The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, September 4, 1941, Page 4

Daily Alaska Empire Published every evening excapt gunday by he EMPIRE PRINTING COMPANY Second and Mein Btreets, Juneau, Alaska. AELEN TROY BENDER - President R L BERNARD - - Vice-President and Business Manager tntered in the Post Office in Juneau as Second Class Matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: sitvered by carrier fn Juncau and Douslas 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; month, in advance, $1.25. Subscribers will confer a favor if they will promptly motify i Business Office of any fallure or irregularity in the de- | very 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 dispatthes credited to it or mot other- wise credited in this paper and also the local news published | p e | mechanics, electricians, machine tool setters or op- ALASKA CTRCULATION GUARANTEED TO BE LARGER THAN THAT OF ANY OTHER PUBLICATION. GEORGE D. CLOSE, Inc., National Newspaper Represents- Mives, with offices in_San Francisco, Los Angeles, Beattle. Chicago, New Yt and SEATTLE REPRESENTATIVE — PFrank J. Dunnjos, 1o11 Ameriean Bank Bullding. CHANCES FOR ADVENTURE How often we have heard youngsters deplore the passing of the Old West? ‘With no more frontiers to be explored, no hos- tile Indians lurking just over the next sage brushed hillock and no great herds of bison roaming the Portland, | plains, the small boy in the States has for the past | several years been gleaning his adventure vicariously through the Lone Ranger and Gene Autry. The boy in Alaska who craves an adventurous | career is infinitely better off. tains, glaciers and game (both large and small) al- most in his back yard, of envy by boys in the large cities of the States. But then, to all of us, low, who has reached his early twenties and still has | a yearning for new and exciting experiences, the present war and period of national defense o!frrs‘wm plenty of action. It may be a grisly thought—that the present ciorec world conflict, horrible as it is, is a glorious oppor- tunity for youthful adventure—but there certainly seller in every one of the stores, east, west, north |and south. Not only adventure, but valuable training, ex-‘Mll]ers if | in order, come Alice Duer Miller’s “The White Cliffs,” not the world, will be the lot of many young fel- | Winston Churchill's “Blood, Sweat and Tears,” and lows who spend a year or more with army, navy or another by Alice Duer Miller, “I Have Loved Eng- is that aspect to consider. perience and a chance to see a lot of country, marine corps during the present national emergency. In many cases, draftees may be boys who would be able to attend school and travel if they were left in civilian life, but in most cases of volunteer serv- ices, the men who get that training and travel will be from homes where money for college educations is not to be found. In many cases, the military service may be a chance for the lad to break away from an other- wise dull life of working in a factory, living in factory town, facing periods of unemployment and never getting away to live the sort of life every ac- tive American boy yearns to live. Of course, you may say, these boys could always Jjoin the army or navy if they could pass the physi- True, but in those pre-emergency | cal requirements, days, army life, and even navy life, was not as at- tractive as they now find it. There is excitement in the air now. There are army maneuvers in re- mote sections of the country, to which detachments try, requires truckers to load or unload freight at Navy sships are "the rate of a ton every 20 minutes or faster. from the local camps are sent At With lots of moun- | nie may rightly be the ohjecl‘ young and old, Iznhest leading book stores throughout the country shows fields usually appear greenest, and to the young fel- |that the first non-fiction best sellers are all about | | We may shudder at the war, we are certainly anxi- | |that it is affording a lot of young men the chance ywhich would never be their |facts from those who aver that a majority of the | merce anticipates there will been sent to Alaska, Iceland But let’s leave the brackets of military service. |A new field of adventure for Mr. Young America | has recently been opened in civilian, non-combatant duty. It is perhaps one of the most thrilling pros- pects on the current horizon. Britain wants American men in their Civilian Technical Corps, and fellows who have some train- ‘lnu in engineering, machine operation, repair work, 'nnd many mechanical branches are offered the ence to go to the British Isles on good pay for | three years, or the duration of the war, whichever is the shorter period. The British want men who can qualify as radio some to Hawaii, others to | | erators, fitters, automobile mechanics, metal workers, instrument repairers, engine room artificers, ordnance artificers or electrical artificers. They offer these . /men free board and lodgings, plus $24.12 per week for sides this, they offer free uniforms, | care, two weeks’ vacation with pay per year, and free transportation from the United States to the | point of service and return. | The British want men between the ages of 18 |and 50. | operation of the Office of Civilian Defense, headed | | by New York’s Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia. The ad-‘ ministrative heads of the Selective Service Act are apparently looking with much favor oh the larnlshJ Civilian Technical Corps, also, for they offer draft deferment to Class 11-B for any man who joins the English service. So, the opportunity for adventure is not dead.| ous that its devastating march across Europe be stopped as soon as possible, but we must recognize to broaden themselves with education and travel lot during times of peace. Out of the war will arise a more alert, better informed Young America. A Straw in the Wind (Cleveland Plain Dealer) If there is any relation between what a nation reads and the way it thinks, the isolationist cause is in for some tough sledding. The New York Herald-Tribune's weekly report on sales in the 75 the war, and each in its own way picures the dire consequences of a Hitler victory. So far as one can discover, not a single book ch even hints at the possible desirability of ap- peasing the Nazis is enjoying any sales in these 75 “Berlin Diary,” by William L. Shirer, is a top It is followed fairly closely by Douglas “You Can't Do Business With Hitler.” Then, land.” i It is noteworthy that “Berlin Diary” is more popular even than any fiction in a country which normally goes in heavily for fiction. And to head off any cracks from isolationist sources, let it be sald that Mr. Shirer's record of life in Germany | under the Nazis definitely is not fiction. We should enjoy hearing an explanation of these American people have no great interest in who wins this war. Talk about housing, the Department of Com- be at least 650,000 dwellings constructed in the U. S. during the present year. This does not include farm homes, either. Some of our freight handlers would really work (up a sweat moving cargoes in Germany. The Nazi govemment which controls everything in the coun- sub-contracting. There is also the question of cost. finally becoming sub-contracting conscious, ning up against an unexpected new Defense chiefs, (Continued from Page One) | headache—namely, kansas is one of the few members of the upper chamber who doesn’t A company, own an automobile. pany, tailment of its spreading defense orders tracting frequently means a big increase in the cost of production. Here is one example: facing heavy normal mrough’the first alternative obviously impractical. What is needed, is not less but more guns, planes, tanks and other equipment faster than they have been produced so far. The only way this can be at- tained is by a greater farming-out of defense work. And experience has graphically shown this is pos- sible only at a much heavier cost (than was anticipated. cur- | OPM estimated this additional is are run- that sub-con- { being ‘ kept” in “the nrove. ‘Humidreds: of men havel basic workers or $38.68 for chief foremen. Be- | free medical They're recruiting them through an office | 'at 25 Broadway, in New York City, with the full co- |subject to benefic planetary influ- | ences today. Whatever pertains to THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, THURSDAY, SEPT. 4, 1941. 1941 SEPTEMBER wn | Tue [ wep [THuR ] P | fl" 3[4 10(11 13‘ 1718 24{285 , | HAPPY BIRTHDAY SEPTEMBER 4 Charles D. Beale | Harley Turner, Jr. | Clyde E. Gordon | sam Gazaloff Mrs. Frank Dick Sig Olsen | Robert Dalton Daniel R. Steele Stanley D. Tompkins Earl V. Miller Russell Clark | Mrs. HOROSCOPE “The stars incline I but do not compel” || e i | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 | say, from 20 YEARS AGO THE EMPIRE o e e 0 S SEPTEMBEER 4, 1921 Hunting precautions for par who were leaving for the Labor Day weekend were issued by Johnnie HaiYis, veteran hunter and guide Lockie MacKinnon, who had recen The reception at the Governor's House a few days before was |cident with Marguerite Bone's birthday. Babe Ruth made his 50th homer against Washington. in been named as a member of | the Board of Trustees of the Pioneers’ Home, left on the Spokane for Sitka | to make an inspection of the Hom coin- a game during the afternoon Bishop J. R. Crimont was a passenger leaving Juneau on the steamer Northwestern for Seattle. Weather: High, 53; low, 48; rain 't Daily Lessons in English % e e e oot . L. GORDON e - e 2 - - - 0 WORDS OFTEN MISUSED: Do not say, “made me ANGRY.” OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED: Hospitable. the seccnd OFTEN MISSPELLED: life) SYNONYMS: Profuse, lavish, prodigal WORD STUDY: “Use a word three times | increase our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Berth (place to sieep). and it is yours.” His ‘actions made me mad.” Accent FIRST syllable, not Birth (coming into Let us Today’s word: Good and evil planetary a.pecL,\SA’l'FLLITE, an attendant attached to a prince or other powerful person contend today. There is a promis- 4 ing sign for those who offer en- | tertainment or. recreation. Musici- HEART AND HOME: Women are | hospitality is under the best pos-| sible direction of the stars. Girls may expect romance; dances this evening will be of special signifi- | cance to many. It is a lucky. date for engagements to marry, al- though the heart may rule the head. Love and not common sense will guide under this sway. Women of all ages should make the most of all opportunities offered this weekend. BUSINESS AFFAIRS: Ma)ox\ ly affect business as well as' all| world activities through the next| seven years. Gemini is the sign on our national seventh, the war| and relations cusp and is held influencing problems and changes| that now perplex the nation. Jupi-‘ ter which is in this sign, where it will remain until June, 1942, seems! to presage the rising of prices or| reduction in money values. Warn-| ing is given that optimism may | cause too many concessions in com- | mercial commitments. Caution should rule businessmen. NATIONAL ISSUES: Opposition to war will obsess many Americans who decline to recognize the nec- essity of national defense which | extends to perilous policies. Toler~ ance should be cultivated by all who now must contemplate the closeness of actual conflict. which the stars seem to indicate a.nhot, be avoided. In national unity’ les the strength which is to bring final victory to the democracies. But victory will be bought at a! high price and may at times tp- pear out of reach. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS The Northern Atlantic will be freed | from Nazi ruthlessness before the southern part of the ocean is swept clean of German mines, sub- marines and warships, astrologers prognosticate. Winter battles below the equator are forecast, but )\by March, 1942, there should be dom- ination by the British and Ameri- can navies. On the battle of the At- lantic will hang the destiny, »f liberty and freedom, it is indi Danger of sabotage on warsBips and destruction in harbors will be ans should profit. | ‘ “Every royal personage is surrounded by satellites.” L Q to a man she doesn't care to meet? A. Yes; should a friend sugge: Not today, thank you,” | no circumstances, however, should do not care to meet him.” Q. A. This is the act of an ill-bred person. and cleaned before going out Q. Should the handle of passing a cup and saucer to ancther person? A. Yes, or, he say the cup. MODERN ETIQUETTE * roperra LEE ——— e e ) Does a woman have the privilege of refusing to be introduced t intreducing her to Robert Blair, “Perhaps some other day.” “I don’t like Mr. I she Under Blair, and Is it all right to file and clean the finger nails in public? The nails should be filed a cup be turned a certain way when see that the handle of the cup is turned to the person's transits through Gemini will great-| right and the handle of the spoon is placed parallel to the handle of L LOOK and LEARN Y ¢ cornox 1. What four members of the lily 2. What percentage of the world's States? 3. size? 4. 5. family What planets lie between the earth and the sun? ANSWERS: Onions, garlic, shallots, and chives. Approximately 68 per cent. Australia, Greenland, Borneo, and Madagascar. 50 per cent. Vehus and Mercury. are used for wutomobiles are used in the United food? Which are the four largest islands in the world in order of their What percentage of alcohol is in a liquor that is ealled 100 proof? Red Cross Head Honored 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 Bl ngren Building PHONE 56 R S SR S I Dr. A. W. Stewart DENTIST 20TH CENTURY BUILDING Office Phone 469 Juneau’s Own Store | e — "The Rexall Store” Your Rellable Pharmacists BUTLER-MAURO DRUG CO. "Chiropractic” Physio Electro Theropeutics DIETETICS—REDUCING Soap Lake Mineral and Steam Baths Dr. Doelker, D. C., Bernard Bldg. Post Office Substation NOW LOCATED AT HARRY RACE DRUGGIST “The Squibb Stores of Alaska™ Dr. John H. Geyer DENTIST Room 9—Valentine Bldg. PHONE 1762 | Hours: 9 am. to 6 pm. e —— ———— ROBERT SIMPSON, OPT. D. Graduate Los Angeles.Coll~ge of Optometry and Opthaimology Glasses Fitted Lenses Ground — e Helene W. Albrecht PHYSICAL THERAPEUTICS Phone 773 Valentine Buillding—Room 7 SABIN’S Front St—Triangle Bldg. You'll Find Food Finer and Service More Complete ut THE BARANCF COFFEE SHOP R The Charles W. Carter Mortuary Fourth and Pranklin Sts. PHONE 136 Watch and Jewelry Repalring at very reasonable rates PAUL BLOEDHORN smAmmmm RCA Victor Radios and RECORDS Juneau Melody House Next to Truesdell Gun Shop Seécond Street Phone 65 INSURANCE Shaflufigency CALIFORNIA Grocery and Meat Market 478—PHONES—371 High Quality Foods at ‘Moderate Prices swe WHITE, rover TRUCKS and BUSSES NASH CARS Christensen Bros. Garage | 909 WEST 12TH STREET Jones-Sievens Shop LADIES'—MISSES’ READY-TO-WEAR Seward Street Near Tnira | JAMESC. CUOPEH L. C. Smith and Corena TYPEWRITERS Bold and Serviced by J. B. Burford & Co. orz by &m‘mwmn" —_— DR. H. VANCE OSTEOPATH Consultation and examination free. Hours 10 to 12; 1 to b; 'lw!"'lnylvpoflnmmt. Oufinml!ntelAm South Franklin St. Phone 177 | = “HORLUCK’S DANISH” Ice Cream Flavors Peppermint Candy, Pudge Ripple, Rum Royal, , Cocoanut Grove, Lemon Custard, Black Cherry, Qaramel Pecan, Black Walnut, Raspberry Ripple, New York, Archie B. Belis PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Audits Taxes Like the lowliest government clerk, Mrs. Caraway depends on street cars and buses to get to and from her office. In the morning she takes a bus near her home at upper Colorado Avenue, transfer- ring downtown to a street car which passes the Senate Office Building. At night the process is veversed. “I guess I'm old fashioned,” says Benator Caraway, “but I like’ to study the faces of people on street cars and watch the sights from the window.” When in a hurry the Senator sometimes takes a taxicab, but not often, “You see,” she explains, in & 60-cent cab zone.” NOTE — There’s nothing “old- fashioned” about Senator Cara- way’s economic views. She has one of the mast liberal voting records in the Senate. “1 live SUB-CONTRACTING By the President’s own admission, the most pressing domestic eco- nomic problem is safeguarding lit- tle business from being forced out of existence by the defense pro- gram. Concern over this was the real reason behind the drastic re- organization of the moribund OPM Defense Contract Service, which had been set up to avert this very situation. But the little businessman isn't the only one having a tough time. His complaints are plenty justified, | but there is no single .cure, It is| not as simple as that, There is more to the problem than merely | | requests to Congress was asked to submit estimates on 30- and 50-caliber machine guns. The object was to give this plant defense work to make use of its machines and hundreds of trained workers, and also to speed up pro- duction of much-needed armament. The company was delighted at the opportunity and submitted 2 bid—which was almost 100 percent higher than the price the Army was paying for these guns. The Army is now getting them for $600. The company’s lowest es- timate was $1,100. There was no profiteering involved. The bid was an honest figure of what it would cost the company to make the gun plus a modest profit. The wide disparity between $600 and $1,100 was due entirely to the fact that the company is not experienced in mass production methods on this type of product. With the Army needing thousands of these guns, it's obvious what a 100 percent in- crease in cost means in dollars and cents. NOT ISOLATED CASE This is not an isolated case. De- fense heads are running up against many like it every day. In their to- tal aggregate they mount up to tens of millions of dollars in in- creased costs. That means one of two things, if a policy of sub-contracting and spreading of defense orders is to be followed: Either less munitions, arms and other supplies, or new for more money. overcoming material shortages and‘ Under present . world conditions, business, | outlay at 15 percent and provision was made for it in the last $1,- 723,000 ordnance appropriation passed by Congress. But it is now clear that this fund, big as it is, actually will be far out of line with what is needed. 3 Farming out defense orders is vitally necessary to save little business and to get the volume of armaments needed, but it's going to run into mighty big money. NOTE—Said one top Army ord- nance expert, “This is the price we must pay for our traditional Labit of unpreparedness—for not even having a war industry of the size of even some of the smallest countries in Europe, BOOTLEG STEEL OPACS (Office of Price and Ci» vilian Supply) ‘is having a hard time getting compliance with its price regulations. A new and devi- ous practice has developed, which is the 1041 defense version of boot- legging. The Henderson office issues a price ceiling on aluminum, and an- other on scrap iron. The majority of dealers comply with these price regulations, but a non-conformist minority circumvents the order. Favorite practice is to deliver a grade of the material inferior to the grade specified in the contract. The buyer and the seller have a | private oral agreement that the grade of scrap iron, for example, shall be inferior, ‘but the bill of for high grade scrap, hw%a”»&}"‘-;" g increased through the. autumm. Y. pan will be a definite gadfly’ dn naval operations in the Pacific, Persons whose birthdate it ' 'is have the augury of a year of gain. Inheritances will come to many who need financial help. Discretion in love affairs is counseled. 2 Children born on this day preb- ably will be intelligent and well- balanced. They may have literavy talent, but may be inclined to neg- lect work for play. (Copyright, 1941) The buyer needs the material badly enough to pay the bottleg price, and the dealer gets his out- law price, without any records to prove it, OPACS admits that bootlegging is a threat to the entire price-fix- ing effort, since there is no statu- tory power to enforce compliance. All they can do, when they hear of such cases, is to call the offender on the telephone and get tough with him. (Copyright, 1941, by United Fea- ture Syndicate, Inc.) - BEE-SIEGED ASHEVILLE, N. C. Sept. 4. Thieves were making away with Jonas Melton’s beehive when the (bm counter-attacked. Melton found the hive abouf 200 yards from his huuse,,.,’l‘he.‘vk:wrious bees ‘Wwere bu busily ~about inside = iempty of honey ‘all the time. 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