The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, December 14, 1940, Page 4

E E Daily Alaska Empire Published every evening except Sunday by the EMPIRE PRINTING COMPANY Second and Main Streets, Juneau, Alaska. ASLEN TROY BENDER - - - & - Presjdent . L. BERNARD - - Vice-President and Business Manager | gntered in the Post Office in Junean as Becond Class Matter. | SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Mvered by earrier in Juncau and Douglas for $1.25 per month. By mail, postage paid, at the following rates: s year, in advance, $12.00; six months, in advance, $6.00; month, in advance, $1.25. @ubscribers will confer a favor if thes will promptly notify « Business Office of any failure or irregularity in the de- very of their papers. Telephones: News Office, 602; Business Office, 374 MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS he Assoctated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for tion of all news dispatches credited to it or not other- e credited in this paper and wlso the local news published neretn JRCULATION GUARANTEED TO BE LARGER THAT OF ANY OTHER PUBLICATION. D CLOSE, Inc., National Newspaper Representa- offices in_San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, %0, New York and Boston. \merican Bank Buflding. | THE “NEW ORDER” IN VIENNA i A man claiming to be a neutral observer—if| indeed there are any such in December of 1940—| has contributed to The Times of London a descrip-| tion of present conditions in Vienna, from which| city he has just returned, His story should sadden| &1l who remember the carefree days. The city hns; escaped the bombings which have fallen so heavily| on London, but its plight is worse than London's, for the heart has gone out of it. The spirit that| was Vienna's is no more | The city, says the observer, is gray and listless,| the people weary and threadbare. Of the goods| that made shop windows attractive, such as remain | are marked “sold;” they are there only for show.| The delicate confectionery is replaced by papier-| mache and dummy packets of chocolate. In the cafes are only empty tables, A waiter asked: “Why | should people come here? There has been no real| coffee for a year. They know in advance what is| printed in the newspapers. Friends dare not talk here, for the ears of the Gestapo are everywhere. Our old Vienna is dead.” The observer saw flags out, by order, to welcome the Foreign Ministers arrived for the carving up of Rumania, but the “crowds” reported by the Ger- man newspapers as assembling to greet Ribbentrop, Ciano and the rest actually comprised the probecLivet guard of Schuetzstaffel, some press photographers | and a group of indifferent onlookers “no more numerous than might assemble around a street ven- dor exhibiting a mechanical toy.” Even Gestapo terrorism bas failed to quench the malicious skepti- cism inherent in the Viennese. A woman told the chserver: “We must take sides, If we do not speak out sometimes we will burst.” Another asked: “Do you really believe we called Hitler in?” From & hotel porter came this: “How could I be pro-Nazi? I cannot know what day they will come to take me out road-making or send me to Germany, though I have a wife and child here.” A girl typist said. “Do you know what happened today in my office? A German came in and said ‘You and you and you,’ pointing to three of the girls. They have to go to Germany and work in munition factories.” Adoption of the mark in place of the schilling has cdecreased earnings by one-third, and the price of commodities has risen, yet the worker is prohibit- ed from seeking to earn more, A laborer who had| only 19 marks (nominally $4.37) a week after pay-| ing taxes and contributions, asked for an increase in wag pleading the needs of his family. His employer pointed out that to pay him more would be unlawful, The man gave up his job and went in quest of another, but the next day the Gestapo came for him and took him back to the old employment| at the old pay. There are instances of kind-hearted employers secretly supplementing earnings, although it is against the law. Others are closing up al- together. The Jews are worst off. They work like slaves under supervision and for starvation wages. Jews may not go to the cinema or theatre, or cross a park, on the public seats, swim in public baths or play in public places. They are not allowed in the streets efter 8 pm, in summer and 7 pn. in winter. They have lost their old homes and are herded together in hovels in the poorest section. The name “Sara” for women, “Israel” for men is stamped on their identity papers and a “J” on their ration cards so that they may be served only between 2 and 3 o'clock in the afternoon when most supplies are sold out. They can buy no milk for their children, and vegetables only when there is a surplus. Most seem to dream of escaping somehow, whether penniless or not, beyond the frontier of Nazi domination and starting a new life elsewhere. Viennese listen surreptitiously to the London radio broadcasts, and the constant theme in closed clrcles} is the possibility of a British victory. “Remember,”| they told the observer, “this is not our war; It is Germany’s, though our youth is forced to fight in it.” These are the conditions under the “new order”| that Hitler has created in the land of his birth. What can it become except a center of unrest and‘ sabotage if and when the tide of fortune begins to run against Nazi Germany? | Ambassador Kennedy (New York Times) The American people would be ungrateful if they did not recognize and remember the good work which Ambassador Kennedy did for them in London.| In some ways he was the most effective Ambassador there since the wise and capable Mr. Houghton, in the Coolidge years. When specific jobs had to be| ‘donc‘ Mr. Kennedy was a dynamo of energy and| common sense, whether his assignment concerned the safety and evacuation of American citizens| abroad, or the rubber-tin-cotton barter, or any one| of a thousand other tasks which the President and| the State Department know were well done, He| did not spare himself when the bombs were falling, or when there still seemed to be a hundred-to-one chance to avert the coming war. Some day the| files of the State Department will show how hard the President strove to bring sense to the madmen | who were bent on aggressive war. In that great but tragic effort Mr. Kennedy played his part LO‘\ the full. If his real services are now clouded by “ofl'-the-i record” interviews, Mr. Kennedy has only himself | to blame. Unguarded talk was always one of the‘ defects of his qualities in London; another was a| reliance upon “hunches” rather than cool analysis. | His friends always knew how to discount some of his ingrained gloom; the British did not, with the result that some of them now brand him as a “defeatist” because he saw the appalling weakness of British and French armaments. Yet he must also| know the inner strength of democracy; for in his| broadcast just before the election he said: “The! very advantages which a democracy has for the long run, namely, fundamental vitality, voluntary cooperation and a capacity for sustained and gruel- ing effort, become disadvantages in the task of preparing for a war that it thinks may never happen.” Mr, Kennedy has now resigned, with the promise that he will devote himself to helping the President “keep the United States out of war.” There is one way to do it: by speeding our help to Great Britain 50 that it defeats the dictators now threatening our security. ~Mr. Kennedy himself suggested in his broadcast that a “crusading effort for rearmament” is needed in this country. If he applies his energies to this crusade, his countrymen will have added reason to be grateful to him. Phil Murray has just been named receiver for the CIO's Lewis-iana purchase. By the way, what ever became of Wendell Willkie? Washinglon Merry- Go-Round (Continueda from Page One) also told his Hollywood friends what he had already told the State De- partment, that he would definitely not return to London. NOTE—Joe Kennedy, one of Roo- sevelt's close personal friends, was one of the most popular American Ambassadors ever to serve in Lon- don. He stuck at his post during the rain of death which hti all around the Embassy, but for nearly a year has felt that England was fighting a hopeless war. ‘Whether she won or not, Kennedy felt, the war would completely revolution- ize the British social and economic cystem, also result in the loss of most of her world trade. PLANES TO GREECE Desperate Greece is now beseech- ing the United States for airplanes, and the State Department has an- nounced that the request is being given “sympathetic” consideration. Not many people know it, but State Department red tape once cut off the shipment of 30 Bellanca bomb- ing planes ordered by the Greek * Minister of Aviation. This was about two years ago, when the State Department was in the habit of pointing an accus- ing finger at any small nation or- dering arms, especially if the career boys suspected that the arms might be trans-shipped to aid Loyalist Spain. The 30 Bellancas were listed as “training” planes, though they could be equipped with bomb racks over- night. However, whep the Ameri- can Minister in Athens, Lincoln MacVeagh (a relative of Mrs. Roo- sevelt’s,) cabled the State Depart- ment for an expart lcense, he got a peremptory “No.” Joseph Green in charge of the State Department’s Munitions Control Board, wantec ;ountry, wanted so many big planes. 30 hé banned the order on the ;round that they might go on to Spain. _FINLAND AND GREECE In direct contrast is the response »f the American public to the hero- ¢ stand taken by Greece and to the equally heroic stand taken by Fin- Jand against Russia. A tremendous drive, headed by Herbert Hoover and joined by elite social organizations all over the rountry, raised money for the Finns. But although some money is being aised for the Greeks, the enthus- asm has not reached anywhere near the same scale as that for the Finns. This may result from the increas- ed callousness of the American pub- lic toward war. Or it may be be- 'ause Herbert Hoover is not whoop- ngrit up for the Greeks. However, the outcome of the Greek-Italian war will mean fa nore to the outcome of the entire war than the battle of Finland For if the Greeks succeed in hold- ng off Italy for any great length of time, it will be. a terrific blow tc he prestige of the Axis. The military odds, of course, are n favor of the much stronger Ital- an army in any long war. And in he end, Greece may suffer the same ‘ate as Finland—especially if Ger- many comes to Italy’s rescue hrough Bulgaria. U. 8. VOLUNTEER AMBASSADOR Now that Japan has recognizec the puppet Chinese government of Wang Ching-Wei, a hitherto con- idential story can be told of how he United States was almost put n the position of acting as negotia- or between Japan and China. The story revolves round the ama- eur diplomacy of Francis Sayre, mbitious son-in-aw of Woodrow Vilson, now High Commissioner to e Philippines. Apparently Mr. layre determined, single-handed, tc iake peace between Japarl and Zhina, and several months ago slegraphed Ambassador Grew ir Tokyo that he wanted to see the ister and other bigwigs. The interview witn the Emperor never came off, but Sayre did see Foreign Minister Arita, who pro- posed that the U. S. High Commis- sioner to the Philippines act as se- cret intermediary at a Hongkong conference between representatives of Japan and General Chiang-Kai- Shek. Naturally Commissioner Sayre was flattered, but he had to tell the Foreign Minister that he was in Japan only unofficially. And when the matter was reported back to the State Department, Sayre got a scorching call-down from Acting 3ecretary of State Welles. The tone of Welles' message was such that t must have been OK's by the President personally. ‘What made Sayre's schoolboy di- plomacy so embarrassing for the State Department was that it came just as the United States had been taking a firm diplomatic stand in the Far East, and urging the Brit- 'sh in effect to stand pat regard- ng the use of the Burma Road, chief munitions route for the Chin- >se army. The State Department long has believed, under both Re- oublican and Democratic Adminis- ‘rations, that Japan would accept 10 peace in China unless she took wver all of North China, and that ny peace overtures by the United States were only misunderstood as 1 sign of American weakness, Despite this call-down, Commis- sioner Sayre made other calls on high Japanese Government offic- ials, but finally left Tokyo a very much rebuked and mollified roving ambassador. % NOTE — Admiral Nomura, new | Japanese Ambassador to the Unit- ed States, served as naval attache in Washington while Roosevelt was Assistant Secretary of the Navy. The two men were good frnends, and during the 25 years that have elaps- ed, have kept up a regular corres- pondence. s (Copyright, 1440, by United Fea- M‘)&W. Inc.). —————— to know why Greece, such a little £mperor of Japan, the Foreign Min- aska - newspaper, THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, SATURDAY, DEC. 14, 1940. l 1940 DECEMBER 14 SUN | MON | TUE wg_[rm 1/2[3]4][58 8[9]10[11]12 15[16[17[1819 22[23/24/25(26 29/30[31 e | HAPPY BIRTHDAY DECEMBER 14 Emeral O. Davis E. F. Rodenberg Jr. Lorene Tucker J. C. Michaelson Donald Pegues Samuel Guyot Mrs. Dorothy Pegues Claude C. Carnegie Kenneth Loken Naomi Forrest Jimmy Connor Jimmy Keaton DECEMBER 15 R. B. Mclver Edward J. Giovanetti James Gilkey Patricia Dianna Walther Donna Jean Jewett Mrs. H. T. Tripp Bill Baman Miss Chede I. Paul | e HOROSCOPE “The stars incline but do not compel” — —_— SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 This is an uncertain day in planetary direction, The morning hours may be disturbing mentally, but the inclination to borrow trou- ble should not be entertained. There is a favorable sign for the clergy. § Heart and Home: This is a day for attending church where spiri- tual leadership will gain influence. The stars indicate a return to re- ligious observances. Two faiths, the| oldest and the newest, are to per- form important service among the * | young men training for national defense, it is forecast. Through| many tribulations the people of the United States are to return to| their early standards of lving! | Business Affairs: The stars pres-| age for this week the most extra-| ordinary trade, for holiday buying is to be amazingly generous. While certain industries may slow down for the annual Chrisimas- celel tions the outlook for coming Wi is read as most promising. ‘Indiis~ try will hum, but labor troubles again are foreseen. Manuflcturersj who speed production may meet obstacles which will be overcome. National Issues: Democracy in the truest sense now' will besstressed as secret enemies preach cléss eon-| ciousness., Social lines of every sort will vanish in coming months,| it is prophesied, and true Ameri- cenism will make no distingtions regarding race or creed. Women's Clubs are to become of great serv-| ice In teaching the best citizen- ship, International Affairs: The Unit- ed States Navy is to make a record of gallant seryice in the Ra-| cific. Storms of great severity will have an effect upon an interna- tional difficulty. An accident to a| giant airship has been foretold, Im- portant diplomats from the Orient will visit Washington where there will be grave international issues discussed. The power of the na- tion will be recognized as domin-| ant in the future alignment of, the nations of the world. Persons whose birthdate it ‘is have the augury of a year of pros- perity. Health should be safe- guarded. Care of refugees is indi- cated. | Children born on this day prob- ably will be serious and thought- ful, highly intelligent and extrerne- ly independent. They are born tin- der a lucky star. . MONDAY, DECEMBER 16 Benefic aspects rule today which should be most fortunate for all lines of business. It 'is a date promising for merchants and | manufacturers, Labor is well di- rected. Heart and Home: Women are subject to the best planetary in-| fluences, stimulating and inspiring. | Under this configuration families should enjoy the most harmonious| relations. The stars encourage the| expression of love, devotion, high! aspiration. It is an auspicious day fop jenectaliing and . fortunstegion shopping. In the evening musici- ans and actresses should benefit. Love affairs should flourish, Business Affairs: Christmas trade will be more profitable than usual.| Retail merchants will be extremely lucky this year, which is to be a banner time toward which (o look back in the future. The ef- fects of government spending for preparedness will be most fortu- nate for wage-earners in many lines ~f employment Holiday buy- ing will take novel forms and will snow a strong practical trend. National Issues: Fifth column ac-| tivities will reach persons i social and offieial positions.’ | telligentsia and those from 20 YEARS AGO #2% murire DECEMBER 14, 1920 Two men were killed and three injured in an explosion in the coal bunkers of the Alaska Steamship Company’s boat Victoria while the vessel was tied up at Pier 2 in Seattle. The ship explosion occurred after one of the dead men had stuck a match in the hold when an electric flashlight proved inadequate. A thousand tons of coal were in the bunkers. Miss Mamie Reck left on the steamer Jefferson for a short visit at Ketchikan Gus Gelles, traveling man, was a passenger to Keichikan on the Jefferson and was expected to continue south to be absent until after the first of the year. C. W. Fries was a passenger south to Seattle on the steamer Jef- ferson and was to be absent from the city for several months. Miss Liberty J. Worden, who had been attending the normal course of the Juneau High School, left for her home in ‘Wrangell on the Jefferson. Henry Moses, a fur buyer and trader who had been visiting several points in Southeast Alaska, left on the Jefferson to spend the holidays at Seattle. Edward Kane left on the Jefferson for Wrangell and Petersburg. | Mr, Kane was to do work on subscription and advertising in the two towns for the Pathfinder. C. H. Canfield returned home on the City of Seattle from a trip to the south. Weather: Highest, 34; lowest, 31; cloudy. e - < - - O Daily Lessons in English % 1. corpox oo WORDS OFTEN MISUSED: Do not say, “We expect to complete the work by the latter end of the week.” Omit LATTER. OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED: Vehicle. Pronounce ve-i-k’l, E as in ME, I as in IT unstressed, accent first syllable. OFTEN MISSPELLED: Cease (to come to an end). possession of). SYNONYMS: Weird, eerie, unearthly, uncanny, spectral, ghostly. 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: PINCE-NEZ; eyeglasses clipped to the nose by a spring. (Pronounce pans-na, first A as in PAN, second A as in NAIL, accent first syllable). 1 Seize (to take MODERN ETIQUETTE ** roprrra LEE Q. What should a hostess do when she has some week-end guests who develop into disagreeable bores? A. All she can do is to endure them as graciously as possible. realize that the week-end will soon pass, and be grateful for the consolation that it “will not happen again. Q. When writing a note to decline an invitation, should one make it formal? A. Yes, if the invitation is formal. the invitation shoyld be followed. Q. When a young man takes a girl to dinner and the food is not very good, should she ever criticize it? A. Never. It would be ill-bred to do so. 0, - S ) - s 5 ) What is a byline in a newspaper? How many colors are distinguishable to the eye? ‘Who first preached the Gospel in Europe? What bird lays the largest eggs? How many miles of waterfront has San Francisco? ANSWERS: 1. The name of the author of an article as it appears in the news- paper, these being accorded only to high ranking reporters and feature | writers. 7 2. The Apostle Paul. 3. It is claimed that an expertly trained eye can distinguish 100,- 000 different hues andcolors. 4. The ostrich. : 5. 35 miles. Otherwise, not. The form of o> PV 00 60 mission in pleasant speches that| carry treacherous suggestion. Al-| thcugh care will be taken to pro- tect the unwary, danger neverthe- less will lurk in schools and col- leges as well as among the in- less well| Wad on Evacuee Shipl | educated. International Affairs: The Unit- ed States will become the target for hostile dictators who will look with covetous eyes upon the peace- time prosperity of a nation allied |3 in sympathy and helpfulness (o] brave Britain. Many effarts will be | ¥ made to bring us into, the Euro-| pean war. The stars seem to fore-| cast an untoward incident meant to be a deliberate prowvocation. The Pacific Ocean will be the place of a real naval battle at an early; date, it is foretold. Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of pro- gress, although obstacles must be surmounted. Romance and marriage| for many are indicated. Children born on this day prob- ably will be persistent and ambiti- ous. Boys born in the morning may follow a naval or military career. (Copyright, 1940) M HELP AN ALASKAN Telephone 713 or write The Alaska Terrforial Mrs. J. D. Stevenson p I Escorting British evacuee children. from England to Sydney, Australia, Miss Beryl Speirs, of Wagga, New South Wales, met a dashing British | \ | army officer, Lieut. J. D. Stevenson, aboard the liner and after a twoe week shipboard courtship they were Employment Service married by the captain. [ for this qualified ‘worker. by o= —————— LABORER - RIFLE. EXPERT— Man, single, age 26, high school education and = some university training. Experienced in state ordinance division, care and issue of arms, rifleman, inspector. Also A SPECIAL MEETING In lieu of the Annual Meeting of stockholders of Jack Wade Dredg- ing Company, will be held on eigh- teenth January, 1941, at two o'clock p. m. at the Canadian Bank of Com- Drs. Kaser and | Freeburger ) Dr. A. W. Stewart DENTIST 20TH CENTURY BUILDING Office Phone 469 e | | 4 | Dr. Judson Whittier | CHIROPRACTUR Drugless Physiclan Office hours: 10-12; 1-5, 7-8 Rooms 2-3-4, Triangle Bldg. PHONE 687 Dr. John H. 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