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hoped that bill will be presented at the next Legislature whereby all children irrespective of race, will receive benefits according to their needs.
 Indian Reorganization
 Various Federal agencies have been set up to assist the white peo- pie of the Nation, but Indians, for the most part, were not capable, or eligible, to receive such benefits whereby they could improve their economic condition. For this reason the Commissioner of Indian Affairs secured support in Congress for what was then known as the Wheeler Howard Act of June 16, 1884, where by Indians under certain conditions could borrow money from the Fed eral Government. An amendment to the original Act which applied to the Indians of continental Unit cd States was made on May l, 1886, for the benefit of the Indians and ESkimoS of Alaska. The law is now known as the Indian Reorganization Act. Under it IT different native communities in the Territory have organized, or are in the process of organization, whereby they can borrow money for individual loans for the construction of boats, which are urgently needed in their busi- ness as fishermen, or cooperative store projects, or even the con- struction of canneries.
 Construction Division
 During the summer of 1899 new school buildings were constructed in the eight villages of Teller Mis- sicn, Gambel, Hooper Bay. Pilot Point, Umnak, Mekoryuk, Shaktoo- lik and Solomon. The plans were made in the Construction Division and the buildings erected on a force account basis. Residents of Alaska were used to the fullest extent pos sible. Local villages furnished a ldl Bc IuIllDcl Ol WOl hlilCil, WILD benefited financially and also from the instructions given by the head carpenters.
 During the season of 1940 only four new school buildings have been authorized. These will be erected at KWethluk, Nunapitchuk, Koyu- kuk and Minto.
 A study is now being made of the permanent population in all isolat- ed native sections throughout the Territory and wherever sufficient enrolment is available for a school it is our plan to secure funds for the erection of building and the appointment of a teacher
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| to extend this work.
 Still the Medicine Man
 The general administration and supervision of this work is carried on by a Medical Director, Super vising Dentist, and Supervisor oi Nurses with headquarters at Ju- neau but all of whom spend much ol their time in the field directing the work of the various units.
 The native people have been quick to appreciate the value oi modern medical treatment and while ito a limited extent in some places they still cling to the old teachings of the medicine man, for the mos part they req dily accept healtf services as fast as they can pt brought to them. This is particu larly true of preventative medi cine, all immunization measures be ] ing accepted gladly, so that the ma
 tive population is far better pro tected against such communicaol' disease as smallpox and diphtheri' : than is the white population. Reindeer
 During the ten year period betweei 1891 and 1902 a new economic SC 5 curity was provided for the Eskimo l of Alaska. In those early year 7 United States revenue cutters an 3 nually visited the coast villages ol the Siberian shores, as well as tn I Eskimo villages along the Alask
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By ANTHONY ,. nIMOND
 Delegate to Congress

The past year has seen action by congress locking toward the settlement of controversy which only remotely affected or could affect Eastern and Soutn- eastern Alaska, but. which was oI considerable consequence to the na- tives and inhabitants of Western and Northwestern Alaska. namely, the controversy involving the use and the ownership and the grazing of reindeer and the use of reindeer as an essential element of an in- dustry.
 Most of you know the rough out lines of the story: how the reindeer were originally brought from Sl- beria through the energetic urging of the late. great pr. Sheldon Jack son principally in order to supply food and clothing for the Eskimos and other natives of Alaska whose food resources had largely been de- stroyed or made unavailable through the advent of the white men and the use of firearms indiscriminate- ly by both white men and natives; how the white men purchased deer and acquired herds and sought to build up an industry; how conflict ing claims between the white own CTS on one side and the natives on the other relative to ownership of reindeer and use of range brought about a condition of near chaos; how the wolves and coyotes multi piled and increased and destroyed tens. it not hundreds of thousands of reindeer so that some herds were severely depleted and some entire ly wiped out; how the system of herding originally instituted had been largely abandoned in favor of yearly rollndups, thus giving the wolves the greater opportunity to prey on the herds; how Congress finally passed the Reindeer Act of 1887 authorizing the purchase of non-native owned deer, the distribu- tion of deer widely among the na- tives who possess few, if any, at the present time, and the reserva- tion of reindeer for the use of na- tives in order to prevent conflict in the future m
 Hard Fight in Congress
 At the first regular session of the 76th Congress, Congress finally ap- propriated the money to put the Reindeer Act into effect, but that appropriation was made only after amazing legislative vicissitude. First the House refused to appropriate the money in the regular Depart ment of the Interior appropriation bill but the Senate was willing to do so, and the appropriate item was put in the bill in the Senate. But it was lost in conference. Later through the active assistance of the able and distinguished Chairman ol the Appropriations Committee, MT Edward M Taylor, of Colorado, who has always been a staunch friend oi Alaska, a similar item was included in the third deficiency bill in the House, and although strongly at- tackled it remained in the bill ir the House and went to the Senate The Senate having once approved the item in the regular Department of Interior bill, this time rejected
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INDIANS. ESKIMOS

highest intelligence and the finest degree of devotion are required in administrative capacity If those quslities are now furnished, the Es- kinos and natives of Western and Northwestern Alaska will have at hand the foundation of social se- curity for generations and genera tions to come. And our friend, MT. Taylor, of Colorado. and the others who assisted in the passage of the necessary legislation may take jus tifiable pride in the thought that they have brought comfort and de- gree of security, otherwise unknown, to many thousands of the natives of Alaska.
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amounted to s1,e43, ,3ee.77, according

amounted to $1 ,643 ,366.77, according to an announcement by Territorial Treasurer Oscar G. Olson.
 The amount is the second high est on record being exceeded only by that of year ago. The balance is almost twice as great as in 1881 and more than twice as large as in 1892 and 1933.
 Cash bank balances of the Terri torial Treasury, as of March 20. for
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Irving Mex. Reed son of former Judge T. M Reed of Junedu went to Nome boy of 10 in 1900. He has prdcticed mining engineering and surveying in Alaskd for 27 years. residing first at Nome. and 1924 at Fuirbumks He has laid out roads in Washington and Culifornid and has held commission as mineral veYor since 1911. While serving for several Yecus Associate Territorial Mining Engineer he travelled tensivelY throughout Aosku studying mining conditions and having opportunity 10 thoroughly urniurize him. self with the Territory and it's needs. He made the first report on the putnum mines of Goodnews Bay and also had charge of the R. F. c. examinations of Salmon River at Platinum and of Woodchopper Creek and has made many private examinations of mining properties
 He had charge of the field engineering and inspec- ton for inc Fairbanks w. P A. projects for sidewalks school and system and helped design them. He served for l3 years Alusku Come Commissioner for the Fourth Division ond for Yeors the Fairbanks City Council. He is married and the fdher of three children.
 He feels thd his experience as mining engineer and acting civil engineer and surveyor. well his knowl edge of the Territory its mining conditions ugrcu1lre and other possibilities cualies him 10 be judge of the location of roads and dirpune landing fields. He believes thu the future of Aoskon prosperity depends mainly roads and landing fields placed at strategic points so 10 give transportation 10 the Territorys great noturo resources.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-31
AIeui Word
 IS Said 10 Be Worlds Longest

An Aleut word from Western Alas ka is said to be the longest in the world. And unlike it's nearest com petitors, scientific names compound ed artificially, every letter of the Alaska jawbreaker is said to be solid meat"
 The word is "Kikaxanlisixidagusa- qadaqalixtakuin," 35 letters long. Whats more every letter is pro- nounced, for it is written phonetl- cally already.
 If you want to know what it means, vCu1l have to ask an Aleut. The one who used It in a letter to Jay Ellis Ransom. Alaska writer. tailed to mention it's meaning.
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cutting deep inroads into Indian handcraft Recently, Supervisor has been appointed for the purpose of assisting the Indians in the de- velopment and improvement of thelr craftsmanship, with view not only to the preservation of their arts and crafts, but also to make their products of more commercial value. The Indians of Alaska are, as a race, particularly gifted in craftsmanship. To perpetuate their art is one of the outstanding plans of the Office of Indian Affairs. Craft clubs have already been organized in many communities. They have established a small fund whereby the workers may receive prompt payment for completed articles. These are, III turn. distributed by the Supervisor Of Arts and Crafts department to wholesalers, not only in Alaska but in stores throughout the States. The younger generations of Indians and | Eskimos were gradually growing away from this type of work. Now when they realize these are of econ- cmic value they readily desire to continue to develop the line of work in which their parents eXcelled.
 The craft activities also serve, ir part. to solve the problem of relief of destitution. As before stated | Indians instinctively want to give something for everything they re- ceive and in times of dire circum- stances it is their custom to bring
 to the local teacher some articles
 which they have made. as totems
 ivory carving or baskets in exchange
 for the necessary commodities which
 are associated with our civilizat tion
 Social Welfare
 The time was, in the not too dis tant past, when Indians and Eski,
 mos prided themselves upon carins for the orphans, the indigent ane
 the aged by their own efforts. Or
 plan children were adopted ant reared with the same care given tt
 their own Conditions have changed 1. Then the resources of nature pro vided all the economic needs of tn
 native people. They were free t,
 take all the fur, fish and game a :. any time they had the desire. Fun fish and game are now controlle, : by regulations. The quantities hay been decreased. They have becom : accustomed to new mode of living ; resulting from close contacts wit = civilization. Consequently, need fo : relief among the natives of the Ter
 ritory is as great as among the whit population.
 d Old Age Assistance, made avail l. able under the Social Security Ac e applies to natives as well as white f With this in mind the Territoris n Legislature accepted the Social Se Il curity Act for all residents of Al e aska over the age of 65 years I'll $ Territory did not, however, accer l. the Social Security Act, as appl e cable for dependent children, It
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-31
CASH ON HAND
 IN TREASURY
 NEAR RECORD
Over Million and Half in Territorial Golfers,
 Says Olson

Cash on hand in the bank bal ances of the Territory of Alaska on March 20, just few days ago,
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by 4 dei0ide Kerr

up when worn by girls crawling over rocks"
  For today's news today read The Empire regularly.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-05
7fh Day Adventist
 Convention Starts
 Here This Evenino

This evening at 7:3o o'clock, the annual convention of the Seventh Day Adventist Mission will start services for the session this year. according to Pastor H. L. Wood who returned today on the Mission Ship Messenger.
 Accompanying Pastor Wood was Mrs. Wood, Pastor D. E. Collins of Walla Walla, Wash, and Pastor and Mrs. M. L. Miles of Wrangell.
 There will also be services on Saturday. Sunday and Monday. To- morrow they will be held at 10 and Il o'clock in the forenoon and at 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon.
 Sunday ard Monday services are for and l0:30 o'clock in the morning, 2.30 and o'clock in the afternoon and at 7:30 o'clock at night.
 The public is especially invited to the evening servcies.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-05
New Hosiery Will Appear
 During May
Stockings Made of Miracle Yarn But They Will
 Wear Out di that

NEW YORK, April 5.-With an anxious eye on women's legs, a group of the nations leading retailers are prepared to convince the public that ali stockings wear out.
 The National Retail Dry Goods Association, in undisguised anxiety, called together a committee to discuss number Of serious prob lens which will accompany the countrywide presentation of hos iary Of nylon, heralded as a miracle yarn from cut Of the test tube
 Attending the meeting were sixty representatives of retailers and of the manufacturers who now are making the new stockings in thirty six mills.
 They agreed that the hosiery will 20 on sale May IS, but their esti- mates as to how much would be available varied from 100000 to l. 100000 pairs. Tn any case, they said it will be greatly short of the public demand . and decided a large number of women would be displeaS- cd by the small supply.
 But the worst headache, they stated, was that the public has been led to expect almost miraculous properties from the new fiber which 1t cannot possibly hope to achieve
 The Association announced:
 "A strong educational campaign on the part of retailers must accom- pany the introduction of the stock ing to eliminate misconceptions which now exist in the public mind Chief of these is the belief that the nylon hose will wear indefinitely because it is snag or tear proof
 Lew Hahn, general manager of the association, firmly asserted:
 No sheer hose ever made can be considered strong enough to stand
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-05
WON kUTNAR HUNTEDH HERE
 FOR MONTHS
Story from Los Angeles Clears Mystery for
 MarshdI's s Office

The story behind the story" O Virgil von Kutnar. who was re ported in an Associated Press dis. patch this week to have left tho country is told in thick file oi correspondence in the U. s. Mar shal's office here.
 On August 8, 1889, a letter was received by Marshal William T. Ma honey from Mrs. Virgil Kutnar ol Greeley, Colorado, expressing con- cern over her husband, who had written from Seattle on March 3 1889, that he and a mining engineer were leaving that day for Alaska
 Kutnar wrote, his wife said, that he was selling his mining claims on Stony River to San Francisco com pany and was going to Alaska to build a landing field on the prop erty, He would return in two and half months, he wrote, to reioin his wife
 Fabulous Offer
 In October, 1889, Territorial Com missioner of Mines B. D. Stewart re- ceived an inquiry from w. J. Hood of Burbank, California, saying Hood had given Kutnar $13,000 to build an airfield on his mining claims, for which the Gu2genheim interests had offered $250,oOO providing such a field were built. Kutnar took the $l3,000 in cash and carried it in a money belt.
 Subsequent inquiry to the Kenne- colt Copper Corporation. the Gug- genheim concern in Alaska, brought the reply that they had never heard of Kutnar It was found he had located A mining claims on Stony River in 1892, but there was no record of e1 15essment work ever hay ing been done on them.
 Woman In Case
 A letter from Marshal Mahoney to Hood month ago mentioned that photograph of Kutnar had been received from his wife. This sent Hood, who turned out to be a Mrs. Hood, to the Los Angeles Sheriff's office, for Kutnar had promised when he let Burbank with the $13,000 to return in three months and marry Mrs. Hoods sister.
 Kutnar, who was known as Bill y Kutnar, was charged on a felony warrant with conducting a confi- dence (bunco) game and grand theft.
 The news item the other day said | that Kutnar had obtained a pass port to Europe year ago. It is
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-05
Freedom Is
 (ougEled Up

LOS ANGELES, Cal, April D. When U. s. Marshals took Paul Cretzer, bank robber. from his cell for visit with his wife, tn ey didn't like the looks of his mouth. Insisting that their prisoner spit it out" they obtained key fash tened from spoon. It fitted the he was wearing
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-05
Lou Turoff Recovering; Was Iron Man.

Unknown to most of his Lodge brothers, District Deputy Grand EX- alted Ruler L. w. Turoff pulled an iron man" stunt Wednesday even- ing when he presided as installing officer.
 Coming down the hill on his way to lodge, Turoff fell and wrenched his knee. Despite the pain of his injury, he went through the cere- mony and did not see a doctor unul later.
 Now he is spending a few days ill bed recovering.
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believed he went to Germany, where he was born. His brother, he often said, was a General von Kutnar in the German army in the first world war
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Max. tempt. laSs "A hours
Station
WEATHER SYNOPSIS

The distribution has changed yesterday morning The pressure continued Alaska and Yukon Territory while the widespread but stationary southwest trough extending scutheastwd from the low deepene Light fell light scat tered showers the bu no precipitation reported this weather with prevailed most of Alaska
 April 6.-s am sunset 65 pm
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U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE WEATHER BUREAU
 THE WEATHER
(By the U. S. Weather Bureau)


Forecast for Juneau and vicinity beginning pn April Clear tonight partly minimum Moderate variab 
 Forecast Southeast Alaska; Partly urdy but with occasional light showers not much change in temperatures gentle winds norlerly
 Forecast of winds along the coast of the Dixon Entrance to Hnchnbrook southeasery to Kodiak moderate l fresh easterly
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-05
Rainbows Girls Are To Meet; To Attend
 Church on Sunday

A meeting of the Rainbow Girls will be called to order tomorrow af- ternoon at 1:30 o'clock by Miss Barbara Hermann, Worthy Advisor.
 The session will be held in the lodge room of the Scottish Rite Tenn pie and all members are urged to be present
 On Sunday, the girls will attend services at the Lutheran Resurrec- ton Church and all members are asked to be at the Temple at 10:45 o'clock in the morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-05
TWO PASs ON AT
 PI0NEERS' HOME

News of the death of two resi- dents of the Pioneers Home has been received from Superintendent Eiler Hansen
 Joseph Plein, T, formerly of An chorage, died April l.
 John Johnson, 72, formerly of Port Walter, died April 3. He was an un- cle of Otto Salo of Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-04-05
Mrs. Sweeney on
 Princess Norah

Mrs Dora Sweeney will arrive nere this evening cn the Canadian Pa cific steamer Princess Norah.
 She has been visiting friends and relatives in Seattle, Tacoma and Portland for the past six weeks.
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LOCAL DATA

'ter Temp. Humidity Wind Velo
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April Fifteenth Is
 Date of Next Demo
 Women $ Meefino

Meeting of the Democratic Wo- mems Club scheduled for next Monday night has been postponed until the following Monday, April 15, it was announced today by Mrs. William A. Holzheimer, President.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-11-09
News From Oakville

the home of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Mason.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Darling
and son, Elm. spent Saturday at
the home Of Mr. and Mrs. Ber-
nard Hall. Willis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Garlick
and daughter. Edith. visited rela-
tiyes in Belleville Sunday.
Alfred Doyle and daughter,
Florence, Detroit, were Sunday
evening guests at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mason.
Mrs Robert Helzerman and
son. Frederick. spent Sunday with
Mrs. Fred Helzerman Sr., Willis.
Mrs. Joseph Bukiewiez. Willis.
was a guest Tuesday afternoon of
Mrs Stanley Binicki.
Mrs. James Haeszle and child
rem and Mrs. Louise Straub and
children were Monday afternoon
guests at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Brewer, Dundee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bud Heath and
daughter, Florence and Miss Con-
ger were guests Monday evening
OF Mr.. and Mrs. William Mason.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-11-09
Presbyterians Enjoy
Father, Son Banquet

The Brotherhood of the Presby.
terrain Church sponsored a father
and son banquet in the church din
ing rooms Friday evening.
The dinner was prepared by the
women Of the Women Union un-
der the leadership of Mrs. Warren
Qakes. Mrs. Eugene Calder was in
charge Of the dining room. The girls
OF the Fire-side Club served the
banquet.
During the fellowship hour the
fathers and sons engaged in group
singing led by Marvin Baltzell, and
Mrs. GustaYe Olson was at the
piano.
J. Stuart Lathers was toastmas.
ter. Marvin Baltzell sang a solo,
My Task" and MY Country" with
Miss Lucretia Dell at the piano.
Rev. Raymon Bair gave a short talk
to the dads. and the POSTMASTER
led the boys in a yell to the dads
The boys and the men were enter
tanned with the magic OF Charles
Pagan.
Samuel Starr, president OF the
Mems Club OF the church, planned
and arranged the program There
were so dads and their boys pres
ent.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-11-09
STUDY GROUP OF
TEN ORGANIZED
BY COOPERATIVES

Ypsianti Consumers Cooperative
Association organized a study group
and heard an interesting talk by
DR.. David Sondquist, Detroit at a
meeting OF about 20 members of the
group. Friday evening in the WON
ems lounge OF Charles McKenny
Hall
With Mrs. Alfred Allen presiding
at the business meeting. study
group OF ten TO meet on Tuesday
evenings. was formed. The first
meeting will be next Tuesday night.
In a short talk. the educational
program for the winter was dis
cussed by Dr. Sondquist.
Announcement OF coming meet
ings were supper In the Ypsi-
lanti High School lunch room with
Mrs. s: Bruce SiddaH, chairman.
Food for the supper will be coopera-
tive products. On Nov. 20 there will
be an Information Please" pro
gram. A skit entitled Can Chaos"
will provide the entertainment for
the Nov. Is meeting in charge OF
Mrs. S. Bruce Siddall. On Dec. 6,
Prof. Lawrence DeBoer will show
4 motion picture of his trip to Nova
Scotia, the picture will be followed
by recreation.
The group enjoyed supper togeth.
er in the private dining room pre-
ceding the business meeting.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-11-09
Alaskan Trip Recounted For
Members of Research Club

turn Journey was by way OF the
Canadian Rockies.
The business meeting, conducted
by the president, Mrs. Ross Hall.
opened with the singing OF God
Bless America" in unison. Interest
ing facts about California, Arizona,
New Mexico, and Texas. were topics
for roll call.
Nm invitation was read from the
Ladies Literary Club to attend their
lecture, Nov. 20. at the Congrega-
tional Church. DR.. Preston Slosson,
of the University OF Michigan fac
ulty. will be the speaker.
The club voted TO make con
trihution TO the Washtenaw County
Citizenship program for 2l'ers, and
TO take a Red Cross membership.
After the meeting refreshments OF
tea and cookies we're served by the
hostess.
The next club meeting will be
Nov. % with Mrs. Bailey Smith.