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Evening star., 1945-08-28
BY ROBERT BRUSKIN.

American soldiers landing in Japan
face the rabid hatred of a super.
nationalistic Ku Klux Klan-the
Black Dragon Society which has
urged and spearheaded all Japanes:
aggression since the beginning oi
the century.
Experts in assassination, espionage
and fifth column activity at home
and in a score of lands, the Black
Dragon Society is a civilian organ
ization without official recognition
Only few of its 10000 members
are known. Yet so powerful has
been its influence that American
officials believe it will become an
underground rallying point for
fanatics who refuse to accept sur
render, the first in Japan's excep-
tionally successful history of war
making.
Expected to Ignore Plea.
Washington sources believe 1t un-
likely the society will adhere to the
Emperor's plea for acceptance OF
the occupation Assassination prob
ably faces any Japanese official who
co-operates with the Americans, for
the society's history is stepped in
political thruggery against liberal
statesmen. Resistance may not be
apparent Immediately, but it prob
ably will be organized for the time
when Japan can openly attempt to
restore its way of life" The Army,
Navy and Office of Strategic Serv-
ices undoubtedly will make it a
priority order of business to exterm-
mate the society's influence, as they
did in Germany with the SIS.
Observers say the task will be
difficult. The Society's sinister ma
chinations have permeated every
facet of japanese life. Seeking
anonymity, the society has organ
lied hundreds of other groups to
exert pressure against Japan's lead
ers and to collect economic, political
and strategic information concern
ing countries marked for future
aggression. These must be dug out
from behind the Jap's toothy grin
before any assurance can be had of
Japan's permanent peacefulness.
Like the Ku Klux Klan, the Black
Dragon Society obtained power by
controlling and winning to its ex-
pansionist policies government off,
cials, particularly in the Army and
diplomatic service. 1t shared a large
segment of public opinion through
its subsidiary societies. And when
it's influence failed to curb the activ-
tiles of Japan's liberal statesmen,
the society's strong-arm groups re-
sorted to assassination, with little
risk of punishment.
Organized Youths.
Organization for clandestine re-
sistance may be in the innocuous
sounding groups spawned by the
Black Dragon Society. 1t may take
on the aspects of such groups as the
Federation for the Masses for Ma
tional Might, organized in 1927 for
the ostensible purpose of suppress
ing usury, protecting prostitution
and studying Russia" This group
became one of the spearheads of
espionage and fifth columns which
led to the conquest of Manchuria.
Or it might be similar to the
North Star Club, organized in 1885
to bring together young men for
the study of government reform.
Its actual purpose was to group
Evening star., 1945-08-28

within miles offshore, in
Bay. Four battleships and
more than a score of aircraft car
riers were among the warships
cruising farther out.
While preparations for the initial
landings were still going on the jap
anese began worrying about future
ones, seeking information from Gen.
Macarthur on airfield facilities
which would be needed in the
"Tateyama area" when the 9th
Army lands to begin occupation of
the Tokyo Yokohama regions.
Gen. Macarthur sent his personal
representative, Col. Charles T.
Tench of Alexandria, Va, to Atsugi
in one of the first transports to
land there to supervise preparations
for his coming.
At the AtSugi airfield. to facilitate
Evening star., 1945-08-28

where orangeade was served by sour
rying Japanese orderlies.
Organized Like Party.
when we first landed" Comdr.
Thorburn said, "the Japs had little
truck with a sign on it, follow me,
but we went in the other direction
toward our own people. That truck
just headed for the Japs.
"Those Japs certainly had every
thing organized just like a lawn
party. 1t. Gen. Eizo Arisuye of the
Jap Army general staff was the
liaison committee chairman and
the vice chairman was 1t. Gen.
Seiyichi Kemata.
"We were given a mimeographed
sheet which listed those serving on
the committee. Among its func-
tions was one titled, Reception gen.
eral affairs and matters concerning
Atsugi Airfield and other informa-
ton in general
There also was a press relations
officer. Toshiro Shimanouchi, who
was repeatedly graduated from Oc-
cidental College, Los Angeles, and
Stanford University.
Interned Russian Arrives.
"While we were there a Russian
who had been interned arrived at
the field in full uniform. He was
Commodore Anatolyi Rodionov, ma
val attache. With him was K. Sam
oiloff, representative of Tass Soviet
news agency.
"We were taken on tour of facil-
tiles and the Jap general was apolo-
getic because the plumbing would
not work in one of the buildings"
Zone Of the Jap officers seemed
concerned about the social status
after occupation" Comdr. Mcdowell
interpoSed, He asked me If I
though that Americans and JAMS
would be allowed to intermingle and
we got to know each other after
occupation"
Tables Spread With Linen.
American officers discussed busi-
ness under pavilion tents, in easy
chairs. on tables spread with white
linen. The Americans were sur
prised at the peculiar party recep-
ton" atmosphere which the jap
anese tried unsuccessfully to create.
The Japanese general saluted the
Evening star., 1945-08-28

--AP W1rephOtO.
the flow of planes due to arrive and
take off at minute intervals, four
radio control tower operators and
two officers of the 68th Army Air
ways communications system took
in two jeeps, especially mounted
with portable radio receivers and
transmitters.
The 354 heavily loaded troop
transports, making flights of almost
1000 miles from Okinawa to the
outskirts of Tokyo, will have little
gasoline to spare in circling over
Atsugi in traffic pattern waiting
to be given the green landing light.
Pilots will receive their instructions
from the jeep-mounted control
towers. will taxi of the runways
and make room for the next planes.
While Admiral Badgers force was
moving from Sagami into Tokyo
Bay, two japanese Submarines were
sighted being taken into Sagami by
Evening star., 1945-08-28
Bulgaria Told U. S.
Accept Agent
By the Associated Press,

Ey the ASSociated Press. ~
SOFIA, Aug. 28.-Maynard b.
Barnes, American State Depart
ment political representative in
Bulgaria, notified the Sofia govern
ment yesterday that the United
States is ready to accept a Bull
garian representative in Washing
ton.
It was noted In Washington that
sending such representative does
not automatically mean diplomatic
recognition Of Bulgaria by the
United States. The representative
would be in the technical status of
. political agent.
Evening star., 1945-08-28
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The Nome nugget., 1945-05-30
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ances already had taken a toll of one hundred killed and two to three hundred wounded. Neither France nor the two Levantine governments showed any inclina- tion to compromise. French For eign Ministry circles in Paris were quoted as saying they did not well come any outside mediation.
 The Paris radio emphasized that France intends to insure guar anteeing her strategic interests" including the use of certain air bases and sea bases on the route to the Far East. The broadcast aded that France also wishes to guarantee her economic interests, including the right to share in the Mosul oil.
 Syrian and Lebanese ministers in London countered with a state ment declaring now France is presenting demands never men, toned before and answer that the Syrian and Lebanese peoples and governments will never accept such demands"
The Nome nugget., 1945-05-30
Chamber Holds Lively Meeting

Continued from Page One) bank; or federal insured loans loans from banks.
 M. J. Walsh, Second Division Representative, explained the Low-Cost Housing project which had been presented to the City of Nome, and which is now avail able if the city takes action in the matter.
 It was moved that a telegram be sent to Mayor Edward Seiden- verg, who is now in Seattle, to urge him to use every effort to induce early action in the Low Cost Housing project for Nome.
 It was also moved that the tel egram be presented to the mem- bers of the City Council for their approval.
 The Chamber extensively dis cussed roads, the Railroad and transportation needs of the Nome, Teller, Kougarok and Council areas.
 | It was suggested that previous plans for the Division be revised to suit presen needs. The next meeting was set for Tuesday of next week at 500 pm. in the courtroom of the Federal building.
The Nome nugget., 1945-05-30
PAGE FOUR
Syrian Dispute;
 Armed Impasse
Continued from Page One)

Nontlnueu rom Page One) action against the offices of the French legation and "all French military positions in Damascus" last night and added French mil itary authorities therefore have taken all the necessary measures" of safety.
 The fighting which started in Aleppo in the extreme north spread southward through Hama and Hons, and is reported to have reached Derea sixty miles south of Damascus near the Trans Jor- dan frontier, where the natives are said to have attacked the French garrison,
 A barracks train was reported derailed between Damdanieh and Kawakeb. Three persons were killed and fourteen injured.
 The Syrian acting premier Bey announced yesterday the disturb
The Nome nugget., 1945-05-30
Rep. Clare Luce Says Russia Will Fight Japanese

NEW YORK, May 30-R- Representative Clare Boothe Luce says Russia with her "fresh, un- tried and powerful army in Asia and because it is to Soviet Rus sia's own national interests to get into the Pacific war will be cer-
The Nome nugget., 1945-05-30

tain to use that Army against the Japs before he final kill"
 The Congresswoman added in a broadcast last night that since Germany's war machine and in- dustrial strength had been de- stroyed, Russia's stands as the strongest military and industrial power in Europe. When the Japs are at last beaten and their army destroyed, their factories pulver- ized, Russia will emerge as the
 (Continued on Page Eight
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MONDAY GAMES
American League

Chicago 8, Boston 6. Cleveland at Philadelphia, Detroit at Wash ington, St. Louis at New York all postponed on account of rain.
 National League
 Completion of yesterdays game, New York 5, Pittsburgh II. Regu- lar game postponed. Brooklyn 3, Chicago 5. Boston 1, Cincinnati 2. Philadelphia at St. Louis post poned.
The Nome nugget., 1945-05-30
Pacific Coast League

Oakland l, San Francisco 5. Sacramento 2, San Diego 3. Port land 4, Seattle 3. Los Angeles Hollywood game postponed.
The Nome nugget., 1945-05-30
TUESDAY GAMES American League

Philadelphia 2, Cleveland |. Boston 6, Chicago 4. New York II, St Louis 0. Only games scheduled.
 National League Brooklyn 10, Chicago 3. Pitts burgh 8. Philadelphia l, St. Louis &.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-18
SOME COMMUNISM AM0hG ARMY MEN
 !S CHARGE MADE

WASHINGTON, July IS. A House Military Subcommittee made public today testimony of it's chief counsel listing Is commissioned and enlisted Army personnel whose backgrounds reflect Communism in some form"
 The testimony was presented be- hind closed doors by H. Ralph Bar ton to subcommittee appointed recently to investigate reports that Army commissions were being given to persons with Communist con- nections. The subcommittee, head ed by Representative Thomson (D-Tex), made no comment on the testimony.
 T have found certain persons who hold commissions and also some enlisted personnel iii the Army whose background reflect Communism in some form" Bur ton testified.
 He then listed and identified officers and enlisted men. They included:
 Sgt. Samuel DGG,liell Hammett, TIA, Heaqquarters Alaskan Depart ment, editor of camp newspaper The Adakian"; Chairman of committee of election rights (ehief purpose of this committee was the defense of the interests of the Communist Party.)"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-18
W00DLEY 70
 ( U I FA R E 5 ON SATURDAY

Charles Whyts. District Mana
 ter of Woodley Airways, today an- hcunced reduction of rates in air Gravel which will become effective July 2l.
 "A Whyte said the reductions were .Eredicted last month when the com spany announced an expansion of it's
 ssrvice from Juneau to Westward Alaska. The District Manager fur ther stated that it will be the policy .ct his company to put into effect lower rates for air travel in Alaska as conditions permit.
 Woodley Airways fare between
 Juneau and Anchorage after Satur- day will be $70, a reduction of SIP.
 A total of $20 is cut from the fare
 from Juneau to Naknek. This company was recently certi- sf1d by the Civil Aeronautics Board to render service from Anchorage to Kc diak, one of several routes now Awaiting decision of the Board in Washington.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-18
DISTINGUISHED l FLYING GROSS l FOR STRAGIER


 FROM AN AIR BASE IN INDIA 1.-The Distinguished Flying Cross has been awarded to MiSgt. George J. Stragier of Douglas, Alaska, a haison pilot with the Second Air Commando Group, a unit of the Army Air Forces in the India-Bur- nah theatre.
 M1sgt. Stragier, who was attend Ing the University Of Washington at the time he entered the service, has been overseas seven months. He has received the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. His wife, Mrs Dorothy L. Stragier, lives in Doug las, Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-18
MR., MRS. NovICK HERE

Mir. and Mrs Bill Novick, former owners of the Northern Bar and Cocktail Lounge at Seward, spent a few hours in Juneau today. They have just returned from an exten- sive tour of the United States, which took in both the west and east coasts, and are now returning to Seward to resume business there.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-18
MRS. PIELAGE HERE

Mrs. M. A. Pielage, of New York, arrived in Juneau today on a steamship for a week of business in regard to Territorial Depart ment of Public Welfare Work to which she is connected. She is a guest at the Baranof Hotel and will go on to Anchorage as soon as work is completed here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-18
Two Minesweepers
 Lost in Borne0 Area

WASHINGTON, July 18.-The Navy announced today the loss of two motor minesweelsrs in the Borneo area as a result of enemy action.
 The ships, the YMS 50 and the YMS 365, had a normal complement cf about 8 each.
 Thfe were none killed or missing the Navy said
 Less of the two craft raised to PA the total Naval vessels of all tyEes lost in the war.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-18
OLYMPIA WOMEN HERE

Mrs. Elizabeth Gibson with her niece, Miss Loreene Kegley and friend Miss Birdie Longaker, South ern Washington timber owners from Olympia, visited in Juneau sSfnr few hours today on their way westward.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-18
Crashing Plane
 Starts Big Fire

SAN FRANCISCO, July 18-A crashing Navy plane last night start ed a grass and brush fire on the eastern slope of Mount Diablo south cf Antioch A half dozen con- munities have sent fire fighters and equipment to battle the blaze last reported out of control.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-18
MIR, MRS. FACKLER HERE

MT. and Mrs. w. c. Fackler and two children spent a few hours in Juneau today. They are travelling westward from Minneapolis, where MT. Fackler is an executive for the Munsing Wear Corporation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-18
E0WLIE HELD BY
 NEW YORK COURT
 FOR ExTRADITI0N
Charged Here win Two Offenses Against Terri
 IoridI Statutes

NEW YORK, July IS. - U. s. 1 Commissioner Garrett w. Cotter yesterday postponed until July 24 removal proceedings under which l Alexander s. Fowlie, 50, is being held in $500 bail to face polygamy and perjury charges in Juneau, Alaska.
 Assistant U. S.. Attorney Gerald V. clark requested the postpone mont. Clark said Fowlie was charged with violation of the Alaska Territorial laws rather than violation of Federal statutes and that it probably would be necessary i to dismiss the Federal complaint and have Fowlie rearrested by a U. s. Marshal now enroute here from Alaska.
 Assistant U. s. Attorney Robert L. Tollefson stated here today that Alexander s. Fowlie has been charged under the laws of the Ter ritory of Alaska with one count of polyeamy, based on his marriage here in June to Acquina M. Barn. hill while allegedly still wed to a previous spouse, the mother of his three children.
 A second charge of perjury on one count has also been entered against Fowlie here on the Terri torial Law, arising from his swear ing under oath on application for marriage license that his previous marriage had been dissolved by the death of his spouse. The polygamy charge was filed here on June 19 and the perjury count on June 20.
 Extradition proceedings, which rather than the removal procedure are required for Territorial of lenses, were immediately com- menced and on June B the extra dition request to the Governor of New York State was signed here by Gov Ernest Gruening, appoint ing U. s. Marshal William T. Ma honey, or one of his deputies, as serving officer.
 Fowlie was charged in New York under the Federal statutes and is being held there under bond until the extradition procedure will have been completed with the arrival there Of an Alaskan Deputy Mar shal to take Fowlie in custody on the complaints filed here. He will then be returned to Juneau for a preliminary hearing, which, it is anticipated, will result in his being bound over to the Grand Jury, MT. ToHefson stated.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-18
MFR, MRS. MALLOY RETURN

MT. and Mrs. Mike Malloy, resi- dants of Seward for Is years, stop ped over in Juneau on their re- turn home from the South where MT. Malloy has been receiving med ical attention.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-18
ELWOOD MCLEAN IS
 ; GRANDFATHER; BOY BORN \ TO SONS WIFE, SEATTLE

<, Efwocd McClain, of the First Na-
 4ional Bank. received word today
 that a baby boy was born yester-
 day in Seattle to Mrs. Robert E. ! sMcClain, wife of his son. The -fathef is in the Armed Services And is now overseas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-18
ON SWAGWAY TRIP l.

] It. Gg) Edward L. Nugent, Cap fain of the Port here, is away hofn his headquarters here today on an official trip to Skagway. He .gill inspect Coast Guard light stations in Lynn Canal, enroute.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-18
MIR, MRS. PENDLETON PASS
 THROUGH TO WESTWARD

MT. and Mrs Steve Pendleton passed through Juneau today on vacation trip to Anchorage. They came from Seattle, where MT. Pendleton owns the Lodge Cab Company.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-18
MAGNIN BUYER FIBRE

Mrs. Rose Grant, buyer Tor | Magnin's in Seattle stopped in Ju- neau for a short time today on her way to Seward and Anchorage to visit relatives.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-18
THELMA OSBORNE HERE

Thelma Osborne, of Sitka, is a guest at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-18
PRANK BIRCH IS TO TALK ] AT c. C. MEET TOMORROW

< The Chamber of Commerce at sheir regular weekly luncheon meet
 Sng tomorrow noon will be address -td by Frank V. Birch, who is a Past International President of the Jlions Club, it was announced to- saay.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-18
MIR, MRS. SHEPARD HERE

MT. and Mrs R. B. Shepard, of Yakima, are guests at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-18
MRS. SMITH IN TOWN

Mrs. Francis Smith, of Chicago, has arrived in Juneau and is a guest at the Hotel Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-18
ROSE KING IN TOWN

Rose Olive King, of Winton, California, is a guest at the Bar anof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-18

N. E. Wentz, of Spokane, is a guest at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-18
MRS. DOUGLAS HERE

Mrs. Harry Douglas, of Hoonah, is a guest at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-07-18
LAyIELE IN TOWN

John Laviele, of Whitehorse, l! a guest at the Baranof oHtel.
Evening star., 1945-12-23

If Philadelphia becomes the
capital of the UNO, Washing
ton may be in for a little COM
petition Of the official variety. At
least that is probably what Phila-
delphians think, because it looks
as if the peaceful background of
the Quaker City may be the beck
oning finger that will lead the
turbulent world organization to
the cradle of liberty. OF course,
Washingtonians think that a
whole new corps of world diplo-
mats stationed within committing
distance of the social center of
(See BETTY BEALE, Page B-14)
Evening star., 1945-12-23
Ynletide Dance,
For SHbdebs =.

Six old Washington families got
together last night to give their SUBJ
debu.ante daughters small Christ
mas dance at the Sulgrave Club
The six young girls were Miss Janet
Trowbridge, Miss Patricia South
gate, Miss Sophie Finkenstaedt, Miss
Carol Bradley, Miss Beatrice Blai,
and Miss Louise Houghteling, and
their respective parents are: 1t. Col
and Mrs. Sherman TroWbridge, Mr.
and Mrs. Richard Southgate, MIR
and Mrs. Edward r. Finkenstaedt
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Bradley, DR.
and Mrs. Montgomery Blair, jr,, and
Mr.. and Mrs. James l.. Houghteling
The girls invited to the party in
cluded only those who are juniors
and seniors at preparatory schools
while the stag line included seniors
at prep school, college boys home
for the holidays and soldiers back on
furlough. There were two dinners
for the honorees before the dance
Miss Ann Thoron, daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. Benjamin w. Thoron, and
Miss Linda Howe, daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. George L. Howe, entertain
ed for the three seniors, the Misses
Trowbridge, Southgate and Finken-
staedt. The other dinner, given by
DR.. and Mrs. Blair for the three
Junior hostesses, was also birthday
party for their daughter Beatrice
The mothers took turns standing
two at time, with the young host
esses at the entrance to the ball
room, which was decorated with
poinsettias and white chrysanthe-
NUNS. Two enormous lighted
Christmas trees were placed at
either side of the ballroom entrance.
Evening star., 1945-12-23

Embassy row will start the new
year with a number of new and
attractive personalities as the staffs,
augmented considerably during the
war. Those who have done faithful
service here are promoted and sent
to other posts or those who re-
manned at home in the European
occupied countries are sent here
giving them relief from the stress
and strain of the past unhappy
years.
The Venezuelan Embassy, which
for some time has been without its
Ambassador, DR.. Diogenes Esca-
lante, who is recovering from an
illness in New York, has two new
members. The new Naval Attache,
1t. Comdr. Carlos Larrazabal has
arrived to succeed 1t. Comdr. Aris-
tides Rojas, who, with his family
will return to Venezuela shortly
Comdr. Larrazabal is assuming his
first diplomatic post, having had
service only in the Navy. He will
be Joined later in the season by
Sonora de Larrazabal. Comdr
Larrazabel was accompanied here
by the newly appointed Assistant
Naval Attache, Ensign Jose Manuel
Basso, young and attractive
bachelor who speaks English flu
emily and knows American ways,
having taken special training
courses in this country as we'll as
aboard United States cruiser.
DR.. Don Luis Ginez Ruiz, Coun.
selor of the Embassy, expects to
leave within a few days, or at least
Immediately after the first of the
year, for London. He will serve as
counselor of the Venezuelan dele
cation to the United Nations Coun-
Gil and plans to be back at his post