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The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-12
SIEGE OF FORT BEGUN
 BY BRITISH
Walled Area in Heart of MandaIdy Is Under
 Artillery Fire

CALCUTTA, March 12.-Allied artillery smashed three breaches in the walls of Fort Dufferin in the heart of Mandalay but the 75-yard meat has, so far, proved to be an ef- fective barrier to the entry of British foot soldiers.
 The Japanese are entrenched in the che and one-half mile square fort. which encloses the Royal Pal ace. They are resisting fiercely troops which crossed the Irawaddy at Myinmu, 40 miles west of Man dalay. They made a major advance, after three weeks of hard fighting and reached the vicinity of Myotha, 20 miles southwest of Mandalay and took control of the road leading north, to within 12 miles of Man. dalay.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-12

hat he arrived back i2 Vancouver B. C.. the latter part of February after many months of hoSpitaliza- ,on in Italy and England. He was njuled last September, in action in taly.
 Scme shell fragments still remain . his kree, and doctors in Italy and .agland preferred not to operate gain.
 Althouah Donald hes 30 day avc, he will not 2 able to visit his
 ent at this il1e, as he must re-
 Ii fer redi-al examination at snecuver during lis leave.
 This is the second time Cpl. Hol- en has been injured in action, the st time CceuEiug in December ot3. FollcHng t Ieturn to duty was sgala h ,iaad for ma llria for a SGT. tune.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-12

consider his vote. The measure was
 the principal subject Of debate in
 the Senate Saturday morning, but carried by a substantial majority
 It will now possibly be subject to a new vote today.
 i Senator N. R. Walker, who had battled valiantly to have minor em- ployees included in the salary in- creases provided in No. Al, came up in the afternoon meeting with a new bill to do just that, giving 25 per cent increases all around. However, he failed to obtain the two-thirds consent necessary to have his bill received. Argument on accepting the Walker proposal brought out the fact that the Sen ate Finance Committee has made provision in the General Appro- priations Bill for one-fourth in- creases for all subordinate workers, based on 1941-1942 rates. Some em- ployees, it was pointed out, received increases amounting to IA per cent in 1943.
 Where his brother-S Senator failed, Senator Andrew Nerland succeeded in gaining acceptance of a new bill. His Senate No. 66 asks a $5740 appropriation to repay the U. S. Commissioner at Fairbanks for costs connected with enforce ment of the Juvenile Code.
 Discussion of the bill brought out the fact that the Federal Office of Indian Affairs has failed to keep it's part of a bargain to shoulder such costs where the juveniles con- cerned have one-fourth or more Indian blood. The agreement has been declared unconstitutional by Indian Office attorneys.
 Late Saturday afternoon, the Senate locked up for the weekend, adjourning until 10 o'clock this morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-12
DAN AMERICAN
 CARRIES MANY
 DURING WEEKEND

A Pan American Airways plane brought the following passengers to Juneau yesterday from Seattle - Thomas George, George Folta, James Boyle, Cliffod Sunderland, James Bishop and Harold Ander- son.
 Juneau to Seattle-William J. Kehl, Wayne E. Graham. Margaret LaRrie, s. John 5wanson and Charles Waynor.
 Fairbanks to Juneau - Marshall Crutcher, Richard Cook and Walter Woodal.
 Whitehorse to Juneau-Lt. Je- rome Morgan.
 Juneau to Seattle Saturday, - Regina Cashen.
 Fairbanks to Juneau-Mrs. Nettie Stroeker and Mrs. Anna Dreamer
 Seattle to Juneau = Patsy Ann Cross.
 Leaving today via Pan American were the following for Seattle John Mccormick.
 Arriving from Seattle were Albert Davy, Earl Davey, Marie Carver, Michael Carver.
 Leaving Juneau for Fairbanks was Judge Joseph Kehoe.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-12
FREAK LIQUOR RIEL DUMPED IN HOUSE LAP
Senators Surprise Them. selves by Passing Hot
 Springs Resort Law

Alaska's Senators Saturday sent the House something to set most ears of that body aquiver. Senator Andy Gundersen's Hot Springs Resort Liquor Law, dropped into the Senate hopper, just to see how far it would get cleared the Sen ate by 9 to margin.
 It was one of those things that could never happen. Everyone was sure the bill hadn't a chance" so no one bothered even to attempt to halt the measure-just let it ride along to final vote, where it would be a cinch to be killed off. Discussion of the measure looSed Senatorial flights of fancy and humor-then the vote-and the bill, Senate No. 56, was dumped into the lap of the House.
 Designed, as it's author pro- claimed, "only to add to the per- lection" of such resorts, the Hot Springs law authorizes a dispensary license at the same rate as that paid by clubs, $500 But--there is a big point of difference between it and all other Alaska liquor laws it permits the employment of bar maids"
 At it's Saturday afternoon session, the Senate passed one other meas ure and voted down one. Passed was Senator Frank Whaley's Sub stitute for Senate Joint Memorial No. 20 The original was by Senator Don Carlos Brownell and called upon the Civil Aeronautics Au- thority to grant certificates of op- eration to main airlines from the United States to Alaska, specifically, one along the coast. The Whaley substitute, which carried by IS to l majority makes no special request for a coastal route.
 Defeated by the Senators was Representative Warren A. Taylor's House Bill 55, requiring an oath of citizenship from those seeking Territorial CT municipal employ ment in Alaska. The solons saw no need for the oath requirement, as the present laws list citizenship as 9 qualification for such employ ment, leaving it to the employing agency to seek assurance as to employees status The vote against the bill was T to 9.
 Candidate FiIings,
 Senate Bill No. 5, by Senator Leo W. Rogge, long-since passed by the Senate but returned by the House because of incorrect form, was reported out by the Elections Committee as having been whipped into shape and, after handling by the Progressing Committee, was or dered transmitted back to the lower body. It requires prior filing of in- cumbent candidates for Territorial offices and authorizes filing within the separate Divisions.
 Senator Frank Gordon lassoed Substitute for Senate Bill No. Al raising the pay of Territorial De- partment Heads, just in time to keep it from crossing to the House
 He gave nctice of intention to r'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-12
SENATOR WOULD HAVE SOLDIERS
 AT PEACE TABLE
Men and Women Who Arc Fighting War Should
 Be Heard, He Says

WASHINGTON, March 12-Sen- ator Arthur Vandenberg said he will give top priority to sugges- tions that members of the armed forces proposals to be laid before the World Security Conference.
 Vandenberg and other delegates meet tomorrow with Secretary of State Edward R. Stettinius' organ ization for a preliminary review of their duties.
 Tn letter to Gov. Green of Illi- nois, Vandenberg said he welcomed Greens proposals that uniformed men and women who are fighting this war have voice in making the peace.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-12
JOHN SAINIO DOES
 FRIDAY AT BARAN0F

John Sainio, about 50 years of age, dropped dead at Baranof last Fri day. The remains were brought to Juneau today on the gasboat, Ya- cobi, Capt. Martin Geist, and are at the Charles w. Carter Mortuary. Sainio is survived by a sister, Mrs. Hanna Pentinen, of Juneau. Funer- al arrangements are pending
 Sainio had been at Baranof mak- ing arrangements to have his wreck ed boat pulled off nearby beach wien he became ill
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-12
wRUcK BUYS LOT

Evan Wruck associated with the Public Roads Administration in Juneau. has purchased the lot ad- joining his present home on the Glacier Highway, in the Waynor Addition.
 MT. Wruck's plans for building cn this lot have not yet been made known, but it is expected he may devote large part of it to gardening.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-12

trip to Seattle since he didn't get up that early.
 Lien Doc Rude reported that Lion Scoutmaster Walt Soboleff stated that several members of his troop were ready for their examination and that in the near future an investure would be held to properly recognize them.
 Other guests of theclub today were
 Il McGinty, of Juneau, John re Q, O. Anca aerage, and Marshall Ltat e. 0. keds ikan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-12
OLAF SWANSON lS
 NOW BACK IN CITY

After an absence of four and a half months, Olaf Swanson has re- turned to Juneau from Seattle and today took charge of Swanson Brothers Store, which has been managed during his absence by Harold Aase Aase will fish halibut this year on Capt. John Sonder- lund's boat Viking.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-12
} tsyCross Here
 Vis,ting Mother

F C. 1au9hter of Repre-
 Ii 9 Bass Cross, arrived here
 day to join her mother for 8 W days during which she will cele- rate her twelfth birthday, next Sunday.
 Miss Crcss is attending Forest Ridge Convent in Seattle. She flew up with Pan American Airways and will return by air also.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-12
CAA RADIO OPERATOR
 BUYS LOT; WILL BUILD

Howard w. Fisk, radio operator for the CAA, has purchased one of the lots on Behrends Avenue, Waynor Tract, on which Contractor Walter Stutte will build a house, it was announced today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-12
Cpl. D. {. HOLDEN INJURED FOR END
 TIME IN ACTION

MT. and Mrs. Alex Holden have received word from their son Cpl. Donald C. Holden, who is with the Canadian Seaforth Highlanders,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-12
REHBEIN FINED S25

Frank G. Rehbein was fined S2o in City Magistrates Court today on a charge of drunk and disorderly conduct.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-12
OIL MAN HERE

J. E. Bayler, representing the Standard Oil Company, is visiting in Juneau, and is staying at the Baranof
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-12
LUNCHEON GIVEN
 FOR BRIDE-TO-BE

Mrs. Esther Metzgar was hostess at Q luncheon Saturday in the Gold Room of the Baranof Hotel, honor ing her sister, Miss Elisabeth Kaser, whose engagement to Cpl. Glenn Cupp was announced last week. There were Is guests present, in addition to the honor guest and the hostess.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-03-12

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23
BETTER AND BETTER

CambZridge, Mass. CUP)-A Cam bridge candy company advertised for two boys-$25 & week and all you can eat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23
College Head Opposes Bill

Cambridge, Mass, Jan. 23.-(UP) President James B. Conant of Harvard University opposes the G. l. Bill of Rights because it "baSes educational opportunity on length of military service rather than on demonstrated ability"
 In his annual report, President Conant urged revision of the bill to assure professional training at government expense Of care fully selected" group of veterans. He charged that the present law "does not represent the desires of the educational institutions Of the country"
 Unless high standards of per- formance can be maintained ill spite of sentimental pressureS and financial temptation" Conant said i've may find the least capable among the war generation, instead of the most capable flooding the facilities for advanced education in the United States
 President Conant said that the veterans with the most brains and initiative will probably be those most dissatisfied with academic for malities and most temped to go di- rectly into outside work. To re- cruiti these men for professional training, he declared, it will be necessary to leminate some formal credit requirements, rpovide an in- tenSified year-round program of study, and telescope college and graduate professional studies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23
Bus Shelter Question Discussed By Aldermen
Difference of Opinion Noted in Arguments Advanced
 By Advocates. Opponents; Benson Demands Action

Provisions for centrally located bus shelter were again demanded a, last nights aldermanic meeting fol ewing the reading of a report rela" tive to the recent conference be" tween the Connecticut Railway & Lighting Co.,, and a committee of the board.
 The report stated that the com pany had expressed unwillingneSs to erect such a shelter because it wa, financially unable to do so and be- cause such shelter offered poSsi- bilities of danger and hazards to the public and the need for constant po- lice protection. Too, according to the report the park board is opposed to the erection of such a structure along the Green,
 The company had also opposed the erection of such shelter on the south side of the Green for once it was constructed there would follow complaints from persons who must wait for busseS elsewhere that they too should have shel- ter
 Alderman Richard Bensen who urged that local civic groups such as Kiwanis, Rotary and Lions club cooperate in establishing such a protective construction said:
 "The city should fore the bus company to erect shelters or estab-' fish central waiting station, az the city has cooperated with them. They have a million dollars worth of rolling stock on which they pay no personal property taxes, If they did. this, at 30-mill tax rate, it would mean $30,O0O taxes tho city would receive. The factories have to pay taxes on their fleets of trucks. Even their real estate taxes. they can deduct from the excise tax they pay the state. Yet the city maintains the streets the busses operate over
 Other leaders declared the need for such a construction and called for the rental of an empty store or some such as a protective measure.
 Also discussed last night was Wa terbury,s proposed airport. How ever. since the city planning con- mission has and is continuing to make thorough study of the pro- poSal which will be subject to the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23

Rev. J. DOnnelly fiouting Roosevelt and Churchill and recognizing the Communist group at Lublin as the Government of Poland and the Communists in America supporting the stand of our Government and England? No, they stand on this issue as on all issues, with Stalin, as they have stood with him through out the war
 CTS AT MASS
 The faithful attendance of Cath ollcs at Sunday Mass is one of the great joys of the Church and source of profound edification for millions of n-Catholics. But some times a Catholic will miss without reason or for trivial reason, and there are not a few with the care less habit of coming late for Holy Mass.
 For them and to their shame we quote the following from an article in the Sign" by Father Fabian Flynn, Chaplain of the First Army, who is now hospitalized at Mitchell Field.
 IN A COW BARN
 Last Sunday I celebrated Mass In COW barn, a scant few hundred yards from the German lines, the farthest forward that I have yet been able to set up an altar. A group of men walked more than two miles to be present at the services. Their company was strung out holding position only few hedgerows distant from the enemy. These men had been on the alert all night with straining eyes and ears. constantly haraSsed by sniperS, sneaking pat rels and mortar fire.
 Thy had not had chow in 48 hours. They were dirty, unshaven, weather beaten, weary to eXhaus- ton. Yet at dawn when their pla- toon was relieved until the next night before rolling into blankets they travelled the long miles to the Mass which they learned, by means of the CT grapevine, was to be said.
 This incident is not an unusual occurrence. It is symptomatic of the spirit of faith and devotion mani fested by so many of our Catholic soldiers in combat. There is some thing wholesome and contagious about religion as these men practice it. It is faith in action; the fulfill ment of Catholic home training" KEYS OF THE KINGDOM
 Another great motion picture with a thoroughly Catholic theme is be- ing given to the American public with the release of the film-version of Dr. A. J. Cronin's Keys of the Kingdom" Though the book was widely criticized by Catholic re- viewers for many heretical- al-sounding statements which it put into the mouth of the chief character, Father Chisholm, the movie version carries but few of these objection able passages, and these are consid-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23
Prison Home To Chomp pion

Waterville, Me. Jan. 23.-(UP)- After sleeping outside a prison cell for the first time in 45 years, George Champion, 82-year-old life term prisoner, was to undergo an opera ton at Thayer hospital today for removal of a cataract from one of his eyes.
 The operation, scheduled to be performed by Dr. Howard Hill was expected to restore full sight to eyes that slowly have been losing their vision.
 Champion, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for the ax mur- der of four farm folk back in 1900 will be hospitalized about 10 days before returning to prison at T'homaSton.
 The mild-mannered bachelor came here in a vehicle that was known as a "horseless carriage" when he entered prison. Said he: T al- ways liked horses but travelling in the old days was pretty slow. You can't beat an automobile for getting you places in hurry"
 Concerning women's styles Cham pion remarked, There's nothing wrong with women's dresses. They used to be long when was on the outside, but I think they're better all around the way they are. It's a lot better for them getting around and don't SC anything wrong with them now"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23
Hollywood To Give
 Oscars March IS
5000 Motion Picture Members to Survey Work Oe
 Fellow Craftsmen and Artists in Next Few Weeks

Hollywood goes to the polls" again this year, few weeks hence, for the seventeenth consecutive year, to vote on the annual Aca- demv of Motion Pictures Arts and Scie..ces Awards-the coveted "Os- cars," as they have been endearing- ly termed in Hollywood vernacular. More than 5000 members of the motion picture colony during the next few weeks will survey and evaluate the work of fellow crafts men and artists, and then nomin- ate on first ballot, and vote for on 8 second. Awards for outstand- ing performances, the best picture, and the finest cinematic accom- plishments during the year just passed.
 Continuation of the polling and voting will be the night of the Awards presentations, to be held in worldfamed Grauman's Chinese theater, on March IS, when Holly woods great and small, stars and technicianS, writers and actors, will foregather for that annual exciting moment in Hollywod's history, when announcement of the much sought after prizes begin.
 But for the few hours of excite ment and suspense there have been months of careful preparation and planning to make sure that the nominating, the voting, and the fi- nal presentations themselves go off smoothly. The Academy Board of Governors, representing all the creative branches and technical de- partments of the industry, devise new rules annually to conform with changing times and needs. Last year, for example, instead of the annual Banquet, held at one of Los Angeles leading hotels, 1t was de- cided to answer the requirements of wartime restrictions, by holding the annual Awards event in Holly woods largest theater. This year new realignment of actors in Holly wood necessitated change in the voting rules for eligibility. New scientific advances in sound or col or, for example, call for special rules, devised by the competent members of the Academy's scien- tific branch.
 For the best performance and best supporting performance, for men and women, 7200 members of the acting profession will nominate five persons for each acting award. As in the past there is no restriction on these nominations, except, of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23

associated with the company since 1928
 Other officers are Merritt Hem- inway and MT. Crotty, vice-presi- dents: Barlow L. Reminway. rteas- urer and Mrs. Booth, secretary and assistant treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23
CONTIFUNIST "SUPPORTn

We do not know of one Commu- mist in the country who has been active and vocal in support of the war because of American ideals. Russia and Stalin, yes. But Amer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23
Catholic Thought And Opinion
By REV. JOSEPH F. DONNELLY

erably tempered. Two or three scenes described in the noval, which would be only remotely possible in real life, have been wholly omitted from the film.
 The movie is the story of Q deeply human and saintly priest who is sent to the foreign missions in China and who through fortitude, humility and holiness Surmounts all difficulties. It is a moving story which will be warmly received by the public, and which will give to millions a view of an almost wholly unknown vista of Catholic life. ORGANIZED CLEANUP
 Today there are sixty-four re- viewers reading 156 magazines for the National Organization for De- cent Literature carrying on the most successful clean-up of reading in American history. When the organ ization began it's work about six years ago it put on 1t disapproval list more than 300 magazines and periodicals which it described as indecent and salacious periodical literature"
 Today there are seventy-one of these magazines still on the list. Most of them are magazines with a restricted circulation for prac- tically everyone of the larger pub fishers have brought their maga- zines into conformity with the MOLD code.
 FROM WORLD WAR
 NCWC News Serivce is recalling against the background of the pro- greSs of the war on the Western Front remarkable report on World War I sent to this country by How ard Wheeler, now with the coordi- nator of Inter American Affairs. but formerly editor of Everybody's Magazine.
 MT. Wheeler's report was on the Battle of the Marne. The German General von Kluck lost the battle, according to military authorities by drawing off % many troops from the German center to reinforce his army on the right in order 10 over come what he believed was a tre- mendouS concentration of the French. Marshall Foch drove through the weakened center. WHEELER'S REPORT
 MT. Wheeler sought an explana- tion of von Kluck's error A French officer of high rank, "a cool delib- crate, practical fighting man." told him that there are some who pro- fess to believe Kluck really did see an immense army there before him, or that others saw this concentra- ton and reported it to him. These folks say that when the life and soul of France hung in the balance. and when there seemed 10 be no way that human endurance could stay the German flood, Jeanne d. Arc gathered celestial host, and that 1t was this that the Germans were permitted to see for little while, that the heart of France might go on beating"
 Mir Wheeler asked the officer: That is the general belief Do you believe it?"
 When he answered, it was very gravely: "Yes."
 lbtH'ghfub grvaley
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-23
POPLAR CHAPLAIN
 HOME ON FURLOUCH
Capt. Scully of New Britain Pays Visit Here Today
 to Attend Wedding

Capt Richard F Scully, unit chap lain of the former 102 infantry, Na- tional Guard, yesterday lauded the members of his unit for their hard work in building defenseS bases on the islands where they were sta toned, despite the fact that they didn't see any combat action
 Father Scully, who has returned to his home in New Britain, after serving nearly three years in the South Pacific with "Waterburys Own, shared in the labor of build ing chapel in the jungle, a project which the entire unit helped as a tribute to their chaplain The Con- necticut priest also built a ball field, organized an athletic program, and secured mail and books for the men of the former Guard unit who were in continuous training in prepara- tion for possible Jap attacks
 Father Scully will be in Water bury today to attend the marriage of one of ''his boys, Capt. Ralph A. Sheldrlck, son of Mrs. Alma E. Sheldrick, 45 Center street to Miss Cecile M. Carroll, daughter of MT and Mrs. Jeremiah J. Carroll, 199 Lounsbury street.