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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-22

the tourist business but all other development plans forward.
 As Secretary Ickes Senator Reynolds and others high in government affairs have pointed out the American tourist business runs into millions of dollars annually. But they also find that very small part of it comes north comparison with the vast amount travel there to other parts of the world Last year the number of travellers to the Territory was around 3OOOO That number included the regular travel to Alaska by Alaskans and those who come north on business rather than pleasure It is prob ably safe to say that not more than 10000 of that could actually be classed tourists if that many It's small figure when thinks of the hundreds of thousands of money-spendng tourists who were travelling around the world on pleasure bent.
 It is obvious that Alaska hasn't started to get it's normal share of the tourist business and the officials also have pointed out there two major reasonslack of transportation and lack of facilities for accommodating the travellers.
 We need extension of the present transportation facilities a general speeding up and miles and miles of roads We need throughout the Territory, especi ally in the more favorable recreation areas, hotels with accommodations which the great travelling pub lie demands
 Effort is being directed to or1ng these additional facilities into the north, In the meantime, we in Alaska need to awaken ourselves to the opportunity we have here to develop a great modern business in tourists. We need to get away from the idea that few boat loads of tourists in the time is the sum ot the tourist business to Alaska.
 Actually, it is only the beginning of a business which will bring millions of dollars to the Territory if we direct our efforts toward that end and take ad vantage of the sympathetic attitude which now eman- from Washington to help
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-22
Another Undeclared War?
Cincinnati Enquirer)

With her hands full in China Japan would appear 10 have no motive for war against the Soviet Union. F9f her part Russia would seem to have trouble enough with international problems and the constant hreat of conflict with Germany in the west. This makes it difficult to believe that the two powers will let their dispute the Korean Siberian frontier de- veop into a major Yet thousands of troops, with tanks and airplanes, already are engaged in hostilities around Changkufeng, where the borders of Korea, Manchoukuo and Siberia meet-at a point which varies according to the map you consult.
 Doubtless the affair began with Japanese at tempt to test out Russian policy If so, Tokyo should have learned promptly that Moscow leaders no longer in the conciliatory mood of year ago. But in the testing, troops used, battle was fought. And Japanese commanders in the field have very much wider latitude than in most armies. They may be precpitating war despite the unwiingness of Tokyo officials, in the belief that control of Chang kufeng is essential to Japanese safety.
 The in controversy is important strategi- cay for the Russians believe it is absolutely necessary to the defense of vladivostok By the token its possession would be strategic advantage for Japan, whose first in any with Russia would be against Vladvostok Fooshly, each power has let its prestige become dependent control of this area The absurd efforts to save face rather than the real strategic value of the hill may finally precipitate major
 If it should to that and still not involve Europe most observers will agree that the odds favor the Soviet Union This is the more true because China is capable of great military efforts still and will seize the opportunity for stronger campaign if the Soviet Union is drawn into against the mon enemy Such probability makes it the more difficult to believe that Japanese leaders will allow frontier incident to become full-sized
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-22
MISS JORGENSON IS
 FITTED THIS EVENING

Miss Helen and Miss Louise Hildre will be co-hostesses with a kitchen shower this evening at their home on Kennedy Street, honoring Miss Gertrude Jorgenson, bride-elect of Joe Snow
 Mrs. Knute Hildre will assist during the evening, which will be spent informally
 Guests present will include: Miss Julia Moi, Miss Helen Ricketts, Miss Alberta Porter, Miss Clara Hanson, Miss Viola Converse, Miss Lucia Tucker, Miss Myrtle and Miss Violet Mello, Miss Edithbell Heller, Miss Dolores Smith, Miss Elspeth Doug las, Miss Ruth Kunnas, Miss Kath- leen Carlson, Miss Elizabeth Cam eron, Miss Ray Jorgenson, Miss Millie Marie Jorgenson, Mrs. Linda Eklund, and Mrs. George Jorgen- son.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-22
JUNEAU'S PLACE IN MILITARY
 PICTURE

further idea of Juneau in the general scheme of Alaska development may be gleaned from the recent visit here of Col Louis Johnson Assistant Secretary of War and his party on an inspection of possible Army developments in the north.
 The Colonel while primarily interested in looking over a probable Interior Army air base, perhaps in the vicinity of Fairbanks and checking on the pos abilities of the International Highway significantly pointed out that the flight between Seattle and Fair banks without an intermediate field for stopping too long, limiting that such an ntermedi- ate field located on Mendenhan flats here might well fit into the picture.
 With the extension of aerial plans by Pan Ameri- can nd Pacific Alaska Airways Juneau gradually is coming to be recognized the key to commercial aviation in the north The ultimate plans of Pan American for round -the-word travel is generally believed to be coastal In other words the major route probably will be up the coast with Juneau as ,h alminus of lines running into the Interior Thus Junea can ook forward to a great deal of develop mnJ that connection.
 And now there is indication that it also look forward to becoming important part in the mili- tary program. perhaps best expressed the national defense program for not only the Army but the Navy as well is undertaking developments in the north which will have a very direct bearing on Juneau
 Whether we will see auxiliary Army air base established here remains to be seen. But there is every believe that Juneau the center of air and water transportation in Alaska will figure prom inenty in the future program of the armed forces of the United States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-22
THERE'S MILLIONS IN TOURISTS

Without exception all the officials who have visited Alaska this summer, and there have been goodly number. including such men Secretary Ickes Senator Reynolds, Dr. Gruening and Post master General Farley, have grasped the great op- portunity that lies in Alaska for the development of the tourist industry They here in the north every natural advantage to make the Territory one of the greatest for travellers be found any where in the world
 Fortunately for Alaska, the visiting officials in position to do not only sold the idea but attempting to further this growing business in every way that they can. The Roosevelt admins tration throughout has a sympathetic attuned to the Territorys problems and not in it's history has Alaska been given such support it is getting from government sources toward pushing not alone
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-22
Horoscope "The stars incline
 but do not compel'

According to astrology this is not an important day in planetary di- rection. Adverse planetary influenc- es contend with strong benefic as poets.
 One of the evil portents warns of conflicts of opinion among nation al leaders and extraordinary bitter ness in campaign speeches. Words should be weighed and slander avoided with even more determina- tion than usual.
 Gossip regarding important men and women will be general and libel suits are forecast. In the social as well as the political world criticism will be severe. Oldtime friends will become implacable enemies.
 This is a favorable day for men and women who are well established in their careers. They will enjoy their share of the returning pros perity which may be brief, accord ing to the seers.
 Those who buy and sell should profit all through the autumn. There will be a revival in many lines of trade Government money will bring surcease to many victims of the long recession.
 Warning is given that the Ameri- can habit of indulging in eXtrava- gances that have become mere com- nonplace comforts will preface much need in the future. The seers continually predict another depres- sion
 Extraordinary gayety will mark the social season in many cities New York, San Francisco and Washington, D. C., will welcome dis tinguished visitors.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the auguiy of year of advance ment in professional and busine affairs. Women should have nl- creased incomes.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be sharp of wit and clever of mind. Subjects of this sign of Virgo can be trusted to make the most of their talents
 Arnold Toynbee philanthropist, was born on this day 1852. Others who have celebrated it as birth day include James Rolph Jr., Gov ernor of California, 1869 David Swing, preacher and author, 1880.
 Copyright, 1933)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-22
MODERN ETIQUETTE
By Roberta Lee

Q. May young girl have her nickname engraved on her visiting cards?
 A. No; her cards should be en- graved with her real name, Miss Elizabeth Martin" not Miss Betty Martin"
 Q. Should children be allowed to feed their household pets while at the table?
 A. No; dog. cat, or other pet, should be fed before or after a meal, not from the table.
 Q. Who takes care of the trans portation of guests if wedding is to be in the country?
 A. This is one of the obligations of the brides family.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-22
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH V By w. l.. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say, T shall see you by the latter end of the week" Omit latter
 Often Mispronounced; Endive. Pronounce the as in dive or as in live, accent first syllable.
 Often Misspelled. Opossum; one p, two s's.
 Synonyms: Quibble (noun), equi- vocation, evasion, subterfuge.
 Word Study: Use a word three times and it is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word :: Alluyium; sail, sand gravel, etc, deposited by running water. They endeavored to remove the alluyium from the stream"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-22
and LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

1 Does a child become a citi- zen of the U. s. when his parents are naturalized?
 z How many men are command ed by corporal?
 3. Of which novel by Dickens is Sidney Carton the hero?
 4 What is the most ancient ex- ample of independent sculpture now in existence?
 5. What North American river discharges more water than all the rivers of Europe combined?
 ANSWERS
 l. Yes, with the naturalization of his father Naturalization of the mother does not affect the status of the child.
 2. Seven
 3. "The Tale of Two Cities" 4. The Sphinx, carved by the ancient Egyptians
 5. The Mississippi
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-22
20 Years Ago
 From The Empire
AUGUST 22, 1918

AUGUST g, 1918
 Mrs. Fred Hodges and Mrs. George Oswell entertained at Mrs. B. A. Rosselle's Studio for their sons who were to leave for the Severne School at Boone, Maryland. Guests for the evening included Misses Scott, Olive LaBounty, Gertrude Nelson, Kath- leen Ward, Rena Ellingen, Marion Summers, Emma Perelle, Dorothy Troy, Hazel Jaeger, Vivian Spar ling, Suzanne Mclaughlin, Carol Webster, and Messrs. Oswell, Hodg- es. Roy Torvinen, Joe Mclaughlin, Gilbert Hodges, George Oswell Jr., Clement Hodges, and Jack Oswell.
 Miss Georgia Caro-, whose en- gagement was announced to Capt. William H. Clark, was given a mis- cellaneous shower by few of her friends at the home of Miss Helen and Dorothy Troy.
 A. w. Shiels, of the Pacific Am erican Fisheries Company at Ex- cursion Inlet, arrived in Juneau on the Admiral Schley, and was stay ing at the Gastineau Hotel
 C. w. Hawkesworth and Mrs. Hawkesworth arrived from the south on the Princess Sophia, and were registered at the Gastineau Hotel.
 George Grigsby, Territorial Attor- ney General, returned to Juneau from business trip to Ketchikan, on the Spokane.
 Weather: Highest 50; lowest 50 rain.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-22

NEW TELEPHONE DIRECTORY To be issued Oct. 1 and forms close Sept. 15 For space and change of listings please call Juneau and Douglas Telephone Go, phone APO.
 adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-22

Lode and placer location notices for sale at The Empire Office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-22
H A P P -
 -B I R T Fl D A Y

The Empire eTtendS congratuld- lions and best aUiShes today, their birthday anniUerSary, to the fol.oao- ing:
 AUGUST p
 Sonia Gross
 Vera Kirkham
 Irene Mccormick
 Erna Slender
 Harold Bloomquist
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-22
SAMMY NAKAMuTO DEAD

Sammy Nakamoto, 69, proprietor or Sammy's Cafe, at Petersburg, resident of the Wrangell Narrows metropolis for the past 30 years, died last week after lingering illness. Survivors are the widow two stepdaughters and an adopted daughter.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-22
MISS YOUNG HONORED
 AFTERNOON SUNDAY

In honor of Miss Blythe Young, daughter of Mrs. Stella Young, a surprise party was given yesterday afternoon at her apartment in the Gastineau Hotel in celebration of her birthday.
 Guests calling during the after noon, which was spent informally, included Miss Corrine Duncan, Miss Helen Ricketts, Miss Marguerite Hickey, Miss Beatrice Primavera, Miss Lillian Kiloh, Miss Phyllis Jenne, Miss Virginia Mullen. Miss Jean Taylor, Miss Betty Sharpe, Miss Kitty Minton, and Miss Mary Jean McNaughton.
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-04-28
NO TIME TO LOSE
IAN Editorial)

Here in Rockville have emergency situation which
calls for strong support the part of residents of the
town who need transportation to Washington Commuters
and occasional riders alike who depend upon the Capital
Transit Company system certainly want to fair rates
adequate service maintained to and from Nations
Capital They should be sufficiently interested to
pany delegation to Baltimore and appear before the Mary
land Public Service Commission in protesting changes advo
Gated by the public utility involved.
Although small residential community the George
town pike sends delegation of to stand
up for their rights Rockville sends bare half incud
ing legal talent Only the Chamber of Commerce was fully
represented.
Rockville and its envrons growing day by day.
Those who do not possess private of transportation
depend the buses for regular trips Washington
Those employed in the Capital City especially concerned
New citizens settling here They demand addition
other inducements satisfactory outlet to the nearby
metropolitan centers. YET those who using the
will probably squawk the oudest if the Public Service
Commission upholds the change in rates.
Another chance is offered the town. Monday, May g.
the hearing will be continued, beginning at 10 A. M 1t
may be the last opportunity for those who want to have
the bus service equitably administered
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-04-28
O'Conor Forces Open
Campaign In Montgomery
County With Enthusiasm
POlyglOt OF County Politicians Minge In Strange
COmradeship AS Candidate Outlines Platforms;
Mrs Perry Says ''WOrm Has Turned"

Attorney General Herbert R.
O'Conor last night at the Congress
sional Country Club addressed SOC
admirers in opening his campaign
for Governor in Montgomery Coun-
ty. He was accompanied by his
principal sponsor, Howard Bruce
Democratic National Committeeman
Mrs. Willie Green Day Perry and
Harry WEIGH.
The audience was stronge mix
ture of young organization Demo
Gratis, old-line Democratic ants and,
believe it or not, sprinkling of
Republicans. Mr.. O'Conor had the
crowd with him and he carefully
refrained from INDUCING in per-
sonalities-another miracle for polit-
ical rallies in this bailiwick.
Mr.. O'Conor promised to keep poll
tics out of the State Roads Commits
sion, welkin which rang sweetly
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-04-28
Progress Made On
Plan For New Federal
Building In Rockville

The Postofice advises that condem-
nation proceedings are under way to
acquire the site at the corner of
Montgomery street, now occupied by
vacant dwelling and The Sentinel
building, for the new Rockville post
Office and Federal building. The ad-
jacent property, occupied by the Po-
tomac Electric Power Company, has
already been acquired through nor
NAL real estate transaction.
1t is understood that details will be
handled through the U. S. District
Attorney in Baltimore and that a
Federal jury will sit in the condemna-
ton suit. The new building, to cost
around 100000, is expected to add
to the attractiveness of the county
seat and take care of the increasing
business built up under the postmas-
tership of DR.. George L. Edmonds.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-04-28
Rockville Pike Business
Group Defends Airport;
Nicholson Now President

Members of the Rockville Pike
Business Mems Association urged re-
tention of the Congressional Airport
at Halpine, on the Rockville pike, at
their annual meeting at the William
Penn House, Rockville Pike.
s The association adopted -resolu-
ton which took exception with Ter
roneous and libelous reports" circu-
lated about the flying field to the eff
feet that it was too small to allow
planes to land and take off without
danger to life and property. Neigh
bors have complained the planes dis
turbed their slumbers.
The resolution pointed out that the
airport was the first licensed by the
Maryland State aviation commission
and is operated in accordance with
the rules and regulations of the State
commission and the Federal Bureau of
Aeronautics and is the largest unob-
structed commercial landing field
within so miles of Washington.
The association elected to office Jcs-
Sc Frank Nicholson, president; Will
liam F. Wagoner,vice president; Miss
Rose Wagner, secretary; Frank Davis,
treasurer; John P. Keiser, Larry
Buttress and Mrs. Howard Rhine, ex-
ecutive committee.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-04-28
Montgomery County Gets
Health Award For 1897

The Rural Health Conservation
Contest, conducted annually by the
Chamber of Commerce of the United
States in cooperation with the Amer
lean Health Association and financed
by the w. X. Kellogg Foundation of
Battle Creek, Michigan, is announc-
ing the winners of the 1887 contest
The winner in the Eastern Division
is Fayette County, Kentucky, and OF
the counties receiving awards OF
merit, three are in Maryland;
namely, Wicomico, Washington and
Montgomery. Arlington County,
Virginia is also included.
This is the second consecutive
year the award of merit was OBJ
tanned by Montgomery County.
The Montgomery County com
mittee sponsoring the contest was
appointed by the Takoma Park
Chamber of Commerce. The chair
man is John w. Coffman, vel
known Takoma newspaper publisher
The county expects to enter the
contest for 1898.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-04-28
Supt. Ernest w. Brown
Speaker At Union Services

"Boys and Girls Week-A Policy
Insuring the Future of Society,""
which is sponsored by Rotary Interna-
tional, will be observed in the Union
Services of the Baptist, Christian,
Methodist. and Presbyterian congrega-
tions to be held next Sunday, May l.,
at o'clock, at the local Presbyterian
Church.
The principal speaker is Major Ern-
est w. Brown, Superintendent Of the
Metropolitan Police Department,
Washington, d. c., who viii speak on
the present day youth problem. Spec
ial music is in charge Of VIM. F..
Prettyman. The public is cordially in
vited to attend these services.
FIGHT FOR BUS SERVICE
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-04-28

THE NEW OLNEY THEATRE, a
dream of Steve Cochran about to come
true, should sproyefa. mecca to those
Montgomery Countians who are in
terested in the dramatic arts. Lo-
Gated on the corner opposite Thomas
Hyde's estate, between Olney and
Sandy Spring, this venture is ably
backed and will show US the best stars
of the legitimate stage. That is not all
There will be a dramatic school for
enterprising students of Shakespeare
ct al and a restaurant for patrons
and tourists alike. Ethel Barrymore
is interested in the project as are
George Vivian and others well known
to the stage. Harold Smith, Rockville
judge, is president of the corporation
backing the venture. To our minds it
should be welcome addition to the
more worthy things of life.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-04-28
Town Elections
In Gaithersburg
Rockville May 2
Slate UnOppOsed AS COmmuni.
ties Prepare For Biennial
BallOting

Rockville and Gaithersburg voters
Monday will name a mayor and coun.
cilmen for each community without
any election squabbles to be encount
cred for the simple reason that there
is no opposition to the ticket offered
in either town.
In Rockville Mayor Douglas M
Blandford will strive to continue 9
successful administration aided by
holdover Councilmen Edgar Reed
Oliver H. Perry and G. Lamar Kelly
DR.. William A. Linthicum will sue
coed Judge Thomas M. Anderson, who
refused to enter the lists this year
because of his interest in possible
candidacy for county post.
Mayor William McBain and two
members of the Gaithersburg Town
Council are the only nominees for the
biennial election, on May 2.
The councilmen whose terms expire
next month are Ohio C. Trundel, anG
George w. Marshall who have served
the town in this capacity for the past
twelve and ten respective years.
Mayor William McBain, who is un-
opposed, has been mayor for the past
twelve years.
FIGHT FOR BUS SERVICE
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-04-28
AS We See It
By MoNTCo

THE NEW 6-CENT Air Mai
Stamp will be used during AIR Mail
Week, May Is to 81. Or. George L
Edmonds, Postmaster, Rockville, has
created special design for the local
postoffice. Mrs. Dorothy Brosius aided
Postmaster Edmonds in designing the
airmail feature shown on page 8.
The following Post Offices in Mary
land have arranged for Special Ca
chefs: Baltimore, Annapolis, Bel Air,
Cambridge, Chestertown, Cumber-
land, Easton, Frederick, Hagerstown
Rockville, Mt. Lake Park, Salisbury
Thurmont. An Air Pickup Service
will be made throughout the State on
May 10Th. 1t is planned to start at
Cumberland, stop at Hagerstown and
Frederick and arrive in Baltimore in
time for regular Air Connections. A
plane will leave Easton and another
one will leave Salisbury for Baltimore.
1t is expected to have a hydroplane
leave Annapolis stopping at Chesa-
peake Beach, Solomons, Crisfeld,
Cambridge, st. Michaels, Queenstown
then to Baltimore and back to An
napolis.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1938-04-28
Legion Auxiliary Makes
Plans For Poppy Sale

The American Legion Auxiliary
of the Henderson Smith Emonds Post
No. Sc, Department of Maryland,
held its April meeting at the home
of Mrs. Emanuel Sachs on Wednes-
day night, April Goth.
Mrs. Farley of Chevy Chase was a
guest at this meeting.
Plans were made for the annual
poppy sale next month and an urgent
appeal is made to all citizens to
help in this drive.