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Imperial Valley press., 1942-06-22
NOT TO BE
UNDERESTIMATE

christian Science Monitor)
cardinal maxim among military men
is: Never underestimate your enemy. The
accounts which are now blending of three
Japanese thruStS on an ocean front OF
more than 5000 miles from south to north
in the Pacific give some ground for en-
couragement to the American armed
forces but they give ample evidence, too,
of the boldness and tenacity of the attack
erS.
Only a determined opponent, after be-
ing turned back in the Coral Sea on the
south, would mass large part of his
fleet for an attack on the center at Mid
way Island and, being beaten off still
more disastrously there, venture a land
islands in the north.
Americans now know that while their
fliers took heavy toll of Japanese ships
in the Coral Sea, the battle cost them
the splendid aircraft carrier Lexington.
Off Midway, bomber crews who sank
three carriers acknowledged that they
met more dangerous anti-aircraft fire
than had previously been credited to the
japanese. Without overstating the ser
iousness of the enemy's foothold on Attu
Island at the tip of the Aleutians, it is
clear the Army and Navy have an i'm
portant job in dislodging him and in
preparing to take the offensive
Those who rely on the power of justice
are certain of ultimate victory. But this
is not achieved by comfortably assuming
that the task is DONE The evil represent
ed by aggressive designs must be met and
overcome
Imperial Valley press., 1942-06-22

ASTORIA, Ore, June % UP)-
An unidentified craft" presumably
an Axis submarine, launched the
second attack on the North Ameri-
can Pacific shore in "a hours last
night, dropping shells on the sandy
beaches a few miles west of this
dimmed-out Columbia river port.
In San Francisco, the western de-
Tense command issued formal COM
munique reporting that six to nine
shells were fired, but that no dam
age and no casualties resulted. The
attack began at 11:30 pm, and
lasted about Is minutes.
The craft was believed to have
been the submarine which lobbed
few shells in the direction of the
Canadian government telegraph sta
ton at EsteVan Point on Vancouver
Island, off the British Columbia
coast, Saturday night.
EyeWitnesses here agreed that the
shells ploughed into the desolate
and empty sands south of the Col
umbia river mouth, in what they
thought was a Japanese scare raid"
The boom of the gun, the Whistling
of the shells, and the dull thud OF
the crash of the landing missiles
were heard in Astoria, Hammond
and Warrenton towns strung in an
east-west line along the south shore
of the Columbia.
Among the few actual witnesses
of the bombardment were c. L. Rod
gers, a packing company executive
of Hammond. and Robert Lucas, a
member of the staff of the Astoriar
Budget.
Many persons apparently slept
through the raid. Civilian defense
Wardens, already on the alert, ef-
fected an almost instant blackout
in the three communities, and there
was NO panic.
II was reading when I heard the
first shot," Rodgers told United
Imperial Valley press., 1942-06-22
Sub Shells Coost
For IS Minutes

Press. I hurried outside and a
moment later t>.sre was an orange
colored flash lit up by the whole
western sky and then a whining
sound, followed by a thud. This was
repeated at brief intervals. l got
the impression the first four shots
were aimed farther south, toward
Seaside Or Gearhart.
after that, the shells began land
ing closer to Hammond = farther
north, that is. Some of them appar-
emily exploded when they struck,
while others were duds I'd see the
flash, then the boom of the gun
would come through, and ther
there'd be another explosion"
Rodgers and Lucas placed the
time of the raid at about Fifteen
or sixteen minutes" starting at
l1:30 pm. Lucas witnessed the at
tack from q window of his Astoria
home.
No witness was discovered who
claimed actually TO have seen the
attacking craft. 1t was presumed
to have been a although
the Army did not SO state-because
one was known To be in north Paci-
fic waters.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-06-22
MAINTENANCE OF
MEMBERSHIP

The War Labor Boards newly an
nounced policy of granting maintenance
of membership rights to labor unions in
war industries is fair provision only
if the policy is applied fairly, two ways
The War Labor Board said the policy
was intended to prevent unions from dis
integrating under the shock of the war
effort. In other words, it attempts to es-
tablish security for the unions against
falling off of members. Bluntly, the poll
cy sets forth a rule to maintain the status
quo for unions.
If the decision is to be fairly applied,
it should maintain the status quo all
around.
Nobody should object to that. To our
way of thinking, it would be one way to
do away with lot of labor pickering
which has Interrupted concentration on
the war effort.
Since the WLB order is nothing else
than a freezing order preventing union
members from leaving the union while
the war lasts, on penalty Of discharge
from their jobs, equity would seem to
dictate that the whole labor question
should be frozen.
If they are to freeze men into unions
during the emergency they should also
freeze men out of the unions If they are
to freeze present closed shops for the
duration of the war, they should also
freeze present open shops. If they are
to freeze one part of the labor picture,
they should freeze the entire situation
right where it is.
1t is not the unions in which we are
primarily interested these days, nor is it
the opposition to unions. 1t is war pro-
ducton that should take our entire at
tantion Our Government should have
no interest in protecting the unions, ex
cept as such protection also protects war
production from interference. Nor should
it have any interest in protecting anti
union groups unless that protection also
protects war production.
In other words every step that is taken
these days should have only one aim
to foster and develop greater production
for war.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-06-22
Second AIeutian Threat

WASHINGTON. June %. up
Japanese invasion forces today are
200 miles closer to the North Amer
lean mainland, having established
a second toe-hold in the Aleutian
islands.
But when the weather permits
American airmen are continuing
their aerial bombardments of the
enemy forces now on Attu and Kis-
ka islands off Alaska. The latest
report revealed that American
bombers have hit another cruiser
and sunk a transport.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-06-22
WASHINGTON CIRRUS

One-fourth of the $24 billion
spent by national, state and local
governments in l94l went for ma
tional defense. Cost of living in
Britain has risen 80 per cent since
start of the war in 1899 Swatches
have been limited to six square
inches, to conserve cloth. Inven-
tory shows 114,000 male and $4,000
female bicycles in stock for ration
ing throughout the countr%. Price
ceiling schedules on fall clothing
are now in preparation You can
now buy gift toilet kits for soldiers
without turning in an old tooth
paste tube Army ordnance has a.
900 prime and 10000 sub-eontracts.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-06-22
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Imperial Valley press., 1942-06-22

The navy announced last night
that japanese forces. under cover
Of almost continuous fogs that roll
out of the Arctic region. have land
ed on Kiska island. That is about
200 miles east of Attu island at
the very western end of the Aleu-
tians-Which the navy announced
on June 13 had been occupied by
japanese.
JAP TOLL GROWS
The naVyis announcement of hits
Imperial Valley press., 1942-06-22

If worker refuses to accept suitable
employment in war industry without
reasonable cause it would be the duty of
the United States Employment Service
toTeport it to the selective service system.
Paul V. McNutt, chairman of War Man.
power Commission.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-06-22

has been no mention N eommun-
iques yet of any fleet action by the
u. s Navy IN that area. all reports
referring only to aerial activity.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-06-22
Editorials and Comment

EDITORS NOTE: The folIoIotng edit.
orials are presented as interesting opin.
ions Uoiced by editors eiselohere. They
do not necessarily reflect the opinion ef
this paper.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-06-22
CURRENT QUOTATIONS

No compromise is possible We must
bring about the utter defeat of the Japa-
nese and German war machines. | don't
mention 1taly.-Gen. George C. Marshall,
chief of staff, USA
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-12-18
BANKS GIVEN BOND SALE JOB TO DO IN DRIVE TO
 RAISE FUNDS FOR WAR

Two neW issues Of bonds to raise money for the war effort are being handled through banks and will be available to purchasers in this re- zion. acording to word received by Fl. B. Thornquist, Vice President and Cashier Of the Bank Of Wran- geH, from the Federal Reserve Bank One issue is two and one half per cent bonds maturing in 1868 and another of one and three quar- ters percent maturing in 194S. Sey- en eights per cent certificates due in December 1943 also are available through the bank effort in the war drive. Sales are being pushed dur ing December but subsequent issues will be made available Potential purchas rs can make inquiry at the Bank of Nrangell These bonds are not purehasa ble by banks but only handled by them.
 WrangelTs Thornquist has been asked to serve as chairman of the undertaking in this district and his accepting is contingent upon bank duties which are calling him to Skagway for some time right after Christmas in connection with Bank of Alaska matters there.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-12-18
Acting Postmaster
 For Wrangell
 Named By Walker

Postmaster General Frank C Walker sent word from Washing. ton this week Of the appointment oi Lew M. Williams, Wrangell Mayor as Acting Postmaster, effective January l. Williams succeeds vet eran Postmaster B. r. Grant who has resigned from the local office after 12 years Of service With Mrs. Grant he plans to go south shortly after the first Of the year for a long planned vacation and rest.
 Postmaster Grant. unanimously considered the best Postmaster WrangeII ever had. will be hon ored at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon Monday noon in the Civic Center.
 The Grants expect to sail on the first south bound boat in January.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-12-18
Remaining French Warships Going
 To Help Allies
Associated #Press)

Allied Headquarters in North Al riea-Admiral Jean Darlan declared flatly yesterday that able vessels of the French fleet at Dakar. AIexan- dria and other African ports would join the British and American fleets on the high seas to get" the Axis. In an exclusive statement Ad- miral Darlan, former commander of all the Viehy armed forces, recog- nized Gen Dwight Eisenhower as High Commissioner of French Afri- ca and gave reasons for his dealings with the Germans at Nichy in the past. In answer to questions regard ing Gen. Charles de Caulle, he ex- pressed hope that all Frenchmen who are able to fight the Axis will do il in close union with the Allies
 On the fighting front, American, British and French forces continued to close in on the Nazis in Tun- isia despite Rommels frantic ef- forts to get endorsements landed by glider and plane
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-12-18
ELKS# NOTES
BYYirgil Newman
B. ?. U.E,, No..I555

VI
 First thing this evening I'm go- ing to apologize to Bro. Bradford for not including his name on the Elks committee for Ladies Night Bro. Hanford and Bro. Bradford do sound a little alike and both of you are oil men so what's the differ ence. The only thing Bro. Hanford resented being called the good look ing gentleman. I don't know why but Bro. Bradford nearly missed again his turn on the committee. If a nice young lady hadn't asked him for a date perhaps he would serve on the committee this even ing. However, 1t didn't take Bro. Bradford long to doll himself up and arrive on the scene. Folks, you don't know how good a worker Bro. Bradford is till you see him in ae- tiOn. Mrs. Curtis and Mrs. Wing get an A for the Christmas pudding and lunch. It was a great large brown delicious plum pudding with real sauce and plenty for all. Mrs. Newman receives her thanks for the decorations. Candle lighted tables placed in a Y seated a crowd Of 36. 4 blue lighted decorated tree with presents for each stood at the head of the pointed Y. Folks said, Tt is beautiful"
 T. all must have been good. Bro. Hanford played whist and liked it. Bro. Fisk was so interested else where he took low and let a new friend, MT. Brantner take the hon ors. Even Mrs. Christensen didn't have her mind on the cards Mrs. Val Coulter ran away with high. l didn't let Marianna take low. but l sure stopped Mrs. Gunderson from getting high. I'm useful don't you think. Folks, it was a real party. a real feed and was really decorat- ed. You ought to come I now. I was there. We offer thanks to Mrs. Cur tis, Mrs Wing, Mrs. Newman and the one and only Mir. Bradford.
 The next party is January 14. 1949. See you there.
 Last week when District Deputy Past Exalted Ruler Hanford had a chair office he was so illustrated or confounded interested in doing something he forgot what to do. Surely with title like his he could at least turn on the lights without being told. I want to suggest to the person leaving candy to put it un- der my chair near the door. Don't you know that Bro. Wellons is fat enough. Thanks to Mrs. Smith for the fine lunch. but who can imagine Bro. Exalted Ruler Smith trying to take the honor. Everyone ate so much they couldn't sleep. However some Bros brought their p. Us, for I'm sure they never reached home. It doesn't make any difference now boys, there are a great number ] of new men in town.
 Don't forget the New Years High links.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-12-18
Inspired Reds
 Driving NaZlS
 Toward Berlin
By Associated Pressl

Inspired Red Troops continued to drive in their winter offensive a. gainst the Nazis this week in their second winter offensive, retaking several strategic sectors in the stalingrad and Moscow areas, and pushing the Germans back along the entire 20O0-mile front. Moscow re- port was that the Nazis were sui fering as bad fl not worse reyerses than last year in the bitter Rus sian winter. Taking advantage of the German predieament-b brought about by the Russian winter and the Allied African offensive which has drawn Nazi troops from the Red front = the Soviets drove on with new fury taking lew prison CTS but reporting large numbers Of the invader killed
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-12-18
INDIANS HOME FROM WAR RUSHING OUTSIDE
 AND GLAD OF IT

Deputy [. s. Marshal James \ Ian and Mrs. Nolan returned this week after several weeks OutsiI.. The Marshal took prisoners to 0ut- side institutions.
 Outside cities are keyed 10 War effort, Nolan reported. with war worker crowds and men in aai- form dominating the picture. Ga oline rationing has cut motoring f3 the minimum with the result thtt transportation is a problem O. side citizens also feel the pinch q. other rationing. Only one cup of coffee in a restaurant. two umps of sugar. If you use sugar.. onl small piece of butter { , cents for a second piece of equally small sizel. and for this you stand in line 10 get in the eating house. the Wran- gell man reported. In fact. you stand in line everywhere Hotel ac- commodations are almost impossible to get. Wrangell's Hank Bowman. Outside for the winter, is still look ng for an apartment after several months south; luckily got a hotel room.
 The Nolans reported seeing the NJ. C. Shains, the Eilert Holbeeks and other WrangelI and ex-Wrau- gell folks Outside. "Micky" is work ing in Bremerton. lives in Seattle; gets up at a. m. to get the fery for his place of employment, arI gets home about 7:3O at night. iH time to get a few hours sleep be- fore getting up at a. m. again.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-12-18
F' e = TEPEE TALK


 By Wm. E. Jay" BYRD The Red Men lodge will enter tain families and friends at a card party at the Red Men hall tomor- row night. The brothers are asked to invite all their friends to at- tend the affair which will be fol- lowed by a pot luck lunch and dancing.
 Play will start promptly at 8 o. clock and the ladies are reminded to bring the lunch.
 Election of officers for the com. ing term was held at the regular meeting of the tribe last Tuesday night with the following results: Prophet, Jens Snndberg; Sach- em, Joel Wing; Senior Sagamore Chet Steear; Junior Sagamore, Ralph Eindsley; Chief of Records, Chas Williamson; Collector of Wampum Virgil Newman; Keeper of Wam. pum, William E. Byrd; Trustee Carl Bradley.
 Don't forget the kiddies Christ. mas party Dec. 24 3 D. m.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-12-18

 Are Called
 To Register

Eighteen-year-old boys born on or before Sept !. 1924. but not af- ter October 3I, 1924, must report al the local draft board office in the City Hall for registration under .Selective Service during the week beginning December Is and end ing December 2H. it is announced by Selectiye Service.
 Emphasis is placed by selective Service on the fact that boys in this age group must register Re port today OF before next Thursday night to the Draft Board office where Mrs. Karl Theile, Draft Board Clerk. will see that you are prop erly registered.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-12-18
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS
 EDITION WILL BE
 0ITT nn mEnnrcn V

The annual Christmas edition of The Sentinel will be issued next Wednesday, delivered by carriers immediately following the Elks-Leg- ion party at the Coliseum after school that day. This will eliminate carrier boys having 10 deliver on Christmas Day. Christmas falling on Friday, usual publication day, The Sentinel, along with the rest of the community will observe the holiday.
 Social notes, fraternal activities, church notices and other news items should be in The Sentinel office moi later than Tuesday noon. Final forms for the Christmas edition will go to press at noon Wednesday.
 Don't forget to send a copy oi this edition to a friend Outside,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-12-18
SALVATION ARMY WILL
 HONOR SERVICE MEN
 AT DINNER DECEMBER g

The Salvation Army will be host to service men in the community at a special dinner to be served at 5 D. m. December 23 in the Civic Center The pre-Christmas affair for the soldiers and sailors is be- ing put on through funds donated to the Salvation Army's national war effort for such purposes. The dinner is being arranged by Brig. J. T. Gillingham, in charge of Sal yation Army activities in Alaska and British Columbia.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-12-18
ANOTHER WRANGELL
 MAN CALLED BY WPB
 FOR FISHERIES WORK

" G. Wies of WrangelI. head quarters Secretary for the Alaska salmon Purse Seiners Union, has been appointed to the War Produc- tion Board fisheries concentration committee, according to word to The Sentinel. Wies. who went Outside following the fishing season, is now In Seattle attending WIPE confer enees on the fishing setup for next season.
 Fred Gunderson of Wrangen had previously been called by WIPE for work in connection with fisheries.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-12-18
Santa At Show Wednesday

Elks and the American Legion will sponsor the visit of Santa Claus to youngsters of the community Wednesday afternoon at o'clock with the closing of school for the holiday. Santa's visit will be at the Coliseum theater and Manager Fred Cunningham, who is assisting Mir. Claus, is arranging a special picture program to fit in with the annual pilgrimage of the jolly old fellow from the North Pole.
 Supt. George Fabricius, cooperat- ing with Santa's annual visit, is arranging the school schedule SC that classes and school programs will be over in time for all young, sters to keep that o'clock Wed nesday date at the Coliseum
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-12-18
HALvERSONS HOME AFTER SEVERAL
 MONTHS OUTSIDE

MT. and Mrs. Ken Halyerson, well known Wrangell residents, re- turned to their home here this week after several months in Tacoma where "Ken" has been employed in a shipyard since the fishing season They report Tacoma, with it's ad. jacent Fort Lewis, biggest military reservation in the nation, beehive of war activity with living accom-, modations at premium and trans portatiOn one of the No. 1 head aches.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-12-18
FIRST AID GLASSES ARE
 POSTPONED TO JANUARY !

The first aid classes which were scheduled to start this week with NJ. l.. Miles as instructor have been postponed until after the Holidays and have been tentatively scheduled To start on Monday evening, Jan. 1 at 7:45.
 Every member of the Civilian De- fense Organization is expected to take this course. Those who find il inconvenient to attend on Mondays and Wednesday evenings are asked to contact William Eastaugh or William Byrd and an effort will be made to start additional classes for their convenience.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-12-18
CEILING ON POOL. BILLIARDS BOWLING
 FFFFnTTVF S00N

WASHINGTON - Price ceilings on bowling pool and billiards will go into effect next Wednesday, the Of flee of Price Administration an Rounced today. Price Administrator Leon Henderson explained that members of the armed forces and war workers by the thouansds find relaxation and recreation in playing these games and this regulation will insure that they are not overcharged for these recreations.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-12-18
i lying FOrtreSSeS
 Make Perfect Score
 On JapS In So. Pacific
' By Associated Press ]

In the Pacific war one of the days principal developments was Uz s Navy announcement that Ma " bombers assauIting Jap ships and positions on New Georgia island in the SoIOmons had damaged an en- emy destroyer and cruiser and three T.. $ Flying Fortresses had knocked down every one of dozen Jap planes that engaged them The 12 Jap planes constituted the entire inteception force which the Amer iean fliers encountered. One Fort Tess was lost but it's crew was say ed and one Of the Douglas Daunt- less dive bombers failed 10 return
 The raid was the seventh on fha Munda base about 15o miles above Guadaleanal
 British eommunique issued in New Delhi said that not a plana Was lost in the latest raids on Jap occupied villages in Burma.
 lap planes were said 10 have raided the Chitlagoug coast in In- dia yesterday but few casualties ant little damage was reported.
 There was some action reported in the Aleutians confined to r. $. bombing Of Jap-occupied Kfska and Attu. American bombing of these areas is reported to have demoral- ized Jap efforts 10 reinforce these outposts and Army report is that there is no evidence that the Japs have been able to land either sup plies or men in any quantities in the Aleutians.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-12-18
CHRISTMAS MUSIC
 PROGRAM SUNDAY
 NIGHT AT PRESBYTERTf

special Christmas music gram will be given at the Pre5h- terian church choir Sunday eve. r Z at 7:30 under the direction of Nrl. E. R. Sharnbroieh, it is announe ] by the Rev. Ben F. Judd, Jr., pas tor. Sunday morning services will be at the usual hours, Sunaoy School at 10 o'clock and morning worship at Il. -
 The annual Christmas Sunday School party for the children will be held at 7:3O Tuesday evening at the church.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-12-18
Wrangell Man Found Dead

Apparently the victim of exp j. ure, Axel Christensen, long time fisherman and mechanic in the Wrangell community, was found dead Wednesday in the old z building on lower Front street has apparently gone into the to sleep, officers reported, and su cumbed. He had been in a weak ened condition for some weeks and had been dead for some time when found Funeral services were to he held to day.
 Christensen, who had been here for years, had no known relatives. He was born in Denmark in 1884.