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Fairbanks Daily News-Miner from Fairbanks, Alaska • Page 7

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Fairbanks Newt-Miner, Thursday, November 6,1952 Page 7 Bruce Barton FOREIGN POLICY UNDER THE MICROSCOPE On a sultry afternoon in the summer of 1806, five young students at Willams College went down ihto a quiet grove to pray. A heavy thunderstorm broke suddenly, and they moved into the shelter of a near-by hay stack. Later, one of the five, Byram Green, told what happened. "The subject of conversation under the stack was the moral darkness of Asia," lie wrote. "Mills proposed to sejid the to that dork arid heathen land; and said that he could do it if we would.

We were all agreed and delighted with the idea except Loomis, who contended that it was premature; and that if missionaries should be sent to Asia they would be murdered; that Christian armies must subdue the country before the Gospel could be sent." Loomis was won over, however, and all the five clasped hands, agreeing to consecrate themselves to the Great Adventure. They ended their little conference singing: "Let all the heathen writers join To form one perfect book; Great God, if once compared to thine, How mean their writings look." So began the "American Board," the pioneer effort of American Protestants to win converts all over the world. I was brought up in a pastor's family, a firm believer in the divine inspiration of foreign missions. I witnessed the rise and decline of the Student Volunteer Movement which flamed across the college campuses with its Messianic summons: "The World lor Christ in this Generation." I have visited missions in India, Japan and China. Now the missionaries are out of China, exiled back to their native land.

I wonder whether they may not have something important to tell us in connection with our "foreign policy." Isn't the missionary movement, with its relatively small band of workers and modest budget, a microscopic counterpart of our present worldwide Crusade of propaganda and spending? Certainly, both are aimed'at the same betterment and world How do the missionaries feel secretly about the breadth and depth of the impression their work and sacrifice have made on the teeming millions of How many of the prayerfully nurtured graduates of missionary schools are our real friends today? How many of the fomenters of China's Communism were educated in missionary colleges, or in England, or over here? Every day the state department is shipping more people abroad to countries they know little about, inhabited by people whose minds work entirely differently from ours. I tremble to think how sure they are that tHey alone have all the "know-how." The missionaries would tell them, 1 think, that the most important "know- how" is infinite patience and humility. Copyright, 1952. King Features Syndicate. Inc.

Dog Mushers Take Strtht! Against Loose Dogs Here The Alask'a Dog Mushers ation would like to make known its stand on the loose dog problem that has been plaguing Fairbanks in the past. Contrary to' popular opinion, the dogs owned by members of the association are not allowed to run in packs through the r-ily. Good sled dogs arn expensive to bu.v and expensive to In the course of a year a musher may spend $100 or more per dog for food, immunization shots and other expenses. It does nqt stand to reason that after feeding and caring for a dog all year, that a musher would simply let one of his dogs run loose through the city. 'Furthermore, loose dogs attack running dog teams and sometimes cause in- ijury to the best dogs a musher owns.

No group of people is more anxious to keep loose dogs off the streets for the above reasons. At present the association is planning to order tags with association's name and phone number on them. It is the intent of the association to pay a suitable reward for any dog properly tagged that is returned to the association. Sled dogs and racing are part of. Alaska and the Alaska Sled Dog association is anxious to do everything to keep it alive.

45-year Lawmaker Adolph J.Sabath Dies in Washington New Replacements Find Ladd One of Friendliest Approximately 200 newly arrived replacements at Ladd air force base found the "Farthest North Air Force base in America" is also one of the friendliest In America. Their welcome to Ladd Air Force Base began at the Fairbanks, Alaska railroad yards where they were met by Donald White of the base information and education office. Sgt. White person- nally visited each car of the troop train and gave glad tidings from Ladd air force base, via -a few gems of wit and a booklet outlining the base activities and functions. Replacements to Ladd AFB are transported across the snow covered expense of Alaska from the seaport of entry by troop train, a ride of approximately 500 miles.

Normally on their arrival at Ladd detraining center, the re, placements are met by the 774th Air Force band, but, the cold weather is sometimes not too considerate to the lips of the trumpeters and cornetists. The welcome music was delayed until the replacements were assembled in the Haines hall dining room, where the orchestra element of the 774th AF band, directed by CWO Charles A. Wolf serenaded the incomers with soft and sweet dinner music. 6-raonths Darkness Practically all the replacements are in Alaska for their first time and were astonished to find that the tall talcs of six months darkness, high winds, heavy shows and sub-zero temperatures were stateside 'snow-jobs'. The day of their arrival was a perfectly normal Alaskan fall day.

The sun was shining brightly, the wind was about one mile an hour, temperatures were high in the twenties above zero and there was no more than four inches of snow on the ground. The theme for welcoming the replacements at Ladd is "Consider the new-comer, he may be your replacement." The system for incoming processing gives full consideration to the man on his arrival. Realizing that his tour through replacement centers and the boat ride to Alaska were 'a little rough, 1 every effort is made to treat the new arrivals 'as an integral part of the Ladd air force base command. Processing Line After being met on the train by Sgt. White, they were escorted to a processing line in Haines hall, one of the new military 500 man barracks at Ladd AFB.

There, each man is individually interviewed for assignment in his proper field. This adds considerably to the initial impression on the man's morals. During this initial processing assembly, all the mail that has ac! cumulated during their boat ride to Alaska was distributed and mes- sages telegrams and telephone calls were also passed on. Following their incoming processing and official welcome to the base; they are given a one week indoctrination course in survival under extreme cold in the arctics, and an orientation on the base policies. They are 1 then turned over to their assigned organizations to carry out their regular duties in full realization of the state of affairs.

The welcome program is design- each man realize that need for his services in the operational function of this strategic airbase, and that on assignment here, they are now expected to help maintain this vital link in the defense of North America. FDR Jr. Reelected NEW YORK. Nov. 6, Franklin D.

Roosevelt, son of the late president, won reelection to congress Tuesday as the nominee of the Democratic and Liberal parties. Roosevelt defeated Clarence C. Van Bell, Republican, 81,288 to 49,856, in Manhattan's 20th congressional district. Moose Lodge "Come As You Wouldn't" Annual Party Don't Be a a Costume NOV. 8 9 P.M., MOOSE HOME Members Guests ACROSS Woolly surface oi cloth 4.

Utter words 9. Legume 12. Self 13. Flowering plant 14. Not professional 15.

Ahead 17. Table utensil 19. TJp 20. Before long 21. Sew loosely 23.

Reservoir for writing fluid 26. Indian mulberry 27. Tricky: slang 29. Greek portico 30. Term of address 32.

Arabian chieftain: variant 34. Soak up 35. Preceding nights 37. Removes the peel 39. Symbol for selenium 40.

Lowers 42. Jury list 44. Spoken 45. Ossified cartilage 46. Arbor 48.

Front foot 51. Southern constellation 52. Representative 54. Town in Ohio 55. Vapor 56.

Villages 57. Trunk of a felled DOWN 1. dock in tht formol a ship Solution of 2. Past 3. Harbors 4.

Triangle with unequal sides 5. Piece 6. Finish 7. Article 8. Silky fibers of the silk- cotton tree 3 Si 32 lb 13 28 9.

Members of the solar system 10. Cereal grin IL Coloring agent 16. Intellectual faculties .18. Makes the sound of cattle 20. Express contempt 21.

More ignoble 22. Living 23. Notions 24. Unfastened 25. Part of a coat 28.

Drive 31. Bohemian dances 33. Rumors 36. Certain 38. Rational 11.

Unit of weight 43. Kingdom in India 45. Beethoven's birthplace 46. in hunting 47. Danish money of account 48.

Limited in number 49. Bustle 50. In the early days of Rome the first of the year fell on December '21 (the winter solistice). EEPOM STUDENT INCREASE SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. MV- The Communist Peiping radio boasted this month that more than 65,800 new students were admitted into universities and colleges throughout China this year.

Belief in witches can be traced to the ancient Egyptians, says the National Society. SUDDEN SERVICE Your Laundry Out Same Day if Needed or Wash Your Own in Vz Hour Gaffney at Lacey LAUNDERETTE for Pickup Dial 3166 PRICK GOOD THRU SATURDAY YES In 1904 we brought the first meat to Fairbanks Sold it for 50c lb. retail! Today 1952 we stock the largest variety of meats in Alaska selling as low as Top Quality can be sold! WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, Adolph J. Sabath, one time poor immigrant boy who rose to serve 45 unbroken years in congress more than any other man in history died early today.

The 86-year-old Democratic dean of the house, known as "the congressman with a golden 'heart," had just been elected Tuesday to his 24th straight term from a district in the heart of Chicago. Sabath had served under eight presidents, starting with Theodore Roosevelt in 1907. For many years he had been chairman of the powerful house rules committee, which decides what bills will come up for floor action, He was a prime figure in "New Deal" and "Fair Deal" legislation of a workman's compensation act, sponsor of the first old age pension plan, champion of social security benefits and the eight-hour work day. Death came at Bethesda Naval Hospital as a result of complications from a major operation last June. He entered the hospital several days ago and was seriously ill when he won a two-to-one victory at the polls Tuesday.

A special election must be held to name a successor, Waves Smash Chile VALPARAISO, Chile, Nov. 6, W) waves and currents stirred up by the earthquake Tuesday off the coast of Siberia pounded the Chilean'coast today, causing damage estimated at $100,000 and taking the life of one person. Many small boats were sunk and fisheries damaged. The waves began smashing at the coast yesterday. An Alaskan favorite for 33 years! Thinner, crisper, more more biscuits'per pound! AI LOR BOY PILOT BREAD SHOP EARLY FOR XMAS For Every Home- Fa rm- and Service Shop No other power tool does so much so well! USE OUR CONVENIENT LAY-AWAY PLAN see SHOPSMITH See the features of precision, quality and flexibility that have made SHOPSMITH America's most popular power tool! SHOPSMITH is an 8" circular 112" disc 33" wood lalhe horizontal drill and drill press Hardware Dept.

ALASKA'S PIONEER MERCHANTS THE STORE FOR EVERYBODY OPEN THURSDAY TILL 9 P.M. Large Grade A EGGS Oven Ready Roasting CHICKENS 3 to 4-lb. Average lb. Sliced HALIBUT 59 SHOULDER VEAL ROAST 3 to 4Jb. Average FRESH FROSTED DOG FOOD Horse Beef Meat Reg.

89c lb. DISTRIBUTED BY DISTRIBUTORS 4750 A BRAND NAME BEER TACOMA "CC-8 NERS ICE CREAM Stock up at this low price. Store outside at xero or below. PORK LIVER lb. 1 FRESH Tomatoes 35 Tube FRESH Celery 39v FRESH Grapefruit I each LARGE JUICY ORANGES Ideal for lunches, juice, or just eating.

Reg.ClZDoz. doz. WAECHTER.

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