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The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-02
ACTION NEEDED ON BRISTOL BAY FISHING BEFORE SEASON OPENS

The rugged statement made by Representative Sirovich of New York before the House Merchant Marine Committee yesterday that he favored send ing torpedo boats and bombers into Alaska waters to get rid of Japanese fishing boats no doubt would prove quite effective but it probably will not be of a great deal of help o the State Department in its present attempt to get adjustment from Japan for salmon already taken from the Bristol Bay area during the 1887 season. would it likely settle the present trouble.
 There probably a great many fishermen Tn Bristol Bay who feel much MT. Sirovich expressed himself and it must be admitted that such action would bring the controversy to some kind of head in short order However it would appear that favor able action by Congress the bill introduced by Dele gate Dimond to prohibit promiscuous fishing in Alas kan waters would be more logical approach To en- force such law it might be necessary to display, MT Sirovich suggests armed force But with MT Dimond's measure law armed forces would have something more than controversy to stand
 Until definite action is taken by Congress recog nizng the situation in Alaska waters something other than words, the Japanese invasion be nothing more than controversy and the quick-witted Japan mindful of it. That is of the major reasons why Congress should act before the coming fishing season
 m our Delegate pointed out again yesterday before the Congressional committee, the fishing invasion serious matter If it is allowed to go without definite congressional recognition forete jus. what might happen in Bristol Bay this coming sunlEes. Nc man is going to stand idly by and see lis livelihood snached away from him Alaska fisher men. watching invaders take salmon without regard to rule or regulation under which our own fishermen must work likely to feel the same way and there will be plenty of sentiment in their favor. The result can be serious situation than now exists
 Just two days the State Department sent another note to Tokyo seeking, i'll addition to tenta tive agreement already reached settlement for fish already taken What the outcome will be is probe- matca Tn the meantime, talk of armed forces to get rid of the Japanese fishermen is neither tactful nor to our way of thinking, particular compliment to our diplomacy. What would be sound display of diplomacy would be immediate and definite action by Congress officially recognizing the problem Alas kan waters and passing law with teeth in for the protection of this great American industry.
 sf To hesitate, MT Dmond has suggested will only make the situation more complicated and delicate
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-02
The Bath of Guilt
(NeW York TimeS)


 Much must be forgiven to Senator Bailey talking against time and the Anti-L -Lynching Bill but he ex- ceeds his license when he is irreverent to benign public character and instructor Recently he quoed from the "source-book of our Secretary of the h. terior interesting passage about the addiction of the wealthy to the bath The average wealthy family is apt to spend much time there Whether the sinis- ter Sixty spend sixty times as much as the average wealthy family the nsprer of MT Ickes recent dis charge of sweetness and light neglected to say He more than made up for the omission by this statemen
 The psychologist Freud has theory that fre- quent washing of the hands marks betrayal of a subconscious feeling Of guilt Frequent bathing by the same token must then mark betrayal of an even deeper feeling of subconscious guilt"
 Will it be believed that Mir Bailey instead of discussing this Bath of Guilt with the gravity due to an author who has inspired the most inspirational Of our statesmen dared to poke fun at a philosopher who deserves to be called the Aristotle of a greater Alexander? He cautioned Senators who are going to bathe to keep it quiet" He wouldn't let Senator Smith of South Carolina interrupt him before asking lowed MT, Ickes into the Roman spendor the soft Campanian luxury of the Interior Department so rich in baths and the private bath of MT Ickes in blue marble and finished in gilt"
 T have heard men who admitted to those sacred precincts say that MT Gibbons description of the uxuries of Calgua and Nero faded into insienf- canoe III the presence of that great reality but am not saying that MT Ickes ever bathes I would not do that. would not strike below the belt I want to be fair about it. I am not going to say that he ever washes his hands. As for getting into bathtub and listening to the radio, would not say that"
 Here we turn off the stream of blasphemy It is enough to say that if MT Ickes ever condescends tc bathe in water, he washes the water and not the water him. Yet and common an element is unworthy of him. Not for him are such vain ablu tons. He bathes in the brooks of honey and butter His pleasant words are honey comb Honey and milk are under his tongue and can be tasted in his speeches.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-02
Alaska's Problems
Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

After seventy years ownership of Alaska the United States still lacks the fundamental information about our northern territory needed to plan intel ligenty it's development
 This is the outstanding point in a 10000 word report prepared by the national resources committed for President Roosevelt and transmitted by him to Congress
 In addition to citing the lack of available basic information, which the committee recommends should be provided by aerial and ground mapping surveying land classification and mineral exploration the fol- lowing recommendations made:
 Better communication and transport systems should be provided at once through improved pro- visions for air transport and construction of mex pensive roads and trails
 There should be forced development" of the territory. Specifically the committee finds that farm ing must follow not precede industry, and that newsprint and forest products the most important prospective industries
 Labor should be protected from exploitation and various changes should be made to simplify govern mental administration and taxation and to remedy specific phases of the governments policies dealing with land leasing and control of minerals
 The report, though commended generally by the cabinet officers dealing with Alaska and other gov- ernment officials, through whose hands it passed on the way to the President leaves many questions un- answered There is the same lack of definite assur- ance as to the territorys immediate future that was in evidence when President Harding returned from his Alaska tour, just prior to his death
 Probably the national resources committee has put its finger the difficulty at the outset by point ing to the lack of basic information.
 Certainly there can be general agreement that the government that owns Alaska and has profted immensely from its gold and fisheries, owes duty to the residents of the territory and to the nation as whole in speeding to the utmost such an examination of its topography and resources will enable com plete development, devoid of waste
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-02
MAN GETS HUG
 IN TAKU WIND

Pete Berg. cannery watchmen at Saginaw Bay, in town for a few days, had an unusual experience on Juneau's streets yesterday, he re- ported.
 I was walking with my head down in the wind and there was a young girl just ahead of me All of a sudden big gust of wind came and whoosh! A big oilpaper sign thirty feet long, tore off from a building and whipped right around both me and the girl
 Tt wrapped me so tight to her could hardly tear us loose! Sure tried to get loose, too, but it's the first time in 20 years I have been hugged by anyone but my wifel' Was the girl embarrassed?" Pete asked, astonished Gosh, I don't know! How do you think I felt?"
 Pete will stay in town another week and return to Saginaw Bay on the Dart next Wednesday. To- day he is keeping a wary eye on all oilpaper signs.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-02
GILLIAN SEEN NEAR BARR0W;
 WAS IN AIR
Flier, Reported Down, Within 5 Miles of Goal
 Gas to Be Sent

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Feb. "A Smirnov, Russian radio expert at Point Barrow, reports to M. B. Bel inkoy. Russian representative here, that an Eskio musher saw Harold Gillian circling on a river 35 miles out from Barrow. It is believedthat it will be comparatively easy to send gasoline to Gillian from Barrow by dog team.
 Gillian and his mechanic, George Saunders, left Fairbanks for Point Barrow at 7:45 o'clock Monday morning, carrying radio equipment for the Soviet experts at Point Bar row No word was received from him until yesterday when he ra- dioed he was down on the Chande- lar River or lake, waiting for a break in the weather and with gas oline low
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-02
RALSTONS REPORT
 MAYOR IMPROVED

Chief of Police and Mrs. Dan RaI- ston returned to Juneau last night aboard the Baranof after a several weeks vacation in Casper, Wyom- ing.
 The only cowboys we saw, were riding in automobiles, but we did see lot of sheep, antelope and deer" the Ralstons said today. While in Seattle the Ralstons visited Mayor Thomas Judson in Lthe Virginia Mason Hospital. The Mayor is much improved, they said and expected to leave the hospital this week to spend a few days with Ia brother near Seattle before re- turning to Juneau in about two weeks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-02
Horoscope "The stars incline
 but do not cOmpeP

THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 5, 1936.
 Mingled good and evil planetary influences are discerned in the hor- oscope for today, according to as trology. The influences encourage deceit and secret understandings.
 Women who adhere to strictly domestic or professional duties are well directed today. They should look forward to new responsibilities especially in public affairs.
 Again workers are under evil om- ems that seem to presage the bit terest contests in the history of industry. All the planetary forces are revolutionary and expansive.
 Quarrels and conflict may be in- tensified under this direction of the stars.
 Strife is worldwide and destruc- tion will change Europe and Asia in the year of 1888.
 Subversive efforts will affect all nations as secret leaders gain fol- lowing. Communism now will take on new ways and will assume add ed independence of established con- ditionS.
 Good news of some sort may be expected late today. The United States is to receive foreign approval of certain governmental policies.
 Congress should benefit at this time when wise counsel will re- ceive attention. Statesmen of op- posing views will have reason to unite on economic questions.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of a year of extraordin- ary experience, some of which may be disturbing Danger from sell fish associates is foreseen
 Children born on this day prob ably will be of artistic nature and fine feeling. Subjects of this sign may be exceedingly sensitive and high strung
 Horace Greeley, journalist, was born on this day 1911. Others who have celebrated it as a birthday in clude Sidney Lander, poet, 1S42; Fe- lix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, musi- clan, 1909.
 Copyright, 1938)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-02
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH
 By w. l.. Gordon

Words Often Misused: Do not say This is a picture of my residence ' Say, my home Cor house) .'' In a legal sense, mans residence may be in a squalid tenement house but it is commonly accepted as a pretentious building.
 Often Mispronounced: Dew. Pro- nounce the ew as in few, not do
 Often Misspelled: Myrtle. Ob- serve the y.
 Synoyms: Worthy. deserving, meritorious.
 Word Study: Use a word three times and it is yours" Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word Inveterate; confirmed in a habit is an inveterate smoker He is an inveterate idler."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-02
OUR PLIERS ARE TOPS"

Mrs Alice Rogers Hager, aviation writer for the North American Newspaper Alliance who dropped ir to see us yesterday and whose story you read last night in The Empire had nice compliment for Alaska fliers.
 These men of yours who fly up around here are tops she wrote in her Empire story.
 Mrs. Hager knows aviation. She knows fliers- shes married to We're glad to some of our friends from the Outside recognize what in the north have long contended-that our aviators are tops" It's a compliment the boys have well earned
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-02
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

O. When a man and woman enter a crowded conveyance and some other man relinquishes his seat to the woman, should her es- cort acknowledge the courtesy?
 A. Yes, by all means. He should lift his hat in acknowledgment.
 Q. Is it necessary for a friend of bereaved family to wear black to the funeral? A. No; any dark clothes are suit able. One should of course avoid gay coiors and sport clothes.
 Q. What are appropriate gifts for first year wedding anniver. sary?
 A. Paper, especially books.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-02
GOLDSTEIN SAILS

Charles Goldstein was a pas senger yesterday evening for Sitka on the motorship Northland, on a fur buying trip. Upon the North lands return to Juneau Goldstein will embark aboard the vessel for Ketchikan to continue buying of furS.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-02
THE RELIABLE A.P.

Warm compliment to the Associated Press an Frank B. Moves, its President who has announced hi retirement in April is given by the New York Time revealing again that the A. P. stands at the top the list of gathering organizations renow the world over for honesty and accuracy Comment the Times:
 At time when black patches of rigid con- trol are spreading over the newspaper map of the world apt to think of the battle for freedom of the press something newly thrust a, upon It is not new only the form of attack is new. Therefore it is comforting to have still with us for counsel able veterans of that long conflict. Among them there is none with greener and cleaner laurels than Frank B Moves President of The Associated Press who has announced his intention of retiring in April.
 T feel that I've done my job" says MT Moves, and I've got seyenty-fve good req for wishing to turn it to younger man" His biggest job it happens, was at the cradle of The Associated Press and his only reasons for withdrawing now are such happy ones birthdays Fortunately, his de- g votion to his own newspaper. The Washington Star. win not prevent his remaining on the board of directors
 Tn 1893 the news collecting and distributing service for American newspapers seemed about to fall completely into the hands of private commercial monopoly, responsible to no one but it's own proprietors and representing only their interest. MT. Moves prominent among those who threw themselves into the thick of that fight and built up a free but regional agency to national proportions It was hard battle but handsomely won. The Associated Press cooperative, non profit making. nonpartisan and completely trust worthy honesty could make it, the suit
 Since then The Associated Press has ex- banded it's activities the entire globe, with innovations for every advance of science, into an incredibly swift and accurate daybook { of this turning and often cenvulsive world. It has sometimes been criticized, often chal- lenged widely supplemented. never surpassed. But the spiritlswhich anirnates it has never si changed It is the spirit of unselfish public
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-02
LOOK Qnd LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

l. How much blood does the av- craze human body contain? 2. In what year was the Lusi- tania sunk?
 3. How many books are there in the New Testament?
 4. What three parts of speech may an adverb modify? 5. Who governs the Rock of Gi- braltar?
 ANSWERS l. Five quarts.
 2. 1915.
 3. Twenty
 4. A verb, an adejective, or an- other adverb.
 5. It has been under British con- trol since 1704 It is a crown col ony, ruled by a governor.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-02

Postmaster Vooper Green, ot Birmingham, Ala, still rates the doe as a postmans enemy. He says five Birmingham letter carriers were bit. ten by dogs in 10-day period.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-02

The Far Eastern struggle can stop now The general curiosity as to what bull would do in a China shop is fully appeased-Detroit News
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-02

How will this world mess turn out? We'll a man will risk his neck to get something he wants but not to keep something he has.-Robert Quen in Detroit
 Free Press
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-02

It is wondered why the government is withdraw ing $2 bills for circuation-just at time when a s2 bill comes in so handy for buying dollars worth of almost anything.-Atlanta Journal
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-02

What we have to fear now, it seems is the fear oi lear We may yet have to solve this recession by cube root.-Atlanta Constitution
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-02

Stalin has literal mind veteran Moscow cor respondent declares Yep he seems to be the sort of person who is convinced that the duty of an executive is to execute.-BoSton Herald
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-02

They say if you sit through sx-year emereenc py the side of Washington street, every economi
 theory you ever met will pass-Atlanta Constittior
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-02

They say an American diplomat was badly wounded recently. He opened Japanese apology without his gas mask-New York Sun
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-02

Have you little dividend in your home? Hm maybe yours is of those 60 blackisted American famies!-Buffalo Courier Express
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-02

Field glasses would not have en- abled the ground hog to have seen his shadow and he stayed out, pre- lsumably, and winter was theoretl-
 cally over. The sun remained con- cealed behind black clouds all day.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-02

II business is to blame for the recession then we suppose the simple solution to that is to abolisb business.-Ohio State Journal
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-02

Mayor Emory Valentine was Ill and there was no Council meeting in Juneau the previous evening.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-02

British Guinas trade for the first Il months of 1887 was the greatest in nine years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-02

The oldest mention of Robin Hood appeared about 1877, in the second edition of Piers Plowman.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-02
20 Years Ago From The Empire

FEBRUARY 2, 1918 A son was born to MT. and Mrs Walter Ford.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-02

service which MT. Moves and his associates gave it forty years ago.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-02

The Royal Grill closed it's doors at Douglas and Roy Buclicla, the proprietor, expected to leave on an early steamer for the south for the first time in seven years. He said he might enlist.
 Mrs. Cassie Secrest was to leave for the south on a visit Miss Syl- via Koskey was to accompany her south and enter a business college to complete her training as a book keeper.
 Hans Wick. city marshal in Pet ersburg, was visiting in Juneau.
 The Metlakatla basketball play CTS, all heavy men, were to meet the High School five this night in the High School gymnasium. The Metlakatla players were accompan- jed here by their city orchestra.
 Richard Wakelin, travelling man, arrived on the City of Seattle.
 John L. Sullivan, former world heavyweight champion, died at his home in Abingdon, Mass.
 
 Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman had surrendered and were to begin serving prison sentences for evading the military laws of the U. s.
 Weather Report-31 high, g low cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-02
H A P P - --B IR I'll AY

The Empire ertends congratuld- ons and best t0ishes today. theil anniversary, to the follow. ag:
 FEBRUARY 2.
 Bishop J. R. Crimont
 Mrs. Glenn Oakes
 T. S. Medill
 Helen Von Strafford
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-10-29
Oil Prices In 1924 Looked Like
Menue Card On Sandwich Counter

OF world and the
oil industry special the Mdconhnent where
conflict battle
giants of This without precedent and is
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-10-29
WILL PAY POSTED
FIELD PRICE FOR
SHELBY REFINERY

Producers Refining company con-
tinued this week taking contracts
for crude in Cut Bank oil field on
the basis of posted field price. The
Journal last week inadvertently
stated that the basis was Midconti-
rent price. There is no posted field
price in Cut Bank oil fields at the
present time but a price will be
posted and maintained by Producers
Refining company, when this COM
pany starts taking oil
producers Refining company is
into contracts for the bur-
chase OF crude oil at its posted field
price" said James w. Johnson, pres
ident, In pointing out the error in
last weeks account. When we
start taking delivery we will post
a price in each field"
The contracts provide for taking
on May 1, 1899, and are
For a period of 10 years
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-10-29

The committee estimates that q
million gallons per month of addi-
tional sales of Montana gasoline has
developed since the publication OF
it's Bulletin No. 1. These bulletins
have been sent each week to tank
car buyers and filling station men
throughout the state and there have
probably been no more interested
readers than among the dealers who
formerly handled imported gasoline.
The committee has followed a
positive and absolute course in en-
dorsing no particular brand of Nom
tana-Made gasoline. Where Mon
tana-Made gasoline is sold the big
red signs have been authorized for
display. no matter who owns or OPP
crates the station. The sole pur-
pose has been to build up an in
creased market for Montana crude
and the committee has steadfastly
held to its policy without respect
to the participants in the cost of
the campaign. In this manner the
committee has been able to enlist
the support OF state officials and
leading business and professional
men throughout the state. These
men have prepared many Of the bull
letins printed In this column and
each bulletin so contributed has
brought in new followers and boos-
ters.
Now we find the various cities
Of the state taking up a campaign
10 boost Montana-made copper. An
other campaign boosts the sale of
Montana-made sugar. Still other
campaigns for Montana-grown pro-
iucts are growing, all tied in with
/ general movement ON this slogan
hat What Montana Makes and
Produces Makes Montana"
(continued on PARe F1vel
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-10-29
WkGE-HOUR Law
DOES NOT HURT
OIL PRODUCERS

Washington reports this week in
dicte that the oil industry will not
be considered by the administrator
of the wages and hours act for at
least a month. Oil producers in Mon
tana are said to be well within the
provisions OF the bill with respect
to the wage clauses and most of
them are shown to be within the
hours limits.
In the case of the few who may
be working hours in excess of those
permHtted by the bill, there is some
question as to dts applicability be-
cause of the thus far unanswered
questions as to whether the indie
pendent producer is in, or affects,
interstate commerce.
It is maintained that Montana
oil producer who sells his oil to a
local refinery is by NO means en-
gagged in interstate commerce, des-
pite the fact that products of the
refineries go into interstate COM
merce. In the case OF some local top
ping plants, which do not export re-
fined products, II Is maintained that
the interstate feature is entirely