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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-13
Reading Room 10 Be Established in
 Decker Building

It has been felt by many citi- zens of Juneau for considerable time that a reading room and re- creatioflal center for men would be valuable asset to this commun- ity Adjutant Stanley Jackson of the Salvation Army has secured a suitable location in the Decker Building, next to KINY on Frank lin Street, it was announced today, and local decorators have gener- ously donated their services in kal- somining the premises. Local car- penters also gave freely of their time assisting Adjutant Jackson in erecting partitions and b book shelves. ft leis ea
 The room, which is large one, has been divided into three sec- tio1s. The entrance will be used as a lounge room, the center as a library and reading room and the back will be used for a game room where ping pong and table games may be played.
 Tentative plans are that the room will be open every evening from 6 till II pm, holidays, and when Navy boats are in port. An attendant will be present and all activities will be conducted in &C., cordance with Salvation Army principles.
 As it is not possible at this time to purchase all new furnishings, Adjutant Jackson submits the fol- lowing list of necessities. some of which you might have around your home or business and are not in use and which you might care to donate to this cause: books and good reading material urgently needed, flat top desk for atten- dant, writing desk, reading and lounge chairs, furnishings for a lounge such as overstuffed furni- ture, stand lamps and radio, regu- lation ping pong table and sets, table games, small tables suitable for games, carpet, large war map, large potted plants or ferns, Ameri- can and Alaskan flags, large pie lures (scenic or patriotic) and a couple of book cases.
 Adjutant Jackson will be glad 10 call for any donations you might have. Please phone 254. Anyone de- siring to see the premises may do so by making an appointment with Adjutant Jackson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-13
NEW STRIKES
 THREATENING
 DEFENSE PLANS
lBx Associated Pressl

Production of armaments is today threatened by two new strikes as shipyard disputes continued to tie up more than half a billion dollars worth of naval construction in Bos- ton and San Francisco.
 Threatened walkouts are in the Hudson Motor Company at Detroit, which late this afternoon was at least temporarily postponed, but there is strike on tap of some B. 600 employees of the Colts Patent Firearms Company at Hartford, Connecticut, one of the nations largest armament factories, and a walkout by 200 carpenters working on the Governments new $3O,O0O,- 900 Ravena, Ohio, loading plant.
 Wages are causing the trouble.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-13
MS DART BACK ON RUN AFTER
 REPAIRS TRIP

Installed with a new engine and compulsory rebuilt inside, the MS Dart, Capt Einar Haugen, is lying at the. ferry float today preparing to take it's first trip to Petersburg and way ports after undergoing re- pairs in Seattle made necessary by a fire. last November which con- pleteiy gutted the boat.
 The vessel has been gone from Juneau for several months. getting repairs in Petersburg and receiving her new engine in Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-13
Alaska Sails
 For Westward

When the Alaska sailed for the Westward at 1:30 o'clock this after noon 25 passengers were booked from Juneau for the Westward and Lynn Canal ports.
 Passengers from Juneau for Sew ard were Everett E. Smith, Al Fox, Arm Dwyer, MT. and Mrs. s. E.. Tucker, Jack Clark, Hawley Sterl- ing, Melvin Adams, E. D. Wright, Ed O'Donnell, Richard Person, Pete Resovig, William Mckenzie, c. A. Shonacker, J. L. Cavanaugh, Nancy Doyle, S. M. Thompson, Mrs. Nina Crumrine and Josephine Crumrine
 For Skagway-Mr. and Mrs. Gene Smith and c. D. Shafner.
 For Haines-Earl Neuru.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-13
EARTHQUAKE IN PACIFIC
 REGISTERED
Movement Starfed This Morning, Continued for
 More than One Hour

SEATTLE, May l3-Dr. Howard Coombs. University of Washington seismograph operator, said an earth quake Of considerable proportions was recorded this morning, starting at s:04 o'clock and lasting for more than one hour.
 The estimated distance from here is between 300 and 1900 miles, prob- ably in a westerly or southerly di- rection in the Pacific. nsi
 pr. Coombs said undoubtedly it is a big quake" i
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-13
NEW BEpING SEA
 CHART ESUED BY
 GE0DErIl SURVEY

A new chart covering the east ern part of the Boring Sea has just been issued, according to an an- nouncement by the U. s. Coast and Geodetic Survey.
 The chart includes amendments to the shore line and soundings in the southeastern portion of this chart in the vicinity of the Alaska Peninsula and Unalaska Islarti from recent surveys. The shorelines of Bristol Bay and Pribilof Islands also have been adjusted and some minor amendments included. tf
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-13
KEITH pETRI(n
 ARRIVES TODAY

Keith Petrich, son of MT. and Mrs. J. T. Petrich. arrived today on the steamer Alaska after spending the winter attending the University of Washington.
 Young Petrich has completed en- trance examinations for Annapolis, and will spend the next several weeks in Juneau awaiting returns. :" While here, Keith will drive a truck for PAA.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-13
CCC FAXES OVER SEARCH FOR BODY
 OF MISSING MAN
No Trace Found of Mieek in Gold Creek Gorge
 by Volunteers

A thorough search or Gold Creek canyon proving unavailing, volun- teer workers today turned over to a eco crew the job of finding the body of Joseph Micek, who disap- peared here a week ago and whose hat and coat were found yesterday at the top of steep series of falls in the basin.
 Under the direction of Jake Crop ley the eco men are to dynamite and drag in the 20-foot-deep hole at the foot of the falls. Part of log
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-13
Governor Gfuening's 5 Sisters Arrive for Visit in June au

Making their first trip to the Ter ritory, Mrs. Clara c. Stiliman and Miss Mary Gruening arrived today on the steamer Alaska to visit with their brother and sister-in law Gov ernor and Mrs. Ernest Gruening.
 The two Juneau visitors are from New York City and during their stay in the Capital City will be guests at the Governors House.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-13
Rainbow Girls 10
 Hold Food Sale

A food sale VII be held Saturday, May 24, by the Order of Rainbow Girls, assisted by the Eastern Stars.
 A variety of home made goodies will be on sale and the public is requested to keep the date in mind. The sale wll be held at the Ju- neau Radio Shop on the corner of Seward and Second Streets.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-13
Mrs. Hoffman Is
 Luncheon Guest

For Mrs. Gertrude E. Hoffman of Seattle, who is visiting here with MT. and Mrs. Roy H. Gillespie, an in- formal luncheon was given this af- ternoon in the Iris Room of the Bar arlof Hotel by Mrs Gunnar Blom- gren.
 Last evening Mrs. Hoffman enter tained her host and hostess with dinner at the Baranof
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-13
GAMES TODAY

The following are final scores of baseball games played this after noon in the two major leagues as received up to time of going to press.
 National League
 Brooklyn 4, Cincinnati g. Philadelphia 3; Pittsburgh 6.
 Amercan League
 Chicago 3; Boston 2.
 St. Louis 3; Philadelphia '. Cleveland 2; New York l, The loss of insured turkeys dur ing the midwestern blizzard last fall was so great that some com panies no longer will insure them.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-13
ROAD COMMISSION
 CHIEFS LEAVE FOR
 WORK IN INTERIOR

Chief Engineer Ike P. Taylor of the Alaska Road Commission today flew to Fairbanks and Assistant Chief Hawley Sterling left on the Alaska for the Westward, both on road business as the working season is beginning to open up.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-13
NEW HOUSING
 REGULATIONS,
 DEFENSE AREAS

WASHINGTON, May 13. - The President today approved of an ad- ditional 13 localities listed as defense areas where houses may be con- structed under new liberalized pro- vision of the Federal Housing Au- thority Act. Anchorage and Sitka gre among the new areas designated.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-13
THE WEATHER
'(By the U. s. Weather Bureau U S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, WEATHER Bl

vicinity, beginning at 3O 1s
 
 lowest temperature tonight Wednesday 56 light togene variable winds Mostly in cloudy south Wednesday, in south portion Wednesday, gentle winds mostly southerly southeasterly.
 Forecast along of the O sk Dixon Spencer: Moderate westerly Hnchnbook showers; Hnchnblook westerly to Kodk Moderate southery westerly winds; local rain. "i " 1N 3
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-13

jam below the falls was dynamited yesterday.
 It is thought possible the body may have lodged behind an under water ledge.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-13
TOMORROW TO BE
 Y0UTHS' DAY IN
 JUNEAU OFFICES

DeMolay boys will take over the City tomorrow for their annual fling at seeing how the municipal wheels go round
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-13

Three times the London office of
 Br0adcaster Edward R. Murrow, graduate of Washington State College, has been hit by Nazi bombs. Yet he still broadcasts nightly eyewitness accounts of the German aerial bombardment via the Columbia network. Murrow's book, "This Is London" gives a
 radio reporters view of the "blitz."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-13
PAT KELLY JAILED
 ON BURGLARY COUNT

Arrested on complaint of his trap ping partner, Pat Kelly will have a hearing in U. s. Commissioners Court Thursday at o'clock on a charge of burglary.
 Kelly is accused by Woodrow Bradley of breaking into the Brad ley home on Glacier Highway at Mile '.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-13
WOMAN TAKEN OFF 6A5B0AT WESTWARD
 FOR SANITY E5T

Taken off the gasboat Westward at Whitestone Bay, woman was brought to Juneau this morning by the Coast Guard cutter Haida for sanity hearing.
 The Westward was enroute to Sel- dovia when it sent out a request for authorities to pick up'the passenger.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-13

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-17
FLOODS RAGING
 EUROPE
Spring High Water, Storms Have Already Killed or
 Injured Hundreds

BERN, Switzerland. Feb. IT, Spring floods and storms are raging over the breadth of Europe and al- ready have killed or injured hun dreds of persons from Portugal to Yugoslavia and extending to light CT degree through the Danube Valley and Black Sea.
 One brief dispatch received here from Belgrade says Yugoslavia s Lake Scuteria is rising from the flooded feeders and already many buildings are under water.
 At Batchak, flood waters have de- stroyed many dwellings and threat ened others.
 Rumanian territorial waters for 15 miles north and south of Constanta are declared dangerous to navigation and residents of the wide section have been warned to flee to high ground.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-17
bR0WDER
 MUST GO TO CELL
Conviction on Passport Fraud Is Upheld by
 Highest Tribunal

WASHINGTON, Feb. IT. -, The Supreme Court has upheld the con viction of Earl Browder, 1940 Presi- dential nominee of the Communist Party, on a charge of wilfully using a passport obtained by false state ments.
 Associate Justice Stanley F. Reed delivered the decision today and there was no dissent.
 Browder was convicted by jury in the Southern New York Federal District Court and sentenced to four years Imprisonment and also fined, The verdict was upheld by the Fed eral Circuit Court of New York and counsel for Browder made another appeal to the highest tribunal in the land and lost again.
 The Government contended that Browder, applying for passport in 1884, swore he had not previously re- ceived passport. The Government proved Browder had received pass ports under the name of Nicholas Dozenberg in 1921, under the name of George Norris in 1927 and Albert Henry Richards in 1891.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-17
} PIoffers Arrested on
 Two(harges
FBI Ndbs Men Who Af- tempted 10 Wreck Train
 Also Extort S5O,C00

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Feb. IT, Bail to the amount of $50,00o each has been set for three bowling pin setters charged with attempting to wreck a main line Southern Pa cific train and also attempting to extort $50000 from the company.
 Owen McHenry, 33; Bernal Car ter, 20, and Kenneth Lennon, 20, have been arraigned on four charg- es carrying maximum sentences of 50 years in prison,
 The three men were arrested by the FBI Friday and they were ar raigned Saturday, just seven days after railroad workers found spikes and bolts removed from the main line tracks of the Southern Pa cific near ToWle, and nearly one month after the extortion letter was received.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-17
THOUSANDS FLEE FIRE AT
 5ANTANDER
tBy Associated Press)

Thirty thousand persons have been forced from their homes by gi- gantic fire which swept Santander, northern Spain, on the Bay of Bis cay, yesterday and today in the wake of a disastrous hurricane which has claimed scores of lives in Spain and also Portugal.
 The flames late this afternoon were still blazing fiercely in San- lander but the fighters are believed to be gaining the upper hand.
 Among the hundreds of buildings. reported by the San Sebastian broad casting radio station to have already been destroyed or badly damaged, are the City Bank of Spain. Cathe- dral, Government Revenue Office. Government Customs houses and es- tablishments along the bay front.
 Meagre reports are picked up at San Sebatian from radio flashes of steamers in the harbor at San lander.
 The fire is said to have started when an explosion occurred aboard an oil tanker moored in the harbor and thousands of gallons of flaming gasoline blown by a high wind were carried to the waterfront and then to the surrounding section,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-17

There has been much discussion during the past weeks concerning the bill now before Congress and introduced by Representative Ever ett M. Dickstein, Republican of Illinois. and Chairman of the House Committee on Immigration and Naturalization, providing for the utilization of thrilled immigration quotas in order to colonize AL aska
 The House and Senate of the AL aska Territorial Legislature have passed the memorial urging Con- gress not to pass the measure.
 The bill, known as H. R. 279l is quite different from the identi- cal bills which were introduced in the 76th Congress by Representative Havenner of California and Sena- tor King of Utah. proposing and outlining an elaborate form of cor
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-17
NO HALL,
 SEA, BATTLES
Hurricane Born Storms Fail 10 Prevent Bombers and
 Subs from Activity
(By Associated Press)

Weather laid violent hands on Europe over the weekend but even the hurricane born storms failed to halt the relentless war in the air and on the seas.
 Great Britain is still keeping an apprehensive eye on suspected trouble in the Far East
 Royal Air Force bombers were sent on a 2.000-mile roundtrip flight to western Poland to drop pamphlets and other planes, with bombs, at tackled Nazi-held Dutch and Belgian coasts.
 The daily report of the Berlin High Command underscored new smashing blows at Great Britain's merchant shipping and said sub marines and bombing planes con- tributed to further damage, sending down war-laided craft.
 Gales over the Strait of Dover en- forced lull last night but carly today several English towns were raided by the Nazis and raid alarm sirens sounded for a time in the London area.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-17
Nondggression Agreement Made by Fuehrer with
 Two Nations TURKEY MAY SHAY ON
 SIDELINES E REPORT
Nation, However, Proves Enigma Together with
 Big Brother Neighbor
tBy Associated Press)

The last obstacle to the German march to southeastern Europe and the Mediterranean has apparently been removed.
 Reliable informants in Sofia report that Bulgaria and Yugoslavia are all legged to have reached an non-ag- yression pact, also an inference is given that Turkey may stand aside.
 This may be the keystone to fit together all military and diplomatic preparations that Germany has made for the Balkan offensive.
 There Is not much that Bulgaria or even Yugoslavia could do about 1t If Germany decided to send an army through them to reach the Dardanelles or Greece. but Turkey. as power, can at least contest the Nazi onslaught if that nation choose to use 1t. The Turks have been the center of the war problem engaging Germany in the southeastern Eur ope planned activities.
 Germany Is using all diplomatic pressure to keep Turkey on the side- lines.
 The British made Turkey poten- tial ally by pledging aid in defense of Turkeys integrity.
 So far Turkey is an enigma and like the big neighbor Russia, neither have made clear-cut stand what the course will really be if the Nazis. already perhaps 600,000 strong in Iumania, receive orders to march.
 British sources acknowledge that an accord with Turkey by Germany will mean sharp blow to British influence in the Balkans.
 Some diplomatic observers feel the odds are against Greece. notwith- standing her victories over the Ital- ians, if the German threat of a blow is really made and this might force Greece to capitulate.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-17
New Refugee Settlement
 Legislation Introduced

porate organization to handle the settlements
 The text Of the Dickstein bill is as follows:
 Providing for the utilization of thrilled immigration quotas in or der to colonize Alaska for purposes of national defense and as a mar ket for surplus production.
 Whereas during this world cri- sis, when every effort is being put forth to strengthen our national defense. the importance of includ- ing Alaska in future plans is being stressed by the military and naval experts, and
 Whereas it is apparent that the small population of Alaska with it's slightly less than 100000 square miles of area makes it difficult to
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-17
American
 F|ier Dies
 In Action
Oklahoma Aviation. with American Squadron,
 Killed in Fight

LONDON, Feb. IT. = The first fatality in action of an American in the Eagle Squadron fighting with Che Royal Air Force has oc- cured with the death of Edwin Orbizon B, of Oklahoma.
 Orbizon was killed chasing a German plane while on training flight. He was buried in a village churchyard close to the flying sta tion of the Eagle Squadron.
 The Adjutant of the squadron said: Everybody thought highly of Orbizon. He took to fighting in the air as duck does to water
 One other member of the Amer ican squadron, Howard Iekrone was killed previously, but in a fly- ing accident.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-17
SENATOR I5 / LAYING IT
 ON STRONG
Kentu1kidn Says Only Way fo Stop Hitler Is to De-
 feat Him Now

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-Senator Alben w. Barkley, opening the debate in the Senate today on the Admin istration's British aid bill, declared that if the United States does not help Grat Britain to defeat Hitler in Europe i've shall some day have to surrender to him or defeat him over here"
 Senator Barkley, his voice ringing through the well-filled Senate cham Der declared there is but one way to stop Hitler and that way is to de- feat him."
 Senator Barkley began his speech with the assertion that if Germany wins the war, the United States will face not only hostile Germany but also a hostile world.'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-17
ARMY ENGINEERS TRANSFERRED TO
 POST IN ALASKA

WASHINGTON, Feb. IT. - Army orders recently issued include transfer of the following Engineer ing Corps officers from McChord Field, at Tacoma. to Annette Is- land, near Ketchikan, Alaska:
 Lieut. Col George Nald, Major Fisher Blinn, Captains Bernard Card. Edward Dillon, James Krue- ger, Otto Rhode. David Hammond Carlin Whitesell Jr.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-17
ROCKWELL SENDS NEW MISSION ON
 WORK. ENGLAND
President of Harvard Dis. patched 10 Report Sti-
 entifi( Information

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17-Presi- dent Roosevelt has dispatched Dr James B. Conant, President of Harvard, to England as head of a special new mission charged with expediting directly to Washington recent scientific information of importance to National Defense
 Other scientists will be given similar assignments from time to time.
 Dr. Conant, research chemist and two companions. are to leave at once from New York for Eng land.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-17
ARMY MORALS

Telegrams and letters have been pouring into the War Department and to the Wisconsin Senators from wives and mothers of the 32nd Division of the National Guard, about immoral conditions around Camp Beauregard, at AL exandria, La.
 Wisconsin troops happen to be involved, and Louisiana happens to be the State complained of. But the situation has brought to a head a problem which exists in other States and with other troops. This controversy between Wis consfn citizens and the War De- partment may became a national issue as the new selective service army of a million men moves into camps all over the country. A similar controversy already has de- veloped regarding Jacksonville, Fla, and it's neighboring Camp Bland ing.
 In the Louisiana situation, Wis consin Senators are demanding that the War Department remove three houses of prostitution near Camp Beauregard But the War Depart ment replies that it has no juris- diction over the civil community outside camp limits. To this Sena- tor Wiley has replied that the War Department should extend it's jur- isdictiOn.
 Meanwhile. officials of Alexandria contend that their town is perfect ly moral War Department attitude is that the Army is not charged with moral reform of its recruits and that their conduct around a camp is likely to follow the same pattern as their conduct at home
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-17
HAGERTY LEAVES WASHINGTON, DC.
 EnR0UTE JUNEAU

Don Haggarty, Senior Organiza- ton Field Agent of the Office of Indian Affairs. left Washington, D. C., Saturday, according to word received in the Juneau office and should be in Juneau within ten days.
 Haggarty recently was called to the Washington Office for De- partment conferences.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-17
DEBT LIMIT LEGISLATION
 G0ES TO FOR
Congress Completes Action on BiII-AIso on Remoy-
 ing Tax Exemptions

WASHINGTON, Feb. IT. = Con- gress has sent to the White House the bill increasing the Federal debt limit to sixty-five billion dollars and removing Federal tax exemptions on future issues of Government secur- ities.
 The final action on the legislation came after the House approved of minor Senate amendments.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-17
SQUADRON WITH HEAVY
 B0MBER5 COME NORTH

WASHINGTON. Feb. 17-Rein- forcing the Army's new garrison in Alaska, the War Department said the Thirty Sixth Bombard- mcnt Squadron, now stationed at Lawry Field, Denver, equipped with heavy bombers, will be transferred to Fort Richardson, at Anchorage
 The permanent change will be made as soon as adequate facili- ties are available.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-17

WAS NGTON = Republican House leader Joe Martin warily avoided committing himself on the lend-lease armament bill at the COP caucus. Here are the instruc- tions he gave his colleagues:
 Read the testimony of those who testified on the bill at hear ings.
 Listen carefully to discussion on the floor Be present at every ses- sion during debate on the bill and amendments.
 "Go home and think it over.
 Use your own judgment, but vote like Americans"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-17
SUFFERS POWDER BURNS

Young Jerry Chapman was taken to St. Ann's Hospital Sunday after noon and received first aid treat ment for powder burn on his fingers, received when the .22 cali- brc gun, which he was handing, accidentally discharged
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