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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-09

In Southland
For One Yea
First II Months Since 1882
that No Mob Violence
Is Reported

ATLANTA, Ca, May 9.-At mid
night last night, the South ended the
first year without lynching since
tabulations started in 1882
Swift work of the Police Radio
Patrols and effective education
against lynchings are given as the
cause for the record.
There we're only three lynchings
the previous year
The high year was 1892 when 231
mob killings we're reported.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-09
Baseball Today

The following are scores of games
played this afternoon in the two
major leagues:
National League
Boston l; Cincinnati 4.
New York IT; Pittsburgh 6.
American League
Cleveland 4; New York 0.
Detroit 5, Boston 6, ten innings.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-09
Alaska Fish
Bill Passes
Lower House
Measure Preventing Seiz.
ure of Gear Before Con-
vilfion, up TO Senate

WASHINGTON, May g. The
House has passed and sent to the
Senate the bill of Alaska Dele
gate Anthony j. Dimond amend
ing the Alaska Fisheries Law to
provide that gear of fishermen
charged with violation OF the law
may not be seized until after a
conviction has been secured.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-09
ITALY Will
BE NEUTRAL,
FOR PRESENT
Premier MussoIini Breaks
Silence Regarding
Nation Stand

ROME, May 9.-Italian Premier
Benito Mussolini, in a speech, one
of the rare ones made since the
European war started, told tie
Fascists that "only facts" would
break Italy's self-imposed silence.
He indicated that he plans no i'm
mediate change in Italy's nom
belligerent status.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-09
ALLIED TR0Op5HIp
IS REp0RTED sunk

BERLIN, May 9.--The High Com
mand states that a 7,000-ton AL
lied troop transport has been sunk
by bombing planes In the Narvik
area. No mention is given of loss
of life resulting.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-09

Maze Too
Much Money;
Is indicted

NEW YORK, May Glow
ard Hopson, enc of the found
ers of the vast Associated Gas
and Electric system, has been
indicted by a Federal Grand
Jury for making ailegedly I'M
lawful profits i'm excess of 20
million dollars in the business
securities.
Three associates were also
indicted.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-09
TO ANGOON

Dr. Edward F. vollert of the Gov
eminent Hospital flew TO Angoon to-
day for medical duties in behalf OF
the Office of Indian Affairs.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-09
TO RELEASE
NORWEGIAN
PRISONERS
Hitler Issues Order for
Those Captured 10 Re-
turn 10 Homes

BERLIN, May 9-Fuehrer Adolf
Hitler today issued an order as
follows
II have decided to permit Nor
wegian soldiers who have been
taken prisoners to return to their
homes"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-09
LONG LIFE TO
CHAMBERLAIN,
ASK GERMANS

BERLIN, May 9.-Official Ger
man circles today declared May
Cod give long life to Chamberlain
as Prime Minister and it was
added that as long as he remained
as British Government head, Ger
many has nothing to fear.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-09
Alaskan Graduates
To Get Commission

ANNAPOLIS, May 8. e. F,
Wann Jr, of Fairbanks, Alaska,
will graduate from the Naval Col
lege on June and will receive
his commission as Second Lieuten-
ant in the Marine Corps.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-09
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UpBRIT0N5
TO (0L0R5
Proclamation Is Issued for
Registration of Z, $780,
900 More Men

LONDON, May 9--King George
today signed a proclamation max
ing 25O0,000 more Britons subject
to military service and boosting
the total to 100000.
The registration notice affects
19-year-olds, also men between the
ages of 26 and 36.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-09
NAzI SOLDIERS
LANDED, NARvIk
FROM 'CHUTEi

STOCKHOLM, May 9-It is re-
ported here that German planes
are landing soldiers by parachute
behind the Allied siege lines at
Narvik.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-09
Chamberlain Refuses 10
Resign in Face OF
Public CIamor
CONFIDENCE VOTE IS
BY SLIM MARGIN ONLY
Churchill Played Trump
Card-TeIIs What Allies
Faced in Norway

BULLETIN-May 8. - The
House of Commons recessed to-
day until May 20.
There is a general feeling in
the country that Prime Minis
ter Chamberlain must recon-
struct his Government or re-
sign.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-05-09

Continued on Page Eight
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-12-20
DIFFICULTIES CONFRONT
ING BAY FERRY PURCHASE

A strong possibility has developed
that the proposed State purchase of
the Claiborne-Annapolis Ferry Com
pany property will have to await ap-
prevail by the General Assembly, it
was learned last week.
Ezra B. Whitman, chairman of the
State Roads Commission, revealed
that serious complications have been
discovered by the State Law Depart
ment, and said he did not know what
action would be taken.
Mr.. Whitman said that the difficu-
ty was that the legislation which en-
powers the State Roads Commission
to buy the ferry also imposes GER
tain conditions which "do not fit the
present situation"
One such provision is that three
per cent bonds shall be issued for the
purchase, he said, and the State is
unwilling to pay this rate of interest.
Another obstacle to the purchase,
he said, is provision that fares
shall not be reduced on the ferry until
Chesapeake Bay bridge is built.
This would be unacceptable to the
State because the State administra-
ton is eager to reduce rates on the
ferry and again the good will of
thousands of ferry customers.
From another source it was learn
ed that the States legal advisers are
not concerned about these provisions
binding the State in the future, but
they do fear that the points would
be raised by counsel for any firm I'M
dertaking to float the purchase bonds.
Consequently, it now is believed
most likely that the Governor will
undertake to obtain minor amend
ments in the 1871 General Assembly
to the 1885 legislation which en-
powers the State to buy the ferry.
Conference as to what is best to
do have been held during the past
week, involving the State Roads Com
the State Law Department,
the Peoples Counsel of the Public
Service Commission and counsel for
the ferry company.
1t has been agreed, according to
one account, that contract of sale
will be signed by the ferry company
in the next week or two, and that it
will include proviso postponing the
date of purchase if the State decides
that additional legislation is needed.
Announcement that the Safe had
reached an agreement with the ferry
company on purchas price was
made by State officials several weeks
ago. The Hrice of approximately
$1,O2O,OOO was based on a valuation
reached by the Public Service Com
mission.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-12-20
HEALTH OFFICER
SENDS LETTER TO
The DEMOCRAT

The following letter has been re-
ceived from DR.. w. r. Willard,
County Health Officer:
AS County Health Officer, I wish
to offer the public the following in
formation concerning the Community
Sanitation Project which is now op-
Grating in Worcester County.
The purpose of this project is to
improve the health conditions of per-
sons living in Worcester County by
the eradication of the deplorable con-
ditions now existing because of filthy
outdoor toilets.
It is the object of those directing
the Sanitation Project to replace the
present insanitary privies in this
County with modern ones that meet
the requirements of both State and
Federal Health authorities. The spec
ifications of the plans being used call
for a concrete sanitary unit, properly
fitted into an approved type of build
ing, and set over a IL foot earth
pit, that is constructed so as to be
free from surface drainage and safe
from flies and rats. This type of
sanitary privy, approved and recon-
mended by the United States Public
Health Service, is being used in the
Community Sanitation Project by the
w. P. A. in forty-one states of the
Union.
The Sanitation Program will bene-
fit every person in this County, for
with the elimination of the old type
of germ-breeding, open, or shabbily
built pit privy, the typhoid and diar-
rhea rates for Worcester County are
sure to be. lowered. Statistics show
that this County has reason to be
concerned over this very item and
it will be to the interest of the entire
County to push the work as far as
possible.
The property owner who is now
maintaining an old type outdoor tot
let on his premises is harboring a
potential source of danger and infec-
ton for every person in the County,
including himself. He is catering to
the abominable fly and its constant
spread of germs, and contamination
of everything with which it comes
in contact. He is endangering the
lives of innocent babies, respectable
and important business men, law
abiding and civic minded citizens, the
stranger who happens to visit the
County, and in fact, any one within
the limits of disease communication.
The Sanitation Program will fur
nish such a property owner an excel
lent opportunity to construct COM
plete new approved privy at nomi-
nal cost. In my opinion, there will
probably never be another opportun-
ity to "buy" sanitation so cheaply
and so easily, nor the chance to show
the community interest that surely
must abide in the heart and mind of
any such person.
I heartily indorse the Sanitation
Program for this community and
County and urgently request the CO.
operation of the citizens as whole,
and especially of those persons who
have outsidf toilets
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-12-20
Lemon Juice Recipe Cheeks
Rheumatic Pain Quickly

If you suffer from rheumatic, arthritis or
neuritis pain, try this simple inexpensive home
of Ru-Ex Compound today. Mix it with quart
Of water. add the juice Of lemons. It's easy.
No trouble at all and pleasant. You need only
tablespoonfuls two times a day. Often within
4s hours-sometimes overnight-splendid re.
suits are obtained. II the pains do not quickly
leave and if you do not feel better. RUE will
cost you nothing to try as it Is sold BY your
druggist under an absolute money-back guaran.
tee. Ru-Ex Compound is for sale and recon-
mended by
LLOYD & BLAINE
POCOMOKE
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-12-20

year it is Bill Honey, who has played
in such topnotch spots as Ritz-Carl-
ton Hotel, The Mayfair House, The
Anchorage, and broadcast over many
of the larger stations.
The dance starts Tuesday evening,
December 31st, at 10 o'clock in the
Salisbury Armory.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-12-20

scheduled their annual charity ball
for this New Years eve at the Sails
bury Armory.
AS in past seasons, this charity af-
fair will be entertained by the music
# an outstanding orchestra. This
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-12-20
PLEASE PAY YOUR
SUBSCRIPTION

0 Santa's Shipping
Center---S SALISBURY
Stores Open Late Every
Night It'll Chri S m a s
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-12-20
SALISBURY LIONS STAGE
ANNUAL CHARITY BALL

The Salisbury Lions have again
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-12-20

'.Men warm quickly to the party if there's
plenty of that Mellow Dry Gunther's Ale on
hand. But they like to share their enjoy.
ment too.
Invite them over to your table for friendly
glass. Let them know you can pick real mans
ale =. . that you're hep to what men like! Show
them you belong
''Be one of the gang. Be good sport. Join
in the fun. Because that's the way to get men
and please them"
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-12-20

Mary Alice Boehmonn is q popular
hosfess-ond a smart one. Here she
tells Of some Of the little things fhot
help make girl popular
DO you want to get your party off to good
start? Hear the room ring with laughter? See
friendly handshakes? Then here's an easy way
to add fun to your party to score high with
the men :. to go over big as hostess.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-19
Northern Light
 Church Scene of
 NorWomen Dinner

The Parlors of the Northern Light Presbyterian Church were crowded last evening for the Nor women dinner, last of the series for this season.
 Mrs. John A. Glasse presided during the dinner hour and the menu was prepared by Mrs. Kath- erine Hooker. Community sing ing was led by Mrs. c. Robert White.
 Places of Interest in Florida were described by Mrs. H. L. Faulk- ner, who recently returned from the States. She led an informal discussion on highlights of hei visit and answered questions con- corning Florida and other sections of the country.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-19
FIVE OR TEN YEARS

FIVE OK TEN YEARS
 MT. Fly and his sextet of ex- perts are being paid to see that the march of progress doesn't trample right over your pocket book. AS near as I can find out here's what is going to happen: Five to 10 years from now tbar- ring a hundred or so unforeseen possibilities) you and I will be listening to some kind of FM broadcasting, on FM receivers.
 Lily Pons can take her highest note and we'll hear every quaveI in it. In the broadcasting studio nails can be hit with a hammer and it'll sound like nails being hit with hammer A bell can be rung and it'll sound as if some one rang the bell. A pumpkin can be dropped on the floor and it'll sound "sqush"-not like mar being hit over the head as it does today
 In the meantime, maybe some of us will have F'M units (cost $59.50 and up today-but theyi
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-19
ALASKA CENSUS TOTAL ALREADY
 AT 1929 MARK
Final Figure of 73,0O0 Is Predicted Second
 Division Gains

Census enumerators have already counted 58,635 Alaskans in the pre- sent census, Supervisor J. P. Ander- son announced today. This is within $50 of the total for the entire Terri tory in the 1930 census.
 Still to be heard from are about two-thirds of the districts in the Second Division and many in the Third Enumeration in the First and Fourth Divisions is practically conn., plete
 The count so far shows approxi- mately 24,000 in the First Division, 4,000 in the Second 10000 in the Third and 160O0 in the Fourth.
 The Second Division in 1929 had slightly over 10000 The present census is expected to show the first increase in the Second Division since 1910.
 Losses Already Recorded
 While the populous centers have all been counted into the 1889 total, so have the places showing the big gest losses, Anderson said.
 When the report on the Mccarthy Recording District reached census headquarters in Washington, the Chief Statistician wired back to check on the figure, which showed a great loss. This was due, of course, to the closing of the Kennecott Cop per mine.
 Anderson still predicts an Alaska total of from 72,0OO to 73,000.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-19
Polish Sub Sends Down
 Troopship

LONDON, April 19.-Polish sea- men, fighting under a flag which represents only postwar hope, are reported to have struck at least one heavy blow at the con- querors of their home land
 The British Admiralty announces that the 5,28l-ton German troop transport Rio De Janeiro was tor pedoed and sunk by the Polish submarine Orzel
 The Orzel joined the British fleet last December after thrilling dash through the Baltic. Although fight ing under the command of the British Admiralty, the Orzel still flies the Polish flag.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-19
TRADE AGREEMENT E NOW PREDICTED,
 BRITAIN, RUSSIA

LONDON, April 19. = A Soviet Russian spokesman today predict ed that Great Britain and Russia would soon conclude the long dis cussed trade agreement which was side-tracked by the Russian-F Fin nish war.
 He said he believed that Rus sia's differences with Britain ovel the blockade which centered on the detention of two Russian steamers in the Far East, could be composed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-19
SEATTLE IN
 SECOND WIN
 OVER ANGELS
Moves Into Tie with San Diego for Second Spot
 -PortIand Sinks
(By Associated Press)

The Seattle Rainiers have moved into a tie for second place with the San Diego Padres and are only half game behind the Oakland Acorns. The move into tie came with the second straight victory over the Los Angeles Angels. The only run Los Angeles scored last night was a homer off Les Webber by Leu Stringer in the fourth In- ming. It was the first earned run off Webber in 22 innings.
 Oakland is Winner
 Pitcher Norbert Kleinke kept the Oakland batsmen well under control last night while his Sac ramento teammates clubbed two hurlerS for II hits for a victory
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-19

in the very heart of the television broadcasting range. The narrow band boys (RCA, with it's crack about we're ready for FM any time you are,' is the leader here) say you don't need the wide band limits to make the public take notice. Of course, both sides hold patents.
 But that isn't all I'M broadcast ing (and consequently reception) has horizon limit - like televi- sion. So, if licenses are granted to broadcasting stations in cities where do the farmers and vil- lagers come in?
 Also, if EGG granted FTM li- censes to every station in the country, where would 45,000,00C radio receiving sets come in? No at all!
 Also, if EGG gives away tele- visions choice wave bands, where will television come in?
 If you don't think EGG has headache, put that problem down on paper and try to find the an- swer-but don't lose your temper and throw your radio set out the window
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-19
COTE WINNER
 OF MARATHON

BOSTON, Mass, April 19.-Ger- ard Cote, 26, Verdun, Quebec news paper dealer, won the forty-fourth annual marathon today, wearing down field of 164 other racers.
 Cote broke the record of the marathon by running the 26-mile, 385-yard grind in two hours, 28 minutes and 28 seconds.
 Before the race started the new champion said. This will be my last race anyway, because next summer I'll be in the Royal Air Service
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-19
OPEN UNTIL 6:00 P. M.

get cheaper later on; or dual re- ceivers for FM and standard re- ceiving (cost: Sl25 and up-but they'll come down, tool. Broad casting stations, using both types, will supplement standard broad casts with FM stuff-and if the public really goes for the FM fast, they will increase it and decrease the other until the old squawk- and chatter days of radio are as dead as the flicker days of films
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-19
NEW AIRLINE
 OVER ATLANTIC

WASHINGTON, April 19. = The Civil Aeronautics Authority today re- ceived a recommendation from ex- aminer Edward Laisure that the American Export Lines, Inc, be al- lowed to enter transatlantic service competition to Pan American Air ways.
 of certificate for route between New York or Baltimore and Rome by way of Lisbon or Barcelona
 The CAA recommended that an application for permission to operate between France and England and the Irish Free State be dismissed be- cause of the Neutrality Act.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-19
FIND SHORTAGE IN STATE FUNDS

AUGUSTA. Me, April 19. The discovery of $38000 shortage in state funds has resulted in the resignations of four of the high est state fiscal authorities and a request by Gov Lewis Barrows for the resignation of q fifth.
 Financial Commissioner William Owens. "A, was the fourth to quit and Gov. Barrows said he had asked State Treasurer Belmont Smith, 66, to resign but that Smith had refused.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-19
ROWING EVENT
 FOR SATURDAY

CORVALLIS, Ore, April 19.- The Sacramento Junior College crew defeated Oregon State College by a, length and a half in mile and a quarter race over the Will lamette River.
 gon State by the same margin two weeks ago. The junicr college eight will row against California and Washington on Lake Washington tomorrow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-19
FOUR PIONEERS
 ENTER 5ITkA HOME

Four Alaska oldtimers this week entered the Pioneers Home at Sitka, according uo word receivel from Supt. Elicf Hanson.
 Ludwig Stelz, IT, of Fairbanks was born in Germany and came to Alaska in 1887. He is a boat builder
 John Smith, 80, of Seward, was born in New Zealand and came to Alaska in 1898.
 George Vincent Gagnon, "A, of Fairbanks, was born in Canada and came to Alaska in 1905.
 Swan Swanson, 68, of Sitka, was born in Sweden and came to Alaska in 1928. He was a fisherman.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-19

Outfielder Chet Wieczorek of Sac- ramento hit circuit drive in the second inning.
 Righthander Wins
 Wayne Osborne, veteran right handler, pitched Hollywood to victory last night over San Diego, limiting the Padres to six hits.
 Portland Drops Again
 The Portland Beavers sank deep CT into the cellar last night aos they dropped the third straight game to the San Francisco Seals.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-19
GAMES THURSDAY Pacific Coast League

Los Angeles |; Seattle 2. Sacramento 4; Oakland 2 San Diego 0; Hollywood ?. San Francisco 8; Portland ?.
 National League Chicago l; Cincinnati 2. Other games postponed on ac- count of rain or cold weather.
 American League Detroit 4; St. Louis 2. Boston ?; Washington 0. Other games postponed, cold or rain.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-19
ARE RETURNING TO JUNEAU

MT. and Mrs. Daniel Ross are on the steamer North Sea which sailed from Seattle this morning. They have spent the past month in the East.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-19
REBEKAHS

White Elephant Card Party, Odd
 Fellows Hall, April 20. Public in- vited Dessert 1:15. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-19
QUICKER TO PETERSBURG

J. w. Gucker, local broker, left on the Northland last night for Petersburg on a business trip.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-19
TOSS RETURNS

H. B. Foss, local architect, re- turned to Juneau last night on the motorship Northland from Sitka.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-19

JOHN MCCORMICK
 For Representative-Democratic Ticket. Primary April 30, 194O. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-19

Today's news today in The Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-19
PROBLEMS
 ARE TOUGH ONES

(Continued from Page One)
Evening star., 1940-04-16

have seen the individual crushed
under the military heel of state
domination; we have seen freedom
of thought, Of worship and Of as
sembly denied with a sneer; we
have seen the pledged word dis
carded like scraps of paper; we
have seen lightning attacks upon
countries whose only efforts have
been to remain neutral; we have
seen the total extinction of inde-
pendent, peace-loving peoples; we
have seen militarism gone rampant
all Of this has happened within
the memory Of q 1-year-old child.
We in the Americas cherish our
independence. Our forefathers gave
their lives to obtain it, our fathers
have fought to maintain it, and we
are determined to preserve it for
our children. We will preserve the
peace Of this hemisphere, and we
will not permit 1t to be endangered
by aggression, however disguised,
coming from outside this hemis-
phere. We will provide sanctuary
here where freedom and liberty and
the culture Of the Old World may
take refuge and be strengthened
until peace Is restored.
We are prepared to shoulder these
responsibilities. Years of working
together have laid a firm foundation.
Here in the Americas we have under
taken to settle differences by peace
full processes. The solution of many
disputed boundaries gives ground for
belief that the remaining difficulties
Of similar character will soon be
removed from the realm of dispute.
We have decided that every Amer
ican nation shall be free to live its