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The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-04-23
s, ,O00. Needed
 To Put Bond Drive
 Over In WrangelI

Wrangell needs about S5.00O more in the next week to reach it's quota, $15,0o0. in the Second Victory Loan during April, it is announced by Bond Chairman Van H. Fisk. Check Up of sales at Post Office re- yeals that up to last Monday $500 in bonds had been sold. and an other S40O0 had been sold so far this week.
 It appears that we must push sales Up at least $5,O00 during the coming week in order to reach the quota Chairman Fisk said. "Wran- geIl has done very well SO far, but We must do even more and reach that quota. Our boys on the firing line are reaching their objectives; the least We can do is reach ours at home
The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-04-23
CHINESE ARMY SPOKESMAN DEPLORES EXECUTION OF
 AMERICAN ARMY PLIERS

CHUNGKING "A Chinese Army spokesman today described the exc eution of some of the U. s. fiers who were prisoners in Japan, cap tured after the Doolittle raid on Tokyo. as a monstrous crime "com- pletely contrary to International Law, but in keeping with many atroeious acts committed by the Japanese. D
 The execution Of several of the captured American fliers was an- nouneod this week by Tokyo. Pres ident Roosevelt and Air Chief Gen. eral Marshall called the executions "dastardly criminal acts and cal led upon the American air force to revenge their comrades deaths.
 In a later broadcast, picked up yesterday by the Associated Press, the Japanese propaganda ministry said. American fliers in future bombing raids on Japan have q one-way ticket to hell" It was con- sidered an obvious attempt to in timidate the T. s. Air force and prevent a repetition of the attack on the island empire of last year. Implied was a threat to execute ev- cry airman captured.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-04-23
TELEGRAPH CREEK
 PIONEER REPORTED
 DROWNED ON ISKUT

Tom Elliott, old time interior frontiersman, lost his life on the Iskut this past winter, according to wordd brought to Wrangell this week by James Low, of Telegraph Creek Elliott, who was getting a. long in years and suffering from failing eye sight. had gone trapping on the Iskut and in March Mike Williams, well known trapper and guide, set out to check up on him, his long absence being noted. Will Hams came across Elliots dogs which were tied up and enar star yation. He made further search but found no trace of the missing man with the exception of a pair of snow shoes. It is feared Elliott went through the ice on the river
 Low reported a cold winter with lots of snow at Telegraph. Variety of food supplies ran a little low but there was virtually enough staples. A plane brought in some green stuff recently There was one rath- CT severe epidemic of flu in the community, but on the whole it was like the winters residents of Telegraph have been going through for generations, Low reported.
 Low came down via Skagway and is accompanied by Leonard Adam son, trapper who has been tending Fowler's line the past winter. The two men, after watching the stik- inc pouring out ice for the last several days, were preparing to trek up the river today. Tom Tremble was going to take them over to the mouth and then they were go- ing to head up with small boat and outboard.
 Regular river traffic is expected ed to open around May To-
The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-04-23
EIGHTH ARMY SLASHES WAY INTO AXIS
 MOUNTAIN sTR0NGHOLDs
By Associated #PressJ

ALLIED HEADQUARTERS, North Africa = British Eighth Army in- fantry. using bagonets and gren- ad63. smashed into Axis mountain nests south of Tunis today in an unhalted sldvance after the First Army crushed a diyersionary blow west of the capital by destroying 27 tanks and capturing 500 elite Ger man troops. The Eighth Army was reported to have gained three miles north and west of Enfidaville since the offensive began in that sector on Monday Violent fighting was continuing.
 In the south the First Army. in= cluding parachute troops. withstood q powerful German counter uttaek aimed at easing the pressure on Marshal Rommels southern forces. Southeast of Mediez el Bab crack German troops were thrown against the First Army lines between Med- jez el Bab and Goubellat At least 70 German tanks were put into the battle and the British destroyed at least third of them. including two Cotton vehicles. The Germans attacked by moonlight. apparently trying to capture the hills in a V, formed by the roads leading from Medtez el Bab to Goubellat and el Aroussa.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-04-23
Practice Air
 Raid To Be
 Held Sunday

Wrangelns Civilian Defense Goun- eil gives notice of a practice air raid to be held this Sunday. April 25, in mid afternoon. As your in seuction card shows this signal will be q continuous blast of the siren for three to five minutesi it indicates imminent air raid or oth- er attack and calls all Wardens to report to their Sector Posts and pa trol their sector under direction of the Sector Head Warden Wardens are instructed to report with hel- met. arm band and rifle The con tinuOus siren also calls out First Aiders to assigned Sector Posts, Re gistered Nurses to Hospital and Boy Scout Messengers.
 Mock casualties will be brought in for attention of First Aiders The First Aid Instructor attached to Post is requested to check splint and bandage supplies on hand.
 Records Of attendance will be kept by Head Wardens. The num- Der of absentees but not the names for each Post and Sector will be announced for information of the Town.
 The increasing possibility of en- emy action against the Territory prompts the Council 10 again point out to all citizens that an effective defense organization cannot be maintained and enforced by only a few. It is intended to aid the whole community and the help and sin cere assistance of all is needed to make il work.
 All those not connected with Ci- william Defense or the Military are requested to stayy off the streets. First Aiders are to wear identifying Arm Bands or they will be ordered off streets by the Rowing Patrol this also supplies to Messengers.
 Follow the instructions on your house card Take the same precau- tions you would if this were a real raid. Your Warden will report any infractions which will be entered in the records of the Council.
 All members of Civilian Defense are requested also to attend meet ing at Fire Hall to be held Tuesday, April 27, at ' D. m. Results of fore going test will be discussed and Council will be open to suggestions on procedure.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-04-23
MAYOR APPOINTS OFFICERS; COUNCIL
 GIVES APPROVAL

City Council at a special meet ing last night appointed the fol- lowing officers for the coming year:
 L. B. Chisholm, City Clerk and Treasurer; James Lovett, Chief of Police; J. E. Weaver, Street Super intendent; Fred Cunningham, Fire Chief Mrs. Valborg Coulter, Lii brarian: Dr. John H. Clmenets, Health Officer. and at the light Plant, Ralph Devenny, Operator in Charge, Julius Mason, First Assis- tant, and Fritz Angerman, Second Assistant Veteran City Clerk Chis- holm is starting his 18th year of continuous service for the Town of Wrangell; a record of efficiency and continuous service unexceled in the Territory.
 At the same time, the Council by unanimous vote adopted a resol- ution fixing the rates of pay at the same level as last year. Hour rate remains at 90 cents and fixed salaries are unchanged.
 Council considered an estimated budget but took no definite action. Estimates presented exceeded the estimated income by approximately $5,000 School Supt. George Fabri- cius appeared before the Council and presented an estimated figure for the towns share of school ex- pense at S8,300. This figure would maintain the teaching staff of the present size by trimming some $1,- 800 in other school items. Other estimated expenditures for the year presented by committeeman were: Water Department, $500; Fire Department, $1,5OO; Streets, S4,000; Harbor and Floats, $1,0O0; Repairs to buildings, $500 and Health and Police, $1,150.
 Council by unanimous vote de- cided to call some $4,000 in Red warrants which have been out standing for several years. With the retirement of these warrants, Town of Wrangell will have cleared up its outstanding obligations oth- CT than those city-owned.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-04-23
DONATIONS STILL BEING RECEIVED FOR
 RED CROSS DRIVE

Further donations which have been received for the Red Cross War Fund drive in addition to those listed in the Sentinel two weeks ago are:
 Frank Perez, $1.50; Miriam Pe- terson, $500; Mrs. F. Cooper, $1.O0 Agnes Thluanaut, soc; Elsie Klaney COG; Virginia sawa, soc; Martha Newell, soc; George Tonsgaard, 25c; Elizabeth Olsen, 75c; Karp Emanoff, soc; Jackie Sumdum, 15c; Justin and Greg Ripley, zoe; John Msikau, 25c; Paul Swetzoff, Dc; Jessie Atkinson, soc; Mrs. Villarma, soc; Frederick Cunningham, 25c; Barabara Sharnbroich, 25c; Juan ita Stokes, 25c; H. Ferguson, soc.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-04-23
SP0RTsMEN REFLECT OFFICERS: SEE DANDY
 WILDLIFE PICTURES
Stikine SpOrtsmen Association

Stlktne SDOrtSmen 3ssOclaJlOn of Wrangell reelected it's present officers at it's monthly meeting Monday night in the Elks hall; Fred Hanford. President. Chester c. Steear. Secretary Treasurer To enlarge it's membership President Hanford appointed a committee of Kenneth Stensland, Stan Fries Bill Vim and H. B. Thornquist to go cut after membership and Thorn quist announced that arrangements had been made so that members can leave their dues, one buck, at the bank. Money will be turned oy- CT to the Treasurer and cards is sued.
 a banding station for migratory birds established on the flats and action was taken to take the mat ter up with wild life officials. Word was received from Dr. Ira N. Gabrielson. Director of Fish and Wildlife, that the Associations re- quest to change regulations to pro vide that migatory birds might be kept through the winter months rather than for 30 days after the season closed had been taken under advisement.
 Following the business meeting, members and friends were enter tained with an interesting program of motion pictures, depicting Alaska game and industry, films obtained by the President and shown by for mer Secretary Thornquist with his projection machine.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-04-23
ELKS GIVE SUPPORT TO CIVILIAN DEFENSE
 ACTIVITIES HERE

The Elks Lodge joins the Wran- gell Civilian Defense Council in bringing tha ettention of all citizens to their responsibility to the com munity in supporting and aiding the activities of Civilian Defense and the Wrangell Unit Of the Territorial Guard.
 No one can be certain that it can't happen here" Alaska has not been declared War Zone without reason and while the Lodge has no wish to present aiarmist views, it believes that fullets preparation with the equipment at hand is not toe much tO ask.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-04-23
Price Ceiling To Be Put On Alaska
 Grown Potatoes

JUNEAU = The Alaska Division of the office of Price Administra- ton will start imediately on draft ing a specific price schedule on AL askan grown potatoes, Mildred R. Hermann, Alaska representative Of the OPA announced today. The ne cessity for price control on Alaska potatoes is caused by the rapidly rising cost of this the most popular of vegetables. So grave has the sit uation become in respect to Alaska potatoes, Mrs. Hermann decalrsd. that many farmers are beginning to abandon other lines of farming to concentrate on spuds. One case was reported of a farmer who had begun slaughtering his dairy herd in order to devote all his attention to the growing of potatoes.
 Such actions are of course re- gretable for Whiie circumstances might cause temporary imitation price control is absolutely necessary to our economic welfare and these distortions will be quickly straight ened out, said Mrs. Hermann "The Presidents wish as expressed in his now famous hold the line order will be effected just as vigorously in Alaska as in any part of the con tinental United States, Alaska's OPA representative stated
 Costs of freight on potatoes ship ped in from outisde points and un- der maximum price regulations con trol makes it necessary to establish control over Alaska grown potatoes, according to Mrs. Hermann.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-04-23
TERRITORIAL GUARD WILL
 MEET MONDAY EVENING

Captain James Lovett, commander of Wrangell unit Alaska Territor- ial Guard, announces the arrival of several boxes of new uniforms and equipment for the local unit Among them are snappy fatigue un- forms, reversible parkas for sum mer and winter weather. fur-lined parkas, canteens, ammunition belts and helmets.
 Captain Lovett is calling meet ing of the Guard for Monday ev- ening at 7:3O in the gym when the new equipment will be issued.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-04-23
EARL GADBERRY NAMED DEPUTY COLLECTOR OF
 CUSTOMS AT SKAGWAY

Earl Gadberry, high school teach CT, eceived word this week of his appointment as Deputy Collector of Customs at Skagway, effective immediately. He will sail on the first Canadian boat for Skagway to take over his new duties, the teaching staff doubling up on his work until the end of school term, four weeks hence. Mrs. Gadberry plans to remain here for the pres ent.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-04-23
EDDIE PAT NOW IN U. S.
 ARMY TRANSPORT SERVICE

Eddie Pat Churchill. son of MT. and Mrs Frank Churchill, pioneer Wrangell residents, Is now with the Army Transport Service, having transferred from the Army engine CTS, according to word received by his parents here. Two other Church i'll boys are in the armed forces: Leonard in the Navy, now station ed at Bremerton, and Francis, (Bummy) in the Army, stationed in Alaska.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-04-23
GIRL SCOUTS
By Olga ogend

The meeting consisted of four girls. Most of the other Girl Scouts are i'll.
 We worked on arts and craft for 3 while then Miss Pickett told Yo- landa Ferguson and Olga Oglend to make some fudge then put 1t in the to harden. It didn't harden in time so we ate the fudge the next morning at school.
 Buy Bonds Every Pay Day
The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-04-23
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
 TO LEAVE HERE SOON

Miss Catherine Bastres,s, PuDlcI Health nurse, has received an ap- pointment to a similar position in Anchorage and expects to leave Wrangell shortly Miss Bastress will take her annual leave, visiting relatives and friends in the east, before reporting to her new position.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-04-23
AMERICAN SOLDIERS TO
 OBSERVE EASTER IN ENGLAND

LUNUUN - UnIIed States sOIulerS will participate in a sunrise service at Hyde Park here Easter morning and later in the day will attend vesper services in St. PauPs cathe- GEal
The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-04-23
PUBLIC NOTICE ALASKA LAWS, Sec. 502g

WRANGELL TELEPHONE co.
 Dated, April 23, 1943
Evening star., 1943-04-25

New acquaintance nearly always ask me,
But isn't it frightening, shut down there in
the bottom of the ship, unable to see what's
going on?"
No, 1 tell them, it isn't frightening.
Exciting, yes. You feel that you're part
of a team, key man doing a vital job.
You're keen to do the best you can, so you
have no time to be frightened Perhaps l can
make it clear by telling you what my depart
ment did to help sink one japanese battle
ship, three cruisers, another cruiser or large
destroyer, and shoot down 80 enemy planes
We were part of task force operating in
the South Seas last fall when, one afternoon,
word was flashed that a strong Jap fleet had
been located. Our vessel was one of the new
est and largest afoat. All of us aboard. from
the rawest boot to the ''Old Man" himself,
were eager to test her power.
l have 45O men in the engineering depart
ment. During the next two nights and three
days, while we steamed steadily toward the
enemy, the atmosphere below decks was elec-
tric with excitement Although our mechani-
cal equipment was in tip-top condition, men
went around trying to find things out of Or
der. to make jobs for themselves On the third
Evening star., 1943-04-25

Behind me. as hurried down the ladders
from deck to deck, l heard the watertight
doors Changing shut and knew that men were
dogging them tight We in the engine rooms
are isolated during battle; four or five decks
above us are Theoretically sealed. pulled the
last door shut, dropped into the control room,
pulled on the old carpet slippers l wear be-
cause they re comfortable and because they're
good luck - and took my post before the
master board. The engineer officer of the
watch, Lieut.. A. r. (Tony) Schubert, took
his post near by and my two takers" with
their telephone sets strapped on, took places
at my sides. We were ready for business.
Almost at once the loudspeaker went
into action as the ships supply officer,
toPside, began Il running account OF
what was happening. This is one of his jobs.
He has to be combination official observer
and ringside broadcaster, keeping the ships
personnel informed of the action. He said now:
Attention Planes have been reported
sixty miles away and coming fast " He meant
Jap planes, and he continued to report their
progress as their positions were relayed to
the ship - As miles away, then 30, then Is.
Suddenly he cried, Here they come"
TW--1-43
Evening star., 1943-04-25

night, word was passed through the loud
speakers that battle might be joined next day
Before went to my cabin that night, we
had gone over the final orders until every man
understood them. About half my force goes
to the gunnery department during battle.
Those who remain below with me are the
most seasoned men have
Heavy Odds
0ENERAL Quarters sounded over the loud
speakers an hour before sunrise went imme-
diately to the control engine room deep in the
ship. The control room is long and narrow,
with one bulkhead taken up by dials and
gauges. These instruments tell the entire
mechanical story of the ship.
After getting reports from the men on
watch. reported to the bridge and, at SUM-
rise. went to breakfast learned then that
the japanese force was greatly superior to ours
- three or four times as many aircraft car
riers, for one thing
About nine O'Clock was in the wardruom
having cup of coffee when the general alarm
was sounded and the order, Man your battle
stations" blared- This was it! gulped INV
coffee and headed below.
Evening star., 1943-04-25

IN HE new American battleship was few
days out of port, bound for the South
- Pacific and her first encounter with the
enemy. was chief engineer on her, and it
was only by accident that overheard this
youngster unburdening himself to the veteran
machinist's mate
The young bucko had envisioned himself
fighting the war with machine gun in one
hand and the Stars and Stripes in the other
every inch hero Instead, he found himself
assigned to the engine rooms five decks below
the nearest shooting iron.
He kept saying, Il don't get it. Those guys
up topside do all the fighting. We stand
around down here like bunch of dummies,
watching lot of oockeyed gauges 1t don't
make sense"
saw the chiefs neck get red, for it isn't
healthy to tell an engineer his work is not
important But he controlled himself with
an effort, tapped the newcomers chest with
a horny forefmger and said firmly:
Get this, boot, and get it straight There
wouldn't be any hghtm' up topside if it wasn't
for us down here We keep this scow runnin'.
see? We keep it fioatin' and we keep it fghtin'.
Why, bud he said with soornful pride,
we're the heart of this wagon"
Perhaps that was an excess OF enthusiasm
And perhaps not
Uo&hin9 DGoee Vital
! MUST confess that l felt much like the
bewildered youngster when was first as
signed to engineering IN 1881, for when left
Annapolis had expected to be in gunnery.
But now, after two battles. know that no
post on man-c' war is more important than
the engine room.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-11-27
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-11-27
Frank Hunter.
$40 Russell:

There Is trend toward fls.
cism IN more WAYS than ono.
rbouah tho Emitted States public
IS condemns The ruthless treat
mcnt ~ The Jews and other
amips in Europe % allows The
persecution and illireaimeni ~
SIS own Very liiflc Is helnr done
~ remove this strong anii-ne-
fIolsm ami an'i-s'mlilsu The
more conservative element which
s Very Influential IN politics Is
AFRAID Of the minoriti's and de-
slres 20 keep them down even
though ii means social discon-
tenim.nt This group has hecn
the main factor in bringing this
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-11-27
BY " DeusI.. Bow

tQ WHO was flie fauoder 3D.,
National lthan lcaeae
"a What WAS 'le flrsi Allied
uaf - reach th IAia, rNse
On Wolli War Z
"a WAC WAS the iitst Nre 81
Woman 20 DO elected % a
state legislature
10 10 what religious den nina
ton does the largest number
80 Negroes belong
tQl Who has ne distinction Of
being the first Negro stew
aa 90 ans railroad IN The
l'ntel Siaics
@ Whai is ihc name 81 ile Ne-
rfo Who received ne first
holanhip ever 20 hca~ali.
pl an, siuoni White or col.
orel Ia 'he state Of Georgia
q Who was The fr~i Ncer9 70
be- reported nissitr ia mir
oomlat iu 'he HISTORY Of the
Emitted states Amy Air
forces
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-11-27
Leslie Pinkston
Now Sergeant
In Alabama

Spt Leslie = rinkston 81 hs-
iroit has been promoted 60 grade
r stair sergeant q has been on.
nounel rs tho Public Relations
office al Napicr Fold. Ala
BROTHER of Mrs Daisy hahnfr
-6l Ncdhury avenue. Detroit sgt
p.uksicn IS q graduate ~ the MI
Mcigs Alabama hirh sclocl and
attended Alabama Normal college
re was employed tv The Elyth
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Detroit when lie entered ihe ATM
Cd service AZ Narier fir'd he s.
a clerk fo- ne cisi Aviation
squadron.
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-11-27
MORE ~" NfwDrnS

DR.. j. j. M,clcndon chairman
~ the Membership committee.
called am important meeting Mon
day. Soy ee a. discuss means OF
reaching the Mems membership
goal OF POO before Dee 81 The
BOYS department reached their
goal n qe5 members The COM
niiice IS now busy refining iis
program 10 reduce iuverile de-
llnQuencv.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-11-27
Tom Phillips Post
Cited For Service
To Community

ms flaNn
ia iee ia Ne
ncU,lsp put
tot 4i-'Iist
NiNcfican lDti
"Tom Phillips Past Ne. to oi
Dciroit. Michigan has he,n aoar'l-
cd Ccriiiicaic Of Distinguished
service by raii,nN Headquarters
for having ohiliueJ The highest
rating Ia tho department % Mlfh-
iean n The result Il maintain
ing q well imlancod. efficient
Amerlcani~m and post abilities
program n, specified lay the ~.
iional sm'ricani>m commission
IN their annual ,mcrieani>m and
Post activity report for The wear
pi3."
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-11-27
Roaming Reporter

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man '"u would HE to have dis
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h'hefia rreenidgc. Detroit Trl-
hume. sli6 -. sntonc.
iii QUESTION::
Do son ihinh that there i a
trend ~ The United States feward
iascisn
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-11-27
BY HAROLD PREECE

face Of Africa looks At the world from the man Of Brazil
od or Africa course through the VEINS Of second largest
e the Western hemisnhcre The Old gods Of the Congo
The Atlantic with then people and dwcin new TEMPLES
Che banks of the Amazon.