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Weather: Highest 13; lowest, 13; partly cloudy
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MEN AT WORK

Monday will be the 50th day. Within two weeks the 18th session of the Alaska Legislature will have ended The legislative wheels whirling at a speed which would have seemed impossible even week ago. Senators and Representatives, most of the heavy committee work behind them, meeting long hours every day the final stretch of enact ing and killing.
 The House has all but completed work a general appropriation bill which will be the largest in the history of the Territory. The measure came out of the Ways and Means Committee earlier than ever before and in better shape than before, as is demonstrated by the in which it stood up against amendment the House floor Except for correcting typographical error and putting back a Department of Mines appropriation which had been eliminated through misunderstanding, the measure went through the House unchanged.
 This is mark of earnest and able work by the Ways and Means Committee, which has been meet ing long hours every day since the session began. With Chairman Allen Shattuck at it's head, the Committee has examined every appropriation item with minute care The result is good bill, which should even get through the Senate in substantially it's original form.
 The necessity of having the appropriation bill before the Legislature at early date never greater than in this session, for its final total will
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MARCH IS. 1921

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 the office of the Alaska Board of Road Con- Admiral Watson He returning foma Seattle. Michael of the Leader Store of this city Admiral Watson He had been attending Seattle take charge of the office work at 
 Hamburger reservations saying they Northwestern. Highest lowest, 8; clear.
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UTILITY WITNESS

The giant Electric Bond and Share Company was pleading before tie Securities and Exchange Commission against regulatory measures which, under the Holding Company Act. would break it up and separate var ious of its subsidiaries. The company system.
 The utility's star witness was Pro- lessor Herbert B. Doreau of New York University's Department of Public Utilities. Doreau was intro duced as an impartial expert, pro- lessor who had studied the matter scientifically. SEC attorney Alfred Berman let him testify at length, then began asking embarrassing questions.
 Finally he uncovered the fact that Dr. Doreau, together with Profes- sor John T. Madden, Dean of the School of Commerce of NYU, had conducted research for Edison FL ectric Institute which paid them fees far in excess of their univer- sity salaries-approximately $150,- 900 over period of two years Q936- 38).
 Edison Electric Institute is a pub. licity organization supported by thu utility industry, including Electric Bond and Share. The two professors who kept joint bank account, nettec about $1,200 a month each, als( maintained an office at 2 Recto. Street, New York, Electric Bond anc Shares office building.
 During the 1936-38 period, after deducting office expenses of about $8l ,000, each professor made some $34 ,000. Doreau's salary at the uni versity was $8,90O a year. Note-in l940 the professors re- ceived fees of $190OO from a subsid iary of Electric Bond and Share anc it's attorneys
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Land of Apes and PeacOcks
(New York Times)

(New York Times)
 Italian Somaliland, which the British now mopping up, is steeped in traditions that fade into the msts of antiquity. It is thought by many to have been King Solomon's Ophir from which the naves of his friend King Hiram brought him SC many talents of fine gold the fabled land of "apes and ivory and peacocks." Ethiopia not then an inland kingdom. It had a seacoast along what IS now British, French and Italian Somaand
 From somewhere in this region, possibly from the tip of the Arabian Peninsula the Queen of Sheba to visit King Solomon's court. The Ethio- plans count this Queen among their early rulers. The presumption is that her realm lay in the mari time provinces rather than in the remote mountain wilderness. There must also have been line of these Sheban queens: for the royal lady who visited King Solomon arrived time in the tenth cen- tury B. C.. and there records of a Queen of Sheba paying tribute to Tfglath Peser III of Assy- ria.
 Somaliland is also supposed to have been the scene of many of the adventures of Sindbad the Sailor The cannbal islands which he was wrecked to belong to that coast Sindbads world believed that the great roc the mighty bird that carried elephants to feed its young, nested the Indian Ocean.
 In historic times feathers of the were sought in Madagascar and Africa. Fronds of the quill-ike rapha palm which resemble large feathers, offered in proof of the rocs existence. Among the natives of Somaliland today the inns those terrfy- ing yet accommodating spirits of the Arabian Nights who could fill the sky shrink into bottle are still potent influence.
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MERRY-GO-ROUND

Wyoming has just completed a
 rare exhibition of political unity.
 The State Legislature, finding it
 had 28 Republican and 28 Democrats,
 divided the committee chairman ships. put through harmonious legislative program.
 Defense-screened congressional at
 tacks on the labor laws have inspired unique counter-move by certain New Dealers--a proposal that some defense orders be awarded to un- ions, who would rent plants and ma chinery to produce the supplies-Se- cretary Claude Wickard now out ranks Federal Security Administra- tor Paul McNutt, but in 1883 Wick ard was an Indiana State Senator when McNutt was the all-powerful Governor cracking whip over the Legislature-With politics shelved for a time, McNutt is tending strict ly to his job-Ed Foley, handsome young general counsel of the Trea- sury, works in shirt sleeves in his office-The widespread report that Captain Eddie Rickenbacker was in | the control room of the sleeper plane that crashed recently at At lanta is untrue. He was sitting up Tn the spare compartment talking
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ARGENTINE CANNED BEEF

It has been only two short years since every cattleman in the country was berating Roosevelt because he OKd the purchase of 5000 pounds of Argentine canned beef for the Navy. Roosevelt was accused of in- sulting the American COW, and pol itical pundits predicted that this was a sure sign he would not run for a third term. Otherwise he would not have risked alternating the farmer.
 But national defense and the Good Neighbor'' program have brought revolutionary changes in two short years. And today cattlemen are asquiescing to the purchase of not a mere 5000 pounds, but 20,000,- 900 pounds of South American can- ned beef.
 Donald Nelson, astute coordinator of National Defense purchases, all ready has the OK of the powerful American Livestock Association for this purchase In return he told the cattlemen he would buy heifer beef from them, also reduce the minimum weight standards on fresh beef pur- chased for the Army.
 Now, gentlemen, in return for these concessions" said Nelson, T would very much like to have your approval of certain purchases of canned beef we are planning to make from South America (Grin- ning) If memory serves rle, the Navy got into hot water last year when 1t bought between 1000 and B. GOO pounds from Argentina"
 How much South American beef do you plan to buy, MT. Nelson?" asked Elmer Brock, President of the National Livestock Association.
 Well, the Defense Commission has arranged for the purchase of 20000,000 pounds as fast as it can be delivered" replied Nelson. AS a matter of fact, domestic packers aren't able to supply enough canned beef at ths time for the Army's field ration requirements. But aside from that, this is a friendly ges- ture to our neighbors to the South and good neighborliness. gentlemen is vital to national defense"
 That's perfectly true, Mir Nell son." said Brock. Let me assure you that in view of the very faii concessions made to us by the Wa, Department and the National De- fense Commission, the least we car do, in the interest of national de- fense, is to give our hearty approva to these South American purchases.
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WUD[kN LlIuULIIC ROBERTA LEE

himself in pedicament where white lie vii isn't the lie justified? -,-~ A. No is to justification white lie" would be to protect another injury give happiness who burdened
 newcomers to when introducing a group?
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 e. good with the bridegroom when he buys wedding ring?
 privilege expressing her preference as to white gold platinum
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newspaper headlines. ternal troubles will increase as need of reliance on the United States is demonstrated. Japanese complica- tions are indicated, but there will be much secret plotting and double-de as the Pacific be- comes the theater of violent war German aid to Japan will be soli- cited,
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of romance in the coming year. Unusual condi- tions will contribute to good for tune for young and old.
 Children born on this day prob- ably will be charming in person. ality, keen in mind and able to win success. Fame will come to many.
 (Copvripht 194D
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HOROSCOPE "The stars incline
 but do not compel"
SUNDAY, MARCH 16

Adverse planetary aspects are &C., tive today. Although evil portents are dominant, good news should encourage the nation to hasten its relief work abroad, which is re- ported as most efficient.
 Heart and Home: Women today may be sensitive to planetary in- fluences which cause apprehen- sions regarding the future and de- spondency concerning person a l plans Religious influences will be strong and the study of Bible prophecies widespread. Under this sway many will realize that luxury and pleasure have been indulged in too consistently for the general welfare This is time to regret our scant appreciation of the bless ings of peace, which have been ignored or misused.
 Business Affairs: Inventions and chemical discoveries useful in war will multiply in the United States, where prosperity will reach all classes. Rising fortunes should be conserved, for the future is to bring aggravated financial prob lems for the entire nation. Envy and jealousy may be prevalent among workers who will continue to make imperative demands upon employers. Attempted legislation to curb or to prevent strikes will cause opposition, but there is sign read as presaging Government interven- tion.
 National Issues: Possibility of war will not be realized seriously in this country until an untoward incl dent awakens the people to an un- derstanding of the nations peril Newspapers and magazines will render important service in pre- senting facts regarding dangers facing the United States. Tempera- mental citizens will continue easy going ways in which the threat ot conflict carelessly is ignored.
 Information Affairs: Since as- trologers declare that even the stars remind the world that his- tory repeats itself, the war may be of long duration. 1941 is to be the decisive year, it is forecast. The New Moon of next month is read as a most significant lunation since it falls before the conjunction o1 Jupiter with Uranus and Saturn in the sign Taurus. The configura- tion bears similarity to that oi January, 1914. It is indicated that England may possess an advantage and there may be some decisive factor recognized. There will be heavy losses of life and property.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of gains and losses Expenditures should be watched.
 Children born on this day will be serious and studious. Good for tune is forecast. Certain of these Pisces natives may have psychic powers.
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Daily Lessons in English v v. L. GORDON

where there has been another earthqak Say another earth quake"
 OFTEN MIsPRONOUNCED: Forgive OF in OR
 Parsley; LEY, not LY.
 Jehovah Supreme Being
 times and it is yours" Let increase Todays noticeable (Ponounce first syllable SAY traits general comprehenveness of Bancroft.
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MONDAY, MARCH IT

Benefic aspects dominate strong ly today. The business week starts with the best possible planetary government. although labor is sub ject to disturbing influences.
 Heart and Home: Women are directed by kindly stars today and should push all their important interests. Progressive and construc- tive ideas deserve promotion. It is wise to seek advice regarding prop erty, and to prepare for exigencies which are inevitable in a changing world. Under this sway there may be reluctance to take advice, but this is a time to look at the hand writing on the wall. It is a fortu- nate day for romance and for so- cial affairs, but informal enter tainments are recommended. Girls may rejoice, for it is a lucky we'd ding day.
 Business Affairs: This is a for tunate date for all associations. Group programs are under the best direction of the stars which prom ise benefit through cooperation. In- dustry will profit, although there is warning of strikes or other dis turbances which retard production. Spring trade should be brisk, es- pecially in wearing apparel and leather goods, automobiles an d electric refrigerators. The inevi- table rise in prices as defense pre- parations advance will cause per- sons with foresight to purchase ad-
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vantageously now.

National Issues: Appointments on special boards, or committees which will aid the preparedness program, will cause discussion and even criticism. The nonpartisan feeling will be difficult to cultivate in Washington, although fame is to be well-earned by opponents of the Administration. Men high in pub lie confidence will prove their un- selfish patriotism in difficult po- sitions of grave responsibility. Women again are to demonstrate their ability as aids in business and government projects.
 International. Affairs: Violen earthquakes as well as threatened war are foreseen for the Philip pines. This strategic region will command conspicuous place in
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Story With a Moral
Philadelphia Record)

Philadelphia Record)
 We like the story of the two New York detec- tives who helped junk hoist 200-pound beer cooler into his wagon It good enough beer cooler though it had been replaced in a nearby taproom by streamlined model.
 Seems that the junk man tried to buy it. He offered $15. The owner laughed. ct had cost S150O) He boosted the bid to $20. The taproom proprietor went inside to beer to the two detectives, and when they emerged they the junk man struggling to put the cooler in his cart. Aiming to be helpful they finished the job. Thanks were profuse The junk man drove off
 Luckily for the detectives-and the junk man the tavern keeper took the theft huge joke refused to sign complaint.
 The moral of this story, of course, is known to every school child: Always regard policeman as your friend
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be the to whether not new tax legislation will be required
 Much hard work lies ahead for the Legislature in the next ten days. Decisions of vital importance to every resident of Alaska will have to be made by these 24 busy before March 27 We don't envy any of them their task.
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LOOK and LEARN s@y C GORDON

is the made the world?
 vegetable profitable the United States? What applied United the Civil War? of the following a) Strong (b) big Co meek blue
 
 l. Empire Building . Potatoes
 Aboitoniss
 (b) elephant Co lamb robin.
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nothing to show for it has put the Italian people in the same frame of mind as Germany when finally she surrendered in 1918.
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Astronomers have discovered that the atmos- pheres of the largest stars boiling. Celestial astronomers looking down on us might discover con- siderable turbulence here, too.
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Washington Merry Go-Round

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. HAPPY BIRTHDAY

MARCH 15 Mrs. E. F. Vollert R. H. Williams, ST. Mrs. John Hahn Margaret Lindsay Phyllis Jenne
 Sam Sheary
 MARCH Is Mrs. M. E. Monagle Lois MacSpadden Mrs. Fred Boynton Harry Sperling, Jr. Charles M. Tuckett Roberta Brown
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to the steward. Neither knew the ship was in danger-Big Jim Farley is keeping hundreds of friends abreast of his Latin American tour with postcards written in his famous green ink. Jim's voluminous mail must be a good stroke of business for the postcard makers-The dis tress call used in radiotelephony 'Mayday,' derives from the French phrase, I'M alder" meaning ito helr me-"
 Copyright, 194l, by United Fea- ture Syndicate, Inc).
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At least one air transport firm now teaches it's pilots celestial navigation.
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Weather: Highest, IS; lowest, 8; clear.
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engineer in charge of the work at the Chchago gof Island in from the mine the Ambassador on
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Manager Peck

the equipment carried on the. fire truck for use with the booster pump.
 All owners of pyrenes should be warned, it was decided, to try out their chemicals occasionally to see that they are in working or der. This action followed report made at the meeting by Ralph Mortensen that he could have saved his boat from burning on July 6 had his pyrene not failed him.
 Some discussion prevailed re- garding the fighting of future fires at the city wharf. Hose lines must be laid from the Front Street ap- proach to the dock as the pipe line to the cannery will all be taken up within a couple of months, and any possible connections there would be unavailable.
 E. Hachmeister, of the Mainten- ance Committee. reported all hy- drants and other equipment gone over and in fair shape, also fire hall cleaned up. Two names for membership, Irwin Fleek and Will liam Cuthbert, were ordered placed on the waiting list. New Social Committee was appointed as fol- lows: Evert Bliss, Ray Mccormick, and Ed Roller. For maintenance duty, the following were named: Mike Pusich, Jack Warner, Glen Rice, Gerald Cashen and w. B.. Cuthbert.
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CINCINNATI I5 D0WNED
 BY DODGERS
Joe DiMdggio His in 4oth Game in Row-6ordon
 Makes 18th Homer !
tBy ASSOCIATED PREss)


 Ducky Medwick, Cookie Lavagetto and Billy Herman drove in all the Brooklyn runs yesterday as the Dodgtrs, behind Kirby Higbe's five hit pitching, moved down the Gin cinnati Reds.
 The Chicago Cubs opened a three-ga series with the Boston Braves yesterday by registering a triumph behind the seven hit pitching Of Lefty Vern Olsen.
 Joe DiMaggio hit safely in his 4oth consecutive game, but it was Joe Gordons 18th homer of the year that boosted the Yankees winning streak to ten with a vic- tory over the Browns.
 Bob Teller scored the winning run in his 17th victory of the year yesterday by tripling in the ninth in game with Cleveland.
 The Chicago White Sox backed up John Rigney's seven-hit pitch ing with 14-hit attack to de1eat the Senators yesterday.
 The St. Louis Cards blew an eight-run lead in the seventh yes- tedday, but came right back with a blast of their own in the eighth to down the Giants when they ex- plcded five runs in the eighth.
 The Pittsburgh Pirates came from behind yesterday to defeat the last place Phillies.
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Tanks in Fire Give $4 Tips

BELFAST, Ireland, July H. Yankee technicians and work CTS, called "direct employees of the British government" and working on an undiscloscd pro feet in northern Ireland, showed one of the reasons for their immense popularity with the Irish in a story from Belfast.
 Americans, spending their money freely, have not yet grasped the difference in cur rency between Ireland and the United States. Stories tell of Yanks working cn the new pro- ject handsomely tipping with Gollsr bills. The dollar bills" proved tO be pound notes.
 Exchange fer pound sterling i3 currently slightly over four American dollars.
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NOTICE

At eight o'clock on Thursday evening, July 17th. at the cabin site, the undersigned will sell to the highest and best bidder, the cabin situated on, and the improve ments to the Summer Home Site of the late Bob Toussaint. The right to reject any and all bids is hereby reserved. For information see the undersigned.
 J. w. LEVERS, adv. Administrator.
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HuskY5tar
 To Dodgers

CHICAGO, July 11.-Owner Dan Topping of the Brooklyn Dodgers has filed the signed contract of Dean McAdams, former University of Washington halfback, with Com missioner Elmer Layden of the Ma tional Football League.
 McAdamS, the Dodgers first choice in the draft and one of the best kickers in college football last year, will replace Ralph Kercheval, former University of Kentucky bunting star Topping said Kerche- val, who was with Brooklyn seven years, will not return to the club.
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ESTIMATES WERE MODEST

ESTIMATES WERE MODEST
 q couldn't start mile-long bar II didn't know that business. But could give them outdoor music, down by the waterfront, where it would be cool" says Kinder.
 The name Water Gate torigi- nally given to that landing area where foreign diplomats and other world dignitaries could be greeted with fitting ceremony fascinated Kindler. He went down to tha t stretch of lawn that slopes from the Lincoln Memorial to the Po- tomac. He saw the possibility of putting his orchestra on a barge just beyond the ringside. And the staff counted on maximum tf 2,0O0 persons for that first boom town concert. Nearly 15,0OO came.
 Kindler gives them soloists like glamorous Jessica Dragonette, smouldering Elsie Houston, and those soprano lovelies, Lucy Mon- roe and Virginia Johnson. He also gives them Beethoven, Brahms Dvorak, Strauss, and Mozart.
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ladies. You would see local trades men trying to shush their kids and keep them from strewing the pie mic boxes all over the lawn.
 And if it's night when there's a guest conductor, you would see big, genial Hans Kinder moving from place to place among the
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DOUGLAS
 NEWS
FIREMEN WILL MEET
 HALF AN HOUR EARLIER

To expedite the business of fu- ture meetings, Douglas Firemen last night voted to advance the starting time of the regular month ly session to 7:3O instead of 8 o. clock. Other action taken concerned replenishing the supply on hand of pyrene by ordering five gallons, and adding a couple of buckets to
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throng, listening not to the music he knows by heart, but to the murmur of the crowd and mak- ing mental notes on how next week he'll give 'em ballet, some Gershwin, and some Brahms = "mlisic-good music-for boonn- town"
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TO sITKA

George Stragier left this morn ing by plane for Sitka where he will spend the next few days visit ing friends. He expects to make the return trip Monday.
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NEW CARS

To the numerous cars already in Douglas, two new ones have been added. One, a 194l Lincoln Zephyr coupe, was received by John Marin, and the other, a 1941 Dodge sedan, was delivered to Caesar Sebenico.
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TO VISIT FATHER

Yolanda and Albert Uberti of Seattle, Wash, are expected to leave the Puget Sound city on one, of the next steamers for Douglas to visit with their father, Emil Uberti.
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SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE

The Eagles Lodge is sponsoring another of the popular weekly dances tomorrow evening at the Eagles Hall Glen Edwards orches- tra will play for the occasion.