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The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-24
sTALIN SPEAKS

Thirty-second and next toast of the evening was that of Major Grant Mason. Mason is former director of Pan American Airways, former member of the Civil Aero nautics Board, and a crack flier. He does not, however, pretend to be a speaker, and little did he dream that his speech was to have the most startling reyerberations of the evening Mason's toast con- sisted of a straightforward tribute to Russian and allied pilots who dare in the air which they share. ;
 The interpreters complained that they couldn't translate this into Russian and make it rhyme. But it rhymed with Stalin.
 For after the champagne glasses clicked in honor of Allied and Rus sian fliers and the company start ed to sit down, suddenly they dis covered that they could not sit down. For Josef Stalin, head of all Russia, was speaking.
 He agreed with the tribute to the fliers. But he went on to say that many Russian fliers were fly- ing with cast-off equipment, with planes the Allies did not want With the British Ambassador list efing, Stalin bluntly told how when the United States finally did send some of the latest airplane models, they had been taken off the ship in Scotland. Russia never got them.
 Stalin finished. There was pain ful silence Suddenly the deep voice of Wendell Willkie boomed forth in soothing. diplomatic speech on the importance of being frank among ourselves. Good AL lies must be frank, he said, but there was also the danger that diff ferences might pull the Allie S dpdlt HID, ilc odiu, was Wildl Hitler wanted most
 Later the British Ambassador made a brief speech in which he gave a complimentary appraisal of Stalin, his leadership and all Of the things he had done for his country
 
 That ended probably the most historic Moscow dinner ever held in honor of visiting dignitary.
 NOTE: Stalin was quite correct that first class American planes were taken off a Russian bound
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Slump in nidwinter trade will be marked. Retail stores will find diff ficulty in replenishing stocks and the new year bargains may be dis If the stars are rightly read. Bankers and financiers will study wlue-reaching money prob lens. The stock market may exhi- bit unexpected vagares. Campaigns for scrap of many sorts will teach the value of thrift and will bene- fit the nation in future methods Of using the essentials and non- essentials of civilized life.
 NATIONAL ISSUES: In tn e coming year public resentment against politicians who retard war efforts for selfish reasons as we'll as. against those who have reaped large profits from the nations needs in time of peril will stead fly gain intensity, astrologers pre- dict. Aspects that encourage re- bellion and even revolution will affect many persons who have sus- tained adyerses or losses The seers counsel patience for they envision manys reforms and rewards among the peoples of the world.
 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: Lulls in conflict in various places presage intense and desperate ac- tivities on land, sea and in the
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MERRY -GO-ROUND

The U. s. Navy pays tribute to the expert gunnery of the French Navy, also their courage When the French battleship Jean Bart opened fire at Casablanca, she was inside the harbor, but her first shot struck so close to a U. s. war ship that it blew one U. s. land ing boat out of the water T he landing boat had just been low cred California gossips have been predicting that defeated Gov Olson would retire in favor. of Lieutenant Governor Patterson, then have Patterson appoint him to the California Supreme Court. This, however, is doubtful because Olson doesn't trust Patterson any further than he can throw an ele- phant :. How doubtful it is, was confirmed when Gov Olson turned up in Washington the other day to persuade Roosevelt to appoint him to Justice Byrnes' vacancy on the U. s. Supreme Court.
 Copyright, l942, by United Fea- ture Syndicate, Incl
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DEMOCRATIC REVOLT

Smouldering resentment inside the Democratic Party has flared out against it's present leadership and has eliminated in the call for meeting of Midwest Democratic leaders at Omaha.
 At the meeting will be the Demo- cratic state chairnen or other leaders from Iowa, Kansas, Cobra do, Missouri, Minnesota, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, and Wy oming.
 It will be a trump conference, held without official sanction of Wash ington, but nevertheless with the tacit approval of some big-wigs in- side the Democratic National Com mittee
 Purpose of the Omaha meeting is to form a bloc or coalition to salvage the remnants of the Dem- ocratic Party This is strong lan- guage. in any party, especially when the head of the party sits in the White House. But there is growing dissatisfaction with the President himself in regard to party leadership, particularly the fact that he has given no cue for building up leadership for l944.
 Probable plan is to form work ing agreement between Midwest ern leaders and certain leaders in side Congress to take more and more play away from the Presi- dent and put it back in the hands of the party.
 A growing underground move ment has also started to make sure that when the Democratic Ma tional Committee meets, the new chairman will be the choice of party leaders, not be handpicked by FDR personally.
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2s

This is an unimportant day in planetary direction but there are aspects that are slightly depressing. The day after" this year may be unusually gloomy.
 HEART AND HOME: This is d day for looking forward and for seeing only what is best in future possibilities. The habit of self deception may be apparent when facts are bravely faced. The claim for all that is desirable in life which has ruled Americans in the past must be altered to an unsel- fish outlook in which service must guide. Young folk today may be restless and exacting after more than an abundance of gifts. Greed must be eliminated in the human consciousness for the stars pre- sage severe lessons in loss and sac rifice which teach the slight value of material possessions.
 BUSINESS AFFAIRS: The usual
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air at the beginning of the new year. Severe weather will increase the terrible hazards of war on various fronts. Fatalities am on civilians will be as numerous as those reported from battle fronts. The stars warn of epidemics in Axis-occupied cities. Hundreds of girls in schools and colleges should prepare for work in hospitals where they will be needed for many months.
 People whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of an- xieties and perplexities which will be happily relieved. Loss of money or reduction in income may dis turb few women.
 Children born on this day prob ply will be fortunate through life, although they may have many vicissitudes and changes. They should De exceedingly bright and intelligent.
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Daily lessons in English v. L. GORDON

WORDS OFTEN MISUSED Do write Your letter of December referred in PIG
 OFTEN MISSPEILED: Projectie TILE,
 SYNONYMS Demonstration evidence testimony substantial yerfication, concusveness.
 three it is yours. vocabulary promoting health wholesome The moral effect salutary.'
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MODERN ETIQUETTE 'y ROBERTA LEE

O. the cultivation of a good speaking voice?
 A. pitch enuncaon pronunciation of pleasing that low and genenot too should the chest and head throat alone
 e. the luncheon table?
 A.
 How should girl refuse dance?
 sorry this engaged" if true Other Thank but sitting this out In either event girl graciously with smile.
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ship by the British. Dut he did not know that Gen. Eisenhower, preparing for an African front, and Knowing that Airacrobras were on the ships, went to Prime Minister Churchill personally and demanded the planes Churchill finally gave them to him.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY

DECEMBER 24 Arlie B. Hayes Lisle F. Hebert E. B. Shaffer Mrs. J. Jackson Roy Rutherford Stella Dapcevich DECEMBER 25
 w. D. Gross
 Lee RoX
 Dorothy Lund Bertha Lynch
 w. c. Gray Mrs. J. c. Shanks Christina Nielsen Mrs. A. Shaeffer Mrs. Joseph Kendler Steve Stanworth Bessie Dapcevich F. R. Sanders
 A. J. Balog Mrs. Sam Paul Jr. Bettye Kemmer Tom Langley F. E. Carothers
 M. A. Chase
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LOOK and LEARN sy c. GORDON

l. Which chief city of New England? 2. How many there cord of wood? championship from John L. Sullivan? 4. life a mosquito? 5. invention made George Westinghouse famous?
 ANSWERS: l. 2. cubic 3. 4. to months.
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HOROSCOPE "The Stdrs incline
 but do not compeW
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25


 ! Benefic aspects rule powerfully today and should bring high hopes to the people of the United States. There is a sign presaging unity and confidence, courage and sue cess.
 HEART AND HOME: The stars presage greatest happiness today for the young and the aged. Many recently, married couples will cele- brate with joy their first holiday in a new home while old persons will find peace in the knowledge that they have come near the end of their material responsibilities. The stars presage clear vision and positive viewpoints regarding war issues. Astrologers predict tn a this Christmas will be one of the milestones that mark the begin ming of our comprehension of the potentialities of new social or der.
 BUSINESS AFFAIRS: While the marts of trade are deserted, heads of big business, bankers and finan- ciers will pause to contemplate past and present conditions in trade and commerce. They will recognize the progress of the eco homie revolution and vision post war conditions when there will be more equable distribution of wealth than in former years. The elimination of poverty, long a dream of reformers, will be a prob lem which will be partially solved, it is presaged.
 NATIONAL ISSUES; Many cher ished American customs and tra- ditions will be put on the social scrap pile in the new year when the exigencies of war will bring about strange new standards of human behavior Through many tribulations and grave errors the younger generation will learn the value of long-tried rules of con- duct. Today there will be a blend ing of past and present formalities long to be remembered in coming years when results of the mixture of many races along foreign bat tie fronts will bring about new types of Americans.
 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS India, the cradle of many faiths, and the Holy Land will have spec ial meaning to soldiers of Europe, Australia, Canada and the United States who have been trained to fight on foreign lands. Bible pic- lures will be realities to thou sands who are scattered over the globe. Many men in uniform every where will study the Bible under the planetary influences which transfer the emphasis of living from the material to the spiritual plane. Army and Navy chaplains will become teachers and their duties will extend beyond former regulations, the seers prophecy. i Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of bene- fits through many channels. Plenty of profitable activity is forecast for men and women.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be talented and ambiti- ous. They will crave success and win it. Desire for power should be overcome early for it will be an obstacle in the way of an artistic career
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-24

Stalin as the greatest man III the world? The Russians looked pleased. Others looked at the British Am bassador. Would he accept Stalih as greater than Churchill? Or would Cowles toast Roosevelt? Or was it Willkie?
 Cowles enjoyed the suspense for a moment, then continued:
 Il toast the unknown Russian soldier who is winning this war!"
 The entire gathering was on its feet. Cowles had outdone Barnes.
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Christmas and There is one thing which we can believe in this Christmas. Even while war is being fought It is this:
 Christmas is eternal. War is not
 Even with the knowledge that hatred has once again split the world asunder even with the know ledge that there is little peace arth today we can believe in that.
 This Christmas, more than any other, calls for a reassurance of human faith and understanding. Americans who fighting and dying 10000 miles away from their homes today will have hard time associatng Christmas this year with the sympathy and affection human hearts hold for each other. But they are remembering the Chrismases of years of peace and doing their best to insure further of peace and good will throughout the world.
 Our enemies seek to destroy many of these good things which come with Christmas
 This isn't Christmas for Japan. But in Germany they are celebrating Christmas. Htler's government
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SPECIAL XMAS PACKAGES

Tn Watkins Products. Set gold trim glasses with each $500 pur- chase. Free Xmas Cards. Call for them 3.30 to pm. H. N. Full bright, Watkins Dealers, 172 Franklin St. Room 4. adv.
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ORIGIN oF YuLE GIFTS

The giving of gifts to the poor at Christmas time originated with the belief that the Christ Child some times came to the door as beggar.
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CHRISTMAS, 1922

and the angel said unto them, Fear not; for, behold I bring you tidngs of great joy, which shall be to all people For unto you is born this day in the city of David Saviour which is Christ the Lord. ."
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Happy is the woman who re- ceives a cash Christmas present, because she will have lot of fun at the January sale counters
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-12-24
20 YEARS AGO 1yir fMn EMPIRE
DECEMBER 24, 1922

DECEMBER
 Juneau left Seattle morning Alaska
 People appealed that the drive
 F. Heintzleman, of the U returning the Victoria which had left Seattle the Scottish Rite be held Day, place Hall between the hours pm
 Morton young hopeus of Harry happy 
 accompanied principal Ketchkan play games Albert Garn Leslie Caslen Komquist George accompanying total place the trip including at Khikan three at Wrange with teams from Metlakata Wrangen.
 With nearly Eagles present Eagles Douglas parties during holidays enjoyed L. Hubert Wyer  Gowals Engineer Officer Alaska passenger away on business several weeks.
 temperature of 42 minimum of 39
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People Gasneau Channel appealed Relief Fund that the Decem whe hen close.
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Heinzleman of the U. returning Juneau on Victoria which had n morning
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reception Masons Accepted Scottish Rite Masons to be held New Years according Fellows between the o 3 and pm
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TOM AND JERRY BATTER At Sully's Bakery Phone SIT adv
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mail from the States aboard had left Seattle in the
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and Myrtle Morton, young hopefus of MT and happy when their pup Jiggs feared hem.
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C. Gotwa Engineer Officer of the Alaska Road Conn passenger norhbond the Victoria headed for Juneau en away official business several weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-05-15
FINE STAGE SHOW
TODAY AT POu'S
Ray Kinney and Hawaiian
Band, Tony CanzOneri,
Joey Adams Top Bill

Today will be your last oppor-
tunity to see Ray Kinney and his
famous Hawaiian Band on the stage
Of the Loew Poll theater, where
they are being presented in person
for four performances, at 100, 400,
$50 and 900 p. m.
With this outstanding orchestra
are such stars as OBEY Adams one
Of today's favorite comedians; Sue
Ryan, lovely songstress, Eddie, Jack
and Betty, skating stars, and others.
Tony Canzoner Is being presented
as an extra added attraction on
the ball. On the screen Is Jane
Withers in "The Mad Martindales. !"
Combing mirth, music and ro-
nance, "Rio Rita" opens five-day
engagement tomorrow morning at
the Loew Poll Theater with Bud
Abbott and Lou Costello cavorting
into the twelfth year Of their amaz-
ing partnership as comedians.
Then 1t Is considered that they
were relatively unknown only five
years ago, their rise is phenomenal.
Now popular on stage, screen and
radio, they reach the apex Of their
climb in the new picture.
Kathryn Grayson and John Car
roll offer romance and melody as
a background for the antics Of the
comedians. Miss Grayson In duet
with Carroll sings 1.-THE Rangers
Song" and Long Before You Came
Along" Carroll sings the theme
song, Rio Rita" and Miss Gray
son solos with THE Shadow Song"
from Dinorah.
A capable supporting cast in
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-05-15

Art Boyd, Of radio fame, and Art
Davis.F Filmed against a beautiful
outdoor background Of the west
this action-packed comedy-drama
provides entertainment plus.
Ahl Look what's coming We'd
nesday, for three days. why. It's
that gripping, soul-stirring, red,
white and blue adventure ITO the
Shores Of Tripoli," starring John
Payne, Maureen O'Hara and RAN
dolph Scott. The second smash hit
on the same program is "Who Is
Hope Schuyler" with Joseph AL
len, Mary Howard, Sheila Ryan and
Ricardo Cortez.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-05-15
STRAND OFFERING
ANDY HARDY FILM
Latest in Family Series
Starts Sunday With sos
Coast Guard

Tonight's final showings will
bring to close the current en-
gagement Of 1.-THE Courtship Of
Andy Hardy" at the Strand thea
ter Featuring Mickey Rooney.
Lewis Stone, Sara Haden, Fay Hoi-
den, Cecilia Parker, Donna Reed
and Ann Rutherford, this latest pic
ture in the Hardy SERIES affords
top-notch entertainment. 1.-THE Man
Who Returned to Life" featuring
John Howard. Lucille Fairbanks,
Marcella Martin and Roger Clark,
Is the second big thrill hit on the
same program.
Starting tomorrow for four-day
engagement, the Strand once again
will present two first-run, first Wa
terbury showing, features. Head
ing this well balanced program is
SOS Coast Guard" starring Ralph
Byrd, Bella Lugosi and Maxine
Doyle, The picture opens with q
bang" when Mr.. Byrd and Maxine
Doyle are caught in the hold Of a
sinking ship. The plot is an in
triguing one, having to do with the
activities Of a group Of malevolent
scientists and are attempting to sell
their disintegrating gas bombs to
Morovania, a large foreign power.
Arnatite, an important element in
the manufacture Of these deadly
bombs, is being struggled out
aboard the freighter Carfax, which
founders on heavy reef during a
storm. The coast guard, Of course
comes to the rescue. With breeches
buoy, and in the rescue, Boroff, the
chief munitions man, is recognized
as a public enemy of the United
States government. He is pursued
in making his getaway, and Byrd's
kid brother is killed. The ensuing
events are filled with thrills, dy-
manic action and plenty Of laughs.
The second first run, first Wa
terbury showing feature, is new
kind Of a western, titled Rolling
Down the Great Divide" Featured
in this new saga of the west are
such outstanding personalities as
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-05-15
NEW MOVIE BLONDE

Helen Gilbert, blonde newcomer,
plays mystery girl in The Falcon
Takes Over" George Sanders new
RKO Radio picture.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-05-15

of blues singing. Ray enter
tanned me when he was drumming
for Dorsey" Bing added. "EIe was
clever then and his recordings since
have been consistently good"
Recently co-leader and featured
mainstay of Will Bradley's great
orchestra, Ray introduced such IA
nous tunes as BEAT Me Daddy
Eight to Bar" Scrub Me Mamma
With q Boogie Beat" Down the
Road Apiece" and many others.
Featured entertainers In the Nc
Kinley organization are Imogene,
Mahlon Clark, the Texas Rangers,
Louis and George, the Trio, Quar-
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-05-15

Roy Rogers adm the Sons Of the
Pioneers will sing three songs in
Romance on the Range" for Re-
public Studios. The songs are "Coy-
ote Serenade," Rocky Mountain
Lullaby" and "Sing as You Work"
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-05-15
M'KINLEY PLAYS
LAKE COMPOUNCE
Famous Drummer Brings
Orchestra to Bristol
Next Sunday Night

A great Snowman, Americas top
musical drummer and one Of the
most popular musicians in the coun-
try, Texas-born Ray Mckinley
brings his outstanding new orches-
ira to Lake Compounce Sunday
night In his first New England APP
pearance.
Rays talents on the drums have
been hailed by music critics in
every popular music publication
throughout the country. Bing crosby
in a recent article in Music and
Rhythm" pointed out that Ray is
not only q great drummer but one
Of my ten favorite vocalists."
Bing was referring to Rays style
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-05-15

cludes Patricia Dane, Tom Conway,
Arthur Space, Peter Whitney and
Dick Rich. They form a band of
spies who are intent on eliminating
Abbott and Costello, but their ef-
forts are futile of course.
The numerous escapes Of the
comedians provide the comedy
which will keep audiences in a con-
slant uproar through the showing.
The action and the melody keep
going at fast and hilarious pace
throughout the entire picture. For
the very tops in entertainment,
make date now to see Abbott and
Costello in "Rio Rita" at Loew's
Poll.
On the same program Is another
smash hit. the mystery thriller,
Tragedy at Midnight" with John
Howard, Margaret Lindsay and
Mona Barrie.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1942-05-15
Up And Down Broadway
BY JACK GAVER
United Press Drama Editor

New York. May 15-(UP)1 too bad that Katharine Conels
Candida" could not have been regular
mec production available to all and sndy during unlimited run
finest thing the eater had this Tomorrow
night winds Of ten performances mostly man spread
benefit the
had chance to see it.