The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, February 6, 1940, Page 4

Daily Alaska Empire - - President dident and Business Manager Publhhrd avers evening RE PRINT smm MELEN TROY BEND R. L. BERNARD o Juneau ns Secord Class Matter. Entered in the Post Office | e e e SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Delivered by carrler In Juneau and Douglas for §1.25 per month By mail. postage paid, at the following rates: One sear, in advarce, 0; six months, in advance, $6.00; one month, in advance, $1.2 Bubscribers will conter a favor if they will promptly notify e or irregularity in the de- the Business Office of sny fall ltvery of their papers Telephones: News Office, 602; Busines: Office, 374. “MPMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS. s is exclusively entitled to the use for The Associated republication of ews dispatches credited to it or mot otherwise cred this paper and alsp the local news published herein. “TALASKA CIR TULATION GUARANTEED TO BE LARGER THAN TJAT OF ANY OTHER PUBLICATION. nal Newspaper Representa- neisco, Los Angeles, Portland, Boston. GEORGE D. CLO Afves, with officus in_San Beattle, Chicazo, New York SEATTLE REPRESENTATIVEGllbert A Wellington, 1011 American Bank Building. OUT OF THE P/ Of editorializing on the ever-present problem of war and how to avoid it, or peace and how to attain and guarantee it, there is no end. Bul,‘ somehow, the vaunted “power of the press” seems to have been singularly impotent thus far in help- ing abolish this evil by and to mankind. Of all that has ever been written on the subject by journalists, it seems to us that none has excelled the words of a great American whose 234th birthday anniversary was observed by his fellow-countrymen recently. In 1780, while the American was still in progress English friend, Richard Price “We make daily great improvements in natural, as follows there is one I wish to see in moral philosophy; the discovery of a plan that would induce and oblige nations to settle their disputes without first cutting one anothe.’s throats. ‘When will men be convinced, wars at length become misfortunes to those. unjustly commenced them, and who triumphed blind- hardship on the German people. ly in their success, not seeing all its consequences. Your great comfort and mine in this war is, we honestly and faithfully did everything power,. 49 prgvent. it.. Adieu, my dear friend, yours. etc. B. FRANKLIN.” Eight years later, when Russia and Turkey engaged in one of their wars, another friend, Benjamin Vaughn, “I regret the Immense quantity of misery brought upon mankind by this Turkish war; and I am arnid the King of Sweden may burn his fingers by attack- | ing Russia saying: “When will princes learn arithmetic enough to calculate, if they want pieces of one another’s terri- | tory, how much cheaper it would be to buy them, than to make war for them, even though they were to give a hundred years' purchase? “But, if glory cannot be valued, and therefore the wars for it cannot be subject to arithmetical calculation so as to show their advantage or disad- vantage, at least wars for trade, which have gain for their object, may be proper subjects for such computation; gnd a trading nation, as well as a| single trader, ought to calculate the probabilities of profit and loss, before engaing in any considerable adventure “This however nations seldom do, and we have had frequent instances of their spending more money In wars for acquiring or securing branches of com- merce, than a hundred years' profit or the full en- Joyment of them can compensate.” Perhaps, when this latest holocaust which has overtaken Europe ded and if and when America participates in building a more enduring peace, one of its great contributions will be a common-sense approach to the solution of the problem based upon the principles enunciated by one B. Franklin, printer, | and idealist. publish practical THE MAN WHO “CONTROLLED” HITLER 1 report that the fortune of Fritz | they would expose themselves to occupation by one lor the other power. Revolution | warfare this American wrote to anpinch of the blockade and embargo as greatly as that | Year Plan, in our Strictions of economic self-sufficiency, had put the and belieye: meever, | GETmAR people on a war basis as far as consumers’ were jsed in the early days. Franklin wrote to Hitler turned out to be “the little man who wasn't | | there. Hitler to “use hlm." ssen now is in exile. So the $5,000,000 fortune has been confiscated and the Thyssen steel works will be taken over by the Nazis. You also will recall that ’x‘hy-’ Scandinavia on Trial (Cincinnati Enquirer) Diplomacy of the last week has centered on the hree capitals of Scandinavia, All three countries, Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, are determined to cemain neutral if at all possible. But they Brcl cqually determined to fight rather than let their territories be used by any belligerent. It is their misfortune to be so located that they shut Russia off from the Atlantic and flank the northern coast of Germany. They are endangered on both counts. The Soviet Union's drive against Finland cannot be other than a threat to Sweden and Norway. The peoples and governments of both states know this, but the governments, in contrast to the peoples, are proceeding cautiously, refusing | to let their hostility to Communism obscure their | vision of political and military realities. The Scandinavian countries are also endangered by the fact that they command most of the ap- proaches to Germany's coast line. If they allowed | the British and French a completely free hand in sending troops to Finland, they might find their | own territory used as a base for a land, sea, and air | offensive against Germany. Sweden could easily become the battleground in a war which still is in search of fighting front. Denmark is perhaps in the most awkward spot | of all, for there are German sea bases within sight of Danish soil. Denmark is quite at the mercy of German military power, and yet is normally very dependent on the British market for her economic a | well-being. Denmark’s main peninsula, Jutland, would be an ideal advanced base for preventing an enemy from penetrating the Baltic. Because of this the Danes have to exercise the most scrupulous care to remain neutral. At any sign of unneutral conduct, These geographic factors have conspired to make the Scandinavian states the center of strategic plan- ning and diplomatic intrigue. And unless something happens to open up a front in the Balkans or the Near East, it seems likely that the strain on the Scandinavian Governments will continue. | ! foreigners are employed. Victory in Economic War ( (Cleveland Plain Dealer) A member of the general staff in the world's strangest war has reported a major victory to his superior officers, the - British House of Commons. The general is Ronald R. Cross, Minister of Economic who says Germany is today feeling the imperial Germany felt the blockade in 1916. If this is true it is a major victory in the economic war of attrition which so far, at any rate, has taken the place of the old fashioned method of military campaigning There are reasons, aside from those advanced When will human reason be |y crogs, for believing that his assertion is not just sufficiently improved to see the advantage of this? | wishful that even successful 'morale. who | military machine before the war involved a great thinking or an effort to bolster civilian Germany's drastic efforts to build up her The “guns instead of butter” philosophy of Hermann Goering's Four- carried out under the self-imposed re- goods was concerned, before the first gun was fired. | |1t is no secret that Hitler failed to make Germany ' the little man’s paradise which he so glibly prom- | For the man in the street | The imposition of rationing cards a week ' before the war started in Poland, calling for a limited diet, showed that, Germany’s plight, however, does not mean that the nation will collapse by the middle of next week. | |It is symptomatic of a growing condition that can- | not be improved from any of, the sources now avail- | able to Germany. Russia cannot help. The Bal- | kans bring forth their supplies reluctantly only after much diplomatic bargaining and then the total is of little real value. Germany may eventually be brought to her knees by this kind of warfare. But there is a danger that before the end is reached the Nazis will make a desperate thrust to break through. If they attempt it, it will be a sign of weakness and a signal that possibly the end is near. The Lurch of Time (Philadelphia Record) In Bridgeport, Conn,, to blow up a safe filled with dynamite. Two Bis- marck, N. D, men confessed the theft of a wind- mill. A Phillipsburg, Pa., motorist slept comfortably | while his car hit a bridge, a tree, the sidewalk, and, finally, a house. In Nebraska, a Senator appeared before the Legislature dressed in a barrel. And in Joliet, Ill, when a leaking brewery flavored the city ' water system, a citizen phoned City Hall: *“Make mine stronger—there’s no collar on it!” A broadcast from Moscow announces that Rus- sia will declare war on Finland unless the Finns | return the weapons “stolen” from Red Army troops | at Suomussalmi. While peace still rages it may be | difficult for the Finns to restore these guns to their original owners. But the ammunition captured with them will no doubt be speedily returned. ‘When Russian generals from the Finnish front n dis steel magnate, now tolals about $5,000,000. Thyssen, you'll recall, Aid \‘\\ My R > 1 GIMME <\ , BACK My GUN N ORILL BUST T/w C‘ocm% THREATENED TO DECLARE WAR ON FINLAND UNLESS THE SOME OF WAR'S DEADLIEST WEAPONS HAVE. BEEN INVENTED ANO MANUFACTURED BY THE PEACE-LOVING SCANDINAVIANS/ A DANISH LINER SURVIVED A MINE BLAST, BUT TS CARGO OF SO¥ BEANS, SWELLED TO THREE TIMES ITS NORMAL SIZE BY SEA WATER, BURST THE VESSEL'S SIDES AND (T SANK, | tions today. Speculation may be (may engage persons in high posi- ! tions. | have the augury of a year of unu- | sual iline but so far | servative side. ‘a cat. yeggs tried unsuccessfully | come home to Moscow to thaw out they generally is the man who built up get the hot Mnt c%)roscope “The llars incline but do mot compel” il N, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Astrologers read this as a for- tunate day, although severe storms may , interfere with certain plans and retard transportation. There is an aspect stimulating to construc- tive projects in the United States. Engineers and editors are likely to profit under this sway which pres- ages an unusual demand for their services. The evening is lucky for women, especially those past middle age. Heart and Home: News of ap- parent progress of dictators in their aggressive plans will accent the blessings enjoyed in this coun- try of peace and progress,.Domes- tic interests will gain in ‘toming mohths when the custom of seek- ing amusement in night clubs and other places of diversion will be less popular than it has beem in the past, Old traditions will be re- spected again and the home will be the center of much social life. Business Affairs: The stook mar- ket may be sensitive to war condi- | most perilous as foreign securi- ties reflect new hazards. Domestic trade should be fair all through the month. Farmers may have cause to rejoice over government aid as food becomes of more and more, concern in countries torn by war. International Affairs: Propagan- da may assume new forms and| The stars warn that in this country human termites will con- tinue to bore deeply into govern- ment foundations. While there will| be amazing espionage in the Unit- ed States, there should be avoid- ance of unfounded suspicion where Persons whose birthdate it is interest in persons of om:o-1 site sex. Hasty romances are indi- cated, but they should be avoided. Children born on this day prob- | ably will be intense in nature and‘ physically attractive. They may be careless regarding details, but cessed of marked artistie tale 1Copyrighz 140) | - —— ! Washingfon Goes | To Work at Nine; | Conggis, Twelve' (Continued 11em Page One) | i Doc MeclIntire hasn't found him overweight these days. Probably| not. The President cuts his rations | from time to time at Doc McIn- tire's suggestion. No protest. Across his bed are spread sev- eral newspapers, brought in by} Secretary Steve Early. Some ;lorms‘ are marked for special attention. They go over a list of things to be | done. In another half hour the | President will dress, then go to the adjoining executive offices along |a connecting runway fully exposeds to the chill air. He may be busy until midnight or later, with a brief interruption for an afternoon swim, Snow fell yesterday and city| streets are a glare of white. Vir- ginia and Maryland scrape the highways right up to the District as snow is con-| cerned, Washington is on the con- It hasn't enough | snow-removal equipment to brush | GARNER LIMOUSINES The world’s worst daily traffic| | jam is in full swing along Four- | teenth Street, off Pennsylvania. This is the bottle-neck through which 40,000 government clerks pour in half an hour from North- | west Washington where the sal-| aried brackets live. Thirty street| cars are deadlocked end to end loaded to the platforms with nine- | to-four-thirty'ers. | Rosy-faced Senator Byrd of Vir-| !ginia gets rosier still from a brisk | walk in Rock Creek Park. Sena- tor McNary of Oregon strolls a natty path down Pennsylvania Ave- nue after breakfast at the Lee House. Vice-President Garner, at 11 or a little before, will be driv- en to the Senate office building in a shiny sleek official car so long he never would have dared to campaign in Texas in it—in the days when he had to campaign. Miles of frosty-toned chandaliers glow along miles of government corridors, row after row. Noon time comes and Congress YEARS AGO 20 Prom THE EMPHE FEBRUARY 6, 1920 The total commerce of Alaska for 1919 was valued at $109,652- 399, a decrease of $17,396,793 from the total of 1918, according to the annual report of the Collector of Customs for the District of Al-| aska, which was completed during the week. The total for 1918 was $127,049,132. At the United States marshal's sale of the mill of the Craig Lum-| ber Company at Craig, the Bank of Alaska bid in the property for $16,000, the amount of the mort- gage held on the mill by the bank. E. A. Rasmuson, President of the bank, was here from Skagway for the sale. E. G. Wetzler of the United States ailway Mail Service, re- turned from Skagway on the tebeth Mrs. Martin Lynch and two chil- dren were to return home on the steamship City of Seattle from Ta- coma, where they had been visit- ing for several weeks, Jack White was to leave on the| steamer for a brief business trip to Seattle, to look after some prop- | erty here. Mr. and Mrs. James Kirkham and family were expected in Doug-‘ las from the South soon to re- locate on the Channel after two, years in Tacoma. “Jack” Lindsay, cannery at Klawock this season, according to word that had been sent here from Seattle. E. R. Stivers, Deputy Collecwr of Customs, who left for Califor-| nia because of ill health, was re- ported improving. Weather: highest 37 ,lowest 35, rain. R L THELP AN , ALASKAN ’ Telephone 713 or write Employment Service age 25, married. Experienced as hotel clerk, taxi driver, ly. Taxi experience includes year and a half driving in Seattle. Call| for ES 44. x it —_— MODERN ETIQUETTE * By Roberta Lee Q. Isn't education a very nec- essary requisite to gain a place in the social world? fundamental, but it takes more than that, Locke says, “Education begins the gentleman, but reading, good company and reflection must finish him.” Q. Is it preferable to write a formerly of | Haines, was to be in charge of the| The Alaska Territorial l CLERK-TAXI DRIVER — Male,‘ miner, hoist | operator, laborer. Acquainted local- | A. Education might be called a| e%’tppy i | PBirthday ; The Empire extends congratula-| | tions and best wishes today, their: birthday anniversary, to the fol- lowing : FEBRUARY 6 | Millie Miller | Jack W. Storey Phillip Gardner | Elizabeth Wendler Margaret Wilson F. D. Harrison | Julius Herman DAILY LESSONS | IN ENGLISH * By W. L. Gorden |, Words Often Misused: Say, “I expect (merely implying belief) to go, and I anticipate (look forward | to with pleasure) having a good time.” Often Mispronounced: Desperado, Pronounce the a as in ray; prin- cipal accent follows the a. Often Misspelled: Eulogize. Ob- 'serve the eu and the z. | Synonyms: Variety, variation, col- lection, assortment, diversity. 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: .Appellanon. a name or title “Christianity is with them a geo- graphical, not a descriptive, appel- | lation."—Faber. LOOK and LEARN ByAG.Govdu | | | | | 1. What ex-Presiaent of the U. ls became a member of the Con- !{edemm States Congress? | 2. Where is the world's chief | | source of asbestos? | 3. What bird uses its wings to | swim? | 4. What are the natives of New | Zealand called? | 5. Which is the Gopher State? ANSWERS | 1. John Tyler. 2. Province of Quebec, Canada. 3. The penguin. 4. Maoris. 5. Minnesota. | business letter in short sentences Hnd short paragraphs? A. Yes. Brevity is preferred in a ‘business letter, though it takes | experience to be able to “tell the | story” in a few words. It is often | more difficult to write a good short |letter than a long one. Q. Should a woman ever en- Mertain a man in her hotel room, | while traveling? ‘ A. Never. B — * PUBLIC CARD FARTY | Given by Women of Moose, LO.OF. |Hall, Wednesday, Feb. 7, starting at 8 pan. Bridge, whist, pinochle— admission 50 cents. Public invited. i adv. | Try an Empire ad. Daily Cross word Puzzle { members dribble out of their of- fices for the roll call in chambers. Washington is at work. e e A s ‘ Stock QuoTATIONS NEW YCnK, Feb. 6. — Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 6%, American Can 112, Anaconda 27%, Bethlchem Steel 75%, Commonwealth and Southern 1%, Curtiss Wright 10%, General Motors 53%, International Harvester 537, Kennecott 35%, New York Cen- tral 16%, Northern Pacific 8'2, Unit- ed States Steel 58'¢, Pound $3.98%%. DOW, JONES AVERAGES The following are today’s Dow, Jones averages: Industrials 145.93, rails 30.73. utilities 24.80 ACROSS Solution of Yesterday's Puzzle 9. o Y’ e G initials . Shatte: n . Cons 13. Division of & . Coarse flax long_poem R| . Play 1. Mountain: " Gons comb. 15. Spanish dance N/A . Whirlpool 17 filvre%h AR A sro{nomorle- under . Poplar 19. Town in New RIK] | Russian sea ork state . Mother 21. Symbol for . Small wild calcium A oxen 2. Ata distance EILIOITISIAM 2. make hctive 5. Doctrine ITIRIO| God of wood or kish tm- 8. Turl l!l im: mflm c utotn.‘ N perial . Coun! n New standard Mexico 30. 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GASTINEAU CAFE 1 LUNCHEON SPECIALTIES | for Health and Pleasure at the BRUNSWICK T FAMILY SHOE STORE “Juneau’s Oldest Exclus- sive Shoe Store” Seward Lou Hudson Street Manager | - Try The Empire classifieds fei results. TELEPH ONE—51 COMMERCIAL AND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS * CAPITAL—$50,000 SURPLUS—$125,000 * 2% PAID ON SAVINGS +* SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES First National Bank ; 'JUNEA’I,I—S‘LASKA 49 1 <«