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The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-15
Chamber of Commerce Ends Another Successful Year;
 Has Casl, Balance of $35O

The Chamber of Commerce closed another successful year to- day, financially in the clear and one of the most active in its his tory, it was shown by reports sub mitted to the Chamber by the Board of Directors and Secretary c H. Walmsley.
 The Chamber closed it's books with cash balance on hand of $350.9S. It's receipts were $4,036,86 and disbursements $3.685.88. It had a paid-up membership of 180, and 18 memberships pledged but not paid brought the total up -Jo 198. Details of receipts and expendi- lures are set forth in the annual report.
 Spend at Home
 The Chamber, in spending it's funds, exemplified it's own doc urine of Buy at Home" Out of the total expenditures of $3,65888, only $35 went outside of the Ter ritory. Of this SIS was for dues to the United States Chamber of Commerce and $10 for dues to the American Boat Association. All of. the remainder was expended To- cally.
 During the year 1886 members attended AT weekly luncheons. Wis., itors at luncheons numbered AIS. The Executive Board held 49 meet ings.
 The Secretary's office had a busy year. It received and answered 1 ,672 letters of inquiry.
 Benefits Are Apparent
 In a brief introductory note to the report, President Allen Shat tuck requested the members to weigh carefully the net benefits to the community by reason of the Chamber of Commerce See if they do not total into large figures in returns on the investment" He expressed his appreciation for the of each member and bespoke for the incoming President every assistance.
 The report covered in brief the work of the Chambers regular and special committees and reviewed the organizations general activi- ties.
 Text of Report
 The text of the report of Sec- retary Walmsley and that of the Board to the Chamber follows: I
 'aThe welfare of Juneau has been in the minds of the many business and professional leaders responsible for this annual report of the Juneau Chamber of Commerce. Truly the Chamber of Commerce has kept faith with Ju- neau.
 "In keeping with the demands of a rapidly changing and puzzling business cycle, the Chamber of Commerce held fast to tried and true fundamentals of service to the district. It sought to concen- trate it's efforts on activities which protected existing employment and resources. The civic, social and cultural side was given special at- tention because 1t is realized that business is affected by these in- fluences.
 "A special effort by the Cham Der of Commerce to extend good will for Juneau into communities of Southeastern Alaska produced evidence that Juneau is strength cning her position of leadership throughout an enlarging trade dis trict.
 Able direction and control by a board of directors and energetic and effective work on the part Of
 (Corfipx.od nv. poca cayax,N
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-15
Beer BiIL Is Being Drafted

WAS INGTON, Dec. 15.- Actual drafting of a beer bill for presentation to the House for action before Christmas has been undertaken by the House Ways and Means Committee. The hearings on beer and light wines ended two days ago.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-15
DOME TAYLOR IS
 LEAVING FOR TEXAS

To spend the holidays with rela- tives at her former home in Texas, Miss Donie Taylor, of the public school teaching staff, is leaving on the Alaska tonight. She plans to return to Juneau about Janu- ary 10.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-15
DEFAULTINC NATIONS TO
 BE SNAPPED
Legislation Introduced in House Against Se-
 curity Sales

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Legis- lation to forbid entry into the United States of securities of foreign governments which have defaulted in debt payments, has been intro- duced in the House.
 The legislation also prohibits ad- vertising for sale of such securi- ties and carrying of such ohliga- tions through the malls.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-15
REPEAL BILL PREP ARED
 BY BRITTEN
New Measure Introduced in House by Illinois
 Representative

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-A re- peal bill, which he said would sat- isfy some of those voting against the Garner Resolution, has been introduced by Representative Fred A. Britten, Republcn, of Illinois.
 Representative Britten said the bill would protect the dry States and calls for ratification by con- ventions called by and in the several States.
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Bill Offered to
 Cut Postal Rate

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-Rep- resentative Mead, Democrat, of New York, chairman of the House Postoffice Committee, has intro duced a bill to drop, the 3-cent pos tage rate on first-class mail and restore the 2-cent rate immediate ly. The bill was referred to Mead's committee.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-15
GERMANY BACK
 IN CONFERENCE
Is F orm ally Received Again in Disarmament
 Group at Geneva

GENEVA, Dec. 15.-The General Commission of the World Disarm- ament Conference, meeting yester- day for the first time since July, formally received Germany back into the conference.
 Following the action, adjourn ment was taken until January 31
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I'VE NATIONS DEFAULT, WAR DEBT PAYMENT TO U. S.
NEW BOARD IS
 CHOSEN TODAY BY LOCAL 6. Q. c.
Ch a m b CT of Commerce Holds Annual Election
 of Directors Today

In it's annual erection today, the Chamber of Commerce named five new directors and reelected two of the old Board to constitute the 1888 directorate. In a short talk, President Allen Shattuck thanked members and fellow directors for their hearty cooperation during the past year.
 He paid a warm tribute to Sec retary G. H. Walmsley for his ef- ficiency saying: He has made the work of the Board and of the President a great deal easier and We owe more credit to him than tao any other one source"
 Names of Directors
 B. F. Heintzelman and John w. Jones, members of the Board for the current year, were reelected for another 12-month term. The five new directors chosen were: s. E Pope, President of the First National Bank; c. T. Gardner, of Sawyer Reynolds Company and the Juneau Lumber Mills; M. S. Jorgenson local Standard Oil ag- ent; Robert w. Bender General Manager of The Empire Printing Company; and Frank Garnick, of Garnick's Grocery.
 MT. Garnicks election was &C., complisred by the toss of coin. He and H. O. Adams, Assistant Agent of the Alaska Steamship Company, were tied for the sev- enth place President Shattuck Tipped coin to decide the tie and MT. Garnick was winner.
 Will Organize Soon
 The new Board will meet at Bailey's Cafe at noon next Mon day to elect its officers--a PTesi- dent, First and Second Vice-Pres- idents and Secretary.
 Todays meeting was the last of the current year. The Chamber will be on vacation during the holiday season. New committees will be selected and made known early next year when the annual drive for memberships will be made.
 In his farewell talk today, MT. Shattuck pointed out that the past year had been one of the most successful in the organizations history. A new high mark was set for attendance of members for the l2-month period Forty-sev- en meetings were held showing an average attendance of more than 40
 He praised the several commit tees for their attention to the du- ties involved upon them and the faithfulness of their work. He expressed his appreciation to the members for their loyal support and hearty cooperation, and to the Executive Board for its active and intelligent assistance.
 Capt. c. H. Dench, Commander of the Coast Guard Gutter Talla- poosa, told the Chamber that ves- sel was ready for assistance in combating fires anywhere on the harbor front Experiments carried out here and at Douglas recently showed the ships fire pump capa- ble of throwing a stream Of water 150 feet long, he said.
 He has just returned from trip to Prince Rupert, B. O., where he was courteously received and enter tained. The town, he said, was rather hard hit by the low prices for fish, but with characteristic British and Canadian gumption is ''bucking up to it," and taking care of the situation in good shape.
 E. s. Evans, who has just ac- ouired an interest in Stroller's Weekly, told the Chamber he ex-, pected to remain here permanently and hoped to be of sfevice to the Chamber and the community.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-15
MARSHAL HARVEY SULLIVAN
 TAKING PRISONERS SOUTH

United States Marshal Harvey F. Sullivan of the Third Division is a passenger on the steamer AL aska, due here this evening, from Valdez to Seattle He is taking two. prisoners out for McNeil's Island Penitentiary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-15

Storm warnings are telephoned or telegraphed by the U. s. Wealth CT Bureau to more than 300 points. including all important ports.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-15
MILLIONS OF
 DOLLARS DUE
 NATION TODAY
Six European Countries, Including Great Bri-
 tain, to Pay
FRANCE, BELGIUM
 BREAK AGREEMENT
Germany Declares Sancti- ty of Treaties Brok-
 en by French

BULLETIN = WASHING TON, Dec. 15.-The United States has collected nearly one hundred million dollars from six nations, England first with a gold payment.
 There is no indication what defaulting nations will do in their credit standing or rela- tions with the United States.
 Secretary of Treasury Mills said the outcome is purely speculative.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. Is. Six nations, owing varying sums to the United States by reason of loans made as a result of the World War, are ready to pay what is due.
 France, Belgium, Greece and Esthonia have indicated they will not pay.
 Poland is also expected to default in the payment due today.
 The total due today from eleven nations is $124,934,- f2l, principally interest.
 Of this amount Great Bri- tain owes $95, 5,500,O0O which sum in gold bullion has been set aside in the vaults of the Bank of England, earmarked to meet the obligation.
 Other nations ready to pay are:
 Italy, $1,250,000.
 Czechoslovakia, 1,500, ,000.
 Latvia, $150000.
 Finland, $186,0O0.
 Lithuania, $92,00O.
 The above sums are all for in- crest on war debts.
 "GhOst" Government
 A Ghost" Government ruled France but is powerless to make 'r even negotiate concerning $20,- 100000 owed to the United States intil new Ministry is formed.
 Joseph Paul Bouncour, Herriot's of War, is favored as the new Premier of France, provided derriot is not.
 Germany's Attitude
 Berlin newspapers today reached he almost unanimous agreement hat France, failing to pay her iebt and interest due has broken he sanctity of treaties.
 One German newspaper said Ger many might now default in It's ,wn debts.
 Another Berlin newspaper said Germany is no longer morally pound to comply with the ver- sailles Treaty.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-15
LITTLE BOY IS ILL

George Nelson, Jr, aged 3 years. entered St. Ann's Hospital yester- day for medical treatment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-15
STOCK RALLY FAILS TO 60
 ANOTHER DAY
N u m erous Losses Take Place Today-Trading
 Reported Good

NEW YORK, Dec. 15. = The Stock Market lasked stamina to extend the rally through a second session and the market closed with numerous losses from fractions to one point. 2. After temporary firfnness early, the list turned dull and went on a decline. The final tone today was easy. The turnover was l. 100000 shares.
 BuIlish Activity
 Professional bullish activity ap-I beard in spots but failed to attract a following.
 Several issues pushed up by frac- tions to more than one point but advances were largely lost by after noon.
 A sharp decline in French bonds was the only notable percussions on the war debt situation.
 Lose One Point
 Issues losing around one point included American Telephone and Telegraph, United States Steel, AL fed Chemical, Santa Fe, Case and Union Pacific.
 United States Steel, preferred, was off more than two points but Aviation Corporation and North American Aviation gained nearly one point.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-15
CLOSING PRICES TODAY

NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is i3A, American Can 54%, Anaconda 7A. Bethlehem Steel 151z, Curtiss-Wright IA, Fox Films lM, General Motors 1873, International Harvester 22%, Ken necott 8A, Packard Motors 2z, United States Steel 31A. American Power and Light 8, Calumet and Hecla 2h, Chrysler 16A, Colorado Fuel and Iron 5h, Columbian Car bon 28k, Continental Oil 5A, Safeway Stores 40h. Standard Brands 15l.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-12-15
DENUNCIATIoN EXPRESSED

WASHINGTON, Dec. l5.--A chor- us of denunciation over refusal of France to pay her debt was inten- sified with Belgium's notice that
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-04

CHOCK-F FULL of dramatic mo-
~ mentS as was the Democratic
national convention, there are some
scenes that always will remain i'm
pinged upon the mind.
-Four of these will remain in
memory for years, not because of
their political Importance, but be-
cause of their drama.
Can any one present ever forget
the greatest piece of oratory Of the
convention, the speech of Governor
Joe Ely of Massachusetts when he
placed Alfred E. Smith in nomina-
ton.
The address of John Mack offer
ing Roosevelt was dull and drab.
His voice was monotonous and the
galleries and balconies remained
unstirred.
But when Ely's voice, vibrant with
feeling, broke through the din, the
immense stadium, with approx
mately 10000 crowded against walls
and standing in the aisles, became
so quiet that the drop of pin could
be heard.
When Ely came to the end the
press galleries, for the first time in
history, rose as one man to cheer.
Telegraph operators forgot their
work and correspondents stilled
their typewriters. All were on their
benches and chairs, shouting and
bowling.
1t was spontaneous tribute to-
the great Democrat, Smith, whose
cause all knew to be lost; and to the
oratory of Ely.
Even those most bitterly opposed
to the Happy Warrior" cheered.
That moment never will be for
gotten.
Another was when Frank McEIale
of Logansport, chairman of the
Hoosier delegation, announced the
Indiana vote.
All had expected the Hoosiers to
give at least twenty votes to Roose-
velt. Indiana was counted in the
bag, because its past history has
been one of political rapacity and
job hunger.
But under the new leadership, the
HooSier Democrats cast their votes
for idealism and friendship.
Can one ever forget the eight
votes for Newton D. Baker. the dark
horse threat of the convention. The
only man the Roosevelt forces
feared.
Those eight votes were a tribute
Indiana paid to a reputation I'M
furnished, to war secretary upon
whose escutcheon more than fifty
Republican mud-slinging commit
tees could place not even the small
est Speck.
There was something idealistic
and fine about that voluntary trib-
ute from state where political
corruption and selfiShness is sup
posed to dominate.
The new leadership of McNutt,
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monied for many weeks at this the
alter months ago.
Jimmie has grown in ease and
ability, although his vocabulary still
is very Hollywood. He uses more
aften the words gorgeous" and
beautiful" than any man on the
stage today.
But Hall does have that human
contact with the audience. His
stuff seems spontaneous, and he
always gives me the good feeling
that he is just building the show.
He has good time with Ed Re
sener and the boys in the orchestra
pit. And the audience likes him.
So do 1.
Duval is a master when it comes
to palming and he uses silk, yards
and yards of it. He is one of the
high spots of the show.
1 forget the name of the prima
donna, but she has pleasing voice
and personality. The chorus dances
fairly and acts as a background for
Duval The finale is pretty
novelty on DuvalS part as well as
the chorus.
The movie feature is Constance
Bennett in What Price Hollywood. +"
Send me your review of this
movie and the one I publish will
receive a gift from me that will be a
fine and an enjoyable surprise. So
do write me short review.
Now sat the Indiana.
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Van Mugs, Taggart and McHalt
showed itself to be worthy Of the
position occupied.
Then, OF course, there was thai
moment at 5 o'clock of a bleary-
eyed, shabby morning when voice
from the floor called: Mr.. Chair
man."
And that beetle-b proved, stony
eyed political progressive, Tom
Walsh, bent over the microphone
and in his unyielding voice demand
ed "who it was that addresses the
chair?"
A moments silence, then: "The
mayor of New York
What is it the mayor of New
York desires?" came the question
in the granite voice.
Jimmy Walker, his face flushed
from running to the convention
stadium, when he learned that the
individual members of the New
York delegation were being polled
explained he had been absent and
that his alternate had voted in his
stead.
eff the chairman will permit me,
would like to cast my own vote, -
Walker asked.
''The delegate from New York
may do so,' ruled Walsh. What is
the vote?"
And there was dead, long
silence, all eyes riveted on the man
whose political fate is in the hands
of Roosevelt. What would be his
choice? was the question in every
mind.
st desire to cast my vote for AL
fred E. Smith," he said in a clear,
ringing voice.
Another moment of silence. Wal
ker had flung his difiance at Roose-
welt and voted for a bitter political
enemy.
And as this dawned on the 1000
remaining, the cheers struck the
vaulted ceiling and rebounded in
an unearthly din as if 100000 had
lifted their voices.
Always with flair for the dra-
matte, Walker had lived up to his
reputation as the most colorful
figure in American public life.
"a
The fourth incident, you ask?
The booS and boots Of derision
that greeted William Gibbs Nc
Adoo, who had promised to remain
true to the STOP Roosevelt move
ment, when he took the platform to
announce that the pledged
votes from California would be cast
for Roosevelt.
Every one booed him, even the
delegates foresworn to the New York
Governor.
The fight was over and it was
realized that McAdoo and Garner
had sold out to the opposition for
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-04
ASSA|LS z PARTIES
Thomas Says FasCism Is
Only Foe of Socialism.

By United Press
UTICA, N. Y, July 4.-The Re
publican and Democratic platforms
were discounted by Norman
Thomas, Socialist presidential can
didate, Sunday night when he de-
scribed Fascism as the only foe II
Socialism.
"Our foe," Thomas told his party's
state convention, sis neither major
party, but FasciSm, which is the
last stand of capitalism. Politicians
can handle prohibition, but they
can not handle poverty.
Thomas said the Republican
platform was composed of "wordy
nothings," while the Democratic
platform was amazingly conserva-
tive"
The Socialists nominated Louis
Waldman of New York City as
their candidate for Governor next
November, on a ticket with Frank
CrosSwath, New York Negro, as
Lieutenant-G Governor.
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right on the jaw and elsewhere after
she had wrecked his home. And the
director has carefully evaded any
moral because Lii at the very end
Of the picture has white whiskered
old daddy in Paris along with her
all-the- time sweetie, French chauf-
feur, in the front seat of a nifty
auto. And Lii is not even brought
to trial for having emptied revol-
yer at the person of Bill Legendre
(Morris) and his wife Irene, played
by Leila HyamS.
The thing that I am thankful
about is that Bill didn't have to live
the rest of his weak life with Lii.
Miss Harlow has never impressed
me as fair actress and she doesn't
this time although she plays this
role without any moral breaks dur
ing the entire picture.
feel sorry for the cast, especially
Lewis Stone, Leila Hysms, Una
Merkel and May Robson for appear
ing in such cheap burlesq1e of a
sex play. To me, it just is not good
theater. Here is one picture hope
do not remember for one second
But, please be your own judge
If you want to rave over 1.-THE Red
Headed Woman" and call me names
that is your right.
Now at the Palace.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-04
ESQ SCOUTS IN
SECOND CAMP
Thomas WiImeth Will Be
Group COmmandant.l

Approximately $50 Boy Scouts
were to encamp today for the Sec
ond period of the annual Boy Scout
summer camp at the scout reser-
walton.
Thomas Wilmeth will serve as
commandment of the group. Other
junior leaders will be Eric Wad-
leigh, Jack Shideler, j. T. WALTON,
Myron Melvin, George Winchell,
Richard Agster,' Edward Springer,
Alex Clark and George Murphy.
Members of the senior staff will
be F. o. Belzer, scout executive: Joe
Macy, Billy McEwen, Ray Oster,
Henry Pond, Robert Hammer, Bert
Johnson, Ross Rissler and Walter
Cohn.
The camp scholarships was award
ed to Robert Donovan of troop No.
"a. 1t is presented from a fund
set up three years ago by Mr.. and
Mrs. Erwin G. Baker in memory of
their son, Sherman Baker.
Twenty-Five scouts of the camp
are from outside Indianapolis. Five
are from outside Indiana.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-04
Indy HOAXER
TO CARRY CASE
To HIGH COURTS
Jury Recommends Mercy;
Maximum Penalty Is 8
Years in Prison.
By United Press


BENNINGTON, N. j., July A.
Counsel for John Hughes Curtis.
convicted of obstructing justice in
the Lindbergh kidnapping case,
planned to go before the supreme
court Tuesday to ask that the viz
dict be set aside.
The fight to free the Norfolk ship
builder and social leader will not
end even should the supreme court
act adversely, Captain Ryman Herr.
one of Curtis attorneys said.
The next move will be to carry
the case to the court of errors and
appeals, counsel indicated.
1t is understood Curtis counsel
will contend that under the charge
of trial Judge Adam o. Robbins to
the jury the verdict should be set
aside.
The court charged the jury to ac-
quit Curtis if they believed he never
was in contact with the real kid
napers of Colonel Charles A. Lind
bergh's son.
Two of the states most important
witnesses, Colonel Lindbergh and.
Police Captain ]. ]. Lamb, testified
they were convinced Curtis never
had been in touch with the real
kidnapers.
The jury of five women and seven
men, which found Curtis guilty
Saturday, recommended mercy.
The maximum penalty for high
miSdemeanor under New Jersey law
is three years at hard labor and a
fine of $1,000.
Tentative date for sentencing
Curtis was set for July IL, but final
decision on that day will depend
upon the action of the supreme
court.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-04
HUTTON MUST 'EXPLAIN'
AFTER QUIET HOLIDAY
Trial of Corpulent Choir Master to
Be Resumed Tuesday.

Irlal OF COrpuIent Choir Master to
Be Resumed Tuesday.
By United Press
LOS ANGELES, July Await
ing what is expected to be a severe
REORGANIZATION in the 100000
breach of promise suit brought
against him by Myrtle Hazel st.
Pierre, David j. Hutton spent a
quiet Fourth of July today with his
wife, Aimee Semple Mcpherson
Hutton, the evangelist.
The corpulent choirmaster will be
questioned by Attorney LOREN An
drews for Miss st. Pierre when trial
of the case is resumed after the hol-
iday.
Among the things the Angelus
Temple baritone will be called upon
to explain will be the possession of
his picture by Miss st. Pierre, An
drews said.
Hutton testified under direct ex-
animation that thousands of nv
friends ask for my picture, just as
friends of any other good artist ask
for such photographs"