The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-06-09
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Biggest news on any front, pollt- fcal or otherwise this week was the invasion of Hitler's alleged Europe an fortress. Obviously. the Nazis were caught almost flat-footed, or at least with their Luftwaffe down for official reports give losses at approximately one per cent, and daily dispatches reveal the penetra- tion is successful and proceeding; says MT. Churchill according to plan, adding in his usual keen Yain' and what a plan.
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 Like the Armistice of the last war, somebody jumped the gun a. gain. Sndauy AP rush dispatch came through denying the invasion was under way A leak somewhere in England had started the rumor that landings were being made. Ac- curate old AP as usual spiked it; found out that somebody had been "practicing" on a key. AP's rival, United Press, jumped the gun two. days on the Armistice of the last war and was still trying to stop the. phoney when AP crashed through with the right Armistice.
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 Incidentally, reporters are doing a great job on invasion coverage; missing nothing, participating in every action. Several jumped with paratroopers, other were aboard ships, in the air and on the beaches. One of the smartest bits of report ing was done by George Hicks, ex- Tacoma boy, for the networks. A board one of the ships he made re- cords of the action, flicked 'em in- to London from where they were broadcast.
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 Fifth War Loan drive, opening Monday, couldn't have asked for more timely boost. Several towns in the state, already have reported their quota-made due to people rush ing in to buy bonds as the invasion news was flashed. Indications are the drive will go over in short or der throughout the nation with a resounding bang; the bang caused by the topping of Hitler forces in France Wrangell should make it's quota of $15,0O0 in series B and $1O,0OO in other securities next week. Every bond you buy is a kick in the pants for the Axis.
 We've been hearing from John Manders, Republican nominee for Delegate to Congress MT. Manders sets forth some of his ideas on AL aska and it's future. Here are some of them:
 Permit me as nominee for the Republican party for Delegate to Congress to make known my views on matters vitally affecting Alaska and it's people. Alaska is now at the crossroads of her destiny and these times call for serious think ing. I firmly and sincerely believe that the Republican party which was born in crisis is again called upon by the people to face this present crisis with leadership which is and will be right. honest and just. I believe that all natural re- sources should be retained by the people of Alaska, necessary laws be enacted for the preservation and betterment of the health and edu- cation of its people, Territorial con- trol of all fisheries, fur and game, the Wallgren fisheries bill in its present form be defeated. In state hood for Alaska, every effort be made to enlighten the people on the subject to the end that an en- abling act worthy of the name be obtained from Congress, the order closing the mines be immediately rescinded a nd their reopenlng brought about without delay. The extension of the provisions of tho leasing act as sponsored by tht Interior department to all minera lands be vigorously opposed. Int governor of Alaska be elected by tho people rather than appointed anC that the Organic Act be amended accordingly"