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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-06
JAPAN'S PACT

President Roosevelt yesterday received his answer 10 a question asked Japan.
 The President wanted to know why Japan was moving troops into French Indo- China, next to the Thailand border. The Nippon lords assured him that all is according to Hoyle
 Japan, Roosevelt was informed, has made a treaty with the Vichy French government, whereby Japanese troops to be stationed in Indo- China to protect that country from possible invasion by the Chinese.
 Certainly, it needs no sixth sense on our part to realize that the Japan-Vichy treaty dictated by Japan's Axis partner Germany. How can we recognize such a pact unless we wish also to recog- nize the rights of the Axis to invade and take over much of the civilized world?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-06
MONDAY. DECEMBER 8

Until late this afternoon adverse planetary influences dominate, but there is an aspect promising good news at sunset or in the early eve- ming.
 HEART AND, HOME. Through the excitement attending prepara- tions for the holiday there will penetrate sense of impending changes. The seers warn that 2 wartime psychology must supersede the peacetime psychology which has ruled Americans even when de- fense is the major interest. Do- nestle life in l942 will not be the same as in the past, because of the world conflict which will be felt more and more. For this req son Christmas should be made memorable and that does not mean that extravagant expenditures are necessary.
 BUSINESS AFFAIRS: Owing to the necessity of facino facts the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-06
WUDLKN LiiuULIA ROBERTA LEE

the most improper topics of conversation? Discussing height of colds bos, physical mperfecons subjects only
 the drinking coffee
 spoon placed the contents 0 the stirred
 suggests retiring the hostess? A
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-06
TRAPPERS IN DIAPERS

Besides claiming attention as alleged at tempt to y-pass laws regarding the maximum an nual take of beaver pelts, the which went into the Fairbanks courts yesterday must catch the pub lie fancy because of the sensational juvenile evi dence understand will be presented.
 Seventeen native children, from tWo-year- old toddlers to eight-year- old little men" slated appear as witnesses and explain how they happened execute affdavits certifying that each had trapped the bag limit of ten beavers
 Certainly no one will be too surprised if the testimony of the youngsters brings to light fur
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-06
Daily Lessons in English v. v L. GORDON

They discussed several They discussed topics APART FROM Cor ADDITION the
 OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED (miltary ba -razf syllable.
 OFTEN Clientele observe the TELL
 Sensational exciting stirring meodamatic lurid emotional
 STUDY "Use word three times and it yours Let us mastering each Todays word courteous regard for anohers wishes He in a the elder men,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-06
Another Canterbury Tale
Cleveland. Plain Dealer)

Cleveland Plaln Deaiel)
 There's another tale to be told about Canter- bury, but this one deals with Connecticuts Canter- bury rather than Chaucers It will enhance the glory that has attached to the name, however, for when Americans henceforth think of Canterbury they will not only null over the famous yarns that form the bedrock of modern English language, but will hasten to remark, "Oh Canterbury. That's the town without taxes"
 Christian Kerr tax collector of Canterbury now has more time his hands for story telling than Chaucer's abbot. The town decided that since it had surplus in the treasury from last year it would abolish all taxes this year. Kerr can now devote all his time to poultry raising and talking about the weather, politics, the what you like. In normal taxable times he has to travel through out his township gathering in the levy. Not so this year.
 Canterbury, Conn, like Canterbury, England should attract pilgrims. A town that manages its affairs that it has treasury surplus has some thing to show the rest of the country. For most of us, however, the modern Canterbury will remain as much dream world the ancient shire. And the new Canterbury tale like the old will just be something to talk about between tax notifications
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-06
An Order Obeyed
Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

Seattle ost-Intelligencer)
 An item in the underground news that has come cut of Norway since Nazi occupation will m- terest all who appreciate humor and especially those of Norwegian descent.
 The editor of a newspaper in Southern Norway scratched his head From the Nazi-controlled press bureau in Oslo he had just received dispatch with orders that it should be played up" prominently at the top of Page L The opening sentence was
 During recent weeks there has been an utterly fantastic increase in the membership of Nasional Samling CQuisling party) in and around Oslo'
 The editor knew what it would mean if he dis obeyed orders He scratched his head some more then turned out this headline to be set in bold type:
 UTTERLY FANTASTIC"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-06
olDTIMERS RETIRING, l! <
 FROM FUR BU5INESS

Nh. and Mrs. Jackson Marsh, old timers in the vicinity of Juneau are leaving here on the Mount Mo- Kinley for the States, where they will spend the winter. The Marshes veteran fur farmers on the Glacier Highway, are retiring from the fur business after Is years as owners Eof the Alaska Mendenhall Fur Farm.
 The Marshes came to Alaska many years ago, and lately have had the largest fur business in the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-06
HOROSCOPE "The stdrs incline
 but do not compep
SUNDAY. DECEMBER 2

SUNDAY, DECEMBER '
 Benefic aspects are strong to- day, every hour of which should be employed in good tasks. It is an suspicious sway for churches and the clergy Spiritual aspirations are stimulated under this configura- ton.
 HEART AND HOME: Good feel | ing should actuate members of the family today. While it is not a planetary rule fortunate for love affairs, friendships are awakened between men and women of all ages. Artificialities should fall away as the pomp and vanity of days of peace and plenty become for tunately outmoded Girls will think of serious things in the coming year and will be engrossed in high service. The seers stress the need of work for every one who has the good of the nation at heart.
 USINESS AFFAIRS: This month will bring to the front many effects due to the priorities regulations There will be unem- ployment due to lack of raw ma- terials needed in industries con- cerned with civil needs. The small manufacturer and the modest mer- chant will meet severe difficulties which will discourage all but the most resourceful persons In the new year there will be odd condi- tions that develop hardships to men and women of moderate in vestments.
 NATIONAL ISSUES: Unity of thought and purpose must distin- guiSh citizens of the United States as they meet the need of severe sacrifices. The stars indicate that by subtle and indirect methods fifth columnists will gain unrecog- nizable influence which will af- feet many men and women The stars today preSage much wrong thinking and dangerous misappre- hension regarding our foreign poli- cies. News papers and the radio may SOW ideas which are not in tended to be unfavorable, but which will be distorted or misunderstood, the seers foreteu
 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS The influence of Neptune is be- 1eved to cause false hopes and ex- pectations. Rumors of peace ne- gotiations and the signing of ar mistices will be frequent through the coming winter which will be marked by the most frightful agonies among peoples subjugated but unconquered The seeEs prog nosticate war to finish as the only way in which the world can become sane again. Astrologers prophecy many months of conflict.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of bene- fits and fair good fortune. They should make the most of l942.
 Children born on this day may be extraordinarily sensitive and in. tuitive. They may be psychic and able to use their foresight success fully.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-06

Territory in fox and mink. The farm has been taken over by Glen CarlS.
 Future plans of the Marshes are indefinite. but they will spend the winter in Seattle, Portland and San Francisco. Several parties have been given in honor of the pair.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-06
20 YEARS AGO 4 trfm Mr EMPIRE
DECEMBER 6, 1921

DECEMBER Commissioner of Education ad meeting speech part a full program marking
 a visit to
 bowling National Bank U Parks 
 that team Ketchi- arriving during the Christmas holidays.
 British Fein delegates Irish to be free state 40
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-06
HAPPY BIRTHDAY

DECEMBER 6 Mrs. Gust Nurmi Gaylord Hansen Nora B. Chase Albert L. Slagle
 F. H. Foster Mentur Peterson DECEMBER T Mrs. William Cuthbert Patricia Nelson Mrs. A. R. Edwards Carolyn McAlister Ethel Fukuyama
 Lois LaGasa Robert Sarovich Robert A. Hildre
 Mary Loken
 Frank A. Olson Rudolf A. Shinnberg Mrs. Thomas Hall, Jr.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-06
LOOK and LEARN @sy c. GORDON

firstP foy-eight States? silver S a five-cent piece? What is the largest bird in the United States? $ inland State in New England? the founding of the Nobel Prize Alfred 
 ANSWERS William Howard Taft. and nickel The
  he invention dynamite
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-06

ring which has operated for time using the native children tools to legitimaize their illegal catches of beaver Just the same, the incident may
 lead to change in game laws in the Territory, with limit set the minimum age at which rappers' permits may be issued
Evening star., 1941-07-09

armed forces or nom -combatant Or
ganiZations-be classified as Occu-
pied in work essential to the defense
of the United States.
Gen. Hershey made it clear that
he was following up with this for
NAL and off1cial action President
Roosevelt's press conference state
ment of June "a encouraging young
Americans to join the British.
The President voiced his views
on extended service for emergency
soldiers and on the hemisphere
boundary at his regular press con-
ference yesterday. His comments Gil
extended service were more limited
than those which Representative
Wadsworth made to newsmen to-
day.
Wants Some Men Retained.
In brief, Mr.. Roosevelt thought it
desirable to have at least portion
of the selectees and Guardsmen con-
tinued in service beyond the present
legal limit of one year.
II all were mustered out on the
completion of one year, he asserted,
it would impair the efficiency of gar
rison units in both Atlantic and Pa
cific outposts, because Selectees and
Guardsmen have been incorporated
Evening star., 1941-07-09

will save lives and valuable
property"
The C. A. B. recently adopted
several recommendations of the
mterdepartmental board designed
to promote general safety and
facilitate the movement of military
aircraft.
Flight Plans Filing Ordered.
The new regulations require that
all aircraft operating on civil air.
ways between $500 feet above the
ground and 1900 feet above sea
level be equipped with two-way
radios and a sensitive type alti-
meter. Pilots were ordered to file
flight plans when entering areas
under jurisdiction of the United
States Airway Traffic Control
Center.
In addition. all pilots flying be-
tween the altitude limits must main
tain specified levels. depending on
direction. The space above 1900
feet was designated for military op-
erations with few authorized ,x-
ceptions.
The airspace below $500 feet re-
mains free for use of all pilots with
no more restrictions than in the
past. under the rule issued by the
c. A. B.
Evening star., 1941-07-09
A. F. |. Strike Closes
Defense Plant; 400
Walk OFF, al Another
Two ChrysIer Shops
Shut Down by StoPpo9e
At Materials Firm
BY the Associated Press.


American Federation of Labor
building trades workers voted to re-
turn to work today on the Army's
S4,OOO,O00 jefferson Barracks MOI
expansion project, ending a week
old test strike against employment
of w. P. A. labor.
At the same time strike by
A. F. L.-United Auto Workers
whose dispute was being considered
by the Defense Mediation Board
closed a Michigan defense plant,
ana a walk-off of A. F. L.-Electrical
Workers threatened to delay COM
pletion of part of the Government
huge Charlestown undD ordnance
works.
Two Chrysler Corp. plants. en-
ploying 1900 men. we're forced 10
shut down as the result of week
long strike by c. l. O.-United Auto
mobiles Workers at National Auto
mobile Fibers. Inc The plant makes
rugs and body Innings. The dispute
involves wage and other contract re-
newal issues
A Chrysler spokesman said the
De Soto plant, employing approx
mately 1000 men, probably would
have to suspend production later
in the day.
One of the two shut plants was
/ to resume operations at the begin
ming of the afternoon shift, the
spokesman said
The A. F. L. Building Trades
Council voted to end the jefferson
Barracks strike after receiving as
surance that the o. P. M. would in
vestigate alleged encroachment of
the w. P. A. in construction work.
Hiring of Is w. P. A. painters at
subunion wages precipitated the
WalkOut.
At Muskegon. Mich, the A. F. L.
United Auto Workers struck the
plant of the Sealed Power Corp,
which manufactures engine parts
for tanks. submarines and trucks
The union is demanding wage in
creaSes and union shop contract.
Wage scales were not disclosed
400 Quit to Find Better Jobs.
A spokesman for the A. F. L.
Electrical Workers Union asserted
the CharleStown walkoff was neither
strike nor dispute and that 400
workers simply left TO seek jobs at
higher wages elsewhere At S13114
an hour. they were employed on in
stallation of the third smokeless
powder production line. AT nearby
defense operations. union leaders
claimed. the comparable wage rate
is $3.50 an hour.
The union said no pickets would
be established and any union men
who wished to do so could take jobs
on the ordnance project. Army Off
GERS said the Subcontractor would
be responsible for seeing that the
electrical work is completed.
Cartridge Negotiations Bog Down.
Efforts to settle dispute between
the A. F.. L.-Chemical Workers
Union and the Western Cartridge
Co. Alton. ILL.,, before the Mediation
Board hears the case Friday begged
down. Agreement was reached on
the union as bargaining agent, but
management and union spokesmen
said they had deadlocked on other
demands involving wage increases
from 60 to 85 cents an hour and
union shop.
In Waterbury, Conn, directors of
the American Brass Co. and mem
bers of the c. I. O.-Mine, Mill and
Smelter Workers averted a threat
ened strike by ratifying an agree
ment calling for an hourly wage in
crease of 8 cents, retroactive to
May II.
The agreement benefits 10000 en-
ployes in the company's Waterbury,
Torrington and Ansonia factories
Evening star., 1941-07-09

directors, has declared an unlim-
tied national emergency. He has
declared it to be the national policy
TO lend all aid to the Canadian and
British governments. The Congress
has enacted the Lease-Lend Act, ex-
tending the aid of the vast resources
of this country to any country whose
defense the President deems vital
to the defense of the United States.
The President has stated that
any man wanting to join the Ca
madam or British armed forces has
perfect right to do so. subject to
the limitations of certain statutes
with regard to oaths of allegiance
to foreign rulers and to recruiting
for foreign armed services in this
country.
Neither the British nor Cana
dian governments requires an oath
of allegiance to the British King
as condition precedent to enlist
ment or enrolment in the services
referred to above The President
has stated that any man engaged
In such services will be returned
to this country if a need should
arise here for his services"
Then Gen. Hershey directed clas-
sification of men joining British
Evening star., 1941-07-09

in a number of Regular Army units
for the purposes of training.
Representative Wadsworth, how
ever, contended that if Congress de-
MED the general staff authority to
retain whatever men were needed,
it would disrupt pretty nearly half
the Army" He argued that the one
year service limit should be rescinded
promptly, or Congress should an
nounce that lit won't be done at all" T"
The remarks of the President and
Representative Wadsworth provided
an informal prelude to the opening
of House debate on legislation to
give peacetime deferment from mill
tary training to all selective service
registrants over % years OF age.
Cites Emergency.
Gen. Hershey's order, regarding
service with the British, called for
deferment from American military
training of citizens who join the
armed forces of the Canadian and
British governments, the British
Civilian Technical Corps, the Royal
Army Medical Corps or the British
Emergency Medical Service.
The President of the United
States" Gen. Hershey told State
Evening star., 1941-07-09
{. |. 0. Leaders Hint
House Changes in
PIant-Seizure Bill
Debate Begins Today
On Measure for Use
Of Troops in Strike

With C. I. o. leaders reporting a
change" in the attitude of Capitol
Hill toward the pending measure,
the House was scheduled to begin
debate today on the May plant
seizure bill. which authorizes the
use of armed forces to prevent
strikes in defense industries. The
measure, a revision of the Connally
amendment 10 the Selective Service
Act which recently passed the Sem
ate. is strongly opposed by both the
c. l. o. and the A. F. L.
Two c. I. o. committees discussed
pending labor legislation with con-
gressional leaders yesterday. One,
headed by Thomas Kennedy, secre-
tary-treasurer of the United Mine
Workers, conferred with Speaker
Rayburn and House Majority Leader
Mccormack. I'VE had a satisfactory
conference" Mr.. Kennedy declared
today. His statement led to specu-
lation that House leaders had in
dicated a willingness to temper the
May bill TO meet some of the OBJ
jections of organized labor.
Speaker Rayburn said today the
debate on the May bill would prob
ably last at least two days.
The other c. I. O. committee
headed by John T. Jones. head of
labor's Non-Partisan League. con-
ferred yesterday with Vice President
Wallace Though refusing to reveal
the details of the conversations. Mr.
Jones pointed out that there has
been "a change in our contacts" with
members of Congress recently.
Philip Murray. president of the C.
I. O., discussed the May bill and
other pending labor legislation with
President Roosevelt yesterday. Mr..
Murray left this morning by auto
mobile for Pittsburgh. He received
from Mr. Jones and Mr.. Kennedy
yesterday reports on their confer
ences with congressional leaders.
The c. I. o. announced last night
that the special legislative confer
ence of c. l. o. leaders, before ad-
journing, had approved by unani-
nous vote a resolution approving the
stand of President Murray, United
Automobile Workers president r. J.
Thomas. and United Mine Workers
President John L. Lewis in emphat-
lcally condemning the use of armed
forces to break strikes"
Evening star., 1941-07-09
Returned New Zealand
Soldiers Ask Lands

New Zealand soldiers back from
the war are asking their government
for land and urging that a definite
settlement policy be adopted, it is
reported in Auckland.
The Whangarei Returned SOL
diers' Association expressed disap-
proval of the policy of taking live
stock as security except where loan
has been made for the purchase OF
livestock.
Evening star., 1941-07-09
Denver to Paint Street
In Traffic Sofety Test
BY the Associated Press

DENVER. soon will have
street paved with white material
as an experiment in traffic safety
City Engineer A. K. Vickery says
majority of pedestrians we,r dark
clothing. Against the conventional
black paving they are virtually in
visible at night.
Motorists will be able to see them
much more easily against a white
street." says Vickery.
Evening star., 1941-07-09
Service
Continued From First Page

ICOlIIHUtQ FTOm FITSl Pdge.'
closed. meanwhile. that deferment
from military service had been
ordered for all Americans joining
the British forces.
The order was issued by Brig.
Gen Lewis B. Hershey. deputy di-
rector of selective service. on June
80 and directed that the men 60
ing into British serviceS-either the
Evening star., 1941-07-09

and another 5000 in the Kenosha,
Wis, plant. 1t represented a COM
promise between the unions de-
mand for a l0-cent increase and
the management offer of 6 cents.
Marines Remove Materials.
Other labor developments in
cluded:
AMBLER. PA detachment of
"a marines from the Philadelphia
Navy Yard, with approval of
strikers and the company. entered
the closed Keasbey & Mattison
Co. plant and removed materials
needed in construction of the Navy
Department annex in Washington.
A. F. L.-United Textile Workers
struck the plant June 81 demanding
closed shop and wage increases
from SO to 10 cents hourly.
NEW LONDON. Conn.-Mem-
bers OF the Shipbuilders and Marine
Engineers Union of Groton, an in
dependent, ratified an agreement
with the Electric Boat Co. for a
u per cent hourly wage increase
The company builds submarines.
c. I. o. Wins at Chemical Plant.
MIDLAND Mich. July 9 lPy.-
Dow Chemical Co. Workers chose
the c. l. o. as bargaining agency
in National Labor Relations
Board election yesterday.
The United Mine Workers was
favored by 529 per cent of Dow S
2,972 Midland employees. receiving
1872 votes to 1913 for the
Brotherhood of Chemical Workers.
an independent union SiXty-one
votes we're cast for no union.
In Bay City. where the United
Automobile Workers was the only
union on the ballot, the tabulation
was 708 to SO. the latter voting for
no union.
Union spokesman said the c. l. o.
will present a contract for ne
gotiation as soon as the N. L. r. B.
certifles election results.
Evening star., 1941-07-09

forces in class 2-B, the class for
persons engaged in essential de-
fense occupations.
The chronicle-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1920-1941, 1941-08-01
BUSINESS ACTIVITY IN MISSISSIPPI

Business Activity IN Mississippi II June 1871 Nas
up Is to 70 percent a. compared with June i9i0 Al
major indicators were up with the exception Of Life
Insurance sales and SIn Respiration Iaeenses Tax
Favorable showIngs were made b. les important in
dieatoas including Building Permits Contract Award
Cd. Contracts 10 be Awarded. Employment Placements
Farm Income April. and FeEtIlixel Tag sales small
decreases we're shown IN Refrigerator sales aad IN
Cotton Acreage in Cultivation
Il present favorable indications for cotton pToduc-
ton and cotton prices continue. Mississippi business
should be extremely good daring the PAL months
It appears tnas large defense s~pendlng n Mississippi
Nll continue and that the demand fer lumber and
other Mississippi products vii remain satisfactory for
several months
The districts showing the CREATES increase IN
business. according 10 the report q the Mississippi
business RegieE. Published monthly q state College
are Hataesbug Mobile which includes Pasessoala4.
fsaR ogleana Mefielan, ans Aempas h me order
named
Pascaeoula shows the following Increases Bank
debts sai per cent money orders issued aR Pc
cent. postal receipts. 7e2 per cent and telephones N
service. 20 per cent
The chronicle-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1920-1941, 1941-08-01

News comes from Washington that MI. Hender-
soh Is preparing 70 issue an appeal 20 the people OF the
United states 10 gave waste paper Many tons Of pc.
per arc nov being used for packing and p~aekaging
defense products and this demand Is certain 70 grow
As the program develops
a scarcity OF n~ewsprins paper Is likely threatened.
and the American Newspaper Publishers Association
has already appealed 70 publishers 70 hold paper con-
sumption 10 the minimum TO avert . shortage, and 70
prevent another increase IL prices.
In several cities the campaign % conserve paper
has c~Tystalzed into a movement TO discourage the
distribution Of hand bills and circulars. and 10 induce
advertisers to use space IN their Local newspapers
Few Of the local newspapers are crowded with ad-
v~ertisins and most Of them can stfl carry several hun
cred inches OF additional advertising without adding
additional pages.