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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-18
POWER OF THE AMERICAN
PRESS
By ]. E. Jones

Washington, D. c., October A.
National Newspaper Week received
the blessings Of the great and near
great, but so far as your Washing
ton correspondent has been able to
observe the schedules of "going to
press" have gone on in the usual
way Strangely enough it took a
hundred years from the time the
Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock
to establish an American newspaper,
even though several attempts were
made in such adventures as pub
lie Occurrences" the Boston News
Letter." the Boston Gazette" and
the New England Courant." Press
associations and activities that cover
the world news are of comparatively
recent date.
The power of the press is challeng-
ed by the Presidential election, and
inasmuch as most newspapers are
known to be opposing reelection of
Mr.. Roosevelt it remains to be seen
whether they can hold their place
against radio, moving pictures and
campaign orators in directing public
opinion. 1t is a contest in the great
field of communication" that should
not be lost sight of.
Viewed from an entirely economic
standpoint the baromoters of bust
ness show that retail newspaper ad-
vertising has increased throughout
the country in recent weeks and is
now considerably above the average
of the last few years. This must be
regarded as an important trend as
it indicates that our people are able
to buy more goods and merchandise.
Hence, the local merchants use more
printers ink, to increase their sales.
There is plenty of money in the
banks and this fact has been proved
by the National Defense Advisory
Commission, which announces that
at least billion dollars is available
in private banks for emergency de-
tense plant construction. The bank
situation is favorable to business in
every community.
A short time ago this writer's at
tention was attracted to picture
of a skilled tool maker giving
physical shape to an engineers idea
for a better automobile. The picture
was labeled, Born in Blueprint"
The births from those blueprints are
in the display rooms where the new
1941 models of cars are being shown.
Dispatches from Detroit appearing
in the daily press report the remark
able rise in motor car and truck
production. Official and industrial
reports show a gain of FL per cent
in factory sales throughout the
United States for the first eight
months of this year.
Business barometers showing con-
ditions in such major corporations
as radio, the telegraph and tele-
phone, the railroads, shipping, lum-
Der, building materials, chemical
products, wool, cotton, etc., indicate
that all of them are safely riding
the economic channels.
Great sums of money will be dis
tributed in connection with national
defense orders. This will materially
aid normal business and should help
to assure increased prosperity to
the Nation in 1941. One of the coun-
try's recognized industrial leaders
hit the nail on the head a few days
ago when he observed that if our
country will stick to the middle OF
The road there is enough money,
brains and ability to keep this Mar
ton in the World" That seems to
be favorable answer to the Ques-
ton of Where are we at?"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-18

There's a shortage of Vitamin g
in Germany +. SO they're planting
wild roses to get some :. at q rate
Of three plants minute.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-18

Listeners seldom exepct to hear
anything good of themselves, but
they are usually satisfied II they
hear something bad of others.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-18

OF course man has right to
the best of everything-as long as
he pays for it with honestly acquir-
ed money.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-18

A mans religion never dies so
long as ne uses the golden rule In
measuring his actions.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-18

No matter how insignificant a
man may be. he firmly believes that
his superiority will some day be
recognised.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-18

Construction of new hospitals is
now involving giant U. s. invest
ment Of $500 each minute of the
days "a hours.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-18

A mans narrow mind Is seldom
due to the fact that he minds his
own business,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-18

Some office-holders seem to for
get the time when they were office
seekers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1940-10-18
Washington And The Federal

The city of Washington has in
creased SO per cent in the past ten
years. The increase Of other cities
of similar size was anywhere from
four to seven per cent.
On June 80, 1917, the Civil Ser
vice Commission reported 41,417
Government employees in the District
of Columbia, and the peak of civil
employment during the World War
reached 117,760. By 1882 the en-
ployment in the Government service
in Washington was reduced to &C.,
3O2. Today the number of Federal
employees in Washington is at an
all time high. On June 80 there were
133,823. 1t has been ''going up
ever since.
For the first time in history the
total number of employees in the Gov
eminent throughout the United
States is more than q million per-
sons. It is now increasing very rapid
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-16
(. D. A. Junior Troop Makes Plans
 For Ha||owe en

The troops of the Junior Catholic Daughters of America met during the week and made plans for future events.
 Troop l held meeting Monday at Mrs A. M. Geyer's residence with Kay McAlister, President, presiding. Plans were made for hallowe en party to be given Friday evening at the gymnasium of the Catholic school
 Committees for the affair include Teresa Doogan. Pat McAlister for arranging the gymnasium; Teresa Mcclure, Sarah Atkinson and Col leen Hellan in charge of entertain ment; Pat Gullufsen, decorations, and Kay McAlister, refreshments.
 Yesterday members of Troop 2 met at the home of Mrs Verne Hoke and planned a halloween party for Oc- tober 30
 The affair will be a costume party and will be held at the home of MT and Mrs. George Gullufsen.
 In charge of arrangements arc Rose Mary Dooean, Gloria Gullufscr and Marian ,McAlister.
 H4
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-16
STEAMSHIP HEARINGS
 NOW ENDED
Figures Revealed Showing increase in Profit Through
 New Freight Rates

I SEATTLE. Oct 16.-The revenue of three Puget Sound to Alaska steamship companies from June to September, increased more than four percent over what the revenue had been under old freight rates, according to figures revealed by the Maritime Commission hearing here to determine whether or not the new rates shall prevail.
 The hearing was concluded short ly after the figures had been given by Examiner G. O. Gusham The Commission is not expected to an- ncunce a decision until early next year.
 Revenues of Alaska Steamship Company for the summer were $l,- 123 1928. If old rates had been charged, the revenue on the same amount of cargo would have brought but $l071,918
 The percentage increase in reve- nuc for the Alaska Steamship was therefore 4796
 The Northland Transportation Company had a revenue this sum- nier of $295,118 Under the old rates, their revenue would have been s283571 an increase of Al percent.
 Alaska Transportation Company revenue for the summer was S127.- l49, while under the old rates it would have been $12f,e63, an in- crease of AZ percent. f
 Wylie Hemphill, President of a fuel company, testified he believed a fair annual return for the com- panies would be between l2 and l8 percent of the value of their in vestment. ti-
 The Alaska Steamship is valued in investment at $1a000000, North land at $4,000.000- and Alaska Transportation at $2000,000.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-16
CHILD WELFARE fN. CONFERENCE NOW
 UNDERWAY HERE
Representatives of Depart ment in Juneau for
 Three-Day Meet

The first Territorial conference of Child Welfare Service Workers and Alaska Department of Public Vel fare representative convened at Juneau this morning. meeting with Director Russell c. Maynard and Supervisor of Child Welfare Services Miss Deborah B Pentz.
 Representatives of the department taking part in the three-day con- ference are Miss Eleanor Oman of Anchorage, George w Louden, Jr, of Fairbanks, Miss Adelheid Guen- timer of Juneau-Douglas, and John 6. Cowgirl, Ketchikan representative.
 The first conference of it's kind called since the adoption of the social security act by the Territory of Alaska occurred on the same date on which the child welfare service program was formally approved by the United States Children's Bureau three years ago today. Subjects to be considered at the conference in clude the general program of child welfare services throughout Alaska, including mothers allowances and services and assistance available to dependent and delinquent children. Other general welfare activities to be discussed include old age assist ance and relief of destitution.
 Juvenile Act Revision
 A proposed revision of the juvenile act now appearing on the statute books will also be an important sub ject. Problems of health and relief as regards the children and families coming under the jurisdiction of the Department of Public Welfare and the relation of the department and its representatives with other Ter ritorial and Federal agencies affect ed, are expected to be discussed with various representatives during the conference. Through the services of the Department of Public Welfare, medical aid and hospitalization are made available to needy children and families of Alaska.
 The importance of sanitarium and bospitalization care for persons Suf- fering from tuberculosis will come up for general discussion with the purpose in mind of drawing the attention of the Alaska Legislature to the dangerous prevalence of the disease among the citizens of the Territory.
 Other general programs to be dis cused will include WPA, eco, the national youth movement, old age and survivors insurance and unem- ployment compensation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-16
CHApL LM'S TALkIE |
 SHOWN, NEW YORK

NEW YORK Oct. 16.-A picture which through it's two years in the making has evoked considerably more comment than the average production, Charlie Chaplin's The Great Dictator had double pre- mier last night at two Broadway theatres More celebrities than one could shake an autograph book at' Hooked to both theatres to see Charlie make his talkie debut m the role
 Chaplin made personal appear ances at both movie houses. In the Great Dictator" Chaplin retalns his famous mustache to aid in his portrayal of a ruler of a mythical land Comedian Jack Oakle DOT trays the dictator of a rival ma ten @ sA 5g9
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-16
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR GENERAL LAND OFFICE DISTRICT LAND OFFICE
Anchorage, Alaska

&AAlAiiOA etSN, Ihiooho
 September g, l9f0 Notice is hereby given that Os- car MangSof, has made application for a homesitc under the act 0f May 26, 1884 (48 Stat. 309D An chorage serial 09866, for the land described as Lot ID" of U. s. Survey No 2389, of the Auke Bay Group of Homesites, containing 2.85 acres.
 Any and all persons claiming ad- versely any of the above mentioned land should file their adverse claim in the District Land Office, Anchorage, Alaska, within the per- iod of publication or thirty days thereafter, or they will be barred by the provisions of the Statutes.
 GEORGE A. LINGO,
 Register Publication dates, Oct. 2-9-16-23- 30, Nov. 6-l3-20-27, 1940. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-16
OPENING SHRINE DANCE ADVANCED
 TO NOVEMBER !

The first Shrine Dance of the l940-41 season will be held on Nc vember instead of November 9, Chairman Lance Hendricksan an- n0unced today
 The date was advanced in view of the fact that November 9 is the beginning of a three day holiday week end Monday is Armistico Day) and many hunters are eX- pected to be out of town on the eve of the closing of the deer season
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-16
UNITED SI..THS DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR General Land Office
 District Land Office
Anchorage. Alaska,

<AoS Nsob So, AV Ao.
 Notice is hereby given that Chester Bancsson, has made final proof on his homestead, Anchorage serial 08351, for a tract of land embraced in U. s. Survey No. 23C6, situated on the east shore of Gas tineau Channel, about two miles northwest of Juneau, cn the Gla- cier Highway, in latitude 58 19'307 N. longitude l34 28' w. and it is now in the files of the U. s. Lana Office. Anchorage, Alaska, and T no protest is filed in the district land office, within the period of publication or thirty days there after. said final proof will be ac- cepted and final certificate issued.
 GEORGE A. LINGO,
 Register. Date first publication, Oct. g, 194o. Date last publication, Dec. 4, l940.
 adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-16
NEITzERT I5sIs ?" VISITOR HERE
 FROM HAYNES

Glenn Neitzert. superintendent in charge of construction for the Civil Aeronautics Board at Haines. came in on the Ranger V last night to spend few hours here on business.
 Neitzert, former Public Roads en- gineer and resident of Juneau, will leave the Haines job for other CAB projects in the Interior in a few weeks.
 Crews have been building three quarters buildings and a meteoro- logical station at HaineS. While in Juneau this evening, Neitzert is a guest at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-16
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 = Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 4l@, American Can 95A, Anaconda 23is, Bethlehem Steel 80+s, Commonwealth and Southern ls General Motors 49h International Harvester 48h, Ken necott 30 7l8, New York Central 1412, Northern Pacific ', United States Steel 60as, Pound $4.04.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-16
- AMERICA ;i||I;L
By RAY PEACOCK Ap Feature SerUice Writer

ILL week long George is just ordinary guy But come "A Lodge Night, George is Presence resplendenl m purple and gold braid and epauets sash and sword
 George is one 4750 900 Americans belonging to faerna benevolent and religious or sem-regous lodges scattered throughout the country
 George likes Lodge Night because he knows that no mat ter how things be going to pot otherwse Lodge Night always will be pretty much the same He likes he pomp and pageantry and believes in the rituals and the creeds even though he himself may have to cut corners
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-16
PETE AMUNDS0N 5IRUK
 LAST NIGHT BY AUTO

Pete Amundson. 69. is at St. Anr's Hospital suffering from leg and arm fracture and bruises about the head as the result of being struck by a car about l0.30 o'clock last night The accident occurred near Tenth Street.
 According to advices, the patient is resting comfortably at press time today -.------.-..
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-16
pYLES RETURN
 FROM KET(HIkAM

pr Taylor J. Pyle. Associate Den tai Officer of the Office Of Indian Affairs, returned to Juneau last night from Ketchikan on the steamer Yukon with his wife and daughter. The Pyles have taken an apartment at the Fosbee. He will go to Sitka on the Estebeth for a brief trip.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-16
THE WEATHER
II. $. pEpARTMENT OF COMMERCE WEATHER BUREAl
Forecast for Juneau beginning 4SO Oct
tBy the D.. S.. Weather Bureau)

Forecast for Juneau 4sO Occasional rain tonight slightly tonight low highest Thursday 5O moderate south-
 
 Occasional tonight portion tonight; moderate southasery Southery and the Lynn Canal
 coast of the Gulf of Alaskan ntrance Cape Cape Hinchmbrook occasion souheastefly
 
 Kodiak occasional showers be- partly northery to north shifting northwesery Thursday
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-16
DAY 10 BE OBSERVED AZ
 OFFICE HOLIDAY

Territorial and City offices, as well as banks, will be closed all day Friday, Alaska Day The date is that of the formal transfer of the Russian colonies to the United States in 1867.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-16

Miss Margaret Pearcc is return ing from a vacation trip to the States aboard the steamer Alaska. She is an employee in the Forest Service Office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-16
TO KETCHIKAN

Rosellen Monagle. employee in the office of U s. Commissioner Felix Gray, has gone to Ketchikan for a week to appear as a witness in a court case
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-16
TEAGLES RETURN

Lester E. Teagle, Chef at the Baronof, accompanied by Mrs. Tea gle and daughter Sharon, returned to Juneau from the south aboard the YukOn
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-16

Mrs. L. R. Carrigan, telephone operator at the Baranof Hotel, is returning from a months vacation trip to the States. She is on the steamer Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-16
HICKEY LEAVES

Jim Hickey, former Juneau High School basketball player, sailed on the steamer Yukon enroute to An chorage where he will be employed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-16
JOINING RADIO STAFF

MT and Mrs Jan King arrived here on the Yukon last night. King will join the staff of KINY.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-16
MRS. IRVING RETURNS

Mrs. Wilbur Irving, visiting m various cities on the coast for several weeks, returned to her Juneau home aboard the Yukon
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-16
DOW. JONES AVERAGES

The following are today's Dow, Jones averages: ihdustrials l3l97, rails 287l, utilities 2219.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-16
WEATHER SYNOPSIS

Wednesday morning wea' her chart indicated low north degrees ma t299 mche at 36 high of 1927 mlba 3O33 precipitation had fallen coast of Alaska to Dixon En Columbia moderate cptation light fell and Bar moder el low ceilings and fair to good o the seatteJuneau arway this
 
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-16
MRS. BLANCK COMING

Mrs w. A. Blanck, twin sister of Mrs. Minnie Hurley, is a pas senger aboard the Alaska for Ju- neau from her home in Califor- mia. Mrs Blanck was visitor here about three years ago.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-16

The DaiIy Alaska Empire guaran- tees the largest daily circulation of any Alaska newspaper.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17
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You'll Find the Best Buys in Fuel Here Daily

3O-DAY SPECIAL
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ends and heater wood by cord. or
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-01-17

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corral. good place fuf poultry, fah-
blts. mink, bees: range for stock
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-16
Weddings

,i ice, cut on basque lines, was fitted and the sleeves had fulness at the shoulder line where they were trim med with Chantilly lace. Chantilly lace also formed inserts in the train of the gown. She wore a double tiered veil illusion fastened to 8 cor onet of orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of roses and orchids show cred with swansonia.
 The maid of honor chose a pou- der blue faille taffeta frock, made full skirted and with a shirred neckline. The sleeves were short and puffed and pink velvet bows trim med the skirt. She wore pink vel- vet tiara with veil and wore pink mitts and carried roses the same shade. The mother of the bride wore soldier blue with red roses and the bridegroom's mother, brown crepe with red roses.
 Only the immediate families att tended the wedding reception at the home of the brides parents MT. Becker and his bride did not reveal the destination of their wed- ding trip but upon their return will live in Bristol. A black and white costume with accessories of the same tones, was worn by the bride for travelling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-16
M The Local TheaterS
STATE

If you intend to see the double smash screen bill currently at the Warner Bros. State theater you'll have to hurry as performances to- morrow evening positively conclude its engagement. Heading the pro- gram is Foreign Correspondent" the picture has that all Waterbury talk ing. Joel McCrea heads the cast while Laraine Day and Herbert Marshall are featured. The second big hit is Five Little Peppers In Trouble" with Edith Fellows in the leading role.
 "No Time For Comedy" one of the outstanding comedy hits of the past Broadway's season makes its film debut on Wednesday at the State and brings to the screen a new co-starring team, namely James Stewart and Waterbury's own Rosa lind Russell.
 Advance critics have said that the screen version is one hundred times funnier than the Broadway stage success, so prepare yourself for a grand fun-fest.
 If you liked what Jsmn1se did to Washington, wait until you see him on Broadway; and if you liked what Rosalind did to "The Women" just wait until you see her go after the men. You'll find there's no time for anything but gaiety, so laugh your troubles away at the State starting Wednesday.
 The film tells the highly hilarious story of what happens to Q play wright~ famous for his comedies when he falls under the influence of e blonde who speciaiises in In. spiring artists to give the world Q message. Among the things that happen are Q rousing fight between the playwFights wife and the blonde, A new romance between the playwFights discarded wife and the blondes discaFded husband, and . flop that turns cut Co bo c big Dueeeas.
 Stewart wifi bo seen as the plAys wright and Mlas Russell As his knowing vie. Others Of the east Include oenevieve Tebin, Charlie nHnglos, Allen Joalyn end Lonise Beavers,
 Mystery Sec Raider" . startling Dlofy of the secret agents ef tle sea, will be fhe eee0fd hlg nc carole fsandIs aDd Henry HileeHon hsad ihs east oi lhs ezelilns fllm'