The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, December 7, 1939, Page 4

3 Dmly Alaska Empire Published every evening except Sunday br the EMPIRE PRINTING COMPANY WELEN TROY BENDER - ® L BERNARD - - agencies to investigate all angles of Among the first subjects for study 1 ores of Alaska That Al has extensive well known. What must be leposits are, how and how close arried on Alaska, in many respects, may Norway, Sweden and Finland the Scandinavian countries in their respective continents timber and mineral resources Alaska has the benefit of mild climate. It has more more copper than the three bined Yet person 30 per the proposal. should be the deposits of iron ore S TS ldom und Fudv\!ln Manager au, Alasks, extensive learned is how these much good ore can be developed nd (‘Mn! Matter. i to tidewater the development can be Wmbered In the Post Office In Juneau ns Secc be compared with Our Territory and similarly located All have fisheries, are a larger area with a power. more gold and European countries com- ———— — TR NUBSCRIPTION DATES. BDelivered by carvier In Juneau and Douslas for §1.25 per month. By mail, poctage paid. at the following rates One year, in advence, $12.00; six months, in advance. $6.00; ove month. In advance. $1.25 Subscribers will confer a favor if they will promptly notify the Business Office of any fallure or irregularity in the de- livery of their papers ephones: News Office, 602; Alaska today for each per has a population of only onc mile Sweden boasts Finland 27 Norway ten square ons quare mile and Business Office, 374, EMBER OF The Associated Press Is republication of all new: otherwise credited in . ASSOCIATED PRESS. exclusively entitled to the use for dispatches credited to it or not this paper and also the local news Why have the upport a much cause they have been navian Peninsu fact that many the immediate policy of inten: general But when an American steel company iron ore from Chile to the interior of for manufacture, and ship the produce Pacific Coast, it is evident that not the controlling factor Because developed power and coking coals are more readily available in the Puget Sound region it is probable that the first activity connected with the steel industry in which Alaska will be interested will be in providing iron ore, with smelting plants to be established in this vicinity Such a development would add to the present economic ties between Alaska and Puget Sound. It would add tremendously to the progress of the entire West It is an undertaking that should claim the unre- mitting attention of all appropriate branches of government, national and state, and the vigorous cooperation of every Chamber of Commerce and business group in this region. Scandinavian countries been able larger population? Mainly be- able 1o develop on the Scandi- prosperous steel industry. The millions of consumers are located in vicinity “has helped, and so has the ive development of natural resource: to a a ALASEA CIRCULATION GUAPANTEED TO BE LARGER THAN 1MAT OF ANY OTHER PUBLICATION. OBORGE D. CLOW™. Irc. Natlonal Newspaper Representa- @ves, with offices in_Ban Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, Beattle, Chicaro, New York and Boston SEATTLE REPRESENTATIVE (marizan Bank Buibdine in N can ship A Wellington, 1011 Pennsylvania back to the distance alone Gfibart ILLITERATE AMERICA Raiders at Large (Cincinnati Enquirer) Recalling the havoc wrought by the few Ger- man merchant vessels and cruisers which got loo: on the high seas in the World War, many person have been led to expect far greater destruction from two or three German “pocket battleships” which are now at large, having eluded the British blockade in the North Sea. The German ships already have : done some damage, and one is now in the Indian Danish child who commits 1 » Ocean, but there is little reason to anticipate a long Gotpisony life for them. Built for a specific purpose, the Deutschland Admiral Scheer are in reality heavy armored By using welded plates instead of riveted, and by weight-saving Diesel engines, the designers of these ships ved enough weight to put six 11- or more. Classes conducted in the four lan-|inch guns on a 10,000-ton hull and yet maintain guages used in the country half the children @ speed of 26 knots and a 10,000-mile radius. This between three and age already in Was quite an achievement in naval architecture, but school -‘lhu resulting warships with their 5'.-inch armor Fitteracy: 14 i Nothars \;«n\: are costly instruments for a job of sea raiding. i They have not the advantage of concealment, lands. The Ire- for nothing they do can go unnoticed. Converted land, and Russia, which at the end of yhorchanymen might raid for months on end and the eighteenth century wag rated. as more than 90 gill elude discovery, but not pocket battleships. percent illiterate, is estimated have reduced the Tf is true they can outshoot all Britain’s cruisers and percentage to approximately [outrun all her battleships. But there remain the Considerable progress has three battle c as well as two or three com- United States sinee 1930, parable French vessels, which mount heavier guns Eatond that the number and also make more speed. country was reduced by If the pocket battleship were in reality so advan- Qitring the Hast nine tageous a design, Germany would have built more grams conducted by the Work Projects Administra- | thei, . Bub _Whenres@icomh cute s iiled, ..ot E 5 5 ignored, the Reich proceeded to build two 26,000~ tion, the Civilian Conservation Corps. plus activity of truant officers and the mortality of aged ton tleships and still later to lay the keels for | three 35,000-tonners. illiterates re believed to have reduced the number | Because they cannot face up to the battle line of illiterates in the nation to two and a half million. | of the enemy, these hybrid ships of Germany's must However, judged by the standard of Northern Europe, | either serve purely defensive roles in the shelter of the United States still has room for improvement. | the North Sea bases or else do their raiding at dis- tant points on the Alliéd sea communication lines. This means they cannot operate near the approach- es of the Mediterranean or the Chanel, where the would be far greater than on open or distant National pride in “the however justified in the American way,” accomplishment politics, or industry, finds foundation in the of public edueation. The United States the rear of various European nations standpoint of literacy. This country’s last rating liter: made in 1930, listed 95.7 percent of the population as liter- ate. The Scandinavian countries boast literacy of 99 plus percent. Any truancy liable to a fine has be in effect in Sweden Norway, which has two national public instruction in both to be su everyone. In Switzerland, the illiteracy than half of one percent, and has been for business pr well of less vince is in from the on rates is education a century provides for almost languages. and of reachig cruisers rate is less 30 years is are and six years of are the true in England, Scotland below one. percent same is Germany to ten, been made in the of In the decade of illiterate persons in the less than one million. But | years the adult education pro- course greater | PROG HIA. S NOTE booty kill, N. Y “Army marksmen armed with | News dispatch from Pe of ficers estimated today that the new semi-automatic rand. rifle would take | only one minute to annihilate an entire regiment | in the open.” I Our Hotel (-Iedners (New York Times) When one reads of the number of hotel towels, blankets and ashtrays which hotel patrons carry away every year, one can only be astonished, as | Lord Clive said of himself in a similar connection, lat their moderation. The value of such pickings by American souvenir hunters was estimated by the president of the Pennsylvania Hotel Association at $1,000,000 a year. But what is this wastage in an industry with nearly one and a half million guest rooms and annual receipts of three-quarter of a billion dollars? It is about one-tenth of one percent. The hotel spokesman thinks that people who carry off bed sheets and silver spoons suffer from a warped moral outlook. But it is really much more in the nature of an ancient folkway. It belongs in the same category with drawing a mustache on the beautiful ladi in the subway posters. One does, you know. It is not really theft, because the cus- tomers must be aware that ultimately they pay for these things. It is a fixed item in hotel overhead. e ——— e TY LIS sffects of any the war as reported from London the of the London Zoo have due economy. Animals from tropical regions are feeling the lack of heat. Felix, the Indian rhinoceros, is ill for the first time since 1924. The alligators also are having a hard time and have grown unusually lethargic. of inmates caught colds to war a (Seattle Post-Intelligencer) President Roosevelt’s suggestion that wdusiry should be established upon comes the gratifying news that has directed Interior Department Follc an iron Ickes g s WHEN SOL PAYS THE COAL BILL _Homes heated by the sun are the dream nl Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientists who built this experimental house at Cambridge, Mass. Solar radiation, ‘collected in glass heat traps on the roof and stored in an insulated basement for possibly six months at a time, will be used for winter heat, summer air-conditiol is | The THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, THURSDAY, DEC. 7, 1939. YEARS AGO From THE EMPIRE %roscope “The stars incline but do not cnmper JHappy PBirthday I'he F: pice extends tonqulul tions and best wishes 1-day, their iwcthday annive: to the rui- lowing: DECEMBER 7, 1919. The resort known locally as the “Road House” at Salmon Creek was raided at 2 o'clock in the morning {and the owner was taken into cus- oday under the charge of having { liguor in his possession. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8. Good and evil aspects contend in the horoscope for this day. T is not a fortunate configuration for shipping, as storms and other per- | ils menace voyagers. There should be much constructive activity while| qor belonging to the Chichagof Min- configuration prevails. ED-|i,g Co, arrived in port on the first gineers, chemists and scientists | ¢yjp hould benefit Strange discover- fes are to be utilized in warfare af-| the new year. Heart and Home: This promising date for romance. festivities may be disappointing the young. Elderly suitors will importunate and unlucky, since war far-off or near, casts its glamor over men in uniform. This is alert promising date for communicating | jogy. | with affuent relatives who may be b 4 | found in a generous mood. It is| John R. Bender, proprietor of the 0 auspicious day for. starting on a|Ready-to-wear store of Petersburg, journey. The stars smile upon banks | was in Juneau visiting. | and bankers today. | 1. What is meant Business Affairs werocodile tears™? the United ~States 2. What U. S should be stimulated under, this Europe, and why? planetary government. This neigh- 25 3. What is a female fox called? borliness, however, is seen to include| P. J. Lynch, of the Lynch Brolh-" 4. What acid is present in vine- the danger of entanglement in the|ers Diamond Drill contractors, was gar? war in Europe. Factories will work|on the City of Seattle. He was on!| 5. Which is the oldest standing vertime in the east and the west|a business trip to look after the in- monarchy in Europe? through the winter months. Strikes|terests of his company which was | will be threatened but prevented |operating a number of drills in this | ANSWERS \s public opinion withholds sympa- |part of the country. ' 1. Hypocritical grief; the croco- thy for increased wage demands. | dile was fabled as weeping while it National issues: Supporters of the ate its victim. League of Nations will advocate a|Murre, belonging to the Fish com-| 2. Woodrow Wilson, to take part conference of neutral powers and|pany, was at the Gastineau Hotel.|in the Peace Conference following will urge strong participation by the ;lhe World War. United States government. Danger- | 3. A vixen, »us speculation and activity in the| Acetic acid stock market will tempt many, in- Great Britain. ‘luding women, Growth of confi- - fence in Americn diplomats will be marked as their counsel is sought on unusual problems concerning commerce and trade. Bankers will| seek advice in Washington. International Affairs: In Ger- many and Ttaly there will be ominous signs of discontent among the peo- nle due to economic conditions. Food | estrictions will increase illness among the aged and deplete the en- . rgy of workers. Sweden will enjoy prosperity as sales of iron and oth- DECEMBER 7. Mrs. A. R. Edwards Carolyn McAlister Lois LaGasa Echo Cangalose Robert. Sarovich Robert A. Hildre Mary Loken The new mine tender Ambas this President F. W. Ketchmark of the | organized Independent Gold A|Mining Corporation, left on the| Jacyneth Sey Social | pheasant for Windham Bay where! Rudolph A. Shinnberg 0| the company was operating | Frank A. Olson be S e i ter newly is net A memorial service was held at the Elks’ at which time Judge Rob- W. Jennings delivered: the eu- LOOK and LEARN By A. (; Gordon by the term Mr, and Mrs. R. E. Robertson were returning passepgers on the City of attle after a trip of several weeks Trade between and Canada President visited C. F. Ferdine, engineer of the Walter B. King of Thane spent the week-end at the astineau Hotel. | 4. o 5. Weather—Highest 29; Low Clear. . 26.| - DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH ByW.EGordon | words Often Misused: Do not say, “Give me a little bit.” Omit little. Q. When a woman has been in- iBlt means a very smalle(l;{ec;llfl o munition essentials bring large|troduced to you as “Alice Young,” Q?f}::)‘“b‘:’)“?f;’:‘;’r‘;?;‘ Pmno:mc returns, Food will be plentiful in|how do you know whether to ad- \d:a o nl(’)s s b y chi a- s 8 the Scandinavian countries, but|dress her as Mrs. Young or Miss bbbt ob ah, o as in no, Denmark will consume large reserves | YOung? [firet sotiable, principal. accent on in feeding armies mobilized for de-| A. The only thing to do is to, hird syllable. 5 ask her, unless there is some one " i : et e Ry Often Misspelled: Medal; Persons whose birthdate 1t is haye | €lse nearby whom you can a Pelsheamtsionuiimonins Q: What is the birth stone for |Medallion; two Us. he augury of a year of g i | Decembar. i . | Synoymns: Gist, essence, substance, une. Losses may be sustafiie | December, and its significance? | b "o 4 main point. through carelessness regarding legal| A. The turquoise, signifying suc-} - “Use d th ] ; saadinaR: proApaTiE Word Study: “Use a word three yapers, stock certificates and bonds. “Q 'M i LA ; .| times and it s yours.” TAL 08 At . - is D"Ob' ’ ay a woman retain her coa Shiliven;hacn o thisige? in & restaurant, instead of checking |€Fease our vocabulary by masterng bly will be possessed of & high ops 0 a re: , instes e O okay. Todsy Word dir of inteiigetice. THEY FRg : Chaos; confused state of things; impulsive and forceful in expressi A. Yes; it may be slipped over| o1 | complete disorder. (Pronounce ka- their desires, affectionate and trusf the l’“‘k of her chair. i ian dnyALS. ‘o 6s. tor abgodiint | first syllable.) “He brought. order Susannan Wesleys e Plan Xmas Affair, Members of the Susannah Wes- L] Mee' Tonl h' ley Circle met yesterday afternoon| Arrangements for the Christmas for a business session in the so-|party will be made by Mrs. Lee ‘{cial room of the Methodist Church| Corkle, Mrs. John Rogers and Mrs. “1at which time a financial report| George Martin. The Juneau Fire DepartmeBtlwas made on the bazaar and plans| members will hold their reguld¥|were made for a Christmas party. | monthly meeting tonight at the Fire| pe hollda) affair will be held Club. =3 Under the order the evening, plans will be launched for the annual Firemen's Ball in February and the annual Christmas Day open house at the Fire Club e Okay, Relax; Those Mines Won'f Cross The Atlantic Ocean (Continued from rage One) ETIQUETTE k4 By Roberta Lee one 1. (Copyright, 1939(. —— - jointly on December 20, with the Men's Club and the Sunday School, and will be in the form of a pot- luck supper. Lode and placer locauol notices for sale at The Fmplre Office. Daily Crossword Puzdo of business for. American Indian 20. 23. Ruminant animal . Shipping e S htaher 25. Saw with the 26. ACROSS Solution of Yesterday’s Puzzle Palo brown Room In a harem, . Wife of Zeus . Makes official proof of a will . Dismounted Number of manual digits . Walstcoats . Commotion Contemptible E grain Greek letter Flowering plant 28, Paid public notices . Command to & Nelghhofly working atherin Make a mi take terested eye on the business. Much of our Atlantic coastal traffic fol- lows the shallow lanes close to the shore where it isn't necessary to buck the Gulf Stream current on the southward turn. The water is smoother there, sheltered in part from Atlantic storms. But it is in just such shallow water that the mine works best. The effectiveness of such min- ing is far greater than one would think. The mines may get only three or four ships a day, but it keeps hundreds of others from run- ning the risk. Western bandits used to work on that basis. A bandit would jump suddenly into a frontier saloon on a lush Saturday night and get away with payrolls and pros- pectors’ pokes. He could keep 50 men at bay by warning: “Don’'t try to rush me. I can't stop you all but I will drop the first six.” That was one for each bullet in his six-shooter. Mines are like that. Every ship sunk by a mine means one mine less to worry about. But it is a hair- raising way to be rid of them. R STORM WARNING SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., Dec. T— Weather Bureau forecasters report that a terrific storm is moving in from the Pacific Ocean and s due to strike the Northwest coast. storm extends nearly half way to the Orient. It is due .o bring heavy rains and high wind to British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and the northern part of Pronoun Born Rail bird Vibrating . Artificial language State with conviction 50. Minister Lastryments 52. Line of type in one piece Forebears . Animal raised for beef . Kind of liquor . Mottled ap- pearance in mahogany 40. Unit of weight . Compound ether . Pronoun . Lamb's pen name . Trial . Wide-mouthed jar. . Nimble: colloq. . Genealogical 6 Famous 6. Roman date one by unken fence 9. Comparative 10. Any plant of the lrx- family 1. Cried 11. Chief of a 2. 160 square Moro tribe rods of land 16, Pertaining to 3. Metal grandparents Color Hawalian bird Domesticated Affirmative Garden plots DOWN record . Article of 3. Sonsan for use 51. Driving horse é!//!mi ‘l// IHII 7/ ull %// . s mE B ame dmmn fllllflll/lllll CCdRECC AR o Hfll/fl I=%fl== A 7 California. I | Directory Drs. Kaser and Freeburger DENTISTS Blomgren Building PHONE 56 e e Dr. A. W. Stewart DENTIST Hours 9 am to 6 pm. 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