davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-16
TEN PLACED IN
 GLASS IA BY
 BOARD NO.

Selective Service Board No. this week placed the following regis trants in Class IA Laverne c. Waddell, Lynn c Johnson, Eugene E. Eakin, Robert N. Mills, Vastly w. Perez, Alan E Wicks, Wayne L. Campbell, Vernon z. Hodges, Peter c. Warner and Arthur B Mcbride Class I-C-Kenneth s. Martin and William G. Gray.
 Class 2-A-Douglas L. Gregg and Hugh c. Norton.
 Class PA CFD-Francis G. Tate.
 Class 2-B (F)-Avin P. Noren, Cyril w. George and Kenneth F. Willard. Y Class William R. Windsor, Robert s. Pendleton, Glenn F. Hin- derer, Orville w Reid and Bonnie F Borsvold
 Class 2-A Disc) - William F. Burnett.
 Class 4-A-John c. Molyneux, Sam Knudson, Earl B Ritter, Thomas H. Dyer, James A. White, Louis A. Dele b que, Walter E. Butts, Johnnie J. Alberts, Ernest A. Kohlhase and Loren I. Bab- cock.
 Class IA (Disc) = William s. Shirk
 Glass 4-D-George H. Loveless. Class 4-F - Henry B. Peterson, Merle c. Tuck and James D. Thomas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-16
vate ownership is provided fol under the FILA programs.

vate ownership is provided for under the FILA programs
 Municipalities, to secure projects, must undertake cooperation to the extent of agreeing to furnish public services, such as utilities, police and fire protection. Projects can be approved only where such facilities are available. MT. Furman admitted that this requirement. would ex clude many needy Alaska com- munities from the benefits of the bill, but it is a requirement of the Federal government.
 Housing properties developed under the act would be tax exempt but, in lieu of taxes pro- vision is made to compensate cities for facilities furnished, by pay ment of a percentage of rentals, generally about 10 per cent of col lections, which ordinarily amounts to about 50 per cent of the regular tax rate.
 The board of five commissioners set up by the act, would be a policy group and would employ an executive director and other full-time help to administer the act. The commissioners would serve without remuneration and employees would be paid from operating returns from projects.
 It is provided by Act of Con- gress that the Federal Government will purchase maximum of 90 per cent of any housing bond issue. In practice, however, MT. Furman stated, at present an average of 85 per cent of such bonds are being sold to private purchasers.
 As partial guarantee of bond issues, the Federal Government will also contribute up to 3 per cent for payments of principal and interest.
 The present proposed bill is, MT. Furman stated, substantially the same as that which was passed in the Senate but lost in the House of the Territorial Legislature two years ago.
 Following completion of the sec- ond reading of the bill, Senator N R. Walker, co-sponsor with Sem ator John Butrovich, Jr., moved for suspension of the rules and consideration of the measure for final passage. Senators Allen Shat- tuck, Rogge and Cochran, however, argued that there seemed to be no necessity for such hurry, while Senator Frank Gordon favored the immediate vote.
 The motion was lost, and the bill went to the Engrossment Corr mittee.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-16
Top Skiing
 pfedi(ted
Powder snowl"

Powder snow!"
 Mention of that rare phenomenon in Juneau is almost sufficient to tell the story of local skiing pros poets for the weekend. However, more detailed reports of conditions are available from skiers who have taken to the hills" during the week.
 Wonderful skiing-with lots of new, dry snow-is reported for the whole area reached by the Douglas Ski Trail. The trail to the Upper Cabin is in excellent shape, from the Treadwell Ditch up. Completely safe snow depths have rot been reached on all sections of the trail from the Ditch down to the high
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-16

way. and neophite skiers are warned off that portion of the trail.
 Snow in the Upper Ski Bowl is said to be deep and heavy, and it is expected that the best sur faces for weekend sliding will be found at the Slalom Course and on the Second Meadow. where devotees of the slippery slats have been using the slopes all week and the snow is we'll packed.
 The Juneau Ski Club has not yet announced it's program of activi- ties for Saturday and Sunday
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-16
FURkAN TELLS SENATE ABOUT
 HOUSING BILL
Measure Passes Second Reading with Only
 Minor Changes

The Alaska Housing Authority Law yesterday skipped almost un- scathed through the amendment stage of procedure in the Terri torial Senate. Stanley A. Thurman Northwest Regional Counsel for the Federal Public Housing Authority was on hand to explain the pro- visions of Senate Bill No. 2l and stood by to expound on questioned points as the measure was read by section.
 Apparently, MT. Furman took care of his part very handily, for the reading of the lengthy bill pushed right along, with only three minor amendments being attached. Two other proposed changes failed of adoption, and when the measure next appears, probably today or Saturday, it will be practically in it's original form
 One amendment adopted was proposed by Senator o. D. Coch- ran to strengthen the provisions of the measure which prohibit the authority created by the bill from obligating the Territory financially. Two amendments moved by Senator Leo w. Rogge, to alter the method of selecting the administrative board members, were lost by voice vote.
 Enabling Act
 One of the other changes in the measure empowers the admins trative board itself, instead of the Governor, to dismiss any of it's own members found deficient in office. The third amendment provides that the authority file it's annual report with the Auditor, rather than the Secretary of Alaska.
 MT. Furman's statement as to the effect and intent of the Hous- ing Authority act, disclosed it to be principally an enabling measure, which will permit the Territory to benefit from Federally financed housing projects through coopera- tion with the Federal agency.
 The law proposed for Alaska con- tains only standard provisions, now i'll effect in 40 states and three other territories. The administra-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-16
HOSPITAL N0TES

Mrs. Oliver Sarnisto, a surgery patient. has been admitted to St. Anns Hospital.
 Mrs. Douglas Gehrke and baby girl, have been discharged from St. Anns Hospital.
 Janet Soboleff has been discharg- ed from the Government Hospital after receiving medical care
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-16
WHITEHEAD
 NAMED FOR
 SCHOOL BD.
Governor Hands Out Eight
 Names 10 Legislature V for Confirmation

Eight appointments to Territorial boards were transmitted to the Legislature this morning by Gov. Ernest Gruening, for confirmation.
 To succeed H. L. Faulkner, who has been serving as chairman of the board, the Governor has appointed Dr. William M. Whitehead, of Ju- neau, as the First Division member of the Territorial Board of Educa- tion. The appointment is to a six year term, commencing in April, this year.
 Dr. c. c. Carter, of Juneau, was named to a two-year term as Con- missioner of Health, commencing upon confirmation. Dr. Carter has been serving in the post since the death of Dr. w. w. Council.
 Re-appointments announced by the Governor include: Mrs. Mar garet Clifford Smith of Fairbanks. and Howard Lyng, of Nome, to the Territorial Board of Public Well fare; Ernest lessen, of Fairbanks, to he Unemployment Compensation Commission, and Marshall Crutcher of Ketchikan, to the Territorial Board of Accountants.
 Andrew Nerland and A. E. La throp, both of Fairbanks. are re- named as Regents of the University of Alaska, to serve eight-year terms
 Senate President Edward D. Cof- fey was instructed to meet with Speaker Jesse Lander, of the House to arrange joint session of the two chambers to act on confirmation of the appointments. Later, how ever, Committee of two, Represen- tative Maurice T. Johnson and Rep- resentative Warren A. Taylor, ap- peared from the House to arrange for the joint session. President Coffey indicated that he would meet with the House committee fol the purpose. The joint session will be held tomorrow at 1:30 p. m.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-16

Dusty bulbs and lamp shades waste electricity, giving from 20 to 50 per cent less light.
Smyrna times., 1945-03-08
The Smyrna Times
Phone 1921 SMYRNA. DELAWARE


Published Every Thursday Morning by
z d. H0FFECKER. Owner and Propri-
etox.
Founded by Robert d. Hoffecker, July 8,
1884. Editor and Proprietor until Feb
ruary 10. 1907.
Owned and Published by Robert d. Hoffeck-
er. Jr.. from February 10. 1907 to Decem-
Der "a. 1883.
ADVERTISEMENTS The Smyrna Times
b the business medium not only for the
town 1t represents. but fer the outlying
district of which 1t is the center. EN-
bracing the towns of Clayton. Kenton,
Cheswold, Townsend, Deipsic. &C. A rate
of so cents per inch an insertion charged
for transient advertising. Season OF
yearly display advertising rates quoted
on application. For Sale, For Rent
Lost and Found advertisements occupy
inc one inch space or less. q minimum
charge of so cents per insertion. In
memoriam articles. 10 cents per line per
fssuA.
THE SMYRNA TIMES Is an independent
paper devoted to the welfare of the town
1t represents and the State of which II
h a part. 1t slso gives the Items OF
Importance of the Eastern Shore of
Maryland.
Entered at the Post Office at Smyrna, Del
aware. as Second Class matter.
Subscription price. s1.50 per year. strictly
In advance.
Smyrna times., 1945-03-08
England
Dear Dribbles:

Your very nice Christmas card
received, and I want to take this
occasion to thank you. Your
thoughtfulness was greatly appre-
ciated.
I also want to congratulate you
on your newspaper. 1 find it good
for my morale, and I am sure that
many other men in the Service
feel the same way about it.
My address has been changed,
if you noticed. I am still in the
same Battalion, but in a different
Company.
Best wishes,
John c. George
Pfc. John C. George
A. S. N. 32s5O112
A. P. o.. 298, Postmaster
New York City, New York
4 Balance OF address'on application
1t has been a pleasure to hear
from you, John. believe this is
the first letter Dribbles has receiv-
ed from you since you went over
seas some months ago. Be that
as it may, now that you have
broken the silence, we feel it
would be tops to have you drop us
a line ever so often and tell your
friends in and around Smyrna, etc.
how you are.
It's a friends manner of keeping
in touch with those whom you
knew before you entered the Ser
vice, and am sure that they will
be glad to learn about you in this
way. Since you are attached to
a Headquarters and Service Com
pany, chances are that they are
keeping you fellows rather busy,
but even so, am sure that you
will be able to get a few extra
spare moments off to say hello"
to your friends from time to time
besides we'd be pleased to count
you in as one of our regular con-
tributors to this column. How
about it, John? "The more, the
Smyrna times., 1945-03-08

tells me that he is really busy
now. Eddie" has been overseas
a long time.
Well, I guess I will close now as
news is very scarce. The Russians
are sure going to town now.
As ever,
bill"
Sgt. William w. Hill
A. S. N. 32367s25
A. P. o. 30s, o Postmaster
New York City, New York
balance of address on application
Glad to hear from you, Ser
geant. As 1 just finished telling
Russell Gardner, it is quite posi-
BILE that your lull in fighting has
passed. Reports on the advance
of the 3rd Army during the past
several days tells us that they are
on the move again. No doubt,
you and the Boys of your outfit
are plenty busy at this very mo-
ment. Before long, most of our
troops will be pressing the attack
home on German soil, along the
entire Eastern battle front. Here's
hoping the further inside Germany
you move, the easier you fellows
will find things. The Air Force is
surely doing a big job in softening
up German defenses, and smash
ing lines of supply and communi-
cations, however, it will take the
ground troops to really get in the
Knockout punch as our lines
move forward. Here's where your
outfit will come in for a large
share of work also.
Wishing you lots of luck, 'Bill' !,
and hoping to hear again from
you soon; if only to have you
write "All well on the Eastern
Front"
Smyrna times., 1945-03-08

firm the hopes of world peace. If
those who lead our Country
thought this possible, universal
military training would not be con-
sidered necessary. However, if we
are to be called upon to fight a war
every twenty-five years or so, then
by all means train our youth. But,
don't try to conceal the truth. Let
all of us be told the facts as they
really are. Turn this over in your
mind sailor, and let's see what you
make Of it 1 said in the very be-
ginning that ''the old days are
gone forever" and so they are. We
are about to enter in on a new era.
In many instances it will be up to
Our Boys, who are now in the Ser
vice, to decide the issues. After
this present war is over, you fell
lows will constitute the balance of
power here in the United States.
1t is only fair, that since you have
actively defended your Country
against aggression that you have a
full share to speak at the coming
Peace Table. 1t is quite possible
that with all your efforts, future
wars will not be prevented; possib-
ly delayed. Anyhow, let's hope
that the same Boys who did so
much to pull the chestnuts out of
the fire once again will be fully
considered in things to come. Per-
haps you fellows over there at
cambridge will agree with this
opinion. At least it will help to
take your mind off the drill field,
and the 'buck sixty-one a day."
Best of luck to you Marvin, and
let us hear from you whenever you
have a bit of news to relay along.
Yes! And my kindest regards to
the good wife and Riddles.
Smyrna, Delaware
Dribbles
Smyrna times., 1945-03-08

And, so that is the cambridge
Blues, sailor? Now, I wonder ?
How many of you fellows really
feel that way-even at times !?
Course, you would not be a reg
ular "gob" if you did not have
something to grippe about. Having
been one myself, it qualities me to
speak. But aside from all that,
Dribbles is glad to hear from you
again Marvin.
I can harken back to the days of
some twenty-five years ago when 1
first began to make regular calls in
the town in which you were born.
I don't think that you were very
active in those days, young man.
Nevertheless, sailor, those days are
gone forever. Whether we like it
or not, we're all set up in new
groove. America is An the process
of moving forward, fand we must
move with the times. Right now
the world is hoping for an everlast-
ing peace. That's what you, and
millions of others like you feel that
you are fighting for At the same
time, movement is afoot to write
into a Federal law the machinery
for universal military training.
That simply means that all males
with acceptable physical qualifca-
lions, will be taught the art of war.
At the present time, the age spok-
en- of will be either seventeen or
eighteen. That don appear to con-
Smyrna times., 1945-03-08

all hope, with little prayer added,
that your son, my friend, will have
a rapid recovery from his wound.
Please pass my very best wishes
along to him the next time you
Smyrna times., 1945-03-08

Dear Sir:
We received today, from our
son Staff Sergeant Lloyd A. Pleas
anton, the Purple Heart, inscribed
For Military Merit"
On February twelfth we received
word that Lloyd had been wounded
while serving with the Rainbow
Division somewhere in Western
Europe. Some days later, we were
informed that he was making quite
satisfactory progress. For which
we are very thankful.
/ We have received but one letter
from Lloyd since he was home for
a few hours in late November, and
that arrivd last week.
Lloyd's brother, William, Jr.,
completed his training in Texas in
early January, after which he
spent ten-day furlough here at
home. He then reported to Camp
Meade, Maryland. Since that time
we have not heard from William,
Jr., directly, but have received his
A. P. o. number.
The boys present addresses are
as follows: S-Sgt. Lloyd A. Pleas
anton A. S. N. 6978714, A. P. o.
No. 177S6, o Postmaster, New
York City, New York. balance of
address on application, and Pvt.
William C. Pleasanton, A. S. N.
42190195, A. P. o. No. 1880, o
Postmaster, New York City New
York. balance of address on ap-
plication).
May remain,
Very respectfully,
Mr.. and Mrs. William C. Pleasanton
Dear folks, Dribbles is very sor-
ry to learn that your son, Lloyd,
has been wounded in the line of
duty, but I'm just as glad to learn
that his present condition shows
satisfactory improvement. Let us
Smyrna times., 1945-03-08

write, and make sure that you
write often. All of Our Boys and
Girls in the Service want letters,
and more especially so when they
CONTINUED on Page Four)
Smyrna times., 1945-03-08
THE CAMBRIDGE BLUES

Up in wind,swept Maryland,
Old cambridge is the spot.
Fighting the innoculations,
In the land that God forgot.
Out in the field with rifles,
Eating the old red dust,
Doing the work of horses,
And too darn tired to cuss.
UP here with the Yanks and Rebels
Up there we're the Boys in blue,
Up here in wind-swept Maryland,
Just fifty miles from you.
We are the Boys of the Navy,
Earning our measly pay
Guarding the folks with millions,
For buck sixty-one a day.
No one cares if we're living,
No one gives dam,
Back home we're soon forgotten,
Cause we're loaned to Uncle Sam.
We're the Boys of the Navy,
And we can do the job,
Someday we'll catch that guy
Hitler,
And it will be too bad for that slob.
Marvin A. Davis, S &c
Marvin A. Davis, S &c
N. A. P. S.
Tome Administration Building
u. S. Naval Training Center
cambridge, Maryland
Smyrna times., 1945-03-08
BR|MM and BLENN.
SWIFTiS PLUS-VALUE
CROP FOODS

We're sorry, but not even BRIMM can produce
a carrot of such proportions But BRINM can
and does give your crop the head start it needs.
This dependable plus-value fertilizer will give
you stronger plants that grow better, yield
better and pay better!
BLENN, another plus-value plant food, is
also designed for use on your special crops. Both
BRIMM and BLENN supply balanced GUAM
titles of the EXTRA, needed crop foods sui
phur, calcium, manganese, magnesium, boron,
Smyrna times., 1945-03-08
DRIBBLES
FROM
Our Boys and Girls
in the Service
David C. Harrison Post, No. IA,
American Legion, and Unit of the
American Legion Auxiliary.
Somewhere in Luxembourg

Somewhere in Luxembourg
Hello Dribbles:
I have gone quite a distance,
and have done quite lot since I
wrote to you last. Chances of
writing don't come very often out
here, either. But, for the present
we have slowed down, so I'm talk
ing advantage of the situation.
The Krouts are still running for
home, and the way my feet feel,
do certainly hope they get there
soon. Apparently, the Krouts do
not seem to have much else to
fight for.
Everything is quiet tonight for
a change no shells bursting around
and it really seems peaceful.
Since I'm running out of writ
ing space, I'll have to sign off for
now.
So long everybody,
'Rusty"
Pfc. Russell w. Gardner
A. S. N. 338O7635
A. p. o. 23O, Postmaster
New York City, New York
(Balance of address on application
Smyrna times., 1945-03-08

merrier." you know. And the very
best wishse for your future.
Smyrna times., 1945-03-08

copper, zinc, etc. They are made of top-quality
ingredients, properly cured and scientifically
controlled
Discuss BRINM and BLENN with your local
Authorized Swift Agent. He is in a position to
recommend the one best suited to your use Let
him have your order for prompt delivery now!
Smyrna times., 1945-03-08

somewhere III france
Dear Friends:
How are you making out on the
Home Front now? AS you can
see by the heading of this letter,
I am now located in France. We
were quite busy for awhile, but
things have slowed down little
at the moment.
8 We are able to inform you that
our outfit is attached to the Bird
Army. A very good Army I can
say, too. We have a good Army
Commander; the best.
I received a letter from Edward
Hutchinson the other day, and he
Smyrna times., 1945-03-08
So long everybody,
l(Balance of address on application.

Thanks for your V-Mail letter,
Russell. We're all glad to note
that you are safe, and in good
health. You fellows in the Para
chute Regiments really put out
when called upon to do So
Russell, you state that things
are a bit on the quiet side, but this
may suddenly change. Some lit
tie time has expired since your let
ter was mailed, and much has hap
pened in the days that have pass
ed. Once more our Armies are on
the move hammering away at the
Germans on the east bank of the
Rhine River. And, according to
reports received via radio, it is
quite possible that crossing of
this river is taking place at the
very moment this column is being
written. In that event, it certain
ly would not surprise your editor
if Paratroops were not employed
to aid in the crossing.
Son, if your Regiment is now
engaged, here's wishing you the
very best of luck, and trusting
that all will triumph in their eff
forts to quickly knock Germany
out of this war, Apparently, the
Rhine River forms the last major
line of German defenses between
United Nation Armies on the
Western, Front and Russian forces
on the Eastern Front driving on
for Berlin. Once these two great
war machines meet, the future of
German resistance cannot help
but be questionable. Well, son,
know that complete victory in the
European Theatre of War connot
come any too soon for all of Our
Boys now engaged in that area.
Let us pray to God that the end
will come quickly, with a mini
mum of losses for our side.
We full realize Russell, that you
fellows 90 not have very much
time that can be devoted to writ
ing, but try to keep in touch with
us whenever you can so that We'll
know you are o. K. This is the
big thing that really counts.
Somewhere in France
Dear Friends:
Smyrna times., 1945-03-08
cambridge, Maryland

Dear DflDDIes.
1 don't know much to tell you,
although it has been quite awhile
since 1 last wrote to you. How
ever, am sending forth a little
secret-how most of us fellows feel
about the Navy when we get:
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-10-19
New York Stocks

New York. Oct. 19-AP-Lead.
ing industrials and rails continued
to move up by fractions in today's
stock market although buoyancy
generally was lacking.
Dealings slowed in the wake OF
a relatively fast opening While ex
ceptions were plentiful. plus signs
predominated near midday.
Congressional work on tax reduc-
ton remained as a bullish factor.
Earnings. dividends, and initiation
psychology provided purchasing in.
centives. Accounts were trimmed
In some cases. however, because of
appreb ension regarding a possible
substantial technical correction.
Improved most OF the time were
U. s. Steel, Bethlehem. U. S Rub
Der, General Electric, Phelps
Dodge, Paramount Pictures, Schen-
ley. American Telephone. Santa
Fe. Baltimore & Ohio and Southern
Pacific. Backward we're Interna-
tional Telephone. Consolidated Ed
ison, Anaconda. Montgomery Ward,
du Pom, Southern Railway and
Electric Power & Light.
Bonds were steady and commod'
tiles mixed.