The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, January 10, 1936, Page 4

o T e S SRR P e and the cost of each such base shall not exceed the sum of $19,000,000.” Alaska produced during the year just concluded Daily Alaska Empire MOBERT W. BENDER - - Editor and Manager . .. o §15850,000 in mineral wealth, $15,892,000, or T publishned overs mvening excent Sunday by the about 85 percent of it gold. That comes very close EMPIRE PRINTING COMPANY at Second and Main to the maximum expenditure permitted under the iy I “, AARES: = bill. Is a country producing such wealth not worth Entered in the Post Office in Juneau as Second Class | protecting, and developing? L It is a recognized fact that our danger lies to the westward. Delegate Anthony J. Dimond told the last Congress in urging an air base in the north: “Trade expansion in the Orient and racial antagonisms involve this country whether it pleases to be involved or not. Our economic stake in Asia is large, and con- SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Dellvered by carrier in Juneau and Douglas for $1.25 per _month. By mall, postage | at the following ra‘es: One year, in advan 2 vance, $6.00; onth, in & 5 will confer y will promptly notify the Business Office ny failure or irregularity in the delivery of their p , stantly growing.” Telephones: News Office, 02; Business Office, 374. AMaska can’ be made’ & strategic base’ of (dpera- MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS. | tions for defense of not alone the Territory but the The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the o ¥ » United States. use for repubiication Il news. dispatches credited to | eniire West coast of the United it or not otherwise cr aper and also the From an air base in Alaska, planes could harass Real Tiews puno North Pacific, if an enemy and with much less actual flying time than from a base anywhere along the coast, from Seattle south. There is ample room and ellent locations for both army and navy bases Located as Alaska is on a recognized round-the-world air route, early action should be taken to establish a military air base in the north. This Congress should not only make adequate appropriation but it should insist on placing the Alaska base at the head of the list. If the natural advantages of Alaska as a great wealth producing doma and as a strategic military location are not accepted by our own leaders, then it is a certainty, which all Alaskans know, they will be by the enemy. s e ¥ the trade routes of the ALASKA CIRCULATION GUARANTEED TO BE LARGER |yentured forth, quicker THAN THAT OF ANY OTHER PUBLICATION Forward with Normalcy (New York World-Telegram) A New Year resolution all of us should make is to resolve to remember that “now is normal” and 1936 is an election year in the United States. So, based on the philosophy that whatever is ALASKA AIR BASE APPROPRIATION | Passage of the Wilcox air base bill by the last session of Congress was the first step in a laudable detense program for the country, particularly important t . ioqqy’is normal for today, we must not forget that the Territory of Alaska which lies virtually a thousand | certain things are normal for election years that miles from continental United States but a much|are not so commonplace in others. shorter distance at its western extremity from the | In election years it is normal for the opposition Orient. But commendable as the initial action may party to “view with alarm” .while the party in power be, it is & mere gesture of impotency if the present|“Points with pride” It is normal at any, time i for the outs to want to get in, but during an elec- sess| s riate sufficient tunds to pro- <2 s(“won doe.s s M N . : tion year it is normal for them to become very vide execution of the act. 7 . vociferous about it. With other nations forging ahead in military and In the United States it is normal for a con- commercial aviation, some far in advance of the servative party to pose as liberal, if that is the way United States, failure to provide adequate aerial de- |{pe popular wind blows, and for candidates to fense for our own country is little more than national | confuse issues by trying to be all things to all men suicide, especially in view of the constant turmoil Tt is normal for reactionaries to encourage impos- which embroils the world and the place of economic sible economic policies on the left with the_ hope and military power the United States holds' in the |of restoring themselves (radicals of the right) fto blue book of nations. Some of ?\xr military men me‘POWSe;a e e o AThoaeby Rt Ted well aware of it, and the last Congress appropriated it is normal during a campaign year to Whisper all large sums to build up the army and navy. In carry- sorts of poisonous and preposterous lies about oppons ing out the provisions of the Wilcox bill is the op- ents. portunity to bring aerial defense up to a comparable But if we remember that these are the normal level. | things we can weigh them properly. ¢ True, it will require large sums of money, and It was the late President Harding who advised naturally the Congress will consider the 60,000 resi- a “return to normalcy.” Instead of going back to dents of Alaska as against millions in other locali- |that vague estate of Never-Never Land, we moved ties. But it must not be overlooked that Alaska pro- forward to new nonsense, called it Coolidge pros- duced enough gold and other valuable minerals in |Perity, and wound up in the Hoover cras and V] was normal for that day 1935 alone to buy and pay for an air base such as All of which ided for in the Wilcox bill, not considering her | ™€ e T T e ere However, we should have learned this—we can great output from salmon and other sources. be normal and still be progressive. The act provides “that the landing tields of each At least we ought to be intelligent enough to such base shall be constructed so as to be able to ac- !leam from experience. If so, 1936 should be a commodate in an emergency at least 1,000 airplanes, successfully normal year. CAUSTIC THRIFTY WEEKLY Fo0o0D COMMENTS NEWS i Garnick’s Chats “A Newspaper Within a Newspaper” THE I"I{IWENDLY STORE JANUARY 10, 1936. THE FRIENDLY STORE January Specials! DANGEROUS DAN M'CROBE MATCH THIS ONE “Give me a match, Bill.” SPECIALS for SATURDAY A bunch of germs were hitting it up “Here it In the bronchial saloon; “Well, can you beat that? T've of the forgotten my cigarettes.” Two bugs on the edge larynx “S'too bad; give me back my Were jazzing a rag-time tune. Schillings Drip | mateh” Back in the teeth, in a solo —Annapolis Log i COFFEE 0—0—o Sat dangerous Ack-Kerchoo; And watching his pulse was his light of love— They laughed when I walked over to the piano—but they were right—I couldn’t lift it. 11b. cans 30c The lady that's known as Flu. 0—0—o —Alabama Rammer-Jammer, | ALICE ANNA COFFEE Good First Grade 3 Ibs. 85¢ (with beautiful china dish) CORN Golden — Good Grade, Reg. Cans 10c Teacher—“What wump?” Johnnie—“It is a bird that sits on a fence with its mug on one side and its wump on the other.” is a mug- 0—0—0 A Scotchman was standing on a bridge watching a man strug- gling in the water near an over- turned boat. The man went down and came up gasping. The Scot looked on. The man went down again and when he came up the second time the Scotch- man shouted—“Say, men, if you don’t come up the next time, kin I have the boat?” 0—0—o Mother — “Daughter, I object to these one piece bathing suits.” Daughter — “But, mother, I think I ought to wear some- PORK and BEANS Medium size cans 3 for 25¢ VEGETABLE SOUP A Real Bargain 4 cans for 25¢ GARNICK’S GROCERY - - - PHONE 174 HAPPY — —BIRTHDAY _The Empire extends congratula-| lz_anx and best wishes today, their| !nrt}uiay anniversary, to the follors- ing: George D. Benson. ! R. H. Beistline. | Daniel M. Douglas. Gertrude V. Thompson. | Joseph Scott. | Mae Kilroy. Louis Paul. | Dan Douglas. | £ SRR e e e D | \ | From The Empire | 20 YEARS AGO —— et i e i} In the Arctic Brotherhood water carnival, held in the newly-complet- ed tank, Mrs. Felix Gray won prizes’ both in diving and in racing. John W. Troy, editor and owner of The Empire, left this afternoon on the Alameda, accompanied by his daughter Helen. They will visit in Seattle and in San Francisco. Miss Troy will also be the guest of Miss Georgia Caro in Palc Alto for a few days before returning. There was a meeting of the Tread- well Club for the purpose of ar- ranging details for an indoor tennis tournament to be held in the near: uture. The Douglas Natotorium has been secured for this purpose, and arrangements will be made to have the building put in order for the games at an early date. In the bowling contest held in the Elks' alleys Team No. 6—Metcalf, McLoughlin, Snow, Marshall, Car-~ oll—was defeated by Team No. 5— Jones, Hunter, Wilson, Kohlhepp, White, Jones—at a score of 2202 to 2264. Weather: Maximum 20; minimum 3; slear. NOTICE TG CREDITORS In the Commissioner's Court for the Territory of Alaska. Division Number One. Before M. E. MONAGLE, Commis- sioner and Ex-officio Probate Judge, Juneau Precinct. In the Matter of the Estate of AMBROSE HILE, Deceased. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned was this day appointed by the court above named, admin- istrator of the estate of AMBROSE HILE, deceased. All persons hav- ing claims against said estate, are required to present them, with pro- per verification, to the undersigned at Juneau within six months frop! the date of this notice. Dated at Juneau, Alaska, Decem- ber 26, 1935. DONALD A. CLARK, Administrator. First publication, Dec. 27, 1935. | Last publication, Jan. 17, 1936. | ™ .,z | PAINT SHOP | | I Its Paint We Have It: | | FRED W. WENDT | L PHONE 549 | e | $5.00 per month ] i | J. B. Burford & Co. | “Our doorstep is worn by | { | eatisfied customers” | | | IDEAL —= o TYPEWRITERS RENTED e SPECIALIZING in French and Italian | Dinners Gastineau Cafe Short Orders at All Hours RS B GARLAND BOGGAN Hardwood Floors Waxing Polishing | ’ : The B. M. Juneau, |and industry are probable under Bank COMMERCIAL and SAVINGS Resources Over Two and One Half Million Dollars A | Horoscope “The stars 7acline but do not compel” According to astrology this is an uncertain day. It is auspicious for completing what has been well started. There is a sign believed to impart wise judgment and clear vision. The planetary government en- courages short journeys and pleas- ant week-end recreations. hours for American business men will be widely established this year, it is foretold. Wrong mental apgles on labor this sway which sonal viewpoints that may be blind | to the general good. Strikes and| difficulties of many sorts among workers are prophesied. There is a sign that is read as stimulating to the youth movement in politics, but warning is given by the seers that perils attend inex- perience and egotism. | Housing projects now will come| under public scrutiny and cause ac- rimonious debates in Congress and| legislatures. American statesmen are subject to planetary influences encourages per- | Shorter | l PROFESSIONAL Look and Learn £ et : By A. C. Gordon ' Helene W. L. Albrecht i PHYSIOTHERAPY Massage, Electricity, Infra Rad making for confusion and indecis-| ion. | leading figures, it is prognosticated. The stars appear to presage chang- es; also, on the bench of the United | States Supreme Court. globe are prognosticated for the next few weeks | traordinary character may be ex-| weather reports. now will invite through changes toms as well as mental upheavals. Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of good fortune and extending friendships. Middle-aged persons should watch cheir steps. ‘Children born on this day prob- ably will be of stable character and inquiring mind. Subjects of this sign usually achieve success in in- tellectual pursuits. William James, educator, writer and philosopher, was born on this day 1842. Others who have cele- brated it as a birthday include Sir John Alexander McDonald, Canad- through govern- American author, 1825. (Copyright, 1936) — e [ e Modern Etiquette 3y Roberta Lee e — Q. What should a woman do who saleswoman? the firm, giving an absolutely fair account of the experience. First, be sure that you yourself have not been domineering and rude. Q. Should both a fork and a spoon be furnished with a dessert? A. Yes, with certain desserts, al- though a dessert should be eaten with a fork when possible. Q. What does en tolette mean? A. “In full dress.’ * - SHOP IN JUNEAU, FIRST! In the United States Senate the| ‘Please take this bowl off of the year will be marked by the loss of | table. Blizzards in many places on the | ngks). As accidents of ex- | unnatural, false. pected, travelers should watch the!times and it is yours.” Let us in-| | crease our vocabulary by mastering Egypt, Turkey, Arabia and Iran One word each day. Today's word world attention 'Diversification; state of variation; in national cus-| change; ian statesman, 1815; Bayard Taylor, ¥ entountered af rude salesman or A. The best procedure is to write ' Word Study:, “Use a word three | . A Ray, Medical Gymnastics 1 ol Whst et exists tn more oy L o ’ an 100,000 varieties? Ph Office, 216 2. What is the origin of the word| ), e s A “mesmerism"? - e 3. What is the exact hour of [ = “high noon?” | . 4. What is the principal tribu-| | DRS. KASER & FREEBURGER tary of the Rio Grande? | DENTISTS 5. At what point, and in what: Blomgren Building way, did actual fighting in the Civil PHONE 56 War begin? Hours 9 am- to 3 pm. = ANSWERS 3 S 1. The beetle. . 2. Franz Mesmer, of Vienna, was Dr. C. P. Jenne the originator. DENTIST 3. Precisely 12 noon. | . Rooms 8 and 9 Valentine 4. The River Pecos. | Bnuilding | 5. Bombardment of Fort Sump- ‘Telephone 176 ter by the Confederates. S ——— H T A ok IR T3 AT VRO | e e ; Dr. Richard Williams Daily Lessons DENTIST e 4 || OJFICE AND RESIDENCE s I Gastineau Building r in English } iy B8y W. L. Gordon | 42 B e —————— | | Dr. A. W. Stewart Words Often misused: Do not say, | ne b p Hour's 9 am. to 6 p.m. Omit of. Often Mispronounced: Applicable. !Eg;\fg:fl:g.z;uc ! \ccent first syllable. - | Often, Misspelled: Larynx. Ob- | { serve the ynx.. (Pronounse lar-| &+ . 2 {5 TELEPHONE 563 Synonyms: Aftificial, affected,| | Office Hours—9-12; 1-6 Dr. W. A. Rystrom DENTIST Over First National Bank | X-RAY alteration. “Infinite * di- |5 versification of tints may be pro- duced.” P s T ATTENTION, VIKINGS! There will be & reguiar meeting to- night in IOOF Hall at 8 o'lock. | | | | | Meeting to be followed by dencing, | | Glasses Fitted Robert Simpsor;v ~ Upt. D. 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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Seghers Council No. 1l 1760. Meetings second . and last Monday at 7:30 p. m. Transient brothers urged to at- tend. Council Cham- bers, Fifth St. JOHN F. MULLRN, G. K, H. J. TURNER, Secretary, /MOUNT JUNEAU LODGE NO. 147 {econd and fourth Mon= 76( : beginning at 7:30 p. m. HOWARD D. STABLER, day of each month in Scottish Rite Temple, Worshipful Master; JAMES W, LEIVERS, Secretary, : DOUGT '8 fOE AERIE Y 17, F.0.E. =5 o Meets first and third Mondays & p.m., Eagles’ Hall, Douglas. Tisiting Yrothers welcome. J. B. Martin, W, P, T. N. Cashen, Secretary. PRECEDENGE Certain things come, with the years, to be an expected part of every occasion. Within our profession, this regard for the traditional must be combined with new steps toward perfec- tion. Their successful combin- ation at all times is but one of the standards marking a service by us. [ ] The Charles W. Carter Mortuary PHONE 136-2 I Our trucks go any place any | | time. 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