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The Washington times., 1936-04-03
ITALIANS R0UT
ETHI0PI ANS IN
NEWCLASH

ASMARA, Eritrea, Aphil 3
O.N.S0.-Turning angrily upon
the Italian forces DIGGING their
retreat, the Imperial Guard troops
Of Emperor Halle Selassie have
suffered their second defeat with
in two days, dispatches from the
front said today.
Ethiopian loSSeS-Set at 1000 in
Tuesdays battle were again
heavy in the second encounter,
which occurred Wednesday.
Twenty white italian soldiers
and four Askaris (Africans) were
killed and many ASkaris wounded.
When the Emperor'S men
made a tentative counter-attack
near Mencan Pass against the
Askaris, Italian Alpine troops
rushed to the rescue and crushed
the attempt.
The retreat of the Emperor's
forces continues, with speedy
Italian units closely pressing the
Ethiopian rear guard.
The Ethiopian postmaster gen.
eral, Wolde Marcos, and the court
chamberlain, Ras Tesfau, are
among the important officials
reported by prisoners to have
been killed in Tuesdays fight.
The Washington times., 1936-04-03
Lions Club 10 Hold
Annual Charity Affair

The Washington Lions Club will
hold its annual benefit perform
ance at the Mayflower Saturday
evening in the grand ballroom.
The program includes a burleSque
of the ever popular amateur night
entertainment with all the talent
supplied from the club member
ship.
In addition to the usual n of
amateur acts, James P. Schick
will interview" the participants
and ring the gong when needed.
A section Of the ballroom has been
set aside for many old Western
frontier games such as roulette,
race horse, fargo and chuck-a-
luck, using stage money for
prizes.
The Washington times., 1936-04-03
Gets $146,92o Contract

Award of a $146,92O contract to
the Alto Electric and Mechanical
Company of San Francisco for
substation in the repair basin Of
the Navy Yard at Pearl Harbor,
Hawaii, was announced by the
Navy Department today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-01
Communism Denounced by
 Pope Plus m Celebrating
 His Seuenty-ninth Birthday


 VATICAN CITY. Italy. June 1--- Pope Plus, the Eleventh, observed his Seventy Ninth birthday Sunday by strongly denouncing Commun- ism
 Above all, guard yourself against the dangers of insidiousness of Communionism, against those who are false prophets, dreaming of a possible union-union of truth with falsehood," said Pope Plus.
 The Pontiff, who is the oldest ruler in Europe or Asia, received the salutes of the Catholic dele gates of g nations.
 Hundreds of telegrams were re- ceiyed during the day from all parts of the world.
 The Pope celebrated his birthday with a solemn mass in St. Peters and afterward gave his blessing to the throng, estimated at 10000, massed in St. Peters Square.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-01
Damage by Flood in Dust Bowl Is
 Estimated Large
Seven Lives Are Known Lost = Mud and Debris
 Covers Wide Section

GRANADA, Colorado, June 1. = Dust Bowl residents began digging today out of the mud and debris that was deposited by the floods of last week end and which claimed seven lives and widespread dam age to property.
 The end of the high water in var ious sections of Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska is believed near.
 John Garzie, aged 65, a farm hand; Simon Gonzales, a farmer, his wife and baby daughter were drowned when caught in the high water of Butte Creek and their home was carried three miles down stream.
 Other victims were Don Gates of Denver, Mrs. John Dyatt of Goodland, Kansas and A. B. Baum gartner of Pritchett.
 Officials said the total loss is about SIS 1000, 900. which is less than the Memorial Day flood of year ago which took more than 100 lives.
 Four miles of railroad track is undermined in one place and high ways are closed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-01
MAY BULL DING
 PERMITS SHOW
 HUGE INCREASE
Construction Figured at $15o,793 Revea al d
 Apartment Biggest Job

Juneau building permits reached the largest total value in years during the month of May, according to figures released by City Clerk A. w. Henning today.
 The permits represented s159.79 n building contraction, including the new Fosbee Development Com pany apartment house on Distin Avenue on the old Guerin property It s70,000 the Alaska Electric Light and Power Company's new build ing at Second and Franklin. $50.- 900 and improvements to the Gold stein Building to provide for the new clinic, $26.180. The light com- pany permit was not actually grant, ed in May, but was applied for last week and will be officially recorded in day or two.
 Aside from the light company and the big apartment house, May permits still showed a substantial gain over April when they reached value of s34,530 May figures minus the two big jobs, were s39, ,793.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-01
BANDIT DIES IN HOSPITAL
 FROM WOUND
Bullet Accidentally Fired Into He a d, Kills
 Ed McMullen

SEATTLE, June IA man ten tatively identified as Edward Me Mullen, member of band of Can adian robbers, died in hospital here late Saturday from a wound which he himself inflicted accident ally in scuffle with border of ficials at Blaine Thursday in which Charles Flachs was killed.
 The police said the man has not been positively identified but they will send fingerprints and other data to the Department of Jus tice at Washington and to the Canadian officials.
 McMullen was brought here in an ambulance from Bellingham and was under guard in the hospital. The bullet from which McMullen died, entered the left eye and was deflected upward and emerged at the rear of the skull.
 Vancouver Provincial authorities announced they had discovered -McMullen's hideout at Baranby where they believed he planned to take permanent refuge. His wife was questioned by the police of Vancouver but apparently did not know of her husbands crimina Activities.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-01
DEVELOPMENT OF FLYING IS
 PLAN AT MEET
First Northwest Aviation Council Discusses
 Regional Flying

SPOKANE, Wash, June 1. - The first Northwest Aviation Planning Council held a conference here for valuabl e regional flying develop ment, and planned a permanent organization. The second annual meeting is to be in Portland next year.
 The meeting adjourned Saturday after adopting resolutions calling for extensive development of AL asl.an flying, greatly increased de- fensive air bases in Alaska and the Northwest, and proposed the States set aside land adjacent to main highways at intervals of 50 miles to create emergency landing fields.
 Brig. Gen. H. H. Arnold. Assist ant Chief of the United States Air Force, called Alaska "the key to the Northwest defense which a strong force could seize and oc- cupy."
 The council recorded indignation towards the defenselessness of the North Pacific coastal territory" The Navy Department was called upon to recognize the weakness and To- cate naval seaplane bases.
 Chairman Raymond Staub of Portland was authorized to appoint committee of five to act as a permanent steering group for the Council.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-01
$. Q. p. CLASH. POSSIBILITIES
 AT CONVENTION
P olitic al Week Leaves Presidential Ticket and
 Platform Beclouded

WASHINGTON, June l.-Another week of teeming politics has illus trated explosive possibilities at the Republican convention but left pros- poets of the Presidential ticket and platform still beclouded
 On the surface, developments didn't appear h fig ly significant Aside from a trickle of delegates for Gov. Alfred M Landon of Kan sas, being among the instructed ninety from New York. the situa- tion of various candidates was changed relatively little, but pres ent strong undercurrents indicated a final formal protest against re- ular leadership in the party by Senator William E. Borah of Idaho. Queries as the what Borah would do if frustrated at Cleveland, he would not answer.
 The fact that former President Hoover will attend the Convention and possibly make an address as the titular leader of the party was accepted as of great potential inn portance. On what he may say at the second day of the convention June 10 may hinge whether the party will demand the uprooting of the New Deal in practical entirety or, as some leaders favor, agree with some basic principals.
 Hoover and Borah on the scene at the same time may present a possibility of a clash over their op- posing convictions. Although Bor- ah would not comment, it was in dicated he did not contemplate a speech at the convention Instead it was believed. his views will be followed through by Borah dele gates
 Democratic circles were unusually quiet. leaders feeling renomination of President Roosevelt in Phila- delphia to be a mere formality.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-01
Peace Plea Is Urged in Talks
 Memorial Day
Secretary Roper and Gen. Pershing Make Addresses
 President Listens

WASHINGTON, June A plea for peace among the nations bom- barded Americas traditional Mem orial Day tribute last Saturday to those who died in defense of her sovereignty. with President Roose- welt a thoughtful listener in the crowded marble amphitheatre, just back of the. grave of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery. Both Secretary of Commerce Dan iel c. Roper and Gen John J. Pershing called for an end to in ternational animosities To his ap- peal, Gen. Pershing added a plea for preservation of American ideals of democracy, lest the nation be come the prey of dictator"
 Secretary Roper asked for a broader worldwide understanding of economic relationships whi h may become cause for war.
 The Presidents only person a comment on the holiday was an ex- change of cablegrams with King Leopold of Belgium, relative to the decoration of American soldiers graves by the people of Belgium.
 Nations throughout the globe joined in a common tribute, as the American Memorial Day has be- come worldwide. Special commem- orative services were held in Eng land, France, Denmark and Bel gium on the European continent.
 In Germany it was the anniver- sary of the battle of Jutland, and Nazis massed before the war monu- ment at Kiel to pay homage to her soldier dead.
 American sailors observed the day on the seven seas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-01
Construction of Giant Airships Is Predicted

SANTA MONICA, Cal, June L. Construction within four years of giant air transports with a cruising radius of 10000 miles is predicted by George Strompl, factory super intendent of the Douglas Aircraft Company here.
 Within five years, Stromp said it may be expected that completion of stratosphere airplane capable of flying from New York to Paris in six hours will be accomplished
 The Douglas Company is now wcs,king, Strompl said. on a huge four-motored sleeper transport which will have berths for thirty passengers and will cross the conti- nent in lllz hours, with one stop.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-01

WASHINGTON, June 1.-Repre- sentative Marion A. Zioneheok re- newed frequent contact with the police Saturday night when he capped a tumultous 24-hour round by ending up at local police station here, and was charged with dis orderly conduct. He was released on payment of $25 bail.
 Zioncheck's most recent escapade was the result of a fight with Mrs. Benjamin Scott Young who, in try ing to regain possession of her apartment which she had leased to the Congressman and his bride, was forcibly elected from the suite suffering a fractured right hip re- sulting from the scuffles.
 Neighbors Complain
 Zioncheck was arre ted after neighbors living near his apartment reported bottles crashed through the windows to the accompani- ment of resounding whoOps.
 Zioncheck has been arrested sev- eral times before on speeding and other minor charges.
 John w. Crabs, manager of the apartment house in which the Con- gressman has been living said he called the police after zioncheck hurled bottles, dishes and type writer out of the window , Nobody was home except the Congressman and he must have lost his temper all by himself" :" Crabs said.
 Attorney Samuel Herrick, Jr, who was at Mrs. Young'S bedside in an emergency hospital where she was taken following her argument with zioncheck, said it was not decided what action would be taken until after his partner returns today from a trip.
 Bride Runs Out
 Zioncheck remained in his apart ment offering drinks to visitors, while Mrs. zioncheck sought re- fuge with a neighbor after trying without avail to dissuade her hus- band from his antics.
 Between drinks, zioncheck said his purpose was to "whoopee."
 Mrs. Young said: Police saw me thrown out of the apartment about six times. Why didn't they help me? I never heard of such thing. They wouldn't arrest him because he is Congressman"
 zioncheck said she had refused to leave so he legally elected her from his home"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-01
DR. TOWNSEND, REV. SMITH IN
 MERGER MOVE.
Old Age Pension Plan and Share of Wealth Or
 ganizations United

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June L. United with a pledge to take over he Government" Dr. Francis E. Townsend and the Rev. Gerald L. X. Smith moved upstate Sunday to begin attacks against the dicta- sorship in Washington
 Dr. Townsend said he and the Rev. Smith stood under the his ,oric arch in Valley Forge and vowed to take over the Govern ment."
 The Rev. Smith heads the Share of Wealth" clubs organized by the late Huey P. Long.
 It has been rumored but often denied that the Townsend Old Age Pension Plan and the Share of Wealth organizations have merged.
 We are presenting common front against the dictatorship in Washington" pr. Townsend said
 Asked as to his relative Presidential preference, Dr. Townsend replied: Anyone but Roosevelt"
 Ten million members are claim ed by Dr. Townsend, in the merger, six million for the old age pension, and four million by the Rev. Smith organization.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-01
RESIDENTS ARE FLEEING FROM
 RISING RIVERS
Conditions in Wide Section Reported Worse in
 Thirty Years
HOUSES, BARNS AND
 STOCK FLOAT AWAY
Railroad, Highway Traffic Blocked -Communica-
 ton Interrupted

PRIN RUPERT, B. C., June 1.-Melting snow has swol- len rivers until they are out of their banks in northern Brit ish Columbia and the worst floods in 30 years are reported. Rail and highway traffic is blocked.
 Bridges and fills have been washed out.
 Telephone and telegraph lines are severed
 TOWNS CUT OFF
 Prince Rupert, Hazelton, Usk, Kamloops and dozens of ham, lets are cut off.
 No reports have been received of loss of life but fears are entertained there will be a death toll.
 Families have been driven from their homes.
 HOUSES SWEPT AWAY Houses, barns and livest0 c k have been swept away.
 The Canadian National Rail- road has suspended traffic in- definitely.
 The Smithers Division, half way between the coast and Jasper is cut off on account of washed out bridges.
 CABINS ARE AFLOAT
 The Buckley River is dotted with small cabins floating away.
 The power house at Usk is four feet under water.
 Residents of various sections are reported abandoning their homes.
 The Skeena and Thompson rivers are the highest in 30 years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-01
WOLF CAMP AICN BY AIR PLANNED
 FOR TERRITORY
Biological Survey, Reindeer Service, Indian Bureau
 Are Cooperating

WASHINGTON, June 1.-Offices of the Biological Survey, Reindeer Service and Bureau of Indian Af- fairs announced here today ap- proval of plans for an airplane trapping campaign against wolves in northern Alaska
 The Indian Office has contribut- ed $500 for traps, according to Charles w. Hawkesworth. Assistant Director, here. It is anticipated by officials here that the campaign will be gotten under way in Sep tember when Harlan Gubser, former Alaska predatory animal man, comes north to begin war on the wolves which are harassing all kinds of wild life, especially in the nortion portion of the Terri tory.
 The Biological Survey and Rein deer Service agreed some time ago to cooperate on drive against the wolves and named Gubser as the man to take over the work.
 Killing of deer on the Arctic Coast by the wolves has caused a fod shortage for some of the na- tives and the Indian Office is CO., operating with the aim of stamping out the beasts and giving the deer herds on which the Indians live a chance to grow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-01
z|ONCHECK IS
 ARRESTED FOR
 REGENT ANTICS
Charged with Disorderly Conduct-Released
 on $25 Bail

BULLETIN-WASHINGTON, June 1.-FOllOwing an exciting "A hours of various escapades, Congressman ZiOnc h eek has been arrested and committed to Gallonger Hospital as "being of unsOund mind" The commit ment was sworn to by E. P. Stump, Sanitary Officer of the District of Columbia. The com mitment was served after Zion check had been arrested at the Naval Hospital.
 During the forenoon Zion check called twice at the White House asking to see the Presi- dent. He was dressed in an old sweater and wrinkled trousers, The first time he left a brief case containing empty beer bot ties and 8 can of moth balls.
 Mrs. ZiOncheck is still miss ing but is believed to be with friends.
 Chief of Detectives Bernard Thompson said: This man is of unsound mind. He has been annoy ing prominent officials and citizens"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-01
8 PASSENGERS
 ARRIVE ABOARD
 PAA L0CKHEED
Plane from Fairbanks Ar rives on Scheduled
 Time Sunday

Flown by Pilots s. E. Robbins and w. J. tJerry) Jones, the PAA Lock heed Electra transport plane, on the scheduled weekly flight from tn Interior, arrived at the local airport yesterday afternoon with eight passengers from Fairbanks.
 The passengers were: E. H. Stroec- ker Mildred Scott, Catherine Dei- ner, Blanche Torgerson, Bert FL Stad, Mrs. Henry Goodfellow and Patty Kooken
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-01
A. P. WALKER ARRIVES HERE; CAMPAIGN TOUR

A. P Walker of Craig, member of the last Territorial Legislature and candidate for reelection to the House from the First Division this fall as an Independent, arrived in Juneau on the Alaska in Che inter- ests of his campaign.
 MT. Walker, a long time resident of Alaska, has been interested in the trolling fishing business on the West Coast of Prince of Wales Is- land for several years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-01
Escaped Convict Takes Own Life when Cornered
 by Officers in Ravine

ANGOLA, Louisiana, June 1.-- Wilfred Lindsey, aged 23. lifer and trusty, took his own life when cor nered in ravine. He escaped last Wednesday from the prison farm. He was trapped by officers in the brush but took one shot at them and then turned the gun on him. self dying from bullet in the head. Lindsey was convicted of killing Stanley Couvillion in a quarrel over a girl
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-01
MARMION ISLAND PARTY
 CATCHES ONLY TWO FISH

A good time was reported, in spite of the fact that only two fish were caught during their week end fishing trip at Marmion Island, by a party which included MT. and Mrs. Olaf Flobergsund. MT. and Mrs. Frank Olson, Helen Ritter, Lillian Olson, Bubbles Bolduc, Eb- ba Erickson, Olaf Hansness, Rag mar Forsberg and Gunnar Ohman.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-01
CONGRESSMAN FHEI. ID FOR OBSERVANCE
Largest Peace Time Loan,
 Nation's History, Sought
 by Secretary Morgentl,au

WASHINGTON, June 1.-Secre- tary of Treasury Morgenthau to- day appealed to the American pub lie for the largest peace time loan in history of the nation-two bil- lion, fifty million dollars.
 One billion dollars of the new loan constitutes additional cash and the rest will be used to retire Gov ernment obligations that are matur- ing soon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-01
BERT ELSTAD BACK
 FROM FAIRBANKS

Bert Elstad, general manager for Alaska of the Mutual Benefit, Health and Accident Association, returned to Juneau on the PAA Electra from Fairbanks. He has been in the Interior for the past three weeks visiting various cities and doing organization and inspec- ton work in the interest of his company.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-01

The new loan will swell the pulp lie debt to thirty two .illion, three hundre- and eighty nine million dollars. The new loan, together with the incoming revenues is ex- pected to meet all Governmental expenditures including the forth coming bonus payments and vii tide the Treasury over until tht next financing period, September IS
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-01
GIVES TESTIMONY

WASHINGTON, June 1.-Charles Hawkes., recently resigned as man ager of the Massachusetts Town send Clubs. testified before the House Investigating Committee to- day.
 The organization is emphatical- ly in a deploranle condition" said Hawkes. and reorganization is bad ly needed.
 Hawkes. said he decided to dis regard the telephone call of Dr. Townsend urging him not to tes- tify.
 OLYMPIA, Wash, June 1.-Sev- en thousand Townsend followers held three overflow meetings Sun day as the open air meeting was thwarted by rain
 State Treasurer Otto Case brand ed the Congressional investigation as cruel persecution" and said none should have fears of the outcome of such attacks as "out of the fires of persecution, tumult. strife and falsehood the movement will emerge unified and revivified."
 Harry Bras, Centralia newspaper publisher, was elected Washington State Representative on the Nation al Advisory Board
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-01
HORTON
 DIES, SEATTLE

SEATTLE, June 1.-Charles Hor- ton. aged 68, capitalist and banker and member of the pioneer Dex- ter Horton family. is dead at his home nere as the result of pneu- monia and heart trouble. A widow and three daughters survive,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-01
. . "
 STOCK QUOTATIONS
. . . . . . . .

NEW YORK, June l.-Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is IA. American Can 129l American Light and Power IFS, Anaconda 34, Bethlehem Steel 53h, Curtiss Wright 6h, International Harvester 85ss, Kennecott 38h, United States Steel 61A, Common wealth and Southern SIS. Bremner 18 to 26. Pound $499%, Cities Serv- ice 4ss.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-01
NELSON GOES SOUTH

N. G. Nelson, proprietor of the Triangle Cleaners, sailed for Seat tie on the Princess Louise.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-01
bowl IoNEs AYERAGEs

The following are today's Dow, Jones averages: industrials l52.S4, rails 46,49, utilities 3l.39.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-01
BLACK LEGION
 TRIGGER MAN
 HAS CONFESSED

DETROIT, Mich, June 1.-Arthur Luppe, Sr. recruiting officer in the Black Legion, is sought for ques- tioning on the assertion of Dayton Dean, confessed trigger man of the organization, that he purchased the revolver used to kill Charles Poole, who was found shot to death on May 13 in a Dearborn Township cab
 Luppe and his wife left their sum- mer home in cottage near AL gonac Saturday and have not ap- peared at their home here.
 Deans statement was made be- fore Assistant Waynce County Prosecutor John Ricca. Mrs. Luppe's father, Fred Reeves said, They didn't say where they were going"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-06-01
ANOTHER SUICIDE"

DETROIT, June 1.-The hanging, supposed suicide, of Roy Piddock, within 24 hours after the staying of Charles A. Poole, is being in- vestigated in a new Black Legion probe Piddock's widow said her husband told her, after being in- vited to join the Legion: They are going to get me and will get you"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-01-30
.dstefuL Policies
HGUe Prevailed

With some of the avowed OBJ
jectiveS Of those in Washington
no rightthinking person can quar-.
rel. But there has been q con-
slant shifting back and forth in
decisions. Utterly waSteful pol
icies have prevailed. There has
been too great an attempt to pass
off just criticism Of the Admins
tration OF relief by branding the
critics hard-hearted persons who
propose to let everyone Starve.
EpithetS, evasions, and sophistries
do not answer.
IF THERE IS ANY PLACE
MORE THAN ANOTHER WHERE
COMMON SENSE IN GOVERN
MENT rs NEEDED, IT Is IN THE
RELIEF PROBLEM.
Although many millions Of our
people still depend on relief and
the outpouring of billions is greater
than ever, do not believe that
the problems presented are un-
Surmountable in this land Of po-
tential plenty.
Key To Stability