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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-04
Judicial Friend of Labor
(New York World-Telegram)

tNeW York World-T -Telegram
 Overrulng demurrers of three poultry union officials, including the famous "Tootse" Herbert indicted in charges of grand larceny of union funds Supreme Court Justice Ferdinand Pecora swept aside the plea that the defendants, members of the union had interest in its funds like that of part ners in partnership property"
 Tt would be incredibly mischievous folly" the Jus tce declared ito hold that member of labor union may with impunity inappropriate any property of the union which might by chance design come into his physical possession"
 This seems obvious enough It is nevertheless a blow to the type of union who to make un- ion workers believe he best promote their inter- ests if they never question him to what he does with their money. One union president hereabou we recall said that if he told he might "go to jail The implication being, of course that they must trust him to choose "methods'-a dangerous carte blanche for an czar handling money that comes from the pockets of union workers:
 Justice Pecora also said
 'The growth of power which has been accorded labor unions by wise legislation has imposed upon them responsibilities with respect to the exercise oi that power
 Yet the word responsibility still scares some American unions, though British labor long since greatly strengthened itself by accepting responsibility including system of union finance reporting which keeps out would-be racketeers
 It would seem better and cheaper for union it. self to require strict accounting of its funds instead of waiting until fathess officers are prosecuted for stealing them More responsibility in this respect might save union workers large sums of money-to say nothing of sparng them scandal and loss of pres tige.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-04
Alaska Experimental Fur Farm
Seattle Fur JournaD

Earl N Dinner president of Yukon Fur Farms, Petersburg and member of Alaska Game Commission, advises that the bill providing for fur farm research and experimental work and establishment of sta- tion for carrying it on, passed last session of the Legislature and is now before the Governor It is expected it will receive executive approval such an act was recommended in the Governors message.
 The act carries appropriation of Sl5,000 from territorial funds for the biennium. It is expected that this will be matched by equal amount of federal funds, when Sl5000 per annum will be pro vided.
 Alaska fur farmers realize that the funds far provided will not allow for much work solving of any problems neither will there be any important building program, but start has been made in the right direction and they jubant the recog- hilton achieved. A good deal depends upon the judgment exercised in carrying out purposes of the law and if some one is selected for the job who has accurate knowledge of local conditions, clear under standing of the work to be done and its limitation under present circumstances, something of value can be accomplished in the next two years. By that time
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-04
Sober Appraisal
Cincinnati Enquirerl

Cincinnati Enquirer) Although sweeping in their long-run constitution lal implications the Wagner Act decisions by means reverse the legal principles underlying ndustrals re- lations For the moment, the chief significance of the decisions is in the assurance that the Wagner Act will be enforced and respected But that act las counsel for the Jones and Laughn Steel Com pany have pointed out is weapon that cuts both ways.
 If the act gives labor union power to bargain for all employees when it commands majority, it also denies the union power to bargain for its own members when it commands only minority. By setting up a cear-cut principle of majority rule within body of workers the act may increase or de- crease the effective power of a labor organization It should be remembered, also, that the Wagner Act is only one of many laws bearing on industrial disputes If employers to respect and enforce this act as they unquestonaby will it follows that with the historic law of property which precludes the jsit-down.
 In their eation following the Supreme Courts action workers should not overlook the great body of local law which crcumscribes their tactics Respect for law must mean respect for all law not merely for the particular statute which relies for benefit or protection t"
 While the upholding of the Wagner Act may be regarded properly victory for labor it does not follow that the arrogant zeal of leaders of labor is any olerable than it before the decisions The net result of the decisions is not to change the basic relationships of employer and worker. It is rather to facilitate the peaceful negotiation dis lputes when they arise The act does more than this
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-04
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

Q. Should house guest clean her own room, when the hostess is a busy housewife,' has no servants, and has many other duties to per form?
 E A. Yes, she; snould by all means do so. Under these circumstances there is no excuse for her not dust ing her own room and making the bed.
 Q. What does it indicate when "a person uses a piece of bread, or his finger, to push some morsel of food on his fork?
 A. The only thing it indicates is ill breeding. ignorance, or abso- lute disregard for everyday pro priety.
 e. Is there anything really wrong about the expression, Pleas ed meet you"?
 A. No, other than that the phrase has been used so much that it has become trite, or hackneyed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-04
Madame Minister
-CNew York Times

-(New York TimeS)
 The appointment of Mrs. Borden Hartman as Minister to Norway strengthens the precedent made by the President when he named Mrs. Ruth Bryan Owen Minister to Denmark. It is natural that the first two Madame Ministers in the service of the United States should be accredited to Scandinavian countries where the real equality enjoyed by assures them welcome and opportunity Mrs. Harri- man is sure to like and be liked by Norway By per sonality and social and political experience could be better fitted to shine in the role of diplomat The discussions on political issues over which she presdes with tact and breezy tolerance at her famous Sunday night suppers feature of the life of Washington. Her energy and ability, demonstrated as member of the Democratic National Committee and in distinguished work in the Red Cross and the Federal Industrial Relations Committee, should find new outlets and congenial climate in the ford framed, lively city of Oslo known to the inhabitants as "Scandinavias American town" f
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-04
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGL ISH
 By w. L. Gordol.

Words Often Misused: Do not say, John makes four hundred dollars per month" Say, John earns, GOT receives) four hundred dollars a month" lo s.
 Often Mispronounced: Avoirdu- pois. Pronounce -du-poiz, a as in at, as in up unstressed, principal accent on last syllable.
 Often Misspelled: Suffrage; not sufferage
 Synonyms: Kindred, kinship, rel atives, relationship, ancestors, an- cestry.
 Word Study: Use a word three times and it is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by master ing one word each day Todays word: Compensation; equivalent recompense, remuneration, Pro vidence has given us hope and sleep, as compensation for the many cares of life" Voltaire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-04
HOrOScOne "The stars incliEc
 but do no. compel'
WEDNESDAY. MAY 5. 1937

| WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 1857
 Adverse planetary aspects rule strongly today when on land and sea forces hostile to mans best in- terets may be exceedingly active.
 Naval maneuvers are prophesied for United States warships There is a sign read as indicating that Uncle Sam will be the object of provocative gestures intended to precipitate trouble with foreign na- tions.
 | Destructive influences may be strong while this influence prevails land many accidents are prognos- ticated.
 Aviation comes under a fortunate direction at this time when there will be great increase of travel in the air.
 Uncertainty may retard enter prise through this month when surprising and unexpected condi- tions abroad may cause anxious hours, especially among bankers and financiers.
 The rule is most promising to edu- cators who will find among stu dents a serious trend that presages success for them in exacting voca- tions.
 Both young men and young wo- men are to be needed in difficult positions of great responsibility. Government operation or employ ment is indicated. ! American volunteers in Spain now will make diplomatic action neces- sary. The death of young college men on the battlefields will; cause. international difficulties.
 Persons whose brthdate itFis have the augury of year of changes that may be caused by enemies, but they will prove beneficial They should avoid disputes!
 Children born on this day prob ably Wi be exact in mental pro- ,cesses, serious in thought and gen. erally successful.
 Karl Mary Socialist, was born on this day, 1913. Others who have celebrated it as a birthday include Don Odell Shelton, editor and edu- cator, 1867;s John William Draper, scientist. 1911.
 Copyright, 193D
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-04
20 YEARS AGO
MAY 4. 1917
From The Empire

MAY 4, 1917
 Although the hands of the clock on the wall of the House of Rep resentatives chamber pointed at HAS o'clock Qast nighD, the watches of the members showed it was 8:20 o'clock this morning when the House of the Third Territorial Legislature adjourned, sine die. The Senate adjourned five minutes be- fore. Appropriations passed by the Legislature totalled sum of $1,- 40 ,803 to cover a period of two years. Legislators were making plans for immediate departure to their homes. President O. P. Hub bard, of the Senate, and Speaker Luther c. Hess, of the House, were presented with gold watches from the members.
 Five seniors were to be given diplomas at the commencement ex- ercises of the Douglas high school to be held tonight.
 Members of the Third Territor- ial Legislature, who were Eagles, were to be feted tonight by the Douglas order.
 James L. Freeburn was register ed at the Gastineau from Chicha- gof
 J. J. Hillard, of the customs ser vice, was enroute to Juneau on the Northwestern.
 Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig was tearing through the German lines in all directions
 Alaska and Puget Sound fishing craft were to be ordered to be paint ed in white to be distinguished from a possible enemy craft.
 Weather Report Maximum 43; minimum 38, cloudy.
 Empire ads are read.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-04
MISSING

Postmaster Albert Vile has re- 'ceived a request for information regarding the present whereabouts 'of Karl Edward Bjerke nee Ed Berg.
 The inquiry comes from the miss ing mans mother in Norway When last heard from he gave his address at Box 588, Juneau. This was in 1881. When he left he gave no forwarding address. Anyone know ing the mans whereabouts should communicate with the Postmaster.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-04
Chips Ga Long Way) Off the Old Block
Philadelphia Record)

The Daughters of the American Revolution wildly eheered attack on President Roosevelts plan to unpack the Supreme Court @
 Perhaps the ladies prefer their ancestors method of ending tyranny by the of musket and bayonet But the great majority of Americans, sprung from a less heroic breed will stick to more peaceful and democratic processes for effecng necessary changes
 Or it be (horrible thoughtD that the Daughters of the American Revolution don't believe in change?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-04
LOOK nld LEARN.
 By A. C. Gordon

l. What is the latest estimate of the population of the U. S.? 2. What is the source of the title of Margaret Mitchel's book, Gone With the Wind?
 3. How many times has war been declared against the United States? 4. What causes a dog to smell doggy? wa 5. In what city was the first printing office established sin the U. S.?
 ANSWERS l. 127,521 ,Oo0; July 1885. 2. It is derived from the poem. "Cynara." by Ernest Dowson. q have forgot much, Cynara! gone with the wind"
 3. Once in 1901. by the Dey~of Tripoli.
 4. Eating too much meat. 5. Cambridge, Mass.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-04

Wally got her divorce in 25 seconds and it took just about that long for the Duke to catch the train for her residence in France Romance wings
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-04

Judging from the number of wife killers and vice versa, it looks like it was about time for closed season
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-04

An official of the Midwest Physical Education As sociation contends that fan dancing is practically mo exercise at al' Not physically perhaps; it's mostly exercise of the magination.-Cincinnat En- quirer. s;. ,sE
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-04

Those who have their point in Kansas after 50 years about to learn that 32 beer is strictly la moral victory.-( Detroit News)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-04

Axfrend of ours says Roosevelt says the same thing and over. He probably got the idea last November when the States said the same thing over and over
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-04

One nice thing about Social Security. If it is dc clared unconstitutional we'll get refund. <,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-04

Does any bright boy in the class happen to re member what they are fighting about in Spain
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-04

there will be proof of be done and the project better supported.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-04
Geishas Ready for War

TOKYO-Mllitary drill will be part Of the routine soon of some 5000 of Tokyo's prettiest giesha girls, who have just become a chapter of the Japan Women's Ma Itional Defense Association. Not to be outdone, some 6,000 of the capi- tals waitresses also have joined up pledging to contribute part of their tips and earnings toward the pur- chase of war material.
 Freshmen horticulture students at Oklahoma A. and M. College get practical experience in gardening by raising gardens on college plots.
 TOday'S News TOdav-Empirf
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-04
Fl A P P - --B I R I H D A Y

The Empire ertends congrdtpia- fions and best i3ishes today, thef, birthday anniUersary, to the tolloto. ing.
 MAY 4 Mrs. Guy McNaughton
 Mrs. w B. Kirk
 Norma Bareksten
 Julius Neill
 Jack J. Donohue
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-04

Try Tie hnIpIre cIassifieds 1or results.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-04

Empire ads are read.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-04-28

STUDEBAKER 1885 5-Passenger Sedan
Dictator. Here is clean car in splendid
condition throughout. Black paint, spot
less upholstery all good tires. S435 C. c. C.
guarantee. Open evenings and Sunday.
Capitol Cadillac Co.. 1922 22nd St. n. VI.
National $500.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-04-28
STUDEBAKER

1882 studebaker sedan-Just re- p1OE
Gently refinished in an at D1CO
!. tractive tan, red wire wheels; fine
tires, performs perfectly. Will give
someone many miles of satisfactory
service.
POHANKA SERVICE
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-04-28
HWILLYS

WHY'S 1887 De Luxe Sedan PE0E
Company official car. Beauti- DOOO
full tan finish, de luxe model. driven
carefully 1900 miles. For economy
you can't beat this make, up to IS
miles on a gallon Of gas. Top allow
ancs for your old car and balance in
easy monthly payments
WILLYS WASHINGTON, INC.
14th & r SITS. n. W. DEC. 2616
wILLYS, 1887 Deluxe Sedan. S595 Com
pany official car. Beautiful tan finish
deluxe model. driven carefully 500 miles
For economy you can't beat this make
up to 35 miles on a gallon OF gas Top
allowance for. your old car and balance
in easy monthly payments.
wILLYS WASHINGTON, INC.
14th & r SITS. N. W. DEC. 2616
Evening star., 1937-01-20

Escorting the Prince of Wales. Mr.. Roosevelt
Qeft in his Navy Department days, with the
visiting prince now Britain's ex-King (second
from right and Secretary of the Navy Josephus
Daniels (center).
Evening star., 1937-01-20

In the war days Franklin D.
4 Roosevelt, Assistant Secretary of the
y Navy, improving his craftsmanship
Z on the rifle range at Indian Head,
: Md, back in 1917. The other marks
man is Secretary of the Interior
Franklin K. Lane @ Tucker
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-10-14
Calm Cures
High Blood
Pressure

HARTFORD, Conn, Oct. IA
G.N.SO-Be as calm as a China
man if you want to escape high
blood pressure.
This is the advice Of DR.. Tim
othy F. Brewer, speaking under
the auspices of the Hartford
Medical Society.
Describing the type of person
who either has high blood pres.
sure or who is going to get it,
DR.. Brewer declared:
"They have got to learn to re-
lax and be calm more often.
They must not get excited so fire.
quently. They should strive to
be like the Chinese who never
have high blood pressure. Tie
thought naturally arises, if we
would prevent high blood pres
sure, be as the Chinese"
DR.. Brewer revealed that heart
disease caused by high blood pres
sure is the most common form of
heart trouble during middle life
and that about 10000 people in
the United States die each year
from that cause.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-10-14
He's 81, She's a.
And They ElOped

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Oct. IA.
Don't say anything to Aaron Fels
about the impetuosity of youth.
Nor to Mrs Sarah G. Fels, either.
For they have just been married
after crossing" their friends and
pulling off an "elopement" instead
of waiting for a regulation full
dress cere1non.'. FelS is 81 and his
bride IA. They were married by
Rabbi Moses Lipschitz at Machsky
Haddash Synagogue, after Slip
ping away" Immediately they OBJ
tanned their license.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-10-14
DrGgs in the Mire

Coal Commission continues to
drag in the mire of patronage. Z.
John C. Lewis, c. I. O.'s candi.
date on the commission, revealed
a split yesterday with the ma
jority of fellow members over
appointments, claiming some COM
missionerS have as many as II
bureaus to staff with constitu-
entS while others (including him.
self have one or two. Asked
Senator Clyde L. Herring, of Iowa,
to demand a list of all jobs and
salaries now given out.
This fuss gives some indication
as to why those needing work
have been given such a runaround
at personnel headquarters, with
What is your State" the leading
rebuttal to all questions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-10-14
Details in Nutshell

Young man with heavy family
obligations was appointed as clas-
sified laborer two years ago {.
Almost Immediately was detailed"
to unit where the duties were
entirely clerical and calling for
considerably higher pay Dur
ing the interim received numerous
recommendations for raise from
immediate supervisors, but all
were turned down by higher-ups
:. Meanwhile many temporarys
were allowed to take noncompeti-
tive tests for status he sought and
those who failed allowed to try
again and again :. His protests
finally caused him to lose the de
tail" and be set back to actual
laboring duty-though he's prom
ised Redistribution for lone of
the vacancies that will probably
occur" Similar complaints
have been received from other
Navy laborers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-10-14

chosen to pre-
side over Treas.
ury's NFFE To-
cal He will
be installed for
his eighth term
on November 8
. Burnham,
from Internal
Revenue, W II ]
be supported by
the following:
Fir st vic Q
president, w. e.
Perry, Treas
ury: second vice
president, Mrs.
~ - Ui~n
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-10-14

machine opera
tor with inves-
legations divi-
sion . Came
to Washington
q b o u t three
years ago from
home in Tam
pa, Fla, after
study at State
c oil &c for
Women at Tai
lahassee i.
Only reg e t
since taking up
Federal service
Is the W a t e r
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-10-14
REA Shake-up

REA Administrator Carmody
announces changes to speed up"
and consolidate expanding activ-
ity Boyd Fisher, former head
of development division, becomes
director Of new division of opera
tons supervision C. o. Falk-
enwald takes Boyd's old post in an
acting capacity Melvin O.
Swanson resigns as chief engineer
and will do special research ere
lating to the engineering feasibil.
ity Of projects" Ward B.
Freeman shifts from project con-
troll section to become coordinator
of engineering.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-10-14
LISTS INJURIES
DOUBLE FUNERAL

PITTSBURGH, Oct. IA U.NSJ.
When her husband for more than
half century died, Mrs. Robert
Davies, Ct, followed him in death
within "a hours. Seven children,
20 grandchildren, a great-grand-
child attended the double funeral
services,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-10-14
"Runaround Case"

Classified laborer at Navy Yard
works 13 months and asks for q
raise to the top salary grade which
an efficiency rating in the COS
would seem to rate No soap
/. Supervisor says "they don't
raise around here until the Admin
istration changes" Then
comes the runaround: Sent to
Labor Board, he is told to go
back and see certain officer
Officer says go back to Labor
Board Finally is told "you
must be recommended" Sup
ervisor says II did TRY to recon-
mend you" And there the
case hangs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-10-14

c o m m a n der,
S u C C e e d ing
Fred A. Min
nigh, recently
elected third
vice depart.
mental C o m
mander of D
c.; Roy S. Mu.
sick, S e n i o I
vice command
er;; Edward A
Newman, ] u
nior vice com
nander; 10
Seph A. Tous
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-10-14
Dangerous FelLoU

Senator Mcclellan is led over the
Goals by Civil Service Chairman
Ramspeck Of the House Rather
unprecedented for one legislator
to attack another Employe or.
CARNATIONS would have attacked
Mcclellan on similar points long
since, but are admittedly afraid of
the harm he can do, such as the
crimp put in present leave laws.
Person to Lecture
DR.. H. S. Person, Columbia Uni
Versity lecturer and management
engineer, addresses Agriculture
Graduate Schools course in "ad-
ministrative management" tomor-
row at 5 p. m. in the Aggie audi
forum DR.. Person, who is a
consulting expert for REA and in
ternationally known writer, mem
Der Of Society for Advancement
Of Management. will develop the
subject opened by lectures on
Better Public Service and "Ob-
jectives of Management" by DR..
Ordway Tead and Richard S.
Urhbrock Current course is
open to all Aggie workers and
others in the Government at low
tariff.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-10-14
100000 ASKED.
I'm SUIT AGAINST
MRS. ROOSEVELT
Presidents Mot her
Named in Action

WHITE PLAINS, N. Y, oct. IA
GN.SO-Mrs. James Roosevelt,
mother Of the President, was de-
PENDANT today in a 100000 auto
mobile damage suit brought by
Frederick Grewen, "a, of New
Rochelle, N. Y.
DRIVER is NAMED
Louis E. De Pew, chauffeur for
Mrs. Roosevelt, also was named as
defendant. Grewen charged in
an affidavit that while walking
across a New York city street last
April 3, he was struck by an auto
mobile owned by Mrs. Roosevelt
and driven by De Pew.
Grewen charged the car was
operated with gross negligence"
and failed to obey traffic signals
and speed ordinances"
LISTS INJURIES
He said he was knocked uncon-
Scious and taken to a hospital,
where he still is suffering from
the effects of a fractured right leg,
a brain conclusion, nervous shock
and other injuries.
The court granted a preference
to the case on the November trial
calendar.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-10-14

NJ. W. BIanklnshlP saint, chaplain;
HaorId E. Hampshire, finance Of
ficer: Penn Howard, historian;
Peter A. Stretz, sergeant-at-arms
Frank Bruder, Albert j. Clarke,
Peter De Rosselli and Claude
Wood, color bearers and color
guards; William j. CaSSiday, Ed.
ward r. Dixon, Louis C. Vogt and
M. N. Wright, executive commit.
teemen. Dance and installation
will be announced shortly.