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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-08
NF COURSE. many gov
eminent functions are
essential 10 the nation

WI hNI4, HldnN gov
eminent functions are
essential 10 the nation
In war time.
Many, indeed, are indis-
pensabie.
For instance, if the armed
forces are considered a gov
eminent employees. they and
an additional 100000 police
men. frPmcn. watchmcn and
other "protective' personnel
on the public pay roll con
stitute altogether about 80
per cent of the total employed
by government.
This percentage will and
should increase rather than
decrease. because the internal
and external security OF the
nation il inv Owed.
Likewise, public education
requires nearly - per cent Of
the total personnel of govern
ment, and probably could not
or should not be materially
Curtailed.
But in the grand total of
government personnel i also
included the vast pre-war
bureaucracy, the pork-barrcI
squandcring, the privilege and
patronage of the lush times of
our wastciul Years of peace
and unprcparedneSS.
II j. in those fields of
employment and expenditure
that diversion from the war
effort i incXCusable and most
dangerous.
A MEXICAN government
~ should bc ~ com
pletely modified for
the war a the people are
modified, and should foregO
its usual practices and in
terests a the people forcg0
such things, and should con-
fine itself strictly 10 what is
essential and indispensable.
Continued failure by the
government to do this is the
real diversion from war effort
which confronts the nation,
and which is delaying war
production and prolonging the war
and pyramiding itS cost and post
poning victory and peace.
! The people n n whole are not
guilty Of such diversions and are
not even capable OF thcm--for the
people must enter the armed SerV-
ices when Summoned. and must
pay whatever taxes arc assessed
History may ahsolVc govern
ment from responsibility for tho
war, hut u will never absolNc il
from any failure 10 conduct the
war properly and I'm the best in
terests of the people and with
maximum assurance Of national
security.
CHARLES :. HICKMAN.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-08
u. S. Girds Australia
For Offensive on Japs
Men, Guns, Planes Now En- Route;
Detroit Faces Greatest War Task
BY THEODORE \. HUNTLEY
Times stan Correspondent

WASHINGTON. March Z attempt desperate move OF he
F, details Of the either or both point
larGe American concentration AT
quantities equipment Aus Straa and Alaska
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Continued on Page ID
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-08
Fleet, Planes Gone

Continued on Page ID
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-03-08
PART s-Pictorial Review

PART 6-American Weekly
PART 1--COmlCs
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Continued on Page IL
Evening star., 1942-06-11
Writer Sued for Divorce

NAPA, Calf, June II LP.-Harold
L. Davis, Pulitzer Prize winner sew
eral years ago with his novel Honey
in the Horn" was sued for divorce
yesterday by Marian Lay Davis, her.
self a writer of popular childrens
books. Married in Seattle on May
Is. 1928. they separated February 10
OF this year, the suit said.
Evening star., 1942-06-11

The sooner you invest in War
bonds the quicker our armed forces
can invest enemy territory. Don't
wait. Have your employer set aside
10 per cent Of your salary for War
bond purchase through the payroll
deduction plan.
Evening star., 1942-06-11
Food for War Prisoners

Every week the Red Cross sends
from London a l0-pound box OF
food to each of the 1900 British
soldiers in German prison camps.
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RRs VS.. SHIPS

1t hasn't made headlines, but a
battle royal has been raging be-
tween WPB Gar Donald Nelson and
Transportation Car Joe Eastman
over the freezing of steel for the
construction of railroad cars.
With less and less shipping moving
along the coast, and more and more
traffic by rail, the question is one
of the most important facing the
country.
What happened was that the War
Production Board froze all construc-
ton materials already ON HAND in
railroad construction shops. The in
tention was to transfer these mater
ials for use in building other types
of cars.
However, Joe Eastman claims that
these materials. chiefly stee,, al
ready had been bought and cut for
certain cars, in certain shapes, so
the order merely will make the
materials go unused, with car shops
closing down
Already Eastman argues, certain
plants of Pullman Standard are idle
at time when all plants should be
used to capacity.
Meanwhile railroads are groaning
with traffic Sugar is now BEING
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-12
A COMMENDABLE MOVE

Unfortunate as it may seem, there Is much evil
dence to indicate that American motorists are not
taking this a-important problem of an acute rubber
shortage seriously.
The Territorial Highway department has recent
" revised the speed laws Alaska highways to COM
ply with suggestion made by President Roosevelt
that the top speed be set at 40 miles an hour Some
of the States have taken similar action, but many
have ignored the request. At the same time even
in states where the mile hour speed limit has
been imposed many motorists continue to drive at
so 60.
1t is beth unpatriotic and foolish to waste by ex-
cessive speed the restricted tire supply now on hand
Numerous tests have shown beyond all doubt that a
higher rate of results tires as the speed Of
the rotation is increased. Similarly, all other costs
of motor car operation such fuel, oil and main
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-12
LETTER FROM HOME

Better communication for men in the service is
being planned by the departments of Navy and Army,
who are popping up improved mail service The news
will be welcomed alike by the men who are serving
somewhere and the folks at home. 1t neglected
condition in the first World War until the govern
ment belatedly acted upon complaints. 1t is one of
the most important factors in maintaining morale.
Now improved mail service will reach the men quick
err Mail will be carried all transports and on
ration ships and trains Congesed mail matter, &C
cumuating sometimes for months, have been piled
up in post offices Posmasters have not been to
blame They would like to the letters delivered,
but when and how has been long neglected problem
Nothing is treasured more by man on the fight
ing front than letter from home He feels linked
with his people and is all the reader to go into
battle for them Sometimes in the past, however
these letters have been written and delivered or
only delivered in patches of dozens at time. That
is real misfortune which every effort is now being
made to prevent Our soldiers and sailors are them
selves great letter writer's From Iceland alone they
are sending home 10000 a month They all expect
answers and eagerly await them. Those who have
relatives or friends the armed services should write
to them as often as possible. That genuine con-
tIibuon toward winning the The government
undertakes speedy delivery, despite all difficulties OF
censorship and distance
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-12

CBremerton News-searchlightp

tBremerton News Searchlight)
An cutlery Of indignant protest has dropped upon
the ungallant Bureau of Home Economics u S. De-
partment of Agriculture which went on record with
report that described the American
short and dumpy.' But the chivalrous statistcians
of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company say it
isn't So and come back with this remark: while in
general todays women may not have figures quite
attractive the movie stars and professional mod
els who popularity held up ideals of the sex,
the report has created false impression, according
to the statisticans TIL average stature of American
women is showing satisfactory improvement, they
say and this may be expected to continue. until the
general average of future generations should come
close to that of the glamorized groups"
Moreover, those defending statisticians proceed
to point out that tie government study affirms the
fact that American girls today class distinct
ly taller than their mohersgirls 10 to 25 old
being about inch taller the average than wom-
between As and SIS years. This said to reflect
the betterment in health of American women, re-
sultng primarily from better nutrition in childhood
and from the rise in the standard of living. LAS
more and more of population share these bene-
fits say the statistcians 1T is likely that there will
be further increase in the average height of Ameri
can women, until this general average comes close
ITO that observed among the most favored groups.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-12
A Fantastic BOttIeneck
Cincinnati Enquirer)


Fantastic is the word that Immediately suggests
itself in describing the reported obstruction of some
lines OF American aircraft production because the
holder of patent a single type of fastener
has refused license other manufacturers under his
patent. 2 Ill t.
Thurman Arnold, Assistant Attorney General, told
the Senate Patents Committee that the entire as
sembly line at aircraft plant shut down for
lack of this single iem-a gadget handler and more
substantial than the ordinary nut and bolt. Mr. Ar
mold charged that the patent holder, protected by
patents in the United States, France England, and
Canada persistenty has refused issue licenses for
manufacture of the fastener although acknow-
Lodging his inability to produce anywhere near the
60000,000 screws of this type needed in the United
States aircraft building program ,,,. IL Inn.
If the situation is as Mr.. Arnold describes it, the
immediate question is why the government has not
already acted rather than merely at this stage of the
proceedings telling a Senate committee about it as
argument for legislation against patent abuses
The government has the power--as has been dem
onstrated-to take over the fastener factory
and thereupon assume the responsibility for licensing
other manufacturers if the factory cannot pro-
duce the item in the number required for the war
program
1t would be well to know more about this in
stance Why was this fantastic little bottleneck per-
mitted to develop to the point of slowing down the
aircraft program? The government at other points
has not been considerate of private interest where
it ccncted with public interest and the effort?
Did the Attorney Generals department want action
classic example of something?
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-12
|. HOROSCOPE
"The stars incline
but do not Compel
WEDNESDAY, MAY .13

An adverse aspect is strong to-
day and seems to dominate. In
the morning there may be vague
news regarding the war which
arouses anxiety, later allayed.
HEART AND HOME: Energies
formerly expended in social recre-
atoms now will be concentrated
upon winning the war. College girls
will put on uniforms at the be-
ginning of the summer vacation
and with the thousands of women
accepted for industry will prove
their ability in many lines of work.
Again the farmerette will be popu-
lar Graduates of agricultural
schools will prove their executive
ability. ~ .h
| BUSINESS AFFAIRS. Opposition
to the profit system during the
war will prove ineffective although
there will be less profiteering than
reformers have foreseen. Heads of
big business will demonstrate their
splendid patriotism by using their
talents and experience for the ben
eft of the nation. The seers de-
clare that a few new millionaires
will emerge from the period of con-
flict but they will contribute vast
sums of money TO the Government
and will not be numbered among
the heroes CT the democracies.
NATIONAL ISSUES: Initiation
as the principal bugaboo of the
nation will be perceptible as it ex-
tends despite efforts of the Gov
eminent to prevent it. As many
commodities become scarce prices
will advance through the coming
Summer. Housing will continue to
be a problem and high rents, will
prevail in ccnters of industry. Laws
to prevent exploitation of home
seekers will be circumvental, the
seers predict
. INTERNATIONAL AFFAIR
Portents of extremely hazardous
conditions attending an offensive
of the Allied Nations seems to pre-
sage hard fighting, treacherous
| communicates by the enemy which
will strive to cause alarm in the
democracies and desperate resort
to barbaric methods of conflict.
Coming weeks are to bring grave
apprehensicns to this country but
the Autumn should be time of
well-founded confidence.
Persons whose birthdate it is
have the augury of a year of I'M
expected experiences which are for
tunate Women may have disap-
pointments in love affairs.
Children born on this day prob
ably will be dignified and good
natured These subjects of Taurus
should become reserved, conserva-
tive men and women with a gift
for using their talents profitably
Copyright, 1922
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-12

done about the tumble of informa-
ton agencies, furious undercovel
tug-of- war has been in progress
among them for preference. OCI
OCIA, the Army and Navy have
pulled wires to prevent being CO.
ordinated and to retain their auton-
omouS status.
Dawdling OGR chief Lowell Mel
lett, apparently aware that he had
no chance to be made Co-Ordinator
nobly disclaimed any desire for the
job. But he vigorously pressed the
appointment of a close friend nc
better qualified than he is.
Finally. the name OF Elmer DAVIS
crack neWsman and radio common
tator, was suggested to the Presi-
dent. However the President didn't
get very far; for after looking over
the tangle of jealousies and intrigue
Davis sent word to the White House
that he did not want the job.
Shortly after this. the President
turned the whole matter over tc
Attorney General Biddle TO draw up
a plan and recommend Co-Ordin-
ator, thus hort-circuiting Budget
Director Harold Smith who had
been trying TO stick his ambitious
oar into this churning sea.
Roosevelt is now awaiting Biddle's
report.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-12

for newsman Blair BolleS. 1t was a
woman, but not Madame Lombard.
IF you want good story said the
voice, call this number in ten min
utes, and ask Col Lombard about his
plans for the future"
Bolles called the number she had
given him, got Lombard, and learned
that he was going to join Gen. de-
Gaulle. The story appeared on the
front page of the Star-the same
paper which carries the syndicated
column Of Madame Helen Lombard.
When the colonel got home that
evening, he found his columnist wife
waiting for him. with the paper in
her hands.
What's this about your going over
to the Free French?" she demanded
Yes, Helen he said Its true"
But Emmanuel" she exclaimed.
do you know what you've done?
You've SCOOPED mel
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-12
1S6 TUBER(UllR
TESTS GIVEN At
JUNEAU SCHOOLS

Tuberculin tests were given yes
terday in the Juneau Public Schools
to total of 236 persons OF these
200 were grade school students, So
high school and II teachers.
DR.. Courtney Smith gave the tests
and those which prove positive by
turning red within few days will
have an opportunity to have X-rays
taken.
The positive showing of these
tests is not a danger sign. however
and parents are warned not to
worry. Positive results often show,
proving merely that germs are pres
ent in the body. but not that active
tuberculosis has set in. BY means
of the x-rays which will be made
available later, any signs of the
disease in those who have regis
tered positive to the tests, will be
lOulIQ. ~ ~ ~ - u = * ~ "
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-12
FIOULNN LiluUlliL ROBERTA LEE

Is proper OF a link
with her the
A. No link his woman's
through particularly crowded street protecting from traffic
girl?
A this is entirely optional.
When attending theatre a
wearing hat that obscures should
A. quietly will
O. an O
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-12
20 YEARS AGO f {yfm EMPIRE
MAY II. 1922

MAY H.
j. Iousac formerly recently in the drug
Anchorage purchased Thompson Drug Store at
Nenana
returning the Watson
spending previous South
Badeson, Manager Bank Bank of
Anchorage Anchorage
Cashier the
according
to take
the Skagway office May Is.
pleasure the Episcopalian L, L.
Harding with Spicke
Apartments.
Ramseyer T. Meyer cannery Chatham
morning Phillip
business.
previous
succeeded w. Grant resigned.
turned Fire Chief L Gray
which had been order
The supply ship left port
supplies
S, southbound
large attended party given
Church
raising improve the Guild Hall
with a
perature a minimum As
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-12
Daily Lessons in English " y. l. GORDON

OFTEN MSUSED Shakes
peale author" MAINTAINS"
OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED: Ribad Pronounce rb-ald,
n RIDE), unstressed, first syllable.
OFTEN MISSPELLED pointed piece of
SYNONYMS Overcome verb conquer subdue surmoun
WORD STUDY: use word three times and it yours Let
vocabulary each Todays
ITERACY ignorance of learning specifically inability read THE
leace publishers
peareS) works"-Pope
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-12
DISEASE REPORT Is kiss
LISTS NuMPS HIGH

Eight cases of pneumonia were
reported in the Territory last week,
according to the regular report OF
the Territorial department. of
Health. OF these cases, 3 were in
Anchorage and in. Fairbanks. e
Mumps cases in the number of
26 were reported scattered in the
Territory, IL in Fairbanks. Five
whooping cough cases were reported
in Juneau and three scarlet fever
cases in Anchorage.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-12
.BpW CLUB )! HAS
ELECTIONS i |! J Al
MEETING HERE


Juneau Business and Professional
Woman's Club met last night in
the home of Anita Garnick and
elected new officers for the COM
ing club year. 49, r4e
Miss Kathleen Carlson was named
President, of the group and First
Vice President is Mrs. Crystal Snow
JENNIE. Mrs. T.. j. Jacobsen is Sec
ond Vice President. Miss Lila Sin
clair. Secretary, and Miss Betty
Goodman, Treasurer.
Installation Of these officers will
take place at the home of Mrs
William Paul. on May 26.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-12

hauled by rail as much as possible
from Florida to avoid submarines.
Oil is clogged up in the producing
fields for lack of railroad transport
tation. And with the sinkings of
several Chilean ore ships, more iron
ore has to be hauled from interior
U. s. iron mines
In view of all this, Eastman COM
plains bitterly that Nelson won't re-
lease the steel and let the car
foundries do the job. 80.
Copyright, 1912, by United Feature
Syndicate. IncD
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-12

Priorities have been established on plumbing and
heating equipment costing more than S. We are
awaiting further details but meanwhile, if your hot
water heater springs leak, don't know of any
thing suggest except to stick your finger in the
hole and start hollering for Donald Nelson.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-12
SCOOPED HIS WIFE

Col. Emmanuel Lombard, former
military attache of the French En-
bassy, recently joined the Free
French cause in public protest
against Laval Washington might
have expected this news TO appear
first in a certain gossip column
written by Madame Lombard, his
wife. But it didn't.
To the office of the Washington
Star came a mysterious phone call
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-12

tenance, increase as the speed does Accidents and
deaths the highways also mount as the speed
ometer needle shoots up. fa 4
The Territorial Highway Department is to be
commended for sensible revision of the Alaska
speed laws.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-12

An announcement says the Treasury intends TO
call on people in their homes to buy bonds. Gosh life
is getting complicated When the doorbel rings.
won't know whether it's the brush man Henry
Morgenthau.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-12
HOSPITAL NOTES

Frank Bonnet has been dismissed
from ST. AIMS Hospital after re-
ceiving medical treatment there.
Mrs. Robert Meek and her in
FAINT daughter have gone home from
st. AIMS Hospital.
Ralph Bruin was admitted to ST.
AIMS Hospital yesterday for medi-
cal treatment.
David Charles of Petersburg has
entered the Government Hospital
for medical treatment
Leslie Johnson has left the Gov
eminent Hospital to return to his
home in Hoonah after receiving
medical treatment here.
EYES EXAMINED
and BROKEN LENSES replaced in
our own shop. DR.. Rae Lillian
Carlson. Blomgren BLDG. Phone G3c.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-12
LOOK and LEARN 6 GORDON

l. What is the weight of a eggs?
@ What is abbatoir?
was
What prominent the United States
means the
What the OF
ANSWERS:
l. About pound,
q A slaughterhouse.
g. Wife
A. Ohio
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-12

President Roosevelt is looking for word to
explain the effects of initiation How about "Ouch?'
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-12

H. Baderson Manager the Bank of Seward and the
Anchorage his residence Anchorage
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Washington
Merry
Go-Round

Continued from Page one'
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Henry Roden returning Juneau the Admiral
pending previous visiting in the South
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large had attended the bridge party given the
ling by the Ladies Guild the Episcopal Church for the
aisng funds to improve the Guild Hall
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The u S. s. Swallow naval radio supply ship had left
supplies radio stations between and Cordova 1t
bout southbound
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-12

Weather for the continued unsettled with
erature of 81 and minimum of as.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-05-12

Two fire alarms had been turned in by Fire Chief j.
ut the new fire alarm which had been out of order
Imperial Valley press., 1942-12-16

ring body. The commission will
begin an elimination bout, instead,
to determine a champion, it an
nounced.
Shans had Withdrawn from a
bout with Chester Rico, scheduled
for st. Nicholas arena on Decem-
Der 81. because of a fractured rib,
CommerS said. X-ray pictures of
the injury which were presented
to the commission showing the eX
tent of the injury were of "inSuf-
ficient evidence" however
The Rico bout WAS one of Sc
ries being staged to determine the
successor to Sammy Angott, light
weight king who gave up his throne.
Sommers said Shans' injury will
keep him out of the ring for three
months.
Also directly caused by the antics
of the boxing group was the clos
ing of three small metropolitan
fight clubs i'll New York. Promoter
Marty Cohen closed his RingWood
Grove, st. Nicholas arena and