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The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-08
JAP CAPITAL
 IN THAILAND
 I5 BOMBED
All British Planes Are Safe After Blasting Enemy
 Military 0bjettives

ABINGDON, Burma, Jan. 8.-The RAF today left large fires blazing amid military objectives in Bang kok, capital of Japanese occupied Thailand in the first British coun- terblow in the rising fury of the air war over the storied road to Mandalay.
 Flames were visible for miles as the RAF returned from the att tack, which the British announce ment said was made last night and indicated was ill retaliation for re- peated Japanese attacks on Ran goon.
 All British planes were said to have returned safely However, a Bangkok dispatch broadcast on the Berlin radio, which placed the att tack at 4:15 o'clock, local time Thursday said two British planes crashed in residential districts.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-08
B BRITISH
 FALL BACK
 IN MALAYA
Officially Announce With- drawaI Because of
 Jap Penetration

SINGAPORE, Jan. 8.-The Brit ish acknowledged tonight they have withdrawn from Perak Province on the west coast of Malaga, falling back under heavy Japanese pres sure to a new line in Northern Se- langor Province to guard Kuala Lumpur, capital city of the Fed erated Malay States and second city of British Malaga.
 The com munique which an- nounced the withdrawal said it was made necessary by Japanese pene- tration of the lower Perak defense line, and added:
 We suffered some losses of guns and transports"
 The new defense line runs south of the Slim River, a tributary of the Bernam River dividing Perak Selangor Province. The Slim River is 50 miles north of Kuala Lumpur and 290 miles north of Singapore.
 Even this communique indicated the British might be imperiled by Japanese forces which infiltrated earlier down the coast to the Kua- la Selangor area, 35 miles nortn- west of Kuala LurnpuT.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-08
Large Scale General AS sauIt Expected by
 Gen. MaeArfhur DETERMINATION IS
 AT HIGHEST PITCH Invaders Shaken Off Both Bombing, Aerid Ma
 chine Cunning

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8. - The War Department today said the defenders of the Philippines are bracing themselves for a large scale general attack by the Jap anese invaders.
 Gen. Douglas MacArthur, per- sonally directing the fighting men drawn together north and west of Manila, reported the morale and determination of both American and Filipino troops is high ana declared:
 They continue their resistance with skill and courage"
 The War Department said there was fighting "of varying intensity on all sections of the Luzon Front, but lack of enemy bombing and aerial machine gunning recently indicated the Japanese probably are drawing up their strength for a vital blow.
 Assistant Secretary of War John McCloy told reporters American losses in the Philippines have nos been "unduly heavy
 Macarthur reported Japanese losses so far have been far higher
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-08
RATE INCREASE APPLIES ONLY
 TO ALASKA LINE
Company Must Make Re- port on Actual Operation
 Costs 10 Commission

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8-The U. s. Maritime Commission has ap- proved a AS per cent surcharge on passenger and freight traffic hand led by the Alaska Steamship Comp any, effective immediately.
 The commission said permission to make the increase carried the proviso that the company must re- port to the commission actual op- eration expenses periodically. The surcharge, the commission said, covered only increased war expenses of operation, such as war risk in surance, crew bonus and increased length of voyages, due to war con- diticns
 The commission said the order applied only to the Alaska Steam ship Company and that any other companies seeking increased rates must file applications for permis- sion to make them
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-08
Mine pIanter Sinks; Eight
 Civilians Die
Army Vessel, Sent to Aid Other Craft in Heavy
 Seas, Springs Leak

PORTSMOUTH, N. H.. Jan. B. Army officials at Fort Constitution said today eight men were drowned in the Atlantic, 20 miles off the Isle of Shoals when the 98-foot mine planter Arnold sunk while being lowed into port.
 All the victims were believed to be civilians. The Arnold yesterday was dispatched to the assistance of another mine planter, which 1t started towing to shore. Later the Arnold met two smaller craft and began towing them, too.
 Then suddenly the Arnold sprung leak while the vessels were pounded by heavy seas. The only survivor of the sinking was the Arnold's master. Capt. William Chasteen, who was pulled from the water after his boat went under.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-08
50LD|ER,B0Y
 DIE IN FIRE
 |NkET(H|kAN
Eight -Yedr-0ld Boy and WouId-Be Rescuer Per-
 ish in Flaming House

KETCHIKAN. Alaska Jan. = Private Charles Stewart. 2l, Los Angeles. died in an early morning fire today while attempts to res- cue Robert Posse, 8 son of Bernard Posse of Seattle and Mrs. George Houtz of Ketchikan.
 The boy later was found dead on the floor Of his charred bedroom.
 The boys grandfather. William Muller, was hospitalized with burn ed hands and feet suffered as he struggled through the smoke and flame filled rooms searchings for the boy, who fell to the floor from his bed.
 The fire apparently started in a flooded oil furnace fed by seven barrel tank. The oil flood ham, pered the firemens efforts to save the boy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-08
President
 Promotes
 2Genera|s

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8.-Presi- dent Roosevelt today nominated Major-G Generals Brett and Embick to promotion as Lisutenant-Gen- erals.
 Brett is former Army air corps chief and was .recently named deputy supreme commander of all the united nations forces in the southwest Pacific theater of war. Embick is war plans expert.
 The President also nominated Laurence Steighardt, now Ambas- sador to Russia, as Ambassador 10 Turkey, succeeding J. V. A. Me- Murray. Both are now in the Unit ed States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-08
SAND STORMS AID AXIS IN
 NEW RETREAT
British, 600 Miles from Starting Point of LibYd
 Drive, Pursue Enemy
(BY ASSOCIATED PREss)

Hitler's tattered North African armies today started a new re- treat, west bound on the road to Tripoli, while the British announced that spearheads of the British armies now are operating 600 miles from the starting point of the drive into Libya.
 A bulletin from British head quarters said Axis forces which failed to give battle at Agedabia, 90 miles south of Bengasi, were falling back under cover of binding sand storm.
 The communique said British mo- bile columns are in pursuit, slash ing the Axis Hanks and rear.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-08
King g(aroIto 5ef Up Govt.
 In Exile Here
Denies that He Abdildted Throne-Wi|I Form Free
 Rumdnid" Regime

MEXICO CITY. Jan. 8.-Exiled King Carol, denying he ever abdi- cated the Rumanian throne, an- nounced here today that he has placed himself as head of free Rumania' and will soon go to the United States to establish contact with Free Rumania Committee and form a government in exile, with himself as regent of the Kingdom of Rumania.'
 King Carol said he planned to take his faithful Royal Chamber lain along but did not mention Madam Mazda Lupescu.i
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-08
HeintzIeman Is
 Portland Bound

E. F Heintzleman, regional for ester with the Forest Service, left here by Pan American Airways this morning, headed for Portland, where he will confer with officials from Washington, D. C., and also with other Forest Service officers in the Pacific Northwest regarding forestry problems as they relate to the use of national forests for defense purposes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-08
Claim Was Settled
 Outside of Court

The $5,400 settlement by the Stems Spokane Company of dam age claims filed by Lillian Carlson, whose husband was blast victim at the Sitka naval air base, was made out of court yesterday, and was not court judgment as pre- viously reported, it was declared today.
 Court action yesterday was mere ly a dismissal of the case in recog- milton of the out-of-court settle ment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-08
By JACK sTINNETT

WASHINGTON. Jan. 8. - The bombs that fell on Pearl Harbor blasted into new intensity the war on another battle field-the propa- ganda war in Latin America.
 No sooner had echoes of the first guns at Honolulu reached the Axis nations than they uncorked an ether campaign directed at South America. With lies and dis tortions, they tried feverishly to weaken the bonds that bind the nations of the western hemis- phere.
 They hammered away constantly on the claim that in one blow Ja- pan had made shambles of our Pacific fleet and so weakened our hold on the western sea that it
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-08
Official Statement Issued by Thirteenth Naval
 District in Seattle U. ;. AND CANADIAN
 pATR0LS ON DUTY
0ffshore Surface Graf, Also Aircraft Mdin-
 faining Vigilance

SEATTLE, Jan 8.-Indication of at least temporary subsi- dence of the submarine menace off the Pacific Coast was seen today in an official 18th Naval District statement which point cd out, however, that Alneri- can and Canadian patrols will remain vigilant and active.
 The merchant vessel traffic at this time is being returned to normal, the statement said, after ia rather ineffective
 submarine campaign off the
 Pacific Coast by enemy under
 sea craft in Puget Sound
 areas, British Columbia waters
 and off the Columbia River.
 "A patrol inshore and off,
 shore by surface craft and air.
 craft was and is being main-
 tained by the Navy"
 The presence or enemy surface craft in the vicinity of the Aleu- tian Islands on December 3l was indicated and merchant vessels in Alaska waters were previously warned to go to the nearest ports December 29, due to the suspected presence of Japanese vessels"
 The statement said civilian re- ports that bodies of Japanese fliers were washed up on the Oregon coast proved unfounded.
 Enemy Radio Stations
 The statement also disclosed that the Federal Communications Com has reported the possibil- Ity that unknown radio stations are messages to the enemy and that a strict monitor system is being maintained in Alaska and the United States.
 The location of such possible stations is being withheld from publication" the statement added.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-08
Che
 &'44eQ N adhst&As'' < meo&e

WASHINGTON = Many sage re- marks still are being quoted in the wake of Winston Churchill, and one of the most significant was made to friends in regard to future allied strategy against Japan.
 Asked what the United States and Britain could do to check Jap an, Churchill replied
 "The Japanese have been eating all over the table. They have big appetites and for the time being there may be nothing much we can do about it. But sooner or later we shall turn over the table,"
 This strategy of turning over the table, in other words directing a move at the main islands of Japan themselves, is something which has always bee min the books of the War Plans experts.
 However, the American public may have to reorganize itself to more discouraging news from the south Pacific before Allied strength reaches a point where the table can be turned.
 General MacArthur's situation in the Philippines has been compared with that of Aguinaldo, the Filipino guerilla leader, who kept American forces at bay for two years after the Spanish American war. It had been hoped that Macarthur, ike Aguinaldo, could fight in the Phil ippine jungles for an equal period
 However, Aguinaldo never had to cope with the airplane, and Mac Arthur does. Airplanes can search every inch of Philippine jungle; and in addition, MacArthur's muni- tions will not hold out forever.
 The situation of Corregidor, is- land fortress at the mouth of Man. ila HarbOr, is better. but even so Il is not half as good as the Army's original expectation that it coulc hold out for a year or so. For ap- parently, the ground-minded gen. erals of the War Department die not do very much about protecting
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-08
Al H0STAk E
 CALLED TO DUTY

SEATTLE, Jan. 8. - Al Hostak, former contender for the middle weight championship. has been mo- tified to report for active duty with the Army.
 T want action and lots of it." was Hostak's only comment.
 He will report for duty January Is. M
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-08
Air Baffle for Lafin
 America, Diretiedai
 US, .,byAxisNaiions

would only be matter Of days until we were driven out entirely.
 The Federal Communications Commission, with its 24-hour-a-day system of monitoring foreign radio broadcasts, had for months been translating and analyzing more than 100000 words daily from Eu- rope, Africa and the Orient. The number of words fluctuated sever al hundred thousand on few pre- vious occasions but this time 1t rose to around a million words.
 All of this didn't catch the
 United States mapping on it's
 own propaganda front. The Of-
 flee of the CoOrdinator of In-
 (CoptipiIod m PaOs Fiypl
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-08
REDS NEAR DEFEN5ES
 OF NAzIS
Russians Reldpture Town 40 Miles from Winter
 Lines of Germans
PhOnephofOs

MOSCOW, Jan. 8-Russians to- day announced the recapture of Meshohovsk. only 40 miles short of Vyazmabryansk and the German winter defense line.
 The Reds also said that five companies of Germans have been annihilated on the southwestern front. They reported the capture of the city represented an advance of 120 miles in their counter offensive.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-08
MORE GOOD NEWS

MOSCOW, Jan. 8.-Late this afternoon more good news came from the front with the official statement the Red Army vii prob ably capture Vyaznabryansk during the night. The Goldman defense line is estimated to have depth of four and one-half miles, includ- ing a system of camouflaged dug outs, heated by stoves and covered by six or seven tiers of logs.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-08
Gov. 6ruening
 Flies 10 Siika

Gov. Ernest Gruening left Ju- neau this morning to fly to Sitka
 Purpose of the Governors trip was not revealed but it was be- lieved he would return here tomor- row.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-08
vUKovICHEs SAIL SOUTH

MT. and Mrs. Steve Vukovich are passengers from Jun- eau to Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-08

BUY DEFENSE STAMPS
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BUY DEFENSE BONDS
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-18
American League
Gastineau Channel League

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That on July 28, 1922, in the Com missioner's Court for Juneau Pre- cinct, at Juneau, Alaska, Jetta H. Gray was appointed administrative of the estate of MICHAEL WIERz- BOLOWICZ, also known as Mike Vincent, deceased.
 All persons having claims against said estate are required to present them, with verified vouchers as re- quired by law, to said administra- trix at the office of her attorney Howard D. Stabler. Shattuck Build ing, Juneau, Alaska, within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice.
 -JETTA H. GRAY,
 Administratrix Date of first publication July 28. Date of last publication Aug. Is. July 28-Aug. 4-11-18.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-18
 I55WAMpED
 IN AMERICAN
JudniCh Homers in Ninth with Two on for St.
 Louis Win
(Ry Associated Press)

St. Louis clubbed two Cleveland pitchers for II hits, including Jud- nich's two-run homer in the ninth to triumph in their series finale in the American League yesterday.
 In the only other American League contest, Charley Ruffing blanked Philadelphia on eight hits while New York pounded out a smashing Is rups off 10 hits.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-18

= CLERK K-STENOGRA- PIER, SALARY Sl55.Oo. MUST HAVE THREE YEARS EXPER- FENCE WITHIN PAST SEVEN YEARS, MUST BE ABLE TO TAKE CITATION. ALSO CLERK K-TYPIST, SALARY $40, SHORTHAND NOT REQUIRED. APPLY ROOM 206, THEREFOR IAL BUILDING.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-18
CHURCH GROUP TO
 HAVE SEWING MEET

The afternoon sewing meeting of the Women's Society of Chris tian Service of the Methodist Church will be held at l o'clock this Wednesday in the home of Mrs. LeRoy West, 4l9 West Twelfth Street.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-18

WANTED TO BUY-Used frigidaire or used ice box in good condi- ton, daveno or studio couch, 2 new or used toilets, complete. Rm. 312 Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-18

AIRMAIL ENVELOPES, showing Eir route from Seattle to Nome. on sale at J. B. Burford & O. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-18

WANTED = 2nd hand typewriter, good condition. Phone 494 after 4:30 p. m.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-18

NICELY Furnished steam heated apartment, 3 rooms and bath, private washroom. Phone 452.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-18

Eating habits in Switzerland are veering away from the luxurious toward the frugal due to shortages of certain foodstus-s
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-18

JANITOR, experienced preferred.
 Apply Capitol Theatre.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-18
5T. LOUIS IS |SNEAk|NC UP ON BROOKLYN
Beats Cincinnati When Johnny Hopp Triples
 in Seventh
(By Associated Press)

In the National League yester- day. St. Louis chopped another half-game off idle Brooklyn's league lead, taking Cincinnati when Johnny Hopp tripled in the seventh inning to score two runs. Babe Barna cracked out a single with the bases loaded to give New York a necessary decision over the Boston Braves in the only other National League game.
 GAMES MONDAY
 National League Boston 2; New York 3. Cincinnati 2; St. Louis 5.
 @aeAN
 American League New York 15 Philadelphia 0. St. Louis 5; Cleveland 2.
 Pacific Coast League There were no games played In the Pacific Coast League Monday as the teams were travelling to open today on the schedule for this week.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-18
WANTED

WANTED Furniture and rugs for a 4-room house. Write Empire. CBA 1451.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-18
MISCELLANEOUS

Will the lady who p.cked up a ladies Hampden wrist watch set with 6 diamonds, please return it to Nance's Store for a reward. It was found at 7:30 in the eve ming of July 30th in front of the Triangle Cleaners.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-18

GUARANTEED Realistic Perma- nent, s5.so. Paper Curb, q up Lola Beauty Shop. Phone 20l. 3ls Decker Way.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-18

FIVE CENTS each. paid for used
 gunny sacks at Coal Bunkers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-18

TURN your old gold Into value, cash or trade at Nugget Shop.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-18

LOST-Ladies Waltham gold lapel watch. Initialed J. R. s. in case. Return to Gastineau Hotel. Re- ward.
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soNOTONE

hearing aids for the hard of hea-- ing. Audiometer readings. Dr. Rat Lillian Carlson, Blomgren Bldg.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-18

LOST-Pair of child's glasses, gold rim, between 9th and East Street. Inform Green 472 if found.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-18
sONoroNE

hearing aids for the hard of hear ing. Audiometer readings. pr. Rae Lillian Carlson, Blomgren Bldg Phone 636.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-18
LOST and FOUND

picked up at 2Oth Century Theatre Saturday night. Please phone 21.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-08-18

TOR RENT-Apartments. inquire at office goth Century Bldg.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-07-17
ALL RENTS FROZEN AS OF
APRIL 1st, 1911

Maximum rent regulations in
Cecil county, as well as other parts
of Maryland, were announced last
week. In short rents cannot exceed
what was charged on April 1, 1941.
A letter received from the Office of
Price Administration, Rent Divi-
sion says: 1--WE expect registration
for Cecil county, to take place in
Elkton, on or about July 18th, and
will continue until August 18th.
This means that all persons who
own and rent property must regis
ter on or before August 18th, next.
We have number of copies of
circular, entitled what Federal
Rent Control Means, also several
copies of Maximum Rent Regula-
titons "a, which we will be glad to
give to anyone interested in same.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-07-17
PILOT

Miss Gertrude Watts spent sew
eral days last week visiting friends
around Pilot.
Mrs. Grover Roy and daughter
of Cape May, N. J., spent the week
end with her sister Mrs. Claire Nc
Cullough.
Mrs. Margaret Eckman and
daughter Catherine, enjoyed visit
with Mrs. Paul Michigan Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph James and
son Frank, Jennersville, Pa, spent
Sunday with the Fred James.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wiley Graphical of
Baltimore, and Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Hathaway we're guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. B. Trimble Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Brown re-
ceived word from their son Kenneth
Saturday that he had arrived in
Northern Ireland. having sailed
from New York. June srd.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-07-17
COLORA

Mrs. Efiie Roberts, of Sunbury,
Ohio, visited her sister Mrs. Chas.
Brown and family here during the
past week. Mrs. Roberts also visited
relatives at Darlington, Md, and
Liberty Grove.
Miss Charlotte Ewing of Elm
hurst, DEL, and Mrs. Kenneth King
of Aberdeen, week-ended with Mrs.
Kings parents Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
uel Ewing.
Miss Marjorie Murphy and Miss
Virginia Smithson of Havre de
Grace, enjoyed a vacation together
Mrs. Harry Murphy has returned
to her home here after visiting in
Philada.
Mrs. w. N. Wilson was visitor
in Philada. over the weekend.
Miss Ruth Murphy, R. NJ, York,
Pa, Hospital, is having vacation
at her home here.
Joseph Virgins and family of
Elk Mills were callers at the home
of his parents Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Virgins.
Mr.. Alpheus Pierce is quite poorly
at his home near Mt Pleasant.
Miss Mary Brumfield of Rising
Sun, will entertain the meeting of
the Ladies Missionary Society of
West Nottingham church this Thurs
day afternoon.
James Foote and family have
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-07-17
CECIL REPORTS 8 TICK FEVER
CASES so FAR

DR.. John COLLISION, health officer
for Cecil County, reports thus far
this summer three cases of Rocky
Mountain spotted fever, spread by
ticks, have been reported to this
office. One of the cases was con-
tracted before the person came to
this county.
A number of persons have been
given vaccine against the fever, in
GLIDING guards at both munition
plants and the personnel at chill
dren's camps located in the county.
DR.. COLLISION reports that since the
supply of serum is limited it can be
given only to persons in areas where
cases have been found.
DR.. COLLISION urged parents to ex-
anime their children nightly for
ticka