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The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-11
The Ideal" Bomber
Cincinnati EnnnirerJ

Cincinnati EnquirerJ
 There is no ideal cruiser battleship. Each is a product of compromse. To get speed, the naval architect must sacrifice armament or armor To get greater safety against torpedo attack big ship must be built with bulges which reduce tactical speed To make crews reasonably comfortable, space must be stolen from useful load.
 The problem of aircraft design presents funda- mentally the same problem. There is no ideal bom- bardnlent plane. This is well illustrated by the current controversy conducted in good temper for tunaely British and American bomber types The latest and best British heavy bomber, such as a Lancaster is four engine affair of good speed and protection and a bomb load of perhaps eight tons
 The best American heavy bomber or at least the one most generally preferred in the American Army Air Corps, is the Boeing B-17 the Flying Fortress. It carries only three and one-half to four tons of bombs But it flies higher and faster in corise- modified form now in production is extremely well protected every quarter
 Obviously the British heavy bombers are better for night raids in large masses, where precision bombing is not sought and the tonnage of explosive carried is the important factor. But the B-17 has proved it's superiority precision bombing by day. light, for it can protect itself against the best of enemy fighter craft thanks to it's own guns speed and high ceiling
 In the tremendous job there is to be done in the air against Germany, there will be plenty of use for both sorts of heavy bombardment aircraft as well as for medium and light bombers and pursuit avia- tion. American planes will probably have selected assignments requiring high speed at high altitude for daylight raids. British craft will carry the main load of night attacks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-11
GASOLINE RATIoNING

Government officials dealing with the problem of mileage rationing have eagerly awaited reports of the first months gas rationing in the eastern area. These reports are now in, and although not yet made public, here are the official findings:
 The goal was a 50 percent re- auction in the consumption of gas oline. This goal not only has been reached but has been passed.
 One oil company with 100 gaso- line stations reported that sales dropped more than 60 percent from the same period last year. Checks made at certain strategic points, such as the Hudson Tunnel have indicated a similar reduction in traffic.
 Furthermore it looks as if by September 22, when the first two- month period ends, the rate of re- duction will be even greater, since
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-11
THE PURPOSE IS OBSCURE

We received quite jolt last week when Cover nor Ernest Gruening returning from a visit to San Francisco, brought word from Lieutenant General John L. Dewitt who heads the Western Defense Command, that the purpose behind the clipping of newspapers by postal censorS evidently is not a military purpose.
 If the military authorities interested in the practice of keeping news printed in the United States from Alaskans, then General Dewitt who is responsible for the military security of the entire West Coast including Alaska, would not term the discriminating practice unnecessary and uniusti- liable"
 II then, there is military necessity for this foolish prodecure what is the reason?
 Aaskans aren't any different than other Ameri- cans Anyone knows that if there is honest to- goodness real for clipping these newspapers for refusing to allow transmission of dispatches to Alaska that have been printed throughout the States, Alaskans certainly would not be objecting. We want to win the just much as anyone. We're willing to sacrifice some of our liberties
 What we're getting around to is this
 One of the things that is wrong with this war is that the people who fighting aren't being let in very much that goes on. They have right to know everything that goes on. But they are not foolish enough to fail realize the mpractcability of this. It would help greatly however if the few shreds of information that may be passed along are passed out literally.
 Alaskans just like other Americans, don't like to get their newspapers all full of gaping holes and get explanation The reason for this thing is too alarmed obscure in the light of recent events and in the light of information revealing what some of these deleted items were. Certain excsions have been downright silly. Certain examples don't speak well for the intelligence of these paper prlners or those who pass out the orders
 We have been given assurance that this matter will be pressed until it is eventually threshed out
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-11
HARTMAN vS. sTALIN

When Averell Hartman and Jo- seph Stalin sat down at the same conference table in Moscow last month they charted ways of de- lending an area over which they once fought.
 For the Caucasus contains not only oil, but some of the finest manganese deposits in the world. and Hartman once had lease to develop them. The lease was given to him by the Soviet Gov ernment, and Hartman spent sey- eral million dollars on transpor- tation facilities to export the ore from the Caucasus.
 Then the Soviet appropriated the property and for years Hartman haggled over settlement Now he is helping defend it from the Nazis.
 Note: If Hitler gets into the heart of the Caucasus he will find primitive mountain tribes so com pletely separated from civilization that they still wear coats of mail and carry spears in battle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-11
New Tune-Old Song
Petersburg Press)


 For the most part, the fishing season has ended It has been marked by the putting up of a disap- polntingly small pack both by comparison with last year and with what both cannerymen and fisher men had reason to expect this year. Although slight extension of the granted testimony of responsible persons in the industry and out of it. indicates that the season could have been extended for several days with absolutely no harm to future runs, and with benefit to fishermen and packers who need the money and the government which needs the fish
 The controversial problem of when the season should open and close has. theoretically been hand led more satisfactorily this year than in years past Actually, no one man should have the responsibility of making decision which may mean the differ ence between a winter of comparative poverty or one of plenty to hundreds of fishermen and their families. Changes need to be made in a system which permits man in position of authority to penaize whole industry for the offenses of indi- vduals within the industry.
 It is to be hoped that out of the confusion of inconsistency and actual injustice of this years season, a better sytem may emerge It should be system dictated by common sense rather than blind adherence to the ways of the past The advice of men who are in the field for the entire season. year Tn and year out should be asked and needed in set-
 ting dates for opening and closing of the season The fish must be conserved but it is not necessary to throttle the fishing industry to do it.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-11
HOROSCOPE "The stars incline
 but do not compel"
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Benefic aspects dominate today which is fortunate for executives and others who exercise authority. Labor comes under fortunate plane tary direction:
 HEART AND HOME: Aged per- sons should benefit today. It is an suspicious date for family re- unions when the advice of grand father and grandmother will be valuable. Youth, having had it's brief period of prominence in the affairs of the nation, now serves obediently under experienced off, cers of Navy, Army and air forces men of ages recently classified as unsuitable for business and indus trial ranks. The man over forty has come out of retirement to guide the nation.
 BUSINESS AFFAIRS: Science that utilizes much of the waste of a prosperous nation provides new lines of trade and manufacturing. War needs will educate the people for wiser use of the abundance that i the vast country produces. Through diversity great benefits are to &C., crue to a people long accustomed to abundance. Although war un- certainties may prevent investments in large amounts for the promotion of new enterprises there will be capital for many ventures along novel lines that are the result of wider knowledge of chemistry and other sciences.
 | NATIONAL ISSUES: Astrologers warn that selfish motives which re- 1 tard wise legislation endanger the nation. A parellel between French i legislators and American officehold CTS is seen by the seers who counsel | speedy action on important issues. | Patriotism now must overcome per- sonal ambition. The day after elections may be too late for the most vital moves on the war chess i board.
 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIR S: Threatening portents are discerned as our war machine gains in pow CT. An event of supreme misfor- tune for the United States is fore cast as a means of awakening all | the American people to full parti- cipation in the world conflict. The price of final victory will be great in lives as well as property. Today should bring inspiring news from one battle front where magnificent deeds of heroism have been suc- cessful.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of good fortune. Money should be plenti- ful. Honors will come to men and women who wear the United States uniform.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be unusually talented and steadily industrious. They may be extremely sensitive but able to overcome that handicap as they strive for success.
 Copyright, 1942)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-11

some of J. Edgar Hoover's FBI sleuths to help train naval intel- ligence officers. They are doing a bangup job The Truman Committee has persuaded the Army to lend it Brig. Gen. Frank Lowe, Ia Maine Republican, as it's execu- tive officer The New York publisher to whom Cordell Hull refused to give war job because he had signed a petition criti- cizing the State Department for sending scrap iron to Japan is Cass Garfield, president of Harpers i. On her way from Hollywood to Washington to participate in the Treasury's big bond show, demure Ann Rutherford sold several hun dred dollars worth of bonds at each station stop. At Albuquerque one man handed her $l,OO0 cash.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-11
WAR FLASHES

Frank Grillo, president of the United Rubber Workers, is one man who doesn't believe that labor leaders at home are more neces- sary than fighters at the front. He has resigned from the Rubber Workers and asked for his old job back in the army-not a cellophane commission (you can see through It but 1t protects from the draft He wants to be a sergeant :. only 30 to 40 thousand men face each other in the narrow strip of oesert which forms the battlefield of Egypt. About 200 or 300 thous ana men are on each side behind the lines, but the battle there is small compared with some six mil non men fighting along a 1,500-mile front Tn Russia Most people think of ships actual sunk as the chief casualty in a naval battle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-11

This may account for such inci- dents as when a submarine ap- peared within sight of shore at Jacksonville, Fla, and no airplane flew overhead for four hours, even though Army and Navy bases were few minutes distant.
 Note: There is a notable i'm provement in cooperation between men at the top of the armed forces, but still a lot to be learned by those lower down.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-11

But one danger to the U. s. fleet in the South Pacific lies in ships. damaged. Some of Admiral Ghorm- ley's ships naturally have been hit,
 and sometimes it takes three to
 four. weeks to send a ship to Pearl
 Harbor, or longer if to California,
 for repairs. For the time being, Ia ship damaged is as bad as a ship sunk, especially when it takes time to get replacements. Copyright, 1922, by United Fea- ture Syndicate, Incl
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-11
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS OF SOUTHEASTERN ALASKA
 FAIR ASSOCIATION

A special meeting of the South eastern Alaska Fair Associations stockholders will be held, pursuant to Resolution of the Board of Di- rectors in the penthouse of the AL aska Electric Light and Power Com pany's office building in Juneau, Alaska, September 21, 1942, at 300 P. M, for the purpose of amending the Articles of Incorporation to pro- vide that all property, in event of the Associations dissolution, shall go to the City of Juneau, Alaska, and authorizing conversion of all prop erty into money.
 Dated at Juneau, Alaska, Sep- tember 3, 1942.
 JOHN F. MULLEN, President.
 w. s. PULLEN, Secretary. First publication, Sept. 4, 1942 Last publication, Sept. II, 1942.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-11
Daily lessons in English Sy. L. GORDON

WORDS Do not T took you for John Say T MISTOOK you Jofn" sstHMUXU OFTEN MISpRONOUNCED: Pronounce bang-kwet as AN not ban-kwet.
 Retain the following the M
 chat chatter tatte pratte babble palaver
 STUDY Use word three times and 1t is yours Let us each Todays word Some curious ntonaion in his glance at him."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-11
PATIENT PUBLIC RELATIONS

The Army is on the firing line in more ways than one. Col. F. V. Fitzgerald works from a. m. until D. m. in War Departments bur- eau of public relations. At night he tries to sleep, sometimes with out success.
 At o'clock one morning he was reused by a phone call from a local news desk. The colonel sup posed it was nothing less than the opening of a second front.
 Colonel" said a voice at the other end Could you tell us the name of the Chief of Staff?"
 George c. Marshall" was Fitz- gerald's patient reply.
 That's what thought" said the newsman. We would have called our own military expert but he's probably asleep"
 CAPITAL CHAFF
 The Navy has wisely drafted
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-11

many people have not carefully budgeted their use of gasoline and now find themselves with only one or two coupons left.
 From the nationwide point of view this finding means that gaso- line rationing is feasible, and has strengthened the advocacy of ra- tioning for the entire country-to save tires.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-11
FlUUCkN LIluULIIL ROBERTA LEE

the lettuce which salad is served A. so is all right introducing himself, should he T am MT am Lee?
 A. Neither should T Robert Lee it printed invitations a reception? A. invitation should engraved
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-11
MRS. WILLIAMSON
 TAXES TEMPORARY.
 TEACHING POSITION

Because of the size of the first grade class this year in Juneau, it has been split into two classes, A. B. Phillips, superintendent of schools, announced today.
 Mrs. Leonard Williamson, for merly primary teacher here. will take over the extra teaching as- signment temporarily, until per manent teacher is. secured.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-11
MRS. HODGES TO
 LEAVE POSITION

Mrs. James H. Hodges of the Territorial Department of Health Office here, is resigning her posi- tion and expects to leave some time this weekend for Skagway, to join her husband, who is now doing carpenter work there.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-11

Governor Gruening and the Alaska War Council, along with Alaska Delgate Anthony J. Dmond are pursuing the powers that be.
 We want a little less exercise with the shears, or
 an explanation that will hold water And thanks
 to General Dewitt for his help on the subject
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-11
LOOK and LEARN sy' c. GORDON

1. black keyes a piano made? 9 a bear acorns? 3. a ocogenarian? 4 Pan"? How many square covered by LakesP
 ANSWERS: a 1. Ebony. 2 20 years old eighty and less than ninety old O860-1937). square miles.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-11
Washington Merry jo-Round

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-11

Empire Classifieds Pay!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-09-11

CAPITAL CHAFF The Navy has wisely drafted
Evening star., 1942-08-06
ORIGINALLY 1898
SPORT SKIRTS
$2.88

10 In the groupl Smooth rays
on crepe, white and pastels.
smartly gored stylss, dpper
clostngs. A few rayon jerseys
included. ~ to 80.
IL Originally 3s.ss Culstts
Skirts rayon 'Lalana"
cloth, paStels. dark colors.
Broken dses II TO l6---.t33e
10 Originally es.ss Jsmpsr
CuIettes /. n. rayon "LuanA"
cloth in light colors. Broken
Sizes IL to 18-------.3 Sass
~ Originally 4s.s5 Sport Jsek-
ets -. rayon shantung. short
sleeves s.. with or without
collars. Coral. maize and navy.
II to 1S--------- S3.5s
10 Originally e5.S5 Sport Jack
cts :. double-breasted models
with long sleeves and white
braid trimming. Red or navy.
SiSes IL to l0------43.oS
= Originally $11.95 Kerry
Cricket Dresses spun ray-
ons in two-piece styles. White
or yellow with contrasting
trimming. . to 13-----$7.95
5 Originally Sl7.S5 TsppeFs
-. IN flannel lined with print
Cd rayon crepe. Knee length
In green or blue. Sizes 10 to
10. Properly labeled - TO wool
content -------------310.SS
fwomsn.s sport ehop, Third Floor.
i Street Buildin9S
Evening star., 1942-08-06
ORIGINALLY
93.05 . 4I4.0S
Summer Dresses
S5.08

Just 35! III . selection
Of polka dot rayon chinons
bamboo sheefs spun
rAyons -. and fresh oottons
In plaids, prints and solid
colozs. Group q ons-piece
and suit-drsas tSpss sisss
for both misses and women.
10 OriginAlly 9ie.1s aAA s17.sy
Kveaing DrssssA FognAls =.
dinner drveses bridesmaid
dresses, In pasteh. Gt1es for
miasss IN tho group -4o.S4
10 Originally 93y-93e.Ss ~.
ter Dresses. Reduced from our
higher priced stock !.
Printed rayon chinons, rayon
shantungs and afternoon
frocks. Misses sises 315.9t
10 Originally S9.ss Seersucksr
uit-Dresses. Cotton seer.
sucker suit-dresses. In variety
Of plaids and checks sizes
10 to Is only -33.9e
noa.s.s. ac:sss, |s,::s Rs,::s fBsss Bee. ,as ss.p,
Third Floor. ; street Duildins).
Evening star., 1942-08-06
Orisissliy 1850
METAL
VENETIAN
BLINDS
$3.50

Just 10 {. and each has . e.
In. drop. Three ars IS ia. wide,
one Is 50 IN. wide, q are % In.
wide. two are 80 In. wide and
two are 20 in. Wide.
15e Originally Go Cettsn-and-
Kaysn Dasnas,k Squares. eiss
24x24 In. use for seat covers,
ottomans, handbags, ETC. lee
5 Originally 9e9e = Slk.9s
Eleor Screens. Some with 8,
some With I folds. Zach fold
II in. Wide, 81 In. high. Sold
As is----------- lSS
8 Originally S3.Ss and S4.Ss
Three fold Floer Screens. Each
fold II In. wide, IA In. high.
Sold as is-----$ $1.99
2S Originally Soc Quilted
Chintx Chair Seat Covers. FOR
dining room chairs 19c
fCurtains and Drapefies.
Sixth F1oorl
Evening star., 1942-08-06
ORIGINALLY
47.05, $8.05
Thrift Summer
Dresses
$4.88

20 10 choose fromA :. for both
aftsrnoon and svsnins wsar.
RAyon sheess rayon jer-
seys and rayon crepes.
Hastels y. polka dots ;. !.
prints and beautiful sohd col-
ors. In. ths daytime dresses
youn nnd suit-drsases. jacket
dreeeos and smart one-pdece
typos with si1ss for
Misses, Women and half si1es
In the group. The evening
frocks are In small siass only.
and mostly one-of-a-kind.
erhft!it, ,sssss:s ssses. iEr3aI,al; iErS3a,6Ia,a ye's'
Evening star., 1942-08-06
Originally 1928
INTERIOR
GLOSS FINISH
2.30 gal.

Just SO gallons. Smooth gloss
finish for walls and woodwork.
White or ivory------gal ee.3e
- Y sak. Originally 9l1o
Floor and Deck Enamel, FOR
wood or cement hoors.i
Sl.1e u gal
~ Originally 35.zS Alto First
grade House Faint. Pigments
ground in pure hnseed oil.
White and colors- -e1.7S gAl.
10 Originally 31.1S Tinnsr's
Rcd Rool Paihk. Preserves and
protects roofs -----9l.7S gal.
(Paints, Seventh Floorl
Evening star., 1942-08-06
ORIGINALLY
S22SS u 1895
JUNIOR MISS
SPRING COATS
$I2.88

1ol In the clsarancei Hox
coats {. boy coets -. reefers
=. lifted and belted styles.
There's . wids variety Of fab
rics IN the group In dark,
hriei1t q pastel colors :. and
you'll wear them now and
right into early fall. All prop
erly hbeled - 70 wool content
and there are sdses . to
IL Ii the group.
10 Originally e3S.ss speing
Coets. Dressy styles in twin
(psuperly labeled - to wool
content) =. Navy Or brown.
with sisea . 70 II Ia the group,
e41.M
fYoung Washtugtoniau 0hcD.
1hird Floor. 2 otrset 9uilding)
s1enDs1nber Junier lliss
= 3 DI-net n sss!
Evening star., 1942-08-06
ORIGINALLY S11s II inst
JUNIOR MISS =
DRESSES
$500

81 to choose troml An Just
the stylss and o0lors young
WashinetoniAns' CRAVE tor hot
summer WeatlaG9. Dolectably
cool cottons, spun nyous and
Tayon crepes Ii one and
two piece styles and n .
glorious array of pgints, solid
colors ana attractive co1or
combinattons. 0lses . % 10
in the group.
tyeaaE wasei1gtsciaa 2 sas:
sRemsnbs4 =. Junier Miss
b . SIU-nst n Age!
Evening star., 1942-08-06
FsrmsvIy 1853
MISSES SUM
MEM nESSES
1900

just 20 samples q these
breeoe-cool drUGeesl Nayon
Dembergss i. {. and printed
rAy0n crepe6 nyon shark
akin piatae, novelty cOttous 5. !.
many samples In the group.
- Originally 91.7S Wsnsn's
Shoer Cottom Dru1Deo d ~
81 Originally ss.ss Cst4sn
Droa01g !. SoeTsuckerS and
California jumper dresses.
0isos u b 11---------0.1e
no. q. b. H1tent Once
CThYift eh0p, Third YIoos, ?
0trsst 1u1dins.)
Evening star., 1942-08-06
SPECIAL PURcHASEl
Printed Cotton
Pinafores
00c

Cute little pinafores that but
ton down the back and
launder easy - PIE. et1ss
II to 10.
- Originally 3l.ee 1aips :.
In tearoee rsyUn orepe. Broken
st1o9 -----------------3SO
- Originally e3.ee sIlps ana
Pantiss. Rayon crepe Or rayon
satin. Broken si1es to.
rose only---------------9l.
1e-Orisinally 93.Je 0swns -.
In printed rayon crepe, long
and fitted. Broken discs, S1.2S
le-Orisinally s3.ss Slips
pure silk and beautifully lace
trimmed. Broken sises $3.50
2S-Orisinally 34.es Gowns
and Slips rayon crepe and
rayon satin. Tearose slips -.
dainty printed gowns. Broken
sises ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 9l.SS
-0riginally SS.ee Gowns -.
lace-trimmed, in luscious
rayon crepe and rayon satin.
Broken sfSes- 43.10
QAneorio. Third YlooY, ? Street.
DufldinS.)
Evening star., 1942-08-06
ORIGINALLY
1886 Felt Hats
&I.OO

,ust 20 beautiful felt hats
In delectAbly soft pastel colors.
SmArtly brimmed cAsuals
that Will 90 beautifully With
your summer suits and
priced 70 you may buy several
IN different colors.
le-Originally nm Snesds.
Crocheted cotton In whits and
pAstels ------------------Soc Soc
IS Originally 92.2o Coceanut
Straws and kayen Fabrie
otI|liaesss; a:s,s:. T9s,i'IAa T9sa'IAa,5xsS xSS0r'
Evening star., 1942-08-06
10 Pisessl OsiGssIlJ
500 and $500
SUMMER
HANDBAGS
$l.OO

Novelty fshrics end slxnMs, ,slightly
sotjod 1rom handing.
- Originally Ss1e rsssisa Isint
ana IAnaa Slip- -Oesse Han1baes In
pastel coioes. To handle and
tmdsgaxm styl0-
u orieinally 1l.ee S4ssw ~ sin-
ula1ed Leaths4 DaeD- 10
u oriefnally el.ee ~ 91.ye Nsv-
~ anl Tail1eea Dells n assoeted
1and 1ass ana Dslss. Main ysess.
Evening star., 1942-08-06
JUNIOR MISS
CLEARANCE!

ls-0riginally $3.50 70 9S.3o
Cettsn sesFyacksrs In one
and two-piece styles s. and
In sims . to Is IN the group.
9l.oo
- Originally s3.ss u s1sSs
Cetton saits In colorful
seersuckers. Sises . to IS In
the group 91Ae
S. Originally 9S.oe = 9S.o9
Summer Salts. 9eersuckers,
chAmbrays and ginghams
with some Of those pet "Juks
Suits" Included In the group.
9i1es q to Is -----------.9 93.eo
young Washingtcnian Shop
Third xlo0e-E 8troet Du0d1n8l.
sRsmsmber, Junisr ldiss b .
SIZE :. net N assl
Evening star., 1942-08-06
The HECHT co. FRIDAY CLEARANCE
Originally 1855 70 s729s
SUMMER SUITS
$7.88

Just 20! Beautiful summer
suits, smartly tailored In
"shane-Kool" rayon shantung.
Classic and belted models
Bright and dark colors In the
group In Misses sizes.
25 Originally 91z.sy and 81
Untrimmea Winter Ceats.
Well-tailored and warmly In
terlined and most Of them
are black. Broken sizes for
women S15.00
- Originally 9l2.SS and Sl3.SS
Summer Goats novelty
weaves In 1905 wool. Whits
and pastels In the group
In Misses siBes- s--------9o.SS
10 Originally Sle.aS Summer
Toppers In 100T wool or
cotton corduroy. Pastels and
bright colors In the group.
Misses Sizes S8.88
(Detter Goats and Suits. Third
Floor. = Street Building.)
ALL MERCHANDISE PROP
ERLY LABELED As TO
WOOL CONTENT.