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The Washington times., 1937-04-15
6 Americans Jailed
FOH. Month i'm France

governments conviction that a
noninterventiOn policy is the
only means at their disposal to
prevent the conflict from spread
ing beyond the borders Of Spain.
at would be the height of
folly to take a step at this time
which might be construed as a
pretext for others to overthrow
the noninterventiOn policy.
81 am not greatly moved by
charges of waving the white
flag, or cOwardice."
Eden said a message from the
British consul at Bilbao stated
there had been a daily bombing
Of the city for the past two weeks
He said the British government
had been bound to warn ships Of
the danger off Bilbao.
The Washington times., 1937-04-15
Criminal Asks Death
To Beat Life Term

jumping out Of a second story win
dow at police headquarters If Rae
del would have promised to shoot.
Mercer, who confessed, police
said, to more than 100 burglaries
in a score Of cities between Kansas
City, Mo-, and Los Angeles, had a
regular circuit which he Travelled
to rob homes.
In Mercer's hotel room was
found $4,000 in jewelry and cloth
ing which was stolen In Los Ange-
les. Also found was an arsenal OF
guns, blackjacks and knives.
Mercer will be sent to California
to be sentenced under the habitual
criminals act.
The Washington times., 1937-04-15
5000 Dress Workers
Strike in Montreal

MONTREAL, April IS GN.s).
International unions and inde-
pendent organizations today be-
gan a battle for supremacy in the
local labor field with the walkout
Of 5000 workers from 100 dress
manufacturing plants here.
The International Ladies Gar
ment Workers Union, organizing
the dress trade for the last four
months, issued the strike call in
the face of a recent agreement
between members of the Montreal
Dress Manufacturers Guild and
the Catholic League of Needle
Workers.
The I. L. G. w. U. characterized
the pact as a fake" and one that
had been negotiated without the
consent of employees. Employees
of Toronto, Winnipeg and Van
couver branches of the Montreal
firms are expected to support the
local strike by walkouts.
DETROIT, April IA G.N.S).
Homer Martin, president of the
United Automobile Workers Union,
today said I'VE won't wait long"
for the General Motors Corpora
tion to settle the strike of 300
workers in the G. M. plant at
Oshawa, Ontario.
He would not say whether gen.
eral strike call would be issued
among workers in G. M. plants IN
the United States, but he was en-
pahtic in his declaration G. NJ.
must settle with the Canadian
workers quickly.
The Washington times., 1937-04-15

DENVER, Col. U.NS0-Fear or
a life prison term under the Cali
fornia habitual cri m Ina Il act
prompted Merle Mercer, alias
Charles Felker, 33. to request as
sistant Captain of Detectives Lee
Raedel to shoot him down as he
attempted to escape. He said:
''NOw. Cap, we are the only
two in this office and nobody
will ever know the difference.
I'll make 2 run for the window
and you be ready to shoot. 1t
will be a great favor to me and
you'll be hero"
Mercer, characterized by police
as Denver's first Circuit burglar"
would have attempted to escape by
The Washington times., 1937-04-15
Baldwin Policy on Spain
Upheld BY Commons
By KINGSBURY SMITH

NDON, April is G.N.S0.
Premier Baldwir's policy toward
the Spanish civil war and the
inSurgent blockade of Bilbao had
the overwhelming approval of the
House of Commons today after q
labor motion of censure was voted
down by 345 votes to 100.
The laborites brought up the
motion of cenSure because of the
governments refusal to use Brit
ish warshipS to smash the block
ade, which is not recognized by
Britain.
For hours opposition speakers
taunted the government for being
afraid" to use the British navy,
before Foreign Secretary Anthony
Eden made his reply.
Eden, who mentioned the Ameri.
can Civil War as a precedent for
the present British policy, hit back
at the charges of cowardice by
stating the government was re-
sponsible for the lives Of millions
and intended to do nothing that
would cause an outbreak Of war
in Europe.
The real act of cowardice, he
declared, would be to run risks
which were not justified" for the
sake of some cheap applause"
Eden declared British shipping,
far from being indignant regard
ing the governments attitude to-
ward the blockade, fully appre-
ciated and understood the govern
ment's action. He said:
"If we were to send British
mine sweepers into Spanish ter
ritorial waters, that might be
argued as intervention. It is the
The Washington times., 1937-04-15
Army Strdto Plane
Nears Completion

LOS ANGELES, April IS GIN.
SO.-The "stratosphere plane" be-
ing built behind locked doors of
the Lockheed Aircraft Company
here for the United States Army,
is within two weeks of completion,
it was announced today.
The 100000 windowless trans
port plane, the specifications of
which are being guarded, will be
equipped to fly at attitudes above
10000 feet.
The Washington times., 1937-04-15
Boy, 13,
Worth S1,5OO,OOO

CHICAGO, April IS G.N.SJ.
John L. Grant, jr., 13, Chicago's
youngest millionaire, is watching
his wealth increase at the rate
of about $4,000 each month. an
inventory on file in Probate Court
revealed today. August 13 his
fortune was estimated at $1,233,-
1888. Today it will exceed
$1,50O, 900.
The Washington times., 1937-04-15
Children in Recital

A group of Washington COM
posers, from 6 to 10 years of age.
will present some of their original
work at the King-Smith Play
house Saturday at 4 p. m, when
the pupils of Gertrude Austin, ex.
ponent of the Dalcroze method OF
teaching, will give public demon
stration.
The Washington times., 1937-04-15
Claims Oldest Fiddler

HOLLAND, MasS.-This town
claims the oldest active fiddler in
the State. He is Edward Wakefield
who recently celebrated his ninety-
fifth birthday.
In his day, he was one Of the
most popular fiddlers Of the sec
ton. and has scraped his bow at
thousands Of houses and barn
raisings, as well as husking bees
and other assemblies.
The Washington times., 1937-04-15
Texas Judgeship
Bill Is Approved

A House Judiciary SubcORnmit.
tee yesterday approved the Sum.
ners bill creating an additional
Federal judgeship in the Texas
Southern District,
The Washington times., 1937-04-15
New York Pondering
.5-DayW Wk. for 100000

NEW YORK, April IS U.N.s0.
More than 100000 city employees
would be given the five-day week
under a measure being considered
by the board of aldermen today.
The Washington times., 1937-04-15
fContinued from Page y

fenced by the correctional court
here, were arrested a week ago
near Thur while attempting to
cross into Spain, officials said.
They were travelling by automobile.
The court declined to accept
their plea that they we're merely
tourists.
The Washington times., 1937-04-15

Won by Pontiac's beauty
and size, this motorist took
the next step, looked up the
nrice and discovered this
The Washington times., 1937-04-15

amazing fact: biased on 18 months terms
in 1853 representative cities, the average
difference in monthly payments between
a Pontiac Deluxe six 2-door sedan and
the same model of the next lower priced
cars is only IS cents a day. As you might
expect, no time was lost in buying the finest
The Washington times., 1937-04-15

low priced car. And Pontiac ownership
brought another great discovery! Even though
Pontiac's wheelbase is FIVE inches longer than
before even though it's weighty SIX
passenger car -. even though it can match
performance with the best =. it is far and
away the most economical car this expert
enced n1otorist had ever driven! Yes, it
pays to change to a Pontiac-in greater
comfort and of safety .. greater sense OF
pride more satisfaction in every way.
The Washington times., 1937-04-15
FORNHER RH.IER NF NZ7HER LOt1HRKHEED E4K< f
UGAtANzE W TIE RXGfER, -GDHDlIZ7tER, -11HAN

If you doubt it, drive lower-priced car, then
step into Pontiac. Let this practical test
prove what a world of difference in value
Pontiac offers for a very small difference in
price.
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The Kusko times., 1937-11-19
MILLER PURCHASES BOAT TO REPLACE-MS ALASKA

Capt. E. W Miller, in a recent deal, purchased the Shamrock, a former cold storage baot, which rests above the bridge at the mouth of Ia kotna creek
 He plans to1convert 1t into a stern wheeler powered with 60HP diesel The cold storage plant will be torn out and the boat turned into . freighter, abandoning the old MS Alaskan and using her equipment for rigging up the Shmrock-
 The old engine now sitting in the Shamrock will be used to make . trip down to Bethel with the break up next spring. The new diesel, which is due on the first trip of the Tuppsr from Seattle, will be installed at BethC, and the trip made back with the newly powered Shamrock loaded with perishables and rush supplies
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19
PLANSFOR BIG DANCE
 ARRANGE

Plans are we'll under way for the big 'get-t9gs ther" free dance to be held at tie City Hall here Thanks giving nj ht, Nov. 25.
 This dance, sponsored by E. A. Roberts and Frank Larson, is in the nature of a housewarming for the ''Miner Beer PGrlor" and the conpla- ton of Larson's new residence, will be the first of a series of dances sim liar to those dances held hsre ia for nleF years, which made Takotna quite famous.
 Elaborate refreshments are beng planned by the committee and the hall will be put into first class condi- tion for the occasion.
 Through the courtesy of Star Air lines, Inc, two planes will be avail able at the time for carrying passen- gers from ne;ghbor.ng towns st special rates.
 The sponsors If the dance stats hey are going to serve as good a supper as has ever been served in the hall. Let's al meet at the Fall Roundupw
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19
NEWS
 EVENTS FROM TOWN BETHEL
BY MRS. ANNA WILSON Especial Correspondent)
MINING SEASON ENDING IN GOODNENS DISTRICT

Apparently the season has come to ln end at Goodaews Bay with the ex- caption of the Olson & Company dredge winch should be working within the next TWO weeks.
 Lave Strandberg 6 Company, op- eratng or Clara creek, Lad a very successful zeason, ce2s.ng operations
 n the 29eh of 0c,ob-r. leo Mo re brought ssven men from S-eznI5e- ; mine who s.ayed in Bethel overnight he 51ss a-d proceeded to Anchorage he following morn, ,ng.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19
STAR AIRLINES ANNOUNCES
 BIG EXPANSION PROGRAM

The following story carries the full details of the purchase of the Star Air Service, Inc. by Pilot Don Good man, backed by all the larger mining operators in the Kuskokw1m area
 The name of the new company will eb Star Airlines, Inc" Goodman IS to be the new manager and secretary of the new company, L. McGee will remain as active manager until April 1. Charles Ruttan retires as an off1- cer of the firm but will remain in its employ after a vacation with Mrs. Ruttan in the States
 The program of improvements h. cluGes the addition of at least three ncwI9SS model planes with a cruis- ing speed of 150 miles an hour. The planes will be 40 to 50 miles an hour faster than present planes in operation.
 Radio equipment for two-way communication will be installed in all the plares of the company and three more ground stations will be added in the Kuskokwim area to augment ths two already established at Candle and Moore creek. The three new stations will be established at Folger, 0phir and Goodnsws Bay.
 Facilities at Merrill Field, home base for the company at Anchorage, will be enlarged to accommodate an increased number of planes. First improvement will be the enlargement: i yLe second floor of the main hang zr, TOW occupied by the woodwork ing shop.
 Aadia-nal pilots, mechanics and other personnel will be added to the staff as the new planes and larger shops are placed in operation
 An innovation planned by the new company is an airplane base in the Kuskokwim with three to five planes based there permanently Larger planes will operate from An chorege to the Kuskokwim as feeders fer the smaller ships. Air traffic will, be transferred at the KuskokwIm' base into the smaller planes working Lo all points of the interior.
 While no definite schedules will be maintained, 1t is planned to operate at least two planes weekly to the Goo1nexs Bay. Service at Bristol Bay will a.so be increased with at least six ships on floats next summer for use in that area and between An chorage and the bay.
 The new firm announced plans to keep the latest model equipment in use, replacing planes as they showed wear with the latest model equip ment with a view of purchase by the firm. Radio equipment has already been ordered and some of it has ar rived in Anchorage.'
 At least three new planes will be added to the already large fleet, early in the spring
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19
CHI DREN ENJOY SKATING TUNDRA LAKES NEAR TOWN

The teachers are having a hard time keeping the youngsters in school these days because the lakes on the tundra behind town are perfect skat- ing rinks.
 Every night, and that means all night, the ring of skates can be heard on the ice.t
 The pupils of the Territorial school had skating party as part cf their Halloween celebration and, judging from the noises that came from the direction of the lake, everyone was having a good time.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19
HCEE IS PROGRESSING RAPIDLY ON LANDING FIELD

Tn, lcrdin- field in Bethel is rap idly being put into shape so that wheel landings are now entirely safe
 Work cn the field will c-nt. nus until weather conditions n.ake 1t i'm possible to carry on. The nerth-south runway is pract eally eompI-- d & d few hundred feet of work re- 2-ns o be done on the east-west rurway.
 Several landings have been made by commercial planes and an fiers seem well satisfied with the condi- tion of the field
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19
BETHEL ENJOYS QUIETEST
 FREEZEUP IN MANY YEARS

Bethel saw the most quietfreezeup in years, due to the fact that there was very little drift ice coming down the river.
 On October 29 the river was run n-ng 9 little drift ice During the n ght the thermometer dropped to 12 above and the following morning all surface motion ceased. leaving a smooth, glassy surface over most Of the entire river front of Bethel.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19
Two Oldtimers Of KuskOkWim
 Die Fairbanks

The grim reaper claimed two Sourdoue hs of the Kuskokwim, it was reported by arrivals from Me Crath this week.
 They were Jack Stewart and John St. Clair. both oldt;me residents of the McGrath section. Both passed away at the Fairbanks hospital where they went a short time previously for medical attention. Stewart died Saturday, Nov. 13 and St Clair dur ing the same week.
 Details of their passing and of their history will be published in the next issue of the Times
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19
Sets Up Store Here

L. L. Lska, former agent of the Northern Commercial Company at McGrath, arrived recently with Pilot Leo Moore with a Pilgrim pane loaded with some of his supplies for his new store at McGrath. He has purchased the cabin and shop that Frank Larson of Tskotna formerly owned, near Den Sprcgue's on the south side of the Kuskokwim River and plans to build additional build ings.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19
WEDNESDAY,, NOVEMBER 3
P.A.A. PLANE DAMAGED WHILE LANDING HERR

Last week Andrew Olson and Dave St-a7dbc-g left for Goodnews Bay.
 Mr. Olson had returned from Decd- sood two days belore on the P.A.A. Picnc which suffered some damage .len tire blew out while lending.
 No one was injured and enother plane brought parts to replace the broken oncs, The damaged plane was able to take of the next morning.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19
HOWARD WILL OPERATE
 AMATEUR STATION HERE

". A. Howard, former publisher of the Anchorage Free Press, arrived here with Pilot Bert Ruoff, Mir. How ard will operate an amateur radio station for E, w. Miller during the winter months and will assume the responsibilities as business manager and bookkeeper for the Miller boat ing and sawmilf concern at the start of the coming season.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19
GOODMAN ARRIVES

Pilot Don Goodman arrived today from Goodnews, outof which district he has been flying for the past week. After attending to some business matters, Don left here for Flat ex- pecting to return tomorrow on his way to Anchorage.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19
Improved in Health-

Mary Cndry has just returned home from An.h3rage much improv- ed in health. She had the misfortune 10 slip here as she got out of the plane and sprained her ankle. Joe Condry recently came in from Can de Creek where he has been employ d all summer. They are living in the Condry cabin.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19
Miss Demientiefr Arrives

Miss Anutka Demientief came in from Moore creek Tuesday. She in
 ends to spend half the winter with Nr. and Mrs. Tony Gularte, who are
 rapping. Due to: fall recently, she received severe bruises, and came ;n 70 have them attended to. She plans to return to Moore creek as soon as possible.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19
COME IN FOR SUPPLIES

Bill Downey and Happy Jack" Stephsnson were in early in the week and purchased supplies to take out to their timber cutting camp. They have established themselves a camp down the Takotna and are cutting logs for the Takotna Sawmill.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19
1-rts Is Bu mess Visi or

? b.rts Is Bu mess Visi or
 L. A. Roberts came from Takotna !. day on business. He told us of the planned Thanksgiving Dance and eel sbration. This dance under the aus Fi,es of Frank Larson ard himself, $ also to serve as a joint house wrming of Roberts eber parlor and Frank Larson's new home, next door.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19

Memberships put on now will soon pay for themselves by coal saved and added comfort provided.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19
fr Skating Party Enjoyed

A big bonfire and skating party was held on the river in front of the N. c. store on the night of the 18th. All the young folks in town enjoyed hamselves to the utmost. The crisp, moonlight night, the big rosy bonfire he hot baked potatoes, pop corn, with salt and butter. Um-m, we'll have more of that
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19
Making New Landing Fi Id-

Frank Turner, driving the big tractor and bulldozer at Candle Creek, hes been busy making new airplane landing field on the hill just above the StrGndberg 6 Sons work ings. Runways of 2.O00 feet are planned.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15

Hiss Sandgrin Plays Hostess
 A card party was given by Miss Sandgrin, the school teacher, Satur- day evening. The attending guests were Jack Ferguson, Ward Stone and Nr and Mrs. 0ddie HaIlson. Deli cious refreshments were served
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19
NEWS OF INTEREST FROM FLAT
 By Miss Maxine Keller r-(Special Correspondent

Mrs. Padersen to Anchorage
 Mrs. Fred Padcrsen left for Anch- oragc where she will wait for Mir. Padersen who is working on Dead wood creek Together they will leave for the Outside.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19
River Finally FreezE E=

River Finally FreezEs-
 4 lot of water has run around the bend since we all pulled out our boats and put away our outboard motors, but at 80 am. on the 18th, the Kuskokwim River froze over
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19

Er- AcConaughy has left for the Outside. George Rosander has also gone. He interds to visit in New Hampshire his winter.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19

Max Krum Leaves
 Max Krum has let for the winter and Dan Dukage has returned from Goodnews Bay to spend the winter here.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19

Leaves for Medical Attention
 Buck Richardson plans to leave for Anchorage Wednesday,. Buck is in
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19
Families Move to Town

Families Move to Town
 Mr. and Mrs Louie Miller and family have returned from their home on lower Willow creek. MT. and Mrs. John Cgriz have also nov to town from Slate creek.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19

Takes Position Here
 Tesseaara Demient;cf arrived from Holy Cross to work for Mrs Mclean in the store.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19
Gus Rodman Is Visitor

Gus Rodman wciked in from Julian creek last week, and returned a few days later.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19

Send in your Subscription to The KUSKO TIMES today.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19
Coas to Hospital=

Coas to Hospital
 Frank Lang WIS . passenger for Fairbanks with Pilot Barnhil recent v where he entered the hospital for Assedical attention.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19
Returns from Anchorag-

 Olaf Olson has returned from An 1horage where he received medical treatment, and intends to go to Mich gan creek where he usually prospee s in the winter
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19
Suffers Injuries in FaIl-

Mrs. Gus Uotila has been suffering from bruises since she fell down her back steps. She is very much better now, however.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19

Firing in DragIine-
 The Awe Mining Company brought their dragline in from their diggings few days ago.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19

Rude Leaves for Oregon
 MT. H. Rude plans to catch the boat of Nov. 9th to Seattle where he will join his wife and two children They will visit relatives Tn Oregon.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19

Government Man Leaves
 Chss. Herbert, of the REC, left if ter being in town about a week on business.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19

the winter. MT. Keturi worked on Moore creek for Gus Uotila this summer.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19

"Bear" Dance Enjoyed
 The second Pioneer "bean" dance was held Saturday night. An excit- ing black-jsck game was presumably the cause of the small attendance.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19

Starts Drilling on Otter
 Harold Strandberg has started dril- ling on lower Otter creek
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19

Mss Amanda Andersen LeaTes-
 Miss Amanda Anderson left for Anchorage last week.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19
Wilson's Go Trapp ng-

MT and Mrs. Harry Wilson have gone to Michigan creek to spend the winter trapping.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19
Turner Moves Home

Iurner MOVeS Home-
 George Turner, of Turner & Wood. had his home moved across the creel this week It now located behind his general store
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19
KefurRs Visiting Here

Mir. and Mrs. Elmer Keturi have cen spending a few weeks in Flat before returning to Moore creek for
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19

very poor health, and seeks medical cars.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19

En.oy Good Season-
 Fan McDonald and Mike Hochreter where they had fairly good season. Dan is planning on returning to Can de Greek for short time and later on going Outside for a trip. Mike Is Tlann;ng on going on prospecting 1T p into the Tatzlina River region, ,-on.
The Kusko times., 1937-11-19
WHAT'S DOING IN McGRATH
Preparing to Leave
By Special Correspondent

Preparing to Leave
 Cliff Iheisen and Alex Mengel are making preparations to leave for 1he.r trapping grounds near the head f the Nixon River. They plan to nave an airplane carry themselves and supplies close to their camp.
The Washington times., 1937-09-13

"Cap'n" Gardner P. Orme,
one of the Capitals motorboat
pace-setters, has been shopping
around and is all set with a new
K.boat to pair off with his cham
pion wooden Horse" for the
coming regattah."
Jack Rutherford'S Ma ia
will defend but rumors have it
that Europeans are interested in
it and it may cross the boundin'
main shortly after the cup shin
dig George Refs is acting coy
with the Ell Lagarto, but he
hasn't been able to resist the
race in past years and he's too
old to start now Bill Horn Is
still recovering from bruises sus-
The Washington times., 1937-09-13
CELD|NG TOPS
COLUMBUS TEST

U. S. Randle's s-year-old
gelding, Claws, today stands as
the three-time winner Of the
hunter championship of the Co.
lumbuS Horse Show.
The gallant gelding won his
third straight yesterday In the
showing of Johnny Gheen's
Meadowbrook Club. Besides, the
pride of Oakton. Va, took five
other blues.
Sharing top honors in the show
with Claws was Black Caddy.
owned by Fred Hughes, jr., OF
Chevy Chase. Black Caddy won
the title Of champion jumper.
In winning the hunter cham
pionship, Claws also took the sec
ond leg on the Forest Glen Chal.
lenge Trophy, first offered last
year.