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Evening star., 1939-10-27
Roosevelt Hits
League List Use
As 'Sordid' Step
House Member Asks
ExpuIsions;; Murphy
Considers Action

President Roosevelt today branded
as rather sordid procedure" pub
lication by the House Committee
on Un-American Activities of the
names of 563 Federal employees said
to be on the membership and mail
ing list of the American League
for Peace and Democracy.
Mr.. Roosevelts description came
in response to question as to
whether he had any comment on
the action of the Dies Committee,
which has charged that the league
was a front" for Communist ac-
tivity.
The President said he had not
read enough details of the rather
sordid procedure" to discuss it.
Asked as to precisely what his de-
scription applied, he said he believed
that to be obvious.
Allows Use of Quotes.
He agreed to reporters request
that direct quotation of the phrase
be permitted, departure from the
usual press conference procedure.
Meanwhile, Representative Hoff
man, Republican, of Michigan an
nounced in the House that he has
introduced bill to prohibit pay
ment of Federal funds to any Gov
eminent employe or officer belong
ing to an organization which advo-
Gates overthrow of the Government
b. force.
Attacking the American League
for Peace and Democracy as a tool
of this organization which teaches
the overthrow of this Government
by force" he declared lit is not only
foolish, but unpatriotic to permit
those who belong to such an organi-
zation to remain on the public pay
roll"
Il ask for the expulsion from
Government service of all of those
be they of low or high degree, who
by their membership or by theil
approval, join hands with the
traitors to our Government who
would overthrow it by force"
Representative Mason, Repub.
lican, of Illinois, a member of the
Dies Committee. also was expected
to address the House this afternoon
in defense of the committees &C.
ton in publishing the list of names
The committee also is awaiting
some word from Attorney General
Murphy, who has before him for
consideration letter bearing the
signature OF Chairman Dies, charg-
ing the league with fragrant vio-
lation' of the law requiring registra
ton with the State Department OF
agents of foreign principals ano
suggesting that legal action be taken
against it.
Cites Limited Emergency.
Calling attention to the Presi.
dents proclamation of Septem.
ber 8, last, declaring a state of linn
tied national emergency and pro.
viding for strengthening of Amer
icas national defense within the
limit of peacetime authorization
Chairman Dies wrote Mr. Murphy
Il wish to submit for your con.
sideratlon evidence I believe shows
a fragrant violation of the act o1
Congress of June 8. 1898, requiring
the registration with the State De.
partment OF agents Of foreign prin-
cipals.
The case of the American League
for Peace and Democracy, formerly
(See UN-AMERICAN, Page A-17D
Evening star., 1939-10-27
Woman Phones Police
To Soy She Slew Husband

BY the Associated Press
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Oct. 81
A woman telephoned police head
quarters today: I've murdered my
husband
A cruiser squad sped to the
address and found the body OF
Henry Smythe, Al, his head bat
tered. Police Capt. Charles Rich
mond said Smythe's widow con-
fessed striking her husband with a
hammer as he slept. Mrs. Smythe
told the officer she and her husband
had been estranged
Il should have done it long ago,
Richmond quoted her.
Evening star., 1939-10-27
British Study Russio's
Contrubund Protest
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, Oct. 27-Authoritative
British quarters indicated today that
Russia's note of protest against
Britain's contraband control would
receive careful study and considera-
ton before a reply would be made.
British asserted they saw no reason
why the contraband control ques-
ton should interfere with the Rus
sian-British trade negotiations.
Evening star., 1939-10-27
Return Of Won Popen
To urkey Held Unlikely

BY the Associated Press.
ANKARA, Turkey, Oct. 27.-Ger-
mans reported today that the re-
turn of Franz Won Papen, German
Ambassador to Ankara, had been
delayed indefinitely as a result of
the British-French-T Turkish mutual
assistance pact signed october 10.
The Ambassador left just before
the pact was signed to report to
Adolf Hitler in Berlin.
Turks meanwhile said t.sey be-
lieved that what they called his
diplomatic failure" in not detach-
ing Turkey from the British-French
front meant his permanent recall.
Evening star., 1939-10-27
BY the Associated Press.

| BY the Associated Press.
MOSCOW, Oct. 27.-United States
Ambassador Laurence A. Steinhardt
finally succeeded late today in gain
| ing an interview with Russian for
eign office official in his quest for in
| formation on the American vessel
City of Flint, after earlier attempts
to get an appointment had failed.
The Ambassador went to see Vlad-
imir P. Potemkin, vice commissar of
foreign affairs, shortly before pm.
There was no immediate announce
ment of the result of the interview
Assured of Full Information.
Although Soviet officials had as
sured Mr.. Steinhardt they would
give him full information concern
ing the vessel which was taken to
the Russian port of Murmansk
under command of German prize
crew and later released he had been
unable to learn any more than what
was in the Soviet press
That was simply a brief report
that the City of Flint had been freed
from the remote port. (Advices
reaching Berlin said the freighter,
in charge of her German prize crew,
was en- route to Hamburg)
The Ambassador went to the for
eign office last night but failed to
see any high official, and his et-
forts still were unavailing up to
l pm. today.
The Embassy spent two days Try
ing to telephone the master of the
Flint or some other officer at Muir
mansk. One call got through to
the port city, but that was cut off
minute later without conversa-
ton between the Embassy and any
of the Americans.
There still was no official word
in Moscow that the City of Flint
actually had departed, but Well-in-
formed quarters said last night that
she had left, flying the American flag.
Today German circles expressed
confidence the City of Flint would
fly tie German flag.
New Complications Loom.
Further international complica-
tions in the case were foreseen if
the City of Flint were unable to get
through the British blockade in the
North Sea.
1t seemed probable that British
warships would be lying in wait for
her and just as likely that she would
be under the guard of German sub
marines.
The Soviet Russian announcement
last night that the ship had been
ordered out of the Arctic port of
Murmansk after inspection of her
cargo did not clarity whether she
was in control of a prize crew of 18
or her American crew.
Whether she still carried her
cargo of tractors, grain and other
shipments consigned to Britain like
wise was in doubt. CThe Danish
radio, announcing the release of the
ship, said the cargo first had been
taken off,
Envoy Given Assurances.
The remotenesS of Murmansk
hindered efforts of Mr.. Steinhardt
to keep in touch with developments.
He had received assurances, how
ever, that the American crew was
safe aboard the Citv. of Flint
Evening star., 1939-10-27
Norwegions Consider
Flint q German Prize

OSLO, Oct. q (P.-The news
paper Aftenposten today quoted the
opinion of Norwegian experts on in
ternational law that the American
freighter City of Flint, if it appears
in Norwegian waters in charge of a
German crew, is still to be consid-
cred a German prize.
They held it would have the right
to navigate territorial waters en-
route to German port, and that the
presence of a Navy fighting crew
aboard would not subject it to the
rules applying to warships.
Evening star., 1939-10-27
IsoIationists Lose
Second 7 est Round
In Neutrality Fight
Efforts to Prohibit
Armed Merchant Ships
Defeated, 65-26
BULLETIN.

The Senate this after.
noon, in effect, voted for
repeal of the arms en-
barge, when it rejected, 22
to 81, a substitute neu.
trality bill sponsored by
Senator Nye, Republican,
of North Dakota.
Brushing aside all other
efforts to alter the major
features of the administra.
tion's cash-and-carry plan,
the chamber was speeding
toward a final vote that
would send the bill to the
House before evening.
Evening star., 1939-10-27
Prize Crew Sailing
Flint to Hamburg;
Berlin Is Informed
Steinhurdt Granted
Interview by Soviet
Foreign Office
BULLETIN.

LONDON, Oct. q (P.-British
naval authorities said tonight
that the German pocket battle
ships Admiral Scheer and
Deutschland were known to have
been at sea for a month and to
have sunk only three vessels-one
of them a neutral ship.
Evening star., 1939-10-27

(See LABOR BOARD, Page A-14)
Evening star., 1939-10-27

Showers, slightly warmer tonight; to-
morrow showers, followed by clearing
and colder in late afternoon. Tempera-
lures today-Highest, 10, at pm; low
est, SO, at 4 am.
From the United States Weather Bureau report
Full details on Page Al
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
NOMINATIONS MADE,
 FAIRBANKS PIONEERS
-bp AdeIaide Kerr

James BarracK, business man oi Fairbanks sine ethe first decade of that community's history, has been nominated without opposition for the presidency of the Fairbanks Igloo.
 Other nominees for 1940 offices, aalso uncontested, were for first vice-president, c. J. Woofter; second vice-president, Edby Davis; secre- tary Richard c. Rothenburg; his torian, Dr. H. A. Blythe; chaplain, Alfred Ohlsen; doorkeeper, Dan Leach; and sergeant-at-arms. o. M Fisher.
 Nominations will remain open un- til December Is, when ballots will be cast.
 Charles Schieck was reelected trustee for a second term of three years.
 New officers will be installed Jan- uary 8, the second Monday of next month.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
DOUBLE BILL FOR WEEKEND
 SHOWING HERE
The Wrong Road, "Wild Horse Rodeo" Featured
 Now at Capitol Theatre

To capture life and translate it effectively on the silver screen is a task which requires the utmost skill and understanding on the part Of the producer Much of the stuff that comes out of Hollywood is superfic- ial. relying on artificial situations and unreal emotions to put it across with the public. A picture that is really genuine. and heart-warming in its appeal, is always welcome, and Republics "The Wrong Road" which opens tonight at the Capitol Theatre, is a picture of that kind.
 The story, unusual in it's theme and provocative in it's treatment deals with the attempt of two young sters. discouraged by long, dreary years of poverty ahead of them, to amass a quick fortune the easy way"
 Also playing on the double bill feature is a new classic from the facile imagination of William Colt Macdonald. The title of this new est Western masperpiece from Re- public is Wild Horse Rodeo," and it's protagcnists are the ever-popu- lar Three Mesquiteers" Robert Livingston, Ray Corrigan and Max Terhune
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
DIMOND SEES
 ALAykk THREAT
 IN WAR EVENTS
Delegate Warns Defenses ofTenitory Must Confront
 Asiatie Neighbors

"A man would be both frivolous and foolish to lock one door Of hls house and leave another in the building ajar."
 This is the situation described by Anthony J. Dimond, Territorial Del egate to Congress, as comparable to the prevailing national defense pol icies of the United States as set forth by its Legislators.
 In an. address, over Radio Station KFAR, reported by the Fairbanks News-Miner Delegate Dimond said that in the past nearly all of the Pacific Coast defense has been con centrated at the Hawaiian Islands. Experiences of recent months have brought vividly to mind the real significance of Alaska as the Unit ed States front line on the west sea slopes. he said.
 Defense Projects
 The Delegate said he regarded the present air base construction work in Fairbanks and naval pro- iects at Sitka and Kodiak as but the preliminary steps toward establish ing a sound defense of Alaska.
 He gave particular stress to a large defense project to be located in South Central Alaska.
 "The safety of Alaska is the safe- ty of the United States" he as serted.
 "A total of $400,00O000 was in- vested in protective precautions at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, while the door of Alaska has been left ajar for any possible intruder" the Delegate declared.
 With the growing possibility Of trade and other forms of alliance between two of our trans-Paacific neighbors, and with the memory of what is occurring today to liberty loving Finland it would not surprise me if during the next 10 years an equal sum were to be appropriated to 1O1blly Wlldb Ildo OCSii NotlSf SAAS most strategic point of all Ameri- cas possessions Alaska"
 Verbal Map
 Dimond drew a verbal map show ing the proximity to Alaska of one of the present belligerents in the European war, and pointing out in turn the closeness of Ketchlkan to Seattle, 700 miles.
 The speaker also dwelt on the discussed controversy over AL aska as a possible haven for the refugees of Europe.
 He expressed himself as totally opposed to the entrance into the Territory of any peoples whom the United States proper would not &C., cept under tn same circumstances T can see great difficulties arising
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
SALMON CREEK
 CUTOFF IS OPEN TO M0T0RISTS
Dangerous Curve on 6Iae fer Highway Removed
 by New Project

Highway motor traffic over the Salmon Creek cutoff started today as workmen of the R. J. Sommers Construction Company completed the long sought project which elim- mates dangerous curve and bridge crossing.
 The new bridge over Salmon Creek required erection of 38 tons of steel on 187 cubic yards of concrete. To fill the long stretch across the Salmon Creek flat, IT, 900 cubic yards of rock and gravel were required Work was started on the project September 5.
 It was warned today that crushed gravel surfacing, having just been applied, is still loose and caution should be observed by motorists driving over it.
 With beginning of traffic over the cutoff today, the old section of the road eliminated by the new tangent becomes the private road of George Brothers, who had that understanding with the Public Roads Administration in the grant, ing of permission to cross their land with the new cutoff
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES
 M UST FILE
Have UntiI Feb. 1, Same as Those Running Under
 Party Banners

Independent candidates for pub lie office in Alaska must file declarations of candidacy by Feb ruary 1, the same as candidates for the nominations of the regu- lar political parties.
 Before 1883 independents were allowed to file any day up to and including the primary election day, but the 1883 Legislature amended the act, this particular provision of which now reads as follows:
 "The names of candidates not representing any political party shall be placed on the official bal lot followed by the word ''inde- pendent The application to have such name placed upon the of ficial ballot as candidate for a Territorial office shall be signed by not less than two hundred and fifty qualified electors of the Ter ritory and filed with the Auditor of the Territory on or before the first day of Febroary of the year in which general elections are to be held"
 The First Division will elect four Territorial Representative next year, instead of two as was stated enormously a few days ago. The terms of all incumbents, James V. Davis, J. P. Anderson and John MeCormick of Juneau and A. P. Walker of Craig, expire in 1940.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
Hollywood Sighb And Soaands
By Robbin coons .

HOLLYWOOD, Dec 8.-"We Are Not Alone" Screen by Hilton and Milton Krms from novel by James Hilton. Directed by Edmund Gouldng. Principals: Paul
 Muni. Bryan, Flora Robson, Raymond Severn Una OConnor, Henry DaneI Montagu Love- James Stephenson
 little English village de14 lives and works kindly, understanding unworldy Mun) His wife dsobson) coldy conventional nervous unmaginatve Her handling sensitive brutay misdireced through ignorance that the arrival of Len Bryan) the chlds governess is family blessing.
 Len is waif from by the adored by the child before she the before Lenis arrival complicated which to result in ultimate tragedy has been set in motion nnocenty the doctor and the girl by web of circumstana evidence themselves tangled nexcaby when the wes accidental death them trial for her murder.
 It is pognantly moving tale ght yplotted and warmly human Tn it's final hysteria the village ties with the of the principals the film becomes dramatic plea for peacefor the rights little people do their work and live their lives the machnaons of their rulers. They Bryan prison) suffering njustice There marching slaughter rampng echoing inside the prison walls
 The film has excellent performances Muni ahough in whimsical moments he rather Mickey Mouse-sh) Robson and Miss OConnors cook On trial in expert company first important leading
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08

out of the application of any such scheme" said Dimond.
 Refugee Question
 T am thinking of the time when any of us might desire to travel to the States. If refugees were per mitted to enter the Territory re- gardless of immigration restrictions extant in the States proper, it would be necessary for us to prove our cit izcnship to go Outside.
 Since Alaska is part of the Unit ed States we should be given the same considera tion as those actually residing in the AS geographical units.
 "On the other hand. should the States open it's doors to particu- lar set of refugees, Alaska, too should welcome them and assist them in re-establishing their lives
 We are given all the privileges of citizenship granted to residents of the States, hence, we should be willing to share whatever disadvan- tages accrue from those rights"
 Price of Gold
 In answer to many queries he has received over the status of the gold price as a result of the troubled in- ternational sitution, Dimond said:
 q feel certain that the Admins tration will not lower the price of gold, as the result would lead to deflationary economics, and would prove disastrous to those engaged in producing the metal. On the oth- CT hand, I see no probability that the price may be advanced"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08

the workings of the system of pro- bation, which has come to be an important factor in the modern concept of penology.
 In the second feature Rochelle Hudson and Robert Kent provide the romance, MT. Moto Takes 4 Chance" is the new 20th Century, Fox mystery adventure starring Peter Lore as the mild-mannered sleuth created by J. P. Marquard.
 Miss Hudson enacts the role of 8 round world flier who is forced down in the heart of Indo-China jungle, while Kent portrays a news- reel explorer who becomes inno- gently involved in native upris- ing
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
DREDGING MOUTH OF GOLD CREEK
 THROUGH TONIGHT

Dredging. of the mouth of Gold Creek, choked by two years accu- mutation of silt, will be completed on tonight's low tide, Street Fore man Bert Lybeck said today.
 The creek mouth is being cleared by an R. J. Sommers shovel. It had silted to depth of five feet at the mouth and IA inches at the head of the delta. The approximately FOG feet of creek between the two points has been dredged.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
SPECIAL MEETING
 OF COUNCIL LATE
 THIS MONTH SEEN

Probability that special meeting of the Juneau City Council will be held late this year to consider ap- plications of local beer hall opera tors for saloon licenses was seen to- day.
 The last regular meeting of the Council this year will be December 15. A dozen Juneau dispensaries must decide between now and the en dof the year whether to take out the new $1,0O0 licenses.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
MYSTERY PICTURE,
 CRIME FILM OPEN
 NOW AT COLISEUM

Crime and punishment, innocence and vindication are the twin themes of Girls on Probation melo- dramatically exciting film produced by Warner Brothers, with Jane Bry- an and Ronald Reagan in the lead- ing roles, which opens tonight at the Coliseum Theatre.
 As the title indicates, the picture gives a sympathetic exposition of
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
JOHN WINTER SOUTH

John Winther, well known Ju- neau youth, sailed south last night on the steamer North Coast. He was accompanied by his cousin, Harold Winther, who had been wis., iting in Juneau for some time.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
ATTORNEY GENERAL
 TRUITT INDl5p0SED

Territorial Attorney General James s. Truitt was confined to his apart ment at the Baranof Hotel today by illness. He has been ordered by his physician to stay away from the office for few days.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08

POSTENKILL, N. Y, Dec. - Vernon Hoffman's apple trees really bore this year. Hoffman picked nearly dozen second-crop "early redbirds" and. to his surprise. found them not only perfectly developed, but as tasty as the first crop.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
tGRs!S0h $ NOW FIREMAN; TAXING
 HGFFMAN'S PLACE

G,.-a G-rson Was elected by tla oUa2e1 Ere Department last nia t a their regular monthly nlt ting, c replace Roy Hoffman, fo4alet 6e ant Chief of Police ho. y.o Ea1 gone to Kodiak to weak
 -a. aaaual Firemen's Ball got
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08

Store dried fruits in their origi nal packages, tightly covered, or place them in covered fruit jars. It is best not to wash them until time to use.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08

its first push last night when Douglas Oliver was named chair man in charge of arrangements.
 After the business session, lunch and refreshments were served.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08

"Another Thin Man" Screenpay by Frances Goodrich Albert Dasfiie Hamniett Direct w. S. Dyke Principals William Powell Myrna Loy Virginia Grey, Kruger, Aubrey Smith Ruth Pendeon. Patre Knowles Marjorie Main Asta
 Charles-with back, this time with baby and a extremely complicated murder mystery.
 Wisecracks freely Charleses and Another Thin Man" good mystery equipped with "unethicar solution doesn't really matter bafer and keeps the action fast well funny Top in supporting cast: Miss Main.
 "Day-Tme Wife," Screenplay Arthur Robert Harari from Rex Tayors Directed RatOff Principals: Tyrone Power Linda DanelI Warren William, Bnnie Barnes, Wendy Barrie. Davis
 Wife light fairly amusing trifle the obvious aacy that Linda would to worry about straying husband
 amazingly includes that old chestnut the the -tickea which the audience ahead of the plot instead of only three
The Daily Alaska empire., 1939-12-08
VAN DUNN CHOCOLATE SHOPS

Bryan ustes her earlier promise radiant sincerity youthful charm may still lack in technique She's a coming
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-10-14
MnHtr AntrH

Mrs. Gertrude Austin, composer and
the parish house of st. Cyprian's
poet, is presenting a music festival in
Church on Sunday afternoon, October
Is, at $3.50 o'clock, Pattie Yates, So
prano; William Sexton, tenor and
George Wolfe, well known trumpet
player will be heard on the program
Ruth Plenty, contralto, has gone to
Washington, d. c., to appear in Il
recital in the Metropolitan Baptist
Church.-Alice Crawford, soprano, of
New York City will be heard in several
solos on Sunday morning, October Is,
in the New Charles st. Church. In the
afternoon at 1880 o'clock Mrs, Sarah
L. Martin is presenting a musical and
tea in which Elizabeth Wheatley, so
prano; Charles Cox, pianist; Lucille
Norman, reader; Elsie Jones, soprano;
Gloria Kennedy, pianist, and j. Whit
field, reader, will participate.-Wal-
lace Thompson, tenor, will be heard in
a song recital on November 26, in JOr-
dan Hall. William Lawrence will be
the accompanist The names Of the new
members of William Rhodes Opera So
ciety will be published in the next is
sue.-W.AR.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-10-14

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