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Evening star., 1937-12-03
DEFICIT OF CHEST
IS CUT TO $22o,o0o
Audited Returns Show $5,751.13
Added-Several Contributors
Increase Gifts.

The Community Chest campaign
deficit today was reduced to approx
mately $220000 as a result of returns
from various units yesterday.
Audited returns announced today
showed a total of $5,751.l3 received
during the day. The largest amount
received was from the Governmental
Unit, which turned in $3,335.2O.
H. L. Rust. jr., = member of the
mittee. increased his gift by s7s
and H. L. Rust, sr., added $3.50
TO his previous contribution. The
Group Solicitation Unit received $500
from one solicitation area, and in an
other employees OF the Haskin Service
added $63 to their previous gift. s25
Of which was contributed by Frederic
j. Haskin.
Mr.. and Mrs. George P. Hoover
sent in contribution of $50; Mrs.
John Cammack, sr., contributed 800;
an additional total of &922.93 WAS re-
ceived from Alexandria, Va, and
Montgomery County, Md, sent in an
additional SITS.
Thirty-two members of the Cam
paign Committee are continuing their
individual campaigns.
Evening star., 1937-12-03
MAyOR0F NEWARK
REMAINS ON JOB
Indictment Charging Part in
Illegal Land Deals Fails
to Disqua|ify Him.
BY the Associated Press.

NEWARK, N. j., Dec. 3.-Mayor
Meyer c. Ellenstein today remained
the city's administrative head under
ruling by Corporation Counse
James F. x O'Brien that an in.
dictment charging him with partici-
patton in illegal land deals had not
disqualified him.
Ellenstein and 20 other persons, in
cluding City Commissioners Michael
P. Duffy and Pearce r. Franklin, were
indicted yesterday by a grand jury
investigating an alleged conspiracy to
defraud the city by purchase OF land
in Port Newark.
O'Brien ruled that "only q convic-
tion" could cause removal of Ellen
stein, Duffy and Franklin.
These three and two other defend
ants. Anthony F. Minisi and Reginald
G. Parnell. were members Of the COM
mission that governed Newark from
Evening star., 1937-12-03
MORE TO TESTIFY
|NBUFFAL0P PROBE
Inquiry Into Alleged Pay Roll
Irregularities Gathers
Speed.
y, the Associated Press.


BUFFALO, N. ". Dec. "a two
fold inquiry into alleged city pay roll
irregularities gathered speed today n
councilmanic Investigators summoned
more witnesses and grand jury pre-
pared to report its own findings.
Frank G.. Raichle, private attorney
who precipitated the widespread in
vestigation the day after November's
election, was ready to present further
testimony before the Common Council
Committee, Of which he is special
counsel.
The November Erie County grand
jury. after nearly a month of separate
probing, was to make its report to
Supreme Court Justice James E. Nor
ton on evidence that was closely inter.
locked with that brought out In
Raichle's inquiry.
Public Hearings Held.
In public hearings, attended by
hundreds of spectators and broadcast
by radio, Mr. Raichle has questioned
nearly 100 witnesses in his effort to
suoSttHlldtc Ills CnarReS.
Questioning city officials, minor job
holders and workmen on city pay
rolls, he elected testimony purporting
to prove numerous cases OF padding
duplication of jobs and wage payment
for work that was not done.
Retained by the Common Council
October % as special counsel for q
committee on municipal affairs" the
attorney reported the day after cleo
tion he had unearthed evidence OF
widespread Irregularities in city pay
rolls. The Council declined to adopt
his report and ordered the COMMITTEES
dissolved
Arrest Is Obtained.
The following day Mr.. Raichle, in q
private taxpayers action, obtained the
arrest OF a man who had been elected
councilman at large two days before
on charges of fraudulently obtaining
city employment the year previous
summoned before the grand jury, he
made his information available to that
body and announced his withdrawal
from further proceedings.
Two days later, however, the Com
mon Council in special session re-
created its committee and reappointed
Mr.. Raichle special counsel.
His line of inquiry in the past week
was confined to circumstances sur
rounding employment of snow
shovelers to fight the blizzard of
March, 1886, when the city put 13,00(
men on its pay rolls.
~All We did was move the snow from
one pile to another testified Harry
Stobie on the witness stand yesterday
We stood around and told Jokes and
enjoyed ourselves, and the foreman
told us to take it easy because the city
had plenty Of money"
The easier you take it the longer
the work will last" Stobie quoted the
foreman as saying. In answer to a
question by Raichle, Stobie estimated
the work done averaged a couple of
hours day."
Evening star., 1937-12-03
FARM BILLS ARE HELD
CONSUMER DEATH BLOW
Peoples Lobby Says They Pro-
tect Spectators and Put
Cost on Farmer.

The House and Senate farm bills
were attacked as death blows" to
the consumer, the share-cropper and
the tenant farmer in statement to-
day by Benjamin C. Marsh, execu-
tive secretary of the Peoples Lobby.
Inc
The Frazier-Lemke bilr crea ting a
Government marketing corporation to
buy farm products, process them and
sell them here and abroad is throttled
by the Senate and House Committees
on Agriculture" in reporting out the
pending farm bills, he said.
Both bills. he said, reflect the
policy OF the administration and the
reactionaries in both parties to pro-
tect spectators in land and their
creditors and to put much of the cost
Evening star., 1937-12-03
U. S. SPENDING HIT
Freshman President at College in
Indiana Gives Move His Support.

DANV1LLE, Ind, Dec. 3 R.-A
resolution haying the Federal Gov
eminent for "the present ruthless ex-
penditure OF money" stirred Central
Normal College students today.
Ralph Scott. jr, 10, Of Greenfield,
freshman president who sought to
have his class approve the resolution.
said Carl Griffey, school president,
had asked him to withdraw the meas
ure because 1t might be regarded as
injecting politics into school affairs.
Mr.. Scott would not indicate whether
he would comply with the request.
Evening star., 1937-12-03

Development OF safety belt intended to reduce the
heaty toll OF head and neck injuries resulting from relatively
minor airpdne accidents has been
pertinent The result Of year Of erpertmental ,ook the belt
the customary lap safety belt that both released in
one operation AS shoon in this photograph shoulder belt
can De released to permit the bearers bodv In
epent OF crash landing Jerk small handle locks
shoulders against the back of the preventing
from being dashed orUard against the instrument panel
trols cockpit rim -Armv Air Corps Photo
Evening star., 1937-12-03
CRABBE SAVES ACTRESS
Swimmer Smothers Flames En-.
veloping Jean Rogers.

VeIoping Jean Rogers.
HOLLYWOOD. Calf, Dec. 3 up.-
Larry tBuster) Crabbe, the swimmer.
saved Actress Jean Rogers from pos
sible serious burns yesterday when
her f1imsy dress caught fire on 4
studio set.
Crabbe seized a blanket from an
airplane seat and wrapped it around
her. smothering the flames Miss
Rogers, treated at the studio hospital,
is expected to return to work to-
morrow.
Evening star., 1937-12-03
MISS EARHART HONORED
IN P0STHUMOUS AWARD
Putnam Receives Order of Aztec
Eagle Commemorating Speed
Flight to Mexico.

Flight to Mexico.
by the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 3.-Mexican
Consul Renato Cantu Lara yesterday
bestowed his government posthumous
award of the Order Of the Aztec Eagle
on Amelia Earhart In recognition Of
her speedy flight from Los Angeles
to Mexico City in 1885.
Georgs Palmer Putnam, former
publisher, her husband, received the
medal for Miss Earhart, who was lost
on an attempted flight across the
South Pacific several months ago.
Miss Earhart's flight two years ago
did much to strengthen amicable re-
lations between Mexico and the United
States" Consul Lara said.
Mr.. Putnam said Miss Earhart' s
Evening star., 1937-12-03

OF government, Federal, State and
local, upon producing farmers as cost
OF production.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-01-20
MODERN
ETIQUETTE
By Roberta Lee

@. Should one use the phrase
my friend" when making an in
PRODUCTION?
A No; this is considered to be
extremely bad taste.
O. In what way do winter re-
freshmenJs differ from those serv-
ed during the summer?
A. The winter refreshments can
be far more substantial, and should
always include a hot dish or hot
drink.
@. When a woman is travelling
alone, should she resent the re-
marks or attentions of a man.
who is a fellow traveller?
a. That depends entirely upon
the kind of remark or attention Of
fered. A womans intuition should
determine if the man is well-bred,
and polite; if so, his re-
marks or attentions should be met
with equal politeness.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-01-20
A REAL TASK FOR LEGISLATORS

The first proposal to have the Territory of Alaska
participate in the national Social Security Act has
now been presented to the Legislature in the form Of
a Senate bill There may be other measures dealing
with the same subject introduced before the session
is far along and out of the suggestions it is antic-
pated a committee will whip into shape measure for
the lawmakers to definitely act upon-either approve
or reject
There few things before this session of the
Legislature of more sweeping nature than the So
cia Security Act because it affects every man. woman
and child in the Territory 1t is d subject which will
require the most careful study and consideration and
which should not be handled merely routine
action to come within the Federal setup
If Alaska decides to participate in the Social Sc
curity program fully, other than the employer and
employee which is already in effect required by
the Federal provisions it will have to be determined
where the money is coming from to pay the Terri
torys share of pensions Alaska already has more
or less elaborate pension system covering old age
widows, children and indgents. Proposals have been
submitted urging enarging the pensions to pioneers
The Territory has its Pioneers Home, an institution
of which it be justly proud. All these setups in
the Territory must be considered in connection with
Social Security and it is no small task
In theory few persons are opposed to the genera
plan of Social Security because it aims to attain the
ultimate in human happiness for which we constantly
strive But Alaska not rush blindly into it with
out considering carefully its present pension programs
and particularly the Pioneers Home on which the
Territory has rghtfuy spent large amount OF money
The suggestion that the Home at Sitka be kept as
a strictly Territorial institution, separate and apart
from any Social Security program worthy of sincere
thought in connection with consideration of the Fed
eral program
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suffering from 80 per cent or more
total disability.
Benefits would also be paid to
men who enlisted after Nov. IL,
1918, and served with the Army OF
Occupation on the same basis as
war service connected disabilities
under the provisions of another bill
the WV gave Mr.. Rankin for
introduction.
Another important measure pro-
posed by the FEW. would extend
benefits to veterans suffering from
lher own 'willful misconduct" so
long as the disability did not inter-
lere with military service Still an
cther would add $40 monthly to the
benefits now paid to men who were
"gassed wounded or disabled in
actual combat.
The V.F.W. by their action COM
pletely stole the show from the
American Legion, whose powerful
lobbyists are marking time before
closing in with their own demands.
same of which are comparable witt
those of the Veterans of Forei2
Wars.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-01-20
Tinkham ON Dictatorship
Cincinnati Enquirer


Representative George H. Tinkham of Massachu-
sets has contributed rather than his proper
tionate the total of stupdite perpetrated in
Congress. 1t is not surprising, therefore, to find
him greatly exercised about the imminent threat of
dictatorship in America.
Mr. Tnkham has sagely observed that there is
constitutional guarantee against dictatorship
IN this country and the consequent complete destruc
ton of the republic" From a thoughtful reading of
this remarkable sentence, only conclude that
Mr. Iinkham has yet to acquaint himself with little
document called the Constitution of the United
States.
The entire Constitution is series OF consttu-
tional barriers against dictatorship The guarantees
Of freedom of speech and press, the separation of
governmental powers the provisions for election of
public officers-all these and many clauses
nothing if they not constitutional guarantees
against the usurpation of power by dictator
There is of course, much to be said in favor
of Mr. Tinkhams specific proposal to solve his mag
mary problem He would have the President chosen
for of six years and ineligible for reelection.
This has been proposed frequently and has been dis
cussed learnedy. 1t undoubtedly would reduce
tain abuses of public power by officers seeking re-
election.
But Mr. Tinkham forgetS, apparently, that po-
litica parties would seek reelection if Presidents
could not that the evils growing out of the reelection
fever chiefly evils of spoils politics If Mr. Tink
ham really wants to better these conditions he might
work with equal zeal for genuine merit system in
the civil service-an objective which successive Con-
crosses have not seen fit to approve.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-01-20
Sorrows of Freshmen
New York Tines


New members of Congress find a dreary prospect
as they arrive in Washington What is Congressman
without patronage? That prime political crop has
been gathered. There is mighty little left for the
cleaners The situation is bad in the House and
worse in the Senate According to the Washington
correspondent of The Baltimore Sun, the Have-nots
have appealed to the better instincts of the HAYES,
Out of your abundance won't you please give up
Capitol policeman two, elevator boy, at least a
page? The heartstrings of the HAYES are tough One
policeman and one page are the sole results of this
plea of the peless
1t is true that two policemen and an elevator
boy have been snatched from Rush Holt the luckless
young rebel of West Virginia, but this the work
of discipline" of justice not of mercy, Patronage
has been stabilized"
In the Senate the police and attache jobs are
portioned out in terms of dollars; that is Senator
might be given a $4,000 piece of payroll, and he may
take it out in couple of policemen and couple OF
elevator operators, he may give out fewer but
higher paying jobs. In the last Congress the Sena-
toral allowance in the neighborhood of $4,000
with elder statesmen getting bit and newcomers
somewhat less.
In the. new Congress the members will be
lucky IF they get $500, not enough to pay two
policemen much less an additional elevator man."
Such the privileges of seniority and the beatitudes
of possessors. Freshmen should walk humbly and be
pleased with what they can get. Augustness is the
corporate of the Senate. Not without time and
study does member acquire an individual emanation
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-01-20
Horoscope
"The stars incline
but do not compel
THURSDAY, JANUARY 81, 1887

THURSDAY, JANUARY 81, 1887
Rarely favorable planetary in
fluences are active, according to as
trology. This should be day of ex-
traordinary good fortune to many
people.
In the early morning hours women
are especially well-directed. 1t is
an suspicious day for them finan-
cially and they may expect great
good fortune through letters or le-
gal papers.
This is happy wedding day which
seems to promise steady advance
ment and lasting loyalty on the part
CT the bridegroom. Love will rule
under this configuration
Under this planetary government
the navy will benefit and its Off
GERS may be sure OF promotions as
we'll as opportunities for extensive
service.
The stars encourage asking ia
vors and requesting any sort OF
consideration. 1t is a promising day
for seeking employment and politi-
cal appointments.
Saturn is in a place read as most
propitious for industry Manufac-
turing that utilities steel and iron
is likely to be unusually active
There will be much building of ships
and airplanes and wholesale provis-
ion of ornaments of every sort.
Gossip that centers in Washing
ton, D. C. and in state capitals
may be prevalent. Many uncon-
ventional and surprising romances
will develop, especially in high
places
Novel ideas in architecture and
interior decoration will be tried in
new buildings which will multiply
despite winter weather.
Persons whose birthday it is have
the augury of year of good for
tune which includes not only money
but love and friendship.
Children born on TINS day prob
ably will be exceedingly forceful
and independent in character The
subjects of this sign combine traits
Of Capricorn and Aquarius Many
reach fame.
Thomas Jonathan (StonewalD
Jackson, Confederate general, was
born on this day 1924. Others who
have celebrated it as a birthday in
clude John C. Fremont, soldier and
explorer, 1872; Cecil Eugene Evans,
educator, 1871.
Copyright, 1880
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-01-20
DAILY LESSONS
IN ENGLISH
By w. L. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say,
THE box of candy was not hardly
enough" Say, THE box of candy
was (omit not scarcely enough"
Often Mispronounced: Militarism.
Pronounce mil-i-t -rism, all is as in
it. as in day, accent first sylla-
BILE.
Often Misspelled: Congenial; ial,
not cal,
Synonyms: Hasten, hurry quick
en-. expedite, facilitate.
Word Study use a word three
times and it is yours Let us in
crease our vocabulary by MASTER
ing one word each day. Today's
word: Confirmatory; serving to
corroborate. This statement was
confirmatory of p revious state
ments."
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-01-20
new PENSION
BILL PROPOSED
FOR CONGRESS
Would Provide for Widows
of Vets Regardless of
Cause of Death

WASHINGTON. Jan. 20.-Pen-
sicns for widows and orphans of all
World War veterans, regardless of
The cause OF death. which would
provide $22 a month for a widow
without children and a sliding scale
for the number of children in other
cases, headed the list of World War
veterans demands" placed in the
hoppers of Congress.
The proposal was sponsored by
Representative Rankin of Miss s.
sippi, chairman of the World War
Veterans Committee, and was draft
ed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Another measure the WV. pre-
5ented to Mr. Rankin, and which he
aid he would introduce, asks for
a SO per cent increase in the allow
ances paid to widows and orphans
Of veterans who died of service-con-
nected causes, and SO per cent in
crease to the dependents of men
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-01-20
LOOK Mld LEARN
By A. C. Gordon

l. Which is heavier, a pound Of
feathers or a pound of gold?
2. What Civil War general was
called the Rock of Chickamauga? ?"
2. What is the practical unit in
which electric currents are meas
ured?
4. How many arms has an octo-
pus?
5. What are the six New Eng
land States?
ANSWERS
/ Feathers, which are weighed
by avoirdupois, gel being weighed
by troy weight.
2. General George Henry Thorn
as.
3. The ampere.
4 Eight.
5. Maine, New Hampshire, Yer
mont, Massachusetts,. Rhode Island,
and Connecticut.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-01-20

New York World-Telegram)


The National Child Labor Committee is organ
zing for what hopes will be the final drive to ratfy
the Child Labor Amendment which awaits ratifica-
ton by only twelve States. In 1897 the legiSa-
lures of nineteen States that have not ratified will
meet Into these States-Nevada, New Mexico, South
Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Texas, Missouri. Ten
nessee, Vermont. New York Massachusetts. Rhode
Island Connecticut Maryland Delaware, the Caro-
linas Georgia and Florda-the committee plans to
send workers armed with what it calls almost in
credible statistics and photographs showing ruth
less exploitation of young children"
The Chidren'S Bureau of the Department of
Labor reports increase of more than $50 per cent
in the number of IA and 15-year-old children certi-
fled for employment in the fiAt five months of this
year over the corresponding five months of 1885,
when the MIRA code standard in effect. In the
last seven months of last year, after the Supreme
Court outlawed the codes, the numbers of children
leaving school for work increased SO per cent over
the year 1884 Child labor, reflected in these
ports increased 10 per cent in 1885 1884 Although
scne of this is due to increased general employment
the sudden Jump in the number of working children
appears to be due chiefly to the letdown of federal
.ogulation under the codes. 1t is all apparent
hat child labor cannot be outawed either by private
5enevolence or by State laws
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-01-20
Election Sidelight

REIDSVILLE, N C. = Leaksvilla
voters had just about elected" the
Reidsville township ticket before
officials discovered ballots intended
for Reidsville inadvertently were
sent to Leakville, not far away.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-01-20
COLONIES AS THREAT OF WAR

AS reports persist about the re-arming pro-
gram in Germany, forecasting another great ma
chine in Europe the recent statement of Dr. Hjalmar
Schacht President of Reichsbank of Germany Is
significant He declared that the future of European
peace" depends on satisfying Germany's demand for
the return of the possessions which she lost
during the
When the world broke out in August of 1914,
German colonial possessions were listed as follows:
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-01-20
1884
13.9l1.6OO

In rebuilding her armed forces the Hitler-con-
troed Germany must have food and raw materials.
Che is in position to pay for imports, thus she
turns TO aggression, Japan did in China and other
nations have done throughout history only she coaks
her aggression under the guse of regaining her colo
MES just right quoting at length from the late
President Wilson's Fourteen Points which in one
point called for "a free, open minded and absolutely
impartial adjustment of all colonial claims"
Regaining her colonies would mean raw materials
for the Germany and, too it would tend to re-
move her feeling of humiliation before the world
her defeat in the war, and prepare her to attempt
again to win "a place in the SUM-"
Colonies which aggression, have been the
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-01-20

cause of the majority of wars. They may well be
the cause of another conflagraton unless the new
Germany is checked economically before her power
crazed war loose his hordes to again attempt
to seize control of jttery Europe