The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, May 19, 1939, Page 1

THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE “ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME® — ey JUNEAU, ALASKA, FRIDAY, MAY 19, 1939. 7 PRICE TEN CENTS DIES NETS SNARE HIGH ARMY MAJOR Wide Anti-Semific Cam- paign Revealed by Secret Agent REPUBLICAN HEAD ALSO TO TESTIFY Witnesses Say Activities Caused by Fear of Revolufion | WASHINGTON, May 19.—Chair- man Martin Dies, Democrat of Tex- as, head of the House Committee on Unamerican Activities, announces the committee has evidence to show a well organized anti-Semitic cam- paign has developed in the United | States and that it has attracted the support of Major General George Van Horn Moseley, retired. Dies made public a letter he said Moseley, former Fifth Corps Area Commander in the Army, had writ- ten to a New York National Guard officer. The letter said in part: “The fact is that the most serious problem confronting America today is just this problem; the Jew and how to get locally, ally.” Another letter, allegedly written by Moseley to a Reserve Army Cap- tain, said: “If the Jews bump me off, be sure to see they get credit for it from coast to coast. It will help our cause.” - nationally and internation- CALLED TO STAND WASHINGTON, May 19. The House committee investigating un- American activities has asked Major General George Von Horn Moseley, retired, to tell what he may know about a widespread anti-Semitic campaign that other witnesses said is based on fears of a revolution in the United States. The action in calling Moseley to the stand was taken after his name had been brought up by the com- mittee last night in disclosing evi- dence developed by a train of secret agents across eastern and southern states. Moseley is asked to appear Mon- day along with three others, John Hamilton, National Republican Par- ty Chairman, whose testimony show- ed that on request he supplied a list of Republican National Committee- men to a man named by other wit- nesses as active in the anti-Semitic campaign; George Deatherage Stal- bans, of West Virginia, Chief of the Knights of the White Camelia, and Felix McWhirter, Indianapolis banker, Oahu Lighfs Darkened in Army 'Raid’ 52 Planes Make Atfack- Report Blackout Is Complefe Success HONOLULU, May 19.—A complew blackout of strategic Oahu Island by its civilians in less than two minutes prevented 52 “enemy” air-| planes from staging a successful sur- | prise attack last night. The air raid gave the civilians of the island on which Honolulu is located their first opportunity for direct cooperation with armed forces. Major General Charles Herron, Hawalii Department Commander, flying in one of the raiding war | planes described the blackout as a complete success. “Very few scattered lights could | be seen,” said the Major, “giving us the impression of flashlights or fireflies and enabling us to know we were over inhabited territory, but we could not distinguish any portion of the town.” Major Herron spid if the lights had been extinguished when the at- tacking planes were a hundred miles at sea it would be extremely difficult to locate the island. rid of his influence definitely, | KING, QUEEN Crowd, However, Greets CREDENTIALS OF In an elopement, Robert H. Ickes, 25, foster son of Secretary of the Interior Harold H. Ickes, wed at Lishon. O. HOUSE MEMBERS GETTING FUN OUT OF MANY U. §. NO SUSPENSION OF ASSESSMENT WORK THIS YEAR Prospedors_Nfilsl Improve Claims by $100 Worth of Improvement 'WASHINGTON, May 19. — The Senate today served notice on pros- pectors that Congress will refuse to enact legislation suspending the an- nual assessment work requirement on mining claims held on location in continental United States and the Territory of Alaska. By unanimous vote, the Senate agreed to postpone action indefin- itely on the bill by Senator Murray prdposing suspension of the $160 requirement for the fiscal year end- ing June 30. | Senator Hayaen told the Senate that the action serves “claim hold- ers notice that they can expect no {relief this year.” | Certain Senators were prepared |to resist passage of the bill. The House Mines Committee and also President Roosevelt both opposed | continuance of the moratorium. BRIIISH BACK UNITED STATES, JAPAN DEMANDS Rejed Ni;;R n Govern- ment Claim for More Sefflement Power TOKYO, May 19. — The British Government ha$ paralleled the ac- tion of the United States in reject- ing the Japanese claims for a wider representation on the International Settlement Council at Shanghai. - .- Leiserson Confirmed WASHINGTON, May 19, — The Senate has confirmed the nomina- tion of William Leiserson tobe Chairman of the National Railway Mediation Board and member of iLhe National Labor Relations Board. Charlotte Levine, 22, of Chicagc, Tekes works in Pittchureh PROBE INTO ARTY PROJECTS By PRESTON GROVER WASHINGTON, May 19. Just now House members are having their | first real fun with the Federal writ-| ers and theatre projects after deal- ing very gingerly with them for three years or more. These arty projects have had House members down wind for a number of seasons. House members for the most part are a country- grown variety and the easiest way to make them feel completely un- comfortable is to insist that they don’t understand the later art move- ments. ‘Whether the Federal writers un- derstand the movements is still an- other matter, but they have been sort of on a pedestal, free from more than half-hearted interference. But when the WPA appropriation request came forward, a House sub- committee got busy. It sent an in- vestigator to New York to gather all witnesses and evidence. The inves- tigator, H. Ralph Burton, did some- thing more than a casual job, al- though at the time he appeared before the committee his testimony was decidedly on the incomplete| { side. HIGH COSTS—LOW TALK! But he had exhibits. He disclosed that labor and material costs of | producing “Prologue to Glory” was | $250,208. He had cost data on a| half dozen other theatre project pro- ductions. “Haiti,” for instance, cost | $186,000, and others were in similar brackets. Moreover, the rehearsal time of some of the plays ran well on to- ward a year, which the Congressmen considered an extraordinary length of time to put a play in order. And committee members suspected $200,- 000 items looked too big for just one play. Mr. Burton said, moreover, that some of the lines in “Sing For Your Supper” were a bit bawdy. Instantly the Congressional ears | Ipricked up, but Mr. Burton, perhaps | something of a Victorian, looked | hastily around the room, saw sev-| eral women present, and decided it | would be just as well to put the| items in the record without embar- rassing himself by reading them. ‘We asked him what the lines were. One was a jingle rhyming “intel- lectual” with “sexual.” Another was a bit more earthy, in a sea-going | way. NUDES UNEXCITING Mr, Burton’s prize exhibit was two large albums of photographs of models in the nude. Again we were an inquiring person, but came to the conclusion that it takes an awful lot of hunting to find a model who would truly inspire a man to his best painting. The subjects were on the lumpy side and not at all the sort (Continuca on Pagt;_ Fr;llri | night trip from Montreal, a | newsmen, HIT OTTAWA IN DRIZZLE Sovereigns at Station, During Procession / ROPER RECEIVED His Majesty Takes Part in Unprecedented Cere- mony at Event OTTAWA, May 19.—King George and Queen Elizabeth came to Ot~ tawa today in a cold drizzle for a} two day visit. The blue and silver special Royal} train rolled into the temporary sta- tion on the southern boundary of! the city at 10 o'clock and the Sov- ereigns stepped out to cheers of a crowd and the booming of a 21-gun valute, The King and Queen saw the Northern Lights glowing and dart- nig like celestial fireworks on the an un- usual sight even in Canada for so late in May Immediately on arrival at Rideau Hall, the offciial residence of Can- ada’s Governor General, after the procession through the main streets of the Capital City, the King accept- ed the credentials of Daniel C. Ro- per, w United States Minister to Canada. The Knig, in an unprecedented ceremony, told Roper that the “close friendship between the people and their neighbors makes all the more pleasurable the coming visit to the United States.” - No Spendmg, Lending Plan Is Proposed President Gives Emphatic : Denial to Newsmen Re- garding Reporis WASHINGTON, May 19.—Presi- dent Roosevelt, discussing reports that a new spending and lending program was being studied in some administration quarters, expressed emphatic opposition to using any part of the two billion stabilization fund to finance aids to business. At today's conference with the the President said he never heard that any spending and lending program was being con- sidered. el el Loy AUGUST JOHNSON DIES IN SEATTLE, SEATTLE, May 19. — Funeral services for August Johnson, Seattle and Alaska resident since 1904, will be held tomorrow. Johnson, who was 65, is survived by his widow and also one daugh- ter, Mrs. Lillian Anderson of Fuir— banks. Canadian ™ Now a film executive, James Roosevelt, son of the president, presents a film premiere in Paris and entices a notable audience to attend. Shown at the movie are, left to right, the Duke of Windsor, minister; William Roosevelt. ROYAL VISITORS LIKE T0 BE JUST PLAIN FOLKS, BUT MUSTTHINK OF THEIR JOBS ALASKA RAIlROAD TRESTLE IS WASHED OUT, BACK WATER lce Jam on Susitna River Results in 100 Passeng- ers Being Delayed | | | | | s King and Queen are da and come to the T—the first time hs have visited North Americ: Their activities will make interesting news, but even more interesting is the story of what U royal couple really is like. That's the story William McGaffin tel By WILLIAM McGAF AP Feature Service Writer = e 2 ; LONDON--There’s a small town ANCHORAGE, Alaska, May 19— 0, .4i¢0 ahout Bert and Betty Wind- The ice jam in the Susitna R\\wr\\m, that is ik E ely to warm the heart has backed the water over vt]u Al- of America Wheh they ga . calling aska Railroad tracks, washing out .. 5 o a trestle and causing the north- e 4 § Strip them of royalty's trap- bound train to be held here. 3 One hundred passengers are de- Pings, and you have an unpreten- tious couple who like nothing layed here while repair crews are replacing the trestle. better than to drop in on the neighbors for a gquiet chat. et e This, of course, is impossible AMERI(ANS HAVE | while they're “on duty” as King land Queen of England. But when | they get away for their annual va- Nineteen Hold Tickets on | villagers, whom they call by their (first names, and lead an informal Five Horses that Are Most Favored life that would have made some |of their noble predescessors gasp. DUBLIN, May 19. — Americans old 19 of the 45 tickets drawn on he | | | ‘Majmlm.&. as dull and colorless. | King George VI, who's 43, and | Queen Elizabeth, 38, certainly aren't the type to fit in, say, with the in- ternational smart set. They spend a deal of time on their two daugh- | Princess Elizabeth, 13, who| may sueceed her father on the| throne, and Princess Margaret Rose, | 8. GOVERNMENT PATIE | Their = homespun " Admitted to the Government Hos- ways. pital this morning, Frances Oberk when they ascended the throne, lis ARcEivinEZTadica’ af{sution. old friends began to address them Not “Smart Set” Type Most Englishmen lke the pic- h ive horses most favored in the | Iri.sh Hospital Sweepstakes Epsom ‘ ture of simplicity such details build, although critics brand their Derby to be run next Wednesday. -> majesties reflect their tastes in innumerable PROGRAM FOR ROTARIANS TONIGHT All afternoon and evening—Pro- gram and barbegue at Mendenhall Glacier, with eats at 6 pm. and bonfire talks at 8. Returning to town at 10 o'clock. SATURDAY 4:30 am. to 8 pm—All-day en-| tertainment. All forms of entertain- | ment must be signed up for in ad- vance. FISHING—Dr. W. W. Council and Bert Caro, Chairmen. FLYING—Marine Airways office in the Baranof Hotel for informa- tion for time, places and rates. RIFLE TROPHY MATCH—At the | Rifle Range. TRAP SHOOT — At the Juneau | | Room, Baranof Hotel. as “sir” and “ma'am”—but not for long. “What's wrong with ‘Bert’ and ‘Betty'?” their Majesties want- ('d to know. He Breakfasts American weekends at Windsor to stay at the royal rather than the castle. On state occasions their Majes- ties offer a fancy French menu, but for their everyday meals they | relish under-done beef, overboiled | Brussels sprouts and other typically ' English fare | But their diet isn't all English. ! The King has an American break- fast—orange juice, toast and cof-| | fee—while the Queen's weakness | is a huge Scottish tea of weight~- ] producing scones and jam, The Queen is a good cook and she | keeps the menus balanced and| | easily digestable. The King has had | [to watch his diet ever since the| World War, when he underwent (Conumwd on Paze Two) On prefer they Gun Club on the Glacier Highway. | lodge GOLF-—Charles Beale, Chairman. MOUNTAIN CLIMBING and HIKING--Transportation furnished to and from all sites of entertain- ment features. AFTERNOON 2:30 p.m.-—Matinee Tea at the Scottish Rite Temple, Mrs. N. L. Troast, Chairman. 9 pm. — Governor's Ball, Gold 9:30 p.m.—Grand March. 11 p.m.—Intermission number. | 12 midnight—Return to the Aleu- | tian, SUNDAY 1 am, — S. S. Aleulian southbound, leaves | o'clock this afternoon. Duke of Windsor, Mme. Georges Bonnet, W. C. Bullitt, Duchess of Windsor and James Roosevelt Mme. Georges Bonnet, wife of the French foreign C. Bullitt, United States am- bassador to France; the Duchess of Windsor and PORTLAND GETS CONFERENCE OF ROTARY IN 1940 Only Invilafion Exiended- Delegates Divide on Resolation Next year's conference of Rotary District 101 is to be held in Portland, Oregon, it was determined at today's final business session of the meet- ihgs here when Portland’s bid was the only one extended for 1940. Tommy Luke, conference song- leader, veiced the invitation, which will be voted upon at the District Assembly which will be held in July under the new Governor, Dr. H. Cline Fixott, who was nominated yesterday. Conference Chairman A. B. Phil- | lips dropped the gavel officially end- ing the 1939 conference at 12:30 will remain in Juneau another full day for informal fishing, boating, flying, hiking, shooting and sight- seeing, At Glacier This afternoon the visitors are at Mendenhall glacier attending the barbecue which is the highlight of the entire conference. Automobiley and buses left town af 3:30 o'clock | for the Glacier and are to return at 10 tonight. A sharp cleavage of opinion oyer whether District 101 should organ- ize on a regional basis and employ a District Secretary was evident at this morning’s conference Delegates finally voted 35 to 28 in favor of the proposal, which was em- | bodied in a resolution presensted by Jim Woodford of Seattle, Chairman of the Resolutions Committee. Reorganization Under the plan, 11 regional areas will be established within the Di trict for a more integrated system of administration of Rotary affairs. A Secretary will be appointed by the Governor and an office established where the Secretary will have the duty of “keeping a permanent record of Rotary District activities.” A request’ to Rotary International for an additional $6,000 per year al- lowance for the District is included in the resolution Before the resolution was adopted | by the close vote, delegates voted | down 57 to 24 a prpoosal of Walter! Luney of Victoria that the matter be laid on the table until the next| ‘| last evening. conference, A nmumber of objections to the plan were voiced by Reeve Vanneman of Albany, N. Y., Third Vice- President | |of Rotary International, who said, | however, the proposal had not been | discussed by International officers and he was expressing only his own ideas on the subject. Vanneman Heard Vanneman said the present con- | \ ference does not have a representa- tive group present for the consid- | eration of so important a question. He read various enactments of the International officers objecting to some of the features of the plan. JDufit supervision of Rotary Clubs «Continued on Page Two) Rotarians | session. | ARE SIGNED, BOTH SIDES 10 Affiliated Union, Can- nery Operafors Complete Seitlement on Wages WORKERS ARE T0 MOVE 70 NORTH IMMEDIATELY | AFL Have Also Satisfactor- ily Negotiated for Sea- son’s Work of "39 SEATTLE, May 19.—Representa« | tives of the Alaska Canned Salmon Industry and CIO affiliated Cannery and Farm Laborers Union have signed a wage contract which they said provides for wage increases | totalling about half a miilion dol- lars this year for 7,000 workers in the Alaskan canneries. The contract is the last to be signed after negotiations started and which have delayed the Alaska sal= mon fishing operations for weeks. Come North at Once Cannery workers will start going |to Alaska immediately. Other unions reached agreements | previously. The contract signed calls for a wage scale from $80 to $100 a month, depending on classification of work- er and territory in which he works. Bristol Bay laborers received the highest wage and Southeast Alaska |the lowest rate, being determined largely on the volue of fish caught in the respective regions. Industry-wide Basis For the first time the contract is lon an industry-wide basis, covering San Franch Oregon as well a8 California, Oregon as well as Washington. The contract also recognizes the Maritime Federation of the Pacific through a clause which permits employees to refuse to pass a picket line declared legal by the Federa- tibn. | | New Scale The new scale represents about a ten percent increase over the 1037 rate, with the lower bracket workers receiving the greatest per= centage of increase. Meantime, the AFL headquarters snnounced that all AFL unions have | negotiated contracts with individual canneries where their members are !in a majority. Federal conciliators included Har= old C. Jones, of Petersburg, Alaska. ANCHORAGE SECTION SIGNS ANCHORAGE, Alaska, May 19.— | Arthur: McDonald, agent for the | Cook Inlet Chapter of the Alaska Fishermen’s Union, announces working agreements have been sign- ed which afrects 450 fishermen and 150 cannery workers in this section. The agreements bring the fish prices to the 1937 levcl, Iive percend above last year. Some of the cannery workers wages are increased while others re- main the same as last year. | WAGE SCHEDULE WIDE SEATTLE, May 19.—Officials of the Alaska Canned Salmon Industry declined today to estimate the wage increase percentage or totals, stat- 1nf the wage schedule was too com~ plicated to make an accurate esti- mate in general however workers in the lower classifications wilk receive increases. Fourteen warehousemen at the American Can -~ Company, continue to strike and cans from that com- pany’s dock for Alaska have not moved as the dispute over wage in- creases remain stalemated. R ROGERS DISMISSED Walter Rogers, a medical patient at St. Ann’s Hospital, was dismissed Hot Dogs for 'British King |And Queen ' WASHINGTON, May 19.—The King and Queen of Great Britain may get a chance to sample hot dogs at a picnic planned by the Roosevelts during the visit of Roy- alty at Hyde Park. Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt said she hoped to have a picnic but the President’s mother, Mrs. Sala De- lano Roosevelt would rather have a garden party, 1