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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-02
HOROSCOPE "The stars incline
 but do not compep
TUESDAY, DECEMBER

Adverse planetary aspects rule today. The stars warn of aggres- sion warfare and evil that may be depressing and discouraging. It is a day for careful administration of private affairs and wise direc- ton of all that pertains to public welfare.
 Heart and Home: In the word upheaval in which Europe suffers destruction of the civilized social order, it is imperative for Aineri- can families to face the future with courage and faith in the outcome of the second World War. The stars promise that here on tn e Western Continent the high and holy ideals of human relations will be preserved, but readjustments and sacrifices are inevitable in the next few years. Persons of all ages should prepare themselves for practical work for the common good
 Business Affairs: Discoveries sof raw materials here in the United States will be made in the coming summer when mining is to claim attention. Prosperity will be en- joyed through the coming holiday season and the first month of the new year will be most encouraging ,. TJoo,o ic a,, o,ril t,orto,,f fo, Iiol1,-, ary Is which seems to presage a serious economic crisis to be re- flected in this country.
 National Issues: Desperate meas ures are foreseen as likely to be tried by totalitarian powers and wise caution in word and action i5 enjoined. Subversive influences will be exercised in high places. Treach- cry is foretold in a diplomatic in- cident Danger is seen in growth If prejudices affecting naturalized citi- zens who will be unjustly suspected of disloyalty '''''','.
 Persons whose birthday itS is have the augury of a year of ex- citement and perhaps anxiety, A fair amount Of good fortune is promised
 Children born on this day may be highstrung and difficult to di- rect. These subjects of the Artlier probably will be original in their ideas and exceedingly gifted.
 Copyright, 1940)
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IdSC o4iCJ began to ask question as to what had happened at the State De- partment. Specifically. they asked questions of Rreckinridge Long, As sistant Secretary of State, in charge Of passport visas. In fact, they made life so miserable for the placid MT. Long that Long even complained to the President that he had ap- pointed a committee of trouble makers.
 At this point MT Mcdonald and other members of his committee stormed down to Washington with fire in their eyes and demanded that matters be strengthened out. Accordingly, Roosevelt asked Under Secretary of State Welles and So- licitor General Riddle to investi- gate They held a meeting with irate committee members and Breck- inridge Long, at which Welles was dunafounded at the State Depart ment's sabotage of the Refugee Committee.
 But, Breck," he said, addressing the Assistant Secretary of State, "only Is refugees admitted in three and half months, out of 65l? How do you explain that?"
 MT. Breckenridge Long figeted and sputtered. He had no explana- ton.
 In the. end, Roosevelt assured his committee that from now on their recommendations would be acted upon without three and a half months dalay.
 BRITISH CHILDREN
 Whether this happens. or not, re mains to bc seai For slast srnmeri
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Daily Lessons in English v. v L. GORDON

WORDS OFTEN NdIsUsED Say He in an
  A as n as principal last syllable. OFTEN MISSPEILED Exlort H Exorbiant; biting, astringent STUDY Use word three and Let
  rootlKe sending from the emitting ri-zom I in o n HOME sylable).
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20 YEARS AGO fME {rfm EMPIRE
DECEMBER ?. l9co

Lodge be
 
  the first AS of funds Franklin of Christian Holy Trinity Cathedral southbound the Christians the Territory. Douglas
  Helenthal.
 Mining received registers Included D. Bit Gerald Bears Nos mill claims M, Captain It. Bit and Wit
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY

DECEMBER 2 Harry M. Sabin Mrs. Marcus Jenson Frank Behrends George B. Grigsby Bert Ruotsala
 Svend Thorpe Mildred Kendler
 Joan Hudon Mrs. Victor Johnson George Converse William Sperling A. J. Ficken Jr. Elizabeth Rekosh
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IlODLNN LIiuOLIIL ROBERTA LEE

wedding ceremony parents of the bride and bridegroom arrive?
 A
 is dancing usually given?
 A. usually daughter-in-laV'
 C. permissible between the acts play? A. Yes provided before begins
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LOOK and LEARN sAy C. GORDON

l. What onomatopoeic words? 2. what Gentle book of the Bible named Orleans? 4. a person 5
 ANSWERS
 pronounced the thing sgniied BUZZ, HISS SPLASH 2.
 3. United s 5. Washington
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pany had been linked up economl- ally with Hitler.
 Copyright, 1940, by United Fea-
 ture Syndicate, Incl
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SURRENDER LARGE FORGE
 |5 REPORTED
Diner Fascist Troops Said to Be in Rapid Retreat
 Leaving Supplies
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his afternoon says the Italian forces are retreating in disorder and one
 fter another the Italian columns are abandoning their positions and eaving behind all sorts of equip nent in large quantities.
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AUTOMOBILE OWNERS
 ATTENTION

The l941 Automobile License Plates are now available and on sale at the office of the City Clerk. Inasmuch as you must equip your car with the new plates by Janu- ary l, why not purchase same now and avoid the last minute rush?
 H. J. TURNER,
 adv. City Clerk. <
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Washington Merry
 Go-Round

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The DalIy Alaska Empire guaran- tees the largest daily circulation of' any Alaska newspaper.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-02

Fifty percent the $65 900 be subscribed locally cold plant had
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Try a classified ad in The Empire
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-02

Reports from London become and more definite that the five battleships of the King George class are in commission with the British
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-02

Whether this happens. or not, re- mains to beseai For slast summer
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-02

Secretary of the Elks Lodge J. A. Davis announced completed for the annual memorial service be held day William R. Garster and James McCloskey were on
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-24
by Bruce Cation :.
The Inside Track in WASHINGTON

pers have it that the crash was
caused by sabotage; sabotage Is
supposed due to German agents,
who acted because Lundeen was al
legedly being trailed by G-men on
suspicion of fifth column activity.
Fact is that Lundeen wasn't un-
Ger investigation at all. Attorney
General Jackson made this clear
at a recent press conference. Later,
j. Edgar Hoover announced flatly
that the G-men weren't investigat-
ing Lundeen at the time of the
crash. hadn't investigated him pre-
viously and are not now Investigate
ing either Lundeen's reccSd or the
crash itself.
The crash remains a puzzle.
Aeronautics Board men have heard
the sabotage story, but so far have
uncovered nothing at all to sub
stantiate it.
MUNITIONS PAINS
Munitions makers make money,
but they also collect headaches
sometimes. Sample is the case OF
a midWeStern manufacturer who
got a government order for shells
very much against his will.
This man runs a farm equipment
company. During the last war his
firm retooled its plant and made
shells: it was left high and dry by
the armistice, and by the time it
shifted back to peacetime produc-
ton found its rivals had taken its
customers. War profits were lost
in the ensuing hard times.
Now the firm makes tractors.
1t still has on its payroll, how
ever, two or three hundred of the
men who worked for it in the last
war, and the army recently offered
it another order for shells. The
order is big enough, and the price is
okay-but the boss remembers his
experience last time, and doesn't
want a repeat performance. With
the draft industry" clause law, he
is taking the contract, regardless.
What he'd like to do is make
ldIlkS. lIdG uOWl HIS dlley, SiiCe
he ordinarily makes tractors.
He may BE able to find bit of
silver lining; there's some chance
he can make few tanks with
part of his force-just enough to
keep his hand in so that he'll still
have soma tractor making facilities
around the place when the time
comes.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-24
THE STRATEGY OF TERROR
BROWNS BRITISH CHILDREN

1t is next to impossible to read without
a surge of anger of the merciless torpedo
ing, without warning of a British refugee
ship carrying children, women and aged
persons on voyage to safety from
bombs and war terrorism.
1t is hard in the face of such coward
I ly, inhuman thing to maintain the de-
tached, dispassionate viewpoint that
should be Americas in relation to Eu-
ropes war. Germany has, indeed, proved
herself mad dog let loose upon the
world.
! This very madness may prove her un-
doing.
The death of babies in the storm tossed
! Atlantic was undoubtedly Just part of
the German strategy of terror" by
which the Nazs seek first to soften
their enemies before actually coming to
military grips with them. Since the war
/, started, Hitler has pursued this strategy
without pause. He has bombed cities and
refugee columns on land, he has killed
more civilians than soldiers in recent
weeks of the war, he has issued propagan-
da designed to inspire fear and trem-
bling in his foes. And now, as a crown
ing achievement, his submarine COM
mander has sent to the bottom of the
sea a merchant ship crowded with ref
+. ugee children, women and non-combat-
ants.
3, The strategy of terror" proves far bet
ter than anything else could how the
Germans have deceived themselves about
the national British character.
Women and children in doomed life
boats from the torpedoed refugee ship
died singing Rule Brittana" Hitler
should remember that-and from it draw
a true estimate of the character of the
people he is making war on He will not,
however, and therein may lie the reason
for his eventual defeat.
Sinking of the refugee ship will not
cause the British to give up the fight. 1t
will, rather, furnish them the one thing
that is normally lacking in the British
character in the early stages of warfare
A desire for vengeance. Not fear, but
a blind fury which will drive them to
deeds of heroic daring, may very we'll
be the result for the British of this ocean
atrocity.
Germany will pay, and pay dearly,
for the lives of those British children.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-24
OUTLAWED COMMUNISTS

Most Californians, and practically all
old-tlme Imperial Valley residents, feel
like voicing a fervent amen to action
by the state legislature in outlawing the
Communist party from the ballot in this
state.
We in Imperial Valley found out years
ago that the Communist party was moth
ing but vehicle for sabotage and revolu-
tion. The rest of California sceffed at
us for long time calling US red baiters
and vigllantes. But we had heard the
Communists testify, cut of their own
mouths, that their intention was to breed
revolution and overthrow the govern
.ment of this country. We could not for
get that they said in 1929 that thev in
tended to start their revolt in our own
valley.
We see no threat to free speech. no hint
or persecution, in the law refusing Com
'munlst candidates place on the Cali
lorna ballot. We have always had laws
against murder, and it is mass murder
the Communists attempt to foster. Ger
tainly there IS no danger to the nations
concepts Of freedom in law which pre-
vents the would-be killers from hiding
behind the screen of official recognition
,that goes with place on the ballot.
The Communists should have been ont
..lawed long ago. 1t is cheering that the
rest of the state, at last, has come around
TO the viewpoint we in Imperial Valley
have had for so long
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-24
by Willis Thornton
Salute to Americas S Defenders

picture of nation rising from
lethargy and the quiet pursuits OF
peace to meet in all its strength
any menace which a turblAnt world
may offer.
Modern war has destroyed the dis
tinction between civilian and SOL
dier as never before. Ask the wo-
men and children of London. Ask
the middle-a9ed air raid marshalS
of Berlin or Birmingham. Ask any
citizen of any of the belea guered
countries of Europe. or Asia.
We are all in this together. And
as the men of one branch of the
service salute proper authority in
other branches. recognizing the
unifying principle that all are part
of single defense force, so we who
remain for the present in civilian
life salute you who go to become
the first line of defense.
1t would be idle to promise that
you shall under no circumstances
lose anything by the year or more
you give to your country. To many
it may we'll mean real sacrifice.
Every effort is being made to make
those sacrifices as infrequent and
as light as possible.
But on the other hand, many who
apply themselves to this new life
with a will may make gains by it.:
there is improved health. the know
ledge of how to cooperate and
work with others. direct promotion,
training in useful trades, assacia-
tions and friendships with men from
all regions, a bigger, broader view
of the responsibilities of being an
American. These may be won by
those who don khaki with the re-
solve to treat it as an opportunity
as we'll as duty.
You are going out to do your job.
We promise to do ours. Together
we shall make America strong,
ready to play her part in the world
with honor and without fear.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-24

We. Americans who remain be-
hind at our regular jobs and affairs,
salute you. Americans who are leav-
ing all that to learn to defend the
land we love.
regulars. voluteers, National
Guardsmen. national army con-
scripts. men of the army, navy and
marine corps. we salute you! Though
YOU enter now specialized field
of national defense, that of learn
ing how to master machine wea-
pons and the tactics of 1910, you
are not apart from us.
We are all parts of a great mosaic
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-24
NO INVESTIGATION
OF CRASH OR SENATOR
barbs

Pasadena woman claims n eW
altitude record for women" The
mark will probably stand until
some woman sees another with the
same hat as her own.
London is scarcely healthy
place at the moment, even though
one has only to step outside to
get his daily iron.
Learning that the Great Lover
Barrymore left his profile on the,
cement in front of HollyWood's
Chinese Theater, lot of husbands
think it served him right.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-24
Did You Know?

Charles H. Baer, of Seattle, Wash,
grew a lemon that measured 16
inches in circumference.
A flock of 300 sheep can be
handled by Well-trained collie
dog.
Bloodhounds have been credited
with following a trail for as long
as 80 hours.
The Australian koala bear never
drinks, but obtains moisture from
the eucalyptus leaves which are
its diet.
Artichokes have the reputation
of being one of the aristocrats of
the vegetable kingdom.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-24

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24.-One of
the New Deals subtlest campaign
plans went sour when a federal
judge in Illinois slapped mo talk
ing" order on the grand jury in
vestigation into the affairs of the
Union Electric Co.
Union Electric was accused of
having raised and used a vast
slush fund, to the corruption of
politics in Missouri and adjacent
areas Union is a subsidiary of North
American, one of the bigger hold
ing companies: and while there is no
Wendell Willkie money in either
outfit, the investigation (Which be-
gan about fortnight ago. looked
like the best chance in the world
to spread word of the evils of
utilities and utility holding COM
panies all over the front pages.
But it hasn't happened. Judge
Brieggle. before whom the grand
jury is convening at Springfield.
ILL.,, started by ordering the names
of witnesses kept secret. He forbid
witnesses or government officials
to make any statement about any
angle of the affair until the case is
finished. AS a result the big expose
is taking place behind tightly clos
ed doors.
NO INVESTIGATIONS
OF CRASH OR SENATOR
Queerest tale to go the rounds
here in many moon is the one
now being whispered in connection
with the Pennsylvania Central Air
lines crash which killed Senator Err
nest Lundeen of Minnesota. Whis-
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-24
THOUGHTS for the Day

1t is not for kings, Lemuel it is not for kings to
drink wine; nor for princes strong drink Lest they
drink, and forget the law and pervert the judgment
Of any of the afflicted-Proverbs 3l45
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-24

Movie applause divided between
Roosevelt and Willkie." This form
of poll means little, however, T
in New Jersey mosquitoes would
come out ahead.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-24

A CALIFORNIA; sheriff, fishing,
brought up two bicycles on his first
two casts. An interesting prospect
for anyone who cares to go fishing
for bike.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-24
MEMBER

MEMBER
American Newspaper Pub
fishers Association. NatiOnai
Editorial Association. Call
fOrnia Newspaper PUBLISH
erS Association.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-24
Uranium Crackers

Five Definitions
Here are five definitions, each
followed by a choice of words. all
of them beginning with the letters
"epi.' Can you pick out the word
which fits each of the definitions?
IA memorial inscription on a
tomb or monument is an ca epi-
graph; (bD epitaph; Co epistle;
I'd episperm.
"A lover of good food is called
an ca epicarp; CD epicycle; tc)
epicure; (d) epicene.
3-The cartilage which covers the
upper part of the larynx in the
act of swallowing is the ca epiglot-
tis; (b) epizoan: (c) epilogue; CD
epicranium.
"A summary or abridgement
is called an (a) epithet; tb) epi-
soie; Co episcopal; td epitome.
5-A verse or phrase with witty
turn is called an ta) epidemic. (.
(b) epigenesis; (c) epilptic; Cd
epigram.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-24

Answers
1-(b) A memorial inscription is
an epitaph.
2-(c) A lover of good food is
an epicure.
3-ta) The cartilage which covers
the upper larynx in the act Of swal-
lowing is the epiglottis.
4-(d) A summary or abridge-
ment is an epitome.
sd A verse or phrase with a
witty turn is an epigram.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-24

Now the purpose of this advertlsement-and of
all those which will follow it, week after week, in
this space-is to help you stay free. This series has
no other purpose
A dictator must have his spies and his secret
police to learn what is going on SO that he may put
do Nn rebellion and make his rule absolute.
A dictator must know what foods and styles
and services are available, SO that he can decide
what the people may eat and wear and do
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-24
Famous Sayings

Wine invents nothing; it only tatles. 1t lets out
auu secrets.-Scher.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-24
- OUR
COUNT RY

Fourteenth of "a articles on
Our Country written exclu-
siyely for NEA Service and the
Post Press by the nations most
famous authors.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-24

said this was an advertisement 1t is that be-
cause it tells you what certain product" does
for you. The product is your newspaper.
Your newspaper helps you every day to get the
most out OF life. But your newspaper asks no
favors no special consideration. 1t does want your
continued support and your understanding of how
it plays part in protecting your freedom
NOTE: The Newspaper Publishers Committee speaking through
chairman bring these ADVERTISE
each Tuesday Clubs patriotic societies. bs-
individuals who would like them
by writing Business Office of this newspaper.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-24
Living -.
andEoting
By NORMAN CHANDLER
Chairman Nswspopss Publishers Committee

L you. 1t concerns your way OF
and your pocketbook.
Forget me, if you like. I am {
the spokesman for committe
publishers, of which the publisht
your newspaper is a member.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-09-24

to spend buys you the necessities and luxures of
life You must know values and where to find
them, or else you will go broke or miss many of
the satisfactions of living free life
SO, again, in your newspapers, there is a con-
stant flow of another kind of news-the ADVERTISE
ments by which merchants and manufacturers and
Others tell you about their goods.
The Valley settler. (Palmer, Alaska) 1937-195?, 1940-11-15

KINGS SAIL TO. VISIT 80: =:
lr end hrs viking Sr. left
yesterday to sal on the Yukon,
for Seattle who're they Will visit
their daurlltor Juno and othor
ro1otiV33. They plan to return
January 4.
The Valley settler. (Palmer, Alaska) 1937-195?, 1940-11-15

DO2SEyS RETURN F3o3: STA ms
Dr.. and YRS Dorsey and two sons
who have been visiting IL the
States the last couple OF ~orths
returned today.
The Valley settler. (Palmer, Alaska) 1937-195?, 1940-11-15

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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-27
MACHINE GUN SHOOTS
ONLY SPOT OF LIGHT
BUT IT IS EFFECTIVE

ASsOeIated Press Feature SerVieeD
LARAMIE, Wyo., June ga
machine gun which shoots beams
of light instead of bullets is the
new, economical way they're
turning out expert machine gun
marksmen at the University of
Wyoming R.O.TC.
Major Malcolm E. Craig of the
teaching staff described the de-
vice as a telescope with small
light behind it. When the trigger
is pulled, the light strikes the tar
get instead of a bullet.
Major Craig has built sound
box for simplifying the noise of
machine gun fire to make prac-
tice realistic.
Two minutes of rapid fire in
real shooting requires 1000
rounds of 80 caliber costing
S31.45. The army allots only 610
roundabout a minute of rapid
fire-to train gunner. But
Wyoming's recruits can fire the
beam gun as much as they please,
and there is no wear on the fir
ing apparatus. The gun was de-
veloped by the major and other
army officers upon basic ideas
advanced by Capt. Charles H.
Coates, now of San Francisco. It's
range is only 500 feet. but a
smaller target is used to COM
penSate for shortened range dis
lance.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-27

many appearances ct home plate.
One of his hits was a home run
with the bases loaded to start
the AS off with a lead in the
second inning.
Boston Red Sox captured the
odd-game of the series with De-
troit Tigers yesterday with a 3
to l triumph. Rookie Pitcher
John Corsica held the Bosox
scoIeless until the eighth inning,
but tired in that frame and gave
up four hits and three runs in the
final stanza.
In the National League, the
Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadel-
phia Phillies split a doublehead-
er, the Phillies taking the first
game, to 2, both getting seven
hits. In the nightcap, the BUGS
garnered IA safeties off four
Philly pitchers and successfully
held their opponents in check to
win. IL to 6.
Rain caused postponement of
the Standardization doublehead-
er and the only other game
scheduled being a night contest
between St. Louis and New York.
Results of the games follow:
nNaEDTrHN EArITE
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-06-27
SOX WILL ENGAGE
HOMESTEAD JULY a
TRAVEL THERE FOR BASE.
BALL AND SOFTBALL CON-
r TESTS AT CELEBRATION

Key Vests Blue Sox. base
ball and softball teams. are
scheduled to play Homestead
teams, at Homestead, Thursday,
July 4th, in connection with an
all-day celebration being held in
that city in connection with the
breaking of ground for the Grip
pied Children's Hospital and
School to take place that day.
A number of Key Westers are
planning to accompany the team
to Homestead to partake of the
free barbecue refreshments and
dancing, which will hold forth
following and during the base
ball and softball games.
Players who will make the trip
include G. Garcia, catcher; Mo-
lima and Gates, baseball pitchers,
and o. Ward and M. Arias, soft
ball pitchers; Castellano, first
base; P. Castro. second base; AL
bio Acevedo, third base; Amman
do Acevedo, shortstop; E. Ace
vedo, rightfield; J.. Garcia, cen
terrified; Gates or Molina, left
fled (when not pitching); Frank
Caraballo, manager and substitute
player.
Homestead teams will be pick
ed from the best players in the
South Miami and Homestead
areas.