The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, December 31, 1931, Page 1

“ALL THE NEWS \ THE DAIILY ALASKA EMPIRE ALL THE TIME” VOL. XXXIX., NO. 5914. JUNEAU, ALASKA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1931. OVERWHELMING VOTE IS CAST AGAINST PROHIBITIO! FEDERAL AID SOUGHT FOR UNEMPLOYED Legislators in Both Houses of Congress to Pre- sent Appeal PRESIDENT HOOVER OPPOSED TO FUNDS Testimony Given Before Committee — Charity Workers Give Views WASHINGTON, D. C, Dec. 31.— Mute during the opening days of the present ssesion of Congress, the question of direct Federal aid for the unemployed has found voice, promising a clamor from both houses after Congress resumes. This clamor comes from those legislators who feel there will be much suffering unless the Govern- ment contributes millions. These legislators have had their convictions strengthened by testi- mony before the Senate Manufact- urers Sub-committee. President Hoover does not like their ideas. He feels execution would constitute a dole and he has supporters in Congress who also agree that such help will do more harm than good, in the long run. Relief workers, associated with the organization President Hoover sot up for relief, however, told the sub-committee that local charities lack money to provide aid to the needy. Many of them frankly said they thought it was time the Gov- ernment should do something. On the other hand, National Relief Director Gifford thinks local charity can handle the situation. e — KOWPANGTLE IS ENTERED; JAPAN FORGE GOES ON One Hundred Chinese Kill-I ed when Panshan Is Occupied MUKDEN, Dec. 31—A Japanese division has entered Kowpangtze apparently without serious opposi- tion according to a dispatch re-| ceived here from Japaness sources. One hundred Chinese were killed in fighting which preceded the oc- cupation of Panshan on Tuesday while the Japanese casualties were only three wounded, according to official reports. Reports received from army cir- cles near Chinchow said the Jap- anese intend to continue the ad-| vance on that city and occupy- ing it. Tientsin and Peiping foreign ob- servers expressed anxiety over pos- sible developments following the occupation of Chinchow. TO DEFEND CHINCHOW NANKING, Dec. 31., — Despite Chang Hsueh Liang's retreat from Chinchow, China’s new Govern- t is determined to defend that city against the Japanese advance, Eugene Chen, Foreign Minister an- nounced today to the Associated Press. NEARING CHINCHOW MUKDEN, Dec. 31.—Late this afternoon it is reported the Jap- anese cavalry advance guard has reached a position 15 miles from Chinchow and met no resistance | from the Chinese army which is reported to be in full retreat, M'l though orders have been issued from Nanking to defend the city. LAD ATTACKED BY SLED DOES Reported Practically Eat- en Alive by Canines to Westward SEWARD, Alaska, Dec. 31.—Lit- | erally eaten alive by two sled dogs, Odman Kooley, jr., aged five years, died at Kasiloff four hours after attacked. The, lad had been absent a few minutes from his home and after a search he was found 300 feet Stern Discipline’Rules Young Hi NAZIS TRAIN MEMBERS YOUNG Adalf Hitler's Fascist movement in Germany has a system for train- | ing the coming generation down to the youngsters who play with nazi| toys and games. Here i§ & proud young Fascist father exhibiting his heir in full Hitlerite regalia. SIR GEORGE STOCK MARKET FOSTER DIES, | DEPARTS FROM OTTAWA HOME| USUAL UPTURN "Gkt O Man™" of Gan- ada, Dies at Age of Eighty-four Years ‘Small Average of Net Gain| Results for Last Day of Year Trading | NEW YORK, Dec. 31. — Stocks| ended the final session of the year | (with a small average of net gain; ,thus departing from the traditional | sharp upturn which usually marks the passing of an old year. A few issues were slightly lower, |contrary to custom. | The market was very quiet. | Early gains of one point or so were reduced or eliminated by last !minute profit taking. Today's sales were 1,500,000. Fractional net gains were reg- istered for Woolworth, Kennecott, | {New York Central. American Wat-| erworks was off a point. Western Union touched a new low. Auburn | |turned heavy after gaining four| | points. CLOSING PRICES TODAY NEW YORK, Dec. 31.—Closing AS0C1aTEO PAESs (LA SANETTE) | SIR OEORGE E FOSTER | i OTTAWA, Dec. 31.—Sir George Foster, aged 84 years, the “Grand Old Man” of Canadian public life, | is dead here at his home. For nearly four decades, Sir George Eulas Foster, was one of Canada‘s foremost diplomats and parliamentarians. He was first elec- | ted to the Canadian House of Com- | mons in 1882 and three years lates became Minister oi Marine and| Fisheries in Sir John Macdonald’s | government. He was appointed to‘ the Senate just before the general | elections of 1921. | Advocated Prohibition | 8ir George was a strong advocate of prohibition, supporting the move- ment throughout the Dominion. In 1883, he introduced a resolution in |the Commons affirming the prin- ciple of prohibition and in 1890 a Royal Commission on the liquor traffic was appointed on his pro- posal. Outstanding examples of his work were the passage of the Bank Act in 1891, when Minister of Fin- ance, and his negotaition of the trade treaties with the West Indies in 1912, during his term as Min-' away, behind piling, with his cloth- ing torn off and unconscious. (Continued on Page Two) | |quotaticn of Alaska Juneau mine |stock today is 14%, American Can 60, Anaconda Copper 9%, Bethle- |hem Steel 18%, Curtiss-Wright 1%, {Fox Films 2%, General Motors 22%, International Harvester 24, Kenne- cott 11%, Packard Motors 4%, United Stales Steel 38%, Bunker Hill 24. SR CULBERTSON IN NEW YORK, Dec. 31.—The lead of Mr. and Mrs. Ely Culbertson in the bridge marathon last night mounted to 20,200 points when they swept the sixteenth session. Their opponents were the same as on Tuesday night—Sidney S. Lenzand Commander Winfield Liggett, Jr., U. S. N. retired. The Culbertsons took five of the eight rubbers played Wednesday night. The rubber standing then was: Culbertson 68, Lenz 52. There tlerites; (Editor’s Note: This is the last of three articles by Walter Brockmann of the Berlin staff of The Associated Press, on the part which youth is play- ing in German politics. It treats . especially of the ideals which Adolf Hitler holds up to his * younger followers.) By WALTER BROCKMANN BERLIN, Dec. 31.—The effects of Adolf Hitler's “baby-food” are be- ing observed with much headshak- ing among the leaders of German youth. Too much attention, tod muel military crill and jingoism ¢ making Hans a vicious boy, ‘J’i; feel. They do not deny they are producing a lusty youngster, but they liken the diet to alcohol— stimulating but unwholesome in excess. Hitler preaches “body first” and rates mentality last as require- ments for Fascist citizens of his new Germany, “the third reich.” . Observers dismally predict for the future a race of physically magnificent “dumbbells” under the “heel” of military olgarchy and utterly incapable of self-leader- ship. Criticism of this kind usually ends with, ‘If only German youth were fired to the same enthusiasm for a really worthy cause!” No one, however, seems capable of suggesting an equally potent sub- stitute. Germany Hemmed In The fact is that Germany is in a blind alley with restricting walls on every side raised to mammotn heights by political and economic forces. So far this Jericho hasn't toppled though Germany has marched round and round for more than seven days bowling the trum- pets of Pacifism and reconcilia- tion. Hitler youth is passionate in advocating a change of tumne. sensible in flocking to the swastika banner of those who demand dras- tic action to save the nation what thay term the “blight of Ver- sailles.” Say these Fascists: ficient to assure the nation’s ex- istence, we must not shrink from extending our territory by force.” Young Fascists are willing to pay the price with their own blood. They are calling for a domestic and foreign “clean up.” Teach Nordic Tenets The idealism of Hitler youth is moulded by four points of a pro- gram of 25 conceived by Hitler in 1919: (1) the will of defence; (2) racial consciousness; (3) admira- tion of great historical figures in- cluding dictators like Mussolini; (4) a “moral” revival. The most radical Hitlerites would go so far as to substitute the Nordic saka, the “Edda”, for the Bible; expel Jews and foreigners, inaugurate racial birth control and keep women in the kitchen. The political aims of the party as formulated by a Fascist leader recently consist primarily of “win- ning all heroic people of our na- tion. The regulations of the old army are ours—every man carries the marshal’s staff in his knap- sack.” Convinced that future genera- tions will pronounce our cause right,” Fascist youth glibly echoes the words of its leaders, such as: (Continued on Page Two) EARTH SHOCK FELT TODAY IN WESTERN STATE Seattle and Adjacent Ter- ritory Jarred Early This Morning SEATTLE, Dec. 31. — A slight quake jarred Western Washington at 7:25 o'clock this morning. No serious damage has been reported. At Lilliwaup, on Hood Canal, the shocks cracked a concrete wall of a new store building. Although there has never been a serious quake recorded in Wash- ington State, Dean Henry Landes, of the University of Washington, said slight tremors were not un- usual. Today's quake was barely reg- istered on the University's seismo- graph which is set for long range. Reports received state theshock was felt at Bremerton, Silverdale are 30 more rubbers to play in order to complete the match. e — E. G. Sarver of Stanberry, Mo, with a target pistol this fall and Longview. The shock stopped a man's watch in the University district. It was felt distinctly at West Seattle where . brought down a big Canadiangoose plates rattled. Pictures tilted and doors swung in Seattle. [B0B BENDER : German Brawn .Shadows Brains, Nazis’ Creed T0 BE PARTNER _|motion picture business means the Youth sees itself justified ang ' Iroml “If German territory is not suf-| IN THE EMPIRE Fox’s Northwest Manager Resigns to Join Father- in-Law in Juneau SEATTLE, Dec. 31.—After serv- ing a year-and-a-half as Wash- ington and Oregon Division Mana- jger for the Fox West Coast Thea- xtres, Robert W. Bender resigned Wednesday to become a partner f his father-in-law, John W. Troy, the publication of the Juneau ily Alaska Empire. Mr. Ben- der's resignation becomes effective about the middle of January. Mr. Bender’s retirement from the early consummation of plans he and Mr. Troy have been formulat- ing for several years. Mr. Bender was & newspaperman before he en-| tered the theatrical business. He was graduated from the University of Washington School of Journal- ism, where he was manager of | the U. of W. Daily, and an active | member of the joint committee of students and faculty. He then be- came advertising manager of the Everett Daily News.. | President Henry Suzallo created the faculty position of “Editorial | Secretary” for Mr Bender and he went back to the University of Washington, becoming an active representative of the faculty on _ L PRICE TEN ' 11t BY LARCE 1 sl | Referendum Shows 65,070 in He'singfors Again: —13,000 For WOMEN TAKE LEAD FAVORING REPEAL Question of Substitute In- dicated by Only Small Vote Counted - BULLETIN — HELSING- FORS, Dec. 31.—About one- sixth of the total vote on the dry referendum indicated | proponents of repeal would have an indorsement of at least half the ballots. So far 78 per cent of 132,122 votes |cast are for repeal, 21 per ceut for continuing the pres- ‘ent law and one per cent for modification. s ) EARLY RETURNS ‘ LONDON, Dec. 31.—A Reu- |ters’ dispatch from Helsing- fors, Finland, says the count the joint faculty and student com- mittee. With Universal ‘While in this position he devoted | part time to directing publicity for Frank S. Lahm, Pioneer American Balloonist, the Universal theatres in Seattle. His work for the theatres was so| satisfactory to the Universal peo- | Woman ple that they made him Asslstanb! Western Manager with the direct | o5 Theatre in Seattle. FmsT MAN Tn Goes East ] From the Universal, Mr. Bender |went East and became manager | HULD BALL“UN of the Schine Brothers theatres in New York and Ohio. After being | with them two years, he went to| the Fox, early in 1930. In the fall y Manager for the Fox with jurisdic- —_— tion over Washington and Oregon. Mrs. Bender, formerly Miss Helen Troy, was born in Skagway and is a graduate of the Juneau High . School, from which she went to the| Passes Away, Paris University of Washington. She and when the latter was manager of the University Daily and she was a leading special writer on the| daily. They were married in Janu- | ary. | Mr. Bender mever gave up his original idea of becoming a news- the theatrical business, he refused to quit until he had “made good.” Before her marriage, Mrs. Bender was a very capabie member of The Empire staff. ———.——— J,ROSENWALD management . of the - Columbia of that year, he became Division Mr. Bender became acquainted paper man, but, after goinng into ILL, CHICAGD il ERANKAS.LLAHMY CANTON, Ohio, Dec. 31.—Frank \Primitive Eskimo Tribe Is Described by First W hite I An Eskimo tribe that still lives! of votes cast in the Capital City in the National Prohibi- tion referendum showed 65, 000 in favor of abolishing the dry law to 13,000 for con- tinued Prohibition. The dispatch says only 700 voted for legalized wines and heer, - « Who Visited It [In the stone age, that has a cultre | | more primative than even the Es-| ” |kimos of St. Lawrence Island, that| WOMEN FOR REPEAL | prefers sound bodies to schools and| HELSINGFORS, Dec. 31— 3dmberawly lives in mountain wild-|With 57 per cent of the local erness, the discovery of Miss A Marjory B. Major, nurse and spec- votes counted, Helsingfors hs falist in child health and welfare|# ON e so surprisingly over- of Medical Service of the Office| whelmingly wet that of Indian Affairs. | Prohibiti Mis Major is visiting here for| LCnipition newspapers talk- a few days from her headquarters €d about a “national front at Eklutna where she gives dally against the dry laws.” instructions in health and hygiene Q “ to the pupils in the Government 3y per cent votes were cas | Industrial schol. [ FIRST WHITE WOMAN i This is known 1or a is The primitive people reporte = 2 £ by her, have their regular habi- y as the ballots ¢ tation in the mountains back of e women were kept sep- the Tikchik River region in south- ~stern Alaska. She encountere them last summer when, w... o rately from those ecast by he men. W. A. Borland and guided by ” 2GR Bert Smith, veteran trapper and P ‘rader of the Nushagak River dxszEAc ER L QLR trict, she went on a mi-sion of L) S nercy to relieve the flu-stricken »opulation of five villages on the "B Nushagak and the Tikchik tiioe| i k‘ gi which had felt its customary haunts in the mountains and was | hen in a temporary village on Tikchik River. She was the first white woman the people of this tribe had ever seen, and only after she had con- vinced them, through a 12-year old interpeter that accompanied the party, that she was a human being difering mainly but in pig- mentation from the women of the tribe, ‘was she able to approach PLANE SALVAGE Dwight Mason Killed at Kanakanak when Fall- ing Pipe Strikes Head Dwight Mason, 28 years old, Children of Multimillionaire Philanthropist Sum- moned Home 8. Lahm, pioneer American bal- loonist, died in Paris, France, yes- terday, according to a cablegram received here. He had been in poor health since an operation them. USE WOOD AND STONE Garments of skins, sewed with fiber, commonly clothe these Es- kimos. Knives are made from bone, teacher in the Government indus- trial training school at Kanakanak, was killed yesterday while assist- ing in the salvage of an Alaska Aairways plane that had crashed CHICAGO, I, Dec. 31. — Julius Rosenwald, multimillionaire philan- | thropist and merchant, aged 69| years, is critically ill at his home here. Rosenwald’s condition has become | so serious that all of his chfidren} have been summoned to his bed-| side. last May. His son, Brigadier Gen- eral Frank P. Lahm, of the United States Army Air Corps, military attache, was with his father at |the time of his death. One of the earliest enthusiasts of aeronautics, Frank §. Lahm, was said to have been the first man in the world to hold a balloon | pilot’s license. He was responsible Rose: confined to | P" nwald has been for giving America its first victory nis home since early in last sum- | o~ etk Uit mer, suftering from hardening of 10 & James Gordon Bennett bal- the arteries and complications (OE TE 0 NI T ers vorid’'s 'S Ip e asse] TS. arising from heart disease. Although a native of Ohio, Mr. : b % Lahm has made his home in Paris Shot in Heart, since 1883 and in the French cap- . s |ital has had the distinction of be- Ll_ttle Boy’s |ing the oldest American resident. Life Is Saved Interest In Aeronautic His interest in aeronautics began YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Dec. |in his public school days at Can- 31.—Shot in the heart by a |ton, Ohio, when he found in the playmate last Saturday, Harry |writings of Leonardo da Vinci some Desharra’s life has been saved |paragraphs dealing with the pos- when blood pushed the bullet ‘isxbmby and prediction that some into an artery and it finally |day man might fly lodged in the boy’s groin. Five years after his marriage in Surgeons said it will be per- 1875, Mr. Lahm’s wife died and he mitted to remain there for a |became broken in health. For a time. year he was confined to his bed ———o—— |In an effort to recuperate, he went The Lexington, Ky., city commis- |15 Europe, climbed mountains and slon has repealed its tax of $100 a |then went to Paris, where he found day on horse races in order to help the sport along this year, (Continued on Page Two) in landing there. The plane was for the handles, and blades of flint, piloted by Bob Ellis, former Ju- bound together with tough sinew. Dishes used in eating are of wood, |Peu aviator. Meals are served in a community| Mf- Mason and some of the house with a low opening for an|ScDoOIboys were aiding Ellis con- entrance, without windows, and|S7UCt @ tripod out of iron pipe to with a hole in the curved roof US¢ In lifting the plane. A piece for light and air circulation. Miss |°f PiPe fell and struck Mason on Major was invited to partake of |‘P€ head, causing concussion of a meal with the tribe, but declined ‘M€ brain from which death re- in favor of the table on the re-|Sulied within a few hours. lef boat. | Word of the tragedy was received Later she visited the community |€T® this morning by Charles W. house. as a meal was being served | LaWkesworth, Acting Chief of the and found it an interesting cere- A_laska division of the Office of In- mony. Dishes were placed on the |4an Affairs. Mr. Mason came to ground. At the head of the earthen |Alaska three years ago from Rus- table, sat the old chief, or tyon.|S¢!: Ia. where his mother resides. Around the sides were seated the|S0e has been notified of her son’s other men, the young tyon next 9€ath and asked for instructions to the chief, and behind each|"e8arding disposition of the body. stood: his ‘wie, Mr. Mason went to Kanakanak CHIEF STARTS EATING ‘earzy this year. Prior to that time When all were in their places,[N¢ had taught at Kulukuk and the wife of the old tyon reached |Kanatak. “He was an excellent forward, grasped a big wooden | ‘eacher, an outstanding young man platter containing a big joint or}""“i had a winning personality,” moose meat and rice, and placed it | MI- Hawkesworth said today. “His before her husband. The chief took a firm hold on the meat rais- ed it to his mouth and bit off the SRR A L 00 portion he desired, returning the| J%¢ Ta Mark, recently elacted meat to the dish. He thep took his |CaPtain of the New York univer hands and scooped out | we regret it keenly.” rice into | tield man to get the honor in three years. He plays quarterback. % | sity football team, is the first hack- i death is a loss to our service and