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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-09
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
BLACKOUT ORDINANCE IS
 PLANNED. DOUGLAS SCHOOL

The Douglas City Council met last evening for the usual bimonthly business session. With all members present, principal consideration was giving protection for the town dur ing the present wartime period and perfection for blackouts as first means to the end desired. Plans were made to have an ordinance drawn, similar to the one in Juneau legalizing authority to govern black out situations.
 Order was issued by the Council that all car owners keep their vehj- cles off the streets during the snoWs to aid the operations of the grader during the day time. a
 Renewal of insurance policies on the public school for the sum of $l5 ,0O0 was also ordered. Semian- nual payment on water and sewer bonded indebtedness was reported duly made and local bills were authorized paid.
 l The following signals to notify residents when blackout is ordered were agreed upon as follows; One long and 2 short sounding of the fire siren all lights out; One short blast later, lights back on.
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CHAPTER EIGHT
Carl Sets Out for the Tournament


 Carl grew into such bright lad that people for miles around spoke of him. His mother taught him to sing all the songs her mother had taught her. His father taught him to play the violin.
 Carl could ride, he could shoot, he could build a house and he could lay the keel of boat. But he was the son of a farmer so sunrise after sunrise he went into the fields with his father. One day he said, as they walked to- gether to the barns. Sire, I should stay here on the land with you. But I have great longing to see the cities"
 T can see that, lad" said the father. But he who leaves his home carries with him a sorrow" I"
 T know that" said Carl. But isn't it written that he who kills dream walks with lead in his shoes?"
 "Yes, so it is,p said the father, you must weigh for yourself which is the least evil'
 Then said Carl, T must go.'
 So it shall be. Have you set the time?"
 Not until I am 2l," said Carl. T am now only Is. But come the new moon I want to go to King Harald's City of Seven Castles.
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REAL BLACKOUT TO
 COME AT II P. M

Shortly before Il o'clock last night Douglas residents who had retired earlier were awakened by the siren sounding the blackout alarm upon advice coming from Juneau that an emergency existed. As conflicting reports trave!ed about town the home guards with many other citizens patrolled all districts and saw that no glimmers of light leaked out before daylight came
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BASKETBALL DEFERRED

Two basketball games of interest scheduled for this evening between Douglas Hi vs. Elks, and Douglas Eagles vs. Juneau Bremen were this forenoon considered cancelled due to uncertainty of another black out being in effect according to re- port.
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served the tryout effectively, After just few attractions were cor rected the blackout was declared to 100 per cent accomplished.
 Acting Mayor Hachmeister who is local director of defense for Douglas expressed his appreciation last night for the cooperation of every one in the trial emergency
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-09
EAGLES CHRISTMAS TREE
 NOW PLANNED FOR 20tI

Committee of the Ladies Auxil- iary to FOE. met last evening to maks plans for the annual Christi mas celebration. It was decided to have exercises with program and visit from Santa Claus for the members children on Saturday even ing December 20th. A yuletide eel ebration for the adult members of the Order may be arranged for later on according to report given.
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The Story So Far: Carl is a peasants son who is a magic child given his parents by San ta who also gave Carl a white eagles feather to aid him.
 All Rights Reserved
 AP Feature Service
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LATEST INDUCTEES
 AWAITING TORRANCE

Three Douglas men, Frank Stra- gier, Hjalmer Savikko and Fred Harris are now awaiting transporta- tion to Haines where they will un- dergo final examinations for en- try to Chilkoot Barracks as the latest Island inductees into service for Uncle Sam.
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CLuR MEETING POSTPONED

Meeting of Douglas Island Wo- mems Club planned for Wednesday evening of this week was announced this morning, definitely postponed by Mrs. Norman Rustad, club presi- dent. The meeting was scheduled to be held at the home of Mrs. Charles Fox in Juneau.
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SCHOOL SITUATION

Pending future arrangements for special supervision ever the child ren of the Island during any emer- gency their welfare is in the cap- able hands of the Faculty. and school was in full session today as usual There will perhaps be a meeting of the School Beard this evening to plan future arrange. mentS.
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REGULAR- FIRE MEETING

Thursday night, is regular date for monthly meeting of Douglas Volunteer Fire Department
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your feathers in these arrows. I'll fix them"
 He set out bowl of fish for the eagles, and went to work putting their feathers in Carl's arrow. Then he opened the win dow and the eagles flew away with Carl's arrows, back to the house where the boy slept. They quietly put the arrows on the table next to Carls bed and flew away.
 Carl woke with the first cocks crow, and quickly turned to look at his precious arrows. They were all there, but suddenly he exclaimed, Why these are eagles feathers! Now I'm almost sure to win"
 He set out for the castle and the tournament so happy that he sang all the way. But his heart jumped into his mouth when he saw the hundreds of people streaming through the castle gates. He looked sharply around to see if there were any more fit than he to win the tournament. He wasn't sure, but he stepped into the castle grounds with high hopes.
 Tomorrow: Carl at fhe tour
 nament.
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 So there was great excitement. Carls father killed the best white rooster to give Carl feathers for his new arrows. Carl tranfped through the woods to find the strongest birch branches.
 He set out for the tournament full of excitement. He rode all day and slept in a farm house at night. He hung his clothes care fully because his mother had made him a new suit of bright, blue woolen brooches and a white blouse trimmed with blue.
 Before he blew out the candle he lifted his arrows lovingly from their quiver and looked at them. Then he went to bed.
 As he slept six white eagles floated down the moonlight into the room. They picked up Carls arrows and flew through the night as swiftly as the winds.
 They flew until they reached Santa's toyshop and there they stood on window sill and pecked on the window until Santa let them in. Santas eyes were big and round with surprise. Then his glance fell on the vine iii the window. The vine had flow cred. Santa exclaimed, Why, these eagles come from the peasants son.
 The eagles spread their wings slowly and as they did each
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Russia's war hero, Kamenschchi- kov, fighter pilot. examines shattered Nazi plane which he downed in fight somewhere over the U. s. s. R. The dragon in- signia would seem to be a first
 class souvenir.
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4-ROOM partly furnished house on
 Behrends Ave. Phone Black ell.
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Real Esiaie E or Sale

FOR SALE OR RENT-R. A. John son house near Airport. Inquire Mielke, Duck Creek.
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5-ROOM modern house overlooking Aux Bay. Full concrete basement. Write 20. Box 2313.
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THE WEATHER

as.ss.s3fsa the U. S. Weather Burcau U. $ DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE WEATHER BUREAU s Juneau, - Sunrise 9:34 sunset 407 FORECASTS:
 vicinity light slowly Wednesday, lowest Wednesday 36 degrees gentle to melting beginning tonight and Wednesday
 
 Humidity Wind Velocity Weather pm yesterday 5000 26 TT Snow 30l8 28 8 Snow Noon today 3011 30 100 SEE DrizAe
 REPORTS
 tempt Lowest 43Oanl Precip 43O ann temp tempt 24hour Weather Juneau - 28 or
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They will have tournament, and I would like to try my hand against the best bowmen in the kingdom .
 You shall go,' said his father.
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WANTED
WANTED Baby's bee and high
 chair. Phone Red 40.
Stars Will Elect
 Officers at Meet

Election of officers will be the main business of the evening at the regular meeting of the Order of Eastern Star this evening at 8 o'clock in the Scottish Rite Temple.
 Members are asked to tring their contributions for the Christmas baskets to the meeting tonight. Perishable goods, of course, be taken later.
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The eagles spread their wings slowly and as they did each dropped one fine, white feather "Oh, ho,' said Santa. So you want
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The 5r.&rsment of the Interior has issued a new handbook of the law as it pertains to the rights, privileges, protection and responsi- bilities of the American Indian.
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FIRST BLACKoUT PRACTICE

Promptly at ' o'clock last even ing when the fire siren sounded the signal agreed upon, total darkness decended upon Douglas as all street and house lights were eXtinguished for the first black out practice. The home guards and many of the civil ian defense personnel patrolled the streets to see that everyone ob-
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HOUSE for sale: one 4-room, one 3-room apartment, furnished. 822 Basin Road. $3,250.
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GOOD restaurant equipment for sale. Can be seen at Case Lot Grocery.
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Miscellaneous For Sale

'36 DODGE couple, Al condition.
 Phone Red 245 after pm.
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WURLITzER pianos. Expert tun- ing. Alaska agent. Phone 143.- Geo. Anderson Music Shoppe.
Evening star., 1941-05-22
Three-AIarm Fire
In | Street Apartments
Is Put Under Control
Other Structures,
Including D. c. Health
Clinic, Threatened

Firemen brought under control
late this afternoon a three-alarm
blaze which broke out in the Cam
bridge Apartments, $40 street NV.
Smoke and fame poured out of the
building when firemen arrived in re-
sponse to the first alarm. and they
called for more equipment. The
blaze spread to one adjoining build
ing and for a time threatened other
structures nearby. including the
District Health Department clinic
at 512 1 street NV.
Firemen said the blaze appar-
emily started in a dumbWaiter shaft
in the rear of the building. Resi-
dents of the place had smelled smoke
for some time before the alarm was
turned in, but had been unable to
locate the source.
The fire ate into the kitchens and
back porches of the apartments on
the back of the four-story. brick
structure. All residents were able
to get out without injury, firemen
reported.
At the height of the fire. flames
jumped to building at 819 Sixth
street NV, which backs up to the
apartment. These were put out
quickly.
Evening star., 1941-05-22
More and Faster Ships to Aid
Free Peoples, Roosevelt Says
Letter to Admiral Lond Is Read
At Maritime Doy Ceremonies

depend exactly on the success of
that effort
I know the effort will not fail:
That more and faster ships will be
built, manned by trained American
seamen and that they will carry
through the open waters of the
seven seas implements that will help
destroy the menace to free peoples
everywhere"
Read at Navy Yard Ceremony.
The Presidents letter was read
at ceremonies at the Navy Yard in
connection with ceremonies observ-
ing Maritime day.
At the same ceremonies Chair
man Bland of the House Merchant
Marine Committee pledged that the
call for ship and more ships shall
not go unanswered"
Mr.. Bland said that call comes
from fighting free men to whom
liberty is yet dearer than life. who
prefer death to slavery.
Free men shall not foresake the
free" he said. Ships shall be sent.
The liberties OF the world shall yet
be saved by ships"
Mr. Bland said that to-day more
than ever in the past America needs
ships upon the seas"
Shipyards of the Nation were
jammeo with gigantic building
program as the Nation observed
Maritime Day-the 122d anniversary
of the Savannah's departure on the
first successful transatlantic voy-
age by steam
Evening star., 1941-05-22
clio. Wins Vote
Al Lincoln Plant
Of Ford Co.
Leads at Rouge;
Pattern Workers
Also Pick U. A. w.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated BFeSS.
DETROIT, May %. - The
United Automobile Workers &c.
I. o. won the right to represent
Ford workers in two employe
elections in the Ford Motor Co.
plants yesterday and was lead
ing in a third as the National
Labor Relations Board neared
completion this afternoon of the
tabulation of approximately
10000 votes.
Complete but unofficial returns
from the voting among production
employees of the Lincoln plant gave
the U. A. VIC. I. o. 1000 against
584 for the American Federation of
Labors Federal Union, and l46 for
neither union.
Complete figures on the separate
voting of the River Rouge pattern
makers gave the U. A. VIC. l. o.
l60 votes to 90 for the A. F. LIS
Pattern Makers League of North
America and 8 votes for neither
union
Incomplete was the count of River
Rouge production workers. Early
figures gave U. A. VIC. l. O.. 49,
1852; A. F. L. Federal Union, 1896;
neither union, SAT.
Evening star., 1941-05-22
Young Woman Missing
Two DAYS Is SOUGHT

The Missing Persons Bureau today
broadcast a lookout for an attrac-
tive, 22-year-old telephone operator
who disappeared from her home at
5000 Connecticut avenue NV. Tues
day.
She is Miss Ruby Wilbourne, who
came to Washington from South
Hill, Va. She lived at the Cathedral
Mansions Apartment with Miss
Dorothy Llevsay, who reported her
disappearance.
Miss Lievsay said that her room
mate left the apartment about 4:30
pm. Tuesday. Miss Lievsay was out
of town then, but Miss Wilbourne
was seen going out by the switch
board operator in the apartment.
She has not been at her home in
Virginia. Miss LievSay determined.
Police were told that the young
woman had been despondent lately.
She has dark brown hair, hazel eyes,
is about feet, inches tall and was
said to be very pretty"
Evening star., 1941-05-22
Earlier Story on Page B-14.)
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
President Roosevelt predicted to-
day that more and faster ships Will
be built in this country and that
they will carry through the open
waters of the seven seas implements
which will help destroy the menace
to free peoples everywhere.
In letter to Rear Admiral Emory
S. Land, chairman of the Maritime
Commission, the President said: Il
am glad of an opportunity to send
a maritime message to the Ameri-
can people Today as never before
in our history. our merchant marine
is vital to our national welfare.
do not mean vital merely in the
conventional sense that it makes an
important contribution but in the
stronger sense that it is crucially
decisive factor in our continued
existence as a free people
Jobs Will Be Done BY Ships.
If We are going TO keep away
from our shores the forces that have
convulsed the old world and now
menace the new, the job will be done
i'll large measure by the ships and
the sailors of the merchant marine
and by the working men who build
the ships and supply them. If they
fail. the whole effort fails. All
earnest hard working Americans
who spend the best part of their
lives providing for the security and
happiness of those they love, know
that precious security and happiness
Evening star., 1941-05-22
Indians Score Twice
In Ninth 10 Beat
Nationals, Alto ;
Travis Scores All of Griffs
Runs With Triple in Sixth;
Lineup Is Reshuffled
By BURTON HAWKINS.
Manager Bucky Harris reshuffled

Manager Bucky Harris reshuff1ed
the Nationals lineup. but Wash
ington kept on with its losing streak
bowling to the Cleveland Indians by
score of 4 to at Griffith Stadium
today.
The Indians won in a stretch
drive. scoring two runs in the ninth
inning
Cecil Travis. moved to third base
and promoted to fourth position in
the batting order, celebrated by
driving in all of the Mats runs with
a triple with the bases full in the
sixth inning. Travis also got a
triple earlier. but died on base.
Buddy Lewis was moved back to
the outfield in the shakeup.
NINTH INNING.
CLEVELAND-Campbell batted
fos Heving and popped to Blood
worth. Boudreau doubled to left.
Weatherly singled to right, scoring
Boudreau with the tying run.
Weatherly was out stealing. Evans
to BloodWorth. Walker looped a
double to left. Trosky singled to
left, scoring Walker. Heath famed.
Two runs.
WASHINGTON N-Eisenstat now
pitching for Cleveland. Weatherly
made a spectacular leaping catch of
Travis deep drive. Archie flied to
Weatherly also. Boudreau threw out
BloodWorth. No runs.
Evening star., 1941-05-22
Two-Cent Rise in D. 6. Gas Tax
Considered by House Group

in the Federal payment toward Dis
trict expense which now amounts
to S60O0,000 a year, but was told
the amount of the Federal share
of municipal expenses is "a legls-
lative matter" which means it would
have to be considered by the House
District Committee headed by Rep
resentative Randolph of West Vir-
glnia.
An effort to have the Federal pay
ment raised to approximately
S9,000000 in the coming fiscal year
was turned down by the House about
10 days ago when it killed the Over
ton bill which would have provided
a permanent formula for fixing the
amount of the Governments share
toward the support of the local
government.
The 1912 estimates call for ap-
preparations totaling about $50, 2,000,-
900 to operate the municipal gov
ernment in the coming fiscal year
No More Taxes Needed.
The hearing was held behind
closed doors. but it was learned
Commissioner Young presented a
detailed financial statement which
showed the municipal government
could operate in the coming fiscal
year without running into the red
on the basis of present revenue and
that no additional taxes are needed.
Emergency expenses, such as
those for carrying out the proposed
S42,000000 highway program, how
ever, he told the committee. it was
said, would necessitate additional
funds
The hearing on the budget esti-
mates. it was said. was opened with
a tribute to Maj. Daniel j. Donovan,
late auditor and budget officer, from
Chairman Mahon of the subcom-
mittee, and the ranking member,
Representative Stefan of Nebraska.
Frank Marks, poundmaster, was
among the first witnesses to testify
before the subcommittee He told
the members, it was said, there are
10000 dogs in Washington and he
kills about 25 strays each day.
Evening star., 1941-05-22
Dies Committee 10 Hear
Jan VaItin Tomorrow
Earlier Story on Page AID


Jan Valtin, author of out OF
the Night, former Communist agent
in Germany. will be the star witness
before the Dies Committee tomor-
row, it was disclosed late today.
Meanwhile, Secretary of the In
terror Ickes, in a letter to Acting
Committee Chairman Starnes. de-
nounced testimony alleging Com
munist activity in the Bituminous
Division of the Interior Department
as seeming to be the rankest kind
of hearsay.'
Mr.. Ickes said he was mot i'm
pressed" by the published report of
what two uncover agents of the COM
mittee assertedly found among COM
mission employees.
Il do not wish to employ Com
munists in this department" the
Secretary added, but, frankly, so
far as We have investigated various
charges of communism of employees
throughout the service, we have
failed to secure any evidence what
soever which would Justify their dis
missal"
Evening star., 1941-05-22
Navy Trucks Take
500 Workers Past
Shipyard Piokets
Washington Approval
Obtained by Commondunt
In Sun Francisco Area
Earlier Story on Page Ally

Earlier Story on Page Ally
BY tie Associated Press.
OAKLAND, Calf, May 22-Uni-
formed Navy and Marine Corps
men, manning Navy vehicles, es-
corted 600 workers to strikebound
and picketed shipyards on San Fran
cisco Bay today.
A Navy statement. explaining the
action, said it was done at the re-
quest of union labor leader who
pleaded that no other transporta-
ton facilities were available. The
statement said:
In pursuance TO a request from
John P. Frey. chief Of the metal
trades department of the A. F. l.,
Rear Admiral John Greenslade
commandant of the 18th naval dis
trict, this morning provided trans
portation for metal trades workers
returning to their jobs at the Moore
Drydock Co. in Oakland and the
General Engineering Co. in Ala
media.
ldken 10 UaleS.
Navy Department trucks and
conveyances were assembled at the
Labor Temple in Oakland, driven
by naval bluejacketS and marines
and the workers were transported to
the gates of the two plants.
The bluejackets and marines
were assigned strictly as drivers and
with no thought of serving as guards
No arms were carried 1t is planned
to furnish Navy conveyances tC
transport the workmen from the
yards at closing time this afternoon
if requested.
The decision to furnish the Navy
conveyances was reached after Mr.
Frey informed Admiral Greenslade
that other means of transportation
were unavailable, and that workers
desiring to return to vital naval
shipbuilding jobs could not other
wise do so.
Washington Advised.
The commandant advised Wash
ington by teletype last evening of
the contemplated action and OBJ
tanned approval. Whether the Navy
will continue to furnish its facilities
to the workers will be determined
after further communication with
Washington, expected later today.
Capt. William P. Gaddis. aide for
operations in the 18th naval district
was in charge of the transportation
operations and Admiral Greenslade
witnessed the operations as an OBJ
server"
Evening star., 1941-05-22
New High for Season Reached
As Temperature Goes to 96

ington its hottest May % since 1911.
Previous high" this season was the
94-degree temperature recorded on
April 90.
Fair and continued warm weather
was the forecast for the day Some
cloudiness was expected, but no rain.
Tomorrow also will be fair and
there's a prospect of cooler tempera-
lures tomorrow night, the fore
caster said.
Evening star., 1941-05-22
Belmont SteepIechase
Captured by BIaden
By the Associated Press.


BELMONT PARK. N. Y, May %
F. Ambrose Clark's Bladen, bred
in this country but raced in English
stakes on the fiat with little sue
cess as a 3-year-old in 1910, proves
many pounds the best of the field in
the Belmont spring maiden steeple-
chase here this afternoon.
Although he very nearly fell at
two of the dozen Jumps, the 4-year-
old gelding was so much superior
that he scored by three lengths with
Francis BellhOuSe easing him up.
Mrs. Van Lear Blacks Strolling On
was second, Is lengths before Groton
Stables Amalfi. Bladen, an entry
with Tara's Harp, was the shortest
priced winner at the meeting, paying
odds of to 5. The son of Sir Gal
lahad Sd, was timed in 3:51 for the
two miles and his share of the purse
was 50 ,O5O
This event was the second in a
series Of three races for maidens at
the time subscriptions closed last
March. The first of the three con-
tests was staged at Pimlico in April
and the final is slated for Delaware
Park in June.
Evening star., 1941-05-22
By JAMES f. CHINN.

A 2-cent increase in the District
gasoline tax to help finance the
proposed s44,0O0OO0 program de-
signed to relieve Washington'S seri-
Gus traffic problems was considered
today by the House Subcommittee
on District Appropriations as it
began hearings on the supply bill
for the city in the fiscal year be-
ginning July l.
The subcommittee was told /
cent increase in the gas tax would
raise approximately S1.500000 year
toward financing the highway pro-
gram, and a 2-cent tax should
double that amount.
First witnesses before the sub
committee included the Districts
new Engineer Commissioner, Brig.
Gen. Charles w. Kutz; Walter
Fowler, the recently appointed bud
get officer. and John Russell Young,
acting chairman of the Board of
Commissioners.
Larger L. S. Payment Urged.
Commissioner Young, it is under
stood, made a plea for an increase