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The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-09
HOUSE GEARS FOR
 SHOWDOWN BOUT
 ON BRITISH LOAN
Speaker Rayburn CIings 10 Forecast of RdfifiCd-
 lion for Credit

WASHINGTON, July g. - Rep. Eaton of New Jersey. senior Repub- lican of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today called for ap- proval of the $3,750,00O,000 British loan. He declared that America and Britain can maintain world leader ship only "by working together as partners"
 In a speech prepared for House delivery, Eaten said
 We are making this loan pri- marily in our own interest. It will help Britain, so severely devastated by the war, to help us develop a sound and profitable world trade as a necessary basis for world peace and security"
 Meanwhile, administration leaders worked feverishly to line up votes for the Senate-approved credit, as the first day of the four-day House debate left some proponents doubt full about the outcome. The opposi- tion reached back to Bunker Hill to produce arguments against the Bri- tish aid measure. Rep. Jesse Sum- ner (R-IlD told the House that some members had learned while touring postwar Europe to "debunk Bunker Hill"
 However. Speaker Rayburn O. Tex) clung to his forecast that the ratification legislation will be ap- proved. He said the showdown vote will come Friday or Saturday. The Senate ratified the loan May 10 on a 46 to 34 vote.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-09
BRISK BATTLE
 FOR CONGRESS |5EAT, SEATTLE
State ofWdshington atPri- mary Toddy-Roose-
 veIts Sound Off

SEATTLE, July g. - A United States Senator is seeking votes for the first time in Washington States primary elections today, but his debut at the polls is oversha- dowed by a bitter first district (Se- attle- -Bremerton) contest in which two members of the Roosevelt fam fly have intervened for opposing candidates. Polls remain open until 10 pm.
 The Senator is Hugh D. Mitchell, whose role in previous elections was as Secretary to the then Sem ator, Mon 0. Wallgren, who ap- pointed Mitchell Senator two years ago when he became governor. Mitchell's opponents in the Demo- cratic primary, state treasurer Rus sell c. Fluent and Sam c. Herren, are conceded slight chance of chal- lenging him seriously.
 DeLacy Vs. Costigan
 In the first congressional district Democratic contest, Rep. Hugh De- Lacy carries the endorsement of James Roosevelt, eldest son of the late President, and Howard Costi- gan, radio commentator and for mer executive secretary to the gov ernor's advisory commission, flies the colors of Mrs. Anna Roosevelt Boettiger, formerly of Seattle.
 Costigan's aggressive campaign has concentrated on charges that DeLacys policies have paralleled closely the Communist Party line.r DeLacy has retorted that Costigan, his one-time co-leader in the Washington Commonwealth Feder- ation, has drawn support of monied interests. The two Rooseyelts spoke for their choices by letter and ra- dio transcription. m
 Tweedle e-Dee Vs. Tweedle- Dunn
 A third candidate, former state senator Joseph D. Roberts, adver- Using publication operator and erst- while army officer, has been la beling his two rivals "Tweedle-Dee DeLacy aid Tweedle-Dum Costi- gan.' He brought into the late campaign an endorsement from Rep Clare Boothe Luce (R-Conn)
 A fourth Democratic candidate is Henry Snoon, Navy Lieutenant in the Pacific.
 The first district congressional seat has been held by a Democrat without break since 1883.
 All other congressman are seeking renominatIon also with little like lihood of their failing. Three are without opposition.
 Former Mayor Harry Cain of Ta- coma, who won the 1944 nomina- tion for senator while overseas, is a heavy favorite for the Republican nomination tor the Senate. Doug lass Parkhurst of Tonasket is his opponent.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-09
PATTERSON GOES ON STAND TODAY,
 MUNITIONS CASE

WASHINGTON, July 9.-Secre- tary of War Patterson testified to- day that Rep. May tD-Ky) had complained directly to him by telephone over the War Depart ment's stopping of production at an Illinois munitions factory in May, 1943.
 Patterson began his testimony tefore the Senate War Investigat- ing committee by saying he will furnish all details in his knowledge concerning the activities of the Batavia and Erie Basin Metal Pro- ducts companies. These are two of a chain of closely-linked corpora tions which handled more than $78,000,000 in government contracts during the war years.
 Chairman Mead D-NY) and Senator Ferguson (R-Mich) broke into Patterson's testimony near the outset to inquire into the practice of the War Department of recording telephone conversations between Capitol Hill and the Department.
 Patterson said that he, himself, had no such recording device and did not make a practice of record ing conversations. May, chairman of the House Military committee, has protested against this practice, as have other members of Con- gress.
 Before Patterson took the stand, a former Army officer testified that the Erie company included $19,213 of liquor and miscellaneous gifts" in costs charged against government war contracts in l944,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-09
Railway Trainnen Ready 10 Go Afier
 President Truman

WASHINGTON, July 9.-Presi- dent A. F. Whitney said today the Railway Trainmen have $2,5Oo,OOO "to go out after President Truman" but that we won't have to spend any money to defeat President Tru- man if he becomes candidate"
 Whitney testified before a House Labor subcommittee which is study ing possible revision of labor laws so as to remove the causes of labor and management disputes.
 The head of the Trainmen Broth erhood has been bitter foe Of MT. Truman since the President asked emergency legislation to halt the railroad strike last spring.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-09
SENATOR TAFT CONTINUING 0PA FIGHT
TRUMAN SUGGESTS GOVT. BONDS FOR
 Gl TERMINAL PAY
Limit on Cash Pdyoff h. tended as Brake on
 Inflationdry Effect

WASHINGTON, July D. The White House said today President Truman has proposed a compromise plan to use government bonds, as well as cash, in paying approXi- mately 14,00O,O00 war veterans for accumulated furlough time.
 The plan. Press Secretary Eben Ayers told a news conference, is the Presidents own idea. Under it, veterans who served in the ranks would get cash for all terminal leave payments less than $50 and five-year bonds in $25 denomina- tions for larger amounts.
 Estimates of the cost ranged from $2,750,O 100000 to $3,000,0o0 1000. The latter figure was mentioned by Senator Edwin C. Johnson D- Colo) who first disclosed the plan to reporters. Johnson said it was advanced by the Budget Bureau, which speaks for the President.
 The plan is intended to avoid inflationary effects of making a huge cash payment at once" John son said. T think Congress will approve it before it quits"
 Johnson said the new plan for paying all enlisted personnel the same terminal leave payments re- ceived ,by commissioned officers would be presented at a session of the Senate Military Affairs commit tee today. A payment bill already has passed the House
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-09
FOUR BROTHERS,
 DRAFT EvADERS,
 GIVE up TO FBI

CHICAGA, July 9.-A long four year hunt by the FBI for four brothers ranging in age from B to 40 ended when they voluntarily surrendered to the FBI and, agents said, related how they had hid in a small attic room in their farm home since 1942 to evade the draft.
 FBI agent Edward w. Halloran said the brothers-Albert, Frank, Henry and Ernest Gabriel-escaped detection by barricading themselves in the attic of the Gabriel two- story frame house on the outskirts of Ontarioville, near Elgin, Ill.
 Albert, the eldest, pleaded guilty to a charge of failing to report for induction when he was arraign- ed before U. S. Commissioner Ed win K. Walker and was ordered held under a s5,OO0 bond. Frank, 29, Henry, 26, and Ernest g, pleaded guilty to charges of failing to register for the draft and also were held under S5,O00 bonds.
 The FBI said that although a close watch was kept on the Cab riel home, agents failed to see the brothers because they would leave the room only on moonless nights to exercise by running up and down COW path.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-09
Pearl Harbor Com. Given Extension
 For Final Reporl

WASHINGTON, July 9.-The Congressional Pearl Harbor Com mittee today got an extension of time until July 16 to make it's final report.
 House approval completed action cn a resolution, already adopted by the Senate, moving the deadline from July 10.
 Meantime, the committee met behind closed doors to go over the preliminary draft by five-man subcommittee appointed to write the report.
 The group was reported divided on the issue of where the blame should be placed for the surprise the Japanese achieved with their Dec. T, l941, raid on Hawaii.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-09
TWO TEXANS HEAD FOR ALAskAUSLN
 '14T0URlNG AUTO

DENVER, July 9.-Carrying a full set of spare parts, two Texans headed north from Denver today in 1914 Ford touring car in which they hope to negotiate the Alaskan Highway to Fairbanks, Alaska.
 The men are Dick Clark, grocer, and Ed Clevenger, mechanic, both of Waco. Clark said they were mak- ing the trip for fun and to conduct survey of possibilities in Alaska fer business enterprises for ex-ser- vicemen.
 Their old automobile carried them up and down IA, ,110-foot Pikes Peak at Colorado Springs, Clark reported.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-09
paroIed Thief Kills Auioisf;
 AdnlitsCrifle

PHOENIXVILLE, Pa, July D. Handcuffed to a state trooper, Al len w. Black, 28, paroled automo- bile thief, was taken from the Norristown jail today to re-enact the killing of Joseph Wicen, 32, carpenter and mechanic and veter- an of two years fighting in Eu- rope.
 Police Chief Fred K. MacInnis
 said Black had signed confes- sion that he had waited at a traf- fife light for the first lone motor ist, stepped into Wicens car, and shot him on a lonely road while Wicen pleaded:
 Don't shoot me! Don't shoot mel"
 The body was found in Lehigh county in garbage dump behind church in Trexlertown, four miles west of Allentown, where MacInnis said Black led officers last night and said There he is."
 A bare leg was sticking up through the debris. Police had to shovel away rubbish and garbage and remove the victims clothes, which had been thrown over him, to get the body.
 MacInnis said Black was arrested veSterdav on charges of stealing A revolver from the home of a rela- tive. Black had served time pre- viously for automobile theft.
 Chief MacInnis said Blacks theft of the pistol led to solution of the crime even before it was known that Wicen, carpenter and veteran of 27 months of fighting in Europe, was missing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-09
PERMITS APPROVED TO ALASKA NATIVE
 GROUPS FOR TRAPS
Eighteen Construction 0Ks Announced by Army
 District Engineers

SEATTLE, July 9.-Eighteen per- mits for Alaskan waters including 10 for project construction, seven for construction of fish traps and an extension of a previous permit are announced by the Seattle Dis trict U. s. Army Engineers.
 Permits for construction of pro- jects in Alaskan waterways were granted to Owe C. Selid and Joe Thorne, dredge sand and gravel in Cinema Slough, Fairbanks; Mrs. R. P. Nelson, rock fill, and Frank H. Stine and Arthur J. Thompson, rock fill, botf in Gastineau Chan nel, Juneau; William H. Cleveland construction of boatbuilding shop on a small island in Sitka harbor; Libby, McNeill & Libby, cannery structures at Nushagak Bay 13 miles south of Dillingham; and at Libbyville and Graveyard Greek, Kvichak Bay.
 A Ie. DdFCy, WiidlA, ANnhiiSh AeAf CT, Kvichak Bay; Alaska Year Round Cannery, Seattle, wharf ad- dition to cannery, Seldovia Bay; and Alaska Fish and Farm Pro- ducts Inc, wharf, Knik Arm, An- chorage.
 Permits for construction of fish traps in Alaskan waters were granted to the Tyonek native com- munity, Cook Inlet, Moquakie h. dian Reses vation; Indian residents of the town of Petersburg, three construction permits for Frederick Sound, Admiralty Island; and Ma tive village ol. Rake, three permits, one in Keku Strait and two in Frederick Sound, Kupreanof Island.
 A three-year extension of time was granted to R. J. Peratrovich and son, Klawak, on an existing permit for wharf construction at Klawak Inlet.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-09
The W ashington Merry Go Round
By DREW PEARSON

WASHINGTON-'I ought to be kicked in the pants,' is the way hard-working, dignified Senator Barkley of Kentucky describes his part in the famous Erie Basin met als war profiteering case.
 Most of Barkleys colleagues didn't know that in addition to Congressman May of Kentucky who is in the war profiteering case up to his neck, the senior Senator from Kentucky also was accidental ly involved.
 Barkley's son was hired by the Erie Company And what the Sen ator may not know is that the hus- band of one of his secretaries, Charles Chance, was constant hanger around the Erie offices in Washington.
 Barkley explains that when his son got ont of the Army, he re- ceived various business offers, one of them a tempting salary from the Elgin Watch Case Company. When the boy asked the Senator's advice, Barkley advised him to take the job with the best salary, which was Elgin, a part of the Erie Basin munitions empire.
 "The word Elgin was what threw me off," Barkley explained to Sen- ate colleagues T thought it was the Elgin Watch Company. I had no idea it was the Erie Basin com- pany.'
 Charlie Chance, husband of one
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-09
PerishabIes Suffer Greatly in Long Stay Aboard
 5. 5. Tongass

Working under a truce agree ment which is to expire at 8 o'clock am. Friday, local longshoremen early this morning began discharg- ing approximately 140 tons of Ju- neau destined cargo - including cows-from the port-bound Alaska Transportation Company freighter Tongass.
 All freight was expected to be cleared by 23c o'clock this after noon, 12 hours after discharglng began, when the Tongass was post ed to sail for Ha:nes.
 Under the truce agreement, voted last evening by Juneau Local l6, International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union (CIO), all ships touching this port will be worked until the deadline. Excep- tion is CPR liners, from which mail only will be handled under conditions of a separate contract dispute with the Canadian line.
 Part of Cargo Lost
 Of the 40 tons of Juneau cargo aboard the Tongass for Juneau, an estimated one-half is perishables, which merchant consignees declare are more than half spoiled beyond use by their long delay in the ships cool room All were landed, but large part will likely go over the dock rail into the bay, rather than across the dock to uptown stores.
 Also landed here were slightly more than 10 tons of perishables consigned to Ketchikan but moi 
 T1r II.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-09
GOV. THYE WINNER IN
 MINNESOTA
Given COP Nomination for Senator Over 4-Term
 Senator Shipstedd
(BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESs)

Gov Edward J. Thye, who cam paigned principally as an advocate of the United Nations, won the Re- publican Senatorial nomination in Minnesota's primary from the vet eran Senator Henrik Shipstead.
 The four term Senator, who vot- ed against the United Nations Charter and the proposed British loan, conceded defeat today when returns from nearly half the state gave Thye margin of more than 5o,000 votes in yesterdays election.
 Thye had the support of Har- old E. Stassen, who helped draw the United Nations Charter. The vic- tory encouraged packers of Stas- sen in his quest for the COP Pres idential nomination in 1948. But it also was a personal victory for Thye, whose record as Stassen's successor in the governorship brought him the largest vote two years ago ever given governor in Minnesota.
 Youngdahl Also Wins
 Luther w. Youngdahl, also back ed by Stassen, apparently had won an easy victory for the Republican nomination for governor over Hjal- mar Peterson, former Farmer-La- borite governor.
 Shipsteads defeat IS the years fourth among Senatorial incum- bents. Charles c. Gossett, (D- Ida) and George L. Radcliffe D- MO were beaten in primaries. Ray mond E. Willis (R-InO withdrew his candidacy when confronted by powerful opposition at his party's state nominating convention.
 In Minnesota's Democratic-F Farm CT Labor primary, Dr. Theodore Jorgensen, St. Olof College profess sor, led Frank Ryan, Minneapolis attorney, for the Senatorial nomi- nation. Harold Barker, weekly newspaper publisher, was high in a three-man race for the nomination for governor
 In Utah, Senator Ahc Murdock and Rep. J. Will Robinson had no opposition A political newcomer, Edward J. McPolin of Park City, challenged the states other House member, Rep. Walter K. Granger. All three incumbents are Demo- crats.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-09
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, July g. - Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 8, Alleghany Corpor- ation 6A, American Can 100ss, An- aconda 481a, Curtiss- Wright 7k, Internatic1 al Harvester 96, Kenne- colt STA, New York Central 25as Northern Pacific 29A, United Cor poration 5as, U. s. Steel 929S Pound $4.03la
 Sales today were 100000 shares
 Dow, Jones averages today are as follows: industrials 20743, rails 64.81, utilities 4l.67.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-09
GLOVE HITCH IN PORT

The Alaska Steamship Company's freighter Glove Hitch arrived at 8:3O pm. yesterday, anchoring in the Channel to await the unloading of the freighter Tongass.
 The Glove Hitch, which has sail ed Alaskan waters before is making her first call at Juneau. She will leave for Seward as soon as she is unloaded.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-09
Howard Hughes Has Fighting Chance 10 Recover, Plane Crash

LOS ANGELES, July 9.-Howard Hughes fabulous luck held good today.
 Fighting the effects of critical injuries suffered in the crash and explosion of his experimental Army plane Sunday night, the millionaire aircraft and movie maker was re- ported by physicians at Good Sam aritan Hospital today to be hold ing his own"
 The degree of shock and the ex- tent of injury to Hughes left lung, severely Battered when his chest was crushed in the crash, were the physicians main concern.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-09
DEBATE KEEPS UP IN SENATE:
 SHARP CLASH
Barkley Takes Ohio Man 10 Task for Attacking
 Porter, BowIes

WASHINGTON, July 9-Senaor Taft, CR-Ohio) told the Senate to- day that if the Justice Depart ment was on the job it would in dict Porter and Bowles for using appropriated funds by Congress for continued price controls propagan- da.
 Tafts assertion, made in debate over a bill to restore OPA controls which died July 1, brought Ma jority Leader Barkley tKy) to his feet with sharp protest.
 Every time the names of MT. Porter or MT Bowles are mentioned" Barkley said, the Senator from Ohio reacts as though somebody had placed an atomic bomb under his chair"
 Price Administrator Porter and Chester Bowles, who recently re- signed as stabilization director, have been leading advocates of re- taining price controls for another year.
 Taft said that while OPA ap- peals for public support of price controls were "skillfully prepared" ," it was his opinion that they con- stituted propaganda to bring pres sure on Congress.
 He said any use of government funds by any agency to influence Congress is forbidden by statute. The Ohio Senator urged his col- leagues to prohibit renewal of price controls on meat, tobacco and pe- troleum.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-09
LARGE ESTATE E LEFT BY JAMES ". PARKS

SEATTLE, July g. - James w. Parks, 68. fishery and canning com- pany owner who died July 4. left an estate estimated in excess of S185,C00, it was disclosed when his will was filed for probate.
 The estate was left to his widow, Cora B. Parks, and a trust set up for three sons, Harold M., Wilson J. and James E. Parks, all of Se- attle. The will provides for bequests to brother. sister and a niece.
 A former Mayor of Aberdeen. Wash, Parks came to Seattle in 1922. He was engaged in the Alaska fishing business for nearly 40 years. established the Western Fishery Company in Cordova and operated the Parks Coming Company. Ko- diak.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-09
Publisher Is Chosen Grand
 E. R. of EIks

NEW YORK, July 0.-Charles E. Broughton, editor and publisher of the Sheboygan, Wis. Press. today was elected Grand Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Or der of Elks.
 Broughton, member of the Or der for 43 years and Chairman of the Board of Grand Trustees be- fore election to the new post, suc- ceeded Wade H. Kepner of Wheel ing, w. Va, as leader of 800,00O Elks affiliated with 1,500 lodges.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-09
Briq. Gen.: Castner
 Dies in California

BERKELEY, Calf. July 9.-Brig. Gen. Joseph c. Castner, 76, who retired from the Army in Noven1- Der, 1883, after 42 years service, died at his home here yesterday.
 A native of New Brunswick, N. J., and a graduate of Rutgers Univer- sity, he commanded the first bat talion of Philippine Scouts organ ized by the United States. From 1926 to 1929 he commanded Ameri- can forces in China.
 Survivors include his wife and a son, Col. L. V. Castner, retired, now in Anchorage, Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-09
FISH LANDINGS

The following boats landed fish today: Albert Wallace's Helen, Ill., GOO pounds of salmon, bought by Sebastian-S Co.,; Carl Weid- mans Helena. 5000 pounds of sal- mon, bought by Alaska Coastal Fisheries; and Jim Sharpe's Sophia, 5000 pounds of salmon, bought by Booth Fisheries.
 Prices today were IS and 20 cents.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-09
New Money Order
 Of U. S. Canada

WASHINGTON, July 9-The post office department announced that effective today money orders be- tween the United States and Can ada will be handled on a dollar for dollar basis.
 This will make the postal service conform with the new valuation set by Ottawa on the Canadian dol lar in terms of U. s. dollars.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-09
JOHN MANDERs HERE

Attorney John Manders, former Mayor of Anchorage, is in town after a visit in the Pacific Coast states, on his way to his westward home.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-09

The rocky crust of. the earth i! about 40 miles thick.
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Evening star., 1946-03-19
Cabin John Man, y, Held
In Shooting Of Woman, 40

A 22-year-old Cabin John man
was being held today in the Rock
vile Jail in connection with the
shotgun shooting last night of Mrs.
Pearl M. Royce, 40, Cabin John, at
the home of her brother-in-law,
James Royce, 1000 block of Wissiom.
ing road, Glen Echo Heights.
Mrs. Royce was taken to Suburban
Hospital, Bethesda, where officials
said number of shot had lodged
IN her right side. Her condition was
described as fair.
Detective Corpl. Leo Day of the
Montgomery County police force
said no charges had been placed
against the suspect, William PYLE.
penoing outcome of Mrs. Royce's
injuries.
Detective Day said Pyle told him
the shooting occurred a few hours
a1ter he had had an argument with
Mrs. Royce's husband, Charles, at
the Royce home.
The double-barreled gun was
found in the woods near the scene
OF the shooting, according to De-
tective Day. He added. although
both triggers had been pulled, only
one shell was fired. The other ap-
parentiy failed to explode. he said.
Evening star., 1946-03-19

jungles. I hope it's only a passing
phase"
Mr.. Rubinstein's young wife put
in a word now and then as he dis
cussed music with newspapermen
His present home is in Los Angeles
and he has been doing some work
for the movies and hopes to do more,
though he emphasized he would not
compromise with his artistic stand
ards
Mr.. Rubinstein saw much that was
encouraging and significant in mod
ern American music by such COM
posers as Gershwin and Cole Porter.
1t is just as distinctive in its way
as any contemporary music, he said,
pointing out that he did not refer
to that sort Of music in condemning
the popularity of boogie- woogie.
Famous composers of five coun-
tries have dedicated compositions to
Mr.. Rubinstein. They include the
Russians Stravinsky and Prokofiev,
the Frenchmen Milhaud and Pou-
lenc, the Brazilian Villa-Lobos and
the American John Alden Car
penter.
Tomorrow night Mr.. Rubinstein
will play the popular Second Rach-
manioff Concerto. DR.. Hans Kinder
will conduct.