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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-13
JAPAN IS CALM
 BEFORE STORM
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NOO1GuIu6U 1IOm rage 1) ther would be an explosion.
 The Japanese people, he said, would not be discouraged by pres sure. (Previously, the United States and Britain were understood to have expressed grave concern in regard to possible Japanese move against Thailand, due to the con- centration of Japanese troops oc- cupying Indo-China on the Thai frontier.)
 Concern Over U. S.
 Hiraide's statement followed off, cial expressions of concern over plans for shipment of American war supplies to Russia by way of Vladi- vostok and coincided with 8 Domei (Japsnese) News Agency dispatch from Hanoi saying that all exports from Indo-China had been banned except for exports to Japan. The ban was not explained.
 Hiraide did not explain his warn ing to nations opposed to Japan other than to say that they should avoid der-estimating Japan's strength.
 If they make that mistake, he said, they will be inviting "unfor- tunate results"
 (The Japanese radio, heard by CBS asserted that the United States had offered military aid to Thailand but that 1t had been "hatly refused. !" American minister at Bangkok re- portedly had urged Thailand to give up its pro-JapaneSe attitude" but that the Thai leaders had re- piled that would remain neutral)
 Our Oil Will Go
 Washington, Aug. 13-(UP)-The government proceeded today with arrangements for four American tankers to carry gasoline to Vladi- vostok under this country's Soviet aid program.
 Although there was no official comment on Japanese expressions of concern over trans-Pacific ship ments to assist Russia in its war ef- fort, the fact that the government was. going ahead with these ar- engagements appeared to indicate that the United States was paying no heed to Japanese reaction.
 Officials said that the tankers undoubtedly would fly the American
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that the temporary bonds eStab- hshed with Germany and Italy by the armistice conventions would be stabilized as soon as possible.
 He expressed grave concern over the recent trend of public opinion, charging that "the authority of my government is doubted; orders are often badly executed" He said Bri- tish and Free French propaganda were partly to blame, an dhe an- nounced series of decreeS Sup- pressing all activities of political parties, relegating freemasons to the status of Jews banning them from public functions and dissolv- ing their lodges, and creating com missions to break obstacles creat- ed by clandestine opposition"
 Darlan Called Dictator
 London, Aug. 13-(UP)-An au- thoritative British statement as- sailed Admiral Jean Francois Dar- Ian today as a dictator who would force France into further surrender and collaboration with the Axis.
 The statement said that "Dicta- tor Darlan has been placed in the strongest possible position for forc- ing on the French people measures 0 further surrender and collabora- ton with the Axis which otherwise would be impossible for him to foist on his countrymen"
 "The form of government envis- aged for France in Petain's broad cast not only is destined to sub- jugate and silence the French peo- pie, imposing upon them 8 policy they detest, but it is also designed to initiate the forms of government of Germany and Italy, thereby un- dermining Vichy's determination to align itself more closely than ever with those countries" the statement said. AZ
 The reference was to Marshal Henrie Philippe Petain's broadcast yesterday in which he announced new powers for Darlan and new Vichy policies of collaboration with it's conqueror.
 "The fate of such a form of gov. ernment, lacking any measure of spontaneous popular support, is not likely to be happy one," the Brit ish statement said.
 France Is Anxious
 "Petain'S speech unmistakably betrays the utmost anxiety of the vichy government regarding inter nal conditions in France. Vichy's long and abject record of dishonor and surrender has reduced its pres tige and popularity with the French people to the vanishing point and has created 8 condition in which the French people are turning with growing hope toward Britain and her allies and ardently desire a British victory"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-13
ST. LUCY'S C. Y. o.
 TO HOLD OUTING

Members of St. Lucy's c. Y. o. unit will hold their annual outing Sunday at Black Rock. Final plans were made at meeting of he chapter last evening in the parish club house. A committee was also named last evening to arrange for the units annual dinner dance to be held early in the fall.
 All members will attend the 8 o'clock Mass Sunday morning and will receive communion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-13

government had objected to the plan.
 German versions of the eastern front painted a picture of complete success in the southern Ukraine, with large numbers of Soviet troops trapped or captured in the Odessa and nearby areas while others at- tempted to flee by boat across the Black Sea. The Berlin dispatches also reported tightening of traps around enemy forces on the centra, front and said that gains had beer made by Germans and Films on the northern sectors after repulsing So- viet counter attacks.
 The Nazi official news agency re. ported total of lS4 Russian plane. destroyed on Tuesday.
 Hitler Grows Anxious
 But the increasing price of tht Nazi's third offensive and the aYrx. iety of Hitler to speed operation. was indicated by military and diplo. matic developments on three other fronts:
 1. On the aerial c1ont powerful British bombing squadrons, led hy Americar1-made planes and coordi- hating their blows with the Red ail force, pounded with high explosives at Berlin and many other German centers in one of the most wide- spread attacks of the war.
 London reported that RAF' bomb. left big fires burning in Berlin anc that attacks were made on Magde. burg, Hanover, the Krupp Arm. Works at Essen, airfields in Holland docks at Lehavre and harbors on the Norwegian coast.
 The importance of the British Russian air offensive was indicated both by Berlin dispatches telling ot the German attention centered on the raids and by NaI reports that g total of 57 British planes had beer brought down in the last 24 hours
 Japan Is Warning
 2. On the Far Eastern front, Ja- pans diplomatic and military op- erationS again were geared to sup. port the German war against the Soviet Union in the apparent hope Of taking advantage of any even- tual Russian collapse in the west
 A Japanese naval spokesman warned that any unfriendly nations obviously the United States anC Britain = that underestimated Ja. pans strength would be inviting unfortunate results" He described the Pacific crisis as merely the calm before the storm and said the Japa. nese people must be prepared fol an explosion if events pressed Tokyos patience" beyond the limit.
 Coincidentally, all exports from Japanese-occupied Indo-C China ex- .cept those to Japan were prohibited without explanation, the Japanese news agency reported.
 The Japanese press emphasized the concentration of Japanese troops on the borders of T1nailand by renewing vigorous warnings tc Bangkok not to accept British American guarantees of aid, because Japan would not tolerate" Thai lands submission to Britain.
 3. In Western Europe, German pressure on the Vichy government built up a new explosive situation in unoccupied France without, how ever, forcing immediate action.
 The elevation of Vice-Premier Admiral Francois Darlan to greater power over the armed forces put the Vichy regime in a position to swing swiftly and more actively into line with the policies of Berlin, especial ly if 6 decision should De forced on reported German demands for use of the French navy or Africa naval
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-13

 ernment to lay the mainS with the city giving a 50 per cent discount on the water rent.
 If the city agrees to the special rate for the defense homes, changes in the present water rent ordinance will be necessary. This would be done only by the board of aldermen.
 The Waterbury Taxpayers asso- citation has criticized the city's pres ent method of a fixed water rate, no matter what the amount consumed, and has recommended that a Slid- ing rate scale be adopted. A spe- cial commission appointed by the mayor is now studying the wtaer rent situation and is expected to propose the establishment of slid- ing scale. whereby large consumers would get the benefit of reduced rate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-13
Draftees Are Slated To Serve Longer Time
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IWhile bipartisan opponents Toared their objections, Rayburn declared the resolution approved.
 Although the administration had antciipated a close vote, they were startled by their margin of only one vote. They had been led to expect wider margin. They had mustered i a 215 to 190 vote against a recom- initial motion afew moments earlier. The galleries were more crowded than they have been since the lmomentous debate on the lend-lease bill. Spectators, including a large number of men in uniform heard administration leaders warn that fine present crisis in relations with France and Japan emprasized the need for retaining the troops.
 "Time has passed" Majority Lead er John w. Mccormack, D., Mass, waruad. "Our enemies have moved. We know that Japan is moving and that vichy is falling into Ger man hands"
 Complexion of Vote
 The 1s2 Democrats who voted for massage were joined by 21 Repup- licans. Opposed were 133 RepuDn- cans, 65 Democrats, three Progress sives and one American Labor party member.
 One House modification requires the secretary of war to discharge draftees for whom continued ser vice would create hardship, un- less their dismissal would adverse ly affect national defense. The Sem ate resolution made it discretion- ary.
 The House version also would credit the draftees with the IS tmonths extended service on their 1O-year term as army reserves. All attempts to lower the exten- sion provision of the bill below 18 months were beaten down, as were other opposition methods.
 A proposal by Rep. Thomas H. Eliot, D., Mass, providing that the 600, ,OOO selectees already in service be discharged at the rate of 50OOO a month beginning next January was shouted down.
 Rep. Arthur D. Healey, D., Mass, offered the amendment providing the $10 wage boost for army men and it was first rejected on a stand ing vote. Proponents then demand ed a teller vote and 1t was adopt- ed, 13l to 84.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-13

CANARIES, FREED COME BACK
 Berkeley, Cal. tUP) = When Mrs. Louise Garrison accidentally left the door of her aviary open all 55 of her canaries took to the air and freedom. Eventually, however, they al came back each warbling his own version or what seemed2 to be-: there's no place like home"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-13
METHOD IN THE HEAT

Hollis, Okla. (UP)-Secretary Bill Medaris of the Hollis Chamber of Commerce couldn't get the board of directors interested in installing a cooling system in his ofnce. So he scheduled directors meetings daily in the office at 3 p. m.-hottest part of the day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-13

flag. They pointed out that Vladi- vostok has not been declared bel- ligerent port by this government
 and hence there was no reason why American vessels may not enter it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-13

Trinidad shipped over 186,OO0 CO., counts to other countries in one month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-13
NORTH ELM ST.
 MAN RESCUED

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NAZIS MAKE
 BIG GAINS

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WATER RATES ON
 DEFENSE PROJECT

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-25
IADlES' GROUP CHANCES DATES
 FOR MEETINGS

A change in the dates of their regular meetings was decided on by members of the Juneau Ladies Auxiliary No. 34, who met last night in the Union Hall Meetings will now occur on the first and third Tuesdays of each month in the Union Hall, the next regular business meeting to be held on October T.
 Plans were also made at the gathering last night for the social meeting to be held on October 21. At that time bingo games will be played and prizes awarded the winners. During the evening, pie a la mode and coffee will be served.
 All old and present members are invited to attend the get-together and tc take friends who are inter- ested in the organization There will be no admission charge The social will be held at o'clock in the evening in the Union Hall.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-25
JERRY CHAPMAN IN SEATTLE HOSPITAL;
 LITTLE H0MESICk

Jerry Chapman, the Juneau boy champion of the local soap-box derby, who went to Akron and drove his soap-box car in the big race at Derby Downs, is in Seattle and little homesick to hear from his Juneau friends.
 Jerry is occupying bed in the Seattle Orthopedic Hospital where he is undergoing treatment for . leg affhction, it was learned today. He is scheduled to stay in that hospital bed for the next two weeks at least, and he has written his mother that he'd sure like to get some letters from some of the kids in Juneau.
 When Jerry gets out of the hos pital, he'll be heading back to his home town.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-25
Regisiraiion Board
 For Nurses 10 Meet

A meeting of the Territorial Reg istraticn Board for nurses is sched- uled for October 8 according to an announcement made here. In ac- cordance with a law passed by the Territorial Legislature, all nurese in the Territory must register, and this is the first year for such reg istration.
 The first Board meeting will be held in the Governors Office in the Federal Building at 10 o'clock in the morning Of October 8.
 Members of the Registration Board are Mrs Lola Walthers of Juneau, secretary treasurer of the organization; Miss Helen Hend- ricks of Ketchikan and Miss Mar garet Dunnegan of Fairbanks. Fol lowing the Board meeting, all nurses in Alaska will be registered
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-25
MISSIvE HOLDS MURDER SECRET
 IN THE LETTER"
Bette Davis Stars with Her. bert Marshall Production
 at 20ih Century Show

w. Somerset Vaughan wrote the play, Bette Davis is the star and William Wyler the director. The film is The Letter" long awaited by movie audiences throughout the country, which is currently offer ing magnetic entertainment at the 20th Century Theatre.
 Bette Davis--a name now full of magic to those who appreciate the art of acting Leslie, wife of a Singapore plantation owner. Suave, British Herbert Mai- shall is her husband.
 Native music tempers a balmy night, moonlight throws shadows of palms and rubber plants against the huts of the plantation. Coolies are asleep in hammocks A shot rings out from the quiet house, followed by another and another. A man staggers from the Crosbie home, slumps on the porch. Leslie stands over him at the door, smok- ing pistol in her hand.
 Leslie tells her story. It is a story for which no jury would convict her.
 She comes to trial and her aloof gentility, known throughout the British Orient, is commended as fortitude. But behind the cool eyes, the distant expressions, the straight back, lies secret, a se- cret told in a letter.
 Max Steiner scored the film with inspired music and Howard Koch adapted Maughams story.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-25
First Nursing Glass
 To Meet October (
 Al Health Center

The first meeting of the Home Nursing Glasses being sponsored in Juneau by the American Women's Voluntary Services will be held Monday night, October 6, at 7;30 o'clock. All women of the commuu- ity interested are invited to attend the meeting, which is mainly or ganizational. It will be decided when the following meetings, both afternoon and evening, will be held
 The group will register in the Juneau Public Health Center in the Territorial Building. Mrs. Burr Johnson is in charge of the Home Nursing unit, and she will also as- sist in the teaching. Miss Jane Hubbard, Public Health Nurse of Juneau, and Mrs. Marjorie Hessig will instruct in nursing, and it is hoped to obtain another nurse for instruction.
 The classes will meet once week for two-hour sessions for about three months. All women in- terested may call either Mrs John son or Miss Hubbard for further in- formation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-25
Juneau Visitor Is Feted at Numerous
 Parties Recently

In honor of Mrs. Joseph German of Tacoma, who is in Juneau visit ing her sister, Mrs Maude Hamlin for two weeks, several parties have recently been given. Tuesday after noon, Mrs. Harold Knight enter tained at small luncheon for sly in Mrs. Germans honor.
 Last night Mrs. E. D. Hamlin was hostess at a party in her home, and three tables of bridge was the evenings pastime. Winning high honors at cards was Mrs. A. Van Mavern, and Mrs. Dean Counter took second. The travelling prize was won by Miss Nancy North, and a guest prize was presented to Mrs. German.
 This afternoon Mrs. German is again being feted at a luncheon given by Mrs. c. B. Holland at her home. Eight guests are present for the informal afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-25

CAPITOL FILM
 BRINGS STRONG
 CAST TO SCREEN
Escape 10 Glory" Tells Story of Men and Wom-
 en Facing Disaster

Drama, with the. power of flash ing pistons, may be found in Co., lumbia's Escape to Glory which opened yesterday at the Capitol Theatre. Action. with the speed of flashing bullets, is a vital part of the new film, which was directed by John Brahm from a screenplay by P. J. Wolfson Romance, with the throb of an all-conquering love, is the third essential of this un- forgettable new film, which stars Pat O'Brien and Constance Ben nett. with supporting cast head ed by John Halliday, Melville Cooper and Alan Baxter fa
 Escape to Glory" tells stirring, thrilling story of men and women facing disaster and death, and be- having each according to his na- ture.
 A soldier of fortune who had hitherto sold his courage for cash discovers that money isn't every thing girl who had hitherto sold her loyalty for minks and sables finds that warmth can come from the heart; a gunman facing electrocution chooses the manner of his death-to die obtaining his revenge, but to die in a blaze of glory.
 Of such material has been com- pounded the thrill-thundering story which is Escape to Glory of human beings confronted with overwhelming odds, of tense, sus- penseful situations, breathtaking and nerve-lashing in their own right.
 MT. Brahms masterful direction compounds the many dramatic ele- ments of the new Columbia film so that they emerge one unforget- table whole. Mir. Wolfson's screen play is equally as masterly, a structure of dramatic excellence.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-25
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
SCHOOL IS TO STAGE
 CARNIVAL IN OCTOBER

Preparations already under way for a carnival to be held in the school gymnasium next month were announced last evening by Supt. Calvin Pool Principal entertain ment will include a vaudeville per- ormance followed by dancing and there will be side shows and other concessions.
 Arthur Ladd has been placed in charge of floor arrangements for the carnival Miss Eleanor Warren with assistance of committee yet to be selected will look after the con- sessions and Ernst Oberg is in charge of the vaudeville program. Proceeds from the affair will go toward gym equipment and other school interests.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-25
MRS. CHARLES MELCZER
 LEAVES FOLLOWING VISIT

Mrs. Charles Melczer, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Simpson of this city. is southbound pas senger on the steamer Aleutian. returning to her home in Los An geles Mrs. Melczer has been visis- ing her parents for about three weeks, and has been entertained on numerous occasions
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-25
HOSPITAL NoTEs

Mrs. John Guerrero was dismissed from St. Anns Hospital yesterday afternoon after receiving medical attention.
 Tom Langley was admitted yes- terday to St. Ann's Hospital as a medical patient
 Robert Hay, who is suffering from spinal meningitis, was reported by his physician to have undergone no change in his condition.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-25
MRS. RAY MCCORMICK IS ALTAR SOCIETY HOSTESS

For their first meeting since ad- tournament early in the summer the Ladies Altar Society of the Island will be guests of Mrs. Ray Mccormick at her home on Third street this evening Miss Rita Mo Cormick will be assisting hostess.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-25
HELP AN
 ALASKAN
telephone 713 or write The Alaska Territorial
 Employment Service for this qualified worker.

RECEPTICNIST SWIFT c H : BOARD OPERATOR-Woman age 25. married, high school graduate and two years college education. Good on general office work, pleas ant personality. Experienced on pgx switchboard. Call for ES ETA.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-25
SCOUT TROOP MEMBERS

At a regular meeting of local girl scouts yesterday three girls Mary lin Isaak, Mary Cuthbert and Oath crime valeson were inducted into membership The meeting was held at the home of their leader Mrs. Grant Logan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-25
TEE CANNERY CLOSES

The Sebastian Stuart cannery at Tyee will not remain in operation to pack salmon during the fall fishing season, it was announced today by the fisheries division of the Fish and Wildlife Service.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-25
WORK AT HosPITAL

Lawrence Cashen joined the nurs- ing staff of St. Ann,s Hospital first part of the week after couple of months as night attendant at the Douglas Inn.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-25
NOTICE TO A.w.v.s. KNITTERs

Meeting Sept. 26, 8 pm. at the hone of Mrs. Rude. Next meeting at Governors Mansion will be he'd Oct 3. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-25
MRS. SAvIKKO AND CHILDREN
 LEAVE FOR SITKA HOME

Enroute to Sitka to join MT. Savikko who is teaching in the public school of that city Mrs Wal ter Savikko, and two children, Jor- enc and Walter, Jr.. sailed aboard the North Coast this morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-25
NOTICE

AIRMAIL ENVELOPES, showing air route from Seattle to Nome, on sale at J. B. Burford & Go. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-25

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