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

Daily Alaska Empi Published every evening ‘except Sunday by the EMPIRE PRINTING COMPANY Second and Main Streets, Juneau, Alasks. AFLEN TROY BENDER - - RN R. L BERNARD - - Vice-President and Business Mai Siired in tne Post Offos ieau ns Second Class Matter. s SUBSCRIPTION RATES: d Douglas for $1.25 per month. Delivered by earrler in Juneau By mall, postage pald. at the following rates One vear. In advance, $12.00; six months, in advance, $6.00; one month, in advance, £1.25 Bubscribers will confer a favor if they will promptly notify the Business Office of any failure or irrcgularity in the de. livery of thelr papers Telephones: News Office, 602; Business Office, 374. MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news dispatches credited to it or not other- wise credited in this paper and also the local news published herein D TO BE LARGER UBLICATION. ALABKA CIRCULATION GUARAN' THAN THAT OF ANY OTHE] National Newspaper Representa- Los Angeles, Portland, GEORGE D. CLOSE, Inc., tives. with offices in_8an Franclsco, Beattle, Chicago, New York and Boston SEATTLE REPRESENTATIVE- Gflbert A. Wellington, 1011 American Bank Buflding BOOST TOWARD STATEHOOD Alaska's ultimate aim, one which is becoming more immediate as the Territory continues to bloom economically and socially, is statehood. There is no Alaskan does not wish to be on hand to cheer when his Territory is accepted into the Union as the 49th —or 50th—sovereign State. A much appreciated helping hand over the toward statehood was extended to Alaska this by the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, which in a editorial had this to say path week lead dur- most now under “Census returns show Alaska grew sharply ing the last decade, the cnumeration antedating of the extensive way. “The Alaska International Highway and the In- terior road system proposed by Te torial Engineer Hesse promise much more growth and 1950 certainly will show a population far of that now recorded defense developments in advance “Meanwhile, another Territorial outpost—Hawaii is preparing November 5 upon statehood The Hawaiian plebiscite is not binding upon the government but if it carrie it probably will—it Will bring the issue directly to the fore. And with it there may be expected a wholesome discussion of the present and future status of Alaska “Certainly both Hawali and Alaska deservd more attention from the Federal Government. They are ripe for a large degree of r onsibility in local gov- to vote as ernment and their problems require consideration beyond that which can he obtained through the unaided efforts of Territorial Delegates who lack votes. “Twenly years ago statehood for Alaska was se- riously urged in many quarters, Following a visit to the Territory President Harding cast a damper upon the movement in a speech at Seattle, just prior to his death. “There were some reasons at that time for con- servalism or even for doubt as to Alaska's immediate future. Population growth slight. Mining seemed to have passed its heyday. Fisheries opera- tions were too detached from other aspects of the Territorial economy to affect the general picture. “Conditions have changed strikingly during the last eight years. The interest of a friendly national was Administration has demonstrated something of Alas- | ka's agricultural resources. The revaluation of gold has stimulated mining. The airplane has given casy access to all portions of the Territory. roads follow, a rapid economic sured. “These considerations are entirely apart from development is as- And if | the new importance which Alaska® (the world picture, g “The! transpolar (:mr,atlous of Soviet flyers openedour eyes to the position of ‘Alaska’ as Uncle Sam’s outstanding defense post. “Steps thus far taken in naval and air base de- velopments may be looked upon as merely a be- as attained in ginning. “Alaska is of military importance, aside from phical considerations. “Armies travel upon their bellies, A world at war will soon fight itself out of food supplies. “Any hungry conqueror might covet—and ‘at- tempt to seize Alaska’s salmon. “Alaska will loom large in the next few years. “Alike with respect to its economic and political development, Seattle must continue to help. The future of the Puget Sound city, which gained its largest growth during the gold rush of more than four decades ago, and that of the Territory to the north are inextricably bound together.” As one prof- its, so will the other The Hawaii plebiscite is a gesture which might well be emulated in Alaska; in order to bring the :ase of the Territories more forcefully to the atten- tion of the nation. Statehood 'is a boon not to be won by merely sitting back and wafting. We must work for it, all being agreed it is a desirable thing Alaskans want to take a larger part in their own affairs and in the affairs of the Nation. Alaskans want the right to vote for President and Governor, |a right which when it was denied to other Ameri- cans some years ago led to a revoution which did away with “taxation without representation.” A revolution is the farthest thing from Alaska's mind today. We believe we are being treated fairly ’hy the Federal Government, as fairly as any people could be treated by a Government which does not always understand too well what our local condi- tions and problems are. | natural desire of all free peoples to meet their own responsibilities and settle their own affairs. | Statehood is our aim, and we welcome the as- sistance of the people of Hawaii, Seattle and whoever else believes in us and our case. New Cars for 1941 (New York Times) The annual wizardry which began more than a | year ago on the drafting boards and in the designers’ studios of the producing centers of the automobiie industry has once more completed its spell. After a series of complicated processes it has brought into being the 1941 edition of the American motor cai. Each year, before the appearance of the new models, one has the feeling that little can be done to im- prove the existing ones, unless it be some radical change in power plant or a revolutionary modifica- tion of design. But each year pre-judgment is con- founded and a crop of better motor cars comes on the market, » This year is no exception to this rule. By rea- son of a host of refinements, both of the operating mechanism and of passenger accommodation, the 1941 cars take a long stride forward in driving and riding qualities and in appeal to the eye. In many cases they are larger in wheelbase, tread or over-ail dimension. In practically all cases better use has been made of the available cubic content to provide more shoulder room as well as more leg and head room. In some cases materially increased horsepower, which pays no penalty in economy, serves to aug- ment still-firther the snap of acceleration, which is rightly regarded as a safety factor and which is one of the important elements of the pleasure of driv- |ing on street or open road. A still more generous use of safety glass improves visibility. Richer and more varied color harmonies add to appearance Above all, the cars have a look of balance and swift competence which their performance does not belie. The manufacturers are equipped for 1941 with |a product which should increase the already opti'- mistic outlook for the industry. Clamp Down on the Rowdies (Philadelphia Record) Decent Americans, regardless of party, will de- plore the hooliganism to which Wendell Willkie and his wife have been subjected these past few days. In Detroit, a girl standing near the Willkie cara- van was struck by a wastebasket thrown from a win- dow. In Flint, someone threw a cantaloupe; at Pon- tiac eggs hurled at the Willkie automobile spattered Mrs. Willkie and hit other cars in the parade. Wendell Willkie is a candidate for the Presi- dency of the United States, the choice of one of our great political parties, He is entitled to respect and a fair hearing from everybody. For those who do not like Mr. Willkie there ic the same ballot box which will be open to those Who do not like Mr. Roosevelt. Washingfon teresting. It has Me"y- :l” kitchen stove Go-nound Questioner: 1 d! The President: _ p? cengratulations to (Continued from Page One) Questioner: Is it The President: tions to you. It is ed. and also manufactured themselves. These have made possible the con- sistent and disastrous bombing of munitions factories in Germany. Chief asset of the British is su- perior quality of individual equip- ment and A WILL TO WIN. With- ter, ended the CORDELL HULI Up until three out the latter, the British probably | was much speculation would have been defeated before| State Departmtent this. As it is they are still fight-1500n would resign, ing against vastly superior odds, The President replied, That is in- | And that, except for the laugh- cross examination. said he had made up his mind to There isn't a chance, however, that he will get it. In the first place, if Hull goes out, Welles is the most likely successor. In the second place, it is now doubtful that Hull everything except in it? Who wrote id. Good boy. My |Will go out. you. When the rumors of Hull's in- tention to quit became general, he was prevailed upon to do something to spike them. It was pointed out to him that this was no time for a change in the primary post of the President’s Cabinet, for domes- tic politics as well as international considerations, About this time, Hull was asked a question (probably planted) in press conference, and he replied that he would be willing to serve in any position from Secretary of State down to doorkeeper, in the national emergency. Since then he there an answer? My congratula- beautifully word- L CONTINUES weeks ago, there inside the that Cordell Hull Close. friends But Alaskans possess the|is | indulgence of children is concerned. by your political but sometimes the will to win can{get out at the end of the term; be more importanp than manu-|that he was displeased with the factured force. idea of the third term, and disposed 1o yield to his wife’s importuning WILL F. D. R. BE DICTATOR? | (o quit public life and enjoy him- Despite Roosevelt’s peeve at theikelf in his declining years. (Mr. press, and the charge by some pub- lishers that the President is crack- ing down on the newspapers, thepe ig still no bar to the type of ques- tions that may be asked al White House press conferences. The oth- er day a newsman even asked Roo- | sevelt if he intended to become 4| dictator. Here is the' actual colloguy, though without quotes on the Pres- . ident’s words. Hull is now 69). Members of his own office staff were. saying. around the State De- partment, that they would soon be ifted to other posts, since the cretary was going to quit. Also, the ambition of Assistant Secretary Adolf Berle appeared to be on the upgrade again. When Berle came back. with the Secre- ‘tary from Havana, he learned that | Under Secretary Sumner Welles had Question: “Mr. President, in your | been having talks with the Russian coming political speeches, do|Ambassador, and is reported to have you intend to answer charges made |said, “What the hell does Welles opposition that | think he is doing? Does he think ‘you are seeking to become a dicta-|he can get anywhere with those ‘tor, and that if you are elected, | — Russians?” there will be nothing to prevent you| Berle not only had his eye on the from doing so?” (Most questions | post of Under - Secretary in case are shorter and simpler than this|Welles went up a step, but did not one, which had been written out|consider the job of Secretary be- ~in AdVADCe.) wxo —. - has become increasingly irritated at Wendell Willkie's harpooning of his foreign policy, so that Mr. Hull is now bristling with indignation and burning the midnight oil in preparation of a reply to Willkie— even though the latter has said he would like to continug Mr. Hull as Secretary of State. DIPLOMATIC CAPITAL It looks as if San Francisco is slated to become the capital for Axis diplomacy in the United States. For several years, the city has been the headquarters of Captain Fritz Wiedemann, Hitler's World War Commander and personal represen- tative in this country. And now he has been joined by a new Italian Consul General of equal behind- the-scenes eminence. He is Carlo Bossi, who ranks as high in inner Mussolint : cou Wiedemann p. Hitler's, o I‘ i, who is carefully avolding e limelight, pl a kldtn‘ role (6] OCTOBER 24 Mrs. T. M. Reed Mrs. Hilding Haglund Conrad Kirkebo Mrs. Ely J. Post T. F. Martinson 4 Edna Kepler Francis Rowe Clarence Rydeen o = 4 HOROSCOPE | “The stars incline but do not compel” iy FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 Through the daylight hours ad+ verse aspects are active, but later, benefic aspects dominate. This is a date for cautious action and it well to postpone whatever is im- portant. Heart and Home: Until late $o- night women are subject to a con- figuration limiting to their ener- gies and distracting to their ideas. They should pursue routine duties. It is wise to let the head rule the heart in all things, especially where Careful giving is enjoined, while| thrift rules the household. A severe winter is forecast. Business Affairs: Food prices are likely to rise and merchandising of staples will be heavy, for there will be large exportations despite limit- ed territory for shipping. South America will increase purchases from the United States and the Canadian trade will expand. There will be widespread employment and intensive preparation for future exigencies. National Issues: Farmers will b2 susceptible to propaganda calcu- lated to cause discontent with past policies of the government, but war conditions will ease many hurts, for food is to be in greater ‘de- mand than ever before, as famine threatens. The stars presage for| agriculture in the United States a| period of great prosperity. Stock raisers in the West will profit im- measurably. { .International Affairs: Nazi re- sentment regarding the cloge -yela- tion between the United States alé Canada will be expressed in re- prisals affecting residents of Gfr- many who have relatives 4n/ this country. Sabotage of ships and attempts to destroy communica- tions are forecast. The British! Navy will demonstrate its magnificent ef- ficiency in circumventing ' a1l schemes to cripple it. Persons whose birthdate it 1s have the augury of a year of sud- den and unexpected experiences. They should avoid unnecessary | risks. 3 Children born on this day prob- ably will be refined and artistic, philosophical, and possessed of ar- tistic talents. ) (Copyright, 1940) Stationery From Spuds BERLIN, Oct. 24—Production.‘of writing paper from potato plant vines has been started on a whole- sale basis by a German paper mill. The quality is said to be of the same high standard as print- ing paper produced from potato vine cellulose for some time, ———.——.—— NEW MINISTER, WRANGELL From far off dry New Mexico, the Rev. Harry Champlin, with his wife and their two youngsters, have arrived at Wrangell. He wiil take charge of the pastorate of the Presbyterian Church, in Italy’s support of General Franco against the Spanish Loyalists, and is "credited with directing the cap- ture of Barcelona, the blow that crushed the Republic. He is strong- ly anti-British and has close ties with both Nazi and Japanese big- wigs: "1t 'was no accident that Bossi as- sumed his San Francisco post short- ly before the announcement of the ‘Exis-Japanese alliance. From the Pacific Coast city, and working closely with Wiedemann, he will be in a strategic position to represent I1 Duce in the Far East. (Copyright, 1940, by United Feature Syndicate, Inc.) ——— Subscripe to ‘rne Daily Amska Em- pire — the paper with the largest guaranteed circulation, IT COSTS SO LITTLE TO DRESS SMARTLY AT DEVLIN'S: RPN, o THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, THURSDAY, OCT. 24, 1940. - | arrived from thd® place on the Estebeth. ) bii squad and their young lady friends celebrated the occasion with two “|the south Both had purchased tickets for Norway, their former homes. EARS'AGO s BMPIRE OCTOBER 24, 1920 That the Glacier Highway, between Juneau and Auk Bay, would be a | great attraction for tourists visiting Juneau was the opinion of P. H. Dater, District Engineer for the Forest Service. Mr. Dater arrived for the purpose of examining the road work. 20 H. L. Faulkner left on the steamer Jefferson on a professional visit to Ketchikan. . Arthur F. Wood, of the mechanical force of The Empire, left on the Jefferson enroute to Los Angeles, Cal. Pat Hollywood, who for several weeks had been employed at Gypsum, Juneau High School's séason closed for football and members of the banquets. The first was given by the; girls of the senior class and the second by Coach A. B. Phillips at the home of Mrs. William Britt. J. Klopstad and Arne Rafdal were leaving on the Princess Mary for | George B. Grigsby was a passenger on the Jefferson for Petersburg where he was to make an address. Weather: Highest, 44: lowest, 38; cloudy. e et Daily Lessons in English % 1. corpon WORDS OFTEN MISUSED: Do not say, “It was a very interesting talk.” Say, “A very interesting SPEECH,” if a public oral discourse. An ADDRESS is more formal, an ORATION most formal. OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED: Penal and penalize. as in PEA, not as in PEN. OFTEN MISSPELLED: Hyphen. Obesrve the yph. SYNONYMS: Thanks, thankfulness, thanksgiving, gratitude, grateful- ness, recognition, acknowledgment. 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: EXPEDIENT; apt and suitable to the end in view; fit or proper under the circumstances. “It is expedient for you that I go away."—Saint John, XVI, 7. - D - -0 . €5 MODERN ETIQUETTE *” ropgrra LEE Q Pronounce the E Isn't a hostess inhospitable when she accepts payment from a guest who has called long distance, or received a C. O. D. telegram? A. No . On the contrary, it hows lack of consiueration, stinginess, and rudeness upon the part of the guest if he or she does not willingly pay these bills. Q. If a girl does not care for a certain man's attentions, and this man sends her an expensive gift, what should she do? A. Write a note, thanking him, but telling him you cannot accept. Then return the gift. Q. When a dinner is to be followed by a theatre party, what would be the correct hour for the dinner? A. T:15 or 7:30. b s ltoox and LEARN 2 ¢ sonvon e ———— 1. What percentage of the words in the English language are not in general use? 2. Who was chairman of the committee appointed to draft the Declaration of Independence? 3. What is a great gross? 4. After iron and steel, which metal has the widest variety of uses? 5. How many states in the Union are named after Presidents of. the United States? ® ANSWERS: 1. About 50 per cent. 2. Thomas Jefferson. R 3. Twelve gross, or 12 times 144. ' 4. Lead. 5. Only one—Washington. WED AT WRANGELL Edward Tobin, cannery employee, and Ruth McCabe, of - Centraliu, Wash., were recently married at| On Hallowe'en night, the kids of Wrangell by U. S. Commissioner | Wrangeil are to be treated to a Richard Suratt. fre¢_ show at -the Coliseum, the - Elks playing hosts. This is with The vauy Alaska cmplire has the | the understanding there are to be largest paid circulation of any Al- | no window soaping or carrying aska newspaper away of property. RO RO RO AMERICANIZATION MEETING [ ELKS HALL—OCTOBER 25 8:00 P. 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