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The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-02-04
METALS RESERVE RAISES PRICE ON
 TUNGSTEN HERE

Territorial Commissioner of Mines B. D. Stewart announced today that the Metals Reserve Company which is purchasing strategic metals 'on the spot" in Alaska has authorized a rise in the price being paid for tungsten.
 The old price was S24 ton. This has been raised to $50 The com pany also has extended until the end of this year the period dur ing which such metals will be pur- chased and wiped out regulation providing that the seller pay the S2.50 per ton grinding charge or crude ore.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-02-04
KICHTOO BABY DIES

Jimmie Kichtoo, eight-months-o old son of MT and Mrs. James Kich- too, died last night at the Govern ment Hospital, where he has been receiving medical treatment. the past two days.
 Remains are at the Charles w Carter Mortuary and funderal ar engagements will be announced later
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-02-04
PLANE VICTIM
 LIVED IN IDAHO

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Feb A. Susan Batzer, killed in the Gillian plane crash, was the daughter of MT. and Mrs. H. w. Batzer. She was born in Aberdeen, South Da- kota October 3, 1917, and graduat- ed from the Morristown High School in South Dakota. She at tended business college in Oregon with her parents who moved here three years ago. She is survived also by three sisters.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-02-04
THREE JUNEAU BOYS
 ELECTED TO OFFICES,
 COLLEGE FRATERNITY

WASHINGTON STATE COL LEGE, Pullman, Feb. 4-Robert Scott, James Boyle and Ingram Varnell of Juneau, have been elect ed to offices in Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity
 Scott, sophomore majoring ir business administration, was elect cd secretary; Boyle, junior major ing in engineering, vice president and Varnell, sophomore majorine in chemistry. was elected sergeant at-arms.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-02-04
H. J. BAKER ARRIVES

H. J. Baker, of the Baker Piano Company, of Seattle, arrived in Juneau this week and is staying at the Gastineau Hotel while in the city.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-02-04
NOTICE

That I will not be responsible for any debts unless authorized by myself. c. M. STAFFORD.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-02-04
U. }. Forces
 bombCerInany In Daylight
Second U. 5. Air Force Raid
 Over Germany During ; Daytime in 8 Days


 LONDON, Feb 4-Heavy bomb- CTS of the United States Air Force attacked targets in Northwestern Germany, when for the second time big American bombers car ried the war to Germany in day light raids. In the first raid by American forces, the naval bases at Wilhelmshaven and Emden ship ping industries were bombed on a heavy scale eight days ago.
 Inhabitants of the Philippine Islands speak ST distinct but re- lated languages and dialects.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-02-04
DR. J.o. DoWNEY, WHO EXPLORED
 ALASKA, DIES

NEW YORK, Feb. 4-Dr. John O Downey, 59, whose professional car eer included serving as surgeon economist, naval officer and geol- cgist, died here yesterday Half of his life was spent outside of the country, including the time spent in organizing and directing exped- itions in Alaska, Russia and the Orient.
 
 The population of Fl Salvador is 90 percent "Ladino' = of mixed Indian and white blood.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-02-04
EISENHOWER COMMENTS ON
 DISCIPLINE
Tells Men in Africa Win. ing War Is First
 Thought

ALLIED HEADQUARTERS IN NORTH AFRICA, Feb. 4-Lieut. Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, in mem orandum to his staff saying we are lighting a tough war and every thing we do must be directed to- ward winning that war; warned he will not tolerate irresponsible talk against the Allies, excessive drinking, sloppy dress or disorderly barracks
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-02-04
GIRAUD IN APPEAL TO
 FREN(HMEN
Also Announces Release of Nine Assassind-
 lion Arrests

ALLIED HEADQUARTERS IN NORTH AFRICA, Feb. - Gen Henri Giraud, High Commissioner of French North and West Africa made his first radio appeal to the people of France, asking them to be patient and to have confidence in an Allied victory.
 At the same time, his government announced the release of nine per sons, mostly Jews, following the assassination of Admiral Jean Darlan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-02-04
SENIOR GUILD MEETING

The Senior Guild of the Holy Trinity Cathedral will meet tomor- row evening at the home of Mrs. ! E. M. Policy Members and others interested are asked to attend.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-02-04
MAY EXTEND
 RATI0NING
 FOR DRIVING
Iekes in Favor of Nation wide Ban, Pleasure
 Driving

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4-Secre- tary of the Interior Harold l.. Ickes who also is Fuel Coordinator, said today he favored banning pleasure driving thoughout the nation with notifications in places.
 The ban on pleasure driving in the East, he said, should be ex- tended throughout the whole country wherever the oil supplies are needed for essential purposes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-02

Duane, commanded by Capt. Harold
G.. Bradbury, of 1874 Newtonville
avenue, Newtonville. Mass, the
Spencer was about to let go a fourth
series of lash cans" when lookout
shouted
Coming tower on the port quar-
teri"
The gun crews on both American
ships opened fire. The Spencer pre-
pared to ram.
The subs crew began to fire on
the Spencer, Kidding her life boats
and damaging bulkheads.
U-boat creWmen were driven back
by the accurate American fire which
tore away the after part OF the con-
ming tower.
AS the Spencer was about to ram
the U-boat, the Germans ceased fir
ing and began to leap into tie
water The cutter turned aside and
waited But the battle was over.
The U-boat,s propellers stopped,
she dropped low in the water, then
sank stern first.
The Spencer picked up more than
40 Germans
The Navy said the Germans, as
they awaited rescue, Acted in a
very hysterical manner. shouting
ard waving arms.
The engagement was photograph
&C by Chief Boatswain's Mate Jack
January OF st. Louis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-02
w. III. Faculty

Moran for the vacancy and MI,
Pronovosts petition, belated by the
boards change of procedure, was
presented lin vain, as the appli-
cant pointed out.
Or. Condor and I disagree on
the method of choosing vice-prin-
cipal' Mr.. PronovoSt stated, add
ing that in view of his Is years
service at Wildly a tleast his senior
ity merited consideration. Recognize
ing that his words were presented
too late but not through his own
fault, the teacher nevertheless out
lined his qualifications and deS-
cribed his years of experience be
cause that's why came here"
When motion to adjourn was
presented Immediately following the
brief talk, Commissioner John J.
Kearney broke in and said Don't
you think that first someone should
say something to this gentleman
who has been completely ignored?'
The commissioner pointed out
guests were always shown the cour-
tesy of recognition first and allowed
to speak their purpose without sit
ting through the regular considera-
tons.
Dr. Condor stated simply that
many candidates had received con-
Sideration for the Wildly post ana
MI. Moran was the final choice.
Raymond F. Stone, president OF
the board, apparently concerned
over the 'toos-up" received by Mr..
Pronovost at the meeting apologized
for the breach in procedure stating
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-02
Board Approves
Transfer Of 80
School Teachers

Thirty-ni teacher transfers, all
effective July l, were made by the
board of education at meeting last
night as follows:
Dora Milenky, LeavenWorth Eng
lish to Crosby, history.
Mary c. Mulcahy, Wildly, English
to Leaverworth, English.
Katherine M. Corr, Abbott,
Grades 2 and to Grade 3.
Margaret M. Sullivan, Bucks Hill
Grades 5, 6, 7, and and in charge
of building to Grades 8, 4, 5 and
in charge of building.
Mae E. Dougherty, Bucks Hill
Grades l, 2, 8, to Grades l and 2
Mary G. Fitzgerald, Bunker Hill,
Grade geography to Grade 4.
Jeanette F'rechette, Bunker Hill
Grade 3 to Grade 2.
Helen G. Griffin, Chase, Grade Z
language to Grade 8 language.
Katherine Enright, Chase, Grade
6 geography to Grade 7 geography
Margaret Conaty, Chase, Grade
6 to Grade 6 history.
Rosaline M. Bolger. Chase
Grade 5 to Grade 5 arithmetic.
Doris Lynch, Chase, Grade 5 to
Grade language.
Julia Conner, Duggan, Grade 6
geography to Chase, Grade 6
geography.
Anne G. Martin, Duggan, Grade
S to Grade 5 geography.
Mae E. Lannen, HopeVille, Grade
5 arithmetic to Grade 6 arithmetic
Margaret A. Dwyer, Hopeville
Grade to Grades l and 2.
Sarah E. Kaufman, Kingsbury
Grade geography to Grade l.
Edna E. Brouker, Kingsbury
Grade 4 to Grades 3 and 4.
Marguerite A. Dick, Kingsbury
Grades 2 and 3 to Grade /.
Mildred Parker, Maloney, Grade
7 geography to Grades and 4
claire Desmarais, Maloney
Grades 2 and to Grade 2.
Anastasia M. Dillon, Merriman
Grade 6 geography to Grade
geography.
Grade language to Grade Ian
guage.
Alice Goumy, Merriman, Grade
4 to Grades and 4.
Mae M. German, Merriman
Grade to Grade 4.
Bessie L. Delaney, Merriman
Grade 2 to Grade 3.
Anna M. Sweeney Merriman
Grade 3 to Abbott, Grade 2.
Helen R. Murphy, Russell, Grade
4 to Grade 3.
Mary E. Scully slocum, Grade
1 to Grades l and 2,
Mary J. Doyle, Slocum, Grade
to Grade l.
Marie A. Casey, Sprague, Grade
4 to Grades 3 and 4.
Rose L. Robin, Sprague, Grade!
2 and to Grade 2.
Theresa C. Timms, Wilson
Grade arithmetic to Maloney
Grade 7 geography.
Mary F. Rotella, Wilson, Grade
6 geography to Grade 7 geography
Evelyn M. Finnegan, Wilson
Grade to Grade 6 arithmetic
Thelma German, Wilson, Grade
3 to Grade f.
Emeline Kilroe, Wilson, Grade
to briggs, Grade l.
Mary F., Corrigan, Webster
Grade 7 language to Grade Ian
guage.
Irene M Kemp, teaching prin-
cipal, Grades and g. East Farms
to principal, Bishop,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-02
AIR RAID WARDENS
DISCUSSING PLANS

Air Raid Wardens and messen-
gers of Sector GAG will attend an
important meeting at Oronoke
school tomorrow at p. m. to dis
cuss plans for the next daylight air
raid test. Results and reports on
the recent blackout will be present.
ed.
Requirements are being sought
for air raid Wardens who have been
called to service from the sector.
Sector Warden Harold Warrington
will conduct the meeting.
Warden Keefe of Zone B has
called meeting of all Zone B
wardens to be held tonight at 8
O'Clock at the Washington school
gym. Plans will be discussed and
instructions for test exercises sched-
uled for Friday will be announced
by Deputy Wardens Gordon Somers
Pat Wallace and Patrick Cancnto'-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-02
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
BOARD REQUESTS

The Board of Health last night
suggested the transfer of 5000 from
the appropriation for salaries to the
plumbing appropriation. DR.. E. J.
Godfrey said that the transfer is
necessary because of an unprotected
expense for plumbing at the NUM-
cipal abattoir.
1t was pointed out that the
plumbing situation was the result
of an unusually sarge load due to
the fact that the number of animals
slaughtered there has practically
doubled in the last year Incidentally
the receipts from fees for butcher
ing have also nearly doubled, he
added.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-02
COAST GUARDS
SINK NAzI SUB
40 of U-BOat's Crew Cap
tured; Photograph Ac-
count of Fight Taken
BY FRED SCHERFF
UNITED Press Staff Correspondent


Washington, June 2.-CUP)-Tne
U. S. Coast Guard cutter Spencer
recently sank a German submarine
in a dramatic chase through an
Allied convoy, captured more than
40 of the U-boat's frightened crew
and returned with q blow-by- blow
Photographic account of the fight,
the Navy disclosed today.
Photographs released by the Navy
showed the battered submarine dead
in the water, her crew struggling
through the waves toward rescue
ships, the U-boat's last moment, and
the clean-shaven faces of the cut
ter1s men.
The clean-shaven faces. the Navy
noted, were an important part of
the Photographic collection because
the Spencer's men had sworn to let
their boards grow until they got a
U-boat. The battle over, they shaved
at the first opportunity.
The U-boat, caught lying sub
merged in the path Of a large con-
voy headed for an Allied port sew
eral weeks ago. tried desperately
to escape. But the Spencer's depth
bombs finally forced her to the sur
face and ner guns finished the job
The Spencer, a heavily armed
327-foot craft under the command
of Cmdr. Harold S. Berdine, Al, Of
$50 Victory boulevard, Staten
Island, N. Y, was part of an escort
assigned to the convoy. She also
was serving as the flagship of the
escort unit commander, Capt Paul
r. Heineman, 45, of lot East
Gorgas Lane, Germantown, Phila-
delphia.
The Spencer was exploring in
clear weather Wnen Soundman
Harold V. Anderson. "a, Kewanee,
ILL.,, detected the U-boat. The enemy
craft apparently was attempting to
slip between the escort screen.
The cutter swept forward and
dropped depth charges over the spot
where the submarine lay. Then she
wheeled around directly in front Of
the leading ships of the oncoming
convoy and dropped a second pat
tern of depth charges.
The U-boat then tried to shake
off the Spencer by running under
the convoy, where the nose Of the
cargo ships propellers would inter-
fere with sound detection devices.
But the cutter held to the trail
through the long column of ships
Then. as the convoy steamed safe
~ past. the Spencer delivered a
third depth charge No torpedoes
had been fired and the convoy was
on its way
Joined by another cutter, the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-02
SEAMAN CURLEY
PAYS RESPECTS
Local Youth Calls on
Archbishop Murray at
St. Paul, MINI.
Washington Hill

L. S. Coast Guard Seaman, S. G.
William j. Curley, now stationed in
Duluth, MINI. writes home that
upon receiving a rev hours fur
Tough, he visited the great city of
st. Paul, and while there, natural
ly enough, called on another son of
Waterbury, Archbishop John G..
Murray. There are only two Water
bury young men and two Meriden
boys stationed in Duluth. Seaman
Curley writes that st. Paul is a
wonderful city and hopes to see
more Of it while in that vicinity.
All Zone Wardens of Zone B are
requested to meet at Washington
school gym this evening at 8 o.
clock to discuss the trial daylight
air raid which is scheduled to take
place throughout the State June
4th. All wardens who possibly can
are asked to be on hand, as there
are some important new points to
be taken up. Frank x Keefe is
Sector Warden in Zone B.
The Victory Club held their last
party for the summer months, re-
Gently at Harmon's celebrating a
double birth Y for two of their
members, j. e. Agnes Barnes and
Rachel Corset. The color scheme
was red, and white and blue, two
birthday cakes with candles, and
the guests of honor were presented
with a purse by those who attend
ed, namely, Beatrice Truelove, Ma
BILE Kunde, Rosette Truelove, Doris
Tucker, Sue Perry, Carmela Mastri-
ammo, Mary Sweeney Laden, M.
Jeanette Kane Tessie Jacobs. In
vited guests included, Mrs. Thelo-
mann Tissitore. Loretta LaMontle,
Florence Reynolds and Mary Pet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-02

the public health officer in all
cases where a transfer is requested
was referred to the rules committee.
Dean For Wildly
Appointment of woman dean for
girls at Wildly was advocated by
Commissioner Kearney, who said
physical education instructors who
now exercise such functions have
not sufficient authorization for &C
ton. The matter was referred to
the teachers committee.
Commissioner Graicerstein sug-
gested that the board of education
permit use of swimming pools in
local schools for summer recreation,
stating the new recreation branch
of the local War Council is conduct
ing survey of possible recreational
facilities in the city and the school
pools had been suggested. Action on
the proposal was left to the school
house committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-02
ELKS LODGE HERE
TO RAISE FUNDS

More than 25 per cent Of the
members of the Waterbury Lodge
of Elks have contributed to the Elks
War Commission fund, it was an
nounced today by Harry x. Cashin,
lodge chairman for the fund. The
lodge is expected to pass its 81 1000
in the very near future, he stated.
Proceeds will be used to aid the
fighting men of the U. S. forces.
William j. Cavanaugh. Louis r.
Schick, Ralph Tremaglio, Herman
Lux and Serge Belanger are assist
ing Mr.. CaShin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-02

Marie M. Mcmahon and Rather
Inc K. Danielson, as well as Mr..
Hayward and Miss Walsh, will re-
ceive pensions, according to approval
given by the commissioners. All
had submitted designations.
New appointments were made as
follows: Alice M. McNiff, Webster,
Grade /; Jean w. Corkindale, East
Mountain, Grades S, 6, 7, and 8;
Betty G. Stevens, Wilson, Grade 3;
Margaret M. Lawlor, Wilson, Grade
l.
Child Care Center
The board voted to transfer $10,172
from the salaries appropriation to
new series of items for child care
facilities" The figure includes
$4,000 which will be paid as salary to
Miss Pauline Moor of Boston, who
has been named supervisor of the
local child care project. 1t was
pointed out that in September suf-
ficient funds will be transferred to
regular salaries to compensate for
the amount of the current transfer.
The government will pay back the
sum through grants and fees taken,
the board was told.
A transfer of $4,000 from the sal
aries item in the budget also was
made for the appropriation on coal,
wood, and oil. 1t was pointed out
the price of coal has increased and
five schools which were converted
from use of oil to coal must be sup
piled with an extra six months sup
ply over the amount previously fig
ured
A bid of $500 submitted by James
Corideo, Inc, for repair work at
Slocum school was approved. The
job will include pointing brick walls,
limestone trim and stone steps, yard
drainage, and caulking of windows.
The only other bid of 1880, came
from the Moran Construction COM
pany. The committee on school
houses was authorized to advertise
for bids for replacing the roof at
Kingsbury school.
Appraisal Planned
Commissioner Stone recommended
that an appropriation of $500 be
set up for conducting appraisal OF
school buildings, to determine
whether or not adequate fire pro-
lection is carried On motion from
Commissioner Perry Graicerstein
who said he wanted to study the
situation and determine how the
proposed appropriation balances
with the possible saving from the
appraisal, the matter was tabled for
another meeting.
The committee on teachers recon-
mended that the board request the
State Board of Education to grant
permanent endorsement on the ole
form terms renewal type Of state
teachers certificates held by loca.
teachers who have had IS full years
OF regular teaching experience.
Permission to attend schools out
of their district was granted to two
children. Lois Shernuk of 81 Beach
street will be allowed to attend Slo-
cum school instead of Wilson schoo
until June, 1914, while Sandra Bern
stein Of $40 Washington avenue will
be permitted to attend Tinker
school instead of Barnard Schoo
for grades and 3. The matter OF
requiring physical examination by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-02
AT CANINE

Jean Parker offered her blue-rib-
bon st. Bernard to the Army for
training as war dog when she
started her starring role in Mime
sweeper" produced by William
Pine and William Thomas for Para
mount. But he was turned down for
the time being because he was too
big. The pet weighs 215 pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-02

Reversing its usual procedure of
hearing guests first and then con-
Quoting its regular business meet
ing the Board of Education last
night completed its regular session
and when ready to adjourn recog-
nized Pierre Pronovost, Wildly High
school teacher and candidate for
the job of principal who had
sat for more than an hour and a
half waiting for an opportunity to
express his qualifications. The board
had already voted its approval to
School Superintendent Thomas j.
Condon's nomination of James E.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-02
$50 PARTICIPATE
in GAS MASK TEST

A gas mask drill, in which $50 air
raid wardens participated was held
last night in Wildly high school
gymnasium, under the direction OF
Roger S. Sperry, sector warden of
Zone D. In groups of "a, the war
wens marched in double time around
the gym to simulate action during
a gas attack.
Zone Warden George B. Grady,
announced new zone formation to
facilitate the forwarding of reports
after tests and to enable sector war
dens to obtain information with
out going to zone headquarters. The
zone has been divided into SIX
precincts each with more than ten
sectors, it was announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-02
PronoUost Registers
Protest With Board
Disagrees With School Superintendent on System
of Appointments - Chairman Stone
Apologies for Boards Breach
of Etiquette

Mayor John S. Monagan, who pre-
sided, did not know a guest should
be given the first word as no guests
had appeared at meetings since he
assumed mayoralty duties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-02
Appointments, Changes
Sanctioned By Board
James E. Moran, Miss Gertrude DOran Named to Fill
Vacancies; 80 Transfers Authorized

James E. Moran, teacher of economics at Wildly High
school, named principal to succeed Ralph Hay
ward and Gertrude A. Doran principal of Bishop school,
was named supervisor of kndergartens and primary
schools to succeed Alice NJ Walsh, at meeting of the
Board of Education last night Thirtynne trainers were
effected including that of Irene NJ Kemp teaching prin-
cpa at East Farms school who named principal of
T3;aI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-23
WARTIME HEALTH COLUMN
Proper Posture Is a Valuable
Asset To Your Good Health

en- entering factories and workshops
is the need for improved posture
making itself felt.
FATIGUE INVITES DISEASE
AS in any machine, in the human
body we'll, displacement of parts
brings its toll of less efficient run
ming, and. in time. of damage to
parts. Lowered resistance to disease
and fatigue inevitably follow, and
needless absenteeism may be the re-
suit. The bones form the basic struc-
ture of the body, anc when they are
forced out of loine as in abnormal
postures, curvatures of the spine, a
pushed-forward pelvis, muscle and
joint strains appear that may cause
serious difficulty, even going so far
as to contribute to arthritis, a di-
sease reputed to cause more econ
omic loss than either heart trouble
or cancer. Backache, fallen arches,
and footstrain are likewise often the
result of faulty posture.
In physiologically functioning to
the best advantage, also, the body
needs to be carried we'll The dia-
phragm is the muscle of reSpiratio
and if the blood system is to receive
its full quota of oxygen, the dia-
phragm must be held properly to do
its work. When the heart does not
have enough blood supply to pump
because there is not sufficient oXy-
gen, congestion may develop in the
great veins, and impose strain upon
the heart. Possibly most important
of all, the large abdominal organs,
which are the seat of nutrition and
excretion, must be held in place
rightly, and even the pelvic organs
of reproduction are not exempt
from the effects of poor posture.
And the mind itsels performs more
efficiently in body free of imbal-
ance.
HOLD IN ABDOMEN!
Good posture means poise of body
in we'll balanced line, without ten
sion or rigidity. The weight of the
body should be carried forward and
to the outside of the feet, the lower
abdomen held in and up, the back
flat, with head in and chin up.
Proper breathing and control OF the
abdominal muscles are the key to
good posture, and pulling in the ad-
domen usually accomplishes the
other factors described above with
out too much conscious attempt to
achieve them. Holding the breath
In and the chest up is not success
full in correcting poor posture, for
the abdominal muscles may be per-
mitted to sag at the same time. Con-
troll of the abdominal muscles
through exercise is the best single
step to take in the direction of sat-
isfactory carriage.