The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, August 21, 1940, Page 4

4 Da;ly Alaska Em pire Sublished every evening except Sunday by the EMPIRE PRINTING COMPANY Second and Main Streets, Junceu, Alaska. WELEN TROY BENDER - - - - President R. L. BERNARD - Vice-President and Business Manager SPINS LIKE A TOP 1e would be deported for violation of the immigra- ion laws, wvould be deported and the smugglers fined. But { he is captured by the British, sent to Canada for nternment, then escapes into the United States— — y'gosh, he is set free. That, we are told, is international law. And the :ase happened. Kurt Reich, a captured submarine nachinist’s mate, leaped from a British prison hip and swam to the U. 8. shore of the St. Law- ence. Seized by our border patrol, he was held intil a Boston lawyer won his release, on the ground SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Delivered by carrler in Juncau and Douslas for §1.25 per mowth By mail. postage paid. at the following rates: o B g iey 31200; six months, 1n advance, $6.00. | hat international law required the U. S, a neu- one month, v Bubscrivers will o a favor if they will promptly notits | ral country, to give him his freedom. the Business Office y fallure or irrevularity in the de g livery of their paper: e i . No doubt if Reich was an American citizen Tel 00008 FURd i ToR: rosie Offies, TTe o had visited Canada and maybe lost his birth .ertificate or mething—he would be held until m act of Congress got him back home. Frankly, the world is getting too much for us. | We're spinning too. MEMBER OF ASSCCIALED PRESS The Associated Press is exclusively ent'tled to the use for republication of all news dispatches credited to 1t o ot ofher. wise credited in this raper aud also the local nsws publisheé heretn. “TALASKA CTRCULATION GUARANTTFD TO BE LAKGER THAN THAT OF ANY OTHFR PUBLICATI GEORGE D. CLOSE. Tnc., National N Pves, with offices in San Francisco, L Beattle, Chicazo, New York snd Boston spapes Representa- s Angeles, Poriiand, Five Horsemen Over Europe (New York Times) Ambassador Cudahy’'s account of life in con- | quered Belgium is as tragic as any story that has | come out of this war, If food supplies do not reach | Belgium by mid-September, he predicts, the Belgian people will be close to famine. The Belgians, says Mr. Cudahy, “know that a British victory is their |only hope of salvation;” but they know, too, that| | the British blockade dooms them to misery in zhn‘ winter just ahead. In a normal year Belgium must SEATTLE REPRESENTATIVE Glibert A. Welllngton, 1011 american Bank Bullding. on hand can be made to last a few weeks with severe rationing, but there is no guarantee that the Ger- |man army of occupation will not requisition some | of these precious reserves to feed the undernourished |in Germany. Invasion itself has few terrors more {awful than these, If Belgium were to be the only pool of human suffering in FEurope, its position would be pitiful fiie irenent Giblag. of Nuother: deer hlumug“‘m”h“ But Belgium will not be the only victim . ‘ Norway must try to live on fish in the dark winter season in Southeast Alaska reminds us that we are ponths: Denmark and Holland already see their| fortunate to live wildlife and game paradise. Jivestock slaughtered for lack of fodder; in Northern Near what other city the size of Juneau can the France the golden wheat stands high in the fields, hunter set out in the evening on foot and be back Wwith no one to harvest it, no one to keep it from next day with a fine buck deer? going to seed. Yet in the very convenience of our hunting and|busy harvesting other crops this year. The Four hunters lies a|Horsemen of conquest, war, famine and death ride The DEER EASON AGAIN in a in the increase in the ranks of eur threat to the population . . AR g Aotial F ;’ N han, pestilence, may yet ride alongside them, across of Juneau has increased tremendously in the Past| . Gontinent whose people will be cold as well as ten years. Almost every man in Alaska is a hunter| pungry, as vulnerable to disease germs as they were game of this area at this season of year. Unless the game is treated to the dive-bombers and tanks of the German Army. decently by this new army of hunters it will not i P e continue to hold up. Certainly it will not Rold| up if does are slaughtered wise Executive Officer Frank Dufresne of the Alaska (Seattle Post-Intelligencer) Game Commission says he hopes it will not be nee-| From two sources—the Chairman of the House| essary to have to cut down on the bag limit or on Subcommittee on Army Appropriations and the Chief| the length of season in order to protect a future|Of Staff of the Army—come hearty commendations supply. of ‘game, | Every hunter will: hane ‘s, too|OF he progress belng made upon ‘Alaskan defenses There are various menaces to the peace and and will be a good sportsman in the woods, not hrkiored B security of the Western Hemisphere. shooting at animals he cannot reach, not violating A atest: Geal of atentd 15" ol ordBd: st the regulations which have been established for the L pdiet it lipaia il son S o2 {now to an air line being projected by Germany from purpose of conserving this valuable i . not wasting any meat he kil “by mistake” or other- Alaskan Defenses | to the Brazilian Coast. The distance is about that | between Seattle and San Diego, and air line travel- {ers know how easily that is negotiated. The trans- | port planes now being fitted for service apparently | explain the willingness of German commercial firms | Figures on safe flying by the airlines of the|to promise September and October deliveries in South United States begin to reach astronomical propor- ' America of numerous industrial manufactures at tions. The Civil Aeronautics Board has now made | prices well below those at which United States pro- available operating statistics since the date of the|ducers can lay them down in the Southern con- last fatal airline accident on March 6, 1939. It shows | tinent. that up to the first of this month 1,249,594,262 pas- | The air route between Africa and Brazil, com- senger-miles had been flown without injury either | paratively short though it is for the modern air- to | plane, is nevertheless several times longer than the routes between fortified Japanese and Russian posi- tions in Asia and highly strategic points in the Aleu- tian Islands and even on the Alaskan mainland. There is, of course, the additional fact that Alaska is United States soil, and in the possession of an enemy country would constitute a direct threat to SAFE FLYING passengers or crew, | This continuing record for safe operation is a| subject for congratulation to airline management as well as to ground and flying personnel. On the premise of past experience, some relaxation of the | constant watchfulness that spells safe transportation | might have been expected after the lines had set the entire North American continent. their record for a fatality-free year. Instead, how-| That Alaska is being protected should be a source ever, the carriers continue to enhance their per- | of immense satisfaction to everyone in the United formance month by month, by careful training and | States and most of all to the residents of the Pa- control of personnel, by insisting on a eontinuous| | cific Coast. airworthiness of flying equipment, by the exchange| of useful safety information among themselves and| yeiple of prudent operation. No one has yet claimed that the great silent vote will elect him, by adbering to every though a bachelor, 37-year-old Rep- resentative Tom Hennings, of Mis- souri, has long been a champion of youngsters, For years he was St. Louis direct- or of the “Big Brothers” organiza- tion and was instrumental in pro- viding recreation centers and camps for underprivileged children. “1 guess that's what led me to join Marshall Field, Barry Bingham (crusading young publisher of the Louisville Courier-Journal) and oth- ers who are trying to do something | william Josef Willcke, a German | Ccatholic, who migrated to northern f Washington | Indiaua near the middle of the last Me"" | century. His sons, Herman Willkie fi R d |and Paul Wilkie, also born in Ger- 0' 0l.l|‘| | many, changed their names when | they entered a Methodist College at Fort Wayne, Ind. Herman, the Republican candi- date’s father, married a Methodist and changed to that faith. The fa- | ther was a successful and highly re- | spected lawyer and his mother, a | very talented woman, was the first (Continued from »age One) gestions on “How you can protect your key workers against conscrip- tion.” 1 make sure the busi- s is essential to war pro- duction. This can be done by of her sex to be admitted to the|for these unfortunate European converting a part of it to "hd\z_xlnu bar. kids,” Hennings explains. “It just such activity. Although Wendell was born and |jsn't the American way to stand 2. Prepare to prove the nec d in Elwood and the little town | by and.let them be killed by bombs 2 of the business, the 1 a high fever of excitement over [ when we have a big free country | his fame and the acceptance cere- |mony, & few months ago it was quite different Jin Carr, member of the Repub- lican State Committee, laughingly tells the story that several weeks over ‘here to shelter them.” Gangling, good-natured and a one-time Cornell track star, Hen- nings has found enthusiasm for his bill in unexpected quarters. The other day, riding to his office importance of the key work- ers and the reasons why they can’t be replaced. Place the men desired to be kept out of the draft in k positions. Note— William Kundsen, Edward before the Philadelphia convention |in a taxicab, the driver recognized R, Btettinius and other business axe- | | £07 Nis hunch that Willkie might |nim and began firing a volley of be nommated and went to the Fl- |questions about the legislation. Sur- cutives on the National Defense | yooi chamber Cemmission are not only working the for the Government without pay, but are paying their own living costs | in Washington. of Commerce with snggestion that the town start boosting Willkie for President. “Wendell Willkie,” languidly in- quired the Chamber of Commerce bt Rt I functionary, “who's he WILLKIE Blo(-R{u’llul | Today, pictures of the home-town Newsmen combing Elwood, Ind.|hero are on every lamppost and in for local color on its celebrated Na- | every window. The cost of the tive son have found Frank Wilkie, | ceremony ran around $50,000, Six uncle of the GOP standard bearer,| hundred uniformed state p;)llce: and to be the best source of 1nfvrm8-|se\-cm1 hundred plain-clothesmen tion about him. i from neighboring cities handled the Uncle Frank is a husky retired|crowd. Only 75,000 were able to steel worker who looks a great deal | get within seeing distance of the like his nephew. He is a Cathflm-‘sprakers' platform. The remainder former member of the Elwood City | followed the proceedings through Council and a few years ago was an ext:nsive loud spear system. an unsuccessful Democratic candi- i date for Mayor. He explains the BACHELOR CHAMPIONS one “I” spelling of his name by say- | CHILDREN ing that it is spelled both ways in| The Congressman who is leading the family. the fight to provide U. S. havens According to Prapk, the founder Bri ofbhewfllkh'chnhbhev.s.wu prised at this interest, Hennings lasked the cabman about it. “I want to get the dope” was the reply. “My wife and I have ap- plied for one of these kids. We've got a little place with a big yard and there’s no reason why it should not be used. It just isn't right that those kids should be bombed.” MERRY-GO-ROUND Chip Robert, genial Secretary of the Democratic National Commit- tee, is announcing to the world that while he is responsible for his wife’s debts, he is not responsible for what she says or writes His an- nouncement came the day after his wife, the glamorous Evie, published a guest social column in which she described the problem of naming a Great Dane . p! . ‘Wrote !_1_2 “Untit I get him hly 3 broken I'm just calling him Ickes. (Copyright, 1940, by United Fea- + ture Syndicate, Inc.) If a German citizen sneaked into this country If he was smuggled into the country, he = 1940 w0 AUGUST B o e AUGUST 21 Rex ‘K. Early Carl Harris Edythe Young Charles. Bland Dave Mielke ) James Fullerton | Hazel ,Hopkinson | e 8| HOROSCOPE but do not compel” | | [ NE———CSS Y | | THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 | This is not an important day in| planetary direction. Good and bad hours when labor should long-desired powers. and Home: Women configuration disturbing and depressing to them. Their am- bitions may be curbed by unex- pected events th&t change the cur- rent of life. Strange duties will be placed upon many who must| serve the state and the mnation This is a time in which to see conditions, economic and social, in| their true relations, There must be a separation of essentials and| light gain Heart under a ing months. Business Affairs: This is a day demonstrated their ability and fore- sight. American methods that have of subversive activities will be dis-| covered, spy hysteria should be overcome. Voters who have the| highest ideals of democracy will be! changes, but experience will bg the principal requisit for the victor.| Preparedness is to prove tardy in| achievement as democracy is more and more imperilled, | International Affairs: Kings and queens whose thrones have been“ taken from them will exercise a | power to be recognized within a few years, the seers prophesy. Stable government and strong al- liances will evolve for the Ameri- cas from the waste and horror of war. The United States will bene- fit from the talents and experience of refugees who find a haven here. Quotas will be altered so that arts and handicrafts may be trans- planted. Refugee scientists and edu- cators will contribute much to the new world. Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of good prospects and increased success. Pro- motion efforts should be profitable. Children born on this day_will be clever, prudent and serious. They probably will have charm of personality as well as strong minds and healthy bodies. (Copyright, 1940) BULLITT ON JOB AS BOMB CRASHES (Continued from Page One) It is that kind of knuwledge‘ that led young Bullitt to break with Wilson, to denounce the Ver- sailles treaty and the League of Nations, to do more probably to prevent our signing the former or becoming party to the latter than any other man. | He also did more than anyone else to persuade the United States to recognize Russia and - then, after three years as Ambassador there, turned his back on the So- viet in disgust because of its fail- ure to live up to the agreemenu; leading to that recognition. BOMB WASN'T A DUD Personally, he is disarmingly can- did. He is at home in. any com- pany. He hates sham and evasion. He can be enthusiastic or violently indignant, He entertains frequently and lavishly. It is reported that maintaining the Paris embassy dur- ing his four years there cost him He loves the culture centers’ of Europe, Vienna, Paris, Moscow ... deplores that they have fallen under the heel of totalitarianism.| He hates war and has dedicated his public career to its eradica- tion, but he has for years been a strong advocate of our aiming for total defense. % He has been married twice*and | twice divorced. His first .wife® was ican Communist-who s buried- the table. | EXECRATION; a curse uttered. certain dish, what should she say? $75,000 a year (salary $17,500). b the widow of John Reed, the Amer-1: the’ wall of the Kremlin., His.pri-| _distorted his 20 YEARS A ' THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21, 1940. 60" from THE EMPIRE AUGUST 21, 1920 Mining work at the Red Top Mine on the Bear River in the Hyder 4 | district was progressing according to word received here. J. J. Connors, owner of half interest in the Red Top, was expected to leave for a visit there soon. Mr. western G. W. Sinclair and Northwestern. Charles F. Hensel, former reside and Mrs. J. E. Higgins and son were returning on the North- Mr. Higgins, electrician for the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining HAPPY BIRTHDAY ‘Cnmpflnv. left here a few weeks ago to accompany his wife and son | home. . Mrs. Sinclair were to arrive on the steamer -~ A ST nt of Juneau, and' My's. Hensel, left on the Northwestern and were scheduled to arrive herefsoon. Mrs. George Marshall, accompanied by her son Kenneth, was to arrive hepe soon after a visit of several months in the south. W. W. Batcheller, a Juneau brok George L. Johnson, Deputy Uni er, returned on the Spokane from a | visit to cities in the southern part of the division. ted States Marshal; Dr. George F. Freeburger and H. S. Graves left Juneau ‘on Mr. Johnson's boat for Mrs. F. C. Jones returned from store, “The Fashion.” Weather: Highest, 53; lowest, 50; import three-quarters of her wheat; today the stocks| influences may CONtENd i EHE HAY- | e oemoamommsoms oo oo om0 oo s “ o Q7 " | The stars incline | Taku River, where they were to spend several days hunting and fishing a buying trip to the states for her cloudy. 1] . s ' by .1 Daily Lessons in English . 1. corbon s - - 3 - 2~ S~ 11 ) 1 1 - 1 2 - WORDS OFTEN MISUSED: Do Omit OF. o syllable not say, “He took the paper off of Say, “He took the paper off the table.” OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED: Epitome. as in ME unstressed, I as in PIT, O as n OBEY, accent second Pronounce e-pit-o-me, both OFTEN MISSPELLED: Pantomime; MIME, not MINE. SYNONYMS: Unemotional, inexcitable, unfeeling, phlegmatic. WORD STUDY | MODERN ETIQUETTE been successful in trade will be applied to government with suc- cess. Repercussions from the war will be keenly felt in Wall Street Q. where market fluctuations will be|on¢ps, feel free to rummage in her disturbing to the financial world; frofn'a Darty? old systems of managing money s A T will be changed or improved 3 N Aot National Issues: Unjust = treat- initintive ment of persons of foreign birth| Q. TIs there any social function should be avoided. Prejudices should | be present? be eliminated. While novel phases; A. Yes “Use a word three times and it is yours. The able-bodied men of Europ¢ are| non-essentfals in planning for com-| ijncrease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word “The air was filled with execrations.” presumptuous, " Let us high throtigh the European skies; and a Fifth Horse-| favorable t0 eXeCULIVES WHO TAVE oo oo oo oo o o o e om0 o 0o o) om0 ) om0 o by ROBERTA LEE - - ) O ) ) 2 ) 0 ) “hould a young man, who has been going with a girl for several family’s refrigerator, after returning unless the girl takes the where women are not supposed to they should never appear at a stag party. Q. When a hostess is complimented upon the exceilence of some 2 A. “Thank you" is sufficient LOOK and LEA source and ' g . i | Dakar, at the extreme western shoulder of AfIiCa,|swayed by candidates AMDILIOUS, [OT | demw e e oo e m s oo oems o oo o) e e o o oo o v 0md b RN Aq C. GORDON | 1. How many eggs does the termite lay in a day? 2. What prominent woman judge is mentioned in the Old Testa~ ment? 3. What is the temperature on the moon? 4 What two materials are chiefly used in the manufacture of a piano? 5. What is the capital of the Philippine Islands? ANSWERS: 1. 80,000 eggs. 2. Deborah. 3. 265 degrees Fahrenheit at high noon. 4. Wood and steel. 5. Manila. vate life, he devotes to his 16-year- old daughter, Anne, who is with him constantly when she is not in school, Two years ago on a visit here, Bullitt explained to friends that he had no personal political am- bitions, that when bombs started falling on Europe, they would find, him at his post in Paris. They did.| One fell through the ceiling ulI the room in which he was lunch-; ing with the Minister of Aviation. At first, it was reported to be a dud, but it wasn't. An our later, its delayed action fuse went to work. It exploded, demolished the place. e L CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our sincere appreciation to our friends and neighbors for their kindness and sympathy shown to us in the loss of our sister and friend. Also for the many beautiful floral offerings. MRS. CHARLES PERELLE AND FAMILY, adv. ANDREW HOLLNE. C lt(ialty des He Was Misquoted - John Cudahy, U. S. Ambassador to Belgium, who was reprimanded by the State Department for /his views on the Belgian situation —in- New York ot ‘the Dixie cu.v‘ r. ina London interview, is shown with newspapermen after his arrival * Cudahy said that London papers . T Direct or Professional Fraternal Societies Gastineau Channel Drs. Kaser and Freeburger DENTISTS Bl ngren Building PHONE 56 Dr. A. W. Stewart DENTIST Hours § am. to 6 pm, SEWARD BUILDING Office Phone 469 Dr. Judson Whittier CHIROPRACTOR Drugless Physician Office hours: 10-12; 1-5, 7-9 Rooms 2-3-4, Triangle Bldg. PHONE 667 Dr. John H. Geyer DENTIST | Room 9--Valentine Bldg. PHONE 762 Hours: 9 am. to 6 p.m, | ROBERT SIMPSON, OPT. D. Graduate Los Angeles Coll-ge of Optometry ana Opthalmology [ Glasses Fitted Lenses Ground The Charles W. Carter Mortuary Fourth and Pranklin Sts. PHONE 136 | WS Have Your Eyes Examined by Dr. Rae L. Carlson OPTOMETRIST Blomgren Bldg. 2nd Floor Front Street—. 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