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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-31
VENEREAL DISEASES

Congress appropriated S3O00000 for 1938-39 and s5OOOOOO for 9394o to aid the States and Territories in their fight against syphilis and gonorrhea Alaska through the Department of Health and doctors in every community is doing its share in fighting these so-called social diseases
 Never was public money devoted to better pur- pose than this There is good reason believe that one dollar spent in the prevention and early treat ment of syphilis saves nine dollars otherwise necessary to pay the cost of blindness, paralysis insanity heart disease and other disasters.
 Impressive Congressional appropriations may en- gender the idea that the control of syphilis and gon- orrhea is now well in hand and that the public need concern itself about them than it does about typhoid or diphthera Surgeon General Parran warns against any such easy assumption Action by gov ernmens is not sufficient to with problems such as this which affects the whole people, he points out Increasingly there is need for strong national vol untary agency through which citizen interest can make itself felt Fortunately the American Social Hygiene Association is recognized as that agency.
 The problem presented by the eradication of the venereal diseases involves more than establishing pub lie health services and free clinics Compared with the Scandinavian countries the United States has still much to learn about syphilis and gonorrhea as personal and social afflictons. It reflects no credit on us to learn from studies made by the American Social Hygiene Association that quackery and self treatment are actually more prevalent than they were five years ago despite 40 social hygiene agencies which have been founded, despite the 1500 youth groups that have applied to the association for con- sel despite the whole-heared cooperation of press radio and film in driving home the facts about a scourge that is prevalent than tuberculosis in- fantie paralysis dphtheria scarlet fever smallpox or typhoid
 We have made no than energetic begin ming in war that should enlist the sympathy and active cooperation of every community The fund of S5O0OoO that the American Social Hygiene Association is raising to carry out it's program seems small in the face of the immensity of the task still to be done But small large, it is fund to which every citizen in the United States should contribute medical and civic duty.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-31
M o D E K N ETiQUE TE
8y Roberta Lee

Q. Whose duty is it to see that the bride and bridegroom's car is ready and waiting for them, at the wedding reception?
 A. The best man should attend to this.
 @. Is it proper to send formal invitations to a christening?
 A. No; because only the family and very few intimate friends are supposed to be asked.
 @. Shouldn't one always give a tip in an inconspicuous manner?
 A. Yes, always.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-31
Horoscope The stars inclins
 but do not compel"
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER

WEIJNC0Of1 1NN(F A1ANAASA1Ab
 Adverse aspects strongly active today, may bring anxiety to persons in commanding positions in war ser vice or industry. Labor continues difficult to appease, but there will be a growing sense of cooperation among workers.
 Heart and Home: This is prom ising rule of the stars for family connections. The afternoon hours favor women and their interests domestic and social. Whirlwinc courtships are foreseen for young folks and marriages will be numer- ous. This configuration favors old friendships more than new.
 Business Affairs: Bad judgment may affect certain prominent men tempted to make large profits. Sud- den fortunes will come to the few and increased gains to many inves- tors. Warning again is given of a day of financial reckoning few years hence which will change the world of finance.
 National Issues: Government re- responsibilities will multiply with growth of confidence in it's leaders. Profiteers will increase; extreme caution will be necessary in selling raw materials and manufactured products Danger is forecast of se- cret deals involving our national honor
 International Affairs As isola- tionists argue against entanglement in war, the stars seem to presage a growing feeling of responsibility for the safeguarding of democracy The line will be drawn more strong ly each month between dictatorships and democracies. Evil portents threaten Hitler, whose descent from his pinnacle of power in August will be steady. It is likely that European hostilities may cease because of revolution.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of prosperity, but they should avoid litigation. The young will be extremely susceptible.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be serious and exceedingly intellectual. These subjects of Scor- pic may be inclined to be extrava- gant.
 Copyright, 1939)
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OO YEARS AGO
 Z,O Fse~ rsK nzpna
OCTOBER 31, 1919

OCTOBER 31, 1919
 fhe prospects were favorable that j. H. Cam and associates, who had completed the stalking and recording of 12 mining claims on a gold-bear- ing ledge extending from Lisianski Inlet to Stag Bay on Chichagof Is land. had uncovered a great gold property. Associates with Mir. Cam were H. R. Shepard, Mrs. Cam, Clyde Kimball and Ed Dawes.
 Improvement as well as mainten- ance of the Richardson Road, the partial repair of the connection be- tween Valdez and the Richardson Road. and the repair and mainten- ance of the roads throughout the Interior occupied the attention of .C. G. Morrison, engineer in charge of the work in those sections for the Alaska Board of Road Commission CTS. who was in Juneau at this time.
 The Blks Masquerade Ball the previous night was a huge success. The whole atmosphere was sugges- tive of Halloween frolic and fun and the hall was appropriately dec- orated in the colors, black and orange.
 Aboard the Admiral Evans was a diamond drill outfit belonging to the Lynch Bros, diamond drill con- tractors. The drill was to be taken to Gypsum where prospect holes were to be sunk for the company owning the property.
 H. s. Graves, the merchant, was leaving on the Northwestern for Se- attle on a business trip.
 MT and Mrs Charles Goldstein were in San Francisco and were planning to return to Juneau within three weeks.
 James Murray, mining operator in the Interior, visited Juneau friends while the Admiral Watson was in port.
 Weather: highest 33; lowest 33; snow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-31
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By W. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Dc not say, He should be called down for his impudence." Say, He should be re- proved for his impudence."
 Often Mispronounced: Caoutchouc rubber). Pronounce koo-chook, first % as in cool, second % as in book, accent first syllable.
 Often Misspelled: Hawaiian. Ob- serve the three as and the ii.
 Synonyms: Imminent, impending, threatening.
 Word Study Use a word three times and it is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word: Nemesis; the goddess of chastise- ment and vengeance; hence, retri- butive justice. Pronounce first as in mem. The memory pursued him like a Nemesis"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-31
5. S. OFFICER
 ARRESTS ALIEN

Percy Everett Pue resident of Anchorage for the past four years, is in the Federal Jail here after ar irving on the Yukon with Immi- grant Inspector George Garber of Ketchikan, who arrested Pue in Anchorage on a warrant for his de- portation.
 Garber would not disclose details of Pue's arrest, but said he is an alien, citizen of Canada.
 Garber is at the Baranof Hotel on the last leg of an annual in- spection trip through the Terri tory He will be here until the Northland sails south Friday, and will be available for answers to immigration questions until then
 Pue will be taken to Ketchikan. pending hearing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-31
BRITISH OFFICERS CARRY ON

British Ministry of Information release telling of British artillery units in France, as reported by the New York Herald Tribune
 When l called at the headquarters of one ot the units they invited to have tea in their beautiful country house It was completely English meal tea bread and butter, potted meat jams, cake and biscuits mail bag had just arrived and the officers were sorting their letters Although they were living in what normally would be regarded a particularly inaccessible part of the countryside, they made nc complaint about having to do without their home comforts"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-31
Too Much Tobacco

Cleveland Plain Deaer)
 A year ago the tobacco growers of the southeast rejected the cropcontrol program of the Department of Agriculture They had just sold a good crop at good prices Regulation seemed silly. They scoffed when Secretary Henry Wallace warned them of the possible dire consequences of over production
 But last week tobacco farmers in five of the six states which produce the bulk of the nations cigarette tobacco voted to for control of next years crop.
 An extra large crop, plus war which has taken many of the foreign buyers out of the market is sponsble for this about-face of the tobacco farmers. This year they raised 100000 pounds and cannot sell much of it. few weeks ago those rapid-talkng auctioneers made famous by radio were getting Il If pound for what they could sell, compared with 20 to 9 cents last year Then the markets were closed
 The Commodity Credit Corp. is bailing out the growers to the extent of 30 to 40 millions for the financing of foreign sales temporarily halted by the war. But this boon cannot be extended Secretary Wallace warns unless the farmers set themselves a 660 GOO 900 pound quota for 1940.
 Whatever the theoretical merits or demerits of the crop quota plan applied to tobacco it looks as if the tobacco producers likely hereafter to pay bit attention to Secretary Wallaces advice.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-31
HOSPITAL N oTEs

Don Clark was dismissed today from medical care at St. Ann's Hos pital.
 Ernest Thorsen was admitted tC St. Ann's Hospital last night and is receiving care for a leg fracture received in an accident at the mine.
 Admitted last evening to St. Ann's Hospital, Alvoll Moody is receiving medical care for a foot injury.
 Mrs. Ralph Brookhart was dis missed today from medical care at St. Ann's Hospital.
 After receiving surgical attention, May Shortridge was dismissed today from the Government Hospital.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-31
THE EsKIMos HAD NO WORD FOR IT

Practically every nationality in the world has a word for war or revenge but not the Eskimo said pr. Victor Levine his return to Creighton University recently after year spent in Alaska With Father Bernard Hubbard Professor Levine spent last winter on King Island. He passed through Juneau southbound just about the time the war was getting well under way in Europe. Now he's back in war world wishing he were up north with the peaceful ESkimos
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-31
Says Readers
 Want 'Tripe'

EPSON, England, Oct. 31-Most subscribers at a library here with 100 branches read "tripe," declared a Managing Director.
 Ninety per cent of the books issued are fiction-the tripe of that kind of literature I am sorry to say" he declared.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-31
SAILING OF SEVEN
 SEAS GET TOUGHER

(Continueo rom Pagc Olle) ports mine drifting in the north Baltic.
 October 6-Mariners cautioned by England that navigational lights off Egypt, Palestine, Cyprus, Malta and
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-31
HGpby
 Birthday

The Empire extends eonsrdtuta lions and best tcishes 'cdag, fhet birthday anniOes:--y> to th' To' loUing:
 OCTOBER 31 Gov. John w. Troy J. A. Krugness R. T. Kaufmann Willis w. Rolf B. D. Stewart Evelyn Hendrickson Malcolm Morrison Mrs. D. A. Mead Alice MacSpadden Mrs. Robert Wolney Althea Bands Ruth Talmage Sharon Kimmel
 Bob Laney
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-31

When one reads about repeal" these days h. will remember with something of a shock that i refers to the embargo and not to prohibition
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-31
1 SWeI!inu i Didn'
 i leave

ARKANSAS CITY, Kans, Oct. 31 A grumpy patient came into the dentists office to demand why the swelling hadn't gone from his jaws He'd had tooth pulled and thought there had been ample time for the spot to heal The trouble with you" said the dentist, lis that you went out and caught the humps D A doctor confirmed the diagnosis.
 BALL ROOM DANCING
 Lessons for beginners. 6 lessons for $500. Phone Red 119. adv.
 Todays News 1oday-Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-31
ALSO FENCE-SITTING RECORD

ROME. oct. 23-(AP)-Italy made claim today to the world altitude record for seapanes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-31
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

l. What exiled monarch lives in Holland?
 2. What is the largest group of inland lakes in the world?
 3. Which has the keener sense of hearing, dog or a cat?
 4. Who defined music as "the mediator between the spiritual and the sensual life?
 g. Which is the longest river in Europe? 18 H;
 ANSWERS
 l. The former Kaiser of Ger many.
 9 The Great Lakes of the U. S. B. The cat.
 4. Beethoven.
 5. The Volga River; 2,325 miles. Gibraltar may be extinguished with out notice.
 October 7-England reports a whole network of shipping channels along her south and west coasts blocked by mines or "sunken ob- structions."
 Convenient containers for fruit juices are narrow-necked bottl .~ that may be sealed with tops clamped on with a small hand bottle capper.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-31

Peace Note: The price of Coffee in Budapest is s232 pound; the price of tea is $430 pound
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-31

Hitler is consulting with Stalin about the next step to take with the understanding that it mustn't be Staln's steppes
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-31
BALL ROOM DANCING

Today's News 1oday-Empire.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-03-31

photograph of Frederick Douglass.
The picture to the right shows a pro-
ject worker checking the Significance
Of the books in the Douglass library
valued between $4,000 and $780,
900.
The gold spoons presented to
Frederick Douglass by Queen Vic
toria are shown to the LETT In the
bottom row Of pictures. The bed
room of the Abolitionist is next To
the right il Il WPA worker inspect
ing the condition OF a flag carried
BY John Brown at Harper's Ferry,
1859.
All Of the books, documents, let
ters, furnishings and art objects IN
the Home are being recorded for
their historical significance by seven
workers on the WPA project. The
Frederick Douglass II 0 m and
grounds are open to the public daily
The projects Of the WPA and NYA
at the shrine fulfill dream and
end long struggle to maintain the
Home as a fitting memorial, show
place for sightseers and a source of
historical research and study for
historians and students.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-03-31

citizenship without fear OF the black
jack of lynching terror which hovers
North and South over Negroes who
desire te benefits Of unrestricted and
un-jim-crowed living.
Along with millions Of whites
Wilkins aveIred that hundreds Of
thousands Of eolored people who be-
lieve the doctrine promulgated by
Chief Justice Taney before the Civil
War that Negroes had no rights
which white men are hound to re-
spect. II many colored people did
not believe this doctrine Wilkins de-
clared they would not stand for so
many Of the injustices and discrim-
nations heaped upon them without
mapping effective plans to correct
them.
Without passing judgment or at
tempting TO give specific advice Will
kins warned Daytonians Of the race
~ itahG ShiC titeAh AHNy aJG tiDL De-
ing cheated in what they are getting
out Of the school system for their
children. Unless Dayton aolored
people are always on the job they are
bound to wake up one day and find
themselves with a school system
which they do not want Mr.. Will.
kins declared. He cited Gary and
indianapolis, Ind, as cities from
which information has come to the
national Office OF the association IN
dicating that separate school systems
need careful watching il colored
children are to get the same educa-
tional advantages as white children.
Something ought To be done BIZ
Dayton colored people to get more
and better jobs in the larger plants
of Dayton. Mr. Wilkins thought Ne.
gro leaders Of the city ought to for.
caatinusd On Pags ~
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-03-31
REPUBLICAN
CONGRESSMEN
GET BEHIND
THE ANTI
LYNCHING BILL.

WASHINGTON, DC. lSpeciaI -
A number Of Republican congress-
men are determined that an Anti
Lynching bill shall pass at this ses-
sion of Congress.
Today Congressman Hamilton
Fish of New York placed upon the
Speakers desk q petition to take
away from the committee, where it
has been buried the Anti-Lynchins
Bill Of which he is the author.
In his effort to bring the Bill be-
fore the House for vote, Con-
gresham Fish was joined by Clar-
ence j. Brown, Republican Con-
gresham from the Seventh Ohio
District, who is helping lead the
fight for the enactment Of this leg
islation. Congressman Brown was
the second to sign, followed inn
mediately by the following Ohio
Congressman: Harry N. Routzohn of
the Third District; Robert f. Jones
of the Fourth District; Charles H.
Elston of the First District; Earl R.
Lewis Of the Eighteenth District;
and r. L. Marshall, Congressman at
Large from Cleveland. Other Ohio
congressman will undoubtedly sign
the petition today on tomorrow, as
the Republican delegation from Ohio
il practically d unit in its support
Of the principles of the Anti-lynch-
ing measure.
In order that the bill be taken
away from the committee and
brought out on the Floor for vote
it il pecessary that two hundred and
Sconsinnsd ON Fags q
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-03-31
COLLEGE WOMEN TO PRESENT
W. VA. A'CAPpELLA CHOIR

has travelled over the United States
rendering concerts to appreciative
audiences. The choir is highly rat
ed and is considered one of the best
chorale groups because of their uni
fled voices.
TO those who have heard the choir
are looking forward to their COM
ing. To those who have not heard
the choir, ! real musical treat is in
store for you.
Patrons tickets are so cents; gem
eral admission 25 cents. Tickets
can be secured at the YMCA or
from any member Of the asspciations
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-03-31

Spring and summer pilgrimages to
the Nations Capital will have ar
added meaning to the countless adj
mirers of Frederick Douglass. Thru
the Joint efforts Of the Historical
Records Survey Projects OF the
Works Progress Administration and
the National Youth Administration,
the Frederick Douglass Memorial
Home and its fifteen acres Of sur
rounding grounds are being restored
into d fitting shrine ii memory Of
the life ami work of the famed
Abolitionist.
The top row OF photographs Cleft
to right show a view Of the Ma
tion's Capital from The north en-
trance to the Home; q view Of the
Home from the main apprach, and
some Of the fifty NYA workers
beautifying the grounds.
Left to right across the middle
strip of pictures is Mrs. Julia W..
Davis, supervisor of the WPA pro-
ject at the shrine, giving three of
the Historical Records Project work
ers the facts concerning the relics
on display at the Home.M The walk
ing stick she holds once belonged
TO Abraham Lincolh. Next is a
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-03-31
HEALTH WEEK
TO BE OBSERVED
APRIL z TO 9
DR.. Roscoe C. Brown
To BE Main Speaker
At Mass Meeting

At meeting Of the Community
Health Council Wednesday, final
plans We're made for the observance
Of National Negro Health Week,
April to 9.
Residents of the model block,
which is located on S. Summit ST..
between Leroy and Germantown
Streets, will be special guests at Il
mammoth mass meeting TO be held
in the Auditorium Of Linden Celter
on Wednesday, April s, To which
the general puhlic Ii invited to at
tend, AZ p.rl Before and after
pictures arc to be taken Of this area
II order that the improvement may
be noted.
Dr. Roscoe q Brown, health edu-
cation specialist 81 the United States
Public Health Service, will be the
principal speaker al the mass meet
ing; the Rev. Charles z lsom, will
act as master Of ceremonies, Dun
bar High school baud, under the di-
reetion Of Clarens Francois, will
render two selections on the pro-
gram; William LanAdown, president.
will give a brief outline OF the fune-
tons OF the Community Health
Council; e G McFaflune, principal
Of Dunbar Hiph School, will make
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-03-31

Dir. r. W. Burton, the first Me-
gro physician 10 begin practice in
Springfield, Ohio and one of the
first Negroes to begin practice in the
State of Ohio died on last Thursday
after a long illness at his home in
Springfield.
DR.. Burton was not only promin-
ent in medical, but also in civic, re-
ligious, and fraternal circles.
Funeral services by two Of the
fraternal organizations Of which he
was a member, were held at the
family residence on Sunday evening.
The body lay in state at the Trim
ity A.ME Church Of which Dr..
Burton was member, during Mon
dav morning and funeral services
were held there Monday afternoon.
Dr.. Burton is survived by his
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-03-31


lal commenting on the letter A 2
Bentley, president, said No man III
America has contributed more to
practical education i'll inter-raeial
understanding and Interpretation Of
Negro life.'' Wings Over Jordan
is one of the three most popular radio
programs III the country, and IS sent
BY short wave 10 Europe and South
America whore il has many lis
teners.
Sister Frontiers Clubs and other
civic organizations are being asked
to support this nomination. The
letter said III part, III a world torn
by racial and national hatred, any
great force FOR tolerance and un
dcrstanding must BE nurtured and
cherished and deserves the highest
reward our nation provides
Wing Over Jordan" has done
more to soften southern white pre-
JUDGE, gain wholesome respect for
Negroes, and draw all races and
creeds together than amy other
thing III recent years III referring
to the letter, A 4 Bentley saids
1.-THE Frontiers Club of Columbus
| il more than glad To take this step.
1t is obligated to take the leadership
in gaining recognition for this ser.
vice to the nation
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-03-31

The Dayton Branch Of the Ma
tional Association Of College Wom-
en- are bringing to Dayton the A.
Gapella Choir from West Virginia
Institute under the direction OF Miss
Gladys B. Johnson to render their
third recital to music lovers of Day
on May s, 1889, at Bethel Baptist
Church.
For the past three years the choir
widow, Mrs. Hattie Burton and two
children. Mrs. Gladys Parker Of New
York City and Thomas Burton Of
Springfield, Ohio.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-03-31

Settle, I Q II a der
and director 0 t
I Il e international
feature radio pro-
glslln, I. Wings Over
Jnreiall Tor I h Y
1888 award. The
4 / on resulted,
from 4 resolution
adopted un a n
N . II i | II several
weeks ago when
the Rev. Mr.. Set
tie addressed the
Frontiers
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-03-31

Colored People, at public meeting
Of the Dayton branch Of the associ-
alton at Bethel Baptist Church,
Tuesday evening.
Wilkins said the fight now being
waged to get an anti-lynch law was
not being pressed merely to save the
lives Of few individuals but to
make it possible for Negroes to seek
alE the rights inherent in American
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-03-31
WILKINS SAYS LYNCH LAW
NEEDED SO NEGROES CAN
SEEK RIGHTS FEARLESSLY

Iynching is threat to all Ne
groes in America who want to get
the most out Of life" declared Roy
Wilkins, brilliant assistant execu-
tive secretary Of the National As
sociation for the Advancement Of
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1939-03-31
Frontiers Nominate
Rev. Settle for
Spingarn Medal

The Frontiers Club, iii lettec
made public this week 10 the chair
man Of the Spingarn Medal Conn
nittec, named the Rev. Glenn I.