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The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-07-06
Auto Racing
 Prohibited

WASHINGTON, July 6-The Of flee of Defense Transportation has prohibited all auto racing in the United States to conserve rubber tires.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-07-06

The first permanent French set tloment in the New World was founded by Samuel Champlain in 1908.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-07-06

Grand Coulee Dam contains enough concrete for highway from New York to Seattle and back via Los Angeles.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-07-06
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that from this date I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by any, one except myself.
 Signed, Frank Behrends
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-07-06
MISCELLANEOUS
LOST and FOUND

LOST-Fleur- -de-lis nugget pin. with diamond in center. Marked Daw- son Y. T. in back. Reward Please return to Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-07-06

"A crocodile that roamed Texas 70,000,000 years ago was 45 feet long.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-07-06
NOTICE

AIRMAIL ENVELOPES, showing mir route from Seattle to Nome. oYl sale at J. B. Burford & Co. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-07-06
EYES EXAMINED

and BROKEN LENSES replaced in our own shop. pr. Rae Lillian Carlson, Blomgren Bldg. Phone 63d
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-07-06
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

4
 Sealed bids will be received by w. R. Hanlon, Mayor, at the City Clerks Office, Sitka, Alaska, until 900 pm. July 20, 1942, for the con- struction of STREET IMPROVE MENTS for the TOWN OF SITKA, ALASKA, and will then and there oe opened and publicly read aloud Bids received after the time fixed for opening will not be considered Plans and specifications, and form of contract documents, may be obtained at the office of the City Clerk at Sitka, Alaska, and at the office of Federal Works Admin istraticn at Juneau, Alaska, Baranof Hotel, upcn deposit of Five Dol lars ($5.00.
 The full amount of deposit for one set of documents will be re- turned to each actual bidder within a reasonable time after receipts of bids Other deposits will be re- funded with deduction not exceed ing the actual cost of reproduction of the drawings, upon the return of all documents in good condition within 30 days after the date of opening bids.
 Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashiers check or bid bond with authorized sure ty company as surety), made pay eble to the owner in amount not less than five percent (59o) of the amount of bid.
 The Town of Sitka, Alaska re- serves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive informalities.
 No bidder may withdraw his bid after the hour set for the opening thereof, or before award of con- tract, unless said award is delayed for period exceeding 30 days. TOWN OF SITKA, ALASKA
 By w. R. HANLON, Mayor. First publication. July 6, 1922. Last publication: July 13, 1942. IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA
 THIRD DIVISION
 MARIAN E. BURCH, Plaintiff
 VS.
 FRANCIS BURCH, Defendant.
 Civil No. A-2361
 SUMMONS
 THE RESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA To the Above Named Defendant, GREETING
 You are hereby required to ap- pear in tf.e District Court for the Territory of Alaska, Third Division, Anchorage, Alaska, within thirty days after the last publication of this summons, namely, within thirty days after the 27th day of July, 1942, in case this summons is pub lished, or within forty days after the date of it's service upon you, in case this summons is served up- on you personally, and answer the complaint of the above named plaintiff on file in the said court in the above-entitled action.
 The said plaintiff in said action demands the following relief: Dis- solution of the bonds of matrimony between plaintiff and defendant herein named.
 And ir the event you fail to so appear and answer, the plaintiff will take judgment against you for want thereof, and will apply for the relief demanded in her com plaint as hereinbefore stated, to the above untitled court.
 Witness the Honorable Simon
 Hellenthal. judge of sad
 Court, and the seal of said
 Court hereunto affixed, on
 this 1st day of July, 1942.
 SIMON HELLENTHAL,
 By M, E. s. Brunelle,
 Ramona Brockliss, Deputy. x..t,. fl 10 on on 40
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BUY DEFENSE BONDS
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-07-06
FOR SALE

6 ROOM furnished house, reason able. Inquire 511 Kennedy oI Phone Green 325.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-07-06
FOR RENT

FOR RENT BINGLE housekeeping rooms. Bish- op Apts.
 FURNISHED apt. rooms and path. Washing machine. Cold Spot, oil stove. Phone Green 634. ROOM fur. apt. oil range and heat. Gastineau Ave. Inquire Juneau Paint Store. FURNISHED Duplex apartment, 4 rooms close in, electric range, oil heat, $25 month. Call 426 1st St. East.
 HILLCREST vACANCY-ONE UN- FURNISHED APT, ONE FUR WISHED APT. PHONE 439. 9 FURNISHED apts. Beck Apts. Oil heat $25 monthly. Inquire John Beck.
 ROOM fur. apt. with bath, oil heat, reasonable rent. Phone Blue 139.
 e25 AND $50 unfur. Apt. 410-l0th St. Each with cleo. range, oil heater, ? bedrooms. Call l9O daytime.
 EUREKA Ar $. 2 room apts. Phone Douglas 37?
 VACANCY, Fosbee Apt. Phone AS. { ROOM furnished house, oil heat. Phone Blue 275 after 5 pm. FURNISHED apartment, Triangle Bldg. Phone 253 or see Stan Grummett.
 TWO ROOM and bath apartments Oil ranges $16 monthly. Phone 621.
 s ROOM furnished house, phone Red 404.
 ROOM apt. steam heated, electric range, cold and hot running wat CT, private bath. Phone 569. ] ROOM fur. apt. for rent. Stein- beck AptS. BROOM apt, oil heat, nice loca- ton. Phone Black 490. ONE office room for rent. First National Bank Bldg. VACANCY-Nugget Apts.. s35. BROOM FURNISHED apartment; also 5-room strictly modern un- furnished house. 60a 9th St. FUR. apis, easy kept warm. Win ter rates $15 mo. Lights, water. dishes. Seaview Apts. FURNISHED house and furnished apt. Inquire Snap Shoppe. BROOM nice1y Fur. stm. heated apts. and houses. Windsor Apts FOR RENT-Apartments inquire at office 20th Century Bldg.
 WANTED CHILD'S crib mattress. 26 5l. Phone Red 168
 ROOM house. Cash payment, balance as rent. Phone Blue 499 DUE to present labor situation, ex- perienced and responsible parties may secure lease or contract on operating mine, large tonnage good ore in sight, fully equipped. For information write Box 529 Ju- neau. Give your experience and other necessary details or no re- ply.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-07-06
HOSPITAL NOTES

E. Larson was a medical patient in St. Anns Hospital over the Fourth of July weekend.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-07-06

USED furniture, beds, blankets, lin- ems, stove, refrigerator. 404 East First St.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-07-06
WANTED

CHILD'S crib mattress. 26 5l. Phone Red 168.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-07-06

CIRCULATING oil heater. Call Jul neau Melody House.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28
egon Holds First Var Time Installation Ceremonies
|MANGANARO IS
 UNICO LEADER
Waterbury Man Chosen to National Presidency at
 Newark Convention

Joseph L. Manganaro, prominent local businessman and member of the local Selective Service person. nel, was elected president of the Ma tional Unico Clubs of America at the closing session of two-day con- vention held in Newark, N. J., Sat- urday and Sunday. His elevation from the position of national treas urer to the presidency of the rap- idly expanding organization was one of the highlighs of the convention.
 Three other members of the Wa terbury Unico club were added to the national executive committee or board of directors. They are Paul Puzzo. Anthony c. Beato and Attor- ney Pasquale DeCicco.
 The convention was addressed by Mayor Vincent J. Murphy of New ark and Gov. Charles A. Edison of New Jersey. The attendance, not withstanding emergency restrictions was one of the most representative in years and incidentally one of the most enthusiastic.
 Other national officers chosen were: Vice-president, Prof. Hugo Senerchia of Newark, N. J.; treas J.; secretary, Santino Vasquez of urer, Paul J. Plumeri of Trenton, N. New Britain, Conn; sergeant-at- arms, Dr. Paul Liscio of Bridgeport, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28
EATEN, SCULLY | DEMMIES GUESTS
Mayors to Speak at Town Committee Meeting Erie
 day at 70. North Main

Mayor William A. Patten of Tor rington, Democratic candidate for Congress in the fifth district, has been invited to address a meeting of the Democratic Town Commit tee Friday night at party headquar- ters, 79 North Main street. Other speakers will be. Mayor Vincent A. Scully and local candidates for office.
 Senatorial conventions for the 18th and 18th districts will be held Wednesday night at the City Hall. The 18th district conclave will name Senator Michael V. Blansf1eld to run for second term, while the 16th district delegates will nominate Att torney John F. Tcbin.
 Senator Blansield and Attorney Tobin were assured of nomination when slates of delegates pledged to them were elected in party prim- aries held last month.
 The two senatorial candidates will speak Friday night, as will also Representatives Daniel J. Mahaney and John F. Membrino, both of whom have been nominated for an- other term. Representative Mahaney seeks his seventh term, and Repre- sentative Membrino seeks his sec- oad.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28
MAJOR BEECH DUE
 AT ARMY CITADEL
Successor to Lieut. Thos. Lawrence Expected By
 Wiberg Today

Major Hugo Wiberg of the local corps of the Salvation Army, in the annual Harvest Festival service last night at headquarters on Cherry street, spoke on the text found in Matthew 27:45: There was dark ness over all the land" He said the prophet Samuel was called by God to difficult task in the hours of the night, Paul was delivered out of prison at midnight and the Saviour came at time of great darkness in the history of the world.
 Members of the corps presented their Harvest Festival offerings, which will go to maintain the Ar1ny's institutions throughout the country. Announcement was made of the sale of fruit and vegetables at tonight, as well as of the be- ginners' band practice to be conduct ed every Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock under the leadership ot Domenic Perillo.
 Major Wiberg also announced he is expecting Major James Beech to arrive in Waterbury today. Major Beech assisted at the shelter and the corps earlier in the year, but had to leave because of his wife's serious illness. The Major will take the place of Lieut.. Thomas A. Lawrence, who was transferred to Hartford re- gently.
 Rally Day was observed in the Sunday school of the local corps at Il a. m. yesterday. Fifty-one scholars attended and were given 8 small prize at the close of the session. Assisting Major Wiberg were Willard Hartshorn, Mrs. Cath erine Mancino and Mrs. Olive Ruda.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28
Scrap Metal Is Found Everywhere

Washington, Sept. 2S-(UP)- Salvage officials today declared WashingtOn's two-Sunday scrap metal collection drive a phenom- enal success: They estimated that 5,242,OO0 pounds of scrap metal had been collected.
 Washington, Sept. 2S-UP)- Organized labor was urged today to roll up its sleeves" and join forces in the scrap metal c0llec- tion' drive on a house house, plant-tO-pIant and day-tO-day basis.
 Its your show," President Phil ip Murray of the Congress of In- duStrial Organizations wrote CIO aff1liates. "Join with the AFL and Railroad Brotherhood groups in your neighborhOod in a united eff fort to collect scrap.
 This is 6 matter of life and death. Labor must not fail"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28
EIGHT ARRESTED
 IN RAID SUNDA !
Five Pay $IO for NcIIes Three Appeal From
 Fines of s Each

H a
 Eight colored men arrested afsef 3 a. m. yesterday in raid On an aI leged gambling house in ( Eislicf street basement were penaMxed bs Judge John L. Gaffney in municiE court today. Five received nolIes ot payment of $l0 each, and three wefE fined.
 The raid was made by Officer Jcs eph Cavanaugh of the vice squad and Patrolmen Dennis Keane and Daniel Clifford.
 The cases of the men, all cI1aresf with frequenting gambling house were disposed of as follows: LeHby Allen, 43, of 98 Bishop street, noll6& $l0; Henry Drayton, 30, of S3 Wood street, nolle, $10: Boise Benjamin. 34, of 45 East Hawkins street, nolle $10; William Thomas, p, of 251 Cherry street, nolle, $10; James Ed ward Sears, 35, of B Abbott avenue nolle, $10; Oley Watson, 90, Of 3x Canal street, $5 fine, without c0stsf Taft Freeman, 30, of 162 Bishop street, s fine, without costs; Jaflaea Gary, 21, of ' Warren street, s and costs.
 Watson, Freeman and Gary aN filed notice of appeal to the court of common pleas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28
Christmas Seals
 AUailable Here

. e
 Christmas seals have arrived at the office of the Waterbury Tuberculosis League in Lincoln house and may be obtained now by persons planning to mail Christmas packages early. The sale does not open officially un- til Nov. 23, but 3 supply of the seals is ready for pre-campaign sale. ..--
 The post office has asked persons planning to send pack ages to servicemen to mail them in October or early No- vember, and the early seal sale has been arranged to accom- modate those pesOns in par ticuIar.
 Further plans for the seal campaign were made at a meeting of the committee this morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28
COMMUNITY CLUB
 WILL HOLD PARTY
Halloween Committee to Meet Tomorrow; Mary
 Kennedy HospitaIized
Washington Hill

There will be meeting at Wash ington Park Community Club for those working on the committee for the Halloween party, at 7:30 o'clock tomorrow evening. All are asked to be on hand as there vii be a great deal of work to be done to make this party success. The club will be hosts to all members and for all carnival workers.
 Miss Mary E. Kennedy of South street is patient at St. Mary's hospital.
 It was announced at all Masses ] yesterday, that religious instructions I for grammar school children will start Thursday afternoon of this week at St. Francis parochial school. Saturday, a new arrange ment will go into effect.
 Instead of having instructions at the church at o'clock they will be held at the school, but at 10 O. clock, and the Sisters of St. Jo- seph and Father Sullivan will be in charge.
 Parents of grammar school chill dren report Saturday morning. of this week, at the school at 10 o. clock.
 Friday being the first Friday of the month, Masses will be held at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 o'clock. Confess sions will be heard Thursday after noon, from l o'clock to 1:30, for defense workers and from 400 to 5:30 and in the evening at 7:30 o'clock.
 Next Sunday, envelopes for the annual collection will be distributed
 The new wall being installed around the church property will be completed in another week.
 MT. and Mrs. w. F. Kelly, Miss Katherine Kelly, and Francis Kelly of Luke street, visited Holy Cross yesterday as guests of Albie Kelly !, now freshman student at the college.
 Lucille and Eleanor Dee of Louns- bury street and Marie Logan of Arbor street, were weekend visitors at Worcester, Mass.
 Herman Winters of Washington street is i'll at his home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28
CRUELTY CHARGED
 IN DIVORCE SUITS

Two divorce actions, both based on charges of intolerable cruelty, were filed in superior court this morning.
 Thomas F. Brown of Waterbury seeks a divorce from Mary White Brown, also of this city. The couple married June IS, 1884, and cruelty is alleged to have started Ian. l, 1885.
 Marjorie Seery Dillon of Water oury seeks a divorce from Carroll Dillon, also of this city, claiming her husband has been intolerably cruel from the date of marriage, Nov. IS, 1941. She seeks alinony ,n addition to a decree.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28
E G PAUL FUAAU ALFRED HERMAN
 STAFF SERGEANT
Cooke Street Resident PrO- noted in California;
 Balnchette in England

Sergt. Alfred Kiernan, son of Mrs. Michael Kiernan of 215 Cooke street, has been promoted to the rank of staff sergeant. He is now stationed at Camp Beale, Marysville, Cal.
 Ernest H. B1anchette, son of MT. and Mrs. Wilfred Blanchette of Middlebury, has been promoted to corporal. He is now stationed somewhere in England.
 Sergt. Richarl Carlson has been selected for anti-aircraft artillery officers candidate school at Camp Davis, N. c. He is the son of Mir. and Mrs. Carl c. Carlson of 211 Hauser street. His wife lives at 762 Wilson street.
 Now stationed with unit some where in the Pacific, Raymond J. Morrissey has been promoted to the rank of technical sergeant. He is the son of Mrs. Mary Morrissey of 68 South View street.
 John w. Watt, Jr., graduate of West Point, has been made a major in the U. S. Army air corps. He is a native of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28
ASSIGNMENTS FOR
 CARAVANS VISIT
Engineers, Priorities Spe- ciaIities to Assist Here
 Wednesday

New Haven, Sept. 28.-Assignment of engineers and priorities special ists for the visit of the War Production Board Caravan to Wa terbury Wednesday was announced today by Charles A. Newton, man. ager of the New Haven WEB dis trict. The caravan, which carries small parts on which sub-contracts are being sought, will be in Water bury for a single day.
 Leavitt Lane and Russell Reed engineers, and Frank BlakeSlee and Wirt Kimball, priorities specialists will be assigned to the caravan in Waterbury. Tn addition it Is ex- pected that a representative of the Training Within Industry Division of the War Manpower Commission will be assigned to the conference room during the visit of the caravan to Waterbury. E. R. Barlow, Con- necticut representative of the Small Warplants division of WIPE is ac- companying the caravan to consult with prospective.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28
Hospital
 Bulletins

Waterbury hospital today re- ported as fair the condition of William Hirsch, IT,, 25, of Wood bury, who was seriously injured yesterday in an accident at his home.
 Hirsch became caught between a belt and a pulley while starting to saw wood. He suffered abdomi- nal injuries.
 When he felt pain in his ankle this morning, Frank Kirschberger, 46. of 16 North Riverside street, recalled that he had fallen from a third-st0ry veranda yesterday while fixing 8 cl0thesline.
 He was taken to Waterbury hos pital by ambulance today. His only injury was a fractured ankle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28
ROTELLA TRIAL
 SLATED TUESDAY

Testimony in the trial of Prank Rotella, 5S, of 90 Howard street, charged with aggravated assault. will be resumed in superior court before Judge John Rufus Booth at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning. Ro- tella is accused of attacking Joseph Rafferty, s4. of co Walnut street. and John King. 34. of e23 East Main street, in 6 fight on East Main street July %.
 The next case on the superior court criminal docket is that ot Charles Chicorelli. 90. Of @ Birch street. who Is charged with indecent assault. Chicoreill. who was aF- rested on complaint oG q i6-year- old atepdaughter. has pleaded not guilty and ss free on o4.0oo bonds. Izo has selected 6 court trial.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28
SPOTTERS NEEDED
 ATOP CITY HALL

Volunteer spoilers are needed for the aircraft warning service atop the City Hall, Wallace J. Inglis, chief observer, has reported. Shifts that are particularly in need of more help are 10 to l2 a. m. Mondays. 2 to { p. m. Fridays. and 10 to i2 p. m. Sundays.
 Plans are being made to build a glass enclosed observatory on the upper deck of the City Hall roof. This will enable the use cf tnstru- ments in determining an airplane's height and direction. At present the observers are forced to guess at the figures. The enclosure will also shield the observers In bod weather.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28

Costigan is also a past commander of the post.
 Special ceremonies for the Sons of the Legion will be directed by Charles Melville, senior vice-com- rnander of the post.
 Representatives of the various vet erans' organizations of the city will be in attendance. A social session at the American Legion home will be held at the conclusion of the ceremonies.
 Corporal Coyle's war time staff will be headed by John R. Clark; Charles w. Melvile, senior vice com mander; Walter F. Dews, junior vice-commander; Michael H. Toom- ey, finance officer; Chester A. Haude, assistant finance officer; Ray w. Walker, assistant adjutant; Leo Dumond. chaplain; Frank J. Mo-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28
WATERVILLE PARK
 VACRANT JAILED


 Waterville park is no place for a fashion show, especially when the model is a man and the garments are women's, Judge John l.. Gaff- ney decided in municipal court to- day.
 Motor Patrolman John Walsh testified that he went to the park Saturday afternoon after receiving complaints and found Thomas Gaff- ney, 59, of Bridgeport, in the act of putting on pair of ladies stock ing. Gaffney. he said, had earlier removed his trousers and substitu- ted for them pair of pink bloom CTS.
 The accused, charged with drunk enness and vagrancy, was sentenced to 30 days in jail
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28
Building Permits

The following permits have been issued at the office of Building In- spector John T. Hartley:
 Ernest Stance, erect garage, Olena avenue, S20O.
 PaOla Bruccini, erect one-car garage, 572 Baldwin street, $175.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28
PAPERS FILED ON
 DUNN'S CHARGES
Former Purchasing Agent Must Show Cause to Pre-
 vent Disbarnent

Martin J. Dunn, former city pur- chasing agent who was convicted in the Waterbury conspiracy trial, will be asked to show cause why he should not be barred from practicing law in Connecticut, according to papers filed today in superior court Judge John Rufus Booth has issued rule, in accordance with request from the grievance committee of the New Haven County Bar asso- citation, requiring Dunn to show cause why proceedings should not be taken against him and the mat ter will be returnable to court Oc- tober 6.
 Members of the grievance com- mittee who signed the petition are Attorney Finton J. Phelan, presi- dent of the Waterbury Bar aSsocia- tion, Attorney Ralph H. Clark and Attorney Arthur w. Chambers. States Attorney William B. Fitzger- aid will represent the committee at the court hearing.
 OPOA PACoCAAtoI1OAA VI AoSNo AA VAAC case the superior court judge will be empowered either to diSbar the former city official, suspend him from practicing law for certain period, reprimand him either pri- vately or publicly, or exonerate him.
 Henry w. Minor, former police and fire commissioner who also was found guilty of conspiring to de- fraud the city, sent his resignation from the Connecticut bar to the grievance committee as soon as pro- ceedings to disbar him were started. His resignation will be presented in superior court for action, although no date for the hearing has yet been set.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28
Triple induction At Davenport Hall Slated
 For Tomorrow Night
Post Auxiliary, Sons of Legion to Install Officers; John R. Clark to Head States Oldest Legion Unit;
 Miss Dillon Continues as President

Triple installation ceremonies will be conducted tomor
 evening in Davenport Hall when newly elected officers of Corporal Coye Post it's auxiliary and Sons of the Legion
 unit are formally nducted As it marks the first time ceremony of the Legion considerable interest has been I s m e e1isu c @ s;s w Ns Anastasa Dillon who has been reelected president Miss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28
NO REPORT RECEIVED
 ON HOUSING SURVEY

No report on a government sur vey of housing needs in Waterbury has yet reached here, according to David T. McGrath, manager of the Hamilton Heights and Warner Gardens federal housing projects. The survey was completed more than a month ago.
 MT. McGrath disclosed that there are 786 families with applications on file for federal housing accom- modations here. The present units. filled to capacity, accommodate 300 families,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-28
MARSHALL NEY
 ASKING $2,OOO

Marshall Ney of Waterbury has filed $2,00O damage suit in com mon pleas court against John l.. McNamara and Violet J. McNa- mara, both of this city, as the re- suit of injuries sustained July II in a fall on premises owned by the de- fendants at 6S South View street. The plaintiff claims he fell on rear sidewalk while carrying furniture to the back door. He lists injuries to the left ankle, shoulder and back.