The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, May 26, 1942, Page 4

PAGE FOUR Daily Alaska Em pi;e Published every evening except Sunday by the EMPIRE PRINTING COMPANY Second and Main Streets, Juneau, Alaska. HELEN TROY MONSEN R. L. BERNARD President Vice-President and Business Manager Entered in the Post Office in Juneau as Second Class Matter. BSCRIPTION RATES: Juneau and Douklas for SL25 per month. Delivered by carrier By mail, postage paid, at the followinig rates: One year, in advance, $12.00; six months, in advance, $6.00; 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- livery of e Teleph usiness Office, 374, MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press is exclusively entitied to the use for republication of all news dispatches credited to it or not other- wise credited in this paper and also the local news published herein ALASKA CIRCULATION GUARANTEED TO BE THAN THAT OF ANY OTHER PUBLICATION. ER " NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES — Alaska Newspapers, 1011 American Building, Seattle, Wash After many weeks of silence, the War Department admitted last week that the first air attack on Japan in history was the work of United States Army bomb- ers, and at the same time, spoke of more such. raids to come. The announcement revealed nothing of possible value to the Japs. Still left as a source of inter- esting conjecture to us is the place of origin and the place of final rendezvous, but if the American public would like this information, we may be sure that the imperial headquarters in Tokyo is ever so much more eager than we to know about the terminal facilities used by the attackers However, the communique does clarify for us a few things already known to the Japanese imperial command. The bombers approached from the sea. ‘They were army bombers, rather than carrier-based navy scout bombers—although it is conceivable that the army craft were launched from a carrier. They were very swift, and therefore medium or attack bombers rather than heavy four-motor planes. They flew low, so low that thev could not miss their objectives. As a result, the bomb loads they carried were distributed with maximum efficiency. The War Department has the word of the Tokyo radio for it that extensive damage was done, that easualties ran into the thousands, and that the fires caused were of such scope and severity that the people were asked to pray for rain. . There still has been no official mention of the cost of the raids to us in men and planes, beyond the Russian report that one Amegican plane which took part in the action had landed some- where in the Soviet Maritime Provinces. However, there is an unmistakable inference both in what the Japanese have said and what our own official sources have said, that the operation was not merely a stunt or a suicide venture. Indeed, it has the earmarks of a well-planned and well-executed operation which is capable of repetition at any time we deem it ad- visable. anese worry about the further particulars. NEW PROCESS The U. 8. Bureau of Mines brings us some good | J So perhaps it is just as well to let the Jap- | American low-grade chromite ores suitable for the | manufacture of ferro-Chromium, used in alloy steel | for armor plate, projectiles and other military pur- | poses. ‘ In the past, we have imported 81 percent of our chromium from outside this hemisphere, because nat- | ive ores couldn’t be used commercially. It came from countries now in the hands of the enemy, or from | countries to which shipping is uncertain—the Philip- “pinr‘s. India, Greece, Turkey, New Caledonia. We use nearly 700,000 tons a year. It is believed the new process will enable use to develop up to 900,000 tons from native ores. American technology can and will hemisphere completely self-sufficient. make this | Wise Deflation (Cincinnati Enquirer) When it is asking the American people to make unprecedented sacrifices, the government has an in- | escapable obligation to lop off the budget every single item not essential to the war effort, saving only those modest services which are performing certain routine tasks necessary for the national welfare. Nobody would propose the abolition of the Bureau of Stan- dards or the research activities of the Department of directly augment the war effort. i One important new step in this direction has been taken by PrPesident Roosevelt by slashing the funds earmarked for the National Youth Administra- | tion and the Civilian Conservation Corps. The two| enterprises are to be cut to $102,000, a drastic reduc- | tion. And th e to be liquidated during the com- | ing fiscal year, except for certain activities of NYA | directly related to the war effort. Welcome as they are, these moves are but a sample of what could be done with a genuine, unfalt- | tering determination to strip the government of non- | essential employees and expenditures. What the| President has done, commendable though it is,should: not deter the Senate subcommittee under Millard | Tydings from pressing it§ far more comprehensive | deflation program in all administrative agencies. The people are showing their good faith by pay- | ing immensely greater taxes, buying ever greater amounts of war bonds, complying with innumerable demands for restricted living. The government must show its good faith, similarly, by stripping itself of all its nonessential personnel. Such a policy, carried | out decisively, will do much to convince the average | citizen that his own sacrifices are fully warranted. | Chinese Postmen { e | (New York Times) | In a dispatch from Chungking printed in this newspaper recently, Chinese iworthies hitherto un- sung stood out with the qualities of their nation, re- | sourceful, intelligent, calmly brave. . Chinese postmen‘ are delivering mail, keeping up the service between occupied and unoccupied China, just as if everything was as quiet as a postage stamp. When one remem- bers that a Chinese postal district is likely to have more area and population than the smaller coun- tries of Europe, that every means of transportation cials; often, no doubt, they aren’t paid at all. But | they have shown themselves so skillful in keeping up | mail delivery in spite of all obstacles that the Japan- ese have had to give them a sort of “semi-official” status.. Mail addressed to places in unoccupied China is “delivered to postoffices in Httle towns near the front lines, where it is quietly picked up by postmen of the Chinese Postal Administration, who in turn leave mail for distribution in oc¢cupied areas.” Unwearied patience, unbanding resolution, a clear- headed courage shines from these postmen, and in | their eyes that glint of humor which makes them brothers with us under the skin, The Japanese yen is the equivalent of about 84 news on the economic front. It has developed a new process that will make ‘cems, we see. And the Japanese yen for world mas- J tery will wind up worth about that much to them. | of Tennessee who, {most active patro V;a:hinnlon while one of t! nage grabbers in| ANOTHER RAID Meanwhile, CIO chiefs are busy Mm’_ i Congress, publicly is an economy‘ behind the scenes repelling another i | thumper. McKellar was Byrd's' attempted Lewis raid. so_nound right-hand lieutenant in the FSA| This on is in the Packinghouse Fij | fight Workers, headed by J. C. Lewis. — 7 |V, LEWIS JOLT | Although no relation of John L., (Continued from Page Ome) John L. Lewis baloo against Farm Security, Byrd was allowing a wealthy personal | friend to use government property | free of charge. As chairman of the Senate Rules committee, Byrd in effect is cus- todian of the Senate Office Build- ing. He assigns office space and runs the administrative affairs of the vast marble structure, In this capacity, Byrd has per- mitted a friend who is not a mem- ber of the Senate to occupy with- out cost a spacious suite and to enjoy all the perquisites of a sena- tor, including free telephones, sta- tionery, electricity, typewriters, fur-|Pects. niture, garage space, etc. | Mur This favored friend is ex-Senator|up their sleeve tl John G. Townsend of Delaware, like Byrd a wealthy fruit grower, and another loud economy advocate, jveal how many Townsend was defeated for re-|On union election in 1940. But enjoying|Lewis family Byrdlike economy he has continued jsource. Accordin; er Policy called. and the trappings to v Phil Murray and plans to oust M the UMW from ti up largely henchmen, he is to have his way. One is a deman Announced purpose of the pow-! wow is to consider miner vacation | pay problems, but the real reason is to provide Lewis with Miner vice president and withdraw may not be as one-sided as he ex- v forces have two brickbats cause noisy explosions. payrolls and the total “take"” may get a sur-|J- C. is a close henchman and a | prise jolt at the United Mine Work- Veteran UMW organizer. Committee meeting he Recently, Murray received a num- ‘ber of complaints from PW mem- bers that J. C. was quietly working with a group ot Lewis agents, head- |ed by Ray Ea:nondson, another vet- eran Lewis henchman, to pull the union out of the CIO and presum- ably tie up with District 50. Irate PW officials have asked Murray to remove .J. C. and to ‘clean out other Lewisites. Action ent his spleen on the CIO. Lewis urray as United he CIO. As the Policy Committee is made | O% this 15 scheduled to be taken at| of hand-picked Lewis |the next virtually certain wgeting. But the fight Note:— One United Mine Work- ers state branch already has quit the CIO. Under the leadership of William Mitch, Alabama isolation- ist, officials of District 20, which he heads, voted to withdraw from the Alabama State Industrial Un- ion Council. (Copyright, 1942, by United Feature Syndicate, Inc.) -, CIO Executive Board hat are sure io d that Lewis re- relatives he has from this g to a recent Agriculture, for example, even though they do not | | mercial activities. for other than military purposes must be of the | They are among the poorest paid of Chinese offi- | Mrs. John Runquist Henry E. Baman Walter C. Peterson Jerry Green Mary Rudolph Sylvia Berg T. W. Haines HOROSCOPE “The stars incline but do not compel” o WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 "Benefic aspects rule today after the early morning hours. Good news is indicated from the war fronts. The stars encourage leaders in military operations. HEART AND HOME: Women are under planetary influences while this configuration prevails. The evening however promises much to them after a day when there may be obstacles and delays in the car- rying out of well laid plans. It is date that promises love letters, | although it is forbidding for asso-! ciation with romantic young per- sons. The stars presage foresight for girls who seek employment; they should find the right niche to- day. BUSINESS AFFAIRS: Gmduully‘ the public will realize the p:ul} that business is playing in the war so far as real sacrifice is cun-“ cerned. Anxieties and apprehen- sions felt first by those who were forced to give up their profitable mercantile or manufacturing activi- ties now will be superseded by an all-out patriotism that cheerfully accepts loss or curtailment of com- The seers fore- tell the utmost enthusiasm and| heroism in all parts of the United States. NATIONAL ISSUES: Conflicting | and overlapping reports from bat- tle fronts have emphasized the im- portance of a clearinghouse of ne concerning United Nations’ daily victories or possible adverses. Since morale is an important element in war effort a partnership in infor- mation between the fighters and, those whose interests are closely | interwoven with them is most stim-| ulating. | INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS:| Impetus in our war effort will be | apparent as the month draws to :11 | close. Miracles of transportation | of troops and supplies will continue to be accomplished secretly d@nd our men will make history b their splendid courage and fine training. Cooperation with Australians will be most effective for certain simi-| larities of character and ideals will ! prove helpful in assuring mutual understanding. i Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of pro-; gress in business and financial mat- ters. Changes and travel are fore- B3 | | scantiest, that supplies for civilian use must be hard | to come by, that beside the danger from organized hostile forces, stragglers and bandits are to be met with, the fearlessness and success of these postmen seem almost incredible. | cast for men. Children born on this day prob- jably will be keen in mind with a talent for mathematics. Many clev- er technicians belong to this sign. (Copyright, 1942) KILBURN NAMED TAX ASSESSOR IN DOUGLAS All members excepting Alex Gair, Jr., were present with Mayor Hach- | meister for the regular session of the Douglas City Council last night. One little matter calling for action School Board for $1,650 for final disbursements of the term which was granted. The purchase of a thousand feet of 2 by 12's from Sam Nelson for $25 was approved. by vote of the Council. Clerk L. W. Kilburn was comniissioned to make a survey of needed repairs to the wharf. It was agreed that some- thing must be done about trash being dumped on the dock. A new lock for the freight shed with dup- licate keys.was ordered purchased. Finance committee was commis- sioned to go over the wharf books on Wednesday night. Recommen- dation for added fire protection was was request by letter from the| 20 YEARS AGD %% cupins MAY 26, 1922 President Frank Waterhouse, of .the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, addressing a dinner ‘conference of newspaper men the previous night, declared the Chamber’s policy in regard to<Alaska would be to aid the development of the Territory along the lines desired by Alaskans and not .along lines of men whose only desire was to advance their own selfish interests. Recommendation that a single directing authority replace the com- mission form of administration of the fisheries which had proved to be unsatisfactory was the summing up of the Alaska Territorial Fish Com- mission’s annual report’ compiled by Charles D. Garfield, until recently Secretary of the commission. “Wine for women” was the rallying cry started by feminine liberals of New York. Under direction of Miss Elizabeth Marbury women opposed to the Eighteenth Amendment began plans for a huge anti-prohibition campaign. “Women of the country were the first to demand prohipition and will be the first to demand its repeal—and for: the same reason. They stand for temperance,” she said. Navigation was in full swing on the Yukon. Ice was reported in Lake LeBarge and steamers were expected to get through the lake from Whitehorse about June 10. The steamer Canadian-was the first boat through. from Lower Lake LaBarge to Dawson taking a full load of passengers and merchandise, The benefit dance to be given in the evening by the Juneau Woman's Club in the A. B. Hall for the children’s playground fund, promised to be a charming and novel affair. Drake’s orchestra was to furnish the music and the hall was attractively decorated ni green and white, club colors. Beginning at 10 o'clock supper was to be served in the Strand Cafe, also decorated in club colors. Funds raised were to be used to pur- chase playground equipment. Mesdames James Christoe and D. H. Christoe were hostesses at a pleasant party given at the home of the former the previous evening in honor of Mrs. A. E. Christoe, who was soon to leaye for Seattle to visit her sons there. Whist was played, prize winners being Mrs. William Franks, Mrs, James Edmiston, and Mrs, James Kirkham. Refreshments were served to 40 guests. It was moving week at Treadwell for the Harry Graves family and the James Ramsay family. The former had moved from the Pines to the house formerly occupied by the LeNoirs and the latter into the one that Mr. and Mrs. Richards had lived in. ‘With one of the largest crowds seen at a dance in Douglas and the most unique decorations that ever adorned the hall, the Douglas Vol- unteer Fire Department had been host to a most successful affair in the Natatorium the previous night. Tickets printed on plain manila board admitted the dancers whose eyes were greeted with a gorgeous array of old newspapers, tin cans and junk artistically arranged. Lights were shaded with old gunnysacks and the punch booth and supper corner were also decorated with the same material. Hot dogs and hot coffee were served throughout the evening. Weather was fair with a maximum temperature of 50 and a mini- mum of 48. Daily Lessons in English % 1. corpon WORDS OFTEN MISUSED: Do not say, “If I were him.” were HE.” OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED: Elite. Pronounce a-let, A as in ATE unstressed, E as in EAT, accent last syllable. OFTEN MISSPELLED: Prey (to make raids for the sake of booty). Distinguish from PRAY. SYNONYMS: Nonsense, silliness, absurdity, triviality, frivolity. 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: REFUTE; to disprove by argument, evidence, or proof. “Neither seience nor philosophy ceuld refute its apparent reality.” { MODERN ETIQUETTE * ponerra 1am Say, “If T Q. When a young fan beconies fnterested in a girl Hie has recently ! met, should he wait for an invitation from her to call? A. No. "Faint heart never won fair lady.” The period of waiting might be indefinite. He should ask permission to call. - Q. ‘What is the most charming kind of voice for one to possess? A. According to tn old adage, “The voice with a smile wins.” And by a “voice with a smile” is meant a pleasant volce, low, gentle, without !any strident or harsh quality. It is important to remember that if you | yourself are pleasant, cheerful, and kindly, your voice cannot fail to re- flect these qualities. : Q. Should a woman include her husband’s name on the invitations i to a tea? | A. No. “1. What causes dimples on 4 person’s face? R 2. What river forms the longest boundary of any stream bordering on the United States? 3. What kind of horse races earlier in life, the trotting horse or the running horse? 4. What is a prognostication? 5. What famous author and humorist was a silver prospector in Nevada during and after the Civil War? ANSWERS: Adherence of the skin to the deeper tissues. The Rio Grande. The running horse, at two years. A prediction. favorably received and steps were ordered taken to stop speeding of cars through the town. PR R Mark Twain. TUESDAY, MAY 26, 1942 DIRECTORY ! ! ! Drs. Kaser and Freeburger DENTISTS Blomgren Building Phone 56 (———‘—_—1 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. P boay | Dr. John H. Geyer DENTIST Room 9—Valentine Bldg. PHONE 762 Hours: 9 am. to 6 p.m. ROBERT SIMPSON, OPT. D. G raduate Los Angeles College of Optometry and Opthalmology Glasses Fifted Lenses Ground _ The Charies W. Carter Mortuary Fourth and Franklin Sts. i PHONE 136 Jones-Stevens Shop LADYES’—MISSES’ READY-TO-WEAR Seward Street Near Third JAMES C. COOPER C.P.A. Business Counselor COOPER BUILDING L. C. Smith and Corona TYPEWRITERS Sold and Serviced by J. B. Burford & Co. “Our Doorstep Is Worn by Satisfied Customers” DR. H. VANCE ] OSTEOPATH Consultation and examination free. Hours 10 to 12; 1 to 5; 7 to 8:00 by appointment. Gastineau Hotel Annex South Franklin St. Phone 177 UNTANT Audits Taxes Systems Bookkeeping Rm. 8, Valentine Bldg. Phone 676 “Say It With Flowers"” but “SAY IT WITH OURSI" Juneau Florists " Phone 311 Phone 34 Sheet Metal FIRST AID HEADQUARTERS FOR ABUSED HAIR PARKER HERBEX TREATMENTS WILL | ! Professional Fraternal Societies Gastineau Channel ; —— MOUNT JUNEAU LODGE NO. 147 SECOND and FOURTE Monday of each montl in Scottish Rite Temple beginning at 7:30 p. m. R. W. COWLING, Wor- shipful Master; JAMES W. LEIV-¢ ERS, Secretary. i B. P. 0. ELKS Meets every Wednesday at 8 P. M. Visiting Brothers welcome. ARTHUR ADAMS, Exalted Ruler; M. H. SIDES, Secretary. et ) PIGGLY WIGGLY For BETTER Groceries Phone 16—24 “The Rexall Store" Your Reliable Pharmacists BUTLER-MAURO DRUG CO. 1 TIDE CALENDARS FREE Harry Race, Druggist “The Store for Men" SABIN’S Front St—Triangle Bldg. You'll Find Food Finer and Service More Complete at THE BARANOF COFEFE SHOP FINE Watch and Jew‘elry Repairing at very reasonable rates - Paul Bloedhorn S. FRANKLIN STREET RCA Victor Radios and RECORDS Juneau Melody House Next to Truesdell Gun Shop Secand Street Phone 65 INSURANCE Shailufigency CALIFORNIA | Grocery and Meat Market 478—PHONES—371 High Quality Foods at Moderate Prices sovee WHITE, rover TRUCKS and BUSSES NASH CARS Christensen Bros. Garage 909 WEST 12TH STREET - “HORLUCK’S DANISH” | Ice Cream Klavors Peppermint Candy, Fudge Ripple, Rum Royal, Cocoanut Grove, Lemon Custard, Black Cherry, Caramel Pecan, Black Walnut, Raspberry Ripple, New York, Rock Road, Chocolate, Strawber- ry and Vanilla— at the GUY SMITH DRUG —_———— H. S. GRAVES “The Clothing Man” HOME OF HART SCHAFFNER & MARX CLOTHING to occupy a large senatorial office since early 1941 and to use it to transact political and other business as chairman of the Republican Campaign Committee, All this has not set well with several senators, particularly the two Delaware Democrats, Senators James H. Hughes and James M. ‘Tunnell, Pinally Tunnell went to Byrd and declared bluntly: “This man is not a member of the Senate and he has no right to a free office for his private activi- ties. He should be removed with- out delay.” “But, Senator,” protested Byrd, Washington Merry-Go-Round com- | putation, nine members of the Lew- | Jis clan draw more than $100,000 |annually from union funds, The other bombshell is a demand for a complete report on the op- erations of UMW District 50, which Lewis has been using for organiz- ing sorties into agriculture, trans- portation, munitions and other key industries. It is charged that in New York, District 50 agents have been secretiy playing ball with) Christian Front elements, Lewis has never disclosed any in- formation on the extent of his | nepotism and the activities of Dis- MRES. KRONQUIST AND FAMILY LEAVE FOR SOUTH ON MONDAY To spend the summer in the vi- cinity of Seattle, Mrs. Rangnar Kronquist, whose husband is em- ployed at the Juneau-Young Hard- {ware Store, her mother-in-law, Mrs. Anna Kronquist, and her three children, Rose Mary, Ernie and Aileen, left for the south Monday. il i St SITKA BANKER LEAVES Phillip- Johnson, President of the First Bank of Sitka, returned to his home by Alaska Coastal Airlines | “I can't do that. You must under-|trict 50, which he rules with an stand my position. Mr. Townsend | iron fist through his daughter, | is an old and very dear friend of Kathryn, whom he appointed to Sunday after spending several days in Juneau on business. _—p— Final issue to engage the Coun- v. Is cil's attention was collection of [%77% P unpaid taxes and preparation for ‘u sm the next assessment, Pinance com- i oh A D G T mittee is to look into the various G cases of delinquent taxes and City “?,(:mfin::: Gt:m:nxl:egc‘xwwls ,: Clerk Kilburn was made turn. to. Juneau on the next plane assessor for the current year @b.a!which arrives from the north, the salary of $20. . Governor’s Office said today. ATt The. Governor has been. in An- FROM WRANGELL chorage, 3 conference of Miss Birdle McNeill arrived here|the Public Welfare Board .of which from Petersburg Monday he is chairman, and. also has been and is visiting. with her sister Miss |attending to other matters. requir- Ruby McNeill. . ling- his attention there. —————— — v — FROM SITKA CANNERY WORKERS Walter Savikko arrived on the ATTENTION channel yesterday by plane from! g 1ouees bf the Company goi Sitka for a brief visit with his par-|, mz zwk must have mtfizfi | i 7 sa.vll T * '""" i { Postmaster Albert Wile has re- ceived an inquiry. from Mrs. Lud- wig Flor, 3944 40th Avenue South, Minneapolis,. Minn., asking. for in- formation in regard to.her brother, Ludwig or Louie Lindner. She. writes that. her brother was in .Juneau about ten years ago and had 2 bak- ery which she believes he lost in — ., MR. AND MRS. BELLAMY <+~ RETURN FROM SITKA Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bellamy re- turned to Juneau' yesterday from CORRECT HAIR PROBLEMS Sigrid’s 163! —Hall 2 Century of Banking—1941 TheB. M.Behrends Bank Oldest Bank in Alaska a business trip to Sitka. Mr. Bel-| lamy represents the National Gro-| cery Company. mine.” |the $7,500 a year post as secretary- Note:— In cuffing Byrd on the|treasurer of the union. Demands Farm Security issue, the Senate|that he make full reports on both also gave the bhoot to his close matters are sure to draw fire from buddy, Senator Kenneth McKellar him SONOTONE hearing aids for the hard of hear- ing. Audiometer readings. Dr. Rae| Lillian Carlson, Blomgren Bldg. Phone 636, ents, Mr. and Mrs, Herman Savik-, cards. ko. Last week was the end of h o, teaching term at Sitka but he ex- |pects to return later in the week |te spend the summer there. —Douglas Fisheries Ce, ———— BUY DEFENSE STAMPS * SAVINGS