The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, February 17, 1938, Page 4

4 the Presiden . . ities is foreseen by political observer: Daily Alaska Empire s i i "ot o i s merse inemployment figures are reported. An insight or B v vening except Sunday by the Published every e g D Tl s ve ipecte EMPIRE PRINTING COMPANY al observer the New York Times, writing from at Second and Main Streets, Juneau, A . Washington Duffus says " Entered n the Post Office in Juneau as Second s Matter is is ahead as a result SUBSCRIPTION RATES, 4 memployment which followed Selivered by carrier in J alas for $1.25 per month. i tivity * Boss By mail il @ $6.00 1ad jobs last August private ¢ are now out of work o meet this situation the Federal Govern- ent will almost certainly have to give up hope of cutting the WPA appropriation in i) A R e ¥ the 1938-30 budget below this year's level of B ot pedin it or not $1,500,000,000. It may be compelled not only oticr credied ® Jooed. iy to increase next year's allowance but to pass e ar a deficiency bill to supplement what WPA ALASEA CIRCULATION GUARANTERD B Brton. already has on hand ; SEACTIAT ORANY T OR If the recession had not intervened, WPA'S 1937-38 program might have come close to meeting the actual demand for work-relief jobs, although WPA spokesmen do not main- tain that the objective announced two years ago of putting every unemployed and em- ployable person to work was ever attained. At the end of February 1936, more than 3,000,000 individ on the rolls For the three months of t. September and October of 1937 the total was less than half as much Since then the rd climb has been steady, but thi rolls were close to the total be carried under the pre appropriation As an administrative agency WPA has to ALASKA'S OPPORTUNITY FOR D e e T 1 U e WINTER SPORTS " w turns not only upon the fin- i R S e RS R ancial problem, involved but upon the validity x i of the present WPA set-up is no like- months is that known & : A wod that WPA will be abolished. Indeed about a three months period and n into sizeable there a strong probability that after the business, it ally as more and more people ent crisis is definitely past WPA will be come to know of a’s outdoor Fore- amped as a permanent agency. But there casts made by steamship based on are many legislators on Capitol Hill who be- Indulry for passags indicate that be anof feve that some of the work-relief money has R aasson been wasted, that its administration has But while we are concentrating on ner travel et Kl e ‘:“"”"""" and that not eno it occurs to us that Alaskans might have a: e ”v‘;.“m“wy'srvt;.v“ ‘l"l\(“; 1t i tunity for increasing travel to the Territory by Dire opposed is the poi of 1667 ot In view of the who hold ‘that the r made in the promoting winter sports. ucces those mair tates, is i sports are winning throughout WPA policy has been in not spending enou possible that Alaska, with its natural dition: money and not giving employment to all suc tivities { not be made a winter as well as unemployed persons able to work. Those who a summer playground? hold these opinions would not like to see com- Sun Valley, Idaho, and Lake Placid, New York plete decentralization. They nk unifor- have gained international attention as winter sport mity in relief “'““-“‘f' s nec ry and i resorts. People of means travel great distances h‘:l the Federal Government car of them from Europe, to take part in the winter e B R s totes activities at these recreation places. Why could not Alékas that espives fhe <ils afv i Alaska with its natural drawing power noi become fTdaThat S Rt i deliel the Demo: one of the best known places on the North Ameri GRAE S o ritice SN SN Sha furi As 10 CETL continent for winter sports? vineing showing of necessity 1 be made. Two major problems present themselves immedi- This is the position taken by ator Robert ately. One is hotel accommodations. The other J. Bulkley of Ohio. lack of adeguately laid out ski, bob sled and other T no reason,” states Senator Bulkley g “to change the objectives we have aimed at ? ; in work r If what is happening in my Distance is no longer a barrier. When special ST Btate 18 tyblal e st bt oalled upbr trains filled with winter sport lovers travel across the very soon to provide for a further expansi continent from New York to Idaho for a week of of WPA winter recreation in the high mountains, distance ST o4 becomes a minor issue. Those same individuals would Jiikt be miare intrigued about coming to Alaska. Planes ~« There used to be s time when brains were con idered the first essential for a United from Se- and boats but judgin ates Senator from eastern cities to the coast from the attle to Alaska would not require any more ays of fili time than a transcontinental train trip, ShNE RO, wr that a good pair of lung: E:3h and establishment of courses are major ° the most Important attribute b siems which would have to be met adequately to compete with winter resorts already WAL tosther Hotite. it Taisht Be & § established in the States. But it is not an impossible the ngton government to ene add 1 is given by R. L. Duffus, politi- THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, THURSDAY, FEB. 17 ‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY n The Empire extends congratula- 1 tions and best wishes today, tneir birthday anniversary, to the follow- ing: FEBRUARY 17 Oscar Harri Howard B. York J. D. Metzgar James Ruotsala Bill Jorgenson Arthur Vienola Mrs. T. D. Garrison - >oo— MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberia Lee Q@ Should a guest partake of ev- ery course that is served during a meal? A. No. However, it must be ad ded that the most popular guest is the one who seems to ey ever course. A sensitive hostess some- times secretly resents it when a guest eppears to be squeamish Q. How far in advance should the bride and her attendants arrive at the church for the wedding? A. They should time it exactly so they will arrive at the church just at the minute the ceremony i to begin Q. When gifts are brought birthday party, should they be op ened at once, or left in their wrap to a pers until after the party? A. Each gift should be opened nediately -ee DAILY LESSONS | IN ENGLISH By W. L. Gordon 1. What states in their size? How many are there in the 3. What son of a minister A succeeded by a son of a minister to the Presidency of the United States? 4. How does a dog's age corre: pond to that of a human being? 5. What is a quatrain? largest order of tive in the Union are the daily newspape: United States? 1. Texas, California, niontana New Mexico and Arizona Approximately 1960 dai newspapers. 3. President Arthur, succee by President Cleveland 4. One year of a dog's life is _ equivalent to seven of a human be- 5 ing’s, 5. A stanza of four lines > - LOOK and LEARN { By A. C. Gordon Tun- | situation, and concentrated effort could bring about ney, Jack Dempsey, and Jim Braddock, for instance. an excellent winter travel to the north to the diplomatic corps in China.—Toledo Blade rds Often Misused Do not say, Ground work is now being done by the various A ey I hate to see you go.” ' Say, “I ski clubs and winter recreation groups which are Uncle Sam is probably r wrging the army dislike to see you go.’ Hate means being formed in the Territory. Interest in winter private not to marry. Whatever he may be in the |eXtreme aversion, especially with sports has increased rapidly in the last two or three month he couldn’t be c ered | €BMity Or malice. ; TR home > Bowtar Herald Often Mispronounced: Com years. The Southeast Alaska ski tournament here, the ice carnival in Fairbanks, and the Fur Rendezvous at Anchorage are indicative of how the winter sport idea is growing If government ag ps which have control of the best suited areas and Alaska capital could get together back of a general winter sports program, it is our belief that in a few Alaska would get ingly large returns from winter travel. The most dangerous enemy of liberty is the meaning official who can see a way to make our civil zation perfect if only he had a little more power ron Beacon-Journal pleding the Constitutior{ is quite ed by that class of citizenry who can't generally pell i vears surpris- fave St. Louis Globe-Democrat. ; ANPANS - TR TN RN A ST DY WPA EXPANSION FORESEEN As we understand it, Japan went over to Ching g p to get customers. Boy, they have been got.—Dalla: Expansion of Works Progress Administration acti- 'News p— The Goose and the Golden Egg Will It Be the Same Old Story well- Pronounce the o as in come, in comma not as Often Misspelled: Hue (color). Hew (to chop.) Synonyms Propagate, producs breed, increase, generate, multiply Word Study: “Use a word three times and it is yours.” Let us in- ~ crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word: Celerity; rapidity of motion: speed. * “Time, with all its celerity, moves S slowly to him whose whole employ- ment is to watch its flight."—John- son. - Try an Empire ad e “The Store for Men” I SABIN'S | Front St.—Triangle Bldg. SSSTSSUINSH VIS UUSSU | § ) \ \ N ! s | GARBAGE HAULED | ! Reasonable Monthly Rates } | E. 0. DAVIS | TELEPHONE 212 1938. -~ 20 Years A oo e From The Empire FEBRUARY 17, 1918 The endorsement of the American Federation of Labor of the war aim of the United States as contained in the program outlined by Presi- dent Wilson for a lasting peace, were recorded in a declaration is- sued by the executive council of the American Federation of apor at close of a seven days session in Washington, D. C. Emil Edward Hurja Charles A. Sulzer, Delegate from Alaska, resigned to accept a com- mission as second lieutenant in the the secretary to United States Signal Corps. He was ordered to report for duty at Van- couver, Washington. Governor S. V. Stewart of Mon- ana had endorsed the idea of a smokeless day,” the money saved to be used for the purchase of thrift mps and had volunte 1 to be one of the first to observe it the annual election of officers e Alaska Lodge of Perfection he following were named Masonic officers for the coming year; James Stoody, Emile Gastonguay J. W. McDaniel, L. L. Harding, E ward Beattie, Charles Goldstein and W. W. Casey. H. L. Faulkner and Miss t Scott expressed them- lv highly pleased with the work of the Junior Red Cross ex- hibited in the window of B. M Behrends' store. The work includ- ed a complete layette for a war baby and was to be sent to Belgium or France for one of the many in- fants who would be left in destitute circumstances owing to the war Four-Minute speakers in the the- on the following days, who were continuing in an appeal for spy for the navy, were Charles D. Garfield, Z. R. Cheney and R E. Robertson. Gus Messerschmidt and S were among the passengers sailed for Seattle of Seattle aboard the Weather lowest cloudy 24 highest, - e Women Organizing In Union Hall to Effect Economies Labor organization is going ir the homes. Tomorrow night, wives of union men are to gather in Union Hall at 9 o'clock to organize a La- dies Auxiliary. Purpose of the organization is to carry into the household a better understanding of the economics of a daily workers’ existence and econ- omy for economy’s sake within that existence. Refreshments and a social even- ing will wind up the evening fol- lowing the business meeting, it is announced by those in charge - - “MUSIC FOR MADAME" Sponsored by the Martha Society; at the Capitol Theatre, Tuesday eve- ning, February 22. Admission 40c. adv [ VISIT THE { SandN E FIVE AND TEN ) GENERAL MOTORS i DELCO and MAYTAG PRODUCT W. P. JOHNSON “The Frigidaire Man” T —— | “NEW AND DIFFER FOOTWEAR" DEVLIN’S Paris Fashion Shoes | Phone 47t3 2 Juneau, Resources Over Two and One-Half Million Dollars The B. M. Behrends Bank COMMERCIAL and SAVINGS Alaska to - | Horoscope “The stars incline but do not compel” FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1938 Conflicting planetary aspects rule today, according to astrology. It will be a day of uncertainty and frustration unless positive attitude of mind are sternly cultivated. Mars is in a threatening aspect which precipitates quarrels and clashes. The configuration stimu- lates uprisings, plots and contempt of authority; it encourages revolu- tionary tendencies. Leaders are under a sway which strengthens their will and encour ages their policies. Business heads and government officials are well directed This is an auspicious di for ntering into compacts regarding trade and commerce and for the signing of important papers The latter hours of the day pro- mise honors and important ap- pointments for women. The stars presage an increase in the number of women elected to office and the rise of new celebrities in business and the professions The stage will command atte tion. A young actress will win sud- den fame Winter sports continue under the most mulating planetary influ- ences, but accidents due to severe storms may be expected before the end of the month. Persons whose birthday it is have the augury of a year of ceptional good fortun= though therc may be a law suit involving a great deal of money. Children born on this day should be strong physically and mentally Subjects of this sign of Aquarius with Pisces traits arve usually prac- tical and successful Anders Zorn mous Swedish ar- tist, was born on this day 1860 Others who have celebrated it as a birthday include Belmont financier, 1853; Louis C. Tiffany, artist, 1848 (Copyright 38) - Etforts to measure velocity of light were begun in 1616, { Luncheons 50c Dinners 65¢ b N \ N ! { i FOR FINE FOOD } ! { | BODDING TRANSFER | MARINE PHONE BUILDING 707 | Rock—Coal Hauling | Stove—Fuel Oil Delivery The Charles W. 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