The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-09-29
DIMOND HERE;
I. IS REFRESHED
BY HIS TRIP
Tells of New Deal Working
Bene6cially in Alaska
Cold Claims Aided

Benehcially in Alaska
Gold Claims Aided
Decidedly refreshed, rested and
obviously encouraged from his 80
day trip and visit through many
sections of western and northern
Alaska, Delegate Anthony ]. Di-
mond arrived in Juneau on the
Aleutian today, and expressed ap-
probation for the vote of confi-
dence in the New Deal the people
of Alaska registered in the recent
elections.
Gold Policy Very Beneficial
Northern, northwestern and CEN
trail Alaska are benefiting greatly
from the Democratic administra-
tons gold policy" Delegate Dimond
said. Many new developments,
backed by new capital are now I'M
der way and prospecting has been
decidedly vitalized through the
mining areas. These operations help
all down the line in curtailing gen.
eral unemployment. The Willow
Creek, Nome, Fairbanks and Flat
mining areas all evince the slim
ulation of this development capt.
tai The work is continuing and the
prospects for the future in mining
is bright
In the various places visited, Mr..
Dimond inspected the work done
through the various New Deal
agencies PWAs CCC, FERA and
lothers.
Money Efficiently Spent
Excellent results have been OBJ
tanned from the money expended"
| the Delegate continued. THE air.
ports at Cordova, Nome and VAL
dez are outstanding and for the
money spent are as good as could
be built anywhere. The road and
trail projects have been efficiently
laid out and constructed, filling
needs in the various localities and
making future development and
progress possible. Considering the
obstacles of winter working condi-f
tons the results were surprising. /
am convinced that the administra-
ton of this work and the manner
in which the money was expended
has been most efficient"
Against Fish Traps
The Delegate again forcefully re-
iterated his stand on fish traps.
II stand firmly for the abolition
of fish traps" he said. "a very
great good will be accomplished by
the total abolition of fish traps at
the earliest possible date. Further,
I am more than ever convinced that
local control of the fisheries by the
Territory is necessary, but 1 shall
press the fight for the abolition
of the trap"
Support Administration
Asked as to what the attitude of
the hundreds of Alaskans with
whom he visited was toward the
Democratic Administration and the
New Deal, he replied that general
ly that it was strongly favored, and
that the recent vote showed this.
Though naturally some thought
not all of the phases were work.
ling along the right lines, the peo-
pie had confidence in the Admin
istration and believed that it was
working things out.
Housing Act to Aid
Il have been assured that the
National Housing Act will apply to-
the Territory of Alaska with the
fun benefits accorded to the
States
Again discussing the Public
Works and relief work Mr.. Dimond
said that through the accomplish
ment of last winter and this spring
the people of many districts in
Alaska were being served as never
before with the new and improved
roads, airfields and other projects.
The Delegate discussed matters
with Gov John w. Troy this aft
ernoon. According to present plans
he will leave for Seattle, enroute to
Washington, d. c., on the Alaska
Tuesday.