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SEA OTTER MYSTERY

Since then, the Senate Naval Al
fairs Committee has hauled Joe
Powell before it, with some highly
interesting results in connection
with the Sea Otter.
The Sea Otter is the name given
to a new transport ship originated
by Commander Hamilton Bryan.
1t is small, low in the water so it
will not be good submarine tar
get, and is powered by 16 automo-
bile engines. The propeller is in
the center of the ship so that the
steel plates around the stern don't
have to be of specially shaped
steel. And the auto engines can be
produced on the assembly line IN
no time.
Thus the ship is speedy of con-
struction and speedy afloat.
However, those around the Sec
rotary of the Navy didn't want
to build the ship-until finally the
President himself interviewed. Then
she was placed under the somewhat
reluctant Mr.. Powell and construct
ed at Orange. Texas, under rather
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Nj, and ]! d! Mrs. 1 Hewitt q! d
Of Anchorage Here
On Way, TO Seattle

D. E. Hewitt, Anchorage property
owner, and Mrs. Hewitt arrived in
Juneau yesterday on their way
south to Seattle and are staying at
the Baranof Hotel while waiting to
continue their journey.
Mr.. and Mrs Hewitt were mar
ried last Friday evening at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hill
in Anchorage. She was formerly
Mrs. Freda Buckridge and had
lived in Anchorage for a number of
years.
They plan to spend some time
in Seattle, where Mrs. Hewitt's
daughter, Fayette, is attendin g
school, and may continue from
there east. .V
Several weeks ago Mr. Hewitt
sold his business. one OF the larg
est retail establishments in An
chorage, and also his interest in
the Westward Hotel coffee shop to
Harry Hill and Jack Clausen He
also sold his home in that city but
retains ownership of considerable
business property in Anchorage.
Travelling to Seattle with Mr.
and Mrs. Hewitt are Nancy and
Susie Abel, daughters of Kenneth
Abel who is athletic instructor at
the U. S. o. building in Anchorage.
They will be met in Seattle by
their aunt and continue with her
to her home in Wisconsin.
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all right, but with no money or
means to construct it.
No one knows what the next
move will be except there will be
one. The Senate Naval Affairs
Committee believes that opposition
to the Sea Otter stems from fear
that this new revolutionary type Of
ship would interfere with standard
designs on which big shipbuilders
are now waxing fat.
Three days after the White
House conference Secretary Knox
summoned Walter Lippmann and
gave him a two-hour harangue on
the inquities of the Sea Otter. Next
day Secretary Knox called in Dom
aid Nelson for lunch with Admiral
Robinson, who has opposed con-
struction of the Sea Otter. Mel
son also was given long lecture
as to why the Sea Otter should
not be built. a
All of which illustrates why there
is many slip 'twixt cup and lip
in the war effort in Washington.
Copyright, 1912, by United
Feature Syndicate, Inc)
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unusual conditions.

unusual conditions.
For some strange reason, she
was given no inspection whatsoever
by naval inspectors during her con-
struction. Commander Bryan, her
originator, was ordered to keep
away. And when she was launched,
She was shot into the river from an
8 percent incline and with IL
knot speed, SO that she buried her
stern 60 feet in the mud of the
opposite bank, strained her keel
and opened some of her plates.
After that the Navy trial board
issued report criticizing the con-
struction of the vessel but holding
out genuine hopes if she were
properly constructed.
However, with the Nazi U-Boats
sinking U. S. ships at a rate OF
two and three day, the Senate
Naval Affairs Committee has been
digging into the Sea Otter. Sena-
tors Gillette and Brewster called
personally on the President. He
agreed that the Navy had not
given the ship a thorough going
test and told them he would put
the whole thing back in the hands
of the originator, Commander Bry-
an.
Next day Commander Bryan was
called in by Secretary Knox, con-
graduated, and told that he was to
have the Sea Otter back. So Com
mander Bryan wrote a formal let
ter to the Secretary of the Navy
confirming this oral conversation
and his understanding that the
Sea Otter was to be rebuilt and
given fair trial.
Next day BRYAN reports that Joe
Powell called him in, showed the
letter under his nose and said +:
Look here, the Secretary under
stands nothing of the kind"
Il wrote the letter TO him not
to you," shot back Commander
Bryan.
And he's asked me to answer
it."
The answer came very soon. It
ordered Bryan on the retired list,
told him to take over the Sea Of
ter, but to remove the Navy crew
and warned that it could not be
constructed in a U. S. Navy Yard
In other words, the Sea Otter now
is in the hands of its originator
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OPEN HOUSE SET
TONIGHT, FRIDAY
AT A. |. DUG0U1

A large crowd of service men
gathered in the American Legion
Dugout last night as the regular
nightly open house was sponsored
by members of the Order of East
ern Star. Piano music and music
for dancing was enjoyed during the
evening by the visiting Army men.
Tonight, the Dugout will be open
at 730 o'clock with members of the
American Legion Auxiliary acting
as hostesses. No definite program
is planned.
Sons of Norway will act as hosts
tomorrow night, when John Krug-
ness will show motion pictures of
skiing and other sports, as well
as beauty spots around Juneau. Bob
Satire will play the piano.
No definite programs are sched-
uled for Saturday night or Sunday.
Service men are being invited to
family dinners by Juneau residents
on Saturday evening, but prepara-
tons are being made to open the
Dugout if necessary on Easter Sum
day for the entertainment of any
boys off duty
Mrs. Harry Stonehouse and Mrs.
Waino Hendrickson are in charge
OF the scheduling of events at the
Dugout.
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OURS MAKES NOISE, TOO

We notice that New York finally has an air raid
alarm that makes noise.
new siren developed by the National Defense
Research Committee was tested in the big city and
could be heard plainly in most spots within two
and a half miles of Manhattan Bridge where it
sounded off. The sound had sufficient volume to
penetrate the walls of building ten blocks away
and interrupt court proceedings
Even at that, doubt if it could make much
more noise than Juneaus beloved monstrosity. AS a
natter of fact believe that if the Japs ever did
neander toward Juneau and air raid siren sound
ed off the unearthly shrek would send the Japs
tearing back to Tokyo.
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Harbor, want TO figure out some way to make
the Japs remember Tokyo. We dent want to be told
that "Therell Be Buebrds Over The White Cliffs Of
Dover" We want to be told therell be American
eagles over Tokyo and Berlin, and Rome.
We don't want to be told to SLAP the Jap" We'd
lcok' silly going around slapping Japs Instead we
want to be told to do something to the Jap that
we can't put in print. 4t
We don't want to feel sad-and we don't want to
feel smart We want to get mad-fighting mad.
Then maybe we'll get something done!
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".JITTERS"

We see by the papers that noted psychatrist,
one of the many, is dishing out advice to people
who have "jitters' about and result of the war.
1t seems as if there's lot of talk about filters these
days It's even beginning to seem almost fashionable
to have them, whatever they are,
Have you ever looked jitters up in your diction-
airy? You won't find it in all dictionaries and when
you do find it youn it listed as slang, U. s."
This seems to infer that filters something pc
cular TO Americans
filters, the dictionary points out, means extreme
nervousness. And do you know what extreme ner-
vousness means? Extreme is very simple 1t simply
means final or very far out H
Nervousness is a little more difficult to explain.
Nervousness, it seems, means sinewy strong. 1t
also means vigor of mind and spirited
So if have the filters, as the psychiatrists
seem to think have, that is a very good thing.
For according to the dictionary it means that we
are sinewy spirited and vigorous to the very
final degree Just what need to win this war.
And speaking of psychatrsts, who believe are
generally supposed to have something to do with
psychology, it seems to us that they're spending too
much time telling people what to do to get rid of
that gloomy feeling about the war instead of direct
ing their efforts toward preventing that gloomy feel
ing from creeping in.
It's surprising the way the American people are
Standlng up under the whole thing, paying their in
come taxes parking their tireless autos in garages
going with less sugar in their coffee in the States
going ahead with the whole thing as if they believed
that America was going to win this war. And we
think they're right-as long as the American people
keep ON their toes and stay "jittery4 enough
But it would help lot if were asked to buy
Victory" or War" bonds instead of Defense Bonds
1t would help also if instead of being told to RE
member Pearl Harbor" were told right off the
bat that the Japs did helluva whale of damage in
the Hawaiian Islands and they killed few thousand
Americans and if that's the way they want to do
things we're going to kill a helluva lot of Japs and
helluva lot more
Instead of sitting around and remembering Pearl
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MODERN ETIQUETTE by RoprprA LEE

right attach the title of
Miss o when signing a letter?
A. title enclosed parenthe "Mss) Ruth
writer merely Ruth
Thompson unmarried However if
wishes that the addressed properly she
title ~ jt af
ushers best at wedding with their
and bouonnieres?
A. The groom
Is when taking leave to which has
introduced bid good bye" separately?
No cordial Goodbye Goodnight" with smile that
includes is all that is
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-04-02
HOROSCOPE
"The stars incline
but do not compel"
FRIDAY. APRIL 3


Venus in benefic aspect domin-
ates today. Mildly adverse planet
ary influences are active The full
Moon of this month brings a hap
by augury for Britain and the
United States.
HEART AND HOME: Women
are we'll directed under this con-
figuration which seems to promise
added public service for them.
There may be obstacles or disap-
pointments for those in govern
ment work, for they will be re-
tarded in many efforts to aid the
nation. Little recognition may
come to women workers who will
give splendid aid in home defense,
in nursing and in diet kitchens.
The stars seem to presage such
great future responsibilities for the
wives, mothers and daughters of
the nation that the present activi-
ties are mere preparation for COM
ing big tasks
BUSINESS AFFAIRS: Despite
careful schedules, production in GER
tain lines of war supplies will lag
due to the complicated machinery
of government. Difficulties IN
gearing commercial activities to
new programs will slowly dimin-
ish. General trade this spring will
be fair, for generous spending will
be widespread among workers who
earn high wages. This month is
to accent realization of the real
meaning of the war
NATIONAL ISSUES: Home de-
Tense will be even more matter
of public concern than it has been.
Sweeping changes in organization
and methods of assuring protec-
ton for civilians are forecast. EX-
periments may prove disillusioning
as severely practical problems are
presented. Initiative in small
population centers will add to the
sense of security which is neces-
sary for the proper pursuit of
trade and agriculture. Railroads
will command special attention.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIR S:
Events of this year will reveal our
destiny as leader of the world.
This means that we are to sustain
the burdens and the terrors Of
war in closeup. Great perils
threaten the nation which must
pay in blood for freedom. Certain
planetary aspects are similar to
those governing the colonies when
our forefathers fought for liberty.
Victory for the United Nations is
written on the planetary maps but
it must be bought at high price
which cannot be evaded.
| Persons whose birthdate it is
have the augury of a successful
year. Private interests should not
be neglected even though public
/ service must be faithfully given.
Children born on this day prob
ably will be talented, industrious
and ambitious. They will work out
careers of distinction if properly
guided.
Copyright, 1922
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Daily Lessons in English y. /. GORDON

WORDS OFTEN MIsUsED: not not
more" Say, intend again.
MISPRONOUNCED Amenity. Pronounce n-ti
stressed E MEN, both IT second syllable
OFTEN MISSPEILED: Advice tnon CE ADVISE verb; Sc
SYNONYMS Definite (adecve plain clear positive precise
specific. azt fN -4Fff '"'
WORD STUDY: Use word three times and it is yours Let
mastering day. Todays word
SAGACIOUS penetration Judgment hrewd 1T
a
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-04-02
MRS. ASHENBRENNER OPENS
REMODELED FINNISH BATHS

Mrs. Karl ACKNOWLEDGEMENT owner
and original manager of the Fin
nish Steam Baths on Willoughby
Avenue, has announced the reopen
ing of the business under her own
management. r-
Change from oil to wood burners
for the rock steam baths has been
made and clean, sanitary accommo-
dations for men or women include
two steam rooms and four dressing
rooms. -r
Mrs. Ashenbrenner will keep the
Finnish Steam Baths open on Fri
day and Saturday.
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LOOK and LEARN & c. GORDON.

billion dollars at the of
a a
O. What the weight of babies at birth?
first American flag?
Which largest the Southern Hemisphere?
tongue -..-."?
ANSWERS:
than nineteen centuries
about pounds while girls slightly less
than 61 pounds
Thirteen
Argentina. i7@ eH hiss
been from Maud
by Whittier
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GOES TO IAN.

Thomas A. Mitchell was sem
fenced to serve 60 days in Jail
today in U. S. Commissioner Felix
Grays Court on a charge of is
suing check without funds. He
issued the false check on a Ju-
neau bank.
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REGISTER NOW

Regardless of previous registra-
ton, all Juneau residents wishing to
vote in the April 7 election must
register at the City Hall before noon,
April 4. The office will be open
during the noon hour each day.
ROBERT G.. RICE.
adv. City Clerk.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-04-02
ANCHORAGE ATTORNEYS
WIFE AND CHILDREN
HERE ON WAY SOUTH

Mrs. William Renfrew, VIII ose
husband is an attorney in An
chorage, and her two children are
in Juneau on their way south. They
are staying at the Baranof Hotel
while waiting to continue their
journey.
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20 YEARS AGO FRI {rfT EMPIRE
APRIL 2. 1929

April.
Formal Alaskan
Miller Mike Puch previous day
operators took the business
period of three years. - "" 8 e -
The police force
patroman according
the during the night patrol e
the fifth successive month
normal according weather meteorological
prevalence
eastery winds for and the dry
the 4v ' 1e V2 '-s
Mrs. arrived the jefferson
Iof the Alaska ~ ~
charge engineering Mining
accompanied by Hill
Cam on Apex
first jefferson in
the passengers
William Biggs Raatz Joseph Williams
also the
including Hans superintendent from here
Inlet
a
night people the
Galen Republican nomination
Congress from Alaska Juneau from
Ketchikan
with cloudne
The AZ
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1t finally has been revealed that the wire netting
behind baseball home plates is designed for the pro-
lection of the umpire too. He can see the bottles
coming from other directions evidently.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-04-02

In the ancient Nernean games in Greece, the
winners prize wreath of wild celery. Well, at
least they could it, and that's more than you can
say for the medals they give out now
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The shorthand system of writing
has been traced back to the year
63 B. c. he
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Toledo headline write puts it: Rubber in
girdles in final stretch.
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Texas is the greatest oil refining
state, as well as the largest producer
of crude.
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Washington
Merry
Go-Round

Continued from Page One)
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY


APRIL 2
Mrs. Joe Campbell
Harold Palmer
Mrs. c IT. Jenkins
Eva Jennings
Alfred Sprague
Mrs. r. N. Whitney
Mrs. Eta Willard
B. M. Moore
Ethel Nelson
Bill Taggart
Mrs. Robert Norris
sIaII-t ".N
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Mrs E Bggs arrived the jefferson visit her
the Alaska Juneau | ~
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The city police force
temporary patroman
Chief Police
the job during the day L. Tibbetts, the night patrol
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Formal transfer of the Alaskan
Miller and Mike Pusich previous
operators which was to run for
period of three years. -~at 'e.f 3 ~
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charge of the engineering work the Ell Ndo Mining
Company Lisiansk Inlet steamer He
accompanied Hill the Juneau
Cam the mine Apex II. ~
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with increasing oudiness
moderate variable winds The temperature At
the minimum 49,
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adv.
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Almost Douglas Island guest at dance
previous Saturday night by the Finnish Of the island
Hall The affair had lasted until about o'clock Sunday
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L. Galen candidate for the Republican nomination
tie to Congress from Alaska expected in Junea
etclkan. - 7
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Now they're together in the new
"Maisie" film. June and Mac doing
the same skits they did then, and
Red Skelton-or so he insists-telling
the same jokes he told then. But
he's now earning more than 81 a
week for doing it!
-
Jean Atkinson, stand-in for Mad
cleine Carroll for the last six years,
has been called Hollywood's COM
posite woman; she's been stand-in
for Fay Wray, Vivien Leigh, Frances
Farmer, Claire Trevor and many
others, "because she looks like
many actresses rolled into one."
She's been a stand-in for ten years,
and says that she has no ambitions
to be an actress.
-NM-
Basil Rathbone has a new con-
tract with Metro, this time) but
he'll continue being a villain. In
Crossroads" with William Powell
and Hedy Lamar, he holds the key
to Powell's past, Powell being a
French diplomat branded as for
mer underworld character.
3
Bob Hawks having to do q lot Of
explaining. He decided to invest In
a restaurant. Found one, signed a
lease, and the sign painter went to
work. The place was to be called
''The GriddIe'-but the painter
made a mistake-and Hawks ex-
planning to friends that he isn't
really in the girdle business.
ODDS AND ENDS-The U. S. Macy
likes Metros ttOo-reeler, "The Battle"
so much that the picture sUiU be used
for recruiting purposes Director
George Cukor's directing "Her Card.
board Louer" for the third time; once
,ith Laurette Taylor, once tUith Jeanne
Eagels, noso ,Oith Norma Shearer and
Robert Taylor Sidney Chaplin,
Charities l5.year.old SON, ,olen inter.
viewed by Voa Pop at his prep school,
said he wants to act and direct, like
his father. He weighs IFS RKO
suspended Lucille Ball from salary for
refusing to play the second feminine
lead in Strictly Dynamite" for which
they'd lent her to goth Century-Fox.
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by V1KGlN4A VALE
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TAXICAB business doomed
l. recently at one of Holly
woods major studios, unaf-
fected by the rubber short
age. Richard Carlson and
Martha O'Driscoll drove off
in one to be married, with
Cecil Kellaway at the wheel.
That was in New York. Then
Burgess Meredith and Louise Plat
rode to railway station in Newark
N. j., in the same cab. Finally
Allan Ladd and Bonita Granville
took the same cab to Brian Donley's
home in a Middle Western city.
Same cab-mounted on fixed plat
form; it had no wheels!
In case you're interested, the pic
lures for which that taxi worked so
hard and so faithfully are my
Heart Belongs to Daddy" Street
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for '"The Black Curtain" and '"The
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Almost ten years ago Red Shelton
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Wooster, Mass. June Earle danced
and played straight man" for him.
Tommy Mac was also in the act.
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