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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-08-24


The election is likely to lead to
a further elimination of these too
glaring conditions. Mr.. Churchill, as
a world figure, was able to main
tain a facial front above them, to
cover them while he extemporized.
This will be much more difficult for
Mr.. Attlee, especially in view Of his
program.
His platform, for instance, does
not advocate more coal production,
more power, sounder money or f.
nance by the Bank of England, great
er or better iron and steel and in
land transport. It proposes that his
labor party use the peoples money
to buy these enterprises and oper-
ate them, not to make them bigger
srd better, but to give his party fol-
lowers greater share Of the profits
of operation, in short, higher wages.
Most American officials ex-
pect Russia to fail ON national
wealth. The common fears popu-
lar in this country, that Russia
will overrun Europe and Asia
and eventually relegate. us to
second-class power, are not
shared by many Of our govern
ment men in the know. They do
not believe Russia can get pro-
duction, although she is in q bet
ter position to get it than So
cialist Britain, as she has the
power of compulsion over her
workers.
Russia never got enough produc-
ton on anything to compete with
anyone before the war. Not until
Nazi invasion brought her unity did
her production become satisfac-
tory, and even then her backward
mechanical methods prevented her
from getting the full measure Of eff
fort from her limitless manpower.
It was numbers, not materials,
which saved Russia, as any military
man will tell you.
The United States then occupies
the best position economically in
this new world of material produc-
ton as the only wealth.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-08-24

dustrial potential in repeated heavy
raids.
Recovering quickly from the black
days Immediately after Pearl Har-
Dor, when the Nipponese overran
much of the Pacific, the U. S.
checked the enemy tide in the spring
Of 1912, when the American feet
stopped the Japs' southeastward
drive in the battle Of the Coral sea
and then thwarted their eastward
surge at Midway.
From then on, the U. s., building
up tremendous military and mate
rial strength under unified front
at home, was on the march, with
the Japanese seeking time to con-
solidate their newly won position as
the overruling Asiatic power by bit
ter delaying action in their outposts.
With the navy severing vital Japa-
nese supply lines to these outposts,
and with the ground forces isolating
enemy units into disorganized resist
ance pockets on invaded islands, the
American advance in the Pacific far
exceeded expectations, with the end
of the European war finding U. S.
sea, land and air forces perched
right on Nippon's doorstep.
Though the main body of Japa-
nese troops had not been touched by
the steady U. S. advances westward,
the American navy's mastery of the
sea lanes as far as the Chinese coast
interrupted the shipment of vital ma
terial to the home islands for in
dustrial processing, and the BIOS
terrific bombardment Of manufacture
ing centers greatly curtailed output.
With deliveries of materials cut, and
output dwindling, the effectiveness
of an estimated 4,0O0,0 1000 remaining
enemy troops stood to be severely
limited.
On top Of it all, Russia's invasion
of Manchuria and, threat to JAP
held China promised to tap the only
remaining important enemy indus
trial source outside the homeland.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-08-24
EMPEROR:
His Background

Their authority re-established with
the overthrow Of the military gov
errors in 1868, the Japanese emper-
ors, supposedly descended from the
sun goddess, have exercised their
mythical power for the unification
of the country to facilitate its i'm
perial development.
With the overthrow Of the shotgun
ate shortly after Admiral Perry
opened the door of Japan to the
outside world, the simple island peo-
pie, previously owing strict ale
glance to the military clan, easily
transferred their blind obedience to
the mikado.
The present mikado, Hirohito, is
a puny, nearsighted man of A. He
is called the 124th emperor of ia
pan by the Japanese court authori-
ties. When he assembled the throne
in 1926, he chose the word "Showa,"
meaning enlightenment and
peace" to describe his reign.
Many political experts believe
that personally Hirohito wanted
peace, but as the puppet of the mill
tary clique had to go along with
their designs. Actually he yields
little real power. His actual reign"
began in 1921, then as prince re-
gent he ruled in his fathers stead.
He was married in 1924 and is the
father of one son and three daugh-
ferS
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-08-24
Flowery Apron

Flowery Apron
ERE is an apron that will
1 i brighten any home chore.
Make it of pink and white
checked cotton-do the flower pot
pocket in a pinkish-brown or a
dusty pink. Applique the flowers
onto the apron.
To obtain complete pattern and ap.
plique design for the Flower Pot Apron
pattern No. 5007), small, medium and
large sizes included, send 16 cents in coin,
your name, address and the pattern mum.
Der.
Canary Tea Towels
"A BRIGHT little canary en-
Z \ ivens any kitchen. Use these
6 by 8 transfer designs on tea
towels, on cottage curtains, on
the corners of a breakfast or
luncheon cloth. Besides yellow for
the canary, red, green and blue
are the other colors needed.
10 obtain six transfer designs for the
Canary Towels pattern No. 5244). color
chart for working. illustrations of stitches
used, send IS cents In coin, your name.
address and the pattern number.
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bombs destructive capacity SO far
exceeded that Of ordinary missiles
that it brought a quick reaction
from government that had planned
continuation of the conflict from
underground bastions despite in
creasing BIG attacks. 81
Besides threatening to lay Japan
waste, the atomic bomb also was
credited with blowing Russia into
the conflict, thus bringing the total
Allied weight to bear against the
Nipponese. In all, these two events
served to climax the growing tenn
po of the Allied drive in the Pacific,
which saw u. S. forces virtually sit
ting on Japan's doorstep at the ces-
sation Of hostilities.
With the navy and air force car
rying the fight to the enemy, and
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-08-24

OF the Churchill In
ternational policies, for instance,
has been promised, yet the Attlee
labor party campaigned in favor of
closer collaboration with Russia
than Churchill could provide.
Similarly, the ensuing fear Of the
Socialist program throughout the
world has prompted modifying sug-
gestions that the program will be
long in enactment, If ever attained,
although strangely the sincerity Of
its devotees Is not questioned. From
such circumstances, anything but
confusion in forecasts would be diff
ficult to find. To gauge accurately
the extent of the electoral revolu-
ton, it will be necessary to await
Attlee's steps. Statements issued
since the election can safely be dis
counted as inspired for political eff
feet. Only in definite action can I'M
certainty be dispelled.
My information suggests the
commonly published guesses are
more logical than sound. The
only justifiable conclusion vet
apparent is that Britain has
weakened herself as q world
power. A more accurate way to
put 1t is that she has publicly
proclaimed her existing weak
ness. Her money was gravely
shocked by the war. Without
the Breton Woods agreement it
might not now have its depreci-
ated stability. Her war effort
had to be materially sustained
largely from the outside (by
us, Canada and Australia), she
was able to sustain herself only
psychologically. Her navy, which
ruled the world for several gen.
erations, Is now a fraction Of
ours (one-fifth to one-eighth,
whereas it was equal at the start
Of the war;. Her army Is minor
world entity as armies 60 In
size and equipment these days.
British Foreign Trade.
Her foreign trade, which furnished
the only economic reason for her
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-08-24
M& 4A1 tie Two most ;nkestast ovv.A


MOT long ago, Russian armies
were lined up on the Oder, fac
ing desperate Nazi resistance before
Berlin. On the 18th Of February,
nearly 1000 bombers and fighters,
part British, part American, flew to
that vital sector and smashed at
enemy strong points and concen-
trations. Some planes actually I'M
loaded their bombs only IL miles
in front of the Russian spearhead!
That was Combined Operations.
In Burma, a British Admiral led
tough U. S. Rangers, Tommies
from all parts of the Empire, Indian
Ghurkas and Sikhs, Chinese foot
soldiers, carrying weapons made
in Bridgeport. All wore different
uniforms. But all shared in their
hearts a single determination-to
destroy the arch-destroyers, to con-
quer the common enemy.
That is Confined Operations -
two words that affect the future of
mankind.
We have learned the lesson that
to win this war we had to fight side
by side with our allies, regardless
of race, religion or politics.
And now, with durable peace
within our grasp, we cannot aban-
don that lesson. Unity, efficiency,
fellowship, International coopefa-
ton mist be continued.
Every American citizen, every
man and woman in the nation, has
a definite contribution to make
toward seeing that permanent In
ternational body to maintain peace
be made going concern.
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V~@ 49,
become q m after
for her gravest post
war concern. The
Breton w o d s
agreement was de-
signed to help re-
store it, but we
have most Of the
ships on the seas
and the manufacture
ing capacity, while
Russia has great
raw materials and
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-08-24
COMPLETE VICTORY!
Japs Agree to ALI Terms
Of Potsdam Declaration;
Macarthur Gets High Post
By AL JEDLICKA

Forty after its armies marched into Korea establish
foothod the Asiac mainland Japans of imperial
dramatic end the evening of August IA
with the unqualified acceptance of the Potsdam declaration sub
scbed by the u ST. Britain China and Russia Announced
anxious nation by President Harry Truman the
surrender three years. eight months and week after
the attack Pearl Harbor
With the Allied powers conserving to his retention the
throne the surrender of Japanese armies scattered
throughout Asia and the submission of the homeland to the stiff
terms imposed Emperor Hrohto ordered the nation lay down
its Tokyo radio reported thousands downcas SUBJ
ects bowed in grief before the gates of the imperial palace
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-08-24
Japan's Imperial Ambitions Led to War

Before the Twentieth century ia
pans imperial ambitions were re-
stricted to Korea, the coast of China
and some neighboring islands in the
Japanese sea. Japanese leaders
Suddenly realized the power Of west
ern armament. During the next half
century Japan was modernized so
successfully that the Japanese VIC
tories over China in 1894, and Russia
IN 1905 were swift and conclusive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-08-24
Chronology
Japanese War
l94l

II
Dec. 7-Japanese sneak attack on
Pearl Harbor.
Dec. 8-United States declares toal
on Japan. lnvasion OF Philippines and
attack on Guam and Wake started b,
| japanese.
Dec. lO-Ceneral Macarthur starts
battle OF Manila.
Dec. 25-Japanese take Wake. Hong
Kong falls.
Dec. 26-Japs bomb Manila, despite
fact it tOus declared open city.
1912
Jan. 2-Mdnild surrenders, MacAr.
thurs forces flee to Bataan.
Feb. I5-Singapore falls.
Mar. ,l7-Ceneral Macarthur lands
in australia to lead Allied forces.
April 9-U. S. troops on Bataan sur.
render.
Aug. 7-U. S. marines land on Quad.
alcanal.
1922
Sept. 5-AlIies i,...,. IN Nctu Cairon.
Nop. 2-U. S. marines invade Bou.
gainville.
1914
Jan. gu. S. lands troops In Mar.
shall islands.
June l0-Marines invade Saipan.
July I9-U. S. forces land on Guam.
Oct. l7-Inpasion OF Leyte in Philip
pines gets under Way.
1945 ls''" p. :
Jan. i0-invusion Of Luson started
by Yanks.
Jan. 3O-U. S. landings north OF Ba.
faan seal peninsula.
Feb. 4American troops enter Mo.
Mia.
Feb. I5-U. S. first air raid on Tokyo.
Feb. I7-Marines invade lUo lima.
Army lands on Corregidor.
Feb. 26-Philippine commonwealth
returned to Filipino people.
Mar. I7-ltUo lima captured ,Uith ma.
rine casualties Of 1898.
April l-Invasion OF OkinaUa started
by 100000 troops.
May 24-55O superforts frebomb To.
kyo.
May 27-Chinese capture Manning.
June l2-Ausfralian troops invade
BorneO.
June 2l-OkinaiUa campaign success.
fully ends. Aparri captured by Yanks.
June 28-Luzon declared completely
liberated.
July 2-Australians landed at Balik.
papdn.
July l7-British Uarships Join U. s.
3rd fleet.
July PAU. S. 3rd fleet successfully
attacked Japan's greatest naval base at
Kure, Honshu islands.
Aug 3-B-2os bottle up Japan Nth
mines.
Aug. 4MacArthur takes over com.
mand OF Ryukyus.
Aug. 6-Atomic bomb destroys most
Of Hiroshima.
Aug. 7-Supertorresses hit Togo.
katua naval arsenal.
Aug. 8-Russia declares iVar on ia.
pan.
Aug. l0-Japan asks for peace terms.
Aug. l4-Japs accept unconditional
surrender terms.
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During the twenties Japan ex-
banded her commercial influence
deep into Chinese territory. BY 1881
a formidable boycott developed. jap
anese troops were used to crush this
organized protest. This violation of
treaty rights aroused the world.
Japan defiantly resigned from the
League of Nations in 1888, when trou-
BILE in the truce area" Of China
was again the occasion for battling.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-08-24

terpr1Se, ana In IA.
vor Of the govern.
ment taking over
fuel and power, in
land transport, iron
and steel manufac-
turing and the Bank
Of England. The
world effe cts Of
Britain's electoral
revolution are being
confusin ely fore
ca st. Continuance
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-08-24

We must add our strength to the
surging movement toward unity
among all men of goodwill in
every part of the globe. We must
pledge our answering support to
that movement, give our statesmen
and Legislators the support they
need to make it effective. We must
determine to make the Necessary aar,
even though the first step is not as
altogetherperfect we mightwish.
Will you play your part in this
greatest of all Combined Opera
tons? Will you take your place in
the ranks with your fellow men in
the striving toward permanent
peace!
First, get and keep yourself in
formed about the specific pro-
posals for peace and interna-
fional cooperation which are
now before US. Read and listen
to the discussions of them.
Ask your Public Library for
material on them.
Second, interest your friends in
these questions. Get them dis
cussed in any social, labor, bus
mess, religious or other groups
to which you belong.
Third, say what you think-for
or against-in writing, to your
Congressman and Senator'S, 70
your newspaper. Declare your
self. Speak up.
Work today for peace. that your
children may live tomorrow.
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Parpaars sy IHIHla LavIlrIslns sssnsIll
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ATTLEE'S GOVERNMENT
WEAK WORLD POWER
By PAUL MALLON

WASHINGTON. - The limehouse
slums representative in parliament
rules Britain and the Empire.
Its man, Clement Attlee, won con-
troll on a platform against free en-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-08-24

Her foreign trade, which furnished
the only economic reason for her
sayor1d yNoci%i0n haQ
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-14
MANY PASSENGERS
 ARRIVE IN PORT ON
 N0RTHB0UND BOAT

A northbound steamer, arriving in port early this morning, dis charged the following passengers here:
 Lillian Carl, Stephen o. Casler, Mrs. Elsie M Curry, Norma Grupe, Charles J. Johnson. Oswald E. Neuman, Lowell M Puckett, John A. Sobieraj, Virginia B. Sullivan, Leonard " Dudacek.
 Einar w. Jackson. Henry Loren zen, L, M. Mcconnell, Neil C. Myers, c. 0. Taylor, Grace Taylor, George B. Pushney, Levi Tillotson, Margaret Tillotson, w. L. Turner, Arthur s. Vienola, Axel c. Carlson.
 Leaving on the boat were the following:
 Mrs. Bertha Asbach, William As bach. Mrs. M. Metcalfe, Ella De Roux, Carmen Waldal, Alex Pet rolf, K. J. Maloney, John Heueisen, E. R. Levin, A. M Maggard, Lillian Gardiner, Wilbur Wester, R. G. Cook, Earl Munch, Lulu B. Ed munds, Morgan Edmunds.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-14
FDR CHOOSES
 DELEGATEST0 WORLD MEET
CordeII Hull Named Senior Advisor 10 Amer
 iCdn Group

WASHINGTON, Feb. IA = Con- gress found itself in a position to exercise an early. possibly a de- cisive voice. about American par ticipation in the projected World Security Organization
 Four legislators were designated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as members of a delegation of eight to attend the San Francisco United Nations conference. They are Senator Connally, chairman; Senator Vandenberg, of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; Sol Bloom, chairman; and Representa- tive Eaton, House Foreign Affairs Committee.
 All four have worked closely with former Secretary of State Cordell Hull on preliminary plans for in- ternational peace in cooperation with him. Hull was named by the President as a member and also as senior adviser to the American delegation.
 Other members are It. Comdr. Harold Stassen. former Republican Governor of Minnesota, and Dean Virginia Gildersleeye of Bardard College. Secretary of State Edward Stettinius heads the group.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-14

the shooting as Axson entered ms home, which was followed almost immediately by a shot from within the cabin.
 Investigation which followed showed Axson had attempted to end his life with the same 32-30 he had used to shoot Cavanaugh. His own wound was along the head just back of the jaw and in front of the ear.
 Rake police immediately started for Petersburg with Cavanaugh and Axson. Cavanaugh died on the way, atout o'clock in the after noon.
 Axson is now in the Petersburg hospital under care of Dr. Benson. Extend of his wound is undetermin- ed. U. S. Deputy Marshal Christi enson is in charge.
 Inquest and arra;Snment is today. Axson is said to have been demented for sometime and had not been out side of his cabin for days until Cav anaugh was passing. He then came out and shot him in the chest. and standing over his victim, waved his rifle until the police approached.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-14
ATFL DELEGATES
 ASK PASSAGE OF
 HOUSE BILL NO. 8
Adoption of Safety Codes and Teeth in Health
 Act Urged

Alaska Territorial Federation of Labor delegates, in a brief meeting this forenoon, adopted additional resolutions to be incorporated in memorials addressed to the current Territorial Legislature.
 Increased openings for resident Alaskans were sougth in one resolu- tion that urged the employment of residents of the Territory wherever possible in Federal and Territorial offices.
 Adoption by the Territory of the national building safety code, with special safety codes for electric wir- ing and plumbing, was urged in another resolution; while it was voted to memorialize the Legislature for passage of House Bill No. g., which provides for direct election of National Committeeman and Committewomen and Delegates and Alternates to national political par ty conventions.
 Another memorial urged would seek action from the Legislature to put teeth into health and sanitation laws, create a Department of Health for the Territory and set up fund to pay for frequent health examina- tions of employees and inspection of establishments coming under the sanitation code.
 Communications were read from President William Green of the American Federation of Labor and from Michael J. Haas, Special Agent for the U. s. Department of Labor. Both officials wished success to the Alaska convention.
 The delegates went into session at 10 o'clock this morning at the I. O. O. F. Hall, here, and by 45 minutes later had completed their routine business. The remainder of the forenoon was devoted to committee work.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-14
Give an Alaskan Room-He'II Get Along

Ponce de Leon, whom our history books relate long sought the foun- tain of youth, would certainly have jerked in his goatee in delight yes- terday in the House of Representa- tiveS.
 In amending memorial to Con- gress asking for development of salmon streams in Alaska, the House contented itself with a sec tion which gives rise to ambiguous content when the definitive word salmon" is found lacking in an argument on reasons for increasing Alaska spawning areas.
 The section reads An increase of population within the Territory of Alaska would be encouraged by additional spawning areas :"
 We Alaskans need living space.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-14
TH|RTY-0NE MORE
 NIP SHIPS SUNK
 BY U.,5. SUBS
TofaI of All Types Is Now One Thousand
 Twenty

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14.-U. s. submarines, operating in Far East ern waters, sunk 31 more enemy vessels, including converted light cruiser, converted gunboat, and an escort vessel.
 This haul of Japanese shipping was one of the largest ever reported. The single communique presumably covering severa! months of figures, boosted to 1,020 the total of Japan ese vessels of all types that have fallen prey to American sub marines
 Among those claimed today were IA medium cargo vessels, a small transport, seven small cargo ves- seis, two medium tankers, a small cargo transport, a medium cargo transport, a large cargo transport and a small tanker.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-14

AAF equipment. They are used for packing up aircraft large as the CAY and C-54 on soft ground and raising crashed planes
 Equally ingenious, though not yet time- tested, is the so-calied sky hook" This clever device, recently created by the personnel equip ment laboratory, not only re- sembles a maple seed pod, it falls through the air much like a leaf The nook" consists of pod and a flat stem, or wing, or blade if you prefer. Its bulbous plastic container carries approximately 65 pounds of mecidines, food or other emergency supplies.
 Waging air war involves far more troublesome problems than merely building planes and guns. If an airman parachutes down into the Pacific, he does so in the knowledge that his seat pack con tains a compact kit including one-man inflatable ru b Der boat, drinking water, emergency rations, signalling devices, fish hooks and medications, a miracle of equip ment developed by the equipment laboratory. His oxygen mask, by the same token, gives him abso- lute safety with minimum incon- venience and maximum comfort.
 Masks or airplanes-the problem is the same. Without one, the other cannot wage global war. But what about the future? Our ex- perimental engineers strive to keep five years ahead of current de- velopments.
 Only by conscientious, continu- ing research, by both industry and government. can we stay a jump ahead of the enemy. Investment in thinking and planning" in the field or aeronautics is the best possible safeguard against future aggressions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-02-14
NEW POSTAL NOTES
 NOT FOR ALASKANS

Postal Notes asd Postal Note Stamps, previously arncunces as a new medium for money exchange in small amounts, to supplement the Postal Money Order service, are not to be sold or cashed in Alaska, ac- cording to announcement today by Mrs. Martin. Lavenik, Acting Post master here.
 The notes, which are sold in even- dollar valuations up to $l0 maxi mum, with stamps attached for in termediate amounts, are to be issued and pa.1 only within the Continen- tai United States; Alaska. Hawaii and outlying possessions are exclud- ed.
 Since the term of the notes is limited to two months, it is thought that they would he of very little service here or at other distant points from the United States prop