The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, July 24, 1940, Page 4

whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; a democracy in a republic; a sovereign Nation | of many sovereign States; a perfect Union, one and #fi;uly Alaska Empire Published every evening exc ept Sunday by the h PIRE PRINTING COMPANY inseparable; established upon those principles of % m" Gty i M gl President | freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which HELEN TROY BE R. L. BERNARD Enters4 in the Post Office m Juneau as Second Class Matter. ness Manager | American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes. . “I therefore believe it is my duty to.my country | to love it; to support its Constitution; to obey its | Jaws; to respect its flag; and to defend it against all | enemies.” Forest Service Needs a Chief (Seattle Pest-Intelligencer) since the death of Mr. Silcox the United States Forest Service has been without a permanent Chief. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Delivered by earrler in Juneau and Douglas for $1.25 per month. By mail, postage paid, at the following rates: One sear, in advance, $12.00; six months, in advance, $6.00; one month, In advance, $1.25. Subscribers ,“.u (u;)f'r l‘m‘;nr 1 Ih‘('y “"1‘ p‘{nm'ony notity | The Post-Intellgencer believes a head of the service usiness Offl any faflure or irregular - h i o gl i ulerity in the de- | g5n1d be selected without further relay. ews Office, 602; Business Office, 374, We believe the appointee should be a man of f 'MBER OF ASSOCIATED PRFSS sufficlent standing to lead a successful campaign The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for | . aaopuon of a National Forest policy. He republication of all news dispatches creditcd to 1t or not other- | g oibive. Bk Hvain arfel Wise credited in this paper and also the local mews published Should be able to resolve the rivalr and quarrels terein 3 between the Forest Service and the National Park ARANTEED TO BE LARGER | Servce 'ALASKA CIRCULATION C THAN THAT OF ANY OTHER PUBLICATION. head of the Forest Service At any rate he should be problems of the Pacific Preferably the new should be a Western man. well acquainted with the Northwest In view of the importance of the issues involved GEORGE D. CLOSE, Tnc.. Na Jves, with offices In_San Prancisco, Seattle Chlrm 0, New York and Boston. 1 Newspaper Representa- Los Angeles, Portland, SEATTLE REPRES) 4merican Bank Building. TATIVE--Gilbert A. Wellington, 1011 provmatarvandice ——— in the appointment, The Post-Intelligencer invites the personal attention of President Roosevelt. e problem of outstanding importance, of , is the adoption of a National Forest policy last two Congresses have appointed committees The for that purpose, after having been called upon Lo‘ 50 by the President in a special message. ‘The committee appointed by the present Congresa got so far as to hold a series of regional hearings |and then to listen to Secretary of Agriculture Wal- do policy. And, The commit- |their views as to a comprehensive there the matter was allowed to rest. |tee decided to take no action toward |the required legislation at this |In effect the committee told the Forest build up public sentiment in favor of its plan. is obvious that the effort to do this will languish while the Service remains under a temporary, acting Service to FIRST IN 'I'l"‘ FIELD For many years we on the Empire staff have|Chiel: e felt we were putting out the best newspaper in The l-zxst;ncr Oir rrlnctmnk b;;.wz{-en;he For:st Alasis. . Bvideritlythe peoplbier Alasks: feel thi'sams | ooryce-and the Nalional Park Bervice s & IAUer of long standing. The solution of this problem has way about it. More people subscribe to the Empire than to any other Alaska daily newspaper |are in different Departments, Every time it has In the Juneau merchandising the Empire |peen suggested that they be put under a single has many hundreds more subscribers than {he near-|Cabinet officer a storm of protest has been evoked. est rival. A recent house-to-house survey in the | It is evident that some means must be found, City of Juneau shows the Empire is delivering {en either to induce the two services to work harmoni- rea, papers to every seven by any daily competitor. |ously on a joint program or to draw a sharp line| On Glacier . including the Loop and u,wor demarcation between their zones of authority. Fritz Cove road, the Empire delivers four times as The first alternative clearly was in the mind of President Roosevelt when, at Lake Crescent, in 1937, | he proposed a solution of the Olympic National Park séribers: than' thé' opposition tpmblcm that would conserve recreational values with- 7 5 ] out interfering with the region’s industrial develop- The Juneau Postoffice tells us are mailing | ;pone two and one-half times as many papers as the near- | Obviously the continuous attention of a strong est competitor. These go to subscribers in uut]ung@mdm is needed. We believe he should be a Western towns and in other sections of the Territory, v‘man‘ preferably acquainted with the problems of There is a reason for this clear preference on |the Pacific Northwest, because the best prospects for the part of newspaper readers. The Empire is the |salvaging the remaining timber resources of the biggest and best paper in Alas] It makes use of nation, and putting the timber industry upon a world-wide news gathering facilities of the Associated |firm basis, are centered here. Press. It carries more than twice “m.\ The President knows these problems but it can- stories as any competitor. It has a larger and bet- | Ot be expected that he will be able to give them the 3 " day-by-day attention that is required if they are to staff of local news gatherers, a local i ter palq i i nd "Ts 0€41 i pe solved. The President can select a man, with the coverage is superior on every story. It subscribes to . A il ) i I 3 | [necessary background, able to devote himself to a the Associated .Fu,\s Wirephoto service, which umblvs;m.ogmm of activity that must be continuous. us to print pictures from all parts of the nalion That is what we urge. and world a few hours after the camera shutter has clicked. The Empire is bringing the world to Alaska | as no other publication is even attempting to do. These are facts which mean something to newspaper reader in Juneau and to every advertis in the Alaska market. Read the Empire; advertise in the Empire Alaska's best and most widely read newspaper, CREED many papers as the other afternmoon newspaper. In Douglas the Empire has one-third more sub- we as many Nice to Have You (Cleveland Plain Dealer) At almost any other time, America could get quite excited about the coming of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor to live next door. As it is, a large number of us who have nothing much else to |do will stop over at the Bahamas to see if they }roul]y look like their pictures, This will help the’ tourist business, so only good can come of it But in view of the times, most of us will just pen the famous couple a pleasant little mental note: It is THE AMERICAN | s to those If we can hold fast in time of str things we have set up as our ideals, America will “Awfully glad to hear you are coming. Sorry we come gloriously through any emergency. {shall be so busy while you are here.” Reread in this spirit The American’s Creed | which we have been asking several generations of | Mussolini says that Italians and the world should schoolboys to commit to memory and remember |, .o that the Frehch were surprised at the impetu- through their lives. | osity and bravery of the Italians in the four-day war “I believe in the United States of America as a of the Western Alps. To say nothing of their ten- government of the people by the people, for the people; acity, eh Benito? o0 A HERE'S WHY l‘ The Empire has modern equipment for economical production The Empire's printing staff is composed of men who are craftsman in their own specialized field The Empire has a com- lete and varied stock of printing papers Goon Pnl“Tchroates and builds respect for your business. An original print job, showing crafts- manship, reflects the policy and product of your firm. Therefore, you cannot risk the possibility of wrong impres- sions because of inferior printing. The Empire guarantees more than satis- factory printing—at a fair price! The Daily Alaska _Empire 602—Pllones—374 The Empire’s prices are fair and service prompt— ask our customers Large or Small Jobs Handled Quickly and Efficiently g It lurge to |lace and a number of Forest Service experts outline | introducing | ssion bf Congress. | been complicated by the fact that the two Services| | feverish | campaign proceeds. THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, WED i HAPPY BIRTHDAY o - o D O JULY 24 Jane English Mrs. M. Mahlon Marie Williams William Mahoney B. H. Manery Mrs. B. Carmichael Mike Seston John W. Jones ESDAY, JULY 24, 1940. e e T O - oo 120 YEARS AGO 7% mvrire JUL Construction of a large plant at for commercial, railroad and naval for coal mines at .Y 24, 1920 Sutton, Alaska, to wash mined coal use, and erection of suitable houses Chickaloon were among the Alaskan development features outlines by Secretary of Navy Josephus Daniels and Secretary of Interior John Payne at a luncheon more shipping and for the developm were expected to exceed its wealth of Renewed activities of fish pirate: in Seattle. Plans were also laid for ent of oil resources in Alaska which gold. in waters in this district were re- ported with 34 robberies so far this season. A. Rundell, who secured & patent for a motor sled that he claimed wou of winter tansportation in Alaska, als adian Government The tug Daniel Kern, formerly from the United States Government 11d overcome many of the difficulties Iso received a patent from the Can- a lighthouse tender, arrived here with three barges in tow for the Deep Sea Salvage Company for work on | the Sophia wreck Robert Simpson Jr. | e d Lol e The Board of Trustees of the Alaska Pioneers’ Home awarded the steam heating and plumbing contract for the new hospital and laundry e ——ee———— ¥ | | uilding at Sitka to Marshall and Newman Company of Juneau. H 0 R 0 S c 0 P E D. B, Femmer, who had been visiting at Port Orchard, Wash., re- turned to Juneau on the Alameda. “The stars incline | Weather: Highest, 53; lowest, 51; cloudy. " but do mot mmpel m”-“---'_m“ Daily Lessons in English 3. 1. GORDON After a routine morning it is wise o bt SRS to push important matters in the later hours. Merchants and manu- facturers should make much of this planetary government. The achieve should be strong builders and me- among engineel chanical experts. Heart and Home: This is a day| for routine matters of the house-| hold when the preservation of food- | stuffs should engross attention Informal social entertainments are | well directed, but romance will not flourish, Young men may be pre- occupied with personal plans that do not include marriage, Training camps will draw many eligible youths away from towns and cities. Money should be contributed to funds for the aid of war victims. Careless spending for amusement should be curtailed. Business Affairs: Mining will be fortunate for those who seek ores according to scientific methods Little known metals will be needed in the manufacture of certain pro- ducts. Chemists are to be much en- couraged in research work which will be of national interest. Trade will be brisk and manufacturing in its intensity of speed New Government bonds will be is- sued to finance preparedness ex- penditures, it is foretold. National Issues: Economy in Government will be advocated with great emphasis as the national Finance will be widely discussed in view of inter-| national chaos affecting bankmg.‘ Changes in the Administration at Washington will indicate foresight| that visions increase of the na-| tion’s influence as a world power | and the added responsibilities to- ward a Europe in distress, International Affairs: Because the world is under the major rule of | a mutation conjunction which re- mains in force for many years the two conjunctions of Jupiter and Sa- | turn this year are of supreme sig- ;- nificance. The final conjunction of | the two planets in February 1941, should mark the dawning of a| period of international understand- ing which will follow the fall jof dictators. Sweeping reforms will be introduced for the benefit of the people of many nations. Persons whose birthdate it lls‘ have the augury of a year of up§ and downs, Sudden changes of for- tune are indicated, but it will be unwise to desert a tried vocation or business enterprise, Children born on this day flll be vigorous, optimistic and practi- cal. They may be observant and should be carefuly educated for they are likely to have great pde- sibilities. (Copyright, 1940) — oo —— ODD FELLOWS ATTENTION. Regular meeting of Silver Bow Lodge No. 2-A, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Work in degree of Truth. Lunch will be served. All members urged to be present. GEORGE JORGENSON, adv. Noble Grand. United States 2 Department of the Interior GENERAL LAND OFFICE District Land Office Anchorage, Alaska. February 14, 1939. Notice is hereby given that Elise- us Laurensen has filed an applica- tion for a homesite under the act of May 26, 1934, for a tract of land embraced in U. S. Suryvey No. 2363, serial 08675, situated on the north side of Tenakee Inlet about 2% miles northwest of Tenakce, latitude 57°47°'20”"N. Longitude 135° 17 West, containing 4.87 acres. Any and all persons claiming adversely any of the above men- tioned land should file their ad- verse claims in the District Land Office, Anchorage, Alaska, within the period of publication or thirty days thereafter, or they will be barred by the provisions of the Statutes, FLORENCE L. KOLB, Register (Acting). Date first publication, June 12, 1940. WORDS OFTEN MISUSED: good or bad conditions of the town should be TORY.” SANATORY conditions are alwa; SANITARY conditions may be either | “The SANITARY | s good. improved.” “The climate is SANA- OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED: Placate. Pronounce play-kate, accent first syllable OFTEN MISSPELLED: Dyspeptic; DYS, not DIS. SYNONYMS: Hale, hardy, healthy, sound, robust, vigorous “Use a word three times and it is yours.” Let us WORD STUDY: our vocabulary by masterin lacking continuity; inere SPASMODIC; intermittent; g one word each d - ) 1 ) | | MODERN ETIQUETTE ™ popmrra 1ee || & Q. What are the usual hours for an afternoon tea and reception, and when should guests arrive? A guest may arrive at A. The usual hours are from four to seven. any time durir hours, Is it necessz for the hostess of a house-warming to write “th you" notes for all gifts brought by the guests? A. Yes, by all means. It would be rude and unappreciative not to | do 50, Q. Is it proper for a passenger to tip an airline hostes A. No; it is not expected LOOK and LEAR DEUDRR———— e 1. What is the practical unit in 2 3. Who was Atlas? 4. What wood has the greatest 5. England from France? ANSWERS: 1. Ampere. 2. On Mt. Sinai. 3. Mythological character conde his shoulders. 4. Locust. 5. Strait of Dover. C GORDON »--__»—-—»—--—-—“\.-6 which electric currents are measured Where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments? tensile strength? What is the name of the narrowest passage of water separating mned by Zeus to bear the heavens on Calls from Farmers Increase DAVENPORT, Iowa, July 24—A large increase calls from farmers for men to help with seasonal work has been in the number of | reported by the Iowa State Em- ‘pluymenl Service, The active file | of uneraployment applicants is at the lowest point since December, ‘1937 and a shortage of some skilled workers has developed. . — MOLLER HERE | Dan Moller, Sitka manager of the C lumbia Lumber Company, came | over by plane last night for a brief visit here. He is at the Baranof Hotel. Try a classified ad in The Empive ‘Shot Down, He Escapes Nazis | Shot down near the Force pilot disguised himself as a days of hair-raising adventure making his way through enemy-oceu- obied territory, he arrived back in England. The New Zealander is shown with his new llnrflunephneonwhlchhehulfllflm Date last publication, Aug. 7, 1940. adv. frontier by Nazi airmen, this Royal Air Belgian refugees and after twelve insignia flouting the usual bad-luck symbols. | | Glasses Fitted Lenses Ground {1 Director * Drs. Kaser and erery' Professional Fraternal Societies Gastineau Channel 0. ELKS meet every second and fourth Wednesday at 8 P m F Visiting brothers = wel- reeburger come. H. E. SIMMONS, DENTISTS Exalted Ruler; M. H Bl 1gren Building SIDES, Secretary. PHONE 56 e MOUNT JUN¥AU G —_—mm—m— Dr. A. ¥. Stawart LODGE NO. 11 Second and fourth Monday of each month o in Scottish Pite Temple A beginning at 7:30 pm DENTIST < RALPH B. MARTIN Isig:w;; am. to 6 pm, Worshipful Master; JAMES W D BUILDING LEIVERS, 3 Office Phone 469 T - -~ Dr. Judsor Whittier CHIROPRACTOR Drugless Physiclan Office hours: 10-12; 1-5, 7-9 Hooms 2-3-4, Triangle Bldg. PHONE 667 —_—mnm—m—— ROBERT SIMPSON, OPT. 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Belis PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT GENERAL Bookkeeping Tax Service Room 8, Valentine Building Phone 676 i IT COSTS NSO LITTLE TO DRESS SMARTLY AT DEVLIN'S TFAN Seward Helene W. Albrecht PHYSICAL THEMPEUTICfl Phone 773 Valentine Building—Room 7 resulta, TELEPHONE—S51 COMMERCIAL SAFE DEPOSIT 1 %!l Now LOCATED AT Business Counselor DRUGGIST COOPER{BUILDING | "‘l‘b: Squibb_Stores of Alaska™ GASTINEAU CAFE LUNCHEON SPECIALTIES “The Slore for Men"” SABIN’S Front St—Triangle Bldg. Need of DIESEL OIL—STOVE OIL YOUR COAL CHOICE HAULING STORAGE and CRATING CALL US . Juneau Transfer Phone 48—Night Phone 481 ILY SHOE STORE “Juneau’s Oldest Exclus- stve Shoe Store” Lou Hudsen AND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS * CAPITAL—$50.000 SURPLUS—$125,000 * 2% PAID ON SAVINGS * BOXES