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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-04-30
The Washington
Merry Go Round
By DREW PEARSON
and ROBERT S. ALLEN

WASHINGTON-One factor be-
hind Roosevelt's seizure of Nazi pat
entS was the fact that even since
Pearl Harbor, the U. S. Patent Of
flee has been granting patents to
German companies.
Furthermore, some of these pat
ents have been granted to the Ger
man drug monopoly, I. G. Farben-
industrie, whose gag-hold on the
American chemical and pharmaceu-
tical business has been exposed by
the Justice Department and the
Truman Committee.
To be sure, the Germans, after
receiving American patents, as
signed the rights to American al
filiates, but they are not obliged
to do so. The Germans still can
get a valid patent in the United
States, war or no war, in fact are
protected by U. S. law.
The Patent Office contends that
the law makes it necessary to grant
patents to anyone who fulfills the
reuuirements-whic is true. How
ever, it is equally true that the
moribund Patent Office and its
super-conservative Patent Commits
sioner Conway Coe have leaned over
backward against liberalizing the
law in recent years.
Note Chiefly responsible for
the current Senate investigation OF
Patents are Senator OMahoney OF
yUynroi,,r opd Thurman Arnold
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-04-30
FATE
UNkN0WNA5
FIRES RAGE
japanese Invader Thought
10 Have Taken Town
on Burma Road

BULLETIN-Chungking, April
30-LashiO, the Burmese back
door TO China, has fallen to
the Japanese after battle in
which both sides suffered heavy
casualties. The battle in the
vicinity of Lashio is continuing
however. The loss of LashiO
menaces the entire British Chi
nese defense i'm Burma.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-04-30
GOVERNOR IS
EXPECTED HERE
ON SATURDAY

A radiogram received by the Gov
ernor's Office from Governor Err
nest Gruening reports that the Gov
ernor expects to arrive in Juneau
Saturday.
The radiogram was sent from
San Francisco. but it is believed
Governor Gruening now is in Sc
attic.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-04-30
Evolution Of Weather
Bureau Written Up;|s
Now Big Aviation Help
BY JACK STINNETT

WASHINGTON, April 30-Back
of those little columns of tempera-
lures and rainfall data in our daily
paper lie some 1913 years of fas-
cinating history It's told in neat
222-page typewriter report with a
pretty discouraging title: List Of
China biological Records in the Ma
tional Archives
The first nationwide weather re-
porting system was set up by two
Army doctors, Surgeon General Jo-
seph Lowell and DR. James Tilton,
in 1914. They wanted to find out
whether climate influenced the
health of soldiers!
Army surgeons at every post and
fort were equipped with weather in
struments. The observations were
carried out faithfully as whole,
although Indian raids interfered
once in a while. owing to the
threatened outbreak of the Walla-
pals" read an early report, 1.-The
rain gage was abandoned for sew
eral days and was only visited the
second day after the rains"
Meantime James p. Espy, of
Philadelphia, chairman of the Joint
Committee On Meteorology of the
American Philosophical Society and
The Benjamin Franklin Institute,
was developing system Of ITO
voluntary observers.
Seeing the need for a nation
wide reporting system, Espy in 1912
began establishing himself in Wash
ington as the national meteorolo-
gist.' A writer of the day recalls
that his salary was covered by rid
ers to lone appropriation bill af-
ter another, Army, civil and dip
lomatic, naval, legislative, executive
and judicial attached by friends in
Congress.
When the Smithsonian Institute
was founded in 1916, Espy got
real opportunity to put his idea to
work. He and Joseph Henry, first
secretary of the Institution, devel-
oped a chain of observers reporting
daily by telegraph
But the need got beyond the
means of either the Army medical
or the Smithsonian In
and in 1869 popular de-
mand led to the setting up of fed
eral weather service Col Albert |
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-04-30
coon NEIGHBoR DRINKS

One of South Americas brilliant
ambassadors in Washington has
found the cure for the proverbial
hangover.
Compelled to toast the GOOD
Neighbor policy night after night
this diplomat went to Johns Hop
kins medicos for advice.
when I drink" he said, Il feel
bad. Even if l merely drink wine,
I suffer from heartburn. And l
suffer even more if / drink whis-
key"
The specialist pinched and pound
ed the diplomat, and poured pink
and purple fluids into him. After
tests that cost total of $3.50, the
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-04-30

But the need got beyond the
means of either the Army medical
department or the Smithsonian In
stitution, and in 1869 popular de-
mand led to the setting up of fed
eral weather service. Col. Albert
j. Myer, political-Wise chief signal
officer of the Army, saw an OPP
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BUY DEFENSE STAMPS
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-03-20
First Glass OF Negro
I'll lie Graduate From
! u. kegee Flying
School
SHERIDAN DISTRICT NORTH
ZONE TO MEET

The Meridian District North zcae
will meet Sunday, March 20, 1912 at
Good Hope c. M. E. Church, Reverend
z. D. Brent, pastor in charge. All
mebers and friends are urged to be
present The Missionary Societies
will be expected to make a round re-
port and those that failed to report
in the last zone will please come pre-
pared to take care of same. The pre-
sidents will see to it that some one be
prepared to take a part on the pro-
gram.
Reverend R. L. Young has been
scheduled to deliver the sermon for
the zone. We are looking forward
to one of the biggest and best meet
ing since the organization of the zone.
Mrs. L. Wilson, President
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-03-20
NEGRO PILOTS ARE GRADUATED

The first class of Negro pilots in
the history Of the U. S. Army Air
Corps was graduated at the Advanced
Flying School, Tuskegee, Ala, March
7, when "wings" and commissions as
second Heutenants in the Air Corps
were presented by Major General
George E. Stratemeyer, commanding
the Southeast Air Corps Training
Center.
Among the members Of the class
shown here listering to one of their
instructors, Lieut.. r. M. Long, left,
are: G. S. Roberts, of London, W. Va,
Capt. B. o. Davis Of Washington, c..
H. DeBow of Indianapolis, Ind, Mac
Ross of Dayton, Ohio, and L. r. Cur
tbs of New Rochelle, N Y. 1t is ex-
pected that they will be assigned to
the 99th Pursuit Squadron. Other
Negro aviation cadets now in training
are expected to be commissioned in
the near future.
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The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-03-20
SUCCUMBS

During the session of our Boards
or thereabout, Brother C. L. Hail no
titled us that Brother James Farley,
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-03-20
ZONE TO MEET

The South Zone of the Meridian
District will meet at Blackmans' Tenn
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-03-20

Brother James Howard
Lodge No, 95, Crandall.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-03-20
Dear Secretary:

Dear Secretary:
My wife and I have read of the 18th
celebration honoring your father who
is General President of the II. B. A.
You can depend upon US for good
healthful members who are not too
old.
The echo. (Meridian, Miss.) 1942-1960, 1942-03-20
THE HAvEN.RUST CLUB SPRING CALENDAR

Mississippi. Standard Negro
newspaper of character, circu'
lation and opinion, with mors
than 10000 readers
The Nome nugget., 1942-07-24
Key To Situation

The key to the present Indian controversy is confidence in one another. So far both nations have too much self confidence and toe little faith in the other. Such deep rooted suspicion bars any compromise between the two na- tions."
 The Times said that it is the duty as well as the right of other members Of the Allied nations to give advice to Britain to modify her policy toward India. Said the paper:
 The Allies should also guar antee a fair, fundamental solu- tion of the India problem. Brit ain and India should have con- fidence in their Allies and seek 8 satisfactory solution for the com mon good of the Allied nations. J
The Nome nugget., 1942-07-24
Recreation Hall For Soldiers To
 Be Moved Soon

Plans for the moving of the St. Joseph's Hall for the purpose of establishing recreational facilities for the soldiers in Nome are progressing very satisfac- torily. The building will be moved under the personal supervision of Capt. Brock, w. L. Seeley and A. M. Hartford. The raising and placing of skids will con- mence as soon as the Wea- ther permits.
 T h e organizations to which a number of other local organizations have been invited to appoint two members to represent them has also progressed. The Chamber of Con- merce has named A. Polet and Chas. Clasby and the Arctic Club has appointed Walter Glavinovich and Chas. Clasby. The Kegoa- yah Kozga has appointed Lucille Martin and Ellen Sather.
 The first meeting of the proposed organization will be held in the building af- ter t has been moved on the premises on Front St.
The Nome nugget., 1942-07-24
Lack of Confidence

The Times said that a lack of mutual confidence prevents Brit ain and India from readily work ing out together a solution to the Indian problem that would be satisfactory to both parties. However, the Chungking Daily said both Britain and India should be able to feel confidence in mediation by representatives of all the other United Nations. Said the Times:
 Deterioration of the current negotiations with India would be misfortune for Britain and would also be a great handicap to the Allied war effort.
The Nome nugget., 1942-07-24
Britain And
 India Told
 To Mediate

CHUNGKING, China. July - The authoritative China Times published in Chungking. sug- gested that Great Britain and India submit their differences to the other United Nations for med iation. Chinese government lead CTS have urged repeatedly that India be granted her ind2end- ence, to stabilize-the Oriental sit nation.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1942-07-23
Unemployment
Insurance Up
In Newark

Unemployed workers in the
Newark area received 5000, ,124.24
of the $10,475,1 ,103 paid in bene-
fits by the Ohio Bureau Of Un-
employment Compensation during
the first six months Of 1912, ac-
cording to Gilbert A. Elliott,
Ohio Bureau of Unemployment
representative.
Mr.. Elliott says the six month
benefit total was an increase of
$26,726.14 compared with the
same period in 1941 when local
jobless received $92,182.
New claims filed from January
l to June 80 this year numbered
1865 in this area compared with
1,013 filed in the first six months
of 1941.
However, it is pointed out that
the increased statewide benefits
is largely due to the liberalizing
provisions added to the unem-
ployment compensation act last
fall.
Benefit payments in this area
in June totaled $26,72714, an
increase of 1927 per cent COM
pared with May.
New claims filed in this area
during June numbered 300.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1942-07-23
Vu1nerabi1ity Of Water
Supply Aired I'm Council

at the hospital.
The service committee, consist
ing of Councilmen Payne, Van
Wey and Rehbeck, reported "We
view with alarm the increase in
employment in the street depart
ment." The committee fears mo-
ney appropriated for that divi-
sion will not last out the year.
Councilman Lentz asked the
the safety committee to investi-
gate the traffic and parking prob
lem at Marion and Main streets.
On motion of Councilman Stare
the closing hour at the Cedar
Hill cemetery will be extended
from 7 to 8 p. M, until October.
Mayor Lockwood asked council
to carefully consider legislation
coming up for final reading at
the next session of the group
asking for an appropriation of
$400 in the waterworks fund to
pay salaries for additional help
to "catch up on the work" in
the department. The Mayor ex-
planned the work has fallen be-
hind because of new employees
who are not yet acquainted with
the duties. He praised Paul
Robb in charge of the water
works office, saying that "He
does as much work as any other
man in the city administration,
but you cannot expect new help
to step right in and take over a
job-they must have time to
learn their duties"
City Solicitor Holtsberry told
members of council the Newark
township trustees had paid the
balance on their contract for fire
protection, and "that the affair
was merely a misunderstanding"
Councilman Evans asked that
steps be taken to eliminate a
"lake" in the fourth ward at
22nd street. The matter was re-
ferred to the service director.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1942-07-23

There will be contests for
adults as we'll as boys and girls,
with suitable prizes to be award
ed. The grand prize of the day
will be a 500 War Bond to be
given by the Newark Stove COM
pany.
The full day of festivities
starts at $3.50 a. m, and con-
tinues until 9 p. M, during which
time swimming, skating and all
rides will be free to those poses
sing tickets which will be dis
tributed free by the committee.
After 9 p. m. dancing may also
be enjoyed by those holding tick
cts.
Basket lunches will be the or
der Of the day with pop and ice
cream bars furnished.
Free bus transportation will
be provided for those who have
no other way of getting to the
celebration site, leaving the New
ark station at $3.50, 9:30 and
10:30 a. m.
Besides Chairman Arter the
committee in charge includes AL
bert Cleaver, Harry Wise, George
McAlpin, Joe Sock, Carl Conley
and Bill Roney.
BUY U. S. WAR BONDS AND STAMPS
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1942-07-23

The vulnerability Of the city
water supply to possible dam
age was discussed by the city
fathers Monday night when
Councilman Frank L. (Bud)
Stare asked that signs be post
ed warning drivers of vehicles
not to park on the bridge, and
that guard be stationed at
the dam. He pointed out that
all of Newark industry besides
$4,000 residents depend upon
the water supply and the dam,
most vital part of the whole
system, is now unprotected
from sabotage.
Following considerable discus
sion his suggestion was referred
to the safety committee for fur
ther action. During the argu-
ment Councilman Harry Payne
severely criticised the recent re-
opening of Horns Hill to the pub
lie because of the reservoir To-
Gated there. 1t was pointed out
by others that the reservoir is
surrounded by a high fence, and
with seven guards it was felt the
water supply would be reason
ably safe. Discussion brought
forth the fact that government
men associated with the war de-
partment visited Horns. Hill re-
Gently and stated "it is a shame
to keep the public from such
beautiful spot, since the water
supply is adequately guarded"
Payne's motion to again close
the park sailed for want of a Sec
ond.
A communication was read
from A. G. Gibbony, president of
the Newark Traffic Safety Coun-
Gil, calling attention to excessive
bicycle accidents in Newark and
asking that suitable legislation
be drawn up to provide for lic-
ensing of bicycles and setting
forth regulations and penalties.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1942-07-23

Besides the regular business
sessions added interest will be
the $4,000 distributed as prizes
to various delegates and lodges.
A statewide program is now
on to raise money for contribu-
tions to civic and charitable pro-
grams and war campaigns.
Leo Reichert and David Fitz-
patrick of Newark will be spe-
cial guests at the convention be-
cause they were on the winning
side of the contest for new men,
bers. The state was divided into
two teams, the east and the west.
The two men were in the east
ern group.
Cedar Point offers unusual
facilities for entertainment OF
fraternal outings, according to
the State Council, and it is ex-
pected that several members of
the Newark Knights of Columbus
will attend.
BUY U. S. WAR BONDS AND STAMPS
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1942-07-23
Scrap Rubber
SWa1nps Akron

On the sidings and in the stock
yards Of Akron rubber companies
today there is the largest reserve
Of rubber scrap within the mem
ory of the veterans operating the
reclaim plants.
1t is still coming in by the
scores Of carload, according to Of
ficial reports.
Adding scrap contributions to
previous stocks, the nations full
reclaiming facilities are assured
Of continuous operation "a hours
day and seven days a week for
at least a year and a half.
The scraps that Americans in
Newark and Licking county and
throughout the nation, carted to
filling stations was of a thous-
and more varieties reaching
total weight exceeding 100000
tons-a figure comparing with
a theoretical maximum reclaim
ing capacity of about $4,000
tons year.
There were not so many fly
swatters and floor mats and ba-
by pants as we had thought there
would be-" one authority said.
About 70 per cent of the scrap
consisted of tires"
To the industry this means
that reclaiming the rubber con-
tent of the scrap will approx
mate the normal procedure,
which is adjusted to the handling
of about 85 per cent tires and
tubes.
Slightly more than three pounds
of rubber are worn off an aver
age tire in service, leaving a cas-
ing weighing about II pounds
when it reaches the reclaim plant.
About three and one-half pounds
of weight are sacrificed when
the tire bead wire is extracted.
and several pounds additional are
lost in the process removing the
cotton cords from the tires. From
the resultant 10 pounds of ma
terial comes about five and one
half pounds of reclaimed rubber.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1942-07-23
Birth Records No
Longer Needed
To Get War Jobs

Birth certificates to prove
American citizenship for persons
who want jobs in plants where
work on secret or confidential
government contracts is being
done will no longer be required,
Paul V. McNutt, War Manpower
Chairman, announced recently.
New procedure developed joint
ly by the Army and Navy, the
War Manpower Commission, and
the United States Government
Service, he said, calls for merely
a simple declaration that the ap-
plicant for a job is a citizen.
This declaration, however, must
be signed by the workers in the
presence Of an Army or Navy
District Procurement Factory Or
Plant Protection representative.
War and Navy contractors and
subcontractors have been noti-
fled of the new procedure, and
the United States employment
offices have been instructed to
assist employers and workers in
carrying it out.
Information from the United
States employment offices thru
out the country indicated. Mr..
McNutt explained, that many
valuable man-hours of production
were being lost because of diff
culties and delays in obtaining
birth certificates.
BUY U. S. WAR BONDS AND STAMPS
Mrs. Howard Powell entertain
ed the members of the Goodwill
Euchre club in her home Wednes-
day, July %.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1942-07-23

The request was referred to the
safety and law committees.
Appropriation ordinances pass
ed making money available for
hiring of three lifeguards at the
municipal swimming pool at a
salary of $15 per week, and to
pay the sum of $18 for repair of
a typewriter in Mayor Lock-
woods office. A transfer in the
cemetery fund was made to pro-
vide additional funds to pay the
salary of the cemetery superin-
tendent.
In an ordinance recently pass
ed establishing a new salary
schedule for a number of work
ers in the service department a
clause was omitted protecting
the employees civil service status.
The error was rectified by action
of the council by repeating the
old ordinance and passing other
legislation with the clause in
serted.
Given the second reading only
were the ordinances establishing
new salary schedules in the po-
lice and fire departments. Final
disposal will be made of them at
the next meeting of council. City
Solicitor Charles B. Holtsberry
recommended several changes to
avoid confusion and conflict with
civil service regulations"
Legislation passed calling for
the hiring of an auto mechanic
in the street division at salary
of $160 per month.
A committee reported on the
sewer problem on Oakwood av-
enue and at the City hospital to
the effect sewers in that area
were not large enough to take
care of abnormal rainfall, but
recommended no action be taken
until after the war. However the
report explained some plans are
being made to relieve the situation
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1942-07-23
Local SpOrtsmen
Will Attend Perry
County Field Day

Licking county sportsmen and
dog lovers are planning on at
tending the third annual Sports
mems Field Day at the old Fair
grounds park in Somerset, Sun
day, Aug. 9.
AS in previous years the pro-
gram will consist of various trials
tests and games which will ap-
peal to all sportsmen as we'll as
to participating spectators,
according to Bradford Pierce,
president of the organization.
Efforts are being made to Sc
cure Don Meek of Coshocton, ma
tionally known authority on dogs,
to Judge the bench show. The
program will start at 9 a. M, and
at the conclusion $50 in cash priz-
es will be awarded.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1942-07-23
Ceiling Price
Booklets At
Leader Office

Official OPA literature illus
trating correct methods of post
ing the cost-of-living selling and
ceiling prices as required by the
General Maximum Price Regula-
ton, can be obtained by local
merchants at the Newark Lead
er.
This information material is
being made easily available to
the retail merchants of this COM
muntiy through special arrange
ments by the Newark Leader
with the Regional Office of Price
Administration in Cleveland.
If a merchant is uncertain
about the price posting provi-
sions, he can obtain correct Off
cial information by calling at
the Newark Leader.
BUY u S. WAR BONDS AND STAMPS
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1942-07-23
Legion Scrap
Record Drive

The scrap phonograph record
drive being conducted by Post
No. IS, American Legion, is
meeting with success. A number
Of people have co-operated to the
extent of bringing their records
to the American Legion hall.
In order to save as much wear
on tires as possible it is suggest
ed that records be assembled in
cardboard boxes and then call
Legion Headquarters giving the
name and address. Arrangements
will be made to gather them up
Saturday morning, July 25. Place
the boxes containing the records
on the front porch marked for the
American Legion and they will be
picked up without the necessity
of knocking at the door.
For the convenience Of those
who may have just a few records
barrels will be placed at each
theater entrance and records may
be deposited there.
In case anyone is unable to
call Legion headquarters, call
Commander J. L. Philips, phone
36692, OF c. c. Cluggish, adju-
tant, phone 41897, leaving name
and address.
The quota for Licking county
The quota for Licking county
has been raised from the origin
al 5000 to 24,000 records. An in
tensive search by everyone will
be necessary to reach the quota.
While the drive ends August 2
it is desired that as many rec
ords as possible be made avail
able for pickup Saturday, July
25.