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Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-25
ALASKA OIL INTEREST REVIVED

Persistent reports have been going the rounds dur ing the last six and eight months indicating interest has been aroused again regarding resumption of oil drilling activities in this Facts to certain extent appear subsantiae these reports the latest of which is that Standard Oil will reenter the Kanaak gon Capt. Ivan Peterson enroute North said last he expected to bring in well this summer on his Chckaloon property where drilling has been going forward for the last several years
 It is conceded by many who were on the ground when the Standard Oil activities ceased at Kanatak that every indication pointed to the fact the company the verge of bringing in great gusher. No need here to summarize those facts because those who close ly followed events out there familiar with what cured In any case the hole capped and every piece of equipment moved out.
 1t ascertained it said, that oil with high paraffin base is awaiting bringing n That because it is of such high grade that is about the only oil which can compete on the market today with the imported product What the present standing of leases are, do not profess to know but it is fact leases cannot be held indefinitely with activity the ground It is also fact many years have elapsedyears of exte ton grace-and that either one of two things must now take place, development cancellation.
 The future is indeed wrought with marvellous pos abilities and especially should "black gold be brot in this The gold stampedes of earlier Alaskan days will be nothing compared to the Northern trek should word go out that great gusher is roaring in the Northand.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-25
MI TAI TRADES URGE
 BETTER UNITY PREVENT
 UNJUsT|F|ED BURDEN

WASHINGTON, D. c. May 25, P)-Better organization of labor to keep "any unjustified burden from being forced upon labor's back" was suggested to the Metal Trades Council by the American Federation of Labor.
 The Federation's metal trades department held that since short sighted and selfish employers, en- couraged by some of the nations leading bankers, are reducing or attempting to reduce wages" &C., tive efforts should be made to or ganize the non-union worker.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-25
CHINA IS QUICKLY
 BECOMING A|R-M|NDEO

RANKING, China, May 25, F) -China's dash towards modernism is taking to the air these spring days. A link with Europe which will cut the overland journey be- tween ,Cathay and the old world to 96 hours is the latest develop ment.
 The trip ordinarily takes two weeks by train. Then there are air routes connecting the centers of China itself. A total of 15 such lines are on the program of the Ministry of Communications.
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AGAINST WESTERN DOCTORS

PEIPING, China, May 25, H- While the Chinese government is actively encouraging the develop ment of western medicine in China the agitation against western trained doctors continues and sev- eral cases have been reported this year in which Chinese doctors trained in the west have been held responsible for the death of pa tients.
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THREE PRIESTS KILLED

PEKING, China, May 25, R- Chinese Communists killed three native priests and captured five missionaries, including Bishop Ric- ci, in a raid on the Catholic Ms sion at Chayuenbow, in the prov ince of Hupeh.
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SEVERAL INJURED BY POLICE
 STOCKHOLM May 25 (P)-

STOCKHOLM, May 25, H1- Several persons were seriously in- jured in a fight between police nd Communists. The Communists attempted to hold a protest meet ing and, in attempting to diSperse the crowd and seize the flags, the officers were attacked and drew their swords.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-25

Roadmaster George Colwell ar rived Sunday from his Tunnel headquarters on an inspection trip, leaving again today on the return trip.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-25

Owing to the swollen stream out near the ball park, the street department dumped a couple of loads of dirt along the sides of the stream to keep the ground from floating away.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-25

It is reported that Mrs. Peter An derson, accompanied by daughter Agnes, who has been attending school in Seattle for the last year, will leave Seatte for Seward on the 10th of June.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-25

As climate goes the world over there are few parts that offer better conditions the year round than the Ke mai Peninsula Westward Alaska the Susitna Valley and the wide expanse of the Panama Valley all traversed by Seward be exceled anywhere in the World? Of course not!
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-25
RED CROSS FIFTY YEARS OLD

Fifty years ago, in 1881, group of citizens signed o sy e s res mercy celebrated its golden jubilee.
 Those who had part in the organization of the so- cety at the home of Miss Clara Barton half century ago had little idea of the magnitude it would attain zat'on now boasts $500 chapters and membership roll that runs into the millions.
 Today, hardly person in our 120 900 population the representative of merciful and humane efforts Thru out the land there children who know what the Red Cross stands for and take pride in wearing the button that given with the annual roll call membership drive motto, Be Prepared and keeps itself in readiness to render prompt and efficient relief to areas stricken by natural disasters It has the confidence of the people of the naton as is evidenced by the outpourng of millions of dollars in response to its calls for special relief pur poses.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-25

Miss Virginia Hawkins, daughter of MT. T. w. Hawkins, departs for Seward on the 22nd of June. 1t is
Seward daily gateway., 1931-05-25

Harry Kawabe, local business man, departed today on a brief business trip to Cordova.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-02-09
FAMOUS MONK MISSING

Editor Lincke's famous mast head monk is said to be vaca- tioning in Seward. says the brilliant Anchorage publisher of the Midnight Sun, but special squad from The Gateway's in- vestigation department has thus far failed to locate him. It is known a couple Of 'monkies" de- parted on the ss Alameda but neither one resembled the simian oracle Also, the rumor that he was out in the hills cavorting with a white mule appears to be without foundation
Seward daily gateway., 1931-02-09
KNIGHT IMPROVING

Frank Knight, veteran conduc- tor on the ARR, who returned to Anchroage recently from the Interior, seriously iii, is improv- ing steadily at the government hospital, according to The Gate ways correspondent, and will soon be up and yelling Board" again
Seward daily gateway., 1931-02-09

Columbine plants are sprout- ing and new leafs on raspberry bushes are showing. There has been patches of green grass in many Seward yards, all of indicates not only banana belt' weather but an early spring.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-02-09
NOME DOG RACE TICKETS RECEIVED
 BY J0E. BADGER

Tickets for the annual Nome dog race. from Nome to Goloyin and return which will be run off next month, have been received by Joe Badger, proprietor of the Van Glider Hotel and can be ob- tained there; 15O were received in the last express matter from the Far North community
 This annual race, which att tracts national attention and the fOrerunner of similar compe- tion in the States and Canada, carries with it purses of large amounts. It is sponsored by the Nome Kennel Club and the clos ing date for return of the tickets to Nome is set for, on or before midnight, March 25, 1881.
 The race between the two localities follows rout along the coast of Boring Sea, a dis
 Betty Coed" is now on sale at the Alaska Shop. A splendid iotoiu
Seward daily gateway., 1931-02-09

E. Y. Ceilings, former Alas ka Railroad employee and resi- dent of Alaska for several years, is at present located at Roto- waro, Waikato, New Zealand, and very close t0 the region where the severe earthquake recently killed and injured so many peo- pie. .#"
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tance of 158 miles. with com

tance of 158 miles. with a com pulsory stop-over at Goloyin of 12 hours.
 The time of the first three contestants last year were Olson, IS hours, lO minutes. 55 seconds: Pungnuk 18 hours, l5 minutes, 47 seconds NIoto l8 hours, 20 minutes and lO seconds.
 See Joe for additional infor- mation or the drug store-
Seward daily gateway., 1931-02-09

Weekly service a5 rne monthly rate of s5. Join the Cleaning and Pressing Club of the Seward Steam Laundry Phone -us -of drop in and ask us about it
Seward daily gateway., 1931-02-09

Ask about the Seward Steam Laundry Cleaning and Pressing Club. It will pay you.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-02-09

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The Washington times., 1931-12-30
From Colorado

Representative William r.
Eaton of Colorado has re.
turned from Denver, and Joined
Mrs. Eaton in their apartment
at Wardman Park Hotel.
OF interest in the Capital Is
the debut of Miss Nancy Brin.
ton Lucas, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. Brinton Lucas, of Mid
stream Farm" Paoli, Pa, who
will be presented to society to-
day at a dinner-dance to be
given by her uncle and aunt,
Mr.. and Mrs. A., Atwater Kent,
of west Hills" Ardmore, Pa.
X Il
Mrs. Jacob Leander Loose en-
tertained at dinner last eve
ming at the Mayflower for the
guests in her box at the United
Services Holiday Ball.
The company included the
Minister of Nicaragua and
Sonora de Sacasa, the Minister
of the Union of South Africa
and Mrs. Eric Hendrick Louw,
the Minister of Bolivia and
Sonora de Abelli; Rear Admiral
and Mrs. Mark L. Bristol, Brig.
Gen. and Mrs. Dion Williams,
Colonel and Mrs. Harry N.
CooteS, Capt. and Mrs. Frank
D. Berrien. Mr.. and Mrs. Wade
H. Ellis and Brig. Gen. William
E. Norton, U. S. A., retired.
The Washington times., 1931-12-30
Wedding Today
or Interest Here

The wedding of Miss Mary
Elizabeth Perot, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Morris Perot,
of Chestnut Hill, Pa, and Lieut..
William James Latimer, jr., U.
S. A., son of Mr.. and Mrs.
William James Latimer, of this
city, will take place, at 4
o'clock this afternoon in st.
Pauls Church, Chestnut Hill.
Mrs. R. Browning Larson, of
Washington, sister of the bride
groom, will be the matron of
honor. The maid of honor will
be, Miss Mary S. Lennig, and
the bridesmaids Miss Louise
Steelman, Miss Ann w. jerks,
Miss Mary K. Mason. Miss
Phoebe Dunn, Miss Miriam S.
Tilden, and Miss Frances L.
Heublein, of Hartford, Conn.
The flower girl will be, Miss
Mary Stiles.
Mr.. r. Browning Larson will
act as best man, and the ushers
will include Lieut.. E. Pointer,
Lieut.. Paul Clark, jr.. Lieut..
Paul Caraway, Lieut.. James A.
OSprand, jr., Lieut.. John Per
son, Lieut.. Charles Pench, all
of the United States Army; and
Mr.. T. Morris Perot, 3D., and
Mr.. Henry F.. Perot. brothers of
the bride. A reception will fol-
low at the home of the brides
parents.
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Miss Mae Clarke
Makes Debut

Mrs. Phillips Clarke is pre-
senting her daughter, Miss Mae
Harris Clarke, to her friends in
Washington at a tea dance to
be given today at the May
flower.
They will receive their guests
in the Chinese room and there
will be dancing in the large
ballroom, the east end being
reserved for the tea table which
will be decorated with pink
roses.
The debutante will wear a.
dress of white chiffon embroid-
cred in threads of silver with
an irridescent ribbon girdle
shading from a delicate pink to
a deep yellow. She will carry
an old-fashioned corsage bou-
quet of delphenium. lilies of the
valley and roses in the same
shades as those of her girdle.
AooLSLA1lS 1lCI Will NC MlSS
Helen Louise Duckett, Miss Jo-
Sephine DEckett, Miss Dorothy
Dodge, Miss Elizabeth Henning.
Miss Dorothy Nicholson, Miss
Jean Woodson, Miss Atlee Wirg-
man, Miss Sidney Thompson
and Miss Ruth Tuckerman.
Mrs. Clarke's assistants will
be her daughter. Mrs. James
Webb Rogers, and her sister,
Miss A. Mae Rogers; also Mrs.
H. J. CroSSon, Mrs. T. Howard
Duckett, Mrs. Harold A. Dodge,
Mrs. E. Alexander Powell. Mrs.
Edward B. Clark, Mrs. Robert
Nelson Anderson, Mrs. Ernest
Daniel, Mrs. William Laird Dun
lop, jr.: Mrs. Richard Zant-
Finger, Mrs. Ashton Devereux.
Mrs. Joseph S. Rogers, Mrs.
James Charles Rogers, Mrs.
James Willett, Miss Evelyn
Howe, Mrs. Worthington Frailey,
Mrs. John Kent and Mrs. Helen
Galley Martin.
The Washington times., 1931-12-30
Envoy to Britain
Sails Today

The United States AmbaSsa-
dor to Great Britain, Mr.
Charles Gates Dawes, will sail
today aboard the Europa. from
England, and upon his arrival
in New York, will come directly
to the Capital, to confer with
President Hoover and the Sec
retary of State Mr.. Stimson,
preparatory to heading the
American delegation to the
forthcoming Geneva DiSarma-
ment Conference.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Davis,
who have been at Mattapan,
their home near Locust Valley,
L. l., will come to Washington
on January 8, when Mr.. Davis
will speak at the annual Jack
son Day dinner at the May
flower Hotel.
The Washington times., 1931-12-30
Dance
To Be Tonight

One of the most delightful
holiday dances for the subdebu-
tante set, will be held in the
Gold ballroom at the Shcreham
this evening under the patron
age of Mrs. r. Wilmer Boiling,
Mrs. John w. Davidge, Mrs.
John S. Flannery, Mrs. John j.
Hamilton, Mrs. Rudolph M.
Kaufman, Mrs. Royal T. Nc
Kenna, Mrs. Lloyd Burns Ma
gruder, Mrs. UpShur Moorhead,
Mrs. Charles Trowbridge Tit
man, and Mrs. Ralph Worthing-
ton.
The floor committee will be
composed of Mr.. William STAN
ley, Mr.. William Woodville, Mr..
Homer Tatum. Mr.. Clark C.
Wren, Mr.. Howard Cockrill, Mr..
John Paine, Mr.. Latimer Snow
den, Mr.. William Cheatham,
Mr.. Joseph Heinrich and Lieut..
Raymond R. Waller, U. S. N.
The Washington times., 1931-12-30
Miss Livingston
to Wed Jan. 7

Miss Martha Lord Livingston,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Lee Livingston, whose marriage
to Mr.. Sherman A. Chantland
will take place January 7 in st.
Adams Church at 4 o'clock, will
have as her matron of honor
Mrs. Arthur Gerald Logan. Of
Newcastle, Del, and her other
attendants will include Mrs.
James William Orme, Sd, Mrs.
Clitus Bordeaux, Miss Marguer-
ite .Orme and Miss Martha Ellen
Hughes.
Mr.. Robert Lee Livingston,
jr., brother of the bride-to-be,
will serve as best man and the
ushers will be Mr.. Brice Her
bert Livingston, Mr.. Clitus Oil
yer Bordeaux, Mr.. Burton
Francis Miller. Mr.. James Will
liam Orme, Sd, Mr.. Janvier
Lamar and Mr.. Thomas Ward
Sandoz.
A small informal reception
will follow the ceremony at the
home of the brides parents on
Lowell Street.
Mr.. Chantland is the son of
Col. and Mrs. William Chant
land of Washington.
Mrs. William Fairfax Hall will
entertain at luncheon in honor
of Miss Livingston on January
S. Miss Marguerite Orme and
Miss Martha Ellen Hughes have
already given parties in her
honor.
The Washington times., 1931-12-30
Mrs.HooverWiII
Receive Guests
With Son

Mr.. Allan Hoover, son of the
President an6 Mrs Hoover, will
entertain at o dance, this eve
ming, at the White House,
when his guests will include a
number of the members Of the
younger set in Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs Herbert Hoover,
jr., will be present to welcome
a group Of their friends who
will be in the company, and
Mrs. Hoover will receive with
the young host.
Mrs. w. Wayne Wirgman will
entertain a small company at
dinner this evening at the
Shoreham in compliment to
her debutante DO 49,. Miss
Atlee Wirgman, the guests will
later go >on to the dance which
Mr.. Allan Hoover is giving at
the White House.
The Washington times., 1931-12-30
Among Those Present

Others in the large COM
pany included, Mrs. Edward
Everett Gam, who wore a
stunning gown of magenta
velvet, with diamond orna-
ments: Major and Mrs. c. T.
George, the latter in black vel.
vet, with a garland of white
gardenias over the shoulder;
Mr.. and Mrs. Wade H. Ellis,
the latter looking very hand
some in a gown of black vel
vet, with diamond ornaments;
Mrs. Jacob Leander Loose, who
was in white chiffon embroid.
cred in crystals: the Minister
of Bolivia and Nine. Abelli.
were in Mrs. Loose's party, the
latter wearing a charming
gown of black velvet, embroid-
cred in brilliants; Mrs. c. c.
Calhoun, who was in white
satin, with a scarf of green
tulle; Mrs. Campbell Pritchet,
who was stunning in gown Of
black tulle, trimmed with broad
bands of gold Sequins.
The Washington times., 1931-12-30
p Pan-America an
Scene Of
Luncheon

The director general OF the
Pan.Arnerican Union, DR.. L. @.
Rowe, entertained at luncheon
today at the Pan-American
annex in honor of the board
of directors of the American
Academy of Political and Social
Science of which he was for
merly president. The members
of the board and additional
guests in attendance we're:
DR.. Ernest Minor Patterson,
president; DR. j. F.. Lichtenber-
ger, Mr.. Otto T. Mallery and
Mr.. Charles J. Rhoads, of the
board of directors; DR.. ThorSten
Sellin, editor of the Annals of
the Academy; Mr.. Harry T.
Ceilings, of the University of
Pennsylvania. and DR.. William
F. Notz, dean of the school of
foreign service of Georgetown
University.
The Washington times., 1931-12-30
First Lady in Gray

Mrs. Hoover wore a very
handsome gown of slate gray
brocade crepe, made on severely
plain lines with long, pointed
train. Mrs. Herbert Hoover, jr.,
was in wine-colored velvet, the
bodice finished with a. Cowl
neck. The other members of
Mrs. Hoover's party included
Capt. and Mrs. Charles Russell
Train, the latter wearing a black
velvet gown trimmed with bril-
liants Col. Campbell Hughes,
Lieut.. and Mrs Frederick But
ler, the latter in a gown of
emerald green satin. combined
with ivory crepe. Miss Mildred
Hall, who was charming in a
quaint gown of turquoise blue
taffeta. and Mrs. Stark McMul-
lin, who was in black velvet.
The Washington times., 1931-12-30
Diplomat Returns

The Minister of Switzerland
and Nine. Peter have returned
to the Capital from Boston
where they spent the Christ
mas holidays with their son
and daughter-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Peter.
- 4
Mr.. Charles Eskridge SaltZ-
man, son-in-law of the Secre-
tary of Commerce and Mrs.
Robert Patterson Lamont, re-
turned to Washington today to
join Mr. Saltzman. who is
The Washington times., 1931-12-30
Tea Dance SATURDAY.

There will be a tea dance at
the Army and Navy Country
Club Saturday afternoon from
3 to 6 o'clock for the members
and their guests.
4
Mr.. Richard Rea Bennett, of
Baltimore, is with his parents,
Judge and Mrs. John w. Ben
nett, at their home on Massa.
chuSettS Avenue, for the holi-
days.
The Washington times., 1931-12-30
FreQuent Hosts

Major and Mrs. Parker West
will entertain at a tea on Sun.
day, January 10. in honor Of
the new Surgeon General of the
Army and Mrs. Robert U. Pat
terson. They will be the hosts
at a buffet supper party this
evening, when they will enter
tain 18 guests, and they will en-.
tertain again at supper on
January 6.
The Washington times., 1931-12-30
Mr.. SIemp inCompany

In the smart company were
DR.. and Mrs. Ralph Mcdowell,
Mr.. c. Bascom Slemp, Gen. and
Mrs. Peyton C. March. Mrs. sgd.
ney Cloman. Col. and Mrs. Harry
N. Cootes. Mr.. and Mrs, Henry
Parsons Erwin, Mrs. Charles V.
Matthews, Miss Helen Coolidge,
who was most attractive in a
gown of pale pink velvet, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Keith Merrill.
The Washington times., 1931-12-30

pied box by Many prominent members OF the Army,
Navy and Marine Corps together with distinguished officials
and representatives Of diplomatic and resident society," were
in the large company which danced to the music OF the
Army and Navy and Marine bands which played alternately
/ War Secretary Receives With Hosts
The hosts of the evening the Chief Of Naval Operations
and Mrs William " Pratt, and the COmmandant OF the
Marine Corps and Mrs Ben H Fuller assisted in
cevng bv the Secretary of War and Mrs Patrick Jay Hur
lev and Mrs Charles Francis Adams wife of the Secretary
of the Navy.
DELIGHTFUL feature of the evening the Paul Jones,
when generals admra stepped aside and permitted the
cadets and midshspmen in uniform and the young ladies
accompanying dance this friendly measure At its
conclusion presented to each mldshpman
and cadet by chairman of the floor committee Brig Gen.
William E. Horton.
Officers Of the Army Navy and Marine Corps, together
with distinguished group of civilians, served the men
floor committee and Mrs Lutz Wah executive chair
man of all committees for this event Other committee
heads were Harry Gore Bishop Mrs William D. Connor
Mrs Ray Spear Mrs Ralph Craft Mrs. Hugh Matthews.
Mrs Stephen c. Fuqua Mrs James Mckinley and Capt Paul
E. Lieber.
MANY Dinners Before the Ball
Many dinner parties preceded the ball. the hosts coming
on later with their guests Mrs. Hurley radiant IN
gown Of rose pink velvet with little jacket of the same
material and she pearl ornaments Mrs Adams VINO
is always gracious charming gown OF sea-green
chiffon the bodice eaboratey embroidered with brlants
Mrs Pratt was gowned in black velvet and tule with dla
mond ornaments; and Mrs Fuller handsome gown OF
satin with cluster of gardenas at the waist
line Mrs. Lutz Wah filmy gown OF black lace
The Washington times., 1931-12-30

Woman's Army and Navy League, it
proved to be one of the most popular
of the holiday festivities. The stand
ards of many Army divisions, as well
as the Navy flags, adorned the walls,
which were festooned with Christmas
greens, with here and there great
pyramids of palms and ferns.
Mrs. Hoover, with her son and daugh-
ter-in-law. Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
Hoover, jr., and her other son, Mr.
Allan Hoover, occupied the Presiden-
tial box, and many stopped to greet
her. The Vice President, Mr.. Curtis,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Everett
The Washington times., 1931-12-30
Back From Europe

The second secretary of the
Polish Embassy, Mr.. Stanislaw
Massalski and Nine. MaSSalski
arrived yesterday in New York
from Europe, where they spent
the past two months at their
home in<Poland. It is expected
that they will come directly to
the Capital.
The Washington times., 1931-12-30
In Washington
with
QtoyQuun

The New Willard which has been the of so many
brilliant affairs last night presented very attractive and
coorful setting for the United Service Holiday Ball
The Washington times., 1931-12-30
Many Dinners Before the Ball

spending the holidays with her
parents here. Mr.. Chauncey
Belknap will arrive tomorrow
to join Mrs. Belknap, who Is
also here, visiting her parents,
the Secretary and Mrs. Lamont.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-10-21

TRAPPERS. Two Foxes in n day, with only two sets out, is my record. Methods guaranteed, $1.00. Floyd Blackman, RID }, New Ber- lin, ". Y.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-10-21

''Now is the time to build for the future, for better opportun- ity never existed"
 Discussing silver he said: 'As a direct result of economic diStru- bances all over the world and the suspension of the gold standard Ill some countries, I believe silver is necessary, and most countries, in- cluding Great Britain, are begin ming to realize it's importance.
 "A conference should be called of leading opponents of silver and plan should De developed where by the metal could regain some of it's former prestige and play a more important part in the pur- chasing power of the world. All countries have something to gain by such action"
Seward daily gateway., 1931-10-21
SILVER ERA COMING IS PREDICTION MADE BY
 SIMON GUCCENHE|M

NEW YORK, Oct. 21. fH)-Sil- yer, in the opinion of Simon Gug- genheim, head of one of the worlds largest smelting and re- lining companies, soon will come into it's oWn', and already is des- tined for the greatest future ot all metals.
 Returning from Europe the president of the American Smelt- ing & Refining Co.,, urged con ference of outstanding silver ex- ponents to hasten the silver era he predicted. Every country, hG said, would gain something by the move.
 The 64- year-old millionaire who gave up a political 4areer tC return to the business world after serving one term as U- s. Senator from Colorado, sounded a nott of business optimism as he talked to reporters.
 All we need is sound common sense and a will to work" he sai( in emphasizing that he saw nt cause for alarm in present condi tions.