The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, March 16, 1937, Page 4

Daily Alaska Empire ROBERT W. BENDER - - Editor and Manager Published every evening except St v by the EMPIRE PRI\TYN(: COMPANY gt Second and 1 Street: Juneau, he Post Office in Juneau as Second Class mat i SUBSCRIPTION RATES. Delivered in carrier in Juneau and Douglas for postae paid, at the following nce, $12.00; six months, in a per month. es { vance, $6.00 Ouie 3 one morith nice, £1.25 Subs favor if they will promptly notify the Busin tre or irregularity in the delivery of their T Telephones: News Office, 602; Business Of 3. MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRES wvexetustvely entitled to the usp for | patches credited g if, or not-others Pigr,and also the 1c4l néws published riED 76 HE LARGHR PUBBICATION. § 1 \xkhu\ GUA HAT OF ANY O T\LOMA (xlal% THB FIRQT ONE Alaska rejoice$’ with Tacoma that it has been des- ignated as the site for the first of a series of air bases proposed in,gonnection with the { {Pacitic defense pro- gram { ' wnh a_publicly-owned “affport’ which ‘had been T I;‘\mox best on the west coast nnd !omlvdvl ¥ n:ommltbee whi from pmm of acreage; Tacoma--had- & pnnwuhrlv attractive proposition to present the government. Now in the announcement of Gen. Malin Craig it isy learned that not only was it attractive but definite]y‘ accepted. It probably will mean that Fort Lewis will become the major base of Army operations on the west coast for it has limitless space for airfields and anything the Army might wish in the way of carrying out its program. * And while we in the north congratulate Tacoma, we look forward to the establishment’of an*Army air| base, probably at Fairbanks, and a naval unit some- | where along the Alaskan coast. There is reason to believe that it will not be long before they are an ac- | tuality as the War and Navy Departments move rapld- ly toward defense of the Pacific, and Congress shows | itself particularly conscious. of the need. 1 A PECULIAR CASE i Decision of the Supreme Court in a New York case that a public employee was exempt from taxa- tion opens up a vast field in which the imagination might roam. One can mentally picture the thousands and thou- sands of city, state and Federal employees throughout the iand all making funny faces at the tax collector and letting the persons in private enterprise foot the bill. One can vision the $10,000-a-year public em-| ployee passing up March 15 like any other day on tho‘ calendar while the army of toilers in private industry getting anywhere from $2,500 up pay uatil it hurts so that the large public salaries can be maintained. Harkening to the minority opinion in the case, that naturally is the picture one gets. There is, how- | ever, probability that the facts at issue are peculiar to that particular case and that it may not have the far-reaching effect..indicated. At least, it can be hoped that no decision handed down by the court is going to exempt one class of citizens as agamst‘ another from paying taxes for government in which we all share. THE SIT-DOWN STRIKES Circuit Judge Campbell in Detroit has granted an injunction ousting the sit-down strikers from - Q’le Chrysler plants. The Court held that even tfi\h‘, tional Labor Relations Act 'is valfd “it does not give the strikers right to occupy property. Sit-down strikes have become one of the most potent weapens, that, nggr has; eg: cqncehed to at- tain its ends:, Starfed in"France, ‘ft has swept to this country with startling speed until now a large per- centage of our strikes are conducted in’ that manner. An interesting insight of the situation, as it exists not alone at. Ghr)alers but{ in all the sit-down troubles, is given by “Lotis Stark, réeporting for the New York Times. Commenting on the sentiment of both. sides, he writes: ‘While employers are united in opposition to sit-down strikes, there is a division of sentiment in organized labor concerning their feasibility. Militant labor leaders and “rank and. file” workers, particularly in the mass- production industries, are strongly in favor of the method. If the plant is warm and the food palatable, the sit-downers feel they can hold out indefin- itely for their demands, unless the public au- thorities use force to eject them. Also the in- side picketers do not suffer the danger of strike-breakers taking their jobs. They feel that gathered together shoulder to shoulder helps their morale and in the distribution of tasks inside the plant they learn to work to- gether. On the other hand, few of the conservative leaders of labor have a good word to say for the sit-down. These leaders, iwlv in chy of unions which have I lgctive bargaining won man; hard-fought strikes, fes ugh strikes may lead to labor¥gebbling legmauon They feel that public sentiment, stropgly geared toward the “preservation of privafe property and)_.lw maintenance of law and or- der, will ummale react. The reaction, they say, will com# in -form of laws strengthen- ing the rights of property owners and re- strictive laws to hamper the right of labor to strike. Comservative leaders whose unions have contracts with employers are alarmed lest some small group sit-down and by such “outlaw” action break the contract. The sit-down strike, beat the initial blame for’ theseé strikés becavise of 'refusal to bargain collectively with the un- ions. One of the causes of sit-down cases is the demand of the strikers for union: recogni- tion and the reply by the empldyers'that they will deal with the men as a group but not as members of a union, eschewing demands that they confer with union organizers whom they class as “outside agitgtors”, who “stir up trouble.” Frequently the union nneges that the em- ployer does not “come into court with clean hands.” His refusal fo abide by the National Labor Relations Act, it is held, makes hif res- ponsible for the sit-downs. The emplqyer, how= ever, in that this law is and that he is not pound: By cision of the Supreme Court: Industry’s attitiide - fomaxd the S adrng ) involves the right ¢f ] property owners to retain possession of their jplant{iid’factotjes. Tres- pass cannot be dondoned, | and | itj is often Ierely stifficient for ‘the etfip o;e:( attorneys w thake these statements té of mmdhmd‘atun "“Injunctiohs. Looks as if the Court was on a sit-down strike, too. The Supreme bench refused to review eight new cases challenging the National Labor Relations Act. Maybe the Jurists want to bargain collectively ‘with F. D. R.? " Steel Goes To Town (New York World-Telegram) Two milestones in the labor relations of Ameri- ca's basic industry—steel—were taken recently with amazing speed and surprise. A group of independents—companies not affiliated $5-a-day minimum pay for common labor, forecasting similar action by the entire industry. Simultaneously, officials of the Carnegie-Illinois ' Steel Corporation—Ilargest subsidiary of U. 8. Steel and the world’s greatest steel producer—sat down for the first time in 'a collective bargaining conference ~r¢pre§enu ives of the'sigel’ mmflniflng s conduetirfg * L. Lewis dFIVE for industry-wide organization of the steel mills. | Thus, in a single afternoon the steel mdusu'y completed two steps which followed weeks of strife in the auto industry—increased pay and collective bargaining negotiations. With apparent solution to the government’s troubles over inability to obtain navy steel because of restrictions under ‘the government’s contract’act, nhaef of which was .the forty-hour: week. Looking back across: the yeafi-—anq ‘nut S0 many vedrs_at that—what happened.was am epochal step | from the days when the dominant United States Steel | Corporation contended that the work day could not possibly be broken down into segments shorter than | { the twelyé-hour shifts which were fhen in practice. While the announcements of Pay iricreases were | attributed in some instances to thefefforfs of the so- called company unions, and while”the single confer- ence with the C. I. O.' representativés was not pro- ductive of any immediate result or announcement, nevertheless these events cannot be construed other than as favorable indications in a situation that has ; lately appeared very dark and dangerous. We be- | lieve they will prove, in the light of subsequent events, to be significant incidents in the long and stormy | journey of American labor toward better hours and higher pay, and that they will relieve much of the ! present pressure in what has been an mcreasmyy dangerous labor situation. (Cincinnati Enquirer) In the eleventh annual observance of Narcotic Education Week, February 21-28, the World Narcotic Defense Association sought to ‘emphasize the growing menace of marijuana cigarettes, especially to young people, and to combat their use through the wider enactment of state laws and city ordinances. The legal fight against marijuana rests with the states and cities because ‘there is no Federal law. 1gainst its sale and use. Federal .legislation, it is ‘laimed, is barred by the Constitution. Marijuana, frequently called Indian hemp, is not indigenous to the United States, but has been found growing in almost every state of the Union:: Hence the problém s complicated far beyond the ordinary difficulty of eeping other forms of narcotics out of the country. Marijuana cigarettes are known by many names, ‘imong them “muggles,” “reefers,” “Mary Warner,” “Brifo,” and “mooters.” When smoked in pipes, the drug is generally referred to as “kiff” or “Indian hay.” At times it has been mixed with alcoholic beverages or made into a candy confection. In any of its various uses, marijuana causes a derangement of the .centrak nervous: system. In the ’at exhaltation, followed by a period of depression. To others it may bring acute mania. In any event, pro= longed use causes a very marked mental deterioration and often delirious rage. Not without reason mari- Juana has been called “the killer drug” and “cmzy weed.” ©Ohio, among the 33 states which' have adopted he Uniform State Narcotic Drug Act, can furnish several illustrations of the marijuana menace. Sclumbus, last October, the killer of a hotel clerk ’lamed his deed on insanity resulting from the use if the weed. In one town of the state, according to anged from smoking marijuana led to the discovery hat 20 boys and girls of high school age were addicts. Awareness of the menace of marijuana should lead to the speedy enactment of appropriate legislation by he lagging states and cities. Bad Food, Bad Temper (New York Times) Ford Madox Ford, the British novelist, is of the pinion that the present ferocity of the world is the esult of badly prepared food. When people have 2 and&vant everybody belonging to a race ot! h eir Ofn to be stood against a wall and shof It is an attractive theory, but it contains one or wo flaws. Some people would say it reverses case ind effect; that Germany, for example, is not war- like at present because it has bad food, but that it s reduced to food shortages bfcause it is so warlike, But there is a ‘more serieus difficulty. Among the world’s worst cooks are the English yet they are far from the most warlike people in the modern world. Further, cooking was no better in the Victorian era han it is now, but somehow the world was on the whole distinctly more peaceful. As a social theory, n short, Mr. Ford’s conclusion is a little too sweep- ng, but as a theory that applies to many individuals t has a great deal to recommend it. abor and capital approach trouble backwards. \avE mdige’ ion they cannot be amiable with t according to these labor groups, may aiso be’ used as a “provocative” act by agents of the employers, to enable them to put down k ent labor unions in plants, rid the pla of union members and then reopen with non- union employees. Premature strike action has killed many budding labor organizations. However;:-Jaber leaders -of all- wings are o L h fight first and then resort to common sense as an afterthought.—Akron Beacon-Journal. Can You Remember—When a workman used } nack up and leave when-he-weht-on strike?—New ¥e! o5 1L them also came an. case of some individuals, it produces a peculiar state | In ] he International Narcotic Educational Association, ' he finding of a fifteen-year-old bay mentally de-"! ad cooking'@tby Hédve indigestion, and when they | Hr HAPPY The Empire extends congratmla- tiony and best wisheés ‘today; their birthday anniversary, to the follow- ing: MARCH 16. Mrs. Fred Boynton Lois MacSpadden Mrs. M. E. Monagle - MODERN 7, ! EIQUETTE ™ | By Roberti‘l&y :t—*—— %) Q “ How should a weddlng gtft be acknowledged? 4 A. On the day it is receWeB ar possible. If the bride will do this from ‘day’ to' day, and is’ fort £ enough to receive many gifts,! s will not find herself swemped with ' obligations when the weddlng usy arrives. Q. Is it all right for a gm to accept an invitation from a. friend to attend a house pa: her parents’ home, or: muut’thain- vitation come from the girl’'s moth- er? A. If the girl is an intimate friend, one need not hesitate ac- cept. If the acquaintance is slight, | with U. S. Steel—established: a forty-hour week and a |4pe jnyitation should come from the Jualin section, who had been | the mother. Q. Is it good form to quote the sayings of a child in his presu\ce” A. No. It causes the child'to, become both self-conscious ‘and ‘if- | pertinent. o - ¥ || LOOK cnid LEARN | By A. C. Gordon . irtas e 1. Who is William Green? , 1 2. When was coal first used for ]fuel" 3. How many square milg 0 desert are there on the earth\? T | 4. Is it possible to divide a num |ber by zero? A1 | 5. What was the largest qnugc Ition of books ever gathered togeth- er before the invention of print- (ing? : ANSWERS 1. President of the Federation of Labor. 1 2. It was referred to by G.: ,hxslonans es early at 300 B. C. 3. 'About 4,861,000 square mileg, Amaman | 4. No. fs | | 5. The Library at Alexandyja, {Egypt. ;! DAILY LESSONS | IN ENGLISH ¢ By W. L. Gordoxn e Words Often Misused: Do not sy, “Are 'you going to?” - Always end the. infinitive. “Are you going" do it?” “Are you going to come?” Often Mispronounced: Greégar- jous. Pronounce gre-ga-ri-is, e‘as in me unstressed, a as in gay, dc- cent tirst syliable. A Often Misspelled: Abattoir slaughter house); one b, two t's. Synonyms: 'Liberate, release, lree, deliver. ‘Word Study: times and it is yéurs.” Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word: Excerpt (noun), an extract; a pas- (a sage selected or copied from a book! | Pay'n Takit | or record. “I shall quote a few éx~ cerpts rrom this book.” R S NOTICE . For special- fresh dressed chldtens, call Femmer, phone 114. ‘adv. JARMAN'S Custom Built' $6.50 FRIENDLY FIVE $5 it Men’s FORTUNE Shoes $4.00¢ Nationally | and $ BIRTHDAY {Czar had abdicated in favor of his “Use a word three| BB Resources O%r TWO and * ‘One-Half* flhon Dallars., —— 20 YEARS AGO Prom The Empire : MARCH 16, 1917 The most remarkable feature of the Russian revolution was the speed with which the people had| resumed their normal life after three days of internal strife. The 12-year-old son, Alexis. A new cabinet was chosen with Prince Lvoff: ‘as president. = The Grand Duké Michael was regent. The U. S!"'Navy Department let contracts for navy war craft total- |ling -$136,000,000. | The Rev. A. B, Kalshevaroff left on ‘the El Paso for Sitka. ‘William A. Holzheimer, assistant district attorney at Ketchikan, ar- rived in Juneau to spend several days here on official business. Tim Vogel, Haines business man, arrived in Juneau on the City of | attle Merrill Young and H. C. Reed, can- nery superintendents arrived in Ju- neau on their way to Hawk Inlet. Frank Flemming, mine owner from lat the Occidental for several days,! returned to his home on the City of Seattle. ! Daughters and Sons of Norway| were preparing to entertain with a {xecktle social at the Douglas Hall. I* In a game that was anyones un- ‘lul the last moment of play, the Island Athletics won from the! .'rhane quintet by a score of 24 to 14.' 13 —ffl“; Mrs. L. B. Wright of Treadwell have the augury of a year of fair was planning to visit her home in 'aqtcrn Washington. [their white suits at the dance Sat- {urday evening. If they had no white Buits, they were asked to wear the !best they had—but no dress’ suits were to be permitted. H i Mr. Zynda announced that his celebrated brew of bock beer was ready for sale. Weather: cloudy, Highest, 42; lowest 31; B ,posne sex. TRE' DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, TUESDAY, MARCH /16; 1937. Horoscope “The stars inclirc but do not compel” ‘WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 1937 Benefic aspects rule today, accord- ing to astrology. The stars seem to presage pleasant relations among men of opposing ideas. In the morning tnere is a sign read *as very favorable to labor. Shorter hours and better wages are’ forecast, for ceftain workers, but many new strikes will contmm to disturb lnduszry Thig is & lucky day for laun¢h- ing projects with future possibili- ties. Heads of ~business should make much of all.the advantages offered under But conferences in the evening may be disappointing and should be postponed, since Jupiter frowns on business plans. Efficiency will be more than a watchword « in the United States. The need for standardization will be apparent in government affairs. Girls should enjoy festivities this evening for it is a propitious| |time for meeting strangers of op- Hostesses of all ages should benéfit through’ the plane- tary influences. Astrologers long have warned that there was an aspect of Uran- us which presaged accidents in the air. Safety friventions have been foretold as successful in the fu- ture, but the seers advise against bad weather sailings. Increase of crime in the United States is to arouse the people to demand extreme measures of re- |pression. Registering and finger- printing of all residents in -cities and towns will be urged, it is fore- told. Persons whose birthdate it is fortune. - Employment should be |profitable and old friends helpful. Children born on this day prob- Lomo, |. All Flks were requested to wear ably will be determined and self- willed. Subjects of this sign usu- —e— e HARRY RACE, Druggist “The Squibb Stores of Alaska” Lode and vlacer location notices for sale at The Empire Office. — Compounaed ~ exactly. as written by your dnctor. b w‘ Juneau Drug Co. — T 86 B | | PHONES 92 or 25 Free Delivery Fresh Meats, Groceries, Liquors, Wines and ‘Beer ‘We Sell for LESS Because We Sell for CASH Leader Dept. Store George Brothers PHONE 36 For very prompt LIQUOR DELIVERY iT’W —— Winter Rates | SITKA HOT SPRINGS | Mineral Hot Baths | Accommodations to suit every taste. -Reservations Alaska Air Transport. ——— R e o L sty Work and Dress “THE REXALL STORF” your Reliable pharmacists .compound prescriptions. Butler Maus2 Drug Co. P *Tomorrow’s Styles Today” 2UGH o im yeul 5 s this configuration. ally have sound judgment practical ideals. Roger Brooke Taney, jurist, was and have celebrated it as a birthday in- man, 1832; Charles Francis Brush, scientist, 1849; Pierce Butler, Su- preme Court justice, 1866. (Copyright, 1937. —— .. STOP AIR NOIS:ZS A good supply of necessary con- densers and chokes and an inter- ference analyzer kas been received in Cordova and the town is making an effort to clean up radio inter- ference. Condensers are furnished at cost to all places where interfer- ence is found, and the labor is paid for by the city. —_— e — Today's News Today—Empire. | W ' GENERAL MOTORS and MAYTAG PRODUCTS W. P. JOHNSON .' ! . I'E | [ s - ——ti | EDSON WAVE SHOP Machine and Machineless PERMANENT WAVES Ask about FREE RADIO | Room 6, Valentine Bldg. mm{ born on this day 1777. Others who, clude Walter Q. Gresham, states- | NOTICE OF HEARING ON FINAL ACCOUNT IN THE COMMISSIONER'S COURT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA, DIVISION NUM- BER ONE, 1Belore FELIX GRAY, Commissien- er and Ex-officio Probate Judge, Juneau Precinct. IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- TATE OF AL LOW, deceased. NOTICE 1S HEREBY GIVEN that H. L. Faulkner, administrator of the estate of Al Low, deceased, has filed herein and rendered fo: settlement a final account of his administration of ‘the estate; that a hearing will be had upon said final account before the under- signed at Juneau; Alaska, on May 10th, 1937, at ten o'clock A.M. at which time and place all persons |interested in the estate may appear and file objections in writing to the final account and contest the same. Given under my hand and the official seal of the Probate Court above-named, this 8th day of March, 1937. (SEAL) FELIX GRAY, Commissioner and Ex-officio Probate Judge, Juneau Pre- cinct. First publication; March 9, 1937. Last publication, March 30, 1937. Try The Empire classifieds for | ORERRS N NG & quick results. — | INCOME TAX REPORTS PREPARED For your convenience our office will be open until 10 P, M. dur- ing tax period. JAMES C. 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