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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-06
Victory in Economic War
Cleveland Plain Dealer)

Cleveland Plain Dealer)
 A member of the general staff in the worlds strangest has reported major victory to his superior officers the British House of Commons. The general is Ronald R. Cross Minister of Economic Warfare who says Germany is today feeling the pinch of the blockade and embargo as greatly as imperial Germany felt the blockade in 1916 If this is true it is a major victory in the economic war of attrition which far, at any rate, has taken the place of the old fashioned method of military campaigning.
 There are reasons, aside from those advanced by Cross for believing that his assertion is not just wshful thinking effort to bolster civilian morale. Germany's drastic efforts to build up her military machine before the war involved great hardship on the German people. The guns instead of butter" philosophy of Hermann Goerings Four Year Plan, carried out under the self-imposed re- strictions of economic selfsufficency had put the German people on war basis as far consumers goods was concerned before the first gun fired It is secret that Hitler failed to make Germany the little mans paradise which he glibly prom ised in the early days. For the man in the street Hitler turned out to be the little man who wasn't there" The imposition of ratoning cards week before the started in Poland calling for limited diet showed that
 Germanys plight however, does not that the nation will collapse by the middle of next week not be improved from any of the sources now avail able to Germany Russia cannot help The Ball. kans bring forth their supplies reluctantly only after much diplomatic bargaining and then the total is of little real value Germany may eventually be brought to her knees by this kind of warfare. But there is danger that before the end is reached the Nazis will make desperate thrust to break through. If they attempt it, it will be sign o weakness and signal that possibly the end is near
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-06
OUT OF THE PAST

Of editoriazing the ever present problem of war and how to avoid it, or peace and how to attain and guarantee it, there is no end But, somehow the vaunted power of the press" seems to have been singulary impoent thus far in help ing abolish this evil by and to mankind.
 Of all that has ever been written the subject by journalists, it to us that none has exceled the words of a great American whose 234th birthday anniversary was observed by his fellow -countrymen recently In l7SO while the American Revolution was still in progress this American wrote to an English friend Richard Price as follows:
 We make daily great improvements in natural, there is one I wish to see in moral philosophy; the discovery of a plan that would induce and oblige nations to settle their disputes without first cutting one anothe's throats. When will human reason be sufficiently improved to the advantage of this? When will be convinced, that even successful wars at length become misfortunes to those, who unjusty commenced them, and who triumphed blind y in their success not seeing all it's consequences Your great comfort and mine in this war is, that honestly and faithfully did everything in our power. to prevent it.e Adieu and believe me ever my dear friend yours. etc,
 B. FRANKLIN"
 Eight years later when Russia and Turkey were engaged in one of their wars, Franklin wrote to another friend, Benjamin Vaughn, saying:
 T regret the immense quantity of misery brought upon mankind by this Turkish war; and I am afraid the King of Sweden may burn his fingers by attack ing Russia.
 When will princes learn arithmetic enough to calculate if they pieces of anothers terri tory, how much cheaper it would be to buy them, Shan to make war for them, even though they were to give hundred years purchase?
 But, if glory cannot be valued, and therefore the for it cannot be subject to arithmetical calculation to show their advantage or disad- vantage at least for trade which have gain for their object, may be proper subjects for such computation; and trading nation as well as a single trader. ought to calculate the probabilities of profit and loss before engang in any considerable adventure
 This however nations seldom do, and have had frequent instances of their spending money in wars for acquiring securing branches of com- merce, than hundred years profit or the full en- joyment of them compensate"
 Perhaps when this latest holocaust which has overtaken Europe is ended and if and when America participates in building a more enduring peace one of its great contributions will be a common-sense approach to the solution of the problem based upon the principles enunciated by B, Franklin, printer publisher and practical idealist
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-06

Doc McIntire hasn't found him overweight these days. Probably not. The President cuts his rations from time to time at Doc McIn- tires suggestion. No protest.
 Across his bed are spread sev- eral newspapers, brought in by Secretary Steve Early. Some stories are marked for special attention. They go over a list of things to be done. In another half hour the President will dress, then go to the adjoining executive offices along connecting runway fully exposed to the chill air. He may be busy until midnight or later, with a brief interruption for an afternoon swim.
 Snow fell yesterday and city streets are a glare of white Vir- ginia and Maryland scrape the highways right up to the District line but so far as snow is con- cerned, Washington is on the con- servative side. It hasn't enough snow-removal equipment to brush a cat.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-06
Scandinavia on Trial
Cincinnati Enquirer

Diplomacy of the last week has centered on the ihree capitals of Scandinavia. All three countries, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark determined to remain neutral if at all possible. But they are equally determined to fight rather than let their territories be used by any belligerent.
 It is their misfortune to be located that they shut Russia off from the Atlantic and flank the northern coast of Germany. They endangered on both counts The Soviet Unions drive against Finland cannot be other than a threat to Sweden and Norway The peoples and governments of both states know this, but the governments in contrast to the peoples, proceeding cautiously, refusing to let their hostility to Communism obscure their vision of political and military realities.
 The Scandinavian countries also endangered by the fact that they command most of the ap- breaches to Cermanys coast line. If they allowed the British and French completely free hand in sending troops to Finland they might find their offensive against Germany. Sweden could easily become the battle-ground in which still Is in search of a fighting front.
 Denmark is perhaps in the most awkward spot of all, for there are German sea bases within sight of Danish soil Denmark is quite at the mercy of German military power, and yet is normally very dependent on the British market for her economic well-being Denmark's main peninsula Jutland would be an ideal advanced base for preventing enemy from penetrating the Baltic. Because of this the Danes have to exercise the most scrupulous to remain neutral. At any sign of unneutral conduct, they would expose themselves to occupation by one or the other power
 These geographic factors have conspired to make the Scandinavian states the center strategic plan ming and diplomatic intrigue And unless something happens to open up front in the Balkans or the Near East, it seems likely that the strain the Scandinavian Governments will continue.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-06
DAILY LESSONS
 IN ENGLISH
By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Say, T expect (merely implying belieD to go. and I anticipate Qook forward to with pleasure) having a gooc time"
 Often Mispronounced: Desperate Pronounce the a as in ray; prin- cipal accent follows the a.
 Often Misspelled: Eulogize. Ob- serve the GU and the z.
 Synonyms: Variety, variation, col lection, assortment, diversity.
 Word Study: use a word three times and 1t is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word Appellation; name or title christianity is with them geo. graphical, not a descriptive, appel lation. ."-Faber.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-06
GARNER LIMOUSINES

The worlds worst daily traffic jam is in full swing along Four teenth Street, off Pennsylvania This is the bottle-neck through which 40,000 government clerks pour in half an hour from North west Washington where the sal aried brackets live. Thirty street cars are deadlocked end to end loaded to the platforms with nine to-four- thirty ers.
 Rosy-faced Senator Byrd of Vir- ginia gets rosier still from a brisk walk in Rock Creek Park. Sena- tor McNary of Oregon strolls a natty path down Pennsylvania Ave- nue after breakfast at the Lee House. Vice-President Garner, at II or a little before, will be driv- en to the Senate office building in a shiny sleek official car so long he never would have dared to campaign in Texas in it-in the days when he had to campaign.
 Miles of frosty-toned chandeliers glow along miles of government corridors, row after row
 Noon time comes and Congress members dribble out of their off, fices for the roll call in chambers
 Washington is at work.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-06
Hcroscobe The stars incline
 but do not compel
WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY I

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY T
 Astrologers read this as a for tunate day, although severe storms may interfere with certain plans and retard transportation. There is an aspect stimulating to construc- tive projects in the United States Engineers and editors are likely tc profit under this sway which pres ages an unusual demand for theil services. The evening is lucky fol women, especially those past middle age.
 Heart and Home: News of ap- parent progress of dictators ir their aggressive plans will accent the blessings enjoyed in this coun- try of peace and progress. Domes- tic interests will gain in coming months when the custom of seek ing amusement in night clubs anc other places of diversion will be less popular than it has been il1 the past. Old traditions will be re- spected again and the home will be the center of much social life
 Business Affairs: The stock mar ket may be sensitive to war condi- tions today. Speculation may be most perilous as foreign securi- ties reflect new hazards. Domestic trade should be fair all through the month. Farmers may have cause to rejoice over government aid as food becomes of more and more concern in countries torn by war
 International Affairs: Propagan- da may assume new forms ano may engage persons in high posi- tions. The stars warn that in this country human termites will con tinue to bore deeply into govern ment foundations. While there will be amazing espionage in the Unit ed States, there should be avoid ance of unfounded suspicion where foreigners are employed.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of unu- sual interest in persons of oppo- site sex. Nasty romances are indi- cated, but they should be avoided
 Children born on this day prob ably will be intense in nature and physically attractive. They may be careless regarding details, but pos sessed of marked artistic talents
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-06
The Lurch of Time
(Philadelphia Record

In Bridgeport, Conn, yeggs tried unsuccessfuly to blow up safe filled with dynamite. Two Bis marck, N. D., men confessed the theft of wind mill A Phlipsburg Par motorist slept comfortably while his hit bridge, tree, the sidewalk and finally, house. In Nebraska, Senator appeared before the Legislature dressed in barrel And in Joliet, Ill., when leaking brewery favored the city water system, citizen phoned City Hall: Make mine stronger-theres no collar t!'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-06

business letter in short sentences and short paragraphs?
 A Yes. Brevity is preferred in a business letter, though it takes experience to be able to tell the story" in a few words. It is often more difficult to write a good short letter than a long one.
 o. Should a woman ever en- certain a man in her hotel room, while travelling?
 A. Never.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-06
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YCssK, Feb 6. = Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 6Ss, American Can l12, Anaconda 279s. Bethlehem Steel 75%, Commonwealth and Southern Curtiss Wright 109s, General Motors 53A, International Harvester 53M, Kennecott 35as, New York Gen. tral 169s, Northern Pacific 8hs. Unit ed States Steel 58l2, Pound $3.98ia.
 DOW, JONES AVERAGES
 The following are today's Dow, Jones averages: Industrials l45.93, rails 30.73. utilities 2480.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-06
OO YEARS AGO /,l rrom THE EMPIRE
FEBRUARY 6, 1920


 The total commerce of Alaska for 1919 was valued at $lO9,652,- 3ee a decrease of $17,396,793 from the total of 1918, according to the annual report of the Collector of Customs for the District of AL aska. which was completed during the week. The total for 1918 was S127, ,049,132
 At the United States marshaPs sale of the mill of the Craig Lum- Der Company at Craig, the Bank of Alaska bid in the property for s1600O. the amount of the mort gage held on the mill by the bank. E. A. Rasmuson, President of the hank. was here from Skagway for the sale.
 E. G. Wetzler of the United States ailway Mail Service, re- turned from Skagway on the Es- tebeth.
 Mrs. Martin Lynch and two chil- dren were to return home on the steamship City of Seattle from Ta- coma, where they had been visit ing for several weeks. Jack White was to leave on the steamer for brief business trip to Seattle, to look after some prop erty here.
 MT. and Mrs. James Kirkham and family were expected in Doug las from the South soon to re- locate on the Channel after two years in Tacoma.
 Jack" Lindsay, formerly of Haines, was to be in charge of the cannery at Klawock this season according to word that had been sent here from Seattle.
 E. R. Stivers, Deputy Collector of Customs, who left for Califor- mia because of i'll health, was re- ported improving.
 Weather: highest 37 lowest 35 i rain.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-06
HELP AN ALASKAN Telephone 713 or write The Alaska Territorial
 Employment Service

CLERK TAXI DRIVER - Male, age 25, married. Experienced as hotel clerk, taxi driver, miner, hoist operator, laborer. Acquainted local ly. Taxi experience includes year and half driving in Seattle. Call for ES A.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-06
M o D E R N ETIQUETTE T
By Roberta Lss

o. Isn't education very nec- eSsary requisite to gain a place in the social world?
 A. Education might be called a fundamental, but it takes more than that. Locke says, Education begins the gentleman, but reading, good company and reflection must finish him."
 0. Is it preferable to write a
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-06

broadcast from Moscow announces that Rus sia will declare war Finland unless the Films return the weapons stolen from Red Army troops at Suomussalm While peace still raCes it may be difficult for the Films to restore these guns to their original owners But the ammunition captured with them will no doubt be speedily returned
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-06
LOOK andLEARN
By A. c. Gordon

What ex-Presiuent of the U. s. became a member of the Con- federate States Congress? 2. Where is the worlds chief source of asbestos? 3. What bird uses its wings to swim?
 4. What are the natives of New Zealand called? 5. Which is the Gopher State?
 ANSWERS l. John Tyler. 2. Province of Quebec, Canada. 3. The penguin. 4. Maoris.
 g. Minnesota.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-06

Hitler to use him. You also will recall that Thy ssen now is in exile.
 So the $5OOoOoo fortune has been confiscated, and the Thyssen steel works will be taken over by the NaZiS.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-06
cHGtty
 Birthday

The Empire extends eongratuId- tions and best pisheS today, their birthday anniversary, 10 the fol lotoing:
 FEBRUARY 6
 Millie Miller
 Jack w. Storey
 Phillip Gardner Elizabeth Wendler Margaret Wilson
 F. D. Harrison
 Julius Herman
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-06
THE MAN WHO "CONTROLLED'
 HITLER

Berlin dispatches report that the fortune of Fritz Thyssen steel magnate totals about S5000000.
 Thyssen, you'll recall, is the man who built up
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-06

When Russian generals from the Finnish front come home to Moscow to thaw out they generally get the hot seat
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-06
PUBLIC CARD PARTY

Given by Women of Moose, LOOP. Hall, Wednesday, Feb. T, starting at pm. Bridge, whist, pinochle- admission 50 cents. Public invited.
 adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-06
Washington Goes
 To Work at kine::
 Congress, Twelve

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-06

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-06

were used as furs they were either
bulky, boxy coats or slim fur coats
worked as cleverly as though they
were fabrics.
These custom made collections
are interesting for the diversity of
themes introduced and the display
of American talent which has here
tofore been discussed in a tone that
only could be called doubtful. 1t
is apparent from these showingS,
however, that the American cou-
ture is very much in earnest about
fashion leadership and its first step,
the attempt to out-Paris Paris,
seems to indicate that the progress
of the movement will meet with
tremendous success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-06
Girl, Is, Will Dance
At Benefit Today

Thirteen-year- old Gloria Grisso, a
Washington girl who is an acrobatic
dancer, will be among those enter
tanning this afternoon at the laid to
the Allies" garden party at the
British Embassy to be sponsored at
4 to pm. by the District FEEDER
alton of Women's Clubs. Margarine
Mitchell will play the piano &C
compartment for her number.
Miss Grisso in the past has enter
tanned at two of the Presidents
birthday anniversary balls.
Past president of the federation,
headed by Mrs. Lloyd w. Biddle, d.
rector of the General Federation
are among those who have assisted
with arrangements for the benefit
which u open To the public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-06

Of the late Mr.. j. s. Gilliss. The as
at the midday dinner were repre-
sentative Of the families Of Mr..
Joseph Gilliss, Mr.. John Gilliss, Mr..
Morris Gilliss and Mr.. Randall Gill
hss, and included also Miss Gertrude
Meyer, Miss Ethel Decker, Mr.. Dor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-06
sic Richardson and the Misses Viola
and Myrtle Gilliss.

Stainless steel must now be used
in Germany for wedding rings un-
less the bride can supply sufdcient
gold for the purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-09-06
Mrs. George Meyer
Hostess at Reunion

Mrs. George D. Meyer was host
ess Monday ut her home, near Etch-
ison, Nd, ut q reunion Of the family
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1940-09-13
Our ROsh HashOnah Issue

This Rosh Hashonah marks the fifteenth consecutive
year in which the Southern Jewish Weekly is printing a
special New Years issue in celebration of the high holy days
Your editor having served you for eight of these fiji
teen years. hopes with your continued support and cooper
to that this years edition coming out just before the Rosh
Hashonah holidays in September will be the outstanding is
sue of all this time
The Southern Jewish Weekly leads by far all pubica-
lions Jewish circulation in Jacksonville in Florida and in
the South and not nearly proud of this record
we graed and apprecatve of the response from
many friends and readers throughout this territory
Once again we call your help in sending your New
Years greeting possible Your greeting in The
Southern Jewish Weekly is the original modern and
venen way of expressing best wishes and will reach
ell your relatives friends and business associates through
out the South The cost of this service is only dollar
billed you after publication Either mail in your
to p O. Box $685. telephone $685. We particularly
anxious to greetings for many outofown readers
and cordially invite their cooperation well that of local
readers.
The chronicle-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1920-1941, 1940-10-04
Men of Military Age
May Continue 20 Build
While IN Training
There wa - Ne BlaKasnlnaaisa
~ 2. a. 4 Axaiaza Mem 04
Military age

washington %. C~&en Of mill
tkrN eee MAS cossEsnSae q bus. bulls
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unaNf the fedsEai MoasiIzN Aanalne
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szltuiauns nay eusstlnae y advances
money fex this pfrpxsa tust - thes
CID before passage Of the &eiectlsN
DRAFT Act AAEziaistFassss Stewart
Mcdonald aFnu1nceH tu0aS.
There wiif he no discrimination
~ the FEIA against men II military
aex. Mr. MefkunAl1 said and
there khoszld be nozsa ~ taa lnE4is
tatAnGss hsndans FzEA-tnsafeffanas =
The FfaA policy waa explained b
kfr. AEnanai0 81 tie annual ouaa-
sentlon q the American Bankers
Association af Atlantic CITY Tels-
nrAfae 70 khn Same nffent Nsre naut
- Tire United Savings and Loan
League. the MuFtRaae Bankers
Association at Atlantic City. TNle-
grams 10 the same affees waFe ssnA
- the United AEnaa SAVINGS and
Loan League. the Mortgage hank
erS Association of America. the IN
sesfmsnt Bankers Association. nnd
Inc National Association ct Mutual
Savings BAnk8-
Nj. McDoslnld aid. Enquiries
from many mesnbers OF yeaf Assse
rtatiDn indicate they viii be inter-
ezted Ia = statement Ct Federal
Housing Administrator policy
concerning Insured leans 10 cltl-
Fana entering the military service.
Legislation has recently been
enacted ~ Congress to protect the
interests Of these called into milf
tnFy service Needless 10 say ne
Federal Housing Administration 4
ii complete accord with the OBJ
fectisee Of such ieafA1ation and w4n
follow an administrative policy
shleh wtIl preserve he fiEhfa Of
lending institutions uafzer their In
at1rAnun contracts and ~ TIE aaszss
time enable them 10 extend 10 tfsonn
Who enter military nFetcn the ukn4
teetion 70 which 10y are rightly
entitled We arr amending our
regulations 20 - 70 bring this
about.
During the emergency the I'D
erm Housing Administration VIII
welcome and accept applications
for the Insurance. OF mortgage or
modernszatlon loans On tina hams
sound basis - II the past In the
extension q cur Insurance. he pea
ability of entrance into military
service By any prospective borrower
shall not initiate against him
There viii Dc no discrimination b.
this Administration.
The chronicle-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1920-1941, 1940-10-04

Nc dwelling can make : aa1izfae-
tory home which provides merely
Tor The mechanics o. l1sine. aeemd-
lag 70 FLA officials.
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small mnst have : sense az eom-
fort n lie appointments ana Z fssa-
Ing a charm Ia is appearances and
Getting.
The Federal Housing Admins
tFntaon. IN considering ; house tlaaa
Is % b financed under the Insured
Mortgages System. ehecRH ne
standards q design aI1sss viii
standards Of planning and e0n-
~strzAcf1uu.
~ ore FLA official recsutiv PIT
u While & may b. necessary 10
fed11ca tie basic hause % ! Boz. L
must nevertheless he E WslI-uu.
poEtioEaed eox. ita materials and
openings treated with imagination
and ak1lI. Even It sosns ma6sfafs
increase ID eae4. elements wz1one
aoAe Justification Is their decorative
quality Afe - BE regarded q eznen.
tial % k1e pleasure which Ehe owner
vii take In his han1a end 70 mnf@-
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