The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, June 12, 1937, Page 4

Daily Afasha Ein plre ditor and Manager 20BERT W. BENDER by the EMPIRE blished_evers evening_except A Juneau, PRINTING COMPANY at Second and Alaska. Entered in the Post matter ——— SUBSCRIPIION RATES. Delivered by carrier in Juneau and Douglas for §1.25 per month. By mail, postage paid. at the following rate One year. in advance, $12.00; six months, in advance. $6.00 one month, in advance, $1 Bubscribers will confer the Business Oftice of any livery of their papers. Telephones: New vor if they will pronptly notify ilure or irregularity in the de- 602; Busi ss Ollice, 374 PRESS. ed to the use for d to or the local s office OCIATED is exclusively dispatches paper :nd MEMBER OF | The Associated Press republication otherwise news this of all credited also news n ATION GUARANTEED TO BE LARGER OF ANY OTHER PUBLICATION MAKE IT A GLORIOUS FOURTH Indications are that Juneau will have good old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration, one of the best in g The Chamber of Comme a amount of money, the Alas a e has ré ka June ble offering $600 for prizes in first aid contests to be put on by the miners and the American Legion, which has general charge of the affair gram which shows great promi=. Few places have the enjoyment these modern days has a tentative pro- not | | won't happen in your lifetime or mine. mean that public funds will be spent all over the lot just for the glory of the spending or even to keep money in circulation. Money will be spent for relief and kept in circula- tion, but when there is no longer any unem- ployment there will no longer be any basis for relief. It may be theoretically possible that unem- plovment some day may no longer have a place in our economic picture, But that day That might seem a pretty broad statement and to paint a rather blue picture, but it's true just the same and there is no use quarreling with the facts. There be more picturesque scenes, but we know of more inspiring than Auk Bay at 6 o'clock of a June morning, the Chilkat range in the distance and off There another thought for the WPA artists may none porpoise cavorting shore. Make Every American Famwily a Going Concern (Philadelphia Record) | | e | | It is against the interests of all of us for any of us to receive less than a living wage. That is the great economic discovery salvaged from the depression. That is the thought underlying the President's proposal for a national minimum wage and maxi- mum hour law, to provide $16 for a 40-hour week. Sixteen dollars is not a living wage, in the sense that it cannot, in this country, maintain pl cal and mental well-being for the average family But it is a start along the road to the living wage. It is the first step toward cashing in on the truth we have learned in the last seven years: Of all questions “affected with a public interes the national wage scale easily stands first. When this country fully realizes the importance of maintaining a living wage for all, we shall have we have sed | made ‘as great a step forward in practical economics u is|as Newton made in phys with his discovery of the aw of gravitation. Just as Newton's discovery clarified all thinking | in physics, so this discovery will clarify all our think- ing in economics, We are at last coming to recognize that a wage below the level of decent living for one family puts of celebrating the Fourth in the traditional Manner. | purden on every other family in the country. Paved roads and the automobile has virtually elimin-| ated the old-time celebrations in the States it worth while | the present have an end, favorable for a real celebration the modern trend, and development brings increased | population and vast stretches of highways, the time| will come here, too, whem the Fourth of July is just| another holiday for most people. still all join in a community observance far out the road, or by plane to the fishing spots,| but that those who like to enjoy the outdoors canno do both. They can take in part of the celebration and | go fishing or out to their cabin all the same day. | A crowd makes a Fourth of July celebration. You can help in putting over the celebration this year by, conditions we progress in| planning now to take in at least part of the program. chinery. Not |living wage not onlg enough people stay in town for the holiday to make|of relief and chari But today we can;which one man w It isn't so| that his employer used only for himself. We are at last coming to realize that a less-than- increases the public's burden but that by denying a family But up here, where our roads for |the right to consume its fair share of goods it strikes still rvnmm‘“‘ the heart of the producing-distributing mechan- ism on which our prosperity depends. Our mechanical progress has killed the old con- ! cept that it was best to produce goods at the lowest vossible cost in wages. That concept was correct for a handicraft day in rked for another and made products It is a concept that falls to ground in an industrial |age in which products are made to be sold—and in which products can only be sold to buyers with money. We are on the brink of discovering the principle ! that more wealth for the richest depends on constant and increasing consumption of goods by all. Nine-tenths of our wealth is in productive ma- That machinery has value only when its Lots of people are coming from out of town for the wheels are turning affair, the soldiers are coming down from the Bar-( racks, and joined with the residents of Juneau, Fourth this year can be a real one here MR. HOPKINS ON RELIEF gree with Ha theo! A great many people dis kins, Relief Administrator tinued relief under Federal supervision. is of the opinion that the Federal government never get rid of the relief and it might as well accept the fact cheerfully and attempt to administrate it in the best possible manner right or wrong, his views expressed in a recent inter as to his can L. Hop- | disgrace 3 / of con- couple sliding downhill for want of money with which Mr. Hopkins | 0 buy food and clothes—and a food and clothing in- The President’s plan is to see to it that those the Wheels continue turning by seeing to it that the owners of the machines have customers for their goods Today our good citizens are horrified if they see a courthouse or a bridge in bad repair. Such a lapse is considered a public disgrace. Tomorrow it will be considered an even greater to find a family in bad repair, a married dustry sliding downhill for want of families to take what the wheels endlessly pour out. The President’s plan is a start go on from that bare start. We sk We shall have to 11 have to find Perhaps, he is right, but.!means of adjusting wages and hours according to local conditions—adding a percentage for areas where costs view are interesting and in many respects enlightening are higher than elsewhere. to most people who realize there still is a definite| relief problem which must be handled. Discussing the subject, the Administrator said:| Some people will tell you that the Federal Government doesn’t owe the citizen anything, and that is true, as far as I am concerned. But it doesn't follow that the Federal Gov- | ernment may not protect the nation against | the results of widespread destitution among its citizens; that it should adopt a hands-off policy regarding factors making for the ma- terial well-being of all the citizens and the country &s a Wwhole. Nor does it follow that in the absence of a governmental obligation to the individual unemployed citizen, no one owes him anything. The vast majority of the rolls of the WPA today are only products of the capitalistic sys tem, of a highly industrialized State that re- quires a labor reserve to man the machines in periods of peak production. The reserve has always been there, but industry paid little of the cost of maintaining this reserve. Until recently the bill was paid by the workers them- selves, in degradation and misery. But the workers are not content in their idleness during the period between the high and low points of industrial production. Under the Works program those who otherwise would have been idle have received work They have liked it. And unless I am very much mistaken, they will use their political power in the future to see to it that the pro- gram is continued just as indu once d its political power to perpetuate its labor reserve at little or no cost to itself. Accordir. to Mr. Hopkins, pecple who are out of work through no fault of their own must be placed by government in useful employment in order to prevent the living standards of the entire community from being dragged down. He continues: To preserve the very life of business the mass of people must be able to buy, for mass production is the heart of our system. With this talk about the unemployed, what is going to take tare of the unemployed em- ployer? Nothing except the consumer’s dol- lar. It seems to me to be a proper function of government to see to it that the wheels of industry keep turning. And since this can be assurcd only by keeping men in employ- ment, what more natural than that the gov- ernment do the job? ‘That is why government will never entirely get out of the relief business. There is nobody else who can do the job. Industry can't do it, because industry can't be expected to pro- vide employment when there is no market for all the goods produced. Business men are in business to make a profit, and they wouldn’t show a profit for very lowg if they attempted to displace government in the business of re- lief. There can be no two ways about it. The Federal Government is in the relief business to stay. And the government that tries to get out of it altogether probably won’t remain in office very long. Of course, that does not all |C.l' 0. | employes, {contract on |lead to a settlement on its own terms. But the goal is and must be the living wage, the | wage that means life for business as well as for the wage-earner. American business will be a going concern when every family in America is a going concern, This week we take a historic step toward that great day The Wagner Act (New York Times) The poll of the employes of the Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation on the question of union recog- nition is the most important action whick has been |taken under Section 9 of the Wagner Labor Rela- |ticns Act. To 27,000 employes eligible to vote, one question was submitted: Did they want Mr. Lewi to act as their “exclusive” representative collective bargaining with the company? question some 7,000 employes voted No. appear not to have been sufficiently interested to exercise the right to vote. The remaining 17,000 voted Yes. Under the Wagner act the spokesmen chosen by somewhat more than 60 percent of the employes now become the sole spokesmen of 100 percent of the and the company has agreed-to sign a that basis. In this case, the closed shop was not immediately an issue: the union achieves the right to “exclusive” representation, but the company does not agree either to require all its present employes to join the union or to hire no one in future who is not a union mem- ber. There is, however, little reason to doubt that the C.I.O. will attempt to use the Wagner act to force recognition of the closed shop whenever and wherever it believes that it can do so. ‘A case in point occurred on the day preceding the election in the plants of Jones & Laughlin. In this case officials of a C.I1O. union in Michigan presented demands to the Consumers Power Company, operating in the aginaw Valley. The company proposed an election under the Wagner act in orded to determine the ap- propriate agency for collective bargaining. The union refused, unless the company first would guarantee a closed shop and the check-off system in the event that the union won the election. Under the Wagner act, the union must take the initiative in seeking an election. The employer may not do so. The situation was thus deadlocked. Thereupon a group of em- ployes seized the plant which was the key to the electric power supply of the Saginaw Valley, barr caded the gates, shut down production and paralyzed industrial activities in a score of neighboring com- munities. At this point Governor Murphy was forced to intervene. There is nothing in the Wagner act which calls in On that Nearly 3,000 | for the establishment either of the closed shop or of the check-off system. Nevertheless, the union made the granting of these demands a prerequisite to an election of representatives for the purpose of collec- tive bargaining, and refused to permit the Wagner act to be invoked—for its stated purpose of “diminish- ing the causes of labor disputes burdening or obstruct- ing interstate commerce”—unless il received assur- ance in advance that the process of bargaining would And the union had the whip hand in the matter, since the company s powerless under the law to appeal for an election. This sequence of events explains one reason why many employers believe the Wagner act must be amended before it can operate in an impartial manner. THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 1937. HAPPY * "e ! BIRTHDAY Ag H 20 Years Ago oroscope The Empire extends congratula- From The Empire tions and best wishes today, their 5 & “The stars incline birthday anniversary, to the follow-| 4 } but do not compel” ing: JUNE 12, 1917 JUNE 12 Charles E. Hooker of the J B. SUNDAY, JUNE 13, 1937 Joe Riedi Caro Company had left on the City| genefic aspects dominate through Isabelle Cashen of Seattle for the south. today, according to astrology, but Robert Geyer there is a sign supposed to indicate { Alberta Porter Because of Flag Day exercisesieytreme sensitiveness on the part Beatrice Bothwell scheduled by the Elks, the usual|oe poth men and women. Douglas Gray | Nels H. Rogne Earle Osborne Hawley Sterling Alfred Zenger, Jr. William A. Chippefrield J. P. Williams Photographer !had spent the week. United | DAILY LESSONS | X IN ENGLISH | By W. L. Gordon Deputy after having Oregon and Washin * Words Often Misused: Do not liams, say, 12 clause of consequence ;p]vle its meaning. Say, “I was so or the navy, {happy that I went to see him at jonce.” | Often Mispronounced: Ethyl. Pro- nounce eth-il, e as in bet (not as Fre in be), i as in ill. Sargent Often Mi: always be written as two words. | Synonyms: Eulogize, praise, ex- ! tol, laud | word study: « a word three times and it is yours.” Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering |one word each day. Today’s word Indispensable (noun); that which is absolutely necessary. “The three pensables of genius are under- as of July | Propositions for barren lakes and was to be speaker. H. L. Faukne orted The first roofing boards were be ing placed on the new school build- third story the Ed Andrews returned from Glacier Bay where he States ngton, Mayor Valentine had appointed pelled: Per cent should to plan for celebration of the Fourth propogation fish for the purpose of stocking the streams were be discussed at a meeting at which J. Sprague, fish hatcher expert, who had baseball game between Juneau and Thane had been postponed. was being poured and forms for the JUNE 13 ing. Concrete for Mrs. Lloyd Reid Joe Snow lower floors were being torn off Mrs. W. S. Pullen SRS had Marshal Harry Morton was back in Douglas | S a party prisoners to Federal institutions in') o tor those who pen love mis- of william Milligan, Thomas Wil- the and Thomas Donovan, who “I was so happy.’ So requires had been working at Chichagof, had to com- arrived in Juneau to join the army h of to left re- J Quarrels on trivialities may be easily started under this sway which foments family irritability and unpleasant domestic scenes. The planstary government ap- pears more favorable to employers than to employees. Labor leaders now may meet unexpected difficul- {ties. This is not a promising rule for Ithe clergy who may find their con- gregatiions hard to reach at this time when there are so many out- door lures. The wise will be careful regard- ing writings today. It is very un- sives. | sensational news which concerns navy or a steamship company has been prognosticated. This is a day to be cautious in swimming or sailing. l‘ London astrologers prophesy sin- lister influences which affect fi- H.'nancial matters in Great Britain.! R. Shepard, Gunnar Blomgren, Sim Repercussions are foreseen for the' iman, Jack Wooward and Frank United States. an executive commitee Money frauds may be numerous through the summer when clever ‘\'urmlhm,s of old schemes for cheat- ing on a large scale will be discov- ‘ered Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of benefits and good fortune, Quarrels are foretold, in both domestic and com- mercial relations. Children born on this day prob- ably will be exceedingly clever be disturbed by many great probJany will be independent and serious lems that may make the British lion |in character. Subjects of this sign roar. The government will meet usually have the courage of their Isupreme difficulties before the end | convictions. of summer, it is foretold. | © Roswell Morse Shurleff, artist, In the United States there will be a spirit of unrest which finds sur- was born on this day 1838. Others (who have celebrated it is a birth- cease in travel. Persons in all|day include Robert M. LaFollette, walks of life will spend money for Statesman, 1855; Harriet Beecher transportation in various forms.|Stowe, author, 1811; Richard Realf, Trailers will multiply | poet, 1834, Persons wnose birthdate it is (Copyright, 1 have the augury of a year of much O o pleasure through romance as well as| Nearly 10 million tons of lime- Jjourneys. New experiences will be stone would be needed to neutral- much enjoyed by many. ize the acidity of all the Oklahoma | Children born on this day prob jsoil which needs lime treatment. Don’t Be Satisfied! | Unless It’s Perfect! If your home or business refrigeration isn't working 1009 perfectly, if it is too noisy, or doesn'’t freeze properly phone our New Refrigeration Service Department Ask for John Houk, the Refrigeration Man PHONE 34 : Rice & Ahlers Compan 937) | S e e e Remember!!! If your "Daily Alaska Empire” has not been delivered nding, feeling, and persever- ance."—Southey. - LOOK and LEARN ! By A. C. Gordon L 1 What U. S. President served only one month of his term? cently to visit in Washington, was a Juneau bound passenger aboard the Princess Alice Mrs. Crystal Snow Jenne, wife of Dr. Jenne, was returning to Juneau aboard the Princess Alice Rev. James H. Condit, accompan- ied by his daughter, was a Juneau bound passenger aboard the Prin- cess Alice. Subjects of this sign usually know how to make the best of their tal- ents and opportunities. General Winfield Scott, army of- ficer, was born on this day 1786. Others who have celebrated it as a birthday include Dwight Bryant Waldo, educator, 1864; Frances Bur- ney d'Arblay, English novelist, 1752. MONDAY, JUNE 14, 1937 Stars emile today upon dwellers By 6:00 P. M. PHONE 226 2 From what is newsprint ‘paper Earth. According to made? on the planet 3. How many years is the legal Brig. Gen. E. H. Crowder, Judge qstrology this is an auspicious rule life of & U. S. patent? Advocate General of the United foy pecreation 4. What are “frozen assets”? States Army and Provost Marshal — wimen are well directed under 5 What state of the Union wab I charge of registrations, had wired this planetary government which called Franklin for four vears? . Federal authorities to VIgorously pugments ensrgy and inclines to- i search for unregistered men eligible ward revival of oldtime handicrafts ANSWER! for service. Sewing and knitting now will gain . a e ar; - S - popularity. m']; lx‘ll.h L R R Agenis for the Curtis and Wright This is read as a hapg wedding 5. Wood (hat is ground and mix- AcToplame factories had been trav- day Those who plight t iy ed with water and certain cheinis P8 through Alaska, contracting this configuration may look forward to form a pulp. for clea# spruce lumber. 4 to successful partnérship. 17 years. | Y All the arts should flourish this 4. Property or investments that From authentic news source month when there will be a desire cannot be turned quickly into cash, COMe _confirmation that to forget realities by turning to the 5. Tennessee. long awaited activity on the E: contemplation of beauty. Little RO e front had begun. Both German theatres will flourish amazingly. @—— g and Austrian newspapers were pre- Although this is the beginning dicting that the Russian oifensive of 5 pusiness week it is not a lucky MODERN . was imminen. s 50 A s 4 o FTIQUE 'TE terprise. Dim portents suggest great - | Juheau temperature had ranged caution regarding inevstments. By Roberta Lee | from 41 to 52 degrees. The day The evening is a favorable time was clear. for intellectual pursuits. The as- % 3 e g ap e SaliILg 2 i Q. Why shouldn’t a husband and wife be seated together at a dinner results. Try The Empire classifieds for table? A. Because seating them next to| others promotes conversation, ex-| | *change of ideas and opinions, and acquainted. A husband and wife have enough opportunity to con-|, Manag er HOTEL JUNEAU | Formerly Hotel Zynda CLARENCE WISE verse at home. Q. Would it be all right for a di- vorced woman, who is going to be married to a friend of her former husband, to invite the latter to the wedding, if they are still friendly? A. No. It would be very tact- less to do so, and would be sure to | allows the gueests to become better | [ ' | PHONE 206 Juneau Radio Service For Your RADIO Troubles | 122 Second St.—Next door te San Francisco Bakery | ) cause much unpleasant comment. Q. 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