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Milford chronicle., 1942-12-04
TANKS NOW HAVE, TO RUN ON
STEEL TREADS WHILE WE
BURN UP RUBBER, ARMY
REVEALS

Rubber is now so scarce that our
tanks have to run on steel treads,
and yet we are needlessly burning
up this vital war material, high
Government officials revealed in a
broadcast November 26 to explain
mileage ratiOning. Rationing Chief
Leon Henderson stated the pro-
gram;
Mr.. Henderson: Tonight l am
here with the Under Secretary OF
War. Robert Patterson, and the
Navy's Assistant Chief of Procure
ment and Materials, Rear Admiral
Claude A. Jones. These officials are
with me tonight because we three
have something urgent to tell you
about mileage rationing.
Fighting Men
Depend On Us
Mr.. Patterson: This very minute,
American soldiers in Africa, Asia,
and the South Pacific are making it
possible for you to sit safely at
home. They have left their jobs and
families in order to prevent lis ci-
villains from going through the hell
that the civilians of Russia, Eng
land, and China and oppressed Eu-
rope have gone through. 1t is i'm
portant to remember that-because
of what Mr.. Henderson has to tell
you.
Mr.. Henderson: And now we'll
hear from the Navy, Admiral Jones.
Admirol Jones: Thousands of ma
rines and sailors could not do what |
they are doing if they did not feel
that every one of us here at home
is doing his share to help them.
Every sailor and marine believes
them.
We Are Wearing Out
NeedleSsly
Mr.. Henderson: That is how our
boys feel about us, and why they
die for us. And yet-now-tonight
this very same moment when
they are risking their lives for us
"a Government survey indicates
hat there is an organized opposi-
lion to our keeping faith with those
lighting men. We are desperately
short of rubber. We are wearing it
)ut needlessly every day. And none
s coming in. Yet this survey shows
hat certain groups are misleading
you, the American people, through
whisper campaigns and the printed
word, by telling you-that what
hey call Nationwide gasoline ra-
ioning-and you and 1 call mile
lge rationing-is unnecessary.
Now our announcer will state the
objections these groups are offer
ng. |
Announcer: Objection number
United States has enough
ubber. Consequently, we do need
Nationwide gas rationing-as they
all ito keep from wearing out
ur tires.
The Old Explanation
S Still Right
Mr.. Henderson: 1 never thought
hat I'd have to explain that one
II over again, but here goes-Last
ummer, the President of the Uni
ed States asked Mr.. Bernard Ba-
uch together with the Presidents (
f Harvard University and the Mas
achusetts Institute of Technology
Mr.. James Conant and Mr.. Karl ]
both preeminent scien-
ists-to ferret out the truth about
ur rubber shortage. This the COM J
littee did. Here is what the Ba-
uch Report states:
Milford chronicle., 1942-12-04
WHAT BARUCH SURVEY
FOUND ABOUT RUBBER

Excerpts from the report of the
Rubber Survey Committee headed
by Bernard M. Baruch:
1t must be kept in mind that we
are not restricting the use of gaso-
line as such; we are rationing gas
oline as the only effective measure
to hold down tire use. To make the
restriction other than Nationwide
would be unfair.
Each time a motorist turns a
wheel in unnecessary driving, he
must realize that it is turn of the
wheel against our soldiers and in
favor of Hitler.
When it comes to rubber, we are
a have not nation. If we are to
err, it must be on the side of stern
er curtailment and conservation to
anticipate the worst dangers that
the war may bring.
Our analysis shows that even
with optimistic estimates of the
total quantities of new crude and
synthetic rubber that will be avail
able the amounts that can possibly
be spared for civilian passenger
cars will be sufficient for a recapp-
ing and tire replacement program
only provided that strict conserva-
ton measures are instituted at
once.
Milford chronicle., 1942-12-04

IF PEOPLE are not loyal to their
own families. these families lose
strong support in their efforts. And
if people do not feel that loyalty
to the home town calls on them to
buy their goods at home, the town
suffers from this lack of financial
backing.
Milford chronicle., 1942-12-04
2S,9OO NEW CARS SET AS
DECEMBER RATION QUOTAS

The quota of new passenger au-
tomobiles for rationing in Decem-
ber has been set at 2S,900, the OPA
announced November "a. The quota
for November was $4,000.
These figures do not include the
state, regional, and national re-
serves set up to meet requirements
that may develop in excess of quo
tas. State reserves for December
total 1000, regional reserves 2,100,
and the national reserve 1000. Re-
serves for November were: State,
4,2O0; regional, 1900; national,
4 1000.
Milford chronicle., 1942-12-04

Those consumers using fuel oil
are required to write the serial
number of their ration book on each
unit at the bottom, where the word
No. appears. 1t must be done in ink.
Milford chronicle., 1942-12-04
Therefore, we recommend:

Therefore, we recommend:
That no speed above 35 miles an
hour be permitted for passenger
cars and trucks. lin this way the
life of tires will be prolonged by
nearly 40 per cent?
That the annual average per car
now estimated as $500 miles be
held down to 5000, a reduction of
25 per cent. (This does not mean
that each has a right to 5000 miles
a year; it applies to necessary driv-
ing.)
That a new rationing system of
gasoline be devised, based on this
5000 miles a year to save tires.
That the rstrictions as to- gaso-
line and mileage be national in
their application.
That compulsory periodic tire in
spection be instituted.
Milford chronicle., 1942-12-04

Money talks! United St1tes Pe-
fense Savings Bonds aud Stamps
shout Victory"
Milford chronicle., 1942-12-04

Fortune laughs at people who sit
back and wait for it to smile.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-06-24

losses on the route to Russia. It is also why the United States has not been able to deliver all the supplies promised Russia = though 1t has tried desperately and the Russians have tremendously appreciated the effort
 To prey on this shipping, the Nazis have developed one of their strongest bases at Trondheim, Nor way There they have not only submarines, but land-based air. planes. They also have the advan- tage during the summer of nearly 24 hours of daylight. This handi- caps submarines. but helps air planes.
 Therefore, conveys skirting the north tip of Norway have to fight a running battle for three days be- fore they can reach Murmansk. It is continuous day and night fight ing, with scarcely a wink of sleeI for the crews. Merchant vessels bristle with armament. Guncrews have been giving magnificent ac- count of themselves, but the odds are tremendous-an will continue
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-06-24
Can't We Run The U. s. Without
 Harry Bridges?
Philadelphia Record)

If all the Communists in the United States were herded into a concentration camp tomorrow, or de ported it would not make iota of difference ir winning the war.
 It would not cause ripple in our relationship with Soviet Russia-except it might bring a smile tc the saturnine visage of Stalin Then why all this wane about Attorney Gen. era Bddles decision that Harry Bridges is an alien Communist and therefore must be deported?
 According to some commentators, including Sam Grafton in the Philadelphia Record the Attorney General has been guilty of something akin to sub versve activity has cooled the ardor of Russia to win the war has jeopardzed the growing friendship be- tween the Soviet and the United States.
 What sentimental twaddle
 Grafton and his fellow sentimentalists have been steeped long in the peacetme palsy atmos- phere engendered by Chambers of Commerce and such. Their slogan is: Scratch my back and I'll scratch yours"
 That isn't the world today, Brother Grafton. Rus sa is in this war to keep the Nazis out of Russia. We are in this war to keep the Axis from conquer ing the Western Hemisphere, ourselves included.
 After we have destroyed Hitler and Hirohto we may have time for fine phrases and polite gestures At the moment, have grim business ahead. We can hope to win only if concentrate with single ness of purpose that winning
 By ordering the deportation of Bridges Attorney General Riddle served that singeness of purpose with far-seeng wisdom and great courage.
 It may have seemed expedent to rule that Bridges is not Communist in the face of overwhelm- ing evidence that he S-or to have rendered no de- csion at all which would have left Bridges undis- turbed for the time being. For Bridges has been performing very useful service Since Russia turned anti Axis he has been expeditng loading of ships on the Pacific just as he delaying loading when Russia the other side.
 But such expediency would be most short-sighted and dangerous to the unity which is this nations greatest strength. It would be confession that we could not count the loyalty of labor without the help of a foregn-b born Communist
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-06-24
20 YEARS AGO faE fyfT EMPIRE
JUNE "A, 1922


 To attend July inclusive Commissioner l. following day the Princess Alice West Coast he to perfect arrangements Institute be held in Kechikan late August
 tentative program Unaga the Explorer up by the Unalga Chairman program forwarded the Explorer for approval
 According to an announcement Eks had been secured by the Coliseum Theatre orchestra jney dance given each Saturday night ney Saturday the other being at the A. Hall
 Deputy Clerk the Spray Spokane on official business accompanied by Mrs. Spray
 B D. Stewart Inspector away several visiting Washington o. Pittsburgh and other cities the Alameda While he south he made study of coal mining conditions in Western Washington fields.
 MT and Mrs Ray Stevens and daughter spending time San Francisco
 Al Forsyth Mendnhal ancher came to town exhibiting fawn three found the week before with apparently mother had been taken home by w. A Sparks and was tame as kitten
 MT and L Harding gasboa duPont they the house guests of MT Mrs P H Abbott several days
 Major General Charles G. Morton Commanding Corps Francisco to visit according advices received by Gov Scott He to travel to Fort Seward by transport and stop at Juneau the north
 Miss Hei Aao was to leave on the Spokane for Belngam School the 
 
 representative Robert Scott to leave on the Spokane a business trip to Ketchkan
 Conway Postmaster at Skagway and her two children the Princess Alice their home
 Mrs H Ganty well known Skagway merchant. her Prosper omeward hound passengers on the Princess Alice.
 with maximum temperature of 62 and mini
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-06-24

time in Senator TrumanS office re- gently trying to dissuade him from issuing the Senate report critical of doliar-a-year men. :. Congress- man Clyde Ellis of Arkansas is financing his campaign for the Senate in a unique manner. Long an enemy of the power trust, he is getting contributions from farmers and small electricity users who suffer from high local rates After more than a year, Congress finally has vindicated David Lasser, one time head of the Workers Alliance. Although a militant foe of Com munism Lasser was barred from government employment by a cabal of anti labor congressman who wrote provisions in the 194l WPA budget This unfair ban has been eliminated in the 1942 budget. . . :. First to give to the Navy Relief Fund was Walter Winchell. who forked over 5000 bucks. :. Friends of Juan Trippe. czar of Pan Amer ican Airways, have been sending out feelers about having him made assistant secretary of the Navy. No great enthusiasm so far.
 Copyright. l942, by United Fea- ture Syndicate, Inc.)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-06-24
WE SHOULDN'T MINIMIZE

We find it impossible to agree with the opinions of certain observers who tend to minimize the patton by the Japanese of several of the Aeutian Islands
 Naval officials have stated more than one occasion that in the years during which Japan was preparing for the on the United States the Japs secuted the Aleutian area from top to bottom and have a fairly good idea of what value the islands have from military standpoint Undoubtedly the Jap fishermen and naval officers who visited the is lands in the last five years not interested in the fossils.
 Therefore, it does not stand to that the Japs who are just as smart any warning nation, would waste efforts in occupying barren islands which not important to the Jap scheme of conquest.
 We believe that it is vitally important for us to hold on to the Aleutans, to develop strong naval and air bases there and to prevent the Japanese from gaining any semi-permanent ioothold them
 These islands are of utmoct importance defensive ly since if the enemy does succeed in securing any island suitable for a landing field in the Aleutian chain, the enemy would be a strong position to make further attacks to prey Alaska shipping and to cut communications to Russia.
 If we can hold these islands, remain in a better position to cooperate with the Soviet Union with better chance to attack Japan from the air later should Russia and Japan begin to fight.
 We know by announcement to date that the en- emy has taken Attn and KiSka, and is setting up a base at Kiska Whether this base is any of the populated described in previous official announcements, is something that has not been an- nounced.
 If the Japs have made any additional gains in the Aleutians bad weather has kept the from our War Department And this possibility is not too im- probable
 The Aleutians, approximately 150 of them, stretch out for about 120O miles. Fogs are almost constant and communications in such remote not the best.
 It would be possible for the Japs to occupy more of these islands particularly the lacking wireless stations and uninhabited, without our forces know ing anything about it.
 The Japanese apparently using Kiska Harbor
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-06-24
HOROSCOPE "The stdrs incline
 but do not compel"
rH11RsDAY- JUNE 25

| HORODA1, JUNE zO
 Until late today mildly adverse planetary influences dominate There is a benefic aspect for naval maneuvers
 HEART AND HOME: Venus is in forbidding aspect late today and there appears to be little encourage ment to romance. AS a wedding date it is not fortunate since small deceits may interfere with happi- ness. Those who become partners in marriage under this configur- ation should be on guard against secrecy and misrepresentation. They should cultivate frankness and ab- solute reliability. Old-fashioned virtues will be much needed in coming months
 BUSINESS AFFAIRS: Many war time business kinks will be ironed out and a sense of national pow CT and prosperity will continue. Mercury is in an aspect read as indicating continued good fortune among the workers of the United States. The stars presage further measures to enlist every qualified man and woman in highly techni- cal tasks. It is foretold that Gov ernment policies will become severe as perils of lack in production are fully recognized. Labor will per form wonders in the army that tolls to support the fighters. Sons of union officials are to win fame for their heToism.
 NATIONAL ISSUES: In many communities small minorities that do not feel the real impact of the war win exist They will pursue pleasure as usual through the Sum- mer but they are not to continue their carefree existence if the stars are rightly read Government regu- lations that seek to equalize as far as possible the sacrifices entailed by war will eliminate the slackers' ability to escape from assuming a fair share of civilian burdens.
 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: As this month makes history in .ag- gressive tactics of the United Ma tions more peace moves will be made directly and indirectly. There are evil portents for Japan. Venus is in an aspect that should give the emperor plenty of reasons to worry. If Hitler reads his personal horoscope thls month he will see that his sters presage defeat, the unrest that becomes revolutionary among subjugated nations, and dan ger to his own life. His assassin ation has Teen predicted but he may succumh from the effects of long mental and physical strain.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of changes that include sea travel for many Secret messages will be entrusted | to certain Cancer natives. Children Lorn on this day will be endowed with mental keenness and resourccfulness. Skill in what ever vocation is followed will assure great success.
 Copyright, 1942)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-06-24
to be until the Allies can establish a second front in Norway.
 FRANCE GOES ANTI-NAZI

FRANCE GOES ANTI-NAZI
 It can be no secret to the Nazis that scores of F'renchmen are sneak ing out of France to England by small boat or even airplane. Some eventually have found their way to the United States.
 The story they tell is one of the most encouraging of the war pic lures, but it shows our State Depart ment to be tagging months behind in it's policy toward France.
 The people of France, say these heroes of midnight channel -cross- ings, are so far ahead of the U. S State Department that it would be humorous if it were not pathetic U. s. food shipments to French North Africa, they say, won't helr win over the French people; ii anything, will retard the independ- ence movement there.
 The French have been won over by much greater issues than food and are insulted at the State De- partment's idea that they would sell their souls for a mess of pottage
 Here are the major developments which have recently influenced France:
 1, The behavior of the Germans in France.
 ?. The fact that Britain was not only able to prevent Nazi invasion but now is so effectively bombing the Continent.
 3. The resistence of the Russians
 4. American entry mto the war
 Of all these, one of the most effective incidents was the British bombing of the Renault motor plant tFrenchmen had been tipped off to leave in advance), and the dropping of the French flag along the Champs Elysee by British fighter plane last week.
 So when the Big Push does come it will find an enthusiastic French people anxious to cooperate.
 NOTE:-The French fleet, these Frenchmen say, now will not be turned over to Hitler-not because of food shipments, but because the French sailors won't permit it and the Nazis haven't got the 350Ot naval personnel available to mar them.
 CAPITAL CHAFF
 Donald Nelson has spent some
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-06-24
MODERN ETIQUETTE 's ROBERTA LEE

Q leaving stranger been introduced right Goodbye MT Brown; very glad to have you?
 all right "iooy-bye, hope shall you again sometime"
 O. How long after wedding ceremony reception be
 The wedding reception held immediately following the cere mony?
 Should small envelopes in social copondence
 these taste but they are apt to go astray in the mails.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-06-24

as their base for Alaska operations. This much is indicated in recent report from Nome which said that our scouting planes had sighted the Jap fleet seaming north from Kiska and that an attack on Nome could be expected The attack evidently failed to materialize But such possibility should prove that the Jap occupation of Kiska Harbor, an excel lent harbor is by means un;mportant.
 To minimize the importance of the Jap footholds in the Aleutians is only to encourage an atmosphere of laxty in other fields where the Npponese may try to exert their freedom of the seize.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-06-24
Daily Lessons in English v v. l.. GORDON

WORDS We shall be happy to accept your invitation" Say, We ARE happy
 MSPRONOUNCED: Respite Pronounce res-pt as in first syllable
 MISSPEILED: thn). Lien Ca legal cam)
 mistake bunder, fault, oversight
 three times and it is yours Let us mastering Todays word: mood opinion; whm ASK, ME- accent last yHabe live according the worlds caprice you will never be rch Seneca.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-06-24

the weather ere working against the United States and Russia.
 It so happens that the polar ice cap this year has come farther south than at any other time in 100 years. This has pushed the shipping lanes by which U. S. con- voys carry supplies to Murmansk, closer and closer to Norway and the powerful Nazi bases there.
 Result is that only 200 miles of sea separate the polar ice packs and the coast of Norway-a very narrow gauntlet for ships to run facing simultaneous attack from Nazi submarines. airplanes and destroyers.
 This is why there have beel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-06-24
From A Canadian Newspaper

Alaska newspaper publishers have good grounds for criticism when they charge that stories, played up and featured in the press Of the United States are barred from the papers Of Alaska Territory, by the censors They feeling curious and just shade resentful Why should these stories, printed in the States, be prohibited in the north? The same feeling is not entirely unknown in Canada
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-06-24

We where an apartment house landlord in Seattle has ordered 75 tenants out and will close the place because of the order freezing rents Well, that's way of getting even but it reminds us of the fellow who found out he had tape worm. It made him mad at it he wouldn't eat anything but ancient eggs from then on.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-06-24
LOOK and LEARN c. GORDON

Roosevelt? State is ndented Sound? Englshman held first rank the  a The fur animal "lapin"? ANSWERS:
  Washington.
  parallel to each other
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-06-24
RoIARY Al5ftBlY
 NI TOR JulY n

The District Assembly of Rotary International vii be held in Bell ingham, Washington, on July l2, l3 and IA, Rod Darnell, President of the Juneau Rotary Club, an- nounced today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-06-24
REBEKAHs ATTENTION

Last meeting until Sept, Wednes- day, June A, 8 pm. Special Mem orial Ceremonies. Attendance re- quested.
 Edith Tucker, Secty.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-06-24

home at last we reckon the start in earnest and we can start using our best hotels for other purposes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-06-24
Washington Merry
 6o-Reund

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-06-24
HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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 JUNE 24 John Runquist Douglas Parker Lester Linehan Lloyd c. Knutson Mrs. 3. F. Thompson Estella Castleton z4gurd Larsen HelCn T. Byerson Alice T. Marshall
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-06-24

Ray Stevens and their daughter. Rae, arr' uneau on the Spokane spending Fanci
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-06-24

Deputy Clerk the Court Lae Spray left for Ska the connection with naturalization hearings by Mrs Spray.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-12

MRS. ROBERT CHARLES
MACOMBER
Martha Jane Collord. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Newton Collord
spoke her vows June 30.
HART-SANBORN
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-12
Adventures Club
To Hold Picnic

SINCE DEFENSE work. in
one form or another. has kept
the members Of Adventures
Club in town for the summer,
the social activities chairman,
Mrs. William ". lIaSSard. and
her assistant Mrs. ", Edward
Woods. have planned a picnic
dinner and games for the enter
tainment of members and their
husbands.
Mrs. Ben y. Shirley is open
ing her house and beautiful
grounds in Franklin Hills this
SUNDAY for the event.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-12
Grandmothers Aid, Too

GrandmotherS are playing an
important part in both pleasure
and work plans for the summer
i'm taking care of the little ones
and MIR. and Mr.. Robert TfaHb
are being hosts TO their young
grandson for a fortnight while
his parents, the Rev. and Mrs.
Merrill Otis Bates, are away on
their vacation.
Mrs. Herbert II. Rice has a
houseful of her grandchildren at
Lake Maxinkukee, Ind relieN-
ing her daughters for their de-
Tense projects, and young Bowen
Brock will be with her all sum-
mer while his mother. Mrs. Ferd
NJ. Brock. is assistant director
of volunteer workers of Oakland
County.
Mrs. c. A. Newcomb Jr. is at
tending summer Red Cross
classes at Kingswood School
eight along with two of her
grandchildren, Marjorie and
Sally Booth, and Mrs. Theodore
r. MacManuS is entertaining her
daughter, Mrs. William Fox, and
her three children of Indianap-
oils for the summer, they having
arrived Friday.