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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-28

tion, is spending his time culling over UNIV officer rolls. The inside word is that there is a double pur- pose behind this
 one: to take vengeance on local leaders who refused to bow to his pressure to support Willkie. Two to put followers he can depend on into office in preparation for major coal strike April l, when the pres ent UNIV contract with the oper- ators expires.
 Soothing with hatred of the Presi- dent, and an extremist foe of his foreign policies, Lewis is credited With planning to make strong de- mands on the mine owners. The order for a special $2 assessment on all UNIV members already has gone out to provide a strike fund if needed. And unless prevented by ill health, Lewis will head the UNIV negotiating group-a key position to lhurn things up.
 Privately, government labor chiefs nake no secret Of their concern over tLe situation A major coal strike would play havoc with defense pro- auction, particularly in the spring when 1t will be greatly accelerated.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-28

Some members do the trick by listing their wives, children or their relatives on the payroll and pocket ing all or part of the money. Others require their office. workers to kick back" part of their salaries. This practice, incidentally, is lot more prevalent than is generally believed, even though it is a felony with heavy penalties for conviction. No Congressman, however, has yet been caught
 Congressmen are allowed a flat sum of $6,500 year for clerk hire. The only string on it's expenditure is that no one employee be paid more than $500. Senators are all lowed six employees at salaries specified by law.
 Copyright, 1941, by United Feature
 Syndicate, Incl
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Our New Island Bases
Cincinnati Enquirer)

Cincinnati Enquirer
 After several months of surveys and investiga- tons Army and Navy officials are ready speed up the development of the new bases off our Atlantic seaboard Those in Newfoundland already are under construction Work on others can begin very soon In still other islands disputes with local British au- thorities have delayed the selection of definitive sites.
 Such a complex transaction calls for a very de- tailed set of agreements with the British Govern ment. commission of American officials is about to go to London to complete the details and sign final agreements It is quite possible they will have the additional task of obtaining approval of certain sites and arrangements which local authorities in Bermuda and Trinidad not willing to sanction.
 Tn any event, it is gratifying that progress is being made at satisfactory rate It is permissible to hope that these bases will never be desperately needed, that British power will remain a pro- lection to Atlantic shores. But it is absolutely necessary to go ahead the assumption that we may have to stand alone in the Atlantic. We can- not afford to take the risk of assuming otherwise
 Once all legal details are worked out and plans drawn actual construction should rapidly. For these islands all persons employed by the Ameri- can Government have been excepted from the cuSto- mary rule of the eight-hour day. These projected bases the only defense enterprises thus far in which the government has been willing to admit formally that the emergency is more serious than the workmans abundant leisure.
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Daily Lessons in English v. v L. GORDON

WORDS OFTEN MISUSED: say This S Ruhs home" MISPRONOUNCED Ethereal n syllable.
 MISSPELLED: type pronounce SYNONYMS Position posture, pose,
 STUDY word three times yours" vocabulary
  ku-le-an CUBE sylab a task"
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HOROSCOPE "The stars incline
 but do not compel"
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29

WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 2s
 After the early hours today benefic aspects dominate. This is fortunate configuration for both employers and employees, date for intense activities.
 Heart and Home: Women are under a somewhat adverse rule of the stars today They may be ner- vous and irritable. They should fol- low everyday paths and delay all initiative. The stars frown upon feminine vanities; fashions will encourage the cultivation of natur- al charms. Whatever is artificial is to be dropped in the modes of the future. Many girls are to wear the uniforms of public service.
 Business Affairs: Impetus for de- fense preparations will be given by any act of evil portent. Midwinter storms may retard transportation on railways and danger of losses at sea is forecast. Cooperation be- tween big business and the govern ment will be most efficient at this time when the stars presage har- mony among labor leaders. Industry is under the most stimulating planetary direction. Rise in the cost of living will be slight when compared with the economic up- heavals in various parts of the world
 National Issues: Influence spf po- litical machines in certain states will cause the people to demand that there shall be no interference with government methods of meet ing problems arising from the world crisis. It is foretold the nec- essity of cleaning house iniimany cities where interruptions bosses rule will be urged with threats of force. Honesty that eliminates graft from the national scheme of things is to contribute much to the safety of the nation.
 International Affairs: Turkey has a grave outlook for this year al- though the Moons urine to the Sun in Cancer promises strength through the next two years. As trologers call the future of the country exceedingly complex One seer foresees the possibility of its position as bridge between Soviet Russia and the western democra- cies. Whatever happens to- tn i s country it is probable, according to the stars. that the Axis never can dominate it for any length of time.
 Persons whose birthdate ( it is will feel mixed and conflicting planetary influences through the coming year. Unusual social and business activities are forecast with the good out-balancing the sevil. Children born on this day, prob- abl will be fortunate through life Those born in the afternoon will be especially lucky. Social and fin ancial success are foretold.
 Copyright, l941)
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STOP, LOOK

The boys on Capitol Hill who are quietly pocketing part Of their clerk hire had better watch their step. The Internal Revenue Bureau may get them.
 Several years ago the Bureau noti- fled members of Congress that they would have to declare and pay in- come tax on that part of their mile age allowance which was not actual ly spent on travel. This was a sad blow to lot of the boys who were making nice thing out of the 20- centS-a-mile allowance.
 Now the bureau is seriously con- sidering going a step further and requiring members to report and pay tax on clerk hire takes" These take various forms,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-28
LOOK and LEARN &sy C.. GORDON

1. United States g. ocOgenaian? eighteenth English peers personies manners?
 A. eonsanguiniy the battle place?
 ANSWERS:
 l. stripe white 3. years
 Philip 4h Chesterfield 4. Blood relationship.
 5. Big Montana.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-28

Wrangell and one to August J. Strigga of Anchorage. One of those credited to Juneau, however, is a Fourth Division product. Catherine Ghezzi, who also worked in the 14th Territorial Legislature, calls Fair banks home. She is the daughter of Alfred Ghezzi, Fairbanks Post master. Catherine has been in Ju- neau since 1889.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-28
5ideIights on inc Legislature

A beautiful pink rose, gift of ali unknown admirer, decorated the Speakers table in the House yes- terday as Speaker H. H. McCut- cheon opened the afternoon session. Rep. Jesse D. Lander last of the Legislators to arrive, took his oath yesterday afternoon from Karl Drager of Anchorage, a member of the House in the 14th session. The rest of the members had taken their oath in body during the morning from Judge George F. AL exander.
 When courtly Rep. Frank
 Gordon arose yesterday to
 move the election of the Rev.
 John A. Chase as Chaplain of
 the House, he was arked by
 Rep. Howard Lyng what de-
 nomination Glasse represented.
 "Episcopalian," Gordon replied
 without hesitation, much to the
 amusement of a gallery of Ju-
 neauitcs who know we'll that
 Glasse is pastor of the North
 erns Light Presbyterian Church.
 Each Division has stood together in a solid vote in the House on controversial matters already, but the Third holds the record by vir- tue Of having ganged up four strong on two roll calls during the election of officers yesterday. They
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-28
GUMMED FOR TRAINING

Training workers for defense in dustries, like certain other phases of the defense program, appears to have been gummed up with good intentions.
 The program is centralized in the public school system, which is ap-
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I1ODLNN LIIuOLIiL ROBERTA LEE

giving al operator please?
 five please" A please nothing mark
 permissible to 0
 No, while whstng the table ndi- cheeruness thougtless and distinctly lmannered
 o When telephone understand the what should say?
 A. Will you repeat the name, please?"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-28

Amateur photographers in America use some 26 100000 cameras and take upward of 900 pictures a year, according to a survey We shudder to think at the picture albums the oncoming young generations will have to contend with their social calls
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-28
ABORIGINAL

4 witness, testifying before the House committee Investigating mi grant labor, related how he, his wife and l2 children slept in a small tent pitched in 8 ditch along the road side.
 Shocked at the story, Representa- tive John Toland, idealistic chair man of the committee, remarked ironically. And suppose you had the latest sanitary conVeniences?"
 Whats that?" asked the witness, Toland explained
 No, not the latest" was the reply. ''The earliest"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-28

Mrs. Mildred Hermann, local attorney, is going back on the air this year with her program of comment on the Legislature, The time will be at 8 o'clock every Monday, Wednesday and Friday night.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-28

It is hoped that former President Hoover's an- xiey food for the conquered nations of Europe will be eased by the report that Germany and Rus sa have negotiated the largest wheat deal in history
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-28

The German press accuses President Roosevelt of being war r-proonger We all hope so, any how.
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Subscribe to JIG Daily hlask, E;mpire-the paper with the larges paid circulation.
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Washington Merry
 Go-Round

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Juneau did mighty well in cop ping off jobs on the House secre- tarial staff. Seven places went to Juneauites. one to Elena Arola of
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-01-28

All Divisions except the Fourth are represented in the roster of Senate employees. Besides seven from the First, Assistant Secretary Lorene M. Hagen is from Nome and Doorkeeper Shirley G. Peterson from Anchorage.
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agreed on two successful candidates, both of whom are from the Third, Rep. H. H. McCutcheon for Speak CT and A. J. Strigga for Sergeant at-Arms. The First Division was unanimous for Lawrence Kerr for Clerk; so was the Second. The Fourth was solid for Strigga. On all other votes Division lines failed to hold
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Empire Classifieds PayI
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-11-07

In asking President Roosevelt to
plead with German people
To stop the Nazi invasions, includ-
ing the war in Crete
When the German people didn't even
know there We're Nazis in Crete?
The world will want to know: SO fix
up the record
On why you prevented railroads
from building more freight cars
By stopping Federal loan, proposed
as necessary for war
Did you know there was war com
ing
In which railroad equipment would
be important?
Was that why you insisted that
there would be no war?
You are permitted to explain
If you can
Hey, Charlie
You, one-time aviation expert me-
chanic--
Who knew the British were licked
before they started
Because British chemical supply was
choked off in America
By Nazi-American chemical monop-
olies and cartels-
Who also predicted America could
not lick Hitler
You put your foot in it, when you
used that Nazi trick
Trying to set Americans against
Jews in America
Now, you are out on long limb,
with lots of saws waiting
Predicting there will be no elections
here in 1872
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-11-07
SAMUEL COMPERS'
SON RETIRESAFT
LENGTHY SERVICE

Washington, D. C. (ILNS) Samuel
Gompers, son Of the famous leader of
the American Federation of Labor, has
retired from government service at
the age of t. He was government
employe for more than 81 years.
Gompers, chief clerk of the IT, S.
Department of Labor, received
watch and typewriter from his friends
during a reception in Secretary Per-
kins' office, in which Miss Perkins
| joined. While in retirement, he said,
he expected to write his memoirs of
his long government career.
He told his friends in the depart
ment who gave him the parting gifts
that "for nearly 60 years I've been
looking for an alarm clock. Now can
say to hell with it."
A native of New York City, where
his father lived for years after COM
ing to this country from London in
1868, the younger Gompers came to
Washington in 1887 to work at the
Government Printing Office as COM
positor. After working there in vari-
Gus capacities for 20 years he took a
civil service examination. He then
received appointment in the old De-
partment of Commerce and Labor's
Division Of Publications. He subse-
quently transferred to the census sec
| tion
When the Labor Department was
created he became chief of the Divi-
sion of Publications and Supplies. In
1918 he was named chief clerk. In the
department he served four Secretaries,
Wilson, Davis, Doak and Perkins.
He long has had deep interest in
labor activities but did not participate
because of his official position. He
continually has maintained a self-im-
posed silence on labor matters.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-11-07
Hoan Asks Supreme Court
To Review His Libel Suit

Washington, D. C. (ILNS) Daniel
w. Hoan, formerly Socialist mayor of
Milwaukee, now with division of the
Office of Production Management, has
asked the Supreme Court to review
ruling by the Wisconsin courts deny
ing his claim for damages in libel
suit against the Milwaukee Journal.
The newspaper, according to the COM
plant, carried stories saying that
Hoan, while mayor, was on a tour
while Milwaukee was being subjected
to mysterious bombings. One article,
the complaint alleges, declared:
Mayor Hoan, himself, is to blame
for these bombings."
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-11-07
Truths Pondered While
Riding at
Anchor
"Then gently scan
your brother NAM
BY MIR. MOdestus-

Hey, you! Nye-
Gerald P. Nye, of North Dakota
Bearing title of United States Sen
ator-
How did you know the Nazis were
making mischief in Greenland?
We understand why you announced
they were not there
That was the Hitler tactic: telling
Big lie
But the U. s. Navy had just discov-
cred as much as you knew
So they took those Nazi radio men
into custody
Would you mind explaining?
Or wouldn't you?
Hi therel Wheeler
Burt Wheeler, one-time progress
sive-
Also parading U. S. Senatorial
toga-
Were you playing up to classic SEN
atorial form
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-11-07
PRESIDENT EXTENDS
Time FOR BOARD TO
SUBMIT WAGE PLAN

Chicago (ILNS). President Roose-
velt's fact-fnding board of five has
been given five days more in which to
submit it's recommendation for settle
ment of the wage dispute between the
railroads and their employees.
In view of the absence of Joseph H..
Willets, member of the board, the
President telegraphed authority to the
board to extend the date of presenta-
tion of their recommendation from
midnight of October 81 to midnight of
November 5. The extension was given
because of the absence of Willets to
attend the funeral of his son at a
school in the East.
Under the Railway Labor Act, the
board can do no more than make rec
concentrations. Both sides are barred
from taking action for 80 days from
the date the recommendation is an
nounced.
J. Carter Ford, chief counsel for the
railroads, summed up for the carriers
as the board ended it's hearings, main
tanning that the workers receive ade-
quate pay and that the railroads can
not afford to pay more.
The workers side was summarized
briefly by George M. Harrison, spokes-
man for the ID unions of non-operat-
ing workers, and Charles M. Hay,
counsel for the five operating brother
hoods.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-11-07

You don't think much of American
elections, do you?
You think they selected bad "lead-
ership," Ell?
You voted twice here in 10 years, to
prove your interest
Do you really think there are enough
Gestapos in America
To even stop elections in Scandi-
navian Minnesota and Dakotas?
You may know something about
American Quislings-
But you have a lot of bum steers
about other Americans
Including those of Scandinavian
blood
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-11-07

Say, Bob:
Heir of LaFollette traditions
Champion of Civil Liberties and per-
sonal freedoms
Is it true, what they say about
Wisconsin,
That labor unions are being given
the squeeze play there?
By laws against picketing; and
"cooling-off" periods
Is this part of your anti-Roosevelt
program, too?
Or don't you have so much to say
in Wisconsin, these days?
That anti-labor stuff is perfectly
good Naziism-
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-11-07

Industrial democracy is anathema
to Hitler, too
Say, all you alleged america
Fuersters"-
You are getting a lot of good rope
to run around with
And you are putting some beautiful
nooses in the ropes.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-11-07

Roster Of Organizations
HAMILTON UNIONS
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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-17
A Twelfth Grade

It is not too early to begin thinking about
a twelfth grade for Ashe county high
schools. A large percentage of our stu
dents do not have the opportunity of 60
ing to college, and the proposed increase
would give them another year of study and
would give more complete preparation to
those who wish to go on further in educa-
ton.
The 1941 General Assembly passed an
act providing "for an extension of the pub
lie school system to embrace twelve grades
in those school districts requesting the
same" to be paid for from the appropria-
ton made for the operation of the N. c.
eight months school term.
Under the provision of the act the actual
establishment Of the twelve grades in any
unit will not be made before the school
wear 1942-43. During the first year of the
biennium it has been planned to give much
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-17
Defending The Land

For people familiar with the processes of
getting things to grow, national defense
means not merely resisting possible invad
ers but preserving the soil itself The
Friends of the Land, organized year ago,
has decided that this kind Of defense is also
an emergency and deserves attention now.
In the first number Of its new quarterly,
The Land, which has just appeared, it IS
sues it's "Manifesto" over the signatures
of it's president, Morris Llewellyn Cooke,
and others.
"Over vast areas" it declares, 1--WE stand
confronted with defaced landscapes, de-
pleted water supplies, grave dislocations
in the Hydrologic cycle and an all but ca
tastrophe degradation Of soil and man. s. . s.
Soil displacement is followed by human
displacement Soil debility soon removes
stiffening lime from the national backbone,
lowers the beat and vigor of the national
bloodstream, and leads to a devitalized So
Getty. No matter which political party gains
ascendancy as the years go by; whether
the swing be from middle Left to far
right, or to the farther Left; whether we
remain at peace or 60 to war again, this
fact will remain: so long as we keep on
scrubbing off, blowing off, killing off our
topsoil, business and social conditions in
this country will remain fundamentally
unsound"
The new organization proposes to study,
to spread information and to cooperate
with agencies in this country and abroad
toward the common purpose of keeping the
land fertile and so making it possible to
feed healthy civilization. The program
looks far beyond these troubled years. It
would be dull soul who would not thrill
to it's possibilities.-The New York Times.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1941-04-17
FOOD AND FEED
PROGRAM STARTED
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means of good gardens, fruits,
eggs, butter, milk, meats, etc.
Adequate feed for the livestock
a well-balanced system of
farming which will provide more
fertile soils and control erosion.
'This is the kind of farming
that we should do. 1t is the only
farming that will make and keep
us independent. It is the patriotic,
sensible thing to do and we trust
you will enroll in this movement
and do all you can to make your
farm self-supporting"
Inclosed also with the letter is
a sheet, giving valuable informa-
ton about the food needs for
the farm family and feed needs
for livestock.
At least 1000 farmers are ex-
pected to enroll in the program,
which is entirely voluntary.