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The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-12
Complete GestapO Thriller
Cleveland Plain Dealcr)

Thanks to the Gestapo, the worlds reading puo- lie tired of amending communiques that all is quiet on the western front" has been furnished with its first real thriller of the Replete with daring, intrigue adventure the Nazi solution" to the bomb ing of the Munich beer cellar in which Hitler and his chief aids escaped by bare ten minutes, out does the most imaginative writer of detective and mystery blood curders
 Of course all the enemies of the regime in- volved First is the British Two alleged agents of the kings secret service have been captured. They were taken in a border at Venloo, the Neither lands, November g. That was what happened when the world thought the Nazis deliberately creating a disturbance to annoy the Dutch a preliminary to invasion.
 The dsaffected wing of the Nazi party the Black Front" of Otto Strasser, is also blamed Otto and his brother, Gregor, in the early days of the NaM movement believed that Hitler meant what he said Their disilusonment was costly. Otto went into exile and Gregor went before the Elite Guard firing squad on Bloody Saturday. Since then, ac- cording to the Gestapo Otto has repeatedly tried to assassinate Hitler.
 The two English agents to be brought to public trial where, says the Gestapo, their guilt will be proved The Dutch half-Wit van der Lubbe, convicted of setting fire to the Reichstag, but not the Nazis believe that now.
 What is missing is 8 representative of Ger manys two other enemies, the French and the Jews. Victims may be found before the case is closed, It is a great pity Hitler to terms with the Russians How easy it would have been to show that this another diabolical Bolshevst plot to upset civilization!
 It's the rule in Sweden that every girl must learn to cook before she marres. The law doubt less was intended to the national supply of bcarbonate of soda
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-12
HOW ABOUT ALASKA'S PLATINUM
 AND TIN?

The open-cut mining Of placer gold in Alaska has been granted seasonal exemption from the hours provision of the fair labor standards act But copies of the Wage and Hour Division order on this subject show the exemption is limited strictly to gold mining No mention is made of placer pati- mum or placer tin operations.
 If the mining of placer gold is of a seasonal nature so is the mining of tin and platinum as carried on in Alaska These industries small at present in comparison with gold mining but giving promise of great possibilities for the future should be granted the exemption
 Application for a seasonal exerApton for placer gold mining operations made by the Arctic Circle Exploration Company and other operators. public hearing held in Washington before Harold Stein Assistant Chief of Hearings and Ex- emptions of the Wage and Hour Division of the De- partment of Labor. The subsequent order extends the exemption only to Alaska and the norther ly and higher altitude States of Idaho Montana, Nevada, oregon, South Dakota, Utah Washington and Wyoming More than three-fourths of the gold produced in this area comes from Alaska Testimony offered at the hearing showed there some $50 placer mines operating in the Territory during 1888 and that almost $500 men at work in the Alaska industry.
 Says the order: The mining of placer gold from surface or open cuts the above-defined area is characterized by annually recurent cessation of operations caused by freezing temperatures and water shortage and except for maintenance, repair and sales work the open-cut mining of placer gold in the above-defined completely at regu- larly recurring times of the year for period of ap- proximately six months in each part of the area, because due to climatic and other natural causes the materials used by the industry are not available in the form in which they handled or processed."
 All of which is as true of platinum and tin mining as it is of gold The findings and determina- ton specify that this determination lis without prejudice to determination applications from other gold producing States and Territories" Ger tainly, it would seem, it is also without prejudice to similar order for the related industries of placer tin and platinum mining.
 Under the exemption granted gold placer min ing operators in Alaska permitted to work their employees 12 hours a day 56 hours week for 6 period of not than l4 weeks in the aggre- gate in any calendar year before paying time and s half for overtime The order means more gold will be produced in Alaska and employees will earn bigger paychecks in the open season, enabling them
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-12
Battleships-Bigger, Faster
CPhiladelphia Recordl

Philadelphia Record)
 That interesting annual publication, Jane s Fighting Ships has just appeared again in London. Its contents indicate that, despite the continuance of the claim that airplanes now superior to heavy battleships bigger and more expensive war ships than ever are being built in Europe.
 Britain is building no less than five new war ships in the 350OO-ton class. Their armor is 16 inches thick at the water line and each vessel ries no less than 10 14-inch guns and l6 525-nch guns Their speed is better than 30 knots" The previously newest British batteships, the Rod- ney and Nelson, make only g knots.
 Germany concentrating on it's striking power from the air is making her navy the servant of her air fleet. Her naval wonder is the 19250-ton aicplane carrier. Graf Zeppelin, which accom- modate 40 planes and which also mounts 16 5.9-inch guns an unheard-of complement for an airplane carrier. The ship is thus combined cruiser carrier The guns are mounted on long, narrow island on the starboard side adjoining the runway Ameri- can ships in this class carry 80 planes but only eight fye-inch guns apiece
 Britain is apparently keeping it's faith in battle ships This may decide the controversy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-12
Leqion Aux. Past
 Presidents Meet

A meeting of the past presidents of the American Legion Auxiliary was held last evening at the resi- dence of Mrs. John Newman in the Coliseum Apartments.
 Mrs. Oscar Olson was chosen pres ident pro-tem in the absence of the president, Mrs. Edith Sheelor.
 Plans for the year and for the coming convention were discussed and round-robin letter was writ ten Mrs. Sheelor, who is in Idaho at the present, where she was called south because of her fathers ill., ness. Following the business of the evening, refreshments were served by Mrs. Newman.
 Present were Mesdames Edna Pol ley, Beth Nordling, Helen Bernhofer, Lucille Stonehouse, Ted Johnstone, and Betty Mccormick. Guest for the evening was Mrs. Esther Gulluf- sen, president of the American Le- zion Auxiliary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-12
cHoroscobe The stars incline
 but do not compel"
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13

Benefic aspects rule strongly to- day which should be happy and profitable for both men and women. The stars encourage progressive thinking and constructive actiyi- ties. Impulse toward business ex- pansion will result in large expen- ditures. It is a fortunate day for signing leases. The configuration stimulates condolences and encour- ages speculative ventures.
 Heart and Home: Women are subject to- stimulating and helpful influences. The stars encourage hos pitalities and make this fortunate wedding date. True partnership in marriage is forecast for those who take their VOWS under this rule of the stars. Real estate will be ac- tive in many parts of the country.
 Business Affairs: Mining comes under a sway that presages unus- ual activity as soon as spring wea- ther makes prospecting practical. Rare ores needed in manufacturing will be found in many parts of this country. notably in Michigan, Ari- zona, Montana and California. This $ a promising day for theatres and all amusement enterprises. Fluc- tuations in the stock market will be unusual and trading apthetic | this week.
 National Issues: Political plans of ambitious members of Congress will be frustrated next month as public opinion undergoes swift changes. Self-help schemes will be advocated to solve the unemploy7 ment problem.
 International Affairs: Japan will seek friendly relations with the United States as the Soviet govern ment aids the Chinese. The reduc- tion of imports from Europe and Asia will be felt by the consuming public. Lovers of Oriental arts will be wise to procure now whatever they can afford to buy. Handicrafts of European peasants also will be scarce and valuable.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of gain, much of which may be through new vo- cations.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be bright, intuitive and industrious. The subject of this sign usually marry successfully and realize their brightest ambitious.
 Copyright, 1939) 3As
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-12
Football Game Is
 Proposed, Benefit
 For Finland Relief

SAN JOSE, Cal, Dec. 12.-The San Jose Chamber of Commerce has proposed that undefeated San Jose State College play undefeated UCLA in a post seoson football game for benefit of the Finnish Relief Fund.
 The Stanford University Stadium is proposed as the scene for the game.
 Chamber officials said that San Jose President, Dr. Thomas Me- Ouarrie, has approved the project.
 The San Jose State players voted against participating in proposed Prune Bowl game at San Hose.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-12
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 q
 By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say, we went to the depot to meet our guests" We went to the station" is preferred.
 Often Mispronomced: Drought. Pronounce drout, ou as in out
 Often Misspelled: Peel (to strip off the skin). Peal (to sound forth).
 Synonyms: Harmonize, accord, agree, correspond, blend.
 Word Study: Use a word three times and it is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by master ing one word each day. Today's word: Inveigle; to lead on or as tray as if blind; to entice. (Pro- nounce the ei as in receive) Do not be inveigled by these false pro- mises."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-12
M o D E R " ETIQUETTE
By Roberta Lee

O. When taking food offered by waiter, is it neces ssary to say Thank you?
 A. It isn't necessary, but why not? Fuller says, "As the sword of the best = tempered m e a is the most flexible; so the truly generous are most plant and courteous in their behavior to their interiors"
 C. Would it be proper to send a Christmas card to a mans business acquaintance, signed From the Robert Wilson's" or Helen and Robert Wilson? A. Mo-. The wifes name should not be included if it is mere bus mess acquaintance of the husband
 o. Should the brides attend ants at a daytime wedding wear hats?
 A. Yes; this is customary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-12
Case of Charles Boyer
(NeM York Timesl

tNeW 4OlR llIneS)
 The case of Charles Boyer, the well-known notion picture actor, is interesting illustration of the conflicting claims of Duty and Economies in modern MT Boyer being French, left Holly wood when and mobilized in the French Army where his duties, apparently consisted mainly of counting and checking the arrival of army horses He has already been mustered out with many others, and has returned to Hollywood though still subject to the call of his Government.
 In returning to enter the French Army MT. Boyer fulfilled the traditional claims of duty gave the necessary evidence of his physical courage and satisfied the democratic demand for equality of sacrifice in war But in counting horses in France Mir Boyer obviously far less useful to his coun try than he is as actor in Hollywood It is not merely that he is a very important ambassador of goodwill here and far better known to the Ameri- can public than the ttular French Ambassador, but his Hollywood salary is capable of creating tidy sum of foreign exchange for France. Such poten- tial foreign exchange be used by France to buy more airplanes other equipment here than MT. Boyer could possibly directly build or fly.
 In the code of modern warfare, heroism must be subordnated to utility.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-12

better to tide themselves over the winter months when the operations are closed.
 Alaskas infant tin and platinum mining indus tries should be extended the helping hand. No doubt they would be, if proper representations were made to Washington
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-12
RANGER TO SE7KA

District Ranger w. A. Clipper field is leaving this afternoon on the Northland for Sitka where he will inspect proposed bulkhead and fills on Forest administrative site. Chipperheld will return or the Northland
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-12
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE OMMISS SIONER' s COURT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA, DIVISION NUM- BER ONE.
 Before FELIX GRAY, Commis- sioner and ex-officio Probate Judge, Juneau Precinct. In the Matter of the Last Will and Testament of RACHEL c. M. SHEPARD, Deceased.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned was, on the 18th day of December, 1889, duly appointed executor of the Last Will and Testament and of the estate of Rachel c. M. Shepard, de- ceased.
 All persons having claims against the estate of said deceased are re- quired to present the same, with proper vouchers attached, to Faulkner & Banfield, Juneau, AL aska, within six (6) months from the date of this notice.
 HARRY G. SHEPARD,
 Executor of the Estate Of
 Rachel c. M. Shepard, de-
 ceased
 First publication, December 12, 1889 Last publication, January 2, 194O.
 adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-12

It's the rule in Sweden that every girl mus learn to cook before she marries. The law doubt less was intended to conserve the national supply of bicarbonate of soda.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-12
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

1. What Vice President became President when Mckinley was as- sassinated?
 9 For what does the abbrevia- ton "AD." stand, in dates? 8. When was the most disas- trous earthquake ever experienced in the United States.
 4. What was the Stars anc and Bars?
 5. Which state of the Union con tains the most gold mines?
 ANSWERS
 1. Theodore Roosevelt. 2. From the Latin "Anno Dom- mi" meaning Tn the Year of Our Lord"
 3. The San Francisco earthquake of 1906.
 4. The Confederate Flag. 5. Colorado
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-12
VENERABLE MOTHER
 OF YUKONERS DIES

Word has been received at Daw- son of the passing on October of Mrs. Napoleon Fourner at St. Le- ger, Quebec, according to the Daw- son News.
 Mrs Fournier, who would have been 94 years of age on Christmas Day, is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Thibaut of Saskatchewan, and five sons, Archie, Eugene and Jos eph of Yukon; Wilfred of St. Lezer, Quebec, and Napoleon, of Berlin New Hampshire, U. s. A.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-12
8OO YEARS AGO
 AO From THE EMPifE
DECEMBER 12, 1919

The official yearly report of Gov Riggs was released for publication and was the longest and most com prehensive any Governor had ever presented to Congress.
 In the presence of five hundred loyal Americans assembled in Elks Hall the previous night and to the strains of patriotic music and sing ing and good strong talks on Amer icanism by excellent speakers, the big mass meeting under the auspic- es of the Territorial organization "Americanism," went over the top 100 per cent.
 Santa Claus in all his finery was to make visit to the Elks Hall The war torn world prevented him from making it the previous year but he was to be here with bells on the coming Christmas.
 Esther Violet Nelson and Charles Lincoln Parker were married the previous afternoon by the Rev. G c. Bruce in the parlors of the Pres byterian Manse. The attendants were Mrs. G. G. Bruce and Mrs Clara Summers.
 Grover c. Vim left on the City of Seattle for Seattle to spend the holidays visiting with friends and relatives.
 John Peterson. a Forest Ranger, was registered at the Gastineau He was on the Government Forestry boat Ranger 5 with which he made his rounds. and the ship was tied up at the P. C. wharf.
 Mrs. L. A. Green, court steno- grapher, left on the City of Seattle to spend the holidays visiting with friends and relatives in San Fran cisco
 Weather-Highest 24; Lowest 20 Partly cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-12

The official yearly report of Gov. Riggs was released for publication and was the longest and most com prehensive any Governor had ever presented to Congress.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-12
Habby
 Birthday

The E.;pire extends eongratuia- tons and best toishes t'-iay, theil birthday dnni0ers-s 10 tht ros' lotUing:
 DECEMBER 12 Mrs. John Ahlers
 Mitchell Dabo
 James B. Decker Mrs Dorothy Day
 Emil zengeler Lanore Kaufman Mrs. A. J. Goodman Mrs. William Paul
 Rosie Meier O. G. Culberhouse
Evening star., 1939-04-16

DINING ROOM. Mahogany. This Rock
ford III. suite could sell for S65O-it's
magnificent Beautiful enough for any
home and II you want to save practically
5000 follow Mr.. Green's advice-inspect
today Open evenings and Sunday. YOUR
credit is good. Green Furniture Co.. $500
GeOrgia ave Cjeorpia ooo3
Evening star., 1939-04-16

DINING ROOM. TO- piece, walnut. old Eng
lish; used very little: S35 cash; Turf Rider
woods half price; excellent condition. Call
after pm. 512 Tulip ave. TakomA PARK
Md Shepherd 56oO-W
Evening star., 1939-04-16

DINING RM. CHAIRS. &. mahogany; also
54-ineh round table. SIS. Good condition.
Call Emerson O540
Evening star., 1939-04-16

COOK, AL, colored, general housewors,
laundry; S12-S14 week; stay or so; ref
erenceS Atlantic oR34
Evening star., 1939-04-16

COLORED GIRL wants part-time or days
work. References Adams 1923
COLORED GIRL. neat wants part-tme
or days work as gh.w. nursemaid: no
cooking. Ref. Atlantic 1S26-J.
COLORED. days work; experienced laun-
dress; good references. Dupont 1895.
COOK. white. wants position in private
family where waitress is kept; would leave
city for summer; have good reference.
Box 92-C, Star.
Evening star., 1939-04-16

GIRL, colored. wants work cock or general
housework. good reference Call, 1870
Swami ST. NV.
GIRL coored, desires afternoon work;
good cook; city ref Decatur 2a34.
Evening star., 1939-04-16

DIAMOND PLATINUM PIN. center stone.
30 raratS and 90 MEDIUM rut sto-cs:
cost 50 600, will take reasonable Offer.
Box 13l-C. Star
Evening star., 1939-04-16

DINING ROOM SUITE. 1G-piece mahogany,
excellent condition; very reasonable. Col.
:'151. 1900 Warder st. NV
Evening star., 1939-04-16

DIAMONDS from estates and private par
diamond li2 carats. a rea! bargain. SraO.
4-carat diamond in new-type mounting
with small side stones, S.915. AntiuHe
ring. T nice diamonds. $50. Perfect dia-
mond weighing 3.36 100 carat; owner Will
sell for S625. On sale at Oppenheimer' S.
Evening star., 1939-04-16

GIRL colored, desires general housework;
fond OF children; reference. Call North
Evening star., 1939-04-16

GIRL 'colored, desires Job as mothers
helper. maid or nurse: can stay nights.
Evening star., 1939-04-16

GIRL, colored reliable honest, wants part
time work In apt. 2o1. 10th st. NV.
16s
Evening star., 1939-04-16

DINING ROOM SUITE, handsome 1O-pc.
imported walnut; cost $500 sacrifice.
$50. The Alabama, 1918 N st. NV, Apt.
2Ol. Dupont 52l9. Dealer. Home Sun
day and Monday until pm
Evening star., 1939-04-16

FRIGIDA1RE. General Motors. new. 5Ha Gu.
It.. great sacrifice. 1915 Park I'd. NV.
Ant
Evening star., 1939-04-16

PAINTING, ext. int; paper hanginr of
quality floors sanded and ref1nished: new
noorS laid; carpenter; electric, plumbing
plastering. Every improvement your home
requires. inside or outside. from cellar to
| root; guaranteed. estimates; over 40 years
! exp. Burrell Col phi
Evening star., 1939-04-16

BATH OUTFITS. complete S32; consisting
of used tub new toilet, new basin; closet
out1tS. comrlete. $500. Hush tanks.
$3.50: 4"inch drainboerd sinks: complete
with fittings. $3.50; with cabinet. $40 so.
92a Fla. ave. NV. North 392l.
BED double 4-poster mahogany inner
spring mattress and spring. $50 complete.
| Michigan O2Sk
Evening star., 1939-04-16

COAT. red plaid: black net dress, blouer
print dress. size 8; will sell cheap. Wood
ley O5O2
Evening star., 1939-04-16

DIAMOND, solitaire, about ! KIT. perfect.
platinum setting; paWned S11O: ticket
cheap. Broker. Bo-; 99-C. Star
Evening star., 1939-04-16

FRIGIDAIRE, 9 Gu. it.. perfect condition:
cheap. 104 You st. ne. Mich. 1400.
See all day Sunday
Evening star., 1939-04-16

CONFECTIONERY. soda fountain, school
supplies. magazines groceries; opposite .
high schools. > primary schools; 5000 wkly
business; $40 rent; good sandwich business
from schools sacrifice 1890 cash. @6
Seaton place, ne. corner Seaton place and
Lincoln road
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-28
Great ]! ] ] i.! Britain ] ] j (onielrring! on
 Hitler Moves
Chamberlain Tells House of Common He Is Con-
 suIfing Other 6ovfs.

LONDON, March 28. = Premier Chamberlain told the House of Commons this afternoon that the British Government is actively continuing negotiations with other Governments" to keep Hitler from further aggression.
 The Premier added: "The House of Commons will not expect me to make statements which cannot be completed until we are in posses sion of final views of other Gov ernments concerned"
 The announcement by the Pre- mier followed statements by the Governments spokesman to the eff feet that Great Britain felt that further trade relations with Ger many are impossible"
 The spokesman also said the British Government is planning huge financial loans. and subsidies to shipping interests to fit mer- chant vessels for possible use in wartime and that the Government is also considering increasing the Territorial Army of Home Defen- Qefss gf ss sS
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-28
ROTARY DINNER :
 DANCE WILL BE ]
 HELD SATURDAY
No-Host Private Carnival Affair Scheduled for
 .BaranOf HoteI

Rotarians and Rotary Anns will celebrate April Fools Day with a carnival dance Saturday evening at the Baranof Hotel.
 The affair will be a private mo- host dinner dance. which only Club members and their invited guests will attend.
 Rod Darnell, Keith Wildes and Jud Whittier comprise the commit tee which is making arrangements for the dance. @
 At today's Rotary luncheon it was announced that the Club exec utive committee will meet at the Baranof for luncheon every Friday from now until the District Con- ference here May 18-19-20.
 Bert Caro- has been appointed temporary Chairman of the Sports Committee for the conference, in the absence Of Dr. w. w. Council
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-28
''Pu!Igs',o
 leaders !' { ]! , ], l'si,u |, ....:. ..5!'yu Suggestion ] T

DENVER, March 28. -4A A purge from schools and colleges of "so- called educators who preach that we are all wrong in our democratic ideals" was advocated by Stephen F. Chadwick, National American Legion Commander '''-.,,'''.l' l' The Legion commander, address ing a banquet audience from four Denver American Legion posts, as- serted ss te "Let us be amending in driving these murderers and destroyers from our educational centers. We should unmask them for what they are murderers of the youths whose minds they poison"
 Chadwick asserted teaching poli- cies in schools and colleges were res ponsible flor the army of misguid- ed youth who enlisted in the intern al strife waged in Spain,D
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-03-28
Funeral Sefviees Thursday Afternoon
 For Mrs. Shepard

Tentative funeral arrangements for Mrs. H. R. Shepard, who passed away last week in Seattle are made for Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services will be conducted by Dean c. E. Rice at the Holy Trinity Cathedral, and interment will follow in the Elks' plot of Evergreen Cemetery. ttt,s 'a e7e
 Mrs. B. B. Yielding, daughter of Mrs. Shepard, accompanied the re- mains to Juneau and arrived this morning on the steamer North Sea.
 Funeral services are pending the arrival of Mrs. Shepard's eldest son, J. c. Shepard, who is now at White horse awaiting favorable weather for his return to this city by plane.