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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-21
YaIe's s Loved pr. w. Phelps Dies At 78

New Haven, Conn.,, Aug. 21.-(UP) pr. William Lyon Phelps, 78, na- tionally-knoWn author, editor, lit erary critic and teacher, died early today at his home here after suf- fering a relapse following cer- ebral hemorrhage two months ago..
 Phelps, professor emeritus of Eng fish literature at Yale, was recuper- ating at his home, since he left New Haven hospital last month. He suffered a relapse on Sunday, his condition becoming steadily worse and he died at 4:50 a. n.
 Phelps, known to thousands of Yale men as Billy" was Lampson professor emeritus of English lit erature at Yale from 1901 until his retirement in 1884. He was na- tive of New Haven, born January ?, 1865, and passed most of his boy hood at Hartford. He received hls bachelor of arts degree at Yale in 1887, continued as a graduate stu dent and joined the faculty after receiving his degree of doctor of philosophy.
 In 1895 Phelps started a course in the modern novel, despite the prevailing belief that no serious in- terest could be attached to cur rent literature. His class room eX. ercises were burlesqued in the week. ly and daily papers as an "undeSir- able educational innovation. Other universities, however, soon followed the Phelps plan.
 Prof. Phelps was as tolerant of criticism of his conservatism and catholocity of taste as he was of those critics of the nineties who declared him radical for his be- lief that contemporary literature was deserving of academic recogni- tion, and distrusted his perchant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-21
Aerial Offensive

Aerial Offensive
 The advances followed steady aerial offensive in which hundreds of tons of bombs had been poured into the approaches to Salamaua and the base itself and came as bombers and fighters scored 8 new victory at Wewak, $40 miles north- west of Salamaua, to blast enemy hopes of rising from this weeks aerial disaster.
 The new Wewak attack cost the enemy from "A to 30 planes de- stroyed, and three damaged. Iu brought Japanese losses this week in that area alone to at least 245 planes at cost of eight aircraft.
 Spotting endorsements moving into Borum airdrome, LiberatorS eS- corted by Lightnings struck yes- terday with 66 tons of bombs, de- stroying five planes on the ground. A force of 30 to 35 enemy fighters came up and 19 were shot down. six more were probably destroyed and three were damaged.
 Gen. Douglas MacArthur's corn- munique did not indicate the size of the Salamaua garrison, which has been under steady pressure for almost seven weeks, but it was known to have deep defenses.
 Precipitate Flight
 The Japanese flight from the outer lines before Salamaua was so precipitate, they abadoned their machine-guns and artillery. They also left $50 dead on the battle grounds.
 The Australians Thursday occu- pied the villages of Komiatum and Orodubi, 5 1-2 and 1-2 miles respectively southwest of Salamaua, which lies just beyond the base of a three-mile-long peninsula jutting northward into Huon Gulf. They famed out to clear the enemy from the nearby GoodvieW Junction and Mount Tambu areas.
 The communique, which said the enemy was running for the inner citadel" reported that the mopping up stage had been reached in these areas.
 The Americans faced a consider able Japanese force left on the south side of the Francisco river to guard the Salamaua alrdrome, which skirts the rivers north bank. The main Japanese defenses presumably had been laid in a semi-circle pro- tecting the base of the peninsula and the airdrome.
 Value of Success
 Fall of Salamaua would put the Allies in reaching distance for at- Jacks to clear the enemy from the New Guinea coast and extend the western prong of the pincers aimed northward toward Rabaul, New Britain, main enemy stronghold
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-21
Silence On Aleutians' Moves Prouokes Talk Of Inuasion
By SANDOR S. KLEIN United Press Staff CorrespOndent)

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 Washington, Aug. 21.-(UP)-The fourth week of official silence about military operations in the Aleutians began today amid renewed specula- ton that the invasion of Kiska has begun or is about to begin.
 Three weeks ago yesterday the Navy reported that American war ships had shelled Japanese installa- tions on the island and got no reply from shore batteries The last en- emy opposition was reported on July 27 when Liberator bombers met "heavy anti-aircraft fire"
 Rumors about what is happen ing in the Aleutians have been growing all week. They range from those which say the Japanese have pulled out of Kiska, to others sug- gesting American forces have land- ed to meet opposition.
 Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox set off the newest wave of specula- ton at a press conference Tuesday. When pressed for news, he replied with a grin: "No news is good news" "
 American bombers raided the island 61 times in July; warships bombarded it eight times.
 The Japanese were discovered on Kiska, Attu and Agattu by Ameri- can aerial reconnaissance on June 10, 1942 - seven days after the Japanese attacked Dutch Harbor as a prelude to the battle of Midway. It was presumed that they landed on the three bleak Aleutian Islands after being surprised by the strength of American aerial defenses at Dutch Harbor, their real objective.
 Agattu Abandoned
 The enemy finally abandoned Agattu, but held onto Attu for near ly year until driven off by an
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-21
Live Horse, Get etGross'
Ry INVITED PRESS

Aug. 2i.-Nazi Propaganda Chiei Paul Joseph doebbels, apparently trying to cheer up Germans living in bomb. shattered districts, prom- lsed today that Germany was per- tccting a new weapon against aerial attack.
 Ooebbels wrote in his newspaper Des Reich. that day and night, in- numerable industrious hands arc working on t." He gave no descrip- ton of the alleged weapon. but promised it would end the distress and misery" heaped upon German ettiek
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-21
DESTROYER LAUNCHED

Quincy, Mass, Aug. 2l.-lUP)- The U. s. destroyer escort Green wood. named for Methuen naval hero killed in action in the Atlantic, was launched today at the Bethle- hem Steel Co.'s Fore River yard.
 The ship was sponsored by Mrs. Harry Greenwood of Methuen, mother of It. Frank Greenwood who was killed last Nov. 12.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-21
CRIPPLED LAPS cIRD SELv IVES FOR ATTACK
Take Refuge Back Of Salamau Lines AsAllies PushHard
BY BRYDON TAVES United Press Staff COrrespOndent

Allied Headquarters, Southwest Pacific, August 2l-
 P) Retreating Japanese took refuge today behind the main deenses of Saamaua and American and Austraan forces prepared for final assault on that New Guinea coastal fortress Breaking through four strong points TOT 1-2 mile advance the Australians closed to within three miles of the Saamaua ardrome. On their rlght the Tanks coming up the coast occupied Roosevelt Rloge five miles south of the base.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-21
COXEY ARMY MAN FOUND

Boston, Aug. 2l-(UP)-Morrisot I. Swift, 88. who marched to Wash ington with CoXey's Army in 1894. fas reported missing from his Brigh- ton home. Twenty-four hours later officers found him sound asleep on the lawn behind . police station.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-21
ATTACK COMMUNICATIONS

Cairo, Aug. 2l UPD- British Beauiighters attacked Axis sea, land and air communications in Western Greece Thursday, communlque announced today.
 Only one plane was lost,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-21
Now You Know Whot Cabbage
 Seed Is

Washington. Aug. 2i. UP- Price Administrator Prentiss M. Brown today issued . 2.5O0- word press release announcing a reduction in the present highly inflated prices of cab haze seeds"
 In the text of the regulation. cntiticrd 'unprOcessed Agri- cultural commodities" appears this paragraph under sub heading "definiti0ns':
 "'Cabbag seed tBrassica CapitaO is the seed used to grow cabbage"
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-26
BOB PORTERFIELD

1Ilt OoO FIJI ulil Oluu lldo DCCil mentioned so often in recent issues of this column that we had decided to omit any further reference to it for at least a few weeks. Last Mon- days session, however, had too much news value to be ignored; so your reporter herewith evidences change of mind: The hostess at that meet ing was Mrs. Homer G. Nordling, mother of popular GSO girl Betty so of course the Servicemen were treated to the most cordial home hospitality,-but certainly that is not news No, the news angle was in the presence that night of Soldier Bob Porterfield as our speaker. A member of an Army outfit here on a motion picture project. his arrival followed closely after his appearance locally as an actor in Sergeant York; in the East and the Mid west he has long been widely known and exceedingly highly regarded as an actor and director in the theatre, and especially as the founder and the director of the famous Barter Theatre in Virginia. To those who on Monday heard Bob tell the story of his adventures on the stage and of his acquaintance with many of the great men and women of the theatre, he will be warmly remem- bered as new friend who gave us truly unforgettable evening. |.
 And here is a suggestion: Jot that name down now in your memory and be prepared some day to recall with a pleased thrill. Why met Bob Porterfield when we were in Juneau in 1943!" For this fellow has ideals and is full of high hopes and possesses a wide vision of vital human affairs infinitely more dram atic than anything the Drama has to offer. So it is that we respect fully suggest that during the years ahead, in the attempt to rehabilitate world desperately needing the services of all of it's very ablest men of good will and imagination and determination, highly profitable use might well be made of the services of one such man, Bob Porterfield, at present private in the Army of the United States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-26
TWO THRILLERS
 ARE FEATURED
 ON CAPITOL BILL

Hollywoods horror picture head quarters, Universal studio, has a new shocker ready for fans who enjoy their chills in large portions. The picture is Night Monster" and opens tonight at the Capitol The atre.
 The film, according to the im- posing list of top-notch players in its cast, promises to be shivery en- tertainment on big scale. Bella Lugosi and Lionel Atwill headline the group which includes Jeff Erik son, Irene Hervey and Ralph Nor gan.
 Don Porter, Nils Asther, and Frank Reicher, all well known cin- ema favorites, are said to have prominent roles.
 Terror stalks the countryside and the m-bordered streets of peace full New England town in Holly woods latest horror movie, "The Mummy's Tomb" which features the second half of the double bill. Lon Chaney, now quite famous for his blood chilling roles in "The Ghost of Frankenstein" and the more recent Wolf Man." is the star of this new shocker. The role he plays is probably more awesome than the previous two. The actor appears in the fearsome guise of an ancient Egyptian mummy, kept alive a thousand years by a magic chemical brew
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-26
JUNEAU'5 U50 NEWS
Interesting Items for Everybody
ARMY BAND

Hardly Thursday evening goes by at the Club, or a dance night on a Saturday, without some one of the fellows or girls asking us Who is that tall Soldier that plays the sax so well?" or That man on the trombone is really good! Who is he?" or wanting some one of the other players to be Identified. So this looks like an ideal time and place for the identification of all the members of that excellent Army orchestra. The tall, brilliant sax player is the band leader, Bob Yet ter, who halls from Yakima. Wash; :; and the soldier who handles that trombone so effectively is Dick Gar rison, from Seattle. The other soldiers who have been playing regu- larly for some time now are: George Schnell, Saltwater, Minn., piano; Eddie Pinelli, Bayonne. N J., guitar, Henry Sanner, Minneapolis, Minn., guitar; Harold Hollstrom, Seattle, violin; Jack Freeman, Bothell, Wash, trombone; Bob Thomas, Ho- quiam, Wash, trumpet; Wally Well lenstein, Albany, Minn., sax; Sey- mour Standish, Seattle, bass, and Bob Anson, Kalamazoo, Mich, drums. The fellows who can be counted on for a good job whenever needed include Milton Steinhardt of Ellensburg, Wash, violin; Jerry Nottingham, Juneau, violin; Eddie Rogers, Jamestown, N. D., drums and Keith Wilde. Juneau, sax. To all of these bandsmen (good music ians and fine bunch of fellows per- sonally), USO owes a debt of grati- tude that it cannot hope to repay. We are sure, however, that these men already realize how very much their playing has meant to the large number of girls and fellow service men attending our dances. From that realization they must get a great deal of satisfaction.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-26
SHUMWAY & co.

We missed those guys in blue on Tuesday night at 9 o'clock! Yes, sir, somehow the weekly Quiz Con- test just didn't seem quite right and natural without that colorful team of Shumway & Co.,, the Coast Guard Champs of the USO, being at its customary place to the right
 of the quizmaster. That nights match between the Army teams from California and Washington was a very fast-moving battle; as mat ter of fact it was probably the most interesting of all to date from the
 listeners'-in standpoint. Neverthe-
 less, those Coast Guardsmen had made lot of friends over the past two months, so it was only natural that they would be missed. On their noteworthy feat of chalking up a run of eight straight victories dn-
 cluding a win over the Skagway USO champions), enabling them to retire
 undefeated, USO takes this oppor- tunity to congratulate Capt. Hi Shumway, of Springfield. Ill, John Sherman, of Joplin. Mo, Delbert Dixon, of Juneau, and John Gion-
 freddo, from Washington, D. Q. Nice work, fellows! But please don't ex- pect us to take that retirement" of yours too seriously No so-called retired" ring champ has ever been permanently deaf to the roar of the crowd; and we doubt whether any retired" prima donna ever has dar- ed trust herself to attend a first night with a new heroine holding forth behind those footlights. So we confidently expect the phone to ring one of these days and to hear a familiar voice: This is Hi Shum- way Say, the other fellows and I have been listening in on that quiz team that you've had on the air for the past few weeks. and we've been taking it over, and although we don't want to sound boastful we're
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-26
GRATEFUL THANKS

The members of the Staff of the Juneau USO--Alida Matheson, Mary Mccormack and Zach Gordon-have particular cause to give thanks dur ing this Thanksgiving season of l943. Through this column today they humbly acknowledge their grati- tude over the chance to be of service in at least some small measure to the men of the Armed Forces. And they acknowledge further their gratitude that Juneau is the place in which they are afforded the op- portunity to render that service. They are convinced that nowhere else would there be found so large a percentage of generous towns people eager to help them in their efforts They believe their USO work to be an important War project you, the thoughtful people of Ju- neau and Douglas, have been mak- ing it a relatively simple task and a very pleasant one!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-26
PROGRAM

rIlDA TNONtIllDtI 6O, O.fO T. WI. Meeting of Servicemen's Council in USO; 7:30 P. M.-Movies in USO Lobby; 9:30 P. M.-Game party in USO Lobby.
 SATURDAY, November 27. 9:15 P. M.-USO Monthly Formal Dance at Masonic Temple.
 SUNDAY, November 28, 80 P. M Cor later at convenience of Service mem Trip to Mendenhall Glacier 5 100 P. M.-Music. coffee and cookies in USO Lobby; 9:30 P. M.-Vespers in USO Lobby; 1000 P M-Sing ing around piano. MONDAY, November 29, 800 P M.-Forum Club meeting at private home. Get your reservation at USO desk; 8:3o P. M.-Movies in USO Lobby.
 TUESDAY, November 30, 7:30 P M.--Meeting of entire GSO at USO; goo P. M.-Quiz contest in USC Lobby (broadcast over KIND; 9:45 P. M.-Bingo games.
 WEDNESDAY, December l, 7:15 P. M.-Movies in USO Lobby; 8:45 P. M.-Card Party on second floor of club; goo P. M.-Old-fashioned dances in USO Lobby.
 THURSDAY, December 9, goo P iM.--Dance at USO.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-26
THANKSGIVING CELEBRATED

Douglas residents put on fine spread yesterday, with many family dinners, just a few of the get togethers are listed here: Mrs. Clar- ence Walters gave dinner for ten, including MT. and Mrs. A. R. Ed wards and daughter Shirley, M Jess Edwards, Mrs Thomas Jensen, and MT. and Mrs. Orrin Edwards and family. The E. E. Engstroms enter tained with sitting of 13, including the Dewey family and some Juneau friends Turkey was served at the Thomas Cashen home for MT and Mrs. Gordon Gray and MT. and Mrs. Felix Gray Privates Frank and Harry Cashen had dinper with their mother, Mrs. Sadie Cashen. The Paul Winklemans entertained a group of twelve, which included Mrs. Winkleman's parents, MT. and Mrs. William Carlson, Miss Eleanor Warren, Miss Ruby McNeill, Miss Ruth Kunnas, Elspeth Douglas and four Servicemen friends.
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signia on the sleeve will be ad- mitted free Special invitation is extended to Juneau members and the Guardsmen from out the Glac- fer Highway.
DEER HUNTERS?????

Henry Stragier received, the fol- lowing news in letter from his son, Capt. George Stragier, who is an Army flier stationed in Georgia. His company was on maneuvers in New York State and were returning to their home port in Georgia. He and two other fliers were flying their planes homeward over the New York forests when one of the planes began to whird and seem out of control. Over their radios they con- nected their companion and asked the trouble and the reply was, I've been shot" They landed at the nearest field to get medical atten- tion. Sure enough, there was scalp wound, where a rifle bullet had just grazed the head of the pilot. After investigation, authorities n m d careless deer hunters as the would be assassinators. How tall the deer must grow in New York State.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-26
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
D. I. w. CLUB NEWS

The Douglas Island Woman's Club is starting it's annual drive for funds and the award this year will be a turkey for the winners Christmas dinner. The award will be made on December 18
 The Douglas Girl Svouts, who are sponsored by the D. I. w. Club, will begin canvassing next Monday after noon. It is announced by the Scout Leader, Mrs. Norman Rustad, that there will be a short Scout meeting directly after school on Monday. All the Scout members should be there, as it will take the place of the regular meeting which was post poned last Wednesday,.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-26
STORY OF RCAF NOW SHOWING,
 10TH CENTURY

James Cagney takes off on his greatest role in Captains of the Clouds" which opened Wednesday at the 20th Century Theatre. In a career which has been studded with brilliant performances. his role as the daredevil flyer in the new Technicolor picture emerges as the grandest of them. all.
 Captains of the Clouds is a story of the Royal Canadian Air Force, and it is a story of glory, a story of thousands of men who hourly risk their lives that democ- racy may survive.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-26
COX BARRED FROM
 BASEBALL FOR LIFE

CHICAGO, Nov z6.--In the most drastic action taken in his g years as Czar of Baseball, Commissioner K. M. Landis has barred William D. Cox, President of the Philadel- phia Phillies, National League, from baseball for life, for gambling on games in which his own club was involved.
 Landis ruled that Cox is 'perma- nently ineligible" to hold any base ball office, either in. minor or major leagues.
 The decision was reached after an investigation of three months, in cluding several interviews with Cox himself.
 Robert M. Carpenter, of Whining ton, Delaware, has been elected President of the Phillies. succeeding Cox.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-26
Parliament Opened by
 King George

LONDON, Nov. 26.-King George, in opening the new session of par liament confidently told the House of Commons, Tn the fourth year of war the forces of the United Nations have assumed the offensive in all theaters
 Tn the coming year we shall, with Gods help, be able to bear upon the enemy still greater weight and attacks"
 The new session, the ninth since the present members of the House of Commons were elected November, 1885. The current parliament is the longest lived in British history.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-26
INFANT JANET STEPETIN
 DIES IN GOVT. HOSPITAL

Janet Stepetin, infant daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Alexey Stepetin of Funter Bay, died yesterday morn- ing at the Government Hospital. The child was born on November 3 at Funter.
 The funeral has been set for to- morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock in the chapel of the Charles w. Carter Mortuary. The Rev. M. A. Baranoff will conduct the services, and inter- ment will be in Evergreen Gene tery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-26
All U. 5. Nurses 10
 Register in February

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26. - Volun- tary nationwide registration of all graduate nurses, including those re- tired from active service, will be conducted in local hospitals and health centers for one week be- ginning February T.
 Paul V. McNutt, Chairman of the War Manpower Commission, said nearly half the country's estimated 100000 nurses are not now prac- ticing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-26
GUARD DANCE TOMORROW

The Douglas Unit of the Terri torial Guards are giving their first dance since its organization tomor- row evening in their Armory, known as the Nat. The dance is under the chairmanship of Fred Turpin and will start at 10 p. m. and continue until l a. m, with the All-Girl Orchestra in the pit All Guard members in uniform with their in-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-26
PLEADS TO MANsLAUGHTER

Harry c. Ritchey. originally fac- ing a first degree murder count in Ketchikan, yesterday pleaded guilty to the charge of manslaughter, &C., cording to a wire received in Juneau by the U. s. Marshal's Office. The first charge was reduced.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-26

Reopening of the Rush and Brown mine on Prince of Wales Island is planned according to a statement made at Ketchikan by A. L. Howard, President of the Alaska Gold and Metals Company The property pro- duced gold and copper before closed down in 1921.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-26
THEATRE IMPROVEMENTS

Work is again being resumed on the Gross Coliseum Theatre in Douglas. Residents look on hap oily in the hopes that the city may again have show place, which is so necessary in a community.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-26
YOUR BROKEN LENSES

Replaced in our own shop. Eyes Examined. pr. Rae Lillian Carlson Blomgren Bldg. Phone 636. adv.
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MOTORBoAT "EToLINo

Leaves for Haines, Saturday at six. Phone Red 470.
 adv.