The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, January 15, 1940, Page 4

ska Empire day " Dail v A I(l Publish EMPIRE PRINTING COM esident BSC Deltvered by carricr in Ju per month One v s ce, $6.00 ptly notify in the de- livery of Telephone MEMBER OF A The Assoc 2 repub y otherwise published T aLaskA C THA) ORGE D. C I » N tves, w L Beattle, Chic BEATTLE & American Ben ert A. Wellington, 1011 FORTY YEARS IN THE YUKON In the early days of the Klondike stampede Bennett was a big city, as far as population goes. for thousar o 1d a few women drawn from all quarters of t ld made the Yukon Territory c ce on their way into the Interi Fired by tales of fabulous wealth, the ( egated at the head of Lake Bennett and e erected a tent city where them to the n the center mining camp they buil to carry Klondike of the ri in the world At Bennett “in for a hest and largest | d hat wuz" outside news- papers sold dollar each and were quickly snapped up even at that price It was ynder such ideal that the Bennett Sun first made A E for a time, flourished. But as be were com=- pleted “their owners left until eventually Wi evacuated And it was that the Bennett Sun, like many other publications started under similar conditions, passed quietly into oblivion. In 1900 the plant of the Bennett Sun was re- moved, to: Whitehorse; which was destined 0 become the important connecting link between the end of the rail and the commencement of river navigation, and upon t hes of the Bennett Sun was founded the Whitehorse Star, which this month is celebrating its 40th anniversary A few of the original subscribers and advertisers of 40 years ago are still patrons of the Whitehorse Star, a pretty good testimonial for any newspaper, The Empire wishes the little weekly newspaper in our neighboring Territory to the north continued success and a future as useful as its past. THE LIMITS OF AIR POWER Until bombing planes are used in hundreds in- stead of scores, we shall not know with any assur- ance what there is in the ifying threat of aerial war, a threat which has accumulated through the years. But in the meantime it is c r that air power as it has been used in Western rope is not at all the overwhelming weapon most persons had be-| lieved With minor exceptions, n air attacks on British naval stations have dismal failures. Their air bombardments of Briti fleet divisions have been even less successful, accounting for no maj damage. Proving the ne point, British merial operations inst the German sea bases have been disappointing the Admiralty, if one may infer their reaction from the confirmed accounts of da: done, This, of cour: to Poland to refers only to the western war, not, where rs were amazingly ef- bombe of a successful fective. They were the weapons blizkreig there, because Polish air strength was neg- ligible. It W the same in Albania, where Italy worked the first real blitzkrieg. There was no op- n whatever. But Germany and the Allies are rather evenly matched in air power, and the result is a stalemate. land has fast pursuit planes in great num- They have been able to take off, climb to advantageous height, and drive off German bombers in nearly Similarly, the fast-climbing German Messerschmitts have made it extremely dif- ficult for British bombers to reach and destroy their objectives Thus it appears—subject t time—that in the bers every case. as on land the me any air advantage lies with the defense. Neither side can do great injury to the enemy without itself suffer- ing disproportionate losses. If this is in fact the case, the use of bombers in hundreds would be a very reckless venture, Sheep Pas tures in Alaska 'sheep pasture” The flock the present America—Umnak Island in the Aleutians. not long hence will be increased over 16,000 animals. C. C. Eubank, of Idaho, and associates have gon«‘ raising sheep in Alaska; both ends of the on quietly going to be used. Wool to the amount of was sold island are 103,000 pounds went out last year, at a Some men look for gold mines, some for timber stands, and they find them ka. It happened that Eubank and his friend looking for a ‘“sheep pasture” and tk t in Alaska also. are taking others for fisk of the Aleu- good prices. here is going to be more wool. Sub- surance that a great industry is in the and all because men found a heep pas- note ture aska that suited them just right. U ibtedly there are other “sheep pastures,” other opportunities for business developmer in Alaska 1 that seems to be necessary is for the ri and the pastures to get together and I ns that is going to happen within the n w years, and in a big way at that. The Census (Ketchikan Chronicle) Now the shouting is over, and for a year or two at 1 he can't be much argument about whethe Ketchikan or Juneau is the bigger Ketchikan population—which should run higher by the tir all returns are in—is about where it has been con- servatively estimated for the past year or two. This represents a growth of at least eight percent in the past ten years. The rate of increase i nothing like that which Juneau has had, probably nothing like Fairbanks will show. But it is a good, healthy growth Nc if the people here look to the laurels, Ketchikan is entering a decade which certain}; should see the population doubled. There is no goed reason why there shouldn't be 10,000 people here in 1950, There are fisheries resources still undeveloped. The tourist resources.haven't been scrafched. With the ‘extensive stands of timber easily -accessible all around Ketchikan' there is no reason why n woodworking industries shouldn't be established to provide the livelihood for thousands. These resources are here. Perhaps someone will come looking for them. But more likely Ketchikan will have to go looking for the people to make use of these opportunities. If it does, then you may look for five figures in Ketchikan's 1950 census. Creating Alaska Tourist Appeal (Cordova Times) Senator Lewis B. Schwellenbach, of Washington, (we almost said “our” Senator, so closely allied are the State and Territory of Alaska) has pre- dicted, as have many other prominent persons, a great increase in the tourist traffic to Alaska next year because of the fact that Europe is too b with its war to entertain visitors, or even to pro- vide transportation facilities from the United States to that continent. : Something we could do to help the tourists get their money’s worth would be to acquire, those of us who don't already have it, a working—or “talk- ing"-—knowledge of Alaska, her history, industry people, characteristics, and future, so we could in- telligently answer questions of the visitors and new- comers. We don't suggest that everyone grow -a bushy | beard and chew snoose, or run around with a gun lon one shoulder and a pick on the other, but the | tourists expect us to be a little picturesque and it would help to build up that trade were Alaskans to | absorb a little of the sourdough spirit and attitude [und impart it to the summer trippers, VAI NV BATTLE TO SAVE A LIFE—Four-hour battle during which Dr. George Coplin (left) breathed into baby’s mouth until oxygen tanks arrived, proved futile for this son of Mr. and Mrs, Hans Dahl died next day. mally a short time. A nurse stands near The boy was almost lifeless at birth, in Elizabeth, N. J., breathed nor= anxious father watching still-alive infant. to a revision of judg- in North | [ —— l %roscope ‘The stars incline but do ot cnmprv(' TUESDAY, JANUARY 16. This should be a fairly fortunat day, espe for employer stars encour mental keennc helping men to understand one other's problems. Need of str leaders in all nations is indicate avy will focus attention. and Home: Self-discipl sed. Among the y toward independ- become troublesome. A submit to severe -reg members of families st et rules of should be practic ge should be str the inclination will ence Although st advantageously rce will be seri harbor employes an. reflect the heavy Ic by importers and e st of the year stati ; employment problems persons drawing Wide resentment me form of pr may crystallize in | te Naticnal Issues: Uncertainty arding itude of the admir toward alien labor ag tigating committees | ) | re- | -| nd awaken publi N many d tc events Europe will strengthen support of President Roosevelt. International Affairs: The con- wetion of Jupiter and Saturn lat year mark the peak of or certain dictators. T rem to presage victory t rut 1 Stalin for ader. he man m > feared and peril of his will - exten places of concern to the!Unite States. The winter will cause great uffering for sol S Persons whose birthdate it is have he atgury of a year of happhmess nd success. There will be much X 1 activity en born on this day will } thor realize r s of xceedingly prudent and able ambitionszFiese n are usu popular | | WINNAH!—m a bowling | tourney among actresses in New | York, Noel Mills (above) of | Montreal bowled 210, to win, Gets Island Post George A. Malcolm (~ Judge George A. Malcolm, former associate justice of the Philippine supreme court, has been appointed by President Roosevelt to s Benigno Fernandez Garcia in post of attorney general of Puerto Rico. — alties will be tested | THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, MONDAY, JAN 15, 1940. YEARS AGO From THE EMPIRE JANUARY 15, 1920 Work had been resumed on the iismantaling of the Goldstein Apart- nent House which had been dam- \ged by the recent slide. A big lonkey engine was used, making the vork go ahead quite rapidly In the presence of fully 100 mem- sers, the annual installation of of- ices was held by Mt. Juneau Lodge, ith M. S. Whittier, Grand Lec- wrer of Alaska, acting as Installing Officer for the evening. John Wes- ley McDaniel was installed as Wor- hipful Master. In the year 1919 there were 52 girl babies born in Juneau and 24 boys, 1 total of 76. John R. Willis and Mrs. Willis were to leave for the south to spend ome time in California. Hillary McKanna, the Eagle River ncher, was in town and had ta- a position at the Juneau Dairy. Delegate George B. Grigsby spent Christmas holidays in New York, it was learned here. J. P. Williams, who was formerly Forest Ranger on the Tongass Na- ticnal Forest, resumed the work and was to be the Juneau repre- entative for the service, taking the » of Walter G. Hellan, who had ned. I The Brookdale, a large cannery ender carrying a crew of seven men was at the City Float. The boat was to Prince Willlam Sound where it was to be used by a can- Milke, of George F. Forrest 1 Co., left on the City of Seattle a business trip to Ketchikan. Weather—Highest 10; Lowest 9. Cleudy. D | | | | HELP AN ALASKAN Telephore 713 or write The Alaska Territorial Employment Service OR--Single, age 31 Graduate civil engineer, BS de- sree. Experien; at surveyin apping, drafting, calculating; for- merly worked for Government five vears. Also experienced in mining, run stopers, timbering, ete. Goodl ali around man. Call for ES 03235, CALL FOR BIDS led bids will be received in the office of the Commissioner of Education, Territory of Alaska, Ju- neau, Alas it 10:00 a.m., March 6, 1940, and will then be opened and read, for the furnishing of all laber, materials, transportation, and equipment necessary for the com- plete constfuction of the Snag Point School Building, with Teach- ers' Living Quarters, Snag Point, Alaska. ns may be obtained from An- E. Karnes, Commissioner of Education, Territory of Alaska, or from the H. B. Foss Company, Architects, Juneau, Alaska A deposit of $10.00 will be re- quired for each set of plans and aticns, to insure their safe return. A bid bond of 5% of the con- tract price will be required to ac- company the proposal. ANTHONY E. KARNES, Commissioner of Education, Territory of Alaska. Publication dates: January 16-22 1940. ady 3 ¢ FRIEND OF MAN... A prizes but he has a good job as county, Valdina Farms' nominee | Happy i Pirthday | OGP L R The E tions and Uest wishes *~day, their birthday anpiversz. to the 1o | lowing: JANUARY 15. Mrs. John (Betty) McCormick Mrs. Howard Thompson Bennhart Savikko Mary Fitzgibbon Bennard Altmeueller Marion Foster DAILY LESSONS | IN ENGLISH * By W. L. Gordon : W ds Often Misused: Do not say, “The reoccurrence of winte Say, “The recurrence of winter.” Often Mispronounced: Dialogue. Pronounce the o as in cost, not as in of. Often Misspelled: Plain Plane (level; also a tool). Synonymns: Kindness, goodness, gentleness, tenderne compassion, benignity. Word Stud; times and it is yours.” crease our vocabu one word each day. Today Transcendent; surpassing others in excellence. “The hills and winding river presented a view of trans- cending beauty.” - —————— MODERN ETIQUETTE * By Roberta Lee (clear). “Use a word three Let us in- Q. What could really be called true politeness? A. Chesterfield's definition is: and “True politeness is perfect ease and freedom. It simply con- sists in treating others just as you love to be treated yourself. Q. When you are invited to an out-of-town wedding, where you ! must stay over night at a hotel, who should pay the hotel bill? A. You should pay this bill, with- out even “hoping” that someone else might do so. Q. What are a few appropriate closings when a woman is writing a letter to an intimate friend? Affectionately yours, Devoted- LOOK and LEARN * By A. C. Gordon 1. How long did pohibition last in the U. 8.? 2. Who was the first woman elect- ed to sit in Congress? 3. What is the name of the smal- lest English bronze coin? 4. What is the freezing point on a Centigrade thermometen? 5. Which two of our states are named after an English and a ANSWERS 1. 13 years, 10 months, 19 days. 2. Miss Jeanette Rankin, in 1916, Representative from Montana. 3. Farthing. 4. Zero. 5. Georgia and Louisiana. B = DR. STEVES, CHIROPODIST, Arch Appliances to measure— . 10 Valentine Bldg. Phone 648 | -~ | Fnlarzed. Now On Sal 3 [ ND HORSE_—with his bur- _ lap blanket and forlorn look, Sande might not take any beauty stable mascof. The horse is Vis- for Santa Anita (Cal.) Handicap. pire extends congratula- | Dir e C t O r Y Fraternal Societies I Gastineau Channel JACK F. DERRIG ACCOUNTANT AND AUDITOR REPRESENTING MARSHALL CRUTCHER, C.P.A. (STATE OF WASHINGTON) SHATTUCK BUILDING TELEPHONE 441 EATTLE Drs. Kaser and B. P. 0. ELKS meet every Wednesday at 8 p. m. 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