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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-13

fortunes involved appealed to the Circuit Court
which meant long hours of preparing Transcripts.
When the first Territorial Legislature met al
Juneau in 1913 Lawrence Kerr came south to serve
as Clerk in the House of Representatives. since
that time he has stayed pretty close to the Capital
He became walking encyclopedia of Alaska law
1t was easier to ask Lawrence Kerr about some rule
of Department of Justice procedure than to look 1t
up in the books, and just safe.
This year Civil Service came to the u s. Attor-
neys office Kerr offered rating which ne
and others in the Court here-considered far below
the level of his abilities So he chose to get out
rather than conform. Two women Clerks have
been employed to do the work which he did alone.
This is not Lawrence Kerr's obituary, even
though it is written in praise 1t is only the end
of one more chapter in colorfu and useful career
of service in Alaska
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-13
ALL KINDS OF WAR

In the course of few months, and largely in
mems of almost every sort or Wal known to modern
military art There was the of nerves, waged
by propaganda and threat by surreptitious agita-
ton cloaked as civil This best shown in
Germanys attacks on Austria and Czechoslovaka,
but it has reappeared in recent cases.
We have seen the so-called bitzlrieg, or light
ming war; best demonstrated by Italy in Albania and
again by Germany in Poland This is mechanical
attack by tanks, armored cars, and planes against
a weaker country 1t does not work between equals,
is it tried
We have the SLOW grim war of blockade,
fought chiefly in the North Sea and its approaches.
1t is the least spectacular of the types of warfare,
but very probably the profound in its effects,
Sea power in truth the basis of national strength
in time at least and strikingly cear-cut ex-
ample of maritime is in progress.
In Finland we see overwhelming power
pitted against courage and skill, with results that
gratifyingrto all who admire In China
we mechanical weapons and modern military
organization winning battles against great masses
of troops with the issue still in doubt.
Curously enough we have not any ap-
preciabe scale the stalemated trench warfare which
was the dominant pattern of the World War. There
is staemate on the Western Front, resulting from
the obvious equality of the forces and the strength
of two opposing fortified lines But it is salemate
recognized at the outset not stalemate grudgingly
admitted after enormous sacrifice of life without
a decision.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-13
M O D E R N
ETIQUETTE
By Roberta Leo

@. Isn't it we'll to know the var
Gus flower symbols for each month?
A. Yes. A list of flowers char
3cteristic of each month often comes
n handy when planning a party
Here they are: January, carnation;
February, primrose; March, violet;
April, daisy; May, lily of the valley;
June, rose; July, sweet pea; August,
gladioli; September, aster; October
dahlia; November, chrysanthemum;
December, holly or poinsettia.
@. Isn't it the duty of the hos
tess to assist her guests into their
wraps when they are leaving?
A. Not unless the guests are very
elderly or crippled.
@. Is it all right to rest the left
arm on the table while eating?
A.. While this is often done, it is
not correct.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-13
Horoscope
The stars incline
but do not compel"
SUNDAY. JANUARY IA

This is a day when world ankle
! ties may intrude in the pulpit. Deel
interest in religious observance
will be manifest and the habit O
PRAYER will be cultivated. The clerg,
will be called to accept many public
RESPONSIBILITIES. Women are vel
directed by the stars.
Heart and Home: Girls shoulo
find this an suspicious day for en-
pertaining young men. The conf
guration encourages suitors. House
hold needs will engross the atten-
ton of women. This is favorable
date for shoppers.
Business Affairs: Danger OF spec
ulation that will be unfortunate is
forecast. Despite government pre-
cautions many staple products will
be mediums of exploitation. Careful
buying and close study of the mar
kets are recommended. Merchants
and manufacturers should profit as
buying by foreign nations and do
nestle purchasers booms.
National Issues: Labor move
ments will reach crossroad where
it will be necessary for opposing I'M
ion factions to unite. Loss of public
sympat thy through ill-advised strikes
is forecast. The people will resent
labor dictators as they resent the
policies of Hitler and Stain. The
outlook for peace is distinctly assur-
ing.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
the augury of We ar OF sudden
changes and unexpected experience
es. They should beware of nerve
strain and should cultivate mental
poise.
Children born on this day probably
will be exceedingly bright. The sub
iects of this sign are kindly and
sentitive. individual and independ-
ent. They are ambitious, persistent
and patient. BY determined will
and great industry they succeed In
whatever vocation they adopt. They
are careful in dress and manner
Both men and women make the best
use of opportunities that come to
them.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-13
on YEARS AGO
~ Prom THE EMPIRE
JANUARY 10. 1920

JANUARY 10, 1920
Senator Reed Smoot of Utah hao
| introduced a bill in the United States
Senate providing that any one may
| file homestead entries on coal, oil
and gas lands in Alaska. and per-
feet title to the same and receive
| a patent from the United States
| reserving for the United States the
| coal, oil and gas thereon.
Alaska was to be represented in
| the Democratic National Conven-
ton which was to meet in San Fran
cisco, by six delegates.
The Rev. DR.. j. H. Condit, super
intendent of Presbyterian Missions
in Alaska, left on the steamer Al
aska for the Westward.
James Coggins, a former employee
Of the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining
Co., returned on the Alaska and
was stopping at the Gastineau.
James L. Bachstrom, Assistant
District Attorney, arrived here on
he Alaska from Ketchikan where
he was stationed.
B. F. Leaning arrived on the AM
bassador from Chichagof. He was
witness in a case in the District
Court.
Judge Robert W. Jennings had
taken his former apartment at the
lynda Hotel.
c. W. Passells, Deputy United
States Marshal stationed at Ju-
neau, was attending to his duties
again after having been lii.
Mr. and Mrs R. E. Clark returned
from visit in the States.
Weather-Highest Is; Lowest 16
Snow
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-13
Rising Roosevelt Barometer
cleveland Plain Dealer

More Americans approve President Roosevelt to-
day than did in the historic electoral landslide of
1896 which made America Democratic ex Maine and
Vermont This is the finding of recent Gallup poll.
In November, 1886, the President polled 625 per-
cent of the vote of the major parties. AS of today
his popular approval assays 635 This is slightly
under the $40 of october when the stress of the
international situation had sdetracked domestic
issues BHtit is substantially above the SCI approval
of last May
The consistent rise in the pro-RooSevelt baro-
meter since spring is normal trend in American
politics. Presidents always more popular when
times improving. However, it is also fairly good
evidence that the ant-Roosevet forces, in spite of
their increasing activity in recent months have not
yet found a successful formula of attack 1t must
give Chairman John Hamilton something of a
headache to scan these percentages, on top of all
his worry about the COPS $6500OO deficit.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-13
DAILY LESSONS
IN ENGLISH
By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do no say
Il believe that is So" Say, Il be-
lieve that is true"
Often Mispronounced: Faux pas
"a false step. Pronounce fo-pa
as in no, a as in alb, principal
accent on last syllable.
Often Misspelled: Baptize; ze
Baptism; SIN.
Synonyms: Busy, industrious, as
sidious, sedulous, diligent.
Word Study: use a word three
times and it is yours" Let us in
,rease our vocabulary by mastering
)ne word each day Today'S word:
Posthumous; occurring after ones
ieath. pronounce poS-tu-mus, o
as in of, tn as in picture, accent
first syllable). "Posthumous char
tiles are the very essence of sell
fishness, when bequeathed by those
who, when alive, would part with
nothing Cotton.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-13
Helen Jane Adams
Is Three Today

Little Helen Jane Adams, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Adams,
is three years old today and this
afternoon she celebrated the &C.
casion with a party at the family
home on Twelfth and D streets.
Balloons and birthday refresh
ments we're highlights of the fes-
tivities for the nine little girl
friends who were invited. The tots
were accompanied by their mothers
and other friends of the family
called during the afternoon to
wish Helen Jane many happy re-
turns"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-13
MONDAY, JANUARY is

For persons in power this is rather
a threatening day Under this plan
etary government criticism of SUI
periors may be prevalent. The spirit
of rebellion is easily awakened while
this configuration prevails. Riots
and uprisings are indicated.
Heart and Home: There will be
cause for the exercise of parental
authority among the young before
many weeks have passed. AS a re-
Election of European war conditions
the spirit of adventure will be strong
in both boys and girls. Discussion
of world problems should be en-
couraged as the new age dawns and
old things pass away.
Business Affairs: Fair prosperity
will continue, it appears. Small bus
mess concerns should benefit.
Growth of a community spirit in
small centers of population is pre-
saged and with it the success of a
cooperative ventures is Indicated
Women will be wise if they shop
generously before rising prices de-
plete the family resources.
National Issues: In contrast to
peace efforts, the preparedness pro-
gram of the United States will be
stimulated by sinister incidents con-
nected with the European war. Neu-
trality comes under evil portents
that threaten difficulties for the
| administration in Washington. The
cost of vast plans to enlarge army
naval and air forces will be much
discussed.
/ International Affairs: Drastic
changes in governmental policy are
forecast for Great Britain which has
been subject to adverse Neptune
! influences. making for confusing
and bungling plans. Widespread de-
struction of buildings and suffering
due to severe weather are presaged
for England.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
the augury of year of surprising
experiences. They should practice
thrift as they look ahead to 1941
Children born on this day prob
ably will be brilliant in mind and
beautiful in body The subjects OF
this sign have poise and caution as
well as foresight and courage.
Copyright, 1940)
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-13
LOOK and LEARN
By A. G. Gordon

l. What per cent Of the world s
land area does the United States
occupy?
2. What ex-president of the U
S. died at the oldest age?
8. How many months was the
United States in the World War?
4. How long has THE Star Span
gled Banner" been the national an
them of the U. S.?
5. What is the common name for
trachea?
ANSWERS
l. So per cent.
2. John Adams, at the age of 90
3. Nineteen.
4. Since March 8, 1891, by Act
of Congress.
5. The windpipe.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-13
HGbty
Birthday

The Empire extends eongratuia-
tions and best pishes '~-day, their
birthday anniUers:.-s TO thu ro.-
'ol1ing:
JANUARY 10
Mrs. G. G. Brown
Mary Campbell
Helen Jane Adams
Dallas Weyand
Stanwood Whitley
Harry Stcnehouse
Sheila Berry
Mrs. Paul Hudon
Lou Hudson
JANUAR VIA.
Randi M Molver
Alpha Furuness
Jack T. Groomer
Roy E. Hoffman
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-13

Cambridge authorities ban use of the words
"Lenin" and "Lenngrad" in all printed matter with
in the city Harvard students will read: "One of
the largest cities in Russia is mustn't-say-tha
naughty word named after the late blank"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-13
HOSPITAL NOTES

Earl BoeSe, mine employee. was
admitted to st. AIMS Hospital last
evening and is receiving medical
care for injuries received while
on shift.
Admitted for medical care. ].
Skardahl is at st. AIMS Hospital
After receiving medical care, Jo-
seph Smith was dismissed today
from st. AIMS Hospital.
Stanley Sutton is at ST AIMS
Hospital receiving medical super
vision.
j. t. Holm was admitted TO ST.
AIMS Hospital early this morning
suffering from a foot injury re-
ceived in the mire.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-13

Father Divine suggests that the United States
purchase Central and South America. Thanks,
Father-but first let's see what they'll bid for North
America.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-13
AUTOMOBILE OWNERS
ATTENTION

Commencing Friday, January II,
all motor vehicles appearing on
the streets without the 1910 license
plates will be tagged and the
owners fined.
DAN RALSTON,
adv. Chief of Police.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-13

Hitler is trying to straighten out the world so
he can settle down to painting and Wagneran opera
If we had only known sooner Adolf. would gladly
have bought you easel and season ticket.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-13

joe Stain is said to be irked at the failure OF
the Films to let themselves be conquered
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-13

Science discovers sarsaparla yields three hor-
mones. Thatn teach us to laugh at grandma.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-13
CARD OF THANKS

With deepest appreciation we
wish to extend our thanks to all
our neighbors and friends for their
kindness and sympathy shown us
in the loss of our son and brother.
Also for the many beautiful floral
offerings.
MIR. AND MRS
HECTOR MCLEAN
JOSEPH MCLEAN adv.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-01-13
HELP IN
ALASKAN
Telephone 713 or write
The Alaska Territorial
Employment Service

CAMP COOK-Female, age As
widowed. Years of experience cook
ing in camps, boarding houses, etc
Excellent cook, take full charge;
free tc g oanywhere. Call for ES
38.
DIR. STEyEs. CAIROPODIST,
Makes Arch Appliances to measure
office, 10 Valentine Bldg. Phone SAG
Empire Want Ads Bring Results.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-10-18
REPUBLICAN
MEETINGS

s.. OCT. 81 - At Bethel Baptist
church, Mrs. Cora Jordan White of
Columbus will be the principal
speaker. County Chairman Daniel
C. Brewer and all the candidates
will be present. Mrs. White is a
very fine speaker. Don't miss hear
ing her.
OCT. 24-Second Ward meeting
at the home of Mrs. Monroe Jackson,
941 Springfield street.
OCT. 29-Sixth Ward meetine at
the home Of William lies, 245 Boy
er street, Bring your friends and
meet the candidates.
OCT. 30--Big meeting at Sixth
Ward Republican Headquarters, 317
S. Western avenue.
OV.-i-TMeeting at the. me of
A. r. Brown, 723 Del6r street.
EVERYONE is WELCOME
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-10-18

to get everyone 10 join. When in
trouble and in need the Douglass
Club comes to its members rescue. A
member that pays hi sdues comes to
all meetings is an assent to the COM
munity. The club also has made it
possible inproviding a place Of rec
reation for the young people. So
don't fail to come out and let your
children cme Show every Tuesday
night; the WPA band plays every
Wednesday night from 7:S0 to ..
We enjoy seeing more fathers and
mothers attending these different
programs at our center. We want
more to help US make our center q
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-10-18
RIDCEWOOD
HEIGHTS
GROWN PoiNT)

Send all news TO Mrs. Prilly
Wright. no later than Tuesday
sf each week.
Mr Mcknight Of Harnehurg, O.,
is visiting his daughter, Mrs. Lucille
White Of 2A4 Harpa.l avenue.
Mr.. Alexander Crawford, a,n Of
Rev. and Mrs. A. Q. Crawford Is at
tending college In Atlanta, Ga
Douglass Community Club
The Douglass Club is asking all
members to be out to the meeting
Monday night October 81, business
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-10-18
community of JOY.
First Baptist Church

The First Baptist Church Of
Grown Point Junior Choir will give
musical program with qualtets
u m different chuiches and Deputy
Jesse Nimmons Of the American
Woodmen speaking Ml'. and Mrs.
j. H. Hill of philadelphia, Pa; and
Mrs. Adams were visitors at the
church Sunday. The Missionary will
give q social Saturday evening Oct.
10 at the church in the social room.
REV. A. Y. CRAWFORD, Pastor
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1940-10-18

~ s
ALUMNI TEA

The Alumni Group will meet Sun
day at the YMCA, A pm, final meet
ing bel IL the Tea.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-06-06
Ontario Supreme Court
Bdns Communist PdrtY

Ottawa, Can.-The decision of On
tario Supreme Court Judge E. R.
Chevrier outlawing the Communist
party in Canda was heralded here as
the beginning Of a drive by Federal,
provincial and municipal police against
subversive fifth column" activities in
the Dominion.
In addition to declaring the Com
munist party an illegal organization
Justice Chevrier sentenced three Com
munists-Harry Binder, former par
liamentary correspondent of the Com
munist "Daily Clarion" now sup
pressed; his brother, Louis, former
private in the Canadian army, and
Arthur Roy Saunders, Federal civil
servant and Communist sympathizer
to prison for from two and one
half to three years and fined them
from $1,000 to $4,000. They were
charged with offenses under the de-
fense of the realm act; specifically
with printing and distributing anti
war literature.
Under Judge Chevrier's decision ad-
herents of the Communist party be-
come guilty of criminal offense if
they continue either their membership
or their activities.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-06-06
Security Board
Ok's 27,150 New
Monthly Benefits
Brings Total Receiving Aid
Regularly To 62.364. Or
Sl,l73,933 Per Month

Washington, d. C.-Federal Sc
curity Administrator Paul " McNutt
announced here that 2l,150 persons
had been added to the old-age and sur
vivors insurance rolls in April, bring
ing the total number Of persons now
awarded regular monthly benefits to
62,364. April awards add s377,516 to
the level of monthly payments bring
ing it to S1,173,933 month.
In reporting these figures to the
Administrator the Social Security
Board noted that the number Of claims
from retired workers over So years of
age and from their wives past. 50 was
exceeding advance estimates by nearly
20 per cent. Claims from widows, or
phan children and other dependents in
the case of the death Of the bread
winner were tagging behind estimates.
McNutt noted also that more than
s4 100000 had been paid out during
the first four months Of this year in
lump-sum death claims. A total of
1919 claimants, who were not now
eligible to monthly benefits under the
amended Social Security Act, received
s1,917,124 upon the death of insured
workers; 23,622 claimants received
s2,148,198 under the old law as the re-
suit of deaths occurring prior to Jan
uary l, 1910.
McNutt said that total claims ap-
proved from January to April go, in
Guiding monthly benefits and death
benefits under both the original and
amended acts, aggregated more than
100000 or approximately 1000 every
working day.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-06-06
AFL Furniture Workers
Defect CIO In Frisco

San Francisco. - Following its
sweeping election victory in five Bay
City furniture factories, AFL Furni-
ture Workers Union, Local No. 1541,
received certifcation from the Ma
tional Labor Relations Board as the
collective bargaining agent for the
workers. according to the California
State Federation of Labor, who rep
resented the AFL unions.
The National Labor Relations
Board ordered the elections upon petit
tion of the dual CIO union, which had
sought to raid the industry. The
election results by plants were:
Dreamland Bedding and Upholstery
Company: AFL IA, CIO 6; Ruther-
ford and Hood: AFL IL, CIO O; San
Francisco Bedding Company; AFL
12, CIO O; Sunset Feather Company:
AFL -, CIO 0; Wilson and Jansen:
AFL 20, CIO 0.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-06-06
Home Education
The Child's First School u the
Family"-Froebel

Issued by the National Kinder
garten Association, 8 West 10th
Street, New York City. These arti-
cles are appearing weekly in our
columns.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-06-06
81 Frisco Firms Sign
Wurehousemen's Pact

San Francisco.-In a drive to make
a clean sweep Of all San Francisco
warehouses, Local $50 of the Ware
housemen's Union, affiliated with the
International Brotherhood Of Team
sters, AFL, signed 81 local ware
houses in a master working agree
ment.
Within week, according to Thomas
White, business representative for
Local $50, negotiations will be COM
pleted with 100 additional establish
ments. Agreements signed are for a
period of five years, with the hourly
wage to be considered at the end of
each year. Basic wage set by this
agreements for the present is 67l&
cents per hour, ) cent increase over
previous wage scale.
Approximately 600 workers are af-
fected by this agreement.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-06-06
Ohio Taking Leod
In Roadside Park
System Beffermenf I
FiftY-Five New Units To Be
Added To Over 200
Now Operating

Chicago.-A state roadside park
system second to none may result
from Ohio's park expansion program,
under which 55 new roadside units
costing an average of 81 200 each are
being added to 200 or more now op-
Grated by the state. In addition, sites
for 100 more roadside parks are avail
able, and these units will be estab-
lished by 1871, according to the Ohio
State Highway Department.
By this expansion program, Ohio is
taking the lead along with Michigan,
Indiana, Illinois, Connecticut, Wash
ington and Oregon in attempting to
provide adequate picnic and camp fa-
cilities for their own citizens and va
cationing tourists, the American Public
Works Association says.
The average size of the roadside
parks, located on land either owned
by the state or given to the state for
this purpose, is about one and three
quarters acres, although a few parks
are as large as 10 acres. Each park
has a tested well or water supply,
covered by a shelter, and at least two
ovens or freplaces with table for
each. Highway department mainte-
nance employees visit the parks each
day to see that they are kept clean,
and state police patrol the parks at
night.
Labor used in constructing the
parks is supplied by the Work Prof
ects Administration, the National
Youth Administration and the Civil
ian Conservation Corps.
Dallas J.. Dupre, Jr., the highway
departments chief architect, who in
augurated Ohio's roadside park pro-
gram four years ago, said it has been
so successful that the system has been
studied by officials from many states,
including California and Oregon. He
said the park system would be sup
plemented this year by roadside tables
of the type used by Michigan for per-
sons who wish only to stop and eat
lunches.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-06-06
MOONEY AGAIN OPERATED ON

San Francisco.-Tom Mooney under
went his third major operation on
May 25 since his release from prison
II months ago. Mooney, who is 81
years old, served % years in San
Quentin as a result Of conviction on
perjured testimony of a charge he par
ticipated in the bombing of the Pre-
paredness Day parade in San Fran
cisco in 1916.