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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-18
PIONEER SHOW
 ON TONIGHT All
 COLISEUM MOVIE

The Pioneers are sponsoring the movie feature tonight at the Coli scum. and receipts will be for a benefit fund. The feature is the Iones Family in Too Busy To Work
 When Dad Jones orders 40 cases Nf aspirin by mistake (instead of 40 bottles) he finds he needs them all for his own hilarious head- aches He and his famous Jones Family are more uproariously up- side down than ever before in this feature
 Jed Prouty, Spring Byington, Ken Howell, George Ernest, June Carl son, Florence Roberts and Billy Mahan are in their usual roles i., the family circle.
 Added laughs are guaranteed in this comedy (Which Otto Brewer drccted by the popular rough and u m b le comedienne. Joan Davis. Jean plays the Jcneses country cousin, Lolly, who comes to Maryland to park indefinitely with her relatives. The comiqueen soon takes over the household in her inimitable fashion and be- tween Dads laying and Mas leading role in the little thea trc, there's plenty of fun and ex- citemcnt.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-18
Chapel by Lake Welcome New
 Minister Sunday

To meet Willard E. Barrows, new minister for the Chapel-by the Lake, at Aux Lake, public wei come will be held Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Chapel.
 A social and reception will fol- low the welcome and all Glacier Highway residents are invited to attend
 Although the new minister VIII have his headquarters at the Cha pei. his ministry will be for the entire highway wherever it is wei come, it is announced.
 MT. BarroWs was sent here by the Presbyterian Board of Missions and was recently at Hansen, Ne braska
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-18
THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, FRIDAY. OCT IS. I94o
JEAN HER5H0LT
 K STARRED IN
 CAPITOL FEATURE
Meet Doctor Christian" Is Weekend Production
 Starting Tonight

Two romantic themes are par allaled in the Jean Hersholt star ring film. Meet Doctor Christian. based on the famous Doctor Christian" radio serial, which opens tonight at the Capitol for the week end feature. One, which concerns juvenile puppy love" is between the characters played by Jackie Moran and Marcia Mae Jones, while the other is the sincere but modest love-making between a small town druggist and the kindl- . physicians nurse, as played by Ro
 art Baldwin and Dorothy Lovett respectively.
 Meet Doctor Christian" isn't pri- marily a romantic film, although it does have it's tender moments. The major part of it's plot concerns the activities of a rural practitioner gho. despite numerous handicaps, s able to put the affairs of his community in order. During this process he becomes involuntariiy mixed up the the affairs of numer- GUS people, all of whom end up the better for his attentions
 Bernard Vorhaus directed the RKO Radio film, which was pro duced by William Stephens. The screenplay is by Ring Lardner Jr., Ian Hunter, and Harvey Gates from an original idea by Jack Nasty.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-18

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-18
Miss Marjorie She'll !s COmpIimented Today

Co-hcstesses this afternoon, Miss eS Lila Sinclair and Lillian Olson entertained with surprise lunch con at the Frank Olson resident e on Calhoun Avenue in honor Of the 18th birthday of Miss Marjorie Shell
 Invited to attend were Mrs. Ray Look and Misses Alice Powers, Kay McAllister, Beryl Marshall, Teresa Doogan. Pat Gullufson, Shirley Olds, Pat McAlister. Sophie Harris Bernice Mead, Gloria White, Hazel Fields and June Powers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-18
((( CAMP BEING
 SET UP AT HAYNES

To establish a CCC camp at Haines, the Forest Service vessel Forester left here this week with Junior Forester John H. Brilliant Senior Clerk Robert Duckworth Don Hagerty of the Office of h. dian Affairs and Horace Blood who is to be camp foreman.
 Mrs. Bernard Aikens, wife Of the Foresters skipper, is also mak- ing the trip. The. party is due back Sunday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-18
INDIAN AFFAIRS
 MEN RETURNING

Dr. Langdon White, Medical Di- rector of the Office of Indian Af- fairs for Alaska, and Ralph Mize, Assistant Mechanical Engineer, are due to return here on the steamer Alaska tomorrow from a trip on the boat Institute to Southeast AL aSka stations.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-18
MRS. GRAHAM RETURNING

Mrs. Wayne Graham. wife Of the driver of. the oil truck for p B. Femmer, accompanied by her child, is a passenger aboard the Tongass for Juneau Mrs. Maxine Kelso, sister of Mrs. Graham, is also coming north on the Tongass
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-18
Rusty NaiI' Matinee Is
 On Saturday

It is rusty nail matinee to- morrow at the Capitol.
 No, that is not the name of the feature, but any child taking rusty nails. picked up from the streets will be admitted free to see the regular features.
 Incidentally, the boy or girl talk ing the largest number of rusty nails will receive cash prize O. $2 and the runner-up will receive $1 as second prize
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-18
IS COMING HOME

Mrs. w. H. Robinson, who has been south for several months, IS returning to her Juneau home aboard the 'Tongass. ea
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-18
PUMP MAN SOUTH

F
 c. p Cummins of the Worthing- ton Pump and Machinery Con- pany, arrived from Fairbanks on the PAA Electra and left on yes terday's Clipper for his headquar- ters in Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-18
IS JUNEAU BOUND

Mrs. Louis Garrett, who has been in the States for several weeks vis- iting, is northbound on the Ton gass.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-18
AT ST. ANN'S

Slim Covieh was admitted to St Ann's Hospital today and is re- ceiving medical treatment
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-18

The Daily Alaska Empire guaran- tees the largest daily circulation o any Alaska newspaper.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-20
A HEALTHIER PEOPLE

The battle against disease continues with many signs of success. The gains more than offset the losses in 1889. From the figures of life insurance companies it appears that the death rate slight Iy lower than in 1888 which in turn was low record
 Cancer, diabetes and diseases of the coronary arteries are the most discouraglng factors, for they are the three ailments which claimed victims in 1889 than previously If full account is taken of the shift in age distribution of the population however tbe toll of these three diseases is not so great as appears Diseases of the heart remain the largest single cause of death but their toll did not set any new high record in 1939 -
 The brighter side is abundantly compensating. The tuberculosis death rate at a new low, and stands at just about one-half of what it 10 years ago. Deaths from the communicable diseases of childhood dropped 34 percent from 138, and were 79 percent below 10 years ago. Pneumonia deaths declined to new low figure did those from in- fantile diarrhea. One of the most -ercouraging trends of all is the record low Figure for maternal deaths in childbirth which are now 60 percent below decade ago.
 Contrary to the impression of reviyified temperance organizations the death rate from al- cohosm dropped 20 percent from 1898 and was only third of that registered 10 years earlier.
 These figures are not for the whole population but for 17OO0O00 policyholders in one company. The number is so great, however and their distribution general that the figures probably reflect the na- tional picture rather faithfully. The clear impli- cation of the statistics is of great progress public health.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-20

ls
 tons will actually be made available even if shipping difficulties overcome.
 How much oil be obtained from Russia IS also uncertain. Total Russian exports to all countries in 1888 amounted only to 100000 tons. The Econ omist believes that although Russia could theoreti- cally supply Germany with much as 100000 tons year, under present conditions more than 100000 is improbable "The export of between 5OO0000 and 10O00O00 tons of oil from country where petrol has been ratoned in the capital for years, and which is at war, is very unlikely"
 Just what are Germanys present oil import needs is matter of conjecture The requsitioning of 5000 tons of lubricatng oil from the Czech rail- way system is probably to be read less as sign of immediate shortage than vigorous defensive measure against a possible danger. Nevertheless, even before September the shortage of good lubri- cants in Germany reported to have made necessary
 reduction train speed, thus further aggravating the freght-car shortage Probably the most that can be said is that under present conditions of limit ed warfare the German oil situation is precarous. An accentuation of the land might prove decisive
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-20
Must the Mails Go Through?
Philadelphia Record)


 The U. s. Government sent indignant notes to Great Britain the search of the U. s. mails.
 The British replied in effect that we could go climb a tree
 Still indignant apparently the United States has decided to c,.mb tree It has now officially barred package mail from the airnes the British will have less for opening American mail.
 We can't imagine more pointless controversy with a less constructive outcome
 We don't see why the United States had to pro- test in the first place. And after the British refused to heed the protest, don't why it was nec- essary for the U S. to change the postal regulations to conform with British policy which hold to be violation of our rights.
 Wouldn't it have been simpler and more sensible if our Government had just reported that the Brit ish were searching armail and sezing some of it. and warned our users of airmal that their letters and packages were subject to the risks of British air blockade?
 After a the British control the places where the transatlantic planes must stop Since Britain is at war it isn't surprising that the British search mail to Germany. We may not like that but there isn't anything much we can do about it. short of adopting one dizzy suggestion that the mail be carried in warships.
 We think the public would rather suffer the inconvenience caused by British interference than see the Government engage in futile note sending.
 As things have worked out however are sending and lowing to British interference in stead of taking choice between those alternatives.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-20
OIL FOR GERMANY

Germany's oil imports in 1898 amounted to about 5,0O000O tons. For the maintenance even of this peacetime rate Germany can now look thanks to the British blockade, only to Rumania and Russia.
 Rumania had promised to supply 10000 tons in January. which would have been at the rate of nearly 16o000O tons year. Last month less than 300o0 tons, however were reported as forthcoming. Part of the failure owing to the lack of tank cars poor railway connections and the freezing of the Danube and the January performance cannot be regarded indicative of what may be achieved in the months to More serious is the lack of assurance. in view of the current struggle between Germany and the Allies in Rumana, that 100000
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-20
Horoscope The stors incline
 but do rot compel
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21
 There is an aspect today that presages transition. It is likely that dictators will demand even more than usual of those who represent them. The stars encourage sacri- flee for the sake of peace and seem to indicate that great concessions will be made This is lucky day for heads of business.
 Heart and Home: Women are we'll directed by the stars today. It is favorable date for romance since girls may be able to make the most of their charms. Sym pathy and understanding are en- couraged in the family circle where comforts of home will be more ap- preciated than in the past.
 Business Affairs: In the world of trade good news will stimulate confidence, and there will be much healthy enterprise. Commerce with South America will assume unu- sual phases that are profitable to the United States. Contracts signed today should be lucky since they will be the result of careful con- sideration. Women may be in- clined to seek the learned pro- fessions more and more. Better salaries for secretaries are yindi- cated.
 National Issues: Whispering pro- paganda will be rampant among political groups at this time. Pub lie officials will be subjected to gossip.
 International Affairs: Sympathy for Finland will be epressed in prac- tical ways which will cause Stalin to criticize the foreign policy of the United States Conditions will continue to become worse in Rus sia where purges of many sorts will be felt. Economic strain will be most severe in Europe where scanty food rations will undermine health in three countries
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of good fortune. Increase in expenses will be noticed by young married per sons who may expect an enlarged family circle.
 Children born on this day may be charming in personality and lovable in their natures. These subjects of Pisces are often dar- lings of the gods, lucky all through fife.
 Copyright, 1940)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-20
DAILY LESSONS
 IN ENGLISH
By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say, Will you please shut up?" Say, will you please keep quiet?"
 Often Mispronounced: Syringe. Pronounce sir-inj, both is as in it, accent first syllable.
 Often Mispelled: Wholesome; re- tain the after the l.
 Synonyms: Naughty, mischievous, disobedient, wayward
 Word Study: "Use word three times and it is yours. Let us in- crease our vocabulary by master ing one word each day Today's word: Somnolent; sleepy; drowsy; inclined to sleep. (Pronounce first o as in on, second as in no, ac- cent first syllable). T remember him as a lazy, rather somnolen youth
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-20
Campaign
 Issue|sput
 Up.(anada
Only Choice of Best Gov ernment 10 Continue
 War Is Involved

OTTAWA, Feb. 20. Defense Minister Norman Rogers holds that the only outstanding issue in the Canadian Federal election cam 1aign is the choice of the best government to continue Canada's var effort.
 Rogers said in Dominion- wide radio broadcast that the Mac Kenzie King government is ask Ing for a vote of confidence.
 The Defense Minister discussed in detail the work of the govern nent since the outbreak of war. He said that the rations of the Canadian military were more var led than those of any other mili- sary force, and that the health record of the Canadian forces con- pared favorably with those of the armies of the United Kingdom and the United States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-20
M o D E R N ETIQUETTE
 By Roberta Lss

O. Shouldn't a man remove hIS topcoat before starting down the aisle of a church or theater?
 A. Yes. He should never go down the aisle disrobing He should re- move the coat and place it across his arm before starting down the aisle. Should he forget to do SO, then wait until he reaches his row of seats.
 o. Who should carry on the conversation when two persons have just been introduced?
 A. It is the duty of the one who did the introducing to lead the other two into conversation.
 Q. Which is preferable for business letter, Dear Sirs or Gentlemen?
 A. "Gentlemen" is the preferred form
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-20
Kennedy Off,
 bosfon Clinic

NEW YORK, Feb. 20.-Ambassa- Tor to Great Britain, Joseph Ken ledy, was scheduled to leave New York by train for Boston this af- ,ernoon where he will undergo a physical examination. -aA <
 Ambassador Kennedy returned to he United States in December for personal report to President Roo- evelt. He is to leave Saturday to resume his post at the Court of St. James.
 At the clinic the Ambassador will lndergo what was described as a outline physical checkup. He has oeen under treatment for minor itomach disorder since arriving in he United States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-20
Breakdown in the East
(NeW York Times)


 The admission from Tokyo that the joint Russo Japanese boundary commission has found it m- possible to reach agreement and has therefore dsbahded marks the collapse of hopes Of thorough going settlement of differences between the two nations. The commission was set up early in the month to fix, and for all, the boundary be- tween Manchoukuo and Outer Mongolia--that is, between the Japanese and Russian spheres of infu- in Northeastern Asia At the same time two other major disputes settled, Japan making final payment behalf of Manchoukuo for the Chinese Eastern Railway and Russia extending the important Japanese fishing rights in Siberian waters.
 The implications of the breakdown of the boun- diary negotiations not wholly clear. What is important however, is the fact that the predictions (largely emanating from Tokyo of, closer Russo Japanese relations, and comprehensive pact, have been disappointed for the present Further more although Japan by completing payment for the Chinese Eastern Railway no longer has this a bargaining point against the Russians, there is nothing to prevent the latter from withdrawing their quid pro quo-the Siberian fishing rghts-after the current year
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-20
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. C. Gordon

1. What insect is well-known paper maker?
 2. Why does a notary public write the date that his commission expires on a document he attests? 3. What is the meaning of the word Messiah?
 4. What metal is the best con- ductor of electricity?
 5. What city is the center of the aluminium industry in the Unit ed States?
 ANSWERS
 | The hornet
 2. To prevent misuse of notar- ial seals by persons who no longer hold commissions.
 3. The annointed one. 4. Silver.
 g. Pittsburgh.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-20
Museums visitor Book Reads
 ike TraveIogue

Visitors from ten States signed heir names in the guest book of he Territorial Museum today. re- ainding attendants of -..mid- ummer tourist rush.
 States represented today includ- d Washington, Oregon, Iowa. Ari- ona, Texas, California, Montana. Missouri and Colorado.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-20
OO YEARS AGO LO hs. TIE EXPIRE
FEBRUARY 20, 1920

FEBRUARY 20, 1920
 Rear Admiral Robert E. Perry, U. s. Navy, retired, the discoverer of the North Pole, died in the naval hospital in Washington, D. C., of pernicious anaemia. He was 64 years old.
 A landing place for airplanes in or near Juneau was wanted by the Army aviators who intended to make a trip to Alaska in tn e spring and a committee consisting of Allen Shattuck, z. M. Brad ford Charles Goldstein, B. D. Stewart and w. S. Pullen made a trip of investigation to look at sites.
 The people in towns to tn C Westward and in the Interior were all excited over the prospective oil boom by reason of the passage of the new oil and coal land bill
 News from the Westward was that one of the heaviest snow storms ever known there visited Valdez over the weekend and prac- tically buried houses and stores.
 Peter Jelich left on the Ala meda for Ketchikan, where he was to open a restaurant.
 Clarence c. Nichols, wharfinger for the Pacific Steamship Com pany, was having built a boat 32 feet long to be used for pleasure, which the boys had already christ ened the Admiral Junior"
 J. w. Kirkland was getting bis gasboat in shape near the end of Twelfth Street, to be launched as soon as the tide was high enough.
 Weather; highest 28, lowest 27, cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-20
KARNES RETURNS

Territorial Commissioner of Edu- cation Anthony E. Karnes returned to Juneau today on the Northland after routine administrative visit to Petersburg, Wrangell, and Ket- chikan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-20

Senator Bridges of New Hampshire proposes that limits be placed upon speeches at the Republican National Convention. Or, better yet why not just have the speakers get up and point whoever they want nominated?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-20

We notice in MT. Aritas statement that the original China incident" has now attained the di mensions of China affair" If the thing lasts another year two it may yet become serious misunderstanding.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-20

Solf links call the ball players this time of the year as they pre- pare for the coming major league campaign. Here is Wes Terrell, former star pitcher of the Ameri- can loop who will make a come back try with the Brooklyn Dodg- CTS this year. Wes is shown at
 St. Petersburg, Fla.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-20
HGbby
 Birthday

The Empire extends congratula- tions and best toishes today, their birthday annioersary, to the fol- lot0ing:
 FEBRUARY 20
 Keith G. Wildes Skipper MacKinnon
 Don Parson
 Johnnie Harris Jr.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-20

best known bird eagle stuffed and reposng limb the office of the postmaster at Tampa F capable of through with all the and dignity worthy bird know "Bady the model for the emblem the United States cns currency, bonds. Odd Isn't It?
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-26

] that gets rid Of the causes.
7 Of War.'
THUS, England's good friends
j the Communists, are taking
advantage. OF her distress to de.
mand her submission to the Soviet
/ Union.
And communism WILL no doubt
triumph In England as result Of
this stupid war.
MOreover-if the war continues
long enough communism will
triumph over all Europe.
II we get in the war communism
will triumph in America, too
which Is not exactly what the
average American expects when hs
observes the war spirit being
sedulously worked up by our good
friends from alien lands in moving
pictures and over the radio.
But that Is exactly what the
average innocent American Is
going to get.
And the cross-the little white
cross over the newly made grave
marks the spot where he is going
to get IL.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1940-12-26
Yu|etide Truce
Ends; Channel
Raider Seen
BY ROBERT G. NIXON
Init News service staff Correspondent

LONDON, Dec. 26.-The Christ
mastide truce" in aerial warfare
between Britain and Germany APP
parently ended this afternoon
when anti-aircraft guns on Eng
lands southeast coast roared at an
approaching enemy bomber,
The raiding aircraft zoomed to-
ward the coast shortly after mid
day. AS soon as the ground guns
went into action, the attacking
plane turned back Immediately.
Meanwhile. it was revealed that
the Christmas season brought per-
feet invasion weather" to the
Straits of Dover.
AS result, yesterday and today
Britain's heavily armed guards
aong the entire Channel coast
were doubled against the POSSIBLE
ity of lightning German thrust.
REACHES COMBED
Picked British troops, armed
with Bren guns and other au-
tomato weapons, com b e d the
beaches for any sign of suspicious
activity and watched every cleft
and assure on the white cliffs
along the coast.
Still others constantly scanned
the channel and the Dover Straits,
while patroling planes kept a
careful and continuous lookout.
All coastal traffic was halted at
the barricades and every vehicle
was searched meticulously.
But in London. unaware Of the
great precautions that were being
enforced. thousands of civilians
happily celebrated Boxing Day
Britain's traditional post Christ
mas holiday. set aside for CEN
turtles as the day for opening
Christmas boxes.
REMINISCENT OF PEACE
Thankful that the unofficial
aerial truce, now apparently at an
end, had brought them two con-
secutive nights of respite from
NaZi air attacks the greatest holi-
day throngs since the beginning Of
the war damned Londons west
end streets.
Great queues of pleasure-bent
people lined up outside all motion
picture houses and theaters and
London restaurants teemed with
soldiers. sailors and airmen, add
ing color and gaiety to the holiday
crowd
The single Christmas action in
the air involved a lone Nazi ma
chine which flew over the Orkney
Islands, off the upper tip of Scot
land. apparently on a reconnais-
sance mission. 1t was shot down
by fighters of the British naval
air arm, and its crew of four
taken prisoner.