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PAGE SIX THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE—JUNEAU, ALASKA Medical Society MU[V|H||.|. IS e (ORDINATOR FOR DEFENSE imeet Wednesday evening at 8 lo'clock in the Territorial Building fto discuss further cooperation with Ryan Now in San Francisco -Will Fly Own Ship to Alaska Soon the Emergency Medical Service. AMERICAN DISTILLING COMPANY Whiskies-Gins-Rums Everclear Grain Alcohol 190 Proof Adjutant-General W. R. Mulvi- hill, stationed permanently in Ju- neau, was yesterday appointed co- ordinator of civilian defense activity in Alaska, it was announced by Gov. Ernest Gruening. The Governor announced that Mulvihill will act as coordinating official between military and civil- ian activity. Meantime, James Ryam, Assistant 1Dire-c(or of Civilian Defense, was | reported to be in San Francisco, en- route to Alaska. Flying his Gru- mann amphibian, Ryan is due to arrive here within the next two weeks. Rifles for civilian defense, secured by Ryan from the army, are now on their way here from San Fran- cisco, Gov. Gruening declared ‘Boyle Tells of : Seattle Blackout Back home in Juneau today were Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Boyle, re- turned after a four-week combined | business and pleasure trip to Su-‘ attle | Boyle, who is Territorial Auditor, | declared that despite newspaper ac- | counts there was little actual riot- |ing on Seattle downtown streets |during the first blackout of the| Puget Sound city a week ago. One| |small group, most of them intoxi- lcated and led by a panicky sailor’s wife, performed most of the acts| of destruction, he said. | Bgyle also declared that soldiers and sailors, prominent on Seattle| streets before the outbreak of war, were conspicuous by their absence! | the day after the hostilities started, having all been called back to their 'ships and army, camps. | The Boyles reported that far from any indication of an evacua-| tion of Alaska during wartime, they found a waiting list at steamship offices, attempting to obtain pass- age north. Seattle weather, .they HOLEPROOF said, was wet, with rain every day c@w A -~ |of their stay with the exception of | In Holeproof's Lovely Cloth | the last five days. 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It contains a box of three pairs of sheer, lovely Holeproof Fine Stockings in the season’s best colors! 1.00, 1.25, 1.50 Nylon 1.75 and 2.00 Family Shoe Store LOU HUDSON, Mgr. BE A WISE SANTA GIVE FOOTWEAR @ Men's Shoes ® Women's Shoes OUCH! OH GEE WHIZ! TOKYO, Dec. 16.—Both Houses of the Japanese Diet today unani- mously passed the extra war budget of about $644,000,000. Premier General Tojo, recapitulat- ing the Japanese successes, said Japan won the first week of the war and he told the Diet: | “The bulk of the American fleet ihas been destroyed at Hawaili and the main body of the British Far Eastern fleet has been crushed.” No mention was made of the set- | back in the Philippines nor loss of Japanese war craft to the United | States battle fleet which is still| guarding and patrolling the Pa- cific. CENSORSHIP S LOOMING BULLETIN Washington, Dec. 16.—~Establishment of gov- ernmental censorship as soon as Congress finally approves of the legislation granting com- plete war powers to the Presi- dent is announced late this afternoon by President Roose- velt. It is also disclosed that By- ron Price has been granted leave of absence as Executive News Editor of the Associated Press and he will become Di- rector of Censorship. President Roosevelt told the newsmen at the late afternoon conference that the censorship will be part voluntary and part mandatory. This censorship will apply not only to the newspapers but also to radio, cable, mails and other mediums transmitting infor- mation. | | | 'THURSDAY SET FOR MEETING OF SKI PATROL Organization of a Juneau Ski Patrol to guard skiing areas and assist at ski races and meets will be the object of a meeting of local skiers at 7 o'clock Thursday eve- |ning in the Forest Service Admir- alty Divisions in the Shattuck Building. Alan Wicks, experienced skier, has been recommended by the For- est Service for appointment as Ju- al Ski Patrol and will head the group. All persons interested in joining meeting. -, Forsn?afi fo Spea To Women Volers K. R. Forsman, director of Child Welface for the Territory, will ad- dress the Association of Women Voters at their meeting being held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Alaska Light & Power Company Pent House. Everyone interested in child wel- fare is cordially invited to hear Mr. Forsman who will-speak promptly at 2:30. Full attendance of members is requested. e Sitkan (ouple“ @ Children’s Shoes ©® Boys' Shoes @ Ski Shoes (For Men and Women) () Bowling‘Slloes (For Men and Women) @ Hiking Boois (For Women and Children) Evening Sandals @ Rubber Boots (For Women, Boys and Children) @ Galoshes % (For Women and Children) @ Bedroom Slippers (For every member of the Family) ® Rubbers (For every member of the Family) el Shoe(rPacs i © Women's Holeproof Hosiery Family Shoe Store LOU HUDSON, Mar. ( Wed Here Today gt il M R el Magazine Racks Cookie Presses Gamo Shivglt . o A AR G~ o A Sewing Chairs Dazey Can Openers Carving Sets .~ gt 2k o R Smmat S NS 45 S e L mony. and Mrs. Martin have gone south Manresses Nul Bowls and Crackers Popcorn Poppel's 5;52}“}?°;§:'f§?5 s e e ifi; ?Eifn w;;:.h;?l:tum T’lif"y:"“cfiefi Dresxits Sewing Kit | Revere Stainless Steel Ware | Christmas Tree Lights R r last wi R e et Children’s Chairs Ash Trays Brndde - . ARG S s S m:‘flsl;nZQuJ}ofl;n!tll?i':.t:rt.ileiss::at'e'; Sland Lamps Cccklail Mixers Skates Sleds Scooms SAM BAKER GOES SOUTH Sam Baker, well known traveling man, has left for the south to con- fer with his various agencies, TRANSPORT W Imporiant Meeting TONIGHT Union Hall Attendance Required MOREPOWER GRANTED T0 ROOSEVELT Congress Afipeedily for FDR fo Control Alien Transactions DRILLING FOR NICKEL IS HALTED ilack of Water Forces Sus- pension of Operafions- on Yakobi Island Santa Visifs ~ Rofary Lunch i Santa Claus canvassed the names of 12 young Rotarians today noon }nt a luncheon in Percy's Cafe and i!ound that they had been “pretty good boys and girls.” | The visit of old St Nick, regular |feature of the annual Christmas | party of the Juneau club for young- |sters of ‘members, was greeted with !squeals of joy and an immediate 'recitation of what the younger gen- WASHINGTON, Dec. 16. — Con-'eration of Rotary International ex- gress today gave quick approval o pects to find under the Christmas legislation granting President Roo- tree, come December 25. sevelt broad additional power to A few of the older boys were also prosecute the government’s war ef- hailed into the court of good be- | A lack of water at higher eleva- |tions on Yakobi Island has forced the shut-down of experimental drill- ing operations into nickel deposits, it was learned this morning from forts. Among other things, the bill will permit the President to set up a censorship over out-going commu- nications to foreign countries, to transfer the functions of one gov- ernment agency to another, and to control alien property and alien financial transactions. |havior. A misprint on Santa’s list j J. East, in charge of a U, S. 'showed that Charlie Carter was a |Bureau of Mines drilling party | good boy in December 1885, but the | which has been operating on the information was thrown out as im- | island. material. Danny Ralston was dis- | East said that drilling operations covered to have been a pretty good |would have continued throughout kid during the past year and l\isilhe winter, despite the five feet of request for a set of skid chains|gnow which now blankets the island, was duely noted on Santa’s list. Lu had it not been impossible ta ob- neau representative of the Nation-} the patrol are urged to attend the| |Liston was also declared ‘to have |been a dutiful youngster and he immediately asked Santa to bring him a paint brush which would go on painting when Liston wanted to stop and rest. For their singing of “Jingle Bells" and their talks with Santa, the il kgt LEGION PLANS CIVIL DEFENSE (oopERA“o stocking full of candy. Plans for cooperation with the meeting for their New Year's Eve |local Civilian Defense Board Were gance at the Baronof Hotel made by the American Legion :\t‘ b |its meeting last night and a sub-| —— committee was appointed by C. C. FORENE LEAVES FORT | Carnegie, Legion Commander, to | meet Wednesday night to complete arrangements for the Legion's par- 2 ticipation in Juneau's defense, motorship Forester left Juneau yes- shoudd the emergency arise, Moty oWl e Canl. 1B, 0 A full attendance of Legionnaires Alkens, Harold Smith, superinten- loffered assistance in civilian dent of the division, and Virgil) | fense. Heath, ranger. Two new members who were ad- G2 1 | mitted to membership in the Amer- MRS. LOMEN LEAVES ican Legion at the meeting last, Mrs. Ralph Lomen, recent visitor (night are Jackson J. Marsh and in Juneau from Nome, has left for ;Joseph H. Hunter. | the south. | various points in the Admiralty Division, of the Forest Service, the de- youngsters were each awarded a On a routine inspection trip to | | tain a source of water for operating on the higher altitudes, where two | more test holes are to be put down. |Results of two test holes put down |on a lower bench were satisfactory |enough to warrant more examina- tion on the higher ground, East | | pointed out. Pack horses used on Yakobi were | returned here last night aboard the | boat Pelican and another trip of the boat will soon bring here samples 'of the ore body unearthed by the drills, which will then be sent to Reno, Nevada, for assay. . East, his assistant Stuart Bjork- {lund, and Clerk Robert Wick will sail south on the first available + boat, he declared. Wick may not re- turn with the party next May, when | drilling is scheduled to be resumed, as he has received orders from the Tucson, Arizona, draft board to re- port for physical examination and may be inducted into military duty upon his arrival there. ——————— Empire Classifieds Pay! haaeccaaacaecaacaac o HIGH SCHOOL | PLAY SLATED, | The High School thespians will lappear in the High School gym- }nasium theatre tomorrow night in “Captain Applejack,” a comedy that e {‘has been under rehearsal for weeks. ; | Adequate stage settings haye ¢ been provided for the players alld,sfi the orchestra will also be there (o () enliven the occasion. ? Alaskan Oldtimer l Succumbs Today Bill Singleton, 82, of Idaho In- let, Alaska, passed away at St/ Ann's Hospital this morning. Singleton, who is an oldtimer in the Territory, came to Juneau in November. No funeral arrangements have yet been made. The remains are at the Charles W. Carter Mortu- ary. No Shopping Headaches! No 122 Second Street L . SUPPLY BASE GROWS COLUMBUS, O.— The U. 8. Army’s sprawling general depot east of here is being enlarged to twice its size, making it one of the largest in the nation's supply base system. RS TWO OF A KIND p ROANOKE, Va.—J Paul Jones rushed to the hospital here to do- nate blood for a transfusion. After it was over he found that he prob- ably had saved the life of J. Paul Jones. The men are not related. B — DIVORCE GRANTED - Cedar Chests Card Tables End Tables . MISS ASKINS LEAVES Miss May Askins left Juneau re- cently for the Westward. Desks High Chairs Bed Lamps Telephone Table Tea Pots Roasters IDEAL CHRISTMAS GIVE GIFT CHECKS IN ANY AMOUNT AND LET THE OTHER FELLOW DO THE SHOPPING! BLANK GIFT CHECKS ARE FREE—GET YOURS TODAY! ALASKA MUSIC SUPPLY Davenolas Smoking Stands Mirrors Cocktail Tables Mixing Bow! Sets English Tea Cups i NN PHONOGRAPH that combines beauty with practicability, *don’t over- look silver. These hand- some pieces make the per- fect gifts. Why ot “come in and inspect them. SERVICE FOR EIGHT A smart silverware set that comes in four different styles, each reflecting the last word in taste. Initials are en- graved on every one of the 38 pieces in the chest. Heavy solid handles and stainless steel blades. . SHAKER SET A simply styled pattern that allows the full beauty of the silver to display it- self. This is a set that will please any woman who appreciates fine workman- ship in silver, SUGAR and CREAMER A distinctive set that would make an ideal gift. The pattern is simply en- graved, adding much to the beauty of the set. With large size tray. COFFEE SERVICE Large 12-0z. urn and 9 oz.-creamer and sugar bowl. Large 19 by 12-inch tray to match. Truly a welcome addi- tion to any womfan’s cuphboard. RECORDS make GIFTS! After Christmas Exchanges! NN o o o o NN NN NN NN oo (NNNNNs Phone Red 206 Cookie | Dinner ' Sets Christmas Silex Coffee Makers Fish Baskets . - Water Ses Electric Irons '4Fooihalls Table Tenms Waffle Irons .~ Clocks and Waiches Toasters Tool Sets -Rifles .22 Cal Make Your Seletcions Now for Delivery Dec. 24 THOMAS HARPWARE CflMPA}NY | B O e e e e S e e e o ARG Bread and Cake Boxes Pyrex Glass Ware Presto Pressure Cookers Coleman Lamps and Lanterns- Bissell Carpet Sweepers STEAK PLATTER A gleaming silver plated platter with an appealing tree de- sign. This smart piece will add much to the smartness of the dining table. PAUL BLOEDHORN COOOOCCOOONOEEE Hamilton Beach Mixers Sunbeam Mixers Heating Pads Electric Percolator Jars Ware Wagons Kiddie Cars . Velocipedes Doll Buggies . - Candles Fishing Rods and Reels