The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, May 7, 1941, Page 4

Daily ly Alaska Emptre 1 Published evers evening except Sunday by the EMPIRE PRINTING COMPANY Becond and Main Streets, Juneau, Alaska. HELEN TROY BENDER - President | "L BERNARD - - Vice-President and Business Man, 4 Totered in the Post Office in Juneau as Second Class Matter. | SUBSCRIPTION RAT! Delivered by carrier in Juneau and Douslas for $1.25 per month. | By mail. postage paid, at the following rates One year, in advance. $12.00; six months, in advance, $6.00; one month, in advance, $1.25 Subscribers will confer a favor if they will promptly notifr | the Business Office of any faflure or irregularity in the de- | Uvery of their papers. | Telephones: News Office, 602; Business Office, 374. MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS The Assoctated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for | tepublication of all news dispatches credited to 1 or not othat. | wise credited in this paper and also the local news published | heretn. ALASEA CTRCULATION GUARANTEED TO BE LARGER AN THAT OF ANY OTHER PUBLICATION. GEORCE D. CLOSE Inc., Aves, with offices in_San Francisco. Beatile. Chicaso, New York and Boston. SEATTLE REPRESENTATIVE American k Buildini National Newspaper Representa- Los Angeles. Portland, — Frank J. Dunning, 1011 tective. value and are flvs:inzd ‘to become illusory a defense as the Maginot Line” }wf. If there is a warning here for those :Whd would have us risk standing alone, without effective allies in a new world of terrible danger, putting our whole faith in the geography of our position, there is also assurance for those of us who favor, instead of iso- lation, a policy of “all-out” aid to Britain. For if | a preponderance of air power in Hitler's hands is a | threat to our security, a preponderance of air power in the hands of our friends can be used as effectively against Hitler. Major de Seversky does not share Colonel Lind- bprghs belief that Britain cannot win this war, even with American assistance. He believes, on the con- | trary, not merely that Britain has a chance of win- nmg “but that, given the full material backing of the United States, she has only a minor chance of not winning.” In the race to achieve the vital fac- tor of definitive air superiority, Germany, even with all her continental appendages, “will be more and more plagued by shortages of critical materials,” and more and more handicapped by increasingly under- nourished labor working sullenly under coercion, while “the Anglo-American bloc, its production cen- ‘ters widely scattered over the world, will have access |to all | | AIR POWER IN THE WAR | ‘The theory of “continental isolation,” to which} s0 many Americans still cling, receives another jolt, in the news that Douglas Aircraft Company hns‘ completed the first of its B-19 bombers. Here is the most formidable agency of destruction yet developed: a great fortress built to fly 7,750 miles nomlop—m‘ Europe and return—with a cargo of 18 tons of | bombs. It is visible proof that the day is mpldly‘ approaching when no nation and no part of any| nation will be immune from direct attack from any\ part of the world. This whole question of the impact of modern air| power on the traditional conceptions of continental| defense is analyzed in an important article by Major | Alexander P. de Seversky in The American Mercury.| Comparisons are invidious, but sometimes necessary. It must be noted that Major de Seversky speaks, with more authority in these matters than Colonel | Lindbergh, since he is not only a pilot but a de- signer of aircraft, not only an inventor of bomb sights and a builder of army pursuit planes, but a recognized authority on the tactics and strategy of aerial warfare. It is Major de Seversky's central thesis—and the new B-19 bomber comes along to illustrate his point —that “isolationism” is ruled out physically by the advent of air power and the tremendous speed with which its range is being widened. To -how that a European enemy of the United States c 1 not land armies and occupy this country mile by i:ile proves little. The same enemy, if it succeeds in wresting control of the skies overhead, can pound the country into helpless wreckage without the need to occupy territory. “Should it be argued that ultimate vic- tory could not be achieved by that alone (though I believe it could), the fact still remains that this is| a type of destructive fury to which no nation will| wish to expose itself.” Moreover, by a curious truth which is not yet widely understood, the more industrialized a coun- try is, the more vulnerable it is to destruction from' overhead. sown concentrations dependent on centralized sources of power, make ideal targets for air attacks. The tremendous expanse of our country may give us a |is voluntary and well-fed.” iAmencan bloc is already within | start of the Balkan war, “American industries, grouped in thick- | | feer better. materials; it will operate in many regions under relatively peaceful conditions, with labor that In this tug-of-war of “equality in air power for the Anglo- sight, and rapid establishment of supremacy seems in the cards. * * * Once we admit the possibility of superior Anglo- American air power, we must also admit the likeli- production, |hood that the European target may be hammered into submission.” Here is one answer to the question, How will the war be won? and fresh courage for faint hearts. How America Feels (Cincinnati Enquirer) The poll just completed by the American Insti- tute of Public Opinion on the issue of convoying war materials to Britain reflects both a growing awareness in the American people of the need for more vigorous action in defense of our way of life and an ultimate determination that England must | not be permitted to fall. Of late, the isolationists and opponents of aid to England have taken noisy comfort in the Gallup poll which showed only 17 percent of the people in favor of an immediate declaration of war against Germany. That meant, they insisted, that 83 per- cent of the people were against convoys “because convoys mean war.” To them, the latest Gallup poll be disillusioning, because it shows that in the inter- viewing process begun just a few days after the only 50 percent of the people are now opposed to the use of convoys; 41 percent favor it, and nine percent are undecided. This sample of public opinion bears out what the isolationists and enemies of England in this country overlooked—the fact that the Gallup polls have con- sistently shown the American people are willing to aid England even at the risk of war. The latest Gallup poll further showed that 71 percent of the people interviewed favor the use of convoys if they become necessary to prevent the | defeat of England, with only 21 percent opposed and eight percent undecided. If this means anything, it means that the American people mean to deliver the goods to defeat Hitlerism. Thought for the Week (Philadelphia Record) A report of the National Safety Council breaks the bad news that “it is little safer, if any, to be living in the peaceful United States than in bombed England. Our average of deaths by accident last year was over 8,000 a month.” We don't think this news will make the British But it ought to make us feel terrible. is certain to| feeling of hugeness, but the vital centers are few Hitler says and extremely exposed.” There is no real security | dictator. for those centers in old-fashioned, “isolation” behind “impregnable” ramparts. Air power is “a threat in which oceans have already lost some of their pro- The British naturally. Roosevelt is trying to be a world Just an old copycat, huh? have taken Jigjiga—in jig time, Wathinglon |in early April; American Locomotive [ followed a week later with its pilot | mpdel; and Baldwin and Chrysler | turned out their first on April 24. These four pilot models will be tested out by the army as a final check; and quantity production will get under way by June at the rate (Oondnued from Page Oue) BETTER THAN EXPECTED Berny Baruch, lunching with the | President every Tuesday, dmppmg in to give suggestions to young Ed Stettinius, OPM Priorities chief, and needling War and Navy chiefs has been a wholesome influence around Washington. Through his’ tips on how it was done in the| last war, he has provided many | short cuts. Regarding tanks, however, the United States is in a much better situation than was expected last year. With the fall of France, in which armored divisions also played a major role, the United States found itself with exactly 460 obsolete tanks, worthless except for training pur- | poses. Shortly thereafter, the Army ordered 9,200 new tanks of two types —13-ton light tanks, capable of do- ing 50 miles an hour; and 28-ton| medium tanks, capable of doing 256 miles afi hour over réugh terrain, Orders for the light tanks were given to the American Car and Foundry Company at Berwick, Pa., which was already equipped for the| job, and ‘these light tanks are now| nearing mass production. But to build the medium tanks it was ne- cessary to erect new factories and tool them. It was the tooling that was be far he toughest job. Contracts for the medium tanks were let last August to Chrysler in Detroit, the Baldwin Locomotive | Works at Eddystone, Pa. and the American Locomotive Company at Schenectady, N. Y.; and the War Department’s own arsenal at Rock Island, II1, also participated. It was not expected to complete the new plants and get production under way of 150 a month and stepping up steadily thereafter. Berny Baruch was correct that the Army does not yet have armor- piercing shells for the new tanks! as of today. But by the time the tanks are in mass production, the| production of shells will have just about caught up. The medium tanks carry, in addition to machine | guns and anti-aircraft guns, three | 37-mm. guns and a 75-mm. cannon. Note—Last summer tanks were, placed seventh on the priorities lm Ahead of them came airplanes, | small arms, small arms ammunition, anti-aircraft guns, plus various ur-| gent needs of the Navy. As a re- gult, the tank industry still is handi- | capped for machine tools, and its accomplishment is all the more notable. - Defense officials give es- pecial credit to Chrysler because it had never before built anything re- motely ‘resembling a tank. WHAT, NO DERBY? From schoolboys in the Bronx to ranch hands on the West Coast, the Kentucky Derby is one of the | top sports events of the year. But the classic horse race stirs no senti- |ment in the bosom of one of the Blue Grass State's leading congres- sional figures, Representative An- | drew Jackson May, chairman of the | House Military Affairs Committee. Several days before the race a newsman asked May, “What horse are you betting on in the Derby?” “Derby?"” exclaimed the Kentuck- ian with a blank expression. “What derby are you talking about?” STARK'S PATROLS v livered by the Rock Island arsenal cally all the way across the Atlantic But later he modified this, saying he had meant 2,000 miles. Here is the inside story of what happened: Stark, Chief of Naval Operations, addressed a luncheon of the U. 8. Chamber of Commerce. His pre- pared speech had been handed out to the press in advance, but the newsmen were caught off base when he threw in some impromptu re- marks at the opening. And it was in these remarks he referred to the long range of Navy patrols. When he had finished speaking, newsmen rushed up to confirm what they thought he had said— that we were patrolling 3,000 miles front our own shores, Foreseeing that the .item might make trouble, | stark said that 2,000 miles might be more accurate. But newsmen wanted the actual unguarded words. So they rushed out to a studio where radio engineer | Robert Coar had made a recording ‘o[ Stark’s talk. He played the |record, and they heard the words again—“three thousand miles.” By this time the Navy Depart- ment was in a boil. An aide rushed to the studio, in the Admiral’s car and with the Admiral's chauffeur, to take possession of the record, and to ‘“correct the impression that Admiral Stark said 3,000 miles.” Navy officials insisted he had meant to say 2,000, and they obtained promises from newsmen that the higher figure would not be used. Note—The actual language Stark used, as the transcription revealed, was as follows: “I wish I could talk about, convoys. I would like to tell you where they are, three thousand miles out, from the high latitudes to the Equator, in both oceans, but {if I did, somebody would say, ‘I wonder if Betty Stark has gone crazy, giving away all that secret information.’ " Apparently what Stark meant was that naval vessels operating in southern latitudes—out of Charles- ton, 8.C., for example—might go Washington was in a furore the 3,000 miles into the Atlantic with- T‘HE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, WEDNESDAY MAY 7 1941. L soon Bl' 27|28(2938 HAPPY BIRTHDAY | MAY 17 George F. Todd Ture Holm ° Walter ‘Bindseil Mrs. W. W. Council William Paul Raymond Fuller Hazel MacPherson Addie Lockwood R. F. Shanklin -— % HOROSCOPE “The stars j ncline but do not compel” ’I'HURSDAY. MAY 8 Adverse planetary . aspects are' active today, which will be mml profitable to those who pursue| beaten paths and avoid all risks.| There is a good sign for develop-| ing what has been well started. ‘? Heart and Home: Women may be | exacting and irritable while this| configuration prevails. They should avoid criticism of family or friends.| Preparations for the ;ummvrl should be arranged with the idea| of making the most of existing| conditions and providing all joys possible for the family, as old things are passing away and a new} age is dawning. Memories of Am- erican luxuries and American cus-| toms as they developed to present| day standards of living, the seers“ declare, will be precious in a fu-| ture of many changes. | Business Affairs: Industry will be | hampered by labor misunderstand- ings. There is a sign indicating subversive influences that will per-| meate various unions and will be encouraged by certain selfish in- terests. Trade will continue brisk| and money will be in plentiful circulation. This is*a rule of the stars stimulating to expansion ~f factories and extension of other| commercial interests. The sum-| mer will be profitable to railways| and to bus services, for large num- bers of persons will travel in the United States. National Issues: Secret’ informa-| tion will cause jthe Administration to demonstrate courdge and initia- tive in making dedisions of far-| reaching importances Speed in the| building of airplanes and destroy-| s ers will be increased to the ex-| tremes of production. College groups may reveal policies that, will aguse among far-seeing citizens. International Affdirs: Planetary directions which stimulate the spirit of rebellion will affect coun- tries vanquished by the Axis pow- ers. Terrible persecution will be suffered in certain qunrters of Eu- rope where conditiops will become insupportable by viitims of the| war. Russia is to exécute surpris- ing coups puzzling 'tp the fright- ened world that wi es Europe’s conflict, This month*is to be note- worthy in Stalin’s ealendar. Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of @ year of fair- ly fortunate experigmges, although there may be a ‘great deal of nerve strain for both men and women. Children born' on this day prob- ably will be artistic in aims and yet well-balanced in character. They should be keen in mind and| ready in speech. (Copyright, 1941) Big Feature For Visitors To New York Summer Festival, “'Dance Carnival,” Cabaret, Madison Square Garden NEW YORK, M#Y 7—New York visitors this summer can witness one of the most spectacular and unique spectacles-ever presented under one roof—Monte Proser’s monster sum- | mer festival and “Dance Carni in Madison Square Garden, featur- ing the greatest orchestras and en-{ tertainers known to the amusement world and opening Friday, May 30. For the fete, to run through June, July and August, Mr. Proser has re- tained Scenic Designer Clark Robin- son to do a $100,000 transformation of the world-famous sports center into a luxurious, air-conditioned tropical pavilion, with a blue-can- opied, star-studded ceiling, 77-foot giant palm trees, jungle flowers and other decorative accessories that will give the “Dance Carnival” the opposition to defense| anxjety | from THE EMPIRE e} 20 YEARS AGO % MAY 17, was made by Gov 1921 Announcement Thomas Riggs of the reappoint- }ment of Territorial Mine Inspector B. D. Stewart for a two-year term Gold Creek was to be improved and Major J. C. Gotwals was asked by members of the City Council to lend his assistance in giving engineer- ing advice. Walter Schaffner, Assistant District Attorney, was to leave on the steamer Northwestern for Ketchikan where he was to prepare for cases | coming before a special session of the United States District Court. | Any sum spent between $3,000 and $4,000 for a fishermen’s float near the Alaska Juneau dump, on the Lhannel was brought up for discussion at the City Council. Mrs. E. C. Hazelton of the clerical force of the Legislature, was leaving on the Northwestern for a trip to the south. Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Parsons were to leave on the Northwestern after having spent several weeks in Juneau. Mr. Parsons was the Alaska agent for the Patrick Company and had been north in the interest of the concern. They were returning to their home in Los Angeles. Mrs. J. K. White, who had been visiting with Senator James Frawley, was to accompany them south. and Mrs. Weather: Highest, 36; lowest, 34; rain. e S S e e e Daily Lessons in English %/ 1. corpon e e - -t e WORDS OFTEN MISUSED: Do not say, “It is plenty good enough for me.” Say, “It is QUITE good enough for me.” OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED: Hiccup, or hiccough, up, I as in KICK, U as in UP, and never hik-koff. OFTEN MISSPELLED: Tract (an expanse); track (a mark). SYNONYMS: Adroit, deft, skillful, clever. 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: OBSEQUIOUS; servilely attentive; fawning. “The obsequious manner of the applicant caused the board to refuse his request.” Pronounced hik- B ] MODERN ETIQUETTE * roprrra rER Q. When one this person? A. No. One should wait until invited by some member of the family, or the nurse Q. Should the players of bridge talk while the game is going on? A. The players may talk while the cards are being dealt or shuf- fled, but the conversation should stop the minute the game begins, for concentration is necessary to play a good game, Q. At what time should the ushers arrive for a church wedding? A. An hour before the time appointed for the ceremony. e ] A C. GORDON LOOK and LEAR From what domestic animal are most glove leathers obtained? In what opera does the aria “Figaro” appear? . What, in modern speech are thespians? 4. What two Italian women of noble birth were reputed to have calls to see a friend who is ill, should one ask to see | poisoned a number of people? 5. How many are there supposed to be in a “baker’s dozen”? ANSWERS: Sheep. Beaumarchais’ Actors, Lucrezia Borgia (1480-1519) and Catherine de Medici (1519-1589). Thirteen. “Barber of Seville.” and a chain of clubs throughout the country, presenting at popular prices the top names of musical-comedy, motion picture, radio and music for both the people of the metropolitan area and the thousands of visitors who come to New York in the summer, There will be several restaurants and cafes throughout the premises with prices within the reach of everyone. A huge dance floor is being installed with accommoda- tions for 5,000 dancers at one time. Also, there will be seats for 4,000 spectators and for 1500 diners. HERE FROM CALIFORNIA Mr. and Mrs. George Stoughton of Berkeley, California, are round trip passengers on the North Sea. Stoughton is connected with the Berkeley Fire Department. - — ATTENTION, ELKS! All Elks requested to meet in ;Club rooms at 1:30 Sunday after- |noon, May 11, to atfend Mother’s Day services. COMMITTEE. .- Subscrive 10r The Empire. until July of this year. other day over what Admiral Stark out approaching any nearer Europe MONTHS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE did or didn't say about Navy patrols. than another vessel 2,000 miles out However, the: first tanks made First report was that he said the|of New ¥ork or Boston. their appearance’ three ~months Navy was patrolling 3,000 miles ot ; ahead of schedule. No. 1 was de- al sea, which wouid mean practi<{# appearance of an open-air patio. A continuous chanee of attrac- tions will be invoked by Mr, Proser, owner of the Beachcomber andi Cq?acabana nightelubs in New York |~ DBERGH SPEAKS_Charles A. Lindbergh, address- s e v ’“N"”w“:vv&nm" mm‘-’fa we have a ¥ ...el‘t'lllwwnhm- Is losing th Professional Fraternal Societies Gastineau Channel’ Direcry MOUNT JUNEAU LODGE NO. 147 Second and fourth Monday of each month in Scottish Rite Temple beginning at 7:30 p. m. VERGNE L. HOKE, Worshipful Master; JAMES W. LEIVERS, Secretary. Drs. 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