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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-10-26
news BUG,
BIG news

NEW ORLEANS-Joe the news
bug is becoming legend on the
news desk of the Times Picayune
here. a desk that has exploded
MANY legends but never before fig
ured in one.
Editor John Mcclure is credited
with discovering Joe was a news
bug. He says Joe came around one
night and examined the copy very
carefully and Hoped lopsidedly oil
to his hole. "A big news story broke
five minutes later on one OF the
fighting fronts" Mcclure says.
Lists Joe's Scoops
Since then, Mcclure has kept
date book ON Joe's scoops. which
he says include.
l. The sinking of both the Hood
and the Bismarck.
2. The Atlantic conference.
3. Germanys invasion of Greece,
and other topflight stories.
Generally brief with his Vlslts'
Joe hung around three days on one
occasion. Later" Mcclure says
gravely, when Washington released
the story, we learned the Atlantic
conference lasted exactly three days
the same three days the bug re-
fused to go to bed"
The men on the desk point out
that Joe's feats are singular be-
cause "he doesn't come around
unless there's news in the air
They point out too, Joe is on hand
when the event occurs, often days
before Washington releases the in
formation.
Never Been Fooled Yet
When the bug turns up from
his private resting place these men
begin crowding expectantly into
The Associated Press wire room,
waiting for the bulletins to break"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-10-26

I'VE have yet to be disappointed,
they say unsmilingly.
Roark Bradford, well-known au-
thor and a friend of McClure's
has seen Joe covering a story, ano
was once moved to write a news
bit for the Picayune on the bugs
uncanny talent and poise under
pressure.
Joe is described as having the
head of an ant and the body OF a
wasp. When excited, he rubs his
forelegs together. The boys agree
he is not one Joe, but a family OF
Joes, which they say makes the
situation even more unusual.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-10-26

more must be marked by the retailer
with tag or label showing the
quality (Class l or IL and the dol
lars-and-cents selling price OF the
used article.
Specific dollars-and-cents ceilings
previously were established for used
household mechanical refrigerators,
typewriters, vacuum cleaners, do
nestle washing machines, metal coil
and flat bedsprings, tires and tubes,
and egg cases.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-10-26
WILLIAM GEDDES
IS Now SERGEANT

Word has been received of the
promotion of William M. Geddes to
the rank of Sergeant. Young Geddes
is stationed in the Aleutians aboard
an army crash boat
Sgt. Geddes is the grandson of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Geddes of
juneau, and was graduated from
the Juneau High School two years
ago.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-10-26
MRS PAuLsoN NORTH

Mrs. Joe Paulson former resident
of Juneau when Mr. Paulson was
movie house manager, pa sse d
through Juneau last night enroute
to Haines to visit friends. Mr.. Paul
son died several years ago and Mrs.
Paulson has been operating a fufiu-
ture store in Portland Oregon.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-10-26
HOAR BACK
FROM KETCHIKAN

Violet Hoar, Health Education
Supervisor with the Territorial De-
partment of Health, returned by
plane from Ketchikan yesterday
She has spent the past two and
one-half weeks visiting schools in
that district, as we'll as group meet
ings in connection with Health
Education.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-10-26
MRS. VIC POWER TO
FAIRBANKS BY PLANE

Mrs. Vic Power, Acting Deputy
Administrator for the War Finance
Committee, flew to Fairbanks yes
terday with PAA. She expects also
to spend some time in Anchorage
and will be away several days.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1943-10-26
TWO SURPRISE
ATTA(k5MADE
ON JAP BASE
Continued from Page One)

in the Southwest Pacific in the last
two weeks to more than 700 planes.
Allied losses on the two raids Sat-
urday and Sunday were two Light
ming fighters and two Mitchell
bombers but crews of the Mitchells
were saved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17

Canned vegetables.
 Canned fruit and vegetable juices
 Canned soups, cliN sauce and catsup.
 The net weight contents of every can or jar is printed on the label. Don't count containers holding less than 8 ounces.
 Don't count canned or glassed foods you put Up yourself.
 Don't count canned olives, can. ned meat, or fish, pickles, relish, jeuies, jams, preserves, spaghetti, t1acaroni or noodles.
 Don't count dried or frozen foods. C You are now ready to i'll out
 the form.
 First, under the heading Coffee, 2 in the blank space at the right of number 1, write in the number of pounds of coffee you had on hand November 28, less 1 pound for every member of the family, 14 years of age or older. You were told to make note of coffee on hand November 28 when coffee rationing began. If VAAOAV o4V AAVC 4ACMAuCEb VI yUuE family = Pop, Nom, Grandpa, a boy of l8 and a girl of 12 - you would be entitled to have four pounds of coffee on hand. If you had only one pound or less for each person over IA, you would print big 70" in the blank space, or write "None." If you had six pounds of coffee on hand and there were four members of your family over 14, you would enter in the blank space the figure "2."
 If you have lost your November 28 inventory of coffee on your shel. yes, or if you can't remember it, they'll probably ask you to guess.
 Second, enter in the blank space at the right of question 3, the num- Der of people in your household over IA years of age for whom a War Ration Book No. was issued. In the flve-member family given above as an example, the number
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
A Culbertson System FOR VICTORY IN WAR
From The Readers Digest

Ely Culbertson, known to millions for his system of contract bridge, has devised a new system-to win the war and stabilize the peace. Clubs rather than hearts would be trumps, since Culbertson believes more in controlled force than in the innate goodness of man. He admits that his plan, on which he has been working since 1889, is neither the Brotherhood of Man nor @ guar antee of Eternal Peace, but he tn- sists that 1t is realistic and puts war into straitjacket tighter than any yet devised. Culbertson out- lines his idea in the February issue of Readers Digest.
 He says neither President Roose- welt, nor Winston Churchill. nor any other world statesman has stated a specific and comprehensive plan for peace because two great dilemmas confound them. The first is. how to create an international govern. ment strong enough to maintain order in the world, yet at the same time avoid interference with the freedom of proud sovereign nations. The second is, how to disarm illdi- vidual nations 50 as to create a powerful world police force. yet at the same time keep this police force from becoming an instrument of tyranny, or from breaking up through internal dissension between national governments.
 To resolve these dilemmas, Cul- bertson offers detailed plan of his own. He proposes: A World Fed- eration, subdivided into II Regional Federations, of which the United States and the 20 Latin-Ainerican Republics would be one. The losers would be represented, as well as the winners. Germany would be in North European Federation along, with Austria, the Netherlands. Scan. dinavia and Finland: Italy would be in a Latin-European Federation with France. Spain. Portugal and Belgium: and Japan, stripped of all her conquests. would be Federation by herself. Each state would be free to join 0g not-og could Join any neighboTing Federation.
 A World President would be chosen from each Regional FedeF. atlon ln turn, beginning with the American Federation, for a single term of six years. From each of tho li Regional Federations would be chosen one World Trustee. 4 World Court of ii members would inter. pFet the Federation Consultation.
 But Culbegta0n points 0lit, this would not be a super 00veEns n,enl." one one of the NedaFallenh powers would bs enforeenble by miis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17

to enter would be "4". The 12-year- old daughter would have a book for sugar, but could get no coffee. Third, figure out the number of cans of goods you're entitled to have on hand. Suppose your February q inventory shows that you have on the pantry shelves four cans O. fruits, eight cans of vegetables, six cans of vegetable juice, five cans of soup, one jar of chili sauce and three bottles of catsup.
 That adds up to 27 units. All right, there are i've members of the typi- cal family as listed above. They're entitled to have on hand five cans per person, or a total of 25. So, in the blank space at the right of question 3, the correct figure to en- ter would be "2". (27 minus 25.)
 Fourth, put in the blank space opposite question 4, the number of persons for whom you are making application for Book No. 2. In the family example given, the number would be "5."
 Finally, print the names of the members of Syour family, and op- posite each name put the serial number appearing on the War Ra- ton Book Mo- 1 issued for that per- son.
 Sign your name and put in the address, and then you're all set to go to register for your Book No. 2 Be sure to take this consumer dec- laration form with you, and also the War Ration Book No. for every person for whom you're ape plying for @ Book No. 2. If you don't take the Book with you, you won't be given a Book 2.
 As warning, note that the pen- alty for making a false statement on this form is 10 years imprison- ment, or $10,0o0 fine, or both.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
IN. Y. ARCHBISHOP
 TO VISIT POPE.
Most Rev. Francis Spell-
 man Granted Safe Con- duct to Vatican

Madrid, Feb. IT = (U.P.) Fran. els J. Spellman, archbishop of New York, has been granted safe con- duct to Vatican City by the Italian government and leaves today for conferences with Pope Plus.
 Elated over the opportunity to visit the Pope, whom he has not seen since 1883, Spellman told the United Press he did not expect his visit to exceed 10 days and that he would pause again in Madrid upon his return.
 Spellman goes to the Holy See with a well-informed background, having talked with nose high off, cials in the Spanish Catholic Hier- archy, as well as with Generalissimo Francisco Franco and Foreign Min. iSter General Count Francisco Co., meg De Jordana. He also possesses positive picture of the United States war efforts and aims.
 (Many observers believe Spell mans second visit in Spain, upon his return from the Vatican, may be to impress the Pope's point of view regarding the war more fully upon Spain's leaders. Spain is pre- dominately Roman Catholic and the Pope's opinion is @ powerful influence.)
 The archbishop will De obliged to spend tonight in Barcelona where the Italian commercial plane upon which he is travelling makes a cus- tomary halt, arriving in Rome to- morrow.
 The Italian government granted facilities identical to those given Myron Taylor, President Roosevelt's s personal ambassador to the Holy See, last Autumn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
Salvation Army Ready
 For Big Offensive"
Personnel Cleared for Service United States Troops
 Go Into Action on Various Fronts

Beacon Falls, Conn, February i7. = "1n the preparation of the swing from defense to offense in World War No. 3 The Salvation Army is gearing its personnel to meet the increased demands" declared Frank E. Bronson, who will head the Sal vation Army Annual Appeal for funds in Beacon Falls and district. salvation Army history made in 1917-1S has been repeated with the officers of the well known and highly regarded Christian Army having already landed on foreign shores to ensure for the boys on fighting fronts a home from home'." In Australia the Salvation Army Red Shield Clubs have been won over from "tea and biscuits" to coffee and doughnuts" at the in- siStance of the American Soldier. Frank E. Bronson, will be ably as- sisted by William o. Gruber, who
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17

ltary Ineans-the prohibition and prevention of war. Culbertson says 1t would be not so much rigid gov- ernment as Q peace trust" in which every nation deposits only its right to wage war, in return for the right to be defended against aggression.
 To make sure that the World Po~ lice Force never can become 8 tyr- annical Praetorian Guard, Culbert. son would divide 1t into two parts National Contingents, held in re" serve in the country of their ori- gin according to a strict quota prin- ciple. and a Mobile Corps. which would be like the cops on the beat, first to move against an aggressor. Both would be maintained and paid for by the World Federation gov" ernment, but the National Contin- gents would be subject to the World Federation'S orders only in the emergency of war. The Mobile Corps. on the other hand, would be the World Governments own army, under its orders at all times. It would be recruited from the smaller nations only and would be concen- trated at strategic bases. usually islands, commanding areas of pos sible trouble. It would consist of 9 per cent of the worlds military strength, but it would be stronger than any of the National Contin- gents, of which the United States with 20 per cent of the worlds mili- tary strength. would be the largest. Britain and Russia would have 15 per cent each.
 Culbertson says it is certain that the National Contlngents. being quartered in their own lands. will never turn against their mother country to further any illegal action by the World Government. He says 1t is equally certain that the Mobile Corps. recruited from those nations whose very existence depends on the World Federation. will always be on the Federation's side.
 To the question, "How can we start laying the foundation now7" Culbertson replies that the leading United Nations can proclaim the World Federation and invite neutral cations to Join. The charter mem. bers, be says. can call on the Axis nations to get rid Of their dictator. ships. give up their loot, and come into a world Government in which they will have an honorable and equal share. Such R prospect for the Vanquished, culbertson says. might mean the saving of hundreds of lhousands of Allied lives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17

will act as treasurer, and the fol- lowing influential citizens of Bea- con Falls and District. F. 0. Cur tiss, Mrs. John J. Donahue, B. Gruber and John J. Lee. A quota of $400 has been set as the objective of the campaign, and the chairman, treasurer, and sponsoring commit tee are confident of success.
 Letters of appeal have been mailed to the many friends of the Salvation Army stating: The Sal vation Army in America has been on 8 war footing with its seven- teen hundred centers of service throughout the land ready to serve the civilian defense while maintain ing services to the needy, the spirit ually destitute and great numbers of young people in whom they build character and moral strength.
 This work must be maintained. No welfare work has finer tradi- tion enither in war or peace. That tradition not only is maintained in this war; 1t is being excelled.
 The Salvation Army's 18,000 cen- ters of service throughout the world are helping on every front where democracy is fighting tyranny. On every enbattled home front 1t is doing its part; in wrecked and ravaged lands from which freedom temporarily has been exiled 1t min- isters to victims of intolerable cruel ty and oppression.
 Each year at this time we are asked to help the Salvation Army. Let US in this critical year do our utmost to help meet the tasks again imposed upon 1t.
 Every dollar will be spent for real need in a manner worthy of our faith, in part locally as here tofore.
 This annual campaign now in progress is distinctly separate from the campaigns being conducted by the U. s. O. of which the Salva- tion Army is a member agency. US.O. funds meet orly the ex- penses incurred at the U.S.O. units located adjacent to the large mili- tary camps throughout the cour1- try. They do not carry the entire financial load of Salvation Army war work, for the Salvation Army is already serving on war fronts as yet unreached by the U.S.O. The many hospitals and institu- tions of the Salvation Army which are operated by public subscriptions are feeling the impact of war which always causes 8 lowering of moral standards in some brackets.
 Because of a shortage of man power 1t would be appreciated if those friends of the Salvation Army who can, would make their returns by mail and thereby save the time of the solicitor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17

"The weapon of right is on our side and 1t cannot be destroyed" Dr. Peter Velesis, former Lithu- anian diplomat and son of Lithu- anian's first ambassador to the United States, stated, urging con- tinued fighting for freedom and re- moval of Lithuania's subjugation. Praising President Roosevelt as the greatest leader of the world. he stated the President will lead into victory for America and with 1t the world will return to order again and Lithuania and all other con- quered countries will be able to resume their rightful places in the cultural world.
 Lithuania's Achievements
 A history of Lthuania's develop ment was traced to pr. Kasimir Pakstas, director of tie Lithuanian Cultural Institute of New York. He spoke of the strides in agriculture, industry, and culture made by the nation since 1t independence was declared, expressing the hope the development may be resumed again following successful elimination of the war.
 Greetings from the city were ex- tended by City Controller Neil F. Maloney, who praised the efforts of the Lithuanian community and urged continued waging of the fight on the home front by more pur- chases of war bonds and increased participation in civilian defense projects.
 Other speakers included Mrs. Mi- chael Devenis, sister of Dr. Velesis, Rev. Joseph J. Valantiejus, pastor of St. Joseph's church, Alexander J, Aleksis, president of the Fedora tion of St. Joseph's church societies which sponsored the meeting, and Attorney Clarence V. Balanda. Tax Commissioner John w. Jenusaitis served as master of ceremonies,
 A musical program was rendered by the parish choir, under the ,di- rection of Professor Aleksis, with Adele Greblunas, Marcelle AndrikiS Joan and Adele Lusas, Alexander Markus, and Peter Lazauskas as soloists. The "Star -Spangled Ban ner" was sung by the gathering.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
Resolution

13SSOAAANASaA
 The resolution, which was pre- sented by Mir. Balanda and will be be sent to the President and various other national dignitaries, is as fcl- lows:
 Whereas, the Republic of Lthu- ania has been the victim of double aggression of totalitarian forces and now is under the German terror and exploitation, and,
 Whereas, February l8, 1943, is designated as the 18th anniversary of the independence of Lthuanians and,
 Whereas, during the period of independence, Lithuanian's eco. homie, cultural, and national achievements were many times greater than during the century of foreign domination, and,
 Whereas, Americans of Lthu- anian descent have always supported the principles of democracy and freedom and always have pledged their uncompromising loyalty to the United States of America, and,
 Whereas, the Americans of Lithuanian descent have sincerely believed in and supported the four freedoms of the Atlantic Charter,
 "Now, therefore, we Americans of Lithuanian descent residing in Wa terbury pledge all our answering support to the American forces fighting for the liberation of en- slaved nations and to the chief of the American government, Presi- dent Franklin D. Roosevelt, leading us to victory upon the uncondi- tional surrender of our enemies and bringing peace with justice, and freedom for Lithuanian as well as for all other independent nations"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
WALLINCFORD
 REPORT IN ERROR

Wallingford, Conn, February 1T (tP) -- An attorney for School Superintendent Charles A. Elkema arrested on charges of falsifying the number of school days held last year, said today the school report was an 'inadvertent error, subse- quently approved by the State Board of Education and the local boartl".
 Tho statement came from Meri- den Mayor Francis R. Danaher, en- gagged as counsel for Elkema., FL kerna was arrested by Q state pO- licemaa on charges of falsely rec porting that school sessions were held l80 days in l942 when actually school met only 177 days.
 At Hartford, State Education Commissioner Alonzo Grace said the State Board of Education has not filed any charges against Eikema, and would not.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17

dividual making application for War Ration Book 2 to i'll in the form at home during leisure moments. And by taking the completed form to the registration certers, during the week of February 22-27, much time will be saved. Standing in line will be reduced to Q minimum.
 The form announced by OPA headquarters and the local ration. ing boards today Is comparatively simple and is largely self explana- tory, as shown in the proof present. cd here with. Only four blank spaces have to be filled in, plus a list of names of persons for whom applications for Ration Book 2 are being made.
 The steps which everyone filling in the form should take are as fol- lows:
 A Out out this copy of the Con- H' suiner Declaration from today's newspaper.
 R on February 21, go to your " pantry and count all cans, jars and bottles containing 8 ounces or more of the following foods which you have bought in a store:
 Canned fruits (including spiced friits).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
How TO Fill Out War Ration Book No. q
ny PETER EDISON

Waterbury washington Correspondent
 
 to The Waterbury Democrat of the form for Consumer Dec
  evey person Ration covering raoned is shown in the adjoining columns This the time the presented rationing for first distribution through newspapers Decision to permit the papers public recognition of the fact that newspapers reach practically ndd- na United states therefore
  By presenting from through @
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
Resolution Petitions
 For Justice, Freedom
Local Lithuanians Observing Independence"
 Mother Land Pledge Allegiance to America

Local Lithuanans last night pledged full support to the countrys effors expressing the belief that free through complete victory for the democratic nations resolution expressing their faith was adopted unar mouy during exercises held last night at St. Josephs Hall in commemoration of the 18th anniversary of the Lthu anian declaration of independence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
KAPLAN AWARDED
 SCIENCE DEGREE

A bachelor of science degree in economics has been bestowed on Eugene H. Kaplan, son of MT. and Mrs. Lewis Kaplan of 43 Sheldon street by the Wharton school of the University of Pennsylvnia. Kaplan was fraternity brother in the AL pha Epsilon Pi society, a member of the varsity swimming team, and was associated with the Choral so- ciety. He is a member of the Air Corps reserve, having taken a civil ian pilot training course and receiv- ing his pilots license.
 England faces a shortage of cigars and cigarettes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
LIEUT.. KELSEY TO
 BE CLUBS GUEST

The Mir. and Mrs. Club of Second Congregational Church will have as their guests of honor tonight at the parish house. Lieut.. and Mrs. James Q. Kelsey. An invitation has been extended to parents and rela. tives of parish men in the service to bring letters received from them. The program will be opened with hymns and worship service, after which Mrs. Beatrice ". Freethy, soprano. will Sing and Norman R. Reed will play tie flute.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17

STATES BORDERS UNCHANGED PennSylvania's eastern and vest ern borders have remained un- changed since the time of William Penn's original grant of this terri tory from King Charles II of Eng land in 1881.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-17
BATTLE OF, MIDWAY
 SHOWN iN PICTURES

At Q meeting Of Euclid lodge Os Masons in the Masonic temple last niahl, motion pictures Were pre-. hsnfed by William H. Frey AhoNing the landing og American forces in Africa and tlla thrilling battle Of a2seMaN.