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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-11
France Threatens 10 Put
Another Million Men
Under Arms
PEACE PROGRESS IS
REPORTED TO POPE
British 10 Loan Rumania
Big Sum in United
Kingdom Goods
(By Associated Press

Great Britain's Premier Neville
Chamberlain and Frances Premier
Eduoard Daladier, both declared to-
day their nations readiness to full
fill treaty obligations.
AS the two national leaders spoke,
diplomatic observers in Rome re-
ported a lessening of tension in the
foreign situation and this became
Immediately apparent with an OPP
tomistic outlook for the future dis
closed by the move of the Pope to
achieve a peaceful settlement of
Europe's most threatening problems.
Warns of War
Premier Chamberlain told women
members of the British Conserva-
tive party that any attempt to
change the Danzig situation by
force SO as to endanger the indepen-
dence of Poland would inevitably"
start general war in which Great
Britain would be involved
France is Strong"
Premier Daladier again took up
the slogan, domination or collabor-
alton, today, and stressed the po-
tent strength of France through
collaboration at home and abroad.
French unity, he declared, is I'M
shakeable and solidarity between
France and Great Britain is closer
with both nations more confident
of each other than ever before"
Premier Daladier spoke to Parlia-
ment as that body reconvened after
the Easter recess
Pope Progressing
Representatives of the Pope, in
Berlin, Warsaw, Paris, London, and
Rome, are understood to have adj
vised the Pontiff that Europe will
remain peaceful during the next
few weeks.
1t is said there is hope for gradual
settlement of potentially dangerous
problems, including the German
Polish Corridor question.
Rumania Loan
Oliver Stabley, President of the
British Board of Trade, told the
House of Commons that Great
Britain and Rumania have conclud-
ed trade agreement under which
Great Britain will advance credit
Of about S23, 100000 to Rumania in
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-11
T0DAY'5 SESSION,
STOCK EXCHANGE,
IS inactive One

NEW YORK, May 1.-THE stock
market ended an inactive session
today with prices practically I'M
changed from yesterdays closing
levels The close was near top levels
for the day.
Westinghouse was strong spot
and Eastman Kodak was another
feature among the highe: price
brackets.
The bond market moved in a mar
row range, rates were down frac-
lions to more than a point and the
lower grade rails closed unchanged
to fractions lower.
The foreign section was neglect
ed, closing with small losses.
The curb list followed the stock
exchange paper. Trading was firm
and quiet after early weakness.
Bethlehem steel was off an eighth,
Chrysler up one-half, General Mo-
tors unchanged, Anaconda off an
eighth, Santa Fe up quarter point,
N. Y Central unchanged, Edison
off a point, AT&T. up five -eighths,
Douglas Aircraft off one-third and
United Aircraft off three-eighths.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-11
THOUSANDS KILLED BY
JAPANESE B0MBER5 ON
COAST OF SOUTH CHINA

SHANGHAI, May 1.-THE i'm
portant South China port of Chuan-
chow, so miles north of Annoy, was
heavily bombed by Japanese war
planes on Tuesday and yesterday.
Casualties are estimated in the
thousands.
Fires from bombs spread through
out the city, adding many fatalities
Dispatches from Annoy said many
children were drowned in attempt
ing to escape from the air raiders.
Dispatches received here from
Chungking, china s Provisional
Capital, said Generalissimo Chang
Kai Shek has ordered evacuation of
all inhabitants except able bodied
males. Japanese war planes continue
to bomb the city.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-11
FAL5EHO0D.
SAYS ICkES
TO CHARGES
Interior Secretary Replies
10 Statements of Cal.
Representative

WASHINGTON, May 11.-Secre-
tary of interior Harold l.. Ickes
termed as IAN unqualified false
hood" the assertions that he at
tempted to influence Congressman
by threatening to with hold or
promising to grant money for public
works projects.
Secretary Ickes defended himself
by replying to statements made on
the floor of the House by Represen-
tative A. j. Elliott, Democrat of
California, who charged that the
Inferior Secretary promised projects
in his district in return for legisla-
ton to create the John Muir Kings
Canyon as a National Park in Cali
fornia.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-11
BUSINESS TO
BE GIVEN AID
FOR EXPANSION
Deterrents 10 Be Removed
from Tax Laws, Is Nor
genfhau S Aim

WASHINGTON, May 11.-Secre-
tary Of Treasury Morgenthau as
serted today that the Treasury in
tends to ask Congress to remove
business deterrents from the tax
laws
One newsman asked whether
President Roosevelt had virtually
forbidden Secretary Morgenthau to
present tax revision program to
Congress and the Secretary replied:
This is ridiculous. We are living
under a democracy, thank Cod
Although declining to discuss any
details of his tax views, Secretary
Morgenthau said specifically he stood
by the press conference statement
of few months ago that he hoped
Congress would clear the tax laws of
bueiness deterrents and thus en-
courage business to take normal in
veStment risks.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-11
Explosion in South Side
Elevator Causes Heal
ed Confldgrafion
EIGHT OR MORE Men
ARE BELIEVED KILLED
Firemen, Others Are Hurt.
Rushed 10 Hospitals
in Nearby Section

CHICAGO, ILL.,, May 11.--An
explosion and fire levelIed a
mammoth South Side elevator
this afternoon and firemen fear
that eight or more men have
been killed.
The flames spread to four
neighboring elevators and en-
veIoped a quarter square mile
in soaring heat.
Fire Marshal Michael C0rri-
gan said il is the largest fire
in Chicago since the $4,000, 900
conflagration in the stock
yards five years ago.
Five firemen and four other
men. two seriously hurt, are in
hospitals.
A preliminary estimate places
the loss of the grain properties
we'll above the million dollar
mark.
Robert Thomas, witness.
said there was a sudden expl0-
sion and then flames were
hurled "about 800 feet into the
air."
The cause of the blast has
not been determined but fire
men surmisc II may have been
a dust explosion.
1t is estimated that SO men
we're in the main elevator and
a check reveals that many are
missing, the others escaping.
Late this afternoon il was be-
lived the fire is under control.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-11
RUSSIA MAKES
PROPOSAL OVER
SECURITY PACT
Four Nations Mentioned
for Mutual Assistance
British Plan Attacked

MOSCOW, May 1.-THE Soviet
Governments newspaper Izves Il a
voices the opinion that Great Bri-
tain, France, Russia and Poland, or
at least the first three nations,
should form a united front for
mutual assistance"
The conviction is expressed in an
editorial today in the newspaper and
incidentally the British security pro-
posals are attacked as one-sided and
offering no security to Russia.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-11
AL PROPOSING
DRASTIC CHANGE
IN LABOR BOARD
Efforts 10 Secure Five-Man
Agency Blocking Re-
vision Labor Act

WASHINGTON, May IL. The
proposal of the American Federation
of Labor to scrap the National Labor
Relations Board and substitute a
new five-man agency shapes up as
one of the biggest obstacles to any
agreement on revising the Wagner
Labor Act, it is said.
The proposal is described by Will
lam Green, President of the AFL, as
one of the six fundamental amend
ments and he admits that the AFL
leaders. have given no thought of o
compromise in their conferences with
the Labor Board.
At the same time Green conceded
that the three present Board men,
bers might balk at accepting any
plan that in effect would remove
them from office,
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-11
PAYROLL CLERK
OF COAST GUARD
CRAFT ARRESTED
Officer Of CheIan Accused
Of Taking Nearly $780,
900 from His Ship

WASHINGTON, May IL. = Coast
Guard Headquarters announce today
that Pay Clerk Joseph A. Harris,
Warrant Officer attached to the
Coast Guard cutter Chelan in the
International Iceberg Patrol has
been arrested in Moncton, New
Brunswick, on charges of taking
nearly 100000 from his ship.
Harris was arrested by the Canad-
ian police at the request of the Of
ficials of the Coast Guard cutter
Chelan.
Most of the money has been re-
covered, officials here announce.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-11
CRITICISM
BY FDR In
RADIO TALK

WASHINGTON, May 11-Presi-
dent Roosevelt criticized, by impli-
cation, the treatment of artists in
some foreign countries when he as
serted that American artists ex-
press themselves with a complete
freedom from the structures of a
dead artistic tradition or political
theology"
The implication was made in a
radio address last night in con-
nection with the dedication of the
new building, the Museum of Mod
ern Art in New York City
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-11
AL REACHES
AGREEMENT IN
SALMON ISSUE
Clio Refuses 10 Sign with
Individual Packers
New Proposals

SEATTLE, May IL. Charles
Hughes, Organizer, said the ALL has
reached an agreement with the Al
aska Canned Salmon Industry, the
unions signing with the individual
packers for the season.
Hughes said the wages are consid-
erably better than the 1888 scale.
CIO cannery unions have adopted
a policy Of signing no more indi-
vidual agreements and will insist
that the industry extend a wide
contract hereafter The CIO will
transmit new agreement proposal
to the industry late today, it is said.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-11
TELESCOPE TRAILER

REGINA, Saskatchewan. = Harry
Bell, 74-year- Regina inventor
has a new invention patented. 1t is
a telescope streamlined trailer whose
top can be raised or lowered in less
than minute.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-11
NEIL EDMUND5,
0LDTIMER, dies
PIONEERS HOME
Resident of Juneau Many
Years : Formerly on
Fox Island

Cornelius (NeiD Edmunds, SO, for
merly of Juneau, died Monday at the
Pioneers Home at Sitka, according
to word received today at the Gov
ernor's office.
An old timer in this district, Ed
mund formerly worked on a fox
Island in Glacier Bay Later he
moved to Juneau and lived on Will
toughby Avenue.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-11
DEPARTMENT OF
INTERIOR FUND
BILL IS SIGNEl

WASHINGTON. May l1.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt has signed the bill
appropriating SITE, 100000 to the In
terror Department. expenses for the
year starting July l. The appropria-
ton carries $23,O00,000 for continual
ton of work on the Grand Coulee
Dam.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-11
SITUATION IS DECLARED
TOO MIXED UP FOR REAL
WART0BE STARTED NOW

asked, with the IA points as the
basis of discussion.
But civil authorities felt that with
last ditch stand they might nego-
tiate better terms. They wanted to
move more slowly, to avoid the APP
pearance of panic. But Ludendorf
and Hindenburg OVERRIDE their re-
sistance.
Ludendorf explained that he
hoped to emerge from the negotia-
lions with his armies intact. One of
his staff officers, Colonel Heye,
urged that the negotiations be drawn
out, saying:
Il want TO save the army. SO that
we can use it as means of pressure
during the peace negotiations"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-11
NOME MERCHANT

John Lichtenberg, Nome mer-
chant, flew to Fairbanks with PAA
today and was to fly from there to
Nome. He has been Outside on a
business trip and returned on the
Alaska this morning.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-11
SMALL LANDING
OF HALIBUT IS
MADE IN JUNEAU

One small load of halibut was sold
in Juneau today and another was on
the board waiting to sell.
The Mabel, Capt. Ole jackson,
sold $500 pounds to Sebastian Stu
art at 6.35 and 4.30 a pound, while
the Fame, Capt Ole Johanson, with
1000 pounds, had not sold this
afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-11
MILLION MEN IN LINE

TOKYO, May 11.--More than one
million japanese soldiers are now
fighting in Central China the Mill
tary spokesman said today in the
first official statement in nearly two
years, regarding the size of the con-
tinental force.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-11
NORTH STAR AT
SEWARD; SAILS
WEST TONIGHT

The Office of Indian Affairs yes
sci North Star is leaving Seward to-
night for the far Westward, accord
ing to word received at the Juneau
office today.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-11
BY PRESTON GROVER

WASHINGTON, May IL. - We
don't pretend to know everything
well, not quite-and when affairs
in Europe begin to get out OF hand
we rush to certain wise men here
abouts to compare notes. And our
sagest wise men helped us to the
startling conclusion that affairs in
Europe are too muddled for war.
There was a time a few weeks
back when the business was sim
pier. 1t appeared to be shaping into
a conflict of the democracies against
the relationships.
On the other hand, the totalitari-
an nations, more especially Ger
many, were fighting for the freedom
of Germanic peoples from the yoke
of the tough little nations sur
rounding her.
But more recently both issues
were clouded England and France
began dickering for the assistance
of Russia, country which is not
regarded leading democracy.
GERMANY GRABS
Then Germany, instead simply Of
setting about welding Germanic
peoples together. suddenly extended
her apron to cover a very large
covey of Czechs and Sloyaks.
Hitler points to a strange histori-
cal parallel which he may have in
tended should have bearing on
the present situation.
In September of 1918, while the
German lines were slowly backing
up under the eager pounding of the
American and Allied armies, Field
Marshal Won Ludendorf abruptly be-
came panicky. Germany he urged,
must ask for an armistice.
President Wilson had advanced
a suggested peace without vic
tory" based on IA points. Luden-
dorf insisted that an armistice be-
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-11

A little more than a fifth of the
gainfully employed in the United
States are farm workers.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-11
OUTWITTED

OUTWITTED
But in one of the most astute dip
lomatic triumphs of his career,
President Wilson unanswered the
German authorities into complete
surrender before an armistice was
granted. 1t was that situation TO
which Hitler pointed in his speech
when he said he never would allow
his representatives TO enter a con-
ference without strong military
backing
He has it now. The shoe was on
the other foot at Munich.
1t would be a completely novel
situation, but it is conceivable that
back in his noggin Der Fuehrer
sees possibility of peace treaty
before war instead of after one
as is the usual custom.
1t is unlikely he would agree to
sit down in mass with the 81 ma
tons President Roosevelt mem
toned in his message The stagger-
ing complexities of such confer
ence would bewilder even Mr.. Hit
Ter. But he suggested the possibility
Continued on Page Four)
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-05-11

Even in theaters and restaur-
ants, Japanese keep on their hats
and overcoats.
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-05-20

Without question the outstanding contribution n IN.
by the unique Detroit company
from verdis Aida Their the cura
srom the neutrality-suspicious. which tribute 10 ~
formances at the conclusion OF - ~''
Yoande Maddox singing the role OF Aida. to, N a.
ceponal quality and and the soloist
talents In the familiar Return Victorious
Amners was richly equipped vocay
tive part The character Of the High Priestess
and by Pauline Frsby the male
the King OF Egypt. Harold Smith
Cole Amonasro robusy Alfd ~
tom Flint tenor who also solist
completely filled the OF Rhadames r
Maxwell "'
In the riumphal the soloist and chorus b
climax and the quality the
and enthusiasm Of the truly the ADM
ration OF the audience Even In the confines
sooss and chorus nsted dramatic emphasis nerprn
ton.
SCHNEIDER LEADS MUSICIANS
Mr. Schndlers deft
with metculou attention the the
lent plano accompaniment Rldeout rroun.
talented Booker Wooisv M
cd balance and sodty the The n
credit to its weeks OF preparation the
Mile Detroit back dre,o
The second OF the opera
Consisting OF short musical sketches which %
OF showing the variety and beauty OF the
The entire Opera Aida will he repeated. Friday. May %
Detroit institute OF including the ballet
Claire Knox and Chicago male dancer.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-05-20
Detroit Study Club

The roit Study club held It's
closing meeting Friday afternoon,
May ~. al the lwCA. The vice
president, Mrs. Ada Johnson, pre-
sided
The members enjoyed a very
good all-junior program, arrang
ed by Mrs. Gladys Roscoe, as fol-
lows Piano selections. Agnes
Moore. and Aurelia Walton: violin
solo. James Newton Brown: vocal
solo. Barbara Russell; selections,
by wilson's Boys Harmonica hand.
Mrs Reese. OF Columbus. Ohio.
cousin OF Mrs. A. L. Turner, was
special guest.
Mrs Eva LOOMS. the president.
II convslescing from illness Her
message 10 the club was read.
Following the business session
and program. Mrs Anna workman,
The hostess. served delicious din
ner in the cafeteria.
The next meeting will he held on
The hrst Friday in October
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-05-20
Mrs. Sarah Seymore
Fl O M orr d On
Natal Day

Mrs Sarah Seymore WAS feted
with a picnic Sunday. May IL given
at Middle Rouge park by her two
daughters. Mrs. Georgia Dozier and
Mrs. f. Smith OF the Smith Beauty
shoppe. The occasion was in hon
or 81 Mrs Seymores sixty-fourth
birthday.
A sump,uous spread including
barbecue. fried chicken. potato
salad Ice cream and cake was en-
joyed by the following guests:
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Walls and
Junior walls; Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Respess and their son and daugh-
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Gray,
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tillman, Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas OF Chicago. H..
Mr.. and Mrs. John Smith. Mrs.
I.ucendy Minder, Mrs. Coria Tho
mas, Messrs. Jesse Bolley. New
man Person. Walter Brown. Ben
gen Lester. Sylvester Person.
A delightful time was had by all
nraaont
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-05-20
By Russ J. cowans

CHICAGO II Senator Charles
c. Digs follows the advice given
n him by Col. William J. Warheld
,and there Is every indication that
he will). commander OF the Eighth
Illinois National Guard. the color
ed unit OF the Michigan National
Guard will be stated entirely. by
colored officers at It's inception.
During long conference with
Senator Digs here Saturday az
ternoon. Col warheld urged the
senator 10 exert every influence
possihle 10 have colored officers
from the colonel down, in charge
Of the unit.
Raps Old system
The old system, used by New
York until recently. and in Illinois
until the World War. created a
feeling ~ inferioriiy among the
soldiers. col warheld declared.
while officers failed TO understand
the colored soldiers. he said.
Under The present system color
ed officers have proved their abili-
~ 70 handle men. and. at the same
time have increased the efficiency
Of both he Fifteenth New York and
Eighth Illinois, the colonel declar-
ed
The Eighth has an enrolment OF
Sst men now. constituting three
baralions ~ four companies. Each
company has a peace-time strength
ot IS men
II. Bourne told the senator that
The principal difhculiy will come
in Inc selection Of competent off
Gers However. like col. Warheld.
he advocated the stating OF the
uni with colored officers.
Recruits From r. u. r. &
The Eighth according 10 II.
Bourne. ia getting the major por-
rion Of iis soldiers from the ROTC
in The chicago area. These men.
said 1t Bourne. make better sol
dlefs They have had The rudi-
menis " discipline instilled in
them
I'VE DO not accept any men who
have not had at least TWO years Of
high school work Because Of the
knowledge soldiers must have In
topography and physics. Il can he
seen why we are not seeking the
unedncaied man" he continued.
Senator Diggs inquired about the
procedure 10 follow 10 have the
men mustered into the service,
This would be done by commander
OF the area following petition made
hv the unii. declared 1t. Bourne.
Following The application. an In
strucior will he appointed from the
regular army and the unit put into
training
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-05-20
Sunday Haircut
Law Violation To
Be Heard In June
Case Adjourned
Involving Shop
On Hastings

Ii will be three weeks before the
moot question " whether William
Ray, 20, SOS Erskine street. violat-
ed the Sunday closing law for bar
Der shops. This was made known
this week when Judge Arthur +.
Gordon granted an adjournment
OF the case until June IL.
Ray. who told the court he Is q
member Of the Seventh Day Adven-
fist church. closed his shop at 312s
Hastings street each Saturday. but
remained open Sunday.
The six BARRIERS employed in the
barber shop are not members OF the
Seventh Day Adventist church, sc-
cording 10 barber inspectors, and
have admitted az much 10 them.
Ray was given the adjournment
after he had made arrangements 10
fle within the next two weeks. The
Prosecutors Office was granted an
additional two weeks to prepare an
answer.
RAY was arrested two weeks ago
by barber inspector. and carried
into court on a charge OF violation
OF The SUNDAY closing law. He
pleaded not guilty.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-05-20

Mrs. violet T. lewis, Of IndI-
annapolis. president Of the
Lewis Bushes college Of that
city. who recently visited De-
troll and plans 10 open a busl-
ness school In the Motor city.
She has operated her school In
indianapolis for ten years,
many Of her graduates having
secured positions with prcml'
nrnt institutions. Including the
Federal Home Loan branch Of.
fice in Indlanapo, Madam
Walkers Manufacturing COM
pany. and other establishments.
Mrs. Lewis. " graduate OF
Wherefore university. has had
broad experience In the busI-
ness world. For further Infor-
nation address Ia Indiana
avenue, Indianapolis, Ind.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1939-05-20
Western Thinkers
Club

The Western Thinkers club met
at the home Of Mrs. Matte Black
2s46 Minnesota avenue. Nav IL.
Business was transacted In the US
ual manner.
For the past two months. mem
hers Of the club have been engaR
ed in contest among themselves.
the two captains being Mrs. Willie
Mae Easley and Miss Lillian Chand-
Ter. The contest closed Thursday
night, with Miss Chandler a. win
ming captain.
The club completed plans for
their party. 10 be held at the home
OF Mrs. Black. May 81
After the business routine, the
hostess served tasty dinner The
next meeting will he held with
Mrs Ward. 1909 Alger street
Mrs A. l.. Coins Is president NJ
the ciuh