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NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVES ■— Alaska Newspapers, 1411
Fourth Avenue Bldg., Seattle, Wash.
Thursday, November 1, 1951
AMBASSADOR TO VATICAN
The nomination of General Mark Clark to serve
as full-fledged ambassador to the Pope, head of the
Vatican state and the Roman. Catholic Church,
touched off serious repercussions throughout the
United States, where the belief is general that the
decision is based more upon political expediency than
any other factor.
While the Pope is technically the head of a
sccylar government, he is, in fact, a religious leader,
exercising great control and influence over the mil
lions of members of his church. Moreover, as an
organization and through its hierarchy, the church
is the possessor of great economic resources and in
some countries, wields tremendous political power.
Undoubtedly there is much to be gained by 1 a
definite contact with such an influential leader, re
gardless of religious belief. In many countries, this
influence is apparent at the polls when issues affect
ing the church and its members.are resolved.
Most Americans believe wholeheartedly in the
separation ol church and state. This majority in
cludes the majority of America's Catholics. Few ol
these people would be willing to place the Vatican
state in the same category as other nations. It is
inconceivable that the Vatican state be a member ol
the United Nations; that the Vatican state be a
party to treaties and trade agreements, or that it be
called upon to furnish troops and munitions in the |
event of war. Why then, does Mr. Truman see fii j
to establish a full fledged embassy in a state that |
is not, in fact, a state?
The idea is general, and ■ based upon past per- I
formances, that Truman's appointment cf Clark was
made with an eye to the Catholic vote in this country.
We believe that Mr. Truman is in error We believe
that most Catholics will resent Mr. Truman’s attempt
to use their Pope as a political lever.
There are a number of states in which the
Catholic vote could make or break a candidate. There
are a number of large cities where this strength
would be even more apparent. Mr. Truman, an able
politician, is well aware of this and knows he will
need every vote in 1952.
Then, and then only, will we know whether |
Truman's political judgment was in error.
TOO MUCH TO UNDERSTAND
Two years ago, a two-stage rocket ascended two
hundred and fifty miles from New Sands, New
Mexico, and rocket experts assert that such a rocket
might go as high as 22.390 miles above the earth.
More amazing is the prediction of those wjw
have some knowledge of rockets that once the missile
reaches its orbit, it will no longer require fuel but
will .convert itself into a piece of our planet, becom
ing a member of the solar system, like a small
satellite.
Dr. Willy Ley, author and rocket authority, says
that such a station, if it could be manned, would be
invaluable as a research laboratory where a good
vaccum was needed. It would also serve as a fuel
supply depot for ships sent out on inter-pianetary
journeys. Moreover, as an astronomical observatory,
it would be superior to any on the earth since bad
weather would not obscure vision.
Turning to the military possibilities of such a
base, the expert says that such a series of platforms,
scattered around the earth, would not be a serious
military threat "for at least five years."
The Washington
Merry-Go-Round
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do. Therefore, he1 devoted himself
to his family’s realty firm.
3. Also under investigation is
Chief Field Deputy Ira Parker, Jr.,
whose family is connected with a
liquor distributing firm, the Nation
al Distributing Company of Clinton,
Tenn. The company was organized
by Parker’s nephew, Kenneth E.
Caldwell, and financed by a note for
$126,000 ' at the' Commerce Uniori
bank of Nashville. Underwriting the
note are Ted Murray of the Nash
ville baseball club and Joe Parker,
brother of the Chief Field Deputy.
What investigators are interest
ed in is whether Ira Parker is or
was an owner of any part of the
liquor firm. They found an arrange
ment in the underwriting deal
whereby Murray and Ira’s brother
Joe were cut in on the profits until
the $125,000 loan was paid off, plus
another provision whereby the loan
was never to be entirely paid off,
which made his brother a virtual
partner. In August, Mrs. Roxie
Parker, wife of the deputy collector,
acquired a 25 percent stock owner
ship in the firm.
It has been reported that Deputy
Collector Parker accompanied re
presentatives of the firm on their
visits, thus bringing indirect pre
sure to Increase the company's
business. Caldwell, when question
ed, denied this.
“Ira was down here on a visit
and just happened to accompany
me," he explained.
POLITICS AND TAXES
Washington Internal Revenue ex
ecutives say they feel sorry for
Messrs. Henslee and Welch because
of their physical infirmities. How
ever, it's admitted that the gov
ernment budget, already one of the
biggest in history, should not be
overloaded by paying salaries to
those who cannot give full time to
their Jobs. •
Note 1—The three above-mention
ed collectors got their jobs through
Sen. Kenne'th McKellar, who, as
chairman of the Appropriations
Committee, is one of the most pow
erful—and irascible—members of
Congress. To fire one of his appoint
ees would mean bringing the well
known McKellar wrath down on the
entire Internal Revenue Bureau and
probably curtailing its budget. Hence
McKellar’s friends stay on the pay
roll whether they work or not.
Not* 2—What our tax-collecting
system needs is to have collectors
appointed by Civil Service, not pol
itics, and then rotate them to dif
ferent cities after they have lived
ten years in a community. After
collectors have made too many
friends they lose their effectiveness.
Friendly Senator—Sen. Olin John-,
ston of South Carolina believes that
a friend is a friend. He has -just
demanded a Senate investigation
of Puerto Ricarr Governor Munoz
Marin's administration—all because
of friendship. Olin’s friend is not
Governor Marin, but Leonard Long
of Charleston, S .C., from whom the
governor is trying to collect one
million dollars in taxes. Inside story
is that Long has been mass-produc
iilg houses an Puerto Rico. He was
promised tax exemptions on the
housing 'by former Gov. Jesus Pen
ero, but the new governor has now
filed suit to collect. So Long’s friend,
Senator Johnston, wants Governor
Marin investigated.
British Admirals—A secret State !
Department report blames the Brit
ish Admiralty for the crisis in Iran.
The British admirals controlled the
Abadan refinery, but were too blind
to grarft tTie Iranians a few small
concessions. For example, the ad
mirals charged the Iranians the
full price for gasoline used in Iran,
plus the cost of freight from the
Caribbean. In other words, the Ir
anians had to pay a phony freight
! rate, even though the gasoline came
| from their own wells and was never
i shipped. The admirals also refused
I to allow Iranians to examine the
books or sit on the board of the
Anglo-Iranian Oil Company.
Health Drive—The American Le
gion and other vet groups will get
: behind a physical-fitness program
to counteract the heavy rejection
of draft 4-F's—now running better
j than 60 percent in some big cities.
| The program is spearheaded by
: Congressman E. H. Hedrick of West
j Virginia, a doctor and long-time
j crusader for more outdoor exercise
' and better diet education to im
| prove civilian health. President
i Truman has privately okayed the
idea. Also, the Miami Beach Cham
j ber of Commerce has offered to
make Miami Beach the national
headquarters for the health drive—
if Hedrick can get a bill through
Congress.
WASHINGTON PIPELINE
GOP Sen. Kenneth Wherry of
Nebraska is mending after an op
eration at George Washington Uni
versity Hospital, where he paid the
full rate instead of accepting the
1 cut-rate accommodations for Con
j gressmen at Bethesda Naval Hos
pital. . .Wherry also scorns Con
I gressional junkets, pays his own way
wherever he goes. . .Another Con
l gressman who pays his own way
I is Jarman of Oklahoma, Democrat.
He is going to Korea at his own
expense. . .The Bonner Committee, i
incidentally, has now decided to go
to Korea for an important investi- I
gation. . .Jovial Congressman Don
ald O’Toole of Brooklyn was com- j
menting on the trials of big-city
Congressmen in a campaign year. j
“Everybody wants to get into the
act,” mourned O’Toole. "Sometimes
it’s a little gruesome. If I even
sneeze, at least ten guys file for
my Congressional seat, hoping I'll
catch pneumonia." . . .It's stand
ing room only in Washington thea
tres for “The Day the Earth Stood
Still”—despite the fact that Elmer
Davis, Hans Kaltenborn, Gabriel
Heatter and DP play a small part in
it. . .Economic Stabilizer Eric John
ston will not be replaced. Mobiliza
| tion Bass Charles E. Wilson, who
j has a hard time getting along with
[ people, wants to handle prices and
wage controls himself.
Hospital Notes
Admitted to St. Ann’s hospital
Wednesday were Peter Hammer,
Mrs. Corbett Ship. Richard Sheakley
Jr., Joseph Nakamura, George Ma
yeda; dismissed were Mrs. Claude
Becker. Ginger Wilson, Mrs. Wil
liam Horton and baby boy; Mrs.
Henry Brouillette and baby girl;
Jack Lund.
Dismissed from the Government
hospital Wednesday were May Mills
of Tenakee and Pamala Gray of
Haines. There were no admissions.
ANH BALL AT SITKA
Thirty ninth annual anniversary
of the Alaska Native Brotherhood
and Alaska Native Sisterhood is
holding a ball November 2 at the
Sitka ANB hall. All other local
camps are invited to attend, a good
time is promised to all 953-It
First Aid Program
Begun for High
School Students
i
The Red Cross, as part of the
Territorial civil defense program,
has instituted a junior first aid
course for students of high school
age.
"Should an enemy attack during
! daylight hours, it is very probable
that the schools would be filled
with children,” the civil defense of
fice said. "First aid may become a
necessity, and it is desirable to
have as many trained young people
as possible on hand who will be
able to cope with the situation.”
The Alaska Department of Edu
cation fully approves of this train
ing and will cooperate toxthe fullest
extent, Everett Erickson, commis
sioner of education, said.
Classes in first aid are to be held
at such times as not to interfere
with regular school work. A list
of volunteer students is to be sub
mitted to the local civil defense
director who is to make the neces
sary arrangements with the Red
Cross.
The age limit for junior first aid
is 13 to 17 years. Any students over
that age may apply for the regular
Red Cross or home nursing courses.
VISITOR FROM SKAGWAY
Mrs. Ruth Nelson of Skagway is
stopping at the Baranof Hotel.
SPECIAL NOTICE
_Dr. Steffen's subject: Thursday 8
p.m. "Beyond Peace of Mind”; Fri
day 8 p.m. "Minding Our Own Busi
ness.” Methodist Church 953-lt
ANB BALL AT SITKA
Thirty ninth annual anniversary
of the Alaska Native Brotherhood
and Alaska Native Sisterhood is
holding a ball November 2 at the
Sitka ANB hall. All other local
camps are invited to attend, a good
time is promised to all 953-lt
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• Earle L. Hunter, Jr. •
• Frank Pepin •
• Inez Keister •
• Joanne Gay Erbland •
• Mrs. C. F. Wyller •
• Janet Lee Schultz •
• Sylvia Davis •
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Weather at
Alaska Points
Weather conditions and tempera
tures at various Alaska points also
on the Pacific Coast, at 4:30 p.m.,
120th Meridian Time, and released
by the V/eatlier Bureau are ar
follows:
Anchorage . 33—Rain
Barrow . 19—Fog
EethcJ . 34 • Riain
Cordova 16—Rain
Dawson . 14—Cloudy
Edmonton . -2—Clear
Fairbanks . 33—Cloudy
Haines . 32—Snow
Havre . —Missing—
Juneau Airport 37—Rain, Snow
Annette Island . 46—Cloudy
Kodiak .. 44—Drizzle
Kotzebue . 29—Cloudy
McGrath . 32—Cloudy
Nome . 34—Snow
t^orthway . 8—Partly Cloudy
Petersburg . 41—Rain
Portland . 45—Clear I
Prince George . 2—Clear j
Seattle . 33—Clear
Whitehorse . 26—Clear j
Yakutat . 46—Rain i
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'Becks for Korea’
To Be Colleded j
Here This Week
I
“Books for Korea” will be col
lected in Juneau this week through
the efforts of members of Taku
Post No. 5559, Veterans of Foreign
Wars, and the Juneau Teen-Age ■
Club, it is announced by James;
Brunette, VFW post commander. 1
Books are to be sent to servicemen |
in Korea as the result of an appeal |
by the American Red Cross through
the Arthur Godfrey radio program.
The VFW has volunteered to collect
them locally. All books and maga“
zines except the large circulation
national magazines which are al
ready sent to servicemen are wanted
Contributors are asked to bring
their books and magazines to the
Teen-Age Club Saturday afternoon
where a crew will be on hand all
afternoon to receive and pack the
books which will then be sent to the
states through the courtesy of the
Alaska Steamship Co.
J. C. Dodds, “Books for Kor?a’
chairman, said that books will be
called for if anyone is unable tc
bring them to the Teen-Age Club
Arrangements for .pickup of book:
can be made by telephoning 766 or
Saturday.
GIRL SCOUTS MEET
Girl Scout Troop No. 12 met ir
the Elks Hall Oct. 30. Tl>e meeting
was called to order by our presi
dent, Julie Hudson. We said the
pledge of allegiance to the flag anc.
our scout promise. Our secretarj
then read her report. We held ar
election of officers.
The new officers are Dorothj
Hixon, president: Ann Ghiglione
vice-president; Bonnie MacLean
secretary-reporter; Sherry Trimble
and LeAna Ostcrman, flag bearers
Marsha Erwin and Joan Egwen.
color guards. After the election, wi
had refreshments served by Mrs
Philips’ patrol.
Bonnie MacLean,
Secretary-Reporter.
LOOK OUT FOR THE HOLE!
20 YEARS AGO ?°he empire |
NOVEMBER 1, 1931
Allen Shattuck, president pro-tem of the Juneau Democratic Club,
announced plans for a charter memebrship drive and a caucus to elect
delegates to the divisional convention to be held in Petersburg.
B. D. Stewart was to outline objectives of the Juneau Chapter,
American Red Cross, at the Chamber of Commerce meeting at the
Arcade Cafe. Stewart was Roll Call Chairman for the local chapter.
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October was slightly warmer than the average, and the third wet
test October on record. Snowfall was very light, sunshine slightly
above average, according to R. C. Mize, and his Weather Bureau
records.
The Coast Guard Cutter Alert, commanded by Albert Nelson, chief
boatswain, was in port on a brief visit from Ketchikan.
H. L. Morris had leased the Douglas Island Packing Company
plant on Douglas City Wharf, and was preparing to put up a pack of
specially prepared smoked salmon. Contractor Jos. Wehren had com
pleted a smokehouse at the cannery.
With a capacity cargo and nine passengers, the motorship Estebeth,
Capt. Edward Bach and Purser Robert Coughlin, departed the previous
evening on her regular weekly voyage to Sitka and wayports.
Alaska swa’ns, flying south, were reported to have settled for a few
days at Green Lake, Seattle, and at Klamath Falls, Ore. This was the
second time in 20 years they were reported that far south.
Weather: High, 43; low, 40; rain.
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Daily Lessons in English w. l. Gordon i
WORDS OFTEN MISUSED: Do not say, “I hive no doubt but
what he will come.” This is considerd awkward. It is much better to
say, “i have no doubt THAT he will come.”
OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED: Abstractly. Accent first syllable, not
the second.
OFTEN MISSPELLED: Peremptory; PER, not PRE.
SYNONYMS: Friendly, affable, amicable, cordial, companionable,
sociable, kindly.
WORD STUDY: "Use a word three times and it is yours.” Let us
increase our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's wefrd:
OBLOQUOY: censorious speech; deflaniatory language. (Accent first
syllable). "After a bitter separation, the words that were once love
were now obloquy.”
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j MODERN ETIQUETTE ROBERTA LEE I
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Q. Are there any rules of etiquette or good behavior to follow when
bowling?
A. Outside of the usual rules of good sportsmanship, there is one
ironclad rule to observe. Never attempt to deliver your ball at the
same time a bowler at either side of you is delivering his. This i:
distracting to him, and would be a thoughtless act on your part.
Q. Is it necessary to excuse oneself when neecssary to blow th<
nose at the dinner table?
A. No; this merely calls everyone’s attention to an unpleasani
ritual. The only thing to do is to end it as inconspicuously and a;
quickly as possible.
Q. Is it all right to send hand-written formal invitations tc
lunch?
A. Yes, and these may be written in the first person.
| LOOK and LEARN bA. C. GORDON i I
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1. What is the only mineral that is eaten directly by man?
2. How many millions are there in a billion?
3. What is meant by the “distaff” and "spear” sides of a family;
4. What Biblical prophet was fed by the ravens?
5. Where is the largest coral formation in the world?
ANSWERS:
1. Halite, another name for rock salt.
2. A thousand.
3. The distaff is the female branch, the spear the male branch.
4. Elijah.
5. Great Barrier Reef, along the northeast coast of Australia.
SALESMEN HERE
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Oakley rep
resenting Roland Originals of Day
ion, Ohio, are registered at the
3aranof Hotel.
AT THE BARANOF
Helen Bolyan of Cobol arrived
’.ere yesterday on PAA and is re
.istered at the Baranof Hotel.
AXB BALL AT SITKA
Thirty ninth annual anniversary
of the Alaska Native Brotherhood
and Alaska Native Sisterhood is
holding a ball November 2 at the
Sitka ANB hall. All other local
camps are invited to attend, a good
time is promised to all 953-lt
— EMPIRE WANT ADS PAY —
ACROSS
1. South Ameri
can rodent
5. Owns
8. Mountain in
Thessaly
12. Pertaining to
grandparent!
13. Malt beverage
14. Relate
15. Saviour
17. Kingdom in
18. Form in line
19. Germ
21. Years of life
23. Agricultural
exhibit
24. Worn down by
friction"
28. Showers
31. Automobile
g U ,U',TV!
32. Rich man
34. Digit •
35. Commerce
37. Body of troop*
39. Change about
41. Some
indefinitely
42. Pierced with a
sharp
weapon
45. Muse of lyrio
poetry
49. Soft mineral
60. Throbbed
62. Butter
substitute
63. Finial
64. Allowance for
weight of a
container
65. Small spindle
66. Conducted
67. Sea eagles
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IslTlolNlsIsMolElelPlElgl
SoluTlon 'of Yesterday’s Puzzle
DOWN
1. Paraguay:
abbr.
2. Barley beard
3. Persian judge
4. Malt vinegar
5. Poor actor
6. Turkish
standard
7. Hair line
1 8. Genus of seals
9. Young Spanish
lady
10. Outside cut
from a log
11. Egyptian sing
ing girl
16. Manage by
contrivance
20. Short rifles
22. Greek letter
24. Perform
25. Viscous liquid
25. Tourist
27. Decrease
29. Incline the
head
30. Perceive
33. Anglo-Saxon
money of
account
36. Church
official
38. Turn on an
axis
40. Drive back
42. Halt
4S. Sacred
language
of the
Buddhists
44. Victim of de
ception
40. Fragrant oil
47. Gull-like bird
48. Lyric poems
51, Cover
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@ B.P.O.ELKS
Meeting Every Wednesday at 8
P.M. VlsiUng brothers welcome.
LeROY WEST, Exalted Ruler.
W. H. BIGGS, Secretary.
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Moose Lodge No. 700
Regular Meetings Every Friday
Governor—
LOREN CARD
Secretary—
WALTER R. HERMANSEN
Taku Post No. 5559
V. F. W.
Meeting every Thursday in
the Jeep Club at 8:00 p.m.
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CHRISTENSEN BROS.
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Phone 103 139 So. Franklin
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Your Reliable Pharmacists
BUTLER-MAURO
DRUG CO.
Alaska Mnsic Supply
Arthur M. Uggen, Msyjager*
Pianos—Musical Instrument*
and Supplies
Phone 206 Second and Seward
Card Beverage Co.
Wholesale 805 10th Bt.
PHONE 216—DAY or NIGHT
for MIXERS or SODA POP
The Alaskan Hotel
Newly Renovated Rooms
at Reasonable Rates
PHONE SINGLE O
THOMAS HARDWARE
and FURNITURE CO.
PHONE 555
PAINTS -OILS |
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HARDWARE
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J. B. Bnrford Co.
"Our Doorstep Is Worn by
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Junean Motor Co.
Foot of Main Street
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Juneau Dairies, Inc.
HOME GROCERY
Phones 146 and 342
Home Liquor Store—Tel. CBB
American Meat — Phone SB
To Banish “Blue Monday”
To give you more freedom
from work — TRY
Alaska Laundry
H. S. GRAVES
The Clothing Man
LEVI’S OVERALLS
for Boys
BLACKWELL’S
CABINET SHOP
117 Main St. Phone 773
High Quality Cabinet Work
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