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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-08
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-08
GOT TOUGH
WITH TOUGH GUY

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-13
ROOSEVELT CHILDREN

Among the Roosevelt children Betsy Cushing Roosevelt, ex-wife oi Jimmy, was a staunch supporter of the President, who has always been extremely fond of her. However, FL liott's ex-wife, now Mrs. Curtin Winsor, contributing $5,O00 to defeat her former fatner-in-law.
 Probably the best campaigning among the Roosevelt children was done by Franklin Jr., whose wife is Ethel duPont, daughter of Eugene duPont. The far flung duPont family contributed around $50,0OO to the Willkie campaign, but Ethel remained loyal to her in-laws.
 Franklin's speeches were of a rather naive, amatuerish nature, but they endeared him tremendous ly to his father Franklin would start his speeches in most formal vein, carefully referring to his, fla ther as "the President But when heckled from the side, he usually forgot his dignity and sometimes shouted, my old mans a great guy ' Young Philip Willkie, on the other hand, kept strictly out of politics and stuck to his knitting as grad uate student at Harvard. Ths may have been because the elder Willkie focused some unfortunate atten- ton upon his son last June when he called up Princeton authorities on the long distance telephone anc berated them for 40 minutes be- cause Philip had failed to graduate from the University.
 This was just about the time ol Willkie's nomination, and he insin- uated that Princeton had flunkee his son in order to embarrass hin politically. Willkie's complaint wa! made to Professor Raymond J. Son tag, head of the history department whose secretary took down Willkie. conversation on an extension tele- phone. The transcript still is in th' files at Princeton. where professor who have read it describe it as z
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Nary, defeated for Vice President, as Secretary of Agriculture. McNaIy. and Roosevelt have been excellent personal friends for many years, and Roosevelt frequently has called in the Republican Senate leader for advice. McNary also has been a leader of the farm bloc and was an author of the famous McNary-Hau- gen farm bill
 Also discussed within the inner circle has been whether Roosevelt should offer an Administration post to Wendell Willkie-possibly the job of Coordinator of National Defense
 However, close advisers warn MT Roosevelt that Willkie is tempera- mental, difficult to work with, and has never experienced the political give and take of public office. There fore it seems more likely that Sena- tor McNary rather than Willkie would be invited into the official family if any Republican is to b2 included At any rate, Roosevelt Is almost certain to invite Republi- cans in for series of conferences of some kind aiming toward greater political cooperation.
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gins of safety iE case of an emer- gency. Arches similar to those en- countered in bridge construction have been employed to give added strength and to minimize stresses and strains.
 While remarkably strong and de- pendable, the Chrysler all-steel body is at the same time compara- lively light in weight. Although the metal used in the body is heavier than usual the skill and experience of Chyrysler Corporation engineers have enabled them to use this metal in such way as to secure strength and lightneSs at the same time.
 Modern manufacturing methods also contribute importantly to the safety of the Chrysler all steel body. Use of the latest and most efficient type of hydraulic welding equipment practically eliminates the possibility of weakness developing in weld through faulty workman ship.
 The result of this combination of
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-13
Do We, Or Don't We
(Cordova Times)

(Cordova Tmes)
 Cordovans seeing the bountiful Federal largesS that has been laid at the doorsteps of Kodiak. An chorage and Fairbanks from national defense appro- pratons the last few months, have doffed their caps and are blssfully crossing their hands on their breasts smiling complacently, and awaiting similar mama from the Great White Father in Washington meanwhile doing little nothing constructive to force development of idle already here or to fortify those that now nurturng the com munity
 Fedea pap is too ephemeral thing upon whicl, to build permanent community. It takes down. right lasting. inexhaustible natural resource to make city live and grow. Cordova has just that in her fisheries in her nearby mining, in tourist attrac- tions, and in a strategic location tranSporta- tion center.
 Do we want to sit here and wait for Uncle Sam to come along and buy our pencils? Or do we want to rally about the advantages with which kind Mother Nature has endowed this locale and publi- cze and develop them to point where they will make the Cordova the exposure of all eyes?
 Let us again seek to gain cold storage plant for this port project that the war knocked in the head this season Let us do best to entrench the vast salmon fisheries of the Copper River flats area and the Prince William Sound area against the ravages of politics. and thus assure perpetuaton of that resource Let us, by ourselves alone if nec essary. build road of some sort up the line at least as far as Mckinley Lake. Let petition the Con- gress of the United States set aside the Miles and Childs glacier area and Abercrombie Canyon a National Monument or National Park, thereby draw ing attention to them the supreme tourist attrac- ions of the world.
 waiting attitude of marking time, which has been apparent of late until the milkers of the Federal Treasury turn and squirt some way. Let's stand on our own feet and take of what we have!
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did not mean that she would not have been on the job had she been needed
 In previous campaign years one lady from the Roosevelt family al- ways has accompanied the Presi- dent, sometimes Mrs. Roosevelt sometimes Betsy, the divorced wife of Jimmy Roosevelt, and somd- times his daughter, Mrs. Anna Boettiger This year Roosevelts $ trips were supposed to be for de- fense inspection, until near the end so no ladies were present.
 Mrs. Roosevelt continued with her own busy life and kept out of sight as much as possible. She had no effect whatever upon the elec- tion. But Mrs. Willkie was tre- mendous asset to her husband, un- dcubtedly won votes for him.
 With her husband bidding for the biggest job of his life, Mrs. Will kie valiantly came to his support. Her demure charm, and the un- flinchlng manner in which she faced barrages of eggs and vegetables, helped increase the large popular vote rolled up by her husband.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-13
YOUR INDEPENDENT MERCHANT

Although modern big business methods popu- larly supposed to have driven the independent mer chant to virtual hiding. Government statistics show that last year 66 percent of the nations food bill was paid to the 10000 independent merchants and only half as much to the chain stores
 If you believe a small businessman hasn't a chance against the competition of big, corporate business, have talk with MT. Jones' the grocery around the His seems pretty hope ess situation, Yet he manages to pay his bills and Seep going. as
 While he undoubtedly has some tough compe- ition from his mammoth adversaries he has a lot of advantages as well His being a home town is a great asset his fexbility to meet chang ing local conditions and his ownership and it's in fluence on his own efforts are all in his favor.
 The most successful grocers don't have any special grudge against their big-busness competi- tors. Some even consider it an advantage to have chain store them because the chain store draws transient customers. For example one grocer in good-szed New England town reports that when the chain store next door to him closed be- cause a big supermarket opened two blocks away, his sales dropped off S10 day
 We have some dandy independent grocery stores in Juneau They deserve your patronage.
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NOVEMBER l3, 1920

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 According precedent appointments Riggs announced that his resignation as Governor the hands President Harding
 representing the Marshall Admiral Watson the Territory He had o headquarters Reno
 L. Burton United Commissioner for the Juneau Robert w. Jennings He planning leave soon for the East
 travelling had making the Alaska accompanied by Mrs Reubens They going o
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 Weather Highest lowest, clear.
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SERVING ALASKA

Members of the Unemployment Compensation Commission, meeting here in their annual ses- sion represent the very highest type of citizenship in Alaska Much has been said about certain big businessmen of the nation volunteering their serv- ices as dollar-a-year men in the present national defense emergency The Territorys Unemployment Compensation Commissioners make similar sacri- flee and make it not emergency basis but as a plain responsibility of good citizenship
 R. E. Hardcastle of Ketchikan, Chairman of the Commission is insurance man. Robert Bragaw of Anchorage is manager of the light company in his community Dr. Noble Dick of Fairbanks, who is unable to attend the current session. is busy eye, ear, and throat specialist. Each of these men makes real sacrifice in time and money when he travels to meeting of the Commission.
 The work the Commissioners shoulder is the hardest kind of work and it is practically thankless. Hearing and deciding appeal from Special Referees decision on an unemployment compensa- tion case, a task which will require days of read ing briefs and reviewing circumstances. is only one of many important problems facing the Commission this week
 2 Results prove the Commissions work in the past has been well done. The unemployment compensa- tion law complex it is, is generally under villages. than anyone would have a right to hope, according to Internal Revenue Collectors This is due to the efforts of the Commission and it's Execu tive Director Walter Sharpe, in distributing nfor- nation The offices of the Alaska Territorial Elm poyment Service, coming under the jurisdiction of the Commission, are performing real service for
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-13
CAMPAIGN WIVES

Wives played a unique role in the campaign just concluded - Mrs Willkie, Mrs. Roosevelt, and several other important political ladies among them Mrs. Farley.
 Mrs. Willkie, of course, was con- stantly at her husbands side. Mrs Roosevelt was not
 Probably one reason for this was the fact that privately Mrs. Roose- welt never wanted her husband tC run for a third term. She felt that third term would be full oi headaches. that no President could weather the next four years with out terrific toll upon his health and that her husband would be sure to step out of office at the enc of 12 years a far less popular mar than he is today.
 Before the Chicago Convention therefore, she did not lift finger for the Presidents renomination but tried to discourage it. After the nomination, naturally she wal 100 per cent for her husband, ane her absence iron, the political arens
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HOROSCOPE E "The stdrs incline
 but do not cOmpe"
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER IA

Adverse planetary aspects rule today Labor troubles will interfere with more than one industry. Ju- piter, however, seems to promise success through arbitration or gov ernment interference.
 Heart and Home: Many readjust- ments are forecast for the last weeks of this year Families must be courageous in making the best of separations due to preparedness programs for training. In the col leges youths and girls will prove ability to aid in many lines Of technical work later to be needed by Uncle Sam. Deceit and Subter- fuges may be prevalent in certain groups, but the stars promise unity of purpose when true patriotism is aroused.
 Business Affairs: Early Christ mas shopping will be most en- couraging to merchants. Prosperity will encourage much buying, but practical gifts are recommended by the seers. Contributions forsA the Red Cross and other organizations devoted to welfare will set new records of generosity. The coming winter will cause heavy demands upon county and state funds for relief, but the spirit of universal brotherhood will encourage cheer- full giving and kindly helpfumess. Manufacturers of uniforms and footwear will profit, but there will be little effort toward large mar gins of cost. sba &
 National Issues: Possible con- scription of wealth and drafting of industry will be subject used by subversive agencies to increase Class consciousness and to retard coop eration in preparedness programs. The stars presage such growth of power and responsibility .forf Ihe nation that democratic ideals will gain new reverence, and unity of purpose will be evident in all walks of life
 International Affairs: There are signs that seem to indicate as pro- longation of conflict in the world. British courage is to win in the end, but there will be variations in the course of the long idrAwh- out war. Young men who have made brilliant records in aviation will encourage tffe replacing spf old statesmen, naval commanders and army generals as the new or der becomes apparent in human re- lations. Mexico is to suffer from turmoil and revolutionary tenden- cies until external influences as- sure good government.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of good fortune in the coming year. Slight loss or a deception is indicated for women
 Children born on this day will be strong in body and self -willed They should have brilliant minds and large ambitions.
 Copyright, 1940)
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BESS FARLEY

Another lady who played be- hind -the-scenes role in this election was Mrs. James A. Farley Her in- fluence was felt more in the pre- nomination days, but at all times il was potent.
 Jim Farley is one of the greatest family men in the United States He adores his three children, and there isn't anything in the world he wouldn't do for Bess, his wife. She was one of the chief reasons why Jim got out of the Cabinet and turned his extraordinary genius to business career.
 It was on March fourth, at the Cabinet dinner, that Bess Farley really boiled over against Franklin Roosevelt. Just a few days before Ernest Lindley had published his article stating that Roosevelt op- posed Jim Farley as his successor because of the political handicaps in the path Of any Catholic candi- date. So to her partner at the din, her, Bess Farmley let off steam against Roosevelt to such an extent that efforts were immediately taker by various Cabinet members tt patch up a peace between Roosevelt and the Postmaster General.
 What Mrs. Farley said at thar time was that if Jim could not gel the nomination; he would at leas control the convention, and h, would see to it that Roosevelt
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Daily Lessons in English v. v L. GORDON

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would not be renominated. It will be recalled that Mrs. Farley went out to Chicago at the start of the convention, and it was about this time that Jim's opposition to the President stiffened.
 In the recent campaign, it got around that Bess Farley was wearing Willkie button. This was mcor- rect. However, she made no effort at dinner parties to conceal her views, and if Jim had followed them he never would have pitched in to carry New York State for Roose- welt in the energetic way he did.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-11-13
(HRY5LER BODIES
 BUILT ALL-STEEL,
 SAY LOCAL AGENT5

To provide safety at all times and under all operating conditions has been the aim of Chrysler Cor poration engineers in improving and refining the all-steel bodies that feature the current Chrysler models, says the Bowling, Davin agency officials in Juneau.
 The Chrysler all-steel body is literally built like a bridge Braces, cross-braces and added sup ports have been placed scientifical- ly so as to give every part and the body as whole great strength and thus provide generous mar
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efficient manufacturing and sea- soned engineering planning is a body that is strongly and scien- tifically braced and that can stand terrific. punishment.
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"colorful document"

"colOrful document"
 NOTE Young Willkie actually made an excellent record at Prince ton, but his final thesis on Com monwealth and Southern" was rat ed poor by three different readers who marked it. At that time, how ever, Philip was running the Daily Princetonian with eminent success having made more money for tht paper than ever before. Copyright, 1940. by United Fea-
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MODERN ETIQUETTE 0y RoRrRrA LEE

breaks while visiting, when it accident?
 possible brought the table for the hostess to where should they be placed?
 They placed the hostess, slightly the left Should bride at her wedding, a veil? neither a white
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the people of Alaska, bringing men and jobs to- gether.
 All in all, the work of the Unemployment Con- pensaton Commission has been good work. s Con- gratulations are due its Members along with Direc- tor Sharpe and his busy staff.
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LOOK and LEARN sy %yy c. GORDON

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY

NOVEMBER 13 flpg5 Jerry Gucker Mrs. Elliott Blythe. ......,..
 Dan Livie Dean c. E. Rice, Mrs. Fred Barragar Mrs. May Crowell Rosellen Monagle Jeanette Shepard o Mickey Crowell t!,, Oscar Johnson
 Chuck Porter Sandra Lee Shirk
 Gloria Saari
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Washington Merry
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HELP AN 14LASKA AN Telephone 7l3 or write The Alaska Territorial
 Employment Service for this qualified worker.

CAMP COOK-Woman age 35, single, high school graduate. Ex- perienced in cooking for small camps, has also done bookkeeping and payroll clerk. Call ES 210.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-24
In a Different Language

Each day it is becoming clearer that the dictatorial countries of Europe speak an utterly different language than our own The recent break between Chile and Spain illustrates the case with start ling clarity.
 In Madrid it is stated that one Of the chief reasons for severing relations With Chile is that in public meeting in Chile orators had the 'vileness grievouSly to insult Spain and it's glorious Caudlllo" in a speech broadcast by the official radio and listened to by high officials. Mark what Spain assumes. She assumes that ln some way (beyond understanding to west ern hemisphere minds) she has the right to control what is said in a public square Tn Chile, thousands of miles away.
 The United States has taken some pretty bad shellackings in the European press. And though nothing appears in much of that press except by official sanction, the United States inclines to shrug its collective shoulders and say, ssWell, after all, it's THEIR country It's none of our business what they print in their papers, We'd rather it was favor able, but if it isn't - well, we can't help THAT"
 But the standpoint of the dictatorial countries is entirely different, from Japan to Germany to Italy. One of the chief Japanese complaints against China before the three-year incident" began was that the Chinese papers, Chinese speakers, Chinese -placards, were un- favorable, sometimes even impolite, to- ward the Japanese. Each German con- quest was preceded by storm of protest in the German papers that lover there they are saying nasty things about us" Throughout Latin America German repre- sentatives have protested often against unfavorable publicity given them and their cause.
 One of the attributes of sovereignty is the right to control or to keep free, pub lie utterance within the borders of the sovereign state. Any attempt from abroad to abrogate that right is as arro- gant an imposition as to march in and seize territory. So it seems to us. But not to totalitarian countries. They feel that they, and only they, have the right not only to govern utterance in their own lands, but to control it throughout the world. They speak, thus, different lan- quage from our own. For we believe that in the long run the one way to win friendly opinion and comment in other lands is to deserve 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-24

paigns both in Washington and his na- tive Texas has packed his duds and is off for Amarillo, where he leads a leiS- urely life as befitS man of his age and worldly attainmentS. Scant attention is paid to his departure at the nations Capital. Only few old friends, men who have served down through the years of this century with him, are present to see him off, wish him well.
 Thus the vice-president of the United States leaves the scene of his triumphS. No road of glory is this journey from Washington to Amarillo; no trip down a highway at the end of which rests the goal of attainment. For MT. Garner it's just the trip back home, where he prob ably will remain until his turn to give a final accounting of his life on this earth is called Surely the nation must feel a pang of regret that his old war-horse retires so quietly from the midst of what was his only life for so many years.
 We are sorry that he is still not part of the picture that our government com prises. We feel that in these hectic times with some six months of his term as vice-president left he should be stand ing shoulder to shoulder with the cap- tain. But he feels no doubt, that cir cumstanceS have relieved him of his duties and that no longer can he serve the ship of state in good stand. No re- treat is this of Gamers, though; it's merely submission to the inevitable. He may not have been the geratest vice. president we ever had, but he was a mighty fine one.