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

4 Daily Alaska Empzre Published every evening except Sunday by the MPIRE PRINTING COMPANY Second and Main Streets, Juneau, Alai - President - Vice-President and Business Manager Satered 1o the Post, O"Ire in_Juneau as Becond Class Matter. BSCRIPTION RATES: delivered by earrler 2 Juncas ané Dentias 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, $1.35. Subscribers will confer a favor if they will promptly notify the Business Office of any faflure or irregularity in the de- wery of their papers. Telephones: News Office, 602; Business Office, 374 MEMBER OF ABSOCIATED PRES! The Associgted Press is exclusively entitled w the use for republication of all news dispatthes credited to it or not other- wise credited in this paper and also the local news published berein. ALASKA CIRCULATION GUAR. THAN THAT OF ANY GEORGE D. CLOSE, Inc, National Newspaper Representa- tives, with offices in_San Prancisco, Angeles, Portland, Beatfle, Chicago, New York and Boston. SEATTLE REPRESENTATIVE — PFrank J. American Bank Building. TO BE LARGER PUBLICATION. Dunning, 1011 the Americas will be compelled to abide by his decision. The United States must be its own master. It must defend itself against this drive for world power wherever it is neassary to dd so, on the land as well as on the seven seas. A BATTLE WE CAN WIN In 1917 young men drafted for military service were examined only superficially for clinical evidence of venereal disease. Today chemical, blood and bac- teriological tests are made, with the result that the afflicted are far more surely detected. Because of this new thoroughness it might be expected that more cases of syphilis and gonorrhea would be brought to light in 1941 than were revealed in 1917 Yet Surgeon General Parran assures us that among 63,000 drafted men only one-seventh as many cases of syphilis and only one-third as many of gonorrhea were found as in 1917. Some progress has evidently been made in curbing one of the major menaces to the nation's health. Where these 63,000 men came from we do not know, If they represent a fair sample of the nation’s DEFENSE—WHEREVER NECESSARY A capable soldier is more concerned with facts than theories. Gen. George C. Marshall, chief of staff of the United States Army, is a qualified mili- tary man with a job to do. The job is to defend the United States and the Western Hemisphere. Hence he is not interested in abstract discussions on what constitutes the Western Hemisphere. He wants to protect the hemisphere in whatever way is most practicable from a military point of view. For these reasons Gen. Marshall in his report to Secretary of War Stimson asks that legislation which prohibits the dispatching of American troops out- side the hemisphere be removed. Such restrictions were imposed because they sounded well, because the public was not then fully informed on the real nature of the German menace and because two de- cades of pacifist propaganda had softened public opinion to the point where it believed the way to escape the consequences of war was to pass laws making it difficult to get into war. What has resulted is that the United States is hamstrung. It can move its forces only in a eir-| cumscribed area—the Western Hemisphere—when it | could, in some cases, by moving outside the hemi phere remove the threat to it. Examples are many. To take but one: The Nazi threat to Latin America is common knowledge. The thrust will come not only from! within through fifth columns but, in the case of Brazil, from without. The quick jump from Dakar | to Brazil can easily be negotiated by air or sea. Yet | the United States, under existing laws, can do noth- ing about it until the Nazis are actually in Brazil. The expeditionary forces that would be required to| dislodge such a force from the midst of a friendly German population would compare in dimensions with a military expedition to Europe. Southern Brazil is 5,000 miles from home; Europe only 3,000. But this threat could be scotched could the United States use its forces to occupy Dakar. That is the only part in West Africa from which Hitler could operate with success against South America. It could be held by few men and a small naval de- tachment. But we cannot move. Gen. Marshall’s words should be heeded. America’s defense powers are being curtailed by existing statutes, the hemisphere is laid open to at- tack and the resulting expenditure of men and money is bound to be enormous. The initiative is| passed to the avowed enemy. Hitler can fix the time and place for his assault on the Americas and 'cal experience in dealing with it. ? manhood, Surgeon Parran’s comparison is encourag- ing. Until very recently it was assumed on the basis of investigations conducted in specific areas that there are about 6,000,000 syphilitics in the country. The American Social Hygiene Association reduces this figure to 4,500,000 on the basis of national sam- pling. All of which proves the importance of the correct statistical method, How the venereal diseases are to be controlled in the general population is a problem that the Scandinavian countries have solved. In Sweden, for example, syphilis 13 so rare a disease that students of medicine actually find it difficult to acquire clini- Denmark and Norway have almost equally good records. The rea- son for this success is to be found in the approach. In this country the venereal diseases are still regard- ed as moral scourges rather than as medical prob- lems. If they were made reportable in every state and territory, if each source of infection were run down, the American Social Hygiene Association would have only a few hundred instead of millions | of cases to report. Not until we handle syphilis and gonorrhea ex- actly as we handle scarlet fever, typhoid and diph- theria are we likely to solve the problem. Welcome, Brothers (Cleyeland Plain Dealer) It may be that somewhere, sometime, there was a newspaper man who took up that career after having surveyed objectively the whole field of hu- man endeavor and having arrived at the conclusion that it offered the best opportunity to get ahead in the world. But we doubt it. Many may have thought they took the step in this cold blooded manner, but if you could put such a one under the microscope you would find the real cause of his rashness—either a love of the smell of printer’s ink, an overwhelming desire to tell all he knows, a great ambition to see how his own words look in print, an inability to resist doing something about a big stack of blank paper, or perhaps all of these qualities combined. There is nothing really professional about our kind. Circumstances #t times may force us into other ways of making a living, but the chances are we’ll continue to dabble in our first love. Never believe a man who says “I was once a newspaper man myself.” If he ever was, he still is, and hell say, “I am an old newspaper man myself.” All this is simply to explain why we are so able to welcome members of the National Amateur Press Association to Cleveland with perfect understanding. The only difference between us is that their hobby happens to be our livelihood. We don't know which is better off,. but we do know that if any one of us were cast up on a desert island there'd be a news- paper out before breakfast if we had to produce it by spelling out the gossip with a stick in the sand. We haven't heard from him, but we imagine one of the persons most gratified by the government cnmpal‘gn to collect spare pots and pans is George McManus’s Jiggs. Maggie won’t have so much stuff to throw at him hereafter. the United States Washingfon Merry- Go-Round (Continued Trom Page On®) |p.. pioce) | the United Press | after nine months |to the State Dep: unborn. chief, the Secretary of the Navy, the Rockefeller Committee. Bickel, ing in for National Defense. But! | fort, the Rockefeller baby—thanks The baby was the orainchild of forthright ex-chief of was really go-|Readers' Digest, which circulates extensively in Latin America. How- ever, the State Deparmtent object- ed that the Portuguese translation was not good enough and again it held up the books. Finally, after long arguments and of strenuous ef- artmenl—is still and adviser to|Arm” are beginning to trickle down to South America. But now with great delay, some copies of “Why We | 'IHE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, FRIDAY, JULY 18, 1941. 1941 JULY 1941 HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULY 18 Clara Walther Mrs. Helen A. Young Duncan Robertson George W. Sundborg, Jr. Rae Jorgenson Chris Sund Mrs. Margaret Kljaich Robert S. Moeller Stacy C. Samples Irene Woodward H. F. Bonetti Mrs. Russell Thompson HOROSCOPE “The stars incline but do not compel” SATURDAY, JULY 19 Benefic aspects dominate y. It is auspicious for recreation and water journeys should be most, for- tunate. It is a lucky day for asso- ciation with yacht owners. i HEART AND HOME: Women aye | under a fortunate -direction of the stars, lucky for young and old. Girls may expect romance; engagements under this configuration should be most fortunate. It is a happy date| for hospitalities and most promising to young actresses and musicians. The seers emphasize their predic- tion of social and financial changes | following the close of the warq Young folks who marry must ex-J pect many tests to character. | BUSINESS AFFAIRS: Important| are forecast. Employment in highly ture success for both boys and girls. Prosperity this year will give im- petus to many careers, but there are omens of severe tests in the future| when readjustments in the world of trade and commerce will bring about strange conditions. The wise will refrain from extravagance as they build for the future when mil-| lions who have borne arms must | share with thousands of refugees| the wonderful benefits of the Un'n-x ed States. | NATIONAL ISSUES: Greed and| patriotism, graft and loyalty willi conflict in the minds of many per-/ sons who fix their eyes on profits instead of national ideals. Scandals will be revealed in connection with | a few contracts and these will be| employed by subversive agencies to | undermine public confidence. The seers warn that real perils exist in any sort of political power which extends special privileges for either | men in the service of the country or for those who are entrusted with defense contracts. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIR S:/| Astrologers have warned repeatedly that treacherous peace suggestions and actual overtures for an armis- tice may be most unfortunate for the democracies, if they are taken under serious consideration. The stars appear to presage many months of conflict in which there will be grave setbacks for Britain and her allies. Ultimate victory is| prophesied, but it will be bought at a tremendous cost not yet even imagined by most residents of the United States. Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of chang- es afliu unusual activities. It is an of Cancer. importnt period for these subjects| et e e e JULY 18, 1912 Mayor R. E. Robertson stated that there was a strong probability ilhnt the rate of tax levy for the city would be reduced from 19 to 18 | mills. Board of Equalization, | { { The statement came after the completion of work by the City The steamer Spokane was carrying a load of lumber for a mill to be erected at William Henry Bay for the Endicott Mining Company. | | H. L. Faulkner was to be toastmaster at a banquet being given by | the Juneau Commercial Association | speaker: | i | several uncalled for il'?:ssey Jones and to Sitka Susie. for Gov. Scott C. Bone. Among the scheduled were B, D. Stewart and Allen Shattuck., letters in the post office were addressed to It was announced that two members of President Harding's Cabinet, Secretary of the Navy Denby and Secretary of Interior Fall, would be among a party travelling north in September. A. Zenger was returning to his home here on the Princess Alice from | a business trip to the South, Weather: High, 73; low, 59; clear. Daily Lessons in English % 1. corpox ‘WORDS OFTEN MISUSED: Do not say, “Don’t blame me,” or “Don’t lay the blame upon me.” OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED: Applique. A as in AT, I as in IN, second A as in HAY, principal accent on last | | say, syllable. “Don’t blame it on me.” Pronounce ap-li-ka, first OFTEN MISSPELLED: Manufactory; ORY, not URY. SYNONYMS: Sour, cross, ill-natured, gloomy. 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: METICULOUS; unduly or excessively careful of small details. “He is meticulous about the appearance of his car.” E2 ’i MODERN ETIQUETTE * roprrra LEE Q. May one show impatience when one’s opponent at bridge deliber- ates before playing a card? A. No, and try to pay attention to the game. opportunities for young college men| have to tell a player when to lead or deal. It is annoying to Q. When a woman is touring across country, in an automobile, is it technical vocations will mean fu-|all right for her to wear slacks or shor A. Clothes that are suitable for street wear in a city should be worn. Q. employ to lunch? A. No; D ST —— Is it good form for a business man to invite a girl who is in his he should not do so, even if he is not married. LOOK and LEARNA C. GORDON - 1 for settlement? 2. Which is the left bank of a ‘What noted pioneer blazed a trail into Kentucky and opened it up river? 3. What major league baseball player holds the record for making 200 hits a year for eight consecutive years? 4. What is the seat, or pavilion, on the back of an elephant called? 5. What kind of leather is used most extensively for the making of gloves? ANSWERS: Daniel Boone, A howdah. Sheep 1 2. 3. 4. 5. The bank on one's left hand as one faces downstream. Paul Waner, while with the Pittsburgh Pirates. SANITARIANS T0 FLY HERE FROM KETCHIKAN| Health Officials Making Survey of Defense Areas in Alaska The Territorial Deparument of Dr. Courtney Smith today stating 1 that he planned to fly from Ketchi- ! kan either tomorrow or Sunday. He will be accompanied by Dr. Fred Foard, Regional Medical Consultant of the fifth district of the United States Public Health Service, and A. L. Dopmeyer, Senior Sanitary Health Engineer from San Fran- cisco. ‘The trio plan to sail on the Haida for the Westward when that craft leaves July 24. The doctors are mak- ing a survey of sanitary conditions around defense bases. - Try a classified ad in The Empire. Health received a radiogram from Professional Fraternal Societies Gastineau Channel Drs. Kaser and Freeburger DENTISTS Bl ngren Building PHONE 56 Dr. A. W. Stewart DENTIST 20TH CENTURY BUILDING Gffice Phone 469 HOUN’I‘ JUNEAU LODGE NO. 147 Becond and fourth Monday of each month in Scottish Rite Temple beginning at 7:30 p. m. VERGNE L. 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Post Office Substation NOW LOCATED AT HARRY RACE DRUGGIST “The Stere for Men” SABIN’S Front St—Triangle Bldg. You'll Find Food Finer and Service More Complete at THE BARANOF COFFEE SHOP — FINE Watch and Jewelry Repairing at very reasonable rates PAUL BLOEDHORN 8. FRANKLIN STREET _— RCA Victor Radios and RECORDS Juneau Melody House Next to Truesdell Gun Shop Second Street Phone 65 INSURANCE Shattufigency | G CALIFORNIA Grocery and Meat Market 478—PHONES—371 High Quality Foods at Moderate Prices swee WHITE eowee TRUCKS and BUSSES NASH CARS Christensen Bros. Garage 909 WEST 12TH STREET “HORLUCK’S DANISH” Ice Cream Flavors Candy, Fudge Ripple, Rum - Royal, Cocoanut Grove, Lemon Custard, Black Cherry, Caramel Pecan, Black Walnut, Raspberry Ripple, New York, and tipped off the White House.| The President intervened person ally and sald that no newsmen could go to Iceland. NOTE—Despite all the news sup- pression demanded by the Admirals, Spanish, Japanese and Swedish ships, all close to or dominated by the Axis, keep their radios operat- ing while in American ports or Am- erican waters. It is highly unlikely that they fail to note the presence' of British vessels or U. S. trans- ports loaded with American Ma- rines. CAPITAL CHAFF Among other aids to Great Bri- tain, you can look for the lease or lend of more submarines. one-third of the original U. 8. sub- marines sent to Britain exactly a year ago now have been sunk of put out of commission. Greece, Crete, and Atlantic warfare took the toll . . The Navy is sore at the State Department for not doing a little warming up to Russian command- ers in Siberia. If Russia falls, it will be good to have an in with the Red Army in this neck of the woods opposite Alaska, but apparently we are letting the Japanese do the warming up. . Henry Morgan- thau, who prides himsell on run- ning one of the most efficient Trea- sury Departments in history, has kept a customs official in Maryland who has not been out of bed for seven years. The Government pays him $5,000 annually. “EN MARCHE” It is now exactly nine months since the Rockefeller Committee for promoting relations with Latin America decided to educate our Good Neighbors to the fact that lemment by the translators of the 4 About | Latin America, knew that the Latin Amdricany were frankly dubious whether the United States really would build up an army and navy; were pondering whether it wasn't better for them to cast in their lot { with Hitler rather than take chanc- es on an unarmed US.A. So Bickel prepared an illustrated 1 book with graphic photos of Ameri- can battleships, shipyards, tanks, airplanes, etc. It was an imposing presentation, done in four colors, with “Life” and other illustrated magazines giving " their fullest co- operation. The book showed con- clusively that this country was rapidly arming. | | sent to the State Department, were OK'd, and the book was printed. Then suddenly the State Depart- ment held up its hands in horror, and forbade sghipment. Reason: Title of the book was ‘En ‘Marche,” meaning “On the March.” This, it was felt, might offend our Good Neighbors, might make them | feel we were marching on them. So despite the fact that the State De- partment already had approved |text and title, the book was placed in a storehouse and has been there ever since. “WHY WE ARM” Then Bickel got out another book. This was called “Why We Arm,” consisting of the speeches of Frank- ‘Jln D. Roosevelt on foreign policy |and national defense. The Presi- |dent wrote a 600-ward introduction especially for the book. This book was translated into|A: both Spanish and Portuguese, the | Portuguese being done for the Gov- who has had long experience in| Proof-sheets of the book were | shipping space at a premium, it is difficult to send them. In disgust, Karl Bickel has re- linquished his no-dollar-a-year sal- ary and has quietly faded out of the picture. TEXAS POLITICS * Rear Admiral Ben Moreell, popu- lar chief of the Navy's Bureau of Yards and Docks, was commis- erating with young Representative Lyndon Johnson about his close, ; and questionable, defeat in the re- cent Texas senatorial election. “You know, Lyndon,” he said, “that campaign had one bright as- pect for me. I got a celebration out of it. T am an absemious man, but |T just couldn't resist the tempta- tion to celebrate that first night when you were leading by 5,000 voes and the experts said you were in “But when O'Daniels was declar- ed the winper, my wife gave me a terrific razzing. She claimed I was |using you as an alibi to get out of the house.” ture Syndicate, Inc.) (Copyright, 1341, by United Fea-| Children born on this day prob- ably will experience much good for- tune. Many will receive legacies from relatives. (Copyright, 1941). HELP AN ALASKAN Telephone 713 or write The Alaska Territorial Employment Service for this qualified worker. l ACCOUNTANT - BOOKKEEPER ~—Woman, age 35, college graduate, excellent training. Business experi- ence includes office management, complete charge of books, making up payrolls, Has been bonded sev- eral times. Has worked for bank, advertising firm, auditor, hotel. Is also good stenographer, but pre- fers accounting or bookkeeping. Please call ES 333. ¢ SR BUY DEFENSE STA\!PS . DEFENS BOND Can this be done by means A. Yes. If you purchase a Bond will mature in exactly 10 years. will have $50 payable each month as each of your Bonds re E QuIzZ . Q. 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