Daily Alaska Empire
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NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES — Alaska Newspapers, 1411
fourth Avenue Bldg., Seattle. Wash.
Saturday, December 23, 1950
In keeping with the custom of former years,
there will be no edition of The Empire, Monday.
Christmas Day. This is one of the few holidays
universally recognized. We wish all a Merry Christmas.
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
Seldom does The Empire have a guest editor but
today we are pleased to present Lt. Gen. W. E.
Kepner, Commander-in-Chief, Alaska Command, who
gives the following Christmas message to the people
of Alaska:
When the first Christmas dawned the world held
out new hope for peace on earth. This Christmas,
almost two thousand years later, men of good will
everywhere are hoping, working and dying for the
same ideal. ,
To most of the children of the world, this part
of the globe is closely identified with the Christmas
season. A jolly old man named Santa Claus, Kris
Kringle, or Father Christmas, lives at the North Pole.
The realms of snow are his home, the reindeer are
his means of bringing joy to everyone.
Surely the spirit that brought this happy Yule
tide fable into being is precious to adults and chil
dren alike. It is the same spirit that we. as Ameri
cans, feel from the bottom of our hearts—the spirit
of love and friendship, of liberty and tolerance, of
“good-will" that is not merely a word in our language.
On behalf of myself and the members of my
Command, I wish to extend to all the people of Alaska
my heartiest wishes for a very Merry Christmas and
a Happy New Year.
CONSTRUCTIVE APPROACH
Leaders and members of the American Medical
Association merit commendation for their new ap
proach to the problem of keeping medicine free from
government control, says the Cincinnati Enquirer.
At its Cleveland meeting the AMA appropriated $500,
000 for a new fund to be used to strengthen and
expand medical colleges. The $500,000 comes from a
fund originally raised by physicians to lobby against
compulsory health Insurance.
Certainly it is better strategy and more con
structive to use such funds to correct the deficiencies
of medical training than simply to fight against a
piece of legislation which never had the slightest
chance of passage. So long as medical schools meet
the need of the nation for well-trained physicians in
adequate numbers, they' need have no fear of coming
under government domination.
Th same principle holds for medical economics.
So long as the physicians continue to support and
develop non-profit programs for supplying medical
care on a budget basis, such as the Blue Shield(
plan, they do not need to fear what they call social
ized medicine.
In general, Americans do not like to see any j
economic group—physicians, public utilities, labor or- j
ganizations, or any others spending money in Wash
ington to influence the thinking of the men the
American people have elected to act for them. The
position of the AMA and of the medical profession is
morally stronger and their chance for achievement
of their goal is greater if they hold to the more
constructive approach they now are making.
The reason the aged are considered eccentric is |
that they are granted the privilege of saying what j
they please with impunity, and they take full ad
vantage of the privilege.
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To effect a change of pace, as it were, and re
lieve the monotony of your worrying, now and then i
stop worrying about what the world may be coming
to, and worry a spell about what it has already
come to.
In our old rural home community most of the
women had corns on their left ears from listening in
on the party line telephone.
Many a person's idea of heaven would be nothing
to do and an eternity to do it in.
The Washington !
Merry-Go-Round
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of Lifftlbergh^ father and thrfetfr'
people into jail as socialists right
after World War I.
Soviet Spy Ring Exposed
H also reminds me of the deluge j
of mail I got in February 1946 when
I exposed the Soviet spy ring in
Canada.
Scores of people wrote me that
time denouncing me as a war
monger, a disrupter of American
Russian relations, and a threat to
world peace. I am sure these peo
ple were sincere, well-meaning, and
thought that they were right and I
was wrong. Frankly I heaved a sigh
of relief when the Canadian Prime
Minister, MacKenzie King, issued
an official statement confirming
the spy ring. That was the only
thing that stopped the deluge of
letters calling me a liar.
I don’t know whether my office
has kept those letters but if so,
I ought to send them up to Senator
McCarthy to show what others
have done—long before his unbal
anced tirades—to try to keep this
country informed on Soviet dangers.
I fear McCarthy, however, is in
fluenced by only one motive— his
passion for headlines and more
lecture fees.
At any rate, what I am getting
at is that this country swings from
extreme to extreme. Some of the
people who berated me four years
ago lor exposing Russia may be
among those who now are just as
vehement on the other side. These
are tired, disillusioned, disappoint
ed, and you can't particularly blame
them. However, the important thing
is that we must not be swayed
back and forth from extreme to
cxtxreme. We must keep the middle
road.
It is not enough these days to
be anti-Communist. We must be
pro-American. The first Democratic
rights any dictator must strangle
are the rights of a free press and
free speech. The sixth columnists
and the McCartflyites have already
started this by branding those who
disagree with them as Communists.
B-29 Spy Ring
I remember September 1947 hav
ing written an expose of the Com
munist spy ring in a Washington
suburb which stole the secret blue
prints of B-29s. The story seemed
so sensational that some editors
at that time would not publish it.
And it was not until a year later,
when the House un-American Act
ivities Committee finally got around j
to the story, that some of these j
same editors gave the story head
lines.
At the time I wnote the first
story of the Canadian spy ring, *
also called on the Chief Assistant
of Jimmie Byrnes, then Secretary
of State, and suggested that he
ought to make an investigation of
Alger Hiss. It looked to me as if
Hiss had been leaking information
to the Russians—though I couldn’t
tell for sure. Byrnes did investi
gate and Hiss left the State De
partment.
It was impossible for me to tell
whether he was a Communist—an
tettremely "'serious charge for a
newspaperman to make, even
though it is brandished about so
irresponsibly on the floor of the
Senate. But I was sure that Hiss
should not be in a high government
position, and my conviction has
been justified.
All this was in February 1946,
four years before McCarthy sud
denly discovered an easy way
to make headlines.
Italian Communist Plot
In the summer of 1945, just after
Fred Vinson, now Chief Justice,
became Secretary of the Treasury,
I went to him to suggest that he
investigate one of his top assistants
whom I suspected of being pro
Communist. Vinson did investigate
and as a result let the man out.
The man is dead now and there is
no .use mentioning his name. In
fact, I have never mentioned the
incident before, not even to Mrs.
P. But I did want my daughter
to know in these days when the
label "Communist” is dished out so
recklessly on the floor of the
Senate that her father has been
doing his part lor many years to
get rid of Communism in vital
places.
There was another interesting
occasion in September 1947 when I
published a confidential report of
Communist plans to seize control
of Italy. Included in the expose
were the location of secret Com
munist ammunition dumps and the
names of Communist leaders, among
them Giuseppe Dozza, Mayor of
Bologna.
Four months later, when I got
to Bologna on the Friendship Train
Mayor Dozza waved the clipping
to American newsmen and ded
nounced me and the Friendship
Train. He was the only mayor in
Italy who refused to welcome us.
I couldn’t help but remember,
when I was in Italy, that its dic
tator once marched on Home with
the excuse of ’saving Italy from
Communism.” However, force never
cures force, and many of his black
shirts are now among the backbone
of the Italian Communist Party.
So the thing for us to remember
in these difficult days is that Dem
ocracy can be choked to death just
as effectively by a Fascist dictator
as by a Communist dictator.
In fact, there is no better way
to play into the hands of Moscow
than to create disunity, lack of con
fidence, and doubt. There is no
time more advantageous for the
Kremlin to strike than when we
lack confidence in our leaders and
when our country is torn by strife.
And the best way to do this is
the Moscow-Hitler technique of
repeating again and again the big
lie and the big smear.
Again I apologize for writing
such a discouraging letter on what
should be such a joyous occasion—
the advent of a new grandson. But
I hope that long before he gets
old enough to cope with the af
fairs of the world, his elders will
have learned to have more sense.
Love from
The Old Man.
LION’S CU B
Cabaret Dance at the Baranof
Gold Room Sat. night. 690-2t
HOLY NIGHT
This painting of the first
Christmas \cas done by Feuer
stein, ae Alsatian who taught
at tile Sli.itl: Academy of Ari,
December 23
Leo V. Osterman
Sally Crooks
Pearl Swanson
December 24
Kay J. Kennedy
Lisle -Hebert
Arlie B. (Cot) Hayes
Ed B. Shaffer
Stella Dapcevich
Rdath Prouty
Julie Hudson
Frank H. Stine
December 25
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Graham
M. A. Chase
Sheron Louise Wruck
William D. Gross
Mrs. Martin Lynch
Lee Rox
Mrs. Edwin Gunst
Ruth Bloomquist
Mrs. Joseph Kendler
Steve Stanworth
Bessie Dapcevich
A. J. Balog
F. R. Sanders
Sam Paul, Jr.
Bettye Kemmer
Tom Langley
Christine Nielsen
CHARLES DICKENS'
'LIFE OF OUR LORD'
IS MOVING STORY
Last year, the heretofore un
published Dickens* manuscript “The
Life of Our Lord" was presented
to the world.
Written 100 years earlier for the
exclusive audience of the author’s
own children, it is a child’s life of
Christ—a simple, moving narra
tive, understandable even to a
child and yet touched by that in
comparable Dickens genius which
insures its place by the side of the
famous ‘Christmas Carol’ among
the great masterpieces of Christ
mas literature.
Because he felt such deep ven
eration for the life and lessons of
cur Savious, he left instructions
that this particular manuscript
should not be commercialized.
Thus, the manuscript was a pre
cious family secret for 85 years.
But when Sir Henry Fielding Dick
ens, the author's youngest child,
died in 1933, it was finally brought
forth and sold for the staggering
amount of $210,000 — or, $15 per
word.
Purcnasea py the Lorcton Daily
Mail, the manuscript became a J
literary event of the first magm- j
tude. destined to be read and cher
ished forever wherever thoughtful
parents, like Dickens himself, want
their children to know something
about the history of Jesus Christ.t
For, according to Dickens:
"Everybody ought to know abou
Him. No one ever lived who was ,
so good, so kind, so gentle, and so
sorry for people who did wrong, o? .
were in any way ill or miserable,
as He was.
“And as He is now in heaven,
where wo all hope to go, and all
meet each other after we are dead,
and there be happy always to
gether, you can never think what j
a good place heaven is, without
knowing who He was and what He
did.”
The Nugget Shop will be open |
to accommodate late shoppers from
2 to 4 Sunday afternoon. 691-lt j
LION'S CU B
Cabaret Dante at the Baranof j
Gold Room Sat. night. 690-2
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organizations
12. American bird
13 Prevents
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16 Quick, pointed
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18 Lock slyly
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commune
22. Trifles: colloq.
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27 Unit of work
28. By
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32 Snared
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37 Humble
38. Before
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12. Orchestrates
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20 YEARS AGO the empire j
DECEMBER 23, 1930
Building activities involving expenditure of between $75,COO and $80,
0C0 were in progress in Juneau despite the fact that winter was sup
posed to offer unfavorable conditions for construction. Bad weather had
been so infrequent and of such brief duration that few delays were
encountered. The building improvements were exclusive of work being
done on the Capitol Building. Major projects were on the Juneau
Lumber Mills, the government hospital, the Alaska Native Brotherhood
Hall, A. B. Hall, Elks Lodge and Club building. Palace Theatre, Arcade
Restaurant, and several new homes were being built in various parts
of the city and on Glacier Highway.
Casting the glow from its many colored lights to brighten the Yule
tide spirit of the community, Douglas’ first municipal Christmas tree
was erected the day before Christmas at Guy's Drug Store corner.
Three local transfer firms were awarded contracts for removal of
office furniture and records of all Federal bureaus to the Territorial
Capitol building. The successful bidders were Reliable Transfer, Service
Transfer and Cole Transler.
Outdoor lighting during Christmas week was becoming a popular
custom in Juneau. Two particularly attractive decorations of homes
were those of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Housel on Fourth Street and Mr. and
Mrs. Homer G. Nordling on Twelfth Street.
Weather: High, 43; low, 38; misting.
j Daily Lessons in English tv. l. Gordon [
WORDS OFTEN MISUSED: Do not. say, “The price reduction is
retroactive with December 1st.” Say, “retroactive TO December 1st.”
OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED: Gala. Pronounce first A as in GAY,
not as in PAL.
OFTEN MISSPELLED: Mediocre; observe the CRE, not CER.
SYNONYMS: Superintend, supervise, oversee, inspect, administer.
WORD STUDY: "Use a word three times and it is yours." Let us
increase our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word: I
HYPERCRITICAL; overcritical. (Pronounce first syllable HIGH). “His
remarks were hypercritical.”
"modern etiquette ROBERTA LEE j!
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Q. I am planning on being married in my home. How many brides
maids should I have?
A. If you wish to be fashionable, then the usual custom is to have
a maid-of-honor and two bridesmaids. But usually, home weddings
are much less elaborate than church weddings, and a maid-of-honor
is the only attendant of the bride.
Q. When calling on a friend who is ill, and one is not permitted
to see her, is it all right to write a message on one's card?
A. This is a very good idea.
Q. When eating a biscuit and jelly at the table, should the jelly
be spread on the biscuit with the fork?
A. No; use the knife for this purpose.
| LOOK and LEARN a! C. GORDON !
1. What is the lightest known substance?
2. Which is known as the “Mile High City” of the United States?
3. What was the earliest form of musical expression?
4. How many stars were in the first American flag?
5. What painter's mother is immortalized due to her son’s portrait
of her?
ANSWERS:
1. Hydrogen.
2. Denver, Colo.
3. Singing.
4. Thirteen.
5. James McNeill Whistler's mother.
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Weather a!
Alaska Points
Weather conditions ana temper
atures at various Alaska points
also on the Pacific Coast, at 4:30
a.m., 120th I'.'t.idian Time, and
released u.v Weather Bureau J
are as follows:
Anchorage 14—Snow
Annette Island 41—Snow
Barrow . -10—Snow
Eethel. -7—Partly Cloudy
Cordova . 34—Cloudy
Dawson . -12—Cloudy
Edmonton . 34—Cloudy
Fairbanks . -10—Partly Cloudy
Haines 29—Partly Cloudy
Havre . 48—Cloudy 1
Juneau Airport.27—Fog j
Kodiak . 30—Snow ]
Kotzebue . -3—Cloudy
McGrath . -8—Snow
Nome ... 19—Snow
Petersburg . 35—Cloudy
Portland . 54—Cloudy
Prince George 33—Partly Cloudy !
Seattle . 52—Rain Showers
Sitka . 40—Drizzle
Whitehorse . 14—Drifting Snow
Yakutat . 33—Drizzle
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• TIDE' TABLE *
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• December 24 •
• High tide 2:18 a.m., 14.6 ft. •
• Low tide 7:48 a.m., 5.1 ft. •
• High tide 1:42 p.m., 16.9 ft. •
• Low tide 8:25 p.m., -1.0 ft. •
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« December 25 •
» High tide 2:53 a.m., 14.8 ft. •
e Low tide 8:25 a.m., 5.0 ft. •
• High tide 2:17 p.m., 16.9 ft. •
• Low tide 9:00 p.m., -1.0 ft. •
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• December 26 • !
• High tide 3:27 a.m., 14.8 ft. •,
o Low tide 9 01 a.m., 4.9 ft. •
• High tide 2:52 p.m., 16.9 ft. •
• Low tide 9:36 p.m.. -0.9 ft. • j
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MILK DELIVERY—CHRISTMAS |
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On Monday, Dec. 25, milk deliv- 1
ery will be made at regular time,]
but only to those who have their j
bottles out. Only once over the!
routes, so have your bottles and!
tickets out! 689-2t I
MERRY CHRISTMAS.
LION’S CLUB
Cabaret Dance at the Baranof
Geld Room Sat. night. 690-2
TOM & JERRY
Batter — Rum — Brandy
At Percy’s G90;2t.
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SCHWINN BIKES AT MADSEN'S
WALT HATLIN
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR
Experienced House Wiring
Electrical Marine Repair
Phone Red 290 Juneau, Alaska
V. F. W,
Taku Post No. 5559
Meeting every Thursday in
the C.I.O. Hall at 8:00 p.m.
Tbe Erwin Feed Co.
Ofllce to Case Lot Grocery
PhoneiM
HAY, GRAIN, COAL
and STORAGE
STEVENS’ '
LADIES’—MISSES’
READY-TO-WEAR
Seward Street Near Third
The Charles W. Carter
Mortuary
Toortfe and Franklin Eta.
PHONE 138
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Caster's Men's Wear
McGregor Sportswear
Stetson and Mallory Hats
Arrow Skirt* and Underwear
Allen Edmonds Shoe*
Skyway Luggage
BOTANY
"500"
CLOTHES
NCNN-BUSH SHOES
STETSON HATS
Quality Work Clothing
FEED HENNING
Complete Outfitter for Mea I
SHATTER'S
SANITARY HEAT
FOB BETTER MEATS
IS—PHONES—4*
Tree Delivery
MOUNT JIJNT.AU LUUbl. NO. 141
SECOND and FOURTH
Monday of each month
In Scottish Rite Tempi®
beginning at 7:30 p. m.
Carson A. Lawrence,
Worshipful Master:
JAMES W. LEI VERS, Secretary,
B. P. 0. ET.KS
Meeting every Wednesday at 8
P.M. Visiting brothers welcome.
WALLIS S. GEORGE, Exalted
Ruler. W. H. BIGGS, Secretary.
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Mcose Lodge No. 700
Regular Meetings Each Friday
Governor—
ARNOLD L .FRANCIS
Secretary—
WALTER R. HERMANSEN
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Brownie's Liquor Store
PhtiSM 191 1S» 8a. Franklin
P. O. Bax £SM
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"The Rexall Siore"
Tour Reliable Pharnwlsta
BUTLER-MAURO
DRUG CO.
’ Alaska Music Supply
Arthur M. Uggen, Manager
Plano*—Musical' Instrument*
and Supplies
•■Phone 206 ..Second and BewaitiL.
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GENERAL PAINTS
and WALLPAPER
ideal Pain! Stare
| Phone £49 Fred W. Wendt
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Card Beverage Co.
Wholesale BOS 10th 8t
i PHONE 218—DAT er NIGHT
for MIXERS «t SODA FOP
The Alaskan Holel
Nswly Renovated R*om»
at Reasonable Rata*
PHO>jE SINGLE O
PHONE 663
Thomar Hardware Co.
PAINTS -— OILS
Bankers' and Shelf
HARDWARE
Remingrton Typewriters
SOLD and SERVICED by
J. B. Eurford Co.
‘‘Our Doorstep Is Worn ly
Satisfied Customers'*
FORD AGENCY
(Authcrized Dealer*)
GREASES — GAS — OIL
Juneau Motor Co.
Foot of Main Street
MAKE
JUNEAU DAIRIES
DELICIOUS ICE CREAM
a Sally habit—ask for it by aanc
Juneau Dairies, Inc.
Chrysler Marine Engines I
MACHINE SHOP
Marine Hardware
Chas. G. Warner Co.
HOME GROCERY
Phones 146 and 342
Home Liquor Store—Tel. SM
American Meat — Phone 38
To Banish “Bine Monday”
To give you more freedom
from work — TRY
Alaska Laundry
H. S. GRAVES
The Clothing Man
LEVrs OVERALLS
for Boys
BLACKWELL’S
CABINET SHOP
117 Main St. Phone 77*
High Quality Cabinet Work
tor Home, Office or Stare