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The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
CaInery Workers
 Leave Seattle For North ADr.28
lBy Associated #Press)

SEATTLE, April 12 - As nego- tiations continued between the can nery workers union and the canned salmon industry. announcement was made by officials of Local No. [. that the first eannery workers will leave for Alaska on April 2S. al- though no definite contract has been signed. Twenty one men will be shipped to Shephards eannery oper- ations near Cordova on a retroactive agreement. Under the agreement wages and hours negotiated for in the 1940 contract would be effective from the time the mems present wages start. If no new agreement is signed, the 1939 contract would be effective from the time the mems present wages start. If no new agreement is signed, the 1889 con- tract is effective. Reason for send ing the men north is to prevent delay in starting cannery operations.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
ABANDON OPERATIONS
 AT KARLUK THIS SEASON

SAN FRANCISCO, April 12 - spokesmen for the Alaska Salmon In- dustry, Inc. announced today the abandonment for this season of Kar- lux because of the inability to reach agreements with union workmen.
 Employers continued negotiations with the Alaska cannery Workers Union and associated groups in ef- forts to complete contracts in time for the season at the Chignik plants.
 George R. Anderson, attorney for the eannery workers. said the issues could be settled in half an hour if the Alaska Packers themselves would negotiate with us. They are dealing through attorneys who do not have power to make agreements. All they say is nO.'
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
PARTIAL AGREEMENT REACHED AT SEASON
 WAGE NEGOTIATIONS

Negotiations on fishing season agreements between the Cannery Workers Auxiliary Union and the Canned Salmon Industry, represent ed by W. c. Arnold, have been go- ing on for the past week in Ketch- ikan and so far the committees for both parties have agreed to several clauses of the agreements but they are far from finished, according to a message to The Sentinel from John Stevenson of Wrangell, Secretary of the Alaska Salmon Purse Seiners Union. Stevenson reported that every thing so far has been running along smoothly but there were several controversial matters yet to be agreed upon.
 Mrs. Marjorie Binkley of Wran- gell is representing the eannery workers at the Ketchikan confer ences. Stevenson is representing the purse seiners at negotiations for season agreements
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
GERMANS CLAIM
 BERGEN CAPTURED

BERLIN, April 12 - The Ger mans claimed Friday they had captured at Bergen, Norway, five British ships loaded with war sup plies sent to that port on pretense of being for the Films but actually to arm Britons. They said the cap ture proved Britain meant to invade Norway. They also said German bombers badly damaged a British airplane carrier in the North Sea. that two more British destroyers had been sunk and that supplies and men were flowing to Norway with out hindrance They added 50 new United States fighting planes had been found unassembled at Oslo and they would be studied for possible information on construction.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
Brief Summary
 Of Latest Moves
 In War TheateT

Briefly, here's the action that has taken place in the Euro pean war during the week to date:
 Last week end saw Germany move into Denmark and by Monday night the occupation was complete. The Danes offer ed no resistance. German state ment was that Denmark would be returned intact at the close of hostilities.
 Hardly had German Oeoupa- ton of Denmark became known to the world when Germany moved toward Norway after de- hvering an ultimatum that if she was not permitted free reign of the Norwegian coast Norway could expect to be at- tackled. Norway resisted. Bombs started falling on Oslo.
 Great Britain rushed addi- tiOnal forces into Norwegian waters, backing up its blockade of Germany. Flanked by the French, they challenged the German advance into Norway. Result. One of the greatest na- val battles in history is raging from the Skaggerak between Denmark and south Norway to far above the Arctic circle on the Norwegian coast. Germany is advancing northward by plane, sea and land. Britain IS attacking heavily at sea and at- tempting to land troops in seg- eral places in Norway.
 In the meantime, Italy has called an additional million men to the cOlors as war ap- pears to be spreading to the Balkans where the Danube river already has been put under mil itary control by Roumania and Yukoslavia on German demand.
 France is preparing for an off, fensive on the Western Front.
 Sweden appears certain to be drawn into the struggle in Scandinavia and is now confer ring with German commanders.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
CANNERY WORKERS
 ASK CLOSED SHOP MEETING REVEALS

Joint meeting of the Alaska Sal mon Purse Seiners Union, the Alaska Trollers Association and the Can nery Workers Auxiliary Union was held Wednesday night in the A. F. of L. hall at which time aims and purposes of the organizations were outlined. Speakers included Charles Cole, President of the Trollers As- Lawrence Meyers, organ izer and representative of the Sea- farers International and Frank Johnson of Rake, who is working with Meyers in organization work through the Southeast.
 It was brought out, agent James Cauley reported, that the cannery workers are demanding a closed shop at the negotiations in Ketchi- kan and the closed shop also is the aim of the seiners. There was a large attendance.
 Meyers and Johnson arrived here this week after visiting several oth- CT towns in the Southeast.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
ASSOCIATED PRESS
 CARRIES NEWS OF
 P0TLATCH TO WORLD

News of WrangelTs Potlatch and the colorful ceremonies on which 1t is based was carried throughout the nation through the facilities of the Associated Press, the Worlds larg- est news gathering organization of which The Sentinel Is a member. Thousands of editors from Atlantic to Pacific and from Mexico to north ern Alaska were able to tell their millions of readers of this colorful event of the north as the result of Associated Press coverage.
 Due to the Associated Press' thor ough and accurate coverage, these same editors are now presenting to their readers pictures of Chief-elect Kudanake and other graphic scenes depicting the things to be seen at the Potlatch. The Associated Press is first and accurate. If it's an AP dispatch you can depend on it. Y0nTR find them ia the ssRtf2el.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
TWO PRISONERS
 ESCAPE FROM
 MIG NEIL ISLAND

TACOMA, April 12 - Working on the belief that two convicted Los Angeles bank robbers who escaped from McNeils Island Federal prison late yesterday had reached the mainland a half mile away during the night, police, sheriffs and their deputies of neighboring counties joined a search posse today. Be- tween 50 and 75 men are searching the Island and adjoining country.
 The fugitives are Arnold Kyle 29, received at the prison in June, and Jospeh Cretzer, described as the na- tion's No. 1 bank robber who par ticipated in eight such crimes, who was received at the prison In Feb ruary. Both are under 25-year sen tence. They escaped by climbing in- to a delivery truck and speeding through the gate as the guard fired oA thsn-
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
CHURCHILL GIVES
 REPORT ON WAR
 IN NORWAY AREA

LONDON, April 12-Navy Minis ter Winston Churchill gave the House of Commons the first connect ed story of fighting since Monday in his address yesterday. He said the British had not retaken any Nor wegian ports occupied by the Ger mans but that IS German ships in- cluding more than half the German ~rniser force had been sunk. He al- so detailed a running fight between the mighty British battle cruiser Renown and the German battleship Ripper which he said escaped under cover of a smoke screen after being heavily damaged.
 In another engagement Churchill said the British destroyers Gurkha and Glow Worm had been sunk while the destroyer Zulu sank Ger man submarine. He said the battle ship Rodney and the cruiser Aurora had been struck by bombs but were still in condition to fight.
 Churchill told the House of Com mons the invasion by Germany of Norway would actually aid the Bri- tish by permitting them to break the flow of supplies to Germany through Norwegian waters. He said the Germans made a mistake when they sent their ships out of sheltered harbors in the face of vastly stronger British fleet and the very recklessness may be the prelude to far larger events on land" He said Hitler gained nothing by the inyas ion except another exercise of bru tai lust of unbelievable power.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
ATTEMPT MADE ON
 NORWEGIAN CAPITAL

STOCKHOLM, April 12-Reports received here are that the outer for tresses of Oslo are still in Norwegian hands. British forces claimed Ger man troops led by the military att tache of the German legation at Os- To advanced on the temporary cap ital at Hamar in an attempt to cap ture members of parliament but were turned back by hastily armed civilians at a barrieade just outside the city. There were also reports that the Germans had tried to es- cape from Norvik into Sweden by rail but that the Norwegians blew up the railroad. Norwegian reports said Germany had sent 5000 masons into Norway to build new fortifica- tions. Berlin claimed sailors from sunken German ships were manning coast defenses abandoned by the NorWegians The Norwegian com mander of Bergen said the port had been recaptured from the Germans.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
KETCHIKAN ELKS
 BRINGING BIG
 SHOW SATURDAY

Local townsfolk, who enjoy a good show spiced with many hearty laughs, will be pleased to learn that Wrangell is being favored to witness a gala performance or the Ketchi- kan Elks Minstrel Show on Satur- day evening at the A.N.B. Hall.
 Dr. NJ. Carlson, who wrote and directed the performance which met with thunderous approval at two ketchikan shoWings last Wel, wired up on Thursday morning, stating that they would bring up their troupe Of fifty entertainers, stage the entertainment, and turn the net proceeds over to the Charity Fund of the local lodge. Dr. Ellis, whose many talents are widely known and admired, is in charge of the music on the program.
 4 meeting was immediately called by Exalted Ruler Frank Winston, at which time it was decided to accept this kind of offer, make all arrange ments for the evening, and invite Petersburg over to share our good fortune.
 After Minstrel Show, which be- gins at $500 p. m., the floor will be placed in excellent condition for a big dance, featuring Walter BidwelI and his orchestra. As someone aptly put it- there's fun to be had and we're going to have it"i
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
INDIAN PAINTERS PALLET
 FOUND ON SHAKES ISLAND

small painters stone, or pallet, about 10 inches in circumference, was found on Shakes Island this week by workmen. It was used by Indian painters in painting their totems, according to authorities. Like the many other curios found on the island, it is being preserved and will form the basis of an ex- hibit by the government at the Shakes community house when com- pleted. Andrew Frederickson this week turned in an Indian adz found in 1886 on Hamm Island. It will be included in the collection.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
GONzAGA UNIV.
 QUARTET HERE FOR POTLATCH

Ganzaga University quartet mem bers of Spokane are planning a tour of Alaska that may bring them to Wrangel for the dedication of the catholic church on Sunday, June End and for the Potlatch on June 3rd.
 Mr. Lyle Moore, director Of the music department is arranging the trip for this quartet that be has taught for four years. This is the last year that these four boys will sing together. They have had au enviable record, singing in concerts over a very wide area of places and on the radio including one appear ance with their fellow Alumnus Bling" Crosby on the music hall program.
 The members of the quartet are: Gordon Merwin, Thomas Skeffing- ton, Walford Nelson and David Hui ford. The aceompanist is Carl Mill ton.
 The aecompanist could give a re- cital alone that would be sufficient for one program. Thomas Skeffing- ton, Spokane's popular tenor, and David Hufford, Baritone, will each sing groups Of songs. The quartet has an almost endless repertoire.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
GEORGE MORAN BACK
 ON SIGNAL CORPS JOB
 IN SEATTLE STATION

Sergeant George Moran, formerly perator-in-charge at the Signal Corps here, is now back on duty in the Seattle office of the Signal Corps, according to informa- tion received by James Simmons of the Signal Corps office here. Moran left here several weeks ago with Mrs. Moran for San Francisco, where he entered Letterman Gen eral Hospital for medical treatment following a long illness. He is now reported much improved and sta tioned in Seattle.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
NAVY SPEEDING CONSTRUCTION OF
 NEW WARSHIPS

WASHINGTON, April 12-As Eu- ropes war blazed to it's fiercest heights today, the Franco-British Allies got the long sought Ego a. heado sign for the purchase of an armada of the latest type American fighting planes. Simultaneously, the navy, with an eye on the explosive situation in Europe, decided to ex- pedite the construction of 10 new warships without delay. In Congress appeared against the pro- posed reduction in the fleet building program.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
Naval Battle Raging
 Over German Attempt
 To Invade Scandinavia
(By# Associated Press)

One of the greatest sea battles in history still thundered across the far flung waters of the North Sea today, it's outcome so far shrouded in cannon smoke.
 One fact appeared probable. that TrOndheim on the island-dotted coast of Norway might become the tell-tale battle-ground where German hopes in her lightning Scandinavian adventure would be fulfilled or crushed. Neutral experts in London picked the deep SO-mile long Trond- helm fiord as the most logical start ing place for the Allied drive to oust the Germans from Norway.
 In Berlin the German high com mand declared air raids by British planes and attacks by light naval forces on Trondheim were repulsed.
 In Stockholm 1t was reported that five German warships, including one of the pocket battleships, were guarding the fjord against British attacks by sea and air A force of about 1,200 Germans Is holding Trondheim mine in an apparent ef- fort to break assault by any Bri- tish landing force.
 The British air ministry reported Royal air force fliers blew up a German vessel in a raid on a Nazi transport supply convoy.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
Americans To
 Be Evacuated
 From Scandinavia
-lBv Associate. .Pressl

WASHINGTON, April 12 = The State Department announced that 1t had authorized the removal from Norway, sweden and Denmark of all Americans wishing to return to the United States. The Department decided To remove those wishing to go overland on a route through Germany to Genoa, Italy, for en- barkation there on American ships IL was said American ship owners have given assurance of their coop eration. The Department communi- cated with the German government to obtain transit permission. An of Iieial said the department did not believe there would be any question about giving it.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
SPORTSMEN TO ORGANIZE MONDAY
 AT ELKS HALL

Organization of the Wrangell Sportsmen's Association will be held at 7:30 Monday evening in the Elks hall. 1t is announced by Fred Han ford, one of the leaders of the move ment. More than 30 have now signed up for the association and all of them as well as others interested are asked to be on hand Monday night when officers will be elected and the permanent organization formed Every one interested in per petuation of wild life and improv- ing seasons and conditions generally are urged to be present
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
KNOW HOW TO FIND GOLD?
 HERE'S CHANGE TO LEARN

A mining course, with H. c. Will cox as instructor and under the di- rection of the University of Alaska Extension service, opened last We'd nesday evening at 7:3O p. m. in the City Library
 This course is given free of charge to all residents of Alaska who are interested in increasing their know ledge of minerals and mining in the country. The classes are open to all and not confined to the male sex alone. MT. Wilcox says in all his classes in the various towns many of his most ardent students were women. This was especially so in Ketchikan where many of the local teachers took the course. The only expense to the student is S1.39 for complete equipment furnished at cost by the University. Mir. Wilcox has found his students to range from old time prospectors to young high school lads. Lessons cover geol- ogy, mining, ore deposits and prac- tice in mineral identification, and are for the duration of five weeks.
 This is the fifth year such courses have been given throughout the Ter ritory and in the first four years 2,352 persons were enrolled. Those already registered here for the pres ent term are Warren Gartley, Jack Urata, Lloyd Benjamin and Rodney Hunting.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
French Prepare For Offensive On
 Western Front
CBy= Associated Press)

PARIS, April 12 - All French army leaves were cancelled Thurs day after Permier Reynaud told the Chamber of Deputies there were very clear indications of German preparations for an offensive on the western front. Reynaud said Hitler had made a strategical error in in- yading Scandinavia and that he ap- parently expected to find another passive Austria instead of Nor Wegian resistance.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
CANADA DENIES INTERFERENCE IN
 U. s. POLICIES

OTTAWA, April 12-Prime Min ister Mackenzie King issued a for nal statement today declaring the Canadian government has no thought of attempting to intervene directly or indirectly in affairs or policies of the United States.,,
 Gordon Connant, Ontario provin- cial attorney general, recently said Canada should do everything in It's power to secure active participation by the United States on the side of the AIIies-
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
COMPENSATION
 MAN COMING TO
 GIVE INFORMATION

William Wrede of the Alaska Un- employment Compensation Commis- sion will arrive in Wrangell on the North Sea from Juneau and will answer inquiries of claimants for unemployment compensation, &C., cording to a radio message today from Director Walter P. Sharpe of the Compensation Commission to James B. Cauley. Mrs. Wrede will be available at the wrangen HGteI.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
WRANGELL GETS FINE IMPOSED ON
 DIAMOND k CO

WASHINGTON, April 12 - The Senate today passed and sent to the White House a bill authorizing transfer To the city treasurer of Alaska, s6,0g2, a tine i'm posed by the Federal court of the Territory on the Diamond k Com pany which had failed to pay that amount in license taxes and eonse- quently had been fined.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
REPORT BRITISH THREAT TO LOMBARD OSLO

STOCKHOLM, April-Reports that the British had theatened to bom- bard Oslo if the Germans did not leave it, have not been confirmed. Late information said the only Bri- tish ships in the harbor were Bri- tish submarines which challenged the Germans breaking through a mine carrier defense line.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
DANUBE TRAFFIC UNDER MILITARY CONTROL

BUCHAREST, April 12-Rumania and fugoslavia have agreed to put Danube river traffic under military control thereby utilizing river men who had been paid by the British not to aid the supply of war ma terials and food to Germany. It was reported Bulgaria might establish similar control demanded by the Germans.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
SPREAD OF WAR TO
 BALKANS FEARED

ISTANBUL, April l2 - The AZ lied army in the Near East asked Paris and London to send reinforce ments and supplies in case the war spread to the Balkans in the near future Officials ordered the press to cease it's bitter attacks on Ger many.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
DENIALS COME
 THICK AND FAST

PARIS, April 12 - The French denied a report of damage to their battleships Foeh and Dunkerque, while in Berlin the German govern ment denied the battleship Gneise- nau and the liner Bremen had been damaged.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
REPORT GERMANS HOLDING BERGEN ACTRESSES

STOCKHOLM, April 12 - Re- ports received here today said the town of Bergen was in Norwegian hands but that the Germans held the fortresses at the harbor entrance late last night.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
GERMAN PLANE LOSS PLACED AT 65

LONDON, April 12 The air ministry announced 19 German planes had been shot down since Sunday while the British had lost six planes in the same period. They said the total German losses for the war were 65 blanca
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
BRITISH TAKE OVER DANISH ISLANDS

LONDON, April 12 The British announced they were occupying the Danish Farve islands between Nor way and Iceland but would return them to Denmark at the close of the war.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
BATTLE FAR INTO
 NIGHT OFF NORWAY

AMSTERDAM, April 12 - Land. sea and air fighting continued through Friday in the new war area of Norway with the Allies claiming IT German ships had been
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The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12
NEW SIGNS GOING UP
 OUT ALONG HIGHWAY

Dress up is under way out along the highway. Maintenance Supervi- sor Chet Steear of the Federal Roads administration is erecting new mile posts and section posts along the road and on each side of Wrangell Institute bright yellow "Go Slow signs are being put up.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12

At Valdez, E. J. Egan was re- elected Mayor and W. A. Eagan, A. R. Lyle and Ed Barnett were named to the town council.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1940-04-12

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