The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, August 13, 1941, Page 4

[ ———— Daily Alaska Empire Published every evening except Sunday by the EMPIRE PRINTING COMPANY Second and Msin Streets, Juneau, Alasks, HELEN TROY B! R. LABERNARD tntered in the Post Office n Juneau as Second Class Matter, SUBSCRIPTION RA' th. . - - - = President Vice-President and Business Manager Jelivered by carrier in Juneau and Dot By mail, postage pald, at the following rates: One year, in advance, $12.00; six months, in advance, $8.00; one month, in advance, $1.25. 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 ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associgted Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news hes credited to it or not other- wise credited in this paper and also the local news published oerein. ALASEA TH. CIRCULATION GUARANTEED TO BE LARGER HAT OF ANY OTHER PUBLICATION. CLOSE, Inc, National Newspaper Representa- Angeles, Portland, GEORGE with offices in_BSan Prancisco, . Chicago, New York and Boston. SEATTLE REPRESENTATIVE — Prank J. Dunning, 1011 American Bank Bullding. Los BRITAIN STILL DIGS GOLD Economists, pseudo economists, and so-called monetary reformers have had a favorite topic on which to write pamphlets the past few years. Yes, of course you've guessed it, that topic has been GOLD. Thousands of pages have been filled with black print about the place of the yellow metal in the “new economy” to come. As a result, people who under ordinary circum- stances might be anxious to supply capital for the development of promising ore properties have been a bit hesitant. The squat shadow of Hitler on the European horizon, the warnings that a Nazi victory in Europe will mean the end of the power of gold in world economics—these forebodings have prompted the speculators to keep their hands in their pockets | in a “we’ll wait and see what happens” attitude. The would-be economists are apt to point to the fact that the United States has approximately 80 percent of the world’s gold supply buried in the ground at Fort Knox and other federal depositories. “How,” they ask, “can we expect the other na- tions to trade with us on a gold standard basis, when they have practically no gold of their own? ‘We have gold to offer them, but what are we going to accept from the other nations for goods we must export?” Maybe there are no smart economists in the British Isles, at any rate the British don't seem particularly worried about their gold losing its value. We hear a lot of brave stories from Britain about “business as usual” in the stolid British man- ner while London is bombed and the island threat- ened. As a matter of fact, we know that, just as in this country but even more so, every able bodied British citizen who is not holding a necessary posi- tion with some industry which is vital to the welfare of the nation or required to carry out the war, is drafted into actual defense services. As never be- fore, England’s manhood is her lifeline, But at the same time, business seems to be going along better than usual in the British Trans- vaal, in Seuth Africa, where reports tell of more gold being dug than ever before. In the month of May, a total of 1,219,068 ounces of gold were taken | from Transvaal mines to set a new high record for production of the mineral in a single month there. This was the chalked up hy the Transvaal miners since the be ginning of the war and topped a total monthly pro- duction of 1,211,277 ounces mined in October of last year. Surely, with their gold production stepped up at this rate, the sons of John Bull can not be too con- | cerned about the value deserting this yellow metal. There’s another thing to consider when econo- mists point to the huge percentage of the world's gold supply being held in this country. To a large extent, they are reckoning without knowledge of the amount of gold being held by the United Social- ist Soviet Republic of Russia. For at least the past half-dozen years, there has been no complete report on the amount of gold being mined. by the Soviets. It is known, however, that Russian gold operations have not been idle. So, maybe, after all discussions pro and con, we will be able to continue using gold as a basis of exchange long after the present conflict is ended. At least, some of the major nations of the world besides ourselves still seem to regard gold as being worth digging for. Machines to Make Machines (The New York Times) In a normal year American ' industry buys machine-tools valued at $100,000,000. Last year the bill came to $450,000,000, and this year it will reach $750,000,000. We have here evidence enough of a crying need Even $750,000,000 could not pay for all the machine-tools that could be used immediately. “Machines that make machines” is about the best definition ever given for these important weap- ons of defense. They may be no bigger than a sew- ing machine, and they may dwarf a locomotive. They peel metal, they bore, they drill, they thread, they plane, they mill, they do mechanically about everything that a carpenter or joiner does to wood. Moreover, they are instruments of precision for the most part. Some elements of automobiles and air- planes must not be larger or smaller than one ten- thousandth of an inch in a given direction. Such accuracy must be built into the machine-tool, and | that takes time. A single airplane engine may have as many as 8000 parts, every one of which must be machined with a high degree of accuracy. When Watt built his first commercial steam engine, he was delighted that Wilkinson, the one man in all England who could bore a cylinder, was so accu- rate that the space between the piston and the cyl- inder wall was not more than the thickness of a shilling. Today tolerance of a thousandth of aa inch are considered coarse. It is the demand for such accuracy that makes the production of machine- tools tedious and difficult. The machine-tool industry has met the situation with characteristic resourcefulness. It has installed new equipment; it has trained new men; it has ex- panded its plants; it has worked 16 and 24 hours a day; it has subcontracted. The example should be followed by the defense industries as a whole. In too many plants machine-tools are working only 40 to 60 hours a week, when they should be working 24 hours a day. Adolf Buttoned Up (The Seattle Times) The story persists that Herr Hitler was dissuad- ed from invading Sweden by a red button. The Swedes made it known that at the first sign of entry into their kingdom, a certain “red button” would be' pressed, which would put all the iron mines of Sweden out of commission for at least two years. Only three men in Sweden knew the where- abouts of this potent “red pushbutton,” and their identity was a closely guarded secret. It may be just a romance, but it's a good yarn. It has a basis in reason too. Sweden’s iron mines, producing ore that could be had for a cash con- sideration, were worth more to Hitler than all Sweden without them. Elsewhere, it was all different. Not even a million Red buttons could dissuade Hitler from in- vading that vast expanse of the earth’s surface, the United Socialist Soviet Republic of Russia. Washinglon Merry- Go-Round i (Continued 1rorn Page One) ately and emphatically vetoed, first, for political reasons; second, be- cause Roosevelt did not have the power to send troops abroad; third, because of the scarcity of shipping to transport and supply an Ameri- can army overseas. Since then, none of the proposals for creating a second European front has contemplated any Ameri- can participation, The second idea discussed was a British attempt through Spain and Portugal. This also scarcely got beyond the discussion stage, be- cause it was figured, first, that the German army probably could take over Spain by the time British troops began' to land; second, that even if a foothold could be ob- tained, a march across the Pyrenees to France would be too difficult. The only part which the United States might have played in such a plan was to send food ships with which to help win over the Span- ish population. NORWAY HEAVILY FORTIFIED Since then another plan for pos- sible British invasion of Norway has been discussed. However, this slso is difficult. The Nazis now have ten divisions in Norway; more important, they have been work- ing feverishly with characteristic German thoroughness to fortify Norwegian ports and possible in- vasion points. The chief factor holding back the British, however, has been their lack of armored equipment. Al- though the British army is about 2,000,000 strong, only about 750,000 men are fully armed with modern equipment. And the most serious defect in their equipment is the lack of tanks. Vast numbers of tanks were lost by the British at Dunquerque, a loss which as not yet been replen- | ished. And no invasion of the Con- | tinent could be successful without | a powerful tank force. Also, despite the strength of the ‘;Nazi army on the Russian front, a | total of 47 well equipped German | divisions are stationed in western { Europe. This is approximately 700,- 000 men, Recent discussion of British aid to Russia has turned to the Near East and a British move from the Gulf of Persia, through Iran to the Russian oil fields of the Cau- casus. These oil fields are one of the chief goals of the Nazi army, and once Hitler succeeds in taking | the Ukraine, it would be relatively | easy for him to cut off the Cauca- sus oil wells from the rest of Rus- sia. Inside reports are that Russia, | while anxious for, in fact urging British cooperation, does not con- sider this move in the Caucasus to be enough. BIBS AND TUCKERS Nothing is being said about it but Defense chiefs are sounding out manufacturers on cutting down the number of styles and models of men’s and women's clothing and shoes. Purpose would be to save urgently needed raw materials and to simplify price control by hav- ing fewer commodities to price, The Bureau of Labor Statistics { s studying the experience of 'the 3World War Industries Board, which | perhaps foreshadows what lies | ahead. | For example, a report on the | shoe industry shows that hide and | leather prices skyrocketed in 1917- 18, just as they did recently until Defense Price Administrator Leon | Henderson imposed a ceiling. Ul- | timately the entire shoe industry, including manufacturers, whole- Ls‘aler.s and retailers, was placed un- der strict control. | Manufacturers in the last war | were required to limit the colors | of shoes to black, white, and one {shade of tan. New styles were ta- | booed, and varieties and patterns were cut two-thirds. Large shoe factories ordinarily make about 500 styles of women's shoes and about 60 of men's. All shoes were re- |duced to four general price classes, which retailed from below $3 to not more than $12. The plan didn’t get into full op- eration until near the end of the war, but in that short time tre- mendous amounts of leather were saved for military purposes. NOTE—Men's law shoes first gained popularity during the World War, when it was considered pa- triotic to buy Oxfords instead of high shoes in order to save leather. CAPITAL CHAFF It was Republican Herbert Hoo- ver who built the famous Rapidan Camp in Virginia, but it is Dem- ocratic Juck Dempsey, Under Sec- retary of the Interior, who is now ehjoying weekends in it. . . . Rex Tugwell has drafted ex-Congress- man Tom Henning as his naval aide in Tugwell’s new job as Gov- ernor of Puerto Rico. Henning re- tired from Congress in the midst of a promising career in order tc become city prosecutor of St. Louis. However, as a member of the naval reserve he is now called to active vuty. . . . Senator Tobey of New Hampshire marked passages in Tugwell’s -books in order to em- barrass_him on the- floor of the Senate when his name came up for confirmation. (Copyright, 1941, by United Fea- ture Syndicate, Inc.) - - SITKA WILDLIFE AGENT TELLS OF VACATION SOUTH Back from a two-months trip around the states, Douglas Swan- son, Sitka Wildlife Agent, is in Juneau today. Everywhere in the' states, busi- for mien in"all W be plenttful. - - Swanson . flew frofa Seattle to Chicago, = took *& train’ to Buffalo, HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUGUST 13 Mrs. M. J. Whittier Mrs. K. A. Hahn Rudolph Tencich Mary Schramen Samuel Fein Daniel Morris Margaret Maland Katherine Cheney T. F. Hopkinson Mrs. Simon Davison HOROSCOPE “The stars incline but do not compel” -— % THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 This is not an important day in planetary direction with bene- fic and adverse aspects conflict- ing. The morning is likely to be more fortunate than the latter part of the day. HEART AND HOME: Women are subject to a sway which is not altogether fortunate under this con- figuration. They may be restless and even dissatisfied, but should find pleasure in hard and unselfish work. There may be a tendency toward misjudgment of friends cr criticism of members of the family. There is a sign read as indicating | bad news of some sort regarding war regulations affecting sons or | others close to one. This is not & date for signing any sort of con- tract and yet it is promising to initiative. It should be a lucky time to begin new tasks. The seers prom- ise that through many tribulations a better civilization will finally emerge, 1 BUSINESS AFFAIRS: Rise in living costs now will be felt as merchants and manufacturers hesi- tate to profit by the effects of world war conditions, for there will be a high sense of patriotism as class feeling veers or disappears. Prosperity will compensate for| many ills. A shortage of hands in | many factories will be alleviated by | the work of women and men who | usually belong to the white collar | group of workers, NATIONAL ISSUES: Expression | of resentment toward citizens born | in countries now enemies of the! United States will cause much need- less unhappiness. Thoughtless per- | sons by word and deed will offend | naturalized citizens and there will be need of stern measures to pre-l vent injustice and even persecuuon.! Prejudice and suspicion should be overcome by all Americans who are truly patriotic. It must be remem- bered that the men who fight and die under the Axis flags are help- less and also ignorant of the facts behind the conflict. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS: Proof of the efficiency gained through years of Nazi training for European domination will be seen in heavy loses by the Allies. Des- perate fighting is indicated before another winter brings added hor- rors to the world war. It will be remembered that astrologers long have foretold supreme events in which this nation will be necessar- ily involved. The United States Navy has been foreseen in decisive battles. Persons whose birthdate have the augury of a year of ex- traordinary experiences which may change the point of view regarding politics and economics. Success and progress are indicated. Children born on this day prob-' ably will be clever and charming, but too much inclined to enjoy life. They should be taught the value of time and money. (Copyright, 1941) traveled by bus to Philadelphia then bought an automobile, in' which he made a swing down through New Orleans, Southern California, Old Mexico and up the coast. Most of his trip was made with Virgil Heath, of the Juneau office of' the Forest Service, who is still in the states. | BRIG. GEN. BUCKNER il In Juneau today is Brigadier- General Simon B. Buckner, Jr., Com~ mander of Alaskan defense forces.! Brigadier-General Buckner ar- rived here last night on an Army plane from Fort Richardson. This morning he conferred with Gov. Ernest Gruening. It was undef-| stood he is to return by plane Fort Richardson this afternoon. ————————— PAROLEE'S OMEGA L NEW YORK.—Detective Joseph| Healy found a parole violator with | a fraternity key. Since the man's only alma mater was Sing Siwg: the police checked up and ; the key was stolen ‘yn.h some articles from & deetor’s home. " man was held for burglary. BUY DEFENSE STAMPS i 1 from 20 YEARS AGO /%% syrinn ] AUGUST 13, 1271 Gov. Scott C. Bone and Karl Theile, incoming Surveyor-General, re- turned to Junean from their trip in the Interior. In Cordova they were met by Mayor W. W. Council. United States District Judge Charles E. Bunnell accepted the position of President of the Alaska Agriculturagl College. The first session was planned for the following July. Sam Guyot, traveling man, left on the City of Seattle on a business trip to Seattle. The Rebekahs were planning a picnic for the next day at Auk Lake, if weather permitted. Mrs. H. T. Tripp and her daughter Miss Eva Tripp, arrived on the Earl M after having spent several weeks at Tenakee on a vacation trip. Weather: High, 60; low, 54; rain. e e e - S - S 08 Daily Lessons in English %. 1. corpon e WORDS OFTEN MISUSED: Do not say, “Harry is going to stay home with me.” Say, “Marry WILL (or INTENDS TO) stay home with me.” OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED: Malign. Pronounce ma-lin, A as in ASK untsressed, I as in ICE, accent second syllable. OFTEN MISSPELLED: Percolater; observe the OL and the ER. SYNONYMS: Allegiance, loyalty, fealty, homage. WORD STUDY: “Use a word threc times and it is yours. Let us increase our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today’s word: AGGRAVATE; to make worse or more severe or more offensive. ‘“The unfriendly criticism of his, neighbors aggravated Tom’s sorrow.” I [ ; MODERN ETIQUETTE * roerra LEE Q. May one send a visiting card with “Acceptance” or “Regrets” written on it as a reply to a formal invitation? A. No; the reply, whether an acceptance or regret, should always be formal, written in the third person. Q. Should a man bow from the waist as he lifts his hat, when acknowledging a woman acquaintance he meets on the street? A. No; he should raise his hat and incline his head slightly. Q. Is ignorance an excuse if a club member breaks one of the club rules? A. No; one of the first things a new member should do is to get acquainted with the rules and by-laws of the club. e e e e e O -t LOOK and LEARN; Y A. C. GORDON D et et ——— 1. Which is the ol t fortification in the United States over which the American flag has flown continuously since it was built? 2. Which amendment to the United States Constitution cancels a former amendment? 3. What is the area of the surface of the earth? 4. What is the weight of a cubic foot of dry ice? 5. In which historical novel occurs a famous chariot race? ANSWERS: 1. West Point, on the Hudson River. 2. The 2Ist amendment repealing prohibition cancels the 18th amendment enforcing prohibition. 3. 196,940,400 square miles. 4. 81 pounds. 5. “Ben Hur,” by Lew Wallace, Frank Kirchhof, Denver banker (right) got a kiss from his son-in- law, Christian Diamantopoulos, as the Greek Ambassador to Russia, disembarked from the Japanese liner Tatuta Maru after the liner arrived in San Francisco. The vessel had circled off the Golden Gate for six days during negotiations after the United States froze Japan- ese assets in this country. Newspa per Advertising Director Professional Fraternal Societies Gastineau Channel Drs. Kaser and Freeburger DENTISTS Blrngren Building PHONE 56 Dr. A. W. Stewart DENTIST 20TH CENTURY BUILDING Office Phone 469 ” . /) Chiropractic Physio Electro Therspeutics DIETETICS—REDUCING Soap Lake Mineral and Steam Baths Dr. Doelker, D. C., Bernard Bldg. Dr. John H. 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FINE Watch and Jewelry Repatring 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 Shattuck Agency -~ 3 CALIFORNIA Grocery and Meat Market 478—PHONES—371 High Quality Foods at Moderate Prices swee WHITE, eone TRUCKS and BUSSES NASH CARS Christensen Bros. 909 WEST 12TH STREET Archie B. Betis PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Audits Taxes Systems Bookkeeping Rm. 8, Valentine Bidg. Phone 676 e e FOR BEAUTY'S SAKE SIGRID’S - PHONE 318 Cocoanut Grove, Lemon Custard, Black Cherry, Caramel Pecan, Black Walnut, Raspberry Ripple, New York, Rock Road, Chocolate, Strawberry CONNORS MOTOR CO. PRONE 411 CAPITAL—$50,000 SURPLUS—$150,000 . COMMERCIAL AND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS . DEPOSIT BOXE 75 = SAFE SR — EPRG— Ny ’ "