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Hyder weekly herald., 1930-06-28
PUBLIC LIBRARY
 WILL INCORPORATE

With a view to placing Hy- der's excellent public library on the most permanent and substantial basis possible, the governing board of the Hyder Public Library Association de- cided at a recent special meet ing to incorporate the library under the laws of Alaska as a joint stock company, with a capitalization of $1,000, divid- ed into an equal number of shares of the par value of $1 each.
 The proposal was ably dis cussed at the meeting by At torney Ernest Blue, who point ed out the many advantages of the proposed change, especial ly with respect to perpetuation and financing. Trustee Harold Johnson also urged adoption of incorporation as a desirable, basis for future existence and activity.
 Following endorsement of the proposal by vote it was de- cided to adopt the name of "The Hyder Library" Trust ees Mrs. E. D. Haddon, Mrs. N. M. Traversy and Harold John son and Messrs Ernest Blue and H. R. Cross were delegated to sign the articles of incorpor- ation and committe consist ing of MT. Blue, MT. Cross and secretary D. J. Mulcare were appointed to draft bylaws for the new organization. The final meeting of the Library Association will be held on July 18th. Additional mem- bers of the library board pres ent at the meeting were T. H. Evans, president, James Jack son and Mrs. A. J. Mayer.
Hyder weekly herald., 1930-06-28
FIRE THREATENS GOVT.
 DOCK APPROACH

Timely discovery of a smoul- dering fire in the interstices of the heavy planking of the gov ernment dock approach Tues day afternoon, prevented what might easily have become a serious and damaging blaze.
 When discovered by passen- gers from the motorship Nor co between the dock and the Hyder Dairy, the fire had worked it's way through the in- flamable debris packed be- tween the blanks and was gaining a rapid foothold on the dry timber when the alarm was given. Immigration in- spector D. J. Mulcare, who was at the dock, and Johnny Bar ron, hurried to the scene after arming themselves with a piece of rope and a waterbuck- ct. Luckily the tide was in at the time and they speedily quenched the blaze with sea water. Thanks to the early discovery of the fire, the dam. age was slight. Had the tide been out at the time, the blaze would have presented a diff cult and dangerous problem.
 The presence of charred spots at various points on the mile
 long approach disclose that the structure has been the scene of quite a number of smoulderine fire which, fortunately, failed to gain a sufficient hold on the planking to become dangerous. These fires can be attributed to no other cause than the care less dropping of cigar and cig- arette butts, or matches, and should serve as a warning to smokers to toss their lighted stubs over the railing, instead of on the planking, where they will endanger structure cost ing many thousands of dollars.
Hyder weekly herald., 1930-06-28
DAY
 COMMITTEES NAMED

Hyder will celebrate the glo- rious Fourth with pomp and splendor next Friday; it was decided at we'll attended meeting at Chamber of Com merce Hall Tuesday evening
 E. D. Haddon, president of the Chamber of Commerce, presided.
 Following a discussion of a tentative program, it was de- cided to hold the usual pro. gram of field sports for the children at the baseball park, commencing at 1:30 D. m., to be followed by a base ball game between Stewart and Fly der teams. Cash prizes will be given the winners of the juvenile contests, while the victorious ball team will re- ceive tickets to the big Inde- pendence day dance, to be giv- en by the Pioneers of Alaska in the evening.
 The following committees were named to work out the details of the celebration pro- gram:
 Sports :- Holger Johnson, N. M. Traversy, D. J. Mulcare.
 Decorations :- D. E. Martin, A. J. Jackson, Tom. Walters, Paul Oien, Arthur Hall, Edgar Provinse, Hubert Thomas, w.. R. Mcdonnell.
 Deputy U. s. Marshal Don. E. Martin was named for Mar shal of the Day and the follow lowing committee was appoint ed to assist the Pioneer dance committee in connection with the dance: Holger Johnson Oren F. Hill, D. J. Mulcare, E, D. Haddon, D. E. Martin, c. J. Davis and Paul Oien.
 A financial statement by MT. Haddon disclosed that there are funds on hand from last year amounting to $90.64. The Moose lodge has also appropri- ated $10 toward the children's sports prizes.
Hyder weekly herald., 1930-06-28
Cemetery Meeting

Citizens interested in the proper maintenance and i'm provement of the cemetery are requested to attend a meeting to be held at Chamber of Com merce Hall Tuesday evening, July 9th, immediately follow ing the monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce on that date.
Hyder weekly herald., 1930-06-28
Moose Improve Swim Pool.

Moose Improve SWlTn Eooi.
 Representatives of the Moose order devoted a large part of Friday to cleaning out and oth- erwise improving the swim ming pool at the public park and picnic ground established by the local Moose lodge q short distance north of town. Logs and brush were removed from the lake, which is now in excellent shape for swimming and wading. A number of log platforms and walks were al so installed for the convenience of bathers.
 Adding still further to the facilities for pleasure, MT Gus. Johnson has very generously placed a row boat on the lake for the use of park patrons.
Hyder weekly herald., 1930-06-28
More Money For Alaska Roads

The Cotton Act, authorizing annual increase of S5,000,000 in the Federal Forest Highway Fund for three years. begin ming July 1, has passed both branches of Congress and has been approved by the presi- dent. It is said that the meas ure will increase by about $300,000 yearly funds avail able for road construction and trail work in the forested areas of Alaska. This will be q big help in opening up the terr- itory that will surely be appre- ciated by Alaskans.
Hyder weekly herald., 1930-06-28
Stewart Planning Celebration

Stewart is planning the usual big celebration for July 1 and her energetic citizens plan to discount the prevalent ''hard times" spirit by making it one of the outstanding celebrations of the camps history.
 A big feature of the program will be balloon ascension and parachute jump; the first to take place this far north, so far as known.
Hyder weekly herald., 1930-06-28
FLOOD CONTROL
 PLANS OUTLINED

The toWn-site area Is occu- pied by frame structures and streets with the usual board sidewalks and other improve ments common to small isolat- ed towns. The total private in- vestment in property in Hyder is estimated to be $700, ,000. There is little. livestock in the vicinity, there being only a few teams and several small flocks of barnyard fowl. It is doubtful if many lives would be lost in floods if protection is not provided, but much de- struction of property and per- sonal hardship from exposure and privation would ensue. The average annual amount of flood damage to private property in Hyder, based upon the record of the last eight years is estimated at S1,000. The average annual cost of flood protection in the locality has been, for the past 10 years, S3,000. The United States owns property within the area and subject to destruction by floods, as follows: Onehalf mile road, $10,000; buildings, etc, S10,000; dock approach, $30,000; total, $50,O00.
 If the existing United States road should be destroyed by a flood, it is estimated that a side-hill relocation would cost $30,000. At present both floods and low-water deposit silt at the face of the Hyder dock. There is also securing action taking place at the rear corner of the dock, directly un- der the gasoline and oil stor- age tanks. Damages from these causes (which would ne- cessitate either dredging by the United States or extension of the United States dock ap- proach) during the next 2p years are estimated at $30,0oU.
 If adequate protection is as. sured it is estimated that prop. erty values would increase and stabilize at about 20 per cent over the present valuation; ad- ditional business houses would be opened up, traffic would in- crease somewhat, destruc..:nn of property and personal hard ship would be eliminated, and the property and interests of the United States would he protected. Annual savings over a 20-year period are estimated as follows:
 Local: Damages to property per year, 1000; flood control work, $3,000; total per year, $4,O0O.
 United States: Real property, less road, $40,O0O; road relo- cation, $30,000; extension to i dock approach or dredging, $30,000. Total, $1O0,000. Or per year for 20 years, $5,O00. Total annual savings due to protection, $9,000.
 Existing protective works:
 Three short dikes have been constructed as shown in map and photographs herewith. Dike No. 1 is of rock. Dike. Nos. 2 and 3 are of pile bent construction with brush and rock fill. The pile structures are 10 feet wide with bents spaced 10 feet apart, with cross bracing between bents
 These three dikes have a limited effect in deflecting the current away from the town, The two pile structures were l installed by local interests
Hyder weekly herald., 1930-06-28
LOCAL ENVOY SAYS INT'L. ROAD OUTLOOK
 VERY FAVOURABLE

That Premier Tolmey's Gold en Twilight international auto caravan from Vancouver to Hazelton will be an immensely important factor in bringing about the consummation of the great Alaska Yukon Pacific highway project through the continent-wide publicity it will provide, is the view expressed | by Frank Reichenbach, vice president of the Hyder Cham Der of Commerce and repre- sentative of that body at the convention held by the caravan at Hazelton June 21 and 22,
 In addition to a notable array of governmental officials, both American and Canadian, press representatives from leading newspapers on both sides of the international boundary formed a large portion of the large party making the trip to Hazelton, MT. Reichenbach says, and were unanimous in the view that the highway pro- ject is not only practicable but that it's construction will be an immense influence in the prog ress of the sections traversed.
 This opinion was also ex- pressed by the official mem- bers of the party, who includ- ed Lieut.. Governor Bruce, of British Columbia, Premier Tsol- mic, E. W. Sawyer, assistant secretary of the interior, of the United States, Governor. Geo. A. Parks, of Alaska, Dr. Doo- little, president of the Eastern Canad Automobile Association and many other netables.
 Fifteen cars and a baggage truck, led by an ancient tour ing car which made the first recorded auto trip to Hazelton back in 1911, participated in the 800-mile journey from Vancouver.
 From the remarks of the var ious speakers at the convention MT. Reichenback says it is clear that every possible effort will be exerted to make the great highway a reality. The greatest enthusiasm was ex- pressed by all and everyone appeared agreed that it can and ultimately will be built.
 The local proposal to create 8 short route into Alaska by way of Stewart, B. c. and Hyder, as presented by MT. Reichen- bach and MT. H. w. M. Rols- ton, representative of the Stewart Board of Trade, was received with interest by Pre- mier Tolmie and other caravan members, and the panoramic views of the wonderful scenic features of the Hyder district attracted marked attention and comment.
 It was the general view, how ever, that it will be necessary to get the main highway pro- ject under way before consid- eration can be given to branch projects, however attractive and worthy of consideration. -"While we could obtain no definite statement regarding construction of a local branch road" MT. Reichenbach said, "I feel that our efforts at the convention have left a definite impression of the possibilities of the local proposal in the minds of the officials inter- viewed and have thus laid an excellent foundation for future efforts in that direction"
Hyder weekly herald., 1930-06-28

L. H. Dennison, of the Pre- mier dock staff, is back from his annual vacation.
Hyder weekly herald., 1930-06-28
CANNOT BUILD PACK TRAIL TOBANDEDMT.
 UNTIL NEXT YEAR

That there is no more than a slight prospect that the pro- jected Forest Service pack trail into the Banded Mountain min- ing section will be constructed this year is indicated by an in- terchange of telegrams be tween the Hyder Chamber of Commerce and officials of the Forest Service trail bureau in recent days.
 The reason sascribed by the Forest Service for its inability to provide the. much needed means of ingress into the Band ed Mountain and upper Chick amin River areas, is that the government has not sufficient data on hand to undertake con- struction this summer. The bureau further ayers that the requisite information cannot be obtained in time to under take the construction this year.
 As the present approach tc Chickamin Glacier has been obliterated as a result of ice recession, the present trail over the glacier is practically i'm passable. This not only renders the district inaccessible to pack trains but works decided hardship on the miners and prospectors of that region through their inability to transport adequate supplies for their seasons operations.
 Meetings on the situation were held by the Chamber of Commerce on June 18th and 24th and committee consist ing of E. D. Haddon, Malcolm Smith, o. F. Hill, w. w. Met calf, D. E. Martin and c. J. Davis was delegated to urge upon the Forest Service the i'm perative need for immediate construction. The following self-explanatory correspond ence ensued and discloses the situation up to the present time:
 Telegram to c. H. Flory, chief forester, and R. A. Zell- CT, chief supervisor:
 "We understand that you intend dropping Banded Mt. trail project this year. This will be a great hardship to ef cry one interested in upper Chickamin and Banded Mount ain mineral district, consisting of 200 claims and 25 owners, as change in ice face of Chick amin Glacier makes it abso- lutely impossible to get sup plies over Chickamin glacier to these districts without trail.
 Capital is available for much development work but cannot be used unless this trail built. and even annual assessment work will be greatly hamp- cred. Only short distance of rock work on trail. It would cost more to put compressor on job than to do it by hand. Amount of supplies needed would not exceed 3 ton and could be packed to job in 5 days at cost not to exceed S200 more than when Texas road is completed.
 Not to finish this trail will retard development two years but if trail can be completed this year with Texas road it will give us a clear swing at 1931."
 MT. Flory replied that trail projects of the bureau were T. x.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-09-18

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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1930-07-02

the same. The employed workers must make
the demand for unemployment insurance GEN.
trail point in all their program and struggles.
The unemployed must give active support to
all the strikes and other struggles Of the en-
ployed workers.
The building Of the Trade Union Unity
League, the strengthening of its affiliated in
dustrial unions by drawing in masses of en-
ployed and unemployed workers, the strength
ening of Labor Unity--the voice of the unem-
ployed councils under the leadership Of the
respective TUUL unions and local councils,
are of fundamental Importance.
This convention pledges it's full support to
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1930-07-02

elections. The convention pledges its full
support to the candidates of the Communist
Party, the only Party which represents the
interests of the working class, employed and
unemployed.
To further the struggle for unemployment
insurance and the other proposals of the I'M
employed, the convention decides to send a
delegation to Washington to present it's de-
mands to the Federal Government. 1t also
calls upon the workers in the various locali-
ties to hold big demonstrations against UNI
employment and to send mass delegations to
their respective state and local governments
to present the demands Of the local unem-
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1930-07-02
By HARRISON GEORGE


THE State is the term used in political
language to mean the government in
general, no matter which political party or
office holders run it. Too many workers do
not think much about the State. They sort
Of take it for granted.
They accept, without thinking, the ideas
about the State which are given to them by
all forms of capitalist propaganda, news
papers, preachers, capitalist politicians,
movies, talkies, and the clever ways of influ-
encing the way the workers think.
By this means, the workers come to think
that the State is Impartial" between the
capitalists and the workers. But in fact there
is no such thing as an Impartial govern
ment, neutral State.
In America there is capitalist State which
takes the side of the bosses against the work
ers In the Soviet Union there is Workers
State, which defends and aids the workers.
Bullets--Not Bread
AS we write these lines, we hear the news
of the death of the worker, Gonzalo Gonzales,
the second worker shot down in cold blood in
New York in the last three days-by police,
who are supposed to be, in capitalist lying
propaganda, the protectors" of people.
The police protect capitalism against the
workers-that is their chief business, just as
capitalist judges, capitalist legislatures, city
councils, and the U. S. government whole.
What has been the experience of the work
ers since the army of unemployment has
grown from two or three million to eight
million? They can starve for all the govern
ment cares!
But in the Soviet Union under a Workers
State, socialism is being built and unemploy-
ment is disappearing There, the jobless
worker is taken care of,
In a Workers State
He gets money from the government
unemployment insurance at government cost,
not his cost-he pays no rent yet can stay IN
his home without eviction. He gets additional
money for wife and kids. He gets free
medical and other attention. He does not
have to worry himself insane--like the work.
ers in the United States.
In the United States, there is no such thing
as unemployment insurance. And there vii
not be-unless the workers, you, the next
fellow, all of us, in hundreds Of thousands and
millions, insist and keep insisting on it.
What has the Government, the city, state,
or national government, done for the unem-
ployed? Nothing but turn loose armies of
police to blackjack, club, gas and shoot the
workers who ask for unemployment insurance
for "work or wages" That is because it
is capitalist government, capitalist State.
Blackjacks and B. S.
But the present government, since it must
try to keep up a pretense, as yet, pretended
to do something. Hoover called "council'
and promised lots of work. He said the bosses
promised not to cut wages. But neither
promise was kept.
Hoover did not intend them to be kept. He
only wanted to quiet discomfort to make the
workers believe something would be done, SO
they would not follow the Communist Party
and the Trade Union Unity League in fight
to force the bosses and the bosses govern
ment to grant unemployment insurance.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1930-07-02
The State and the J0bless

And when the workers came out to demand
it on March 6, armies of police rained clubs,
gas bombs and blackjacks on the workers
heads! The government, the capitalist State,
is the watchdog of the bosses!
Some takers in Congress, some capitalist
politicians, just to catch votes, made noise
about unemployment. Tammany politician
named Wagner from Tammany, New York
where Tammany police are shooting down job
less workers and beating hundreds, proposes
two or three fake "relief" measures; to reg
lister the unemployed to open employment
offices when there are not jobsD and on
to give some more capitalist political ward
heelers graft
But Congress is adjourning without paying
attention even to this fake relief" which the
Tammany democrats put out in the first place
just to make political capital against the re-
publicans, but not to help the workers.
LET Them Starve," Says Hoover
Clearer than all, in showing what the cap
italist State is, was the speech of Senator
Tess, who said he was speaking for Hoover,
against doing anything at all for the unem-
ployed.
Fess insulted, in Hoover's name, the unem-
ployed by calling them elders" who don't
want work, and saying that the Hoover cap
penny to substitute" loafers.
That is the answer, along with blackjacks,
of the capitalist government to the jobless
workers.
But at the same time, the government was
giving present of $160,000,000 to capitalists
by reducing the income tax on the millionaires
At the same time, Mr.. Huston is Hoover's
choice as the head of the Republican Part!
National Committee. Huston is known as
crook, who is paid by big capitalist interests
to use his influence as lobbyist to help them
grab the Muscle Shoals project.
At the same time, the New York City and
State government, rotten from top to bottom,
answers the demands for work or wages"
with clubs and the railroading to prison of the
March Unemployed Delegation.
Workers Can Win
This is the answer of the capitalist State.
But the workers do not, cannot accept it. Un-
employment grows worse, millions are at the
point of starvation. They must fight or
actually starve. And by still harder fighting
they cam yes, they can-force the capitalist
State to give unemployment insurance.
1t is true that so long as the workers do
not overthrow the capitalist State and estab-
lish their own Workers State, the workers
can not be sure to get, or to keep, adequate
unemployment insurance.
But the only way they can get anything,
even more bowls of soup from the cheap
charity" organizations, is to fight and fight
like hell, all together, in masses, protesting,
demanding, demonstrating. Workers who are
yet employed but whose jobs are not safe,
striking and joining with the jobless in COM
mon fight.
It is this form of fight against the capitalist
State, that is the only possible way of forcing
the bosses and their government to disgorge
some of their millions to the jobless. This
must be the struggle of the Unemployed
Movement now meeting in convention at
Chicago.
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all the struggles of the TUUL, to protect the
workers in industry and the unemployed. 1t
especially calls upon the working masses to
make unemployment the central political issue
in the 1880 Fall elections. 1t urges the work.
ers everywhere to build election Committees
of Action, to be made up of representatives of
the unemployed, of TUUL unions, rank and
file representatives of A. F. Of L. unions,
delegates from the unorganized, etc. These
Committees of Action shall carry on an in
tense agitation in the factories, in the unions,
and among the unemployed masses to mobilize
the workers for the whole TUUL program and
especially for aggressive action in the coming
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ployed.
This national Unemployment Convention
called by the Trade Union Unity League, AK
held in Chicago, July 4th and 5th, 1880 calls
upon the working class to rally to Its program
Of struggle against unemployment. Lst this
monster gathering of delegates be the starting
point for gigantic movement of protest and
struggle. Only by militant mass action can
even the smallest concessions be wrung from
the capitalists. Only by revolutionary action
can the capitalist system be overthrown and
Workers and Farmers Government b sstah,
lished.
Workers. Don't Starvs. Fishtl