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The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-13
Longhand Letters Written by Harding Are on Exhibition

NEW YORK, April 13.-Two autograph letters ascribed to President Harding, written at the time he was United States Senator and mentioning a woman under the eye of Gov crnment agents" as German informer, were placed on ex- hibition here as part of a col lection of historical documents assembled by Dr. Rosenbach, noted collector.
 It is not known to whom the letters were written as the envelopes were not found. The letters were concerned almost entirely with expressions of anxiety ever the woman called Carrie" and were signe merely "W. G. H."
 The letters are considered valuable, not because of their contents, but because Harding wrote few letters in longhand. The letters were addressed to Dear Jim."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-13
MACDONALD IS
 FACING FIGHT OVER CENSURE
British Prime Ministe
 Should Know His Fate by Next Thursday

LONDON, April 13.-Prime Min- ister Ramsay Mcdonald arrived by air today ready for a battle prom ised in the after Easter session Of Parliament beginning tomorrow. He found the situation unchanged over the weekend with the prospects of a close vote on a motion to censure his government on the un- employment situation. The vote is expected to be Thursday. It is not known whether sufficient Liberals will assist the Government in this vote to prevent overthrow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-13
Flappers Don't Rate
 On Japan Air Liners

TOKYO, April 13. Girls have displaced male stewards on air planes plying between Japan's prin- cipal cities.
 More than 200 of them an- swered the want ad of the Japan Air Transport. Some were of the flapper tye. with western model suits, silk stockings and high heels but the ones who got the jobs were those clinging to the rainbow -hued costumes of old Japan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-13
Repeal Act Vetoed;Cou.
 Against 1t
Search and Seizure Meas ure of Illinois Is
 Still on Books

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 13. Gov Louis L. Emmerson has vetoed the bill for repeal of the Illinois search and seizure laws, the meas ure which would have placed the State sixth in the column of re- pealing Prohibition Enforcement Acts. The measure was enacted by the Senate by only a two-vote margin.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-13
Ruth Nichols Mdkes Record
 Speed Fight
Goes Over Three Kilometer Course Faster than
 210 Miles
Associated Press Photo.

DETROIT, Mich, April l3.-Ruth Nichols, of Rye. New York, aviatrix, set new speed record Sunday over a three kilometer course with a speed of 210685 miles an hour. The previus record was l8157 miles an hour made by Amelia Earhart- Putnam.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-13
Remarkable Speed Claimed
 For Germans Rocket Motor

BERLIN, April 11.-Paul Hey landt's latest rocket motor, claim ed by the inventor to be cap able of hurling itself in projectile form from Berlin to any point in Europe in 12 minutes. WIS shown to newspaper men last Saturday.
 The mosc. lcSse L..s s.gia
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-13
KING IS WORRIED

MADRID, April 13.-King AL fonso is considering what action to take in view of the situation grave ly threatening the throne brought about by the Republican victory in Sundays municipal elections He will decide late today at 8 Cabinet meeting whether to accept resigna- tions of three Cabinet members rendered this morning.
 One group of leaders formally demanded the King recognize the Spanish Republic.
 Qualified observers said the King has three possible courses of &C., ton.
 One course is to continue the District then Parliamentary elec- tions which would probably lead to a Republic.
 The second is to establish an- other Dictatorship. This would probably mean another general strike, revolution or civil war.
 The third course is to abdicate.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-13
Lumber Yard, Many Buildings Burned;
 Suspect Fire Bugs

MENOMINEE, Michigan, April 13.-Fire of an undetermined ori- gin, believed however to be incen- diary, destroyed a lumber yard, three dwellings and two large buildings here today. The loss is estimated at more than $1,000,000 The fire was finally brought under control.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-13
Grizzled Neuada Pioneers
 Recouer Sight by Operations

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 13.-- Three grizzled Arizona pioneers, brought here from the Pioneers Home at Prescott, submitted to op- erations to relieve total blindness The operations were successful.
 The three pioneers were Abra-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-13

cannon. It weighs only 15 pounds. although the motor will be mount ed on an automobile chasis for the public trial next month.
 Engineers are principally inter erted in developing the motor for airrlane u-e. The motor oper- ates ca liquid oxygen and alcohol.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-13

ham Hamilton Porter, aged 90, blind for 25 years; George Harper. almost as old, blind 20 years, and Steve A. Tyler, aged 79, blind for five years.
 Cataracts were removed at state expense,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-13
IS CARRIE"

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 13. The Cleveland News says Mrs. Carrie Phillips, wife of J. E. Phillips, prominent Mar ion, Ohio, merchant, admitted she is the Carrie" mentioned in the supposedly Harding let ters. She laughed and said surv e i'll ce of Government agents was the outgrowth of the spy hysteria and Harding's anxiety, though well intention ed, was unnecessary and ab- surd.
 Mrs. Phillips did not know "Jim" to whom the letters were addressed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-13
D BY DEMOCRATS U R GED TO BOLT PARTY IN 1882
w o m an Makes Plea that Prohibition Candidate
 Be Elected

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 13 A plea by prominent woman Democrat, Mrs. Clement L. Shay CT, that the Drys bolt all party ties in 1892 if necessary to vote for a Prohibition candidate, was received with applause last Saturday after noon at meeting sponsored by the Woman's National Committee for Law Enforcement.
 Mrs. Shaver made her plea in connection with the broadcast of a report drawn up by g women The report is known as a "wom- ans postscript" to the Wickersham report. The report states the women are opposed to revision of the Eighteenth Amendment as sug- gested by the Wickersham Com mission as well as to modification or repeal by a national referen- dunn or a liquor control plan.
 DEMAND RASKOB RESIGN
 WASHINGTON, D. C., April 13 A demand for the resignation of John J. Raskob from the Demo- cratic National Committee was made today by Mrs. Jesse Nicholson Chairman of the National Woman's Democratic Law Enforce m nt League, in her keynote address before the biennial convention of the League.
 Mrs. Nicholson asserted drive should be made to have organ ized Democratic women desert the party unless a new leader is chosen.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-13
REPUBLICANS
 IN SPAIN IN
 WIN COLUMN
Roll Up Majorities in Muni- cipal Election Over
 Monarchists

MADRID, April 13.-Republicans in at least two-thirds of the big cities in Spain Sunday rolled up sweeping majorities in the first municipal elections the country has had in eight years.
 The Monarchists fared better in the smaller towns.
 The election was considered a contest between the Republicans and Monarchists. About 50,000 al- dermen were in nomination in 10000 municipalities. In som @ places as many as 20 party tickets were contesting for favors.
 Troops were confined in barracks throughout the nation and heavy police and civil guard forces were held in readiness to cope with possible outbreaks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-25
CHEVROLET

Chevrolet has three models In its new
line. with IL body types, mounted on
q chassis of 100 inches-a 2-inch in
crease. AS with the other cars, Chevro-
let has reduced prices, these decreases
ranging from $40 to $40. The new
models are the convertible cabriolet,
five-passenger coupe and landau-phae-
ton, with the other lines carried over
from last year. These are roadster,
sport roadster, phaeton, coach, sedan,
special sedan, three-window coupe, five-
window coupe and sport coupe. Prices
range from $475 for the roadster to
$685. for the sedan.
Improvements noted are a fully in
sulated front compartment, more du-
rable clutch, easier steering, better
transmission and chromium plating on
exposed metal parts. Wire wheels are
standard equipment on all models, hubs
are large and head lights and lamps
are chromium plated. The sport models
are marked by the chromium plated
grille on the radiator. RoomineSS and
comfort of the interiors have come
from the increase in wheel base. The
radiator appears much higher and Is OF
larger cooling capacity, while chro-
mluu1-plHUSu OaT TuIlS 1TO1u 1cLluCI W
fender, supporting head lamps and
horn.
Narrower windshield pillars aid
vision, and running boards are longer,
narrower at the front end and are
covered with rubber. A panel at the
rear conceals the rear cross member
and gas tank. Some of the models in
the higher priced lines have assist
cords, ash receivers and silk roller cur
tains. The coach has compartment
for tools under the front floor. All
closed models have non-glare slanting
windshield and adjustable drivers seat.
Automatic windshield wipers appear on
all models.
The same valve-in-head Six-cylinder
motor of so horsepower Is retained, but
refined for greater efficiency, smooth
ness and durability. A stronger crank
shaft has been obtained through addi-
ton Of metal in the short arms, while
q harmonic balancer Of simpler design
smooths out vibration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-25
CADILLAC

Three lines mark the Cadillac exhibit
at the show-the V-l6 introduced last
year; the viz and the Va, in addis
ton to the La Sale line. The V-12
marks the first local showing OF this
car. The va, introduced several
months ago, has new ref1nenentS and
Improvements.
Diversity of body styles marks these
CadillacS, for they are made in no less
than 81 body types. The manufac-
turer says the prices Of the eight,
ranging from $2,695 to $3,795, are the
lowest In q dozen years. The IL runs
in range from s3,795 to- 81, 895, while
the 16 runs from $3.50 TO $4,000.
Bodies are longer, lower and speedier
in appearance. and Shatterprcof glass
Is used throughout all cars. More fully
rounded corners characterize the Fights,
with smaller wheels and more flowing
contours. Steering is made easier by
the new "hour glass" type roller-bear-
ing worm and sector gear. The eight
is mounted on a 134-inch wheelbase.
The engine, with bore OF 33s inches
and stroke of 4 1915. develops 50
horsepower. Four Fleetwood and six
Fisher bodies appear in the line.
In the Viz line body contours are
much the same as in the Va, although
the larger engine demands q longer
hood. Heavy single-bar bumpers are
used and the molding runs from be-
hind the radiator straight back and
around the rear. The radiator u
covered by q chromium screen, two
horns are standard equipment and
hood ports replace louvreS. The car Is
built on wheelbases OF lao and 143
inches. The engine is almost dupli-
cate Of the V-16, Of the overhead
valve type, using the same automatic
valve sileneers. 1t develops 1876 horse
power at 3,4O0 revolutions. Engine
fabrication is by pressure TO all bear
ing surfaces. CrankcaSe ventilation Is
like that of the vile and the cooling
and fuel systems are similar. Two In
take muffiers deaden carburetor noise.
Transmission Is Of synchro-mesh type,
first brought out by Cadillac. Brakes
are internal mechanical.
The engine of the V-16 develops 165
horsepower and has 8 by finch bore
and stroke. The car itself is luxurious
in all its appointments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-25
BUICK

Buick has gone completely straight
eight this year. with unusual price re-
auctions in all 20 models, which are
divided into four series. The engine IS
the usual Buick valve -in-head and the
car has synchro-mesh transmission,
with such mechanical features as en-
CINE oil temperature regulator, car
buretor air intake silencer and steer
ing wheel road-shock eliminator.
The series differ in price and length
Of wheelbase, with the smallest, the
much-advertised $50, equipped with
Synchro- mesh transmission. Six models
in this series are built on O 114-inch
wheelbase with q motor which develops
1917 horsepower with speed in excess
Of IS miles per hour. Five models on
q 118-inch wheelbase make up the $50
series, which develop 80 horsepower
and have road speed OF more than
80 miles an hour.
In the higher series come the $50
and the $50. The former has wheel
base of 124 inches and the 500 q
wheelbaSe of 1872 inches. The motor
is the same in all cars Of these lines,
developing 104 horsepower and a speed
of nearly 80 miles. With the new
transmission 1t is said gear clashing
is eliminated and they may be shifted
at any speed. The body and chassis
in all models have been developed as
unit. Body framework has been
strengthened by revising roof construc-
ton and using metal brackets In place
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-25
AUSTIN

Every one has seen the new baby
car-the American Austin, which did
not appear at the show last year. A
baby" In looks as well as cost, the
Austin Is substantially the same car
that created such a furore last Sum-
mer. It weighs only LOO pounds, has
a wheelbase of IS inches, and has a
four-cylinder engine with detachable L
head, which Is said to drive the car at
a speed of so miles an hour.
And now we can tell the truth: The
overall length Of this baby" from
nose to tip end of tail, is 10 feet, width
4 feet inches, ground clearance 81a
inches. The transmission Is standard,
with three speeds forward and one re-
verse, with all gear shifts running on
roller or ball bearings. The rear axle
is semi-noating. front springs semi
elliptic, and shock absorbers are mount
ed front and rear. Steering is by worm,
and wheel, adjustable for wear, and
brakes are of the four-wheel expanding
type: In addition to the standard Sc
dan, O roadster and de luxe coupe have
been added to the Austin line. The car
comes in two colors, with a folding top
which disappears when not in use.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-25
CHRYSLER

Chrysler comes to the show with
complete new line of skies to add to the
eight and the Imperial eight. The new
line comes in four body styles-a four
door sedan, convertible coupe. coupe
and roadster. The six has slanting
v-type radiator, already familiar on the
streets of Washington. The wheel base
is 116 inches, height 81 inches and the
hood long and low. Ample head and
leg room is provided in the bodies.
which are Of safety all-steel construc-
ton, well insulated around cowl, dash
and under floor coverings. Air Is OBJ
tanned by two top-cowl ventilators, and
the windshield tips outward. Following
modern tendency the top has no visor.
Front seats are adjustable and up
holstery is in Bedford cord. The sedan
IS equipnen vita assist cords.
The engine Is OF high compression,
a maximum horsepower of 20, is suS-
pended at four points, with rubber
mountings at front and rear. The ball
anced and counter weighted crankshaft
has an impulse neutralizer. PiStonS are
equipped with four rings, three COM
preston and one oil, and are Of alumni
mum alloy.
In the eight and the Imperial frames
are of double-drop construction and the
body Is of steel They have Whipped
radiators and although extremely low
in appearance, body and leg room has
not been sacrificed. nor has road clear.
ance. slipping windshields, bullet shaped
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-25
AUBURN

Auburn, with q new line Of straight
Fights, has gone to free-wheeling, and
not the Scottish kind either. Rede-
signed mechanically, and Of better ap-
pearance, this car offers free-wheeling
and synchro-mesh transmission, two Of
the newest developments In car opera
ton. The new line comes in f1ve body
types-the four-door sedan, the five
passenger two-door brougham, cabriolet
with rumble seat, ffive-passenger con-
vertible phaeton sedan and business
coupe-an mounted on q 127-inch
wheelbase.
Last years Auburns were low to the
ground, but this years group achieve
added lowness by the use Of undressing
springs in front and a new kind Of
double-drop frame construction. The
new car stands less than S feet from
the ground, yet headroom and comfort
inside have not been sacrificed. The
hood is long and high.
The free-wheeling unit Is operated by
q spring, and may or may not be used
at the drivers discretion. A lever di-
rectly In front OF the front seat engages
or diSengages the device, while the sepa-
rate free-wheeling unit at the rear OF
the transmission permits its use in all
forward speeds, which makes 1t possible
to shift gears without depressing the
clutch. Auburn always has had fine en-
cheering, and this year the frame has
come in for share Of improvement. In
place of the usual cross members, an
TX" member with q spread of rs inches
Is utilized, which makes for frame rig
idity and permits a lower body. The
engine Is the powerful Lycoming, de-
veloping 90 horsepower at 8, 400 revolu-
lions, and the cylinder block has been
redesigned to give more water space
around the valves, permitting better
cooling. A new type carburetor by
Schebler Is used.
Front seats on four Of the models are
adjustable, while the steering wheel, Of
the three-spoke type, is adjustable in
three positions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-25
PUBLIC APPROVAL
OF SHOW IS SEEN
Local Dealer Believes Better
Business Conditions Are
on the Way.

Enthusiastic public acceptance Of the
new 1881 models at the New York Ma
tional Automobile Show brought forth
an avalanche of glowing predictions for
a new prosperity, steadily rising en-
ployment and better stabilized business
conditions in all lines, according to
Fred L. Haller, chairman of the Local
Show Committee.
Have Been on the Alert.
Most industrial leaders, realizing the
vital part the automobile business, with
its innumerable branches and far
reaching influence, would play in the
restoration of national prosperity, have
been on the alert for q return to nor
NAL conditions in this industry. We
automobile dealers realized and &C
cepted our responsibility during the
past Is months and in spite of the most
trying times in our experience, have
stuck by our guns with the result that
we have our decks all clear to handle
normal, healthy production with intel
ligent effort, which should produce
steady, year-round employment in our
factories, sales rooms and shops. With
these conditions thus stabilized the
semi-panic of last year will rapidly dis
appear and the wheels of all American
industry will turn again with renewed
vigor This period of depression we
have just experienced, while most I'M
fortunate in many ways, still served a
purpose.
Wise Dealers.
With new car production and sales
at the lowest ebb in years, the wise
dealers made it a period of cleaning
house, with the result that used car
stocks are lower now than they have
been since the postwar period. Auto
mobile selling, both new and used, is
on Sounder and more ethical basis
than ever before. The used car prob
lem, which defeated so many dealers in
years past, has been licked once and for
all. While fewer cars are being sold
than during the peak years, greater
profits are realized by the dealers who
have kept plugging along intelligently.
The automobile has long since ceased
to be considered a luxury. It is as nee
esSary to the average citizen as bread
and butter. The cars which have been
serving the thousands who have post
poned buying for various reasons dur
ing the past year and half are rapidly
wearing out and must soon be replaced.
The cost of all material is very low,
consequently greatly improved automo-
bileS can be purchased at aStoniShingly
low prices. The far-sighted American
public realize their opportunity and
those who have put OF buying are
quickly taking advantage Of this buyers
market.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-25

The mineral division Of the Depart
ment of Commerce recently called at
tention TO the fact that the use of alco-
hol in motor fuels Is required in several
European nations.
Government regulations in Germany
and Italy require 80 per cent mixture OF
alcohol with the white oils used for mo-
tor fuels. The French government re-
quires purchase Of 10 per cent Of alco-
liol by importers Of gasoline. These reg
ulations, It Is said, are not popular in
any circles except those interested in
obtaining additional outlets for surplus
alcohol stocks, as there is claimed to be
no appreciable improvement. - the quail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-25
A. A. A. SAFETY BILL
PENDING IN SENATE
Mcleod Capper Auto Re-
sponsibiIity Measure Wait
ing Action There.

The Mcleod Capper bill, which pro-
poses a safety responsibility law for the
District of Columbia as a weapon to
control the reckless driver, Is one of the
important legislative measures affecting
the District now on the Senate calen-
dar. The measure has already run the
gauntlet of the House.
This law, drafted by national COM
mittee of II representing the American
Automobile Association, is now in effect
in IL States and two Canadian prov
inces. AS a result, one-third of the
motor vehicles in the United States and
half Of those in the Dominion now OPP
crate under one or more or its essential
principles.
State Adoption Predicted.
Reports from all parts of the country
indicate that this model law will be
20 States and more general adoption OF
the law, says the A. A. A., will be far
reaching step in the direction Of pro-
noting national safety.
While a drivers license law is the
basis of this legislation, the District of
Columbia now requires the examination
of all applicants as prerequisite to the
right to drive, and the bill now pending
in Congress provides for Strengthening
the mOUOE Vetllcle laws ny dCCcpkdlCS VI
the other major features.
The D. C. division of the A. A. A,
outlined these, in brief. as follows:
First. Suspension of q driving license
when the owner places himself under
the provisions of the law by major in
fraction of the motor vehicle code, with
the suspension remaining in effect until
he establishes future financial response
bility.
Forfeiture of Rights.
Second Forfeiture of the driving
rights until legally rendered judgments
attribute to the drivers negligence
have been satisfied and future response
bility established.
Third. Refusal of license to any
person whose right to drive has been
suspended in any other State.
With reference to this law, which won
the approval of the District Commit
tee in the House. was passed by
that body, and was subsequently favor
ably reported by the Senate District
Committee, the D. c. division of the
national motoring body said:
THE safety responsibility law is the
only legislative program yet advanced
which has the promotion Of safety as
its basis. Application of its principles
in the State of New York has proven
that it accomplishes this objective,
while motor vehicle authorities in other
States are pleased with the results so
| far obtained"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-25
Finds Alcohol Mixture IN Gasoline
Required In Several Foreign Lands

lty or performance OF gasoline by such
mixture.
Engineers point out that as nearly all
automobile motors are designed to oper-
ate en- gasoline, their performance on
alconol is not so efficient except in cases
Of very high compression engines. As o
result, they say, the alcohol-gasoline
mixture regulations in Germany, Italy
and France cannot meet with public APP
proval. Quite frequently the French
white oil manufacturers make the re-
CURED purchases but refuse to add the
alcohol to their gasoline, with the re-
suit that the surplus alcohol stock still
remains problem in that country.