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The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-16
Rockefeller for Repeal.
(Boston News Bureau.O

(BoSton News Bureau)
 There could not be imagined a time counting more than the Rockefeller repudiaton of the Amendment and the moment and circumstances he is legion, and his example will be mighty.
 Long ago the nation came to value Rockefeller appraisal of affairs conditions of practical na ture; in recent decades the country has also come to put thereon a very great store of a moral sort, measured in terms of benevolences or altru ism What true and right in business, what was best and most helpful for humanity-these were the tests that counted most. It is this double weghtiness that attaches to the Rockefeller change of mind as to Prohibition from support to condemnation.
 There is a third bit of background which MT, Rockefeller himself fittingy cites-a family tradi- tion of advocacy of temperance, beside complete personal abstinence. (The Methodist Boards own title carries Prohibition and temperance as sep larate things)
 So he cannot be arraigned Host leader desertng for "a handful of silver or "a ribbon to stick in his coat. It is a profound conviction which moves him of the evils greater than the benefits after Prohibition has had ample trial So to him repeal becomes "a prerequisite" to ending the evils and to restoring respect for law, with sufficient time before repeal became effective for the States to set up new safeguards or methods Perhaps Canada Sweden, Finland, etc, might give us patterns.
 Repeal" as a word acquires dignity. It already had that for folks whose first quarrel with the Amendment was that it never belonged such in the Constitution, and with the Vostead Act that as a law it is @ lie
 Last-ditch drys,-of Bourbon mentality-may continue to blame MT. Rockefellers New York background" Eastern financiers. But those con siderations applied also before the Rockefeller change l of mind. What he is interested in is what he terms genuine temperance"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-16
ThrOttling the Hawaiians.
Cincinnati Enquirer)


 Representative Fred A. Brtten, of Illinois has introduced a bill in Congress calling for appoint ment of the Governor and Secretary of Treasury of Hawaii by the President from the list of retired or inactive officers of the army and navy. The proposal is part of a wel-defned effort to bring the Hawaiian Islands completely under the direct control of Washington.
 It is the contention of the sponsors of this and similar measures that the native population of the Hawaiian Islands should not be permitted to guide it's affairs, because of the strategic inn portance of the islands to the United States
 But would direct government of the islands from Washington secure the objectives MT. Brtten and his colleagues have in mind? Would the military security of the United States be advanced by talk ling away from Hawaiian the right of sef-govern- lment? It is very doubtful indeed. Hawaii is important post in our military and naval defense. But it is more than this. It is the home of 100000 persons of many From the plantations and industries of the islands they make their livelihood From the languorous tradi- Ia unique culture. Are these considerations so rifling that they must be subordinated to the fact that Pearl Harbor-a tiny spot the islands happens to be a useful factor in national defense?
 The interests of the mass of people in the Con- tnental United States never have been subordinated to the convenience of the military. There is no reason why the rule should not obtain in an insular possession.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-16

SYNOPSIS: Leaving the fly ing field where he is a pilot, Jerry Calhoun finds that his car is cut of gas. He accepts a lift from Nancy Wentworth, musical comedy star. On the way to a gas station her car is blocked by a sedan parked across the road. Five men, armed with autematics and a machine gun curround their car. Jerry reaches for the door, but a flashlight is turned on them and he and Nancy are ordered out. The men seize Nancy and disappear into the darkness. Jerry leaps forward, then falls unconscious. He wakes up in a hospital next day, where he is told that a bullet had caused a minor but painful head wound. Stevens, detective from the treasury department, asks Jerry what he can remem- Der about the hold-up and tells him Nancy has been kid naped.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-16
G. 0. P. PROHIBITION PLANK
 UNSATISFACTORY.

The Republican Party in National Convention has spoken on National Prohibition but in indecsiNe fashion As both parties did four years ago. u has sought in it's platform to appease the millions who demand change and at the same time to continue in favor with the militant Drys who strenu- ously object to any utterance that savors Of modl- ficaton or repeal of either the Eighteenth Amend ment or the Vostead Aact.
 It is true that the Republicans have travelled a long distance since 1928. The plank it inserted at Chicago goes far beyond the widest dreams of the most avowed Wet at the Kansas City assembly four years ago But the people of the United States nave advanced much greater distance than the party was willing to go record for in convention. What would have satisfied them in 1928 will fail to please now The sentiment against Prohibition is strong. The sentiment for repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and to restore to each State the power to decide for itself whether it will be wet or dry the right to regulate and control the liquor traffic that is now conducted without license or supervision by any governmental authority or the right to prohibit it if so desired is equally as strong
 This power the minority report of the Republican Resolutions Committee sought to bestow on the several States And this power was definitely denied by the majority plank which, while seeming toepgoposay a new constitutional amendment to re- place the Eighteenth pledges the Republican Party to a policy of maintaining the gains made under il ana the VOlStedu ACt IL Pl oPOSco fSuCAoi SoioA o of the liquor traffic instead of the State control demanded by the opponents of Prohibition and voiced by the convention minority.
 The Federal Government has made a miserable failure of enforcement of National Prohibition In the wake of it's effort has grown up widespread corruption of law enforcement agencies wholesale graft and disrespect for all law. If any lesson has been taught by Prohibition as is it is that the National Government is poweress to put into effect sumptuary laws that affect the daily lives of mil lions of people and that not supported by public sentiment Its absolute lack of success with the Eighteenth Amendment ought to prove it cannot hope to be successful with one that would put in it's hands the power to regulate the industry which it now seeks to outlaw. The opportunitie. for graft under the not than anc probably are less than would be afforded by tht other Corruption would not decrease and probably would increase. Respect for law enforcement would not improve.
 The convention. in defeating the minority report turned its back sane democratic solution O the most serious problem the country has faced so warned by many of it's national leaders including Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler and Senator Hiram Bingham. It adopted a plank however that Presi dent Hoover run on and appeal for Dry ant Wet support alike that has his approval II this respect it proved it's loyalty to MT. Hoove beyond question, though it is likely to cost heavily in votes next November.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-16
Gambler Throw
 
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en5eentn green, he was near the edge of the road. Couple of men in big sedan stopped, watched him putt and then, seeing that nobody hut the caddy was in sight, grabbed him and rushed him into their car.
 So that's three prominent peo- pie kidnapped within ten hours yes terday. There1l be an awful up- roar about it."
 Jerry absorbed the news slowly. His head felt heavy and dull.
 But why should they kidnap Nancy Wertworth?" he demanded. "The two millionaires will prob ably he stuck for good big an- som But she isn't. 9 million aire." ee
 No, but she's a darned attract i've girl" Stevens pointed out sig nificantly, Jerry clenched his firsts instinctively. Besides the placid voice added, she's reported to be engaged to Phillip Macomber, pres ident Of the International Bank and Trust Company. He could drop couple of millions any time and not have to lay up yacht l So far as that goes, the girl has made plenty of jack in the last two years, But it's Macomber they will try to chisel."
 The pilot was silent, again aware of his throbbing head The idea of Nancy's being engaged tc a millionare of middle-age was re- pugnant.
 He had seen Macomber's picture in the newspapers. Why, with al the eligible young men there were in the world, Nancy had choser that bettle- jawed, cadaverous ban. ker was more than he could ia thom. And the thought that she was in the hands of kidnaper! who may have taken her away 1 because of her beauty was ever worse!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-16
AIRPLANES FOR PROSPECTORS.

The program of the Mitchell Exploration Com pany Ltd. for using aircraft to land prospecors in favorable mineral regions, and the in which the initial steps have been taken promises well The widespread use of arpanes and hydroplanes in Alaska for several years has already proved the reliability of aerial transportation and it's adapbility to these northern Mining men have realized long since their value in quickly reaching remote districts otherwise practically inaccessible Lack of financial resources only has deterred many from taking advantage of the opportunities it offers.
 MT. Mitchells company, evidently, has overcome this handicap at least to limited extent It, of course is not just prepared to finance all who would like do prospecting, but it is grubstakng a goody number and landing them in what it has reason to believe is a promising field for placer deposits. In that it is performing unique service It has monopoly, however The field for pros pectng is vast. Aircraft be had of any type and at a cost probably lower than ever in the his tory of the industry Prospectors, experienced and seasoned men who know what sort of ground is the most likely to reward their efforts and how to direct such efforts, can be had in adequate number There is therefore, as MT Mitchell has pointed out no reason why other companies cannot follow the example set by his own organization.
 Alaska and the Yukon welcome such enterprises Both will benefit directly by any material finds made in either and the world at large will be aided toward economic recovery if goldfields are opened up to exploitation. The time is ripe for another bonanza placer gold camp. And everyone
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[ The doctor winked meaningly at the detective and twitched his head toward the door.
 Well announced the detect i've, I'll be easing along now. Got a lot of work ahead of me. Wish they'd put someone else on the case. Oaly reason I'm here at all is that the chiefs got a hunch some old friends of mine are mix ed up in it."
 He waved his hand and was gone. Jerry suddenly felt very tired.
 Two days later, Jerry Calhoun emerged from the hospital, pale land shaky There was a grim, sad expression on his face which transformed the little laughing wrinkles around his eyes into hard stern lines which framed, and accentuated the steely glint of the pupils themselves.
 For forty-eight hours he had tormented himself with harassing recollections of the ignominiouS and futile part he had taken dur ing those brief moments on the roadside. His sober judgment as- sured him that against five armed men he. single handed, could have done little to alter the sequence of events. Yet the entire episode was, to a soldier and a man of ac- ton, unbelievably humiliating. Ht could not rid. himself of the feel ] ing that he had acquitted himsel very badly. Even now he coulc not define plan which would have prevented the kidnapers iron
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-16
CHAPTER ?. A KIDNAPPING EPIDEMIC

T don't mind saying, Calhoun, that at first we thought you were one of the gorillas," Stevens said
 But we found letter or two in your pockets and your car was up the road couple of miles with it's tank dry. It wasn't much trou- ble to check up your war record find out where you were flying and to locate the helper who was working with you last night. So that left you whiter'n snow.
 Nov, he continued, hitching his chair nearer the cot, "can't you remember what kind of a car those babies were riding in?"
 "A sedan. That's all I know Too dark" Jerry said.
 See any of the men closa
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-16
NO CAUSE TO WORRY.

Those newspapers and others who are devoting so much space and grey matter to discussion of the recently introduced in Congress by MT. Britten of Chicago, providing a military gov- ernment in part at least, for Hawaii, could save themselves time and danger of brain flag if they would recall that Hawaii became part of the United States through treaty The treaty provided for the sort of government Hawaiians have. It also stipulated that the Governor should be citizen of Hawaii. The Congress of the United States prob ably could not abrogate that treaty by such a simple process that proposed by Representative Brtten.
 At least, Hawaiians have no cause to fear mi- tary control.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-16
enough to get a description?'
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enough to get a description?o
 No. Wish I had!"
 50 do l." agreed the detective his voice betraying his disappoint- ment. H reached into his pocket carefully selected one of dozer cigars, broke it in two, and, stow ing it in his mouth, began to chew it with obvious contentment.
 Seen any morning papers?' he asked mildly.
 No. Just came too a few min. utes before you come in"
 Just thought you might get { kick out of knowing what it wa you muscled your way into List en-" He shifted his cud. T jus told you that somebody kidnapped Miss Wentworth. Well, that was nit all that happened. Just afte dinner time, a sedan crowded Theodore P. Hamilton's car to tn curb on East Fifty-siXth street slugged his chauffeur and got ava with the old boy just as they di, with the actress"
 You cont mean the rich Ham ilton, president of the Unite, States Textile Corporation?' de manded Jerry, ineredulous.
 "The same" nodded the other looking anxiously at the door. un der the cot and into the spooles corners ot the room. Then, wit hardly suppressed grimace, h continued, And that isn't all, eith CT. Frederick Mallory,-you knol the millionaire stockbroker an sportsman-was playing golf yes terday afternoon out near Pelham in Westchester county. On the sev
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-16
I'll Tell You Free
 How to Heal BAD LEGS

Simply anoint the swollen veins and sores with Emerald Oil, and bandage your leg Use a bandage three inches wide and long enough to give the necessary support, wind ing it upward from the ankle to the knee, the way the blood flows in the veins No more broken veins. No more ulcers nor open sores. No more crippling pain. Just follow directions and you are sure to be helped. Butler Mauro Drug Go. and Juneau Drug Go. won't keep your money unless you are. adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-16
A Good Fellow.
Seattle Times.)

Whitman College has a professor who qualities as regular fellow" Down in Oregon, a small but ambitious school petitioned him to deliver it's commencement address but regretfully admitted the institutional treasury harbored only the modest sum of S1O He declined the ten but insisted that pay ment be made for his services in two days of bang-up trout fishing A with that kind of a makeup may not get rich, but he is certain to collect a lot of pleasure he journeys along.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-16

in the North will watch the operations of MT. Mchell's company with lively interest in the hope that they will find the yellow metal in sufficient quantity to create one.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-16

After the beer parade" in the Republican con- vention last night the Anti-Saloon League orators this year cannot with consistency apply the "beer party label exclusively to the Democrats
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-16

The Senate has voted $500OO0 to assure the con- tinued appearance of the Congressional Record for it's vast army of nonreaders.-(LoS Angeles Times)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-16

It is estimated that there are 45O weed seeds in every pound of oats. Probably it is this dis reputable companionship which makes some oats wild Portland Oregonan)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-16

Even though the Vets are disgruntled over the Prohibition plank adopted by the Republican con- venton, the Drys have nothing to crow about
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-16

Speaker Garner says that Congress will be ready to adjourn in June, but doubt Senator Norris will keep himself in session all summer.-(Port- land Oregonan)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-16

Admiral Viscount Makoto Saito gives the great lest demonstration of bravery possible in Japan he accepts appointment as Premier-tWashngton Post
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-16

Beer seems to get more publicity than it does indianapolis News0
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-16

First provide jobs for everybody Then jail every man whose only visible means of support is his trigger finger.-CLos Angeles Tmes)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-16

getting away with the girl.
 More than anything else, Jer- ry was conscious of an almost overpowering desire for revenge.
 In affairs like this he was firm believer of the ancient law of ar eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. He knew that without anothe, meeting with those men, the af- fair would rankle for longer time he cared to anticipate. More over, the girl was a captive. He could not overlook the horrible pos abilities that existed in such a situation.
 But what could he do? He real ized that the police were stirred into feverish activity and that be- cause of the prominence of the victims the newspapers would har- ry the officials unmercifully. For some vague reason the govern ment, too, had become interested in the case as the visit of Stew ems had borne witness. It seemed utterly presumptuous that Jerry, alone, could accomplish a thing, It would take unlimited time and money even to join in the hunt. Of time he had sufficient; Of money next to none.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-16

Jerry finds company and money for the hunt, in the next installment, and the kid napers send a letter.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1932-06-16

Old papers for sale at Empire Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-12-05

Nearly $11 100000 was spent for liz
uor in Edinburgh, Scotland, in the last
wear, according to estimates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-12-05
INFLUENZA FEARED
IN HUNGER ARMY
DR.. Cumming Says Four
MarCherS Are in Hospital.
Ia Recovering.

The District Health Department to-
day was planning immediate steps to
curb the outbreak of influenza in the
camp of the hunger marchers, which
has reached almost epiderric proportions.
Four stricken marchers are in
Casualty Hospital suffering from severe
cases Of the. disease, while IA others in
the camp either are recovering or have
mild cases.
DR.. James G. Cumming, in charge of
the contagious diseases division of the
Health Department, visited Casualty
Hospital and definitely diagnosed the
cases there as influenza After a survey
OF the camp, he planned to confer with
DR.. William G. Fowler, District health
officer, and map out program for re-
stricting the spread Of the disease.
VIII Take Responsibility.
II would prefer to do what is neces-
sary to safeguard the health of the
community first, and decide the legality
OF 1t afterward, taking full responsibility
myself" DR.. Fowler declared.
Those taken to Casualty last night
were Henry Morgan, 90, Chicago: Arid
Salonen, %, Tripoli, Wis: Slater Brown.
SO, New York, and Joseph J. Nadrock,
80, Milwaukee. approximately so other
persons received medical care at the
camp last night and this morning from
Casualty Hospital physicians operating
from four ambulances, three belonging
to the hospital and one furnished by
the w. j. Sardo Co.
Fears Spread Of Disease.
DR.. ]. Rogers Young of the hospital
was In charge of the administration of
medical relief at the camp.
DR.. Cumming said it was almost in
evitable that influenza or a similar
disease would break out among the
marchers, due to exposure and insani-
tary mode Of living.
The marcherS are more Of q menace
to their own health right now than to
the health Of the rest of the city," DR..
Cumming declared. $50 long as they
are kept from coming into contact with
the people of the community, there is
little probability that the disease will
spread beyond the confines Of the camp.
II, however, they commence marching
through the city, the situation win be
different"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1932-12-05
MAI. BROWN USES
MILITARY TACTICS
Police Chief Adopts Part Of
Strategy Employed by
Gen. GIassford.

Some of the same military strategy
that Maj. Gen. Pelham D. Glassford,
former superintendent Of police, follow
ed when he handled the first hunger
march invasion of Washington last De-
cember has been adopted by his sue
cessor. Mai. Ernest W. Brown, III
handling the second hunger" army.
The site selected as an improvised
camp for the marcherS gives the police
a decided advantage in the event of
disorder Less than 20 yards to the
east are the Baltimore & Ohio and
Pennsylvania railroad tracks To the
west is a high, wooded hill. which is
difficult to climb. Here police look
outs have panorama of the entire
army"
The only other entrances to the city
from the encampment are by way of
BladenSburg road and Florida avenue,
and both have been cut off by strong
phalanxes of police.
Second Line Of Defense.
As a second line of defense, the po-
lice departments tear gas squad of 40
men, under the direction Of Lieut.. Har-
vey Callahan, rests a few hundred
yards away, ready to swing into action
on a moments notice. With this squad
also is picked group of officers equip
ped with gas masks who will go into
action in the event of trouble, to re-
lieve the men who block the roadway
These officers are not equipped with
masks and should gas be used to quell
a disturbance they will fall back to
permit the mask-equipped men to go
into action.
Reserve Plan Works.
Mai. Browns other plans for ham
ding the marchers worked out so eff
GENTLY that, upon the first indication
of stir from the restless groups, re-
serves began to arrive from all direc-
tons in patrol wagons and private au-
tomcbiles. EFive minutes after an order
had been given for the reserves at least
100 were on the scene.
Members of the park police force were
lined up side by side with the metro
politan officers, the columns of police
men who guarded the camp site. The
park officers also were stationed along
the wooded hillside overlooking the
camp.
Mingling among the police and the
marcherS were number of Government
agents. These included Army and Navy
intelligence officers and immigration
officials The Police Department also
had plainclothes operatives scattered
among the demonstrators.