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The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-14
ACT TO ABOLISH
 ATG PUT BEFORE
 SENATOR'S TO-DAY
Upper Ch m Der Begins Work on Green -Shaifutk
 Compensation Bill

Not satisfied that it had done a full mornings work in passing the Veterans Act, the Alaska Senate used the last twenty minutes of it's forenoon session teddy to plunge into second reading of the Green Shattuck Workmen's Compensation Act the third big bill of the special session.
 Early recess to primp for the Ju- near Chamber of Commerce lunch con was staved off by resident Ed ward D. Coffey, who told his col leagues that he wanted them to take up the 42-page s. B. and quit pushing it around" When recess finally was taken just before noon, it was till ? o'clock this af- ternoon.
 Two new bills were introduced in the Senate at this mornings meet ing S. B. 18, by Coffey, to accom- plish practical abolition of the Alas ka Territorial Guard by covering back into the Treasury all unex- pended funds of the Guards ap- propriation The bill carries an emergency clause.
 SB. i9, by Collins and Coffey would appropriate $50,000 for con- struction of airfields at Dilling- ham and Naknek. No. 18 was re- ferred to the Finance Committee S. B. 19 went to Transportation and to Finance.
 Three bills came over to the Sem ate from the House this forenoon: H.B. 5, to extend Selective Service employment benefits to Terri torial and municipal employees, re- ferred to Education; H. B. 13, a prospectors aid measure, to Mining and Finance; H. B. 26, gross in- come tax law, to Taxation.
 The prospectors assistance bill evoked comment from Senator Lyng that perhaps it is designed to hire a fellow to pack the shovel and pick around
 SB. 8, the tuberculosis control act, came back from the House with the Speakers signature anc was dispatched to the Governor fol his approval.
 A message from the Governor in formed the Senate of several in terim appointments awaiting con. iirmation, No action was taker on the message.
 Tie Senate met at 2 o'clock thii afternoon and immediately adjourn d to 10 o'clock tomorrow morning
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-14
RED GROSS DRIVE OPENS MAR. 20;
 QUOTA SET E 5000

The annual American Red Cross drive will officially open in Ju- neau and vicinity on Wednesday, March 20, it has been announced by Chapter officials today.
 The quota to be reached by the Juneau Red Cross Chapter has been set at approximately $9000.
 Gov. Ernest Grrening today is- sued a proclamation calling on all citizens to donate generously to the cause, as the Red Cross still has a big job to do with American troops, in hospitals, and here at home, in vital services to veterans and their families.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-14
The W ashington Merry Go Round
By DREW PEARSON

WASHINGTON -- The War De- partment isn't saying so publicly but the spot which worries Secre- tary of War Patterson most ir dynamite-laden Europe is small area at the head of the Adriatit where two British and American divisions are almost looking dowr the muzzles of eight superior Jugo- slav divisions.
 That trouble spot is Trieste. Stil held by British and American troops, it is expected that the Jugo- slavs, backed by huge Russian army in the rear, may move in al most anytime.
 If and when this happens, il means just one of two things:
 1. Either American and British troops turn tail and evacuate, witf great loss of prestige throughout Europe and a caving in of United Nations ideals; or
 2. If American and British troops resist, it means war.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-14
vETERANBILL
 IS PASSED BY UPPER HOUSE
Much Amended Measure Carries by 12-4 Vote
 This Morning

Senate Bill 9, which names it's own title: The Alaska World War II Veterans Act, this forenoon pass ed the Alaska Senate under sus- pended rules by a 12 to 4 majority.
 Two additional changes were made in the measure today. The initial appropriation was increased from $250,0O0 to $350,000 after a move to make it an even $400,000 had been voted down. Senator Allen Shattuck's was the only vote against the compromise figure.
 Secondly the Veterans Board was empowered to see to the supervi- sion of trade and apprentice train ing of veterans under the Federal CT. Bill Veterans Administrator A. E. Karnes explained the purpose of the amendment. Only Senator Joe Green was opposed to its in- clusion.
 On completion of amendment of the bill, its chief sponsor, Senator N. R. Walker, rose to move sus- pension of the rules to advance the bill to final passage. He pleaded the need for speed-offering to buy a hat for every Senator there if the measure does not go into Confer ence Committee. Senators Frank Gordon and Steve McCutcheon were the chief opponents of ad- vancement, indicating they had been advised by other persons, in cluding a spokesman for Interior veterans, wished to be heard on the bill before it left the Senate They asked delay of sorie days.
 On roll call, however, the rules were suspended by the bare two- thirds required Voting no, were Brownell, Cochran, Gordon, Lyng and McCutcheon.
 Little further discussion preceded final passage. On the vote, only Brownell, Gordon, Lyng and Ner- land were recorded as opposed, though it took McCutcheon several moments of cogitation before he voiced weak yes" The emer- gency clause carried without dis sent.
 Senate Bill g, the Veterans Aid bill, spared it's weary way almost through the amendment stage ir Alaska's upper house yesterday at- ternoon, but was hanging on the ropes with it's appearance pretty well altered when the gong end ing the ninth round sounded.
 The final round was scheduled this morning, when second reading was to be completed and it was' an ticipated the bill would be pushed ahead onto final passage.
 As adjournment fell or Senate
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-14
CONFIRMATION REQUESTED FOR
 SIX AppOINTEES

The following list Of appointees
 was submitted to the Territorial
 House yesterday for confirmation: George w. Gasser, Fairbanks, to serve as Commissioner of Agricul- ture through March 3l, 1949. Gasser was appointed May g, l945, too late for confirmation by the last legis-
 lature.
 Antonio Polet, Nome, to the Alas ka Development Board to serve from April 1. l946, through March 31, 1850.
 Louise Weaver Miller, Ketchikan, rc-appcinted to succeed herself on
 the Alaska Housing Authority from
 April l. 1946 to March 3l. 1851. Harold Byrd, Fairbanks. to serve on the Alaska Housing Authority through March 3l, 1850. Byrd was appointed to fill the unexpired
 term of Robert R. Harrop, who re-
 signed.
 Edward V. Davis, Anchorage, to serve on the Alaska Housing Auth
 ority to March 31, 1949 Davis was
 a recess appointee.
 M. P. Mullaney, Juneau, to serve
 as Tax Commissioner through De- cember 31, l949. Mullaney was ap- pointed February 1, 1946, to sue
 ceed o. s. Sullivan, who resigned.
 Speaker Jesse D. Lander appoint ed a House committee to meet with similar Senate committee to ar
 range joint session at which the appointments will be reviewed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-14
LAST FILING DATE
 FOR ELECTION GIVEN

Filing dates for municipal offices will be closed at D. m. March 27, and registration will close at noon on March 30, according to a state ment from the City Clerks office this morning.
 So far, although there have been rumors of candidates ready to toss sfeir hats into the city election, no filings have been made.
 A mayor, three councilmen and a school director are to be chosen at the election on April 3.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-14
FUNERAL RITES FOR MRS. JOE GREEN ARE
 FRIDAY AFTERNOON

Funeral services for Mrs. Jose phine Amelia Green, late wife of Senator Joe Green, will be held to- morrow afternoon at o'clock from the Chapel of the Charles W. Car ter Mortuary. with Dean c. k Rice, Chaplain of the Alaska Pion- eers, Igloo No. G. conducting the services.
 Pallbearers will be Senators O D. Cochran, Leo w Rogge, Andrew Nerland, Tolbert Scott. Allen Shat tuck and N R. Walker.
 Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-14
Sable Fishing To Open May |; Not Tomorrow

An announcement of great impor- tance to local fishermen is made today by the Fish and Wildlife Ser vice Offiee regarding the opening date for commercial sable fishing.
 The season, which normally opens on March IS tomorrow will not open until May 1. The local office is using every means to notify the fishermen of this sudden change.
 Many Juneau fishermen have been making preparations to start tomorrow for the fishing grounds. but will have to change their plans.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-14
Probe Info Yukon
 Wreck Nearly Over

SEATTLE, March 14.-The Coast Guard, announcing that the inves- tigation into the wreck of the liner Yukon Feb. at Johnstone Bay, Alaska, is nearing completion, yes- terday urged passengers having per- tinent information to place it be- fore the Board of Inquiry.
 The board began it's daily ses- sions Feb. 15 The investigation is secret, but the board has said 1t will hold public hearings if irregu- larities are found in connection with the wreck.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-14
Demos Plan
 Jackson Day
 Dinner Here

| Senator Edward D. Coffey. Finan- cial Director for the Democratic Party for Alaska, said today that M. E. Monagle has consented to act as. chairman for the Jackson Day
 Dinner in Juneau, March 23, an event annually celebrated by Demo- crats.
 Judge Si Hellenthal will be mas ter oI ceremonies for the event, Coffey said, and Commissioner of
 Labor Walter P. Sharpe, is in
 charge of the program. A speaker will be announced later. Jackson Day Dinners are to te held in all prin- oipal cities throughout Alaska on March B.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-14
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, March l4.-Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is g, American Can 9l, Anaconda 44ss, Curtiss-W Wright e2. International Harvester 87% Kennecott SIS, New York Central 26Ss, Northern Pacific 289s, United Corporation 5as, U. s. Steel 8l, Pound $4.03h.s
 Sales today were l 1,909,000 shares.
 Dow, Jones averages today were as follows: industrials l8998, rails 64.44, utilities 39.39.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-14
DOUG MCKENZIE HERE

Doug Mckenzie, Pan American Airways agent in Whitehorse, Y. T., arrived here this week to make a "familiarization survey" of work be- ing done in the Juneau PAA office.
 MT. Mckenzie said the Canadian and Alaskan office operated differ ently and officials of the company feel it is advantageous for agents to understand how PAA work IS expedited in all surrounding areas.
 He will return to Whitehorse in approximately two weeks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-14

The Alaska World War II Vet
 erans Act", minus the controversial | sales tax provision, made it's bow
 in the Territorial House yesterday with fanfare of strong, but inef- fective, cries for immediate passage.
 Introduced by the House Veter- ans Committee as HB. A. the measure is substantially similar to Senate bill g, except as to fund raising methods.
 Launching the bill, Rep. Amer J. [ Peterson said:
 If we can get this bill before the Senate together with the in- come tax bill (HB. 26, passed by the House Tuesday, they'll take it. think the sales tax will ruin the bill they've got now"
 Rep. Stanley J. McCutcheon, sup porting Peterson, demanded: How much more time are we going to waste? We've been here ten days and done nothing for the veterans"
 Opponents to immediate passage argued that the House should hesi- tate to "steam-roll' important legis- lation, particularly as copies of the bill were not available for study yesterday.
 A roll call to advance the bill to second reading failed when Rep. Maurice Johnson asked permission to reconsider his pivotal vote.
 Conceding defeat, McCutcheon in- stalled the bill in top spot on to- days calendar.
 Other new matter in the after noon session was: House Joint Memorial 3, by Vuko- vich and Peterson, for prohibition of "otter" or beam" trawling any where along the Alaska coast line, referred to the Committee on Fish cries, Fish and Game. H.B. 28, which provides licenses and fees for pinball, slot machine and amusement device operators, was advanced to third reading and placed second on today's calendar The House suspended rules and passed H.B. 21 unanimously with
 an emergency clause affixed. The
 bill is designed to place all tax collection in the hands of the tax
 commissioner.
 1 A message from the Ketchikan
 Central Labor Council tAFL) en- dorsing the Green-Shattuck Work
 mems Compensation bill was read. | The House adjourned until 10 a. m. today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-14
NEW CHAPTER [ OF RATE MEET
 THIS EVENING

Inquiry. pointed toward regula- tion of Alaska Electric Light and Power Company rates, will continue this evening at 8 o'clock before the Juneau City Council, sitting as Q regulating board at the City Hall.
 H. L. Faulkner, AEL&P counsel. is expected to complete his cross examination of City Utilities En- gineer Walter T. Stuart and then call to the witness chair Henry l.. Gray, engineering consultant for the company.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-14
LEGISLATORS AT c c

Approximately 35 members of the Territorial Legislature were special guests today at the noon luncheon meeting of the Juneau Chamber Of Commerce. Speakers, introduced by R. E. Robertson, were Senators o. ID Cochran, were Senators and Representatives Amer J. Pe- terson and Maurice c. Johnson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-14
GRuENINGs ENTERTAIN

Honoring members of the Terri torial Medical Association. members of three Territorial Boards now meeting in Juneau, and Gen. Delos c. Emmons, Commander of the Alaskan Department, and his aides, Gov. and Mrs. Ernest Gruening last night entertained with dinner party for 50 guests.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-14
kRUG TAXES OVER
 ON NEXT MONDAY

WASHINGTON, March l4.-J. A. Kdug will take office next Monday as Secretary of the Interior. Acting Secretary Oscar L. Chapman an- nounced today that Krug would be sworn in at a ceremony in the In- terior Department's auditorium at II a. m. EST.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-14

TERRAIN. March 14.-A column of Russian troops which left Ta- brig in Azerbaijan was reported to- day to have swung westward in the direction of the Turkish border.
 Marshal Ivan Bagramian, Rus sian expert on tank warfare and campaigning in difficult terrain, has been in Tabriz two or three weeks, sources disclosed. Bagramian made his reputation as commander on the Baltic front in the war with Ger many.
 The Russian column which left Tabriz at first was reported nov ing orthward toward the Soviet border. At Marand, however. it turned westward toward Khoi, north of Lake Urrnia and near the Turkish border.
 Tabriz is about 40 miles directly east of the lake
 Other Soviet forces were report ed yesterday to have moved south of the lake at Miyanduab, near the Iraq border.
 MoDe At Night
 Khoi is 80 miles south and slight ly east of Mt. Ararat. This Turkish landmark stands just below the areas of Kars and Ardahan, which Russia has said should be ceded back to her.
 Moving mostly at night, another column was reported at Mianeh, southeast of Lake Urmia and the northern terminus of the railroad leading to Tehran. A hard-sur- faced road also connects Mianeh with Kazvin, Tehran and Karaj, 20 miles north Of Tehran. Soviet tanks, fuel and troops were seen yesterday at Karaj.
 The Russian garrison at Tabriz, capital of the proclaimed auto nomous state of Azerbaijan, was reliably reported to have been doubled or trebled in the past few weeks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-14
STEAMER MOVEMENTS

Margaret Schafer scheduled to sail from Seattle today.
 Alaska scheduled to sail from Seattle Saturday.
 Tongass scheduled to sail from Seattle Saturday, calling at all SEE. Alaska ports. including Haines.
 Princess Norah scheduled to sail from Vancouver March 19.
 North Sea, from Sitka. schedul ed southbound early Saturday evening.
 Columbia, from West. sehedul- southbound Saturday or Sunday.
 Baranof from the West. schedul- ed southbound during the weekend.
 Aleutian scheduled southbound about March 20
 WASHINGTON --- The War De- partment announced today 1t in tended to speed the discharge of more than 47,000 officers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-14

MOSCOW = Pravda says that atomic energy research would play a huge role in Russia's new five year plan.
 WASHINGTON = Senator Elmer Thomas (D-Okla) has introduced legislation to take away from sta- bilization director Chester Bowles any authority to fix margin re- quirements for traders on commod- ity exchanges.
 WASHINGTON Chairman May tD-Ky) discloses that House Military Subcommittee has request ed the State Department to rid it's intelligence service of personnel with strong Soviet leanings"
 WASHINGTON-John l.. Lewis has threatened to call his 100000 soft coal miners out of the pits April unless they are granted wage boosts, shorter work week and welfare and disqualification aid.
 WASHINGTON-The House has voted BAT to for authorization for expenditure of another $250,000,000, to convert Army and Navy barracks and other surplus war housing into temporary homes for distressed vet erans and their families.
 WASHINGTON-At a press con- conference, President Truman said he was not alarmed over interna- tional developments and also denied there is a rift between him and Secretary of State Byrnes.
 MOSCOW-The Army newspaper Red Star asserts that "1he United States during the postwar period intends to maintain quite huge armed forces, such as have nevo' been maintained during the peace time history of the United States"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-14
HUGE RED ARMY

What makes the situation more alarming is the fact that the Rus sians are maintaining huge army of 100000 men in Hungary. This tremendous concentration of troops in a country of only l5,000,00C people obviously is not necessary for internal policing, Furthermore
 this army consists of new, fresh troops and is located just south of
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-14
HOUSE pUT5 IN OWN VETS BILL;
 SALES TAX CUT
Efforts Made to Rush Meas. ure Through Wednesday
 Up Again Today

Vigorous discuss ion and amendment of HB. A, the "Ai- aska World War II Veterans Act" (House version), was cli- maxed by wcrd received in the closing minutes of the morn ing session in the Territorial House that the Senate had passed their version of the bill, I2 to 4.
 S.B. approximates H.B. A with the vital distinction that the Senate measure includes q sales tax as a revenue-raiser.
 The mornings stint for G.I. Joe included amendments to permit obtaining of both bonus es and leans on condition that enc be paid before the other is granted and to fix the interest rate on business loans other than for farming at four percent.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-14
 REPORTED
 AS TENSE
Soviet Troops Are Moving Mostly dt Night : Gar
 risons Strengthened

ISTANBuI, ' zIrkey. March l4.-Turkey, which still is fully mobilized, heard in uneasy si- Ience today that Russian com bat troops were moving south ward in Iran and down toward the Turkish-Iraq border.
 Government leaders were si- lent, but they have pledged to fight to the death before al- lowing any foreign foe to cross their borders.
 The Turkish army still is at war strength of approximately l,000,000 troops. Istanbul re- mains under a state of siege. The situation is tense.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-14

The Japanese were almost wholly an agricultural and fishing people before 1860.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-14
BULLE I ! N 5

MOSCOW = Pravda says that atomic energy research would play a huge role in Russia's new five year plan.
Evening star., 1946-03-10
NBC PROGRAMS SCORE

The recent Billboard
Magazine Radio Editors Poll
has awarded NBC programs
IA out of a possible 81 firsts.
Fred Allen, back on the
air after a years absence,
won the coveted program
they hate to miss" classifi-
cation. Bob Hope repeated
as "favorite comedian" and
Bing Crosby as "favorite
male singer" Dinah Shore
was another repeat winner,
scoring as favorite female
singer. Bill Stern again was
selected as "favorite sports
announcer" A newcomer to
the winners circle was Ken
Delmar who, as Senator
Claghorn," was named ra-
dio's newest star. H. V.
Kaltenborn took first-place
honors as the most inter-
eSting news commentator"
Don Wilson was top man in
the "favorite studio an
nouncer" category. John
Charles Thomas won out as
top male singer of the clas-
sizes. Fibber MCGEE and
Molly were chosen the "air'S
top commercial"
NBC programs honored in
the Billboard Poll were
INFORMATION PLEASE"
winning again in the "fa-
vorite quiz or contest pro-
gram" division; THE ARMY
HOUR" as top war pro-
gram" and the CHESTER
FIELD SUPPER CLUB" as
the "favorite 15-minute pro-
gram"
Evening star., 1946-03-10

line minds. Jerry, academi-
cally inclined, but responsive
and keenly intelligent. is not
far behind in deductive
powers.
The Norths always become
involved in criminal cases
entirely by accident. They
set forth on an innocent
iaunt which turns out to
have its sinister aspects
despite their best intentions
to steer clear of excitement.
All too soon the young pub
Usher and his wife are
neatly entangled in the
solution of the crime. Usual
ly, one of the suspects in
each case is a mild eccentric
who adds color and laugh
lines to the script.
Alice Frost and Joseph
Curtin play the title roles
while Stats CatSWorth in
terprets Lieutenant Bill Wei
gand and Walter Kinsella
plays Irish Sergeant Mullins.
Evening star., 1946-03-10
found his body. Kelly denied that,

found his body. Kelly denied that,
too.
To straighten the whole thing out
Joe Kelly has been in st. Peters,
burg, Fla, for long vacation on
orders from his doctor. He is
tanned, rested and ready for the
broadcast tonight.
y i Y
spot announcements. The
lanltors at the Rocky Mount. N. c..
High School called him the "ugliest
and meanest boy in school," but
the students voted KAY Kyser the
most likely to succeed. Marquis
Childs Will substitute for Raymond
Swing on March IA and Is when the
latter goes to Florida to speak at
HollinS College. David Wills,
Wilfrid Fleisher and MARQUIS Childs
will broadcast for Martin Agronskv
Whep the latter vacations March Is
through March %. Mike Hunni-
cutt managed to get new D. c. Ii
cense 1850. "Stumpus Club" is
now featuring celebrities of stage,
screen and radio in guest appear
ances. Mark AuSted is now fea-
turing information to absentee vot-
ers on his 7:30 pm. broadcasts.
K. Smith has been named
,hlef of CBS's European news staff
with headquarters in London. :.
Mary Frances Goodwin, daughter of
the famed Washington correspon-
dent, is now playing in the broad
way production, "A Would-Be Gen.
tleman." =. Fire Chief" Ed Wynn
Is expected back on the "Star Thea
,er" tonight. Helen Hayes will
receive the Red Cross Award of
Honor in recognition of her work in
recruiting nurses during the war.
Evening star., 1946-03-10
0FF-MIKE1IN
HuU9zIY

Parkyakarkus is laying plans
to launch the movie produc-
ton of his NBC show, Meet
Me at Parky's," when the
program goes off the air for
the summer months The
sale of Jerry Colonna's book.
Who Threw That Coconut?"
has passed the 100000 mark,
with a second edition being
readied Singing on two
shows a week is nothing new
for MICS Warde Donovan.
While a CT stationed in Italy,
Warde produced, emceed and
sang on Is shows a week for
the Army and Navy Bob
Burns owns the first rifle
sent back to the States from
Japan. 1t was captured there
even before the landing of
the 11th Airborne troops and
was sent to Burns in appre-
ClaClOn Tor the enjoyment
that his NBC program gave a
group of GIs :. MICS Red
Shelton says, "a skunk is a
cat with a dominating per-
sonality" MICS Bing
Crosby says, IF I had bet on
Paul Revere'S horse, the Brit
iSh would have reached Lex
ington first" Barry Fitz-
gerald, star of MICS His
Honor, the Barber" has be-
come so interested in grape
farming that he has bought
$500 acres of rich, fertile
grape land in CALIFORNIA;
Cucamonga district