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The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-25
TASK FORCES IN ATTACKS,
 MARSHALLS
Carrier Based Planes Make Sixth Raid on Jap
 Held Islands

UNITED STATES FLEET HEAD QUARTERS AT PEARL HARBOR. Feb 25.--Navy carrier planes in the sixth raid of the war on the Jap anese held Marshall Islands. bomb- arded. fired hangars, demolished radio stations, damaged ammunition storage areas and other ground tn- stallations including barracks, but because of radio silence no detailed report is made by Admiral Chester w. Nimitz
 The wording of the communique said a strong carrier task force was in action but phraseology indicated the strike was not made by nearly as strong a force as recently hit Kwajalein, Eniwetok. Truk and the Marianas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-25
ARMY PULLS 0FFCOUp IN
 ARGENTINA
Reattionary Group Seizes froI-Wdshington
 Concerned"

MONTEVIDEO, Feb. 25.-The re- actionary Army clique which oppos- ed Argentinas break with the Axis has forced President Ramirez to delegate the Presidential powers tc Vice. President Delmiro Farrell, ir what is regarded as another Palace coup, and Benito Sueyro, Argentine Navy Minister has also resigned. Farrell is an intimate friend 0. Juan Peron, Secretary of Labor and Welfare of the Ramirez govs ernment, and frequently mentioned as the handspring of the reaction ary "GOU" or "Colonel's' group which only last week was credited with forcing the resignation 3f Foreign Minister Gilbert, after re- ports that he favored a declaration lof war against Germany.
 Has Not Resigned
 The official announcement from Buenos Aires declaring that Ram irez has not resigned but delegates his powers to Vice-President Far rell because of i'll health, is viewed by diplomats here to be in effect at present. FarrelPs assumption of presidential powers as a continual ton of the Ramirez regime is re- cognized by the United States and Allied governments.
 Rigid Censorship
 A rigid censorship was clamped down immediately in Buenos Aires, and the only announcement was that Ramirez has not resigned, but news press reports filtered through Colonel Filomeno Velazco, named new chief of the Buenos Aires po- lice, and the Federal Police De- partment told newsmen that the Undersecretariet of the Press would be abolished
 They said the press would be permitted to publish the news free ly ''so long as it adhered to the truth"
 BloodIess Coup
 The coup appeared to be blood less, but dispatches from Buenos Aires said new rumors continued to circulate about the city and in some parts of the capital truck loads of troops took up positions.
 One report said Ramirez repeat edly sought support for his plan to throw overheard the ultra National istic Group opposing him. and even
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-25
BREAK OFF WITH SPAIN
 I5 DEMAND
Franco Ships Deliver Nazis 10 American Ports 10
 Sir Up Trouble

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-A de mand the United States break with the Franco Government of Spain was sounded in the House by Rep resentative John M. Coffee, Demo- crat of Washington, who charged that neutral Spanish ships deliver thousands of Nazi agents to ports of every American nation and ar range rendezvous with Nazi sub marines in Latin American waters, supply them with oil, water and food and give information regard ing United Nations conveys"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-25
ENTIRE JAP GARRI50N5
 WIPED OUT
Tokyo Radio Admits 1, 800 Men Lost on Kwdjdlein
 and Roi Atolls

NEW YORK, Feb. 25.--The Tokyo radio has acknowledged that the Jap garrisons at Kwaljalein and Roi Islands in the Marshall group, to- .taling about 4500 men, was annihii- ated when an American force seiz- ed the stronghold early this month.
 The broadcast recorded by the United States Foreien Broadcast Intelligence Service, quoted Imper- ial Headquarters as saying the last Jap defenders of the islands died on February in the final counter attack against the invading Ameri- cans.
 The communique said 1000 civil ians serving with the Japs fought in vigorous cooperation with garri- son units and shared the same fate
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-25
The W ashington Merry Go Round
By DREW PEARSON tMajor Robert .. Allen on active dutyJ

WASHINGTON -. Silver crested Senator Guy Gillette has keenly developed propensity for denying stories published in this column. and doubtless he will deny this one.
 The fact is. however, that the other day friend of his sounded out the White House regarding the question of President Roosevelt running for a fourth term.
 Iowa Democrats have long been urging Gillette to run for re-elec- tion, yet he has steadfastly hung back. The Senator is by all odds the most popular Democrat in Iowa and the only one who has a chance of going back to the Senate.
 So when Iowa Democrats appear ed recently in Washington for the National Committee meeting, State Committee Chairman Jake More urged, cajoled and demanded that Gillette run. Finally, Gillette con- sented. But he attached one big condition if President Roosevelt also ran for reelection.
 This brought smiles from some of his friends, who remembered how the President had opposed Gillette in the purge" primaries of 1888. However, Gillette apparently meant it and Jake More carried the mes sage to the White House. There the matter stopped. The President, as usual, maintained his sphinx-like silence.
 Jake More then went back to Iowa and, the other day, telegraphed the White House that Iowa Demo- cratic leaders had voted unanimous ly for a fourth term. When More's telegram was shown to the Presi- dent, his only comment was:
 "Oh yes. remember meeting him here at the National Committee meeting, charming fellow"
 NOTE = The Presidents close friends do not expect him to say anything one way or the other about a fourth term until after the Re- publican National Convention.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-25
33pER50N5 ARE EGRANTED
 CITIZENSHIP
Governor Gruening, Judge Alexander Welcome
 New Citizens Today

Thirty-three new citizens of the United States took their oath oi allegiance this afternoon at color ful program held in the District Courtrooms ill the Federal Build 1 ing.
 Gov. Ernest Gruening addressed the class in stirring message in which he explained the rights and privileges that come with the gift of American citizenship.
 "The rights said the Governor include that of free speech, the right to worship as you please, the right to meet with your fellow Am Iericans to discuss the problems which are of common concern, and the right to freedom of action.
 These rights-freedom of speech worship and assembly guaran- teed you by our constitution and it's amendments.
 The Governor then explained how these rights were won by the United States and also reminded those pre- sent of the duties and responsibili- ties of citizenship
 Judge Alexander's Remarks
 Judge George F. Alexander in his opening remarks said, in part,
 This day is, or should be, one of the most memorable days of your lives. for today you are to become American citizens, provided, of course, you are willing to assume the responsibilities of citizenship ill exchange for it's privileges.
 ITO be a citizen of the United States at any time. with the free dom and security its citizens enjoy, is a privilege unequaled by citizen ship in any other country; and to become citizen of the United States now, particularly in these stirring times, with practically the entire world aflame with war and almost every country except our own, over-run or scourged by the rayages of war, is a gift to be found mo- where else in the troubled world
 We are glad to have you become citizens, and join with us in our resolve to preserve these United States as the greatest and freest and best beloved country this world has ever known; not gltat by conquest but great because here every man, woman and child within its con- fines has in fact, the birthright of freedom; to equal opportunity; and to the pursuit of happiness, with all that implies.
 We want to remind you, however, that American citizenship is not for
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-25
BIG CHANGE ANNOUNCED
 WI SERVICE
GabrieIson Here. Gives New Lineup-Dufresne
 to leave Juneau

With the arrival in Juneau today of Dr. Ira N. Gabrielson, Service Director, announcement was made of the establishment of a regional office in the Territory of the Fish and Wildlife Service of the De- partment of Interior. The new of flee, which will be maintained Tn Juneau and headed by Frank Hynes, will have equal rank with the five regional offices now func- tioning in the States.
 Dufresne Promoted
 The promotion of Frank Dufresne to Chief of the Division of Public Relations in the headquarters of flee in Chicago, was made by Dr. Gabrielson in conjunction with the foregoing announcement. MT. Du- fresne, Executive Officer of the Game Commission, has been with the Commission since the passing of the Alaska Game Laws in 1925. Prior to that, fer three years, he investigated wildlife work in North western Alaska by the old biolog- ical survey. He has resided ill Ju- neau since 1920 and before coming here spent 5 years at Nome and 4 years at Fairbanks.
 To Leave Juneau
 During the time that he has been here, MT. Dufresne has published in magazines over 92 articles con- corning Alask.t Wildlife. He expects to leave for his new office early in July, relinauishing his title as Executive Officer, to Clarence Rhode, who has been acting as his assistant since coming here from Fairbanks.
 With MT Rhode, Frank Hynes will have as his assistant. Capt. J. Steele Culbertson, USA, who has been on assignment from the Army to direct the regulation of the sal mon canning industry under the Concentration Plan. He will super wise the 1914 operations and will temporarily be attached to the Re- gional Office in this capacity.
 Important Year
 This year the work of the Fish and Wildlife Service in connection with the fur seal islands will be of special importance, with arrange. ments to be made for the re-cstab- fishing of the native population which was moved from the islands sometime ago to Funter Bay. Also large new addition to the hv-prod- ucts plant on St. Paul Island is expected to be constructed this year
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-25
New Bureau
 Established
Hines Heads Adminisira. lion 10 Take Care of
 Vets After Released

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25.-Presi- dent Roosevelt has created a re- taining and employment admin istration headed by Brig. Gen Frank T. Hines.
 This new a d m n i S t "a tion is charged with the responsibility oi getting war workers and veterans into peacetime employment as they are released from war services.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-25
ADM.HAL5EY SURROUNDS
 NIP BA5E5
Sends Down Two Merchant Ships, Destroyer Ka-
 vieng Bombdrded

ALLIED HEADQUARTERS IN THE SOUTHWEST PACIFIC, Feb. 25.-Admiral William F. Halsey's destroyers, drawing the knot tight CT around Japanese bases, and neu- tralized air attacks, sank two enemy merchant vessels and destroyer in brief action around New Ireland on Tuesday, it is announced.
 The American Sea Patrol, besides finishing off the three ships, heav- fly bombarded Kavieng on the northern tip Of New Ireland and shelled installations on Duke and York Islands.
 At no time during the attacks were any Japanese planes sighted giving strong support to Gen. Douglas MacArthurs communique that we are tightening the blockade of the
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-25
MAY RAISE AGE
 OF DRAFT LIMIT

WASHINGTON, Feb 25. The military draft situation has become so tight that the Selectiye Ser vice may soon have to raise the age minimum on industrial defer nents from p to 26 years.
 This statement was made this afternoon to the Senate Agricul- ture committee by Selectiye Draft Director Brig. Gen Lewis Hershey
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-25
NAVY WASTE REMEDIED

Recently, this column reported in detail regarding waste at the U. $. Naval Air Station at Lakehurst, N. J. Since then, we are happy to report, drastic steps have been taken to remedy some of the ex- travagance.
 Instead ef giving away dozens of tins of canned milk and hundred pounds of sugar each night after the return of blimps from cruise, the Navy now returns this food to the galley. Previously sugar and canned milk unused after each blimp's flight were given or thrown away.
 While checking this, Naval of- ficials also found that the galley
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-25
(onqressmen Seeking Leaves" for War Duty
 Gel Turndown by FDR
By JACK sTINNETT

WASHINGTON, Feb 25. - Two things have happened in Washing ton recently which may have far reaching effects on the political scene:
 CD The resignation of 41-year- old Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr., to become major on active duty with the Army.
 (2) The appeal of four House members, headed by Rep. Lyle Boren of Seminole, Okla, to the President to lift his ban against members of Congress going into the armed ser- vices on leave of absence.
 Senator Lodges move deserves more than passing consideration. Although a Back Bay Boston Re- publican conservative by breeding, he was considered one of the most p-and-coming members of the Senate. He didn't have to run for office again until 1948. He was in the 29th seniority bracket in the upper chamber. He was member of five important committees.
 All this he tossed overheard to become major on the firing line. If he ever comes back to the Sem ate, he will have to start as just an- other freshman senator, subordin- ate perhaps, even to the man named by Gov. Leverett Saltonstall to suc- ceed him, Sinclair Weeks, treasurer of the Republican National Com mittee.
 I have talked to Senator Lodge about his desire to get back into the Army and I know how strong ly he felt his military knowledge might be of more value to the na- ton than his votes and debate on the Senate floor Whether he's right or wrong hasn't anything to do with it. The fact that he and a good many others feel that way has.
 The four CongTessmen appealed to the Commander-in-C Chief to be allowed to go lon leave into the armed services without sacrificing their seniority. They didn't ask that their salaries be maintained, any assurance that they would be reelected. They just wanted as- surance that they could take up their old jobs where they left off an assurance that they, as Con- gressmen, had granted everybody else who's drafted or volunteers.
 Representative Boren said the President was sympathetic, but held out no hope that the order would be remanded.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-25
WITH LUMBER MILL

Thomas H. Maxwell, with the Ju- neau Lumber Mills, has returned from the States and is at the Hotel Juneau.
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Perhaps there aren't many, but there are some Congressmen whose
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BUY WAR BONDS
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The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-10-06
FAMILY OF LEW
 WILLIAMS LEAVES
 FOR JUNEAU HOME

Mrs Lew Williams flew to Ju- neau on Thursday morning to join her family there. where they will take up residence in the home of Mrs. Florine Housel, who is going outside. MT. Williams, his mother who has been making her home with them, and the two daughters, Jane and Susan, left for the capital city last Monday by steamer. Their son, Lew Jr. is expected in Juneau next Sunday on furlough from Fort Benning, Georgia.
 Last Friday Governor Ernest Gruening and Secretary Lew Will Hams came to Juneau with Tony Schwamm, and the governor and Mayor Fred Hanford made a recon naissance flight over the site of the Stikine hot springs, which it is hoped will prove to be a tourist at traction after the war. The goyer- nor returned to Juneau the same day. He and Mrs. Gruening expect to leave soon for Washington, and Secretary and Mrs. Williams will fulfill the executive and social duties of the governor and his wife during their absence.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-10-06
USED CAMERAS UNDER
 OPA CEILING RULES

Used cameras and other photo graphic equipment came under spe- cific dollars and cents ceiling prices in Alaska on October ,, according to Donald J. O'Connor. Territorial price executive. These ceilings cover sales made not only by dealers but also by individuals selling still and movie cameras. projectors. lenses. range finders, enlarging easels. de yeloping tanks, tripods, exposure meters and the like.
 "The new regulation aims at ef- feetive control over commodities which are becoming increasingly important because of the scarcity of new photographic equipment. % MT O'Connor declared.
 The Territorial OPA also indicat- ed that the aim of the regulation was particularly to protect many soldiers who have made a hobby of photographing Alaska as a record for their later years.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-10-06
SIDEWALK TO 20.
 0KAYED BY COUNCIL

The Town Council at it's monthly meeting on Thursday evening, vol ed to build a cement sidewalk and gutter on the right hand side of the road leading Co the post office from Main street, at an estimated cost of approximately $500. Six me tai light poles, purchased by Che city several years ago, will be iu- stalled from Main street to th9 Bjorge corner, the work to be done by Ralph DeVenny.
 The adyisability of installing a float at the old Columbia dock, be tween the City Market and the Co., liseum, was discussed and the harbor committee requested to de- termine the cost.
 The name of o. R. Keeney was submitted to the council to replace E. R. Sharnbroich, resigned, and was passed.
 The Reliance Shrimp company, through George Sumption, was em- powered to purchase materials for making repairs to that property.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-10-06
STUDENTS TO LEARN
 ABOUT PRICE CONTROL

Miss Geraldine Ringstad, infor- maeion specialist for the Office of Price Administration, arrived yes terday by plane and conferred to- day with Mrs. Frank Barnes of the local office and with Superinten- dent George Fabricius of the Wran- gel schools in connection with edu- cational material to be incorporated into the kindred subjects such as civics. already being taught
 Students will have an opportun- ity to learn wartime problems re- garding supply and demand. and why it is necessary to help hold prices down in order to maintain a decent standard of living and to minimize the disruption. of war pro duction efforts which higher prices inevitably bring about
 Miss Ringstad will leave tonight for Ketehikan before returning to her headquarters in Juneau. and later will visit the westward for the OPA information department.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-10-06
Germans Try TO.SeaI Break
 InWeSt Wall

LONDON-The Germans have ae- knowledged the breakthrough in the west wall by the Allies and have thrown their heaviest coun- terattack in the ubach breach in an effort to seal off the hole in the Siegfried line United States first army tanks and infantry surged forward for the fifth day of the fierce battle, and flight upon flight of Allied planes, operating up to 10000 feet have rushed into the battle, eager to take advantage of the first good weather since the start of the drive to ear at the enemy armOr.
 In the first storming assaulF, the Americans were rushed from the top of commanding height a mile east of Herback which was seized yes terday in a drive a mile and half south of Ubacb, but the doubtboys held on the side of the ridge. Then the planes came over and diyed at the enemy armor.
 Supported by the heaviest arUil- lery they have been able tt concen- trate against the Americans since tine war began along the Siegfried line the Germans are making the going slow to the north and east or captured Beggendorf.
 The Germans declared that more Allied parachutists have e Il dropped in Holland to reinforce the Allied held western loop between the Neder Rhine and the Waar, west of Arnheim and Nijmeeen in Holland.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-10-06
MORE THAN $500 RAISED TO DATE,
 WAR FUND DRIVE

Swelled by SIOO contribution from the Alaska Steamship com pany through Mr. Leo Mccormack. the National War Fund has now reached the total of S6o0. 40. A substantial donation amounting 10 $61.S5 has been given by the stu dents and teachers of the 4raugeu schools, and the Gross Coliseum theatre contributed the sum of $50. In addition, the amount real ized from the benefit dance given last Saturday night by the Elks will be added to the total
 The National War Fund drive will end on November Il, but do- nations are received throughout the year. The quota for Wrangel is $l400, and Mrs Frank Barnes is the local chairman.
 In a letter to Mrs. Barnes from Mr. L. W. Baker. general manager of the Alaska Line, announcing the contribution, the writer says. It is very gratifying to note that not withstanding the absence of our visits at Wrangell for some time now, you still feel a closeness To the Alaska Line. We, too, are look ing forward to the day when cir cumstances will permit us to serve the port of Wrangell." :"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-10-06
MRS. l. c. BJORGE C0MPLIMENTED AT
 BIRTHDAY PARTY

In honor of the 54th birthday of Mrs. l. c. Bjorge. a bridge luncheon was held on Wednesday afternoon al the home Of Mrs Herbert Bjoree. a daughter-in-law of the houored guest. Assisting the hostess Was Mrs. Elmer Oueson. High score al bridge was won by Mrs. z. N. Brad ford, and Mrs H. D. Campbell Was awarded the consolation prize.
 Present for the occasion were Che Mesdames Frank Barnes. Hill Bar- rington. George Bidweu, z. M Bradford. Charles Benjamin. II. D Campbell, E. NJ. Campbell, L. B. Chisholm. Charles DarWeu. C. C Mundy, o. Gundersou. Julius Ma son. J. (. Johnson, H. Hungerford. H. B. Thornquist. Mrs. C. (. Nun dys mother. Mrs. Berg. Mrs. Finer Otteson. the honor guest and Che hostess.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1944-10-06
ROOSEVELT ANSWERS
 DEWEY CHARGES OF
 COMMUNIST SUPPORT

WASHINGTON - President Roo seyelt, declaring that political pro pagandists are dragging the red herring of communism into the presidential m paig n, says he neither seeks nor welcomes the support of communist or fascist groups or individuals.
 The cry of communism, he said, has been raised by labor baiters, bigots, and some politicians who apply the term to every program for social measures and the views of every foreign born citizen with whom they disagree"
 T have not sought and do not welcome the support of any person or group committed to communism, fascism or any other foreign ideo- logy which would undermine Amer icanism, the American government, or the American system of free competitive enterprise and private property" said the president.
 The Republicans have asserted the CIO political action committee is backing the fourth term, and that the campaign is peopled by communists and is subject to com munist influence.
 Roosevelt. making his second aYowed political address, said his expression on communism docs not in the least" interfere with our re- lationship with Russia. The broad cast speech was addressed primarily to Democratic party workers. Roo seYelt urged maximum voter turnout next month. Without men tioning his Republican opponent, Thomas E. Dewey, by name, h e president met Dewey's repeated charge that the administration does not plan to bring service men home as quickly as possible, because of fears that they cannot be provided with jobs. He cited the administra- tion announcements for demobiliza- tion plans and added, Tt seems a pity that reckless words, based on unauthoritative sources, should be used to mislead and weaken the morale of our men on the fighting fronts and the members of their families here at home"