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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-07
HOUSE 0kAY5
 8 BILLION 5 !. FOR DEFENSE
U. 5. Armament Expendi- lures Twice Spent for
 World War.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6-The new s8,224 100000 appropriation bill re- signed to double the nations arm ament production passed the House late yesterday by vote of 309 to g.
 If finally enacted, the Bill would set up sl 556,OOooOO for Lend Lease aid.
 The law will bring defense ex- penditures under contractural au- thority up to $67 ,990 ,O00 ,00O-twice the amount of money the United States spent in the World War.
 A freak variety of cotton that is green instead of white is now be- ing used to make floor wax.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-07
Vavy Bases Notified State Of Siege Exists
WAR EXT "A

In Berlin the German spokesman said there will be reaction from Germany to the announced Jap anese attack Pearl Harbor and other localities in the Pacific until all sides of the at hand
 The Nazi spokesman denied that Germany had de manded the Japanees make attack in the Pacific.
 President Roosevelt has issued call for Cabinet meeting at which Congressional leaders of both parties will join in the conference.
 In Juneau Operator in Charge Roger c. Stevenson, of the Signal Corps United States Army early this afternoon ordered from Seattle to station guards at all Signal Corps stations. It is assumed that call will be made the Civilian Defense Guards of Juneau to furnish recruits and the local Signal Corps has also limited staff to the local station for military munications.
 At o'clock this afternoon, Juneau time it was officially announced that Japan attacked the United States today striking by air at the great Pearl Harbor Naval Base at Honolulu and also at Manila
 Latest reports indicated the United States won the first battle in the new war The National Br0adcasting Companys observer reported 1850 believed to have been killed by direct bomb hit at Hickman Field. The Army and Navy it appears now have air and under control from Honolulu and said, adopting Hitlers prise tactics of striking the weekend and ignoring RoOseves personal lash0 appeal to the Emperor Tor peace night the Japanese attacked two keystones Of the American defense in the Pacific at approximately 9:2O A. M Eastern Standard Time 12:20 P. M, Pa
 In Tokyo the Imperial Command announced today a "state of war existed with the United States and Great Britain"
 One report received but not officially confirmed, is that American destroyers have been torpedoed off the Pacific about 500 miles west of San Francisco
 Private Secretary Stephen Early announced this afternoon he has instructed the Secret Service to take up credentials of all Japanese correspondents in the United States, especially in Washington, Boston and New York City.
 At the same time Early announcd mo information was available at this time 6 o'clock P. M) regarding damage at Manila.
 Gov. Ernest Gruening today issued telegraphic in structions to all Alaskan cities to mobilize their Home Guard units and maintain 24hour guard over all radio stations docks, oil storage tanks and public utility plants.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-07
RED TROOPS
 SEVER NAzI
 5UppLYRoAD
Opposing Armies Continue Battle in Moscow Area
 Despite Cold Wave

KUIBYSHEV, Russia. Dec. 6 -
 Soviet troops have cut the high way which connects the German forces in the city of Tikhvin with their rear bases, dispathes from the northern front said today.
 Red troops were reported moving gradually into the approaches of ehcity itself, which is 110 miles southeast of Leningrad.
 Reports from Moscow area said fighting is being carried on in temperatures of 30 below zero.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-07

Jackson, of the Salvation Army, who has charge of the room.
 The three urged that the city continue to appropriate $50 per month to cover rental of the read ing room. Faulkner pointed out that the city has a real need for a room where men can go and read books and magazines, play table games and write letters. Average expenses of running the room the past five months has been S70.l4 per month, he said, and an average of IA men every night have visited the room. During recent months. Faulkner declared. 110 men from visiting navy ships have spent time
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-07
BIG M OWE ON MOSCOW
 E REPORTED

NEW YORK. Dec. 6--The Italian radio today declared that "1.500,- 900 men, 5000 tanks and 1000 guns are moving toward Moscow in the most terrific offensive of all times :
 The National Broadcasting Comp any recorded the announcement.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-07

The declaration of war will not change the present situation much although it will make big differ ence at the ultimate peace con 1erences.
 Scotland Yard has been assigned to round up more than 200 enemy aliens most of who are Films.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-07
Great Britain Lists Three
 MoreEnen,ies
War Declaration on Fin land, Rumdnid, Hungary
 Effective al Midnight

LONDON. Dec. 6-Great Britain today announced it will be at war with Finland, Hungary and Ru- mania at one minute past midnight tonight t4:0lPST) because those countries refused to stop fighting Britains Soviet ally.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-07
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Dec. 6. - Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 2A, American Can 757s, Anaconda 27lA. Bethlehem Steel 59, Commonwealth and South ern 730, Curtiss Wright 8ss, Inter- national Harvester 464, Kennecott 331a, New York Central 95s, North ern Pacific 54, United States Steel 52A.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-07
GERMANS CLAIM ADVANCES MADE,
 RUSSIAN SECTOR

BERLIN, Dec. 6. Military dis patches tonight report new gains by the Germans in the thrust east of Relkursk. midway between the Mos COW front and the Soviet drive in the Donets Basin.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-07
DOW, JONES AVERAGES

The following are today's Dow, Jones averages: industrials 1l6.6O, rails 27.16, utilities 1905.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-07

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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-14

sisned BY the property owners ia
The community Ihis clause pio.
hihiied the sale fIhe property to
.colcrcd.
Attorneys l.loNd A. Ioomis and
Freud wlo u'prcscnted Mas I'hil-
Inns aud SrscI argued lna' me
owner who bad signed the eontr.c'
wit, the property owucl had de-
iaHlied on n mortgage held hy an
Insurance eompan,. and Tue iassl-
an,c company la'r said Gap S'A-el.
Therefore in'v areuc'i iao ton-
irar made by The original oNnef
was was moi binding on Seiecl ho-
cause ne did not sian H.
IN me kmnknsk casc Nt- wv"
Shedd. nelehbor had. pcitiopsd
for An injunction 10 siop kfu~niu-
ski from routing his apar'meW -
colofrd families When Judge Mtb-
Sirr refused to grand me iulNn
iiou Tho oa-" WIS tpprai'd TO itc
state Suptcmc Coutt
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-14
Janitor Held
For 1898 Killing
In Chicago
Policeman
Slain During
A Holdup

I.ucine webb. p. alias Cart
wright. accused of participation in
a holdup in Chicago, Aug. 81. 1898.
which resulted in the deathsQf IA
trolman Patrick O'Malley, was ar
rested Thursday al 457 Brainard
where he Is employed as janitor.
The arrest was made by Detective
Lieut. Wallace Williams and Detec-
tive Harry Puts. of the Special In
veStisaiion Squad. and Detective
Lieut. Earl Anderson and Detective
Maurice Fullerton. Homicide Squad.
Webb was arraiened on a fugi-
tive warrant Saturday in Record
er's court The hearing on the
warrant was set for June l6
Webb. according To Detective
Fullerton. admits participation in
the holdup. hut accused one OF his
companions a. the man who fired
the fatal shot His two accomplices
have been apprehended and one
was clccirocuicd for the crime.
After fleeing from Chicago. webb
lived Tor while in Atlantic City.
Pittsburgh, Wheeling. VIVA, com-
ing To Detroit three years ago. lie
has been employed regularly since
coming here.
Chicago authorities wired Detroit
police this week that they would
be in Detroit June lG with papers
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-14
ELKS GATHER
in FLINT FOR
STATE MEET

Tho Miehlsan state Association
81 the Improved ncuesul'pf amt
PROTECTIVE OfdS ot klh iWf
World viii convene u ffn lpnf
~ ipr thci, '-nuai wiNehiiua.
holding ihrou4h lun' ~
Plans for ihr ,unNeN pi mrl'l
completed ns' weak w. l,azi
! Rlyani sfaic ~ d0t' sud-
Choiie- " Sisitl Nr tft 81
WISHED N'm' 'Hy l"t-r n
Flint
The conserion will oren ftiaa>
morning. June H. a. Nnr c'rln,k
Mrs Glac" BlNan' ~ d'rf pi
wouan'- dNl-ion viii p 'ae ~
ihcn sessions Nshf.o ttf i.o,iS'
amt Geursec Temple will ~ host
and bo-its> te DE-" cons rnfaft
'fhc Welcome addrf-- bs ono 90
ilie riy otaels'S 81 FLINT VII hs
ualf ffday ui-hf Tho nfa'9tIra
cnns' IS ALSO Stated for frlNay
nrh' Th'r Wal b" = pa'i Sin-
day affmhoon 40 z" l'ei<' Viii
hr a@ardcl wWaers in 'li ,afaNS
divisions lra'nr ia ia dftll
D. t8'ey wilson giand eNa.fol
rl9 v attend al e-smns of
the cunyrinpA
The no, N oi,1 atc faayl
- RAaat lsnoa p,e-ld'n llrsea
ilNlbelj patnN ilft elcs p'f-i-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-14
The Funeral Home of
Charles Cole Is One
OF Oldest In The City

The Charles T. cole Funeral
Home. located az Az East Vernon
highway, l. one of Detroit's lead
ing funSra establishments. hay
ing hcon in operation In this city
for almost n quarter century The
establishment Is fully equipped
with All modern conveniences for
serving the public. including a
fleet Of up-to-datc automobiles and
The latest cars
Mr. Cole progressive proprietor
Of The Charles T. cole Funeral
Home has just inauguraicd new
and improved credit plan for the
accommodation nf his many patrons.
Nv making use 81 this new credit
plan. II will now be possible for
patrons 10 pay funeral bills on
the installment plan. as low as one
dollar week. over period oftwo
wears. Mr.. Cole SAYS why pay
high prices for funerals and spend
all OF your insurance benefits in
lump sum. when You can pay
gradually in small weekly install
ments? will extend credit tn any
reliable family in the City OF De
iroit and with no extra cost for
credit. You can purchase casket
from me as low AT S9i 80.
Read the Charles 7 Colo Fun
eral Homes big advertisement
elsewhere in his issue Of the Tri-
hnnc. The baskets Illustrated in
this adyorli. emcni are made by
reputable manufacturers and are
Of hch grade quality According 10
Mr. cole. These Baskets are prize
ed from fifty 10 scycnly-fiNe per
cent lower than those offered by
nv competitors All fairness TO my
comp, titors, have RETAINED from
advertising my prices. Come and
see for yourself
see for yourself and be convinced.
Remember the location Charles
r. rolc Funeral Homo. 451 Easi
Vernon highway. Telephone Cherry
ull3-ullt
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-14

throughout the DAY the chufch
was crowded long before tho sefv-
Tres began. MANY being present a.
early at am al which time Tho
body was brodeht from Crooks
Funeral Home and Law in state al
the church until the services be
gan
The services continued less Than
one hour. hut during that time
many resolutions from civic. med
ical. business and professional and
fraternal organizations. churches
and other groups were read to-
grihcr with the names Of more
than n hundred organizations and
individuals in various parts ~ Tho
United States who sent kilograms
and other message, Of coincidence
The casket and rostrum ON both
sides Of the pulpit We're banked
with floral tributes from fliends
OF high and lovly estate. includ
ing Mayor KELLEY OF Chicago also
oranizaiions with which The de-
ceased had worked in token of The
high esteem in which he was held
Among the resolutions which
were read hv Attorney J r. VII
kinS were expressions OF esteem
and coincidence from the West
HYDE Park Civic association. Conk
County PHYSICIANS association
Meharrv Alumni Medical as,ocia-
tion rrovideni Hospital Medical
staff. Brotherhood Of ST. Mark
hicago Division Of South 'aro-
lima club. and the Alpha Phi AL
pha fraternity and others
The services were continued at
Memorial Park cemetery. where
nierment took plare and although
the rain was still falling process
sion more than three blocks long
followed the beloved physician 20
his last resting place anil Wit
messed The final solemn rites
On May -. Dr Howard Was
stricken al Norwalk ohio and
passed away at proyideni hospi-
tal in Chicago. Wednesday NaN
IS. He WAS n native or South Car
olina and had resided in chicago
since 1874
surviving are the widow Mrs
Alma Howard; three sons. Joseph.
lr.. Hugo and Edward; brother.
Rev. Arthur HoWare 81 Sumpter,
s. C: two sisters. grandson and
other relatives
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-14

Furnishes employment to
Negro boy- and girls. mon
and women
Furnishes free nurse scrN
ice to its polieyholdcr.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-14
Race Labeled
Corner Stone In
Democracy
Should Be
Rroud Of His
Country

uAuII,AMCk. Mich Speaking
sanda, oyer radio station WJBk.
',tnnn e RUSSIAN Of the Detroit
r.affic Court declared members
q, The colorcd race are a corner
.,ore N Americon Democracy. Mr..
russian uas speaking over the
whao Newspaper Syndicate. Sun
A., Fveninr Hour. and was In
,.oaneed Re, l.. G. white. genera
,,nagcr Of The White Newspaper
srndieac The fun text Of his
ne..h j. as follows
erie crisis in which our conn-
~ hnd. ilsclf at the present time
MAKE. Il imperative that the ef-
ans NJ evely citizen 10 put forth
n preserve and strengthen Ameri-
e,n democracy. In this period OF
c,.s iac Ncero has been called
anon :, sand shoulder To should
or pih his brother Americans Of
o,he rat,s 90 see the nation
,Asaarh greatest period OF per-
n
4Ncam " the coloted race
Mn 81. ~ 'hc corncrstones Of
American democracy. knowing the
meaning Of me democracy by bit
~ lxpefi.ncc from having often
,sen denied its blessings. the Ne
~ Is giving this great national
defense effort his fullest support.
"Th Nesro il serving his coun-
iry ~ 'isc armed forces. lie is
.ang hiS sweat and toll in
IL, 'arimr- And he is giving lib
Salh MS hard-earnrd dollars 10
'sn.h financial support To de-
'ar %, infces Of reaction ram
pant IN '4e wnrld today.
d ul~ he recognized, how
eve hv sActv member Of the race
fr rpn IS his greatest opporiun-
i'r 70 fNevr Tor himself The full
.Woa-nl. ~ democracy Many OF
'he ra'na> political leaders are
pyns Ne familiar lip service to
10 ,f>s nf democracy. as they
ave alnat. done In the past. Such
'-iie's p.oach glowincly in pub
q VI liheriv. tolerance and equal
'v hg Ni private life fail TO prac-
10 2 THEY are among those re-
foaslhie Tor Tho existence OF Jim
oei.m De- denial 10 the Negro
2 'oiisln states ~ the right to
500 and ne American right 10
'rna' ''otom e opportunity.
America Is steadily making
ro-ff,s Hnd, the ideals OF free
tm 30 which il was conceived
Rf every advance made by the
Nes has COME because he de-
nArlod and fought for iho>e
efals on cause will hest he serv-
81 lf nYt'lt defending This ma
'en present danger and in
song 1,'N AN equal part in the
rN'ous ffori
'ha'mc 'ho World War the
W''''t Negro won the admira-
'or ~ - rn'iro would by his de-
l"Nu 'o mo cause for which he
lolsH' Pri ~ his reward for
serving h upunuy 80 LOYALTY was
We adNagrrmeni made in sweep
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-14

Operates on a Legal Re-
serve Basis under the SUI
perviSion of the Michigan
Insurance Department.
PAYS CLAIMS
PROMPTLY.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-14

would entail greater hardship
on Negroes because they had not
been migrated into Tho national
defense program in sufficcnt num-
here
During HE short time Miss
WEIGH has been in Washington.
she has becn convinced that tcle-
grams and letters 10 congressman
has lis benefits. She referred to the
5000 letters scni during The week
Of March 30 in protest AGAINST
discrimination in The national de-
Tense program.
Miss WEIGH said that Senator
Pepper. Of Florida. introduced the
Anli-Poll-Tax Bill in The senate.
aud that he was giving her every
ASSISTANCE possible. congressman
Dyer introduced a similar bill in
the House.
She was outspoken IN her praise
~ senator rrcntiss VI Brown for
the assistance he had given her.
Also number OF Michigan cong
res~mcn.
Miss Wchh lcfl here sunday
Washington
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-14

attend the arcer conference spOn
sorcd by Alpha Kappa Alpha so
roriiv this past Weekend MISS
WEIGH has been IN her new posi-
zion since last January
Her day usually starts at eigh,
O'Clock in the office maintained by
Alpha Kappa Alpha at 1888 New
Jersey ~ W. and. barring some
unforeseen good fortune. viii con-
tiuue through late hours Of the
evening
Looks For BILLS
Arriyin. al The office Miss Welch
pungcs into the mail then reads
The Congressional Record scan
ming ihiS bulky tome for items
about All hills in which she is iu-
iercsted. This done. she begins a
visit Of the offices az different
congressman. or she NAV appear
befoit q committee holding pub
lie hearing on proposed measure
This requires some study OF the
bill a The members of the com
miiiee subject the witnesses 10 a
severe grilling.
Righi now Mss Welrh Is keenly
Bill. dcvoting much lime 10 pro-
ducing Information about those
who have hcon strangled by the
evil effects Of the poll tax IN
southern states
Prior 10 her visit 10 Detroit Mss
Wclch had also been husf offer
ing opposition 10 WA apropria
ton slash. pointing ont that This
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-14
Two Men Slashed In
Battle Over A Woman

In fight allegellv 10 have oc-
cured over The lofc OF woman.
James Truaimcni y. % r Palm
or. and William llapcr - i2t2
Brush We're cut in knife battle
SUNDAY morning AZ -. Antoine
and Beacon
fraulmeni was cnt on the arm.
hand and lcfi thigh Harper WAS
slashcd across the throat and was
in serious condition in Receiving
hospital
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-14

Ing away many Of the barriers TO
equality and freedom. which to-
dav no longer confront his race.
THE Negro has every reason 10
he proud OF his country. Serving IN
II. armed forces he is ready 10 die
that the principles he knows are
RICH, may endure But In what
ever capacity he serve. For eN.
annie Of loyalty and devotion will
he the greatest contribution he can
possibly make TO further The cause
OF his race
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-14
Impressive Funeral Services Held
For The Late Dr.. Joseph H. Howard

CHICAGO Il-Funeral services for the late Dr. Jo-
seph H. Howard, of 1929 S Michigan held here last
tuesday afternoon at o'clock from st Mark Methodist
church. with the Rev. w NJ Claire Jr. the pastor. off
eating. Despite heavy downpour Of rain which fell
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-06-14
This Job OF Lobbying For Jobs Is
Not The Easiest Job In The World

II YOU conclude that lobbying for various and sundy
measures in Washington DC. is trife the easy side
Of life. then you not good in your calculations.
AT least that's what would think after listening
70 Miss Jennetta Wech back in Detroit for two DAYS
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1941-12-06

left the store a long. lanky back
woodsman asked the merchant:
What was them things that teller
got?"
"Nightshirts." replied the merchant.
How about selling you some?"
Not me. I don't get around much
at night"
Boy is my girl mad at mel"
What's the matterP"
Il told her that her hustle was slip
ping"
why, that shouldn't have made her
mad"
Yeah, but she didn't have one on"
A pretty girl is like a melody; and
after you marry her you have to face
the music.
Men make up their minds TO go out;
women their faces.
The father glared at his son. AN
other bite like that. young man." he
said land you'll leave the table"
Another bite like that" agreed the
son, and I'll be finished"
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1941-12-06

Caller to receptionist: rs the bOss
in?"
mo, he Is out"
VIII he be IN after a little?"
That's what he said he was going
out for"
who was that lady seen you out
wit last night?"
who was that lady seen you out
with last night?"
II wasn't out. was just doing"
wish I was a little fish
think I'd be a bass
So could climb up poles and trees
And slide down on my hands and
knees
We'll, certainly made 8 good i'm
preston on her." said the cane bot
toned chair as the artists model
stood up.
A silk hosiery manufacturer and an
aluminium household utensil manufac-
turer sat next to each other at the
club. Both remained quiet for many
gazing with worried and
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1941-12-06

loss of a 1O-inch bit the 8-inch bit
was lost at 2615 A whipstock was used
to drill past the lost bit and another
8-inch bit was lost at the same depth
as the other, in the parallel hole.
Texaco- Government b No. 4, G SW4
SW4 17-32-5W, 2415.
-Lindquist No. 4, CIVIL NEa
NW3 20-32-5W, averaged so barrels
during the first 10 days.
TexacO-N Iiller-M Morgan No. /, GEL
NE1 NE3 S2-33-5W, fishing for lost
bailer dropped from top of the hole
to 1882.
TexacO- Government B No. 5, C Lot
2, Sec. 2O-32-5W, 1135. Colorado shale,
425, 10-inch pipe at asa.
TexacO-State M ASS No. 10, G SW3
SW3 16-32-5W, rigging up.
TexacO- Government A No. 4, c Sci
SW4 17-32-5W, rig up.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1941-12-06
Oil Well in East
DOOru0rd of CHt Bank
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swabbed. Indications were that it was
about 80 percent water. The nearby
Rimey producer had water in the Cut
Bank sand. The Fee No l has finch
pipe cemented at 1858; surface eleva-
ton, $685.
Other operations follow:
New locations: Santa Rita Jacobson
No. 3, C SCI SW3 7-33-5W. location.
Cobb Tribal 206 No. 2, SW NW3 SW1
19-32-5W, 2944.
Consolidated Frary- Tribal 172 No. 3.
SW NW4 NW3 18-33-5W, drilling in,
291O.
Glacier Production Rigney No. 4,
SW SW4 NW4 2-35-6W, was shot with
100 quarts of nitro glycerin. 1t had
been making around 40 barrels.
Glacier Production harrington No.
), @ SWa SEA 18-33-5W, lilo; Colo
RADIO shale, 61O, surface pipe cemented
at $40
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1941-12-06
Midway Well Has Gas
FLOLO in Cut Bank
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NE3 24-35-2W, is making 20 barrels
natural.
RimrOck- Schmidt No. 8, Sc Sci NW4
29-35-3W, 1910.
Superior Petroleum Govt. No. 4, G
SW3 NWa 24-35-3W, treated with four
stages and got TOO gallons of acid into
the formation without finding porosity.
Results are uncertain.
Vanderpas-W Ward No. 5, NE NE4 SCI
29-35-3W, had a showing Of oil at
1745 and treated with 500 gallons Of
Dowell-XX acid; now testing.
Welsh Brother achOr No. S, CIVIL
NW4 NE1 29-35-1W, which had oil in
the Sunburst sand, shot with 80 quarts
of nitro glycerin from 1907 to 1925.
Housewives of Mexico are demanding
more electric housekeeping helps.