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The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-23

stance, happened to be an excep- tionally wet month for the time of year and locality. then July would be likewise, etc.
 So, all anyone has to do is to keep a record of each days wealth CT, and thus be able to forecast comparable weather six months in advance This would be of great value to farmers. and others who plan their affairs in advance, Pekovich believes.
 Another theory Pekovich has is that weather goes in cycles, the same as the sun. moon and tides, but the trick is to find the key to that cycle For many years he has checked weather reports in an attempt to locate the key, but has so far been unsuccessful, although he is not yet discouraged.
 And for all you rainfall guess CTS, here's a tip for the next two months Pekovich foresees the dri- est November on record since 1881, with the possible exception of l945, which was the lowest since 1911. December will also be drier and warmer than usual, with the pre- cipitation the lowest probably since 1913. The average temperature as forecast for December by Peko- vich, warmer than normal, may not be exceeded by any year so far recorded
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-23
WENT TO THE RACES" H
 CApIT0L'5 BILL

Unpretentious and gay, with thrilling racing scenes at the San ta Anita track as a background for the hilarious story of a group of college professors who figure racing odds from a scientific viewpoint, She Went to the Races" at the Capitol tonight is said to be some comedy.
 James Craig. Frances Clifford, Avs Gardner and Edmund Gwenn are the principals involved. Miss Clifford and Gwenn are cast as fellow members of a research in stitute. Unless twenty thousand dollars can be raised quickly, Gwenn is to lose his job. To pre- vent this, Miss Clifford joins with some colleagues in their inspira- ton to get some money by betting on the horses from purely scientif- ic deductions.
 The scheme almost works when the scientists place their money on a horse owned by Craig, but complications ensue both on the track and in a hotel sitting room when competition enters in the person of Miss Gardner, playing a wealthy horse owner. The plot rises 10 a brilliant climax when the rival girls place a bet which is to establish both their economic as well as romantic security, and winds up with Miss Clifford com ing out the winner.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-23
BOOKKEEPING FOR
 THE B0YS," BILL
 ar 20TH CENTURY
Something ior Your eyes.

Something for your eyes. something for your ears. some thing for your heart!
 That's the way Hollywood pre- view critics sum up Something For The Boys the 20th Century Fox Technicolor Animation of the dance- dazzling, tune-torrid stage hit that rocked Broadway, and now comes to the screen of the 20th Century tonight only, with Carmen Miranda, Michael O'Shea, Vivian Blaine c'The Cherry Blonde'J and brilliant featured cast.
 Something For The Boys con- cerns itself with telling the riotous story of three cousins who find themselves the joint heirs of Mag. nolia Manor, a decrepit plantation near an army camp, and of the hil- arious (as well as musical and TO- mantie) path their effort to do something for the boys" takes
 There is romance. plenty of girls, a gigantic spectacular show.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-23
SCHApIR0 DUE T0DAY;;C0NCERT
 IS TOMORROW

Scheduled to arrive this after noon by Pan American plane from the south Maxim Schapiro, inter- nationally known pianist, will ap- pear in concert tomorrow evening in the 20th Century Theater. The concert is being sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi sorority as it's project for the raising of it's Juneau Mem orial Library Fund pledge.
 From advance ticket sales, it is expected that near r-capacity audi ence will attend this affair, one of the most important events of it's kind ever held in Juneau
 Following the concert, the sor- ority is to honor MT. Schapiro at a reception where he will meet civ ic leaders and leading musicians.
 Tickets are still on sale at the downtown ticket headquarters, the Baranof Hotel and Gastineau. Ho- tel, Alaska Electronics. Alaska Mu- sic Supply and Lu-Eks Photo Stu dio. The ticket window at the theater will open tomorrow even- ing at 7:30 o'clock. and will close at the start of the concert at 8:l5.
 MT. Schapiro, who was born in Russia, holds Laureate of the Moscow Conservatory of Music and has studied under two famous teachers, Josef Slivinsky of Poland, and Nicholas Medtner. Russian composerpianist. He cancelled an engagement in California city to make the trip to Alaska, where he will appear only in Juneau and in Ketchikan on Saturday evening on his return trip
 This is the first time in many years that a top-ranking artist has made the trip to Alaska, and it is hoped that this concert will pave the way for future appearances by artists of all kinds.
 On his program, MT. Schapiro will include such favorites as Lud- wig Beethoven's Sonata in F Minor, Op. 57, familiarly known as the Appassionata; and Frederick Chop in's exciting Polonaise Brillante, Op. 22. popularized recently by the motion picture. The Spanish Rhapsody by Franz Liszt, and Toe cata, from Revels Tombeau de couperin, are also on the concert repertoire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-23
Surprise Given
 Mrs. (. Forward

In a surprise birthday party for Mrs. Charles Forward, whose birth day is this Sunday, Mrs. Harry sperling entertained group of friends in her home on Tenth Street last night.
 After the birthday cake was served, the honor guest was pre- sented with her gifts.
 Mrs. Zalmain Gross, with the hostess at the piano, entertained with several songs.
 Guests included Mrs. Forward, Mrs. Henry Green. Mrs. Stan Grummett, Mrs. Dewey Baker, Mrs. M Dudley, Mrs. John Brilliant, Mrs. Bill Carter, Mrs. Lynn For rest, and Mrs. Gross.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-23
STEAMER DUE IN
 JUNEAU TOMORROW

There is a steamer due in Ju- neau tomorrow.
 The ship is coming from the south.
 The ship will have passengers, mail and presumably ne d d freight.
 This ship, the Canadian Pacific's Princess Louise left Vancouver at 9 o'clock last Monday night and is due in Juneau tomorrow afternoon or evening
 So don't get excited fl you hear a steamer whistling.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-23
ANYONE MAY BE
 WEATHER PROPHET, .ASSERTS pEkOv!CH

Almost anyone can forecast the weather for period of six months in advance, and with reasonable accuracy, according to the opinion of w. s. Pekovich, well-known mining man of Hawk Inlet and longtime resident of Alaska.
 The system is simplicity itself, as he explains it. After a great deal of study and comparing of Wealth CT Bureau records over a number of years, Pekovich has concluded that every sixth month is compar- able with it's preceding counter part. Thus, if January for in
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-23

Accidents cost an estimated $2,- TOO 000, ,000 in the United States in 1945-including wages lost, medical
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-23

There are about 5000 cases of typhoid and paratyphoid fever an- nually in the United States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-23
MARINER SCOUTS TO
 MEET THIS EVENING

The Mariner Scout meeting to- night will be held at Gail Nor rison's, and all members are urged to go and be on time.
 It is important that they prac- tice the play being written by Pat Butler and Eva Knape, for the Health Department radio program on October 30.
 A hall has been secured for the joint party on November l, and further plans will be discussed this evening. Another joint-meeting with the Senior Troop No. 4 will be held next week to make final arrangements for the get-together on Nov, !. t
 All the old and new business held over at the meeting at Arleen Godkin's last week, will be dis cussed this evening. A report of the treasurer will be made, and all girls who have not paid their dues are requested to do so as soon as possible, in order that the national dues may be turned in promptly
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-23
POST OFFICE WARNED
 ON CALF. ROBBERY

Advices have been received by the Juneau Post Office concern ing the robbery of the post office at Newark, Calf, on October 20, 1946.
 Police authorities, banks, hotels and merchants are warned to be on the lookout if any of the stolen forms are presented for payment. Among the stolen items were the following: Domestic Money Order forms No. 16,935 to 17O,0OO, inclus- i've; International Money Order forms No. 2,900 to 5000, inclusive; U. s. Treasury checks No. 784625 to 784,650, inclusive. Also stolen were 35 War Savings bonds valued at $2,106.25, 5000 postal notes and stamps, and approximately s900 in postage stamps.
The Nome nugget., 1946-06-10
A New'King In Siam
Continued from page one

Continued from page one Ananda's death was accidental. Adulet was almost a constant companion to his older brother who was born in Boston, while his father was studying in liar ward.
 Only sketchy details were dis closed about the shooting of the
The Nome nugget., 1946-06-10

young king. The young ruler had been ill for two days, and he arose at six yesterday, taken some medicine, but nothing is known of his actions after that time.
 Official sources disclosed that his body was found several hours later in his palace bedroom by a servant.
The Nome nugget., 1946-06-10
NEWLY-DESICNED REAR-MOUNTED CABLE CONTROL ANNOUNCED BY CATERPILLAR"

Manufacture of a rear double drum cable control, which embodies numerous refnements and features designed for the heaviest service imposed Caterpillar Diesel DS, D7 and DC Tractors in the operation of the largest scrapers and of buldozers and rppers is announced by the Northern Commercial Co.,, local distributor for Caterpillar Tractor Co., pro- ducts.
 Smoother, easier operation with minimum of adjustments is featured in the design of the new rear cable control which is designated the Mo- g.
The Nome nugget., 1946-06-10

The multiple disc clutch with metallic facings is the type used for many years in the Company's racktype tractor line, and synchronized brake release and clutch engagement also add to smooth operation of the unit.
 Designed to permit rapid free spooling when de- sired, the control responds quickly, with minimum of effort that virtually eliminates operator fatigue from this operation.
 Other outstanding features of the cable con trol include large diameter specially grooved sheaves large brake capacity; longer life through of anti friction bearings and recessng of cable drums in the case compact design which permits mounting close to the tractor for protection against damage, and for inn proved balance; and rugged cast steel assuring freedom from distortion
 The No. 25 cable control design is based on ex- haustive studies by Caterpillar engineers and re- search experts at the Companys two proving grounds and reflects customer requirements for heavy duty cable control for rugged working conditions.
The Nome nugget., 1946-06-10
NOTICE

The regular meeting of VIVA Chamber of Commerce will be held Tuesday noon at the New ada.
The Nome nugget., 1946-06-10

Jane Pickens, singing star, tries out a dustipg brush attachment of one of the first new Eureka vac uum cleaners in over three years. With maid shortage due to con- tinue, new mechanical maids" can help ease Spring cleaning.
The Nome nugget., 1946-06-10

The Y.M.C.A. was founded by Sir George Williams, who was born in 1921.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-13
Mckinney On
BRIDGE
BY WILLIAM E. MCKINNEY
Americas Card Authority

throughout the country today an
increasing number of groups are
playing good bridge, but there is
a wide variation in bidding. For
that reason, believe it is good
idea to present from time to time
some OF the bidding problems that
interest the experts.
In today's hand, East made a
fourth-hand opening bid of one dia-
mond, which is certainly mini
mum. When his partner responds
with one spade, what should East
do?
Some may say that East should
be satisfied and pass one spade:
but there are hundreds of hands
that West might have passed orig
lnally, with which, in combination
with East's hand, a game could
be made. For example, if West
mad holding such as six spades
to the queen, the king and one
heart, the ace and one diamond
and three small clubs, it might
easily produce five-odd.
The majority of experts feel that
II west had bid a heart over the
diamond bid, East could pass this,
put that spade overcall should be
kept open TOR one round.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-13
Help The Needy

With the Cape Fear rising above
Wilmington, it is gratifying to know
that there is practically no danger of
flood mere. The probability is the high
water will not rise to the level reach
ed last summer, when trickles reach
ed Water street.
But it is not pleasant to think what
may happen to jewellers in low land
both above and below Fayetteville.
many of whom suffered heavily in last
summers overflow. Because we are
so we'll situated there is the more ron
son to be alert to relieve any families
whose homes or livestock or crops NAV
be destroyed.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-13
UnsOund Economics

The Labor Department reports that
the cost of living for middle income
urban workers reached the highest
peak since 1921 in mid-December. Ac-
cording to a United Press dispatch
from Washington, the consumers price
index stood at 1893 on December Is,
or BIT per cent higher than in August
1889.
If this is not a substantial indica-
ton of an inflationary tendency it would
he hard to find one.
On top of this, consider what the
effect upon the national economy will
be when wages of industrial workers
are raised as the means favored by
the government for settling strikes.
The workers will be taking home more
money than they can spend at fair
prices for consumer goods. Because
it will be many weeks after the steel
strike is ended before manufacturers
requiring steel for their products can
hope to replenish their supply, present
strikers again at work will be accumu-
lating cash and cultivating a wild de-
sire to spend it. AS a consequence
they will be willing to pay exhorbitant
prices for whatever is offered for sale
and initiation will be present in it's
most disastrous form.
Clearly the proposition of paying
higher wages just to get men back on
the job is not sound economics.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-13
Editorial Comment
MONTH OF SURPRISES

February may be little fellow, but under
his % days he packs a pretty rugged wallop
He doesn't always choose to use it; but il
some OVERLOAD spring zephyr, on reconais
sance mission from the South, tries to slr
in on his icy terrain, he'll often counter with
a deluge OF snow and sub-zero temperatures
that usually set some sort of weather record
No other month equals February's reputation
for disrupting peoples travel plans With one
hui. Of his snowy breath he keeps airplane.
on the ground, snarls highway traffic, boys
down the railroads, and sends people scurryins
for shelter. He takes special delight in CROSSING
up the Weather Man, and rocks with laughter
over the annual plight Of the poor groundhog.
February is little package filled with his
suprises.-Christian Science Monitor.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-13
BY JOHN SKIES

Let's plot one OF those Boy
Meets-Girl items and send it on
out to Hollywood and see if we
can't get it in the mo- ON pitchers
All right? All right.
The Boy joins the Army and, at
ter the proper lapse of time to
let him get activized-as I believe
one of those high-falutin' words
they use in the Army is called
he goes through the African cam
paign.
On furlough he gets back to
Oran, Algiers. All! Algiers, one
of those places where Charles
Boyer talks only to Hedy Lamar,
and vice versa.
In Oran the Boy Meets Girl.
Then the Boy pops off to Italy and
Sicily and stays long enough to
chase the Nazis to well and gone.
Then he comes back to Oran and
marries the Girl. But his leave is
short and he only has "a hours
with his bride. Then he pops off
to Italy and again to help chase
the Italians back to the Alps. This
trip the Boy gets sick and is in
and out Of hospitals for six months.
During those six months there
is no correspondence between Boy
and Girl. Not one letter!
Then the War ends. This time
the Boy has three days stay in
Oran, making four days all he
gets to be with his bride. Along
comes a ship to America and the
Army says the Boys gotta go
home now and the Girl cannot go,
too.
So the Boy comes back to Amer
lea and gets discharged from the
Army. Then he sets out to do
something about getting his bride,
to whom he's been married for
nearly a year but whom he hasn't
been with but four days, over here
| to America so they can settle down
and live happily ever afterward.
Like all boys want to do, this
Bow came home; came home to
Shelbyville, Tenn. He looked for a
iob tere that would support the
Girl. No job. E..
Then he came to Wilmington and
looked for a job. No job. He
went to Detroit and Cincinnati and
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-13
TOP O, THE MORNING
Americanism Week

In concert with Jaycee units over
the country the Wilmington Junior
Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring
the period between Lincoln's and Wash
ington's birthdays, February II and
February %, as 'Americanism Week.
The project is reinforced by proclama-
ton by Mayor Lane, in which he urges
every citizen, young and old, to give
due consideration to his duties and prlvl-
leges and renew his pledge of al
legiance to the principles set forth in
the Constitution of the United States. :"
It is to be emphasized that the pro-
posal is not for Jaycees alone to OBJ
serve the week, but all citizens of every
degree. The period is short, and some
may question it's advantages, but if
everybody concentrates not only on
thinking but also on living in accor-
dance with the higher ideals of the
American way of life the time will be
long enough for such living to become
the fixed habit of the people, and so
gain the benefits and advantages of our
democratic principles.
With the world in it's topsy-turvy
condition and the domestic situation
far from satisfactory, the Junior
Chambers project is especially COM
mendable.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-13
This Is One of Those Boy-Meets-Gil
Stories You See The Movies Work Ou1

probably a lot of places in be-
tween, but still no job.
Then a kinsman, right here ir
Wilmington, got wind of a job in
Lake Wales, Florida, that just fits
the Boys talents. So he started
the kinsman started - to tracing
the Boy down by long distance
telephone. He called all those
places the Boy had been, includ-
ing Kingsport, Tenn, which I for
got to mention up yonder. Finally,
the kinsman located the Boy in
Cincinnati, where he was stopping
with an aunt and probably fretting
because he couldn't get a job SO
he could bring the Girl here SO
they could start living happily
ever afterward.
Well, the Boy got here, accepted
the job and then turned about to
send the good news to the Girl
who was still over there in Oran,
Algiers, so far as the Boy knew.
Then, in came a cablegram-
before the Boys cablegram had
time to get to Oran-from the Girl
announcing that she had left Orar
on the good ship Francois jenkins
the first name sounded like il
was going to be a very romantic
full name-on Jan. 10,
Well, you cannot, on most ships
Like the Francois Jenkins, receive
cablegram so there was, and is,
no way for the Boy to get word to
the Girl that everything is lovely
and for her to come on and Join
him here.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-13

The Boy, after finally tracking
down that job, was finally stumped
by the one thing he thought he'd
settled when he got the job: get
ting in touch with and bringing the
Girl here. So far as he knows she's
somewhere on the high seas. But
it's been long time-for him, at
least-since Jan. 10. For all he
knows, the Francois jenkins may
be sailing all the way around Cape
Horn. At least, it seems it's taking
time enough for that. You know
how Time drags along when Boy
is away from Girl.
The Boy has mentioned the mat
ter to the Red Cross and, although
they haven't been able, to help him
yet, they tell him they've got in
touch with the Army people in
Washington and as soon as some
word has been given to the Girl
they'll contact him. When she
reaches America they'll send her
on down to Lake Wales and the
Boy and Girl can polk up from
that four days.
So the Boy left here yesterday
by plane to go to Lake Wales, de-
pending on the good old Army to
find his bride and send her to him.
You think I'm making all this
up just because it happens to be
Wednesday.
Well, Pm not either. The Boy is
James Glenn and his home town is
Shelbyville, Tenn, and he's a
nephew of Mrs. E. w. Stacy. out
on the Carolina Beach road, and
Mr. Stacy is the kinsman who
called all over the country for him.
And the Girl was, before she
married James, Yvonne Mem
Drives of Oran, Algiers, and she
can speak French, Italian, Span
ish, Arabic, and English. She GER
tainly ought to feel at home at
most any port the Francois jenkins
puts in, speaking all those Ian
guages.
James, who hasn't been out of
the Army very long, isn't too much
worried about not having heard
from her since her boat left Alters
Jan. 10.
She'll be here" he tells YOU
But you can readily see, and I'M
derstand, that tempus does not
fuglt anything like fugit enough
for James.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-13
Religion
DayByDay
Nv WILLIAM T. ELLIS
nv THE DRUM TOWER

Tn old Picking stands a famous
drum tower. Nearby are the
homes of American missionaries.
To me. both suggest a profound
memory. For it was while visiting
missionary friend that, all un-
known to him, I underwent a fun
danaental spiritual struggle. in
which faith emerged victor over
doubt.
We all have these memories OF
great hours when the soul has I'M
dergone it's profoundest testings.
They have an abiding influence
upon our lives. Decisions then
made are permanent: at least,
thew are standards whereby life is
tested.
This is an hour to "have 1t out
with God" His reality, His Provi-
dence and Father care, and His
revelation Of Himself in Jesus
Christ, are fundamental issues for
every soul to face.
Literally everything depends
upon the decision.
lord. show me myself; Lord.
show me Thyselt, IN Chrlst's
name. Amen" % 4
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-13
TheLiterary
Guiidepost
BY W. G. ROGERS ,
WASTELAND, by 10 eincl'n
lHarner: $3.50.

The hero of this n oVel A''
christened himself John bro'g
anonymous and i m p err Oh a :,
names. When we meet him, ne
seeking relief from a pSycnIa''1'
for his aches and pains.
With Miss Sinclair's help IN
psychiatrist digs into his hls,r!
John, We discover, is really JAZZ"
and Brown is his defensive ''. !,
traction and Americanlzalloi ~. "
the multisyllable surname o. W.
ish-J ewish parents. He mas i.!.,,
ed his blood, family and Ie-l5| ",
sometimes panic SEXES HIM al . 1r
thought Gentle acquaintance WI y
penetrate his disguise; but NJ ~. ,
no more at ease with stfans III,
than relatives; he is pnyS''"
and psychologically homeless ,~.,,,i
A not unusual 0achgiU w.,
shaped by not unusual influence !,
has trapped him; he lies 1 los, !,
circles within circles, Ino's :
America has not real ghetto'. !,
has ghettos of the mind s |. a :,
and frightening places, anu . -
ro.n is nrononted bv ignoTa1'N
poverty, pride and fear ne .. n,',
easily people them with gF0's''''
creatures. .sst
he hated, a mother he lo tst, il. 4
vain to love, one sister |nolD h h,
scorned and another "n9H
-' Under I'D, the the psychiatrisfs g s55.
ance. the ghetto vanisnes' 'ns .s5g
eymen are routed, and me l soc,
learns how prejudice ana S' nd
maladjustment take s2ap ape
how they may be comoalsu ~. his
This novel, the frs by :y,,' t
Cleveland author, is reIlla, ,+ro'g
for its expert development, '~ INT,
emotions, profound lnslgn n,,+ao-,
character. Above all, the Su r,sri.
conservation should be conn, CONN t9,
ed; she doesn't add "ola lo 70
the sake of a laugh, nor s NV al.
titillate your senses win ' arord
ventures natural to me "r,s d
women who are integral pam .3n,,r.
her story. She works Win ''
able directness. .;oo d
''Wasteland," border fe9l o5 in
ill-adjusted personalities Iah.,~lsrted
an unstable economy and 'h NV csr
by that half-nowledge Wnlsa ar !,
make fools of the best ol i 4so lis.
a most worthy addition 10 w nrizs
Of winners of the Harper ~, de.
contest, one Of tae ls" /
pendable literary awards