The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, April 18, 1936, Page 1

THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE “ALL THE NEWS ALL TIIE TIME” JUNEAU, ALASKA, SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 1936. MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS 'ANOTHER MENACE ARISES IN EUROPE " PRAISE GIVEN "~ [HEAVY VOTE '|FORBIDDEN ZONE PRICE TEN CENT - VOL. XLVIIL, NO. 7152. BRITAIN'S NEWEST AERIAL THREAT -~ CCC WORKERS BY PRESIDENT “Admiration of Entire Country” Goes to Boys, Says Roosevelt WASHINGTON, April 18.—Con- gratulating one million five hund- red thousand past and present mem- bers of the Civilian Conservation Corps, the first camp of which was set three years ago, President ¥'rank- lin D. Roosevelt said they deserved the “admiration of the entire coun- try. The President further said: “You and the men who have guided and supervised your efforts have cause ‘LARGEST WOMAN’ A MOTHER to be proud of the record the CCC | [ has made in the development of sturdy manhood and in the initia- tion and prosecution of the conser- vation program which has reached unprecedented proportions.” The President’s message was read over a NBC nework last night by Robert Fencher, CCC Director. Fencher also said: “It is practical- ly certain that the CCC camps will be a permanent institution.” The first camp was established three years in the George Wash- ington National Forest near Luray, Virginia. Business men were asked by Fen- | cher to consider an “honorable dis- | charge certificate from the CCC as | a valuable recommendation for any | boy.” | i LARGECLAIM AGAINST U. S. | IS DISMISSED | | Four Hu n(m;d Thousand | Dollar Infringement Suit Knocked Out WASHINGTON, April 18. — The | claim of $400000 against the Uni- | ted States Government for an alleg- ed infringement of a patent for synchronizing machine for gunfire from airplanes, has been dismissed by the Court of Claims. The decision held the device was covered by a Marlin patent which was developed in the use of the Browning aircraft ‘machine guns during the World War. “The claim is invalid for lack of invention,” the decision said, “in that it involved no more mechani- cal skill on the part of Carl G. Sweb- ilius who conceived the device in 1918 while the Marlin Company was then manufacturing Vickers and Browning guns for the American Army.” The decision emphasized that while Swebilius was employed in working on the device which would | enable a gun to shoot between the blades of a propeller of an airplane, he had the assistance of Army of- ficers and other Marlin experts, material, blueprints, designs and ex- perimental data from the Ordin- ance Department. RED CROSS DRIVE FOR FLOOD VICTIMS TRIPLES 1st QUOTA Total of funds obtained in the Red Cross drive to benefit Eastern flood victims has mounted to the high mark of $1,195.89, it was an- nounced today by B. D. Stewart, Drive Chairman. Chichagof came in yesterday with $56 and an ad- ditional sum has been donated in Juneau. Hirst-Chichagof and Skag- way, aside from the Skagway Pres- byterian Church, are yet to be heard from. Juneau proper con- tributed $722.50 of the total amount. In reaching the high figure of $1,195.89, the Juneau district vir- tually tripled its original quota of $400 and raised the major portion of the quota of $1,800 set for the Territory. —_—————— LOCAL HALIBUT PRICE TAKES ADVANCE TODAY Another slight rise in halibut prices at Juneau was observed to- day when the halibut boat Dixon, capt Emil Samuelson, sold 10,000 pounds of halibut to the New Eng- land Pish Company at prices of 580 cents and 4 cents; and the 31A27, Capt. John Pademeister, sold 2000 pounds to the Juneau Cold Storage Company at 5.75 cents and 405 cents. | Mrs. Gertrude Karns, 28, whose woman” is backed by 745 pounds, 3-ounce baby daughter at Shreveport, La. Cliff Karns, the 304-pound father, is shown here as he visited (Associated Press Photo) “Codalition Gove Fails to Excite Politicians NEW BOOK BY HELLENTHAL RELEASED HERE “The Alaskan Melodrama” Reported to Be One of Best Northern Volumes J. A. Heilenthal, well known Ju- neau attorney and student of Al- askan history is being congratulated today by Juneau friends upon the publication of his new book, “The Alaskan Melodrama,” the first cop- ies of which arrived in Juneau to- day on the North Sea. “The Alaskan Melodrama,” the| Liverlight Publishing Corporation, comments that, it is a “realistic discovery on down to today.” Continuing the publishers notice advises: “This is the first comprehensive | book on the subject of Alaska and the Alaskans since the discovery | of the country. Great Drama “In Alaska everything has always been different. . . The whites have always been recruited largely from the most adventurous. The names of those who took part in the great drama of Alaska are all recognized and described in this fine work. . . “The book emphasizes the dram- atic side of Alaskan history. The commercial and climatic advantages, the unusually beautiful scenery, and the tremendous possibilities of Al-| askan development are fully des- ! cribed.” In the dedication of the book Mr. Hellenthal writes: ‘To the memory of Frederick Wor- then Bradley, who did more to add value to the resources of Alaska than any other man—He touched the low-grade ore bodies with his genius and they became bonanzas.” Among the many well known Al- askan names that appear in Mr. Hellenthal’'s “The Alaskan Melo- drama” are those of the earlier ex- plorers and traders such as, Sheli- kof, Bering, Cook, Vancouver, Bar- anof, and later Dick Harris, Joe Juneau, Bill Moore, Ed Hanley, Jack Dalton, and then the Engin- eers, Captain Mein, Fred Bradley, Phil Bradley, William Hesse, L. H. Metzgar, Mark Requa, Joe McDon- ald, Bob Kinzie, Mike Heney, Frank Metcalf, Bob Sommers, Tom Riggs and George Parks. ' Others Mentioned Among the many others mention- ed are B. M. Behrends, Archie Shiels, Dave Branch, Hans Floe, Jim and Don Davis, Jack Gilbert, Ed Grif- | fin, Volney Richmond, Karl Theile, (Continued on Page Two.) claim of being the “world’s largest became the mother of a 9-pound, mother and baby for the first time. rnment” Talk By BYRON PRICE of Bureau, The Associated Press, Washington) Talk of establishing a “coalition |government” at Washington is re- | viving amid many mysterious hints lof backstage overtures and under- |ground negotiation. | The subject is most intriguing. In theory, it would be a grand thing for all of the ablest men in the country to assemble, regardless of party, and put themselves | shoulder to shoulder in a common | endeavor to lift the nation out of | |the depression. Looked at practically and in the light of experience, however, the | |proposal is seen to embrace many |serious difficulties. In the first place, there is no |assurance that any impressive num- |ber of first-raters would be willing to' coalesce. In the second place there is the question whether they |could get along altogether for more |than five minutes if they did. Fin- |ally, there is the problem whether the long-established party system | |could possibly be torn down to! permit a real coalition. | It is an enticing thing to talk about, and it might happen, hutI |few practical politicians appear to | ibe taking the prospect very se- i riously. | (Chief HAS HAPPENED IN CABINET Of course there would be nothing difficult or novel about adherents of both political parties siting to- gether in the Cabinet. That has happened often. 2 Mr. Hoover had in his Cabinet two men—Attorney General Mit- chell and Secretary Adams,—who were listed as Democrats. Mr. Roosevelt has in his Cabinet two | men, Secretaries Wallace and (Ickes,—who have been Republicans. | It even is possible to conceive of |a situation (although it does put a |strain on the imagination) where a | Cabinet might be composed of such |men as Alfred E. Smith, Andrew | Mellon, John P. Davis and James W. Wadsworth; or, conversely, such men as William E. Borah, Hugh S. Johnson, Robert M. LaFollette and |Harry L. Hopkins. | Arrangements like these, however, (hardly fit the definition of “coali- tion government” as it is under- stood in those European countries where it is practiced. What hap- |pens there is that the group in- cludes, not the discontented ele- | ments, but the constituted leader- ship of two or more political | parties. Such a conception would more |likely begin by bringing Mr. Hoov- |er and Mr. Roosevelt, with their principal adherents, together in one | Cabinet. | | UNLIKE AMERICAN THEORY No one has suggested that such (Continued on Page Six) IS EXPECTED AT PRIMARIES Activity Among Democrats, Says Boyle — Every- body for Dimond Frank A. Boyle, Territorial Audi- tor, returned to Juneau on the North Sea, concluding a short trip to Petersburg, Wrangell, Kake and Ketchikan. At the several places visited by Mr. Boyle he talked with many peo- ple and all evinced marked interest in the coming primary election, the Democrats taking a lively interest in the Democratic primaries, par- ticularly in regards to the legisla- tive slate. Because of this strong interest Mr. Boyle believes that a heavy and representative vote will turn out for the primaries. “I consider this a very encour- aging sign,” Mr. Boyle said, “be- cause it is in the primaries that the direct representatives of the people are nominated and only through a large and intelligent vote can the most representative candidates for the legislature and other offices be chosen.” Through conversations with many citizens throughout Southeast Alas- ka, Mr. Boyle found that the gen- eral opinion was that Delegate An- thony J. Dimond has given very good service to Alaska, and that the present Federal government has done more for Alaska than any other, and that voters seem to ap- preciate these facts, he said. A, B. PHILLIPS RETURNS FROM SPOKANE MEET Superintendent of Schools Back from Education Convention A .B. Phillips, Superintendent of Juneau Public Schools, arrived on the North Sea this morning from a trip to Spokane, Washington, where he and A. E. Karnes attended the Inland Empire Education Associa- tion and the Northwest Association of Secondary and higher schools. The Northwest Association meet the first two days of the convention which began April 6. The meeting was taken up with the accrediting of high schools in the northwest. Both Mr. Phillips and Mr. Karnes, who served on the accrediting com- mittee, were reappointed to serve again next year. Some of the more interesting speakers heard at the meet, accord- ing to Mr. Phillips were Mr. Bur- ton, President” of the University of California and Mr. Cameron Beck, President of the New York Stock Exchange. Speaks at C of C During his stay in Spokane, Mr. Phillips’ time was greatly occupied with interviewing many teachers for prospective vacancies in the Juneau schools. While there he also attended the Spokane Chamber of Commerce and gave a short talk. Mr. Phillips left Spokane Friday from Portland, Oregon and went on to Corvalis and Albany. While in Corvalis he interviewed teachers for prosepctive vacancies and met department heads of the Oregon State College. Is Given Party ‘While at Albany, Mr. Phillips was happily surprised with a party given by a friend. Twenty-five of the members of his high-school gradu- ting class were present. “Next time I go to Spokane I will suggest that all representatives from Alaskan schools wear parkas and mukluks, and give as fantastic a story as possible to newspaper re- porters,” Mrs. Phillips said. He ex- plains it is imposible to give a story anywhere near the truth and have reporters believe it. DINNER PARTY GIVEN HONORING VISITORS Guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Me- herin at a dinner party last night honoring Mr. and Mrs. Herb Reed of Anchorage who are visiting in Juneau this week prior to their re- turn to Anchorage following an ex- tended trip, were Mrs. Jack Metz- gar, Gov. John W. Troy and Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Bender. NIGHTAANDIN LIGRTS IREPORT SHOWS CITY AFFAIRS “IN 500D SHAPE Despite Abnormal Expenses Municipal Government Keeps on EvenKeel The total net operating expenses of the City for the fiscal year end- ing March 31 amounted to $107,- |005.14, according to the annual re- port of A. W. Henning, City Clerk, submitted to the City Council last |night. Against this operating ex- pense is set incomes of tax collec- tions, $96,650.66; lcenses, $21,589.41; | miscellaneous, $875.62; amounting in all to $119,115.49, revealing a dif- ference of $8,242.56 in expenses and income. The report reveals, however, that the City spent nearly $13,000 in ab- normal courses which would not {come up in normal years such as| $5,000 for repairs and alterations | to the City Wharf; $3,500 for repairs | to the public schools; $1,000 for ex- tra police expense during the mine strike; $963 for a new heating plant in the City Hall; $750 for extra | equipment for the fire department; | $475 for replacing the fire truck | floor; $750 for City Hall improve- | ments, and $525 for house number- ing and street signs. These items are aside from the amount the city had | to expend in connection witl PWA | and FERA work which is listed in | the report under permanent xm-‘ provements which amounted to $47,- 907.38. Of this amount $63,033.31 was spent on the PWA program for | concrete street paving, sidewalks, bridges and bulkheads, the report says, this being the net cost to the city after the estimated grant al- lowance of $26,974.55 or 30 per cent of labor and material, is deducted. The FERA co-operative projects took $9,586.11, and $2,287.96 was spent on various other permanent improvements—streets, sewers, etc. Other Expense Besides these improvements the City spent approximateliy $2,500 for a heating plant at the municipal wharf to take care of new business and tenants; and $880 went for a police patrol car. Bonds to the amount of $10,000 were retired, of which the PWA fund contributed $2,000 and the general fund $8,000. Current liabilities total $39,011.79, compdred with a total of $41,774.55 for current assets. Under the form- er head we find $2,766.79 for sundry accounts payable and $2,745 due the | Territory for auto license fee col- | lections. The general fund owes the bank $13,000 for money borrowed, and the bank advanced $20,500 to the PWA fund to take care of the con- tractors’ bills pending the receipt of $26,974.55 due on grant from the Government, 30 per cent on labor and material, which money is expec- (Continued on Page Seven) {WING SPANG 54 FEET RETRACTABLE | UNDERCARKIAGE | A UL KEY REMOVASE € 8 GVERALL LE 42 6T 1% are two views of England’s new single-seated bombing plane, said to have a speed of 300 miles an hour and be capable of meeting defense and pursuit ships In equal combat. The details of this new aerial glant combine to. make it one of the most formidable air weapons yet developed. Note the stream- lining, retractable landing gear and riveted fuselage. It is declared to maneuver with virtually the same Roosevelt Sweep Is Predicted Next November W AS HINGTON, April 18— Postmaster . General James A. Farley, Chairman of the Demo- cratic National Committee, says there will be a tremendous Roosevelt sweep in November. “Illinois is a pivotal State and is a reliable barometer,” said Farley. Roosevelt was given a heavy vote in the primary last Tues- day in Illinois. STOCK PRICES TAKE DECLIN, SHORT SESSION Break in Johns-Manville Causes Trouble—Close Is Rather Heavy NEW YORK, April 18. — Stock prices gave way a tthe short ses- sion today under further selling pressure. Many issues declined from fractions to around two points, some much more. A break in Johns-Manville on the unfavorable earning report, was | the unsettling influence. There were a few small advances. Today's close was heavy. CLOSING PRICES TODAY | NEW YORK, April 18.—Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 14, American Cl.ni 122%, American Power and Light 11%, Anaconda 38%, Bethlehem | Steel 58'%, Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad 2%, Gen- eral Motors 67%, International Har- |vester 85%, Kennecott 41%, United :smes Steel 68%, Cities Service 5%. DOW, JONES AVERAGES The following are today's Dow, Jones averages: Industrials, 156.07; rails, 47.90; utilities, 31.91. KNOX IS GOING T0 WASHINGTON WASHINGTON, April 18. — Col. Frank Knox, Chicago publisher, is expected here for round-confer- |ences with Republican Party lead- |ers. Supporters of Col. Knox laid claim to 55 of Illinois’ 57 delegates to the Republican National Con- vention. { - e WATSON ON VACATION Harry G. Watson, Secretary to Gov. John W. Troy, is planning to get away on the Alaska for a brief vacation to the States. BOMBS | HSIDE WINGYS VERIN GMEAY NGTH N FIRST WEEKIN_ MAY IS TO BE IS 0GCUPIED BY TURKISH FORGES Demilitarized Section of Dardanelles Report- ed Invaded DIPLOMATIC QUARTERS PUZZLED BY MOVEMENT Italians Start Offensive on Southern Ethiopian Front GENEVA, April 18. — European diplomats today searched for of- ficial confirmation of reports that Turkey has moved its army into the Dardanelles as the Conciliation Committee of the League of Nations wrote “failure” after an attempt to win peace in East Africa in the It- alo-Ethiopian war. Reliable information from Istan- bul disclosed that the Turkish fore- es moved into the area demilitarized by the Lausanne Treaty. Diplomatic quarters however lack official verification but something “is doing” to cause further belief trouble is arising. On Ethiopian Front Marshal Bagdolio, according to radio advices to Rome, indicates the first intensive Fascist drive on the Zouthern Ethiopian front. Accord- ing to these advices on the Somali- land front the “advance guard has contacted the enemy.” Italy’s New Moves According to advices from Rome, Mussolini has bolstered the Navy man-power with a formation of special landing forces of sailors and FOR CLEAN-UP City Council Takes Action —New Sanitary Con- ditions Suggested The first week in May will be “Clean Up and Paint Up Week” in Juneau, it was decided by the City Council at the regular second April meeting last night, after hearing suggetsions offered by M. S. Whit- tier and Norman Banfield, Presi- dent of the Juneau Chamber of Commerce. City Clerk A. W. Henning an- nounced that Ben L. Grimes, Jr, Territorial Sanitation Engineer, has made recommendations and has of- fered to cooperate with Chief of Police Roy Hoffman, and that the following circular letter will be dis- tributed to all holders of post office boxes in Juneau: Disposal of Garbage “Due to insanitary conditions ex- isting within the city limits of Juneau in regard to disposal of garbage, steps must be taken to correct these conditions. The public is asked to cooperate with the City in attempting to reduce nuisances, to better health conditions and cause a general improvement in the handling of garbage. “The following rules pertaining | to garbage, refuse and rubbish will take effect at the end of two weeks after the date of this notice. A complaint will be filed in muni- cipal court against anyone not complying with these rules. Metallic Cans “1. It shall be the duty of every |person owning or controlling any house, shop, residence, establish- ment or place of business, to pro- |vide or cause to be provided at all times portable metallic cans for holding garbage. “2. The portable cans must be fpcrfectly tight and provided wnh‘ handles on the outside and with a | closely fitting cover which shall not | |be removed except when absolutely | | necessary. | “3. These cans must be kept |clean and free from odor, must not |leak, and shall be flyproof. Be Accessible “4. Cans must not hold in excess of 50 gallons, and must be placed in the rear of the premises or in passage ways on the ground floor and be accessible for garbage col- lection. “5. A sufficient number of cans for both garbage and refuse must be provided to hold a week’s ac- cumulation. “6. It shall be the duty of every person owning or controlling any house, shop, residence, establish- ment or place of business, to see (Continued on Page Two) the possibility of cancellation of all navy leaves. The air forces are also reported ready for eventualities. Nearing Addis Ababa Advices from Addis Ababa state the Ethiopian Government has sent squads of guards to all foreign Le- gations. Tt is reported in Addis Ababa that the advance column of Black Shirt troops are nearing the Ethiopian Capital on the march from Dessye. NEW PEACE REPORTS GENEVA, April 18.—Late this af- ternoon it was reported in League of Nation circles that Great Britain and France have composed their difference on suggestions for a set- tlement of the Italo-Ethiopian war. A bilateral agreement, described as an armistice, is said to have re- sulted from talks between Capt. An- thony Eden, British Foreign Secre- tary, aad Joséph Paul Boncour, the French Minister of State. The settlement of divergent opin- ions, according to French sources, has been reached and this is re«, ported the reason for the League’s, Conciliation Committee assembling late today to review its own failure to bring peace. YUKON IS NOW JUNEAU BOUND SEATTLE, April 18. — Steamer Yukon sailed for Alaska ports at! 9:25 o'clock this morning with 323 first class passengers and 223 steer< age aboard. The following passengers are booked for Juneau: Ruth Lundell, D. MacMilland, F. W. Holmberg, Mrs, E. A. Meyring and daughter, Mrs. M. L. Clarence, D. P. Peck. IAPORA SAILS FOR THIS PORT SEATTLE, April 18.— Motorship Zapora sailed for Juneau at 1 o'clock this morning and aboard were the following passengers for Juneau: Ivan Darnell, Les Lawr- ence, Mrs. Henry Roden. e LAST RITES FOR TOM WILSON SUNDAY PFuneral services for Tom Wilson, Sr., 85, who died last Sunday in Douglas, will be held at 2 o'cleck tomorrow afternoon in the Douglas Government School building. The Rev. David Waggoner will officiate and interment will be in the Doug- last cemetery. Pall bearers will be members of the A. N. B. Memorial services will be held in the Douglas Government School building at 7:30 o'clock tonight. !