The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, December 20, 1934, Page 1

| B e R I TR { THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE “ALL THE NEWS _ALL THE TIME” JUNEAU, ALASKA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1934. ALBERT WILE, POSTMASTER FOR JUNEAU Approval “of Appointment Is Given — Dimond Receives Notice According to an Associated Press dispatch received by The Empire this afternoon from Washington, D. C., Delegate Anthony J. Dimond has been notified by the Post Office De- partment that the appointment of Albert Wile as Postmaster at Juneau has been approved. Mr. Wile is now in Ketchikan where he went on a recent steamer and is expected to return to Ju- neau on the steamer Northwestern. Mr. Wile was recommended for appointment by Delegate Dimond on December 1 to succeed Mrs. J. C. Spickett, whose term expired De- cember 8. Mr. Wile is a veteran Alaskan, first coming north in the Klondike rush of 1896. He was in Dawson, later in Nome and Fairbanks. He was appointed postmaster at Tditarod, in 1914, served four years, then went to Ketchikan and was assistant postmaster in 1918. In 1919, when Postmaster I. J. War- ter of Ketchikan resigned, Mr. Wile was appointed to the position and served until the end of the Wilson administration in 1921. Since that time Mr. Wile has been engaged in the merchandise and brokerage business. A, E. KARNES IS BACK FROM TRIP President Is In Splendid Condition WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.—Dr. Ross T. McIntyre today said President Roosevelt was in a better physical condition than at any time since entering the ‘White House. Frequent trips by land and sea, a rigid routine which includes exer- cise, mental relaxation, regular meals, besides plenty of work, has kept the President in excellent health, said Mr. McIntyre. The President’s weight is around 180 pounds and he never varies more than four pounds. NEW RECOVERY PROGRAM T0 BE GIVEN T0 GOVT, Business Leaders Make Re- port to Be Submitted OF HOUSING ACT IS MADE PUBLIC Preparations Are Announc- ed for Title II—Mort- gage Insurance Preparations are now going for- ward to make available throughout Alaska at an early date the benefits of the second phase of the Federal ‘Housing Administration’s program. This was known today when infor- mation regarding regulations per- taining to Title II of the National Housing ‘Act was made public by John E. Pegues, Territorial Di- rector. “Very briefly stated,” said Mr. Pegues, “the purpose of Title II is primarily to make it possible for the person of average means to construct his own home and to pay for it on what is substantially like a rental basis, and to refinance existing debts on homes already to White House ‘WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, Dec. 20.—The major leaders of Am- erica’s business have mapped out a set of principles to be carried to the White House as their viewpoint in a National effort to bring about a “Revival of normal industry and trade.” The executives declared in the report that the Government in the exercise of proper responsibilities of leadership, is entitled to the whole- heafted support from business. The report called for a balanced budget by the Federal Government, and definite action as soon as pos- stble to fix the dollar value and gold content. , On the question of Government competition, the report declares it < is the belief that program of works P 0 not justify the Govern- ment entering into competition with Commissioner of Education Opumistic Over Further PWA Aid for Schools A. E. Karnes, Territorial Commis- cioner of Education has returned to his headquarters in Juneau af- ter a record trip to Washington, D. C, on business. Mr. Karnes was away from Juneau only 22 days and eight of them were spent in the National Capital, where he at- tended the meetings of the State Commissioners of Education. “One of the principal matters discussed at this interesting meet- ing of educators from all over the United States was the question of permanent Federal aid for the pub- lic schools. While there was some variance of opinion regarding this matter, practically all Commission- ers present were united in feeling that the Federal Government should take steps to equalize edu- cational facilities and opportuni- ties in the different states,” said Mr. Karnes. “For instance, in some of the wealthier states it is possible to provide much finer schools, larger faculties and more modern equip- ment than it is for the poorer States, and at a smaller cost to the people.” PWA Plans ‘While in Washington, Mr. Karnes also conferred with PWA officials regarding the past building pro- gr “I feel certain that providing money is appropriated for ‘winter, that Alaska will receive its full quota and propor- n said. /Katnes also had several con- ferences with the Office of Edu- cation of the Department of the Interior and with Paul W. Gordon, Educational Director for Alaska for the .United States Bureau of In- dian Affairs concerning the possi- bilities of securing a scientific sur- vey for all schools of Alaska, both | Territorial and Indian Bureau, These scientific surveys have been conducted in many of the States and found to be most valuablé, in getting an accurate and compara- tive report on the schools. “I be- lieve we will be able to get the co-operation of the Office of Edu- cation in this matter providing the Territory is able to furnish its por- tion of the joint expense. Both Mr. Gordon and I are highly in favor of it,” Mr. Karnes stated. h Visits Delegate Mr. Karnes visited with Dele- gate Anthony J. Dimond on several occasions and declared that Alas- ka's Delegate is back at his office and appears to be in excellent health following his serious illness. its private citizens in production and distribution of goods for re- lief purposes and urged that the relief burden be returned to the states. ‘The report also opposes arbi- trary limitation of hours and wag- es such as is proposed in the 30- hour week bills and holds the Gov- ernment should not assume to at- tempt to control local relationship between employees and employers. PRESIDENT READY TO EXAMINE NEW REPORT WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.—The President is pictured by high au- thorities as ready to examine “on the merits” the program for recov- ery which the captains of industry are bringing here after a three- day conference at White Sulphur Springs. The opinion is expressed in of- ficial quarters that the President will be glad to receive any cooper- ative suggestions from ‘“business, labor, farmers or other groups,” as he puts his ideas on paper for Congress. Many commentators view the program as outlined at White Sul- phur Springs as conciliatory in tone, although clashing in certain respects with the ideas of some high New Dealers and some New Deal trends. Continue NRA Among the principles suggested are those including the continua- tion of NRA on an emergency bas- is for another year with contina- ance of new codes conditioned on voluntary action by industries. The suggestion for a balanced (Continued on Page Eight) Budget is also demanded as well as discontinuance of Government com- petition with private enterprises. M. HANIHARI PASSES AWAY TOKYO, Dec. 20.—Masanao Han- ihari, Japanese Ambassador to the United States from 1922 to 1924, is dead as a result of arterioscle- rosis. He was 58 years old. Hanihari ‘was prominent in the Japanese-American immigration crisis in 1924 and the part he took spurred Congress toward enactment of the Japanese exclusion law that is wisely regarded as ruining a promising career of the Japanese diplomat. Hanihari was embittered and broken since returning to Ja- pan. — e STOWE TO TRAVEL Judge A. S. Stowe, an Alaskan for 37 years, intends to leave the Territory for a home in Seattle, Seward advices indicate. constructed. This title establishes a system of mutual mortgage insur- ance. It will encourage lenders of private capital to invest in home mortgages and its effects will be to promote an early resumption of construction activity. Insurance System “Keystone of the plan is the mutual mortgage insurance system. This system is comparable in many respects to life insurance. It en- visions the payment of dividends to mortgagors, so that mortgage obligations may be satisfied in ad- vance of their due dates.” “This title seeks to and will, we are confident, cure fundamental ills now existing in the real estate field,” Mr. Pegues added. “A lead- ing objective is the stabilization of real estate prices, so far<as that is possible, at fair and reasonable values. In other Na- tionay” e to prevent prices soaring too high in boom periods and to prevent them from falling too far in times of depression.” How Plan Works ‘The following illustration of how the plan will work with reference to new construction is given: A person desiring to construct a new home and having cash or a lot representing 20 percent of what he -estimates the appraisal value of the completed property will be, may apply to a bank which has qualified as a mortgagee for a con- struction loan. The bank will in- vestigate the applicant’s financial standing and building plans. If they are found satisfactory, and the bank believes the loan will be a good one, it in turn applies to the Federal Housing Administra- tion for insurance on the contem- plated mortgage. To Review Facts ‘The Federal Housing Adminis- tration will make a careful review of all the facts which were first considered by the bank, and will also make additional surveys. If the Administration is convinced the proposition is a feasible one, it will undertake to insure the mortgage, thus enabling the bank to release construction funds. “The plan is not new,” Mr. Pe- Robertson Selects Standit and Special Bodies for Chamber Here is a complete list of the standing and special committees of the Juneau Chamber of Commerc for 1935 as appointed today b} R. E. Robertson, President of the organization: Transportation and Trade opment—Frank A.Boyle Elwood McClean, E. S. Evans. Membership and Finance— Pullen, Chairman; John Reck, M. E. Monagle, Norman Banfield. Chairman; Allen Shattuck, H. B. Le Fevere. 1 Mining—John Jones, Chairman;. Fred Henning, Henry Roden. Retail Trade — H. J. Turner, Chairman; Gunnar Blomgren Frank Garnick. Tourist Advertising — Harry Sperling, Chairman; M. D. Wil jams, Robert Simpson, Ludwig Nel- sor. Legislative — H. L. Faulkner,| Chairman; H. D. Stabler, George W. Folta. Local Industries Charles E. Naghel, Chairman; R. L. Bernard, Wallis 8. George. Program and Attendance—Charles W. Hawkesworth, Chairman; H. L. Redlingshafer, George E. Cleveland, Curtis Shattuck (ex-officio). Aviation Develcpment—R. J. Me- Kanna, Chairman; M. S. Whittier, Robert W. Bender, A. B. Hayes. Fire Prevention — J. L. Gray, Chairman; H. R. Shepard, Minard Mills. Radio Interference—M. S. Whit= tier, Chairman; C. T. Gardner, Ferum and Poliéy—C. T. Gard- with all other ner, Chairman; former Presidents. Small Boats Harborage — Allen Shattuck, Chairman; W. S. George, Charles W. Hawkesworth. Reception, 1935 Legislatare—J. J. Connors, Sr., Chairman; B. M. Behrends, M. E. Monagle, A. W. Henning, J. C. Thomas. Delegates to Territorial Chamber Meeting — Henry Roden, Curtis Shattuck, R. J. McKanna, H. G. Walmsley, R. E. Robertson. WARTIME TAX ON INCOMES T0 BE PROBED NOW Returns of Men High in Government Councils Are to Be Scanned WASHINGTON, Dec. 20— War- time income tax returns of Gen. Hugh C. Johnson, Alexander Le- gee, Senator’ Elect Joseph T. Guf- gues explained. “It has been tried |fey, of Pennsylvania, and others with splendid success over Iong|high in the Government's ‘World periods in other countries, notably | War Councils, are under the scrut- in South America, as well as by some of the European nations.” Pertinent Points The following pertinent points were cited: 1. Loans can be made only by qualified mortgagees. They must, along other things, be chartered institutions having suc- cession; be located in urban com- munities having trading areas em- bracing a contiguous population of not less than 6,000; and have com- bined unimpaired capital and sur- plus of not less than $100,000, of which at least $50,000 is unim- paired capital. 20 Year Term . 2. The original principal obliga- tion of a mortgage may not exceed $16,000 nor 80 per cent of the ap- praised value of the property as determined by an appraisal of the Federal Housing Administration. 3. The mortgage may have a term not to exceed 20 years. 4. The mortgage is to be re- tired by monthly payments. 5. The basic interest rate for new construction is 5 per cent. The maximum basic interest rate for refinancing operations is 5% per cent. To those rates there may be added in certain classifications, a service charge of one-half of one per cent. Insurance premiums range from one-half of one per cent to one per cent. Of course, the pre- (Uontinued on Page Two) iny of the Senate investigators of munitions, it is said. Returns Destroyed The investigators are seeking to learn who ordered the returns of Bernard Baruch and others de- stoyed. There is no indications that the committee believes there are any irregularities but the members of the committee expressed a deter- mination to scan documents of all men connected with the War In- dustries Board which mobilized re- sources under the direction of Bar- uch. SAYS DILLINGER BOUGHT WAY OUT OF INDIANA JAIL CHICAGO, Dec. 20.—The Daily News said John Dillinger bought his way out of the Crown Point, Indiana, Jail last March, on prom- ise to pay $11,000. The desperado, killed in Chicago months later, kept his promise, but the middle man kept part of the money. Those who aided Dil- linger to escape received only about half of that amount, the News said. MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS | 1 | /! recently. She ! Another son, Lawrence, die d with her brood of four (Associated Press Photo) L ars, Mrs. 8w WIVID PICTURE " OF NOME FIRE " GIVEN C. OF . Stewart and Troast Tell of ; Citizens Courage n Rebuilding Giving the Chamber of Com- merce one of its first concrete {‘#%aes of the Nome fire disaster, B. D. Stewart and N. Lester Troast, Government officials who spent the summer in the Interior, spoke be- fore Juneau's business and civic leaders at lufcheon today in Bailey's Cafe. Stewart, senior enginer for the Départment of the Interior, not only vividly described the complete destruction wrought by the de-| vastating fire which swept the fa-| mous city, but passed out photo- graphs to the Commerce members. He also tacked up a blue print of Nome streets, showing a strong comparison between the old, wind-| ing thoroughfares and the new,| modern and widened arterials. Wonderful Spirit “Never have I ever seen such a| wonderful spirit, as I saw this sum- mer ‘in Nome,” Stewart said. “Those people saw their entire business district wiped ouf. Yet, the next day, they started to voluntarily turn over deeds to their land, so that the city could rebuild on a better, more modern basis.” Troast, architect and district superintendent for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, seconded Stewart's| statements about the courage of the Nome citizenry. In addition, he spoke briefly on new t.houghv.sl i;#ltwed by the Bureau of Indian airs, “We have found that we have made some mistakes in dealing with the Eskimo,” Troast said. “So, now we are irying to let the Es- kimo live the way he has been accustomed. Our plan, now, is to let him live happy where he is. To try to force our civilization on him is not right.” In addition to naming a com-| plete roster of 16 special and stand- ing committees, President R. E. ‘Robertson also appointed two spec- | ial bodies to take care of immed- iate matters. The regular ap-| pointments are published in another article in The Empire. Special Committees One of, ‘the special commit nanted hy. Robertson will judge residential* and‘ bustmess holiday tions and; award to the win- ner§ lchsh prizes gffered by the Chamber.” On this committee' are | A. W, Henning, Martin Jorgensen | and J. K. Marshall. The other special group will pre- | Wife of President Selected as Best Dressed Woman NEW YORK, Dec. 20.—Fash- icn designers have surveyed the style scene and selected Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt as the country’s best dressed woman in public life. Kay Francis has been select- ed as the best dressed film star. SEARCHING FOR | ther barriers for shipping and sev-! eral liners bound from. the United W IN GALIFORNIA Missing Woman Believed to Have Walked Into Ocean, Suicided CARMEL, Cal, Dec. 20. — The search for Mrs. Elliott Boke Schaff- ner, aged 39 years, member of the wealthy clothing family, continued today by air, land and sea. The belief is she suicided by walking into the ocean as police dogs twice tracked her to the beach. Mrs. Schaffner disappeared from her home here clad in her night- gown, bedroom slippers and fur coat. A screen was ripped ‘off the rear|they were picked up. window of the house and the police | dent | At the Detroit home of Mr. and Mrs. James Lillis thc arrival of Santa Claus and the stork have been is 26 years of age, bearing her ninth child 1d four daughters, the last born being a girlk |SEVERE BALES CONTINUE WITH SHIPS DELAYED |Storms Still Rage, North Atlantic—One Vessel Rammed, Sinks LONDON, Dec. 20—Gales over the North Atlantic flung up fur- ports are reported many hours late. The Orient arrival at Plymouth from India, re- ported a member of her crew was swept overboard in the Bay of Bis- cay and drowned. Steamer Rammed The Dutch steamer Crania sank in Portuguese waters but 200 pas- sengers were removed safely after the ship had been rammed by an- other. Many of the Orania’s pas- sengers are suffering from injur- ies and shock due to the haste with which the ship was abandon- ed. The passengers were landed at Oporto, Portugal. The Orania sank 30 minutes af- ter being rammed. Many of the passengers jumped into the sea, but fortunately there were a large number of small boats nearby, and The acci- occurred just outside the took up the angle of a possible|Oporto Harbor or many would have kidnaping but abandoned this when | been lost, it is believed. police dogs: tracked the woman to the beach. Mrs. Schaffner had been released from a hospital only last Monday where she had been for a rest. B — UTILITIES ARE RPE AR s N, CONSOLATION DIES IN SOUTH liner Oxford, upon | King of Clowns, Formerly UNDER PRESSURE STOCK EXCHANGE NEW YORK, Dec. 20— WUtility stocks continued under pressure to- day. Scattered industrials and a few specialties breasted the current for moderate advances. Some power and light company issues “found little support and the majority still' pointed downward. Today's close was irregular. CLOSING PRICES TODAY , NEW YORK, Dec.-20.— Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today - is 19, American Can 107%, American Power ‘and Light 3%, Anaconda 10%, Armour N 5, Bethlehem Steel 29%, Calumet and ‘Hecla 3; General Motors 31, Inter- national Harvester 37%, Kennecott 16%, United States Steel 36%; pare data on the quantity of ship- ping done annually in and out of | the Juneau harbor. This informa- | tion is requested by the War De-| partment. Serving with Chairman Frank Boyle will be Gunnar Blom- | gren and J. K. Marshall | A report was made that C. H.| Flory, Regional Forester, would in-| vestigate the Douglas Chamber of | Pound $4.94%. —— MERCHANT, WIFE TRAVEL Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Richter are passengers from Skagway on the Princess Norah. Richter is a Skag- way merchant. s S PRESIDENT’S SON TRAVELS H. Wheeler, Jr., son of the presi- in Juneau, Passes Away at 81 STOCKTON, Cal, Dec. 20.—Na- poleon Consolation, 81, who cher- ished to his death his title of King of the Clowns gained in his early circus days, was buried in the San Joaquin Cemetery Tues- day. He had a varied career, includ- ing working ;on various .mining projects in Alaska. He at one time lived in Juneau. 5 CONSOLATION REMEMBERED Napoleon Consolation, who, As- sociated Press dispatches today said, was buried in California this week, is remembered vaguely by pioneer citizens of Juneau. John Reck, B. M. Behrends and Mrs. J. C. Spickett all recalled the man and said that he had been in- terested in mining while here in the latter part of the last century. However, none of them could re- member that Consolation had ever engaged in the hotel business here, a fact mentioned in the dispatch. B 51 MARRIAGE ANNOUNCED Lola Alice McCollom and Lowell Lenwood Morgan were married at Fairbanks recently by United States Commissioner -George W. Commerce request for an improv-| dent of the White Pass and Yukon | Albrecht. Morgan is employed in ed .portage from Oliver's Inlet to Rbute, is a Victorla, B. C., bound' the electrical -department of the Seymour Canal. ‘pusenzer on the Princess Norah, Fairbanks Exploration Company. PRICE TEN CENTS 808 1S PICKED BUARDER GOES o | Tallapoosa Gets Steam Up and Immediately Leaves for Scene |LATER MESSAGES SAY AID IS NOT REQUIRED British Freighter, Storm Hit, Damaged—Return- ning to Victoria Picking up an SOS from out of the North Pacific Ocean, the Coast Guard Cutter Tallapoosa, Lieut. Com. Fletcher A. Brown, left port hurriedly last night to give aid. An intercepted message during the night, saying immediate assistance was not needed, was a real Christ- mas greeting, and the Tallapoosa' turned about and came back to Juneau. Freighter in Ctorm ‘The SOS was sent ‘out by the British freighter Benlawers, eleven days out of Portland, Oregon, head- ed for the Orient. The freighter at the time was creeping along under her own power and heading for Victoria after losing much of her log cargo in a heavy storm, with her lifeboats smashed, superstruc- ture damaged and ventilator comb- ing carried away. Distress Call Relayed The SOS was also picked up by |the Sanyo Maru and the distress |call was relayed to all coast ports. The location of the crippled ship | was given as about 400 miles south- |east of Dutch Harbor. The 'Tallapoosa picked up this 808, steam was raised, officers and men were summoned aboard and the coast guarder was soon under ay, 3 ¥ Diiving the night another mes- sage was received that stated as- sistance was not wanted. No Further Word Up to noon today no further word had been received from the Benlawers and it is supposed she is slowly making the way back to Victoria, B. C. for repairs to dam- age done by the storm. > TWO VESSELS COLLIDE; ONE - LATER SINKS Accident Occurs in British Columbia Waters— Crews Safe VANCOUVER, B. C. Dec. 20— Steamer Cardenia is reported in a collision with the coastal freighter PW, 25 miles south of Bella Bella, B. C. Crews but the of both vessels are safe PW sank at the Nume cannery where it was towed. The Cardenia rammed the PW when the PW was unable to an- swer the “go astern” signal after the starboard telegraph wire broke, said the report received by the Union Steamship Company here. T i A Rl ROOSEVELT T0 KEEP WINTER PLANS SECRET May Also Deliver His An- nual Message to Con- gress in Person WASHINGTON, Dec. 20.—Presi- dent Roosevelt has determined he will withhold all hint regarding winter plans until Congress con- venes. There are also signs that he will seek a psychological advantage by delivering his first message in person. It is believed his message will deal with the principle ipolicies with specific recommendations to come later. BRIDGE OPENED The newly construéted Cushman Street Bridge across the Chena River in Pairbanks was recently opeiicd to tratfie, it bt i -SHIP IN DISTRESS OFF ALASKA COAST ANOTHER PHASE UPIN JNEAU; - -