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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-02-09

assault against the Malay barrier and to take ad-
vantage of preoccupation in the Pacific. The
Germans probably figure that east coast de-
fenses-ships and planes-have been weakened to
recoup our losses in the Pacific but their successes
so far have not justified such assumption.
There certainly are not many German sub
marines operating off coasts. There probably
have never been many more than 20 to 30 in the
whole Atlantic at any time since the war
started. To maintain this number continuously at
sea at least triple that number in commission.
In addition, the Germans have sent some SUBJ
marines into the Mediterranean in recent months.
Allowing for increased and heavy submarine
losses since last OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES that probably
greater than Germanys capacity to replace them
1t seems probable that the Reich today has no
more than 100 to 100 submarines and perhaps only
half of these the cruising range for operations
off our coast.
The submarines that are off the coast probably
have ample fuel capacity to cruise in these waters
for weeks. In the World War the U-151 left Kiel
on April 10 1913 and reached American waters
about May Ia. On June 10, after three weeks and
two days in American waters, she started home and
locked at Kie after having been at for "a days.
a cruise of almost II 900 miles.
Modern submarines are capable of even more
protracted cruises.
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Pixies BUY HOUSE

W. J. Pike has purchased the
Frank ,Biddlecome- cottage and with
his family will transfer residence
there from the, Baroumes apart
ments where they have resided
since coming to Douglas last sum-
mer.
Formerly the property of Hans
Loken who bought it from Olaf
Swanson the, residence was sold by
Loken to Fred Endres, the latter
selling to Earl Osborne who trans
ferred to Biddlecome. The last
mentioned with his family is PLAN
ming to leave for the south at an
early date
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plimentary to Mrs Carl Lindstrom.
A series of games afforded past
time during the early part of the
evening with first prize going to
Miss Jenny johnson and consola-
ton to Mrs. Elroy Fleeke A num-
Der of attractive gifts were pre-
scented to the guest of honor.
Those present included Miss
Johnson, Mrs. George Fleek, Mrs.
Dale F1eek, Mrs. Elroy Fleek, Mrs
.Tauno ,Niemi. Mrs, Caesar Seben-
leo, Mrs. E.. c., McCormicks ]. Misses
Margaret Pearce and Mary Meek.
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LOOK and LEARN sy 6. GORDON

American literature that ideal
the American Indians?
g. What the largest of fresh water in the world?
applied animal that chews its cud?
S. what he known?
ANSWERS:
l. Washington Jefferson Lincoln
2. "Hiawatha,' by Longfelow.
3. Superior.
A. rs
5. The placing of Bibles IN
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first, second and third grades,
Douglas Public School, after about
ten years in the position, according
to announcement by the Douglas
School Board. Miss Kathleen Carl
son has been elected her successor.
Accompanied by her mother, Miss
Fraser plans to leave soon Tor a
visit and long rest south.
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MODERN ETIQUETTE BY ROBERTA LEE

When double and wife in good use?
wedding presents, with flowers to funeral with
high college graduates that
BOTH of also for formal visits
O. the proper eat fruit at the table?
A. it with the knife, or 1t
is juicy fruit hold the fork
O. right guest bridge it
al the other guests?
A
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DOUGLAS
NEWS
DIS. HUSKIES LEAVE +
EARLY ON TRIP


Very shortly after 6 a. m. yester-.
day, Douglas high school first string
hoopsters sailed as scheduled on
the Sea Parrot on their barnstorm-
ing trip to Wrangell and Petersburg
where they hope to get games. ELM
mated on the Channel as runner-up
for Champion of the S. E. Alaska
the teams they expect to play were
eliminated by Ketchikan and the
trip should decide another inter-
esting phase of the championship.
Among the transformers are
Mark Jensen, coach: Rudy Pusich
manager; Team-Frank and Harry
Cashen, Glenward Kirkham, Frank
Krsul, Elmer Savikko, James Devon,
Kenneth Shudshift and Bill Dore.
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Daily Lessons in English y %. l. GORDON

MSUSED II cannot tell at the
present time" PRESENT NOW preferable.
OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED: Episode; pronounce the NO
Episodc pronounce the in OF.
Assaant; three AS, two SIS.
even, plain level glossy polished sleek
three times and is yours Let us
mastering Tody word
show st and gttering
osentation."
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CLUB TO MEET

I, With Mrs. Norman Rustad .as
hostess and Mrs Edward Bach
assisting, the Douglas, Island Wo-
mems, Club members will hold their
monthly meeting Wednesday even
ing of this week at the home. of
the former. ~
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ATTIENTION MASONs

Stated !. Communication of Mt
Juneau Lodge No. lat F. & A. M
Monday evening, 7:3o. Labor in
M NJ Degree
ST. 1 : j. w. LEVERS,
adv e Secretary.
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relations with the Axis, has all
the earmarks of a dig at the Ar
gentine Foreign Minister"
Replied Welles: Yes, it certain
ly was, Mr.. Foreign Minister
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MRS. LINDsTRoM ,noNoRED

A party event of interest &C.
CURED on Thursday night of last
week when Mrs. Howard Hayes en-
tertained. with, a shower given at
her home on Glacier Highway COM
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You know there's no telling what horrors this
war may involve before it's over According to some
members of the National Association of Retail Clo-
hers and Frnishers, it may be necessary later
on to push the sale of Knockers for men,
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COUNCIL SESSION

Regular meeting of Douglas City
Council, first for the present month,
is. scheduled to be held this even
ing at the usual hour.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-02-09

With paper getting scarce as it is they ought to
start rationng the marriage licenses and divorce
DEGREES they allow that guy
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NOTICE

A1RMAIL ENVELOPES, showing
air route from Seattle to Nome. on
sale at J. b. Rurford 81 Co. adv.
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Washington
Merry
Go-Round

CONTINUED from Page one)
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MISS CARLSON SUCCEEDS
MISS FRASER IN PRIMARY

Miss Elizabeth Fraser has tend
cred her resignation as teacher of
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Construction work on IA capital ships had been suspended
of the Secretary the Navy DENLY
Harding, accordance with the Disarmament
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-07
NEW AMBULANCE
 BEING CHECKED
Mechanical Defect Delayed Plan to Use Recent Gift
 of American Legion

A mechanical defect has delayed the placing Of the new community ambulance Into service, Dr. Edward J. Godfrey, city health ofncer, said today. Repairs are being made by the Boston firm from which the ambulance was bought, he stated, and they should be completed soon.
 After the city had formally ac- cepted the ambulance from Corp. Coyle post, American Legion, 1t was found, according to pr. Godfrey, that the steering mechanism was defective. Rather than risk the dan- ger of accidents and lawsuits, the company was notified and agreed to make the necessary repairs.
 Corp. Coyle post purchased the ambulanuce for the city after a subscription campaign to which hundreds of Waterburians volu-n tarily contributed. The vehicle has been Standing in the police depart ment garage since March 29.
 Dr. Godfrey said that when re- pairs are completed the ambulance will be turned over to the police departmnet, under whose supervi- sion it will then remain perma- nently.
 The ambulance was bought by Corp. Coyle post to meet a lack that had been criticized for many years. Meantime, the only police "ambu- lance" is the patrol wagon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-07
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Alice Walker of New Haven was held this morn- l, ing at 8:l5 o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street to St. Margaret's church. Rev. J Oliver Cronan celebrated the solemn high Mass of requiem at g o'clock assisted by Rev. Leonard Conlon as deacon and Rev. John Conlan as sub-deacon.
 The bearers included John Bro- plly, Henry Carroll, Ralph Bernier Robert Curry, James Miller and AL bert Norgren.
 Burial was in the family plot at old St. JoSeph'S cemetery, with ser- vices by Rev. Leonard Conlon.
 The funeral of Michael E. Bowe of New York was held this morning at 8:l5 o'clock from the Lunny funeral home, 25 Central avenue, to the church of the Immaculate Conception. Rev. Paul Spodnik celebrated the solemn high Mass of requiem at g o'clock, assisted by Rev. Donald OLeary as deacon. and Rev. Phillip Hussey as sub- deacon.
 The bearers included Michael, Francis and William BoWe, Edward Lynch, Clifford McHale and Mat thew Bowman.
 Burial was in the family plot at new St. Joseph's cemetery, with ser- vices by Father Hussey.
 The funeral of Joseph Bobbin, Of 900 Watert0wn avenue was held from the Deliniks funeral home, IT Congress avenue, this afternoon, IT 2 o'clock. Burial was in the Lith- lIapian Independent cemetery.
 The bearers were William Ma zaika, Theodore Valayicius, Michael Lasauskas, Michael CFose, Jr, Ed ward Leonard and Henry Stroke.
 The funeral of Henry selfors who died at the Marine Hospital, Baltl- more, Md, was held from the MnlS vile Funeral Home yesterday morning with services by Rev, Rob. eFt H. Falls of st. Michael's church, who also read the commlttal seTvs ice in new st, Joseph's cemetery.
 The funeral Of Paris D. Young was held from the Clark Funeral Home yesterday Rev, Joseph ?, c, Johnson officiating. Burial was iTl old Pine Grove cemetery,
 The funeral Of Michael KFaus eiunas was held this morning at D;50 o'clock from the Mazaika YtlpeFsl Home, 70 Porter street, 70 VI. J0eeph's church, Rev, Benedict 0aaiF0nEkaB eelebFated the requiem Mess ct q o'clock,
 TIle bearers included Vincent Kus llWkRugkas, George Vajl0nis, Etey nken NoFelkis, Jeremiah Brown, setglek Mellon and George Sch nlldt,
 nnrlaI Wss ln Calvary cemetery with services by Father oauE0n' ekes,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-07
OBITUAR

PETTTT-Mrs. Alice Conley Petit wife of Charles Petit of ll9 Scovill street, died last night at St. Mary's s Hospital following brief illness. A native of this city, she was the daughter of Thomas and the late Edith (Mahony) Conley.
 Mrs. Petit attended St. Mary'S School. She was a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church.
 Besides her husband and father. Mrs. Petit leaves daughter, Alice Mary Petit, and a sister, Mrs. George BroIs. all of this city.
 The funeral will be held Satur- day morning at e:45 o'clock from the MuIville funeral home. 2T0 West Main street. to the Immaculate Conception church, where 8 solemn high Mass will be celebrated at I0:3O o'clock. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening and tomorrow in the afternoon and evening. Burial will be in new St, Joseph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-07
MacArthur Proud
 To Cooperate

Mount Vernon, N. Y., May 2. -The man everybody knows, General Douglas MacArthMr, American commander. of all United Nations military forces i'm thc Far East, has cabIed his endorsement of UsO to Mayor William Hart Hussey, of this Westchester community.
 The mayor, after presiding at a USO executive meeting in Mount Vernon City Hall to lay plans for the War Fund Cam paign, May II to July 4, cabIed to United Nations headquar- ters in Australia, asking per- mission to raise Che towns share of the s32, ,Oo0, 900 quota 'fn the name of MacArthur."
 The general himself cabIed back: PROUD TO COOPER ATE IN SUCH A WORTHY CAUSE-MacArthur."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-07
Acquisition Of Autos Is Fought
Continued from Page D

committee would report 1t favor ably.
 But three other senators ex- pressed strong disapproval, and brought up the possibility of bit ter floor fight.
 Senator Edwin o. Johnson, D., Colo, said "the American people are anxious to make any sacrifice essential to the war effort but they are getting tired of being unneces- sarily pushed around to satisfy the egotism of some bureaucrat."
 Authority Enough
 He contended that there is al- ready sufficient authority for the government to seize auotrnobiles, but that 1t seemingly "is the desire to go far beyond such an objec- tive"
 Senator Claude Pepper, D., Fla, said the government should not re- sort to requisitioning until all al- ternatives have been exhausted.
 T resent their taking over pri- vate automobiles until they have shown that every effort has been made to get rubber from other sources" he said.
 The third opponent of the bill was Senator Robert M. LaFollette. Prog. Wis, who warned against taking action merely to awaken the people to the fact that we are at war"
 Price Control Administrator Leon Henderson reportedly told the mili- tary affairs committee that he al- ready had authority to take over private cars when they may be needed for the war effort, but that there should be legislation to con- vince the people that 1t is necessary to conserving rubber.
 What Patterson Says
 Washington, May 2 - (UP) - Undersecretary of War Robert P Patterson said today that the gov ernment plans to purchase extra tires from private car owners. Ex- tra was defined as more than five
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and communications systems badly damaged. It was understood that the attacks thus far had cost the RAF IA planes: Three Monday night, four Tuesday night and seven last night.
 The principal objectives were the Bosch electrical works, the Dainl- Ter Benz factories, which make en- zines, trucks and tanks, and the 9irth works, which produce pre- cision equipment for the German air force.
 For the second straight night, there was no night raid in Britain. But the Germans, in reprisal, made 3 hti-and-run attack on a south east coast town early today, but only four Messerschmitt 109's. Roar ing from haze over the channel, they attacked from 200 feet, and one of their. bombs split a house in half, but none in it was hurt. The windows of shops and homes in the town were shattered, but there were no reports of casualties. It was mild compared to recent German "hate" raids.
 Of the British raids, radio Berlin broadcast that British bombers last night carried out nuisance raids against southern and south western Germany and four of them were shot down."
 RAF planes made four sweeps yesterday over northern France. In the first, American-made Bostons (Douglas planjes) attacked power station at Caen. In the second sweep, Hurricane bombers assailed targets at Calais.
 At dusk, Boston bombers, with fighter escort, attacked objectives at Boulogne, and later fighter planes made another sweep over northern France. The air ministry said that generally little opposition was encountered from enemy fight CTS, but one was destroyed. One British fighting plane was missing.
 Real Offensive to Start
 London, May 7-CUP)-Indica- tionB that Great Britain expects to take the offensive soon were given today by Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Hugh Dalton, presi- dent of the Board of Trade.
 Speaking in the House of Com mons, Dalton said Britain is lon
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to a car.
 The plans for these purchases now are being worked out, he said. He did not know when they would begin. The purchases now planned he emphasized, will be on a volun- tary basis.
 However, Patterson and other high officials have endorsed legis- lation for requisitioning of tires and cars if that becomes necessary.
 Patterson said the prospects are that there vii lbe sufficient rubber for the Army, Navy, war workers and essential civilian supplies. He warned, however, that use of auto- mobiles for betting parties" and other similar unessential things that do not contribut to the war effort must be stopped.
 The time may come when it will be necessary to let war workers "get the benefit of rubber now on the highways" he said.
 The situation will become critical only If pleasant driving habits such as visits to Uncle Joe-con- tinue," Patterson said.
 He also declared, in reply to a question that he believed that foot ball games, county fairs and other unessential public gatherings will have to be curtailed in the interest of rubber conservation.
 ''Do you think that people will stop using their cars unless they have to2" he was asked.
 All Will Understand
 Measures will be taken to see that those who don't understand will understand" he replied.
 Patterson pointed out that there was a million tons of rubber "now rolling on the highways" and that it must be conserved.
 He said that 98 per cent of normal supplies of natural crude rubber has been cut off as 8 result of the war in the Far East.
 While this country has substa1- tial stock pile, Patterson explained, the requirements of the Army and Navy have steadily gone up. The synthetic rubber program is well under way. he said, but no one could predict when there will be a substantial supply available.
 He praised Transportation Coor- dinator Joseph B. Eastman's pro- gram for assuring adequate essen- tial transportation. He said that with such a program carried out the situation will mot become acute and impede the war effort"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-07
Appeal In Powers
 Estate Dismissed
Counsel for Alleged Heirs in Ireland Fails to Appear;
 Recently Indicted in Boston

Superior Court Judge Edward J. Daly entered judgment today dis missing the appeal brought by six residents of Ireland from the Nau- gatuck probate courts distribution of the 4llS,261.e .e6 estate left by the late Margaret E. Powers, Naugatuck recluse. The judgment followed a ruling matle by Judge Daly earlier in the day that if Nathaniel Shapiro, of Boston, counsel for the alleged heirs, did not appear for the scheduled hearing in court yes- terday afternoon the case would be dismissed. Daniel Morgan of the firm of Pond, Morgan and Morse of New Haven who entered the case for the appellants was permitted to withdraw from the case before the action was dismissed.
 The Boston attorney who was re- gently, indicted in Massachusetts in a so-called missing heirs racket" was to represent Johanna, Patrick James, and George Powers, Ana Stasia Raftice and Horlora O'Hara, all of Ireland. Attorney Dennis J. Slavin, former probate judge of Wa terbury, who also was to appear for the appellants, was permitted re- cently to withdraw his appearance The only other lawyer for the plain tiffs. was to be John J. Dwyer of New York City who failed to enter his appearance.
 Probate Court Judge Patrick Healey had designated in the Nau- gatuck court the rightful heirs-to- be Anna McGivney of Waterbury, Elizabeth Butler, of Bridgeport Ellen Pryor of New Haven, Margaret Conlon of New Britain (deceased) and Daniel M. Hennessey of Wich- ita Kansas (deceased).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-07
Youngsters To Learn
 Farming At Storrs
Three Groups to Be Given instructions, Placed in
 Jobs; $50 Monthly Compensation Provided

and the University.
 Three groups each of from 20 to % boys, IS to 24 years of age, and preferably between 1e and %, can be handled this summer. and a minimum of % boys must be en- rolled before the project is started. Dates for the opening of the three training periods are June l, July 1 and August l.
 Each boy enrolled in the four weeks course will be paid $30. Of this amount, he will turn $20 over to the University for a dormitory room and his board in the dining hall, keeping $l0 for his individual expenses.
 The training course will include actual work experience in the dairy and poultry units of the University farm, classroom instruction in neces- sary theory and organized instruc- tion at job sites. All work time will be closely supervised by skilled Unl- cersity employees. Approximately three-fourth of each boys time will be devoted to work experience, and the remainder to instruction, both in the classroom and on the job.
 Instruction and experience will cover such important farm jobs as milking, feeding, care of horses, tractor and machinery operation and chore work in dairy barns and poultry houses.
 Recruiting of boys for the train- ing course, and their placement in Connecticut farm jobs on complet- ion of their training, will be handled by the Employment Service. Infor- nation regarding the project may be obtained by writing to Arthur V. Geary of the United States Employ ment Service at 122 Washington stret, Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-07
WOMEN VOLUNTEER
 NOW TOTAL 1,l3S

During the first three days af voluntary registration of women for employment conducted at the local school buildings, a total of 1,1Ss women filed accpilcations, according to report made today by Charles MacCarthy of the local branch of the U. s. Employment service. To- day is the closing day of the reg istration which was arranged by the Women's Employment Mobiliza- tion committee with the cooperation of the employment office.
 Bishop school leads with the to- tai number of applicants, 132. Other schools where a large number of women registered are Driggs, Ma loney, Sprague, and Webster. The totals for the three days are: Mon- day, 347; Tuesday, 4S0; Wednesday, 361,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-07

the eve, perhaps, of a great new campaign"
 He was starting debate on fuel rationing.
 Churchill earlier had said:
 'The time approaches when our accumulated strength will be matched against our enemies in every theater of the war"
 Churchill made his statement in endorsing Lieut.. Comdr. L. W. Joyn- son-Hicks, conservative candidate for the House of Commons for the Chichester district in forthcoming by-election.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-07

StoErs, May 7--An opportunity for between GO and 75 Connecticut boys Co learn and theory and practice of dairy and poultry farming, with pay while they are being trained and placement in jobs after four weeks of instruction, was announced here today.
 Cooperating nj this training pro- feet, to be conducted at the Uni- cersity of Connecticut, are the Na- tional Youth Administration, the United States Employment Service
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-07
CARD Or THANKS
DIED

PETFIT-In this city, May 9th, l942, Mrs. Charles Pettit, of ll9 Scoyili St. Funeral Saturday morning, at 9:45 o'clock. from Mulyille Funeral Home, 210 West Main St., to Imma- eulate Conception Church. Burial in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-07

The estate of the Naugatuck wo- man who died March 13, l04O was inventoried at >S175,OO0, but 1t Is expected to be considerably reduced after probate and legal expenses are deducted. Miss Powers died at St. Mary's hospital after she had been found in serious condition result ing from Ynalnutrition and neglect in her dilapidated home in the Rub- Der City. She had inherited $40,- 900 from her sister, Kate, who died about nine years ago. The two sis- ters had lived together and were well known for their eccentricities.
 About one-tenth of our body weight is made up of blood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-07
CITY BOYS GET FARM LESSONS

C1TK bUKB GET FARlM LESSONS
 Baker, Ore.-(UP)-Attempting to solve the farm labor shortage lo- cally, Baker schools have inaug- urated special Saturday classes for city boys to learn the fine arts of harnessing horses, operation of hay harvesting equipment and general farm fundamentals,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-07
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