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Evening star., 1942-07-20

first time swan wide river. When
1 was a little more than half way
across I was very short of breath.
My father was in boat by my side.
I gasped out to him. III swim 1t
or die" I meant that deeply and
did make the river bank. I feel
sorry for children and adults who
do not have such experiences.
Life is full of challenge Do you
miss the adventure of it because you
are afraid of everything? Are you
afraid to dive? Are you passing up
a potential fascinating career be-
cause you dread trying and failing?
Are you afraid to have child? Are
you already dreading the next de-
preston? Do you live in fear of
THE other woman" cancer. SWIM
ming, bombs, or local gossip?
Oh well, If you are going to live
like that, we might just as we'll get
down and crawl and leave the world
to our betters-the trees, with their
heads in the clouds, the birds,
winging on high, and the flowers
that bloom so gorgeously and then
die gracefully few days later!
Women who have been afraid to
learn to dive can conquer that fear
this summer. Anyone can learn. It
is simply a question of determina-
ton and practice. Add to your
feeling of self-respect and add ad-
venture to your life by taking up
new activity which challenges you.
It's q grand way to stay young!
Diving is much more valuable
sport than most persons realize!
1t teaches you perfect muscular CO.
ordination and develops your kin
esthetic sense. This is an aware
ness of your body and what each
part Of it is doing when in action.
The truth of the matter is that
as you improve in diving form you
also are becoming more graceful,
and are acquiring physical poise.
You won't be beautiful diver until
Evening star., 1942-07-20
Delicious Dish

While the boughs in the peach
orchard are still heavy with tree
ripened fruit get out the old recipe
for apple brown Betty and substi-
tute sliced peaches for the apple in
the recipe. Serve with ribbon
smooth cream for a peaches and
cream dessert.
Evening star., 1942-07-20
Bv Edith NJ. Barber


With the new price control reg
ulations every housekeeper has
new responsibility. The Government
is making every effort to keep down
our living costs. The buyers must
do their part.
If you have kept your sales list
for your March bills, YOU will be able
to compare prices of all the foods
which are under the regulations.
Remember, however, that COMPARE
sons can be made only between the
March prices and those after May
is in the same stores. Don't be too
critical of variations for the first
month. The retailers have a diff
cult problem and there are bound
to be mistakes In stores where q
variety Of brands and grades are
carried.
At the same time, the slips, II fur
nished by your grocer. should be
analyzed and compared. If you buy
at a market where only the prices
and total are listed on your receipt
Evening star., 1942-07-20

believe your area is going to be
bombed or not, there are those who
believe In preparing against such q
catastrophe. In fact, they are the
majority. And there's still majority
rule here.
Furthermore, such unrlliness In
not polite to your AFRAID warden.
And even If you don't like dimouts,
you can be q gentleman, can't your
Well, try. JEAN,
Evening star., 1942-07-20
Bv Barbara Bell

If you are lucky enough to be the
recipient Of a mans suit, now that
so many husbands and brothers are
of to the wars, by all means re-
make 1t so that you may take full
advantage of the excellent material
1t contains Imagine the smart suit
to be gained from a mans suit of
gabardine, cheviot, flannel or a
sharkskin weave.
The skirt is easy-you turn the
trousers upside down and cut 1t out
from the cuffs down. The jacket is
remodeled to fit your shoulders, and
is darted to conform to your figure
Pattern No. 1899 is to be used for
Evening star., 1942-07-20
Price>Control Regulation
Affects H0usekeeper

from the adding machine, you will
do well to fill in the name of each
separate item.
Do not forget that there are Ger
tain exceptions to the list Of price
control food products. These are
butter, cheese, canned milk products,
poultry, eggs mutton, lamb, fresh
fish, fruits Except bananas, veg
etables, dried prunes and beans, nuts
Except peanuts) and -four. All
other fresh, canned, frozen, bottled
and packaged goods are on the list
of price control foods.
Evening star., 1942-07-20
Rated High

Cole slaw with lemon dressing is
one Of the uncooked vegetables that
diet lists rate high. Blend table
spoons evaporated milk or coffee
cream, 3 tablespoons lemon juice,
y teaspoon salt, dash Of pepper
and a little honey or sugar. Com
bine with ~ cups chopped cabbage.
Evening star., 1942-07-20
Socks Improper
Dress for Girl
In Business
Are Much Too Apt to
Accent Bare Legs
To Be Permitted
By Emily Post

An Office staff consisting of 20 girls,
would like to wear anklets during
the rest of the summer because
stockings eat up so much money,
and also because bare legs are
cooler" The leader of this idea
writes me: I'VE took the matter
to one of the executives and he took
it up with the others. The men
thought it would be all right, but
the one woman on the board dis
approved. This one dissenting vote
was so far out-numbered, we were
given permission, but of course, we
do not want to lower the standard
of the office; and we have therefore
decided to abide by your opinion"
In answer to this, I must say that
socks are not my idea of what the
properly dressed business woman
wears. And yet no socks at all
can look all right. I can say this
because a member of my own staff
Is at this moment wearing stock
ings that are painted on! No one
in the world could see that she
wears no stockings at all. In other
words it is my opinion that anklets
too conspicuously accent bare legs,
to be permitted in an Office. And yet
completely bare legs either actually
suntanned or painted, give the effect
of stockings so nearly as to be un-
noticeable. Needless to say toe
less shoes displaying bare toe
nails are "out!"
Dear Mrs. Post: A very dear
| friend of mine who lives in Fartown
has written me about young man
who is a friend of hers, who is now
stationed at the camp near here.
She asks me please to look him up
and invite him to our house. My
husband and are delighted to do
this and want to ask him for the
first week end he can come. My
husband thinks he should write the
soldier, and I think since the friend
who is introducing him is my friend
whom my husband doesn't even
know, should write it. am young
and perhaps that is why my hus-
band thinks it best for him to handle
the invitation. We have agreed to
abide by your advice.
Answer-With the exception of
a stag party, it is always proper that
the hostess explain that your Far
town friend has written you about
him and then say, MY husband and
would like to have you spend
YOUR next furlough with us, etc"
Evening star., 1942-07-20
Old.Fashioned Buns

Old-fashioned buns from the
kitchen or bakeshop have been pic
mic celebrants for years and years.
Fresh from the oven and packed in
q napkin Lined basket, these rolls
are excellent carriers Of slices of
clove-studded baked ham.
Evening star., 1942-07-20

you take these attributes to your
self.
I am going to give = few sugges-
tions to women and men who al
ready know how to dive but who
wish to improve their form. In the
first place, think out every phase
OF your dive before each practice
the approach to the board-the
bounce from the end Of the board
the trip through the air and the
entry into the water.
Practice your approach on ths
ground. Take three rhythmically
spaced and executed steps, lift both
knees high, and jump Qanding on
the toes with feet together)-and
then the takeoff. Do this over and
over until 1t is unhurried and we'll
timed. Now go out on the end of
the board and practice jumping up
and down. Be sure that this boun-
cling up and down is rhythmic. Try
to get as much height as you can.
Stretch the legs, straighten the
knees, and point your toes each time
you are in the air.
One expert advises you to ride
the board" BY that he means for
you to get the full benefit out of
the upward spring OF the board.
Don't leave the end until the spring
is at its highest point. Lots Of
this practice will develop your sense
OF balance and timing. Remember
height on the takeon Is one Of the
most important requirements for .
good dive.
Evening star., 1942-07-20

II you wish to have my leahet
which gives you directions for
learning or improving the hack
jackknife, the front jackknife and
the swan dive, send . Scent
stamped, self-addressed envelope
with your request for 1t to Jose
phine Lowman in care Of The
Evening Star.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-02

his employees more money. He feels that this is unjust The scale does not balance because more weight is being added on the wage side.
 Construction contractors in Alaska also have forced wages up and bought about unwholesome labor turn overs by bidding comparatively for workers
 Tn spite of the fact that the War and Navy De- partments and the War Manpower Commission took steps to eliminate the requirement. that prospective employees for many types of work furnish birth tfcates or certified copies, these requirements tinue to hinder many seeking employment, many who are needed.
 There have been numerous examples of this here One applicant for position born at Unga prior to 1915 before passage of the act that called for the registration of vital statistics in Alaska Naturally he had no birth certificate. He was refused employ ment. Numerous applicants have been denied jobs because they had the unfortunate luck to be born in areas requiring no filing of such documents
 The War Manpower Commission as early as June stated that simple Declaration of Citizenship 7 properly witnessed would the purpose. Reports received by the Bureau of Employment Security indi cate, however, that the procedure has not yet been completey adopted by War and Navy contract ors with the result that sizeable labor pools remain unutilized in many areas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-02
How Big An Army?
Cincinnati Enouirer)

Cincinnati Enquirer
 In the latest of his too-frequent speeches. Ma jor General Lewis B. Hershey National Seectve Serv- ice Director hinted at an army mobilization of 13- O0000 men and forecast the general drafting of mar ried men with children. Similar talk was emanating from Washington while General Hershey address ing the state American Legion convention in Asbury Park N J.
 It is not given to the average citizen to understand the constant upward revision of army mobiliza- ton plans. Nor has there been any persuasive ex- planation why the government should at this mo- ment be figuring on raising an American army of 100000 men. This is at least 100000 men above the Hgure which various military authorities said was the largest army the nation could raise without seriously affecting industrial production and essen- tial civilian services
 Evidently the powers that have not yet decided upon an optimum size for the United States Army in the light of present circumstances Any mobili- zation plans bound to be affected of course by shifts in military fortunes. But there has been no unforseeable deterioration of the position of the United Nations in recent months Why then the talk now about raising army almost twice as big as contemplated last sprngP
 There are very few people in the United States who would wish to see our army limited in size un- reasonably. And if to err at all in the size of the army plan it is better to err on the side of abundance rather than scarcity But Hitler has rom 6,OO0,O0O to 8000y000 under ams and Hiro- hito has some 5,0O00OO to 6OOOOOO We have allies England, Russia, and China-with as many millions Of men on the fighting fronts Is it jtters or over enthusiasm in Washington, which is saying that we should raise an army of 13OO0OOO men-considerine
 that ours must be an expedtionary force altogether With the attendant problems of transport and supply?
 IhlS IS question which be posed in a con- strucve rather than destructive frame of mind be- cause, after all the size of army cannot be de- termined without influencing our industrial produc. tive capacity, and President Roosevelt says that we are not producing half enough yet for victory Is il wlse to plan on putting so many men in khaki that production will be seriously affected?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-02

the Presidents parity formula in the imitation bill.
 In an effort to pressure Congress into accepting what later developed as the Brown amendment in the House providing for the inclusion of all farm labor costs in comput- ing parity, it was decided that members of all the organizations represented would join in a nation wide drive on Senate and House members by letters, telegrams and long distance phone calls.
 What followed was probably the greatest organized lobby against an administration bill since the defeat of the Supreme Court bill. Swarms of local and State farm group leaders poured into Wash ington to augment the letter-and- telegram campaign with personal calls on members of Congress. ] This is the inside story of why the House buckled and accepted the Representative Brown amend ment
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-02
DISRUPTIVE PRACTICES

Under the term disruptive practices, a recent re- port of the Bureau of Employment Security of the Social Security Board lists the following snags in Americas labor market:
 Job shopping" pirating, restrictive employer spec- are evidences of these practices aplenty, and close to home.
 With the government rests much of the blame and private employers not guiltless.
 Job shopping" of late has been accelerated by such announcements as the made the other day by Selective Service chief Brig. Gen Lewis B. Her shev. He said that farm workers may be frozen on their jobs, given the choice of working being drafted. Such announcements only have the effect of sending farm workers out shopping for other jobs
 Pratng of labor by simply boosting wages seems to be a current practice in Juneau at present In some instances workers are being tempted to jobs which closely connected with the ef- fort. In other cases, workers being taken from jobs directly connected with the effort. In all cases wages being forced up.
 Surprisingly, even the local Office of Price Admin istration, which is trying to keep prices down. and should be thinking about decreasing the pressure on the price ceiling by keeping wages also down, has forced wages of clerks and stenographers up in this by offering money to workers
 Certainly the local Office of Price Administration must have staff if is to operate And the quick est way to get staff is to offer more money than clerks and stenogaphers getting their present positions
 But on the other hand merchant, hotel keeper or some other businessman who is told he must keep his prices at the old level finds that he must pay
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-02
Daily lessons in English v L. GORDON

NISUSED: Do not She fearfully Cor frightfuly) tired night" She very tired"
 OFTEN MSPRONOUNCED Hundred Pronounce hundred, in unstressed, hunderd.
 mmgate Co into a couny) Engate o leave country(.
 manageable tracabe doce amenable sub missive, teacfable yielding
 it yours" Let us vocabulary mastering word each Todays wod contrary "The effect of the by exercise"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-02

fair to you and to the members
 of my committee" broke in
 Steagall. Therefore, I don't
 want to quote you Offhand.
 Will you state that in writing?
 Will you give me letter to
 show my committee, stating
 in detail the kind of a parity
 formula you want?"
 The President then called in a stenographer and dictated the let ter to Steagall. When it was fin ished he informed his callers that he would accept no compromise that he would veto any bill adopt ed by Congress providing for the inclusion of either hired or farm family labor costs in parity.
 Steagall agreed to go along ano did so, to the extent of scrappine his own bill and accepting an other, written by fourteen mem bers of his committee. However a few days later something inter vened which upset administration plans and led directly to the re- bellion in Congress over the parity issue.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-02
HOSPITAL NOTES No E!

Mrs. Earl Vending became the mother of daughter born at 7:45 o'clock last night in St. Ann's Hos- pital. The new baby weighs 2 pounds, 12 ounces. f Selwyn Sawyer entered St. Ann's Hospital yesterday for surgical treatment.
 William A. Kimball has entered St. Ann's Hospital for medical treatment.
 Mrs. Ina Graves has entered St. Anns Hospital for surgical care.
 Michael Wade has returned home from St. Ann's Hospital after being under surgical care.
 Charles Metz has been discharged from St. Ann's Hospital, where he was surgical patient.
 Ramsey Harrington, medical patient of St. Ann'S Hspital. has been discharged.
 Baby Dennis Gray has been dis charged from St. Ann's Hospital where he was under medical care.
 Private John Bellflower. Pvt. George Lee and Pvt. Francisco Slson have been discharged from St. Ann's Hospital.
 Baby Raymond Johnson and Baby Evelyn Rudolph were admit ted to the Government Hospital yesterday for treatment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-02

This was meeting No. 2-a secret conclave in the Washington Hotel on Monday night, September 21, called by E. E. Babcock, President of the National Council of Farm CTS Cooperatives, to map strategy for an all-out bying fight against the President. Those pres ent included:
 Eric Johnston, President of the U. s. Chamber of Commerce; Ed ONeal, President of the American Farm Bureau Federation; Albert s. Goss, President of the National Grange; Charles Holman, head of the Federation of Milk Coopera- tives.
 The strangest figures in this gathering were Johnston and Bab- cock, both of whom have given strong lip service to the President s war policies. However, they were cheek-to- jowl with the farm bloc in the backstage plot against the Presidents anti-inflation program.
 After some lively pep talks by O'Neall, Goss and Holman about Roosevelt's labor dictatorship" in Washington, all those present agreed to concentrate their fire on
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-02
MAIL BAG

c. F., Washington, D. C.-Tech- nically, the President would have to apply to local rationing board like anyone else if he needed new tires. But the cars used for the Presidents personal use are in good shape, and the President esti- mates that they will last for the next two years, until new synthetic rubber will be available. If, how ever, he should require new tires
 they would have to be secured by the automobile companies which rent the cars to the White House
 These cars are not owned by the President or by the government, but are rented from Cadillac, Pack ard, Lincoln and other companies
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-02

Having returned to Ottawa, Prin- cess Juliana of the Netherlands finds herself with less room than she had at Lee, Mass. In her mod est Canadian house she must ac- commodate two children, govern ess, nurse, a maid and two secret service agents. Bureau of Eco homie Warfare is interviewing can- didates by the score for the new offices BEW is setting up around the world T principally in Latin America. Already staffed in South Africa, India and Great Britain BEW is increasing overseas repre- sentatives to grand total of about 250. In Latin America, the combination of BEW and Rocke- feller representative will soon out number State Department repre- sentatiyes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-02
LOOK and LEARN C. GORDON

l. How tablespoons equivalent to cup? 9 In what did Abraham Lincoln officer? What animal the United States it's a pouch like the the Democratic
 phrase ANSWERS l. Sixteen
 g. The Black Hawk of 1882 Opossum
 4 Thomas Jefferson. S. The beginning the end.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-02
20 YEARS AGO {rGm har EMPIRE
OCTOBER ?, 1e42

OCTOBER g.
 Mayor Robertson and can Elliot and Carol returning after a short visit
 Mrs J. H. Hawley wife the U dec Survey boat Explorer Dorothy Hopkins to leave Juneau Keckan their way They an active part in affairs
 With only IA percent of the sunshine the month of September had been the coudies record for
 Miss Lillian oa Estebeth Amaga where she was to teach during the
 which he sail Orleans where he represent the Alaska American Legion at the ional convention.
 George Alaska Field Service division of the General the Northwestern for Seward his to the Interior expected to be for about month and Mckinley Park and Fairbanks
 Series City october with baseball title of the
 of Georgia became the first woman United Hard wick appointed the caused by the death of S. Senator Watson
 Capt Roald Amundsen planned monoplane about the middle of the fol- lowing according teacher Wainwright Norwegian pilot Omdah wineng in make the trip in taking bottles of and of sandwiches for
 
 a maximum temperature of 55 and minimum
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-02
HOROSCOPE "The stGrs incline
 but do not. cO7npeW
sArUuRDAY, OCTOBER 3

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
 This is not important day in planetary direction. Jupiter is in benefic aspect. There is a sign indicating disturbing news of some sort Aviators should be especially cautious.
 HEART AND HOME: This is day for rest and recreation. Under this configuration it is wise not to dwell upon war news and the wise will get rid of apprehensions. Informal social gatherings should mark this weekend which should be fortunate in many ways. Warn ing is given that in training camps men will become restless and un- consciously susceptible to fifth col umn suggestions critical of our war policies. In word, thought and l deed, it is most important that families should be unswervingly loyal and optimistic This month is to bring many severe tests to United, States citizens.
 BUSINESS. AFFAIRS: Gradually 1 the pinch of war will be felt by civilians but business will be gen. erally good. Again the seers fore- cast profits from new lines of industry, some of which develop from clever inventions that are the 'esult of war needs. Spending will be generous and retail merchants will have a first rate fall season. Due to sense of sacrifice for war needs, fashion leaders will wear simple costumes and limit enter taining. Later in the season furs will be eschewed as need of them by our boys who fight in cold climates is recognized
 NATIONAL ISSUES: Opposition to the trend of increased numbers of women in industry will be strong as efficiency is proved. Ger tain heads of factories will object to the influx of girls, but the stars are read as encouraging equality of | opportunity. Women's organiza- tions will push equal rights legisla- tion which has been long neg lected in Congress. The seers pre- dict postwar economic conditions that make vacations necessary for women of all classes.
 l INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS With the opening of the twentieth century this nation began to take a wider Humanitarian interest in the peoples of the world. The fact 1 that our friendly offices and kind fl ly relations with certain powers have brought only the most ter rible perils must be accepted phil osophically Astrologers have fre- quently warned of surprises as pro- ducing far-reaching results and again they declare that dangers from unexpected quarters threat en. Within the United States there is a spreading influence due to subversive organizations which continue to exist secretly.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year in which : finances should be handled cau- tiously. Losses through fraud are indicated for many. Children born on this day should be fortunate in life experiences They should be safeguarded against unwise friendships.
 Copyright, 1942)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-10-02
NEW MAIL SERVICE

Bert Buchanan of Petersburg mas been awarded a contract to carry mail between Wrangen and Petersburg, approximately a 1p-day service. Petersburg mail will be dispatched from Wrangell taken rom the Canadian steamers. For several months Petersburg's mail mas been limited owing to An. .rican steamer service being limited.