The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, February 24, 1938, Page 4

S . Daily Alaska Empire Published evers evening except Sunday by the EMPIRE PRINTING COMPANY at Second and Main Streets, Juneau, Alaska ered in the Post Office in Juneau as Second Class Matter. et SUBSCRIPTION RATES elive + carrier in Juneau and Douglas for $1.25 Dellvered b A postave paid. at the following One year six months, in 5K Office, 602; Business Of ‘l» W MEMBER OF AS ess 1s exclust news disp this paper to the use for to it or not the local news The i 1 remiblien of ull otherwise credited published herein. in and also TEED TO BE LARGER ER PUBLICATION “TALASKA CIRCULATION GUAR AN THAT OF ANY O A SALUTE TO THE MODERN DOUGLAS It was just a year ago yesterday, our Douglas correspondent poinis out the big firé swept that city, laying the major part of it in ashes. Work and savir of a life time for many went up in the flames. Business houses, private homes, most of them with all their contents, were lost It was a black day a year ago in Douglas. Some predicted the end of the city, but they prophes without considering the spirit of the people of Juneau's twin city across the channel. Less than 48 hours after Douglas had been re- duced to a pile of ashes, a new Douglas was from the smouldering ruins. With the neighbors and the Territorial Legislat dents of Douglas tightened up their bel their sleeves and went to work. Douglas, would come up out of the ashes a better and prettier Every one admired their spirit, but of aid the , rolled up they said, resi- city than ever. there were many who thought it an almost hopeless task. But not the citizens of Douglas Twelve months have passed since that great fire, and over across the channel has arisen, as the resi- dents of Douglas promised, a finer and more modern little city. It isa far better looking and better housed town than it was before the disaster. It is dotted with modern business houses, bright new home a new school building and other new dress. There i some work yet to be done, but it will be finished before leng. Stricken Alaska towns have established a kind of tradition for surmounting catastrophy, but no finer example of it can be found in the history of the north- Jand than that displayed by the residents of Douglas in raising from the ashes of ruin a fine, modern little city. A city that not only the citizens of Douglas can be proud of, but one of which all Alaska is proud VIETS I ARCTIC St THE Rescue of the Soviet scientists, led by Ivan Papa- nin, from an Arctic ice-floe off Greenland after drifting more than 700 miles from their original polar base, has set at ease the fear that they would be lost, but it has aroused a wide interest in what they found out and what the expedition was expected to prove. Much that they discovered, no doubt, will remain the secret of the Soviet government. However, some interesting sidelights of what they have already re- ported by radio is given in a recent article by Walter Duranty, writing from Moscow to the New York Times. Mr. Duranty writes: Their mission had three prime objects—to study wind, weather and atmosphere pressure, to study ocean depths, currents and surface drifts, and to study life, whether plant or animal, in the ocean and about the surface. There was, too, a fourth purpose, which can- not be ignored—to set such an example of selfless devotion to science to their fellow- countrymen and the rest of the world as to prove that the new Russia now ranks on full equality with the earlier trail blazers of other lands. Radio Operator Ernest Krenkel has earned his place in the Hall of Fame, bec there has scarcely been a ten-day period in the whole thirty-five weeks when he has failed to se AI;O I)ti(:fll | llusi(;fi » RO THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, THURSDAY, FEB. 24, 1938. send messages, often three or four times daily Some of this material has been published, but there is a mass of additional data now being studied by various institutes. Indeed, this writer was authoritatively in- formed some months ago that “enough has already been learned to warrant the asser- tion that the polar station has accomplished two-thirds of its appointed task.” Some of the most important discoveries have already been made public in general terms—for instance, that the polar region is not, as previously imagined, the “weather kit- chen” for the upper part of the whole Northern Hemisphere, but is itself subject to external interference. To cite an article published at the end of December by Professor Nikolai Zuboff, chief meteorologist of the Great Nor- thern Sea Route Administration: “The central part of the Arctic was always regarded as the chief influence of the weather in the northern hemisphere. It was thought that from time to time masses of dry, cold air descended thence, causing clear, frosty weather in winter and clear, droughty weather in summer. “The observations of the polar station have showed that stead of a constant re- gion of high atmospheric pressure over the Central Arctic, owing to the cooling effect of the ice there, actually the is constant low pr wre. Further investigation showed that cyclones born in the Atlantic Ocean frequently broke through to the polar area. This is a cardinal discovery Another surprise the unusually high speed of drift. The neral direction of the drift had been estimated correctly, but some earlier observers had put it as low as a mile per or even month, whereas Mr. Papanin found it averaged two and a half miles daily throughout and reached six or seven miles daily. Third, the scientific world was inclined to ac- cept the theory that “plankton”—the name given to all forms of small anima) and vege- table life that is the primary food of sea deni- zens—was virtually non-existent in the polar basin. But it was wrong. A net raised from a depth of 3,000 feet swarmed with tiny crabs, jellyfish, red crayfish and innumetable sea- weed growths. Below 10,000 feet the quantity diminished, but it remained considerable. wa wee sometimes = water pouring down the mountainside as the result of the warm rain, it ins to look as if Juneau was back to normal An Illinois farmer says he feeds his hens dyes with the res that they lay colored eggs. How about giving 'em hot water so we can get our break- fast eggs already cooked? it seems they've With the Navy in the Pacific, left it up to Secretary Ickes to defend the Atlantic. {e did a very thorough job of it last night over a London t Atlantic short-wave hookup. Teo Much Colleging? (Cincinnati Enquirer) Our system of colleges and universities is in the s of an era of introspection. President James B. Conant of Harvard expresses fear that higher edu- cation is too expansive, and guardedly suggests that a reduction in the total number of students in the uni- ersities would be desirable. This, by the way a cenclusion frequently timidly hinted at by numerous educator Two main reasons have been advanced why it might be desirable to curtail enroliment in institutions of higher learning. President Conant dealt with one in speaking of the danger of over-crowding the pro- fessions. On Europe, he pointed out, the problem of unemployment in the learned professions is quite acute, and in this country “no one knows how serious is the unemployment of univer: men” in the absence of reliable and interpretative A generation back the ta value of a college education was unmistakable. The vast Increase in the facilities for higher learning which has taken | place in recent years is a reflection of the determina- tion of fathers who worked with the hands that their children should be given the advantages of college education. Lost sight of, in the rush to qualify the oncoming generation for white-collar jobs, was the fact that the law of supply and demand was being flouted. Scarcity of college-trained men enabled them to command relatively high salaries a generation or so ago, but in recent years the supply has been in- creased so greatly that the market for white-collar jobs has been rly glutted. Inevitably, the dis- proportion between the income of the college du- | ate and, for instance, the skilled mechanic has in |many instances been reversed. And this despite the Itechnological trend which meanwhile has expanded the demand for college-trained men and women. is Patriotism is what you feel, not what you want.— | Toledo' Blade HAPPY The Empire extends congratula- B IRTHDAY tions and best wishes today, their birthday anniversary, to the follow- :: ing: FEBRUARY 24 Lau Dorothy Brown Jackie Harrington Harry Sperling L ! | 20 Years A co ~ From The Emplre rel McKechnie [ FEBRUARY 24, 1918 Officers and committees for coming year were announcetl at a enjoyable banquet attended by members and friends of the Me- thodist Church. Trustees were H. T. and Ralph Mrs. D Boarat Tripp. F. B. Harrison s Mo ot Kletzing; stewards: VTR Sutton, Mrs. A. Clare, Words often misused: Do not say DAILY LESSONS_ M Mrs. the * 8. F. B Harrison, Mrs. Belander, S. B. Hall ] Horoscope ‘ D “The stars incli‘e but do not compel” FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1938 Benefic aspects rule strongly to- day, according to astrology. It is an auspicious time to push business and to seek counsel in commercial mat- ters. There is a sign promising more stability in public sentiment and a better understanding of national af- and Wallis George; recording sec- retary and treasurer, Mr. George. fairs. The idea of cooperation be- IN ENGLISH Mrs. George Mock,” Mrs. Kletzing tween business and government and By W. L. Gordon | A checker tournament was to be Alaskan Hotel. held at the “This medicine is a preventative i preventive rruption of preventive. One thority using it as lacking in common edu- says Preventative is a 1- one “it s S y tamps any iliary was causing An exhibit of Work prepared the Native Women's Red Cross aux- enthusiastic and Mrs. George were members of the Sunday School committee. by rs and employees will gain employ acceptance. ‘Women tod are under an unu- sually lucky planetary direction Se- rious aims should lead toward un- selfish goals. This is a fortunate day for love affairs; engagements to marry made on this date promise long happiness. cation.” comment by those who passed the caution in the writing of love let- St ok display in the windows of Gold- ters however, is enjoined. en mispronounced: Corps. Pro- gein’s Emporium. Mrs. Watson Was — coniacts between actors and nounce kor, o as in ore; plural, korz president and Mrs. Kunz, secretary, s L gl Often misspelled: n; not B s stage s S ¢ J r : d: Brefiifen; not of the Native auxiliary. Mrs. Holst not be signed under this configura- e eE was inspector of supplies. Mrs. Gil- Sy, : i iy g tion. The season will be exceeding- Synonyms: Anonymous. nameless. pan, teacher at the native school, | /" e e o many artists unnamed, unknown, cknowl- akth ; o1l . y P able ists edged v was AbIY sted by Mrs. C. W. ™ ppiermoon and evening aspects en- r 81| Hawkesworth and Mrs. Mooney In gy age conferences of importance, Word study: “Use a word threc cting the Native auxilia iy et s times and it is yours.” Let us ir R It is wise to star porta crease our vocabulary by master jécts under this rule of the planets <. Brie decided that she could which stimulates AtabniTes ing one word each day. Today's o Brie o d e which stimulates sound enterprisc word: " Bispavtite: RRBLEE . be not get ready in time to go south Lawyers are under a sway especi- dissimilar; difference. “A dispartity the Admiral Evans with her q)y fortunate and the legal pro- A e Spartity | chand and his clerks Who Were fession will receive many honors in tastes between she and | ess y A husband anc .ccorring Mr. Brie's drug business| New appointments to the higher wife is unfortunate.” D remained as LOOK and LEARN ] 1. Did Lincoln town bod white 3. 4. teeth? 1. No: he lost his home town o Sprirg ran for president. About 5,000 red ones to every o By when How does the number of corpuscles in compa: ones? What is declared by statisti- cians to be the most popular bever- age in the world? Which six states do more than half of the annual manufacturing in the United States? yfield, to leave on an earl Weather: SNOW. A. C. Gordon | home he ran for the presi- dency of the United States? carry his rec the normal human re to the number of BATH, N. C., Feb ANSWERS way are 100-yi Ill, both times he An old legend says from Douglas to Seattle. Mrs. the guest of Mrs. D. J. Kinzie, of Treadwell, and planned boat highest, 32; than a century ago a countr Hoofprints Mark Path of “Man On wa 0 Hell” 24.- soft earth just off the main high- ar-old hoofprints of the “man on hts way to hell.” more that gen Brie courts and the diplomatic corps are indicated. Persoits whose birthdate it i have the augury of a year of ad- vancement through personal con- acts with influential men and wo- men. For many, romance is pres- aged Children born on this day prcba- bly will be far-seeinz and execu- tive. Subjects of Pisces usually are sensitive in a way that promotes their best interests. Edward H. Harriman, head, was born on this day 1848 Others who have celebrated it as birthday include Enrico Caruso amous tenor, 18 Camille Flam- marion, astronomer, 1842, (Copyright, 1938) - railway has tried to find a different * What is the name of the front planation but many folks here . think eight shallow pits in the Ma“ Flndg ]37 5“ \ B of But AIIV Qqun!eneit whitgtone, tler and madcap campanions in K e this oldest North Carolina town : 4. New York, Pennsylvania, Tlli- were given to horse racing on Sun- CHICAGO, Feb. 24. — Discovery nois. Ohio, Michigan, and New Jer- and one day the gentleman, Of Seven $10 bills and 135 half galloping down the lane, shouted dollars in a paper bag near his Incisors. %o his steed to take him in a win- home was quite a windfall for > e Walter Pawlak today until he took MODERN El o Whereupon, so the the horse dug soft earth and with IQUETTE leaps hurled the rider By Roberta Lee point to a rotting stump of a tree H - 43 | to bolster the legend. Q. If a friend asks to borrow Some scmx\;ist.s think that per- your car, and you do not care to | LAPS anm un BUEnG. O DOget 106 lend it, what should you do? water or air has its vein in the lit- A. If your friend is presumptu- tle ruts and keep them perpetual- ous enough to make such a request, yeu must be frank enough that you would rather not lend it nyone.” Were you to say that motor was not working proper- it would merely be a tempor- “to a “t to say | Wouldwl".nd | Legislatures ary evasion, and he would likely|For Commission ask again. | Q. What does a table d'hote din- mean, ner nounc A. pays a fixed price, instead much for each dish. Pronounce ta- ble dot, a as in ask, o as in no, ac- cents on first and last syllables, ed? It is a meal in a hotel, taurant, or the like, for which one vested in an elected commi: S0 |citing the success of comm government in Spokane, he asserts I millions of dollars annually could be saved by applying the same sys- SPOKANE, Wash and how it is res- should be abolished of Q. Should a husband refer to|iem to the State. his wife as “the wife?” g A. works eight hours a No; a week. ‘ VISIT THE S FIV he should say when talking with a close friend, | ‘Mrs. Brown” when speaking with a stranger or to the servants. | it Sraiy | ner or take him to hell story ly in existence. Bath folk are slow to accept this explanation. L goes its hooves into the two mighty against a nearby tree, killing him. Residents | .- the bundle down to the police sta- tion, where he was informed that both paper money and metal money were counterfeit. GENERAL MOTORS DELCO and [ MAYTAG PRODUCTS | W. P. JOHNSON “The Frigidaire Man” B ———— O — | ‘[ DRS. 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