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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-13
Tragedy in Spain
(New York T'imes)

The shadow of tragedy still darkens Spain, al though ten months have passed since the civil war ended The Vatican Secretarat of State this week placed the number of political prisoners in Spanish jails and concentration camps at 500000 men and women. This is staggering number for country one-sixth as populous as the United States We can visualize it better perhaps if we imagine three million political prisoners here.
 The Spaniards have endured such miseries in the last four years that can hardly expect them to know the meaning of forgiveness and reconcilia- tion The most reliable estimates place Spains death roll in the war-on the battlefronts at the hands of firing Squads-at 100000 both sides This again. translated into comparative Am erican figures would be the equivalent of million deaths in this country. So much mourning and bitterness, many shattered families and phaned children, too much for human compre- henson It has been blood bath more fearful than any other European nation has endured in our time, in the slaughter of the last World War.
 OutWardly Madrid is said to show much of it's old gayety these days. It would take more than and disasters to suppress the courage of the individual Spanard, especially of the younger gen. eraton. Nevertheless, this has been a desperately hard Winter and it has provided hard problems for the regime that is trying to rebuild an exhausted country. Food has been and prices high; if the middle class has been hit severely, the hard ships of the poor reported to be far worse General Franco's troubles increased by the fact that the Faange Espanol, the driving force behind his regime is anti-traditional movement that is not willing to rebuild simply by restoring the old order It is easy to understand why Spain has not taken sides in the present European war. She is too poor and too tired.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-13
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say, T wish to settle up my bill before I go." Say, T wish to pay tomit up) my bill."'
 Often Mispronounced: Indian. Pronounce indian, three syllables, and not ind-yan.
 Often Misspelled: Hoop Ca circle) Whoop Ca shout)
 Synonyms: Candid, frank, straight forward, impartial
 Word Study: use word three times and it is yours" Let US in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word: Gratuitous; given freely without claim or consideration. Pronounce first as in use; accent follows first u) Public charities for the gratuitous relief of distress, are pe- culiar to christianity '-Colton.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-13

man our Navy is the finest in the world. Our Army so far it is organized, is not surpassed in the excellence of it's intelligence and training. The quality of Army and Navy air forces is the envy of the world But this is not enough
 There remains the necessity of speeding the expansion of these forces In time of peace, even of dubious peace at present, we must prepare Today there is small hope that there will be a formal declaration of to warn us or that, as in 1917, shall have strong allies to bear the brunt of battle while take IA months to prepare to put single Division, ready to operate as an in- strunent of war, into the field
 If you will study the history of the United States from its very beginning you will find that has the Army been responsible directly indirectly for bringing about any of That is not the mission of the Army. The mission of the Army has been to restore peace to the people after they have lost it.
 The time to begin restoring the next peace is now. Preparation for national defense should be speeded. It is cheap precaution. nation well defended is nation which best avoid con- flict. nation best able to for itself is a nation best able to remain aloof from the troubles of warning states
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-13
THINK ABOUT NATIONAL DEFENSE

National Defense week, now in progress, lasts ten days That's not bit too long. Off and on, since the war clouds gathered over Europe, the American people have been giving some thought to their own nations state of preparedness. Now in National Defense week, between the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington we should all make a study of just what the United States needs to make it secure against the rest of the world.
 In Juneau the Reserve officers Association is heading up the observance of National Defense week This group of dozen reservists is one of three in the Territory the other chapters being at Anchorage and Fairbanks Altogether less than 50 men constitute the Alaska reserve in case of national emergency and the state of affairs in the Territory Is comparable to that everywhere in the United States. We haven't an Army, not real one that could get out and fight. All have is a front for an Army, shell that might become fighting force in six months a year. That's too long in an age of such Blitzkreigs as subdued Poland in three weeks and subjected Albania Czechoslovaka, Lthu- ania and Latvia without even a struggle.
 Twenty years ago, holding belief that we had just shared as victors in the that would end all wars and make democracy safe. pro ceeded to dismantle defense forces. The mili- tary machine forged in the World War signed to the scrap heap and the Army which rolled victorious through France reduced to the status of force hardly suitable for police needs at home
 In the succeeding years and as a further evil dence of our faith that victories had insured the life of the worlds democracies large part of our Navy was scrapped In 1922 naval supremacy sacrificed. In the effort to secure peace for the world through negotiation sank battleships while rival maritime powers scutted bueprints.
 At no time in our national history there fuller compliance with the traditional American view that the military establishment should be wholly subordnated to the civilian-wth the idea that the State Department is first line of defense. For F years there major naval construction and in the land forces there was an accompanying lack of zeal for the maintenance of our armed forces.
 And while the United States has continued to maintain a military establishment going high CT than 18th among the nations of the world must recall that in 45 countries about two thirds of the worlds land surface there have been scenes of revolution and revolt the 20 years of peace" since the end of the World War,
 In the past few years there has been improve ment in our forces. Ship for ship and for
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-13
Neutrals on the Spot
Cincinnati Enquirer)


 Every important maritime neutral in the world excepting the United States has lost one or more ships since the European war began The neutrals in Europe finding the waged by their neigh bors nearly costly if they themselves took part in hostilities.
 Italy's tax burden is almost identical with that of the beligerents Holland has lost her flower bulb industry. Denmark must either give up the valuable British market else accept British convoy for her ships and thereby invite punishment from Germany. Sweden soon will have to choose between openly helping Finland and the equally unpleasant prospect of common frontier with Soviet Russia
 Various Balkan states are similarly on the spot Italy is faring better than most courted from both sides and somewhat less adversely affected econom- caly by trade disruptions. But the Italians pre- pairing swiftly for war, conscious of the many ways by which she may be drawn in.
 This is the product of curious which is being fought by blockade instead of by infantry forces In their effort to break the German economy the British only closing the sea approaches to the Reich but also attempting to force all neutral bordering Germany to refuse sell war materials to her Germany in turn is using every device possible to expand her commerce through the Danube Valley, Scandinavia, the Low Countries and Italy.
 While the war remains one of rival blockades, it inevitable that the pressure neutral states will increase Most of them will be fortunate indeed if they not compelled to choose between the belligerents and cast their lot with one side.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-13
Microscopic '"The stars incline
 but do rot compel
WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY IA.

On this Saint Valentines Day Ve- nus smiles upon the planet earth. Benefic aspects dominate strongly. It Is a rule of opportunities, auspic- ious for netting strangers of oppo- site sex, helpful not only to young folk but to their elders. Widows should be fortunate under this sway ! Heart and Home: Under this con- i figuration household duties become plea n t pastime. It is day when mental vision reveals only the best traits of human nature and ohscures the ignoble Under the sway sudden romances blossom into lucky engagements, There is good luck for Inequalities and entertainments of many sorts. The theatres should profit.
 Business Affairs: There is prom ise for those who launch new enter prises today Merchants should prof it through expansion or changed methods. There is sign of promise for shipbuilding and for construc- i ton of airplanes in which novel in- ventions will be installed. Heavy de- mands for relief will be met gen. erously while this planetary govern ment prevails.
 National Issues: Public institu- tionS will come under investigation as the system of treating criminals is assailed by reformers critical of many modern methods of dealing with lawbreakers. Sweeping im- provements in the care of those who are unfortunate will be advocated.
 International Affairs: After tenn porary eclipse the League of Ma tions is again to command attention. Peace gestures will be many, but the stars warn of treachery and counsel almost sagacity as diplomats confer and statesmen outline plans t oend war. Extreme suffering is prognoSticated for soldiers. Casualty lists will spur efforts to end the European conflict. Chinese will face starvation in inland villages.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of advance ment and good fortune. Unexpected windfalls are indicated for women.
 Children born on this day will be lucky through life Successful marriages are indicated for these subjects of Aquarius and Saint Val entine.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-13

pickering, which I expect we will do after the primary, the Republican ticket should stand for some self government in Alaska"
 Candidates Speak
 Candidates for the Legislature who spoke at the banquet were Theodore Danielson, Virgil Newell, Grant Baldwin and Sigurd J. R. WallStedt.
 Wallstedt. apologizing for what he termed his first offense" in running for office, said: T have been peddling the bull for the past IS or 20 years and lost my girlish figure doing it. Win or lose, I want it understood I am White Re- publican and not a black one"
 Elton Engstrom, Chairman of the Republican Central Committee in Alaska, read telegram of greeting from Chairman John D. M. Hamil- ton of the Republican National com- mKtee.
 Message From Committeeman
 Henry Benson, Secretary of the Central committee, read a message from Republican National commit teeman E. A. Rasmussen of Skagway in which he warned of a ruthless tax program" about to be put into effect in Alaska by the Democrats.
 Other speakers were Ed Garnick and Mrs. Albert White, Republi- can National Committeewoman
 R. B. Lesher was toastmaster. Ronald Lister led community sing ing. The usfca program was furnished by Louis Anderson, plan ist, Ernest Ehler. tenor, accompan- jed by Ernest Oberg, and Stanley Tollofson, violinist, accompanied by Jean Rulaford.
 Seventy were seated in Percy's dining room and IS others dined in booths outside and listened to the program over a public address sys- tenn.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-13
M o D E R N E T TIE
 q
By Roberta Lss

Q. How should one ca, spaghetti or macaroni when it is served Ital- ian style?
 A. To avoid embarrassment or a mishap, it is better to break it with the fork, unless you are thoroughly experienced in the Italians manner of eating it.
 Q. Would it be all right for a girl who is engaged to be married to accept flowers or candy from another man?
 A. Yes. It would be very rude to refuse.
 Q. If you were introducing ex- President Hoover to someone, what title would you use?
 A. Introduce him simply as MT. Hoover e
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-13
OO YEARS AGO LO ntoa THE EAPhRE
FEBRUARY 13, 1920

FEBRUARY l3, lSZU Through the circumstances that high federal officials were working the previous night in their offices in the upper floors of the Federal Court House, together with the im- mediate response of firemen, was undoubtedly due the fact that the Court House this day was not in ashes.
 During the period of the quaran- tine only the circulating depart ment of the Juneau Public Library was to be open to the public, 1t was announced.
 Charles w. Titus, Superintendent of the Jualin mine, arrived in Ju- nea and was at the Gastineau Hotel. Grover and William Frame, sons of John w. Frmae, were passeng- CTS on the Alameda for Cordova.
 E. J. McKanna, former Juneau resident, who was in the automobile business in Yakima, arrived and was to be here for few days on legal business.
 E. R. Brenneman, United States Marshal for the Third Division, with headquarters at Valdez, was in Ju- neau for awhile.
 s. Zynda was passenger on the EStebeth bound for Sitka.
 Mrs M. HaSIan, who had been outside on trip, returned and was at the Gastineau Hotel.
 Weather: Highest, 34; Lowest, 33; Rain.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-13

under IckeS," Robertson said, and pleaded that mo more reservations be set aside in Alaska for Indians or for Slattery colonists from abroad.
 Alaska is no longer Indian coun- try" Robertson said. Tt is land where the white man should have equal rights-nobody but a New Dealer would seek to create reser- vations wherein different rights prevail for American citizens"
 Bitterly condemning "bureaucra cy' and increasing Ickes control over Alaska, Robertson pleaded Al askans must fight the Slattery re- port"
 Talk Plain English
 Robertson mentioned the state ment of Secretary Ickes condemning Alaska objection to the Slattery ref ugee colonization plan as "couched in incomprehensible phraseology, , shouting: We Alaskans talk plain English. If MT. Ickes says it is in- ccmprehensible phraseology, he is talking through his hat"
 Toastmaster Winn introduced four Republican candidates to the Ter ritorial House They were, Mildred Hermann, Donald Foster, William Paul Jr. and JayWilliams.
 Everett Nowell, prime mover in the organization of the Baranof Hotel dinner party for the Juneau Republican Club apart from the Percy's Cafe party of the Territorial Republican party, explained the dou ble dinner occasion in saying, We do not feel we have the right lead ership"
 Vote For Americanism Ed Metzgar, who assisted Howell in the dinner. arrangements, spoke briefly on introduction and urged return to Americanism" with both Democrats and Republicans going to the polls to display their pride in Americanism as opposed to other isms.
 Applause was frequent when Sec retary Ickes' name was assailed Smiles were evident when the Al bert White machine" were men, toned.
 
 Hit of the entertainment feature of the evening was Tony Del Santo little grade school lad who sat in the crowded Gold Room with his big piano accordion and did a re- ccarkab]e lob of music.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-13
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. C. Gordon

l. What is the meaning of the word Catholic?
 2. What successful general, after two terms as President of the U. S., made tour of the world?
 3. How many carats are there in pure gold?
 4. What is the name of the front teeth?
 5. Which state of the Union was named for Queen Elizabeth of Eng land?
 ANSWERS
 l. Universal, or general. ?. U. S. Grant.
 B. Twenty-four.
 4 InciSorS.
 5. Virginia, named for the "Vir- gin Queen
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-13
HELP AN ALASKAN
Telephone 713 or write The Alaska Territorial Employment Service

BARTENDER-LA = Age 29, married, high school graduate. Experienced as bartender in beer parlor. Also laborer. truck driver, and fireman. some mine experience. Willing to do anything. Call for ES 48.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-13
ATTENTION O.FS

Regular meeting of Juneau Chap ter No. ', Tuesday, & pm. Valen- tine card party and refreshments (Signed) LILLIAN G. WATSON.
 aoV. Secretary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-13
Htby v !
 Birthday

The Empire extends congratula- tions and best loishes today, their birthday annioersary, to the fol- lotoing:
 FEBRUARY 13. Mrs. James Drake Mrs. L. E. Iversen
 Harold Knight
 T. S. EvanSon
 Frank Carpenter
 Elizabeth Perkins
 Thomas Tyler
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-13

The importation of horned cat Cle from Scotland and Ireland into England was prohibited by law in 1863.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-13
ST. VALENTINES DAY
 CANDIES ON DISPLAY;
 BIG STOCK AT pEpCY'S

Hearts turn to candy on St. Valentines Day and that is exactly what is happening at Percy's this week. for the largest stock of Valentine candies in years is on display today.
 Van Duyn candies, sol dexclus- ively, in Juneau by Percy's will make the ideal gift for this seasons val entines. Have you purchased yours yet?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-13

Although he is characterized as a genius" by Edward Johnson, general manager of the Metropoli- tan Opera company, Erich Leins- dorf, 27-year-old senior conductor of the opera, has been the target of Wagnerian opera singers, in- cluding Lauritz Melchior and Kirs- ten Flagstad. Sum of the com plaints against Leinsdorf, who succeeded to the post upon the death of Arthur Bodanzlky, is that he has his own ideas of the tempo in which long-established arias
 should be played.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-13

The famous Drury Lane Thea ter in London was opened in 1896. It was originally called the The atre Royal.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-02-13
OPPOSITION HIT IN ADDRESS BY
 ALBERT WHITE
85 Republicans of Official Organization Meet
 at Perey's

'ContinrIec rum rage One)
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lCKE5 BLASTED
 AT REpUBLI(AN BARAN0F PARTY
Litt|e Comment Made as fo Perey's Territorial
 Group Meeting

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pickering, which I expect we will do after the primary, the Republican ticket should stand for some self government in Alaska
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-05-04
Big West Has Two Wells
Making 200 Bbl. Per Day.
Two Others Making 100 Bbl.

Acid applied to the lime wells field this
20Obarre wells and 100barre wells all pumping
flowing bringing competitions
which have shown 100 barrels better
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-05-04
PRICE WAR
On GASOLINE
BREAKS out

"A gasoline price war which
brought gasoline down to 20 cents
in Helena and Butte and to 1914
cents in Lewistown is now causing
losses to distributors and refiners,
with no promise of early settle
ment and the further danger OF
spreading to other cities. Com
munity stations which have been
selling below the normal structure
for several years were blamed for
the price cuts established by Con-
tinental Oil company. The Com
munity station in Butte, established
by Butte business men who protest
ed the price of gasoline, has been
selling approximately 20 OF all the
gasoline sold In the State of Mon
tana. A two-cent cut in Butte was
followed by a three-cent cut in
Helena. A highly competitive tank
car market is said to have cut re-
finery quotations a half cent per
gallon in recent months.
Gasloine prices in Great Falls
were cut one cent by Continental
on Thursday.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-05-04
ACID GIVES BIG WELLS At kelvin
PRODUCTION
LAGS BEHIND
OIL MARKET

Montana crude production AGAR
ran behind market demand during
the month of March, according tc
the monthly report of the Oil Con
servation Board, the production
shortage resulting in a drain OF
S4,19S barrels on storage oil. Al
the same time, storage oil is at
startlingly low levels.
Kelvin field produced 1853 bar
rels less than market demand in
NARROWER 1900 barrels per day
short of requirements. Cut Bank
ran 1882 barrels behind market
demand-nearly 1000 barrels per
day. Cat Creek ran over 1000
barrels behind market demand and
Pondera field alone produced slight
" more than crude sales.
Kelvin production in March was
145,729 barrels while Montana re-
timers used 1SO,93s barrels. 1t is
understood that the April refinery
consumption will greatly exceed
that in March, again biting into d.
minished stocks of storage oil. Re-
timers ended March with but 3d.
934 barrels of storage-less than
To-day supply.
Cut Bank crude moved into Wash
ington and Idaho at the rate OF
$500 barrels per day during March
as compared with less than 1000
barrels per day in February. In
creased shipments to Spokane are
expected upon completion of en-
1argement work now in progress
on the plant of the Inland Refining
Co, which will have a capacity OF
$500 barrels by the middle of sum
mer as compared with 1880 bar
rels per day at present.
Kevin storage is at its lowest
level in IA years. with a 53-day
supply, based on the March market
of 6.237 barrels per day. The daily
average production of Kelvin IN
March was approximately 400
barrels per day. Cut Bank had
daily average production OF approx
mately 10000 barrels and market
from 1900 barrels per day, In
March. Cut Bank has 619,218 bar
rels Of storage gilmore than half
of the storage oil in the state, yet
enough for less than so days OF
average March market demand.
Crude oil imports from Wyoming
continued about the same in March.
totaling 176,052 barrels. Imports
exceeded exports by about $4,000
barrels.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-05-04
SPOKANE PIPELINE
PROJECT ABANDONED

All plans for the construction OF
a pipeline from Cut Bank to SpoI
kane have been abandoned, accord
ing to statement of d. F. Gersten-
berger, general manager OF Inland
Refineries at Spokane. made to the
Montana Oil & Mining Journal
The granting OF an 1S-cent rate
from Cut Bank to Spokane means
the abandonment of a pipeline pro-
ject, he said.
THE Hillyard plant is now OPP
Grating at the rate of 1000 barrels
OF crude daily or eight cars he
said This can be stepped up to
5000 barrels as the plant now
stands and, with some small addi-
tons to the cracking unit. can be
increased to 1000"
The lowered rates, he declared
means a great stride for the oil
refining industry in Spokane and
the development Of the Montana
fields" and the lowered rail rates
places the Spokane refining industry
under new schedule. set up on
competitive basis with California