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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-17
HELP AN
 ALASKAN
Telephone 713 or write The Alaska Territorial Employment Service

TRUCK DRIVER BLACKSMITH Married, age 45, local resident. Extensive experience as truck driver, do most of own repair work on trucks Learned blacksmithing in Norway, followed the trade for a number of years, good at steel sharpening, etc Call for ES 51.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-17
Mary Juki(h Given
 Birthday Luncheon

A surprise birthday luncheon was given this afternoon for Miss Mary Jukich, who is IA years old, at the Dixon Street home of Mrs. A. M Geyer.
 Valentine decorations were chosen to center the table and the after noon was spent in playing games. Guests were Misses Irene Will Hams, Connie Davis, Mary TubbS, Unka Dapcevich, Maureen Lovett, Charlotte Soule, Erna Mier, Flor ence Dobson, Margaret Femmer and the honoree's mother, Mrs. N. R. Jukich.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-17
MISS RULAFORD ENROUTE

Returning from Washington State College, Miss Ganetha Rulaford daughter of MT and Mrs. c. C.. Rulaford, is on the steamer Yukon, Juneau bound.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-17
MRS BETS RETURNING

Mrs. Floyd Betts is returning to Juneau on the steamer Yukon fol- lowing visit of several months in the States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-17
FIVE CRIMINAL
 CASES SET FOR
 TRIAL IN COURT

Trial of Jack Ayres on a charge of assault with a dangerous wea- pon has been set for trial Monday at 10 o'clock before a jury in District Court.
 Other cases set for trial are as follows: Charles Edwards, contrib uting to the delinquency of min ors, February 26; John Roaming, careless use of firearms, February 28; Ralph Mendez Cordero, assault with dangerous weapon, March A. Orville Verne Chapman, lar ceny in dwelling, March II.
 TITLE SUIT
 Alex Demos filed suit in District Court today to quiet title on land he claims at Douglas.
 Today's News Today--Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-17
TITLE SUIT

Today's News Today-Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-17

Empire classifieds pay.
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Empire classifieds bring results.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-12-19

The producers OF Modes and
Models" the revue that's different
have attempted TO assemble q
stage attraction that win appeal
10 all classes and ages. a thing
which we realize Is almost an i'm
possibility.
There has been the trend to-
ward French Ideas" which was
followed by nearly every producer
for several years. then came the
cycle OF Oriental or Chinese pro-
auctions while more recently the
South American type with its
Rhumba. Ia Gonga. etc. however,
they have made Modes and
Models" typically American from
the rise to the fall Of the curtain
The basis Of any stage attrac-
tion must obviously be GIRLS"
tall ones. short ones. dark ones
and blondes. as all tastes vary
and must be satisfied. the cos
tuning must be bright. attractive
and UP to date as the ladies as
well as the male patrons must be
considered.
The cast OF thirty-five includes
beautiful Fifth Avenue Mani
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-12-19
Maryland Theatre Stage Show Coming
Sunday Night - Modes and Models

kins" to fascinate the ladies. be-
witching Greenwich Village Mo
dels" to thrill the men and be-
wildering Broadway Chorines"
to please dance fans.
The principals and feature acts
are all selected from the Worlds
best novelties with Eye" appeal
eliminating all dry talk and worn
out comedy routines with only a
minimum of necessary announce
ments all blended together in such
a manner that the Press critics
and the audiences have been en-
thusiastic in their praise and We
feel that you will find Modes
and Models" the Tops IN En-
tertainment."
Make a note OF the date. Sum-
day Midnite. Dec. %. Monday and
Tuesday. Dec. % and "a. at the
Maryland Theatre. Bring your
family. sweetheart or friends. We
are positive you will not be disap-
pointed as the producers have
spared neither time or expense
to make Modes and Models" a
show to suit YOU.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-12-19

Ralph Beard. Cumberland. United
Rubber Workers: Lindley Dye,
Homecoming. United Mine Worl;
ers: Alvin G. Sampson. Baltimore,
United Sugar Workers; Jack
Mink. Washington. United Cafe
terra Workers; Edwin ABBOTT, Bal:i.
more. Steel Workers Organizing
Committee: and Henry Kirk. Bal
timore. United Automobile Work.
ers.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-12-19

lean Newspaper Guild: George
Meyers of Homecoming. Textile
Workers OF America: Hudson
Wells of Washington. United
Construction Workers: and Jes-
sica B. Rhine OF Washington.
United Federal Workers.
These vice presidents were re-
elected:
Ulisse de Dominicis. Baltimore.
Amalgamated Clothing Workers.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-12-19

Bradley Of Baltimore. shipbuilding
workers: John Rogers OF Baiti-
more. National Maritime Union;
Cecil owen OF Washington. Amer
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-12-19
Jones and Katz Win Reelection

John T. Jones' president District 6. United Mine Workers
Of America and Sidney r. Kaz United Federal Workers
Washington unanimously reelected president and
resareaure respectively the closing session Of the Hagers
town Convention of the Maryland and D. Industrial Union
Council Both will commence their fourth consecutive
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-12-19

terms OF Office.
Seven former vice presidents
were elected and six new vice
presidents were named.
The six new presidents are Carl
Evening star., 1940-04-11
Norman H. Davis
10 Address D. A. R.
At Opening Session
49th Congress Meets
Here on Monday Night;
In Valley Forge Today

Norman H. Davis, chairman Of
the American Red Cross, will ad.
dress the Daughters Of the Ameri-
can Revolution at the opening ses-
sion of their 49th Continental Con-
gress Monday night. Their pre-
convention activities began today in
Valley Forge. Pa, where officers
presented bells and flags to the
George Washington Memorial
Chapel.
Tomorrow their activities will
reach this city, when the National
Board Of Management meets in
formally in the headquarters board
room and the Credentials Commit
tee gathers in Continental Hall.
Forty-nine good citizenship pill
grims," high school girls selected to
represent each State and the Dis
trict, will assemble here for sight
seeing and entertainment.
Mr.. Davis will speak on Human
ity's Agent"
This night meeting viii be pre-
ceded by an afternoon mass meeting
Of the National Defense Through
Patriotic Education Committee, In
the Mayfiower Hotel, with Mrs.
1mogen B. Emery Of Cedar Rapids.
Iowa, presiding. BY Monday over
$500 d. A. r. members are expected
to be in the city, according to Mrs.
Henry M. Robert, jrs president
general.
On Sunday delegatesswin attend
memorial services foe departed
members in Memorial Continental
Hall, and the Executive Board Of
the National Junior Assembly will
meet with their chairman, Mrs.
George D. Schernerhorn Of Reading,
Mich, in the Mayflower Hotel.
Evening star., 1940-04-11
Fewer Traffic Deaths
Since Pedestrian Control

Pedestrian trafiic deaths dropped
90 per cent in the year since walk
ing regulations were adopted in
March. 1899, whereas over the same
period of time trafhc accidents in
general in the District increased 1914
per cent.
This is brought out in a survey
announced yesterday by District
Traf1lc Director William Van Duzer
Analyzing further traffic figures
for the year ending last month, Mr.
Van Duzer announced that a 9.66
reduction In injuries to pedestrians
is shown.
During the 12-month period prior
to March, 1899, 2,041 pedestrians
were injured and 65 killed in trafhc
fDu1Mk the 12-monthspefiod 'endixf
last month, he said, the figures hav1
dropped to l,sA injured and So
killed.
Mr.. Van Duzer also announced
that Washington is approaching its
recent record of ~ days without an
automobile fatality. r.
Evening star., 1940-04-11
Allies Pleas Granted
As j. 5. Releases 3oi
Newest Warp|anes
Action Promises to End
Delay for 81 600. .000, 900
Order for 5000 Croft
~ the Associates Press.

~ the Associated Press. *
Al Europe's war blazed to its
dercest heights today, the allies
got the long-sought go ahead" sig
nal for the purchase Of an armada
OF the latest type American fighting
planes.
simultaneously the Navy, with one
eye on the explosive situation
abroad, decided to expedite the
construction of 10 new warships
without delay. In Congress, opposi-
tion appeared against proposed re-
ductions in the feet building pro-
gram.
The War Department cleared the
allied way yesterday by releasing for
export three of the Air Corps new
est pursuit ships. all credited with
speeds Of 400 miles an hour or bet
ter. The planes are designed to
prey on raiding bombers and to
fight of any faster craft accom-
panying them.
The action promised an end to
the allied delay In placing an esti-
mated $1,000. 600 900 order for about
5000 American military planes and
$4,000 engines. The contracts had
been held up because the allies
claimed that anything but the latest
type planes would be outclassed by
the enemy by the time mass deliv-
cries began q year hence.
The planes released were: The Bell
P-39, known as the Airacobra and
said to be one of the worlds fastest
pursuit ships; the Lockheed P-38, a
two-motored, heavily-armed inter-
ceptor craft, and an improved model
OF the Curtiss P-40, an advance type
Of the pursuit ship which already
has been praised by the French for
its performance against the Nal
Messerschmitt.
In the field Of American defense,
the major developments concerned
the Navy. To avoid loss of time,
the department decided to start
building 10 new vessels and to refit
three submarines without waiting
for Congress to vote the funds. The
appropriations bill covering the
construction is pending on Capitol
Hill.
The Navy was reported to have
advised Senate Appropriations
Subcommittee that IL expected to
obtain delivery on schedule of the
1000 warplanes which it has on
order. Rear Admiral John H.
Towers, chief of the Navy's Bureau
Of Aeronautics, was said to have told
the group that he anticipated no
delays from allied plane purchases.
The Army, however, has to accept
deferred deliveries on its own con-
tracts so that allied orders can be
filled. Secretary of War Woodring
said this would protect the Army's
investment and assure the most ad-
vanced type ships for the Air Corps.
The expansion Of American air.
craft plants to handle allied orders
would assure the Army of mass de-
hveries in the event of an emer-
gency. he said.
Evening star., 1940-04-11
Senate Group Cuts
S1,9S1,960 From
Navy Supply Bill
$e63, ,797. .47s Measure
Boosts Plune Contract
Power $4,000, 900
BY J. A. o'LEARY.

The Senate Appropriated Com
mittee today reported out I $685.
7s7,47s Navy bill for. the coming
fiscal year. While this figure is 3l,-
o8l $50 less than the House allowed
in actual appropriations, the Senate
bill authorizes the Navy to increase
its contract authorization for planes
by SIS, ,000, 900, which does not show
up In the total because the money Is
to be provided later.
In accomplishing the net reduc-
ton Of 81 ,081 900 in the cash total
the Senate group actually cut $12,-
301 800 from House items, and added
for other purposes SO, 800, $40.
BY holding the enlisted strength
Of the Navy At las 900 for the COM
ing year, instead Of the House limit
Of 10000, the Senate group reduced
the personnel cost by $4,296, ,180. It
also took $4,000 900 from the Navy
supply account.
The other big reduction was $5.-
000, 900 from the House allotment Of
$41 .000, 900 for purchase of new
planes. Coupled with this money
cut, however, was the previously
mentioned increase In airplane con-
tract authority from SO, 700 900 un.
der the House bill to 81, ,000, 900 in
the Senate bill.
More for Navy Yards.
As against these reductions, the
committee added to the bill $780,
900 asked for by the President after
the bill passed the House, to improve
shipbuilding facilities at various
navy yards, part Of which Is expected
to be used 1T the Washington Navy
Yard. It also added 81, 900 900 to the
pay and subsistence fund for promo
ton Of enlisted personnel.
The committee also approved q
recommendation Of the subcommit-
tee, advising the Navy not to delay
starting construction Of two new
oattleships. as suggested in the House
report. The House cut the FIRST
year installment for these capital
ships from $1,000, 900 to $500, 900,
with the suggestion that the Navy
should determine whether the plans
for these men-of-war are superior to
those Of other nations before actual
work is commenced. The House also
Gu the allotment for two new cruisers
from $500, 900 to II ,450, 900 with the
same recommendation.
Ship Delay Opposed.
While the Senate committee did
not restore these money cuts, 1t dis
agreed with the House on the ques-
ton Of delaying work. The Senate
report states:
I'm recommending for the con-
struction program the amount
carried in the bill as it passed the
House, the committee are not Of the
Evening star., 1940-04-11
Jordan Sees Need
For Strict Properly
Insurance Law Here
Adoption Of Regulations
Governing Life Companies
Urged at Heorine

Declaring "the present law is en-
tirely inadequate" for the protection
OF the public, Albert r. Jordan,
superintendent Of insurance for the
District, today argued before Z
House District subcommittee for
enactment Of legislation that would
subject fire, marine, casualty and
title insurance companies, and
their agents and brokers, incorpo-
rated in the District, to the same
regulations that are applied to
those concerns writing life insur-
ance here.
Addressing the committee particu-
larly on the subject Of fire and cas-
ualty insurance, Mr.. Jordan said
there never has been any regula-
ton here to the extent needed al
though the subject has been agitated
for several years. Regulatory meas
ures have been introduced in both
House and Senate, and representa-
tives Of q number Of insurance
groups have said the measures
would help the companies as well
as the policyholders.
Hearing to Resume Next Week.
The hearing will be resumed next
Thursday, Chairman D'Alesandro
said.
Supt. Jordan pointed out as one
shortcoming the fact that there is
no strict requirement for the firms
to maintain a surplus, and he re-
called that year ago the Court Of
Appeals assailed the underwriting Of
fantastic liabilities" by concerns
without sufhcient financial backing.
Mr.. Jordan said the District has
more domestic companies than % Of
the States and that more insurance
Is In force here than in II Of the
States, and added that the remedial
legislation his ONCE seeks Is not
radical"
He explained that insurance agents
operate here who are unfamiliar
with the insurance business and that
ethe situation Is equally as bad with
regard to brokers who do not rep
resent any particular company.
The only requirement for any
agent or broker, he continued, is
that he had the fee-to procure a
license"
Mr.. Jordan told the subcommittee
that insurance companies, of course,
are responsible for agents, but no
one is responsible for the brokers,
and this naturally would lead to
abuses.
Would Put Brokers Under Bond.
The bill would give the insurance
superintendent the right to examine
agents and brokers to determine If
they were familiar with their busi-
ness and would put brokers under
bond.
Mr.. Jordan also said he believed
the proposed bill would aid the
revenues of the District, because
there was a tremendous amount Of
business done by mail here that
would be reached by the bills
terms.
Among others who Endorsed thu
principles of the legislation wers
William r. Reed, jr., assistant coun-
sci Of the National Association Of
Insurance Agents; Joseph M. Brush
Of New York. of the American In
stitute Of Marine Underwriters and
Inland Marine Underwriters; F. s..
Evening star., 1940-04-11

Dickson. of the National Beard Of
Fire Underwriters; A. v. 0rl1hn,
representing = large group Of casual
ty companies, and r. II. Matthias Of
Chicago, Of the State Farm Insur-
ance Companies, which write = great
deal Of automobile insurance. Ths
insurance representatives said they
might want to submit statements
later suggesting minor amendments
to clarity the language Of the meas
ure. It was agreed that this would
be permitted. Mr.. Jordan went over
. number Of techpical changes tnat
his ONCE had made In the bill, ~ the
hearing opened.
Evening star., 1940-04-11

was adopted for the time being in
regard to Export Import Bank
credits to the Scandinavian nations
at a White House conference yes
terday attended by Undersecretary
of State Sumner Welles and Fed
eral Loan Administrator Jesse Jones.
I'VE want to wait and see how
things 60 before announcing q per-
manent policy" Mr.. Jones said.
Loans Of 100000 each to Nor
way and Denmark and other loans
to Sweden, Iceland and Finland are
affected by this policy.
While avoiding open comment on
the Presidents order freezing"
Danish and Norwegian wealth here,
officials made no secret of the fact
that it was designed to forestall such
measures as Germany used in
Austria, Czecho- -Slovakia and Po-
land. In those countries, the Nazis
seized all the gold and available
international assets to bolster the
Reich's meager reserves Of foreign
exchange.
Claims Double Checked.
German efforts to obtain possess
sion Of assets of those countries in
the United States were not generally
successful, however, because the
Treasury made informal arrange
ments with American banks to
double-check the validity Of all
claims.
Formal action was taken to pro-
tect the assets of Norway and Dem
MAX t1e 1mClal Explained, be-
cause of fearS that rthe infosnxi
method might not have bden fully
effective"
1t was said in New York financial
circles that the frozen" assets
might produce complicated questions
of ownership. Special interest CEN
Evening star., 1940-04-11

tered on Swedish funds, which were
not covered by the Presidents order.
German success in Scandinavia, ex-
perts believed, would force Sweden
into the Reich's economic orbit and
create contention over legal title to
Swedish investments here.
The executive order was worded so
that Danish or Norwegian citizens
living in the United States before
April g. will have no difiiculty in
drawing on their personal bank ac-
counts here.
Evening star., 1940-04-11
Neutrality
CONTINUED From First Pare }

what kinds of transactions would
or would not be licensed are to be
developed for automatic application
by the Federal Reserve banks.
Secretary Morgenthau said that he
and Mr.. Bell were willing to put in
long hours to prevent delays in any
Legitimate business transactions"
Transfer Approved.
As an instance, he explained, q
few hours before the Presidents de-
cree Danish or Norwegian subject
having funds in New York asked per-
mission to transfer money to Cam
ada to pay for some grain being
loaded for shipment across the At
lantic. Although the President had
not yet acted the New York bank
referred the question to the Treas
ury and got quick approval for the
transfer of funds.
Asked whether suspicion that a
Danish or Norwegian claim on funds
In this country was made under
duress" would prevent licensing the
export of the funds, Mr.. Morgen-
thau answered, That's a legal ques-
ton"
The Secretary said procedure for
the action was worked out jointly
by the State, Treasury and Justice
Departments, the Securities and Ex-
change Commission and representa-
tives of the Senate and House.
Asked whether postal money or
ders to Norway and Denmark also
were restricted, the Secretary said
they were.
Mr.. Roosevelt held up decision on
two other major problems arising
from the new war developments
pending more complete information
from the zone Of hostilities. These
involved:
l. Whether Norway and Denmark
should be designated belligerents
under the Neutrality Act, making
them subject to its cash and carry
provisions.
2. The final policy to be adopted
regarding Export t-Import Bank cred
It's recently granted the Scandinavian
countries.
Present Combat Zone.
Under the Presidents redefinition
Of the combat area, American sur
face ships, airplanes and citizens
now are banned from the waters
around all of Norway, Finland, Great
Britain, Northern and Western
France, Germany. Ireland, Sweden,
Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium
and ports on the Baltic Sea and the
Russian Arctic ports of Murmansk
and Archangel.
Boundaries of the combat area
proclaimed last November 4-from
Northern Spain, around the British
Isles and to q point just south Of
Bergen, Norway, were extended by
yesterdays proclamation far north
ward around the Scandinavian
peninsula to the southern tip Of
Spitzbergen, to part Of the Norwe-
gian Arctic territory of Svalbard,
and thence downward to point on
the Russian Arctic coast.
The Neutrality Act gives the
President authority to modify extent
Of the combat area whenever he
finds that the protection of Amer
ican citizens requires it. The purpose
Of its restrictions on American ship
ping is to prevent incidents" that
might tend to involve this country in
the war by keeping American YES
sells entirely out of the danger zone
Two ships headed for Norway
the Mormactide and the Mormac-
star-were called back from mid
ocean following the new proclama-
ton. Three other American freight
ers trapped in Norwegian ports, the
Flying Fish, the Mormacsea and
the Charles r. Mccormick, will be
brought back as soon Is possible.
4 stop, look and listen" policy
Evening star., 1940-04-11
Funning Island Guorded
In Fear Of Nuzi Roid
! the A8aociatAd presx

By the AsS0ciated presS.
HONOLULU, April 11.-Sailors on
the cable ship Dickinson, returning.
today from Tanning Island, said 30
British soldiers were stationed thers
to prevent recurrence Of the Ger.
man raid on the island In the World
War.
A German warship at that time
wrecked the cable station and cut
the cable
Evening star., 1940-04-11

opinion that construction should be
delayed for the purpose Of determine
ing the question Of the construction
Of battleships having . tonnage in
excess Of 5000 tons. While the
plans for the new ships are being
drafted 'the department can profit
by the lessons growing out Of the
war In Europe. In the opinion Of
the committee, the construction pro-
gram should be proceeded with at a
normal rate In accordance with the
existing plans Of the department"
Evening star., 1940-04-11
British Report Chipping
Nuzi Plane Over Channel

By the Associated Press.
PARIS, April IA British pur-
suit plane today crippledaa German
Heinkel which it intercepted at .
high altitude over the English Chan.
mel near Cap Girls Nez, said q Brit
ish air general headquarters COM
munique.
Evening star., 1940-04-11
Accepts Red Cross Post

Mrs, r. C.. Mackay has accepted
Appointment rs acting !. 6rst-x3ce
thairn1dn Of volunteer speciaf sefs-
ices for the District .pf Columbia
Chapter, American Red Cross, re-
placing Mrs. Philip Young, whose
resignation was accepted X3thssye-
sret yesterday. enicials Of the chap
ter announced.
Evening star., 1940-04-11

PRESIDENT EXTENDS COMBAT ZONE"-President Roosevelt
IN sweeping to nsuate the United States from the
struggle in Scandinavia yesterday proclaimed combat
embracing all of Northern Europe and forbade American
ships and passengers enter it. The solid line indicates the
combat designated the beginning of the dotted line
shows the additional "A. p. Wrephoto
Evening star., 1940-04-11

Queen Mary Of England sent so
flannel shirts to the FINLAND Fund.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1940-07-26
TOWSON AUTHORITIES TO
GUARD NEGRO MURDERERS

A heavy guard will be placed over
the two Worcester county negroes
charged with numbering Harvey Pill
chard, Stockton farmer, when they
come to trial in Towson it was agreed
at conference Wednesday of last
week, between Worcester county and
Baltimore county officials.
States Attorney William G. Kerbin,
Jr., Sheriff j. William Hall and Spec
ial Prosecutor Godfrey Child, all of
Worcester, went to Towson for the
conference and to make final arrange
ments for the trial, which will begin
July 20.
The accused men are Charles Man.
uel, Is, and Arthur Collick, %. They
are awaiting trial on charge of muir
dering the 61-year-old farmer Febru-
airy II. Collick is also charged with
criminally assaulting Mrs. Pilchard..
Forty State witnesses, including more
than a score of State police, have been
summoned.