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Evening star., 1942-08-21
$40 0Id-Aee Pension
Is Lively Issue in
Missouri Election
Opponents Claim PIon
Will Ruin the Stote;
Politicians on Spot

wide World
JEFFERSON CITY. Mo. Aug.
2l.-Its either milk and honey for
the old folks or ruin for the State
depending on whose speech you
hear.
Whatever 1t is, Missouri Is in the
midst OF one OF those pension cam
paigns. II has become the No.
issue of the fall vote drive.
This one promises $40 on the first
of every month to qualified oldsters
who've passed their 65th birthday
anniversary.
1t is backed by the Missouri PEN
sion Society and by more than l00,-
600 citizens who signed petitions to
get the plan submitted to vote In
November
Supporters say 1t would drive
want from the doors OF the States
1l4,OOO old -age pensioners who now
get an average of $l3 a month.
Opponents-State officials among
them-say it would wreck the pub
lie school system, stop many es-
sential government functions. make
a mess of social security in Missouri,
and send the tax rate kiting.
Can't Straddle Issue.
Back of the $40 pension plan Is
energetic Floyd Lee of st. Joseph,
who organized the Missouri Pensiop
Society at $l-a-year dues, drafted
i the pension amendment for No
vembers election and saw to it
that the petitions we're circulated.
Mr.. Lee intends to find out how
every legislative candidate feels
about his plan before the election.
| Its an issue fellow can't
straddle," said one unhappy can
didate. We're going to have to
| take q stand"
Briefly the plan provides 4 con-
stitutional amendment to earmark
$29 900 900 of the States general tax
revenue every year for old-age pen
sions and aid to dependent children.
Backers see that fund. matched
dollar for dollar by the Federal So
cial Security Board TO give the State
a $50 900 900 pension jackpot every
year.
Political guff.' shrugged Mr..
Lee when Federal Social Security
of!cial said the plan probably
would force Washington to with
draw its financial support from Mis-
souri, rather than increase 1t. He
said the $29 900 600 program was out
Of kilter with the Federal law and
Washington would not put money
in a program 1t didn't approve.
"Unthinkable," Says Official.
Missouri's general revenue now
amounts to about s54, ,0O0, 900 yearly.
Take $29, 900 900 away for pensions
and ofhcials say the balance won't
half run the State.
We II need SIS 900 900 or $40, ,0O0,-
900 new revenue If this plan Is
adopted" said Margaret Cobb,
State budget director. TT would
close hundreds of schools Govern
ment costs would have to be cut in
half to avoid new taxes"
That the people should be asked
to assume burden Of this size for
non defense purposes at time
when they are engaged in an ALL
out war is unthinkable, she added.
Mr.. Lee won't disclose the nu-
merical strength of his pension So
ciety-"unless some politician tries
to start something" But he claims
the society and its friends compose
bloc of TOO 900 votes which will 20
only to candidates who like hts $40
pension idea well enough to say so
in public.
Evening star., 1942-08-21
Womon Stobbed; Two Held

After being stabbed 10 times with
an ice pick last night, Mamie Buc-
snnon, colored, Al, of l32 Pierce
street court NV, was in an unde-
termined condition at Gallinger
Hospital today. Police are holding
Eva and Robert Pollard colored.
of the same address, for investiga-
Gon,
Evening star., 1942-08-21
Congress in Brief
B. the Associated Press,
TODAY.

Senate:
In recess until Monday.
ard Oil Of New Jersey, continues
testimony before Patents Commit
tee on relations Of his Arm with
Germanys l. G. Farbenindustrie.
House:
Tr receSs
Evening star., 1942-08-21
Weather Report

Weath
Of
shower in
Evening star., 1942-08-21

Argentina has established control
over non-American firms.
Evening star., 1942-08-21

This story OF the Commando
assault on Dieppe ,0as ,Dritten By
Ross Munro, 2S-year Cana
dtan press ,Dar correspondent, to',o
Dent ashore With the Canadian
troops ,Uho made up the larger
part OF the Allied attacking
torce)
Evening star., 1942-08-21
River Report.

River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah muddy at
Harpers Ferry. Potomac muddy at Great
Falls.
Precipisa ton.
Monthly precipitation In inches in the
Capital tcurrent month to date):
Evening star., 1942-08-21
Report for Last "A Hours.

Record for Last 81 Hours.
From noon yesterday TO noon todayD
Highest, SO at 4 pm. Year ago, 70.
Lowest. 81. at 655 am. Year aao, IS.
Record Temperatures This Year.
HiGh9zr, %. on July 70.
Lowest. &, on January IL.
Humidity for Last ~ Hours.
From noon yesterday to noon today
Highest SIS per cent. at $50 am.
Lowest. 6s per cent. at 2:3o pm.
Tide Tables
Evening star., 1942-08-21
Tide Tables.
FURNISHED by United States Coast and
Geodetic Survey.1
The Sun and Neon

Automobile lights must be turned on
half hour after sunset.
Evening star., 1942-04-10
Caribbean Food Situation
Serious, Taussig Reports
By ths Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, April
10.-C. s. Taussig, American CO.
chairman Of the Anglo-American
Caribbean Commission, said yester-
day that the food situation in the
Caribbean 'is much more acute
than is generally realized" because
Of shipping problems which may
force a readJustment of this islands
plotted sugar crops.
Gov. Rexford Tugwell backed up
this statement by saying I'VE really
are close to definite emergency"
With all Puerto Rico's warehouses
packed to capacity with 450,OO0 tons
OF sugar and more still being ground,
Mr.. Taussig said he had asked
Washington to furnish a prompt
estimate of what tonnage would be
available to move the crop to the
United States.
Until we get that (estimate) we
can't do anything here" Mr.. Tug
well said, indicating that 1t may be
necessary to readjust the islands
Evening star., 1942-04-10
Wheat Conference
Accord on Postwar
Program Reported
Plans Mapped for Relief
Feeding and World
= Trade Sterilization
By tie Associated Press.

By tie Associated Press.
The International Wheat Con-
ference is expected to announce
soon an agreement on a twofold
postwar program providing for re-
lief feeding of destitute nations
pending their reconstruction and
for stabilizing of world trade in
wheat.
Participating in the conference,
convened here nearly a year ago,
have been representatives from Ar
gentina, Australia, Canada and the
United States, the worlds major
wheat-exporting nations, and Great
Britain, one of the biggest i'm
porterS.
While delegates adhered strictly
to a conference rule prohibiting
outside discussion of its closed pro-
ceedings, sources close to the Amer
lean representative said general
agreement had been reached and
that it was expected to be signed
before the end of April.
Purpose OF COnleTcHCc.
The conference, one of several
held since 1888 when low wheat
prices and surpluses plagued ex-
porting nations, was called to de-
velop a plan for sharing the world
markets on an equitable basis and
for maintaining prices on a basis
reasonable to consumers and pro-
ducers alike.
Discussions broadened to take in
the problem of feeding the hungry
people Of Europe and other con-
tinents until they are able 10 re-
sumo peaeetime production.
The nations participating In the
conference hold record supply OF
requirements of importing countries
for more than two years. That
supply has been estimated by the
United States Department OF Agri-
culture at 1,471 900 900 bushels. The
largest single portion, $4,000 900
bushels, is held by this country.
The agreement is expected to
commit the exporting nations to
crop-control programs similar to
those in effect in the United States.
Each country would adjust its pro-
duction to a level designed to pro-
vide grain for its own needs, for
its share in the world market and
for a reasonable reserve for use
in event of crop failure or other
emergency,
Contingent on Victory.
Inauguration of the wheat pro-
gram would be contingent, of course,
on victory for the United Nations.
The United States has started in
formal discussions with cotton-pro-
ducing countries looking toward a
similar program for this important
international crop. It has assured
Brazil and Peru, South American
cotton producing countries, that it
has no desire to stage a postwar
competitive fight for world cotton
markets.
In line with this policy, the Gov
ernment is sending Oscar Johnston,
a special representative of the Agri-
culture Department and president
of the American Cotton Council, to
the South American countries to
arrange financial plans to help them
tide their cotton industry over the
war period.
Evening star., 1942-04-10
Confidence Test for King
Seen in Draft PIebiscite
BY the Associated Press


QUEBEC, April 10.-Premier Ade-
lard Godbout told the legislative as
sembly last night that he believed a
negative vote on CONSUMPTION in the
Dominion government plebiscite
April 81 would be a non-confidence
vote in the government of Prime
Minister Mackenzie King.
The Premier, saying he did not
want to dictate to the people how
they should vote, declared "a vote
of non-confidence in the King gov
eminent would bring into power Mr..
Meighen conservative Leader Ar
thur Meighen, who would impose
conscription Immediately.
II am against conscription for
overseas service" the Premier said.
Il have always been against con-
scription for overseas, and I will
retain that attitude even if the peo-
pie of the Dominion free Mr.. King
from his promises not to impose ii"
Under the plebiscite the federal
government seeks release from pre-
Vous commitments regarding con-
scription for overseas service.
Evening star., 1942-04-10
HOllins Alumnae

Ofacial representatives to attend
the Hollins College centennial cele-
bration May 17-19 will be selected
at a meeting o. the Hollins Club
OF Washington at 8 pm. Tuesday
at the home Of Mrs. w. Douglas
Clark. 2816 Brandywine street NV.
Mrs. Robert M. De Shazo, president
of the club, announces that many
OF the Hollins alumnae in Washing
ton and vicinity are planning to at
tend the centennial celebration.
Evening star., 1942-04-10
Women Democrats
To Hear DR.. Rhee

DIR. Syngman Rhee, chairman of
the Korean commission represent
ing the provisional government of
Korea, will be guest speaker at a
luncheon meeting of the Woman's
National Democratic Club at 1890
pm. Monday. The speaker plans
to discuss the part his country is
playing in the war against Japan.
Mrs. J. Hamilton Lewis will pre-
side, and Mrs. Charles Fahy, wife
of the solicitor general, will intro
duce the speaker.
Nine. Rhee, wife of the speaker,
will be a guest of honor.
Evening star., 1942-04-10
ST. Martins Group
To Hold Benefit

Members Of st. Martins Mothers
Club will hold q benefit spaghetti
dinner from 4:30 to 8 pm. Wednes-
day and Thursday at st. Martins
Clubhouse, 1912 North Capitol street.
Proceeds will be used to pay for
equipment purchased for the kinder
garten sponsored by the Mothers
Club. Mrs. Joseph Guy, social
chairman, is in charge of the dinner.
Evening star., 1942-04-10

sugar problem which originally con-
templated q production of 1900 900
tons this year. Since January /, it
was disclosed, shipments averaged
only 75,000 tons monthly, whereas
q minimum Of 175,000 tons must be
needed to keep pace with the mills.
Evening star., 1942-04-10
Visiting Here

Mrs. Conant Webb and her sister,
Miss Ann Miller, of Montclair, N. j.,
are visiting their mother, Mrs. Rob-
ert Miller, in Sandy Spring. The
visitors were accompanied by Mrs.
Webb's four children,
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-30

tiful wreath of flowers was laid by Chairman Clithero. This was fol- lowed by the Army firing squad firing their volleys across the long departed but never forgotten heroes of other wars. Then came that beautiful tribute that always grips the hearts of men and women every where-the sounding of Taps-and as the last faint echo fadded away into the beautiful sunlit mountains nearby, the procession was again under way, this time headed for the Northland Docks, W here an equally impressive ceremony was conducted for the heroes of our Naval forces who had made the supreme sacrifice This service was conducted by Army Chaplain Gull pepper. The band then played the National Anthem and the units were dismissed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-30
U. ]. 0. TO BE
 ACTIVE IN SITkA

Hon. w. R. Hanlon
 Mayor of Sitka
 Sitka, Alaska
 Dear Mayor Hanlon:
 You no doubt are aware of our pS2 000,00000 campaign now being | undertaken nationally on behalf of our fighting men. I have a recent request from our National Committee to give what ever directive service is possible to Alaska in the development of the appeal in Alaskan Territory. I am glad to do this, and will greatly appreciate your leadership in nam ing a committee of citizens to put across our appeal in Sitka.
 In our Pacific Coast area the Mayors of our communities uniform ly have been and are most coopera- tive in taking leadership in this direction. We are sure you would like to have a share in this patriotic appeal of the organization which President Roosevelt's Committee on War Appeals has designated, along with the Red Cross, as being en- titled to the primary support of the American people.
 Anything you can do for us and for our men in the services will be sincerely appreciated. I should greatly value the opportunity of coming to see you personally, but as this is not possible at present, will appreciate you acting on this writ ten request.
 The dates of our National cam paign are May II to July 4. The question of quotas is always one of importance, and in most commun- ities the quota suggested and ac- cepted by them works out on the basis of forty-eight cents per capita population. This, in the case of Sitka, would be approximately $500. Our thoughts these days are good deal with the men of our arm ed forces in Alaska, and we want to be of the greatest service possible to them
 Recently we were glad to make special donation to furnish the day rooms at Fort Ray, Sitka.
 Yours sincerely,
 J. HENRY LANG,
 Pacific Coast Special
 Representative.
 At a meeting of the City Council
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-30
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES AT SITkA

beautiful Memorial services this writer conducted by the American Legion this ing Sitka Russell Clhero chairman of the parade Federal Building at II o'clock Heading the procession was snappy color bearer color guards carrying national coors Immediately to the left of the equally American Legion color bearer and guards line the Band very leadership of Forrest D. Fleming then Army firing squad the Navy firing squad the members of Legion the American Legion Auxiliary the coorfu Women of the followed the Scouts The first of the services National Cemetery and after
 rendered the band Chairman Chero ntro
 duced the speaker of the day Col stephen F. Barron who m turn which beau
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-30
THURSDAY WILL BE SITKA DAY
 IN THE EMPIRE

Thursday will be Sitka Day in The Daily Alaska Empire. Begin ming with the issue of June 4, a page of news and advertising in The Empire will give to the Empires hundreds of Sitka readers complete coverage of local news of it's people and shops.
 All the news of the town will be carried in this regular Sitka page and Sitka advertisers will greet their patrons on Thursday in The Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-30
Theatres Drafted 10 Sell
 War Savings Stamps

Responding to the call from Sec retary of the Treasury Morgenthau, exhibitors ali over the nation are enlisting their theatres in coast to coast drive to sell War Savings Stamps and Bonds to 80,000, 900 Am erican moviegoers.
 While many theatres are now sell ing stamps. the government wants every theatre, large and small, to launch active sales starting May 30, and according to MT William Ott, Manager of the Coliseum Theatre here in Sitka, the local patrons will be given an opportunity to partici- pate in this campaign.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-30

Tuesday night a committee was ap- pointed by the Mayor and approved by the Council to expedite this work. Eugene Wallis was named Chairman and the committee is composed of Clyde Hager and Helen Beckerson. More about this movement will ap- pear in the pages of this paper from time to time as the local committee progresses with the work.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-30
SOCIETY NOTES
Ladies to Meet
By JAN WALLIS

Ladies to Meet
 The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Am erican Legion, Unit No. 13, will meet Monday evening at o'clock, June 1, at the Lookout for the purpose of electing officers for the coming year. All members are expected to attend.
 Women of the Moose to Meet
 The Women of the Moose will meet Wednesday evening at o'clock for the annual election of officers. A large attendance is anticipated Poppy Day Success
 Saturday, May 23, was Poppy Day in Sitka and as usual the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion were very active in behalf Of this worthy cause, and according to Hat tie Peterman, Unit President, the response of the citizens of Sitka was amazingly generous.
 Legion to Sponsor Dance
 The annual Memorial Day Ball sponsored by the American Legion will be held Saturday evening, May 30, at the Moose Hall, and according to Eugene Wallis, Committee Chair man, promises to be the outstand- ing social event of the season fea- turing new music, special novelty numbers and other high class en- tertainment. Among the added at fractions will be the one and only Wes Barrett (the man from the creeks) at the piano. A large turn out is expected.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-14
' E ! l}sg |lsA...l.lI!I.EIAAVsN l.lI!I.EI auu THEATRE "
 HOLD THAT WOMAN" and
 PRIDE ON VAQUERO"
LABOR DRIVE,

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. IA -- John l.. Lewis announced today the United Mine Workers will start an organization for a drive among 20.- GOO chemical workers in West vir- ginia and 50000 coal mine super- visory employees and great seg- ments of agricultural labor" for a six day week.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-14
TYplNG GLASS
 SET FOR NIGHT
 SCHOOL MONDAY
Other Courses 10 Be Offer ed Here If Interest
 Warrants

With 12 persons enrolled for class es in beginning typing, Juneau Night School will offer that course be- ginning Monday, october 19, with registration to start at ' pm, A. B. Phillips, Superintendent of Schools, announced today.
 The class will be held in the High School Building on Monday and Wednesday nights until just before Christmas.
 Almost enough persons have reg istered for advanced typing, begin ming shorthand and bookkeeping Phillips said If few more come in this week, classes in those studies will also be offered this season.
 Miss Evelyn Olson will teach the Night School classes in typing and shorthand, if those classes are of fered.
 A bookkeeping teacher is also available if enough persons register to make the class worthwhile. Trig- onometry will also be offered if 1C enroll.
 Anyone interested in these classes should write immediately to Night School, Box 1271, Juneau. and state what subject he is interested in talk ing. Tuition is about $10 for each course, but may be more, Phillips said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-14
TAX NOTICE

October 18th is final date for tax payments before delinquency My office will remain open until 7:30 pm Thursday-L. w. Kill burn, City Clerk adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-14

the Stockholm correspondents o1 the National Zeitung of Basel Switzerland.
 US. Relations
 He quoted the Stockholm Dagens Nyheter as reporting that the diff ferences were accentuated by Ital- ian permission to allow Myron Tay- lcr's plane to land in Rome when the special envoy was on his way recenay to Vatican City confer epoes with the Pope and by de- velopments of treatment of the Italians in the U. s.
 fIt was specifically announced by Attorney Gen Francis Riddle in Washington. D. C. that effective October 1o. Italians in the U. & would no. longer be under the re- strictions of enemy aliensl
 This was given added significance as copies of Biddle's announcement are now being dropped in Italy The story did not disclose the means, but presumably American or British planes flying from Malta or some other Mediterranean base are being used.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-14
BLOOD AND SAND
 THRILLING FILM ON TWENTIETH
Tyrone Power, Linda Dar- nell, Rita Hayworth in
 Stirring Picture

Vicente Blasco Ibanez' famous novel, Blood and Sand" comes to the screen of the 20th Century Theatre tonight amidst a blaze of Technicolor reflecting the tempes- tuous stirring Spanish life that was magnificent while it lasted.
 This 20th Century Fox film pro- duced by Daryl F. zanuck n d starring Tyrone Power, owes much of its thrilling spectacle, it's pano- rama of color, and unforgettable scenery to the fact that Director Reuben Mamoulian took troupe of 300 actors and technicians to Mexico City where a good part of the picture was made
 It was the first time in years that an entire troupe treeked out of the United States for foreign locales But it was necessary. An authentic Spanish background was needed for this story of the humble hungry urchin who became his country's greatest hero, only to succumb to the wiles of a beautiful temptress. And Mexico City is one of the few places in the new world that retains the beauty, the color, and the vibrantly rich Spanish at mcsphere of the old
 Tyrone Power and other mem bers of the cast, who appear with him in the thrilling bullfight scenes, were coached by the leading mata- dors of Mexico and Spain in the intricacies of bullfighting foot work
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-14

Sealskins from the Pribilof islands have yielded more money than the entire purchase price of Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-14
PENNY SINGLETON IN NEW ROLE AT
 CAPITOL THEATRE
Co West, Young Lady Gives 'BIondie' Bolster
 ous New Star Parf

If the performance turned in by Penny Singleton and her feminine cohorts in Columbias Go West, Young Lady" is any example of the punching power of the weak CT sex," motion picture entertain ment is destined for sharp an d sudden reversal of form.
 In the boisterous new musical comedy, now at the Capitol Thea tre, Miss Singleton is featured with Glenn Ford and Ann Miller. Story of tom-boy who goes out west to
 anne bunch of bad men, Go West, Young Lady" is packed with melody, mirth and melodrama.
 Miss Singleton james her bad men by, first, warming up with Glenn Ford as her opponent. MT. Ford, who also serves as the TO- mantle lead, offers his face as a target for the custard pies Miss Singleton throws adeptly and un- erringly. Miss Miller is the second of the sparring partners; together, these two engage in one of the most whirlwind, knockdown-and- drag-out battles ever filmed.
 The preliminaries under her belt, Miss Singleton takes on her major opponents an entire crew of rustlerS and renegadeS. With h e assistance of the aroused towns women, and armed only with an assortment of pots and pans, brooms and rolling pins, the women engage the meanest villains west of the Mississippi in as joyous a rough-and- tumble as ever was staged.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-14
Tires, Tubes
 Certificates
 For 1 Week

Certificates for tires and tubes were issued to the following during the first week of October:
 Federal Communications Com mission 2 tires, 2 tubes; Juneau Diaries 4 tires, 2 tubes; George Brothers dor farm truck l tire, tube; Gov. Ernest Gruening for official car) 1 tire, tube; City of Juneau (for Street Department) tube; James D. Madsen (defense) 4 truck tires; Harry c. Bracken (de- fense) 2 truck tires, 2 truck tubes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-14
ON HUNTING TRIPS

Among Juneau residents leaving this week on hunting trips were w. c. Kennel and son, who planned to go to Shelter Island for a week; Ken Junge and John Mclaughlin, who expect to re- turn the first of next week.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-14
DELINQUENCY DATE NEAR

City Clerk L. w. Kilburn has an- nounced tomorrow as final date for payment of taxes with dis count allowed and 7:30 o'clock in the evening as the closing hour. For the past several nights Kill burns office has been kept open until a late hour and with fine results so far. He anticipates prac- tically a hundred percent wind-up.