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The Washington times., 1937-03-29
N. Y. Drama Prize
Won by Anderson

NEW YORK, March 30.
The second annual New York
Drama Critics Circle prize for the
"best new play written by an
American author and produced in
New York" goes to Maxwell An.
derson for High Tor" it was an
nounced today.
Anderson, who has had three
box office successes produced this
seaSon-all still running-won the
circles first award last season
with "Winterset."
The Washington times., 1937-03-29

Maxwell Anderson won the New
York Critics Circle award for the
best play of the 1936-37 season.
His High Tor" received IA out OF
10 ballots.
Playwright Anderson won the
silver plaque, last season for his
"Winterset." The Critics lauded
the play as, distinguished fan
taSy, imaginative and as comic as
it is poetic, in both spirit and ex-
preston"
Members Of the circle voting for
High Tor" were: Kelley Allen,
The Washington times., 1937-03-29
Madison Kidnap Suspect Seized in Mexico City
Virginia
Milk Act
Upheld


In another 5.to-4 decision the
Supreme Court today held consti-
tutional the Virginia milk law of
1884 and regulations issued under
it creating an Arlington-Alexan-
dria sales area in which prices
were fixed.
The case was appealed by High
land Farms Dairy and Luther w.
High, of Washington, after the
firm and High unsuccessfully
sought an Injunction in the Fed
eral District Court of Eastern Vir-
ginia against enforcement of the
law.
Split on Old Lines
The Highland Farm Dairy,
which purchases about 1917 per
cent Of its milk from farmers in
Virginia and processes it in Wash
ington, sells at retail in Washing
ton, Maryland and Virginia.
The company sold milk in the
Arlington Alexandria area at
prices lower than those fixed by
the Virginia Milk Commission.
The decision will affect ap-
proximately 5000 homes in
Continued on Page 2, Col. 81
The Washington times., 1937-03-29
GLASS PUSHES
COURT FIGHT
By WILLIAM X. HUTCHINSON
International News Service

The Supreme Court shrouds its
procedure in 'un-American secrecy,
Senator Mcclellan CD of Tennes-
see charged in the Senate today
in a reply to the recent letter
of Chief Justice Charles Evans
Hughes saying President Roose-
velt's plan would impair the ef-
ficiency" of the tribunal.
Mcclellan declared Hughes had
made a number OF excuses and
confessions" in his stand. He
added:
"The most remarkable thing
about this letter is that appar-
emily the learned Chief Justice
feels injured and feels that his
court is injured when applicants
for certiOrari applied to his
court for relief of interest to
themselves"
Foes of the plan were looking
forward to a national radio attack
tonight by Senator Carter Glass
CD of Virginia. Glass in an
CONTINUED on Page 2, Col. p
The Washington times., 1937-03-29
H0URS0N HILL
CALLED LONG

Incompatibility Of the practice
of members of Congress in legiSlat-
ing minimum hour laws for indus
try, on the one hand, and COM
polling their office StaffS to work
between rs and 80 hours a week
on the other, was pointed out by
members of a House Appropria-
tions subcommittee in a plea for
a larger appropriation for Con-
greSSional clerk hire, it was re-
vealed, today.
Representative j. Buell. Snyder
CD of Pennsylvania made this
point during hearings on the 1888
appropriation bill for the legisla-
CONTINUED on Page 3, Col. ~
The Washington times., 1937-03-29
World Of Inventors
Wears Path 10 Show
Gadgets in Chicago

CHICAGO. March 90 GN.SO.
The National Inventors Congress
was opened today with an exhibit
ton of the latest products of its
members the principal attraction.
GadgetS and thingumabobS on
display included mouse trap that
electrocutes its victims, an auto
matte potato maSher and peeler, a
peepless keyhole, transparent
Grapes to be worn by women over
thin stockings to protect their legs
from insects, and an automatic
cowtail holder designed OF prevent
Bessie from flashing the milkmaid'S
face.
The Washington times., 1937-03-29
Triple Staying Clues
Battle II. Y. Police

NEW YORK, March 90 G.N.SO.
The bodies of an artists model,
her mother and the man who
lodged with them lay in the morgue
today as police sought a sex-crazed
stranger who, striking silently in
the night, had ruthlessly murdered
al three.
The dead are:
Veronica "Ronnie" Gedeon, 20.
popular model for many of the
nations leading artists.
Mrs. Mary Gedeon, 81. her
mother.
Frank ByrneS. IS, their boarder.
The Washington times., 1937-03-29

a waiter at the Racquet and Ten
mis- Club.
Mother Dies First
Lying in wait for his victims as
they returned, one by one, to the
darkened apartment in Beekman
Hill, police say, the killer first
strangled and attacked the attrac-
tive older woman. Her body was
found beneath her bed.
Next came Byrnes. The muir.
derer apparently leaped on his next
CONTINUED on Page 3, Col. 81
The Washington times., 1937-03-29
'6HiSh TOr'' Is Winner
OF Critics Award

Women'S Wear: Brooks Atkinson,
the New York Times: Robert
Benchley, the New Yorker; Whit
ney Bolton, the Morning Tele-
graph and the Literary Digest:
John Mason Brown. the Evening
Post: Gilbert Gabriel, the Ameri
can: Douglas Gilbert. the World
Telegram; Mrs. J. r. Isaacs,
Theater Arts Monthly; Joseph
Wood Krutch. the Nation; Rich.
ard Lockridge, the Sun; Burns
Continued on Page 2, Col. y
The Washington times., 1937-03-29
A. F. |. CHIEF
BRANDED
TRAITOR
CowardIy Sells Own
Breed, Cries Lewis on
"Sit" Attitude

NEW YORK, March 90 G.N.SJ.
The statement of William F.
Green, president of the American
Federation Of Labor, terming sit
down strikes illegal and danger
Gus, was characterized today as
"cowardly and contemplate" by
John L. Lewis, head of the organ
ization sponsoring several such
strikes.
Commenting on Green's re-
marks, Lewis, head Of the Com.
mittee for Industrial Organiza-
ton, said:
Green's statement is cFarac-
teristically cOwardly and con-
temptibIe.
'He sells afain his own breed
down the river, and receives the
thanks of the National Associa-
ton of Manufacturer. He bends
the pregnant hinges of the knee
that thrift may follow fawn-
ing"
Lewis statement marked an
other outburst between the rival
labor leaders, since they split sew
eral months ago, over methods Of
organizing workers.
Lewis arrived today to attend
conferences between United Mine
Workers representatives and btu
minouS coal-mine owners on a new
wage and work contract to replace
one which expires Wednesday. He
made no comment on the Chrysler
automobile peace parleyS under
way at Lansing, Mich.
The Washington times., 1937-03-29
international News Service

International News Service
The Supreme Court today held
constitutional the amended Rail-
way Act of 1884, enacted by Con.
greSS to compel railroads to bar.
gain collectively with employees.
The decision was unanimous.
Decision was rendered on ap-
peal of the Virginian Railway
Company, which had been or.
dered by the National Mediation
Board to treat with" an Ameri.
can Federation of Labor Union.
Justice Harlan F. Stone read the
lengthy validity opinion of the
court upholding an opinion of the
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.
The Railway Labor Act was an
important Roosevelt administra-
ton labor policy, a forerunner Of
the Wagner-Connery National La
Dor Relations Act. 1t carried on
legislation first enacted by Con.
gress in the Transportation Act
Of 1920, to bring about peaceful
railway labor relations.
Provision Mandat tory
The court approved the vital
provision that Congress, when
dealing with an interstate rail.
road, can compel employers to bar.
gain collectively with freely chosen
representatives of the workers.
The law did not attempt to COM
pei the employers to reach an
agreement.
Justice Stone, holding that the
requirement that the employer
treat with" union representatives
is a legally enforceable obliga.
tion," discussed the history of la
Dor legislation dealing with rail-
roads. The opinion said:
ut is, we think, not open to
doubt that Congress intended
that this requirement be man.
Continued on Page 3, Col. ~
The Washington times., 1937-03-29

Organized Labor Divided
On Issue of Sit-DoWn Strike
BY EDWARD b. LOCKETT
International News Service
Organized labor, which split into
two great wings last fall after SO
CONTINUED on Page 2, Col. u
The Washington times., 1937-03-29
. INIM j N
WAGE LAW
IS AL SO
BACKED
Revised Frazier-Lemka
Farm Moratorium
Act Also Upheld

IHJeFnatAOuHi ANoWS SeTVlCO
In 5 to decision which
created a sensation among lis.
tening lawyers, the Supreme
Court today held constitutional
the state Of Washington law
providing minimum wages for
women in industry.
Justices Van DeVanter, Suther-
land, McReynOlds, and Butler
dissented.
The majority opinion uphold.
ing the law, and directly over
ruling the Adkins decision Of
1923, was read by Chief Justice
Hughes.
International News Service
The Supreme Court today held
constitutional the revised Fra.
zier-Lemke three-year farm mort
gage moratorium law.
The Washington times., 1937-03-29
WASHINGTON FORECAST

Fair and continued cold tonight and to-
morrow; lowest temperature tonight about 80;
fresh northwest and north winds, diminishing
late tonight, highest temperature last "a
hours, 43; lowest, 80.
CWeather Details on Page 49,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
ALASKA PLANS FOR ROTARIAN MEET LAUNCHED

Rotarians returning from suc- cessful convention at Hood River, Oregon, at which time the 1888 con- clave was obtained for Juneau al- ready are rolling up their figura- tive sleeves to make next years as- sembly huge triumph for the Ter ritory.
 information received here indi- cate that Southeast Alaska Rotar- ians are going to cooperate to make the convention one represen- tative of Alaska rather than just Juneau.
 With approximately 1,200 to 1.500 visiting Rotarians expected next year, tentative plans indicate that several ships will be chartered for transportation purposes. The ves- sels will stop one day each at Prince Rupert, Ketchikan and Juneau. Part of the convention activities will be held aboard the ships and the remainder will be handled at Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
PARALYSIS IS FATAL
 TO KETCHIKAN MAN

James P, Huteson, 30, operator in the Ketchikan Signal Corps office at various times during the past l2 years, died in the Ketchikan hos pital at 4 o'clock Wednesday morn ing from bulbar paralysis, follow ing a ten-day illness.
 He is survived in Ketchikan by his widow. a daughter Loreen, two and half years old, and broth CT, John His parents live in Ev- erett, Washington
 Although MT. Huteson had been in Ketchikan continuously for only the past two and half years, he had been there at previous times. He also had worked in the Sitka office of the United States Army Signal Corps. In 1929 he was on the cableship Dellwood when 1t laid cable in the Philippine islands after a trip to England.
 It is learned that Mrs. Huteson plans to accompany the body south on the motorship Northland. Burial will be made at Fort Lawson, Wash ington, following military services
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
BANTAM CROW N
 CHANGES HANDS IN TITLE GOES
Ross and Ambers, However, Hold on to Welter and
 Light Championships

NEW YORK CITY, September 24. - The worlds ba n m W g h t championship changed hands. the European middleweight titleholder was defeated and the lightweight and welterweight belts remained firmly in the grasps of Lou Amoers and Barney Ross, respectively, after the all-champion extravanza put on by Mike Jacobs last night.
 Fred Apostoli of New York SCOT ed the only knockout of the even ing when he won technical verdict over Marcel Thil, recognized only in Europe as the worlds mid dleweight champion. Thil suffered a cut over the right eye and the fight was stopped in the tenth round Ae ~
 Thirty-six thousand fans, who witnessed the pugilistic show, saw Barney Ross defend his welter- weight title against the Filipino. Ce- verno Garcia, in closely fought gory battle. Ths was the feature match of the night.
 The other fights, all of which went the 15-round limit, found Lou Ambers hanging on to his light weight crown by beating his Puerto Rico opponent, P dro Montanex' and Larry Jeffra winning the worlds bantamweight champion ship from Sixto Escobar.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
ELWOOD MCLEAN RETURNS FROM A
 MONTH-LONG TRIP

Elwood McClain, who went down for a month of fun-and got it." returned from a vacation on the shores of Long Beach and Palo Alto. Cal, aboard the Yukon last night to resume his duties as cash fer of the First National Bank here
 We had a marvellous time. pick ed up my son, Robert, and together we went south to California. spent practically all my time either lolling on the beach or swimming and forgot entirely about business" he declared, and added: That's what vacations are for, aren't they?"
 MT. McClain said he had not ex- |perienced any rain during the en- tire trip until he returned to Ju- neau last night. He brought his automobile, which was left in the States more than a year ago, back to Alaska.
 MT. McClain parted with his son at Seattle. The youth is a junior lat Washington State. The cashier visited with bankers, with whom he formerly was associated. in Seattle for four days.
 Although he tried ito forget all about business" MT McClain re- turned with information that bank deposits appear to be increasing, la fact which may or may not" be
 significant of inIproted business conditions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
MAURO BETTING
 AGAIN ON GAME

SPOKANE, Wash, Sept. 24. - Handcuffs for ten days. That's what Ray Doc) Maurer, Gonzaga University physical education head, will wear if Gonzaga's Bulldogs defeat Washington State for the fourth straight time here tomor- row.
 Mauro started betting against the Bulldogs, three years ago and they won. Considering it good omen, he followed up with a bet two yeads ago that he would walk home from Pullman if the Gonzagas won. Mauro walked. Last year he had to drive horse and buggy around the city for a week.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Sept. 24. - Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 10, American Can 92la. American Light and Power (, Anaconda 37A, Bethlehem Steei 67%, Calumet 10, Commonwealth and Southern 17s, Curtiss Wright 4, General Motors 4712, International Harvester 87ia, Kennecott 44h, New York Central 26la, Southern Pacific 3O5s, United States Steel 8012, Cities Service 2as, Pound $4.94%, Repuo- lie Steel 23ia Pure Oil l4Ss, Holly Sugar 24, U. S. Treasury bonds 2hs 98.1, Atchison General fours l091s, Bremner bid l asked 3.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
IS PASSENGERS JUNEAU BOUND
 ON NORTH SEA

SEATTLE. Sept. 24. Steamer North Sea sailed for Southeast AL aska ports at 10 o'clock this fore noon with 35 passengers including the following booked for Juneau:
 Miss Honey Hansen, L. c. Denker, Bob Denker, Mrs B. Mitchell, Mrs. J. S. Hoeslich, Mrs. w. E. Feero, Billy Feero, Mrs. Anna Toleff, Frank Sutherland.
 Mrs. D. J. Kelly and daughter, MT. and Mrs. E. Maloney and son, MT. and Mrs. Alvin Bloomquist and baby. Mrs. c. T. Gardner
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
American League
HOSPITAL NOTES

John BosiO, a medical patient, was admitted to St. Ann's Hospital this noon.
 Mrs. Jean Conner gave birth to a daughter this morning at 6:48 o. clock. The child weighs seven pounds and nine ounces.
 Mrs Frank Rossi was admitted to St. Ann's Hospital this morning for medical care
 Monte Arthur, a surgical patient, was dismissed yesterday from St. Ann's Hospital.
 Irene Fraser underwent an ap- pendectomy this morning at the Government Hospital. Edith Sheakley of Hoonah under went tonsilectomy this morning at the Government Hospital.
 Ben Diedrickson, surgical pa- tient. das dismissed yesterday from the Government Hospital.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24

committee and whenever sufficient interest in the association on the part of the parents is shown, it may be reorganized if the executive com mittee deems it advisable.
 This action is result of the situa- ton that arose out of the fact that when the time for the election of officers came last spring, no candi- dates could be found who were will- ing to run for the offices.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
STAMPEDE ON
 TO T0CIAK BAY

ANCHORAGS, Alaska, Sept. IA Mine operators arriving here from Goodnews Bay, the scene of the gold and platinum strike area, said stam- peders are moving southeastward to Togiak Bay where formations indi- eating pay dirt possibilities exist.
 The operators arriving here said more than 5000 claims have been staked in the Goodnews Bay sec- tion.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
Absent-Minded Dog
 Glasses Pound Auto

DIES MONIES, Iowa, Sept. 24 - Ruggles' failure to heed his mis- tress' warnings about chasing au.o- mobiles landed him in the dog house" yesterday.
 Ruggles, Wire-haired Terrier took out after a truck and learned to his sorrow it was the wrong move. The truck belonged to the city dog catcher, who took Ruggles into custody. Payment of the $l dog license saved Ruggles trip to the canine prison.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
AND SAN DIEGO IN
 3RD VICTORIES
San Francisco, Sacramento Lose Again in Play
 off Series
tBy Associated Press)

Portland won the third straight game in the playoff series with the San Francisco team as San Diego took the third straight from Sac ramento.
 Bill Posedel, Portland's starting pitcher, is credited with the victory although he was relieved in the seventh inning last night by Liska. Dick" Ward hurled his game against three Sacramento twirlers. The scores of the third games in the Shaughnessy playoff series are as follows:
 Portland g; San Francisco 8. San Diego 6; sacramento l.
 StaudingS
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
BASEBALL TODAY

The following are scores Of games played in the two major leagues this afternoon:
 National League Pittsburgh 8; Cincinnati 2. The only game played.
 American League New York 5; Boston l. Detroit 1; Cleveland 2. Only games played.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
CANADIAN MOUNTIE
 ON WAY TO YUKON

Constable A. L. Kirby of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police passed through Juneau aboard the Prin- cess Louise last night and is en- route to the Yukon Territory where he is to be stationed.
 He has served in the interior of British Columbia for the past three years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
Prison Condemned
 Ignore One Privilege

RAWLINS, Wyoc Sept. 24.-Wy- oming's statute on capital punish ment carries an unusual section which permits a convicted slayer sentenced to death in it's lethal gas chamber to invite ten relatives or friends to his execution.
 state penitentiary officials re- port very few condemned men avail themselves of the opportunity.
 
 Today's News Today.-Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
KETCHIKAN P.-T.A. HAS
 DISBANDED INDEFINITELY Y

At recent meeting of the Execu- tive Committee of the Ketchikan Parent Teachers Association, de- cision was reached to adjourn the association indefinitely.
 The skeleton of the organization remains in the form of the executive
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
FEDERALS WIN
 BOWLING GAME
Wallop Alt Hdelbergs on Brunswick Alleys
 Last Evening

The Federals put it all over the Alt Heidelbergs last night in the Commercial League bowling on the Brunswick Alleys. winning by score of 2468 to 2243. Duckworth and Ev- eretts bowled over 500 for the Fed erals and their teammates were all over 400.
 Tonight Percy's Cafe meets the Tri- angle Inn.
 Last nights scoring follows:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
TANKS, GIANTS BOTH HEADED,
 TITLE SERIES
American League Flag Is Cinched-N. L. Leaders
 Are Almost There
(By Associated Press)

New York's Diamond Embroidery rociety got down to serious business yesterday, winding up for the sec ond straight pennant stitching mon- opoly.
 The Yankees, who, used bats for needles, homers for thimbles, have the American League flag all sewed up.
 The Giants, somewhat slower on the fancy work, apparently are heading for the same results and rapidly completing the hemstitching for the National League for the Ma tional League flag.
 The Giants are now three and one half games ahead as the result of the wild and woolly win over the Chicago Cubs yesterday.
 The Giants now head east to meet the Dodgers and Phillies who should not trouble them.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
ENGINEER RETURNS

O. G. Kelly, surveyor and mining engineer at the Polaris-Taku mine, arrived in Juneau last night after a trip south for an appendicitis op- aration. Hhe flew to the mine aboard he Marine Airways plane today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
PRINCE RUPERT VISITOR

Disembarking from the Princess Louise at Prince Rupert, Frank Lundquist of Seattle is to visit for some time with his daughter, Mrs. George Ardell. Mrs. Ardell is the wife of the revenue agent at Prince Rupert.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
Famous Dancer
 Seeks Divorce

CHICAGO, IL, Sept. 24-1rene Castle Mclaughlin, who earned h. ternational fame as dancer has filed a suit for divorce against Ma for Frederic Mclaughlin charging cruelty.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
NEWIYWEDS HERE

MT. and Mrs. F. DuPont. newly weds, visited briefly in Juneau last night during the stay of the Prin- cess Louise in port. They are en- route to their home at Log Cabin.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
DOUGLASTITES DUE

Mrs. w. E. Feero and son, Billy, of Douglas are among passengers returning to Alaska aboard tn e North Sea. The Feeros have been visiting in the States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
DOW. JONES AVERAGES

The following are today's Dow, Jcnes averages: industrials 14738, rails 3967, utilities 2296.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
CHAPPELL TO WESTWARD

Fl Chappell. local insurance man, sailed for Valdez early on the steam ship Yukon. He will also visit the interior.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
MINOR OPERATION

Frank Gilchrest underwent a min or operation this morning at the Juneau Medical and Surgical Clinic
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
TONSILECTOMY

Tom Taylor underwent ton silectomy this morning at the Ju- neau Medical and Surgical Clinic.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24
GAMES THURSDAY National League

New York 8; Chicago 2. Boston 2; Pittsburgh l. Brooklyn 4; St. Louis 8. Philadelphia 9; Cincinnati 5.
 American League Detroit 8; Boston 4. St. Louis g.; New York 5. Chicago 1; Philadelphia 0. Cleveland 2; Washington 8.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24

Try The Empire classifieds for results.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24

Today's News Today.-Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-09-24

Today's News Today.-Empire
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-09-23

Migrating unemployed are be-
coming a problem in England.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-09-23

a sin to doubt, but that sin came
in the indulgence of doubt. Judas.
Peter, Thomas and others had
their doubts but their weakness
was in indulging such doubts, he
declared.
"Try Jesus; put Him to the
test; let Him take us out for a
walk; our faith will be increased:
like the father of the son who had
the dumb spirit, we will begin to
see things differently and in joy
shout our belief" counseled DR..
Zimmerman.
An enjoyable feature of the
service last night was the solo by
Mr.. Keith, Remember, He Thinks
of YOU"