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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18
An Illogical Grafton
Cincinnati Enuuirer)


 Senator William E. Borah, principal defender ot The arms embargo law spoke eloquently and sincerely in the Senate Monday But it cannot be said that he spoke from a deep understanding of the neutrality problem or from an objective point of view. He IS defending a measure on which he decided long ago to stake his prestige In doing so he has denounced plan-the cash-and-carry plan-which is in all logic the very essence of his philosophy as eXpounded through the years.
 few of Senator Borah's arguments may well be examined He says it is "a violation of international law to change rule of neutrality policy during war to aid one the other belligerent. This just isn't true Our embargo law has nothing whatever to do with international law Its repeal does not affect our rights duties neutral. Senator Borah will search in vain through the of the law of nations for proof of his assertion.
 Senator Borah also warns that should keep he embargo to discourage Germany from blowing up our munitions plants" This becomes ludicrous. Precisely what value is there in the isolation" Sena s0r Borah exalts if foreign policy must be de- -ermned as Germany wishes in order to avoid the ex- .enson of Naz terrorism to our own shores? Ours would be imsy neutrality indeed if it inspired oy a fear of European reprisals.
 Finally Senator Borah charges that the movement Q remove the arms embargo began in Europe This figment of the Idaho Senator's inflamed imagina- ion. The State Department many eminent writers, many sincere and wholly American groups have cam 1aigned against the embargo principle since before
 was first adopted in 1885 because it is inherently Inneutral This opposition to the embargo on arms aas grown with the years among Americans of every lass It now has reached the point where it represents he view of the great majority
 Had he chosen to support the cash-and-carry principle while still advocating the embargo arms, Senator Borah might have been on firm ground. As it s, he stands convicted of inconsistency. He wants o keep embargo on arms and ammunition, and yet pposes with equal bitterness program designed to lpply stringent limitations on the export of other munitions more important by far than arms.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18

seventy-two years ago today at Sitka the Ameri- can flag was first raised over Alaska Today in Wash ngton the Territory returns the compliment a flag from Alaska flies atop the Capitol where Con- gress is engaged in one of the important debates in the history of the Nation.
 Alaska Day marks the anniversary of the actual transfer of the Russian Colonies in America to the United States On October IS, 1867, with Capt AleXe Pestchouro representing Russia and Brigadier Gen. eral Lowell H. Rousseau the United States Govern ment the Russian flag was lowered and the Stars and Stripes run to the top of the Sitka flagstaff Russian sailor lowered the flag of his country George Lowell Rousseau a son of the Brigadier General hoised the American flag, which reposes in the Alaska Historical Museum in this city.
 The flag which is flying over the Nations Capitol today was sent to Washington from the Native Voca- tional School at Eklutna It will be returned there Very likely it will be pointed to often and made tho subject of lesson on the unity of the United States how flag from an Indian school five thousand miles away flew for day on the Capitol and how flags al over the States and the Territories are the and stand for the very important things
 Alaska as part of the United States is only F years old today. single lifetime has seen the Terri tory grow from an outpost to integral part of the Nation one which the rapid development of today is pushing toward ultimate statehood. Those who inveigh against the backwardness of Alaska might reflect the extreme youth of the Territory Alaska is but a child in history It will become man in the lifetime of many of
 Long may they wave the flags which fly ove. Alaska and the Nation today
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18
DAILY LESSONS
 IN ENGLISH
By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say Each of the boys have their own cars. Say, Each (singlar subject of the boys has his own car"
 Often Mispronounced: Wagner, Richard German composeD. Pro- ncunce wagner, a as in ah, as in her.
 Often Misspelled: Chaos, though pronounced kayos.
 Synonyms: Wasteful, extravagant, improvident, thriftless, prodigal, lav- ish.
 Word Study: "Use word three times and it is yours Let us in crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word Seraphic; angelic Pronounce se- raf-ik, as in see unstressed, as in at, accent second syllable). If he could but lay his ear to heaven, and hear the ravishing music of those seraphic spirits. Watson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

o. When a guest is offered dish that he dislikes isn't he privileged to say, No, thank you"?
 A. Of course he has this privil- ege, but it is much nicer if he will take a small portion and then make a pretense of eating it.
 @. What should one do when dummy during bridge game, watch the game or leave and walk around?
 A. It is better to sit and watch the game.
 Q. What is the birth stone for October, and what does it stand for?
 A. The opal or tourmaline, sym bolic of hope.
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eHoroscobae,' e "1'hs stocs incline
 but do not compel"
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1e

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19
 Good and evil planetary aspects balance each other in todays horo- scope. It is a date for routine af- fairs in which there should be nc departures from the usual. In the morning the judgment may be hasty and untrustworthy. An inclination i toward pessimism in regard to world affairs should be sternly overcome This is a season when hope should be strong despite evil portents.
 Heart and Home: This is not a lucky day for beginning new friend ships with persons of opposite sex Girls may be severely analysed and criticized, since the stars encour- age men to put high value upon themselves. The war mania, which places a high value on the ability to fight. may make young men ego istical. The evening should be favor able to intellectual discussions, i1.- stead of love protestations.
 Business Affairs: This is a sea son when many business tonics will oe suggested, but the stars preSage an awakening to the importance of making the most of local opportun- ities. There will be return to con- fidence in the effectiveness of CO., operative efforts. While lively trade is indicated for the next few weeks it is wise to look ahead to the post- holiday slump and to prepare for it.
 National Issues: Subversive influ- enceS will continue to arouse an- xiety. Labor organizations will meet difficulties through the ambitions of rival leaders. Compromises are recommended in all negotiations with employers, because there will De need of close partnership between labor and capital as the winter pro- gresses. Nature will seem to reflect he unrest of mems minds and the winter will be marked by 'extraor- dinary storms. floods and heavy snOWS. aF4g
 International Affairs: The United States is to be placed in a position | )f grave potentialities through an unexpected incident of peril. Bank ng and money problems will be of world concern as foreign efforts to borrow menace American finaneiers.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of fair luck and sew unusual experiences. The, great est uncertainties may concern love affairs; the middle-aged may be very susceptible. .satI
 Children born on this day prob ably will possess strong minds anG bodies. Keen in intuition and good judges of character, these Librans are usually successful in their car- eers. t.
 Copyright, 1939) aq
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NAZIS COULD AFFORD IT

Once out in the open sea, the German ships could easily push over the usual convoy of destroyers guarding herds of 30 to 50 merchant vessels. Then it would be a matter of mad wolf among the sheep. Shell fire from the German ship might put down a dozen or more merchant vessels before they could scatter.
 Strategists here have been ex- pectlng, ever since the war started. that Germany would make a break for freedom with one of the potent commerce destroyers. She could af ford to sacrifice several light cruis- ers to get one of the battleships through the British North Sea p..- trol.
 Once one was out, the British would have to detach at least one of its three battle cruisers to hum 1t down. Its effective North Sea blockade against further outbreaks of German ships would be weakeneS by that much. Out on the open ocean, the German ships could prp- vision themselves from raids on commerce, just as did the romantic Emden of World War time. Britain paid dearly for that escape.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18
PA PROGRESS CONTINUES

Taking advantage of present opportunity, Par American Airways has advanced its plans intensive development of the routes serving American nations in Central and South America, as well as the three ocean trade routes to Europe, to the Far East and to Australasia
 Long-range plans of the company as announced by Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney, its chairman, in clude eventually, day and night flying schedules of 4S hours between the United States and the most distant capital the South American continent and on the ocean trade lanes the operation of a
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18
LOOK and LEARN
By A. c. Gordon

1. How many people were aboard Noah'S Ark?
 3. What is the technical name for soft coal?
 3. What rival queen did Eliza beth of England order executedP 4. How much water does a man displace when floating? 5. What country has the largest forest resources in the world?
 ANSWERS l. Eight; Noah, his wife, their three sons and their wives. 2. Bituminous.
 3. Mary, Queen of Scots. 4 His own weight. 5. Russia. ,gi ~
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that would be suicide. The pocket oattleships carry 11-inch guns and
 in running battle, could put fire on the British cruisers long before they could come in striking range with their Six-inch or eight-inch guns. The heavier German ships could do even better. They are armored heavily enough to engage in hun-to-hull combat with ordinary cruisers and their 11-inch guns would spell ruin to them.
 In the whole British navy there are only three ships that can ac- complish the double task of run- ming down the five German ships and shelling them into submission They are the fast battle cruisers Hood, Renown and Repulse. Armed with 15-inch guns, speed of 31 knots and carrying to 12-inch armor, they could destroy any of the German ships.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18
DIVORCED HALF
 CENTURY, REVIVED

CATLETSBURG, Kv.. Oct 18- half century after divorce ended their first marriage, Jake Persinger, 87, of Scott, w. a., and his 86-year- old bride of a day, who was Mrs. Helen Woodward of Collodean, w. Va, were honeymooning again
 Their remarriage was witnessed by their daughter, Mrs. Florence Vance, who brought them together, and Ir daughter, Mrs. Agnes Pauley.
 Magistrate Dee Bolt, who perform ed the ceremony, said the couple separated few years after their first marriage and subsequently married others, who since have died.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18
l YEARS AGO From THE E1ApRz
OCTOBER IS. 1919

OCTOBER IS, 1919
 The published bank statements of the B. M. Behrends Bank showed combined assets of more than s. GOO 1000, a gain of more than $500,00C since a year previous, and consid- erably more than double the bank resources of any other institution ir Alaska.
 The labor conditions at Thane were reported to be much improved Three shifts were started and many of the fishermen and laborers were applying for work.
 The Estes cannery on Willoughby Avenue was continuing to operate and the indications were that it would until the first of November.
 L. Wernecke and T. c. McDon- aid, who had been acting as repre- sentatives of F. w. Bradley and the interests, arrived in Juneau on the Northwestern.
 After operating almost continu- ously since April 20, the Juneau Lumber Company's mill stopped saving lumber for the season.
 Miss Genevieve Jonas gave din- ner in honor of her birthday and quests for the evening were Misses Lucia Smith, Jessie Mock, Carol weoster, Earl Manley, Axel Kosky, Stanley Jorgenson and Paul Atkin- son.
 The Northwestern arrived in port and left from the City Dock a few hours later. The steamer loaded considerable freight from Juneau for Seattle and way points and her entire passenger capacity was also sold out.
 Weather: highest fl, lowest 40, rain
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GENERAL LAND OFFICE
 District Land Office
Anchorage, Alaska.

Anchorage, Alaska.
 September 12, 1939. Notice is hereby given that Toni Tarro, of Juneau, Alaska, has made application for a homesite, Anchor age serial 08556, for land embraced in U. s. Survey No 2337, tracts, A, B, containing 4.63 acres situated about IA miles northerly from Ju- neau, Alaska, between the east and west forks of Montana Creek. and it is now in the files of the U. s. Land Office, Anchorage, Alaska. Any and all persons claiming ad- versely any of the above mentioned land should file their adverse claims in the U. s. Land Office, Anchorage, within the period of publication or thirty days. thereafter, or they will be barred by the provisions of the statutes.
 GEORGE A. LINGO.
 iff Register Date of first publication Oct. 4. 1889. Date of last publication Nov. 29, 1859.
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Occasion for
 Thanksgiving


 SPRINGFIELD O., Oct. IS. = Dean c. c. Shatzer of Wittenberg College last year designated Novem- Der 23 for the start of the Thanks giving vacation on the 1939-40 school calendar. He received quite bit of kidding about the error-until Presi- dent Roosevelt advanced Thanks giving day to November 23 this year.
 COLUMBIA. Mo, Oct. 18-The annual catalog for Christian Junior College for Women was printed months ago. It listed November 29 as Thanksgiving Day. President Roosevelt corrected the error.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18
THE NETHERLANDS'
 PLANE FIRED UPON

THE HAGUE, oct. IS. Tn e government announces that Netherlands plane was fired on today by German anti aircraft near the German port of Emden. This was shortly before reports came from the frontier that tile British planes were air-raiding Emden.
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pENSI0NER

SOUTHSEA. Eaeland, Oct. IS = The kings bad bargain, as Ser geant James Gray used to describe himself, died recently. Gray. 1O2, served in the army for 21 years and had drawn pension for 64 years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18
Hapty
 Birthday

The Empire extends congratuia- tions and Jest tcishes ''>dag, fheii birthday anniUess--y, to thf Tos' ioWing:
 OCTOBER Is
 Mrs. Bert Lybeck Ralpb E. Robertson
 Ted Keaton Ingvold O. Sunderland
 Verne M. Soley Mrs. Frank A. Boyle
 Marjorie Shell
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Among other things the Third Reich and Soviet Russia have in common is food shortage. Germans had to cut down on food to pay for cannon and Russians have down food to pay for factories md power stations but the symptoms of underfeedng very much alike in all ideologies.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18

It can't be very many years since Stalin was aying that Soviet Russia cherished designs against any of her neighbors, but she would know how to lea with greedy alien pigs who thrust their shouts nto "our Soviet garden"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18

Mrs. F. D. R. declares against the wasp-wast. With food prices what they are lot of people, how ever, will be taking up few notches in the belt.
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TRAvELEp

TULSA, Okla, Oct. IS. - R. E Mannon travelled 2,5OoO0O miles without seeing the scenery. SO He and his wife have just completed 6 l0'0oo-mile auto jaunt. Mannon was railway mail clerk for 30 years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18

Aviatrix Laura Ingalls is learning that the Whit House occupants don't like to be bombed even witt peace propaganda.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-10-18

LOLA'S BEAUTY SHOP Will be closed from Sept. Il to about Oct. IS. adv
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motorized dental clinic has been established n Nova Scotia It ought to be useful in catching up with young patients
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In Buffalo the other day it raned fishes What, DO catSup?
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Try The Empire classifieds Tor results.
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The Book ALASKA, Revised and Enlarged, Now On Sale; S1.0O.
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GerInany's ToY-Tinle Battle FIeet Must Be Retkoned Wiih, War

Continued from Page One
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Weather: highest 41, lowest 40, rain.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-04-12
Open to All

Plans 20 invite entire clubs 10
take part in the Hole In One
tournament al Allenmore were be-
ing made Tuesday after the Allen
more Mems club. practically en-
masse attempted vainiy Monday
night 10 win the 1899 Buick sedan
offered as reward for a dOdO.
They had a lot Of fun missing
Almost 800 shots by APP
proHimateiy 50 members Of
the host club were taken Mon
day night, but cros.-eind.
and other things. too, no
doubt, interfered With their
aim.
John Larson came the closest.
putting ms tee shot within 81
inches Of the cup. He was awarded
special prize. An award for
second closest was captured BY
Sam Allen. himself. who slapped
the ball within 6s inches Of the
hole.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-04-12

Seattle May
Get Isekite

Lefty isekiis viii not stick with
the san Francisco Seals
This word Wss received IN Tia
coma Tuesday morning BY rresl.
dent Jack Gull 81 the Tigers frcm
Charley Graham, owner 81 the
Seals.
However Isckite viii net return
Ia rscoms. At leas, not right away.
Tie will get . chance with
either Oakland or seattle.
teams that wanted 10 has him
after the drai had heeu made
with san Francisco Tor HE
services.
Both Oakland and Seattle are
in the Ray district now and Iscsi,e
viii get = trial with one or both
Of the clubs this week. II he stlll
cant make the grade. he will re-
turn TO Tacoma 10 fejoln the
Tigers
fsekits feels he can cut II in the
Coast league. Ne thinks he was
greatly handicapped by the efforts
Of Lefty noui 10 change his style
entirely and Tacoma Tiger offifial-
dom Is inclined 10 agree with him.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-04-12

Coast snslns ernmossFs are M
tsses,ed IN the Thursday night
card which viii feature DAVE
warts second start A. . main
svsn,sr. . rmsndsF with Al
Avus ~ Stockton at the coliseum
rN~ night 10 hrsss st~~~<
with tnirse.s IN Gahfntwsns
where shrse eeunererA wtuh
hextus hsew ~ capabilities
a. Assta, wks wcw the sss-
ts.nai amateur wcIfeswetahe
er.wu IN 1891 ard sh<~ ssw.
harkeA upea what No. thsss
Tar ks~~ quite sueesssful ps~.
fe~slcaal rssees
sTvrn Etopsr MOUNDS
Ward stepped eight rounds
Monday, enssnx four eth Mis-
ksnaki. whn gave the young wels
,srwslght . askilax SEBASTIAN, and
then snsdnw. boxins. skipping r"re
and punching the haxs
Av,ls, atm absent Monday. ~ss
known To have departed for rs<
coma and latest news ef his where.
abauts. received late IN the day
bv Promoter VIII Mayhem. wsre Ne
would arrive this afternoon.
TNursaas.s s~sws. sses1 wiu
Astsg tes~shes paul ausssh ~
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The regulars lined up with Neil
Clifford behind the plate, Albert
Frank pitching. Bobby Garretson
on first, Jay Russell on second, Jack
Colbern at the hot corner, Vincent
Hartman short, Morry Abbott,
Ralph Mountain and Marvin Rick
ert in the outfield.
The Yannigan outfit was COM
posed of Norbert Pfeifer, catcher;
Roger Dutton and Howard Greer,
pitchers; Carl Brady. first base;
Angy Ferraris, secon base: Andy
Franich, third base; Hal Rhyme,
shortstop, and Christy Holevas,
Dave Goodman and Herman Reich,
outfielders.
Medeghini finished at third for
the yannisans after Franich was
injured when he tried to stop line
drive from the bat of Abbott. The
drive pulled the glove from Fra
nich's hand and hurt two fingers.
PREFER CONNECTS
Outside of Abbott's terrific drive.
the heavy batting was done by the
yannigans. Pfeifer connected with
one of Franks pitches and sent a
live drive far over Mountain
head in center field.
BY the time Mountain could
recover the ball, Pfeifer had
circled the bases. The same
drive at Athletic park would
have Just about hit the top
of the scoreboard in center
field.
Reich also contributed homer.
sending one beyond Abbott in left.
This fellow Reich. a giant OF
fellow, takes real poke at the
ball.
Dutton looked good on the
mound during four innings OF the
game. He had pitched for batting
practice before the game and tired
after four innings. Greer followed
him and a couple of walks paved
the way for the winning runs TO
score.
None of the pitchers was
hearing down as all OF them
had worked hard in batting
practice, either Monday or
sunday.
Gordon Mann, who arrived sun
dav afternoon, pitched batting
practice for about half an hour.
He appears to be in fine shape.
raUE DLDnRTS
Bob Cole reported for duty IN the
morning but limited his activity TO
signing his contract. He and Jack
Quill. president Of the Tigers.
went into "a huddle and II was
only a few minutes before all df-
ferences were ironed out. Cole
then went looking for place TO
live and promised TO be out Tues
dav. He pronounced himself in top
condition. ready to go the route.
Rhyne said Monday night
he intends to start his strong
est lineup against the IniNer-
sity of Portland In the first
practice game Of the season 10
he played Wednesday after
noon at Athletic park. Inc
game IL slated for 4:30 O'Clock.
The players Rhyme doesn't plan
N use in the game will report for
practice early.
the Tiger manager has promised
full nine-inning intra-eluo game
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-04-12
SiZe-Up of Major Leagues
TIGERS WILL
BE HONORED

The Tacoma Tigers viii be
hananeted ny the sports commit.
lee of the Chamber ~ ssemmsrce
Thursday. April 70. At the Ftrs.
beginning 81 a3o =. N NJ q.
Tenncnt. chairman. announced
Tuesday.
.us App~lmsu. who hand
led the affair last seAf. VIII
again ~ In charge 81 arrange
sscnss, according 10 resscsa
Unlike the banquet last year.
which Vas reserved for members
ef the committee only. sverynHe
II invited 10 attend. but reservs-
iinns must ne made In advance st
the chamber Accommodations are
limited 10 200
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Heidelberg Team
Seeking Revenge

Ron MeNulty and Jim Olson.
Al, Heidelberg forwards from Se-
attic, are expected 10 have thIngs
much their avn Way when the
beer Bsruns tsngis with Griffin
Fuel IN the second ef their Ice
hockey series I'll Lakewood
They have finally adjusted
themselves 10 the small rink. Last
week they got xoinx late IN the
game after thsy escr-skatsd and
aser-shot many times earlier in
the contest. Griffin Esiel wnn the
game, lilo. IN two oveftims
periods.
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Dodgers Defeat
Yankees, 13To5

GREENyILLE, :. C.-Cletus IL
,,ood fBootsl Poffenberger, latest
nitching purchase Of the Brooklyn
ioodgers. will join them today al
,boush he is not scheduled for
sction in the Dodger-Yankee eH-
hibition game. The Dodgers over
nowered the world champs $50
Yesterday.