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Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1946-09-01
SCANDINAVIAN AMERICAN
NORWAY'S BATAAN DEATH
MARCH HEROINE DECORATED

Among the survivors of Bataan arc
many who will remember the staunch
little Norwegian Salvation Army lassie
who marched side by side with Mac
Arthur's men from Corregidor. Now
returned to her homeland, S. A. Major
Gunvor Wilberg has been awarded the
Liberation Cross by King Haakon VII
of Norway in recognition OF her role
as Angel of the Death March
During those days of torture she
nursed the sick and the dying Her
work with the GI's imprisoned in Jap
starvation camps and the thousands Of
intcrned civilians had made her a ira
dition by the time the Philippines were
finally liberated. Risking her life daily
carrying messages from camp to camp,
she obtained and secretly distributed
food to starving prisoners, cared tor
the sick, and in her own way admins
tered to those who were beyond human
assistance Major Gunvor Wilberg, one
of the bravest of that great organjza-
tion-The Salvation Army-is a credit
to both country and calling.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1946-09-01
FALL OUT" PRODUCTION

Medical" history of one kind or the
other was made in Norway recently. 1t
was Easter morning and tension was
running high on the farm of one Nils
Odegaard A sizeable family invest
ment (Which had been growing steadily
for many months) was now on the
verge of being lost altogether, gravely
threatening the prospects for food and
income during the coming year. Ira
sedy was averted, however, with the
arrival of the looal veterinary who dur
ing three hour Caeserean operation,
succeeded in relieving the family brood
SOW of fifteen living offspring. Seem
ingly we'll satisfied with their record
and their contribution to national pro-
ductlon, both mother and family are
doing well.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1946-09-01
PACE A

Zurich, Switzerland which was ex-
tended to Marseilles, France, three days
later. First test flights on the COM
panys north Norway route were begun
on April 20 and will be opened to reg
ular passenger and freight traffic by
May IS. There will be direct flights
from Oslo to Trondheim with further
stops including Bodo, Svolvaer, Narvik,
Harstead and Tromso. With the cree
ton of the necessary beacons and radio
bearing points, the line will eventually
be extended to Kirkenes on the Nor
wegian- Russian border
DNL representatives arc now in
Moscow negotiating for possible Nor
wayRuSSla air route.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1946-09-01
BRITISH RECEIVE" SWEDES

England has received its first postwar
tourists.
They are 80 Swedes, who brought their
own food, and they sleep nights on the
5. S. Suecla, the ship they came in.
The British Government let it he
known that most tourists will not be wei
come until next year because of the tight
housing and food situation.
The Swcdsh-Lloyd liner in a new coat
of white paint presents startling con
trast to the battered and dingy docks
where it is tied up. Special bus services
have been arranged to take the visitors
on A tour of Parliament, ST. Paul'S Clthc-
drll, and to Buckingham Palace to see
the changing of the guard The latter IS
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1946-09-01
NORWAY AIRLINE
EXPANDS OPERATIONS

Chairman Thomas Falk, of Norway's
DNL AirlineS (Det Norske Luftfarts-
selskap) recently stated that his COM
pany hopes to operate eventually with
out State support. AT the present time,
the Norwegian Government has mil
lion Kroner invested in the new cor
poraton. Approximately half of the
eomPanyS share capital is being used
for the purchase of new planes
On May ), DNL opened route to
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still performed without the Colorfui IRE.
war uniforms
The Swedish passengers are allowed TO
entertain English friends at meals on
board ship during the weeks stay there
British eyes bulge at two big tables of
smorgasbord Seeing snowy, unpatched
tableclothS and other linen is a rare treat
Three Swedish-Lloyd ships will carry
visitors between Stockholm and London
this summer and serve as hotel at the
British Capital. The British Post Office
has agreed to deliver mail direct to the
ship.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1946-09-01

AT meeting in Oslo last week, rep
rcsentativeS of the Norwegian, Swedish
and Danish airlines announced the
formation of a Joint Scandinavian air
service between Scandinavia and North
and South America. The three airlines
joined under the new operation in
clude Bet DanSk LuftfartSselSkap
DDD, bet Norske LuftfartSselSkap
OND, and the Svcnsk Interkontin-
entail Lufttrafik Aktiebolag (SILA).
Evening star., 1946-03-24
Atcheson Sees Red
Challenge in Japan

Development of real democracy"
in Japan faces strong challenge in
Japanese Communism, George At
cheson, jr., political adviser to Gen.
Macarthur, said here last night.
THE Japanese Communists are
making a strong bid for mass sup
port" he declared in a National
Broadcast University of the Air"
discussion. They have q definite
program with a wide appeal.
Unless we can prove that the
necessary reforms can be carried
out within the framework Of what
We believe to be a democratic sys-
tenn, radical elements of all COM
plexions will gather more and more
support from discontented sections
of the population"
He said that in the long run eco
nomic questions may determine
whether the japanese will swing
toward. another Fascist dictator
ship or toward the new Japanese
Communism, or whether they will
take the road Of real democracy"
Senator Knowland, Republican of
California, who recently visited ia
pan as a representative Of the
Mead Committee studying surplus
property disposal, and Brig. Gen.
George F. Schulgen, deputy director
of the War Departments Civil Al
fairs Division, participated In the
program with Mr.. Atcheson, who
plans to return soon to Japan after
consultations here.
The three agreed that Japan's
military feudalism can be changed
to a democracy, and that it will be
long and difhcult job.
Evening star., 1946-03-24
Army Recruiting Office
Seeks Civilions Here

Additional civilian men workers
are urgently needed for recruiting
duty in Washington, Maj. Raymond
M. Peak, commanding ofhcer of the
local recruiting station, announced
yesterday. -.-
Applicants may apply at the re-
cruiting Office, 403 Tenth street NV.
Requirements, according to Mai.
Peak, are an interest in recruiting,
good personality and neatness Of ap-
pearance.
Evening star., 1946-03-24
| 500 a Plate
Dinners Limited
To 700 Galleries

The Jackson Day dinner at the
Mayflower Hotel last night, for
which Democrats paid 500 a plate,
was 20 arranged as to limit each
guest to TOO calories-half the daily
calory allotment for individuals in
the food shortage areas of Europe.
The dinner was entirely of foods
that are plentiful, the menu noted.
Nothing you eat tonight will de-
prive any one in Europe" was the
comment.
Here is the menu:
Essence OF Tomato
Celery OliUes Carrots
Rhine Wine
Baked Halt Chicken
Ne,1 Peas Parsley Potatoes
B0urose, BY.
Mired Green Salad tDith
SWeetened Vinegar Dressing
Melon. Grapefruit, Pineapple
and Orange Coupe
Oatmeal Molasses Cookies
Demitdsse
Cigars Cigarettes
Evening star., 1946-03-24

cooperation based upon mutual
confidence-to win the people, s
peace of abundance for alive, as
Democrats, must give effective and
determined and fighting leadership.
We know that We cannot trust the
reactionary Republican leadership
to lead the Nation In this postwar
period. We know what sins this
leadership has committed upon the
people in the name of Republican
normalcy. This Is the normalcy
that gave us the senseless Republi-
can tariff policies of the 20s and
early 30s-and we know that the
reactionary Republicans, like the
Bourbons. never forget. We know
that a Republican congressional
victory next fall would have a
gravely disturbing effect on the
whole international situation-for
the traditional Republican isola-
ZIONIST policies would inevitably lead
to world disaster. We know, finally,
that this brind Of normalcy will
lead, as always, to boom, bust-and
chaos.
But If we Democrats seek to con-
tinue to lead, we must be worthy
as leaders. We must be the party
Of progress in a real two-party sys-
tem-the party that offers hope OF
progress for all the people, regard
less of color or creed. Into this party
We must welcome all independent
Republicans-all independent pro-
gresSiyes everywhere - who seek
progress and can not find 1t else
where.
Hits at Coalition.
In our own party, We have been
done great harm by those who have
Joined in a coalition against pro-
gress-by those who wrap them
selves with the tradition Of Jeffer-
son and Jackson, but whose actions
belle their pretensions.
So to keep our own party on the
side of progress, We must call upon
those Democrats who have been
harmful to our cause to return to
the way OF Jefferson and Jackson
and to honor our side of the fence
with their mugs" as well as their
"wumps."
I say this without rancor, be-
cause spent some years on the
fence myself one Of
those seeking progress and who
found q door to opportunity-and
the door was labeled "The Demo-
cratic Party"
The Democratic party must well
come every American, white and
black, who believes in the rights Of
man. And to continue its national
leadership, 1t must be irrevocably
committed to the ideals and the
down-to-earth practically Of JET
ferson, Jackson. Lincoln, Wilson and
Roosevelt. Then the Democratic
party can face the future unafraid
secure in the peoples support.
Then, we as Nation can turn over
to our children m abundant Amer
lea, In an abundant world-dedi-
Gated to continuous progress and to
lasting peace.
Evening star., 1946-03-24

In the history Of this or any other
country.
We have proposed legislation for
this task. That legislation is now
before the Congress. have strong
ly urged its prompt enactment. In
this connection, there are two pro-
posed amendments to the pending
housing measure which also are of
vital Importance: One to provide
premium payments for expanded
production of materials, the other
to prevent further speculation in
existing housing.
There Is constant pressure for an
increase in the price Of building
materials. No one questions that
some adjustments - both up and
down - are needed, ii we are to
complete our building program at
full speed. But price increases all
along the line are clearly out of the
question. The price of homes al
ready is too high.
We must stimulate home build
ing by methods which will not send
prices sky-rocketing far beyond the
means Of the average citizen. That
Is the reason for premium payments,
which would be used to break bot
tlenecks.
The price controls we advocate
are aimed specifically at halting
further imitation in real estate. We
urge that the future sale price of
any home be made the ceiling price
on that home for the duration OF
the emergency. Under this plan,
any home-owner could sell his prop
erty in q free and open market.
However, such property could not
then be resold by . Spectator for
higher price resulting In a quick
and unearned proflt.
The veterans returning from bat
tlefronts all over the world deserve
the opportunity to obtain homes
and at reasonable prices. They
must not become the victims of
spectators. am satisfied that the
American people intend to give them
Evening star., 1946-03-24

Democratic leaders to improve our
national defenses.
I say, without any partisan ran
cor, the cold record clearly reveals
that our political opponents voted
overwhelmingly against the most
essential defense measures. OF
course, when subsequent events
proved beyond question their short
sightedness, most of our opponents
changed their policy.
U. s. Must Lead WAY,
Yet many Republicans, OF all peo-
pie, then charged the Democratic
administration with failure to pre-
pare more adequately for events
which they themselves said would
never occur!
Do you remember back there
when the Republicans called it a
phony war?
Let us be tolerant, however, OF
the inconsistencies of man. Let us
rather concentrate upon the ur-
gent problems before us.
America must lead the way to q
better world order. We seek in
creasingly close friendship with all
nations. And we shall strengthen
the foundations of the United Ma
tions. Surely, We shall never re-
treat merely because of dangers
along the road to peace and prog
ress. Despite opposition and all
difficulties, we shall attain our goal
"A prosperous and peaceful world.
At home every one Of us should
subordinate the differences of the
past to expedite the progress of the
future. Let us devote ourselves to
the important problems Of peace,
and to the promotion of the general
welfare. They go hand In hand. For
without lasting peace in the world,
prosperity and security at home be-
come temporary illusions. And a
repetition Of such tragedy must
not occur!
The solution of the tremendous
social problems of our day should
not be a partisan affair. No one
class, group or party can hope to
solve all the complicated problems
facing America. Their solution re-
quires the wholehearted co-opera-
ton Of every element within our
great country. And America will
reach its high destiny only If we re-
main strongly united in the endless
quest for justice.
Hope for Lasting Peace.
Above and beyond all political
considerations, Americans deeply
yearn for sound and lasting peace.
Not merely the future of our politi-
cal parties is at stake in the coming
peace settlements. The future well
fare of our country is at stake. The
and the lives of your chill
dren and mine are at stake. For
their sake, for America, and for all
humanity, let us rededicate ourselves
to the noble cause Of peace.
AS in Jackson's time, We Ameri-
cans must continue to live cour-
Evening star., 1946-03-24

ageously. We should emulate the
valor and the determination Of our
forefathers -those brave men who
conquered the physical frontiers Of
this vast continent.
The. modern economic, political
and social frontiers, which still con-
front all Of US, offer an even greater
challenge to our moral stamina and
to our intellectual integrity. This
challenge also must be met. This
victory must be won. I am confident
that. with divine guidance. no prob
lem on earth exists that will not
yield to the Intelligence, courage
and eternal faith OF free hen.
Evening star., 1946-03-24

a fair break. I am convinced that
the veterans emergency housing
program can and will succeed.
My friends in Congress have got
to make choice. They've got to
make up their minds whether they're
for the veterans rights or whether
they're going to bow to the real
estate lobby.
The problem of reconversion in
wolves much more than a physical
change-over to the production OF
civilian goods. Our financial poll
cies are also being adapted to meet
our new peacetime needs. These
policies will help greatly in MAIN
tanning high levels OF production,
employment and national income.
We are on our way to a balanced
budget and further reduction in the
public debt. Full production, maxi
mum employment and . high ma
tional income will make this sound
program possible. In the end, that
is the only way to meet the govern
ment's financial obligations and at
the same time lessen the taxpayers
burden.
No phase of economic life has
been so completely disrupted as our
international economic relations.
During the war, the bulk of foreign
trade was done by or for govern
ments. Here, too, there must be
reconversion. World trade must be
restored-and 1t must be returned
to private enterprise.
Chance for Other Countries.
We need q world in which all
countries can do business with each
other, and with us. That means
giving other countries a chance to
reconstruct their shattered
lands. 1t also means maintaining
orderly exchange arrangements
through the cooperation of the
United Nations. Already We have
made substantial progress. Only
few days ago, at Savannah, Ga, the
International Bank and the Inter-
national Monetary Fund, created at
Breton WOODS, became organized
institutions.
The financial policies We are fol-
lowing are adapted to the needs of
our time. I feel confident that they
will help make this a strong and
sound country in a free and pro-
gressive world.
The United States of America
has achieved world leadership. For
that result the Democratic Party,
IS the party of enlightened inter-
is primarily respon-
sible. We must maintain that lead
ership. And the Democratic party
must continue to lead the way.
A tremendous price has been paid
Tor the peace and security we
enjoy tonight. Payment
began long ago by our brave al
les, who first bore the brunt of all
,ut aggression. At that time, our
were still debating, and
almost defeating, most efforts Of !
Evening star., 1946-03-24
Democratic Speakers
In 800 Cities Second
Truman Unity Plea
BY me Asseeieisd Press

President Truman's appeal last
night for party unity and party
responsibility was seconded by
Democratic speakers at Jackson Day
dinners held in some 800 cities to
raise funds for the party.
T The theme Of party unity, and
particularly support Of the Presi-
dent and his program, ran through
the speeches, along with praise of
the democratic record.
Senator johnson, Democrat, of
Colorado at Charleston, w. Va
There Is room for many shades of
opinion under the Democratic tent.
But these divergent groups must
have the common objective of ad-
vancing the cause of the people, at
home and abroad. ="
Party Has Momentum.
Secretary Of the Treasury vinson
at Louisville, Ky.-"Our party and
our administration have momentum
upon the road of peace and pros
perity. We are taking the steps
necessary to build . sound and ex-
pansive economy with full produc-
ton, employment, and a high ma
tional income. There will be
difIicult days. But we have had
dificult days before. This time . I.
we have had more experience and
We now have more unity Of purpose. j"
Senator Lucas, Democrat, of I'LL
nois at Providence, r. 1.-The
hour Is here when all Americans
should share with him (Truman)
the enormous responsibilities be-
queathed to him through the death
Of President Roosevelt. Notwith-
standing the fact that we are pass
ing through one of the most critical
and dangerous economic cycles. we
find some reactionary Republican
leaders for partisan reasons trying to
sell the President of the United
States down the river"
Forrestal Stresses, Liberalism.
Secretary of the Navy Forrestal
at New Orleans - Liberalism is
neither the special privilege nor the
private property of any one group,
and many men in many different
ways advance the cause of liberty
and liberalism-men in business
men In labor, men in the church,
and men in the government. CTru-
mani exemplifies what have said. -
Senator Mcclellan, Democrat, of
Arkansas at Little Rock: Secretary
Wallace and those of his school Of
thought are bent on regimenting the
conscience of Southern Democrats
and others by coercion, intimidation
and threats OF reprisals."
Senator Kilgore. Democrat. OF
West Virginia. at Indianapolis
80 Churchill's remarks cat Full
ton, Mo- gave comfort and encour-
agement to the pseudo-interna-
tionalists within the Republican
party. They recognized in his belli-
cose phrases wedge with which
the unity OF the United States could
be split before 1t becomes firmly
Fortunately for us, and for the
world, Mr.. Churchill overstepped
himself on this occasion . The re-
action to his speech was not what
he had hoped for"
Secretary Of Labor Schwellenbach
at Seattle-"I know that President
Truman will not falter in his cour-
age and will persist until the right
answers are found. The American
people, regardless of their politics.
must stand behind him and support
him in the terrific tasks that lie
ahead"
Evening star., 1946-03-24
Text of WoIIoce's Jackson Doy Speech

to provide and maintain = peace of
abundance.
These two fights have been car
ried on increasingly by Franklin
Roosevelt's successor-Harry Tru-
man.
I know that at times he has felt,
as Roosevelt felt-that they are all
against him. And as the fight be-
comes more intense, he will feel this
more and more. But Harry Truman
can find courage as we'll as comfort
In the knowledge that he is fight
ing in the brave and goodly COM
pany OF Jefferson, Jackson, Lincoln,
Wilson and Roosevelt.
Welcome Opposition Now.
No President can hit hard in the
peoples cause without being reviled.
But now Is the time when hard
blows must be struck. Now is the
time for us to earn the bitter op-
position of selfish men of special
interests.
And, Mr.. President, I know that
you will forgive me here for taking
little glance ahead at Tuesday,
November S. We can stand the
reviling. the insults-yes, even the
lies-if we deserve and get the peo-
pies votes on that day.
The people believe, as you do, Mr..
President, that atomic energy must
be under civilian control-so that
it may be great blessing and not
a curse. The people dislike all this
talk of inevitable war. And the
people don't want industrial strife.
The people want jobs that pro-
vide a decent annual income-jobs
that produce fair return to those
who own the tools of production.
They rejoice with you, Mr.. Presi-
dent, that SO ma1iy OF the strikes
have been fruitfully settled-so that
We, as Nation, can now get to work
on the biggest job of all-that of
assuring full production and full
employment. Those who put prop
erty before people naturally decry
the words-full production and full
employment. They say these words
are merely the catch phrases OF
demagogues. But the great voice
Of the people says differently. And
as Jefferson and Jackson and Roose-
velt knew and understood so well,
that great voice speaks true-and
rings true.
Also, Mr.. President, the people
rejoice in your fortnight statement
that the policy Of your administra-
ton is steadfastly to avert even the
causes that make for war. The
people do not want to fight another
war either with or against England
or Russia-or with or against any
combination of nations. They seek
the open door of good neighborli-
ness; they seek well-founded and
mutual confidence; they seek only
peace. And they want to make the
United Nations Organization al
workable instrument to achieve
these ends.
Example Set for Abroad.
Peoples elsewhere throughout the
world will demand the same from
their leaders They will demand
this with q tremendous voice that
arises from their combined sacri-
flee and suffering.
But to win this peace Of contin-
uous full profitable production and
full gainful employment here at|
home-to win the peace 81 world