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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-16
Commonwealth Day Is Celebrated Here
 With Dinner-D Dance
Filipino Community of Ju- neau Gives Social Affair
 at Baranof Hotel

Marking Juneaus social calendar for this month was last evening s banquet and dance which was given in the Gold Room Of the Baranof Hotel by the Filipino community of this city in celebration of their Commonwealth Day. Approximate ly one hundred and fifty invita- tions were issued
 Gov. Ernest Gruening, guest speaker for the evening, called at tention to the significance of the occasion-the impending liberation of the Philippines. He stressed the fact that while the warning nations of the world were taking away the liberties of already independent na- ticns, this nation was joining with the Philippines in a celebration which would in l946, give to a dependent country it's independence. He also mentioned, that with condl- tions as they are at the present, mutual agreement between the United States and the Philippines might postpone the scheduled in dependence for few years longer than planned, or at least might modify the control of America over the islands, but this would be done, he said, only by mutual agreement
 The invocation was given by the Rev. Edward c. Budde. Max Ray ella was toastmaster for the occas- ion.
 Music was provided by string ensemble and piano selections were given by little Juanita Diaz, who showed her versatility by singing God Bless America,r when encored by those present. Two selections were sung by Miss Jessie Villoria, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. A. M Uggen.
 Speakers for the evening included Eladio Belarde, Tony Florendo and George Ocjanas.
 Arrangements for the celebration were in charge of Max Rayela, general chairman, assisted by George Ocjanas.
 Other committees include:
 Finance-B. Campus, B. Gomez, D. Mationg, B. Bierly; Program = |E. A. Belarde, G. Fulgencio, M. Rayela; Invitation-A. Galao, G. Oc- janas; Decoration - T. Florendo J. Beltran Mrs. M. Diaz; Recep- tion-G. Ocjanas, E. Galao and D. Sarabia.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-16
DIES SAYS
 THOUSANDS
 ON ''LIST''
Will Ask Congress for Mil lion Dollars, Broad
 CT Program

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16.--Repre. sentative Martin Dies today declar ed the Committee on unAmerical activities had evidence Germany Italy, Japan and Russia are work ing very closely in the country t. prevent United States preparednes. and prevent aid to England.
 The Texan, back in the capita after an absence of more than tw' months, said he would ask Con gress flor at least million dollar to combat such activity and reques broader powers in publicizing per sons known to have connection with subyersive groups.
 Dies said his committee has a l. of 100000 subversives to bring b. fore the committee "one by one.'
 He added that pas experience ha proven that exposure" ends tl effectiveness of foreign agents
 Dies declared that the 500 pae printed report of his committe' contains 'irrefutable evidence c the connection of consular repre- sentatives of the German govern ment with fifth column activities
 Dies declared he would recon mend the committee release the re port during the day and also pro posed to issue later a similar re port on Italian consular agents.
 Russia and Italy will also b. eventually involved Dies said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-16
GREEK BRIGHTER
 SLIPS AWAY FROM
 UNAlA5kA HARB0R
Georqios Pota midnos Clears for Japan Just
 Ahead, Embargo

Sailing just before Presidential proclamation ordered that Greek ships be treated as belligerent ves- sels the freighter Georglos Pot amianos cleared from Unalaska late Wednesday according to a report re- ceived by Collector of Customs James J. Ccnnors here.
 The ship sought refuge in the Alaska port shortly after war broke out between Greece and Italy.
 On Wednesday the vessel took on bunker coal and. leaving an in- jured seaman in the Unalaska hos pital. sailed for the announced des- tination of Moji, Japan. The Geor- gios Pataminos sailed originally from Wilmington, North Carolina, in Sep- tember.
 Under the Presidents proclama- ton, Greece is to be treated as a belligerent under the Neutrality Act of 1889.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-16
SUES
 TWO (ANNERIES
 FOR PACK TAXES

Suits were filed in District Court today by Attorney Geenral James s. Truitt against two salmon can ming firms which are accused of not having paid license and pack taxes owed the Territory.
 In Territory versus A. R. Brueger, doing business under the name of the A. R. B. Packing Company, the Territory claims $4,409.39 in taxes, penalties and interest for 1886, $5,- 390.97 for 1897 and $1,33212 for 1888.
 Tn Territory versus Burnett Inlet Salmon Company. $1,794.56 is claim ed for 1887 and $l,332O6 for 1888.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-16
LONDON IS
 AIR RAIDED
 EARLY TODAY
Attack Opens FuriousIy with 800 German War;
 planes Taking Part

LONDON, Nov. 16.-An attack on this city and also nearby sections opened furiously this morning with as many as 500 German war planes taking part.
 Anti-aircraft guns are firing con- tinuously at the horde of invaders overhead.
 The British Air Ministry, in an early morning communique, says Royal Air Force bombers made large scale raids last night on military objectives at Kiel. Hamburg and other dockyards and also on Osten and Calais.
 The British fliers report explosions following the attack and great fires were left raging.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-16
Communists
 Make Move

NEW YORK, Nov. 16.-Meetng ir a special convention, 200 delegates to the Communist Party today unanimously adopted a resolution to cancel and dissolve organiza- tion and utilization to the Con- munist Internationale'
 The action was on recommends tion of the National Committee and reported to the delegates in an ad- dress by Earl Browder, National Secretary of the Communist Party in the United States.
 The resolution said the specific purpose is to remove the Commun- ist Party from the terms of the Voorhis Act which is effective next January.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-16
BRIGHT LIGHTS
 FOR JUNEAU, E
 COUNCIL ORDER

Nights will be brighter in Juneau shortly when the City removes all 75 watt street lamps and replaces them with 100 watt bulbs.
 The Council last night voted tC make the change which will cost ar additional $3 per month for current but which will give a great deal more light.
 An application of the Juneau Inn Cocktail Bar for card room license was laid on the table.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-16
NAzI5 WILL EAT DOG IN
 NEW DECREE
'eef and Pork Supplies Likely Running low
 People Edi Anything

BERLIN, Nov. 16.--A new law. ffective January 1, has legalized neat of dogs, foxes, bears and eavers for human consumption. ut observers doubted the measure will greatly augment the Reich's pod supply.
 The law subjects these meats to he same rigid health inspection applied to beef and pork and indicates such meats have been n German menus probably in arger amounts recently, as the ,eople find their weekly pound of neat allowance not sufficient.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-16
zivi( Wins Over Davis
 End Round
Referee DisquaIifies Man from Brooklyn for Re-
 Deated Low PunehinQ

NEW YORK, Nov. 16.-Fritzie Zivic recently crowned world well terweight champion, from Pitts burgh, was awarded victory last night over Al Bunny Davis of Brooklyn, when the referee dis qualified Davis for repeated low punching in the second round.
 Each man weighed 147k pounds
 More than 17,0O0 fight fans paid nearly $45,0OO to witness the short fight.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-16
Spain Now Lifts Ban, American
 News Agencies
Order Barring Associations from Country Is Sud-
 denly Taken Off

MADRID, Nov 16.-The Spanish Government has suddenly lifted the order issued yesterday banning all American newspaper associa- tions and special representatives of newspapers from Spain which order was to be effective next Monday.
 The order banned the Associated Press, New York Times and Chi cago Tribune.
 No explanation was made as to the sudden change but the news associations are operating and will continue as usual.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-16
TRACTOR (I0UNI0N
 I5 NEARER
Lewis and Hi|Imdn Greet Each Other, Then Go
 Info Conference

ATLANTIC CITY, Nov. 16.- Threat of a split in the national CIO convention last week over par tisan politics, labor unity and in- ternal policies, began to fade after a surprise conference today between union leaders.
 John L. Lewis, who came out in support of Willkie, and Sydney Hill man, who also is one of the National Defense Commissioners, met inn mediately today after boardwalk greeting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-16
FREIGHTER5 IN MEXICO
 PUT TO SEA
British Warships Catch Pair-0thers on Way
 10 German Raider

Europe's war touched the Western Hemisphere today with maritime incident recalling the scuttling a year ago of the pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spec and the liner Columbus.
 While the Nazi air force was open ing a grand scale attack on Lon- don, four heavily laden German ships which have been lying at Tampico, Mexico, since the start of the war, made dash for the open sea to take their chances against the British blockade.
 Early today, the Phrygia, 4,100- ton craft, reported in flames IS miles offshore and the Orinoco, of $500 tons, was being lowed back with machinery broken down.
 The other two ships are the Idar-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-16
PLANES STILL HELD

The Douglas from Seattle for Ju- neau is still at Prince George, held there by weather, and no PAA El- ectras are in flight from Juneau to Fairbanks or from Interior, on &C., count of weather.
 When the Douglas does arrive and returns south, air mail will be dis patched.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-16
DEFENDERS PUSH BACK
 INVADERS
Plan for Humiliation or Surrender Is Indicated
 in New Movement
(By Associated Press)

The Greek-Italian war took a 'iercer turn today with the Greeks eported to be smashing the big italian army all the way from Lake 'resba to the coast port of Valona.
 Some of the heaviest fighting in- licates that the Greeks are attempt ng to cut the Italian Army into Shree pieces and then attempt an- utilization unless they surrender.
 The Greeks are being assisted by he British air force.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-16
Shows His Ameri(anisln By Selling Peanuts for
 American Red Cross Fund
By JACK STINNETT

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16. = I'm just a stranger in these parts, but Steve has been around here a long time AS matter of fact, Steve his last name is Vasilakos has been peddling peanuts on the corner at the White House while that much lived-in residence has had four tenants.
 The other day, ambling away from one of the Presidents press conferences, noticed sign on Steve's stand. It was to the effect that he was donating the proceeds of two days sales to the Ameri- can Red Cross. It isn't the first time that Steve has donated to the Red Cross, but it was ONE more days sales than usual and I stopped for chat.
 All us Americans got to do our part" said Steve, who only last week got his final papers and be- came an American.
 Some get guns. Some go up in airplanes. I'm too old for that kind of stuff So I just give my two days sales to the Red Cross.
 T put that sign up so as folks would know that they weren't just buying peanuts for old Steve but buying 'em for the Red Cross too"
 I looked again at the sign. An6 beside it was one of those "Goo Bless America" placards.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-16
ITALIANS HAvE5UB,
 ATLANTIC
Rome Newspaper Declares Graft Sunk One U.
 5. Destroyer

ROME, Nov. 16-The newspaper Gironale d'Italia, in an article to- day, claims that an Italian sub marine, operating in the Atlantic, sunk one of the 50 United States destroyers recently acquired by Great Britain.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-16
French Fleet
 Goes 10 Sea

VICHY, Nov. 16.-Informed sourc- es today said the French fleet has left the Toulon base for exercises in the nearby Mediterranean.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-16

Mexico has p ocean ports.
 Trap shooting began in the United States in 1925.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-16
FRENCH IN AFRICA

50 at times FeIdIH IS reported to be drawn one way by Laval; at other times almost ready to go to Africa and put himself at the head of the French army to lead a cam- paign against the Italians in Egypt.
 Should the French North Afri- can army become active on behalf of England, it would mean much not only to the British but to the United States, whose biggest worry concerning the Monroe Doctrine is that combination of German Italian forces might use Dakar, French naval base on the bulge of Africa, for operations against Bra- gil and South America.
 That is why Papa" Pershing is considered so important to influ- ence his old friend Papa" Petain
 NOTE-General Pershing, 30 years Remarked Cuneo -afterward: T was a mere ego in a whirlwind of super egos. I practically had to blow a whistle just to insert one word in the conversation" Under Secretary of State Sumner Welles listened to election returns until 4:15 a. m. but was down at his desk reading a telegram from Greece by
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-16

WASHINGTON situation irl- side France is such that there is more and more sentiment among Administration leaders to draft ven- erable John J. Pershing as Ameri- can Ambassador to France.
 It is believed General Pershing could do a good job because of his old friendship with Marshal Pe- tain. now No. 1 man in the Vlchy Government. The two were con- rades in arms during the World War. and never do they meet with out an affectionate embrace on both cheeks.
 But more important than this IS the manner in which Marshal Pe- tain is reported to be pulled m two different directions; toward the Germans on one hand, and toward the British on the other.
 Chief advocate of friendship with Nazi Germany is Pierre Laval, long Frances No. l appeaser, who has an inside track with Petain at pres ent. Laval has been carrying on the converse tions with Germany which aim to give French air and naval bases to Hitler, and his ar gument with Petain is reported to be that the British are not to be trusted, that Frances future lies entirely win Germany.
 On the other hand, Marshal Pe- tain's natural instincts are pro- British and anti-German. Further more, these are the natural sym- pathies of most Frenchmen, in cluding some of his other advisers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-16
NOT ABOUT PRESIDENTS


 Try to get Steve to talk about the Man in the White House and he sidesteps. I understand he al- ways has. He says: None of the four gentlemen who lived in there tried to tell me how to sell pea nuts, and Old Steve ain't gonna try to tell any of them how to run the country"
 I think the story of Steve Vasil- akos should be written in forty 1even languages and given to every alien who comes to these shores, under the title: How to become a fine American citizen.
 Of all the suggestions that nave been made recently, give a hand to that of Senator Wiley of Chippe- wa Falls, Wis, who startled the Senate the other day with the sug- gestion that Tt might be well to have a rule that for three months
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-08
AIR MAIL
 OFFICIAL
 BECOMING
Arthur Wi|Ioughby to Heln Handle Souvenier
 Clipper Covers

SEATTLE, June 8.-To prepare for the inauguration of the air mail service between Seattle and Juneau, now scheduled to start June 20 Arthur O. Willoughby, Assistant Superintendent, Division of Air Mall Service of the Post Office Depart ment arrived here yesterday and left for Ketchikan and Juneau this morning aboard the steamer Yukon
 Willoughby explained the princi- pal business for his trip is to ar- range for handling the huge volume of souvenir mail expected for the first trip to the 32-passenger Pan American clipper Bermuda now on the way to Seattle for the initial trip, Seattle to Juneau.
 Willoughby said 13,000 first flight covers have already been turned over to the Post Office Department for the inaugural trip and declared that many times that number will probably be mailed in Seattle ano Alaska points before the flight time.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-08
MERIT SYSTEM ESTABLISHED IN
 AGENCIES HERE
Marjorie Ti||otson Given Appointment as Sup-
 ervisor Locally

Miss Marjorie Tillotsen, Juneau High School mathematics teacher, has been appointed Merit System Supervisor for three Territorial agencies receiving Social Security funds, it was announced last night by Robert Beasley, Regional Repre- sentative of the Social Security Board.
 Beasley left for his San Francisco headquarters on the steamer North Sea after completing a months task of establishing the merit system. Beasley worked in cooperation with Director Hugh J. Wade of the Social Security Board and with Territorial officials.
 The new merit system, an adapta- tion of the general principles of Civil Service to the conditions pre- vailing in Alaska, will govern per- sonnel in the Territorial Department of Health, Territorial Department of Public Welfare and Unemployment Compensation Commission.
 Rules and regulations have been approved by the three agencies in conformity with amendments to the Federal social security act at the last session of Congress. These amend ments provide all personnel employ ed in the administration of Fed eral-State programs under the act, whose salaries in whole or part are paid by Federal funds, must be em- ployed on merit basis.
 In the next few months, under Miss Tillotson's supervision, exam nations will be offered on a quali- flying basis for all incumbent em- ployees of the three agencies and to establish a register of eligible ap- plicants for replacement, when va cancies arise Examinations will be announced through The Empire, Miss Tillotson said, and applica- tions for admission to the examina- tions should not be submitted until that time
 New Office
 Miss Tillotsen, whose work in the new position is on part-time basis, has taken an office in the Little Territorial Building,
 Purposes of the merit system, ac- cording to Beasley, are to secure the right man for thSiright job on the basis of his qualifications and apti- tude, to provide reasonable security of tenure during good performance and competence on the job, and to provide an orderly and uniform basis of classification of positions with an orderly and uniform basis of com pensation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-08
"MI55 ALASKA"
 ARRIVES TODAY
 FROM FAIRBANKS
Minnie Mots(hman Accom- panied by Miss Margaret
 Scott = Be Entertained

Given the key to the city today as they stepped from the PAA Elec- tra, Miss Minnie Motschman, Miss Alaska" and Miss Margaret Scott, Miss Nome" were welcomed at the airport by a committee headed by Charles w. Carter, official greeter for the Juneau Chamber of Con- merce.
 A round of entertaining has been planned for the two Queens" dur ing their brief visit in Juneau. They were guests at a tea late this af- ternoon at the home of Miss Jane Alexander, with Mrs. Rod Darnell as co-hostess. They will also make a broadcast over KINY late this afternoon. This evening Miss Sybi Godfrey, who represented the Capi- tai City as Miss Juneau" at the Ice Carnival, will entertain infor- mally with a dinner party at the Baranof Hotel. A dancing party at the Governors House is on the program for tonight between and midnight and tomorrow M iss Motschman and Miss Scott will be shown the city and surrounding scenery.
 The two visitors plan to sail for the States tomorrow on the steam CT Aleutian enroute East.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-08
LIBRARIAN FROM WASHINGTON HERE
 SEEING DOCUMENTS

Michael z. Vinokouroff of the Library of Congress, who has been making a photomicrofilm record of old Russian manuscripts, docu- ments and portraits in Alaska, was able, during a two-week stay in Sitka, to locate the grave of his grandmother.
 Vinokouroff had never been in Alaska previously, but his grand father came to Sitka in 1851 and his father was born there.
 A photostatic copy of the origin al logbook of Alexis Chirikof was presented to the Territory Library here today by Vinokouroff. who plans to return to the States or tomorrow's boat.
 vinokouroff is stopping at thu Juneau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-08
KODIAK TIED IN
 DEADLOCK OVER ] SALMON PRICES
Canned Salmon Industry, Union Groups Fail
 10 Agree

KODIAK, Alaska, June 8.-Ne- gotiations over the price to be paid for fish caught by Union fisher men in the Kodiak Island district have reached deadlock between the Canned Salmon Industry and the combined CIO and AFL union fishermen's group.
 The packers refused to pay the demanded increase in prices over 1889 rates, principally for red and pink salmon.
 About 1000 fishermen are af- fected.
 The Seafarers International Un- ion has thrown it's support behind the other unions by tieing up ship ments of all fish trap equipment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-08
ELk5GIvEN
 CHANCE TO
 BEAT MOOSE

Still downtrodden, but redeeming themselves as result of last nights game, the Elks will have further chance to pull themselves out of the cellar tomorrow when they play the Moose in nine inning battle starting at 6 o'clock at the Fire mems ball park.
 The Moose, who have slipped from the top spot in the leagues stand ing to second place, have rumored that they would meet the Elks with an Old Hans Club composed of men over fifty years old. After last nights exhibition of big league ball, fans are becoming skeptical abort the Moose ability to hold the ral- lying Elks with their regular nine.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-08
German Tanks Crash Line; Run Into Trap
MISS ALASKA AND MISS NOME,
 TYPICAL ALASKA BEAUTIES ARRIVE TODAY, 5oUTHBouND'

FAIRBANKS. Alaska, June B. As goodwill envoys in behalf of Alaska to the New York World s Fair, Washington, D. O., and other metropolitan centers, Miss Minnie Motschman the Miss Alaska and Miss Margaret Scott, the Miss Nome" for the 1940 Ice Carnival, left Fairbanks this morning aboard a PAA Electra for Juneau where they will connect with the steamer Aleutian or steamer Alaska for Seattle.
 Miss Alaska beautiouS raven locked, dark-eyed brunette whose ancestry dates back to the earliest days of Alaska, and Miss Nome, , striking blue-eyed blonde, both self-dependent, are typical Alaska beauties.
 Their trip is sponsored by the Fairbanks Dog Derby and Ice Car nival at which they were chosen at Fairbanks at the last carnival in March. With complete ward robes, including snowy Alaskan parkas and mukluks, they are pro- vided for impressive appearance on all gala occasions.
 A grand farewell ball was given in their honor last night before their departure for the wonder world which awaits their first toul outside of the Northland and tht great gold fields of Fairbanks anc Nome, their homes since birth.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-08
.pAF EXECUTIVE HERE
 VISITING OLD FRIENDS

On his annual spring vacation trip to Juneau to see old friends, Archie Shiels, President of the Pa- cific American Fisheries, arrived today on the steamer Baranof.
 Accompanied by Mrs. Shiels, the executive will be in Juneau until Thursday when he will sail south on the returning Baranof. During their stay here, the Shiels are stopping at the Baranof Hotel.