davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1940-06-01

visions showed increases In the
number Of dwelling units provided,
comparing the first quarter of the
current year with the same period
Of 1889, the most important gains
being in the New England, South
Atlantic, West South Central and
Pacific States.
Private Funds Available on Coast.
More dwelling units provided
through private financing were
erected in the Pacific States than
in any other geographic division.
The Middle Atlantic division pro-
vided the second largest number.
U. S. H. A.-flnanced projects pro-
vided more dwelling units in the
West South Central States than in
any other State. The South Atlantic
division showed the next highest
number Of U. S. H. A.-financed
dwelling units,
Permit valuations for all types
OF dwellings in urban areas during
the first quarter Of 1910 totaled
nearly $685. ,000, 900. OF this, Is per
cent was for one-family dwellings,
4 per cent for two-family dwellings
and 18 per cent for multifamily
dwellings.
Indicated expenditures for dwell
ing house construction in the Middle
Atlantic States totaled nearly $780,
100000. Other divisions showing
permit valuations of more than $50,-
100000 were, Pacific $4,000, 900,
South Atlantic $4,000, 900 and East
North Central $51,000,0O
Evening star., 1940-06-01
Garden Apartments
Being Completed

Employing q construction tech
nique never before used In WASH
ington and at the same time re-
creating an atmosphere Of Colonial
graciousness in the manner Of old
Georgetown, Shadybrook, q group
OF garden apartment buildings in
the 4800 block Of Conduit road NV,
overlooking the Potomac River, are
now being completed.
Built for Shadybrook, Inc, by
Edward r. Carr, realtor and builder,
the unique project was designed by
Louis r. Moss, Washington archi-
tect. The buildings adjoin a group
Of detached and semi-detached
houses on Reservoir road, Just be-
yond Conduit road, also erected by
the same builder, in which the hous-
ing styles Of a century or more ago
have been faithfully recaptured.
The apartment house contains
go family units, ranging in size from
living room, dinette, kitchen and
bath. to living room, dining alcove,
Evening star., 1940-06-01

Egypt imports about S6,50O,O00 !
worth of furniture year.
Evening star., 1940-06-01
How to Avoid Color Clash

The masters of Grecian art con-
sidered color and music to be very
similar in that the harmony of both
are spoiled by discordant note. To
prevent colors from clashing in any
form of painted decoration, the addi-
ton of small quantity of white or
black to each color used will aid in
bringing about pleasing degree Of
harmony.
Evening star., 1940-06-01

two bedrooms and bath. Also in
cluded are q number Of duplex
apartments, with living room, dining
room and kitchen on the first floor
and two bedrooms and bath on the
second. Fireplaces also are fea-
tured.
The structures employ steel grid
ers throughout, displacing wood
joists, with subfloors Of concrete.
Carrying out the traditional style,
random width, dark oak floors are
used in the apartments.
Attractive terracing, with land
scaped courts at various levels, TAX
ing advantage Of the contour of the
ground, add to the garden-type ar
rangement. Many of the apart
ments afford a view of the valley OF
the Potomac and the Virginia hills.
Evening star., 1940-06-01
Homes
Continued From First Page.)

(COntlnued From First Page)
5 per cent of total residential build
ing operations.
OF the total numbe- of dwelling
units for which permits were issued
in urban areas during the first
quarter of 1910, 5000, or IS per cent,
were in one-family dwellings; 1923,
or 6 per cent, in two-family dwell
ings, and 1906, or 10 per cent, in
apartment houses. In the first quar-
ter of 1889, 66,957 dwelling units
were provided in one-family dwell
ings, 4,723 in two-family dwellings,
and 23,674 in apartment houses.
Six of the nine geographic di-
Evening star., 1940-06-01

with variations in curtains, couch
cover and small accessories, would
be an investment for Is years in
good taste, good value and comfort
The panel on the wall shows COL
lection of delightful wall decora-
tions which small child would
love. A real clock that goes, with
a cutout painted face, at s2.95.
Painted plaques of favorite fairy
tale characters, or for the older
child framed prints.
Evening star., 1940-06-01

Sweden was one of the most
important markets for United States
sporting goods last year.
Heavy oil form ships is killing
millions of birds on British coasts.
Evening star., 1940-06-01

Guatemala will cut coffee pro-
duction to fit war conditions.
Evening star., 1940-06-01

This is the fifth OF a series of
pictures and articles prepared by
Margaret No,DeH and Euening
Star Photographers to aid those
about to establish q home or to
refurnish eristing homes. Stress
'DiU be laid on economy OF er-
penditure rith no sacrifice OF
good taste. The series ,UiN con-
tinue eoc1, Saturday in the Real
Estate Section OF The Star
This child's room is planned with
the budget idea to last over a period
of several years. Considering that
a small boy or girl is out of the baby
stage from 2 years on, this room
is useful up to the end of high
school days. The bed is a studio
lounge on legs-easily moved and by
a change in covering as the years
and tastes change is just as COM
Portable for 6-foot high school son
as for a 3-year-old little girl who
might be lost in big bed. The
furniture, of maple, is inexpensive
sturdy, "reachable" for the small
child but adequate for the older one.
The walls of the room are horizon
blue and the glazed chintz is bright
red and white
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-30
MEXICO TOLD
WHO ELECTED
AS president
General { m ache Takes
Office December +
Amnesty Offered

MEXICO CITY, Sept 30.-Po-
lice scattered administration
demonstrators Sunday as Gen.
Manual Camacho was proclaimed
officially as Mexico's new Presi-
dent.
Camacho takes office December
l for a six-year term, as the sue
cessor to retiring President Car
denaS.
Administration heads said it was
necessary to disperse crowd of
several hundred men and women
before the proclamation could be
read by the Federal District Chief,
Raul Castellanos.
Political amnesty was offered to
the defeated presidential candi-
date, Gen. Almazan, and his fol-
lowers.
President Cardenas said tt e
government would not class these
men as rebels, despite recurrent
reports of an pending plot
against the government.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-30
g. POWER PACT
INTERPRETED BY
ITALIAN AGENCY
Move NotDiretied Against
u. 5. But Tells What
u. 5. Must Not Do

ROME, Sept. 30. = An official
Italian statement carried by the
Italian news agency Stefani says
that the three-power pact is not
directed against any acknowledgement
power in Europe or the Far East.
The statement emphasized that
relations between the signatory
powers and the Soviet Union re-
mains unchanged.
The position of the United States
in connection with the pact was
also discussed 1t was pointed out
that under the pact the United
States will suffer no interference
in the American sphere. But the
statement added that the United
States must respect the principle
of non-interference in regards to
the affairs of Europe and the Far
East.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-30
GOVERNMENT
sues MAJOR
Oil GROUPS
Antitrust Law Case May
Bring Lower Prices
10 Consumers

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30. - The
Government has filed suit against
the American Petroleum Institute
and % major oil companies, charg-
ing unlawful monopoly and price
fixing conspiracy in violation of the
antitrust laws.
1t is commended the defendant
firms controlled virtually all of the
crude oil available for refining and
put Independents at a competitive
disadvantage"
The Department of Justice has
asked the Federal District Court OF
the District of Columbia to restrain
the companies involved from acquir-
ing oil reserves for monopolistic pur-
poses, and for dissolution of the
American Petroleum Institute.
1t was said that should the suit
be successful, lower prices will pre-
vail for the consumer, and higher
prices for independent oil producers
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-30
new TAX
MEASURE
up NOW

WASHINGTON, Sept. Coon
gress put the billion dollar excess
profits tax bill at the head of the
calendar today after the Senate and
House committees had finished a
redrafted measure.
The revised bill includes boost
of the normal corporation income
tax rate from the present 20 9/10 to
"a percent. The income tax increase
will be in addition to the Is to so
percent excess profits levy provided
in the bill.
The bill will apply to the 1910 cor
poration income. Special lower in
come tax rates on corporations earn
ings, less $4,000 are not affected in
the income tax increase.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-30
Labor Groups
Soon 10 Meet
Both AFL and clio Conyen
tions Are 10 Be Held
Next Month

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30. = CLIO
Chief John L. Lewis summoned
delegates last night to the third
annual CIO convention at Allan
tic City, November ID.
The executive council OF the rival
AFL meantime began work today
on its report to the federation con-
vention November Is in New Or
leans.
The AFL chiefs are meeting in
Washington for two weeks to study
the effect of defense legislation
and the draft program on labor.
CLIO President Lewis also was
concerned over the effect of the
defense plans on labor but he
pledged anew his hope of organic
ing workers in the baic and mass
production industries.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-30
Treasure Island
Exposition Closes;
Ended al Midniqhi

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. Sept. 30.
The lights are out at Treasure
Island today, the Tower OF the Sun
chimes no longer, the fountains no
longer spout, and the Gayway and
exhibition buildings are silent except
for the workers removing displays
and equipment.
The Golden Gate Exposition came
to an official end at midnight, after
a financially successful second year.
On the final day more than 100000
persons damned Treasure Island,
bringing the total attendance for
1910 to 6,545,000. The exposition
company estimated that it would
break even on operations with an
attendance of 100000 SO creditors
will receive a large share of their
money.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-30

Nazi planes flying toward London
touched off air raid alarms three
times this forenoon. The attacks
were repulsed.
In Berlin, Hitler's command said
German planes. are strafing the
islands from Aberdeen to the Eng
lish Channel /.
Extraordinarily widespread" fires
are reported raging in Liverpool
Merseyside port area and flames are
blown along by high wind, accord
ing to Berlin reports.
Scotland Air Raided
1t is also claimed in the Berlin
statement that bomb targets include
Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Leith in
Scotland as we'll as London.
Nazi circles assert that Londoners
during the last fortnight have spent
an average of Is hours day in air
raid shelters, most of the alarms
striking between 8 p. m. and 5 a. m.
In the 23rd consecutive dusk to
dawn assault on London, a number
of Naz bombers are said to have
broken through the terrific anti
aircraft barrage to Rain. high ex-
plosive and fire bombs on the CEN
trail area. Numerous fires are said
to have been started but the Lon
don authorities said they are con-
trolled.
German Land Bombed
British bombers again attacked
the German bases along the French
and Belgian coasts with good results,
Notwithstanding that the German
High Command says nothing.
Gun emplacements at Cape Griz
Nez were struck, the British airmen
declare, and the wreckage was plain
ly seen from the planes.
British filters also bombed rail-
way switching yards and oil plants
and Berliners were forced to spend
nearly two hours early this morning
underground. The High Command
says no bombs were dropped.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-30
SAYS BRITAIN
Can HOLD OUT
AGAINST NAILS
Aviator, Home on Leave Of
Absence, Gives First
Hand HunCh

SAN JOSE, Cal, Sept. 30.-An
aviator who enlisted to fly planes
for Great Britain, Fred O'Hanlon
has returned to his home for a
leave of absence, firm in the belief
that Britain will be able to hold
out against Germany.
O'Hanlon said that there is
plenty of food available in Eng
land, and that London is SO large
that the damage from bombing
attacks has been comparatively
small
Said O'Hanlon: II think the peo-
pie of England would like to see
Hitler make an attempted inva-
sion. They believe he hasn't {
chance of winning"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-30
Dread Phase Indicated as
Next Move in Euro
pean Conflict
HITLER ALSO PLANNING
ACTION ON GIBRALTAR
Subject Proves 10 Be Mum :
Der One Topic Among
Berlin People
by Associated Press

A hint that gas warfare will be
the next dread phase in the Euro
pean conflict has been dropped in
Berlin and Britons took warming OF
the heralded crisis due next month.
London looks at double-bar-
relied turn of events before the onset
of winter, the attempt to invade
England and the Axis drive to cap
ture Gibraltar.
The London Daily Express declar-
ed pointedly today that Hitler Is
approaching his supreme gamble"
and may use gas If his invasion
plan fails and he will also attempt
to capture Gibraltar in an effort to
draw the British Home Fleet to the
Mediterranean, thus leaving the
English Channel less hazardous to
the attempted invasion with mann
moth barges loaded with thousands
Of Nazi forces.
Hitler wants to seal our fleet in
the eastern Mediterranean by his
Gibraltar coup, declares the Lon
don Daily Express.
Envisi0n Gas Splitting
Berlin authorities envisioned the
possibility of splitting chemical gas
from the skies on civilian popula-
lions and it is known that the Ger
man High Command has advised all
residents, especially of the Berlin
area. to be equipped with gas masks.
Gas has not been used so far in
the present struggle in contrast to
the World War
Berliners are now suddenly dis
cussing gas and it is the Number
One subject New activity is also
reported in construction of air raid
shelters as the result of gas being
used by Britain if Germany makes
the first move.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-30
Sailor Is
Beaten by
Japanese
Cruiser Augusta Man Freed
from Genddrmes by
Wdrship's Officers

SHANGHAI, Sept 30.-A sailor
on the United States cruiser Augusta
was reported detained by japanese
gendarmes SATURDAY. night and al
legedly beaten at gendarme head
quarters before officers on the war
ship effected his release.
The sailor was detained on the
Whangpoo waterfront while return
ing to his ship and held for two
hours.
The Shanghai press asserted the
sailor apparently had been drinking
After his release, it was said, he
required treatment for face and
body injuries.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-30

Italian Commentators Also
Make Prediction Re-
gdrding America
(By Associated Press

The United States is warned by
Italian commentators of the burst
ing of her myth of American pow
err" and destruction of her army if
the United States intervenes in the
Axis plans to rearrange the world
Berlin, Tokyo and Rome news
papers are sprinkled with appeals
to the United States to cease the
sense of responsibility" and abandon
Great Britain to her fate.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-30
Dutch East
Indies Ready
For Japanese
American Publisher Says
islanders Building
Great Defense

HONOLULU, Sept. 30-Publish-
err Paul Patterson of the Baltimore
Sun says that the Dutch East
Indies are fully prepared to meet
any Japanese threat. He believes
the Dutch are more than match
for the Japanese.
Patterson arrived In Honolulu
with party of newspapermen who
have been touring the Far East
by Pan American Clipper.
The publisher further declared
the Dutch are building great de-
Tense system through the islands
of the East Indies.
America, Patterson believes.
should utilize Britain's defense
bases in the Pacific. particularly
Singapore. That would. in Patter-
sons opinion, eliminate problems
arising from long communication
lines.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-30
WARTIME CENSUS
STARTED TODAY,
JAPANESE EMPIRE
Special Information Is in
Connection with Ma
tionaI Defense

TOKYO. Sept. 30.-Japanese Of
ficials were prepared today tc
take the first wartime census in
the history of Japan.
The census is scheduled to be
taken throughout the empire with
information blanks already dis
tributed.
Japanese authorities said the
census is of special Importance be-
cause of it's connection with the
national defense program.
The census is expected to give
data concerning the nations man.
power, particularly in regard to
skilled workers for war industries
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-30
Copper Sales 10
Japan Increasing;
Embargo Is Feared

NEW YORK, Sept. &c. Trade
quarters report that Japanese de-
mand for United States copper is
increasing and that the demand is
due to the embargo on scrap iron.
1t is expected that japanese pur-
chases for the month of September
will exceed the $4,000 tons reported
taken by Japan during August. Good
prices are being paid and the en-
phasis is on prompt shipment.
The same New York circles de-
clare that japan is afraid that the
scrap iron embargo becoming effect
i've in October may extend to cop
per.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-30
ELECTRAS DUE
FROM INSIDE

At least two, and possibly three
Electras will fly in from Fairbanks
this afternoon.
Passengers scheduled to arrive to-
day are c. Dickinson, F. White
head, p. Scherlitz, Ray Gordon, G.
L. Johnson, j. Gambich. A. F. Erick-
son. r. T. McGraw. L. Smith, Mrs
F. Panchott, J. S. Robbins, Mrs. p
Warbler, Mrs A. Moody and Jim
Braddock.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-30
Crash Of Alaska
Plane Is Fault
OF Crafts Pilot

WASHINGTON, Sept 30.-Fail-
urc to recover from a spin caused
the deaths of Oakville K. Larson
commercial pilot, and his passen-
ger, Jacob Jackinsky, near Ninil-
chik, Cook Inlet, Alaska, last
March 20.
The CAA reported that an exam
nation of the wreckage did not
indicate either power or structural
failure of the craft was responsible
the Board says.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-30
WiI|kieIs
Carrying On

DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 30
Wendell L. Willkie is due here late
today, scheduled to make an i'm
portant political address before the
Federation of Women's Clubs.
Willkie left New York last night
by his special train.
The candidate made brief plat
form addresses in In diana and
Michigan sections during today.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-30
Scotland Sections Are Re-
ported 10 Be Raided
Fires Are Set
BRITISH BOMBING
GERMAN LAND AGAIN
Gun EmpIdeements at Cape
Griz Nez Are Said 10
Have Been Hit

BULLETIN-LONDON, Sept.
30.-Nazi war planes coming
over gradually and increasing
in strength smashed again in a
raid on LOndon's defenses, rum
ming a continuous thunder of
anti-aircraft gunfire and roar
ing dog Fights early tonight. The
action took place in haze and
fog. Shortly after o'clock the
authorities declared they had
turned mast of the thrusts back
and have dOwned 43 German
planes. The alarm was the first
of the night and fifth of the
day.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-30
FLYNN NOW
BOUND FOR
west COAST
Democratic National Com
mittee Chairman on
0rgdnizdtional Trip

NEW YORK, Sept. 30. - Edward
Flynn, Chairman of the Democratic
National Committee, left by plane
today on an 'organizational trip to
Western States and the Pacific
Coast.
Before leaving here, Flynn said
the campaign looked very wonder
full"
Flynn is due in Spokane and
Seattle on Thursday
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-30
JAPAN SENDS
GOLD TO U. 5.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Sept 80
Six million dollars worth Of Japan
ese gold has been unloaded here
from two japanese ships. The
freighter Tosan Maru brought So
100000 in gold bullion to the Unit
ed States mint, to be used in build
ing up credits in the United States
The freighter Kingugasa Maru
brought $2,8O0.O00 worth of gold con-
signed to the Yokohoma Specie
Bank.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-30
FORMER EMPLOYEE
BUYS GOLD MINE
AT MARSHAL SALE

The Alaska Windham Gold Min
ing Company was purchased Satur-
day at MarshaPs sale here by the
judgment creditor, Bert B. Griswold,
for $500. Griswold held labor
lien against the company.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-30
MANY loND0NERS
GET AWAY FROM
NOISE, WEEKEND
Hurry Back for Another
Week Of Din-Evdeua-
ton Announced

LONDON, Sept. 30.-Thousands
of Londoners who had spent the
weekend in the country arrived
back in the Capital last night amid
the din of one of the heaviest
anti-aircraft barrags put up since
the beginning of Vie war.
The appearance of two German
raiders over the center of the city
was the sigrAl for the beginning
of the deafsning barrage which dis
closed Fiat scores of guns had
been added to London's defenses.
The customary weekend exodus
from the city has acquired new
purpose for Londoners. Thousands
crowded aboard trains and buses
y the hope of enjoying one night
-
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-30
Shells Sent
Roaring Out
0yer(flailneI
British, German Artillery
Are Fighting Duel
During Today
(By Associated Press

British and German artillery to-
day duelled across the English Chan
mel, the British Smelling Calais and
the Nazi guns pouring shells into
Dover.
One man was killed by the ex-
plosion of a shell in Dover and sew
eral others were wounded.
1t is believed that deaths resulted
from the Smelling of Calais.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-30
new PACT
PLANNED
BY AXIS
Russia and Possibly Spain
Will Be Taken Into
Agreement
lBy Associated Pressl

AS a supplement of last weeks
spectacularly staged German, Ital-
ian and Japanese military pact, Rus
STA and Spain are now involved in
a new diplomatic offensive"
Berlin's ace pact maker Won Rib
bentrop is expected to leave for Mos
COW soon.
There are also indications that
Spain may be taken into the totali-
tartan fold
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-30
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Sept. 30. Closing
quotation of Alaska Juneau mine
stock at today's last session of the
month is Az, American Can 100,
Anaconda 221s, Bethlehem Steel 70,
Commonwealth and Southern 1h,
Curtiss Wright tn, General Motors
49A, International Harvester 46K
Kennecott 305s. New York Central
l4H, Northern Pacific rs, United
States Steel SO, Pound $404.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-30
DOW HOMES AVERAGES

The following are today's Dow,
Jones averages: Industrials, 1872 so;
rails, 1882; utilities 21.69.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-30

Continued on Page Seven,
Evening star., 1940-01-29
Miss Helen J. Ramisch
Funeral Tomorrow

Miss Helen j. Ramisch, 80, of GIL
Keefer place NV. died Unexpectedly
Saturday at her home. For the
last three years she had been secre-
tary to Winslow B. Van Devanter,
head of the Washington branch Of
Lionel D. Edie & Co., investment
counselors.
Miss Ramisch was born In WASH
ington, the daughter of the late
Adolph G. Ramisch, former man
ager of Columbia Polytechnic In
stitute for the Blind, and Mrs.
Teresa Ramisch, who survives. Miss
Ramisch attended the Sacred Heart
School and Mckinley High School.
She was active in the Blackfriars'
Guild.
She also is survived by a sister,
Miss Mary Evelyn RamiSch, and
four brothers, Julius g., Mathew j.,
Joseph L. and j. Richard Ramisch,
all of this city.
Funeral services will be held at
9 am. tomorrow at the Shrine Of
the Sacred Heart. Burial will b
In Mount Olivet Cemetery.