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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-06-27
National Defense
Mass Meeting Is
Held In County
Resolution Passed, Commend
ing Present AdminiStra-
ton. Pledges Support.
BLEVINS PRESIDED

At local and national defense
mass meeting held at the court
house last Saturday night, a reso-
luton was passed, commencing
Congress and President Roose-
welt upon the steps that have al
ready been taken toward pre-
paredness and pledging support
to the national administration to
the lend that America be made
safe for Americans.
Upton Blevins, of Crumpler,
presided and was chairman OF the
resolution committee. Tonight he
will hold a meeting at the Heal
ing Springs high school.
eve will stand by the admin
istration, regardless of party af-
filiation during the present crisis,
to the end that America will be
made safe for Americans" the
resolution stated.
"Since the war in Europe has
narrowed down to what seems
to be the English-speaking people
against most of the world, we ap-
prove Of giving all possible arms
assistance to Great Britain"
A copy of the resolution was
sent to President Roosevelt, sew
eral members of Congress, Gov.
Clyde Hoey and to the press.
1t was signed by the resolu-
tons committee, composed of Mr..
Blevins, chairman, E. A. Wad-
dell, L. w. Owens, William Fran
els, Herbert Francis, K. L. Fran
els, Fielder Brown, Via Kearney,
w. B. Oliver and L. P. Coward
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-06-27
Mrs. Phillips Was
Buried Tuesday

Funeral service was held Tues
day afternoon for Mrs. Laura
Phillips, wife of J. A. Phillips,
who died at her home on Satur-
day following heart attack. Ser
vice was held at the Bethel Bap-
fist church with the Revs. R. H.
Stone, John w: Luke, Levi Green
and Harvey Phillips taking part.
Burial followed in the Walters
cemetery, near Bethel church.
The deceased, who was 70
years old at the time of her
death, was well known in this
section where she had made her
home. She is survived by her
husband, five sons and daughters,
Is grandchildren, four brothers
and five sisters.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-06-27
Telephone Survey
Now Being Made

A survey for the proposed ru-
raj telephone company in this
county is now being made in the
Buffalo, Warrensville, Creston,
Clifton, Lansing and Helton COM
munities.
Plans to conduct the survey to
determine the amount of interest
in the proposed project were dis
cussed at meeting of various
committees held at Warrensville
last Friday night.
Those assisting in making the
survey include H. B. Koontz,
Ralph Miller, J. E. Roland, Wade
Eller, Jake Little, C. B. Price, V.
c. Lillard, Tom King, Ed Eller,
Nelson Baldwin, Warren Jones,
Bryan Kirby, John Littlewood.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-06-27
Johnston Is Not
A Candidate For
Representative
Issues Statement This Week,
Austin Will Accept Nom
inatiOn If rendered.
EXPLANATION GIVEN

Two significant political an
nouncements in Ashe county
were made this week.
In a formal statement, ira, T.
Johnston declared that he would
not be a candidate for the Demo
cratic nomination for the House
of Representatives, due to elm
polling personal reasons. and in
another statement, w. B. Austin
said that he would sccept the
nomination if the party wants
him to have it.
Mr.. Austin, who ably served as
senator from this district during
the last session of the General
Assembly, in response to many
requests and pledges Of support
from leading Democrats in every
township in the county, said, eff
the party desires it, will accept
the nomination and render my
party and county the best ser
vice of which I am capable.
Mr.. Johnston's announcement
came as quite a surprise to
large number of his friends and
supporters who had more or less
taken it for granted that he
would make the race again this
year.
1t is pointed out that this an
nouncement will also be a big
surprise all over the state as Mr.
Johnston made an outstanding
record in the House during the
last session and because he has
been prominently mentioned for
the past several months as speak
Continued on Page Eight
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-06-27
County's Democratic
Convention Will Be
Held Saturday, 18th
Candidate for Representative
To Be Elected. Township
Primaries Friday, IL.
TO NAME CHAIRMAN

The Ashe county Democratic
convention for the purpose OF
nominating a Democratic candl-
date Representative in the Gene
raj Assembly, will be held at the
courthouse on Saturday after
noon, July Is, at two o'clock, j.
B. Hash, chairman of the county
executive committee, announced
this week.
Township primaries will be
held on Friday afternoon, July
IL, at three o'clock at the voting
places in the county's 10 town
ships.
At that time delegates to the
county convention will be elected
and instructed, if those present
so desire, and a chairman, vice
chairman and three members for
the township Democratic execu-
tive committee, will be chosen.
"These meetings will be called
to order and presided over by the
township chairman in each of the
respective townships" Mr.. Hash
announced.
Yesterday Grant Bauguess said
the Republican county conven-
ton will probably be held in
August, and that no date has
been set as yet.
This week Ira T. Johnston an
nounced he would not be a can
didate for reelection and Sena-
tor w. B. Austin said he would
accept the nomination if rendered
to him.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-06-27
To Pool Lambs
Here Next Week

A lamb pooling will be held in
Ashe county next Monday and
Tuesday and shipment by rail
will be made from here on Tues
day afternoon, County Agent c.
J. Rich, announced this week.
Mr.. Case or Mr.. Fletcher, of
the extension service, will assist
with the pooling. Mr.. Rich said
a good deal of interest is being
shown and requests all those de-
string to enter lambs to get in
touch with his office immediate
ly. eve hope to have at least a
carload" he stated.
Pools will also be held in Aug
ust and September.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-06-27
Stores Plan To
Close On July 4

Practically all of the stores and
business houses will be closed
here on July 4. according to a
canvass made this week.
City and county offices, banks,
and the post offices are also plan
ming to observe this national holi-
day.
Merchants asked that custo-
mers stock up on all needed sup
plies on Wednesday in order not
to be Inconvenience by the
closing on Thursday.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-06-27
NEW SERIAL STORY
STARTS THIS WEEK

Beginning i'm The Skyland
Post this week is an exciting
new serial story that all of the
readers will enjoy.
Thunder from the Stands" ,
written by Vincent Richards,
starts out with a tennis match,
but it is concerned with the
game of life. Len Rollins, the
hero, soon learns that there
are those who meet it fairly
and squarely and others who
are not good sports.
1t is a story that will hold
your interest from the begin
ming. Turn to page two of the
second section and start it
now. You will not want to
miss a single installment. 1t is
a story that combines philOsO-
ply, common sense, romance
and drama.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-06-27
SPECIAL PROGRAM AT
Nj. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL

On Sunday morning a special
program was given at the West
Jefferson Methodist church by
the pupils of the Daily Vacation
Bible School which was brought
to a close with the Sunday School
program.
Mrs. S. S. Shoemaker led the
smaller children in a number of
songs and readings. Awards were
announced by Rev. Hoyt Wood.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-06-27

Billions of 17-year locusts, long
est-lived of all insects, are emery
ing from the earth over the great
er part of the country between
the Mississippi and the Atlantic
Ocean.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-06-27

DIR. B. r. Lakin, of Indianna-
polls, Indiana, member of the Ca
die Tabernacle staff which broad
casts each morning over WLW
during the "Nation's Family
Prayer Period" will hold services
at the Fig Tabernacle July 2, 8,
and 4. Rev. w. T. Wilmington,
who secured this outstanding
minister extends every one an in
vitatiOn to hear him preach.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-06-27
AsHE COUNTY

is the air-conditioned section of
North Carolina whose altitude
ranges from 5000 to $500 feet
above sea level. Twenty five miles
of the PARKWAY run through
the county.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1940-06-27

BELEvE-n-OR-NOr

The Skyland Post is the only
paper in North Carolina having
an audited circulation of over
three times the total population
OF the town in which it is pub
lished.
Evening star., 1940-08-10
APARTMENTS UNFURNIsHED.

2 LARGE OUTSIDE RMS DINETTE,
kitchen, bath; refg., heat, hot water furn
Apply w. B. CATION. 2528 Penna. ave. Sc.
1910 RrTTENHOUsE ST. N.W.-INSU-
lated. entire End floor: 2 rms, kitchen,
pvt bath. back porch: utilities furnished.
301S SOUTH DAKOTA AVE NE--3
rms. kit, pvt. BATH sleeping porch; elec
refg., auto. heat, c.h.w.; adults.
LARGE BEDROOMS, LIV. RM., KITCH-
en- and bath, $50 and S52 so. 1925 18th
Evening star., 1940-08-10
ROOMS WITH BOARD.
{Cnuti0ued

TAKoMA, D. G., extra, large room. good
home cooking, for couple; no objection to
child. Call GE. 2S16.
LOVELY ROOM. in new home; 10c bus fare,
20 minutes downtown; unlim phone; have
splendid cook and maid; $45 mo. CHI
1860.
GUESTS DESIRED in private. cool home;
gorgeous trees: delicious meals WI 35I0.
1923 R. I, AVE NW,-Des. vacancies for
young peonle, meals, location and sur
roundings ideal; free parking.
1928 N ST. NV single rms. ond floor:
6626
1922 LAMONT ST Nw.-Large. cool
rooms; well furnished: home cooking.
strictly fresh vegetables Adams 5o33 l5s
1853 PARK RD.-Jewish: beautifully fur
niShed,. twin bedroom; girl to share with
coneenial girl; in private home; excellent
cooking. Hobart 5727.
1743 18th ST NW.-Attractive atn,os-
food. modern fnrn. rnlim. nhone, showers; showers;
walking distance; S35 to $40.
27l5 CoNNFCTICTTT AVE. Opposite Ward
nnn Park H7tel-SinRle end double rooms.
Generous raeats; reasonable. CO 9400.
l436 WHTTTJFR ST NV tvicinitv 10Th
aNd A,aske Large room adjoining bath,
Tor laoy' S45; m new home: home priv;
eonv transn. RA. 2o07,
PInoNT PT}nIo fLuB 1as9 Ss, 10Th St nv
pie running water Dupont 9049.
MT. PLEASANT, 1906 Lamont st. NV
asreH aa,te room So expcsure; near bath;
sxcs,,sn s2s sth ST me.,s ,Nggs, airy roo
horne convt, location; eentleman,
54oG 9Th ST, NV. Apt Jewish home;
bath: very conv. trans RA aeos,, '
cI7,oR GEoPcEToWN'm;several vacancies for
csScv for vonnr % ladp dp opie MP o5is fsso va
ROOM AND BOARD with private Jewish
IaGn,l,y' no, convenient transportation. Ran
lA3s KENNEDY ST w.---Lovely guest
larre veranda: home-cooked meals.
24ol 15th ST. Nw.-Desirable vacancies.
new,v decorated; cool, good location; good
ileges; girls Columbia 3797: -
CHEVY CHASE. D c.. $500 Military I'd
Very coy rooms for refined Young ladies;
near Corn. ave. bus, Wo 1897.
1904 PARK Rp. NW.--Sinsle, double with
style. selected menus. free parking
225,8 CATHEDRAL AVE NV. opposite
pSrk. DSnSo nr o Conn -Eycellent meals, free
room with private bath: exceptional food
On BUS line Call Hobart 1855.
1884 CONN AVE. Ivy Terrace-single
room Fo9m nads alsq double newly fqrnis6ed twin
20Il WYOMING. AVE. NV. (The stables1
bath wv
1920 18th ST. NW;-Attractive rooms for
yo9ng ladies, real home atmosphere: ex-
celient meals; walking distance. 11*
CHEVY CHEVY CHASE. D. G, 1909 1ngomar St
private home. EN-. 1896
Evening star., 1940-08-10

47l9 44th ST. NV, nr. Amer. Univ
sh, bath; cool. S25. EN-. l771 after $50.
Evening star., 1940-08-10
SUBURBAN ROOMS.

SILVER SPRING. $50 Ridge ave-Laree
double or single room, nicely furn., c.h.w.;
So each. Shepherd 1881
LARGE ROOM, twin beds; new, modern
in new air-conditioned home. CHI. 1924.
7l2 N OAKLAND ST, Arl-Double room.
new home; no other roomers; gentlemen.
Chestnut l446.
NO. ARLINGTON-Cool Col bed-liv rm,
l0c bus, Is min. city; gar. oxford OIL.
ARLINGTON-Corner rm, single or dou-
bic; modern home: unlim. phone; gentle
men Chestnut 5949.
FALLS CHURCH, VA-Attractive, lge. room.
newly decorated oil neat, 3 windows. scr
porch; lge shady lawn; home privileges;
meals optional. Falls Church 1856.
MAN desires roommate; two meals daily,
transportation furnished to Washington;
buses convenient. Lady also desires room
mate. Thirty-five dollars monthly. Phone
Berwyn 395-M IL
Evening star., 1940-08-10

!, AVE N W.-DeS. VACANCIES Tor
onle. meals, location and sur
ideal: free parking
Evening star., 1940-08-10

THE VIVIAN, 1928 G st NV offers lovely
rms; all with running water, newly deco
rated and furn. inner-Sprlng mattresses.
Venetian blinds showers switchhd.. elev ;
single $3.50 wkly up; dbles, $3.50 up.
ALTURAS, 1869 18th st nw-Attract
furn rms nr showers: @4-hr elevator
and hotel serv; s. week and up
Evening star., 1940-08-10

SOUTHERN MARYLAND, on water ant
State, I'd. widow with no other people
would like a retired couple: room. board
garage and servants: S100 a no.: refs
exch, Box 3SS-K, Star 12s
Evening star., 1940-08-10
ROOMS WITH BOARD.

1S42 KALORAMA RD.-Attractively fur
nished double rooms; excellent food. CO.
1913
1912 r ST NW.-Very desirable single
rm for gentleman; first floor; excellent
meals; recreation room.
DOWNTOWN-12l9 Vermont ave-Large
room, sleeping porch. dressing rm.: suit g.;
81 90 ca; cool rear basement twin beds,
private bath; also single. Me. 7204.
164l K ST. N W-Nicely furnished single
and double cool rooms; wonderful reputa-
tion for home-cooked meals; downtown 13.
RHODE ISLAND AVE NV. 1517-Walk-
ing distance newly decor, single S37 80.
Inner-Springs. Also double rms reas
Lounge and recreation privileges.
2521 CONN, opp. Shoreham-Cool newly
dec, furn., doubles, singles; gentlemen only:
showers, inner-springs. Delicious home
cooking. AID. GALS.
Evening star., 1940-08-10

TAKOMA, d. c.. extra large room. good
home cooking, for couple; no objection to
child Call GE 2S16
Evening star., 1940-08-10

@7l5 CONNECTICTrT AVE. Opposite Ward
delicious r1eals; reasonable CO a40o
Evening star., 1940-08-10
DOWNTOWN,
NEW RUIIDING.

Front apartment, . rooms, kitchen. d.
nette and bath with shower. Fireproof,
elevator building Parquet floors, built-in
kitchen cabinets ventilated corridors, etc
Rent includes gas and electricity. S67 80
BARI ARMS. 1Io7 r ST NV
Evening star., 1940-08-10

II|S ST. N W. single rms, Ind floor:
excellent meals. Walking distance. ME.
Evening star., 1940-08-10

CLUB, 1895 10th st. NV
i-nrivate bath; sinn'e. also dou-
g water. Duuont q04o
Evening star., 1940-08-10

1925 WHrTTJFP ST NV fuicinitv 18th
and Alaske Large room adjoining bath.
Tor lady; S45; IN new home: home priv
COnN trnnSn PA 0nl- '--
Evening star., 1940-08-10

SPEEDBOAT, left. Dodge mahogany. fin
ished with red leather; 4-cylinder Lycoming
motor: in perfect condition. WO. 23I3.
Evening star., 1940-08-10

NEW l4-FT CENTURY mahogany speed
boat, fully equipped twin outboard motor
used z hrs; aowner transferred. Sacrifice:
S135. Demonstration, call Ii. 5765-M.
Evening star., 1940-08-10
"THE MAURY. ="
GRAFTON HOTEL.
TIA NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE

In a beautiful home, single and double
rooms for men and women. Also a de
luxe suite, sitting room large bedroom
with rrlYate bath; all single beds: inner
Sprin2 mattresses.
Evening star., 1940-08-10
1881 BELMONT ST. NV
CAT LAMONT ST. NV,

MAYFAIR.
rm, foyer, dressing closet, k, b. $40. 90
rooms, kitchen, bath --------- 55.OO
5 rooms kitchen. bath rs. 90
Resident Manager, CO. 20a4. no. 3714.
MT VERNON CORP NATIONAL 1886.
Evening star., 1940-08-10
ROOMS FUR. 5 UNFUR.

1927 PERRY PL NW-Real home: lovely
cool rm., kitchen privilege, unllm. phone,
S25 month. Hobart 6027.
THE WESTMORELAND, 2122 California st.
Room large, adjacent TO bath; one or two
ladies'; permanent. IL
DOWNTOWN-Nicely furnished or unfur-
nshed with or without running water, next
path and shower. See Miss Morris, Room 8,
LII 6 Eve st u w Me Q213
Evening star., 1940-08-10
OF EN.
MCINTYRE CORP, AID. 615O.

9la L ST NV
= rooms. KITCHEN. bath, large rec. hall;
25O1 18th ST. NV
rooms, kitchen. dinette, bath. porch:
refrieeration; elevator: S45.
2503 l4th ST. NV
rooms. kitchen, bath porch: refriger-
ator; elevator; S55
400 EVARTs ST. NE.
rooms, dinette kitchen bath: all
utilities furnished se1 10
vrYAY rYYr
Evening star., 1940-08-10

LOVELY ROOM. in new home; 10c bus fare,
20 minutes downtown; unlim. phone; have
splendid cook and maid; S45 mo. CHI.
Evening star., 1940-08-10

80 NICHOLSON ST. N.W.-Master bed
room, private bath with shower; cedar
Closet. new detached house: refined FAM
lily, adults; garage II desired, IL
Evening star., 1940-08-10
BABY CHICKS.
ROOMS FURNISHED.

ROCKS, R. I Reds, $3.50 per 100. Con-
keys Y-O feeds, James Feed Store, GIG K
st. NV. Metropolitan 00S2.
Evening star., 1940-08-10

' PLEASANT, 1905 Lamont st. NV
ree room. so. eXpcSura; near bath,
icious food. Adams O2lo.
Evening star., 1940-08-10
ROOMS WANTED

SINGLE ROOM WANTED. vicinity 14tt
nesswoman Govt employee; essentials
quiet, well heated; reasonable. Box Ask,
Star. IL"
EMPLOYED LADY wants unfurn. room with
bath and porch. Georgetown; Oct. l. State
prices. Call Dupont 1890 between and
Evening star., 1940-08-10
TABLE BOARD.
APARTMENTS FURNISHED

WANT TABLE BOARDERS-2 meals a day;
reasonable. 754 Hobart pl. NV. Call CO.
0930-J
Evening star., 1940-08-10

Large front for 2; 4 win
Is; So so wk. each; l single,
uyLs
Evening star., 1940-08-10

Y. N.E.-TIight. airv ROOM. 2
optional. S35: refined
n tim. oentlep,ap
Evening star., 1940-08-10
FARM AND GARDEN.
CUT FLOWERS

THREE DOZEN BEAUTIFUL GLADIOLUS
delivered for 81, or is select spikes for 81.
Helene Affleck, Box 231-A, Route No 3,
Vienna, Va Phone Vienna INV. H.
Evening star., 1940-08-10
ROOMS WITH BOARD WANTED
COUNTRY BOARD.

FATHER and daughter. aged IA mo-; large
yard: will hire nursemaid. Box ASK.
Ctar
Evening star., 1940-08-10
ROOMS UkFURkISHED.

31O6 PARK PL. NW-S32 so; 2 rooms,
porch: gas, light, heat. 12'
3Ol2 18th ST. NW.-4 rooms. apt. style;
gas, electricity and heat furnished; S42.
newly decorated, in NV. section, for re-
fined eolorcd Heat. llght. gas. DU. 9429.
Evening star., 1940-08-10
APARTMENTS WANTED.

UNFURNLSHED APT. OF 2 OR 8 ROOMS,
private family: two adults. Phone AT.
1909.
UNFURNISHED ROOMS, KITCHEN AND
bath; near transp. S35 to S45; prefer
private home. Box 467K, Star. IL"
UNFURN., SMALL HOUSE OR APT,
with storage space and private entrance;
preferably Georgetown or Oh. Ch.; con-
venient to stores and transp.; not over
Star.
YOUNG COUPLE WANTS SMALL FUR
nished or unfurnished apartment about
Sept. /; must be in good neighborhood and
reasonable. Box Ask, Star.
FURN.; 2 RMS, KIT, PVT. BATH: UTnI-
ties; about $40: NV. or nr. Dist. line pref.
Box 441-K, Star IL
Evening star., 1940-08-10

GEORGETOWN, 3O33 o St nw-Spa-
cious bedroom, appointed in good taste, in
sderate, civilized adults For a .rea-
sonably abstemious man who appreciates
privacy land realizes that others also
yslue it): ice upon request; S27 SO. MI,
Evening star., 1940-08-10

APARTMENTS FUR. OR ukFuR.
Mr. SOLDIERS HOME ROOMS,
kitchen: 1st floor: gas, light heat fur
nished. c.h.w Call Hobart s7s3.
ATTRACTIVE APTS, HIGH-CLASS NEIGH
borhood; some furnished; car avstiahIs on
Evening star., 1940-08-10

1913 18th ST. N.W-Attractive atn,os-
phere for, yoCrg men and women; excellent
IocH. moea'n fnrn,, unlinl. nhone, showers;
walking distance: S35 to $40
Evening star., 1940-08-10

BOAT, Soft. open Hooker Island, Ford
motor, $500 3i-ft. bay cruiser, Hupmobile
motor, $3.50. Can be seen at Marshall's
Railway. Deale. Md
Evening star., 1940-08-10
BRAND-NEW DUPLEX,

1872 18th st. se.-Corner apt, . rooms,
dinette, kitchen, bath, sleeping porch. yard;
modern throughout; oil heat and hot water
furnished. Largest rooms We have ever
built. STEUART BROTHERS, INC, Dis
trict 2434. to pm. Other apartments
aNailah bile
Evening star., 1940-08-10
ROOMS FURNISHED.

1I05 SO. CAROLINA AVE. SEE Ink.
rooms and one single; near Navy Yard. IL
| 3Io6 PARK PL. NW-Bsautiful room for
lady; opposite park, $50. 12s
CONGENIAL young lady share large. at
tractiye room with another; reasonaple.
Evening star., 1940-08-10

1858 PARK RD.--Jewish; beautifully fur
nished. twin bedroom; girl to share with
coneenial girl; in private home; excellent
cooking. Hobart 57o7
Evening star., 1940-08-10

FOR SALE-Cabin cruiser, yrs. Just re-
Owens built; Grey twin mo-
tor; sleeps 4. RA 97l3.
Evening star., 1940-08-10
BOATS.

UTILITY SEDAN, built by Hutchinson Boat
pletely renewed in June. viii carry 8
comfortably VIII finance in part No rea-
sonable offer refused. Columbia 91SS
after % m
Evening star., 1940-08-10

! ZIG p ST. NV. Ant. 5-Newv furnished
| couble room, twin beds; near Dupont Cir
Evening star., 1940-08-10

1922 LAMONT ST. Nw-Large, cool
rooms; well furnished; home cnokine
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-22
II Dute Is Expeefed 10
 Reveal Move
lfaIv Awaits Word from Premier Regarding
 |tdIy's Status

ROME. May 22. Italy awaits tensely for speech in which it is believed Premier Mussolini will make a definite statement regarding the country's actual participation in the war
 Word spread in Rome tbat Il Duce would make the fateful speech in Milan in the next few days. Official quarters were silent regarding the report but for weeks, the Italian press and Fascist spokesmen have melted the war fever to such a pitch that many persons would not be surprised if Mussolini made a definite declaration in his Milan speech which would lead to quick and definite war.
 Meanwhile many new develop ments added to the tenseness of the situation. The northern industrial centers around Milan and Turin had their first taste of war conditions as blackouts were held and planes roar ed overhead in stimulation of war conditions.
 Rome and other districts heard anti-aircraft gunfire as battery crews held realistic practices. Re- ports reached Rome that Italian troops would soon be concentrated at the Italian-c controlled Albanian region across the Adriatic were For eign Minister Ciano is now on an official tour. Italian officials sud- denly closed the border between AL bania and Yugoslavia. No explana- ton is given.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-22
CHANCE FOR
 SCOUTS

LEWISTON, Idaho, May g. - This baseball-wacky city which leapeci into national notice in 1937 by dropping B straight games at the start of the Western Interna- tional League season-and pulling seven times it's 10000 population through the turnstiles in the same year-iS expecting an influx of major league scouts before long.
 Here's why:
 l. George Skeels, a prep school pitcher, recently tossed no-hit, nc-run game against St. Stanis- laus parochial school. He was backed up by errorless fielding.
 2. Two days later, Carman Ul- fich of Lewiston High School, tossed no hit game against a Clarkston, e Wash, team. Ulrich was also backed up by perfect work afield. ,
 3. One day after Ulrich's feat, Joe Pomeroy turned in one for St.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-22
D0DGER5IN WIN, BREAK
 OFF LOSING
Red Sox and Tigers Have Home Run BdttIe-NeW
 Lineup, Yankees
(BY ASSOCIATED PRESS)

The Brooklyn Dodgers escaped from a three-game losing streak yesterday by beating the Chicago Cubs 4 to 3 on Dolph Camilli's single with the bases loaded ir the ninth inning.
 Home Run Fight
 The Boston Red Sox and the De troit Tigers fought it out with home runs yesterday, Boston emerg- ing on the victor's end, II to g Jimmy Foxx provided the winning margin with his second home drive with the bases loaded.
 Base on Balls Win
 The Chicago White Sox defeat ed the Washington Senators yes terday to 8. Larry Rosenthal drew a ninth inning base on balls with the bases loaded, forcing in the winning run.
 Yankees Get Busy
 The Yankees reinstated theii world series lineup yesterday and turned the tables on the ClevelanJ Indians It was an old-fashioned l2-hit Yankee assault. Young Mar jus Russo held the Indians to three hits.