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Evening star., 1938-12-11
Marriage Boom Hits
Alexandria With
3 Licenses Issued
Number Sets AII-Time
Record; Five Couples
Refused Permits
BY a STAFF Correspondent OF The Star.

BY stan Correspondent OF me Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. Dec. 10.-The
long predicted boom in Alexandria S
marriage business materialized to-
day when an all-time record for
marriage licenses was set with the
issuance of 80 licenses. The pre-
vious record here was "a licenses,
issued on Christmas eve, 1929.
The Office of Corporation Court
Clerk Elliott F. Hoffman was kept
busy writing the certificates, but
as word had been spread in advance
that there would be no extra
hours to gain more business" the
couples dwindled in number until
none were in the Office during the
last five minutes before the doors
closed at pm.
This towns only civil marriage
officer, corresponding to a justice
OF the peace in other States, did a
thriving business by receiving a
large proportion of the couples who
came to be married. He is Herman
Friedlander, whose Office is situated
a few doors away from the court
house
Twelve Couples Counted.
A cab driver. who brought four
people from Washington for a
double wedding. said that while he
was waiting for his fares to return
to Washington he had counted II
couples entering Mr.. Friedlander'
Office.
For the most part. the places of
residence on the licenses showed
that many of those married today
would have stopped at Elkton. Md,
which, until Friday, was the Gretna
Green of Eastern United States.
There were 20 persons from New
York and several others from Penn
sylvania. Maryland and New Js ,ey
among the applicants. There were
also nine men and 10 women from
Washington and five Alexandria
residents among the 66 granted
licenses.
The Youngest to obtain a license
today vas Nellie M. Harlow, II,
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Rob-
ert Harlow Of 1410 Duke street, who
was given license to wed Andrew
]. King, 81, of Route 3, Alexandria.
The oldest applicant was Charles
M. Miller, go, of Porthmouth. Va.
who was licensed to be married to
Lillian A. Delaney, SO, of 2433 E
street NV, Washington.
Five Licenses Refused.
Five couples were refused licenses
by Mr.. Hoffman. He refused four
licenses because one of the princi-
pals in each case was under age
and had not obtained parental
consent. A fifth license was re-
fused woman who was resident
of another section of Virginia. The
law requires that Virginia brides
secure the license in the county or
corporate town in which they reside.
1t was unnecessary to deny any
licenses because of intoxication, Mr..
Hoffman said.
Several of the couples arrived in
Washington cabs, whose drivers, it
seems, have already familiarized
themselves with the location of the
courthouse and Mr.. Friedlanders
Office.
Evening star., 1938-12-11
Radio
Continued From First Page J

more listeners for the advertising,
he declared.
What I chose to call the inteli-
gent selflshness' of radio stations" :"
he said, should dictate a policy of
limited advertising with it's accom-
panying increase of listeners. Fail
ure by the industry to rectify this
obvious defect in programs inevitably
will lead to drastic legislation by the
Congress of the United States. And
!, for one, not only would support
such legislation. but would introduce
Il, and actively seek its enactment" I"
$ Senator Wheeler said that a grave
danger, two-fold threat, "a po-
htical and economic monster" !"
seems to be appearing on the broad
casting scene.
He said that per cent of the 700
stations in the country made half
the profits in the industry during
1887. 1t represents, he continued, a
trend toward monopoly which is
particularly dangerous in broadcast
ing. He asserted that it was dam
gerous because It threatens the eco
nomic system, but also dangerous
because it threatens the social and
political system.
Called Serious Problem.
While he said that he would not
place the responsibility for this dis
crepancy in the division of profits
solely at the door of the operators
or leave it entirely with the licensing
authority. it is, nevertheless, a Sc
rious problem and should be solved
before it becomes more threatening.
Just as certain as we permit
monopoly in radio-or anything
which savors of monopoly or mo-
nopolistic practices to develop-just
80 certain are we to have Govern
ment ownership and control of radio
broadcasting," he asserted. 1T is
inconceivable to me that the people
of the United States will permit a
favored and privileged few to con-
troll an instrumentality that may
mean life or death to democracy.
Monopolized radio, public or private.
Is the means by which relationships
are created and maintained"
Senator Wheeler was introduced
by Duke M. Patrick, retiring presi-
dent of the association, who was
toastmaster for the dinner. Earlier
in the day the association held its
annual meeting at which Frank
Robertson, former assistant general
counsel of the Federal Communica-
tions Commission, was elected presi-
dent. Others elected were Philip j.
Hennessey, jr., first vice president;
Paul M. Segal, second vice presi-
dent; Herbert M. Bingham, secre-
tary, and John M. Littlepage, treas
urer. Former Representative Swa-
gar Shirley was named to the Ex-
ecutive Committee.
Evening star., 1938-12-11
Home Benefits BY Will

RACINE, Wis, December 10 Lp.-
Mrs. Frances Even Huggins left
$1,000 in her will for the care Of her
dogs, but because she had none when
she died November 20 the money,
together with the rest of her $8,1oo
estate. goes to an old folks home,
The will. filed today, made that pro-
vision.
Evening star., 1938-12-11
Jack Hollis Son Weds

YUMA, Ariz., Dec. 10 uP).-Charles
John Holt, 21-year-old son of Movie
Actor Jack Holt, and Virginia May
Ashcraft, 20, of Hollywood, were
married here today. Holt and his
bride left Immediately for Holly
wood.
Evening star., 1938-12-11

faction to the auxiliary" Miss Helm
said, ito render this service to Maj.
Browns fine organization for the
underprivileged boys of Washing
ton. 1t is our earnest hope that our
membership will steadily increase,
for it is only through the fees from
Evening star., 1938-12-11

the West" the Western Association
Of State Engineers urged today that
concerted action be taken to prevent
what they termed an invasion Of
States rights.
Evening star., 1938-12-11
Water Rights Defended

PHOENIX, Ariz, Dec. 10 OP).-De-
claring the Federal Governments
attempt to gain control of unap-
propriated waters seriously threat
ems the welfare Of reclamation In
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-08
DAILY LESSONS
IN ENGLISH
By w. l.. Gordon

Words Often Misused. Do not say
1T was a remarkable phenomena.
Say, TT was a remarkable pheno-
menon." Phenomena is the plura
form.
Often Mispronounced: Alsace-Lor-
raine. Pronounce al-saS lo-ran, first
and second as as in at, as in OF
unstressed, third a as in rain, ac-
cent first and last syllables.
Often Misspelled Tonsillitis; two
Is, three is.
Synonyms: Sequence. succession
series, consecutiveness.
Word Study use a word three
times and it is yours" Let us in
crease our vocabulary by master
ing one word each day, Today
word: Obtrude; to thrust oneself
upon attention. The vulgar rich
obtrude their pretensions on the
public" 81
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-08
IMPORTANCE OF PRESENTING
ALASKA'S CASE IN FISH DISPUTE

Just what Territorial Senator Norman r. Walker
Of Ketchikan named by Gov John w. Troy to rep
resent the Territory in the salmon dispute in Seattle
can accomplish toward actual settlement of the contro
versv remains to be seen But it is vitality important
that Alaska be represented and selection by the Gov
ernor of Senator Walker is an excellent choice,
The paramount issue to the Territory is that
settlement OF some kind be made and made immedl-
atey Senator walker is well qualified to present that
case Not only is he Of the best Informed men on
fisheries in Alaska but he has had experience in pre-
senting Alaska picture He represented the TERRI
tory during the japanese fishing hearings in Washing
ton and did an exceptionally good job of it.
1t is probably true that both the cannery opera
tors and the unions now at loggerheads are CONVEX
SAINT with what closing down the fisheries for one sea-
son would mean in the Territory. But it is also true
that in the pressure of attempting adjust their own
differences they can overlook the effect Of such an
action on Alaska That is why it is important that
Alaska represented at the conferences being held
in Seattle not to take sides with either operator or
union but to impress on both the vital importance of
the fishing industry to the of the Territory
and TO the livelihood of the people that live in it.
AS the Governor pointed out to the Interior
Department in stressing the urgent need for settle
ment shutdown in 1888 would mean the loss OF be-
tween 40 and 30 million dollars in commerce, loss to
the Territory Of virtually three-fourths OF its tax
revenue and most important loss to thousands of our
people employed in the industry of their means of
livelihood That situation cannot be too strongly
impressed on the contesting factions the dispute
and that IS Senator Walkers aim as he stated just
before going aboard the vessel taking him to Seattle:
MY only purpose is to point out to both sides the
tremendous Importance of the industry in providing
revenues to the Territorial Treasury and in providing
employment to Alaskans"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-08
INDIVIDUAL INITIATIVE NEEDED
FOR CLEANUP WEEK

Nature does it; nature washes away the traces
of winter and bursts forth in bright spring dress IL
is an excellent example for us mortals-toss off the
winter season which gives the house paint that
weather appearance and the yard that forlorn
look and present them in new dress. little paint
and elbow grease the major ingredients needed
The week of April 25 to 80, inclusive, has been
designated as the annual Cleanup Week in the COM
munity The Chamber of Commerce has taken the
leadership is asking the cooperation of all groups
and individuals in making the event a success. The
City as usual is expected to provide trucks to carry
away the debris the Fire Department will be lending
its cooperation campaign will be conducted through
the schools and various civic organizations have nd-
Gated their intention to do their Share.
All these things excellent start but to
make Cleanup Week success requires one other major
ingredient-t requires that every individual in the
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-08
Canadian Public
Works Program
Means Election
Proposal Plan Of Govern
ment Meets with OPP
position, Claim

OTTAWA, April "a prediction
that proposal for large scale pub
lie works program would be pre-
lude to election was made today
in the Canadian Parliament by the
solitary Reconstruction Party mem
Der, H. S. Stevens.
Stevens com m ent apparently
came in reference to the program
in the House Monday by Minister
of Labor Norman Rogers Rogers
informed the House that the govern
ment was planning broad coordin-
ated program Of national develop
ment.
Stevens declared that if the gov
eminent brought out a large scale
works program an election could be
expected to follow.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-08
UntaXables
New York World Teleg

New York World-Teegram)
Did you have to pay a Federal income tax on
your salary March Is? Well none of the following
did:
Governors and all other officials and employees
of State governments
Mayors and all other officials and employees
of city governments
Commissioners and all other officials and en-
ployees of country governments.
superintendent and all teachers in city and
county school systems.
Presidents Of State universities and colleges and
deans and professors of those institutions and yes
even the football coaches
Justices of State Supreme Courts and State dis
trict judges and county judges and municipal judges
and State attorneys general and county and city
prosecutors and sherffs and police chiefs and cops
on the beat
Now doesn't that make you pretty much of a
sucker?
There are some 235OOOO persons on the payrolls of
State and local governments They enjoy every pene-
fit of Federal government that anyone else enjoys
OF course, large majority of persons on the pay
rolls of State and local governments-like the great
majority of private ndustrys employees-receve sal,
aries lower than the Federal income tax reaches
q y But why shouldn't the fortunate wel-paid min
GRITTY on the payros of State and local governments
meet their obligations on exactly the same basis as
the fortunate well-paid minority private payrols
each according to his ability to pay?
These public payrollers, we are sure, are no less
patriotic than private payrolers They don't dodge
Federal income taxes the law eXempts them. They
don't make the Federal tax laws; Congress does
Congress tried to tax all citizens equally on
the basis of income That was shortly after adoption
of the Sixteenth Amendment to the Constitution, CIV
ing Congress the power to "lay and collect taxes on
incomes, from whatever sources derived But the
Supreme Court ruled in effect that the Sixteenth
Amendment didn't mean what it said
The court. looking back to century-od prece-
dents declared that Federal taxation of State and
local government salaries would invade the sovereignty
of the States and that State taxation of Federal
salaries would usurp Federal authority
OF course that's Just much legalistic nonsense
And within the last two months the recently ber-
allied Supreme Court has handed down several de-
cisions reversing those erroneous precedents.
Congress is working a general tax bill
We hope it will try once more to apply the Federal
income tax law equally to all citizens We think that
this time the court will uphold Congress- If it doesn't
then the only solution is another constitutional
amendment. Somehow must wipe out the
democratic anti-social privilege of tax exemption
granted to favored groups.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-08
MODERN
ETIQUETTE
BY Roberta Lee

@. When one is writing a letter
to another of equal position, is il
all right to close the letter with
Respectfully yours?
A. No Respectfully yours" is
used only when writing a business
letter or when an employee is writ
ing to his employer. When writing
a social letter to one of equal po-
sition, Sincerely yours" is better.
O. How should salt be taken
when there are neither individual
salt cellars nor shakers?
A. With the salt spoon, and
placed on the plate, never on the
tablecloth.
@. What is the minimum tip to
Pullman porter for day, or an
overnight trip?
A. Twenty-Five cents a day.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-08
Horoscope
"The stars incline
but do not compel
SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1888

Benefic aspects rule strongly to-
day, according to astrology Under
this sway plans long considered
are likely to reach most promis-
ing maturity.
In the morning hours merchants
and manufacturers may receive
news of important events that will
tend to stimulate trade and de-
velop commerce.
Again the advice and direction of
older persons will be esteemed. This
is an suspicious date for consulta-
tions with persons of long expert
ence in business and government
affairs, tFst t&H3
Women should be. exceedingly
lucky today. 1t is a fortunate time
to entertain
Weddings should bring happiness
if the ceremony is performed later
than noon. There will be many
sudden marriages and a marked
tendency toward romance as the
springtime advances.
There is promising portent for
association with the great and the
near-great today. 1t is a time in
which opportunity to progress may
come through social contacts
Despite the pleasant portents there
will be a decided extension of mali
cious propaganda. Prejudices touch
ing racial and religious matters may
be prevalent
Americans are warned that the
ideas of Europe and Asia are con-
tagious. Isolation in business or in
terna tional affairs is impossible,
those who read the stars declare.
Persons whose birthdate it is
have the augury of year of UNI
expected experiences which include
surprising journeys. A death may
affect business relations.
Children born on this day prob
ably will be exceedingly keen in
mind. Many of these subjects of
Aries have unusual talents.
Efrem Zimbalist, noted concert
violinist, was born on this day 1889.
Others who have celebrated it as
a birthday include Leon Blum
French statesman, 1872 Robert
Blackburn, congressman, 1870
Copyright, 1889
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-08
Lindberghs Are
Visiting France

BREST, France, April g. = Col
and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh ar
rived at MorlaiX yesterday after an
airplane hop from London. The fly
ing couple proceeded to the home
Of the famous surgeon, Dr. Alexis
Carrel, at st. Gildaisle
1t was understood that the Lind
berghs will visit Dr. Carrel, with
whom Col. Lindbergh has been CO.
operating in the development OF
an artificial heart
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-08

community name himself herself committee of
one to see that cleanup is conducted at home If
every house owner, vacant lot owner and business
property will make it point to see that his
premises are slicked up there will be no question
about the success of Cleanup Week Juneau will burst
forth in new dress that will be pride to ourselves
and ioy to those thousands who come to visit us
during the summer
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-08

If things keep as they starting, the IVA
may make Passamaquoddy and the Florida Ship Canal
seem like insignificant discomforts the hair shirt
Detroit Free Press.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-08
LOOK dnd LEARN
By A. c. Gordon

l. What animal ranks next to the
dog as mankind's earliest domesti-
Gated animal?
?. What American was known as
the children's poet'??
3. How much does an average
adult human skeleton weigh?
A. How many inches of snow are
equal to one inch of water?
5. Which is the oldest European
city?
ANSWERS
l. The goat.
2. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
g. About thirty pounds
4. Ten inches of snow is regard
ed as equivalent to one inch of
water.
5. Athens, founded about 1900
B. C.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-08

The primary election happens to fall during
Cleanup Week which may be significant to some of
the candidates.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-08
20 Years Ago
From The Empire
APRIL 8, 1918

APRIL 8, 1918
The United States Senate unani-
mously confirmed the nomination OF
Thomas Riggs, Jr., to be Governor
of Alaska. Gov. Riggs was to leave
for Juneau in few days.
]. F.. Chamberlain and Joe Me
herin, travelling men, had returned
from the Westward on the North
western.
Miss Mamie Reck. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs John Reck, left for
the south on the Northwestern to
spend some time visiting in the
States.
H. L. Faulkner, attorney for the
Pacific Steamship Company, accom-
panied by Mrs. Faulkner; Mr.. and
Mrs. j. F. Mullen and son, left
aboard the City of Seattle for va
cation trips to the States.
M. S. Whittier was the four min
ute speaker at the Palace theatre
for the Liberty Bond campaign, and
c. d. Garfield spoke at the Coli
scum.
John McCloSkey, who had success
fully engaged in putting through a
mining deal in Nevada, had returned
on the City of Seattle.
Three members of the Territorial
Road Commission, E. c. Hurlbut H.
T. Trip and T. E. P. Keegan, left
for a several weeks trip of inspec-
ton in the vicinity of Tenakee,
Rocky Pass. Dry Pass and Ketchi
kan, Petersburg, and Wrangell to
secure data for the coming seasons
work.
Edward G. Morrisey, city editor Of
the Fairbanks News-Miner, had
been named by Delegate Charles A.
Sultzer to be his private secretary
to succeed Emil E. Hurja, recently
commissioned a d-lieutenant
in the United States Army.
Weather: Highest 80; lowest 81
Light snow
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-08

AS understand that current situation the
light-heared Viennese may still be gay, long as
they don't try to get that way with Herr Hitler
Boston Herald.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-08

There is great drive to induce people to "owr
their homes" when most of them only want
new automobie.-St. Louis Gobe-Democrat
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-08

d. In England everybody is expected to be dressed
in hurry at any time for a gas MISUNDERSTANDING
Courier Express.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-08

Hitler says he'll never give up anything he takes
but we wonder what he'd do about cold
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-08
Japanese Diet

Chinese chop suey is the main item on the
Japanese Diet
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-08

In fact Brer Hitler has succeeded in putting the
hush on Schuschnigg News
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-08
Fl A P P. -
B I RTHDAY


The Empire extends congratuIa-
tons and best a0ishes today, thei'
birthday anniversary, to the joHolo
ing:
Felix Gray
Mrs. George F. Alexander
H. B. LeFevre
John Rudy
Henry Mead
Don Ct. Morrison
Geraldine Holm
Caroline Garster
Ruby Walden
Louise Adams
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-08

Belgium, which has not forgotten 1914 is stringin
barbed wire-just in indianapolis News
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-08

Miss Mamie Reck, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Reck, left for
the south on the Northwestern to
spend some time visiting in the
States.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-08

White Russians in North China
are now closely organized under
e?sponsored White Rus
sian Residence Committees. .
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-08

J. F.. Chamberlain and Joe Me
herin, travelling men, had returned
from the Westward on the North
western.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-04-08

The United States Senate umani-
mously confirmed the nomination OF
Thomas Riggs, Jr., to be Governor
of Alaska. Gov Riggs was to leave
for Juneau in a few days
The Washington times., 1938-10-15
Lee Boulevard Approach Opens
Memorial Traffic { Eased by Link

DispoS1 tlonS were Sweeter,
frowns were erased from many an
employer and even the 'lowly" EN-.
ployes' faces, and In general every.
thing was sweeter for Virginia'S
early morning motoring public to-
day. The cause being. opening Of
the Lee Boulevard approach to
Memorial Bridge"
The congestion at Arlington
Ridge Road and the Lee Boulevard
which for the past year has ruined
many a fine and pleasant early
morning disposition, was prac-
tically done away with with the
opening Of this approach.
This short approach to the Me
mortal Bridge, which Is the final
link In the Lee Boulevard, has been
under actual construction for the
past IL months by the q. S. Blu
reau Of Public Roads, and was
opened to the patient" public
today.
Since the Lee Boulevard was
opened several months ago the
narrow Arlington Ridge Road has
had the effect Of q bottle neck,
congesting traffic to such an ex.
tent that it was q problem to
Arlington county police and Mill
tary police from Fort Myer who
have joint jurisdiction.
The Washington times., 1938-10-15
AFL-CIO
High Court to Hear
Counsel of Each

The Supreme Court, which
recessed today to hold a secret
conference, will conclude hearing
argument on Monday in a case
which involves both the battle be-
tween the country's two big labor
organizations and the scope Of the
Wagner labor act.
The court already had heard
William L. Ransom, counsel for
the Consolidated Edison Company
Of New York, electric utility,
charge that the Labor Board is
seeking rule over virtually all in
dustry.
Lawyers representing AFL and
CIO unions, each fighting to win
Consolidated's $4,000 employees,
will argue on Monday, as will coun-
sci for the National Labor Rela-
tions Board.