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The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-17
CHARGES MADE BY RUSSIANS
 AGAINST JApS

TOKYO, Oct. 17-The Japanese repeatedly violated their non-ag- gression pact with Russia by searching and attacking Soviet ships during the war, the Russian prosecutor s. A. Golunsky said to- day to the International War Crimes Tribunal
 He presented documents report ing also that Russian crews were mistreated He said the Japanese went beyond their rights under international law in searching ships, many of them plying be- tween the United States west coast and Vladivostok with food and clothing.
 Golunsky said he expected to conclude Russia's prosecution Mon- day. He has yet to present Japan csc army officers captured when the Red Army overran Manchuria and northern Korea.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-17
COFFEE LID
 LIFTED NOW

WASHINGTON, Oct IT, OPA today removed price ceilings from coffee as it speeded up the de- control drive
 The price agency said it has ap- proved a decontrol petition on both green and roasted coffee at all lev els of distribution.
 As the White House prepared to hasten the scrapping of wage controls along with food price ceil- ings, OPA freed all vegetable fats and oils-Margarine, mayonnaise and salad dressings-from Federal restraits
 The agency said it agreed to lift it's price ceilings on coffee because data presented by the industry and obtained by OPA" indicated that supply and demand were ap- proximately in balance. ,
 The action represented the first formal approval of a petition for removal of ceilings on requests of one of OPA'S industrial advisory committees.
 The petitioner was the coffee in- dustry advisory committee
 OPA must act on such petitions within Is days and it pointed out that today's action came 10 days after the decontrol petition was accepted.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-17
SMALL CRAFT TO BRING FOODS NORTH
Alaska Demo Finance Chairman
 Calls EIetiion Repudiaiion of
 Policies of Present Governor

SEATTLE, Oct. 17-Edward Golf fey of Anchorage, Democratic fi- nance chairman for Alaska, said here today substantial gains made by Republicans in the recent Alas ka election should not be construed as trend against the Democratic Party.
 He said in a statement prepar- ed for newsmen that it does indi- cate a definite trend against Err nest Gruening, the present Cover nor of Alaska
 His statement continued.
 The people of Alaska have spok- en decisively and have reatfirm- ed their opposition to the present Governor and his policies. The proof lies in the fact, not that Re- publicans were elected, but that candidates whose previous record proves they were aligned with the Governor, were decisively defeated at the polls
 The results demonstrate con- dition recognized in the Territory of Alaska, namely, that Alaska can never develop and it's population increase in accordance with the policies of the national Democratic administration so long as Ernest Gruening is governor.
 The effect of Gruening's pol icy is to retard development rath- CT than to encourage it. Proof of this is the fact that no important industrial development has taken place while Gruening has been governor, nor can there be any improvement while Gruening is governor.
 Coffey was also President of the Territorial Senate at the last ses- sion.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-17
DUKE, DUCHESS OF
 WINDSOR VICTIMS
 OF BOLD ROBBERY
(By THE ASSOCIATED pREss)

Europe has had it's second big mystery in 24 hours-and this time it's a case for Sherlock Holmes on his own home grounds.
 Only a few days after their ar rival in England, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor have been the victims of a sensational burglary Thieves broke into the fashionable country estate of the Earl of Dud- ley, where the royal couple are guests, and stole a considerable amount of jewelry belonging to the Duke and Duchess.
 Just how much was stolen is not yet revealed. But the Duchess. her self, is said to have collection of blue sapphires, rubies, diamonds, emeralds and other gems worth about $1,000,000.
 The shreWdest brains in Scotland yard are on the job. Apparently the burglary occurred yesterday for the detectives were summoned late last night to the Earl's home at Sunningdale, in Surrey. That's near the famous racing center of Ascot and only an hours drive from Lon den. Scotland Yard hunted all though the night for clues-but if the detectives lound any, it's their  owh deep secret.
 There are two theories one, that it was a second story job. The Duke turning detective, joined Scotland Yard authorities in searching the grounds. They were seen to pay special attention to fire escape leading to an open window on the second story of the Earl's home, Ednam Lodge The other theory is that the burglars walked boldly through the main doorway and into the suite occupied by the former British King and his Baltimore born Duchess.
 During recent months there have been number of daring burglaries in and around London. Beatrice Lillie, the actress, lost more than $12,000 in jewelry and other valu- ables couple of weeks ago.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-17
13 DEAD IN pLANECRASH
 IN WYOMING
Graft Is Demolished when Comes Down in Snow-
 storm on Level Plain

LARAMIE, Wyo., Oct. 17-The crash of a chartered eastbound passenger plane killed all 10 pas sengers and the crew of three dur ing a heavy snowstorm on the level plains three miles west of here early today.
 The plane, identified by a Civil Aeronautics Administration spokes- man as two-engine craft oper- ated by the Mats Air Transport Service, private concern operated by former naval fliers, was enroute from Oakland, Calf, to Chicago, land was to have stopped at Chey- |enne for refueling and change of crew, the CAA said. No stop was scheduled here.
 Acting Coroner E. K. Knight of Albany county said the twin en- gined craft was demolished when it plummeted to earth on a level field just north of the airport about l a. m. Bodies and wreckage were
  strewn over an area of 300 square yards.
 Knight said there were eight men and three women aboard in addition to the plot and co-pilot.
 Knight and county sheriff's of ficers and police searched the area and wreckage with flashlights and removed II bodies. Two of the vic- tims died later in the Laramie hos pital.
 The. acting coroner said one of the bodies was hurled from the wreckage into a barbed wire fence Some of the bodies were found 75 yards from the plane, and others beneath bits of debris. State Highway Patrollman E, E Peters said the plane skidded for 300 yards before the crumpled and ! twisted fuselage came to stop ! One motor was thrown 30 yards from the fuselage, and another motor and landing wheel 50 yards from the spot where the body of the plane came to rest. Knight said eight of the pas5en- gers were sailors.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-17
DREAMB0AT GREW
 TO BE DECORATED

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17-The B. 29 Pacusan Dreamboat arrives in Washington today and medals awaited it's crew members for their historic top-of- f-the-world flight from Hawaii to Cairo.
 The men will be decorated by Gen, Carl A. Spaatz, commander of Army Air Forces. who ordered the big planes nonstop flight to demonstrate that this country is open to air attack across the Polar ice cap.
 The Dreamboat arrived at Vest over Field, Mass, from Paris yes terday in the unofficial record time of 12 hours, 20 minutes. This bettered the old unofficial mark O. a TWO Constellation plane by two hours and Il minutes.
 Two weeks ago the Dreamboat flew nonstop from Hawaii to Cairo, a distance of more than 10000 miles in 39 hours and 26 minutes. Col. Clarence s. Irvine of St. Paul, Neb., pilot of the Dream boat, is the holder of numerous long -distanct records. There were reports he may be asked to lead the army's proposed roundthe world flight of a group of BAWO- Us next month.
 Maj. R. B. Snodgrass, Seattle, is one of the crews flight engineers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-17
FOR INSISTED ON SHIPMENTS
 FOR RUSSIANS
Lend-Lease Commitments Ordered Fulfilled, Re-
 qdrdIess of Effect

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17-Presi- dent Roosevelt's insistence in 1942 that Russian lend-lease promises be fulfilled regardless of the ef- feet on any other part of our war program" prompted official War Production Board concern.
 WIPE members accordingly in- structed Chairman Donald M Nell son to tell MT. Roosevelt of the drastic effect his stand was hay ing on the entire American pro- duction schedule.
 This became known today with publication by the Civilian Produc- ton Administration of the minutes of the War Production Board and it's predecessor agencies-a five volume report on top-level produc- tion problems from June, 1940 to October, 1945.
 MT. Roosevelt wrote WIPE March IT, 1942; noting that shipments to Russia were far behind schedule and, the published minutes related that many shipments have been placed in a position subordinate tc other requirements"
 The President stated his wish, the document went on, that all materiel promised under the Mos COW protocol be released for ship ment at the earliest possible date regardless of the effect on any oth- CT part of our program"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-17
CHANNEL DREDGE I5 YACHT CLUB
 PROJECT HERE

Announcement that the Juneau Yacht Club had successfully nego- tiated with the Territorial Engi- neer toward surveying Gastineau Channel preparatory to having it dredged was the special news" re- leased last night before members Of the Yacht Club at their meeting in the City Council Chambers.
 Long a sorely needed project here, the channel dredging is the first major work for which the Yacht Club, formed this year, has assumed responsibility.
 Jack Fletcher was officially elec- ted Commodore and other officers were elected as follows: Rod Dar- nell, Vice Commodore; Dr. William Blanton, Rear Commodore; E. L. Hunter, Treasurer; Dr. c. c. Car ter. Trustee for three year period Magnus Hansen, Trustee for two year period; Dr. J. o, Rude, Trus- tee Tor one year period
 Confer With Smith
 After discussion as to what depth and width the channel should be dredged a committee was appointed to work with Engineer Leonard Smith and get the project under way immediately.
 rTal,ic oo,.,,,.if4na ;e oo,,onaeaI of Cash Cole, Hansen, and Edmund Krause.
 The channel dredging is num- Der one project for the club this year, officers said, but there are others being planned.
 All of them are designed to aid both the boat men and Juneau in general" Vice Commodore Darnell announced.
 Charter Closed
 Last night was the dead line for charter membership. The club now has 79 such members and the char ter has been closed This does not mean, however, that other persons may not join the club. officers hastened to explain last night. We want every boat man on the Channel to be a member, not only boat owners, but operators. or people interested in boating-in fact, the more we can get into the club, the more good We can do for the city of Juneau Jack Burford of the club said
 The club also went on record as objecting to the removal of the U $. Coast Guard office from Ju- neau, and as favoring the return ol the Inspectors office which has been vacant since the retirement of John Newmarker.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-17
The W ashington Merry Go Round
By DREW PEARSON

WASHINGTON-B the Army and Navy are Squawking privately but vigorously to President Tru- man over his determination to bal ance the budget at their expense.
 Only way he can balance it is by chopping down Army Navy expen- ditures. Anyone who looks over the budget sheet of the U. S. Govern ment can see that that is where the big expenditures are. Most civ- ilian agencies were cut to the bone during the war and have continued that way. The Army and Navy, however, still are padded.
 Therefore, Truman has already cut billions from the Army and Navy, which brought howls of an- guish from both. The Army main tained it needed all the $7,263, ,542,- 400 voted it by Congress and the Navy said it needed all the $4,119,- 659,300-if they were to keep pace with Russia.
 Despite their howls, however, Truman refused to budge on the two-billion cut. Furth erm O. r e though it hasn't leaked out yet, he plans to cut another billion within the next few days or weeks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-17
Adm. Waestile Dies in Fast

WASHINGTON, Oc:. 47.-Adm. Russell Randolph Waesche, 50, war time commandant of the Coast Guard died at the Naval Medical Center in nearby Bethesda, Md, today.
 Waesche, a native of Thurmont, Md, was head of the Coast Guard from June IA, 1886, until his retire ment last Dec. 3l.
 After his retirement, President Truman designated him as one of the elder statesmen for National Defense, a group of ten top-ranking military and naval dealers.
 Waesche was graduated from the Coast Guard Academy in 1906 and became a full admiral on April 4, 1945. He is survived by his widow and three sons, two of them off cers in the Coast Guard and the other in the Army Air Force.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-17
 REFUSED 10
 co. VESSELS
Seattle C-of-C Aiding in Compiling Relief
 Cargo Lists

SEATTLE, Oct. l7.-Burt Nelson. chairman of the maritime strikers northwest Committee for Maritime Unity, announced yesterday that food and livestock Iced would be given strike clearance for shipment to Alaska, if carried in small craft privately owned and having no charter connections with any steamship company"
 He said machinery was being set up to clear such craft, including fishing vessels and small freight boats.
 We are not on strike against the people of Alaska, but we are on strike against the shipowners and stevedoring companies" he ad- ded.
 Supervising selection and alloca- ton of relief shipments to Alaska will be Mayor William F. Devin, Seattle; John L. Lichtonwalnor, of the U. s. Department of the Inter- for, and It. Comdr, Edward Ches- ter, personal representative of AL aska's Governor
 A minor dispute over quarters assigned a boatswain on the Army troopship Chanute Victory was settled yesterday to permit it to sail for Alaska.
 Nelson said small, independent vessels are available in this area and their owners have signified their willingness to carry relief supplies to all Alaska ports.
 Several craft with cargo capacity of 120 tons or less, are expected to start leading in Seattle as soon as shipping details are worked out, the union official reported.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-17
PRICES DROP AS CONSUMER
 WONT I BUY
De(oniroI System Thrown Into High Gear with
 After Clicking
(BY THE ASSOCIATED PREssJ

Prices for livestock, dairy pro- ducts, cotton and grains started to slide in markets across the na- tion today as Washington threw the decontrol program into high gear.
 Record prices paid Wednesday for hogs. cattle and sheep were punctured by the impact of arrival of tens of thousands of animals at principal markets.
 At Chicago hogs dropped S2 to $7 hundredweight and at St. Lcuis nearly as much.
 In Omaha, livestock trucks lined up for 2l2 miles to unload
 At Kansas City. where an all- night stream of animals glutted the market, and elsewhere the trend was downward.
 Cattle and sheep quotations also wavered from the Wednesday peaks.
 At New York, wholesale butter prices cracked ' to cents per pound
 The sharp break was attributed to strong consumer resistance to retail levels of $l pound and more
 Cotton futures in New York broke $10 a bale.
 New York cheese declined l to cents a pound. Eggs declined l to 3 cents per dozen in New York. At the grain futures markets in Chicago wheat lost the limit of cents a bushel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-17
Cease Fire" Order,
 Delayed in Batavia

BATAVIA, Oct. IT, - Further meetings of the joint Dutch-Indo- nesian Truce Commission were de- ferred until tomorrow as Premier Sutan Sjahrir of the "Indonesian Republic" departed for Jogjakarta in British plane to confer with his cabinet.
 His departure further delayed is- suing formal cease fire order, although both sides have directed their forces to avoid hostilities.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-17
PROSPECTS BRIGHTEN

respects Tor one or more relief vessels to be cleared from Seattle to bring emergency supplies to AL askan communities now without ship service due to maritime strike appeared to brighten today, the Governor was iniormed in a wire from his naval aide, It. Comdr. E. P. Chester, who is in Seattle repre- senting the Governor in the nego- tiationS.
 An estimate of the tonnage of es- sential cargo for each Alaska port is being prepared by Arthur Gan- son, manager of the Alaska Diyi- sion Of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce, Chester reported, and added The number and type of relief vessels that may be cleared will depend largely on the tonnage of vitally essential cargo required by each port" Ccmdr. Chester said the Unicn was demanding that the emergency supplies be sent via
 mall independent carriers and that an Alaskan steamship line freighter would not be cleared un- less it is last resort
 The cargo clearance committee was still in session today and Ches- ter reported he expected an answer later in the day as to what ship or ships would be cleared All towns in the Territory in need of supplies have wired their needs to the Gov ernor's Office and have placed their orders with Seattle whole salers
 All Alaskan communities are down on supplies of all kinds and some, such as Wrangell, Petersburg, Skagway, Haines, Valdez. Cordova, Seward and Kodiak are without many essential food items such as meat, eggs. butter. milk, canned milk. fresh vegetables and canned fruits.
 Some of the communities have been without ship for more than 40 days Wrangell reported it had not had supply ship for AT days.
 The Governor has been in daily contact with Seattle and Washing on
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-17
Where Suicide Poison Came From Still Un-
 answered Question
(BY THE ASSOCIATED PREss)

The answer may be at hand to one of the questions in the Goering suicide mystery-how did he come to know it was time for him to take poison if he was to escape the hangman?
 It was Suggested today, in a dispatch from Nuremberg by one of the eight Allied correspondents who was in on those ast fatal hours. They had been taken on a tour of the death row in Nuremberg prison shortly before the executions were to start. Naturally there was con- siderable commotion, with the cor respondents peeking into the small iron-barred portholes of each of the condemned mems cells,
 COmmOtion Tip0ff
 When they came to Goering, they saw him lying in bed-one arm loutstretched over the army blanket which covered him; the other fold- ed over his chest with the fist closed. Perhaps in that fist was the vial of Potassium cyanide The commotion caused by the visitors may have served to tip off Goering that the hour of his doom was al- most at hand. It is possible that in the moment, or moments, that the G. I. guarding Goering's cell turned his head-it was only human for him to turn around to see what the stir was all about-that the Nazi crown prince slipped the dead- ly vial into his mouth.
 The big mistake, says the Ameri- can correspondent, was when the newsmen were taken through the condemned block in a body. It might have turned out differently, he suggests, if the correspondents had been taken through one or two at a time.
 Big Question Unanswered
 But the main question-how, where and when Goering got the poison-still is unanswered publicly. The three-man army board which is working on that is calling in every person who might have had some contact with the Reichmar-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-17
AFL Seeks Change
 In Housing Plans

CHICAGO, H., Oct. IT, The American Federation of Labor has asked the administration to revise it's housing plans for veterans so that there will be more apartments built for rent and fewer one-family homes for sale.
 The convention also demanded that Congress be called back into special session to enact the Wag- ner- -Ellender-Taft general housing bill
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-17
Ashes of StiIweII
 S(afiered on Pacific

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1.-The ashes of General Joseph Stilwell were scattered over the Pacific Ocean today The same three crew members who flew Stilwell on his missions over China and Burma, carried the ashes to sea in his per- sonal plane after circling over the Stilwell home at Carmel. Califor- mia. It was their last assignment frcm their former commander.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-17
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Oct. IT. = Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 5is. American Can 84. Anaconda 38as, Wright 6, International Harvester 73M, Kennecott 46l2, New York Central l53s, Northern Pacific l9as, U. s. Steel 70, Pound $4.03A.
 Sales today were l,3l0,0O0 shares.
 Dow, Jones averages today are as follows: industrials 17l.76, rails 47.59, utilities 34.68.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-17
MANY ABSENTEE VOTERS

The office of the Clerk of the District Court here today reported that total of 2O9 absentee ballots has so far been received from First Division Commissioners. Absentee ballots are to be counted here at 9 o'clock pm. next Tuesday. Out come of the race for the eighth First Division House of Represen- tatives seat is now dependent upon the absentee tally.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-10-17
Elliott Roosevelt
 Quits His Position

NEW YORK, Oct. IT. - Elliott Roosevelt, son of the late President has resigned as President of Elm pire Airlines, Inc, because of the press of "other activities and per sonal obligations"
 Roosevelt's resignation is an- nounced by Dean Alfunge, chair man of the board of the airline which operates wholly within New York State.