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Evening star., 1942-01-22
Government Growth

raised by Budget Director Smiths
statement that $4,000 more Govern
ment workers will be hired here this
year, and that this means 250,O00
new residents in the Metropolitan
Area.
The first thought that occurs is
just how many employees it is pro-
posed to evacuate to offset the pre-
dicted influx and what agencies
would figure in this decentralization
program. The Civil Service Com
mission personnel report for Octo-
berthe last available-showS a
total of $4,000 employees, of which
122, 500 were in the White House and
the ten departments and 1880 in
thirty-seven independent agencies.
It is plain therefore that to make
room for any appreciable number of
the new employees by decentralization
not only would entail tremendous
inroads in the departments, but the
transfer in their entirety of many Of
the independent groups. At the best,
the wisdom of this course Is open to
question, but the situation is further
complicated by the fact that more
than 40 per cent of the departmental
force Is in the War and Navy De-
partments, which hardly could be
disturbed. That naturally would
make it necessary to draw more
heavily on the other establishments.
Another serious question concerns
the provision to be made for the
population increase that inevitably
will accompany such a huge expan-
sion of the Federal force even though
1t Is preceded by extensive decen-
tralization. Simply because certain
number of employees are sent away
from Washington, it does not follow
that housing accommodations and
other facilities would be available
Immediately for like number Of
new arrivals and their families. In
fact, it is more than likely that if
mass exodus of employees were Or
dered, there would be thousands Of
cases where only the head of the
household would go, leaving family
behind. AS Mr.. Smith pictures con-
ditions, however, the saturation point
for public services already has been
reached, so something must be done.
Under the circumstances, it is evil
dent that the Budget Bureau data
which were furnished to the news
papers to show the prospective plight
of Washington and it's environs
should be amplified to clear up the
points that now are obscure, and
then laid before Congress for what
ever action is necessary.
More light is called for also on the
reason for such tremendous ex-
pansion of personnel, which threat
ems to require more Office construc-
tion. Since the emergency enlarge
ment OF the Government force was
started in June, 1910, approximately
$4,000 employees have been added to
the rolls here, and employment now
is nearly twice that of the peak of
the First World War. The principal
increase has been in War and Navy
Departments, but virtually all agen-
cies have undergone some growth. It
is extremely doubtful if this has been
justified in every instance, and be-
fore a recruiting program of the size
envisioned by Mr.. Smith is under
taken, it should be demonstrated
beyond question where the additions
definitely are needed.
Evening star., 1942-01-22
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address of
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permissible. The Star reserves
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q UietD to condensation.
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Praises Courtesy
ne Nntnr~an

Praises Courtesy
OF Motorman.
TO the Editor Of The Star:
Iwant to take this means Of thanking
the Capital Transit Co. for giving the
people who ride the Thirteenth and D
street Tine such . friendly and courte-
ous rAotofmau, the ons who wears badgo
Evening star., 1942-01-22

No. 1860. He also Is on the Lincoln Park
and Mount Pleasant cars.
have been In a great many cities and
have had quite bit of experience in
dealing with the public. being connected
for several years with three street rail-
way companies and bus lines In Southern
Indiana, and I certainly know the value
of good men to a company.
MRS. LULU BENNETT.
Wants Ireland to Join
In the Fight Of Fights.
To the Editor Of The Star:
With Britain and her navy (and now
our Navy, also) shielding Ireland on all
sides, Irelands "sit-down strike" against
lending even her sea bases in the critical
battle Of the Atlantic makes it clear
to all that Ireland remains today, as
through the centuries, England's thorn
In the side, England's problem child
forgetting nothing, learning nothing.
1t is because we true friends OF ireland
want Ireland to get over her adolescent,
self-pitying attitude and prove worthy
of her geographical position beside the
tight little isle" of royal courage, that
we urge that Ireland prove her right
to the title of "the fighting Irish right
now, while the fight of all history is
going on in full fury.
BOILING SOMERVILLE.
Appeals for Popular RENE mbrance
OF Miss Lombard's Companions.
To the Editor Of The Star:
From the night of January 16, when
an airliner crashed into Nevada noun
tain and took toll Of 20 lives, we have
been well informed of the horrible trag-
edy through the press and by radio.
But must say that 1t seems that with
few exceptions there have been too
many headlines and too many long talks
by some Of the radio commentators on
the death Of just one person who lost
her life on the plane and not enough
about 81 others who also were killed.
We never should forget to pay tribute
to the Army flyers and the pilots of the
plane who also died.
OF course, there is no one who knew
Carole Lombard who does not have the
deepest feeling of regret over her death,
but I am sure that Miss Lombard, being
the great trouper she was, would want
1t said Of her that she died with the
brave Army flyers, the gallant crew of
the plane, her mother-al serving their
country together and all remembered
BY the people together.
WALTER NJ HAYWOOD.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-20

tenn, except a local board. can grant deferment even to an individual and that no group or class exemptions can be made except by Congress"
 Memorandums issued by his office, General Hershey said. merely advise State HdQrs. and. through them, To- cal boards of findings and views ot those National Gown. departments and other agencies which have dir ection and supervision over the Ma tion's war effort. The sole objective, he declared. is to facilitate eoOrdin- ation of local with national action. They are not mandatory in any sense Of the word. he asserted, and could not be so under the law.
 Any other registrant seeking de- ferement from military service, he asserted, must apply for it through his local board. Also 10 deferment because of occupation can be made for longer than six months, when it must be reviewed. and each local board is charged with the duty of keeping constant scrutiny Of each registrant Il has deferred and of re- classifying him at any time the req son for his deferment ceases to ex- ist"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-20
ICKES SAYS NEW ROAD TO BE FINISHED
 WITHIN ONE YEAR

WASHINGTON. D. (. - Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes said this week that present plans call for completion of the highway 10 Alas ka within one year.
 Ickes. in whose department the administration of Alaska falls said the road will be protected from the sea by Alpine country unpassable for airplanes al least 50 per cent of the time due to coastal logs and storms ''
 Along this route. he said. trucks and tanks could move easily and quickly. providing a continuous life line between the states and Alaska
 Saying it is his conviction the highway is "one Of the most i'm portant Of all the things waiting to be done. Ickes declared it must be constructed in a hurry. He said army engineers are now surveying the route and that heavy equipment for construction will be moved in while the ground is still frozen so that progress will not be delayed unduly by the spring thaw. He said the road will run approximately 500 miles from Washington state to Fair banks. Previous reports all have said the road will not run from Washington state, but from Edmon- ton, Alberta.)
 He estimated the cost at from 25 to 50 million.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-20
DETERRENT UP TO LOCAL BOARD
 OR CONGRESS-

Emphasizing that no group or class deferment from military ser vice can be made except by Con sress, Brig. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey. Director Of Selective Service, told a press conference that three basic facts must be kept in mind in in terpretating any statement concern ing the operation Of Seleetive Ser vice
 These, he said. are.
 l. No group or class exemption. or deferment, can be made in addi- ton to those exemptions specifically stated in the Act
 2. 4 deferment because of oecupa- ton can be granted only to an in diFidual by his own local board and all deferments are provisional. sub ject to withdrawal, and given only to serve the National interest-not the registrant's interest
 3. Three things must be proven by an individual seeking deferment by his local boards la) That the par Jieular business, industry. or pro fession in which he is engaged is necessary in the War Production Program or for national health. safety or interest. (bJ that the work he. personally, is doing is essential to its fuEctioning. and (e) that there Is no supply from which a re- placement can be secured.
 A particular fact to keep in mind when interpretating any mem orandum concerning deferments is sued by National SelectiYe Service Headquarters, or any announcements by other agencies, group spokesmen, or individuals, the General said, ais that neither the Director nor any one else in the Selective Service Sys-
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-20
Used TYPewriteFs
 Put 0a RatioRing
 List For April 13

Rauoning of used typewritars and only used. has been ordered by the Office of Price Administra- ton effective March I3, according to information to the WrangelI Ra- lioning Board from Acting Gov. E. |. Bartlett. The plan is not effective in Alaska until April 13. It's gener- al provisions are as follows.
 tA1 Effective immediately type writers may be rented to all per sons provided that all typewriters rented shall be returned to dealer when OPA so orders.
 lB1 Effective immediately used typewriters may be purchased or re- eeived by dealers in typewriters. typewriter repairers or recondition- CTS and certain other technical cat egories coming into possession of q used machine by inheritance or ju- aicial process.
 tC) Commencing April 13. in eX- change for certified applications and upon approval of local rationiug boards typewriters may be delivered to prime contractors with the gov ernment for construction Of military or naval eantonment. shipyard or air base and the persons operating eer- tain plants, factories or shipyard. U per cent Of whose billings con- slst of certain critical war materials.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-20
ELKS NOTES
B.P. 0. E. No. 1885


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 J. Dar Smith was elected Exalted Ruler of Wrangell Lodge No. 1595 al the annual election held Wednes- aay night He will succeed Leo Os- terman, who becomes a PER Oh April l when the new regime is in- stalled Other officers elected are. Lew Williams, Esteemed Leading Knight; Roland Curtis, Esteemed Loyal Knight. Carl Bradley, Els teemed Lectnring Knight; Fred Cunningham, Secretary; Hubert Nellons, Treasurer; Frank Webb. Tyler; l. C. Bjorge,, Trustee; F. G. Hanford. Alternate Representative To the Grand Lodge.
 Ladies night will be March 26, the last one of the present Elks year and big turnout is hoped for Roland Curtis and Frank Webb committee, promise entertainment nc end, and prizes in Defense Stamps.
 Best crack of the Wednesday night session by Emmy" Reid Don't complain about the coffee boys, you may be old and weak some day yourselves" Yirg Newman and Ted Webb don't think this is funny. Yirg doesn't drink coffee, he makes it, or does he?
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-20
MISSING MEN

Inquiries have been received by the Office of the Governor. Juneau. Alaska, regarding the following persons supposed 10 be in Alaska. Anyone having any information a. bout these people is requested to notify the Governors office.
 BARNETT. Winfred Menefee-65 years old. came to Alaska in 1906. When last heard from was pros pecting in the Klondike He is a Spanish-Ameriean War veteran. \ sister. Edith Barnett Broome. would like to have any informa- ton known about him.
 BRUNER. James Philip-24 years old. last heard from in Decem- Der 1888 in Anchorage. Any in formation will be greatly appre- eiated by his mother. Mrs. Mar garet L. Burner, Greenfield, Ind CASE, Chester Robert-5 5@ tall. sandy coIored hair, blue eyes. stiff right leg. tattoo on left arm heart with the naame Esther. When last heard from he was in a hospital in Alaska suffering from a tumor on the brain. His wife. Mrs. Esther Case 2S25 So Kelley, Chicago. II. would appre- eiate any information concerning him.
 EYENsoN, Helge Harry Bern hard-24 years old. last heard Ft,vv, Gs+1r, DI,.., E. 4. Rasmuson. Swedish Vice Consul for Alaska. Skagway. GRAHAM, Samuel-about 90 years old, 5 IT. tall. Believed to have gone to Nome in 1904. Any infor- nation will be appreciated by his nephew, ". R. Graham, Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada.
 HILL, Eliza. and daughter Carry colored Left Seattle to get a homestead in Alaska Please contact Simon Hawkins, 939 Bell St. Kansas City, Missouri l MILLER, Arthur Phillip-53 years old, , 7l2" tall, grey eyes. has a diamond shaped scar on back of head. Was in Juneau in 1881. His brother, Hugo F. Miller. P. O. Box I'll, Menard. Ill. is anxious to get in touch with him.
 l MORRISON. John E.-worked for the Bureau of Fisheries from 1930 to 1899. Mrs. Ida Russell, 523 ". 18th St. San Pedro. Cal, is anx- ious to get in touch with him. i PARSONS, George a gold mine near Nome in the early days. John L. G. Morrison, 3240 Sec ond Ave, Sacramento, Cal, would like any information concerning him.
 RADECKE, Ralph Cloud-about g years old, brown hair, blue eyes, supposed to be on a fishing boat. His wife, Mrs Ruth Radecke of Tulsa, Okla. would appreciate any information concerning him. TOMLIN, William Frederick-abouI 65 years old, came to America from Derby, England, many years ago. Last heard from in Alaska. His sister, Miss Clara Ada Tom 1 lin, 1880 Lombaardy Road, Pasa- dena, Cal, would appreciate any information concerning him.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-20
sTP PATRIrK pARTY

Celebrating SU Patriek's Day. members of the Catholic church gathered at the church hall Tues day evening for a pleasant social evening Cards and Bingo were play ed and refreshments served. Mem bers of the Ladies Altar Society planned the party and were in charge Of arrangements. Committee consisted of Mrs. J. NJ Steear. Mrs. Bertha Christianson, Mrs May Grant Mrs. B. r. Grant and Mrs Emma Case.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-20
SALLY HART LEAVING

Miss Sally Hart. President of the Legion Auxiliary, is planning to leave soon, possibly for Anchorage, as soon as a substitute nurse arrives to take her place at the hospital. Miss Hart recently received an ur- gent offer from the Anchorage hos pital.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-20
sTIKINE PRECINCT JUDGES

Election board for Stikine pre- cinct for the Primary election April 2S were announced today by U. s. Commissioner R. J. Suratt as F. A. Cooper, Carl Bradley and Mrs. Ches- ter Steear.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-20
CAMPBELLs TO SEATTLE

E. Nj. Campbell and son Leonard sailed south on the Princess this week on a business trip to Seattle Sport, Campbell family pet dog, went along. Sport was going to have some dental work done, having been bothered with couple of Liberated teeth
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-20
PURSE SEWERS MEET
 EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Meetings of the Alaska salmon Purse Seiners Union will be held at 7:3O every Wednesday evening from now on in the Union Hall it is an nounced by Agent ". G. Wies, who stresses that it is the duty of all members to attend. Refreshments will be served.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-20
FERN HUFF TO JUNEAU

Fern Huff, popular musician with the Red Men Mery Makers. is lsav- ing for Juneau on the first north bound boat to take a stenographic position there. She was honored with an informal get-together at the Red Men hall last night.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-20
1. % < & F s % % 4 S .s HAPPY BIRTHDAY

< !. -. .s .. .. .s .s s :. q. ]. $. The Sentinel extends birthday greetings this week to the follow ing.
 Gary and Garth Dolan. March 2I c. L. Wies. March 23.
 Ralph Hibner. March -.
 Pastor RI. L. Mics, March %. George Sumption. March 26. William A. Lucas. March 27.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-20
RnNNINGS SnnTH

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Roaming sail ed south on the Princess Norah this week, expecting to return around the middle of next month after visiting with relatives and friends on the Sound.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-20
LAND NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that IYer P. Nore, entryman, together with his witnesses, Thomas Herman Trem- ble and Lloyd Charles Benjamin, all of Wrangel. Alaska, has made final proof of his homestead. Anchorage Serial No. 07946, for Lot and the s I2 NWA Sec. Il, T. 61 S., R. S3 E., C. R. M., containing 114.30 acres. and it is now in the files of the In tied States District Land Office, An ohorage, Alaska. and if no protest is filed in the district land office with in the period of publication or thirty days thereafter, said final proof will be accepted and final certificate is sued
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-20

FOR SALE-Reduction gear, two to one Morse chain. See at City Motor Service. 11tf
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-20
.IIMS FISHING

Jim Forester or Jims Taxi has turned his business over to Bill Lloyd temporarily and has signed on the ARB vessel Regis as cook.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-20

Creditor claim forms, mining claim notices, for sale at The Sentinel of flee.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-20

FOR SALE - Furnished three room house, lots with good garden spot Near old APA Cannery. Inquire of Chet Lloyd, phone 90.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-20
SINGER SEWING MACHINES

Singer Vacuum Cleaners, Maytag Washing Machines, Ironite Ironers Maytag 110-volt AC light plants Terms $500 down $5.0p monthly J. II. Anderson. Box 10l, Junear, Alaska, Distributor. 38-tf
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-20

FOUND - Fur collar. Owner can have same by identifying and pay ing for this ad. Inquire Sentinel
 1S-1t
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-20
Florence !. KoIb

Florence L. kolb
 Acting Register First Publication, March 13, 1912. Last Publication, April 10, 1912.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-20
SgTlFIlED ADS

FOR SALE - A used Easy wash ing machine in good running order. See Mrs. NJ. L. Miles. 1S-1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-11-04
Boys Aided by 0ptimists
Show Less Delinquency

G. K. Walters of Knoxville, Tenn,
past vice president of Optimist In
ternational, told members of the
Washington Optimist Club yesterday
that juvenile delinquency among
boys under the supervision of Opt
mists was much lower than among
youths who have not had this
advantage"
Addressing the group at lunch
con at the Mayflower Hotel, Mr..
Walters said his statement was
based on figures he had obtained
through Optimist International.
Optimists in Washington, it was
explained, work through the Police
Boys Clubs and the Washington
Boys Clubs.
Thomas Boley, jr., of Roanoke,
Va, Governor of the 10th District,
Optimist International, introduced
Mr.. Walters. He advised members
to wear. smile during these days
of emergency" and to push on
toward greater achievements" par
ticularly during Optimist week now
being observed by clubs throughout
the country.
The meeting today was presided
over by Harper Schimpff, president
Mr.. Boley announced that he will
attend the melting tomorrow at the
Capital Park. Hotel of the National
Capital Optimist Club which will
have as speaker Ravee Norris of
Roanoke, Va, past officer of Opti-
mist International.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-11-04

been set up by the War Manpower
Commission to carry out the pro-
gram and weeks went by before
local manpower committees were
set up.
The issuance of the restrictive
order, Mr.. Robinson continued. was
conditioned by the expectation on
the part of management, labor and
the War Manpower Commission of
an early War Labor Board decision
in the then cases affecting mines,
mills and smelters in a number of
Western States, adding that:
1.-THE early announcement OF a
wage increase was expected to
prove to the workers that their just
demands could be adjusted and
that they are not being frozen on
their jobs regardless of lower wage
standards in those jobs. While this
decision finally did come from the
board, it came six weeks later and
after much skepticism and unrest
had developed in the field.
"One of the most obvious of the
failures described in this voluntary
procedure, it seems clear, is the
lack of control over the refusal of
certain employers to cooperate in
requiring certificates of separation
from job applicants. It seems nee
essary for management to realize
that if workers are to be expected
to limit their freedom of movement
voluntarily. management, too, must
limit their rights in hiring and
firing"
Mr.. Bittner, Mr.. Robinson and
Mr.. Green advocated the creation OF
a central agency for the Indignation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-11-04
Pendergast Machine Loses
Two Judgeship Fights

BY the Associated Press.
KANSAS CITY, Nov. 4.-The rem
nants of Tom Pendergast's machine,
which once voted its men into Mis-
souri's highest political Offices. tried
to elect one circuit judge and unseat
another in yesterdays Statewide
election. Both efforts failed.
Machine backed Judge Marion D.
Waltner became the first victim of
Missouri's new nonpartisan court
plan wherein the voter merely an
swers yes" or mo" on whether a
judge shall be retained in Office.
More than $1,000 rejected Judge
Waltner although $1,000 favored his
retention. The action cleared the
way for Gov. Forrest c. Donnell, Re-
publican, to appoint a new Judge
from one of three names to be sug-
gested by a committee composed of
an equal number Of lawyers and
laymen.
Judge Allen c. Southern, who sits
on Jackson County's other circuit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-11-04
U. S. Spends 20 Billion
On War in 4 Months
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Uncle Sam paid nearly IS 500 900, :
600 directly into the about war eff
fort for the second straight month
during October, making the four
month total since July l approx
mately $20,250, 100000. the Treas
ury Department reported yesterday
Expenditures poured into war &C
tivities averaged about $4,000, 900,
900 a month during July and Au-
gust and jumped up another million
dollars during September the report
revealed
In addition, officials estimated
many more millions were going into
the war effort from the Treasury
war chest through indirect channels
The War Department spent nearly
50 500 10000 during October, while
the Navy accounted for an addi-
tional $500, 100000 of the expendi-
lures. The remainder of the months
total was scattered out among
seven other agencies, with the Wal
Shipping Administration spending
about Sill 100000 and the Treasury
itself paying out nearly Sic, 900 900
The Bund has gone, but the Bond
is here. Buy it now for victory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-11-04
Massachusetts Drys Lose
Camp Area Elections
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BOSTON. Nov. Am effort by
dry forces to ban the sale Of liquor
In areas surrounding big Army can
tonments in Massachusetts, went
down to defeat In the State election
with the soldiers themselves cast
ing few ballots.
The drys waged an. active cam
paign in the Camp Edwards vicinity
on Cape Cod, but the towns adja-
cent to the camp-Bourne. Barn.
stable and Falmouth-which were
wet, stayed wet in q referendum
vote.
Near Fort Devens, the campaign
ing on the liquor issue was less
lively. Returns todaysindicated Aver
and other adjacent towns remained
in the wet column. and that the
town of Harvard remained dry.
The vets argued that a ban on
legal liquor would lead to unsavory
bootleg conditions.
Sources close to both cantonments
estimated that less than 10 per cent
of the soldiers cast absentee ballots
and that only a handful voted
as town residents.