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Evening star., 1940-04-28

THROUGH accident, Mary Teresa Nor
4 ton was christened with variant of
the name of one of the most indomit-
able of empresses. There was an i'm
perial touch in the massive calm with
which the chairman of the House Labor
Committee presided recently at the storm
center of convulsion fit to rack a de-
mocracy-the current battle of life and
death for the Labor Relations Act, known
as the Magma Carta of the workers.
Seated erect and solid at her desk. the
65-year-old Representative from New
Jersey thrust against the hurricane a
chin of steel, amazonian shoulders and
monolithic frame. Authority tingled
from the square, energetic visage, en-
livened with swapping dark eyes; and
from the weighty skull, with its mas
culine bob of gray-broWn hair. For the
time at least, she was perhaps the most
powerful woman in American public
life.
Nevertheless, in her rise from stenog-
rapher to the first member of her sex to
become chairman of congressional COM
mittee, Mrs. Norton ascribes nothing to
inward and all to outer impulsion. At
every turning point of her career as she
tells it, there has interviewed, against her
strongest will, the guidance of luck or
destiny-usually in the form of the know
ing hand of Frank Hague, boss and per-
petual Mayor of Jersey City.
Famous for Her Cooking.
During the virulent fight over the
wage-hour bill, she enjoyed the distinc-
ton of challenging and defeating the
well-nigh omnipotent Rules Committee
of the House. She is less proud of that
exploit than of her art at the kitchen
range. Eyes glisten and mouths water
as guests at her housekeeping suite in
the Kennedy Warren Apartments SAVIOR
the memory of her potato pancakes and
chicken in casserole. When she was first
elected to Congress in 1924. her husband,
now dead, remarked: I'm not sure
whether Mary will set the Potomac on
fire as a statesman. But I do know that
I'm losing fine cook
Unlike many members of Senate and
House, Mrs. Norton was born, bred and
lived most of her life in the district she
represents. She was born March 7,
1875, at Jersey City, the daughter of
Thomas Hopkins, contractor. After
attending Catholic primary institution
she graduated from high school, When
she was II years old her mother died,
and she took a course at business COL
lege.. She worked as stenographer for
various New York firms. and became
secretary to the president of the Gold
Car Heating Co.
From this post she resigned to marry
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
Surprise
 Is Given

MT. and Mrs. H. L. Clark were given a surprise last Saturday night at their Salmon Creek home when a party of friends arrived and took over the residence. The evening was spent in dancing playing Chinese checkers and pin ochle and late in the evening re- treatments were served.
 Those in the party surprising the Clarks were MT and Mrs. Fred Crowell, MT. and Mrs. Hans Neil sen, MT. and Mrs. Robbie Burns, MT. and Mrs. Leroy West.
 MT. and Mrs. A. H. Goddard, MT. and Mrs. L. Nunamaker, MT, and Mrs. w. Patrucie, MT. and Mrs. Carl Collen.
 Mrs. A. Waltonen, Mrs. T. Per onen, Mrs. Nina Cheaey, Mrs. Mabel Nance.
 Messrs. Oscar Jensen, John Co., vich Lester Rink, Fred Arnold, D. Paul, John Fegerlein, Charles Boyer, Tom George Jr.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
Gel Those
 Packages,
 post Office

Postmaster Albert Vile issued a statement today saying that as hun dreds of parcels are arriving here now, recipients are requested to call at the Postoffice and get them just as soon as they receive notices the packages are here.
 Cooperation of all patrons of the PCstoffice is sought" says Vile, "as the staff is handling packages in the usual efficient manner and prompt delivery will facilitate dis tribution of the Christmas mail and give room for receipt of the next assignment. There will be no ser vice on Christmas day except spec ial delivery packages"
 Furthermore, the office will be open until o'clock tonight and to- morrow night for the receipt of Christmas packages going to the States. The Princess Norah will be the last steamer to carry Christ was parcels for delivery in the States before the big day.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
COMPLICATED FUR AUCTION IS SET
 FOR JANUARY 15
Game Commission to Sell 2o Lots 10 Highest
 Cash Bidders

A sale of confiscated furs has been announced by the Alaska Game Commission for 1:30 o'clock January IS in the west wing basement stor- age room of the Federal Building here
 Articles may be examined January IA from 1 to 4:30 o'clock in the afternoon and on January Is from 8::30 to 12::30 o'clock at the game commission office.
 Lots of furs offered for sale to the highest bidders for cash are as fol- lows 3 heaver; 3 beaver; l cross fox and 1 red fox; mink and 6 weasel; mink; l mink and 1 otter; 2 mink; beaver: ? mink; 2 beaver; 4 beaver; 4 beaver; 4 beaver; beav- CT; beaver; mink; mink; l mink; 3 beaver; beaver; mink and otter; 2 beaver; l mink; II otter, l2 mink. IA red fox, 3 lynx, ? wolverine and 16 beaver; 26 beav- CT: 146 beaver; blue fox; beaver; 1 mink.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
Red Cross Sends
 First Allotment
 Of Clothing South

The first allotment of garments to be sent from the Juneau Red Cross to refugees in England went south today aboard the steamer Yukon
 Included in the lot were 85 shirts made by the women's clubs and Presbyterian Church workers; 15 bathrobes, finished by the Sev- enth-Day Adventist Dorcas Society and 20 layettes, completed by the Red Gross group workers.
 Individual workers knitted boo ties for the inside of the lay cites, number of which were done by Sister Mary Modesto of St. Ann's Hospital. Sweathers, nit tens, caps, stockings and shawls are being finished and those hav- ing any completed are requested to contact Mrs. J. c. Thomas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
kNUD5EN APpEALS
 FOR WORK
Declares stry Must Speed Up Production
 of Machine Tools

WASHINGTON, Dec. Is. = An appeal to manufacturers of machine tools and their employees to speed up production in view of the ter rible urgency of the situation" has been sent out by William Knudsen, Chief of the Defense Commission.
 The former General Motors Presi- dent wrote the industry it is i'm perative to obtain machine tools swiftly for production of airplanes, anti-aircraft guns, machine guns, torpedo boats, destroyers and tanks.
 He told employees of the industry they were even more important to the country than soldiers and sailors because without munitions, the lat ter are helpless.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
TWO INSURANCE
 FIRMS REGISTER

Two insurance firms have bene added by Insurance Commissioner Frank A. Boyle to the list of those qualified to do business in the Ter ritory of Alaska.
 The Sentinel Fire Insurance Con- pany. a Massachusetts corporation has named the Shattuck Agency ot Juneau as Alaska agent.
 The Fidelity and Guarantee Fire Corporation, Maryland corpora ticn, named R. E. Robertson as agent.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
N's Your Move; Everybody Else
 Did It Yesterday

Yesterday was moving day here abouts. Among the movers:
 pr. and Mrs. Courtney Smith moved into the Charles w Hawkes. worth home.
 Dr. and Mrs. w. s. Ramsey moved into the Henning Apartments.
 Mir and Mrs. Keith Wildes moved into their new home in the Scatter Tract.
 MT. and Mrs. w. A. Chipperfield moved into the Wildes former home at 104 West Ninth Street.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert Forrest nov ed into the former Herbert Wend- ling home at Aux Bay.
 MT. and Mrs. Herbert Vending moved into the former Dave Dishaw home on the Fritz Cove Road.
 MT. and Mrs. George Sundborg moved from Fritz Cove to the Fosbee Apartments.
 Mrs. Guila Chappell plans to move this week to the Chipperfields' for mer apartment in the Feldon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
WEATHER SYNOPSIS

falling this at few stations from Cordova partly cloudy cloudy skies prevailed skies from Nunivak Island to Barrow the previous 24 84 inch which recorded contnued relatively cold most of AL 26 and Fair overcast skies with high ceilings repoel this morning the Juneau- except ceilings vibies be- light.
 weather chart indicated low pressure area centered at 46 degrees north and second low center of 98 mllbars 137 degrees west and third milbas (2844 nches at 45 degrees center about 1885 milibars (3O56 second pressure the northern Rocky Mountain of the United States
 Juneau December 17-sunre s43 sunset 4;O5
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
HOSPITAL NoTEs

J. Perles was a medical dismissal today from St. Ann's Hospital.
 After receiving medical care, A. T. Hallick was dismissed from St. Ann's Hospital today.
 J. M. Rhodes of Tenakee was ad- mitted to St. Ann's today for medi- cal treatment.
 Lilly Fawcett was a medical ad- mission to the Government Hospital today
 Alfred Cropley was admitted to the Government Hospital today and is receiving medical attention.
 Annie Brown was a medical dis missal today from the Government Hospital.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
Edward Sweeneys
 Hosts at Party

Twelve friends of MT. and Mrs. Edward Sweeney were entertained Saturday evening at their residence on Franklin Street.
 Bridge was played for the occas- ion and honors were given MT. and Mrs. Harry Jenson, high; and Mrs. Burr Johnson and Robert Davlin, second.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
Harold Mckinley
 To Visit Parents

Harold (Mac) Mckinley sailed south on the steamer Yukon en- route to Minneapolis to spend Christmas with his parents. Nc Kinley has been employed with the Bartholomae Oil Corporation at Teller for the past several months and visited briefly in Juneau be- fore continuing to the States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
5WARTz FUNERAL TO
 BE HELD TOMORROW

Last rites for Richard R. Swartz, mine employee who was killed in a blast on December II, will be held tomorrow afternoon at l o'clock from the chapel of the Charles w. Carter MOrtuary.
 The Rev. John L. Caubie will de- liver the eulogy and interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
LIARS CONTEST ATTRACTS CROWD
 TO JICGS DINNER

Liars vied at the American Le- zion Jiggs Dinner Saturday eve ming at the Dugout, but today no- body was able to tell who should be awarded the prize for telling the biggest and best lie.
 The dinner, arranged by Dave Davenport and Frank Metcalf brought out a large crowd.
 Tonight the Legion will hold it. regular weekly meeting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
korIitemen Dinner
 Reservations End

Reservations for the Norltiemen dinner tomorrow night at 6:30 o. clock in the parlors of the Northern Light Presbyterian Church will end this evening and may be made by calling 373.
 Charles Burdick will be guest speaker and Norlitemen Boy Scouts will be special guests. Tony Del Santa will give several accordion selections and Teresa White will &C., company the community singing.
 The Rev. John A. Glasse will be toastmaster and highlighting the menu will be the serving of the much discussed Matanuska potatoes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
Lun(heon-Shower
 For Mrs. Phillips

For Mrs A. B. Phillips, the for mer Mytle Moe, a luncheon and shower was given Saturday after noon in the Irish room of the Bar anof Hotel Co-hostesses were Miss Delma Hanson and Miss Pearl Pet erSon
 Covers were laid for eight at a table centered with bouquet of smilax and offset by lighted tapers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
Many Attend Shrine
 Dance On Saturday

The ballroom of the Scottish Rite Temple was crowded Saturday eve ming for the Shrine dance and music was provided by Lillian Ug- gen and her orchestra. Dancing was enjoyed between 10 and l o'clock.
 Several dinners and cocktail par ties preceded the affair.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
John HaIms South
 On Mi. Mckinley

John Hahn, office manager of the Columbia Lumber Co.,, and Mrs. Hahn secretary at the Shattuck Ag- ency, are sailing south on the Mount Mckinley to spend Christmas in the States and to see the Rose Bowl game at Pasadena.
 They are being accompanied as far as Seattle by Mrs. Halm's sis ter, Mrs. Pearl Everett.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
FROM oRTHOPEDIC

Jimmie Nilima, who has been a patient at the Orthopedic Hospi- tai in Seattle, is being brought here by the Office of Indian Affairs on the steamer North Coast en- route to his home at Fairbanks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
MARRIED AT ANGOON

Charlie J. James and Mrs. An- nie Johnson, both of Angoon, were married at Angoon December 10, according to certificate received by U. S. Commissioner Felix Gray.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
Laie News
 Of 0f5feamers

Steamer North Coast is sched- uled to arrive in port at o'clock tomorrow morning, Sitka bound.
 Steamer Baranof is scheduled 10 arrive at l o'clock tomorrow after noon and sails westward at 4 o. clock in the afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
Sian Grummetts Sail for South

Stan Grummett, insurance agent, Mrs. Grummett and their young son Michael, sailed south on the steamer Yukon.
 They will spend Christmas in Se- attle with relatives and then con- tinue to California to be present for the Nebraska Stanford game at Pasadena's Rose Bowl.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
CHADWICK HERE

R. H. Chadwick, Kodiak nler- chant, is registered at the Bar anof Hotel, coming in from the Westward on the Yukon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
MOOSE WOMEN DO
 RED CROSS SEWING

There will be a meeting of the Red Cross Union of the Women of the Moose tonight at 7:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs Bessie Reeder All members are ured to attend as there is considerable sewing to be completed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
TAGGART VISITS HERE

Sam Taggart, pioneer lumber and mining man, came in on the Yukon from the Westward and is a guest at the Baranof Hotel, planning to stop over few days here on his way south.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
Chape|ddies to Hold
 Annual Xmas Party

The annual Christmas party of the Chapeladies will be held tomor- row evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Fritz Cove home of Mrs. H. L. Aronld. All members are extended an invitation to attend.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
TO SKAGWAY

District Ranger w. A. Chipper- field will go to Skagway tomorrow on the Forest Service vessel For ester.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
THE WEATHER
By Weather Bureau) U S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE WEATHER BUREAU

Forecast for Juneau vicinity, beginning pm, cloudy Tuesday, lowest tonight about 28 high moderate variable winds.
 Forecast for Light tion central and south portions tonight and Tuesday Tuesday north
 
 Tuesday portions fresh to strong northerly in Lynn Canal
 Forecast of along the of the Gulf of Alaska fresh Spencer Hnchnbrook
  rain; strong easey northastery
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
BUILDING PERMIT

A permit for $l7GD in plumbing
 work on the old Mullen house, Main Street, which MT and Mrs. Rod Darnell are remodeling, has been issued to the Harri Machine Shop.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
STEWARTS SOUTH

Commissioner of Mines and Mrs. B. D. Stewart left on the Yukon to spend Christmas with their chil- dren in Seattle They will return early in January.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
yALLAT SOUTH

B. w. Vallat, mining man from the Nome district, visited Juneau friends while the Yukon was in port. He is on his way south for the win ter.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
OUT FROM NOME

George Hellerich, Nome mining man, is through passenger on ths Yukon this morning, going cut foi the winter
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
SHELL FLIES IN

Shell Simmons flew in from the islands this morning with Pete Maralch from Hirst and Russell Clithero from Sitka.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
MRS. GILWEE SAILS

Mrs. John Gilwee sailed south on the steamer Yukon for Seattle
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
NOTICE

On and after this date, Dec. 16 1940, will not be responsible for any debts unless authorized by me. adv. CARL ELMER CARLSON.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
AT GASTINEAU

Travelling man c. A. Shonacker, merchandise broker, is guest at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
SATURDAY PRICES

Alaska Juneau mine stock closed at SIS last Saturday. American Can 87 3/4, Bethlehem Steel 88i2, Commonwealth and Southern 1916, Curtiss Wright g, General Motors 50A, International Harvester 54 7/8, Kennecott 355s, New York Central 13 78, Northern Pacific 6l2, Unit ed States Steel 69 3/4, Pound S403A.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
CHISHOLM SOUTH

J. J. Chisholm, West Coast grocery man from Anchorage, is southbound aboard the Yukon. 1.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
OLSEN SOUTH ON
VACATION TRIP

VACATION TklP Bjarney Olsen, architect for H. B. FIoss, was a southbOund pas senger today on the steamer Yu- kon. He plans to spend a month in Seattle with relatives.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16

the centuries the cOou fighting men invasion battling again their foe with Their initial world
  victims Ted Stephanos of San Francisco wearing his Evzone quin- Greek American 1eft Virginia Esther Chicos Allotment Headquarters in the Marshall Building Francisco
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
ALASKA STEAM MAN SOUTH

Alex Mcdonald, agent for the Alaska Steamship Company in An chorage, is a southbound passenger on the Yukon this morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16

Kangeroos are vegetarians.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Dec l6 - Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 5ls, American Can SITS. Anaconda 269s, Bethlehem Steel 87, Commonwealth an d Southern 3/4, Curtiss Wright 87s, General Motors, 50 International Harvester 53ls, Kennecott 35A |, New York Central 137s, Northern Pacific 6A, United States Steel 687s. Pound $4.04.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-12-16
Dow. Jones Averages

The following are todays Dow, Jones avtrages: industrials 13107, rails 2762, utilities 2193.
Evening star., 1940-08-30
BY the Associated Press.


DES MONIES, IotDa, Aug. 3d.
The tolloWing is. the teTt OF the
speech last night By Henry A..
Wallace accepting the Democratic
Cice presidential nomination and
entitled "The New Fight for
Freedom".'
Mr.. Chairman and ladies and
gentlemen:
You are officially comforting on
me tonight the greatest honor of
my life. The Office of Vice Presi-
dent under the Constitution serves
in unique way as a link between
the executive and legislative
branches of our Government.
And it is an unusually great
honor to be the running mate of
the one man who, more than any
other, represents security for
democracy in the modern world.
For nearly eight years President
Roosevelt has battled for democracy
and freedom, for their preservation
at home and abroad.
Both Germany and the United
States were shaken to the depths
by the crisis of 1882. Germany
met that crisis with dictatorship
and Hitler. The United States met
1t with democracy and Roosevelt.
Hitler believed in government by
a band of Nazi overlords, with
Hitler himself as the dictator at
the top. Roosevelt believed in Gov
ernment by the people and for the
people.
Hitler believed in reducing the
status of working men and women
to that of serfs. Roosevelt believed
in putting the common man first
improving his wages and working
Evening star., 1940-08-30
Text Of Wa||ace's Acceptance Speech

/ earlier than almost any one else
saw that the dominating world issue
was freedom and a higher standard
of living versus slavery and lower
| standard of living for all except the
Nazi governing class. Week after
week and year after year have sat
in cabinet meetings and heard the
complete accord between the Presi-
dent and Secretary Hull on this
issue when most Americans were
not aware of the terrible storm
cloud on the horizon.
President Kept on Telling
Truth as He Saw 1t.
Time after time the President
voiced the broadest possible warn
ings to the public. in an effort to stir
our people from their slumber. For
these efforts he was charged with
being a war-monger. But the Presi-
dent kept on telling the truth as he
saw it, and events have proved both
the sincerity of his warnings and
the accuracy of his Judgment.
Roosevelt has striven with greater
vigor than any other President to
build international good will, inter-
national trade and higher stand
ard of living. In these efforts Adolf
Hitler was stumbling block No. /.
Roosevelt's task was rendered
difficult enough by the opposition
of Hitler abroad. But his handicaps
were multiplied by continuous and
bitter partisan opposition at home.
The dominant, leadership of this
Republican opposition has never
understood, and has apparently been
unwilling to find out, what the rise
of Hitler meant to farmers, workers
and businessmen in the United
States. This blind leadership be-
lieved that the United States could
be prosperous, no matter what hap
peped tn E1lr0pe No matter what
Evening star., 1940-08-30

eral years ago. We now have nearly
twice as many airplanes as in 1888
and double the tonnage of fighting
ships afloat or under construction.
We have more than doubled our
Army. This is splendid start, but
1t is only a start. 1t will be pushed
until America is fully prepared to
defend herself against any emer-
gency.
Like the measures of economic ad-
justment, defense preparation also
met with short-sighted obstruction
ist tactics. Why build so many air.
planes? Why build another set of
locks at the Panama Canal? Why
spend Government money to store
up strategic war materials? Why
create Tennessee Valley Authority
to harness the power and water and
soil resources of a great region,
against a day of military need?
To some extent those interests
obstructing the national defense did
have their way. They caused ap-
preparations to be whitfield down,
and brought needless delays. The
T. v. A. was fought in Congress, in
the courts and in the press. Even
few weeks ago this opposition was
still trying to block the building of
one more T. V. A. dam, the power
from which is needed in producing
aluminium that is indispensable for
our airplanes. Fortunately that par
ticular opposition has been over
come. But of the SO votes cast
against this measure in the House
on July 30, every one was a Repub-
lican vote. Such resistance to our
military progress was encouraging to
Hitler, but 1t was definitely injurious
to our own welfare.
Now, at last, some of the Repub-
licans are beginning to see that the
Nation really is in danger. National
defense is going ahead, and the
whole country can give thanks that
the program is in such wise and
hands.
The total defense of modern war
Evening star., 1940-08-30

conditions and upholding in Law
the right of collective bargaining.
Hitler Believed In Dominating
People and Nations by Force.
Hitler believed in dominating both
individuals and nations by force
Roosevelt believed In the good
neighbor policy, among individuals
and among nations.
Hitler believed in war through
preparedness. Roosevelt believed in
peace through preparedness.
Hitler believed in barter deals, SO
as to fight his economic war pre-
liminary to military war. Roosevelt
believed in freer world trade and
a higher standard of living for all
nations.
Hitler believed that all freedom
must be crushed. Roosevelt believed
in freedom of speech, press and
religion-which we in America hold
dearer than life itself.
Adolf Hitler was the implacable
enemy of all democracy. Franklin
Roosevelt was its eager servant and
faithful defender before the whole
world
Tens of millions of Americans
shared the Roosevelt belief in 1888.
But not one in a million saw so
early and so clearly as he the world
shaking significance of the Hitler
doctrine.
Only Roosevelt had the unusual
combination of many months spent
as a boy in European countries, a
comprehensive knowledge of history,
experience as Assistant Secretary of
the Navy in the first World War,
access to the day-by-day informa-
ton brought in by the trained OBJ
servers in the State Department,
and wisdom to relate that informa-
ton to it's significance for America
Thus it was that Roosevelt,