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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-21
THIS SEASONS FISHERIES
 OPERATIONS

The most authoritative information from the sal mon canning industry to be that if the labor troubles which have the industry stymied are settled shortly Alaska will have about 65 percent pack That is approximately 65 percent of the six to eight million cases which packed in normal years Some canneries in Southeast Alaska already are underway with their preparations and at Taku Harhor the Libby McNei and Libby plant is in actual operation.
 The Pacific Fisherman in Seattle however, says that definite word comes from the industry that the Alaska Packers Association has found it will be im- possible to carry on its usual operations at Chgnk and Karluk and the Alaska Salmon Company has announced it would not attempt to open it's new No. plant at Kvichak Others which have indicated they will not operate in Central and Western Alaska are the Pacific American Fisheries Incp at Port Moller and King Cove; the Shelikof Packing Company at zachar Bay and the Shepard Point Packing Company at Cordova In Southeast Alaska, it is announced, according to the Fisherman, that Deep Sea Salmon Company at Skowl Army, the Hood Bay Canning Company at Hood Bay the New England Fish Com pany at Chatham and the Pacific American Fisheries at Kasaan will be idle
 The Bristol Bay situation, which hinges around developments in San Francisco is still uncertain. A getaway of crews and tenders from the south around the last of this month the beginning of June for Bristol Bay would enable pack in that area accord irr to most authorities It will be recalled that in 1885 when only limited pack permitted in that area and then only at very late date and short notice the canneres were in position to pack and filled the quota quickly. It is probable that similar situation will prevail this year if negotiations continue to look at all favorable The season in Bristol Bay is short at best and if preparations all made for packing the task of getting into operation will not be an i'm possible one.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-21
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. l.. Gordon

Words Often Misused Do not say. Charles has gone home for a spell" Say, Charles has gone home for a short time Cor, a few weeks) 3
 Often Mispronounced: Halcyon. Pronounce hal-si-un, as in at, i a. in it, as in run unstressed, accent first syllable
 Often Misspelled: Emphasis (sin- gulaD Emphases (pluraD.
 Synonyms: Kill, slay, slaughter murder, aSsassinate.
 Word Study: "Use word three times and it is yours' Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word Neutralize; to destroy the peculiar properties or opposite dispositions of "Alkali neutralizes an acid"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-21
DIMoND's POPULARITY REFLECTED

The popularity of Delegate Anthony J. Dimond among the voters of Alaska and the appreciation of
 his excellent work in Washington is clearly refecte in the results of the recent primary election In all Divisions he far ahead of his own ticket as well as the opposition and final results from the First Division taed this week reveal that of 3950 ballots cast in both Democratic and Republican primaries the Delegate boiled 2223 of them, and he was given all but 149 of the 2377 Democratic votes cast.
 While some voters of both parties sometimes dis agree with the Delegate matter of policy for AL aska the number is very few any which discounts Mir Dimonds efforts in behalf of the Territory. Ever alert the Territorys needs; tenacious in purpose;' a maker of powerful friends the Delegate during his three terms in office has been instrumental in building up national interest in Alaska which has been equalled in it's history and which without question, is bringing visible results True not all the credit for the advances Alaska has made in the last
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-21
MONDAY, MAY g, 1888

Conflicting planetary aspects are active today, according to astrology. It is time favorable for planning and for reaching important decis- ions.
 In the morning hours workers are subject to threatening portents La bor troubles will increase rather than diminish and will spread to regions not previously disturbed.
 There is a sign interpreted as for tunate for workers who will make concessions. The stars appear to promise steady gain in union or ganizing
 Aged persons should be careful to conserve their energies under this rule which may deplete strength and cause sudden seizures. The seers stress the need of public re- liance on men and women of experi- ence in the health field. M Mexico is to have a momentous summer which will test the diplo- macy of the United States. Travel by American tourists will be dis couraged. An unfortunate interna- tional incident is prophesied.
 Astrologers continue to predict for Uncle Sam a period of anXieties but steady growth of world power. A financial crash in foreign country is to furnish problems for Wall Street.
 Girls should find this an auSpici- ouS direction of the stars for the wearing of new costumes. Dress is to assume great importance in the summer months.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of rather per- picking situations. There may be fortunate changes.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be extremely active phy- sically and intense in nature. Sub- jects of this sign of Gemini may exhibit dual characters.
 Henry M Teller United States Senator, was born on this day 1880 Others who have celebrated it as birthday include Douglas Fair banks, actor, 1883; James Buchan- an Eads, civil engineer, 1920.
 Copyright, 1938)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-21
Horoscope "The stars incline
 but do not cOmpeP'
SUNDAY, MAY g, 1938


 Benefic aspects dominate in the horoscope for today, according to astrology It is a time most promis- ing to the clergy.
 Protests against persecution may assume unexpected forms, it is fore cast, as adherentS to old religious faiths unite to defend the victims of injustice. A new leader among the Jews is forecast
 Women should find this fortu- nate day for family gatherings, { time for harmonious planning and wise counselling.
 Love affairs will flourish under this configuration which encourages reckless wooings and sudden mar riages. Age will not be a deterrent to romances and widows will be much sought in marriage.
 The evening hours are suspicious for writing love letters and for frank and intimate confessions of thought.
 Speed in communication between friends will be as much desired in coming weeks as between business organiza tions. General use of mod ern means of nasty notes will be much in vogue among the young.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of fair suc- cess, but obstacles may be encoun- tered in business. Good returns from investments are probable.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be intellectual and indus trious. Subjects of this sign of Tau rus are on the cusp and may have strong Gemini characteristics.
 Jacob Lorillard, American mer- chant, was born on this day 1774. Others who have celebrated it as birthday include Sir Conan Doyle. writer, 1859; Newman Hall, noted English clergyman, 1916.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-21
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

Q. When one wishes to remove a piece of bone from the mouth. while at the table. should one use a spoon, fork, or napkin?
 A. None of these things should be used; merely use the thumb and forefinger and lay the particle on the plate.
 @. What are some appropriate gifts to present girl on graduation day?
 A. A string of pearls, pendant, silk stockings. purse, fountain pen, books
 O. Are all wedding gifts sent to the bride?
 A. Always; never to the groom
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-21
THE MISSION OF THE BETTER
 HOUSING COMMITTEE

Next Monday in local newspapers and through the radio, the Better Housing Committee of Juneau launches it's sponsorship of the 1888 FILA plan. Through that plan it hopes stimulate the improve ment and modernization of all kinds of properties, business and residential and industrial and the con- struction of new and modern homes in Juneau and vicinity.
 It is not altogether credtable to the community but to be truthful we must admit that it stand a tremendous amount of improvement and moderni- zation both to business and residential structures. Despite the fact that between 1884 and 1897 more than quarter of a million dollars expended for that purpose locally under Title I of the National Housing Act the need now is almost imperative as it then Through the depression years, real prop ery of every description permitted to run down to an alarming degree. Some of this was remeded in 1885 and 1886 through loans insured by the FILA There is more left to be done
 It is the mission of the Better Housing Committee inform property how this can be done under Title I of the National Housing Act. Chairman James J. Connors and his workers have perfected cam paign of education financed by local business firms, contractors and public spirited citizens which it is planned will continue through the summer season. Using the press and radio, and cooperating with the Juneau office of the FILA this committee will en- deavor to answer the questions of everyone who wants to improve and odernize their properties to build homes.
 This is a work of primary importance not alone to individual property owners, but also to the com munty at large The benefits to the owners are oovl- ous Those to the community should be equally plain First employment is given to every skilled and many unskiled workers reducing if not entirely wipng out relief rolls Second business of all kinds is revived Directly those dealing in building materials, in elec- trical appliances in heating plants plumbing fixtures or almost anything else that goes toward home im- provement are benefited And only in little less degree the groceryman, druggist clothier butcher, owner and every other type of business shares in better times.
 The answer is simple. Under the FILA plan, all the materials used and labor employed is paid for in cash. The owner is enabled to borrow in lump sum to cover his needs up to maximum of S1OO0O for improvement and modernzaton. He is permitted to repay it on monthly basis, the fixed to suit his income for a period not to exceed five years.
 During the next three months the Better Housing Committee will discuss in detail what exactly can be done: how it can be done; how to obtain the money; and where it may be obtained. This is service Of real value and one that should be welcomed by every property and by the city itself.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-21
DANCE SATURDAY NIGHT

With American Legion Auxiliary, Elks Hall, Wesley Barrett's Orches- tra. Door prize. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-21

Physicians in session at Baltimore say the proper diet will add 90 years to a mans life. tA he need do is not to eat anything he enjoys9
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-21

Don't be alarmed at the prospect of long session of Congress The Congressmen will get home in time to appear on the band stands the Fourth of July.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-21
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. C. Gordon

l. Which is the largest Protes- tant denomination in the world? g. What is geography? B. Whom did Shakespeare mar ry?
 4 How much food does the aver age person consume in a lifetime2 5. Which is the larger, the Unit ed States or the Dominion of Can ada?
 ANSWERS 1. Lutheran, with over 70,000,00G members.
 9 Incorrect or bad writing or spelling.
 3. Anne Hathaway. 4. About fifty tons. 5. The Dominion of Canada.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-21

With the season for third parties opening so early there may be larger crops than usual-Indianapolis News.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-21

Helen Smith was hostess at her home at a knitting party for the girls of the graduating class of the high school. Guests were Elvira Vii tanen, Madge Case, Belle Hood. Myrtle Jorgenson, Mary Kashevar- off, Rose Mclaughlin, Frances Ptack. Roberta Coryell Rena Ellin- gen. Laura Giard, Dorothy Troy and Emma Perelle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-21
20 Years Ago
 From The Empire
MAY 21, 1918

The farce comedy, Tt Pays To Advertise" given at the Coliseum Theatre by the Juneau High School was a huge success. Rose McLaugh- lin as a French Countess and Fran ces Ptack as the leading lady were excellent. Others in the cast were Nadia Kashevaroff, Clement Hod- ges. Joe Mclaughlin, Jack Oswell, Olive La Bounty, Edward Dolan, Ro- berta Coryell, Gilbert Hodges, Har- old Koskey.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-21
H A P P -
 B I R I Fl D A Y

The Empire ertends xconqratuld- tions and best i0ishes today, thct' birthday anniuersary. to tue tolloD- ing:
 
 MAY 21 Mrs. T. J. Selby Edward F. Rodenberg Melville L. Leath Samuel Feldon Harley J. Turner
 MAY g
 Roy Brown Mary Metcalf Ed T. Williams Patricia Gullufsen Dora Treffers H. R. VanderLeest
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-21

Today's News Today,-Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-21

Weather: Highest 41; lowest 34 Cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-21

J. F. Pugh, in charge of the sale for the First Division, reported that the bidding on the White House wool was now becoming spirited and considerable money had already been raised. The returns from out side towns had not as yet been re- ceived but it was expected that the rivalry between the towns would become keen. So far the highest bid- ders were J. J. Connors and J. F. Pugh with $50 each.
 All members of the Fire Depart ment of Treadwell were requested to turn out to help put the base ball grounds in order for the sum- mer games.
 There was great indignation among the King salmon fishermen of Wrangell They claimed that the price fixed by the Food Admins trator was so low that the fisher men could not afford to fish. \ strike was threatened.
 Weather: Highest 41; lowest 34 Cloudy.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1938-12-09
Ethiopia Absorbed
Into Italian East
Africa Empire

ROME, Italy, Dec. 6 fANPl "A
preview Of the new issue of World
maps, showing various colonial pos
sessions Of the major nations, indi-
Gates that Eritea, Italian Somali-
land and Ethiopia have been COM
bined as one, henceforth to be
known as italian East Africa.
Together they comprise an area
of 100000 square miles stretching
from the Indian Ocean to the noun
tains Of Ethiopia The vast terri.
tory however, remains practical.
unsettled by Italians, has few in
habitants outside the natives. Ital-
ian Somaliland has an area of about
$4,000 square miles, native popu
lation Of about one million, extends
along the Indian Ocean from ths
Gulf Of Alden to the Juba River, has
a coastiine of about 1000 miles
Chief products; Gum, oil, kapok
hides and ivory and produces hall
1.-THE worlds supply Of incense.
Eritrea has roughly, $4,000 square
miles, a population Of 100000.
was Italy's first African colonia
venture, It's acquisition dating from
the purchase of the port of Assab,
in 1870. 1t extends along the Afri
can coast Of the Red Sea for som,
670 miles. Most densely populated
of the three colonial territories j.
Ethiopia, being $4,000 square milei
in area, with 100000 inhabitants.
In 1889 Italy attempted military
conquest of the country, was de
cisively defeated at the famed battle
of Adowa BY Ethiopian warriors led
by King Menelik. Emperor Halle
Selassie, former ruler of the East
African kingdom, now lives in exile
in London.
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(By Frank Marshall Davis for AMP
NEW Y0RK--For the first time
since the appearance Of Countee
Cpllen's aCaroling Dusk" in 1927.
as the anthologist points out, the
poetry Of contemporary Negro writ
ers has at last been compiled into q
comprehensive volume. This book,
just published by Henry Harrison,
10 Negro Voices" and was ably edit
ed by Miss Beatrice NJ. Murphy with
the assistance of Miss Lucia Mae
Pitts and John w. Burton, all Of
them Washington poets.
There is no question Of the need
for this anthology. 1t ought to re-
vive general interest in Negro let
tiers, prove to the skeptics that our
bards are doing work comparable to
that Of whites, provide the race
conscious with book they should
be proud to own, and furnish poetry
lovers with the diversified output of
83 writer's.
The contributors include those
who have aleady established some
regulations III the field Of literature
as we'll as several who arc for the
first time seeing their work in print.
Better known names are those Of
Langston Hughes, Lewis Grandson
Alexander, Edward Dejoie Bur-
bridge, Alpheus Butler, Marcus B.
Christian, Anita Scott Coleman,
Wesley Cartwright, Randolph Ed
monds. Nick Aaron Ford, Benjamin
Franklin Gardner, Ruby Berkeley
Goodwin, Octave Lilly jr., Cora Ball
Moten, NJ. Beaunorus Tolson and
Lucy Mae Turner.
AS might be expected, the work
of some Of the s3 is quite immature,
but there are enough really fine
things to counteract such defects.
OF real significance is the subject
matter. Although there is much
concerning the racial plight, the
poets as whole are "escapists;"
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POETRY BY EIGHTY THREE
COLONED WRITER'S

their muse chums with Cupid. There
is some religious verse, few dia-
iect poems and work in the general
mood of Edgar Lee Masters but
poems of general social significance
and realism are CONSPICUOUS BY their
scarcity.
But Negro Voices contains two
amazingly fine compositions. One
is Roaring Third" by Helen Al.
Johnson, 20 year old Tennessee
schoolteacher, and is vivid, reai-
istic description Of black ghetto III
q small town. The other, Faith
by Leona Lyons, Alabama teacher,
tells Of shadrach, Meshach and
Abednego in style as salty and
pungent as anything in "The Green
Pastures" Both young women de-
finitely have rosy futures in the
world Of literature If they hew to
the line.
There Ia other works Of high order.
lola M. Brister, William Brown,
Conrad Chittick, Jay Raymond Eng
land, Clara n. Haywood, Lois Royal
Hughes, Leighla Lewis, Matthew
Mitchell, Georgiana Oliver, Beatris
overly, Robert N. Perry jr., Dor
othy Lee Louise Shead, Abram G..
F. Smith, Laura E. Smith, Cornelius
v. T1oup, Coston Vale, Naomi Evans
Vaughn and Vincent Williams con-
tribute outstanding verse. while
Lucia Mae Pitts in her creations
bears out our opinion that she con-
sistently writes the best love poetry
produced among our women.
Harvey M. Williamson Of CIeve-
land could be one OF the foremost
Duskymerican poets if he would not
follow the Spoon River Anthology
so closely. He has ideas and keeps
his eyes open, as witness his Lily
Raines..n
Mrs. Benson was president of the
local chapter
OF the Daughters Of the Confederacy
And the society leader in Benson.
But she hated me.
My mother used to Cook for the
Sheltons,
And we lived in their backyard,
But ! was pretty and I knew it.
Phil Benson thought so, too.
So / had an automobile and a maid.
The race problem was no concern
of mine.
Clifton Thompson Hill has furn-
ished more than two dozen iliustra-
tions for Negro Voices. Some We
like and some we don't, but it is
only fair to say that Mr.. Hill has a
unique modern style.
The volume is certainly a contri-
button to contemporary literature.
and Miss Murphy along with her as
sociates deserves high praise for the
work they did. But this praise could
be better expressed by your pur-
chase of two copies of Negro Voices
one for yourself and one as $
Christmas gift to friend.
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TION AL
NEWS BRIEFS
FORMER NEWSMAN's
STORY REPRINTED
IN READERS, DIGEST

NEW YORK CITY, Dec. s (ANP)
Reprinted from the December is
sue Of The Commentator, an article
A Negro Looks ut the South au-
thored by Ollie Stewart, appears In
the January issue Of Readers Di-
gest. Stewart is a former staff
member of Baltimore Afro Amer
ican, now writes free lance, special
izes in features and short stories.
Ken Magazine and Globe, travel
magazine, have also published his
works.
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the appointment be confirmed. Tay-
lor's confirmation was unanimous.
MIcHICAN's FIRST NEGRO
JUDGE pREsfDEs IN
COUNTY COURT
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Dec. s
(ANP) P)-Last TUESDAY, for the first
time in history of this state Negro
Judge ascended the bench, the CEN
tral figure being Judge Edmond g.
White Of Yatrd Township, who pre-
sided in Lake County Circuit Court.
The case at bar was an assault
charge placed against John II.
Smith.
The state was represented by
County Prosecutor Allan Lidkes and
Smiths counsel was Atty. Floyd IF.
Skinner Of Grand Rapids. After
witnesses had testified Prosecutor
Lidke moved for the defendants
dismissal and discharge. Judge
White granted the motion and the
defendant was released.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1938-12-09
800 Attend Wonlen's s
Meet In New York

NEW YORK, Dec. (C)-Three
hundred delegates from twenty
eight national organizations attend
ed the banquet given Saturday night
at the YWCA, honoring Mrs. Crys-
tai Bird Fauset Of Philadelphia, re-
Gently elected to the Pennsylvania
legislature and the first colored wo-
man so honored anywhere in Amer
lea. Mrs. Mary Mcleod Bethune,
president of the National Council of
Negro Women, sponsors of the ban
quet. presided.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1938-12-09
Louis Armstrong
Recording Classical
Spirituals

NEW YORK, Dec. (C)--Louis
Armstrong, Known as the worlds
greatest trumpet player, is recording
classical spirituals, such as "Shad
rack, and "Jonah and the Whale
it was announced Saturday through
Tin Pan Alley Hot Notes, directed
by Louis Levy, 1888 Sixth avenue.
Armstrong is also recording all
the old Bert Williams songs Of
twenty years ago, and King
Louis's' sense of comedy is expect
ed to make the great Bert live again.
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writing a play
the dessert, be-
ing the last act.
must be a dra-
matte wind-up to
the occasion. But
1t takes consid-
erabie of a des-
sert to better a
delicious first
nfAlrraEa - ssY.fy
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1938-12-09
DR.. GARvIN NAMED
TO CLEVELAND
LIBRARY BOARD

Cleveland, Dec. (Ry Clarence
L. Simmons for AMP For the first
time in the history of this city, DR..
Charles Herbert Garyin, q Negro,
fills q place on the Cleveland Public
Library board, and all Cleveland is
proud of the new member who said
Monday night that he was not yet
familiar with the work to have many
policies in mind but there was one
thought which constantly would
guide him.
''rhis thought is this stated DIR.
Garvin, prominent physician and
trustee Of Howard university, II
want the public library to reach ev-
cry person, for I believe it to be the
greatest source Of culture and en-
lightenment there is.
A leading physician. DIR. Garvin
was named late Tuesday by the
Cleveland Board of Education to
succeed John C. McHannan, white,
vice president of Central National
bank, who recently resigned the
term which runs until July l, 1910.
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cHIcAcoAN APPOINTED TO
HOUSING AUTHORITY

CHICAGO, Dec. 8 (ANP)- Mayor
Edward Kelly last Wednesday an
nounced appointment Of Robert r..
Taylor, civic leader and resident
manager of the Rosenwald Apart
ments as member Of the Chicago
Housing Authority. He will serve
out the remainder of the term Of
William j. Lynch, resigned, the term
expiring Jan. 5, 1912.
Aid. Robert r. Jackson made n
motion before the city council that
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NEGRO VOICES

Edited BY Beatrice NJ. Murphy,
illustrated by Clifton Thompson
Hill, IT'S pages. $50, published
by Henry Harrison, ~ Fourth
Ave, New York
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