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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-20
CROMWELL E TO
 RUN FOR SENATOR
American Minister 10 Can. ada to Seek Honors
 in New Jersey

WASHINGTON, April 20.-A State Department spokesman said today that Minister to Canada Cromwell expects to resign after the May 21 New Jersey Primary Election. He is a candidate for the Democratic Senatorship. It could not be learned wh ther Cromwells resignation would be dependent upon his wn- ming t&e primary fight or whether he would resign in any case. '
 The State Department is under stood to have said that if the young Minister wanted to do any cam paigning in New Jersey he would be granted leave of absence from his post.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-20
HIT OHIO 0vALLEY;
 PEOPLE FLEE
Hundreds of Families Ev- aeudting Homes = Part
 of State Under Water

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 20.- Hundreds of families fled from their homes today as Ohio's Hooking Val- ley suffered the worst flood since 1913.
 The -burdened Ohio River swept the lowlands and entered Marietta.
 Many localities are isolated and roads are impossible.
 One boy is reported to have been drowned
 Many swollen tributaries are flowing into larger streams and at noon today, much of southern Ohio was under water after one week of rain totaling more than four inches. More rain is forecast
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-20
By JACKt STINNETT

WASHINGTON, April 20.-Rep- resentative Martin Dies gave party the other day-and nobody came. Congress No. l smeller- outer of subversive propaganda had an uncle from Texas in town and was showing him the sights.
 On Saturday, when all is ordin- arily quiet and peaceful here, MT. Dies spread word among the boys in the House press gallery that he was having a little luncheon at the Mayflower. There would be steaks and liquids and things. MT Dies was not going to make any i'm portant announcement, 1t was said
 but who. knows what will pop out at a party given by MT. Dies? And besides there would be MT. Dies uncle and just to show Uncle that MT. Dies had the situation well in hand, there might be a word or two of importance.
 Under such circumstances, MT Dies no doubt should have gotten a good turnout. Uncle could have told the folks back home in Texas just how solidly MT Dies was in with the Washington press.
 But Howard w. Smith, Virginia the old meanie-threw a curve to MT. Dies. Mir Smiths House Labor Committee came through just at high noon with a big story on their NLRB recommendations and if there was a man in the House press gallery that had lunch that day it was graham crackers and milk about 3 pm.
 Now do you know why MT. Dies
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-20
Ship Tie-Up
 Now Averted

SAN FRANCISCO, April 20.-The dispute between shipowners and the CIO American Communication Un- ion was settled today as negotiations for new contract were resumed.
 Terms of the settlement were not announced, but it was understood that the union agreed to furnish ra- dio operators to all coastwise steam schooners.
 The shipowners had threatened to tie up about 35 vessels unless radio operators were supplied.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-20
AIR BATTLE,
 WEST FRONT

PARIS, April 20 Military dis patches from the front lines said tonight that fighter planes had shot down at least four and possibly five German airplanes in a large scale air battle.
 The battle is described as the first major air battle over the Western Front since the extension of the war to Norway.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-20
BRITAIN, RUSSIA
 ARE TO DISCUSS
 TRADE AGREEMENT

LONDON, April 20.-Great Britain has informed Russia she is willing to discuss trade agreement, nego- tiations of which were broken off or iginally when Germany and Russia cached a non-aggression pact be- fore the European war started.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-20
Arrested On Charge,
 Espionage
Lieutenant Colonel, Swiss Army, Others Taken
 Into Custody

BERNE, April 20.-Swiss Army of ficials announce the arrest of Lieut. Col. Hans Trueb and several others on charges of espionage in behalf of a certain foreign power which unofficial sources declared is Ger many.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-20
KARNEs ON VACATION

Territorial Commissioner of Edu- cation Anthony E. Karnes, Mrs. Karnes and children left on the steamer Northland for vacation trip in the States. They plan to visit Kansas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-20
4HaIibuters
 Sell, Seattle

SEATTLE, April 20-Halibuters arriving and selling cargoes, are as follows:
 From the western banks-J B. Ed wards 10000 pounds, Eldorado 4O,- 900 pounds, both selling for 9h and cents a pound; Eagle 10000 pounds, 8?s and 1-2 cents a pound.
 From the local banks-Hoover 12,- 900 pounds, 95s and 9as cents.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-20
DNB CLAIMS
 TRANSPORT
 SENT DOWN
British Assert Not Single Life Lost in Landing
 in Norway
(By Associated Press)

The German News Agency, DNB, reports that British transport has been sunk by German air bombs and hits were also scored on British cruiser and two other transports.
 This DNB report followed Brit ish announcement that not a single life was lost in the landing of troops in Norway.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-20
CRACK SAFE BUT
 FLEE, NO MONEY

NEW YORK, April 20.-Burglars who attempted to open safe in the Tosca restaurant left without loot after knocking the combination off safe. It was believed they had been scared away. The safe contained $100
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-20
HERO DIES

LONDON, April 2p.-A hero of the World War battle of Jutland, Admiral Sir Ernest Frederick died today in Westminster Hospital Sir Ernest, who was 65 years old, had a long record of achievement in the Admiralty.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-20
Five Killed
 In Explosion Unexplained Accident Takes Place in Muni-
 lions Plant

LONDON, April 20.-The home peace front was shattered today by an unexplained explosion in North London of a munitions plant which killed five workmen and injured Is others.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-20
HITS MINE

LONDON, April 20.-The 1,038 ton British freighter Mersy sank today off the north British coast. It was believed that the freighter had hit a mine.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-20

President Andrew Johnson was christened Andrew Jackson John son.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-20
TWO (0NGRESSMEN HOLD
 "pARTIE5;;" ONE OF THEM DRAWS CROWD; TWAS NEWS

gave a party and nobody came? I'm still wondering what he tolc Uncle.
 Speaking of parties, Repre- sentative Foster Stearns of New Hampshire and Mrs. Stearns gave a tea the other day and although you couldn't count the guests, there wasn't Democrat in the whole ka- poodle. Which may show which way the Republicans around here THINK the 1940 political wind is blowing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-20

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Evening star., 1940-11-12

A large size tsr of
p o n ds won derful
cleansing, cold cream
used by women the
world over.
Evening star., 1940-11-12

Foolish Virgin or SIN
ful Soul, a lasting,
haunting fragrance.
A very timely buy for
your list of gifts.
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Beveled mirror sturdy
brush. splendid comb
A set you d rarely
And al this price.
Blue. green. black.
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Sparkling assets 10
any dressing table,
Brilliant gift Amer
lean made in rose.
blue and crystal.
Evening star., 1940-06-26

They are narrow, from 2h to 5
inches long, and light green in
color. In Its southern range this
oak is almost an evergreen and does
not change to the usual brilliant
yellow shade in the autumn.
The single sex flowers are found
on all parts of the tree, the sta1ni-
nate ones on last seasons growth
and the pistillate ones in the ak
lis of the new leaves. They are to
be seen in early March in the
South. The wind is the godfather
who lifts the heavy pollen from
the male flowers and Sits it over
the female ones.
The wood is close-grained, of a
reddish-brown color, very strong and
heavy. It is used fer house frames,
Evening star., 1940-06-26
Tuesday Music Club
Heard in 'Mireille'
BY ELENA de SAYN.

The annual presentation of an
operate program al fresco at the
Arts Club by the Tuesday Evening
Music Club under Florence How
ards able direction deserves a place
of distinction in the series of local
events. Last night, in addition to
the. usual short scenes in costumes,
given by the singers and assisting
artists, this organization success
fully attempted a condensed version
of Gounod's "Mireille," with some
members of the group impersonating
male characters.
The blending of fresh, young
voices, security of ensemble and
clarity of enunciation have always
been the outstanding features of
the clubs efforts. This time, how
ever, progress in new direction
has been noted. With special at
tention given to French pronuncia-
ton, the value of the performance
was more than doubled. Mrs. How
ard spared, apparently, no effort in
bringing about this important
change which deserves a special
commendation.
In addition, she acquainted her
audience with delightful work,
once in the repertoire of the Metro
politan Opera, and favorite with
the French public. The capacity
audience in the garden was obvi-
ously interested throughout the
pypY1ir1U Y,pt y,aip6ino n el,or+oco of
seats for late-comers.
Ina Holzscheiter, in the title role,
did justice to her task, several diff
flcult arias falling to her lot. Artis-
tic growth, vocally and interpreta-
lively, marked her work. Her French
articulation and its fluency were
delight. Selma Last, as the sorceress,
was heard to good advantage in
several solos and shared honors with
Helen Terry, Ida Kaufman, Grace
Holmes, Elma Dotter and Margaret
Warthen, all of the latter in mascu-
line roles. Eleanor Catron and
Gladys Wilcox, together with the
chorus and corps de ballet from
the Dmitrieff Gnoocheff Studios,
contributed to the ensemble. Frances
Tucker, heard in 20 Mic Fernando"
from Donizetti's La Favorita," dis
played a pleasing contralto voice,
while Alden Emery, jr., with his
three flute solos, performing with
musical understanding and a splen-
did tone, gave much promise
Tatiana Gnoocheff infused her
Gypsy dance with feeling and DASH
Her facial makeup was especially
becoming. Marjorie Davis, Starr
Preston Tew and Dorothy Radde
Emery were the pianists of the eve
. ming. Katherine Riggs Borchard
was the commentator.
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Natures Children
Willow Oak
(Quercus phellos)

to the Sabine River Valley in East
ern Texas. and north through East
ern Oklahoma, Southeastern Mis-
souri, to Central Tennessee, South
ern Illinois and Eastern Kentucky.
1t loves the companionship of its
cousin oaks, the charming tulip
trees, the elms, naples and hickory.
The shape Of the leaves is re-
sponSible for the name of this oak.
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BY LILLIAN cox ATHEY.


We do not hear the praises OF
the willow oak sung as much as we
should. 1t may not be as majestic
rs some of its cousins, but it plays
an important role of conservation
where 1t is, and at any time of the
year it is a lovely tree.
True, it is rarely over SO feet in
height, even when it has all the
sunshine and space it desires. There
have been, however, many willow
oaks that have reached as high as
100 feet. In the forest, these trees
develop tall, straight trunk, with
q beautiful, symmetrical crown. The
trunk in such close quarters sheds
its dead and living branches SLOW
ly. The wood tells this story by
the knots you find in it.
This oak can thrive on poorly
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command Of headquarters troop and
company Of headquarters battalion
of General Headquarters, A. E. r..
at Chaumont; 1st Army stan during
the st. Mihiel and Argonne-Meuse
ofiensives, and auditor of American
forces at Coblentz, following the
armistice. He was graduated from
the Army War College here In 1893.
Col. Mcclure is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Mary Katherine Nc.
CURE Of San Francisco.
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that al 1889 taxes unpaid ~ OF
July Of this year begin accumulate
ing. interest at the rate Of 8 per
cent annually.
Because the June 80 deadline falls
on Sunday, the taxes should be raid
on or before June 20 to avoid pay
ing the interest charge.
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Decd Letter Auction

The Post Once Department viii
hold its annual auction of articles
and letters from the Dead Letter
ONCE tomorrow starting at $3.50 am.
in room 3005 at the City Post Once.
The articles TO be sold will be on
exhibit today from $50 am. TO 3
pm, it was announced,
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1t. Col. {. c. Mcclure,
AZ, Dies in San Francisco

1t. Col. Edward G. Mcclure, 47, 4
veteran Of the last World War, died
Monday In San Francisco, where he
had been on duty with the General
.Stan Corps, the War Department
announced.
Col. MCGUIRE was born in New
York City and graduated from the
United States Military Academy in
1915. Serving in the Pershing Puni-
tive Expedition to Mexico the fol-
lowing year, he served overseas
from November. 1917, to July Il,
1919.
His duties in that war included
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drained bottom lands, even where
the trees must have their feet in
water during the winter. Some
times you will come across hand
some willow oaks growing along
the edges of streams.
You may see fine specimens of
these trees from Southern Long Is
land and Staten Island in South
eastern New York, and also along
the maritime plain to Northeastern
Florida, through the Gulf region
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interior trim, doors, floors and rail-
road ties.
Because these trees have fairly
shallow root system, they are easily
transplanted when large. They
make handsome ornamental trees
and attract few insect enemies, q
scale insect, being their worst foe.
Evening star., 1940-06-26

Tuxes to Guther Interest
Arlington County (Va) residents
were notified today by the ONCE OF
County Treasurer John Locke Green
Evening star., 1940-07-28

is merely a bluff, either to intimidate
us into surrender or, more likely, to
force us to keep our forces locked up in
this island whilst Hitler and Mussolini
are undertaking the real attack upon
the empire in a totally different direc-
ton.
The objective of the next German
efforts, according to this theory, will be
in the East, in the Mediterranean and
Africa, Egypt, Sudan. Kenya, Palestine,
Irak and Gibraltar 1t is contended that
Hitler and Mussolini's threat has been
the destruction, not of Britain, but of
the British Empire, and that an attack
on our possessions in Africa is to be
the method of accomplishing this project.
Their aim is that we shall be shorn Of
our greatest dependencies and colonies.
In pursuit of that policy Hitler is
threatening Britain in order to keep our
navy and army at home where they
cannot interfere with Italian operations
in the East. 1t is assumed that Hitler
will send contingents of his troops and
mechanical forces to help his confed-
crate in these designs Meanwhile, he
will concentrate on the sinking of our
ships and on the destruction by inces-
SAINT bombing of all our means of pro-
duction
That is the theory of those who do
not believe in the possibility Of invasion.
Curbed in Channel.
The failure of aerial attacks In the
Channel Is not encouraging to prospects
of invasion. Complete supremacy in the
air is an essential condition for every
invader Our fighters have so far more
than held their own on sea and land. Still
we are acting prudently in taking no
chances. The Germans may not yet
have thrown in the whole OF their
strength. They may have reserve
of unexpected appliances. We there
fore are doing we'll to work with heart
and might to improve our defenses and
prepare for every contingency.
If we make good we shall not be forced
to discuss peace terms with man who
meet potentate whose career of victory
has been checked finally by British
tenacity and resource.
Our attitude and our policy depends
upon whether our rulers and their ad-
visers are convinced that they can make
good against any forces that the enemy
can employ for our destruction.
(Copyright. 1910. by United Feature Syndicate,
Inc. Reproduction In whole or in part
prohibted)
Evening star., 1940-07-28
BY David Lloyd George.

defend our shores. We still have a SUI
preme navy and an air force of un-
equalled skill and audacity, although
numerically inferior, and the stormy
moat which surrounds our castle presents
the same perils as ever to an invader
who attempts a crossing.
Must Prove Invincibility.
We have first to prove to Hitler's sat-
isfaction that this combination is in
vincible. Then we shall be in a position
to discuss terms with him.
If the threaten invasion is repelled
or if the Germans shrink from attempt
ing it, the military situation will be
completely changed If we get through
to 194l, certain forces outside the belli-
gerent countries, in states which are
growing hostile to the Nazi menace to
freedom, but also have developed greater
strength. Terms can then be discussed
under more advantageous conditions.
Hitler, in an unprecedentedly short
time-hardly three or four months-has
created that impression of invincibility
which Napoleon had won before Tilsit
Until that tradition of irresstibility is
broken by some signal repulse, it is not
favorable atmosphere in which to dis
cuss with him the problems of a just,
enduring peace. Shall we ever have a
better opportunity? That depends en-
tirely on what resistance to the German
attacks we are capable of putting up in
the coming months, or weeks, or maybe
days.
The majority of those with whom I
have discussed the probabilities of in
vasion do not believe that a serious
effort will be made to land troops in
Britain on a sufficiently large scale to
enable the German to crush opposition
and occupy this country. They are con-
vinced that whilst the enemy might be
able to land small forces here and there
by means of airplane carriers, their
transport cannot, in the face of our
naval supremacy, carry across the neces-
sary equipment to enable these troops
to establish themselves firmly on British
soil
This is the rooted persuasion in most
British minds and it can never be erad-
icated unless the Germans are able to
give visual demonstration by some new
method of surprise that they are able to
overcome the obstacles which have for
centuries proved to be insuperable in the
case of every attempt to invade this
island.
Some competent experts go so far as
to assert that the threat of invasion
Evening star., 1940-07-28
Review of rty-Seventh Week of War
By Blair BoHes.

Words, wordstha the
military
lost There indeed fighting
Portugal drawn embodiment British ship
Norway. The capitals
where the decisive could
between England
troops hight English soil Dive bombers
soldiers
ready to invade. England
exchange observations Berlin
OF invasion
The United States proceeded obviously the theory
Germany will try the perhaps
Military Affairs
military conscpon for
State Hull sought unite the 81
possible
Whatever did
world there hate apprehension steadily growing
Evening star., 1940-07-28

The Germans were blamed for the
sinking by A. V. Alexandria, First Lord
of the Admiralty.
For France it was a sad week. The
German Armistice Commission at
Wiesbaden is obviously
French Frances government,
Foce TrioI rather than the men
in office at Vichy. The
first large modern home of liberty on
the European Continent found herself
in the unhappy position of holding in
prison former premier, Edouard
Daladier, whose responsibility for lead
ing France into war and defeat will be
the occasion for his trial. With him in
Jail at Marseille are former Ministers
Georges Mandel, of colonies; Cesar
Campinchi, of navy, and Yvon Delbos,
of education. All four left France June
20 for French Morocco aboard the French
liner Massilia. They were returned last
week. The war could have been
avoided" Charles Morice wrote in LIE
Petit Parisien when their arrests be-
came known.
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Time Held Not Ripe to Talk Peace
Hitler Invincibily Must Crash First Says Noted Briton

LONDON-"The die is cast In these
words German broadcast has given an
official reply to the Halifax rejection of
Hitler's Reichstag overtures. War is to
go on, through inconceivable horror, un-
til one party or the other wins an incon-
testable victory or both parties are so
exhausted that the will to continue on
both sides fades into an unspeakable
WEAKNESS that can no longer be lashed
by passion, hatred or ambition into
further activity.
When, some months ago, there was
temporary lull in the storm and an op-
portunity for peace talks presented itself,
1 was one of the few who thought that
conversations at that time might serve
to avera a catastrophe which I foresaw
was impending because of the utter un-
preparedness of the Allies for so stu.
pendous struggle. l was then of the
opinion that a conference at which non-
belligerents, like Russia, America. Italy
and perhaps the Scandinavian countries,
would be represented might lead to q
better understanding between the angry
nations and to rebuilding of the temple
of peace on a surer foundation than q
one sided victory.
I do not propose to discuss now
whether my judgment at that date was
sound or not. What I wish to point out
is that conditions were then more favor
able for discussion on equal terms than
they are today, or will probably be few
weeks hence.
France Then Had Army.
The great army of France was then in
existence. It's reputation was high. Many
competent experts regarded it as the
best fighting machine in the world.
Backed by the Maginot Line, it was
deemed to be invincible. Our navy was
also acknowledged to be interchangeable
by any other European navy or by any
probable combination of hostile European
navies.
There would therefore be no sugges-
ton of faintheartedness or of fear in
accepting an invitation coming from the
other side to discuss differences. The
situation has since completely changed
for the time being The German leader
is now mounted on pedestal of triumph
unsurpassed in the history of the world.
He is undoubted master of Central and
Western Europe.
For the moment we stand alone to face
a. victorious foe with half our made
quate equipment lost in the disastrous
battle of Flanders and with mass Of
raw recruits ill-provided with arms to
Evening star., 1940-07-28

~ Japan the only nation that has both plus
bases IN the area 1t has naua
philippines 1t less than $500 miles Indes
dtStdnce
Ydp Pddu and aUUithin a
~ Britain Sngapore-bu cant spare the fleet
from her Europe base
~ Hoand has naval bases at Socrobaa Anboina her
nntntcue feet and could
noSQuito-eaSy by the Japanese ="
~ The United States
Manila
Pacific Hauai too the Indies
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At Home

While war was slack in Europe. the
United States moved toward an unprece-
dented undertaking. Military conscrip-
ton was compulsory during the Civil
War and the World War. Military con-
scription in peace time is unheard of IN
the United States. But last week the
Evening star., 1940-07-28

The tabuousy rich East Indies the prize p1u
-Four nations nightly roDiol
TUo-Great Britain
hem indies One-Japan
engaged in expanding her territory
The fourth the United States
store tells the Dtal United States interest
dependent the East Indies
into tires and industry the
Both
trumpS Here's
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aboard. OF these 2,477 are known to
have survived.
The loss of the Lancashire is one of
the great maritime disasters of history.
The Cunarder was lying at anchor off
St. Nazaire during the evacuation of
British troops from France, She took
heavy list when German plane
bombarded her, and within a half hour
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she capsized and sank. Soldiers and
refugees were her passengers. "Gunners
stood by their arms until water swirled
them away. but before they died they
accounted for at least one if not all
of the attacking planes a Lancashire
steward said.
The same day that brought the news
of the Lancashire brought the sinking
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of the French ship, Meknes. repatri--
ating French naval officers and men,
off Portsmouth naval base, with a loss
of about 300 of the 1900 aboard. She
was on her way from Southampton to
MarseiEe, flying the French flag and
Haunting the French colors painted on
her sides. Her navigation lights were
burning, but torpedo sent her down.