The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, January 22, 1936, Page 1

‘ESTABLISHED 1873 THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE i BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1936 ‘The Weather Snow tonight and Thursday; rising temperature. —” PRICE FIVE CENTS Empire Guns Salute King Edward VIII x k * xk k& * xk * * kk * xk Country Folk Pay Homage at Oaken Coffin of King George Norris Challenges Validity Of Substitute for Dead AAA Bismarck Will Make New Farm Aid Plan Is Based on Soil Erosion-Conservation Act of 1935 PAYMENTS ARE AUTHORIZED Appropriation Must Wait Until New Measure Has Been Passed by Congress Washington, Jan. 22.—()—Consti- tutionality of the administration’s two - year, half-billion dollar substi- tute for AAA was challenged by Sen- ator Norris (Rep., Neb.), Wednesday coincident with its formal introduc- tion in congress Senator Bankhead (Dem., Ala.), and Chairman Jones (Dem., Tex.), of the house agriculture committee made public the new plan shortly before it was dropped in the bill hopper. Its terms were agreed: upon Tuesday at a White House conference of cabinet officers and legislators. The New Deal's substitute for AAA would broaden considerably the pow- ers conferred upon the secretary of agriculture under the 1935 soil con- servation act by authorizing him to make payments to producers, out of a $440,000,000 avpropriation to be pro- Posed in a separate bill, for soil con- servation and economic use of their land. Willing to Pass It Norris, a constitutional authority and member of the agriculture com- mittee, commented to newsmen, “I'm willing to pass it and try it. I don’t think it is unconstitutional person- ally, but under the AAA decision it is unconstitutional. That is the law now.” Bankhead previously had expressed the belief the proposed act could not be challenged because it carried no taxes or provisions for written con- tracts witi: farmers, sei enasae After a meeting of the senate ap- propriations committee Bankhead Proposed an amendment to the inde- pendent offices supply bill to appro- priate $440,000,000 to carry out the purposes of the new farm program, but opposition developed in the ap- propriation’s group. : Chairman Glass (Dem., Va.), said the appropriations amendment clear- ly was not in order until the farm dill passed. It was agreed unanimously to hold up the independent offices measure until congress had acted on the farm plan. Amends 1935 Act The new farm bill amends the soil conservation act of April 27, 1935, and adds to its anti-erosion policies: Preservation and improvement of soil fertility. Promotion of economic use of land. Diminution of exploitation and un- profitable use of national soil re- sources. Provision for and maintaining of a continuous and stable supply of agri- cultural commodities adequate to meet the domestic and foreign consumer re- quirements at prices fair to both pro- ducers and consumers. Reestablishment and maintenance of farm purchasing power. ‘The secretary of agriculture is au- thorized to “make payments or grant other sid” to agricultural producers based upon: “1—Their acreage of soil-improv- ing or erosion-preventing crops. “2—Their acreage of crop land. “3—Changes in the use of their land. “4—A percentage of their normal “production of any one or more agri- cultural commodities designated by the secretary which equals that per- centage of the normal national pro- duction of such commodities required for domestic consumption.” Resembles Allotment Plan. This section resembled the so-called domestic allotment plan. A definite bar was inserted in the pill against contracts “binding upon producers or to acquire land or rights or interests therein.” The life of the proposed act would end on Dec. 31, 1937. Any payment or grant to a farmer Strangers Welcome Congress Passes Bonus House Approves ‘Baby Bond’ Act by Overwhelming Vote of 346 to 59 Washington, Jan, 22.—(7)—The bond-payment bonus bill was de- livered to the White House Wed- nesday at 3:47 p. m. | ashington, Jan. 22. | house accepted baby bond-payment plan, with its ultimate $2,491,000,000 cost, by 9 346, to 59 ballot. The senate’s passage 16. The house cash- | the it will go | “were as follows: June 15, Veterans preferring to hold the certificates would draw 3 per cent intesest annually from June 15, 1937 Chairman Doughton (Dem., N.C.) of the ways and means committee to con- cur in a senate amendment, embracing the bond payment method, to a cash payment bill which cleared the house by a six to one margin in the opening days of the session. mous consent for the bill’s considera- Three Courses Open Three courses of action will be | the ROBINSON RESIGNS AS WPA ENGINEER Will Become Superintendent for Nevada Mines Owned by would be conditioned upon his main-| _.¥, tenance “of such acreage or erosion- preventing or soil improvements crops ‘or such acreage or production of ag- ricultural commodities designated by the secretary, or upon such utiliza- tion of land, as the secretary finds has tended to further the purposes of this act.” ‘The secretary would prescribe such rules and regulations as he deems necessary “to carry out the proposed act.” Includes Subdivisions The legislation would apply to the continental United States and Alaska, Hawali and Puerto Rico. It would be known as the “soil con- of an adequate supply of such com- modities at a fair price to producers and e the re-estab- Authority for the ize the present personnel of the in- validated AAA was provided. state was superintendent of highways in McLean county. He.saw five months military service. ? He acted cat assistant division en- to| 1,000 and 1,200 persons are expected -| 8 few remarks and throw out the ball e Other Paramount Points of Civic Betterment Out- lined by Association ROADS OF MAJOR INTEREST Encouragement of Agriculture Through Diversified Aid on 1936 Agenda Bismarck’s Association of Commerce will make a real effort during 1936 to prove that this is truly a friendly city. This was the main item on the pro- gram for the current year, announced at the annual banquet of the organi- sation Tuesday night at the. World War Memorial building. Presenting the program, Fred L. Conklin said many local persons have’ shown a tendency to smugly accept the and economic blessings which have come to Bismarck with- out making appropriate gestures to- ward newcomers who have made this city’s growth and prosperity possible. The plan under consideration is to employ a public host or hostess whose duty it would be to search out and greet the stranger within Bismarck’s gates. Officers of lodges and church- es with whom they have been affiliat- ed elsewhere would be notified and provision made to quickly absorb the new residents into the social life of the community. To Prove Friendliness The effect, the association's board of directors hopes, will be to give new- comers a speedy appreciation of Bis- Marck as & friendly city. Other items on the 1936 program 2. Continue work toward develop- ment of an irrigation project in the; Missouri river bottoms and the pro- motion of more dams and water can- servation projects in Burleigh county. 3. Cooperate with city officials in an effort to solve the traffic and park- ing problem and with all public agen- cies in promoting street and highway safety. A committee asserted progress has been made in these fields but not enough and the effort should be con- tinued. 4, Renew efforts to obtain improv- highways leading to Bismarck and particularly for the hard-surfacing of U, 8. No. 10 through the state. This was declared necessary to hold and increase tourist traffic through Bis- Further improvements at the air- port and the campaign to extend the Hanford airlines to Minot also are on program. To Enlarge Corn Show 5. Proposals to enlarge the state corn show and make it of more educa- tional value to farmers, were en- dorsed. Attempts will be made to in- crease knowledge as to types to be planted on certain soils, time of plant- ing, methods of cultivation and har- vesting and other related matter. Joined with this will be an effort to have Bismarck di ted as the permanent site for the state 4-H clubs seed and crops show, to be held an- nually in connection with the corn The agricultural committee also wil! continue encouragement of more and better poultry campaigns and cooper- ate with the county agent in efforts to improve agricultural conditions. 6. The effort to obtain new indus- tries for Bismarck, particularly 2 packing plant, and to enlarge old ones will be continued. 7. Cultivate and expand the retail trade territory through good-will tours, improvement of marketing con- ditions, the advertisement of enter- tainment programs and an increased umber of special sales by merchants. Would Beautify City 8. Cooperate with the city park board, city commission, garden club and other agencies in a city beautifi- cation campaign intended to clean up unsightly sections of the city, im- - (Continued to Page Two) FOUR EMPLOYES OF DEAD RULER STAND GUARD BESIDE BIER ! Queen Mary’s Single White Floral Cross Is Only Dec- oration at Altar ny MEMORIAL SERVICE TODAY Widow Twice Walks Through Rain and Sleet to Stand Beside Husband (Copyright, 1936, Associated Press) Sandringham, Eng., Jan. 22—Sad- dened east England country folk mourned Wednesday at the bier of King George V, lying in the tiny, flag-draped chapel of the church on the Sandringham royal estate. Norfolk neighbors of the late ruler filed slowly past the royal casket, on which rested a single white floral cross from the Queen Mother Mary. Four employes of the rustic estate, dressed simply in their best stood guard at the royal bier as the local residents bade farewell to the man and monarch they knew as friend. ‘The mourners entered through. the rear door of the church and passed slowly up the center aisle of the chapel, which seats scarcely 100 per- sons, past the king's plain oaken coffin, No member of the royal fam- ily was present. Trudge Miles to Church ‘The country people, many of whom trudged miles across the heath and moors or through the anglian forest to pay their last respects to the king, were bundled up for protection from the wintry east coast winds. So small was the altar that the moving lines, passing on either side By TAINS NEW KIN MILTON BRONNER Coprricnr, NEA Service, Inc. Price Prince Pays for Throne * oe * at..the. coffin, brushed. :against. the} . royal standard and trampled its edges, which lay on the carpeted church floor. The body-shaped casket appeared pitifully small under the gold, blue and crimson of the royal banner. The coffin rested on a spot marked by a brass cross bearing the mono- grams of the Duke of Clarence, George’s dead brother, and Queen Alexandra, his late mother. Wednesday night the church will be closed to the public as the royal family gathers for its » memorial service. Near Magnificent Altar The royal bier rested near a mag- nificent golden garved altar, donated 10 years ago by Rodman Wanamaker in tribute to King Edward VII, father of King George, and his work for peace. Throughout the night, gamekeepers and foresters of Sandringham estate, near the bleak coast 100 miles north- east of London, kept lonely vigil be- side the body of their late employer. The widowed queen walked twice through the rain and sleet Tuesday night from the royal residence to the village church, to be again at the side of her husband. In her earlier visit to the church, she followed closely behind the king's body, borne by six stalwart grenadier guardsmen. Kin Accompany Her Her youngest son, the Duke of Kent, and her son-in-law, the Earl of Harewood, walked on either side of the queen mother. Behind her were her only daughter Mary, the Princess Rowl, and the Duchess of Kent, The queen's eldest son, King Ed- ward, was expected back at Sand- ringham house Wednesday from his busy round of accession ceremonies in London, accompanied by her second son, the Duke of York, and the Duchess of York. Promptly at noon Thursday, the body of the 70-year-old king will be x * Here is a striking closeup of the Prince of Wales, England's new king, waving from the balcony of Buckingham Palace in re- sponse to a wonderful ovation from the crowd beneath. He is wear- ing his naval uniform. * EDITOR'S NOTE: History is being written in England today, history that will be read for ages to come, as Britain prepares to coronate one of the most interesting and colorful figures royalty has ever known. Here is the first of a series of 10 graphic stories on Edward VIII, Britain's new king, written by Milton Bronner, for many years European manager of NEA Service, which serves this newspaper. By MILTON BRONNER London, Jan. 22.—Edward Albert Christian George Andrew Patrick David, Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester, Duke of Cornwall, Duke of Rothesay, Earl of Carrick, Baron of Renfrew, Lord of the Isles and Great Steward of Scotland, High Steward of Windsor, who has automatically become King of Great Brit- ain and Ireland, Emperor of India and Ruler of the Dominions beyond the seas, faces a reign unique in some aspects among all the long line of British sovereigns. He is one of the few bachelor kings in England’s history. He is the most widely traveled king in all her long history. He is, therefore, possessed of the most intimate knowledge of British possessions that any British king has ever had. He has been greeted by hundreds of thousands more people of all races, climes, religions and classes of society than any British king before. His formal and informal speeches have been heard by more people than by any king in the history of any country on earth. “The Most Human King” He has been more photographed than any monarch in all time. With his love of outdoor sports, his taken on a gun carriage to the nearby |keenness for modern dances, his en- Wolferton station. Thence it will go|Joyment of jazz music, his light- by train to London to lie in state at Westminster hall until Tuesday. FINDS NEW EXPLOSIVE Towa City, Iowa, Jan. 22.—(7)— Prof. Edward Bartow, head of the University of Iowa chemistry depart- ment, explained Wednesday a new Process for manufacture of inositol, ‘@ compound which can be made into an explosive more powerful than ni- troglycerine. New Gym Dedication Program Plans for the formal dedication of Bismarck high school’s new gymnas- ium, one of the most modern athletic drénas in North Dakota, were an- nounced here Wednesday by Glenn A. Hanna, director of athletics. A capacity audience of between to be present for the dedication pro- gram and the traditional clash of the Mandan and Bismarck basketball ri- vals. A preliminary game between the Imps and the Papooses, reserve teams of the two schools, will launch the eve- ning’s program at 8 o'clock Friday. Governor Walter Welford will make ing program will be Edward B. Cox, of the board of education; j Announced Harold Tait, class of ’31; and Edna Nelson, class of '36. The program will open with a number by the high school band fol- lowed by the dedication talk by Cox. Tait will speak on the “Old and the New” and Miss Nelson has as her topic a “Dedication to Sportsman- ship.” Miss Rita Murphy, president of the North Dakota Education as- sociation, will preside as master of ceremonies. Playing floor at the gymnasium is -80 feet long by 48 feet. wide. Locker | was a gray-haired grandfather when; ‘he finally ascended the throne. rooms for the girls’ physical education classes and the boys’ basketball team are in use at present. When the de- partment is completed, there will al- 80 be locker rooms for the boys’ phy- sical education classes and equipment drying and store room, hearted strumming of the ukulele, his democratic ways, he is the most hu- man king of modern days. And, unlike all his long line of pre- decessors, he probably has not an enemy in the world. He counts his close friends by thousands, ranging all the way from haughty dukes to humble soldiers of the ranks in Great Britain and all the far-flung dominions and colonies. These few paragraphs give in a nut- shell a bird's-eye view, as it were, of the man of 41, who reluctantly but resolutely faces the lofty position to which he was born. Reluctantly is used intentionally and not editorially, for it is a literal fact, In the once proud German house of Hohenzollern, it was an historical fact that the crown prince was almost always at loggerheads with his kingly father, associating with statesmen, political leaders and generals who were in op- position to the king’s policies; and keenly awaited the hour when he could mount the. throne in his turn. Father Shunted Aside In British history, too, there have been Princes of Wales who seemed impatient to mount the throne. In modern times, King Edward VII was Prince of Wales for 61 years, was thrust into a minor position by his imperious mother, Queen Victoria, and In the case of the new king there was neither a long nor an anxious waiting to mount the throne. new king, who is by nature affection- ate, was sincerely desirous that his «Continued on Page Two) Alabama Officers | Ticketed by Patrol Montgomery, Ala., Jan. 22.—(?) —Alabama’s new highway patrol means business. First the troopers nabbed the chauffeur of Lieut. Gov. Thomas E. McKnight for driving with an out-dated license. He bought a new one. Next, Gov. Bibb Graves was stopped because of a faulty tail light. He was released on a prom- ise to buy a new one at the next town, Wednesday, Pitte Tyson. Maner, private secretary to the governor, was after new tags for his car, A patrolman warned him he was driving with a dealer's license, Life Insurance Chief Accidentally Killed Greensboro, N. C., Jan. 22.—(7)—8. Clay Williams, former chairman of the National Industrial Recovery board, was described by his intimates Wednesday as “almost prostrate” over his accidental killing of William A. Law, head of the Penn Mutual Life Insurance company, on a hunting trip. Law, 71-year-old Philadelphian, was fatally shot on an isolated hunting preserve Tuesday when Williams, chairman of the board of the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco company, tripped on @ honeysuckle vine and his gun ex- ploded. The load of birdshot hit Law just below the left knee. He died from loss of blood in a hospital a few hours later. Vocal Prison Revolt At Alcatraz Quelled ! Jan. 22.—(P)— | Wednesday to show Alcatraz Island !federal prisoners the government is "the boss. About 100 incorrigibles were Warden James A. Johnson set out’ Is Loss of Personal Freedom eek * Oh! a Oh! Oh! Cold Goes Round n Roun’ Most Widespread Frigid Wave of Century Hits 55 Below in Minnesota The rawest cold since the turn of the century came howling down from the Canadian Northwest Wednesday, plunging the mercury below zero from the Rocky mountains to the Ohio river. North Dakota was gripped in the ‘season’s coldest weather, although fed- eral weather predictions were for re- Nef Thursday with rising tempera- tures. Grand Forks had the coldest reading, 39 degree below zero; Fargo and Devils Lake reported -38, James- town -35, Minot -31, Bismarck -28 and Williston -16. Snow, still falling Wednesday in 10 states, piled into drifts that blocked Toads in many placts. Schools closed | V. in. some towns in higan. Trains into five to 55 minutes late. Ber-r-r-r-r-! ‘The bottom dropped out of the ther- mometer at International Falls, Minn.. where a temperature of 55 below was reported. Thief River Falls recorded -43 and Eveleth on the Iron Range reported -43 for the three lowest points in the country. Thirty-three below weather in Minneapolis set an all- time low. . A snowstorm piloted the zero cold into Missouri and Iowa covering those states with a white blanket a half inch to three inches deep. Illinois, where six inches of snow fell and was tossed into drifts that blocked high- (Continued on Page Two) INSURANCE COMPANY RE-ELECTS OFFICERS Six Per Cent Dividend Declared on 42 Per Cent Increase in New Business mesotg, and ago were A 43 per cent increase in the vol- ume of new business was reported here Tuesday by the Provident Life Insurance company at the annual meeting of the stockholders during which officers and directors were elected. Col. C. B. Little was re-elected president of the company. Other of- ficers named were F. L. Conklin, vice president; Miss H. B. Beach, secre- tary and actuary; Dr. W. H. Boden- stab, medical director; H. J. Bischof, treasurer and auditor; C. L. Young, counsel; H. A. Jones and W. F. Bischof, assistant secretaries; Earl Monson, assistant treasurer; George Baird, chief underwriter; Joseph Dickman, manager of agencies; Fred Monley, agency secretary, and O. 8. Gullickson, Billings, Mont., Don Bradbury, Spokane, Wash., and R. T. Coutts, Bismarck, agency supervisors. Renamed to the board of directors were J. L. Bell, G. H. Garnett and Dr. N. O, Ramstad with E. G. Clapp, R. B. Webb and Paul Wachter elected to fill vacancies in the board. Other directors are F. L. Conklin, H. H. Dahl, J. E. Davis, L. B. Hanna, E. Hughes, Little, P. J. Meyer, H. H. Steele and C. L. Young. A six per cent dividend was de-|. clared to the stockholders. The fi- nancial statement of the company indicates admitted assets of $3,780,- 840.27 with a capital of $250,000, a surplus of $439,504.32 and a contin- gency reserve of $100,000. 1935 the company added $1,000,212 to its insurance in force and now maintains agency offices in the principal cities in North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Montana and Washington. Plans are being made to develop the states of Oregon and Idaho in the near future. Drop Liquor Charge. Against Milo Reno Des Moines, Jan. 22.—(?)—Municipal jismit an intoxication Reno of Des Moines, president of the National Farmers Holiday association. ‘The \locked in solitary confinement cells, Reno was arrested Jan. 9 on the eve to remain until Monday’s -vocal re-jof his departure for an agricultural volt and strike “is liquidated,” | Johnston said. ‘Warden |conference in Washington and was released on his own recognizance, AITH AND CONSTANT OBEDIENCE PLEDGED TO FLYING MONARCH Trumpets Blare as Age-Old Pageant of Proclamation Is Re-Enacted TAKES OATH OF SUCCESSION Ruler Tells Subjects He Will Uphold Constitutional Government (Copyright 1936, Associated Press) London, Jan, 22.—A shrill fanfare of trumpets, climaxing a colorful age- old pageant with modern touches, for: mally proclaimed Great Britain’s new flying monarch Wednesday as King Edward VIII. Before a great crowd outside his- toric St. James’ palace, the medieval- clad Garter King of Arms, Sir Ger- ald Woods Wollaston, stepped to the balcony over the friary court. In a firm voice he proclaimed the 41-year-old Edward King, Emperor and Defender of the Faith. Blasts from silver trumpets rang out as Sir Gerald, a member of the Herald's college, pronounced the re- sounding words: “God save the king!” The throng stood silent, the battery of St. James’ park crashed out with the first of its salute of 41 ne for each year of King Edward’s life. Appears at Window The new ruler was seen to appear momentarily at a tall window adjoin- ing the crimson-hung balcony. Oth- erwise he took no part in the tradi- tional ceremonies, The “faith and constant obedience” of all his subjects were pledged to the new sovereign, confirming his suc- cession to the throne of his late father, the 70-year-old King George The words of the centuries-old proclamation were carried throughout We taal and the empire, to the new Ing’s 500,000,000 subjects throughout @ quarter of the world. The Earl Marshal, his Grace the Duke of Norfolk, and the Garter King of Arms remained within St. James’ palace in attendance on King Edward, who decided to return to Sandring- ham late Wednesday to join the be Teaved Queen Mother Mary, The remainder of the official proc- lamation party drove off to Charing Cross. acre ite pepcemal ica was read a secon ie by the Windsor Hey Alfred Trego Butler. sca The procession then moved to the Temple bar, ancient boundary of the capital city, where a silken cord across the street marked the border of Lon- don at the head of Fleet street, The procession sought and gained admission to the city. The proclama- tion was read there for the third time. The lord mayor joined the procession up Ludgate hill, around St. Paul’s ca- thedral, to the steps of the Royal ex- change. The London ceremony was complet- ed at that point with a fourth read- ing of the proclamation. Immediately after the St. James’ palace ceremony, Prime Minister Stan- ley Baldwin proceeded to Buckingham palace, as did Edward VIII, where the new king received the representative of the people’s government. MacDonald Presides Former Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald, lord president of the council, presided at a cabinet meeting at No. 10 Downing street, historic gov- ernment headquarters, in the absence of Baldwin, London's millions put aside for » day their mourning for the dead King George to witness the centuries-old ceremonies by which the capital city is told that a new monarch reigns, The body of King George lay in the little village church at Sandring- ham where he once worshipped with his family. It rested in a plain oaken coffin simply inscribed: “George Frederick Ernest Albert Windsor, 1865-1936.” The Duke of York, heir-presump- tive to the throne, and his duchess, recovered from the influenzal pneu- monia which kept her from the dying monarch’s bedside, planned to go with A.|the 41-year-old King Edward to the Norfolk country estate where King George died Monday night. To*Lie in Westminster Only a mile from the pomp and pageantry of the succession ations, under the ancient rafters of Westminster hall, workmen prepared sadly for the return Thursday of the body of King George to lie in state at the place where seven months ago he received the jubilee congratulations of parliament. Thence the body will be removed to Windsor castle, just west of London, for funeral services next Tuesday in St. George's chapel and burial with others of the long line of English kings at Windsor. The queen mother was the first to do homage to the dead monarch, walking humbly from Sandringham house to the parish church after the body was taken there Tuesday night through rain and sleet. She knelt in prayer before the bier. ‘The parliament, which started Tues- day night giving pledges of fealty from the individual members to the new monarch, met again to continue the swearing of the oaths of alleg- Jance.