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The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-12-14
ALASKA SELECTIVE SERVICE MEN TO GET
 AWARD FOR SERVICE

Alaska will be represented at a special Selective Service award ceremony at the White House i@ Washington, D. c. on January 21 by d member of an Alaskan Local Board, it is announced by Terri torial Director John Mccormick, The award. a medal signifying vol untary, patriotic and faithful serV- ice will be presented by President Truman and will typify an award to be made to all, volunteer Selec- tive Service workers.
 Selection of the member to re- present Alaska will be made by public drawing on December IS, the Director said. Board mem bers with four or more years con- tinuous service and still actively serving are eligible. This includes a list of twenty-five in Alaska. They are.
 P. J. Mcdonald, Fairbanks, Eel ix Gray. Juneau; Joseph Krause, Ketchikan; N. R. Walker, Ketchi- kan; H. G. McKain, Ketchikan; Stuart H. Nuckols, Kodiak; Mer- Till Coon Kodiak; Jack Allman' Kodiadk; Anthony Poet, Almer Rydeen, c. c. Tanner and o. 5, Weaver of Nome.
 William W. Knight, Charles E.. Wortman and Ben c. Miller or Sitka. Earl N Dinner, Harold F. Dawes, c. E. Swanson, Charles G.. Anderson and Brick Ness of Pet ersburg.
 B. w. Nelly, Kotzebue, Leon Urbach and Alfred H. Bryant or Seward, c. Don Miller, Wrangeil and I. H. Rosswog, Cordova. ' For the drawing the name or each will be put on single silp of paper, inserted in a capsule ana placed in a bowl, glass jar or suitable container. From the boWi disinterested persons will draw a principal and three alternates Ill order to take care of any eventual ity.
 The person selected will have all expenses paid for the trip to the national capital to represent Alaska Selective Service.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-12-14

meeting unless a quorum be pres ent. A quorum shall consist of members. Regarding meetings nf the Executive Committee, a quor- um for the purpose of transacting business shall consist of five mem bers.
 Rules-Except as herein other wise provided, meetings shall be conducted and business transacted according to the rules of parlia- mentary procedure.
 Amendments-Thes bylaws, or any part thereof, may be amended upon motion made at any duly ad- vertised membership meeting by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of all members present at such meeting. Amendments shall be numbered in the order in which they are adopted, and attached hereto in writing, and become Il part thereof.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-12-14
[ A. TALBOT DOES NOT
 CHOOSE TO RUN" IT SEEMS

KEICHlhAN J. A'
 Ketchikan agent for Alaska Trans portation Company and operator of Talbot's dock, said this weeh bo had not been consulted in ad- vance about being placed on the Alaska Republican campaign com mittee for the First Division.
 A so-called Territorial conven- tion was held at Anchorage last yoo1 at which a list of candi- dates was announced. How many delegates attended, where they were from and how they were sell ected was never published ln any Alaskan papers. However the convention issued it's list or nominees. despite the fact that the voting public is supposed to choose it's own nominees at the nrimarv in the spring before each general election.
 CT do not want to be associated with Albert White of Juneau anu E A. Rasmussen of Skagway III, any such campaign" Talbot tola The Ketchikan Chronicle. ao not plan to take an active part. III the coming campaign and as many of my friends know, I prefer to vote for the best candidate regard less of party affiliations"
 Harry G. Mccain, listed on the conventions legislative ticket, TOT Territorial Senator from the First Division, said that he had given the matter no consideration what ever.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-12-14

the return to normalcy. This tes-
 timony did not, however, suggest Ia restoration to the companies of power 10 take their choice of em- ployees from among available un- ion members.
 Since the OPA has intervened in opposition to increased freight rates the Territory will share the results of an audit by OPA being presently conducted. aud the re- suits of a survey pending in AL aska, such results to be used in the Territory's defense at the sea4- ing scheduled at Juneau on Janu- ary s, 1946.
 Ii is most important that We get from responsible business men their estimate of whether their freight for 1946 will equal. ex- ceed or be less than in 1889 Il d 1945. Tonnage in excess of that hauled in 1889 and a tendency to- ward future increases would de- note an improved load factor and greater revenues and bear heavily on whether any increase will be necessary. Therefore, I urge the utmost cooperation from all per sons who receive questinnoaires This is a critical situation and we must all hang together or hang Time is of the essence for. although the Territory d OPA protested vigorously against the short period granted on the| the examiner was ad- amant. He expressed regret that he could not allow more time un-I der the circumstances. Therefore, all replies to questionnaires should be as prompt as possible
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-12-14
INITIATION HELD AT
 AMERICAN LEGION MEETING

At the regular Thursday meet ing of the American Legion this week a large group of new mem bers were initiated into the post. the class being the largest in the history of the local post, Meeting was presided over by Commander Claud Clark.
 New members include Wrangell returned service men, as well IS some still in uniform and were: Jim Cauley, George Case, John Siyertsen, Edward Kelly, John Crawford, Robert Urata. Morris Carmody, Walter Wing and Val Ferguson.
 Following the meeting a crab feed was enjoyed. Guests attending ~sra pr Alvin T. Nelson, membe-5 of the Worland, Wyoming post and Hugh Antrim of Juneau.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-12-14
RED MEN PIE SOCIAL TOMORROW NIGHT AT HALL
 Rv Wi1lum

Brother Red Men had better doll up in overalls and the gals in aprons for the hard time pie so- cial to be held this Saturday. De- cember Is. Ladies are to have the pies and the men the pocketbook for we want to have a Christmas party for Red Men children. Some of those good pies may go high Ladies, if your husband is out OF the animal trap line come on out with that pie anyway. There may be chance to eat it with some handsome bachelor.
 Admission for the ladies is one large pie. The gentlemen will have to have the purse Invited guests must hsow invitations at the door
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AsTERN STARS TO

Eastern Stars and their families i'll enjoy a Christina. party foi- Jwing the regular chapter meeting tuesday c.ening, December IS.
 A specia1 candlelight ceremony will be presented by tho oisifetz and gifts Nill be exchanged
 Worthy Matica Lempi Fykerude. assisted Y Mabel Meadows, Mabel Chisholm. Infa Carlson and Irene Coulter comp .zo lie committee c9 arrangements
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-12-14
 Pioneer
 Passes

fsaeral services were held here Thursday afternoon al o'clock from the Presbyterian church for Mrs. Peter Iyersen. Wrangell pion. eer, who was found dead of all acute heart attack last Saturday morning. Services were delayed as relatives made futile effort to con tact a son of the deceased. Lieut. Bernard Iversen, who was on his way from Seattle to Fort Richard son to be discharged from the Air Corps. When finally reached, Lt Iyersen was aboard the Denali, in the Gulf Of Alaska, too late to re- turn to Wrangell for his mothers funeral. Lieut. Iyersen had expect ed to be home by Christmas. dis charged from the service.
 Mrs. Iyersen was born in Kemi. Finland, and came to Wrangell a. bout 35 years ago. She was the wife of Peter Iversen, well known fishermen, who died four years ago.
 Interment took place in Wran- gell Memorial cemetery, with Os- car Carlson, Andy Johnson. Her man Danielson. Jorgen Roaming, Charlie Roos and Gus Beckman as pail bearers.
 The deceased is survived by three sons. Lieut.. Iyersen, Harold Anderson and Weston Anderson and two daughters, Mrs. William Grant of Wrangel and Mrs. Paul Whafm of Fair Oaks, California.
 FOR SALE Wrangell Steam
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-12-14
FINDS OCAL DAIRY
 IN EXCELLENT CONDITION

Capt. A. J. Alter, Public Health official, said on a recent annual inspection trip here that Nore's Dairy was in excellent condition. He commented especially on it's cleanliness and good condition of the herd. He said that Norcs Dairy had not had a sick or di- seased COW in many years ofits operation.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-12-14
PIONEERS FUND DRIVE ,
 AGAIN UNDER WAY HERE

The Pioneers Fund drive got under way here this week under direction of Arnt Sorset manager of the Coliseum theater. This is an annual drive. sponsored by D. W. Gross. Juneau theater owner, for the benefit of pioneers at the Sitka Pioneers Home
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-12-14
EMBLEM CLUB PARTY

A Christmas party VIII De hold Monday evening by the Wrangell Emblem Club. It is also Roll Call night an dall members are urged to respond Each member is asked to bring some small gift to e. change with another. Refresh ments will be served.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-12-14
ROND TOTALS ANNOUNCED

Total bond sales for the 7th VIC tory loan ending December s as announced by H. B. Thornquist, local chairman, are. Series E, $12,75O; Series F, $7400; Series G, $17,OOO; others, sS4,OO0; grand total for Wrangell $71,150.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-12-14
nN PRINCESS NORAH

Arriving from the north on the Norah this week were: Mr. and Mrs L. Engstrom, Adolph Eng strom, Angeline Gromoff, Louis Jacobin, Mrs. E. J. Wheeler.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-12-14
HERE FOR HOI TnavS

Mrs. Brooks Hanlard and d2ugh- ter Vicki, are guests of 'ho r. G. Hanfords. They will remain over the holidays anl vii b2 iCine4 la ter by MT. Hanford.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-12-14
DISCHARGED

Wrangell men who returned 10 town this week with honorable discharges from the service were Albert Teller, son of Otto Teller. Walter Wing, son of MT. and Mrs. Dave Wing. Both had seen long war service.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-12-14
ON FURLOUGH

Val Tiny Ferguson, who left for Army service last spring ar rived home this week to spend Christmas furlough with his par ents.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-12-14
CALL FOR BIDS

Call for bids is issued by the Town Council for logs and labor in building a new city seaplane float. Specifications can be seen al at the City Hall. Sealed bids must oe in to the City Clerks office ny December 27.
 Common Council of
 The Town of Wrangell
 l.. B. Chisholm, Clerk
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-12-14

CLASS AID
 LOST - Billfold with valuapie papers and some money. Return papers and billfold to Sentinel or flee Rep money.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-12-14

FOR SALE - Admiral G oin :. radio. 16-tubes, a honey! $100.0 See c. c. Mundy
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-12-14

FOR SALE = Wrangell Steam Laundry. See Jim Simmons
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for everyone - Fine Line of Toilet Articles, Manicure Sets, Jewelrys Shaving Sets, Pipes, Togs, and many other items.
Evening star., 1945-03-16
|Air Transport Stocks
Favored in Quiet,
Narrow Market
BY VICTOR EUBANK,
Axsociated Press financial WritA,

NEW YORK, Mar. 16.-Special-
ties, including air transports, held
the bullish limelight in today's stock
market while many leaders per-
formed in a restricted area.
Dealings tapered after a mod
erately fast start, but activity ex-
panded to around 1000 shares for
the full proceedings. Gains, run
ming to 2 or more points at the best
were reduced in the majority oi
cases near the close and minus
signs were well distributed.
Investment funds seeking income
concentrated on individual favor.
ties where earnings potentialities
appeared bright. Dividends were
helpful. Budd Mfg, for instance
came to life when directors voted q
disbursement of Is cents, first since
1880. On the other hand, K. G
Southern preferred weakened as SC
cents was declared on this stock
versus two 81 payments last year
Reconversion doubts persisted as q
trend handicap, these being stressed
by the good war news.
In front the greater part of the
time were Eastern Air Lines and
United Air Lines, at 1945 peaks
American Airlines, Grumman Air
craft, Santa Fe, Sears Roebuck, U. S
Steel, Texas Co., American Distilline
and Standard Oil IN. j.. The re-
cent sprinter, Atlantic Coast Line
backed away in the forenoon but
later recovered.
Evening star., 1945-03-16
Georgia Jury Dead|ocked
Over Murder Of Banker
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
DECATUR, Ga, Mar. 16.-A jury
has slept over" the case of Horace
Blalock, colored railroad worker
charged with Staying Henry Heinz,
Atlanta banker, for two nights
without reaching a verdict.
The jury received the case Wednes-
day afternoon and was unable to
reach decision before retiring for
the night. Last night the jurors
deliberated until almost midnight
before retiring.
The State has contended that
Blalock entered the Heinz home to
commit burglary, was surprised by
the banker and killed him in a
struggle. 1t based its case on q
confession, which Blalock repudi-
ated, and flngerprints.
| The defense tried to show Blalock
was too weakened from an operation
to have attempted to enter the
Heinz home.
Principal witness for the State was
Mrs. Heinz, daughter of the late Asa
G. Gambler, the Coca Cola king, who
witnessed part of the struggle. She
said she picked Blalock out of .
police lineup as the man nearest
resembling the burglar.
Evening star., 1945-03-16
Russiu
Continued From First Page. }

town Of $4,000 was imminent and a
German broadcast said the garrison
had been driven into the northern
fringe and harbor area of the town
and that the streets were flooded
with Russian troops"
On the Berlin front a German
broadcast said the Russians had en-
circled klessen. 80 miles east of Ber-
lin and on the west side of the Oder
but that the encirclement had been
broken. Klessen is midway between
the fallen Oder River fortress of
Kuestrin and besieged Frankfurt.
Bridgeheads Expanded.
The Germans reported Soviet
bridgeheads west of the Oder have
been expanded until they hold about
100000 Russians. but Moscow has
never officially confirmed the cross
ing Of the river.
In East Prussia the Soviet break
through to the Baltic was made at
Heide- Waldburg, miles southwest
OF Koenigsberg, where the Russians
gained 4-mile hold on the coast.
The thrust separated the East
Prussian capital from a string of
three Baltic fortress towns, Bran
denburg, Heiligenbeil and Brauns-
berg. all in narrow coastal strip 80
miles long and 10 miles or less deep.
The liquidation of the Germans in
Braunsberg, the outlying fortress IS
miles southwest of Koenigsberg
seemed close at hand.
Evening star., 1945-03-16
Washington Produce

From the War Food Administration
EGGS-Market hrm. Some dealers re-
port nearby receipts declining with con-
sumner demand stepping up somewhat
received from grading stations March l6
Whites, browns. mixed colors, y. s. grade
arss m.siu@ ssSS sssS sSersss asa srade
grade B. large, 35: u s. grade B. me-
dium. 80: y: s. Grade c. 80. Current re-
LIVE POULTRY-Market arm. Arriy.
ais include two truckloads today and two
medium loads received late yesterday for
nect those paid within existing price
control regulations but do not cover other
poultry sold on the market for which
prices were not available Prices paid net
fob. washington Transportation charges
included according to mileage): Fowl. 291a:
broilers and fryers, grade A, 80; grade B,
% 1929 40 per pound
Evening star., 1945-03-16
Longest Fighter Raid Hits
Jap AirfieId at BANGKOK
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
CALCUTTA. Mar. 16.-The East.
ern Air Command announced toda,
that 20 japanese planes were de-
stroyed, probably destroyed and Is
damaged yesterday in what was de-
scribed ofiicially as the longest
fighter raid Of the war in any
theater.
Two waves of fighters attacked
the principal Japanese airfield in
the Bangkok area of Thailand at
Don Muang, just north of the city
taking the enemy defenders COM
pletely by surprise, with most OF
their planes grounded.
CThe location of the base for
this raid was not indicated by
headquarters, but it could not
well have been less than 1,50O-
mile round trip. Bangkok is
some 750 miles from the Indian
border and about $50 from the
Eastern Air Command field at
Myitkyina in Burma)
One Allied plane was reported
missing from the raid.
Evening star., 1945-03-16
Business Community
| Seeks 10 Avoid Y Day
|HystericaI GATHERINGS

Washington's business community
Is endeayoring to avoid mass gath
erings and demonstrations down.
town on We day, Carter Barron,
chairman for area l of the Dis
trict Committee on the Celebration,
said today.
I'VE are asking the neighborhood
areas to stage celebrations-in
hopes that it will help keep crowds
from congregating downtown" Mr..
Barron said. He is divisional man.
ager for the Loew's theaters.
"We are doing everything we can
to make it day of THANKSGIVING
to impress people that only one
half the war will be over on that
day." he said.
THE Commissioners are sending
a pledge to District government de-
partment heads. We, are hoping
that the Federal Government will
circulate the same pledge among
its Washington employees"
The pledge reads:
I'VE, the undersigned, solemnly
pledge that on We day We shall
do our job as on any other day;
that we will observe the day by
dedicating ourselves-in our pray
ers-to an early victory over our
enemy in the Pacific. Complete
victory will come only with the un-
conditional capitulation of Japan"
The Board of Trade and the
Merchants and Manufacturers AS
sociation have asked their members
to keep their establishments busy
all day on We day, Mr.. Barron
said, and have Endorsed the pledge.
At recent meeting of the Dis
trict Committee on the Celebra-
ton, under the Craftsmanship Of
James E. Collifiower, downtown
representatives opposed all sugges-
tions for mass gatherings of Gov
ernment employees and others in
the Mall, Mr.. Barron said.
The committee for area l, which
is within the boundaries of Rock
Greek, Florida avenue and North
Capitol street, is circulating plan
for celebration among employers.
The plan suggests a meeting Of
employees, brief Thanksgiving
speech on the theme of 1.-TWO
Down and One to Co." minute Of
silent prayer-and then back to
work.
Evening star., 1945-03-16
Retail Trade Scars
| IS 10 Is Per Cent
Above Year Ago
BY the Associated Press,

by the AeSoclhteo Press.
NEW YORK, Mar. l6.-Virtually
all retail lines registered gains in
volume this week with the greatest
increase in spring merchandise, Dun
g. Bradstreet said today in a review
of business.
"Womens apparel Is the largest
single item in demand and consists
lof lingerie, millinery and cotton
dresses" the agency said. House
furnishings sales were brisker dur
ing the week. Food distribution has
shown further increases although
supplies are below demand in a
growing number of lines.
Wholesale volume was more spot
ty and shortages limited activity in
staple merchandise in both hard and
soft lines. In apparel, wholesalers
were busy trying to meet the high
demand: delivery before Easter was
the usual request"
The agency estimated retail sales
for the country as q whole at from
Is to Ii per cent ahead Of last year
In the various regional areas the
percentages were as follows: East
Is to 20; New England, Is to 20:
Middle West, 20 to "a; Northwest
10 to IA: South and Southwest, Il
to ID; Pacific Coast, IL to Is.
Evening star., 1945-03-16
Bridges and Chandler
Urge Promotions for
Patton and Hodges
By the Associated Press.

~ LAC AoooSldtcu EIcsS
Members of the Senate Military
Affairs Committee talked today OF
calling Gen. George c. Marshall to
explain promotions of nine officers
to four-star rank.
Some, like Senators Bridges, Re-
publican. of New Hampshire and
Chandler, Democrat, of Kentucky
expressed disappointment that 1t
Gems. George S. Patton, ir., of the
Sd Army and Courtney H Hodges
of the 1st weren't included in Mon
days list.
Il think the Military Committee
probably should ask the War De-
partment to explain the policy be-
hind this series of promotions,
Senator Bridges told a reporter.
Could Make Exception.
Il was disappointed in not seeing
in the list Gems. Patton and Hodges
because of the magnificent jobs both
are doing in Europe"
While both Senators Chandler ano
Bridges said there was merit in the
Army's position that the promotions
were designed to give the nine mer
rank commensurate with their posts
and comparable with those of Allied
officers, Senator Chandler said "ar
exception could have been made ir
the cases of Patton and Hodges.
Senator Bridges said he under.
stood these two were not recon-
mended for promotion because they
command only armies.
Quick Confirmation Due.
All agreed the committee will rec.
ommend quick Senate confirmation
Senator johnson, Democrat. of Col
orado said he is against interfering
with the operations on the war from,
where the War Department has full
responsibility"
He added, however, that he thinks
Gen. Marshall, chief of staff, lis the
man to justify his own selections
and that the committee should ask
him to testify.
The nominations, to be given first
consideration Tuesday, would pro.
mote Lit Gems. Joseph T. McNarney
Omar N. Bradley, Carl Spaatz
George c. Kenney, Mark w. Clark
Walter Kruger, Brehon B. Somer.
ven, Jacob Devers and Thomas T
Handy. de
Meanwhile, the Senate approve,
and sent to the White House legis
lation establishing the rank Of full
general in the Marine Corps an,
full admiral in the Coast Guard.
First recipients of the four-sta
grade will be 1t. Gen. Alexande
A. Vandergrift, Marine Corps com
mandant, and Vice Admiral r. F
Waesche, Coast Guard commandant
Evening star., 1945-03-16
Chicago Livestock

hogs. 5000; total 1O,boO; active, fully
steady: good and choice barrows and gifts,
40 pounds up at 14.75 ceiling; good and
salable. cattle. 1000; total, 1900:
salable calves, 500; total, 500: meager sup
ply fed steers and yearlinss strong. ac-
tive: top 1875 paid for yearlings; several
loads 14.5O-1660. light Southwest. 1925;
heifers fully steady. scarce at 12.50-15. 90:
cows moderately active except on strictly
% higher, light offerings up most; out
side wei9hty sausage bulls, 1928: heavy
fat bulls, 14.00 vealers hrm at 1850
down.
salable sheep, 1900: total 800: steady.
quality considered: load fat but dirty
odd lots good natives. 1880 and 1900
package medium kind, 1900; odd lot
aged native ewes, S.0S0.
Evening star., 1945-03-16
Holland Can Send 100000
To Pacific, Van Nook SAYS
BY the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
DR.. Huburtus j. Van Nook, heu-
tenant governor of the Netherlands
Indies, estimates that Holland can
send around 100000 men to fight
in the Pacific war.
Mr.. Van Nook, who just returned
from visit to liberated Holland,
told a news conference last night
that about so per cent of the able
bodied young men there already
have volunteered to fight wherever
they are sent
Many, he said, expressed especial
desires to go to the Pacific. "And
that means anywhere in the Pacific"
not just the Indies.
Evening star., 1945-03-16
Chicago Grain
qAY.RS

CHICAGO. Mar. l6 P,.-Wheat today
regained some of the losses suffered in yes
covery was far from complete. Other grain
futures were about stead yto nrm, with rye
At times up more than q cent.
short covering accounted for most Of the
strenst hof wheat. but some purchases also
cheaper futures rather than cash markets
where prices are at OPA ceilings
Overnight consideration Of yesterdays
much as cents in seven minutes led TO
acceptance OF the explanation that the
break was caused entirely BY an over
bought market
At the finish. wheat was Ia to eH
higher than yesterdays close, May, 1.7lh.
Corn was unchanged to UP V, May. Law.
66s.. Rye was up l to 2, May, 114N-ss
Barley was "a higher to q lower,
Evening star., 1945-03-16
New York Cotton

NEW YORK. Mar 16 R.-Cotton fu-
lures registered moderate gains today on
mill and local buying which met only
scale-up offerings. Continued heavy
movement of cotton into the Government
ana purchase program, and the Belgium
recent. inquiry for $4,000 bales were
STRENGTHENING factors
Spot March, in which trading expired
in early trading as liquidation encountered
an absence of support
Late afternoon prices were 10 to %
cents q bale higher May 22IO: July,
q. .S2: October 212l,