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too strong for the Japs to rush into as they have in other areas.
 Then too there the recent announcement through British of the establishment of an American base in Eritrea for operations in the Near and Middle East, and the next Axis push in Libya is almost certain to encounter American troops It is well known that American officers already have gained considerable experience in this desert tank fighting.
 The American forces in Ireland are too near a second European front to be taken lightly by the Nazis An American unit of great potential hitting power stands ready only few hours journey from Continental Europe.
 America you must remember has only really been n this for the last four months. In spite of he publicity given to things that could be done to peed up production been turning out
 huge Of war goods in the last several months. We have ceased to hear the cry from Britain that are not living up to LendLease contracts and it is announced that American shipments to Russia will be up to schedule by the end of May.
 We seem to be getting down to business.
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IN THE UNITED STATES COM MISSIONERS COURT FOR THE JUNEAU PRECINCT, TERRITORY OF ALASKA, DIVISION NUMBER
 ONE.
 Before FELIX GRAY, U. S. Con- missioner Ex-officio Probate Judge. In the Matter of the Estate of JOHN FERGUSON, also known as
 JOHN VERHESON, Deceased.
 NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL
 PROPERTY
 NOTICE is hereby given, that in pursuance of an order of the Pro- bate Court for the. Juneau Precinct, Territory of Alaska, made on the first day of May, 1942, in the mat ter of the estate of John Verguson, also known as John Verheson, de- ceased, the Administrator of the said estate, will sell at public auc- tion to the highest bidder for cash money of the United States, on Tuesday, the twenty-sixth day of May, at 200 pm. at the office of the United States Commissioner No. 513 Federal and Territorial Building, all the right. title and interest that the said estate has, in and to all that certain lot, piece or parcel of land situate and lying within the City of Juneau, and more particularly described as fol- lows:
 Lot 76 situated on tide lands at the southerly limit of Ninth Street extended, fronting forty t4O feet thereon and extending at right angles southerly, a distance of six ty (6O feet, together with small frame cabin and decked piling thereon.
 The Administrator reserves the right to reject any or all bids if deemed advisable.
 GIVEN under my hand and seal this 5th day of May, 1942 at Ju- neau, Alaska.
 FELIX GRAY,
 U. s. Commissioner for Ju-
 neau Precinct, Territory of
 Alaska, and Ex-officio Admin
 istrator of the Estate of John
 Verguson, deceased. May T, 13, 20.
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20 YEARS AGO fME fgfMTE EMPIRE


 the written English Interschool the written Lega Kashearo Douglas place and Wrangell third place of the Territorial Parent Associa the following officers President, the Waggoner of President Robertson Johnson Wrangel The bershp a month
 Samuel he open n few days
 from the south bound the Capt Charles McCregor command
 Princess with 700 tons of coal from British Columbia Oakes elected Worthy President of the Douglas Eagles and Arne Shudsht Outside Guard Goetz and Miss Agnes Muset scheduled to the Yukon River Weather report: High temperature, 41; low 35 rain.
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OFFENSIVE EPARATION

Without making much of a fuss, the United States is getting ready to do its best to make this year the decisive year of World War II. With out publicity, quietly, there is running abroad from America a stream of actvity-men and arms-the size of which few Americans suspect
 We hear of Americans in Iceland, Ireland, Aus tralia Libya India China, Burma They are out to provide the big test for the Axis machine and likewise to help the United Nations take advantage of the supreme opportunity to win the quickly and in their favor.
 To do this the United States must carry tremendous output and delivery of arms this spring and summer. We must also assemble conflict forces at all of the critical world points to carry out the necessary tasks
 We are doing both
 The United States to be moving men to these critical points on a scale realized by few but calculated to prove quite effective. With these men is going equipment second to that any nation can produce The bulk of our war equipment planes tanks guns and shps-are qualified by m- ary observers as being able to hold their with the best the enemy can produce. We have a tank which is far aead of anything which the Axis has produced. .
 The exact whereabouts and strength of these American units abroad are. of course, in the main part matters of military secrecy Not successful attacks by the enemy on any of these troop convoys have succeeded in premature announcements of the paths of travel of AEFs. One of our navy's proudest boasts in World War that it had never lost a transport in convoy So far it's been making the same record in this war
 Already the activities of Gen. Douglas MacAr- thurs forces in Australia have changed from purely defensive to defensive offensive" The Japs have made few gains in the last month toward Australia In Australia the United Nations for the first time evidently have succeeded in putting up bulWark
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MAJOR ROOSEVELT

There is an interesting inside story behind Elliott Roosevelt's pro- motion to be a major in the Air Corps.
 Two years ago, when he was made a captain, Elliott probably took the toughest beating which public opin- ion has given any young man in this country for years. It was in the middle of the presidential cam paign Buttons were circulated, reading: T want to be captain, too.' Songs, vaudeville quips, wise cracks were on everyone's tongue regarding the second son of the President When he went down the street in Dayton, Ohio, where he was stationed, people whistled and taunted him, so that life was almost unbearable
 Since then, almost no one has heard of Elliott. But in the inter- i'm he has guided planes to Ice land twice under hazardous con- ditions when not all planes were getting there He has worked hard, kept out of the Imelight, taken no time off, and done the work of an officer above the rank of captain.
 So about two months ago his name came up for promotion. The recommendations of his immediate superior officers were excellent They proposed that he be made a major.
 But when this recommendation came to the office Of Col. Trubee
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BROKE NAVAL CONFERENCE

Twelve years ago one of the authors of this column was called before the Senate Naval Affairs Committee to testify regarding eff forts of the shipbuilding- navy lob by to break up the Geneva Naval Conference of l927-called by Cool idge to limit cruisers. destroyers and submarines.
 During the testimony it was brought out that Admiral Joseph M. Reeves (then a captainl had CO., operated with the lobby, which sought to prevent limitation of navieS.
 A lot of time has passed since then, and in retrospect we some times wonder whether there was not quite a bit to be said for Ad- miral Reeves. If the Geneva Naval Conference of 1927 had succeeded the United States probably would not have had the impetus for build ing the cruisers now being used against the Japanese. Nor would the British have had some of the cruisers they are using today
 Anyway. whether right or wrong. Admiral Reeves is a tough, hard hitting, far sighted officer who during some forty years has done good job for the navy, and it would be better if it had more like lhim.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-07
TIRE NEGLIGENCE
 IS GROUNDS FOR
 DENYING NEW ONES

To the office of the Juneau Tire Rationing Board has come the warn ing from headquarters in Washing ton, DC. that Persons guilty of abuse or negligence in the care of their tires may be denied certificates even though they are otherwise available"
 This warning applies to certifi- cates to be issued by the board for the purchase of new tires or tubes Parking on hillsides with the tires bulging over the curbs, lack of care in checking air excessive speeds and other factors can well result in early tire wear. Juneau residents are warned to take care of their tubes and tires now.
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MERRY-GO-RouND

American Legion insiders are of- fering bets that the next National Commander of the organization will be Roane Waring of Tennessee. If Waring is elected at the annual convention this year it will be the third time in a row that the king makers will be bumped. .. Come back of the Great Falls (Mont) News on a statement by Senator Burt Wheeler that he doesn't want a senator and two representatives from the State who will be Roose- welt rubber stamps: That's right What Wheeler wants is three rub Der stamps for Wheeler
 (Capyright, 1942, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Inc.)
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HOROSCOPE "The stars incline
 but do not compel"
THURSDAY. MAY T


 Until evening the planetary as l poets today are adverse. It is an unfavorable rule of the stars for persons in authority. The President and his cabinet may be severely criticized.
 HEART AND HOME: Women may find small disappointments ex- ceedingly irritating under this rule of the stars. This is an unlucky day for girls who seek employment or promotion. Men in authority may be exacting and undecided regard ing appointments with women who apply for jobs of any sort. This month is to bring to many homes unexpected emergencies as well as sudden losses of friends or relatives. spiritual power will be manifested by many mothers and wives
 BUSINESS AFFAIRS: Demon stration of the amazing possibilities of mass war production in the United States will have far-reach- ing effect upon the Axis and will prove of great aid toward victory However, there will be shipping losses and there may be serious set backs to succoring our Allies. Des- bite enemy efforts miracles of ef- ficiency will be wrought through countless channels.
 NATIONAL ISSUES: Many men past thirty will desire tC demon- etrate patriotism by procuring com missions in the Army or Navy. Con- eressmen and others who Wield in- fluence in Washington will be dis tracted from their usual work by armies of applicants for favors. i The seers who look into the future warn that there may be days in which it will be necessary for every man to fight desperately without ! thought of rank or station. Selfish ness must be finally eliminated in the war for democracy and liberty, they declare.
 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIR S: Mars. in the ascendant. has warned the United States of heavy aespon- abilities in the war which will increase through the Summer. Sev- ere crises are to be faced after victory is won by the United Nations and there is danger of an- other conflict in which the United States may be compelled to fight a former ally. The wisest diplonl acy is imperative as American dip lomats confer with representatives of the Axis powers of Europe.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of changes and perplexities. Decep tion in love and also in financial affairs is presaged for certain Tau rus natives.
 Children born on this day prob- ably will be emotional and sensi- tive. They should be safeguarded against imposition for they will be generous and trusting.
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Fair Employment
(New York Times)

(New York Times
 Ten industrial concerns, working on Government contracts for materials to be used in this war for democracy, nave been ordered by the Presidents Committee on Fair Employment to revoke all dis crinatory orders submitted to employment agencies and desst from submitting any further discrimina- tory specifications to any employment agency" In painer terms these companies must not choose, re- ject or promote workers because Of their race or religion.
 The issue is precisely the same as that raised by he enlistment policies of the Navy and, to lesser degree those of the Army. If truly believe in the cause for which we say we are fighting we cannot recognize classes among citizens That is Hitlers way, not ours. The industries, the Navy and the Army must obviously maintain their efficiency by rejecting individuals who diseased, mentally n- competent criminal, subversive otherwise unfit for the jobs for which they apply They must not, and legally cannot reject otherwise qualified app- cants on the ground of race creed or color We need all the qualified workers and fighters we can get. We cannot reach top efficiency unless we do get them We cannot be true to our own cause, or sus- tain morale of millions of loyal citizens unless we judge them by their individual qualities, and noth ing else
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This Fight Must Go On
Philadelphia Record)

Physicians know that cancer can be cured II treatment is begun early enough
 But this fact does little good unless the public realizes it and acts that knowledge
 To bring this knowledge before the people, and thus cut down deaths from cancer, is the work Of the Women's Field Army of the American Society for the Control of Cancer. With the slogan Conquer fear, delay and ignorance, the Womens Field Army distributes literature and educational films through out the year
 The field army is now conducting its 1942 en- rohnent campaign, with goal of 90000 members in Pennsylvania and 10000 in Philadelphia The drive should find immediate and widespread support.
 President Roosevelt in his proclamation opening the annual drive declared "a costly drain upon national strength and morale
 The fight against cancer must go on.
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FRIDAY MAY 8

Adverse aspects rule today which should be a time for serious plan ming after pauses for careful re- view of recent experiences. Errors of judgment may be apprehended under this planetary government which reveals. individual as well as national weaknesses.
 HEART AND HOME: Women are under fairly favorable direction today when there may be reasons for them to exercise their talent for kindly deeds. Bad news of wide significance is prognosticated Labor comes under evil omens that seem to presage a critical development in war preparations. Womens parti- cipation in tasks formerly monop- olized by men may bring about ser ious dissatisfaction in certain quarters.
 BUSINESS AFFAIRS: Industry will be hampered by labor misun- derstandings. There is sign in- dicating subversive influences that will permeate various unions and will be encouraged by certain self lsh interests. Production will con- tinue at high level and money will be in plentiful circulation. This is rule of the stars stimulating to expansion of factories and increased conversion to war plants.
 NATIONAL ISSUES: Alien prob lems on the Pacific Coast will ex- tnd their influence to parts of the country previously untouched by concern regarding the Japanese menace. Repeated reminders that we are at war will fail to speed the solution of difficult angles in the perplexities attending compulsory migrations. There is a sign read as warning of a terrible explosion due to sabotage for which our enemies are responsible. Internal perils will be numerous.
 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: Indias importance in relation to the future policies of Hitler will be each week strongly accentuated. The last quarter of this year is to be marked by decisive events. Jupi- ter. stationary in the tenth house |of Mahatma Gandhi, is believed to Ipresage success in the long, fight
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six pairs per capita. Popular General Malin Craig, former Chief of Staff, works 10 to 12 hours daily at the War Department as head cf several known, but very inl- portant, service boards. Craig was retired when war broke out, but i'm mediately asked for and was put on active duty. The rubber shortage is hitting Army raincoats Under new specifications these raincoats will be made with a great ly reduced rubber content, saving many thousands of pounds of rub Der.
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Davison, Hoover's Assistant Secre- tary of War and a staunch Re- publican campaigner, it was blocked. Whether Trubee Davison personal ly stopped it is not known. But there is no question that someone in his office did
 Roosevelt appointed Republican Davison to an important person. nel job in the Air Corps, so that his office has to pass on promo tions. And there Elliott's promo ton rested, until finally regular army officers blasted it out.
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MODERN ETIQUETTE 'y poRpprA LEE

first the dining table where are alternately?
 should regular whether o
 When having personal stationery printed should the return address placed the front of the envelope the flap? A. should the flap, although is omitted entirely envelopes used for formal purposes.
 calling a friend ill., and not permitted seeh S right a message
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for independence Extended self government is foretold as beneficial to the vast population of India which is composed of so many varied peoples.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of rather un- usual experiences in which it is wise to avoid nasty actions or sud- den changes.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be charming in person. ality and possessed of unusual tal- ents. Disappointments in love af- fairs are indicated for girls.
 Copyright. l942).
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Daily Lessons in English v v L. GORDON

WORDS OFTEN MIsUsED: Do not This is another picture Say, THAN what saw
 MISPRONOUNCED: Impetus Pronounce impetus, as in nstressed first syllable.
 OFTEN N1ISSPE1LED Sirup R. Stirrp; two Rs.
 prelude preamble foreword ntroduc tion
 Use three times and it yours. Let us vocabulary word each Todays word the not comprehend the question:
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MODEST DIPLOMAT

Adolph Berle, nimble-tongued As sistant Secretary of State, observed mysteriously to several press friends:
 Have you got your eye on the presidential candidate for 1944?"
 Who's that?" asked the newSmen.
 Tt will be the next governor Of New York replied Berle. Then, after a pause, he added, You know, some have suggested me-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-07
WAR FLASHES

The Army soon will pass the 500 mark on generals. There are now over 480 general officers on active duty Along with a lot of other things, women are going to have to do with fewer stockings from now on. Last year U. s. hosiery makers produced 12 pairs of silk and nylon stockings for ev- cry American woman This year production is estimated at about
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY


 MAY ' Mrs. w. w. Council Roberta Dooley Irene Flakne William Paul Ernest Holm Walter Bindseil Raymond Fuller Crystal Richmond Felix D. Sinclair Mrs. R. T. Singleton Mary T. Campbell
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LOOK and LEARN %Sy c. GORDON

| What word has the opposite meaning of "concave'? 2. Who Aphrodite? 3. From what is pepsin prepared? 4. Which is heavier gold lead? How old is the nursery rhyme, Three Blind Mice?
 ANSWERS: 1. Convex. 2. Greek goddess of love and beauty 3. From the stomachs Of pigs sheep or calves. 4. Gold. 5. More than 300 years old.
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NOTICE

Walter Bathe wishes to announce to his friends and patrons that he is now associated with the Sports man Barber Shop on Seward St.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-07

The War Production Board has decreed that for the war dresses can shorter and shorter or tighter and tighter but neither longer nor fuller than those noW worn.
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MRS. PRIMAvERA
 LEAVES FOR SOUTH

Mrs. James Primavera left this morning for the south where she will remain for about six weeks, visiting friends and relatives in &c., Iattle and Portland.
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bitter personal vendetta against Murray.
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Washington Merry Go-Round

tContinued from Page one)
Evening star., 1942-05-05

10 PER CENT PENALTY is pre-
Scribed for those delinquent
in paying water bills. -
Page AS,
SCHOOL BUDGET is reduced to.
correspond to wartime needs
and conditions. Page AS
SOUTH CAPITOL STREET
BRIDGE construction project
is approved. Page AS
80 GALLINGER EMPLOYEES said
to have contracted tuberculo-7
sis since 1885. Page AS.
% MORE employees recon-
mended to get more effective
income tax law enforcement. -
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SAVING OF $198,263 in rents
seen from activities of District
Rent Commission. Page AS
RESTORATION OF RELIEF
CEILINGS" provided; assistc
ant welfare director to be,
dropped. Page AS
FIRE INSURANCE "GOUGING"
of D. c. property owner is
charged by Stefan. Page AS
LIQUOR DISPENSARY system
for D. c. opposed on idea it
would cause bootlegging.
Page AS.
Evening star., 1942-05-05
German in u. :. Army
Denied Citizenship
Pending F. B. |. Probe
D. c. Judge Demands
Full Investigation
Before Acting in Case

A 27-year-old native of Ger
many, Gunther KesSler, in the
uniform Of the United States
Army, today sought American
citizenship in District Court, but
Justice Matthew F. Mcclure, on
learning that he had not entered
the United States until 1887, re-
fused to admit him, pending an
investigation by the F. B. I. and
other governmental agencies
concerned.
Today's naturalization hearing
was the first since war was declared
at which citizens of Italy and Ger
many were given their final citi-
zenShip papers.
THE present government of Ger
many is so unscrupulous that it
would not be beyond them to send
people here especially to enter the
armed forces of the United States -
asserted Justice Mcclure.
Any one entering the United
States since Hitler came to power
will receive special investigation,
Justice MCGUIRE said. The jurist, a
Navy veteran of World War I, re-
called that when he was Assistant
Attorney General he had aided in
setting up the special investigation
service in the Justice Department.
Justice MCGUIRE was informed
that the case of Pvt. Kessler was not
referred to this unit or even to the
F. B. 1. and he directed that the
immigration Service and other ag-
encies concerned make a close. check
on such cases.
When his case was called. Pvt.
(See KESSI ,EP pace AAN
Evening star., 1942-05-05
Stefan Louds Star
For School Physical
Fitness Campaign

Representative Stefan of Ne
braska, ranking Republican on
the subcommittee which drafted
the District appropriation bill,
today arose in the House to
commend The Star for its "ef-
( fective' campaign to -inauguratel
physical and health programs"
in the District schools.
He also praised the coop
erative attitude shown by the
Commissioners, DR.. Frank. w.
B Ballou, superintendent of
schools, and other officials par
ticularly concerned with phys
ical training.
Mr.. Stefan reiterated that the
committee expects this program
to become a model for schools
throughout the country.
Evening star., 1942-05-05
Moscow Reports Taking
Initiative in Several Areas

Moscow. May S P)-Red Army
troops were officially declared to-
day to have "waged offensive battles
on several sectors of the front and
improved their positions" yesterday
and the implication was that the
Russians had seized the initiative to
break the relative stalemate of a
muddy spring.
The Soviet Information Bureau
announced the widespread action
against the Germans after a month
in which it's communiQues were
prefaced by such reports as: There
were no substantial changes"
The midday communique reverted
to this phraseology to describe the
overnight situation on the long
front.
It said Russian forces repulsed an
enemy infantry battalion which
attacked on q central sector; that
(See RUSSIA, Page A-40