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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-08-24
ALASKA RECOGNITION

syFew actions could have been taken by Congress
which would open greater vista of possibilities for
the development of Alaska than its action in passing
the resolution requesting the President to submit
within 80 days following the convening of the next
Congress comprehensive plan for developing the
Territory.
s4s1t means primarily that the Senators and Rep
resentatves of the 49 States recognize at last that
Alaska is important part of the United States and
possession which has possibilities for Development
capable of supporting great many more people than
it now has and producing many millions in wealth
than it now pours out annually.
1t is outstanding recognition for Alaska for the
simple reason that for years Congressional attitude
has been that the Territory was one of those posses
sions which nice to have, produced certain
amount of gold. fish and fur and wasn't anything TO
get very concerned about so far further develop
meat was concerned
That attitude was not due to any Interior motive
the part of any to hinder Alaska progress but
rather because of lack of knowledge of the Territory
The Alaska story had never been thoroughly or at
any rate successfully presented to those members
from the various States who had especial reason
to ferret the information out for themselves.
With the advent Of the present Administration,
the attitude toward Alaska Immediately underwent a
change From the President on down the line there
ington officials only listened to the Alaska plea
but they sought further information and they carried
that information before the committees of Congress
With Delegate Dimond Governor Troy and other
Alaska officials, aided by Washington states repre-
sentatives in Congress and its various commercial
organizations pressing constantly for the Alaska cause
the story finally became impressed on those who did
not know with the result announced in The Empire
yesterday-request by Congress for complete Alaska
plan for development.
The plan is to be submitted by President Roose-
welt whose influence and friendly attitude toward the
Terrtory's aspirations has been major factor in
bringing Alaska recognition. Now he has delegated
Delegate Dimond and Senator Lewis B. Schwellenbach
of Washington to prepare the general plan which
means that they will work with officials of the Ter
rtory, the Planning Commission created by the last
Legislature and Alaskans who see the great possib-
ties of the future.
=. It's long pull before the development program
Is at its height Delegate Dmond estimates a spread
over approximately 10 years. After the plan is pre-
sented, Congress must be able to see its way clear
to carry it forward. But one of the major hurdles
has been cleared Alaska has the recognition it
has long sought, Every force in the Territory now
should be concentrated in whipping an intelligent
plan into working order for presentation to the next
Congress with the aim that favorable action will see
Alaska go forward commercially and industrially
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-08-24
Horoscope
''The stars incline
but do not compel"
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST Is, 1887


Mingled good and evil influence
es are indicated in the horoscope for
today, according to astrology. The
morning may be an exacting time
for persons who exercise author
ity in government offices, business
affairs and labor organizations.
While the stars encourage re-
lance upon leaders there may be
uncertainties in policies and chang
es in plans under this configura-
ton.
The portents forbid the starting
of new enterprises today. 1t is well
to postpone beginnings of every
sort, if the stars are to be trust
! ed
Under this planetary government
the tendency may be for men and
women to criticise their leaders.
Wrong ideas may be harbored in
ways that result in serious dangers
to innocent persons.
For the new prime minister in
London severe tests are indicated
at an early date. 1t is important
that he nserve his physical
strength and safeguard his health.
In Washington the early aut-
umn is to bring to the President Of
the United States problems which
will demand political acumen and
wise craftsmanship.
This is a period of preparation for
women who are to assume public
responsibilities. They are warned
that they will meet bitter opposi-
ton in high places.
Shopping should be successful to-
day Fashions are to drain the av-
erage pocketbook, for there will be
much pomp and ceremony in Amer
lean cities through the coming So
cial season.
Persons whose birthdate it is
have the augury Of year of sue
cess. For many, accidents appear
to be foreshadowed. Extra caution
should attend those who travel
Children born on this day may
be extremely vigorous in mind and
body Subjects of this sign are
usually keen of brain and quick in
reaching conclusions.
Bret Harte, American writer, was
born on this day 1886. Others who
have celebrated it as birthday in
clude James Lick, philanthropist,
1896; Constant Troyon, French
painter, 1910.
Copyright, 1880
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-08-24
Artificial Luxury
Created by Berlin

BERLIN, Aug. 24.-Things seldom
are what they seem in the Textile
and Fashion School in the City Of
Berlin, a recent exhibition of stu
dents work revealed.
Gunny-Sacking was transformed
into rich brocade by means of gild-
ing and patterning in bright colors
A wig of shimmering artificial
silk was adorned with an ostrich
feather-of finely shipped felt.
Felt appliqued on tulle at dis
lance looked like priceless lace.
Everything was made at the
school,, including wigs OF braid, felt
understandings, wool and artificial
silk.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-08-24
LOOK and LEARN
BY A. C. Gordon =

l. What percentage of English
words are derived from Latin? y
2. Who is the wealthiest man in
the world? fA|i
3. What state is the sunrise
portal" of the United States? y
4. What causes shoes to squeak?
5. What is the popular name for
a halo around the sun?
to-.
ANSWERS
/. About 80 per cent.
2. The 18th Nizam of Hyberabad.
India, is so considered.
3. Maine.
4. Layers of dry leather rubbing
against each other.
5. Sun dog"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-08-24
REVENUE OFFICE
OPEN | TO 3 Pm.
STARTING MONDAY

Starting next Monday the Inter-
nal Revenue office in the Federal
building will be open but two hours
daily, from l to pm, it was an
nounced today by Deputy Collector
Yves OVERLY. The local agent has
been assigned to make a house-to-
house canvass in connection with
the Social Security checkup and
Will be out. of the office the balance
of the day.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-08-24
The Cock of the Meringue
New York Tines

New York Tines
There is old but just now timely story of the
hotel employee who remained on the job after the
rest of the kitchen force had walked out on strike
The manager approached him hopefully = perhaps
with this remnant he could still save the day What
do you do?" he asked The faithful drew him
self up proudly. IT, sir" he replied "am the chef OF
the merngue," He was indeed a perfect Illustration
of the specialized nature of modern occupations per-
haps not capable of boiling potato but admirably
fitted to put the finishing touch pudding a
pie. The thought which the incident suggests is rather
appalling. What if moving into a stage of
society in which every will be precisely fitted into
the small subdivision of human activity to which
he is best adapted and condemned to that, and
nothing else all his life long? What if science be-
able to shut from the infinite variety of
things we don't do WELL and with the police power
of the State behind it, decree that from infancy on
shall be headed straight toward the pulling of one
lever, the baking of one particular part Of pie?
Dr. Harry D. Kitson Professor of Education at
Teachers College. to the this week Of
those of us who suffer from this nightmare. No one
said Dr. Kitson, lis born for single job" The
learned professor went to explain Vocational
aptitude tests" most educators know have proven
useful in determining what kinds of things students
do best With their aid a teacher can dissuade a
youngter who can't add and who hates figures from
trying to become certified public accountant. They
may show that person who is good with his hands
should not waste time trying to become booksh-and
contrarwise. They may help employers to pick out
of a crowd the two three best suited to specific
jobs But they could not assign 5000 persons accurate
y to each of the 5000 jobs listed by the Department
of Labor.
This is encouraging because it seems to show thaa
science cannot and will not force upon rigid and
personality killing ant-hill type of society. The old
conception of the Yankee jack all trades, who
could a farm, teach school, preach sermon sail
ship cook a meal in the Legislature and track
deer, all with equal proficiency, is dying out But
the idea that in a free community the individual
however he his living, should have many inter-
estS and more than one skill, is sound 1t is good to
that progressive educators working to preserve
it, for here rather than in framework of economic
institutions is real and precious individualism
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-08-24
FALLS ELEVEN
STORIES, dies
Former Wife of A. t. & t.
Co. Head, Killed in
Plunge in N. Y.

NEW YORK, Aug. 24.-Mrs. Flor
ence p. Temple, As, former wife OF
Walter Clifford, head of the Ameri-
can Telephone and Telegraph Com
pany, was killed last night in fall
from the eleventh floor of an apart
ment house here.
The marriage to Clifford ended in
a Reno divorce in 80 and she later
married John Temple, electrical en-
.gineer. She had two boys by the
Clifford union.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-08-24
WARREN EVELAND,
X-RAY TECHNICIAN.
is HONORED TODAY

Warren Eveland, X-ray technici-
an for the Territorial Department of
Health, was honored today upon the
occasion of his birthday at small
luncheon party held at Percy's Cafe.
He will be feted again this eve
ming by DR.. John A. Carswell at the
Carswell residence in the Fosbee
Apartments.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-08-24
20 Years Ago
From The Empire
AUGUST "a, 1917,

Authority had been granted Army
officers in Alaska to enlist men for
all branches of war service, includ-
ing aviation.
w. A. Shafer and John McWil-
liams of Douglas returned from
Yankee Cove where they had To-
Gated quartz. property.
-Four hunters, Anderson, Higley,
Ga@riI and Snyder. returned to
Douglas, eacllt with deer.
The War Department had grant,
ed authority to the First Division
Road Commissioner to dredge a
channel through the bar at the
north end of Gastineau Channel
to permit small boats passage to
JUNEAU without going around
Douglas Island.
Strawberries, loganberries, rasp-
berries and currants, from local
gardens and nearby ranches were
advertised at Goldsteins.
j. D. Helps, of the Standard Oil,
left for Ketchikan on the Admiral
Watson.
Glenn Darlington, broker, re-
turned from business trip to the
westward.
w. D. Gross was returning north
from Seattle on the Mariposa.
Viola Wasterlain gave a recital
in Parish Hall The audience &C.
cupied every seat and standing room
was at a premium. She was assist
ed by Mrs. Crystal Snow Jenne, Ed
Keith and j. A. Furnas.
The Empires tobacco fund was
growing and $i39.50 had already
been subscribed.
Weather: High temperature so, low
49, Cloudy.
At the close or the World War
he British Flying Corps had 3d.
700 officers and $4,000 planes.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-08-24
C. 0. P. LIVING
NOW IN HOPES
Fifteen State Chairme n
Ne tin g with Big
Boss Hamilton

WASHINGTON, Aug. "a. - Ma
tional Republican leaders began
mapping out strategy today in the
hope of registering victory at the
polls next year.
Fifteen state chairmen met John
Hamilton to discuss Organization
and several of the chairmen brought
Hamilton reports of good prospects.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-08-24

Railway locomotives in Finland
burn large amount of wood, con-
sumption in the last year totaling
100000 cubic meters of firewood.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-08-24

One of the new "amusements" at Los Angeles
resort is wild woman in cage, who shorts and
grows at customers and strikes at those who too
Philadelphia Record
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-08-24

Mae West insists she's still spinster At that
she's shown she spin yarns-Cncinnati Enquirer
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-08-24

New York buresque show managers now ad-
vertisng clothed nudity" Patrons, take it, are
liberty to exercise their Imagination Cincinnati
Enquirer.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-08-24

German glider stayed up in the air forty hours,
thus almost equaling the senatorial oratorica record
American Lum5erman tChcago).
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-08-24

Marriage sure has made difference in publicity
on the Edward Wallis affair. We don't even know
what they ate for breakfast yesterday-Cincinnati
Enquirer
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-08-24
AUGUST, THE oath

To Judge James Wickersham this is of the
important dates in history First because the oath
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-08-24
H "A P P Y-
B I r T II . "A Y

The Empire extends congratulate
tions and best ,uiSheS today, their
birthday anniversary, to the foLoto-
ing.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-08-24

Authority had been granted Army
officers in Alaska to enlist men for
all branches of war service, includ-
ing aviation.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-08-24

w. A. Shafer and John McWil-
liams of Douglas returned from
Yankee Cove where they had To-
Gated quartz. property.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-08-24

AUGUST "a.
James WickerSham
Mrs. Joseph Wehren
Gerald Bedding
Geraldine Bedding
DR.. Taylor j. Pyle
Daniel j. Kelley
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-08-24

At the close OF the World War
the British Flying Corps had 3d.
600 officers and $4,000 planes.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-08-24

Four hunters, Anderson, Higley,
Gayeril and Snyder. returned to
Douglas, eacllt with q deer.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-08-24

Weather High temperature so, low
49, Cloudy.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-01-16
Fl E N E w DE AL
IN WASHINGTON
.eY RODNEY BUTCHER.

2. To make the lives Of the con-
sentative justices so miserable
that one or two of them may be
persuaded to retire.
3. To churn up the minds of the
American people to the point
where there will be an articulate.
pressing demand for drastic action
to curb the courts present veto
power over federal legislation.
IF neither No. nor No. 2 Is
l. achieved, Roosevelt hopes that
the people will be sufficiently ed
ucated" sooner or later to be not
only receptive, but eager, for pres
idential and congressional action.
His present intention is to keep
pushing the educational" cam
paign right up to that boiling
point.
YOU may have noticed that some
of those who were the bitterest
anti-New Dealers before election
are urging that the New Deal be
in no rush to solve its supreme
court problem, but resort to the
orderly process Of seeking a con-
stitutional amendment.
New Dealers closest to the pres
ident are increasingly skeptical
about that. They cite the fact that
We child labor amendment is still
unratifed by the requisite three
fourths of the states after all these
years, assert that nothing more
than an inconsequential amend
ment could be ratified quickly
now, and privately insist that it
would be all too simple for reac-
tionary interests to buy" enough
state legislatures to block any
amendment which would really
restore to Congress powers
usurped by the court.
Subsequent developments should
be interpreted in the light Of the
foregoing exclusive picture Of
what the administration . is--at
the momentareaily trying to do.
aGnnSrieht nsa78 NE;A Ssrytse, 1no.i
-
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-01-16
BY RODNEY BUTCHER

ID ltoD.>I| W N.IlIsh
NEA Service STAFF Correspondent
VTASHINGTON-Like it or not,
" girls and boys, you are now in
the midst Of a huge ballyhoo and
hullabaloo about the U. S. Su-
preme Court. consciously designed
by an administration which is de-
termined to lick what it calls the
"reactionary" majority of the court
by whatever means may prove to
DC the most effective.
In public speeches and state
mentS, congressional deba t e S,
newspaper articles, and radio
oroadcastS you will hear the story
Of how the supreme court through
The decades has thwarted the noble
democratic aims Of the founding
fathers, has favored the special
interests, and today still threatens
to nullify the will of the people by
invalidatmg the laws passed by its
elected representatives and APP
proved by its elected president.
MIR. ROOSEVELT sits in the
WI White House, his ear attuned
TO the manifestations Of popular
reaction, one eye. on newspaper
clippings and digests Of the White
House mail and the other on the
supreme court itself 10 observe the
degree to which that august tri-
bunal bends before the clainor-
His message to Congress, insist
ing that means must" be found
TO adapt judicial Interpretation
to the present national needs"
was carefully planned as the Sig
nal gun in a concerted attack with
these aims: Pen
|. To swing Chief Justice
Hughes and Justice Owen j. Rob-
er,s into a state of mind which
will cause them to support liberal
interpretations of the Constitution
in company with Justices Stone,
Brandeis and Cardozo, as opposed
TO the infieXible- conservative atti-
tudes of Justices Sutherland, Van-
pevanter. Butler, and McReynoids.
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accepted the plan, ana ffankllh
said he never saw a chaplain's
meetings better attended. Frank
lin thought his plan better than
that of coercing the men to at
tend the meetings, as was done by
some officers.
When | was youngster our
Sunday school superintendent put
into effect scheme like Frank
Inns, except that the bait was diff
ferent. Every child who came to
Sunday school received a bright
blue card. After he had obtained
q certain number Of blue cards,
he was to exchange them for a
bright red card. At the end of a
certain interval, prizes were to be
given to the holders OF the red
cards, with special rewards for
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-01-16
GETS DAY IN Ian

NEW YORK, JaN. lG. m
Isidore Eagle, 40. went Ia i,
one day yesterday bccass
Unconstitutional it stop, .
red and goes on the g,..
fails to signal with It's ,;T I,
it makes q left turn. rac..
charged with driving his 4
wagon rockleSsly.
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SIDELIGHTS ON LIFE
By VICKES WAMBOLDT

those pupils who had not missed a
Sunday.
| clearly remember the fidelity
/ showed in being on hand every
Sunday morning to collect my
card. And one of the greatest
tragedies of my young life was
that my father resigned the pas
torate of that church before the
time came to distribute the prizes.
However, the Sunday school SUI
perintendent was regular fel.
low. When | explained my grief
to him, he gave me fifteen cents
for the cards | had accumulated.
And for that | remember him
gratefully to this day.
Incentive is q powerful factor
in inducing the average human
being to do his best or nearly so.
One of the outstanding causes for
lack of interest and cooperation
where such expression is needed,
is the absence of incentive-the
hope of getting something extra
for doing something extra well.
One reason there is so much
trouble with certain classes of
employees is the lack of incentive.
One reason cooks are so common
ly disappointing is that they are
wearied with the everlasting grind
of life; with the eternal monotony
of getting up every day at the
same hour, Of going to the same
place, of doing the same things
all day long, and returning At
night to the same old room. Moth
ing to look forward to but getting
new job in the hope of getting
into more interesting conditions.
The matter of incentive should
receive the deep study of students
of human betterment.
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PAROLE IS CRANE.

COLUMBIA. ). C.. lev ).
(UP).-Gov. Olin Johnso,
whom the granting Of c,-.
clemencies is so rare. W..
afternoon parolcd Wcslcy ~
dy, convicted of burglary ! =; 1
cndon county in Scptcmbs \
and sentenced to serve fy.
The parole, which was y
during good behavior" n
commended by the board
dons.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-01-16

On one occasion while BenJa-
min Franklin was an officer in the
colonial military forces, an army
chaplain complained that the en-
listed men were not attending his
prayer services and eXhorsations
as he thought they shouiG. He
asked for Franklin's assistance in
improving attendance.
Part of each soldiers compen-
sation was a gill of rum each day.
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Franklin had OBJ
served that when
this rum was CIV
en- out, the boys
W ere al W a y s
there to get it;
so he suggested
to the chaplain
{ hat he (the
chaplain) become
steward of the
rum, but that he
portion it out to
the men immedi-
ately after reli-
gious services.
The chaplain
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-01-16
"wYAT is YOUR METHOD

of keeping informed on the con
tents Of your books?" Mr.. Full
wood was asked. 81 read the re.
view, the inside of the packet ana
any other summary, every tehtp
mage and am then prepared to M
diligently discuss it with my Gus
toners, later reading Thoroughly
if the book appeals to me.
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Mr.. Fullwood, IS his
popular book. "'N
WHEN DOES MD =

er's taste become con,,os 'NNI
the matter Of eating f,,fI..' "a
poultry? In summer, 'Iyns,|
are fricrs galore. tfuv " ,.a
above the price @; hens a
of winter, when irior, !,
they are quoted here an - @'s
sale market the Same
hens. Melvin Cox. M a =
Jack Russell, as a f.,b , sgy
try dealer, was asked ., $50 I
such . WHlM CT Che bg NJ y,
He had no solution. Uw,li..
things arc scarce they Lri.' Z
'cr prices but Seasons goyo,.
for some things.
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LEONE WITH THE WIND

OUNE WITT III
which burned the wind last year
as the best seller, is popular IN
Hendersonville. Mr.. Fullwood has
four copies in circulation, and five
persons on the waiting list: 1t is
understood that the Public Library
has four copies and a long. wait
inc list. Golden Wedding says
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-01-16

Eye specialists say Tia, f.
out OF five persons need =
tive eyes treatment.
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FEDERAL CONTROL SOUGHT OVER HOMES
AND FARMS

History Of the Twenty-three Vain Attempts Made
in Congress. to Limit the Vast Authority Over the
American Family Embodied in the Falsely.labelled
Child Labor" Amendment.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-01-16

celebrated as Christmas was pa
gan feast and gala day. 1t is very
hard to change human thought
and behavior.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-01-16
ARE YOU A RAPID READER
By Noah Hollowell

ARE YOU A RAPID READER
hopping, skipping and jumping OF
do you poke along and take 1t all
James Fullwood, proprietor OF
the Fullwood Lending Library
saws one reader of Gone WIN
the Wind" returned the book the
next day after renting it. Another
kent the book n month. .