The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, September 3, 1936, Page 4

ally took exception to the Act, declaring it his opinion that it was just unworkable under present arrange- Daily Alaska Empire ments, BERT W. BENDER - - Editor and Manager | it i IR S L g G0 No one holds the Social Security Act to be perfect. e %’.‘m‘:‘"'3"’&("',\.,‘?”‘,.i”'(?i',‘{, B ame EMPIRE| In fact, several suggested changes are now being con- u,'“sk.' E 0y c'dered to further facilitate the Act. But to say that Sntered T The Povi Office Tn Juieau as Second Class| i i5 not actually working and never will is going to matter. .1 obviously incorrect extreme. SUBSCRIPTION RATE! Belivered in carrier in Juneau and Douglas for $1.25 per month. By mail, postage paid, at the following rates: One year, in advance, $12.00; six months, in advance, $6.00: one month. in advance, $1.25 Bubscribers will confer a favor if they will promptly notify | it the Business Office of any failure or irregularity in the delivery of their papers. Telephones: News Office, 602; Business Office, 374 In view of the discussion relative to the act, it is iiteresting to see what Frank Bane, Executive Di- rcetor of the Social Security Board, has to say about Commenting in a recent address, Mr. Bane said: The Social Security Act is a going con- cer. It is working —a Federal-State pro- gram of action for our common welfare. It is only a year since its passage, six months MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRE The Associated Press is exclusively entitl o the use for republication of all news dispatches credited to it or not other- i ey 4 Yy wise credited In this paper and also the local news published since Congressional appropriations were first herein made. To millions of American men, wo- ALASKA CIRCULATION GUARANTEED TO BE LARGER THAN THAT OF ANY OTHER PUBLICATION men, and children, it has brought in this short time an increased measure of security and a better chance to lead self-respecting and self-sufficient lives. Nearly eight million workers covered by un- employment compensation laws in sixteen States; approximately a million of the needy —the aged, the blind and children who have lost the support of their natural bread-winner —already receiving regular cash allowances in 40 States which have set up their own public assistance plans; in every State in the Union increased opportunities for health and decent living conditions under child welfare and public health provisions—this is the record of accomplishment during the Social Security Act’s first year, The States have received more than $55,- i 000,000 in Federal grants. Each State has also y v | appropriated funds and has put these com- CARRY ON! fil e el n s S daries and for the benefit of its own people. ‘What has already been done is all the more encouraging in view of the short time and the wide variety of problems to be met in 48 dif- ferent States. Within another year we may confidently expect to see this program in full It is with a great deal of pleasure that The Empire | presents this edition for the benefit of The American | Legion and the Alford John Bradford Post No. 4 of Juneau. It believes that it speaks for those who have‘, made the edition possible when it extends to the, Legionnaires and their ladies of the Auxiliary the swing in most of the communities in this hand of genuine Alaska welcome and wishes for| COURUY : them one of the best conventions ever held in the The Social Security Act has gone into ac- tion promptly and effectively because it at- tacks this gigantic problem of national secur- ity by an old and sure-fire method. You all remember the childhood story of the father who tried out his sons by asking each of them north. | The commerical organizafions that have pamci-} pated in this edition have done so whole-heartedly.| They are for the Legion and the sterling American | program that it represents. . There is nothing more: to break a bundle of sticks. And you will typically American than the Legion. It emanates| recall that none of them succeeded until one Americanism from the roots. Its program is to carry‘! had the bright idea of taking the bundle apart forward on that basis, and the people of Juneau and and breaking it, stick by stick. The Social all Alaska are with it, we believe, 100 per cent I Beouxity Ask dosE SRRy, the saitif SSEREE: r | By setting up a number of separate plans to In this brief comment, The Empire wishes to call meet the most urgent security needs of our attention to just a few of the many who have contri- people, it “breaks the sticks” one by one. buted unsparingly of their efforts in presenting this There are nine of these provisions, and they edition for the Legion cover unemployment compensation, old-age Mrs, Mildred R. Hermann of the Juneau Auxiliary| security, aid to the handicapped and to under- has done valiant work in assembling and editing muchi privileged children, and public health. With of the information contained herein. Department| one exception these plans are State-initiated Commander Anthony E. Karnes, both as Chairman and State-administered. The Federal Gov- of the Convention committee and in his official De-| ernment, through the Social Security Board p % created by the Act and certain other Federal partment capacity, and Junior Post Commander E. M. agencies, offers to every State its full coopera- Polley, as chairman of the financial end of the work, | tion . and -substantial financial assistance both have given invaluable assistance. Department When the State takes ti{s 18ad. Adjutant J. T. “Tom” Petrich, in his customary effici- Who. Atk Dol s SERer o iettise ent and untiring manner, has “come to the rescue” as sections through which the Federal Govern- ever in countless ways. Ohe can only pause to won- ment offers to share with the States in giving der sometimes what would Legion meetings and con-} aid to persons definitely in need. One pro- ventions be like without that familiar, “Hey Tom! vides for old-age assistance—whereby Federal what about this,” or “Hey, Tom! What about that—" and State Governments can cooperate in order There are many others who have contributed in| 10 brovide for those aged porsons who have an excellent way toward the success of this edition of ours and who have not, forgon('.reuson o and the convention itself. Among them are Mrs. Alba another, been able to put by enough to insure Newman, President of the Juneau Unit; Mrs. Edith| a decent livelihood in their old age. In the Sheelor, Past Department President; Mrs. E. M. Polley, | past we have had ways of caring for our needy Past Unit President; Homer Nordling, the man who aged, but one route has led to the county poor- knows all and sees that all the program goes off with- house, and the other to outdoor poor-relief on out a hitch; Sidney Raynor, First Department Vice a mere subsistence level. We are done with Commander; Stanley Nichols, Grand Chef de Gare _those. I hope lor»goud, an‘d He e maqgurat- of the 40 and 8; Eiler Hansen, Past Department ing a system which I be‘lleve will pl'OYld(‘ for Y our aged and needy citizens on an increas- Commander, and others who have contributed articles and information. May your stay in Juneau, Legionnaires, be a happy one; your convention a great success. The Empire ingly adequate basis. Under the Social Secur- ity Act the Federal Government agrees to appreciates the opportunity for being of assistance. Carry on! match the States, dollar for dollar up to a maximum of $30 per month, for all moneys expended for this form of assistance. And it agrees further to assist the States in the ad- i ministration of this activity. Another section of the Act provides aid to dependent children. For years many of our States have been endeavoring to develop an effective means by which all children could be assured of certain minimum essentials. They have endeavored through the appropria- tion of funds and through the development of welfare services to safeguard the health of children, to make educational advantages available, and to keep unfortunate children in their own homes with their o%n mothers. Much has been accomplished, but much yet remains to be done. The Social Security Act makes the Federal Government a co-partner with the States in this work and obligates it to provide one-third of the funds necessary to insure the essentials of normal home life for all the dependent children of this country. There is unemployment compensation. Under this provision the States, with the co- operation of the Federal Government, can es- tablish a method by which an unemployed worker may, for a limited time, draw payments in proportion to his wages. To the nation’s workers the knowledge that unemployment payments will be available as a cushion against future loss of a job means something very real. Unemployment compensation payments are not big enough, they do not last long enough, to make joblessness attractive to the average American. They do give him a breathing space in which to look for another job, and the comfort of knowing that his sav- ings need not be swallowed up in the first weeks after he is out of work and that his family will not suffer immediate want. Moreover, these payments mean that the worker as a consumer retains at least some of his purchasing power. We know from bitter experience that every man without a pay envelope means less work and eventually a Jjob lost also for other men who produce the goods he can no longer buy. Unemployment compencation may help to break this vicious TREASURER OLSON’S REPORT i Significant indeed is Territorial Treasurer Oscar | Olson'’s report of the cash balance, of Territorial funds as of August 31, 1936, in the amount of $951,737.57, more than twice as much as the $474,276, on August 31, 1932, and nearly twice as much as the avcrage balance for the years 1931, 1932, 1933. Not only does it reflect the .growing prosperity of the Territory during the past three year, but it clearly and irrefutably shows the competent steward- | ship of Territorial Treasurer, Oscar Olson, but also of Attorney General General James S. Truitt's active legal work in collecting delinquent taxes to the amount | of approximately $200,000, and that of Auditor Frank A. Boyle, who must audit and verify, prescribed among‘ other duties, all claims against the Territory for pay- ment. This excellent condition of the Territory’s funds is but one proof, but an outstanding proof of the ef- ficiency, ability and conscientious service of the pres- | ent Territorial officers, and the able, thoroughly busi- | ness like manner in which they are conducting the' affairs of the Territory. | Furthermore it is an excellent argument for, and & fine step towards the home rule, for which Alaska is striving. It definitely shows that the administration of the Territorial government under this Democratic Administration has been an efficient one, thoroughly capable of handling those powers now permitted under the Organic Act, and will prove a strong argument in the case that Delegate Anthony J. Dimond for the past three years has been building up in Congress for home rule. Voters at the coming election have in this instance, another of the many reasons why Attorney General | James 8. Truitt and Auditor Frank A. Boyle should be re-elected on their records of achievement, and can feel safe that by re-electing these men, along wuh‘ spiral. Wm. A. Hesse, for Territorial Highway Engineer, that As stated in the beginning, the Social Security the efficient work these men and Treasurer Oscar' Act is not letter perfect. Such a widespread program Olson are doing in their individual offices along with| could hardly be expected to be perfection at the the functions of the numerous Territorial Boards of ' outset. But the fact remains that it is working. Cor- which they are members, that the excellent adminis- rections doubtless will be made to improve the act. tration of Territorial affairs will continue harmoni-| In the meantime, however, facts of accomplishments ously through the service of these tried and proven | speak for themselv: officials to the continued benefit and progress of the| entire Territory. ‘ SOCIAL SECURITY ACT IS WORKING Statements were made here last week at Repub-| lican political rallies that the Social Security Act was S0 ey vy sy Lessons” from the Alcatraz, Federal mot working and could not be a success. Lester O.|isang prison in San Francisco bay.—Indianapolis Gore, the Republican candidate for Delegate, especi-' News, Colonel Lindbergh expects to come home in six | months if satisfied he can shun publicity. Probably | 200 reporters would meet him at the dock to inguire how he hopes to do it.—Philadelphia Bulletin. Officials have banned the book, “How to Swim . N Daily Cross-word Puzzle ACROS» Solution of Yesterday's Puzzle 8. Bovine anima, | L Peartul 9. Among . Mythological 10. Barber's | fiyer LIA[PZRIO[PZCIRIAIVIE implement | 1 It [AIGIEL JOIRIOZGRIAP[1D] w. american Ve ! ndian 13 Tho,iove avvle [PIOIDEZMIEITIRIOINOIMIES |, 3o’ chiia 16 Knock lightly [E RIO|SIEZE IAIS[T] 17. Repentance { " withered LIAMIEZAINITISHD!I [E| 21 Compound of | o WE V|| [CITZ 1 [SIERIE] 54 part of speect | s L INITIEINITAE NIAMEIL 2. Take one's | 23. One in- VIEIERISHZ I NIGIL|E 28. Wings | 25. White Iee” AEIRZZEISINEZZOR ALLL 129, Precious i crystals metal 21. 0l piece o1 AICILIS LD EI 10. 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Burn bam architect, 1846 Franklin Sumner Earle, botanist and agri- culturist, 1856; Phoebe Cary, poet, 1824; Nikolai A. Abilgaard, Danish painter, 1744, (Co ght, 1936) i FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1936 Benefic aspects rule in the horos- cope of today, according to astrol- ogy. The morning is the time for |pushing important matters of many sorts, especially construction on a large scale | There is a sign indicating im- proved conditions for many classes {of workers. Shorter hours and more lintensive activity are forecast. La- {bor leaders, however, continue un- der a threatening aspect. | Many surgical operations are prog- inosticated for the coming months when hospitals will require expand- ing facilities. Maladies affecting ithe digestive organs will be preva- {lent. This is not an auspicious day for presenting letters of introduction or | for seeking employment. It is not |a time for starting anything. I‘ Those who read the stars warn |of a decided turn for the worse in | European affairs this autumn and {counsel Americans to take wise pre- cautions in order to avoid interna- {nunal complications. For the young much dancing and drinking are indicated during the coming months when there will be !wide discission of modern social customs. A new reform movement is to become fashionable. Young artsts should rejoice over the message of the stars which gives assurance of great profit from governmental projects. But truth is to be sought along conservative lines. Reactionary influences are to gain momentum at this time. They will effect dress as well as the arts. In the political field gains for old line ideas will be definite, but not de- cisive. 3 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of gain through thrift and hard work. It is a period of testing and growth. Children born on this day prob- ably will be modest, thoughtful, in- dustrious and refined. Many philo- sophers and educators belong to this sign of Virgo. George Page Quackenbos, educa- tor, was born on this day 1826. D HAPPY BIRTHDAY The Empire extenas congratuda- tions and best wishes today, their birthday anniversary, .v the follow- ing: SEPTEMBER 3. e Douglas Mead W. E. Day Virginia Wood >, 20 YEARS AGO From The Empire SEPTEMBER 3, 1916. | The day was Sunday and there was no issue of The Empire. - .- | _MOLERN | i~ |+ “ETIQUETTE | By Roberta Lee l Q. If a girl, accoiapanied by ai man, is driving her own car, should hhe offer to let him drive? | A. Yes, if she is tired of dnving‘ and wishes to do so; but there is| no obligation for her to suggest it.| Q. What is the best and proper way to secure a business appoint- | ment with a stranger? | A. By writing a brief note ask- ing for an appointment. Q. Is it necessary for a woman to remove her wraps when making a social call? A. No; this is not required. ——,——— HORSESHOE PITCHING | CONTEST, FAIR EVENT One of the events at the Tanana Valley Fair at Fairbanks was ai horseshoe pitching contest. There were 15 entrants. Another event at the fair was an old fiddlers' con- test. (Paid Advertisement) To the Voters of This Community Including workers, business men, fishermen, min- ers, housewives and all others; those who have come to Alaska to start anew and to those pioneers who have contributed incalculably to the growth and development of the Territory; An Iaportant Election Takes Place Next Tuesday! Bememk.er the date and be sure to vote. Your vote 1s importunt, it is your duty as well as a privilege to vote. Consider the Facts! In selecting your candidates and your ticket as Al- askan voters, remember and analyze the progress this Territory and practically every individual in it has made during the past three and one-half years under a friendly and active pro-Alaska Ad- ministration, nationally and locally. The March of Progress is detinitely on in Alaska, with resulting benefits to every Alaskan. Support the Administrdtion that has re-vitalized this great Territory by voting Democratic! TAKE NO CHANCES! Vote the Democratic Ticket Straight! For Delegate to Congress: Anthony J. Bimond For Attorney General: James S. Truitt For Territorial Auditor: - Frank A, Boyle For Highway Engineer: Wm. A, Hesse For Territorial Senator: Norman R. (Doc) Walker For Territorial Representatives: J. P. Anderson Capt. James V. (Jim) Davis Joe Green Crystal Snow Jenne Support the Administration that Has Put New Life in Every Phase of Alaska’s Development! VOTE THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET STRAIGHT! (Democratic Divisional Committee) (Paid adv)