The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, June 18, 1941, Page 4

Daily Alaska Empire Published every evening except Sunday by the EMPIRE ITING COMPANY Second and Main Streets, Juneau, Alaska. H@ELEN TROY BENDER R. L. BERNARD tntered in the Post Office in Junea SUBSCRIPTION Jelivered by carrier in Juneau and n-ulu “for $1.25 per month. By mi e paid. at the following rates: One year, e, §12.00; six months, in advance, $6.00; one month, in $1.25. Subscribers will confer a favor if they will promptly natm the Business Office of any faflure or irregularity in tbe de- ivery of their papers. Telephones: News Office, 603; Business Office, 31& MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS ‘The Associgted Press is exclusively entitled In the use for republication of all news dispatthes credited to it or not other- vlulcndud in this paper and also the local news published berein. ALASKA CIRCULATION GUARANTEZD TO BE LARGER THAN THAT OF ANY OTHER PUBLICATION. GEORGE D. CLOSE, Tnc., National Newspaper Representa- Mives, with offices in_San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, mtm Chicago, New York and Boston. SEATTLE REPRESENTATIVE — Prank J. Dunning, 1011 American Bank Building. Prestdent Vice-President and Business Manager semd Class Matter. NICKEL, WAITING FOR US The existence of nickel deposits in Bohemia Basin and vicinity on Yakobi Island, Southeast Al- aska, has been known for many years. But very little other than that has been known. Now the Geological Survey, which sent Geologists J. C. Reed and J. Van N. Dorr to make examinations last year, repdrts that the nickel exists in quantities and can be mined on a break-even basis. The Bureau says calculations based on the 1940 surveys indicate that about 6,000,000 tons of rock containing about .36 percent of nickel and .27 per-| cent of copper, are present and available for min- ing in the eight bodies that have been partly pros- pected. The estimate is based on the very conserva- tive assumption that each of the bodies extends to a depth equal to half its length. In addition to the eight bodies partly prospected there are known to be at least four others which have not been pros- pected. There probably are other bodies that do not crop out at the surface and hence are as yet| undiscovered. Still other sulfide-bearing bodies may | well be present in unmapped areas of Yakobi Island and along the west coast of Chichagof Island. There is even better news in the Survey’s rur'.herl announcement that “further prospecting will probably | greatly increase the estimate of the tonnage avail- able in the bodies.” No great change in the esti-| mate of the grade is expected, however. The grade is such, the Bureau reports, “that the material can be mined and the nickel and copper extracted from it | at a cost roughly equal to the value of the metals| that would be produced.” There is no opportunity here for a miner to make a fortune. But there appears to be an oppor-| tunity for the United States, pressed for strategic| minerals including nickel, to develop a considerable| domestic supply in Alaska. The deposits, lying about 130 miles by water west of Juneau, have now been examined syste-| matically and in detail with a view to determining’ their geologic environment and the amount and, grade of mauzrm available. The important first THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRL WEDNFSDAY JUNE 18, |94I step hu been taken. No timr should be lost in tak- ing the second, which is to begin mining this im- portant nickel ore field. ACKNOWLEDGMENT Last night's splendid turnout to the Bundles for Britain benefit performance at the Coliseum Theatre is demonstration anew of Juneau's genero- sity and interest in an important cause. The dol- lars donated here will save lives. No dollars have ever been put to better use. The Bundles for Britain Chapter here and the community as a whole owe Mr, W. D. Gross a vote of sincere thanks for giving the use of his theatre| and staff to this good cause. Names for Airplanes (New York Times) In the interest of furtheér dramatizing and per- sonalizing the most spectacular of war services, we might do well to follow the example of the Royal Air Force and the British Fleet Air Arm by extend- ing the practice of giving names rather than mere cold and pedantic-looking numbers and letters to specific types of fighting aircraft. The British serv- ices have been very happy, for the most part, in naming flying weapons which have rendered so splendid an account of themselves in the war. Spit- fire and Hurricane, the fighters which have proved so deadly to Nazi bomber raids, are now household words around the world. Defiant is another fighter that lives up to its name. Skua, dive bomber which is the namesake of a magnificent flier among the gulls; Swordfish, the torpedo plane; Battle, Gladia- tor and Tornado, all are nght.lng names for fighting aircraft. The British have applied their habit of naming planes to the types which we are furnishing to them out of our expanding arsenal. The pursuit which we call Lockheed P-38, they call Lightning. Our fighter, the Vultee 72, they have dubbed Vengeance, and the Consolidated B-24 bomber is called in Eng- land Liberator. The long-ranging patrol boat here designated as PBY-5 flies for the British Fleet Arm as Catalina, and so distinguished itself the other day in picking up the trail of the fleeing Bismarck. We have some ringing plane names ourselves—witness Hawk, Airacchra, Thunderbolt and Lancer. The man in the street knows and takes pride in our four- engined bomber as the Flying Fortress rather than the B-17-B. It would be worth while to replace such impersonal designations (except for strictly| military classification) as XB2U-1 with names that in themselves carry something of the trumpet call of action. The Pilgrims Showed the Way (Cincinnati Enquirer) Eloquent Elder Robert Cushman, delivered an address to the little band of Pilgrims at Plymouth in| December, 1621. His topic in reality was that there is strength in unity. He said: “Great matters have been brought to pass where men have cheerfully, as with one heart, hand, and shoulder, gone about it, both in wars, buildings and plantations, but where every man seeks himself all cometh to nothing.” It is 320 years since the Elder spoke those words. It was a time of discouragement. The little Colony was beset with many difficulties. Yet the Pilgrims| persevered. They did not know that they were to be the foundation stone of a mighty nation. So it was they' builded vastly better than they knew. They succeeded because all of them with one accord worked for the common good. Again we are beset with difficulties. And again as in the time| of the Pilgrims it is necessary for us. cheerfully to labor with “one heart, hand and shoulder.” Shorts for formal wear have been introduced on the West Coast by film star Paulette Goddard. We'll leave it to the women with knock knees, bow legs, thick ankles, or scrawny legs, to see to it that the new style of evening dress doesn't prove popular. 'la!hlnfllflll AL SMITH call.” The brown 'S VISIT Another Congressional Hibernian, Al Smith's surprise White Hau.se Senator Joe O’Mahoney of Wyom- visit was more than a ing, chimed in: “It's amazing. Real- “friendly ‘ ly, Mr. Minister, haven’t you any derby champion Merry- So-Round \mdnuadE Page Oue) slan oil fields and in certain key Russian industries, Of course, anything can happen ! in Russia. But if Hitler carries out his threats, it probably means that he will go through southern Russia and the Caucausus, taking the rich oil areas around Baku and Batum, then drive down through Iran to the Indian Ocean. This would put Germany on two sides of Syria and | Smith said a number of floors were had a very practical reason for the | Mick blood in you?” trip—in fact, two of them. “Well, if I have,” grinned the In the course of his discussion | Auss envoy, “it's quite diluted. My with Roosevelt about all-out aid to | Irish blood comes from five genera- Britain (which Smith vigorously | tions back—by way of Liverpool.” supports), he remarked that the proposal to locate some of the over- MERRY-GO-ROUND crowded government offices in New | Bjg Bill Knudsen solved his own York was very welcome news to of- | housing problem in Washington by fice building owners. With a broad | renting a furnished home — com- grin he added that the mighty Em- | plete with linen, silver ,and servants pire State Building, which he di- | _for the fancy price of $1,000 a rects, “could use a good tenant.” imonth. . . . State Department is wrestling with the problem of get- 'of responsibility available at “reasonable rates.” Laughing heartily at the hint, the Palestine—and the British’ would be between a new and powerful pinc- ers. Even more important, Germany President replied that he would pass the information along to agencies looking for more room. The other reason for Smith’s visit ting 10,000 American citizens out of the Middle East. . . . The Commerce Department’s new Council for Pat- ents, headed by Tom Taylor, is (handling about a hundred patents a day which it examines in order to l HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUNE 18 Marian Dobson Waino Hendrickson Raymond Castleton Mrs. T. F. Moffett Francis Holliday Clement C. Jasperso Mrs. T. F. Swift Mrs. Caroline Ramaker H. 8. Johansen HOROSCOP . . ¢ “The stars incline’ but do not compel” THURSDAY, JUNE 19 Benefic aspects dominate Mi"y but there is a sinister influence | discerned for afternoon. It is*a date fortunate for the relations be- tween employers and employees. Heart and Home: This is an aus- plans, whether they be philan- thropic or selfish. The aged should benefit as the value of vanishing traditions and conservative modes of life is again appreciated. Under this sway the mind should be ked and foresight should be reliable. ‘While all the signs appear to pres- age amazing changes after the World War ends, there is the pre- diction of good fortune for those who hold to long-established codes of modes and morals. Business Affairs: This is an aus- picious sway for heads of impor- tant organizations, private or gov- ernmental, Leadership by men and| women of training and experience will be widely sought in the read- justments due to war needs. demonstrated as defense prepara-/ tions are speeded amazingly and citizens of the United States begin to understand that peril to the na- tion is not merely a political bf;‘gey,y but a reality. | National Affairs: Astrologers stress the fact that this nation is a mosaic comprised of reprefin- tatives of most of the peaples on/ this Earth and they urge the ellm- ination of all prejudi¢e. Thousands of loyal Americans have friends or| relatives forced to fight for the Axis. For this reason the seers ex-| press the need of tolerance and! kindliness through this period 'of great emergency. True patriotism accords freedom of speech, bift| this does not mean that criticism or abuse should be uttered. International Affairs: Seismic disturbances are forecast for the coasts of Peru and Chile. Mars culminating is read as threawnl'ng{ trouble in South Africa. The Malay States and sarawak will be, turbed and China will sustnln sel ous difficulties. Through this ma there will be reverses for British fighters and corresponding increase for the United States. Again astrologers prophesy ! that American aid must not be| limited. Persons whose birthdate it I.s have the augury of a year of even- tual success after opposition and delays. Elders will aid young mem- bers of the family. Children born on this day prob= ably will be exceedingly sucoessfn]:, for they should be- talented, &neér- getic and industrious. (Copyright, 1941) picious time for pushing ambitious The; § power of prosperity now will be| * from THE EMPIRE 20 YEARS AGO JUNE 18, 1921 An Associated Press dispatch from Nome stated that Capt. Roald | Amundsen, Arctic explorer, had arrived from Cape Serge where he had spent the winter. His vessel Maude, which had lost her propeller was to be towed to Seattle for repairs. The Rev. A. Markham, pastor of the Catholic parishes at Seward and Anchorage, arrived on the Alameda to spend about two weeks in Juneau. Mrs. H. W. Irvine entertained a group of friends for an afternoon card party. Mrs. Guy Smith and Mrs. John Feusi won high scores. Other guests were Mesdames J. H. Long, E. J. White, A. E. Gurr, ‘William Jar- man, Frank Oliver and K. Dunham. Half holidays during the summer on Saturdays were announced for i |all Federal offices . Full time work on Saturdays was to be resumed September 15, The City Council, the night before, gave ordrs to Street Commis- sioner Robert Semple to grade and gravel East Sixth Street from East to Park Avenue, Park Avenue from Fifth to Sixth and East Fifth from Kennedy to Park. A fine time was reported by all who attended the dance the previous evening given at the Elks’ Hall by Glan Bartlett, of the Gastineau, in honor of the crew and passengers of the Northwestern. Mrs Albert J. Forrest was reported recovering nicely from a major operation performed at St. Ann’s Hospital. | Weather: High, 60; low, 48; clear. e e e - S S e Daily Lessons in English %. 1. corpon L e e e e e ‘WORDS OFTEN MISUSED: Do not say, “He is the man whom you thought was the foreman.” Say, ‘He is the mian WHO you thought was the foreman.” OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED: Attache. Pronounce at-a-sha, first A as in AT, second A as in' ASK unstressed, third A as in ATE, accent on last syllable. OFTEN MISSPELLED: Twelfth; observe the F. SYNONYMS: Lethargy, torpor, stupor. i WORD STUDY: “Use a word three times and it is yours.” Let us | increase our vocabulary by mastering orie word each day.” Today'’s word: | EXPEDITE; to hasten the progress of. “He made an effort to expedite | the shipment.” ; MODERN ETIQUETTE ® woprrra LEE Q. When a woman is wearing a hat with a tall pointed feather, shouldn't she be very careful when in a crowded elevator or other congested place, to keep it out of the faces of other people? A. Yes. She is very thoughtless and inconsiderate if she doesn’t exert care. Q. Is it necessary to write a bread and butter letter when one stayed only one night? A. Yes; even for the one night visit such a letter is necessary. Q. On which side of the water glass should a cold beverage be placed? 2 A. On the right of the water glass. .........——-..—.—....-—-—-.-—-—-—-—-—-—— ll.OOK and I.EARNA C. GORDON ‘Which is the largest of the song birds? What is an “Annie Oakley”? How many leaves are there on a shamrock? ‘What is said to be the “mother” of invention? ‘Who discovered the fact that blood circulates? ANSWERS: The lyre bird. A pass or free admission card. Three. Necessity. ‘William Henry (1578-1657). | lis Andrews. An evening . of entertainment | comprising guessing games was en- joyed after the initiation. Prize winners included Patsy Balog, Al- freda Fleek, Betty Kibby, and Pat- sy Fleek. Refreshments of sandwiches, cookies, jello and cocoa were served. — eee +| FLOATER TO BE MOVED TO LOCATION FRIDAY Friday is the date set by the then would be on the border of Was the intention of his son, Alfred, 'find new inventions for military Britain’s most coveted of all colonial Jr., member of the New York City use. It has turned over some revo- Juneau Packing Company for mov- ing their floating cannery from prizes—India. Providing, of course, Council, to run for President of the | Hitler's war machine were success- Council in November against the ful. |son of another prominent Democrat, 1 NOTE: Hitler's present demand Senator Robert Wagner. Robert, Jr., | that Russia returri Poland and Ru- member of the New York State Les- mania probably rates as the choic- islature, has the backing of ‘the | est irony of the war. Poland, by Powerful American Labor Party. He | demanding a part of Czechoslovakia, is angling for the endorsement of | precipitated the Czech downfall. Mayor LaGuardia and OPM’s Sidney Then Russia, by taking part of Po- Hillman, who as former head of the | land, precipitated Poland’ downfall.- Amalgamated Clothing Workers in- | Now Germany, having swallowed fluences a big bloc of votes. Poland plus the land she took from . Al Sr., has no hopes of winning | Czechoslavakia, proposes to swallow 2 LaGuardia-Hillman endorsement Russia—plus the territory she took for his boy, but he does want to keep | from 'Poland. |them neutral if he can. The fact | that he and Roosevelt again are on lgs:«:td terms should help. CAPITAL CHAFF { NOTE: Smith also is playing quiet No literature has provoked more court to LaGuardia. Recently they chuckles in the Diplomatic Corps appeared together on a nationwide recently than Secretary Ickes’ aid-Britain program. scatching reply to his uncle-in-law, ex-Ambassador John Cudahy, whom he dubbed “Innocent Abroad” in- | LIVERPOOL MICK terviewing Hitler. . . . The War De- No. 1 attraction at a party given partment doesn’t want newspapers by Solicitor General Francis Biddle to publish the salaries paid to the was Lord Halifax, tall, serious Brit- new fire inspectors who are to pre- ish Ambassador. No. 2 attraction vent sabotage in factories, although was Richard E. Casey, tall, witty they are posted in Civil Service lists Australian Minister. in post offices all over the country. Casey was being introduced by an Reason: inspectors will be paid $2,- official of the British Supply Com- 900 to $4,600, which is higher than mission when they encountered an- some commissioned officers. . . even in war. In Syria the British setts. were wise enough to put in the fore- “Congressman,” said the British front General Catroux, a seasoned official, ‘shake hands with a man veteran, popular with colonial by the name of Casey who isn't y.n troops. Defending Syria is General Irishman.” Dentz, an intelligence officer, and “Delighted,” said Joseph E et inveihigence officers are not popular didn't know they grew me specles in any army, | outside of Ireland.” . . other Casey, Joseph E., young New | Personalties make a lot of difference Deal Congressman from Massachu- | lutionary ideas to the Army and | Navy. SENATOR HILL SMILES Senator Lister Hill, lank Alabama |New Dealer, is going around with |a big smile on his face and two clippings in his hand. They consist of New York Exchange quotations on the stock of the Aluminum Cor- poration of America. First qutation, on the day that Reynolds Metals Company opened its new aluminum plant at Lister, Ala, was 165. Second quotation, for ‘the same stock just a few ago was | 115. “Just a few months apart,” Hill |says, “but they tell a mighty im- | portant story. Before the Reynolds Corporation had a monopoly, and its |stock was way up in the strato- | sphere. Now that monopoly is brok- en and the Aluminum Company’s stock shows it. This is a very inter- esting object lesson in economics | for the country.” (Copyright, 1941, by United Feature Syndicate, Inc.) — e ROBBING THE CRADLE? OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.—Be- fore the infant son of Representa- tive and Mrs. Lyle Born (D.Okla) was three weeks old, the sheriff in Creek County appointed him a deputy and oxdered him to “report for duty.” 5 & S iargest paid eirculation of uv Al- aska newspaper. plant started operating, Aluminum | mebmymmpmmm~ DOUGLAS NEWS HOME GUARDS DRILL Regular crill for Douglas home guards will be held at the usual hour tonight on the ball grounds. Of particular interest at the meet- ing will be fivst report to Capt. Andrews from his recently appoint- ed medical unit. —_— CHAMBER MEETING PLANNED Douglas Chamber of Commerce has a meeting called for Friday night in the City Hall to start at 8 o'clock with some very impor- tant business awaiting attention. It is also anticipated that there will be a visitor of eminence at the meeting. All members and others interested are invited to attend, ———————— FOUR-H CLUB HOLDS AN ACTIVE SION Meeting at the home of Patsy Fleek, the Douglas Four-H girls River location where it will oper- ate this summer. Calvin Pool has signed up as a member of thecrew and everything is in readiness on the plant to start canning. A sup- ply of cans arrived on the North-| land for the company. MRS, REEDER IS IN ST. ANN'S HOSPITAL Mrs. Bessie Reeder who has been in St.' Ann's Hospital since June; 10 receiving medical treatment is/ its city wharf mooring to the Takulwell enough now. to receive callers, If Gasolmeless last night elected Mrs. Alfred Bon- nett as assistant leader who will relieve Mrs. Glen Rice when the latter is unable to attend any of .their various activities and they also admitted to membership Phyl- - | (,gussun-noums Tuesday—Wednesday “MAN WHO TALKED; TOO MUCH” - NN Sundays Come Drs. Kaser and Freeburger DENTISTS Blrngren Bullding PHONE 56 Dr. A. W. 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