The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, April 26, 1938, Page 8

Democrats Lead In Number Votes Cast in Primary Light Balloting Up to Early| Afternoon with Heavier Forecast for Evening ra had a substan- fial majority of the ballots cast in the primary e ion in Ju 1 up fo 8 o'clock this afternoon but the total tally for both parties of 452 ballots was indicative of a compara- tively light primary vote, although the evening hours were expected to bring out the largest number of voters. The Democrats held commanding jeads in votes cast in both precincts No. 1, at the fire hall, and precinct No. 2, on Front Street, and split even in No. 3 on Willoughby Avenue. At 3 o'clock 137 Democratic bal- Iots had been cast in No. 1 and 63 Republican No. 2 showed 75 Democratic and 57 Republican and No. 3 was divided, 45 and 45 The vote was compaiable witl that of the last primary, although the voting in No. 2 was somewhal stronger at the same time in the 1936 primary, and two years ago the Republicans held a, lead in number of ballots cast, 50 to 39. whereby today it was even. The polls close at 7 o'clock to night. PLEDGE GIVEN PRESIDENT T0 HELP RECOVERY Sixteen of N;triorn's Leading Men Will Cooperate with Roosevelt WASHINGTON, April 26. — Six- teen of the Nation’s leading bankers, industrialists and insurance execu tives, pledged themselves to co- operate in “every effort of the Presi- dent to restore confidence and nor- mal business conditions.” The movement to cooperate with the President in his effoits to stop recession and restore recovery was launched in a large measure of help from Owen Young, General Electric Board Chairman, and Winththrop Aldric, Chairman of the Board of the Chase National Bank of New York City. - MISS McFADDEN LEAVING Miss Margaret McFadden is leav- ing aboard the Aleutian for hei home in Onalaska where her mother is again seriously ill. Miss McFad- den, Juneau Grade School teacher. will not return for the present se- mester. - e Motion pictures of the rare white rhinoceros have been made in Africa by Capt. C. W. R. Knight. Empire classifieds pay. WHAT YOU ) © INS. CO. N. & [ i el COOD EXAMPLE forhis irder to fingerprint 300,000 CCC i :nrollees was set by Robert Techner (left), director, with 8. Sacco taking impressions. THE CCC GROWS UP, STARTS ITS SIXTH YEAR = i { ! i o | | i il L FOR A PERMANENT CCC pleaded Director Robert Fechner, testifying before senate un- employment committee, succeeded agency known as WOODS FRAME typical CCC camp in Cumberland Falls state park, Kentucky. As stated in government manual, CCC pur- pose is to give employment and vocational training to youths (17 to 23 years) and, to limited ‘extent, to war veterans and Indians through the performance of useful public work, NEW OFFICERS ARE CHOSEN TO FILL LEGION VACANCIES on held by Al- ford John Bradford Post, American Legion, last night in the Dugout to fill vacanci ed by the resig- nation of Wi Bacon Irom the Commander’s ch due to taking ce in Sitka, resulted A mid-year el fill the u pired term as Comma der; Bert Lybeck, who has been sec- Don't Get Caught ir your OWN Fire Tra A but is founded upon PHONE 249 Clea Up and Paint Up EVERY PRECAUTION AGAINST FIRE means not only carefulness and cleanliness— INSURANCE! Guard your property by your common-sense efforts ——— but be protected by Responsible Insurance against any chance. SHATTUCK AGENCY ond Vice Commander, was moved up to First Vice Commander, Rus- cll Clithero was chosen Second Vice Commander and Alired Zenger was elected Chaplain, the station which had been held by Clithero Meeting of the Execuiive Board of the Post has been called for next Monday evening at 7 o'clock, before the regular meeting, to outline plans for the remainder of the Legion year, ending in October, AR S There are 500 Austrians in Lon- don. p! citing need of supplying work for youths. Included in work of CCC—which Emergency Conservation Work established under act of March 31, 1933— is preservation of country’s natural resources. Injprovement of these resources embraces construction of wild life refuges such as this artificial ‘duck marsh being built at Great Salt lake, ROCKY ROAD for CCC enrollees ran, not to Dublin, but across rocky regions throughout the country. Here, a rock-crusher pounds along in Shasta national park, West Virginia, with CCC enrollees supplying the man power. CCC enroliments are made for periods of not less than six months. CHAMP FIGHT T0 BE STAGED IN NEW YORK Yankee S_tadiurfi Chosen for Site of Joe Louis, Max Schmeling Match 4 NEW YORK, April 26.—Joe Louis will defend the title of Champion of World Heavyweights Schmeling in Yankee 22. This announcement was made this afternoon by Mike Jacobs who is the promoter' of the big sporting event. New Picture Decorates Federal Building Lobby Visitors to the Federal Building can now glimpse Southeast Alaska and its attractions at a glance these days as they enter the lobby. An excellent color drawi ‘Tongass National Forest area included the southeast section of the Territory has been prepared by Mrs. Sal hafer, draftsman in the Forest Service, and yesterday was mounted in the Federal building lobby. Showing the principal cities, islands and waterways, the drawing is illustrated with game, re- creation area skef and other ideas giving a graphic and excellent picture of this region. Similar drawings are being made by Mrs. Shafer and they will be hung at vantage points in the States. There is more building going beauty. Clean Up-Paint Up' Fix Up in the Better ) o A/ VA a2\ A KA/ Y A2 on than in many years. Homes are being repaired and modernized. Additions are being made +« « 8UNn porches and extra rooms added. An encouraging sign. For these modernization programs mean Increased values aside from livability and new architectural We are prepared to supply your lumber needs—o? all kinds. Estimates cheerfully submitted. And we will assist you in arranging a loan . .. which can now be made through the gov- ernment’s Better Housing program. | COLUMBIA LUMBER CO. TELEPHONE 587 DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 1938. TAXBILL IS REVISED TO JOINT GROUP New Form of Measure Said to Be Conductive to More Employment ASHINGTON, April 26.—A joint nd Senate Committee today completed work on a compromise draft of the conflicting Senate and’ : House Tax Revision Bills. rman Harrison, of the Senate Committee, said the mea- as the “most forward step in toward helping employment, private initiative, through a fiscal ! policy of the Federal Government.” The Committee earlier accepted a modified form of the undistributed profits tax, approved by President Roosevelt, and condemned by busi- ness. The Committee adopted the principles of the capital gains tax- ation plan which was approved of in some business circ It was voted to accept the House approved provisions for increasing the gallon tax on liquor, from $2 to $2.25. The Senator Borah proposal to make future issues of Government securities taxable, was rejected. .- Chamber Gets Out “First Day Covers” For Air Mail Flight The Juneau Chamber of Com- merce has gotten out some “first day covers” in connection with the inauguration of the tirst air mail service from here to Fairbanks next Tuesday and they are now available at the office of Eecretary R. H. Stevens in the Alacka Federal Sav- ings and Loan, it was anncunced today by President Charles W. Car- ter. The “covers” depict an airplane in flight and were gotten out by the Chamber in connection with its sponsorship of the celebration cn| May 3, marking the start of the service over Pacific Alaska Airways .- NEW GOVERNMENT BUILD ING, HOSPITAL WING, PRINCE RUPERT Cornerstone for the new Canad: ian Government building in Prince Rupert was laid April 20, according to word to the U. S. Customs of- fice here. The new edifice will cover about half a block and will house all the government offices in the Canadian city. Dominion Represen- tative Hanson of Prince Rupert of- ficiated at the ceremony. Prince Rupert also is to have soon a new addition to its hospital, ac- cording to word brought here, $100,- 000 have been set aside for the con- o Struction. e Jean Lafitte, the buccaneer who preyed on shipping in the Gulf of Mexico, commanded a detachment of his men at the Battle of New Orleans and was pardoned for his| acts of piracy by President Madi- son. A (LOSES Midnight Tomight 00C Unit From States Is o Work In McKinley Park ‘200 Men Being Enrolled in | Seattle District for Sum- | mer. Activity in Alaska A contingent of 200 Oivilian Con- | servation Corps enrollees, recruited { in the Puget Sound district, will sail ° | from Seattle June 1 to work in Mc- | Kinley National Park during tle summer. season, according mation received here from the south. The men will be er work in the park J headguarters and in grounds sur- the new hotel which is be completed about mid- summer. Tk 11 be uncer t ervision of J. Liek. intendent of the Park for the 1 tional Fark Service Charles G. Burdick, head of cCC in the Territory, said the unit from the States would have no connec- tion with the Alaska CCC activities having no bearing on its quota, but was an additional contingent for the summer oniy to further the work in the park. They will return south in the fall. D Volcanoes are situated in areas of weakness in the earth’s crust. DIMOND ASKS PENSIONING ° FOR JUDGES Would Have Those Who Sit * on Alaskan Benches Retire at 70 . WASHINGTON, April 26.—Alaska Delegate Anthony J. Dimond today asked Congress to pension Federal 1dgos in Alaska when they reach of 70, if they have served for 's previously. Dimcend explained that ¢ Territorial ~ Judg ve the same treatment continental United | BOAT FIRE Smoke pouring up from the engine room when the boat Pheasant’s en- ¢ gine was started this afternoon, w responsible for a fire alarm that alled the Fire Department (o the Upper City Float > The craft, owned by Frank Met- calf, was undamaged. Oil and grease on the engine simply burned off when the engine became heated B A Today's News Today.—Empire. Dry Cleaning.{ SAFETY WE CLEAN EVERYTHING CLEANABLE! in siik, wool or linen wearing apparel * * blankets, other fabrics, etc. * draperies Our modern processes bring your clothes or fabrics back to you as clean and crispy as when new. For safety, dependability and best results call us. ALASKA LAUNDRY ZORIC SYSTEM CLEANING PHONE 15 U i ) American Legion ICE POOL TANANA RIVER ICE MOVE DATES AR Clean Up-Paint Up, Fix Up in the Better Housing Program 1917—April 30 at 11:30 a.m. 1918—May 1l at 9:33 am. 1919—May 3at 2:33 p.m. 1920—May 11 at 10:46 a.m. 1921—May 11 at 1922—May 12 at 1923—May 9at 1924—May 11 at 1925—May 7 at 1926—April 26 at 1927—May 13 at 1928—May 6at 1929—May Sat 1930—May 8at 1931—May 1932—May 1at10: 1933—May 8at 7:30 p.m. 1934—April 30 at 2:07 p.m. 1935—May 15at 1 1936—April 30 at 12:58 p.m. 1937—May 12 at 8:04 p.m. Rt o= 4 6:42 am. 1:20 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 3:10 p.m. 6:32 p.m. 4:03 p.m. 5:42 p.m. 4:25 p.m. 3:41 p.m. 7:03 p.m. 9:23 a.m. 15 am. 10 at 32 p.m. L) 00 ’" ! 4|