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Evening star., 1942-04-12
Nature Wakes Up

December 7, 1941, marked the date
when America woke up to the reali-
ties of war as 1t exists today, and to
the need for new and powerful
mechanical weapons. We of the
Western Hemisphere realize as never
before two important facts-that
the sheer bravery Of relatively un-
armed combatants is insufficient to
insure victory, and that minding
ones own business does not guar
antee peace.
April 8, 1912, may have been the
date when Nature woke up and came
to the same conclusions. On this
date, at two points on the West
Coast, pair of significant incidents
occurred. In Alaska, huge Kodiak
bear, used to being king of his terri
tory, became enraged at an invading
tractor and challenged it, confident
of knocking 1t out. In about three
rounds the decision went the other
way. Badly mauled, the ex-champion
retired to reflect bitterly on mech
anized power. At the same time,
near Wheeler, Oregon, a seal, calmly
playing submarine in quiet waters,
was attacked without declaration of
war by a marauding eagle. Badly
wounded, the seal submerged for as
long as it could, but when obliged to
come to the surface was hit again by
the feathered dive bomber, and sank
once more, never to be seen again.
It is customary to think Of man AZ
learning from Nature, but evidently
the process Is reversible.
Evening star., 1942-04-12
Now Is the Time

For some weeks The Star has been
publicizing the need for an increased
physical training program in the
schools and an increase in the
medical and dental inspections of
public school pupils as a means Of
increasing the physical fitness Of
those who may soon be called to serve
their country in military or nom
combatant positions. Both the War
and Navy Departments have asked
the schools of the Nation to under
take this job as a war contribution.
This program naturally will cost
money. II the additional physical
training teachers, medical and den-
tai inspectors and public health
nurses are to be provided. The pro-
gram itself is not new, not an inno-
vation. But up to this time the
public schools have not been able to
apply it fully. The Board of Educa-
tion has approved on paper fine
physical training program, but it is
fully in effect only in one school and
partially in another. There are
medical and dental inspections being
made now by the Health Department,
but only a part of the 10000 students
are reached. Public health nurses
who visit the schools are trying to
interest parents in correcting the de-
fects noted by the physical examina-
tions. But these visits are far too
infrequent.
In the news columns Of The Star
many prominent officials have come
forward in support of the program.
1t is now incumbent upon those Of
flcials, if they sincerely favor the
proposals they have indorsed, to
make positive effort before the ap-
preparation subcommittees of both
House and Senate in support of them.
If they really want the full physical
fitness program in the schools, the
necessary money can and will be
found
Evening star., 1942-04-12
Fifty Years Ago
in The Stur

Fifty years ago Senator Joseph H.
Gallinger of New Hampshire was press
ing bill in the Senate to establish
municipal hospital for con.
Sollin9er sumptives. The Star Of
HospitoI April IL. 1892. printed
verbatim report of his ar
gument: at might not be improbable
for the Senate to pause and give thought
to a subject that deeply concerns the
physical and moral well-being of large
class In every State of the Union-a class
environed by misfortune and rendered
helpless by disease" At that time the
hospital now bearing his name was
known as the Washington Asylum and
was used also as jail. It consisted Of
three large thick-walled buildings OF
prisonlike appearance and four wooden
shacks formerly used for housing Union
soldiers.
Senator Gallinger's efforts, however,
did not really bear fruit until February,
1922, when the first modern building
Of the institution was changed in honor
Of the man who had done 50 much for it.
A dispatch from Chicago. published In
The Star of April II. 1892, read: "Nego-
tiations are now in progress for the
organization of one of the
Souso finest military bands in the
Leaves world, with John Philip
Sousa, now at the head of
the United States Marine Band, as its
leader. The players will be picked
artists and soloists from all parts Of the
United States, and the new organization
will be controlled by syndicate" It
is interesting to note that to Washing
toms loss, but to Sousas gain, he ac-
cepted, playing at the Worlds Columbian
Exposition at Chicago the following year,
later visiting Europe four times and
making trip around the world.
The Star of April II, 1892, reported
flood damage in Mississippi: THE last
four days have been the most distressing
this section (Columbus) has
Flood ever experienced. Wednesday
morning the Tombigbee River,
already full, began rising rapidly. BY
Thursday morning all the lowlands were
submerged, the river having risen IA
feet that night. 1t continued to rise all
day and by Friday morning was seven
feet higher than was ever known before
-. There has been great loss Of life and
an immense amount of property de-
stroyed."
Welcome today would be q repetition
Of news which so years ago was classed
as disaster. In dispatch from Toxic,
relayed through London, The
Toxic Star. Of April IL, 1892, said:
Els. Toxic, Japan, Scourged by an
Immense Fire. 5000 Houses
Burned. The conflagration which broke
out on Sunday did enormous damage.
The loss Of life was heavy. Up to the
present it is known that so of the natives
lost their lives and a number are still
missing The city of Toxic covers an
area of about % square miles and in
point Of extent is, after London, the
largest city in the world The population
is placed at between 100000 and
100000"
Evening star., 1942-04-12

lative battling In the House he closed
the Seventy-second Congress sine die.
walked over to the Senate, where within
an hour he was sworn in as Vice Presi-
dent presiding at the opening session
Of the Seventy-third Congress. prelin-
mary to the Inauguration Of President
Roosevelt. Schuyler Colfax Of Indiana
also went directly from the speakership
to the vice presidency In the adminis-
tration Of Grant, but he retired from
the House on March . and took the oath
Of Vice President the following day.
Evening star., 1942-04-12

Sepoys and the Bengalese nawab by
Hector Munro at Buxar. The rule
OF the English governors. however,
never has been altogether unchal-
lenged. Those shores that they have
occupied, the mountains and valleys
to which they toilsomely have pene-
trated, always have been mysteriously
hostile. If the same forces of resist
ance were now to be exerted against
the Japanese. the event might be
determinative.
Evening star., 1942-04-12

Of short-sighted leaders who pre-
ferred that India should perish
rather than accept an offer from
Britain which, under the prevailing
circumstances. was wholly proper
and reasonable.
Evening star., 1942-04-12

AMERICAN navy Is DoScQ III unpo1 td11e
part upon its weapons.
Actual battle experience shows:
In aircraft the American ships are far
superior to the Japanese and are at least
equal to the German. type for type. 1t
is reported officially that the Army Air
Force has shot down five Japanese planes
for every American plane lost. The
Nays record is at least as good. Amer
ican aircraft engaged in these encom-
ters, except for flying fortresses, are
not of really late model. Once the new
model planes come into action in large
numbers the japanese will be left far be-
hind and the Germans will be hard
pressed.
1t is somewhat the same story in tanks.
American light tanks engaged in Africa
did well against German medium tanks.
Since then new models have been
brought into production and In speed,
firepower and armor are more ad-
vanced than those Of any other nation.
Japan's mechanical equipment is sec
ond rate and Japan, without q motor
car industry, is unable to equip an army
Of the German or American type. OF
course, she may not need an army OF
this kind If she can deny us battle
field on which modern equipment can be
used
New American guns are making an
equally impressive record. The Garand
rife has proved itself in action against
the Japanese in the Philippines. This
country's new anti-aircraft guns, few
Of which are on Corregidor and Bataan.
have proved themselves in action. Amer
lean artillery has performed wei IN the
few tests 1t has had to date. There stin
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-23
COMPANY F HAS
 WAITING ROOM

Officers and personnel of Com pany F, who recently furnished the office building across the street from the Territorial Building for merly used by Montgomery Ward as town club room for the mem- bers of their company to use as headquarters during their visits in Juneau, today asked Miss Juanita Kay, American Red Cross repre- sentative, to express their thanks to Juneau residents for their CO., operation.
 Furniture, pictures and other equipment for the waiting room were furnished by many organiza- tions in the city and individuals also helped by donating pieces of furniture and other equipment, sewing curtains and cushions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-23
Add Horrors
 Of Wartime
Women s Hats Are fo Be. Alike-This Is Going
 to Hit Fair Sex

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 23. = Wars cruelest blow-the necessity of wearing hat like her neighoor's soon will fall on the American women, home economics author ity predicts.
 Yes, - it's too bad" said Miss Jennie Harris, Knoxville, Tenn, president of the American Home Economies Association, put we women will be pretty well standar- dized-as far as fashion goes.
 Two years hence, or before, MISS Harris told a state home econo- mists' convention, women Will De forced to fight back bushes upon encountering friends wearing hats identical to their own.
 "The English women,' Miss Har- ris recalled, stood up pretty well for two years but now are begin ming to look a trifle frowzy. Ward robes of most American women and girl will probably keep them look ing che for another six months or a year"
 Then what?
 With silk and nylon earmarked for parachutes, with wool, rayon and cotton needed 5o clothe sol diers and sailors, the individuality of the American female will be- come a war casualty.
 Manufacturers, in order to con- serve materials, will be forced to standardize their models and one dress will be like another, much to the discontinue, the speaker said, of women who long have summed uniformity.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-23
GIRL SCOUTS TO
 HAVE FULL WEEK
 STARTING SUNDAY

National Girl Scout week will start on Sunday, with Juneau Scouts set for a week of activities celebrating the event.
 First on the schedule is an activity which began today and will continue throughout the week, the selling of cookies in grocery stores and taking orders at homes Sundays program includes the attending of church services, in uniform, each girl to attend her own church.
 At pm, the Girl Scout Court of Awards will be held in tn e Northern Light Presbyteria n Church. The program will start with the Girl Scout march, with all scouts taking part. Carol Beery Davis will play the march. Color bearers will be Marion English, AL ice Jean Davis, Loretta Keithahn, and Lois FoSsum.
 Next is the pledge to the flag and then the national anthem sung by the audience. Noreen Andrews will give the Girl Scout laws.
 Mrs. George Washington is to be the featured speaker of the afternoon. She will be followed by Mrs. R. E. Coughlin, giving an out line of Girl Scout activities. Investiture of new Scouts and awards will be under the direction of Mrs. H. L. Faulkner, Scout Com missioner, and then members of the senior troop will receive their Red Cross certificates and will take their oaths for service at First Aid Stations
 The Court will close with Girl Scout taps.
 During the week, scheduled pro- grams include a radio broadcast Tuesday evening; and the sponsor ing of the show at the Capitol Theatre on Friday evening.
 Saturday afternoon at 2 pm. in the Scottish Rite Temple, Scouts will give a tea and style show, all under their own direction.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-23
Moose Will
 Meet Tonight

At the regular meeting of the Moose tonight, the session start ing at 8 o'clock, there will be ini- tiation and many matters of im- portance will be brought before the lodge for disposal
 Plans for the big Mooseheart celebration to be held on Friday, October 30, in the club rooms, have been completed, according to an nouncement made by those in charge.
 The Moose quartet, M. J. Haas, Ray Eaton, Jim Gibson and E. R. Eaton, Sr., will make its debut at the celebration. The quartet has been rehearsing for the past week. In addition to this musical feature there will be short talks on Moose heart, games for the children of the members, and plenty of re- treatments.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-23
rails 28.72, utilities 1860.
PRICES THURSDAY

The closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock on Thursday was 2, American Can 67as, Ana conda 27l2, Bethlehem Steel 58as, Commonwealth and Southern 11/3O, Curtiss Wright 9, International Harvester 5lA, Kennecott 32, New York Central IFS, Northern Pa cific 8, United States Steel 4924 Pound $4o4.
 The Dow, Jones averages were as follows for Thursday: industrials ll4.94, rails 28.64, utilities 1881.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-23

The secret of silk culture is said to have been smuggled out of China in $50 A. D. by two monks who concealed silkworm eggs in hollow slaves.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-23
Junior Hostesses Urged to Attend
 Dance Saturday

AS another in the series of dane es for enlisted men is sponsored tomorrow evening by the AWVS in the Elks Ballroom, sponsoring chaperones of Juneau are urged to see that the Junior Hostesses under their sponsorship attend the dance, Mrs. Ernest Gruening said today.
 With increasing numbers of ser- vice men taking advantage of these opportunities for recreation, not enough Junior Hostesses have been available at the dances for com pletely successful evenings for the service men.
 Tomorrow night, before the reg ular dancing begins, classes in ball. room dancing will be sponsored by AWVS members for any service men who wish to take advantage.
 Recordings will be used tomor- row night, but it is hoped the Post orchestra will be available soon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-23
COASTAL
 MAKES SITKA
 FLIGHTS TODAY

Passengers leaving today for Sit ka with Alaska Coastal Airlines were M. H. Fritz, R. O. Rhine Charles w. Spudick, Buster Rine- hart, John Crowley, E. H. Woods Erwin A. Hirchey and Sophie Har- ris.
 Those who arrived on the first plane today from Sitka were Cor don Mcdonald, Jr., Simeon Cohi- gas, w. J. Eitman, Milton Thomp- son and Donald Macdonald.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-23
McEACHRAN ON TRIP

N. A. McEachran, merchandise broker, left this morning for, a business trip to Ketchikan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-23
RED CR0SS WORKER
 HERE ON WAY NORTH

Neil Sovey, of Dayton, Ohio, now a recreational worker for the Am erican Red Cross, was in Juneau last night on his way to Yakutat where he is to be stationed.
 MT. Sovey, who did YMCA work with young men in Dayton for some time, took three weeks of special training in Washington, D. C., then went to Anchorage for additional training and has been visiting in various cities of the Territory before being assigned to Yakutat.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-23
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Oct 23. - Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 2ls, American Can 68. Anaconda 27ss, Bethlehem Steel 57ss, Commonwealth and Southern 5ll6, Curtiss Wright 8%, Interna- tional Harvester 51%, Kennecott 31s4, New York Central 1l7s, Northern Pacific SIS, Pound $404, United States Steel 49l4.
 DOW, JONES AVERAGES
 The following are today's Dow, Jones averages: industrials 11488,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-23

The biggest jump in U. s. pop ulation was in the decade, 1s2o- le3O. with an increase of IT million.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-23
NOTICE

I will not be responsible for any bills contracted by anyone but my self for the Tee Harbor Herring mpany and the Gasboat Wilson"
 adv. JACK DIJNN.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-23
EYES EXAMINED

and BROKEN LENSES replaced in our own shop. Dr. Rae Lillian Carlson, Blomgren Bldg. Phone 6s6.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-02
TOO GOOD LOOKING

lie was too good looking. she
saw. His eyes were 100 blue anC
his crooked grin too attractive
And Judith, she could tell, hac
missed none of these upSettinl
characteristics
What part OF the country do
you come from. Mr. Faron >"
Mrs CarTuthCrs asked IN one of
the few pauScS in judith and
MlchaclS conversation.
California" hc answered
Born and brought up there"
"1t seems 60 me I've heard
your name before" Mrs Car
ratherS probcd gently is your
fathers name Michael. toO?"
NO, Mrs. Carruthers. Nv
fathers name IL JudsOn"
Mrs. CarrgtheTS chOkcd She
had been bothered by that last
name And no wonder. Faron. oi
course a name known over the
country standing for thousands oil
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-02

Judith said. And Mrs. Carruth-
ers drew a deep breath of relief.
Judith was sure, she could see.
II was written in her clear gray
eyes.
I'll never be more sure Of
anything" Judith went on
dreamily. IL admire him so. DO
you know what he's done,
mother? He worked his way
through college, because he said
his father had done enough for
him. Mr.. Faron, j mean. Not
his real father"
Mrs Carruthers chilled.
what do you mean. Are YOU
saying that Mr.. Faron isn't
MichaeIs father >"
Judith didn't notice her mother
face.
"Michaeps adopted" she said.
"And after he finished college ne
found himself n job and did aw-
fully well. He could have gotten
a commission when he went into
the army. but he said he'd rather
earn u. He's wonderful, mother"
You're not planning 20 marry
now, are you?" Mrs. Carruthers
asked weakly.
Michael says IL wouldn't be
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-02

acres of land. And for millions OF
dollars.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-02

Cynthia will remember his
name. I'd expect TO see him next
time we went out there, but this
will be a lot better"
She looked at her mother will
affection.
"YOu know" she said. II feel
as IL I'd just begun TO know you,
mother. Of course I always adj
mired YOU, but I think we've
gotten much closer these last
few weeks. guess l was little
in awe of YOU"
She laughed self-consciously,
"But you've been so wonderful
60 the soldiers, giving up your
time TO arrange entertainment
for them and everything. l think
It's swell of you"
Mrs. Carruthers didn't look a
her daughter.
How silly" she said. and for
just second she felt almost
guilty. How too silly. I'm not
doing anything l don't want
TO do"
II was two weeks later when tn,
young soldier appeared for din
ner. Cynthia long on memory a
she was short on looks. had re
membcred has name Mrs. Car
ruthers inspected Michael FaroI
closely. and what she saw dlc
nothing 10 SET her mind at rest.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-02

fair to me, but I'm trying TO
wear him down"
Her mother looked at her-at
the little girl who had always done
what she was told 10 do. She
would never be tn a { little Cir
again. She was woman now who
knew what she wanted and would
fight for IT.
"She's like me-" Mrs Carruth-
erS thought in mingled pride
and despair. "She's too strong
to sway. II tell her now she
cant marry Michael II won't do
a particle of good. 1 will just
turn her against me-"
She sat in front of her mirror
after judith had gone.
"You were just too smart"
she said 10 her reflection. you
could have seen that she mar
ried Freddy Martin. But Freddy
wasn't quite well enough off.
And now you've let her fall I'm
love with boy who has no
real name"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-02
SEEMS LIKE A DREAM

In the days that followed she
had TO keep reminding herself that
her good luck wasn't dream
Michael came in 10 see Judith al
every opportunity. And she went
out 10 see him.
Mrs. Carruther5 wasn't the least
bit surprised when Judith came
into her room one Sunday morn.
ing. She felt a little glow OF
mothcrly affection and pride when
she saw her daughters lovely, ra-
diant face.
"Yes, darling?" she said, did
you want 10 tell me something ?"
~ guess YOU know what II Is,
mother. ] guess it's been written
all over me. I'm not at all the
subtle type. I want you 20 an
nounce my engage ment 60
Michael"
Are you sure, darling ?" she
asked impulsively "Are you
absolutely sure ."
"Of course I'm sure, mother"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-02

HORIZONTAL
1-Calyx leaf.
6--Tropical animal.
1l-Pertaining 10 old age.
12--Positive poles.
14-Correlattve OF either
l5-Emitting an intensive light
17-Brother of Odin.
1S--Rodent
g0--Daughter Of Nyx.
'2l-Hit with open hand.
eliminating.
25-lmmerse.
27--Cuckoo.
2S-Bibcal word
31-Symbol for tantalum.
Psychological ages.
34-Metric unit OF weight
36--Like.
IS Biblical character
2e-Break suddenly.
40-Expanse.
43--Cushion.
4S-TO steer Wild
46-Who was Ishmsels mother?
47-Portico.
ig-Heap
Masculine name
symbol for erbun.
53-what city in Italy was noted for its
violins7
56-symbol for lithium.
57-Talor.
5s--ln the harbor ~ what city was a
famous tea party" held?
6i-Doughy.
62-Dirks
VERTICAL
Mexican bleket.
2-Hah an en-.
Swine
4-what mountain range is in Pennsyl-
VanA7
5-shakespesrean character.
6-Eleyating.
What cape - A. Inc northeast end
~ Massachusetts?
Stresses
9-Dimnutive Of Edward
lo-What IS the collective name OF the
eastern Mediterranean and coasts OF
Syria. Asia Minor and Egypt?
1t-American rails.
13-Cuttlehsh.
16-Frees
1s-Piece Of baked clay
22-Note in the scale.
24-Nostril.
26-What Is the name az the ruined
temple on the Acropolis at Athens?
.30-AmAzon estuary.
33-Soap factory
35--Aneient priestly caste
3S--Part OF church (pl).
31-Petty despotic ruler.
3g-To be dizzy
4i-Spanish masculine name.
A2-Line Of cars.
44-Aceomplish.
4s-Deeds
50-Tennis strokes.
A-Decay.
55-Peer Gynt's mother.
5s-Egyptian sun god
60 symbol for tellurium
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-02

The Howling Dog Mystery.
Was 1t a Dark Stranger, Out of
Her Adventurous Past or Some
Even Darker Phantom of the
Mind That Drove the Danger
Loving Actress to Her Tragic
and Fantastic Death? Don't
Miss This Real-Life Mystery
Drama as Written by Joseph
Col lom III In The American
Weekly, With This Sundays
Issue Of The Detroit Sunday
Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-02
A LAST STRAW

She wondered if Michael would
be left anything on Judson Faron's
death. That was straw TO clutch,
but somehow, knowing Michael,
she doubted If he would take any
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-02
PRAISES MOTHER

"That would be wonderful.
mother" Judith said happily.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-02

thing more from the man who had
adopted him.
Judith might have had Freddy
Martin" she said again TO her
self.
She thought OF Freddy. OF his
mouth that was a trifle weak. OF
his safe job in his fathers factory.
And then she thought of Michael.
She sat quietly for a few mo-
ments. And then she started to
hum.
THE END.
(Tomarrow's short story:
"Get a Horse" by Charles Nc
Guirk.)