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The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-15
SourdoughIs Shot, Dispute
 Over Claims
George Porter Killed in Mayo HofeI-Peter Nord
 Taken Into Custody

DAWSON, Y. T., April 15.-The fatal shooting of an old sourdough in dispute over claims where gold had been discovered is being in- vestigated by Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
 George Potter, veteran sour dough of the Dawson and Mayo Districts, was shot and killed while he lay in bed in his hotel room at Mayo. Police took Peter Nord into custody for questioning in connec- tion with the shooting.
 Inspector H. H. Cronkhite of the Whitehorse detachment of the R. c. M. P was flown to Mayo to probe the case which has all the bizarre details of dime-magazine story of the colorful northland.
 Mayor is near the geographical center of the Yukon Territory, east of Dawson and north of White horse, and is about HOO air miles northwest of Vancouver.
 Police said Nord attempted to take his own life before he was taken into custody.
 Only meager details about the shooting are available in Dawson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-15
M artiaI Ia W Al (hangehun; Tension Is High
Russians Are Withdrawing from Manthurian Cap-
 ifaI-Communists Fight


 CHUNGKING, April 15.-Chang- chun, Manchurias capital, was re- ported under martial law today with tension increasing as Russian troops evacuated the Communist surrounded city.
 A government Central News Agency dispatch said the govern ment garrison commander inside the city had laid down strict rules, including prohibition against pub- he gatherings.
 The dispatch also charged that Communist troops attacked Chang chun's airfield for ten hours yes- terday as the Soviet rear guard was withdrawing from the city. It estimates that 30,000 Communist troops had surrounded the cit<.
 Government troops number far less, for the bulk of the American equipped First Army is some 100 miles away, being resisted in it's advance by Communist troops in the vicinity of Szepingkai.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-15
FORCE TO ANSWER AGGRESSION THREAT
ELECTION TROUBLE IS THREATENED IN
 PHILIPPINES NOW
Claim Made Armed Bands May Prevent Free Ball. !
 lofing dt Polls

MANILA, April 15. President Osmena announced today that he had ordered an investigation of a complaint by Presidential candid ate Manuel Roxas that "terroristic practices" of armed bands in cen tral Luzon prevent free balloting there in the April g elections.
 Osmena, who steadfastly has de- clined to campaign publicly al- though candidate for reelection, expressed concern over Roxas' charges, which were brought to his attention by U. S. Commissioner Paul V. McNutt.
 Alfredo Montelibano, Secretary of the Interior, told the President that unrest in the central Luzon area was caused by poor living condi- tions rather than politics
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-15
ALASKA AIRLINE5
 FLIES MANY ON
 WEEKEND FLIGHTS

Arriving with Alaska Airlines Saturday were the following pas sengers from Anchorage: Robert Erickson, B. c. Johnson, Audrie Nicholson, w. E. Donelson, John Dslozier, Dorothy Mills, w. L. Hufford. H. L. Stevens and Mich ael J. Haas.
 On the return flights, the fol- lowing were flown to the West ward City: Mrs. Roy Downing. Joan Downing, O. Johnson, Maxine Ben- adon, Barbara Boussum, Frank Kuz- ma, Sharon Kuzna, O. A. Rowland, Walter Beyeler, Marcus Goodman, John Goodman, Mrs. Ethel Solvin, Jack Westfall, J. R. Hayes, J. L.. Nelson, H. Berger, w. w. Atkinson, w. F. Jones and D. R. Ostland.
 To Cordoya: Fred Forrest, Joe Forrest, Homer Dokken, Chester Moore, J, Stanley, Hagen Anderson; Tom Oswald, John Myron. ST., John Myron, Jr, William Forrest, James Jones, George Jones, Floyd Hamby, Vernon Wold, Joe Stan dre, and A. Vegetable.
 Arriving yesterday were the fol- lowing passengers from Anchorage: Mrs. B. Jensen, w. H. Cameron, Mrs. w. H. Cameron, Larry Flahart, Sam Silver, H. F. Beck, Helen Cass, Mrs. Louise Miller, Capt. Ben Peters, Gordon Buckman, and D. Hanks.
 On the return flight, the follow ing were flown to Anchorage: Roy Rutherford, Ralph Mize, Edward Poynton, John Helfrich, Mrs. Mar gie Stevens, H. L. Stevens, John Folta, c. Beard, Eva Via, John Bush, V. Denson, and Clyde Keyte.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-15
L0NGSKORE STRIKE STILL STALEMATED;;
 VESSEL pICKETTED
ILWU Refuses 10 Load Can nery Supplies on Cor
 dova at Seattle

SEATTLE, April Members oi the Alaska local of the Interna- tional Longshoremen and Ware housemen's Union threw picket line around the Cordova, Alaska steamship Company vessel berthed at Pier 56, this forenoon
 The Cordova. according to l.. w. Baker, General Manager of the Alaska Line. was scheduled to load cannery supplies today for depar- ture Thursday.
 The vessel was scheduled to head for cannery ports which are not af- fected by the Longshoremen's strike in Alaska" Baker said. "She was to carry only cannery supplies and workers"
 Steve Glumaz, Pacific Northwest representative of the IL.WU., a Congress of Industrial Organiza- tions affiliate, said Seattle long shoremen will observe the picket line and refuse to load the Cor dova.
 Glumaz said all attempts to end the 13-day-old Alaska strike, which has tied up ships and halted move ment of freight and passengers. have been unsuccessful.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-15
By Joseph c. Goodwin

TERRAIN, April 15--Iran placed squarely in the lap of the United Nations Security Council today the question of whether the Soviet Iranian dispute should be removed from the Councils agenda.
 Prince Mosaffar Firouz, Propa- ganda Director, said the question was a matter of procedure which the Council itself must decide
 Firouz also disclosed that Iran would inform the Council that the Tehran government "has no doubt that the recent Soviet-Iranian agreement will be .slovally and hon. orably carried out"
 He said that new instructions had been telegraphed to Hussein Ala, Iranian Ambassador to the United States, Ito the effect that he would inform the Security Council that on the conclusions of the Soviet Iranian Persian agreement it was agreed that Soviet troops would evacuate all Persia by May G."
 (The Council is scheduled to con- sider the rranian question at a meeting at pm. (EST) in New York today. British and American sources in New York indicated that their countries would oppose Rus sian attempt to have the case re- moved from the agenda).
 Firouz said that Ala also was instructed to inform the Council of the facts in the case, and of the fact that we do not doubt that agreement will be carried out"
 "The Persian government can not fix course to be taken by the Council, which must itself, under it's regulations, make the necessary decision," he added.
 The agreement, besides establish ing the May 6 deadIine for the Russian withdrawal, provides for the creation of Russian -Iranian oil company and specifics that the problem of dealing with an auton- omous government established in Trans Azerbaijan Province is an
 internal che tor Iran to handle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-15
WYLLERS GO SOUTH;
 WILL SEE BROTHER

On a combined government and personal business trip, Chris r Wyller, Engineer in charge of ths Public Roads Administration of- flee here, left today by plane for the States. He is accompanied by Mrs. Wyller.
 MT. Wyller will go first to the regional office of his agency, at Portland, Oregon to confer with officials there. Following that, he will continue south to San Fran cisco on annual leave.
 At San Francisco, MT. Wyller will join brother who has recently arrived in this country from Nor way. MT. and Mrs. Wyller expect to be gone from Juneau about two weeks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-15
JAM PACKED
 WEEK FACED
 BY CONGRESS
Plan fo Rush Business Through Day and Night
 for Easter Holiday

WASHINGTON, April 15.-House officials prepared today for a jam packed week of day and night ses- slons to shove through pending business before an Easter holiday.
 Well meet from 10 am, to 10 pm, If necessary, to get the neces- sary legislation passed House Democratic whip John Sparkman told reporter.
 Democratic leader John McCor- mick of Massachusetts said that present plans call for the Easter recess to start Thursday night and continue until Monday, April 29.
 Before the holiday begins, how ever, the House must adopt and send to the Senate at least two ma jor administration bills, he added
 One is the draft extension act, on which only a final vote is need cd today.
 The other priority legislation pro- vides for continuation of OPA. With numerous controversial amendments pending, debate on this is expected to consume nearly all the time.
 Other pending bills of which &C., tion is desired will be sandwiched ill during consideration of the OPA measure.
 If the two major bills get snagged it is possible the holiday schedule will e; changed. the leaders said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-15
AMERICAN LEGION
 TO INITIATE TONIGHT

Initiation and changed meeting calendar were announced today by Juneau Post Commander Joe Thi- bodeau for this evenings weekly American Legion get-together.
 Up for discussion tonight will be the subject of preference for vet erans in purchasing surplus prop erty. The sale of boats concerned was first slated for April g. but has been postponed to a later date.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-15
LABOR ADVISOR EXPLAINS VETS
 HELP TO LIONS
Large Pdrt of Today $ Luncheon Meeting Is
 Devoted fo Rats

Walter Lee, Senior Field Repre- sentative of the U. s. Department of Labor, Apprentice Division spoke at the Lions meeting today at noon, and explained the set-up for veterans under the CT bill of rights, especially in regards to serving apprenticeship in the skilled trades.
 James Stones, of the territorial Department of Health, explained some of the features of the rat control program now under way in Juneau, and said that rat harbor- age, garbage disposal and coordi- nation with the annual spring "clean up" in Juneau would re- ceive special attention. Several Lions were requested to assist in the program.
 A colored sound motion picture of Rats on the Farm" was shown, showing simple methods of control, and likely places of rat harbor- ages
 Lion Doctor Rude, Chairman of the Boys and Girls Committee, said that each Lion is to show up with either a boy or a girl of Scouting age for the program that is planned for next week.
 B. Donaldson, of Seattle, a Xii wanian. Emery A. Vincent, of Ketchikan, Felix Hunter, and Lion Warren of Fairbanks. were guests of the Club today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-15
The W ashinqton Merry Go Round
By DREW PEARSON

WASHINGTON The British Foreign Office has sent some se- cret and significant cables to Lord Cadogan and other British diplo- mats in the United States giving them instructions on the ticklish Spanish question. They indicate that the United States and Great Britain have worked out partner ship policy regarding Franco, with the Vatican :n consultation.
 One cable advises that the Unit ed States ard the United Kingdom are to postpone or complicate' procedure at the United Nations until Franco has worked out a compromise in Spain. This is ex- actly what Lord Cadogan has done.
 The cabled instructions, para ,phrased to prevent code break downs, follow:
 "U. s. and U. K are against opening Franco case at U. N. for the moment. Believe that if diplo- matic weight is continued to be put on gradually, Franco will effect compromise acceptable to most fac- tions, though not acceptable to re- vengeful, professional, traditional Spanish clique.
 This clique Spanish Commun- ists) would not accept envisaged Republicans set up anyhow. Negrin (former premier) sits most uneas- fly among the Republicans. Del vayo (former Republican Minister of Foreign Affairs) trying to effect compromise in Republican party. Del Vayo one of few Negrin spon- sors left.
 "On the other hand, a large part of the Republicans are ac- ceptable to U. K and U. s. inas- much as they are against Com munists.
 ROOSEvELTS MISTAKE
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-15
THREE SECTIONS FLOWN WEEKEND
 BY PIMA AlRLINES

Pacific Northern Airlines flew three sections during the weekend on the Juneau Anchorage run. The planes carried a total of 5 pas sengers to and from these cities, and to Naknek.
 Saturdays section with Captain Robert Des Marias, First Officer Frank Mullen and Stewardess Paul. inc Knight flew to following pas sengers to Juneau: Jackie Joseph, Fred Bartlet. Arthur Hedges, Vir- ginia Carter, Verna Flasheund, M. Snyder, Jerry Noonan, Bill Lof- helm. Nora Olson, Ed Gilkey, E. E. Stander. Joseph Riccio, Edward Kirsch, Raymond L. Rauch, Doro- thy Whitney, A. D. Painter, Bert Zimmerly, Elmer A. Langstra.
 On Sundays flight to Naknek were w. Olson, Ray Gulsetch. Vern Sorsline, Stan Oloziely, Marcus Kelly, Ed Macke, Alec vechtel, M Wilson, Ray Putnam, Ray Tnomp son, M. Fiskness, J. Hartlein, A. R. Drizzolari, Andy Nimeich, Ralph Kraydhuck, Carl Bertelson, Howard Tibbles.
 Leaving for Anchorage yesterday with Captain Joe Morris, First Officer Ed Bowman, St'ewardess June Rees, were: T. Brown. Carl Johnson. Joe Thompson, John Do- vine, Mrs. R. Gonimell and child, L. c. Peters, Sig Sanvick, Mrs. s. Sanvick, Earl Cambert, A. Amer man, Maury Heating, Don Peter son, Jack Tyson, Mrs. A. Anc'cr- son; to Cordova, L. Freeman, Mark Jensen. J. Stout.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-15
WANT IRAN ISSUE OFF
 UN AGENDA
Subject Placed SquareIy ir Lap of Security Coun-
 eiI by Firouz

BULLETIN-New York, April l5.-iran officially withdrew its complaint against Soviet Russia before the United Nations Se- curity Council today.
 Dr. Quo Tai-chi, Chairman of the Council. informed the delegates shortly after the Council met at 3:08 pm. EST. that he had received a letter frcm the Iranian Ambassador Iussein Ala, withdrawing the case. Russia, with the agree ment of Iran, formally demand ed today that the United Ma tions Security Council drop the Russian -Iranian case.
 The United States immediate ly opposed the Soviet proposal.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-15
NEWANGLE IN BRITISH
 LOAN ISUp
Proposal that UK Turn Over Bases Leased 10 U. 5.
 in Destroyer Deal
By Jack Bell

WASHINGTON, April 15.--A de- mand that Britain yield up Atlantic bases in exchange for financial help developed support today among packers as well as critics of the proposed $3,750,0 100000 British loan.
 Senator Bankhead (D-AlaD, who joined a Banking Committee ma jority last week in recommending Senate passage of the loan, an- nounced that he intends to support proposal to require the United Kingdom to turn over bases leased to the United States for 99 years in the destroyer deal made by Pres ident Roosevelt.
 T think it is greedy and hoggish of Great Britain to ask for this financial assistance and be willing to give nothing in return," the Alabama Senator told a reporter. T think she ought to turn over those bases to us."
 Under the warJime lease, the bas- es cannot be used by the United States for commercial purposes
 Senator Mcfarland D-Arizo who sought and was denied com mittee approval of the base ex- change proposal, said he would re- new it when the loan bill comes be- fore the Senate, probably tomorrow. Mcfarland voted against the Com mittee's action in sending the mea- sure to the Senate.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-15
GOVERNOR DUE
 BACK TUESDAY

Gov. Ernest Gruening, expected back at his headquarters here this week end, after addressing the AFL convention at Anchorage, has changed his plans and flew in- stead to Fairbanks. his office here reported today. Gov. Gruenings is now expected to return here to- morrow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-15
TEACHERS FOR SCHOOL YEAR ARE ELECTED
Board Is Reorgdnized al Meefing-Four vd1dn-
 Cies Yet 10 Be Filled

At a school board meeting held in the office of the Superintendent of Schools Friday night, April 12, the reorganization of the board was accomplished for the coming year R. E. Robertson was again select ed as President, Dr. J o. Rude was re-elected as clerk and Mrs. Pope joy was reelected as Treasurer.
 Superintendent A. B. Phillips gave a resume of the Debate trip to Ketchikan and stated that in his opinion it should be encouraged again next year as one of the cul- tural advantages offered in High School training.
 The resignation of Dalma Han son, Mrs. Carl Weidman, Mrs. Her hert Arlowe and Clarence L. Ander- son were accepted. Miss Hanson is the first teacher in Juneau to actu- ally retire from active service un- der the new Teachers Retirement Act.
 Grade School
 The following teachers were elected for the coming term
 Marian Kniffen, Kindergarten. Katherine Gray, First Grade.
 Ruth Cronkite, First Garde.
 Esther Lindenmeyer, First Grade Rose Olive King, 2nd Grade
 Ethel Murphy, 2nd Grade.
 Betty Harvard, 3rd Grade
 Mrs. Leonard Berlin. 3rd Grade Marian Williamson. 4tf1 Grade. Helen Webster, 4th Grade.
 Alberta Murphy, 5th Grade.
 Elma Olson, 9th Grade.
 Margaret Maland, 9th Grade.
 Dorothy Mcleod, 7th Grade.
 Katherine File, 7th Grade.
 Elva Rice, 9th Grade.
 Ralph Wright, 9th Grade
 T. F. Dryden, Principal.
 Mary Monagle, Nurse.
 J. T. Shofner, Instrumental Mu- sic.
 High School
 Mary Brooks, History.
 R. T. Byrns, English.
 Emily Dean, English.
 Helyn Hoskins, Commercial. Myrtle Phillips, Languages. Marjorie Tillotson, Mathematics. Arlene Walker, Mathematics. A. N. Eide, Sciences.
 Phyllis Grant, Home Ec and Girls P. E.
 Henry Harmon, Shop and Prin- cipal.
 Gertrude McSpedden, Secretary and Commercial.
 A. B. Phillips, Superintendent. Mrs. Leonard Berlin is a former teacher of Juneau, and now teach ing in Fairbanks. She will return to Juneau for the Third Grade. Miss Esther Lindenmeyer, elected to teach in the first grade for next year, has been teaching in Peters burg for the last four years and is a sister of Fred Lindenmeyer, former coach of Juneau High. Teachers still to be elected are as follows
 High School Boys coach. Grade School-Fifth Grade teach CT and girls P. E., Vocal Music and Art.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-15
COASTAL AIRLINES
 FLY EIGHT TODAY

Alaska Coastal Air1ires flew the following passengers today: to TuI- sequah, Sydney Preston. George Trimble, H. E. Gregorson; to Ketchikan. Louise Miller; to Skag- way, Capt. B. Peleris, L. Dotson, Carl Bloomquist; to Haines, Harry Williams.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-15
Smallpox Death ToI!
 Al Seattle Is Now 10

SEATTLE, April 15.-This city's smallpox death toll now stands at 10. The latest victims were both elderly men one 72 and the other 81. Health authorities say that both victims suffered other ailments along with smallpox.
 Twenty two active cases and one suspected case remain in the King County hospital. Seven patients have been discharged as cured
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-15
HARRY PATERSON IS
 FOUND DEAD ON BOAT

Harry Patterson. wellknown old timer, was found dead this after noon on his boat, the Murelet, in the Small Boat Harbor. The body was taken to the Charles w. Cart CT Mortuary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-15
GIRL FOR PERRYs

MT. and Mrs. Harold Perry be- came the parents of girl at :46 m. Sunday in St. Ann's Hospital
 The baby weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces at birth.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-15
CURTIS SHATTU(K BACK
 FROM CAMPAIGN TRIP

Curtis Shattuck. candidate for thes Alaska Senate from the First Judicial Division. today was back in town after campaigning in skag- way and Haines.
 Curtis is a member of the Terri torial House at present.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-15
J. A. EDWARDS RETURNS

J. A. Edwards has returned to Juneau after a six months business and vacation trip to the States. He is Tt Hotel Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-15

history the Jewish Passover will be celebrated on a community scale throughout Japan and Korea to- Alght, Chaplain J.sI Weiss yaid to- day. -F~ass
 NUREMBERG Hermann Goer- ing returned to the prisoners box at the International War Crimes trial today, after having recovered from a cold which caused him to remain in his cell for three days. Joachim von Ribbentrop was ab- sent today, suffering from what medical officers diagnosed as fla tigue. with nervousness and head aches"
 NEW YORK-Rexford Guy Tug well, governor of Puerto Rico. said before leaving by airplane for Chi cago that he expected to accept a position on the staff of the Uniyer- sity of Chicago. Naturally, if go," he said, he would resign his post as governor.
 SINGAPORE--A world rice short age of 3,000,000 tons is reported in a statistical release from the of flee of Lord Killearn, Special Com- missioner in southeast Asia investi- gating the food situation.
 PEARL HARBOR-The Pacific Fleets destroyer and submarine commands will be moved to San Diego, the former about May l.
 TERRAIN - Planting of opium ba9ring poppies in Iran was for ,idden in proclamation issued by Premier Ahmed Qavam The Pre- mior said in a radio speech recent ly that "80 percent of the popula- tion is addicted to opium"
 TOKYO-Prince Morimasa Nash imoto. only member of the Imper- ial family jailed as a suspected war criminal, has been freed from Su- gamo prison for lack of evidence.
 BUENOS AIRES-Col. Juan b. Peron probably will be inaugurated for his six-year term as Argentina's 29th President between June and June 20, the National Congress will meet in the later part of May.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-15
MAINTENANCE J0B5 AVAILABLE, ALASKA;
 HOW 10 GET THEM

SEATTLE, April 15.-Applications for Alaskan engineering and con- struction jobs will be accepted in the Army Engineers Seattle per- sonnel office. 600 Textile Tower, Col. Conrad P. Hardy, Seattle Dis trict Engineer, announces.
 The Seattle office will serve as employment agent for the Alaskan Department Personnel is needed for maintenance work at Attu, Adak, Shemya, Amchitka, Fort Randall, Fort Glenn on Umnak Is- land, Fort Richardson at Anchor age. Ladd Field at Fairbanks and Nome.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-15
E. A. VINCENT HERE

E. A. Vincent, of Ketchikan, has arrived in Juneau. He is registered at the Baranof.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-15
SHOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, April 15.-Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 85s, Alleghany Cor poration 7A, American Can 97 Anaconda 45A, Commonwealth and Southern As, Curtiss- Wright IFS, International Harvester 95. Kenne- colt ST, New York Central PTS Northern Pacific 30S, United Cor poration 55s. U. s. Steel 83ss, Pound $4031a.
 Sales today were 1,170,000 shares.
 Dow, Jones averages today are as follows: industrials 2O6.0l, rails 63.58, utilities 42.58.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-15
SALES SATURDAY

Closing quotation of Alaska Ju- neau mine stock last Saturday was 8h, Alleghany Corporation 7h. American Can 97A, Anaconda 46B, Commonwealth and Southern A Curtiss- Wright IFS, International Harvester 95. Kennecott 56M, New York Central 27A, Northern Paci- fife 30s, United Corporation 5%, U. s. Steel 821, Pound $4.031a.
 Sales Saturday were 610,O0O shares.
 Dow, Jones averages Saturday were as follows: industrials 206.02 rails 63.43, utilities 42.54.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-15
CHICAGOANS HERE

MT. and Mrs. Larry Mills, of Chicago, are guests at Hotel Ju- neau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-15
B JULIE ] l N }

TOKYO-For the first time in history the Jewish Passover will be celebrated on community scale throughout Japan and Korea to- Hlsiit, Chaplain J.sI. Weiss yGid to- day. ssr ,.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-15

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