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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-03

be the living torch of freedom and democracy for all nations of the earth, are doing their bit to help make the Territory of Alaska the greatest and best and most law abiding district in Uncle Sam's domain.
 In Alaska. practically every city or town in which an American Legion Post is located can boast of some civic improvement, some worth while movement started and fostered and carried to comple- ton by it's Legion Post. As Big Brothers to the Boy Scouts, they strive to inculcate in the minds of the young men of the com munity in which they live. by pre- cept and example, the spirit and doctrine of true Americanism. AS citizens they. can be depended upon to uphold as well as to de- fend the Constitution and laws Cf
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-03
By WALTER E. KING First Vice Commander Department of Alaska

Fer the past several months ID the City of Juneau. Territory ol Alaska, the members of Afford John Bradford Post No. of the Amerl- can Legion, have been actively en- gagged in preparing for another De- paitmcnt Convention and, Juaglng by the kind of conventions which the Legionnaires of the Capltal City have given us in the past. l know that this convention will be hisger and better than any they have put on during the past 20 years.
 However, putting or successful conventions is not the only accom- plishment which our Alaska Le- gionnaires can be given credit for by any means. In Alaska, as else where throughout the Nation, the almost l.0G0 members of The Am
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Empire Classifieds Pay!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-03
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM OF
 DEPARTMENT pRoGRfsSIvE


 dous loss of lives in other nations to prove the solidness of our con- tentionS.
 Our position on these two mat ters is at the fore and we also lay claim to be leaders in demanding q National Guard for Alaska. These three subjects place us well to the front, in preparedness and national defense.
 Child Legislation
 We also claim distinction as leading in attempting legislation looking for improvement in our laws to benefit the children in Alaska. In this respect we have been the first to see the need, and have for more than ten years. devoted a great deal of time and talk, att tempting to have laws placed upon the books of our Territory which all citizens of Alaska might point to with pride as monument to the youth and widowed mothers of Alaska. Others are organized to protect the well being of certssr adult groups who aS,s residglss Of Alaska, but tie 4 ,erican Legion stands alone. desticate1 to the pledge that eve.g child n Alaska should have equal opportunities fer education. healsfiy body and oe permitted to enIoy a l. pDy nome.
 Laboring classes .i4 AA2 IL Alaska have found the Anlerican Legion well to the front in trying to im- prove the. conditions under which they provide the standard of living which each American working man strives to maintain
 Spotlight on Traitors These are. in the main, the foun- dations of our legislative program now, as they have been in the past. Added to these, we of late have taken the initiative Ill throwing the spotlight of publicity on those persons who are the disciples of dictator bosses of foreign ''isms," some of which q am ashamed to say) are citizens of our country by I right of birth. To them I would attach the shame due any traitor. To those Of foreign birth, whom we have too readily accepted as citi- zens, I would deprive of that pro- lection immediately upon convic- tion as traitors to the land of their choice. Officials with administra- tive duties who fail to act in such instances should be barred from ever again having the opportunity to display rubber backbones, or 8 ] lack of that courage which we have so long admired in our heroes of yesterday in cur national affairs.
 I am proud to serve The Ameri- can Legion in Alaska as it's De- partment Legislative Chairman.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-03

the Post has become an important factor in the development and well fare of the community and its of ficers are frequently called into consultation by the men and women having the best interests of their community at heart whenever some new undertaking or civic improve ment is contemplated.
 And be it said to the credit of The American Legion Posts in All aska that no Post has yet fallen down in it's community service work, nor has any Post lost the confidence and respect of the peo- pie of it's community, nor failed them when called upon for assis- tance or cooperation-all of which certainly speaks well for the Am erican Legion in Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-03
CHILD WELFARE
 OFFICER lS HERE
 FROM NATIONAL
Visits Alaska Posts = At Depart
 ment Convention

Milton D. Campbell, Assistant Di- rector of Child Welfare of The American Legion, Indianapolis, IS here to attend the Department Convention.
 He passed through Juneau seV- eral weeks ago to the Westward to visit Legion Posts and has re- turned for the Department Con vention. at41
 Campbell was guest of honor at a Legicn dinner here, was a speak CT at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon and over the radio.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-03

Regarding the origin of the name Alaska, the Geographic Dictionary of Alaska" says: "This word is the corruption of some native word or phrase, the mean ing of which is uncertain"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-09-03

The first United States President who was born an American rather than British subject was Martin Van Buren.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-10

before the first day of May, pro- viding you are in the Territory of Alaska on said first date, if not the tax is due within thirty days after your arrival in Alaska or within ten days after written or oral demand is made upon you by the School Tax Collector. Taxes not paid in accordance with the foregoing requirements shall be- come delinquent and each person delinquent shall be subject to a fine of Two Dollars t$200).
 All persons subject to, and re- fusing or neglecting to pay, said tax, are subject to a fine of $25.00, or imprisonment in jail for a per iod of one month; and all such employers of labor as herein set out, who neglect or refuse tc col- lect such tax from employees may be proceeded against and shall pay the amount of each individual tax. and a further penalty of s25.0O for each such tax.
 CITY OF JUNEAU,
 School Tax Collector for
 Juneau.
 Per H. J. TURNER,
 City Clerk. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-10
SEA THRILLER ' SHOWING NOW
 AZ LOCAL HIT
Thunder Af|oat" at Capi- toI Theatre Stars Wal-
 lace Beery

Surpassing in sea thrills even the magnificent schooner sequences Of Captains Courageous hitherto considered tops" of their kind, Thunder Afloat' opened Sunday at the Capitol Theatre as an epic story of naval courage, starring Wallace Beery in one of the most thoroughly satisfying characteriza- tions he has ever enjoyed. M
 As the tugboat captain who joins the Navy and wants to fight the war single handed after an enemy submarine has sunk his craft, Beery is at his clustering best. The role is not all bravado. however. It per- mits him to prove himself the yer satile veteran that he is, schooled in every art of the screen. Chester Morris, as Beery's bitter tugboat rival, is effectively convincing, while Virginia Grey, winning her most important opportunity to date as Beery's daughter, asks odds of no one in ability.
 A most effective menace, because of the restraint in characterization of a part which might easily have been typical melodramatic heavy, is Carl Esmond as the U-boat com mander. Others who lent brilliance to individual featured bits are Regis Toomey as Beery's second in command, John Qualen as his mate, Clem Bevans as a veteran of Manila Bay, Douglas Dumbrille as the district commandant, Jonathan Hale as Admiral. Girard, Charles Lane and Phillip Terry as naval officers. se Sd fSS s
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-10
(HApft HRHfts '. HELD SUNDAY FOR
 MRS. A. ERICKSON

Last rites for Mrs. Bessie Brick son, well known Juneau woman who passed away last week in Seattle, were held yesterday afternoon from the Chapel of the Charles w. Car ter Mortuary. m
 The Rev. John L. Cauble delivered the eulogy and Mrs. R. b. Lisher was soloist. Interment was in Ever green cemetery.
 Pallbearers were Messrs. M. A. Mello, Hugh Paulson. Oscar Lund- quist, J. B. Dalton, Bert, Keefer and John Covich.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-10
ANCHORAGE TO BE
 HOME OF 60uDIE5

Leaving Juneau permanently to make their home in Anchorage, Mrs. G. E. Goudie and four chil- dren. Glenn Jr., Nancy Lee, Jeanne and Jack, sailed for the Westward on the steamer Baranof.
 MT. Goudie left Juneau several months ago to accept position with the CAA as engineer in charge of Radio Engineers. He was for merlv stationed in Juneau with the Alaska Aeronautics and Con- munications Commission,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-10
SUPER : MARKET
 IS CELEBRATING
 3rd ANNIvER5ARY
Irving's Is Expanding Into Larger 0udrters-New
 Merchandising

Celebrating it's third anniversary, Irving's Super Market today opened a new addition and instituted vari- ous new merchandising features which make it super market in the class of the large super markets in the States.
 Major feature of the super-mar- ket merchandising layout, accord ing to Manager Wilbur Irving, is the display of groceries in large quantities. One shelf holds two tons of flour, another ton and a half of sugar, another 1000 pounds of coffee, another 50 cases of fruit juices and another 28 cases of eggs.
 This type of display, combined with self service facilities, enables Irving's to offer the lowest prices in Juneau, according to the mana ger. 1s
 Food Buggies
 Another innovation is the use of double le-decker food buggies for the convenience of customers. The shopper wheels one of the new rubber-tired baskets through the store, helping himself from the various bins.
 The hew addition to the store gives Irving's Super Market a 135- foot front and 4,500 square feet of floor space. The liquor department extends, across 25 feet of the Front Street side of the market.
 A special sale, with every item especially priced, will continue all this week in celebration of the anniversary and expansion. The store has been decorated through out for the event and free bal looms are offered all children visit ing IrWng's Super-Market.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-10
RUSSELL COOK IS
 INJURED IN FALL
 FROM POLE TODAY

Russell Cook, employee of the All aska Electric Light and Power Co.,, suffered a sprained back when he fell from a power pole on Tenth Street to which he was applying a new coat of paint.
 The accident occurred about 10:30 o'clock this forenoon and Cook, who was well spattered with paint when the bucket followed him down to the pavement, was taken to St. Ann's Hospital for x-rays by Chief of Police Dan Ralston and Don Skuse.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-10
PHYLLIS OLSON
 WEDDED TO.
 DANIEL LANGD0N

Miss Phyllis L. Olson of Seattle, and Mir. Daniel c. Landon, recent arrival in Juneau, who were married Saturday morning at a 10 o'clock ceremony performed in Capt. Joe Ramseur's quarters on the steamer Baranof, met each other when he was radio operator on the steamer.
 The Rev. G. Edward Knight per- formed the service in the presence of the brides mother and sister and Miss Margaret Dickey, maid of honor. Capt. Ramseur was best man for the couple.
 The bride is a member of the ships orchestra and Mir Langdon is now employed with the P.AA.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-10
" "JUAREz" PLAYS AS FEATURE ATTRACTION
 AT COLISEUM SHOW

A revolt of a rebel army, an overthrow of the Mexican Govern ment and other thrilling episodes are all found in "Juarez" which opened yesterday at the Coliseum Theatre and is on for two more nights.
 Starring Paul Muni as the "Abra- ham Lincoln of Mexico, and Bette Davis as the lovely Empress Car lotta, the cast also includes Brian Aherne Claude Rains, John Gar field, Donald Crisp, Joseph Calleia, Gale Sondergaard, Gilbert Roland and Henry O'Neill
 The Warner Brothers picture was directed by William Dieterle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-10
JUDGE, CLERK BACK
 FROM COURT SESSIONS

Jude George F. Alexander and Clerk of Court Robert Coughlin re- turned to Juneau Saturday night on the Bureau of Fisheries vessel Widgeon from Petersburg.
 The Court had been in session for brief term in Ketchikan and then held naturalization hearings in Wrangell and Petersburg.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-10
ENGINEER RETURNS

! G. Poncine, mining engineer and representative of Belgian mining interests in the Berners Bay dis trict, returned to Juneau today ac- companied by his interpreter. Pon- cine has been at the mine property for several weeks and is staying at
 the Gastineau Hotel,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-10
NOTICE OF SCHOOL TAX

In accord with Chapter 29, Ses- sion Laws of Alaska, 1919, and amendments thereto, all male per- sons between the ages of twenty one and fifty years, who are not sailors in the United States Navy or Revenue Cutter Service, volun- teer firemen. ,paupers or insane persons are required to pay an an- nual School Tax of FIVE DOL LARS ($5OO).
 This Tax is due and payable after the first Monday in the month of April and shall be paid
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-10
ALEXANDER RETURNING

George Alexander, son of Judge and Mrs. c. F. Alexander will ar rive tomorrow on the Yukon. For the past winter he has been stu dent at Oregon State College.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-10

Jack Mellquist, travelling man, arrived in Juneau from the Vest ward on the Alaska He will be in town for several days and is stay- ing at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-10
MISS 5EssNE ON YUKON

Finishing her first year at the University of Washington. Miss Phyllis aenne, daughter of Mrs. c. P. Jenne. is a passenger on the steamer Yukon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-10
HALIBUTER SELLS

Selling at prices of 8.70 and 6.80 cents per pound to Alaska Coast fisheries, the halibut boat Fane docked and unloaded 2500 pounds of fish in Juneau this morning
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-10

J. w. Russell, travelling man for Charles R. Hadley Company. re- turned to Juneau today on the steamer Alaska after short trip to the Westward. He is stopping at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-10
MISS EREEBURGER ENROUTE

MISS Doris FTeeburger, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. G. F. Freeburger, is returning here on the steamer Yukon. She has just completed her third year at Reed College in Port land, Oregon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-10
VISITOR FROM ANCHORAGE

Miss Helen Nakki of Anchorage is a Juneau visitor today after ar- irving on the steamer Alaska. She is staying at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-10
ATTENTION MAsONS

Stated Communication of Mt Juneau Lodge No. 14i, Masonic Temple, Monday evening, 7:30. 2 @Ft iJ.W. LEVERS
 adv. Secretary.
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Daily Empire classltieds pay.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-01
Ten Nations, Four
Creeds Represented

Ten nations and four religious
creeds were represented at the
Star Spangled banquet Tuesday
night in East Side chapel, 314 East
26th st.
An interesting innovation in the
roll call was practiced Persons,
representing each nationality,
wrote the word Welcome" on the
blackboard in his native language.
The group was brought together
as WPA citizenship classes. under
direction of Mrs. Emile Cortesi,
citizenship instructor. Four local
tiles in Tacoma and one from
Eatonville were represented.
A setting of red, white and blue,
sprinkled with stars, formed the
setting of a program which in
cluded welcoming address by
Mrs. Cortesi on THE Star of Wor-
ship" Other stars of opportunity.
freedom, equality and intellectual
liberty were spoken of by persons
of other nations seeking citizen
ship in this country.
Recreation and entertainment
concluded the evening.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-01
Pass Ordinance
For Power Tieup

The council passed an ordinance
Wednesday appropriating $4,000
of light funds for reconstructing
and doubling the voltage and
capacity of the Tacoma Seattle
power inter-tie.
But when it came to appropriat-
ing S35,035 for construction of five
additional residences for perman-
ent employees Of the Cushman
power plants, Mayor Cain asked
for few days delay.
He reminded Utilities Commits
sioner O'Neil that he had not yet
visited Cushman power plant and
would like TO see what Is planned
there before voting on the housing
ordinance.
They agreed TO go between now
and next Mondays legislative ses-
sion so that the ordinance can be
passed then.
O'Neil said II was desired to get
construction started as early as
possible. The S35,035 would build
the houses. a number of garages,
sidewalks and Easements.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-01
Four More File
For Office Here

Approach of final days for filing
candidates. for county political
offices has brought four more
names to the list, Auditor S.
Clifford Davis list showed We'd
nesday.
Newest were C. w. Van Scoyoc,
Orting, filing as a Republican for
county commissioner from the first
district; L. r. Bob" Krause,
Route 3, Box S14, Tacoma, Demo-
crat, for state representative from
the 26th district; Arthur H. Bas-
sett, 1902 No. Prospect, Repub-
lican, for state senator, 26th dis
trict. and Arthur w. Sloyer, 6416
So. Puget Sound ave, Republican,
for representative, goth district.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-01
California Mayor
Visits Council

Mayor Colfax Bell of Redondo
Beach, Calf, was a visitor at Ia
coma's city council session We'd
nesday.
He recalled coming to Tacoma
the first time in the fall of 1889
and passed through Spokane Falls
during its big fire of that year.
In Tacoma he is visiting his sis
ter, Mrs. Minnie Barnes of Tacoma
and at Olympia will visit another
sister, Mrs. Carrie Parker.
He has been mayor of Redondo
Beach four years and in city serv-
ice there eight years. The city's
population fluctuates, he said,
from $4,000 permanent residents to
$4,000 in the summer and over
100, 900 on week-ends.
And they still catch plenty of
yellow-tail down there" he said.
Recently there was a run of them
and the docks were lined solid with
fishermen"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-01
Grape Prices
Lowered Here

Red Malaga grapes were quoted
at $3.50 per crate by wholesalers
Wednesday. marking a decrease Of
IS cents per crate. Seedless grapes
were priced at SIPS per crate, a
decrease OF 10 cents per crate.
Slappy peaches were reported 10
be moving well at prices ranging
from so to SIS cents per crate. The
short season Of this fruit was
again stressed by the dealers.
Colored fowl was quoted at %
cents per pound, marking the only
change in the poultry division.
Meats held previously quoted
prices.
other markets remained I'M
changed.
Above quotations are wholesale.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-01
County Acts on
Industrial Seiup

A step toward action on the Ia
coma tideflats industrial develop
ment plan voted by the people
last March IL was taken by the
Pierce county commissioners We'd
nesday when they voted to deed to
the Port Of Tacoma several tracts
of county-owned land in the area.
Consideration of another indus
trial proposition by the commits
sioners had held up conveyance
OF the land to the port district.
The resolution passed by the COM
missioners authorized County
Treasurer Paul Newman to pre-
pare proper description of the
county tracts on tideflsts at once
and execute deed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-01
Notice to Seoqulls!

Browns Point beach dwellers
awoke Wednesday morning to find
their front yards" normally plain
gravel, paved with hundreds Of
thousands of small and shiny
herring.
The stranded fish, in a strip
along the beach a foot and a half
wide. extended almost full mile.
Small children and dogs were
quick to make the discovery, resi-
dents reported, but half way
through the morning the seagulls
were still TO be informed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-01
Divorce Actions

Divorce actions were filed in
superior court here Wednesday by
Marvin II. against Della A. Per-
rim and Virginia against Paul
Ransom. both on grounds of bur-
densome homelife.
Interlocutory DEGREES were
granted to Vivian from Herbert
Berge, Ann from Edward j. Carey,
Colletta c. from F. B. Worden and
Ellenene from Earl Lengele; a
final decree to Lillian from Walter
Splitter,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-01
Negro Charged on
Morals 0ffense

Trial of Clarence Davis, 49,
year-old Negro, charged with vio-
lation of the Mann act. was under
way Wednesday with the selection
of jury and calling of initial
witnesses in U. S. district court
before Judge Lloyd l.. Black.
Davis is accused of having two
Negro women transported from
klamath Falls, Ore. to Aberdeen,
for immoral purposes. Assistant
u. S. District Attorney Frank Hale
said the trial probably would last
two days.
II marked the first appearance
of Hale before a jury in his new
official capacity as an assistant
U. S. district attorney.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-01
Sewer Line Must
Be Reconstructed

AS preliminary to construc-
ton of the new Lincoln bowl at
the head of Lincoln park gulch,
Works Commissioner Bergersen
Wednesday introduced an or.
dinance to appropriate $500 for
reconstruction of the trunk sewer
line which underlies the proposed
structure.
Some 900 feet of large diameter
sewer line will have to be re.
placed, Bergersen said. The or.
dinance calls for use of WPA
labor on the project.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-01
Wyoming Picnic Is
Scheduled AUG. II

Wyoming picnic, to which all
former residents of that state are
invited, will be held Aug. IL at
Titlow beach. Originally sched-
uled for Aug. 4, the date was
moved ahead a week to allow the
committee in charge more time
to complete arrangements.
Those participating are re-
quested to bring basket lunches
and table appointments. Coffee
and cream will be furnished.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-01
Behind the Ticker

will be pushed unless there's a real
threat TO the volume Of imports.
Insurance-Decressing revenues
from investments is the reason
that insurance companies plan TO
increase rates for life insurance
and endowment policies. The
Aetna Life Insurance company will
put the higher rates into effect as
OF September !. The increased
premiums, however, spell out a
greater cash volume of the policies.
Reports Are That-War of 1914
1918 increased British national
debt $4,000, 900, 900 with pound
at $3.50: from 1914-19 United
States debt jumped s24 .125. 000,-
0G0 Hall Printing held for
attractive yield To increased
raw material and labor costs,
coupled with lower rates, is at
tributed dip in Brooklyn Union
Gas earnings There's switch
ing from Best & Company into
Loew's for more attractive yield.
Allis-Chalmers to benefit from
armament orders and active util-
ity industry construction work . &.
CruCible Steel common has specu-
lative following while preferred
issue has conservative" in it due
TO over $40 in dividend arrears i. . 8.
Consolidated Aircraft shares have
navy following" as its speculative
following Hershey in
line for armament contracts :.
S. S. Kresge Company shares re-
tanned for attractive yield.
There's switching from Cannon
Mills into General Motors; Cannon
Mills textile producer :. Allied
Chemical benefits from attractive
Sloss-Sheffield Steel dividends;
owns 54,500 shares of common 4.
Portfolio managers like Chesa-
peake & Ohio along with Pennsyl-
vania and Louisville e. Nashville
for earnings quality :. And that
Great Britain's estimated 1904
expenses are S29,O00,000 daily;
United States current fiscal year
daily expenses estimated at $685.
900, 900.