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The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-30
Dean Emeritus, First School
 of Journalism, Passes Auay

COLUMBUS, Missouri, July 3l.- Dr Walter Williams, aged II. for- mer President of the University of Missouri, and Dean Emeritus of the worlds first school of journalism here, died at his home last night.
 Dr. Williams became i'll while on tour of the world winter before last. He underwent an operation and resigned the Presidency of the University when his health failed to improve.
 Eminent Journalist
 9i A high school graduate who used newspaper work as a path to high place in the scholastic world, Dr. Williams attained distinction as one of the most eminent American jour nalists and educators of his time.
 It was said of him that he found journalism trade and helped make 1t profession.
 His work, which began as print CTS devil embraced the activities of editor, author. goodwill ambassa- dor, founder and dean of the first collegiate school of journalism in the world, and university president
 Although his schooling was linn tied to preparatory class rooms and the only degree he possessed was the honorary degree of doctor of laws, Dr. Williams, by reason of his work as founder of the schools department of journalism was nam ed president of the University of Missouri He took office January l, 1881, spending the following sum mer in a tour of Latin-America in which he was received as distin- guished guest in several capitals of Central and South America.
 First Newspaper Job
 Dr. Williams was 15 years old when he obtained his first newspaper Job in the composing room of the Boon- vile, Mo, Topic at IS cents week Eight years later he became editor and part owner of the Boonville Advertiser and president of the Missouri Press Association.
 He assumed editorial supervision
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-30
PERSECUTION IN GERM ANY
 SLAC KENINC
Nazism Takes Heed of Op' inion Abroad-Hits
 at United States

BERLIN, July 30.-Nazism, pay ing heed to foreign opinion, has slackened the campaign against State enemies, for the time'l being, and turned attention to Conimur- ism Several newspapers here, refer ring to the attitude of the. press of the United States especially on the reported blood purge, state editorially that other nations should clean their own houses before pay ing attentian to the Reich.
 Some newspapers advised the United States to take care of its Communists and warned that "Am- erica has duty to prevent Com- munists disturbing the friendly re- lations between Germany and the United States"
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in 1890 of the Columbia (Mo) Her aid, which bore the reputation of being one of the model smalltown newspapers of America. From that time on his activities in newspaper work br o d ned and he rapidly gained recognition for his efforts to raise the standards of journal ism While editor of the Herald he also directed by telephone the edit ing of the Daily State Tribune al Jefferson City. edited the St. Louis Presbyterian and wrote for St. I,olti; and Kansas City Sunday ncwspsp- CTS.
 "Journalists' Creed'
 From his pen came '-Ine Joar nalists' Creed" code of ethics con. ceived with the idea of guiding journalists. both old and young. and setting forth the high ideals of the profession. The creed was widely circulated and reprinted in many publications on journalism.
 Meanwhile, Dr. Williams services
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-30
ARMY OF 10,0OO' MOVING TOWARD. FRONT TIER AREA.
Women of Ethiopian Nobil- ity Volunteer Services
 to Army in Crisis
MOBILIZATION NOT
 YET PROCLAIMED
More Troops Sailing from Italy for War Zone on
 Eve League Meeting

ADDS ABABA, Ethiopia, July 0.-Authoritative sources are said to have received confirmation of a revolt of number of native Sornalis in Italian Somaliland. Complete details are lacking. Mean while a party of Italians has de- parted from Addis Ababa.
 The War Office declined to con- firm reports that an army, 10000 strong, from Southern Ethiopia was headed for the Eritrca frontier and that the Commanders wife, mem Der of the country's highest nobil- ity, had volunteered to join the army. The Emperor is considering seriously the offer of other women leaders who have adopted her course.
 Men volunteers have plunged into military preparations with renewed zeal. General mobilization has not yet been proclaimed.
 LEAGUE MEETING OPPOSITION
 GENEVA, July 30s-The League of Nations mild Ethiopian policy is meeting opposition on the eve of the momentous Council meeting, with England appearing the only member likely to call for forceful action.
 Tomorrow more troops are schcd- uled to sail from Italy for East Africa while Italian delegates jour- ney to Geneva for the Council session.
 Sir Anthony Eden, British Elm issary, has departed from London to demand a pledge from Mussolini to explore every possibility of peace.
 France has ordered reinforce ments for its Somalland garrison to insure neutrality.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-30
TORRID ANSWER IN ALIENATION
 SUIT IS FILED
Mrs. Sewell Calls Mrs, Buster Keaton Very '
 Immoral Woman

LOS ANGELES, Cal, July 30.- Bristling with accusations against the character and morals of Mrs Buster Keaton, wife of the movie comic, is the answer of Mrs. Leah Clampitt Sewell, wealthy matron, in the $2o0,00o alienation suit filed against her.
 Mrs. Sewell recently figured in the so-called wife swapping" di- vorce suit.
 Mrs. Sewell said she did not steal Busters love because Mrs. Keaton had already forfeited it by keeping company with other men"
 Kept Him Liqucred Up
 Mrs. Sewell charges in her an- swcr to the alienation suit of Mrs Keaton, that the latter kept her movie actor under the influence of liquor in order to keep him occu- pied so as not to arouse his sus- picions.
 Mrs. Keaton's recent suit charged that Keaton and Mrs. Sewell were found in hotel in Santa Barbara in a compromising position in a bedroom.
 Another Charge
 Mrs. Sewell alleged in her an- swer to the complaint that Keaton and his new estranged wife, lived together as man and wife before their marriage.
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NORTHLAND TO HAVE DEFENSE,
 AIR ATTACKS
Indications Are that First of Six New Stations to
 Be in Interior
ARMY AIR CORPS
 MEN GETTING BUSY
Sites for Other Bases Be- ing Determined-O One
 in Pacific Northwest

WASHINGTON. uly 30.-Frankly elated at the passage of the Will COX Air Base bill, high Army Air Corps officers today turned their eyes toward maps to determine where to build six new air bases authorized by the measure. The pill was sent to the President yes- ,erday
 Depots will be established at six Sey points in specified areas at a ,ost of $12O,0Oo,000
 Progress will depend upon finan- cial backing of the Public Works allotment. The Army Board be- lieves the funds will be available this year for one or two bases.
 Reports from an authoritative ,ource indicate Alaska will be chosen first with Fairbanks as the lite as the desire is to experiment with cold weather flying.
 The second area probably will be the Pacific Northwest. Seattle and Portland will vie for she location of the second base which will occupy key position since it will serve as connect ing link with Alaska and play a vital part in the coast defense plans.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-30
27-FOOT YAWL MAKES JUNEAU
 JOURNEY OKEH
Jamison, Seattle Newspap- erman, Has Fun and
 Thrills on Trip

For two days now there has been tiny sailing ship tied to a log boom off the Lumber Mill Dock. Now and then there have been evidences of life aboard--bus. not until today, has reporter dared to chamber out across those logs. for an interview.
 The ship is the Nauty tyes, sir. Nauty is the way it's spelD Mari etta, and it's as trim and perky a craft as has called in Juneau's harbor from southern waters this year. Only 27 feet long, the Nauty Marietta is strange contrast to the huge 212-foot barkentine In- trepid which berthed here last week es
 But she's every bit as seaworthy and satisfactory to her owner, H. E. Jamison. Seattle newspaperman. and his wife. They are on vaga- bond cruise which started in Se- attle on May 20, and which will not end until the last of Septem- Der.
 To Visit Skagway
 During that time the Jamisons- now both well-tanned from their active life in the sun-hope to visit every hide-away port in Southeast Alaska, including trips to Skagway and Sitka.
 A port of call to Jamison (who insists his wife is the "Admiral") means quick work with typewriter and dash to the post office. For he is sending in daily column to
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AFRICAN SECTS
 |NCITE BLACKS
 TO KILL WHITES

BULAWAYO, Southern Rhodesia July 30.-Fears of a long dreaded black uprising in Africa spurred by recent native strike riots in the copper mines near here which cul- minated in the killing of several strikers and the wounding of sev- eral Europeans, are still far from quieted
 White residents uneasily are eye ing the spread of the notorious watch tower movement with its false but all-powerful gossip that American negroes, hearing of the African natives i'll treatment, are mobilizing an army and coming over to drive out the white oppres- sors.
 Pamphlets Insite Natives
 The watch tower" sect has swampcd the country with pam phlets calling on the natives to rise and seize Africa As a result, off cials have noticed mounting dis respect bor d ering on insolenct among the natives--danger signs fol the handful of whites ruling mil. lions of primarily savage blacks.
 The sect began in 1902 in thu Transvaal, where black witch doc. tors took the doctrines of an Am erican religious group called 'watcl tower and twisted them to sui
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-30
DON IRWIN TO
 REMAIN WITH
 MAT. PROJECT
Head of Farm Division Will Not Return to Uni
 versity of Alaska

PALMER, Alaska, July 30.-Don Irwin, head of the Matanuska col ony, Farm Division, instead of re- turning to his position at the Uni versity of Alaska, will stay with the colony.
 T feel that can render more service here than there," Irwin said.
 The colonists thought Irwin was being pushed aside by others and started petitions for his retention
 The colonists are now happy that Irwin is staying because he is al- ways glad to talk over the prob lens and the colonists have much confidence in him.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-30
SokoIoH Flies to
 Aklauik to Aid in MoscoiO-CaI. Flight

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, July 30. --Nickolas SokoIoff is now at Aklavik ready to radio wealth CT reports to Soviet FIier Sig mund Levaneffsky, on the Mos COW to California flight.
 Sskoloff is Representative of the Amtorg, Inc, Rusean trad ing company.
 He flew to Aklavik Sunday, taking off at noon and arriving there at 5 o'clock in the after noon.
 Sokoloff rep ort e d unlimited visibility In the vicinity of Ak lavik.
 Sokoloff recently flew here from Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-30
YOUNG JUNEAU
 MAN IS DEAD

Martin Hoist, Jr., aged 20. we'll known Juneau young man, son of Captain Martin Hoist, of the fish, ing craft Anna H. died yesterday in the Marine Hospital at Seattle, according to advices received here today.
 Young Hoist went south for treat ment about two months ago and underwent an operation from which he failed to recover.
 At the time of his passing, his mother and sister Matilda were at the bedside.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-30
pILSUDSKI HOPE
 GUIDES POLAND
 IN BALTIC AREA
By MARYLLA CHRzANOwsKA

By MARYLLA CHRZANOWSKA
 WARSAW, July 30.-Political cir cles believe the late Marshal Pil- sudski's efforts will be continued to normalize Polish Lithuanian re- lations, severed when Poland took Vilno in 1920
 The statement tna. it is nece5- sary to continue endeavors to find a solution for the conflict with Po- land" made in a lecture by For eign Minister Lozoraitis of Lithua- mia was noted with satisfaction here.
 President Pores Problem
 How hard that is, however, is in- dicated in the public remark of the Lithuanian president. Antanas Sme- tona. who said
 We must have Vilno back, as it is the cradle of our culture. The heart buried there (Marshal Pilsud- ski's) will not paralyze our desire because the heart of the entire Lithuanian nation also is bur jed in Vilno."
 The liquidation of the quarrel was one of the marshal's greatest concerns in his last years of life for his foreign policy sought the CO., operation of Poland with the Bal tic countries, and Pilsudski had many personal ties with Lithuania
 Since Alexander Prystor, former 1conti,,,ad nr, pana cn.anl
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-30
Matafluska
 Chief Is
 Appointed
It. Col. L. P, Hunt to Be Administrator for AL
 aska Reh. Corp.

WASHINGTON, July 30.- The Relief Administration has announc- sd the appointment of It. Col. L. ?. Hunt, United States Marine Corps, as Administrator for the AL aka Rural Rehabilitation Corpora tion to DC in charge of the Mata- nuska Valley project.
 Hunt is a member of s. R. Full ler's party sent to Alaska earlier this month and is now on the pro- ject.
 Other members of F'uller's party remaining in the Matanuska are It. H. " Martin, U. s. N, in charge of engineering and transportation, and A. M. Goodman. of Ithica, New York. assistant in the farming di- vision.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-30
FARLIN RELEASED
 ON POSTING BOND

c. w. Farlin. one of the men bound over to the grand jury on charges of rioting as a result of the street disorder of June 24 here. posted s1 GOO bond today and gained his freedom.
 Six of the alleged rioters who must face grand jury are still in jail, having not furnished ball. They are Harry Datoff, Warren Beavert, Mentur Peterson. Cliff Matthews, Marion Warner and Sven .saren.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-30
CRANK LETTERS
 AT MATANUSKA

PALMER, Alaska July 30.-Of late some crank letters, accusing the colcnists of being lazy and shiftless lot have been appearing in the mail of the colonists, These are received with amusement or an- ger and then passed around. All crank letters are addressed "Mata- nuska."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-30
Neao Mystery Ray Discovered; Secret Being Guarded

FORT MONMOUTH, HIGH LANDS, N. J., July 3O.-Doub'c details of military police paced outside the Army reservation here today while officers, amid the utmost secrecy, studied new mystery ray.
 This new ray is said to be capable of detecting the pres- ence of a ship 50 miles at sea through fog or darkness,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-30
WHAT, ANOTHER?

VANCOUVER, B. O., July 90. Mics Dorothy Fr0oks, New York lawyer and author, has sailed for Alaska in hopes to find cut what's the matter" with the Matanuska scheme.
 ''rhey are not happy. want to know why. I am going to see the Governor at Juneau and then fly to the colony" she said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-30
EMPEROR AssENTs

LONDON. July 30.-Reports here said Emperor Halle Selassie has given assent to the proposal that Ethiopia be placed under an in- ternational European mandate of the. League of Nations, granting special economic concessions to Italy.
 The Emperor is quoted as saying: T don't object to the principle of European influence provided it is purely economic and not accom- panied by political inspiration and control"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-30
FULLER KEEPING MUM

SEATTLE, July 30-7Silent re- guarding the Government Matanus- ka land colonization project, s. R Fuller, of New York, special as- sistant to Harry L. Hopkins, EZRA arrived here yesterday from Alas ka and said he would report to Hopkins before making any state- ment. He left for Washington last night.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-30
Wins Radio Prize

VENTURA, Cal. - Establishing two-way contact with 230 anna teur radio stations in 50 foreign countries in 90 hours brought Dr. Charles Stuart first prize in an in- ternational contest.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-30
BAD WEATHER

MOSCOW, July 3o.-Weather today continued unfavorabie over the proposed route of the Polar fliers from here to Cali fornia. It Is believed they will get away Thursday or later,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-07-30
ALASKA TO HAVE FIRST DEFENSE BASE, FAIRBANKS
REPORT REVOLT, ITALIAN SOMALILANE
AIaska AirmaiI SerUice
 Measure Is Pushed Along

WASHINGTON, July 3O.-The bill to permit the airmal service to Alaska haa been passed conference amendment.
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Evening star., 1935-09-07

sand pledges to the already substan-
tial number received.
THE benefits from the campaign
will be mutual. We shall all thus unite
to make the streets safer for ourselves
and our families"
Mr. Boothby pointed out that in
view of the fact their ranking honor
driver, Gene" Larkin. has been able
to drive 80 800 miles without an acci-
dent. there seems TO be no excuse
for the terrible toll which traffic acci-
dents are taking yearly within the
District"
THE same care, courtesy, and
thought that enabled you all TO drive
these millions of safe miles, If prac-
ticed by all drivers. would solve the
traffic accident problem overnight"
the company vice president said.
Pledges Recorded at Star.
As the campaign of The Star Safety
Council went into its third day
pledges of support were coming in
from business organizations and in
dividuals representing cross section
Of the citys business, civic and social
life.
Calls for pledge blanks in large
numbers we're received from two of
the leading public utilities organiza-
tions. one of the largest local taxicab
companies. dairy, one of the city's
foremost department stores, the Amer
lean Automobile Association and
many business houses.
Joseph D. Radio Joe" Kaufman,
offering the use of a portion of his
regular weekly radio program to fur
ther the campaign, said: The writer
observes with interest and acclaim
your institution of the Safety Coun-
Gil. which, properly prosecuted. should
lead to a further reduction of deaths,
injuries and accidents in traffic in and
about Washington"
1t is the hope Of the council that
eventually all automobile drivers in
the District will personally pledge
themselves to the primary principles
of safe driving as a means Of cutting
down the heavy death and accident
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drivers constituting the company's own
Safe Drivers Honor Corps that 'it is
because We believe the results you
have obtained in recent years are
ample and tangible evidence Of what
organized safety units can accomplish
that we are giving our complete sup
port to The Stars safe driving cam
paign.'
"Our present safety organization, !"
Boothby said, will function as the
active Safety Council cooperating
with The Stars Council.
Urges Spread Of Movement.
However. I ask you people consti-
tuting our Safe Drivers Honor Corps
to interest yourselves particularly. Go
out and secure signatures to the Safe
Driving Pledge from all possible MEM
bers of families of our employees. We
expect in this way to add several thou
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a few hours after calling upon the
Safety Council of The Star for an
original allotment of 5000 pledge
cards, company officials realized from
the hearty response that this number
would be wholly insufficient and asked
for l 500 more and little later for
still another 900.
In the absence from Washington of
Marcy L. Sperry, president Of the
Washington Gas Light Co., e. j.
Boothby, vice president, took charge
of the safety campaign within the
company. Both Mr.. Sperry and Mr..
Boothby were awarded traffic safety
medals, Sperry for driving 10000 miles
without accident in two years and
Boothby for $4,000 miles of perfect
driving in two years.
In addition to the safe driving
record of its employees, the Washing
ton Gas Light Co. has another record
of which its officials are proud That
is a record of four years of operation
during which there has not beer an
accident of any kind chargeable to
faulty equipment.
Hopper Presents Medals.
H. L. Leonard, safety engineer of
the company. presided at yesterday
afternoons presentation meeting, at
which NJ o. Eldridge, assistant director
of motor vehicles and traffic was the
speaker. The medals were presented
to the drivers by T. B. Hopper. gen.
eral superintendent who himself re-
ceived one of the medals from Mr..
Eldridge.
Traffic accidents don't just happen,
Eldridge told the gathering. He point
ed out that they are caused by negli-
gent or careless driving. He said that
District traffic officials expect very
beneficial results from the new "negli-
gent homicide" and compulsory finan-
cial responsibility laws which have
just been written into the District
code. Both laws. he said should have
a very decided effect in reducing Local
highway accidents.
Eldridge paid warm tribute to the
Washington Gas Light Co. drivers, de-
claring that he never has seen one
of them driving carelessly.
The first medal was presented to
w. E. Larkin, of the street depart
ment Of the company, who during
four years has driven a total of 99,-
300 miles without accident. His mark,
the finest in company records. was
seconded closely by M. ]. Donohue,
'of the same department, with a per-
feet record of $4,000 miles. Charles
Barber, also of the street department.
was third with $4,000 miles.
The best records established by
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drivers in other company depart
ments were as follows: Fitting de-
partment, w. B. Murphy, 54.7l2
miles; refrigeration department, E..
Belts, 57,464 miles; transportation
department. Joseph johnson. 48,518
miles: meter reading. o. D. Thomas.
$4,000 miles; east station, John Cook.
$4,000 miles; west station, Henry A.
Carr, $4,000 miles; utilization. H. H.
Starn, 19,400 miles; home service.
Miss Ruth Sheldon, department di-
rector, 35,3o1 miles; credit and col
lection, C. Heffner, 10000 miles, and
new business, W. Smith, $4,000 miles.
The medal presentation ceremony
took place in the company garage
HOO Twenty-ninth street.
In announcing the entrance Of the
gas company into the city-wide safety
campaign. Boothby told the company