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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04

Fourteen Waterbury druggists yesterday attended the first scien- tific pharmacy clinic to be held in this state at the Connecticut Col- lege of Pharmacy in New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04

International fairs and expositions scheduled for this year in Germany will be in Leipzig, Wanna, Breslau, Cologne, Koeningsberg and Prague.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04

Two Cubans have invented hfe- boat for submarines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04

'Dear Waiter" writes Arthur Mef- ford, editor for Real Detective mag azine, q just saw James Thomp- sons newspaper, The Bracken Chronicle published in Augusta, Ky., about 50 miles east of Cin- cinnati. Thompson is a real old fashioned country editor, and the slogan he uses for his weekly could apply to your column, to wit: 'Cussed by many; read by all!"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-04

Unfair Play Dept: When various critics were rapping the FBI re- gently, the newspapers featured the attacks on their front pages, but when Att'y-Genl Jackson boosted the FBI in a speech of vindication that news was relegated to incon- spicuous spots on inside pages =. A Sunday Times book-reveiwer says
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1940-11-01
PEACE TIME CONSUMPTION

For the first time in America peace time conscrlp-
ton is with for the asking Thousands of men between
the of p and SO have expressed their intention OF
keeping this American Democratic Commonwealth safe
and pure by registering in their respective city districts
recently.
Upon registering they given registration cards
and their serial number The time that determines their
being called depends upon two incidents, namely the
drawing of the numbers from the big fish bowl in Wash
ington, D. c. recently and the filling out of big ques-
tonnaires sent out by your various district officials to
be filled out by the registrants to determine Just what
classes they will be placed in
On the basis of the replies the local Seeetve Ser
vice Boards will the classification of potential
conscripts to find out whether there will be any defer
ments based upon these:
L. Physical condition (men with certain physical
aandicaps will be deferred.
Dependency Chose with dependents who rely solely
upon them for support will be deferred).
3. Information for military and naval authorities to
become part of each drafted soldiers army record.)
a. Religious conviction against war, of any Chose
with well-founded record Conscientious objectors
will be exempted from combatant service).
5. Legislative, executive and judicial officials iva
rious high government officials will be automatically
deferred)
6. Federal st ate, territorial county, and municipal
employees Chose with important jobs vital to defense
will be excluded.)
7. Marine pilots (persons so employed may be de-
ferred)
8. Ministers of religion may be deferred.
9. Agricultural occupation Farmers may be deferred
important to national defense)
10. Other occupations Chose with important defense
jobs will be deferred) a
II. Citizenship (aliens will be taken except when
they in the process of becoming citizens)
II Courtrecord (convicts will be excluded from ser
vice.
49, Claim waiver of claim for deferred classified
ton leach will be entitled to state his claim de-
fermen if any, to be passed by the local board He
appeal the local boards decision to an Appeal Board
and from there to the President).
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1940-11-01
Late News In Brief
: SPORTS


1t is something like miracle for football to
remain in the unbeaten and united class bat
as Boston College Cornell Minnesota, Stanford, Tennes-
and Texas & NJ. Colleges have proven thus far
that it could be done.
Perhaps the biggest upset recently the 10 set
back that the Iowa Hawkeyes gave Notre Dame
Wlberforce Universitys power force still rockets to
fame in her recently whipping Kentucky State the
tune of l32 thus remaining in the undefeated and
tied class She is also scheduled to play Florida A. &
M. College in the Orange Blossom Classic.
Kentucky is waiting for bid for post-season game
with Texas College in the sadum-at Tyler, with
the Prairie View team New Years Day in Houston
Alcorn A. & NJ College Braves Of Magnolia
State also held the honor of being undefeaed and
tied thus far.
Champion Joe Louis will defend his title agains
Al Mccoy, Canadian and New England tteholder fol-
10 rounds on December 16, 1910, at Boston, Mass
Louis last title Ga1ense against Arturo Godoy in New
York, June 81 Louis knocked the Chilean out in the
eighth round
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1940-11-01
President Bell Speaks At Morehouse

On October 4, President William II. Bell addressed
HE facnItv and students of Morehouse College in their
regular chapel service Speaking the SUBJECT Areas
Need and Opportunity, Pres. Bell discussed health
with reference to improving living conditions to the
end of prolongng life span. lie spoke OF the area
education with reference poorly trained teachers
and lack of facilities in the public school system of the
United States the of consumer education WIN the
idea of handling ntegently the resources which
pass through our hands, and the of more race
pride He further added that if person has the courage
vision and ability render service in the areas mention
cd he will be able to carve career for himself.
President Bell of the principal speakers at
the second annual meeting of the State Sunday School
and B. T. T. Congress of Mississippi which convened at
Belzon Miss. October lib.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1940-11-01

plane tragedy merely incident the fire that start
ed in the church during the funeral services merely
mishap for it is through him that gather courage to
forge ahead. q
Editor Robert L. Vann fiery and courageous edi-
tor of the famous newspaper the Pittsburgh Courier
departed this life after short illness to enter the ranks
of that celestial Heavenly group where discrimination
segregation and hatreds not permitted place
of joy and gladness saunch fighter for Justice and
equality for ALL his spirit will remain radiant spirit
for those who knew him and loved him best.
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1940-11-01
PROMOTIONS

PROMOTIONS
John W. Mccormack, 4s year old Massachusetts
New Dealer and strong third advocate named
majority leader of the House of Representatives, Repre-
sentative Mccormack succeeds Representative Sam Ray
burn, of Texas, who elevated to the speakershp
after the death of Representative William B. Bankhead
of Alabama He will only for the remainder of the
session. but is expected seek the honor again
when the House reorganzes at the start of the 18th
Congress.
DR.. Clarence Dykstra, president of the University
Of Wisconsin, has been released temporarily from his
duties to become Selective Service Act Administrator.
Col. Benjamin O. Davis was recently elevated by
President Roosevelt to brgadiergenera in the regular
army, which makes him the first of his to
regular army command through service in the federal
ranks round of APPLAUSE encircled America when this
announcement made because Davis is who made
his record through the rough and ready method He
ed to humanity that he too sefmade man. Before
this promotion he in charge of the 369th Coast Ar
ery (anti-arcraft) of New York City This vacancy
was filled when Governor Herbert H. Lehman appointed
Colonel Chauncey NJ Hooper to command the regiment
10 INVENTIONS CALLED GREATEST IN AMERICA
Seventyive scientists and officials compiled the list
considering only patents which have expired and become
public property.
The selection was in connection with the celebration
of the one hundredfeth anniversary Of the Patent Law
The list with of inventors, and dates when
patents received, follows:
1. Cotton Gin, Eli Whitney, 1894.
2 Steamboat commercially, Robert Fulton, 1909.
g. Reaper Cyrus H. Mccormick, 1884.
! 4. Telegraph Samuel r. B. Morse, 1910
5. Rubber Vucanization Charles Goodyear, 1914.
Sewing Machine Elias Howe, 1916
/ T. Typewriter c. L. Sholes, 1868
/ g. Air Brakes, George WESTINGHOUSE Jr. 1869.
g. Telephone, Alexander GralSm Bell, 1876
10. Photograph, Thomas Al son, 1878
H. Incandescent Lamp, Thofias A. Edison, 1880
IL Induction Motor Nieloa Tella 1888.
10. Aluminium Production Method, Charles M Hall,
1889. W.
h a. Linotype Ottoman Merganthale~. 1890
15 Motion Picture Protector, Thcm@s a. Edison 1898
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1940-11-01
THEY LEAVE US

THEY LEAVE US
The untimey death of Dr. Lacey Kirk Williams
pastor of Ovet Baptist Church. Chicago moving genius
of the National Baptist Convention and minister and
orator without peer shocked the entire nation. mar
whose life touched and helped millions of people in all
walks of life. But through it all should be indebted
to God that the spirit the man still lives The air
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1940-11-01
r w. M. LSON'S $ 7 .


16 Airplane Orvie and Wilbur Wright, 1903.
H. Three-electrode tube, Dr. Lee De Forest,
1907.
49, Thermosetting Plastics (bakelite), Leo H. Bake
land, 1909
10 Oil Cracking William NJ Burton, 1913.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-24
20 YEARS AGO fME fy2m EMPIRE

24
 George the Chichagoff Chcagof spend onem a the mining
 MT and He National Franc expected to get there on time
 left the Princess Mary for Prince Rupert intended to locate.
 the States for exeneded visit with relatives.
 MT returned home to Juneau after of
 after San Fancicco where hada appeared in the Appellate Court
 Anderson florists leave on business trip o Rupert
 celebrate July and the sum of s15o had already two 
 Public Library, had been Alaska Frank returning north after brief trip south Weather report High, low AS; rain and how
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-24

Russia laying stress the claim made around 1915 forciby removed the colony in August of 1924 and shortly afterward brought 50 Chuckhees to form a settlement under Soviet officials. The colony was visited by Russian arpanes in 1927.
 On a globe Wrangel Island lies midway the great circle air route from New York to Manila Although it is strategically not the most important island off the northern coast of Siberia it is the only one to which the United States has claim
 wrangel Island is, roughly the size and shape of Jamaica 80 miles long and 35 miles wide. It is rugged rather than rocky with maximum ele- vation of about 200o feet. So far know, there is no permanent ice or snow, with the snows of winter disappearing completely in summer. The minimum temperature in winter is only little lower than that of Montreal, about the same as that of Winnipeg, and not nearly so low as that of some of the Russian cities Because the island is small and surrounded by small ocean, the warmest sum- ners will not be far different from the month of May throughout some of the northwest sections of Canada and of the northeast sections of the United States. Essentially it is prairie and-no trees, and only small bushes. The beach is abun- dantly supplied with driftwood for fuel and for the building of log houses. It is probably the greatest polar bear country in the world. There no To- cations better for the trapping of white and blue fox. It is an excellent station for the walrus and hair-seal industry Nothing is known about the pres ence or abundance of minerals
 Although the commercial value of Wrangel Is- land is small says Senator Reynolds "it is not neg ligibe As matter of fact should not have been in the least interested in this island, however, but for my belief that within 25 years from now the Polar Ocean will be of the chief theatres of air commerce. It is true that of the United States have plenty of rich land to develop both at home and in Territories, particularly in Alaska; and in speaking of Alaska may say that believe that we have come to need badly supply station under our own flag somewhere the northern frontier of Asia such as Wrangel Island, for remember that Asia Russian territory is located within stones throw of American Territory of Alaska. Fact is the Little Diomede Island which we acquired from Russia together with Alaska for consideration of ST 100000 is only about one-half mile from the Big Diomede Island which belongs to Russia itself"
 Maybe the Senator has something there
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-24
ENCOURAGEMENT l GIVEN BRIT0N5 IN
 PRESENT CRI5IS
Minister of Information Says British Casualties
 Are Nof Heavy

LONDON, May 24.-The British Minister of Information. Alfred Duff Cooper, told the British pe':'- pie in a radio speech last mig Int that although the Germans were attacking Boulogne, and Calais is in danger, the situation is not des;- perate.
 Said he: Although the GermaLls have made great progress and ;ne now attacking Boulogue and pos sibly have captured that seaport, our troops are fighting against great odds and even though Ga lais may be in danger, the situa- tion is by no means desperate. Our army is intact and casualties ha we not been heavy. The French army, although it has lost. considerably, has not lost anything like ore half or one- third what the Ger mans have lost"
 Cooper said that unless the Ger mans win the war within the next few weeks, they will lose it. In closing he said: Even if we lose the present battle, we know that the integrity of our island and the enormous superiority of our fleet will remain"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-24
OUR ISLAND IN ASIA

In the face of world unrest with more and more attention being directed toward the problem of defending Alaska against an invasion from Asia, Senator Robert R. Reynolds of North Carolina has resumed in Congress his campaign for American seizure of Wrangel Island, which lies in the Arctic Ocean between Alaska and Siberia.
 The island is ours Reynolds believes and urges that we assert our claim to it at once because of it's strategic importance The Senator has introduced
 resolution that the Secretary Of State is requested to make a report to the Senate at the earliest prac ticabe date with respect to whether or not the United States has valid claim to sovereignty over Wrangel Island"
 The island came to the attention of the world in 1921 when several Brtishers together with a small party of Eskimos landed Wrangel Island and raised the British flag. They claimed this to be the third time the British flag had flown there. The United States protested mildly. So did Russia, passing claim the discovery of the island by Baron Wrangel century ago on landing between 1910 and 1915 and the basis of the islands prox- mty to the Siberian mainland. Students of Wran- gels voyage say he was nowhere near Wrangel Is- land at the time present-day Russians claim he discovered it. Furthermore, he stated definitely in his description Of the voyage that he failed to dis land.
 In the year 1880 or 1881 the New York Herald fitted out q Polar expedition undef the coHllhdhC of Lieutenant DeLong an officer leave of ab- sence from the United States Navy. This was the famous and tragic Jeanette expedition, so-caled after the ship which DeLong took north through the Pacific and through the Boring Straits, proceed ing into the ice which he northwest of Alaska, firm in the belief that just beyond were the shores of a great continent Shortly thereafter, while the Jeannette expedition found in the ices of the great Polar region, the American flag was planted on Wrangel Island either by member of this expe- dition or by one of the of an expedition that went in search of the members of the Jeannette expedition
 In 1923 party of Eskimos under an Alaskan trapper were established on Wrangel Island, but
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-24
Hcroscobe The stars incline
 but do not compel
SATURDAY, MAY 25

This is an suspicious day for ad- vertising. The stars encourage fore sight which inspires the right sort of initiative. Good feeling is stimu- lated under this sway which ,s especially helpful to brain work. The evening is subject to adverse influences.
 Heart and Home: The stars smile on those who travel by air or by sea. This should be a benificent date for weekend visits, especially where new acquaintances of oppo- site sex are fellow guests. Women will benefit through new associa- tions. Those in business will be subject to enmities on the part of men. The stars presage for the year many obstacles in the way of feminist ambitions. Men will oppose wives and daughters who seek careers, but will be helpful if mere wage-earning opportunities are sought.
 Business Affairs: The summer will be most profitable for those who contribute to the American yen for travel. Railways, airplane companies and transportation aids of every type will be sources of profit. Hotels and summer resorts will prosper through the summer in which there will be record breaking number of tourists. Chi cago and San Francisco, New, York and Toronto will lure many per- sons. Summer schools in many places will attract students.
 National Issues: Criticism of men and women in public places will be severe and gossip will be prevalent through the next few days. Bitter rivalries in politics will cause harsh judgment and untrue reports. La bor organizations now will be much publicized as union leaders engage in fearless accusations regarding economic shortcomings in govern mental methods.
 International Affairs: The March conjunction of Uranus and Mars, to which is attributed influence ir the amazing and surprising condi- tions in European lineups, may cause Japan to engage in serious controversy with the United States Warning is given that underlying potentialities affecting Europe as well as Asia should cause this coun- try to be cautious and at the same time generous in dealing with ori- ental problems.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of prosperity, but it is well to follow intuition where important decisions are concerned
 Children born on this day prob ably will be keen in mind and shrewd in pursuing their own in- terests. The Gemini natives have foresight and common sense.
 Copyright, 194O
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-24
LOOK and LEARN %sy c. GORDON

l. Which gas lighter, hydrogen or helum? IS a mallard? President of the U S had the first booyguaroF
 Who made part Wrinkle famous on the stage? E What is the highest mountain British Isles?
 ANSWERS Hydrogen A wild duck. Jackson. 4 Joseph Jefferson Q829- -l9O5J. g. Ben Nevis Scotland; 4,4O6 feet high.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-24
FOUR TRAppERS IN
 FROM TAkU RIVER

Over 100 beavers were so'ki to Charles Goldstein in Juneau today by four trappers from the head waters of the Taku River. Coming overland from their trap lir.esi, the trappers. Tom Williams, Steve Williams, Henry Jack and Leo Jack, arrived in Juneau yesterday and plan to stay for several days
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-24
Daily Lessons in English v v L. GORDON

WORDS OFTEN confuse STATUE ca scupured ikenes STATUTE Ca aw natural height of animal body).
 OFTEN MIsPRoNoUNCED offs as in COST 
 OFTEN MISSPEILED: Inlaid; not INLAYED
 dauned fearless courageous brave ooo
 Use word three times and it is yours Let us mastering word each day Iooays word Pronounce all Is as m IT, accent second ylable) it's ncipience
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-24
More 5heik Than
 Swiss Can Stand

BASEL, Switzerland, May 24. -- Handsome Moroccan sons of the desert" have so many charms for the Swiss maidens of Solothuri1 canton that the cantonal polio e have come between them.
 The Moroccan troops patrol the French frontier near the little Swiss town of Rodersdorft. Cam tonal authorities noted with alarm that there was considerable flirt- ing going on between Moroccans and Swiss girls. Now cantonal po- lice patrol the border highway to discourage such goings-on.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-24
Iron Bugs"
Cincinnati Enquirer)


 Milady's bobby pin the blade of your pen- knife may owe its existence to the industry of tiny bugs" in the water which covered the continent 8 few million years ago. So says the American Iron and Steele Institute which seems to have found human interest angle in the usually inorganic process of iron formation.
 Iron bacteria-microscopic eptothrix-flourished in the waters of the prehistoric period And, while their contemporaries the dinosaurs and brontosaurs wasted their time in idle pursuits, the tiny eptothrix busted themselves in preparing legacy for the hu beings of the future. They extracted iron from the water in which they lived and deposited it in insoluble form. The first bog ores to be refined in this country, the East Coast are said to have been formed by the iron bacteria were some of the iron deposits of the Lake Superior regions.
 The greatest-great grandchildren of the iron bacteria of pre-hstory who performed their good turn for the nation, may still be found in ponds, wells bogs and reservoirs of stagnant water. While we're running around killing each other they are patiently at work in behalf of future generations.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-24
MODERN ETIQUETTE 0y ROBERTA LEE

street one ot them chat other girl does not wha girl do?
 feet and wa unless her friend attempts all introduction.
 phrasd for Commencement exer 
 customs o the school or college O. Should the candles a banquet table be lighted? A
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-24

After tabulatng the figures for the last few weeks we've decided that the Germans have sunl the entire English fleet and some 40-odd ships over
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-24

As understand it, most planes obsolete now before they built
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-24

Motion pictures of drunken drivers the lat est suggestion That is providing the drivers are in such condition that they
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-24

One million dollars for Hitler alive is the re- ward offered. The difficulty will be in keeping him alive after he is captured.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-24

Todey's news today in The Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-24

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The Coolidge examiner., 1940-10-31
Dear Editor:

Dear Editor:
Art. w. paragraph of the Arizona Constitu
ton reads
"Any measure Or amendment to the Consti-
tuition proposed under the Initiative and any
measure to which the Referendum is applied
shall become law when approved by majority
of the votes cast thereon and upon proclamation
of the Governor and not otherwise"
If dozen electors vote for one of these
measures and there votes against It, then
the measure becomes a law or an amendment
to the Constitution This opens the door for
wolves with sleeps clothing and puts burden
upon each voter to study these measures and
to acquire a positive opinion upon the merits OF
each and every That is what should be
not half of the electors vote these measures
at ALL That policy will let in measures not de-
sired by the people, but by small minority or
clique
1t is the writer's opinion that II voter does
not definitely favor measure, he should shift
the burden back upon its promoters by voting
"No" 1t is better to be safe than sorry. 1t Is
also to be remembered that the Legislature still
exists.
The writer helped put the Initiative. Referen
dunn and Recall over, when they comprised the
New Deal of 1910; but he never wished to help
establish a bargain counter for Constitutional
Amendments, nor for ill-considered laws.
Yours truly.
RAYMOND H. ALEXANDER.