of 50 feet. They will shoot four positions prone, sitting, kneeling and stand ing.
 The match is being held under the sponsorship of the Juneau Rifle and Pistol Club.
 Members of the Business and Pro- fessional Women's Club rifle team are Anita Garnick, Peggy Waldman, Betty Goodman Lila Sinclair, Dor othy Rolf, Lane Rolf, Demaris Davis and Alice Smith.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-03
DOUGLAS.
 NEWS
TOM HALL IS ELECTED
 W. M. DOUGLAS MASONS


 The annual election of officers for the year 1922 took place in Gastineau Lodge No. 124, F. & A. M at the regular meeting held here last evening with the result that Thomas E. Hall of Juneau, promin- ent member of the Order, was chosen to guide the destinies of his Lodge during the coming year
 Other officers were elected as follows:
 Senior Warden, James Hopgood Junior Warden, Glen Kirkham Treasurer, F. A. J. Gallwas; Secre- tary, Sam Devon; Senior Deacon Wm. P Johnson; Junior Deacon Albert E. Goetz; Senior Steward Henry Langfeldt; Junior Steward George Edward Bach; Chaplain, J R. Guerin; Tyler. John Mills; Mar shal, Alex Gair; Organist, Ernst Oberg
 Installation of the newly-elect i' of the new year. January 9th, anc will probably be held jointly witt that of the Eastern Star Lodge.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-03
PHILLIPS ARRIVES FOR UNEMPLOYMENT
 MEET

Delayed by bad flying weather for the past week, Harry Phillips, Fairbanks businessman and recent ly appointed chairman of the Ter ritorial Unemployment Compensa- tion Commission, arrived here to- day and supplied the second hail of a quorum of the board needed to conduct business at an annual session scheduled to get under way a week ago.
 Whether Phillips and Mrs. Mil- dred Hermann, Juneau member of inc commission. would sit down for a formal meeting of the commis- sion this afternoon was not known at time of going to press, Follow ing a luncheon at the Baranof Ho- tel with E. l.. Bartlett, Secretary of Alaska, the two commissioners visited the commission offices in the Little Territorial Building, then hiked up to the Federal Building, where it was understood they would attempt to secure office space to hold their meeting.
 No meeting was called to order while Phillips and Mrs. Hermann were in the commission offices, ac- cording to Walter Sharpe, Direct or of Unemployment Compensation work. Sharpe said he believed the commissioners would decide this afternoon just where, when and how they would hold their sessions, then probably get under way to- morrow morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-03
ALASKA COASTAL AIRLINES PLANES
 MAKE THREE HOPS

Three Alaska Coastal Airlines flights were made today to Sitka and other island points, Pilots Alex Holden, Dean Goodwin and Shell Simmons each taking a plane out.
 Simmons stopped at Yakobi Island en route to Hirst, delivering George Gates and mail to the island. Pas sengers to Hirst were C. M. Burdick, A. Collins, R. c. Miller and L. Tomisto. Simmons returned with Carl Duffy, Ed Reeves and Joe Lantz.
 Holden went to Sitka with Irma Parr, R. c. Bagley, J. H. Gobbin and 300 pounds of x-ray equipment. Returning passengers were Kenneth Forsman, William Elsner and Bar bara Bilbo. Goodwin went to Sitka with Louie Spartanopopolis and Nick Athenastasia.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-03
EIGHT BILLION MORE
 SET UP FOR WAR AID

WASHINGTON, Dec 3-An ad- ditional $8,243 100000 appropriation almost entirely for defense but in- cluding Lend-Lease funds for a vast increase in the production of tanks and guns for the British and Russian forces was approved by the House Appropria tions Committee today.
 The huge new outlay will bring the total cash contract authorize tions provided for defense since July l. l940, to the staggering sum Of $67 ,99O, 100000
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-03
STEVENSON TOTALS 602
 ON ALLEYS
Frank MettaIf Places Sel- ond in Scoring in EIks'
 Classic $40 Ledque

Roger Stevenson of the Bud weiser trio in the Elks Classic $40 League bowled 200- -227-635 on the lodge drives last night to lead scorers in the Tuesday evening matches.
 Frank Metcalf of the Olympia team didn't do too badly, either, chalking up COP, although his team lost to the Blue Ribbons, l633-1596.
 The Golden Age defeated Schlitz l6O6-l514.
 Other scores were Golden Age 1906, Schlitz 15l4; Budweiser 1886 Rheinlander 1449; Rainiers l460 Hamms 1884.
 Individual scoring last night fol- lows.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-03
lA4 WiIIAssis
 Miners With Party

Appointment of a committee to assist the miners with the Christ mas tree party they are planning was the main business of the eve- ming at a meeting of the Juneau Ladies Auxiliary No. 34 held last night in the home of Mrs. E. Sten- der. The party will be given for children in the Union Hall just before Christmas.
 Following the business session, the evening was spent socially, and a luncheon served.
 The next meeting of the organi- zation will be held in the Union Hall on January 13 at o'clock in the evening.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-03
P. T. A. MEETING TONIGHT

At 8 o'clock tonight, in the Doug las school assembly room regular meeting of Douglas Parent Teacher Association for the present month will be held.
 Program for the meeting will in- clude showing of colored slides by Trevor Davis, proprietor of the Snap Shoppe in Juneau, and piano selection by Miss Kathleen Carlson.
 Refreshments will be served by the Sophomore girls Everyone is invited to attend.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-03
Odd Fellows Hold
 Dinner, Initiation

About hundred Odd Fellows and their ladies attended &he dinner given by the Silver Bow Lodge No. A last night in the I. o. O. F. Hall. The dinner complimented a class of candidates, and was follow ed by the initiation of these can didateS.
 The initiation was conducted by special degree team composed of Past Brands of the lodge.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-03
away again. The Ladies Auxli- ,iary will serve refreshments.
FRESHMEN WIN PRACTICE
 GAME AGAINST EAGLES

Freshman basketeers of Douglas high school displayed their dex- terity at basket shooting by running up a 51 to B score against the Eagles team on practice game in the school gym last night.
 Comprising the FOE. quint were Howard Hayes, Gerald Cashen, Lloyd Guerin, Tauno Niemi and Hjalmer Savikko. Lines up against them were Ralph Kibby, Robert Savikko, Rudy Krsul, Billy Devon and John Asp. Sammy Nelson ref erred.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-03
Junior Guild Will
 EIett at Next Meet

Election of officers will be the main business of the next meet ing of the Junior Trinity Guild it was decided by members last night when they held their regular business meeting. The group met in the home of Mrs Helen Cass, and Mrs. J. c. Ryan was CO., hostess
 The next meeting of the group will be held the first Tuesday of January in the home of Mrs. w. M. Whitehead.