The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, January 4, 1943, Page 4

| K B e a s S | Fnm e mm a3 P PAGE FOUR Daily Alaska Empzre Published every evening except Sunday by the EMPIRE PRINTING COMPANY Becond and Main Streets, Junesu, Alaska. 1 HELEN TROY MONSEN - - - - - President B L.BERNARD - - Vice-President and Business Manager | Entered in the Post Olflu in Juneau as Second Class Matter. | UBSCRIPTION RATES. Delivered ’br carrier In u and Douglas for $1.60 per month. | mfll,.gmq-uld,nfilhun wing rat vance, $15.00; six months, in advance, $7.50; Ivan: a favor if they will promptly notify the Business Office of any fallure or irregularity in the de- Uvery of their papers. Telephones: News Office, 602; Business Office, 374. MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press ia exclusively entitled to the use for tevublication of all news dispatches credited to it or not other- wise credited in this paper and also the local news published derein. ALASEA CIRCULATION GUARANTEED TO BE LARGER THAN THAT OF ANY OTHER PUBLICATION. NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES — Alaska Newspapers, 1011 American Building, Seattle, Wash. the offing we rumors. That | the same with | time a war shortage is in can expect a fine new batch of rosy was the case with rubber. It is coffee Even now we hear talk about coffee substitutes that are just as good as the real thing. There such substitutes, but not in the United States. And as far as rubber goes, we are told by Administrator Jeffers that it is doubtful if production will be even sufficient to meet military demands. Americans can accomplish as much as the peo- ples of any other nation We proud of our scientists and the strides which the rest of the world. But the that no matter how hard they try, they can’t relieve the coffee shortage nor the rubber shortage Rumor tells us that glistening white clusters of crystals, obtained from certain plants and dissolved in the coffee cup will taste just like coffee. That is s0. But none of these plants has been located in the United States. The plants must be imported and that is just as hard as importing the real thing —Ccoffee. Similarly, before Jeffers took over control of the rubber situation, some persons would lead us to believe that there would soon be plenty of syn- thetic rubber produced—enough to tire the nation But Jeffers has stated that delays in this pro- duction may reach beyond the danger line into dis- aster and be insufficient to meet even military de- mands. Even now, tanks are coming off assemblv lines with steel treads which cut their speed 15 per- cent—because the factories can't get the rubber. This country is strongly in need of leaders, ad- ministrators who will tell the truth to Americans. are they have set for r— Inouncements are | cold facts tell us | Americans were almost assured at would have plenty of syntheti: This led them to conserve one time that they lrubber for their autos. less. 55 Years of Service (New York Times) Now celebrating its fifty-fifth anniversary, the | Jewish Theological Seminary has earned an enviable place in the educational and religious life of our |community and nation. Under the able.guidance of |its president, Dr. Louis Finkelstein, the Seminary |has held fast to those spiritual values that are !more important today than ever before. For more }unu half a century it has espoused the cause of religious and spiritual tolerance, and by its coura- geous and far-sighted vision has played no smail |roll in upholding our American culture. The Institute for Religious Studies, now an in- tegral part of the Seminary, represents the Ameri- can spirit of freedom and tolerance at its best. Con- ducted under the combined leadership of Protestant, Catholic and Jewish scholars, the Institute has served as an inspiration for those who believe in democratic traditior The Institute, President Roo- sevelt said recently, “is an important symbol of na- tional solidarity” which will, in time, “become an increasingly powerful instrument for enlightening men of all faiths regarding the basic values of each other’s doctrine and practice and their common responsibility for the development of dcmn(-murl civilization.” It has helped keep aloft that i tual energy” which Dr. George N. Shuster being our greatest force for good. | In keeping with its own past record of achieve- ment, the Jewish Theological Seminary is looking ahead to years of growing activity and greater serv- lice to the community. At meetings and conferences held to commemorate its anniver: , the Seminary has outlined a broad program of expanded projects for the future. As long as the doors of the Jewish ! Theological Seminary and like institutions <>ne:1kmh‘1 {for the brotherhood of man remain open, our demo- cratic traditions and ideals cannot be destroyed. cites Atlantic, and Pacific Charter (Philadelphia Record) | Queen Wilhelmina of Holland has made an im- Iportant contribution to United Nations strength in Asia by her statement on the future of the Dutch )umpm- The Queen “Commonwealth.” proposes a post-war Netherlands| ‘The four parts—Holland, Nether- | ilands East Indies, Curacao and Surinam-—would be independent in internal affairs, but combined “by | |readiness to render mutual assistance.” | Wisely, Queen Wilhelmina says the exact form of the kingdom could not be defined at present be- cause the conquered populations of Holland and the | Indies should first be allowed to state their views. And she adds: “I know that no political unic |or national cohesion can continue to exist which is inot supported by the voluntary acceptance and the | faith of the great majority of the citizenry.” That is a far cry from the old days of white man’s burden and from our own “civilize 'em with a Krag” attitude toward the Filipinos only 40 years ago. We are learning, and learning fast. And the faster we learn, the sooner we counter- | act the “Asia for the Asiatics" siogan of the Japa- | nese, which proved a powerful propaganda force in| Malaya and Burma. Queen Wilhelmina's statement is a hopeful indi- cation that we are beginning to approach the prob-‘ lem and willing to consider the best interests of 'HE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE—JUNEAU ALASKA HAPPY BIRTHDAY 7 JANUARY 4 Jane Alexander Louis Kann William J. Niemi 20 YEA e it D JANUARY 4, 1923 Dr. L. P. Dawes left Juneau on the Spokane on his way to Chicago and Rochester, Minn., where he was to take post graduate and clinical work. He was to study at St. Mary’s Hospital in Chicago and with Mayo {of the United States who are pro- Many of these rosy rumors are based on official an- Washinglon Go-Round (Continued from Page One) White House will not be removed, though President Roosevelt doesn’t like it keeps his windows open in' summer. Another building which will have | more air-cooling instead of less is | the Navy Building. Individual ai cooling units in the Navy Depart- ment are now being reinforced by the installation of hundreds of scarce bus bars to carry the elec- tricity load which was found too heavy for the air-cooling system last summer. Yet for 150 years Washington got along perfectly during the summer heat. KNOX GETS TOUGH A bit belatedly, Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox has now taken up the cudgels for escort vessels and made them his pet scheme. With his usual enthusiasm, he is pound- ' ing home the importance of build- ing more of these small ships to protect merchant ships, rather than a lot of big merchant ships which may be sunk their first trip overseas ' without escort vessels. This is a proposal put forward by the so-called ‘long-haired” boys, or government planner, exactly one year ago. They pointed out that there was no use putting millions of tons of steel and millions of hours | of labor into Liberty freighters so lonig as they might be sent to the bottom in a few weeks. The thing to do, they argued, was to build small, fast escort vessels to fight off the submarines However, the Admirals wanted to put their steel at first into battle- ships, later into other types of war- ships. While cruisers, desuroyers and sub- marines -are absolutely necessary Secretary Knox has now stepped in | and points out that the escort vessel is equally essential. He is urging | a decrease in the amount of material | going ,into merchant ships until enowh escort vessels can be built toA protect them. SOMERVELL'S LONG-HAIRED | BOYS Svelt, efficient Lt. Gen. Brehon Someryell head of the Army's far- | reaching Services of Supply, has done an excellent job in keeping the Army equipped and armed. But he falls short when it comes to understanding human nature. The other day he invited to lunch with him several members of the Truman Committee who have been ' tween the Army | ousted ( critical of the friction between the | !Army and the War Production | Board. They have contended that | some independent civilian agency, such as the WPB, must act as mbllm!.m among the Army, Navy | |and Maritime Commission as to | which shall receive what amounts of steel for warships, steel for mer- chant ships, steel for troopships, | aluminum for airplanes, etc. ‘The Truman Committee has done one of the most outstanding jobs in Washington, has had a wholesome influence in cutting red tape, im- proving efficiency and eliminating friction among government agencies. |1t has been trying to do the same job regarding the Army and WPB. This was discussed at the luncheon with Gen. Somervell, which on the whole went off very well. But as the Senators were walking out after luncheon, Somervell said to Truman: | “You know, Senator, you've had Ithe wool pulled over your eyes by . those long-haired boys.” “What?" asked Senator Truman, |both puzzled and amazed. “These long-haired boys have been using you,” persisted Gen. Somer- vell. “Whom do you mean by the long- haired boys?” asked the Senator. “You know Mordecai Ezekiel, don't vou?” suggested Somervell, referring to an adviser to WPB’s Charles E Wilson, who incidentally first came into the government under Hoover. “Yes, I've heard of him but I've !never met him.” “And you know Bob Nathan?” said Somervell, referring to a member of the WPB Planning Board whc has vigorously opposed Army rulc over war production. Senator Truman Nathan either. By this time, Tru- man, who has his own crack in- vestigators and does his own think- ing, had frozen up to such an extent that the effects of Gen. Somervell's pleasant luncheon were completely dissipated ‘The General pursued the conver- sation no further. But the Truman Committee will pursue friction be- 1d WPB/ did not know MERRY-GO-ROUND Mayor Ed Kelly, Democratic boss of Chicago, was collecting a large dossier on Leon Henderson'’s ra- ! tioning administration which he was ready to spring unless Leon was - At the memorial services for the late Justice Brandeis every- one discreetly shied away from the manner in which Brendeis had been opposed for contirmation by big busi- ness—except for Senator Norris who brought out the full facts in no| uncertain terms . . . The exact num- | bers remain a mllimry secret, but it can now be revealed that a “sub- stantial” number of Chinese troops |are being trained by American of- native populations ficers in India. They are getting | excellent U. S. military eqmpmem.. firing with live ammunition, includ- | | ing 75 mm. guns, and will participate | !in General Wavell's attempt to re- | capture Burma. | (Copyright, 1942, by United Feature | Syndicate, Inc.) | - e - DOUGLAS NEWS DOUBLE INSTALLATION TONIGHT FOR EASTERN STARS AND MASONS | Gastineaux Lodge No. 124, P. &' A. M, of Douglas, and Auxiliary Eastern Stars will hold their an- wal installation of officers at a joint session in the Eagles Hall| .onight starting at 8 o’clock. P.W.P. Samuel Devon. will be| master of ceremonies for the Ma- sons and P.W.M. Bertha D. Goetz will install the Star electees. Re- freshments will be served at the sonclusion of the affair, which is Ifor members and their invited Juests. ————— LOCAL GUARDS RECEIVE I NEW EQUIPMENT NOW Of real interest to the Douglas company of Alaska Territorial Guards was the receipt Saturday ‘rom: authorities in Juneau of suit- tble garb to be worn during win- ter maneuvers when the weather may be such that members would stherwise be more inclined to re- nain indoors Included among the wpparel are parkas, leggings and nittens. B ENGSTROMS LEAVE E. E. Engstrom and family sailed for the south yesterday enroute to Seattle and other cities for a business and pleasure trip that may last until the latter part of February. s .. FROM SKAGWAY Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Edwards and two children, who were visiting in| Skagway over the holidays, re- turned home yesterday. They re- port having enjoyed their trip very much. P e ey MRS. FLEEK IN HOSPITAL Mrs. Dale Fleek entered St. Ann’s Hospital Sunday afternoon. S e e HERE FOR V| Mrs. Flora Wagner, mother of | William and Louis Wagner of | | Douglas, arrived here last Thurs- | day to visit with her sons. From | Grants Pass, Ore., the senior Mrs. Wagner may make her home here for the duration. | imen in the Army are to gain ac-| {world affairs and the winter may | {well as changes. It is well to safe- | | self-sufficient. {said that the doctor who examined He expected to be absent for about two months. Brothers in Rochester. Paul K. Lucas Anton J. Reiss Howard Beazley Guy F. Scott Nellie Miller ——,c—— HOROSCOPE “The stars incline but do not compel” PP RSRE | | A. Van Mavern, representative for the West Coast Grocery Company, | and Mrs. Van Mavern, left Juneau on the Spokane for the States Frank Holzheimer was a passenger on the Princess Mary after having spent several weeks in the States vacationing with his parents Mrs. C. L. Tubbs and her small child left for the South on the steamer Spokane. Miss: Imelda Flotsam, of Los Angeles, in the Juneau Public Schools, succeeding Miss M. Henry. Henderson was teaching commercial subjects, succeeding Miss Cannell and Mrs. Grace Davis was teaching the third grade Miss Alma Abrahamson. Misses Henry, Cannell and Abrahamson had resigned and gone South. arrived to teach kindergarten Mrs. L. D. Katherine succeeding TUESDAY, JANUARY 5 Although benefic aspects are ac- tive today, caution is imperative Falls may disable young and old Accidents may be numerous. HEART AND HOME: Under this configuration there should be a carefully worked out program that prevents waste of time. System should rule men and women of all ages as contributions of time and strength are imperative in war Care of health is most nec- according to a reading of the stars, for there may be much | illness due to severe weather and | crowded living quarters. Storms may emphasize transportation dif- ticulties this month in which many obstacles must be overcome. Diet | should be first concern as the greatest nourishment from the least amount of food is sought. Nerves should be watched since there is a sign indicating strain and fatigte at this time when wo- men are accepting hard tasks in shops and factories BUSINESS AFFAIRS: As (h(‘! P. R. Bradley, General Manager of the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company, was to leave Juneau on the Princess Mary on his way to San Francisco on a combined business and pleasure trip. He expected to be away for a month or six weeks. Mrs. Bradley and the children, already in San Francisco, did not plan to return until summer. Superintendent of the White Pass Company with head- passed through Juneau on the Princess Mary, re- with I. Hahn, quarters at Skagway, turning to his headquarters after spending the Christmas holiday his family in Seattle. The boat Santa Rita, Capt. Billie Dickinson, arrived in port at 11 o'clock the previous night from the Jualin Mine. Captain Dickinson was to leave in a short time, taking several men who were to be employed in construction work at the mine. Weather continued unsettled with snow flurries expected. Maximum temperature was and minimum was 23. Daily Lessons in English % 1. corpon WORDS OFTEN MISUSED: Do not say, “We started the work yes- war outlook becomes more favor-'ierday.” Say, “We BEGAN the work yesterday.” able for the United Nations a spec-| opTEN MISPRONOUNCED: Racial, Pronounce ra-shal, ulative spirit will be apparent on{y e 'ac RAY, second syllable as SHALL, A unstressed the stock market. Fluctuations of | =™ prpy MISSPELLED: Skull (part of the head). standard securities will be great as| | boat). sanguine investors foresee an end e, A3 of the war this year. Astrologers SYNONYMS: Ostentation, warn that there is a long struggle | srandeur. 3 = ahead for the United Nations, since WORD STUDY: “Use a word three times and it is Japan is a foe difficult to over- increase our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today’s word: come. The seers discourage undue IMPUTATION; act of charging or crediting, as a fault or virtue. “The optimism, for the cost of opcm-\way to avoid the imputation of impudence is not to be ashamed of tions on many fronts will be (‘v?n}wlnt we do, but never to do what we ought to be ashamed of.”"—Tully. greater than has been estimated. MODERN ETIQUETTE * poerra LEE NATIONAL ISSUES: American | first syl- Scull (a small display, show, splendor, pomp, parade, yours Let us Negroes are each month to bene- | fit from the application of demo- cratic ideals to everyday realities | Through war necessities benefits of | {lasting value are to be enjoyed. In Q Washington, D. C. increased in- fluence will be manifested by leaders of the 13 million residents If the engagement is to be a long one, should it be publicly an- | nounced° A. This is a matter of personal preference, but it is better to be frank than secretive. aressive citizens. Negro officers and | Q. Is it necessary to answer an invitation to a large reception? A. No. claim and in the Navy there will Q. What is PARFAIT, and how is it pronounced? |be marked advancementyof well- A. PARFAIT is a frozen dessert of whipped eream, eggs cooked with trained men. The Booker Washing- ! syrup and flavoring. Pronounce par-fe, A as in AH, E as in BET, accent ton ship is to gain fame. !last syllable. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS:| Berlin has in its chart aspects of | evil omen that reflect upon the ! unfortunate Hitler. Again the seers | predict | Pttt e e e ettt Y | for the waning Fuehrer | I-O 0 K a n d l E A R N g’- C- GORDON grave mental depression. Foreign | e e e e et it} | seers again foretell that when de:i 1. feat is recognized as inevitable, sui- | cide will end one of the most| frightful careers in all history. Th(’\ stars menace many leaders in| What is meant by tensile strength? 2. What North American river discharges more water than all the rivers of Europe combined? 3. What son of a former President of the Unietd Statse was killed in action during the first World War? close the work of many statesmen | 4. What was the suggestion of King Solomon in the case of a baby | {who have suffered long strain. Re- |°f disputed parentage? |lieved of Nazi offensives and se- | 5. Is pewter a basis metal or an alloy? vere perils, Russia must meet in- | ANSWERS: ternal problems due to all-out war The power to resist stretching. | The Mississippi. activities which have caused dis- ¥ locations of industry. | Quentin Roosevelt, son of Theodore Roosevelt. . Persons whose birthdate it is To have the child cut into two parts, one part to go to each of the have the augury of a year of ups | two angry women. 5. An alloy. and downs that bring benefits ns, guard the health of the family. | Children born on this day prob- ably will have eventful lives. Many G bl V 1 C of these war babies will be ex-| a C lSltS Fl apltal tremely bright, imaginative and | (Copyright, 1943) PR < e JUNEAU WOMAN IS~ FOUND DEAD IN BED Mrs. Angel S. Corture, 32 years| old, was found dead in the bed of | her quarters in a South Franklin Street rooming house early this morning, U. S. Deputy Marshal Walter Hellan reported today. Although she sustained a slight injury a week ago when she fell on a slippery sidewalk, officers the body said death resulted from natural causes and there was no evidence of foul play. Survivors include a daughter, Emma Clare, high school student in Ellensburg, Wash, and Mrs. Corture’s mother, Mrs. F. W. Balke, of Salt Lake City. ————— +ATTENTION MASONS There will be a Stated commu- nication of Gastineaux Lodge 124, F. and AM, on Tuesday, Jan. 5, ap 7:30 pan. at Eagles Hall in Douglas. Joint installation of of- ficers with O.ES. at 8 o'clock. By order of the Worshipful Master. 4 SAM DEVON, Secretary. adv. — o , Now in éle U. é Army Air Forces, is shown with e M. G. M. studios during a surprise visit in Holly- has been undergoing rigorous training in Wlarida. Kauri gum, a New Zealand fos- silized resin, is classified as a min- eral. MONDAY, JANUARY 4 1943 . | DIRECTORY Fralomel Societes [ Drs. Kaser and | Freeburger DENTISTS Blomgren Building Phone 56 Dr. A. W. Stewart DENTIST 20TH CENTURY BUILDING Office Phone 469 Dr. John H. Geyer DENTIST Room 9—Valentine Bidg PHONE 1762 ROBERT SIMPSON,Opt.D. Graduate Los Angeles College of Optometry and Opthalmology Glasses Fitted Lenses Ground The Charles W. Carter Mortuary Fourth and Frankiin Sts. PHONE 136 FIRST AID HEADQUARTERS FOR ABUSED HAIR Parker Herbex Treatments Will Correct Halr Problems Sigrid’s Jones-Stevens Shop LADIES’—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 Batisfied 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 “Say It With Flowers” but “SAY IT WITH OURS!” Juneau Florists Phone 311 Rice & Ahlers Co. Plumbing—Oil Burners Heating Phone 34 Sheet Metal JUNEAU - YOUNG Hardware Company PAINTS—OIL—GLASS Bhelf and Heavy Hardware Guns and Ammunition ", - " Guy Smith-Drugs (Careful Prescriptionists) NYAL Family Remedies HORLUCK'S DANISH ICE CREAM Gastineau Channe] MOUNT JUNEAU LODGE NO. 147 SECOND and FOURTH Monday of each month in Scottish Rite Temple beginning at 7:30.p. m. R. W. COWLING, Wor- shipful Master; JAMES W. LEIV- ERS, Secretary. sdarptiris (OO B. P. 0. ELKS Meets every Wednesday at 8 P. M. Visiting Brothers wel- come. ARTHUR ADAMS, Ex- alted Ruler, M, H. SIDES, Sec~ retary. PIGGLY WIGGLY For BETTER Groceries Phone i5—34 "The Rexall Store” Your Reliable Pharmacists BUTLER-MAURO DRUG CO. HARRY RACE Druggist “The Squibb Store” “The Store for Men” SABIN°S Front St.—Triangle Bldg. You'll Find Food Finer and Service More Complete at THE BARANOF COFFEE SHOP FINE Watch and Jewelry Repairing at very reasonable rates Paul Bloedhorn S. FRANKLIN STREET RCA Vicior Radios and RECORDS JUNEAU MELODY HOUSE Next to Juneau Drug Co. Seward Street Phone 6 INSURANCE Shattuck Agency [CALIFORNIA | Grocery and Meat Marke$ 478—PHONES—371 High Quality Foods at Moderate Prices Iy H. S. 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