The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-03-29

HNL JOAtA1lA " IAtI AN0AH he had reccanued the episode as truly as he could recall it. Though the bill concerned was not impor- tant, the principle involved is.
 Election Aid
 In direct reply to a query by President Edward D. Coffey, the Governor answered that he had done what he could to help the election of Delegate Bartlett-and Senator N. R. Walker.
 Answering Senator Allen Shattuck that the proceeding at hand is evil dence of confusion not previously existing in Alaskas Legislature which the Governor has created by his attacks on that body, Gruening refused to recognize that confus- ion exists He said steady progres has been made session after session. He declared himself surprised at the reaction to the Green Book" that it was not intended as an att tack on the l945 Legislature or Sem ate. but was his own view of the accomplishments of that session Tke pamphlet, he affirmed, accord ed much credit for what was accom- plished and gave praise in equal, If not greater measure than criticism.
 Sales Tax Question
 Senator Walker asked directly for the Gruening view on the sales tax included in the Veterans bill now un- der consideration. The answer WAS that the important thing is to get the Veterans Bill passed-its splendid measure-the way to get the money for it is up to the two houses.
 Perhaps the man handled rough est in yesterday afternoons hear ing was Commissioner Of Educat.ol James Ryan, on whose recommen- dauon the Governor said he vetoed last sessions Senate Bill 64, provid- ing for formation oi school districts. Walker severely criticized Ryan for letting the measure pass both the houses without offering his objec- lions then.
 hyan Praised
 Gov. Gruening highly praised Commissioner Ryan and declared it i3 understandable to him that the objections that later developed in Dr. Ryans mind might not have teen immediately apparent. The remedy for the whole thing. the Governor suggesteds is to introduce and pass a corrected bill now; as the measures purpose is very com- mendable.
 Their attention focused op the Governor, the Senate did little other business yesterday. During the morning session, the upper chamber, by unanimous consent
 A composed an dexpert witness, concurred in the House amendment striking the emergency clause from Senate Bill 21, providing for a hos pital survey 1t and two other measures reported passed by the House, Senate Bills 27 and B, are TOW ready for the Governors pen.
 The House notified also that it had recedeG rom it's amendment to Senate Bill 28 the salmon case trap tax, sending that bill along to the Governor also.
 Referred to the Judiciary Com mittee was a message from Gov Gruening recommending immediate legislation to create a commission to operats snips between Alaska and the States, if needed
 HE. GA, the gas tax rewrite, ask ed back from the House Wednes- day, was received and turned over to the Taxation Committee.
 Four House bills came out Of Senate committees: No. 56 with do pass from Judiciary, H.B. 10, from Education, without recommendation; H.B. 23, from Taxation, without recommendation; H.B. AS, from Taxation, with a split do pass ver- dict.
 H. B. Il, for increased tuition payments on out of city pupils was discussed in Second Reading, but was continued there to make way for the Governor. The Senate ad- journed until 10 o'clock this morn ing.