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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-12
War of Nerves
CNeW York Times)

Except in Poland Finland and the North Sea, the war so far has been chiefly a war of nerves. In the sixth month of the conflict the armies have not to grips.
 These six months may seem only the last chapter in the long of nerves which began when Hitler marched his new-made army into the Rhine land But there is one great difference Until last September every chapter ended in a Hitler victory. Conquest by threat is cheap when it is unopposed. Belt frightening is willingly accepted; it only means loss of butter for which do not even have to shoot Extensions of territory may bring no sou- ton of the economic problem, but they provide plenty of glory at home
 It is not the today One wonders whether Germany does not suffer more in this latest war phase of the nerves than her foes All Standards of living fall but hers, already low falls most. All trade restricted but hers is strangled All leader ship tested but hers most severely because it as sllmes to be omnipotent. The period of unresisted German success is ended; there is the possibility of German defeat to be reckoned with now There must be those within Germany who see that every day of this ghastly waiting is in itself a German defeat German strength, with 200 divisions in the field is at it's peak; that of her enemies is still mounting
 Nevertheless it is too early to feel certain that an "al out" German offensive will come this spring. If Germany strikes it will be only because she must and before it is too late If she fails to strike and elects to stand a siege that, too will be be- cause she must, because she has been unable to accumulate the striking force to match the growing union of forces against her. Germany invited this waiting war of nerves Future historians may write that it. cost her the initiative and left her the vc tim Of inperatves she cannot controla " @
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-12
REFUGEES AGAIN

The Empires Washington columnist, Preston Grover says Secretary Ickes is having bill drafted ito make Alaska promised land for European refugees"
 The plan as it was outlined in Grover's dispatch yesterday would allow refugees in excess of mmigra tion quotas to enter the Territory for colonization purposes They would be restricted to living in Alaska until their numbers came up on the imm- grafton list when they would be privileged to apply for full citizenship, like any other immigrant"
 Meanwhile of course, Alaska would have to be set apart from the Nation virtually a foreign country with all travellers from the Territory being required to prove they not among the restrict- ed" who are not allowed to leave.
 This plan to make concentration camp" out of Alaska would Delegate Dimond says, not receive a dozen votes in Congress. Therein lies the hope of Alaskans to preserve their home as an American Territory and integral part of the Nation
 Groyers article says that already several Sena- tors and Representatives have asked for the priv lege' of introducing the bill 3It will be interesting to see who they are.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-12


 devoting increasing attention to the social aspects of beer sales. Last year committees set up in eight States to cooperate with local law enforcement officials to eliminate anti-socia conditions wherever they surround the sale of beer, The formation of such committees in more States this year is pre- dcted There is, of course, a selfish interest in volved here but the effort is noteworthy as an instance of forward looking in industry.
 Package sales of beer increased sharply last year-accountng for 49 percent of the total as against 25 percent in 1884. This is an indication of the growth of the proportion of beer drinking at home the industry feels.
 The agricultural effect of re-legalization of beer also is noteworthy. Last years beer production re- 1ured nearly four billion pounds of barley corn rice and hopsthe yield of more than three million acres of farm land In the past seven years the industry has contributed more than $10OOOOOO0 a year to the national farm income. a% tt (
 It s in other words, valuable industry for more reasons than one. Its present self respect is justified And it's continued prosperity is likely if it adheres to the policy of keeping eye always on the public interest
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-12
DAILY LESSONS
 IN ENGLISH
By w. L. Csrde~

Words Often Misused: Do not write, Kindly answer at once. Please answer at once" is much preferred.
 Often Mispronounced Seattle Pronounce se-at-l, as in see un- stressed, a as in at, and accent second syllable.
 Often MiSspelled: Philippine 1s- lands) one l, two p's.
 Synonyms: Jointly, unitedly, to- gether, in common.
 Words Study Use word three times and it is yours" Let us in crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word: Academic; classical and literary rather than technical. Pronounce the as in den; principal accent follows the mo "The book is too academic for the casual reader"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-12
M o D E P N ETIQUETTE
By Roberta Lss

O. Would it be wise to form a friendship with one whom seems to be very suspicious of everyone, mistrusting even those whom he considers his closest friends?
 A. No; and probably the best reason for not forming a friend ship with one who is so suspicious is in the proverb that says, "A man does not look behind door unless he has stood there him. self"
 Q. If someone telephones when one is busily engaged in something important, is it all right to say that you will call back later?
 A. Yes, by all means do so. Only an extremely temperamental or representative person would resent it.
 Q. When a maid is brushing the crumbs from the table, should they be brushed into her hand or into tray?
 A. The crumbs should be brush ed into a tray.
 Try The Empire classifieds 10
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-12

 Chinese Ealing =.
 Horses, Dogs, Ett.

PIEPING, China, March 12. = Horse, donkey, camel and even dog meat in considerable quantities are being eaten by the poorer classes here, reliable investigators report. because of North China's acute food shortage.
 The virtual disappearance of beef, mutton and pork from public mar kets and prohibitive prices demand ed by private dealers have forced the poor of this once abundantly supplied Northern metropolis to eat meats never consumed in normal | times.
 Flour prices have rocketed to levels far beyond the reach Of the middle and lower classes.
 One hundred pounds of flour cost about two months wages for the av- craze worker. ~'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-12
BREWED BENEFITS

An anxiousness to justify it's position in the social order has been evident in the conduct of the brewing industry since it's reesabishment after pro- hibtion This is borne out in the annual survey oi the industry by the United Brewers Industrial Foun- dation.
 The industry brides itself upon it's economic contributions to the nation-and they are of no mean dimensions Last year Federal state and local agencies collected $41159678o in taxes on beer. A little than half of this used by the Federal Government for general expenses The rest was expended by States and municipalities for old-age pensions, educational institutions public health serv ices aid to agriculture and miscellaneous other pur- poses The grand total of taxes represented a nation average of s780 barrel 52 768,818 barrels of beer withdrawn for sale from 626 breweries in operation in 1889
 The brewing industry also announces that it is
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-12
Horoscote "T'hs stars inclins
 but do .ot compel
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13


 Sinister signs are discerned in the Horoscope for today. The stars encourage conferences and grave consultations which may precede positive effort. Mars is in an aspect presaging conflict which is in- tense in it's character and may involve great numbers of fighters Anxiety may extend to many na- tionS now at peace.
 Heart and Home: Women come under a sway which should cause them to concentrate upon practi- cal work, especially that which is essentially in their realm as a housewife and mother. Girls should prepare for service as clerks and nurses. Training for something that will be of value to the nation in time of stress is urged by the seers who seem to envision eXacting eX- periences by the end of this year and the whole of 1941.
 Business Affairs: The outlook for the next few months in trade and commerce is promising. Thrift is urged and warning is given that the prosperity of today may mere ly precede a depression caused by the reaching effects of wars in Europe and Asia. Agriculturists should profit through the season when foreign food problems mean much to American farmers.
 National Issues: President Roo- sevelt continues under a favorable direction of the stars. His ruling planet is Mercury, and he is strongly influenced by Uranus, a fact which presages his continued support of the working people. La bor will contribute to the national election in a manner not previously exercised. The President has the advantage of obtaining his hearts desires through patient waiting, and this year is to bring about sur prising political results.
 International Affairs: Planets believed to encourage suspicion and treachery will be in sinister aspect this month. Evil portents are seen by those who read the stars. Un- less there is a miracle performed through peace negotiations the month will make history of the broadest scope and most terrible in its massed waste of life. Stalin is to be the dictator to dictators in a supreme decision.
 Persons whose birthdate n is have the augury of year of fair ly good fortune which may depend upon wise direction of energy. and industry. Women should be lucky.
 Children born on this day may be temperamental and intqitive, bright of mind and quick, in thought. These Piscidians may be too fond of change to make rapid progress in a profession. as ysA.
 Copyright, 194l
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-12
AuxiIiaries
 HaveMeetinQ

Past Presidents of the American Legion Auxiliary met last night at the home of Mrs. Beth Nordling on Twelfth Street and decided to hold a social meeting each month until the convention in September.
 Mrs. Oscar c. Olson presided over the group in the absence of Mrs. Edith Sheelor, and Mrs. Ava New man was in the secretarial chair
 Next meeting, date to be an- nounced later, will be held at the home of Mrs Olson on Seventh Street.
 Present yesterday were Mrs. Edna Policy, Mrs Lucille Stonehouse, Mrs. Ted Johnstone, Mrs. Ava Newman, Mrs. John Mccormick, Mrs. Beth Nordling and Mrs. Oscar Olson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-12
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. C. Gordon

1. What name is applied to ami mals which live on vegetation? 3. Did Jefferson Davis, resident of the Confederacy, live for long after the Civil War?
 3. What element comprises the great part of our air? 4. Who wrote "Old Curiosity Shop?
 5. What and where is Rotten Row?
 ANSWERS 1. Herbivorous.
 2. He was 53 at the time of the Civil War, and lived to be 8l. 3. Nitrogen.
 4. Charles Dickens Q812-1870 5. A famed bridle path in Hyde Park, London.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-12
The Quintuplets Are Luckier
Philadelphia Record)

For those who worry about the lives led by the Dionne quntuplets we have a comforting thought. If they are crcumserbed by the accident of birth, much more so is Lamo Dhondup also six years old
 He is the youngster picked by the priests of LhaSsa to be the 14th Dalai Lama, Cooking, of Tibet No other little playmates for him. No skates or seds or dolls Only the business of being a mortal immortal shut away in a monastery in the tall Himalayas subject of worship and intrigue from now until the day when he dies.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-12
20 YEARS "A! :s- AGo 4s;s.
MARCH 12. 1920

MfA1LCll 1O%O
 Mrs. L. A. Harrison, of SkagWay, visited friends in Juneau while enroute south on the Princess Mary.
 George Kohlhepp, William Bosch, George Baggen and William Dull were among the jurors in the case of Ignace Radmilovich charged with alleged firing at three Alaska Juneau men who were sent to make some repairs on a Hume he claimed was on his property.
 Steamer City of Seattle was due the next day with 16 passengers aboard for Juneau.
 The Juneau Lumber Mills had orders from the east for every foot of spruce lumber that could be turned out according to Roy Rutherford.
 A car shortage on rail systems in transconEiltental traffic was preventing delivery of Alaska fish to eastern markets, according to Sam Morris who has returned to Juneau from Seattle.
 The Rebekahs of Douglas were planning a card party for St. Pat ricks Day.
 Sixteen persons were still Ill with the flu in Juneau, according to physicians.
 Larson's orchestra was to play for a social affair in Parish Hall on the night of March 16.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-12
rHan,' HsSR NEWS 10. wHG;k? TzI;
By The AP Feature Service

i. One nation accuses Britain of violating it's neutrality by running down a German vessel within it's territorial waters. Name (a) the nation; (b) the German ship involved.
 Z. Will the U. s. Navy get more or less money in the next fiscal year than in the current one if the House Appropria- tiOnS committee recommends tiOn is approved?
 5. Where is Viipuri and why is it in the news?
 4. When and where will Re- publicans meet to choose a candidate for President?
 ,. This movie starlet (right)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-12
Susannah Wesley Cir(|e Will Meet
 Tomorrow dt 1:3O

Susannah Wesley Circle of the Metropolitan Methodist Church will meet at 1:30 o'clock tomorrow af- ternoon at the home of Mrs. Borge Skov, 223 Gastineau Avenue, fol a dessert luncheon.
 Mrs. H. R. Sprague will have charge of the meeting and Mrs Fred Hash will lead the devotional
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-12

The Russian drive against the Mannerheim Line is estimated to have cost 4000 lives day. From Stalns point of view, apparently it has been worth 1.-the nice thing about being dictator is you can pay your objectives in other peoples lives
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-12

Congress apparently wants to know whether Fin land is going to win before approving loan. If the question remains the subject of speculation very long, it may answer itself
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-12

was married to what noted mu- sician?
 6. Who are the Anzacs? How did they come into the news?
 :. Why, according to Rear Admiral Chester Nimitz, U.S.N., is a ship referred to as "She"?
 8. In what state did a mob kidnap two negro women from jail, only to have the women rescued by state police?
 9. Who is Fritz Thyssen? Where has he been staying re- gently? (He's shown at left.D
 10. What sort of jobs are held by Americas best-dressed men, according to the Custom Tailors Guild?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-12
Anniversary
 Celebrated

Territorial Treasurer Oscar G. Olson and Mrs. Olson celebrated their thirteenth wedding anniver- Sary yesterday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-12
WASILA MAN JAILED

Herbert Oberg of Wasilla has been bound over to the next grand jury on charge of attempted bur glary in connection with the rifling of the cash drawer in the office of the Matanuska Valley Cooperative Association. fl -s
 Oberg is in the Federal jail at Anchorage with bail set at $l ,o00
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-12
Habby
 Birthday

The Empire extends congratulate lions and best tUishes today, their birthday anni0ersary, to the fol- Iotoing:
 MARCH 12
 Harry L. Arnold
 Severin Swanson
 Anthony E. Karnes
 LeRoy Vestal
 Hazel Everson Mollie McKindrick
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-12

Divorce. was permitted by. the law of Moses.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-12

Mrs. L. A. Harrison, of SkagWay, visited friends in Juneau while enroute south on the Princess Mary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-12

Try The Empire classifieds to
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-12

steamer City of Seattle was due the next day with 16 passengers aboard for Juneau.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-22
McDermottS Says Bomb
Shelters Are Essential

RALEIGH, DC. 21.-R-Dr. NAL
colin McDermott, member of the
Duke university law faculty, told
Building and Loan officials here
bomb shelters in every dwelling
had become essential.
Speaking at a meeting of the Of
ficials from the central portion OF
North Carolina, McDermott, for
mer dean of the University of len
nessee law school, said:
So. The name of your instltu.
tons may be changed from Build
ing and Loan to excavating and
loan associations. 1t is a sad COM
mentary on modern civilization
that man is thus driving himself
under ground, but such seems to
be the case.
Our general type of architec-
ture must change. 1t must go down
instead of up. What I am saying is
not so fanciful as it sounds. Think
what it would mean to the British
today if eevry home and building
were provided with adequate quar-
ers underground" /
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-22
Movie Revues
WE WATCH"
FEATURED AT CAROLINA

The picture Hitler wanted to keep
America from seeing opened yes
terday at the Carolina theatre and
was greeted by enthusiastic audi
ences. This picture is The Ram
parts We Watch" including h e
Nazi terror film, 1.-THE Baptism of
Fire" used by the German gov
eminent as propaganda. to soften
Nazi enemies before invasion.
The showing of Baptism of
Fire" as part of 'The Ramparts
We Watch" was banned by censors
in Philadelphia, but the entire film
is being shown here absolutely un-
censored.
THE Ramparts We Watch" is
undoubtedly a picture every man,
woman and child should see be-
cause it shows America as she
awakened, united and fought in
the thrill-packed years of 1914-1918,
with a trembling look at the I'M
finished chapter of 1910. 1t leaves
one with the kind of thrills never
before experienced in a theatre.
AS an added attraction, the Caro-
lima is presenting Pete Smiths
Football Thrills of 1899" and the
latest News of the day. |
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-22
NOTICE OF COMMISSIONERS
SALE

Under and by virtue of the power
and authority conferred upon me by
a judgment of the Superior Court
of New Hanover County, dated Octo-
Der IA, A. D. 1910, in the cas- Of
Margaret M. Hussey, Executrix Of
the Last Will and Testament Of
Mary C. Darby VS.. Elizabeth Darby
Moran, Mary Darby Hayden, ct ais,
the undersigned commissioner will
offer for sale at public auction to
the highest bidder for cash IN Mon.
day, November 10, 1910, at the Court
House door in New Hanover Coun-
ty, North Carolina, the following de-
scribed premises, to-wit:
BEGINNING at a point in the
Southern line of Church Street 1874
feet West of the Western line of
Front Street, and from said point of
beginning running thence Southwark.
ly parallel with Front Street 1872
feet; thence Westwardly parallel
with Church Street II feet; thence
Southwardly parallel with Front
Street 66 feet; thence Westwardly
parallel with Church Street IS feet;
thence Northwardly parallel with
Front Street 70 feet; thence West
wardly parallel with Church Street
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-22
THE OLD MAID" WILL
PLAY AT BIJOU TODAY

Presenting as co-stars two of the
screens greatest actresses-Bette
Davis and Miriam Hopkins - the
long-heralded motion picture YER
sion of Edith Wharton's famous
story, 1.-THE Old Maid" will be Of
fered on the screen of the Bijou
theatre today. 1t is said to be the
most gripping and realistic show
ing of human emotions that Warner
Bros. have offered this season.,
which has been remarkable in their
history.
Miss Davis and Miss Hopkins
advance from girlhood to middle
age, as the action progresses in
the story of two women who dwell
in the same home but whose hearts
are filled with hatred of each other.
A Walt Disney cartoon Bill Post.
ers" and Paramount News are also
on this program. /
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-22
NOTICE

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA:
COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER:
In The Superior Court
In The Matter of the Administra-
ton of the Estate Of Johnnie G.
Cumming. a
Notice is hereby given that the un.
dersigned is Executor under the
Will Of Johnnie G. Cumming, de-
ceased.
All persons having claims against
the Estate of Johnnie G. Cumming
r required to file the same, item
lied and verified with the under
signed in are Of Poisson and Camp
bell, Attorneys, Wilmington, North
Carolina. on or before twelve (12)
months from the date of this Notice,
or this Notice may be pleaded in bar
of their recovery.
All persons indebted to the Estate
are requested to make prompt pay.
ment of such Indebtedness to the IN
dersigned.
This 8th day of October, 1910.
L. J.. POISSON, Executor OF
the Estate of Johnnie G.
Curnnipp
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-22
Blonde PICTURE MARKS
ROYAL THEATRES BILL

The latest and brightest Bum
stead family adventure, Blonde
has Servant Trouble" which closes
tonight at the Royal theatre, again
finds Arthur Lake as the happy
but Harassed Dagwood, Penny
Singleton as his beautiful Wifely-
inspiration, Larry Simms as little
Baby Dumping, and Daisy, the
imaginative canine. They are as
sisted by Jonathan Hale and Ray
mond Turner. Frank R. Strayer
again directed.
The Royal Varieties program is
well balanced with a new I'm
usual Occupation" subject a
Stone Age cartoon and Movietone
News. /
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-22
Legal
|

16 feet; thence Northwardly parable.
with Front Street 1913 feet to the
Southern line of Church Street;
thence Eastwardly along said South.
ern line of Church Street 80 feet to
tn epoint of Beginning, being a part
of Lost 1, 2 and 8, in Block sc, ac-
cording to the official plan of the
City of Wilmington, and being gen
orally known as "The Darby Home.
place.
The highest bid submitted is sub.
ject to confirmation by the Court.
This October 10Th, A. D., 1910.
MURRAY G. JAMES, Commissioner.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-22
Before The Blitzkriee
Continued From Page Eight

were dilating, like those of a
hound shifting the first faint scent.
Pullinger, on the other side Of
the road, turned and commenced
to walk away, without hurry.
loft you go!" said Gun to Pres
colt.
: Right you are. See you later,
Mr.. Cotton"
Prescott rose, walked briskly to
the door, and then, as he made his
exit, dropped his pace to an appar-
emily careless saunter. l
: To Be Continued)
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-10-22
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