The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, January 13, 1939, Page 5

Y L s " THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE, FRIDAY, THE GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE TO THE FOURTEENTH ALASKA LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY Submitted January 13, 1939 To the Fourteenth Alaska Legislative Assembly: Our Enabling Act provides that the Governor shall make suggestions to the Legislature as to legislation which | he deems advisable for the welfare and advancement of the Territory. With this in mind I submit the following matters for your atiention apd consideration. The Territory is in good shape financially. Business generally is good. The Territory has $977,112.82 in its Treasury. Notwithstanding this rosy condition, one of the things we always have with us is need of economy. No matter how much is in the Territorial treasury, the Territory must be operated on a business basis. This, in the interests of economy, your Territorial officers are doing. We ‘are endeavoring to reduce the Territorial government to the practice of a rigid economy, to avoid burdening the people with excessive taxation. ROADS AND AIRFIELDS The outstanding needs of Alaska are conceded to be roads: and airplane landing fields and I believe you should give serious consideration to the proposition of providing generous appropriations for these items, as well as gen- erous provisions of administration in order that the Terri- wrial Highway Commission might have some funds at its disposal for sponsoring or matching such federal funds as may become available for these uses from time to time. The study of this idea might also be extended to public works in the Territory. Mention should be made too, of the assistance pro- vided by the Territorial Highway Commissioner in the nature of relief work for unemployed in connection with the Forestry Bureau. AVIATION The development of aviation and its attending aids is of prime importance. The last Legislature provided for aeronautics, weather and airplane communication sta- tions under Chaper 75, Session Laws 1937. Rapid strides have been made (within the past few months) toward completing the stations provided for, and you now have in operation a station at Anchorage, a station at Fairbanks, a station in Juneau, and within a short time installation will be completed at Nome. These installations have been made possible by using equipment which has been given to us by the Federal Government and is of high quality. The buildings and aerials have been constructed from Ter- ritorial funds. With stations now in operation and those to be completed under the present plan, we are now con-| fronted with the matter of maintenance costs of this sys- tem uncil such time as the Federal Government through | the Civil Aeronautics Authority shall take it over. Careful | consideration should be given to future plans of develop- ment. LIQUOR PROBLEM One of the most vexatious problems with which we are faced is the matter of sale of liquor to Indians. There is a demand all over the Territory and from the Bureau of Indian Affairs in the Department of the Interior that an effort be made to reduce the quantity of liquor consumed by Indians. Experience has taught us that too much liquor is a bad thing for anyone and an especially bad influence upon Indians. It excites primitive natures, fills our courts with natives who without liquor would not be criminals. It seems to me that a permit system would afford the Territory the best method of handling the liquor situation. With statutory requirements that liquor could not be sold to persons unless they have a permit allowing them to purchase liquor, regulations could be made to take eare of the Indian situation, by preventing the issuance of permits to them. It is not my desire to foster a paternal- ism in attitude toward the Indians or to discriminate in any way against them but necessity is demanding a certain paternalism insofar as the liquor question is concerned. An idea that would be workable might be the es-| tablishment of a liquor administration or board, with an administrator as its head, to control the issuance of per- mits and the enforcement of such laws as you may make. In favor of the permit system is then this: If properly worked out, it should be effective with or without Terri- torial liquor stores. Either system of handling the retail of hard liquor could be used. I suggest that you read carefully the study of liquor taxation” and revenues contained in the report of the Alaska Planning Council. \ GOLD TAX One of the principal matters to come up before this sessfon of the Legislature will be that of taxation, particu- larly the gold production tax. I shall comq\unicate -to you further on that subject as quickly as possible. COMMISSIONER OF MINES The Commissioner of Mines is doing excellent and ex- tensive work. The Legislature will study carefully any reports from that office and I suggest that members, particularly the mining committee, confer with Mr. Stewart frequently and extensively and give careful .atten- tion to his recommendations. The mining industry is one of the two great industries of Alaska pnd lggislatoys can not well give too much time and consxd.emtlon to it and means for its proper growth and expansion. LABOR One of the serious problems to be consi('le.red by the legislature is the stabilization of labor conditions in the Territory. A study should be made into the conditions that create strikes which hurt the laborer and industry alike, and in turn have an ill effect upon business and trade and conse- quently upon the Tefritorial revenue. If it is possible to create a condition that would guar- antee to the resident laborers of Alaska a greater share in the Territory’s industry, this should be borne in mind in forming a labor policy. This is especially true in the fishing industries of the Territory, thepfargegt employers of labor in Alaska, and largest contributors to the Tem'tor'y's revenue. A sgabxh- zation of labor conditions in this industry should aim to provide for the Alaska laborer a greater share of the employment in the industry. If this were done, if more Alaskans were employed, and if Alaskan- employees had more to say about the question, it is my belief that strikes, ] such as that which seriously threatened the fishing inf!us- |try vlast season, would be less likely to occur. {against similar situations in the future, the legislature | would enable resident laborers to obtain a greater share of {employment in this industry. COPPER RIVER It has been announced that operation of the Copper River and Northwestern Railroad has ceased and will not be resumed. Inasmuch as the cessation of the activities ;Alaska, it is suggested that study be made of possible ‘gnte!.'ests of the Territory in the premises before consent | is given to the abandonment of that property. PUBLIC WELFARE f With the most careful administration and handling} appropriations be provided to meet the relief needs as; requested by the Director of Public Welfare. | 4 In the interest of economy and efficient service every | effort should be made by the Legislature to centralize welfare activities. | Special attention and careful study should be given | to all measures relating to child welfare. | PIONEERS’ HOME | During the past year the Pioneers’ Home has been |overcrowded and there has been a constant waiting list | of between 20 and 30 men. I believe this condition can | be overcome, or at least materially alleviated, by sunplying the Board of Trustees with sufficient money to take care of some of the chronic bed patients in private hospitals, and to pay certain men qualified for the Home, but in- eligible for a pension, a temporary allowance not to exceed 1$30.00 per month. The estimated cost of caring for the Home waiting list, and transportation of men to the Home is $50,000.00. This is not, in effect, asking for a new appropriation, but transferring an activity formerly handled by the Department of Public Welfare to the proper agency. i If, upon investigation, the Leégislature finds that more !musmg space should be provided, I recommend the build- img of a new and separate home, large enough to care for both present and anticipated future needs. ‘ EDUCATION ’ It is hardly necessary for me to comment on the need| for continued support for our institutions of learning, both {in our grade schools, high schools and in the Universityl of Alaska. I request that you give your usual careful] consideration to the appropriations needed to carry on these activities. UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION COMMISSION The Unemployment Compensation Commission is now functioning and is about to begin payments of benefits. |1 refer you to my previous message on this subject. | THE ALASKA PLANNING COUNCIL The Alaska Planning Council has prepared reports, !containing statistical information on many matters per- taining to the Territory and I suggest that careful atten- tion be given to these findings. REPRESENTATION AT FAIRS Alaska should have appropriate representation at both | the San Francisco Exposition and New York World’s Fair and if the Terrjtory is to have participation in these im- |portant events, legislative action should be taken at once.! | There is a demand from the people of the Territory! that we participate, in the interest of development of in-| (dustry and tourist travel. 2 The last Legislature made no appropriation for the fairs, and the Territory has had no funds with which to: work. Because of this situation, the governor has taken no preliminary steps toward participation in the fairs, that would commit the Territory to expenditures of money.; What Alaska does about representation at San Francisco ;md New York is a matter for this Legislature to de- itermine. i NATIONAL GUARD IN ALASKA | 1 have received many requests for the organization of a National Guard in Alaska. Various Army officers have discussed this subject with me and urged favorable action by the Legislature and I urge that you take up the question at your earliest convenience. The Army will| |cooperate in the establishment if your desire is to have a National Guard. Lt. Col. Lee, U. S. Army Engineer, is now in the interior of Alaska and will be pleased to discuss .the matter with a legislative committee when he returns to Juneau, which will be in about ten days. WOLF BOUNTIES | The matter of Territorial bounties on predatory ani- mals has become of major importance. After you have had sufficient time to study the treasurer’s report you {will see that within the past biennium there has been! 'dxpended approximately $125,000 and it is my understand- ing that there are on hand unpaid bounty affidavits in the neighborhood of $60,000 with three months left to run in this biennium. It is probable that the expenditure during the biennium will total upwards of $200,000. This is, of course, taking into account a deficiency appropriation of $45,000 which was made by the last Legislature for payment of bounties in the 1935-37 biennium. i While it is believed we must carry on our warfare 'against wolves and coyotes it has been suggested that our |present system is not entirely satisfactory and that the present law should be amended to meet existing ¢onditions. I am not prepared to say whether or not paid hunters would be more effective than the paying of bounties an you may find that a change in a schedule of bounty pay- ments can be amended so that the pelts from these animals may become the property of the Territory of Alaska upon payment of bounty. I am sure that all members appreciate the importance of predatory animal 'destruction and I hope that you may develop some plan that will be more suitable in the premises. f DEFICIENCIES ‘ The matter of making deficiency appropriations to cover expenditures during the biennium 1937-39 will be brought to your attention in the near future. The offices of the Attorney General, Territorial Auditor, Territorial Treasurer and Commissioner of Mines have each found that its appropriation for the past biennium was insuf- ficient, and in ord¥ to carry out the duties of the respec- tive offices it was Tound necessary to create deficiencies. I am conliden$ that you will make gvpropriations to l Public Welfare JAN. 13, 1939. To guard |cover these items upon the showings of these officers. 3 he You will also be called upon to make a deficiency ap- |should devote its efforts to finding some method that|propriation to cover obligations of the Department of and I urge you to attend to this at an early ULL TEXT OF GOV. TROY'S MES date to alleviate suffering among the needy. COOPERATION Most of the territorial officials have presented reports of their furnish detai required in your study. s and the others are ready and willing to e £ in connection with their administrations. {of this line may be of vital concern to the people of We hope you will not hesitate to call for any information Other matters may be presented to you from time gest. {to time in separate communications as occasions may sug- 1 stand ready to cooperate with you at all times during the Session, and to render whatever aid I have of welfare funds, it has been found that the appropriation ithi i im i : e 3 b th 4 ve u. ne ¢ s the advance- for this past biennium has been inadequate, and I suggest‘mznglt,?lixll;fin;ra':h‘%‘:z zv(:!lfarg);io hee]"“;:lp{:;l(n iy : Respectfully submitted, JOHN W. TROY, Governor. NO HOLDOUT, SAYS MOSES PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 13.—"“Never again will I be a holdout,” said Wally Moses of the Athletics, last summer. “Of course, I did some working out at my home in Houston but it was not like the real stuff when you are training with your club. As a result, it was almost mid- season before I really hit my stride.” Moses, however, is not the only holdout of 1938 who has the same idea. There were several others, who held out until the training sea- son was two or three weeks old, that experienced poor seasons and attributed their slump to the fact they did not have the proper work- outs in the spring. -, SEALS ARE T0 PLAY AT NIGHT DURING SEASON Four Contests Are Sched- uled Weekly Under Flood Lights SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 13.—The San Francisco Baseball Club prob- ably will play four night games a week next season, President Charles Graham said today. The increase of | after dark contests depends on the number of sports events which will be held days during the Golden Gate exposition, the Coast League club's' head declared. The exposi- tion's schedule has not yet been re- leased but it s believed a majority of the sports events will take place during the day. For the last several jvears the Seals have played night games on Tuesdays and Fridays If the number is increased, contests also will be played Wednesdays and Thursdays. YANKEES REPORT ON FEBRUARY 26 NEW YORK, Jan. 13—The New York Yankees start their quest for a fourth straight world champion- ship'on February 26 when the pitch- ers and catchers are due to report at the St. Petersburg, Fla., training base, The rest of the high-salaried troupe that has spread-eagled all opposition since 1936 is due March 15. Six days later the club plays the first of thirty-four exhibition games with the St. Louis Cardinals. DODGER SPRING “SCHEDULE GIVEN BROOKLYN, Jan. 13.—An all- major league schedule of thirty-one games was announced today by the Brooklyn Dodgers for their spring training exhibition series. The entire sqaud of Dodgers will report at the Clearwater, Fla., training base March 1. EVERS, MARANVILLE - TEAMED UP AGAIN ALBANY, Jan. 13.—Some twenty odd years have elapsed since Rab- bit Maranville and Johnny Evers were teamed together. It will be quite a combination at Albany, N. Y. with Evers running the office and the Rabbit running the team on the field. suo_@ 15EEE ANN ARBOR, Mich, Jan. 13.— Football shoes of End John Nichol- son are the largest ever worn by a Michigan football player. They're 15EEE and come from the manu- facturer packed In two boxes, | { | " (THREE GRIDDERS IN FIGHT GAME MEPHIS, Jan. 13.—Three youths who gained fame on southern col- lege football teams now are seeking fame, plus cash, in the prize ring The youths are Lloyd Montgom- ery, former Arkansas blocking halfback; Harry (Moon) Mullins, one-time star end at Mississipp State, and Eddie Crawford, of Ten- nessee, All are heavyweights. TIME REMAINS IN FOR CLOCK IN IOWA IOWA CITY, Jan. 13.—With only a few changes, the football clock at he University of Iowa has been converted into a basketball timer. The hands of the clock will show the exact number of minutes and seconds to play in each half. At the expiration of time the hands will reach zero and a siren will sound. RIS . 2 BRIGHT LIGH LEXINGTON, Ky, Jan 13. — Sweeping Light, now at stud near here, set new track records at seven furlongs, one mile and a mile and an eighth, GALE RETURNS NEW YORK, Jan. 13—In 1937 Lauren Gale set a new record on the west coast by scoring 408 points in major competition. Last year he again starred for Oregon. Fleet Problem X Tests U. S. Defense (Continued from Page One) | [ { | '(OL. RUPPERT | 'PASSES AWAY (Continued trom 2age One) feated them in the two previous clas- sics. There were world champion- ships again in 1927, 1928, 1932 and 1936. Ruppert was born in New York || on August 5, 1867, and was named for his father, the founder of the] Ruppert Brewing Company. He went | shrough Columbia grammar school and passed examinations for ad- nission to the School of Mines, of Columbia University. But at his father's request he went into the brewery. From Laborer to Manager He began by washing barrels, then | learned to mix beer and by stages yent through the various manufac- turing departments and on to the wead office. When he was 23 his ather went on an extended trip and left his son in charge as general superintendent. The test was a success and thereafter he was in charge of the business. The output grew from 350,000 barrels in 1892 to 1,300,000. in the year that prohi- bition went into effect. In post- prohibition years this figure was doubled. Ruppert's first essays in public life were made when Gov. David | 8. Hill picked him out of the ranks of the Seventh Regiment, New York City's crack infantry outfit, ind made him a Colonel on his staff. Gov. Roswell P, Flower, who suc-| ceeded Hill in 1891, kept Ruppert on as senior aide. It was recorded of the Ruppert of those days that he displayed “grace and aptitude” as| a public speaker and in the Colum- bian celebrations of 1892-3 it was he | who, on behalf of the Governor, de- | livered the speech of acceptance at | he unveiling of the Columbus mon- ument in New York. Ruppert was elected to Congress in 1898 as a Tammany Democrat. His district, the New York fifteenth, vas normally Republican, but he von his seat by a margin of more than 10,000 votes, was thrice re-| elected and got out of the National | Legislature only by declining re-| nemination in 1907. ! GULLS, OSPREYS | AND AUKES WIN AT ELKS' GAMES Elks Bowlers picked up the 16- | nound balls last night after their middle - of - the - week blow and chalked off three scheduled games. Feathered League contestants in the | first game rolled for total team scores of 1423 and 1444. The Aukes came in on the short end of the three-game series, with the Ducks, | and failures. Submarines will go|in the close opener. long distances as undersea scouts. In the second game Ospreys e s i L S Eats §50 Check ! Admitting she swallowed & check for over fifty dollars to protect & male companion suspected of rob< bery, Mrs. Lillian Silvier, 20 (above), was given a six-month sus- ' pended sentence after being found gmlty of larceny by Boston court,’ he arrest led to reconciliation with | ber husband of two months, Mhu’; Silvier, d (HAMBERASKS - 5,000 FROM LEGISLATURE Annual Report of Territor- ial Chamber ls Sub- . mitted Today " Report of the Alaska Territorial Chamber of Commerce was placed in the mails yesterday. The Boayd of Managers of the Chamber prg- | sent such a report every two years to the Governor for tral to the Legislature. i Activities of the Territorial Cham- ber in the past two years are re- viewed in the report. H Recommendations made include furthering of aviation develoj especially the air route Mm Seattle and Southeast Alaska; ef- forts to protect Alaska fisheries flm invasion by nationals of fore! countries; endorsement of a Pro- gram of industrial devel ) and request from the lature an appropriation of $5 fo 5 tinue publicity and information ser- vice, 4 ————— HAIDA SCHOOL The air arm, particularly the big|dumped the Albatross by winning flying boats from West Coast, Nor-|three straight although there was folk and Panama, is expected to get|only 22 pins difference in the final its toughest workout. pin count. In the last contest the MOVES ASHORE 115 PersmrSion Up foy Marines will be in there, too, car- | Fai three straight rying out landing and base defense thmlud:m‘.’ed e CIasses_“"ee o' Ihem % operations possibly at Puerto Rico. Following are the scores of last| A War Won't Be All night's n:\u: } Afe women Additional activities include ex- Aukes | tensive gunnery practice and the|Bavard ... 180 180 180—*540| Lieut. N. G. Fulford of the Coast scheduled visit of the fleet to New|Fagerson ... 165 127 156— 44g|CGuard cutter Haida; who originat- York for the World's Fair opening|Whitehead ..... 145 145 145—*435 e the navigation school idea for in April, . o __"|the public under the auspices of Altogether the West Coast ves-| Totals . 480 452 481—1423|the Coast Guard, the first timig sels will be in the Atlantic about Ducks |such a practice has ever been car- five months. Some may be shifted|Council 181 170 208— 559|ried out, found himself today in to the Atlantic squadron, recently|Blake .. 127 160 174— 461|the embarrassing predicament of put under the command of Admiral| Ramsay 133 159 132— 424|the Old Woman in the Shoe./ ' . Claude C. Bloch. About 32 combat — —— — | Checking registration lists fof ships of the Pacific fleet, already| Totals 441 489 5141444 | classes beginning tonight at 7:30, moving into the Atlantic, will re- e |Puiford found 115 persons had main behind—some for overhauling. Ospreys signed for the weekly courses, three The mock war will take naval|Sperling 158 154 182— 494 |of them women, and because the battlewagons over an area extend- | Wilson 165 193 154— 512|Haida, after all, is not exactly & ing from Cuba southeast to*Brasil|Clark . 177 134 155— 466 Town Hall, it was necessary to and the equator. Huge patrol — — — —— ! make arrangements for hoiding the bombers will soar over South Am-| Totals .....500 481 491—1472|classes in the High School Audi~ :;k!l‘;l .fiidvres—dsu w:mmm“z‘ummt Albatross . torium. 1 e Un can do | Boggan .. 175 175 175—*525| Doors will open on the called “united defense”' of all Hermle 191 135 164— 490 | Street en&rlnncle”n 1 o'cloe:'m Americas. 3 Eliason 145 145 145—°435|class will begin promptly at' 7:30 It Wi Sopperloiorrs, | erecivnl| PRI OO, uonl"m“ m Totals 511 455 484—1450| The three women braying the ranks of 112 men are Billle La- HONOR lmul‘m Falcons Brash, Edith Bonesteel and Mrs. M. : . Werner 165 165 165—*495 | Tye, ; % mm" Messerschmidt 188 151 179— 518 b AR " Morgan 126 139 111— 376 ; i All legislators will be entertained { Totals 479 M B d H fl S§ Tuesday evening at the monthly . Gulls 9ot IS, ernar o e Norlitemen dinner, held at 6:30| Burke 149 162 150— 470 w h 'l' f Id E ’ ; oclock in the Parlors of the Williams 169 136 154— 459 “ woi0 venl | ggrth:rnnuxhz mterlan‘sloedhom 115 121 136— 472 — % urch, it was an today. . e e, e | tea this afternoon af home Among the guests of homor will | Totals 433 419 4491301 o;‘g,s, R. L. Bernard ;.:h’. two- be Senator Leroy Sullivan of Nome, | “Average score. Did not bowl. who will be guest speaker for the | AR b mvevor Dovis, oemt pmosogroon: PROFESSOR MENGE | DIES IN GERMANY er, who will show several roles of | colored film. | Alex Dunham is chairman in charge of dinner arrangements, while the Rev. John A. ?h-e will GOSLAR, Gefmany, Jan, 13.—| preside as toastmaster. 1mv|mty Professor Herman August | All planning to' ‘attend Tuesday | Menge, 97, noted classical scholar, | evening’s gathering are Mmdiwho wrote several standard works to make reservations by calling 373 | including the Menge Bible, died here as soon as possible, today, J | fold significance, it not only is hon- oring Mrs. E. G. Reep, who 18 visite ing here from Everett, Wash., but . well-wishers are honoring her daughter, Miss Ellen Repp, noted contralto, whe is making her debut at Town Hall thi8 afternoon at 4:30 o'clock, Juneau time. . Ten guests are present for the informal gathering this afl at the Bernard's residence on Soul Main Street. e Empirve Ads Pay.