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Evening star., 1941-03-16
Traffic Arrests for Month of February

Speed ,104
Oisobeying official sign---- 813
Parked overtime ------- 63l
Parked less than so feet from
the intersection and less than
20 feet from the building line 536
Parked from to p.m.- 532
Parked abreast t 341
Warrants 306
No parking at any time 305
Parked to 8 a.m.- 303
Passing stop sign --- 236
Parked to $50 am.---- 235
Passing red light -- 200
No stopping or standing, to
SPIN. 1T
Parked within 25 feet of stop
sign -- ---- 1854
Parked at bus stop--- 153
No D. c. permit ----- 149
Dead tags lat
Obstructing entrance -- 1873
Failing to give right of way to
vehicle 131
Parked in loading zone 1913
Violating pedestrian control
regulation 121
Parked more than six inches
from curb 121
Operating unapproved auto 120
Driving on wrong side of street 113
Failing to give hand signal 104
Obstructing alley - 90
Parked m. to pm. IS
Disobeying arrow signal device 81
Failing to exhibit registration
card -- - II
Failing to keep to right ---- 73
Parked within 10 feet of fire hy-
Parked on hack stand 68
Parked on public space--- So
ObStructing croSswalk IS
Failing to exhibit permit IS
Truck parked in front Of private
residence 65
Parked in oficial space 81
Turning from wrong lane 81
Obstructing driveway --- So
Parked overtime in Commute
meter zone So
Parked more than l8 hours 81
Driving while drunk 81
Failing to change address on
permit -------- - 48
Parked with left wheel to curb 43
Parked in restricted zone AZ
Unattended motor -.-- 40
Violating one-way street. 80
Improper headlights - - 80
Failing to keep in proper lane 80
Disobeying officers signal 81
Parked overtime in Commute
meter zone 81
Failing to give full attention to
operation So
Parked 2 to $3.50 a.m.-- 81
Failing to report for inspection 81
Parked In school zone 80
Evening star., 1941-03-16
Civic Problems, CivicBodies
Pond.Stam Tax Plan Draws Praise;
Courts Merger Seen Helpful
By Jesse C. SUTER.

Monday last most discouragng the organized
civic forces of the District of Columbia and probably
residents and
out do not join the organized civic groups the
ct day. OF the session. in the House Representatives and the
tax to make it equitable added the
House so completely nued the purpose of the bill that 1t was
recommted motion of the chairman of the subcommittee
attitude of majority of the
distinctly antagonstic District.
To offset the blue in House
Fiscal Affairs Subcommittee of the
lct OF Columbia Thursday unanimously
OVeron bill to provide formula determining
annual Federal District expenses formula
hxes the Federal share the
paon the percentage relation which
owned and used by the United States Columbia
bears to the total of land subject taxation
OF the action of its subcommittee by the District
passage by the Senate expected Citizens
will also the House
Nearby Maryland and Virginia schools feeling
increased burden by of the large population due
to of the Federal establishment District
have ovowed the adjacent
be provided for the children School
cannot the load without Federal aid.
The load of the District schools
unless Congress existing compelled
to continue spending educate
nonresident children.
Traffic Subcommittee
declined to the the District
be permitted to install additional parking chairman
the
certain unnamed streets downtown.
Evening star., 1941-03-16
12Groups
Will Meet
This Week
PetwOrth to Hear
Selective Service
Talk Tuesday

William E. Spicer. chairman of
local Draft Board No. 5, will speak
on selective service before the Pet
worth Citizens Association Tuesday
night in the Petworth Branch Pub
lie Library, it was announced by
Secretary Raymond E. Gable. This
Evening star., 1941-03-16
Lancer to Be Speaker

Senator Langer, Republican, CT
North Dakota will speak at the an
nual birthday anniversary party of
the I'd Division of the American Le-
gion at 8 pm. Tuesday at the New
Colonial Hotel.
Evening star., 1941-03-16

ment organization, and president of
the Civil Service Recreation Asso-
citation. He is tall and slender, with
a humorous twinkle in his eye. and
lives at 234o Massachusetts avenue
Sc. with his wife and three boys.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-06-27
town spent the past weekend in the
home of Mrs. Edgar D. Fletcher.
by Mat

town spent the past weekend in the
home of Mrs. Edgar D. Fletcher.
Rev. w. K. Haddock has returned
home, after spending two weeks in
Lynchburg, Va.
Mrs. David C.. Vessels and daugh-
ter, Miss Nancy r. Vessels spent
several days this week in Portsmouth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Lambert and
son, David, spent the weekend in
Willards, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Landon Bassett Der
by of Buenos Aires, Argentina, South
America, announce the birth of son,
James Landon, on Saturday, June
21st. Mr.. Derby is the son of Mrs.
Charles U. Ayres, of Accomac, Va,
and the late Landon Perry Derby.
Mr.. James Fl. Young, Jr., Of Camp
Meade, Md, spent the weekend at his
home here.
Mrs. B. H. Coley and son, Bobby,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-06-27

of the country. The result was that
the 18th Amendment was ratified by
forty-six States out Of the forty
eight and thus the Amendment was
added to the Constitution Of the Uni
ted States.
After the election Of 1889, move
ment was started in Snow Hill by a
Syndicate to establish new weekly
paper in that town. In this move
ment we saw a good chance to dis
pose of our paper to an advantage.
We accepted the offer of the Snow
Hill Syndicate. The plant was moved
to Snow Hill and a paper under a
new name was launched in that town
under the management Of two promi-
nent county attorneys.
To be continued
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-06-27
JUSTICE is FAST IN
QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY

Justice works fast in Queen Anne's
county. Last Monday, State Officer
John C. Peroutka arrested a negro
at 9 a. M, who failed to have Ii
cense. Nine minutes after the ar
rest, the negro had been tried, con-
victed and securely locked in Jail.
The whole incident took place with
in the radius of one city block. Emer-
son White, negro from Starr was
stopped at the traffic light in Gen.
treville at A. M. Upon checking,
Officer Peroutka discovered that he
was driving without a license. Magis-
trate Melvin H. Robinson who hap
pened to be on hand, took the man
to the Magistrates office, tried and
convicted him and he was put in jail
at 9:O7 a. m.
This should help prove the great
efficiency of our justice department
in Queen Anne's county.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-06-27
Acconac News

Mr.. Drummond Watson, of Will
mington, Del, spent the past week
end with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Fosque Watson.
Mr.. J. Revel Nelson left Tuesday
for his work in King William Court
House, after spending several days
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
uel S. Nelson.
Mr.. and Mrs. John D. Grant, Jr.,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson 8. Grant, Miss
Elizabeth d. Grant and Miss Mildred
S. Grant and Mr.. Marshall Grant
spent last Friday in Eastville with
Mr.. John D. Grants mother, Mrs. En-
ma F. Selby, who celebrated her Goth
birthday in the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. J. p. Widgeon and Mr.. Wild
geon.
Miss Betty Boggs of Bristol, Tenn
Va. is spending some time in the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. William M. Gose.
Miss Thelma Marshall has returned
from a visit with relatives in Hall
wood.
Mrs. George Colona returned Sun
day, after spending two weeks with
relatives in Wilmington, Del.
i Mr.. William Perry, of Tenafly, N.
J., and Miss Hortense E. Kelley, OF
New Church spent the past weekend
with their aunt, Mrs. Thomas W.
Twyford.
}, Mr.. Marshall Grant, Mr.. J. Revel
Nelson, Miss Mildred s. Grant and
Miss Elizabeth D. Grant spent Sun
day and Monday of this week on 9
sightseeing motor trip through the
State of New York.
, Mrs. Walter J. Parks and daugh'
, ter, Norma Taylor Parks returned
= home Sunday, after spending weel
: in Cape Charles with Mrs. Parks
t parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Tay
3 lor.
Rev. and Mrs. George Wesley Jones
e have returned to their home in Farm
: vile, after spending several days will
v her sister, Miss Tibbie Grant. Mis-
: Grant accompanied them to Farmvill
n for a visit of several weeks.
: Mr.. and Mrs. III. M. Arnold, Jr
: of Franktown, spent the week-en
k with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas
n l.. Parks.
; Miss Rhoda Lambert is spending
l. this week with relatives in Willards
: Md.
i Mr.. Charles U. Ayres, Jr., of New
o port News spent the past week-en
e at his home here.
% Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Fletcher an
Le son, Mr.. Hunter Fletcher of York
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-06-27

of South Hill, Va, are spending some
time in the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
J. Coley.
Mr.. Upshur Mason was in Williams
burg on business this week.
Jeanne and Kenneth Lambert left
Sunday to spend the summer months
with relatives in Willards, Md.
Miss Agnes Martin of Pastoria,
spent the weekend with Miss JAG
quelyn o. Lilliston.
Mrs. Alfred ]. Lilliston has return
ed home, after spending three weeks
in Philadelphia with her brother and
sister-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Oakley.
Mrs. Preston S. Russell, Jr., of
the u. S. Navy, Norfolk, spent Sun
day with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
P. Stewart Russell.
Mrs. Margaret B. SteinmetZ and
Mrs. 3. Drummond Ayres and chill
dren, Ann Byrd and B. DrummOnd,
Jr., are spending several weeks in
Ocean City, Nd.
Mr.. and Mrs. James r. V. Daniel
left Monday for their home in Rich
mond, after spending several weeks
with Mrs. Daniels mother, Mrs. j.
H. Ayres. Master Jimmy Daniel re-
manned here to spend the summer
with his grandmother.
Miss Rose Marie Smith, of Balti-
more, Md, is spending some time
with her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George w. Curtis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Bedwell, of
Wilmington, Del, spent the weekend
with her mother, Mrs. George Colona
and Mr.. CoIona.
Miss Elizabeth Ayres returned
home Tuesday, after spending several
weeks in New York and New Hamp-
shire.
General and Mrs. Beverly F.
Browne and Mrs. I. w. Williams OF
Front Royal and Mrs. Grafton, of
Connecticut left Tuesday for Front
Royal, after spending several days at
"Bowman's Folly"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-26
RED GROSS
 WAR CHEST
 DRIVE MON.
Juneau Chapter to Raise S6500 for National War
 Emergency Needs

A drive for Juneau'S contribu- tion to the first war chest drive of the American Red Cross since this country's entrance into World War II will start Monday, it was announced today.
 A distinct campaign from the annual roll call of the Red Cross held recently, the war chest drive aims at. a goal of $6.500 to be raised by the Juneau chapter as it's portion of the $50,000000 war chest fund urged recently by President Roosevelt as the Red Cross national goal.
 Under Capt. John Newmarket Red Cross chief of the Juneau Chapter, committee here is headed by Stanley Jackson and in- cludes B. F. Heintlezman, John Beck, J. F. Mullen, Allen Shattuck w. A. Rasmu ussen, John w Jones, Dr. W. M Whitehead Charles w. Garter, A. Van Mavern M. H. Sides, Chris Jennings, Ro- bert J. Schoetler, J. w. McDaniel Harold c. Aase.
 The territory covered by the Ju- neau chapter includes 10 communi ties, including Juneau, Petersburg and Skagway, but not Sitka.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-26
GAME COMMISSION MEMBERS GETTING
 SET FOR SESSION
Banning of Sport Hunting for Duration of War
 Being Considered

Game commissioners of Alaska are gathering in Juneau these days to decend in body on Washington, D. C., for the annual meeting of the Alaska Game Commission, scheduled to get under way January II. It is the first time a meeting of the commission has been held outside of the territory
 Tn Juneau today was John Haj- dukovich, of Tanacross. Expected to arrive within the next few days is Andy Simons, of Lakeview, on the Kenai Penisnula. Earl Dinner, of Petersburg, chairman of the commission, may come here and meet the other members, or may join them at Ketchikan on their way south. Frank Dufresne, eXecu- tive officer of the commission, ex- poets to leave here sometime the end of this week, he stated.
 Speaking of the Washington meeting, Dufresne said today that there is a strong feeling that hunting purely for sport should not be indulged in during the present war situation"
 Game animals may be needed for food purposes and should not be wasted >Dufresne declared.
 It was intimated several weeks ago that a re-vamping of the AL aska game laws, so far as they apply to granting of resident hunt ing licenses to service men, will probably be considered at the Washington session.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-26

chorage. Trial of this case was continued from time to time .o give the contractors an opportun- ity to eet in touch with their of fees outside. The Secretary of War and Attorney General of the Unit ed States were appealed to with the result that the contractors were directed to furnish the tax collectors with a list of their en- ployees and to assist in the col lection of the tax and abstain from claiming same to be illegal.
 That settled the question with the Army contractors but not with those of the Navy at Sitka, Kodiak and Dutch Harbor. At these places also, it was claimed the tax could not be collected. Rather than bring an action against them Roden wrote to Capt. w. J. Thomas, of the Bremerton Navy Yard, in charge of Alaska operations. Capt. Thomas requested the Attorney General to abstain from taking any legal action until he had an opportunity to submit the question to the Attorney General of the United States Roden consented to this.
 On Christmas Eve
 On December "A Roden received a copy of communication in which the officer in charge of the naval air stations directs the con- tractors at Sitka, Kodiak and Dutch Harbor to comply with the Alaska school tax laws, to furnish list Of their employees to the collectors, to advise their men to pay the tax and to retain same out of their wages if they fail to do so.
 This, Roden hopes, is the last chapter in the history of the school tax collection in the Territory.
 Probably several thousand men have escaped payment of this tax during the present year due to the stubborn refusal of the con- tractors to give little assistance to the collectors ROden said to- day. "The law requires that an employer furnish the collector a list of his employees and to re- tain out of their wages the amount of the tax The contractors refused point blank to do so-hence the loss"
 Roden states that he will en- deavor to retrieve some of the loss es by suing the contractors for the amounts they should have held out of their mems wages.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-26
MURDER OVER NEW YORK IS PICTURE AT 10TH CENTURY
Sidney ToIer as Charlie Chan" Nips Sdboieurs
 in Latest Film

Here's the picture Charlie Chan fans have been waiting for-the case of the stratosphere bomber It's the latest mystery hit from goth Century Fox, Murder Over New York" and comes tonight to the 20th Century Theatre, with Sidney Toler again portraying the famed oriental sleuth.
 Charlie battles death - dealing spies high in the skies over Amer icas greatest city in Murder Over New York" and in one of the screens most unusual climaxes, Chan solves a diabolical plot to sabotage a stratosphere bomber
 Called by previewers the strong est of the Chan pictures, "Mdr- der Over New York is said to give Toler not only his ablest support ing cast but the best story he's ever had Among the prominent players in the cast of the picture are Marjorie Weaver. Robert Low cry and Ricardo Cortez.
 Murder Over New York" de- picts the adventures that befall Chan in New York when he comes to attend police convention. En- route he meets an old friend from Scotland Yard who enlists Char lies help in attempting to locate notorious saboteur, but before Chan can aid, the Englishman is murdered
 Sensing the implications of the case, Chan bends all his efforts toward a quick solution. He mar rows down the list of suspects, and is about to make his solution when sudden attack destroys his evi- dence. Undaunted, Charlie contn- ues his pursuit of the criminal mastermind.
 The thrilling climax of the pie ture takes place in plane high over New York. It develops into a battle of wills, with but six seconds separating Charlie from death and more suspcnsive job has never been turned out by the mys- tery masters of Hollywood.
 Also Tex Ritter in "The Cowboy from Shutdown" will be the second feature.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-26
AIR BASE
 SCHOOL I5 CLOSED

The new Territorial school at the Kodiak Naval Air Base has been closed after only three months of service, it was announced this morn ing by James Ryan, Territorial Commissioner of Education
 Closing of the school is in line with evacuation of women and chil- dren from the air base at Kodiak since start of the war, Ryan said. Three teachers were employed there and the enrolment of children had reached 115 at the time the institu- tion's doors were shut by navy order. James T. Braafladt, principle of the school, is going into the navy.
 The air base school was located eight miles from the city of Kodiak. Ryan said he has received no report on conditions at the Kodiak city school since outbreak of the war.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-26
CAPITOL THEATRE
 NOW X SHOWING
 THIEF OF BAGDAD'
June Duprez and John Jus lin in Dazzling Drama
 of Exotic East

By far one of the most colorful and exciting pictures ever to be made was unreeled last night at the Capitol Theatre, where Alex ander Korda presented at a bril- liant premiere, his new all-Techni- color production, "The Thief of Bagdad." This picture will run for the balance of this week.
 With Sabu, John Justin, June ouprez and Conrad Veidt in the leading roles, it tells a story right put of the Arabian Nights: the story of the young Prince of Bag lad who. with his friend and com panion, the little thief of Bagdad, seeks the hand of the Princess of Basra while opposed by his evil Grand Vizier. the Magician Jaffar, who desires the Princess and the throne for himself.
 The Thief of Bagdad' is ad- venturous, romantic spectacle at its best. The screen is literally dominated by the immense crowd scenes in dazzling Technicolor and the magic and miracles" in the picture leave one in breathless amazement. The Flying Horse, The Magic Carpet, The Dancing Dolls, The All-Seeing Eye and a Djinni who changes at will from titan 200 feet high into tiny being who can fit into bottle, are but few of the memorable feats accom- plished in this picture.
 Needless to say, "The Thief of Bagdad' utilizes new and revolu- tionary as well as secret technical methods in achieving the spectacu- lar sequences that, far from ever having been equaled, have never even been attempted before. In short, it brings the exciting, mystic essence of ancient Persia to the screen in all it's glory.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-26
FIRE

KODIAK, Alaska, Dec. 26 - The 63 foot halibut boat President, Jack McCord of Valdez, owner, together with $18,000 fur cargo, was totally destroyed by fire at the McCord Ranch dock at Sitkalidak Island.
 The fire was started when the engine backed fired. The vessel was pushed from the rock and then the charred hulk finally sank after the fire ragged for five hours.
 Bill Thorsen, engineer pilot. Ar thur Hawkinson, mate, and Joseph Rouse, assistant engineer, were aboard at the time of the start of the fire and escaped from the flames but lost all of their personal belongings.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-26
FIREMEN ARE HOSTS
 CHRISTMAS DAY PARTY

Friends of the Juneau Volunteer Fire Department, and their friends were legion, were guests of the fire boys at the Firemens' Club in the City Hall Christmas afternoon. The open house was held between the hours of and 5 o'clock in the afternoon and there was a steady gathering during that period. Chief V. w. Mulvihill and corps of assistants were responsible for the pleasurable affair.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-26
NAVAL BASE EMPLOYEES
 TO PAY TAX
Christmas Eve Ruling of U. 5. Atty. Gen. Means
 Much to Alaska

Santa Claus, in the person of the U. s. Attorney General, paid an early visit to the Territory of Alaska and left what may amount to several hundred thousand dol lars in the territorial stocking, t was learned today.
 The money will be derived from the $5 school tax. which was or dered collected from all employees at Navy air bases in communi- cation received here by Territorial Attorney General Henry Roden the day before Christmas. The ruling, which directs contractors at Sitka, Kodiak and Dutch Harbor to com ply with the Alaska school tax laws. writes an end to the fight waged by the Territory for sev- eral months to force collection of the tax from employees on mili- tary bases, Roden declared.
 During the past summer much difficulty was encountered by the school tax collectors at the Army and Navy bases. The contractors contended that they were Federal instrumentalities and as such were free from the payment of Terri torial taxes and that this covered their employees as well At certain bases the contractors and their legal advisers openly told their men not to pay the school tax.
 Army Bases First
 Roden commenced an action against the contractors at An
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-26
ROBERT BOWLING
 NEW MASON HEAD

Robert w. Bowling was elected Worshipful Master for the 1922 term when members of the Masonic Lodge met in the Scottish Rite Temple. Annual installation cere- monies will be held in January.
 Elected to serve with Bowling were Maurice J. Whittier, senior warden, and Ethan H. Nelson, jun for warden. Those reelected were Daniel Ross, treasurer, and J. w Leivers, secretary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-26
ELkS ARE PLANNING
 FOR HI LINK PARTY

Earle Hunter, Exalted Ruler, made arrangements for the refresh ments served on Christmas day at the Elks Club when that group held an informal gathering.
 The Elks club will entertain their ladies at the annual Hi Jinx party on New Years Eve. Arrangements for the occasion are under the di- rection of A. B. Hayes.
 BUY DEFENSE STAMPS
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-26
AUTOMOBILE OWNERS
 ATTENTION

The 1942 Automobile License Plates are now available and on sale at the Office of the City Clerk. The operation of motor vehicles not bearing 1942 license plates is prohibited after December 3l
 R. G. RICE, adv. City Clerk.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-26
Navy Reports
 Wake Island
 Holding 0ut
No Details Released But Headquarters Receives
 Word from Midway

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26. The Navy Department today said it's force of Marines still is holding out on Wake Island.
 The garrison on Midway Island was in communication with head quarters here yesterday but the Navy would not discuss the messages nor how the Marines are faring on the mid Pacific isles.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-26
CAMPERS GIVE DINNER PARTY

A family dinner party was given by MT. and Mrs. Charles w. Carter at their home on Christmas day for MT and Mrs. Don Skuse, George Skuse, MT. and Mrs. Charles Skuse, MT. and Mrs. Lester Linehan, Sarah and Charles Linehan, MT. and Mrs. Cliff Tisdale and MT. and Mrs. Claude Carnegie.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-26
THE WEATHER

By he U. Weather Bureau IL S. DEPARTMENT COMMERCE WEATHER BUREAU December 27-Sunrise sunset All pm FORECASTS FOR TONIGHT ONLY: showers south of Juneau anu snow frries little change in temperature to- night. showers Wlh low uret ton about 32 degrees
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-26
DIVORCE ASKED

Alice Stolpe Anderson has charged non-support in filing an action for divorce from Ralph Bar ton Anderson in Federal District Court here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-26
NOTICE

AIRMAIL ENVELOPES, showing air route from Seattle to Nome, on sale at J. B. Burford .N Co. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-26

BUY DEFENSE STAMPS