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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-11-08
WASH. VOTERS
TRYING LABOR
LAW AT POLLS
Democrats Predict Another
Clean Sweep of Seven
Seats on Ballot

SEATTLE, Nov. 8.-An estimated
100000 Washington State electors
trudged through unfavorable wealth
er to voting booths today to judge
constitutional amendments govern
ing strikes.
This proposed amendment, the
hottest issue of the pre-polling cam
paign. was placed on the ballot as
Initiative 1870, originating from Pc
titions signed by 100000 electors to
regulate strikes and labor disputes
The petition proposes that dis
satisfied employees be required to
file written demands with employ
ers and that they be barred from
striking and protected from lock-
outs for 80 days after filing de-
mands, during which time both
sides would seek settlement of diff
ferences.
Attack Democrats
Republican candidates assailed
the New Deal in varying degrees
of intensity in an effort to crack
the solid Democratic front in Con-
gressionar seat contests and shake
Democratic dominance of legislative
and county offices.
If two thirds of the States near
ly 100000 registered voters bother
to ballot, it will be an off-year
record vote.
Demo Victory
Democratic State Chairman Ell
wood Caples edicted another
sweeping victory for the Democratic
party, including the reelection of
Senator Homer T. Bore and six
Democratic Congressman.
This forecast was challenged by
Republican Chairman Tom Oak
shott, who said a Republican gain
of between $4,000 and 100000 votes
should elect Ewing D. Colvin Sen
ator and unseat two Democratic
Congressman to increase the Re-
publican party's legislative repre-
sentation.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-11-08
INVADERS ARE
ESTABLISHING
new DEADLINE
Notify Foreign Embassies
of Extension of Hos
tilities In Orient

TOKYO, Nov. 8.-The Jap
anese Government today an
nOunced extension of hOstilities
to the westernmOst Provinces of
China proper.
All embassies and legations
i'm Tokyo were circulated with a
statement today saying the
zone of hostilities has been ex-
tended to a line running from
Yunnan, the far southwestern
Province bordering upon French
IndO- China, British Burma,
nOrthward through Szechwan
Province to Kansu the far
northwestern Province border
ing Tibet and Outer Mongolia.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-11-08
ARONSON PARTY IN

DR.. Joseph T. Aronson. tubercu-
losis expert, arrived on the Alaska
this morning with his assistants
DR.. Robert Saylor and party to
CHI eek tuberculosis investigations
made last year.
In the party with DR.. Aronson
are Marian Cawlker, x-ray technic-
ian, and Erma Parr, research nurse.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-11-08
ELECTION IN
KANSAS CLOSE.
FIRST RETURNS

TOPEKA, Kansas, Nov. 8.-Scat-
tering returns from urban precincts
showed narrow difference in the
two major Kansas political races.
One hundred and seventy-six pre-
cincts give Clyde Reed, Republican
nominee for Senator 5,093 votes,
Senator McGill, ABB.
One hundred and seventy : five
precincts give Gov. Payne Rather
Republican, 1894, and Gov. Hulk
man 4,825.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-11-08
GOVERNMENT
RESTS, CASE
OF FOUR SPIES
Pretty Blonde Wife of Con-
tact Man Gives Her
Testimony

NEW YORK, Nov. 8.-The Gov
eminent has rested in its three
weeks old spy trial.
The Government announced it
had completed its case following the
testimony of Mrs Curl Rumrich. of
Missoula, Mont, pretty blonde wife
of Guenther Gustav Rumrich, con-
fessed Nazi agent, who nervously
stated her husband received sums
of money as contact man in Ger
man espionage.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-11-08
Housewives
Should
Take Notice

Although this is only Tuesday
afternoon, housewives sh Ou d
bear in mind there are only two
days Of shopping left before
Armistice Day. On Friday all
stores will be closed, so order to-
morrow, not waiting until the
last minute--Thursday.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-11-08
II. s. Has Another Defense
Problem on Cdnudu's Coast
BY PRESTON GROVER

WASHINGTON, Nov 8. With
so much dread over what will hap
pen when Japan completes its con-
quest of China and when German
trade pressure moves in on South
America it should be interesting to
remember that the United States
has one vitality vulnerable spot
which for one reason or another it
cannot arm. That is Canada.
Canada is a sovereign (almost)
and independent (almost) mem
Der of the British Commonwealth
of Nations and as such might be
expected, in sense, to look out
for its own defense. But Canadian
officials are not coy about these
things. They frankly recognize that
the Dominion has only 100000
population and cannot afford to
build up defenses sufficient to keeI
out first class invader.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-11-08
SEVEN STATES
WILL PROBABLY
POLL BIG VOTE
Twenty-one Million Expect
ed to Cast Ballots in
Key Sections

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8.-CitizenS
in seven states may do most of the
voting today.
A survey showed that about a.
100000 votes, or So percent of the
indicated total OF 100000 votes,
might be cast in New York, Penn
sylvania, Illinois, Ohio, California,
New Jersey and Michigan.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-11-08
EDITH SHEELOR COMES
BACK ON ALASKA TODAY

Edith F. Sheelor returned on the
Alaska today after two months in
the States visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. M. l.. McClanahap, in
Payette. Idaho, and relatives in
Monmouth, Illinois.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-11-08
THEY BANK ON U. S.


For the United States, however,
the condition is horse of another
color. Canada's lack of serious coast
defense leaves a door wide open into
the Yankee interior, either by way
of Vancouver on the west or st.
Lawrence ports on the east.
What defense, then, has Canada ?
Ian Mackenzie, Canadian de-
Tense minister, discussing the 1888
military budget in the last Cana
dian Parliament in May, explained
it.
II think it might be reasonable
to assume" he said, that in a ma
jor conflagration we should have
friendly fleets upon the Pacific
Ocean. There is no commitment
or understanding in regard to these
matters, but at this same time /
think reasonable assumptions are
possible"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-11-08
(By Associated press)


Americas sovereign voters, 40
100000 strong, today helped to de-
termine the New Deals future
course by choosing Congressman
and state officials in a momentous
off year election.
A flood of voters at the polls gave
every indication of setting voting
record surpassed only by the total
of 100000 votes cast in 1886.
In some regions, however, in
clement weather appeared likely to
lower advance estimates. Snow
blanketed many western states and
cold rain storm was moving over
the East.
499 Seats up
Many major offices are at stake
with 35 Senate seats. 80 Governor
ships and 432 House seats in the
balance.
Only in Maine, which state elect
ed Republican Governor and three
Republican Representatives in Sep
TENDER is no vote being cast.
FDR Faces Test
In the bulk of the Congressional
contests. the question of support
or opposition to President Roose-
velt's policies predominated at the
polls.
President Roosevelt himself APP
pealed last Friday for the election
of men who would favor liberal pro-
posals, while Republicans, with an
eye on 1910, criticized the National
Administration and called for the
election of candidates advocating
the return of the American way"
Tension High
In several states where the con-
tests have been especially gruelling.
tension is at a high point and IN
Pennsylvania, hundreds of special
guards are on duty at the polls.
POLLS WILL TELL
WASHINGTON, Nov 8.-Today,s
election may provide a strong hint
as to how the country feels about
the major issues of the New Deal.
Associated Press suggests a close
watch especially OF results in New
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-11-08
President Votes

HYDE PARK, ". Y, Nov. g.
President Roosevelt, Mrs. Roose-
welt, and the Presidents mother,
also his private secretary, Miss
Leland voted shortly before !
O'Clock this afternoon in the little
town hall of this village.
InG;a and Egypt have the high
est percentage of illiteracy of all
large countries.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-11-08
F.D.R.,s GESTURE

F.D.R.'s GESTURE
AS to the Atlantic side, he said
the main deterrent to attack from
Europe is the British fleet in North
Atlantic waters" just how happy
Canada is now about the security
offered by the North Atlantic fleet
is another question, since the Brit
ish "capitulation" to German de-
mands at Munich.
But three months after Mackenzie
publicly recognized the United
States as one of its defenders,
President Roosevelt similarly rec
ognized the situation publicly. In
a speech on his visit to Canada in
August in connection with dedi-
cation of an international bridge at
Thousand Islands he said the u. s.
will not stand idly by if domina-
ton of Canadian soil is threatened
by any other empire"
THEY WORK TOGETHER
1t is safe enough guess that re-
gardless of any lack of understand
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1938-11-08
THEY WORK TOGETHER

1t is a safe enough guess that re-
CARELESS of any lack of understand
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POLLS WILL TELL

Continued on Page Three
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-26

German authorities Austrian Archduke Felix of stealing 5000 worth of sverware and linen. The boy evidently made a mistake. He should have grabbed whole country and become hero
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-26
JUNEAU HASN'T FORGOTTEN OUR
 INDEPENDENCE DAY

As has been the custom for great many years Juneau again is to have Fourth of July celebration group of business in the community have banded themselves into Citizens Committee to serve in putting over the affair which this year was left dangling when the former system of financing was discontinued.
 It is a fine thing to such evidence of com munity pride It would have very easy this year to forget the Fourth of July celebration. The Cham Der of Commerce which in past years has financed the event decided to discontinue the practice. The American Legion which had put on the annual affair in the past with the Chamber supplied funds was left in the position of being ready the lnunity but with funds. Thus interest Jagged.
 But the outlook for Fourth of July without celebration is passed. A Citizens Committee of 20 cooperating with the Legion has risen to the oc- casion This committee is going to ask this commun- ity to support it in seeing that sufficient funds raised provide lfedged celebration; to see that the hundreds of children this community going to have the races and the fun they look forward to from year to year.
 There is no doubt in mind that the community is going to respond whoe-heartedly We are of the theory and it appears to be the prevailing thought of the Citizens Committee members, that Juneau wants Fourth of July celebration if some group will take the lead in sponsoring it. The Citizens Com mittee has taken that responsibility Now it is up to the community to lend it's support not only morally but xf dd9aTs and cents which after all is what it takes 10 put on q celebration.
 Some Of the Citizens Committee it's represen- tatives will be seeing you the next week You can give the answer to whether the Fourth of July celebration is going to be success.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-26
DAILY LESSONS IN ENGLISH By w. l.. Gordon

Words Often Misused Do not say He don't understand its impor- tance." Say, He doesn't under stand.' Doesn't is a contraction oi does not; don't is a contraction ot do not. Both contractions are collo- quial.
 Often Mispronounced: Room. Pro- nounce the % as in moon, not a' in book.
 Often Misspelled: Orchard; hard Shepherd herd.
 Synonyms Firm, fixed, solid, ri. gid, secure, steady.
 Word Study: Use a word thret times and it is yours Let us in- crease our vocabulary by mastering one word each day. Today's word Insuperable; incapable of beine overcome. Pride is a vice tho most insuperable bar to real inward improvement" Mrs. E. Carter
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-26

Presidents judgment commissioner was undesirable uncooperatiVe or antagonstlc. On the second of these bases the President removed the late MT Humphreys, but the Supreme Court said his act was illegal be- cause the statute did not recognize such cause of action.
 The Senate adopted the Truman amend ment, thus taking a step back to Presidential control of independent agencies If the pro- cess is completed. the President of the United States would form the opinions, should he choose of every quasi-judicial and quasi legislative agency in the government. Each would succumb should a Chief Executive so desire. to political control. This provision was written into the House draft of the Reorgani- zation Bill but it was eliminated by the Sem ate before the measure went back to the House for final defeat
 Friday the Senate reversed the trend rep resented by its excisions in the Reorganization Bill when it adopted the Truman amendment Since the issue was clearly understood this action must be taken as proof of MT Roose- velts revived influence in that branch, as the repudiation by the House of earmarking amendments to the spending bill must similar ly be interpreted. sSfa8f
 But the Presidents victory on the Truman amendment was a very narrow one bascally 0Z lO 3U It WdS SO IdITOW as to eApIdlil WHY prophecies are dangerous that MT Roosevelt's control has been completely treasured. One stroke of diversity, and out the window mere two-vote margin goes.
 That stroke might come in the House again if new plans mature to reconsider the Reor- ganization Bill, as are now reported After certain White House surveys were made some days ago. the President asked Senators Bark ley and Byrnes to make this new attempt. They were reluctant, though fully aware that it was deemed by MT. Roosevelt essential strategy in his struggle to regain prestige. Since then it is reported that the President has notified House leaders he expects the bat tie to be fought and won where it was recently lost-in the House.
 If this battle is fought and won if the Labor Standards Bill goes through in form satisfactory to the Executive and if the Senate fails to put strings on the Presidents power of the purse in the spending bill then MT. Roosevelt will face the Congressional campaigns with only the misadventure of the tax relief bill on the red ink side for this session. The revolt will have been substantially suppressed and from every stump Democratic candidates for Congress will be vaulting onto the Presi- dents c0at-tails as thrice before
 Such an outcome will present to the coun- try for the fourth time MT Roosevelt as the national issue. Once more the election will be a referendum on his personality his methods and his policies. If the business slump persists the chances of Republican can didates for Congress to win seats will be inn proved by the circumstance. If, as Admins traton economists hold, the spending program will have produced a spurt-however tenn porary-Democratic strategists believe the President will be good for "one more victory"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-26
20 Kars Ago
 From The Empire
FRIDAY, MAY 27, 1888

Benefic aspects dominate today according to astrology The plane tary government is promising tc writers who will be greatly in de- mand especially for radio and mo- ton pictures.
 This is a lucky sway for project ing new ideas and for launching important enterprises. Exporters should profit in new fields.
 Women will receive favorable op- portunities under this rule of the stars which is most promising tc those of artistic talents. Actresses should benefit in summer theaters which will be exceedingly popular.
 This is an suspicious configura- ton for courtship. It is lucky date for becoming engaged and seems to presage happiness. The seers ad- wise girls to choose practical life partners. instead of dreamers who will have an especially difficult time.
 Warning is given that deception $ easy under this planetary direc- ton. Young folk may be tempted to present themselves in false colors in efforts to please.
 This should be favorable time for contracting persons whose aid is desirable in business or profes- sional fields. It is fairly promising to those who seek employment
 In the evening there may be good news The radio may be the messen- ger of good fortune for Americans.
 Gossip should be avoided with special determination under this sign which may tempt persons to pass nasty judgment on public men.
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of fair suc- cess. Important matters should be safeguarded against fraud or rob- bery
 Children born on this day have the promise of fine development. Subjects of this sign of Gemini may be varied in their talents and many iided in nature
 Arnold Bennett, English author was born on this day 1867. Others who have celebrated it as a birth day include John K. Bangs, humor- st, 1862; Julia Ward Howe, author 1919.
 Copyright, 1938)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-26
Why All the Seasonal Time Loss?
lFairbanks News-Minerl


 The middle of May is here, and public projects panies and public enterprises have their crews in the field and well under way with their spring operations
 Public works of every kind present marked con- trast Necessary appropriations delayed in Con- gress. Funds for airfieds roads, CCC works, civic projects all await the tedious progress of legislation in Washington,
 Alaska, with only five months of open season, beginning in May and closing in October, witnesses the loss of four weeks at the beginning of the season. It is the same from year to year.
 Much needed early road work would help many private enterprise which is held up if only funds portion of the funds which annually available
 Congressmen dealing with appropriations for new projects have little if any idea of the need of making funds available for starting works in this region at early date in order avoid loss of great portion of the season.
 If Congress would change its opening date to October November the beginning of the fiscal year could be shifted to start three four months earlier, the national appropriations could be made available for nauguratng Alaskan projects in sonal time
 Since the whole nation must mark time even in the States while belated works programs are held uonary shake up to make budget allowances balance with the seasons?
 Why not make the money available when all nature is prepared? Why the great loss of seasonal time when it can be corrected?
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-26
1S,OO0 Cagers

M RIN E TIE, Wis, May 26.- Eighteen thousand high school boys played basketball in Wisconsin last season, estimates P. F. Neverman, secretary of the Wisconsin inter scholastic athletic association.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-26
MODERN ETIQUETTE By Roberta Lee

O. How should invitations to a formal affair be recalled?
 A. If formal invitations have been issued, a printed card should be mailed, giving an explanation for recalling the invitation.
 Q. May one use a piece of bread in the fingers to wipe up gravy or jelly from the plate?
 A. Never. Nor should one hold 8 piece of bread with the fork and slide it around, even if he is dex- terous.
 Q. Must one greet each fellow worker on arrival at ones place of business?
 A. Although it is not necessary, it is the courteous and tactful thing to do.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-26
LOOK and LEARN
 By A. c. Gordon

l. What bird builds the most beautiful and delicate nest? ?. Of what nation was Dido tho founder and queen? 3. What is the essential differ ence between star and a planet? 4. What are the eggs of a lob ster called?
 5. Is England in Europe?
 F
 ANSWERS l. The hummingbird. 2. Carthage
 3. A star wrinkles, having light of it's own; while planet, being wis ible only in the reflected light ot the sun, shines with a steady glow 4. Coral
 5. Yes; the British Isles are re- garded as part of Europe.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-26
H A P P -
 -B I R T HID AY

The Empire ertends congrdtula. tions and best tptshes today, thei, birthday anniuerSary, to the follo,O ing:
 Tom w. Haines
 Sylvia Berg
 Mary Rudolph
 Jerry Green
 Aline Ann Goldstein Mrs. Jean Runquist Walter C. Peterson
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-05-26
Horoscope "The stars incline
 but do not compel"
MAY 2s, 1888

MAY 26, 1888
 Barron Field was the new name adopted by the Chief of the Air Division of the U. s. Army for the aviation field formerly known as Everman Field at Fort Worth, Texas. It was named for Robert J. Barron, son of J. T. Barron, head of the Thlinget Packing Co at F'unter Bay. Barron, known in Alaska as Buster" Barron, was drowned Aug ust g, 1917, when he went to the rescue of two comrades who had trouble with the plane in which they were flying and were thrown into the Delaware River. This heroic deed attracted the attention of President Wilson, Newton D. Baker and others.
 Mrs. William Britt and Mrs. John w. Troy entertained at the resi- dence of Mrs. Britt in honor of Mrs. Thomas Riggs, Jr. Those on the entertainment program wer e Mrs. J. c. Mcbride, Mrs. L. P. Dawes and the Misses Harriet Bar ragar, Ethel Forbes, Mary Kashe- varoff, Madeline Valentine, Maxine and Maeline Rosselle, Xenia Chris tiansen, Dwyer and Koeple.
 
 D. B. Femmer, member of the firm of Fenmer and Ritter, coal dealers, arrived from the South on the Jefferson, accompanied by Mrs Femmer and children. They had been spending the past month wis iting at Port Orchard, Wash.
 The high school netted $34091 at their recent play. This was the largest amount ever netted by high school play in Juneau A check of $70 was given the Red Cross and SITS was to be used to make a second payment on the piano at the school. The remainder of the receipts was to be used for necessary school equipment.
 Children of Dougl as showed patriotism and desire to help furn- ish war funds, as was evidenced when little Cecelia Cashen and Ethel Sargent conducted minia- ture fair booth on the front porch and sold lemonade. Receipts were 50 cents, which they proudly con- tributed to the Red Cross.
 An auction sale held at Nome of the White House wool resulted in one ounce of the wool going to the Arctic Brotherhood for S323; one ounce to J. J. Walsh for SIPS; one to w A. Holzheimer for $105 and one to A. c. Lard for $10l.
 Simpson MacKinnon. midshipman at the U S. Naval Academy at Ali napolis, had been elected president of his class by very large major ity This was his second year at the academy He is the son of Lockie MacKinnon, manager of the zynda Hotel, and brother to Don aid MacKinnon, junior in the Juneau High School
 Al Shyman, member of the Bolte Hardware Co.,, of Anchorage, left for the States and enlisted in the ordnance department of the U. S.. Army.
 Weather: Highest, GA; Lowest, AT. Rain.
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