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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-19
Horoscope
The stars incline
but do not compel
SUNDAY. AUGUST 20, 1889

oONLka 1OSOO1 GOY 1909
Benefic aspects rule today after
the early morning hours. The con-
figuration is favorable to the guild
ance of the churches.
Campaigns to bring the people
into closer relations with religious
organiza tons will multiply through
the winter when a leader of great
power will rise among Professionals.
Love affairs come under sinis-
ter direction today. There may be
serious differences of opinion re-
garding life plans and guiding am
billions. Broken pledges are indi-
Gated.
Summer romances may reach a
climax under this configuration
which brings out hidden impulses
and reveals secret faults. SelfishneSs
may be discerned in heroes and he
roines of many moonlight outing.
The stars stimulate interest in
reading. Books on serious subjects,
especially those devoted TO eco
Monies and finance, will be in de-
mand.
The evening is favorable to recre-
ations that appeal to mind and
heart. Music is subject to promis-
ing planetary influences that pres
age great demand for martial airs
Patriotism will be preached by
church and state AS subversive
teachings are carried on under cover
love of country will blaze anew
among young and old.
Women come under a harmonious
influence of the stars this evening
Many girls will receive wise guidance
concerning the best way to serve the
general good. Need of public serv-
ice will be emphasized before the
year ends.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
the augury of year of energetic
work along ambitious lines. Both
men and women will be active in
practical ways. Elders will be help
full.
Children born on this day prob
ably will be inclined to be selfish
in seeking to fulfill their ideals
Many of these subj of Leo have
Virgo traits for they are on the cusp
of Leo and Virgo.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-19
FIGHTING A DEADLY FOE

There is shadow on the land, United
States cncluding Alaska more than on almost any
other.
The shadow is syphilis, most widespread of any
serious disease There are each year in the United
States twice as many cases of syphilis as tuber-
culosis 10 times as many dphtheria, % times
typhoid and so times infantile paralysis
1t is fact though amazing and too little publ
c,zed that there are 100000 cases of syphilis in New
York City in a population equal to that of Sweden
which had only 339 cases in the same year In other
words New York had GAG times much syphilis per
capita Sweden.
Inexcusably syphilis tops the list of public health
problems in this country. Inexcusably because we
know how to be rid of it, but we are not.
The public health attack syphilis differs from
that on any other communicable disease 1t cannot
be made by the health officer alone in the eradi-
cation of typhoid fever smallpox and diphthera The
contact which causes syphilis cannot be prevented;
there is no intermediate to extermnate; immuni-
zation will not work; quarantine is impossible 1t
cannot be made by any group of experts working
The attack cannot be made even by the medical
profession alone Law enforcement officers engaged
in suppression of prostitution, educators con-
cerned with the education of children agencies
providing substtutve recreational activities the clergy
all have their part
Slowly people are beginning to learn that in many
cases there need be disgrace attached to the
victim of syphilis than to the victim OF tuberculosis
which also required intimate association for its spread
Wherever we find nation that has learned this lesson
in whole or in par-where they not afraid to look
for syphilis and to treat it where it is foundthere we
find the disease is steadily decreasing.
In England the syphilis rate has declined by more
than one half since 1920. In Denmark the rate has
dropped almost IS percent since 1919 In Sweden the
syphilis rate has fallen about "a percent since 1920
and syphilis is no longer an important health problem
How about the United States? There is reason
to believe that if the acute cases were counted as
accurately as cases of smallpox counted we should
find more syphilis than measles. 1t is responsible fol-
the heart disease suffered by 100000 people in this
country every year and for the death of 10000 Ter
percent of all insanity is attributed to syphilis. II
is the chief cause of spirths and for the deaths OF
many infants in the first weeks of life 1t is a ma
tional disgrace that 10000 children a year are borr
with congenital syphilis.
And how about Alaska? The annual report OF
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-19
DEPUTY IS GOING TO
HAINES; COMPANION
IN BOTH DIRECTIONS

Deputy U. S. Marshal William
Markle left on the Alaska this af-
ternoon for Haines. He will return
Anna Klanotte, Native girl, to her
parents there. Anna came here this
week with intentions of marrying a
Hoonah man, but was found to be
only IA years old.
William Dent, Chilkoot Barracks
soldier charged with rape, will be
brought here by Markle on his re-
turn trip.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-19
M O D E R N
ETIQUETTE
4
By Roberta Lee

@. What should one say in con-
graduating a bridal couple?
A. This depends entirely upon
how we'll one knows the bride or
bridegroom. Remember that it is a
breach of etiquette to congratulate
the bride on getting a husband.
@. What is good toast to offer
to a guest of honor?
A. Here's to our guest of honor.
He deserves what he gets, and may
he always get what he deserves"
@. When cutting meat on the
plate, should the end of the knife
handle be visible?
A. No; the handle of the knife
should be concealed in the palm.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-19
MONDAY. AUGUST 81. 1899

MONDAY, AUGUST 81, 1889
Mingled good and evil are pres
aged in the horoscope for today, ac-
cording to astrology. The morning
may be confusing since the mind is
likely to distrust the promptings of
intuition.
There is sign encouraging fore
sight. To those who have the cour-
age of their convictions the clear
vision prevalent under this config-
uration will promote their best in
terests but timid souls will muff
good opportunities.
In this first quarter of the Moon
there is forecast of naval move
ments. Many persons viii seek haven
in this country. w
Governmental changes are. indi-
Gated by the stars, but they will be
in quarters generally not watched
by the vigilant. Death will add to
the difficulties of those who. guide
the ship of state as it will remove
more than one leader of experience
and judgment.
This is an suspicious date for be-
ginning ocean journeys. Visits from
European statesmen are forecast.
Both the Atlantic and the Pacific
will be scenes of important inter-
national incidents.
This is an unlucky date for love
affairs. Economic obstacles NAV
seem insurmountable to accepted
suitors. Under this direction of the
stars common sense overcomes ro-
nance.
Engineers are fortunate today, for
they will be in great demand in a
season often dull. Through the win
ter as well as the autumn there
should be increased employment.
Relief problems are to become
more difficult as the autumn adj
vances. The seers warn of riots ano
movements that are revolutionary ii
their potentialitieS.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
the augury of very lucky year
Subjects of this sign of Leo shoulc
gain in business or professional
standing. Girls will be promoted il
| their work.
Children born on this day prob.
ably will be high-spirited, clever, in.
dividual and talented. These person.
on the cusp of Leo and Virgo may
be arrogant in exploiting their owr
special gifts.
Copyright, 1880
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-19
On YEARS AGO
~ From THE EMpiHK
AUGUST 10. 1919

AUGUST 10, 1919
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Vucetich OF
Anchorage, who had been in Jul
neau for a week, sailed on the Ala
media for the south where Mr.. W.
cetich who was associated with the
Bank of Anchorage, was enroute tc
Washington, d. c., to ask the help
of the Government in establishing
an Export and Import Corporation
to establish trade between the new
country of Yugoslavia and the Unit
ed States.
Arthur Reindeau, foreman of the
Chichagof mine, arrived in town
enroute to Rolling Bay, Wash, on
a vacation trip.
The little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Lund was christened and
received the name of Marguerite
Virginia.
I. c. Loos, an instructor in the
Salem Indian school at Chemawa,
Ore, was in Juneau, on a visit.
About 30 ex-service men signified
their desire to have post of the
American Legion established here
at a meeting held in Major H. G.
DeVighne's office. Though it was
not definitely decided, the Juneau
chapter was suggested to be named
the Bradford Post, in honor of
Lieut. Afford j. Bradford. who was
killed in France a year previous, in
the aviation corps. Lieut.. Bradford
was associated in Juneau with the
General Land Office.
James T. Barren, T. M. Fitz-
patrick and Mrs Fitzpatrick with
their son, James Barron Fitzpatrick
arrived in Juneau from Funter Bay
in order that little Barron Fitz-
patrick might receive medical treat
ment.
Weather: Highest 81; lowest 81 /;
rain.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-19
TWO DIVORCES
GRANTED HERE

Divorces were granted in District
Court today to Frances c. from
Thomas Arthur Jones and to Ro-
sauna A. from Peter N. Schneider
Neither case was contested.
The Court discharged Lafay Wea-
yer as a bankrupt.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-19

HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE
AGAIN Mikes Place Opens
It's Cocktail Bar Tonight in
Douglas. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-19

Temperatures at the equatorial
zone of Mars fall rapidly in the
afternoon, dropping from so de-
grees at noon to freezing at sun
set. .saa..
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-19
eHGpty
Birthday

The Empire extends congratui'
ons and BEST trishes 'ciay, fbe
friday annioe.S--y> to thf 10
t0ing:
AUGUST 10
Warren Geddes
Carl Weidman
Florence Rutherford
Andrew Dudueff
M. Agatha Graves
Josephine Srule
Marjorie Ann thompson
Gilbert Moi
Paul johnson
Virgil o. Mount
Mrs. G. w. Wright
AUGUST 20
Ann Early Smith
Henry Harmon
Hazel May Fields
Owe Hansen
Bob Keaton
Mrs. L. c. Neiderhelman
Bernard AikenS
Eske Eskesen
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-19

Pictured in New York Felony Court,
Leonard Nugent, 20, was held in the
holdup-slaying of Isadore Cohen.
Police say Nugent, printers devil,
tired of his job and tried to get rich
quickly by robbery. Just before he
was caught, he shot his sweetheart,
Betty Collins, in the face, acciden-
tally. she says:
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-08-19
LOOK and LEARN
4
By A. G. Gordon

/. Who said, You may fire when
ready Gridley"?
2. May a convict be drafted for
service in time of war?
3. Who is the present ruler of
the Netherlands?
A. How many full moons are
there in one year?
5. From where does the worlds
greatest supply of sugar come?
ANSWERS
l. Commodore Dewey, at the
Battle of Manila Bay.
2. Yes.
8. Queen Wilhelmina.
4. Thirteen.
5. Cuba.
HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE
AGAIN !. Mikes Place Opens
Its Cocktail Bar Tonight in
Douglas. adv
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14

 19lo. He has a good organization already built up and he goes after what he wants with lots of energy. Potentially, he was 8 distinct threat to the New Dealers desire to put man of their own choice in the White House after 1940.
 SECOND, the New Deal has tried to build up various candidates for the nomination and each of them has fiopped. Hopkins, Wallace, Jackson-not one has shown any sign of possessing the driving, vote- getting capacity that the 1940 carl- didate has got to have.
 POLITICAL
 DOUBLE PLAY
 The McNutt nomination gets around both of those difficulties. It makes a pal out of McNutt-and it gives him an unrivaled chance to strut his stuff. If he does a good job in his new position, and also sells himself both to the inner cir- cle and to the country at large as a dyed-in-the-wool New Deal lib- eral, 1t is taken for granted that he becomes the official crown prince.
 If he Hops he can be more or less painlessly dfopped; if he doesn't flap the long hunt for a votegetter who can carry the White House blessing ends.
 But If the neatness of this po- litical maneuver took Democratic politicians here by surprise, the utter unexpectedness of it has the altruistic, socially minded section of the New Deal fairly gasping for brtath.
 The head of the Social Security Agency will be one of the most important men in the government. Under him will be the Social &c., c,wity Board, the Public Health Service, the Civilian Conservation Corps, the National Youth Admin- istration and the U. 8. Employ ment Service.
 These agencies are, and have to be, 100 per cent nonpolitical in nature if they are to be worth what they cost. It has been taken for granted here that the man who was put in charge of them would be of the public servant" type mad not @ politician.
 MANY WERE
 CONSIDERED
 Arthur J. Altmeyer, head of the Social Security Board, was consider ed for the job, but preferred to stay where he was. Frances Perkins boosted Oscar Johnson, assistant sec- retary of the interior. Josephine Roche, former assistant secretary of the treasury, was favorably consid- cred. The job was finally offered formally to Clarence Dykstra, president of the University of Wisconsin. Dykstra considered it tong and earnestly; at the moment when McNutt was named, people sround the Social Security Board understood that Dykstra still had the offer under advisement, al- though in other quarters it is said he had finally decided to turn it down.
 Tn any case, that was the sort of person originally considered. Now the job goes to McNutt--
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14
KIRK BROADCASTS
 BAPTISTS FARLEY
NEG Religious Commenta- tor to Cover Southern
 World Conference
,DR. WALTER VAN KIRK Especial to the DemOcrat)

New York, July 14.-The Southern Baptist World Conference, to be held in Atlanta, Ga., July g to 28, will be covered for NEG listeners by Dr. Walter Van Kirk, religious news commentator, who will report the highlight activities of the as- sembly in two special broadcasts.
 Dr. Van Kirk, reporting the out standing events and discussing their religious significance, will be heard on Tuesday, July 25, and Thursday, July 27, from 500 to SIS p. m., EDST, over the NBC-Red Network.
 The largest world convention of Baptists ever held, the conference will be represented by delegates from seventy nations. Discussions will center around church liberty in un- settled Europe, the Oxford and Edinburgh Conferences and the World Council of Churches.
 The broadcasts from the conven- ton will be produced under the aus- pices of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America in cooperation with the National Broadcasting Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14

pressed their opinions one way or the other. In tabling action for a
 month till the next meeting of church members, officials of the church requested that . large per- tage of the members avail them- selves of the opportunity to ex- press some opinion in the interval.
 Dist. 6upt. Lloyd Morley of New Haven presided at last nights meeting, which lasted three hours. A majority of those present indi- cated approval of the proposed
 changes, but inasmuch as only a score were present, 1t was thought
 best to defer any action until the opinions of other members of the ] church could be ascertained. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14

been accepted by Governor Bald win for the months of July and August in order that he might keep a watchful eye over the reorganized state departments.
 It was announced today, however, that Governor Baldwin will be the chief speaker at the state depart ment convention of the American Legion to be held in Bridgeport for four days beginning July 26.
 Governor Baldwin is also sched- uled to attend the National Con- vention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Boston on August 28; and the annual state meeting of Con- necticut Federation of Labor at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14
At the Lowest Price in History! Q % Delivered, Installed
Only 15e A DAY Pays For It!
Delivered, Installed

Think of 1t! Not . 3, 1 or even s GU. it. refrigerator. but . great big 6 GU. it., family size CROSLEY sHELvADOR! Nationally known and advertised. There's no reason to be satisfied with an obsolete CT unknown make when this famous refrigerator is within your reach!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14
GOVERNOR SIGNS
 OVER 2,5OO BILLS

Hartford, July 14.-Having over- come an attack of writers cramp'' which naturally follows the sign- ing of 2,500-odd bills passed by the 1899 General Assembly, Governor Raymond E. Baldwin will spend the next feew weeks conferring with new department heads on the work ings of their various offices.
 Few speaking engagements have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14
CHURCH TABLES
 DEED PROPOSALS

Despite favorable reports from the Methodist trustees and from the Baptist members Of the South Fed- erated church in regard to the pro- posals to deed their property to the church, and to affiliate with the Copgregationalists, action on the matter has been postponed for a month because of the small num- Der of parishioners who have ex-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14
WALES PORTER DAY
 PLANNED BY CLUB

The Moth End Community club will meet Monday night to discuss plans for holding an annual ob- servance of Wales Porter day. in memory of Mir. Porter. Waterburys last Civil War veteran, who died last winter. Mir. Porter was c resident Of the North End.
 Daniel Lynch. who is leaving Wa- terbury in the near future tn take a government position ct Newport. B. T., will be hOnored at Q corn roast at Bucks Hill tonight. Mfr. Lynch is secretary of the Community club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14
By BRUCE CAPTION Democrat Washington
 C0rraennf7enf

Washington, July 14.-The naming Of Paul V. McNutt as head of the new Federal Security Agency was two kinds of politics in one.
 From the practical, let's-win- elections standpoint it was about as smart piece of politics as the capital has seen in a long time.
 From the more idealistic view point, which thinks in terms of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14

statecraft rather than immediate political advan- tage, it W a s something else again.
 Take the first angle first. The McNutt nomina- tion was smart politics for two reasons:
 IR s T, Mo- Mutt is an avow- ed and active candidate for the Democratic nnunipot.inn in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14
} BRUCE CATION IN WASHINGTON
McNutt Appointment Smart Politics But

who is admittedly a man of great executive ability and who may do fine job, but whose appointment (despite soft denials of the White House) was practically 100 per cent political,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14

New Haven on September 6, ana the Eastern States Exposition ai Springfield, Mass, on September lo where the chief executive will dedt cate the new Connecticut building
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14

board did not act on the recommen- dation to change the name of the church to the South Church of Christ.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14
REDSKINS ARE COMING

The story of Geronimo. tn, Apache Indian war lord, who stooG of the United States Army for lC years in the Southwest, costing the government $4i ,000, 900, today is be- ing brought to the screen by Para mount under the title Geronimo"
 Hundreds of women in China are practicing surgery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14
BACKING UP GEORGE

Marjorie Reynolds and Chill wills, who headed the supporting cast of George O'Brien's recent "Racketeers of the Range" again appear with the noted outdoor star in his latest RKO Radio vehicle, Timber Stam- pede."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-14

Frances widely advertised coal prouction drive has failed.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-21
Bon Voyage
Dessert Bridoe

The bon voyage theme was Gle
verify used Thursday evening when
the Thursday bridge section of the
Jounior Ten Thousand club met
with Mrs, George Lederman, $50
Brighton.
Miss Rosalie LaBrucherie and
Miss Margaret Plemons, who are
to be members of the Chamber o.
Commerce party going to Mexico
City Aug. 7. were the surprised re-
cipients of gifts for their coming
trip.
The theme was carried out in
the dessert, served to the guests
shortly after arrival, and included
ice cream in ship, plane, and train
molds, and tallies, used in the con-
tract that followed. Miss Plemons
enjoyed a lucky night as she also
won the prize for high score.
Others members present were
Mrs. w. I. Martin, Mrs. Edward
| Croxon, Mrs. j. w. Beshears, Mis-.
Louise Chalmis, Miss Julia Tucker
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-21
CALIPATRIA NOTES

Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Higgins
returned Sunday from a weeks
honeymoon trip to the northern
part of California. They are now
at home in one of Miss Robinson
cottages on Bonita street.
w. T. Fowler made business
trip to Ell Centre Thursday after
noon.
A card from Miss Julia Riley said
that she was on a. trip east. going
as far as Wilmington, ILL.,, where
she will visit friends.
Miss Ruth Ann Sinclair Is learn
ing to operate the telephone switch
board.
Mrs. AL Hays and baby son re-
turned from the hospital in Ell Gen.
tro Saturday.
Miss Jean Smoot spent several
days in Holtville this week visiting
her aunt and uncle. Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Smoot. Mr.. and Mrs. johnnie
Smoot drove over Tuesday vening
for brief visit.
R. E. Bedwell. Ebert Mead and
Charlie Sperry attended the meet
ing of the American Legion at I'M
perial recently.
Captain and Mrs. Booker Batter
ton and Darwin Galley visited the
families of L. E. Sinclair and U. j.
Sinclair recently. Captain Batterton
is attached to the U. S. Marine
corps and was on way from Ran
toul Field, near Champaign. ILL.,, to
a new post at Coronado.
Stribbling and Tommy Boynton
from Pleasant Plains, ILL.,, were the
guests of the l.. E. Sinclair family
last week. The boys are returning
home by way of San Francisco,
where they will visit the fair and
then drive through the Sequioa Ma
tional park to see the big trees.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Young and
children, Lois and Bruce, left We'd
nesday for a trip to Brinnon, Wash,
where they will visit Mrs. Young's
uncle and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charlie Wadkinds Mr.. Young ex-
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-21
Joint Natal Days
Celebrated

Two birthdays were celebrated
Wednesday evening at the Joe
Whitehead home at 1404 Brighton,
Mrs. Whitehead and Mrs. C. J.
Doxey entertaining for Mr.. White
head and Gene Doxey whose birth
days occurred on that date.
Gene Doxey has recently returned
from China, and after the guests
had enjoyed the delicious chicken
dinner and the joint birthday cakes,
they spent the evening on the scrap
books Gene had kept while in China.
Other guests included: Mr.. and
Mrs. Myrl Shaw and small son
Terry, c. j. Doxey and the honor
guests.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-21
Dick Hayden Talks
Before R0tarians

The prominence OF Contra Costa
county as the second largest manu-
featuring center in California, ano
the home of various leading agri-
cultural products, was, explained at
the Thursday noon meeting Of the
Rotary club by Dick Hayden, for
mer FL Centran.
Hayden formerly was president
of the local Rotary organization
while stationed here as Ell Centre
manager for the Coast Counties Gas
and Electric Co. He has been here
several weeks during the vacation
absence of the present local man.
ager, E. B. Mason. jr.
Hayden talked on a program pre-
sented by J. B. McNeece, and ex-
planned that manufacturing con-
Germs located in his area include
steel works, oil refineries and other
large institutions. Contra Costa
county, he said, produces go per cent
of the walnut crop of the state. A
fully grown walnut grove is valued
at more than 1900 per acre, he
stated. ~