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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-03-19
A NEW ALLY?

Indications of strengthening of Swedish armed
forces and extensive maneuvers in the north of
Sweden hint that after two years of neutrality, Swed-
en- may eventually be forced to enter the
The place where the maneuvers being car
red gives away the fact that the Swedes fear that
Naz troops may try to force their way through Swet
sh territory from Norway to Finlanet The,
Germans had asked for such passage and re-
fused
1t is very probable that Germany might risk such
move and add Sweden to her list of enemies, The
reason is the same that decided her to send
the Scharnhorst, the Gneisenau and the Prnz Eugen
through the gauntlet of the English Channel 1t is
the Nazi desire to cut off the most important supply
line now running into Russia the lifeline which has
helped Russia to change defense into an offense
The best line at present is across the Atlantic to
Archangel. The route from the West Coast of the
United States to Vladivosok was cut when Japan en-
tered the Other routes are limited and slow
The NaA desire is to cut off all supplies to the
Soviet.
But Sweden's new attitude is putting barriers in
the path of the Germans and blocking the Nazis in
what they consider essential move always is dam
gerous The Swedes may feel that the Germans are
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-03-19
THE RUBBER SITUATION

Probably no conservation effort is more important
in successfully waging modern war than that of
saving rubber Most citizens are vaguely aware OF
the fact that rubber is essential part of war
machine 1t is doubtful, however, if these citizens
realize Just how essential the vital material is.
1t would be impossible for the United States to
win the war unless military forces have an
ample supply of rubber. # rubber is lacking our
planes can't fly tanks can't move, our field guns
can't operate, our warships can't function.
Just how much rubber do we have available to-
day? Official estimates place that amount at not
enough. But adding to the available supply what
shall eventually make in our new factories. these
officials tell that there is about enough to en-
able us to complete our great armament program.
Americans shouldn't be fooled by this rubber
rationing business. 1t isn't by any means a pre-
cautionary measure. It's being done because it is
a question of winning or losing a war. 1t is an
absolute military necessity.
Take this advice, if you have a nice set of tires
your auto look at them and say that's all there
is And there isn't going to be any more for long
time Treat them accordingly
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-03-19
YOUR COOPERATION ASKED

The first of several "alerts' to test the working
ability of the various divisions of Juneaus Civilian
Defense Unit will be held tonight starting at 7
o'clock 1t is vital that every person in Juneau,
whether he is member of defense division or
not, give his or her utmost cooperation in the prac-
tice drill.
This drill is being held because it is essential
that smooth working organization be perfected to
meet any emergency We at war. 1t isn't only
family possible that Alaska may be attacked it is
probable 1t is imperative that civilians learn before
IL is too late how to conduct themselves during an
attack on their town, their homes.
Rules and regulations concerning the alert were
printed in The Empire yesterday. They were COM
plete and easy to follow. Every person in Juneau
should have read them. Follow them out tonight
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-03-19

yestigated and exposed their OPP
erations. But the Doodle boys re-
main unperturbed.
Like swarms of locusts they crowd
the hotel lobbies. the bars, the con-
gressional corridors, the government
agencies. Not even in the palmiest
days OF the notorious Smoot- Hawley
tariff bill during the Hoover Adj
ministration were they as numer-
GUS or as voracious.
Chief inyestigational attention has
centered on the war contract manip-
ulators. They operate along three
general lines: ID straight commits
sons, 60 as special company officials
whose commission payments are
disguised as payroll charges, and 90
as sub-contract distributors.
Whatever the method, the take"
is juicy and the racket extremely
profitable.
In recent weeks the new tax pro-
posals have produced another horde
OF lobbyists-the so-called tax "ex-
perts" who command big fees for
their peculiar services, during and
after the enactment of tax meas
ure.
With new and bigger tax laws
coming every year these gentry have
waxed fat. And now with the latest
bill scheduled to. be the biggest of
all, they are looking forward to an
all-time high killing.
The tax experts are now haunting
offices of the House Ways and Means
Committee, where under the law, tax
legislation must Originate. $3.50
The under cover Vaccinations of
tax lobbyists long have been motor
ious. But never. despite repeated
efforts, has Congress ever done any
thing concrete about banning them.
Justice Hugo Black, as crushing
Senator from Alabama. came the
nearest, by passing a lobby curbing
dill through the Senate. where his
powerful personal influence was felt.
But when the bill got to the House,
the Doodle gang seuttled it in COM
mittee.
One reason was that many Con-
gressmen count On going into the
lobbying racket themselves if de-
feated. 4
NOTE: Some members of the
Ways and Means Committee are SO
outraged by the current number
and crassness of the tax lobbyists
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-03-19
SHIPS FIRST

There was hot debate inside the
Maritime Commission over whether
Captain Torkild Richer, ex-chair-
man of the Texas OH Company
should be, put in charge of the Sa-
vannah Shipyards. Inc. This was
because Richer was exposed in 1910
as a friend of Nazi agent DR.. Ger
hard Westrick, also as having been
on intimate terms with Field Mar
shall Goering, and as having done
business with the Na2is.
When all this was disclosed, Richer
resigned as chairman Of Texaco.
Therefore, when it was proposed
that he and Ed Farley. of the World
War Shipping Board. take over the
Savannah Shipyards, Maritime Com
missioners woodward. Carmody and
MacCauley objected. To settle the
question, Chairman Land finally
went direct to the President. This
was his reply:
IF the devil himself can build
ships, III hire him"
NOTE: Significant fact is that the
friends and brother-in-law of Tom
Corcoran, ex-Brain Truster, had the
original Savannah contract. and
unlike most shipbuilders, had not
borrowed one cent of government
money. However. SO much unfavor-
able publicity resulted from Cor
coran's connection with the deal
that the Maritime Commission
transferred the yards TO Richer
and now may get even more pub
licity. 4esi
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-03-19
CRIME INCREASES

According to figures released by the Department
of Justice an estimated total of l53l272 major
crimes committed in the United States during
1941 increase of 8 percent over tie previous
year.
The statistics reveal that a major crime was
committed every 206 seconds during the year. A
feonious homicide occurred every 40 minutes burg
larry committed every IL minutes, an automo-
bile stolen every 2al minutes. citizen was
robbed every lOk minutes and larceny occurred
every "a seconds.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-03-19
FIVDLNN LiluULIIL ROBERTA LEE

@ the a travelling dress
perhaps single corsage
buttonhole. ~
c. When thanking courtesy,
say Thanks" Much obliged?
Neither; the THANK you
While making announcements banquet
of ceremonies rise seated?
A. He should matter courtesy he
guests
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-03-19
Daily Lessons in English " " L. GORDON

WORDS say, boy nine years ole"
years years age
years"
OFTEN M1sPRoNoUNcED Gsten Pronounce ism; is
OFTEN MISSPEIIIED: Lavalere cavalier.
SYNONYMS Dogmatc dictatorial, bigoted, arrogant.
WORD STUDY: use three times and it yours Let
Today
IMPOSTER; imposes Others a pretender.
opportunity to expose mpostor"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-03-19
HOROSCOPE
"The stars incline
but do not compeW
FRIDAY. MARCH 20

Benefic aspects dominate today
which should bring reassuring news
regarding the world war. The stars
smile upon military movements, but
there is a warning omen for the
Navy.
HEART AND HOME: AS a pub
Tic service care of the health and
avoidance of accidents becomes i'm
perative now. The Government has
emphasized the duty of raising the
national health level. Newspapers
and radio programs have warned
that in times OF national emer-
gency it is unpatriotic to add to the
burdens borne by physicians or to
the crowded condition OF hospi-
tails. Lack of medicines is fore
seen. There are fewer nurses than
are required at this time. House
keepers will contribute much by
providing wholesome food and by
watching minor illnesses that de-
velop in the family
BUSINESS AFFAIRS: Persons
who have lost positions because of
war changes in shops and factories
will find reasonable profits in small
mercantile ventures in centers Of
industry. Astrologers warn that
nothing should be started when
Saturn affects the promising Juu-
tier aspect. American resourceful-
ness will be widely demonstrated in
the coming summer when novel
enterprises will flourish. Colleges
will contribute many highly trained
technicians who will become en-
ployees of the great industries
NATIONAL ISSUES: Again the
simple life will become fashionable.
Cooking classes will absorb the at
tention of thousands of women who
realize that scientific menus in Ar
my camps will develop experts in
the appraisal of home meals. Plant
ing of vegetables in many flower
gardens will prove educational ev-
en- though marked economies will
not result. The seers point out
that through, war restrictions the
luxurious scale of American living
will be lowered to a level that is
healthful and devoid of extrava-
gance
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIR
The war cycle of Saturn in Taurus
brings such waste as the world
never has known. Through this
year there will be reverses for the
Allies but they are, minor when
compared with actual progress to-
ward victory. For 1942 should prove
that victory for the democracies is
inevitable. Uranus, planet of free
dom, in Gemini seems to promise
gain in strength that assures ulti-
mate triumph while Saturn presages
grave difficulties and responsible
ties.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
the augury of a year of advance
ment. There. will be rare oppor-
tunities which include travel and
new associations.
Children born on this day prob
ably will be intellectual and arr
tistic. These Pisces natives love
antiques and are loyal to old ideals
Of beauty.
copyright, l942)
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too busy in other battles to against them, but
just to make sure they preparing.
Sweden's attitude appears to be getting tougher
all the time. Most Swedes now seem persuaded that
since the United States has entered the fight, the
ultimate defeat of the Axis will be accomplished
Stockholm is a much better source of news than it
has been. And bold public utterances on the part
of Swedish officials and churches in Sweden are be-
coming much more frequent.
It is probable that the United Nations will be
adding a new name to the list before long.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-03-19
LOOK and LEARN & GORDON

T. Which a city bearing
g. What bird lives longer than other bird animal
captivity?
g. What proportion of all people
A. What applied which
corresponds with the word atmosphere?
S. Who the Book Revelations?
ANSWERS:
L Oklahoma, whose capital Oklahoma City.
2. The parrot 81
8 Between three
4. Ltlosphere
st, John, Evangelist
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-03-19
THE DOODLE GANG

Lobbyists are an old story in
Washington but never has the Capt.
tai been SO overrun with them as
today.
The Truman committee, the Nav
al and Military Affairs committees
plus other committees all have in
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-03-19
Time To Act
CBremerton News-searchliehtl

(BremertOn NeWs-S earchliehtl ~, -
Two reports of the most pressing Importance to
the people of this country have recently appeared
One made by the. Senate, economy committee, of
which Senator Byrd is chairman, shows specifically
where reductions in defense expenditures in
cess of s1,7O000000O can Immediately be effected
The other report, made by the BrookingS Institu-
ton, advocates cuts totang about $4,000 0000 900
And both of these reports are of a preliminary
nature.
Additional recommendations involving further
reductions in spending, will be made. The failure
of Congress up to the present time, to make single
important cut in defense spending of any kind
is national disgrace. 1t places the national econ
omy in jeopardy, 1t raises the specter of ruinous
taxation 1t shows tragic lack of understanding of
the grim demands of the times we live in Will
those who make our laws actor will military VIC
tory be lost in bankruptcy? 49,
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Surprise Honofs
Ma" MtCraryon
Birthday tuesday

For her husband, whose birthday
it was,- MRS. r. w. McCrary was
hostess at cocktaiis st. Patrick's
day at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
r. y. Dyer.
The party, surprise to the
guest Of honor, was attended BY
ibout thirty friends.
Mr.. McCrary is radio ground sta
ton supervisor for Pan American
Always, Alaska Division.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-03-19

The war will be brought home to
American housewives through the
Monday washing and the Tuesday
ironing. The day is not far off
when housewives in certain areas
VIII be asked to stagger their wash
ing and ironing throughout the
week, for the sake of national de-
Tense.
New, war production plants are
creating such demand for power
that domestic use of electricity viii
have to be cilrtailed. The trouble
comes from the peak loads cree
ated because Mrs. John Doe and all
the neighhors. do their washing on
Monday, and their ironing on Tues
day. ,,sJas jSs
This is one of the economy meas
ures the Power Branch Of the War
Production Board is working on and
which probably will be carried out
on a voluntary basis. But whether
voluntary or not, according to j. A.
Kr1ig, chief of the Power Branch,
christmas tree lighting this year is
definitely, out in areas Of heavy de-
Tense industries" s<,
Copyright, 1892, by United Feature
Syndicate. IncD
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-03-19

NOTICE, Is HEREBY GIVEN;
That Stanley Nowicka. executor Of
the estate Of Herbert Lee. deceased,
has filed his final account and re-
port of his administration of said
estate. and his petition for distribu-
ton of the residue, thereof, in the
United States Commissioners Court
for juneau Precinct, at Juneau, AL
aska; that 10 o'clock A, M. May 7th,
i942. has been fixed as the time and
said court the place for hearing
same; and that all persons con-
cerned therein are hereby notified
to appear at said time and place
and file their objections, if any, to
said final account and petition for
settlement and distribution thereof
Dated: Juneau, Alaska, March S
1912. rs
STANLEY NOWICKA,
ss.g Executor.
First publication, March S, 1912.
Last publication. March 26, 1912.
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70 YEARS AGO f {y3T EMPIRE
MARCH 10, 1922

MARCH 10
Harding
before Congress
The match the bowling the Ketcikan Ek
the Juneau Ek club
alleys with cabled the end
evenings Juneau
Metcalf
Adams with tables of bridge Thursday
evening tables following afternoon
A. Hills Superintendent Chichagof Mining
pany, Ambassador a short business trip
Superintendent the -chichagof Mining
the Ambassador remain for day
Gamick. Chairman Bone How
together with their director Miss Mary
Canahan in the cast McNaughton Hoe Sade
Stanley ogenson Mock Eugene Kirk Billy Bggs
Godng Legia
Ganick Lucia Smith Lillian
the business staff in connection with production PISS
ragged days
thought the
basketball Petersburg word
that the returning the
to which they had been transferred off Taku Inlet
Friday night Ninth which
were laid for a.
according
Phillips Skagway
replacing following
night
without change temperature
brisk northeaely temperature and mini
mum 90
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-03-19

Newark women demanding representation on
the local rationng board which will regulate lingerie
Men are competent authority that subject only
before Christmas
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The United States has long had its own scorched
earth policy. Smokers caused 1924 of 2400 forest
fires in New York State alone last year. resulted in
destruction of ll464 of woodland the heaviest
losses in five years.
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be carried out when he hears about
this plan
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Washington
Merry
6o-Round

Continued from Page one)
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Hills Assistant Superintendent of the Chichagof Mini
pany arrived the Ambassador business trip
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The Dairy Alaska E3apiEe mas Thu
largest paid. circulation Of any Al.
aska newspaper. ass4--,
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Adams entertained with five tables of bridge Thursday
ing tables the following afternoon
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STAGGERED wAsHpAYs

that they threaten an investigation
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-03-19

President Harding
further regarding soldiers which
Congress
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-03-19

change temperature
northeaserly Maximum SO and mini
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j. Williams Superintendent of the HirstChichagof Mimi
AMY arrived in Juneau on the Ambassador
Evening star., 1942-03-27
NV, with expenditure Of about

NV, with expenditure Of about
$4,000.
2. A new building of permanent
construction on park property near
Boiling Field and the Naval Reserve
air base in Anacostia. to cost about
| $4,000.
3. A new building in the center
Of Government once concentra-
! tion," estimated at $l50,000.
4. A new or remodeled building
in area adjacent to Fifteenth and
r streets NV. costing about 500, 900.
Is Outdoor Projects Proposed.
Concerning outdoor facilities for
recreation the report recommends
Is projects scattered throughout the
city at a total cost of $3.50 $50. to
replace recreation facilities with
drawn for recent defense construc-
ton or military occupation.
Seventeen additional facilities, to-
falling $685., 900 because Of the needs
Of increased population, were rec
commended, bringing the total of the
81 proposals up to a grand total OF
81 ,254, ,750.
In addition to these it is recon-
mended that $125,O00 additional
should be made available for four
projects:
/. Improvement Of the c. d. O.
Canal in the area near Chain Bridge,
50 that 1t can be used for outing
activities.
2. Improvement of parks so that
shelters, toilet facilities, parking
area etc., can be provided at Forts
Dupont, Mahan, Kimble and Hunt.
3. Improvement Of Rock Creek
Park.
I. Improvement Of Glover Park.
Changes In Nearby Area.
Facilities adjacent to Washington
should also be improved, the report
proposed, at cost Of approximately
$145,0O0. These include:
l. The Letter estate. 3 miles
from Chain Bridge on the Virginia
side Of the Potomac should be i'm
proved by remodeling Of the dwell
ing of 80 rooms, and installation of
water supply for picnic areas
nearby.
2. Chopowamsic recreation area,
near Quantico. and Fort Belvoir.
containing 1900 acres should be de-
veloped with lake. 2,0O0-foot beach.
parking facilities for several hundred
cars, outdoor playing field and cabins
and loges for family use.
3. Catoctin area. located near
Thurmont, Nd, about IS miles from
the District should be made available
on q year-round basis. The Federal
Camp Council has operated a family
camp there for several years, and it
is estimated that the job Of making
the log buildings available the year
around would not require many
changes.
Recreat ton Board Favored.
Most of the funds recommended,
except deficiency and supplemental
items would come from the Lanham
community facilities bill for the
District. which now is pending in
Congress. The House passed the
measure with $500O0,0o0 and the
Senate made 1t $4,000, 900.
The report also approves the
pending bill to establish A recrea-
Evening star., 1942-03-27
More Extensive Use
OF Schools Proposed
For D. {. Recreation
Special F. S. A. Report
Points to Need Because
Of Influx Of CiviIions

To help the District meet more
adequately It's responsibility for rec.
reation for the enormous influx OF
strangers" particularly civilians, the
Federal Security Agency has pro-
posed more extensive Use of public
and private schools, private recrea-
ton facilities and Government
buildings.
A special report has been pre-
pared under direction OF Mark Nc
Closkey. director of recreation OF
the Federal Security Agency, and
Charles P. Taft. Ofi1ce of Defense
Health and Welfare Services. 1t is
an outgrowth OF a long-pending
survey and a hearing on February
18, when many public officials and
private citizens appeared.
Approving deficiency and supple
mental appropriations already re-
quested, the report proposed further
that funds of the Community Gen.
tiers and Fairgrounds Department
should be increased $63,900 for the
fiscal year 1e43. so that operation
Of schools could be further extended
This extensiNl would include use OF
eight elementary schools in impact
areas" as well as all junior and
senior high schools, and the opera
ton of programs in the II new
schools proposed for construction
under the Community Facilities Act
School buildings should be available
at least for six days and If necessary
for seven days week as the need
develops, the survey recommended
List Of U. S. Space Sought
A list Of available space in Gov
ernment buildings should be re-
quested OF Commissioner William
Reynolds of the Public Buildings
Administration, it was proposed.
Among factors to be considered
should be further use of libraries.
museums and recreation possibilities
OF restaurants.
-Four new or rental buildings were
recommended. These included:
/. A recreation club for civilian
men and women at 1859 r street
Evening star., 1942-03-27
ton board for the District Of Co.

ton board for the District Of Co.
lumbia.
The report says that provision for
defense recreation here had been
almost entirely for service men
to the exclusion Of new Government
employees. Since Government en-
ployment has doubled in the last
two years, and is expected to treble
by the end of next year, with a
total of 900, 900 employees here. i'm
mediate planning" the seurvey said,
is obviously necessary"
"One Of the most pressing prob
lems." the survey said, ''is that of
the new worker, young, unattached,
in more than go per cent of the
cases a girl, and making, in the
majority of cases. under 81 400 a
year. With increasing hours of
employment and night shifts, all
recreation planning will have to be
adapted and expanded" More
meeting and lounging space" in
dwellings was recommended.
Evening star., 1942-03-27
Two Amishmen jailed
For Droft Act Violation

By the Associated Press.
INDIANAPOLIS, March 27.-A
Federal judge saying that III we
lose the war we won't have any
churches" sentenced two members
of the Amish sect to prison yesterday
Evening star., 1942-03-27
British Queens Nephew
Is Reported Killed
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, March 27-Capt. John
Patrick Bowes-Lyon, master of
Glamis and nephew OF Queen Eliza
beth, was reported today to have
been killed somewhere in the Near
East. He first was reported missing
last october 4. He was a captain
Of the Scots Guards.
Maybe you can't buy . new tire,
but you can still get Defense stamps
and bonds.