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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-10-01

responsibility Ethat is ours-to get the news as straight as we possibly can and give it to our readers just as we get it. When we know we've done a good job, we're, proud of the part we have played in keeping the public accurately informed. When we find we've been mistaken in some detail of news story which had to be gathered and writ ten in hurry, try to correct that detail in the next edition off the press Always, actions are dictated by a conscientious effort to serve our readers.
 Here in Alaska, we feel that newspapers of public importance than in the States. Here, where radio fadeouts often prevent the crcu- lation of news in this manner, and where distance from the crowded cities of the States gives people more of sense of Isolation, newspapers are more in demand and more thoroughly read than in any other part of the nation.
 May it be hoped that American newspapers will always remain in position of freedom from federal coersion, permitted to comment national affairs as they fit and to present the news it hap pens not bureau chief wishes it to be in- terpreted.
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The Progress of Lease-Lend
(New York Times)

(New York Times)
 In his second 90-day report on the progress of leaselend aid President Roosevelt announced that, out of the s7OO0OoOoOO appropriated by Congress, more than $625OOOOO0o had been allocated and over $500 100000 of legal contracts had been made. Through August the total dollar value of defense ar tces transferred and defense services rendered. plus expenditures for other lease-end purposes amount ed to $487 100000 Of this $98,000,O0O represented armaments transferred from United States supplies hand prior to the passage of the Lease-Lend Act and S89.000000 the actual expenditures out of the S7000000O00 lease-lend fund, ss A
 This figure of $389.O00o00 compares with total of 68000000 that had actually been spent for lease lend aid up to May 31 the date of the previous re- port The difference reflects a substantial speeding up of leaSe-lend assistance. But good part of this aid is still in process of being completed. The total of defense articles actually transferred to Britain, China and the other nations fighting ag- gression comes to only $246,00OOOo and the actual amount of defense materials exported through Aug ust 31 was only $190000,000.
 Of this $190OoO00O of lease-lend exports no less than $1l8O0O000 consisted of agricultural in dustrial and other commodities nearly all, appar enty, being agricultural products. This leaves a balance of only $720oo0O0 of materials of war, most of which it seems certain must have been made up of transfers from stocks in existence prior to March H. when the act was passed. Aircraft and aeronautical material exported under the lease lend plan in the entire period from March Il to August 3l came to only $6,000000. When it is con- sidered that single flying fortress is estimated to cost $40O000 the smalness of this total is apparent
 The second lease-lend report shows progress over the first report which indicated that up to May 31 we had sent abroad less than $11 100000 of newly produced supplies including $8000000 of agricultural products; but it emphasizes again that our aid is still far from the torrent which President Roose- welt foresees as engulng this totalitarian tyranny a;,.t,%n al orders placed before the passage of the Lease Lend Act for which she is paying. But lease-end aid itself is still matter of enormous potentials not yet translated into actual materials of war.
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Horoscope 'Tke ssoys inolins
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER

HEART AND HOME: Although this is not an important day in planetary direction, the configura- tion conveys warnings. There may be much wrong thinking regarding both public and private affairs. All family discussions should be avoided, because there will be great differences of opinion, especially regarding changed social customs. Accidents may be more prevalent than usual under this rule of the stars. Women past youth are likely to fall and injuries to ankles and knees will be numerous.
 BUSINESS AFFAIRS: Despite spreading restrictions in the use of gasoline, silk and other things important in war needs. there will be evidence of continuing prosper ity. The inclination to spend money freely will be general among young folk who seem to have as their motto, "The best time is now" The feeling that it is wise to make the most of present day blessings will stimulate many lines of trade. Theaters and, all places of recrea- tion will profit this month";
 NATIONAL ISSUES: As the col leges get under way for the au- tumn, educational problems will continue to cause heated disputes. The impression that in the tniver- sities are many radicalij thinkers will be widely accepted Progres- sive professors will be misunder- stood by callow students. The stars presage better knowledge of real international conditions on the part of the public as the spirit of pa triotism is nurtured in centers of learning. The fact that a world economic revolution is taking place will be gradually recognized.
 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIR S: The elimination of Mars in 43 west longitude is believed to pres age political excitement in South ern Brazil. South America will be disturbed from time to- time by outbreaks that reveal fifth column influences, but there will be decid- ed growth of Western Hemisphere unity in providing against Axis ag- gression. Following the leadership of the United States there will be heroic and triumphant defense.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of un- usual activity. There may be per- plexities in financial affairs, but general good luck. hHaf
 Children born on this day will be intelligent and may have special gifts for mathematics. They should be fond of literature and may have many changes in life.
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NEWSPAPER WEEK

What with the nation observing Write Let ter Week" Eat Spinach Week" Be Kind to Ami mals Week and lot of other weeks" every year, we certainly feel that it is than right that there should be National Newspaper Week. to honor the thousands of organs all over the country which give of publicity each year to the other weeks"
 So, please pardon pride in mentioning that National Newspaper Week" started today and ex- tends through next Tuesday.
 Certainly there has been time in history when freedom of the press had more meaning for Americans than it has right now. In fact our journalistic freedom is almost curiosity in this world of today, ridden by dictatorial governments which in large part of our old globe are telling newsmen what they may say.
 There are in this country a lot of editors today who will tell you that our touted freedom of the press is becoming a myth. They point to the censorship the part of Army and Navy Depart ments which forbids the printing of troop move ments, maneuvers and other activities as prime ex amples of the way in which the American press is being throttled.
 And of course their cries are but another ex- the press" in this country. For certainly in Ger many, Italy any of the occupied countries of Europe, these editors would not only be forbidden to accounts of military movements, but find themselves in concentration camps or facing firing squads if they dared protest such ruling on the part of their government
 A product of democratic way of life, the American newspaper from the country weekly to the metropolitan daily, is institution which will always hold it's firm position in the hearts and minds of Americans. From our childhood when we beg parents to read me the funnies" to our adult days when take violent sides political ore ieSIe 'wrte lette to he ed newspapers powerful part of our daily life shaping thinking and keeping us abreast of the times.
 We, newsmen, constantly aware of the
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FiODLKN LiIuOLIIL ROBERTA LEE

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Hopkins may know, but if so they have not informed those closest to them.
 NOTE-The British take a naive pride in their aptitude for muddl- ing through. This war, however, las responded more to mechan- ized efficiency than to deficient muddling And some of those strong for Roosevelt and his for eign policy are beginning to think that this summers muddled pole sitting during the Russian cam paign comes close to military sui eide, and that the United States should have something to say about the time, place and volume of the British lions roar.
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CIO CONVENTION

It hasn't been announced, but the tentative date for this years GIG convention is November IT at De- troit.
 Barring a relapse from his recent illness, CIO president Phil Murray will be present and a candidate foI reelection. Stricken with heart ailment after strenuous game ot badminton, Murray has left the hospital and is completing his con- valescence at country place.
 But before leaving the hospital Murray was invited by John L. Lewis, who has secret ambitions to recapture the CIO presidency. The ostensible purpose of Lewis visit was to inquire about Murray's health.
 The meeting between the two old miner friends was cordial. Nc politics or plans were discussed Murray, however, did make it clear that he intended to be present at the CIO convention.
 NOTE-pespite certain reports to the contrary, William Green will be reelected president of the AFT at it's convention in Seattle. Ger tain elements have been secretly boosting George Meany. AFL sec etary-treasurer, to replace Green but they have been unable to rally much backing. @z'e ~&
 Copyright. 194I, by United. Fea- ture Syndicate, IncD
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ME AND sTEUBEN SOCIETY

The lecture fee Senator Gerald P. Nye Of North Dakota received for addressing the annual dinner of the Steuben Society at the Hotel Bilt- more on New York isn't the first Nye has received from this organ ization.
 The society also contributed to the isolationist senator's campaign for reelection in 1938. Yves fi- nancial report on that campaign, filed with the Secretary of the Senate, contains entries of small contributions from the Steuben Society of Detroit, the Steuben Soc iety of Union City, N. J., and the Stuben Society of Mempstead, N. Y.
 Though small, the veeoDd ETA thing about these donations is that the three branches of the German American organization were outside of North Dakota. New York and New Jersey are a long way from the Northwest, yet the Stuben Society vas sufficiently in- terested in Yves political career to assist him financially even before the war started.
 Another interesting report con- cerning Senator Nye is in the files of the Dies Committee. This shows that one of the groups most active In arranging the big pro-Nazi "Ger- man Day" rally in Madison Squase
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Daily Lessons in English v. v L. GORDON

WORDS OFTEN so interesting
 OFTEN Maintenance Pronounce E syllable.
 OFTEN MISSPEILED: o sung). a S SWEET
 SYNONYMS: Reform, remedy better, improve.
 three times it is yours" vocabulary mastering CHASTISE punish by whipping; discipline greatest great chasised "-Colton
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that the Russians were sure to be defeated unless a second front was created against Hitler
 This second front against Hitler meant. of course, a British ex- peditionary force landing in France, Holland or Spain. This question has been discussed carefully behind the scenes, but the British have wanted two things: one was tanks, most of theirs having been demol- ished at Dunkirk; the second has been an American Expeditionary Force to help them.
 The British did not really push this idea of an AEF, for they knew politically it was impossible for Roosevelt. But nevertheless they cid want company in attempting to land troops on the Continent. They had plenty of troops in England Tn fact so many that there has been restlessness and bad morale because of inactivity. Canadian troops even booed Premier Mac kenzie King because they were marking time in England.
 It is true that these troops are not completely equipped and are farly lacking in tanks. But there is considerable belief that they were equipped sufficiently to make a landing in Spain from Gibraltar and that in France the local people would have risen up to welcome them
 However, all summer long the British have maintained an after ycu, Alphonse" attitude. Mean while the situation in Russia has become darker and darker - as every military expert knew was in- eyitable.
 All of which brings up the vital question Of exactly who is the dominating factor in the now vir- tual Anglo-American aniance. We have thrown very large pile oi chips into the gamble on a British victory; yet no one seems to know whether the British are taking ad. vice fro mus or whether we art taking orders from the British President Roosevelt and Harry
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NEW UNALASKA COMPANY

Articles of incorporation for the Unalaska Mercantile Company were filed in the office of Territorial Auditor Frank Boyle late yester- day A general mercantile busi- ness. plus the handling of whole sale, retail and dispensing hard and soft liquors, the new com panys application was signed by R. B. Patterson and JIG. Wing field. both of Unalaska, : and by J. " SchEimpt Randall Cone, Emery w Chipple, all of Dutch ffarbor..
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LOOK and LEARN say c. GORDON

What the of States play, produced Broadway worlds record of continuous performances? what popular national  follows i s Mudvi1e D? great publicly daring to talk while he playing?
 ANSWERS:
 l. per Tobacco
 
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I1o YEARS Aeo4 f4 {&fGr E q :. t any1l p1 A. 4 '
OCTOBER l, 1921

OCTOBER 1921
 big attraction the next day My starring Little
 H. the Nido Mining announced that which free gold could banned
 returned from trip to Lituya finding well worth exploiting
 containing of ice brought into the broke in two pieces and was o month September but the temperature was the same according Weather
 weather: High B;
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TIN HAT HAIR TONIC

Here is a new use for tin hats
 Some of the soldiers in the Louis- jana war games seriously claim that since they have taken to wearing their metal battle gear their hair has started to grow back They say the bouncing around of the hat is reviying their sluggish scalps.
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DOUGLAS
 NEWS
PARENTS, TEACHERS
 WILL MEET TONIGHT

Beginning at o'clock this even ing first meeting of the Douglas Parent Teacher Association for the Fall season will be held in the school assembly room. Compliment tary to the teachers the meeting will be principally a social affair with card playing and refreshments. A new plan for future meetings of the Association will be presented by the P. T. A. Executive Board. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Garden, New York, October 3, 1887 was also the Steuben Society. This meeting was policed by 1000 Bund Storm Troopers in uniform.
 NOTE-Nye has permitted the Steuben Society to have bundles of his speeches in franked envelopes which have been addressed and mailed at the taxpayers expense.
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DICK HUNTERS SUCCESSFUL

With some getting the limit, Douglas duck hunters were out with the rest of the channel sportsmen early this morning to shoot ducks. Douglas high school delayed an hour before starting ot regular class work. Sale of duck stamps at the post office to date is some what ahead of any previous year according to report.
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Get tReadyfor
 Gold Winter

Some Juneau residents are ap- parently preparing for a cold win- ter, from evidence recorded yes- terday in building permits applied for at the office of City Engineer
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It all depended upon the point of view, we sup pose whether the newspaper headlines should have read Fear For Life of Laval" or Fear For Re- covery of Laval"
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Television broadcastng is adversely affected by normal operation of motor vehicles, according to the Department of Commerce
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Frank Metcalf.

Frank Metcalf.
 At least two Juneau homes are to have new oil burning heating plants. One of the heating plants will go into the residence of City Councilman Ralph Beistline, in the Scatter Tract, while permit to in- stall another of the oil burners was granted to Lavina N. Linehan, at 112 w. Eighth Street.
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IN KILBuRN APIS

Mrs. Viola Pike and son Darrell who arrived here last week from Kodiak moved today into the Xiii burn apartments for theira winter residence in Douglas. ----------
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eHapby
 Rirthday

OCTOBER l J. E. Barragar, Jr.
 J. l.. Alllers Edna Liston
 Mrs. Tom Cole
 Terry Crandall Mrs. M. w. Dormaa Joan Molyneaux
 w. H. Clark
 Thersa McGuire Mrs. J. E. Neate Mrs. Frank DufreSnes Richard Harris Jr.
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Weather. High, B; low, 4s; rain.
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Coliseum Theatre announced that it's big attraction for tn day My starring Wallace Reid Ann Little
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-07-29
FRENCH INDo-cHINA

Recent events have again focused at
tention on French Indo- China, which is
nominally governed by the Vichy regime
Of Marshal Petain, subject to dictation by
Hitler. but already occupied to some extent
by japanese military bases
French Indo-China borders ON the
South China Sea, with China on the north
and Siam (Thailand) on the west It's area
of 281 900 square miles is slightly larger
than that of Texas, and it has population
of about "a million, including some $4,000
Europeans. Its capital is Hanoi with a
population of about 145,000.
The principal port, Saigon, is 1,044
miles from Manila, TAT miles from the great
British naval base at Singapore, and 1853
miles from Batavia, capital of the Neither
lands Indies. 1t may thus be seen that
naval bases in south Indo-China would be of
great strategic value to the Japanese, if
they intend an attempted conquest of the
rich islands of the Far East
For this reason, the United States
Great Britain and the Netherlands Indies
have long opposed Japanese penetration of
French Ipdo-China, and the question has
been the subject of much diplomatic dis
cussion.
Germany and italy have desired to see
Japan become involved in war with Britain
and the United States in order to divert a
part of their forces, especially the Amer
lean fleet, from possible participation in
the Battle of the Atlantic
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-07-29
WHY THE RIOT SCARE?


Key West laborers are not alone in
their protests against the ballyhoo-scare
campaign that seems to be turning their
strike into combination of Harlan county
massacre and circus sideshow
Without blow struck or a threat
uttered, Key West men have seen them.
selves, for the benefit of newspaper read
ers. turned into gang of rioters.
tt What's it all about? s nf
Why the riot guns, flown here drama
tically from Miami, as if the strikers al
ready were battering at the gates of the de-
Tense projects they helped to build?
Suppose the situation had become
threatening? And it has not Suppose the
strikers showed evidence of sabotaging
the defense jobs or attacking the men who
have returned to work? And they have
showed evidence of no such intent
The situation here admittedly might
become dangerous. 1t would be mistake
to forget that, or to close our eyes to the TACT
that their could be trouble. That is why
marine guards are posted at the gates OF
the defense jobs, why policemen are patrol
ling the streets day and night, and why the
sheriff's office'ha called out extra deputies
for constant patrol duty. g4lts
But why the talk of troops rushing
here? why the constant rumors Of IN
evitable" rioting?
There is no quarrel here with the
newspapers and news services carrying the
stories from Key West to the rest of the
state. The news has been sensational
enough, certainly and in the form it has
been taking, is worthy of attention any
where
But in the interests of everyone con-
cerned, isn't it time to stop the rumor and
sensation mill? We expect reasonable pre-
cautions, and the publicity can't be helped,
but this thing is not circus.
It's strickland singularly quiet
one
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-07-29
Mr.. WALSH is RIGHT

Tom Walsh, president of the Profess
sional Golfers Association, is on the right
track when she demands that professional
gamblers be barred from future tourna-
ments.
He knows what happened to baseball
Until Commissioner Lands was employed
and given free hand to rule baseball after
the famous Chicago White Sox scandal He
says that golfers "have built reputation
that our tournaments can be enjoyed by the
public without 'mutuels' or books and we
don't want to see that reputation dam
aged"
The attitude of the public toward
baseball, football, golf and horse-racing
varies, with the first three sports having the
respect and admiration of the public. The
sport of kings, unfortunately, has been bad
ly injured by the betting proclivities that
seem to be inevitably associated with its OPP
efations.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-07-29
WHO KNOWS?
See The Answers" on Page a

l. On what date did Germany
invade Soviet Russia?
3 What and where is Full
yama?
3. Was there a Federal law for
daylight saving during the
World War?
q. What is the meaning of
Bastilile day in France?
5. When was the Selective
Service Act passed?
6. What is meant by "H.C.L"?
z. About how many machine
guns are being produced in the
United States?
q. What was once referred to
as Stewards Icebox''?
8. IS the Panama Canal longer
than the Suez Canal?
10. Is French Guiana and
French Guinea the same?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-07-29

4AAueI 81 pIDpossaI mace on June Z by
Uruguay, South Americas smallest coun-
try, any American nation at war with an
enemy outside the Western Hemisphere
would not be considered belligerent and
would be granted all facilities accorded to
nations at peace. Uruguay has been par
ticularly affected by the European war,
and recently the Montevideo government
uncovered an alleged Nazi plot to seize the
country and turn it into an agricultural
colony for the Reich. There are about g.
900 Germans and 100000 Italians in total
population of 2,093,OO0. Clashes have oc-
Cured between pro-Axis groups and those
who favored Britain's cause.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-07-29
Today's Horoscope

Energy and enterprise in, busi7
ness, love- Of athletics and CON-
tests, with gift of argument,
characterize this day. When prop
erly directed, this is a strong
character, diligent in pursuit of
its aims intelligent in the direc-
ton of its resources. and often
times winning by force of care
full, systematic planning.
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THE KEY WEST CITIZEN


4SANKsk9 4MkJ3
WILL always seek the truth and print it
without fear and without favor; never be
afraid 10 attack wrong or to applaud right;
always fright for progress; never be the or
gan or the mouthpiece Of any person, clique,
faction or class; always do its utmost for the
public welfare; never tolerate corruption or
injustice; denounce vice and praise virtue,
commend good done by individual or organ
ization; tolerant of others rights, views and
opinions; print only news that viii elevate
and not contaminate the reader; never COM
promise with principle,