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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-31
u. ,. LEADS WORLD
 IN VALUE OF FISH
 WEALTH HARVESTED

The latest U s. Bureau of Fish cries report sets the worlds annual catch of fisheries commodities al 35 ,OOO 100000 lbs, valued at $76l,- 100000 The United States, includ- ing Alaska, with a production of 4,353O00 pounds, valued at $100,- s45 900, ranks first in the value of fisheries products harvested and is exceeded only by Japan in the quan- tity of the products taken. Japan with catch of approximately g., 1853 ,Oo0,0O pounds, valued at $100,- O7,ooo, is by far the largest pro- ducer.
 Other countries whose annual com inercial catch is notable are Canada, China, Chosen, England (mcluding Scotland, Mort h ern Ireland and WaleS, ;; Germany, Norway and the U.S.SR.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-31

l Chairman, Subcommittee, on Alas kan Fisheries of the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries,
 House of Representatives
 The Subcommittee of which I am chairman is grateful for the kind consideration and cooperation it re- ceived in Alaska. All of us wish we could have stayed longer and learn ed more of your economic and so- cial problems. The existence of the European War and the imminence of an extra session of Congress necessarily curtailed our activities However, we learned much that we could not have known in any other way, and we know that we are bet ter informed and better qualified to understand your problems than we were before we made our trip,
 AS you know. we held hearings at Anchorage, Cordova, Sitka, Pet ersburg, Wrangell, Craig, and Ket- chikan, in Alaska, and at Seattle, Washington. Since our return to the Capital, we have heard some of the employees of the Bureau of Fisheries and also Governor Gruen- ing. We are proceeding, by ques- tionnaires of the fisheries, the trap owners, and the cannerieS, to pro cure additional information so as to make our study as nearly com plete as possible.
 Report Expected Soon
 We heard in Alaska approximately 150 witnesses and received several written papers. It was necessary af- ter our return to have the steno- grapher's notes transcribed, checked and printed This work carried us to the middle of December The regular session convened January 3, and the Committee has been en- gagged since that time in much regu- lar work The members of the Sub committee were met on their return with an accumulation of matters to be disposed of The Subcommittee is now working on report which it is hoped will be available within month. It is probable thHt there will be later reports for it is doubt ful that all of the information that is needed can be procured by that time.
 All of the members of the Sub committee have been impressed, as no, hearings in Washington could have impressed them, with the grav- ity, intricacy, and complexity of your many and varied, and fre- quently interrelated, problems. The members of the Subcommittee are sympathetic with your needs and they desire, above all things, such solutions, if possible, as will pro-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-31
By CHAS. E. JACKSON Acting Ccmmissioner. Bureau of
 Fisheries


 The Bureau of Fisheries is now consunmating detailed plans de- signed to effectively enforce the A aska fishing regulatic in the sea : son ls4e. At the Congressional hearings and the Bureau hearin9s in Alaska last summer, complaint was generally made py fishelnien throughout the, Territory that the laws were not being enforced. Par ticular complaint was directed against the robbing of creeks and bays of fish enroute to the spawn ing ground. The Bureau will de- vote every ounce of energy, per- sonnel and appropriations to meet these objections.
 It is important that the salmon that have succeeded in avoiding capture should be fully protected once they. reach the closed areas. Likewise a vigilant patrol by air. plane, vessel any stream guards viii be carried on, not only during the season but before the season opens and after it closes,
 Alaskan Cooperation Asked
 No law abiding citizen or fish erinan wants to see the fish re- sources endangered, and many of the witnesses at the Congressional hearings frankly admitted that they had from time to time violated the regulations. although they would prefer not to do so if the regula tions were enforced against all. The purpose of this statement at this time is to solicit the cooperation of Alaskans generally to aid the Blu reau in protecting the spawning Ctock. It is the duty of every citi- Een, particularly every fisherman, to report to the Bureau of Fisher les or any other Federal represen- tative any fishing violations that come within their purview.
 Closure Explained
 We all regard new things with rome feeling of uncertainty. think the complaints that the Bureau has received regarding the extension of the closed season in Southeast AL aska and Prince William Sound is predicated mostly on this theory. The Bureau believes that it is nee essary in Southeastern Alaska and Prince William Sound to obtain a better weekly escapement of pink salmon to the spawning grounds in the even years as well as the odd years to restore the early runs of this species. This is the one and
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-31
5ubtommitfe Impressed
 With Gravity, |ntritaty
 0fFisheries Problems

mote the best interest of Alaska and your people The Subcommit- tee noted with approval the fair and tolerant manner in which your peo- pie presented their testimony of fac tual matter and their conclusions thereon. Such broad minded and considerate outlook on the part of the residents of the Territory is highly encouraging. The Subcom- mittee, as whole, thinks that it is very desirable that the Congress of the United States shall learn your problems at first hand and by per sonal association with your people in order that more may be done for Alaska and greater support may be given to your very able and ef- ficient Delegate, Mir Dimond, in his intelligent and untiring activities in your behalf.
 Herring Restriction
 While it is too early to forecast the legislative outcome of the AL aska hearings I do not only hope but expect distinct aid therefrom to the people of Alaska. Your Dele gate tells me that the hearings in Alaska have already been fruitful of good, through the protection given the herring fishery of Southeastern Alaska in the 1940 regulations, for bidding the use of herring in that region for oil, meal or fertilizer, and thus a direct benefit will be enjoyed by the salmon trollers by and through the conservation of the herring.
 The Subcommittee will always re- call with pleasure the gracious hos pitality of the citizens of Alaska, their hearty cooperation in our la Dor, and their generous support. We wish to know more of Alaska and Alaskans and hope that the bonds of friendship between your people and the other citizens of the United States may be knit. more closely by our association with you
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-31
STRICT ENFORCEMENT OF 1940 FISHERIES
 REGULATORS INTENDED

only purpose of the extension of the closed season It is believed that some pink salmon heretofore cap ttired duriue the longer open season will escape under the l940 regula- ticns to the spawning ground, with out materially decreasing the an- nual total catch of salmon, pro- vided all will cooperate to prevent the taking of fish in the closed creeks and bays Should the ex- tended closed season fail to accom- Llish the desired ends with ade- quate enforcement, the Bureau will reconsider the problem for regula- tion in future seasons.
 It is generally conceded that the regulations for 1940 are encourag- ing to Alaska residents, and much support has come to the Bureau from Alaskans generally since the regulations were promulgated.
 For the first time the Bureau conducted, during the month of February, a school for its Alaska wardens. These wardens have aided the Washington staff in preparing a warden's manual
 University Course
 Complaint has also been made against the Bureau in years past on the ground that not enough AL askans were employed on the Bu- reau staff. The Bureau answers this complaint by stating that AL aska has never furnished us any men trained in fisheries work. The problem has been discussed with the University of Alaska, and l am now informed by Dr. ChaS. E. Bunnel, President of the University, that the Board of Regents has author ized the establishment of fisheries course and the awarding of some scholarships to Alaska youths who are interested in pursuing fisheries work as permanent vocation. The Bureau will gladly cooperate with the University and will undertake to employ for temporary work during each fishing season a number of these students. Young men who decide to enter the field of fisher ies Biology will be given an op- portunity to work at our Biological Station at Little Port Walter, and those who pursue the technilogical field will be given an opportunity at the new Pathological laboratory now under construction at Ketchi- kan. It is my belief that the com mercial fish industry will in the future look to the employment of these trained young men The time has come when, in addition to the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-31
FISHERIES OCCUPY
 230 ESTABLISHMENTS

There were 230 establishments engaged in the fisheries trade in Alaska in 1888. Of these, 116 canned fish 87 cured fish, IT manufactured by-preducts and 57 handled fresh and frozen fishery products.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-31
CLAM SHELLS SELL

Clam shells from Dundas and zayas islands, in British Columbia south of Ketchikan, are finding a market in Seattle. w. A. Water man of Seattle recently was making arrangements for shipments of large quantities of the shell to the Puget Sound city. Shipments are made in large scows. Last year some 4,00O tons of shell were shipped, and plans have been made for an even larger quantity this year.
 Alaska's two largest rivers are the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-31

As early as 1861 gold discoveries were made on the Stikine River of Southeast Alaska. Colorings along the Yukon were reported as early as 1866.
Evening star., 1940-08-04
Kansas Has 10 Contests
For 36 Nominations

TOPEKA, Kans., Aug. 3 Pl.-
After several decades of am-bang
primary election campaigns, Kansas
has one this year that hasn't risen
above a whisper.
Republicans have only six con-
tests for the 18 State and National
nominations at stake Tuesday, the
Democrats but four. Only two or
three promise to be close.
Gov. Payne Rather, 43, is con-
ceded the Republican denomination.
Except for an occasional talk he
has made no campaign. This con-
trasts sharply with 1888 when he
made three to seven talks daily
all summer.
William H. Burke, 81, Little River
stockman who has the backing Of
virtually all Democratic leaders,
likewise has made no campaign be-
yond appearances at a few picnics
and public meetings.
Gov. Rather has two opponents,
C. D. Lank Wichita pickle manu-
facturer, and Jay A. WEIGH, Haddam
banker. Mr. Burke's lone opponent
is S. L. Mathews, Kansas City in
surance man. None has made a
strenuous campaign.
Kansas elects no Senator this
year. All of its seven Representa-
tives are seeking reelection and
only one, U. S. Guyer, Republican
of the second, has a primary op-
ponent.
Evening star., 1940-08-04
odd WMkie Link
To 7 Tommony
Revealed

Wendell L. Willkie, Tammanyite.
That's what Charles Nicholson,
director of publicity for the Demo-
cratic National Committee, had to
say about the Republican presiden-
tial nominee last night in the weekly
edition of "Dispelling the Fog"
Mr.. Nicholson notes that Mr.. Will
kie has been bit critical of some
of President Roosevelt's machine
tie-ups, but, he says, no mention
has been made of Tammany.
He seems to think that "a little
document staring me in the face as
I write this" might have some bear
ing on this reported reticence.
The little document" is a fac
simile of the report of the Board of
Elections of New York City, certi-
flying the successful candidates for
county committeeman in the Demo-
cratic primary election in 1885. The
list included Wendell l.. Willkie, 1910
Fifth avenue, and Mrs. Edith Will
kie, same address. Two ether victors
were James A. Farley 3 East
Eighty-fourth street, and Elizabeth
Farley, same address. This ticket de-
feated one headed by James w.
Gerard, former Ambassador to Ger
many.
Evening star., 1940-08-04

Maj. }. }. Twitty Given
Fort Eustis Command
By the Associated Press.

by the Associated PreSS.
LANGLEY FIELD, Va, Aug. g.
Maj. Joseph J. Twitty of the Corps
of Engineers, Langley Field, has
been designated as the commanding
officer OF Fort Eustis, recently named
a sub-post of the airdrome, by Col
Jacob w. S. Wuest, commanding
officer.
The War Department has indi-
Gated that Fort Eustis will be the
future home of the 21st Engineers
(aviation), now stationed at Lang
ley Field.
Although Maj. Twitty has been
assigned the command OF Fort Eus-
tbs, he also is the commanding cffi-
Ger of the 2nd Battalion of the 2lst
Regiment at Langley Field. The
officer in charge of the % enlisted
men of the 2lst now ct Fort Eus-
tbs is Second 1t. George P. Jones.
Evening star., 1940-08-04
More French Seq Forces
Reported With British
BY the Associated Press

BY the ASSoclated PTesS
NEW YORK, Aug. 3.-Gen
Charles de Gaulle. head of the
"fight-on" French commission in
London, announced today in a Brit
ish broadcast here heard by N. B. c
that certain new French naval
forces had joined Britain to fight
on against Germany.
He mentioned specifically the
1969-ton French escort vessel Saw
orgnan de Brazza which, he said
had been manned by her entire crew
and was ready for action at the side
of British naval forces.
Evening star., 1940-08-04
Treasury Unit Plans Cruise

The Treasury Department Recrea-
ton Association is planning moon
light cruise on the S. S. Mount Vernon
Tuesday night. The ship will leave
the Wilson Line pier at Seventh
street wharves at $50 pm, stop
at Marshall Hall on the way down,
continue to Indian Head, and on
the return trip stop again at Mar
shall Hall.
Evening star., 1940-08-04
Funds for AmbuIunces

LITCHFIELD, Conn, Aug. 8 [P.-
Funds are being raised in four
Litchfleld County towns-Litchfield
winchester, Torrington and Sails
bury-to purchase ambulances for
towns of the same name in England.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-22

JOHN MCCORMICK For Representative - Democratic Ticket. Primary April 30, 194O. adv. For Want anu For Sale Empire classifieds bring results.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-22
U. ]. SENATOR
 MAKES ATTACK,
 THOMAS DEWEY
Republican Aspirants for Presidency Called
 Amateurs"

BROWNSVILLE, w. Va, April 22 - Democratic Senator Lewis B. Schwellenbach of Washington State said Saturday night that candidate es being offered by the Republi- cans for the Presidency were what he called amateurs in Foreign Af- fairs"
 The Senator charged that the speeches of District Attorney Thom- as Dewey had shown what he called, sublime ignorance of Foreign Polic- ies."
 Schwellenbach addressed a Demo- cratic club here.
 Said he: The spread of the war to Scandinavia can mean but one thing on our political front, that is that the main issue of this campaign will be the maintenance of Ameri- can peace. I cannot conceive Of our people taking the control of this question out of the hands of exper- fenced men like the President and Secretary of State and turning it over to any of the amateurs whom the opposition are grooming"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-22
GAMES SUNDAY Pacific Coast League

Los Angeles 3, 6; Seattle 8, 3. San Francisco 2, 3 Portland 10, g. Sacramento 4, 1; Oakland 5, 5. San Diego 5, 5; Hollywood 0, g.
 National League St. Louis B. Chicago 4. Othr games postponed on account of rain.
 American League Detroit 12; Cleveland g. Chicago 6; St Louis 2. Other two games postponed on &C., count of rain.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-22

 placed several articles in national magazines.
 But when I tried to write about anything except boxing he says, T realized how little I knew about writing. That's another reason I'm so grateful to be here-going to school and getting paid for it"
 At 34 Fidel keeps himself in shape, works out in the studio gymnasium with Zanuck and various actors Oc- casionally he serves as technical ad- wiser on fight pictures, or helps train actors for fighting roles. But he's down on the books as contract writer-and writing is his goal
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-22
Connie Davis Has
 Birthday Dinner

Miss Connie Davis, daughter of MT. and Mrs Trevor Davis was the incentive for birthday dinner last evening at the family residence on Sixth Street.
 A color scheme of yellow and green was selected for the table decora- tions and following dinner the host ess invited her guests to the movies.
 Asked for the occasion were Misses Margaret Femmer, Mary Jukich, Lois Allen, Mary Tubbs, Pat Nelson. Pauline Hudon, Genevive Foster, Dorothy Hendrickson. Doris Jean Norman, Shirley Olds, Pat Shaffer and Helen Anderson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-22
GENERAL MILES
 RETURNS T0U.5.

GENOA, Italy April 22.-The Milf tary Attache of the American Lega- ton in London, Gen. Eherman Miles, sailed from Genoa yesterday for the United States to assume his new post as Chief of the Army Intelli- gence Service
 The fifty year old General is a native of Washington, D. C.. and a graduate of West Point. He served with distinction on the General Staff during the World War and later was graduated with high hon. ors from the Army War College.
 Gen. Miles has been at London for more than a year. He will suc- ceed the retiring Col Warder Mo- Cabe.
 TOdav'S news tOdav in The E,mpire
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-22

That of course has nothing to do with Henry Adic Ted Reed wasn't talking Henry Adrich you put two and two together
 T like Henry" said Ted because a He's kid who tries hard If he'd only sit down and relax, quit trying get trouble He's character who depends situations be interesting odn figure situation-one that comes out of his character
 Hnrys adventures this time desired trip The boy of What Life trying hard" learn trip to Alaska There's pilanropst Chicago Moroni Oen) who cooperates with toward this Henybut know what Henry Adrich tries 
 Just to show how little incidents the story of the genesis of the Aldrch yarn.
 Two summers ago Don Hartman the writer cationng in Canada at Banff he approached by lad selling nickel obgingy the said quaer-ths an On to- pencil"
 Intrigued Hartman learned there really gentleman Gin whose interest Alaska youngsters promoted plan vacations possible work them
 Hartman filed the note in and when Goldsmith playwright got together to there Henry would work for Alaskan vacation, and Henry naturally, would get into trouble
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-22
Hollywood Sighh find Sound5
By Robb,n Coons :

HOLLYWOOD, Cal, April 22.-It customary di- reors discourse gbly their pictures their sonal favores characters therein intriguing this that When Theodore Reed pan Ted outside the credit ttes enthusiastic about Henry Arch make exception and believe it's straight from the heart
 Here's whya story where he's putting Jackie through another of Adc bulations
 Ted direct Mary Pckfod Douglas Fairbanks silent epcs boys Henry in silent epics One ofC2Rtnay
 One Ted in his back yard taking the earned leisure of hadworkng pateramas when ominous sounds from the caused him look airpane diving his house tactics doubtless the pilot but alarming homeowner Again and again the machine roared down zoomed rced around dipping and sautng Angriy call the sheriff when continued
 Some later appeared very cheery. Well did me?"
 you?" said puzzled Then light broke Were YOU with the insane in that pane?"
 No dad. I was the guy" said Jim .tsts,
 then Ted Reed learned that Jim earned his
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-22
BEAR HUNTER
 |5 IN NORTH
Los Angeles Couple Aboard Yacht 10 Get Bdran-
 of Island Bruins

KETCHIKAN, Alaska, April 22.- c. B. Brunson and Mrs. Brunson of Los Angeles, are expected to leave here today aboard the yacht Stella Maris for bear hunting on Baranof Island near Juneau. He is real estate operator and cattleman.
 This is the Brunsons first trip to Alaska. His favorite sport has been catching sail fish in the Gulf of Mexico.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-22
HERB SCHAUB HERE

Herb Schaub of the Cummings Diesel Company is in Juneau today for an indefinite stay. MT. Schaub is stopping at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-22
NOW
 AT Per'cy's
 exclusively
O CKOCOLK1E1 VAN puYM CHOCOLATE SHOPS

pilots license Ted been up plane
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-22

Todays news today in The Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-22
0AkLANDIN TOP SPOT IN
 p.(.LEAGUE
Seattle Has Trouble During Weekend, Dropping
 10 Third Position
(By Associated Press)

Oakland is back in first place in the Pacific Coast League after Se- attle, who led the circuit for a brief time Saturday became lost in a pair of weekend doubleheaders to drop to third place.
 The Oaks defeated Sacramento twice Sunday Milo Candidi, Oak land hurler, granted only four hits in the nightcap to earn his second victory of the week and presented the Oaks with the fifth win in the seven-game series.
 San Diego Wins Twice
 San Diego, chief claimant to the Oaks leadership, swept both ends of a doubleheader with Hollywood In the first game San Diego gathered ten hits while Hollywood found only five bingles. San Diego clinched the nightcap in the first inning with four-run lead.
 Seattle Drops
 Seattle split Sundays twin bill with Los Angeles, winning the first but losing the second. That one loss coupled with two defeats Saturday lowered the 1889 champions, in the percentage column.
 Portland Out of Cellar
 The Portland Beavers walked over the San Francisco Seals twice Sun day to walk out of the cellar.