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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-13
Policy in the Pacific
(New York Times)

(New York Times)
 The United States decides to fortify Guam and to reinforce its Pacific fleet; Great Britain lands Australian troops at Singapore-and Japan complains that this strengthening of the defenses of their territories by the American and British govern ments constitutes an act of ''provocation.' This seems a curious conclusion. But it should not be dismissed merely as an attempt to keep the record straight for home consumption in Japan Actually it reveals the gulf between Japanese and American thinking that makes peace in the Pacific precarous.
 Let us recall that it American initiative that agreement was reached, in the Washington Arms Conference of 1921-22, by which the chief naval Powers bound themselves not to fortify their insular possessions in the Western Pacific Let us recall also that it on Japanese initiative that this agreement was abrogated after IA years. Let us remember, too, that for than decade the United States has been consistent in its ad to the Pact of Paris by which we renounced instrument of national policy, that we have also avoided the threat of such an in strument.
 There is no confusion in the official Japanese mind about the American opposition to Japans present expansionist policy But in the repeated protests that the United States has made to Japan in recent years the threat of has been conspicu ously lacking. We have not hesitated to homie instruments in the form of StrictureS on Japan and assistance to China But the Japanese have become convinced that do not intend to use force or even the threat force to sustain positions
 The Japanese, on the other hand, have made free since 1881 of both force and the threat of force the chief instruments of policy When these were resisted in the of China, there was war When they not resisted, in the case of French Indo-C China, there was surrender It has become automatic in Japanese policy that these the alternatives when the new order" is under consideration The physical evidence that the United States and Britain do not now propose to surrender therefore becomes tantamount in the Japa nese mind to embracing the other alternative. What is regarded in this country and in Britain an elementary act of sefdefense becomes for Japan act of 'provocaton."
 A clear definition by our Government of the difference between "provocation" and self-defense and of the point at which defense of position calls for the use of force would help to clear the air in both Tokyo and Washington
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-13
20 YEARS AGO TIT fTE EMPIRE

meeting the Territorial Board of Education held Thomas Riggs Chairman Lester D. Henderson previous years Education pointed % position for a period of
 the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines could be opened beginning the fall if the Territorial appropriate institution until 1923 the school in it's annual submitted the Governor.
 motorsp Alaska fleet that with supplies and the expected at Taku Harbor within a
 representing National Grocery Company left the Anchorage months
 of the Iatouche mine arrived children and visiting parents MT Mrs J. s. Morgan.
 H. Garfield had been KecEkan business for the Survey the Northwestern
 with arrived from Kechikan the Northwestern
 Weather Highest Is; lowest IA; clear.
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ming, usually with Harry Hopkins, a member of the Cabinet, or on oc- casion a juvenile guest whom Mrs. Roosevelt has invited to the White House.
 The President is not a particularly good swimmer. He employs cross between an overland stroke and the well-known dog paddle" and pro- pels himself entirely with his arms. When he turns over on his back, however, there is a big improve ment, and his powerfully built chest and shoulders make him the equal of the average back-stroke swimmer.
 After the dip, the President takes a shower, followed by rub-down given him by George Fox, assistant to White House physician pr. Ross McIntire, after which he is ready for dinner and long nights of work in the Lincoln study.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-13
WHAT HE DOESN'T KNOW ABOUT ALASKA

So that Alaskans may judge Rep. Samuel Dick stens efforts colonize the Territory with foreign refugees in the light of the Congressmans knowledge of Alaska, we reprint the following observations of Dickstein from the Congressional Record:
 Except for the towns farthest north, such as Nome, Coal Harbor and Anchorage, the temperatures do not differ considerably from those prevailing in Minnesota, North Dakota, in the United States ..
 Thirty thousand of the Alaskan inhabitants are Eskimo Indians. Most of the existing inhabitants of Alaska laborers; very few devoted to commercial or other middle-class occupations.
 "At least 5000 square miles be cleared and cultivated ..
 "The Kennicott copper mines located at Copper River; and the well-known Matanuska agri- cultural settlement Anchorage is in this area.
 Southwestern Alaska comprises the Bristol Bay and Aleutian Islands It is rugged and popu- lated mainly by Eskimos The summers wet and foggy and the winters uncomfortable
 Estimates as to how many people Alaska can really support how many people profitaby settle there vary, but it is generally accepted that Alaska could support potential population of B. 100000 people, Certainly, this may be considered the minimum population which find their livelihood in Alaska if the of this country are fully developed
 At present with @ population of some 60000 Alaska imports more than $5,OO0OOO worth of pro- ducts which can be produced in Alaska proper, like meats milk, butter cheese. and vegetables, all of which be produced in the Territory. Nearly $1OO0OOO worth of fresh and canned fruit is import ed every year into Alaska, and some of it. of course also be raised locally -.
 T have given these facts to the House in a rather brief summary to illustrate the point which I have made in the beginning of my address (that the immigration bars ought to be let down SO that Alaska can be populated with foreign refugees) feel that with the development of Alaska and its establishment as a point of colonization, we shall have helped the cause of national defense which is so uppermost in our minds at the present time"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-13
PRO-NAZI SHOW

Some of the things that go on in Washington are so fantastic you have to see them to believe.
 | Through the defense program and lend lease bill the United States is expending billions to combat Nag ism, and one of the leading execut- ors of this policy is Secretary Jesse Jones, ruler of the REC and De- partment of Commerce. Yet daily, under the block long roof of the De- partment of Commerce, show that has definite pro-Nazi propaganda implications is being staged.
 It is not public. Admittance is by invitation, and the list has been confined to select government of- ficials. The show consists of an exhibit, bearing the fancy title of "Econorama," and a lecturer.
 It is financed by James D. Mooney. General Motors President, who for many years was head of the company's overseas division in Ger many. General Motors has nothing to do with the show; it is entirely Mooney's baby except for the floor space generously provide by the Commerce Department.
 Gist of "Econorama," a flashy exhibit of charts, graphs, lights and glass jars containing vari-colored waters. is that the U. s. should adopt German production methods and labor policies. With it goes
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remarkable spiel.
 The lecturer is Thomas M. Mo- Neice, an easy-talking personable young man, who can expound in- definitely on the failings of the U. s. economic system, and who is not averse to slipping in an occasional plug, by contrast, for German meth ods. Talking on the defense pro- gram, he declared that the way to speed it up was to take leaf from the Nazis by cutting down civilian consumption and increasing the productivity" of labor.
 Germany" he declared, 'shas learned her lesson. We haven't"
 This remark was the last straw for Federal Reserve Board econ- omist, who had been listening in rising fire. "If you like the Nazis so much," he blurted out, "why don't you bring Hitler over here?" McNeice made no reply.
 NOTE: In a Saturday Evening Post article last August, Mooney de- clared that the British were taking "hell of a licking, urged the United States to "get busy at once" and bring about a negotiated peace. We nave already done too much nonkeying around in the. European situation" Mooney wrote, Fin help ing England and France to take on Germany for a fight"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-13
BILL BULLETS PALS"

Best barometer of how the State Department boys love each other was the recent report that Myron Taylor, U. s. envoy to the Vatican, would resign.
 Immediately cropped up a flood of rumors that William c. Bullitt, ex-Ambassador to France and close friend of the President, would be the new envoy to the Vatican.
 Actually, there was nothing to it- except that almost everyone in the State Department, anxious to get close-friend Bullitt away from the Presidents dinner table, chorused: 'The Vatican is just the place for Bill! We must send him there!"
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ROOsEyELT,s HEALTH

Probably no President of the Unit ed States since Teddy Roosevelt has come through two terms in office in such good physical shape as F. D. R.
 The President has aged somewhat. His hair is thinner and grayer. Tell tale lines on his face testify to the wear and tear of domestic and in terrational crises. However, his energy, his resiliency, his ability to take work in his stride, have not changed.
 Secret of the Presidents general good health is the fact that he changes pace by getting away to Hyde Park and on fishing cruises. When he is in Washington, prob ably the biggest boon to his health is the green-tiled swimming pool located between the Executive Of- fees and the residential part of the White House. a H f
 There, when the grind of the days conferences is over, the President tries to spend half an hour swim
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-13
HOROSCOPE "The stars incline
 but do rot compew
FRIDAY, MARCH 14

Benefic aspects dominate today which should be most fortunate fo1 the clergy and churches. General turning toward religious faiths is presaged by the stars. They prom ise today development of inter- est in spiritual aspirations.
 Heart and Home: Under this sway members of the family should take a serious view of life and should cooperate in all plans re- lating to money. Inclination tc spend great deal foolishly should be overcome, for the future will prove how wise are they who safe- guard their financial resources. This is an unlucky day for writing let ters or signing contracts. It is not an suspicious date for making new friends. Girls need not rely on this days romances, for they will be fleeting.
 Business Affairs: Temptation to speculate should be resisted at this time when new fortunes are in the making. Prosperity will inspire ex- travagant spending. Horse-racing and sports that invite betting will be patronized, despite war clouds Manufacturing is to reach great output by midsummer and the seers prognosticate at least ten years of intensive production. Even if the war should end suddenly, repair of the waste caused by world con- flict assures protracted activity at top speed. .~,..,
 National Issues: Educators. will be deeply concerned regardin g proper direction of students, as they prepare them for a world of change. Stress upon foundation principles will be urged by the far-seeing who realize that thor ough training in essentials is more important than instruction in pure ly cultural subjects. The dignity of work will be emphasized as prepar- ation for peace is realized as most imperative. After the horrors of war the seers prophecy that a new era will offer strange conditions.
 International Affairs: India may become more insistent than former ly in her demands for indepen- dence, and the stars seem to pres age many concessions which help the people to demonstrate loyalty to Britain. This month is to be marked by unusual events in Lon don where labor leaders will voice criticism as well as praise for wal i policies. Again, changes in tht British Cabinet are forecast. Deatf will remove men conspicuous il London. The United States will b, practically a war partner now.
 Persons whose birthdate it have the augury of year of pros perity. Business interests will sue ceed as will love affairs, but treach cry is indicated in what is nea the heart.
 Children born on this day ma, be of extraordinary mentality gifted in the arts and staunch il character. They should be popula and successful.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-13
The British Fool Them Plenty
(Philadelphia Recordl

Philadelphia Record) Mario Appelius, described as the star writer of Benito Mussolini's I'll Popoo dItaa," says that the following four classes of Italians being deceived by the British:
 l. Some members of the Roman aristocracy 2. Walters who remember large tips from Eng fish tourists
 3. section unnamed) of the middle class. 4. Girls whose ideas originate in Hollywood. To this list we would add fifth group which is being very effectively deceived by the British day after day
 5. The generals of the Italian Army.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-13
Daily Lessons in English v. v L. GORDON

NnSUSED: q not conscious that he present" Say, that present." OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED: syllable 
 OFTEN MISSPEILED: Arkansas; SAS, SAW. Senseless unreasonable meaningless 
 STUDY "Ue three times is yours Let
  MONOGAMY; marriage specifically only during
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-13

Even British calm may be upset by mistakes possible when soldiers begin sending those messages under the code number bargain plan just devised. few wrong numbers involving distant wives hus- bands or merely sweethearts may be confusing no end when the errors include such phrases as Love and kisses; Son is born; You than ever in my thoughts at this time"; Good show. Keep 1t up'; T wish together on this special occasion; Glad if you could send some money"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-13
FlUDLKN LIlUULlIL ROBERTA LEE

makes remark founded a him? unchallenged than to a argument x O. What courteous reply when saleswoman May help you?" A. Yes, thank
 O Is black attending the funeral of friend?
 A. No. a nothing loud
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-13

now was in being on the side that wanted to get us into the war, be- cause that is what people read be- cause of its sensational scare value. J
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-13

The German radio, asking for suggestions from Americans, found it not very well liked over here. In fact, it couldn't be much more disliked even if it carried soap operas
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-13

physician recommends salty diet as a pre- caution against colds We knew the taverns had our best interests at heart when they placed bowl of pretzels at the bar
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-13
Empire Classl1iecs ray
CARD PARTY

CARD PARTY
 Second pinochle card party sponsored by Sons of Norway, Sat- urday, March 15, at pm, IOOF Hall. Short meeting at 7:15 pm.
 GERTTE OLSEN, adv. Secretary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-13

The ten teams in the National Professional Football league played before 1,soo,ooo fans in 194o.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-13
Washington Merry
 Go-Round :

Continued from Page one,
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MERRY-GO-ROUND

Another close adviser of Presi- dent Roosevelt will shortly go to London for first-hand survey. He is Assistant Secretary of Commerce Robert Hinckley, originator of the student pilot training and airport expansion programs, who will study civilian air, operation under war conditions. :. Representative R. T. Buckler, earnest Minnesota Farmer Laborite, has an unusual political record. Tn every election since 1884 he has led his party's ticket in his district by a wide margin.
 Copyright, 194l, by United Feature
 Syndicate, Incl
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-13

British army Shauffeurs averaged 300 accidents a day in the last two months Of -le40. g ~
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-13
LOOK and LEARN Sy S%y C. GORDON

l. For what is dwt. the abbreviation? 2. Of which Columbia the capital? 3. What word has the opposite meaning of concave? 4. How many cubic inches there foot? B. What state of the Union named after France?
 ANSWERS 1. Pennyweight.
 
  4. 1728 GU. in. A. Louisiana named aft King Louis XIV of France
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-13

5. The generals of the Italian Army.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-13

4. Louisiana. named after King Louis XIV of France.
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Weather: Highest. IS; lowest, IA; clear.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-23
RIGS South American
Purchases Are Listed

WASHINGTON, Jan. o. Up -
Jesse H. Jones, federal loan ad-
ministrator, said today that tn e
RFC and it's subsidiaries had pur-
chased 81, 900 tons of rubber, 100,-
900 tons of copper and &C, 1000 tons
Of tin.
Another 100, 900 tons of copper
may be bought, he added.
Reporters asked Jones to COM
ment on proposals that the RFC
buy metals and other important
war materials from Latin-Ameri-
can countries to prevent the Axis
powers from acquiring them. He
replied: That's a matter of poll
cy. I don't make the policy"
So far, he said, only materials
actually needed in this country
have been purchased. 4
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-23
CLASSES ARRANGED
BY PRESBYTERIANS
goth Annual Training School
To Open at St. Andrews
On January II

The goth annual Wilmington
PRESBYTERIAN Standard Training
school will be held at St. Andre" 5
Presbyterian church from Janu-
airy q to 81, it was announced yes
terday.
The school, given under the al
rection of the Presbyterian MINIS
ters' association of Wilmington, is
for pastors, parents, church ana
church school workers.
The Rev. Patrick H. Carmichael,
DID,. director of leadership educa-
ton and member of the executive
committee of religious education
and publication of Richmond, Va,
heads the faculty Of four.
Others on the faculty are the
Rev. C. H. Nabers, DID,, pastor
of the First Presbyterian church
of Greenville, S. c., Mrs. E. L.
King, superintendent of the junior
department at st. Andrews church
and Miss Lucille White, director oil
religious education at the Churcf
of the Covenant.
The daily program of classes viii
be as follows: 7:30 to TAO p. m.
devotional service; 7:45 to $40 p
M, classes: $40 to $50 p. m.
recess $50 to 9:45 p. M, classes,
DIR. Carmichael will teach the en-
tire group for the first period ano
the second period the class viii
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-23

FRANKLIN - Funeral services
were held today for DR.. John Ev-
erett Brady, retired educator, who
died at his home here. He taught at
Smith college in Massachusetts, for
40 years.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-23
BASIC ENGLISH
LECTURE GIVEN
DIR. Richards Speaks Before
Latin Americans at
Chapel Hill

CHAPEL HILL, Jan. u W.
"Basic English" which requires
only $50 words but can express al'
most any thought and can De
learned rapidly, may soon become
the world language for business
and everyday purposes" DR.. l. "A
Richards, one of its developers,
predicted here today.
The noted British scholar was
addressing the unique inter-Amerl-
can institute at the University OF
North Carolina, where it is put
ting his English-teaching methods
into practice with ITO South Amerl-
can good neighbors." And just
to prove his point, the Cambridge
professor and visiting lecturer at
Harvard gave them a polished lee
ture on democracy in "85O-Worc
basic" which was equally note
worthy for its insight and com
ment on English philosophy in the
present crisis.
The delegates, who continued
their busy schedule today, were
guests at a reception tonight te
meet student leaders and hosts
who will give them contacts with
campus as well as classroom life.
Final preparations were also
completed for the formal welcom-
ing reception and 400-plate dinner
tomorrow night. President Frank
P. Graham will preside, and the
director of inter-American rela-
tons in the United States of edu-
cation, who was a delegate to the
Lima conference and ranks with
the foremost authorities on South
America in this country, will be
the keynoter.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-23
MORRIS PLANNING
ENFORCEMENT BILL
Four Counties Around Camp
Davis to Consolidate
Activities

A bill which will, in effect, con-
solidate the law enforcement agen-
cies of New Hanover, Fender, On
slow and Brunswick counties, is be-
ing introduced in the legislature
by Representative John R. Nor
ris.
His measure would extend to the
properly bonded and qualified dep.
uties-sheriff of the four counties
the right to make arrests for mis-.
demeanors committed in any OF
them, if the offense comes under
observation of the officer,
Morris said that the representa-.
tives from all the counties affected
agreed that such an extension OF
power is needed in view of rapi6
development of Camp Davis at Holly
Ridge and other defense projects il
the section, which had increased
many times the volume of traffic
on the highways.
1t is at this highway traffic-ol
rather breaches Of the highway laws
that the measure is aimed, Morris
said.
A 1887 act gave to deputies the
right to make arrests in other coun
ties for felonies committed in Other
counties but which come under theil
actual observation. The present bill
will extend this concurrent jurisdic
ton to lesser offenses.
The New Hanover REPRESENTATIVE
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-23
ROOKIE DEDUCES
HE'S A SUCCESS

CAMP ROBINSON, Ark.-R-
When Clifford Black joined the 16lst
field artillery as drum major the
band director sent him a book of
instructions for drummers. The ser
geant who delivered the book sug-
gested Black learn all about it."
20. k" said the rookie, "but
have you looked at the book?' The
sergeant glanced casually at it. The
book not only had been written by
Black but was illustrated with his
pictures.
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sectional discussion

divide into sectional discussion
groups.
DR.. Nabers. using the Bible as
textbook, will teach a course on
biblical Geography and His
tory." DR.. Carmichael, using the
textbook New Trails for the Chris
tan Teacher" will teach a course
on .'Ways of Teaching" Mrs. King
will have charge of the children's
division, Miss White is leader OF
the Young Peoples division and
DR.. Carmichael is the leader of the
adult division.
Persons desiring to enroll in the
school may obtain text books and
other information from Miss May
Grant at St. Andrews church Of
flee any morning during the week
preceding the school. The book
room is open each evening from
7:15 to 7:30 o'clock.
The board of managers of the
annual school is composed Of: the
Rev. A. D P. Gilmour, DID,, the
Rev. ]. H. Whitmore, DID,, the
Rev. R. M. Engle, the Rev. c. c.
Myers, the Rev. F. S. Johnston,
John E. WOODBURY., George Mitch
ell, J. B. Huntington, J. L. Lamb,
W. C. Scoggins, Harry Wettlg, and
Melzar Pearsall.
J.. B. Huntington is chairman of
the publicity committee and A. B.
McNair is chairman of the finance
committee. Members of the enroll
ment committee are: Miss Lucilla
White, Church of the Covenant;
Miss Ray Calhoun, First Presby-
terrain; Miss May Grant, st. An
drew's; Leonard McIntire, I'm
manuel church; Melzar Pearsall,
Pearsall Memorial; ]. l.. Lamb,
Winter Park Presbyterian; w. {.
Scoggins, Delgado church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter P. Sprunt
head the entertainment committee
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-23

himself a former sheriff, believes
that consolidation of the law en-
forcement agencies of the counties
into something of a district force
will be of great value in combatti- g
law violators.
Sheriff c. David Jones said last
night that the introduction of the
bill is a result of the meeting of
sheriffs and county commissioners
from the four counties at Jack
sonville two weeks ago, at which
time such a measure was discuss
ed.
The law would bring about a bet
ter cooperation in the matter of
law enforcement between the four
counties and would result of
greater efficiency in this work,
Sheriff Jones said.
The Wilmington morning star., 1941-01-23
Carolina Briefs

/ Ooo and that the farm would cost
the county about $4,000.