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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-23
ECONOMIC TRENDS-AND
 PRETTY LEGS

There is a woman looking at her legs who is more important to Japan than a couple Of armies a squadron Of fighting ships.
 If the lady likes the nylon stockings, Japan has been injured more than if Chang Kai-shek won major battle in China For stockings are the last stronghold of the silk industry and silk is the back bone of the export which Japan needs to main tain its position in the world.
 To see just how Important raw silk is to Japan, it is only necessary to glance at table of Japanese exports to the United States In 1888 Japan sold us $83651 OO0 worth of silk, nearly all of which went into stockings as rayon has captured most of the silk market for dresses underwear etc.
 That was well over half of Japans total ex- ports to the United States which valued at $l2682OOOO The second largest classification-other textile products-amounted to only $l468S0O0
 Most of Japan's other exports to this country and to the rest of the world are highly susceptible to rising tariff barriers They based not upon any special ability of the Japanese to produce them nor upon any special natural resource. Their place in the world market is and held merely by the low labor cost in Japan. That sort of market can't be depended upon.
 silk is Japans export mainstay and silk means silk thread for stockings
 Nylon, which goes on the market soon, can cap- the market in few years if it lives up to pre- dictions
 Nylon SUocKlIlBs VIII DC Aold III tHe Sl-Ao-a-Pdi class and said to be superior in appearance to silk stockings at that price Tests to indicate that they will wear several times long. Even if the most conservative estimate is they will compete with cheaper stockings the customer will be able to get better stockings for the same-or smaller-annual expenditure.
 The new thread which is made of air water, coal resin and the witchery of modern chemistry, will not require machinery in the hosiery mills Its introduction may be extremely rapid because it be used existing stocking looms
 Apparently the only hurdle remaining before it is the unpredictable matter of feminine favor And on this the Japanese have little ground for hope. Nyon has been tried out for months
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-23
Economy Comes Home to ROOst-
 At the South Pole
(Philadelphia Record)

Possibly you have forgotten that Rear Admiral Byrd the polar explorer, was one of the charter members of the National Economy League, the or ganization dedicated slashing Government expen- dtures with especial reference to those for relief
 Now it seems that Admiral Byrds eagerness for economy has caught up with hm-at the South Pole
 Pocketing his hatred of Federal assistance, Ad-
 iral Byrd asked Congress to help pay for his junket to the South Pole, and Congress agreed. To finance Byrd the sum of $34000O voted. Besides, Uncle Sam gave him the of two vessels the North Star and US.S Bear specially equipped for polar use.
 Recently the Admras representatives showed up and asked for another $250000. Worse they an- nounced that they would be back for another ap- propriation next year and probably yet another in 1941
 Taking its cue from the tenets of the National Economy League and the economy preachmentS of Senator Byrd of Virginia the Amirals brother, the House sub- b-commttee killed the appropriation for what Representative Marcantono called relief of penguins in the Antarctic" So Byrd will have to worry along on the $34oO0o, and come home when all of it is spent.
 If the Admiral still wants to explore after that, perhaps he may accept the suggestion of Represen- tave Van zandt and explore this country for jobs for the unemployed"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-23
Horoscope "The stars incline
 but do not compel
SUNDAY, MARCH "A

Benefic aspects dominate today s Horoscope The contiguration is favorable to the discussion of re- ligious or philosophical subjects. h. terest in occultism and various cults will extend widely Women will be especially inclined to accept strange ideas.
 Heart and Home: This is d lucky day for correspondence. Love let ters are under happy direction: Logic guides emotions, enabling wise choice of suitors on the part of girls wht are popular. This is a fortunate day for entertaining perso ons whose friendship means more than mera social diversion. Domestic harmony is presaged Women will be in- clined to cooperate in hottsehofe budget limitations. tsa's'' !"
 Business Affairs; Trade agree ments will focus interest in the, com mercial world. Renewed friendly re- lations with Japan are indicated a. most desirable and profitable. Mex ico and South America will offer new problems for exporters. T h ( trend toward economic independence is to cause many changes in the volume of American cotton export ed to foreign countries.
 National Issues: The. importance of electing highly educated and thoroughly experienced men to leg islative bodies will be recognized ir the coming national campaign. In terest in public service as a eareeF will be stimulated by evidence tha grave mistakes are prevalent in tn handling of industrial, agriculture and financial problems in the Unit ed States. Public offices as a poll tical reward for campaign activity will be unpopular among, voters oi honest convictions.
 International Affairs: EvI DOT tents appear to foreshadow. tn spread of war in a most intensified manner. European conflict will dis; tract attention from the Sino-Jap- anese operations which will end II a shorter time than expected. Econ Cmic needs will prove to be moro effective than homes in deciding in ternational conflict
 Persons whose birthdate it is ,hav' the augury of a year of extraordin, ary events. Unexpected good for tune is forecast for both men ano women,
 Children born on this day vii be strong in body and mind. The, should have great ambition anC splendid energy. Success belong to those who have the opportun- ity to exert their best abilities.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-23
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

SEALED BIDS, in TRIPLICATE will be received in the office of he Architect at Juneau, Alaska, at 10 AM, APRIL 9, 1940, and then publicly opened for the furnishing )f all MATERIALS, PLUMBING IND HEATING WORK, ELECTRI- GAL WORK for the ALTERATION AND ADDITION of School Building at Haines, Alaska.
 Plans may be obtained from N. LISTER TROAST & ASSOCIATES, architects and Engineers, Shattuck Building, Juneau, Alaska. Separate ids will be received for the Plumbing and Heating work; Elec- rical work and for Materials
 A deposit of $10 will be required or each set of Plans and Specifi- ations. A Bid Bond of 5qo of the Bid will be required to accompany he proposal.
 The successful bidder will be re- luired to furnish Performance Bond of 1009o of the Contract price md also furnish sufficient Com )ensation and Fire Insurance to rotect the Territory.
 CITY OF HAYNES, ALASKA,
 By N. LESTER TROAST &
 ASSOCIATES, Architects and
 Engineers.
 Publication dates, March 23-30, April 6-13, 1940 adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-23
NOTICE OF HEARING ON FINAL ACCOUNT AND REPORT AND PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION

PETITION FOR DISTRIBUTION Tn the United States Commission CTS (Ex-o -officio Probate) Court for the Territory of Alaska, Juneau Commissioner Precinct
 n the Matter of the Estate of WILLIAM H. DICKINSON, de- ceased.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN hat on March 18th, 1940, JAMES V. McNAUGHTON, as administra- or, de bonis non, VIVA, of the state of WILLIAM H. DICKIN- ION, deceased, made and filed in he above-entitled Court at Juneau, Alaska, his Final Account and Re- ,ort and Petition for Distribution, md that on said day the said Court ntered it's order directing that nearing be had upon said Final Ac- count and Report and Petition for Distribution before it on Saturday, May 18th, l940, at 1000 o'clock A. M, at the office of the said United States Commissioner, in the Federal Territorial Building, in Ju- neau Precinct, Territory of Alaska, and requiring all persons to then and there appear and make their objections, if any, thereto, and to the settlement thereof.
 FELIX GRAY,
 U. s. Commissioner and Ex-
 Officio Probate Judge. First publication, March IS, 1940. Last publication, April 8, 1940.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-23
M o D E R N ETIQUETTE
 t
 By Roberta Lss

Q. When playing bridge, is per- son ever justified in criticising the play of his or her partner?
 A. Never Under no circum- stances should one do so. Nowhere is good breeding more noticeable than in sports and games.
 Q. Isn't it improper for two per- sons to shake hands across the ta- ble?
 A. Yes. However, if one person extends his hand across the table, the other person must accept it.
 Q. When a hostess is going to serve cocktails and knows that one or two of her guests do not care for them, what should she do
 A. The hostess should prepare tomato juice, or something of the kind, for these guests.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-23
NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a hearing will be held before he undersigned probate Judge on April 3, 194O, at 1000 o'clock, AM n the office of the United States Commissioner and Ex-Officio Pro- pate Court for the Juneau, Alaska, Commissioner Precinct, upon the ,etition of JOHN CURRIER for lis appointment as administrator If the estate of THOMAS COX deceased, and for the issuance of Letters of Administration to him III persons in interest are hereby equired at said time and place appear or show cause, if any hey have, why said petition should lot be granted as prayed for.
 Witness my hand and Official Seal at Juneau, Alaska, this 2lst lay of March, 1940.
 FELIX GRAY,
 United States Commissioner
 and Ex-Officio Probate
 Judge for Juneau. Alaska,
 Commissioners Precinct. ,ublication dates, March 22-23-25- 6-27-28- -29-30, April 1-2, l940. adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-23
REBUILDING THE. REICH

From the Munchener Neueste Nachrichten:
 Now is the time when artists should busy them selves devisng and original forms of grave stones A wide field is opening for their talents. The dreary, stereotyped forms are already giving way to novel designs, but now it has become es- pecially necessary to speed the reform before new vistas of monuments regular and monotonous as the keys of a piano, suddenly inflict themselves upon the landscape"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-23
DAILY LESSONS
 IN ENGLISH
Fly w. L. Ge-de~

Words Often Misused: Do not say, Illness resulted from the unsani- tary conditions of the village. Say "insanitary condition"
 Often Mispronounced: Fleur de lis. Pronounce flur-de-le, u as in fur, first as in her, second e as in me, accent last syllable.
 Often Misspelled: Ca mp i g n |; aign. Champagne; agne.
 Synonyms: Obliging, helpful, ac- commodating, kind, gracious, agree able, courteous, complaisant.
 Word Study: Use word three times and it is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day Today's word l: Provident; making provision for the future; frugal; saving. No man can be provident of his time who is not prudent in the choice of his company."-Jeremy Taylor.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-23
ADD BUSINESS INDEXES

To the New York Times Index, Business Week Index, the famous index based on living room rugs etc. we record notable and possibly accurate ad- dtion. It is index computed by Miami, Florida and the latest figures as follows:
 Garbage collections are 77 percent above 1883 for homes in Miami. Peaks always occur when times are best Officials assume it is because the pros porous throw away more borderlne usabes than in times of need
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-23
20 YEARS ;:.u s. AGo ss;s2
MARCH B. 1920

MARCH Z3, lSZU
 The registration at the City Clerks office for the municipal election was very light, lighter than 1t was at corresponding period the pre- vious year. However, there were signs of a reviving interest, as it was expected that from this time on the registration would be heavier as the election day drew nearer.
 George H. Canneld had purchased at United States Marshal's sale the gas boat Pacific for $2,40O. The boat was sold to satisfy claims of credit ors.
 Earle c. Jamesaon upon his ar rival in Seattle was taken to the Seattle General Hospital, where doc tors pronounced his illness as brain fever.
 The Coliseum Theatre was the scene of merry after-theatre party when MT. and Mrs. w, D. Gross entertained in honor of Miss Ruby Peterson of Tacoma, who was to be their house guest for the sum- mer.
 Mrs. Roy c. Penney of Thane gave ] most enjoyable sewing party. A contest was held and honors were won by Mrs William Talbot, first; Mrs. William Carlberg, second; and Mrs James Duggan, consolation.
 George F. Forrest, who had been pending the winter in Seattle, was .Xpected to arrive here on an early joat
 w. E. Fielding, local agent for the ,tandard Oil Co.,, received word that he tanker Petroleum 2 was to leave 'uneau soon on its regular trip to annefy points in Southeast Alaska.
 Weather-HignesS 52; lowest 27: 'oudy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-23
and LEARN
By A. C. Cordo~

1. Hannibal, Missouri, is famed as the boyhood home of what fa- nous author?
 2. How many bones are there in the hand?
 8. Who conquered for the Roman Empire what is now France? 4. What is the oldest university in England?
 5. About how many canals are there in Venice, Italy?
 ANSWERS l. Mark Twain. 2. Twenty 3. Julius Caesar. 4. Oxford.
 5. About l50.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-23
HELP AN ALASKAN Telephone 713 or write The Alaska Territorial
 Employment Service for this qualified worker.

DRESSMAKER PRACTICA NURSE - Woman, age 39. High school education. Several years ex- perience in practical nursing in pri- vate homes. Has also done dress making; clerking in dry goods stores. Call for ES 3432.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-23
eHtby
 Birthday

The Empire extends eongratula- lions and best vishes today, their birthday anniversary, to the fol- Iotoing:
 MARCH 23.
 c. T. Gardner
 Darrell Cole Phyllis Andrews Philip Harland
 MARCH 24 Sarah Tracy Druley Martha Ann Carmichael Elaine Arnold Ennie and Thomas White Phillip Howell
 A. R. Andrews Mrs. A. Mogseth Buddy Mogseth Minnie Goldstein Morris Tonsgard Henry w. Gieske
 Mike Kosoff
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-23
AUTOMOBILE OWNERS
 ATTENTION

All night parking on streets pro- hibited while snow storm continues, as the snow plough will be in op- eration every night. Cars found on streets will be lowed to a pub- lie garage and penalized.
 DAN RALSTON, adv. Chief of Police.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-23
PUBLIC CARD PARTY

Legion of the Moose are giving a public card party at LOOP. Hall, March 26, 8 pm. Prizes and re- treatments. Meeting starts at ' pm.
 adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-23
ATTENTION MASONS

There will be stated communica- tion Monday evening. Dinner at 6;3o Past Masters night. Work in the M. M. Degree. Refreshments.
 J. w. LEVERS. adv Secretary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-23

Joachim Ribbentrop champagne sales man before he became German Foreign Minister. Maybe he just went to Rome to see if any of the vineyards would give him his old job back
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-23

Nineteen year-old girls commit more crimes than girls of any other age survey shows. Just as soon as they get old enough to be interesting says a friend of ours they get dangerous.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-23

In Missouri, the average asphalt or concrete road lasts about 30 years, the average oil or macadam road 10 years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-23

Today's News Tooay-Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-23

George F. Forrest, who had beel pending the winter in Seattle, wa sXpected to arrive here on an earl joat.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-23
Newport Youth Held
For Theft Of Auto

Walter Phillips, 20, of Newport.
R. E., is being held in the New
Hanover county Jail in default of
$500 bond for trial at the fall term
of the federal court in Providence,
R. l., on a charge of violating of
the national stolen property act.
Phillips was given a preliminary
hearing before William A. Wylie,
u. S. Commissioner, probable
cause was found, and he was or
dered held under $500 bond for
trial in Providence.
The defendant is charbed with
the larceny of an automobile, a
1888 model Ford coupe, the proper.
ty of Roland c. Wickes, from New.
port on May 81, and taking it tc
Waterloo, Md, where it was aban-
doned. He was arrested here last
week and has waived extradition to
r. l., officers said.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-23

from his. I'D think you'd be a little
more grateful to people for helping
YOU"
"Okay, I'm grateful he fretted.
But what ~happened?"
Colby Francie related the whole
story.
You socked him and got my money
back? Say, that's good. But whad.
ia wanta put me to bed for? Th have
been all right. These cabins cost
dough-"
Francie's heart felt numb, hurt.
Blindly she struck back at him: IT.
your own fault, Gusty Gair! If you'G
listened to Pops 80"
That's right; rub it in," he growl.
ed. Maybe 1 amt got enough
trouble, huh? l guess you never
made a mistaken" He struggled tt
get out of bed. I'm leaving. 1 cant
afford to pay two bucks for a bed
Francie started to hold him back
but it wasn't necessary. A wave Of
dizziness took all the fight out Of
|Gutsy. He closed his eyes, slept.
Francie stood looking at him,
o without tenderness. 1t was
hopeless trying to be nice to Gusty.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-23
Compulsory Training
Program Is Endorsed

A resolution urging the President
and Congress to speed up the ma
tional defense program and inau.
gurate compulsory military pro.
grams Immediately was adopted
by the Brunswick County National
Defense committee at a mass
meeting Thursday night at tn e
courthouse in Southport, M. B..
Watkins, secretary, reported yes
terday.
The resolution follows: whereas
the strongest military powers have
ruled world affairs and it is to be
supposed that world affairs will
always be ruled by the strongest
military machine.
And whereas we are weak in
military power now but have the
resources to build that strongest
military machine if we begin now.
BE it resolved by the Bruins
wick County National Defense
Committee that we beg the presi-
dent and Congress to make every
possible effort to speed up our de-
tense program, use every resource
of our country for preparedness
now, ever if it means CONSUMPTION
of every man, woman. child, and
every piece of property. and that
they institute compulsory military
training immediately.
BE it further resolved that a
copy of this resolution be sent to
the President of the United States,
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-23

brisk young doctor arrived, ex-
amined Gusty and said with a
grin, ''Tough-skulled youngster.
Except for a severe headache, he'll
be okay in the morning."
Francie hurried into the cabin.
Gusty's eyes were still closed, but
he breathed evenly. His rugged,
young face was pale, relaxed. His
helplessness tugged at Francie's
heart. 1t seemed impossible that
she would ever hear his donkey
laugh again.
Mr.. Weston entered and Francie
turned tear-clouded eyes to him.
I'm going to stay with him,
Pops. He might waken and need
me-"
John Weston said gravely,
you've had a pretty trying night,
Francie. Wouldn't it be better If
J.
"Oh, no, Pops, IL want to-"
He hesitated, then smiled h / S
understanding. "Of course you do,
dear"
Alone, Francie switched out all
the lights except a small lamp
by the bed. Then she drew up a
chair and took Gusty's hand.
1t was cool and limp. Bitterly
ashamed, she thought of all the
nasty things she's said to him. She
bent over and brushed her lips
across his cheek in a kiss of for
%giveness.
She wondered if it would be wrong
just to see how much money
Gusty had. The wallet con.
tanned $35 in crumpled bills.
Another thought struck her. She
opened a side flap in the wallet.
1t was there! The previous ticket
to the Pegasus-I.B.C. broadcast.
along with a hastily scrubbed note
of consent from Gusty's father.
Francie trust the wallet aside, feel
ing guilty. She had no business
meddling with Gusty's property
She's give it to him the minute
he wakened.
At that moment Gusy's eyelids
futtered open. He gazed about the
room, puzzled. Then he sale
Gosh, what happened?"
Francie bent over him, mag
lining herself a lovelyS Florence
Nightingale, candle in hand
You're all right. Gusty," she sale
softly. I'm taking care of you
How'd I get here?"
Pops brought you in. We foune
you. unconscious by the campfire
"a fine guv that Blubber turned
out to be-" Gusty scowled. Boy
does my head hurt!"
Francie patted his hand tender
ly. All the mother instincts that a
helpless male can arouse in a fem
mime breast were busy within her
Lie quiet, Gusty, and don't worry
Gusty was in no mood to be moth
cred. For Pete sake, Francie, give
me the low-dowu and stop acting
like / had one foot in the grave y
Francie jerked her hand away
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-23
BY w. H. A
CAST OF CHARACTERS

CAST Of 16Ae0
FRANCE WESTON girl with
a voice and ambition to crash the
movies.
GUsTY GAIR-garage mechanic
who can give out on a trumpet.
JERRY FINNEY Movieland's
Youngest glamor man.
YESTERDAY: When Francie re-
fuses to ride with him, Gusty picks
I'D a hitchhiker. John Weston
warns Gusty that the man looks
like a crook, but Gusty disregards
the warning. That night Francle
awakes, see a man in the doorway
of the cabin.
CHAPTER vi
Francie tried to scream. No
No sound came from her throat.
She lay with her eyes fixed on
the prowler, unable to move. Her
heart slammed wildly into h
ribs.
She heard the metallic rip I
knife on screen. ooh, if she'd only
closed and bolted the door!) The
man slid his hand inside and with
drew the catch. Squat and bulky,
he moved toward Aunt Hats bed.
Paralyzed, Francie saw him
reach under the pillow. Finding
nothing, the proWler eased himself
into the narrow space between the
two beds. He was so close that
Francie could have touched him.
She heard the muffled intake OF
his breathing.
Francie never knew what hap
pened then. 1t was as If some
thing snapped inside of her, re-
leasing her nerves from the in
tolerable strain.
She sat up in bed. Hell out-f1ung
hand overturned the wrought iron
lamp on the stand. The proWler
whirled, came at her. Francie's
hands frightened around the heavy
lamp base. She struck out blindly.
She felt the lump come to an
abrupt stop, bite into something
hard. There was a groan, a thud.
Aunt Hat screamed. Francie sank
back on the bed in a faint.
When she opened her eyes, the
cabin was flooded with light. Her
father held her close. The camp
proprietor and a patrolman looked
in the door.
Are you all right, dear?" he
asked.
With a shudder, Francie stared
at the man on the floor. He lay
motionless, a trickle of blood run
ming from his head. 'Did-did ]
DO that?"
John Weston nodded. You bet
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-06-23
PRESIDENT SIGNS
AIRPORT PROJECT
"rA improvements, Approx.
ed By CAA, Will Cost s''
Total Of 100000

The proposed $4,000 inr,...
ment project at Bluethentbs, ",
port was finally assured yeste,s ss'
with a report from Addiso, ~
lett chairman to the board ,'s',
county commissioners. of pr. "
dent Rooseveelt's official snn, .s'l'
of the project. "0'al
Chairman Hewlett was irt
IN a wire from Congressman ed
Bayard Clark that the prasii J,
ject. A'e PIC.
The work, providing for
mated 5000, 900 in federal vi eS'
ment and local sponsor St f'ss
which had previously been .r .ulos'
ed by the Civil A~eronautics : ar.s9v
ity and the Works Proiec sS'''l'
ministration, will start Soon ~
July l. Chairman Hewlett said '''s'
A skeleton crew began preJini,
airy operations during the ' nsa,
week on the project, which p /.
prises the construction of thr WIZ,
runways, two 5000 feet in Jens,s
and one $500 feet in lengtb s~a
stallation of lighting and otb n,
facilities. V"es