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It takes TAILORING to make the Covert Topcoat that MAKES the MAN! Remember this . . . almost a hundred years experience in traditional 'Rochester-tailoring goes into their making tells you more strongly than a flood of adjectives just how good these Michaels-Stern Covert Toppers really are! Styleful, sturdy, tailored to a peak of perfection, we present them to you... at prices that are tailored to fit your purse, tool 39.95 10 55.00 ED LEVIN SAYS JUNEAU IS BEST ALASKA TOWN The Rev. Bernard Hubbard, S. J,, and Ed Levin arrived in Juneau | over the weekend from Nome and | the former continued on his way | south to Spokane to begin his fall | Juneau on the Yukon Saturday lO lecture tour, while Levin will stay | in Juneau for the next month to| make observations of the forward | movement of Hole-In-The-Wall| Glacier, in u Inlet, which is one the fastest growing glaciers in ska of Telling of a trip over the Alaska|ten about everything except those from Skagway and | “The | Fairbanks said highway, between boundary, Levin and bridges are highway compares with graveled roads in and, in fact, is better | county road He predicted that the road, con-| trary to current predictions, \\'uuldl be a great tourist route to the Far | North. Asked about the proposed |A route, Levin said the proposed road between Prince George and Whitehorse would make a wonder- ul post-war project. He said, how- | sver, that in his opinion, the ar-| zument over the better of the two coutes, A and C, was merely po-| itical, that both routes could be| maintained. | When asked what Juneau could | | |hope for out of the highway, Levin | stated that the proposed car-ferry to Haines was a wonderful idea and | would give Juneau access to the test of Alaska. “A landing barge’ could easily be converted into a car fer he declared. | Levin stated Juneaui was the best town in Alaska as far as he is con- cerned, ands that with the scenery and recreation areas around here, the town would always hold up. “I even tell my friends in the States they must see Juneau if they come north at all. I wouldn’t be surprised if I settled down here to live after the war myself,” said Levin ad The favorably States than many | Tailored in Rochester by MICHAELS-STERN .. . and that fact alone MAILING OF XMAS GIFTS, SERVICE, CLOSESONOCT. 15 Christmas ]m(‘kd"t‘s for men must be mailed before October 15, according to Mrs Crystal Jenne, Juneau Postmaster, the mail must be in the & that time for re-shipment over- eas or to the camps in the United States After servic: and women ates October 15, nay be mailed to anyone in ervice without a written rom the person. THe packages must not exceed five the request »ounds and must not be miore than ! 5 inches in length or 36 inches in ength and girth combined. No nore than one parcel may be mailed 1 any one week to the same mem- »er of the armed forces by or sehalf “of the same mdiler. The ifts should be packed in boxes nade of metal, wood or solid fiber- yoard and wrapped in heavy paper nd tied with strong twine. In addressing the parcel, it is re- fuested that the address be on both | he inumer and outside wrapper in he event that the package is crush- d or the ofter wrapper is torn >-ee High blood pressure has been found to be more than twice as com- mon in cbese men than in men of average weight. no gift parcel | in | Henry Lee, a member of the pioneer Lee family of Skagway,! has arrived in Juneau prior to in- duction into the armed forces at B {Allies Fighting Nearer to Line Crumbles, Italy IWEI.VE KIllED | ROME, Sept. 26—Exploiting suc- cess in smashing through the heart Line, American troops of the Fifth Army punched within 12 miles of I" MASS JuMp!Bologna on the Rimini highway, |Headquarters said. CAMP MacKALL, North Caro-| At the southeastern edge of the lina, Sept. 26 — Eight paratroopers |Po Valley, howéver, the Eighth Sunday in a crash of a C-47 trans- zi infantry and paratroopers port plane. 'Ih(- armored forces are desperately The mass parachute jump was holdms their line across the en- maneuver in this area. |north. The public relations office said o i B | that four of the paratroopers leaped JAPS MAKE NEW | Headquarters said that 30 men | required medical treatment as a| result of the mass jump, the largest | countr; CHUI\GKING Sem 25. — The A board of inquiry is to investi- | |Chinese Command said today that gate, Jap troops are spearing southward — et | | Pwansi railroad, suggesting that HE"RY lEE "’o E"'I'ER they are attempting to outflank the Kwangsi Province capital of Kweilin ! It ls bcnm(d that the Japs plan to swing southwest from Kwanyang and cut the railway below Kweilin. 2 such a maneuver would threaten Anchorage. He has two brothers equally the town of Liuchow, 90 Robert miles farther southwest. E. Lee, who is stationed | South Pacific, and John Lee, who There are more than 300 lakes in is in Nome at the present time. 'Vermont. BOLOGNA 12 Strategic City as Gothic IHIRIY INJURED {of the Germans' vaunted Gothic via Aemilia of the Ancients, Allied and four crewmen were killed late |Army ran into heavy fighting with part of a troop carrier airborne |trance to the broad plains of the |to safety. GAINS IN CHINA night jump ever to be held in this | from Chuanhsien on the Hunan ARMY AI A"(HORAGE Chuanlmen is 67 miles northeast of In addition to neutralizing Kweilin, who are also in the service: in the| e BRINGING UP FATHER | SAID IT' AND QUIET HERE TONIGHT- Mandarin Chow Mein and Chop Suey Just Like in Chinatown! Steaks, Chops, l'rled Chicken, Dinners You MLIMBLE ' I SAID IT'S QUIET HERE TONIGHT! HEAR YOUI- NOW sAY IT AGAIN - S NICE DINE in fine shape. |f |Adams’. {can citizen, |after THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE LOST VLADIMIR AND HIS MOTHER REUNITED AGAIN - 0\'1~1uhclmv(l h_\ the kindness shown her by military police, Pan- American Dr. Vera Camchakoff arrived in be reunited with her son Vlndm\h who had become lost in Seattle night before the boat sailed and was flown north Vladimir had become engrossed in “those terrible funny books" as the Doctor put it, and had forgot- mythical character do the impossible right away. In act, Vladimir was rather stoical about his whole mis-adventure. He was thrilled when the bewildered nnhmn policeman, who found him nl.\nng on the dock, took him to he “Commandant.” The boy also enjoyed his ‘short stay Juneau with the Horace Dr. Camchakoff shook her head sadly, not seeing any reason wonderful, who in |why her son should be treated like a conquering hero Dr. Camchakoff, now an Ameri- is returning to Russia a short absence, to carry on with her research work. She is doing research on human embryos, trying to “discover the dynamics of human growth and development. There are many things we do not know about growth or what sub- stances and chemicals affect glov\th We hope to have a com- plete picture one day of growth from conception to death and the cause in every stage.” Anyway, the Doctor and her son are reunited and well on their way to Moscow where she will con- tinue with her work and where Vladimir will, perhaps, have an- other chance to get himself lost, KETCHIKAN USO PLANS GUIDANCE T0 SERVICEMEN KETCHIKAN, Alaska, Sept. 26— The USO directors have formulated plans at their regular meeting that may serve as the keynote for dis- cussions on the subject throughout the Territory. Lt. (jg) Willlam Dwyer of the Coast Guard was guest speaker. It is proposed that the citizens of Ketchikan give their assistance in the guidance of servicemen back o civiiian life and a place in their ommunity, Members of the various professions and business heads are offering their assistance to give the servicemen an opportunity to find the job to which he is best fitted. In addition, the problem of the man who desires further edu- ation was discussed with the vari- us courses now open to thilifary personnel being explained to the Jroup. Those present at the meeting were Dr. W. Peterson, Harold Hoag- land, Thomas Hansen, Harry Levy, Arthur Nelson, E. C. Arthur, Ed- ward Stephen, Michael Bodahl, Lt. jg) W. Dwyer, Frank Adams and Bennett Askwith. Splc (PR). The USO directors agreed unanimously on the importance of the problem and voted to make the first move in the direction by offering their Jersonal assistance in the project. [t is contemplated that both educa- tional and business advice can 'be zgiven to all servicemen interested at regular open forums and pri- sate conferences where viceman who wanted to go into the 5il business, and received a job locally after Some weeks later relieved of this position because he felt that he was not suited to| nor was interested in its | ‘uture possibilities. Situations such he work, as this can be avoided with proper suidance by men already establish- | »d in the business. Their advice will be given freely to servicemen | ‘equesting it, and it has been shown | hat conferences such as this will | help the veteran to iron out his oroblems wlthuut suffering them officials and Juneauites, requested. An example was cited of a ser-" his recent disrharge. | he asked to be| __JUNEAU, ALASKA i Further meetings are to be l\(‘ld‘ lon the subject late this month. Ac-| }mmmg to Frank Adams, Director |of the USO, “there no doubt {that this community, well as others throughdut the Territory, will now put into practice what communities are merely m~ Now is the time to act! - LARGE LIST OF PASSENGERS OUT | FROM THIS PORT : is as 'cussing Princess Louise brought the passengers early today Charles Aubert, Ar- thur Andrews, J. E. Acquino, Mrs. C. W. Clark, Mr. C. W. Clark, Jack Carvel, Ivan Darnell, Mildred Equoll, Charles Hall, Mr. and Mrs Hart, Albert E. Genthes, May M. George, L. A. Howereteo, Henry Lee, Lonnie McIntosh, John Mar- vin, Lena Moon, Tom Meaickle, R F. Maguire, Daniel Moreve, Eric Raine, Stanley Smith, thony G. Snyder, Walter Wodal, Mary and Mike Wesylak. Those leaving for the following: C. Cai Campos, M M. Hartman, A. Hansen, Rosie Genette. Ketchikan=Alice Jones, Mrs. J C. Givan, Mrs. H. L. Wood, Madge Muchmore, M Irene Morgan, Warren M. Caro, Hailey Ohlson. Those going to other ports were: Nancy Cameron, Maudie Kunz, Phyllis Cameron, Genevieve White, Johnson, Ellsworth Whalen, alada Whalen, Ivan L. Catron, I Ardenic Abelard. John Catron, Albert Catron, Mary E. Howe, Mary Neill, Earl Russell, Ruth Russell, James Russell, George A. Baker, Dorothy J. Baker. Miss Frances Beane, M Aline | Warner, Joseph W. Rm‘hhlzel. Catherine B. Rochlitzer, John Vanderbilt, Jason P. Williams. Mae R. Williams, Ellen Harju, Leonard Harju, Frank L. Housley, George O. Carlson, Marie Wachen- felder, Faye Zecher, Stephen Ze- cher. Viola Taylor, Arlene Taylor, C. Manners, Blanche Fey, Burreson, ‘James C. Cooper, R. Booth, Isabel C. Booth, M Rae Johnson. Marjory B. Major, Slagle, ' Pearl Johnson, Boles, L. S. Grant. D. Zarelli, F. Somers, W. Hoey, Mrs. A. Shields, Mrs. Emily Keith, Mrs. i ey, Dorothy Mur- phy, Leo Fillier, Virgil Burford, Ro- sario Dimatto, Sam Dapcevich,' Charles Montague. SIS P MRS. CLAYTON ARRIVES Mrs. Frank Clayton and daughter, ira Lee, have arrived in Ju- neau to join Mr. Clayton who is with the Coast Guard here. - PARKERS IN TOWN Mr. and Mrs. Chet Parker and son,” of Portland, Oregon, ‘are in Juneau and staying at the Baranof Hotel. The following C. Sebauico, An- Johnson Sundun, K. Williams, angell were Mrs. C Peter an ne rene Catron; Dona M. E. Willis . La Annetta L. Henry R S * Fellows Herbert Robinson, L. Snyder, NEUTRALIZATION RAIDS CONTINUED ONDUTCH CELEBES ALLIED HEADQUARTERS IN| NEW GUINEA, Sept. 26 — Allied! avy bombers, continuing sharp utralization raids, dropped 150 tons of explosives on the Dutch Celebes in an attack Sunday. Fliers | report Japanese interception negli- | ible Meanwhile, the blockade at ¥ PT boats tightened | on by-passed Japa- | Halmahera, s LR [ Rebekahs Roll CaII ‘ Event Wednesdayi The Rebekahs will meet tomor- row night at 8 o'clock in the Odd Hall and a large attend- anticipated as it is rollcall nese forces ance is night FAIRBANKS MAN HERE C. Knapp, of Fairbanks, guest at the Baranof Hotel. is a oo e l TOOLS for { Every Purpose Handy-manning around ity the house — doing your own repair jobs can he if have the right tools. From our fun you complete and varied sfock you will find a tool for every job. Come in today and get what vou need while they are available. THOMAS HARDWARE COMPANY PHONE 555 ! i ) \ E N N | N N N N { N | ! ! N \ ) \ ;) \ \ N } ) N N ! i ) N N ) ! 3 3 \ ] N ) N N N N N \ { ol ORDER OF RAINBOW FOR GIRLS Present MATILDA HO LST FRENCH IN CONCERT September 26 and 27-—8 P. M. Presbyterian Church ADMIS Adults, $1.00 SSION Students, 70c¢ SMAILY TROPICS CAFE Open 24 Hoursa Day Serving American and Chinese Dishes OPPOSITE JUNEAU COLD STORAGE DINE and DANCE HOW DARE YOU SHOUT AT ME? WHO DO You THINK YOU'RE TALKING TO- ANYWAY 7P at the BATAAN CAFE While the Popular Dreamland Swing Band Serenades You! YOU LISTEN WHEN | TALK- AND DON'T You SHOUT THIS AND HERE A MINUTE OPEN 24 HOURS ADAY! SOUTH FRANKLIN STREET Juneau, Alaska ANDY FONG, By GEORGE McMANUS - NOW HOW Dl START 7 - EVERY- THING WAS QUIET ARGUMENT PEACEFUL Owner and Chef TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1944 ANCHORAGE—F AIRBANKS HOME YAKUTAT — CORDOVA CONNECTIONS TO VALDEZ — KODIAK — BRISTOL BAY KUSKOKWIM PHONE 667 Traffic Manager Office Baranof Hotel ARTHUR OSZMA | INSURANCE 1 Thompson Optical Co. Health, Accident, Lite, Annuities || 214 Second St.—Phone 387 Juvenile Educational ‘ Lenses duplicated—Frames sold- Endowments ered—Reading Glasses $7.50 pair M. B. MARTIN—Phone 53 ~—Guns repaired—New Gun Parts 123 Third St. P. O. Box 1641 —Keys Made, Tanned RABBIT SKINS BUY DIRECT AND SAVE MONEY. Any quantity, immediate delivery, Write for Price List. Valcauda Fur Co. Seattle, Washington Hotel Juneau For Comfort At Lowest Rates ROOMS WITH BATH or WITHOUT BATH Most Convenient Location —THIRD AND MAIN— Owner-Mgr., Clarence Wise MAKE JUNEAU DAIRIES DELICIOUS ICE CREAM a daily habit—ask for it by name » centrally locatea || Juneau Dairies, Inc. e Bplendid food and service MoClure, ® Large Rooms— gr. all with Bath ALASKANS LIKE TEN NDOWS, DOORS, CABINETS 0. B. Williams Co. 1939 First South Seattle 4 ROYAL CAFE OPEN ALL NIGHT We Serve: American Dishes Chop Suey Chow Mein Sweet and Sour Fried Rice 162 So. Franklin PHONE 738 THE BARANOF ALASKA'S FINEST HOTEL Eat in the Famous Gold Room It Costs No More ! Phone 800 ! PUSESSTUSUSSSUSPR S} Woodley Airways JUNEAU— ANCHORAGE Via YAKUTAT and CORDOVA Connections to ALL INTERIOR Alaska Points Lockheed Arrives Juneau 2:00 P.M. Electra Leaves Junean 2:30 P.M. Tuesday-Friday FOR RESERVATIONS ALASKA COASTAL AIRLINES Phone 612 Agents Juneaw P———'———— ALASKA COASTAL AIRLINES Serving Southeast Alaska——Passengers, Mail, Express SITKA TRIP—Scheduled Daily at 9:30 A. M. Hawk Pel- Kim- Chicha- Inlet Hoonah goon Tenakee Todd ican shan gof Sitka Juneau .. ; l $1 $10 8§18 818 s$18 $18 818 10 18 18 10 10 10 18 10 [ 10 18 10 18 10 Haines and Skagway—Scheduled Daily at 9:30 A. M. Haines Skagway Juneau $18.00 $2000 Skagway 10.00 Express Rate: 10 cents per pound—Minimum Charge 60c Round Trip Fare: Twice One-Way Fare, less 10% SCHEDULED DAILY Ketchikan ‘Wrangell $35.00 10.00 Petersburg Juneau ... $30.00 Petersburg ‘Wrangell Express Rate: 25¢ per pound—Minimum of $1.00 to Ketchikan Express Rate: 10c per pound—Minimum of 60c to Petersburg e PHONE 612 Above rates applicatle when passenger traffic warrants, Schedules and Rates Subject to Change Without Nouce

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