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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-04
Millions Co 10 Polls But0n|y votefor
 President of Nation
AP Feature Service

The people of the United States choose electors. The electors cast the votes for Presidential candi- dates
 The 531 votes of the electoral col lege are divided among the states according to population. The actual measure of a states electors is the total of Senators and Representa- tives to which it is entitled.
 Usually the entire electoral vote of a state is cast for one candidate, but occasionally the votes of state are divided. This can happen when the popular vote is very close.
 The usual explanation is that vot- CTS in considerable number believe they are voting for the whole party ticket when they mark an X after the name of one of that party's electors. Electoral votes are counted individually and if the top man on the electoral list of the minority party gets a few more votes than, say, the bottom man on the majority list, there is an elector vote for the Presidential candidate who was not the popular choice of the state.
 Greatest plurality given a candi- date in the last 10 elections was in 1886. Next greatest was in 1882. The 523-to-8 electoral advantage Of Franklin D. Roosevelt over Ali M Landon in 1886 was considerably more lop-sided than was the popular vote. MT. Roosevelt received 27, ,476,- 673 votes to 16,679.583 for MT Lan- don. The popular advantage was approximately T to 4. whereas the electoral vote was in the ratio of approximately 65 to l.
 California, Michigan, Minnesota Pennsylvania, Washington, Wiscon- sin, and South Dakota are the only states which have voted for electors of the Progressive Party. LaFollette was the Progressive nominee in 1924; Theodore Roosevelt in 1912.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-04
Sig Vote Predicted In Nation's Election
ARMI5TI(E DAY PROCLAMATION

President of the United States the Honorable Franklin H. l940 Armist Day stating IS
 November H. 1918 the nation then at war turned their thoughts to the hoped for of an era O order; and Concurrent Resolution l8 Sixty ninth 44 Stat l98 requests the President calling for the display of the flag all Government buildings on the day with appropriate 1888 (52 Stat 3ol desgnaes legal public holiday 
 of the armlstce o 1918 the world than  also mutual respect in the interc be nations" NOW Gruening Governor o Alaska do H. 1940 shall be observed Amste Day in Territory of Alaska.
 WHEREOF, have hereunto
 my hand and Seal of
 the Terro of affixed. Done
 this fourth day of
 n Lord nineteen
 
 GRUENINCi Governor of Aaka I. BARTLETT, Secretary of Alaska
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-04
JAPAN PLANS FORMING BIG
 THREE NATION
Details of Plan Not Dis closed But Major Points
 Are Made Public

TOKYO, Nov. 4.-An outline of Japan's plans to create a tight economic empire, composed of Ja- pan, China and Manchoukuo, was released by the Cabinets Informa tion Bureau today.
 The main goal is 10-year pro- gram for complete self-sufficiency.
 Details of the plan are not dis closed but the major points are that Japan will furnish heavy in- dustries with precision in pro ducts, Japan will send skilled labor to the continent of Manchoukuo to develop agriculture, producing basic supplies and staples, and the entire bloc of unskilled Chinese la bor will be employed in mines and other natural resources.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-04
Turbulent, Unprecedented Campaign Coming to
 End Tonight R00SEvELT, WILLKIE MAKING RADIO TALKS
0ratorY to Flow Unrestriet- ed Over Air-0Id Ira
 dition Broken
(By Associated Press)

The turbul nj t, unprecedented Presidential campaign comes to the end of the trail tonight amid a tumult of rival claims, political or atory and urgent last-minute ap- peals to the voters.
 The crowded closing hours are not in keeping with the old tradition or quiet election eve.
 Apart from the final messages President Roosevelt and Wendell l.. Willkie will make tonight, both Democratic and Republican parties marshaled speakers in national as well as a local series of eleventh hour broadsides.
 Roosevelt's Final Appeal
 President Roosevelt is back in New York this morning, bound for Hyde Park where he will receive the cleo tion returns tomorrow night. He set aside the day for campaigning among his Hudson Valley neighbors, very much as he did in the campaign of 1886. His final message will high light a two-hour nationwide radio program from to o'clock tonight (Pacific Time), arranged by the Democratic National Committee.
 Roosevelt will speak from Hyde Park shortly after 8 o'clock tonight and Henry Wallace, Democratic can didate for Vice-President, will also make a final address.
 It was first thought that Roose- welt might use the occasion for an- other major political address but this belief is discounted after his assertion at Cleveland s turd a y night he was then making his final national address of the campaign" ," Present expectations are he simply will urge all eligible voters to exer- else their franchise.
 Republican Program
 Willkie winds up a strenuous mar athon campaign with three radio addresses on the election eve. The first, his closing address to women, was at 1915 o'clock this afternoon. He will then go on the air at ' o'clock tonight with his running mate. Senator Charles L. McNary, and then returns to the radio broad cast at 10 o'clock tonight. The char acter of tonights radio talks is not indicated by Willkie's aides who did say, however, that might depend on what the Democratic orators have to say previously or on late develop ments
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-04
HANGERS
 E TAKEN
 BY SPAIN
International Area Might Soon Be Used for Axis
 Navy Stronghold

TANGIER, Tangier International Zone, Morocco, Nov. 4.-The Spanish nation has wiped out the last vestige of international control in Tangiers, taking complete charge of the strate- gic international zone on the North Coast of Africa on her own account.
 The move consisted simply of an order from the High Command of the Spanish Army occupying forces ending the activities of the Interna- tional Control Commission, legisla- tive assemblies and International Information Office.
 Vitally important in the European war front the Tangiers zone com- mands the Atlantic approach to the Mediterranean, and if placed at the disposal of the Axis, as naval base. the zone might play de- cisive role in any Axis attempt to bottle the British Mediterranean fleet and British control of the wat CTS Italians call Mare Nostrum."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-04
NEGLIGENCE I5 CHARGED
 OVER WRECK
Pilot Luekin of Alaska AL leged|y Failed 10 Aseer-
 lain Bodt's Position

SEATTLE, Nov. 1.-The Marine Board, Investigating the grounding of the steamer Alaska, today charg- ed Pilot Capt. Herbert Luckin with negligence and he answered with a plea of innocence.
 The charge declared that while serving as pilot in charge of naviga- tion of the steamer Alaska at 12:15 am. October 27, Captain Luckin did fail and neglect to ascertain the position of the steamer Alaska when he came on duty at midnight and that between 12:10 and 12:15 a.m., he didn't make use of all the avail able aids to navigation of a safe course between Elliott and Kennedy islands"
 The charges then asked if Luckin could show cause why his masters licenses should not be suspended or revoked.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-04
Record Breaking Regisfrd- lion, Ete., Make Pre-
 diCtions Uncertain CLAIMS ARE MADE
 BY TWO CHAIRMEh
Fair Weather Is Forecast Which Indicates Heavy
 Travel to Polls
CBy ASSOCIATED PRESS)

On the eve of the election in the nation tomorrow, there is found no dearth of the usual contradictory forecasts of victory although rec ord breaking registrations, cross currents and the like made unusual the uncertainty of predictions. The silent vote is absolutely unknown.
 Confident as ever of victory, Chairman Edward J. Flynn of the Democratic N tional Committee first predicted a minimum of 427 electoral votes for Roosevelt and late this afternoon upped this esti- mate to a higher figure.
 Republican National Committee Chairman Joseph w. Martin. Jr. claims Willkie will have minimum of 324 electoral votes, comfortable margin over 262 necessary to elec- ton.
 The Weather Bureau, forecasting another element in the election predicts fair weather in most of the country tomorrow with possibil- ity of some light rain in some east ern and central sections. Rain on election day has long been credited with cutting down the vote in the rural areas, but the advent of good country roads made this believed less reliable than in the past.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-04
Forces Reported Penetrdt- ed Seven Miles Into
 Albania Sections
BRITISH WARpLANES
 JOINING IN ATTACK
Capital City of Tirana l! Bombed and Partly De-
 stroyed-FdI| Expected
(By ASSOCIATED PREss)

Fighting over snow blanketed mountains, Greek Alpine troops are reported to have droven seven miles nto Italian held Albania, ringing the Fascist supply base of Koritza and capturing 1.200 Italians as prison CTS.
 In further support of the eight lay old Greek defense, the British are reported preparing to send three Army divisions of about 45,000 crack troops to combat the Italian invas- ion
 War Planes Active
 British and Greek war planes irl- flicted heavy casualties. dispatches aid, in low flying attacks on Ital- an troops massed along the Creek Albanian border.
 A British broadcast said RAF raiders accompanying Greek raiders also attacked the Albanian capital of Tirana and partly destroyed the palace of former King zog, which palace is now lised as Italian mili- ary headquarters
 Dispatches from Yugoslavia said the fall of Koritga in the northern sector of the 100 mile Balkan war front is expected momentarily."
 Italians Eepnlsed
 Iir the southern sector. Greek de- lenders were said to have repulsed Italian columns in fierce hand to hand fighting with bayonets and gsenades.
 The Greek Command said heavy Italian attacks in the mountains of Epirus Province, preceded by 15 consecutive bombing forays against Greek defense positions, were rout- ed severely with the destruction of nine Fascist tanks
 Stefani, Italian news agency, ac- knowledged Mussolini's legions are meeting with stiff Greek resistance in the Ioarnina region of the south- west end of the front.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-04
Fran(o-U.S. Talks Sill
 Continuing
Have Gives Hull Note from Petain 10
 Roosevelt Today

WASHINGTON, Nov 4.-Gaston Henry Have, French Ambassador delivered to Secretary of State Cor dell Hull message from Premier Petain today in reply to President Roosevelt's communication with him concerning Franco-American rela- tions.
 The Ambassador told newspaper men he could not reveal the con- tents of the note.
 Hull had declared in press con- ference that the question of French possessions in the Western Hemis- phere arose during conversations, but were not discussed to any great extent.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-04

WASHINGTON-During most of his life, John L. Lewis has refused to take censorship or dictation from anyone. But before delivering his famous radio broadcast for Wendell Willkie last week, he meekly bowed before the Republicans and permit ted at least one extract of his speech to be deleted. He had submitted the draft two days in advance to Republican leaders, since they were paying about 45,O00 for his radio time.
 The censored portion of the speech referred to the pro-labor Congress men and Senators who are up for re- election this year Because these men have gone down the line for labor, the CIO has been giving them every possible help. Twenty-six of these Congressmen are in coal min- ing districts, are strong for the Unit ed Mine Workers, but also are pro- Roosevelt.
 LeWlS IldQ WIlICCll PASo IA AAAS speech for labor to reelect the friends of labor-referring to these men. However, since these 26 pre- labor Congressmen are being op- posed by Republicans, the COP leaders objected. Lewis bowed to their censorship.
 NOTE: John L. Lewis offer to resign as head of the CIO if Roose- welt is reelected was as empty as his offer to step down from the CIO if Bill Green would quit as head of the AFL. In either case, Lewis would remain head of the powerful United Mine Workers, job which pays him $25 1000 plus expenses re- puted to be around $60,000.
 Lewis is sure of reelection as head of the Miners, since the nominations closed in August. and he is the only candidate. Vice-President Phil Mur-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-04
lCRD HAW HAW K
 NOW SpR|NGIMG
 NEW PROPAGANDA
|nfers Some Destroyers Sold by U. 5. 10 Bril-
 ish Are Worthless

NEW YORK, Nov. 4.-Lord Flaw flaw. German radio commentator, declared in a broadcast picked up by CBS that two "decrepit" Unit ed States destroyers traded to Great Britain were so badly damaged m crossing the Atlantic Ocean that they had to be abandoned and sunk by their crews and two more were so badly damaged that they had to be taken in tow by others.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-04
Iekes Says Germany Directing Campaign
 For COP Candidate

WILKESBARRE, Nov. 4.-In political speech here, Secretary Of Interior Harold I. Ickes said. "The German Government is directing the campaign from Berlin against President Roosevelt and that is the best reason I know for keeping him in the White House.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-04
Thomas Asseris WiIIkie Hasn't Chance 10 Win

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Nov. 4. - Norman Thomas, Socialist candi- date for the Presidency, in poli- tical speech here said There is nothing in this campaign that l have seen that indicates that Wen del L. Willkie as a chance to win"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-04
CLINICIAN TRAVELS

Tuberculosis Clinician Dr. Palmer Congdon of the Territorial De- partment of Health left on the steamer Mount Mckinley to con- duet tuberculosis clinics in Anchor age, Eklutna. Palmer, Seward, Ko- diak, Cordova and Valdez.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-04
NAZI PROPAGANDA

LONDON, Nov. 4.-Lord Flaw Flaw is only flaw Having, said the British Ministry regarding the broadcast concerning the U. $. destroyers. He will soon haw haw out of the other side of his mouth when some of these same decreplt destroyers, as he calls them, get to the German craft" said Brit ish official.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-04
24Dead in
 DeraiInlent
EnqIish Train Wrecked But Is Due 10 Railroad
 Accident

LONDON, Nov. 4.-Twenty-four persons were killed and 59 injured this afternoon in the derailment of a locomotive and several coaches on the Penazence bound London pas senger train at Somerset.
 Railroad officials said that as far as we can tell 1t is straightfor- ward railroad accident"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-04
U. 5. GUNB0AT5
 GIVEN ORDERS
 FOR BIG TOUR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4. The Navy has ordered three gunboats to leave the Great Lakes with full complements of reserve officers and proceed to the Atlantic for one year tour of duty.
 The three gunboats are the Sac- ramento, now at Michigan City Ind, the Paducah, at Duluth, and the Dubuque, at Detroit.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-04

 Of Storm

SEATTLE, Nov. 4-Storm warn ings have been ordered displayed from all Washington and Oregon stations. The Weather Bureau fore- casts a southerly gale within the next l2 or IS hours.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-04
Z Italian
 Subs Sunk

LONDON, Nov. 1.-Two more Ital- ian submarines have been destroyed by British light naval forces, the Admiralty announces. The subs were sent down, it is indicated, ill an engagement off Greece.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-04
DIVORCE CASE

Suit for divorce has been filed in the District Court by Harry Doug Jas against Martha Douglas on the grounds of incompatability.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-04
BOYLE RETURNS

Union Oil Divisional Manager James Boyle is back in Juneau, a guest at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-04

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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-13
l reasury Coordination
Committee Is Praised

me coordination of all the agen-
ass under the Treasury depart
en' IN tive eastern states to form
d Gearing house working against
a1;o 0 espionage and SNUG
.Gnh ls' was termed yesterday by
tu,ln Bright Hill, collector of Gus.
o rn.'S at the U. S. customhouse, as
ol the most progressive steps
T oy the government last year.
nra aae working together of the re-
cre eseh1atlves of the customs, Sc.
service, internal revenues, in
nsra senee service, Coast Guard,
Tsr eoIcs service and the Alcohol
vs1 Unit agents has proved in
c s,usole in fighting crime in North
M.s1aa' Virginia, West Virginia,
umbia. I'll" Oiilc' VI Soi'
view Of the success of the
AZ U1'0rdlnation program extended to
viii Id" enforcement offices, Hill
ma 50 to Raleigh tomorrow as a
tion oef OIL the Treasury Coordina-
committee, which will present
copa leliment in appreciation of the
10 cia'ion of the highway patrol
governor Hoey. 4
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-13
Knights OF Columbus
Give Buffet Supper

Wilmington Council No. 1914.
Knights of Columbus, entertained its
members and a large. number OF
friends Wednesday evening in their
hall on Third street at a buffet sup
per in commemoration Of Columbus
Day.
Paul Grand knight D. A. Lockfaw
introduced the principal speaker OF
the evening, the Rev. Father M. J.
Begley, who presented an interesting
synopsis of the life Of Christopher
Columbus, both as an explorer and
as a religious leader and pioneer.
The Rev. Father Morris, Of Castle
Hayne, further commented on the
life of Columbus, citing acknowledge
ed facts which are not usually found
in the every day history. The Rev.
Father Cornelius Murphy, pastor of
st. Mary's church, and the Rev.
Father O'Byrne, missionary, also re-
sponded extemporaneously.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-13
U. N. E.. OBSERVES
l47TH BIRTHDAY
Oldest State University High
ly Lauded By Gov
ernor H0ey

CHAPEL HILL, Oct. II. -R-
The University of North Carolina
observed Founders Day, marking
It's l47th anniversary today by cele-
orating the completion of a $6,000,-
OVO PWA-state building program at
Its three units.
Governor Clyde r. Hoey paid tri-
oute to the institution in a brief
ADDRESS in which he traced the his
Tory OF this Oldest of state univer-
sites.
speaking as head of the PWA,
coi. E. W. Clark declared that the
greater university, including its
branches at Raleigh and Green's
oOfo' was typical of the pioneering
spirit Of the Old North State"
1our building program has been
pone wisely and WE'LL" he said. 1.-THE
uoIc Works administration is
proud to have been your partner"
ne mentioned that the program
embraced the building Of rs new
suuc'ures, the renovation of eight
oN'els and the erection of additions
to three.
lean K. B. House conducted the
uaui'onal memorial service f o r
m"i'inl who have died since the last
Founders Day.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-13
PEP MEETING

A pep meeting Of all students
with the exception of the ROTC
Cadets and Glee Club was held in
the auditorium Friday morning at
the home room period.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-13
RED CROSS PLANS
funds CAMPAIGN
,,,s speiden Explains Local
rbanter's Use Of Funds
Donated

rio annual Roll Call of the Will
raton chapter of the American
E nla cross was announced yester-
hsr Nv Chairman ]. Henry Gerdes.
DAY oates set for this event are
INV .omber 2 through November 16.
No 1Trs Ida Speiden, secretary of
local Chapter, in reviewing for
ue committees and the public
ls of the activities for the
sun sotl+' zeal gave the following re-
p part showing what is done with
tse subscriptions made to the To-
a.1 chapters Roll Call:
Maintains IN office in the
c,'.tom House, with an executive
1aoretarv in charge. She acts as a
Sodi,,m of communication between
n.o New Hanover county men who
.m Nv in active service and their
anilies at home. She must know
pl laws governing the Veterans
administration, what all ex-serv-
iaa men are entitled to and the
rronpr procedure for obtaining
banefits for the men and their
Families. She also promotes all
sctivities in which the chapter en-
sages and formulates plans for all
Committee chairmen.
Maintains a public h e t
nnrse who works unde- the super
vision of the Health Department.
She administers comfort to tn e
sick and distressed in her partic-
,lar district. Her name is Miss
Zou Mercer.
2 Makes a monthly contribution
IN the tubercular sanatorium in
New Hanover County of $500
4 Carries on an active Home
nrogram through which 200 girls
are trained each year in caring for
the sick members of their own
families, and in general hygienic
habits for themselves and their
families.
S Has an unusually large num-
her of First Aid Instructors who
have trained approximately 1900
persons in the proper handling of
an injured person before the doc
tor can be called.
6 Has a large number of Water
Safety Instructors who teach peo-
pie how to enjoy water sports in
safety.
7 Is we'll organized to meet any
disaster which may strike this
community. Assists neighboring
communities which have been Wis
tied by disasters.
s Cooperates with the National
Organizations war relief plans, fill
ing our quotas of clothing and
money relief as requested by Ma
tional Headquarters.
$4,000 meets the bare necessities
for the operation of this chapter.
OF the 81 memberships, so cents
goes to National Headquarters for
the operation of disaster relief, etc.
Of the S. memberships. so cent'
goes to Headquarters, $3.50 stays
home, etc. so cents Of every men,
bership goes to Hqrs. the r e S t
stays here for the local program. 2
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-13
THE SUNDAY STAR-NEWS. WILMINGTON. N. c.

stand dating from the post-World
war period, the house of clerical
and lay deputies voted, 95 IA to
Al IL, for full membership. Here
tofore Episcopalians have cooper
ated with the council only in a
consultative capacity.
The measure now goes to the
church's house of bishops for final
action. Delegates predicted quick
concurrence.
Today's vote came after an
hours debate on a resolution by
the Rev. A. r. Parshley, Bristol,
r. l..
Mr.. Parshley termed the coun-
Gil "the only agency Of effective
cooperation in in existence today
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-13
T Temperature Clock
Erected Here By Blake

Those who are interested in the
ups and downs Of the tempera.
ture can determine the state of
the weather by casting their eyes
at the large clock-like thermometer
in the illuminated sign which has
just been hung in front Of the City
Optical company on North Front
street.
This unique sign las c a u S e d
much comment. It was designed
and manufactured by A. B. Blake,
who also erected it. 2
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-13
'Southernaires' Will
Sing Here Tomorrow

The Southernaires, famed negro
quartet, will be heard in concert
tomorrow night at 8 o'clock at the
Williston Industrial school auditor
ium.
The program is being sponsored
by the Alpha Phi Sigma chapter
of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority
to help furnish the New Nurses
Home Of the Community Hospl-
tai.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-13
Drum Inlet Dredging
Started By Engineers

The U. S. Army Engineers have
sent a dredge, the Sadye M, be-
longing to the Atlantic Dredging
and Construction company, to re-
move shoals in Drum inlet in order
that the fishermen may take adj
vantage of the entire depth OF the
channel.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-13
GOLF

A small number of students ga
thered in the auditorium last
Wednesday afternoon to m a k e
plans for a golf team and it was
decided to postpone organization
until Spring when a schedule will
be worked out. 2
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-13

and said it represented 20, 600, oeo
Christians in America.
Full membership of the Epis.
copal church," he said, would
help solidify the Christian front
in a time Of world turmoil and
attack by unchristian philoso.
phies."
Arson T. McCook, Hartford,
Conn, lay delegate, commended
membership would bind the church
to support the council even though
Episcopalians may be opposed tc
parts of the councils program. 4
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-13
TENNIS TEAMS

5 The tennis teams will open regu-
lar Fall practice Monday afternoon
on the Robert Strange courts and
all boys and girls who wish to try
for the teams are urged to come
out. Lessons are free and students
do not have to know how to play.
but will be taught.