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the United States will realize that the first concern for the people is to prevent the victory of the Axis powers. It is preferable, the seers emphasize, for the nation to carry heavy financial burdens through the years instead of permitting the yoke of serfdom to be placed upon the necks of citizens of democ- racy.
 NATIONAL ISSUES: In provid- ing for the coming winter persons of every degree of prosperity should avoid all unnecessary ex- penditures as they prepare to make the best of sacrifices that are in- evitable. National unity should be sought from the smallest hamlet to the greatest city. This is d time to be thankful for the bless ings of democracy and unmindful of mistakes in the carrying out of details in the Government program for defense.
 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIR Thoughtful Americans who take account of the fate of the Allies of Britain taken over by the Hitler forces will have special interest in assuring victory and it is forecast that the United States must be- come the liberator. After next Jan- uary, at the beginning of l942, de- cisive events will follow one an- other rapidly. The winter is to be period of terrible conflict to which the weather will contribute great agonies.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of ad- vancement in financial matters Caution and restraint in business will be. determined and strongly individual. They should be splen- didly intelligent and capable of att taining success.
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SHORTAGE OF OFFICERS

Far more serious than the short age of equipment is the problem of able officer personnel.
 This is of the utmost moment be- cause without efficient officers an army no matter how good and plentiful it's arms, is doomed to defeat.
 There is worlds of room for im- provement in the officer corps of this new army. There are now 100000 officers on active duty, of whom 14,000 are regulars. Most of the rest are national guardsmen and reserves. These officers are patriotic and conscientious men; many of them are serving their country at real personal sacrifice. But at the same time a consider able portion of them are unfit for their jobs and they will have to be weeded out for the good of the army. And that goes for some of the regulars teo, particularly in the higher ranks
 The wedding out process, already
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CAPT. HANS BIERD OF ILL-FATED SHIP WAS
 FORMER JUNEAUITE

Capt. Hans Bierd, master of the Ethel Shakel, formerly the Libby Maine, cannery vessel for Libby, McNeill and Libby interests, who probably went down with his ship which foundered in a hurricane off San Juan, Puerto Rico, two nights ago, was a well known mariner in Alaska waters.
 Capt. Bierd made his headquar- ters here about 25 years ago and married one of the nurses, then at St. Anns Hospital
 Capt. Larry McKechnie, Commo- dore of the Alaska Juneau mine fleet, knew Capt. Bierd personally and at one time was sailing out of Ketchikan with him. Capt. Bierd was former master of the Geor- gia and other local craft.
 For the past many years, Capt. Bierd has resided in Seattle and the crew aboard the Ethel Shakel were all Seattle men.
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MORE WINGS

If needed any documentary proof to show that air travel into Alaska is the biggest upswing in the history of aviation in the Territory, it furnished yesterday.
 A report of the Customs Service shows that dur ing the year ended June 3o total of 1,O41 planes from foreign countries entered Alaska, carrying 3,781 passengers--a new all-tme high mark for foreign air travel into the Territory
 With aviation still in it's infancy, so far as pulp lie of the airways is concerned, certainly expect an increase in the use of air travel each year. and show that in the ten years records foreign countries, principally Canada of course has each year increased
 What makes the current report so gratifying is that shows greater increase in air travel dur ing the 1s4O year than in any other previous year. When we note that the number of planes entering the Territory from foreign ports increased 63 per- cent the year before, and that the number of passengers carried by those planes increased 58 percent it must certainly concluded that the air transportation business is experiencing mushroom growth
 We have records on this air travel to indicate just what percent of the planes listed privately owned and operated airships It is likely that the number private planes was comparatively
 But it is from this small percentage of private ships that may expect to see much future increase in air travel into Alaska Relatively few private citizens operate their own planes, and with priorities for plane purchase in the hands of the armed forces of the nation, it is not likely this number will grow considerably in the next year or two. But when the expanded aircraft plants,
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scale mass production of the latest type of arms was not under way. But it is under way. Meanwhile this citizen army has little out ward resemblance to it's World War predecessor.
 Further, first-hand inquiry in units with simulated equipment dis closed that all the men had train ing in the real stuff. Every man in the infantry divisions has had target practice with the Garand, the available supply if this rifle being rotated for this purpose. The same was found to be true in all the other units where equipment shortages existed Men and of ficers know the arms and equip ment of their respective branches and they are learning to wage war as soldiers of these branches.
 That is the important thing in the question of equipment defi- ciencies in the army at pesent. These deficiencies are rapidly being overcome. It is the training that is crucial-and it is model Al.
 NOTE: Few recall that the nu- cleus of Hitler's blitzkrieg regions was trained with simulated tanks and mechanical equipment and guns.
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ID E F B N s E 0III7
 BOND uUIA I.

O. S b. Imitation decrease the buying of the dollar caused rising of living This brought heavy public demand resulting rapid national which quantities. Every buying Defense O. I help my just military service?
 Your boy must be clothed fed and supplied with the This requires Defense Savings help Government to equip your
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29l


 Benefic aspects dominate today although there are evil portents relating to the World War. This is a fortunate configuration for naval movements, also for aviation maneuvers in which the Allies are concerned.
 HEART AND HOME: Mental balance is aided by the influences of the stars today. It is fortunate for those who have practical and pressing work to do and is prom ising to women who are employed in shops and factories. It is lucky for persons interested in higher education and seems to promise real headway in the study of eco monies and political science. This is fairly favorable for planning changes of abode, but not for be- coming a party to leases.
 BUSINESS AFFAIRS: Need of more billions will be evident as, the scope of defense preparations is necessarily extended. Even those who are prone to be apprehensive regarding the financial future Of
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MERRY-GO-ROUND

Farmers and townspeople in the maneuver area are most hospitable to the soldiers, but few merchants boosted prices to men in uniform, particularly restaurants in Winn- field, birthplace of the late Huey Long t. The new citizen army is remarkable for it's sobriety and orderliness. Although 450,OOO men are in this area, military police and local authorities have had no cases of drunkenness or disorder .. The relations between the officers and men in the new army are much
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Benefic aspects dominate today. Whatever represents the finer things of life is keenly appreciat- ed under this configuration. The churches should benefit.
 HEART AND HOME: Women are fortunate under this sway which uplifts the spirits and in- creases spiritual awareness. The family is well directed and should not neglect religious observances. The churches should attract in- creasing numbers of worshipers. Great growth of the Catholic membership is prophesied. The Pope will wield increased influ- ence as the World War ends and will take part in certain confer ences of supreme interest to peace advocates.
 BUSINESS AFFAIRS: Science now will contribute to the proper establishments of trade as war dis rupts commerce and destroys nec- essities of life. The United States will prosper despite many obstacles that prevent long established pro- cedures in the producing and the distribution of wealth. Paralleling marvellous progress in manufac- turing and merchandising will be limitless generosity. Contributions of food and hospital supplies will be endless as war victims multiply and the extent of their needs is publicized.
 NATIONAL ISSUES: Astrologers warn against the growth of selfish ness among citizens of the United States who rejoice in their bless ings and apprehend dangers that attend the sharing of our good fortune with numberless refugees. The stars presage the influx of thousands of victims of terrible war conditions. It seems to be written in the planets that attain ment of world leadership brings with it immense responsibilities that cannot be avoided. Patriotic Americans must be ready to make great sacrifices.
 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIR S.: In appeasement measures affecting Japan the United States will mani fest sympathy for the Mikado's Empire because of Nippon's unfor- tunate connection with the Axis. Our tolerance will continue to arouse criticism, but in the future it will prove to the world the real quality of democratic statesman ship. The Pacific will be the scene of naval activities which will mean defeat for ambitious hopes of Jap anese domination in Asia.
 Persons whose birthdate it is will have a year of good fortune, darkened only by brief periods Of domestic unhappiness.
 Children born on this day prob ably will possess good intellects, varied talents, and an ability to win friends.
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MODERN ETIQUETTE 'y poprprA rrr

say This This my when introducing him acquaintance?
 A. This husband" is preferred
 obligatory the bridegroom?
 A. Yes; all those who invitations wedding call the bride they wedding.
 O. Do people usually dress dinner when staying where few guests stay longer than night two?
 Mo- the usually the wearing
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Daily Lessons in English v v. L. GORDON

OFTEN MISUSED Do not Being present" SINCE have asked MUCH asked me"
 MISPRONOUNCED: Dandeion Pronounce syIabes, and not dan- -de-ine
 MISSPELIED Anont mot ANNOINT.
 SYNONYMS: Advance proceed progress
 STUDY Use word three times and it is yours' vocabulary mastering word each Today DISSERTATIONS thesis The writing seraon the habits of the vulture."
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Unfriendly Soil
Cincinnati Enquirer)

Cincinnati Enquirer)
 Argentina is longer comfortable place for Nazi agents, as Captain Fritz Wiedemann has dis covered to his He cross Argentina by plane with his transit visa, but he cannot pause long in Buenos Aires without subjectng himself to thorough grling at the hands of the Argentine congressional committee engaged in ferretng out Nazi espionage activities
 The German Ambassador at Buenos Aires is making the discovery, for the Argentine Cham Der of Deputies has censured him by vote of 79 to Ian invitation to pack his bags and return to Germany. He has been the active leader of fifth column engaged in subversive activities in obvious violation of his privileges as diplomat.
 What Wiedemann is doing in South America, what he plans to do in Chile, the dispatches do not say. But what he do in the interest of the Nazi regime is very limited. The very fact that he is marked man in Argentina and dares not stay there is ample proof that South American govern ments on their guard
 The Argentine Deputies, by exposing the whole ugly story of Nazi intrigue, bribery, sabotage and military organization in Latin America, have set the stage for great transformation The tide is run ming against the Nazis in nearly all the countries below the Rio Grande. Nazi fifth columns" still exist there But their power is largely shattered that high leaders have been exposed and are being deported piecemeal.
 Large numbers of Germans, many of them Nazis will remain in Latin America. But their power of threat will be reduced the ringeaders chiefly German diplomats, sent home. For the bulk of Germans in Latin America like Germans here do not want to turn against their adopted countries They have been forced bribed badgered into enrolling in the fifth column"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-09-27
FIRE DEPARTMENT HAS NEW DRIVER:
 JOE HILL LEAVING

The Juneau Volunteer Fire De- partment is going to have a new man driving their shiny red truck.
 He is Donald Bates, approved last night by the city council to take the plare of Joe Hill.
 Hill, who has been fire truck driver for the past eight years, is leaving the city to work in Ko- diak.
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quietly initiated by the War De- pertinent, won't be easy. Many guardsmen have political pull. There will be a lot of heartbreakS. But the purge must be pushed if the new army is to become a real army.
 YOUTH TO THE FORE
 The new officers should come from two sources: CD The junior ranks of the citizen soldiers, who are the cream of the nations youth. There isn't a finer body of men in the world; (2) the higher ranks from the younger regular officers, the majority of whom are keen, hard working, conscientious experts, but held down by the ob- solete system of the army.
 Hundreds of these crack young professionals are being wasted in bidding duties. They ought to be commanding regiments If this were done it would have tremen- dous effect all the way down the line. One of the most important results would be to increase greatly the confidence of the men in their officers-at present definite weakness.
 DAMYANKEES
 There is no isolationiSm in this back country. The folks down here want to fight Hitler and are rarin' to go.
 During reconnaissance, Captain Joseph F. Haskell, brilliant young aide to Major General R. c. Rich ardson, commander of the 7th Corps, stopped at a farm house to ask road directions. The old farmer was helpful and then began questioning Haskell about world affairs.
 How soon you reckon we going to war?" the farmer inquired. Haskell said he was unable to an- Swer
 Well, cap'n," volunteered the oldster, then perhaps you can tell me this. If we do tangle with this man Hitler, do you reckon them Damyankees will help us any?"
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less formal than during the World War There is no lack of dis cipline but a lot of the old saluting has been scrapped
 Copyright, 1941, by United Fea- ture Syndicate, Incl
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20 YEARS AGO ffmE fyfn EMPIRE
SEPTEMBER 27. 1921

SEPTEMBER
 Getchel Douglas Island succeeding A.. E. Lucy, resigned Katherine Hooker badly a fall and it believed that perhaps
 Bradley several months stay Berkeley placed her Philip Henry schools.
 The Republic of Mexico celebrating it's tooth anniversary and devoted the Consit President Mexico officials going Mexico City to join the celebrations the streets hour 4taG
 High 47; partly cloudy
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STEP to Health with Better Feet. Phone 648. Chiropodist Di Stoves. adv
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NOTICE

AIRMAIL ENVELOPES, showing air route from Seattle to Nome, on sale at J. B. Burford & Go. adv
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cHatty
 Birthday

SEPTEMBER 27 Elaine HouSel Mrs. John Newmarket Albert B. Clark Harry V. Larsen Donald Hayes William T. Poole Ollie Johanson E Jack Bareksten SEPTEMBER 28 Patsy Brewer Olga Dapcevich Gazil E. Rhode Archie Gubser Mrs. J. B. Barragar, Jr. Mrs. Leroy West
 John Pastl Margaret McFadden Kenneth Burcham John E. Pegues
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LOOK and LEARN Ssy q copnon

l. What noted English writer pen Quiz? 9 How travelling salesman there 8 Which is the longest snake the What countrys land is fifteen in many places?
 did
 ANCWERS Dickens g. Approximately 225,000 g. The python 4 Holland
 g.
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Sales of American motor vehicles in Uruguay increasing while sales of other makes are de- creasing, the Department of Commerce says.
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Before the war Britain had the highest numbe if per mile of highway in the world.
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Washington Merry Go-Round

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George A. Getchel was appointed Deputy United Sta Douglas Island, succeeding A. E. Lucy who resigned
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Mrs Katherine Hooker badly injured her right in fall believed that the perhaps broken
Evening star., 1941-04-14
D. A. R. Told lis Field
Lies in Patriotic
Instruction Work
Dr.. Hill Says Organization
Cont Do Educators
Job in the Schools
Earlier Story on Page All

The role of the Daughters Of the
American Revolution in making the
Nations educational system a bull
wark of democracy should be to
stick to its knitting-creating new
zeal with respect to the Declara-
ton of Independence, the Constitu-
ton and the flag David Spence
Hill of the Brookings Institution de-
clared this afternoon during a ma
tional defense symposium in the
Mayflower Hotel, arranged by the
Committee on National Defense
Through Patriotic Education of the
D. A. r. s-r-e r.. e-.-
The mass meeting was prelude
to formal opening of the Fiftieth
Continental Congress of the National
Society, D. A. R., at 8 o'clock tonight
in Constitution Hall.
Lauds Its Program.
In lauding the organizations pro-
gram of patriotic instruction, DR..
Smith pointed out that 1T cannot
do the work of the professional or
CARNATIONS In education-of school
boards, of observation-disclosures 1t
may study and criticize helpfully."
In the present period of national
emergency, he said, American
democracy is 'in sore need of defini-
ton for the immediate consideration
of both our young and adult popu-
lation. The urgency of clear think
ing at this point is the greater be-
cause favorite dodge of subversives
and radicals is to say I believe In
democracy'-but it is their own no.
ton of democracy, usually pinkish
or red"
Says Foes Compliment ID. A. r.
DR.. Hill said the D. A. r. should
regard as compliment" the fact
their mistakes as we'll as their
signal achievements consistently are
derided by Communists. Fascists,
Socialists, conscientious objectors
and pacifists"
Declaring solidarity of patriot
ism" to be the country's prime
present need, the speaker asserted
solidarity is far from complete in
industry, and characterized as sub
governments and supergovern-
ments" labor unions which exploit /"
workers.
Evening star., 1941-04-14
Steel
tContinued From First Pase0

o. work stoppage which had been
scheduled for Tuesday midnight.
Representatives of the corporation
and the c. I. O.'s Steel Workers
Organizing Committee, announcing
a new contract replacing an historic
document signed in 1887, estimated
the increase would add about s54,-
100000 to Big Steel's" annual pay
rolls.
In addition, the new pact pro-
vided for changes in grievance
machinery; for changes in the COM
putation of seniority; a five-day
consecutive work week, and a form
of company-union commission to
establish equalized wage rates on
new jobs.
The union lost its demand for a
checkof of union dues, for recogni-
ton of the union as exclusive bar
gaining agent Of all employees and
for "job protection" for employees
called into military service.
The wage increase is retroactive
to April l. stipulation demanded
by the union in twice extending the
old contract past the original April
I expiration date.
Big Steels" action followed by a
few hours an announcement that
10000 employees of Bethlehem Steel
Co will receive a similar increase.
Previously the National Steel Corp.
and several smaller companies had
boosted wages the same amount.
The new hourly rate will be 72h
cents, giving the individual worker
q weekly increase of about $4.
Evening star., 1941-04-14
Danish
Continued From First Page.)


dictated solely by what I believe
the best interest of my country" and
that his conduct in face of the
recall order will be dictated by the
same convictions"
He added that he believed the
action in Copenhagen with regard
to the Greenland agreement and to
his recall ito have been taken under
duress."
Backed by Countrymen Here.
consequently" he continued, II
consider it to be invalid both from
the point of view of Danish and
of generally recognized common law.
"I believe it to be my duty to my
King and my country to carry on
the work that was intrusted to me
when I was appointed Danish Min
lister to Washington by free Danish
government and to let myself be
guided by the same principles as
hitherto.
This attitude of mine has the
full support of all the other mem
bers of the Danish Foreign Service
stationed in the United States"
In his reply, which the State De-
partment said was at the. direction
of President Roosevelt, Secretary
Hull informed Mr.. de Kaufman:
MY Government considers it to
be the fact that the government
in Denmark in this respect is acting
under duress, and in consequence I
have the honor to advise that it
continues to recognize you as the
duly authorized Minister Of Den
mark in Washington.
"It renews its hope for the speedy
liberation of Denmark"
The notes clarifying the Danish
Minister'S position here were ex-
changed when Mr.. de Kaufman
called on Secretary Hull shortly
before noon today.
The Minister said he had received
a telegram Saturday from Copen-
hagen stating that "the government
strongly disapproves the fact that
YOU, without authorization from here
and contrary to the constitution,
have an agreement with the Govern
Evening star., 1941-04-14
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BY the Louisville Times.
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Hour.
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es the Associated Press.
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~ tft Associated Press.
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Mike.
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Long.
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Bon.
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