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The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-24
COLON|STS GET THEIR TRACTS
 IN MATANUSKA
Drawings for 40 Acre Farms HeldNewcom-
 CTS Are We'll Pleased

PALMER, Alaska, May 24.- The drawings for farm lands in the Matanuska Valley began yesterday with the colonists lining up and filing by Don Irwin, Director oi the Project, picking pieces of paper On which were written locations oi the tracts out of hat.
 The drawing took place with much joshing and kidding amid hilarity and the farmers expressed satisfaction at obtaining good farm property in such a manner.
 Swaps or exchanges of farms won through the drawing were approved We want you to be satisfied" IT, win said.
 Col. Otto F. Ohlson, General Manager of the Alaska Railroad was present at the drawing and told the farmers that much hard work lies ahead, but brawn and cour- age will do the task
 The wives and children of the colonists will rejoin their husbands and children tonight, following the arrival of the train from Seward.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-24
COLL E CTIONS FOR UNION ARE
 UNAUTHORIZED
Employee Leaders Declare Movement Not Approv-
 edPromise Return

With union officials denying that the movement was made with their approval CT authorization and that they would see that all the money was returned two sympathizers with the Alaska Mine Workers Un- ion collected donations from mer- chants and business houses yester- day afternoon.
 Cash or promise of trade dona- ticns were requested by the pair, whose names were withheld by the union. A canvass of the downtown area today showed that most of the firms approached gave some con- tribution. Most of these were for cash and ranged from s5 to $15.
 Deny Authorization
 In discussing the contributions. Al Nygren, president of the union, said:
 This movement was started and carried on without the knowledge or approval of the Trustees
 Neil Heard, secretary of the un- ion, said:
 Return Promised
 All the money collected will be returned today to the persons who gave donations. The union enter ed the present walkout with suffi- cient funds to carry on it's fight. We are not asking financial support"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-24
VICTIM OF AIH CRASH FORMERLY AT TSOAPSTONE
F. R. Derry, Who Lost Life in Navy Plane Tragedy,
 Member of Local Elks

F. R. Derry, one fof six Navy men based at Pearl Har bor, T. H., who met their death when huge pa trol plane crashed during fleet ma neuvers in mid-Pacific last Tuesday night, was formerly radioman al Soapstone Point, Alaska, and a member of the Juneau lodge, B. P O. Elks. according to M. H. Sides Secretary of the local lodge.
 The Juneau lodge was notified oi Derry's death in a radio received from the Secretary of B. P. o. Elks Honolulu.
 Derry was born on March 2, 1898 in Quebec, Canada, and was initiat- ed into the Elks lodge on Septem- Der 25, 1930 at Bremerton, Wash ington for the Juneau lodge. He is survived by his widow.
 The tragedy occurred on Tuesday night while the ill-fated seaplane bomber 6-P-7, in which Derry was a member of the crew, was circling over 6-P-10, which had been forced to land in a heavy sea. The 6-P-7 had been called out of formation to rescue it's sister seaplane and ap- parently crashed while in full flight.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-24
PUBLIC FEELS WALKOUT WITH
 POWER TROUBLE
Shutdown of AL. Electric Plant for Two Hours
 Called Mistake

For two hours early this morning the general public was affected di- rectly by the walkout of employees of the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company when the city's electric light and power system weakened just when the morning load" wa: nearing a peak.
 The power shortage was caused when the Trustees of the Alaska Mine Workers Union notified un- ion employees at the Alaska Juneau power plant not to report for work this morning However, the system was returned to normalcy about 8:30 o'clock when union officials, calling the Trustees action an "unfortu- nate mistake ordered A. J. power plant employees back to work.
 Union officials said later today that they had been told that the Alaska Electric Light and Power Company system. which supplies the city with electricity, could op- crate without assistance from the Alaska Juneau power plant. There fore, Al Nygren, union president, said, the Trustees notified workmen not to report to the mine power plant this morning
 Housewives found their electrical ranges, coasters, oil burners and other appliances working, if at all, with greatly decreased efficiency. The elevators in the St. Anns Hos- pital and the Federal and Terri torial Building would not work dur ing the two-hour low voltage per- iod
 Mayor Goldstein said that upon hearing of the condition he explain ed the situation to Nygren, and the union official promptly took steps to get the power plant men back at work" which was done at about g o'clock this morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-24
READY FOR ANYTHING,
 SAYS PREMIER
Nation Position Is Stated to Thousands Gath
 cred in Rome

ROME, May 24-Premier Ben ito Mussolini told massed thou sands of soldiers and civilians to- day who were gathered in observ- ance of the twentieth anniversary of Italy's entrance into the World War, that "Italy is now ready for any trial
 The ceremony included presenting of the battle flags to regiments which replace the units assigned to East Africa.
 Premier Mussolini said: Tt is better to live one day as lion than 100 days as lamb. We are letting it be known in Italy and abroad that Italy will consider care fully before arriving at any decis- ion but when that decision is reached, then Italy will go forward without turning back"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-24
TICKETS SET AT MASS MEET
 OF MINE UNION
More Than $50 Men Att tend Session in Hall
 Thursday Night SHOCK SQUADRON
 FOR UNION NAMED Dispute Enters Second Day with Situation Still
 Peaceful

Overnight developments. as the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Com- pany's employee walkout entered its second day. centered around preparations by Alaska Mine Work CTS Union officials to strengthen their picket lines.
 Conservative estimates placed the number of men attending last nights union mass meeting in the headquarters on Lower Front Street at mere than $50. Room was not available in the hall for all the men, and many stood m the street outside the entrance door. Another meeting has been called for ' o'clock tonight.
 At last nights meeting, perm anent picket organization was ef- fected. Tickets will work on a three-shift basis day, afternoon and "graveyard"--at eight places. union leaders said Tickets will patrol at the camp, the long trail back of the Bergman Hotel, the Moose Hall trail. the short trail near Gastineau Avenue, the Home Boarding House trail, the two tram ways, and at the dock.
 Shock Group Ready
 In addition, Neil Heard Seere- tafy. explained that a shock squad- ron" will be maintained for Im- mediate call on intensive picket duty in case an organized attempt is made to break the walkout
 Things have been peaceful so far" Heard said. We will not use force. but are determined to win this fight"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-24
BOTH SIDES HOLD FAST, A. J. WALkOUT
After 37 Years m Army,
 Cot. Williams Dismissed
 in Alleged Bribe Affdir

Chief of the Army Air Corps dur ing the World War, was convicted Of insubordination in December. 1925. Suspended, Gen. Mitchell later resigned.
 Col Williams appeal will be taken before the Statutory Board of Review. consisting of three Of ficers in the Judge Advocate Gem erals department This Board 5 opinion will go before Secretary of War George H. Dern and then President Roosevelt.
 Col Williams was acquitted on another charge of accepting s2000 on which there was nc documentary evidence.
 The convicted man is now SO years old. He saw service in Cuba and the Philippines in the Span ish-American War and in the World War. He has won numerous decorations.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-24
PRESIDENTS
 VOICE TO BE
 HEARD 1 MILE
Roosevelt to Use Amplihel Developed by Unit
 ed States Navy

WASHINGTON, May 24. A secretly developed Navy radio am plifier capable of conveying a per sons talking voice for more than one mile, will be made available foi use Of the President in addressing huge open air crowds.
 The details are carefully hidder but the Navy device was worked out for use in directing airplane landings aboard aircraft carriers and for quick conveyance of mes sag5 to craft not equipped with radio apparatus. It has been in use for several months.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-24
BONUS FORCES DISORCANIzED
 PRESENT TIME
Wind Is Knocked Out Q Sails New Proposals
 to Be Advanced

, WASHINGTON. May 24-Cash bonus forces are somewhat diseQur- aged and disorganized by the size of the Senate vote in sustaining the veto, 54 to 40. They had count ed upon their strong majorities in both houses for eventual victory.
 The decisive defeat of the Fat man bonus bill, even by the minor ity vote, took the wind out of 8the bonus movement. temporarily at least.
 New proposals are being advanc- ed but the bonus leaders waited to get their breath before plunsing into new drive.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-24
BIDS OPENED ON GARAGE, BUT NO
 ANNOUNCEMENT YET

While bids on the proposed con- structien of a garage building at Willoughby Avenue and Main Street were opened yesterday, no announce ment on contract awards will be made until Monday
 This statement was made today by Frank McCafferty. who, with Les Bernard. is contemplating the erection of such structure. If built, it would house the Juneau Motors Company, now located on the Juneau Commercial Dock.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-24

WASHINGTON, May 24.-After 37 years in Army khaki, including service in two wars. Col. Alexander E. Williams yesterday was sen- tenced here with dismissal from military service in a court martial by brother officers.
 The Colonel's attorney immedi- ately gave notice of an appeal.
 The officers found Col. Williams guilty of soliciting and obtaining" S2 5c0 from representative of an automobile tire and tube concern interested in War Department con- tracts and of giving false testi- mony by denying the loan" before the House military subcommittee.
 The military trial was conducted in strict secrecy. It was the first court martial proceeding against a high ranking officer since Brigadier General William Mitchell, Assistant
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-24
HIGHER TREND
 OF TR ADE FOR
 WEEK IS NOTED
Adverse Weather Continues to Hamper Distribu-
 ton, Review Says :.

NEW YORK, May 24.-A higher trend of trade this week is noted by the Dun-Bradstreet, Inc, review.
 Although not stimulating to a marked degree because variations are more outstanding, trade de- velopments are revealed to advan- tage on the upside" the review says.
 The review also stated industrial activity has recovered somewhat from the average of the week pre- ceding but distribution, both retail and wholesale, continued to be hampered by adverse weather.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-24
BUSINESS GAIN
 REFLECTED BY
 EASTERN CITIES
Leaders Set Complete Re. covery Twelve Months
 Ahead, Wade Reports

Business is definitely better in the east and there is universally better feeling with capital revealing an anxiety to expand, according to Hugh Wade, MIRA Compliance Di- rector for Alaska. who has just returned from three month trip to Washington and visit to prin- cipal cities of the East.
 MT. Wade, who in the past was Deputy Administrator for NRA, was designated as Compliance Director for the Territory by Sol. A. Rosen- blatt, Compliance and Enforcement Director, in line with spreading the authority for administration of the Recovery Act. Under the new set up, MT. Wade explained, the head of each state and Territory will have increased authority and will be empowered to make adjustments without dealing directly through Washington.
 LtdUtTS SdtlsilCu
 Business leaders in the East and Middle West, Wade found, were not only satisfied with the progress be- ing made but were forecasting that in another l2 months business would be back to normal throughout the country. Sitting in various confer ences and Senate investigations of NRA, he heard the sentiment of business executives representing vir- tually all industry, expressed, and while some found degree of dis satisfaction with the Recovery Act, all were optimistic that recovery was being achieved. The main point of contention expressed at Con- gressional hearings against MIRA was price fixing, the Compliance Director said. This, it was revealed, was due in large part to lack of knowledge and study by business itself. The differences are being ironed out, he said, and he feels sure that the Recovery Act will be continued another two years but with more liberal application and more wide spread authority.
 Roosevelt Still Popular
 President Roosevelt still has the unquestioned support of the entire country it is generally acknowl- edged, MT. Wade found. In Iowa, while driving across the country, he was talking with a Republican lead- CT who said: If the election was tomorrow Roosevelt would carry Iowa with a larger majority than he did two years ago." While there has been considerable pickering in the Middle West over the Agricul- tural Act, the farmers on the whole are for the President and hopeful for the future, he was told by farm- CTS and business leaders.
 Labor conditions are far better than they were year ago." Wade said, and throughout the East labor organizations and industry have gotten together and there are no strikes. Walkouts are confined to the West Coast and in the east they interpret this as natural aftermath and the first labor agi- tation began in the east and now is winding up on the West Coast
 Labor leaders in the industrial centers of the East told the au- thorities in Washington said Wade that they are cleaning their own ranks of un-American dissentera and as a result they are attaining the ends which they seek"
 Referring to the local mine trou-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-24
Killing Elephant
 Saued from Death By Coroner's Jury

LOS ANGELES, Cal, May 24. Prince, the 7,c0O pound bull elephant which gored to death l5c-pound keeper Joe Reed, the ether day, was saved from exc cution by a firing squad by a coroner's jury which returned a veidict of accidental death.' The jury spared Prince, of the Al G. Barnes Circus, because of the animals past record, dc cribed as "gccd" by three circus employees.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-24
Fundamentalist Neac Moderator E / IOf Presbyterians

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 24. Com misi5ioners of the General Assembly, of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America have elected the Rev. Dr. Joseph A. Vance, of De- troit, as Moderator succeeding the Rev. Dr. William Chalmers Convert, of Philadelphia.
 The election followed con- troversy over Instrumentation. The new Moderator is Funda- mentalist.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-24
ROOSEVELT AND
 GARNER IN 1886
Farley Says Veto of Bonus Bill Will Not Ef-
 feet Results

WASHINGTON. May 24-James A. Farley, Postmaster General and Chairman of the Democratic Na- tional Committee, said today that the veto of bonus bill will not affect the ultimate result of the 1886 election and Roosevelt and Garner will head the party ticket.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-24
PIONEER DIES

Edward Hill Mack, CT years old. pioneer resident of Fairbanks where he was active in affairs of the Masonic lodge, died in the Interior city May 3, of ailments incident to paralysis. He had lived in Fair banks since 1906,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-24
APPROPRIATION BILL FOR NAVY
 BOOSTED ALONG
Senate Munition Investiga. tors Halt Attempt to
 Stall Progress

WASHINGTON, May 24.- The Senate Munitions investigators have abandoned further attempts to halt the Naval Appropriations bill and it seems certain that the measure will soon be passed by the Senate.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-24
GERMAN PLAN IS
 SCORED BY POPE IN PUBLIC TALK
Sterilization Program Dis astrous to Whole World,
 Sa ys Holy See

VATICAN CITY, May 24.-Pope Plus today delivered an attack on sterilization and the German pro- gram of organism in receiving AGO delegates, including several Ameri- cans, to the International Hospital Congress. He said he had seen the program of the Congress included the topic of @Eugenics and Sterili- zation" but that it was not ne- cessarily connected with the scope of the Congress.
 We know Germany but we must realize if the German program of Paganism is extended to and &C., cepted by other nations an in- calculable damage will result to the whole world, and the pagan world which has given us so many mas terpieces of sculpture, literature and painting, also will fall into that terrible depravation which St. Paul recognizes he said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-24
SeiUdrd Breakicater
 Project Approued,
 Relief Applications

WASHINGTON. May 24.-Projects proposed in the work relief appll- cations. and made public, include the Seward Alaska, harbor break water at an estimated cost of $75,- GOO. s
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-24
NRA ExTE NSION FOR 211 MONTHS
 IS NOW REACHED
Tentative Agreement Be tween Roosevelt, House.
 and Sen ate Leaders
ADMINISTRATION
 BASE FOR HOPES
Gen. Johnson and William Green Looked to for
 Aid on Issue

BULLETIN WASHINGTON, May A. -- President Roosevelt and Senate and House leaders this afternoon agreed tentative Iy on 2158 months extension of NRA giving the agency juris- dictien ever business and "sub- stantiaIly affecting interstate commerce. Price fixing will be barred.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-24
STOCK MARKET SEEKING NEW
 TRADE ANGLES
Rails, Steels and Special ties Take Lead in
 Trading Today

NEW YORK, May 24.-Traders began to seek for new stimulants now that the bonus question is out of the way for the time being
 Some rails, steels and specialties found following but profit taking appeared in other departments.
 Today's close was steady.
 Sales were over one million shares.
 CLOSING PRICES TODAY
 NEW YORK, May 24.-Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is l7A, American Can, l26A, American Power and Light 3A, Anaconda 171s, Armour N As, Bethlehem Steel 37ss, Calumet and Hecla 37s, Butte Copper and Zinc, no sale; General Motors BIZ In- ternational Harvester 43, Kennecott 20A. United States Steel 34& Pound S4931a, Bremner bid GA, asked 66, Nabesna bid 55, asked 65, Black Pine Silver bid 35 asked 37.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-24
PILOT DIES
 PLANE CRASH
Owner Balls Out When Plane Drops Escapes
 with Stunning

SEATTLE, May 24. Harold Brear, pilot, was killed when his plane crashed near Kent this af- ternoon. Ernest Piercy, owner of the plane, bailed out and was stunned in landing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-24
JOHNSON AND GREEN

WASHINGTON, May 24. - The Roosevelt forces count on Gen Hugh s. Johnson and William Green, President of the American Federation of Labor to give boost to the plan for extension of NRA Green declared in New York City speech there will be nation wide general strike unless Congres; extends MIRA and passes other leg islation including the Wagner La bor Relations bill.
 Both Gen. Johnson and Greer have been invited to testify before the House Ways and Means Com mittee next week. Administration leaders hope to get the bill through the House next week.
 Greens Warming
 President Green, in his New York speech, warned that labor. demands must not be ignored ane If it comes to that point, we vii refuse to work and will mobili2s our entire economic strength unti we get our rights"
 Green called the Wagner bill tht Magma Charta of Labor
 The assem blag e before which Green spoke approved of resolutions demanding the passage of the Black Connery 30-lour week bill.
 Supports Roosevelt
 Green voiced full support oi President Roosevelt and at the same time assailed Hoover and called him "discredited leader"
 John L. Lewis, President of the United Mine Workers, declared there can be no doubt in the minds of any reasonable observer that the real forces which brought about the movement for only 9h months extension of MIRA have been primarily concerned with it' destruction. opposed to collective bargaining and industrial Democra. cy."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-24
S|TKA HALIBUT
 BOAT FIRE IS
 DEATH CAUSE
Gust Tuftland, Fisherman, Burns as Augusta Ex-
 plodes Taking Fuel

SITKA. Alaska, May 24.-Cust Tuftland. 33, fisherman, was burn ed to death here yesterday on the flaming halibut gasboat Augusta which exploded while taking on fuel.
 Tuftland resided in Petersburg.
 Capt. Martin Enge and Mate Egil Winter were taken to hos pital badly burned.
 Tuftland was asleep at the time of the explosion.
 The Happy. Ketchikan vessel also was loading gas nearby and narrowly escaped damage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-24
F SEAPLANES IN FAST TRIP
 FROM ALASKA
Navy Graft Leave Sitka in Morning, Reach Seat
 tie in Afternoon

SEATTLE, May 24.-Twelve e Navy seaplanes returned yesterday from the war game maneuvers off the Alaskan Coast. The planes left Sitka at $40 o'clock yesterday morning and arrived at Sand Point Naval Air Station at PAS o'clock in the afternoon.
 Lieut. Comdr Henry P. Stanley, in charge of the squadron, said the start to San Diego, the base, will be tomorrow via Astoria and San Francisco.
 The aircraft tender Ul s. & Wright is now enroute south from Sitka.
 Jack Hanover, University of Washington letter man in base ball and basketball, recently came north to spend the summer at the San Juan cannery at Uganik.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-24
HOOVER MAKES REPLY

PALO ALTO, Cal, May "A. . Herbert Hoover in statement char acterized the use of the boycott to enforce MIRA as mot American and American labor will not long stand for price fixing, limitation of output, stiffling of competition or any other of the monopolistic and fascist practices inherent in MIRA
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-24
MANY STERILIzED

BERLIN, May 24.-The German Ministry of Justice announced to- day 56,244 German females had been sterilized up to December 31.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-24

ble Wade said there was no code for the gold industry as 1t is a non-competitiye industry and the MIRA has no authority whatsoever in connection with it,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-05-24

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Imperial Valley press., 1935-08-27
Bedtime Stories
BY HOWARD E. GARRIS
Copyright, 1885, by Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate)

had a present locked up there. But
this isn't Christmas"
Secret Is Out
mo. but it's almost as good!" all
of a sudden exclaimed Uncle Wig
gily. Into the kitchen he hoped
while his wife and Nurse Jane were
wondering about the secret mystery.
AS soon as the rabbit children
heard his voice they, also came
hopping into the kitchen.
What do you mean, Wiggy that
today is almost as good as Christ
mas?" asked Mrs. Longears.
Because it's YOUR BIRTH
DAY." laughed the rabbit gentle
man. And I've bought you a pres
ent. This is the secret! This is
the myStery!" he went on as he OPP
ened the door of the hall closet.
And there, inside, was a fine new
radio, all bright and shining This
was what .UncI. Wiggily h a d
brought home in the box that he
had hidden away.
"Oh, how loVely!" exclaimed the
lady rabbit. Just what 1 wanted!
It's sweet of you Wiggy" And she
kissed her husband on his pink,
tWinkling nose. Then he turned on
the radio and when it played music
all the bunny children danced and
everybody was happy.
So if the pussy cat will stop
drinking all the water out of the
bird bath, I'll tell you next about
Uncle Wiggily and the kind robin.