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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-26
SIXTY ONE SITDOWNERS
 FORGED OUT, WAUKEGAN

WAUKEGAN, Illinois, Feb. 26.-- Sixty-one sitdowners have been forced out of the Fansteel Mettal- urgical Plant by 50 deputies. The sitdowners withstood the tear gas attack for one hour and twenty min utes and then came out, some of the strikers bleeding from the gas effects. The plant has been occu- pied since February IT.
 Coughing and weeping the strik- CTS fled after holding out as long as they could.
 Sheriff DoolittIe said he will place all of them under arrest later in the day.
 The sitdowners were not prepared for the onslaught this morning when the deputies made an attack at 4 o'clock The deputies had a tower on a truck and from this shot gas shells through the windows.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-26
66 SITDOWNERS
 MARCH OUT OF DOUGLAS PLANT
Give Themselves Up as 300 Armed Peace Of-
 hcers Reach Scene :.
OVER THREE HUNDRED PLACED UNDER ARREST
Tear Gas Attack Is Too Much for Men Holding
 Plant in Illinois

SANTA MONICA, Cal, Feb. 26.--. Sitdown strikers, numbering 66, in the Douglas Aircraft Corporation plant the worlds largest airplane factory, surrendered last night to some 300 peace officers armed with grand jury indictments, clubs, pis- tols, tear gas bombs and two ma- chine guns.
 Attorney James Carter, for the strikers, said the sitdowners capi- tulated only upon assurance of a quick hearing on their recently filed complaint against the Douglas Cor poration which is set for March 5.
 Busick Schmolder obtained his release on a $l 900 bond today and began organizing pickets, declaring the strike will go on. He is an or ganizer for the CIO.
 Ready To Talk Business Donald Douglas, President of the aircraft corporation said: Now Ithat workers are no longer occupy ling our plant. we stand ready and willing to carry out the companys labor policy maintained over a period of four years and meet the representative of any legitimate la bor group to discuss any and all grievances"
 Thirty police and deputy sher- ifs guarded the plant today.
 There are some 200 men still hold- ing out in the Northrop plant, a subsidiary of the Douglas plant, and they are also threatened with ejectment and arrest.
 Many Arrested
 Three hundred and forty-one strikers have been arrested from grand jury indictments and attor- neys are arranging to post bail bonds totalling $34l ,oO0 Bond brokers said the premiums will be about -$20 900 and come from the CIO Committee, Detroit, right out of the John L. Lewis war chest"
 The Los Angeles Grand Jury was called today to indict 200 sitdown- CTS in the Northrop plant.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-26
MARINE DEATH INQUIRY ENDS
Findings of Seattle Board $ Investigation Sent to
 Washington

. SEATTLE, Feb. 26.-The Federal Bureau of Navigation's Steamboat Inspection Board completed inves- tigation today into deaths in three marine mishaps.
 In the case of Byron Smith, 50 years old. of Ketchikan, who as first mate on the M. s. Discovery was lost overheard in storm neal Seward on November p, former as- sociates testified that mountainous seas swept the ship during the storm.
 Findings of the board will be sent to Washington and decision will be made there.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-26
CORDOvA WATER SHORT AGE DUE TO BAD LEAKS
Situation Growing Worse Town Will Repair Pipes
 If Company Won't

CORDOVA, Alaska, Feb. 26. = The water situation is growing worse here.
 Shortage has limited subscrib- CTS to two hours use of water day.
 The City Council meeting last night issued an ultimatum to the water company demanding that it repair leaks in water pipes immed- lately, or the town will do so, charg- ing the expense to the company.
 Three extra men have been placed on watch to prevent danger of fire
 Pressure instruments show that the pipes are leaking badly. but II is believed that if they are re- paired there will be plenty of water available.
 It is proposed to hire fifty men to hunt leaks in the main pipeline
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-26
FAIRBANKS IS QUAKE ROCKED;
 SHOCK SEVERE
Unable to Tell from Which Direction It Came
 Glacier Moving On

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Feb. 26.-- The most severe earthquake record- ed here in years occurred at 7:45 o'clock Wednesday night.
 pr. Erwin s. Bran1fall, Profess sor of Physics at the University of Alaska, said the quake was so se- we're that he was unable to tell what direction it came from but he said it was close to Fairbanks.
 Meanwhile the Black Rapids glac- fer continues moving toward the Black Rapids roadhouse.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-26
IS TO DISCUSS CONDITION OF UNITED STATES Chief Executive Makes An nouncement to News
 men About Plans BROADCAST ON NIGHT OF MARCH 3, HE SAYS Will Touch on Many Prob lems, Probably Reorgan-
 ization of Court, Too

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-Presi- dent Roosevelt, at press confer ence this forenoon, said he will make a nation wide radio talk on the night of March on the state of the Nation.
 It is expected by White House of ficials, the talk will include dis cussion of the court reorganization plan.
 President Roosevelt warned the newsmen not to go out on 8 limb in predicting however that his ad- dress will be on the court issue The talk will be about one half hour beginning at 7:30 o'clock, Pa cific Coast Standard time.
 Statement Before Debate President Roosevelt made the an- nouncement just before the Senate prepared to debate on the legisla- ton to permit Supreme Court Jus tices to retire voluntarily on full pay when they reach the age ot TO years
 The Chief Executive, replying to repeated inquiries whether tn ( court will be discussed said his speech will touch good many prob lems affecting the state of the Ma ton. He further said he had nc idea what he will put into his talk now
  here for Warm Springs, Ga, the day after his talk.
 PASSES SENATE
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 26. The Senate has passed the Summers Justices retirement bill, 76 to 1 after brief debate.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-26
NEW AYR LINE TO WESTWARD
 IN BUSINESS
Inaugural Flights M de Planes Equipped for 2
 Way Communication

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Feb. 26. Inaugural flights have been made by the Alaska Interior Airline which has three planes equipped with radio for two way commnni- cations.
 Pilots Don Goodman and Oscar Winchell, northern veterans, are partners in the new enterprise.
 It is planned to establish net work of radio stations to contact the planes. The company will op- crate between Anchorage, and the Kuskokwim country, including Flat, Takotna. McGrath. B hel, Holy Cross and Sleetmute.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-26
IN THE SENATE

At a brief session this morning before adjourning until Il o'clock tomorrow so as to have the after noon to consider bills in committee, the Senate invited Dr. Charles E. Bunnell, President of the University of Alaska, to explain the various Federal measures under which the Territory would benefit if it en- acted laws accepting their provis- ions. They deal mostly with ex- tension acts.
 Senate Bill 68. providing for a Territorial Tax Commissioner, also was up for second reading and was moved along to it's place on the general file for final action tomor- row although unsuccessful effort was made to indefinitely postpone it.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-26
Race, Nerland Give Democrats Treat in House

The two Republican members of the Territorial House showed their political colors definitely in the House today by displaying in their lapels for the enlightenment of the Democratic majority brilliant sunflowers. Reviying memories of MT. Landon and sunfsowers were Andrew Nerland of the Fourth and Harry Race of the First.
 As sly gesture to the majority MT. Nerland, when he took the chair as chairman of the committee of the whole this afternoon, with smile removed his flower and laid it gent ly on the table.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-26
HIGH LICENSE LIQUOR BILL IS
 UP IN HOUSE
McCutcheon Measure Is Amended to Cover
 Windows, Doors

Handling of liquor became a re- vived topic in the Legislature today as the House began consideration Eof the McCutcheon high license li- luor bill sometimes referred to as the saloon bill The measure, which provides for the sale of liquor and would set up system similar to the old saloon system, was up for seccnd reading and amendment and the major amendment to be adopted today was to eliminate that portion which provided that the view through the windows be un- obstructed
 It was moved by George Laiblin of the Second and supported by a majority of the House that win dows and doors Of liquor places un- der the bill should be covered so that children and others could not see inside from the sidewalk or street.
 Three general licenses are pro- vided for under the wholesale retail and manufacturer. License fec for the wholesale license would be $1 500 per year. Retail license Is divided into three classes, name Fly. general dispensary, license $1,- loco; club, license $250. and Road House, license sl00. There are two classes of man,lfaeturers' licenses Brewery and Distillery. License on the former would be $500 per year and distillery $500.
 The House had several other measures in second reading this morning and passed one. the Jot Green bill which provides for the providing of Territorial seals fol Territorial offices.
 The bill asking $25,000 for the erection of a mausoleum at the Pioneers Home in Sitka. as recom- mended by Superintendent Filler Hansen in his report. was defeat ed yesterday by vote of 13 to two
 As a special order this afternoon at 2 o'clock, the House had under consideration the gross gold tax bill which provides for a three pei cent levy on gross production oi gold and platinum mines. Ar amendment was offered to the bill yesterday afternoon by Leonard Smith of the Second which would place a two per cent gross tax or all mining production, but due tc the late hour it was put over until today so that copies of the mend ment could be made for each mem Der.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-26
Alaska University Student, Merchant of
 Fairbanks, Married

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Feb. B. Miss Frances Hosler, of Anchorage, student at the University of Alas ka, and Ray Kohler, local merch- ant, have been married here at the Presbyterian Church.
 Mrs. D. s. Hosler. of a pioneer family. arrived here Monday to att tend the wedding of her daughter and returned on Thursdays train to her home.
 MT. and Mrs. Kohler will make their home here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-26
wpA sITDOwNERs

SPOKANE, Wash. Feb. 26-Threc hundred WPA sitdowners continued today to occupy the District Head- quarters, making the third consec- utive day. They are demanding jobs, of which there are none, and also that the Workers Alliance be the sole bargaining agency.
 Major Mott Sawyer. District Su- pervisor, went to Seattle today to confer with State Administrator Don Abel. He said the Alliance has been recognized as the bargain ing agency for it's members only and not the listed WPA workers. He said there were no more jobs under the present quota.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-26
STOCK QUOTATIONS


 NEW YORK, Feb. 26. Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is Is, American Can l07M, American Light and Power 1872, Anaconda 547s, Bethlehem Steel 91M, Calumet and Hecla l9, Commonwealth and Southern 3h General Motors 65h, International Harvester 103H, Kennecott 639s, New York Central 45, Southern Pa cific 54A, United States Steel 110# United Corporation 6%, Cities Ser vice As, Pound $4.88 15l16, Repub- lie Steel 347s, Cerro de Pasco 76as, Lima Locomotive 76l5, American Zinc, Lead and Smelling 167s.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-26
ONE TILT IN
 CONGRESS IS
 FINALLY WON
Extension of Reciprocal Tariff Law Approved,
 Sent to Roosevelt

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.--Admin- istration leaders in the Senate, winning the first major tilt of the session, have sent to the White House the measure to extend the reciprocal tariff law for three years.
 The Act empowers the President to reduce trade barriers through reciprocal agreements with foreign nations. Such pacts are not subject to approval by Congress
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-26
TWO-YEAR-OLD BOY KID MAPPED
 IN ARGENT INA
Scion of althy Family Abducted House to
 House Search Made

LA PLATA, Argentina, Feb. 26.- Police have thrown blockade around the Mar del Plata area and pressed house to house search for the kidnapers of two-year-o Eu- genio Peyrera Iraola, scion of one of Argentina's great baronial fami- lies.
 The boy disappeared Wednesday from the great estate. All clues have failed to bring results. The boys five-year-old brother saw man carry him away but he cannot give a good description of him.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-26
Black Rapids Glacier To Be Inspected by Seattle Good WilIers

SEATTLE, Feb. 26.-Thomas M. Pelly, Chairman of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce Good Will Tour, and the party plans to inspect the Black Rapids Glacier and eat lunch at Revelle's Black Rapids roadhouse on June IT if the glac- fer does not destroy the roadhouse.
 The tour party leaves Seattle on the steamer Aleutian on June 5.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-26
Gen. Sherman Put
 On 3-Cent Stamp

WASHINGTON. Feb. 26. The Postoffice Department put Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman on a Scent postage stamp today.
 The South Carolina and Georgia Legislatures had protested the ac- ton commemcrating the Federal Civil War general.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-26
DEFENDERS IN
 SPAIN MOVED
 DOWN, REPORT
Entire Battalion Claimed Wiped Out by Insur-
 gent Attackers

AVIELA. Spain, Feb. 26.-The In- surgent command said the Govern ment's offensive has collapsed on the Madrid front after the Insur- gents annihiliated an entire bat talion of Madrid Militiamen esti- mated between 600 and 1000 men
 Machine guns and hand gren- ades were used to down the gov- ernment soldiers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-26
DEADLOCK IN
 NEGOTIATIONS

DETROIT, Mich, Feb. 26.-Post- strike negotiations between the General Motors Corporation and the United Automobile Workers of America are deadlocked over the union demands for 30-hour week The corporation insists on keeping 40-hour week.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-26
OUT TO KETCHIKAN

Among those booked to leave Ju- neau for Ketchikan today on the motorship Norco are MT. and Mrs. A. Waltenberg, from the Lighthouse station at Point Retreat; and Earl Thatcher, Ketchikan Hardware rep resentative.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-26
Sir Guy to Be Laid
 to Rest in England

HOLLYWOOD, Cal, Feb. 26.- Funeral services for Sir Guy Stand ing, English motion picture actor who died suddenly Wednesday, will be held Monday morning. The remains will be taken to England by the widow for burial
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-26
15o,0O0 GET
 WAGE BOOST

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. Feb. 26. -One hundred and fifty thousand California cannery workers will get 25 per cent wage increase next Monday.
 The new rates give men 50 cents an hour and women 40 cents.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-26
FDR TO MAKE NATION WIDE ADDRESS
Gipe Reindeer Back to Eskimos; Dimond Seeking
 Appropriation for Deal

have been permitted to have the reindeer in the beginning" said the Delegate.
 Continuing, the Delegate said There has been a constant con- flict. By giving the Eskimos the exclusive ownership, peace will be restored and the Eskimos will be rendered largely independent"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-26
 FOUND DEAD,
 CREEK CABIN
Body of C. L. Dalby Flown to Circle Springs, Inves-
 tigation, Burial

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Feb. 26. - George L. Dalby, aged 63, native of Sedalia, Missouri, prospector and trapper, 34 years resident of the Yukon and Alaska, was found dead in his cabin on a creek in the Circle District. The body was flown to Cir cle Springs by Pilot Jimmy Dod- son for investigation and burial.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-26
Believes Majority of People Supporting
 Roosevelt Court Plan

WILBUR, Wash, Feb. 26.--Hol- gar Jurdensen, President of the Idaho Washington Farmers Union. said he believes 90 percent of the people support the Presidents Court reorganization program.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-26

Z WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-Alaska Delegate Anthony J. Dimond has asked Congress to give the reindeer back to the Eskimos and has pro- posed a s2OOO,000 appropriation to purchase the herds owned by Amer jeans and Laplanders operating in the Territory.
 The white men should never
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-26
Sunny" Cal. Not Living
 Up to Name

HOLLYWOOD, Cal, Feb 26. = Motion picture company records show that sunny" California has had only one full day of sunshine during the past eight weeks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-26
RADIO MAN HERE

James A. Britton. owner of the radio broadcasting station at Ket- chikan, is now a visitor in Juneau. having arrived here from his home city aboard the steamer Northwest ern.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-26

Greta Garbo has given up the dressing room she occupied for 10 years for suite in MG.M.'s fancy Inew star building"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-26
PUBLIC ENEMY ESCAPES

LA PLATA, Feb 26.-Antonio Ca- prioli, Public Enemy No. 1, and his companion known as Little Boy" escaped late this afternoon in a gun battle with the police seek ing the kidnapers of the Iraola boy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-02-26
DOW, JONES AVERAGES

The following are today's Dow, Jones averages: industrials 18717 rails 57.81. utilities 34.02.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24

starring John Barrymore with John Howard, Louise Campbell Reginald Denny and E. F. Give. Here !S ad- venture aS romantic as devil-may. care Drummond himself. Ills flancee disappears into the London night leaving Q riddle as the only clue Here Is deep mystery with Drunl- mond putting oil his heart Into solv. ing it while tho audience sits in suspense. Don't miss this dandy Christmas show at the Warner Strand starting tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
SIMONE SIMON TO
 SING IN PICTURE
"LOve And Misses" Begins FOur.Day Run at LOew's
 POIi Tomorrow

At least part of the news about Love And Kisses" ought to be on Page one as an extra. Slmone Si. mon singsl And how the glorious glamor girl s!ngsl
 Twentieth Century .Tox's new idea in musical show hits, which opens tomorrow ct the Locw Poll thcater, is, to borrow c phrase from one of It's stars, Q wowsahl And with seven hot.and-hisslng Gordon and Revel song hits.
 Under tho order of new business 1t brings up that old toss.around be. tween the Rajah of Rib, Walter Winchell, and his "Old Mousetrap' Ben Bernie. This T. N. T..for. two picture has 6 new kind ot "ummph" (hOw this talk creeps Into the language) in the co.staTring ef. forts of Q torchy new einaone ei. mon touching of the pf [ fuse.
 But what will bowl the audience over is that this sweet.hot from Paris, once c breath.taking little school lass, swishes her way through on eyo.filling array of gowns that makes male hearts 90 around Ike grassh0ppers In Q cardboard box. And when one Is ready to accept her surprising now glarnor and swing singing as ezliiliarating experience, she tops the climax by thrilling her hearers with the difiicult Bell Song" from tho opera "Lnknae."
 "Love And Kisses" marks Q new
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24
COMEDY HIT OF
 YEAR AT STRAND
Irene Dunne and Cary Grant CO.Starred in
 "The Awful Truth"

Irene Dunno end Cary Grant ir the top-fiight comedy hit of th' year, "rhe Awful Truth, heads tht gaia Christmas show the Strand wil present for four days starting to- morrow (Saturday). The story is ai meaty as 1t is funny, and happily stays on this side of the "screwball' sort of screen fare,
 Coming to the screen from the wit-dipped pen of Vina Delmar, au. thor of Bad dirl'. "The Awful Truth" depicts the marital miShapt of the Warriners, played by Mis- Dunne and Cary Grant. Wealthy and very much in love with each other, they nevertheless come k grief in the divorce cesirts wher Misunderstanding are amplifiee with disastrous results.
 At this point in the story MT Smith makes his entrance. MT Smith Is their wire. .haired terrier played by skippy, seen as ASta ir After the Thin Man. Irene wanti him, but so does Cary. By Q rust Irene wins custody of the aniina but the court permits Cary to visit him once e month.
 On one Of these visits to Mir. smitf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24

tlcally every important point of irl- terest in New York and its envirpns is almost breath-taking in It's pie toriai beauty and dramatic effect.
 To Carole Lombard and Fredric March however go the high honors for performances that stand out liko the Empire State building on the New York skyline. Miss Lombard's Hair for comedy has been established in previous hits, but she surpasses anything she has done heretofore Fredric March makes on ideal team mate for the blondo and beautiful Carole and after their romantic merger in "Nothing Sacred" 1t is predicted the public will clamor to sec them together In more pictures of this same fast.actlon, romantic type. . s. screen entertainment in Q season that has been marked by fine pics lures.
 Tho companion feature will be "West of Shanghai, Q tale of war torn China with Boris Karloff, Bev- criy Roberts and Ricardo Corteg Make your plans now to attend the States gala midnight show New Years Two. Two big feature attrac- tons, also Edgar Bergen and Char iio Mccarthy in 1.-TWO Boobs In . Balloon" . Technieolor cartoon and other featurettes. Tickets are now on sale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24

triumph for Daryl F. zanuca who selected Sidney Lanfleld for the J0h of directing, after his success with "sing, Baby, Sing, Thin Ice, and Wake Up And Live"
 Lanfield must have had his hand' full. The greatest return match n hiss.story ("Wake Up And Live started iN not only stars La simon and Winchell and Bernie, but adus as featured players . new team oi zanies in Bert Lahr and Joan DAVIS
 The story tells us that Ben Bernie the "old Maestro, discovers SSi. mone) Q great singer. He asks "old pei" Winchell, Americans one-man newspaper, to build her up n ms column. Winchell turns tho band leader down, Ns should be expected, 70 Bernie schemes a plot, Adopting m exotic masquerade, Simone lots Wlnchell discover" her hlEnself, and tho columnlst showers geagns oS pub. licity upon her.
 The climax brings the two seNdlsts together at the opening Of BeFnie's club, featuring their co-discovery, simone, singing for them both. The ending is happy, even though tho truce may he temporary
 Gordon and Revels "sweet eome- one". IT Wanna Do Tn Winchell's Column. ."Be Q Good Sport and "Broadway's Gone Hawaii" plus some new tunes by pollack and Mitchell, Raymond Scott and Zeno and Irwin mako this picture Q four alarm song.hit festival.
 The second biz hit on this pro. gram features Olive Brood In . fast.movlng drama entitled, faction for Hlandor".
 Tonight at EoewS Poll ends the ongagement 0E "Dlg Town Girl" end Farewell Again".
 Make your reservation now for tho gala New Years I've midnight show to be held At this popular theAter. Tickets are now on sale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-24

mented Sam Byrd. Byrd, who Is also In the cast of "of Mice and Men," had to quit c low-life part In "Tobacco road" because he found himself living his role off, stage. He did his part so well he would catch himself slipping in. to the drooling language in Q draw Ing or restaurant.
 "That won't happen to me-" says Mfr. Crawford. <" Tn fact, it's just the other way around-i have 0 tough time remembering that I'm Lenny. I'm afraid one of these nights I'll forget myself and speak lines in my natural voice."
 He guards against this happening by repeating each line to himself before he utters it. The halting speech of the character Lenny