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The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-07
PRIMARIES NOW
 UNDER WAY IN
 MIDDLE WEST

Senator William J. Bulow, South Dakota Democrat, lost the renom- ination for a third term, to an out and out Roosevelt supporter, who charged him with Pre-War isola- tionism
 Incomplete returns in primary voting in four states headline the contest and indicate that former Gov. Berry holds better than 2 to 1 lead over the Senator who since Pearl Harbor has pledged support to the war effort but re- serves the right to criticize the ad- ministratiop on domestic policies. In Indiana, Representative w. T Schulte. labor leader. lost to Ray Madden.
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into China, but speculation is raised on the prospects of a major offen- sive with Chungking itself as the objective.
 This dispatch and another from London added that Lieut.. Gen. Joseph Stilwell, commanding the Chinese forces in the defense of Burma, had arrived safely at an undisclosed base in Burma.
 The situation at Wanting, Chin csc frontier station, was described in Chungking conimuniques yester- day as obscure" Jap troops were reported to be advancing northeast into the Yunnan Province along the Burma Road.
 U. S. Bombers Hit
 Meanwhile, New Delhi reported yesterday that 40 Jap planes had been destroyed and 25 others badly damaged when a United States bomber squadron struck in it's sec ond successive raid on the Mingal- adon Airdrome just north of Ran goon.
 American sources in India said that three flights of Major-G Lewis H. Brereton's bomber force in India had delivered an attack in the morning, starting fires at the drome which could be seen for 70 miles.
 The Royal Air Force, timing it's blows with the American attack, struck anew at barges bringing Jap anese war material and perhaps troops up the Chindwin River from the Burma front 400 miles north
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-07
SALVATION ARMY DRIVE OVER TOP
 HITTING S1,576

As the annual Salvation Army drive for funds draws to a close, Adj. Stanley Jackson announced today that total of $1576 has been subscribed this year, with a few more donations still coming in.
 This is the largest and most suc- cessful drive ever carried off in Juneau, far surpassing last year $ donations of less than $1,000.
 This figure includes both SUD- scriptions and Tag Day purchases.
 Adj Jackson announced the fig ure today, expressing his appreci- ation to the people of Juneau who contributed and to the many in the city who volunteered their as- sistance in helping with the drive.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-07
BID50pENED. FOR GLACIER HIGHWAY JOB
M. p. Munter Sub mifs S4O7,574 Figure for
 Road Project

M. P, Munter, Seattle contractor, submitted bid of $407,574 yester- day for the Glacier Highway pro- ject, and the contracts are being forwarded to the headquarters of the Public Roads Administration for award. M. D. Williams, Dis trict Engineer, announced today. Hunters bid was approximately 5000 under the engineers estimate which was $4lO,458.
 The project calls for widening, strengthening and improving of the highway from Juneau to Duck Creek and the airport, contemplat- ing paving the road next year in 2 separate project.
 Munter, who now is in Juneau, said today that he will begin work on the road as soon as he is noti- fled from the Public Roads Admin istration headquarters of the final award of the bid. Meanwhile, he said, preliminary work will begin within the next few days.
 Munter has supervised numerous other projects in Alaska, and last year handled the contract for the building of the Fish Creek road on Douglas Island. At present he also is carrying out road projects near Ketchikan and built several bridges in that area in 1897. He handled the construction of several roads in the Fairbanks area in 1899 and 1940.
 Munter intends to spend most of this summer in Juneau and is stay ing at the Baranof Hotel at pres ent.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-07
DOUBLE BILL STARTS FRIDAY,
 CAPITOL SHOW
Ladies in Retirement Ends Run in Juneau
 This Evening

Opening tomorrow for a two- night run at the Capitol Theatre is a double bill including San An- tonic Rose" melodic comedy. and "The Richest Man in Town" story of everyday people.
 Styled completely in the modern mood, Universal's tune-filled San Antonio Rose" features the Merry Macs, noted recording and radio musical organization. Headlining the cast are Jane Fra2ee, Robert Paige. Lon Chaney. Jr., Eve Arden, Shemp Howard and others.
 The picture is comedy when it isn't music, with the laughs being contributed by Shemp Howard and Lon Chaney, Jr., in combination.
 Already acclaimed as the seasons biggest little picture, Columbias S 'The Richest Man in Town" shares the bill Headed by Frank Craven of Our Town" fame, the cast in- cludes Edgar Buchanan, Roger Pryor and Eileen O'Hearn, sensa- tional new Hollywood discovery.
 Directed by Charles Barton, the story is an unusual one, based on the exciting drama to be found in the lives of lovable. everyday people.
 On the Capitol screen for the last time tonight is the stage sen sation Ladies in Retirement" star ring Ida Lupino and Louis Hay uyard
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-07
INSTALLATIONS FOR RAINBOW,
 DEM0LAY SET

Joint installation ceremonies oi the Order of Rainbow for Girls and the Order of DeMolay, will be held in the Scottish Rite Temple or Saturday night at 7:30 0o'clock Miss Anna Lois Davis will be in- stalled as Worthy Advisor for the girls and Harry Sperling, Jr. os Master Councillor for the DeMolay
 Miss Betty Rice, retiring Worthy Advisor, will act as Installing Of- ficer with Miss Mary Steward as Installing Marshal; Miss Ruth AL len, Installing Recorder; Miss Rev. erly Leivers, Installing Musician; and Miss Isabel Parsons, Installing Chaplain
 For the Order of DeMolay, Grif- fitn Nordling will be Installing Master Councillor and John Krug- ness, Installing Marshal. Parents and friends of the young people are invited to attend.
 Immediately following the in- stallation ceremonies. dance will be held in the ballroom of the Temple for Rainbow Girls, DeMo- lay boys and their invited guests only. A committee consisting Uf Miss Irene Williams, chairman, as- sisted by Erna Meier, Doris Miet- tinan and Winona Monroe, will be in charge of refreshments.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-07
TWENTY-TW0
 ARRIVE FROM
 SOUTH TODAY

Passengers arriving in Juneau to- day from the south were, from Seattle, Ada Middleworth, Howard Middleworth, Winifred Osborne, George Rivard, Clark Crichton, Jr., M. E. Kelly, Kristian Johnson, Fred Oakson, Virginia Hubbard, Mrs Mary Hakins. Mrs. c. Crichton, Jr., and infant, Gladys Hughes, Claud Araldson and James M. Long.
 From Southeast Alaska ports, Jo- seph Adamson, Mrs. R. Martin George Folta. Earl Neuru, Bob White, R. L. Wolfe and John Strand.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-07
HALIBUT VESSELS
 ARRIVE WITH FISH

Thirty four thousand two hund- red pounds of halibut were brought into port this morning and sold here.
 Vessels of the halibut fleet ar- irving were the Little Emma, Capt. John Winther. l0,500 pounds which sold to Booth Fisheries for 8.60 and 10.30; the Vivian, Capt. Charles Larson, 1l.000 pounds. sold to AL aska Coast Fisheries for 8.60 and l0.30; the Thelma, Capt Bernt AL stead, l0,500 pounds sold to New England Fish Company for 8.65 and l0.35; the 3l-A-27, Capt. John Pad emeister, 2200 pounds. sold to the New England Fish Company for 8.30 and 1925.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-07
TAKE PASSENGERS AND
 MAIL ON FLIGHTS

Passengers for Sitka on Tuesday afternoon with Alaska Coastal Air lines were Jay Allen, Miss Pat Dru- hner, and Jack Garrett. Making the return flight to Juneau from Sitka were Mrs. Ruby Speer, Pearl Mo Neill, J. Fulgencio and Bill Holt. Passengers to Tenakee were R. F. Poston and w. c. Kennell
 On flight to Hoonah, late Tues day passengers were Bernie Rosen- berg, Mrs. Bernie Rosenburg, Bill Finsen, Mrs. w. H. Finsen, Mrs. Elmer Glassburn and child. Com ing to Juneau from Hawk Inlet were Hans F1oe and O. M. Kreg. An Alaska Coastal Airlines plane made charter trip late Tuesday to Pelican City, Strawberry Point and Hoonah with Earl A. Wohlfrom. additional flights were two round trips to Polaris-T -Taku.
 On second late flight to Sitka Tuesday passengers were L. " Cast ner, Virgil Baker, Mrs. C. B. Hedges, Emmett Connor and L. Hancock.
 Those returning here on the plane from Sitka were Donald zampahn, Paul Ardett, John Wolfe, Rex R. Palmer and Peter Snider
 Wednesday Flights
 Making the flight to Sitka with AGA Wednesday were Alfred Anton- sen, Carl D. Larson, John J. Philip son, Henry Hoerlein, Mrs. Henry Hoerlein, and Ruby Fitzpatrick and returning passengers were Percy J. Shanks, T. Morrow and Robert G. Boes. On second flight to the Island city were Carl Vevelstad, James Shotridge. James R. Murphy, Mrs. J. Poitras, J. Poitras and James Boyle and returning were, Emily Hawley, Miss S. Armstrong and Mrs Jack Pedersen.
 A charter flight for the Hood Bay Canning Company was made on Wednesday to Hood Bay with A. P. Wolf and coming to Juneau from Tenakee were Mrs. Kitty Jacobsen and M. Eister. Five round trip flights were made Wednesday to Polaris- -Taku.
 Leaving Juneau this morning for Sitka were L. M. Ritter, Vestal Webb, Sylvia Ross, John w. Tomp- kins and J. M. Fulgencio. Air mail was carried both ways on all Sitka trips
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-07
GRUENING TALKS AT MEETING OF
 {. OF (. TODAY
Says United States Will Win Wdr-Reports
 on Trip

Gov. Ernest Gruening gave the main address today at noon in the Gold Room of the Baranof Hotel before members of the Juneau Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. John Mccormick spoke on behalf of the War Stamp and Bond Campaign Al Anderson. Secretary of the AL aska Miners Association, also spoke briefly.
 The Governor gave report of his recent trip to Washington, D. C., ecounting tile steps of the hearings ,n Alaska steamship rates in which he AS percent surcharge was re- duced to 20 for Southeastern Alaska and 25 for ports to the Westward.
 Gold Mines Affected
 Gov. Gruening said that gold mining operations in Alaska, since they are not essential to the war industry, will be curtailed event. lally. but that until the operations and miners could be used in essen- tial war efforts, any closing down of gold mining is not iorecasted.
 The Governor referred to efforts being made to develop the mining of strategic minerals here, and said shat he had been informed this morning of War Production Boala additional appropriation with which to carry on the search for these minerals in Alaska. The appropria- ton includes $164.000 for the U. S. Geological Survey, and $350,000 for the Bureau of Mines.
 AlaSka's chief executive declared that Alaska vii. play an important part in the winning of the war. He said that the United States is gird- ing itself to meet the supreme test. From what I've seen I can tell you in absolute confidence-we are going to win"
 War Bond Eaiiy
 Mrs. Mccormick spoke briefly on cSAAdAA OA IlAC odlC Ol wal oOIlOS and Stamps and announced that a rally for this purpose will be held at 9:15 p. m. May 16 in the 20th Century Theatre.
 MT. Anderson, in Juneau on his way to Fairbanks, said that the gold mining situation in Alaska is mot as grim as many persons believe"
 He said that most operators are ready to continue operations this year, some on a reeuce0 scale. He stated that when the time comes and gold mining operations are needed for the effort, most operators will willingly donate their mer, equipment and supplies to this erd.
 Guests were Capt. Carl F. Scheib- ner of Fort Richardson, Everett Smith of the U. s. Employment Ser vice office here, Mrs. Walter Hellan, Mrs. Waino Hendrickson and Mrs. w. E. Cahill
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-07
CLINIC HELD IN
 HEALTH CENTER

Immunization clinic series for Juneau children, drawing toward the end, found 55 children yester- day morning at the clinic in the Public Health Center, where Dr. L. P. Dawes gave the inoculations for typhoid, whooping cough, diph- theria and smallpox.
 Of these, 31 were infant and pre- school children, II were from the Parochial School clinic and 13 from the Public Schools. Another clinic will be held next Wednesday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-07

ships or large cruisers.
 The London Daily Express today quoted the French radio as saying that the 7.000-ton French cruisers Marseillaise and LaMotte Picquet were missing since the British at tack on Madagascar.
 The Express said the Vichy an- nouncement expressed fears that the cruisers may either have joined the British or are trying to rejoin the French fleet in Indo- China.'
 Warplanes Dominate
 During the attacks yesterday on the northern tip of the vital French island base, it was reported that Royal Air Force warplanes domin- ated the skies over the base and British warships reported that a firm command was surrounding the seas around the port of Diego Suarez.
 The British said that Commandos leading the assault plunged 20 miles through heavy jungles against "stif- fening French resistance" to reach the gates of the naval base.
 A joint British Admiralty and War Office communfque admitted that yesterdays British attacks were being met with determination. !" Casualties were said to be heavy.
 Meanwhile, it was reported in London that Washington was con- sidering a possible United States move against vichy controlled bases flanking the Panama Canal, since Vichy France has defied the U s. warning against resistance toward the British attack on Madagascar.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-07
Mrs. H. Lucas, Jr. Is
 Visiting Here Now

Mrs. Harry Lucas, Jr. is staying in Juneau for a week or ten days visit with Mayor and Mrs. Lucas on her way south for short vaca- ton trip and visit with her par ents. Harry Lucas. Jr. remained Tn Anchorage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-07
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, May 7- Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is IFS, American Can 62h, Anaconda 241a, Bethlehem Steel 555s, Commonwealth and Southern 3/l6, Curtiss Wright 61a, International Harvester 42%s, Kenne- colt 28ss, New York Central 7A Northern Pacific 5A, United States Steel 469s.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-07
PRICES WEDNESDAY

Closing quotation of Alaska Ju- neau mine stock Wednesday was 1A American Can 61%. Anaconda 249s Bethlehem Steel 55A, Common wealth and Southern 3i16, Curtiss Wright 6N, International Harvester 41as. Kennecott 28lk, New York Cen tral 7A. Northern Pacific 5la. Unit ed States Steel 469s, Pound $4.04.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-07
FORMER JUNEAUITE
 GETS COMMISSION

Word has been received here that R. M Bragg, formerly an operator with the Signal Corps in the Ju- neau office, has been graduated as lieutenant from the West Coast Training Center, U. s. Army Air Corps, Luke Field, Arizona.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-07
FIRE DEPARTMENT
 TO MEET TONIGHT

Members of Juneau Volunteer Fire Department will meet tonight starting at o'clock in the Fire Hall. Officials of the Gastineau Channei Baseball League will be elected.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-07
GEORGE ". F0LTA RETURNS TODAY
 FROM kET(HIkAN

George w. Folta, Alaska Coun- cillor at Large, United States De- partment of the Interior, returned to his Juneau headquarters today from Ketchikan where he has been for several weeks on official busi- ness.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-07
DOW, JONES AVERAGES

The following are today's Dow, Jones averages: industrials s7.4 rails 24.72, utilities 1l69. PICK U P
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-07
U. ]. {. C. GUTTER
 HAIDA IN PORT

For few days stay in port, the U. s. Coast Guard cutter Haida, Capt. Norman c. Leslie, arrived in Juneau Tuesday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-07

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DOW, JONES AVERAGES

Dow. Jones averages Wednesday were as follows: Industrials. 96.71; rails. A84; utilities, 1162.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-07
MISS SMITH BACK
AT OFFICE HERE

Alice Smith, employe in the Un- employment Compensation Con- mission here, was back at her desk today after spending vacation m Skagway with her famiy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-07

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-07
 COLISEUM NOW YOU'RE THE ONE"
NOWl
JOHN HARRINGTON 4
 CALLED SOUTH BY
 DEATH OF MOTHER

John Harrington left by plane to- day for Seattle where he was called by the death of his mother which occurred yesterday He will De away for ten days or two weeks.
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STRONGHOLD TAKES PORT
 OF ISLAND

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(0RREGID0R, OTHER BASES
 HAvEFALLEN

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JAPANESE ARE PENETRATING
 INDIA, CHINA

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AU Folks : love to F1sb

 THE LURE OF FISHING isn't SO much the catching of fish .. it's the relaxation. the refreshment of mind, nerves and body...the peace andquiet, the wholesome surroundings. You could say the same thing ofOlympia Beer, the Beverage ofModeration. It, too, recoups the worker and thus serves America well these busy days... No wonder thousands say: Fishing and beer ustnaturally go together! ]"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-05-07
THOUSANDS ASK WHY
 "Its toe Water"

For fine character and good taste, enjoy Olympia, Americas Original Ligbt Table Beer" Its high quality is due to the perfection Olympia sfamous Subterranean brewing water plus premium-priced ingredi- ents and the brewing skill of tbree generations of one family of Master Brewers.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-08-27
Uncle Sam Calls
Office Workers

rrr , -
Wanted Stenographers! The Gov
ernment's defense program has de-
veloped into an about program.
Thousands of stenographers have
answered the call for civilian war
workers. Thousands more are need
ed IN the war department, the navy
department, and in many other
agencies In our nations capital.
Young women who will be Is
years old by October | have won
derful opportunity to secure re-
munerative positions. Never before
have young people been able to Sc
cure employment in responsible po-
sitions with little or no experience.
Not only young women are needed,
but also those of mature years.
Women whose MISUNDERSTANDING
those whose sons-are at the front
may find in this field their oppor-
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-08-27
Annual Convention
Helena Diocesan
Held at KalispeH

The 21st annual convention of the
Helena diocesan council of the Ma
tional Council of Catholic Women
was held at Kalispell on Sunday
August % to Is
Those attending from here were
Rev Edmond Taylor, Mrs. A. L
Brock and Mrs. Bernard Schlumm
Business sessions were held III
St. Mathews school hall and social
gatherings included the deaners
luncheon Sunday noon, a picnic III
Woodland park Sunday evening, the
past presidents luncheon Monday
noon, banquet that evening ane
a luncheon meeting Tuesday noon.
Miss Marie Thompson of Sar
Francisco, regional supervisor of the
National Community Service, WON.
ems division of the u. S. O., gave
an interesting talk on the aim
works and accomplishments of this
organization in the war effort.
The highlight of Tuesdays pro.
gram was the talk by the Rev. Jul
Jus J. Babst, Col, Chaplain's Corps
9th Corps Area, Fort Douglas, Titan
Election of officers and an adj
dress by the Rev. Joseph NJ Gil
more D. d. Bishop of Helena closed
the meeting. Mrs. Thomas M. Rob
inson of Helena was reelected pres
ldent
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-08-27
Marine Recruiting
Office Will Be
Open Aug. Is, II, q

There will be United States Ma
rine Corps Recruiting Office open at
the Post Office Building Libby
on August rs, ~ and %. Married or
unmarried men between the ages
II and 33 inclusive are wanted now
to begin the type of training which
will lead the offensive on to Tokyo
Men who are qualified will be furn-
ished transportation to Butte for
Diego 70 rtraining. Married men
enlistment and the non to San
or men with class B dependents are
eligible for dependent allowances
If you are a man ready for action
with the fighting Marines, see the
recruiting party for further infor-
nation and assistance in joining.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-08-27
Hospital Notes

Miss Yvonne Hamel of Troy was
released Saturday.
Mrs. Rose Napier was brought to
the hospital Monday with broken
leg
A girl was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Clark Hubbard on Monday.
Mrs. j O. Beason was released
: from the hospital on Friday
A boy was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Lee <. Brown on Thursday.
A boy was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Walter Zajanc on Thursday.
William Smith of Troy was q
surgical patient on the 25th.
Joe Shelters was admitted to the
hospital Thursday morning as a
medical patient.
A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs
Don Nelson on the 25th.
The small son of Alice Davidson
was treated for a broken arm or
Saturday.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-08-27

tunity for patriotic service.
One is prone to think of our war
effort in terms of soldiers, sailors
andSs marines, but there are also
many types of war work behind the
lines. Some of the dictation which
stenographers in the government
service take from executives and
administrative officers will set in
to motion government events of
historical consequence.
Stenographers and typists begin
at Sl440 per year. Qualified stem
ographers may be advanced to sec
retarial positions at $500 or higher
There is a good chance for adj
vancement in the case of those who
have ability.
Special stenographer and typist
examinations are being held fire.
quently. Applicants who fail the
first may try again. Papers will be
rated Immediately and eligibles
notified to have their physical ex.
aminations and be prepared to leave
for Washington as soon as possible
If you are a qualified stenographel
or typist, available for war Worl
within a few days, call at any frs
/ or second-class post office where
complete information will be giveI
you regarding living conditions ant
prompt arrangements made for you
examination.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-08-27

Mr.. and Mrs. A. N. Richard were
in Thompson Falls Sunday visiting
at the Harry Racicot home.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1942-08-27
Ore Restrictions Removed

Restrictions on the movement of
war-vital tungsten ores, most of
which come from Rocky Mountain
states, have been removed by the
War Production Board. The ores
may now be delivered to any pro-
ducer, dealer or professor without
specified authorization from WPB-
Important deposits of steel harden
ing tungsten are found near Boul-
der, elsewhere in Colorado, in Mon
tana, New Mexico. Utah, Idaho and
Nevada.