The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-08-11
GOVERNOR SAYS AIR PROGRAM FOR NORTH IMMINENT
Airfield Development May Be Expected Along with
 Air Mail Set Up
MORE COLONIES FOR
 TERRITORY PROBABLE
Chief Executive Predicts Roosevelt Re Election
 by Sweeping Majority

Tanned from California sunshine and looking especially fit, Gov. John w. Troy returned to Juneau last night on the steamer Aleutian with a storehouse of encouraging and optimistic news for his fellow Alas kanS.
 There appears to be little doubt now but that Congress will appro- priate the necessary money at the next session for an airfield develop ment program in the Territory in conjunction, perhaps, with an air mail schedule for Alaska, the Chief Executive reported. The air mail prospect is especially bright, he said. and there is every reason to be- lieve that an airport program will be forthcoming at the same time. The necessity of keeping schedules with the air mail makes air field and beacon light development es- sential. the Governor explained. The Bureau of the Budget will approve the air mail program for next year, Gov. Troy said, and the President is most favorable to rapid air de- velopment.
 More Colony Projects
 Commenting on other probable developments for the north, Gov. Troy declared that fin case the present Administration is returned to office. we can expect several small colonization projects, similar to the Matanuska, but probably smaller, set up, primarily, with the thought of supplying local markets"
 The officials in Washington are convinced of the success of the Mat anuska project, he reported, and are now casting an eye toward Alas ka with the aim of further agricul- tural development here.
 The Administration in Washing ton is interested in all phases of Alaska development and govern ment," he said. From the Presi- dent down through the various de- partments there is universal feeling of friendliness toward Alaska. They appear to see in the Territory a great field for progress and de- velopment.
 President for Highway
 President Roosevelt feels that the International Highway is key to a great development program, the Governor said, and is convinced that it can become an actuality within the next few years. Negotia- tions are now being continued with the Canadian government, he re- ported, with the sole aim of bring ing the great highway into actual construction.
 Distribution of money from Washington is slow now" the Chief Executive explained, due to the drought conditions in the Middle West. which has created such a serious problem that rectifying it takes precedent over all other mat ters. So vitally concerned is. the President over the situation that he IS planning a trip into the area personally, and has called a con- ference of Governors in the affect ed states to consider the matter and take the necessary steps for re. mobilization"
 Forecasts Roosevelt Sweep
 Speaking politically, the Governor predicted President Roosevelt would be reelected by sweeping ma- jority. He declared there is uni versal sentiment for the President on every hand, and, he continued election of President Roosevelt. is very important to Alaska because, ot the warm interest he has in the north and the program for its de- velopnient. It is equally important that strong Democratic majority be recorded in Alaska as such SUD- port will fit in with the Presidents program and mean great deal tc the Territory in the long run"
 California, the Governor fore cast will give Roosevelt majority of from 100000 to 100000 or 700,- 900. In Los Angeles county alone he reported, there are 300.000 more Democrats registered than Repub- licans, and throughout the state the percentage is high.
 California is safe for the Presi- dent" Gov Troy said, "as are a great many other hitherto strong Republican strongholds."
 Delegate Anthony J. Dimond has been doing sterling work in Wash
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