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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-07
Public Initiation,
 Dinner Monday by
 B. p. and ". Club

A public Christmas dinner in con- nection with formal initiation of all new members of the Business and Professional Women's Club, will take place Monday evening, December 12, in the Social rooms of the Metho- dist Church, starting at 6:30 O. clock.
 Mrs Vera B. Harmon, Supervisor of Social Welfare, will be guest speaker for the evening, and vocal selections will be presented during the evening by Wally Peterson. Com munity singing of Christmas carols will also be feature of the enter tainment.
 The general public is extended an invitation to this affair, all reser- vations being received by Mrs. John Mccormick.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-07
SMITHS FATE
 IN MURDER CASE
 RESTS WITH JURY
Jurors Retire al 2:4O This Afternoon to Consider
 Cookie Jar Shooting

The Forrest V. Smith cookie jar murder case went to the jury at 2:40 this afternoon Arguments which extended through yesterday afternoon and this morning were followed by the courts instructions after lunch today which provide five forms of verdict which the jur- ors may return in accordance with its findings.
 The jury was instructed it could return verdict of first degree mur- der. This would mean mandatory capital punishment.
 The second form is first degree murder with the qualification with out capital punishment"
 The other three forms which can be returned are second degree mur- der, manslaughter or not guilty.
 The indictment against Smith on which he was tried charged him with first degree murder of Thomas Ceiling in the Smith home here in Juneau last October.
 It was agreed by counsel that if the jury agreed after court had ad- journed for the day that it could return sealed verdict which would be opened when court reconvenes.
 Jurors weighing the fate of Smith are: Joseph w. Flanagan, John Niemi, Jenkins M Williams, Oscar Christensen, John Clausen, Alvin H. Anderson, H L. Cochrane, Chester L. Williams, Mrs Isabelle Jorgens0n, Alleine Council, Elsie Johnson and Hugo V. Fredrickson
 Immediately following the retire ment of the Smith jury, the case of Ernest Sarff of Petersburg was called and selection of a jury was started.
 Sarff is charged with careless use of firearms in connection with the fatal shooting of James Altier near Petersburg last Armistice Day while on hunting trip. Sarff is reported to have mistaken his companion for a deer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-07
Morning Ceremony
 Uaites Couple from
 Warm Springs Bay

An 1f:30 o'clock ceremony, per formed by the Rev John A. Glasse this morning, united Miss Cecelia Bahovec, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Fred Bahovec, of Baranof, Warm Springs Bay, and MT w. A. Doe, also of Warm Springs.
 The Gold Street home of MT. and Mrs. A. H. Goddard was the scene of the wedding, while MT. and Mrs. David Ramsey were present as at tendants for the couple.
 The bride was most attractive in a green crepe afternoon gown, and the matron of honor was also gowned in an afternoon ensemble of match ing color.
 MT. and Mrs. Doe arrived in Ju-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-07
LABOR BOARD
 MAN 10 MEET
 WITH COUNCIL
Pipe of Peace May Be Of fered at Confab To-
 night in Ciiy Hall

Mediator John O'Connor of the Department of Labor announced today that invitations had been sent to all parties involved in Ju- neaus building labor dispute to at- tend peace conference with the Mayor and City Council tonight in the Council Chambers.
 Today O'Connor was interview ing union men and company offici- als in preparation for a review of the subject tonight.
 The meeting will not De a public one, city officials said.
 The Council had been called in special session tonight to confer on the proposed anti-picket ordinance, but when Mediator O'Connor was offered the cooperation of the City Council in settling the dispute, plans were laid for the joint conference of all parties directly involved in the trouble.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-07
MRS. MULLEN AND
 SON BEN SAIL ON
 N0RAH FOR SOUTH

Mrs. J. F. Mullen and her son Ben Mullen went south on the Prin- cess Norah this morning on their way to San Francisco to spend the, holidays with the Mullen daughters Beatrice and Virginia, attending school at the San Francisco College for Women.
 Ben will return about the first of the year, while Mrs. Mullen will re- main south for about two months.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-07
HAIDA LEAVES FOR
 HAYNES TODAY TO
 RETURN ON FRIDAY

The Coast Guard Gutter Haida sailed for Haines today on a routine cruise to Chilkoot Barracks, expect ing to return Friday night or Sat urday morning.
 Passengers accompanying tn e Haida were, General Supervisor of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Claude M Hirst, the Rev. Ralph K. Wheeler, and Ted Koomera.
 Koomera will confer with Ma for L. W. Amis in connection with ski training for troops stationed at the fort.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-07
J. ". CLUB CARD
 PARTY IS FRIDAY

Whist, bridge and pinochle will be played at the Juneau Womans s Club card party, an event of Friday evening at 8 o'clock, being held at the American Legion Dugout.
 The affair is public, and large attendance is anticipated. Prize awards will be made during the ev- ening and refreshments will be serv- ed.
 Those in charge of arrangements fer the evening include: Mrs. Thom- as Haigh, Mrs. Cecil Rulaford, Mrs John Klein and Mrs. Joe Kendler.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-07
A. M. Geyers Are
 On Vacation Trip

MT and Mrs. A. M. Geyer left for vacation trip in the states this morning on the steamer Princess Norah, during which time they will visit in Seattle, and with their daughter, Miss Ruth Geyer, in Walla Walla, Wash
 MT. Geyer will return in a few weeks, while Mrs. Geyer plans to remain in the south for about two months
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-07

neau by plane yesterday and plan to return to their home in Warm Springs very shortly MT. Doe has the hunting lodge at Baranof, while Mrs. Does parents have interests in a mink farm at that place.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-07
S0MMERS TO BU,.D
 HAYNES WAFER SYSTEM

Contract for the PWA Haines water system construction has been awarded to the R. J. Sommers Con struction Company of Juneau it was reported today. The job is estimated to cost around $25 900.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-07
MRS. SOMERBY LEAVES

Mrs. I. Sowerby. pioneer resident of Juneau. who spends her summers in this city, left for the south aboard the Princess Norah.
 MT. and Mrs. N A. McEachran left for Seattle aboard the Princess Norah to spend the Christmas and New Year holidays.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-07
GAULT FOR CALIFORNIA

R. Gault, veteran engineer on the White Pass and Yukon Route, is southbound passenger aboard the Princess Norah. He will spend the winter in California with his family.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-07
BLANCHARDs GO SOUTH

w. c. Blanchard and Mrs. Blan- chard are southbound passengers aboard the Princess Norah from Skagway, for Seattle. MT. Blanchard is chief clerk to the General Mana ger of the White Pass and Yukon Route.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-07
"5PIKE" MCLEAN,
 N0RAH PASSENGER

Kenyon Spike" Mclean is a southbound passenger on the Prin- cess Norah this morning. He is making business trip to Seattle and expects to be gone two weeks
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-07
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Dec. 2. - Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 9 K, American Can o5, American Light and Power 5A Anaconda 34 as, Bethlehem Steel Fl F, Commonwealth and Southern 1l2, Curtiss Wright 6A, General Motors 489s, International Harvest er59l2, Kennecott 43as, New York Central l712, Northern Pacific 10A Safeway Stores 26A. Southern Pac- fife 17#. United States Steel 6215, Rremner bid 1 asked 212, Pound $4;68al.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-07
CANISTER nN TRIP

William R. Garster left for Seat tie and other southern points aboard the Yukon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-07
LEAVES FOR SOUTH

Christine Halvorsen is a pas senger aboard the Yukon for the south to remain perhaps several weeks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-07
DOW, JONES AVERAGES

The following are today's Dow Jones averages: industrials 148.33 up 40 utilities 21.72, down .05; rails 2944, up .31.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-07

TO KETCHIKAN Jennie Reiland left for Ketchi- kan a passenger aboard the Yukon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-12-07

Today's News Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
FEDERAL GRANT TO
 ALASKA TO HANDLE
 COMPENSATION ACT

The Social Security Board at Washington, D. O., today announc- ed through Hugh J. Wade, Terri torial Director, that it had approved a grant of $5,25885 to the Territory of Alaska to be used to pay the ex- penses of administering the Alaska Unemployment Compensation Act for the quarter beginning January l and ending March 31, 1888. The amount of the graht is based on an estimate submitted by the Alaska Unemployment Compensation Con- mission, and the Board approved the amount requested less $2,413.15 which is the amount of the balance that the Commission had on hand that was previously granted but unused during the last quarter. The total amount that has been granted to the Alaska Unemploy- ment Compension Commission since the enactment of this law is ESQ., 665.65.
 Under he Social Security Act the Federal Government pays the com- plete cost of administering the AL aska Unemployment Compensation Act, MT. Wade said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
SEN. COPELAND
 GIFT TING BACK
 OLD 0UTBURSTS
Is Overcoming Radio Voice, Now Being Heard
 Tn Chambers
By PRESTON GROVER

WASHINGTON, Jan. Ave are able to announce that Senator Copeland of New York is oyercom- ing radio voice.
 Radio voice is an ailment that afflicts members of Congress and perhaps others who talk a great deal over the air When you talk into niscrophone you don't shout. You just chatter along in a conver- sational tone or less, and if you begin to shout and wave your arms lit becomes very troublesome for the engineer at the controls in the .broadcasting station. He has to smooth out and tame the tones.
 For ten years Senator Copeland, Ia physician, delivered a talk four a -throated sentence in the mar health matters, and in time his ra- dio voice mastered the voice of the 'great thunderer he used to be in lthe Senate. He began to talk to the Senate in conversational ones.
 Now a conversational voice in the Senate is practically no voice at all as far as fellow Senators are con- Continued on Page Six)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
BUS OPERATOR
 KILLED AS TWO
 WOMEN ROB HIM
Two Dollar Loot All Maid en Holdups Get in
 Recent Staying

NEWARK, NJ, Jan. 4.-Joseph Cocozza, acting Captain of Detec- tives, has announced that two young Newark women have confessed to the holdup staying of William Bar horst, bus driver, two weeks ago.
 The women gave their names as Mrs. Ethel Sohl, 20. and Geneyieve Owens, IT.
 Cocozza said Mrs. Sohl confessed to firing the fatal shot. Barhorst was the father of two children. He was 34 years old.
 Bus driver Barhorst was slain and robbed at the end of his run on the night of December 2l. Although his change carrier should have had S11.65 in it on the basis of fares re- ceiyed. Miss Owens told police their loot was only $210, as the rest of the money had been lost in the en- suing flight.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
Budget Message | Sent Tomorrow
President Roosevelt Ds. cusses Balancing
 ports on Deficit

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4. - Usually well informed officials predict that President Roosevelt's Budget for the next fiscal year will carry bil- lion dollar deficit if he will revise the estimated deficit of this years budget to one billion and one quar- ter dollars. This forecast was made after the President told Congress the Budget for 1899, for the fiscal year beginning July l, was unbal- anced, but deficit would be smaller this year If business should pick up and there was a possibility of balancing it."
 Secretary of Treasury Morgenthau said the President expects to send a Budget message to Congress to- morrow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
Fishing Craft
 Seizures Roll
 Commerce CrOuu
San Pedro Chamber Wires Washington to Ask
 Cessation

SAN PEDRO, Cal, Jan. 4.-The San Pedro Chamber of Commerce has asked the Government to cease its seizures of fishing boats sup posedly owned by Japanese, at least temporarily.
 In a wire to Senator McAdoo, the San Pedro group asked him to re- quest the Treasury not to seize any more fishing boats until thor ough investigation had been made.
 The telegram was sent at the instance of Montgomery Phister, Director of the Chamber of Com merce and the Van Camp Sea Food Co.,, which has financial interest in the Three Star and the Nancy Hanks two craft already seized.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
REDFERN SEARCH CRIPPLE WHEN P0RTERS DESERT
Waldeck Expe dition Is Marooned on Rock Deep
 in Dark Jungle

GEORGETOWN, British Guiana, Jan. 4.-The Waldeck expedition, searching for Paul Redfern, Amer ican aviator, missing in the jun gles for ten years, are now mar ooned on a rock in the upper Cuy- uni River.
 It was reported the expeditions porters had deserted and food was running low The rock refuge of the party is 150 miles from George town
 The Waldeck expedition is the thirteenth to go afield in search of Redfern, who vanished in 1927 when attempting nonstop flight from Georgia to Brazil
 From time to time, reports have filtered out of the wild jungle coun- try of a strange white man, of wild man, of a wrecked airplane, of a white mans effects in pigmy pos session. Redfern's fate remains a mystery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
FORTY PLANES
 ROAR OUT FOR
 AN AIR ATTACK
Crushing Blow Is Reported Struck on Reorgan-
 ized China Fleet
ALL CRAFT RETURN
 TO BASES SAFELY
Land Forces Fight Hand to Hand in Other Sections
 of Battle Zone

SHANGHAI, Jan. 4. Japanese war planes struck far into the in- terior of China in a raid which the Japanese Navy spokesman declared Is the start of the intention to crush China's reorganized air force, consisting of a large number of So- viet planes"
 Forty Japanese war planes flew 400 miles west of their base, near Shanghai, and are reported to have delivered a crushing attack on the Chinese at Hankow. The fleet, it is declared, returned to their bases without the loss of a single plane.
 The spokesman reported the air offensive as Japanese and China's forces battled hand to hand for the control of the main railway line through the Province.
 The Chinese authorities assert their casualties are 5000 in eight engagements with the Japanese for ces along the Tientsin-Pukow-S Shan tung lines and added the Japanese losses are likewise heavy in forays in the Northern Provinces.
 Japanese bombers have attacked Hsuchow in Honan Province, with considerable military damage, the Japanese spokesman claims.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
BENDER FUNERAL SERVICES HELD, TACOMA TODAY
Final Rites for Empire Edi- tor This Afternoon in
 City of His Birth

TACOMA, Jan. 4.-Funeral serv- ices for Robert w. Bender, Al, Editor and Manager of the Daily Alaska Empire of Juneau, who died December 26 in Phoenix, Ariz., fol- lowing a heart attack, was held here at 3:30 this afternoon at the c. c. Mellinger Funeral Parlors. MT. Bender, who was born in Ta- coma, was stricken in Arizona while in the south attempting to regain his health.
 His widow, Mrs Helen Troy Ben der, daughter of Gov John w. Troy of Alaska, arrived yesterday from the north to attend the funeral. Beside his widow, MT. Bender is survived by his father, w. L. Ben der, pioneer Tacoma resident.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
YEARS PROGRAM IS TO BE OUTLINED BY
 LEGION AUXILIARY '

Plans for the coming year will be outlined at the meeting of the Am erican Legion Auxiliary this eve ming when members meet in regular session at the Dugout at 8 o'clock.
 Mrs. John Mccormick. president will preside. Mrs. Edith Sheelor, re- mobilization chairman, and Mrs. L R. Hogins, legislative chairman, will be in charge of the social meeting of the organization this mouth, on January Is.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
UNEMPLOYMENT
 SITUATION NOW BEING STUDIED
Special Senate Committee Opens Hearing on
 VexingP Problem
STATEMENT IS MADE
 AS TO MAIN PURPOSE
Neither Business Nor Gov ernment to Be Blam-
 ed for Recession

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The spe- ciaJ Senate Committee, opening a study of unemployment, assured both business and the Government, that it planned no attempt to blame either for the present reported re cession."
 The committee members issued a statement that it is our desire to secure cooperation of employers and employees of business, and officials of the Government, to determine what legislation, if any, can be en- acted by Congress to encourage in- dividuals to provide more jobs.
 The committeeman also stated they hope to work out the most eff fective and possible relief program
 Isador Lubin, Commissioner of Labor Statistics, testified at the opening hearing, there was a drop of unemployment between october and mid December, sharper than at- ter the '29 crash He estimated be- tween 1,475,000 and l,550,O0 per sons lost their jobs from November l to the middle of last month
 Lubin said further that some of the firms which sought to combat unemployment by spreading work in 29 "are not attempting to spread work today
 Lubin also said he did not know whether this change was deliber- ate" He estimated that from T. 0OOO0 to 7,5OO0OO were currently unemployed
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
SPANISH GOVT.
 FORCES FACING
 HARD STRUGGLE
Invaders, Defenders Fight ing Tn Snow and Sleet
 Storm at Tereul

HENDAYE, Jan. 4-Beleaguered insurgents and Spanish Government troops. today fought at rifle range distance through the ice crusteo streets of Tereul. in regular guer- fila warfare that may determine the tide of the civil conflict in Spain.
 Snow checked mass offenSives by 100000 soldiers of the two armies now on the front encircling Tereul
 Sleet grounded the airplanes and begged the motorized units in the mountains and terrain.
 Within the city itself, the crackle of rifle fire at close range, con- tinued.
 Both sides claim they are in con- trol of the Provincial capital.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
RADIO SPEAKER SUED; ACTRESS
 CLAIMS LIBEL
Constance Bennett Brin g S Case for $250,000
 Alleged Damages

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Jan. A. Film actress Constance Bennett has sued Emmy Fidler, columnist, ra- dio speaker and his several sponsors, for $250000 damages.
 Miss Bennett charged she was li- beled in a broadcast on December 28.
 The complaint alleged Fidler im- piled wrongfully, in his broadcast, that she was grossly discourteous to Patsy Kelly, film comedienne work ing with her in a picture.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
ALASKA REPORT IS SUB BMITTED TO PRESIDENT
Plan for Orderly Develop ment of Northland Soon
 Goes to Congress

WASHINGTON, Jan. Al aska Delegate Anthony J. Di- mond today said the National Resources Committee has trans mitted it's long range plan for orderly development of the Ter ritory of Alaska to President Roosevelt.
 The Committee was directed, in resolution, proposed by Delegate Dimond, to draft the proposed ogram for the guidance of Congress"
 Delegate Dimond said the plans should be in the hands of Congress within a couple of weeks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
FAST TANKERS
 TO BE BULL !

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4. The Commission and the Standard Oil Company of New Jer- sey have signed an agreement under which the company will be- gin immediate construction of 12 high speed tankers at total cost of $37, ,500,000.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
MILK DEIVERER RECOVERS FROM
 FALL INJURIES

Alvin Jones, deliverer for the Ju- neau Dairies, Inc, returned to work today, having recovered from the slight concussion received when he fell on Gold Belt Avenue, yesterday
 Jones slipped while delivering milk to the Robert Simpson resi- dence and was brought to the Jul neau Medical and Surgical Clinic for treatment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
AND THE U. s. VIEW

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-No of ficial comment was made on state ments from Rome or Berlin, as carried in Associated Press dis patches, but they indicate that the world is all out of step with the exception of Italy and Germany. In other words if you are not of Fascist or Nazist thinking, you are all wrong.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
LYNCH ARRIVES

Lieutenant Martin Lynch, who will open a finance disbursement office in the Goldstein Building for eco funds, arrived in Juneau aboard the Baranof with his family, Mrs. Astrid Lynch, and Mrs. T. R. Lynch. They are stopping at the Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
Rules Are Back On

LONDON, Jan. 4-Indiscriminate use of pictures of the royal family on chocolate boxes and such-like will be banned when present stocks have been used up. The order went out from the Home Office recently, supposedly at the Kings instiga- ton. Rules on use of their majes- ties pictures were relaxed for the coronation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
HOUK FAMILY HERE

Mrs. John Houk and three chill dren, two daughters and a son, were Baranof arrivals today in Juneau joining MT. Houk, who has been here since this fall, with Rice and Ahlers.
 The family is staying at the Hotel Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
TWO AMERICAN
 AIRMEN KILLED
 IN CHINA WAR
First Fatalities of Pliers from United States
 Reported

HANKOW, China, Jan. A. F. Sangster, aviation instructor, and Harold Walsh, of San Francisco, his mechanic, were killed in the crash of pursuit plane after it had reached an altitude of 500 feet, when it crashed to earth in full view of their comrades.
 The deaths were the first fatalities reported of American airmen.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
SEATTLE WILL HAVE NEW B.b.
 DIAMOND NOW

SEATTLE, Jan. 5. = Emil Sick, new owner of the Seattle Indians of the Pacific Coast Baseball League, announces that the club will rebuild the ball park on the old Rainier Valley site. The cost will be $150O00.. The grandstand and bleachers will be able to seat 15,000.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
Samoan Clipper
 Completes Trip

HONOLULU, H. l., Jan. A. - The 904 miles to New Zealand and re- turn, which inaugurated the com pleting the round trip flight of B. 904 miles to New Zealand and re- turn, which inauguratted the com- mercial air line between Honolulu and Auckland, New Zealand.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
MESSAGE
 DOESN'T TICKLE
 ITALY,CERMANY
Comment from Spokesmen Shows World Is All
 Out of Step Now

ROME, Jan 4-Virginio Gayda. authoritative Fascist Editor, de clares that President Roosevelt's S message to Congress, delivered in person on Monday, furthered crea tion of a permanent international hostility
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
CRADLE CENSUS
 TAKEN BY NAzIS

BERLIN, Jan. 4.-To show the world that nation-socialism not only has successfully combatted unem- ployment but also has filled cradles of the country, authorities have de- cided to conduct a national census this year. The last German census was taken in 1883, the year Hitler assumed power.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
AND BERLIN'S VERSION

BERLIN, Jan. 4.-The Nazi For eign Office spokesman said Presi- dent Roosevelt's message to Con- gress will hinder rather than pro- mote peace.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
TOWNSEND THROUGH

Harry Townsend, prominent min ing engineer and geologist, is pas senger on the steamer Baranof for the Westward.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04
Stocks Advance
 As Arm a ment
 Issue Arises
Selected Shares Advance from l to 6 Points
 in Slow Trading

NEW YORK, Jan. 4--With arma- ment issue conspicuous, selected stocks rallied from l to points at the best, by a crawling advance.
 However the ticker tape was fre- quently at standstiil
 Profit realizing also tempered the upturn.
 Steels were the bell-wethers and aircraft, coppers, electrical equip ment and motors were not far be- hind.
 Transfers today were about one million shares.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-01-04

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