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The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-06-14
THREE ADDITIONS
 TO TEACHING STAFF
 ANNOUNCED TODAY

Supt. A. B. Phillips announced today, three more additions to the teaching staff of the Juneau Public Schools next fall.
 R. L. Johnson of Polk, Nebraska, has accepted the teaching position for the seventh and eighth grades. He is a graduate of the State Normal at Kearney, Nebraska, and also the University of Nebraska. He is a holder of a Bachelor of Arts degree and has seven years teaching experience, the last three years having been spent at Ponce in Puerto Rico
 Miss Helen Valentine of Heppner, Oregon, will take over the English department for the Juneau High School Miss Valentine is grad- rate of the University of oregon and is a member of the American Association of University Women. She has had eight years teaching th Jtl iCllIts dll III oiCSClis lliC PetoN six years having been at The Dalles. For the past four years she has Teen teaching under Kenneth Fer guson, former English teacher for the Juneau Schools.
 Kenneth L, Fitz, who for the past four years has been teaching in the Canal Zone at Dtablo, has accepted the position as band and instru- mental music teacher. This is sub- feet to release from a previous con- tract, however. He is a graduate of the State College of Pennsylvania and the University of Panama and is holder of three Bachelor of Arts degrees. A trombone specialist, MT Fitz is also a professional musician
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-06-14
HAGERUp REUNION
 STAGED AT THANE

Fourteen members of the Trigve Hagerup family, including children and grandchildren and three ad- ditional guests, enjoyed a family reunion and beach supper yester- day at the Carl Hagerup cabin at Thane.
 Made possible by the presence Uf Sgt. Carl Hagerup, now at home on a two weeks furlough from his station near Ketchikan who is here awaiting reassignment to the Westward, the event marked the first complete family reunion for over a year.
 Horseshoes, baseball and the talk ing of family pictures contributed to the days pleasure, which con- tinued until about g pm
 Those present were MT. and Mrs. Trigve Hagerup, Juneau residents for the past 30 years, their five children, four grandchildren and sons and daughter-in-law.
 Gut outside the family were 5ernt Mork, Mickey Crowell and Pat Brown, while members of the family were MT and Mrs. Rex Her mann and sons Ray and Allen; MT. and Mrs. Ray Hagerup and daugh- ter Gail; MT and Mrs. Bill Eylar and daughter Donna Sgt. Carl Hagerup, and Pvt Erwin Hagerup, stationed at Duck Creek.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-06-14
FIFTEEN ARRIVE,
 THIRTY Y-SEvEN
 LEAVE FOR WEST

Fifteen arrived here from h Q south yesterday and thirty-seven took passage to Westward ports.
 Arrivals from the south were Eli zabeth Griffiths, John Walker Sam Alladen, s. N. Blanco, Victor Bouge, B. R. Cabrales, E. J. Canate, c. B, Carraucho, S. B. Puzzo, F. P. Pa lacpac. Bob Pablico, E. Quindau- gen. John Somera.
 Taking passage for the West ward were, for Yakutat R. A. Moerke; for Valdez, Francis Holmes, Pauline Holmes, Billie Holmes, Ro- bert Pasquan, Gene Erwin, Troy Erwin, Richard Christensen. John Kjas, Clifford Dixon, Donald Pe- gues, Delbert J Kinney, John E.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-06-14
PRICES SATURDAY

Alaska Juneau mine stock closed last Saturday at 57s, American Can 851a, Anaconda 27A, Bethlehem Steel 63B, Commonwealth and Southern 15i16, Curtiss Wright 89s, General Motors 547s, Granby Cop per and Mining 5ai, International Harvester II, Kennecott 30 778, New York Central TIA, Northern Paci- fife 15A, Packard Motors Az, Re- public Steel IFS, United States Steel 551s, Pound $404.
 Dow, Jones averages Saturday were as follows; industrials 14l.68, rails 36.12, utilities 2025.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-06-14
.TWENTY-0NE
 HERE SUNDAY
 FROM WEST

Twenty-one arrived in Juneau Sunday from Westward ports and four took passage from here to Seattle.
 Arrivals from Seward were George Anderson, Helen M. Gozette, Flora L. Gouldsberry, Donald C. Har- mon, Joe Karadick, Mrs. Stanka Keradick, Dorothy Marshall, Mrs. Emma Mize, Mildred Romig, John s. Roland, Edward Churchill, Fran kiln Demmert, L. A. Wand, Judge Simon Hellenthal.
 Passengers arriving here from Valdez were Robert J. Shepard, Grace Shepard, Marjorie Wash burn; from Cordova, James L. Cope land, John Damaley, William Hall
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-06-14

Wilson, Rev. George H. Loveless.
 Passengers for Cordova were Vir- ginia Pittas, Elizabeth Mckenzie, Joseph J. Christian for Seward, Dorothy Stensland, Marjorie Mac Kechnie, Marjorie Wilson, Mary Pinkley, Mary Dallas Pinkley, Es- ther Roberts, Richard Roberts, Wallace Roberts. Marion Craig
 Lester Wingard, Dorothy Win gard, Charles Mager Ruby J. Maber, Clarence Johnson, Carl Hanson, Jacob Lane, Vincent Pie karski, Otto Abdell, William Fitch field and Thomas P. Newell.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-06-14
HICKMAN HOOTERS
 COME TO JUNEAU FOR
 FIGHTS SATURDAY

To attend the fights held here Saturday night between men of the U. s. Coast Guard from Ketch- ikan and Army men of Juneau, five business men of Ketchikan ar rived here Saturday afternoon in a chartered plane of the Ellis Air Transport Service, with Clarence Walters as pilot
 Those making tSe trip were N. R. Walker, Edgar Anderson, Arnold Olson, Harold Blanton and Thomas Chandler.
 The plane is scheduled to leave for the return flight to Ketchikan this afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-06-14
TIRES, TUBES ISSUED
 SECOND WEEK IN JUNE

Certificates for tires and tubes were issued to the following dur ing the second week in June: Yel.- low Cab Co.,, 4 tubes; Owl Cab Co, 3 tubes; Floyd s. Epperson, 3 tires, tubes; Sam Asp, tire, l tube Ralph Jameson, tire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-06-14
BASEBALL
 TONIGHT

The postponed baseball game from last Tuesday between the St. Louis Blues and the City will be played in the Firemen's Field at 6:30 o'clock this evening, Art Mac Kinnon, League president, an nounced this afternoon.
 The two games set for yesterday had to be postponed on account of the wet field
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-06-14
JACK SMITH, MANAGER OF STEDMAN HOTEL IN
 KETCHIKAN IS HERE

Jack Smith, Manager of the Stedman Hotel in Ketchikan, ar rived in Juneau last week from the First City and will be here for several days on business.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-06-14
SKAGWAY BOY DIES
 TODAY AT HOSPITAL

James Hooker, aged 16 died this morning at the Government Hos pital.
 Relatives at Skagway have been notified, the Charles w. Garter Mortuary announces, and funeral arrangements are pending.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-06-14

and George A. Brown.
 Taking passage from Juneau for Seattle were Bessie Dedfnan, Clyde Wilson, Albert Brock, George Frank
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-06-14
MRS. PINKLEY TO
 VISIT AT. SEWARD

Miss Mary Pinkley, teacher at the Winfield School at Lena Beacn, has left for Seward to visit with her sister, Mrs. Douglas Heating. She was accompanied by her daughter, Mary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-06-14

The British Government pays the natives of Tirah, India, 240,000 rupees a year to avoid banditry.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-06-14

get a real kick out of thinking how that moneys piling up for me. Money that's going to let me have some of the things I've always wanted to have-do some of the things I've always wanted to do.
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 Chances are, you're already in the Payroll Savings Plan-buying War Bonds-doing your bit. But don't stop there. Raise your sights! Do your best!
 How millions of Americans hove done Their bif-ond how they can do beffer: payrolls, nearly 30 million of them have joined the Payroll Savings Plan. of you aren't in yet-sign up tomorrowD
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-06-14
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, June A. - Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 55s, American Can S4M, Anaconda 27ls, Bethlehem Steel 621h, Commonwealth an d Southern 7s, Curtiss Wright BE, General Motors 54is, Granby Cop per and Mining 519, International Harvester 70, Kennecott 301a, New York Central l612, Northern Pa cific 14A, Packard Motors Az, Re- public Steel IT, United States Steel 54, Pound $4,04.
 Dow, Jones averages today are as follows industrials 139.09. rails 3477, utilities 1898.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-06-14
PRICES FRIDAY

Alaska Juneau mina stock closed last Friday at 6. American Can 85h. Anaconda 23, Bethlehem Steel 637s, Commonwealth and Southern 1916, Curtiss Wright 8A, General Motors 547s, International Haryes- ter 7o1s, Kennecott 30ls, New Yorks Central IFS, Northern Pacific l57s, Packard Motors As, Republic Steel TIE, Pound $404
 Dow, Jones averages last Friday were as follows. induStrials l41.44, rails 35.79, utilities 2027.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-06-14

Empire Classifieds Pa5l
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-06-14

Americas income this year will be the high est in history: about 125 BILLION dollars! In spite of all taxes and price rises, the aver age worker will have more money than last year-more than eper before!
 That is why Uncle Sam has right to ask us, individually, to invest more money in War Bonds, through the Payroll Savings Plan. He asks us to invest not 1o9o or l5qo or 20%, bat aH we can!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-14

Speaking at gathering Of East
End party constituents, Republican
Mayoralty Candidate John J. Kear-
ney stated last night that the DEM
ocrats are trying to avoid issues IN
the campaign when they state that
there are no issues.
Declaring that most reforms have
been effected by him and other
members Of Republican party who
have served on boards during the
past few years, he added that I'VE
have O lot Of issues affecting al
the departments OF the city that we
are going to talk about during the
coming election"
The meeting held at the party
headquarters for the East End OF
1890 East Main street, also was
addressed by Homer Bernier, NOM
inee for city treasurer, Burton
walker nominee for city controller
and other candidates. The meeting
was presided over by Henry P
Barry, candidate for the office o.
city sheriff.
Also last night, at the party CEN
trail headquarters on Bank street, 9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-14

pear, followed by the gradural dis
appearance Of the colored cloth
strips from the camounage nets.
Investigation revealed that the
Arabs were stealing both, and the
camoufiage cloth was being sewn
into patchwork zoot suits Of many
colors, which put the men high up
In the local social scale.
MONEY NO OBJECT
The wage rate for New Guinea
laborers Is 40 cents q month with
no arrangements for portal to por-
tai pay or time and half). They
mix their own peculiar brand Of
concrete by hand and haul 1t In
an improvised hod which reser1-
bleS q sagging stretcher.
The Chinese are the best work.
ers, General Godfrey contended.
Always cheerful, they take orders
intelligently, work diligently and
never complain. Dirt Is carried in
makeshift packs on their backs and
heavy hauling Is done by thousands
Of coolies tugging at O rope. The
laborers Of India, he explained,
operate under q sort Of "Philosophic
resignation"
NATIVE METHODS USEFUL
The balance OF craftsmanship Is
not all In favor Of the Yanks. the
officer declared, I'VE are learn
Ing O lot from native construction
nethors and their use OF available
materials A warehouse built by
them. and Just as good as ours. cost
only $50, And the use Of coral for
landing surfaces Is extremely
valuable In the South Pacific area
where II Is saving US much time and
space In tranSportion."
In his 4S,000-mile tour Of inSpec-
ton, General Godfrey used every
type Of plane from q huge transport
to an open cockpit trainer, and made
one 29-hour nonstop flight. He
conferred with Allied officers In
every theater, and Travelled under
combat conditions with @ fighter
escort.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-14
STRAND

Filmed In cooperation with the
United States Marine Corps, MIG
MS salute to the Marines" stars
Wallace Berry In o two-f1sted, ac-
ton packed wartime story that Is as
inspiring as Old Glory itself. The
photoplay is now showing at the
Strand theater and will be there
over the weekend.
Done IN technicolor, the picture Is
not only o tribute to Wallace Beerys
thirtieth year In motion pictures,
but also a salute to the fighting
Marines, he "fightin'est men" in the
service.
Teamed with Berry for the first
time Is personable Fay Banter, re-
membered for her stirring perform
ance in 1.-The War Against Mrs,
Hadley."
Salute to the Marines" is vivid
and warm perturbation Of Leather
necks in the Philippines, Marine
training and valor In battle are
carefully pictured In the very in
spring story.
The supporting cast performs ad-
mirably. Reginald Owen, Ray Col.
Inns, Marilyn Maxwell, Keye Luke
Donald Curtis and william Lundigan
head the supporting cast.
On the same program Is another
big treat-a Walt Disney surprise
package, a scintillating all-cartoon
revue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-14
JACQUES

Julie Bryan, the ex-Ziegfeld beau
ty, currently featured in Naughty
Mites" ct Jacques theater, con.
tirueS to bring down the house In
hor speciality numbers. julie Is an
exquisite blonde and one OF the most
popular burlesque stars on tour this
season. She Is but one Of the many
featured members Of the Naughty
Mites cast who combine to make
this show O highly entertaining We
hicle and the best to play Jacques
this season. Others who perform
notably include Mickey Pearl, Lew
Denney, Dolores Green and Freddy
Koval.
Frank x. Silk, always q favorite
with local burleSque audiences, Is
the featured comedian and turns In
his usual masterful Job OF dispens-
ing comedy In abundent measure.
He is given excellent support by
Harry Levine, another comedian OF
exceptional ability. The comedy
sketches are new and based on time
ly episodes which keep the audi
ences constantly amused and the
theater ringing with hearty Taught
er.
Outstanding in this weeks array
Of talent Is the dancing Of Strut
Flash, one Of the cleverest colored
dancers to grace a local stage In a
long time. The tremendous ovation
that follows the completion Of his
amazing dance presentation be-
speaks the approval Of local audi
ences.
Naughty Nifties" has everything
that makes for good in-the- flesh
entertainment and belongs on the
must see" list Of everyone who has
a preference for stage shows as q
welcome relief from movies.
There are two performances daily
at 2:30 and $3.50 with an extra show
on Friday at midnight. Starting
next week Monday the matinee will
be presented one hour later each
day, at $3.50, in order to make it
possible for defense workers to at
tend. Red Hot And Blue" with Bill
ly Hagen, Lou Powers and Winnie
Garrett will be the attraction start
ing Monday next. Seats for the eve
ming performances are all reserved
and may be procured In advance
at the box office which Is open
daily from 10 q. m. to $3.50 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-14
Democrats Dodging
Election tissues
Recent Reforms Accomplished Under G. 0. P. Pres
sure Charges Mayoralty Candidate, John Kearney

meeting was held at which YER
non Hall, Floyd Rasmussen and
other party leaders assigned duties
to the Individual workers for the
forthcoming canvassing drive to be
made among the Republican voters
during the election campaign.
Speaking OF this meeting Chair.
man Hall urged all to get out and
work for the party's interest and TO
do IT In Q cooperative way SO that
everything can function as smooth
" as a well oiled machine. He
reported that collection Of funds
indicates that enough will be avail
able for necessary expenses but that
no unnecessary expenses can be
tolerated.
At the East End meeting promises
were given by district leaders that
full support would be given to Mr..
Kearney. Among those prominent
were Alderman George Kingston, ex-
alderman Arthur Blewitt, Mrs. Lura
Dutton, Mrs. Gertrude Bowes, and
William Kingston. Charles Fulker-
son and Mrs. Viola Anelungn presi-
dent Of the Women's Republican
club also addressed the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-14
YOUNG SHARKEY
COLLECTS GATE
Illegal Grab-and-Run Act
Results in Fine of $50
Today

Arthur ]. Perugini, "a, SO Canal
street, who used to box under the
name of young Sharkey," was
fined $50 and costs and given
suspended 8 months jail sentence
sitter he pleaded guilty to charge
Of theft befo2e Judge Charles r
Summa in City Court this morning
Prosecutor Attorney Albert Hum
mel told the court that Perugini had
been arrested after he grabbed
about 5000 from table where ne
had been playing poker with friends
and losing heavily.
Attorney Ralph Copetto asked fo1
leniency for his client, saying that
like all former pugilists, Perugini
was subject TO lapses Of control. He
said that Perugini's cat was obvi-
ously not a rational one, since all
Of the men at the game, among
whom was his father, knew Peru
gini, so that there was no chance
Of his not being apprehended.
Other cases: Joseph Ferraro, AZ
a02 North Main street, breach Of the
peace, intoxication, and non-sup-
port, continued to November 10;
william Craig, 20, III Bishop street,
and John Clyde, Al ia North Elm
street, breach Of the peace, nolled +;
Elizabeth Harvey 81, "a Wall street,
causing juvenile delinquency, nolled ;
Edward Lee Thompson, 10, $50
Bishop street, fugitive from justice,
continued to october IS; Anna
Crane, 16, AZ Wildmere avenue, vio-
alton Of parole, committed to the
House Of the Good Shepherd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-14
Final Warming
On Presents for
Men i, Service

Tomorrow Is t. deadllne for
mailing Of Chris ,as packages
TO men serving WITH land forces
overseas, postal officials have
reminded. Long lines Of senders
have formed at the parcel post
windows In the postoffice this
week and the regular service has
been augmented 10 meet the
rush Of the closing days.
Mall bound for Servlcemen
who are with the fleet will be
received until Nov. !. Gifts for
servlcemen who are In this
country should be mailed by
Dec. 10 In order TO insure de-
livery before Christmas, II was
announced.
Names Of servicemen who do
not have families are sought BY
Francis OrencoIe. chairman Of
the Waterbury Veterans cOun-
ell, who said various groups In
the city are DESTROYS Of sending
gifts 10 such men. Residents
have been urged 10 submit
names TO the council.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-14
In The Local TheaterS

night clubs and first rate theatres
Of the country. Featured with the
orchestra Is handsome Jimmy
Palmer as well as Miss Barrie
swinging out with your favorite
tunes. Other acts on the program
are Verna and Rollo Picert, SEN
sational dance team, presenting
new and intricate steps and an
entirely new style Of dancing;
Bernie West, satirical nonsense,
outstanding comedian, and popular
master-of ceremonies; and last but
not least as an extra added attrac-
ton, we present Hattie Del, popu-
lar motion picture star more re-
Gently seen with Ginger Rogers in
kitty Foyle," with an Sheridan
In Kings Row." and Lady Be
Good" Miss Noel Is bundle Of
"jive" and gives a song every
thing she's got" See the stage
shows at 100, 400, $50 and 900
p. m.
In addition to the stage shows
there Is a surrounding screen pro-
gram as well consisting of the light
film musical Nearly Eighteen"
with Gale Storm charming song
stress and Bill Henry in the lead
ing roles. The latest up-to-the-
minutes-news events will also be
shown.
Coming to the Loew Poll theatre
tomorrow and for five big days is
another lavish musical extrava-
ganza with the petite lovely little
ice skating star Sonia Henie In
positively her best role to date. In
this her outstanding achievement
Miss Henie not only presents her
skating ability but also sings and
dances with none other than the
dashing, "tall. dark and handsome"
Cecar Romero. The film boasts the
latest hit tunes of the day as well
as the title tune "Wintertime"
which Is played by popular Woody
Herman and his orchestra, that
knows how to play the blues"
Romero is his very charming self
and Is unable to csoose between the
lovely ladies. in this instance
namely. Sonia Henie and courva-
ceous Carole Lands. Jack Oakie
always tuning in a grand perfor-
nance Is positively In best form
and provides hilarious moments.
for all concerned. Sonia has a new
lover In this film. Cornell Wilde.
who not only can act, but also
posses charming voice and Is
readily moving toward the top.
The scenes are lavish and the
musical numbers are outstanding
and feature Q galaxy Of gorgeous
gals. :.
The second big hit is Report
from the Aleutians" with cur own
boy IN action.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-14
u. S. Aviation Engineers Build Vital
Air Fields Under Fire On Every Front
BY DOUGLAS LARSEN
written for NEA Service

Washinton, oct. 14-Under dead.
" rear guard enemy fire. and
menaced by insidious land mines,
U. s. Aviation Engineers somehow
manage to arrive first at captured
airdromes, recruit native labor,
start equipment working, and whip
the bomb pocked landing strips
into shape for Allied planes.
Brig. Gen. Stuart O. Godfrey as
signed to handle the ground work Of
the Air Forces and train the men
to do this work, has made a 5000
mile inspection tour which carried
him to every major war theater on
the globe. A:ld now he Is back IN
washington 70 report that the job
Is being done.
KEYS TO AIR POWER
The fighting order TO the Avia-
ton Engineers Is the same In every
campaign: "Give us landing fields
as close to the battle line as pos
sible." Control of the air Is essential
to the success of every operation, and
the key to air power Is airdromes.
For example, the primary objective
Of every offensive operation In the
South Pacific has, until now, been
the occupation Of enemy-held air
dromes or airdromes sites.
General Godfrey described some
Of the typical jobs In providing rush.
order airdromes:
"A double landing strip in New
Guinea called for the us Of 10 bull
dozers, 80 jeeps, plus graders, scrap
ers machine guns, camping equip
ment. There was no other way to
get the stuff In, so we few 1t there
in transports, landing on improvis-
ed strips prepared by the natives.
This was all done while the Japs
were 40 miles away. This airfeld
served for the successful attacks on
Wewak and Lac.
FIGHTERS AT FRONT
1.-THE first Job is to prepare a
landing place for the fighter planes.
Bombers, because Of their long
range, can be based far to the rear
Of the lines on permanent fields,
but the fighters success depends
on quick short jabs at the enemy
with q nearby field for o refuelling
spot. The Air Engineers have to
keep constantly on the heels Of the
infantry, move in, prepare q field,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-10-14
DEGREES GIVEN
STATE TEACHERS
Waterbury to Be Repre-
scented at Exercises In
New Britain Oct. 10

Marie Kunkle Of this city and
Elizabeth r. Cass Of Naugatuck ere
among the 70 students Of the four
state teachers colleges who VIII Be
awarded teaching certificates and
degrees Of Bachelor Of Science dur
ing the. fifth annual convocatlon
OF the state Board Of Education Of
New Britain Teachers College Q
week from next Saturday.
The students are those who have
completed their assigned work since
the last general graduation held In
May.
Speakers win include Governor
Baldwin and Representative James
w. Fllbright Of Arkansas. Con-
gresham Fulbright Is the author
Of the Fulbright Resolution calling
for world cooperation In the post
war era.
Albert I. Prince, chairman Of the
State Board Of Education, will pre-
side during the meeting and will
present diplomas to the graduating
students. Music during the program
will be furnished by the A. Cappella
Choir Of the New Britain High
School under the direction Of Fred
Mirliani.