The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, September 11, 1941, Page 4

Daily Alaska Empire Published every evening except Sunaay by the EMPIRE PRINTING COMPANY Becond and Main Btreets, Juneau, Alaska. H@ELEN TROY BENDER R. L. BERNARD Satered 1n the Post, omca in_Juneau as Second Class Matter. BSCRIPTION RATI President Vice-President and Business Manager delivered by By mi One year, in advance, $12 one month, in advance, $1.25. Subscribers will confer a favor if they will promptly motify the Business Office of any failure or irregularity in the de- wery of their papers. Telephones: News Office, 602; Business Office, 3T4. MEMBER 88 The Associgted Press 18 exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news dispatthes credited to it or ot other- | wise credited In this paper and also the local news published | nerein. ALASKA CIRCULATION GUARANTEED TO BE LARGER THAN THAT OF ANY OTHER PUBLICATION. SEATTLE REPRESENTATIVE — Prank J. Dunning, 1011 Amerfean Bank Building. ix months, in advance, $6.00; FOR BARRACKS EVENINGS “An army is no stronger than the citizens behind it Such was the statement earlier this week by | Major Jesse E. Graham of the U. S. Army, when he talked to the Juneau Rotary club and urged that | local organizations band together, so there will be no duplication of effort, and stage a city-wide drive | to furnish recreational facilities for the men soon | to be stationed at Chilkoot Barracks. | “If a fellow, when he joins the army, feels he | is cutting all the strings that tie him to his home | town and his earlier life, he doesn't take with him into the army the feeling of responsibility to his country and the folks back home which must con- stitute the very backbone of military morale,” the major pointed out. Thus the major spoke from the point of view of the army, which wishes to maintain the highest morale possible in its fighting units. The side of the picture on which most of us, who remain behind when the National Guardsmen leave, are likely to look, is the side of the Juneau resident who sees a bunch of fine young fellows, sons of our fellow citizens and promising young men in business here, going away for an indefinite period of military service. We know those men are coming back to Juneau, to pick up life where they left oIf‘ as much as possible, and we want them to return| ganizations) headed by Neéw York's Tom' Dewey... alize their military forces simply because the U.S.0. is not operative in the Territory. DEFENSE LESSON aerial attack, last week when the Russian military mission landed at Nome, with no apparent warning that any such flight was on its way. Fortunately, the planes came on a friendly mis- sion. If, on the other hand, the Russians could have entertained any ideas of trying the trip to see just how easy it would be to swoop down on an ‘take home a gratifying story about the ea$e with which such a stunt may be accomplished. Of course, at the moment, we are on lflendly terms with the Soviet state. After the peaceable to be hoped that before many moons have passed | Alaska will be in a better position to resist “attack | by air, or at least know planes are headed our way. In view of this situation, it is certainly comfort- ing right now to know we are assisting rather umn Iom)o.sing the Red forces, and the news of the lB_St few days concerning a split between the Nippons and their pal Adolf also must come as a bit of re- lief for Alaskans. Pointing out the significance of the Russian flight, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer last week had the following to say: “There is a lesson in defense in the un- heralded arrival of two huge Russian flying boats at Nome, Alaska. “Fortunately, the 47 Soviet technicians enroute from Moscow to Washington, D. C., are on a friendly mission. Their journey has to do with the common cause against the AXxis aggressors. “But— “If two planes carrying 47 men can make the 6,000-mile flight from Moscow and drop unexpectedly out of a clear sky onto the roadstead at Nome, 20 flying boats carrying 470 men—or, for that matter, 200 planes bearing 4,700—can make the same secret flight. “And if the Russians-can do it, there is no earthly reason, if Moscow should fall, why Hitler's luftwaffe—or the planes of his Japanese partner—could not, undetected, make a similar flight in great force across the Arctic wastes and attack, even capture, an Alaskan base. “Then, indeed, would war be at our door and the threat of aerial attack on this and other Northwest cities become real and not fancied. “Giant long-range flying boats—happily those of a friendly power—reached an out- post of our defense system. They were within flying-distance, if you please, of Seattle. “Thus is answered the scoffing of those If there was ever any doubt that Alaska and the | Pacific Coast of North America is wide open to| those doubts must have been dispelled | Alaska city without military challenge, they might | | demonstration of a week ago Sunday, it is cerfainly | with every town. That may sound like a selfish viewpoint to take, We're, just as ipterested in the welfare of these men ‘s we are in the welfare of the city, because most of them have for years been a part of but it lsnt the city. wishes, They are leaving with They aren’t going so far of them won't ‘be able to come back to Juneau on | in fact some of them will prob- ably fly here on week-ends once in a while. Certainly, we have no desire to see them isolat- ed in an army camp with no home town papers to read, no magazines or books to entertain them dur- leaves quite often, ing idle hours, or no ping-pong games to play indoors during the winter months, We think the drive started by the Rotary club, which will undoubtedly be joined organizations, for the guardsmen, in every corner of the city. If we lived in nation-wide drive of the U.S.0. feeling of good will toward their home to furnish these recreational is a drive that will be popular the States and our men were going into an army camp in the States, such recre- ational equipment would be furnished through the (United Service Or- Pacific. our sincere good away that many northern Pacific. the navy. outfits or other the workman his’ office, the by other Juneau a vital part. needs those already Asia. “There is “Fortunately alive to the dangers of the situation. the army and the navy have been diligently engaged in bullding up our defenses in the territory and “Greater toil, essary NOW, not only to arm and supply our own forces, but to provide material aid to who have blandly asserted that an aerial ven- ture against the Pacific Coast is not feasible. “Thus is exemplified the need for strong —even stronger—derense.s in Alaska and the the federal government 15 Both elsewhere in the “There must be no lag in this work. “It is not alone the task of the army and “As President Roosevelt pointed out in his Labor Day address, the task is also that of in the shop, the executive in producer on the farm. All have more production are nec- engaged in opposing the ag- gressors on the battle fields of Europe and no time to lose. “For today may be later than we think.” Washinglon Merry- Go-Round (Continued from Page One) esty of the British Embassy. Re- marked one British naval attache the other day: “You know I think it's awfully |under which they have a free hand sporting of you newspaper fellows not to publish anything about our ships being in your navy yards. Of course we have no objetcions, but it’s fine to see you cooperating with the President. I suppose it would be quite embarrassing to him in the Middle West if all those isolation- ists knew about it.” NOTE: No matter who fired first in the Greer incident off Iceland, this much seems certain. Germany might be quite happy to see the United States in a war with Japan in the Pacific, but everything Hitler has done in Europe indicates, that the last thing he wants is to have the United States on his neck in open war. Most revealing incident of all was when Nazi bombers de- vastated shipping in the Port of Suez, Egypt, but scrupulously kept their bombs away from three Aw- erican vessels carrying lend-lease supplies anchored in the same har- bor. You can,write it down as cer- tain that Hitler wants to pick his victims one by one, and our turn will come. But he does not want war now with the U. 8. A JOHN L. LEWIS AND THE KOMMIES Ever since the invasion of Russia, the labor world has been trying to fathom John L. Lew: relations with American communists. Before Russia was invaded, there was, of course, no doubt about where: he stood. John L. had the Kom- mies’ backing 100 per cent. But since Hitler sent his armies crashing into Russia, the Kommies have been en- thusiastic shouters for Roosevelt's +hilt within the CIO against the foreign policy while John L. Lewis joined Herbert Hoover, Alf Landon and GOP bigshots in denouncing aid to Russia. However, the recent defeat of James E. Carey for re-election as President of the CIO Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers now clears up the mystery. For, his defeat disclosed that therel is a definh.e working arrangement between Lewis and the Kommies on the foreign issue and in return John L. has their backing in run- ning the CIO. That includes aiding Lewis to recapture the CIO presi- dency. This understanding was clinched last month at a secret meeting of Red leaders in New York. They agreed both to oppose Lewis's iso- lationism, and to support him to the Communist-hating forces led by Sid- ney Hillman. This deal was kept secret until the Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers' convention, when it was revealed to insiders. It worked with machine-like pre- cision. First the Kommies lined up with the anti-Lewisites in putting through a resolution blasting isola- tionism and calling for all-out aid to Hitler's foes. Then, having had theilr say on the foreign issue, the Kommies turned around and did their stuff for Lewis by putting the boot to Carey, who is one of Hill- man's most active OPM aides and strongly opposed to Lewis as CIO President. How smoothly the alliancé worked is shown by the fact that the night before the ERM election, Lewis passed out the word in Washington that Carey’s goose was cooked. NOTE: Carey, a former radio worker who made the ERM one of the most powerful units in the CIO, could have saved himself by play- | ing politics. But he refused to build a personal machine, while the Kom- mies did. THe“result: wa# that, re- gardless of his outstanding vecerd, they were able to axe ‘hima ‘when Lewis gave the signal. AMBASSADOR FROM ICELAND Whether you know it or not, our relations with Iceland, depend on the Marines and cod liver oil. Vilh- jalmur Thor of the Iceland Com- mission to the United States, is now in Washington urging that one extra dose of cod liver oil will bring both | health to American children and | prosperity to Iceland. Cod liver oil heads the list of Ice- land’s exports to the United States. Children do not always cry for it, but in the opinion of Mr. Thor, they should have another tablespoonful, close their eyes and gulp it down. Thor speaks with an accent that sounds German, but he wants no confusion on that score. “Every- body in Iceland,” he says, “is pro- British and pro-American. We have broken our last ties with Denmark when the Germans invaded. And now ‘'we have new ties with the United States.” “You mean cod liver oil?” “No, the Marines. They came to our country and behave like perfect gentlemen. In Iceland, our people thought you were gangsters—irom the movies. But the Marines, they have a fine manner, and now Ices land knows you are not gangsters. “They have been real ambassadors for the United States.” Thor heads a delegation discussing a trade agreement with the Unitéd States—the first official delegation ever to come from Iceland. The distance from New York to Reyk- javik, capital of Iceland, is 2600 miles, almost as far as from New York to Liverpool. “I hope — I feel sure,” he says, “your forces will be able to keep sea lanes open and safe between our two countries.” (Copyright, 1941, by United Feature Syndicate, Inc.) Motorists or bicyclists are warned not to follow fire trucks as provm ‘Ld by city ormnge Certainly the people of Alaska aren’t going to pen- mmmmmmm' 2|3 85(6 9 (10(11(1213 16|17|18|19(20 2324 26|27} HAPPY BIRTHDAY' | | ! SEPTEMBER 1177 ‘ Mrs. Carl Erickson Edith Laveld Mrs. E.. 8. Ellett i Evert Martinson D. W. Pederson R. 8. Daniels Mrs. T: 8. Tomlinson ‘ Mrs. Daisy Boardman I T T HOROSCOPE “The stars incline but do not compel” || [ SSEEE LT A RO SR A FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 : | Benefic aspects dominate today | |after an early morning adverse in- | fluence. Good news will stimulate/ | many activities in trade and com- | merce. | HEART AND HOME: The stars |today stimulate the development of | plans affecting the household and the ambitions of the family. It is a lucky date for signing contracts or for advertising. The stars en- courage strong individuality and young folk may appear difficult to manage. It must be rememberedy that in a changing world, boys and girls are sensitive to planetary in- fluences which may be preparing | them for future service in restor=| ing the nation to normal comii- tions. BUSINESS AFFAIRS: beaamg astrologers maintain that unham- pered interchange of commerce-ahd | complete freedom of communiéd-| tion with the other nations of the world are essential to the United| States. Until world chaos is fol-| lowed by peace, trade and com-| Imerce will expand and prosperity., will continue, despite many unfa- vorable conditions. In approaching| a time when it is to be recognized as the greatest of powers in its| future possibilities the nation should be cautious and careful in building| for post-war years. NATIONAL ISSUES: Apprehen« sion of actual participation in oMt flict will be ihcreased by incidents that seem to precipitate our full partnership in the Allies’ campaig: to preserve democracy. Tense situa- tions will develop with Uranus in Gemini and startling discoveries of Axis treachery ‘and hostility l arouse feeling, but ! months ' pass before we use our ,guns -and tanks, January, 1942, is a mox{th freighted with dangers. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS:| the stars. Diplomacy and a con- vincing show of our sea power will| 'probably prevent any clash of arms. v This year is read as critical in~ thel life of Emperor Hirohito, but eco- nomic collapse is forecast for Ja- pan within five years. A new gov- ernment is foretold by 1950, but it will not be a democracy. China wm] not be finally defeated, it is prob-| able, although General Chiang Kai- shek is believed to have passed the peak of power. Persons whose birthdate it 155 have the augury of a year of| change and pleasant surprises. Pro- gress in business is indicated and| women should be most fortunate. Children born on this day prob- ably will be mentally keen' and physically strong. They should be talented, well-balanced and mAg- netic, able to win success. (Copyright, 1941) s iy S A DONALD MacDONALD BELIEVES HIGHWAY PLAN PROGRESSING| Prospects of constructing the In- ternational Highway between ‘Al- aska and the States are better thifi cyer befote, Donald Mchm'v.ld ploneer Alaskan and member of Interniational Highway Cz)mmlssl.bn Lelieves. ™ In Juneau today en route m mb States, MacDonald observed that the dream which he has cherished pr N ey utside is tal an-ever more. substantial in large medsure to realizati both Americans and Cai that the need for the highway, daily becoming more pressing as'the two countries grow more closely knit on joint defense plans, “Progress has been slow,” Mac- Donald admitted, “ but I think the| official attitude is much morg Qz:‘l orable toward concrete actisn than has ever been the case beforé;” Although it may be many m before actual construction wopk begun on the vast enterprise, | proached, the boys ran every which way.' | Declared war with Japan is not in |the veteran engineer nevertheless 20 YEARS AGO 7i: emrire ___—.—.—.—-—-—-—-—-0 SEPTEMBER 11, 1921 H. L. Faulkner, Willis Nowell, A. J. Ficken, R. E. Robertson, W. S. Pullen, M. S. Whittier and L. P. Dawes were among those named on the committee to sponsor the Chautauqua, which was to open the 19th, Mrs. Arthur Ficken and son were passengers on the Princess Royal for a trip to the States. B. F. Heintzleman, a member of the staff of the Forest Service, larrived from Ketchikan on the Jefferson, . Miss Marie Goldstein was to leave for the South on the Jefferson to enter the University of Washington. J. D. Van Atta spent the day lost in the hills back of Juneau, and was heard shouting by Harry Webber and byought in. Lockie MacKinnon, member of the Board of Trustees of the Ploneers Home, returned from Sitka on the Estebeth after looking over conditions at the Home. Weather: High, 64; low, 44; partly cloudy. O e S S S S S S S 0 Daily Lessons in English W L. corpon e - - e e WORDS OFTEN MISUSED: Do not say, “When the officer ap- Say, “the boys ran IN ALL DIRECTIONS.” OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED: Medieval. Pronounce me-di-e-val, both E's as in SEE, I as in IT, A as in AN unstressed; acecnt third syllable. OFTEN MISSPELLED: Destructible; IBLE, noc ABLE. SYNONYMS: Elicit, extract, exact, extort. WORD STUDY: “Use a word three times and it is yours.” Let us increase our vocabulal y by mastering one word each day. Today's word: CONTROVERSY; dispute; debate. “What you leave at your death, let it be without controversy, else the lawyers will be your heirs.”—OsBorne. MODERN ETIQUETTE. ™ romemes 1am | ! e Y Q. Is the word “ma’am” for “madam,” as in “Yes, ma’am” and “No, ma’am’ in good taste? A. No; this is no longer a part of the vocabulary of even a child. One should say just “Yes” and “No,” or in the case of a clerk or maid, it may be “Yes, madam,” and “No, madam.” Q. Who decides on the color scheme and style of dresess worn by the maid-of-honor and bridesmaids of a wedding? A. The bride. Q. Should “Miss” be engraved on calling cards? A. This is a matter of taste, although a married woman usually uses !'her title “Mrs.” P e e e -, g e S 1. Who uftered the famous words: ahead”? 2. Which is the largest major league baseball park? At what height does the stratosphere begin? What percentage of the world’s population are Christians? Which animal makes no sound? ANSWERS: David Crockett, the famous American frontiersman. Yankee Stadium, New York. 6.8 miles. About 35 per cent. The giraffe. “Be sure you're right, then go toward opponents of the highwa,y,' ONE VESSEL SENTDOWN IS REPORT (Continued Irom Page One) she had any, anc the crew is unknown. The time of the departure of the motorship from Batavia has not been definitely stated. Other ships arriving told of being pur- sued by the raider along the route the Kota Nopan was tak- ing. The vessel is understood to have had a rubber cargo and ll.so carried tin and palm oil. refuses to yield to discouragement. McDowells Return On Mount McKinley Mrs. Bert F. McDowell and her |two children, Nancy and Peter, were returning passengers for Juneau on the Mout McKinley which a.rrived late last night. They have been on' a several months trip in the States. Bert McDowell recently flew to Ketchikan to meet his family, and 1eturned with them on the steamer. - e — HAWKES GOES SOUTH John C. B. Hawkes, connected with mining property on Kuiu Is-l land, left for the south aboard the! Baranof. ‘Legs’ a Heroine, ‘Breaks Ankle I 1. N. Phonephoto this baby .bnto a Holl: ,, actress Marlene - “Legs” fl e X bmw over a toy fire en m'mt‘flég E,flm i e .L“fh a sprained ‘baby, seven months' ic effort to save the fall under the child: Directory Professional Fraternal Societies Gastineau Channel Drs. Kaser and Freeburger DENTISTS Blr agren Butiding PHONE 56 (B WU N 0, S0 S T Dr. A. W. Stewart DENTIST 20TH CENTURY BUILDING Office Phone 469 Chiropractic Physio Electro Theropeutics DIETETICS—REDUCING Soap Lake Mineral and Steam Baths Dr. Doelker, D. C., Bernard Bldg. Dr. John H. Geyer DENTIST Room 8—Valentine Bldg. PHONE 762 Hours: 9 am. :a 6 p.m. ROBERT SIMPSON, OPT. D. Graduate Los Angeles College of Optometry ana Opthalmology Glasses Fitted Lenses Ground e — Helene W. Albrech? PHYSICAL THERAPEUTICS Phone 773 Valentine Building—Room 7 The Charles W. Carter Mortuary Fourth and Pranklin PHONE 136 —eey Jones-Stevens Shop Sta. 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. — Juneau’s Own Store "The Rexall Store” Your Reliable Pharmacists BUTLER-MAURO DRUG .CO. [ Post Office Substation NOW LOCATED AT HARRY RACE DRUGGIST “The Squibb Stores of Alaska” “The Stere for Men" SABIN’S Front St—Triangle Bldg. 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