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Evening star., 1946-11-07
The Theater in DANGER?

To the Editor Of The Star:
Referring to Robert E. Sherwood's let
ter on Jim Crow theaters in Washington,
speak as one who was born here, a
lover of people, with no racial prejudice
and devotee of the theater.
I remember the days when Washing
ton supported five theaters, when Helen
Hayes, as q little girl, made her first
appearance as 1.-THE Prince and the
Pauper" with the Columbia Players.
It is unfortunate that at the present
time with much greater population we
have but one theater which is about to
be destroyed by some overzealous cru
saders who know not whereof they speak.
Mr.. Sherwood writes Of washington as
IAN important unit in the economy of
the theater. It is what is known as a
great show town. The audiences are
exceptionally intelligent and the press
generous in the support it gives to the
theater as an institution" Yet Mr.. Sher-
wood would sound the death knell Of
the theater in Washington because he
feels that he and his supporters can
alter public opinion In this GUY.
If sufficient pressure is brought to
bear, it is possible that he will be able
to gain his point, but what will he have
accomplished? When it is too late. he
will discover that he has only succeeded
in stirring up lot of i'll will between
the two races, the theater will have
ceased to exist in Washington, the actors
and financial hackers in New York will
have suffered terrific financial losses and
the social issue will remain in the same
status quo.
Those New Yorkers whose primary in
terest in Washington is In the fact that
as a city it is a theatrical plum should
think twice before casting this plum"
aside. ADR1ENNE I. HALL.
Evening star., 1946-11-07

Sorrowful Footnote to- Tuesday
To the Dditot et Tpe STARE 7ah@f
do you want an Italian. Greek, Jew
or Niger a. chief Of police or mayor"
calculated the man In the next seat ut
the beer bar Tuesday when casually
inquired II he had voted In the plebiscite.
II after tbs Revolutionary Mar. the
War Of 1879 sths Ciyil Var. World I.
World War y. m apparently elderly
man, wearing . World War I service
button, feels that way, guess We had
better give this country back to the In
dams for the gallon Of whisky they sold
New York for or have the Iron Sickle
rule the world.
Ny ancestors, myself and my son
fought in all our wars and If we cannot
afford to let all citizens vote, We deserve
to fail In our theory Of government.
BILL VI, U. S. A.
Evening star., 1946-11-07

Likes Local Government
To the Editor Of The Star:
Having lived in Washington for about
so years and never wanting to vote, I
wish TO state why I think this city
should remain governed as Is. We have
a low cost governing setup. We do not
have political fights and squabbles. We
don't lose day and its expense for
voting. We get more pay for less work
than any city In the world.
This is city where man can build
his home and be free from smoke and
politics. We should feel proud that We
are under the protective wing Of Con-
gress which has made us what we are.
p. WADE.
Evening star., 1946-11-07
Letters to The Star
Voting OGceholder Condescends
To Lecture Washingtonians

10 Lecture WdSnln8tOnlanS
To the Editor OF The Star:
This, OF course, means nothing to
you. However, as a resident OF Califor-
mia and voter there. and incidently.
being domiciled here In Washington for
the past four years, with three sons
and a daughter in the service, all Of
whom were officers, fortunately all COM
ing back in one piece. have sat here
in my office in Washington and read
your editorials about why suffrage
should be granted to the servants Of
the government and residents here in
the District Of Columbia.
AS see it, as a resident of California,
shall we say this is fguratively speak
ing, the same might apply to resident
of South Dakota, resident of Arizona,
a resident Of Oklahoma, resident of
Florida. This little two acres of ground,
here again figurativeiy speaking, owned
by the one hundred and thirty million
people of the United States Of America,
where they have constructed their place
of business and the home of their Gen.
eral Manager, 1t occurs to noe that 1t
is most inconceivable that silly. two
hundred thousand people domi:iled in
this two acres should presume to run
this place, Notwithstanding the fact that
one hundred and thirty million people
own It,
have today voted mo" on both
counts.
have read the editorials Of both
The Star and the Times-Herald, polling
the suffrage here in the District Of
Columbia and the only reason can
think that you want this privilege Is
to argue on political questions.
Here is my viewpoint. think that
the people OF Maine, and Of Arizona and
South Dakota have q right to speak
here in the affairs of the District Of
Columbia because it is their property
and why some two hundred thousand
people most of whom are servants Of
tho government, including whom are
the owners Of . couple Of newspapers
and the owners Of . few banana stands
and bootblack shops, think they have
the right to dictate who shall run the
property Of this country Is to me absurd
and extreme.
Publish this II you like 1t makes no
difference to the people Of the forty
eight states. am sure that Congress
will agree with this statement
EDGAR e. BARKER,
Office Civilian Production Adnlinistrt
ton, Tin, Lead and Zinc Branch.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-17
OVERDUE ACCLAIM NOW RENDERED TO
 G0LDSTEIN VISION

Although the reconstructed Gold stein Building has been occupied for some weeks by offices, and mer- chants. only now is the building considered ready to be declared of ficially open.
 Still, some items required to fully complete the rebuilding and bring the fine structure into complete &C., cord with the architects drawings and specifications are pending de- livery from the manufacturers. But, though some of the occupants may yet be a trifle discomoded by some thing missing that will eventually be in place, the Goldstein Building is now fully capable of serving its ten ants and Juneau as a modern office building that fills a need of many years.
 Tenants too, particularly merch- ants, have met with difficulties and delays in equipping and stocking their quarters, and, in conformance with Charles Goldstein's wish that his building not be hailed as com- pleted project until it is so. or is most nearly so, this special edition of the Empire, published to acclaim the resourcefulness and faith in Ju- neau that has achieved the new Goldstein Building, also has been delayed until now.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-17
jusI Tribute!

After seven years Charles Coll stein has rebuilt the concrete busi- ness blcck that was burned so the fou walls in l929. Whom asked why he had rebuilt, Goldstein re- -lied, T just got tired of looking at it"
 II was a tcrse answer and a truth rul answer but we don't think it telis the whole story.
 It takes more than just being tired of looking ot it." to impeI the expenditure Of several hundreds of thousands of dcllars on a new and modern office building in Juneau.
 The act implies Q great deal of faith on Goldsteins part in the fu- ure Of Alaska and the future of Juneau. Because he is a pretty 1mart businessmen and smart busi- ncssmen don't throw away money )n hopeless projects.
 Building at lnls particular time co. requires more than money, or stone or wood. It takes f9rtitude and faith strong enough to stand labor shortages, material shortages, md all the numberlass legion of annoyances which plagGe the build- CT today.
 So VIC dent think that Charles Goldstein just got tired of looking It it."
 We believe that he has faith, strong faith in the future of this country and in this city 4 faith that is as strong today as it was when he first came to Alaska as a young married plml asd opened a general store.
 We think the oponise of this new  building is 2 milestone ia the pro- gross cf this whole territory.
 The building itself that might well be Profession of Faith in Concrete.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-17
CITY LANDMARK RESTORED FOR $35O,0O0;; SHELTERS
 FEDERAL, ALASKAN UNITS

west corner of Seward and Second streets and contains five floors with a total area of 43,000 square feet.
 The construction, according to the builders. was accelerated by the sound condition of the walls left standing following the fire and the fact that debris had been cleared from the site.
 Construction work was done by the Alaska Construction Co. accord ing to plans drawn by FosS & Mall cclm, architects Plans included use of the four original walls left stand ing after the disastrous fire and the original foundation. The walls have been strengthened by inner walls, girders, beams and floor joists of reinforced concrete.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-17

CIantiiny Back!

A little over seven years ago, smoke-grimed firemen were still 1 playing streams of water over the smouldering, burned-cut hulk of the Goldstein Building.
 Destroyed in five spectacular blaz- ing hours at 10 o'clock, the morning of Feb g. l939 the building had only it's four skeletal walls standing Of- fices, apartments, hundreds of thousands of dollars in furs. along with the personal belongings of nearly 60 tenants had been con- sumad in Juneau's greatest fire.
 Only the sudden calming of a violent Taku wind prevented wide spread blazes throughout the city. As it was, farflung sparks started roof fires and several nearby build ings were damaged.
 Six Alarms Sounded
 The fire, believed to have started in a smouldering mattress, was fought in freezing weather by 125 nembers of the Juneau and Doug las tiIe departments. assisted bi Coast Guardsmen and local volun- teers. Six alarms were sounded be- tween the time the blaze was dis covered .t 5:3o that morning until the roof collapsed at 10 o'clock 
 Almost 60 tenants who had left the building in night attire, heliev- ing the fire to be a minor enc, were left homeless. They were evacuated from the smoke filled building only moments before flames shot up the elevator shafts and through every corridor.
 Red Cross and city relief agencies found shelter for the fire victims in the old Alaska Laundry building and in Red Cross headquarters.
 The Juneau Medical and Dental Clinic, housed in the Goldstein block. was wiped out. Less of equipm mt and medical supplies was estimated at $25,0o0.
 Owner or vacation
 The building which was the first concrete structure built in the Ter ritory had cost $1l0,000 when it was built in 1914 While the building it. self was covered by insurance. per sonal and business property within was unprotected. Loss of furs alone was set at s250,000 by Mir Gold stein
 Mr Gcldstein was absent at the time He was enroute to Juneau on the Princess Norah from a vacation trip to Mexico.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-17
Garyin Show Career Inspired Formation 0i "Home Beautiful"

Twenty-Five years in show busi- ness, with all the attendant duties of decorating, furnishing and drap- ing theaters, was Homer Garvin' $ inspiration in the formation of Home Beautiful Inc
 Occupying the space just south of the entrance to the new Gold Stdin Building, the store offers complete decorations and furnish ings for the home This, according to MT. Garvin, is unique in the city, since no other store specializes in home furnishings.
 we feel that in bringing most of the household requirements under one roof we are offering real ser vice to Juneau" MT. Garvin said. We are sure our customers will get better home decoration results If they are able to buy matched pieces instead of random purchases"
 The store occupies main floor space 20 feet wide and 100 feet long with me'zzanine extending 65 feet from the rear of the building. Fluourescent lighting in alternate daylight and white tubes provide true color reflection for the match ing of fabrics. Special fixtures and displays designed by Foss and Nal colm, architects, were installed by Walter Stutte.
 Mirrors Add to Depth
 A unique departure in mercantile decorations is the use of huge wall mirrors, 14 feet high by IS feet long. along the front side walls to add depth to the floor displays
 While it may be some time be- fore we are able to secure all we hope for in our newly perfected mer- chandise, we have been able to get a surprisingly complete stock for our opening" Mir Garvin said. We are exercising great care in the se- lection of our lines. Our eventual success depends on the complete
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-17
Construction Firms Chief Gives ReUeafed Structure
 'lJnlimited' Life of Service
SHORTAGES, WEATHER
 IMpEDED REBUILDING
Scarcity of Manpower Add- ed Hdndilaps to Con-
 fraetor's Job

With a reasonable amount of up- keep the Gcldstein Building has an unlimited life of service"
 Arthur O. Peterson, Alaska Con- struction Co. manager in Juneau, made the flat statement in his of fices on the third floor of the newly rebuilt structure.
 A lean, greying man with weather hardened features, he occasionally closed his eyes as he studied each question before answering.
 'Even after all these years since they were first constructed, and In spite of the fire, the outer walls were amazingly hard. Boring through the old masonry to set clinch anchors for the new construction was rough job in itself"
 Asked what difficulties he had en- countered in the construction, MT. Peterson winced and grinned rue fully. Let's not bring that up" he begged I'm trying to forget"
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-17
Firsi ConUeie Structure in Territory Raised 10
 New Utility

The new Goldstein Building, hous- ing Federal Territorial and private offices as well as six main flcor stcres is now officially open.
 The building which was destroyed by fire in 1889 has been under con- struction since May, l945 Bad weather and scarcity of labor and materials delayed completion of the work
 Originally built in 1914 at a cost of $ll0 000. the business block was
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-17

Speaking in commendation of the project, Mayor Waino Hendricisop said:
 Charles Goldstein has always been cno of the city's most progress sive citizens. Be is to be highly eomplimented fer embarking on such ! project at this time. MT Gold stein has done more than any other man ill Juneau to solve the critical congestion problems confronting this city during this period of shortages" :"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-17

All metal doors on stairwell and elevator entrances provide safety insurance against recurrence Of fire While the all-metal and con- crete interior is firer.oof, additional safety factors include two fire hose racks on each floor
 The interior of the building is lightened by the cream colored walls, contrasting agreeably with the rich, dark finish of the woodwork. Floors are laid with heavy com ] position material.
 The entire structure is heated by steam furnished by large oil-burn- 1 ing boiler The boiler room is seg
 'egated from the rest of the base ment area, thus providing an addi- tional safeguard against fire,
 While it was originally planned to install all-metal door and window frames. material shortage made the l project impossible and hardwood sasnes were substituted. These rep- resent the only exposed wooden structure in the entire building
 The Goldstein store which occu- pies the space at the extreme right cf the entrance includes display room. offices and fireproof safety vaults for the storage of precious flrs
 An ultra modern touch is added i to the front Of the building by the marquee which shelters store and business entrances. The marquee is stepped down following the slope os the street.
 Other stores on the main floor in- clude Parsons Electric, the Peter Weed Coffee Shop, the Native Arts and Craft Shop, Home Beautiful, Inc. and Royal Typewriter Shop.
 The building will provide office space for three Federal agencies in- cluding the Veterans Bureau on the second and third floors, the U. S. Employment Office, on the second floor, and the U $. Native Ser vice on the fourth and fifth floors
 Territorial offices include the AL aska Unemployment Compensation Commission and the Territorial Tax Commission, both on the third floor Other offices include Dr. John H Geyer, dentist, second floor: Foss and Malcolm, Architects. third floor; Peter Wood Publications third floor.
 Among other facilities are a large storage space provided tenants in the basement and two elevators one passenger, and one plunger type freight elevator which will operate only between the street level and the basement.
 A new wrinkle in insulation is pro- vided by the rse of double -paned, welded glass in all windows facing south, The double panes provide a dead air space which effectively locks out cold winds
 The new building was being planned by Mir Goldstein almost be- fore the ashes of the old were cold Wartime restrictions and lack of ma terial and labor held up construc- | ticn until February. 1945 when triple A priorities were issued for the con- struction by the federal government.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-17
Parsons Electric Co. Has Choice Location
 In GoIdsiein Corner

Offering complete electrical ser vice to Juneau. is the Parsons FL ectrical Go. now in it's new location in the Goldstein Building.
 The store, under the management Of Ernest Parsons, offers Westing- house and Philco appliances, the Eazy electrical line, Premier vacuum cleaners and Kohler and Universal lighting plants for homes and ship lighting.
 In departure from the custom ary electrical service in Juneau, Par sons offers all types of electrical motor rewinding in newly equipped shop, as well as all other types of electrical and radio repairs.
 The corner store, which includes a show room in front and offices and shops in the back, covers 1850
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-17

the first concrete structure in the Territory. It was valued at more than $130,00O at the time of the fire. Reconstruction and modernization cf it's facilities are reported to have cost ill the neighborhocd Of s3J0,- GOO.
 The building occupies tie south-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-17
All Ciiy plaLgds
 Achievement of
 Chas. Goldsiein

Juneau civic and business leaders today applduded the opening of the new Goldstein Building as another step forward in the progress of the city.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-17
(has, GoIdsiein Is Enterprising Alaska Citizen

For seven years Charles Goldstein has been reminded of calamity by the broken shell of what was once he biggest and finest building in the Alaskan Territory-the Gold stein Building.
 Built in 1914, the first concrete office building in Alaska, in a few short hours the building was gutted by fire on Feb. 8, 1889. It was cal amity in the direst sense of the word for in that fire were destroyed over $250000 in rare furs which were not protected by insurance.
 At the time of the fire Goldstein was enroute home from his first outside vacation in over 50 years. He received the news aboard the steamer Princess Norah just after leaving Ketchikan.
 He admits he was shaken by the lews. But when a friend, hearing f the disaster, remarked on his calm acceptance of the tidings, Icldsteins only answer was: DO jou expect me to jump ovelboard beeause of it?"
 It was enough to make many men jump overheard. When he left for his vacation in Mexico he left feel ing that over 20 years of work had paid off. Extensive building im- provements had been completely paid for and he could reasonably lcok forward to a period of placid prosperity.
 Few Flaming Minutes
 Now everything had been wiped out in a few flaming minutes.
 And now, sweeping across the northland like wind on the tundra, came the report that Charles Gold stein was finished. Where trappers and fur dealers met, the word went out in rising clamor "Goldstein is through Goldstein wont be buying furs-G -Goldstein is broke"
 Within two weeks Charles Gold stein'was flying throughout the ter ritory buying furs and charterlng .adio time to broadcast the lie to reports of his failure
 Tn the course of his trip his plane crashed. His first message after reaching wire facilities was to his wife. It read: Just had smash up. Am through flying. Be nome )n the next plane"
 There was actually no need to begin again. He had the insurance from the building. While his loss had been great he would still be sure of a comfortable living. But at 70. Goldstein was rebuilding.
 Born In London
 Charles Gcldstein was born in London, England in 1869. In his ear- ly childhood his parents emigrated to Canada and settled for time in British Columbia. The boy first saw Alaska at the age of l4 but after a brief stay the family moved to
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Charles Gcldstein was born in London, England in 1869. In his ear ly childhood his parents emigrated to Canada and settled for time in British Columbia The boy first saw Alaska at the age of 14 but after brief stay the family moved to
Nogales international., 1946-02-15
Church Guild
Meets At
Neu, Long Home

The beautifully appointed new
home of Robert Long and Mrs
Charlotte Stauffer on Hudgin street
was the setting for a most enjoy
able visit and social meeting of st
Andrews Auxiliary Guild last Mon
day afternoon.
Following a Valentine motif, Mrs
Charlotte Stauffer and Mrs. G. W.
Spohn, with Mrs. John McClung at
the tea table, served delicious re-
freshments to the Rev. j. Atkinson
Miss Trina Jund, Gwyneth Atkin-
son, and Mesdames w. E. Carroon
H. j. Karns, J. c. Glissan, John
Atkinson, j. G. Sturdevant, Mona
White, Alfredo Sandoval. Robert
Payne, L. E. Atwood, E. A. Titcomb
Mac Hall, F. L. Gilmore, Robert
Johnson, Charles Meadows, Anna
Kimberly, Frank Anderson of Lon
don, Ontario, Canada, and w. Den
sham of Dexter, Michigan.
Nogales international., 1946-02-15
| Wednesday
Bridge Club

The Wednesday Bridge Club was
entertained this week by Mrs. H. j.
Karns at her home on Crawford
street.
Enjoying Mrs. Karns hospitality
were: Mesdames w. E. Carroon,
Louis Hudgin, Emma O'Connor, j.
C. Glissan, VIM. MacGregor, Fanny
Barney, A. j. Milliken, Mrs. Mona
White.
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Mrs. Alberta Batson and Miss
Suzonne Medlen are spending two
weeks in Tucson, as guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Herbert Woods and
daughter, Margaret.
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Mr.. and Mrs. T. D. Stevens visited
here Saturday from Tucson. Mrs.
Stevens was formerly Miss Mary
Hand, teacher at Lincoln School.
Nogales international., 1946-02-15

graduated from NogaleS High School
III l943. she attended College OF
holy Names IN Oakland, CAM, Tor
two years and has been at tine Uni
verSlCy OF New Mexico since JuIy.
Miss Hood is member of Chi
Omega sorority and Junior major
ing III Education.
''Mr. WerJz has been studying at
the university for the past TWO years
where he will receive his commls-
sion on Feb. 23rd.
The wedding will take place at
8 pm. at st. Charles Church on
Feb. 23rd IN Albuquerque. Miss
Katherine Griffin, sorority sister OF
the bride, and Maynard Gouoy,
ciassmate OF the groom, Will be
their attendants, and the bride S
brother-in-laW and sister, MI. and
Mrs. Sen Sherman, Will come from
Demlng to De present.