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Evening star., 1936-04-02

v YHEN Rev. and Mrs. Rhea M.
~ Ewing sail from the United
Wv States on April IS to return
v to their missionary posts In
Evening star., 1936-04-02

Northern India, they will take with
them an infant daughter they adopt
ed in this country. The missionaries
represent the Chevy Chase Presbyte-
Evening star., 1936-04-02
COOPER MADE HEAD
OF RURAL MAILS UNIT

President Of Letter Carriers As
sociation Succeeds Teagle.
Other Changes.
Joseph Edward Cooper. president
Of the National Association Of Rural
Letter Carries, yesterday was pro-
NOTED to be superintendent Of the
division Of rural mails. He succeeds
Edward w. Teagle, who died recently.
Announcement Of the promotion
was made as two other men took over
new posts. Jesse M. Donaldson, for
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-04-22

Tables Nos. l X Mutmotored Equipment Table No Single Motored Equipment
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-04-22

banks by the governors of flee in Juneau. He will be put on the government pay roll and sent out to eXter- minate wolves and coyotes after July 1, if funds are aV ailable.
 He has been foreman ov- CT large crews of rodent control men in several na-
 tional forests. and is a member of the Washington Wild Life League and oth- CT sporting clubs.
 He is a personal friend of MT. Gaberson, chief of the biological survey, and of Chester Leishart of the AL aska division of the service at Washington. MT. Wad- man says he hopes to be of some assistance to Alaska in it's drive against preda- tory animals.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-04-22
Wolf Hunting By Plane Gets
 Good Results

Continued From Page One) perienced predatory ami maj hunter, sent to Fair warded, however, when he dug out the den, for the old coyote and eight pups will bring him $180 in bounty.
 MT. Wadman is an ex- broke through at every step, and his hands and face became frost-bitten.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-04-22

prospecting on East Fork. Sam and Harry Smith are leaving in a few days to prospect and carry on min ing activities on Sweep stakes creek.
 Oscar Swanson and Liz Zle Often were married in February.
 Louis Hannok was in last week from Bear Creek.
 Mrs. Margaret Starling, government teacher from Koyuk, spent last week end visiting on Dime Creek.
 Nolan Hamm and Miss
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-04-22

The first public wedding ever staged in Haycock took place in the school house Feb. 10th, when Vic tor Merrifield and Hazel Beltz, popular young Dime couple were married. The school was gay with appro- priate decorations and the wedding was followed by a dance and refreshments.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-04-22
Mining News Shows Good Boost For
 Dime Creek Section For Past Winter

Emil Olsen and Nels Lind strum are taking out a windlass dump on the up- per end of No. 2.
 Hagberg and Johnson are taking out a windlass dump on No. above.
 Nolan Hamm is prospect ing on Discovery claim.
 Vollentine is preparing to block out for summer work
 Carl Rylander is prepar- ing for summer work.
 Tom Moon, Charley Moon and Charley Swanson are
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-04-22

Ebba Swanson, daughter of Captain Fred Swanson, the geniel roadhouse keeper, were married Feb. 24th.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-04-22

pr. L.W. Fromm the well known travelling dentist, is in Haycock, doing dental work.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-04-22

MT. and Mrs. John Naas made a recent week end visit with MT. and Mrs. Startling, teachers at Koyuk
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-04-22

Fred Folkman, formerly of Haycock, now residing in Candle, is expected here soon for a visit, with his many friends.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-04-22

Pilot King, of the Fergu- son Airways, landed his plane in the school house yard recently, much to the delight of all the school children. He had as a pas senger Ross Kinney of the Alaska Road Commission.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-07-29
HEARINGS ENDED, COMMITTEE DEPARTED
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF
 NOME PRESENTED NATIVE X
 WHITE NEEDS TO COMMITTEE

Following is a transcript of the N. w. Alaska Chamber of Com merce manuscript introduced into the records of the Investigating Committee on Indian Affairs, which held hearings yesterday in Nome.
 In addition to listing many things which deal directly with the Eskimo and native popula- tions, it also includes a general statement concerning urgent re- quirements for this section of Al aska, in order to bring about the much desired development nee essary for the profitable advance ment and prosperity of northwest crn Alaska.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-07-29
Explosion Gun Turret Killed
 Two Seamen
Accident Occurred on Light
 Cruiser off s. California
(By The Associated Press)

SAN DIEGO, July 29, - Two sailors were killed and nine in- jured when a broadside of six inch guns was fired aboard the U. s. s. Marblehead, light cruis- CTS, at sea off southern California, during gunnery practice.
 The dead are Percy William Go fer boatswains mate second class Leo Steve Mordana seaman sec ond class.
 Injuries were received by Jam es Edwin. Benedict Jr., seaman second class, causing the ampu- tation of the right arm of he and Robert William Opie seaman fir st class They were the most ser iously injured. The dead and in jured were brought here today and an inquiry will be held.
 The breech-block explosion on board the light cruiser Marble head which turned the gun hous- ing into blazing crypt killing TWO seaman and injuring nine others, is under naval investiga- tion late today.
 The accident occurred off the coast of Southern California dur ing practice.
 It was understood that during broadside a six inch gun breech block blew out ripping the rifle tubing. The heavy explosive charge enveloped the gun crew while steel fragments ripped in
  to the housing.
 There was no panic present, it was reported.
 James Benedict Jr., his right arm horribly mangled, cooly ask ed for a cigarette and refused medical aid as he leaned against the powder blackened gun turr- ct. while around him lay the bodies of his injured shipmates, some groaning and crying in ag- ony.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-07-29
Afternoon Session

Witnesses appeared Tuesday af ternoon included District Attor- ney Hugh O'Neil, Miss Dorothy Russel. Mrs. Andy Nylen, c. R. Jackson, Chief of the King 1s- land Eskimos, E. B. Duffy O. Connor, Thos. D. Jensen, Char lotte B. Potter.
 The inquiry touched on law enforcement as it affects the Eski mos, the detrimental affects of liquor, being conceded by all who took the stand, and all of whom were enthusiastic in' proposing that some means of preventing the natives from obtaining liq- uor should be instituted by the Federal government.
 Education of the natives, care of orphan children and the pro- per handling of the natives when assembled in groups where tub ercular trouble runs rampant, were discussed and testified to-, by every witness.
 G. R. Jackson, president of the Northwestern Alaska Chamber of Commerce submitted type written program of the chamber affecting not only the native pop ulation, its industries and con- tions, but also the general re- sources of the country, and the means whereby they could be developed. It was made a part of the record.
 With Norman Lee acting as in- terpreter, the Chief of the King Islanders presented some state ments concerning his tribe of Eskimos, which summarized con- tained appeals to the federal gov
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-07-29
Sixteen Men
 Are Feared
 Be Drowned
(By The Associated PresS)

(By The Associated PreSS)
 CHICAGO, July 29, - Sixteen men were feared drowned when the motor-power ship Material Service" capsized in the rough waters of Lake Michigan, four miles off the south side.
 Seven members of the crew were rescued but Captain C. D. Brown and fifteen others are listed as missing by the Coast Guard.
 The first account of the trag- edy to the ship was given by First Mate John Johnson, one of the seven saved.
 He said the vessel, loaded with sand, listed suddenly to port as it nosed through the heavy seas, sometime between two and three A. M., lurched crazily upside down and then sank swiftly.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-07-29

Senator Elmer Thomas, chair man of the special sub-committ- ee Indian Affairs committee of the U. s. Senate stated for pub lication yesterday afternoon that the manner in which they were gathering information and data concerning conditions among the Eskimos, Indians and natives of Alaska, would preclude any at tempt to render to Congress or to the Senate Committee any formal report prepared from their findings, when questioned as to what form the record would be introduced in for filing.
 He stated, however, that all hearings would be printed in their entirity. Senator Thomas declared the purpose of the in quiry into the conditions of AL aska was to assemble first-hand information on the natives of the Territory which would be av- ailable for reference and speedy checking when possible legislation in congress was introduced. He explained that this type of in quiry was not intended for detail ed investigation into any speci- fic subject or charges, but rath- CT to assemble a file of general information and knowledge on all things affecting the native population of Alaska.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-07-29
Crowds Oyerrun Senate, House In
 Harrisburg, g, Pa.
tBy The Associated Press)

By The Associated PreSS)
 HARRISBURG, Pa, July 29, - A Shrieking crowd of jobless men and women scrambled into the House and Senate galleries, today, bent on the same legisla- ture picketing which delayed the adjournment of the senate two hours earlier.
 We want a hundred million dollars for relief, and we're here to get it, they shouted.
 We won't let our kids starve", women called down on the as- sembIed senators, in a wild dem onstration, including the hurlng of pieces of wood from the gall- cries.
 The crowd blocked the senate, angered by the legislatures fail ure to restore the canned food orders stopped by the lack of funds a week ago.
 The crowd ripped boards from food crates and banged on the gallery rails, stamped their feet, and howled and booed every sen ate move. It was estimated there were two thousand persons in the crowd.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-07-29
HOME FOR DELINQUENT ES
 KIMO CHILDREN

The Eskimo people have less resistance to disease than the white race, and easily contract communicable diseases when ex- posed.
 Delinquent Eskimo children are now sent to correctional institu- tions in the States; this, because of climate changes, is often a death sentence.
 A home for delinquent native
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-07-29

peoples should be established at some suitable location in Alaska. ! BUREAU REPRESENTATION
 AT NOME
 During the past several years the tendency has been to central ] ize Federal Offices of the Terri tory of Alaska at Juneau, discon- tinuing Divisional Superinten- dents of Schools, withdrawing Disbursing Officers, etc, thereby losing in efficiency and personal contact with local problems.
 This should be corrected.
 REFINEMENT
 The City of Nome is built close to and parallel to the beach of Boring Sea. Ii is endangered dur ing heavy southecly weather by the water of the Sea during the summer months and by ice dur ing the winter.
 A revetment should be con- structed along the shore of Ber- ing Sea extending from the Snake River on the west for a distance of 5000 feet to the oil docks to the east The cost of this construction would approxi- mate $30.00 per foot or a total of $9O,OOO.
 The construction work would prevent beach erosion and act as protection to the Federal Building soon to be constructed as well as to all buildings along the beach.
 We desire to point out that the purpose of building close to the sea is to secure drainage, cellar storage and water for fire pro- lection; these can not be secured otherwise because of the frozen sub-soil of the tundra
 We urge that the building of a revetment be made a Federal project.
 ROADS
 We request that a more equal distribution of Federal Road
 (Continued on Page Three)
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-07-29

in importance to the Eskimo pop ulation. This industry should have greater Federal aid in both appropriations and supervision; being a live stock industry, it should be supervised by men trained in animal husbandry. Un der such administrator the in dustry would develop and make of the Eskimos self-supporting people.
 The allied industries are:
 Fresh meat for human consump ton.
 Canned meat for human con- sumption.
 Meat for canned dog food.
 A local tanning industry.
 Pawn skins for fur clothing and cold weather fur suits for army and other pilots.
 Sleeping bags for local and commercial use.
 A controversy has existed in this industry for some years and has been detrimental to the best interests of the Eskimos and oth- CT reindeer owners. A solution i this serious problem should be found and the industry allowed to progress and develop.
 One constructive development, which is not a controversial mat ter, would be the elimination of the white reindeer owners by some equitable methods. leaving it purely Eskimo industry for the furture protection of the Es- kimo race,
 THE LIQUOR PROBLEM
 The sale of liquor to Eskimos should be prohibited.
 For many years the aboriginal people of Alaska were protect ed by strict and severe laws, and it was most unusual sight to see an intoxicated native on the streets of the towns. Congress finally made it a felony to give liquor to a native, and because of the severity of the penalties the law was nullifed due to refusal of iuries to convict.
 With the designation of the na- tive people as citizens Of the Un- ited States, followed by the re- peal of the 18th Amendment, all protection for these people was broken down.
 Today a large percentage of the natives of this section spend their earnings for liquor, result ing in Restitution for their famil- es and increase of crime. Unless protective measures shortly ad- opted, this condition will result in the practical destruction of the race.
 HOME FOR DELINQUENT ES-
 KIMO CHILDREN
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-07-29
HEARING COMPLETED
 LAST NIGHT ON THE SUBJECT REINDEER

ernment for aid in providing suitable landing place on King Island, larger school house, and nurse and equipment whereby the population could be admini- stered to when sick.
 Duffy O'Connor dwelt for some time on the demoralized condi- tions of the natives, their lack of interest, the general disgrunt- led attitude in which they found themselves, alleging they had been reduced to these conditions through the interference of ruth less white men and their stand ards of living. He asked that bet ter medicinal attention be sup piled, reestablishment of indus trial schools in the Second Divi son, and several other means of improving the general health and living conditions of the na- tive population.
 Thos. D. Jensen said he thought it was wonderful what the gov ernment had already accomplish ed for the natives and hope s that beneficial results of present plans inaugurated by the federal agencies, would bring about happier, better satisfied and an economically freed native popu- lation.
 Mrs. Charlotte Potter stressed the importance of providing suit able health supervision, believ- ing that a careful check main tained by trained specialists would do much to elevate the general health conditions among the Eskimos.
 The afternoon session here re- ceSSed to reconVene again at 8 P M for the purpose of inquir- ing deeply into the reindeer sit- nation.
 Packed House City Hall Heard
 Charges and Complaints Made
 In Reindeer Situation Here
 In opening the night session Chairman Thomas explained the purpose of the hearing to many who had not attended earlier hearings. He introduced several documents, for what they were worth, into the record, and ex- plained that the committee was not legislative body but did have much to do in shaping legis lation, declaring they had often had recourse to Delegate Dim ond's knowledge and information and had found him always en- ergetic and mindful of the best interests of Alaska which he re- presented. Senator Thomas also declared that Alaska was for the first time really receiving some intelligent consideration and that this was one of the ways in which the true facts of the Territory could be gained.
 He opened the hearing on the reindeer question and the foll- owing witnesses were heard:
 Bob Ooomak, Duffy OConnor, Norman Lee, James Brandon, Roger Menalook, all representing
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The Nome daily nugget., 1936-07-29
SANITATION

The most urgent need of the Eskimos of the Second Division of Alaska, is proper medical at tention and treatment, and the establishment of hospitals for the care and treatment of those af- flicted with tuberculosis and oth- CT communicable diseases.
 Nome is the commercial and aviation center of Seward Pen insula and has an Eskimo popu- lation of upwards of 600 which is continually increasing because of market, lower living costs and opportunities for work.
 A large and commodious hospi- tai should be established atNome and should be manned by a com- petent staff of doctors and nurses
 Medical authorities who have investigated state that large majority of the Eskimo popula- ton of this section is tubercular; unless immediate action is taken by the Federal Government to combat the disease, the Eskimos are doomed.
 SCHOOLS
 The ultimate object of educa- ton should be to improve a peo- pie mentally. instruct them in the art of living, and make it possible for them to better their economic condition.
 The native people of North western Alaska are Eskimo. and educational efforts should be di- rected with the object of making better Eskimo of them rather than poor white men.
 In addition to primary schools there should be again established an Industrial School in which are included such subjects as car pentry, elementary mechanics. the tanning of skins for commer- cial use, animal husbandry and sewing, including sewing of fur clothing and of boots.
 The curriculum adopted in the schools for native people in AL aska parallels too closely that es- tablished for schools in the Un- tied States proper, resulting in an training for the stu dent.
 REINDEER INDUSTRY
 The Reindeer Industry ranks second to mining in commercial to the Second Judic- ial Division of Alaska, and first
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-07-29
REINDEER INDUSTRY

The Reindeer Industry ranks second to mining in commercial to the Second Judic- ial Division of Alaska, and first
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-01

temperature were considerably low
er that the averages for the 1884
35 and the 1933-34 seasons, two
near-record warm winters, there
were fewer cold nights this last
winter than have been recorded
since the service in the FL Centro
district was established in 1890
There were but % nights on which
the temperature fell TO 80 degrees
or lower at some survey station in
the district and at no time did the
temperature reach 25 degrees at
any station. This is the only year
in the history of the frost service
that temperatures of 25 or lower
were not reached.
Above Normal
An average temperature Of 2.6
degrees above normal was expert
enced during the season just past.
Nights were cool, however, through
out the period with extreme con-
ditionS cold enough to damage ten
der vegetables a few dates.
The lowest temperature record
ed during the 1886 season was
25.5 on January 10 at station No.
3. The lowest average temperature
was found at Station No. 81, 304
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-01
BLAZE ROUTS
MOVIE STARS
ON LOCATION

LONE PINE, Cal, April l. UP
Members of a motion picture COM
pany on location at this mountain
resort were routed from their beds
early today by a fire which for a
time threatened to consume the en-
tire town.
The blaze, which started in a res
taurant, spread to a garage and auto
sales agency next door where the
fines ignited gasoline tanks which
exploded.
The blaze awoke the town and all
residents and guests at the hotel
leaped from their beds to run out
with little clothing.
Aln:uSt every available lodging
place in Lone Pine had been taken
over by Warner Brothers Motion
Picture company for $50 members
of the cast of "The Charge of the
Light Brigade"
Motion picture stars who were
forced to leave their quarters be-
cause of the fire included Enrol
Flynn, David Niven, Pat Knowles
and G. P. Huntley, Jr.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-01
East Ell Centr0 Notes

The Woman's Missionary society
held its monthly meeting at john
sons chapel, A.ME. church Sunday
evening. Two inspiring talks were
given by Mrs w. A. Jackson and
Mrs. James Stocks. The program
was arranged by Mrs. Irene Prince.
Rev J. L. CASTOR preached his
final sermon as pastor Of Second
Baptist church to an enthusiastic
group at the regular Sunday morn
ing services. Reverend CASTOR will
leave the city for his new duties as
pastor of Trinity Baptist church in
Los Angeles Thursday. Members
and friends of the church regret
to see Reverend CASTOR leave but
are willing to give him up for
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-01
. INTIMIDATION
CASE TAKEN TO
WASHINGTON


LOS ANGELES. April l. WR)-A
report on charges that John Langan,
mining expert, had been intimidat-
ed into dropping his federal court
suit against Police Chief James E.
Davs over activities of the Los An
geles bum blockade" has been sent
to Washington, u. S. Attorney
Pierson M. Hall said today.
Langan requested that Federal
Judge Albert Lee Stephens dismiss
his $4,000 damage suit against the
police chief and the city of Los An
geles after his attorney, John C.
Packard, had charged that police
used pressure" to force him to drop
the action.
Although a report on the case
has been transmitted to the attor-
ney general in Washington, Hall said
he doubted if much would come Of
it.
Were going to have someone talk
to Langan," Hall said, but frankly
our main reason for sending the re-
port to the attorney general is sim
ply to be of record.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-01

/ while station No. 81 was warmest
with an average minimum temper
ature of 389 degrees and at no
time reaching a point below 33
degrees, Station No as was ex-
ceptionally warm with an absolute
minimum of 32.4 degrees for the
season.
The cold weather of October "a,
Nov l and II brought slight dam
age to tender vegetation and to
corn. The first killing frost of the
season came in some sections on
Dec. IA, but was general on the
18th ending the pea crop harvest
which had about reached the end
of a very successful season. These
frosts also killed from 50-75 per
cent of the Coachella Valley beans
and did extensive damage to 9TH
er tender vegetables On January
scattered damage occurred to
prematurely developed squash and
tomato plants in colder locations,
absence of frost and the warm
sunny days stimulating plant de-
velopment abnolmaily although
nights were still cold enough to
produce the highest quality lettuce.
This abundance of lettuce, the re-
port states, was due to the absence
of unfavora ble conditions and as
a result q disastrous season was
experienced from marketing
standpoint.
Slight Damage
January l9 was a frosty night
but only cold enough to cause
damage to earliest squash. toma-
toes and other crops over develop
ed. Considerable damage, however,
was done alfalfa hay
February temperatures as low
as 80 degrees were recorded in the
Coachella Valley and a small per-
cntage of the spring pea crop was
lost in the section. There was no
damage to grapefruit and it is not
believed that Valencia oranges
were damaged appreciably.
During December pea growers
were cautioned regarding approach
ing frosts two days in advance and
as a result thousands of hampers
of peas were saved and were ready
for shipment at the time of low
temperatures.
Tomato growers were also warn
ed and were able to place addi-
tional heavy paper over the plants
reducing the damage.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-01
TOWNSEND CLUB
TO MEET THURSDAY

The weekly meeting of Ell Centre
Townsend club No. l, will be held
in the Wilson school Thursday eve
ming at 7:30. The meeting is open
to the public.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-04-01
ASSOCIATED TOWNSEND
CLUBS WILL MEET

The Associated Townsend clubs Of
Imperial county will hold their
monthly meeting in the Central
Union high school cafeteria Friday
evening, April 3, at 7:30. A program
of entertainment will be provided.