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The Washington times., 1937-04-28
TO PAL
WITH STARS
OFFERED

How would you like to be a
neighbor to Joan Crawford, Robert
Taylor, Greta Carlo, Clark Gable,
and many other of the glamorous
stars on the Metro-Goldwyn-Maye
lots?
1t would seem almost like a
beautiful dream come true,
wouldn't it? And yet, this dream
will come true for some fortunate
and talented washington boy or
girl between 16 and % years OF age
selected in the local search for
youth and beauty which Metro
Goldwyn-Mayer, the Loew's Capitol
Theater and The Washington
Times have instituted for new
screen personalities.
Talented boys and girls have
this marvellous opportunity OF en-
rolling in this campaign-an op.
portunity to have free screen and
voice tests-an opportunity to win
a free, all-expenseS paid, trip to
Hollywood and an opportunity OF
being the fortunate person who
might eventually win screen con-
tract and have all of the above
mentioned movie stars as helpful
neighbors.
Test Crew Coming
In connection with this search
for new screen talents and faces,
this paper, in cooperation with
M-G-M and the Loew's Capitol
Theater, is bringing a complete
crew of Hollywood experts, cam
eramen, technicians and a director
who will give free screen and voice
tests to a large group OF local
boys and girls.
The screen and voice tests
filmed here will be sent to Holly
wood where they will be projected
before a group of noted Metro
Goldwyn-Mayer executives. This
expert crew will single out the for
tunate boy or girl who, in turn, will
be rushed to Hollywood over the
Flagship Sleeper planes OF the
American AirlineS, will be treated
to a siege of gaiety and be tested
for screen possibilities. If favor
able this Hollywood test may be in
strumental in bringing a coveted
contract for the lucky and tai
tented local boy or girl.
Those Eligible
Any local boy or girl, residing
within the circulation area of The
Washington Times, and who is be-
tween 16 and % years of age, is
eligible to enter this test and to
apply for free screen and voice
tests.
They will not, however, be eligi-
BILE if they or members of their
families are employed by this
paper, the Capitol Theater or
M-G-M. Nor will persons who have
at any time appeared in any ma
tionally released motion picture be
eligible. Applicants may be eligi-
BILE, though, even though they have
appeared on the stage or on the
radio.
This newspaper sincerely oe-
lieves that in offering these free
motion picture tests and in bring
ing this crew of Hollywood experts
and Test Director Edward Carrier
to Washington that it is offering
youthful and talented Washingto,
mans a chance that comes but
cnce in a lifetime.
Important Chance
It is rare for residents Of any
city to be given an opportunity to
be tested in this manner without
any cost whatever. Not alone is
The Washington times., 1937-04-28

Thrills, suspense. action murder
mystery that will hold everyone
ARTISTS Model Slain. a new novel
by Michael O'Malley starts Monday,
May 3, in The Washington Times.
Never dull moment in ARTISTS
Model Slain" M C h a Ell O'Malley's
thrilling novel. starting Monday, May
8, in The Washington Times.
The Washington times., 1937-04-28

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-12
STRIKE AGAINST A. J. CALLED OFF
 BY LOCAL UNION
Mine, Mill, Shelter Work. CTS Vote to Terminate
 Two-Year Walkout

The strike of Local 203, Interna- tional Union of Mine, Mill and Shelter Workers against the Alas ka Juneau Gold Mining Company has been called off, it was announc- ed today by N. R. Correll, Union representative. He said vote had been taken by the union and that the results were in favor of ter imitation of the strike which has been in progress for two years. At a special meeting last night, the membership gave approval to the report of the balloting committee Correll said.
 A statement from the Union said:
 Tt is the opinion of the majority of the membership of the Union that the strike has served it's pur- pose and no further gain could be made by holding the strike any longer. The union is interested in the welfare of the workers and not in profits. The union is a rank and file organization, has been and will remain so. It is the duty of the union to protect the workers to the best of it's ability.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-12
SITDOWNERS ARE 0USTED
 IN SPOKANE
Leave WPA Headquarters After To-day Siege
 No Hunger Strike

SPOKANE, Wash, Mar. 12. - Evicted PWA sitdown and hunger strike leaders said today that Eve have just begun to fight" but this brought from Police Chief Ira Mar tin warning that there will be no further siege of headquarters tol- erated here.
 Upon request of Major Mott Saw yer, District WPA Administrator, the sitdown remnant, about 65, cleared out yesterday without incl dent and janitors went to work clearing out the benches, cots and rags which had been beds for l6 days.
 The hunger strike was scheduled to have started yesterday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-12
T|E-UP, ALASKA SALMON CRAFT, IS STAYED OFF
Packers Are to Negotiate with Fishermen S Union
 in Present Dispute

SEATTLE, March 12. The threatened tie-up of Alaska salmon fishing vessels appeared remote to- day after James Engstrom, Secre- tary of the Maritime Federation District Council, said the packers had agreed to negotiate witl. the Alaska Fishermen's Union which has picketed the Alaska Salmon Company's Lake Union Terminal for several days in the jurisdictional dispute with the newly organized local of Masters, Mates and Pilots.
 The Fishermens Union charge the new union is supported by the packers. Negotiations begin to- day.
 The fishermen claim the packers violated their contracts by rec ognizing the new union.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-12
DR. TOWNSEND SENTENCED TO
 JAIL, 30 DAYS
Is Also Fined One Hundred Dollars Minimum
 Under Law

WASHINTON March 12 Dr Francis E. Townsend, author of Athe old Age Pension plan. was today sentenced to 30 days in jail and fined $100 following his recent con viction for contempt of the House
 When sentence was passed by District Judge Peyton Gordon, the tall gray-haired Californian said
 Thank you sir"
 Elissa Hanson, Dr. Townsend's attorney, announced the case will be appealed and Judge Gordon con- tinued the $1,000 bond
 Later Dr. Townsend issued a statement to the press defending his plan and saying: "Try as they can to imprison me, they cannot im- prison that idea"
 Attorney Hanson asked for new trial but Judge Gordon denied the motion.
 The sentence imposed is the min imum and Judge Gordon explained that the law required both jail term and fine.
 Dr. Townsend later said he would do the same thing again under the circumstances and that the tide is definitely turning to my crackpot idea and becoming an idea which will save America from economic serfdom."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-12
I TWO WENDEL
 TORTURE MEN
 FOUND GUILTY
Echo of Hauptmann Case
 in Brooklyn Court Charges at Trial

NEW YORK, March 12.-Two of five men accused of Kidnapping Paul H. Wendell and torturing him into a false confession" in the Lind bergh baby abduction, were convict ed last night by Brooklyn court jury. Wendell was a former Tren- ton, New Jersey attorney.
 Those convicted were Martin Schlossman and Harry Weiss. A third man involved, Murray Bleeg- cid, pleaded guilty.
 All three accused Ellis Parker, Burlington County, New Jersey, de- tective and his son Ellis, Jr., with originating the Wendell abduction and confession plot. Gov. Harold Hoffman, of New Jersey, has re- fused to allow the extradition of the Parkers.
 The Wendell affair gave Bruno Hauptmann a brief respite on life while Wendell's purported confess sion was being investigated.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-12
SOLDIER FOUND DEAD IN DITCH;. ARMS STRAPPED
Face Is Submerged in Few Inches of Water = In-
 vestigation Underway

EVERETT, Wash, March 12. = The body of Fort Lawton soldier identified as that of Gerald Weaver has been found, face submerged ir a few inches of water, in a ditch along the side of road. twelve miles south of here. The arms were strapped securely behind. The body was brought here for further exam ination in car found nearby and in which Weaver is believed to have been driving. Weaver wore the uni form of member of the Quarter master Corps. Various identifica- tion cards were found strewn on the running board of the car.
 At Fort Lawton, officers said Weaver, who was only 19, had beer missing for several days.
 Backtracking
 Coroner Stowell Challacombe, in- vestigating the death, backtracked in the hope of learning with whom Weaver was last riding.
 The coroner pronounced death as due to drowning.
 Two unidentified men are being sought on the strength of a wo- mans report that she saw them leave the automobile at 8:30 O. clock Wednesday morning and walk away.
 ''Petting Party" Theory
 Officers first believed that Weav- CT might have been slain at pet ting party" but dnis theory was discarded when it was learned he had not arrived at girls house in Seattle to keep a date.
 Mrs. B. 0. Toler, Weavers aunt, said she believed he had picked up hitchhikers and had been slain by them.
 Army officers said Weaver had an excellent record.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-12
161 MEASURES WIN APPROVAL
 OFLEG|SLATURE
80 Laws, 67 Memorials and IA Resolutions Passed
 by Both Houses

Eighty laws were enacted by the Legislature which adjourned early this morning, 67 memorials were ap- proved and IA resolutions met with favor. It is believed to be an all previous time record for the intro duction and passage of memorials most of which dealt with requests for roads and prayers to Congress for Federal aid.
 Outstanding among the laws en- acted were the gold tax, levying a three per cent tax on the gross production of gold and platinum mines and the liquor control bill The latter was agreed upon in con- ference yesterday and the only change from the full bill published in The Empire Wednesday was the granting to incorporated cities full refunds of the license money col lected in such incorporated cities, Previously, the bill had called for a 60 per cent refund but it was contended that under the new act this would cut the city more than 50 per cent from what they have been getting under the Liquor Board regulations. None of the ex- ise tax money goes to the cities, but only the money derived from licenses in the cities themselves Aimed at better enforcement. there is a clause ill the act that if the law is not enforced such refunds shall not be made.
 The assay office measure also was among the last to be agreed upon. This act establishes assay offices at Ketchikan, the University of Ale aska and Nome and appropriates $30,000 to carry out it's provisions.
 The Walker memorial urging Con- gress to include a provision in any fish legislation which might be en- acted prohibiting seine fishing in Alaska by non-residents was among the last measures to be voted down, it being defeated in the House last night after a bitter argument over amendment.
 The preamble of the memorial carried the words and pursuant to the pledges contained in the plat form of the Democratic Party for the Territory of Alaska" Several of the lawmakers objected on the grounds that action of the Legisla- ture was not party matter but an action of the whole people. Argu- ments waxed warm and the vote fi- nally showed majority in favor of killing the measure rather than sending 1t to Congress as a party memorial.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-12
Says Marine Situation Is "One of Chaos

BOSTON, Mass, Mar. 12.-United States Senator Royal S. Copeland, father of the Maritime Act, des- cribed the United States Merchant Marine situation as "one of chaos and he urged the Maritime Com mission be given full responsibility for development of shipping.
 Senator Copeland said the admin istrating of shipping should be sim liar to that of railroads.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-12
MARGUERITE LEE. IS MISS ALASKA AT ICE CARNIVAL
Glamorous l8-Year-Old Blonde of Nome Is
 Chosen Queen
FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Mar. l2. .

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Mar. 12. =
 Midst an eager throng that packed the largest hall in Fairbanks Miss Marguerite Lee of Nome, glam- orous eighteen -year-old blond, com peting against four other fairesi maidens of the Golden North, last night won the Farthest North Beauty Contest and was acclaimed queen Miss Alaska" She reigns over the four-day Ice Carnival and Northland Winter Sports Classic.
 A gorgeous pait.de and coronation is this afternoon.
 The beauty contest was decided in spectacular review in which Miss Ruth Joy, as Miss Fairbanks; Miss Eileen Bagoy, as Miss Anchor age; Miss Mary Virginia Browne of Wasilla, as Miss Matanuska, and Miss Dorothy Cunningham. as Miss University of Alaska, competed.
 The judges were all non-residents of any competing towns and repre- sented one from each, Dawson Mayo, VT, Juneau, Los Angeles and Hollywood. The girls paraded in evening gowns, then bathing suits then ski suits before the throng or long cat walk.
 During intervals the elaborate program was presented, including a revue of dancing girls, vocal num- bers, acrobatics, with the aid of the University of Alaska and Fairbanks brass band and orchestra.
 Miss Lee was born in Seattle De. cember g. 1919, and was reared ir he Nome country where she has spent practically all her life. She is the daughter of MT. and Mrs Richard Lee. Her father is prom inent mining man of the Solomon district.
 Miss Isobelle Fournier, as Miss Dawson, placed a sash bearing the words Miss Alaska about the win ner of the contest Miss Dawson is from the neighboring Canadian Ter ritory of the Yukon and was not a competitor. Two Royal Mounties acted as guard-of-honor and will figure in the coronation. In opening the carnival games, the Fairbanks Brown Bears defeated the Nome basketball team AS to 12; Fairbanks High School defeated Anchorage High School 27 to IA. Both were hot games. The dog races began this morning. The temperature at o'clock was ten above.
 Several Dawson planes have ar- rived, bringing Yukon delegations as visitors.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-12
Discharge Book Law for Seanlen
 Being Changed
House Passes Measure Optional Features Pro-
 posed in Marine Act

WASHINGTON, March 12-The House has passed and sent to the Senate measure designed to make optional the law requiring seamen to carry continuous discharge books This has caused trouble in maritime circles.
 The House Merchant Marine Committee approved the compro- mise which would give the seamen the right to choose between car rying the discharge books or cer- tificates of Identification.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-12
Asks Halting of Japanese
 EncrOachment in Fisheries
 of Alaska; Plea Up to Hull

WASHINGTON, March 12.--Unit- ed States Senator Homer T. Bone, Democrat of Washington State, has appealed ro Secretary of State Cor dell Hull to begin negotiations to halt "encroachment of Japanese in- terests into the fisheries of Vest ern Alaska"
 Earlier this week, the other Wash- ington State Senator, Lewis B. Schwellenbach. suggested to Con- gress that a No Fishing" sign be hung on the Continental shelf for the benefit of foreigners.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-12
CORONATION

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Mar. l2.- Miss Alaska was crowned Queen ol the Golden North this afternoon fol- lowing the Grand Coronation Par ade with the University of Alaska city and school bands blaring, g University military unit, one hun dred fifty colorful skiers, the Fair banks Ski Club, numerous basket ball and hockey players, hundreds of curriers' and other athletic teams and fifty floats. representing typi- cal northland industries and life taking part in colorful pageantry of the early Alaskan era.
 A long line of Alaskan pioneers men and women. and other features eliminated at the massive ice throne, flanked by elaborate carv- ings of native Eskimo hunters groups of seals and in the back ground a huge scallop shaped throne o1 regal setting.
 The Queen was surrounded by beauties and Queens of various fal flung Alaskan centers and the Yu- kon
 Two resplendent red coated Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Miss Dawson, representing neighborine Dominion and Yukon were in the parade and at the coronation Scores of cameramen and news reel movie shooters were on the job. Il was perfect day, many planes zooming overhead from all parts ot Alaska, acclaiming New Era.
 Dog Races
 The Northland Dog Derby opened this morning. Harold Myers was the first away, with his dogs rarin' to go. Buzby followed few minutes later and then Agbaba got away.
 Doleshal got off to a fast start but his dogs went down the wrong trail and had to be dragged back.
 Pagean, cheechaco driver, got away in his first race.
 Mary Hansen, with white suit and cap, made a slow start.
 Mary Joyce, of Juneau. in navy blue ski suit, cap and red trimmings got off to flying start.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-12
GIVE AMELIA
 0. K. TO FLY

OAKLAND, Cal, March 12.--The California Department of Com merce Aeronautical Inspectors have pronounced Amelia Earhart as per- fectly capable to handle her ESQ., 900 plane and authorized her to take off Monday on her proposed world flight.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-12
GORDON AROUND SP AIN
Admiral Olivier Will Direct New Movement of 27
 European Powers

LONDON, March 12. - Admiral Olivier, of The Netherlands, has been named to direct the Interna- tional Non-Intervention Commit tees naval patrol around warning Spain by twehty-seven European powers.
 It is planned to set up ship cordon to prevent entry of foreign volunteers and shipments of war material.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-12
HOLD-UP MAN
 IS SHOT DOWN

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Mar. l2. - Bullets from the revolver of Police Officer H. L. Divine killed Thomas R. Allen, fleeing hold-up man after Allen had stabbed to death John Smelling, 30-year-old newsvendor.
 Divine was also stabbed when he and Smelling tried to apprehend Allen after a hold-up on the street
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-12
LEGISLATURE ADJ0URNS 6 HOURS LATl
American Bur Association
 AgaiIast Court Reform Pldn

CHICAGO, Ill, March 12. - The American Bar Association announc- es that poll of the membership resulted in a vote of 16,132 to 2,563 against President Roosevelt's pro- posal to reorganize the Supreme Court.
 The Association has a member ship of 29,616 but more than 10000
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-12
Martin Cartle
 Dies in Seattle

SEATTLE, March 12. Martin Garthe, aged 6l, platinum pros pector in Alaska, also wellknown gold miner, is dead at the Grace Sanitarium. Funeral services will be held tomorrow The only known survivor is said to be sister in Norway.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-12

did not return their ballots.
 The lawyers approved a number of the Presidential court propos- als, however. including the one per- mitting Justices of the Supreme Court to retire at the age of 70 the same as Federal Court Judges. This provision has already been enacted into the law.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-12
Mother of Rickard
 Leaves $5,000 Estate

SEATTLE. March 12.-Mrs. Luz cretia Adams. mother of Tex Rick ard, left $5,000 estate. She died here on February 25.
 Probate proceedings are before Judge John Frater.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-12
MRS. WEBB GOES HOME

Mrs. George Webb, who under went major operation on January 19, was dismissed last night from St. Ann's Hospital.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-12
RETURNS TO HOSPITAL

Miss Jackie La Dare re-entered St. Ann's Hospital last night for additional medical attention.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-12
COAL MINE IS SHATTERED BY
 BIG EXPLOSION
First Reports Claim Over Twenty Men Have
 Lost Lives

BULLETIN-Logan, Mar. 12. Rescue workers flashed out word to the mouth of the mine late this afternoon they had reached cluster of bodies and send in all available stretchers. There are about 20 men. We can't bring them out"
 A special squad of IF men en- tered the mine immediately carrying stretchers. Water is needed to settle the dust.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-12

LOGAN, West Virginia, March 12 The explosion shattered Macbeth coal mine gave up the third body as rescue crews continued digging in the debris virtually cer tain fifteen other men are trapped i'll the disaster of last night
 The scared body of Lloyd Fields 39, section boss. was brought to the surface at 8:30 o'clock this morning. The bodies of Joe Fry motorman, and Troy Mccoy, brake man, were found about midnight.
 The blast was worse than the one last September 2 in which ten min CTS were killed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-03-12

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-03
Merchants Win in Guinea Pig
 Contest Sunday
Several Newcomers Show Promise in First Appear
 ance Under Fire

In a wild scramble that saw the team captains trying out everyone in the ball park in order to find out just how many baseball play Iers they owned, the Merchants mir nor league squad grabbed off the long end of a to score over the Cardinals last evening at the ball park, in their seven-inning, pre- season mix.
 Showing the earmarks of ball players under last evenings labo- ratory tests were Harold Hansen, Ia young Juneau horsehider who promises to develop into quite a swatsmith; Ralph Moreau, fly chaser of possibilities; Ray Man they, a handy looking first base prospect; Steve Thomas and Nick Johnson, pair of ball players un-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-03
WRANGEL TEACHERS FOR 1897 38 TERM
 ELECTED BY BOARD

The Wrangell School Board re- gently elected George Fabricius as Superintendent of Schools for the l937-1938 year. Fabrucius has serv- ed on the Wrangell High School faculty for ten years. He succeeds Axel Rasmussen, retiring superin- tendent, who has headed the system for the past ten years.
 Regarding the uperintendency the school board announces that MT. Rasmussen was elected last spring for term of one year. MT. Fabricius who voluntarily withdrew at that time, was elected to serve as superintendent beginning in Sep tember.
 Announcement has been made also of the reelection of the follow ing staff teachers:
 MT. Wesley Cline, science and typ ing; Miss Mary Alice Shields, home economics and languages; Miss Sue Harding, music and English; Miss Mary Mclaughlin, grade teacher; Miss Harriet Caldwell, grade teach CT; Miss Virginia Shedd, ungraded room teacher; Mrs. Neva Coulter, grade teacher.
 Carlotta McDade, grade teacher, is now on leave of absence and the board is awaiting word from her regarding her position here next year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-03
NEWLYWEDS GO SOUTH

With quiet ceremony Saturday evening, Miss Mildred Shafer be- came the bride of MT. Jake Korfus at the home of the officiating min ister, Rev. John Glasse, with Mrs. H. L. Cochrane and Lester Sullivan attending the couple.
 Following a dinner at Percy Cafe, the wedding party, which also included MT and Mrs. L. Sullivan, Chase Morston, Lewis Shafer, Es- ther Shafer, and MT. H. Cochrane, spent an enjoyable evening in play ng pinochle and Monopoly
 The newlyweds left on the Prin- cess Norah Sunday morning for the South. They will probably journey to Portland, Oregon, for visit with the bridegroom's mother before re- turning to Gle Elum, Washington. where the couple will reside.