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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-05
MORE SHIPS, ENNEEDED
 BY BRITAIN
Lord ofAdmirdIiy Warns of Battle of Atlantic
 Now Opening"

LONDON, March 5-A. V. Alex ander, First Lord of the Admiralty, told the House of Commons today that Great Britain needs many more ships and great numbers of men" to fight the triple German menace of submarines, long range bombers and. surface raiders, in the battle of the Atlantic now opening.
 But to members question of whether Great Britain had told America that what we need more urgently than airplanes and mon- ey is ships and more ships he was silent.
 Alexander told the House of Com mons that the 50 American destroy CTS transferred to the British Navy last year had already done good work.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-05

pean refugees to Alaska.
 Ford declared the bill would tear the heart out of our quota system v
 Other members of the committee said America should care for her own destitutes before furnishing a haven for foreign refugees.
 Paul Gordon Talks
 Dickstein replied the quota law favored Germany and England and discriminated against eastern and southern Europeans.
 Paul Gordon, Supervisor of Alaska Affairs for the Interior Department, said the Department favored colo nizing Alaska. He reviewed the bill as submitted to Congress at the last session by Secretary of Interior Ickes to promote colonization under cer- tain conditions, but Congress did not act on that measure. Kramer and others insist that the United States first try to settle Alaska with cap- able, but unemployed, now in the States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-05
WEATHER SYNOPSIS

located the Kenai Southeast Alaska this eastward, and expected tonight light the of this storm Local Southeast Alaska Cordova Aeutan Islands along the Bar pevaiei generally the Interior and the from Alaska Inlet had fallen most of the Alaska previous 24 hours The greatest lches which recorded thi; morning degrees
 
 which orded Barrow Mostly moderately low ceilings and good vsibe prevailed arway this morning
 Wednesday morning weahT chart indicated low pressure located 5 north nd relatively Soun and the interior Alaska 3033 located 28 with crest of high northward this to the coast western Wash high center of l030 mlba t3042 inch north and 175 degrees west
 6--Su TAI sunset 6:39
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-05
SENATE SETS LIQUOR TAX
 $1 GALLON
Wiekersham Library Bill (ut-0pposition 10
 Mcdonald Off

If the House and Senate can get together on the amount, the ex- else tax of 50 cents per gallon on hard liquor has been either doub- led or tripled. The Senate passed the bill today, after having adopt ed an amendment making the tax $l per gallon. The House version provided for a $50 tax.
 Up on reconsideration, the bill to appropriate $5,O00 to equip the Seldovia Hospital was passed in the Senate five to two, with President Roden not voting
 The Senate also passed the Coch- ran local option bill after amend ing it to provide that such elections could be called on petition of 35 percent of the voters at the last general municipal election.
 Statehood Bill Killed
 The bill for referendum on Statehood was killed by a Senate vote of six to two to indefinitely postpone. Only Senators Brownell and Roden voted against postpon- ing.
 A move to reduce the appropria- tion for the Wickersham library from s20,000 to $1O,0O0 was de- feated five to three after Senator c. H. (Alabam) LaBoyteaux argued T can't see to save my life why we need more than $l0,OO0 worth of books"
 McDonald's Bill Opposed
 The bill to give Donald Mac Donald another $50OO for his work for the International Highway had three-to-one do not pass" tin can tied to it today by the Sen ate Finance Committee. Senators Sullivan, Walker and Coffey rec commended against passage anc only Senator Hjalmer Nordale for
 Gov. Ernest Gruening notified the Senate by letter today that he had been asked by Juneau City officials to convey to the Legisla ture the word they will make available at no cost a. site for, ar armory and Territorial building here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-05
Administrator General for
 Alaska Asked
Smith Bill Would Strip Governor of All Terri
 toriaI Powers

A bill to strip the Governor of all his Territorial administrative powers and vesting them in Ter ritorial Administrator General was introduced today in the House of Representatives by Rep Harvey J. Smith of Anchorage.
 The bill provides that the first Administrator General be elected by members of the Legislature in joint session and that the office be filled by popular vote every four years starting in 1922.
 The Administrator General would have to be at least 40 years old and a resident of the Territory for at least 10 years. He would draw q salary of Sl0,000 per year plus office and contingent expenses and an entertainment fund.
 Take Over Powers
 The Administrato General would perform all duties and functions imposed on the Governor at pres ent. leaving the latter merely as a representative of the Federal Government. The. Administrator General would be Chairman of the Board of Administration and would take the place of the Governor on all other Boards of which he Is a member except the Territorial Board of Education and University of AL aska Board, of Regents.
 All appointments now made by the Governor would be made by the Administrator General He would receive all departmental and Board reports which now go to the Governor.
 Bigger Senate
 Smith, along with Rep. Amer J. Peterson of Anchorage, introduced another measure today, a House Memorial requiring no action by the Senate, which would ask Con- gress to amend the organic act to give the Legislature l2 Senators instead of eight. Three would be elected from each Division, with the third to serve two-year term instead of the present four.
 It is now possible, the memorial complains, for four votes in the Senate to defeat bill which may have been passed unanimously by the l6 members of the House,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-05

winds and with the best possible approaches.
 The use of the airport and run ways will not be restricted, said Lample, but will be for the use If any person flying. The runways will be so constructed so that the largest plane built could be land- ed with safety The heaviest ship flying in the air today will be able to land in Juneau and find the length of the runway and it's con- struction suitable
 Immediate Availability
 The chief of Airways Engineer ing said that the purpoe of CAA activities in Alaska is ito make something available at all points immediately" This he said is one of the reasons why full programs for airport development are not in effect and that construction is going ahead immediately on only portions of the projects. He indi- cated that the rushed construction would complete Alaskan airports for their hurried need in the de- fense program. The first part of the, Juneau project should be com pleted, he said, before winter sets in.
 Accompanied by Harry O. Strawn, airways engineer, Lample arrived in Juneau yesterday from Fair banks in a CAA plane piloted by Jack T. Jefford, airways inspector. Lample and Strawn are complet- ing a two months tour of Alaska CAA activities before returning toI Washington, D. c.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-05
25 MILLION I5
 TO BE SPENT
 FOR HARB0RS
Army Engineers Report Lists Alaska Projelts for
 t942 Fiscal Year

WASHINGTON. March 5. = An expenditure of nearly $25,000,00O for new river and harbor work and flood control in the Pacific Northwest for the fiscal year end ing 1942 was recommended today in the Chief of Army Engineers report to Congress.
 Alaska projects listed were: Sti- kline River, 5000; Nome Harbor, S22,500.
 The report listed flood control projects under way or expected to be placed under way with no ad- ditional funds required for Lowell Creek at Seward Panama River and Cinema Slough.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-05
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
MAYOR KILBURN RECEIVES
 FIFTY YEAR EMBLEM

L. w. Kilburn, Mayor of Douglas, was the recipient a few days ago of special badge indicating that he has been a Grange member of the Patrons of Husbands for fifty years. An agricultural organization, the nearest chapter is located at Mata- nuska. Kilburn says, as far as he knows, he is the only representative on the channel. His membership was acquired in Chapter 53 at Sterling, Mass, in 1890 s
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-05
GRADUATED GOLD TAX
 IS KILLED
Peterson Bill for Levies from 21z 10 10% Finds
 Only Two Friends

Rep. Amer J. Peterson's bill to junk the present percent gross gold tax for a graduated tax from 2l2 to 10 percent was killed on it's first appearance on the House floor today, when a motion to indefin- itely postpone was supported l4 to two, with only Rep. Harvey J. Smith voting with Peterson.
 Three other bills were killed by lopsided l3 to three votes in the House today. All dealt with legal matters of small public interest.
 Two memorials and two bills were passed by the House. On one, a measure by Peterson to limit the action against estates of de- ceased persons, Rep. Harvey Smith gave notice he would move to re- consider his vote. The vote was 10 to G.
 Committee Reports
 Committee reports .- found do pass" stamped on bill to provide for appointment of Assistant Att torneys General and on several minor Senate bills. Do not pass was the recommendation on a bill for compilation of laws relating to Alaska and on Mrs. Crystal Snow Jcnne's memorial asking creation of machinery to accomplish slum clearance.
 The Ways and Means Committee recommended that the bill to pro- vide 5000 for tuberculosis diag- nosis be withdrawn and the item included in the Department oi Health appropria ton.
 The House adjourned until Ii o'clock tomorrow morning
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-05
MAsoNs ARE HOSTS

Following the regular session of business last evening, Douglas lodge F. and A. M, entertained, the mem bers and invited guests at cards and dancing. Bridge and pinochle were played. For the former Mrs. Elton Engstrom and Mrs. Alex Sey were the high and low scorers, respective ly. For pinochle, Edward Bach was high and Orville Gushaugen, low.
 Refreshments were served after the cards and was followed by danc- ing. Approximately fifty enjoyed the event.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-05
SETTLEMENT E
 NEAR, FAR EAST
 BORDER DISPUTE
Peace Arrangement Over. French Indo- China -ThaiI-
 and Frontier Progresses

TOKYO. March 5.--Japan's ef- forts to arrange a peace settlement in the French Indo- China Thai land border dispute is still short of success but it is authoritatively in- dicated only technical details re- main to be worked out.
 It is said the French Govern ment has not accepted full settle ment of the plan offered by Ja- pans mediator.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-05
SMART

GOLDSBORO, N. C., March - Officers SC king bootleg whiskey searched a dwelling unsuccessfully and were about to leave when one of them turned spigot for a drink of water-and got liquor.
 The pipes had been concealed be- hind the plaster and a still was in the attic.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-05
BRITISH AID NOT TO KEEP
 TR00p5HERE
See. Hull Says Amendment Would Encourage Japan
 to Be More Aggressive

WASHINGTON, March 5.-Senate leaders decided late today to oppose any British Aid Bill amendments de- signed to confine the activities of American troops in the Western Hemisphere.
 They made the decision after Sec retary of State Cordell Hull was re- ported to have said that such pro- posals would encourage the Japanese to be more aggressive.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-05
WALSH REFU5E5
 THIRD TERM ON
 EDUCATION BOARD

M. J. Walsh of Nome, member of the Territorial Board of Education since 1883, has declined reappoint- ment for a third term, the Board notified the Senate today in a reso- lution expressing appreciation of the veteran members services.
 The resolution was printed in the Senate Journal on motion of Senator Norman R. Walker.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-05

the convenience of MT. Whaley, Mrs. Kirkham, President of the PIT. A., announces.
 During intermission between pie lures Brownie Whaley will do song and tap dance.
 There will be other interesting numbers and everyone is invited to attend. Freshmen girls will serve refreshments. ht
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-05
PIT. A. MEET IS TO
 BE IN SCHOOL GYM

Regular meeting of Douglas Par Teacher Association scheduled for this evening will feature the showing of series of motion pie lures taken in and around Nome by Representative Frank Whaley. The meeting will be held in the gym for
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-05
THE WEATHER
(By the U. s. Weather Bureau U. S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, WEATHER F

vicinity, possibly occasional light tonight Thursday lowest highest Thursday 9 degrees gentle southeasery winds.
 Mostly cloudy with local light Thursday little change to soutferly southwestery winds
 the of the Gulf of AIaskst Moderate partly cloudy Spencer Hmchinbrook Moderate westerly tonight partly cloudy Thudd Hnchmbook nortey tonight partly cloudy Thursday Res u1ection Kodiak Moderate winds partly cloudy
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-05
CARL GARNER E GOING TO WRITE
 HIS FIRST NOVEL
Time of Action Is Shortly After American RevoIu-
 tion-S(ene in N. Y.

NEW YORK, March 5.-Carl Car mer, whose last book was '9The Hud- sen" of the widely known River se- ries, is writing novel and the time of the action will be shortly after the American Revolution. The scene is the Genesee river valley, in upstate New York, and the title will be Gen esee Fever"
 This will be something of a de- parture for the former University of Alabama professor, who has ad- ventured successfully in many other fields of writing, but has never writ ten novel. Deep South" was book of verse. Stars Fell on Alabama" was book of impressions and stor- ies of that section of the country. Hurricanes Children" was sort of anthology of folk tales, most of which were told by Mir Cramer on broadcasts. AS has been stated "The Hudson was the biography of d river, so that "Genesee Fever will be a brand new adventure for him. Even if you didn't know you could almost guess that Carl Garner was the author by the title "Genesee Fever" Few writers give so much thought to titles as does this one time undergraduate of Hamilto n twhere Alexander Woollcott also went to schooD Stars Fell on Ala bama' is case in point. as is Listen For Lonesome Drum"
 | When we called to ascertain the progress of work on this novel Git is almost completeO Mrs. Garner the former Betty Black, of New Or leans, informed us that Carl was in bed with the flu. Its really laryngit- is,' she explained, and we try to keep him from talking, but it's nc use"
 Writing in bed isn't the problem for Garner that it would be for most men. He does all of his writing in long hand, leaving the typing to otll- CTS
 The friends and admirers of the late Hal Kemp, whose untimely death in an automobile accident some | weeks ago shocked the country, will have no trouble picking up a wide selection of Kemp's recordings. Both Victor and Columbia have issued memorial albums.
 Our NY film critics do not see eye-to-eye on the virtues of 'Vir- ginia, which had it's local premiere recently. This is a motion picture in technicolor about . modern girl returning to the ancestral home, ano one critic declared: Even Virgin ians won't like this" The re- viewer of rival paper thought oth- erwise. "Southerners will go for this but Northerners will want none oi it. he commented.
 From this you would think the film would relate to the War. I, doesn't at all. It is just a bit o1 nonsense that doesn't harm any. body but then neither does it make much sense.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-05

Saturday night he will have another 1 free show for the children of the island In addition to the free entertain ment number of prizes will be given away on Friday night
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-05
HAROLD BYRDS ARE
 VISITING IN CITY

MT. and Mrs. Harold Byrd of Liv- engood. are visiting with Mir and Mrs. Frank Willard, parents of Mrs. Byrd.
 The Byrds arrived here from the south on the steamer Alaska and are stop. ing here briefly enroute to the Interior
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-05
WARNER PLANS CELEBRATION

This week marks the third arl- niversary of his start in business in Douglas for Jack Warner, proprietor of the grocery store bearing his name and to celebrate the occasion he is sponsoring a free show at the Coliseum Theatre Friday night for all the residents of Douglas. On
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-05
REGISTRATION OF VOTERS

Citizens who are not registered voters must register by March % to qualify as electors at the muni- cipal election to be held in the Town of Douglas April 1.
 Persons who voted at the last municipal election need not regis ter again as their names are on the permanent registration lists.
 If you are not registered, do not delay in so doing at once. Regis tered voters who have changed their addresses since last election must notify the City Clerk promptly so proper record can be made
 CHARLES TUCKETT, adv. City Clerk.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-05
HE E S3

R. H. Williams. proprietor of the Seaview Apartments, and the father of Dr. R. H. Williams, Jr., Mrs. AL bert White and Mrs. Leonard Holm quist, is modestly celebrating his eighty-third birthday today, hale and hearty.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-05

Motorists in several western states, beset by heavy winter snows, clear their driveways with old bedsprings hitched to their cars.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-05
NEMAHA DOCKS TO-DAY

The Coast Guard cutter Nemaha tied up this afternoon at 4 o'clock at Femmer's Dock. The cutter is from Ketchikan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-05
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

CLEAN, nicely furnished Broom and bath. at Cliff Apts, $20 and $25. The best rental value in Ju- neau Phone 209.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-03-05

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 MEASURE
 ATTACKED
Committee Members Are Opposed to Settling
 North with Refugees

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The first subway was built in London.
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JUNEAU CAA AIRp0RTN0T
 FAR DISTANT
Preliminary Survey Com pIefed--Work 10 Be-
 gin on July 1

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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-17
THE cAEck.OFF

Perhaps IL IS because the check.
off plan Of collecting dues has
worked so well for labor leaders
that the government Is considering
II for tax collections. II Congress
lowers the basic exemptions on in.
diyidual income taxes still further
check-off or forced savings" plan
among lower income brackets may
be enacted to insure tax payments
when due
such tax, together with elimina.
ton Of the tay-exempt features o.
municipal and state securities.
would increase government revenue
about 5000 100000 a year.
Lowering personal exemption
further would bring millions moro
Americans within the scope OF the
income tax. For taxes due this wear
exemDttons we're lowered from
$1,000 to $500 for single persons.
and from $1,000 TO $1,000 for mar.
ried persons. That boosted the mum.
Der OF returns TO be filed from
1,Sq0, 600 last year 70 an estimated
100000 this year.
Only about half OF those filing
returns were required 10 pay any
tax. but a further lowering OF tho
exemptions would bring the levy 10
many OF the remaining half
Here Is where the government
check-off or forced savings" plan
comes In. II would be put into 81.
fect among the lower income groups
II adopted and later It might be
extended to the higher brackets
This would greatly simplify collec.
tons. IL would also add more head.
aches for the employers. who would
be asked 10 make the deductions.
and take care Of the extra book
keeping.
A plan being talked about BY
some members OF the Senate
Finance Committee is for a direct
defense tax OF from one to five per
cent on all weekly pay checks OF
$50 or more. The Treasury Is ex.
pected to recommend 10 Congress-
that the basic individual tax rate.
remain the same-four per cent
on net income. plus ten per cent
OF the tax payable for defense pur
poses.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-17
Pick of the Air Today

s-Those We Love;
s:3o-Gay Nlneties;
9--Radio Theater CHEERS For
Miss Bishop" 4,-s-ae
|. NBC- Blue-s-T Love a Mystery;
s30-True or False.
9:30-Basin ST. Swing
MBS-f:30-Lone Ranger;
s:45-Here's Looking At You.
Tuesday
The Wsr-CBS s, 9 a. m, 1855.
$3.50 p. m; NBC 8 a. n. las p.
m; NBC-Blue s:55 a. m, $50.
s:45 p. m. NBC-Red 9 a. m. s:25
p. m; MBS 10, IL, li:45 a. m, 2, 5
p m.
NBC-Red-1O:15 a. m.-Cadets
Quartet:
1:30-Urban League program,
"Negro Worker;
2:45-Light OF the World.
CBS-9:l5 a. m. West 1880 D.
M School OF the Air;
3-Mary Margaret Mcbride;
5:30-Accent on Music.
NBC.Blue-l2:30 Farm and
Home Hour;
2-Alma Kitchell's Journal;
2:30-U. s Army Band
MBS-2: 30 Kentucky School:
S:l5-old Fashioned Girl.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-17
Lenten Reducing Diet

Four Day Diet
As suggested by the Chef Of the
Hotel Huntington
Pasadena, California
Second Day
Breakfast: large glass orange
juice; black coffee.
Lunch: 2 large lamb chops, 2
raw tomatoes; II grapefruit ( "a
hour later.
Dinner: 1 large lamb chop; 1
large helping spinach; l hard
boiled egg; glass orange juice;
! glass tomato juice.
QESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Z. P. H.:-"Some time back I
saw in the paper where you wrote
that the barbital tablets were
harmful to middle-aged people. l
am 48 years old and going through
the change Of life and | find that
taking one Of these five grain tab
lets makes me less nervous so that
| can sleep. What about it,"
Answer-What | said was that
sometimes the barbiturates make
middle-aged people somewhat de-
lirious but if they work well there
is no reason why they should not
be taken, as in your case, especial
ly in such a moderate dose as you
mention.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-17

when he was only the house OF
representatives lone Socialistic
member. It's quite a stunt for a
single lawnaker. a party all by
himself, without political asso-
ciate, to have quite an influential
voice in a body Of 435 legislators.
With his personal qualities and
as executive boss Of Americas
No / city, he can't but be pretty
potent in a United States Confer
ence Of Mayors.