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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07
CHILD HEALTH WEEK PROGRAM PRESENTED
 BY STUDENTS TODAY

Students of the fifth, sixth, sev- enth and eighth grades presented a Child Health Week program at the grade school auditorium this morning, under the direction of the hygiene teachers, Miss Helen Par rott, Miss Elma Olson and Helen Webster, and w. P. Hautala.
 Two introductory skits demon strated the importance of proper care of the nose and eyes, while a third showed a scene in dentists office with accompanying instruc- tion in care of teeth.
 The main skit of the program was la class room scene in which the teacher, played by Violet Paul, brought before the class the im- portance of various health rules.
 The program was opened by group singing led by Miss Ruth Coffin.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07
BALL OPENING ISPOSTPONED
 FOR ONE WEEK

Baseball was once again very much in the foreground last even ing at the regular monthly meet ing of the Firemen's Club, of the Juneau Volunteer Fire Depart ment.
 Following discussion of routine, minor business matters, the Bremen turned their full attention to base ball upon presentation of motion that the Department immediately apply for PWA loan and grant for the construction of grandstand at Firemen's Park.
 Even though it is known that there will be no PWA funds avail able before June, it was voted to apply for the loan now, in order to possibly establish a preference, and Fire Chief V. w. Mulvihill is to seek the City's approval of the ap- plication at the City Council meet ing tonight. It was also voted to immediately commence construction of temporary bleachers at the ball park, by Voluntary labor.
 The committee composed of J. E. Pegues and Secretary Edward Swee- ney reported that it had appeared before the local Carpenters Union, lon Monday evening, seeking permis- sion from that body for voluntary workers on the ball park bleachers dugouts and scoring booth, to use carpenters tools, without conflict with tic union carpenters. The To- |cal carpenters not only agreed to grant the Departments request, but will supply a carpenters boss to oversee the worK, and several of their members, to work on the bleachers and other ball park con- struction next Sunday morning.
 President William A. Holzheim- CT, of the Gastineau Channel Base- ball League, was in attendance at the meeting last evening, and ask ed the Departments approval for the deferring of the opening of the league baseball season, one week from the scheduled opening date, to May 16 The department in- formed President Holzheimer that he had full authority to deal with the schedule and other league mat ters as he saw fit; whereup Proxy Holzheimer announced that the Minor League schedule will take place, as planned. tomorrow even- ing at 6:30 o'clock with the Mer- chants opposing the Cardinals.
 President Holzheimer announced that besides the stands not being ready, two other reasons entered in to his decision to postpone the sea- son opening. Second in import ance was that the Douglas baseball team, scheduled to open against the Moose, has not yet received its new suits. Thirdly, the Elks' ball team has so far been unable, because of weather. to get in sufficient prac- tice to round into shape, and start ing the season week later would result in a better balanced league.
 As now planned, the season will open with a nine-inning game be- tween the Moose and Douglas, at 5:30 o'clock Sunday, May l6. The three earlier games to have been played next week will be worked in as extra games during the first half of the regular season.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07
BARR FLIES HIGH
 TO MINE THIS AIM.

Flying to the Polaris-Taku Mine with Richard Holmes, mining equip ment man, as passenger, Pilot l.. F. Barr took off from the Juneau airport this morning in his North Canada Air Express Pilgrim plane and catching himself plenty of al- titude, flew straight across the ice cap to the river. Pilot Barr returned from the mine by the same route this afternoon, arriving at the land- ing field about 2 o'clock.
 Barr is scheduled to make an- other flight to Atlin, B. O.. tomor- row, following the arrival from the south of the steamer Princess Lou ise.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07
REFLECTS
 OFFICIALS FOR
 ANOTHER YEAR
Frank Taylor Chairman ol Board, Archie Shiels, of
 Bellingham. President

BELLINGHAM, Wash, May IT. All Directors of the Pacific Am- erican Fisheries were reelected at the annual meeting of the stock holders Thursday when the direc- tors reelected all officers including Frank Taylor, of San Francisco, as Chairman of the Board and Archie Shields, of Bellingham, President.
 No announcement was made con- corning the reported planned expan- sion.
 President Shiels said he had mo comment" on the widespread re- ports regarding negotiations for the purchase of an interest in the AL aska Steamship Company.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07
Japanese Plans Are Real Threat,
 Alaska Industry
Commissioner Bell Discuss es Floating Canneries
 Off Northern Coast

PORTLAND, oregon, May '. - Frank T. Bell, United States Fish, cries Commissioner, termed the Japanese plans to operate floating canneries on the Alaskan Coast, is real threat to ruin the Alaska salmon industry.
 q think however, that satisfac- tory agreement will be worked out by the Department of State so we will not have to face crisis, Commissioner Bell said.
 The Commissioner also said the ladders on the Bonneville Dam will prevent damage to the Columbia River salmon industry.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07
BERLIN MOURNS GREAT DISASTER ITO HINDENbURC
Nazi Air Ministry Confers with Hitler-Commis-
 sion Coming, U. 5.

BERLIN, May TIA shocked and fearful German nation today sum- moned an official commission for a quick trip and investigation over seas to fix the cause for the disas- ter to the Zeppelin Hindenburg.
 Tn the midst of the great emo- ton, the nation rallied, however, and is planning to continue making such ships.
 The Nazi Air Ministry was called this afternoon for conference with Chancellor Hitler.
 A relief fund for the families of the victims iias already been started with gift ot $12,000.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07
AMERICAN DEAD IN HINDENbURC
 AIRSH|P CRASH
San Francisco Man Among Victims Man, Daughter
 Die, Wife, Sons Escape

LAKEHURST, NJ, May 7-The known American dead in the zep- pelin Hindenburg crash is as fol- lows:
 Allan Hagaman, member of the ground crew who died in the drop ping of flaming debris.
 Moritz Feibusch, of San Fran cisco.
 John Pannes and wife, of New York
 Edward Douglas, of New York.
 Hermann Doehner, of Mexico City. His daughter Irene, Is, died later from injuries in a hospital Mrs. Doehner and two sons es- capped.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07
NEW PRESSURE BEING ExERTED,
 MOVIE STRIKE
National Boycott and Wide. spread Picketing Gain
 Headway, Hollywood


 HOLLYWOOD, Cal, May 7.-The plan of striking film studio crafts men to put new pressure on the pro- ducers by a national boycott and widespread picketing gained head way today.
 John L. Lewis, CIO. chief, tele- graphed the leaders here that union workers, no matter what their af- filiations, should support the strik- CTS.
 The General Executive Board of eile United Automobile Workers, c. TO affiliates, have telegraphed a pledge for solidarity of 100000 au- tomobile workers"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07
ED SNYDERS HERE
 FOR WEEKS STAY

MT. and Mrs. Ed Snyder of Ten akee arrived in Juneau by Alaska Air Transport yesterday and are expected to remain here for about a week
 Mrs. Snyder, who is suffering from severe case of influenza, is now confined to St. Ann's Hospital where she is reported to be in fa- yorable condition.
 MT. Snyder, leading merchant at Tenakee, is to conduct various bus mess matters while here. He is stopping at the Hotel Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07
Early Ice Break
 Forecast as Nenana Cuts Into Panama

Early break of the ice at Nenana loomed today as report from Fair banks gave the lowest temperature last night as 30 above with the mer- cury rising to 32 above at o'clock this morning. It reached high of 50 there yesterday. The Weather Bureau reported that the Nenana river had cut across the Panama below the signal whistle and there was some water in Cinema
 Slough.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07
BASEBALL TODAY

The following are scores of base ball games played this afternoon in the two Major Leagues:
 National League Pittsburgh 8; Philadelphia 3. Cincinnati 5; Boston 3. St. Louis 2; New York g. Chicago l; Brooklyn 12.
 American League Washington 2; Detroit 4.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07
RAzING OLD BUILDING

Lee Rox and Wes Russell have been given the contract by the R.. J. Sommers Construction Company for tearing down the old boat shed building on the new Standard Oil Company site on Willoughby Ave nue to make way for the Stand ards new construction and work is now underway.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07
Survivors Only Give One Answer: Il Don't Know
 What Happened"
FORMER COMMANDER
 TALKS FROM HOSPITAL
No Light Is Shed, However, on Disaster-T Thorough
 Probe Is Started

IAKEHURST, N.J., May z. What caused the disaster to the great German Zeppelin Hindenburg?
 The first answer, from those who escaped the fiery, flaming craft is, 'I don't know. It happened so quick ly."
 There is no second answer, as yet, and this will probably not be answered until after a thorough inquiry is made.
 The disaster today remains g mystery.
 From his bed in a hospital, where he is gravely injured, Capt. Ernest Lehman, Zep- pelin Commander during the World War and former com mander of the Hindenburg, making the trip in an advisory capacity, said:
 "I do not know what hap
  pened. She just went up in a fiery blaze and then crashed. " Capt. Mag Pruss, veteran airgnan and making his first voyage as commander, also lying gravely injured in a hospital, said:
 ''It happened, what and how, I do not know. Explo- sion-yes I guess there was one can't explain what hap pened."
 Gill Wilson, State Aviation Inspector, announcing an inn mediate investigation of both Federal and State authorities said:
 Something strange was the cause of the disaster. In all of my 21 years flying ex- perience, I have seen crack ups. explosions and flaming airplanes, but nothing meas ures up to this."
 From Ora, Austria, came this from Dr. Hugo Eckener, former commander of the Hindenburg:
 T cannot grasp that flames have turned our pride into a smashed skeleton"
 Dr. Eckner further said: T should say that if this disaster was caused by sabotage. only the firing of a bullet into the bags could have ac- complished it and this seems high ly unlikely"
 pr. Eckner suggested, as pos sibjlity, that some hydrogen, usually released when the ship is lowered, might have been sufficiently con- centrated as to be ignited by light ming or spark. or that the water ballast was released, for m in n g stream to earth that might have served as an electrical conductor and bring up a spark from the ground or someone was smoking aboard
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07
GIANT AIRSHIP IS WRECKED BY
 BIG EXPLOSION
Hindenburg Comes Down at Naval Airport Carry
 ing Many to Death
TRAGEDY STRIKES
 QUICK AS LIGHTNING
American Troops Rake Over Smouldering
 Ruins for Bodies

LAKEHURST, N.J., May 2.
 Trapped in a flaming hell of high explosive gas, 30 per- sons are today listed as known dead or missing in the crash of the mammoth silvered Zep- pelin Hindenburg which oc~ cured at 6:23 o'clock last evening, or 3:23 o'clock yes- terday afternoon, Pacific Coast time.
 The tragedy, striking with lightning swiftness, occurring as the giant air craft hung 200 feet aloft, preparing to moor at the end of it's twenty first voyage across the North Atlantic, left 68 survivors, many terribly burned and in- jured.
 Twenty-six bodies had been recovered up to dawn today.
 American troops worked throughout the night and are continuing today to rack over the smouldering ruins for more bodies.
 Allan Hagaman, member of the ground crew at the Naval Air Station, who was prepar- ing to assist in the mooring of the Zeppelin, was caught amid the blazing debris spilling from the air in a fiery rain and was killed.
 Between Life, Death
 Dozens of survivors who were either catapulted or came stumbling dazedly out of the holocaust, hover today between life and death in nearby hospitals.
 Anxious relatives scanned the charred and mutilated forms lying in the temporary morgue in the airport garage as the Army troops picked through the still smouldering ruins.
 Sabotage, Theory
 A F e d e ral Investigating Committee has begun to probe the disaster, having in- timations that the mystery explosion might have been caused by sabotage"
 The sabotage theory was advanced by dirigible experts and the first suggestion came from Ora, Austria, from Dr. Hugo Eckener, veteran for mer commander, also from Count c. c. von Zeppelin, nephew of the famed German inventor, who is now in Chi
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07
THIRTY DIE IN FLAMING HELL OF GA
Nazi Flag Flies 1 At Half Staff
 In Washington

WASHINGTON, May 2. - The Nazi flag flew at half staff here today to the memory of those who perished in the crash of the Zeppe- lin Hindenburg. The members of the German Embassy have tear stained faces over the great dis aSter.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07
SYMP ATHY IS
 EXP KISSED BY
 U. s. PRESIDENT
Roosevelt Sends Message of Coincidence to Fam
 lilies of Victims, Hitler

GALVESTON, Tex, May T. = Last night President Roosevelt sent message to Chancellor Hitler ex- pressing deep sympathy at the Hin denburg crash and also sent mes sages of sympathy to the families of those who perished in the disas- ter.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07
ARNOLD HoMEwARD BOUND

c. B. Arnold, Manager of radio station KINY, is a passenger for Juneau on the North Sea which left Seattle this morning. He went south several weeks ago on business. He is being accompanied north by Ed win A. Kraft of Seattle, station owner.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07
MCCORMICK ON NORTH SEA

Deputy Marshal John Mccormick is returning to Juneau on the North Sea after taking prisoners to in- stitutions in the States. Mrs. Mo- Cormick. who accompanied him south, is going east for several months visit with relatives and friends.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07
DR. CARLSON SAILS

Dr. Rae Lillian Carlson, local op- tometrist. left today aboard the Northland for Wrangell on a short business trip and is scheduled to return here by the first of next week
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, May T. = Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 1928, American Can 101h, American Light and Power l0b, Anaconda 52H. Bethlehem Steel STE. Calumet and Hecla A. Commonwealth and Southern 2M, Curtiss Wright 6. General Motors 59A, International Harvester 108la Kenpecott 55h. New York Central 48%, Southern Pacific 60A, United States Steel 104M, United Corpora tion 5A, Cities Service 3ss, Repub- lie Steel 38A, Pure Oil 199s, Holly Sugar 347s, Pound S493A.
 DOW. JONES AVERAGES
 The following are today's Dow. Jones averages: industrials 175.89. rails 6063, utilities 2928.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07
KIRKs RETURNING

MT. and Mrs. William B. Kirk wellknown Juneau residents, are passengers from Seattle on the North Sea for their home in Juneau after an extended trip Outside.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-07
The Weather

(By the U. s. Weather Bureau)
 Forecast for Juneau and U- cinity, beginning at 4 p. m.. May 2: Cloudy tonight and Saturday, probably showers; moderate to fresh southeast winds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-19
Twenty-Six Cases On
 Traffic Court Docket
Seven Operators ArFaigned On Charge of Driving
 Whae Under Influence of Liquor; NOlles Recorded

Twentysix cases were given consideration this morn fe in local trac court by Judge Edward Mascoo Of the total number drivers arraigned for opeTate motor vehicles while under the influence of quor eight faced the court violations of the rules of the road four were aagned for reckless driving and several others on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-19
at this time would De inadVisabIe.

at this time would be i1advisabIe.
 The unions national executive board meets in Washington today to formulate a policy to be followed in dealings between union officials in the two countries. General Mo- tors already has recognized the union in its United States plants.
 Thompson's promise of financial aid, a compromise offer to quiet de- inands for walk outs across the bor- der, was followed by appointment of three committees which were or- dered to draft plans for continuing the strike into the summer if neces- sary.
 Sick, benevolent and welfare committees were named. An enter tainment committee planned to or ganize 9 softball league and to pro- mote other athletic contests.
 Place Is Deadlocked
 Attempts to negotiate a strike set- clement were deadlocked after col- lapse of a conference in Toronto on Saturday with Premier Mitchell F. Hepburn.
 The premier declared that c. H. Willard, president of the Oshawa U. A. w. unit, had double crossed" him because he had promised to represent the local union only and then had told J. L. Cohen, Oshawa union counsel, that he was present as a c. I. O. member"
 Willard is trying to play both ends against the middle" Hepburn said.
 The premier, who announced that he would not deal with "John l.. Lewis and his paid hirelings of the c. I. o." said that the Ontario gov- ernr1ent Sis also prepared to save Canadian gold mines in which the c. l. Q. is attempting to organize" !"
 He said the organization also was active among workers in the nickel mines near Sudbury, operated by the International Nickel company.
 Refuses to Comment
 Homer Martin, president of the U. A. w.. returned to Detroit yes OCAA0J uAUCA NOA1ACA1 HE W1CAl SUI1kC leaders here. He refused to com ment on the strikers demand that he call out workers in the United States, but indicated that such ac- tion would be unwise in view of the agreement between General Motors and the union signed at the conclll- sion of a 44-day General Motors strike last February. NJ 2
 One reason for the strikers re- sentiment, it was said, was that the controversy now had become one between the c. I. o. and Hepburn rather than between General Mo tors of Canada and its employees. The strikers were said to feel that they had been left without support while union officials in the United States devoted their efforts toward defeating the premier. Y
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-19
MARATHON GOT
 STARTED AT NOON
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Ahead On First Mile

After the first mile, Italo Alnecan- geoli of Beverly was leading.
 Second was James Shaw of Toronto, while Mel Porter of New ark, N. J., was third, and Ellison (Tarzan) Brown of Bradford, R. T., defending champion, was fourth. Pat Derigis of Baltimore, the 1885 runner-up, was fifth.
 Napoleon Sirnoneau of Quebec led the field into Ashland, two miles from the start.
 Clarence De Mar, seven-time winner of the event, was fourth. The warm weather (63 and rising) was favorable to this 48-year-oid veteran.
 Time Is Slow
 At South Fran1sngnam, 5.3 miles from the start and the first official timing station, Bruno s. Mazzeo of Rockland, Me, was leading. His time, g minutes 34 3-5 second was 3 minutes Il 1-5 seconds slower than "Tarzan'' Browns course record, es- tablished last year.
 Second was Andre J. Brunelle of Medford, who trailed by 100 yards.
 Punched with Brunelle, id this order, were Leo o. Giard of Brock ton, Kelley, James Clements of Someryille, William Steiner of New York, Dave Komonen, Sudbury, Ont. Walter Hornby of Hamilton, On tario.
 :" Roy Oliver of New Glasgow, N. s., was running ninth, Les PaWson of Webster of Hamilton, Ont, eleventh, and de Marr, twelfth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-19
TWO BEAUTIFUL
 GIRLS IN MOVIES

Hollywood, April 19-(UP)-Film fortune simled alike today on two beautiful girls who, although born to different station in life, were headed toward possible motion pic ture stardorn with newly signed contracts.
 From Pasadena came Gwen Gaze, @Iittle Theater" actress, daughter of a Pasadena insurance broker. Miss Gaze studied at the Royal Acamedy of Dramanic Arts, London, and ap- peared in several English stage production. She was signed by Uni- versal studio after a scout spotted her on the Little Theater stage.
 In New York, 1rma Wilsen blonde night club entertainer, wa. similarly selected and shipped herl by 2Otti Century FOX studios. Hei seven-year contract for $100 to $f6g per week was approved by the courts, a necessary forrnality be- cause she is only 18. She will be trained for the screen in the stu dip's Dramatic school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-19

than two years" Nesselowitz said. "Resistance? No, he didn't make no resistance because he couldn't, I suppose. He was too drunk. We couldn't wake him tip ourselves. I don't know much about what they say he did. But only no good bum would act as he has acted and stayed away from his wife and baby for two years. Yes, even the little girl ain't seen her papa for two years until he comes home yester- day-dead drunk.
 Didn't Know About Crime
 "Of course, we didn't know he was wanted by the police. So we left him in bed. My daughter she is all upset about it. It is very bad luck that has come to my family all of a sudden"
 Mrs. Eleanore Ross confirmed her fathers statement that she had not seen her husband in two years.
 State police took Ross to Monti- cello, Sullivan county seat 10 miles from here.
 A search of his pockets disclosed about a dozen tickets for gypsy festival to be given by the Original Gypsy Irna" on May 21 featuring Julia and her orchestra in New York city.
 Ross was described as about 5 feet 10 inches tall, of dark complexion.
 st
 Toys made in Germany last year numbered 40 per cent more than
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-19
COUNTY HOME IS
 SHOCK TOPROBERS
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picked them up, and their stories were heard. Provandie was arrested on a charge of indecent assault, and his wife, Isabelle, 55, and her brother Wendell D.. Ford, 35, Nal den, Mass, were held on embezzle- rnent and receiving stolen goods charges, respectively.
 The committee adjourned hear ings late last night, announcing It would reconvene tonight in the county commissioners offices. It promised to hear the stories of four other girls who claimed in previous testimony to state police and hu- rnane society authorities they were approached indecently by the super intendent, now free in $1,000 bail for court appearance Wednesday
 Meet Within Home
 The committee held its meetings within the home, only a few feet away from where the alleged inde- cencies occurred. Outside, a steady stream of automobiles from many states rolled along the streets, their occupants peering with curiosity at the 105 children playing in the yard of the home.
 Some of the children told the committee they rarely had any eggs for breakfast.
 we never see any eggs" one said. "I've heard other people have ham and eggs for breakfast. It must be wonderful"
 Another said all she ever got for breakfast was cereal, milk and cocoa.
 Meantime, state police, under di- rection of Lieut.. Ross V. Urquhart, delyed further into records of the institution to substantiate the erll- bezzlement charges against Mrs. Proyandie. She has been accused ot one specific charge of diversion of funds, and Ford has one charge of receiving stolen goods against him.
 Miss Mildred Rogue, investigator for the Connecticut Humane so- ciety, questioned children as to their treatmnet from the Provar- dies. Mrs. Provandie was employed as matron at the home.