The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, January 31, 1935, Page 1

e THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE “ALL THE WS ALL THE TIME VOL. XLV., NO. 6872 'TWO MORE ALIBI JUNEAU, ALASKA, BETTER AIRWAYS RECOMMENDED FOR TERRITI]RY‘ Federal Commission Asks Alaska Be Put on Same Basis as States URGE IMPROVEMENT IN WEATHER REPORTING “Immediate Need Improv- ed Service on Existing Routes” Report Says WASHINGTON, Jan. 31. — An airways communication system and weather reporting service in Al-| aska “comparable with the stand- ard in continental United States” is recommended in the report of the Federal Aviation Commission to Congress. “Plainly Alaska has urgent need for air transport service,” the com- mission said, “and commercial de- velopment of Alaska would be enor- mously assisted by the availability of swift year around transporta- tion. We accordingly recommend the work of the airways division of the Commerce Department be ex- tended to cover Alaska and that main routes in the Territory be given communication weather re- porting systems comparable with | the standard in the United States.” On Existing Routes The commission suggested the immediate need in Alaska was for “improved service on existing routes inasmuch as the Territory has zml miles of transport routes touching 41 cities and towns. The report; added, however, that on many routes service runs only through part of the year. | “We recommend that the general | rule of separation of postal com- pensation and of direct financial aid be followed, “the report stat- ed, “but with special provision that the present system of putting all mail onto aircraft where its de- livery would be expedited in that way should continue with adjust- ment of unit rates of postal com- | pensation for lines to correspond to this unique condition.” | Praise Pioneers The commission praised the work of pioneer Alaska airmen, declar- ing they had done a remarkable piece of work and lauded the ex- permental operations of the Army and Navy in Alaska. i BIG BAD WOLF | OF KETCHIKAN KNOCKED COLD KETCHIKAN, Alaska, Jan. 31.—The big bad wolf—timber variety—met its doom early this morning, climaxing the Rcosevelt Birthday celebration. John F. Weise, formerly of Tacema, and Harry J. McKool, formerly of San Mateo, Cal, were driving on the highway on ‘the outskirts of the city after the dance. The auto turned a sharp corner, struck Mister Wolf, and | it was knocked into a ditch. McCool, former University of Southern California athléte, killed the wolf by beating it on the head with rocks. McCool and Weise will claim the $15 bounty. ——l STOCK PRICES IMPROVE BUT TRADING DULL NEW YORK, Jan. 31.—Stocks showed further improvement today but trading continued relatively dull throughout the session al- though it was better than yester- day. Early gains were shaded in the final hours, The close today was steady. Lassoes Rattlesnake ALICE, Texas—John Hull, ranch- er, shoots small rattlesnakes but ropes larger ones with a lariat, will Bofefi . | Johnny in WASHINGTON, Jan. 31— Representative John F. Dock- weiler, California Democrat, in- troduced a bill in Congress Wednesday which would au- therize the Chief of Staff of the Army to select and equip an air base in Alaska. The bill provides $4,000,000 ‘ veteran of ‘&ermra;tfls Buildr s Overriding Peace Treaty, French Experts Report BORAH MINING | BILL APPROVED BY U.3. SENATE Act Wouid Allow Filing on Claims Up to 20 Acres in States, Alaska WASHINGTUN, Jan. 31. — Per- mission for miners to file claims of 20 acres on unreserved land for mill sites and airplane landing | fields in isolated areas is provided for in a bill introduced by Senator | William E. Borah of Idaho which passed the Senate Wednesday and| was sent to the House. | The bill amends the present mining law and would permit mine operators to file on tracts not larger than 20 acres in the vicinity of known mineral areas. The pres- ent restriction is five acres. The act would be effective in| the States and Alaska. | e ROY THOMPSON DIES, SEATTLE Pioneer Ketchikan Mer- chant Succumbs— Brother in Juneau SEATTLE, Jan. 31. Funeral services for Roy Thompson, pioneer Ketchikan merchant, who died here Tuesday, will be held Satur- day. The deceased wis 51 years of age. He is survived by his widow, ter, Mrs. Grace Cornish, in Se- attle, and a brother, Ralph Thomp- son, in Juneau. éofiquen Grfide MISSOULA, Mont.—For the first time since the track was laid, a single locomotive recently pulled a nine-car train up the Butte Moun- tain grade from the East, Army Air Base for Alaska Proposed in Congress Bill for preparation of a site, con- struction of barracks and the equipment of a modern mili- tary airfield. Dockweiler said Representa- tive McSwain, Chairman of the Military Affairs committee, promised him a hearing on the bill February 11. Wil Rogers as “Stage Door John” ‘ashington, when his daughter, M-ryu:h there in new dramatic show. He's seen talking to her (center) ai leading man in play. ‘U-Boats,” By ROBERT B. PARKER PARIS, Jan. 31.—Charges that | Germany is rebuilding her once dreaded submarine fleet have caus- ed a stir in French government circles. . Because of the devastating dam- age to allied shipping and the ac- companying great loss of life wrought by the “U-boats” in the world war, the peace treaty spe- cifically denied Germany the right to launch even a single submarine. Now French naval experts say that three classes of submarines are finished or under construction. They assert that 40 of them will fly the swastika by spring. Although France has more than 70 underwater craft, the German traditional skill in designing sub- marines is considered here as bal- ancing France's numerical advan- tage. The whole German sea strength is being restored, Paris has heard, and the French, jittery over re- ports of the Reich's rearming on land and in the air, are made even more mnervous by contemplation of a new German fleet. Roger Farjon, senate reporter for the navy budget, first helped focus public attention on the subject when he told the senate that Hit- ler's government had laid the keel of a battleship which would be larger than the limit set by the Versailles pact, French Cruisers Outclassed The German 10,000 ton “pocket battleships,” of which three are in Amy, residing in Ketchikan; a sis-I | commission, with a fourth soon to {be laid down, caused France to , build her battleship Dunkerque, of imuch heavier tonnage. Now the newest German light cruisers are said to outclass comparable ships in the French fleet. The “Nurnberg,” sixth light crui- ser allowed Germany by the treaty, has just been launched at Kiel. French experts admit she can steam five knots faster than the |"Jeanne de Vienne” and her sis- | terships in the French squadrons. The “Nurnberg,” however, is only 16,000 tons as prescribed by the ‘lreaty. while the French are 7,729, }’l'he resultant fuel saving for the | German ships, it is pointed out, give a great advantage. Both class- es carry nine 6-inch guns, See Threat To Commerce i The new German light cruisers are viewed as potentially powerful commerce raiders. The “Nurnberg” Chief Executive Gives in Longshore Strike ¥ Three important developments were noted this afternoon as fifth day of Juneau's I strike neared a close. The § ments, summarized, are: 1. Gov. John W. Tray notified longshor owners, steamship local merchants that ne’| ference with men who i to unload freight from (s will be tolerated. y 3 i 2. On the other hanmd, ag~' cording to Governor Thoy, the longshoremen’s committee has declared that there will be no interference by its group, A 3. Local longshoremen, have turned down a proposal to send two delegates to Seattle to ar- bitrate their wage demdnds be- fore a Federal Board, The first two points in today's developments are self-explanatory. The third item was brought about when, for the first time since the strike began early Sunday morn- ing with the Yukon in port, strik- ers and dock owners sat down in joint session last night in Clty Hall. Proposal Turned Down A proposal, that the question of higher wages be submitted to & local board for decision, was turn- ed down by the longsharemen’s representatives. Then, as a final “out,” it was suggested that the question be submitted to the Yed- eral Regional Board in Seattle. A spokesman for the longshore=~ men objected that his group doubt- ed if the Seattle board would know FEMMER SAYS NORTHLAND T0 LEAVE FREIGHT Boat Will Be Unloaded Here Friday by Non- Union Men Given police protection, which has ‘been definitely promised by Gov. John W. Troy, the motorship Northland, with 135 tons of freight in her hold for Juneau, will be unloaded at Femmer's Dock to- morrow night upon her arrival here from Seattle. This was the announcement made last night by D. B. Femmer, owner of Femmer’s Dock and freight agent for the Northland Transportation Company in Juneau. It was made in the face of the present long- shoremen’s strike which, earlier in the week, forced the Alaska Steam- ship Company’s Yukon to leave for Seward, with 227 tons for this city still. aboard. Sufficient Crew Pemmer said that, not only has he a sufficient crew of non-union men ready to work the Northland’s freight, but that a jitney gasoline- powered hauling truck is being brought on that ship. This jitney, used in all large cities for rapid hauling of freight, will cut the number of necessary longshoremen greatly. “I have received the promise of Governor Troy that all men who desire to longshore will be given an opportunity to do so, even if‘ protection from the United States Marshal’s office is necessary,” Fem- PUBLIC ENEMIES ESCAPE ATLANTIC CITY TRAP Alvin Karpis (left), wanted in connection with the Bremer kidnaping and other crimes, blasted his way out of a police cordon when the hotel (right) In which he was staying at Atlantic City, N. , was raided. With Karpis, In the running gunfight and escape, was Harry Campbell. They left two women be- hind. With police in pursuit, their abandoned car was found in Michigan. (As: ociated Press Photo) ALASKA, GANADA ROAD PROJECT Washington Request to Congress Asks Early Completion of Highway OLYMPIA, Wash,, Jan, 31— A House memorial, introduced by Convicted, Kidnaping Felix McD;l;Td, Already in Prison, Must Serve 60 More Years ST. LOUIS, Mo., Jan. 31—A jury has convicted Felix McDonald for the kidnaping of Dr. Isaac Dee Kelley several years ago and Donald McDonald of Seattle in the ‘Washington Legislature, asks Con- the punishment was fixed at 60 years in the penitentiary. McDon- €. 0F C, SPEECH, - DEMANDSUNITY Plea Given by Legislator for Closer Co- operationn A plea “for a bigger and better ‘Territory” through united action was brought to Juneau's Cham- gress to co-operate with Canada in|ald is now serving sentence in the|per of Commerce by A. M. Cham- construction of the International Highway to Fairbanks and pro- vide prompt completion of the Alaska section. A similar request was recently made in the California legislative assembly. —t—— 36 PASSENGERS FOR JUNEAU ON NORTHWESTERN SEATTLE, Jan. 31. — Steamer Northwestern sailed for Alaska ports at 5 o'clock this morning with 148 first class and 25 steer- age passengers aboard. Passengers for Juneau include: Mrs. Ted Reynolds, Mrs. Joe Be- vanada, Mrs, Seller, A. W. Brindle, J. P, Daly, William Neiderhauser, H. O'Malley, Catherine Hogue, J. N. Gilbert, Charles Hadd, E. A. Belarde, Mrs. L. Wernecke, O. Ross, Lenore Kaufmann, Mrs. R. T. Kauf- mann, R. R. Brown, W. H. Bacon, H. E. Smith, J. E. Smith, Ivan Winsor, Mrs. B. Simpson, Dorothy Aalbu, Mary Martin, W. B. Harrls, Ralph Compton, O. McDermott, Mrs. Ethel Warter, Mrs. A, F. Kupoff, Mrs. E. McDermott, Kath- leen McDermott, Teresa McDer- mott, Mrs. Mike Kuboff, C. penitentiary for robbery. McDonald is the second of six persons indicted to go on trial on the kidnaping charge. Angelo Rose- grant was convicted and sentenced to 22 years in prison, last Octo- ber, —l BRITAIN PLANS CHEAP AIRMAIL T0 LINK EMPIRE LONDON, Jan. 31.—Six million flying miles of the British empire will be linked by a three-cent per half ounce first class airmail in 1937, says the British Air Minis- try. ‘That would give Great Britain supremacy over one-third of the world’s air routes. Sir Philip Sassaan, Undersecre- tary for Alr, says all first class mail will be dispatched by air after 1937. Shipping circles are silent as to whether existing gov- ernmental mallship subsidies will be reduced when the entire trans- port of first class mail by air is put into operation. Many Months of Planning Inhabitants of remote Malaya, South and Eagl Africa, at present 22 days by sea and 9 days by air “ from London, will have their air- Hall, J. P. Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. White. AN SELDOVIA CELEBRATES New Year's Eve was celebrated (Continued on Page Three) in Seldovia with a gala ball at Milo Hulburt’s ballroom. ’N ew Motor F: uel Is Developed by U. S. Army Air Corps;Speed of Planes Greatly Increased |on a basis which will enable serv- NEW YORK, Jan. 31—A secret new motor fuel has been devel- oped by the United States Army Air Corps that adds 30 miles an hour to a plane’s speed. The fuel was described for the first time at the annual meeting yesterday of the Institute of Aero- (Continued M—Pflflfl Seven) lmutmfl Sciences, The fuel is 100 percent octane as compared to 87 percent octane| now ordinarily available commer- cially. Octane is the means of anti | knocking. ‘The Army has made extensive tests of the new gas fuel, which| is taken from petroleum much| |as mail cooperated closely. An integral part of the plan is a comprehengive program for ground organization of air routes ices to cater for passengers as well traffic and operate by night as well as by day. As in the past, new types of planes for these commercial serv- ices will be test flown by factory pilots and by royal air force test like gasoline, but of a higher test. pilots. Imperial Airways will pass " (Continued ot Page Seven) berlin as that body honored Gov. John W. Troy and members of the House of Representatives of the Twelfth Territorial Legislature at a luncheon today at Bailey's Cafe. Chamberlin, from Deering and the youngest member of the House, impressed his large audience with a concise, well-delivered appeal for unity and co-operation in general life as well as in legislative work. “We all want the same things" said Chamberlin, “The various Chambers of Commerce throug- out the Territory all have their own special development programs, yet, fundamentally, they are the same, Tax Issue “We can't and must not tax the individual concern out of ex- istence. We want to keep capital in the country, for we haven't be- gun to develop the Territory. We, in the Legislature, must do what we can to open it up.” Chamberlin’s message, which was well received by his fellow legis- lators, governmental officials and Chamber members, asked for a submergence of personal desires and a stand for common welfare. ‘The program was featured by the absence of R. E. Robertson, President, of the Chamber, and William N, Growden of Ruby, who was slated to be one of the speak- ers of the day. Both were reported as ill. Frank Boyle, vice-president ‘of the Chamber, acted as toast- ehartened by ml“_‘,masr.er in Robertson’s place. days. The 12-day London-Australia service will be halved. This momentous Empire service was conceived before C. W. A Scott's record-breaking England- Australia flight in the Melbourne Air Derby. The scheme has been given careful consideration, and negotiations hgve been under way with the dominions for many months. The Afr Ministry, Post Of- Nerland Speaks | In addition to Gov. Troy and ‘Speaker of the House J. 8. Hof- |man of Seward—both called upon |for brief words of welcome—An- | drew Nerland, from Fairbanks and the only Republican member of | the Legislature, was an impromptu | speaker. He made interesting com- |ment on the many leading solons |who had been members of past | tice and Tmperial Airways have | Legislatures from small communi- | ties. ‘ Gov. Troy promised to “work in every way he could with the | Legislature.” stressed a point he made here two | years ago, | home industries.” The musical program opened |with two accordion solos by Har- ry Krane and was concluded by songs by the Juneau High School !boys' glee club under the direction ‘\at Miss Ruth Coffin, {7 (Gonunued on Page Two) Speaker Hofman “the patronizing of HAUPTMANN IS SEEN BY FOUR, ' KIDNAP HOUR Further Testimony Given Today Regarding His Whereabouts ONE WITNESS UNDER POLICE INVESTIGATION Mystery Incident IsReport- ed from New York— Woman Involved FLEMINGTON, N. J, Jan. 31— Hauptmann's alibi for the night the Lindbergh baby was kidnaped was twice again supported today by witnesses. August Van Henke testified he saw Hauptmann near a filling sta- tion in the Bronx on March 1, 1932, with a dog he thought was his lost German police dog. Van Henke said he talked with Haupt- mann. He admitted he had been bootlegging prior to repeal. Second Supporter Louis Keiss, who also admitted to bootlegging, testified he saw Hauptmann in the bakery cafe of Fredericksen on the night of March 1. Both identified Hauptmann as he sat in the courtroom, They both stated they had not seen Haupt- mann previous to March 1. The two witnesses supported Mrs, Hauptmann’'s and Carlstrom’s stories of seeing him in the Bronx that night. New York Incident Meanwhile in New York, Mrs. Fannette Rivkin, aged 43, propriet- ress of a Bronx beauty parlor, who offered to testify for the prosecu- tion, was found gagged and trussed in her burning establishment, an apparent victim of an attempted murder. She was taken to a hos- pital and revived. Babbling hysterically she satd: “I'll say I don’t kmow, I'm not going to tell, I swear.” Two days ago a newspaper car- ried an interview with Mrs. Rivkin in which she said Mrs. Hauptmann used to go to her shop for a beauty treatment and $10 and $20 tips were common place with her. More Testimony Lou Harding, Trenton laborer, testified two men with a ladder in an auto appeared in Trenton the day the baby was kidnaped but neither was Hauptmann. He said the ladder was the same he saw the next day at the Lindbergh estate, used in kidnaping the baby. He admitted he had once been convicted of assault and battery. CROSS EXAMINATION FLEMINGTON, N. J,, Jan. 31— rpvm Carlstrom, Swedish car- penter, faced further cross exam- ination today on his story that he saw Bruno Richard Hauptmann in a Bronx bakery lunch room on the night of the kidnaping of the Lind- bergh baby. For the past 24 hours, detectives throughout Metropolitan New York and New Jersey areas have been checking every detail of his testi- mony given yesterday afternoon on the witness stand. The State ex- pected to use all this information developed in these investigations in an attempt to discredit the witness in his alibi story for Hauptmann. Resentment Expressed Before the session opened today, Edward J. Reilly expressed resent- ment, at the police tactics used on Carlstrom, saying the State kept him on the stand at great length so he might be investigated by the police. “They did not get anything on him,” said Reilly, “but it does not seem quite fair.” Rellly anhounced that he will have from 50 to 75 witnesses in- stead of the few he had been planning to introduce “I'll run this trial considerably longer than April 1, if necessary,” Reilly said. “T'll be there to greet them,” re- plied Attorney General David Wil entz, Constitutional Right Faced with cross examination, based on the overnight investiga- tion of himeslf, Carlstrom resorted to his constitutional right and re- fused to answer questions which he said might incriminate him. The Attorney General brought out from the withess that he was (Continuea on Page Two.), - 2 T