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The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-01-03
BLAST TAXES PLACE EARLY THIS MORNING
One Hundred SixfY-ihree
 Known Survivors, Many Suffering from Burns
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The Third Naval District gave this description of the explosion:
 All communications of the ship were disrupted. The mast toppled, the bridge bnckled and collapsed Che barrel forward of the 5-inch gun went whining. through the air. There was no disorder. Fire com panies were orgahized after the blast and engineers kept the No. l boiler on the left at work to keep up light, power and steam.
 "The ship was ablaze forward and on the bridge. Fire fighters could get no closer than No. 1 stack"
 Survivors said the destroyer seem ed to break in two under No. 2 gun turret. The Coast Guard went to the scene. One Coast Guard ship nosed to the side of the ship and ran lines aboard and aided sur vivors to get aboard the rescue vessel The fire aboard the de- stroyer was fought until 7:05 a. m., when the ship was ordered aband- oned and she went down soon after.
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Mrs. E. N. Campbell. MT and Mrs. Joseph Lawton, M o. Johnson and Nell Couch.
 Tlle vessel left for Skagway early Saturday morning with the follow ing passengers for Skagway--Mrs. Remis, N. Bates, J. c. Cook, Evelyn Deane, E. Giovanetti, Mrs. N. s. Honor, Charlotte Horn, A. R. Hil- lery, John Homethko, John Lundy, sammy Nelson, Mrs. Sammy Nelson, Sandra Nelson, Sheila Nelson, Mrs. Edna Policy, R. J. Schoettler, Ken meth Wingate, and Charles Tuckett.
 On the southbound trip the steam CT brought the following persons from Skagway - Edward Bronson, Robert M. Johnson, Howard Brick son, c. J.. Martin, V. c. Sontag, Charles Tuckett, Robert Hutchins, w. A. Anderson, Harold Sommers, Frank Hamilton, N s. Hornor, Mrs. N. s. Hornor, c. H. Peterson, George J. Brown, and Mrs. Edna Policy.
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WIPE BOARD
 0FFI(E0pENS AT LIGHT 60.

Norman c. Stines. Area Repre- sentative for the War Production Board in Alaska, is in Juneau and announces completion of arrange ments with the Alaska Electric j Light and Power Company whereby he will open his office in the. dis play room of the company's head quarters
 1 The regular office hours will be { from 9:30 to 11:30 o'clock in the I forenoon and from 2 to 4 o'clock in ? the afternoon, each week day MT. Stines also announced that ap- pointments may be secured for in tarviews outside of the regular office ! hours by those who find it incon- venient to contact him during the specified time. He may be reached l either at his office in the fight com pany or at the Baranof Hotel 1 With headquarters in this city for the next two months, MT. Stines will also make brief trips to Ket- chikan, Wrangen, Petersburg and Sitka, where priority problems and civilian requirements will be ironed out. N6t
 Well acquainted with the Terri tory and it's problems, MT. Stines first came to Alaska during the Gold Rush Days. He later returned to Alaska as an employee of the United States Smelling, Refining and Mining Company, opening their dredging property at Nome in 1922 From 1924 to 1927 he was in Fair banks for the company, opening the large dredging operations there. r Tn between residences in Alaska, Stines took in most of the world. From 1909 to 1919 he YVES in Russia. representing some of theo largest mining companies operating copper, steel, coal, zinc and lead properties. He lived in Leningrad throughout the various revolutions,
 ! From 1922 to 1924 he was mining in Ontario and from 1885 to 1889 he was in South America in Col ombia. Bolivia, Peru and Equador. operating gold properties He re- turned to the United States again in 1889 and remained until he join ed the staff of WIPE.
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1S ARRIVE HERE. FROM 5KAGWAY;; 46 BOUND FOR SOUTH

Passengers embarking for the South from Juneau yesterday were for Seattle Maurice McDonell, Mary McDonell, Maurice McDonell, Jr., Erwin Walker, Ruby V. Walker, Mary E. Walker, Fred Walker, Dor othy Marshall, Mae F. McFall, Sarah Lee Atkinson, Emma D. Langseth, Ardys Stiles.
 Wilbert H. Sievers, Betty McCor- mick, Laurel Martinsen, Duane s. Martin, Erma J. Martin, Zola Dev- lin, Josephine Staples, John L. Asp, Ruth M. Gudbranson, Ella Coker, B. L. Mynatt, Harry J. Mailman, and Lawrence Motley.
 For ancouver-Marian McDonell, Maurice McDonell, Mrs. Wallis George, Maydelle George, John Bishop, Stanley Grummett, Leota R. Smith, Bess Vim, and Joseph D. OLeary.
 For Ketchikan-~Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Hawkins, Mrs. F. Pettygrove, Joseph F. Stevens, and Frank Mar shall
 For Wrangell-Pearl Loft, Walter Turner, Mrs. John Brantar, MT. and
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beginning at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Thelma Engstrom will be Installing Matron for the Stars, with Roberta John- son as Installing Marshal, and Alex Sey Installing Chaplain. Glen Kirkham will be Installing Master for Masons, with Alex Sey as Mar shal and District Deputy Grand Master, District No B. Howard Stab- Ter as Chaplain.
 All Stars, Masons, visiting mem- bers and families are invited to at- tend the affair. Each member is cordially invited to take along a guest for the evening.
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POLICE COURT FINES

Bob Phaleen was fined $50 and given 5-day suspended sentence this morning in the City Police Court on a charge of being drunk and disorderly. Bob Bentillo Carlos was fined $25 on disorderly con- duct charge.
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TO JOIN FAMILY

John Asp, player on the Douglas Huskie basketball team, is leaving for the South on the next steamer
 He will join his parents, MT. and Mrs. Sam Asp. who are spending the winter months in Seattle John
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NOTICE

The Alaska Laundry will close its plant and office during Tuesday and Wednesday of this week to finish work now in the plant. No personal laundry or dry cleaning Viii Dc y....- ed for or accepted during these two days. adv.
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TO NEW JOBS

Grant P Logan and Arthur Wes- ton are leaving for Excursion Inlet today, where they will be employed for the winter. Logan is steel worker and Weston's trade is pipe filter.
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DOUGLAS
 NEWS
HEALTH CLINIC TOMORROW

Tomorrow afternoon, January 4, a We'll Baby Conference will be held in the Public Schools. Terri torial Helath Nurse will be Helen Johnson, who is relieving Mrs. Frey, former nurse.
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LEE GRANT RETURNING

Lee Grant. who has been on va cation with his family here for several months, is returning to Ex- cursion Inlet today He will be Superintendent of a gravel project there.
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o. E. S, F. & A. INSTALLATION
 The Order of Eastern Star, Mug get Chapter 2, and the Gastineau Lodge l24 F. & A. Masons will hold joint installation of officers to- morrow evening in the Eagles Hall,
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MRS. WALLIS GEORGE
 AND MAYDELLE LEAVE

Mrs. Wallis George, accompanied by her daughter, Maydelle, left yes terday by steamer for an indefinite visit in the States.
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SCHOOL TODAY

After enjoying their Christmas vacation, Douglas students are re- turning to their studies today.
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will be missed in Douglas, and it is regretted than he cannot finish the Channel League Series.
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HERE FROM ANCHORAGE
 Here from Anchorage. Eleanor Oman is registered at the Baranof.
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Relief At Last
 For Your Cough

Creoniulsion relieves promptly be- cause it goes right to the seat Of the trouble to help loosen and expel germ laden phlcgln, and aid nature to soothe and heal raw, tender, in- famed bronchial mucous mem branes. Tell your druggist to sell you a bottle of Creomulsion with the un- derstanding you must like the way it quickly allays the cough or you are to have your money back.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-22
Court To Settle
 Cromwell Dispute

Newark, N. J., November P. - (UP) - Meyer E. Ruback, attorney for James H. R. Cromwell, predict ed today that federal court may be asked to determine whether Crom- we'll has a divorce from his ex-wife, Doris Duke Cromwell, or vice versa.
 Tt will probably require the work of the U. S. Supreme Court to settle the conflict between the courts of New Jersey and Nevada" Ruback said.
 Mrs. Cromwell obtained a Reno divorce last December which New Jersey court declared null last June. Monday the Reno court granted Mrs. Cromwell new decree and held the New Jersey nullification of its earlier decree to be invalid.
 Thus the spectacle of dizzy merry-go-round is presented to an already bewildered public," Ruback said.
 Ruback, charging that Mrs. Cromwell and her advisors have furnished more heat than light" in the contest, declared that "the false ness of their charges will be domon- strated if and when MT. Cromwell and Mrs. Stotesbury (Cromwell's mother, Mrs. Eva Stotesbury) see fit to make any public statements"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-22
FBI In Denver Holding Former Torrington Youth Tra
ACTION EXPECTED
 ON TRADE SCHOOL
Committee Meeting to DiS= Cuss Sites; Training
 Center Favored

Members of the trade school committee will meet at D. m. this afternoon to discuss the poSsibil- ity of utilizing the War Produc- tion Training Center, South Main as temporary site for 8 Water bury Trade School.
 Rejection by state authorities of the now idle MLicahy school has led local authorities to give con- sideration to possible use of the training center now in operation with the major share of equipment required for trade school.
 Located in the Steele & John son Building, TIT South Main street the WPTC has many addi- tional thousands of feet available at the latter location if desiring to lease.
 In rejecting the Mulcahy build ing on reasons of structure, the state authorities suggested the leasing of factory space preferably on South Main street. Although not specific as to such a proposed locale it was assumed here yester- day that the reference to the WPTC site which is federal spon- sored program administered by state vocational authorities. James Calvin is at present the head su- pervisor.
 The local committee will meet this afternoon to review the possi- bility of utilizing the South Main street site or pressing state author ities to adopt use of the Mulcahy building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-22
O'DONNELL'S TEAM
 LEADING TOURNEY
Former Champions Now in Sixth Place; Edward V.
 Curley, 3d, Arrives
Washington Hill

St. Francis Holy Name 45 tour nament played thelr seventh game of the season this week, in the basement of the parochial school, with the following scores result ing: John Fitzmaurice 16, Tom Coughlan, 26; D. O'Neil 22 J. Mo- Hugh 20; T. Conway IA, E. O'Don- nell 28. This last play shows E.. O'Donnel and his Galty Boys in first place with 168, John Mo- Hugh 154; second place; D. O.. ell third place with 153; Tom Cough Ian, fourth place, 148; Tom Conway fifth place, 145; and wonder of all wonders" John Fitzmaurice, sixth place with 122. MT. Fitzmaurice's team for the past three or four years, have always carried off the honorS and taken home the prize at the end of the season, by being in first place. His luck surely has changed, unless he picks up very soon.
 St. Francis Xavier parochial school will close this noon for the rest of the week for the Thanks giving recess. There will be no re- liigous instructions either tomor- row or on Saturday for this reason.
 Congratulations are in order for the Edward V. Curley, Jr.s, of Baldwin street. The Mrs has pre- scented MT. Curley with bounc- ing baby boy, weighing 8 1-2 pounds and bouncing is the right word, if he is anything like his two little sisters, Peggy and Judy. This will be Edward V. the Third in the Curley family. Mrs. Curley was the former Alice Fox of Ray mond street. And incidentally, this will be the first boy born to mem- Der of the Gents of the Hil"- and of course means quite bit to Ed V. Jr., being popular mem Der of this club and one of the or ganizers. (Joe Donahue, please take notiee).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-22

Word of his apprehension, his activities and his confession have been received by Roger Gleason, di- rector of the New Haven office of Federal Bureau of Investigation. A checkup is being made on his sus- pected activities in Waterbury and vicinity.
 According to word from Denver Rhyce for the past two weeks has been making the headlines" in the newspapers of Denver and vicinity. Some of the incidents in which he was involved received nationwide publicity.
 Claiming that he was at liberty from the U. s. Navy on 8 brief furlough Rhyce wore the regula- tion navy uniform with campaign badges and stars. He claimed that he took part in the Asiatic, Pacific, Middle East and American Theater of War operations. He participat- ed in five major engagements and showed stars on his badge to prove it."
 In interviews with reporters he told a fearful story of being an orphan. His story so impressed a family living in Englewood, Denver, that he was legally" adopted by it, although the father and mother of that family are parents of eleven children, five of whom are serving in the U. s. navy. The adoption ln- spired some widespread newspaper accounts and evidently resulted in reaction with Rhyce did not entire ly anticipate. He eventually de- cided to end his masquerade and on November 18th walked into the FBI office in Denver and told his story.
 He is not an orphan. His father and mother and three brothers and a sister are living and reside 1n New York state. He has never been inducted into naval service. His whole was hoax he admitted.
 Rhyce will be prosecuted under the U. S. code which makes it ll- legal for anyone not duly lnducted to wear military garb, and to wear medals, badges or decorations TOT aervices rendered.
 Under the federal law the young man will be arraigned in Denver on the charge of juvenile de- linQuency".
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-22
CITY TO ASSUME
 PROPERTY RICHES
Mill Street Plant to Be Sold to WatertOwn Under
 Garment Company

Property at 196-200 NH street formerly property of the WatertoWn Undergarment Corporation will bs assumed temporarily by the city to- night when it is expected that tEe board of aldermen in a special ses- sion will authorize the mayor to ac- cept quit claim deed for the prop erty.
 The mayor will then be authorized to forward a similar deed to the Berkliff Undergarment Company. Price involved has been settled at $62,000.
 The city is accepting the properts in lieu of non- payment of taxes, under terms of state statute.
 The property will be disposed of by the Industrial Properties re-- ceivership under an option given to the Watertown Undergarment Cor poration with approval of the supe- rior court. The option calls for pur- case for $74,000 by May ], 1914.
 Last week it was indicated by the receiver in court that the optioi, would be exercised before the end of this year, and tonight's action by the city board will be forerunner of actual disposition. The city has a claim on the premises because of large tax debt.
 Sale of the property will lead to termination of the receiverShip pro- ceedings involving the Industrial Properties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-22
NuD6ins' Chances
 To Live One-In-Ten

Denver, Colo. Nov. 22- (UP)- Forrest (Nubbins) Hoffman, three year-old Cheyenne, Wyo,, boy who had his Christmas last Sunday be- cause 1t was believed he would die from bladder ailment before De- cember 25, was giv one-in-ten chance for recovery today.
 A Genito-urinary surgeon at Mer- cy hospital said that "Nubbins," whose condition was described as unchanged after a good night, was seriously i'll, but expressed hope that an operation to correct the condi- tion would be possible as soon as the boy has built up strength.
 The specialist said an examina- tion revealed that "lJubbins" had an obstruction at the neck of the bladder. He said the right kidney hao been almost destroyed and thsf the left had been greatly damaged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-22
HIGGINS REFUTES ALLEGED MANAGER Candidate for Congress Says Local Man Acted
 as Chauffeur

Harold Senior, state organizer for the c. I. O. declared that the local council is not acting contrary to the policy of the national c. I. O. in forming third political party for this area.
 Senior stated that national policy was to avoid forming 8 national" third party but did not apply to state or local factions.
 Meanwhile Peter B. Higgins un- successful Democratic candidate for congressman who accused Water burys' Democratic leaders of having taken walk" in their efforts to- ward supporting the party last elec- tion, today denied that John Man na, union member had acted as his campaign manager during his cam paign, as claimed by Mama.
 Mama had declared "unfortunate" the actions of Highs in assailing the local Democrats and had &C., cused Higgins of poor sportsman ship"
 Higgins stated that Mama had merely acted as his chauffeur dur ing his campaign and "by no means was instrumental as 8 campaign manager "of any type". Mama had been hired as organizer previous to the campaign, by the union it was declared, and then was taken on as chauffeur following the comple- tition of the organization work.
 Senior, meanwhile hurled charges of double machine" operations in Waterbury and stated that although the third party to be formed here by the c. I. O. will not bear the lat ter title it will be one of liberal lean- ings which will indorse the worth iest' candidates of either party or put up candidates of it's own.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-22
FUNERALS

The funeral of James H. De- laney, 20 Bank street, will be held at 9:45 a. m. tomorrow from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, to the Church of the Immaculate Conception for sol- emn high Mass of requiem at 1O:15. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 10 D. m. today.
 Funeral services for Frederick J. Strauss, 37, Waterbury turn pike, Marion, were held today at 2 D. m at the Flatow funeral home, 48 Cook street, Meriden, Rev. George Hagerdorn, pastor of Em-' manuel Lutheran church, officiat- ing. Burial was in Walnut Grove cemetery, Meriden.
 The funeral of Robert F. Schild- gen, 198 Hillside avenue, will be held from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, at SIS a. m tomorrow to St. Margaret's church where requiem high Mass will be celebrated at 9. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 10 p. m. today.
 The funeral of Mrs. Martha (Mellen) Jenner, 13 Carroll court, Naugatuck, was held at 3 D. m. today at the Naugatuck Congrega- tional church, Rev. Edward R. Hance, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Grove cemetery.
 Prayers will be said for Miss Bridget Condon, 81, of Watertown, at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Friday at Il a. m., Rev. Myles P. Calvin, pastor of St. Johns church, Watertown, officiat- ing. Burial will be in Riverside cem- etery. Friends may call at the fuenral home tomorrow from 2 to 9 p. m.
 The funeral of Elizabeth (Sta- bile) Cercola, wife of Victor Ger cola, 129 Anderson Ave, will be held tomorrow at a. m. from the Mai orano funeral home, 95 Willow St., in the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel where a solemn high Mass will be celebrated at 8 a. m. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Frienos may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 10 p. m.
 The funeral of Mrs. Anna Will kas widow of Waldyslovas Wilkas. Shadduck Rd., Middlebury, will be held from the home tomorrow at 10 a. m. to St. Joseph's church, Waterbury, at II a. m. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-22

HOLLERAN-MrS. Mary Holler- an, wife of Edward F. Holleran, 185 Homer street, died last night at St. Mary's hospital after lingering illness.
 She was born in New Hartford, the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Donavan) McMahon. Mrs. Holleran came to this city 40 years ago, making her home in the Weterville section of the city. She was a communicant of St. Michael's church.
 Surviving besides her husband is sister, Mrs. Daniel T. Earring ton, ST., Waterbury; niece, Mrs. Edward J. Hemlock, Flushing, L. l.: and a nephew, Walter Heckel- man, this city.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, Friday at 8:15 a. m., to St. Michaels church for solemn high Mass at g. Burial will be in new St. Josephs cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from to 10 tonight and to 10 p. m. tomorrow
 PANASCI - Mrs. Francesca (Ad- ornetto) Panasci, 67, 1884 North Main street, died yesterday after noon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Michael Mangiapane, 41 Sum- mer street. Mrs. Panasci, wife of Antonio Panasci, was born in Italy and came to Waterbury 24 years ago.
 Surviving, besides her husband are six daughters, Mrs. Mangia- pane, Mrs. Alfred Mazzaferro, both of Waterbury,; Mrs. Luigi Sala Mrs. Nicola Vincent and Mrs. Jo- seph Stanio, all of Brooklyn, N Y; and Mrs. Ned Lazio, Colton Calf; two brothers, John and Ralph Adornetto, both of Jersey City, N. J.; sister of Italy; F grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held from the Maiorano Funeral Home, 95 Willow street, at a. m. Friday to St. Lucy's church where a solemn high Mass will be celebrated at 10. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 10 p m. today, to 10 p. m. tomorrow.
 SCOTT-Mrs. Emma A. Scott, 80 Euclid avenue, widow of J. Alvin Scott, died last night at her home Born in Naugatuck, she was the daughter of the late George G.. and Harriet (Scott) Andrews. She leaves several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held from the residence, Friday at 2 p. m., Rev. Arthur F. Lewis, rector of St. Michael's Episcopal church, Nau-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-22
PRAYER ONLY ANSWER

Fort Wayne, Ind, Nov. 22.-(UP) Nationwide prayers will be held tomorrow by the Salvation Army for the recovery of Forrest (Nubbins) Hoffman Adj. R. E. Orchard, com mander of the Fort Wayne Salva- tion Army Post, said today.
 Orchard quoted Marshall Hoff- man, father of the three-year old boy, as saying:
 T feel that prayer is the only answer now"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-22
WATERBURY MOOSE TO INITIATE CLASS

A class of 35 candidates will be initiated as members of the Water bury Lodge of Moose at formal ceremonies next Sunday afternoon in Moose hall. The New Britain de- gree team, one of the most efficient in New England. will officiate at the ceremonies. A large number of out of town members are expected for the occasion.
 A buffet lunc hwill be served fol lowin gthe eXemplification.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-22
NEWS :
 HUU&HES

Thanksgiving Day a service of praise will be held in Zion Luther an church on Cherry street at 8:30 in the morning, according to the usual custom. There will be spe- cial Thanksgiving music and the annual Thanksgiving offering will be received. The pastor will speak on the topic Forget Not All His Benefits.
 All the men of Zion Lutheran church are invited to the parsOn- age on Cooke street on Friday eve- ming, when the Lutheran Brother hood will hold its November meet ing. Final arrangements will be made for the sending of Christmas gifts to those in the service, Gus tave K. Johnson, president, an- nOunced today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-22
MILKS GOAT FROM BED

Kittery, Me. CUP)-Russell Milli- ken, II, of Kittery has pet goat which is very devoted to him. In fact, the animal won't allow any, one but Russell to milk him. So when Russell was ill and confined to his bed recently, the goat had to be brought into the bedroom at each milking time.