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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-18
Miss Ruby Wianman Is Complimented al
 Party Last Evening


 For Miss Ruby Wianman of Wash ington, D. C., new secretary to the medical director in the Indian Af- fairs Office, a bridge party was given last evening by Mrs. Edward Sweeney at her Franklin Street residence.
 Honors for cards were won by Mrs. John B. Hahn, first: Mrs. Maurice Johnson, second. and Mrs. Robert Davlin, consolation. A guest prize was also given Miss Wianman.
 Guests for the occasion were Mesdames Maurice Johnson, John B. Hahn, Clark Telquist. Robert Davlin, Robert Akervick, Alex Rus sell, Clifford Swap and Miss Clara Atkins, Miss Catherine Cheney and Miss Merle Biggins
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-18
LOOK and LEARN q copnon

difference ton?
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 the population of the world the time
 a "poroon"? fleet did Nelson annhate at Trafalgar? ss ANSWERS: Y than is the the highest vote. x g. Twelve letters. q
 A. A spirless coward.
 D. The Napoeonic fleet
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-18
Daily Lessons in English v. v L. GORDON

MISUSED: a Say twas OFTEN MIsPRONOUNCED: Sasaparila principal o syllable Chaste; SYNONYMS: vgilant, STUDY Use i
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-18
HOROSCOPE "The stdrs incline
 but do not compe"
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19

Benefic aspects dominate today which is peculiarly fortunate for women. Disturbing news may be expected from Europe, also from Asia
 Heart and Home: The stars today presage for women a period Of great activity at home and abroad. They will succeed in many depart ments of public service in coming months when the men of their families engage in government work Of extreme importance. Girls may expect romance today when the stars presage world events of far reaching significance. Love affairs will flourish in the face of many perils that threaten the pleasant ways established for the pursuit of health and happiness. Peace and its accompanying joys will become extremely precious to Americans.
 Business Affairs: In the prosper ity that is developing, human greed will be apparent among both em- ployers and the employees engaged in certain industries. Warning is given that the stars foreshadow perils in which wealth or afflu- ence will lose significance. United and unselfish patriotic service will be imperative before the horrible world upheaval subsidies. The net work of Nazi intrigue will extend among workers of many classes and American optimism may bring about grave conditions, more px less revolutionary. ~
 National Issues: ProcraStination in dealing with subversive influ- ences in labor unions will cause a serious clash between workers and police in more than one in- dustrial center. The harbors on the western coast will be the scenes of dangerous demonstrations which prevent our exports from reaching England. A leader who foments trouble will be in extreme peril and strange accidents will be re- ported.
 International Affairs An after math of the Italian conflict with Greece will be concentrated and ac- centuated warfare carried on un- der Hitler'S direction. In subjugat- ed countries unrest and uprisingS will increase before the spring has ameliorated suffering from lack of food and fuel. The Axis Powers will have the advantage of cers tain achievements by military and naval officers of highest talents and attainments. Dark days for the British Isles are forecast, but ultimate victory for democracy is prophesied. Through the help of the United States success will fol- low heavy losses of men and ships.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of much happiness. Both men and women must beware of unusual friendships and foolish flirtations.
 Children born on this day will be generous, independent and strongly individual. They may be temperamental and changeable, but good fortune is foreseen for them.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-18
l1OOLNN LIIuOLIll ROBERTA LEE

Dutch with friends 0
 A. Probably the bl contribute his the waiter o When attending church lecture seized with fit of coughing should do?
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-18

Dutch possessions, because they are well fortified. However, the job is about 50 per cent easier.
 Strategy which U. S. naval experts expect Japan to follow is to begin the attack at the moment Hitler be- gins his long expected invasion of England.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-18

work in the Dakotas and Montana He was Commissioner of Agriculture and Labor in Montana, became AAA boss in 1883, served also with the Commodity Credit Corpora ton, Export Import banks, and as Federal Reserve Governor.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-18

it's profits will go. Proceeds will create student loan fund to allow Juneau students in need to con- plete their educations.
 By all means, see the Minstrel Show tonight, if you were not among the hundreds who witnessed the first performance
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-18
L1oUIDArEE TIE HoLc?g

A penetrating illustration If the type of nen being "e-afted" as advisers on the Jsefense Commission is the confidential news letter cir culated by Morton Bodfist, of the U. s. Savings and Loan League, now an adviser on defense housing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-18
DIR. GEYER RETURNS

Dr. John Geyer. Juneau dentist, returned on the steamer Alaska af- ter spending the past few weeks on a business and pleasure trip on the Pacific Coast.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-18

From farming to newspapering to government farm relief to federal reserve governor to defense execu- tive is the career of Chester c. Davsi.
 He's commissioner in charge Qf the farm products division, defense program. ss,
 Davis was graduated from Grin. nell College in 1911 and went jntO
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-18

Life is getting hard for the younger generation when nine Seattle high schools introduce courses in golf Probably for those who get stymied in geometry.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-18

Industrial studies show the average American worker is idle ten days a year owing to illness.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-18

Ore in the Lake Superior region was discovered by a government sur- veyor in 1844.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-18
l N I H E
 BE N AT E

PASSED-S. J. R. 3, by Nordale, asking Congress to exempt gold mining from the excess profit tax.
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Subscribe to the Daily Alaska Empire-the paper with the larges paid circulation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-18
Washingion Merry
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Empire Classitieds Pay!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-02-18
HAPPY BIRTHDAY

FEBRUARY 18 Mrs. Carl Wilson Mrs. William Maier Violet Johnson G. H. Skinner Paul F. Schnee Martin Munson Effie Slattery
 Monte Snow
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Weather: Highest, 1s; lowest, IS; clear
Evening star., 1941-05-02
Station WWDC Goes
On Air First Time
Tomorrow Night
GoIu Program of Music
And Greetings Planned
By Independent

The staff of Radio Station WWDC
today is completing arrangements
for a gala program of greetings and
music which will put Washington's
newest broadcasting unit on the
air at pm. tomorrow.
The independent 250-watter will
be heard on frequency of 1,450
kilocycles from a main transmitter
at 81 Pierce street NE, and a
booster off the East-West highway,
between Bethesda and Silver Spring,
Md. Engineering tests have been
most gratifying" and indicate the
station will be able to cover the
entire metropolitan area effect
lively, according to officials of Capt.
tai Broadcasting Co., the owner and
operator.
Community Service Policy.
The initial program tomorrow
night is to feature a statement by
Stanley H. Horner, president of the
company, fluctuations by a repre-
sentative of the District Govern
HltIlI anu 1IuSIC bN COIlCSIG Oi-
chestra. Beginning Sunday. WWDC
will go on 6 am. to midnight
schedule.
I'VE intend to operate on a policy
Of community service for WASH
ington and the other localities we
will reach, such as Takoma Park,
Bethesda and Silver Spring" Nor
man Reed, program director, said
today.
Special civic features will be pre-
sented frequently, and suggestions
from local organizations will be
Evening star., 1941-05-02

welcomed, Mr.. Reed added. He
said the management had concluded
arrangements for broadcast of music
controlled by the American Society
of Composers, Authors and Pub
fishers as we'll as that In the cata-
logue of Broadcast Music, Inc.
No Network Link Planned.
No network affiliation is contem-
plated in the immediate future.
Edwin M. Spence, former manager
of Station WPG, Atlantic City, N. j.,
and Station WBAL, Baltimore, Is
general manager of WWDC and
secretary of the control
ling firm. Until recently, he was
secretary-treasurer of the National
Association of Broadcasters.
Dyke Cullum is vice president of
the company and Mrs. Helen K.
Mobberley is sales manager of the
station.
Studios and general Offices are
at 1000 Connecticut avenue NV,
Evening star., 1941-05-02
Junior Board to Sponsor
Dale Carnegie Course

The Washington Junior Board of
Commerce will sponsor a five-day
Dale Carnegie course in human re-
lations and selling beginning at 7
pm. Monday in the Shoreham
Hotel.
Mr.. Carnegie, author of How to
Win Friends and Influence People" :"
will conduct the school with the
assistance of Richard c. Borden and
Frank L. Bettger. Glasses will be
held from 7 pm. until II pm. each
night.
The Belgian Congo has established
Evening star., 1941-05-02

The Belgian Congo has established
a standard for shelled peanuts.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-06-27
ACCOMACK COUNTY TO
OWN SCHOOL BUSES

A special meeting of the Accomack
County Board of Supervisors was call
ed Tuesday, June II, the Board hav-
ing met for the purpose Of hearing
the County School Board on the
proposition of its purchasing and op-
Grating school buses.
After due discussion, it was moved
that the Board be requested to secure
all possible information relative to
the cost and operation of county bus
es and to report at the regular meet
ing on June 18th, for further consid-
Grafton.
A committee from the Board Of
Supervisors was appointed to secure
what information it could from the
Board of Supervisors in counties al
present operating school buses. This
information was to be brought be-
fore the group at its next meeting.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-06-27

Europe is such that if the war con-
tinues for a long time the issue may
finally be "who can feed the people,
the democracies or the relationships?
Therefore food reserves may be more
important than munitions reserves"
Oil
President Roosevelt placed all pc
troleum products under export licens-
ing control. Defense Petroleum Co
ordinator Ickes, working to overcome
the shortage of oil on the East Coast
due to shortage of transport facili-
ties, requested oil shippers not to sell
petroleum products for foreign ship
ment without consultation with him.
He also ordered Customs officials to
halt the shipment of 100000 gallons
of oil from Philadelphia to Japan in
order to conserve oil in that area.
The Maritime Commission announc-
ed no American owned or controlled
tankers arc carrying oil to Germany,
Italy or Japan. Price and Civilian
Supply Administration Henderson ask
ed petroleum refiners not to raise
prices without prior consultation with
his office.
The Census Bureau reported that If
the 100000 American motorists
would reduce their driving speed 20
percent, the annual saving in gasoline
consumption would amount to 4,6O0,-
100000 gallons.
Air
Assistant Secretary of War Lovett,
in a radio address, said within a
year we shall be geared to turn out
SO, 1000 planes a year for as long as
the emergency lasts" Mr.. Lovett
said the Air Corps is increasing the
number of pilots in training from
$4,000 to 10000 a year and the num-
Der of mechanics from $4,000 to more
than 100000. He said the Air Corps
is already nearly one-fourth of the en-
tire Army and only the Infantry is
larger.
Army
The War Department announced
trainees will be permitted to volun-
teer as parachute troops. Hereto
fore, only Regular Army soldiers
were chosen. The Department au-
thorized construction of field houses
at % Army posts to provide facili-
ties for basketball, boxing and wrest-
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-06-27

Washington on the subject, but so far
there is little or no indication that
anything will be done about it unless
the people back home make their will
known to their Representatives and
Senators in Congress.
Can you permit extravaganza to en-
danger the success of the defense pro-
gram without expressing your opin-
ion against it? Your Senators and
your Congressman will be interested
in your views, and as an interested
citizen we urge you and the men,
bers of your Association to write or
wire them today and tell them that
federal non-defense spending must be
reduced at least during the war emer-
gency. .sr,r,.,m.x JtJkjtsl
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-06-27
MISSING MAN RETURNS
TO PITTSVILLE HOME

Some time back Oscar Dunston, of
Pittsville, disappeared from home,
without giving any warning to his
wife and five children. AS he failed
to return in a reasonable time, his
family became alarmed and notified
the authorities. A search for him
has been going on; recently the CCC
camp boys were over the nearby
woods and swamps looking for some
sign or trace. No success.
Last Wednesday evening he walked
in. He is said to have been spending
the time with friends in Wilmington
and Philadelphia.
He had been living in property
owned by Walter H. Farlow. On his
return he moved, with his family to
a place near Powellville.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-06-27
GERMANY TRIES
TO DRIVE u. S.
OFF THE OCEAN

President Roosevelt, in a special
message to Congress, said that Ger
many had tried to drive the U. S. off
the high seas by the ruthless" sink
ing of the u. S. merchantmen Robin
Moor in the South Atlantic and pro-
claimed this country will not yield
to such Outrageous and indefensible'
acts as ian international outlaw"
The President said if the u. S. yield
ed on the issue, 1--WE would inevitably
submit to world domination"
The President froze all funds and
other assets in the U. S. of Germany
Italy and all invaded or occupied Eu.
ropean countries and the State De.
partment directed the German Gov
eminent to close all its consular es'
Establishments here not later than July
10.
The President said he froze Ger
man financial facilities here to pre-
vent their use in ways harmful to ma
tional defense. The State Depart
ment said German consulates were
ordered closed because their activities
had become contrary to the welfare
of this country.
The Justice Department instructed
customs officials and immigration Of
ficers to prevent Germans from evad
ing the order freezing German asset:
by leaving the country. The State
Department ordered U. S. diplomatic
officials "in certain countries in Eu
rope" to deny American entry per
mits to persons likely to become a
gents here for foreign powers.
Sub-contracting
Donald M. Nelson, OPM Director O.
Purchases, speaking in Pittsburgh
said the problem of plants faced will
a shutdown because of shortages O:
materials for civilian goods can b.
met by the cooperation of local bust
ness, labor, government, civic groups
and banks in seeking defense work
"No manufacturer is likely to ge
many defense contracts unless he il
willing to display the same ingenuit!
persistence and energy in going afte,
them that he would in seeking norma
business" Mr.. Nelson said.
PriOrities
The OPM Priorities Division an
nounced establishment Of regional of
fees throughout the country to advis'
businessmen on priority problems
Offices in Boston, New York, Phila
delphia and Chicago were opened thi
week and others will be opened soon
The rationing of rubber was an
nounced to cut down the amount go
ing into civilian consumption in tn
garden hose, shoes, and 10000 othe
form of auto tires, inner tubes, boots
consumer items. The OPM said Their
is sufficient supply of rubber OF
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-06-27
ECONOMY IS THE
SLOGAN FOR THE
DEFENSE WORK

Now, that the nation is dedicated
to "All-Out" Defense, every man,
every machine and every dollar must
be made available for the defense of
democracy. All three are essential.
To take men or machines from the
jobs slows up the defense program.
The same is true of dollars. Every
dollar wasted away from non-essen-
tial non-defense boondoogling is a
dollar spent in anti-defense.
The taxpayers of the nation do not
begrudge paying the tremendous tax
bills that are now being placed on
them, but their common sense does
revolt at the thought of their earn
ings being wasted in non-defense
spending at time when every dollar
may be needed to insure our liberty.
Although Mr.. Morgenthau recent
ly suggested a billion dollars of nom
defense federal spending might be
postponed during the war emergency,
little has been accomplished in this
respect after several weeks of con-
gressional consideration.
There has been a lot of oratory in
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-06-27
FOR INFORMATION
TO DEFENSE BOND
PURCHASERS

The following question and-answel
information will be very useful tt
those contemplating the purchase Of
Defense Bonds:
@. What is U. S. Defense Saw
ing Bond?
A. This Bond is proof that yor
have loaned money to the United
States for national defense. Your
Bond bears interest at the rate of Is
percent a year if held to maturity
(ten years..
Q. Why should I buy Defense
Bonds?
A. Because money talks. To die
tators it speaks defiance. To friends
of freedom, it says, Here's my
handi"
@. What is the price of Defense
Savings Bond?
A. For the smallest Bond, you pay
$1s.75. The Bond will increase in
value in ten years to $25. For $75,
you get Bond which will increase
to 500; other Bonds are in proper
ton.
@. What will the Government do
with the money l pay for my Bond?
A. Your money will be put at
once in the National Defense Pro-
gram to protect the freedom and SAT-
ETY. of the United States, and of all
its people everywhere.
@. What happens if I suddenly
need the money put into Defense
Savings Bond?
A. You can cash your Bond at any
time, after 60 days, for the full a
mount paid, plus any interest due you.
@. Do many Bond owners cash
their Bonds?
A. No. People want to help arm
America against all attacks. In
many cases, peple are putting every
cent they can spare into Defense
Bonds and Stamps. Some are doing
this by asking employers or banks
to withhold part of their salaries in
order to buy these Bonds or Stamps
for them.
@. What is the reason for buying
a Defense Bond?
A. To keep America free. To
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-06-27

show your faith and pride in your
country. To warn foreign dictators
that the United States is the strong
est country in the world.
@. But if l do not have enough
money to buy Defense Bond, what
can l do?
A. Buy Defense Postal Stamps, on
sale almost everywhere. Your post
office, bank, department store or
druggist has them, or can get them
for you, at 10 cents upward. Save
enough Stamps to exchange for a
Defense Bond.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-06-27

hand but it wished to build a large
reserve.
Prices
OPACS Administrator Henderson
announced he intends to hold bread
prices ITO the absolute minimum re-
fleeing cost increases" and asked
bakeries to consult with his office
before raising prices. Mr.. Hender-
son also stated rumors of ceiling
prices for scrap iron and steel have
caused some boarding and unless this
practice stops the OPACS will take
vigorous action" The Department
of Justice announced Federal Grand
Jury in Chicago indicted SO compan-
les and individuals on charges of fix
ing prices in the pea canning indus
try. The Department said the indict-
ments were the first in nationwide
investigation of food marketing and
pricing.
Labor
The President, in a memorandum
to OPM Directors Knudsen and ill
man, stated that industry must take
the initiative in opening the doors of
employment to all loyal and qualified
workers regardless of race, national
origin, religion or color. Our Gov
eminent cannot countenance contin-
ued discrimination in defense produc-
ton"
The OPM Labor Division announced
two-year agreement by the Gulf
shipbuilding industry to provide wage
increases, a standard base rate of
SLOT an hour for skilled mechanics;
time and a half for overtime; double
time on holidays; adjustment of
wages at specified periods according
to living costs; and no strikes and no
lockouts. The OPM has also sub
mitted similar agreement to 55 At
lantic shipyards.
Living Costs
Labor Secretary Perkins reported
average hourly earnings in manufac-
turing industry at a record of 70.8
cent, percent more than year ago.
living in large cities rose or percent
The Secretary also reported cost of
between mid-April and mid-May,
making an increase in living costs
of moderate-income families of "a
percent since June, 1910, and "A per-
cent since August, 1889, with food
costs more than percent higher than
a year ago and percent higher than
two years ago.
Agriculture
Agriculture Secretary Wickard is
sued a statement that to date we
have been able to buy only half the
amount of cheese we wanted by the
end of June (for lend-lease activities)
and less than rs of the amount
of evaporated milk. The output has
increased but we need more" Mr..
Wickard said increased prices for
milk going into cheese and evaporat-
ed milk, supported by Government
purchases, should yield farmers a
higher return than any other dairy
product.
j Speaking at Syracuse, N. Y, Mr..
Wickard said the food situation in
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-06-27

ling and other indoor sports. Each
field house will accommodate between
2,750 and 1850 spectators and cost
approximately $4,000 each.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-05
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with that one and with the Importance of De-
troit as leg on the feeder lines.
The principal planes handled through New
foundand are Lockheed= Hudson medium bomb
ers, Consolidated B24 heavy bombers and an
occasional Boeing Flying Fortress.
When the practice of flying hombers across
the ocean began, it was strictly civilian oper-
alton. But still three-fourths of the pilots are
American civilians. The flying field, biggest
military airport in the world, is at a secret
location; the censor permits the use of no names
for officers or pilots, no statistics.
Because the system has proved so practical,
the United States Army is doing -its-Raft=
through It's new Air Feffying Command, which
flies bombers from all American factories to
Newfoundland, but first arms and equips them
for first-lne fighting
Bombers from factories IN the west are
flown to Detroit-to the Wayne County Air
port, now used exclusively by the army as
Americas biggest military commissioning base.
Here, 200 civilian mechanics guarded by a
detachment of infantry and directed by Col.
Henry T. Miller, fit out these planes already
painted with the Raj ROUNDED. Machine guns
built by General Motors, aerial cannon built by
Pontiac and Hudson, power-driven gun turrets
Continued Next Page
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-05

Consolidated B.24s in Detroit flown here by United States
Army pilots although already psnsS With the ROUNDED Of The
Raj. These ships pictured at the Wayne County Airport
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-05

Civilian mechanics al the armyIeaed Wayne County Airport
making the final fitting out for Consolidated B24. Here
ade guns aerial Cannon power iurreis put