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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-20
Nome Do(tor, Wife
 4 Enroute 10 States

Dr. and Mrs, Thomas Morcom of Nome arrived here yesterday on the PA Electra and sailed last night on the steamer North Coast enroute to Wichita, Kansas, for the holiday season.
 Dr. Morcom. is Deputy Territorial Health Doctor at Nome and while in the Capital City he conferred with Health Department officials
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-06-06

So conflicting the claims of both the Allies and
the Nazis to just what happened Flanders fields
that is rather difficult to determine yet just what bear
ing that bloody battle series of battles, will have
the itself On the basis of the fact that the
Germans chased the Allies out of Belgium it is obvious
that Hiters forces gained victory of proper
dons On the other side is the escape of the bulk of
the British Expedtonary Force, part of the French
armies of the north and comparative handful of Bel
gians who refused to quit fighting with their king.
The Germans declare, and the British admit that
large and important stores of military supplies fell into
the hands of the conquering armies. This blow,
since the Allies have been hard pressed for materie.
The speedy fall of both The Netherlands and Belgium
also seriously shook the confidence of other neutras in
the power of England and France 10 and them should
they be invaded by Germany. In Rumania, for example,
pro-Ally premier was hastily replaced by one with
Nazi leanings and the Balkan kingdom prepared to
appease all German demands.
But Hitler lost more than few men and weapons
in the battle. In fact, he may have lost his most
devastating weapon-the surprise element in the new
manner of attack developed by his army. At least,
the bltzlrieg methods longer unknown. The
British and French have faced them and, though de-
feated longer thus be taken by surprise.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-06-06

lustrate the point I have been at
tempting to make. They illustrate
also the possibility that a further
expansion of Europe's war proba-
bly, means the end for many Of the
theoretical ideals about which the
New Dealers have been prating
through these many months.
There Is a bit Of humor in the
grim reality of the conditions fac
ing this country today. I have writ
ten in these columns many times
that the New Deal pay rollers were
leading the drive to re-elect Mr..
Roosevelt for a third term. That is
the only manner In which they can
be certain to hold on to their Jobs.
Now, however, we find Mr.. Roose-
velt's candidacy moved forward
very definitely by the impetus Of
Europe's war, while at the same
time we find the avid New Dealers
being slowly pushed into the back
6ASSAAo WhAC RAdSGSdA k1ACt dIG
called in to direct and manage the
defense program. -
There is also to be noted, in con-
nection with the excited conditions
incident to war preparation here.
that certain groups are exerting
selfish pressure. 1t will be said, Of
course, that a democracy permits
selfish interest to employ pressure.
But the thing observers note around
Washington these days Is the very
early activity Of some groups which
are striving, apparently, to make q
profit out Of the war. Mr.. Roosevelt
has publicly declared that extraor-
binary profit Is not going to be per-
mitted. His statement, however,
does not assure prevention Of the
selashness. It win take a great
many thrusts and some punishment
to accomplish the purpose.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-06-06
What We're Up Against

Based upon absolutely no poll or any other method
OF samplng public opinion than observation of
the people around u.s. it now appears that majority
OF American citizens troubled about the
quences of the in Europe upon this country Only
SHIN minority now clngs to the happy but rather
forlofn belief that need not be affected in any way.
The latter possibility is remote if for other
reason than that is certain that much of the world
will be poverty STRICKEN homeless, starving after
this matter who wins it. AS result it is prob
able that political chaos will reign in Europe for years
to come Our foreign markets, bad as they are, may
well disappear entirely simply because most of the
people will have nothing with which to buy and little
but weapons to exchange for food.
AS far this country is concerned that is almost
the least serious prospect Far worse would be hos
tile, totataran rule Europe and the British and
French empires which would throttle foreign trade
and threaten our political freedom as well. That it
could seriously endanger independence cannot be
doubted, despite the scoing of dyed-inthe-wool
soationiss It took Hitler only five years to build up
therefore that would take him little longer to
bic powerful navy, whether not he first captured
the British and French fleets.
1t is more likely, however, that he would not have
to against us with military force Should the
Nazis win this struggle Hitler and his dicatora bud
dies would control almost the entire world except for
North and South America. Some form of currency
other than based gold could then easily be set
up among the vctors, making monetary horde as
worthless as pile of dirt. It is likely that the die
tators would continue to deal with other countries by
means of the barter system Since cannot hope TO
compete against the low production cost of German
manufactures on the world market because of
high standard of living, could not match wide
scale blitznieg import front.
Furthermore, we could not enter such a strug-
gle because economic set-up is not adjusted to it,
For example, the bulk of American products sold to
South American countries consists of machinery This
Germany prepared to barter to southern neghbors
On the other hand, we have for the meat wheat
and most of the other chief products of South America
which countries of that continent would have offer
in bartering. Germany needs and would accept such
articles.
Economic control is followed by political control
as testified by the influence of Germany and Italy in
the Balkans. After gaining such influence in South
America it would be the simplest sort of task for Ger
many TO undermine this country economically Even if
this failed would be enccled by hostile system of
political economic and individual living and would be
forced to maintain military machine greater than any
we have ever dreamed of until German power dis
appeared.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-06-06

The death Sunday of a young Howard countian
shortly after he struck in the head by baseball
brings to all of us an argument that has waged for
months in cities having major league teams. The ques-
ton is whether or not baseball players should be
qured to protective helmet, something like that
by footballers, at least while they at bat
Professional and amateur players alike have turned
thumbs down the idea. They say that such helmet
is discomfort that it nterferes with their playing
They cinch their argument by citing the fact that
few serious head injuries in baseball.
1t is true that fatal injuries rare in the national
pastime. But they possible. The youngster killed
accidentally last Sunday might have been any of dozen
youngsters in this any other community where the
game is played. A helmet might have saved him.
Anyway it would have been better to have tried it.
As for the discomfort and inconvience, most older
fans recall the days when shin guards chest pro-
tectors masks and all the other regaa which catchers
now accept as matter of course looked upon as
nuisances, even as "sissfed" few minutes of dis
comfort or inconvenience would be well worth the slim
odds in favor of an accident And we have bunch
that the players would get used 10 the extra equipment
without too much difficulty.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-06-06

oCNGLdl WcehSp OD-
servers here have Witnessed New
Deal reformers making strenuous
efforts toward warding off any
changes in their programs that
would set back the schemes they
have been fostering through the last
seven years. Those New Dealers
who have the Presidents ear have
gone so far as to persuade him to
issue a warning to congressional
leaders that none of the New Deal
reforms or social advances shall be
abrogated by defense legislation.
In the meantime, however, most
every observer also has Witnessed
a tendency on the part Of those
charged with official responsibility
to take steps leading to more work.
able plans in Fastening defense
preparation. Indeed. right now there
Is an intensive study being made
under guidance Of the army and
navy of such things as wage and
hour regulations, and limitations
upon private financing. Other things
that amount to handicaps upon the
nations productive capacity also are
being examined. The idea behind
all of this is, of course, to learn
whether the numerous so-called re-
forms win help or hinder speedy
development and production of the
war materials which must be avail
able if Europe's war gets further
out of bounds.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-06-06
Shawls and Aprons
In Style Picture
Newest Evening Wraps
Hark Back to the Past,
By CHERIE NICHOLAS

-
When you go meandering throuub
the big stores to see what's doing
in fashions realm, and when va,
drop in to sight exclusive modes in
your favorite high-style shop, have
an eye for surprises awaiting Won
in the way of shawls, parasols and
aprons or to be more specific, "apron
dresses. Reads as if we were COW.
ing paragraph out Of Godey's but
no indeed, the shawls, parasols and
aprons here referred to are anv.
thing but has beens. In fact thsv
are big news as to current fashion
trends.
This matter of shawls for exam.
pie: Not only are the newest frocks
styled with cunning little fringed
shawls tuned in fabric and color tn
the tempo Of the dress they top, but
the newest evening wraps are also
actual shawls fringed all around In
the good old-fashioned way.
Apronsl Here is a delightful theme
as modern designers are interpret.
ing it. The idea is that of dresses
made with detachable festive little
connections you tie on or button on
and you call them aprons. They
may be pleated with hip yoke tons
such as stylize the newest silk print
frocks or for evening they are ant
to develop into fanciful creations
richly embroidered or lace trimmed
little elegancies they are to give
your simplest classic frock
''scrumptious" look for very special
occasions.
As to parasols, here is romance
indeed, brought into the modern
fashion picture. Perfectly adorable
costumes for lawn parties and such
are made Of quaint silk prints or
dimities (cottons are ever so smart
for style-high wear) and if you want
to go that far you will have hat
parasol and bag of the same mate
rial as the dress. Yes, parasols are
Gin" from simple types to whimsi.
cal creations.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-06-06
Minimum Wage Scales
Are Being Investigated

AS showing how the New Deal adj
vocates are resisting any encroach-
ment upon the reforms which they
have fostered, 1t is necessary only
to report, as an example. that the
federal contracts board has been
holding hearings on proposed mini
mum wage scales. The board is
functioning under the Walsh-Healy
act This statute permits the de-
partment of labor to FIX minimum
wages paid in any industrial plant
which is manufacturing under q
government contract If the materi-
ais which the government Is buying
cost more than $4,000.
The board has been going right
ahead with hearings on its recon-
mendation that minimum wage Of
52h cents per hour be established in
the entire electrical industry. 1t has
done this Notwithstanding the fact
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-06-06
Afternoon Dresses
Dispense With Fuss

Afternoon dresses this spring &C.
cent wearable, easy lines, with soft
blouse details and full skirts. Even
when fine fabrics like silk chiffon
or lace are used, the trend is toward
casual lines.
One pretty costume has q simple
bolero in navy chiffon over flesh
pink bodice, prettily shirred. Bu!
the edges Of the jacket are finished
with a cutout border over net
through which the pink of the blouse
is revealed in lacy pattern.
This is typical. There 10 q 50.
phisticated lack of elaborate detail
in the new afternoon fashions.
In general, siIhouettes maintain
simplicity that is becoming, despite
the introduction of lower waistlines,
pocket spreads, apron Grapes ana
other skirt details in extreme fash
ions.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-06-06

Here they come, the widest
brims ever!
New print frocks have allover
shirred bodice tops.
Nets and meshes are the rage
for summary black sheer after
noon frocks.
Among smart cottons, seer
sucker has high rating for COM
ing summer.
Legion of honneur red is new
est theme for hats, bags, gloves
and blouses.
Wear a Jet necklace with your
new white lace blouse or trim
with jet buttons.
Huge white rufus Of sheerest or
CANDY or mousseline de sole is
latest neckwear theme.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-06-06

Some conversation has already
been heard to the effect that Mr..
Roosevelt must place more conf
dence in private business leaders if
his defense plans carry through The
President, as everyone recalls, has
seemed to enjoy cracking the whip
over business at frequent intervals
during his entire seven years in the
White House. The more conserva-
tive members of the administration
recognize the cleavage between the
President and general business, and
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-06-06
Bruckarfs Washington Digest
New Program for U. S. Defense
Crowds Politics Into Background
Rising Tide Of War Hysteria in Nations Capital
Endangers Advancement of Many New
Deal Social Reforms.

that anybody must realize how use
less the procedure is if it becomes
necessary for the President to use
wartime powers and require emer-
gency schedules of production to be
maintained.
Moreover. it is doubtful that the
information collected by the board
will have any value in any event.
This is true because wartime con-
ditions abroad naturally are inhu-
encing our industrial conditions. The
data being collected probably will
be meaningless if the war continues
another six months.
With respect to the question Of
limitations of hours which employ
ees may work, the same story is
true. In addition, it can be said,
believe, that congress will waste
very little time in removing the re-
strictions on hours Of labor if the
emergency requires complete mar
shaling of American productive ca
pacity.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-06-06
wNU sERvTcD
BY WILLIAM BRUCKART
WNU Service, National Press
Bldg, Washington, D. C.

WASHINGTON. There is a new
kind of political conflict developing
in Washington. The extent to which
it will 60 depends, obviously, upon
developments in Europe's war. 1t
is fair to say. nevertheless, that at
this moment died-in-the-wool New
Dealers are frightened within an
inch Of their lives from fear of what
the war hysteria is going to do to
their pet social program.
It should be said by way Of ex-
PLANTATION that President Roosevelt's
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-06-06

defense program is
likely to require the
best industrial and
military brains avail
able. That means
the President must
turn to the captains
Of industry-so cor
daily hated by real
New Dealers - for
certain types Of help
and guidance for a
preparedness pro-
gram.
Through these last
eaxrAaol txrn1ir1 AL
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-06-06
I'm, Not For,

Am I to thank God for every
thingf Am I to thank Him for be-
reavement, for pain, for poverty.
for toll? Be still my soul; thou
hast misread the message. It is not
to give thanks for everything. but
to give thanks in everything.-Dr.
q. Matheson.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-06-06
WAR TALK AND POLITICS

Favorite social reforms of the
New Deal are being showed into
the background in official Wash
ington conversation and attention
because of the war hysteria, says
william Bruckart. This worries
some of the politicians for they
feel that hard-headed. practical
business men may be called in
to replace them in order to speed
up the Presidents plan for build
ing up Americas home defense
program.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-06-06
It Won't Be Long Now

After Sergeant Tom Whitmore
of the British Army asked: 81 am
81 and have never been kissed by
any woman other than my sister.
Do you think that's a record?
he received over 400 letters from
girls who wanted to marry him.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-06-06
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BY HAROLD L. LUNDQUIST, D. D.
Dean of The Moody Bible Institute
of Chicago.
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Lesson subjects and Scripture texts Sc
lected and copyrighted by international
Council of Religious Education: used oy
permission
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-06-06
They Shall Return q the Lord

And the Lord shall smite Egypt.
he shall smite and heal it; and thew
shall return even to the Lord. and
he shall be entreated of them. and
shall heal them.-Isaiah 1922
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-06-06
EZEKIEL TEACHES PERSONAL
RESPONSIBILITY

LESSON TEXT-Ezeliel 33:7-16.
GOLDEN TEXT-So then every one OF
us shall give account of himself to God.
Romans 14:12.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-06-06

What makes selishness such
deadly sin is that it is such a SELF
deeeiving one.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-06-06

49, 1850
they are seeking to heal the wounds.
But the New Deal reformers-thei in
ner circle-will not listen to such
advice. Many of them will frankly
say that business is not to be trust
ed, and they are not going to allow
business leaders to ride in the sad
die Of defense management.
Changes in Present Cabinet
Are Being Called For
AS the war situation in Europe un-
folds, some Of the saner minds in
Washington are calling for changes
In the Presidents cabinet. It seems
quite obvious to that school of
thought that a real secretary of the
navy and a real secretary of war
are badly needed.
1t is well known that Secretary
Woodring and Assistant Secretary
johnson of the war department are
at odds. In fact, until few months
ago Mr.. Woodring and Colonel John
son were not on speaking terms. It
is the general understanding that
Colonel johnson is doing a reason
ably good job. but the condition
within the department is such that
no complete cooperation can be ex-
pected. Mr.. Edison, who is running
for the governorship of New Jersey,
has been no bowling success as Sec
rotary of the navy.
So it is not an exaggeration to
say that unless two good men are
placed in charge in those two de-
partments the execution of a de.
tense program can be badly messed
up. There are other places within
the government where changes also
could be made with profit. Accord.
ing to present indications. however,
the responsibility must remain with
the Democratic administration fol
the Republican leaders have def,
nitely turned cold shoulder to sug
gestions Of a coalition government,
even In these days of crisis"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-06-06
Europe's War May End
Many Theoretical Ideals

I could go on with other illustra-
tons of the character mentioned
here. These serve, however, to L.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-06-06


Here is a very fashionable blouse,
which makes clever play on baya'
dere stripes in wine and white. A
blouse of this type because Of its
smooth over-the-hip fit can be worn
very pleasingly with the new VOC
uish long-torso jacket suits. Shirr-
ing from the shoulders and high
close neckline together with its trim
fitted lines give a decided new look
to this most attractive blouse. Pen.
gum clips at the throat typify the
trend to jewelry themes that amuse.
The rough straw visor-like hat IS
pierced by long feather which is
sure sign of smartness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-24
INO CONTESTSIN
 DIVORCE SUITS
Three Slated for Superior Court Friday; Two
 Others Filed

Three uncontested divorce actions will be heard Friday by Judge AL fred c. Baldwin fo the superior court. Two other actions, instituted yesterday, will be returned to court in November.
 Set for Friday are the cases of Theo Higgins against Dale Higgins; Alice Thibodeau, against Edward Thibodeau; and Sarah Arena against Walter Arena.
 Actions instituted yesterday:
 Claiming desertion May 2, 1884 Thomas Edwards of Waterbury seeks a decree from Elizabeth Ed wards of Torrington. Married in 1892, they have one child.
 Beatrice Trenka seeks a decree from Frank J. Trenka, charging de- sertion on March 29, 1886. A change of name to Hoyt was also asked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-24
BY s. BURTON HEATH
NEA SpeciaI Correspondent

NEA Special Correspondent
 New York City, October 24 Ed ward J. Flynn is one Tammany boy who has made good.
 He started on the lowest rung of the political ladder. He was mod est, energetic, assiduous, thought ful, forSighted and ambitious. Above all, from the very beginning he modelled his political career up- on the often ignored truism that he who would command must first learn to obey. | Twenty years ago bashful Ed Flynn was a mere asSemblyman. Eight years ago he was chairman of the Democratic organization in the metropolis stepchild county, the Bronx.
 Today he is political boss of New York City, national chairman of the Democratic party, campaign man. ager for his buddy, the President and, judging only from his known earnings and the style in which he lives, a very, very prosperous man.
 Politics have been good to Boss Flynn, because Ed Flynn has been good to politics. He inherited a tight, efficient, hard hitting organi- zation. He streamlined it to cham pionship caliber. Ed Flynn worked | for the organization, and the or ganization produced for Ed Flynn and his brothers and his sisters and his nephews and his in-lawS.
 TWO PERIODS
 IN CAREER
 The political career of Boss Flynn divides sharply into two distinct pe- riodS.
 | The first began with his grad uation from Fordham and contin- ued up to the late summer of 1933. Throughout it he was openly, avow- edly and unblushingly the obedient servant of whoever happened to be the boss of Tammany Hall. As such, he and his Bronx machine condoned the fragrant corruption of Tammany Hall and shared generously in it's spells.
 The second began after polls had shown that Tammany was flat on it's back, and easy picking for any lush worker who happened along. Ed Flynn say his opportunity. He made himself master of Tammany Hall and political boss of the worlds greatest city. AS such, he assumed and exercised dominance over Tam many's opposition to good govern ment in New York.
 During the first period of Boss Hymns political career, Samuel Seabury, former judge of the states highest appeals court, exposed the most nauseating municipal scandals since the days of Tweed and Croker. Judges, county officials, city conn- missioners, political leaders and bag men fled, resigned and were re- moved. Mayor Walker resigned and went into retirement in England. REMAINS FAITHFUL
 TO TAMMANY
 It was disclosed that the law firm of Boss Olvany of Tammany Hall, Flynn's political mentor and guide, had hidden behind dummy attor- neys-of f-record to earn fees aggre- gating hundreds of thousands of dollars from firms seeking preferen- tial treatment from the city. The rank and file of the Demo- cratic voters revolted and joined in movement to purge New York government of corruption.
 But Boss Flynn did not revolt He remained regular He stood by the Tammany machine which made him assemblyman, made him city chamberlain, made him county chairman for the Bronx.
 He was faithful to the associates who had given him an inordinate