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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-01

For the first time in motion
picture history a picture starring
the Marx Brothers will bear their
name. This came about after the
title OF a DAY AZ the Circus" was
changed TO Marx Brothers at the
Circus
10 Ann Savers. Seattle girl who
appeared with Lew Ayres in
young DR.. Kildare" has been
awarded the lead role in MONS
Miracles at Lourdes"
Edward Ludwig will direct
RKO's "swiss Family Robin
scn.' the first feature to he
produced by the newly formed
1.-THE Plays The Ting Pro-
auctions. Inc.
Tay Garrett. ace Hollywood
director. suffered from a headache,
the cause of which WAS most I'M
usual.
He is directing "Eternslly Yours"
st the Walter Wagner studios and
was confronted with the problem
of three Of the supporting players
outgrowing their roles.
Opening scenes were shot early
In July but it was three weeks
later before the players were called
again. In the meantime, they had
eaten themselves out of a job
they were three white rabbits
Twenty-three years ago Billie
Burke and c. Aubrey Smith ap-
peared together IN stage play.
The other day, they met profess
sionally for the second time in
Externally Yours" on the Wagner
lot.
1t won't Ne long now until
we are treated to a picturial
invitation to the birthday
party of the quintuplets.
RkO has made two-reel
record of the event with Alex
ander Woolcott as the play
mate of the famous children.
The picture 10 titled Five
Times Five and IL even now
being presented on Broadway.
Word from across the Atlantic
assures Warner Brothers they
made no mistake when they pro-
duced Confessions of Nazi Spy"
The pictue is now in its seventh
week, playing simultaneously at
two houses. It has three-theater
opening in Paris and is scheduled
for a run of eight weeks.
Poland, too, is marveling at the
American way of telling err off
and plans to hold the production
for at least eight weeks.
Leslie Howard thinks John
Halliday IL OVERRIDING 1t bit
when he plans to commute
from Honolulu to Hollywood
for work In pictures.
Imagine" says Leslie, IAN
swering a o'clock call n the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-01

Tacoma kiwanisns Will pass up
their regular Tuesday meeting 10
hold their annual intercIub lunch
con with the Rotary club Thursday
noon in the Hotel Winthrop crys-
tai ballroom.
p. Allen Riekles. Seattle sttor-
nsy, viii address the joint meeting
on the subject, Intolerance
Challenge 10 Democracy. After
the luncheon. golfers Of the two
Tacoma eAbs viii meet at the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-01
Olivia DeHavilIand
First 10 View Bomber

When Olivia de Havilland went
To the United States Naval Air
Base at North Island, San Diego.
Calf, for two weeks of location
work az feminine star of Wings
of the Navy" the Warner Bros
Cosmopolitan picture playing at
the Shell thester, MiA de Havil-
land became ths first woman ever
allowed to sit in the cockpit Of one
Of the Nays giant new twin
motored patrol and bombing planes.
The instrument board Of the
giant navy plane. which 10 the
last word in Uncle Sans secret
preparedness for national emer-
gencies. was covered when Olivia
entered the plane.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-01
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Hoiigrrood Run-4round!

studio from Ass miles awas.-
Halliday has sold his Hcily-
wood home and IL now living
In Honolulu. When he IL need
ed In Hollywood. he'll take the
boat II it's q rush call,
the Clipper viii do. He |. try
Ing 10 sell other Hollywood
stars on the idea. but hasn't
met with much success.
Hollywood il tough place for
newlyweds. Arriving at the studio
the other day to see her husband
II a few weeks act before cam
eras. Richard csrlson's bride WAS
surprised to see him kissing Jane
Bryan. Surprised because no cam
srss were turning for These
Glamour Girls" Carlson had the
Job Of explaining to her that still
photographs are made after scenes
md that players pose for them
With action from the completed
'cene. He hopes she Understood.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-01
Sons of famous fathers have a

Sons of famous fathers have
hard time Of IL in the movies
That WAS the discovery of Tim.
youthful son of Jack Holt. Tim
has his most important screen
role as a cadet captain with Jackie
Cooper and Freddie Bartholomew
in spirit of Culver universal's
thrilling drama of modern day
youth. which comes TO the Beverly
Tuesday. The picture features
Andy Devine, Henry Hull. Gene
Reynolds. Jackie Moran. Kathryn
Kane and one of the largest
groups of boy actors ever cast in
the same film.
Like Douglas Fairbanks lr..
Tyrone Power. Noah Berry Jr.,
and frankie Thomas. Tim Holt,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-01
NOW PLAYING At
LOCAL THEA1ERS

RIJIE uoUsE-Ann Sothern
ana robert Young in Maisie
~ 40, 400. $40. 500. lo:2o.
Also walter Pideeon in 5000
enemies" ii;3o, 400, +;2o'
6:55. o:25.
uIsIc Box-R o bert DonAt
sra Greer carson in Goodbye.
M Chips" 1870, i.oo, 4.2o,
ITO, io 90.
RIyIERa-Alan Baxter in MY
Son Is a Criminal, 81. w
4 80, TOO. Q 80: Also PM hesan
and Jean Parker In sne MAI
ried a Cop IL 80. 500. o.oo'
500. 1890.
RoxY-Dick Powell and Ann
Sheridan in Naughty But
Nee i2:4o. SIS. 7:o5, 1913;
also .Iohn Garfield in Black
wells Island" 80. 2:4o. 800
o:o5.
RETURN SHOWING
ggyERLY-Csry Grant ano
Ian Arthur IN only Anse.
uave wings also Romance OF
he Redwoods" with Charies
Blckford and Jean Parker
COMM NIFTY - sylvia sidney
in aOne Third of = Nation,
also Marjorie Rambesu IN
Sudden Money.
KAY sTREET-shirley Temple
in The Little Princess, aiso
The Lady and the Mob, with
Fay Banter.
pARK-Errol Flynn in Dodge
city" also Joy Hodges in Per-
sona Secretary.
PROCTOR Robert Montgom-
ery and Rosalino Russell in
@F,kt and Loose" also Victor
MeIaelen and Chester motifs
in Pacific Liner
RFaLaRT - ciaudette Colbert
and Don Ameehe in Md
night also Bonita Granville IN
Nancy Drew, Detective.
Rrx-Jeffrey Lynn and Pris-
eiiis lane in yes NJ Darling
Daurhter.a also Fay Banter IN
The Lady and the Moo.
suEIL- George Brent ana
OLIVIA DeHavilland in wings
On ths Navy also Mary Carlisle
IN Illegal Traffic.
sgNsET- Errol Flynn IN
Dodge City" also The ROAD
% Reno
rENPIE-Alice Pave and
rons Power IN Rose Of WASH
Inston square. also 4 Gifs
IN White" With Florence Riee'
Una Aerkel. Ann Rutneffofo
and Mary Howard
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-01
TO ATTEND FUNERAL

Mrs ~. p. Thomas. Route 4.
Tscoms. and her thrss-ysar-oId
son, David Walter Thomas. left
Tacoma Saturday afternoon for
Toledo. Ohio. Mrs. Thomas fisw
by plane 70 ths funeral u her
father, Louis Desk, In Toledo.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-01
Two New Pictures Come
To The Temple tuesday

Scenario writer's can get the
goats of Hollywood's fearless stunt
men with ease. They toss off .
gew words or a paragraph. biithsly
performing on paper feats that
turn the stunter's hair gray even
in contemplating the IDEAS.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-01
KIWANIS AND ROTARY WILL LUNCH TOGETHER

Tacoma Country and Golf club TO
contest possession Of the lnterclub
trophy now held BY the Rotarian..
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-08-01

Following u ths schedule - the
rsrk Travelling rhs.tsr ~ Wheels
TOR this ws<s Monday. Heoe<vsis
plsyfieid. Tuesday. south park.
Wednesday. Wright part. sNd
thursday. Harmon risyfsetd me
sho~. consisting ~ vaudeville.
ususls. aTamssles and movies. etasto
at To each evening
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-09-11
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-09-11

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-09-11

0EA3zxE - The Pacific North
wogt group of the Investment
nanherr Association Of America
wfll NEST II Spokane next year.
N annual convention IN Seattle
ended lats Saturday with the selsc-
ttoa q Harold n. Houston. Seattle.
- president to succeed Ned o'con-
nell q Spokane
Vice chairmanships went to
James B. Threlkcld. Portland. and
Burle Bramhall. Seattle. Stanley
Minor, Seattle, was elected secre-
tary to succeed Seth Richards,
Spokane.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-09-11
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-09-11

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-09-11

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:. Rhodes own Beautifives and Gaysteps,
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FOUNDATIONS Lingerie .

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-15
AMERICA COOL TO IDEA
 OF UNITED STATES FOR
 ALL NATIONS OF EUROPE
By PRESTON GROVER

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Yankee statesmen see really solid ground under the widely discussed plan for European Federation based on economic factors rather than on a purely political basis.
 They would like to believe it would work. It has at least the advantage of different approach, one based on assuring adequate bread and butter rather than on so-called na- tional inspirations.
 Two things keep Americans from whooping up a too-eager enthusiasm for the idea.
 First is the deep-set belief that European peoples are determined to have their quarrels regardless of the general welfare.
 Second is the fact that it is be- ing advanced primarily by Eng land, and therefore, in the eyes of many, should be scrutinized closely. It is popular and politically im- portant just now to look first for propaganda and only later for facts in any proposal from "Perfidious AL bion."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-15
AirDefenses
 For U. }. Will
 BeUrgedNow
Special Congressiona Committee Planning
 Recommendation

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-A Con- gressional Committee inspecting the facilities of the United States army reports that the members are about to return to Washington.
 The committee headed by Demo- cratic Senator Thomas of Oklahoma, has just ended tour of army bases, air fields and arsenals from Con- necticut to the Panama Canal Zone.
 Senator Thomas issued an infor- mai report in which he said the Congressional group would recom- ment that special attention be given immediately to increasing American defenses against attack by air. He said the group favored developing the best possible anti-aircraft guns and placing them in the hands of specially trained anti-aircraft de- fense units.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-15
BAR EXAMINATIONS FOR , APPLICANTS
 E SET FOR JAN. "A
Two More 10 Take Tests in Third Division, Law
 Board Announces

Bar examinations for five appli- cants in the First Division and two in the Third will be held next month, the Territorial Board of Law Examiners announced to- day.
 The First Division examinations will be held at the Attorney Gen. erals office beginning at 9:30 o. clock the morning of January 24 and continuing the balance of the week. It is believed the Third Division examinations will be held at the same time, probably al Seward.
 Attorney General James s. Tru- it, Chairman of the Board, and R. E. Robertson, First Division member, will conduct the tests here. Those in the Third Division will be handled by L. " Ray of Seward, member for the Third Division.
 First Division applicants, all of Juneau, are William L. Paul Jr Harold H. Bates, Michael J. Lynch John s. Hellenthal and Herschel B. Chappell.
 Third Division applicants are Noel K. Wennblom of Anchorage and c. w. Minaker of Valdez.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-15
SEA BATTLE
 WASSTAGED
 WRONG
Neutrality Belt Trespass May Result in Mass
 Altion, Republics

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Sec- reary of State Cordell Hull has implied that an-American con- sultations have begun toward a common action, as a result of the German-B British naval battle with in the western hemisphere "neu- trality belt"
 Hull disclosed that Uruguay is assembling official facts relative to the sea battle for transmits sion to the President of Panama who has acted as a liaison of ficial among the American re- publics since the Panama neutrel- ity meeting.
 Naturally Hull said, this on it's face, indicates an occasion for collaboration and concern on the part of American nations"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-15
POPULATION OF PETERSBURG UP;
 RYDER SLUMpS
Sedfood City Marks Up Gain of 36-Big Loss
 in Other District

A gain in the population of Pet ersburg and loss in the Hyder Recording District are evidenced in preliminary 1940 census figures released today by Supervisor J. P. Anderson through the office of Gov Ernest Gruening.
 Petersburg population was emu merated as 1,238, compared with 1,252 ten years ago. One farm is counted in the Incorporated limits.
 The Hyder district has only 97 residents now as compared with 3l3 in 1929.
 Anderson announced today that the population of the Glacier Highway in 1929 though not pub lished separately, was 239 Yester- day it was announced the new population there is o39, gain of 190 percent in ten years.
 In addition, more than $50 have been enumerated along the high ways leading to Thane and the Basin and on Douglas Island. When stragglers are picked up the popu- lation of the Channel is expected to be recorded as about 7,500.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-15
SWEDISH SOCIAL DEMOCRATS UNDER
 ATTACK, MOSCOW
Government Radio Says Party Composed of
 HireIings, Slaves

MOSCOW, Dec 15-The Moscow radio station of the government to- day launched sharp attack against members of the Swedish Social Dem ocratic party and their organ, the Social Democrat.
 They are slaves and hirelings of capitalists and imperialistic in- terests and have dared to abuse the glorious Red Army, which with such unselfishness has lent it's help to the Democratic Finnish Republic was the declaration as broadcast.
 Continuing, the radio announcer said: "The whole world, even the Swedish people, realize the unsel- fish work of Soviet Russia and her Red Army"
 No Mention of Geneva
 The Moscow radio broadcaster did not mention the League of Ma tions' session at Geneva, and only through indistinct radio reports from abroad was it learned that the League had expelled the Russian government. The Moscow radio ig- nored the Leagues session ano maintained a strict silence on the Geneva proceedings.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-15
MRS. JUDD
 IN CUST0DY;;
 YUMA, ARIz.
Crazed Murderess Cdpfur- ed-WaIked 200 Miles
 Across Desert

YUMA, Arizona, Dec. 15,-Winnie Ruth Judd, crazed murderess of two Juneau women, and who escaped from the State Hospital for the in- sane at Phoenix, Arizona, on De- cember 3, has been captured here on the main street of the ctiy
 She tearfully told of walking all but 20 of the 200 miles across the desert between Phoenix and Yuma
 Hollow-eyed and emaciated, she was picked up by Patrolman Henry Stahl who had been informed by several persons they had seen wo- man answering her description.
 Mrs. Judd offered no resistance when arrested.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-15
DELEGATES 10
 DEMO SESSION
 ELECTED TODAY
Divisional Convention df KefChikan Acts on
 January Meet

KETCHIKAN, Dec. 15.-The fol- lowing delegates to the Democratic Territorial convention to be held in Juneau on January 16 have been elected by the Democratic First Di- visional Convention now being held here:
 Wrangell-Van Fisk and Lew Will Hams.
 Petersburg-Eric Ness, Mrs. H. Brough.
 Skagway-W J, Mulvihill, Mary McCann.
 sitka-Jaok Conway, Neil Ander- son.
 Douglas-Glenn Rice, Mrs Walter Andrews.
 Juneau--John Covich, Mrs. Robert Bender, J, J. Connors, Jr, Frank Chenella, James V. Davis.
 Ketchikan-P. J. Gilmour, Dr. R. M. McKechnie, Mrs. Lem Mckay, Mrs. James Wick, E. L. Sampson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-15
Criticism Of MtNufi
 Is Dodged
Roosevelt Not Commenting on Recent Statements
 Made by Iekes

HYDE PARK, Dec. 15.-President Roosevelt spending the weekend at his home here, declined to make any comment on Secretary of Inter- for Harold L. Ickes' recent criticism of Paul V. McNutt as possible candidate for the Democratic Presi- dential nomination.
 The President, talking to the news papermen shortly after arriving here from Washington declared that he is too old in political experiences to comment on Ickes' statement that the Liberals of the Democratic and Republican parties would not sup port McNutt.
 The President said the game of politics is to get the people to com ment on this man, that man, the third man and the fourth man. By general process of elimination, the newsmen have the whole story
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-15
COMMUNITY TREE SONG FESTIVAL IS
 SET FOR SUNDAY
Annual Gathering 10 Usher in Local Yuletide
 Festivities

The big community Christmas tree around which townspeople are to gather Sunday afternoon, for their annual Christmas songfest, under the auspices of the Juneau WomanS Club, was erected this morning at the corner of Front and Seward Streets, and a crew of men from the Alaska Electric Light and Pow CT Company is busy today stringlng the lights for the tree.
 Officially opening the Christmas season for Juneau, the tree will be lighted every night until New Years and form fitting decorative motif for the holiday season.
 Plans for holding the song festi- val are virtually complete, accord ing to Mrs. Frank Harris, chairman of the committee in charge of the event. It will be held Sunday af- ternoon at 4 o'clock, at which time it is hoped all local residents will be on hand to participate in the singing of the Christmas carols. Ern- est Oberg will be organist for the program which will be broadcast over Station KINY for the benefit of those unable to attend. In addl- tion to the community singing there will be special Christmas music from various church organizations as in the past.
 A fine example of community CO., operation, the idea of a community Christmas tree was originated by the Juneau Woman's Club ten years ago, and has been carried out each year since that time. The City pro- vided the big tree, and crew of city workmen placed it in position and anchored it firmly against the attacks of any stray Takus that might Start patrolling the city streets during the holiday season.
 The wiring of the tree, and elec- tricity to supply the lights is con- tributed each year by the Alaska Electric Light and Power Company,
 
 always an enthusiastic supporter of tthe project. The telephone com- pany contributes its services in con- meeting the wires for the broadcast, and KINY adds the final contriub- ton by sending the program over the air to shut-ins and those living at a distance from Juneau. Evidence was apparent today also that the weather man was going to do his share fo cooperating for the event and smiling skies will be on hand to greet the occasion-perhaps
 Marquees on Seward and Front Streets will furnish adequate pro- lection from the elements, however, even if the weather man fails in his promises, and it is hoped that a large crowd will gather for this an- nual community event and that the old familiar Christmas carols may again send out their message of peace and good will in world that elsewhere seems to have forgotten the coming of the Prince of Peace.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-15
AIR FLEETS
 IN BATTLE,
 NORTH SEA
Conflicting Reports Made Concerning Reported
 Engagement
(By Associated Press)

German and British reports con- flict regarding an air battle over the North Sea, supposed to have ta- ken place early today.
 The British report says: British warplanes made an attack in the North Sea and German warplanes and war vessels responded. Four German planes were shot down and we los tthree. The raid was made as German navy vessels were steam ing south in some new contemplated movement"
 The German High Command re- ports that 10 of 20 British planes. making an attack on German ships in the North Sea, were shot down and one German plane of fleet sent into the air to repel the attack, was forced to alight on the sea.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-15
NAzI SHIP
 DAMAGED,
 NORTH SEA
Crippled Graft Spotted by British Pliers Under
 Large Convoy

LONDON, Dec. 15.-The British newspapers report that Nazi war ships have been sighted by British airmen over the North Sea convoy ing a torpedoed German cruiser.
 The airmen report the crippled warship appears to be a vessel of about 5000 tons.
 Two nights ago the British Ad- miralty reported that one British submarine had gone through the German nets and torpedoed Ger man cruiser.
 The German High Command the next day asserted there had been an underwater explosion" near one of the German light cruisers in the North Sea but the damage was not important and the ship returned to her home harbor"