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Evening star., 1940-02-29
Insurance Statesmen
turnover Reported
Large in District
Monopoly Committee
Told They Cont Afford
Pension PIuns Offered

| The trials and tribulations Of in
surance statesmen in the District OF
Columbia were recounted to the
Monopoly Committee yesterday by
four executives, one of whom agreed
the statesmen could not afford to
buy the insurance pension plans
they offered.
Thomas r. Crowley, member of a
firm acting as general agents for
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co.,
testified insurance men were not
good prospects for a type Of in
surance which would give them an
income in old age.
They can't afford it," he said.
Starting Salary Plan Fails.
Taking cognizance of poor in
ducements financially for men start
ing careers In insurance selling, he
said his firm had been Offering
salaries Of 500 to $3.50 q month, but
discovered that men were coming
into the business just to get the
salary" He said the plan was not
successful
The idea of guaranteed mini
mum incomes for beginning agents
and application of greater care in
their selection and training was
approved, however, by Charles J.
Zimmerman of Chicago, president
of the National Association of Life
Underwriters.
Acknowledging that excessive
turnover in the agent field has been
one of the great problems of the
industry, Mr.. Zimmerman said i'm
provement has been noted in re-
cent years but that assurance of
living wages for beginners should
help attract a higher caliber of
agent.
Securities commission figures
showed steady decline in the num-
ber of agents appointed by As COM
panies each year since 1894. The
number of appointments in 1884
was 19,055 compared with 15,745 in
1888. In the same period termina-
tions of agents. contracts also de-
cllned, but annually exceeded the
new appointments.
The commission compilation
showed that 5082 per cent of the
agents of q companies earned less
than $3.50 year in 1898, while 7.l9
per cent earned $4,000 or more.
Dennison D. Lambert, agent here
for the Travellers Insurance Co.,
testified there was quite a large
turnover" among statesmen in the
District but not as large as else
where.
The large percentage of lapsed
policies, he added, is not caused by
high pressure selling by statesmen
seeking large commissions.
Selective Hiring Evolved.
In the past it was the practice
to get large quantities of statesmen
but in the last decade the attempt
has been to obtain salesmen through
selection. Harold D. Kraft, general
agent Of the Provident Mutual Life
Insurance Co., declared. Men are
preferred who have an independent
income to carry them. through the
period when they are learning the
business, he added.
Lawrence Crawford, q broker SELL
ing policies in several companies,
testified salesmen should represent
policyholders rather than insurance
companies.
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Firms Honor Memory
Of Great Epic Poet
By the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
HELSINKI, Feb 2o.-Finns, fight
ing for the life Of their nation,
paused In their war against Russia
yesterday to honor the memory Of .
scholar.
It was just los years ago that
DR.. Elias Lonnrot published tho
Kalevala, the epic Of Finland's
mythical origin and model ON which
Longfellow based the metrical pat
tern for his Hiawatha.
Wherever possible choruses
gathered today to sing verse after
verse of the work that proved to be
one Of the principal factors in the
awakening Of Finnish .nationalism
Radios broadcast passages with the
hope that Films far and wide would
be inspired to strive anew for their
invaded land.
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Power Concern Must Quit
Discouraqinq Unions

~ the Associated Press.
The National Labor Relations
Board ordered the Virginia Electric
q Power Co. Of Richmond yesterday
to diseestablish an independent or
ganization Of its employees q . COLI
lective bargaining agency and to
cease discouraging" niennbership Of
its workers In G. I. O. and A. r. l..
unions.
The board also instructed the
company to terminate 4 closed shop
contract with the independent or
eanization and to reimburse its
members for dues deducted from
their wages.
The company was ordered to re-
instate four employees found to have
been discharged because OF union
Evening star., 1940-02-29

activity, but !. allegations Of dis
criminatory discharges Of two other
employees were dismissed.
The board specifically directed the
company to cease discouraging"
membership In Transport Members
Union (C. I. o., Amnlgamated AS
;scciation Of Street Electrical Rail-
'way and Motor Coach Employees
IA. p. L.) ana international Broth
erhood Of Electrical Workers
"a. r. L.. "a
The board found that two weeks
after the Supreme Court upheld the
Labor Relations Act the company
posted q bulletin appealing to its
employees to bargain with the COM
pany directly without the inter
vention Of any outside union" That
bulletin, the board ruled, interfered
with and coerced v. E. r. employees.
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Course in Statistics

A course in statistics will be initi-
ated by the Federal Workers School,
532 Seventeenth street NV, at
O'Clock tonight. Loring Wood Of the
Bureau of Labor Standards. will in
struct the class for beginners. p.
Alexander Goldman, formerly resi-
dent psychologist in the New York
State department Of social welfare,
will begin a course on human psy-
chology at the same hour.
Evening star., 1940-02-29

q Adjust your speed to traffic and
weather conditions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-28

John Bradford Post of the Am erican Legion.
 A Legion ceremony at 10 o'clock Thursday morning at the Elks Hall will start the observance. E. M. Policy will speak.
 From the Elks Hall, marchers will parade to the dock to shoot a volley and decorate the waters in honor of the nations sea dead.
 Cemetery Services
 After a parade to the cemetery, a ceremony will be held at the graves of Joseph Juneau and Rich ard Harris, recently marked with new bronze plaques provided by the Pioneers of Alaska Services then will be conducted at the Legion plot.
 A new Juneau Harris monument
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-28
VIVID DRAMA NOW AT COLISEUM FOR
 FINAL SH0WINGS

Bob Burns, who ranks as Amer icas favorite native humorist, turns to drama in his new film. Our Leading Citizen" Paramount's vivid perturbation of problem of con- temporary America which has it's final showing tonight at the Coli scum Theatre.
 But Bob has not shed the home spun ways which endeared him to the hearts of moviegoers when he appeared as the traveller in The Arkansas Traveller and as the shrewd Missouri mule trader" in I'm From Missouri" In this pie ture, Bob is cast as lawyer who has practiced law in a thriving Am erican city for many years. AS a result of problem which arises in his community, Bob has to bring his mellow practical American p,li,ccophy to lear on it. And Bob pays the role as only he could r-ay it.
 h his new picture, Bob is ably supported by a large cast, includ- ing Susan Hayward, Joseph Allen Jr., Elizabeth Patterson, Gene Lock- hart and Charles Bickford. It IS Allen and Lockhart, cast as Bob's junior partner, and a local indus trialist, respectively, who make it necessary for Bob to solve big local problem.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-28

in the yard of the Memorlal Pres bytcrian Church, at the srct where the two founders first landed, will be unveiled by Miss Genevieve Ju- neau, grandniece of Joseph Juneau. R. E.. Robertson will be the princi- pal speaker at this ceremony.
 A parade to the Dugout will complete the program.
 In case of rain Robertson's talk will be delivered at the Elks Hall.
 Taking part in the parade will be a color guard, firing squad, Am erican Legion, Legion Auxiliary, Sons Of Legion, Daughters of Le- zion, Coast Guard if the Haida is in port, school band, Pioneers of Alaska, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Spanish American War vet erans.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-28
SATkO AND ARK LEAVE NAhAlM0
 ON WAY NORTH
Skipper, Homemade Boat. Says Next Stop Depends
 On Where He Is

NANAIMO, B. O., May 28.-The Satko family sailed out of Nanaimo harbor here today with Skipper Paul Satko saying his next stop would be, where he was at noon" :"
 He said he planned the stop to be at the head of the Powell River, but the actual route depends very much on the winds"
 Speaking about the attempt of Seattle courts to prevent his sailing in his allegedly unseaworthy Ark, Satko said he did not think he was violating the Seattle court order. T sat there in the court and list ened to the arguments. think the only question was whether could reach Everett all right. The whole suit was just an attempt to med- dle in my affairs anyway"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-28
MAYORS
 CLASH IN FIGHT
 AT CONVENTION
Miller Accuses Maverick of Insulting Remark
 50 Tiff Him"

WACO, Texas, May 28.-Mayor Maury Maverick of San Antonio, ardent advocate of a third term, and Mayor Tom Miller of Austin clashed physically outside the hall where the Texas Democratic Con- vention was meeting to decide whether to pledge the states 48 delegates to Garner or Roosevelt.
 Maverick said Miller struck at him. He started it." he said. Mill Ter said he made an insulting re- mark, so T hit him.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-28
5T0(KER BUILDING
 WILL BE ALTERED

A permit for altering the front of the Stocker Building was issued today by City Building Inspector Frank Metcalf to Berg and Dalziel, contractors. The work will cost $25O0.
 Another recent permit will allow Hildre and Son to do $1,325 worth of garage, plumbing and heating work.
 Empire claSsifieds bring results.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-28

river under the guidance of Louis De Florian.
 Miss Joyce suggests that parties wishing to spend weekend at the Lodge, wire her through the Sig nal Corps day or two ahead of time, so that she can arrange transportation in her own boat or by plane.
 Information about the lodge may be obtained through the local air ways, Miss Joyce advises.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-28

left today on the Mary J. for her Taku Lodge
 Known for the fine fishing avail able at Moose and Johnson creeks and at Moose Lake, and the seen cry at Twin Glacier Lake, Miss Joyce's lodge will be open for guests until June 20.
 Fishing trips are made up the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-28
COMEDY FILM
 SCHEDULED TO
 END TONIGHT
The Women Has Final Showing al Capitol
 Theatre; } Stars

Skilfully blended as to comedy, drama and pathos, The Women" starring Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford and Rosalind Russell, ends tonight at the Coliseum Theatre. The role of Mary Haines was a happy choice for Norma Shearer.
 Not since the days of "Riptide" and Private Lives" has she ap- peared in a characterization of this type, and her return to the draw ing-room comedy will be heralded by her many fans. Her performance is outstanding for its brilliance and versatility, particularly in the in- stance of her transformation from the hurt and humiliated wife into vampire.
 Equally interesting is the per- formance turned in by Joan Craw- ford who assumes the role of a definite heavy" for the first time in her screen career. AS the siren, Miss Crawford does an outstanding piece of work. Her scenes are marked with fire and determina- tion
 Sure-fire for comedy honors, Ros- alind Russell as the gossipy Sylvia Fowler, brightens every moment in which she appears on the screen with her running mate, Phyllis Po- yah, drafted from the original stage production for the role, and vel come addition to Hollywood's line up. Mary Roland and Paulette God dard provide another top comedy
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-28
MABEL JIM SAYS
 YEy, SHE DID IT

Mabel Stoltz alias Mabel Jim pleaded guilty before U. s. Con- mi sioner Felix Gray today to charges of indecent exposure and disorderly conduct.
 Cliff Mathews, accused similarly, has not yet entered plea,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-28
MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM READY
 FOR THURSDAY
Junedu-Harr Monument 10 Be Unveiled as
 Special Feature

A Memorial Day program In which numerous Juneau organiza- tions will participate was planned last night at a meeting of Afford
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-28
Mrs. MCKenzieGuest
 Of Sister in Juneau

Mrs. Kenneth Mckenzie. whose home is in Clarksville near Vic- toria, B. C., will arrive on the Princess Louise today to visit her sister, Mrs. Frank A. Boyle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-28
TAKU LODGE OPEN FOR GUESTS UNTIL
 JUNE TWENTIETH

Back to the Taku River after bringing eight weekend guests to Juneau yesterday, Miss Mary Joyce
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-28
Stores Closed Thursday; Warning To Housewives

Juneau stores will he closed on Thursday, Memorial Day, and housewives are warned about purchasing tomorrow so as not to be caught short in needed commodities.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-28
MINNIE 60LD5TEIN
 ON LOUISE TONIGHT

Miss Minnie Goldstein is to arrive on the steamer Princess Louise early this evening after a two and one half months visit in the States. Ac- companied by her niece, Miss Gold stein motored along the coast as far south as the Mexican border.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-28

The United States produces about three-quarters of the world output of sulphur
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-28

Todey's news today in The Empire.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-28
BETTER MADE FOR BETTER SMOKING

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-28

Empire classifieds bring results.
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Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-26
Labor Board 10
Defend Practices

WASHINGTON. Jan. 26. (UP)-
The National Labor Relations board
prepared its rebuttal today TO weeks
of critical testimony heard by the
special house investigating COM
mittee.
The committee ended, temporar-
lily. the hearings with its own wit
nesses yesterday and notified the
board that it could begin present.
ing its case Monday.
Board Chairman j. Warren Mad
den was expected to be the first
witness. A board attache said his
testimony would cover a general
review of the accomplishments un-
der the Wagner act and a direct
rebuttal of the charges made by
William Green, president of the
American Federation of Labor. who
yesterday accused the board of
committing all the crimes in the
Calendar.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-26
Roosevelt Defines
Citizen Status of
War En!isfmenfs

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26. CUPD-
President Roosevelt said today that
Americans who enlist in armies of
foreign belligerents sacrifice U. S.
citizenship only if they take an oath
ii allegiance to foreign power.
The president basel his statement
On legal opinion drafted on Sept.
), 1899. by Acting Attorney General
Robert Il. Jackson.
Mr.. Roosevelt made it clear that
federal statutes expressly prohibit
any foreign power from maintaining
an enlistment service in this country
or from soliciting enlistments here
Responding to press conference
questions as to how this legal ruling
would affect Narious European ma
tons at war, Mr.. Roosevelt said
that Finland would not be classecl
as a belligcrcnt country.
He previously has SAID that the
neutrality law does not apply to
lhc Finnish-R Russian conflict because
there has been no formal declara-
ton of war.
The president said that a differ
entiatlon must be made between
voluntary applications for enlistment
IN a foreign army and foreign solici-
tatlon Of enlistments.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-26
London Electrical
Plant ExpIodes

LONDON, Jan. g. (UP)-A ter
rifle explosion in an electricity sub
station at Irlam, Lancashire, early.
today interrupted electrical service
here and at nearby Cadishead. PoN
lice said that there was no suspi-
cion> of sabotage and that there
were no casualties
The explosion was attributed to
the bursting of part of the electri-
cal apparatus. The roof was blown
off the go foot high substation on
the bank of the Manchester ship
canal. The station provides power
for big district, including a large
steel works.
F. H. Yuleton, fire brigade chief
Of Irlam, said that he found cables
and oil from transformers ablaze
and that the damage was very ex-
tensive, though his men managed
to control the fire within hall an
hour.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-26

BOISE. Ida. Jan 26. tUP)-Gov.
c. A. .Sottolfsen conferred with
Republican party leaders today over
a successor TO the late great Senator
william z. Borah who was buried
in a plain grave overlooking the
Idaho capitol yesterday.
Bottolfsen indicated that he would
not name Mrs. Mary Borah. the
senator's widow. a daughter OF a
former Idaho governor, 10 fill the
unexpirod term.
HIS choice seemed TO lie between
Don Callahan. state comptroller. and
John Thomas. former United States
senator, both Republicans.
The appointment of either, ex-
rected within the next few days
would tend TO restore amicable rela-
tions between Bottolfsen and the
old guard Republicans, with whom
he has been at odds over patronage
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-26
5000 Dust Bowl
Migrants Entering
State Each Month
SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 26. I

san FRANCISCO. Jan. 26. up
Dust boR! migrants still are en-
tering California al the rate OF
GOO m0I.h tre senate civil Eber-
ties committee was Informed today
by three experts VINO outlined posi-
tive recommendations for their re-
lief.
Harrison S. Robinson. chairman
o. q committee sponsored by the
state chamber 0! commerce. offered
4 three point program calling for
close coordination O: plans and
activities Of federal. state and coun-
:" agencies. prompt appointment
hy the president OF a special COM
mission 70 study wholesale migra-
tory problems, and immediate dis
courage.nent without coercion" OF
'he further movement Of migrants
into California.
Carey McW!lllams. chief Of the
state d!fision Of immigration and
housing, painted a sordid picture
IF the states rural slums" and
explained d proposal Of Gov Culbert
L. O!Soh 70 regulate them through
q state housing commission.
The third witness. Laurence I
IIe"es. re2lona! director Of the farm
security administration. urged as his
personal belief only. that the Wagner
act, the wages and hours act and
tho social security act should be
Tade TO apply TO all farms en-
ploying more than Is persons.
The FSA, HeTes said. was carry
ing the largest case load in its
history IN Arizona. He charged en-
ployers IN that state are making
efforts % get people into the state
10 pick cotton and increase the
labor surplus,
Robinson informed the committee
California state and county agen-
cies were paying cash doles TO in
di3ents six to nine times as high
as those paid in Oklahoma and
Arkansas.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-01-26
Spring Crisis in
European Wars Due
AIonq All Fronts
tCoutlnucc rom Page

central front A series OF defenac
ancs has been built IN recent days
between Salla which the Russian
hold. and the Kemi valley, which
Is the chief Finnish Darrlcadr
against Red army drive acroS.
mid Finland TO the Gulf OF BOthnla.
Volunteers from abroad also were
arriving IN larger numbers. another
group from America and Australia
having reached Uleaborg.
While emphasizing that there Is
no emergency at present. United
States citizens IN Sweden "crr
urged by consular authorities To
return TO their homes II Sucn ac-
ton was feasible because there
always was danger that conditions
later would make travel difficult
on the Western Front, a"vera.
months OF work by 100. 900 laborer:
has turned France S famous Mag
not line into the "Maginot dcfenao
system. The tine. originally Il
series Of underground concrete
forts. has been dcepcned and en-
largrd to permit tlanking fire OF
grand scale Thu II combine,
the French system OF "A main llnc
of solid forts with the German.
Slcptrlcd line principle of a dccl
series OF int'rlocklng ln",, plI
boxes, forts and tank traps
The change, the French rrpor'
was advisable in view Of modcrI
mcchanlzed warfare.
French scout planes meanwhile
reported that the Germans are moE-
luH iicld guns and materials into
HOsp,s mountain sector OF tht
Western Front and rapidly digglnb
n"w gun pits and replacing Others
Military lniormanta suggested
inat 'hr Germans might be prcpar-
my for an attack Of some sort Il
the Vo,grs sector, at tho east end
pi Nc front where the Rhine turn.
sou,hWard toward the SWISS bor-
der.
FINNISH troops rcpulscd new Rus
san attacks northeast Of Lake La
doga. "annihila'lnG several con-
panIrs which left hundreds Of Grad
on thc field an official c0mnumquc
AID at Hcls1ukl.
Fighting northeast oi Like La
dOpa ~ now IN ~ slXth day. Hlih
iAr Russians sim unsuccessful IL
th.r attempt TO turn thu l"it "lhp
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