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The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-26
 BARRACKS
 CASE up
Application of 0'Harra Is Taken Under Advise
 ment by Court

WASHINGTON, Nov 26.-Appli- cation of Kenneth E. O'Harra of Fairbanks, Alaska, for an injunc- tion to prohibit the government from selling Chilkoot Barracks, Alaska, to the Veterans Alaska Co., operative Company of Washing ton, D. O., was taken under ad- vi5ement today in Federal district court.
 After hearing arguments by C'Harras attorneys and government and the Cooperative's counsel, Jus tice F. Dickinson Let's announc- ed he would render his decision af- ter studying the record. He gave indication when the decision would be made
 Counsel for the veterans organ ization contended O'Harra could not be awarded the barracks be- cause he wanted the property, de- clared surplus by the government, for his bus line, the largest in Alaska. They also contended that C'Harra's business was incorporat- ed for $l,00O,000 and could not qualify as a small business as re- quired by the Surplus Property Dis posal law.
 Richard L. Merrick, counsel for the veterans, declared OHarra needed only a small part of the property for a bus terminal, while the veterans intended to use all of it for members of their organ ization, all except two of whom are veterans.
 E. G. Stoi5,ard of ti-e veterans counsel, argued that the Surplus Property Act was intended to allow veterans to establish their own bus mess.
 P. B. Kurland of the Depart ment of Justice told the court the O'Harra suit was in effect a suit against the government to which the government had not consent ed, as required by law.
 Francis c. Brooke, counsel for O'Harra,. contended government of ficials had exceeded their author ity in awarding the veterans the right to buy the property for $lo5,- O00.
 OHarra and Stephen L. Homer, both veterans, offered to buy the property for $1O5,00o A drawing was held and O'Harra won. The Cooperative challenged the award and after a hearing the Interior Department, handling the property for the War Assets Administration, awarded it to the Cooperative
 Brooke accused the Interior De- partment officials of bald, bare faced violation" of the Surplus Property Disposal law in awarding the property to the Cooperative
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-26
SWIFTCASE
 WILL FACE
 MINE CHIEF
Government Action PIan- ned 10 Curb Ebbinq
 Supplies of Fuel
BY STERLING F. GREEN

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.-The government, racing against factory shutdowns and emptying coal bins. aimed today for swift trial of John L. Lewis and clamped down sharp new curbs to save the nations fast ebbing supplies of fuel
 Federal attorneys said they will press fer sreed at every possible point when Lewis trial on con- tempt charges begins tomorrow 1hursday-Thanksgiving Day-will be holiday, but government law yers said they will ask Judge T. Alan Goldsborough for Friday session. breaking into the tradi- tional long weekend after a holi- day
 A high administration aide, talk ing with reporters on the under standing that he would not be quoted by name, said the govern ment has rinned all it's hopes for an early end to the strike on the legal proceedings. No other action is presently contemplated.
 In themselves, the legal moves will get no coal mined Nor will putting Lewis in jail, as could be done if he is found guilty of con- tempt But this official indicated the hope is that the legal tactics will soften up Lewis and push him toward making an agreement with the mines private owners on a working contract for his 100000 United Mine Workers.
 Hope to that Lewis instead of pursuing a strike which the off, cial said might be disastrous to his miners as well as to the na- tional economy-will seek face- saving end to the controversy
 By bargaining with the private owners, the official suggested Lew is could gracefully slide out of the present situation without loss of prestige and without yielding on his demands, since he has never specifically stated his demands.
 At the same time. the govern ment could relinquish it's unwanted control over the mines which it seized during last springs 59-day strike.
 Government attorneys concered that the Federal District Court trial might last days. perhaps weeks and longer than the national econ omy could possibly stand the strangulation of it's basic fuel sup ply.
 The strike is costing the nation 1885 ,865 tons of coal day.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-26
COMMUNIST
 INFLUENCES
 UNDER PROBE

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 An exposure of Communist influences in the Government, in unions and in Hollywood was ticketed today as the chief business for ths House Comfsaittee on Un-American activi- ties in the new Congress.
 Rep. J. Parnell Thomas R-NJ), who will head the group, made clear in a statement of his plans that President Truman's move to purge" the Federal payrolls of all "subversive" persons will not deter the committee from pressing it's own inquiry in that field.
 He listed as committee aim "tc expose and ferret out the Gen. munists ard Communist sympathiz- CTS in the Federal Government"
 MT. Truman. by executive order created an irlteragercy commission yesterday to work out standards and procedures fer locating and dismissing di$loya persons whc have gained FeCeral employment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-26

 FOR kRUG
 IS ISSUED
Inferior Secretary Fails 10 Appear When Summon
 ed by Committee

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.-A House committee issued a subpoena for Secretary of Interior J. A. Krug today after he failed to appear to tell the committee about plans for possible emergency use of the Big and Little Inch pipelines in the coal crisis.
 Assistant Interior Secretary C.. Girard Davidson told the House Surplus Property committee this morning that the Department is actively considering government op- eration of the war built lines for transporting gas to relieve the coal shortage in the east.
 Dissatisfied with Davidson's tes- timony, the committee called Krugs cffice and requested his presence at 2 D. m. to give more details. A special session of the committee was called for that purpose
 At 2:15 Krug had not appeared and the committee went into exc cutive session.
 After this meeting, Chairman Slaughter D-Mo) declared that Krug had not show. the commit tee the courtesy to respond to it's request and therefore a subpoena was being prepared and would be served directing the cabinet mem Der to appear at 2 D. m. Monday
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-26
CONFERENCES ARE HELD IN SEATTLE
 IN SHIP DISPUTE

SEATTLE, Nov 26.-Sessions will be resumed today by the Washing ton Waterfront Employers Associa- tion and the AFL Checkers Asso- citation, in further attempts to end te dispute that keeps Puget Sound shipping idle while other ports hum with activity
 After a meeting last night spokesmen for neither side appear ed optimistic over speedy settle ment of the lator dispute, but some observers took heart in the fact that negotiations are continuing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-26
F0ur Arrested in Seattle Charged
 With Bold Theits

SEATTLE, Nov. 26-Three civil ians were at liberty on $500 bail and an Army pri' ate faced court martial today after their arrest on charges of stealing vehicles from the Seattle Port of Embarkation, Harry G. Maynor, special FBl agent in charge, announced.
 Those arrested included Clifford D. McGhan, A, of Clinton, Whidby Island, owner of South Seattle truck and tractor parts company, Robert w. Evans, 26, Renton, John E. Kielgass, 26, Seattle, and Pvt. Jchn H. Battle, 20, Seattle, Maynor said.
 Equipment taken included six Army trucks, a reconditioned jeep motor and seven truck tires, May nor said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-26
FUNERAL SERVICES FOR
 KUSEL HELD TOMORROW

Albert Herman Kusel, who passed away last Friday in his apartment, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock in the chapel of the Charles w. Carter mortuary. The Rev. G. Herbert Hillerman will conduct the services, and inter ment will be in the American Le- zion plot of Evergreen cemetery
 Albert H. Kusel was born Sept ember 28, 1890, in Manistee, Michi- gan. He was a widower, and work ed locally as cook and long shoreman. Kusel was veteran Of World War I, having been induct- ed into service at Manistee Sept. ember 6, 1917. He served with Go. B, 33Oth Machinegun Battalion and was honorably discharged August 25, 1918.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-26
RADIOTELEpH0NE,
 JUNEAU TO WEST,
 INTERIOR TODAY
New System lnaugurafed by ACS from Here, An
 (horage, Fairbanks

Alaska Communications System today officially inaugurated new long distance wire telephone cir cult connecting Anchorage and Fairbanks in Central Alaska with Juneau, Skagway and Haines in Southeast Alaska. This telephone circuit is made possible by com- bining the use of ACS submarine voice cables, the Yukon and White horse railroad circuits and the. AL can telegraph line facilities.
 In the inauguration ceremonies, officials of Juneau, Anchorage and Fairbanks were connected and ex- changed greetings, while three radio stations broadcast the conversations. First to speak were Mayor Hjal- mar Nordale of Fairbanks and Mayor Bowdon of Anchorage. Be- cause so many phones were con- nccted to the line, the conversation in progress was not very audible in Juneau. But when the number ot phones in Anchorage and Juneau was cut down listeners here could hear much better.
 Acting Governor of Alaska Lew Williams spoke to Phil Johnson, President of the Fairbanks Cham Der of Commerce, in the second connection. "The inauguration to- day of this direct land wire com munication between Southeast Alaska and Central and Interior Alaska is one of the greatest steps forward in the field of communl- cation in the history of the Terri tory said Williams.
 T commend the Alaska Com munications System for this excel lent service it is now prepared to give us,e Williams said in speaking to kFajo4-~ Elceti,s faIrDaaks ASso cl- ficer. General Ingalls,, Chief Sig nal Corps Officer in Washington, Col. Fully in Seattle, Major Camp bell in Fairbanks, you, Major Reed in Anchorage, Capt. Bucy in Ju- neau. and the rest of the able staff of the United States Army Signal Corps are to be congratulated, and I am happy to do so in behalf or the Territory of Alaska, with when they have been so cooperative through the years
 Mayor Johnson of Fairbanks, in conversation with Acting Govern or Williams, remarked that meat IS now coming to Fairbanks over the Alaska Highway Williams pledged his efforts in helping Interior Alas
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-26
MORE TROUBLE FOR LEWIS AZ
 SUMMONS MADE

RICHMOND. Va, Nov. 26-John L. Lewis is to be served with a summons to appear before the vir- ginia State Corporation Commis- sion Monday to show cause why q temporary injunction should not be entered against the United Mine Workers Union ordering that the sale of memberships be ceased, as a violation of the State Securities Law
 In Alexandria today. Deputy City Sergeant J. F. Moriarty said the summons had been received and that he planned to serve it as soon as feasible, possibly when Lewis leaves his home tomorrow morn ing Moriarty said the papers were received this morning after the United Mine Workers leader had left his home for Washington.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-26
70 pYeiabritated
 Houses Are 10 Be
 Flown, Anchorage

SEATTLE, Nov. 26.-Twenty pre- fabricated houses will be flown frcG Seattle to Anchorage, Alaska, in move to expand the use ot airplanes. according to Frank c Judd, vice president and general manager of Northwest Airlines.
 The airlines has purchased 20 lots in Anchorage and will erect the homes for it's employees at the companyis jumping off station for the Orient. The houses, styled to weather Alaskas sub-zero temper atures, will be completely furnish ed with washing maonines, refrig- orators, stoves and l furnaces.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-26
TRIAL OF LEWIS WILL BE SPEEDED UP

kans to get clearance out of Can ada for more supplies. Williams expressed a final wish in his con versation with Johnson. Call us up any time we can be of any help to you
 Speaking with Mayor Bowdon of Anchorage, Williams asked concern ing the food situation there. Bow don said that Anchorage residents were eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Grommet Reefer, relief ship which is due in that city in four or five days. Meanwhile, he re- ported, they are receiving most Of their supplies my air.
 We can save ourselves a great deal of time" stated Williams. Al though we're miles apart, we still can talk as though we were next door"
 Mayor Waino Hendrickson of Ju- neau also spoke to Mayor Nordale of Fairbanks, conveying the offi- cial best wishes of the local citizen " to the people of the Interior city. "How's the fishing, Waino?" asked Nordale.
 T haven't had time for much fishing; we've been having too much trouble" Hendricks report ed. He added the hope that things would soon be back to normal, and said that meanwhile the people in Southeast Alaska are doing the best they can.
 Charles w. Carter. President of the Juneau Chamber of Commerce, also went on the telephone con- nection to Anchorage and Fair banks. Mayor Bowdon of Fairbanks promised to deliver. the Juneau Chambers greetings to his chamber in 20 minutes.
 In Fairbanks it was not yet lunch time, although here it was past 1;3o pm. Carter was dis appointed at being unable to speak to E. V. Davis, President of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce. Davis was sick in bed. Carter re- marked, however, that he was hap py not to have to offer his pro- fessional services as an undertak- CT for MT. Davis.
 Connections in today's official opening were somewhat difficult because of the number of connec- tions: but with streieHt t-ss r15s..s..ss'i line after Anchorage had been cut off, Fairbanks was as audible in Juneau as any long distance tele- phone call in the States. Anchor age, too, on two party connec- tion, is perfectly understandable. Acting Governor Williams sum- med up the possibilities of the new service perfectly when he ask ed Anchorage and Fairbanks off cials to Gall us anytime"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-26
CARG0ES MASSED ON DOCKS ALONG
 PACIFIC COAST
Oriental Freight Piled Up as Far East ai Chicago,
 Is Tonnage Report

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 26.-Not before next year will the mass of cargo which has piled up in Pacific Coast ports be cleared to the Orient in any appreciable quantity, ship ping leaders predicted today as they struggled to bring crder from the chaos of a long maritime strike.
 Congestion beyond description" was the term used by shipping spokesman for the condition of the western ports when the 54-day strike ended Saturday.
 Scores of ships still must be un- loaded before goods consigned out ward can be loaded Outbound cargoes to go through San Fran cisco are backed up as far east as Chicago, the spokesman said, be- cause Of ina6equacy of warehouses in the west to handle the huge volume of commodities.
 Longshore gangs are being as- signed to ships on a priority ba- sis, unloading emergency and short age cargoes, such as sugar, coffee and like products. In Coos Bay Ore, it was reported, 50000,000 board feet of lumber are awaiting movement, and at Los Angeles, the Klayeness Line expected it would be well into January before their ships loaded with copra could hc made ready for sailing.
 Paper, soap and other shortages on the West Coast began to ease as the cargoes poured ashore from long idle vessels.
 First major sailings Will be among the passenger liners, with the Matsonia scheduled to leave Friday for Honolulu and the Gen. NJ c. Meigs prepared to clear Dec. 2 for the Orient
 Meanwhile, as union c sials struggled to stretch their steve dore gangs over the growing list of demands for action on the ships. new troubles hit the leaders of the Committee for Maritime Unity, which directed the strike of CIO Marine Engineers and CIO long shoremen.
 V. J. Malone, president of the Independent union of Marine Fire men, Oilers Watertenders and Wip- CTS, charged the GNU with care lsssness and uniairness in handling of money and assessments. He added that he believed the inde- pendent union would be better off outside the GNU, CIO organiza- ton
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-26
USCG( WACKUSETT HAS BERING SEA
 TEMPORARY DUTY

USCGC Wachusett is expected to leave Juneau tomorrow for about two months temporary duty in the Aleutians. She will take aboard supplies and equipment in Juneau then proceed to Dutch Harbor, where she will receive additional supplies and replacement person. nel for Coast Guard stations in the Pribilof Islands and the Aleut- ians.
 From Dutch Harbor, the Wachu- sett will go to St. George Island then to St. Paul Island, and take off men and supplies from Loran stations there which are being clos cd for the winter. From the Prib- lofs, she will proceed to Umnak, in the Aleutian chain, then to Amch- itka and Attu Men due for dis charge will be brought out from these stations, and relief person. ncl will take over.
 Comdr. E. V. Carlson will then take his ship either to Adak or Dutch Harbor, where he will take up temporary station until reliev- ed by the USCGC Bittersweet. It is expected that the special tour of duty will take approximately 45 to 60 days.
 Married officers and crew mem bers are looking forward to meet ing their families when the Wachu- sett returns to Juneau sometime in late January or early February.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-26
IFGI0N DUGOUT IS
 SCENE OF BLAZE AT
 EARLY MORNING HOUR

Fire in the early morning hours caused serious damage to the Am erican Legion dugout of the Juneau Post No. A. An alarm was turned in at 1 80 am, but the fire, which had apparently started in the fur mace at the rear of the building, had already spread into the walls.
 Efficient work by the smokeating Juneau Volunteer Fire department took care of the fire with mini mum of difficulty. Three hose ines were laid and firemen tore into the walls of the building from the in side to get at the fire. The all- clear was sounded at 2:30 am, ore hour after the first alarm.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-26
The W ashington Merry Co., Round
Dy DREW PEARSON

WASHINGTON-Fo some strange reason, Secretary of State Brynes has become awfully jittery about having a Senate committee probe what's going on in Germany. He is putting all sorts of obstacles in the path of the old Truman Com mittee's investigation of the report ed breakdown of American morale in Germany and the secret flirta- tion of some U. S. business firms with Nazi carteS.
 Several members of the old Tru- man Committee, now the Kilgore Committee, flew up to New York for a session with Jimmie Brynes regarding this, but he remained adamant. Behind him sat COP Leader Senator Vandenberg of Michigan, smoking cigar, quietly giving Republican support.
 Significantly, the Senators who interviewed Brynes were all Repub- licans: Brewster of Maine, who VIII soon be the new COP Committee Chairman; Ferguson of Michigan, who has usually cooperated with the Democrats; and Knowland of California, who recently defeated Will Rogers. Tom Connally oI Texas, an inactive member of the Committee since the various peace conferences, was also present. Sen ator Brewster carried the ball.
 When Claude Pepper gets up on the floor to criticise your policy with Russia, we are the ones who pin back his ears," Brewster told Brynes, referring to his colleague, the Senator from Florida. But an investigation of what goes on in Germany is not deserting our nonpartisan foreign policy. After all, it was Harry Truman who sent both Republican and Democrat Senators abroad to probe various
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-26
TRAIL CREW LEAVES
 FOR TENAKEE WORK

A Forest Service Trail crew un- der the supervision of William Fromholz left Juneau yesterday on the Ranger 10 headed for Tenakee.
 The crew will repair several of the bridges that were damaged by recent floods in that area. The job will take approximately three weeks. Children living East of the town have been unable to attend school because of the dangerous condition of the bridges.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-26
More Money for Flood Control and
 Navigation Aids

WASHINGTON, Nov 26-- The government has decided to spend an extra $70,0o0,00o on flood con- trol and navigation projects.
 This will be in addition to the S120,0G0000 which President Tru- man, in an order curtailing gov ernme-t spending. recently had set for tl.s work
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-26
AT HOTEL JUNEAU

Arriving from the State of Wash ington yesterday and registering at the Juneau Hotel were the fol- lowing: Theo Tucker of Seattle MT. and Mrs. Dawson and family of Tacoma; Mrs. Charles Hoepfner and her two children of Seattle; Eden and Ernestine Mckay oi Sew ard.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-26
NO BAND PRACTICE
 TONIGHT; CHANGE TO
 BE MADE TO WEDNESDAY

Because several members of the Juneau City band are members of the Juneau High School organiza- tion, which is playing for the basketball game this evening, and others are playing with the Grim son Bears, there will be no prac- tice of the JCB tonight.
 It is also announced the next practice of the Juneau City Band will be next Wednesday for the reason several members are play ing in the Tuesday night basketball games during the present winter season.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-26
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Nov. 26-Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 55s, American Can 90, Anacolfda 397s, Curtiss-W Wright 6, International Harvester 68, Ken necott 46%, New York Central 15A, Northern Pacific 201s, U. s. Steel 70A, Pound $403 1-l6.
 Sales today were 1,080,000 shares.
 Dow-Jones averages today are as follows: industrials 166.94, rails 4851, utilities BAIT.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-26
4. F, AUXILIARY HAS
 FOOD SALE TOMORROW

Last minute shoppers for Thanks giving Day desserts will find many tempting pies, cakes and cookies awaiting their choice at the Ameri- can Legion Auxiliary food sale to- morrow morning at Il o'clock, in the Sears Roebuck store on Sew ard Street.
 All proceeds from this food sale will go toward the Memorial f.i- brary Fund, and the committee in charge is working hard to makc it a most successful affair.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-26
CATO RITES TOMORROW

Tomorrow morning at g o'clock last rites will be held at the Cath clio Church of the Nativity for Henry Cato. The Rev. Whelan, s. J., will conduct the services, and interment will be. in Evergreen cemetery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-26
Housewives Must Order Tomorrow For Holiday

Thursday is Thanksgiving day and of course stores are closed. Housewives should make a check of their wants tonight and place their orders iii early tomorrow to tide them over the holiday.
 Incidentally there will be no milk deliveries on Thanksgiving day.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-26
DALE ON AIR

Dr. George Dale, Director of the Education Division, Alaska Native Service, will be the guest speaker over KINY tomorrow morning at 9:45 o'clock, on the regular week ly program sponsored hy the Ju- neau Woman's Club.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-26
LOUISE SOUTH IN AM.

Princess Louise will sail South tomorrow morning but arrival from Skagway was not announced at 3:30 pm. today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-26

TAMPA, Fla. Pete. O'Knight retired president of the Tampa Electric Company anc longtime po- litical leader in Florida. died at his home here today. He had been in falling health for several years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-26
Truman 10 Witness
 Big Game Saturday

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26.-Presi- dent Truman is going to Philadel- phia Saturday to attend the Army Navy football game.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-26

WASHINGTON The United States charged today that the re- cent Rumanian elections were won by the Communists through ma nipulations" and intimidation" and violated Rumania's pledge to Brit ain, the United States and Russia to hold free elections.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-11-26

DETROIT Price increases ranging from $8 to $104 on Ply mouth, Dodge, DeSoto and Chrys- Ter cars were announced today by the Chrysler Corporation The an- nouncement followed by one day the announcement of 312 per cent increase in Studebaker prices.