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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
Race Driver Killed
 In 1927, Finally Dies

CHICAGO, Jan. 16-Henry Koh- lert, 50-the man who was killed in the Indianapolis Speedway race 12 years ago-died in the St. Charles Hospital
 Kohlert, an automobile racer for years. crashed through the wall dur ing the 1927 race-and radio an nouncer broadcast that he was dead.
 Despite serious injuries, he recov- cred. He raced again in 1928, then gave up competition. Lately he had been in the automobile business in St. Charles.
 Kohlert was former baseball player. He is survived by his wife, Bertha, and three children.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
HoNEYM00NEgSMS
 SEPARATE PRISONS

CHICAGO. Jan. I6.AJaffieS Mo Anna. 48, and his bride, Mrs. Grace Kelly McAnna, A, were sentenced to spend their honeymoon in separ- ate prisons. ,ssa
 Federal Judge Charles E. Wood- ward sentenced McAnna to six years imprisonment in Leavenworth after he pleaded guilty to three 'indict- ments charging sale of narcotics, and sentenced McAnna's bride of two months to five years imprison- ment in the Alderson, w. Va, wom- ems reformatory on her plea of guilty to the same chargeSss
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
Fairbanks Mayor
 Arrives by Plane

Proud of swiftly progressing city of Fairbanks, with greatly ncreas- ed residential construction. unceas- ing work on the Army air base, and a thirty per cent increase in popu- Iation proven by the recent census Mayor of Fairbanks Leslie Nerland is heading south for brief busl- ness trip with a clear conscience.
 Nerland arrived by PAA plane and is taking the Princess Norah south tonight He VII spend sev- eral weeks in the States on busi- ness matters, going as far as San Francisco
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
GoIdstein Rink Is Popular Today

Chief of Police Dan Ralston'S ice rink in the basement of the old Goldstein Building was a popular place today.
 Ralston, who had given up the skating rink as a hopeless task in the face of vandalism, quietly had snow cleared and a bit more water applied.
 Today, grown-ups and children alike were making the most Of Ju- neaus first businesS-district ice rink which is to be floodlighted at night.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
San Frantisto Bay
 Region Reports No
 Earth Shock Damage

BERKELEY, Gal, Jan. 16.-Police could find no damage today from the second earth shock to hit the bay area in two days.
 University of California seismolo- gists said the quake was moderately strong, centering about five miles north of the university campus. It
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
NEW OFFICER FOR
 HAIDA COMES IN

Lieut.. and Mrs. H. w. Stlnch- comb and their four children, ar rived on the Alaska today from Se- attle.
 Lieut.. Stinchcomb will assume the position of Executive Officer on the cutter Haida, transferring from the Ariadne of Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
Many Planning 10
 Attend NorWon1en

A good attendance is anticipated for the Norwomen dinner on Thurs day evening at o'clock which VIII be held in the parlors of the North ern Light Presbyterian Church.
 Harvest of the Sea-" colored movie, will be shown by A. Millotte, well known photographer. Commun- ity singing will be led by Mrs. Theresa White
 Reservations may be made by call ing 373 not later than tomorrow evening.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
WELFARE MANAGERS { FOR THIRD, FOURTH
 DIvl5I0nS LEAVING

George Louden and Miss Eleanor Oman, Department of Public Well fare officials, are leaving on the Alaska tonight for the westward, Louden to set up headquarters at Fairbanks as Welfare Administrator for the Fourth Division, and Miss Oman to handle activities in the Third Division from an Anchorage office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
JUDGE ALEXANDER AND WIFE RETURN
 AFTER vACAH0E

Judge and Mrs. George F. AL exander returned today on the steamer Alaska after spending SIX weeks of vacation in the States.
 The Alexanders spent Christmas in Seattle with their children, George. a student at the Univer- sity of Washington, and Mrs. Dean Sherman. Later they visited Port land and the oregon beaches.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
15 Degrees
 Gold in Juneau Last Niqht

Juneau's second successive night of deep freezing temperature sent the official U. S. Weather Bureau mercury down to Is degrees last night. Minimum the previous night was 137 degrees.
 At noon today the temperature was 25 degrees.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
WEATHER SYNOPSIS

baromc prevailed this morning over the ho Pacific With lowest IePou south flgh Barrow souheastWafa to w Mackenzie Valley distribution has been at tended precipitation Boring Sea region ana St. Elias and rom the southern to Washington Generally prevailed the remainder of the eo night at WmehcrSe put coo Northern Alaska
 Juneau, 17.-Sunrise 834 sunset, 347 pm
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
SIX GO OUT @ \. ON ToNGASS

Six passengers sailed from here on the Tongass during the night for Seattle via Sitka.
 They were John McManamin, Mrs. Jackson Marsh, Mrs B. R. Glass; Dorothy Pumpkey, MT. and Mrs. Mint Daniels.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
R0TARIAM LEARN
 OF SITKA GAINS

c. H. tMac) Metcalfe and Tom Morgan spoke at todays meeting of the Juneau Rotary Club on the growth of Sitka and developments at the new naval airbase project.
 Charles w. Garter gave a classi- fication talk.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
A.p. WALKER FILES HERE
 FOR SENATE
Carol CIausen of peiers- bury Is Candidate
 for House

A. P. Walker today filed with the District Court here his notice or candidacy for Territorial Senator in the First Division ill the Dem ocratic primaries.
 Walker is at present a Represent tative. He formerly lived at Craig, but lists his new address at Peli- can City.
 Carol Clausen of Petersburg filed for the House as a Democrat.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
Jane Alexander
 Back on Alaska

Miss Jane Alexander, Secretary to the Director of Public Welfare, returned to Juneau on the steamer Alaska. During her vacation in the States she visited friends and rela- tives in San Francisco, Portland and Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
Mrs. Marsh Sails iaaSS
 South on Tongdss

Mrs Jackson Marsh of the Alaska
 Mendenhall Fur Farm, sailed south on the steamer Tongass for a six weeks vacation in the States. She plans to visit with friends in Seattle,
 Portland and San Francisco skefore returning here in Maieli 7 sSa
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
WEST JUNEAU co.
 IS INCORPORATED

Everett Novel;, Frank H. Foster and Sarah Novel;, all of Juneau, have filed papers of incorporation with the Territorial Auditor for the West Juneau Company, Inc, real estate concern with capital stock of $5OO0.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
4. ]. SUPERINTENDENT
 RETURNS FROM TRIP

General Superintendent of the Alaska Juneau, L. H. Metzgar, re- turned with Mrs. MetZgar on the Alaska after a trip in the States.
 The Metzgars have been south for several weeks, spending most of their time in California.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
EDITOR WILLIAMS HERE

Lew M. Williams, Editor and Pro prietor of the Wrangell Sentinel, arrived on the North Coast as a delegate to the Democratic Ter ritorial Convention. He left the other members of the family to publish the Sentinel this week.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16

MT. and Mrs. Fred Axford re- turned to Juneau on the steamer Alaska. Former proprietor of the Top Notch Cafe, MT Axford has been with the New York Life In- surance Go. in Bremerton for the past few months.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
GOLDsTEIN BACK

Charles Goldstein, furrier return ed on the Alaska from Southeast Alaska ports where he has been contacting fur trade during the past few days.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16

last night. He has been in Seattle on duty and on leave. l.i
 Kazee plans to remain in Juneau for the present. He will hold safety classes shortly for the Hirst-Chi- chagof employees and probably for CCC enrollees. ss ~s'fss
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
Mrs. B. R. Glass
 South for Visit

Leaving on the steamer Tongass last night Mrs. B. R: Glass plans to visit in the States for the next few months. She will spend most of her time in Portland with her daugh- ter, Adrienne, who is attending school in that city. SssE
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
AT PELICAN CITY

The Forest Service launch For ester was at Pelican City last night and is due back in Juneau Friday Assistant District Ranger John Brilliant is aboard.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
DANIELS GO OUTH

MT. and Mrs. Milton Daniel are passengers south on the Tongass for visit with Mir Daniers par ents in Tacoma whom he has not visited for six years. The Daniels will return in about four weeks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
SAMPSON IN JUNEAU

E. L. Sampson arrived on the North Coast from ketchikan. He is a delegate to the Democratic Territorial Convention meeting in Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
U s. DEPARTMENT AGRICULTURE, WEATHER BUREAU
 THE WEATHER
(By the U. S. Weather Bureau,

3O Jan lo Codv slightly Wednesday, occasional lg southeasterly wind Minimum ture about "A degrees
 Forecast Alaska: Northern portion Cloudy to- Wednesday, Slowly rising tenn erate moderate eastery wind fresh noher over Lynn Canal Southern tonight nemtten light ram Weo nesdav moderate to freshs soutreastery wind
 Forecast the coast of the Gulf of Aiaska Winds Ska will be moderate to esh south night from Sika to Cape Hnchinbrook eastery and rom cape ch brook to moderate to fresh northeastery
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
MRS. WARNER ARRIVEs

Mrs. Charles G. Warner arrived in Juneau on the steamer Alaska. She has been visiting in the States for the past few, months with her sen. Peter. who is attending school.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
MEHERINs TO sITKA

Mrs. J. J. Meherin joined her making the trip from ket- chikan on the steamer North Coast, for a round trip to Sitka.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
HOT STOVE

An overloaded oil burner heater at the CiE Cafe called firemen out this afternoon with IT alarm, but no damage was done.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
WRANGELL MAYOR HERE

Van H. Fisk, Mayor of Wran- gell, arrived on the North Coast to attend the Democratic Terri torial convention to which he is a delegate.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16

last about four seconds.
 Residents $ of the neighborhood mistook the tremor for a shock of a heavy blast, and swamped the po- lice switchboard with hundreds of telephone calls.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
MuRPHY COMES NORTH

R. E. Murphy, Alaska RepreSen- tative for DuPont, arrived on the Alaska after a trip to the States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
BOUND FOR SEWARD

R. E. Baumgartner Attorney and Secretary of the Seward Chamber of Commerce, is a passenger west bound aboard the Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
NESS IN TOWN

Brick Ness, business man of Pet ersburg is in Juneau to attend the Democratic Territorial Convention. He arrived on the North Coast.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
DIVORCE CASE

Suit for divorce was filed in Dis trict Court today by Delma Evans Randy against Frank w. Randy on grounds of incompatability.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-01-16
BUREAU OF MINES SAFETY ENGINEER
 BACK FROM STATES

H. H. Kazee, U. s. Bureau of Mines Safety Engineer, returned to Juneau headquarters on the Princess Norah
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-02-10
LOOKING AROUND
and BEYOND
By
FRANK R. CROSSWAITH

thousands of miles away from the
immediate, practical domestic prob
lens of American workers. can
supply the proper and effective
leadership in the Communist Party
in America for the solution Of the
problems of the workers or any mi
nOrity groups just simply does not
make good sense.
"The policy of the Communist Party
in the United States to follow the
uncertain and swiftly changing line
of Soviet Russia, whose only main
and primary interest is to consoi-
date her position in world power
politics, is as Objectionable and re-
prehensible as the reactionary tactics
of the Dies Committee Neither can
serve the interest of the trade union
movement or the colored people.
THE Dies Committee, unchecked
and backed by the United States
Chamber of Commerce, the National
Manufacturers Association, the
Silver Shirts, the Ku Klux Khan,
Black Legion, Coughlinites, Liberty
League, Open Shop Business, and
the worst agents of class and race
hatreds, will tear down the citadel
of democracy and turn back the
clock of progress.
1.-The Communist Party, under the
direction and supervision of the Rus
sian Comintern, adopts rule Or
ruin policy in relation to organized
labor and minority movements, for
the sole and specific purpose Of
strengthening the world position of
the Soviet Union, in utter disregard,
and, if necessary, at the sacrifice Of,
American organized labor and the
cause of any oppressed groups.
IF there are farces in the pres
ent-dav affairs of these United States
whose overt acts threaten the violent
overthrow of the Government, an
honorable and effective effort should
be made by the Government to ferret
out such agencies to affect their
elimination.
but from a survey Of the Dies
Committees attempt to discredit re-
sponsible labor and civic organiza-
tions, SANDER and libel prominent
and respectable citizens of the cOun-
try, and, even descend to the name
less depths of dishonor and shame
cheap, petty politics and downright
misrepresentation, to insinuate' infer
through subtle and dangerous pro
paganda that President Roosevelt
and the First Lady of the land are
sympathetic with Community agita-
tors, the only sound, sensible and
sane conclusion that when the Dies
Committee dies, it will have done
its most useful service"
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-02-10

ALL FORWARD LOOKING and
clear thinking Americans have long
recognized in the past the activities of
the Dies Committee as a serious men
ace to our civil liberties and to orderly
socio-economic progress. Of all the
opinions expressed on the subject, this
column considers the following mas
terly and scholarly editorial written by
A. Philip Randolph, President of the
Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters
as the most appropriate. The editorial
appeared in the December issue of the
''Black Workers." official organ of the
Pullman Porter's Union. 1t is hereby
reprinted because we feel that the
readers of THE GUARDIAN and
Colored America generally should be-
come acquainted with the splendid
views expressed by Mr. Randolph.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-02-10
MARY ROSS DORSEY SWIFT
BEREAVFD

Many Bostonians as well as a large
number of New York residents will
regret to learn of the sudden death of
the Honorable Frederick Swift, late
husband of Mary Ross-Dorsey Swift.
The death occurred in the early part
Of January in New York City, as the
result of heart attack suffered while
resting in the living room of his winter
apartment. For many years Mr.. Swift
had maintained offices on Madison
Avenue with residences in Long
Island, on Riverside Drive, and at his
summer home in Kittrell. Maine. Mrs.
Swift was his constant companion and
enjoyed with him several European
tours and much travel on American
soil.
With real estate interests as his
major holdings, the late Mr.. Swift was
also a patron of art and collector of
rare antiques as well as of famous por-
traits and landscapes. He became the
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-02-10
STATE BYPU CONFERENCE
BIG SUCCESS

Another chapter in the history of
the State BYPU Auxiliary was writ
ten at the close of the ninth annual
Mid-Winter Conference held recently
at Massachusetts Ave. Baptist Church,
Cambridge, Rev. George N. Williams,
pastor. The theme Builders of a New
World, prevailed throughout the en-
tire program. The outstanding fea-
ture was the panel discussion con-
Quoted by the Inter-Race Commission
of the Boston Y.WC.A., followed by
the group conferences on the subjects /.
Building a Christian World Commun-
ity" led by Miss Florence Majors,
graduate of Andover-Newton Theo-
logical School; second, Building a
More Christian Economic Order" led
by Mr.. William A. Malbon, Andover-
Newton; third, Building a Stronger
Racial Harmony, led by Mr.. Alfonso
L. Lawry, Andover- Newton; and
fourth, Building Foundations for a
World Unity" led by Mr.. Frank Cum
bingham, B. U. School of Theology.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-02-10
THE EDITORIAL

Continued from the last issue)
''If this Committee has its way,
swarms Of spies, stool-pigeons and
undercover men, misnamed &c Men"
will cover the land like a scourge and
pestilence, and no agency Of social
reform, education or protest, in
Guiding the church, school, press or
home, will be free from the con-
temptible and dirty fingers of these
self-righteous eXpurgators of sin
and corruption
But while the Dies Committee
and their agents are up and down
the country shopping in the affairs
Of innocent American citizens, peep
ing through the keyholes and crawl
ing under beds of workers, minority
groups and Independent thinkers, to
seize some imaginary Red, one
third Of the nation remains under
fed, under-house and mder-clothed.
Such tactics are destined to throw
the American people and their GOV
Il llIlltlll anu INSTITUTIONS DdCh lllO
the midnight of reaction, obscuran-
tism, hopelessness, desperation and
fear.
But because the Brotherhood re-
.jects and condemns the Dies Com
mittee and all its works, it does not
follow, imply or indicate that the
Brotherhood is pro- Communism, or
accepts the Communist Party pro-
gram, philosophy, doctrine, politics,
methods, practices, strategy or tao
tics. No, not at all. The Brother
hood does not only reject the Com
nunist Program but it is opposed to
t. The Brotherhood is opposed to
the Communist movement because
it is inspired controlled, dominated
and led by an alien state, Soviet
Russia, and for anyone to take the
position that Communist Russia,
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-02-10

The passing Of Kelly Miller has left
void in the ranks of our conservative
political leaders which will not be filed.
DR. Miller was a conservative without
being a reactionary; he merely stood
pat, never moving forward and never
sliding backward. For that reason,
his excessive caution robbed him of
that audacity which the masses always
applaud and respect. Early in his
career as a publicist, he assumed the
status of an Elder Statesman, speaking
in accents of authority more appropri-
ate to the japanese Genro, Prince Sal
onji. But it must be confessed, with
out bitterness, that long ago his style,
modelled upon the periods of Burke and
Macaulay, had become the outmoded
embroidery of platitudeS
In addition to his long and distin-
guished connection with Howard Uni
versity, Dr. Miller will be remembered
chiefly for his Open Letters to Thomas
Dixon, author of the Clansman (pic-
turized as the Birth of Nation) and
to President Woodrow Wilson, on the
eve of United States entry into the
World War of l914-1S. His friends
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-02-10
q. q. 6rant 3daHHrH

The funeral of the late BENJAMIN
). Grant of l59 w. Springfield St
husband, of Mrs. Minnie Grant. was
held at the Columbus Ave. A.ME.
Zion Church of which he was a mem
Der on Wednesday, Jan. 81 at / 100
pm. Mr.. Grant was taken with a
stroke and was rushed to the CITY Hos
pltal Tuesday, Jan. %, and died
Saturday at 6:l5 pm. He was en-
ployed by the Pullman Co., for %
years where he served faithfully. A
delegation of the Union was present
and read resolutions and served as
pall-bearers. Rev. w. ID. Battle. and
Rev. j. W. Powell Officiated. Solos
were rendered by Mrs. H. Holiday and
Arthur Smith also there were selections
by the choir. He was a loving and
devoted husband. He leaves to mourn
their loss a devoted wife, Mrs. Minnie
Grant, a sister, Mrs. Irene Postell,
nleces, and nephews and a host of
friends. J. B. johnson was the under
taker lnterment at Mt. Hope Gene
terry.
CARD OF THANKS
Mrs. Grant and family wish to thank
their friends for cards and flowers sent
during their bereavement.
MRS. MINNIE GRANT and family
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-02-10

A representative of the Mass. Youth
Council, Citizenship Institute in the
person of Mr.. Charles Wilson spoke of
the trip to Washington that the youth
of the United States were planning
from Feb. Gil.
At the evening session a dramatic
presentation youth Takes the Floor"
proved very interesting. The inspira-
tional message was givenb Y the guest
SPEAKER, Rev. Charles H. Foggie, pas
tor of Rush Zion A.M.E. Church. Cam
bridge. In his discourse he completely
summed up all the individual topics
and struck the keynote of the confer
ence theme.
Much credit is due the chairman of
the program committee, Miss Mary
Jumper, with the assistance of Arthur
Lassiter, pres. and Clement Barksdale
for presenting such an interesting
program to the large delegation of
friends and members of the various
young peoples organizations.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1940-02-10
ST BARTHOLOMEW'S NEW
RECTOR

hEClOh
Boston land Cambridge in narticu-
lar) is abiding in the good fortune pro
ylded by the permanent presence Of
young Mr.. Kenneth de P. Hughes who
Is the newly stationed rector of good
st. Bartholomew parish. The rever-
end gentleman takes up his new duties
heavily endowed with the good wishes
OF friends in the city of New York
where he was once the vicar at the
church of st. Phillips and of still other
friends in the beloved Carolinian CITY
OF Charleston This latter was his
most recent charge and his rectorsbip
was enjoyed for something over four
years while he ministered to the flock
attending the historic st. Marks
Church on Spring Street. His accept
ance OF the call to service at st. Bar
tholomew's was bitter blow to all of
Episcopalian Charleston who relin-
pushed him on January first amid
slncerest regret. The city of Brook
Ign also felt the keen edge of disap-
pontment in as much as the Rev. Mr.
Hughes had also been expected to con-
solder call to the confines of that fair
city of churches.
On Monday evening of last week, a
welcoming reception was rendered in
honor OF the new rector by his parish
toner's. A goodly proportion of the
church and Sunday school enrolment
responded to listen to his salutatorv
proclamation and his words of Friendly
import. These words were delivered in
the simplicity Of eart-to-heart talk
by rector to flock. No formal program
followed, just music by Prof. ]. Shell
ton Pollen and short remarks bv the
senior warden, Mr.. Louis f. Pasco,
ST., and Atty. Ray Guild There was
the reading of three prayers from the
Literary bench and the utterance of
the Lords Prayer, The audience was
then cordially invited to adjourn to
the banquet room where delicious
strawberry, vanilla and pistachio ice
cream had been prepared in abundance
as well as fragrant punch accompanied
nv bountlful portions of cake revealing
the culinary achievements of FIR.
Hughes lady church members. After
an hour of fellowship and the renewal
of hearty acquaintanceship the evening
came to happy conclusion amid good
wishes for prosperity and good will.
Boston joins Cambridge in the ard
ent hope that the young divine will at
once feel himself a part of the great
New England family, founded on the
stern and rock bound principles of
equality, loyalty and liberty and ex-
tending steadfastly through the ages
mid the ravages of Time and the shift
ing moods of Space and Circum-
stances. The first public utterance of
the Rev. Mr. Hughes in Boston proper
will be on Crispus Attucks Sunday,
Mar. 3, at Zion Church when he will
be the orator of the occasion