The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, September 15, 1943, Page 2

P/\ln WO ! the end of hostilities, it is earnest hope that the Pan Am- crican Airways will accomplish even greater strides of progress in its finld of operations.” Pan American’s ccgan September 1, 1932, when its | Alaskan subsidiary, Pacific Alaska | Airways, set up operating head- [ quarter: at Fairbanks. Pacific | Alaska Airways had just purchased | and taken over the equipment of | { Alaska Airways and a few weeks |later it likewise absorbed Pacific International Airways whose main cperating base had been at An- chorage. The equipment obtained | |from Alaska Airways and utilized in the first Pan American flights in Alaska included three Fairchild | 71's, ~one four-seat Stinson, one/ three-seat Waco 10 and one three- seat Stearman. From Pacific In-| ternational -the newcomer obtained three Fairchilds and one Bellanca in addition to several other planes, already obsolete, which were dis- tled for parts. This equipment soon supplemented by new s flown up from the States, ! unners of numerous new ad- | ditions to be sent to Alaska by Pan | American to ke2ep abreast of the| advances keing made by the Am- | erican aviation industry. With | cur Alaska service | World Wide Tl Pan American Airways Sys- tem was in its own fifth year when it undertook its pioneering in Alaska. Its operations, begun with an airmail line between Key West, Florida, and Havana, Cuba, had/! elready pushed through the West | Indies to the north. coast of South America and down both coasts of tbe latter continent, The studies and surveys which led to the cre- ation of . the trans-Atlantic and‘ trans-Pacific Services were already under way. ~ It ‘has been revealed that .in launching: its Alaska ser- i vice,: the « giobal -planners of the, system were thinRing not m('relv’ of modern airline service for Alaska' end linking the Territory to the) centinental United States, but of an| international line to Asia over the| Alaska route. Many of the most daring and pic- | turesque of Alaskan flyers jolned( Pan American. Among them were Joe Crosson, top man of Alaskan flying and now Manager of Pan American Airways 'Alaska Division; | Joe Barrows, now Chief Pilot for' the company’s Transpacific Divis- icn; S. E. Robbins, Chief Pilot of . the Alaska Division; Jerry Jones, Master Pilot in trans-Atlantic Clip- per service; Al Monseri, now al ceptain in the Alaska Division, and Matt Niemenen, now a colonel in| the: Army Air Corps. They were| the men who figured in the glam-| |orous mercy flights and daring win- ter rescues which made Alaska pioneer ation, famous and won the hearts routes throughout the interior of the public everywhere. They Alaska, the extension of air mail knew the star mail contract routes, rvice from Fairbanks to Juneau, the servicing of which had been and finally the connecting up of continued by Pacific Alaska Air- Alaska with the States, the com- ways. They could land their planes pany has demonstrated its interest on skis, pontoons or wheels, some- in Alaska and its leadership in the times changing landing gear within field of .aviation 24 hours. } “Seattle is the headquarters for With ‘the introduction of larger the Alaska Braneh of the Pan Am-'and faster planes, various problems erican Airways and the terminus of of adjustment and of winterization ! this important air route. The were solved by Pan American en-| Seattle Chamber of Commerce, gineers in Alaska and at other through its Alaska Committee, has maintenance centers, In many re-i participated actively in the effort to spects Pan American found it neces- cxpand the air and mail service to sary to make a fresh start. It was the Territory. This has made thé necessary to create maintenance fa-| business and social ties between cilities up to airline standards and| Sean]o and Aldska much clnser stme z Crosson, Division 'Manager of ‘the Alaska ‘Division, Pan American y a5 he appeared in Alaska flying togs in 1932. The plane is a Fair- ! equipped with skis built ‘especially for operation over snow or ice on unprepared runways. (at top) In 1943 . . .'a Modern Pan American Lock- heed Lodestar in flight over famous Twin Glacvers near Juneau, Alaska. the establishment of international routes was applied to the Alaska Effective ground service, weather stations, radio and other improvements were quickly made vital parts of the operating pro- gram. From the first, it has been the company policy to man its planes with only the best available pilots. This, together with the pol- icy of maximum safety, has brought confidence to the people who use the airplanes and is responsible for building the excellent reputation of the company. “Pioneer” establishing the Pan American Airways today cut ribbon leading into the twelfth Alaska service. Engross- ed in war assignments and the op- eraticns of its Civil Air Service, the ka Division of ‘the big global found no time to celebrate :mdm However, it was the recipiont of anniversary telegrams and messages from friends and ad- mirers in the Pacilic Northwest and in Alaska. Among these messages was the following from D. K. Mac- Donald, President of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce Ihe eleventh anniversary of the establishment of airplane service in by the Pan American Air- m offers an opportunity late the company for the ibution it has made in plopment oughout the and the excellent service has ‘provided the people who el within and to Alaska. Th: entry of the Pan American Alrways to the Alaska field in 1932, through its subsidiary, the Pacific Alaska Airways, actually marked seginning of dependable, reg-| eduled air transportation although flying had al- reacdy become an important factor in tle life of Alaskans. The exper- fence which this firm gained in tl year of it route. “In (1714 IV/“ Yl.frollk ROCK oF GIBRALTER‘ Pizgaly Wiggly protects your health and your purse. We aim to uell‘)fln only the !ughest quality mer- chandise st the lowest possible price, and our motto is—“Every item must satisfy or your money cheerfully refunded. N L ew Stocks Just Received Also Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in season. Cottage Cheese, Corned Beel, Pork and Beans, Pork Sausage and a host of many interesting ilems. _COME IN AND LOOK US OVER! T nimum Deliv- * PIGGLY WIGGLY st =And Is Locally (lwned and Operated! ORDE EARLY! Not a Chain Store BRINGING UP FATHER WHAT ? yoU SAv- MAGGIE'S SISTER HAS ELOPED ??77? WHEN"DID THIS HAPPEN ? 1 KIN | HARDLY BELIEVE IT! L‘_—\ YOUR SISTER HAS ELOPED -~ WHAT DO_ YO THINK OF THAT ?? Copr. 1943, King Fatuses Syndiate e World | supplied radios to all its planes ahd | | where they pleased, but 1 time all | banks-Nome- and Fairbanks-Bethel, | ,‘pf"(]'v Lockheed Lodestars and the’ from her home THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE—JUNEAU A!_ASKA parts. Utilization of radio in Pan e e 2 0 Autemobile Inspection Starls Monday by City Police, Highway Patrol tart next Monday, were made by the company's radio| vmlflifln will s 3 engincers 4 “‘“Pbemb“ 20, by the City Police| pyop tide—3:08 a. m., 184 feet. ! Low tide—9:15 a. m., -1.3 feet. land Highway Patrol, according to a statement made today by Police High tide . 19.2 feet. Chief John Monagle and Chief 18 feet. | Highway Patrolman Emmett Bo- i telho. The warning is given to per- pANCING CLASSES mit autoists several days in which NOW ROLLING b LA Pl Dt Baton twirling, tap, acrobatic, toe Cars will be stopped, 'drivers Will opei moderne, eccentris, speeial- be checksd regarding possession of Stenographer body toning |city and Ter itorial driver’s licenses 5. Beginners ballrbor: dahiefz land lights, brakes and other equip- slmho, 411 7th St. Phore Red 575. {ment will be thoroughly inspected A Stickers with “O. K.” will be given % to drivers when the inspection is | satisfactorily made, and may be placed on the wirsshields. The in- spection will continue until a com- plete check is made of all vehicles using the city &ll'l‘l‘l d high { J(NO(KING OF STREET " SIGNS TO BE STOPPED Chief of Police John Monagle an- ncunced today that scores of com- ‘plaints are being received regard- of bhc"""z hn!.trrmz or k_nn(-kmu of com- By IH"I('I?I signs in front of business .. cstablishments and extending over ““ the sidewalk. Children as well as 000 adults go along the streets and take a swing at the signs and in many instances have practically destroy- " ed their purposes. Signs cost money and pedestrians are asked to forego taking a wham at them, for if caught, will face a charge of wilful tdestruction of property. - - LEMIEUX RETURNS began setting up a ground com- | munications system to guard their flights. This communications sys- tem, developed as the years went by. has been freely used in the service of Alaska aviation and in puarding the flights of our military services. Important contributions to sub-arctic radio communications Cut Fares The newcomer in Alaska cut pas-| senger fares sharply. Its disposit- ion (o establish regular schedules was at first not welcomed by Alas-| kans. Many preferred to go on charter trips when they pleased and reg-, ities. recognized the advantages of ular service. Surveys and the work incident to | sctting up a new airway were car- ried on as rapidly as possible. m April, 1935, a regular scheduled ser- vice between Fairbanks and Juneau was inaugurated. Previously the company’s scheduled operations had covered the area between Fair- charter conducted elsewhere. Opening of the Juneau-Fairban! [ cervice was joyously celebrated im‘* both cities. The late Gov. John W.| Troy hailed it as “‘expanding Am- crican industry and commerce,” \and as “the most important #via~i (tion devclopment in Alaska.” called it the real beginnir ccmpany’s operations in Alask; April, 1932, ‘the eompany " had ‘roady. earried: 2450 passenger Alaska and had hauled ~ 35! pounds of express and pounds of mail. ‘The Juneau Empire stated that the coi was operating eight planes 'malntnmmg schedules in all parts | of Alaska.” Its advertisements pub- licized “Two-way connection with, our own ground stations at all times.” i The final link from Alaska to the Louis Lemieux, continental United States was sup- the plied in 1940 when Pan American pe: . established the present Service between Seattle neau, first utilizing the coastal there. route with four-engine sea plané| Mrs. A. Lemicux, mother of Mr mulpmrnl but later turning to the Lemieux, came to Juneau with him | flights being Means M ore toYo YOUR HOME needs pro- tection of sound, carefully written fire insurance policies. In fact, the loss of your home may mean mcre to you than the loss cf a fa('lnr,\ means 1o a corporation. superintendent of | Gross property holdings in Ju- au. has returned here after a trip Civil Alr| to Ketchikan in connection with re- | and Ju- | pairs to the Coliseum Theatre Get Dependable Insur- ance from this Hartford agency. Shattuek Agency INSURANCE-—-BONDS JUNEAU for a visit here. - SHORT \ ACATION m sent inland airway. Two years' lof survey flights and large expend- itures for equipment at Seattle and Juneau preceeded the opening of this sexvice. Toin Hutehings, proprietor of Hutchings Economy Market, and his | fvife left for a roundtrip to Sitks on a brief vacation trip. SPECIAL! 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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON BUY WAR BONDS S SEATTLE ® Periect comfort ® Centrally located ® Bplendid food and service McClure, ¢ Large Rooms— Mgr. all with Bath ALASKANS LIEE THE THE ATCO LINE Alaska Tramsportatien SALLINGS FROM PIER ¢ ! emATTLR ™ BARANOF Alaska’s Largest Apartment Hotel * EVERY ROOM WITH TUB -and SHOWER * PASBENGERE FRRIGHT REPRIGERATION @ Redsonable Halss D. B. FEMMER—AGENT * Phone 800 PHONE 114 NIGHT 312 BUY WAR BONDS —— YOU CAN FLY | JUNEAU 1o Anchorage Kodiak Fairbanks Yakutat Valdez Nome Cordova Seward Bristol Bay Kuskokwim and Yukon Poinis Wednesday Friday Sunday * ALASKA STAR ATRLINES Phone 667 ) Office BARANOF HOTEL Woodley Airways JUNEAU—— ANCHORAGE Via YAKUTAT and COBDOVA * Connections to ALL INTERIOR Alaska Points Luclcheed Arrives Juneau 2:00 PM Electra Leaves Juneau 2:30 P.M. Tuesday Friday FOR RESERVATIONS ALASKA COASTAL AIRLINES .Phone 612 Agents Juneau '—_-—-_———-——- ALASKA COASTAL AIRLINES | Serving Southeast Alaska——Passengers, Mail, Express SITKA TRIP—Scheduled Daily at 9:30-A. M. Kim- Chicha- shan gof $18 $18 10 10 5 Hawk An- Pel- Inlet Hoonah goon Tenakee Todd iean $ $18 $10 $18 $18 18 10 18 18 18 10 18 10 18 10 18 10 18 18 10 10 10 Sitka Juneau $18 Chlchflgof 18 Kimshan.. Pelican ‘Todd .. Tenakee Angoon .. Hoonah .. Haines and bkagway—bcheduled Daily at 7:30 A, M. Haines Skagway Juneau $18.00 $20.00 Skagway 10.00 Express Rate: 10 cents per pound—Minimum Charge 60c Round Trip Fare: Twice One-Way Fare, less 109 Excursion Inlet—Scheduled Daily at 9 A. M. and 2 P. M. Juneau Hoonah Excursion Inlet ... $15.00 $10.00 Express Rate: 10 cenls pcr pound—Minimum Charge 60c SCHEDULED TUESDAY and THURSDAY Ketchikan Wrangell Petersburg 2 $35.00 30.00 10.00 Juneau ... Petersburg Wrangell Express “25¢ per pound—Minimum of $1.00 to Ketehikan Express Rate: 10¢ per pound—Minimum of 60c to Petersburg Above rates applicable when passenger traffic warrants. Schedules and Rates Subject to Change Without Notice, and Wrangell PHONE 612