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The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09
Another Atomic Bomb Dropped
Inferior Dept. po|itiesAre
 Given Going Over Before Congressional Committee

Twelve congressman, comprising the Committee on Territories of the House of Representatives proved responsive listeners here this morn ing as spokesmen of the Juneau Chamber of Commerce presented problems requiring congressional solution which are now impeding the development of Alaska.
 The Department of the Interior bore the brunt of attack from witt nesses, Juneau Attorneys R. E. Robertson and H. l.. Faulkner both outlining abuses of power in the policies of Secretary Ickes' admin istration.
 Stressing that large capital in- vestments are the prime requisite of Alaska development, Faulkner deplored the persistent campaign" conducted by the Secretary of the Interior, on down through the whole line of his underlings against absentee ownership" The feeling against development of AL aska by outside capital that is reflected in the policies of Secre- tary Ickes and his subordinates in Alaska, is not held by bona fide Alaskans," Faulkner emphasized.
 Much Delay
 Speaking on the administration of the Public Domain in the Terri tory, Faulkner brought out that 1t is almost Impossible to obtain the use of laads from the Department of Interior. Laws providing for patenting of ground are largely being circumvented, he averred. There is too much delay without reason" in securing title to mineral grounds from the Land Office.
 Although commenting the gen. eral administration of National Forest lands by the Forest Service in the Territory, Faulkner cited as one specific bar to large pulp de- velopments in Southeast Alaska the fact that there is no appeal from the Secretary of Agriculture's dis cretion in the re-pricing of stump age charges at five year intervals, under the present form of contract provided.
 He asked specifically for pro- vision by Federal statute for appeal to the courts from decisions of federal department heads.
 Robertson Talks
 Robertson concentrated his at tack on the recent decision of Sec-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09
SAYS TRANSPORTATION
 E BIG NEED HERE
Committee Chairman Im- pressed with Alaska
 Learning Much

From his early impressions of Alaska, Rep. Hugh Peterson (Ga). chairman of the Committee on Territories of the national House of Representatives, gave his opinion that the principal need of Alaska is adequate transportation.
 The congressman commented strongly on the fact that his com mittee had to approach the Terri tory on two Canadian ships.
 Apparently reflec ting recent critical expressions by commenta- tors regarding congressional travels, Rep. Peterson justified the current Alaska investigation by his com mittee by stating that he already feels the relatively small amount of money spent for the trip has been well spent"
 Of the IS members of the com mittee--three of whom are making separate roads investigation = nearly ali had meyer before seen Alaska, he stated. Yet, every day his committee has important de- cisions to make regarding the Territory. We are learning great deal about Alaska and the Terri tory can expect what we learn to be reflected in congress. he declared.
 On behalf of his colleagues,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09

German economy and made chaos and suffering inevitable and that the Germans cannot escape respon- sibility for what they have brought upon themselves.
 "B"-Germany will not be oc- cupied for the purpose of libera- tion but as a defeated enemy na- tion. Your aim is not oppression but to occupy Germany for the purpose of realizing certain import ant Allied objectives. In the con- duct of your occupation and ad- ministration you should be just, but firm and aloof. You will strongly discourage fraternization with the German officials and population.
 "C"-The principal Allied ob- jective is to prevent Germany from ever again becoming a threat to the peace of the world. Essential steps in the accomplishment of this objective are the elimination of Nazism and militarism in all their forms, the immediate apprehension of war criminals for punishment, the industrial disarmament and administration of Germany, with continuing control over Germany's capacity to make war and the pre- paration for an eventual recon struction of German political life on a democratic basis"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09
Outlook Now ! Good on Two l Prime Roads
Delegate Bartlett Looks for
 Much Benefit. from Committee Visit

Alaska's Delegate to Congress, E L. Bartlett, arriving here last eve- ming as member of the House Com mittee on Territories, predicted early action on two main road pro- jects for the Territory.
 Prospects are exceptionally good be said. for the opening of the Haines Highway through to Fair banks for public use under United States control and maintenance. He also forecast construction possibly Ito begin by next year, on Turn again Arm causeway and connecting Jystein of roads for the Kenai Pen- insula and Homer area.
 Delegate Bartlett was likewise en- thusiastic over the interest being taken in the problems of the Terri tory by his fellow committee mem bers on their present trip. They are open minded and want to hear about Alaska, he declared. So far the in- vestigation has been very success full.
 Alaska should benefit greatly from their obtaining first-hand knowledge of the Territory, the Delegate de- clared. What they see and hear will give them knowledge on which to base their decisions on matters con- corning Alaska that must pass through their hands back in Wash ington.
 More favorable word concerning the issue that has arisen over Fed eral pay differentials was also brought by the Delegate. Progress has been made since the issue first broke out of clear sky. he said. Elimination of differentials through executive order was almost "fait acccmpli' before it came to light at all, he declared, having been push cd forward to very advanced stage by the Army and Navy without con- sultation with other Federal depart ments.
 Since the. matter has come out in the open, not all the other depart ments have been found in sympathy with elimination of differential pay MT. Bartlett said However, toe much had already been done to be speedily undone.
 Delegate Bartlett plans to accom- pany the Committee on it's entire Alaska tour, then remain in the Territory until the House resumes and he has to return to Washing ton.
 He declared that the Committed hearing at Ketchikan had proved an suspicious beginning to the investi- gating trip. and, though no formal hearings were held at Petersburg and Wrangell, conversations there and at Rake had helped to give the Congressmen insight into local Alaska conditions. The Rake visit yesterday was re-included on the Committees itinerary after having once been stricken.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09
The W ashington Merry Go Round
By DREW PEARSON It. Col Robert S. Allen now on active service with the Army)

WASHINGTON - Just after the German armistice, T'ruman's war advisors drew up set of rules for the governing of occupied Ger many. Erhbodying the hopes of mankind to b,ep Germany from ever again waging war. it was one of the most carefully prepared documents ever placed before any President.
 After being OK'd by Truman it was sent to Gen. Eisenhower, and plans were made by Assistant Sec retary of State Clayton and other interested agencies to publish it. President Truman also gave his OK for publication.
 However, something happened. Cables were quickly exchanged be- tween Washington and SHAEF and the order for governing Germany, then known as JCS 1067 (Joint Chiefs of Staff Order No. 1060 was withheld from publication.
 Other government officials who favored publication were concerned that the soft peace" cliqu, inside the War Department and their big business friends we're sabo- tagging the order. The clique be- lieves Germany must be built up as a buffer state against Russia. Many U. s. industrialists with factories in Germany and friends inside the War Department are also anxious for prosperous Germany. And an order which is not published is not always carried out.
 So JCS l067 was withheld from the public. Actually. it still re- mains President Truman's official order to Gen. Eisenhower. But with the order secret, officers and men
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09
pub|i('s Jitters About
 Effed of Atomic Bomb.
 Moi Justified by Fadis

tual reported performances Of the bomb and from Washsngton's offi- cial descriptions. that not all the uranium explodes.
 Scientists started with an explo- sion which released less than one per cent of uranium's explosive pow CT. It is unlikely that they have done much, if anything, to increase that percentage.
 They would not need to increase the percentage to show the effects reported from Japan.
 Uranium atoms, 1t will be remem- bered, split in two. to produce the atomic explosive power. Splitting in two, thing that scientists call fission, is entirely different than having the whole atom explode.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09
MAN(HURIA I5 INVADED
 BY S0vIET5
Claim One Million Russian Troops Now Face
 Jdps on Border
By Leonard Milliman tAssociated Press War Editor)


 Invading Russian Armies, 1.20O American and British carrier planes. and second atom bombing attack brought Japan it's worst day of the war today #is
 In rapid succession:
 1-Red Army columns opened gigantic pincers drive on Northern Manchuria few hours after Mos- COW declared war on Japan. the Tokyo radio said.
 2-Unchallenged, 1,200 bombers and. fighters swept over the entire north- ern half of Honshu Island. The mainland of Japan"
 3-Superforts carried out suc- ceesful atom bomb attack on Ma gasaki, southern Nipponese port.
 4-Allied warships. Tokyo report ed, shelled the steel city of Kam- a!shi on northern Honshu.
 The Russian declaration was cf- fective at midnight.
 Before dawn. Tokyo reported. Red nImies were driving in Manchuria at paints roughly 300 miles apart.
 The greatest Soviet forces poured cut of the Vladivostok area, smash ing into Japan's finest army at pcInts along a 300 mile front reach ing from Hunchun to Hutou.
 The other arm of the pincers which could bite off the entire northern end of Manchuria, hit at Manciiouli. sorsniiIes r,orthwest of Hunchun.
 Tokyo said both drives were sup ported by small numbers Of air. planes. Other Soviet aircraft raided important cities in both Korea and Manchuria, including Rnshin and Harbin
 Sharp fighting is now in progress in all areas invaded by Soviet forces Tokyo radio said.
 The Red Army was attacking Japan's proud Tswantung army, whose officers have long supplied Nirpcn's war-guiding. ruling mili- tary clique
 The Soviets were believed to have million men deployed along the border The Japanese have an es- timaied 100000 combat troops in Manchuria, North China and Korea.
 Close cooperation was indicated between the fighting forces of the Soviet Union and the four other big powers who asked her to join the war.
 Every fighting center in the Pac- ific-Guarn, Pearl Harbor, Manila, Chungking, Adak -heralded the de- claration as shortening the war and promised cooperation.
 Japan. now hopelessly surround ed, was hit by the first waves of Allied carrier planes at dawn.
 Admiral Halsey's unchecked Third Fleet and coordinated British carrier forces made probably the noisiest approach to enemy shores in naval history" Associated Press War Cor respondent Al Dopking reported, blasting away in daily practice with their antiaircraft guns at sleeve tar gets.
 Nevertheless, the Japanese were apparently caught by surprise as bomhers and fighters swept over the entire northern half of Honshu Airdromes and railways were pri- mary targets of their rockets. bombs and machine gun bullets.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09

 NEED FOR
 INVASION

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 9.--Vice Adm. Daniel E. Barbey, commander of the U. s. Navy's Seventh Amphib- ious Force, said here today that the need for an invasion of Japan may new be regarded as questionable. !"
 Before returning to the Pacific where he organized 58 major land ing operations. Admiral Barbey said it was ''inconceivable" that the Japa- nese leaders would permit the anni- hilation of their people by continued resistance.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09
-~------- STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Aug. 9 Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau Mine stock today is 6A. American Can 99, Anaconda 327s, Curtiss- Wright 6A, International Harvester 84. Kennecott STA, New York Central 26%. Northern Pacific 28M. U. s. Steel 68A, Pound $4.025s.
 Sales today totaled 1,460, ,000 shares.
 Dow, Jones averages today are as follows: Industrials. 164.55; rails. 5779, utilities, 32.56.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09
VISIT SISTER HERE

Mrs. T. A. Allen has as her guest her sister, Mrs. Mary Gangler, of Seattle. as well as her brother and wife, Mir. and Mrs. Stanley Shoul- tes. of Everett. Arriving together on the Princess Norah Tuesday night. they plan to spend about two weeks with MT. and Mrs. Allen.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09
Bu HOWARD ". BLAKESLEE

By HOWARD W. BLAh hESLEE (ASsocidted Press Science Editor)
 NEW YORK, Aug. 9.-The jitters now spreading concerning the perils of the atomic bomb are not justified, either by the official facts from Washington or by the scientific re- cords of the discovery.
 It is a scientific fact that the energy in the complete explosion of one pound of uranium could blow the Empire State building 20 miles into the air.
 It is possible, as unofficially re- ported, that II pounds of uranium are used in the present atomic bomb.
 But it also appears certain, from the scientific records up to the time of the blackout, from the &C.,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09
WAR MOVE IS HAILED
 IN MOSCOW
Declaration of War Brings Quick Developments
 All Over
CBy The Associated Press,

Russia's declaration of war against Japan today brought quick develop ments in both Allied and enemy camps as the Soviet Red Army was thrown into the balance against her old enemy a few minutes after mid- night today.
 In Moscow, columns of singing men were cheered as they marched through the streets, fresh from vic- tory in Germany-headed for the last battle to ''liquidate the last den of aggression" Japan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09
A CONQUERED NATION

Basic objectives of Military Gov ernment in Germany"
 At should be brought home to the Germans that Germany's ruthless warfare and tt, fanatical Nazi resistance have destroyed the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09

Lcndon quarters hailed the Rus sian declaration of war as step which win hasten the end of the conflict and as proof of the solid arity that exists between the prin- cipaI Allies"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09

Tn the Aleutian Islands of Alaska, servicemen long denied front line action today awaited expected de- velopments in the North Pacific theatre and formidable land. sea and air forces under Vice Adm. Frank Jack Fletcher stood ready to lend support wherever it might be nsed- cd.
 There was a possibility fighting might break out between Red Army Kamchatkan forces and Jap naval and armed forces in the northern Kurile Islands, where Jap and Russ bases are only few miles apart. Air blows by the 11th Air Force based in the Aleutians have reduced the Japanese forces in the Kuriles to a minimum and the islands are ripe for invasion.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09
JAP VOLCANO
 IS ERUpTING

ADAK. Aleutians. Aug. 9.--Long dormant Chikura Dake volcano on Paramushiro in Japan's Kurile Islands was reported by Army and Navy pilots tcday to be erupting 10000 feet in the air.
 The mile-high peak is three miles from kallunlbatsu airfield on Para mushio and within 15 miles of two other airfields, but the pilots did not disclose. whether lava was rolling down on any of the enemy installa- tions.
 There are two other volcanoes on the island. one of which Is active.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09

From Manila comes a report from Jap officer prisoner of war who claims that lately some of the Japa- nose officers thought Russia would enter the war on Japan's side which was evidently the line Japa- nese official propaganda has been taking.
 First mission of the American Far Eastern Air Force in support of theil new ally was carried out this morn- ing when leaflets printed in Japa- nese were showered on the Jap pop ulations. Dropped few hours after war was declared, the leaflets ex- ploded bomb of psychological war fare.
 From Chungking Generalissimc Chiang Kai-shek wired Premier Sta lin his "sincerest admiration and most profound qualification at Rus sia's declaration of war against Japan.
 Also from the Chinese capital came word of a conference between It Gen. Albert o. Wedemeyer. com mander of U. s. forces in the China theatre, and Russian representa- tives. It was understood that Rus sia's intention to participate in the war against Japan had been known to high American officers since the Teheran conference and that de- tailed plans for smooth coordination of air. ground and sea operations had been worked out in advance.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09

Tn Washington, observers noted that Russia has now gained a seat at the Pacific peace table and there may be r-reaching diplomatic and territorial implications.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1945-08-09
DoUCETT IN TOWN

William Doucett. of Seattle, has arrived in Juneau and is a guest at the Baranof Hotel.