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The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-26
By J. M. KENDRICK (Execufiye News Edit0r)

NEW YORK, Dec. 26.-The most dramatic story of the year to Amer ican newspaper readers was the tragic death of Will Rogers and Will ey Post in an airplane near Point Barrow, Alaska.
 Rogers, the humorist, motion pie tllre actor and newspaper columnist, and Post, the globe -circling aviator, were known in virtually every home in this country, and beyond, their fame was worldwide.
 This was the greatest spontaneous news story of the year It was the story with the greatest reader ap- peal. A glance at circulation fig- ures throughout the country shows more newspapers were sold on this story than on any other one news event of the year.
 Long's Assassination
 Ranking a close second in dra- matic appeal was the trial, ending in conviction and death sentence, of Bruno Richard Hauptmann, charged with the kidnap-murder of Charles A. Linjbergh, Jr., in the thrill-packed Pennington. N. J., courtroom.
 After his removal to the death house in the state psnitentiary cams the fight to save him from the cleo tric chair An annoal tO the states highest court was lost. The United States Supreme Court refused to re- view the Case.
 The third greatest dramatic story i of the year was the assassination oi f Senator Huey P. Long, in Baton Rouge, by Dr. O. A. Weiss, a young physician, shot to death on the spoi by Longs bodyguards.
 i This ranks next to the Ro9erS-Pos crash in spontaneous stories. If il were not for the many sensation; over a long period in the Haupt- mann Lindbergh case. with deeper and more lasting public interest, should place it second, instead o third, in listing the most dramatic stories.
 Three World Stories ] Of worldwide scope and of greatel importance in their influence thai the above three stories were:
 The economic situation, marked b,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-26
U. s. ARMY IN
 AERIAL LEAD
 OVER EUROPE
Purchase of 82 Pursuit Planes Gives SuperiorF Fleet
 Over All But Germany

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-Speed- ing it's program for strengthening the wings of the Army, the War Depart ment is expected to announce con- tracts for S2 additional pursuit planes by the end of the week
 Army officers said the completion of this years purchases would give them an air fleet superior on the point of modernity over all other nations with the possible exception of Germany
 New pursuit plane purchases bring to 769 the number of aircraft pur- chases since June. 1884, at cost of $43, ,00o,0 ,000
 The number of planes Germany is building is not known definitely.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-26
JUNEAU N ARKS
 YUL LETIDE WITH GAY AYOBSERVANCE
Churches Thronged fo r Midnight Masses-A Amuse-
 ment Places Crowded

With religious observance in the churches, family gatherings. public and private parties, Juneau cele- brated one of its beet Christmases yesterday, and nowhere in the city or the community was the hand of want known as various organi2a- tions and private citizens had seen to it that Santa Claus was to visit every home, and the old fellow didn't overlook call
 Christmas Eve was an occasion of merriment throughout the city and for the midnight masses the church. es were filled to overflowing to hear the beautiful yuletide musical pro- grams and the colorful Christmas services. Places of amusement were damned from early until a late hour with every one taking part in the gala celebration.
 Heaping Christmas baskets were distributed by the Elks and other groups did their share in reflecting the true Christian spirit of the oc- casion
 For the youngsters, party after party has been the order and there are still some scheduled during the remainder of the week The Elks, Moose, Juneau Mine Workers As eOciatiOn already have fetad fine children with gay celebrations and the American Legion and Trinity Cathedral parties are scheduled to- morrow and Saturday
 Christmas day itself was given over mostly to home affairs and from virtually every window shone some light or decoration depictive of the happy yuletide season.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-26

continued improvement of conditions in this country; the action oi the U. s. Supreme Court in declaring the MIRA unconstitutional, and the attack in courts on other new deal' meas ures, including the AAA and the utilities law.
 The Italo- Ethiopian war, carrying with it the ever present danger of | involving other countries, notably Great Britain, France and other members of the League of Nations which opposed Italys move, invoked sanctions for the first time and sought peaceful settlement.
 The open rcnunciation of the Ver- sailles treaty by Germany, its re- armament, resulting in a drive for more armaments throughout the Old World, and continuation of the anti-semitic drive.
 These three continuing stories have occupied the front pages almost daily throughout the year. The Italo- Ethiopian war has been singularly lacking in drama but always holding the threat of widespread conflict.
 Barbara Hutton's Romance
 Tie other four outstanding news
 tories of 1895 were:
 Ire sinking of the Mohawk, off l the coast of New Jersey, with loss of 45 lives,
 The dust storms over a great area of the high western plains, followed by substantial recovery through cut most of the territory.
 The kidnapping and release Of the Weyerhaeuser boy at Tacoma, Wash ington, with the subsequent arrest and conviction of Kidnaper Harmon Waley and his wife.
 Barbara Hutton's divorce from the Prince Alexis Ddivani, her re-mar- riage to Count Court von Haugwitz- Reventlow, and the death of her former husband in an automobile ac- cident.
 Other Interesting Stories
 Among the other interesting news stories of the year were the death of Queen Astrid of the Belgians in an automobile accident; King { Georges return to the throne of Greece; the suicide of Evelyn Hoey, chorus girl, in the Pennsylvania home of Henry H. Rogers, III; the killing of Dutch Schultz. gangster in New Jersey; John Barrymore's TO- nance with young Elaine Barrie, ac- tress; the two Florida hurricanes the stratosphere flight from Rapid City, s. D., resulting in new record the crash of the airship Macon of the west coast; the operation or Alyce Jane McHenry, the upside down stomach girl; the defeat of Ma> Baer by Braddock for the worlds heavyweight championship and thf
 subsequent knockout of Baer by Jot Louis, the leading challenger; 12 per sons killed in Cheyenne, Wyoming passenger plane crash; the Upstate New York floods; the Colorado-Ne- braska-Kansas floods, the renewa | of Japan's campaign in China, ane the Republican attack on the Demo cratic administration, presaging { heated general election campaign il | 1886.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-26
HALIBUT AREA
 CLOSED TODAY
Coast Guard Cutter Talla- poosa Sails on Patrol
 of Area }

The halibut season is over in Alaskan waters. With the closing of Area 3 today the last of the fishing grounds are now closed to halibut fishermen for this year. Halibut fishing in a portion of Area 3 was extended beyond the usual closing time in November as the quota of fish for that area had not been reached. Area includes Alaskan fishing banks and other waters north of the British Colum- bia line.
 The Coast Guard cutter Talla- poosa, Lieut.. Miles Inlay com manding left Juneau this morning at S:30 o'clock to patrol the area. The vessel will return about next Tuesday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-26
YULE TREES IN JUNEAU BRIGHT
 FOR HOLIDAYS
George Folta Wins C. of (. Prize Juneau Flor
 ists Acclaimed

A large number of exceptional ex- hibits made judging in the Chamber of Commerce's Christmas tree and Yuletide shop window contest ex- ceedingly difficult, according to N. Lester Troast, Frank Dufresne and Harry Lucas, who picked the win ners Christmas eve.
 MT. and Mrs George w. Folta were awarded the first prize of S7 in the arboreal contest, for beau- tifully decked tree in his home on Seventh Street. Second prize of $5 was given to Albert Fraser, for his tree at his highway home, while Mrs. E. H. Kaser, Gold Street, was given the third prize of $5.
 Honorable mention were awarded the following: John Jones, Glacier Highway F. L. Allen; Tenth Street; M. D. Williams, Sixth and Main; Mrs. Lloyd Jarman. First and Main Ed Jacobson. Tenth Street; J. G. Shepard, l2th Street. Harry G. Watson, Glacier Highway; c. E. Rice, Scatter Tract; Russell Her. mann, Eighth and Calhoun; Dave Ramsay, Mackinnon Apartments; Sprague and Bathe, 12th Street, and John E. Pegues. Seventh Street,
 The Juneau Florist Shop, with a gay display of flowers and miniature Biblical scene was awarded the prize of $10 for the trimmed Christ mas store window. Honorable men ton in this class was given the AL aska Light and Power Company and the J. B. Burford Company
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-26
ENTERS HOSPITAL

John N. Doe" Carver re-entered St. Ann's Hospital Christmas Day, after brief sojourn at his home. He is suffering from general infirmity.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-26
COUPLE MARRIED
 CHRISTMAS EVE

Miss Katherine Shields became the bride of MT. Richard Mccormick in five o'clock. wedding performed Tuesday evening in the Church of the Nativity by the Rev. w. c. Le- Vasseur.
 Only intimate friends were pres ent.
 The groom is a well-known Doug las resident, The bride lived for merly in Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-26
SIMMONS PLANE
 IS AT KETCHIKAN
 ON SEATTLE TRIP

The Alaska Air Transport Patco plane piloted by Sheldon Simmons took off at noon yesterday with two passengers-Mrs. s. Simmons, wife of the pilot, who will return with the plane. and Bob Daley, A. J. em- ployee enroute to the States for a vacation.
 The Patco arrived in Ketchikan early yesterday afternoon and was scheduled to leave Ketchikan for Se- attle this morning. The plane will be completely overhauled in Seattle in preparation for next seasons work.
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Rouge his funeral Right climax in 19S5s of economic i'm
 his associates in Supreme Left right around the into Africa they marching Ethiopia; startled the world eboats still attached
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-26
TEN BIGGEST STORIES

Here are the ten biggest news stor- ies of the year. selected by J. M. Kendrick, Associated Press executive news director:
 1. Death of Rogers and Post in plane crash.
 ?. Trial and conviction of Haupt- mann.
 3. Assassination of Senator Huey P. Long.
 4. onomic improvement and court attacks on new deal"
 5. War between Italy and Ethi- opla.
 6. Rearmament of Germany.
 T. Sinking of the Mohawk.
 8. Dust storms in the midwest. g. Kidnapping of George Weyer- haeuser.
 10. Barbara Hutton's divorce, re- marriage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-26
LEAVES ST, ANN's

Mrs, William Bryan and her baby girl left St. Ann's hospital to spend Christmas Eve with the family at home.
 SHOP IN JUNEAU, FIRST!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-26
PARTY FOR LEGION,
 AUXILIARY TO BE
 HELD ON SATURDAY

Members of the American Legion and Auxiliary are cordially invited to a Christmas party in the Dugout Sat rday evening at eight o'clock. Inex- pensive gifts will be, exchanged and games and dancing will follow.
 Mrs. Allen E. Johnstone, chairman of the Entertainment Committee, asks that members wishing to bring outside guests notify her beforehand.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-26
AILINC RIDDLES
 ENJOY HOLIDAY
Government Hospital Fes- tive Scene on Christ
 mas Morning

Perhaps rle brightest spot in Ju- neau's Christmas was the scene at the Government Hospital yesterday morning, when the eyes of 3l small pstients, all suffering from tubercu- losis, were brimmed with happiness by deluge of gifts.
 Books, candy, toys and fruit, gen. erously provided by individuals and various organizations, awaited the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1935-12-26

SHOP IN JUNEAU, FIRST!
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MISS MOORE HERE

Miss Iris B. Moore, sister of Mrs. E. H. Clifford, arrived Tuesday night from Seattle on the Northwestern for a holiday vacation of a few days.
The Washington times., 1935-12-16
Arrows I Tackle
Md. Again

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 16.-The
Maryland A. C. gridderS Of Wash
ington and the Richmond Arrows
will battle here next Sunday for
the South Atlantic semi-pro foot
ball championship. Part Of the
proceeds will be turned over to
the Richmond Mothers Christmas
Fund.
Playing in mud two feet deep
and a steady rain yesterday, the
Arrows managed to defeat the
Marylanders on a 19-yard pass in
the first period. Ths scor e
was, 7 to 0. The pass was
from Quarterback West to Right
End Wager. The Marylanders
were in scoring position on several
occasions, but the heavy turf
stopped them each time. How
ever, the WaShingtonianS made
more first downs than the victors.
The series between the two eleVens
now stands even, each having won
one game while the other resulted
in a scorelesS tie. Gene Auguster-
fer and Dick" Nelson played well
in the backfield, while Howell and
Bill Andorka starred in the line
for Maryland A. C.
The Washington times., 1935-12-16
Lido Civic Club
Rolls Sunrise

Lido Civic Club and Sunrise
Bakery bowlers hold the spot
light in the Temple Major Duck
pin League tonight, while the
leading Caruso italian Groceries
team faces the rumbunctiouS Nu-
Way Garagemen.
Joe Freschi was the individual
star with a 383 set and 149 game
last week, while Sunrise Bakery
took team honorS, with 1872 set
and 621 game.
Sets over $50 were numerous
with H. Parsons rolling 379,
Cocuzzi, 375; Honey and Schilke,
371 each; Christiani, 1853; P.
Wolfe, 367; Lewis and King, 359
each; Evans, 355; Olivetti, 356;
Hollis and T. Santini. S54 each;
Fellinger, 352 and Edinger, 351.
The Washington times., 1935-12-16
BOoUIinQ
Tonight

TEMPLE MAJOR LEAGUE-Dixie
Pigs VS.. Brodts. Camden Tavern vs.
Mayhew's All Stars, Sunrise Bakery vs.:
Lido civic Club. A. Litteri VS.. Rinaldi
0eries, at Northeast Temple:
METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH
IEAGUE-R. I. Ave. No. VS.. N. c.
Ave- A. No rt l. Myar A stfEs Hts v. Is: Mt TABOR HSs
No. e. Mt Tabor No. / VS.. Calvary
First Church VS.. Cherrydale. N: c. Ave.
No. vs. Mt. Olivet. at Rosslyn.
PRINCE GEORGES LADIES 1asa LEAGUE ~
yTNCE yPRTNCE GEORGES COUNTY LEAGUE
-ChilIum VS.. Dept. Agri.. Jolly Scots
VS.. W. A. T. P. A. at Hyattsville
AfSac'' M. RAINIER LEAGUE-Judd =
"'' Auto VS.. saurs. Triangle Motor VS..
Smiths Liquors. at Mt: Rainier.
VS.. Drum Corps. Legion vs. Treasurers'
Divan VS.. Pontiacs, at Almas Temple.
PROCUREMENT LEAGUE-colonials
vs.. Vlctorians, Orientals vs. Gothics
1mperias vs. ssxons nor,es Etrs1SnRs E%Sirs. VS. VS.
Georgians, Modernists VS.. Corinthians
Aztecs VS. Ionics at Recreation.
FEDERAL LEAGUE-Highways vs.
Nat Ns1R CAP 4ard PsFk, vs. & Public Fl O. schools e.
o. U. p VS.. I. C. C., Investigation VS..
FRATERNITY LEAGUE-A. !. K Eta
vs.. A. S. L. Chi Sigma, Phi Delta
kappa VS.. A. s. l.. Delta Chi, Kappa
Phi VS.. A. l. K. Alpha, Gamma Beta
VS.. A. I. K. Beta, at Rendezvous.
EPISCOPAL YOUNG PEOPLES
LEAGUE-Christ Church No. VS. Rock
Creek, Christ Church No. VS.. All SOULS
st. Stephens VS.. st. Columbia at Rem
WHATS IN A NAME LADIE 8
LEAGUE-Aero vs. F. H. o. L. c. 1ntor-
nation vs. Mines. N. s. I. VS.. W. !. NJ
Stand. VS.. W. A. C. s., Transportation
VS.. F. C. A.. at Lucky Strike.
SANITARY GROCERY LEAGUE-Gen-
eral Supt. VS.. Sanico Raisin Bread
Land o. Lakes Butter vs.. Shipping Or
flee. Sanico Peas VS.. Sanitary Warehouse
Sanico Hams VS., Sanico Meats, Sanico
Peanut Butter VS.. Sanico Bread; SAM
tary Office VS.. Jumbo Butter, Sanico
Bakery VS.. Hunts Fruit, Airway Coffee
VS.. Sanico Coffee. Certified Eggs vs.
Sanico Extracts. Green Bag Coffee VS..
Piggy Wiggly. sanico Poultry vs.. Sign
shop, Sanico Flour VS.. Sanico Dough-
nuts, Stokelys Vegetables VS.. Sanico
Cakes, Sanitary Tea VS.. Jumbo Bread
Coffee Division vs. Vegetable Dept
sanico Oats VS.. Self Service. at ConVen-
tion Hall.
The Washington times., 1935-12-16
Ko|ius Going
; Strong For
Riders
BY GARRETT WATERS

A last minute splurge before
the Christmas holiday period,
faces scholastic basketballers this
week, what with games every
day until Saturday.
Central, Eastern, Roosevelt and
Western, Of the high school group.
will see the greatest amount OF
action, the Mt. PleaSanterS and
ParkerS opening the schedule by
playing today against capable op-
ponentS.
Central entertains Georgetown
Prep in the Central gym at $3.50
p. m. in its contest while Eastern
meets the George Washington
Freshman in the G. w. band
box" at $3.50. One other game for
the day lists Landon Prep against
Episcopal in Alexandria, Va.
Central VS.. FroSh
Central engages the G. w. Frosh
In tomorrow'S feature, the clash
being scheduled at G. w. at $3.50
D. m. Three other games are on
program, listing Western against
G. w. High at western; Landon
against Friends at the KenSington
Armory, Kensington, Md, and
Roosevelt against WaShiugton-Lee
High at Ballston-all at $3.50 p. m.
Eastern and Roosevelt furnish
the action for Wednesday. The
Parkers play the Georgetown
Frosh at Tech in a night clash at
7 o'clock while the Riders face the
G. w. F'rosh in an afternoon game
at G. w. at $3.50 o'clock.
The Parkers and Riders see &C
ton again the very next day when
they play GonZaga and G. w.
High teams respectively. The for
mer contest is listed at Eastern
at $3.50, the latter at Alexandria
at the same hour. To complete
the action for the day, Western
entertains the Bethesda Chevy
Chase five at Western at $3.50 p. m.
Roosevelt holds the spotlight
Friday. The Riders, who are play
ing monster early season sched-
ule, entertain Forest Park, of Bal
timore, in the Roosevelt gym at
$3.50. The Littman-coached team
defeated the Marylanders Friday
in a 80 to 20 setto, making it four
in a row.
KOlius Going Strong
Spero KoGus, incidentally, has
been doing a great deal Of scor-
ing for the Rough Riders in their
game thus far, and promises to
be quite a thorn in the side Of op-
ponentS in the coming inter-high
race.
The youngster has a nice eye
for the baskets and plays cap
able floor game. He's average in
the neighborhood Of II points per
game and this sort Of exhibition
should make him one of the best
basketball players of the season
unless a decided reversal OF form
comes over hi1n-something which
his teammates insist will not oc-
cur.
The Washington times., 1935-12-16
Merchants Score
In Grudqe Contest

Silver Spring Merchants are to-
day the unofficial champs OF
Montgomery county. The team
defeated the Takoma Ffremen, 81
to O, yesterday on Hodges Field
in a meeting that was chock full
Of rivalry and tradition.
The winners were held ScorelesS
during the first half, but they
pulled away in vicious strides
after the intermission with H.
Clark, R. Clark and Curran lead,
ing the way.
The Washington times., 1935-12-16

games for Wednesday and Friday.
Call Manager ForkoiS, Adams 1858,
between 5 and Z D. m.
The Washington times., 1935-12-16
DOL FIVES FACE BUSY SCHEDULE BEFORE HOLIDAY

ond Engineers Armory Friday
night to grapple with Hank Bar.
ber in the finish wrestling match.
The Washington times., 1935-12-16
Caseys Want Games

Knights Of Columbus unlimited
basketers, who have a gym, want
The Washington times., 1935-12-16
Russ Spilln1an Hero
OF Doubles Triumph
Rv GINO SINH

Perhaps victory could have been popular than that
Paul Jarman Vienna V and Russ Spman of Rosslyn
Va the Fifth Washington Times Atlantic Coast duckpin
doubles Saturday, with 1858 total.
The Washington times., 1935-12-16
OImsteds in Action

Olmsted Grillmen clash with
Fort Myer tonight at 9:30 p. m.
in the Heurich gym.
The Washington times., 1935-12-16
SaVoIdi at Armory

NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-Joe
.Savoldi returns to the Twenty-sec-
Evening star., 1935-11-24

naire of the building in which Ann had her
small fiat
Miss Rookie. SIR" the former replied. mot
here. She went away last Wednesday,"
Have you any idea where she went ?" Colin
asked. This is Mr.. Rookie speaking.
''i recognized your voice. sir" the man
acknowledged. II know where she went be-
cause took her place. for her on the Train
Bleu. She went to Monte Carlo"
Ibid she take the maid with herr?
mo, sir. Mrs. Holmes is in the flat. Would
you like to speak to her?"
"If you please"
Mrs. Holmes was difficult - little dis
turbed, Colin fancied. Her mistress's depar-
ture was entirely unexpected, she confessed.
They had been going to Somersetshire on
Tuesday, but Miss Rookie suddenly changed
her mind and sent for ticket for Monte Carlo.
II don't suppose there's any harm in telling
YOU this, sir, she wound up diffidently. Miss
Rookie did seem little worried before she
left. She wrote you letter. sir. but told me
nothing was to be done about it unless you
came here yourself or seemed in any way upset
at her sudden departure
did your mistress say when she would be
returning?" Colin asked.
"She didn't seem to know herself, sir"
the woman confded. THE whole thing seemed
to have been decided upon all at once. There
was one telephone message" the woman
added reluctantly, which seemed to have
Evening star., 1935-11-24

young woman "a Miss Rookie & down at
Monte Carlo. Any connection?"
Don't think So"
IAN uncommon name rather. This was
Young lady with beautiful brown hair and
hazel eyes quitea beauty. First name Ann
For a moment Colin stared at his acquaint-
ance in bewildered silence. That sounds
rather like second cousin of mine, but
thought she was in London"
''She arrived in Monte Carlo by the Train
Bleu on Thursday" Dunrobin confded. "She
was dining the same night with some of the
musical crowd know slightly"
"You didn't meet herr"
The other shook his head II wish had.
he admitted Il didn't know the people she
was with well enough to butt in"
Colin left his friend, feeling little dazed.
There could scarcely be another Ann Rookie
who was remarkable for her brown hair and
hazel eyes, thought Colin, as little later ne
donned the informal dinner costume which
the valet had laid out, but what was she
doing in Monte Carlo2 1t seemed incredible
that she should have gone there without
word to him. When he had left town. 1t had
been arranged that she should go down to
Somersetshire to house party, and they were
both to return to London on the same day.
Monte Carlo without word to him! lie
descended into the lounge, and strolled across
to the hall porters small bureau and oe-
manded London on the telephone. In few
minutes he was speaking to the commission
Evening star., 1935-11-24

He glanced at 1t with upnfted eyebrows.
I'D like to see MIR. Rookie by appoint
ment," he said but just now =" There was
no time to finish his sentence. Colin Rookie
was there, grim and furious. Seymour's first
impulse was of irritation What the dickens
is the matter with you, Rooke2" he demanded.
"You are going to find out" was the swift
reply. Where have you sent Ann Rooke9"
II don't know what you are talking about"
Seymour declared. II haven't seen or heard
anything of her for weeks"
Colin Rookie checked the expletive which
would have ended the conversation. He re-
NAMED silent for moment. The Inspector
realized that he was in deadly earnest.
"Sit down. Rookie" he enjoined Pull
yourself together. Get this into your head. |
promised you | wouldn't make use of Miss
Rockies services any more without giving you
warning. l have kept my word. haven't
corresponded with or approached her in any
way. Have you got that?"
Yes"
Nov tell me what's happened to her"
Rookie told his story. Seymour listened and
his expression became grave.
This sounds to me like a put-up job,
Rookie, " he said II have neither rung up Miss
Rookie nor approached her in any way"
'"In any case, shall charter plane this
afternoon" the young man asserted, land
try to get through as far as Cannes"
Steady" the Inspector replied. Don't
make up your mind so quickly"