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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-30
Looking Behind the Censor
Cleveland Plain Dealer)

Cleveland Plain Dealer)
 Reporters and cameranlen are doing their best to give Americans accurate account of the havoc created in London by the incessant pounding from the air. But partly because of the magnitude of the catastrophe and partly because of the British censor they have not yet been able to give the whole dreadful story.
 It is not impossible that under cover of censor ship, the British government already has begun the evacuation of the worlds largest city, the awful task of moving 100000 people into the country. There have been unconfirmed reports in Washington that this going on, or would soon have to take place
 Why this might have to be done can be under stood if stops to consider the terrific dislocaton of normal activities which would be caused in Cleve land if only bomb exploded such street as Euclid Superior Avenue. Under the pavement water, gas, electricity, telephone, steam and These important to the life of the modern city that when subway is built the cost of relocat ing these lines is greater than the cost of excavation
 London streets the same. And not one, but thousands of bombs have been tearing up the pave ments of that city. The close proximity of water and sewer lines alone is enough to suggest the big gest danger that London faces-the danger of con- taminated water supply and resulting wave of typhoid and other diseases.
 All this is tragic to contemplate but proper understanding of what the British are up against cannot be had without looking behind the wire photos and reading between the lines of the dis patches.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-30
20 YEARS AGO fyfr # fl E E]r13h E N prh E !
OCTOBER 30, 1920

OCTOBER 30 1920
 citizenship night school No charge which included reading, spelling penmanshp hygene sanitation a small fee be asked
 Guard Servlce Alaska probably Juneau letter received by Bell Clerk Henderson Acting Commlssloher o Washington, D. c.
 political circles was created when of the local Cable Office announced interrupted and that no being handled.
 Martini pitcher years baseball team for the Douglas Fire Department City Seattle He had visiting parents Seattle. the plant the Petersburg Report returned 0 city the City of Seattle
 Richard Wakel travelling who went to Ska on the spoahe returned dhereon City o Seattle.
 Highest lowest 38 cloudy.
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WHY DYKSTRA

Inside reason for the long dela, n the appointment of the Selectiv' ;ervice Administrator was that th' President insisted on a civilian fo- this post.
 The Army wanted one of its oWr nen, and brought heavy pressure bear .scontending that the draf ob was primarily military one Some Army officers, apparently, hae not vet become reconciled to tn act that the CCC is bossed by civilian. But Roosevelt, giving heeo Q Defense Commissioner Sidne. HilIman and other labor advisers ;tood by his guns.
 Aiding the laborites was the attl' tude of Army men toward labor II the preparations for the draft. Fo' Colonel Lewis Hershey, Acting Ao- ministrator until the appointmen of Clarence Dykstra, had failed te provide any labor representation of the appeals boards, even though the largest percentage of draftees comes from worker ranks.
 This caused Hillman to hit the ceiling. When he went to bat with Hershey, the latter readily conceded the justice of the demand and changed the regulations. But the fact that Hershex 3ssdn't thoaSht o|
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-30
PUBLIC ENEMIES IN OUR MIDST

Last week The Empire printed little story tell ing how some sportsman" had ruined an elaborate direction sign at the end of the Basin Road by fir ing half dozen shotgun loads into it at short range Last night we carried another story showing that the California State Automobile Association is having the same trouble during it's deer and duck season
 It is strange thing in man which makes him wantonly destroy property The road and trail signs are not fired upon by hunters who mistake them for deer or grouse. They blasted by sup posedly rational persons who recognize them for what they are, know they cost money and effort to replace and nevertheless draw bead upon them and fire away. Such persons would be furious if some one were to shoot the windows out of their homes shoot the tires off their automobiles or shoot holes in their boats. Yet anyone has as much right to do any of these things they have to destroy public property
 The Basin Road sign cost more than $25 to de- sign. and erect It beautiful piece of work We it and admired it, did almost everybody else living in Juneau Probably there is room to question whether We afford $25 sign at the end of litthe-used spur road But there be argument that the willful destruction of such sign is inexcusably malicious mischief.
 Defacement of building trees and other features of public campgrounds and recreational areas in the Juneau vicinity is altogether too prevalent. Some of this defacement is thoughtess all of it is to be regretted Almost all the elaborate markers
 d on highways trails and scenic and his-
 pots few years ago have been ruined by
 -.s, ,uous shooting They are being replaced with ,mplerI signs that do not shatter readily under rifle fine. This is fine commentary democracy and freedom in 1940. The marking and scarrng of posts and walls, the carving of initials tables and chairs the hacking of trees have detracted greatly from the beauty of outing facilities These are only few of the many evidences of mis- guided instincts. They show lack of appreciation and respect for things which are a pleasure to our people and a wonder to many visitors.
 Let US treat kindly these things that give us enjoyment Let each of appoint himself a per- sona guardian of outdoor property Let us take
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-30
FARMER M'NARY

Republican Vice Presidential nom- inee Charlie McNary was born on | farm in Oregon and still is a country boy at heart. So getting him o make a speech in big city is ike yanking molars. In fact, It took the combined cajolings of Wen lell Willkie and Republican Nation Il Chairman Joseph Martin to in- luce McNary to appear at the iOP labor rally in Pittsburgh.
 McNary made big hit. But ince then it has been touch-and- Q every time Martin has approach d him about talking to another metropolitan audience. The boyish- 'aced, 65-year-old Oregon Senator 'inally brought the situation to a showdown the other day
 Listen, Joe," he said flatly, sup pose you just let me talk to farmers. Every time I show up for a speech n a big town the Chamber of Com nerce and business men take over meeting They want to be helpful, I know, but I feel like stuffed shirt talking about the farm question in a setting like that.
 "Ill make more votes for the ticket if I confine my campaigning to small communities and arigcultural cen CTS, where I can do some down-to- 'arth talking with farmers. I guess I'm just a hayseed, but that's the vav nature stacked me up and there's not much we can do about it."
 And the Senator is still standing pat.
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HOROSCOPE "The stdrs incline
 but do not compe"
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31
 Adverse planetary aspects rule on this last day of the month which is threatening to employers of labor. It is most unfavorable to any sort of initiative.
 Heart and Home: Women are not under fortunate sway today. They should be cautious in speech and action. There may be an in- clination toward deceit or double dealing. Truth and honesty should be the guiding impulses. Girls may be impatient and ault-finding, but they should count their many blessings. This is not promising date for love affairs. The eligible suitor may be cautious and capti- ous.
 Business Affairs: Astrologers long have warned that a money panic will take place as war after- math The established system of international banking must under go severe changes that even. may include a different standard of measuring values. Th ey brepeat their caution now, especially to borrowers. It is wise to liquidate wherever possible and to prepare for period of financial strain, even through there will be con- tinued prosperity here for some time
 National Issues: Relief measures and pension schemes now will as sume the character of permaAept national issues. The load of fhdi- gency will cause new interest Mn public health, since the need of preventing an increase of the un- fit will be urgent. Care of the young will assume general interest. Neglect of native-born childyen will be realized as refugees are accepted from war-torn Europe
 International Affairs: Washing JOIl Will WeICOllle cIlfOyS liOll lOt eign nations, as movement for cessation of war gains impetus. The fact that former treaties and agree ments have been ruthlessly broken will prevent harmonious delibera- tions. The stars presage for Great Britain a rebirth after long death agonies. The Western Hemisphere is to become the center of historic events in which the United States plays great part. F 'le
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of good prospects TOT the year. Young and old should avoid trouble because they are apt to let their heads control their emotions. oi
 Children born on this day will be determined and ambitious. They should be taught to overcome a tendency to be self-centered. Many will have extraordinary intelli- gence and unusual talents.
 Copyright, 1940)
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WALLACE'S AUTOGRAPH

4 stamp collector With an ao- miraticn fer Henry Wallace con- ceived a novel way of getting Wal laces autograph He found that there were post offices in the United States for each of Wallace's three names-except for one missing let ter. So he wrote to the postmas- ters of Henry, Virginia; Agar South Dakota; and Wallace, Cali fornia, asking them to cancel an en- closed cover.
 Actually Wallace's name is Agard not Agar, but there is no post of- flee named Agard.
 Then he sent the covers to Wal ace, asking for his autograph. Ht ot it.
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cans pledging "steadfaSt allegiance and continuing loyalty" to Wendell Willkie was the smart work of smart party leader Joe Martin. He put it through to nail reports that some COP Congressmen weren't mention ing the National ticket in their cam paign speeches. Martin told his col leagues that Republican chances oi capturing the House would be weak ened unless the Presidential ticket is elected.
 Copyright, 1940, by United Fea-
 lures Syndicate, Incl sa
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UNITED STATES .. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR General Land Office District Land Office
Anchorage, Alaska,
 August 23, l94O.

T Anchorage, Alaska,
 tsA August 23, 1940.
 Notice is hereby given that Chester Barnesson, 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, on the Glar cier Highway, in latitude 58 l930g N. longitude 134 '28' w. and it is now in the files of the U. S. LanS Office, Anchorage, Alaska, and # no protest is filed in the district land office, within the period .Gk publication or thirty days thefS after, said final proof will be Al cepted and final certificate issued
 GEORGE A. LINGO.a&
 Register. Date first publication, Oct. g, 1940. Date last publication. Dec. 4, ls46, r. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-30

tCOIliulutQ lTOIu fdS6 SlltJ sul General, he emitted a loud cry Of anguish.
 If you want to make something of it. he beloved, I'll get you I've got right to rent house to anybody please e.s
 "Is it true, Congressman, he was further asked, that the Nazi Consul gave you big boost in rent, even though rents in that area have re- mained about stationary?"
 None of your business" the irate Congressman replied and proceeded to launch a string of vituperatives which would burn up the printed page.
 The Fish mansion is at 55 East 77th Street, New York, and accord ing to State Department records, is the home Of Johannes Borchers, Consul General of Germany, who has lived there five years.
 The house was left to Ham Fish by his father, whose will was pros bated in 1893. New York City rec ords show no chance in ownership since that time. Fish is reported to have begun renting the house to Germans about 1881. shortly before Hitler. The lease expired two years later, about the time Hitler came into power, and he renewed, report edly with an increased rent. Two years ago. 1888, he is reported to have renewed the lease once again, this time with a substantial increase from the Nazis.
 NOTE-Ham Fish is one of the most violent isolationists, British baiters, and opponents of the draft on the floor of Congress. He is the Republican Congressman from President Roosevelt's own district but is opposed by many leading Re publicans. sss ' x VI ~
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-30

a sort of pledge to give the camper, pcnicker or hunter who follows us fair break for good time to confne our chopping and whiting to wood that is going into the campfire; to leave our play grounds as clean as, or cleaner than we found them to burn the picnic refuse before leaving the spot: to drown out the last live coals of our fires
 Let us afford to these publicly owned recrea- tional features and areas the would to our personal property.
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Daily Lessons in English v v. L. GORDON

WORDS OFTEN MISUSED: ADAPT, meaning to meaning to take receive ones own story stage" We ADOPTED the plan he suggested"
 Nonchalance Pronounce o as AN unstressed syllable
 MISSPEILED: Tattoo. Observe the TT and the OO Ignore slight overlook. and it is yours Let us Todays word: the Accen follows the N) considerable histronic ability"
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FlUULKN LIlQULIIL ROBERTA LEE

the middle business conversation by telephone all right ask the person to hold the ine? A. It explain ask if call in few  Is if a only inches of the cloth
 a show a motion
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-30
POLITICAL CHAFF

The President is under a strong pressure from Illinois Democratic chief to make defense inspection trip through. that state, with ap- pearances in Chicago and other pop ulous centers .. That unusual res- 9aution adopted by House Republi-
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salaries if they are conscripted for military service Under an ordi- nance adopted by the City Council during the World War, the trainees will receive the difference between their present pay and the army stipend of $30-a-month for pri- vate
 not lose a nickel of their present
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-30

1t in the first place was weighty argument in favor of civilian draft chief.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-10-30

A type of steel bar lately installed in many prisons sets off an alarm when tempered with A parole board, the other hand doesn't have to be sawed
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Draffees 10 $ /
 Keep Salary

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 30.-Police and firemen in Philadelphia will
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LOOK and LEARN s&y c. GORDON

1. long fortnight? 2. What the diameter of golf hole? 3. Who the of the Kings of 4. Is a 5. What the capital of Montana?
 ANSWERS: 1. Two weeks fourteen 3. 3. David
 One of Stone Age people lived in North Am erica the end of the
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Washingion Merry
 Go-Round

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY

OCTOBER 0 Missey Mullen Hiding Haglund Mrs. Ernest Parsons Mildred Elizabeth Wyller Mrs. Cora Brostrom Mrs. A. R. Hared Ralph Morean Anna Nelson
 Gus George
 Jack Sey
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Try a classified ad IF The Empire
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-05-02
School, College Athletes
To Attend Field Day AT
U. of Md. This Saturday

More than 500 track, baseball
and tennis athletes will converge
on College Park this Saturday fol-
the University of Maryland's 23rd
annual field day. While the occas-
ion primarily is for the annual
scholastic meet that offers 10 open
events, seven individual tests and
two relay races closed to county
nigh schools of the State, the af-
fair is spiced by some variety en-.
gagements.
Here is the complete card fol
the day: 10 a. m. tennis, fresh
men VS.. Tech High School; / D m
tennis, varsity VS.. George Wash
ington; 1880 p. m. track, inter
scholastic meet, with Maryland
varsity Virginia dual competition
run concurrently; $3.50 p. m.
baseball: varsity VS.. William and
Mary, Southern Conference bat
tie.
There also will be relay races
for the Maryland Interscholastie
Association and Washington Public
High Schools.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-05-02
MOON SPELL

MOON SPELL
Moonlight upon a summer road,
South winds and leaves that dance!
A star looks down along the sky
To see a first romance.
Two hearts that find a golden hour
Of youth, that clings and burns
And only comes in after years,
When memory returns.
Soft lips that speak in music when
The magic word is "Yes!"
And eyes a-shine with glory that
The stars do not possess!
Moonlight upon a summer road!
The ancient stars a-gleam!
Eternally their twinkling eyes
Smile down on loves young dream
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-05-02
Campaign Capers

With primary elections near, with the
baseball settling into stride and farms and
gardens begin to demand attention, and
of this community are losing little sleep
the coming national conventions. Yet these political
fevers soon will be upon and the campaigners
making lots of noise that we cannot overlook
Though they have not yet given up, many political
flowers that boomed last fall have been nipped by the
chill of public disinterest The voters themselves
squelched the boomleS of Garner and Vandenberg So
little interest has been shown in the aspirations of Paul
McNutt that his influence in the Democratic now
is largely discounted by observers and politicians alike
And it now seems that Jim Farley is making little
effort to obtain anything except crack at the vice
presidency
Cutest recent move by any candidate-or is he?-
made by President Roosevelt who announced that
he wnuld make tour at the same time the Republican
convention meets in Philadelphia. Whether he
not Mr.. Roosevelt will swipe many headline that
might otherwise have gone to the G. O. P. merely by
putting in appearance in various sections of the
country. And if he makes any of his more dynamic
speeches. he is likely to the Republicans clear off the
front page of every paper in the land.
Don't start spading until you depend upon
robin to pick up after you.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-05-02
ALONG THE ROAD
By
JOHN RANDOLPH SlIDMAN

Someone is advertising a free
European news map. No wonder
it is free. By the time one UNI
folds it, some poor little neutral
is gobbled up and her border line
has vanished.
At Lewiston, Idaho, one Hime-
keiah Hatuai, which means "bear
woman" of the Nez Perez Indians,
is dead. Members of her tribe in
sisted she was 12O years old. There
will be plenty "bear women" on
the summer beaches very soon and
it is safe bet they will not look
like 120-year-olders.
News from Berlin tells US that
Professor Carl Bosch, the German
dye genius, is dead. Now if the
German military geniuses would
follow suit, we should feel little
safer in the old world.
A headline reads, "Broening's
Camp Twits Nice Backer." That
isn't a nice way to treat a Nice
hacker.
A researcher at the University
of California explodes the theory
that the scorpion, centipede and
tarantula are as poisonous as COM
monty supposed. He asserts that
the scorpions sting is no more
harmful than a bees. Just the
same, l would rather have a bee
up my pants leg than a scorpion.
Doctor Robert H. Seashore, psy-
chology professor of Northwestern
University, says that Shakespeare
used only about $4,000 common
words in his plays. Some of them
were very, very common professor.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1940-05-02
Setting Up the Pushovers

Dozens of theories have been advanced by both
experts ana admitted amateurs as to the motives
behind the NaN invasion of Denmark and Norway.
Nearly all agree that the Danes dairy products and
Norways iron were important factors in the grab
1t also has been pointed out that Germany stood to
gain air bases the Norwegian coast hours closer
England than her fields at Syt and other points Them
too, has been suggested that Hitler had to make
mate along the Magnot line and the possible pinch of
the Allied economic blockade. =,
All these considerations undoubtedly figured i'll plans
Tor the INVASION Those plans however must have been
made not months, but years, before the actual
barkalon OF German troops evidenced by the reveal
ton of the carefully prepared Trojan horse" penetra
ton OF Norway. 1t is now apparent that the same
undermining has been under way in Sweden, the Bal
kan countries and, with dubious success, in The
Netherlands and Belgium. der Tag for Norway and
Denmark simply came earlier the schedule of the
German mperiahsts than for these other countries.
Reason for this prior billing probably merely
because it promised TO hasten the general scheme for
German domination of Europe. Long known have been
Naz aspirations to control the rich Danube valley, to
exploit with German efficiency the already valuable oil
fields of Rumania, the rich grain and production
of all the Balkans and their potentially rich ore de-
posits. With such resources, plus Balkan manpower
as extra cannon-fodder, Germany could easily become
the strongest nation the continent perhaps in the
world.
Right now the German army probably could take
these countries without too much trouble But Hitler
like all DULLES large or small, prefers genuine push
over, which he was certain he had in Norway. And
by taking Norway, which is practically at Britains
doorstep ne hoped to to other neuras that the
Allies were poweless to help any nation which chose
to resist Naz invasion. He has stomach for the
type of opposition that Serbia the heart of Yugo
sava, the Austrian armies in 1914 and thereafter
The course of this may be decided on the Nor
wegan front, though British victory certainly will
not guarantee the safety of the other neurals Nor
will German success necessarily bring about the de-
feat of the Allies hasten the it's conclusion
But the outcome in Norway will have an important
bearing on the final fate of the bellgerents
It's nice to live in this community where folks are
busy planting flower seeds instead of hatred and clean
ing with vacuum cleaner instead of gun!