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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-25
SUCCESS TO THE SOAP BOX DERBY

Not one boy in thousand who enters the All American Soap Box Derby intends to become pro fessona driver, yet many of the same qualities that distinguish the winning race driver-qualities that are well developed by such activities as the Derby-are those which make for winners in any field
 Wilbur Shaw, three time winner of the Indian apolis Speedway race and who has served TOT the the past three years official started for the Soap Box Derby finals in Akron says of the thousands of Derby entrants he has met that invariably they are alert informed intelligent youngsters not only full of the pep and punch youd expect in boys of that age but we'll versed in many of the traits we look for in the men about us. ...s,
 Tomorrow Juneau will see the first Soap Box Derby ever held in Alaska or in United States Territory The race spectacle will be the result o
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-25
KID WAITING F0R(RA(kA7
 ALA5kATITLE
Lovds and BrouiIeHe SIdf- ed for Eight Rounds
 on July }

When the Sitka Kid, former win ner over Billy McCann, climbs through the ropes to fight slash ing Hank Brouilette here on July 3 on the stage of the Coliseum Theatre in the first fight card to be held in Juneau for several months. fans may expect to see plenty of leather and blood fly be- fore the evening is completed.
 The July 3 match, contended to be a natural. as both scrappers carry dynamite in either hand, will be one of the highlights of a Fourth of July weekend for Juneau sports fans.
 Both men have been training strenuously for some time and both are gunning for shot at the well terweight crown now held by "Car' McGraw, of Sitka, who lately lift ed the crown from the proud brow of Juneaufs Billy McCann.
 The Kid and Brouilette will go eight rounds. This match is a natural" stated promoter "Slugger" Weaver today, and on interview ing both scrappers 1t was learned that someone would likely be car- ried out after the boys climbed through the squared circle to do battle.
 The supporting card will also be of some note. It will include Aus tin Brown and Russ Atwood at 165 pounds to go six rounds, and special event at five rounds be- tween Chuc, Harvard and Sam Constantine at 127 pounds.
 Two fast four-round prelims will ring up the curtain for the eye- ning's entertainment.
 Tickets are on sale at the Bruns- wick Bowling Alleys, the Alaska Bar, Imperial, and the New York Tavern. sS&FAs x M
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-25
20 YEARS AGO f{ME HIT EMPIRE

JUNE
 amue Ciompers the American Fed eaton of Labor defeating the only other candidate for high hhonors labor
 returned the Alameda after having spent the past several months n California. M Bishop R. Crmont passenger the Spokane from short to Skagway Haines.
 p Kashevarof Spokane for short vacation trip to ia gasboat with the Fourth Of July xecufslo is from
 McCokey took position as ticket seller at the Coseu Theatre.
 o that the Governors redecorated 3n preparation for occupancy by Scott C. Bone. Weather report High 73; low, 51; rain
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-25

-f nation are subject to favorable planetary rule today. Movements of vessels in the Pacific are indicat- ed. Hawaii win focus attention of tourists as well as those who di- rect our foreign policies. Gestures of friendliness may be extended by Japan, but the stars seem to for bid reliance upon Oriental diplo- macy. Great economic problems will be presented by the Japanese peo- pie who now will feel the drain of long war. 6
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of much enjoyment. Returns from old in- vestments will come to many.
 Children born on this day prob ably win possess splendid traits of character and first-rate mentalities- Both boys and girls will be lucky all through their lives.
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stars favor women in work of all sorts and presage public serylce for great numbers of girls. The configuration encourages construc- tive plans and devotion to unsel- fish tasks. Student nurses and chemists, dieticians and executives are under planetary direction which is most fortunate. .a
 Business Affairs: This is a lucky day for manufacturing. There is a sign that seems. to presage great production of airplanes. Labor to- day may be difficult, for the plan cts forecast sudden demands and unexpected troubles. There is a sign encouraging to misunderstand- ings and misapprehension affecting employers and employees. Govern ment officials will be criticized as discontent in certain trades is per mitted to interfere with defense programs.
 National Issues. Conservation ol human life will be preached with special emphasis as midsummer heat causes illnesses. Many drown ings and traffic accidents will mark the remainder of the summer when youth will manifest a spirit of recklessness. Accidents will be more numerous than usual, for sabotage will be practiced in ways that af- feet civilians as well as men ,n the various branches of the Unfit ed States Service.
 International Affairs: Both the naval and aviation forces 0f 4the
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Dr. Gallup finds that American sentiment in favor of a League of Nations is growing rapidly Almost any day now the historians will be able to say the election of Warren G. Harding was mis- take.
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HOROSCOPE "The stars incline
 but do not cOmpep
THURSDAY, JUNE 2e

Bcnefic aspects dominate today. If is a most fortunate planetary rule for women Both Mars and Neptune are in friendly sway where American affairs are concerned.
 Heart and Home: Women of all ages should push their important interests today The aspects should enable them to foresee what IS pest in the future and to work toward ends that promise success. Ihe
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(0p5-R0BBER5

TULSA, Okla. June 25 The Tulsa police departments baseball team is booked to play the state penitentiary nine in an Indepen- dence Day athletic feature.
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FROM VENEZUELA

MT. and Mrs. Bernard Swinson are round trippers aboard the Princess Charlotte. They reside in Mara caibo, Venezuela.
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LOST and FOUND

LOST -Olds fashioned gray pocket book containing money. Finder return to Femmer's Dock. Re- ceive reward.
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The War Department has gone on 44-hour week We are now prepared to extend the defense of democracy from to 5 pm.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-25

STEP to Health with Better Feet. Phone 648. Chiropodist pr. Stoves.
 --ady,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-25

SWEDISH massage and cabinet baths. Mrs. L. Skeie, 410 west 18th St. Phone Green ca.
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WANTED+AAlai for general house. work. Phone 6s or lo2 in the forenoon
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WADE GOES TO kETCHIKAN

Hugh J. Wade, Regional Director of the Social Security Board, sailed this morning on the Aleutian for Ketchikan. He will remain there for about a week on official business.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-25

Hitler says he is out to liberate the world Mean ing apparently that he wishes to relieve us Of the drlldgerY of thinking for ourselves.
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sh GENTS EACH PAID for used sound gunny sacks at Coal Bunk CTS.
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WANTED

HEIRS wanted of PETEK, JOHN- SON. horn. Denmark, 1868, re- sided Douglas Is, 1892. Estate matter. Write cio Box 1891. Daily Alaska Etnpire. M
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-25

TURN your old gold into value, cash or trade at Nugget Shop.
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F0R , ] SALE

21s ACRES cleared land, l5 miles from Seattle on paved highway, 1 mile from Sound. Write Elm pire c IT.
 G.E. WASHING machine, Wilson rotary sewing machine, one each, full set dishes, high chair, baby carriage, electric iron and board, baby crib and mattress. Reason- ably priced. See Marion Wetter, Douglas.
 FOR SALE - One-half acre, two miles from Anchorage on Lake Spenard highway. Choice home site. Price $50 cash. Inquire at 5l9 Tenth St., downstairs, or write Box 1873. 3ts 34 FIT. TROLLER Imp, fully equipped. See it at Boat Harbor. JONES house at Aux Lake. See owner at place.
 JOHNSON g h.p. outboard motor, alternate type. new last summer. Alaska Arc Welders. FOR SALE Chevrolet pickup. Good running condition. Cheap if taken at once. BPS w. 10th. ----- 14 HIP. REDWING marine engine; 1 Star marine conversion. E. O. Fields, $40 w. 10th St. STOP at the Northern Vegetable Farm for your fresh vegetables. radishees, onions, Swiss chard, beet greens, etc.
 STAR and Ford water-cooled mani- folds. One Star cylinder head and timer. Reconditioned model A Ford engines. h.p. Regal, 4 h.p. Universal, l Chrysler 4-cylin- der .high-speed reverse.-Alaska Arc Welders. s FURNISHED house, rooms, bath, cheap for quick sale. Phone Black 610 or call at sos 5th and Park Streets. M PRIVATE party wants to sell good paying hotel, account of health. Write Box 953, Anchorage, Alaska. FOR SALE-Six-room house. Ex- cellent condition, full basement, oil heat, garage, furnished or un- furnished, good location. Phone 684.
 FOR SALE-16-ft skiff. Call at 227 4th St., or see F.. w. Downs after 6;30 pm. at U. s. Radio office.
 40-FT. MOTOR boat. Phone 357.
  WATKINS Products. Phne. Bk.' S54. WURLITzER pianos. Expert tun- ing. Alaska agent. Phone i43.- Geo. Anderson Music Shoppe.
 MISCELLANEOUS WILL TRADE table model Jackson Bell radio for battery radio set or small stove. Patrick O'Brien, General Delivery. M GUARANTEED Realistic Psrma- nents, $l60. Finger wave. 65c. Lolas' Beauty Shop. Telephone 2O1, 315 Decker Way. TURN your old gold into value. cash or trade at Nugget Shop. SWEDISH massage and cabinet baths. Mrs. |. Skeie, 410 west 18th St. Phone Green G62. sM GENTS EACH PAID for used sound gunny sacks at Coal Bunk CTS.
 FROM VENEZUELA MT. and Mrs. Bernard Swinson are round trippers aboard the Princess Charlotte. They reside in Mara caibo, Venezuela.
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GUARANTEED Realistic Perma- nents, $l.60. Finger wave. 65c. Lolas' Beauty Shop. Telephone 20l, 315 Decker Way.
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WANTEp HousekeeDer,s Nugget
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ATTENTION REBEKAHS

June 25. ,4.4
 MRS. I. E. TUCKER, adv. Secretary.
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John H. Lee was dismissed from the Government Hospital this after noon. He was surgical patient.
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2la ACRES cleared land, IS miles from Seattle on paved highway, 1 mile from Sound. Write Elm pire c IT.
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HoSpillIAL NOES

Mrs. o. R. Krause, a medical pa- tient, was dismissed from St. Ann's Hospital today.
 Gale Bergen was dismissed from St. Ann's Hospital this forenoon after receiving surgical attention. James Austin underwent minor operation this forenoon at the Gov ernment Hospital.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Lawson and her new born son, Ralph, weer dismissed from the Government Hospital to- day. Albert Johnson, a medical patient at the Government Hospital, was dismissed today. He is leaving for his home in Rake.
 John H. Lee was dismissed from the Government Hospital this after noon. He was surgical patient. ATTENTION REBEKAHS Business and social session of Rebekahs at 8 pm. Wednesday, June 25. MRS. I. E. TUCKER, adv. Secretary.
  | STEP tV Health with Better Feet. l Phone 648, ChirOpOdiSt pr. Stoves.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-25

FURNISHED house, rooms, bath cheap for quick sale. Phone Black 610 or call at sos 5th and Park Streets.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-25

FOR SALE Chevrolet pickup. Good running condition. Cheap if taken at once. BPS w. 10th.
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FOR RENT

3-ROOM flat, oil heat; also house. keeping rooms. 210 Main St.. Phone Blue 429.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-25

James Austin underwent a minor operation this forenoon at the Gov ernment Hospital.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-25

PRIVATE party wants to sell good
 paying hotel, account of health. Write Box 953, Anchorage, Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-25

Mrs. o. R. Krause, a medical pa- tient, was dismissed from St. Ann's Hospital today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-25

STAR and Ford water cooled mani- folds. One Star cylinder head and timer. Reconditioned model A. Ford engines. 4 h.p. Regal, I h.p. Universal, l Chrysler 4-cylin- der .high-speed erse.-Alaska Arc Welders. Ws
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-25

Gale Bergen was dismissed from St. Ann's Hospital this forenoon after receiving surgical attention.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-25
MISCELLANEOUS

WILL TRADE table model Jackson Bell radio for battery radio set or small stove Patrick O'Brien, General Delivery M
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-25

14 HIP. REDWING marine engine; Star marine conversion. E. O.
 Fields, $40 w. 10th St.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-25

FOR SALE-Six-room house. Ex- cellent condition, full basement oil heat, garage, furnished or un- furnished, good location. Phone 684.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-25

JOHNSON g h.p. outboard motor, alternate type, new last summer Alaska Arc Welders.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-06-25

STOP at the Northern Vegetable Farm for your fresh vegetables radishees, onions, Swiss chard beet greens, etc.
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company. The buildings are furnished
with all modern equipment, including
stoves and furnaces, electric stoves, coal
ranges, and electric refrigeration.
All men are in quarantine for four
teen days This does not mean sickness
but a precaution always exercised in
camps. The men perform usual duties
but do not mingle with troops that have
been here for some time. Sickness is
amazingly low and no severe cases have
been reported.
Several promotions have been made
in the LIST New Jersey and I'd (Ohio)
Battalions, as we'll as in the Service
Company from Baltimore and the Re
gimental Headquarters Company from
Washington, DC. Promotions in the
3D. Battalion (Massachusetts) will fol-
low shortly, and will be announced to
all.
1t. George G. Bingham of Co. K. has
been sent to TT. Benning, Georgia to
attend the Communications Course at
The Infantry School. Capt. Harry f.
Lotion is still at Fort Benning. Staff
Sergeant James L. Smith Of Roxbury
and Private William A. Hagan of Rox-
bury have been ordered to the enlisted
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372ND LIKES QUARTERS
Rumor Regiment to Leave

FIT. DIX, n. Although the 372nd
regiment arrived here only last week,
there already is a rumor, unconf1med
that the regiment will not stay here
long; but where the outfit is to be trans
ferred, if at all, becomes a guessing
game like the rest of the rumor. Such
rumore easily spring up in army life, as
any old regular knows, and actual
orders to move to another post do not
come as a surprise although they may
come without any advance notice.
Over 300 colored trainees, recently in
Quoted into the Army, left Fort Dix
Monday, for Camp Lee, Va, where they
will be assigned to the Quartermaster
Replacement Center.
While the men were at Fort Dix,
they were interviewed and classified at
the Reception Center; took aptitude
tests and received their uniforms and
equipment. Most of them were from
New York, New Jersey and Delaware.
The third Battalion 372nd Infantry,
arrived here Tuesday, March Is in a
cold gale, but were soon comfortable
housed and fed. The 372nd quarters
consists of 108 new buildings, includ-
ing barracks, mess halls, store-rooms,
and DAY" rooms fir recreation for each
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New Air Squadron
3o [ llOts, 270 Mtn

WASIIINGTON-The War Depart
ment announced more details of its
plan for the formation of the goth
Pursuit Squadron.
Creation of this squadron, the first
colored tactical unit in the Air Corps,
requires the training and commission
ing of 80 flying cadets to be pilot off
GERS, and transfer or commissioning of
6 to "A non-fying officers, and the en-
listing and training of 276 soldiers for
duty as mechanics and other technical
specialists.
Training of pilots will be started
about October l, at Tuskegee Institute,
Tuskegee, Alabama Applications for
flying cadet appointments will be re
ceived by Corps Area Commanders.
Applicants must be unmarried, and
must have passed their twentieth but
not their twenty-seventh birthday. They
must have completed at least two years
of college work or pass a written exami-
nation which demonstrates the equiva-
lent education.
Flying cadets receive $500 a month
and $l.O0 a day ration allowance. The
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Protests
In Defense

All chapters of the Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority are joining this week
end in national protest against dis
elimination in national defense On
Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, March
%, 30, and 81 letters, kilograms, and
telephone calls will pour into Washing
ton to President Roosevelt, William
Knudsen, and Sidney Hillman as well
as to Congressional Representatives
from each state protesting the dis
elimination in job opportunities in the
National Defense Program.
The AKA asks all to join this con
certed drive. "Send letters or kilograms
to one or all of the above-named per-
sons. Add the weight of your personal
protest to the wave of national protest"
urges the sorority.
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Sportsmen's Club
oath Annual Banquet
and Ladies Night

The Sportsmen's Club of Greater
Boston, Inc, held their Twenty Fourth
Annual Banquet and Ladies Night
Monday evening, March "a, in Masonic
Temple building, 1896 fremont ST.,
Boston. Prior to the banquet the men,
bers and guests assembled in the Ii
brary for a social hour after which
with President Leach leading, they
marched to the dining hall. AS the
doors were opened, there arose a
cohus of "Ah's" when they beheld the
room festooned with decorations in all
colors; the club colors, blue and yellow,
predominating, and caps, favors and
noise makers on the tables. President
Leach welcomed the gathering and af-
ter the blessing DR.. Columbus W. Har-
rison was introduced as POSTMASTER,
surprising himself with humorous
stories and witty introductions which
drew rounds of applause. Mrs. JAG
queline C. Gilbert, DIR. William Worthy,
Leon G. LomaX, George w. Freeman,
M. w. Grand Master of Prince Hall
Grand Lodge, F. & A. NJ, Walter L.
Roberts and DR.. C. N. Garland gave
short, interesting talks.
In the midst of the gayety, at the
request of the POSTMASTER, all stood
in silence for one minute in memory of
deceased members and guests while
"Auld Lang Syne" pealed forth from
Master radio photograph.
Prizes of value were presented tC
the members and guests who caught
the largest fish during the club outing
last summer at Camp Armstrong ir
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STATE FORMS
HOME GUARD

A new state military organization is
being created to take the place of the
national guard indicted into the fed
eral service. The Bird battalion, 9th
Infantry, Mass. State Guard, command
ed by Major Larkland F. Hewett.
Those desiring to enlist may do so at
the South Armory, Dartmouth St.,
Wednesday and Friday evenings be-
tween 7 and 9. Age limits q to so.
Those who have been classified in Glass
| by selective service board cannot be
accepted.
Recruiting officers are Capt. Harvey
W. Wilson, Company A, and Lieut..
Stephen Douglas, Company B.
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elusive clubs and big hotels in New
England for many years." Robinson
told the POST this week. eve did not
feel we wanted to come south at all
when the division moved. But we were
asked to go and those who asked us
so persisted that agreed. Since we've
been here-and it's been two weeks
now, our lives have been miserable"
SLEPT IN CHAIRS
First we couldn't get any quarters
in which to sleep nights. They didn't
want us folks down here, | guess. We
had to sleep in chairs every night for
fourteen nights. Next, they wouldn't
let us use the wash rooms. They Just
threw US out when we tried to enter
them. In stores in town the white
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RUMOR 372nd MAY LEAVE Fl. DIX
State Senate Votes or Nurse Bill Monday
Three Fire Victims Buried Form Race Air SQUADRON
VICTIMS
BURIED

Funeral services for three Victims Of
the Humboldt Avenue fire were held
Monday and Tuesday.
The double funeral Of Mrs. Polly A.
Baltimore and her granddaughter, Miss
EarIine johnson, was held Tuesday
afternoon at the Thomas Funeral Home
Camden st. Mrs. Baltimore reclined in
an orchid plush casket while Miss
jackson was in a caslet of gray broad
cloth, fanked by floral tributes. Rev. J.
II. D. Bailey, pastor Of Columbus Ave.
AM.E. Zion Church, oAiciated. DR.. w.
o. Taylor, chorister of the church, sang
two solos: Going Home" and This is
My Task" Resolutions were read by
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JUMPS FROM Bird
FLOOR AND LIVES

Miss Edna Brewer, one Of the resident,
Of the ilIfated apartment house at 1l2
Humboldt Ave, who was seriously in
jured when she Ieaped from her third
story window to escape the flames re
mains on the danger list at Boston City
Hospital where she was taken the night
Of the fire. She sustained a broken
spine and fractures Of both ankles and
J. her injuins. Pneumonia hos set in
thus handicapping the doctors in THEN
fight to save her Suffering intense
pain and strapped to a board Miss
Brewer is yet able to converse with rela-
tives and friends. She says she did not
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New Tenor Thrills

George Matthews, of Winston, Sa-
lem, and Greensboro, North Carolina,
was heard in a song recital Thursday
evening, March 81, in the Mass. Ave-
Baptist Church of Cambridge, the sec
sets. Mr.. Matthews has a very fine
lyric tenor voice, and is considered one
of the most talented tenor concert ar
fists of the colored race. If he con-
tinues his study he seems destined to
become very great singer. A good
sized audience attended the recital
and was thrilled by Mr.. Matthews
singing. He was accompanied by Doro-
thy Gatherwright
Included on the program were: "Bist
du bel mir, Bach; "Where'er You
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Dixie NAXISM FORCES RACE
COOKS TO QUIT US. ARMY
Post Staff Writer Exposes Vicious Circle

The revelation that William Robin
son, IN charge of a Connecticut Regi-
mental officers mess, was forced to
quit along with his colored aids be-
cause of vicious racial discrimination
at Camp Blanding, Florida, has shock
ed all New England.
The story was released officially by
Lawrence R. Goldberg, staff CORE
Spndent Of the again proven candid
BOSTON POST last Tuesday.
LIVES MISERABLE"
Robinson has been steward of the
exclusive lounge, the Connecticut
Fo.guard Club and for years Head
waiter Of the University Club at Hart
ford He and his help have been in
FLORIDA with the NE. 43d Division.
We have been associated with ex-