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

Daily Alaska Empzre nhunu‘ grery erening eicept mfn the EMPIRE PRINTING Second and Main Streets, Junel A asks. WELEN TROY BENDER R L BERNARD - - Buteres in the Post Office in Juneau as Becond Class Matier Viee-Prestdent and Business Manager SURSCRIPTION mATES: Delivered by carrier in Janeau an(, Doulas for 5125 per month. By mall, postae paid. at the followin One year, in advance, $12.00; six months, in advance, $6.08: one month, in advance, $1.25. Subscribers will confer a favor if they will promptly notify the Business Office o any faflure or frregularily in the de- Qvery of their papers. Telephones: News Office, 602; Business Office, 37a. MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Precs is exc'usivoly emtitied to the use for | republication of all news dispatc tes credited to it or not other- wise credited in this naper and slso the local news published ALASKA cmcm.AfloI QUARANTEED TO BE LARGER THAN THAT OF ANY OTHER PUBLICATION. GREOR-E D. CLOSE. Incy National Newspaper Representa- fves, with oifioes In_San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, Beattle, Chicagc, New York and Boston. SEATTLE REPRESENTATIVE Ofibert A. Wellington, 1011 American Bank Buflding. Tonight Juneau’s own—Company A of the Ala.ska(‘ National Guard—will be inspected for the first time by Army officers and inducted into the armed forces of the United States through the extension of Federal recognition. The public is invited to attend the ceremony at the Fair Building tonight at 8 o'clock and it is to be hoped a large crowd will be on hand for this historic event. The list of officers and men enrolled in the Na- tional Guard here is a list of the finest young men of | Juneau. It is printed in The Empire today. Read it over and you will agree that in quality of personnel the Guard is off to a glorious start. For a year or more Alaskans have talked vaguely about the advantages of I ving a local defense force | | German-Italian penetration of Spain. cent of the population of each country lives in cities. Huddled in great magses, the, when all-out air bombardmen It could be worse, of course. come worse, become the rule.’ ment. the full horror of modern war is unleashed. Up to now, successful. trated to the center of the city. But if these defenses| \are helpless victims Perhaps it will be- And the starvation that is in prospect may be even more disastrous than aerial bombard- Yet as great squadrons of bombers drop their death-dealing cargoes upon the cities of enemy states, London’s defenses have been quite Only a handful of Nazi planes have pene- | THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE SATURDAY SEPT 215 of great urban conrnntraucms Something like 70 per- SEPTEMBER oo [ weaken, the property damage and loss of life may soon‘ HAPPY BIRTHDAY | become staggering. For London is a singularly easy target, being a concentration of economie, political, population. [ no matter how effective the British night raids, be- because Berlin is not to the same degree a political, 'vmnnmlc. shipping and population center. The worst punishment thus far has been meted out, not to capital cities, but to coastal cities along the Channel, on both sides. Dover, Portland, Ply- mouth and such cities have felt the fury of air war more than ar.. interior cities of England, even in the industrial Midlands. Likewise the French Channel coast and the Rhineland industrial areas are bombed more heavily than remote Berlin can possibly be. The Threat to Indo-China (New York Times) French Indo-China is a long, long way from Am- erican shores. Its rice fields and its temple ruins have meant little to us in terms of our security and our po- sition in the world. Its remoteness should not, how- ever, blind us to its importance at the present moment. | The possibility of imminent invasion of Indo-China by Japan raises strategic problems of great seriousness to the United States and to every other Western na- tion with a stake in the peace and stability Pacific Japanese invasion would, for one thing, have a serious effect upon the war in China, which now keeps Japan so deeply involved that it acts as a meas- ure of insurance for the British at Singapore, the Dutch in the East Indies, ourselves in the Philippines. China’s capacity for resistance has been impaired al- ready by Japanese blockading activity on the coasts of Indo-China. It will be reduced still further if the altogether, and if the Southern Chinese armies should be threatened with a Japanese encirclement from French soil on the south. An invasion of Indo-China would be serious too in giving the Japanese a stranglehold on neighboring Siam, where their influence has been increasing dur- ing recent years. And this, in turn, would affect the safety of Singapore, which may yet be menaced from | its hinterland as Gibraltar has been menaced by the The whole and commercial life, as well as a vast aggregation or Reprisals against Berlin cannot be in like measure, | { cause Berlin is so far from British airdromes, and | of the | SEPTEMBER 21 J. L. “Dolly” Gray Mrs. Alfred Zenger Sigard L. Olsen ' Franklin Larsen Mrs. George Jorgensen J. F. Hogin Elsa Johnson SEPTEMBER 22 T. J. Selby Thomas A. Morgan Frank Maver Thomas W. Hall Jr. Mrs. C. F. McNutt Margaret Femmer Lorraine Carlson | Mrs. Charles Fox | T. F. Middleton Hiram Bradley — A HOROSCOPE I| “The stars incline but do not compel” | | o | iy SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Benefic planetary aspects rule to- day which is favorable to introspec- tion and serious planning. The clergy is well directed and will gain in scope of influence as the people turn to spiritual interests. Heart and Home: Under this sway | present trickle of arms through Indo-China is stopped | parents have the respect of their children whom they must guide wisely in ‘times of grave portents. Training for public service will be widespread for girls and boys. The stars presage growth of authority for leaders in big business who co- operate with government plans. Al sense of great responsibility will pre- vail among the young. Many college students will turn from the class- of some kind or other. Suddenly, the Alaska National | status quo in Eastern Asia would be upset by a Japa- [room to aviation schools and naval Guard is a reality, rushed into the national defense | nese move into Indo-China, for such a move would breech along with other rapid Army and Navy de-| velopments in the Territory. In its importance to a| be a precedent and an entering wedge for further Japanese depredations elsewhere. If the’ Pacific or military training centers. Business Affairs: While there will be continued prosperity, cash spend- well-rounded defense of the Northland, the new Na-|Status quo means anything to the United States, our |ing may be slow next month, owing tional Guard is not the least of these new things to| which we will become accustomed in Alaska. We wish the Guard well. We wish it will never have to use its weapons against an enemy. But our | greatest wish, one which has started to come true, is that Alaska will be prepared if that day comes. WAR AT ITS WORST The British people are reported to be looking for-| ward with something akin to anxious pleasure to the | actual invasion of their island. This attitude is| understandable. The British are supremely confident of victory. E\'ex‘ more important, they are eager to be finished with a war which is most of all a bother- some assault on their nerves. Now that the tacit agreement giving lmmunlty. to London and Berlin has been broken down by tons | of bombs dropped over both capitals, the air war has developed into that awful pattern which the world anticipated a year ago. The first war moves of the British, you will remember, were to dig air raid shel- ters, sandbag their monuments and mount anti- aircraft weapons. Germam and Eng]and alike are nations largely Government and people will do well to keep their eyes | upon the developments of the next few days in distant Indo-China. Defense by Ragweed (Philadelphia Record) The famous Barlow bomb may have foozled out, but the nationis still well defended, at least along the Mexican border, according to the eminent Logan Clen- dening, M.D. Dr. Clendening, in one of his signed articles, notes that “if the German army should invade the United States through Mexico and enter the fertile valley of the Mississippi during the second week in August, we wouldn't have to fire a gun.” He adds: > “I figure that those little blue-eyed German boys who have never lived in a real hay-fever country would be naturals for our Middle West ragweed. You can’t pull a trigger while you're sneezing; you can't read a map while you're crying, and you can't guide a tank while you're blowing your nose.” All this would be comforting were it not for one fact. Success of this defense program depends upon Hitler doing his invading in the “second week of August.” It would be just like him to pick the third week. statement on days or so.” my position in ten|33 planes of the 4,000 authorized in June. Merry- Go-Round (Continued from Page One) the National Labor Relations Act| and other New Deal labor reforms,” Lewis said. “We are doing just that,” replied | Rcosevelt. “In a few days the De- fense Commission will officially lay | down a set of basic rules that will not only protect labor to the hilt, | but also agriculturg, the consumer and the taxpayer. These rules were drafted by Sidney Hillman and they | are going the whole way.” (The rules were sent to Congress a few days later.) “What about such firms as Beth- lehem Steel” said Lewis, “one of the worst enemies of labor and the New Deal? Bethlehem has been awarded some of the largest de- fense contracts.” | “Yes, but what can you do?” de- manded Roosevelt, in effect. “We've got to have these ships and we ln-xve‘L to use the plants available. Bethle- | NOTE—One big-shot AFL leader who also favors Mudden's reappoint- ment is Dan Tobin, head of the teamsters union. Tobin has urged the President to rename the NLRB chairman. NATIONAL DEFENSE LETTERS You might suppose the Army Air Corps spends all its time preparing the air defense of the country. But a large number of officials and clerks are engaged in the silly busi- ness of answering letters from a zealous public full of half-baked ideas. From Hoople, North Dakota, comes a letter saying, “I have an idea for directing bombs dropped from air- planes. Just tie a carrier pigeon to thé bomb and drop it overboard.” The author of this brilliant idea mails five copies from Hoople: one to the Air Corps, one to the Chief of Staff, two to his Senators, and one to his Congressman. But each of these finds its way to the Air Corps for answer. As painstakingly as vital in the national defense, if it were the | Air Corps prepares an answer, sends Just a month later, September 10, the War Department released fig- ures that told a different story. In- stead of 33, the number of planes contracted for was 2,797. These figures were put out to re- assure the public. But from now on there will be no talking. The Wav Department is following the lead of General Marshall, who says, “You can't play poker with every- body looking at your hand.” ELECTION BETTING Election bets have been few and far between in the Capital, but the other day Representative James P. McGranery, Pennsylvania Demo- crat, got three in the National Press Club. During a political discussion, he expressed the belief that Roosevelt would be decisely reelected. This was vigorously challenged. “All right,” retorted McGranery, a successful lawyer in private life, “I'll back my opinion with money. I've got $1,000 that the President will lick Willkie and I'll give two- to-one odds.” There were no takers. A few min- to a tendency to hold on to money until after election. Manufaéturing will be put at high speed and indus- try will benefit, although there may be serious labor difficulties that affect the success of one of the can- didates. Warning is given tha} pub- lic men who have broad commer- clal interests will meet perplexing problems. Losses through autumn storms are forecast for shipping. National Issues: In the national campaign where party lines have been shifted among high officials and party platforms bear striking similarities the contest between promises and performance will ham- per one of the presidential candi- dates. While the element of surprise will persistently appear, experience in government affairs is to be an important factor in determining how to cast votes. War clouds wlu blind many eyes. International Affairs: Pel United States interests in the will greatly increase as Jaj re- ceives encouragement from, totali- tarian tactics. Secret plans will cause alarm in the Philippines where there will be much fiftir col- umn activity. The Pacific'fleet, is to assume more and more importance as unfortunate incidents. multiply to China. United States diplomacy will be unyielding on points of -issue. Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of advance- ment and success. It is wise to push all important or promising matters. Children born on this day may be keenly analytical, discriminat- ing and critical. Successful journal- ists and business executives belong to this sign. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Benefic aspects dominate today, which should be favorable to adver- tising or the signing of contracts. Good news for this country is in- dicated in some war development which is fortunate for the democ- racy. Heart and Home: As the sun enters Libra for the autumn quar- ter, women come under a fortunate influence which presages access of responsibility for them. They will contribute to preparedness work in many efficient ways and again will raise a great deal of money for the Red Cross and for government to ent 1940. from THE E EMPIR 20 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 21, 1920 The machinery for Alaska’s first pulp mill ,which was to be oper- ated by the Alaska Pulp and Paper Company, was in Seattle waiting shipment to Speel River. E. E. Griffin, formerly in charge of the U. S. Naval Radio Station | in Juneau, was leaving on the City of Seattle enroute to San Francisco. He was to have a long furlough before taking over duties in another office. Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Geddes and their son Warren were to leave on the City of Seattle for Seattle to remain for several months. Dennis Murphy, oldtimer and fesident of this section, returned after spending the summer as a trap watchman for the Hoonah Packing Comapny. Maj. W. H. Waugh, attached to the Alaska Road Commission, re- turned on the City of Seattle after a month's absence in the south. He purchased for the commission a number of trailers to be used in work on the Richardson Highway. Mrs. W. B. Heisel, after visiting at Santa Fe, N. M., during the sum- mer, was to return to Juneau on the Alameda. Mrs. W. H. McDermott, Traveling Auditor for the Pacific Coast Coal Company. left on the City of Seattle. She had completed her work at the Juneau office. i Weather condition: Cloudy. i Daily Lessons in English %. 1. corpon WORDS OFTEN MISUSED: Do not say, “He is very fond of his folks.” Say, “He is very fond of his FAMILY.” OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED: Venison. Pronounce ven-i-z'n, I as in IT, and Z'N, not SON. OFTEN MISSPELLED: Domineer; EER. SYNONYMS: Magnificent, majestic, glorious, sublime, grand. WORD STUDY: “Use a word three times and it is yours.” Let us increase our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word: HETERODOX; contrary to some acknowledged standard, as the Bible, a creed, etc. (Pronounce first E as in BET, accent first syllable). “‘His heterodox opinions were not approved by the congregation.” MODERN ETIQUETTE ™ popprea om Q. Doesn't it show egotism for a person in conversation to talk con- stantly about himself? A. Yes, and such a person is seldom popular. The perfect conversa- tionalizt avoids the pronouns I, ME, MY, and MINE. Q. When giving a bridge party, and you have several prizes to offer, chould these prizes be wrapped or left open? A. Have the gifts wrapped attractively. Q. Is it thoughtful for a friend, who lives at a great distance and cannot attend a wedding, to send a telegram expressing good wishes? A. Yes. - D . 1. What is the name applied to a book which contains the words to an opera or musical comedy? 2. What poem begins with “Under a spreading chestnut tree”? Which Secretary takes precedence in the President’s Cabinet? For what does the Roman number LX stand? What country is situated on a group of many islands? ANSWERS: Libretto. “The Village Blacksmith.” Secretary of State. 60. Japan. B R Personal ambitions and personal | prejudices will be forgotten by all who are truly patriotic. For this rea- - HELP AN ALASKAN Telephone 713 .or - write of the men and women sent to Congress should be exercised in every . state in the Union. Over- Directory" B. P. O. every Wednesday at 8 P. M: Visiting brothers ELKS meet Drs. Kaser and Freeburger welcome. H. E. SIM- : DI MONS, Exalted Ruler; e agren B M. H. SIDES, Se e T cretary. MOUNT JUNEAU LODGE NO. 141 Becond and fourth Monday of each month in Scottish Rite Tempie beginning at 7:30 pam RALPH B. MARTIN Master; JAMES W. —— e [ OFFICES OF DR.A. W. STEWART will be re-opened in the 20th Century Gross Bldg. 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Smith and Corona TYPEWRITERS Sold and Serviced by hem has received big orders, but it's | one to the author, and sends letters toeing the mark in meeting the to each of the four other sources, law. Hillman and his Labor Advis- | with copies to the author. And every ory Board are seeing to that.” | letter is signed by the Chief of Air The President told Lewis that he Corps, Major General H. H. Arnold planned soon to call a national un- | (or for him); though he can't take utes later, McGranery offered to bet $1,000 even money that Roose- velt would carry Pennsylvania. This time there were three customers who split the bet among them. One was Emil Hurja, former Democratic Na- funds, The young will have much ro- mance in which there will be anxi- ety and apprehension intermingled with happiness. i Business Affairs: Chemists will contribute to the United States’ employment conference of labor, business and farm leaders. This is a pet scheme of Lewis’ and as a| conciliatory gesture toward him, xL was included as a plank in the Dem- ocratic platform. Roosevelt alsoim- | parted to Lewis that he expected | to re-appoint J. Warren Madden as Chairman of the National Labor Re- lations Board, which Lewis ha; been strongly urging. As the two men shook hands Roosevelt said, “Well, John, we fought shoulder-to-shoulder in 1936 and T hope you'll be in lhere fight- " fng for us again this year.” ; “Yes, I'll be on your side,” Lewls “The other side has nothing mm#mww time to read or dictate the replies. NOTE—Other ideas proposed to the Air Corps are: to construct a flying submarine, to drop pebbles cn the enemy, and to create an ar- tificial fog over London. SECRET AIRPLANE CONTRACTS | The public is not going to get any more information about air- jplane contracts let by the War De- partment. The Army is putting the lid on as a military precaution. Inside fact is that news of recent \contracLs was released only to off- | set the impression that the work was not getting ahead. Secretary of War- Stimson had stated on August 9 tional Compittee statistical expert, who took $250. In 1936 Hurja predicted that Lan- don would win over 100 electoral college votes. He wound up with eight. NOTE—Replying to an offer from a newspaper friend to bet on Roo- sevelt, Joe Pew, millionaire Penn- sylvania GOP boss, wrote back, “I am afraid I feel too deeply about this subject to gamble on it. With Democrats.” ~Copyright, 1940, by United Fea- ture Syndicate, Inc. ) civilization seemingly at stake I cannot look at it as a sporting event as In the days when we had joyous battles between Republicans and methods of defense, discoveries that will be of supreme value, while in- ventors will prove that Americans have extraordinary patents of great importance to national safety. Un- employment will continue to de- crease and American families will profit through wages earned: by youths in training for mechanical devices used in war and part of the preparedness program. National Issues: Men and women who have demonstrated special ability in business or professional careers will be called into govern- ment service. Sacrifices will ‘be de- manded as the-imperative n of the best brains and the m tensive experience is IW'}‘ X 2 - W whelming forces will be felt in the national attitude -toward war. International Affairs: While there appears to be some improvement in the condition of the British, the weakening of the Empire in recent years will be demonstrated By a de- velopment in the Far East. There is an evil portent for the British navy which may lose a famous, officer, or a statesman concerned with naval policies. Some sort of scandal or agitation regarding the children who are victims is indicated. Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of prosperity. It is a time for profit in business and success in love affairs. Children born on this day prob- ably will be talented in music or adventures. (Copyright, 1940) CANDIDATE_Name of Mrs. Louis J. Lemstra (above), Clinton, Ind., will be offered for national presidency of American Legion Auxiliary during Boston convention Sept. 23-26. > son extraordinary care in the choice l | | | | The Alaska Territorial Employment Service for this qualified worker. COMMERCIAL ARTIST — Man, age 35, high school education and [ two years of college, also one year in art school. Good at cartooning, making sales posters, announce- ments, etc. Call for ES 176. - e————— Subscribe for The Empire. the other arts. They may be -too oM A Hundred Fathoms Deep The SECRET ENOWLEDGE ofa * LOST RACE Majestic structures once stood where now is naught but the ocean’s roar. 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