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The Nome nugget., 1941-07-16
Russia Declares
 Water Facing Sea Japan Dangerous

TOKYO, July 15 (P) - Jap- ans ambassador to Moscow, Yosh Itsugu Tat Ekawa, informed the Japanese foreign office that the Soviet navy has declared the main water zones facing the Sea of Japan and Kamchatka as dan gerous to navigation and desig hated the free routes for ships bound for Vladivostok.
 Irchi Kishi acting spokesman for the cabinet board of inforna- ton said "the reason seems to be to prepare against the presence of German Warcraft in the Sea of Japan" The later, however, he asserted doesn't appear to be present possibility. He said the Soviet Union was not informed of Japan's attitude toward the Russian Nays action, but added that he didn't expect to protest at this time.
The Nome nugget., 1941-07-16
Gov. Cruening and Ryan, Assistant Director Civil Defense, Here To
 Get People Organize Defense Corps

To honor Governor of Alaska Gruening, the City Council and the Northwestern Alaska Cham Der of Commerce gave lunch con today at the Nevada Grill with about fifty guests present. Behind the guest of honor who sat next Mayor Edward Ander- son at the head of the table were unfurled the Alaska Flag and the Stars and Stripes.
 Mayor Anderson made few opening remarks and introduced Governor Gruening. The Chief Executive of the Territory stat ed that his particular reason for coming here at this time is to get the people here to get or ganized in the matter of civil ian defense which is a new as- pect of modern warfare, he said. He outlined the character of the work and suggested that while he and MT. Ryan, who is Assist ant Director of Civilian Defense, are here that the Mayor and City Council appoint a director of Civ ilian Defense for Nome and or ganize a committee to meet with them before their departute.I Nome is particularly vulner- able spot" /" the Governor said, "and closest to the firing line. It is an important town in the life of Alaska and it is an important factor in the life of the nation. It is much better to be prepared than unprepared. It would be folly not to take all steps neces- sary. We must be prepared for any eventualities."
 The Governor remarked that it is very likely that company of National Guard for Nome will be authorized by the War De-
The Nome nugget., 1941-07-16
Invasion Forces Hurled Back l9 Miles

UNDATED. July l5 HP) - Hit ler's invasion forces were declar ed hurled back 19 miles as the Russian troops launched a ma jor offensive along the strategic Dreper~ River. The Soviet com mand spoke confidently of the 'sbloodthirsty, Fascist hordes whom we will now smash" A Russian military dispatch said Red troops, striking back on the general front guarding Smolensk and Moscow, crossed the Dneper River at several points in the south too.
 A Soviet war bulletin declared that Russian troops won vic tory and annihilating two Ger man and Rumanian artillery regi men driving toward Kiev, cap ital of Ukraine.
 Berlin reports said a German tanks corps was menacing the city of Novgorod. 100 miles south of Leningrad, as steel ring is drawing closer around Lenin- grad itself. Novgorod is 50 mil es from the main Leningrad-Mo COW rail line.
 The German command again using single sentence to de- scribe the mammoth conflict, de- clared that operations in the East are steadily progressing"
 A dispatch from the front, tim ed at 5 am. today, and publish ed in the Soviet newspaper Iz- vestia, said the Russian drive westward is continuing. The dis patch reported that Soviet troops recaptured the town of Rogachev on the west bank of the Dneper River, l30 miles southeast of Minsk, which has been the scene of some of the bitterest fighting of the struggle.
The Nome nugget., 1941-07-16
Premier Prince Konoye And Entire
 Japanese Cabinet Suddenly Resign
 Leave In Doubt Japanese Course
May Mean Withdrawal from European Commitments

UNDATED, July 16 (P) - Pre- mier Prince Fumumary Konoye and the entire Japanese cabinet resigned suddenly, leading to speculation that Japan might be planning a more pro-Gernsan pol icy, despite her pact with Mos COW, or possibly withdrawal from European commitments. It was pointed out that foreign min ister Matsuoka, who fostered Jap ans adherence to the Rome-Ber- lin Axis personally negotiated the Japanese-Russian neutrality accord of April 13, but was re- gently reported on his way out. Reports reaching Shanghai from Japan, not long ago, said Mat suoka might replace Mamora Shigmitsu as ambassador to Lon don, and might mean that Tokyo is even turning against the Axis.
The Nome nugget., 1941-07-16
Gov. Gruening Asks Nome Organize Civil Defense
Russians Declare Panzer Columns Approaching Leningrad Wiped Out
 Cut Off From Support In Ukraine

DNB asserted that Soviet at- tempts to maintain a defense front in the Dvina and Dneper river sectors were smashed by Nazi attacks.
 Stalin's command in laconic con:nunique said merely that vic lent fighting ragged all night on the central and northern fronts.
 Fascist Expeditionary Force
 Dispatches from Rome said an Italian expeditionary force of l4 long trainloads of infantry, ar tillery and tanks have been nov ing to support Hitler's invasion armies since Friday.
 Authoritative quarters in Mos cow declared emphatically that there is no truth to the diplo- matic reports from Ankara that the Soviet government is prepar ing to flee to a provisional cap ital to the east.
The Nome nugget., 1941-07-16
Gov. Proclaims 18th of July
 Discovery Day

Two hundred years ago VituS Boring in command of the St. Peter and flying the Russian flag on July 18th sighted Mt. St. Elias in southeastern Alaska, which Is about 18,000 feet high and anchored off the western coast of Kayak Island, which he named St. Elias.
 Alexei Chirikof who was lieut. enant with Bering's expedition was in command of the St. Peter and on July 18th TAI discover ed the coast of Alaska just north of it's southern boundary, the day before Boring sighted Mt. St. Elias.
 An effort was made at the last Territorial Legislature to com- memorate Discovery Day as a holiday but without success. However, Governor of Alaska Er nest Gruening issued proclaim ation declaring July 18th as Dis covery Day.
The Nome nugget., 1941-07-16

partment which is at present con sider-ng such application. He said that this matter of civilian defense is "a community prob lem and it is as broad as the en- tire community" Gov. Gruen- ing stated that while he is here he would be glad to hear about any other problems of the com- munity.
 MT. J. J. Ryan, Assistant Dir ector of Civilian Defense, express ed his appreciation of the fine reception given him here.
 MT. H. c. Moffet of the U. s. Engineers, who is in charge of the advanced detail of the de- fense project in Nome, at pres ent, was introduced and explain ed that he is working somewhat under restricted orders. He said that there is a lot that he him. self will never know and lot that the general public will nev- CT know but that they are go- ing to see that this part of the country is taken care of.
 MT. R. J. Sommers expressed himself as being very happy to be back in Nome after so many years. He came to Nome in 1904, and left in 1913, and has been back only once for short period. MT. Sommers is the contractor who was awarded construction of the new airport. He now makes his home in Juneau.
 J. H. s. Morrison, U. s. District Judge of the Second Division, stated that we should all know what to do when we have the opportunity to act, and conse- quently is in agreement with pre- paredness.
The Nome nugget., 1941-07-16
Canada Restricts Sale Gasoline.
 Oil to Motorists

OTTAWA, July Is NP - Can- ada announced the prohibiting of the sale, delivery and distribu- ton of gasoline and oil to motor ists from 2 p. m. to 2 am. on weekdays and all day Sunday, effective tomorrow. Also an ap- peal was issued to citizens to CO., operate against the prospect of serious shortage and cutting the use of cars 50 percent. Authoriz ation for an increase of one cent gallon on gasoline was also am nounced. U. s. credit cards were prohibited gasoline and oil to be sold on cash and carry basis.
The Nome nugget., 1941-07-16

Konoye's government and year old regime carried out vigor- our policy of expansion in south east Asia at the risk of mounting to both London and Washington.
The Nome nugget., 1941-07-16
Cabinet Resigns To Strengthen Govt. Policy

TOKYO, July 16 (P) - A pal ace announcement said the kon- eye cabinet resigned to strength en the governments policies in facing the situation at home and the confused problems abroad.
The Nome nugget., 1941-07-16

Pennslyvania's warning to motorists, Curves are beautiful but dangerous" was evidently not written by a woman hater.
The Nome nugget., 1941-07-16

A pedestrian is a fellow who has missed a few payments on his car.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-31
Easter Sunrise
Service Planned
Temple Theoter
Is To Be Used

Arrangements are nov beng
made for the All Taeoma" Easter
sunri.. service in tempt. thester
o. April Is.
Il vas demonstrated lsst year
that united effort on the part
g. various religious and civic
groups met with such a oity-wide
response that II should become an
annual event az is the case in
many other large cities
The Tacoma Council Of Churches
rnd Ivanhoe Commandery. knights
Templsr. are sponsoring the serv-
ice. with the assistance Of the
Tacoms Youth council.
The College Of Puget Sound
music department. under the d.
roetion Of John Paul Bennett. will
provide a large chorus. and the
orchestra will be directed by Louis
Wersen.
Walter Suffer is in charge of
the scenic effects. The Rev. New
ton E. Notes. pastor of the First
Methodist church Of Seattle. will
deliver the sermon. XVI will
broadcast the entire program.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-31
Bill Would Tighten
Lows On Sabotage

OLYMPIA THREE model" hills
designed 90 tighten the states
laws against sabotage and protect
soldiers civil rights while In the
armed forces Of tho nation were
filed BY the senate rules commit
tee. Attorney General Smith Troy
submitted the measures 10 the
committee.
The bills are similar 10 ones he.
Ing filed in other legislatures and
we're suggested by the federal.
state conference on law enforce.
ment problems In national defense
held in Washington. n. c. re-
Gently.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-31

During tne last weeks, Wnen tne
illness of General Metaxas was
weakening him. the operations Of
the Greek army in Albania have
slowed down. This decline in ac-
complishment, however. does not
have 10 be attributed wholly TO
lack of vigorous direction by the
prime minister.
The winter cold and the deep
snow have played some part in
modersting the intensity Of the
conflict Too, the Italians have
received reinforcements and their
defensive positions have been bet
ter prepared.
Was Also Commander
Nevertheless. If General Metsxas
had been well and able 10 give
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-31

tainties and may engendsr rival
ries. There are many ambitious
men in Greece.
The Germans undoubtedly will
try TO take advantage OF the situs-
ton TO undermine Greek unity by
stimulating conflicting personal in
terests at Athens Germany still
maintains diplomatic relations with
Greece and certainly has props-
gsndists at work in Athens.
II should cause no surprise II q
fresh attempt were made shortly
10 try 10 persuade IN. Greeks TO
sgrss 10 peace. Al lssst two sneh
efforts have been made recently
but General Hstsxss rspulssd
them
II 10 not unlikely that the future
position Of Greece finally will be
determined by more aid from
Great Britain and also from the
United statss
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-31
SenaiorsAmused
By Crab Merits

OLYMPIA Controversy over
merits q punksaes- and GRAY.
Hafhnr crabs amused the senate.
Former Senator ICE keeler q
Sequim invited ~ senators 4
crab feed nnd had page
eafry medium slaed nungeness
crab on = platter fer Tire solons
. view
sight ~ TIE fed crab brought
scornfil inquiry from Ser.
Prank n Morgan. Grays Har-
hor. what keeier meant by
bringing thi. hair grown crab
here. Why don't YOU Get a full
sized one from Nes,port :" he
asked
keeler reminded him that
baby beef brings higher prices
than steer beef
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-31

M DAtI.ka. ore, Two men
wsrs ersmsted and . third esrspsi
~fts surns Wednesday vhes FIRE
destroyed . aasous ~rcos-houss~ N
wsien the srse resided . half mile
sss, ~ ners.
Pete Jackson. ~. indian. snd .
white man identified cniy -
Harry losf THAR lives when tne
salls and raj a the hlanzns
dwelling collapsed. A third maa.
- Thomas Tsprsrisn fsaisn. -
e.p~d ~ crawling through ~
fismss u ths acor - The nut.
rncmss suffered burns sneus ~
face ard nands
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-31
To Spend sS.%33S07
For Many Loundries

Awards totsliing ts.ssanof7 ID
hav. been made ~ the Washing
ton ausr,srmss,sr depot for pur-
chase of laundry equipment Ter Is
laundres now under construction
ot to no constructed az III army
stations
Equipment purchased includes
such Items /. electric marking
machines, washers. estrsc,ors. dry
tnmolsrs. Shareholders, pressss'
hos,eryforms truck tuba, ironsrs.
ironing boards and sewing ma.
chimes
Among army stations 10 receive
share 81 these swsrds are the
two located Al Fort Lewis
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-31
Only Woman Aboard Army Transport
Was Making First Voyage 10 Sea
When Shin Hit Rock OFF B. E. Coast

ketcktkan. Mr. hssne frruseffx
~ss IN nerk Island. m
This Vas tks first time I hsf
sver been In . hls bat % dep
water.
~ss ssirer when the transport
grounded I w.s awake lnm<sfi.
stsiy.
Excellent erder prevailed | v.s
rise~f IN TIE Ne lifsscst
When the Ma nssnost csressed
u ~ss FIRST reported ! wss In n
and missing mt here I am s.fs
ard sound ara am thsnkflllf
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-31
Marine Corps Still
Has Some Vacancies

A marine corps recruiting party
from Seattle will be at the post
office building here on Feb. 5.
A few vacancies still exist in
the mechanical units for those
mechanically inclined.
Applicants accepted Will be fur
nished transportation to the ma
rine corps base. San Diego. where
they will undergo recruit training
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-31
nv MRS DAVID wfstlgN
fwrttter Ter the tnis>d rre>sl


twrstter fer the rsised rre>sl
kprcHtks>. ALASKA - snip.
wrecked TIRE first time ever went
10 sea
That Vas ny experience ~hsn
ne 4. = army transport kstehss
Nsnt On ire rues. eff the British
columeis coast Monday night
whiie We we're - route here fFeus
Seattle
wss the enlv weuas
st.csrd the transport Vas
accompanying NV husband. -
easir~~s. "a the Aswesse -
land army cir ease which 10
nnder construction near
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-31
Death Of Meiaxas May Hamper Greeks
Need Robust Leader TO Keep Spirit Up
Operations Slowed Up During Illness
By J. w. 7. MASON
United Press War Expert

The death of General Metaxas. Greek premier may have
effect the progress of the campaign Albania against
the Italians which however be If his
Alexander Corzs to be strong and dominating
leader Greece requires robust personality at the head Of
the keep the countrys offensive spirit
tnuousy active.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-31

the Albanian campaign. II 10 prob
able the Greek penetration would
have gone farther. The drive
against Valona, especially. might
have been pushed with more deter
mination by making the other
operations along the front second
airy to Valonas capture.
General Metsxas WAS not only .
strategist Of high rank. he WAS
also leader who WAS able 10
command obedience by the exer-
else OF his iron will
To continue the war against
Italy. Greece requires not only
continuation Of the fighting spirit
that the nation 80 strongly showed
when the war began but political
cohesion also IL essential.
Should Garry On
General Metsxss had many po-
litical opponents in Greece but his
strength Of character kept them
from developing open antagonism.
His success. too, from the start,
in driving the Italians from Greek
soil gave him new prestige.
The Greek general staff, trained
in the Aetsxas school, should be
able TO carry on well from a strict
ly military standpoint. The Greek
soldiers. hardy and resolved TO de-
fend their country against In
vaders. can be counted upon TO
continue 10 fight bravely.
Nevertheless. the loss OF q ma
tional leader. in the midst Of hos
tilities, inevitably causes unctr-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-14

winning 22,5oO word serial which netted $750.
 Although his world is bounded by the four gray walls of the prison, Hunter has developed from an in- experienced writer with only slight newspaper experience. He attrib- utes his success to the help of a friend outside" The friend Is L. T. Wallace.
 Working in Q corner of the prison printshop, Hunter learned rapidly. During the past IS months, Hun ter's income from his writing has averaged $160 a month. The money is kept for him by relatives, for, as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-14
Convict, %, Becomes Script Writer;
 Earnings Average $16O Monthly

Walla walla, Wash. March IA CUP)-A convict serving a 15-year sentence in the Washington state prison here is winning recognition as a writer.
 He is Ralph Hunter, 20, who is following in the footsteps of Jack London and O. Henry, who did their early writing behind bars.
 Less than five years ago, Hunter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-14

has a practical side, presenting new ideas, discoveries and scientific inc provements in Horticulture. Exhibits of garden furniture, interior and ex- terior displays, methods for econ- omizing and many other features have been designed to make garden ing more of a pleasure than ever.
 The return-train will leave Grand Central Terminal at 8:45 p. m.
 Because ticket sales are limited strictly to seating of special coach train, 1t is important that tickets be purchased in advance. They are ob- tainable at station ticket offices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-14

Hunter says, q, like about 500 other fellows, want to get out of here some day"
 Hunter started his prison writing career in 1888 when he sold a short story entitled Farewell by Proxy" to national magazine. He is hop- ing now for pardon. When 1t comes he plans to continue his writing career.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-14

The Flower Show Special" will leave Waterbury at 7:S0 a. m. We'd nesday CMarch l9, and its schedule will provide ample time for leisurely enjoyment of this years better than ever" show.
 This year. for the first time, the Flower Shows theme is Pan-Amer- ican. Featured in all their exotic beauty will be gardens of South and Central America and the alluring Antilles. New to flower lovers will be blooms in rare, gay colors and Of tropical fragrance.
 Along with its glamour the Show
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-14
WOODMEN DISCUSS
 CONVENTION PLANS

Nugatuck, March IA - Plans for the district convention of the wood- men of the World were outlined by John L. Loyer of Naugatuck, a state offlcer of the W. O. w, at Q meet ing of Naugatuck camp, last night in Goodyear hall. The convention is to be held in Schenectady, N. X-s April 27, and hayward Nissen is to be the local delegate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-14

slipped up on a "job" and was wounded in the leg by a bullet. He was captured, convicted for assault and robbery and handed two con- current l5-year minimum sentences in the Washington penitentiary.
 Today he is one of Americas leading script writers. He dabbles in poetry and has sold a number of short stories, not to mention a prize
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-14
SPECIAL SERVICE
 FOR FLOWER SHOW

Combining swift and safe trans portation with low round-trip coach fares, a New Haven Railroad Flower Show Special" will be op- erated to New York city next week for those bound for the 28th An nual International Flower Show at Grand Central Palace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-14

Natives of Swaziland, South Af- rica, eat by cupping their hands and dipping them into the food. The leftover food on the hands is used to massage their faces after eating.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-12-12
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are, l think, a very discreet woman,
Nurse O'Brien"
"I'm not one to be talking of what
doesn't concern me-"
Watching her closely, Poirot went
on: "You and Nurse Hopkins, you
have agreed together, have you not,
that there are some things which are
best not brought out into the light of
day."
Nurse O'Brien said: what would
you be meaning by that?"
Poirot said quickly: Nothing to do
with the crime-or crimes. l mean
the other matter"
Nurse O'Brien said, nodding her
head: "What would be the use of rak-
ing up mud and an old story, and she
decent elderly woman with never
a breath Of scandal about her, and
dying respected and looked up to by
everybody"
He said cautiously: GAS you say, Mrs.
Welman was much respected in Maid
ensford." The conversation had TAX
en- an unexpected turn, but his face
expressed no surprise or puzzlement.
Nurse O'Brien went on: cts so
long ago, too. Ill dead and forgotten.
T,,,o ~ sof% bao,~% fo,- a ,.o,,o onoa Y,1uso1f
and 1 do say and always have said
that it's hard for man who's got a
wife in an asylum to be tied all his
life with nothing but death that can
free him."
Poirot murmured, still in bewilder-
ment: eyes, it is hard. :"
Nurse O'Brien said: "Did Nurse
Hopkins tell you how her letter cross
ed mine?"
Poirot said truthfully: "She did
not tell me that"
"'Twas an odd coincidence. But
there, that's always the way of it!
Once you hear a name, maybe, and a
day or two later you'll come across it
again, and so on and so on. That I
should be seeing the self-same photo
graph on the piano and at the same
minute Nurse Hopkins was hearing
all about it from the doctors house.
keeper"
"That," said Poirot, "is very inter-
esting." He murmured tentatively:
"Did Mary Gerard know = about
this"
who'd been telling herr" said
Nurse O'Brien. "Not land not Hop
kins. After all, what good would it
be to herr" She flung up her red
head and gazed at him steadily.
Poirot said with a sigh: what, in
deed?"
Elinor Carlisle
Across the width of the table that
separated them Poirot looked at her
searchingly. They were alone togeth-
er. Through a glass wall a warder
watched them.
Poirot noted the sensitive intelligent
face with the square, white forehead,
and the delicate modelling of the ears
and nose. Fine lines; proud, sensi-
tive creature, showing breeding, self
restraint and = something else = a
capacity for passion. He said: II am
Hercule Poirot. l have been sent to
you by DR.. Peter Lord. He thinks that
1 can help you"
Elinor Carlisle said: "Peter Lord.
:" Her tone was reminiscent. For
a moment she smiled little wistful-
ly. She went on formally: ut was
kind of him, but l do not think there
is anything you can do"
Hercule Poirot said: "Will you an
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-12-12

swer my qucstions?"
She sighed. She said: Believe me
-realIy-it would be better not to
ask them. l am in good hands. Mr..
Seldom has been most kind. l am to
have a very famous counsel"
Poirot said: "He is not so famous
as l ami"
Elinor Carlisle said with touch of
WEAKNESS: "He has a great reputa-
ton"
eyes, for defending criminals. ]
have a great reputation-for demon
strating innocence"
She lifted her eyes at last-eyess of
a vivid, beautiful blue. They looked
straight into Poirot's. She said: "Do
you believe l am innocent?"
Hercule Poirot said: Are you?'
Elinor smiled, an ironic little smile
She said: us that sample of your
questions? 1t is very easy, isn't it, to
answer Yes?"
He said Unexpectedly: "You are
very tired, are you not?"
Her eyes widened little. She an
swered: "Why, yes-that more than
anything. How did you know"
Hercule Poirot said: 81 knew y
Elinor said: II shall be glad when
it is over"
Poirot looked at her for a minute
in silence. Then he said: II have