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ton. first Up, slapped a scorching
two-bagger 20 left field, Brock
beat out an iniield roller. send
ing Houston 10 third. Mace chen
TAPPED a roller toward first
bringing home Y. Drake who was
running for Houston. CaScarlndo
and Houston struck out l3 Fruit
land ha,smen. while Fisher ana
P;rtillo famed 10 Killers. r.
Gibbs 90, four HIS out Of five
trips 20 the plate. Houston. Foote
and c. LYDIA get three each. K.
Jones fielded sensational!y for
Fruitland. The game was played
at Laurel Park. sd.
SALUDA AT FLETCHER
The Saluda Mountain TopperS
went uo 70 Fletcher 70 engage
the Champs in battle and took a
terrible - TO . licking in six m
nings. The game wasn't rainet
out in the sixth. and no one had
10 eaten = train. but SalUGa was
so hOpleSSly beaten that rs man
ager decided tina. MS boys had
enough for one iay and threw in
the towel. No one has explained
Just row the Champs made 2!
runs on Is hits and why they did
!. Bu- i evidently must De an
old Fletcher custom 20 90 on the
waIOa.r a. !ea>. once every ya-
as The Champs downed Mills
River % - g about -h.s Tine
las. year. About a. the Noun
tain ToUpers -pGE turn on the
mound. while Justgs went the
route :ov Fletcher. I. Ward nit
2 homer for The Champs and Sta
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-06-19
FLAT ROCK AT BALFOUR

East Fiat Rock, WIN J. JACK
son pitching no-hit ball for seven
innings gave Balfour its seventh
straight setback by a Is to )
score. Jackson retired in the
seventh and ". Phillips finished
the game. D. eagle hit two home
runs Tor East Flat Rock and B.
Phillips got one. In q, the viS!-
tors collected p hits off Bal
fnur'S hurler.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-06-19
ton literally drove on out OF tn
county for Saluda.
MILLS RIVER AT GREEN
RIVER

Mills River continued its win
ming ways by downing Green
River in in a close and fast game
tv q 8 10 3 score. The hurlers
on both sides, Carson for the
Islanders and Corpening for Mills
River. pitched nice ball. with
Corpening having more luck IN
the pinches. Carson held Mills
River 10 four hits but had one
bad inning in which Mills Rivel
scored enough runs 10 win the
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-06-19
NATIONAL LEAGUE
SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION

All scheduled games rainsd es
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-06-19

Pittillo: Saluda-Wayd. ThoMp-
SON Pace. Heatherh' and Eyer
ton.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-06-19
Standings

PIEDMONT LEAGUE
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-22

signed to combat low flying planes
which attack troops, trains and es-
adjustments with light bombs ano
machine guns. These planes Fly
so low and so fast that 1t is i'm
possible for. an artillery gun to firs
at them effectively
Units Skeletonized Now
8. Fire control" systems fol
computing firing data and trans
hitting it to the antisaircraft guns
including a stereoscopic height
finder and a director to keep the
gun pointed at the target and set
the fuse SO it will explode at the
proper second.
4. Searchlight units, consisting
of lights of 300, 100000 candle pow
er, with power plant, and means
for locating the aircraft before the
light is turned on
The army now has four anti
aircraft organizations in the Unit
ed States and four in the Philip
pines, Hawaii and Panama They
are. however, only skeltonized reg
iments.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-22
DIMOND LEAVES
KETCHIKAN FOR
JUNEAU TODAY
Time Of Arrival Here Not
Known, But Expected
Tomorrow Afternoon

Delegate A. j.. Dimond was due
to have left Ketchikan sometime
today for Juneau on the Brant
Capt. Olson, flagship of the Alaska
fleet of the United States Bureau
of Fishedies. The vessel reachd
Ketchikan early today from Little
Port Walter.
No time had been set for the
arrival of the Brant here, but it
was believed it would be sometime
tomorrow afternoon or evening, un-
less the Delegate should decide to
visit Wrangll ana Petersburg en-
route here.
Attacks Fish Traps
In speech before the Ketchi-
kan Chamber of Commerce yester-
Gay, he renewed his campaign fol
the abolition of fish traps, charg-
ing that they are undemocratic and
monopolistic.
Later in the day he addressed
tIlC IACUtllAhd4A fAAAiCA lNdll kOA
post. He said that both the Army
and Navy are beginning to realize
the Importance of the Territory in
the scheme of national defense. He
predicted some major work would
be undertaken in the near future
adding that airplanes are the first
line of defense.
Plans Are Unknown
The plans of Delegate Dimond
beyond Juneau are unknown. 1t
is believed he will remain here
several days, possibly two weeks,
before proceeding to western and
interior points.
Plans for a rally here have been
practically completed by the Wo-
mems Democratic Club at which
the Delegate will speak. No date
has been announced for this meet
ing. This will be fixed to suit
his convenience.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-22
ALASKAN Filler
DID NOT SOAR
OFF TO death
Aviation, Who Bid Friends
Goodbye, Missing Two
Days, Back in Anchorage
IS TAKEN IN CUSTODY
BY u. S. DEP. MARSHAL
Fairbanks Bondsmen With
drew Backing for Liber-
ty-Needs New Bond

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Aug. 22.-
Frank Dcrbandt, who took off from
here last Sunday afternoon, tell
ing his friends they would not
see him again, landed here late
yesterday and was Immediately ar
rested by Deputy U. S. Marshal
frank Hoffman on instructions
frcm Fairbanks that his bondsmen
there had withdrawn the backing
under which he was free on fur
smuggling charges.
On Susitna River
Dorbandt talked very little but
said he spent two days along the
Susitna River, so miles northwest
of Anchorage.
Dorbandt is held pending his
attempt to furnish a $500 bond
Court Actions
Dorbandt, well known Alaskan
aviator, took off late Sunday after
noon in small plane having only
two and one-half gallons Of gaso-
line aboard. In telling friends they
would not see him again, 1t was
reported he had flown to his death
owing to trouble arising out of his
coming trial at Ketchikan on the
fur smuggling charge and also a
Seattle case in which he is accused
by Marjorie Seller, aged 10 years
of being the father of her child.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-22

ing at such elevations and at tar
gets of great speed called for new
guns and technique. The problem
of spotting the HACKERS arose
when the bombing planes began
making night raids.
= Develop New Methods
At the end of the war. equipment
was crude and unwieldy, methods
used were too slow and cumber-
some to combat new planes.
The War Department and civil
ian manufacturers began an lnten-
sive study of the problems, devel-
oping these anti-aircraft weapons
and equipment.
l. The 3-inch gun, to combat
heavy bombardment planes and OBJ
servation planes engaged in pho
tographic reconnaissance at high al
titudes. To hit such targets, the
gun must have high muzzle vel
ocity and excellent ballistic char
acteristics. The guns now devel-
oped can fire rs shots a minute
and have vertical range of U.s.
600 feet.
2. The .50-inch machine gun, de-
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-22
NO ARRESTS IN
|ARMORED MONEY
TRUCK H0LD-UP
Police Claim New Arch
Criminal Has Appeared
One Clue Is Found

BROOKLYN, N. Y, Aug. a.
No arrests have been made in the
armored truck hold-up of yester-
day afternoon when machine gun
bandits raided Federal Reserve
truck shortly after midday and es-
capped with $427 900.
The police credit a new arch
criminal, craftier than Capone and
more deadlier than Dillinger with
pulling off the job.
Empty money bags were found
crammed beneath cigarette vend-
ing machine in Finnerys' Place.
The bartender said ten men, whom
he never saw before, entered the
barroom at O'Clock yesterday af-
ternoon and had round of beer.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-22

partment, who recently made an
inspection of Panama Canal de-
lenses, reported that the canal, a
vital link in ocean-to-o COM
munication, is seriously lacking in
aT.ti-aircraft equipment and the
first steps in the program probably
would be taken there.
Our Equipment Best
War Department officials say the
anti-aircraft equipment developed
by the American army is the mosg
efficient in the world, and that
this country would have full pro-
lection if allotted funds were pro-
vided to complete and expand the
skeletonized defense system.
Prior to the World War no
means had been provided for COM
batting aircraft from the ground.
Allied armies improvised means for
countering German aircraft, which
became extremely active in con-
Quoting reconnaissance flights over
the Allies territory, and raids BY
bombing planes against large cit
les including Paris and London
The artillerymen found that fir
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-22
MACON MAKES
PRACTICE TRIP

SEATTLE, Aug. 22.-The airship
Macon appeared over the city at
7:30 O'Clock this morning on a
practice flight. The huge craft
circled back over Ta ON and
headed southwark again. 1t was
sighted over Tacoma at 500 o'clock.
When the Macon appeared over
Elliott Bay this morning, she
loosed five planes that flew about
the mother ship like sparrows
around an eagle.
The Macon is now on the way
to her base at Sunnydale, CAL,
having passed over Portland early
this afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-22
HOT FLAMES
STILL RACE
IDAHO AREA
New Army Of Fighter
Rushed to Scene-Fire
May Be Control ed

SPOKANE, Wash, Aug 22.-The
hottest forest fire in the North
west is near Avery, Idaho. 1t grew
hotter as new armies OF fighters
were rushed to the front in an at
tempt to halt the slow, relentless
spread of the blaze which SHE'D
away from the little settlement OF
Avery after IL uneasy hours and
spread before brisk wind. The
wind later died down and hopes
are expressed that the blaze win
be brought under control.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-22
TIN SHORTAGE
THREATENED IN
UNITED STATES
State Departm ent Gives
Warning to House For
eign Affairs Com.

WASHINGTON, Aug. %. The
State Department has warned the
House Foreign Affairs Committee
of a possible tin shortage in the
event of a war, leaving the United
States shy of essential martial
metal.
The tin producing industry is
dominated by British interests
through an International agree
ment.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-22
Picktord-Fairbanks
Romance NOtU Rests
in the Lap of Gods

HOLLYWOOD, Cal, Aug. %. -
The future of ckford-Fairbanks,
rests in the lap of the Gods"
This is the way Mary Pickford
described the status of their once
idyllic marriage which finally fouNl
its way into the divorce courts.
Fairbanks returned here yester-
day to meet Mary Pickford but had
no comment to make after the
meeting
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-22
P AG ANISM IS
PUT TO FRONT,
GERMAN LAND
New Group Is Established.
Called ''Nordic Faith
Movement

BERLIN, Aug. 22-Fresh evil
dence of the advance of Paganism
against established religion. under
the Nazi regime, is provided by
the founding of second Pagan
body this year.
This new group is called the
"Nordic Faith Movement" This
movement is founded on the belief
there are no hopes for beyond
and holds there is no need for
redemption.
HITLER'S LAST MOVE
BERLIN. Aug. 22.-Hitler has
|ordered the name of the Presidents
|office changed to Presidential
Chancellory."
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-22
BY LLOYD LEHRBAS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.-'War
in the skies" would find the Unit
ed States encircled by up-to-date
defense units if plans developed
by the War Department are exc
cuted.
Under the direction of General
Douglas Macarthur, Chief of Staff,
the Department is working out a
defense program calling for COM
plete and modernized anti-aircraft
guns, searchlight batteries and fire
control equipment for eight regu-
lar army regiments, seven National
Guard regiments and 10 inactive
regular army regiments.
The program would cost about
$50, 1926. 900.
Secretary Dern of the War De-
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-22
HOUSE SWEPT
IN TO SEA BY
BIG BREAKERS
Unexplai ined Calamity
Takes Place-Part of
City Inundated

NEWPORT BEACH, Conn, Aug.
22.-Ocean waves 80 and 40 feet
high swept a two story apartment
house from its foundation, dam
aged other buildings and inundated
part of the city to the depth of a
few feet.
The damage is estimated at S25,-
900.
The photographic office is I'M
able to explain the huge waves as
the weather was perfectly calm.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-22
BRIT. AVIATOR
DOWN, ICELAND

WICKS, North Scotland, Aug. %.
An SOS message from John
Grierson, British flier, who hoped
off yesterday morning from Reyk-
jayik, Iceland, in an attempt to
cross the Atlantic via the northern
route, says he is down to the west
ward.
The message said Have food
for ten days"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-22

OF HAP SBURC
now FAR OFF

GENOA, Italy, Aug. 22-The pos
sibility OF political tryst between
Premier Schuschnigg and former
Empress zita, seeking restoration
of the Hapsburg throne vanished
with the Premier leaving Florence
last night, after conference with
Premier Mussolini without seeing
her.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-22
Minneapolis
STRIKE ENDS
Truck Drivers and Employ
ers Come to Agreement
After Five Weeks

MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, Aug. "a.
The striking truck drivers and
employers have reached an accord
Immediately ending the five weeks
old walkout.
Union leaders claim the accord
is a victory for the workers
Many disorders have resulted
from the strike and at one time
the militia was called out.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-22
is RETURNING TO
HOME AT KETCHIKAN

Miss Martha Dell wentworth,
former Juneau girl, was a pas
senger on the Northland, last trip,
from Sitka, where she has been
visiting her father. Miss Went
worth was enroute to Ketchikan
where she win make her home for
the winter.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-22
Merriam, Makes
Campaign Promise,
Mooney Pardon

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Aug. %.
Acting Governor Frank E.
Merriam said he would give
Thomas J. MONEYS pardon Pc
titiOn serious consideration il
elected to the full term of Gov
ernOr.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-22
Democrats Seem IN Fertile
Fields But Republicans Are
Experiencing A,0ful Drought
BY BYRON PRICE
Chief of Bureau, the Associated
Press, WashingtOn)

A mid-season survey of primary
and convention results shows that
the political map still is strewn
with Commissions and contradictions.
Weather sharps would call 1t ex-
tremely "spottyp
The Republican drought contin-
ues over large areas. No one de-
MES that. In other sections wealth.
ervanes have been shifting apprec-
iably and the outlook is unsettled.
Nowhere is there any sign OF cy-
clonic developments.
The Democrats expect to keep
most of their present big majority
in the House, and while Republic
can gains are accepted as certain.
few leaders of that party go SO far
as to forecast any actual Repub-
lican majority. Because OF spec
ial circumstances it is conceded
the Democrats will retain control
OF the Senate, possibly by q con-
siderably increased margin
The bigger question Is what it
all portends with respect to the
Roosevelt regime at Washington.
On that question the claims are
distinctly conflicting. and each side
is able to produce evidence which
1t seems to regard as convincing.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-22
Circus Group to Meet

RICHMOND, Va. = The annual
convention of the Saints and SIN
ners Club Of America. national or
ganization OF circus lovers, win be
held here the first week in October.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-22
W HITE FARMERS
CHASE JAP ANESE
out OF ARIZONA
Nea rly One Tn ousand
Orientals Are Warned to
Get Out and Stay Out
JAPAN NEWSPAPERS
MAKING GREAT FUSS
State Department Requests
Officials Not to Do Any
thing Of Rash Nature

TOKYO, Aug. %. = Ari-
IONA, in the United States,
supplanted M anc huria as
Japan's principle trouble zone
today.
Newspapers devoted a
great deal of space to the
difficulty between American
and Japanese farmers in the
Salt River Valley in Arizona.
Developments even eclipsed
the squabble with Russia
over the c hi n e S e Eastern
Railway as the topic for edi-
t0riaI comment.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-22
CAUSE OF EXCITEMENT

- A1Ap9L VI EANAAEMENl
PHoENfx. Arizona. Aug 22.-
Assurances there will be no vio-
Ience against the nearly 1000
japanese, whom the white farmers
have ordered TO get cut and stay
OUT Of the fertile Salt River Val
ley, were Forthcoming from officials
today.
Their assurance came as the
State Department asked the Gov
ernor to prevent happenings which
might create difficulties in the
relations between the United States
and Japan
simultaneously the county offic-
ials went ahead to enforce the
a lien land law which forbids
Orientals, who are not natives.
from owning or leasing agricultural
land in the State Of Arizona.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-22
LIFT MARTIAL
LAW, Vienna

VIENNA, Austria, Aug. OMAR
tial law was raised last midnight
after q days. Martial law was
imposed as the result of the Doll
fuss assassination.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-22

This is the first of a series
of two daily articles summing
up Americas air strength, its
provisions against aerial at
tacks and its standing among
the worlds greatest air pow
ers.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-22

feated roi the nomination.
Everyone agrees that many Re-
publican voters prefer Mr.. Roose-
velt's leadership to that Of old
line Republican conservatives.
Yet probably the two most caus-
tic Republican Senatorial Critics OF
the President-Hatfield Of West
Virginia and Robinson of Indiana
have been reuominated almost
without a murfner of opposition.
Everyone knows the Republican
high command lacks control over
the Western group OF Republican
liberals.
Yet two of that group-Borah OF
Idaho and Nye Of North Dakota
are leading the Republican attack
on Roosevelt policies.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-22
SOME MORE PARADoxEs

The Democratic leaders have been
openly rebuilding the party on
what they call the liberal" ele-
ments among the voters.
But in Minnesota, the Demo-
Gratis are seeking fusion with
the Republicans to defeat the uls
tra-liberal Farmer Laborites; in
Virginia a group OF young Repub-
lican Liberals" Us seeking the over
throw of Democratic Senator Byrd;
in West Virginia, Rush d. Holt won
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-22
STOCK PRICES
GIVEN BOOST,
WIDE FROM
Gains Are Made Of One te
Three or More Points
and Maintained

NEW YORK. Aug. 22.-New life
came to stocks today as gains OF
one to three or more points were
recorded over wide front.
Sales totaled 100000 shares.
No specific news or developments
are known to account for the up
turn although a mild revival OF
inflationary psychology may have
been a factor.
Today's close was strong.
Bonds improved late.
The curb was up.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-22
SHORTER WORK
I. HOURS Is Plan,
INTERNATIONAL
United States Taking Steps
for Universal Scheme
to Aid Recovery

WASHINGTON, Aug. %. - The
Administration is seeking a way
to have the world. follow the
United States in cutting working
hours.
Officials hope way will be
found in an international labor
organization which the United
States joined this week and in
which the United States delega-
ton, no doubt, will take a lead
in the movement for shorter hours.
Shorter working hours have many
times been discussed as essential
for a complete comeback of re-
covery and under MIRA codes has
meant generally increased produc-
ton, also costs. The latter issue
generally affects the United States
foreign trade hence the Admins
tration's interest in shorter hours
abroad
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-22
CLOSING PRICES TODAY

NEW YORK, Aug. 22.-Closing
quotation of Alaska Juneau mine
stock today is 81, American Can
80, American Power and Light SIS,
Anaconda ID. Armour B 81. Bendix
Aviation 1875, Bethlehem Steel
28%, Calumet and Hecla 3Sl, Cur
Wright 8, General Motors 3las
International Harvester 28%s. Ken
necott 20A, United States Steel
35, Warner Pictures AZ, Pound,
s5O9A, Nabesna bid 81, ask 1.02.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-22
NEW WORK WEEK HOURS

WASHINGTON, Aug. %. - MIRA
announced this afternoon Presi-
dental approval Of reduction in
the weekly work hours from 40 to
sc without cut in wages for
100000 workers in the cotton and
garment industry.
MIRA said this is equivalent to
an increase of about 10 per cent
above the May levels in piece
rates and will also permit reem-
ployment Of more than 10000. The
direct cost to the consumer is
estimated at less than two per
cent.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-22
POLITICAL ECCENTRICITIEs

That is possible only because
1884 Is becoming year of politi-
cal eccentricities.
Everyone agrees Mr.. Roosevelt
has an exceptionally effective con-
troll over his party.
Yet in the one instance where
Chairman Farley went the length
OF openly endorsing Senatorial
candidate-Clem Shaver in West
Vrginia-that candidate was de-
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-08-22

Continued on Page Severn
Milford chronicle., 1934-06-15

A DARING, competitive test-and
"A what result New and Improved
Conoco Germ Processed Motor Oil out
distanced FIVE worthy rivals, thanks to
the extraordinary film strength and
penetrativeness our recently patented
process gives it. Five quarts of this re-
markable new oil fabricated motor for
the almost unbelievable distance of ,729
miles before the motor was wreckedl
Five other oils, all nationally known,
competed with New and Improved Co.
noco Germ Processed Motor Oil in this
Milford chronicle., 1934-06-15
HARRINGTON

The Epworth Ladies' Aid meet.
this evening. Friday. June Is, at the
home of Mrs. Leona Wheatley.
Our Christian Study Circle for
young converts and their friends
will be held in Pennington Church
Saturday, June lG. at p. m Miss
lnez Rose is the leader.
At the service in Pennington Sun
day morning there will he a special
sermon by the pastor and music by
the senior choir.
Everyone is invited TO attend yes
per services at GAS p. NJ Sunday.
in Pennington church.
The Todd's Chapel Children's Day
program will be presented Sunday
evening. June II at O'Clock. Come
early and be sure of seat.
Children's Day at EpwOrth will be
observed Sunday afternoon. June "a
at 2:30 p. m.
Church calendar. Sunday. June Il
Pennington. 10 a. III. Sunday school.
II a. nj. Preaching. GAS p. m. Yes
per service.
Prospect: p. NJ. Sunday school.
> p. m. Preaching
Todd's Chapel: 8 p. nj. Childrens
Day program.