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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-06
MANY FLYING
 TO CITY FROM
 ISLAND PORTS

Heavy inbound traffic from island points was on schedule this after noon for local fliers.
 This morning, Alex Holden flew to Sitka and brought in Steve Vu- kovich Mrs. Hazel Kirmse, Mar garet Dunnigan, T. A. Bergman and Mrs c. Zillman.
 Holden then flew out with Edwin Scott and Rodney Johnson for Hirst, expecting to bring in five more passengers.
 John Amundsen was on his way in this afternoon with three aboard and was to go out again for three more passengers. while Shell Sim mons was to make a trip out and bring in five.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-06
20 YEARS AGO 4 ty3T 4 F EMPIRE
SEPTEMBER 6. 1920

6, 1920
  placed readiness and the opening crowd of visitors intention under the name Of this city left the
 
 junior high schools the following President Allen Vice. A of ont a President of Alaska Road Comnli Haine where he inspect return City Seattle ff% Valdez Col C. Gotwas, Engineer returned Juneau the Alaska.
 B. National Association Alaska after spending the Bristol district
 Weather
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-06
THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES

Elsewhere in today's Empire appears series of brief articles describing careers and qualifications of the Democratic candidates for Territorial and D- visional offices in next Tuesdays election. In pre- pairing these brief biographies struck with the very high calibre of the eight men and one woman who are their partys nominees for office.
 At the head of the ticket stands the of Anthony J. Dimond Alaska's Delegate to Congress since 1883. Tony Dimond requires encomium from us at this time to convince the electorate of Alaska of his very great qualities the Territorys representative in Washington He has accomplished more for Alaska than any other did He deserves, on merit the vote of every man and woman in Alaska irrespective of party. Of his Republican opponent, Cash Cole, the most that can be said is that the difference between Dimond and Cole is the difference between diamond and coal
 Frank Boyle. whose reelection Territorial Audi tor by resounding majority is conceded even by the most rabid Republicans has served Alaska dli- gently and faithfully since he first went into office in 1883 Although the tasks of his office have in- creased many fold due to the expansion of govern- mental activities in the Territory, he has kept the cost of administration at minimum Frank Boyle is thes very prototype of a fine public servant capable, hard-working, intelligent and honest A large vote will go to him from the people all over Alaska who appreciate such qualities.
 William Hesse, Territorial Highway Engineer has not made an active campaign for reelection. Inde- pendent and fortnight he stands upon his record of accomplishment.
 Henry Roden, member of the first Territorial Legislature and at present Senator from the First Division is the Democratic candidate for Territorial Attorney General succeeding James s. Truitt, who because of ill health did not stand for reelection Roden is attorney of many years experience in all parts Of Alaska, is the outstanding authority on Alaska mining law and is well qualified for the office he seeks.
 Up for reelection Territorial Senator from this Division is Norman R. (Doc) Walker, our very good friend from Ketchikan. He President of the Senate during the 1889 session, presiding ably During the eight years Senator Walker has been in the Territorial Legislature he has sponsored many of the outstanding bills benefiting Alaska. He has
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-06
LOOK and LEARN &y' &sy c. GORDON

1. S a in rays? 3 followers? $ a prototype? A. What twog generals he O is England?
 
 small that be detected only with  Confuscanism original model after which anything is copied. Zachary Taylor Winfield Scott, 5 Thames River pronounce
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-06
Simpsons Honor ti'
 Miss Fairbanks

AS a compliment to Miss Lulu Fairbanks, of the Alaska Weekly in Seattle, Dr. and Mrs. Robert Simp- son were hosts last evening with an informal dinner at their Gold Belt Avenue home.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-06
Birthday Dinner for
 Mrs. Carl Ddnielson

Honoring the birthday of Mrs Carl Danielson, dinner party wa. given last night by MT. and Mrs Carson Lawrence at their residence in the Waynor Addition.
 Guests wer MT. and Mrs William Rodenburg, MT. and Mrs. Gene Covey, Mrs. Verne Darielson, Miss Marie Stoner, Ralph Moreau, John Young and Mir. and Mrs. Carl Dan- ielSon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-06
HELEN CHADWICK
 DIES, HOLLYWOOD

HOLLYWOOD. Cal, Sept. G. Helen Chadwick, Al. who is said to have earned salary of $2000 a week when at the height of her film career, is dead as the result of in juries suffered by fall last June.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-06
Daily Lessons in English v. " L. GORDON

MISUSED Do Such young man is bound succeed" Say young DESTINED succeed"
 MISPRONOUNCED: Blatant Pronounce blatant first A as syllable
 OFTEN MISSPEIIED: Ca young (stysh 
 SYNONYMS vision, reverie phanasy
 a yours Let ToayS word pertaining or a final ultimate We ookin forwar o success"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-06
VIVDlNN LIIVULIIL ROBERTA LEE

O. to a informal, evening dress? A If the affair feel should when ephonng and does not hear clearly?
 A. q sorry but didn't understand that
 should eaten A. With spoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-06
AIR RAIDED

ROME, Sept. 6.-The Italian High Command claimed today that Brit ish warplanes again flew across neutral Switzerland during the night and attacked the city of Turin in Northern Italy. Much damage was sione.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-06
SPUR MINERAL OUTPUT

LOS ANGELES, Cal. = To en- courage production of strategic min erals in the southwest, the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce has named a committee of experts headed by Robert Linton, mining engineer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-06

A news note says that antdote for high blood pressure IS being tested. We suggest that the re- search staff go day and nig& shifts in effort to get it ready for the presidential campaign
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-06
LARGE CANADIAN CONVOY REACHES
 BRITISH SHORES
11,500 Soldiers, Nurses Biggest Contingent
 Since War Beqdn

OTTAWA, Sept. 6. Canada has sent more than 46,0OO men overseas to fight for Britain. it was announced today.
 A convoy which arrived in Britain Wednesday was the largest of six big Canadian contingents to cross the Atlantic since the war began It contained 11,500 soldiers and B nurses.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-06
e
 ForChina.Is
 Threatened

LONDON, Sept. GA Reuters dis patch from Chungking declares that we'll informed circles in the Chinese Capital claim French Indo-China has agreed to the landing of 12,000 Japanese soldiers at three IndO- China ports.
 Japan recently demanded the right to land troops on the life line" of China.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-07-07
REPOSSESSED
Continued from preceding pose

myself, every once in while. But
good gosh. girl. we have to do 1t.
We're building up to something i'm
portant. It's all in the game
ITS your game, not mine. l real
lied tonight that | can't win.
Tonight"
when | saw you with that girl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-07-07

why | asked for transfer to the
Chicago office - | saw this coming"
She looked me straight in the eyes.
81 didn't tell you because | didn't
want to spoil your evening. but I'm
leaving on Wednesday,
When | tell you my heart stopped
beating. it isn't a figure OF speech.
Dutch" said, trying to keep my
voice steady. don't do this thing.
Don't split us up. If you go to Chicago,
it can only end one way.
ut can only end one way anyhow"
she declared.
| rose quickly. Don't say that -
don't even think it. Maybe | have
been taking things toe, much tor
granted. But. honey, | wouldn't know
what to do without you. You know
how it is with me - never hear a
good gag without thinking. Gee, |
must tell that one to Dutch! When
| find a swell new place to go to,
can't wait to take you there My
voice broke, but | went on: Dutch,
look! know I'm phony in lot of
ways i go haywire - but under
meath I'm still NE -
turned away and the room fell
silent, looked at her again. She
hadn't moved Dutch -"
Its no USE" she said, 1T won't
work out
at will. it will" | protested. She
looked white and tired and a little old.
Look" | said. Don't decide to-
night Get little shuteye. You'll feel
different in the morning" had to
let it go at that.
Bur | couldn't get word with her
in the morning. And the next night
she had to 90 to His Nobs's house to
talk over details and the next day
she was leaving.
She called me in the morning. Hal,
she said, Il won't have time for lunch.
But if you want to meet me at the
station ="
| was there a half hour too early,
watching every face. saw her at last.
She had on a keen little hat and
tweed suit of that new blue. and there
was porter following with her bags
1t was the bags made me realize that
she was leaving. In spite of all that
could say - in spite of all that had
been between us, she was on her way.
Pm sorry l was late" she said.
But there were so many things to
(Continved on poge 15)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-07-07

A wave of relief swept over me. If
that's all it was you don't mean
to say you're jealous OF that screw
ball." l laughed. l leaned back in my
chair again, and reached for ciggie.
But it wasn't as simple as that.
mot that one, perhaps" said Dutch.
"Or at least only for a minute, But
she's young. Hal, and vivid and geared
high. She's fash. She's what you're
always talking about - front
You're front, too, lsaid. Plenty
Life on the Acknowledgements
plan," she went on. Take what you
can get and pay when you have to
I've had all want of it. From now
on I'm strictly cash and carry. That's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-07-07
THIS WEEK MAGAZINE

it and snapped off the lights Then
sank into chair and wondered what
was coming next.
When she came in with the coffee,
the fire was blazing. got up and took
the tray from her. Isn't this cozy?'
asked.
She didn't answer. She stood at the
window for moment, looking out.
and then came back and faced me:
what happened to your carr
81 told you. Some drunk -
1T was repossessed. wasn't it,"
So had to own up. What the heck.
she'd have found out anyway. 1--WE
been so blamed busy" | said, Il for
got to mail the check"
She sat down. handed her a cup.
Have you got the money to pay for
it," she asked.
IL did have, but that darned Louis
cracked down on me tonight. He's
got crust
people are funny" she said.
"They all expect to be paid some
time"
IL wish you could sell that idea to
my clients"
I'D like to help you out" said
Dutch. But my balance is pretty low,
too"
PUT my cup down on the table,
What you do with your money" |
said, beats me"
I'm tell YOU" said Dutch. Il spend
it all on front"
Front for what?'
For you"
You're crazy" l said.
She leaned back on the sofa and
Lit a cigarette. Have you any idea,
she asked me, what it costs to be
dressed by Hortense. coated by Fill
more's, hated by John Hatson,
coiffed by Best? Do you know what |
have to pay for fox evening wraps
and Palm Springs sports outfits'
We're at a night club every night,
and if | wear anything more than
twice, some one of your glamorous
girl friends says to me: i always did
like that frock you're wearing.
."Darling." | said. I'D take you
places in gingham house dress.
you would like fun" She crushed
her cigarette in the ash tray. mo,
have nothing in my bank account.
But | can do this" She took off the
diamond. handed it to me.
Not chance pushed her hand
away.
Take it," said Dutch. you can
hook it, ~.. .....
81 wouldn't dream of it.
Then | will, first thing in the
morning." -l
She had me in an angle now. Was
my face red! you can't do that.
Dutch" ,-. ..., .'-....... '.s--.
why not?''
Because =" Gee, | hated to
spring it! Because it isn't paid for"
She dropped the ring as though it
had burned her fingers. | couldn't
bear the way she looked at me. |
blurted out. "Oh. I've paid some on
it. l bought it on the deferredpay-
ment plan.
! SEE" she said levelly WELL
there's one thing you can't get on the
deferredpayment plan any longer"
What is it,"
ME"
81 don't get you," said.
For three years." she told me.
'it's been next year. Baby, it's orange
blossoms or in about six months
now, and we'll make the grade ."
"Okay," l said. Meet me at the
license bureau at nine o'clock
Not me- I'm repossessed, too"
''All l wanted" l told her, was
to do it right. was just giving you
break. l wanted to do things in big
way -"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-18
Our Secret Bomb Sight
Cincinnati Enquirer)

While the dispute between tiie departments ot paganda of the English and Germans as to the actual damage done at Scapa Flow and the Island of Syt continues there is one phase which has not been stressed by correspondents That is the difficulty of hitting given objects from high all- tudes with bombers travelling at high rates o speed
 Readers of Armies With Wings by James L. act in ways not suspected except by experts. The bombardier travelling at 4000 feet at 150 miles an hour must sight ahead at point exactly 3154 feet his side of the target. At 12000 feet he would have to aim over a mile-5464 feet But if he were travelling at the rate of ordinary modern bomberS, at 24O miles an hour, the release must at a distance of over mile and quarter if the altitude is 60O0 feet
 This is because the bomb travels forward for time its descent according to the laws of bal lstics with technical factors affecting marksman- ship Consequently, the bombardment is only as good as it's equipment with gadgets called bomp sights.
 That is why such a furore when the Allies first began their negotiations for modern planes for it is open secret that our own ingenious bomb sights not yet matched by those of other nations Our pilots and bombarders of both army and navy achieve remarkable accuracy at top speeds high 10000 feet. These sights must be locked in safes when not installed in bombers so jeaulous military and naval air con- mands of our superiority So far this secret has not been voluntarily offered to other countries and there is every believe the secret of this mechan- ism has not been stolen.
 At least there is evidence of any such accu- racy in either the German attack Scapa Flow or at Syt And it explains the vigilance of our high commands, the army and navy and congressional scrutiny in supplying the Allies with new equip ment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-18

has been standing absolutely still. The area since 1860 has been the same 789 square miles, decade after decade. This means the gross area Of the continental United States, land and inland waters, not including Alaska, of course. For gen eration between 1890 and 1920 the student of exact statistics might notice something like contest be- tween land and water resulting in loss of 189 square miles of land area and corresponding increase in wet surface.
 The first romantic thought is that this repre- sents the encroachments of river and inlet on the solid land the erosion that we hear so much about. But the Census Bureau automatically announces that the revisions in due to greater ac- curacy in the new maps Since 1920 the surface of the United States land and water. has stayed put.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-18
DECADE AFTER DECADE

Even before the count of heads began it was known that the 1940 census will show the smallest ten-year growth in population in the last TO years Preliminary estimates in the neighborhood of 132 000000 which means increase of something nine million people since 1930. This would be a little over one-half of the gain registered in the preceding ten years from 1920 to 1930 when the n- than IT million.
 Sixty years ago in the l870-8O decade, the Unit ed States grew by nearly 12 million people, and at the start in 1870 the country had less than one third of the population we have today If it were not for the war between the States and the conse- quent drop in immigration and natural increase we should actually have to go back 80 to 90 years the decade 1850-60 for a smaller ten-year growth than the enumerators registering today.
 All in all, there is good sporting chance that the l940 census will disclose population just 100- 000000 larger than in the census year in which Abraham Lincoln was elected President. In 1860 the population 3l, ,443,000
 But in one respect the country in those 80 years
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-18
That Paris Map
(NeW York TimeS)

(New York Times)
 Berlin is angry about the map of a dis membered Germany. In front of it Sumner Welles and Paul Reynaud supposed to have sat in the latter's office, plotting and gloating. MT. Welles calls this story fantastic But if the thing true it would be even harder to understand why Berlin should be eager to broadcast 1t to the world. Ultimately it is another example of the boomerang German propaganda on which there has been comment in this place from time to time
 What should be the first object of propaganda for any belligerent? To convey the impression Of absolute confidence in victory at home and of de- jection of the enemy country When the Naz spokesmen declare they do all the time that victory is in their grasp that the Allies are doomed it is good propaganda.
 But it is obviously not downhearted France that goes in for drawing maps of how Germany will be dsmembered after the It is a France supremey confident of victory If the Berlin papers were show picture of Paul Reynaud biting his fingers he talked to Sumner Welles in atti- tude of entreaty and application it would mean something But when the French telling how they expect to hand piece of Saxony to the Czecns and piece of Bavaria to a restored Austria, they plainly do not expect to lose the
 If the Germans keep turning up sensational documents we'll begin to suspect they to pay for the war by selling syndicate rights.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-18
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CAA

special effort to employ Alaskan residents has been made here by " E. Rowley Construction Super intendent of the Civil Aeronautcs Authority now engaged in building range station Ralston Island
 Superintendent Rowley has hired his 34-man crew through the office of the Alaska Territorial Employment Service and has made personal inquiry of each employee to make sure he is a real Alaskan and not somebody just off boat from the States
 Aaskans appreciate this attitude on the part of the Federal bureau which is doing so much to improve the vital airways facilities of the Territory.
 Employment of real Alaskans such jobs means improvement in the economic status not only of the men directly involved but of all the merchants and professional men in the region, for Alaskans spend their earnings in Alaska
 In more ways than one the CAA is helping build a greater Alaska
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-18
20 YEARSAG0 4 f2m 4 F. EMPIRE
APRIL IS, 1920


 General Flores charge had army He had the State Snaoa and marching While the Mexican revolution trying to find the signed a Versailles
 said that John Barton Payne the Interior formulating plans for the develop nent of Alaska.
 Work the Mining had been started The necessary the work sent to Funter Bay few days on Estebeh.
 Freman w. Company Chief of the Fire De- popular had acquired interest in the Billiard Juneau had being estab a Mexico.
 DArcy physician for the Chchago Mining Company stay here attending to a days
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-18
HOROSCOPE "The stars incline
 but do not compeW
FRIDAY, APRIL 1e

After the early morning propiti- ous aspects are active today. It is fortunate configuration for all branches of advertising and most promising for personal publicity. Women should stay in the back ground until evening under this planetary government.
 Heart and Home: Although there is a promising sign for meetings with strangers of opposite sex, girls need not look for romance today, except at late dances or other social entertainments. Women will benefit in whatever engages their intellectual interest.
 Business Affairs: This is favor able date for signing legal papers, especially those affecting land leases or house rentals. A trend toward investment in realty will be strong. Mining is to gain in- tereSt in the summer when exten- sive developments in both old and new prospects will bring rewards. As great social and financial evo- lutions are presaged credits should be restricted as far as possible.
 National Issues: Efficiency in public service as well as in private enterprise will be advocated as po- litical campaigns become spirited. The need of trained men in Gov ernment affairs will be often dem onstrated, especially in American diplomacy Civil service is to as- sume exxtreme importance. as its scope is expanded next autumn.
 International Affairs. Events of sensational character will con- tinue to disturb Central Europe where tragedy will stalk among prominent officials and military leaders. Important changes among British Ministers are again fore cast. Closer relations that preSage aid of some sort will exist between this country and England.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year in which it will be wise to economize. Aver age prosperity is indicated. Do- mestic affairs should be happy.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be systematic, far-sighted and original in their ideas. Inven- tors are numerous under Aries
 Copyright, 1940)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-18

pretty hot off the armaments grid de. The Garand was standard ized and accepted by the Army five years ago. Its official name was then the U. s. semi-automatic 30 MI rifle. It was designed fol use of MI ammunition, a new type, heavy load cartridge, firing boattail or stream lined bullet Cause of the present ruckus seems to be that the Army has decided to return to the use of M-2 am munition, which is a lighter loao and fires bullet which is mot streamlined in the rear.
 Here's what the anti-Garands say: That the rifle won't shoot straight over 600 yards a(that's four good long city blocks); that the reason the Army has gone back to M-2 ammunition Ca type, it is said, discarded 20 years ago. is because the Garand won't stand
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-18
Daily Lessons in English v v. L. GORDON

WORDS Those that obey will be rewarded obey" is preferable.
 OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED formid bl unstressed accent lrst sylape
 OFTEN MISSPEILED: Biscuit; observe the U1 SYNONYMS Iaconc brief pthy of words
 WORD STUDY: times and it is yours Let us Todays word ADVERSE opposed He discouraged by the adverse criticism of his painting"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-18
LOOK and LEARN 9&y c. GORDON

What is he largest game bird?
 greatest fame at during the Reoiutoha Var
 martinet?
 Biblical character commanded to HIS o" The city the most famous in Egypt es The turkey Paul Jones. strict military disciplnaran usually in derogatory sense 4 Abraham.
 5
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-18
MAY BE BEST

MAY BE BEST
 And that, friends is prelude to battle, except for a lot of under ground mumblings that there are subversive forces at work on both ;ides-you know, lobbyists on one side, bureaucrats on. the other. That kind of talk makes for bad blood and I hope 'tain't so. But if it is, we, the public, have right to know about it.
 It's time we got this rifle busi- ness settled once and for all. Even she mother who DID raise her son to be soldier would like to know that he's going out to battle with weapons as good or better than the other fellows.
 If Johnny gets his gun, wheth- er he wants it or not, 1t oughtn't % be the kind that will give him puck fever every time he swings t to his shoulder.
 Mind you, I'm not getting into she line of fire. When I start out % learn about rifles, it won't be he kind that weighs nine pounds )r over. The Garand may be the pest semi-automatic rifle in the world and since the boys in brown Ire already toting a lot cf them around at the expense of us tax payers. I hope it is.
 What I want to do is stay on