The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, March 12, 1940, Page 1

VOL. THE DAILY ALA “ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME” SK A E MPIRE LV., NO.. 8359. JUNEAU, ALASKA, TUESDAY, MARCH 12 , 1940. PRICE TEN CENTS iipuri Re RUSSIANS TAKE OVER TWOAREAS Invaders AEorMaking Ad-| vance on Weslern | Shore of Bay 1 LAKE LADOGA ISLAND SAID T0 BE OCCUPIED Aviation Action Downs Eight Finnish Airplanes | Is Claim Made MOSCOW, March 12—The R\IS—‘ Military headquarters at Len- | worad reports that Viipuri is now‘ rounded and the Red Army forc- are now occuping eastern and | northern parts of the city. The 01‘-‘ ficial report also says the Soviets| \re advancing on the western shore | Viipuri Bay. | The military report says the So-| viet troops have oceupied the island | of Varjesaari in Viipuri Bay and the | town of Nisalhati on the western shore of the bay. The island of Vupratsu has also | beenoccupie .d in Lake Lagoga. aviation has acted against| groups and military objec- and also brought down eigh(‘i inish airplanes. sian es of 1y ICKES SAYS FDR HASNT | DECIDED YET Declares Pm—s?c!ent Is Still Mulling Over ldea of Third Term : CHEYENNE, Wyoming, March 12. Secretary of the Interior Harold L Tckes told reporters today that Pres- | ident Roosevelt has not yet decided | whether he would seek a third term or not. | Ickes, bound for San Franicsgco, | said: “You've got to meet these problems when the time comes.” The Interior Secretary has long advocated a third term. It is reported the purpose of Sec- retary Ickes on the California trip is to bring about peace in the war- ring third term factions of Cali- fornia Democrats. NEW LABORATORY EQUIPMENT SENT 10 THREE CENTERS| A shipment 0( new “dark field” | equipment for use in three new | diagnostic centers at Seward, An-| chorage and Fairbanks went to the | Westward today from the Dlvmon‘ of Laboratories of the Tcrmonal‘ Department of Health. | The equipment consists of at-| tachments for microscopes and is‘ used in venereal disease examina-| Lions. } The newly-established centersare cperated by the new Provndence\ Hospital in Anchorage, Deputy Com- | missioner of Health Dr. F. B. Gn-‘ lespie at Fairbanks and Heal!h‘ Cfficer Lowell E. Williams of Sew- ard. | several hours, | The military authorities have made | ™ GAS SNUFFS OUT PLANE FIRE_with a great roar a blast of carbon dioxide gas shoots out toward a flaming airplane motor, in a demonstration staged for the Bureau of Standards in Washington, D. C., to show a new C.A.A. device for combating the fire menace in aviation, The gas extinguished the blaze in a 900-horsepower engine within five seconds. That Republuan Program Commitiee Report Is Very Similar fo 1 Ofthe De Iwo(anadm; Army Fliers Land in Sfafes Will Be Released, Allowed to Return—Customs Makes Report WAHINGTON, March ernment officials decided 12—Gov- today to who made a forced landing with a military plane last Saturday at Al- exandria Bay, New York State Both will be permitted to return to Canada. The Canadian fliers told Customs officials they lost their bearings and were forced- to ldntl GUN FIRING ATPARIS IS uufxmmm‘ Military Authorities Make No Announcement About Incident PARIS, March 12—The heavy| gun firing heard in the city early last evening, and continuing for is still unexplained. 936 Platform mocraticParly PRESTON By GROVER WASHINGTON, March 12. — Ex- cept in tone of voice, there is so much similarity between Glenn Prank’s Republican program com- mittee report and the Democratic platform of 1936, as enlarged upon since, that the likenesses are at least as striking as the differecnes. Compare the core of the two documents: Foreign Policy Republican — “Serupulous trality.” Democratic—“True neu- | trality.” Republican—Defense of ficient military force to resist ag- ?Lln hemisph: Democratic—Suf- | ficinet military force to resist ag- neu- |release two Canadian army aviators | ous - emotions. ‘uu- ion. Both urge keeping out’ |of war by avoiding inciting. inci-| dents, commitments, or danger- | Agriculture | Both hunt increased markets | for agriculture at home and abroad. Both are for reciprocal trade nego- tiation, although the Republicans |would subject each agreement to congressional ratification. Secretary 'of State Hull says that would kill | the program. Both would keep down cess production By acreage con- {trol, and both would boost farm { returns by subsidies so long as nec- us.wr) Business Each lambasts the other spir- |itedly for mumbo-jumbo rela tionships with business. The Re- publlmn program would foster private enterprise by “protective rather than “restrictive” govern- | mental measures. The G.O.P. calls for a “socially protective frame- work of regulation.” The Demo- cratic platform says business is its jown worst restriction, and urges ending monopolistic restrictions on trade. Government Finance Republican—20 percent tion in Federal spending. | reduc- Bal- Another diagnostic center is m no annecuncement regarding the in-| anced budget by 1942. Democrul)" be set up soon at Ketchikan. i e TO JOIN HUSBAND Mrs. Frank McPherson arrived | cident, EXPLANATION GIVEN PARIS, March 12—A military statement issued tonight says a | platform—*“Reduce expénses,” and bring a balanced budzet “at earliest possible moment.” Taxes Republican—Cut high personal the | She’s The Best! Janice Logan | | | | | | | | | | ALLIES ARE READY, GIVE AID, FINLAND Says 60,000 Troops Prepared to Move TRANSPORTS ARE NOW ATEMBARKATION PORTS Movement Will Begin Im-| mediately Defending Nation Asks Help PARIS, Mx\lkll 12.—French mier Daladier told a Chamber of Deputies this noon that 60,000 French and Brit- ish troops, fully equipped, with transports ready at embarkation points, are prepared to go immedi- ately to Finland if that country publicly demands help in the pres- ent war with Russia. Pre- French Prén;ér Daladier cheering | after- | Tl Premier stated however, that | no ‘such appeal has been received up to late this afternoon, BRITISH ME; LONDON, March 12 nouncement is made in today that British troops are pre- pared to leave various ports, at a moment's notic for provided such a requ that nation’s Government, e e - ltaly Is to Stay Out of Present War READY —Official an- | ndon | That's What Mussolini Is Reported to Have Told Ribbentrop ROME, March 12.—German For- eign Minister von Ribbentrop has returned to Berlin after a 24-hour visit here, to make his report to Hitler as the result of talks with Premier Benito Mussolini. It is officially said here that von Ribbentrop was told Italy willstay | it is out of the war as long as ‘udvanwgeous for the nation to Annual Art Students League Ball, | in New York, voted Janice Logan, film actress, as the “best undressed woman of the year,” with Marlene i Dietrich and Dorothy ‘Lamour as runners-up. Qualifications were: draped magnetism, femininity, fig- ure . . . and something that could be explained only with an “Ah!” Pre5|den| Roosevelt Chief Executive Has Cold in Head and Remains Indoors WASHINGTON, March 12.—Pres- ident Roosevelt is suffering from on the Alaska teday to join her German reconnaissance plane drew|jn.ome surtax rates; abolish cer- @ head cold and remained. in the husband, mining engineer who will| Polaris-Taku shortly. fire from anti-aircraft 'nonading heard here. (Continued on Fage Five) batteries v White House for the d - tain business levies, make future se for the second suc assume the stuperintendency of the last night. This explains the can- = e Stays Home do so, SILVER SHIRTS LEADER PELLEY RECEIVES STAY Ordered Exiradited, But s Saved in Fear of Vio- lent Physical Abuse WASHINGTON, March 12—Wil- liam Dudley Pelley, Silver Shirt organization leader, was today or- dered extradited to North Caro- lina, but almost immediately he wor a stay under a habeas corpus writ Justice Letts, hearing defense counsel plead that “violent physica abuse” might be in store for Pelley | ordered arguments for March 20 | activities, Pelley was taken into custod when he appeared before the com- mittee investigating unAmerican arrested on a fugitiv warrant involving a five year old charge of violating the State Se- curities laws e Engraving on plates and woo cessive flay on advice of his phy- bezan in the middle of the 15th sician, century, Finland, | st comes from | | | | PEACE, WAR QUESTION STILL UNSETTLED BERLIN, March 12.—The DNB, German Official News Agency, announced tonight it has received an of- ficial statement frem Moscow stating the Russian-Fin- nish negotiations have ended in a peace treaty The DNB says the most important points are as follows: Immediate armistice. Acquisition of the Karelian Isthmus, including Vii- puri, to the Soviet Union. Granting a military base to Russia ¢n Finland's "dlll\n Peninsula at the mouth of the Gulf of Finland. Prefers Bronx to Palestine Kitty Sweigel (above), unpacks her trunk after a trip to Palestine to wed Aaron Berlinerblum, a bus operator. She changed her mind, she said, and returned to New York because he was jealous and because she preferred to live in the Bronx. Kitty met him when the family went to Palestine from Dresden, Germany, Two years ago they came | on to New York but she had promised she'd reurn to wed him QUESTIONS CONTAINED IN TAKING OF CENSUS | WASHINGTON, March Senate Commerce Committee ha: approved by a vote of 9 to 7 a reso- JUDGE'S ANGER 12.—The | ported Surrounded By Red Forces EXTRA POSITIVE ACTIONS - OBSCURED | iyt [Rumors Prevail Over Dis- cussions Between Fin- [ land and Russia |HELSINKI REPORTS INDICATE SECRECY Moscow Vag—ue as fo Jusi What Is Now Trans- piring on Terms Whether there is to be a cessation of hostilities between Russia and Finland and an honorable peace obtained, re- mains a mooted question, ac- cording to the Associated Press dispatches received by the Em- pire. The following are bulle- tins received early this after- noon regarding the various phases of the situation, direct statements and then denials: BULLETIN — HELSINKI, March 12.—A Finnish official said tonight that Parliament has taken no action far on the Russians pro but he indicated a sccret session may be held latcr lonight or to- morrow. There is a common opinion ameng informed observers that come nd of an honorable in the immediate off- BULLETIN—LONDON, March 12.—~The Exchange Telegraph, British News Agency, reports that a dispatch has been re- ceived in Stockholm staling that the Finnish delegation in Mos- cow has been authorized to sign peace terms, and “informed sources staic these will be . signed tomorrow, the terms to then be announced and hostili- ties would cease.” BULLETIN—LONDON, March | 12—A Reuters news agency dispatch reports that the Fin- ith radio stated at 5:45 o'clock afternoon that the rumors that a peace agreement has been made between Russia and Finland are absolutely unfound- ed. (By Asscciated Press) A fog of official secrecy blanket- |ing Moscow obscured the answe: |to Europe’s most urgent question peace or continued war between Russia and Finland. The Finnish delegates, this morn- ing, were apparently stiil closeted t the Kremlin, hearing Russia’ { erms for peace. lution suggesting that questions ¢ GEIS BESI OF regarding personal income be belted | Helsinki newspapers disagreed as from the censu | to whether the delegates were about HlM IN COURII Chairman Bailey said he did not |’ I¢tuiil hume or remain in Mos- |know whether the Census uxreaui“’:‘"f""d? gme}“ ! A ' i would do o, b e resolution will lland’s Scandinavian neighbors CallsKiller of German Con- youid do s, bt the resolifion Wil gre reported divided 50-50 between i |sible furiher action during today |optimism and pessimism, according sular Atfache in De- [sibic, further action during todey 1o news agency aavices. b D'n Bu anxious for prompt iuuun 'uucau_su‘ Copenhagen ~ reports said the cember Ui y m census taking starts April 1 Moscow negotiations between Rus- |* It is asserted that the income 5@ and Finland are still on, ap- NEW YORK, March 11.—Judge | questions may be / by officials parently meaning Russia’s demands Peter Brancato’s voice broke with | in search for new tax evasions aml"‘“‘"‘ stiffened. wnger today when he called Ernest | it is also charged the War Depart-| The British Foreign office reit- Kehler, 24, Canadian boxer, who|ment, has a mobilization plan ready | “rates that several communications v convicted of first degree man-|for use and that tje question on | ave been sent to the Pinnish Gov- laughter in the fatal bludgeoning | physical fitness of men is subject iment offering military assistance »f Dr. Walter Engelberg, German | to war use. '” requested. ¢ consular attache, December 5, a| — e >>e dirty bum.” The Judge declared, after con- rratulating the jury: s lucky mot having > a higher degree.” e en| Al Dancer Wore Was an Umbrelva been convicted ABSENTEE BALLOTS | NOW AVAILABLE AT CITY CLERK OFFICE Kehler may receive up to 20 | ears. | | Absentee ballots are now ready -~ | PHILADELPHIA, March 12—A| he Citv Hall for any person In 13 states—iiorida, Georgia, “Chamberlain dance” was described | who wishes to vote in the muniei- daho, Indiana, Kentucky, Missis- by a state liquor board agent today | pal election of April 2 and whe iippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire,|in testimony a social club|will not be in Juneau at tha. Pennessee, North Carolina, South charged with presenting indecent|time Dakota, Texas and Vermont—the entrtainment No ‘one has yet filed for Mayor, vhole cost of general relief is| The only thing a girl dancer wore, | Councilmen or School Director, the borne by local governments, he said, was a raised umbrella lotfices on which votes will be cast.