The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, December 19, 1949, Page 3

MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1 SHOWPLALE 849 oF T'IS THE WEEK BEFORE XMAS - - - BUT WE'VE ALREADY OPENED OUR PACKAGE OF JOYOUS HOLIDAY ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL JUNEAU TO ENJOY! Hurry! This One Leaves Tomorrow! with PEORO DESPERADOES...FIGHTING TO ESCAPE THE LAW. To Save a Newborn Babe/ ARMENDARIZ - HARRY CAREY, JR. Guy KIBBEE - Ward BOND It’s a long show so please Come Early! Starts at 7:06—9:34 Feature at 7:43—10:12 PLUS Another Delightful M. G. M. Cartoon—“Bad Luck Blackie” Traveltalk and Late News THESE DAYS SaBY - GED®GE E. SOKOLSKY THE POLITICAL CENSUS | The 1950 census will ask every | fifth person what his income has| been for the year 1949. Why every | fifth person and not each person, or| every tenth or every one-hundredth | person, must be some twist in the | statisticians’ mentality. There is no reason why the cen- | | sus should ask a question that h:\s' already, with all due regard to| secrecy, been answered. The in- ternal - Revenue Bureau receives each year, on a short or a long form, precisely, and in detail, the| information that the Census Bur- eau wishes to have. That data is duly compiled and processed and the pertinent statistical data finds its way into numerous documents, notably the statistical abstract of the United States, published by -the United State Department of Commerce of which the Bureau of the Census is a, part. Data gathered | from such statistics are also found, in due course, in the reports of “the Federal Reserve System and the world almanac. Why then does the census need local snoopers, unskilled and per diem, name counters to duplicate work already done, usually with great care and often by skilled ac- countants? Philip M. Hauser, who directs the Bureau of the Census, must be an extraordinary inconsistent thinker He defends invading the privacy of the citizen, making the provision that if one objects to a local snoop- er, a sucker list agent, a lawyer’s tout getting the data, the citizen can mail it to Mr, Hauser’s office. He defends that method on matters of income, the data concerning which is readily available to him as it is to you and me, in statisti- cal, objective, non-personal forms. But he is opposed to a census of religious affiliation. He wrote me: “Although the Bureau has Con- gressional authority for the collec- tion of data relating to religious or- ganizations and has conducted per- iodically censuses of religious bod- ies, a question on the religious bod- affiliation of individuals has never been asked in the general popula- tion census. However, the possibil- ity of making one or more inquiries of this kind has been considered on a number of occasions, in connection with earlier censuses as well as for 1950. The bureau received a great many letters concerning the matter prior to the 1940 Census.] and of these, as many or more were registering a protest against the inclusion of questions on re- legion as were in favor of them.” And the Bureau will take no such ! census in 1950. Mr. Hauser stated that even religious denominations at Butler Mauro Drug Co. “The Rexall Store” oppose such a census. The Associa- tion of the Statisticlans of Ameri- can Religious Bodies met in Nov- ember in Philadelphia, under the chairmanship of Dr. W. 8. Kersch- ner. In 1938, this same body had passed a resolution favoring the in- clusion of such statistics in the 1940 census. Since then some relig- jous groups have feared the con- sequences of such data and frankly say 0. The childish and utilitarian fears should not influence us ag a peo- ple who ought to have accurate data concerning the social insti- tutions of our eountry, whatever they may be. So at the meeting in November, the final vote on the resolution to include religious sta- tistics in the census was five in fa- vor and five opposed. The tie was broken by the presiding officers, Dr. W. S. Kerschner of the Evange- lical and Reformed Church, who voted against the resolution, mak- ing the vote six to five. The Roman Catholic member voted in favor of collecting the data on the cen- sus; the Jewish member voted against such information. Some of the Protestant denominations favor the census; others oppose it. Mr. Hauser's letter to me was dated before the Philadelphia meet- ing occurred. Nevertheless, the vote at that meeting -was so close as not to justify the assumption that religious groups and their statis- ticians are opposed to the data being gathered and published. Since Mr. Hauser defends snoop- ing in matters of personal income already available without snooping, his philosophy of privacy does not hold up. And many will refuse to give his investigators income data, referring them to their income tax statements, already filed and duly sworn to. Let Mr. Hauser get his figures from the Brueau of Inter- nal Revenue—and save the citizen some money in taxes by cutting down bureaucratic duplication. This is one for the Hoover Committee. "3 GODFATHERS," WESTERN DRAMA, NOW AT CAPITOL John Ford and Mevian C. Cooper, the producing team that gave the screen such distinguished films as “Fort Apache” and “The Fugitive,” have come through with another notatle offering in “3 Godfathers,” current attraction at the Capitol Theatre. Here is western drama done with adult perspective. The thrills, spec- tacle and suspense are there, the conflict of desperados, gunfights and pursuit, the awesome, panoramic Technicolor backgrounds of Death | Valley and the strange tale of three | badmen who find themselves with |a foundling on their hands. But the far-fetched melodrama and exag- gerated histrionics of the usual horse-opera are absent. Instead, we have credible action, intelligent dia- logue and a lift of emotion in the story’s dramatic highlights that gives this colorful outdoor drama vitality and distinction. DOUGLAS NEWS EAGLES TONIGHT Announcement was made this morning of a regular Bagles meet- ing this evening, at which all mem- bers are asked to be present. Plans {for both the Christmas and New Years parties will be made as well as other business. Meeting starts at 8 p.m. Full Week Douglas residents have a full week ahead, with every night taken up with different programs and parties. Tuesday evening, the O.E.S. have i their Christmas party following the regular meeting. Wednesday eve- ning the Community Christmas party at Eagles Hall, Thursday eve- ning the Douglas Community Meth- odist Church. Friday evening the Douglas Public Schools, and Sat- urday night Christmas Eve and then the Big Day. ELECTION OF OFFICERS, OE.S. Nugget Chapter No. 2, Order of Eastern Star will have election of officers at their regular meeting tomorrow evening, besides a Christ- mas program. The Christmas party is under the direction of Associate Patron Jim Devon, and a commit- tee. ISOROPTIMISTS LEARN CANASTA, XMAS PARTY Canasta lessons, a wassail bowl and Christmas cakes and cookies were the entertainment provided Soroptimists at their Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Aline Warner Friday night. With a teacher at each table, club members not proficient in the game learned new rules and those i who had not played became familiar with the popular rummy game. Next Soroptimist meeting will be December 30 at the Baranof. FIRST SKI CASUALTY CARRIED OFF SLOPES The first casualty of the winter ki season was carried off the slope on Douglas Island yesterday by Juneau Ski Club members. Fred Stewart, 18, was taken down the trail on a toboggan after breaking an ankle in, falling over the tips of his skiis. He was taken to St. Ann’s hos- pital. SCHWINN BIKES AT MADSEN’S THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE—JUNEAU, ALASKA ' Weather at Alaska Points Weather conditions and temper- atures at various Alaska points, also on the Pacific Coast, at 4:30 am., 120th Meridian Time, and released by the Weather Bureau at Juneau, follow: Anchorage no 22—Snow Barrow -4—Partly Cloudy Bethel 16—Clear Cordova 34—Snow Dawson =17—Snow Edmonton -18—Clear Fairbanks T—Snow Haines 10—Snow Havre . -6—Snow Juneau Airport 20—Snow Annette Island 23—Clear Kodiak 39—Rain Kotzebue 12—Snow McGrath 12—Snow Nome Partly Cloudy Northway . -12—Snow Petersburg 16—Cloudy Portland . 29—Partly Cloudy Prince George . -37—Clear Seattle . . 21—Partly Cloudy Whitehorse . =4—Cloudy Yakutat 30—Snow FUNERAL MASS FOR HAFFNER TOMORROW A funeral mass for Andrew Haff- ner, 59, who was lost when “Mac” Macardo’s boat sank in St. James Bay, December 7, will be offered in the Catholic Church Tuesday morning, December 20 at 10 o'clock by the Rev. Robert Whelan, 8.J. During the first World War, Haffner served in the famous “Princess Pat” regiment of the Canadian Army, which was made up of a select group of men chosen from Vancouver, B.C. During the war he served two and a half years in France. He was wounded and spent two years in a veteran's hos- pital at Banff. He was discharged with the rank of Sergeant Major. “Andy” Haffner was well known among the fishermen and trappers of this vicinity. He is mourned by his widow, Mrs. Blanche Haffner, his five sons, Duane, Edward, Her- man, Robert and Bennie, who re- side with their mother at the family home on the Glacier Highway; and his three daughters Mrs. Vernice Kirchhofer of Juneau; Mrs. Irene Yetter of Meeteetsi, Wyoming; and Mrs. Florence Floreski of Olm- stead, Ohio. Andrew Haffner was one of a family of twelve, nine of whom are still living. JOAN WILLIAMSON T0 ENTERTAIN KIDDIES AT NURSERY OF AWVS ! Tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock, a special Christmas treat will be provided for the children of the AWVS Cooperative Nursery. Miss Joan Williamson, high school stu- dent and participant in local music affairs, will present a program of Christmas carols played on the fiute. Miss Williamson's perform- ance was much enjoyed and appre- ciated last year and she has kindly consented to repeat it. Parents of all Nursery children are reminded of the Christmas party to be held Wednesday after- noon at 3 o'clogk. Victor E. Rardin of Mt. Edge- cumbe is a guest at the Gastineau Hotel, enroute to visit his parents in Sitka, Mr. and Mrs, Carl Hardin. He is a former Juneau resident. Get Your PRESTONE at Mad- sen’s.—adyv. 80-tf SCHWINN BIKES AT MADSEN'S. Christmas Shoppers— Here's a Timely Christmas Gift Idea One of the many at Quilico’s Pre-Christmas CLEARANCE Take advantage of greatly-reduced prices on Gift Items, Sporting Goods, Clothing, Weolen Underwear ‘and Toys. Men® Hockey Skates Here’s an example Women’s Hockey Skates (White) Reduced from 12.50 t0 7.95 | Reduced from 12.00 to 6.95 Reduced from 12.00 to 7.50 | Reduced from 11.50 to 6.50 Reduced from 11.50 to 6.95 Reduced from 11.00 to 6.00 Women’s Figure Skates Reduced from 16.50 0 .95 Quilico Spcii'ts Center NORAH BRINGS 8; 1160 T0 SKAGWAY Th Princess Norah of Canadian Pacific Steamship Lines arrived Saturday evening at 7 o’clock, with eight passengers disembarking here. She sailed for Skagway at 11:30 o'clock, taking 11 passengers there. They were: From Vancouver: M. Estepp, F. D. Gleeson, Mrs. F. Hyde, N. Har- lin, Mrs. N. Mish, E. Ruzich, J. Weir, Mrs. J. Warner. To Skagway: William Flynn, Mrs. McAlister, Robert Schy, Bud Phelps, George Rapuzzi, Stuart Hoy, Stan Smith, Mr. and Mrs. David Oehler, Mrs. William Feero and child. The Norah is scheduied to arrive from Skagway tomorrow morning at 7 o'clock and sails south half an hour later. ACL CARRIES 97 OVER WEEKEND Ninety-seven passengers were car- ried by Alaska Coastal Airlines over the weekend, with 41 persons ar- riving in Juneau and 24 going to other points. Thirty-two were car- ried between other towns. They were: To Tulsequah: James Weir, Emil Ruzik, N. Harlian, To Sitka: John Bartolsen, Mr. Wiggins, Andy Carlson, Mitchell Martin, Eileen Singer, Florence Paul, Dan Jack Jr.° To Tenakee: H. J. Floresca: Hood Bay: Mr. Redding. To Hoonah: Jim Austin: to Gus- tavus: Lyle J. Bieber, To Haines: Margaret Roberts, Frank Schnobel, Mr. and Mrs. Young, George Meacock, Gus Jurg- eleit. To Petersburg: Mrs. C. O. Parks, Dale Hughes, To Ketchikan: Jack Gucker, Mil- ton Schust. From Ketchikan: Ralph Smith. From Skagway: W. C. McDonald; from Haines: R. G. Shannon,| Claude Benson. From Pelican: K. Raatikainen, John O. Woods, Marianne Olson, Mr: and Mrs. Frank Mosher. From Excursion Inlet: Mr. and Mrs. Jack Allman; from Gustavus: Sam Little. From Hoonah: Willilam Johnson, R. L. Emel. From Sitka: Ruth Charters, Mr. Barlette, Mrs. Langseth, W, Mc- Dowell, Mr. and Mrs. Sutton, Doro- thy Mason, F. Wiggin, John Mc- Cullen, Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan, Sharon Buchanan, Carol Buchanan, H. W. Kramer, James Reid, Mr and Mrs. Dick Kruger, Richard Kruger, Jack Herman, Mr. and Mrs. William Smith, Esther Henry. From Tulsequah: James Hutter, Raymond Johnson, R. W. Balon. to Fred Purdy, PAN AM TAKES 57 KIS OF DEATH" Pan American World Airways took 57 passengers out of Juneau over the weekend and brought 22 here. They were: From Seattle: Eric Larson, Charles Mountjoy, Mary Nobel, John Noyes, Keona Reisewitz, Mar- garet Roberts, C. J. Smith, Willlam Schmitz, John Siewart, Rod Wil- liams, Earl Hunter, V. Hardin, J. Kloshkan, R. Richardson, Martha Newbould, H. Hilscher, Mrs. St. George, Dixie St. George, J. Wood- ford, F. James, Mrs. A. Obert, Bob Helgeson, To Seattle: Curtis Page, John McCullen, Roy Cease, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Jacobs, and children Lina | and Mary, Ken Axelson, Kenny | Axelson, F. 8. Faurot, Mr. and Mrs.} Lynn Winters, Mr. and Mrs Buchanan, Sharon and Carol Buchanan, W. O. Meredith, Frank | * Wiggins, John Woods, Mr. and Mrs Charles Penn, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben B. Gentry and son Reuben Jr.; Kathy Gentry, Albert Carson, Lin-y coln Williams, E. W. Hall, Ken Wal- ler, Jerry O'Niell, Evans, Michel, William Harder, John James H. Dial. Daniel Anderson, Bert Lybeck, |halibut livers Mr. and Mrs. Emitt Soldin, M. |Hallbut Producer’s Cooperative dur- and Mrs. Richard Kruger, Mrs, J.[Ing 1949. | Manders, Edward McGrath, Jack Hermann, Mrs. Agnes Van Wetring, Henry Williams, Bx Howell, Frank Field, Mr. and Mrs. W. Smith, B. Wilson. To Ketchikan: Jack Sutherland. To Annette: Joe Bannon. To Fairbanks: Herman Romer, Esther Henry. DALE STEENS HERE T0 SPEND HOLIDAYS Mr. and Mrs. Dale Steen and two children, Trudy and Teddy, have arrived from Sedttle to spend the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kendler. parents of Mrs. Steen. Mrs. Steen will remain in Ju-{ neau to attend the wedding of her brother, Joe Kendler, Jr., and Miss Betty Bonnett, which will take place here February 10, but Mr. Steen will return south after thel holidays. The Steens are ardent skiers and both brought their ski equipment for use while vactioning here. EASTAUGH, ROBERTSONS SOUTH FOR HOLIDAYS Fred O. Eastaugh and two child-{ ren, and Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Rob-l ertson left on the Baranof for Se- attle to spend the holidays with Mrs. Eastaugh and Dr. and Mrs. Duncan Robertson and family. Nugget Shop open evenings.—adv. Livesay, | boats fishing out of the Petersbutg IS THRILLING BILL AT 20TH CENTURY Shooting with the realistic, on- the-spot, documentary technique perfected in “The House on 92nd Street,” “13 Rue Madeleine” and “Boomerang,” Twentieth Century- Fox has once again scored a smash- ing hit in “Kiss of Death.” The taut and gripping drama of be- trayal and of one gangster's tight for recognition, at the 20th Cen- tury’ Theatre, with a superlative cast starring Victor Mature, Brian Donlevy, and beautiful and tal- ented newcomer, Coleen Gray. The “Kiss of Death” unfolds an exciting and gripping drama of a ngster who, inflamed by the be- ayal of his wife by his “pals” himself is in prison, is pulted onto a path of counter- val that leads to vengeance with a violence unequalled in the chapters of crime. HALIBUT LIVER MONEY The sum of $45,000 in checks for tr while he area await owners, an advance on delivered to the Nugget Shop open evenings.—adv. Open 11 a. m. to 3 a. m. 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