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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-25
Alaska Awaits Rediscovery
Seattle ost-Intelligencer)

Seattle Post-Intellgencer)
 Today marks the two hundredth anniversary of the discovery of Alaska.
 It was on the sunny, morning of July 16, 1741, that Capt Vitus Boring, a Dane in the service of Peter the Great, dropped anchor in what is now known as Kayak Bay, and member of the crew was so impressed that he wrote in his diary:
 "The boat found itself in wonder world that beggared romance. The great peak which they named St. Elias hung above a snowy row of lesser ridges in dome of alabaster Icebergs, like float ing palaces, came washing down from the long line of precipitous shore"
 It was a peculiar circumstance that Chir1kov, Berings second in command, was making his own discovery in the vicinity of the Alexander Archi- pelago, at almost the same time
 The vessels of Boring and Chirikov had been separated in a storm a month previously, as they set sail from Siberia to spy out new lands for their czar It was actually on the moont night of July Is that Chirkov first saw Alaska-but heavy surf made 1t impossible for his men to land the following day and two days of pea soup fog sub sequenty shut out the view of the Russian navigator
 For more than a century thereafter Alaska re- mained Russian It not until the far-sighted Seward negotiated the purchase, for $7,2O0O00 (of which the major share was in fact repayment of the Russian navy for services rendered during the Civil War) that the North American continent cut its ties to Asia and Alaska became outpost to the north.
 The fact is that it has only been within the last few years that most Americans have recognized the vital importance of Alaska.
 Today an awakened government is rushing con- sruction work upon air bases and military facilities of all types, determined that Alaska shall remain this countrys bastion and shall never become the outpost of an Asatic enemy
 Yet the defense angle, essential though 1t now is probably is the smallest part of the ultimate value of Alaska to the United States.
 Every year Alaska yields to the United States many times its purchase price. But the gold and the yearly harvest of salmon represent no more than the first exploitation of land that is still in the infancy of development.
 After nearly 80 years under the Stars and Stripes Alaska today has white population little more than that of city such as Everett or Belling- ham.
 In contrast, Norway, Sweden and Finland, simi- lary situated support vigorous populations of many millions.
 It was 200 years ago that Dane and a Russian discovered Alaska.
 Most Americans have not discovered Alaska yet It is high time that they should.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-25

as a House messenger in 1881. The population of the country was a sturdy 52 million. The automobile was a figment in the brain of c. E.. Duryea, its inventor Alexander Gra- ham. Bell and his newfangled tele- phone were still laughing stock.
 Congressman had no secretaries or offices, and the Capitol was lit by gas. But the thing Page likes most to talk about in comparing the Am erica of today with the era in which he made his debut on Capitol Hill is the change that has come over government finances.
 '"The burning question in Con- gresS when I first went to work" he recalls with a grin, twas what to do with $250000,000 surplus in the Treasury. The government was mak- ing more money than it knew how to spend, but there was a terrific fur ore when some Congressmen sug- gested that the surplus be used for public works.
 | "The revenue of the government : then wouldn't amount to a good ex- else tax now. It was about $500, ,000,- 900 a year. but that was still too much, as Congress was spending at the rate of only $250,000, ,O00 year So it voted to reduce taxes"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-25
MERRY-GO-ROUND

Price Defense Administrator Leon Henderson is blaming to go to Eng land for a first-hand study of war time price regulation-after Con- gress has enacted his control bill. Incidentally. certain Administration chieftains could learn a good lesson from Henderson on how to broach legislation. Instead of peremptorily throwing bill at Congress, he has astutely conferred with Senate and House leaders on what should go into his measure. Here is a graphic example of hcw overcrowded Washington is today. When the ornate Justice Department building was completed in 1892. it housed a total of 300 officials and employees. who rattled arpsznd III the huge structure like, ,dtoe in ' zhaker. Prac- ticalIy everybody, from messengers up, had a private office. Today. the Washington personnel of the depart
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-25
VITAMINS UNDER THE DOCK

Alaskan salmon canneries are dumping in the sea enough Vitamin to furnish tenth of the nations requirements and enough vitamn to supply twentieth of the nations needs.
 At least that was the substance of a report made recently by Francis Joseph Weiss, scientist of the national economic and social planning asso- ciation who is on speaking terms with all the alphabetical vtamins and believes in finding ways of feeding plenty of them to the American public in the interests of national defense.
 The ytamins the salmon cannerS are throwing in the bays are contained in salmon oils said Dr. Weiss. He estimated that of the approximately 500 million pounds of salmon caught in the United States and possessions during each year, about 30 percent of the tonnage is waste and will yield be- tween IS and 20 gallons of salmon oil per ton.
 He said salmon oil can be produced with a Vitamin content equal to good grades of cod liver oil, and with twice much Vtamin D the cod oil At present, he pointed out, only about 30OOOo gallons of oil being produced commer- cially year. but with the of oil which is lost with the tossing aside of fish entrails from can- neres, he estimated production of 100000 gall Ions of oil year is possible.
 To canners, he pointed out that the supplying of vitamins in concentrated forms for American consumption is small business. In 1925, the vitamin industry amounted to only $343o00; but in l93e there were $41,645,0OO worth of vtamins mar keted in the country, increase of 12l times in IA years.
 While canners to whom Dr. Weiss talked agreed that 1t waste to toss billions of Vitamin A and units into the each year, they told him it would not pay canneries to process the salmon oil separately collect it in central processing plants Just the same, Dr. Weiss suggested that a pilot plant be put in at cannery, to cost be- tween $2OO00 and $30O0O just to test the practica bity of processing the oil
 Other uses of salmon oil are for animal and poultry feeds. for frying purposes (when hardened it is without odor taste), combined with metals for the manufacture of industrial soaps, as an in- gredient in paints and varnishes for tanning, lubricating agent in the cutting and cooling of metals. and agent in the manufacture of lino- leum and oil cloth.
 Of course all the vitamins are not dumped in the bay underneath cannery docks. when salmon are
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-25

Such remarks stir up unrest. and there's alreay too much agitation In the country"
 "I1l say what I please" screamed Downey, blazing with fury. "and I'll have you know that I have the in- terests of this country at heart as much as you"
 You haven't when you make statements like that" retorted Chandler.
 For moment the stocky, square jawed Kentuckian and the mop-hair- cd Californian glared fighting mad at each other. Then Downey sat down and the committee voted out the compromise bill favored by Chandler.
 NOTE: Senator Downey is the Senate's chief advocate of the Town send old age pension plan and was elected with considerable Ham-and- Egg support. a movement charged with the indirect conscription of property.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-25
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-25
BOOMING LEWIS

Evidence continues to pile up that John L. Lewis has his cap set for comeback as CIO President.
 Latest incident to set CIO insid- CTS buzzing occurred at the state convention of the Indiana CIO at Muncie. Ora Gasaway, former presi- dent of District 8, Qndiana) United Mine Workers, and now Lewis henchman at the UNIV headquart- CTS in Washington, was making a speech. Suddenly he startled the gathering with this crack:
 "The time has come for us to have a natiye-born American for presi- dent of the CIO." }c
 For a moment you could have heard a pin drop. Then almost to a man the 700 delegates broke into @ roar of angry boos. With nasty
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-25
WAR AT HOME

While taxation and new taxes to pay the na- tions' defense bill holding the headlines there has been lot of comment on the proposal to re- ouire all married couples to file joint income tax return.
 The joint return law would fall heavily, women pointed out, on couples where the wife as well as the husband has a fair sized pay check coming in every month It would penaze working women for getting married, they declare.
 Indeed. an indictment on the morals of the pro- posal was voiced by Arthur Graham noted Glasgow gas technologist, who wrote the New York Times that the joint return law is immoral as well as immoral for it allots premium to living in sin"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-25
LOOK and LEARN sy C GORDON

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-25
20 YEARS AGO ffME fyfmE EMPIRE

25 1921
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 enabling the skies being tried The simple apparatus called parachute Taylor wife of the dsbursng agent for the Fabans Commission aboard the Watson for Cordova. another prospecting trip in vicinity Tilcum They looking for coal McNen Libby Keai entire destroyed by fire of largest Southwestern Alaska. Weather High 57 low, 53 rain.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-25
UNIQUE ANNIVERSARY

December will mark a unique milestone in the life of stately William Tyler Page, clerk to the Re- publican membership of the House. It will mark his 60th anniversary as a congressional employee-the sec ond longest continuous service on record. f,., !
 Many changes have come over the nation and the Capitol since Page first went to work at the age of l3,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-25
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-25
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SATURDAY, JULY 26


 Conflicting aspects rule today. The stars should bring good news at home and abroad. It is for tunate sway for military plans and promising for ambitious projects of great scope. Heart and Home: Wo m n should find this an inspiring day stimulating to their energies and encouraging for their private and public interests. It is lucky con- figuration for constructive and pro- gressive activities, promising much for massed effort in aiding defense work. It is suspicious for love af- fairs, especially for romances in which military men are concerned Girls should be safeguarded from nasty courtships and ill-advised marriages. This summer is to be most eventful to the women of the nation who must learn lessons of sacrifice.
 Business Affairs: Trade and com merce continue under configura- tion which presages increased vol ume of exchange. The lunation of this month shows many encourag- ing signs, but Mars is in sinister prominence. There is an aspect favorable to business relations with South American countries. Although the world war will disturb finance and commerce for decade, astrol { ogers forecast continued prosper ity for the United States if wise precautions are taken to prevent panic or made speculation.
 National Issues: Need for distri- button of authority in the vast work for national defense will be recog- nized next month when able execu- tives will apply experience as well as administrative ability to ria- tional problems. Political consider ations now must be subordinated to the general good as obstacles of every sort are removed from | the ship of state which must sail | for overwhelming victory. Labor | Instructions will be overcome as united effort assures tremendous results in production and distribu- tion of necessary war machinery. International Affairs: Jupiter in sextile aspect to Mercury and Mars in the tenth will be eliminating at Berlin. The seers warn of dan ger that Germany may seek ne- gotiated peace after reverse and thus may add new perils to those already confronted by Britain and the United States. Dissenting opin- ion among Goering, Goebbels and von Ribbentrop now will fore shadow the future downfall of the men close to Hitler who is to meet disaster by the end of this year. A new democratic party may form secretly in Germany AS the stars presage the awakening of the spirit of universal brotherhood after the i war ends there is hope for the peo- pie now under Nazi rule.
 | Persons whose birthdate 1t is have the augury of year of fair fortunes. Care to preserve har- mony with friends is enjoined.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be fortunate in financial affairs. They may be emotional and may make mistakes when they choose life partners.
 Copyright, 1941)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-25
U. S. BASES IN SOUTH AMERICA

U. s. BASES IN SOUTH AMERICA
 It hasn't leaked out yet, but through diplomatic negotiations with Latin America, the way is being paved for our possible entrance into the war as a belligerent In an earlier day we were thinking only of neutrality, and together with the other American nations we laid down rules to prevent the belliger- ents from using the facilities of our ports more than a certain time
 But now, if the U. s. becomes a belligerent, we would be barred, by our own Inter- American regulations, from using the ports or landing fields of Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, including the very ones which we are building at great cost, as an- nounced by General Marshall last week. These fields, of course, re- main the integral territory of the country where they lie, and we have no claim to them.
 Uruguay has already taken the initiative to solve this odd situation by yielding rights to the U. s. As a matter of fact, the United States foresaw the difficulty and discussed the matter with the Uruguayan Gov- ernment In reality Uruguay was selected for this first move because of her traditional liberal position in such matters.
 It is hoped that the Uruguayan example will be followed by other countries. If it is not followed, the United States will be shut out of the southern continent.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-25

Congress is certainly wrapping the congressional pay cheeks in patriotic envelopes. We understand there are still few Representatives and Senators who have not taken their oath that they do not ad- yocate violent overthrow of the government But if they don't take the oath by payday, August l. they will get no money 4s
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-25
? E nnNn E N 5 E QUIZ ].

What happens Defense Bond destroyed lose it? duplicate will be issued by the Treasury satisfactory proof
 that the Bond has lost This
 because Bond registered by the Government 1sy ss. A. Series will
 goes maturity
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-25

canned The U s. government has long recognized the value of canned fish products to preserve the health of its army. During the first World War, 500O0O0O of salmon were consumed by the AEF and 750O0O cans of sardnes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-25

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-25

Albert Hansen entered the Cow ernment Hospital this afternoon to receive medical treatment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-25

Adeline Clark was admitted to the Government Hospital today to undergo surgey.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-25
HOSPITAL NOTES

Mrs. George Peterson, medical patient, was dismissed from St. Ann's Hospital this noon.
 Donald DeCaster was dismissed from St. Anns Hospital this fore noon after receiving medical atten- tion.
 Dorothy Lund left St. Ann's Hos- pital late this afternoon. She un- derwent an appendectomy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-25
Washington Merry Go-Round

tContinued rom Page Ono
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-07-25

gulp, Gasaway changed the subject.
 NOTE. CIO President Phil Mur- ray was born in Scotland.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-18
ePUBLIC GENERAL LAWS -

ployees and their representatives to
self-OrganiZation, to form, join, or as
sist labor organizations, to bargain
collectively through representatives OF
their own choosing, to strike, to picket,
and to engage in concerted activities,
for the purpose of collective bargaining
or other mutual aid or protection.
576L. Severability. If any provision OF
this Act or the application thereof to any
person or circumstances Is held Invalid,
such tnvaiidity shall not affect other
provisions or applications of the Act
invalid provision or application, and to
this end the provisions of this Act are
declared to be severable.
576M. Short Title. This Act may be
cited as the Sabotage Prevention Act.
SIGN. Relation to Other Statutes. II
made unlawful by another or other
laws, the offender may be convicted for
the violation of this Act or Of such
other law or laws.
$3.50. Duration. This Act and all
lawful orders made under 1t shall be In
force until May IS, 1915, and thereafter
whenever the United States is at war;
committed while the Act is In force,
may be prosecuted and punished there
after, whether or not this Act Is In force
at the time Of such prosecution and
punishment.
Sec. 2. And be 1t further enacted,
That this Act Is hereby declared to be
an emergency law and necessary for the
immediate preservation of the public
health and safety, and being passed
upon by yea and nay vote, supported
by three-Hfth of all the members
elected to each of the two houses of the
General Assembly, the same shall take
effect from the date of it's passage.
Approved: May 20, 1871.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-07-18
CHAPTER 835

AN AcT to add two new sections to
Article 80 Of the Annotated Code OF
Narvland (1039 Editi0n), title "Elec.
Tons.O subtitle Referendum, eai1
new sections to follow 1mmedlatey
After said sub and to be known
a. Sections 315A and 315B, providing
for the form and contents OF pecitions
1sIed under the privisiOns OF Article
XVI of the State Constitution. $40
providing further for furnlsning, Tue
voters Of the State the text Oh ai re-
ferred laws.
SECTION /. Be it enacted by the Gen
.ro1 Assembly of Maryland, That two
new sections be and the same are
hereby added to Article 80 OF the ammo
tated Code Of Maryland (1SSS .. Dofo,on1
Snm" said new sections to follow i'm
mediately after said sub and to De
Lnown as Sections 315A and 315B, ana
to read as follows:
315A. In every petition under the pro.
visions of Article XVI OF tne S5a te
the signature of each signer his resi-
dance occupation, the precinct or Ols'
trict wherein he is registered as votei'
and his place of business, ana lmneui
ately below the signature OIL any S"S -.
aigner there shall be either prinIeu VI
tvned. the name Of such signer.
3ISB. Not later than thirty days prior
IN any election at which laws are 10 De
eubmitted to the voters under the pro
yisions OF Article XVI Of the state Con
sfifntI0n, the text Of any such measures
shall be published by order OF the Gov
ernor at least once In some daily news
1,aner OF general circulation throughout
the state; in the case Of laws reierreo
onIy to the voters Of Baltimore City o.
az n particular County, such puDncatlon,
ahaII be made in a newspaper OF genera
Circulation in said City or County.
Sec. 2. And be it further enacteu'
That this Act is hereby. declared 20 De
ar section of this subtitle shall, Tor any
reason. be ,adjudged by any court Oh
Competent jurisdiction to be unconsti.u
Gonai and Invalid, such judgment snan
NOT AFFECT, impair or invalidate the re-
mainder thereof, but shall be connneu
in its operation to the clause, sensence:
naraeraph, or section thereof so founo
Unconstitutional and Invalid
Sec 3. And be It further enacte9.
That IL any clause, sentence, paragraph
an emergency law and necessary r0r sne
Immediate preservation OF the puDnSS
health. morals, safety and welfare, and
we'll being, passed by a yea anu nay
vote supported by three -hfths OF an VI
the members elected to each OF tne Two
houses of the General Assembly, tne
same shall take effect from the date OIL
' Approved: April Is, 1941.