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Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23
PASSING RESOLUTIONS

President Roosevelt remarked in
a recent address that the business
of passing resolutions by Organiza-
tions is a legitimate American habit
However he thought there is a ten
dency in some organizations to pass
such resolutions on subjects of which
people have little knowledge. Hence
he thought there is room for i'm
provement in the art of not passing
resolutions on subjects on which
people know little
Passing resolutions is typical
American habit. One would guess
that several hundreds or even thou
sands of such sets of resolves are
passed each week in the whole coun-
try. The resolution passers feel a
pleasant satisfaction in voting such
expression of their beliefs, even
though the copies of many such re-
solves soon find their way into
wastebaskets.
Anyway the resolution passers go
home with a sense that they have
accomplished something and got
something off their chests. Even if
one disagrees with the conclusions
which such resolutions state, they
direct attention to public questions
and make people think. The people
of Germany and Russia would be for
tunate if they had an equal oppor-
tunity.
Some may say this habit is over
done, but checking it is about like
checking the desire of people to talk
In free country they have the
right to talk all they please. and say
what they want to, and to pass reso-
lutions every day in the week if
they want to. People don't have to
listen to their talk or read their
resolutions.
AS to passing resolutions on sub
iects of which people know little,
that trouble would be largely modi-
fed if people would read the news
papers more thoroughly. People who
read the news every day know what
is going on. and hence are in a po-
sition to form a more intelligent
Judgment. The resolutions they pass
are usually worthy of attention.
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23
Milford, Friday, February ss, 1910
MODERNIzED CHURCH METHODS


There is to be a national crusade
against religious intolerance and
iIliteracy, in a movement conducted
by the International Council of Re-
ligiOus Education, an organization
representing II Protestant denomi-
nations. New and modernized church
methods are promised, and it is COM
planned that there are more than
100000 boys and girls without
religious instruction.
Opinions differ so sharply on relig-
iOu5 questions that il is difficult to
offer suggestions about such a pro-
gram The different forms of re-
ligion should respect those whose
views differ from theirs, and all
should work harmoniously together
The boy and girl of today is not
so easily swayed as in former times.
He has far more opportunities for
amusement Where his father may
have gone TO Sunday school because
there was nothing else doing in his
home town, now a boy has plenty
of ways to pass his time pleasantly.
In former days children believed
the all seeing eye of God looked
down on them, and that retribution
would follow bad conduct. Today
they see countless people doing
wrong things, and apparently get
ting away with it. 1t will take some
new form of persuasion to win them.
If church workers can take a hoy
who is full of life and give him a
good time IN their activities, they
gain an Influence over that youngs-
ter, ard rlht conduct seems attrac-
tive You probably cant scare the
children any longer, but you should
convince them that it is better TO
cooperate with the community by
right conduct than to defy it's laws.
Cur people still believe there is a
divine power that rules the world,
''ti1af Htliefe' IS ''I6Vea'a at foundation
of thee universe, and that we get
nowhere when we try to rebel
again3t that power.
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23
FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMIT

FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMIT
TEE-The proposal to extend finan-
cial assistance TO Finland has been
advanced by the recent action Of the
Senate Foreign Relations Commit
tee in approving a bill to increase
the revolving fund OF the export-im-
mort bank BY 500, 100000. This will
make possible further loans of $780,
OO0, 900 each to China and Finland
for non-military supplies IL Admins
traitor Jesse Jones decides to take
such action. The Senate Committee
also indorsed proposal TO put Con-
gress on record in favor Of a private
~ fIoated Finnish bond issue for un-
restricted purchase Of military sup
plies in this country. The failure OF
the President to proclaim 9 state Of
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23

DON'T LAUGH at the man who
says he is going to raise fine gar
den this spring. Tell him you are
going to produce a better one, and
your neighborhood will begin to
blossom.
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23

IF YOU don't write to or call on
your friends, they are apt to forget
you. Similarly if you don't write
to your friends the public by adver-
tising your goods. they may forget
your store.
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23

AN ARMY has to act as unit to
win any victories. Similarly a town
needs to Join in a united campaign
to win victories in the struggle of
business and eompetltion.
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23

APPROPRIATION CUTS = The
census taken every ten years is esti-
mated 70 cost s45.l0O, 900 during a
: IL year period, and an additional
$S.000.000 will be required for a ma
tional housing census. Efforts were
made in the House last week to erase
this latter sum, but the motion was
defeated 207 TO 134, Total appropria-
tions for Departments Of State, Com
merce, Justice, and the Judiciary for
1871 totalled $107. .225,66O or $685.
$50 less than the budget called for.
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23

war" as between Finland and Rus
sls and alao between Japan and
China makes possible such financial
aid without violation Of the neu-
trality act.
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23
NAVY DEPARTMENT-Afte

NAVY Observation-Disclosures a
committee reduction Of more than a
hundred and eleven millions from
the budget and a further reduction
Of three millions by the House for
improvement to Guam, a bill making
an appropriation for the Navy De-
partment was passed by the House
last Friday. Notwithstanding these
reductions, the appropriation was
nearly a billion dollars.
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23

PUBLICAN CONVENTION
PLANS-On February Is, Republi-
can leaders met in Washington to
discuss plans for the national con-
ventiOn. Philadelphia, for the first
time in 40 years, was chosen the
Republican convention city by &C.
tO-30 vote over Chicago, and June
"a. 1910, was set as the elate.
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23
FROM CONGRESSMAN
GEORGE S. WILLIAMS

APPROPRIATION BILLS, STATE
DEPARTMENT the debate
on the 1891 Appropriation Bill for
the State Department, the House last
week defeated proposals to with
hold funds for the maintenance Of
an embassy in the Soviet Union and
for payment OF the salary Of an am
bassador from the United States to
that country. Proponents of the
amendments utilized this device to
assail recognition Of Russia and
show sympathy for Finland. Al
though il was obvious that a large
number Of congressman opposed the
Soviet regime, it was pointed out
that Withdrawing diplomatic repre-
sentation at this time would consti-
tute an unneutral act and serve TO
implicate the United States in the
European conflict.
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23

DEMOCRATIC NTION
PLANS-The Democratic National
Committee met in the Capitol the
past week and decided to hold its
convention in Chicago, but they did
not set the date. Chairman Jim
Farley was empowered to select the
time, and rumOrs indicate that he
desires to withhold action until after
the Republicans meet here and make
their plans for their national meet
ing. One development of the Demo-
cratic gathering is that party leaders
are organizing a third-term drive
for the President because they be-
lieVe that he would be the best
vOte-getter in November So far the
President has refused to divulge his
plans. claiming that it is solely his
business and that he will make a
statement at a time of his own
choosing.
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES "a
the Department Of Commerce, the
latest estimates place the total num-
ber. Of unemployed at 9.4OO, ,OOO-only
four per cent below the level Of a
year ago which was 9,SO0,OOO. Dur
ing December and January, the busy
months for manufacturing indus
tries, factory employment increased
by almost three-quarters of a mil
lion. 100000 have been put on by
other nOn-farm industries. Yet over
the same period from 100000 to 6OO,-
600 new young persons have entered
the labor market; and farm employ
ment has declined. The result, there
fore, is that unemployment has been
reduced only fractiOnally. Other es-
Inmates such as that of Boris Shish-
kin, chief economist for the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor, places the
number Of unemployment at around
9,370.000. and the CLIO estimates 1O,-
100000 persons currently unemploy-
ed.
Milford chronicle., 1940-02-23

week met with Mrs. Roosevelt on
February ~ to discuss the war
course. During the course Of the
session, an attempted resolution de-
manding that the Young Communist
League and its RED Front groups"
be expelled from the Youth Con-
gress along with a denunciation of
Russia was rejected Then Mrs.
Roosevelt was asked What is the
Roosevelt Administration doing to
keep America out of War;" and re-
spOnded that the administration had
wisely faced the fact that we cannot
say what we will do in different cir
cumstances." At the same time as the
Youth Congress was meeting with
Mrs. Roosevelt, 1t was being con-
demned by the University of Mary
land student paper which wrote:
"The American Youth Congress is
uncOnstructive in its program and
renders mere lip service to DEM
oeracy, the system it claims to sup
port. The whole attitude of the
group is one of criticism-a self
assured criticism that is intolerant
Of opposition or restraint and sug-
gests no remedial measures Its ill
informed leaders mask rash judg-'
ment and lack of insight behind the
sO-called impetuosity of youth. You
cannot harness communism and eX-
pect it to work for democracy. The
first is the avOwed enemy of the
second, and if the Congress thinks
it is working with communism, it
will soon find il is working for
communism"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12

muning with nature. But the origin may be other wise. There's no telling how the popular nicknames and the popular songs of a nation spring up; and, for that matter, the popular books and popular ladies hats of nation. The wind blows where it
 lists.
 A writer to the New York Times makes one seemingly odd remark which examination, i'm presses one as true. Compared with the poilu the hairy one" of 1914, the French type" of 1940 is much less exuberant well much less dsheveled. We understand the better -groomed soldier of 1940 He has time enough his hands to shave three times day if he wishes. The swagger and buster of the 1914 poilu leave after the Marne, is gone; because, says the correspondent, total war is too grim"
 In the fifth month of the World War the French casualties must have been well over half million. Today they may be less than one per- cent of that figure And yet it is quite correct to speak of today's too grim" The reason is precisely in the lack of heavy fighting and heavy losses Twenty-Five years ago it was tragedy with the excitement and exaltation of tragedy. Today men see their lives disrupted and their thoughts dis located without compensating excitement. It is just grim business.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12
NEW PRODUCTS FROM A NEW
 COUNTRY

A few brand items which weren't among Alaskas exports in 1888 appear the 1889 customs report of Collector James J. Connors. None i'm portant as yet in the Terriory's economy but they are welcomed to the list of Alaska products because of the promise they and others like them hold for the future
 Last year Alaska exported $271 worth of cram berries ust a few crates hardly enough to mention, but the cranberry industry is worth millions to certain of the States Perhaps some day Alaska will have good share of this rich market.
 Other products which exported last year and not in the previous year include: reindeer meat, $6733; reindeer offal $60; ivory $146l; seal meal, S9858 and seal oil, $8,7O4 Reindeer hides worth $6.665 sent out last year, compared to only S474 worth in 1888 Other miscellaneous items ex- ports of which more than doubled last year were paintings spruce oars and fresh fish other than salmon and halibut Our shipments of unmanu- factured wool increased from $28511 to S50258 and our mills sent out $l24,449 worth of timber and lumber compared to shipments of $86497 the year before
 The growth of these numerous small industries is an important development in Alaska. Today they supplement the vital fish, gold and fur industries. Some day they may stand beside the big three in value to the Alaskan economy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12
DAILY LESSONS
 IN ENGLISH
By ". L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say, We found the room in mess Say We found the room in con- fusion Gin disorder)."
 Often Mispronounced :Amphithe- atre. Pronounce am-fi-the-a-ter as in it, second a unstressed, prin- cipal accent on first syllable or on third.
 Often M issp elled Savannah Georgia; three as and two ms.
 Synonyms: Nude, naked, bare, unclothed, devoid of covering.
 Word Study: use a word three times and it is yours. Let us in crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word Prophetic; foretellillg events, (Pro- nounce pro-fet-ik, accent second syl- lable). His words bore prophetic significance"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12
OO YEARS AGO /( Prom THE EMPIRE
FEBRUARY 12. 1920


 1incoln's birthday was celebrated quietly as the city was virtually closed town because of the influenza epidemic, with 25 cases being report ed Hotel Hobbies. movies, schools, churches and other public places were ordered closed and people were warned not to congregate ln stores or on the streets.
 With engine distillate certain to mass out of existence as gas boat flel this season, according to an- nouncement from the Standard oil Co officials of the Standard Gas Engine Co.,, made public the results of experiments with a mixture Of kerosene and gasoline as subst- tllte for distillation.
 The rejuvination of the Juneau Commercial Association was decided at a together luncheon held at the Alaska Grill.
 More than 60 friends gathered at the Moose Hall the previous night and gave farewell party to MT. and Mrs. Frank Germain and their daughter Marie. and also to A. Nell son. a service man. The Germains were well known here having been connected with the Home Grocery. They were going to California.
 George Getchell and J. w. Me Daniels were given a full pair of antlers at the Elks lodge at the last meeting.
 A baby boy was born to MT. and Mrs. Bert Rogers at St. Ann's Hos pital. The new arrival and mother were both in good health.
 Weather Highest, 39; Lowest, 36. Cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12
Generals and Senators
Cleveland Plain Dealer)

The contrast between the attitude Of Japanese army officers and American Senators over the ex- praton of the trade treaty reveals the difficulties of coming to an agreement with the island empire. The Mkados generals rattle the saber utter threats say the United States cannot upset their plans in Asia and are even willing to have the navy conduct war against the trans-Pacifc neighbor Senators, on the other hand those who believe we should embargo war materials to Japan-a step which does not automatically follow the termination of the treaty-are willing to go slowly and what de- velopS in the next few weeks.
 The generals are interested in saving face They have not conquered China and yet they cannot either withdraw gracefully consolidate, success fully what gains they have made. Unrest is rising at home The cabinet yesterday discussed the in- troduction of ration cards-a telling indication of how Japan feels the pinch of war. Yet the gen. erals will permit the cabinet to settle matters in normal fashion
 With the army free agent there is always danger that any preciptate action by this country will cause trouble in the Far East. But war against the United States is only extreme possibility. With the Chinese affair in bad order with discon- tent at home, with temporarily doce but baSlcauy unfriendly Russia the north even the generals may think twice before putting their heads into another wall.
 This state of affairs should leave this country free to do about as it fit in restoring it's rights in China and in taking the necessary steps to end its unhappy role as the suppier of Japan's sinews of war With a calm attitute prevailing in Wash ington with no military to dictate this government can be relied to do what is best n the national interest.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12
Horoscope The stars incline
 but do eot compel
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY l3

Benefic aspects are active today which is especially fortunate for women. The stars stimulate aggres- sive and courageous policies in busi- ness or government. Industry is en- couraged under the configuration
 Heart and Home: Women are un- der a planetary direction most in- sporing to ambition. The stars seem to promise success in negotiations for high positions. There is sign read as indicating transition that is really progress. It is date sus- picious for love affairs in which the future husband possesses wealth and high position. Improvement of the home is one of the first interests among older women.
 Business Affairs: Concentration of capital upon American enterprises will benefit business at this time Trade and commerce should be above normal standards, owing to foreign needs which most be applied by neutrals. Girls will find well-paid employment early in the spring, but they must be capable and eff ficient
 National Issues: The voice of the American Legion will be heard in- sistently in Washington. Soldiers of the World War will make their opinions known in positive words The men who tough to end all war will vote loyalty to the traditions of the United States and will strong by influence lawmakers. Opposition to Communism in all its forms will have lasting effet.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year in which busi- ness and finances prosper. Women will find many pleasures and will contribute much to charities and philanthropies.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be keen of mind and as- tive of body. These Acquarians may possess unusual talents as linguistS and may be brilliant in mentality
 Copyright, 1940)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12
POILUS INTO TYPES

French soldiers in the Maginot Line today are not polus The heroic name born in the trenches of the Marne 25 years ago, is seldom used. The nearest approach to generally recognized nick today is in the plural Hes types" which trans slates the boys" the fellows"
 The enemy in the present war. writes respondent, is Fritz No Mans Land is nature !" A scouting trip is a visit to nature One almost guess how this meaning about Patrols de- parting for No Mans Land spoke of themselves jaun tily going out for bit of fresh afr to have look at the birds and flowers; in other words
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12
A Verdict Upheld
(Nam York TinlpSl

(New York Times)
 The unanimous decision of the Appellate Division upholding the conviction of James J. Hines does more than confirm the general feeling that the Tammany district leader found guilty in fair trial and adequate evidence. It strengthens an assurance that every healthy democracy must have, that no political figure is too big too powerful to escape punishment when the evidence of his corruption criminality is sufficiently clear With James ]. Hines there on trial not merely a man but system It is the system by which laws which passed in the peoples name are rendered null and void because there exists superior politi- cal power at work to provide the lawbreaker with protection This system, because it is essential to it's continuance to court popularity, often wears a kindly face and performs isolated acts of charity; but it is an evil system that undermines the demo- cratic foundation In uphoding the Hines convic- tion the Appellate Division has struck another blow against political corruption.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12
M o D E R N ETIQUETTE
By Roberta Lee

Q. Is it all right to sign val entine?
 A. Yes, if you wish, though many people prefer leaving the identity of the sender to the imagination of the one who receives the valen- tine
 Q. When children are eating at the same table with adults, should they be served first, last, or in reg lar rotation?
 A. Serve the children in some TO- tation as the adults.
 e. What is the meaning of the abbreviation, NE?
 A. This is from the Latin nota bene, meaning note we'll
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12
5kAGWAY GIRL NOW PROMINENT
 U. S. PHYSICIAN
Former EsteIIa Ford Says Indian Medicine Man
 Is Good Help

The only woman doctor in the U. s. Public Health Service with a commission and the rank of sur geon is a former Skagway girl, Es- tella Ford iif
 Now Dr. Estella Ford Warner is District Medical Director for Ari- zona, New Mexico, Eastern Califor- mia and Southern Colorado. Under her jurisdiction are 35 hospitals and two tubercular sanitoriums on 13 Indian reservations, with a per- sonnel of 600 physicians, specialists, dentists, trained nurses, attendants and aids. One third of all the In- dians in the United States live on the reservations which pr. Warmers hospitals serve.
 Medicine Men Helpful
 She believes that the Indian medi- cine men or America should not be destroyed for their aid is needed in reservation health programs.
 We don't want to destroy the medicine man." she said recently in an interview at Tucson, Arizona He is more than just dispenser of herbs He is general coun- cellor and guide. We are trying to win him to understand what we are trying to do and to get him to CO., operate with us. In that direction he has performed very well. We find that medicine men are now bringing cases to our hospitals and are coming in themselves for treat ment.
 No Word For Germ
 My hat is off to these Indians. They give us far better coopera- tion, have fewer taboos and are more intelligent about health prob lens than the Slavs in Pennsylvania the White Mountain people in Ten nessee and Kentucky, the Italians in New York and the Southern ne- groes with whom I've worked.
 Tt is amazing to realize that these Indians have no word in their lan- guage for germ, which is the basis of our whole health structure. How can one explain communicable dis eases to them without that word? To get them to understand the idea of life cycles of microscopic beings is an achievement. Yet somehow they do, and they come in for inn munization. It is really whole some sign"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. C. Gordon

1. What is the origin of the term blood money?
 2. What is the smallest political division of a county or city called?
 3. What is the most ancient wea- pons now in use?
 4. What country is especially not ed for it's sable furs? 5. Who was First in War, first in peace, first in the hearts Of his countrymen"?
 ANSWERS l. The money Judas took for be- traying Jesus was called blood money"
 9. A precinct.
 3. The sword.
 4. Russia.
 5. George Washington.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12
SONS OF LEGION
 MEET TOMORROW

In the absence of Al Zenger, Chairman of the Sons of Legion Committee, Post Com m a II d r George Gullufsen will take over the junior work at the Sons of Legion meeting tomorrow night. He urges all Sons to be present.
 There will be no Legion meeting tonight, because of the holiday
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12
HELP AN ALASKAN
Telephone 713 or write The Alaska Territorial Employment Service

MECHANIC-TRU DRIVER - Male, age A, married. Several years experience in driving trucks and re- pair work on cars, including general garage work, also operate service station. Vocational school training in repairing gasoline engines Has driven bus and freight trucks. Otfl- CT experience includes general labor, and firing boiler in sawmill. Call for ES A.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-12
o el'5' Htby lal4 F Birthday

The Empire extends congratuid- lions and best tUishes today, their birthday anniOersary, to fhe fof- lotoing:
 FEBRUARY 12. Mrs. Ken M. Nelson Mrs. Harold Aase
 Ross Peterson Mary Bavard
 Etta Schwam
 Ali Lund
 J. T. Foster
 Cash Cole