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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-04
MOVE 10 BRING OUT INCOME TAX
 BILL ThWApTED
Measure Remains in Fi- nance Committee After
 Test in Senate

A move to bring the Territorial ln- come tax bill out of the Finance Committee and place it in second reading on the floor of the Senate was defeated this afternoon by a vote of five to three.
 The Taxation Committee has re- commended that the bill pass with amendments. The measure had to be referred to the Finance Commit tee as it calls for an appropriation for administration.
 Senator Norman R Walker of Ket- chikan moved to bring the bill out of Committee, SC c on d ed by Senator Don Carlos Brownell Only Senator Hjalmar Nordale sided with them in the vote.
 Marriage Bill Dead
 The Senate killed by a six to two vote this afternoon the gin mar riage" bill of Rep. Harvey Smith which would have required three days, notice of intention to wed. Only Senators Brownell and Sul- livan voted for the bill.
 Early death for the bill licensing all persons selling insurance, whether recognized agents or not, was foreshadoWed in the Senate this afternoon when moves to in- definitely postpone and table it were both defeated four -to-four. If the vote on final passage is still four to-four the bill is lost.
 Passage of the Sullivan-Roden bill to appropriate $20000 to pur- chase the Wickersham library was recommended today by the Educa- ton Committee, with Walker not concurring.
 The Statehood referendum bill received unanimous do not pass recommendation from the Judiciary Committee.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-04
l N I H E
 H 0 U 5 E

INTRODUCED-H.B. IT, by Shat tuck, to prohibit unfair sales prac- tices
 INTRODUCED-H.B. 72, by Cor don, to tax express offices from $5 to $100 per year depending upon population.
 INTRODUCED-H.B. 73, by Pet erson by request, requiring Notaries Public to impress seals upon all af- fidavits, oaths, dispositions, affirma- tions and acknowledgements.
 INTRODUCED-H.B. "A, by liar vey Smith, to locate an Assay Office at Anchorage.
 PASSED-H.B. 52, by Lander, to appropriate $34.72 to reimburse the Attorney General for extra clerical hire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-04
TWO 0-LEGGED BL00DH0UND

PUEBLO, Col, March 4.-Police Capt. R. E. Pratt was Investigating the theft of a revolver from an au- tomobile. In the car he found a paper napkin. It had the unmis- takable odor of hamburger with onions on it.
 The captain hurried to a near by coffe shop. Sure, said the wait ress, a couple of men had been in a few minutes before and had or dered hamburgers, which they took with them.
 Just then one of the fellows re- turned and ordered another ham burger Capt. Pratt frisked him and sure enough, there was the revolver.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-04
UNFAIR SALES ACT INTRODUCED IN HOUSE TODAY
Gas Stations 10 Be Except. ed from Gordon Chain
 Store Tax Bill

An unfair sales act bill was intro duced in the House today by Rep Allen Shattuck. It requires that merchants must not sell items at below cost plus freight and pro- hibits other practices allegedly un- sound or unfair.
 The House voted nine to seven to- day to recommit Rep. Frank Cor dons chain store tax bill to con- mittee for specific amendment ex- empting from the tax stores whose principal business is primarily the sale of gasoline and petroleum prod ucts.
 The House adjourned until II o'clock tomorrow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-04
SEEK OIL

MANILA, March A government controlled corporation has been or ganized to prospect for oil in 12 re- gions of the Philippine Islands An other aspect of the islands cam paign of economic advance is a quinine producing project, already in operation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-04
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS


 Alternate sealed bids will be re- ceived at the City Clerks Office. Juneau, Alaska, until 4 pm. March IA, 1941, for the construction of a new approach at the northern end of the Juneau Small Boat Harbor lengthening the present master float, and building new float 320 feet long.
 Plans and specifications may be obtained at the City Engineers Off, ice, upon the deposit of $500.
 The City of Juneau reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashiers check or bid bond payable to the City of Juneau. in amount not less than 59s of the amount of the highest alternate bid. ETTA MAE DUCKWORTH, r. Acting City Clerk, Juneau, Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-04
E. w. KNIGHT, ALASKA WEEKLY pUBLISRER,
 I5 HERE FOR VISIT

Earle w. Knight, publisher of the Alaska Weekly, arrived in Juneau on the Alaska today flor rest and to visit friends
 Knight, who was last in Alaska about year and half ago, will remain for about three weeks. He is staying at the Baranof hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-04
THE WEATHER
(By the U. s. Weather Bureau U DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, WEATHER BUREAU

vicinity beginning Wednesday; tonight about 38 highest gentle to moderate southeasery
  in north Wednesday; Canal.
 Forecast of along of of  Hnchinbrook:
 
 Hncfnbrook urTecton Fresh strong easty winds shifting moderate southwestery Wednesday, Resurrection southwesterly partly cloudy local
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-04
MILITARY POLICE ANCHORAGE BOUND
 ON }. }. ALASKA

Eleven Military Police are aboard the Alaska enroute to Anchorage and it is said that about 30 more are coming north very shortly.
 The Il men on the Alaska are in plain clothes. Their badges of authority read: "U s. Military Po- lice, Engineering Corps, Anchorage area"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-04
SALES MANAGER ARRIVES

J. s. McCrary, sales manager of the Utah Woolen Mills for the AL aska district, is registered at the Gastineau Hotel today, arriving from the south on the Alaska. Mo- Crary, accompanied by his wife, will be in Juneau for several days before continuing to the Westward.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-04
HAGERTY RETURNS

D. w. Hagerty, of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, returned from Wash ington, D. C., on the steamer AL aska. He stopped off at Ketchikan, enroute here from the National Capital.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-04
INDIA PREPARES

LAHORE, India-It's long way from London, but air raid precau- tions are being taken in 32 towns in the Punjab, Wardens and assis- tants are being trained.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-04
MRS. HARSCH ARRIVES
 HERE TO JOIN HUSBAND

Mrs. Alfred Harsch, wife of Prof. Alfred Harsch, tax expert, arrived from Seattle on the steamer Yukon. She joins her husband here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-04
SAM BAKER RETURNS

Traveing man Sam Baker arrived in Juneau from Ketchikan aboard the steamer Alaska. Baker is reg istered at the Gastineau Hotel and will be in town for several days.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-04
MINING MAN THROUGH

M. Stevens, head of the Alaska Pacific Consolidated Mining Com pany, in the Anchorage district, is a through passenger to Seward on the Alaska. He is accompanied by Mrs. Stevens.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-04
LES FLORENCE HERE

Travelling man Les Florence are rived from Petersburg on the steam CT Alaska. He is stopping at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-04
MINING MAN HERE

James Robbins, mining man from Candle, arrived in Juneau aboard the steamer Alaska and is stopping at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-04

WHY SUFFER With your feet? Phone 646. Chiropodist Dr. Stoves. (adv)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-04

Subscribe to the Darg Alaska Empire-the paper with the larges. paid circulation
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-04
KoteI Rooms In New York
 Al Any Price
Some Rent for 8 a Day. S-Room Suite for S75-
 Queer Things Told

NEW YORK, March 4.-You can get hotel room in New York for $3 a day.
 You can also get an Broom suite for $75 day.
 All the big hotels have luxury lay y-outs-and make money on them Many of them are taken year after year by the same guests on annual visits to the city
 Boxer Max Baer always takes a large suite at the New Yorker. It has a terrace so he can, work out in the open. The only drinks he has sent up are milk and soft ones. He is known as a heavy tipper.
 A rich Mexican always takes a $40-a-day suite at the same hotel on his visits three times a year. He buys an expensive new car every time to drive around town and ships it to Mexico when he goes home
 Nicolai Tesla, the inventor, lives as recluse in a New Yorker suite. pays errand boys to go to the park and feed the pigeons. He sends out for every daily paper and all the news magazines.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-04


 The Waldorf has several S75-a day suites, as well as some at $35 to $50
 Another hotel has a frequent guest who requests usual service" when wiring his reservation. The usual service" is a heavy screen on the window. He walks in his sleep.
 The same house drew a big out of-town crowd for the first Ross Armstrong fight. The hotel found it had assigned two Chicago gang big shots to rooms on either side of the suite occupied by two FBI execu- tives. The G-men later sent one of the Chicagoans to prison.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-04

Headquarters for Indian royalty seems to be the Waldorf Astoria, which makes a point of opening it's kitchens to Hindu cooks so that they may prepare food in the manner prescribed by their religion.
 The most distinguished n d. a n guest was his highness the Ma haraiah of Indore, Sir Yeshwant Rao Holkar, who travelled with his wife, daughter and whole retinue of cooks and other servants. During his stay the Maharajah served a great feast for local notables. The menu included pheasant, duck chicken, lamb, homemade whole wheat bread fried in butter, curried vegetables and two or three kinds of sauce.
 Beef and pork are forbidden by the Hindu religion. Each dish was served separately and no liquids were taken with the meal.
 The Princess. Leiliyathi of Mysore
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-04

and her sister Princess Rajkumari Chennajammani took large suite, and although rooms were provided for their ladies-in-W waiting, or amahs, the servants preferred to sleep on the floor near their mis- tresses' beds.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-09
Luncheo on Monday
To Honor Camp
Fire lie der

Miss Ruth Teichmann, Camp
Fire national field secretary. will
be in FL Ccntro Monday and will
be guest Of honor At a no-host
luncheon that noon in the Califor-
mia hotel.
This luncheon meeting is open to
every one interested in Camp Fire
board members, representatives
from sponsoring groups. parents, all
being extended through the Post
Press an invitation to attend.
Reservations should be made with
Mrs. Willis Johnson. telephQne 571,
or with Mrs. D. B. Roberts, tele-
phone 750.
Miss Teichmann is spending the
weekend in CaleXico in conferences
with groups in that city and after
her meeting on Monday in El Cen
tro, will meet with BraWley rep
resentativeS that evening in the
BraWley Women's club house
This is Miss Teichmann's third
visit to the valley and she has MADE
many friends in that period havine
a delightful personality and keen
enthusiasm for Camp Fire. She is
an interesting speaker and many
are anticipating hearing her on
Monday.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-09
Music eachers
Ne ct Monday

Music From Fingretips to Toes"
is the subject for the program to be
presented for members and guests
Of the Imperial Valley Music Teach
crs assocition Monday night at 8
o'clock in the Harding school.
Masako Yukawa Taniguchi will
protrav the fingertip music. this
brilliant young pianist and teacher
presenting a series Of piano solos.
Music as revealed by the dance
will be featured in the selections by
pupils of the Blanch Courtney
studio, Calexico, the program also
including a demonstration in un-
tutored rhythm with response by
D. Singh
The business meeting will be at
6 pm. and the program at $3.50
o'clock. Hostesses for the evening
are Marie Reitz jenkins. Edna
Thompson and Julia Bracket.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-09

Mrs. R. c. Clemons, Mrs. Iohn KEEP
ley and Mrs. Elton B. Christian are
active members of the committee.
In nearly every scnooI visited the
enrolment has been 100 per cent,
enrolment being by rooms and thus
membership costing the individual
child but few pennies.
Nov. 1890 has been set aside as
roll call week for the American Red
Cross and Junior Red Cross roll
call will be held at the same time.
The Junior Red Cross IS a divi-
sion of membership in the national
American Red Cross in the schools.
Like the senior organization, Junior
Red Cross will emphasize work for
the armed forces of this country
and is also designed to create in
the children of free America an
interest in the children in less fay
ored lands SO that they may do
something to combat the blind spirit
of nationalism fostered in the other
countries Junior Red Cross may
also do welfare work where no other
agencies exist
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-09
Glitter Lacking
At Soviet Embassy
Social Reception

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8. tUP)-
The Soviet Union played host last
night to the largest onslaught of
invited guests ever to attend a capi-
tai social function.
Some $500 guests trooped through
the Soviets luxurious 10th street
embassy last night to help celebrate
the oath anniversary of the Great
October Revolution" The reception
could not be termed brilliant, how
ever. In the throng that passed
through the grilled doors, there were
comparatively few we'll known U. S.
officials. Two cabinet members were
present. No supreme court justices
and no senators were there.
The guests, from army and navy
chieftainS TO grass root defense
clerks, slipped vodka, champagne
and other assorted liquors. and bit
into an amazing assortment of rare
meats, pastries, and caviar and Stur-
geon. BlaSe repeaterS at the embaS-
Sy'S functions said more pomp and
ceremony had prevailed in earlier
years.
Secretary of State Cordell Hull
never attends embassy receptions,
but Mrs. Hull was one of the early
callers. Undersecretary of State
Sumner Welles and Mrs. Welles at
tended in behalf of the American
government.
Secretary of Commerce Jesse
Jones; Attorney General Francis
Biddle; LendLease Administrator
Edward l.. Stettinius; Chairman EN-
ory S. Land of the maritime COM
mission, and Undersecretary of the
Navy James Forrestal were there.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-09

In observance of national book
week and their own state project,
the greater use of county librar-
les and home economics books,
farm home department chairmeE
visited the county library Friday
morning in connection with their
monthly session.
On display this week Lois Co.'S
ans, county librarian, has had Il
special arrangement of books of in
tereSt to the home department
members and she explained this ex-
hibit to the group.
Mrs. w. r. Farmer and Mrs. New
ton Swain were named cnairmen
for the library project; Mrs. Charles
Hackleman, chairman of the CO.
ordinating committee between the
farm bureau and home department;
Mrs. S. E. Robinson was re-appoint-
ed historian.
Reports on the All club work and
on the Camp Seeley conference
We're made by leaders, Mrs. w.
r. Farmer and Mrs. Gus Bucher
giving excellent talks.
Announcement was made of the
farm bureaus annual luncheon and
meeting Dec 6 at Sherwood's, the
women being asked to make their
reservations as early as possible.
Mrs. Paul Alvey, chairman, con-
Quoted the meeting and will rep
resent the county at the annual
state farm home department con-
yention this month. Mrs. C. O.
Hoober Mrs. L. E. Sinclair and
Mrs. G. E. Cooke will also attend
Centers' representatives We're:
Mrs. Ruby Lehman, Acacia; Mrs
Alvey, Mrs. Newton Swain, Mrs
Paul Carrick, Canpa iria; Mrs. w
r. Farmer, Mrs. Gus Bucher
EastSisde-S Mrs. Cora Corf-
man, Jasper; Mrs. T. B. Shank
Magnolia Mulberry; Mrs F.. O.
Rosenbaum, Mrs. Edna Carson
McCabe Eucalyptus; Mrs. D. E
Green, Mrs. Fred Pollard, Mrs. Har-
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-09
Society
Clubs
CALENDAR

Present Day club, 7, John 7.
Rice home.
SUNDAY
Sunday services, churches.
Plasterers union, 2. Labor temple.
MONDAY
Camp fire luncheon, 12:15, Cali
fornia hotel
Home nursing class. 1:30. county
fair
Twice Told Tales, 2. 469 Len Rey.
SorCptimlsts. al South Seventh.
Sport section, 7. III South Fifth.
Coordinating council, 7:30, Wilson
school,
Music Teaches. 3. Harding school.
Choral speaking class, 7;30, 10000
club.
Cactus Gayel club, G:15. Cali
fornia hotel.
American Legion Axilia!g, g,
Veterans hall.
Carpenters union, 7:3O. Labor
temple
Imperial lodge No. 800, 8, Imperial
Masonic temple.
I. V. Chorus, 7:3O, ]. C audi
torium.
Night school. 10, high school.
Senior All club, 7, court house.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-09
Two Ten Thousand
Clubs Meet on
Same Day

On Thursday, Nov. 49, the Ten
Thousand club will be the scene OF
much activity, for while it is the
usual meeting day for the Junior
Ten Thousand club, the Senior club,
both afternoon and evening divi-
sions, will have a meeting that day
also.
For the Junior club this is to be
its annual reciprocity dinner, which
is TO be served at Z O'Clock at the
club house, with members of all
the other valley Junior clubs as
special guests.
The Senior club had to change
its meeting since the third Thurs
day, its usual day, is Thanksgiving
day.
All three groups are having the
same program, one on South Amer
ica
The original speaker for the day
was to be Ashley Simms who was
to talk on his trip on the Amazon,
and who still may be the lecturer,
Due to uncertainties in his Sched-
ule, arrangements have been made
to have DR.. Clarence Howe Thurber
of use, who has just returned from
three months in South America,
take Mr.. Simms place if he should
be unable to make the trip to the
valley.
\ The Ten Thousand club will meet
at 2 pm. and at 7:30 the evening
division and the Junior Ten Thou
sand club will have their separate
business sessions, convening togeth-
er at for the program.
The Junior club has invited the
other junior Women's clubs of the
valley to this meeting which has
been planned as a reciprocity din
ner at the club house. Reservations
are to be made with any of the fol-
lowing, Mrs. Gerald Port, Mrs. James
Bershears, Miss Emily Trusty and
Mrs. Richard Hammer and must be
in not later than Tuesday.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-09
. Junior Red Cross Organized
. In 81 Centro District

Four thousand school children are
in the process of enrolling in the
Junior Red Cross, these children
coming from the schools in the dis
trict under the jurisdiction of the
FL Centro chapter of the American
Red Cross.
Mrs. John T. Rire, cnapVer Junior
Red Cross chairman, and Mrs. FL
ton B. Christian, chapter farm and
home safety hcairman, have already
visited all the rural schools in the
district and some of the city schools,
talking on these projects. Mrs. Rice
has sent out supplies for member
ship to 1915 individuals and by the
time she has visited all the schools,
anticipates a total enrolment OF
1000
President of all the valley Parent
Teacher associations honorary men,
bers of the Junior Red Cross COM
mittee as are Judge Vaughn Thomp-
son, Superintendent of Schools Guy
Weakley and Mrs. Weakley, County
Superintendent of Schools f. 4.
Hiteman. Mrs. Evan T. Hewes, Mrs.
w. H. Tyler, Mrs. j. B. McNeece,
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-09
THE POST-PRESS

Published every Sunday by tn.
Imperial Valley Publishing COM
pany. CPS state street, FL Cen
tro, California, as the combined
sunday issue of the Morning
Post and Imperial Valley Press.
Paul Jenkins. publisher, A. C.
Johnston, vice president and
general manager; E. A. Fitz-
hugh, secretary and managing
editor. West Holiday Co, Inc,
National Advertising Represen-
tatives.
Entered at Ell Centre, Califor-
mia, postoffice as second class
matter.
Subscription rates: In Califor-
MIA sc per copy or, in coniunc-
ton with the Imperial Valley
Press. Per month 75c; paid in
advance: 3 months, $210; 6
months, $500; one year, $3.50;
outside California, in conjunc-
tion with the Morning Post,
per month. 60c; 8 months,
$1.65; months $325; one year
$500
Member. California Newspaper
Publishers Association.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-09
Friday Bridge
Hostess

Friday bridge club members re-
sumed their meetings this week. be-
ing the guests Of Mrs Allen P. Nuf-
fer for luncheon.
Exquisite roses, grown by the hos
tess centered the luncheon table at
which covers were laid for Mrs
Warren Curricr, guest Of the group
Mesdames Howard P. Meyer, Forrest
f. Kutz, j. D. Adams, R. D. Nc
Pherrin, r. B. WhitelaW. Don c.
Bltler and the hostess, members.
Mrs Kutz and Mrs. McPherrin
won the high score prizes.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-09
Mrs. Joe QuaIls,
Recent Bride,
Entertained

A recent bride. Mrs. Joe Qualls
of honor Thursday evening at a
bridal shower at the home of Mrs.
John O'Quin at 1874 He'll avenue,
with Mrs. Goble Hurst cohOSteSS.
The house was tastefully deCOrat-
ed, the two hoSteSseSS using colorfu!
sprays of Mexican rose and lovely
salmon colored chrysanthemumS
about the house.
Following the opening of the
many charmingly wrapped gifts a
number of amusing games were
played, Mrs. James Welch and Mrs,
Harvey Boals winning the prizes.
Among the many guests were a
number from out of town, Mrs. w.
A. SWerdfeger and small son, Allen
from National City; Mrs. A. l.. Mel
son and daughter, Diane Of Ell Ca
Jon. Mrs. j. S. Winkler also of FL
Cajon and Mrs. Joe B. Hurst ana
son Jim from San Diego.
Other guests included MeSdameS.
Mae Price, James WEIGH, LynwOod
Qualls, Harvey Boals, Bryon Hurst,
j. C. Oliver, Woodrow Ingle, George
Robertson, Austin RoSenbaum, j. [.
Qualls. NJ. A. Hurst, Don Withrow,
Misses Ruby Norris Joy Littlcficld,
EXol Carnes. Julia Tucker, Pcrnit
Price, Juanita Measures. and Tie
young son and daughter of the tive
hostesses, Betty Jane Hurst anC
Michael O'Guin.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-09

Central Sergeanettes. in their
colorful uniforms, make brilliant
picture as with snappy efficiency
they go through their intricate
drills during the intermiSsiOn at
the various football games.
Next week, at the game with
BraWley. they will present - 'tz-
kreig" a special drill with bombs,
blackouts, and everything that is
synonymous with a blitzkreig.
Miss Hazelle SorenSon of Cen
trails faculty is instructor for t'&
SergeanetteS who number some ~
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-09
for
The Jess Iedsoes

Mr.. and Mrs. Jess l.. Blecsoe were
pleasantly surprised Friday eve
ming, a group of friends giving them
a housewarming bringing with them
refreshments and a gift for Bled-
soes new home on Hamilton avenue.
The group included Mr.. and Mrs.
A. w. NeWkirk, Mr.. and Mrs. N. t.
Nye, Mr.. and Mrs. Dexter Babcock,
Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. Mosby, Robert
Kusick and Mr.. and Mrs. R. E.
BarrickloW of BraWley.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-09
Zurkerman-CoIe
Engagement Told

CALEXICO. Nov. 8 - Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman Zuckerman have an
nounced the engagement of their
daughter, LAUREL to Edward Cole of
this city. Both young people are
popular members Of Calexicos
younger set and the announcement
is of widespread interest in the val
ley.
No definite date has been set for
the wedding but it is planned for
some time in December.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-09
Hilarious Party

HEBER, Nov. 8-Aowakiya Camp
Fire group enjoyed a party last
Saturday, the girls having an hi
llariouS time playing games after
which they enpoyed refreshments
A short business meeting was held
at which it was decided to have
the next meeting on Nov. 10
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-09

Central girIa.
Carmen VufrI5o is the head ma
jorette with her sister, little Lo-
lita, as the mascot.
Captains are: Anna Ruth Thomas.
Elaine Plcmons Mary Lou Griffin
Rosemary Rice
Pat Jones and Marjorie Watson
are the first lieutenants with Edith
Harrison and Virginia Vinfrido as
second lieutenants.
The Sergeanettes boast a drum
corps OF II members.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-11-09

Miss Elizabeth Brewster. daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs Lew Brewster,
former Calexican IS in town Wis
iting the George Culvers Miss
Brewster IS from Phoenix and came
over principally to see the football
game between Phoenix Junior Col
lege and FL Centre junior college.