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The Phoenix index., 1940-12-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Marina had
as dinner guest Saturday, Decem-
Der 7th the Friendship Baptist
singers of Houston, Texas. Accom-
paning them was the Rev. c. E.
Graogans, pastor of Shiloh Baptis'
church. This was also the 4th
wedding anniversary of Mr.. anc
Mrs. Marina.
MRS. MARY HARRIS, who for
the past six years of her life has
been spent in Florence, Arizona
was pardoned last week through
the aid of Mrs. Walker and others
Mrs. Harris left the city, Friday
night for SanDiego, Calf, very
happy.
The Phoenix index., 1940-12-14
EX-MOVIE STAR
WEDS FORMER
IDOL OF STAGE

NEW YORK, (-TWP)-Wedding
Bells rang on lost Tuesday after
noon for Earl Guogh, former film
star, who wed Helen Randall, 4
former stage actress.
The pair were wed at the Cough
residence at 318 w. 121st ST., In
this city, ceremony being perform
ed by the Reverend B. c. Robson,
paetsr ! of Mother Zion AMlE
Church. Luther Stevenson, life
org friend of the groom, was best
man.
Both Cough, who was last seen
in the film, "Moon Over Harlem,
and Stevenson are employed as
bartenders at the Hotel Thereso
Bar.
uaint the Spingarn Committee
nth their viewpoint"
Besides President Williams, 9TH
+ officers elected included, r.
Walter Abernathy, vice president;
FRS. Cora Patton, secretary, and
Charles M. Murray, treasurer
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-21
The Threat to IndO-C China
New York TimeS)

New York Times
French Indo-China is long long way from Am
ercan shores Its rice fields and its temple ruins have
meant little to in terms of security and po
sition in the world It's remoteness should not, how
ever blind to its Importance at the present moment
The possibility of imminent invasion of Indo-China
to the United States and to every other Western
ton with stake in the peace and stability of the
Pacific
Japanese invasion would for one thing have
serious effect upon the in China, which now
keeps Japan deeply involved that it acts
of insurance for the British at Singapore the
Dutch in the East indies ourselves in the Philippines
Chinas capacity for resistance has been impaired al
ready by japanese blockading activity the coasts
of IndoChina 1t will be reduced still further if the
present trickle of through IndoChna is stopped
altogether, and if the Southern Chinese armies
should be threatened with Japanese enlightenment
from French soil on the south.
An invasion of Indo-C China would be serious too
in giving the Japanese strangehold neighboring
SIAM where their influence has been increasing dur
ing recent years. And this in turn would affect the
safety of Singapore which may yet be menaced from
German-Italan penetration of Spain. The whole
status quo in Eastern Asia would be upset by Japa-
move into Indo-China, for such a move would
be a precedent and entering wedge for further
Japanese depredations elsewhere. If the Pacific
status quo anything to the United States our
Government and people will do we'll to keep their eyes
upon the developments of the next few days in distant
Indo-China.
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Personal ambitions and personal
prejudices will be forgotten by all
who are truly patriotic. For this rea-
son extraordinary care in the choice
of the men and women sent to
Congress should be exercised IN
every state in the Union. Over
whelming forces will be felt in the
national attitude toward war.
international Affairs: While there
appears to be some improvement IN
the condition of the British, the
weakening of the Empire in recent
years will be demonstrated by de-
velopment in the Far East. There is
an evil portent for the British navy
which may lose a famous. officer,
or a statesman concerned with naval
policies. Some sort of scandal or
agitation regarding the children who
are victims is indicated.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
the augury of year of prosperity.
1t is time for profit in business
and success in love affairs.
Children born on this day prob
ably will be talented in music or
the other arts. They may be too
much inclined toward sentimental
adventures.
Copyright, 1940)
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Tonight Jmeaus own-Company of the Alaska
National Guard-will be inspected for the first time
by Army officers and indicted into the armed forces
of the United States through the extension of Federal
recognition
The public is invited to attend the ceremony at
the Fair Building tonight at o'clock and it is to be
hoped large crowd will be hand for this historic
event
The list of officers and men enrolled in the Ma
tional Guard here is list of the finest young men of
Juneau. 1t is printed in The Empire today. Read it
over and you will agree that in quality of personnel
the Guard is off to glorious start.
For year more Alaskans have talked vaguely
about the advantages of having local defense force
Of some kind or other Suddenly, the Alaska National
Guard is reality rushed into the national defense
breech along with other rapid Army and Navy de-
velopments in the Territory In its importance to
wel-rounded defense of the Northand, the new Ma
tional Guard is not the least of these things
which will become accustomed in Alaska.
We wish the Guard we'll. We wish it will never
have to use its weapons against enemy. But our
greatest wish, which has started to come true
is that Alaska will be prepared if that day
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WAR AT IT'S WORST

The British people reported to be looking for
ward with something akin to anxious pleasure to the
actual invasion of their island This attitude is
understandable The British supremely confident
of victory. Even more important, they are eager to
be finished with which is most of all bother
some assault their nerves.
Now that the tacit agreement giving immunity
to London and Berlin has been broken down by tons
of bombs dropped over both capitals the air has
developed into that awful pattern which the world
anticipated year ago The first of the
British you will remember to dig raid shell
tiers, sandbag their monuments and mount anti
aircraft weapons
Germany and England alike nations largely
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-21

of great urban concentrations Something like 20 per-
cent of the population of each country lives in cities
Hudded in great masses they are helpless victims
when about air bombardments become the rule
1t could be worse of course. Perhaps it will be-
worse And the starvation that is in prospect
may be even more disastrous than aerial lombard
ment. Yet as great squadrons of bombers drop their
death cargoes upon the cities of enemy states
the full horror of modern war is uneashed.
Up to now, Londons defenses have been quite
successful Only handful of Nazi planes have pene
raed to the of the city. But if these defenses
weaken the property damage and loss of life may soon
become staggering. For London is singularly easy
target being concentration of economic, political,
and commercial life, as we'll vast aggregation of
population.
Reprsals against Berlin cannot be in like measure
no matter how effective the British night raids be-
cause Berlin is so far from British ardromes, and
because Berlin is not to the same degree political
shipping and population center.
The worst punishment thus far has been melted
out not to capital cities but to coastal cities along
the Channel on both sides. Dover. Portland, Ply
mouth and such cities have felt the fury of air
more than interior cities of England, even in the
Mdlands Likewise the French Channel
coast and the Rhneland industrial bombed
more heavily than remote Berlin can possibly be-
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-21
20 YEARS AGO f {y2r EMPIRE
SEPTEMBER 81, 1920

SEPTEMBER 81, 1920
machinery Aaka which be
in Seattle waiting
shipment to Speel River.
of the u S. Naval Raoo otalon
Juneau leaving Seattle to San FRANCISCO
before taking duties IN another
office
their Warren were 10 leave
of several months
resident of this aIer
for the Hoonah Packing
Comapny
Ma W. to the Alaska Road Commission re-
the of the south
OF alers IN work
Richardson Highway.
Fee NJ M, during the sum-
merw to to on Alameda.
H Travelling Auditor for the Pacific Coast
Coal COMPANY left completed her work
a office
dtiOnC 1OldV
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Defense by Ragweed
PHILADELPHIA Record)

(Ph1adelphla RecOrd)
The famous Barlow bomb may have fooled out,
but the nation still well defended at least along the
Mexican border according to the eminent Logan Glen
dening, MD.
DR.. Cendening, in of his signed articles, notes
that If the German army should invade the United
States through Mexico and enter the fertile valley of
the Mississippi during the second week in August we
wouldn't have to fire gum"
He adds:
Il figure that those little blue-eyed German boys
who have never lived in real hay-fever country
would be naturals for our Middle West ragweed You
can't pull trigger while you're sneezng; you can't
read a map while you're crying, and you can't guide
a tank while you're blowing your nose"
All this would be comforting were it not for one
fact Success of this defense program depends upon
Hitler doing his invading in the second week of
August 1t would be just like him to pick the third
week
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-21

the National Labor Relations Act
and other New Deal labor reforms,
Lewis said.
I'VE are doing just that replied
Roosevelt. I'm a few days the De-
Tense Commission will officially lay
down a set of basic rules that will
not only protect labor to the hilt,
but also agriculture, the consumer
and the taxpayer. These rules were
drafted by Sidney Hillman and they
are going the whole way" (The
rules were sent to Congress a few
days later)
What about such firms as Beth
lehem Steel said Lewis, lone of
the worst enemies of labor and the
New Deal? Bethlehem has been
awarded some OF the largest de-
Tense contracts"
Yes, but what can you do?" de-
manded Roosevelt, in effect. We've
got to have these ships and we have
to use the plants available. Bethle-
hem has received big orders, but it's
toeing the mark in meeting the
law. Hillman and his Labor Advis-
ory Board are seeing to that"
The President told Lewis that he
planned soon to call a national UNI
employment conference of labor
business and farm leaders This Is
a pet scheme of Lewis and as 6
conciliatory gesture toward him, i
was included as plank in the Dem.
ocratic platform. Roosevelt also i'm
parted to Lewis that he expected
to re-appoint j. Warren Madden a
Chairman of the National Labor Re
lations Board, which Lewis h
been strongly urging.
AS the two men shook hands
Roosevelt said, We'll. John. W
fought shoulder to-shoulder in 1913
and l hope you'll be in there fight
ing for us again this year."
YES, I'll be on your SIDE" Levi
replied. THE other side has nothm
toacffer. labor. "A expect to make
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-21
Daily Lessons in English " y. L. GORDON

WORDS MSUSED Do not say He is very fond OF MS
folks HI IS fond of his FAMILY"
OFTEN venison Pronounce ven-i-zn as IN
md N, SON
OFTEN MISSPEIIED: Domneer; EER
SYNONYMS Magnificent majestic, glorious sublime grand.
WORD times and 1t is Let us
mastering word each day. ooa oo
acknowledged standard as the pe
accent syiaple)
beterodo opinions approved congregation
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-21
LOOK and LEARN &sy G. GORDON

What applied book which contains the words TO
an opera comedy?
O. poem with Under spreading chestnut tree
precedence the Presidents Cabnet9
a. For what number Tx stand?
s What country is a of many islands?
ANSWERS:
Iibretto
Village Blacksmith"
Secretary of State
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-21
MODERN ETIQUETTE By ROBERTA LEE

egotim in conversation TO talk con-
santly about himself?
seldom popular The perfect conVeSa-
avoids ponouns ME, MY and NINE
bridge party and you have several prizes 10 oe
should wrapped or left open?
A gifts wrapped aractvey
thoughtful friend who lives at great distance anu
wedding send telegram expressing good wshes
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-21
HOROSCOPE
"The stars incline
but do not compe"
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER %

Benefic planetary aspects rule TO-
dav which is favorable to introspec-
ton and serious planning. The
clergy is well directed and will gain
in scope of influence as the people
turn to spiritual interests.
Heart and Home: Under this sway
parents have the respect OF their
children whom they must guide
wisely in times of grave portents.
Training for public service will be
widespread for girls and boys. The
stars presage growth OF authority
for leaders in big business who CO.
operate with government plans. A
sense of great responsibility will pre-
vail among the young. Many college
students will turn from the class
room to aviation schools and naval
or military training centers.
Business Affairs: While there will
be continued prosperity, cash spend
ing may be slow next month, owing
to tendency to hold on to money
until after election. Manufacturing
will be put at high speed and indus
try will benefit, although there may
be serious labor difficulties that
affect the success of one of the cam
didates. Warning is given that pub
lie men who have broad cornnler-
cial interests will meet perplexing
problems. Losses through autumn
storms are forecast for shipping.
National Issues: In the national
campaign where party lines have
been shifted among high officials
and party platforms bear striking
similarities the contest between
promises and performance will ham
per one of the presidential candi-
dates. While the element of surprise
will persistently appear, experience
In government affairs is to be an
important factor in determining how
to cast votes. War clouds will blind
many eyes.
International Affairs: Perils to
United States interests IN the orient
will greatly increase as Japan re-
ceives encouragement from totali-
tartan tactics Secret plans will
cause alarm in the P hilipptn S
where there will be much fifth col
umn activity. The Pacific fleet Is tc
assume more and more importance
as unfortunate incidents multiply
to China. United States diplomacy
will be unyielding on points of issue
Persons whose birthdate it Is have
the augury of year OF advance
ment and success. 1t is wise to push
all important or promising matters
! Children born on this day may
be keenly analytical, discriminat.
ing and critical. Successful journal
lists and business executives belong
to this sign.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-21
MONDAY. sEPTEMBER %


Benefic aspects dominate today,
which should be favorable to adver-
Using or the signing of contracts.
Good news for this country is in
dictated in some war development
which is fortunate for the democ-
racy.
Heart and Home: AS the sun
enters Libra for the autumn quar-
ter, women come under a fortunate
influence which presages access OF
responsibility for them. They will
contribute to preparedness work in
many efficient ways and again will
raise great deal of money for the
Red Cross and for government
funds. The young will have much ro-
nance in which there will be anxi-
ETY. and apprehension intermingleo
with happiness.
Business Affairs: Chemists will
contribute to the United States
methods of defense. discoveries that
will be of supreme value. while in
ventofs will prove that Americans
have extraordinary patents of great
Importance to national safety I'm
employment will continue to de-
crease and American families will
profit through wages earned by
youths in training for mechanical
devices used in war and mart n,
the preparedness program.
National Issues: Men and women
who have demonstrated specia
ability in business or professional
careers will be called into govern
ment service. Sacrifices viii be de-
manded as the imperative need Of
the best brains and the most ex-
tensive experience is recognized
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-21
NATIONAL DEFENSE LETTERS


You might suppose the Army Air
Corps spends all its time preparing
the air defense of the country But
a large number of officials and
clerks are engaged in the silly bust
ness of answering letters from a
Jealous public full of half baked
ideas.
From Hoople, North Dakota, comes
a letter saying, Il have an idea for
directing bombs dropped from air.
planes. just tie carrier pigeon to
the bomb and drop it overheard"
The author of this brilliant idea
mails five copies from Hoople: one
to the Air Corps, one to the Chief
of Staff, two to his Senators, and
one to his Congressman. But each
of these finds its way to the Air
Corps for answer.
AS painstakingly as if it were
vital in the national defense, the
Air Corps prepares an answer, sends
one to the author, and sends letters
to each of the four other sources
with copies to the author. And every
letter is signed by the Chief of All
Corps, Major General H. H. Arnold
COR for himD; though he can't take
time to read or dictate the replies.
NOTE-Other ideas proposed tt
the Air Corps are: to construct q
flying submarine, to drop pebble.
en- the enemy, and to create an ar
tificial fog over London.
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statement on my position in ten
days or So"
NOTE-One big shot AFL leader
who also favors Madden's reappoint-
ment is Dan Tobin, head of the
teamsters union. Tobin has urged
the President to rename the NLRB
chairman.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-21
ELECTION BETTING

Election bets have been few and
far between in the Capital, but the
other day Representative James P
McGranery, Pennsylvania Demo-
crat, got three in the National Press
Club.
During a political discussion, he
expressed the belief that Roosevelt
would be decisely reelected This
was vigorously challenged
"All right retorted McGranery
a successful lawyer in private life
"I'll back my opinion with money
I've got $1,000 that the President
will lick Willkie and I'll give two
to-one Odds"
| There were no takers. A few min.
utes later, McGranery offered tt
bet $1,000 even money that RooSe'
welt would carry Pennsylvania. Thi!
time there were three customers wht
split the bet among them. One wa.
Emil Hurja, former Democratic Ma.
tional Committee statistical expert
who took $3.50.
In 1886 Hurja predicted that Lam.
don would win over 100 electora
college votes He wound up with
eight.
NOTE-Replying to an offer from
a newspaper friend to bet on Roo
sevelt, Joe Pew. millionaire Penn
sylvania COP boss. wrote back, g
am afraid / feel too deeply abou
this subject to gamble on it. Will
civilization seemingly at stake
cannot look at it as sporting even
as In the days when we had joyou
battles between Republicans an,
4 Democrats
copyright. 1910, by United Fea
ture Syndicate. Inc.)
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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-21
SECRET AIRPLANE CONTRACTS

The public is not going to get
any more information about air.
plane contracts let by the War De-
partment The Army is putting the
lid on as military precaution.
Inside fact is that news of recent
contracts was released only to off
set the impression that the work was
not getting ahead Secretary of War
Stimson had stated on August 8
thar centracts had been let for only
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-21
HAPPY BIRTHDAY

SEPTEMBER 81
j. L. Dolly" Gray
Mrs. Alfred Zenger
Sigard L. Olsen
Franklin Larsen
Mrs. George Jorgensen
j. F.. Hogin
D.. Elsa Johnson
SEPTEMBER %
T. j. Selby
Thomas A. Morgan
Frank Maver Nm
Thomas w. Hall Jr.
Mrs. c., F.. McNutt
Margaret Femmer
Lorraine Carlson
Mrs. Charles Fox
T. F.. Middleton
Hiram Bradley
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-21

80 planes of the 1000 authorized in
June.
Just month later, September 10,
the War Department released fig
ures that told different story. In
stead of 80, the number of planes
contracted for was 2,797.
These figures we're put out to re-
assure the public. But from now on
there will be no talking The Wat
Department is following the lead
of General Marshall, who says,
You can't play poker with every
body looking at your hand"
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Washington
Merry
Go-Round

CONTINUED from Page OEs)
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Weather condition: Cloudy.
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machinery Alaskas first pulp mill which was 70
aed by the Alaska Pulp Paper Company in Seattle
CHR To Spee river
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-05-23
PROCEEDINGS OF
ASKOV COUNCIL

The village council of Askov met
in regular session May 2, 1910, be-
ginning at 1880 p. M, in the town
hall. All members were present.
1t was moved, seconded and carried
that Edwin Sorensen consult the State
Highway Department relative to
painting traffic lines on Main street.
1t was moved, seconded and car
ried to ask the Great Northern for a
car of cinders for Commercial street.
Rasmus Petersen appeared before
the council to discuss the matter of
assessing certain so-called plated
properties in the village.
Ealy G.. Briggs, consulting engi-
neer, appeared before the council to
discuss the general problems of water
and sewer systems as constructed
under WPA.
The following bills were presented
and on motion seconded and carried,
were ordered paid:
Minnesota Power & Light Co.,
street lighting -----------$35.0 90
Peter Bovberg, repair street
equipment Observation-Disclosures us
Albert Andersen, janitor serv-
ices o.oU
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1940-05-23

Raymond Jensen of Red Wing,
came Tuesday for visit with friends.
His mother, Mrs. Theo. Jensen, and
sister, Helen, (now married) both
live in Oakland, Calf.
There will be a meeting of the
Partridge Conservation club at the
American club room Tuesday eve
ming, May %. A crow hunt will be
discussed and other matters of in
terest to the club will be brought up.
During the week Rasmus Petersen
purchased the Holger B. Kilstofte
residence. Several workmen are
busy this week making some needed
repairs and it is anticipated that
Mr.. and Mrs. Petersen will move
into same Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. S. c. Martensen and two chill
dren of Tyler, came Tuesday evening
for visit with relatives, being guests
at the. home of her sister, Mrs. Clar-
ence Morgensen. Mr.. Martensen has
recently moved to Tyler, where he is
manager for a rural identification
project which embraces several hun
dred miles of electric lines through
the rural districts of Lyon and Lin
coin counties.
Mrs. j. P. Miller, Mrs. John Meier,
Mrs. c. R. Petersen, Mrs. E. I. Par
son, Mrs. George I. Glenn and Mrs.
Svend Petersen, the latter five men,
bers of the Askov Garden club, were
guests of the Pine City Study club
at Pine City yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Glenn entertained with an inter-
esting talk on flower arrangements,
ETC., which was deliberately illus
strated by sketches and paintings
made by herself.