The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, January 4, 1936, Page 1

~ PRICE TEN CENTS CRITICS CHALLENGED BY ROOSEVELT 'PRESIDENT, IN ANNUAL MESSAGE, USES SHARP LANGUAGE, BITTERLY MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS VOL. XLVIL, NO. 7161. . S. HOSPITAL IS BOMBED NATIONS STUDY NEW U. S. STAND ON NEUTRALITY Europe Awaits American Policy — Bombs Still Rock Ethiopia MAKALE SECTOR IS BLASTED BY PLANES: Oil Embargt@ain in Lime- | light as Capitals Eye Congress [ | BULLETIN — ADDIS AB-/ ABA, Jan. 4.—Bombardment of the American Field Hos-' pital at Daggah Bur, south-| eastern Ethiopia, is reported | to the Ethiopian Red Cress here. Dr. T. A. Lambie, head of the Ethiopian Red Cross| received the word but details are lacking. The hospital was formerly directed by Dr. Rob- ert Hockman, of Wheaton, II- lisnois, killed when a -dud bomb exploded recently. DJIBOUTI, French Somiland, Jan. 4—Ifalian bombs rained anew, on explosive-rocked Ethiopia today, as proposed changes in America’s neutrality policy ~heightened the rapidiy-returning -Buropean’ - crisis. | An Ethiopian communique an-| nounces that a fleet of planes heav- ily bombed the region south of Baéket;l;l of Dog Te«im Akatan, pack dog on the Alaskan exploration expeditions of the “glacier priest”, Father Bernard Hubbard, 8. J,, J male litter of seven puppies born af Levin, companion of dog team when the pups are all male is a dog with a three-quarter wild strain. Makale, on the northern front, kill-| ing ten and wounding 15 in the sec- tor where Selassie’s defenders have been waging their first major of- fensive. | Further adding to the European | imbroglio over factors tangent to!' the war was the death of Gunnar! Lundstrom, Swedish Red Cross| worker, who was wounded during | an Italian aerial raid. | ITALY LOSES PLANE ROME, Jan. 4.—Official sources | here today announced that Italy lost a fourth airplane in flames over | the Cafta region. The occupants, | two officers, an observer and a non- commissioned officer, were killed in the crash, which occurred far from the war zone. LEAGUE MAY ACT LONDON, Jan. 4. — The pro- nouncement of a fresh neutrality policy in Washington, subject to the will of Congress, has caused a sensation in European capitals. | The general belief prevails here that if the United States restricted | exports of oil, the League of Na-| tions would follow suit. The ques- | tion of an oil embargo is expected to be revived in Geneva within a fortnight. | ments spotted the remainder of the RAIL ISSUES | IN LIMELIGHT, STOCK MARKET Mixed Movements Spot Re-| mainder of List—Car- riers Cause Flurry NEW YORK, Jan. 4—Rail shares spurted from one to two or more points at the brief Stock Market session today. Mixed price move- ! list. A rally on carriers put the ticket | tape three minutes behind the floor | dealings at one time during the ses- sion. Today's close was irregular. ! CLOSING PRICES TODAY NEW YORK, Jan. 4. — Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine|, stock today is 15%, American Can 132 3-4, American Power and Light Hubbard on his tri ’re older—six whi unusual. Their is shown with- her ali- Calif,, home of Ed i ‘wilt make a lers and a lead. That was “Wolf,” . (Associated Press Photo) t the Uruguay, Soviet Russia Break Off Relations GENEVA, Jan. 4—Soviet Russia has appealed to the League of Nations against Uru- guay breaking off diplomatic relations and asking that the trifling dispute be heard at the mid-January session of the Council of the League. e BACK OF PLAN FOR NEUTRALITY Administration’s New Meas- ure for Peace Goes Furth- er Than Many Expected WASHINGTON, Jan. 4—The Pres- ! ident’s neutrality plan, outlined in Premier Mussolini has previous- 8 3-4 Auaconda 29%, Bethlehem |,y iniroduced yesterday as Con- ly warned that such an embargo means war. A A ALLEN ADOPTS LONE TACTICS IN' LOUISIANA i Governor Says He'll Calll Out Militia If Election Isn’t Run Right NEW ORLEANS, La, Jan, 4— Threat of state militia guns to be used January 31 in the primary bat- tle for the pelitical empire of the late Huey Long echoed through Lou- isiana today. Gov. O. K. Allen step- ped into the role reminiscent of Long when he vigorously denied charges he planned to steal the elec- tion. “If officials don't do the right thing, I will call out the militia and run things myself,” he declared. P i FURNISHES HOSPITAL ROOM The American Legion Post in Cordova is furnishing a room in the Cordova General Hospital. An adjustable bed table, a standard have been added. Steel 5 Curtis Wright 4%, Gen- eral Motors 55%, International Har- vester 62%, Kelvinator 16, Kenne- cott 29, United Corporation 7, United States Steel 48 3-4, Southern Railway 15%, Pound $4.93%, Brem- ner 16 at 21. DOW, JONES AVERAGES The following are today's Dow, Jones averages: imdustrials 144.08, rails 42.14, utilities 30.03. SUICIDE THEORY BEING ADVANCED INTODD DEATH Probe Being Made Into| Reasons Why Star Might Have Taken Own Life LOS ANGELES, Cal., Jan. 4—In- vestigation into the death of Thel- ima Todd, blonde movie star, today |swung sharply to the suicide theory, | |deputies of the District Attorney | said. | Questioning of two persons today | (may result in an explanation as mg ythe film siar’s reason for taking her own life. | Pending exploration of this mgle.i theory. gress opened, drew cheers from the Congressional isolationists and re- moved many of the obstacles in the way of writing a new permanent law to safeguard American peace. The Administration program, pro- posing epochal changes in America's historic policies toward warring na- tions ‘went further than many mem- bers of Congress expected. Some, who were ready to fight for what they wanted, found their desires con- ceded in the measure introduced yesterday. On the other hand the Administra- tion asked for some discretionary powers which did not'satisfy those demanding strictly mandatory leg- islation and the latter proceeded to draft a measure of their own. Com- mittees in both houses announced plans for beginning work on such a measure next week. BOY SCOGUT TROOP CLIMBS SKI TRAIL The Norlitemen Boy Scout Troop, under leader Luther Pendleton, met at eight o'clock this morning for a hike over the Douglas Ski Trail. A picnic lunch was enjoyed on the Island and various scout activities were practiced. e NOLAN-TUCKER WEDDING Mrs. Martha Nolan and Mr. Wal- ter Tucker of Wrangell wege mar- ried recently by Brigadier W. J. here adjustable hospital bed, and other{the Grand Jury members are said | Carruthers. items of beauty and convenience|to remain divided on the suicide'attended by bridal couple werg and Mrs. Nell Grant. 6,0, P, THROWING. =P ING BELLS A T e w SUPPORT TOFULL BONUS PAYMENT {Administration Leaders Maneuvering for Accept- able Compromise Bill HOUSE COMMITTEE MAY ACT MONDAY | Senate Re;:blican Leader Says He'll Vote for It If No “Inflation” WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.—2owerful | Republican support for the veter- | ans’ plan for full payment of the | bonus was promised here today as | administration leaders in Congress | maneuvered for a compromise bill | acceptable to the President. The latter ignored the issue in his an- | nual message. | Sounds Minority Note | Minarity support for the bonus | measure, advanced jointly by the American Legion veterans, Veterans jof Foreign Wars and Disabled | American Veterans, was foreseen |in a statement by Senator Charles | L. McNary, Republican leader, when | he said he would vote for the pro- | posal “so long as there is no in- tlation in it.” Prime consideration is.to be given | the- bonus by the Hopse Ways and | Means Committee ~probably . Moh< | day.. Chairman Robert L..Doughton |said he favored expediling it but ywould not predict definitely the time of action by the committee. Demos Divided on Issue Administration chieftains eagerly sought to hold enough votes in line to assure the kind of a measure | they believed the President might sign, although strong sentiment ap- peared in Democratic ranks for full payment. LINDBERGHS ARE T0 COME BACK TO U. 8. ; i ‘Will Return After Haupt- i mann Case Disposed of, | Publicity Dies Down | LLANDAFF, Wales, Jan. 4.—Col. [ | [ PUBLIC LIBRARY OPTION BEFORE CITY COUNCIL B.P. W. C.'s—Ofier to Lease _ Uptown Theatre to Be De- cided at Meet Tonight Whether, for use as a public li- brary, to rent from the Business and Professional Women’s Club, which has a first option on the property, the Territorial building formerly occupied by the ‘Uptown Theatre, or to defer such action in favor of the Uptown Investment Company’s second option and its offer of top-floor space, was thresh- ed out before the City Council last night. Final decision was held in abeyance for a special meeting to be held at 8 o'clock tonight in the | ISOLATIONISTS| | | Charles A. Lindbergh, wife and lit- : tle son Jon, who left Liverpool Fri- ;dfly on a leisurely motor trip City Hall. ithrough Wales, will probably re- Meanwhile, City Attorney H. L |turn to the United States within Faulkner and Attorney-General about three months, it was learn- James 8. Truitt will convene in an ed here last night through the attempt to defermine which of the spokesman for the family. fixtures in the theatre constitute The statement was made by J. real and which personal property. L. Morgan, related in marriage to the Lindberghs. He said: “There Lawsais Possible s not question about their re- Although the expiration of the maining here after the Hauptmann OPtion of the club on January 7 ne- case has been disposed of and the Cessitates an immediate decision, present publicity dies down.” | the Council was unable fo determ- Mr. Morgan further said Col. ine. from reports of the two inter- Lindbergh expects to be back in ested partles, whether or not ac- the United States about April. ; ceptance of the women's club offer The Lindberghs are expected to ! Would involve the city In a law- occupy either the home of Aubrey |Sult over the soundproof celotex Nell Morgan, brother-in-law of ; Walls and the heating system, which Mrs. Lindbergh or that of J. L. the women’s club contend are real Morgan. property but the Uptown Invest- R AR S K, !ment Company, represented by B 3 . lon fnowden Rol::,lnltowl,na:‘l .h:'lr;(:,w t Newark, N. irport was met o :m-’“':gf AR AcIea % marey mer very 80bn: CARSOC] INTERIOR MAN (e e S0 B DISAPPEARS ON KOYUKUK TRAI Dennis O'Qe Not Re- ported for Past Fifty- two Days FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Jan. 4. — Dennis O'Keefe, former Pairbanks boxer, has not been reported since he left Chandalar for Wiseman, 52 days ago, over the Koyukuk trail. This is according to a letter received by Postmaster R. J. Sheldon from Bart Bartley, parther of O'- Keefe. The two men have been mining on Little Squaw Creek. | to removal by the company holding | the mortgage. | For two hours members of the ;C:ty Council played Solomon as | the women’s club and the newly-in- corporated theatre company vied hotly ental privilege of fostering the | city's step-child, the public library. Club Makes Offer The B. P. W. C, ably represented by Crystal Snow Jenne, offered the | following petition: “Knowing the present quarters of the Juneau Public Library to be to-/ tally inadequate to the commun-| ity’s need, and aware that the city has been trying vainly for some |time to establish more sujtable quarters, the B. P. W. C. petitions the Ji City Council to take up the option to lease from the Territory of Alaska the Terri- torial Library and Museum build- | | | | | (Continued on Page Two) with each other for the par-| — WILL RING SOON her arrival G Crosson, Stuart Winging North On M_e[cy Flight Crack Pilots Rushing Serum to Fever Stricken Fairbanks With Joe Crosson, veteran of many an aerial mercy mission in the north, and Murray Stuart, an- other crack Pacific Alaska Airways pilot, at the controls, the big PAA Electra landed at the airport here at 12 noon today and took off 50 minutes later on the return hop to | Fairbanks with serum to combat that scarlet-fever stricken city. They were making a non -stop flight, and with weather conditions reported favorable along the way, | expected to be in the Interior city |in some five hours, or about 10 | hours since they left Fairbanks this morning on their errand of mercy. Quick Stop Here PAA representative Bob Ellis had 2 supplies for refueling ready at the airport when the big plane roared in, and Dr. Cassius Carter, Acting Territorial Commis- sioner of Health, had a supply of serum on hand, so that after a quick refueling and check the mercy ship was again in the air and head- ed north with the serum. Dr. Carter said he had supplied suufficient serum to last until an- other supply would come north on the Tuesday boat from Seattle and be taken in over the railroad from Seward which would be between 10 days and two weeks. The doctor has | radioed Seattle to have serum| shipped on the Tuesday boat Close contact is being kept with the mercy plane at all radio sta- tions and Ellis said when the Elec- tra left here weather conditions were favorable for a straight hop| into Fairbanks. “(Continued on Page Three) 3 THREE DEADIN HOUSE FLAMES BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Jan. 4.— Three persons burned to death early this morning when fire destroyed the home of Clare Culver, aged 21. He, his wife, Beulah, aged 19, and their two-months'-old baby daugh- ATTACKING THOSE WHO ATTEMPT T0 DOMINATE U, S. GOVERNMENT Chief Executive Demands that Group “Entrenched in ‘Greed” Define Issue, Then Make Proposal to Con- gress to Change Laws—Administration Has Been Specific—Declares Nation Approaching Balanced Budget — Increased Taxation Not Necessary— Neutrality, National Defense Discussed WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.—In sharp language, President Franklin D. Roosevelt last night made his annual message into a call upon Congress to protect the Natipn against foreign autocrats, bent upon war, and against such autocrats at home as they seek to “gang up” on the liberties of the people. Flanked by microphones which carried his words far past 1,200 of Washington’s official and social-elect who jammed into the brilliantly-illuminated Chamber of the House of Representatives at an extraordinary joint session of the House and Senate, the Chief Executive demanded “well ordered neutrality and adequate national defense.” Then slashing at the critics of the New Deal in a manner almost unprecedented, the President, in his annual message, denounced what he called a determined group “entrenched in greed” which he said was seeking to regain domination of the National Government. “l recommend to Congress that we advance, that we do not retreat,” said the President. As President Roosevelt entered the House Chamber, applause, punctuated by loud yells and stamping of feet, lasted for two minuntes. ; Thé President’ spoke from the Reading Clerk’s Desk “Ibelow the dais of Speaker of the House, Joseph W. Byrns. The President spoke on domestic problems and said the nation was approaching a balanced budget, that the Treasury revenues were increasing and relief burdens were diminishing, Increased taxation, the Chief Executive said, was neither advisable nor necessary under the present laws. President Roosevelt challenged his critics to seek “complete repeal” of the long list of New Deal enactments. “The way is open for such a pro- posal,” said the President. “Let these challenges be met, if this is what these gentlemen want. Let them say so to the Congress of this United States. Let them no longer hide their dissent in a cowardly cloak of generality. Let them.define the issue. We hav> been specific in our affirmative action, let them be specific in their negative attack.” The President further declared that “they themselves do not want a return to that individualism of which they orate, even though advantages under that system went to the ruthless and strong.” The President declared that “they” realize that in the 34 months of the New Deal, there was “built up new instru- ments of public power in the hands of the government of the people.” This power is wholesome and proper, but in the hands of political puppets of economic autocracy such a power provides shackles for the liberties of the people.” BATES DEMANDS|HAUPTMANN IS MORE MONEY FOR| BEING WATCHED PRISON HOUSING) INDEATH CELL Four and Half Million Dol-| UnexplainedPhases of Case lar Building Program May Yet Me Revealed, Is Proposed It lsrfiped TRENTON, N. J, Jan. 4—State officials are watching closely for WASHINGTON, Jan. 4—Sanford Bates, Federal Prison Director, pre- dicted an acute housing situation in Federal prisons as he outlined to Congress a $4,599,000 building pro- gram. “Relief we expected to come from repeal of prohibition has not mater- ~ |ialized,” said Director Bates in his annual report to Congress in which he advocated completion of a ring of regional prisons. - e — Housewife Wanted ISTANBUL, Turkey—The sum of $2,500 is the prize to be won by the Turkish woman or girl who will be crowned “Queen of House- wives” in a national competition. THOMAS EORD DEAD Thomas Ford, 58, Fairbanks resi- dent, and fireman of the Northern ter, Lovesta Vivian, met death in the flames, Commercial Company powerhouse, died in that city of paralysis. any possibility of Bruno Richard Hauptmann shedding light on some unexplained phases of the Lind- bergh kidnaping and murder case. Hauptmann is now scheduled to die during the week of January 13. Col. Mark Kimberling, State Prison Warden, revealed he is mak- ing frequent trips to the death house “in case Hauptmann has any- thing to tell.” .. —— N. L. CROCKER PASSES AWAY BOSTON, Mass., Jan. 4—Walton | Lee Crocker, aged 67, President the John Hancock Mutual Life surance Company, died at his home here today.