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Evening star., 1942-03-30
Arguments 10 Jury
Scheduled Today in
Teacher Attack Trial
Another Physician Who
Examined Mrs. Leslie
Will Be Lost Witness
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LAFAYETTE, Ind. March 30.-A
Circuit Court jury will hear final
arguments today in the case of Mrs.
Arthur H. Leslie, As, and her At
year-old husband. charged with as
sault and battery in the strapping of
their 11-year- old sons school teacher.
The teacher, Miss Constance M
Davis, 33, a psychology student OF
Purdue University. told the jury last
week that the attack on her was
"just temper" Mrs. Leslie has
pleaded temporary insanity.
No Symptoms of Insanity.
DR.. c. H. Rommel, appointed by
the court to examine Mrs. Leslie,
said she had no symptoms of insanity.
DR.. H. c. Buhrmester, another phy-
sician who examined her, was called
to testify today as the last witness of
the week-old trial.
Miss Davis said the Leslies-fa-
ther, mother and son Danny came
into her fifth-grade room at Lon
glois School, February 81. and as
Mr.. Leslie stood guard at the door,
Mrs. Leslie struck her with a Boy
Scout belt. Nine pupils said they
saw the attack
Recalls Seeing Visions.
Miss Davis said after she had
reprimanded Danny for talking he
left the room. She said she had
turned his head with her hand while
Danny testified she hit him on the
head with a book.
Mrs. Leslie, who collapsed on the
witness stand Saturday, testified
that she went haywire" when she
saw how tall Miss Davis was. She
said she didn't remember striking
the teacher, but recalled seeing Wis
ions of Danny being choked and
slapped on a sunburned back.
Evening star., 1942-03-30
BY the Assoclated Press.

6y L0o ASoOCihteO fIeSb.
WITH THE CHINESE ARMY ON
THE TOUNGOO FRONT, March 28
Delayed. - Disregarding danger
from Japanese bombers and wild
Dacoit tribesmen, an American mis-
sionary still Is marshaling food sup
plies for the Chinese armies in
Burma at an oft-bombed Baptist
agricultural school behind the front.
Civil authorities long since have
departed from the surrounding area,
but DR.. Brayton Case, lean, middle
aged, Burma born New Englander
whose only son is studying medicine
at Harvard, still is sticking to his
job.
Vegetables for victory" ne said
with a smile.
Evening star., 1942-03-30
Youth Who Rescued Pilot
Sure Amt a Hero,' He SAYS
BY the Associated p, ,ess.

By the Associated P4ess.
SPOKANE, Wash, March 3d.
The exchange of letters between
Col. A. c. Strickland and 14-year-
old Max Whitcomb, jr., which pre-
ceded the boys visit to Paine Field
last week, was made public today.
You've flashed a light for all
youngsters to follow" wrote the
colonel, praising Max for his row.
boat rescue of a pilot in Puget
Sound. The colonel signed his let
ter. "Admiringly yours"
Came back Max's acceptance,
ending with the fervent plea:
But please don't expect a hero.
because I sure amt one"
Evening star., 1942-03-30
V. M. |. Gets 5000 Bequest

NORFOLK, Va, March 80 (P).-
Joseph T. Deal. former Representa-
tive and lumberman who died March
7. left most Of his estate of approx
mately $l50,0O0 to members OF his
family, but made a $4,000 bequest
to Virginia Military Institute for a
fund to aid deserving students.
Evening star., 1942-03-30

labor a double cut. because rising
costs of living already have taken a
big slice of the workers dollar"
Mr.. Reuther said THE Nation
can't fight Hitler and labor at the
same time" He cited profits Of
General Motors to prove that in
dustry could afford TO pay the over
time premium.
Evening star., 1942-03-30
Junior Bourd Head Inducted

WINCHESTER, Va, March 30
Benjamin Belchic has been installed
as president of the Junior Board
of Trade. succeeding George Barns
ley. The induction took place at
the groups annual dinner dance.
Evening star., 1942-03-30
Religious Meeting Set

WINCHESTER. Va, March 80 lP,.
Roy A. Larrick, president of the
Virginia Valley Congregational
Christian Conference, said the an
nual meeting of the group will be
held at Linville In Rockingham
County August SIS. The announce
ment followed a midyear session
here.
Evening star., 1942-03-30

When you've enjoyed reading the
paper, pass it along to the junk
dealer. Then you can enjoy it again
when you read that more shells have
reached the front. Shells are
shipped in cardboard made from
waste paper,
Evening star., 1942-03-30

II you bought a horse, you wouldn't
insist that it be wrapped in fancy
paper. Apply this principle to what
ever you buy and save paper.
Evening star., 1942-03-30

Those haDing information
concerning persons reported
missing should communicate
1Uith the Public Relations Squad
OF the Police Department, Na-
tioudl 1000,
Evening star., 1942-03-30

Wins Trephiss-Dorothy Montgomery,
ardent horsewoman Of Warrenton,
Virginia, talks with neighbor Alex
Calvert, of his latest thoroughbred colt,
Nov This,:: by "Now Then.a
ALEX, ~Now This" Is fine colt, Dorothy!
DOROTHY, That he Is. Old Gold, please,
Alex.
ALEX, (He gives her one) Light!
Dorothy, Thanks. Ahh! That's good.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-17

tax should not attempt to buy his stamp from the local post office.
 The post office sells only current stamps and the only stamp for sale there now is valued at $4.5e and should not be used unless the first time the automobile was put into use was after July 31. If you are late in buying your stamp, you should go direct to the Internal Revenue Office, Room 101, Federal Building.
 
 BUY DEFENSE BONDS
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-17
THIRTY HERE
 FROM SOUTH
 ON SATURDAY

Thirty passengers arrived here Saturday night from Seattle and Southeast Alaska ports.
 Passengers from Seattle were as follows; Elaine Carmen Berry John H. Bannick, Anna Lois Davis Margaret Louise Fletcher, Flor ence Monica Harter, Margaret Johnson, Stuart Johnson, Robert Johnson, Leonard Johnson, Eugene F. Kirtsen, Stanley T. Lovejoy Robert Lockhart, MacIllwain Mar shall, Frank Pyle.
 Alice Eileen Roman, Irene Annie Stigenwalt. Harry Stigenwalt, An drew w. Tolonen, Lawrence G. Viani, George Robert Berry, Jr. George E. Mack. Mable Ann Fair and Edgar Stewart Robinson.
 Arriving here from Ketchikan were Stella Young. P. Thomson J. T. Barrett, A. A. McAdams, V. McAdams, H. Hayes and from Wrangell, Verna Ingledue.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-17
TANKS BEAT ATHLETICS IN
 SIX INNINGS
Indians in Batting Slump Sunday Boston Wins
 Fifth DoubIeheader
lRy Associated Pressl

Home runs by Joe DiMaggio and Joe Gordon and 4-hit pitching by Marvin Brewer gave New York a victory over Philadelphia Sunday in the first game of scheduled doubleheader when was halted after six innings.
 Cleveland suffered the worse bat ting slump of the season Sunday and scored only four runs but managed to divide a doubleheader with the up and coming St. Louis,
 Boston won the fifth double header at home on Sunday, beat ing the Washington Senators for a sweep of the four-game series.
 Detroit took a doubleheader from Chicago Sunday, the first game go- ing II innings.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-17
NURSES AIDES
 APPLICANTS TO
 MEET TOMORROW
Personal Interviews Will Be Given by Chair
 men of Committee

All women who have filed ap- plications as Nurses Aides, whether or not they have returned the blanks, are asked to attend short meeting which will be held at 1e a. m. tomorrow in the Juneau Pub lie Health Center in the Territorial Building.
 Any woman who desires to en- roll in the course but who has not yet signified her intention to do so also may report at this time to fill out an application blank
 Women who are working during the day and will be unable to re- port tomorrow morning, are asked to call Mrs. Harley Turner, Blue 440, to make an appointment for personal interview.
 At the meeting tomorrow morn- ing, Mrs. Fred Geeslin, chairman of the Nurses Aide Committee, Mrs. Mary K. Cauthorne, special nurs- ing representative for the American Red Cross for Alaska, and Mrs. Tur- ner, Recruiting Chairman for Nurses Aides, will personally inter- view each applicant for the Nurses Aide course.
 When personal interviews have been completed, the classes will be started as soon as the most con- venient times have been worked out.
 The course, which is an 80-hou1 course, will be given in classes several hours long if possible, in order that it may be completed in the shortest possible time. After the class members have completed this instruction, with practical ex- perience and training in caring for hospital patients, those who have not had the 20-hour first aid class will be asked to take that course Nurses Aides are vitally needed for assistance in the hospitals oi the city to give service which will relieve the burden on the regular nurses, overworked now because o1 the shortage of professional nurses because so many have entered the Armed services.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-17
Dodgers Win
 Streak Given
 Bump Sunday
Cards Beat Reds Twice Sun. day-Giants Trim Phi|Iies
 -Cubs Stage Comeback
(By Associated Press)

Brooklyns five game winning streak was snapped Sunday when Bostons Al Javery shut out the leaders and limited them to a sin gle safety. The game was called after seven innings. St. Louis whipped Cincinnati twice Sunday. a five-run inning in each game being the deciding fac tor.
 Four unearned runs in the first inning proved a big help to New York Sunday as they made it three in a row over Philadelphia.
 Beaten twice by Pittsburgh On Saturday. Chicago came back Sum- day to take both games and mak- ing three victories in the five game series.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-17

In explaining this tax, Wes Over by stated that any person that operates any automobile, personal car or truck, without the required stamp is subject to prosecution on a charge of misdemeanor, and may be fined not more than $25 or imprisoned for not more than 30 days, or bot.l. He further stated that any person who has used his car since February 1, 1922, or any period after that date and before August l but has never paid the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-17
Permanent Wave SPECIAL All
 This W eek
 $7.5O
NINE ARRIVE; SEVENTEEN OUT
 TO WESTWARD

Passengers arriving here from Seattle Saturday night were Lucy Anderson, R. c. Copstead, J. w Skipper and c. Thomas.
 Arriving here from Southeast AL aska ports were John c. Holcombe, Frank M. Verney and P. c. Man uel.
 Taking passage for the Westward were for Valdez, George Winchal, Henry K. Barnes, James Suddath, S. Maknesdal, Sidney Lyon, James D. Simon, James Decker, Robert Crosswhile, Gertha E. Edge. w. B. Haines and Oscar Lake; for Seward, Orah' D. Clark, E. L. Tvete, Stanley Zuern, R. E. Barnes and Rosie Brown.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-17
Defies Nazi
 Orders Bui
 Is Suicide
Warsaw $ Mayor Takes Life When Told 10 List
 Jews for 0usting

LONDON, Aug. IT. = The Polish Government in Exile sources said word has been received that L. M. Czerniakov, Mayor of WarsaW's Ghetto, committed suicide because he feared for the lives of 100000 Jews whose names he was told to list for deportation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-17
GAMES SUNDAY Pacific Coast League


 Los Angeles 1. 2; Seattle 20. First game 13 innings. San Francisco T, 5; Portland 5, 9. San Diego 0, |; Oakland l, 0. Sacramento 5, 0; Hollywood 2, 3.
 National League Chicago 5, 4: Pittsburgh l, 1. St. Louis 10, 6; Cincinnati 5, 3. Boston 2; Brooklyn 0, called at end of seven innings. New York 6; Philadelphia 5.
 American League New York II; Philadelphia 9, six innings.
 St. Louis 2. 6; Cleveland 3, l. First game eleven innings. Washington 4, 3; Boston 6, 10. Chicago 3, 3; Detroit 3, '. First game eleven innings.
 GaStineau Channel League St. Louis Blues, Beavers, post poned.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-17
$25,oo0 DAMAGE
 CASE FILED HERE

Suit has been filed in U. s. Dis trict Court here in which $25. .OOO damages is asked by Wilma Havre three-year-old Sitka child who sues through her guardian ad litem, AL fred Havre, from a Sitka meat and grocery company.
 The case involves damages suf- fered by the child when she was struck April 8 on Sitka street by a truck owned by the grocery company. Harold H. Bates is at- torney for the plaintiff.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-17
TW0(HINA
 AIR BASES
 ATTACKED
U. 5. Bombers Raid Jap. Occupied Ports of
 Hanoi, Hdiphong
(By Associated Press)

The Jap radio of Saigon reported that Haoi and Haiphong, Japanese occupied bases on the east coast of China in Tongking Province, were raided by members of the China based United States Air Force on August g.
 This report is without confirma- ton, however, from any Allied source.
 Tokyo broadcasts a report that Jap subs operating in Australian waters have sunk ten Allied vessels, totaling about 90,O00 tons, between mid-July and mid-August. This is also unconfirmed by Allied quarters.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-17
Patriots Off Bad
 (refe
Parachute Drill Mistaken for British Invdsion-
 Pay with Lives

LONDON, Aug. 17.-A number of Greek patriots on the island of Crete mistook a German parachute practice for a British invasion and tried to help by seizing the Candid airdrome.
 They paid with their lives, ac- cording to reports reaching the Greek Government in Exile here.
 Three hundred of the patriots are said to have been arrested and an undisclosed number have been shot,.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-17
NEW PRIORITY RATE
 GIVEN MINING MEN

Territorial Commissioner of Mines B. D. Stewart reported today that Wilbur Nelson, administrator of the Mining Branch of the War Pro- duction Board, has informed him that Order P-56 has been amended as follows:
 AHA ratings can be issued to holders of serial numbers for part of their quotas. The use of this highest civilian rating is granted to mining operators holding ser ial numbers for not more than 30 percent of the dollar value of their third quarter quotas which have been assigned.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-17
GAMES SATURDAY
 Pacific Coast League

San Francisco 4 Portland 6. Sacramento 13; Hollywood 2. San Diego 5; Oakland 0. Los Angeles 4; Seattle 8.
 National League Philadelphia 3, 3; New York 5, 4. Boston 4; Brooklyn 5. Pittsburgh 8, 8; Chicago 5, 2.
 American League New York l, 5; Philadelphia 3, g. Chicago 4, Detroit 2. Washington l, 6; Boston 2, T.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-17
4pIT(HERS FIGHT.DUEL5
 ON SUNDAY
Turpin, Gehrman Are Win. hing Hurlers for Rain-
 iers and Angels
(By Associated Press)

Seattle and Los Angeles split a doubleheader Sunday, both games being a pitchers duel. The Rain iers took the first game, which went 13 innings, and the Angels won the nightcap, seven innings. Hal Turpin and Paul Gehrman were the winning hurlers.
 San Francisco turned on the power Sunday to snatch a twin contest from Portland. Portland won the series however, three to two games.
 San Diego broke even in a doubleheader with Oakland Sun- day, the Oaks taking the opener and the Padres bounding back to take the nightcap.
 Sacramento and Hollywood split a doubleheader Sunday, the Sen ators taking the opener, but losing the nightcap. The teams broke even in the series, four games each.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-17
Mrs. Kett|eson, of
 Sitka, Is to Spend
 Two Weeks Visitino

Mrs. Theodore Kettleson, whose husband is well known property owner and civic leader of Sitka and foremr superintendent of the Pioneers Home, arrived in Juneau last night.
 Mrs. Kettieson is staying at the Gastineau Hotel during her visit in Juneau and expects to remain for about two weeks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-17
AUTO OWNERS WHO
 HAVEN'T PAID TAX
 ARE SUBJECT TO FINE

Automobile owners who have not yet purchased their Federal Motor Vehicle Use Tax Stamps were pre- sented with notices of such delin- quency by the local Deputy Col lector of Internal Revenue, and requested to call at his office today
Imperial Valley press., 1942-02-15

speaking at keyham in Devon
rcrt. H0rc- BeliSha described the
escape of German battle fleet
through the Dover Strait as "the
most significant event of the war
hecauSco We know now that our
own coastal waters are net inviol-
able and tiat our traditional sea-
power is incisively challenged"
In speech at Staines. in Mid.
dlcSeX. Edgar Louis Granville. Lib
eral National party. urged that q
ncW cabinet Of national union be
formed, composed Of ruthless
men"
NEED BEST LEADERS
Nothing else he said, will re-
the best leaders the empire can
produce. We need men like Sir
Stafford Cripps former ambasSa-
dor TO Russia who should take
their place now in such a cabinet
1t was indicated that Hore- Bell
Sha would lead searching queS-
tiCning of the government in the
house of commons. where Churchill
is expected to speak next week ir
defense of his cabinets handling
Of thu defense of Singauorc as Wei
as tho Dover straits battle.
Tho questions arc expected to
bear On why a more vigilant watch
was not kept of tho German ships
when they Wcrc trapped at BrcSt
and why a larger force was net
available to challenge them.
Critics also were expected to ask
why British ships such as the
Sunken Prince of Wales were more
vulnerable to torpedo and bombing
attack than the German Scharn-
horst
Horc- BcliSha hintcd at tho course
of the attack ca the government
when he said there must be 4
mighty and consolidated effort
made against the enemy without
delay and that the allies must strike
at the Japanese before there is SC
much blood letting from the vein
Of the empire that recuperativo
strength will be lacking at the
critical hour"
Political experts said a Shakeup ot
the cabinet was indicated although
1t was not believed that Churchill'S
overthrow was likely.
Greatest interest ccntcrcd OF
Grips, who has made a surprising
ly good impression on tho public
recently and has been talked OF
as a candidate for prime minister
SCAI 'S DEMANDED
The escape of a German fleet
past the English coast within
range OF shore guns. plus the des-
pcralc situation at Singapore
brought cyth the ultraconScrya-
tive Times into the chorus demand
ing thr ScalpS of members cf
ChurchillS government, if not that
of Churchill himself.
So bitter was the criticism that
Continued on Page g. Col -
Imperial Valley press., 1942-02-15
u. s. 10 Save Self
Through Australia
Says Anzac Leader
American Air Power
Will Win Battle of
Pacific, Aussie Holds

CANBERRA, Fc b. IA.
(UP) = United States air
power can and will win the
battle of the Pacific because
the battle for Australia may
very well decide the battle for Am
erica, Premier John Curtin predict
cd today to the United Press.
Curtin, who mas campaigned for
independent Australian air strength
and dcplored complete dependence
On the British to defend Singapore
and the south, always believed tina,
war for tho very existence of tho
down under" continent was incv-
table.
Today, with japanese pressing
on TO Singapore and japanese
troops and planes in the Neither
lands East Indies, less than SOC
miles away, Curtin is placing grca.
hope in the aid he expects from the
United States.
when I said that Australia look,
to America 1 meant that America
was inc major Allied power IN the
Pacific he said. Whatever Amer
lca docs in the Pacific war is Amer
!ca'S affair, but do point out that
the battle for America may very
we'll be won or lost by the way tho
battle for Australia goes.
Americans can and will save
America if Australia is saved"
Curtin. ST. was an editor and ;
reform advocate before he entered
parliament IA years ago. AS a unior
organizer he knows the rough az
tumble side of life both as a labo
leader and a politician.
He was out of the house for three
years and when he returned in 1913
he was firmly convinced that geog
raphical and Strategical factors mad,
Continued on Page Six, col 81
Imperial Valley press., 1942-02-15
Caiexico' Civic
Budget Reduced

CAIEX1CO. Feb. 1.-THE econ
omy program of The CalcXiC0
chamber Cf commerce bore fruit
when members recently adopted the
1912 budget of $5,934 which was
1863 less than tac amount spent
last year and $3.50 less than the
income last wear
Secretary Manager C. +. Roy.
podS gaid thr 1912 budget was S" =
869 loss than tho amount expended
by the organization two years ago.
At the first regular meeting of
the year, the members planned
their schedule for the comm :
months and discussed details of
management
Imperial Valley press., 1942-02-15

haees.
ne japanese o... 4ppear
T. bt attCup.I ter -'..
/ enc las am. - IT,
plSH tie Cai - afpuah
tic allied lines j. fsc sc.fLWc. triu
Pacific before rcmcnts a.
ready arriving could jrng alct
drive to a halt
Lates dispatohc -1oNcd
BATAlIA-JapanesI parachut-
iSts landed from more than 100
transport planes and apparently
numbering several thousand were
iropped on Sumatra Island near
the oil center OF Palembang and
Pladju. where they we're success
fully attacked and suffered many
casualties IN battle with the Dutch
defense t.rces who appeared to be
Successful II! the fiss phase of
f,-hting
The PalemDang attack was the
western prong OF the pincrrs aimed
AT the allied supreme headquarters
on Java and the Soerbaja naval
base The eastern prorg apparent
y had taken the south Borneo
Port of Bandjermasin and both
ends of the pincers were now about
$50 to 300 miles. from their goal
SINGAPORE-British Imperial
still were fighting a last man bat
Tic I'm defense of Singapore town.
throwing back furious Japanese
air. tank and artillery attacks The
Tokyo radio reported again that
tho japanese had entered Sing
apore and were pushing toward
the harbor I'm heavy hand to hand
fighting while artillery shelled the
town, but the Singapore radio still
broadcast It's defiance
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. cporte d
strong allied reinforcements. in
cluding hundreds of RAF planes
and some flying fortresscS. As well
as Chinese soldiers had lotncd in
the defense of Burma. where re-
rcwed Japanese attacks had brok-
en- across the SalWeeu river at
Paan as we'll as at Martaban
The latest RanCuOn COmmunlquc
indicated that the British front
was holding at paan after heavy
fighting and that tho Japanese
had suffered severe casualties. Raj
planes heavily bombed tho jap, II
Ccc near Moulmein and elsewhere.
Arrival of reinforcement at the
vital sectors of the Far Eastern
front was indicated In several dis
patches An Australian broadcast
! reported that AnzacS had reached
Java to aid in the defeuSc of that
island Chungking radio reported
that American forces also were on
the island, although Washington
described them as part of the prev
! iously announced aerial units rath-
er than an expeditionary force.
The situation in Java, however
was acknowledged as grave al
though dozens" of japanese para
chutists we're killed in the first
Sumatra attack.
More than 100 japanese trans
port planes accompanied by fight
erS we're said by the Dutch TO have
Eeen used in the invasion of Sum-
atra, landing at three points not
lar from Palembang. which IS on
the southeast corner of the island
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Imperial Valley press., 1942-02-15
Jap PARATR00PS LAUNCH INDIES ATTACK
; Planes Missinq
In SD. Mountains

SAN DIEGO, Feb. IA. up
Eleventh naval district announc-
ed today that three single-seater
fighter planes are missing on a
routine flight from Tucson, Ariz.
to San Diego.
An intensive aerial and ground
search is being conducted in the
Laguna mountains so miles east
of San Diego, the navy said.
Sheriff's deputies, CCC youths
and navy crash crews coOperatcd
in the ground search, while
planes from the North Island
naval air station explored the
district from the air.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-02-15

The governor said the measure
was taken Ito enable compliance
by fishermen with naval require
mcnts and also to avoid a shortage
of fish production for tho army, the
navy, and the general public"
He admitted 1t Is true that tn
fish and game commission has no
authority 70 change the statutes
regulating fishing any more than
the industrial welfare commission
or the labor commission has the
authority TO change tho laws rcgn-
lating the workin2 laws of labor"
But. he said. suspension OF en-
forccmcnt on certain laws Ia, been
made in some instances when OF
necessity TO meet state and national
defense requirements during this
emergency with which believe the
attorney general and the public Wlll
agree"