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The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-20
FEEL HITLER" E
 CUT FROM PICTURE
 AT 10TH CENTURY

A new departure, in the current list of war pictures, was struck when all "Heil Hitlers" were elimi- mated from the vivid goth Century Fox's dramatization of "The Moon Is Down." John Steinbeck's great novel of the ruthless Nazi invasion of peace loving Norway, now at the goth Century Theatre.
 In his determination to film a new kind of war picture, Producer Nunnally Johnson deliberately left out the "Heils" when he wrote the screen play for the film.
 It was Johnson's contention that the cold-blooded brutality of the NaM invader toward the helpless people of Norway didn't have to depend on the familiar greeting used by Nazi soldiers and civilians alike.
 Careful research on the part of technical advisers proved further that the Nazi salute isn't used by the soldiers nearly as much as some pictures might suggest.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-20
DOUBLE FEATURE
 SHARES TONIGHT
 AS CAPITOL BILL

Republics "The Purple w." is coming tonight to the Capitol Theatre.
 The picture stars John Archer and Mary Mcleod, and deals dra- matically with the adventures of an American flier for the RAF forced down in Germany.
 When information co mes into his hands which he realizes will be of inestimable aid to General Eisenhower in directing his African campaign, Archer braves hair raising perils in his determination to get out of Germany, with his information intact.
 Also on the bill is Young Ideas" starring Susan Peters, Herbert Marshall and Mary Astor It is a scandalously funny story of an authoress who has romance with quiet professor until he reads her spicy book, "As I Knew Paris" What follows is the funniest love story ever screened.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-20
NINE PERSONS FLOWN
 HERE FROM WESTWARD

Arriving here esterday from Anchorage, via Alaska Airlines, were the following persons: Jack Sutherland, K. O. Norton, Mary Fitzpatrick, Ray Wrode, Earl Mo- Ginty, Burr Webber, Greenleaf Thornton, Howard Hartley and M B. Martin.
 Outgoing passengers this morning were Robert Bartoo, William w. Knight, Helen Shelly, Kenneth Epley, It. McGuffey, and c. M. Hood for Anchorage, and Mrs. Winebranner and baby for Gus tavus.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-20
Lutheran Young People Organize
 Fellowship Group

Last Sunday evening, the young people of the Lutheran Church and their friends met at the church and discussed organization of a young peoples group for those who are Is years of age and over. It was agreed to meet on a devo- tional-fellowship basis on the first and fourth Sunday evenings of each month.
 Beginning this program, the young people will meet Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock for a devo- tional, which will be followed by the fellowship hour. The feature of the fellowship hour will be the showing of the Forest Service kodachrome slides, Forests of AL aska," by John Brilliant.
 All young people interested in this type of program are cordially invited to attend.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-20
MRS. BONE, THROUGH EMPIRE, IS INFORMED
 OF ALASKA EVENTS

Mrs. Mary Worth Bone, wife of former Alaska Governor Scott c. Bone, writing to the Empire from her home in Santa Barbara, Cali fornia, says please accept my heartiest congratulations upon your very fine special American Legion Convention edition. You have every reason to be proud of it." Mrs. Bone says the Empire, which is sent to her, keeps her in touch with the dear old friends and af- fairs of your dearly beloved north land"
 Mrs. Bone says it was great shock and grief to learn of the passing of our mutual beloved friend, George O. Bruce, former pastor of the Juneau Presbyterian Church, in Askaloosa, Iowa, on August 2. Dr. Bruce retired a few years ago but he faithfully con- tinued to fill different pulpits each Sunday He and his sweet little wife loved their pretty little home and wrote of their friends, gardens and activities. They had fond memories of their years up there and Mrs. Bruce wrote if he were younger he would like to have re- turned as Chaplain to Alaska.
 Our four war babies had happy landings. The youngest is Jona- than Worth Wilcox, now six months old. He is a perfect little gentle man, as. befits his holy name. His mother, Marguerite joins me in affectionate remembrance to all our beloved friends"
 Mrs. Bone is one of the best known wives of former Governors of Alaska and has scores of friends in this city.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-20
MOTHER-DAUGHTER TEA

The Douglas Girl Scouts are holding mothers and daughters tea in the lunch room of the Douglas schools tomorrow, Satur- day, October 21. Members of. the D. I. w. Club are invited guests of the affair. Mrs. Earl McGinty, chairman of the Douglas Girl Scouts, will invest four new candidates as members. Candidates are Miss Louise Grant, Miss Aleda Warner, Miss Mary Cuthbert and Miss Marylyn Isaaks. Last year's members include Geneva Ann Par sons, Gloria Anderson, Gloria Maxi and Nancy Neimi
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-20
WRANGElL PRINCIPAL
 RECEIVES PROMOTION

George T. Barrett, Principal of the Institute at Wrangell, left this week for the States to enter his new position as Principal of the Navajo Agency School with head quarters at Windowrock,, Arizona. The Agency has several subsidiary schools, which MT. Barrett will also serve.
 A native Alaskan, Born in the vicinity of Cordova, MT. Barrett was placed in charge of the Wrangell Institute on February Is, 1888, and has served in that ea- pacity ever since. During this period he travelled extensively throughout Southeast Alaska, con- tacting the homes and parents of his pupils.
 As an accomplished musician, the former principal contributed much to the musical life of this part of the Territory. Through his coaching and training, in which he was assisted by Mrs. Barrett, a number of choruses were formed, several of which have given con- certs in this city.
 MT Barrett is also an enthusi- astic sports lover and, with his encouragement, several of the In- stitute's basketball teams have en- joyed successful seasons in South east Alaska.
 Pending the appointment of a new principal, Miss Byrdie McNeil is serving in the capacity of Act ing Principal of the Wrangell school.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-20
Gifts for Airmen
 Requested byAWS

At the AWVS monthly meeting, held Wednesday afternoon, it was decided to contribute and solicia Christmas gifts to be sent to the same Aleutian airbase which has been receiving cookies made by Juneau housewives.
 Anyone wishing to send gift to an Air Corps man who would otherwise receive none, is asked to turn it in by November Is, so that AWVS members may properly wrap and mail it. The sender may put his or her name on the package if desired.
 Suggested gifts are books, records, cookies, games and candy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-20
Women of Moose
 To Meet Saturday

The regular meeting of the Women of the Moose will be held Saturday evening at o'clock in the lodge rooms in the Seward Building. There will be an initia- ton of six candidates, to be fol- lowed by social session.
 The refreshment committee is Esther Bavard, chairman; Belle Campbell and Ethel Colvin. The entertainment committee is Phyllis Lesher, chairman; Lydia Museth and Bonnie Viland.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-20
World War Two vets
 Start Organizing Now
 On Nationwide Basis
By JACK STINNETT

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20-New or ganizations of the veterans of World War II were inevitable. Even with several national organizations all ready in the field, it was considered certain many of the lads of this war would want their national associa- tion.
 Almost sure to be first to oper- ate on national basis will be the American Veterans of World War II, temporary organization with temporary officers and national headquarters already operating.
 In organizational m ee tings, a charter was drawn up and will come before Congress for action under the sponsorship of Rep. Paul Brown CD. Ga) and Rep. A. B. Kelley CD. Pal The former already has lost a son in this war and the latter has one now in service.
 The factor which will probably cause American veterans of this war to grow once it gets it's national charter is that it is finding nuclei of his chapters to be going concerns in the 4S states. These are the veterans clubs in the colleges and cities that have been organized by men in advanced training in 27 colleges and universities and by a portion of the more than 1,550,000 veterans who already have been given their discharges.
 Not long ago, the student vet erans' club of George Washington University and the veterans club of Washington banded together to give a party for an 80-year-old USO hos tess here. The event was widely publicized and almost immediately local clubs received letters from clubs in several states suggesting consolidation into a national or ganization. When as many of the clubs as possible were contacted, the idea has spread sufficiently to bring representatives of seven here to the national organization meeting Sep tember 6.
 Elmo Keel, master sergeant in the Army, is temporary national commander of the new group. The executive committee and other of ficialS include both commissioned officers and enlisted men.
 Organizational plans indicate that the scope of American Veterans of World War II will be very much the same as the American Legion, with state departments and local posts replacing the veterans clubs and being set up where none now exist. Officers in the club are confident that shortly after the chapter is granted they will be able to muster 50,00O members for the first con- vention.
 An In teres in g clause already written into the bylaws is that the American Veterans will not either es an organization or through any member, aid or sponsor any individ- ual or party for political office"
 More interesting still is that Am erican Veterans have elected to in- clude the women of the armed forces m the new organization.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-20
HACHMIEsTER RETURNS

Erwin Hachmiester returned on Wednesday via plane from Seattle, where he was attended by physi- elan and eye specialist for the past month Hachmiester, one of Doug las most popular mayors, is now employed with the Juneau Cold Storage Go. One of the Douglas old timers contacted by Hachmiester was Orvil Gulhaugen, who worked at the foundry some years ago, and who wished to be remembered to all his friends here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-20
DIR. BLOCK RETURNS

Dr. Berneta Block, Director of Maternal Child Health and Grip pied Children's Service with the Territorial Department of Health, returned today from New York City, where she attended the an- nual conference of the American Health Association, held in that city from October 3 to 5.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-20
LEGION OF MOOSE
 WILL MEET TONIGHT

The Legion of Moose will meet tonight at 8 o'clock at the head quarters in the Seward Building. Plans will be completed for the Mooseheart Day celebration, which will take place next Friday evening, October 27.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-20
Upper Class Girls
 Entertain Freshmen

A Big Sister" dinner party was given at the High School at D. m. yesterday. The Upperclass girls were hosts to the Freshman girls at a covered dish dinner. Cake and ice cream were served for des- sert.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-20
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
PARENTS INVITED TO SCHOOL

PARENTS INVITED TO SCHOOL
 Douglas parents are invited to visit the Douglas Public Schools this evening at SIS o'clock and meet the School Faculty as we'll as to be entertained with a short program and refreshments. All parents are very cordially invited and a good evenings entertainment is promised.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-20
FIRST HEAVY FROST

Fhe first heavy frost of the season covered the ground this morning On the hills, the frost on the wooden sidewalks made excel lent sliding for the kids
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-20
SAVE THE PIECES

of your broken lenses and send them to Box 468. Ketchikan, Alaska They will be replaced promptly in our large and we'll equipped labora- tory. c. M. and R. L. Carlson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-20
SQUARE DANCES

Square dances sponsored by the AWVS and the USO will be held in the AB Hall on the first and third Wednesday of each month. The dances will begin at 9 o'clock, hereafter.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-20
HALIBUT LANDINGS
 ARE NOW RELEASED

The records of the International Fisheries Commission show that for the period from April Is to Sep- tember 30, 1944, the following total amounts of halibut have been land- ed in Pacific Coast ports from Area Three:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-20
PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

Have portrait artist take your picture. Hamersley Studio. Opposite Federal Building, Phone 294. Adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-20

Empire wnnt-ads bring Yesultsi
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-20
Total
.22,18O.oOo

Total ................ .22, ,18O,O0O There remains a balance of 5,320,- 900 pounds to be landed of the 27,- 500,000 pound Area permitted catch limit.
 For the month of September, 1914, the following amounts of halibut were landed:
 Area 3
 U. S. Fleet .....,. 3,O43,0OO Canadian Fleet ...... 442,UUO Total ..... -.- 3,485,0 Landings from the closed Area 2 during September were restricted to that halibut caught incidentally while fishing with set lines for other species under permit and amounted to 273,000 pounds.
 All 1914 figures are preliminary and subject to amendment. Acknowledgement is made of the assistance given by the Department of Fisheries, Canada, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Canadian and United States Customs in the compilation of these totals
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1944-03-25
MEET
FOR FARLEY
WITH HULL
Republicans Try to Pr
Down Administration
Foreign Policy

WASHINGTON, March 25.-Rep
Clare Booth Luce, Republican OF
Connecticut, emerged from a con-
ference with COP Congressman and
Secretary of State Cordell Hull with
the declaration that silence is still
the settled policy Of our State De-
partment."
Mrs. Luce declined further COM
ment on her reaction to the con-
ference, sought by the group with
the avowed effort to pin down the
Administration policy on many for
eign affairs, particularly specific war
and peace aims.
Rep. Okonski of Wisconsin, who
Joined the group as one of "a first
term Republicans seeking the par
ley, said he specifically wanted to
know the attitude on the Polish
Russian border dispute. He said,
well, we cleared the air little, y
but declined to elaborate.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1944-03-25
JOAN BERRY
LOVE LETTER
READ,(0URT
Chaplin S Defense Counse
Barred from Questions
on Other Man

LOS ANGELES, March 25.-Joan
Berry stared at the floor and fin
ally tears flowed down her pale
cheeks in the Federal Court, as the
jury heard a girlish love letter
which she wrote to Charlie Chaplin
late in 1912, saying in part: Il
know that what I've done is past
forgiving. Thank you, Charles, for
letting me know you are going
back to New York to get married"
The missive highlighted the
fourth day of the comedians trial
on Mann Act charges, along with
the court ruling barring the defense
questioning Miss Berry about an
other man, and of trip purported-
ly made from Mexico.
Charlie shifted in his chair as
the attorney, Jerry Giesler, read
Joan's letter aloud At the conclu-
sion, the red-haired young woman
pleaded for court recess and was
led sobbing from the witness stand.
After the ruling barring Giesler's
questions on the other man, Giles
Ter announced he was through
crossexamining Miss Berry.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1944-03-25
''CI BILL OF
RIGHTS" is
BOOSTED ON
Senate Unanimously Pass.
es Measure for Bene-
fits 10 Veterans

WASHINGTON, March 25.-Tne
Senate has unanimously passed the
three billion, five hundred million
dollar "Gi bill Of rights
The measure provides virtually
every suggested aid to veterans OF
the present war except adjusted
compensation tbonus) payments.
The measure now goes to the
House.
The bill carries an estimated
three billion dollars in benefits,
plus a flat $5o0,O00o00 authorize
ton for construction of new hos
pitfalls and facilities; provides for
Government-paid education fro m
one to four years, based on the
length of service of men and wo-
men, plus unemployment compen-
sation of SIS a week maximum for
So weeks, and loans up To $1,000 for
purchase of homes, farms or bust
nesses.
The bill designates the Veterans
Administration to administer all
provisions under the status as war
agency.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1944-03-25
Raj ENGAGED
IN TER RIFI(
SKY BATTLES
thousand British Planes in
Raid on Berlin Attack
ed by Ndzi Fighters

LONDON, March 25.-The major
part Of 1000 Royal Air Force bomb
ers fought through one of their Bit
terest night sky battles OF the war
to dump 1900 tons of bombs on Ber-
lin in a final drive to complete OBJ
liberation of the German capital.
Seventy three were shot down
over Berlin and other targets by
large forces of German night fight
ers.
The German fighters started the
attack on the Raj mighty armada
as the formation crossed Helogland
and the North Sea and fought the
Raj all the way to the capital.
II was the sixteenth major Raj
raid there since November IS.
American bombers have hit Berlin
five times In daylight.
The British Air Ministry says
Kiel was also hit last night along
with other targets in western Ger
many"
About 100 German bombers broke
through the London aerial barrape
last night to blast business prop
critics. dwellings and churches
with tons of incendaries. 1t was
the longest night attack in wear
Eleven German ON ers were
shot down.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1944-03-25
s0vIET5 IN
CONTROL OF
WIDE SECTOR
German Forces Completely
Dismembered : Rail
roads in Russ Hands

LONDON, March rs. The tri-
umphant Red Armies are hammer
ing at the gates of the Balkans,
have completely dismembered the
German forces in southwestern
Russia and gained almost complete
control of the eastern bank of the
Dniester River along a 165-mile
stretch from Zaleschiki in old Pol
and to Kamenska, Moscow dispat-
ches reported.
Zaleschiki, 90 miles north of
Czernowitz. is an important Ru-
manian rail junction. controlling
the lines into the Balkan states,
and was captured after a spirited
62-mile thrust below Tarnapol. an
advance which carried the Russians
to within go miles of the old
Czechoslovakian border. and five
miles from the former Rumanian
province of Bucovina
A Moscow war bulletin said that
10000 Germans were killed and
$500 captured in the four-day Of
fensive of Marshal zhukov's First
Ukrainian Army, boosting to near
ly quarter of million the Nazi
dead and captured in the Ukraine
campaign.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1944-03-25
WEWAk AND
RABAUL IN
HEAVY RAID
Yank Bombers Encounter
No Aerial Opposition
No Planes Lost

ALLIED HEADQUARTERS IN
THE SOUTHW EST PACIFIC,
March 26-American bombers de-
fled Japanese anti-aircraft fire and
bad weather to carry an offensive
to the enemy bases at Rabaul, New
Britain, and Wewak, New Guinea,
and on ohter scattered Bismarck
Sea points Wednesday, Gen. Doug
las Macarthur reported today.
Again the japanese failed to send
up aerial opposition and the anti l.
aircraft fire failed to stop single
bomber. 1t was the heaviest attack
yet aimed at the three airdromes
of the enemy's tottering Rabaul
base The Solomon based bomb
ers dropped total of 100 tons of
explosives on these fields during
the two-day assault ending We'd
nesday Heavy destruction to gun
positions and runways was reported.
A five-hundred-ton cargo ship
was sunk in the raid which ham,
mered Wewak and Kavieng, New
Ireland, and other Allied bombers
struck at installations at Hansa Bay
at Madang, on the New Guinea
coast. One hundred and sixty tons
of bombs were dropped on Hansa
Bay, silencing the gun positions,
and large fires were started.
The continuous air attacks at
Wewak have resulted in great dam
age including the destruction of A
anti-aircraft guns.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1944-03-25
STIFF FIGHT
kEEpINGUp
AT(A55IN0
Paraehutists Given Orders
tunnels Used for Nazi
Reinfortements
BY LYNN HEINzERLING

BY LYNN HEINZEkLING
Associated Press War Correspondent
ALLIED HEADQUARTERS IN
NAPLES, March 25-Tough Ger
man parachutists have been order
ed by 1t. Gen. Richard Heindrich
to cling to Casino at all costs and
throw the Allies out if possible.
The New Zealand troops are in
tight confines in the southern part
of the town.
The Germans were able to get
three more tanks into the lobby OF
the Continental Hotel
Apparently reinforcing troops are
using secret tunnels, one of them
said to extend more than 1000 yards
from the abbey atop of Monastery
Hill to the vicinity of Castle Hill,
which the Germans have been try
ing desperately to take.
The Germans are ringing the AL
lied Anzio beachhead and stabbed
tentatively into the Allied lines.
Tanks and Allied heavy bombers
attacked the rail yards at Rimini
and Ancona
\, Medium bombers struck Port
! Leghorn and rail facilities at Or
veto. Sulmona and Fano.
I Eleven mediums failed to return.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1944-03-25
Surtharges on Alaska
Freight Going 10 Be
Reduced About April |

NGTON, March 25.-
Alaska Delegate Anthony j. Dimond
says the War Shipping Administra-
ton planned to reduce surcharges
on freight to Alaska from the pres
ent 25 percent to 16 percent about
April l.
Early in the. war, shipping to the
Territory was considered dangerous
and a surcharge of so percent went
into effect but was later reduced to
IS percent to some parts Of the
Territory and 20 percent to other
sections.
The Delegate said that since the
threat Of attack on Alaska has been
reduced, citizens urged the freight
surcharge be reduced or eliminated
altogether.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1944-03-25
Movement 10 Draft
Men Under 26 Given
Speed Up Sign Now

WASHINGTON, March Is. = A
mass movement of men under rs
for jobs in the battle lines has
speeded the selective service which
has started calling them up for i'm
mediate physical examinations and
postponed consideration of older
men in order to meet the Army's
demand for vigorous young fight
ers.
While the drastic new draft reg
ulations are being put into opera
ton, dozen Government agencies
hurriedly gathered data on man
power needs for vital industries SO
new centralized machinery recon-
mending deferments of men under
26 can start rolling as soon as pos
sible.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1944-03-25
TWO OFFICIALS
QUIT JOBS ON
STAFF OF FDR

WASHING TON. March 25.-Pres-
ident Roosevelt announces the re-
signations Of Leo Crowley, Alien
Property Custodian, and Lowell
Mellett, Presidential assistant.
The President told newsmen
Crowley will continue to handle
the duties Of the Foreign Economic
Administrator and said he has not
selected a successor for the posi-
ton of Custodian but will do so.
The President said Mellett gave
up his job TO go back to newspaper
work on the Washington Evening
Star. The President said he re-
GREETED Mellett's departure and face
tiously said he has done this to his
disgust.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1944-03-25
COUNTESS FAINTS
WHEN SENTENCED,
ESPIONAGE CASE

DETROIT, Mich, March 25.-Miss
Grace Buchanan Dinee, sometimes
called Countess" and four other
Detroiters who pleaded guilty to
conspiracy to violate the wartime
espionage act, were sentenced to
prison today. She was the leader of
a group of Government witnesses
before the grand jury. She got IL
years.
Mrs. Theresa Behrens, German
American, Secretary Of the Inter-
national Center, YMCA, got twenty
years /,
Both women tainted when sem
tence was pronounced