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The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-06
For Sensible Taxes
Cincinnati Enquirer

Of late a tendency has been evident in Congress streamline and simplify the hodgepodge tax ture of the Federal Government. The proposed elimination of the Victory Tax" and its embodiment elsewhere in the income tax setup is along this line.
 Certainly there is need for such action. As we need tell no taxpayer, the present Federal revenue arrangement is veritable crazy-qut pattern of income victory excise taxes social security taxes, pay-as- -you-go taxes and whatnot.
 The average taxpayer (and most of those above ''averageD constantly baffled by Federal tax forms, with their demands for multiple arithmetic calculations It to be expected for instance that there would be sonic confusion in the change-over from delayed income tax payment to the pay as-you- go plan ordered by Congress last spring, but it was confusion compounded Most of those who attempted to fill them out without expert assistance were stranded somewhere between the Victory Tax calcu- laton and Secretary of the Treasury Henry A. Nor genthaus scarcely lucid explanation of what should be done.
 Neither Congress nor the Treasury Department which should work together in such matters-has done very good job of revenue bill drafting Each in it's way, has shied away from obvious neces- sities has been swayed by peculiar preudices, and has proceeded chiefly with an eye to political conse- quences That is why do not have sales tax main of That is why most tax bills recently have been sugar-coated with arrange mentS for postwar credits and whatnot
 The Victory Tax ranging much lower in the brackets covered than the regular income tax, has spread the base of tax structure much wider than ever before, and this is desirable thing. If it is replaced, we can only hope that Congress will have the courage to expand the base of the income tax, and not follow the old political line of tacking the top of an already top-heavy tax structure.
 A few Congressmen seemingly have the notion that taxes should be cut out and not replaced-that the streamlining of our tax structure should be merely pruning process. For the most part, this cheap political opportunism We only court fiscal disaster if do not hold the Federal wartime deficit to the lowest figure possible.
 You can't fight strictly on L O. US There are now some 47000,000 persons the Federal payroll, directly indirectly counting the armed forces and everyont employed in industries. The cost is frghtful. and feat of political legerdemain meet it. It takes dollars. And there should be an orderly sensible procedure for raising them.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-06

Turkey is to claim world attention. It's chart shows a drift to decisive events which will be fortunate for the United Nations. Needed bases may be obtained Strong leaders will develop in crisis revealing trend toward the democracies., To- day there may be special demands upon the strategy of our generals and hard. going in important offen- sive actions, The stars presage ad- ded glory for American fighters who are to set a record of utmost sig nificance for the future Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of promotions land advancement. Women should be fortunate in their financial trans actions.
 Children born on this day prob |ably will have strong characters and definite talents. They have the promise of success after hard work land disappointments.
 Copyright, 1943)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-06
DISCUSSION GROUP OF U5O TO APPEAR,
 METHODIST CHURCH


 "A corporal of the last war is trying to run the world today" was a remark made recently by think ing man. What the privates and corporals of this present war are thinking is highly important for it will not be many years before they are setting the policies for the world.
 The citizens of Juneau will be given an opportunity to learn what soldiers are thinking on given subject at the Methodist Church to- morrow evening at o'clock. The Discussion Group, one of the reg ular features of the USO program, will conduct their discussion in pub lie on the theme, What Is the Re- sponsibility of the Church Now and After the War"
 At this time when we nave been giving to the National War Drive many are interested in knowing
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-06

We can be that much attention will be paid to safety and comfort factors in design including elimination of blind spots and reflections in wind shield mounting and location efficient trans missions and to greater accessibility for radiator and battery servcing The experts appear to be largely of the opinion that horsepower in of 100 is required and that engine design for speeds above sixty miles hour is not essential for the average automobile, provided good acceleration and per formance in the lower speed ranges be assured. The automotive engineers see challenge to their abilities in a motoring in which they believe economy and efficiency will be at a premium
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-06
Publications Hop
 Held Last Night

Honoring the school publications of Alaska, was the theme of the annual hop held last evening in the Juneau High School Gym. Remnants signifying the schools of the Terri tory hung over the dancers, and the bleachers were covered with the school newspapers published in AL aska. Two large maps six feet square, drawn by Joyce Smith and Don Daigler, were also part of the colorful decorations.
 Lighting effects were handled by Frank Dufresne and Dan Hunger ford.
 Acting as chaperones for the dance were Mrs. John Lowell, MT and Mrs. Warner, MT, and Mrs. Hungerford, Mrs J, P Williams and Mrs. Frank Dufresne.
 The committees in charge were :: Decorations, Doug Gregg, chairman, with Eileen Hellan and Betty Lou Hared; entertainment. Elsie Con- rad, chairman, assisted by Marlin Feero, Buddy Hunter, Don Pegues and Eugene Anderson; chaperones, Colleen Hellan, chairman, with Thelma McCorkle and Lois Stand afer.
 The excellent music was furnished by Lillian Uggen's Orchestra, and Lillian herself obliged with a vocal number "Whoopie." A fine crowd turned out and the receipts will be used to defray expenses in con- nection with the J-Bird and Totem, school publications.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-06
MONDAY. NOVEMBER 8

Adverse planetary influences rule today unfavorable to labor. It. is not an suspicious date for signing contracts or agreements of any sort.
 HEART AND HOME: Women are under a direction of stars which causes them to dwell upon sorrows and to lose interest in work. Under this configuration discipline is important. Religion will bring so- lace to many who are weary of the war and it's sacrifices. There is an aspect encouraging criticism of public policies and leading person. ages. A positive mental attitude is imperative. Fears and apprehen- sions must be denied entrance to the mind. a. f4x s
 BUSINESS AFFAIRS: Bankers are to meet extraordinary problems at the end of the year when inter national financial affairs demand courageous policy on the part of the United States Government. Our seemingly inexhaustible wealth and endless resources will awaken envy while they encourage great expecta- tions for continuing aid to foreign war victims. Plans or outlines for trade agreements in peacetime will cause wide discussion and reveal conflicting opinions. Shortages of fuel for the Winter will increase earlier anxieties among house. holders.
 NATIONAL ISSUES: Thousands of nurses may be needed by civil ians in the coming Winter when there may be epidemics of many sortss American girls who have been slow in enlisting in the services must now turn to hospital training, | for new nurses will be required as never in any previous time. The birth date may drop slightly for a few weeks but will then rise great ly, it is forecast. Care of the aged will present demands, for there will be much illness. and many deaths in the Winter, the seers prophecy. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-06
HOROSCOPE l "The stars incline
 bat do not compel"
SUNDAY. NOVEMBER

Benefic aspects dominate today but there is an evil portent read as presaging possible bad news con corning some phase of the World War
 HEART AND HOME: Increase of interest in literature will be con- spicuous in coming months. Es- cape from war consciousness as well as knowledge concerning war issues will be sought in books, and maga- zines. Men and women in all branches of national service will vie with civilians in their desire to ob- tain the latest publications. Again authors of the past will receive at tention and private libraries should be culled for books that will appeal to the man in uniform. This is a time when the broadest possible cir culation should be assured for worthwhile printed matter.
 BUSINES SS AFFAIRS: Early Christmas shopping will bring large profits to merchants in all parts of the United States. Human nature will be revealed among recipients of high wages who will indulge in lux uries Purchasers of jewels and furs will be numerous, despite persistent appeals to the public for the need of wise economies Patronage of night clubs and restaurants will be extensive this season. Theatres also will prosper, it is forecast.
 NATIONAL ISSUES: Conflicting opinions, political and economic, will be much publicized in coming weeks, due to planetary influences that encourage unwise use of words. Subtle fifth-column efforts will contribute to the tendency of we'll meaning citizens. to express their ideas, many of which will be inspir- ed by transformation regarding in- ternational relations. s
 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Greater regimentation with the possible conscription of manpower for war industries is. forecast for the United States. While the na- tion is proving it's splendid fighting power on various battlefronts, civil ians will demand more and more voice in the administration of in- ternal affairs. In Washington the President and the Congress will face serious problems, many of which could have been avoided by wise foresight.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of steady ad- vancement but love affairs should be postponed. Quarrels must be avoided with special caution.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be fortunate throughout their lives. They should be un- usually clever and talented.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-06
20 YEARS AGO fHE FIT EMPIRE
NOVEMBER 6, 1923

NOVEMBER of the
 
  who had the majority Special musical School  regular meeting scheduled To examine mining claims the vicinity of Dunn Wilson, Seattle and Stewart from Seattle
  to spend week He accompanied of five completed Lumber Mills and the big sailing ship be lowed the the Australia lumber, all the local mill showing Shop which local Elks Lodge. E. operated this day
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-06
Daily Lessons in English v %g. [. GORDON

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-06
HEALTH COUNCIL TO
 HEAR DR. HAYS TALK

Ff ,.
 Dr. George Hays, executive of- ficer of the Territorial Department of Health, will speak informally Monday night at the regular meet ing of the Gastineau Channel Health Council.
 His subject will include possible developments in public health be- ing discussed by agencies inter- ested in Alaska.
 All members of the council are urged to attend the session. which VIII begin at 8 o'clock in the Health Center of the Territorial Building.
 Sicily is 90 miles from Africa two from Europe.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-06
MARTHA SOCIETY
 10 GIVE NIGHT
 BAZAAR NOV. 1l

The Martha Society held it's reg ular business meeting in the Nor thern Light Presbyterian Church parlors yesterday afternoon, with Mrs. Josephine Boyd and Mrs. Ralph Wright as hostesses.
 At the meeting, plans were made for the annual bazaar, November l9, when the Marthas will innovate night bazaar beginning at o'clock, this giving the office women an opportunity to do their Christmas buying.
 In connection with the bazaar. a dessert and coffee. sale will be held, giving husbands accompanying their wives to the sale, an extra induce ment.
 A donation was made to the Ma tional War Fund at the session yesterday, and guests during the afternoon were Mesdames Kraft, Warfield, Shellworth and Hardin.
 BUY WAR BONDS
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-06
LOOK and LEARN sy c. GORDON

l. What is the oath? rattles rattlesnakes are B. In what three States Yellowstone How miles there the earths According ANSWERS:
 When undergoing bankruptcy takes oath without available
  B. In Montana, Idaho, Wyoming ls7O00oOo
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-06
HAPPY BIRTHDAY

NOVEMBER 6
 Ernest Ehler Frances Doogan Harry Murray Joe Michaelson Mrs. George Bryson Mrs, Matt Hahn Alfred Brown Harold Gubranson Olaf Christensen Paul Bloedhorn NOVEMBER ' Mrs. Fred Turpin G. A. Baldwin
 J. C.. Cooper Mrs. Thresa Satire Dora JudsOn
 Eugene Hulk Logan E. Hughes Fred Schmitz William J. Markle
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-06
FIUDLKN lIluULIIL ROBERTA LEE

Q. What is the correct baked potatoes?
 They should served with which the skin
 e. Where the bdegroom's the wedding breakfast?
 She should be seated the right of the brides father
 How much the should A. Only the fingertips, hand time.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-06

what the USO does. Here is an opportunity to see and hear the boys at their recreation under this fine auspices.
 Miss Ruth Brooks will preside at the piano
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-06
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned having been duly ap- pointed administrator of the estate of DANIEL HUTTEL, deceased, that all persons are required with in six months from the date of the first publication of this notice, to present their claims, with the proper vouchers, against said estate to the administrator, Mayo ". Raney, Haines, Alaska.
 Dated at Haines. Alaska, this 4th day of October, 1943.
 MAYO V. RANEY,
 .sss.s, Administrator. First publication October 16th, 1943 Last publication November, 9th, 1943
 adv
 LADIES OF THE MOOSE Regular Meeting tonight Oct 6
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-06

Weather report: High, 54: low, 41.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-06
LADIES OF THE MOOSE

Regular Meeting tonight Oct. 6 at pm. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-06

Special musical numbers by the Juneau High School Orc members of Associat regular meeting scheduled this night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-09
SCRAP TIRE Pile
DAMAGED BY FIRE
Lightning Blamed for Sum
day Blaze at Naugatuck
Chemical Company

Naugatuck, Aug. 9-The Nauga--
tuck fire department and the Chem
ical Co. fire unit combined to battle
a blaze Sunday afternoon when
lightning set fire to pile OF scrap
tires on the property of the Nauga-
tuck Chemical Co. near the corner
of Spencer and Cherry SITS.
The fire, which occurred In the
northeast corner of the lot, on which
piles of used tires are kept, did lit
tie damage, it was learned today.
The fire started about 4:55 p m,
and Chief Edward Weaving of the
Chemical co. nc department said
1t definitely was caused by bolt OF
lightning as the bolt was seen to
strike the tire pile which was about
20 feet in height.
The blaze was brought under con-
troll In about As minutes but the
Naugatuck fire department trucks
did not return until 7:cJ and after
that Chemical Co. firemen continued
to play water on the smoldering
rubber.
A large crowd of spectators gath
cred to watch the fire and some were
drenched as a second shower sud-
denly occurred.
Mr.. Rice praised the quick work
of both departments and attributed
the fact that the blaze was brought
under control quickly TO their speed
In getting to the scene.
A New Haven railroad freight
locomotive was also damaged when
q bolt of lightning struck a large
branch several inches In diameter,
In toppling Its knocked down high
tension wires and fell across the
railroad tracks, This tree was on
the state highway bank on North
Church street, overlooking the
tracks. The train struck the branch
and was delayed two hours,
In falling the branch dragged
down numerous wires OF the main
feeder limo which supplies power TO
the factories. also 10 Union City,
The crossbars OF the pole In the VI
entity were snapped by the falling
branch
The Eastern Malleable Iron Co
VIVA tHttFtiJ WtNtf'Ah I''Ntt ~ WV
result Of the breaking NJ the high
tension wires and although the
Nsugatuek Chemical Co, and the
w. 4. Rubber footwear plants had
lights. they had no other power,
An oiiicial OF tho Connecticut
Tight A. Power Co. said the sevefing
of the hlgh tension wires near
North Church ~, Affected the Union
City area ana the factories but said
that other trouble was tha cause OF
much OF tho West side being with
out lights. Just what this trouble
was could not b. learned
Although four service crews were
put 10 work repairing the damage,
Union City was minus liRhtA until
3 q. m. this morning.
n was the most damaging cleo.
tricai storm that has hit Naugatuck
6severai yearA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-09
DEATH REMOVES
MICHAEL FOLEY
Naugatuck Resident for 40
Years to Be Inferred
Wednesday Morning

Naugatuck, Aug. 9.-Michael Fo-
ley Of 81 Cliff street, resident fcs
40 years, died early this morning at
st. Mary's hospital, Waterbury, af-
ter short illness.
Besides his wife, Margaret, he
leaves two daughters, Mrs. Anthony
Mariana and Mrs. Ralph Quinn and
a grandchild, all Of Naugatuck; two
brothers, Thomas and Lawrence and
a sister, Miss Birdie Foley, all OF
Bridgeport.
The funeral will take place We'd
neSday morning from the McCar-
thy funeral home, 81 Cedar street,
at time to be announced later. A
requiem Mass will be celebrated in
st. Francis church with burial in
st. James cemetery. Friends may
call at the funeral home tonight
from 7 to 10 and all day tomorrow
to 10 .. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-09

Naugatuck, Aug. 9tThe best per-
Torrance on the reporting of Incl
dents occurred during the daylight
alert Sunday afternoon when As out
Of So incidents were reported dur
ing the alert which actually started
at 1:55 when the yellow signal was
flashed. The first audible signal,
the blue, was sounded at 2:05. The
red followed at 2:17, the second blue
at 2:25 and the white at 2:05, a to-
tai length of so minutes.
The total incident was one of the
largest ever placed in an alert and
in missing only one incident, local
air raid wardens were on the job.
The four Scouts, who were sup
posed to have landed at the corner
of Spencer and Cherry SITS in an
attempt to damage the synthetic
rubber plant, hid and the Rangers,
notified there were paratroopers in
the vicinity, had trouble locating
them because they did not expect to
see boys. Finally, however, the
Rangers nabbed the paratroopers.
Scouts who participated in this Incl
dent were William Schlesinger. Jack
Kane, Richard Robbins and Newton
Culver.
One incident where casualties
were placed was not reported. This
was at the Whittemore Memorial
bridge, which was supposed to have
been hit by bomb. In this case
the casualties grew tired of waiting
so walked to the casualty center at
the Y. M. C.. A.
Harold Perry, commander of the
civilian defense corps, said there
we're no mutual aid calls from other
towns which would require the as
sistance of local services.
Clarence Jones, head of the Maui
gatuck war counciI was pleased
with the success of the alert. Vehi-
cular and pedestrian traffic was
halted and there was a large force
of auxiliary police on the job.
OF the IS incidents reported, only
16 required calls for services as in
the other 10 cases necessary service
es were on hand.
The incidents where services re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-09
METHODIST GROUP
MEETS THURSDAY

Naugatuck, Aug. "a meeting of
the Church Activities Circle of the
Methodist Church will be held
Thursday at 200 p. m. with Mrs
Chester Bosworth, secretary of the
circle, in charge.
Canning Demonstration
Another demonstration in a series
of home canning demonstrations
will be given Thursday at the Con-
necticut Light 81 Power Co. office,
Maple st., by Miss Gladys Cook
Nutrition expert.
Attendance at these demonstra-
tons has been increasing steadily
and 1t is expected there will be a
record crowd Thursday. The nutri-
ton division of the Naugatuck wal
council sponsors the series.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-09
UNION CITY MAN
TAKEN BY DEATH
Joseph Matulonis Dies in
New Haven; Funeral Ar
engagements Incomplete

Naugatuek. Aug, 9-Joseph Natu-
lonis OF 90 Spring st., Union City
died Sunday at the New Haven
General Hospital after q brief Illness
Born In Lithuania, he came Ia
Union City 80 years ago and was
employed at the U, 8, Rubber Co
lie was u member Of 81, Georges
Society and u communicate OF ~,
Mays Church,
Surviving ara his wife, Margaret
Prailakas Natulonls, u son, Albert
two stepsons, Albert and Joseph
Prailakas; all Of Union City, -four
daughters, Victoria, Waterbury
Margaret, Mlddlebnry; Mrs, Helen
Mnstraeehlo, Waterbury, and Mrs,
Prank Wasdo. Martinez, Calf, u
brother, Peter Mntnl, and two
grandchildren,
Funeral arrangements, IN charge
Of the Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 800
North Main st.. are incomplete
Frlenda may call nj the funeral home
this evening after TOO o'clock and
Tuesday. from 400 D. m. TO 1000
ID, M,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-09
LUTHERAN CIRCLE
TO SEW TONIGHT

Naugatuck, Aug. 9-The evange-
line Circle of the Salem Lutheran
Church, will meet this evening at
the Red Cross at TOO O'Clock to do
sewing.
The Church Council will convene
at the church Wednesday at 500
p. m.
An evening service will be held
next Sunday in Washington, Conn.
at 800 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-09

"First of all let us place any one
Of us as chairman Of that board
and see If we would care &c bet here.
1t Is probably the most important
as well as the most disasl eeable job
in connection with the armed serv-
Ice. The members of the board are
called upon to take the boys and
men from their homes. Some TAX
en- had good opitsois and they
may become injured so they twill
never be able again to return to
their jobs, or they may never re-
turn home. But when you remove
one, you send another in his place.
II those who appear before the
board are willing to serve, there is
no trouble with them, but when you
meet up with the man who does
not want to go, then sometimes the
board differs with him. From
these cources, your trouble comes
and not from the men who go. I
realize 1t is hard to leave a good
position for what the Army and
Navy offers in money, but the fact
that one has artively defended his
country is no load to carry.
II believe the attack upon Mr..
Whittemore, who is but one member
Of five-man board, Is unfair. A
member of the draft board cannot
give out information concerning
cases. What has bene given as evil
dence as strictly continental.
II have been active for many
years in veterans affairs and have
on many occasions required support
from Mr.. Whittemore, which he has
never refused, financial or other
wise. Although the man himself
Is in poor health he has found time
to bring to Naugatuck industries
other than rubber. He has Or
ganized the Rangers, has three of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-09
Rangers Nab 4 Young
Paratroopers In Test
IS of sc Incidents in Air Raid Daylight Test Yester
day Reported; Jones Pleased With Outcome

quired were: 81 Trowbridge Pl, fire,
bomb demolition; Y. M. G. A., po-
lice: Brennan store. Millville, fire;
Russell Mfg. Co., Millville fire, first
aid Hill and May SITS, fire; Park
and Chestnut SITS, fire, first aid, po-
lice, water; 1877 Park Ave-, fire; SO
Hoadley, fire; 20 Sweeney st., police
fire aid, electric Golden HILL police
water 81 New st., fire; SO Homestead
Ave, police, road repair; 81 Pleas
ant Ave. fire, Peter Paul Inc, New
Haven Rd., fire; South Main, north
Of cemetery, fire; Spencer, Cherry
Sts., Naugatuck Rangers.