The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, November 25, 1941, Page 4

PAGE FOUR. Daily Alaska Empire Published every evening except Sunday by the EMPIRE PRINTING COMPANY Becond and Main Streets, Juneau, Alaska. HELEN TROY N e T e R. L BERNARD - - Vice-President and Business Manager MC Entered in the Post Office in Juneau as Second Class Matter. SUBSCRIPTION RATES: following rates ot Office ‘of any fallure Of irregularity In the de. livery of their papers. Telephones: News Office, 602; Business Office, 374. MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of sll news dispatches credited to it or not other- wise credited in this paper and also the local news published herein ALASEA CTRCULATION GUARANTEED TO BE LARGER THAN THAT OF ANY OTHER PUBLICATION. NATIONAL REPRE! American Bui NTATIVES — Alaska Newspapers, 1011 | Wash SANTA CL It seems that no sooner do we demolish one tur- | key this time of year than another of the big birds lays his head on the chopping block and teases to be eaten Thanksgiving is but a memory this week, with most of the after effects worn off and the Juneau druggists are putting in new orders for sodium bi- carbonate, in preparation for the after-Christmas and after-New Years trade We don't know exactly how many shopping days there are before Christmas, about 25 we think. We fear, however, that this is all too few and that by | the time we get around to doing our shopping it will be alm too late. After Christmas every year, we resolve that the next time we'll do our shopping early. We hope there are mighty few other shoppers this year who will put the chore off as long as we | are afraid we will, else the stores will be an awful mess on December 24. We do know, that this year as perhaps never before, Juneau is going to take on the Christmas spirit. We know that because we have been talking with the Juneau Chamber of Commerce committee in charge of Christmas preparations Letters have already gone out to merchants throughout the city, urging them to get their Christ- mas window displays in place by December 1, and the merchants, we understand, have promised whole- hearted support in this movement to make Juneau overflow with Yuletide appearance. Then, too, the Chamber of Commerce is arrang- ing for a quarter-hour Christmas radio broadcast President | uneau and Douglas for $1.25 per month. | montbs, in advance, $6.00; | 'S.’)O Second prize is $35 and third place gets $15. But better than the prizes which some ambitious home owners will win will be the general effect of the contest, the Capital City. COLD RECORD One Juneau resident who has made a real bid for fame has probably not been given sufficient recognition in his home town | He is Leonard Berlin, engineer with the Public Survey Office and a member of the recent Byrd Antarctic Expedition. Amos Berg, National Geographic Soclety explorer and photographer, speaking at the meeting of the Juneau Rotary Club this noon, spoke of Berlin, who " |was present at the meeting, as: “The only man who has fallen in 75 ¢revasses in one day.” ever Smile, D——n You, Smile (New York Times) One of the invaluable privileges which go with life in a decadent democracy is that of waking up | in the morning with a liverish sensation and the | firm belief that nothing good can happen; snapping |at the little woman as she trots in with the coffee 1:\11(! toast; growling at the younger generation be- [ it is starting off to school with egg on its in, and, in short, to quote an apt phrase from a recent Fascist party bulletin issued in Rome, in- | dulging in “doubts, uncertainty, delusions and sad- ness.” A citizen of a free country at such moments is permitted to exhibit “a critical, destructive spirit, | which is incapable of rendering clear, positive values | | cause | to social life, but is only capable of denying them.” | Social life, indeed! wants to be sociable? In Italy, under II Duce’s inspiring leadership, such things cannot be, Those who give way to melancholy “still live in the shadow of the past and must be considered the most dangerous enemies.” No penalties are mentioned, but they are unquestion- | ably severe. The man worth while, under fascism, is | [the man with a smile. About all that those of us | who live in a democracy, and who kind of like it | bere, can say in rebuttal is that, though we don’t smile all the time, when we do smile we mean it Who, under such circumstances, | What Is the Italian Navy? (Cleveland Plain Dealer) In London, to relieve the tedium of the war, they are telling this one: “What is an Englishman? [ “An Englishman is a soldier in a uniform. “What is a Spaniard? “A Spaniard is a soldier without a uniform. “What is an Italian Fascist? “An TItalian Fascist is a uniform without a soldier.” This little verbal byplay, of course, was com- posed before the small flotilla of Capt. Agnew en- countered the 10-ship Italian convoy and its power- ful naval escort and sent 11 vessels to the bottom recently Now an addendum is appropriate: What is the Italian Navy? The Italian' Navy is Mussolinian oratory, gold braid and the fastest collection of full speed in re- verse boats afloat to spread Christmas feeling nnouehmn‘ |but later {sharp change of feeling. The day {tant work of every noon, beginning December 8, on downtown streets so Christmas Santa Claus Most important, probably, is sponsored by the Chamber of Com features can see $100 in prizes distributed to the three residents of the city who do the best job of decorating at their homes. The while. Washmglon Merry- Go-Round (Continued trom Page One) Before being elevated to secretary of Local 50, Miss Lewis for many years was on the UMW payroll as her father’s confidential secretary. As CIO comptroller, Bell is in a key | position. He reports on the dues- ng strength of CIO unions, which determines their vote in the annual convention, which adjourned last week in Detroit. In addition to their salaries, John L, “Denny” and Miss Lewis also have expense accounts. CIO insid- ers say that these too run into big money. NOTE: Webster defines nepotism as “favoritism shown to nephews and other relatives in line of patronage, disbursements, conferring of favors, ete.” | AN OMP EXPERT? Representative J. Hardin Peterson of Florida phoned the OPM minerals division requesting a steel priority for a phosphate plant in his dis- | triet. “This metal is urgently needed for the construction of a large phos- phat ne,” he ex- plair . young OPM official to whom he was referred. “Opera- tions in this plant are being held up because the washer now in use is old and constantly breaks down As you probably know, my State is on of the s biggest producers of pho the cool convinced uld be issued soda water e national de- fense.” “Soda water!” exclaimed i son. “Who's talking about water? “That's the principal use of phos- phate, isn't it to make soda water?” “Young man,” said Peterson, se- verely, “I don’t know w you ere came from or how you g f for your job at the OPM, but I thought every school-boy knew that phos- phate is the chief ingredient of fer- tilizer.” PARTY STALWART That 18-vote House majority for the neutrality revision bill would have been a lot less if it hadn’t been be enjoyed by shoppers. | some | wasn't {Flynn rolled up his sleeves when‘ |off the nearby floor by Democratic with loudspeakers Recent critic ols and other States has made awfully sore on the Germans. a contest being merce, which will outside Christmas prizes are worth | Japan and the ism of the R.AF. in the United that branch of the British service Fortunately, it is taking its peeve out Not much hope is held that relations between United States will improve. One thing Hitler probably will not be able to charge us Best decorated home in the uly will receive ,wm\ is alienation of affections. for quiet-spoken Democratic Nation- lal Chairman Ed Flynn. | The President can thank his hand- | political lieutenant that the outcome on this momentous fight another skin-of-the-teeth victory as was the draft extension | measure last summer. It was Flynn's quiet behind- the-‘ scenes work, particularly with the New York delegation, and not Roose- velt’s last-minute letter p)omlfimg‘ forceful action on the disturbed | to save the Administration from an- | other hair-line majority. Flynn's yeoman efforts were par-, ticularly notable because only the ! week before he had taken a re- sounding public rebuff from the | President in the New York City | mayoralty fight. Roosevelt’s en- dorsement of LaGuardia, repeated on the eve of the elegtion, was bit- ter medicine to Flynn, who was| vigorously backing O'Dwyer. | But in contrast to the group of Southern Congressmen, who bolted\ to the isolationists because of per- sonal pique over the labor situation, | Roosevelt sent him an SOS and went to bat with everything he had. ‘ Ensconced in a hideaway office of Speaker Sam Rayburn, Flynn talked | to small groups of waverers brought | Floor Leader John McCormack. To them, Flynn made only one argu-| ment. “The nation's security is at stake on this vote,” he said. “Under these circumstances all other considera- tions must be laid aside. Whatever | your personal grievances are, as patriotic Americans you must up- | hold national unity in this crisi To the New Yorkers, who were still boiling mad over wimt they consid- ered the President’s “unwarranted intrusion” in the mayoralty scrap, Flynn declared that national inter- | ests came before local politics. Thls\’ plea coming from him had telling effect and kept a number of the delegation on the reservation. MERRY-GO-ROUND The Air Corps is experimenting with a new type of autogyro that makes a vertical ascent without a | running take-off. By using two aeta\ of horizontal - propellors, the plane | can hover motionless in midair. Its | big drawback is slow forward speed | A confidential Commerce De- partment report estimates that by; the fall of 1942, 6,000,000 workers will be employed in defense indus-‘ tries, The number is now 1,500,000 | . House Democratic Leader John | |to the knee.” | McCormack is one of the fastest dic- tators on the Hill. His office staff calls him “letter-a-minute” man Jimmy Roosevelt, assistant to Col. William Donovan, Co-Ordinator of Information, is studying German as a special student at a Washington university . Out of 531 members of Congress the only one who has done anything about putting a halt to the outrageous abuses of the franking privilege, recently exposed, is Wisconsin’s Republican Senator Alexander Wiley. Although himself | labor front, that swung enough votes | |nn isolationist, Wiley strongly dis- approves the misuse of the franking ’privuege by the isolationists and has introduced a bill designed to put an end to the abuses. (Copyright, 1941, by United Feature Syndicate, Inc.) Wakefield's Awakening RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 25. — |Jimmy Calleran, Piedmont League umpire, told this tale at a loop directors’ meeting here. He was working behind ' the plate when Dick Wakefield, De- troit’s $45,000 rookie, came to bat for Winston-Salem. Catcher Ed- die Phillips of the opposing Rich- mond club came up fuming when a ball was called. “It was too low,” Phillips. Wakefield joined saying: “That pitch was right around here.” Calleran and Phillips almost dropped their masks when Wake- field, paid the biggest bonus ever | given a collegian when he left the University of Michigan for the majors, swept his hand a good three inches above the knee. Calleran told in the debate, low. It was “I saw Wakefield after the game,” Calleran-said, “and tipped him off that in the Piedmont League it was a strike clear down SUNRISE TIMES FOR DUCK HUNTERS Wed., Nov. 2¢ Thurs,, Nov. 27 Pri, Nov. 28 Sat., Nov. 29 .|ality and strong character. Many | | | HAPPY BIRTHDAY i NOVEMBER 25 Mrs. Grace Ramsay Violet Mello Svend Jorgensen S. Sunde Mrs, Chris Christenson Alma Talliafero Victor H. Cuff ” | Mrs. Hansena Elroy H. F. Hillman HOROSCOPE “The stars incline but do not compel” H - o | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 This is not an important day in planetary direction. In the morn- ing a benefic aspect dominates, adverse influences rule. HEART AND HOME: Sudden re-| versals of mood may be evident today. After an impulse toward energetic work there may be disappointing to in impor- philanthropic scope. | In the family circle differences of opinion may be nerve-wracking. This is one of the days when prac- tice of self-control is imperative for parents who may have their | may be a bit those who are engaged soar at Thanksgiving time. | should be a quiet forenoon in the[ money markets. Banks will bebusy | for a holiday that is to be marked by memorable football games and gay parties. For young folk the urge to make the most of the pres<;| ent will be compelling. Retail shops will profit, as will theaters and restaurants. Travel by airplanes ‘ and streamlined trains will be heavy, for this is to be a memor: able holiday, a milepost of peace. NATIONAL ISSUES: Our fas, eign commerce, its dangers an its successes will be widely dis cussed. Heavy aspects seem to in. dicate that our Navy will be even more in the headlines than it h“"‘i in the past. Convoys, the arming | of merchantmen and kindred na- | tional problems will be of deep now how deeply involved we arel lin the world war which daily puts on new and treacherous phases.| Skirmishes with raiders are rore-i cast. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS:| Russia continues under ill omens that seem to threaten terrible losses of men and property. Des- perate situations are to be met with splendid courage which even=- tually is to bring about a victory, in which the Allies are enmed’ with the Soviet forces. According’ e L trologers, the world war is to be long drawn out. Next year is to be a period of greatest conflict, after' which Germany is to be van- quished. The holiday time of this year is to bring added anxielies: and perplexities to the Pope at Rome where Mussolini tries to re-| ceive the people. Persons whose birthdate it f have the augury of an eventful year marked by financial gains and successful love affairs. Mar=- ried folk will enjoy pleasant days| of prosperity. Children born on this day prob- ably will possess charm of person- should be talented in the arts. i (Copyright, 1941) ' Burdick Goes 2 Aboard the Alaska, when it pul out tonight, will. be Charles Bur< dick, assistant forester in the For est Service here, bound for a week’s work in the Ketchikan district. At Annette Island, Burdict slated to inspect CCC activities.* sion, he will talk over winter pla for Forest Service crews, mc\ud;u‘ timber management and station operation. S e Oldfimer Passes At Hospital He George Smith, 81, oldtime Juneau | resident, passed away at St. Hospital early this morning. He § been confined there since November 10. Smith was born in Wisconsin, and no relatives are known. Re- mains are at the Charles W. Carter Mortuary. e BUY DEFENSE STAMPS to the forecasts by foremost as- _ te winning the prize a Fa 20 YEARS AGO s mue NOVEMBER 25, 1921 Washington State College defeated the University 0 in a Thanksgiving Day game. The Parish Be ar ended in a blaze of glory irbanks in 20 hours. Weather: High, 33; low, 28; clear of Washing ] IRE & ) ! | i.-_m,----’----_-~,----_‘~'-—-¢,,,~~-»,M | gton 14 with the Moose Lodge the most popular organization of the city situated near the by fire. sometimes reaching a was blown into the A building known as the Sawmill Boarding House, { Juneau Lumber Company's mill, was almost totally destroyed The Taku wind was blowing in the Channel, velocity of 50 miles an hour, and a shack in Douglas water A big excursion of business men was to leave Anchorage for Fairbanks on the newly completed (mvmmmm Railroad, and expected to be in e e ooy § Daily Lessons in English W. . corpon | b e WORDS OFTEN MISUSED: Do not say, “She keeps in the house all day.” Say, “She STAYS in the house all day.” OFTEN .MISPRONOUNCED: Magnolia Pronounce mag-no-lia-a four syllables, and not mag-nol-ya OFTEN MISSPELLED: Exhort, exhortation; observe the H. Ex- orbitant; no H. SYNONYMS: Immodest, indecorous, shameless, brazen WORD STUDY a word three times and it is yours.” Let us inei PROXIMITY; a truth fails of recognition through mere proximity of vision.” « ;.z | [} & gif wit rease our vocabulary mastering cne word each day quality or state of being next; MODERN ETIQUETTE * goperra Toda; immediate nearness. Baker LEE e e Q. Should a bride tell the person who gives her money as a wedding t how she is going to use it? A. Yes, if at all pessi she should tell the donor what h the money Q. Should a man walk ible ahead of a woman when they own budget troubles as food prices down the aisle of a train? A. No; the woman should be allowed to go, first, but if BUSINESS AFFAIRS: This| train, he should step off first in order to assist her. Q. TIs it perm le to mash food with a fork? A. No; and neither is it good form to turn the concave in serving persons who draw money | fork up and pile it with food she will buy are walking leaving the side of the LOOK and LEAR A C. GORDON bttt ) the concern to the people who realize Yard Englishman, sailing under the Dutch flag, explored one of 2 this countr of family of birds does the robin belong? ical term is the opposite to “leg 4. What two‘famous did Walt Wt poems 5. What large western river is known for its ¢ ANSWERS 1 'y Hudson 2 rush family. 3. 0. 4. ptain! My Captain!” and “When Lilacs Last Bloom'd.” 5. Columbia River. Suffering a double leg fingers, Francis Carr, of the EVER WASH A DUCK?_Gilbert Lana uses tefrachloride on a once-white duck, one of 63 that swam in oil- 'pollutgd Kansas City pool. Duck got drunk from fumes and some 0il came off—but mastly it was still a brown, sick duck. This Lad Can Take It! ambulance. He was struck by & street car in the Door carbon g— e Directory TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1941 Professional Fraternal Societies Gastineau Channel Drs. Kaser and Freeburger DENTISTS Blr ugren Building PHONE 56 Dr. A. W. Stewart DENTIST 20TH CENTURY BUILDING Office Phone 468 —_— % "Chiropractic” Physio Electro Theropeutics DIETETICS—REDUCING Soap Lake Mineral and Steam Baths Dr. Doelker, D. C., Bernard Bldg. Dr. John H. Geyer DENTIST Room 9-—-Valentine Bldg. PHONE 762 Hours: 9 am. to 6 p.m. | ROBERT SIMPSON, OPT. D. Graduate Los Angeles Colloge of Optometry ana Opthalmology Glasses Fitted Lenses Ground The Charles W. Carter Mortuary Fourth and Pranklin Sta. PHONE 136 — / Jones-Stevens Shop LADIES'-MISSES’ READY-TO-WEAR Reward Street Near Third H. W. L. ALBRECHT Physical Therapeutics Heat and Light Treatments Massage and Corrective Exercises Phone 773 Valentine Bldg, L —— JAMES C. COOPER C.P.A. Business Counselor OOOPER BUILDING L. C. Smith and Corons TYPEWRITERS | Sold and Serviced by J B Burford & Co. Is Worz. by tomers” DR. H. VANCE OSTEOPATH Qlu\l.lhmn and examination jours 10 to 12; 1 to B; ‘l 'a by appoinment. Gi ean Hotel Annex | Prarklin St. Phone 177 Archie B. Betis PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT ‘Taxes | Bystems Bookkeeping | Rm. 8, Valentine Bldg. Phone 676 e e o mmec FOR BEAUTY'S SAKE SIGRID’S PHONE 318 MOUNT JUNEAU LODGE NO. 147 Becond and fourth Monday of each month in Scottish Rite Temple beginning at 7:30 p. m VERGNE L. * HOKE, Worshipful Master; JAMES W "“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” i SABIN’S Front St—Triangle Rldg. | You'll Find Food Finer and Service More Complete at THE BARANOF COFFEE SHOP 4 FINE Watch and Jewelry Repairing at very reasonable PAUL BLOEDHORN 8. FRANKLIN STREET —_— [ RCA Victor Radios | and RECORDS Juneau Melody House Next to Truesdell Gun Shop Second Street Phone 65 ! -+ | INSURANCE | Shattumgency CALIFORNIA Grocery and Meat Market 478—PHONES—371 High Quality Foods at Moderate Prices —e suwer WHITE, pover TRUCKS and BUSSES NASH CARS Christensen Bros. Garage 909 WEST 12TH STREET “HORLUCK’S DANISH” Ice Cream Flavors Peppermint Candy, Fudge Ripple, Rum Royal, Cocoanut Grove, Lemon OCustard, Black Cherry, Caramel - Pecan, Black Walnut, Raspberry Ripple, New York, | Rock Road, Chocolate, Strawberry and Vanilla— l at the GUY SMITH DRUG e H. S. GRAVES “The Clothing Man” HOME OF HART SCHAFFNER & MARX CLOTHING USED CARS See Us Today for Models Many Kinds and Types to Choose From! CONNOBS MOTOR CO. PRONE 411 CAPITAL—$50,000 SURPLUS—$150,000 COMMERCIAL AND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES fracture, a broken collar bone and several broken 14, manages a faint smile while awaiting arrival in Baltimars. 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