The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, March 1, 1947, Page 4

PAGE FOUR Dailvy . Hu l.u Emplro Published ¢ o bt 8 EMPIRE PRINTING SUBSCRIPTION R carrier in Ju six months, $8.00 Delivered by MEMBER OF ATIVES L. REPRESEN : e wash, PROPOSED BOND ISSUE In little more than a month, the are to vote upon the question of of more than a purc Company an favor the ce for Power revenue bonds the hase ¢ Light Company. We wonder if the average of what such a move would me: We told that revenue bends, P s of Jur However, tion upon all of the people to be paid off preferably venture—if any and d 2 1 are because au they by the the as compared Because of bonds, interest rate cn revenue with geners The people should have some idea of what the interest and how bends would mount to the it is on revenue will ccst the to float We that peopla in Juneau that if the city also believe COMPAN Juneau, cau and Douglas for S1.50 per month ASSOCIATED P/ whether million the the Juneauite the they would fot W a lien upon the tax- would be of Juneau profits comparative insecurity bonds is considerably bonds the light company will be cheaper. There thing It is very probable that the bondi in order to ins make sure that cipally owned, rate: is ne this higher velief For company underwriting the bonds its investment, would undoubtedly high enoug on which to base rates would be one thing, day by the ire Alaska the rates were Should municipal " Vice-pr nd M Managi Busine! under v would there be rates, hip 1ing an it is doubtful that mar the which such a would mean increase in Manager owne approve of assu burden bond issue At the hearing a depreciated value of $250,000 rate last spring. rates were Tates 1 advance. 7,501 | UPX The “International” Budget Yor re than a few intimations from Washington that the Republicans who a most eager to cut expenditures and then cut taxes look with a longing eye at an item in the Pre: labeled “International Affairs and Finance” It is large item, amount to $3,510,000.000. And this fig ure, by coincidence st about big enough to cover the cost of most of the tax-reduction plans that have been proposed in Cor What could be more sim- A wave of the wand, and three and a half bil- lion dollars now earmarked fc foreigners” can become three and a half billions nestling of politically grateful n taxpayers. So some of the thi s to run, but it is more wishful than informed gress will find it difficult |to cut this section of the bud substantially unless it is prepared either to default on ireaty obligations to take a large chance on after it l:as been wen An three and New There have been mc Tim some of is § ple? or los examination cf the make up a half billions will to be ihe . The largest of them, amounting to $1,200,000,000 represents the estimated credit we shall advance to England during the fiscal 1947-48 under the terms of the loan agreement which Congress itself approved last year; we cannot cut out, or cut down, that sum without going back on our pledged word. After that in order of importance comes an estimated $645,000 000 for the feeding of peovle in the American zones of military occupation principally in Germany and Japan, but also in Austria, Korea and the Ryukyus: to the extent that this sum is reduced we complicate the problems ¢ jecvardize the safety of the small occupation for which we still have oV and which no one, on either side of the center aisle of Congress, now proposes to withdraw. The remaining | sub-items consist of our membership cost in the U N. (which has the supvort both political parties in Congress); of aid we have pledged to the Philip- pines to compensate partly for war damage; of funds | to support overseas activities of State Department; of a limited amount of new lending (to be undertaken through the Export-Import nk) for the purpese of helping friendly countries get on their feet, financially ! and economically instead of catapulting downhill into international communism No doubt some economies can points on this list. But they will be the Revublican leadership plumps isolation. the vpeople of Juneau or nol 1ol dollar of Alaska Electric Water Juneau nas any idea bonds would be an obliga- and would have from such a of revenue gation bonds, the h much it iy be made at some minor ones unless of for a return to is muni- belief many The Washington Merry-Go-Round Page Onej {Continued rvm the teful in the may mear election or publican C time when he most A thousand dollars spent right w.y on election day the difference betw defes The Ohic Re mmittee, run by Sen- ator Taft urally could not have been unmindful of these politis iacts wher, for instance, they sent $4,000 across into Kentucky to help Republican John Sherman Cooper in the tough race he was making for the Senate. WANTED been NO Again LIBERALS they could not have blind to political gratitude when they sent $3.000 all the way to Idaho, Washingten and Montana to help Senators Dworshak, Cain and Ecton. Perhaps was the Committee didates to sentatives. Members of the House are not to be sneezed at when it comes to counting ballots in a national con- vention. And even if they aren’t elected to Congress, they continue to have potent influence with the political machines back home No liberal Republicans among these receiving aid Taft cohorts. Mcst were cked reactionaries or isolationists s Hartley of New Jersey and Chiceoo Tribune’s pet Con- gressman Bus'#; of Chicago, both of whom got $500 handouts And in f money even more help which Taft’s Ohio carcfully gave fifty can- the House of Repre- were from moss- ed ticmey Fred rati carefully and ated dem Coifee and Most ing i make from a viewpo would be on the already being spent by Republi presidential candidates in the Scuth. That where F publican dele; and are scught at the 000 for an entire state I 1so where Sen- ator Taft ather had almost 100 percent suvport in 1912 wh Ted- dy Roc vy bolted the con- vention w nominated Taft and formec Bull Moose ticket If Senator Taft ccntrols the South- ern del 1948 his chances of nominaticn will be ellent, but f final election will be probe poli- interest tical amour is his chan C less. NEGRO CONGRESSMEN AXND WHITE HOUS A strange thing happene White House whe! ing the new Negro Congre the musl reception for of Congres: One Negrc of Chicago. a ed to the Negro, Congressman Powell of New Y crat, was 1 It is time-honored custom every member of Congress is to invit- to t cam William Dawson Democrat, wa: it- ception. The other Adam Clayton a Demo- Rej that | man significant | in-) from Mik~ Reclamation being done ment lands tural resources Strauss, head of Bureau on the work to preserve Govern- parks, dams, and na- At the end, the President himself delivered a short but very friendly speech, express- his great interest in the work the Iuterior Department and important he felt it was for nation to guard its natural resources, its timber lands and power and its wild-life. He phasized that the government a single team and that he felt retary Krug was one of the key members of the team. Truman paid particular tribute the way in which tke Interior Department worked as a unit to end last year's dangerous John L. coal strike, When the luncheon ended terior officials testified that Truman visit was the best shot the arm they 1 ever had Note—Truman has already lunch- ed with nfficials of the Post Office and Justice Departments, He plans to visit all the other agencies with- in the next six months the annual White House eption for Congress. It matters not how bitterly a member of the opposition party has been attacking the President; he is, nevertheless, invited. He may not choose to come, bu. he invited—on the ground that it an official ception paid for the t 4 vited to is re- | ing of how the is by L Therefore, when :iarlem’s Con- gressman Powell was snubbed, it considerable speculation i:ago’s Congressman Daw- m was invited, it was obvious no line was drawn. Mrs. Helm, the White House social cretary, was willing to offer no solution Asked = why Congressman Powell was ostracized, her reply was: “No comment.” Other friends of the President, however, gave this explanation: Mr. Truman has a long and vindictive memory where Mrs. Truman concerned If anyone embarrasses his wife, he is never forgiven And about a year ago, Congress- Powell's wite, singer Hazel was barred by the Daughters of the American Revolution from singing at their Constitution Hall Mrs. Truman criticized the ban, but did net follow the lead of s other DAR’s and resign because the color distinction. Asked newswomei if she would resign, Mrs. Truman ptically replied: 'Why should I?" This. caused some resentment in the Negro press and was considered one reason why the Republicans carried Jurge blocks of Colored vctes for the lirst time since Roos- cvelt weaned them away from the party of Abraham Lincoln President Truman has a memory, explain his friends, this incident which embarrassed his wife, was why Congressman Powcll and his wife Hazel Scott were not invited to the annual White House reception for Con- its em- w to In- the in is Scott, (COPYRIGHT, 194', BELL SYNUICATE. INC) ->~--— LOGG ATTENTION LOCTGERS with logs for sale. Contact Juneau Lumber Mills. Will buy from to 10,000,000 feet For particulars see Ju Mills. further Lumbe: 433-tf long and TRUMAN MEETS BUREAUCRA 0 e’s been no official n- ncuncement about it, but Presi- dent Truman has quietly started a unique practice. He has been visit- ng difierent government depart- ments to raeet their staffs and dis- us problems with the 1el. He is the first President large | dent’s budget | snugly in the pockets | W the 100,000 ft. ! THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE—JUNEAU, ALASKA 20 YEARS AGO I7m. .. m N " & THE EMPIRE i S e i i e i il B B . MARCH 927 Mrs. A. J. Palmer received word that a baby girl hads been born m] attle to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Olds. MARCH 1 Williams Connie Meyers Raymond Dickson Murs. Clifford Martin Jane Lent was to begin tht next da King salmon were running in the banks off Hoonah. MARCH 2 haren Brown A. E. Malgney ard C. Hayes ice Emerson 'mond Wolfe Effie Mullins J. J. Meherin left on the Admiral Rogers for Ketchikan. y and church services were announced. { I | A. B. Hall was being put in condit rial Legislature. The the Territc The general public building program iitroduced in Congress had be- $575.000 and $750,000 for Capitol Building in Juneau y | Mus. } i - TERR. EDU(ATION SCHQ‘LL BUDGH? Daily Lessons in Enghsh W L. GORDON § children from e e attending school was discussed at meeting of the Terri- ' Education e is ¢ Education a written Attorney Gene: question and to the matter by officers: P. H. Ab- | Leivers, Secretary d the follow -President; J Juneau Shrine Club reelec H. G. Nordling, Vice The resident; w Treasurer. Tuition 2ines Haincs eleventh da torial Board Commissioner instructed to ion from regarding t} governed in nion e Board re to meet with the Commitize and up matters teachers' salary s e e eration (W toter opéin AE ’¥ MODERN ETIQUETTE oerra e i of a later opening date for school in order to cooperate with the tishing industry in case the fi ing is extended. In afternoon the Board with Finance Comn the school bud Eiennium 1947-49. >0 LEGISLATORS TALK AT BPW( MEETING The BPWC Leld weekly business-luncheon mee in ths Gold Room of Baranof. Guests attending Speaker of the House Oscar Gill and Mrs. Gill, Andrew land. President Mrs Micha Coffey Anita for House i Do not $ay, “I was born and raised in and REARED in the country.” RAISE rrect when applied to lower animals and plants. OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED: Paraffin, Prcnounce I as in FIN, accent fii syllable OFTEN MISSPELLED: Load (a burden). Lede (ore dep SYNONYMS: Sarcasm, cynicism, acrimony WORD STUDY: “Use times and it is > our vocabulary by MALEVOLENT; wishing Pronounce ma-lev-o-lent, with a malevolent ingenuity.” WORDS OFTEN MISUS country.” £ ED “I was bori of secure the first A as in| | AT sit) criticism a word three yours.” Let us ' mastering one word each day. Today's word: | ing from, or indicative of, ill w second syllable). “He went about essed at 9:30 a Ways and Mear reconvened to tak evil how in ‘------_--------,--,--—,,---.-.---,-,-A.---_-»--z Q. When in a cocktail lounge with should a woman tell her | rt what she wants or give her order directly to the waiter? 1 A. She should tell her what wants to drink. i Q. What kind.of trousers should be wern with a morning coat for 1 formal daytime function? A. Striped trousers. Q. What should a man call his wife when introducing her to hx»i employ 1 A. “Mrs. Allen.” Bl ,,,,,,,,,,,-,--,,.,-,,_-,---,-,-i I.OOK and LEAR .\ C. (,()RD()\Iz e e were 1. Where first census and in the season a man, the the met escort he to d the their re Friday B A was the center of populaticn in the United States in the last census? 2. Who was the only Spe; of the U. 8.7 3. Why is the yolk of an egg called by thai name? 4. Who invented the harmonica? 5. What is the largest bird in North America? ANSWERS: In 1790, the center was approXximately 23 miles east ¢f Baltimore, In 1940, it was about two miles southeast of Carlisle, Indiana. James K. Polk. From the Anglo-S: of heart of anythi Benjamin Franklin, in 1762 The California condor ker of the House ever (o become President the cheon, Haas, and Mrs. Edwar Thelma Eng- of la- 1 Md Garnick and ave their impressions member the Leg Garnick lt-\l'uI(‘ icn of the lei never changed since he tke: age of g a of Miss impre first cight attend Soxe schoo! 4 said 5. in and 1anges visit ye 3 Saxon, meanin sw. The word also signifies the throt high same llll\ (- with a few minor Engstrom outli arrangement of the also sketched a brief the members. Mrs. William Egan Alone” and “Bells of during the musical program. Her accor sessions and the again Mrs. ing ie R e e Silex Filters New Style Lox-in Glass Filter resumé on the was | ion for the ccming sess: of | - n for the ceming session of I Tlle Erw“‘ Feed ce’ SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 1947 1 There are no better furs than “VICTOR” FURS Marlm Vicior Furs, Inc. Swedish Fur Craftsmen for MOUNT JUNEAU LODGE NO. 147 | SECOND and FOURTH Monday of each month K\ in Scottish Rite Temple beginning at 7:30 p. m, CHAS. B. HOLLAND, Worshipful Master; JAMES W, LEIVERS, Secretary. Three Generatior James C. Cooper, CPA JSINESS COUNSELOR Specializing in Corporation—Municinal and Trust Accounts Silver Bow Lodge No. A 2, LO.OF, Meets every Tues- day at 8:00 P. M, I. O. O. F. HALL Visiting Brothers Welccme J. A, EOFOULIS, No Grand H. V. CALLOW, Secretary B. P. C. ELKS Meets every Wednesday at 8 .. m. Visiting brothers welcome. E. C. REYNOLDS, Exalted Ruler. W. H. BIGGS, Secretary Office in Case Lot Grocery PHO: 704 HAY, GRAIN, COAL and STORAGE CALIFORNIA Grocery and Mcat Market 478 — PHONES — 371 High Quality Foods at Moderate Prices SMILING SERVICE” ‘ Bert’s Cash Grocery ‘ PUONE 104 or 105 FREE DELIVERY Juneau Junes-S!evens Shop LADIES'—MISSES’ READY-TO-WEAR Seward Street "The Rexall Store" Your Reliable Pharmacists BUTLER-MAURO DRUG CO. HARRY RACE Druggist “The Squibb Store” Where Pharmacy Is a Profession Near Third Alaska Music Supply Arthur m. Uggen, Manager Pianos—Musical Instruments and Supplier Phorie 206 Second and Seward HEINKE GENERAL REPAIR SHOP Welding, Plumbing, Oil Burner| Blacksmith Work GENERAL REPAIR WORK Phone 204 929 W. 12th St. 20TH CENTURY MEAT MARKET Juneau's Most Popular “Meating” Place ONLY THE BEST OF MEATS PIIONE 202 “The Store for Men” SABINS Tront St.—Trianygle Bldg. Warfield's Drug Store (Formerly Guy L. Smith Drugs) NYAL Family Remedies HORLUCK’S DANISH ICE CREAM FOR Wall Paper Ideal Paint Shop Phone 548 Fred W. Wendt You'll Find Food Finer and Service More Complete at THE BARANOF COFFEE SHOP The Alar;kan Hotel Newly Renovated Rooms at Reasonable Rates Huichings Economy Market Choice Meats At All Times PHONES 553—92—95 The Charles W. Carter Mortuary Fourth and Franklin Sts. PHONE 136 PHONE SINGLE O VANITY BEAUTY SALON Cooper Building Card Beverage Co. Wholesale 805 10th St. ELSIE HILDRETH, Manager Open Evenings Fhone 318 PHONE 216—DAY or NIGHT for MIXERS or SODA POP Dorianne Barnes. Three members, Amy Hazel Ford and Miss volunteered to work on Cress Committee during of March. There Board ning, Betty MAKE GOOD COFFEE Use Silex with This New Filter LOCKS IN PLACE — CAN'T FALL OUT Makes Clearer Coffee — No Cloth — Tops in Convenience — Easy to Use — Life- time Guarantee ['N(‘()‘\'I)I'I‘l().\'AL GUARANTEE 3 Filter made of special 3 gu‘\mutwtl against breakage regard less of cause — provided broken parts are returned to factory. Lou Bload, Meredith the Red the month ke on at an E Mond: the home ccutive of will meeting March 3, McCormick - o - Alexander the world, At 24 vears of age Plumbing ® Healing 0il Burners Telephose-319 Nights-Red 730 Harri Machine Shep, Inc. PARSONS ELECTRIC €0. GOLDSTEIN BLDG. PHONE 161 JUNEAL MABINE C0 Marine rerammive axp new Boat Sales Hardware MARINE WAYS and olution of Yesterday's Puzzle DOWN vears to do this started the 1 many Truman several Rubber Boats roo we misnin . Appraisals Foot West Eigkth St. PHONE 29 JUNEAU, ALASKA BOX 2719 ks when he » with a Cabinet ld Secretary of mee the In- Have Your Boat Stcam Cleaned While On Our Ways terior “C: Krug that he would to lunch at the Inter- Delighted, Krug like to come ior Department E. J. KRAUSE ar small, informal lunch with fift key Interior Depart- ed en as a pala-up subscriber to THE DAILY ALASKA ment offic'als present Many of them had been in gov- EMPIRE is invited to be our guest THIS EVENING. ernment service twenty years, but Present this coupon to the box office of the lked are the men never had seen, much less t to, a President. They CAPITOL THEATRE who keep the wheels of running no matter who government and receive TWO TICKETS to see: The lunchen was mal but time was "BLONDE ALIBI" the an ch burecau chief work he was doing important report on One told of geological survey now Feaeral Tax—12¢ per Person PHONE 14_THE ROYAL BLUE CAB C0. Interior De- determine the rdw atomic heing made by the partme a project available U. S. uranium material nsed for producing energy to and an insured cab WILL CALL FOR YOU and | RETURN YOU to your horie with our compliments. WATCH THIS SPACE—Your Name May Appear! Truman also heard a brief report SMITH HEATING and APPLIANCE CO. FORMERLY SMITH OIL BURNER SERVICE 0il Burners — Plumbing — Heating NIGHT PHONE—GREEN €% | JUXEAU PLUMBING & HEATING CO. PLUMBING—HEATING—OIL BURNERS—SHEET METAL WELDING PHONE 787 Third and Franklin 1891—0ver Half a Century of Banking—1947 * The B. M. Behrends Bank Oldest Bank in Alaska COMMERCIAL SAVINGS