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The Washington times., 1934-10-30
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NEW DEAL
Quiz of Political Leaders Shows
G. O. P. Chances to Retain
Present Status Are Slim
BY WILLIAM X. HUTCHINSON
Copyright, 1884, by international News
Service

BY WILLIAM X. HUTCHINSON
Copyright 1884, ss,vInH By International News
The Democratic party ap-
peared headed today toward a
gain of from one to four Senate
seats in the elections a week
away, according to a broad sur
vey by International News Serv-
ice.
Democratic claims to net
gain of eight Senate seats and
Republican claims of an even
break, seemed to be hopeless ex-
aggerations to close observers.
The survey was conducted
among national and State lead
erS, familiar with the Senatorial
contests, including some of the
candidates themselves.
Democratic Gains
1t appeared the Democrats are
certain to gain seats in Mary
land, Missouri and New Jersey.
They probably will gain another
in Ohio.
On the other hand, they
appeared heading toward a loss
in Nebraska and possibly another
In New Mexico.
Three contests were termed
doubtful, the LaFollette toga in
Wisconsin, the short-term race
in Montana and the battle in
wyoming.
Indications today were:
Assured Winners
Arizona-Senator Henry F.
Ashurst CD, incumbent, over
George L. Burgess (RD.
alifornia-Senator Hiram w.
johnson (R.-DD, incumbent over
George S. Kirkpatrick tSO.
Connecticut-Sen Frederick
c. Walcott (R0. incumbent, over
Francis T. Maloney Cd.
Delaware-Senator John G.
Townsend, jr. Cd, incumbent,
over Wilbur L. Adams CD0.
Florida-Senator Park Tram
nell CD, over Gordon Nye (S0.
Maine-Senator Frederick Hale
(RD, incumbent, reelected Sep
tember 10.
Maryland George w. Rad
cliffe CD, over Joseph I. France
(R), to succeed Senator Phillips
Lee Goldsborough (R0, not a
candidate. Democratic gain.
Michigan-Sen Arthur H.
Vandenberg CRD, incumbent, over
Frank A, Picard CD.
MiSsissippi-Theodore G. Bilbo
CD, no opposition, to succeed
Senator Hubert D. Stephens (DO
defeated in primary.
MisSouri-Harry S. Truman
CD, over Senator Roscoe Pat
terson CR), incumbent, Demo
cratic gain.
Montona-Senator Burton K.
Wheeler CD, over George M.
Bourquin (RD. Gong term.
New JerSey-A. Harry Moore
CDO, over Senator Hamilton F.
Kean (RD, incumbent. Demo
cratic gain.
New York-Senator Royal S.
Copeland CDD. incumbent. over
f.. harold OlucGG 'O.I' dAAu 1ACAlA
c. Breckenridge Qnd0.
North Dakota-Senator Lynn j.
Frazier (RD, incumbent, over
Henry Holt Cd.
Pennsylvania-Senator David A.
Reed R), incumbent, over Joseph
F. Guffey Cd, and others.
Tennessee Senator Kenneth
McKellar Cd, incumbent, over
Ben w. Hooper (RD, for long
term.
Senator Nathan L. Backman
CDD, incumbent. over John r.
Neal CN..PD, for short term.
Texas Senator Tom Connally
CD. incumbent, over U. S. Goen
,RD-
Vermont - Senator Warren R.
Austin RD, incumbent, over Fred
c. Martin CD.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Harry Flood
(Continued on Page 2, Col. y
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-12-01
GOLD AND JUNEAU.

The purchase by A. B. Trites, substantial, active mining operator, of the Kensington and Comet gold mining properties yesterday, is stimulating no! only to everyone interested in mining in this area but to the general public we'll because it is another specific example of which ther have been several during the past year, of the revival of mining activity in Southeast Alaska.
 well known Alaskan, T. J. Donohoe, said shortly before his death, "The real wealth of Alaska is in the hlls rather than the sea; have scarcely touched the mineral wealth that awaits development throughout Alaska"
 statement that every Alaskan knows is true and yet through lack of adequate financing and former high cost of development work in relation to the price of gold mining development in the Territory has Jagged since the World War.
 Several hundreds of thousands of dollars were put into the Comet and Kensington properties by D. C. Jackling, Charles Hayden and their associates in 1913-14 The values in the Kensington, particu- larly, were high and substantial recoveries were made. However the high cost of operating in rela- tion to the price of gold caused the shutting down of the properties during the
 The acquisition of these properties by experienced active gold mining operators at the time when the price of gold is up is definite insurance that the properties will de developed and put into operation expeditiousy. This work will not only help Juneau almost immediately but it will be a stimulus fol other properties in this area to become active.
 Juneau is indeed in the heart of the gold belt and should not forget that much wealth is stil waiting in the hills for development Each time ar old property is re-opened or development started on a new one renewed impetus is given to seeking for and the development of gold mines.
 Of all cities in the Territory, Juneau should be especially gold conscious and cognizant of what an operating gold mine to town, with the constant example of the Alaska Juneau operation and it's vital importance to the economic welfare oi this community.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-12-01
New Paralysis Serum.
(New York World-T -TelegramO

Said Dr. William H. Park, Director of the city's medical research laboratory, announcing what he thinks is immunization of infantie paralysis, We wanted to be able to say we had tried it our selves before we asked others to submit to our experiments"
 Therefore he and his associates applied the virus of dreaded and ravaging disease to their own bodies.
 When they got immunity and no bad effects they tried it children. Other children will be inocuated as fast monkeys can yield up their spinal columns for the serum
 The treated children will be examined from time to time during the years to check on the effect of the immunizations
 All over the nation the twisted bodies of victims of infantie paralysis By the affliction of these the great new developments of Dr. Maurice Brodie and Dr. Park be measured.
 To those who hold that only money urge makes the mare go" and advances civilization this ought to be noted:-Dr Park, who in the sos developed dphtheria anti-toxin and since has produced many other gifts to health and medicine receives from New York City $700O year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-12-01

to decide which should be adopted and which dropped from the schedule for the present Very likely the elaborate bills of which Miss Perkins and others speak will be duly introduced in Congress, but it is certain that they will not be pressed to enactment in the next session against the Presi- dents recommendation. He is known to desire a short session of Congress It could be congested by worthy projects of social betterment just as easily as by doubtful bills affecting the currency, or by drive for the bonus, laws for other special groups. His deliberate choice is to unite on one useful and let the rest wait
 It must always be borne in mind that the great social changes, such those proposed are neceS- sarily slow in reaching the statute book. Who members now that President Hoover also had large and well-studied plans for the security and we'll being of the people? He too had his vouminous reports his succession of conferences at the White House all filled with projects designed to be of the widest benefit But few of them ever got as far as Congress and none of them which had any importance were given the force of law It is process which cannot greatly be speeded up. As President Roosevelt said, it is necessary carefully to study the mistakes made by other countries, and then to seek to avoid them. He also emphatcally laid down the principle that the financial set-up for all such agencies must not be 'unsound" If this means delay it also waiting until the business is well in hand and entirely mastered be- fore going ahead with it. Doubtless the Presidents genial smile will continue to irradiate those whom he has disappointed by deciding to do one thing at a time, but they will find out that not what they think but what he determines will be the order of the day in Congress
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-12-01
Social Reform Slow.
(New York Times.)

When President Roosevelt told the Security Con- ference at Washington that there could be no sucn a thing as hurricane social reform, he seems to have both surprised and pqued some of his own aides and advisers They did not like his program of "one step enough for me-" They wanted to go all the way to the goal in single stretch. Secre- tary Perkins, in fact let 1t be known that detailed plans had been drawn for legislation which the President had said must be put aside for the time being This is doubtless the case MT. Roosevets characteristic way is to encourage his multitude of counselors to go with some comprehensive plan, all the time reserving to himself the right
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-12-01

There is said to be more rapid movement of currency, but guess it must be in the opposite direction.-(Th Boston Herald)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-12-01

Whatever MT Roosevelt running for he seems to have won.-(Detroit News)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-12-01

New York robot can drink whiskey and beer, smoke cigarette and put It's arms around woman Huh, any common do that Florida Times Union)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-12-01
Chairman Riddle.
(New York World Telegram

Appointment of Francis Riddle as Chairman Of the National Labor Relations Board adds another interesting personality to the Administrations of ficial family.
 Like the President, w Averell Hartman, and other New Dealers, MT. Riddle is the son Of a wealthy and famous American family.
 As Philadelphia attorney and civic leader he has been active in education, child labor re- form civil liberties and other human welfare causes He has the warm endorsement of former Chairman Garrison and the other members of this able board If he makes as good chairman as his predecessor he will live up to the highest hopes of his friends
 Mir Riddle is landing in no bed of roses He will be in the center of bitter industrial struggles The law is clearly written, but the head of the judicial board should be man of ability courage and human understanding.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-12-01
Weather: Cloudy.
RAINBOW GIRLS NOTICE

Regular business meeting Satur- day, Dec. 1, at 1:30 pm. Luncheon at 12:30. Balloting. A full at tendance is desired. adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-12-01

Here's to the streamne train and the stream line auto May then never meet.-(Toledo Blade
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-12-01
20 YEARS AGO
DECEMBER I, 1914
From The Ercpire

DECEMBER 1, 1914
 That the German army in Po- land, which had been entirely sur- rounded by the Russians, only es- capped annihiliation by dint of great bravery and fighting against over whelming odds, was the gist of a report received by the Petrograd correspondent of the Pail Mall Gazette. The results of the ter rife 5a:tle were still indcfin te anu the world awaited the news.
 The Juneau Library Board an- nounced that the Juneau Public Library, sponsored by the Draper Club, but managed by an inde- pendent board, would be equipped and open for the public at the end o. the present week. Mrs. D. z Mcclellan, newly appointed Librarian, had arrived from the south and was busy cataloging the books, which numbered about 1000 volumes. Those serving on the board were Mrs. P. J. Malone Chairman; Mrs. H. J. Fisher, Mrs. Charles. Goldstein, Mrs. w. E. Novel; Mrs. A. P. Kasheyaroff Mrs. E. w. Petit and Mrs. H. c. Daniels.
 Plans continued for the Sour dough Festival and Gus Bake, Frank Roberts, Sam Harris and Sam Kohn, all old-time sourdoughs and well known knights of the green cloth of twenty years prev iously, were to preside at the rou- lette, faro, crap and blackjack tables. A taffy- joint was to be taken over by group of Juneau young ladies, the Draper Club had charge of the children's prize booth and Cashiers Harold Post and Guy McNaughton were to be in charge of the First Sourdough Bank" where they would exchange cur rency fresh from the Juneau print ing presses for coin of the realm.
 Paddy ONeill, who had driven the Sheep Creek tunnel. for the Alaska Gastineau Mining Com pany, wrote from Tennessee that he was anxious to return to Alaska and would do so as soon as he completed the railroad tunnel he was driving in Tennessee. The Gastineau company had given him a watch costing nearly $500 after the completion of the Sheep Greek job.
 Mrs. Clyde c. Strong's benefit dance for the Belgian Relief Fund had been great success and the money was turned over to B. L. Thane, Treasurer of the fund. The second benefit of the week for the Belgian fund was to be held in the evening at the Grand The atre. The next evening there was to be a benefit at the Orpheum and on the succeeding day the Camp Fire Girls were to give an entertainment at the Elks, as their share for the relief of the war victims.
 Douglas hills on St. Ann Avenue and Third Street, saw many coast ing parties on the previous eyen- ing.
 Miss Hazel Jaeger entertained a number of her fellow high school students at her home on Fourth Street the previous Saturday. About twenty were present and all had a most enjoyable time.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-12-01

Miss Hazel Jaeger entertained a number of her fellow high school students at her home on Fourth Street the previous Saturday. About twenty were present and all had a most enjoyable time.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-12-01

Douglas hills on St. Ann Avenue and Third Street, saw many coast ing parties on the previous eyen- ing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1934-12-01

An Australian can stand on his head and drink 12 glasses of beer. No one nterferes, as long as it is his own head.-(Exchange)
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-21
FINE PROGRAM
BY CHILDREN
At ME[O[AND

Meloland school children present.
ed Christmas pageant, THE Visit
of the Wisemen," to large and at
tentive audience last night. The
first number on the program was
a speech of welcome by Charles
Palmer, who also gave brief in
PRODUCTION to the play.
The scene opened with Mary,
played by Virginia Scott, and
Joseph, Freddie Waterman, at the
manger. Near them stood Allene
Roberts who read the prologue to
the play from a scroll. The First
Wiseman, Jimmie Peters, entered,
followed by children representing
following Ancient nations, India,
Annie Lara; China, Muriel Meyer;
Egypt, Nadine Mcfarland; Hebrew,
Joe Chavarria; Greece, Melba Nc
Farland; and Rome, Jack Studer.
Each child marched very slowly to
the manger and after telling of the
treasures of his country, placed a
gift at the foot of the manger. The
Second Wiseman, Maurice Gallo
way, then entered followed by the
Medieval Nations, which were Ger
many, played by Mary Jane Hall;
France, Carmen Engebretson; Scan
dinavia, Helen Leja; Russia, Olive
McIntosh and Iberan Peninsula,
Maggie Lara. After the representa-
tive of each nation had placed his
gift by the manger the Third Wise
man, Lewis Dawes, led the Modern
Nations to the Christ child. These
nations were Switzerland represent
ed by Rosa Studer; England, Har-
din Hall; South America, Geraldine
Ordonez; Canada, Mary Edwards,
and United States, Mary Jane
Peters.
The pageant, which had for its
theme the birth of the Christ Child
and the alteration accorded Him by
the nations, was very beautifully
portrayed. The colorful costumes
of the wisemen and the nations rep
resented, together with the solemn
dignity with which each child play
ed his part, made the pageant one
of the most impressive ever pre-
sented by Meloland children.
After the prologue and after each
group of nations brought their gifts
to the manger, chorus of carolers
composed of Agnes and Sophie
Odermatt, Beverly Meyer, Elsie
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-21
EDITORIAL PAGE
and
FEATURES
IT'S UP TO US

For the first time in the history of
this city, hard liquor may now be pur-
chased and consumed in public without
violating the law, and the results here of
the liberalized law depend upon the per-
sons licensed to make such sales and the
liquor-drinking public
From an absolute moral standpoint we
believe the consumption of hard LIQUOR
openly and in entire frankness, is to be
preferred to the sneaky methods that
were followed during the prohibition
period, when some of our finest citizens
were forced into hypocrisy and law vio-
lating.
Liquor drinking having been brought
out in the open, it remains for the pro-
prietors of liquor-selling places and their
patrons to see that the law is not abused.
Men and women can drink and still be
ladies and gentleman. They can also
drink and be something else. The choice
is with them.
Those who are dispensing liquor should
prefer to lose a sale rather than take a
chance on selling to minor or to one
who has imbibed too freely and they
should also prefer to lose patronage rath-
er than conduct a place where rowdyism
or public nuisances are tolerated or the
dictates of good manners are ignored.
We believe, from the fine character of
the men already licensed to sell liquor,
that they will make sincere and serious
effort to conform to the law of the state
and to the dictates of decent society.
We are not so sure regarding the CO.
operation they will receive to this end
from the public. For over a decade it
was considered by too many as smart
to take too much liquor. Drunkenness,
even in public places, has not carried the
stigma which it warrants and which is
always bestowed upon it by decent per-
sons.
There must be change in the mental
attitude of the public. 1t should regard
drunkenness and excessive drinking as
the vices they are, and should lend every
effort possible to curbing abuse and vio-
lation of the liberalized statutes.
Unless the mental attitude is changed,
abuse and violations are certain to be-
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-21
Meloland Club
Party Enjoyed

The j. R. Kinnaird home north Of
Meloland was the scene of a merry
party on Wednesday when members
of the Meloland Ladies Social club
gathered for their annual Christ
mas dinner. The 26 guests enjoyed
a turkey dinner at two long tables
gay with their decorations of holly,
poinsettias and fern. Later each
person drew a number and received
a corresponding gift from a bril-
liantly lighted Christmas tree. The
afternoon was spent opening the
gifts and visiting. Special guests
of Mrs. Kinnaird and her co-hostess
Mrs. G. C. Richards, were Mes
danes Gladys McElroy, F. E. Boyd,
Arthur Farley, Alice Heath, Lytle
Kinnaird and Earl Allen while
members present included Mes
danes Ralph Engebretson, Charles
Forsberg, w. j. Gregg, H. o. Gallo
way, Henry Havekorst, w. G. Herd
man, Isaac Mcbride, Alex Meyer,
Jesse Mcbride, Lawrence Richards,
Claud Suttle, w. H. Palmer, Dan
Scott, Hardy Odell, Ebert Newton,
H. A. Wells, K. K. Sharp, and Miss
Vera Havekorst.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-21
BRIEF NEWS FROM MELOLAND

A wedding of interest to Melo-
land residents occurred Tuesday
when John Studer and Gertrude
Binggelli drove to Yuma for the
ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Carr of Ma
tional City called at the Arthur
Farley and j. r. Kinnaird homes
Sunday and later attended the Gel
ebration at CaleXico. The Carrs
formerly owned a ranch in this
district.
Clifford Richards will be heard
in recital sponsored by Mrs. Rus
sell Bennitt Saturday. He will
play the Boat Song, Mendelssohn;
Minuet, Bach; Variations, Mozart
and will also be heard in a piano
duet with his mother, Mrs. Law
renee Richards.
Archie Smith of Challenge, Calf,
is visiting his sister Mrs. Gladys
McElroy. Smith expects to spend
some time in the valley before re-
turning to his home which is near
Sacramento.
On Tuesday night Mr.. and Mrs.
Dan Scott and family were dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. I. w. Nc
Grew, Ward McGrew and Evelyn
at their home west of Ell Centre.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Williams,
former Meloland residents, return
ed Sunday from Maryland where
they Spent the summer
Mrs. Ralph Engebretson enter
tanned with luncheon Thursday,
her guests being Mesdames Law
renee Richards, Dan Scott and John
ZenoS. The ladies enjoyed talking
over old times and hearing Mrs.
zenos' account of her recent trip
to Europe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dewey Lorah were
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Wes-
ley Roberts Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merle Hartsock
are enjoying a vacation spent at
coast points and Boulder dam. They
expect to be home in time for
Christmas. Their children, Eunice
and Allen, are visiting Mrs. Hart
socks parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ell
bert Newton.
Miss Faith Haman plans to spend
her Christmas vacation with her
parents in Oregon.
Sunday night supper guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Palmer were
Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Crawford from
Kern county and Mr.. and Mrs.
Bruce Crawford of Jacumba.
Members of the Meloland Ladies
club wish to express their appre-
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-21

tween 1850 and 1860. The tide
turned, only to switch again and
finally result in actual prohibition.
Now that repeal has come, the as
sociation looks for at least IS years
of uninterrupted legal drinking.
The Deaths of Eugene Black, the
new deal so banking liaison man.
and Mrs. Mary Hartman RumSey
NRA consumers advocate within
few hours this week, brought to five
the losses of the Roosevelt admins
tration through death
The first was Sen. Thomas Walsh
of Montana, slated for the post of
attorney-general in the Roosevelt
cabinet. He died shortly before the
Inauguration and never took office
The second was William Woodin,
whimsical little secretary of treas
ury who was forced to resign be-
cause Of his illness and died soon
after.
The third new dealU figure TO
go was Henry T. Rainey, speaker of
the house, who died early in the
fal latter a brief illness at st.
Louis.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-12-21
BY MRS. ALEX MEYER
PresS staff CORRESPONDENT

Wednesday was an important day
in the life of little Mickey Ordonez
for it was his sixth birthday. In
the evening a family dinner was
climaxed with a lovely birthday
cake in his honor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hardy Odell en-
loved a weekend visit from Odell s
nephew George Delisle of Coach
ella.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. R. Kinnaird and
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Richards at
tended the canal celebration at Pot
holes Sunday and later stopped for
a picnic lunch at Laguna dam.
Several Meloland families enjoy
ed the Christmas program given at
Rose school on Wednesday evening
After the program Christmas
treats were distributed to the child
rem.
DR.. E. o. Carter and Addison
Carter were dinner guests at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Scott
Wednesday night.
Professor b. A. Madison who is
head of the agronomy division at
Davis was visitor at the Expert
ment station Wednesday.
Mrs. Ralph Engebretson and
daughter Carmen left today for Los
Angeles to spend the Christmas va
cation with Mrs. Engebretson IS par
entS, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Strickler.
They were accompanied by Geral-
dine Ordonez who Will vsit her aunt
Mrs. Phil Breedlove until Christ
mas.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Wells have
returned from most enjoyable va
cation spent in San Diego, Ramona
and Los Angeles They also spent
a part of their time at Boulder
Dam. Upon their return home they
were accompanied by Grandma
Wells who will spend the winter
with her son.