Arizona Republic from Phoenix, Arizona • Page 135

Page Four (Section Two) 1 7 Tunnels Built At Gibraltar ((Continued From Page 1, Sec. 2 is being speeded up, we went on to a completed passage where sentinels stand over formidable looking guns of all descriptions. I pushed into set In the face of a steel cliff, and sightec a barrel at what one day may tie another no man's land. I descended a vertical shaft and fount myself at a sally port which one day may open to let out British raiding parties, but which is so constructed that if an enemy ever gained admittance, he would find under a hot barrage from above with no way up. Tank Traps Laid Out of some of the windpws you tee the narrow strip of land connecting Gibraltar with the Those workers who sleep in Spain must thread their way through a maze of tank traps each nipht and morning.

The road leads past small arti ficial lakes and a landing field con structed on one of the few pieces of flat land. This will be abandoned, because of the difficulty of defending it if and when the day arrives xvhefl Gibraltar passes from its present air raids succeeding phases toward a big-time siege. At the moment, army, Jiavy and air force men stationed at Gibraltar are living on the slope in houses reminiscent of 18th century England. The only signs of assault to date are a few smashed houses struck last fall, by French bombs during retaliatory raids after Dakar. The men occupy themselves by day with a variety of exercises designed to keep them on their toes and perfect defensive efficiency.

A few weeks after Lord (Tiger) Gort took command of the rock, he staged a dummy attack with bombers dropping sandbags. During my visit, land batteries were potting at a target towed across the water by a swift warship. Recreation Camp Built But just about everything possible to relieve the monotony of life within a space miles long and three quarters of a mile wide has been provided. men take their leave at a special recreation camp at one end of the rock. There for three or four days at a time they are permitted to do as they please.

They receive special food, sleep late, listen to the radio, read, swim, play tennis and squash, even football hockey. In general, life on this rocky bulwark of the British empire isn't EO bad, even today. There is no blackout in Gibraltar wouldn't do much good, since towns across the bay in neutral Spain are all lighted. Night Life Continues There still is night life in Gibraltar. Down the bright Main street there are four movie houses and various cafes which offer orchestras end entertainment, but no dancing.

You notice the absence of women. The only women on the rock are 60 British nurses and office workers s.nd a number of Spanish girls- servants and shop of whom return to the Spanish mainland each night The cafes close at 9:30 p. and at the 11 p. m. curfew ail is quiet on the Gibraltar front except for the rumble of dynamite blasting out defense tunnels and perhaps the heavy cough of anti-aircraft guns driving off an occasional interloper.

By day, Gibraltar shops offer a variety of products long since unobtainable at any price in most of wartime everything from American shaving cream to butter, from silk stockings to white bread. Yes, Gibraltar continu.es to live well, but no longer inexpensively. The cost of living has risen until it Is about as high as in which probably is the highest in the world now. There are parodoxes, however. Cigarets at 20 cents a pack are cheaper than in England, but beer costs up to 30 cents for half a pint and thus joins the ranks of expensive drinks.

Gibraltar's ample bread basket provides the hotels the wherewithal for five-course meals. Spanish workers, too, are permitted to dip into it, returning to the mainland at nightfall with bulging shopping bags. Life Is Complete Life for self-contained Gibraltar Is complete even to automobiles and ft daily newspaper. In This Week's Automobile Spotlight- Local Educator Named To Board D. F.

Stone of Phoenix Junior College has been selected a director to National Defense, recently organized at Stanford University, it announced yesterday. A permanent committee for Arizona, with E. W. Montgomery, SHOWN IN PHOENIX: Now on display, here Is the new 1942 line of Hudson can described as "engineered to meet requirements and built to serve better, last longer and -cost less to run." This is the eight-cylinder Hudson Commsdore sedan. Engineers Set Western Meet The 14th annual convention of the Association of Western State Engineers will be held in Phoenix October 13 and 14 in connection with the convention of the National Reclamation Association, it was announced yesterday.

The convention will be called to order at 10 a. m. October 13 by esse C. Wanslee, state water commissioner, who was instrumental bringing the convention to Phoenix, and the delegates, the state engineers from 17 western states, vill be welcomed by Governor Osborn. Addresses Set Other opening addresses will be made by George S.

Knapp, Kansas tate engineer, and Don McBride, Oklahoma state engineer, who is resident of the association. The first day of the convention will be devoted to a round-table dis- ussion of the year's activities with summary by M. C. Hinderlider, Colorado state engineer a discus- ion of the need for revising water odes by Wells A. Hutchins, Berke- ey, of the U.

S. Soil Con- Cheer Leader Test Assembly Planned Tryouts for Phoenix Union High School cheer leaders will be climaxed in an assembly'election the last of next week, when two boys and two girls are chosen by the student body, Barney Shehane, faculty adviser, disclosed yesterday. Fifteen aspirants are practicing school yells, and more are expected to sign up before the dead line. Those chosen will-begin work immediately leading rooters at the Yuma game Friday in the school stadium. showrooms servation Service; a discussion by John Gardiner, Tucson, U.

S. Geological Survey representative, and a discussion of ground, water by Samuel F. Turner, Tucson. Page To Speak High lights of the second day's program will be a talk on "Our New Frontiers," by John C. Page, U.

S. Reclamation Commissioner, an address on "The Authority Threat" by Gov. Ralph L. Carr of Colorado, and an address by O. S.

Warden, Montana, president of the National Reclamation Association. The National Reclamation Association convention will begin the following day and virtually all of the delegates to the engineers meeting will remain for tne three-day discussion of reclamation problems. Dick Displays New Hudsons Lower, longer and more streamlined are the new Hudsons for 1942 now being displayed in the being of th J. R. Dick Automobile Company, Hudson distributor at 501 West Adams street Especially spotlighted in the new cars is an optional extra on all which eliminates clutch operation except as a safety precaution when starting the motor.

Gears shift automatically and silently, yet under complete control of the driver. Advantages in economy, faster shifting action, quieter operation, elimination of slippage together with quicker getaway in traffic are claimed for tha "drive-master" by Mr. Dick. "Outstanding agility of performance in traffic is provided by new second or pick-up gear especially designed for smooth, rapid acceleration, Mr. Dick added.

There are three main lines: A six de luxe, 116-inch wheelbase, and Hudson six, same wheelbase, forming one group; super-six, 121-inch wheelbase; and Hudson Commodore series with both sixes and eights. Wide range of body styles 1 is offered. Body lines are sleekly flared to conceal the new wide safety running boards. Front end and fender styling is new aad many mechanical refinements have been incorporated. ETTERS TO THE EDITOR Looking at the rock from the sea, you think it will do well to have anything better than paths.

Arriving, you find a surprising network of sidewalks and hard-surfaced roads, filled with camouflaged military cars and ancient American taxis. Drivers have been forbidden to sound their horns, so now they warn pedestrians by banging on the outside of the car doors with their hands. But everywhere the thing that impresses you about Gibraltar is its concentration of guns. It is speckled with them. Some fire straight up, others straight down.

Many are so cleverly camouflaged it is hard to pick them out even at short range. If need be. Gibraltar can spit fire from all sides. Built For Uefense The reason for this heavy concentration of it's no ship, that 1hey will constitute me: the principal defense of the fortress If attacked. Warships and planes on aircraft carriers would head for sea, where they would have a job cut out for them.

How effective Gibraltar's barrage will be is an undetermined factor, since there has been no occasion to turn it on full blast. Many ted State: military experts say it will fill the sky with a canopy of lead such as the world never has seen. The defenders are confident, though not boastful. High on Gibraltar, they point out, lives a band of last ones in Europe. The beasts are not tough unless molested, and there's an old saying that the apes will be here as long as the British.

The modern version says the British will Anent Mexico Casa Grande, Editor, irizona Republic, ir: In Section 3, Page 4 of the Re- ublic of September 7 is published article by Luise Putcamp, re eporting the experiences of Mrs. race B. Holt of Phoenix, while on er vacation in Mexico this summer. I specificly refer to that part the article which reads: "They (the Mexican people) find themselves, Mrs. Holt discovered, between the devil and the deep.

Fearing Nazis for their constant threat of invasion, they avoid antagonizing the United States because they frankly rely on it for protection. Sincerely deplore that such an er- oneous and careless statement lould have been printed in an Ariona newspaper, for it is the publi- ation of such material, wholly in- ccurate, which is contributing to and lack of confidence among the democracies of the Western Hemisphere, and breaking own the efforts of all those en- aged in the task of maintaining ontinental solidarity. If such tatements had their origin in Nazi ropaganda agencies the motive 'ould be understood, yet coming rom an American citizen, as is the ase here, it is difficult of under- tanding. During the past year I have spent ully four months in the Republic Mexico, my visits have been both fficial and unofficial in their na- ure. My most recent visit was of wo months duration.

The Presi- ent of Mexico, and the majority of le members of his cabinet are per- onal friends of mine, as are like- 'ise. numerous of Mexico's civic nd business leaders. I believe that know Mexico rather well, and hat is why I take exception to Mrs. Holt's observations. If this lady should have said, that Mexico as a nation, is united behind her new president, Manuel Avila Camacho, for the reason of his determined stand for continental solidarity, for his warm regard and deep friendship for the United States and her citizens, his every move for co-operation and mutual understanding between our two nations, she would have reported correctly and wisely, for America has no better friend in this hemisphere than Camacho and the Republic of Mexico.

I have never seen this man more sincerely happy than when told of incidents occuring which were contributive to strengthening the ties of friendship between our nation and his, and have not known him to be more repulsed than when one would occur to injure that friend- On one occasion he said to relationship between Mexico and the United States are good now, but tjiey are going to be better. "Yes," he emphasized, "Very MUCH better." And, Camacho has kept his word. No more unfair, or ranking injustice, could be written than that of: "They avoid antagonizing the Such a conclusion an officer sees that the apes are fed every day. Drop Is Shown In Enrollment Records of three high schools and tJie Arizona Vocational School show a combined enroll- decrease of 173 since this date fall, according to Dr. L.

A. Phoenix Union High 'director of research and In 15 years, may in part by the enroll- young In military from any fundamental point of reasoning is as absurd as it is silly. With Mexico, the United States is popular, thoroughly popular. She covets, encourages, and caters, American understanding and goodwill. She is effectively stamping out every factor of foreign "isms." She has closed Nazi consulates, and is driving out anything anti-democratic.

Her president is substan- conservative, pro-American, be here as long as the apes. And her credit is good, she is paying her bills, in- every department and in every way she is a good neigh- States is the most bor xxx The United service end defense work said Dr. Eastburn. Phoenix Union High School registration this year was 2,969 as 'compared with 3.201 last year. At North Phoenix High School this year the enrollment increased to 1,842 over last year's 1,774.

Phoenix Colored High School registered ISO this year, compared with 182 last year, and the Arizona Vocational School's enrollment this year dropped to 203 from last year's 210. The Sunday Arizona Republic invites and welcomes letters from readers on topics of the day. Although letters will be published irrespective of whether they coincide with the views of this newspaper, certain basic rules must be followed in their preparation. They must be short and to the point (and if they are not they will be severely edited) and they must avoid personalities and extra-controversial subjects. Above all, they must be signed with the NAME and ADDRESS of the writer.

Letters will be rejected if the fundamental rules stated here are not observed. Spitzbergen Phoenix Editor, Arizona Republic, Sir: I don't know when I have experienced such pure joy over an editorial as I did over the Spitsbergen one September 10. And I hereby extend my thanks to you, not only for the great pleasure your editorials have given me in 14 years, but for information, history, comment on everyday news and problems, clarification of detail in this day of propaganda, and last but not least, for timely articles commending my dad's old McGuffey. He lovea him, ELECTA PAINTER, 1818 North Mitchell Street. of ad Lindbergh's View Phoenix.

Editor, Arizona Republic, Sir: The following quoted words Mr. (Charles Lindbergh's dress of Thursday night imply he is a Nazi at heart and inconsistent: "If it were not for her hope that she can make the United States responsible for the war financially as well as militarily, I believe England would have negotiated a peace in Europe many months ago and be better off for doing so." Here, in saying England "would be better off for doing so," Lindbergh shows he prefers Nazi principles rather than democratic ones; also he shows he prefers the control by the Nazis in Europe rather than to have such control governed by democratic elements. Lindbergh also insinuates that America is the principal most responsible for the present fighting in Europe in the words, "that she can. make the United States responsible for the war financially as well as militarily." Further, Mr. Lindbergh says: "No person with a sense of the dignity of mankind can condone the persecution of the Jewish race in Germany." His attitude at the present time not only condones this persecution in Germany but also in all of Europe under Nazi domination in the sense that he favors the victory of Hitler.

For us to back down and forsake the British and all the Nazi-dominated countries 'in Europe at this time, due to circumstances as they powerful of all nations in this hemisphere, but we can never grow too powerful to need good friends. The maximum power of our nation can never be attained until we gain the full cooperation of our neighbors, friendship and understanding are vital to Jhat cooperative element. The enemies of democracy would thwart that cooperation, if they could. The Fifth Column would help those who contribute to creating ifl feeling and discontent among democratic nations. Let us get together, work together, and if necessary, fight democratic peoples.

Let us speak truthfully of each other Let us the beam our own eye, before crowing of Jie mote in the other fellow's. The 21 republics of the Western Hemisphere are as a chain, and he who would innocently or intentionally weaken the links of that chain is strength to a common enemy x- America, north and south needs unity and that is begotten of. understanding. WILLIAM COXON, State senator from Final county. of the Pacific Coast on-College Problems, Commission in 'Relation president oMPhoenli Col? lege and superintendent of high schools, as chairman, Dr.

Alfred Atkinson, president of the University of Arizona, and Dr. Grady Gammage, president of the Arizona State Teachers College at Tentpe. Membership In the which has as president Ray Lyman Wilbur, Stanford head, includes colleges of Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington as-well as Arizona. 1 'Among problems discussed at the first meeting were the mainten- Jfci students-' training neceaary-fcr defense, fmancingr iof "schoblr? during- "the Also facing the commission were the questions of priority rights, in purchase of 'science equipment, collaboration with other organizations, strengthening of college to defense, maintenance of close relationships with the 'government, and. civilian pilot DR.

HAWKI Transparent Dental NEW 1942 HUDSONS AMERICA'S SAFEST CAR BUILT TO SERVE LONGER LESS TO RUN HERE are can you can drive with pride and satisfaction for many seasons. Cars that will stand by you through thick and thin, and save you money year after year. Here, too, are. cars with new, and exclusive, features that mean added value now and later. New Hudson Drive- Master, easiest of all ways to drive Patented Double- Safe Brakes and Patented Auto-Poise Control New Concealed Safety Running mention only a few.

Come and see what's latest and best in the an of motor car design. There's a new 1942 Hudson in every popular price class at prices 1942's lowest! NEW HUDSON tor, just starr the the acce other DRIVE ord tn clutch to ary gear meet vi NOW ON DISPLAY-NIW 1942 HUDSON SIX SUPIR-SIX COMMODORE SIRIES (SixM and J. R. DICK AUTOMOBILE CO. 501 West Adams St.

SUN VALLEY AMO.V BROOKS HZRRON and MAHA-N Phoenix Your Hudson Distributor LOC ROSS Phone 4-55TJ COPPER crrr FRAXK STEWART R. E. 'Jew Scottsdale, Editor, Arizona Republic, Sir: When a man uses a-national network for Jew baiting he Is abusing the privilege of freedom of speech Yes, Jew baiting. For even though Mr. Lindbergh had the grace to profess "admiration" for the Jewish race, his accusations still carried all the venom any similar accusations put forth by the Nazis.

To those elements of our populace who are bringing Hitlerism to the United States through employment of Nazi tactics, Mr. Lindbergh's speech should be welcome. I am not Jewish, not of Jewish descent. I am just a "melting pot" American who is infernally angry that racial discrimination should be stirred up here in the United States as it was in France and all other Hitler-conquered countries by his civilian infiltrations. JAMES EARL JACKSON.

now are, would certainly have us inherit the hatred of all these peoples and evil consequences, which would be worse than involvement. Who wants this to happen? HERMAN LOWENSTEIN Route 2, box 483 More than half of China's 108 colleges have been destroyed by enemy bombs during the Japanese invasion. PHONE 4-4141 CHAMBERS TRANSFER ESKIMO Super-Cooling RADIATORS Radiator Cleaning and Repairing Since 1909. 705 WEST JEFFERSON AUt AND OFFERS ALL SERVICES Lane-Smith Co. 212 W.

ADAMS ST. OLLOWING THE WELL-PAVED and well-marked highways is a comparatively easy job. At that, one must keep his wits and be ever alert to avoid inevitable wrecks and accidents in? along the way, so frequently caused by the other fellow's carelessness. Getting back on the main highway from the Detour is often difficult, but it's the real objective of the man in the driver's Life is not always a well-paved highway. Frequently a man runs into business "detours," and too often be attempts to follow the directional signs carefully, only to have dust get in his eyes and cloud his vision.

In his confusion, and lacking resourcefulness, he becomes stranded. A self-made man who has learned to "take it" early in life and has the intestinal fortitude to drive back to the smooth pavement will be thankful for taking advantage of his earlier opportunities. NEWSPAPER BOYS need have no fear of Detour signs. Their training and experience are as basically sound as the dollars they earn on their newspaper routes. REPUBLIC AND GAZETTE 112 N.

Central Ave. S-llll Yesterday's Newspaper Boys Are Today's Leaders.