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THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE “ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME" VOL. XLVIIL, NO. 7311. JUNEAU, ALASKA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, I936 TWELVE PAGES SECOND SECTION—PAGES 1| TO 4 THOUSANDS CHEER ROOSEVELT ON CAMPAIGN TOUR SMITH ATTAGKS She’s Double for Venus NEW DEAL, ALSO HITS ROOSEVELT Strikes Out at Centraliza- tion of Powers, ‘Growth of Bureaucracy’ CHICAGO, IIl, Oct. 23.—Aifred E. Smith, former Democratic candi- date for President, last night con- tinued his attack on the New Deal and urging the voters to cast their ballots “in a manner that will give a sane and orderly government un- der Gov. Landon, of Kansas.” Smith's attack on the Roosevelt Administration was directed chief-, ly at the President’s fiscal policies. He also struck at centralization of powers under the Federal gov- ernment since 1933 and the “growth of Bureaucracy.” It was Smith’s third speech dur- 3 the present campaign. ' OLED WALLA WALLA, Wash,, Oct. 23. —One of Sheriff C. S. Woodward’s pet love birds died. The other, dis- consolate, wouldn't eat. Sheriff Woodward placed a small mirror in the cage. The love bird admired the reflection, perked up in spirits and regained an appetite. e —,—— Young Airman OWENSBORO, Ky.—Eight-year- old James W. Barnhill, Jr., is the No!1 passenger of his father and mother, both licensed aviators. The joungster took his first plane ride when he was two years old and has flown 2,500 miles since then. Genevieve Grant Is Chicago’s perfect model and the Venus of 1936, as selected by Sculptor Carl Hallsthammer. She was picked from 140 girls as the one whose figure, by actual measurement, came closest to that of the classic Venus de Milo. (Assoclated Press Pheto) SEEKS OFFICIAL INVESTIGATION MINE ACCIDENT Grand Ju;'yil}lvesligation Asked in Plunge of Cage in Idaho WALLACE, Idaho, Oct. 23 —A. S. Erwin, representing organized la- bor, has filed a formal petition in v..e District Couri askng for a grand jury investigation of the Morning M.ne cage plunge in which ten miners were killed on Octoter 6. The petition contends the cable to the large cage, which dropped 900 feet, was unsafe and public off cials are also accused of derelic- ticn of duty in conducting the Cor- oner’s inquest. Company officials testified at the inquest that the cable was inspected less than a week before the fatal accident and found to be in perfect condition. | No official action has been t.aken on the petition immediately. High School Heroes COLUMBIA, 8. C, Oct. 23. —| Van Edwards, quarter and Ed| Stillwell, full, of the University of | South Carolina, made history for | their high school grid team, John-‘ustheuclsm and veracity of liquor ston, when it played Camden for the State Class B title. With five minutes to play, Camden led 15-0. The then famous Edwards-to-Still-|tion was said today by Administra- combination didn't|tor W. S. Alexander to have ex- | work. So it was reversed. Stillwell well passing tossed to Edwards. That succeed- | ed. The game ended with John- ston ahead, 20-15. NEW FUNCTION, Bird Students whiskey, brandy, rum and gin lab- els of which approximately 40,000 were approved. IT’S PEAR PIE FOR 2.000 WINDS UP HIS STUMPING TRIP IN CONNECTICUT Travels byTuto Through State—Halted Repeat- edly by Throngs ! ABOARD PRESIDENTIAL TRAIN ENROUTE TO WASH- INGTON, Oct. 23.—With the final assertion that conditions “are bet- er than four years ago,” President n D. Rooseveit last night Stamford, Connecticuut, a go” stump'ng trip hrouty the New England States. Before boarding his train last night at Stamford, the President 125 mile trip through requiring nine and avan of official cars had slow dm\n then halt entirely as crowds by thousands turned out in city after city to see the President and cheer him. He made brief talks along the entire route: The President boarded the spec- ial train two hours late last night on account of being delayed so re- peatedly on his daylight stumping tour. LAST WORD SIMLA, India, Oct. 23.—Govern- TEXARKANA, Ark., Oct. 23.— ment statisticians announced here}suecrukers who raided a motor that the ban on opium exports, |company office added the prover- directed against dope smoking, is|bial insult to the traditional in- costing India about £6,000,000 ($30,- | jury. 000,000) thorugh reduced revenues.| They broke into the safe, evad- Except for a small amount de-|ing a device intended to discharge 100 per cent. Greater public in-|signed for medical and scientific |tear gas into their faces, stole terest in Indiana’s conservation purposes, no opium has been ex-|$250, and left this note on the program than ever before is fore- ported since January 1, when the |looted strongbox: seen as a result. ban became effective. “Who's a monkey now?” What was believed to be the worid’s largest pear ple, nine by 10 feet, was baked !or the Talent, Ore., o T MM ot S e s e S e S e e e et led the Ingredie a are pictured as they assembled the Ing: gl m 3 ) BAN ON OPIUM PROVES COSTLY NEW POSITIONS [nereasing INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Oct. 23.— While hunting seasons may be get- ting shorter and shorter, more and more persons are turning to bird and nature study. At least that is the case here. More than 50,000 Indiana State Park visitors took part in bird and nature study hikes this summer—a gain of more than WASHINGTON, Oct. 23.—A new function of the Treasury Depart- ment — passing judgment on the bottle labels—occupies the time of approximately 75 employees. The Federal Alcohol Administra- amined by September 17, 72976 PHONE 146 FREE DELIVERY HOME GROCERY PHONE 1 46 FREE DELIVERY ]J. THIBODEAU DUE TO UNSETI'LED STRIKE CONDITIONS OUR WAREHOUSES ARE FULL. THE CONSUMER PROFITS ON THESE LOW PRICES. PRICES GOOD ONLY SATURDAY AND MONDAY CANNED GOODS PRICES WILL BE UP LONG BEFORE SPRING—THESE PRICES ARE LOW! FLOUR PILLSBURY TAMARAC An Excellent Family Blend 49 Ib. sack 82.10 POTATOES No. 2 tall FAME SOLID PACK TOMATOES... 6 for 95¢ No.2 HAPPY HOME CUT STRING BEANS...6 for 95¢ No.2 HAPPY HOME YELLOW CORN No.1 BONNY HILL GRAPEFRUIT No.2 FERNBROOK SLICED BEETS No. 2%2 HAPPY HOME KRAUT No. 2}2 HAPPY HOME SPINACH . 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