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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-10-09
M. d. WILLIAMS LEAVES
TODAY FOR KETCHIKAN
ON INSPECTION TaIf

M. D. Williams, District Engi-
neer for the United States Bureau
of Public Roads, leaves today on
the steamer Yukon for Ketchikan
to make general inspection of
B. P. R. projects in that district, as
well as general maintenance work
on the highways out of Ketchikan.
He expects to be away for a week
or ten DAYS.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-10-09
DOUGLAS
NEWS
EAGLES CARD PARTY SERIES
STARTS OFF SUCCESSFULLY

A good crowd attended the card
party given by Douglas Aerie 1T,
F. o. E., here last night as the first
Of a series of five similar events
planned. Altogether twelve tables
were engaged for bridge and whist.
Prizes were awarded as follows: for
bridge, Mrs. Henry Langfeldt and
Felix Gray, high scores; Mrs. Joe
Wehren and James Edmiston, for
lows.
Whist, Mrs. Alex Kiloh and Jack
Langseth for highs, Mrs Mary
Doogan and Erwin Hachmeister for
lows.
Refreshments we're enjoyed after
the cards.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-10-09

ranged, including the first of the
program kits sent out by Mrs. Lydia
Fohn-H Hansen from the Alaska Col
lege. The subject is Back Savers
with Mrs. Charles Fox handling
the discussion. Several members
will sponsor a demonstration in
parliamentary law and there will
be review of late book.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-10-09
d. I. w. c. TO MEET

Douglas Island Women's Club
will meet at the home of Mrs. F.
A. ]. Gallwas Wednesday evening
at o'clock Mrs. j. r. Langseth
is assisting hostess. In addition to
the regular members, several ladies,
who plan to join the club this
month, have been invited.
In addition to the business meet
ing, a fine program has been ar
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-10-09
OLAF BOLGEN CHARGED
WITH PETIT LARCENY;
TRIAL SET TOMORROW

Olaf Bolgen, who was arrested by
the city police Saturday on
charge of petit larceny, was ar
raigned before U. S. Commissioner
j. F. Mullen this morning and
pleaded not guilty. He requested
jury trial and it has been set for
tOrnorrou
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-10-09
FIRE DEPARTMENT TO BE
GUESTS AT C. OF C. LUNCH
NEXT THURSDAY NOON

On Thursday noon, the Juneau
Volunteer Fire Department will be
entertained at ncheon by the
Chamber OF Commerce, in observa-
ton of National Fire Prevention
Week, october to 10. /
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-10-09
DELANo RETURNS

Leonard j. Delano, official pho
tographer of the Islander Salvage
Company, arrived from Seattle on
the John c. kirkpatrick and is reg
istered at the Alaskan Hotel. He in
tends to remain in Juneau indefi-
nitely.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-10-09
TOM RYAN FOUND NOT
GUILTY ON TRIAL FOR
ASSAULT AND BATTERY

Tom Ryan, who was tried on
charge of assault and battery in
the U. S. Commissioners Court
yesterday, was found not guilty by
Judge j. F. Mullen and released.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-10-09
MRS.MARY erwin
VERY Low FRO N
BULLET WOUND
CONTINUED rom Page one)

Mrs. Erwin had been away from
work since week ago Monday be-
cause of illness, but assured Hugh
j. Wade, Deputy Administrator for
NRA in Alaska, that she would be
down this morning and was feeling
alright, when he had called to see
how she was getting along, about
5 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1934-10-09
MRS. III. J. HODGINSs ARRIVES
ON KENAI FROM SITKA

Mrs. H. j. Hodgiis, whose nus
band is a well known Sitka dentist,
arrived in Juneau on the Kenai
yesterday.
Evening star., 1934-01-17
Would Avert Complications.
DEVALUATION TOPIC
OF FORUM SPEAKER
Senator Pat Harrison to Discuss
Currency Along With Taxes
Tonight.

President Roosevelt's proposal to
Congress to devaluate the dollar will
be discussed along with tax legislation
tonight at 1890 o'clock by Senator
Pat Harrison of Mississippi in the Ma
tional Radio Forum, arranged by The
Star and broadcast over the National
Broadcasting Co. network.
This paramount issue of currency de-
valuation is familiar to Senator Har-
rson, chairman of the Senate's Finance
Committee and close adviser to the
administration.
New developments in tax legislation
include the Federal levy on liquor, re-
Gently passed by both Houses, and
proposed amendments to the income tax
law of far-reaching importance.
The tax program is one of especial
interest lust now in view of the financial
situation of the Government.
Evening star., 1934-01-17
.BAT|STA'S CUSTER
DEMANDED IN CUBA
Revolutionary General Strike
Threatened if Hevia Denies
Request for Removal.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
HAVANA, January 17-Under the
threat of a revolutionary general
strike" the A. B. c. secret society, the
student directory, federation OF labor
and DR.. Antonio Guiteras, former min
lister of war. formed a united front
today demanding the resignation of
Col. Fulgencio Batista. commander of
the army, before noon.
Meanwhile the powerful A. B. c.,
leading organization in the revolution
which overthrew former President
Gerardo Machado, made public a dec
laration against President Carlos Hevia
who had been in Office SO hours.
Telegraph Force Cut
Communications throughout the re-
public we're tied up shortly before noon
when government telegraph and postal
employees walked out.
They we're joined in their strike by
employees of the department of state,
public instruction, public works, justice,
agriculture and the interior.
A spokesman for their Strike Com
mittee declared:
This is not a political strike: it is
simply a protest against the military
dictatorship which Cuba is suffering at
present"
DR.. Guiteras was reported to be be-
hind a leftist movement to bring strikes
among public utilities employees, to en-
barass Hevia and Col. Batista.
Conflict Reported Near.
Reports spread throughout the city
that armed conflict was iminent after
it became known that DR.. Guiteras and
Col. Batista had reached an open breach
as a result of political differences.
Nevertheless. Hevia worked hard to
prevent the threatened strikes, Whlcn II
was learned on reliable authority radi-
cal labor elements hoped to inaugurate
today. 80,
"We will take all the measures with
IN our reach," Batista told the Asso-
| ciated. Press, "to block Guiteras' ef-
Several bombs exploded during the
night and Batista's tanks moved into
the city as precautionary measure
one of the bombs damaged tank
OF the Shell Oil w. 4hCAS WSAS >~o
casualties.
Adding to strike dangers today, q q
commission of public employees visited
government departments in an attempt
| to persuade fellow workers to organize
strike against "Batistas military
/ dictatorship"
Hevia Seeks Cabinet.
In the almost deserted presidential
palace, Hevia, its fifth occupant in six
months. last night studied possibilities
| for new cabinet, and plans with
| which he hopes to win support from
| various factions and retain the presi-
dency.
| There was no doubt that neither Ba-
tista with his army nor Guiteras, with
the support Of the navy, was overlook
ing any possibilities for precaution.
| As night fell Batista's soldiers con-
tinued to move arms and ammunition
from Castillo Fuerza. former headquar..
tiers Of the army on the water front
near the city.
Evening star., 1934-01-17
SUGGESTS CHECK
ON EVERY HOME IN TAX DRIVE

Suggestion of the house-to-house
canvass was left with the revenue agents
for their consideration. Morgenthau
asked them to report conclusions to him
and said that their recommendations
would determine whether he asked the
Civil Works Administration for an al
location of funds to cover expenses OF
the canvass.
Onicials declined to estimate the total
results of their activities to date, but
the month Of November was cited as
having returned about $500 900 in back
taxes, for the best showing in the cam
paign to date.
The great ma jority Of the unpaid
taxes claimed by the Government were
those levied on incomes, but estate taxes
al-o had rart.
Evening star., 1934-01-17
$1,166,ODO,0)0 AID
FUND TO Be ASKED
Presidents Emergency Budg-
ct to Take Care of c. w. A.
and Other Work.
Congress soon will be asked by Pres

Congress soon will be asked by Pres
ident Roosevelt for the s1,16600 900
additional funds to complete this year S
emergency budget, from which money
will be used to continue the Civil Works
Administration and other relief agen-
cies through the Spring.
This developed today coincident with
the regular presidential press confer
ence, the huge figure being the same
one as mentioned by Mr.. Roosevelt in
his budget message early this month.
Administration leaders at the Capitol
have shown no concern over the posi-
bility of getting the funds. The appro-
priation bills already have started on
their course and this emergency sum
will follow in due time.
Wage Complaints Discussed.
The President discussed today with
Harry Hopkins, c. w. A. head, the COM
plants from certain sections of the
country that the civil works wages were
higher than those prevailing In the
community
It is the administration plan that
where the civil works wage scale Is
above the local level to cut down the
number Of hours of work for the Fed
eral workers so that the total received
for a week will be at about the local
level
There was said to be considerable
difficulty in administration in certain
communities because of the lack of To-
cal relief organizations to provide ade-
quate rolls of unemployed.
The President does not expect to
send his war debt message to Congress
for about a month and he is going to
confer with Secretary Hull, now en-
route home from South America. be-
fore transmitting his message on tariff
legislation.
Early Reports Expected.
Meanwhile, he expects early report,
from his aides on stock exchange reg
ulation proposals and legislation fol
the railroads and transportation gen.
orally.
The President said he expects a re-
port in a day or two from Secretary
Roper on his special study of regula-
ton of the stock exchanges. A final
decision of this is pending.
Mr.. Roosevelt is withholding ar
opinion, also, on the motor bus regula.
tion bill until he talks with Joseph B
Eastman, Federal railroad co-ordinator
He is still considering the possible
consolidation in the Interstate Com
merce Commission of all Federal trans
portation agencies, including railroads
busses. aviation and shipping.
Evening star., 1934-01-17
PULITZER APPOINTED
FOR NEWSPAPER CODE
Accepts Offer by Johnson to Be.
come N. R. A. Deputy Ad-
ministrator.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Ralph Pulitzer. member of the news
paper publishing family, today was
named a deputy administrator of N. r.
A.. to have charge of the newspaper
and allied codes when they are ap-
proved.
Administrator Hugh S. johnson made
public a letter from Pulitzer in which
the latter accepted with pride and
pleasure" but pointed out possible OBJ
jections to hts service since he Is a
trustee and stockholder in the concern
publishing the St. Louis Post Dispatch
and still has an interest in payments to
be made on the Scripps- Howard pur-
chase of the old New York World,
though not actively connected now in
any publishing.
In reply, Johnson brushed these OBJ
jections aside, saying Ralph Pulitzer's
own record and the distinguished
liberalism Of his family assured his
fitness. It has been an N. r. A. rule
that no man actively interested in a
business could have supervision over 1t
for the Government.
The newspaper code still lacks ap-
proval of President Roosevelt, although
it has been at the White House since
before New Year, but the explanation
given today was that the Chief Execu-
tive has been too busy to examine 1t.
pulitzer will assume his new duties as
soon as the code is approved.
Evening star., 1934-01-17
NJ CARL RELEASES
LETTER TO |CKES
Aroused, Controller Shows
He Did Not Definitely
Hold Up Funds. v

Aroused by Public Works Admins
traitor Ickes' vigorous declaration that
the controller general Is blocking the
slum clearance and housing program
Controller General McCarl today made
public his letter to Ickes, questioning
the legality of disbursements to the
Federal Housing Corporation, but max
ing it plain that funds of the corpora
ton are not being definitely held up.
After raising a number of questions
as to the legality of certain operations
of the housing corporation. McCarl
said:
In view Of the doubtful matters ap-
pearing, this Office, on the present rec
ord, does not feel justified in counter
signing the warrants Zone for $780,
600, 900 and one for $1,000 as submit
ted, and they will be held pending fur
ther advices from you showing the
legality of the course proposed or such
alteration thereof as may be necessary.
At the same time today. President
Roosevelt told callers he believed the
situation barred yesterday by Ickes could
be ironed out without additional leg
islation. All housing operations Of the
P. w. A. meanwhile are being held in
allegiance.
Had withheld Correspondence.
McCarl previously had withheld the
correspondence with Ickes. presumably
as matter of courtesy, but there were
indications today that the strong Ian
guage used by the Interior Secretary
at press conference yesterday led the
controller to depart from custom and
make the letter public to the press.
Ickes charged that the constitution
alitv Of the housing corporation hao
been questioned by McCarl. but at the
latter's office today it was indicated
that this point was not at issue.
While there is room for doubt that
the authority given by the national in
dustrial recovery act to create addi-
tional agencies was intended to author
ize the creating of corporations" Nc
Carl told IckeS. this Office. wishing tC
avoid placing any unnecessary restraint
upon those administering the law, has
felt justified in withholding objection
thereto where there seems no serious
danger involved.
Would Avert Complications.
I'm the instant matter. however. In
asmuch as the powers and authority
outlined in the articles of incorpo'
ration appear to contemplate opera.
tions beyond statutory authority anc
Continued on Page 2, Column 81
Evening star., 1934-01-17
Drth. Assoriotar proc

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN, January 1.-THE German
worker will hereafter be in relation to
his boss what a private in the army
Is to his captain.
Unquestioning obedience is enjoined
upon the worker as the first command
ment OF a new labor law announced
by Chancellor Adolf Hitler last night
and effective May /.
1T is the most advanced labor legis-
lation in the world" declared Minister
of Propaganda Joseph Goebels before
a gigantic labor mass meeting.
Under the law, If a factory owner
or captain Of industry Is benevolently
inclined. workers may enjoy a patri-
archal regime, in which the employer
and the government, working hand in
Evening star., 1934-01-17
Labor Ranked as Army Private
Under Drastic Nelv German LalC
Bosses Made absolute DictatOrs IN AL
Matters Under Statute Hailed by
Party as Most Advanced.

hand. will give him all material COM
forts-and even spiritual diversion.
The workers freedom. however. will
be banished forever If he disobeys,
fines or other penalties may be i'm
posed.
In addition. labor's time-honored
rights of striking to obtain better con-
ditions and collective bargaining are
abolished under the law. as are lock-
outs on the part of the employer.
The law. designed to give the en-
ployer undisputed mastery over his en-
ployes, begins:
Within the shop an employer as
leader of the shop. the Office employees
and laborers as his following. must
work jointly for the advancement of
the shops purposes and for the COM
mon advantage Of the people and the
state
THE leader Of the shop decides on
Continued on Page 2, Column 81
Evening star., 1934-01-17
OISTINC PEANUT NAN BLOCKED
BY WHITE HOUSE INTERCESSION

heart break and anger-"but remember
I fight back tell Big Chief!"
The President read of Steve's plight
in The star. Although he had never
been a customer of Steve's, he quietly
interceded with the Police Department
in the vendors behalf.
The First Lady, however, had bought
peanuts of Steve. and sometimes stopped
to chat with him. She clipped Steve's
story and sent 1t to Stephen Early,
one of the Presidents secretaries, with
the notation:
Must this man 60? e. r."
The answer was, mo"
Steve's wagon may be mounted on
wheels, but It's q landmark now.
Evening star., 1934-01-17
IMPROVED AIRPORT
IS URGED BY VIDAL
U. S. Aeronautics Director
Tells House Hearing Situa.
ton Here Is Miserable.
Immediate improvement of Washing

Immediate improvement of Washing
ton Airport, wholly at the expense OF
the Federal Government If necessary,
was strongly advocated by Eugene L.
Vidal, director of aeronautices in the
Department Of Commerce. when hear
ings were resumed today by the House
Military Affairs Committee on the Nc
Swain airport bill for Washington.
Vidal testified that in his opinion
the present airport is miserable" and
is unsafe for present air traffic. The
lack of a proper airport not only is
handicapping air transport operation,
but also is holding up private flying
development and is giving the National
Capital the black eye among aviation
people throughout the world, Vidal told
the committee.
Chairman McSwain of the committee,
author of the bill, explained that his
measure was introduced because Of the
personal realization on his part that
the Capital should have "a convenient,
safe and suitable airport"
He expressed the belief that out Of
all the contrary views taken by wit
nesses before his committee. that Con-
gress will be able to work out some
thing for the good of the city and the
country"
Profit Shown First Time.
Surprise testimony was introduced by
Samuel j. Solomon. vice president of
Washington Airport Corporation and
general manager of the field, when he
told the committee that his company
is not anxious now to sell the airport
since during the past three months, for
the first time in its history, the air
port is returning a profit to its owners.
During the three months since he
took Office as airport manager, October
l, the airport returned a net profit OF
SIS 900 and changes now being planned
possibly further will increase the profits
He voiced the opinion that if the Gov
ernment acquires the property 1t could
establish an airport which probably
would be seIf-liquidating.
In opening today's session, Chairman
McSwain pointed out that while his
bill deals only with the Washington
airport site, the hearing is open to
testimony in support of any other suit
able airport location.
Il am not welded to any one pro-
posal." McSwain said. But I want,
and what we need and ought to have,
is a safe and suitable airport for
Washington
McSwain explained that his bill was
ICoptinuod nv, Douo . Column II
Evening star., 1934-01-17

No one is going to crowd Steve vasi-
lakos' peanut stand OF the Avenue in
front of the White House for two rea-
sons, either one of which would suffice.
Steve has been there for 28 years.
selling peanuts to Presidents. to First
Ladies, to the great and near-great at
Pennsylvania and Executive avenues.
Recently the Washington Chamber Of
Commerce suggested that Steve give way
for automobiles making right turns on
the Avenue, under new trafic regula-
tions
'1f they tell me to move, all right.
move" said Steve, struggling between
Evening star., 1934-01-17
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
A house-to-house canvass by Treasury
agents to make certain income-tax re-
turns are filed by all who should file
them was suggested to internal revenue
collectors today by Secretary Morgen-
thau,
In an address to more than $50 agents
assembled from every part of the. coun-
try. Morgenthau set the collection Of
5000, 900 900 as the minimum objective
for this year in the Treasury campaign
to collect back taxes.
I'VE shall watch the work done by
each district every month";" Morgen-
thau said. "and we shall let each Of you
know what the others are doing. We
hope to stimulate an interest that will
mean q considerable gain in revenue to
the Government"
Evening star., 1934-01-17
Pact to Ret0i1,
DOUar.POund
RatioRepOrted
Var Orer Currency
Denied in London
and Here.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, January 17.-Reports OF
an informal Anglo-American agreement
to maintain the dollar-pound ratio fair
ly steady around a mark of IS to fl
were received in London today as a like
ly development Of President Roosevelt's
monetary declaration.
The British treasury and the Bank OF
England were silent as usual, but high
est authorities assured the Associated
Press that rumors and alarms OF a
currency war. emanating from some
quarters of the financial district and
gaining prominence in sections Of the
press, were without foundation.
No authorities in London believe that
any currency agreement has been re-
duced to writing nor Is there likely to
be a written pact.
As one commentator said. however
the wish is father to the thought. and
Continued on Page 4. Column A.
Evening star., 1934-01-17
$375,000 REFUSED
FOR DIAMOND FIND
Two Extraordinary Stones Be
lieved to Be Part of Famous
Cullinan.
BY the Associated Press.

. PRETORIA Union of South Africa,
January 1.-Two remarkable Alluvial
diamonds, for which the finder refused
an offer of s375,000, were discovered at
Elandsfontein, 20 miles North of here,
yesterday.
They are respectively 500 and 726
carats. The smaller gem is good
stone, while the larger one is flawless.
1t is believed the new find is part Of
the famous Cullinan diamond, the
largest known
The newly discovered gems were in
an unsupported stone, approximately
three miles from the spot where the
Cullinan was discovered. That noted
diamond was presented to King Edward
VII by the TranSvaal Government In
1907.
Evening star., 1934-01-17
NaZis Behead Slayers.

DESSAU, Germany, January II R).
Two men were beheaded at dawn to-
day for the Staying Of a Nazi storm
trooper in the province of Anhalts.
They were the first to be beheaded
here since 1886
Evening star., 1934-01-17

(Cont1nued on Page 5, Column II
Evening star., 1934-01-17
WEATHER.

TO- g. weather Bureau Forecast.)
Fair and colder, with lowest tempera-
ture about 20 degrees tonight; tomorrow
fair, slowly rising temperature in the
afternoon. Temperatures-Highest. 81,
at 8 pm. yesterday; lowest, 80. at 7:30
am. today Full report on page ALA.
Evening star., 1934-01-17

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