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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-28
Move Believed 10 Indicate Attempted Invasion of
 British Isles Nedrs
THRUST, SUB ATTACK
 MAY COME TOGETHER
German Command Claims Many English Ships
 Sunk or Damaged
tBy ASSOCIATED PREssl

Unconfirmed reports are given out today that Germany is removing the French population from the English Channel coast and clearing a 22- mile strip from the coast to the in- land.
 Some quarters declare this move indicates final preparations for the attempt to invade the British Isles.
 The reports received said the re- moval of the French population be- gan the middle Of this month.
 It is considered possible that the long heralded thrust across the Eng lish Channel might coincide with the opening of the vast new German EU-Boat offensive Hitler has declared he will unleash during March
 The German High Command de- clared today that Nazi warplanes are already taking heavy toll of British shipping, sinking or damag- ing 28 vessels. totaling l46,000 tons during the past two days. This is in a d d ton, the High Command claims, to 22,000 tons of British ship ping sent to the bottom by Nazi submarines.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-28
ALFONSO, FORMER KING OF SPAIN, pASSEAWAY
 INR0ME;; HEART ATTACK

ROME, Feb. 28-Alfonso XIII, aged 54, former Monarch of Spain, died at 11:50 o'clock this forenoon in his hotel room. Rome has been his home since his exile decade ago
 Alfonso suffered a series of heart attacks beginning February 13. He had been sitting in chair for the past seven days, too weak to be placed in bed. His mind was lucid and he was cheerful until the last.
 At his side when he died was his Queen Victoria from whom he was estranged for many years, his son, designated heir to the Span ish throne, Don Juan; another son Don Jaime. his daughter Bea- trice. three doctors and a Span ish Jesuit priest, Padre Ulpiano Lopez. who administered the last rites on February p when death seemed inevitable.
 Another daughter, Maria Cris-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-28
By EDDY GILMORE -A AP Feature Service

LONDON She has q room 1T swank hotel, but she doesn { sleep there much
 She's so busy in the slums. help ing poor families during and after air raids, it's more convenient just to sleep at Paddys Goose.
 Dock workers call her the Queen of the Shelters" though her real name is Lady Mary Irene Ravens dale, and her father once was Viceroy of India.
 Forty -five-year-old Lady Ravens dale moved to the dock district after her home was bombed early in the war.
 Paddy's Goose, where she spends the nights except when there's nc bombing, is a notorious pub. She spends plenty of her own money there on cocoa, tea and sandwiches for the homeless.
 Twenty bombs have fallen with in 50 yards of the Goose" and the windows have been blasted out oi rooms where Lady Ravensdale and her homeless friends were sleeping.
 Lady Ravensdale shudders at the suggestion she is doing anything heroic. She explains:
 Its just job. After all I've lost only a home. I know plenty who've lost whole families"
 She knows hundreds of dock people by their first names. On a trip with her one sees she's just like one of them She is never patronizing and never puts on a social worker air. Her food is the food she distributes among others
 She is pretty, but she dresses simply.
 When the poor complain about shelter conditions, she gets things done, because she knows where to go for remedial action
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-28
British Officer
 Suicides
Young Lieutenant vereker Found Dead with Serv-
 ice Pistol in Hand

LONDON, Feb 28.--Lieut. Charles Standish Vereker, 29, only son and heir Of Lord Gort. former Commando CT of the British Expeditionary force on the Continent, was found dead yesterday in a village in southern England with a service pistol in his hand.
 It is disclosed that the body of the young Lieutenant was found in the village of Corfe. No clue is given as to the cause for taking his life.
 Lieut. Vereker was one of the last officers to be removed from Dlm- kerque during the British withdraw al from there last June
 The Lieutenant's father is now Inspector General for forces in train ing and aide dc camp to King George.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-28
By JACK sTINNETT

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S. - Why all the fuss about magnesium, any way?
 The Federal government has be- gun antitrust actions against sev- eral big corporations, alleging they conspired to keep prices up and pooled patents to keep others from manufacturing magnesium.
 If you ask what difference that makes. you will get an answer from defense executives who will say it makes plenty of difference.
 What is it?
 If Dad had to hold your nose while mother poured a dose of epson salts down your gullet when you were young, you know something about it. Epson salts are sulphate of magnesium.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-28

tinar was summoned from Turin but she was unable to reach Rome. She is expecting a child
 Don Juan, named heir to the Spanish throne, served four years in the English Navy. He speaks English fluently.
 Personal Courage
 Personal courage, made plain when numerous attempts were made to assassinate him, plus un- yielding insistence on his royal prerogative. marked Alfonso XIII both as ruler of Spain and as an exile.
 Literally born to the crown on March IT, 18S6-he was the pos thumous son of Alfonso XII-he was under the regency of his mother, Queen Maria Cristina uh- til his 18th birthday Then he ascended a throne restored only since his sire had taken it at the same age after years of bloody wars between Bourbons and Carl ists. followed by brief and quar- relsome republican regime.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-28

WASHINGTON-T Washington Merry -Go-Round recently revealed how the Japanese had moved quiet ly within striking distance of the Dutch East Indies and Singapore and how the U. s. Government had failed to provide for American smelling of Bolivian tin to replace tin from the South Pacific.
 Today let us see what has been done to protect national defense and U. s. industry in case another vital material, rubber. is shut off from the Dutch East Indies.
 As early as last June, Roosevelt requested a study of synthetic rub Der. in case of trouble in the Indies. And as early as July l3, Edward Stettinius in charge of defense raw materials, announced Tt is expect ed before the month is over plan of synthetic rubber production will have been worked out which will eliminate our dependence on im- ports"
 But seven months have passed since then and still no government step to aid the production of syn thetic rubber.
 DuPonts are making some, also Goodrich, Phillips Petroleum and Standard Oil of Louisiana. But the production of all three companies will total only 10000 tons whereas the United States consumes in one year 600, 900 tons of rubber.
 Meanwhile reserve stocks are be- ing imported very slowly and will total 430,O00 tons by August, 1941-- compared with a years use of 600,- GOO.
 Meanwhile also Defense Commis- sioner Stettinius is almost tearing his hair over the ponderous patience of Federal Loan Administrator Jesse Jones. For the Defense Commission has asked Jesse to give subsidy to promote synthetic rubber, and Jesse so far has not acted.
 In October lessee said that the REC might construct a government synthetic rubber plant. But in Janu- arv he said he had shifted back to
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-28
FRENCH IGNORE
 DEMAND
Indo China Fails fo Re- spond 10 UItimdtum
 Issued by Japan

TOKYO, Feb. 28.-Japan's ulti- matum to the French that they agree to yield to Thailand large areas of Indo-C China, including the provinces of Cambodia and Laos, or suffer "fcrceful actions" by Japanese arm ed forces. expired this morning with out any reply being received.
 Authoritative sources said the Jap anese Foreign Office is planning an extraordinary conference with key officials today at which the Indo- China peace conference delegates will be asked for an explanation why the French have not replied to the ultimatum
 The nature of future Japanese action, it is said. will depend upon an analysis of the French explana- tion.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-28
M 0 VIE
 AWARDS

HOLLYWOOD. Cal, Feb. 28.-At the annual banquet last night of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. the annual awards were made.
 The first choice for the feature of the year is "Rebecca." This pro- duction stars Joan Fontaine and Laurence Olivier.
 Ginger Rogers gave the best per- formance for the character Kitty Foyle"
 As the outstanding actor, James Stewart was chosen for his part in Philadelphia Story"
 Walter Brennan, veteran actor was decided to be the best male supporting star for his part in the "Westerner" and Jane Darwell for her character part in The Grapes of Wrath"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-28
STEAMSHIP
 RATES ARE
 UP AGAIN
Valuations for Tariff Pur- poses Proposed by Ex-
 aminer John Russell

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28.-Valua- tions for rate making purposes of the properties of the three steam ship companies operating between Puget Sound and ports in Alaska, is proposed by the Maritime Com mission Examiner who also recom- mended flair rate return not exceeding 7ts percent.
 Examiner John Russell, of the Maritime Commission, proposed the following valuations for rate making purposes:
 Alaska Steamship Company, $6.- 875 ,O00.
 Northland transportation Con- pany. $l,e75,0o0.
 i Santa Ara Steamship Company, $285 ,O00
 Investigation of the valuation of the properties of the three com panies grew out of the freight rate increases the Commission allowed in effect last May 28. In allowing the increases to go into effect however the Commission required the companies to keep detailed record showing increases in rates collected 10 be able to refund the amount of the increases should the Commission find them unjustitied Examiner Russell said tho pres- ent records are not sufficient to pass upon reasonable rates and the companies were requested recently to submit data to permit Of the analysis of the l940 operations but counsels for the companies declined to comply with the request, con tending the rates should be passed upon on the basis of the records at the close of the hearing in Oc- tober, l940.
 Examiner Russell said: "Such contention is untenable in the cases" and he recommended the Commissions report be kept open until the companies submitted the requested data.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-28
TWO ElECTRAs
 ARE IN TODAY

Two PAA Electras were sched- uled to land from Fairbanks this afternoon shortly after the arrival of the new Lockheed Lodestar from Seattle.
 Aboard one Electra are MT. and Mrs, W. J. Murphy. the only pas sengers carried on the two flights.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-28
MRS. SAMPLES LEAVES

Mrs. G. w. Samples left for the States aboard the Mount Mckinley and may remain south for several months.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-28
JESTA ZIMMERMAN IS
 ON KETCHIKAN VISIT

To visit relatives in Ketchikan. Mrs. Jesta Zimmerman sailed for the First City on the Mount Mc- kinley today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-28

Americas oldest COW is the Hol- stein, Its forefathers came over with the Dutch.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-28
BIG FUSS BEING MADE NOW OVER MAGNESIUM;
 GOVERNMENT E ACTING

Don't let memories of a vile taste prejudice you against mag nesium, though. Magnesium is ex- psctcd to have d mighty impor- tant part in making better fight ing airplanes possible.
 Magnesium has one property that makes it the darling of the airplane designers. It is the light est metal known to science.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-28
IT'S ENTERTAINMENT

Magnesium is temperamental Metallurgists are just lately begin hing to overlook its bad habits and appreciate it's good qualities.
 It can't stand to be lone some. Pure metallic magnesium doesn't exist in nature. It's always in combination with some other
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-07
Pat O'Brien Seeks
Floyd Gibbons Role
Fox to Film Life
of Famed War
Reporter
RL-ouEIIA aPARSeAS

HOLLYWOOD. Feb 7.-One Of
the best reporters that ever lived
was FLOYD GihbonS-and one of
the finest men l covered many a
story win hlm durng my early
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-07
Noel Carter
"Opens at National

TITIAN-HAIRED Noel Carter.
whose ability as a dancer and
actress won her a starring role
in the London production of
"HellZapoppin. is most dazzling
of the Dazzling Cuues" at the Ma
tional Theater this week. Heading
a new company of all-traveling
burleSque artists, Miss Carter sets
the pace aided by Pat Paige, Bon
Bonnie and June Cox.
Veteran comedy partners. Bin
der and Rosen, combine their tai
ents for making people laugh with
those of comedian Billy Wallace
and straightman James Y. Fran
els. Young Billy Crooks sings and
plays the juvenile leads and a
chorus of 10 glamour girls rounds
out the revue. Gerard and Law
renee offer ballroom interprefa-
tions as an added attraction. A
gala midnight performance IS Of
fered each Saturday.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-07
Coast Ballet Giues
2 Engaging Works
BY GEORGE wEIswAssER

TWO CAPTIVATING works
were offered by the San Fran
cisco Opera Ballet last night in
the Masonic Auditorium. There
was a large audience and it re-
ceived the sincere and engaging
Tefforts OF The dancers With great
deal of enthusiasm.
The choreography for both pro-
auctions was done by William
Christensen, art director of the
organization. and he produced an
excellent piece of work in both.
The first was a revival of De-
libes' "Coppelia" with its eigh-
teenth century setting and youth
full spirits. 1t is in three acts, has
an easily comprehended plot and is
well integrated despite host of
advertisements, two or three of
which can well be deleted for the
sake of brevity.
The role of Swanhilda, the i'm
petuous peasant girl who becomes
jealous of a life-siZed doll in the
toy shop of the sorcerer Copellius,
was portrayed by Janet Reed, and
she is eminently well suited for the
part. She is lovely to look at, plays
with charm and grace and dances
and mines with both technical
excellence and feeling. Mr.. Chris
Jensen was the Franz and Earl
Higgins the Doctor Coppelius. The
ensemble was in particularly good
form and its members appeared to
have their hearts in their per-
lformances.
The second production, "In
Vienna" was in two scenes and
has as its inspiration the music of
Johann Strauss. 1t is gay and
amusing work without much of a
plot and with few pretensions to
stability. The music and some low
comedy prop it up and make a
pleasant contrast to the more Wig
Iorous and dramatic 'Coppelia.
Miss Reed here again pirouettes
beautifully, Mr. higgins is comieal
as bewildered waiter, and a trio
of self-appointed guardians OF
public morals in bustles clashes
with quartet of can-can dancers
to heighten the comedy.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-07
VILLAIN Still Pursued Her.
Hilarious Film at Cinema

The movie version of the popular
melodrama of the early 1905
THE Fallen Saved" opened at the
Cinema Theater yesterday under
the title THE Villain Still Pur-
sued Her" This story, which at
one time was serious drama. now
becomes a comedy. aided by the
principals, ..hamming' of theiF
roles.
Alan Mowbray is cast as the I'M
scrupulous villain whose dastardly
deeds lead the hero to the brink OF
ruin through drink. Richard Crom-
well portrays the hero who leaves
his family and almost loses his for
tune, while Anita Louise is seen as
his faithful wife.
1t is through the efforts of the
reformer. Hugh Hubert, and his
Healy cure for inebriates, that
justice triumphs over evil and foils
the villains plans.
Buster Keaton. Joyce Compton
and Billy Gilbert are also in the
cast. a.
Here is a chance for the audi
ence to take part in the show for
they are invited to hiss the villain
and cheer the hero.
A dramatic romance of Holly
wood STUNT men. I'm Still Alive, ~
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-07
Rejects Option

From a most reliable source I
hear that Metro did NOT take up
their option on Katie Hepburn,
due 80 days after the release of
philadelphia Story" in spite of
the fact she Das such sense
ton. The contract contained
conditions that Uere said TO be
prohibitipe-katis- wanted-
set the date when picture
Uouid be made so that she
would be entirely free TO take a
stage engagement If the right
one came along.
Metro felt that other stars
Uouid demand the same priv
Heges. Carson kanin, who UiH
probably wed Katie one Of these
days When she gets around TO
At, is trying TO find story for
her so that he can direct her.
Naturally Metro did as much for
Katie as she did for them since
they gaUe her a sweH produc-
tion, cast, director and all.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-07
Fox Begins
New Film Policy

MAKING A DEPARTURE from
regular policy the Fox Theater
this week will show Back Street, "
with Ma rgaret Sullivan and
Charles Boyer. as single feature
at evening performances to ac-
commodate thousands who in an
swering national polls have evil
denced preference for one feature
picture at night shows. There will
be companion picture. Jane
Withers' Youth Will Be Served,
at matinee performances.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-07
Michigan Announces
Kitty FOyle' Contest

THE MICHIGAN THEATER
today announces a search for the
Detroit business girl who most
nearly conforms to Ginger Rogers
physical measurements in Kitty
Foyle,' perturbation of Christie
pher Morley's novel which opened
today.
The prize is a new white
collar" business dress. which is an
exact duplicate of the one worn by
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-07

wrote authoritative articles on
world affairs
cant think OF any theme
more fitting than 10 portray a
sympathetic story of Gibbons life
such as Pat O'Brien has in mind
Such a story. THE Life of Floyd
Gibbons has been written by
Quentin Reynolds and Louis Sobol
two able newspaper men. .
Quentin'S book. The Wounded
Don't Cry" is one of the most
graphic and best descriptions of
the present war. Pat is trying to
persuade Twentieth Century-Fox
10 let him play the character and
in view of what nc did with
'Ktnutc Rockne, it is likely he
NK-tT1
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-07

Miss Rogers as Kitty Foyle. More
over, she will be a guest of show
ing of the film withsa group of her
white collar" girl friends.
The theater requests Detroit
girls desiring TO enter the contest
TO present their photographs al
the Michigan before next Monday
night. On the back should be
listed physical measurements so
that the theater checking staff
may decide on the winner.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-07

oUer a year making these draU-
ings Which are neither fable nor
fantasy but the story of a town
of insects IS inches from Broad
Way Uho are menaced by steel,
cement and the human race.
FIeischer's idea Is radical
departure from anything yet
done in the cartoon worId.
Human beings appear only as
heoUies. An elaborate musical
score has been written by Hoagie
Carmichael and Frank Lester.
The plot is as exciting as any
feature n1oUIe.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-07
Changes Studios

Just between you and me and
the gate post, when Marlene Die
trich finishes Flame of New Or
leans" she'll say adieu to Univer-
sal. There is a deal cooking now
between Marlene and Paramount
for her to return TO the studio
where she first started.
All of this brings to mind the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-07

first time l ever saw Marlene /
interviewed her in her dressing
room just after she had come here
from Europe. She was homesick
and miserable and finally showed
me a picture of Maria. her little
girl for whom she was pining. In
tereSting to me that a glamour girl
talked about her child to the ex-
cluSion of everything else. The
deal, as l understand it. with
Paramount is pretty well set.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-07

d ys in y e "
y ork. Floyd :
lite reads Xix c
fiction. lie lost
one eye in the
World War and
it is character
iStic Of him that
he never let il
affect his cour-
age or his work.
Up 10 the mo-
m en- Z q his
d Q ath he APP
peared on the
radio talking
faster than any
on @ ] eV r
heard He also
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-07

featuring Kent Taylor and Linda
Hayes. is offered as the second
feature. This film takes us behind
the scenes of the movie lots and
reveals how the daring stunts seq
in pictures are really made.
M. W.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-07
NOUeI Cartoon

am greatly intrigued rUith
the description sent me by Max
Fteischer of "Mr. Bug Goes TO
ToWn." the first cartoon TO tell
story. Fleischer has spent
Evening star., 1941-04-19
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Evening star., 1941-04-19
OFFICIAL NOTICES,

COLUMBIA. April 49, 1941. Notice is
fsSe Act s6 approSsd asn~s'Y Deeembea s5sntea
is. 1892. authorizing the closing Of streets
r9ads r9 ds,, Highways and alleys in the District
provisions OF an item authorizing changes
IN the permanent system of highways con-
sas sid YEAR IN D naed Sn. o 154 Acs as
March March, (. M 1913 as sgs amended By n AL
15s. e9th Consress). the Commissioners OF
sadns hsaEs IN on N MospSS sYssa fS1R Sa9 n Hs
O'Clock, AM. to interested property owners
to determine as to any property rights
q CLOSING q 70 tn ts. esay strss
and alley areas, and concerning the pro-
D9ssd Shsnses in l. The system
e. asfS5Elsss 1S0Ss me fssf e4sief o
Lot sTREg SS square "a esn Gosns Part q
NV. in the Bliss Estate property. ives west
and 5 Lang aspsr qspossd on chsnse n s &C.
plan Of the permanent system Of hiehways
as eps Sounasa pESPe57 on II. h hs Srs.as MGhT M r
on the south BY Fern Street. and on the
west by. oeorsis Avenue. providing for
tn ough Parcel 104L1b3. and for a new
Avenue in the section lying south OF Juni-
per Street. Maps, showing the street and
the proposea cSsnses n the anG psrms
the ofice. OF the Surveyor Of the District
(ssme being known as Maps 24g4, 249S.
2496 and 2497). and may be examined By
interested parties during business hours
be displayed at the hearing. and the Com
missioners will consider any sugsestions
and the pfoposed street ana sey eoss
ings, as shown on aforementioned maps.
MELVIN C. HAzEN. JOHN RUSSELL
sioners Of the District Of Columbia
ap16,17,1s1e,21 .22, 3d. 25, 26. 2S. &c, Sonny
Evening star., 1941-04-19
GEORGE @. GERTMAN, Attorney,
American Security Building.

,7.s ,o- o9gRB e. ..S}a, 9g i THE
hIhaKok MAEx P0aAs MEAD snrsTrsJ f n Jpaiat il s
fendants.-Civil Action No. O464.-The
object of this action is to obtain a decree
sale Of part original Lot l, described by
metes and bounds in the complaint in
SQUARE $50. in the District of Columbia,
being premises 614 K Street, Southeast,
and assessed as Lot SO4 in said square
Upon motion Of the plaintiffs. it is by
the Court this 3rd day of April, AID. 1941,
Ritchie. Rita A: Richie Frank M. Mead,
M. Sanderson and Philip c. sanderson
cause their appearance to be entered herein
on or before the fortieth day exclusive OF
SUNDAYS and LEGAL holidays, after the day
of the first publication hereof and that
the defendants, the unknown heirs, sIienees
and devisees OF the said Michael Reidy,
Mary Reidy. Charles M. Sanderson and
Philip C. sanderson, II they be dead. and
Of Mary Reidg, Senior; Michael Reidy.
their appearanse to BE entered herein on
month after the day of the first publica-
proceeded with as In case of default; pro-
vided copy hereof be published once a
week for three successive weeks IN The
Washington Law Reporter and in The
Evening Star, longer and other publica-
lions being dispensed with for satisfactory
cause shown JAS W. MORRIS, Justice
(Seall A True Copy. Test: CHARLES
]. STEWART; Clerk. By ELEANOR Z.
JOBE. Asst. Clerk. ap.6.12.19.