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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-21
NEW FLOAT 10
 BE BUILT AT
 BOAT KARBOR
City 10 Complete Projett- Council Passes New
 Dynamite Law

Bids for the construction of the fifth and last float in the Juneau small boat harbor are to be called by the Mayor and City Engineer. following action at last nights City Council meeting.
 Approximately $15,000 remains in the city's small boat harbor bond issue fund.
 The city has sufficient logs on hand to complete the new float. the bid call to cover piling, lumber and labor.
 A demand for more space at the boat harbor is already pressing here, with the present four floats well lined with vessels
 Dynamite Ordinance
 The Council also repealed the city's 1905 dynamite ordinance, re- placing it with ono requiring ship captains to notify the Chief of Po- lice when they have dynamite in their cargoes here, requiring that a guard be placed aboard any ship carrying dynamite and requiring that powder can be kept in the city only for immediate shipment and under the immediate care of a watchman.
 Mrs. Etta Mae Duckworth was ap pointed City Clerk pro tenn during the absence from the city of Clerk Harley J. Turner
 Removal from the Eleventh Street rIgl1t-of-Way of a house belonging 10 J. Jackson was referred to Mayor Harry l. Lucas, who will sec the owner
 A liquor dlSpensary license was transferred from Malt Lousko to William J. Hclin.
 Safety Lanes Asked The Police Committee was given a Juneau Transport Workers peti- ton asking that safety lanes or pedestrian walks" be installed to do away with dangerous jaywalking.
 A house on Star Hill belonging to Mrs. Victoria Steinbeck was con- demned as unsafe and unsanitary
 Councilmen discussed request by William R. Mulvihill, Territorial Di- rector Of Civil Defense, that Juneau adopt a defense plan. The matter was referred to Mayor Lucas for carrying through.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-21
FEDERATION OF
 WOMEN'S CLUBS
 PLAN BIG EVENT
Golden Jubilee Conven lion 10 Be Held in May
 Hunting for Pioneers

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21. = The General Federation of Women's Clubs is conducting a nationwide search for it's pioneer workers and during the Federation'S Golden Ju- bilae convention in Atlantic City next May, these women will be honcred with impressive ceremonies and the presentation of elaborate gold medals Some remarkable records of service and leadership have already been discovered and additional entries are coming n almost daily, according to Mrs. John L. Whitehurst. first vice. president of the Federation, and general chairman of the Golden Jubilee. The entries already in- clude one woman who is 95 years of age; also at least one woman who was present when the Fedora ticn was organized, April "A, 1890, in New York City.
 Award Three Medals
 Three medals will be awarded;
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-21

T am sincerely sorry to cause you this trcuble,' Reitas note concludes. But I know of nothing else to do. Many thanks"
 She had come to Juneau about a mcnth ago, leaving later to search unsuccessfully for something to do in Sitka. She was an expert ma- chine bockkeeper Her employment record at the Alaska Territorial En- pigment Service here, where she registered for work, shows she has held jobs in Seattle, in Manila, in Honolulu. She was a graduate of the Texas State College for Women.
 Funds Twinkle
 Last week she returned from Sit ka on the North Coast. Her finances were getting low.
 Last perscn to see her alive, as far as Juneau Police have been able to determine, was the hotel chamber maid at 2:15 o'clock yesterday after neon.
 Eseita is described as being tall five feet, 81a inches), slender l11t pounds) and very attractive She has light brown hair and was smart ly dressed.
 Ankle Injury
 Just before coming to Alaska, she tcld the Employment Service here she spr2ined her ankle. Later she injured it again and hesitated about going to doctor in view of hel dWindling finances. She wore bah dage Cn her right ankle as she limp ed about Juneau and Sitka looking for work.
 Chief of Police Dan RalSton asks that anyone knowing Reita or any thing about her which would helr in finding what became of her, re- port to him. Boatmen especially were asked to report wheather they had noticed an attractive young wo- man at the docks.
 That offer of a job still stands, il Reita is able to take it.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-21
JAPAN, RUSSIA
 SIGN AGREEMENT
 FISHING R|GHTS

MOSCOW, Jan. 21. = The Tass. SoVlet news agency. said renewal TOT another year of the agreement permitting Japanese to fish in Rus sian Wat0ss "douhtlessly consti- tutes a step forward in the matter of improving Soviet-Japanese rela- tions."
 The agreement was signed last night between Molotoff and Japan ese Ambassadoi Tatekawa. The agreement requires 20 percent in. crease in rental taxes payable by the Japanese Fishery owners.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-21
FAIRBANKS AREA, VETERAN MIXER,
 DIES IN SOUTK
Funeral Services. Tomor row for C. C. Berq-Re-
 mains Be Sent North

SHELTON, Wash. Jan. 21.-Fun- eral services for c. c. Berg, 94 vet eran miner of Fairbanks, Alaska, will le held here tomorrow.
 Berg died last Friday at the home f his son Hanson Berg where he had been visiting
 The remains will be returned to fairbanks fer burial.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-21
50 LEGI0NNAIRE5
 AT OLD TIMERS'
 NIGHT FESTIVITIES

More than 50 Lesionnaires last night enjoyed an Old Timers Night meeting of Afford John Bardford Post at the American Legion Dug out
 Practically all Past Commanders oi the Post were on hand.
 Major Jesse E. Graham gave a brief talk on Alaska defense.
 A feed followed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-21
STRING SAVING LAW

HAGEN-Danish farmers new are required to gather all bind ing t,yine fic9l their 5heaves of grain ond turn it over to epinning tacte@!!9f hcee-~c e,ctti,- nc,.- yese.,,''5 supply. The tWine has been cut off by the blockade. and good sub stitutes are scarce. The old string can be r2-9oI,-ej.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-21

Exports of petroleum products from the United. States required the production of 100000 barrels of oil in l93S. while in 1940 hte export requirements were about 128,000, 900 barrels.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-21
Henry MaIarz Awaits
 Bride -EIe(t on Alaska

Arriving on the steamer Alaska from Winlock, Wash. Miss Adeline Voil will become the bride of Henry Malarz of this city.
 Inc ceremony is expected to take place this evening. Mir Malarz is clerk in Ethe yQffice of Indian Af- fairs heresEs a 4ss@3
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-21
WE1EN G-DAYLIN co.
 PHONE 57

one for the longest continuous mem bcrship in a federated club, enc for the longest and most outstanding record of leadership in federat- now living but who has rendered the longest continuous service. Pre- liminary contests to determine these pioneer medal winners have been held in every state in the Union, in the 337 districts, and in a large number of the more than 15,000 clubs belonging to the General Fed eration Winners in these prelim- mary contests have received bronze, silver, and gold medals, totallng 3,600.
 Golden Jubilee Parties
 More than $50.C0G has been con tributed to the Federation through the Golden Jubilee birthday parties and patriotic celebrations. This sum has been added to the Million Dol lar Foundation Fund which the Federation is raising, and which now totals over 263,0O0 This is a sinking fund and only the interest from it is used in carrying on the work of the Federation. Cash prizes totaling $3500O will be awarded at Atlantic City to clubs, districts, and states making the largest per capita contribution to this fund.
 Cash Prize Offered
 Still another cash prize of $50 is offered to the young woman be- tween the ages of IS and 30 who submits the best design for the cover of the historical souvenir bro- chure which will be distributed at the Jubilee convention. Cash prizes have already been awarded for the best Federation song and the best Federation march.
 Gigantic Pageant
 In addition to regular program features, the Golden Jubilee con- vention will offer a gigantic pageant depicting woman's progress during the past 50 years. A great chorus which is expected to embrace 1000 voices, more than 700 already being registered, will be conducted by Miss Gena Branscombe of New York City, celebrated composer and conductor. Americas most popular radio forum, Americas Town Meet ing of the Air, has been secured fol che of the evening programs and will be presided over by the presi- dent of Town Hall, Inc, George V Denny Jr.
 1 Junior club women will come into their own at this convention Net only will they have conspicu- GUS part in the program, but they will stage a spectacular rolling chall parade in Atlantic City's Worit l famous Auditorium. Each state VII enter a chair decorated in It. state flower, and in each chair vii ride the Junior chosen to represen her state. On the basis of appear ] ance, club service, and promise Q future leadership. one of these stat representatives will be chosen t appear on the platform of the con venticn and preside with the Presi dent of the General Federation oye the evening session.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-21
Explosion, Arms pIant
 Kills Four
British Ministry Of Supply Makes Brief Report of
 Scottish Accident

LONDON. Jan. 2l.-F Four persons were killed this afternoon in an explosion in Scottish arms fac oorv.
 The announcement is made by the British Minister of Supply, but no other aetans are gwen oa..
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-21
Guardsmen Put Up Stiff Fight Against EdgIemen
 High Team Beats EIks
LAST NIGHT High School 27; Elks 21. Eagles 43; Guard 26.
HOW THEY STAND

A good crowd saw two good bas- ketball games III Douglas last night when the Juneau High Bears out IT he Elk5 27-2l and the Doug
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-21
DOW, JCNES AVERAGES
HELP AN l4L1SK1N
Telephone 713 or write The Alaska Territorial Employment Service
for this qualified worker.

ODD JOBS-Young man, age 20, high school graduate. including shop course in woodworking. Ex- perienced at common labor, truck driving. electricians helper. Call for ES 246.
 The United States shipped petrol cum and petroleum products worth 386 .535 668 to foreign countries in 1Q3q
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-21
Dinner Party Honors
 Miss Florence Dobson

Miss Florence Dobson was the in- centive for an informal birthday dinner party given last evening by her mother, Mrs. Mabel Nance at the family home on Erwin Street
 Covers were laid for Mrs. Walter Bathe. Miss Marian Dobson, Miss ldabcll Dobson. Lee Nance, the guest of honor and the hostess.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-21
TRAGIC END
 TO JOB HUNT
 FEARED HERE
Attractive Visitor Drops Out of Sight Police
 Seek Information

(Continued from rage One)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-21
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Jan. 21. - Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 5, American Can 9la, Anaconda 24 7I8, Bethlehem Steel 33E, Commonwealth, an d Southern F. CWtiss Wright g., General Motors 44la, Interpational Harves CT 45ia, Kcnnecott 33 ;, New York Central 13 7/8, Northern Pacific G7s. United States Steel 65i., Pound $403 3i4
 DOW, JCNES AVERAGES
 The following are today's Dow ones averages: industrialss l28 23 rails 289C. utilities 2004
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-21

There are an estimated 3.00OO lepers in the world, or one out of every 800 persons.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-21

Few mamals, except for shrews, rats, mice and bats, are native to the Philippine Islands.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-21

Try classified ad ill The Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-21
Communist
 Newspaper
 Suppressed
British Government Bans Publication, Distribu-
 lion, Daily Worker

LONDON. Jan. 21.-The British Government today banned publica- tion and distribution of the Daily Worker, Communist organ publica- tion
 Scotland Yard detectives raidcd the offices of the Daily Worker and stopped publication just as the paper was going to press this afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-21

Empire Classifieds Pay!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-21

Itshere today! The beautiful new Plymouth
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-21

in normal driving, moW less gear sbitffmS! Let us show you this great advancement. Expect to be surprised and delighted when you see the New 1941 Specisl Deluxe Plymouth-glamorous with Fasbion-1one- miracle in color, fabric and appointments! Expect to be amazed when you try Power- matic Shifting! It's here now-Try it today!
Evening star., 1941-10-14
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with smooth, veIvsN surfoee, for less than
$751; See these lovely broodIootns, their soft
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Evening star., 1941-11-11

revolutionary uprisings in the West
Indies and later accompanied the
1905 expedition to the Mediterranean
to record the total eclipse of the sun
at Bone, Algeria.
Served at Panama.
From 1910 to 1914, Admiral Bell
was sanitary officer for the Panama
Canal Commission. After a short
period of duty on the midshipmen
training vessel Nevada, he was de-
tached to sanitize the Georgetown
site for new training station. After
duty at Lake Island, N. Y, and
Philadelphia Admiral Bell was made
chief medical officer of the Pacific
Fleet.
Subsequently he became chief
medical officer at the Naval Academy
and at the naval hospital at New
port, r. I. Stationed in Washington
for several years at the Bureau of
Medicine and Surgery. Admiral Bell
served at Norfolk before his retire
ment in 1887 He retired under an
act OF Congress permitting officers
with Canal Zone duty a shorter
period of service.
A resident of Chevy Chase for the
last four years. Admiral Bell was a
member of the Chevy Chase Club,
Army and Navy Club. Mask and Wig,
Evening star., 1941-11-11
Mrs. Sophie R. PendIeton
Dies in PHILADELPHIA

Mrs. Sophie Rust Pendleton, 83,
for many years Washington resi-
dent, died yesterday at the home of
her daughter Mrs. Walter King
Ross. in Philadelphia.
A native of Westmoreland County
Va, she came to Washington in 1922
to make her home. For the last sew
eral years she has resided with her
daughter in Philadelphia. Besides
her daughter. she leaves son, John
Rust Pendleton, and daughter.
Elizabeth Pendleton Taylor. both of
this city. and six grandchildren
Funeral services will be held at
230 pm. tomorrow in the All Souls
Memorial Church and burial will be
in Oak Hill Cemetery, Falls Church.
Va. Pallbearers will be Harry Lee
Rust jr.. George Pendleton Plum
mer, David Newton Rust, jr., John
Rust Pcndleton, jr.; Robert George
Pendleton and Thomas Fitzhugh
Knox.
Evening star., 1941-11-11
Chief F. D. !. {. Examiner
Found Dead in Bed

John Grayson Nichols. 49, chief
examiner of the Federal Deposit In
Surance Corp. died Unexpectedly
last night while taking a nap before
dinner. Apparently in good health
at his Office yesterday. Mr. Nichols
was found on his bed by maid
when she went to tell him his din
ner was ready.
A former chief bank examiner for
the State of North Carolina, Mr..
Nichols had been here since 1882
and an assistant to the chairman
of the F. D. l. c. since 1884 He
vas promoted to head the examining
division of the F. D. T. c. after hav-
ing been an examiner only a year.
His first year here was the examiner
in charge of the reorganization di-
vision Of the Pittsburgh area for
the controller of the currency. 3
Born in Marion. N c.. Mr.. Nichols
was educated there and was grad
uated from the University of North
Carolina. During the World War
he was attached to the Naval Air
Service at Pensacola, Fla. Later he
served as executive vice president of
the Page Trust Co. of Aberdeen.
N. c.
Mr.. Nichols is survived by 15-
year-old son, John Grayson Nichols.
jr. Funeral arrangements were ex-
pected to be completed this after
noon.
Evening star., 1941-11-11
Admiral W. H. Bell
Dies; Was 80 Years
In Medical Service
Chevy Chase Resident
Former Chief Physician
OF u. s. Pacific Fleet

Admiral William Hemphill Bell,
So, U. S. NJ. Medical Corps, retired
died early today at his residence. 5
West Blackthorn street. Chevy
Chase, Md. He was retired four
years ago after 80 years in the
medical service.
Born i'll Milwaukee, Wis. Admiral
Bell was graduated from the medical
school of the University of Pennsyl-
vania and interned for two years in
Philadelphia before joining the Med
ical Corps in 1898. Attached first to
a ship in Caribbean waters. he also
served in naval hospitals at Ports
mouth. N. H., and Norfolk, Va, be-
fore joining the Marine Corps bat
talon stationed at the Panama
Canal Zone
Admiral Bell was the physician on
marine expeditions sent to handle
Evening star., 1941-11-11
Dratha
SPRINGHORN IOIJS

SPRINGHORN, LOUIS J. On Monday,
November 10. l941, LOUIS j SPRING
HORN, husband OF the late Rose Spring
horn father OF Mrs. Helen c. Hyland and
Mrs. Dorothy Deneeler of Madalin, N Y
Services at Chambers GEORGETOWN fu-
neral home, 3lst and NJ SITS. NV, on
Friday, November IA, at 10 am. Rela-
Washington National Cemetery. L.
THOMAS. HERBERT. On Sunday, No
vember 9. 1871. HERBERT THOMAS. hus-
band of Laura Thomas. brother of Beula h
Chapman and nephew of Irene Fields
funeral home. n. j. ave. and r ST. NV,
after pm. Tuesday. where services will
be held Wednesday, November L., = pm. =
UNDERWOOD. MARY Z. On Sunday.
November 3, 1871 at her residence $50
loved wife of Richard T. Underwood and
mother of Mrs Harry whitley. Mrs. Mat
thew A. WEIGH, Mrs. Joseph Federline
Mrs Reginald Logan. Mrs. William Nor
rlsSette, Mrs. RoSalie Donaldson. Frank
T. Richard s., Howard J. and James I'm
Funeral from the residence of her SON.
24l6 md St e, on Wednesday,. Novem-
ber l.; a. $50 a m. Requiem mass AZ
terment Mount Olivet Cemetery. II
WEST. RALPH PHELPS. On Monday.
pits!, RALPH PHELPS WEST, husband Of
Sudle l.. West father of Allen West and
Services at Gawler's chapel 1850 Pa
ave. NV, Wednesday. November L. at II
am Interment tprlyate) in Arlington
National Cemetery.
Evening star., 1941-11-11

China has 108 900 rural co-opera-
tive societies. with a total member
ship of 5000 900.
Evening star., 1941-11-11
John {. Foster, Lawyer,
To Be Buried Tomorrow

John c. Foster, lawyer here for
so years, died Sunday at his home.
2602 Rhode Island avenue NE
Funeral services will be held at Hy-
songs funeral home at 10 am. to-
morrow, followed by burial in Glen
wood Cemetery.
Born and educated in the public
schools here, Mr.. Foster lived here
all his life except for two years as
United States Commissioner at Co.
lonial Beach, Va, and three years
as corporation counsel of Mount
Rainier, Md. Before the District
National Guard was organized. he
was captain of Whitneys Rifles.
A member of both the District and
American Bar Associations. Mr..
Foster also was active in the Junior
Order of the United American Me-
chanics. He was a former grand
chief of Jonadabs. the temperance
organization.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Agnes Ward Foster, and two daugh-
ters, Mrs. Helen Harris and Mrs.
Robert Sutton of Silver Spring, Md.
Evening star., 1941-11-11
Maryland Congress
OPT. A. Convenes
Al Bethesda School
Defense Main Topic
Of Stote Sessions to
Continue Three Doys

Representing some $4,000 parents
and teachers who are members OF
200 Parent Teacher Associations in
Maryland, delegates and visitors
gathered this afternoon at Leland
Junior High School, Bethesda, for
the first session of the three-day
annual convention of the Maryland
Congress of Parents and Teachers.
Earlier today presidents of the asso-
Citations and members of the State
Board of Managers met at the East
Silver Spring Elementary School for
preliminary conferences. A silent
prayer for world peace was given at
II am and at noon the group ad-
iourned to the Brook Farm Tea
House for luncheon.
The theme of the congress is
Defense and the Parent-Teacher
Association" This will provide the
topic of discussion and debate by
speakers during the entire conven-
ton.
Mrs. Cox Opens Session.
Mrs. S. c. Cox of Roanoke, Va.
vice president of the National Con-
gress of Parents and Teachers, was
to make the opening address this
afternoon on Defense and the
ParentTeacher Association" and
tonight, at the Leland School, DR..
Herbert Bruner, professor of educa-
ton at Columbia University. will
talk on What the Present World
Situation May Mean for the Mary
land Public Schools"
Greetings TO the delegates were
to be made this afternoon by Mrs
G.. R. Clements, president of the
Maryland congress; Mrs. Frank F
Smith. official hostess, and F. Hunter
Creech, official host.
Tonight's program is to be round
ed out with a general discussion of
the Maryland School Survey Com
mission, led by Miss Lillian c. Comp
ton, a vice president OF the con-
gress, and a panel of three speakers.
Election Tomorrow.
TomorroW's morning and after
noon sessions will be held in the
East Silver Spring School, where
polls will be open for the election
of officers. Chairmen's conferences
Will discuss phases of defense and
relations to parent-teacher assocla-
ton work.
The evening session will be held
i'll Leland School. Scheduled for
talks are C. Allen Carlson. superln-
tendent of schools, Somerset County
who will discuss Possibilities in the
Relations of Parents and Teachers
With High School Students" and
DR.. Howard A. Kinhart, principal OF
Annapolis High School, and Will
ford C. Taylor. former president OF
the Bethesda Chevy Chase Senior
High School P. T. A., both of whom
will talk on What Our High School
Association Has Done
Their talks will feature a panel
discussion on the subject of ac-
tivities and programs of high school
associations. which will be led by
Miss Ellen Lombard of the United
States Office of Education.
Evening star., 1941-11-11

st. Elmo Chapter Of Delta Phi Fra
ternity Of the University of Pennsyl-
vania, Archaeological Society and the
English Speaking Union.
Burial at Arlington.
His medical Affiliations included
the American Medical Association,
American College of Surgeons, Col
lege of Physicians of Philadelphia,
and Association of Military Sur
geons. He also was member of
the Sons of the Revolution and the
Society of the War of 1912.
Services will be conducted at 2
pm. Friday at the Fort Myer
Chapel, with burial in Arlington
National Cemetery. The Rev. A. j.
Evening star., 1941-11-11
Two Men Convicted
Of Kidnapping Girl
By the Associated Press.

BY the ASSOCIATED Press.
RICHMOND. Va. Nov. 11.-Con-
victed of kidnapping a 17-year-old
Boydton farm girl, Tracy L. Sims,
"a, Of Morrisville, N. c.. and Jack
F. Adams, 20, of Greer. S. c., will be
sentenced by United States District
Judge Robert Pollard.
Imposition of sentences was de-
ferred until some later date by the
court yesterday after jury of busi-
ness men had deliberated seven min
utes to find the two guilty. The Jury
made no recommendation as to
punishment. and the law specifies
that the maximum penalty under
such verdict may be life impris-
onment
Evening star., 1941-11-11
Earl Of Southesk Dies

BRECHIN, Scotland, No. II (Pj.-
The tenth Earl of Southesk, de-
scendant of an ancient Scottish
family and owner of about 22,700
acres of deer stocked land, died
yesterday at Kinnaird Castle. He
was 81 His titles pass to his son,
Lord Carnegie.
Evening star., 1941-11-11
Jewish Publisher Dies

NEW YORK, Nov. II (P).-Max
Cohen, 88 one of the founders of
the American Hebrew, national
Jewish weekly, died yesterday. He
was formerly assistant corporation
counsel of the City of Yonkers.
Evening star., 1941-11-11
California Jurist Dies

SACRAMENTO, Nov. II (PD.--
John F. Pullen, SO. Sacramento, pre-
siding justice of the Third District
Court of Appeals, died last night
He was a member of the National
Council of the Boy Scouts.