The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, August 5, 1941, Page 4

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SEATTLE REPRESENTATIVE — Prank J. Dunning, 1011 | Americap Bank Bullding. | A JOB TO BE DONE Have you read the August issue of The Reader’s ‘Digest? There are two articles in the booklet, separated | by some 76 pages of other articles, which fit to- gether like a hand in a glove in explaining why Lhej Nagzi army can wage war in which they lose ships, planes, tanks and other equipment at an alarming | rate, and still not cripple their fighting machine, | while in a full year of defense effort, the United States has turned out a volume of arms equal only to what Germany’s Europe could produce in less | than two months. | Condensed from the authoritative United States News, the first of these articles reviewed defense progress in its various and sundry branches. Briefly, it stated: AIRCRAFT: In the most favorable position of all American armament industries. In the past year the aircraft factories have turned out 10,500 “military-type planes for Britain and the U. 8., about half of them fighting craft. This means that the goal of 80,000 planes for our own army and navy is 'still years from achievement. Army and navy planes today total fewer than 8,000, including train- ing ships, fighters and bombers. Only a few weeks ago was the program of long-range bomber con- Struction decided upon and it will be 1943 before the ‘program is in full swing. SHIPBUILDING: Merchant shipbuilding plans call for 705 vessels to be built at a cost of a billion | and a half dollars. Included is an emergency pro- ‘gram for quick comstriction of 442 ships. But, the first ship under the emergency program is scheduled Jor delivery in November, and to date actual expen- diture is less than $10,000,000. ORDNANCE: The goal in tanks is 30,000. mghe“ tanks are now being produced at the rate of 15 a day. First real production of medium tanks will start in October. Almost no modern anti-aircraft guns have | been produced. There are said to be 50 modern 105- mm. howitzers, no 155-mm. guns and no 8-in. how- itzers. Rifle and machine gun production is better, | however, there aren't enough shells to supply guns in the few tanks on hand. AID TO DEMOCRACIES: In its first three months of effort as democracy’s arsenal, the U. s.‘ has provided only $75,000,000 worth of aid to the | British and Chinese, which included $65,000,000 in equipment already on hand and $10,000,000 in newly produced equipment. The war goods that the U.S. provided the democracies in these three months rep- resented less than two days of production for Ger- many’s Europe. To make up for lost time, official estimates show this country’s industries must turn out war goods at a production rate of $30,000,000,000 a year to overcome the present lead of Germany's Europe. ‘This means ten times as much as was produced in the year of defense effort just ended. In this country, it has been pointed out, are 60 percent of the world’s heavy industry and 40 percent of the world's capacity for production. When this power of production is mobilized, it will far ! roads and buildings. outstrip anything that any other part of the world can offer. But to mobilize American industry and coordinate it into an efficient unit for the produc- tion of defense materials, much more organizational effort on the part of government agencies must be first accomplished. The United States News blamed conflicting gov- ernment agencies, dealing with phases of defense production instead of viewing the vast American production machine as a whole, to be geared to de- fense production. One hottleneck, labor, was mentioned by a pass- ing reference to defense industry strikes, costing millions of man days of work. The second article, written by Ludwig Ham- burger, a former mechanic in a German factory, authority on labor legislation and member of the staff of Brookings Institution, dealt with labor con- ditions in Nazi Germany. Comparing the position of the German worker with the condition of feudal serf in the Middle Ages, Hamburger finds that in many instances the serfs |had a real edge over the German laborers so far as personal freedom was concerned. Control. of German workmen started in 1934, ways, flying flelds and factories offered better pay- Hamburger related, when construction of new high- checks for farm hands, resulting in a shortage of farm labor, just as our present defense program is luring rural boys off farms all over the country to- day for work in the factory cities. To counteract this in Nazidom, however, Hitler decreed that it was illegal for farm workers to take non-agricultural Jobs. In 1937 in Germany, tens of thousands of young clerks were shifted from their white collar positions behind office desks into manual labor on farms, In 1938 a general labor con- scription law gave Nazi employment agencies power to draft all men and women not holdlhg paid jobs and further to call regular employees from their positions and assign them to whatever work, locality and employer the government deemed necessary. Hundreds of thousands have thus been moved from "one job to another. The Nazis first compelled itinerant salesmen to work on farms and in factories. Then, in 1938 and 1939, they picked on the shops of artisans and skilled craftsmen. A plan was promulgated forcing owners of some 500,000 shops to close their places of busi- ness and “join the rank and file of the industrial working class.” Thousands of retail tradesmen found themselves suddenly the property of the Nazi state. Another ‘move was compulsory juvenile labor. |In March of 1938 all German parents were ordered to report to employment offices, the names of all children leaving primary and secondary schobdls. Practically the entire youth of the country was placed in trades and industries which most needed young, unskilled help. The vast majority of these children were only 14 years old. As countries have been conquored by the Hitler army, more ‘“slaves” in the form of Czechs, Danes, Poles, Dutchmen and others have been sent into Germany to join with the Nazi “slaves” in the manufacture of materials for the Nazi army. “In ancient times the master had the right to kill his slave,” Hamburger points out. “Under Nazi rule the worker carries a labor passport recording all the details of his training, abflitiés, and voca- tional career. To employ a man who has no such work book is illegal. Thus employment authorities, by withdrawing a worker's pass book, can at any time condemn him to starvation.” Reading the two articles, we can not help but put them together in our minds. Of course this complete control of labor, this enslaving of the working man, has made it possible for Hitler to pro- duce the huge volume of ships, planes and arma- ments his European factories and shipyards are turning out. Is it necessary, then, for-this country to go to the same extreme in conscripting labor in our defense centers? Of necessity, the answer is “NO” unless we are to sink to the same level of dictatorship which we profess to condemn under Hitler. Certainly, we can not put American citizens under that sort of inhuman control and still call ourselves a democracy. Yet there, is a huge job to be done. Official figures still say we have 10 times as much work to do and 10 times as many weapons of warfare or defense to turn out during the coming year as we turned out in the year which ended the first of July, if we wish to catch up to the sweat-shop out- put of the state-controlled industries under Hitler. Certainly, it is no time for strikes in factories, jurisdictional disputes between rival labor groups or inharmonious bickerings between federal, state, ter- ritorial and municipal offices. It is time to roll up our sleeves and pitch in. Washingfon Menry- Go-Round (Continued 1rom Page One) ment as a Nazi agent, together with Dr. Giselher Wirsing of Munich, who is also the agent of Verlag Knorr and Hirth, a Munich pub- lishing house, Flanders Hall, before it published Congressman Day’s tome, published “The 100 Families that Rule . the Empire,” a vitriolic attack on the British written by the above men- tioned Giselher Wirsing. Congrssman Day’s book is de- voted to attacking Great Britain. And although no mention is made of who published it, the book is touted as tearing “the masks from the sinister scheme to scrap your freedom and your heritage.” NOTE: When stump - speakers shout about the danger of dictator- ship in the U.S.A. and how the powers of Congress are being lim- | ited, they forget that dictatorship in Germany did not come until| after the German people lost con- fidence in the Reichstag. In this country the American people will retain confidence in Congress only as long as its members refrain from running under false colors, EMERGENCY FARM HAND Indiana’s ex - Governor Cliff Indiana farm to see how things were coming along. But before he could ask any questions, his son said: “Dad, we're up against a tough problem. I'm making hay today and need five hands. I've been every- where and all I was able to get was four men. It looks like you're ‘it’ and will have to pitch in and help.” Townsend peeled off his coat, put on overalls and baled hay for the rest of the day. 80 AXIS SHIPS The White House is being asked to decide vigorous backstage tug- of-war now raging between the State Department and Army-Navy- Maritime Commission forces over the 80 Axis ships now tied up in Latin American harbors. These ships have been gathering barnacles for two years. Meanwhile Britain is desperately hard up for vessels, the United States is re- stricting its oil transportation to the east coast, and neither this country nor the Latin Americans per, nitrates, coffee, cocoa, and a | score of other important commodi- ties needed here. In fact, | ships to move our commerce, North and South America would be en- gaged in a very brisk and profit- able business right now. But certain South American countries, apparently worried that | Townsend stopped to visit his’ have enough bottoms to move cop- | if there were enough|, Hitler might win, are sitting tight. They don’t know whether to buy the Axis ships, expropriate them, or let them continue to lie idle. And the State Department so far has stood with them. Despite the pleas of the Maritime Com- mission and the Navy that these ships are desperately needed, the State Department maintains that nothing should be done which would disrupt the Good Neighbor policy The Maritime Commission coun- ters with the proposal that we trade lease-lend goods to Latin American countries in exchange for the ships, or that we buy them out- right. Siding with the Commission is General James H. Burns, able aide to Harry Hopkins in admin- istering lease-lend goods. NOTE:Venezuela and Cuba have indicated their willingness to let us have thefr Axis ships. ' MAIL BAG Mrs. B. R, Durham, N. C.—Sena- tor Reynolds is chairman of the Military Affairs Committee in name only. The committee actually is |run by loyal Administration Sena- tors. Reynolds carries no weight in the Senate; even his fellow iso- lationists privately don’t rate him very high . .. R.C.B, Washington Francis P. Byerly, former Dol- lar-a-Year consultant accountant, resigned from the OPM voluntarily. He came to Washington on a six months' leave of absence from his firm to do a special job for the government and when that was HAPPY BIRTHDAY e ancaneeme amcamsansastas AUGUST 5 M. D. Williams Jack Hash Irwin Borgwardt Mrs. John Dolginen Harley Rutherford Mrs. T. B. Cameron Willilam T. Douglas Margaret Clark Irvin Simonstad | HOROSCOPE “The stars incline but do not compel” WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6 Adverse aspects are strong today, but benefic influences counteract | them to an extent. The morning is fortunate for industry. Workers are under a favorable direction of the stars. HEART AND HOME: Common sense should rule the household to- day. It is a time calmly to plan for the coming autumn in which there will be many changes in the usual routines of American life, The urge for girls to engage in useful occupations and especially those that contribute to the gen- eral good will be strong and th: universities will give their aid in preparing the youth of the nation for a changing world. Portents for the next few weeks give cause for! anxiety. | BUSINESS AFFAIRS: The cost| of living will rise appreciably in the autumn when rentals and food will increase, despite Government efforts to prevent any sort of ex- ploitation. Inasmuch as prosperity will be widespread early acceptance of war influences will be philosoph- | ical, but the future holds i ties that suggest thrift now. New inventions will prove most benefic- ial in defense emergencies. As the month advances the stock market will reveal strange tendencies. | NATIONAL ISSUES: Rumorsiwill be numberless as the word pattern becomes more complic and more ‘threatening to the Mut‘ arn Hemisphere. The wise will ab- stain from theories and fearsome | prophecies. This is the time when Americans must face destiny with a splendid courage; and they must refrain from words or acts which indicate apprehension. Astrolof prophesy for the United States su- preme power among the nn'-longz( the world, but it must be bought at a great price. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: Entrance of Mars into the sign of Aries where it will remain un- til mid-January, 1941, is of great significance. In the chart for b& cow the aspects are of evil por- tent. Terrific opposition - will be met in the conflict with the Nazi forces and loss of life on both sides will be appalling. Pluto influences will be strong. Unrest among the Russian people, treachery and con- spiracies are indicated. Although speed in conquest is imperative for ditler stubborn resistance will make ‘progress slower than planned. Ul- timate victory for the Allies is in- dicated, but it will be costly. Persons whose birthdate itiiis |, have the augury of a year of gress and good- fortune, through public service is forecast for many men. Children born on this day will be original, independent and high- ly intelligent. They have greatpos- sibilities and should enjoy happy, successful lives. (Copyright, 1941) finished returned to New York . J.0., Mt. Horeb, Wis.—Phil LaFol- lette’'s blast at Secretary Ickes for “racing around the country mak- ing speeches” is ironic, because when LaFollette was Governor ot Wisconsin he was constantly on the go making speeches, some of them for pay. Also, he was glad to have Ickes make speeches for him and his brother, Senator Bob La- Follette. You are correct that last spring Phil appeared on a Brook- lyn platform with the chief local Coughlin leader . . . A. J. Lodi, Cal—There isn't a chance in the world of this Congress passing the Townsend old-age pension bill. Claims in the Townsend Weekly that the measure is on the verge of enactment are unfounded. It is unlikely that it will even come to THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, TUESDAY, AUG. 5, 1941. 20 YEARS AGO %7 copine AUGUST 5, 1921 Don MacKinnon left Juneau for the south aboard the Princess Alice. Recently issued by the Nugget Shop was a publication entitled, “Through the Ten Thousand Islands of Alaska,” a booklet describing the scenery along the coast of Southeast Alaska. A ledge of platinum bearing rock assaying from $60 to $160 per ton was discovered near Keystone Canyon on the Richardson Highway. John W. Troy, Collector of Customs for the Territory, reported that Alaskan exports for July were one million dollars less than for the cor- responding period of the yeam before. Tox Mix was playing in “3 Gold Coins,” a tale of stunts and romance, at the Palace Theatre, Weather: High, 63; low, 54; cloudy. O et 0 - e - 04 l Daily Lessons in English % 1. corpon WORDS OFTEN MISUSED: Do not say, “He wasted the better part of his fortune.” OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED: Despicable, Say, “He wasted MOST of his fortune.” Accent is on the FIRST syllable, and not on the second as is so often heard. OFTEN MISSPELLED: Demur (to delay). Demure (modest). SYNONYMS: Mode, circumstances, case, plight. ‘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: CHARLATAN; a quack; a pretender to knowledge or ability. discovered that he was.a charlatan.” “We soon MODERN ETIQUETTE * gopgrra ree Q. When should the bride cut the wedding cake? A. During the last course of the wedding breakfast. If she wishes she may cut only the first piece, letting one of her attendants cut the rest. Q. If a man meets a girl acquaintance in a restaurant, and he sits at the same table, is it obligatory that he offer to pay her check? A. No; this is not at all necessary, and the girl should not ex- pect it. Q. When registering at a hotel, is it all right for a woman to sign her name, “Dorothy Smith”? A. No; she must always prefix the “Miss” or “Mrs.” LOOK and LEARN ¥ ¢ corpon T. 3 e et 0 -+ ) What is the largest selling article by mail order? 2. What are the plural forms of the following words: deer, crisis, ox, and stimulus? 3. How did the St. Bernard dog’gets its name? 4. What is the average life of a popular song as a hit? 5. Which is the oldest city in the United States? ANSWERS: 1. Shoes.. 2. Deer, crisés, oxen, and stimull. 3. From the name of the monastery in the swiss Alps, where the monks developed and trained this breed of dog to rescue travelers lost in the snow and ice. 5. St. Augustine, Fla. founded by the Spaniards in 1565. 4. About eight weeks. « FOREST SERVICE WILL GIVE AIDTO ALUMINUM DRIVE Will Iransp*o?t“ Scrap from | Isolated Localities fo Collecting Points The Forest Service has announced I that it will be glad to use its trans- portation facilities for transporting scrap aluminum from isolated local- ities to central collecting points | where it can be shipped to the States. ‘The Boy Scouts and similar or- ganizations are asked to gather any | ~ “Insignia for Civilian Defense | available scrap aluminum and notify | the nearest Forest Service officer. e — GIRL SCOUTS ARE TO HARVEST CROP The Girl Scouts of Troop 3 are planning a trip to their garden hear the end of the Gracier High- way tomorrow. They plan to har- vest their cabbage crop. The girls report that their flowers are blooming in great numbers, and they will bring in bouquets. Mrs. Vander is in charge of the trip. e The average length of life among American wage earn- ers was 6293 years at the be- ginning of the present deeuh Drs. 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