The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, May 17, 1941, Page 4

Daily Alaska Empi Published every evening except Sunday by the 'MPIRE PRINTING COMPANY Becond and Main Streets, Juneau, Alaska. HELEN TROY BENDER R. L. BERNARD Entered in the Post Office in Juneau as Second Class Matter SUBSCRIPTION RATES: Delivered by carrier in Juneau and Douglas for §1.25 per month. By mail, postage paid, at the following ra 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 notity 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 Associgted 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. ALASKA CTRCULATION GUARANTEED TO BE LARGER THAN THAT OF ANY OTHER PUBLICATION. GEORGE D. CLOSE, Inc., National Newspaper Representa- Mves, with offices in_San Francisco, Los Ani Portland, Beattle, Chicago, New York and Boston. SEATTLE REPRESENTATIVE — Prank J. Dunning. 1011 American Bank Buildine President Manager Vi President and Business or other church record; (2) family Bible record; (3) physician or hospital record; (4) birth certificate of the registrant’s child; (5) record from a local, State or Federal census; (6) school record; (7) in- surance policy; (8) record of military service or employment; marriage or other license; voting regis- tration record; naturalization papers; immigration record or passport; record of hospitalization; (9) affidavit. It sounds like a lot of trouble to go through to prove you were born, but we all agree it's worth it to prove you're an American in times like these. Pressure on Japan (New York Times) The tradition that a country will not be kept back from war because of financial problems is amply confirmed by Japan’s experience during the past few years. Even before the Manchurian “in- cident,” the Japanese budget was not fully bal- anced, but since then the annual deficit has grown rapidly. The 1941-42 budget, according to the De- partment of Commerce’s Foreign Commerce Weekly, provides for borrowing 60 percent of total expendi- tures for the year, estimated at 12,274 million yen, or $2,872,000,000. The national debt stood at 6,003 million yen in December, 1931; by last December the dreaded ten-billion yen mark had long since been passed, and the total had risen to 27,750 million. HAPPY BIRTHDAY . MAY 17 Margaret Pearce Elsa Lundell Beatrice Primavera John Rogers W. C. White James A. Sofoulis Claude H. Anderson John Anderson MAY 18 Ray G. Day John Hermle from THE EMPIRE 20 YEARS AGO MAY 17 1921 That the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company was negotiating for the purchase of the group of claims on the slopes of Mount Juneau known as the Hallum group was indicated by one of the owners of the claims who was to arrive here shortly. P IE AR The Juneau Shotgun and Rifle Club members were expected to meet at the range in Last Chance Basin prepared to work on the grounds and club house, according to E. R. Keeney, Secretary of the club. More than thirty men were hired by the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining ‘;Company to work on the night shift at various places around the mine janl mills. Mrs. H. L. Faulkner and little daughter who had been visiting for several months in the south, were to return to their home here on the Admiral Watson. Donald Haley, well known local young man, left on the Estebeth to work for the Alaska Road Commission during the summer months on the Haines-Porcupine road. A party composed of Gov. Thomas Riggs, George A. Parks and W. 8. Pullen went to Auk Lake where they were to fish for cut-throat Professional Fraternal Societies Gastineau Channel Directory 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. Kaser and Freeburger DENTISTS Blr agrem Buliding PHONE 56 Juneau’s Own Store ~ Dr. A. W. Stewart 20TH CENTURY BUILDING Glfice Phone 460 mflifl “The Rexall Store” CHTROPRACTUR Drugless Physiclan Office hours: 10-12; 1-8, 7-9 Your Reliable Pharmacists BUTLER-MAURO DRUG CO. After all these years of complacency regarding| official records, it has suddenly become important for Americans to be able to prove that they were born in the United States. Birth certificates are re-| quired of persons applying for work on defense pro- jects, and thousands of Americans are learning with surprise and dismay that it is next to impossible ve they are native born citizens. has a brand new delayed birth certifi- passed at the recent session of the Legis-! ch laws go, Alaska’s is liberal. It pro- ns born in the Territory may have tificate of birth executed by the doc- midwile, parents or others who know the facts of the birth. The certificate must be supported by iffidavit of the person executing the certificate nd by the affidavits of two other persons who know he facts and know the statements in the certificate are true and correct. Needless to say, it will still be impossible for many, many Alaskans to obtain| certi under these terms. But requirements are even stiffer in most States. Several, including Michigan. Oregon, Nevada and California, require that applicants for delayed birth certificates apply to the Courts and obtain a decree issued by a Judge. This entails considerable expense and takes time. In the interests of establishing a uniform sys- tem throughout the Nation, the Bureau of the Cen- sus several weeks ago recommended that States acknowledge nine different types of evidence for establishing the facts of birth when no certificate was registered at the time of birth. Records less| than five years old are not acceptable as evidence: and all records executed after the fourth birthday of the registrant are considered “Class B” records. The Bureau recommends that at least two indepen- dent Class A records or three independent Class B records substantiate each of the following facts: the age, birthplace and parentage of the person whose birth is to be registered. ‘Types of acceptable evidence, listed in order of preference, are as follows: (1) baptismal, cradle roll tands icates The real problem in Japan’s military effort is not financial but productive. The level of industrial output has change little since 1937, after having doubled in the six years following 1931. Production of military supplies has continued to increase, it is| true, at the expense of civilian output; but even its rate of expansion has notably slackened in the last two years. It is estimated that 30 percent of the entire national income was devoted to military pur- poses in 1940. This is far less than the 63 percent credited to Britain and the 72 percent for Germany. But it does not follow that Japan can further in- crease her military effort; for Japan is a far poorer country than the others, and its margin of output over a bare subsistence is far smaller. There is some reason to believe that it is close to the prac- ticable limits of the curtailment of civilian con- sumption and the reduction of the standard of living. No change in the underlying situation seems probable in the near future, and the present infla- tionary trends are therefore likely to continue. ncial disaster is not, however, to be looked for. e promises rather to be a sharpening of the sent trend toward a highly centralized and regi- nted eccnomy which will at least postpone the problem, whatever may be its ultimate consequences. Science Versus Nature eveland Plain Dealer) Parents who use hothouse methods to accelerate the development of their children’s talents would o well to study the ninth birthday report of the Woods twins of New York, one of whom was reared scientifically while the other just growed up like Topsy, for the boy carefully guided is now behind. The deep-rooted desire of parents to provide opportunities they did not enjoy for their children is understandable and commendable. However, when carried to excess, it often leads to failure, even to tragedy. Excess is most common in music, for study of the art properly begins in childhcod. A large per- centage of the children taken out of public schools and out of childhood games so more hours can be given to scales do not develop into the geniuses they are heralded to be, and not having had a normal upbringing they sometimes are poorly equipped to compete with those with whom they must live. Ambitious parents should bear in mind that Shakespeare and Bach were products of a world in which “scientific” was not a part of language; that they “just grew up.” Only exceptional talents will accomplish the feats of genius, and in countless instances this talent has developed, not only without special help, but against great odds. Fin- | Harold T. Jacobson Joseph Reldi Hans Floe Mrs. E. E. Somers Malcolm Faulkner Helen Ritter Grant Ritter Chee Hermann Guy Westall Mrs. L. C. Gaddie Erwin Butts B — ] | HOROSCOPE trowd. ‘Weather: Highest, 49; lowest, 48; rain. | et et e e € e OO e e = 0 Daily L in English 3 ally Lessons in Englisn w. 1. GorRDON | § ermmcenrescapsanrencancemcascac s s s aRc R ERs ERs R aR e ER e MSC RO a WORDS OFTEN MISUSED: Do not say: “Give me a larger size dress.” Say, “a larger SIZED dress.” OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED: Croquet (a game). Pronounce kro-ka, O as in OBEY, A as in ATE, accent last syllable. Croquette (a meat ball) Pronounce kro-ket, O as in OBEY, E as in SET, accent last syllable. OFTEN MISSPELLED: Breach (a gap or break). Breech (the hinder or lower part). = SYNONYMS: Fearful, timorous, cowardly, fainthearted. 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: INCONTROVERTIBLE; indisputable. “His speech contained incon- Adverse planetary influences rule :rovertible points, which not even the most skeptical could doubt.” tcday. Unrest and even rebellion igainst existing conditions may be @ewemmeemcamre prevalent among those who -think. | et « | MODERN ETIQUETTE * poperra LE® The church is under a sway that § stirs clergymen to vigorous work. 'nterest in relizion will awaken mong persons of many faiths. Q. Would it be all right for the parents of a son, upon learning of Leart and Home: Women are hjs engagement, to call on the girl's parents within a week? subject to a sway that inclmes A ey should call not later than the following da them to nurse fears regarding the 3 O [uture, Mothers may be apprehen- Q. When there is no one presiding over the punch bowl at a sive regarding their sons in the party, should a girl serve her escort and herself? service of their country. This is a A. No: the man should serve her, then himself. day for summoning all possible_ re- Q. When calling upon an acquaintance, and some servant opens the ligious fortitude and well-tried door for you, is it necessary to say “Thank you"? philosophy in accepting inevitable A. As this is merely a matter of routine, it is not exactly necessary changes in domestic and social pro- to say “thank you,” but is far from being a FAUX PAS to say “thank grams. While the United States as-' you” for any courtesy. sumes widening responsibilities as S e —————————— . ad““"‘i LOOK and LEARN Y% | “The stars incline | but do not compel” | o SUNDAY, MAY 18 burdens. For years astrologers h#ve A. C. G ORD ON warned of a period when old s - - - e e things pass away and have urged the practice of thrift. Now is the H 2 time to work and to pray. 1. What is the most important metal NOT mined in the United Business Affairs: In the flood States? of prosperity which will enrich the 2. nation many new methods of trade 3. and exchange will prevail as fore-| 4. runners of a complete metamor- ance? phosis of business usages and 5. | methods. Out of tangled financial and commercial conditions there What line follows: “I shot an arrow into the air’? What is the largest island belonging to the United States? What ancient people were famous for their stoicism and endur- What is the purpose of a silo? ANSWERS: 1. Tin. (Condnued from Page Oue) to Britain are being selected for high vitamin and calorie content, also for minimum bulk and weight. In general, preference will be giv- en to concentrated and dried foods, rather than bulky canned goods such as fruits, which contain a con- siderable amount of water. Toma- toes are an exception because the juice they are packed in is high in vitamins. One item urgently desired by the British is dehydrated vegetable soup, 12 tons of which will make 700,000 bowls. | A plan is under consideration to transport some of this concentrated food in the big bombers being fer- ried across the Atlantic, which can easily carry a 12-ton load. ‘The $400,000,000 that has been al- located for the food-aid program will be used to buy 15,000,000 cases of canned tomatoes, 20,000,000 cases of cvaporated milk, 50,000,00 pounds of lard, 250,000,000 pounds of cheese, several million pounds of Wilshire cured ham, millions of powdered eggs, and thousands of tons of de- hydrated vegetable soup, dried rais- ins and prunes. While gigantic in itself, the pro- gram is only about three per cent of the U. 8. Food bill, wiuch was $12,000,000.000. However, the buying is done adroitly, Gislocation of domestic food supply with re su ltan t run-away prices, could easily develop. The two men entrusted with avoiding these pitfalls are Milo Per- kins, plain-talking Surplus Market- ing Administrator (who will short- ly be given another title, “Adminis- trator of Food Marketing”), and Leon Henderson, hard-boiled De- fense price regulator. Working to- gether and armed with wide pow- « ers, they will be a tough team to buck: NOTE: Speculative activity is blamed for a few food prices that so far have gotten out of line, and a crack-down is in the works. HUGHES LAUGHS Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes is by all odds the most dig- nified member of the Supreme Court. A paragon of august reserve, he can 4 MERRY-GO-ROUND Artist James Montgomery Flags has just done a series of 15-minute pencil sketches of Washington not- ables—Hull, Welles, Hopkins. Gen- |eral Marshall, Lord Halifax, Chi- But the dignified Chief Justice |nese Ambassador Hu Shih, and Aus- “broke down the other day and treat- | tralian Minister Casey. “Hull has a €d himself to a hearty belly laugh. | fine head,” said Flagg . . . When Representative John Tolan of Cal-| OPM Director General Knudsen ifornia, as “a friend of the couvt,” goes home to Detroit by train he was arguing a case involving the loves to stage a nickel-ante poker | sit for hours listening to arguments | | without once changing expression. | |It is the younger Justices, Hugo |Black and William Douglas, who {lead in the Courts occasional ; smiles. will be evolved improved economic 'programs in which there will be true democracy in opportunity and |its rewards, the seers prophesy, but | | there will be severe transitions for| many Americans accustomed to great wealth. H National Issues: Unity of pur-| pose will be demonstrated ameng' citizens of all phases of political {opinion as the full pattern of na-| | tional defense is developed. Fame | . “It fell to the earth I knew the Song” by Longfellow). 3. Luzon of the Philippines; 40, 4. The Spartans. 5. The storing of grain, fodder, tion. not where.” (From ‘The Arrow and ,814 square miles. or other food to undergo fermenta- will enable them to win success. MONDAY, =AY 19 constitutionality of a California statute forbidding transportation of 4 pauper across the state line. Just before Tolan appeared, the court had been listening to a series of weighty arguments on “due process,” interstate commerce regulations, and other dry legalisms. game with cronies in his Pullman drawing room . . . Outwardly, OPM Production chief John Biggers is one of thé most dignified executives in the defense organization, but among his associates he is called “Jack. When he answers the phone he says, |“This is Jack Biggers.” . . With !is to come to men and women of Labor comes under a good direc- varying points of view astheydem- tion today when adverse aspects onstrate true heroism in the com- influence commerce. The press may ing summer. In foreign lands bring bad news of some sort, but Americans will distribute generous there will be much to counter- relief and perform noble service balance evil portents. which will mean much in the fu-{ Heart and Home: Another rou- ture, after the horrors of war have tine day is indicated for women, | The genial, white-haired Californ- | increasing business to handle for his ian, who heads a committee in- Nazi-seized homeland, the Norweg- ve ting migrant labor conditions | ian Minister is building a new an- ~ for Secretary | quick cleared the musty atm.os- I phere | » 0 not intend to disdhss | the { constitutionality in tnis case,” bezan Tolan. “Fact is, I don't ‘know anything about the Constitu- !tion.” Then, looking straight at Hughes, he added with a grin, “I've been in Congress too long.” Such frankness was too much for Hughes. Leaning back in his chair, he laughed until he shook. N MEDIATION REFORM ‘When Senator Harry Byrd of Vir- einia recently told the Senate that the Defense Mediation Board should have the power to take jurisdiction cver labor disputes without waiting Perkins to certify them, he was saying out loud what members of the Board have been| cdiscu selves. It was on Miss Perkins’ insistence that her certifying authority was trator of Food Marketing Adminis- included in the President's order setting up the Mediation Board. OPM chiefs opposed it for fear that the Labor Department would use it to hold on to cases in the hope of getting credit for settling them. This 15 exactly what happened in the coal strike, which could have been avoided had the matter been promptly certified to the Mediation Board. After a month of practical experi- ence, members are convinced that this is the biggest single obstacle to their effectiveness in averting de- tense strikes. They want authority to take charge of controversies with- out waiting for the Secretary of La- bor to give them the green light. ing privately among them- next to the Legation in Washington. ... Assistant Secretary of War Rob- ert Lovett says, “The period of ges- that for a human being — 18 months.” HEMISPHERE'S FINANCIAL DOCTOR Before he came to Washington Joseph C. Rovensky was making 8 salary of $40,000 a year, plus $10,00C in odds and ends. Since he came here last August he has made 67 cents. He is a dollar-a-year man with the Rockefeller officé—or, if ycu |want his full title, director of tae | Division of Finance and Industry jof the Office of Co-ordination of | Commercial and Cultural Relations Between the American Republics. Rovensky was'a vice president of |the Chase National Bank in New York. Nelson Rockefeller was oniy | 26 years old when he went to work {for Chase in 1935 and they got ac- oquainted. Two years later, they tous a tour around South America to- gether, When the President brought Rockefeller to Washington last Au- gust, Rockefeller waved a $1 bill in |front of Rovensky and induced him to come along, too. | In a Commerce Department oftice, around the corner from Rockefeller, )he works at such things as the re- | adustment of defaulted debts in |Latin America, credits of the Export IImport Bank, and establishment f ‘he Inter-American Bank, He calls himself “an economic and financial doctor of the Americas.” I much time on shipboard as on land. tation for an airplane is just twice' been overcome. International Affairs: London as- trologers predict for the Earl of Athlone, Governor General of Can- ada, success in promoting the clos- est relations between the Dominion and its neighbor, the United States. There is a portent read as indi- cating trouble in the Northwest that will cause a sharing of de- fense movements. Canada is to ac- complish remarkable results in manufacturing and transportation { which-will aid Great Britain. Se- vere sacrifice for Canadian avia- tors and military men is prsaged, but great results will be achieved in the World War. A new menace to shipping is prognosticated and ! treachery will cause a memorable tragedy. Persons whose birthdate it s have the augury of a year of aver- age luck, but trials and even mis- fortunes may be experienced, It is: | wise to defer changes. Children born on this day will be subject to mutations of fortune, but they probably will have extra- ordinary talents and ability which He toured Latin America before the days of flying, and he has made no less than 30 trips to Germany in an effort to liquidate the German in- vestments of American banks under the “standstill agreement.” Rovensky is bald and brown, and a lot older than his boss. He wears a little rosette in his buttonhole, the Order of the Phoenix, a decoration of the Greek government. He also used to wear the rosette of a Knight Commander of Italy, but when Mus- put that decoration in the moth, balls. Rovensky has spent almost as|(Copyright, 1941, by United Feature| - Interna Syndicate, Inc.) ‘who should use their energies tire: tion. However, this is not a prom- ising date for seeking any new em- ployment. Preparation will be more fortunate than any quest. The seers counsel women of tried experience and technical training to save their| physical strength for later work.: Young girls will be acceptable fai/ training which should be intensive.! In the summer many who served| in the first World War will con-' tribute aid in their home cities where sanitation, healthful enter-' tainment and wholesome meals will! be needed by war workers and war, fighters, | Business Affairs: Prospects for; continued prosperity will encour- age expansion of business con- cerns and improvements in shops 'and factories. Home building will hive an impetus, for June wed- dings will be many and migrations of populations will affect towns east and west. Living conditions | which will be a government con- 'cern will greatly improve, especi- ally among migrants in western states where profits will accrue it,hmrnah improved energies of farm workers. National Issues: Even though the United States desires to avoid ac-/ tual conflict the stars presage de-' | liberate efforts by Axis powers to { involve the nation in bloodshed.' Incidents that arouse resentment and a desire to retaliale are indi-, cated in the planetary government.! Intense opposition to actual par- continue to be focused in Wash- ticipation in a World War wm‘ i | be alternately praised and ecriti-' cized. ‘ tional Affairs: As war clouds spread over the entire globe, lessly in service needed by the nn-' threats will multiply among Axis mouthpieces entrusted with the! task of voicing opinions regarding the United States Government. Treachery is forecast in diplomati representations by Japan which may attempt surprise moves that| are boomerangs. Unrest and dis- content among the population of >Jupan are prognosticated, for ln-, | ternal troubles will increase. A se- ere earthquake is foretold. Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of per- plexities. Loss of money or impor- tant legal papers may disturb men.| Children born on this day should| be fairly fortunate all through their lives. They will succeed through their own efforts and should be taught system in whatever they seek to accomplish. Mrs. J. C. Michaelson Given Faflvell Party For Mrs. J. C. Michaelson, prior | to her departure for the south, a| bon oyage party was given last! evening at the home of Mrs. M. Streed. The guest list included Mesdames J. A. Thibodeau, Arthur Bringdale, Sid Thompson, James Primavera, Gladys Jones, Harry Hanson, J. Timmerman, E. B. Shaffer and Cliff Daigler. Mrs. Michaelson, accompanied by her three sons, sailed south this molning on the steamer North Coast | enroute to the states to join Mr. Michaelson. Baranof Hostess Is Returniryjo Juneau Miss Ruth Cowles, hostess at the Baranof Hotel, is returning here on the steamer North Sea. She has solini began his Greek campaign, he|ington where our foreign policy Will| oo, “ycationing in the states for the past six weeks. sl b AT GG classified ad In Tne Empire Rooms 2-3-4. Triangle Bldg. Post Office Sabsfation NOW LOCATED AT HARRY RACE DRUGGIST i | “The Squibb Stores of Ataska” | i S R e PR Dr. John H. Geyer DENTIST Room 9—Valentine PHONE 762 Hours: # am. to 6 pm, ’Th_a Stere lor__M.n" SABIN°S Front St.—Triangle Rldg. You'll Find Food Finer and Service More Coinpiete at BARANCF COFFEE SHOP | ROBERT SIMPSON, OPT. D. | | Graduate Los Angeles Collnge | of Optometry and | Opthatmoiogy E Glasses Fitted Lenses Ground e————————————————————— Helene W. Albrecht PHYSICAL THERAPEUTICS Phone 778 Valentine Building—Room 7 FINE Watch and Jewelry Repairiag at very reasonable rates PAUL BLOEDHORN S. FRANKLIN STREET — (The Charles W. Carter] Mortuary Fourth and Pranklin Sts. PHONE 136 { | — | RCA Victor Radios and RECORDS Juneau Melody House Next to Truesdell Gun Shop Second Street Phone 65 INSURANCE | Shailufigency —— CALIFORNIA 478—PHONES—371 Grocery and Meat Market High Quality Foods at Moderate Prices swer WHITE porer ! | Jomes-Stevens Shop LADIES'—MISSES’ | e — e JAMES C. COOPER C.P.A. Business Counselor COOPER BUILDING L. C. Smith and Corons TYPEWRITERS Sold and Serviced by J_.OE. Burford & Co. Doorstép Is Worr Satisfied Customers” " TRUCKS and BUSSES NASH CARS Christensen Bros. Garage 909 WEST 12TH STREET " DR. H. VANCE | OSTEOPATH Consultation and examination free. Hours 10 to 12; 1 to 5; 7 to 8:09 by appoinment. Gastinean Hotel Annex Bouth Franklin St. Phone 177 -— “HORLUCK’S DANISH” Ice Cream Flavors Peppermint Candy, Fudge Ripple, Rum Royal, Cocoanut Grove, Lemon Custard, Black Cherry, Caramel Pecan, Black Walnut, Raspberry Ripple, New York, Rock Road, Chocolate, Strawberry and Vanilla— st the GUY sMITH DRUG | Archie B. Bells L e i Audits Faxes | v 8; Bookkeeping Rm. 8, Valentine Bldg. Phone 676 e e eed There is no substitute for Newspaper Advertising P et e . USED CARS See Us Today for Medels Many Kinds and Types to Choose From! CONNORS MOTOR CO. PHONE 411 First National Bank JUNEAU—ALASEA