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her waters open for all legitimate
shipping from belligerent countries
March IL Agreement Cited.
when the British and French
governments now take such steps tc
stop shipping to Germany, the Nor
wegian government must draw at
tention to the fact that Britain on
March II signed an agreement with
Norway which states that all Nor
wegian goods, including goods which
are considered as war contraband
can be sent from this country to
Germany
For such reason the Norwegian
government did not expect that the
allied governments would interfere
by force and try to stop these ship
ments.
The Norwegian government can
in no way acknowledge this laying
of mines in Norwegian territory
The Norwegian government must
demand that such mines be removed
at once and that the guard by for
eign warships cease"
Officials Shocked.
Shock and amazement was re-
f1ected in official circles. A swift
round of government conferences
followed delivery of identical British
and French notes disclosing the
drastic step to tighten the allied
blockade of Germany.
The allied action had been taken
without advance notice to Norway
and without official permission, off,
Gals said.
Swedish official circles were rep
resented in a British dispatch from
Stockholm as regarding the allied
mining OF Norwegian waters as "a
| fragrant" violation of Scandinavian
neutrality calling for strongest con-
demnation.
The action was generally regarded
here as abruptly terminating 1.-THE
total neutrality which Norway has
tried to maintain just as she pre-
served her neutral status in the
World War.
Whether Norway will take any &C.
ton beyond formal protest now /.
the vital issue.
Announcement of the allied actor
! came amid growing agitation ir
Norway and Sweden for a defens.
alliance backed by arms and bomb
ing planes.
A Stockholm newspaper re.
ported that Sweden and Norwa,
had ordered 600 warplanes in tn,
United States for immediate deliv'
cry. 1t predicted that the two coun
tries would purchase at least 100,
Evening star., 1940-04-08
American pursuit and bombin,
planes within the next few weeks.
Independence Injured,
Swedish Paper Says

STOCKHOLM. April 8 (P.-The
newspaper Aftopbladet said today
that the allied thinning of Norwe-
gian territorial waters was a move
directed against northern nations
neutrality and independence and
consequently destroys just those
principles which were indicated as
the spring of inspiration for the
war policy of the western powers"
THE plan to force ships outside
Norwegian territorial waters is an
act of war contrary to Norwegian
sovereign power the newspaper
said.
The foreign Office issued brief
communique stating no similar
action had been taken by the allies
in Swedish waters.
Evening star., 1940-04-08
Dutch Are Indignant
Over Allied Action

THE HAGUE, April R.-In-
dignation was expressed in Neither
lands political circles today over the
all ID action in laying mines ir
NLrwegian territorial waters.
Of1cially there was no comment
but high quarters said Holland
never would tolerate such action by
the belligerents in her waters.
1t was pointed out that because
of her geographical position in rela.
tion to Germany, there is no coasta
navigation to Germany on a large
scale as in the case of Norway.
Evening star., 1940-04-08
Bomb Injuries ; Relatives
Of Chilean Publisher
Py the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
SANTIAGO, Chile. April 8.-Three
members of the family of Francisco
Fuentes, Puente Alto publisher, were
injured yesterday when two bomt
explosions rocked the Fuentes home
The bombings were believed en-
gendered by i'll telling arising from
the senatorial election held yester-
day. Fuentes. publisher of the news
paper La Libertad, had been cam
paigning actively against the Popu.
lar Front candidates.
Evening star., 1940-04-08
British Supply Chief
Evokes JobIess' Anqer
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
LONDON, April 8.-Police were
called to control a demonstration
before the Ministry of Supply to-
day. Of1cials expressed belief that
the demonstration was caused by
anger at Minister Leslie Burgin S
statement Saturday that England s
demand exceeded the supply of
skilled building tradesmen.
The participants for the most part
were unemployed bricklayers, car
penters, plasterers, painters and
plumbers.
Evening star., 1940-04-08
Bond Leader Suvitt Weds

NEW YORK, April 8 tP.-Band
Leader Jan Savitt and his secretary
Barbara Stillwell. were married yes
terday by justice of the peace in
Peekskill, N. Y, it was announced
by the Lincoln Hotel, where he is
playing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-13

WASHINGTON, June 13. - The dream of man now dead may be dragged from it's pigeon-hole to give the United States a poten- tial army that needs salute no power in the world.
 Less than four years ago, the late Major Robert Fechner, then director of the Civilian Conserva- ticn Corps, told friends, intimates and superiors that the eco should give rich and poor alike the oppor- tunity for training. which, in war or peace" would make America the most powerful nation on earth.
 Certain-and probably correctly American people would not stand for militarization of the eco. Major Fechner's superiors soft-pedaled his hymn. Congress cried down bills to put this con- centration of healthy, hungry Am erican youth on a military basis. His dream of melting pot of horny handed labor under mili-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-13
H. FISH
 SAYS FIGHT
 FOR MONROE
Congressional Hdnds-off Order to Europeans in
 America Takes Shape

WASHINGTON, June 13.-Legis- lation to reinforce by law the Gov ernment's vehement opposition to any transfer of sovereignty over territory in the Western Hemis- phere from one European power to another, won quick right-of-way in the House today.
 The House Rules Committee cleared the measure for considera- ton after Representative Hamilton Fish asserted he favored going to war if necessary, ito uphold the Monroe Doctrine"
 Action on the resolution is ex- pected Tuesday.
 In the Senate today, a bloc formed d to oppose direct Gov ernmental aid to the Allies, such as the transfer of old Navy de- stroyers to Great Britain, after a conference in the office of Senator Clark.
 Plans for early adjournment of Congress are virtually abandoned.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-13
CLIPPER TO COME NORTH
 IN MORNING
Shdkedown Cruise of Big PAA Sikorsky Slhed-
 uIed Tomorrow

First real taste of greater things to come in Alaska aviation will be given Juneauites tomorrow, with the shakedown flight of the big 32 passenger Sikorski PA Clipper ship scheduled.
 No details were available today, but it is understood the big flying boat will take off from Seattle to- morrow morning and arrive here probably around 4:30 o'clock in the afternoon.
 Jerry Jones and s. E. Robbins, well known Alaska pilots who have been training for months out of Miami on clipper ship work, will be at the controls of the plane, it is believed.
 Passengers aboard the ship will be only company officials, publicity men and those directly connected with the PAA system.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-13
MAIL ISSUE OF CLIPPER
 E TAKEN UP
Ketehikdn Chamber of Commerce Starts Ball
 Rolling for Service

KETCHIKAN, Alaska, June 13.- Mayor Harry G. Mccain has been advised by Gov. Ernest Gruening from his Juneau office that a let ter has been wired the Civil Aero nautics Authority protesting against the wholly needless prohibition against carrying of mail on the Clipper between Ketchikan and Ju- neau
 The Ketchikan Chamber of Com merce and local airline operators wired their protests last night and also asked the aid of the Seattle and Tacoma Chamber of Con- merces.
 Mayor Mccain charges the pro- hibition is shortsighted because Alaska vitally needs transporta- ton service between towns.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-13
TURKEY IN
 NEW FLOP
 WITH NAzI
Trade Agreement Signed Today with Germany
 Comes as Bombshell

ANKARA, Turkey, June B. The Turkish Government has signed a new commercial agree ment with Germany.
 The announcement of the ac- cord came as 8 bOmbshell.
 Turkish leaders have been in sisting that Turkey would fulfill the mutual assistance pacts with Great Britain and France and the controlled press has also been severely attacking Italy for entering the war on the side with Germany.
 Diplomats flocked to the of flee of the Foreign Ministry as soon as the announcement of the accord being signed was made public. The diplomats are attempting to learn the signifi- canoe of the move.
 The action, it is said, resulted from mcnths of negotiations by German Ambassador V0n Papen.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-13
Canada Plans
 New Defenses

OTTAWA, June 13r-Justice Min ister La Pointe says that Canada was determined to defend herself against possible invasion. He said that since the first line of defense is overseas, the Government is talk ing measures it considers necessary to strengthen the defense lines.
 He declared that the Canadians had everything to lose in the de- feat of Britain and France. Said the Justice Minister: We have a common cause for our own safety and for the triumph of a com mon ideal"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-13
Shriners in
 Annual Meel

MEMPHIS, Tenn. June B. = Film comedian Harold Lloyd has been named as an officer of the Shrine. The bespectacled comedian took part in the annual Shrine par ade here. He waved to the crowd from dilapidated car and shortly afterward Lloyd was elected Im- perial Outer Guard.
 Members named George Olen- dorf of Springfield. Mo, as the new Imperial Potentate. Thomas Law of Atlanta was advanced to the post of Deputy Imperial Po- tentate. He is in line for the so- ciety's highest office next year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-13
! HaIibufers
 Sell, Seaff|e

SEATTLE, June 13.-Halibuters selling here today are as follows:
 From the western banks = Me- Kinley 10000 pounds. 10 and g cents a pound; La Paloma 35,000 pounds, 3/4 and 95s cents; Pa cific 10000 pounds, 10 and 9ss cents.
 From the local bankS-Myrtle g. 900 pounds, Quest 19,00O pounds, both selling at 91s and 9A cents; Mariner 17,000 pounds, 9A cents straight; Dean 5000 pounds, 9 T8 and 9A cents.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-13
Third Term Dangerous; 
 Cooper Says
Hamilton Declares Such Move Points 10 Loss of
 Our Democracy

WASHINGTON, June 13 = John Hamilton, Chairman of the Repub- lican National Committee, said in a formal statement today: There is a very grave danger to our dem ocratic constitution in the pros pect of a third term and all it implies in a trend toward totali- tarianism in this country"
 Hamilton made this statement as he left with his staff for Phila- delphia to make preparations for the Republican National Conven- tion which opens June "A.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-13
CUT SEA IN HALF;pLAM
 OPERATIONS
Egypt About fo Enter War with Allies = Air
 Raids Made
(BY ASSOCIATED pREss)

A wide new mine belt has been laid around Scilly by Italy. The intention is to cut the Mediter- ranean Sea in half for operation purposes.
 Egypt is on the verge of enter ing the war and today placed all communication systems. air and naval bases, also ports at the dis posal of Great Britain.
 Italian sources claim air raids have been made on the French naval base at Toulon.
 An afternoon dispatch from Cairo says the Royal Air Force smashed new blows at the Italian airdromes at Libya and in Ethiopia, and have shot down several Italian planes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-13
DEFENSE BILL
 PASSES HOUSE

WASHINGTON, June 13. The House late yesterday passed the $1 FOG, ,053.908 defense appropriation bill which provides for new planes. tanks and warships. I
 The bill was passed after less than five hours debate and with not a single amendmen. being made.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-13
U. Planes /
 For AlIes

WASHINGTON, June 13.- The number of planes made available for the Allies today rose to 263 with the release of single motor attack craft, type the Army discarded this year. The Army has favored a longer range light bomber.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-13
TAKING FIELD
 AGAINST ITALY Fitdwari Berou Is 10 Direct Philippians in Pres
 ent Conflict !.

JERUSALEM, June 13. = Fita- wari Berou, newly appointed Com mander- Chief of Halle Selassie's forces in Ethiopia, is flying there today to take the field against the Italians.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-13
ITALIAN SHIP
 RUN AGROUND
 WHEN PURSUED

SANTA CRUZ, Canary Islands, June 13-The crew of the Ital- ian steamer Melta drove the big ship aground yesterday after a French warship. in hot pursuit., fired several shells at her.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-13
RED GROSS FUND
 NOW HALF WAY

WASHINGTON, June l3. = Red Cross authorities announced today that war relief funds totals of $l0.- I'll 322 have passed the half way mark.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-13
GET OUT
 OF CHINA
 DEMANDED
European BeIligerenfs Re- ceive UItimdtum from
 Puppef Government

HAWKING, June 13.-The Jap- anese controlled Central Japanese Government" today published dec- laration demanding that all troops and warships, also all armed forc- es of European belligerents station ed in China be withdrawn immed- lately.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-13
Sheldon Is
 Confirmed

WASHINGTON, June l3. . The Senate has confirmed the nomina- tion of Charles Sheldon to be post master at Seward, Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-13

tary discipline was dissolved in politics.
 TIME CHANGES OPINIONS
 But less than four years later, a bill is introduced and conceded some chance of passing-to place the 30000O youths in eco under optional military training. James J. McEntee, present eco Director, is proud to state that his organ- zation has turned out 2.400.000 young men who are 75 to 80 per- cent equipped to become good sol- dierS."
 MT. McEnuee, a labor man C(se- lected from the ranks of union executiyes), has concentrated on equipping the CCC boys to make their own way in many fields of industrial labor.
 Only a week or so ago. 85 young men left west coast CCC camps to take skilled jobs in six aircraft companies which are speed- ing production of military planes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-13
Capifuldtion or Destruction Will Be Final Word
 of Germany INVADERS EIGHT MILES
 FROM CENTER OF CITY
Soldiers Reported 0ut of French CdpitdI-Briiish
 Rush Troops :

BULLETIN - BERLIN, June 13. - The Nazi spokesman to- night said the German troops are about eight miles from the center of Paris.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-13
tBy ASSOCIATED PREss)

It was early this afternoon re- ported that the German High Con- mand is preparing to broadcast Surrender or be destroyed" ulti- matum directed to the military au- thority of Paris.
 The Nazi armies are attacking the Hast ditch" of the defenders from three sides.
 The demand for equalization would
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-13
FREN(HMAN
 ~ens
 .saz PLEAS FOR U. }. HELP
Reyndud Asks Immediate Aid from This Nation 10
 Fight Germany

TOURS, France. June 13.-Pre- mier Paul Reynaud has appealed to President Roosevelt for a public declaration by the United States to give all aid to the Allies, save forces, and send help before it is too late" This was disclosed today.
 The Premier declares the French will, if need be, shut themselves up in one of their provinces, go to North Africa, or even possessions of America to carry on the fight against Germany.
 The appeal was conveyed in message dated June 10, the date Italy declared war on France and Great Britain, and the date on which President Roosevelt, Ut Charlottesville, promised material aid to the Allies.
 The text of the message was is- sued here and in the United States by agreement between the two.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-13
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, June l3 = Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 4as, Anoconda 2lh, Bethlehem Steel 72A. Common wealth and Southern 7i8, Curtiss Wright, 8. General Motors 43B, In- ternational Harvester A. Kennecott 27 3l4, New York Central 10as, Northern Pacific 5ss, United States Steel 50, Pound $3.75.
 DOW, JONES AVERAGES
 The following are today's Dow, Jones averages; industrials 1l991, rails 24.47, utilities 1923.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-13
PLEA WAS ANSWERED

WASHINGTON, June l3. - A statement from the White House says that President Roosevelt. in his address last Monday. gave a
 complete answer" to President Paul Reynaud of France.
 Secretary Stepnen Early said Pre- mier Reynaud's appeal was deliver ed to the State Department after President Roosevelt had made his speech and returned here from Charlottesville, thus it is only a coincidence" that the address was so completely to the point.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-13

BULLETIN = BERLIN, June 13.-The DNB carries a brief dispatch under a Paris date line saying it is officially an- nOunced in Paris that the city is not defended and this appar- ently means the sparing of the city from smelling.
 BULLETIN-TOURS, June B. The French Council of Minis ters reported tonight it has been decided to continue French resistance "up to the end.' The meeting was attend ed by British Prime Minister Churchill and Foreign Secre- tary Lord Halifax.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-13

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-06-13
DREAM M0F MAN N0WD DEAD GIVING AID IN MATTER
 OF DEFENSE FOR NATION

tary discipline was dissolved in politics.
The Nome nugget., 1940-05-31
MIROW ACTIVITIES

Pilot SaSSeen returned to Unal akleet with freight and four pas sengers for Ungalik on Wednes- day. Pilot Chambers met the An chorage plane and transferred the passenges to Ungalik the same evening. Pilot Sasseen re- turned to Anchorage Thursday morning. Pilot Chambers re- turned the same evening to Nome.
 Pilot Chambers made an em- ergency trip to Council Friday morning and returned with Vim. Brookins as passenger for Nome. A trip was made to Ag- gie Creek while Chambers was at Council.
 "A trip is scheduled for Teller this afternoon.
 Pilot Chambers will make the mail run to Ungalik tomorrow and will return three passengers from Ungalik to Nome.
 Pilot Sasseen is expected in from Anchorage tomorrow even- ing with passengers and freight.
The Nome nugget., 1940-05-31
WIEN ACTIVITIES

Wednesday a flight was made north with freight and the fol- lowing passengers: Francis Christ mas, Nome to Taylor; Jack Burke Fox Bar to Kotzebue; Ed Burke, Deering to Kotzebue; and Paddy Watt, Deering to Taylor.
 A trip was made to points in the Kougarok yesterday with freight and mail. Zoe Anderson was a round trip passenger to Coffee Creek.
 Clinton Atwood and w. w. Laws were brought to Nome from Solomon last evening.
 Trips are scheduled for the Kougarok and Council later to- day.
 A trip is being planned for Fairbanks this weekend.
The Nome nugget., 1940-05-31
New Director Of Public Welfare Returns To Nome

Arriving Thursday via plane from Fairbanks and Juneau, was Russell G. Maynard, newly ap- pointed Director of the Territor- ial Department of Public Vel fare. Mr. Maynard returned to Nome after delivering federal prisoners to institutions in the States, in his capacity as U. S. Deputy Marshal.
 Mir. Maynard expects to as sume his duties as Director of the Dept. of Public Welfare about July 1, leaving for his head quarters at Juneau, sometime during the early part of July.
 He assumes the position left vacant by the resignation of Wm. B. Kirk, former Nomeite who was. engaged in the drug business here in the early days. MT. Kirk resigned May 18th due to i'll health, and as soon as his condi- tion will permit, expects to make trip to the States.
The Nome nugget., 1940-05-31

M. J. Wilcox, newly appointed agent for the Alaska Steamship Co.,, at Nome, Alaska, was an ar irving passenger Thursday via Pacific Alaska Airways from Fairbanks and Juneau to take ov- CT the position left vacant by Joe Harnish.
 MT. Wilcox was agent for the Alaska Line at Juneau for three years before coming to Nome. This is his first experience in the far North and he reports he is looking forward to enjoying his business associations here.
 He expects to be joined by Mrs. Wilcox and son John in about a month.
The Nome nugget., 1940-05-31
Munz Air Activities

Today, Pilot Munz made a trip to Taylor with Maurice Kealiher, Martin Willoya and Chas. Hill.
 On the return flight Carl An derson was brought to Nome.
 The Munz Air Service has ac- quired new plane, Stinson, from Fairbanks. The ship was purchased from Bob Heard of that city and flown to Nome by him last Saturday. Pilot Munz expects to use the ship in his air service north from Nome.
The Nome nugget., 1940-05-31

The results of the Phipps Schol arship Examinations were receiv- ed, showing that the Nome High School senior boys ranked eighth, ninth and thirteenth places. A boy at Juneau won the scholar ship, but we are proud of the record our boys made in the com petition with other senior boys in the Territory.
The Nome nugget., 1940-05-31
NEWS ITEMS

The PAA Electra arrived Nome from Fairbanks, yesterday on schedule at l0:07 with Pilots Hall and Savory at the controls. Pas sengers to Nome were Axel Ed man, Russell Maynard, M. J. Vii cox, P. Hoover and E. Olson. 54 pounds of mail was carried. PAA mechanic A. Mccormick was a round trip passenger.
The Nome nugget., 1940-05-31

Anker Blenstrup, an employee of the U. s. s. R. & M. Co.,, was admitted to citizenship in the United States this morning be- fore Judge J. H. s. Morrison, of the U. s. District Court at Nome. MT. Blenstrup has been resi- dent of Nome for some years past.
The Nome nugget., 1940-05-31
NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS

City Ordinance requires all dogs to be kept tied. Owners are notified to kep their dogs tied or be liable to punishment pro- vided by the ordinance.
 w. w. Laws,
 Chief of Police
The Nome nugget., 1940-05-31
IA SHIPS SAIL NORTH, ONE DAY

SEATTLE, May 29 - Nearing the years peak, IA ships are sail ing from port for Ketchikan to Kotzebue during and ending Mon day night.
The Nome nugget., 1940-05-31

The Nome High School was notified by the Secretary of the Northwest Association of Sec ondary Schools that Nome was fully accredited for the 1939-40 school year.
The Nome nugget., 1940-05-31
POSITION WANTED

COlOred woman wants work as cook on the creeks. Inquire Mug get Office.
The Nome nugget., 1940-05-31
FOR SALE

Residence and restaurant build ing fully equipped. Inquire John White or Nugget Office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-01
WEDNESDAY SET FOR FINALS OF COURT TOURNEY
New Britain Cleaners and HiIIies to Battle at
 Washington Park

Upsets galore have marked the competition in the statewide bas- ketball tournament at the Washing ton Park Community House gym so anything may happen Wednesday night when the finals are offered at 8 o'clock between the Raymond Hillies of Waterbury and the Howard Cleaners of New Britain.
 The Cleaners, tourney winners last year under the banner of the Fur riers, defeated the Wallingford Boys club ill the quarterfinals Sat- urday afternoon, Al to 4, and in the semi finals yesterday afternoon took a 36 to 27 decision from the New Bri- tain Royals.
 The HillieS eliminated St. Ann'S of Waterbury Saturday night, B to 20, and yesterday afternoon pro vided major upset when they knocked off the highly touted Bris- tol Tramps, 27 to "A. The Tramps Saturday night edged out the Bris- tol Phantoms, 21 to 20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-01
MICHIGAN CLASS OF
 COLLEGE SWIMMERS

New York, April 1-(UP)-Led by Michigan Unversity's champion squad, all the winners and finalists in the National Collegiate A. A. swimming championships held at New Haven, Conn.,, last weekend, will take part in the National A. A. U. meet at the New York A. c. pool Friday.
 Michigan had to come from be- hind Saturday to win its fourth straight National Collegiate A. A. title after two day battle with Yale. Needing a victory in the final event-the 400-yard-relay- Michigan's foursome of Gus Share met, Ed Hutchins, Charlie Barker and Jim Gillis sect with new world record of three minutes and 31 sec- onds to win the event, 10 points and first place for Michigan in the team standings.