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d. G. Club Women
viii Make STUDY
of Tail Conditions

A resolution that the Department
of Public Welfare, District Fedora
ton Of Women's Clubs, study con-
ditions at the District Jail with a
view to improving the morale of the
inmates was passed yesterday at a
meeting Of the federation.
Reports were given at the morn
ing session by Mrs. Lloyd o. Miller,
Mrs. w. O. Hancock, Mrs. /. B. Dod-
son, Mrs. Gertrude S. Mackenzie,
Mrs. lie Roy Cotter and Mrs. Henry
F. Sawtelle.
Miss Clara Herbert, District IL
brarian, was introduced in the after
noon session by Mrs. Stanley d. Vail
president Of the Excelsior Literary
Club. Coming from the Capitol
where the library budget for the
fiscal year was being presented, Miss
Herbert said that problems Of de-
Ilinquency, rehabilitating servicemen
and excused Government workers
and postwar employment are being
seriously considered by the library
staff. She told Of needs for expand
ing so as to increase the number OF
branch libraries from 10 to approx
imately 80, with a large central IL
brary serving as power house.
Books on marriage are among the
most popular now. she continued
declaring that other features of the
library, enjoyed particularly by sail
ors and soldiers, are the music rec
ords which can be heard in the
listening rooms.
Tribute was paid Miss Herbert by
Mrs. Mary E. Downey, chairman OF
the Library Extension Committee
who also quoted an announcement
by Mrs. John L. Whitehurst that
the 1000 women's clubs In the Gen.
eral Federation of Women's Clubs
meeting in st. Louis had unani-
mously voted to sponsor the equal
rights amendment tos the constitu-
| ton.
The program included a brief ad-
dress by the winner Of the fedora
tons nursing scholarship, Miss
Selma Tatum, now studying al
Catholic University in preparation
for work at Providence Hospital.
Members were urged by Mrs
Josephine A. Rich to read and in
form themselves about India, as a
subject of importance at this time
In the absence Of Mrs. Arthur C.
Watkins, president, who Is attend
ing the general federation confer
ence, the second vice president, Mrs
Charles H. Pierce, presided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-04-28

Mrs. John j. Orr of Belle
Haven, Alexandria, announces
the engagement of her daughter,
Miss Patricia Orr, to Capt. John
Jarvis Butler Nv, u. S. M. c., son
of Col. John Jarvis Butler III
and Mrs. Alice Butler of Alex
andria.
Miss Orr, who is the daughter
of the late Mr.. Orr, will be grad
uated this spring from George
Washington University, where
she is member of Pi Beta Phi
Fraternity. Capt. Butler, who at
tended the University of Virginia
until he entered the service, was
a member of Sigma NJ Frater-
nifty. He recently returned from
two years duty in the South Pa
cific and now is stationed at
Camp Lejeune, N. C.
The wedding will take place
June "a at st. Faul's Church in
Alexandria.
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Dance Planned

Invitations to subscribe to dance
tomorrow evening at the Washing
ton Club have been issued by the
committee in charge, which includes
Mr.. Edgar Hamilton. Funk, chair
man; Col. F. E. Johnston, Capt.
Ansel E. Talbert, Capt. Thomas j.
Jackson, Ensign John Monroe Coll,
Ensign John jackson, DR.. Meade
Bolton MacBryde and Mr.. L. Hay
good Browne.
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Too District Women
Get SiIver MedaIliOns

Mrs. Myrtle Thorpe Lee of All
River road NV. and Mrs. Martin
E. Jansson, 1921 Morrison street
NV, were among the nine women
in the Nation to receive silver me-
dallionS in recognition of their out
standing work as volunteer leaders
Of Camp Fire Girls.
! Announcement was made at the
recent meeting of representatives
of the organization from the Middle
Atlantic States held in New York.
Mrs. Lee was recipient of the
award from District II and Mrs.
Jansen was awarded special rec
ignition as guardian of a Camp
Fire Girls group.
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Mrs. Roosevelt Is Tea Hostess
FOLLOWING Fashion Luncheon

had crowded yesterday and taking time
activities couple of hours at the
attended benefit fashion luncheon
the anteen which just the street
Executive Mansion time
the President and
guests of Pdent-elects
encourage including
Julio
dent-eec, Teodoro Picado, jr.
Among Ambassador
Escalante Secretary
Connay, Representative
Sinius the Undersecretary the
American Red Mr. Norman Davis the Coordnator
A. Rockefeller
political affairs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-04-28

Accompanied to the fashion
luncheon at the Stage Door Canteen
by her daughter, Mrs. John Boet-
tiger; the White House social Sec
rotary, Mrs. James M. Helm, and
her personal secretary, Mrs. NAL
VIVA G. Thompson, Mrs. Roosevelt
occupied the place of honor at a
table arranged only few feet from
the center of the stage, and her
becoming costume We'd with those
modelled by the attractive young
maids and matrons in Capital So
ciety. 1t was a neatly tailored suit
of terra-cotta wool, worn with a
small hat trimmed in brown which
matched her blouse and sable scarf.
Mrs. Boettiger's costume was SIM
liar to her mothers, her brown suit
worn with a f1ame-color blouse
which matched the tiny toque on
her blond hair. A beautiful gown
donated by famous designer was
awarded to Mrs. Boettiger, whose
name was drawn from several hun
dred.
The other smartly gowned women
in the audience yesterday included
Mrs. Henry A. Wallace, wife of the
Vice President, who wore gray
flannel suit with a tailored blouse
and green scarf tied in ascot
fashion which matched the trim
ming on her small black baku straw
hat.
The Secretary of Labor, Miss
Frances Perkins; Mrs. Owen j.
Roberts, wife of the associate JUS
tice, and Mrs. Paul v. McNutt, wife
of the Federal security admins
traitor, also were in the large COM
pany of prominent women who at
tended the fashion luncheon.
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.Almmnae Planning
Breakfast Sunday

The Washington Chapter of this
College Of Mount st. Vincent Alum
nae will hold a communion breakfast
following mass at 8 am. Sunday in
the chapel Of Nazareth Center,
Second and I streets NV.
Principal speaker at the break
fast viii be Rev. Father Wilfred
Parsons, Jesuit editor and lecturer,
who has recently returned from
Hollywood, where he acted as tech
nical adviser for the forthcoming
production, "The Keys Of the
Kingdom"
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Parties Planned

Numerous prenuptial parties are
being planned for Miss Embry,
among them tea to be given May
z by Miss Florence Williams,
daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Charles
D. Williams, who, like Miss Embry
is a member of Kappa Kappa
Gamma Sorority.
Miss Abby Willard, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry A. Willard I.
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R0bbinsHOsfs

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Warbridge
Robbins entertained at dinner We'd
nesday evening at their home on
Vermont avenue. There were 20
guests and the occasion celebrated
the birthday anniversary Of Mr..
Robbins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-04-28

The Washington Chapter of the
Trinity College Alumnae Association
will hold card party at 8 o'clock
tonight at the college, the affair
taking the place of the annual
supper dance, which has been can
celed because of the war. Mrs.
Hubert j. Treacy, jr., is general
chairman.
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Bride.EIecf Fefed

Miss Nancy Hopkins, whose ens
gagement to Midshipman PAU e.
Knollman, U. s. N. f., recently was
announced, was the guest of honor
at a large bridge-luncheon given by
Mrs. Emo Paul Knollman Of Be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-04-28

were Miss Irene Young of Exeter,
N. H., and Miss Edna Richard.
The bridegroom had his brother
Mr.. Walter Scott as best man and
Mr.. Charles Miller and Mr.. Cecil
Gentry as ushers.
A short period of organ music pre-
coded the ceremony and Miss Elaine
Custer friend of the bride sang
three solos.
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MRS. JOHN G.. HANLEY.
The former Miss Eleanore
Potts, daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. T. F. Potts of Arlington,
is the bride OF Capt. Hanley,
U. S. A., son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Timothy J. Hanley of FaH
RtUer, Mass. Their marriage
took place in the chapel at
the Army War College, Chap
lain Austin B. Hanna oHciat-
ing. The couple 71olD resides
at 100 North Lexington
street, WestoUer Hills, Arling-
ton.-Harris & EWing Photo.
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The former Miss June Lipe-
say OF Takoma Park, daugh-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
LiUesay of Bluford, Ill.,, is the
bride OF Mr.. William Vogt OF
Takonaa Park, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. J. F. Vogt OF Dauy, w.
Va. Their marriage took
place recently at the SeDenth-
day Adventist Church in To-
kon1G Park.
-H1rriS-E1pf1n Photo.
The Nome nugget., 1944-08-11
PLANT SALE FOR FAIRGROUNDS

Just what many of you have wanted--an opportunity to brigt- en your homes with colorful plants. A gay colored plant in your windows will brighten your home as well as the passer-by. a
 The occasion is "a Plant Sale" to help equip and supervise the summer playground of Nome. The Home Arts Club is sponsor ing the sale during the day, Sat urday, August 18th, at Lehmann's Store. Mrs. Ken Rank, who is planning this event, asks that anyone who is interested in aid ing the summer playground bring ing plants to share with friends, please call Mrs. Morrison at Red 8, and the plants or plant slips
The Nome nugget., 1944-08-11
NUMBER OF STRIKES ABRUPTLY LOWERED

UNDATED - The number ot workers idle in labor disputes dropped abruptly today, ending one of the nations major contro- versies, although the total IS still of 55,0o0.
 The employees of four Patter- son, N. J., plants of the Wright aeronautical Corporation, voted last night to return to work.
 Attorney General Riddle said in Seattle that the government may "at any moment" take over the midwest truck drivers strike.
 The dispute is over alleged non- compliance of midwest operators with the VILE wage increase or der. and there are an estimated 25.OOO out in eight states.
The Nome nugget., 1944-08-11
RESOLUTION NO. 9.

Be 1t Resolved: That in the event Franklin D. Roosevelt should declare himself candidate for nomination as President of the United States at the next Democratic National Convention. the Alaska delegation be instruct ed 10 cast their first ballot for Franklin D. Roosevelt.
The Nome nugget., 1944-08-11
will be called for.

Some of the plant slips rumor- ed so far are the cala lilly, ivy, fuchsia, parsley, pepper plants, begonias, cactus, mint, and the favorite various shades of pink and red geraniums. Come early to get your pick of the kinds of flowers.
 In caring for your plant slips, put them in water until roots have formed sui ticiently. Then plant them in SOL in large pot that will allow long, healthy roots to grow. Lasquered cans also are more attractive then drab un- painted pots.
 Let us brighten up our homes and our town and also help in the playground project for the chill ren.
The Nome nugget., 1944-08-11
RESOLUTION NO. 8.
TAX AGENCY:

We recommend that the Terri ioSial Legislature enact legislation creating an independent tax col lectine agency. embodYing a uni torm system of collection for all
The Nome nugget., 1944-08-11
RESOLUTION NO. '.
OST.WAR PLANNING:

POSTWAR PLANNING:
 Believing that orderly develop n.eni constitutes the only proper development we endorse ade- ouate planning SO that. in the post war period. development may be accelerated and unemployment averted.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2.

RESOLUilO NO. /. SEED LAW:
 WHEREAS agriculture is forg- ing 10 the front as leading in dustry in Alaska. and if seems necessary that safeguards be pro- vided for those who are develop ing that industry. and
 WHEREAS a lack of uniform seed laws is causing detrimental effect on farming activities in Alaska.
 NOW. THEREFORE. Be ii re- solved that a pure seed law be enacted in the Territory of Alaska in harmony with existing laws in the various states. providing pro. lection for agricultural sections of Alaska against impure seeds being shipped into inc Territory.
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RESOLUTIONS
OF THE
Democratic Territorial Conven
HELD AT FAIRBANKS, ALASKA JANUARY "A, 25, 26, 27, 2S, 1944.

political system is one of the i'm
 portant factors in the remarkable accomplishments in selt-oovern- ment we have achieved as a na- lion and we believe. therefore, that any action by those in power 10 ignore this factor in making in discriminate appointments is 8 great threat 10 our system of government. We believe that the Constitution of the Democratic party of the Territory of Alaska as enacted al Fairbanks. Alaska. in 1892 should be strictly fol lowed and that all appointments 10 Precinct. Divisional or Terri torial offices. should be made in strict conformity to the said Con stitution. and we deplore the ten- dency. particularly of officials having the appointing authority. to ignore directions of the said constitution insofar as making appointments in the Territory are concerned. and we believe that the present practice is moi con ducive to continued success of the Democratic party in the Territory
The Nome nugget., 1944-08-11
ATC EVENTS

All members are requested to bring in their rifles and put them in the gym racks until further notice. All civilians hav- ing in their possession firearms or equipment belonging 10 the Alaska Territorial Guard. are asked 10 take same 10 the Fire Station.
 Non- Commissioned Officers meeting tonight al 1890 hours.
 MAJOR BRONSON,
 Commanding.
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RESOLUTION NO. 10.
NATIONAL SERVICE ACT:

NATIONAL SERVICE ACT:
 WHEREAS: The United States of America is today involved in the most terrible and gigantic war of all history, against a combina tion of brutal and ruthless enc mics who seek 10 dominate the whole world by conquest and bru- tality. and
 WHEREAS: America stands as the arsenal of Democracy, sup plying our allies with great amounts of armaments and muni- lions. and thereby assuring the final defeat of aggression through out the world, and
 WHEREAS: The President of the United States, in a recent message 10 Congress. has indicat- ed the necessity of enacting a National Service Law to the end that our total amount of war ma ferial shall continue 10 increase.
 NOW. THEREFORE. Be if re- solved by this Territorial Conven- lion that the President of the United States and the Congress be urged to enact measures 10 provide such conscription. as may be advisable. of capital and labor 10 the end that we win a speedy and total victory over our ene- mics throughout the world.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1. CONSOLIDATION OF

RE0OAO1 HUN NO. l. CONSOLIDATION OF
 DIVISIONS:
 WHEREAS. there has again been instituted. by the Depart ment of Justice. an investigation 10 determine the feasibility of consolidating the Second and Fourth Judicial Divisions of Alas ka. thereby removing from the Second Judicial Division all of the Federal Agencies concerned with the administration of justice and the enforcement of law and or der which that Division has en- ioYed for 40 years. and
 WHEREAS. if the proposed con solidation is effected ii will leave one fourth of the Territory of Alaska and its estimated l5.000 inhabitants in the position of be- ina from 500 10 1000 miles dis tant from the seat of justice.
 NOW, THEREFORE. Be ii re- solved that this Convention rec ord a vigorous protest against inc proposed consolidation of Di- visions. which would deny 10 a sturdy. rugged pioneer people proper access to the Courts oi Justice and the proper enforce ment of law and order.
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RESOLUTION NO. ,.
OUR DELEGATE:

OUR DELEGA IE:
 As member of inc Alaska Ter ritorial Legislature and Delegate to Congress for almost a quarter century. the Hon. Anthony J. Di- mond has rendered unexcelled service to the people of Alaska: as Delegate since 1892. he has given 10 the Democratic party of Alaska a leadership that has en- abled if 10 render real and lasting service to all Alaskans; on the eve of his voluntary retirement from Congress. it is therefore filing that we, delegates of the Demo. cratic party of Alaska, express our gratitude for his services and our regret that he will not serve Alaska in Washington after the conclusion of his present term of office.
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RESOLUTION NO. 6.
FERRY SERVICE:

Recognizing that tourist travel after the war will be increasing lY important from business standpoint. we urge thorough con- sideration of a car ferry service connecting the railhead al Prince Rupert and Southeast Alaska cit ies with Haines and SkagwaY. portals 10 fhe main Alaska High way. and that necessary highway facilities be added as soon as pos sible and feasible.
The Nome nugget., 1944-08-11
GLENN HARRINGTON X co.
 Nome-Fairbanks- Anchorage

In the high tide of Invasion, east and west, thousands of International Diesel Tractors are serving all branches of the Armed Forces On many battlefront these tractors playing fighting part in the drama of tanks and ships and fighting men.
 It is the year of decsion-overseas and over here This year many thousands of tractor oper- ators on the home front will come to close grips with the warning: TAKE CARE OF THAT EQUIPMENT-MAKEI TT LAST-MAKE IT DO!
 Harvester and the International Industrial Power Distributors stand ready to do all in their power to see you through. If your need for new equipment is vital to the war effort we will have equipment for you. If your need is less vital, we Will safeguard your present International Power with every service aid at our command
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-15

dered the destruction OF every
building from Narvik northwards,
and the removal of the whole pop
ulation.
Military observers believed the
news Of tn Norwegian landing
would heighten German tension
throughout Norway.
1t appeared likely that other
Norwegian attachments from the
British Isles will soon follow those
which have joined the Russians.
Many of the first attachments
were highly skilled commands,
trained to fight under extreme arc
tic conditions and familiar with the
barren far north country.
Meanwhile the first units OF Nor.
ways police force, trained in Swe.
den during the past two years,
were expected to arrive later this
week in territory liberated by the
Russians.
The Norwegian announcement
explained that its military mission
was under the control of Maj. Gen
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-15
DEMPSEY UNVEILS
PICTURE OF BOUT

NEW YORK, Nov. IA up -
Comdr. Jack Dempsey and Artist
James Montgomery Flagg, both of
whom have spread plenty of fig
ures on canvas, shared the spot
light today as the Manassa Mauler
relived for few minutes the high
spot of his fighting career.
The occasion was the unwilling,
at Dempsey's restaurant, of a 20
by-six-foot oil painting by Flagg
of the scrap between Dempsey
and Jess Willard at Toledo, O.,
July 4, 1919, in which Dempsey
won the heavyweight title and
headed the fight game toward the
million dollar gates.
ALI of New York's fight mob,
sports writer's, admirals, Waves
and well-wishers were on hand as
Dempsey locked his restaurant
doors to the usual trade.
Willard wasn't present, but he
sent a telegram telling Dempsey
II saw too much of you Is years
ago." statement the crowd didn't
doubt after watching motion pic
lures of the historic fight in which
the big fellow went down seven
times in the first round and final
ly couldn't get up for the fourth
heat
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-15
|N0RWECIANS LAND
TO FIGHT GERMANS

LONDON, Nov. IA Up Nor
wegian troops. re-invading their
own homeland from h e British
isles, have landed in Norway and
are operating with h e Russians
against the Germans on the Arc
tic front, the Norwegian exiled gov
eminent announced tonight.
Swarming ashore somewhere in
the Far North, the first detach-
ments to return since the Inflated
1910 campaign joined the Russians
as the Germans, in retreat over
the barren wastes, prepared de-
tense lines in the south against a
possible Allied invasion from the
west linked with an about Soviet
drive.
The small vanguard, numbering
under 500, was led home by Col
Arne Dahl, commander Of the IA
nous alta battalion during the last
bitter days of Norway's hopeless
stand at Narvik.
Dahl also returned as head of a
Norwegian military mission which
includes representative Of the Ma
Wy, Air Forces, and a number OF
government departments.
One was a representative Of the
minister of justice, sent to carry
out measures to deal with Outs.
liros and traitors.
With the announcement that Nor.
wegian troops were operating or
home soil, government spokes
man reported increasing mum
bers" of Germans in retreat from
Finnark to irons province, who
were leaving a trail Of 'tnigh4mar
ish devastation.
Large units of German infantr,
and motorized troops were said te
be moving west along Highway 50
the main force now being at Por
sangenfjord.
The spokesman said the fl
northern coastal towns of Vadsos
and Vardoe had been completely
wiped out'' and that their iahabi
tants had been sent fleeing init
the barren wastes without shelter
> or food.
The Germans were also reported
to have RACED the fishing settle
ments of M h avn. Berlevaag
Gamvik, and Kamoeyfjord. T h
only building left standing in Kan
| tokeino was the old peoples home
The spokesman said the Ger
. mans were reported to have or
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-15

Grand Jury on November 10, 1914,
and found to be in excellent order.
We feel that Mr.. Ross should be
mentioned in complimentary
way for his work at the County
Jail.
Fire Boat Atlantic. Window
shades needed in sleeping quar-
tiers.
"Station 3. 18th d Campbell
streets: Nothing done with recon-
mendation in former report. Roof
in need of repairs as it leaks.
"Station No. 5. Nothing done in
connection with recommendation
in former report. Three window
panes in need of replacing.
Headquarters Station: In good
condition. Nothing done in regard
to life nets. This was recommend
ed at previous inspection and con-
ditions reported.
''It has been observed by men,
bers of the Grand Jury that there
hangs on the wall of our Court
house PLAGUE bearing the names
of the men who gave their lives
in World War I.
This PLAGUE is dirty and situat-
ed in a place that is not easily
observed. We wish to recommend
that new PLAGUE be secured and
that it be framed with the dignity
and design becoming such an i'm
portant record, that it be engraved
and that it be hung in the new
Court house, and that a light of
proper effect burn over it during
hours that the building is open.
We also wish to recommend that
provision be made for a similar
PLAGUE for the names of the men
who gave their lives in World War
II.
"Let Us Not Forget Them"
We wish to thank the officers
of the court and county and city
agencies for their assistance in our
work.
Respectfully submitted,
J. Arthur Brown, Foreman.
T. W. Keith, Secretary.
P. S. We recommend proper au.
thorities be notified city, county
and S. H. P. w. c., suggesting
some danger signal most suitable
be installed to eliminate wrecks
serious damage and loss of life
at the curve at Greenfield Lake.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-15
Yale's Gridders Hold
Long Passing Practice

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, Nov. IA
P)-The Yale football team, which
can give the Ellis their first perfect
season since 1923 by winning two
more contests, held a long passing
drill today in preparation for the
North Carolina game here Satur-
day.
The throwing was done by War
rem Jake Hall, replacement for
Quarterback George Lob who is
stricken with mumps, and by Ben
jamin Hammer of Lincoln, Mass,
a reserve signal caller. Among the
receivers was Don Mccullough, a
starting end who has not played
since he hurt his leg in the Column
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-15

William Steffens, Norwegian mill
tary attache in Moscow, and that
the troops were under the direct
command of Marshal Kiril1 Mere.
tskov, Russian commander in Nor.
WaV