The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, May 19, 1937, Page 1

THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE “ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME" ]UNEAU ALASKA WEDMBDAY MAY |9 1937. Chlcago Cardin DEMAND MADE THAT HOLY SEE MAKE APOLOGY Prelates at Vatican City Say Officials Can Talk Right Out + NO NOTICE TO BE GIVEN TO PROTEST Blunt Stalement Is Made Against Germany's Hostility to Church BERLIN, May 19. — Propaganda Minister Goebbels' newspaper today Jaunched a vigorous attack on Car- dinal Mundelin, of Chicago. Yesterday, according to reports received here, the Cardinal attacked the German ‘Nazi opposition to the Catholic church as “malicious,” callad Goebbel “crooked” and re- ferred to Chancellor Hitler as an “Austrian paper hanger,” The Car- dinal is also alleged to have said that the Nazi propaganda alleged immorality in Catholic institutions and such stories were Infinitely worse than Germany’s world war atrocities. SCOTTISH GIRL BECOMES QUEEN Married to the Duke of York when he was the obscure younger brother of Edward, then Prince of Wales, Elizabeth, of Scottish birth, was crowned England’s queen by the Archblshop of Canter- bury. This radm picture from London shows the archbishop as he phced the crown upon her head. Newly Crowned King | The editorial in the newspaper asked: “Does the Holy See permit its Chicago Bishop to villify Ger- many without retraction? That is our most pressing question.” MAKES NO COMMENT CHICAGO, Ill, May 19.—Cardin- al Mundelin was not in his office today and the office secretary said it was doubtful if the Prelate would make any comment. CARDINALS CAN TALK OUT VATICAN CITY, Italy, May 19.— Vatican Prelates, replying to the German newspaper demands that the Holy See disavow of the speech of Cardinal Mundelin in assailing the Nazi’s attitude against the Cath- olic Church, said every Cardinal had efery right to speak his own mind and the Vatican would not concern itself with repudiation nor defense of the remarks. —_—————-———— LEGISLATION ON WAGES, HOURS IS COMING UP NOW His Recommenda- tion on Subject ‘WASHINGTON, May 19.—Presi- dent Roosevelt today intimated that he will soon recommend wage and hour legislation. This caused Demo- cratic leaders to shove back the prospective date for adjournment of Congress. It is understood the President has also prepared a message to Congress, and it will probably be delivered this week, reaffirming be- lief in National planning. 3 The President has also indlcawd a determination to pursye AAA and NRA objectives this year. — * : STOCK QUOTATIONS - NEW YORK, May 19.—Alaska Ju- neau mine stock . closed today at 12%, American Can at 95%, Ameri- can Power and Light 8%, Anaconda 497%, Bethlehem Steel 79%, Calumet and Hecla 14%, Commonwealth and Bouthern 2%, Curtiss Wright 5%, General Motors 55%, International Harvester 106, Kennecott 54, New York Central 46, Southern Pacific 55%, United States Steel 95%, Unit- ed Corporation 4%, Cities Service 3%, Pound $4.94%, Republic Steel 33%, Pure Oil 17%, Holly Sugar no RIVAL UNIONS ARE BALLOTING ON BIE ISSUE CIo and WEA Are Volmg Regarding Recognition in Steel Plant PITTSBURGH, Pa, May 19— Rival unions are ready for a ballot contest in the vast plants of the Jones-Laughlin Steel Corporation in the biggest election yet spon- sored by the Labor Board. ! The rival unions issued conflict- ing claims of victory. The CIO sald it will win easily and the § Workers Employees Association said This radio picture from Londox shows King George VI, shortly after he had been crowned, as he , greeted unnumbered thousands President WSoon Make' who cheered him for hours. NEW FLYING BOAT BURNS AT TAKEOFF Three Persons Kllled Two Injured, Three Es- cape Unhurt ANTIBES, France, May 19.— Three persons were killed and two injured when a new flying boat designed for the France-South Am- erlca, service caught fire and sank as it was taking off. Three pas- sengers were rescued unhurt. The dead are the chief pilot, mechanic and engineer. R MRS. WALTER WHITE ON WAY TO PORTLAND| Leaving Juneau after eight years’ | residence here, Mrs. Walter White sailed south aboard the Princess it is jubilant of | winning. FIVE HUNDRED FISHERMEN TO BE SENT NORTH | North King_Scheduled to Sail Today from Port- land for Bristol Bay over prospects PORTLAND, Oregon, May 19.— Five hundred salmon fishermen and | cannery workers are leaving today| aboard the North King for Bristol Bay. The North King arrived here Monday from Bellingham and com- pleted loading bunker oil yester- day. Capt. H. W. Fletcher, slupper. said that he expects to land the workers and supplies at the com- | Naknek within nine days after leaving here. . —— Appropriation for N, Y. Fair Vetoed by FDR ‘PreSIdenl Declares Sum Is | “Excessive” in View of Budget Balancing WASHINGTON, May 19—Presi-| | dent Roosevelt has vetoed the bitt! authorizing a $5,000,000 appropria- |tion for Federal participation in pany canneries at Nushagak and| MLMBI:R ASSOCIATED PR[-SS PRICE TEN CENTS DED ALASKA TOWN al Stlrs ‘SEN ROBINSON IS MENTIONED | - FOR TRIBUNAL Presen! Senale Floor Lead- | er May Be Successor to Van Devanter WASHINGTON, May 10——Sena- iwrlul colleagues have pushed the {name of Senator Joseph T. Robin- son to the forefront in the discus= sion of a possible successor to As- |, |sociate Justice Van Devanter, of |the Supreme Court, who retires on: |June 2. | Senator Pittman publicly voiced |the view expressed privately by oth- |er Democratic Senators. | Senator Robinson is 64, an old |party leader and, Senator Pittman said “in the 30 odd years he has . |been in Congress, he has proven/ |that he is a man of integrity, cour~ lage and splendid legal attain- ments.” Senator Robinson's nomination to the Supreme Court.would create an immediate race for the position oh |those who might succeed him as floor leader. Senators Barkley, Har~ rison, Byrnes and Pittman are| mem‘uned Im this race. FILM ACTORS BEING POSTED: FOR BOYCOTT Striking Craftsmen Move Against Certain Stars | in Their Walkout ! HOLLYWOOD, Cal., May 19. !Striking movie craftsmen have ask- ed labor unions to boycott films in which are starred the following wellknown actors: Robert Mont- gomery, Frank Morgan, Franchot {Tone, Edward Arnold and Humph- ) i Disembarking from the U. S. S. PRESIDENT ENDS FRUISE En route to Washington, President Roosevelt spent a day at the Dutch ranch of his son Elliott (right) near Fort Worth, Tex. Here the President (foreground) is shown going for an automobile ride with (left to right) Mrs. Elliott Roosevelt, his son, James, and a friend, Mrs. Eloise Park. i | Potomac at Galveston, Texas, snding an 11 day fishing cruise, President Roosevelt was greeted by Governor Allred (center) an:! Cc;ingressman—elect Lyndon John- son (right! rey Bogart. They are all members lof the Executive Board of the |Screen Actors Guild. { The leaders of the striking crafts- men said they will join the CIO ‘unless the AFL gives more support >L0 their fight for closed shop rec- ugmtmn CANT SETTLE HOTEL STRIKE . Nations of | | | British Prime Minister, in Last Speech, Says League of ‘Doubtful’ Value LONDON, May 19.—Premier Stanley Baldwin, in what he called the “last speech I'll make as Prime Minister,” declared that the League of Nations is of “doubtful” The Prime Minister told British youth to rally. “I have had my hour—I pass soon into the shade. " value. BLONDE SLAYER | HAS COLLAPSED IN PRISON CELL Killer of Seven-Year-Old Daughter, by Torch, Axe, Passes Out NEW YORK, May 19.—8Sobbing violently, Mrs. Helen Tiernan, 25- year-old blonde widow, accused of the torch and axe murder of her seven-year-old daughter Helen, col- lapsed in the jail today. Dr. Albert Payne, prison physician, said she showed signs of “deep emotional exhaustion.” Despite 'Mrs. Tiernan's denial that he participated in the Kkill- ing, George Christodulus, res- taurant man and suitor, has been arraigned and held as a material witness after the District Attor- ney asked for a bail of $50,000. ——————— BASEBALL TGEAY The following are scores of gares | SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, May 19. |—Hotel operators and union offic- |ials appeared today to be as far |apart as ever after more unsuc- cessful negotations to settle the strike of 3500 workers. AFL MAY MAY HAVE ~ TORAISE DUES | | WASHINGTON, May 19.—Ameri- {can Federation of Labor leaders |today talked about doubling the dues, temporarily, to finance the battle with CIO. The proposal will |be submitted to the Presidents of |the Federation’s member unions |when they meet next Monday to chart a summer campaign NOMINATIONS WASHINGTON May 19.—Presi- ‘dem Roosevelt made the following | nominations *today: Sumner Welles, of Maryland, be Under Secretary of State. R. Walton Moore, of Virginia, to be State Department Counsel- lor. Both of the above are now serv- to B HALIBUTERS SELL, SEATTLE SEATTLE, May 19.— Halibuters arriving here today, catches and selling prices are as follows: From the western banks—Estep 25,000 pounds, 8% and 7% cents; Arthur H 39,000 pounds, 8% and 7% cents. From the local banks—Betty Jane 16,000 pounds,” Restitution 15,000 pounds, both selling for 8% and 7 cents; Orbit 15,000 pounds, Mariner 15,000 pounds, both 8% and 7 cents; Tillicum 13,000 pounds, Woodrow 14,000 pounds, both selling for 8% and 7 cents. PIRERPIATP, 1o s “Nix” to Relatives Gave Nixie Her Name OMAHA, Neb., May 18. — When Mr. and Mrs. Lysle I. Abbott's sixth daughter arrived some 21 years ago the Abbotts got letters from 40 relatives suggesting names for thc'i newcomer “N! said Mr, Abbott, “to lel‘ of them.” | From Nix came Nixie and that's what the youngest daughter has| been called ever since. She likes it .- ROSSES GO THOUGH 2CALIFORNIA RIVERS RISING, LAND FLOODED Crop Damage_Already Esti- mated at $300,000— Pea Pickers in Water land are un@ek flobd waters of Stansilaus and San Joaquin Rivers|p! as work crews sought to repair the rapaidly widening levee breaks. The break in the San Joaquin levee is more than 100 feet wide. Workers on the levee said the water is rushing through more than 30 feet deep. It is damage is already $300,000. T. M. Atsuoak, Japanese farmer, had 60 pickers harvesting the pea crop last night, by moonlight, and they were working in a foot of wa-| ter. FOOD HANDLERS MUST NOW TAKE MEDICAL TEST New Health Regulations Require Examinations at Least Once Each Year Every person employed in a food products establishment, barber shop, cosmetological establishment or dairy in Alaska in the future will be required to take a medical examin- ation to ascertain whether they have any disease, according to the rules and regulations compiled by the Territorial Board of Health and ap- proved by the Board of Administra- tion. The rules carry out the pro- visions of the law passed at the re- cent session of the Legislature au- thorizing the Commissioner of Health to make such regulations as would tend to curb the spread of infectious and contagious diseases. estimated that the crop| "~ 'FORT YUKON 1S CUT OFF;WATER RISING, REPORT No Communication from Stricken Section Since Last Monday Night NENANA THREATENED; PEOPLE LEAVE HOMES 8o cond Cotpeciive High Water Strikes Town— Schools Still Closed BULLETIN—Fairbanks, Alas- ka, May 19.—All efforts to com- manicate with Fort Yukon have failed and no word has been re- ceived from there since last Monday night when Ray Ran- dall, Deputy United States Mar- shal, by radiophone, said the eniire section was inundated, water was four feet deep on the floor of his house and he had moved to the second floor. He stated that the water was then rising. Fears are expressed heve that a serious condition exists at Fort Yukon. FLOOD CONDITIONS, NENANA FAIRBANKS, Alaska, May 19, — » used to travel about most of the town and all streets, !with the exception of Main Street, are flooded. The flooded river has dropped only four inches at 9 a.um, today from yesterday's crest. — TWO FLOODS | FAIRBANKS, Alaska, May 19, — |Two floods, in quick succession, have struck Nenana and left resi- dents stricken, driven from their homes. The Tanana continues |rampage. Few buildings are untouched by the water. ‘Warm weather is melting the snow and the ice danger is far from past. A general offer for aid has been received here from L. W. Kilburn, Mayor of Douglas, who said his city remembered how Fairbanks gave aid following the recent fire. This afternoon it was stated that Nenanaites are finding refuge in the 1ailroad station and warehouses, None of the hundreds of tons of freight, awaiting shipment down the river, have been damaged. The riverboats there are also reported to nave escaped damage from the ice. George Preston, President of the Fairbanks Red Cross Chapter, an= nounced today that the organization would give aid to sufferers of the flood and only six distressed persons have so far applied. Jealous Boy, 3, Beats 2-Month-Old Sister to Death NEW YORK, May 19.—Noel Cal- vin, aged 3, jealous of his baby sister who arrived two months ago, on the Under the regulations every em- |is again the youngest child in the ployee of the above named piaces family. He beat his sister, Dolores fs subject to examination at least | Ito death, the police say, by hitting once a year and must have a health 'her with his toys. certificate from the Board of Health | before he can be employed in such | establishments. BOY EXONERATED NEW YORK, May 19.—A medical The regulations also provide for |examiner's autopsy cleared little inspection of dairies, restaurants food establishments and fixes re- quirements for these places as well as providing for general sanitation. Penalty for violation is not more Noel Calvin of suspicion he might have caused the death of his baby |sister when he struck her with his | toys. “The child died of enlarged thy- than $50 fine or imprisonment for |mys gland ailment, often fatal to in- not more than 30 days. as those included in the first sani- tation code which was rejected by the Legislature only to be passed later after the regulatory provis- ions had been left to the Commis- sioner of Health - M!)()NALD ON YUKON |fants,” Dr. medical The rules are practically the same | SIG(gR. Ruger, examiner reported. Next Time He'li Watch His Cards OTTAWA, May 19.—The absent- |minded burglar with social aspira- |tions has a date at the Ottawa Louise enroute to Portland where the world’s fair in New York in|ing as Assistant Secretaries. she is to make her home. 11939. | John' Cudahy, of Wisconsin, to Mrs. White will join her two; The President, in vetoing the be Minister to the Irish Free State. children there, upon arrival, while appropriation, said the sum was Alvin Owsley, of Texas, to be Mr. White is to leave for Portland |“excessive” in view of efforts to Minister to Denmark. later in the summer to join his,balance the budget and suggested Edwin Neville, of Ohio, to be family. a smaller sum. Minister to Siam. I played in the two major leagues this| g, ‘ang Mrs, H. H. Ross are re- afternoon: turt to their home in Fairbanks, phume]N;:m‘;.l l:;f;fi;'gh 4 |by of Seward, aboard the stea- Brookl, > . oL , mer Yukon, after a winter vacation RS 1 Chicago 3 ltrip to the States. Mr. Ross was American League | tormerly — 5 y a Territorial Legislator Detroit ',’ Philadelphia 0. from the Fourth Division, J. I. McDonald, head of the Pet- |juil which will keep him from at- Creck Mining Company, is a tending the next Rideau Hall senger aboard the steamer Yu- soiree kon for Seward, enroute to his| After cracking a safe at a dairy | beadquarters at Talkeetna for the farm, Wilbur McDonald dropped a season’s mining operations. 5 'cau.ng card on tue floor. sale. DOW, JONES AVERAGES The following are today's Dow, Jones averages: industrials 169.75, rails 57.88, utilities 27.04.