The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, April 25, 1940, Page 1

& HE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE “ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME” VOL. LV., NO. 8397. JUNEAU, ALASKA, THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 1940. 'MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS PRICE TEN CENTS ALLIES ARE FORCED BACK BY GERMANS CIVIL WAR | PLANNED BY COMMUNISTS Testimony Is Given Before Dies Committee- Coast Involved WASHINGTON, April 25—Ezra Chase who said he has been a Communist Party organizer in Los | Angeles, Cal, told the Dies Com- | mittee today that the Party in- tended to plunge this country into | a civil war by callng a general | strike on basic industries. | Chase identified wnat he said | were the minutes of the Los An- | geles County Communist Party con- | vention held in March, 1937, which showed the convention adopted res- olutions directing that units be| formed, especially in CIO organi- | zations. | Chase declared it was aimed to get the entire Los Angeles labor- ing population behind a trade un- ion movement and with the Com- munists in control, it would be | possible to call a general strike. | e } To Suppress Communism In Britain Government Is Reported to Be Planning fo Take Drastic Action LONDON, April 25.—The Daily Herald, official newspaper of the British . Labor Party, today says the British Government is seriously | considering taking steps to sl,ump‘ out and suppress the British Com-~ munist Party. ACTION CONSIDERED LONDON, April 25.—Minister of | Home Security Sir John Anderson, | announced officially today the Brit-| ish Government is considering strict | measures against subversive ele- ments including the Communist| Party. AIR FORCES OF GERMANS MAKE RAIDS One British Craff Sunk, An- other Fired, Two Are Bombed BERLIN, April 25.—The Nazi Air Force, resuming large scale raids on British naval units in Norway, today sank a British minesweeper, set one destroyer afire and hit two transports with heavy bombs. DNB reported that concentra- tions “of the remaining units of the Norwegian main army” raided the Dombas area southeast of Trondheim but were routed by planes in diving attacks. Five Norwegian pursuit planes from the central Norway base have been destroyed. Baseball Today The following are scores of games played this afternoon in the two Major Leagues: National League Boston 1: New York 9. Brooklyn 3; Philadelphia 1. Cincinnati 2; Chicago 4. American League Chicago 1; Cleveland 3, . Philadelphia 6; Washington 7. Boston—NewYork games postpon- ed on account of rain. — o — £ The Molly Maguires was th name of a secret society in Ireland in 1843. REST F . This map, based on official Bri Scandinavan developments. 3 and German reports, highlights British reported: A—Landing troops at several ponts in Norway (Stockholm said British were reported to have landed in Bergen. C sunk in the Skaggerak. ish blockade at Narvik. anger, Trondheim, Kri: Bergen. sunk in the Skaggerak. arvik). B—Firing of a 2. US. INVESTMENTIN n air raid on Stavanger. German transport in an air raid on D—Two German transports German reported: 1—An acknowledged Brit- Defenses strengthened at Bergen, Stav- nsand and two British planes downed at 3—Further successes in the Oslo area. 4—Two Allied subs SCANDINAVIAONLY A DROP IN OUR BUDGET BLACKOUT IN NORWAY Action Taken for Protection from British Bombers Is Claim STOCKHOLM, April 25. — The German-controlled radio in Nor- way broadcast an announcement today that Nazi Gov. Josef Terbo- ven has ordered a complete black- out of occupied territory to pro- tect it from British bombers. The radio said that the blackout is primarily for the purpose of protecting what is described as open territory, from British bomb- ing attacks. It was indicated that all cities held by the Nazis are well protected by German .guns. The broadcast assured the peo- ple of Norway that the appoint- men. of the Nazi Governor is only for vhe duration of the war, and that Germany has no intention of taking over Norway permanently. Alaska Postmasfers Confirmed, Senate WASHINGTON, April 25. — The Senate has confirmed the Presi- dent’s nomination of Otto H. Jul- per to be postmaster at Cordova, Alaska. The Senate has also confirmed Emil O. Bergman to be postmaster at Fort Yukon, and May V. Ken- ney to be postmaster at Palmer. \Miller Extradition To Alaslypproved OLYMPIA, Wash,, ‘April 25.—Gov. Clarence Martin has approved a By JACK STINNETT i WASHINGTON, April 25. — The | Navy building press room is one of the busiest spots in the capital these days and not because of the news that flows out of there—but because of the news that flows in. There'’s a news ticker machine ‘Lhere and, from starting time to | curfew, eager watchers follow its hammering type fingers, to learn of the latest developments in the Allied-Nazi naval battles in the | North Sea. The reason: There has been no such opportunity for students of naval maneuvers to Kibitz since the World War. Oddly enough, the white collar employees — civilian clerks—are just as thick around | the news barrel as the navy men | —and discuss the battle problems with just as much outward author- ity. The Thomas Jefferson memorial is in trouble again. The Memorial Commision, looking over a hundred designs for the statue of Jeffer- son, turned up their noses at all of them, but finally said thie model submitted by Lee Lawrle, New York sculptor, which “on glance is disappointing because of the inadequacy of the likeness and of the detailed forms im the legs |and hands, and the extreme ema- ciation of the figure”—gndoubted- ly would be all right when thesc points were developed. With this doubtful enthusiasm, although they said complimen- tary things about the possibilities of Mr. Lawrie’s completed statue when it is set up in the Memorial in the Tidal Basin, the commis- sion recommended Mr. Lawrie’s design, awarded funds for an ad- ditional “revised sketch model.” From its inception the Jef- ferson Memorial has been bumping into difficulties. The original proposal to place it in the Tidal Basin, which is flanked by the Lincoln Memo- rial and the Washington monu- ment, brought a storm of pro- test, with claims that it would spoil the beauty of the basin and destroy the famous cherry trees. The White House was picketed first | 198 LIVES LOST, DANCE HALL BLAZE Bodies of h@ of Victims Unidentified-Pre- pare for Burial NATCHEZ, Miss., April 25.—State and local officials speeded prepar- ations today for burial of 198 negroes who perished in a dance hall fire last Tuesday night. Most of the bodies are still un- identified Police Chief Serfo said five ne- groes have been arrested who are suspected of setting fire to the dance hall although Sheriff Jen- kins said first investigation indi- cated the fire started accidentally. There was only one exit to the dance hall and the bodies were piled up there like cordwood. .- HOUSE OVERRIDES PRESIDENT'S VETO OF BENEFIT BILL Over Seven Million Dollars Be Granfed fo 15,000 Officers and Men WASHINGTON, April 25. — The House has voted to overrride Presi- dent Roosevelt’s veto of the bill granting an estimated seven million dollars fo some 15,000 officers and | men who were held in the Philippine Island service after the Spanish- | American War. Acting speaker Rayburn announc- ed the roll call as 274 for overrrid- ing the veto and 92 against. A two thirds majority of those vot- ing is required. The President, in disapproving of the measure by his veto, said it was similar to two others he previously vetoed and the measure would con- | stitute inadvisable ‘“gratuity” since those affected have already received just compensation. The measure was sponsored by Representative Martin F. Smith of Washington and provided travel pay | also allowance for subsistence to its beneficiaries. D D PAA FORCE HERE TODAY Plane from Inferior Ar- rives This Affernoon with Employees Preparations for the new Pacific Alaska Airways service between Ju- neau and Seattle are progressing rapidly today with five PAA employ- ees and four relatives of employees arriving from Fairbanks in Juneau on their way to Seattle to make ar- rangements for the new flight run. | Pilots Al Monsen and H. Jocelyn | landed a PAA Electra in Juneau this afternoon. Passengers were Gene | Meyring, pilot between Juneau and Fairbanks; Joan Meyring, Mrs. R. J. Gleason, and two childrei, wife and children of the Division Com- munications Superintendent; Dave Wwilliams, PAA radio operator; R. O. | Bullwinkel, sales manager for the| ‘Alaska district. W. D. Knox, PAA| | pilot; and L. A. Delebecque, local ;sales representative for PAA. Belgian Cabinet Roosevelt Urges Preparedness on Americas NAZIS PUSH Terming wars abroad “more horrible and destructiv ‘han ever,” Presi ident Roosevelt, speaking before the governing board of the Fan American Union at Washington, D C., said the twenty-one American republics could keep the way open (o eventual peace “only if we are preparcd to meet force with force if challenge is ever made.” grouped around the oval table. The President is shown as he delives »d his address. M KING HAAKON PROCLAIMS FIRES SET THERE IS NO BASIS FOR NEGOTIATING WITH NAZI STOCKOLM. Haal from his secret headguarters that “there is no basis for negotiation April 25. — King between the Norwegian Govern- ment and Nazi Germar The King likewise refused to recognize the new Administrative Council set up in German-held Oslo. The King’s proclamation Was dis- tributed by a Norwegian telegraph- n ot Norway has proclaimed ! ic agency and further says: “Naturally it is agreed that the people in the districts occupied by Germany must behave in an or- derly manner but neither I nor the Crown Prince can be expected |to urge these people to obey the German authorities. | “The Norwegian Government cannot negotiate on any other ba than the German troops be re: moved from our country. 122 INDICTED IN LIGUOR RING;MASS ARRESTS MADE, GREATEST EVER AFFECTED SWEDEN NO THREATENED Government § pokesman Says No Ultimatum from Berlin STOCKHOLM, April 25. — The Swedish government spokesmen de- nied today reports that Germany is about to invade Sweden, or that an ultimatum has been received from Berlin. The spokesman said that on the contrary the Nazi government has assured Stockholm that the em- barkation of German troops from various Baltic ports is not aimed at an invasion of Sweden. Mean- while the Berlin radio called the rumors—*“Allied propaganda.” R Expensiv Ball Deal Resigns BRUSSELS, April 25.—The Bel-| gian Cabinet, under Premier Pierlot, has resigned after the Liberals, who | helped form it, failed to support the | Government on the Education mes- | MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., April 25 —It seems that Connie Mack of the Philadelphia Athlet paid $1,- 800 for the privilege of condition- ing Pitcher Elon Hogsett for the Minneapolis Millers. It was this way: Mack bought Hogsett from Min- requisition for the extradition to Alaska of Jack Miller who is held | at Bellingham. Miller is wanted| for trial at Fairbanks on a grand by women, bearing placards with such designs as: “Oh Congress, Spare that Tree,” and “Hasten, sage. |neapolis after last season for $7-| The action came on a purely dom- | 500. He took him to training campi estic issue and is not connected with |and decided he wouldn’t be of any | any aspects concerning the European | value to the A's, so he sold him | iarceny charge. (Continued nn Page Seven) conflict, back to Minneapolis for $5,700. ‘ | NEW YORK April 25—A Fed- | eral Grand Jury indicted 122 in- | dividuals and all but six have ‘hm\ rounded up and placed under | arrest | The scores are indicted on charg- es of operating a vast five-state | illicit liguor empire and defraud- |ing the Government of an esti- | mated $1,600,000 in taxes during the last 10 months. | The Treasury Department said this is the largest number of in- | dictments ever returned in any | Federal Court and the roundup was one of the greatest mass arrests :Ntr affected. 'MORE SOLDIERS " FROM OVERSEAS " LAND, ENGLAND Contingenl?)TNewFound- | landers Join 20,000 Canadian Troops LONDON, April 25. — Canadian forces in England, already number- ne 20000 men, were today increased | with the arrival of a contingent, size | undisclosed, of Newfoundlanders to | serve with the Royal Artillery. -~ PACKING PLANT SWEPT BY FIRE; LOSS $1,300,000 EDMONTON, April 25—Fire swept | through the Gainers Packing plant here destroying large quantities of export supplies including bacon, beef, lard and hides. The estimated loss is placed at $1,- 300,000. embers of the governing board are - ONJUNEAU FOR TRAIL Six Blazes Last Night Cause Fears-Bob Dupree 1 Explains Action Worried Juneauites last night, who | mistook several fires on Mt. Juneau | for distress signals, had their fears |allayed this morning when Bob Du- |pree, local big game hunter, ex- | plained that he had built the six | fires so that he would not mistake | his way back down the mountain in | the dark. Dupree left Juneau last night at € o'clock to make return trip up the mountain to bring back a bear he had shot the day before and had not been able to bring out. Killed, the bear fell into a canyon that made it impossible for Dupree to get it then, Said Dupree: “I realized the pos- sibility that the fires might be mis- taken for a distress signal, but I al- 8o thought that it would be better for me to burn the grass so that I would not mistake my trail coming and really have to holler for Local reports that Dupree had gone up with a companion were proven false when the hunter said that he ha dgone up alone. “On some trips I'd rather be alone,” he said, “and this was one of them Dupree was unable to get his bear last night and waited for the moon ta come up before attempting to come back He said that the burned spots made »y his fires were very visible when the moon came out and that he was able to make the return trip with ease. He returned to Jun- eau at 3 o'clock this morning. NEWEST SHIP OF NAVY IS IN SERVICE \Airplane Carrier Wasp Ac- | cepted in Commis- ‘ sion Today BOSTON, Mass. April 25. — The Navy its newest fighting ship :whcn the airplane carrier Wasp was | commissioned at the Boston Navy Yard. Capt. J. W. Reeges has been desig- | nated first Commander and most of | the crew, of more than 1,000 officers ‘nxm men, are already aboard. They came from almost every ship in the Navy, transferred at their own re- quest. ALONG WITH - FAST MOVES Norway Invaders Rushing Reinforcements To- ward Trondheim 'BOMBERS GIVE AID T0 ~ FORCES IN ADVANCE {Unrestrictive Aerial War- fare Seen - Threat Made on Sweden BULLETIN — STOCKHOLM, April 25.—~Under a protective aerial barrage, German troops carly today rushed toward Roros in an apparent effort to reach Trondheim with new re- inforcements which are hurry- ing along on forced marches. Tonight it is reported that Roros, which is on the railroad and within 70 miles of Trond- heim, has been taken. Bombers ranged ahead, inflicting terrif- ic damage and blasting a path for the Nazi force. The Ger- mans have advanced about 125 miles from Orphus since yes- terday. FIGHT FOR TRONDHEIM AREA STOCKHOLM, April 25. — Au- thentic reports received here in- dicate that a fierce battle is rag- ing for control of the Trondheim area, in the waist of Norway, key for domination, while signs. of a possible unrestricted air warfare are een, Authoritative British sources said the bitterest of fighting in Nor- way is now underway near Oyra, north of Steinkjer, on Trondheim Fjord. Although no decisive engagement had been fought up to this morn- ng, the Germans apparently held .he advantage both in land and air fighting and are digging In at Steinkjer after a sharp encounter last night in which the Allled ad- vance forces were checked and then driven' back six miles. Planes on Raids German planes spread over the Iront through Central Norway with wide ranging bomb forays. The German High Command ac- cuses the British of opening “ae- rial warfare in undefended and militarily unimportant localities” after reported bombing near Heide, Schleswig-Holstein. Swedish Threat A foreboding for Sweden is also seen in a statement from one au- thorized German source which said the hour for “decision” was ap- proaching. The German High Command said two enemy submarines have been destroyed in the Skaggerak and & cruiser has beén severely hit. The British ttoops have- been iriven 'back and have dug into new positions and have fought sack further Nazi hammering. Steinkjer in Ruins Early this forenoon dispatches in~ Contix Pagk Four) NAZIS MAKE NIGHT RAID SCAPA FLOW Heavy Bombs Dropped- One Section Reported Machine Gunned LONDON, April 25.—Anti-aircraft guns at Scapa Flow, the British Naval Base in the Orkney Islands, ate last night beat off an attack of German warplanes. Only a few of the raiders par- ticipated but many heavy bombs were dropped and shock houses for a distance of six miles. One raider is reportsd to have swooped low and is said to have machine-gunned a section of the Hoy countryside, Jea or