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The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05
War Dept
Announces
Details
Squad Will
Be Trained
At Tuskegee

WASHINGTON, d. C.-(S N s.
The War Department announced
today more details of its plan Tor
the formation of the goth Pursuit
Squadron.
Creation of this squadron, the
first Negro tactical unit in the Air
Corps, requires the training and
commissioning of 33 flying cadets
to be pilot officers, and transfer Or
commissioning of 6 to IA non-flying
officers, and the enlisting and
training of 176 soldiers for duty as
mechanics and other technical
specialists.
Training Of pilots will pe started
about October 1. at Tuskegee In
stitute, Tuskegee, Alabama. Appli-
cations for flying cadet appoint
ments will be received by Corps
Area Commanders. Standards for
appointment will be the same as for
white applicants, who must be un-
married, and must have passed
their Goth but not their 9th birth
day. They must have completed at
least two years of college work or
pass a written examination which
demonstrates the equivalent educa-
ton.
RECEIVE SIG MONTHLY
Flying cadets are paid $500 a
month ar1c receive 81 da/ ra-
ton allowance The Tuskegee
course of training will require 80
weeks. Upon successful completion
of the course, a flying cadet is elgi-
bic for appointment as Second
Lieutenant in the Air Corps Re-
serve and is subject to call to active
duty.
At least four Of the non-tlying
officers for the squadron will come
from existing ground units of other
arms of the service, All Army
and Corps Area commanders have
been notified that four Negro Of
ficers, lieutenants or captains, are
to be detailed to the Air Corps for
one year of non-flying duty. Any
Negro officers desiring this detail
may make application to their
commanding officers. These Of
ficers will be need about Septem-
ber 1, 1941.
Two more prospective Negro nom
flying officers will enroll as STU
dents April 7 at New York Uni
versity in engineering courses uti-
lized by the Air Corps in training ,
many of its engineering officers.
Upon completion of their work
there, these two students will go
to Chanute Field, Rantoul, Illinois,
to complete their training.
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05
HAS FLOWN $4,000 MILES

NEW YORK CsNs)-In a high
ly searching article, this week, the
New York Times called for wider
opportunities for Negroes. TO
hasten progress into industry and
to bring the country nearer
Democracy. This statement was
contained in an editorial which
fellows:
"One American in every ten is
a Negro. THE Negro American, like
Americans of other racial strains,
wishes to share the privileges of
democracy and to do his part with
other citizens in defending de-
mocracy. The National Urban
League, reporting for 1910, finds
that some progress. but not en-
oUgh, has been made toward realiz-
ing both these aspirations. The
league, which has the backing of
some distinguished souJherners,
asks only for the Negro IAN op-
portunity to share in our national
life in keeping with his training
and ability" and that he has q
chance to train himself so that
his real capacity may be develop
ed
NEGRO BARRED
This ideal obviously hasn't as
yet been realized The Negro hasn't
been allowed to contribute TO the
defense effort, either in the armed
services or in private positions, in
proportion to his nunbc"s and his
abilities. There have been, and
are, many obstacles in the form of
ingrained habits, attitudes and
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05
START ENLISTMENT

Enlisting of the 276 Soldiers for
duty as mechanics and. other
technical specialists will be start
ed Immediately. They will be re-
cruited in various sections of the
country and will be sent to Chanute
Field for training, starting April
/. Upon completion of training at
Chanute Field the men will be
transferred to Tuskegee to- serve as
maintenance crews for the pilot
training school. Each Negro cam
oidate for enlistment must be a
high school graduate and must pass
aptitude tests to- determine his
suitability for attendance at an
Air Corps technical school.
A nucleus Of IA enlisted men
from existing colored units has
been ordered to- Chanute Field to
prepare for the reception of the
recruits for processing, issuance of
uniforms ,innoculations, and basic
military training. Instructors will
be furnished from Scott Field,
Belleville, Illinois, and Lowry Field,
Denver, Colorado.
The 276 recruits will be enlisted
Tor three years at stations with
fhn fo11n,I,ipo r,,,otoc.
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05

Mitchell Field New York 40
Boiling Field, D. c. ...... 40
Maxwell Field, Ala. ...... 60
Patterson Field, Ohio ~. 80
Chanute Field, IlliLois -, so
San Angelo, Texas .....-- 30
March Field, Calf. ...... 26
The technical courses to be Civ
en- at Chanute Field, number of
students and time required for
training are as follows:
The Phoenix index., 1941-04-05
Youths Seeking rs Enlist In
Air Corps Will Miss Draft

or approving enlistment as flying
Evening star., 1941-12-07
CommodityPrice
Chongesin Week
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. 6.-The average
price OF important Industrial raw
materials and foodstuf1s advanced
again this week after last weeks
interruption to q 6-week-long gain.
The Associated Press Index, US
ing 1926 as 100, moved up to 92.54
from 43 in the preceding week
and 77.50 year ago. The index IS
composed Of 35 wholesale commodl-
ties sold in spot cash markets.
Largest gains were chalked up for
flour, corn, wheat, oats and cotton.
Strength in the flour and grains
group was associated with increased
interest shown by milling interests
in flour purchases. furry of buSi-
ness in export wheat, Government
forecasts OF higher food prices, and
the possibility of a higher Govern
ment loan rate for the breadstuff.
Cotton Rises BriskIy.
Cotton climbed briskly under the
impetus Of tight supply situation
In Southern markets and the pros
pect of increased purchases by cot
ton mills. Late in the week the mar
ket responded TO the heightened pos
sibillty that United States-Japan-
ese rupture might be avoided.
Hogs resumed their climb, after
a mid-week interruption, on news
the Government had made heavy
purchases Of lard and pork Lard
also advanced
Other staples in the plus column
included cement, cocoa, cattle, rye
and wool.
Butter and Eggs Down.
Butter and eggs took rather
sharp drop. which coincided with
a let-up III Federal purchases. Tur-
pentlne and lamb also declined.
Analysis of the index follows:
Evening star., 1941-12-07
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Evening star., 1941-12-07

rim bankruptcy or receiveYship or being
reorganized under the Bankruptcy Act. or
securities assumed by such companies
Rates Of dividends IN the foresoing table
are annual disbursements based on the
last quarterly or semi-annual declaration.
Unless otherwise noted special or extra
dividends are not included. Also extra or
extras dCash or stock paid last year
I Payable in stock Declared or paid 20
far this year Payable in Canadian funds:
k Accumulated dividends paid or declared
this ypsr. Wv With warrants. Nv With
out varrants war warrants. Unit Of
traAins less than 100 shares; sAlss ~
givea IN fuh.
Evening star., 1941-12-07
Butter and Eggs Down.

Daily Price Averass
NEW YORK, Dec. 6-The AsScis ed
Press weighted wholesale price index OF
30 commodities today declined 70 ~ 20
Previous day, a25 week ago OIL -:
month aso. 81 a year ago, 733s
High "a ~ -Sa5 800 osi4
Low 1I03 s. 50 f3-S a.
1926 average EQUALS 100
Evening star., 1941-12-07
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Evening star., 1941-12-07
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B Q N DS

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Transactions in Bonds on the New
York Stock Exchange on Saturday.
Dec. s, 1941.
Evening star., 1941-12-07
u R B

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Transactions ON the New York
Curb Exchange on Saturday, Dec.
6, 1941.
Evening star., 1941-12-07

tUnit Of trading, 10 shares. In bankruptcy or re-
ceivershp heing reorEanize under Rankrnptcy Act
securities assumed by such companies Rates Of
dividend in the foregoing table annual disburse-
ments based the last quarterly semi-annual dec
faration. Unless otherwise noted. special extra
dividends not included xd E1 dividend xr Ex
rights Also extra extras. Cash stock. Paid
last year. Playable IN stock Declared or paid 10
far this yeaY. Payable IN Canadian funds. Ae-
euBulatad DIVIDENDS paid declared this ysAI. fDs.
hstin9 psndfng Actual sales.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-19
Jane Viekery Will Be Married Next
 Saturday Evening

Saturday evening at o'clock IS the time chosen by Miss Jane Wick cry for her marriage to MT. Dar- rold Wilson. The wedding will be in Holy Trinity Cathedral with Dean c. E. Rice performing the ceremony.
 Miss Deborah Vickery, sister of the bride-elect who arrived yester- day on the North Sea from Seattle will be bridesmaid. MT. Vern Dick will be best man.
 Miss Vickery is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. c. w. Vickery, for mer residents of Juneau, who now live at Richmond Beach, Washing ton. She is a member of the staff of the Unemployment Compensa- ton Commission.
 MT. Wilson is the son of MT. and Mrs. Peter Wilson of Everett Wash. He is associated with the Civil Aeronautics Board and has resided in Alaska for five years and in Juneau since February.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-19
Friends Give Staq
 Dinner for Former
 Governor I. Riggs

In honor of former Gov. Thomas Riggs stag dinner was given at 2 o'clock last night in the Gold Room of the Baranof Hotel. The affair was no-host and was arranged by g friends who were here when Riggs was governor 20 years ago. Several other friends, who had hop ed to attend, were unable to do so.
 Those present in addition to the guests of honor, were:
 George A. Parks, R. J. Sommers, w. s. Pullen, R. E. Robertson, Grov- CT c. Vim, William A. Holzheimer, George w. Folta, James J. Connors, Frank A. Boyle, J. A. Williams, P R. Bradley, Allen Shattuck, H. L. Faulkner, R. L. Bernard, Harry l Lucas, Jack A. Hellenthal, Fr n k Heintzleman, George E. Cleveland John Newmarket, Wallis s. George Dr. w. w. Council, I. Goldstein, and Henry Roden.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-19
Ell NISH RESERVES
 CALLED UP
Great Military Prepara-
 lions Being Made- Mobilization

HELSINKI, June 19. Finnish reserves were called into active service at midnight last night and the Government sharply curtailed civilian train traffic soon afterward to facilitate military preparations.
 A Presidential decree made all reserve officers into regular army officers, and stated that all army and navy cadets are to be graduated immediately and will become lieu tenants. It was announced previous ly that a years active service was requisite for new officers.
 The Finnish people are calm, ql ietly obeying measures to safe- guard their independence as they diI ill 1889 when the war with Rus sin was started Finnish newspapers discussed what was called Russian German crisis. The Helsinki Sano- mat observed that causes, inde- pendent of our control, may give events a turn and can jeopardize our sovereignty, peace and liberty. To this extent we are forced to de- fend them with everything in our DC WCr
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-19
MUSIC TAX
 COMING UP

The Alaska Music Supply Con- pany has received word from various companies that in conjunction with the new tax program q. articles of luxury throughout the country, there will be a ten percent excise on all musical instruments including pianos.
 Various objections raised by op- ponents of this new measure point out that instruments, such as those which are used in school orchestras, are in reality not luxuries and should not be taxed as such. They also contend that this will make it more difficult for students, who are linn tied financially, to make musical purchases. Monograph records are also to be taxed according to the plans.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-19

dawn.
 As soon as it became light, and the sun climbed to the horizon, the crew retired, some to duties, some to sleep. The tension less ened, except on the watchful bridge. All seemed to be normal once more.
 What It Means
 What" I asked our comman- der, lis this action stations busi- ness?"
 Dawn" he replied, lis the most dangerous moment in every "A hours at sea. It. lights the eastern side of you in matter of seconds. Objects at sea suddenly become visible. Our ship and the enemy might be cruising within a few hundred yards of each other all night, without spotting each other. The crew with their hands on the trigger is the crew that survives, much as your wild westerners sur vived because they were fast on the draw. It's a common practice in all navies in wartime
 I was learning things about navies aboard this lend lease craft I had boarded the night be- fore in New York. I had learned that warships not only have auto matic blackout systems, but use canvas to double their protection against a chance peep of light. And soon I was to understand how they were ever alert, yes, even when they were observing the Eng fish ritual of tea.
 Hey To See New York
 Below in the ward room we were soon comparing notes and customs.
 A reserve officer with hand some chiselled face, and keen blue eyes was bubbling over with en- thusiasm for American women for Philadelphia and New York.
 'Ah, your women" he said. And New York. Clean. Beautiful. On my last day in the States, I had last long look from one, of your tall buildings with a tall cool glass in my hand"
 Above decks, all was business, Constant oiling, cleaning, inveSti- gating. One day I ran across the executive officer with big ring of seamen around him.
 We've never fired these Ameri- can guns,' he was saying, so I'll explain
 After 10 or l5 minutes denon- stration and discussion he asked if there were any questions. There were none. A gun crew stepped for ward. Ammunition passed.
 Ready! Fire!"
 Several times in quick succession
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-19
WIS Benefit BridQe ~
 Nets Large Returns

Gathering at the home of Mrs. Ernest Gruening m m bers and friends of the Women's Voluntary Service enjoyed a delightfully."- in- formal afternoon of contract bridge yesterday and at the same time help ed to swell the treasury of the or ganization.
 Twenty four tables were in play and donations by those who were unable to attend were equivalent to another six tables. Punch was serv- ed during the afternoon.
 Mrs. w. M. Whitehead, Mrs. O. S.. Sullivan, Mrs. Ralph Mize, Mrs. ". A. Chipperfield, Mrs. M. E. Monagle, Mrs. J. w. Lievers, Mrs. J. s. Gull tertson, Mrs. Dean Hamlin, Mrs. H. Mclean, Mrs. E. s. Evans and Mrs. c. c. Rulaford received high honors.
 Mrs. Russell Maynard and Mrs. Fred Geeslin were in charge of the affair and expressed the appreciation of the organization to those contrib uting to it's success. Prizes were do- mated by Mrs. Gruening, Mrs. c. Stillman. Miss Mary Gruening, the Nugget Shop and Mrs. Pete Ham, mer. Chairs loaned by the Presby- terian Church and card tables loan ed by the Eastern Star, were hauled to the Governors Home by Califor- mia Grocery trucks and returned by trucks loaned by the Case Lot Gro cery Especial appreciation was ex- pressed to Mrs. Gruening for the use of her home for the party.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-19
By MORGAN M.. BEATTY AP Feature Service Writer

ABOARD HMS. -, AT SEA A British sailor in dripping oil skins thrust open the door of my cabin. snapped on the light.
 -Four am. sir. ACTION STA TIONS!"
 And he was gone.
 In a few moments I heard the chatter of running feet on deck' muffled orders.
 When reached the bridge, saw nothing unusual in the murky darkness. It had been raining, but now it was clear and dark. No- body excited. No orders flying about. Just tense silence, as if we were waiting for something. In a few moments sun still invisible cast a pale white light over the water to the east. It happened quickly as if giant curtain had been raised. Before us, could see clearly to the eastward. Back of us to the west, it was still black -blacker than night by contrast.
 On the decks below, l now could see the crew of our ship. Every man aboard was on duty, at attention, ready for immediate action.
 was to learn soon what this all meant, and to understand from what I saw how the Hood and the Bismarck could have hit each other in a five-minute action at sea in the murky light of the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-19
BATTELL0 SEES DEER HERD IN
 PERIL STRAITS

Recently returned from Sitka where the motorship Dart, Capt. Einar Haugen, had made char ter trip with staff and equipment for the new Sitka Cafe, Gildo Bat tello, passenger on the trip, re- ported large herd of approxi- mately 20 deer feeding along the shores of Peril Straits.
 Battello said the deer were seen in the same vicinity on both trips to and from Sitka, and looked in fine condition. Other passengers on the trip were MT. and Mrs. Mitch Dabo and M. I. Smith.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-19
Despondent,. 2. {
 Takes Life
Woman Takes Poison in Her Hotel Room df Kef-
 (hikan-|nquest Held

KETCHIKAN. Alaska, June l9- Mrs. Evelyne E. Leoni, about 27, was found dead in her hotel room late yesterday afternoon. Officers believe she tooS ponson sometime Tuesday night
 Deputy U. s. Marshal John Cash en said that from what he learned, the woman, formerly of Reno, Nev was Respondent on account of ill health.
 An inquest will be held some time today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-19
LEADING
 IN MUSIC POPULARITY

According to reports from the music shops in town, "Intermezzo," the song that is sweeping the na- tion in popularity at present, has exceeded all other records in sales during the last month. The selec- ton which was used as the theme song in the motion picture of the same name, is an old song which has been revived.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-19
GOVERNOR FLIES 7 TO 5kAGWAY ON
 DEFENSE VISIT
Community Is Organizing Civil Defense Plan for
 Lynn Canal Area

Steps to organize Civilian Defense machinery in Skagway were made yesterday during visit to the com munity by Gov. Ernest Gruening Secretary of Alaska E. L. (Bob) Bart lett and Assistant Alaska Director of Civil Defense J. J. Ryan.
 The party flew to -Skagway in Ryans plane and returned late in the afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-19
"ERANTIC MOBILIZATION

LONDON, June 19.--An Exchange Telegram dispatch from Gothen- burg, Sweden, quoted message from Stockholm saying travellers from Russia and Finland have re- ported frantic mobilization along the railway line from Moscow to Ieningrad The line is reported blocked by troops and material.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-19

our English crew let go with an American big gun they had never seen before, and quickly as if they had been doing the job all their lives Then they cleaned her up again, oiled her some more, with all the care that Mrs. Smith would give her pet pekinese.
 An officer patted one of our g. inch anti-aircraft weapons.
 Nice gum he volunteered. T want to be there when she cracks a Jerry bomber on the nose"
 Getting Acquainted
 Our senior officer present put the squadron through all the paces he could think of. Within 24 hours, our engineer knew what his power would do, and how il would do it. Gun crews, depth bombers, cooks, signalmen, elec- tricians knew what all their new gadgets would do, where every wire led, every speaking tube.
 The engineer, for one, was amazed at the speed he could gel out of a single engine.
 The commanding officer was en- thusiastic, too.
 Top line, these ships," he tolt me.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-19
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
 FLIES TO BETHEL

Dr. Langdon White, Medical Di- rector for the Office of Indian Ar fairs in Alaska, is enroute by plane to Bethel to visit the hospital there. He plans tc stop at MCantain Vil- iage and Panama before returning to Juneau headquarters.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-19
HAGERTY TO LEAVE ON TRIP; TO VISIT
 INDIAN VILLAGES

D. w. Hagerty, Senior Field agent for the Office of Indian Affairs, completed plans today for a ten day trip to the West Coast villages. Accompanied by R. L. Wolfe, also of the Indian Affairs Office, MT. Hagerty will leave on the North Sea bound for Ketchikan. The itinerary will include Hydaburg and Kasaan among other Indian villages.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-19

Here is the second and eX- elusive eye witness story of the entry into the battle of the At Iantic of an American Lend Lease war vessel, now a fight ing unit of the British navy. A writer for the AP Feature Service and The Empire rode the vessel to Canada to give you this graphic account. One more article follows.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-19
sCnNEE BUYS TRUCK

Paul Schnee received delivery of a Dodge pickup" light truck this week for private use from the Cow ling and Davlin Motor Company. Schnee is connected with the AL aska Juneau Gold Mine.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-19
FRANK WRIGHT HERE

Superintendent of the Icy Straits Canning Company at Hoonah, Frank Wright, Jr., arrived in Juneau on a private boat last night. He is staying at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-19
pr. Fred Lansdm
 To Address First
 Aid Classes Here

pr. Fred Lansam will give lectures to each of the first aid classes spon- sored by the Women's Voluntary Service beginning with the class which meets tonight at the A. B. Hall. Monday evening he will ad- dress both classes and Friday he will lecture to the Douglas group.
 pr. Lansam, who is assistant at the Government Hospital, has stud jed widely both in this country and abroad and his discourse is expected to be highly profitable His subject will be Injuries to bones, joints and muscles"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-19

Because of wartime trade dislo- cations the United States has in- creased sales of watches and clocks in South Africa by about 50 per- cent.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-19

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Meets Friday this week. adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-19

TOMORROW: Ash Cans of Death!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-19

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Meets Friday this week. adv.