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The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1946-01-11
Atomic Power In The U.S.S.R.
By WING ANDERSON

have attended meeting of the Communist Party,
have been member of that party and do not have
far know single acquaintance who is member However
do believe that the Union of Soviet SOCIALIST (not
muns Republics commonly called Russia, has adopted
tenn of economics and that will be adopted
by most of the worlds nations
The editor believes that the captastfascist system has
accomplished great things but ene and decrep There
MEANS under the capitastascst system by which the
wormen be given permanent employment The only
released from employment by chronological development
be kept from starving by rearmament and Japan
started China Italy, Germany England and the United
States of America solved their unemployment problem the
by rearmament and Now the the problem
again of how employ workmen Wishfu thinkers
look for greater boom. But after BOOM have BOOM
will the biggest bust America witnessed Instead
of 60,000000 jobs there will be so 10000 jobless
You look for outright fascist military dictatorship
rule the United States of America when the unemployed be-
aggressive And that in the opinion Of the writer is
what the oesees and plans for when asks for
war is
who has studied the convinced that
will have earth long have the capitalist
private profit competitive system The writer thinks the
the alt-oftheearth who gets shot while
capitalist adds to his millions The writer longs the
adjustment of from the lives of Therefore he does
everything in his to educate his readers to the Of
only the public becomes enlightened to the ills off
our system will the public demand correction
The writer believes the basic why there World
War because capitalist nations did not dare permit the
S. S. another ten of Given another decade
perfect their production for USE nstead production
PROFIT under capitalist system of economics the u
would have attained standard of living beyond the pres
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1946-01-11

That is one of our problems which
concerns US more than China, full EN-
ployment and the labor situation is
another which will require all our gen
| JUS to solve. Why not put in some
more time on that and get the boys
home before they go crazy over there
While it is generally believed that
the United States is the only nation
with the atomic bomb, there is a
movement on foot to give the United
States the biggest army, navy and air.
fleet in the world; that in spite of
the fact that other nations may have,
or will have sooner or later, the atom
| ic bomb which will make navies obso-
lIete. We know that an atomic bomb
dropped within half-mile of a target
will create a tidal wave large enough
to swamp every ship in an area of a
square mile or more, yet some brass
hats are determined to try it out at
the expense of millions of fish in the
ocean.
1t is question if the Ghost of Gen
eral Miles could come out of the grave
and convince them, he tried it once
and got fired
A. E. ANDERSON.
Butte, Mont.
Jan. 5, 1916.
Poison, Montana,
January 8, 1916.
The Peoples Voice,
Helena, Montana.
Dear Sirs:
Referring to articles on MVA by
Mr. Locke l offer the following COM
ment:
The original Fort Peck project and
other planned dams were primarily
for silt control but flood control was
also an important consideration. When
these plans were made by the army
engineers during Wilson administra-
ton the people were not so fully pow
er conscious as now so these deep
holes" like the Fort Peck project TAX
en- in connection with the above stated
purposes were not so bad. But as |
am not an engineer l do not wish to
go on record as saying that many more
smaller dams at much less cost would
not have served the same purpose
Today, however. the situation is en-
tirely different. We are power-con-
scious and since control of our natural
resources are supposedly a matter of |
choice of the people it is but natural |
that they are asking change of pol
icy in as much as they must directly |
pay the costs of development. But if |
they must pay the cost directly or in
directly it is not reasonable to believe |
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1946-01-11

| OUR PROBLEM is A HOME
PROBLEM
| We are being dragged into interna
tional politics deeper day by day thar
the American people ever hoped; we
are getting deeper and deeper into
| the China morass, even sending mer
| to India from here. What does il
all add up to? is there sinister mean
ing to this point system" and draft
this another case similar to the case
of signing up nurses for welfare work
in Poland in 1918 fully aware of the
fact that the Poles were to fight the
Russians the following spring?
We muddled our way through to vic
tory, not because of any brilliant mil
itary maneuver not because of boners
but in spite of them. Why not re-
trace our steps or call it a draw and
take look at our home situation?
The Pacific Picture
In 1897 we shipped oil and scrap
iron to Japan after she attacked China.
When Japanese planes sank the Pan
ay in Chinese water, it was plain jap
an inter-war against the United States
which many had long before sensed
Japan. The 10-point proposal, or ulti-
matum, was sent Nov. 26, 1871 and the
administration and the war depart
ment were almost sure something
as inevitable; yet, it was only after
Japan threatened IndoChina that our
state department took stand and
er having put an embargo on oil to
would happen but they preferred to
have the Japs strike first in order to
put the onus on them.
On Dec. z, 1941, the Japs struck
first, they hit the bullseye and made
a perfect score but failed to follow
it up with an invasion, which was our
good luck, not our good management.
Now we have practically all the
North Pacific islands under our con-
troll, Japan included, that don't mean
we will annex Japan, simply have
some financial strings tied to her
when we are ready to leave which
should be enough to satisfy us with
out begging down in Chinese affairs
We can have Chinese trade and re-
there regardless of which
side wins. Why not keep the good will
and let them settle their political af-
fairs without our interference?
An Atom Nightmare
The atomic bomb, $2,000,000,00
white elephant, created nightmare,
not only here but all over the world
and now, having old nick on board,
we don't know how to get rid of him
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1946-01-11

that they would be willing to do so
If the power developed is to be sold
to some private corporation for resale
to the people who must pay the costs
at profit to some private corpora
ton. So it is my personal opinion
that the principal objection comes
from this uncertainty as to the final
distribution of the power developed.
If the plan of the MVA is to sell to
power companies for resale to the
REA or other cooperative then l am
agin the damned thing.
Thanks for listening, l am,
Yours truly,
]. o. BARNARD.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1946-01-11
work of the Montana Study have had the teey to desc

work of the Montana Study have had the teme descend
from the traditional Ivory towers study and arrive
conclusions not too faerng to the masters of Montana and
Governor Ford-these foreign corporations?
At rate, the phrase suggestive by mp-
cation of another who strong for master
race and the think should
May suggest to the that they usab
claim that distinction while he and majority appear to be
satisfied with their status willing vasals of the
olies.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1946-01-11
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-02

 MARKETS
 SWAMpED
(By The Associated Press)

A flood of cattle and hog ship ments swamped the nations live stock markets today in answer to yesterdays upsurge in prices and in Chicago cattle scored record high of $22 2.50-eXceeding the OPA ceiling $450.
 Lifting of [,PA ceilings brought jam of trucks a mile long at the Chicago stockyards, deluged with the greatest arrival of hogs since last January.
 Hog prices dropped S2 under yes terday's $18.5U peak, but even that figure was $1b5 above the old OPA Maximum
 All previous records were smash ed by yesterdays $22 cattle top.
 A survey of the 12 ranking mar kets' in the country showed 11,700 hogs in the pens compared to 23,400 week ago and 54,500 a year ago first indication since the end of OPA that the gears of supply and demand were beginning to creak again.
 The stock market had cooled off with the price changes narrow and slightly mixed
 Wool ard cotton tops were down but some grains continued strong.
 These fluctuations still had not generally affected the nations re- tail prices, held in check for the most part by merchants who pledg- ed to e-line" until the sit uation is clarified.
 There was no change in the pat tern of rising rent prices except in scattered instances where state and civil authorities attempted to impose their own emergency ceil- ings.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-02
RESTORATION OF FULL 0pA
 HITS DELAYS
Administration Battles Separate Measure for
 Home Ceilings

WASHINGTON, July 2.-Admin- istration leaders fought today against giving rent controls right-of-w way in the Senate over a revival of OPA's general price pow CTS.
 Blocked by adamant opponents from speeding action on legisla- ton to restore OPA, Democratic leader Barkley tKy) told the Bank ing Committed it would be going through a farce" to recommend Senate action on a bill dealing only with one phase of the price ques- tion.
 Senator Capehart CR-Ind) pro- posed the immediate consideration of rent bill on grounds restora- ton of such controls is not contro- gersial.
 Senator Taft (R-Ohio) said he thought the chances good that the committee could agree on gener- al bill this week, If not, Taft said ne would favor reporting the rent control measGre. perhaps includ- ing authority tor 10 percent in- crease in rents if 1t appears there IS to be no general price control law.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-02
ENDING OF PRICE CONTROL IN U. S.
 WORRIES CANADA
Fears FeIt Dominion s Eeo- homie Stabilization
 System Be Hit

OTTAWA, July 2.-The end of price control in the United States threatens Canada with blow which might cripple her own care fully nurtured and generally effec- tive economic stabilization program.
 Canadian government officials are hanging on every word from Washington, hoping some sort of control will be maintained in the United States and fearing that in flation may come here despite any thing that can be done domestically to forestall 1t.
 The shock would be especially grievous to the Canadian govern ment because of it's success to date in keeping prices down. Its fig ures show that the cost of living has risen only 19 percent since August, 1889, compared to 32 per- cent in both the United States and great Britain.
 Canada s economy is closely gear ed to the American, and since more than three -fourths of her imports come from the United States, it would require a Herculean effort to stave off imitation in the Domin- ion if prices jump in the United States.
 The Canadian consumer is bound to be hit first in two major items, fuel and food, Hector B MacKin- non, chairman of the Canadian tariff board, said in an interview In other items, he said there would be a delayed effect, like a ripple on pond" eventually go- ing almost throughout the economy
 The first effect will be on goods on which the government has been paying a subsidy to keep Canadian prices down despite rises in the United States The main ones are coal, hcth fer domestic and in- dustrial use, fuel oil, cotton fabrics and dried fruits such as raisins ane prunes. The latter are especially important in Canadians winter diet.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-02
NEGROES VOTING
 IN MI5SI5SIpPI
tative Rankin Tackles Associated
 Press Photographer

JACKSON, Miss, July 2.-Ne- groes voted today in Mississippi's Democratic primary, the election in which Senator Theo. G. Bilbo and Rep. John E. Rankin sought re- turn to Congress with a promise to continue to speak out for white supremacy
 Some Negroes were challenged at the polls on legal grounds, but there was no report of disorders to climax heated campaign during which Bilbo called upon every red -blooded Anglo-Saxon in Miss issippi to use whatever means are necessary" to keep the few quail fled Negroes from casting pallets.
 At Tupelo, Rankin ripped the shirt off Associated Press photo grapher Allen w. Snipes of Mem phis when the latter attempted to photograph him outside polling place.
 Rankin scratched Snipe's neck and hands and snatched the pho tographer's camera. The Congress man said that Snipes insulted Mrs. Rankin when he attempted to pho tograph her while she was voting.
 Snipes, who IS considerably larg- CT than the slightly-built Rankin, made no effort to strike the angry office-Seeker.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-02
WHEELS DISTRIBUTED TO LOCAL ENTRANTS
 IN SOAP BOX DERBY

Wheels were distributed to most of the Soap Box Derby drivers at last nights meeting of boys, spon- sors, and Rotarian representatives in the Lutheran Church. Others of the group will receive theirs at later date.
 Although the number of drivers to participate in the races next month is less than it was in the pre-war race, Don Skuse, Soap Box Derby committee member said the boys were enthusiastic and eager to finish their cars. The fact that the group is small may mean greater cooperation and more efficiency in getting details strengthened out, MT. Skuse said.
 All drivers nave now tested the test car. Trial runs were held last night ana those who had not driven the car before, were given chance to try it out
 Committee members have been selected and will meet shortly after July 4th to discuss arrangements for the race. The list of commit teemen will be published later
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-02
kARLUk FISHING
 CASE IS FACING
 TWO DIRECTIONS
Everybody Called Upon to !. Show Cause in Twin
 Front Law Bout

SEATTLE, July 2.-The contro- versy between the government and half a dozen packing companies over fishing lii waters adjacent to the Karluk Indian reservation on Kodiak Island has become a two front legal battle.
 A Federal Court order was issu- ed here yesterday for the compan- ies to show cause July 22 why they should not be enjoined from fish ing for salmon within 5000 feet C. the reservation. under Department of Interior regulations promulgated during the Harold Ickes Adminis- tration.
 At the other end of the line, the packers are contesting the Depart ments authority to institute such a regulation in help the Natives program. At Fairbanks, a Federal Judge last week ordered the Inter- for Departments Fish and Wildlife Service to show cause July why it should not be permanently en- Joined from enforcing the fishing order.
 U. S. District Attorney J. Charles Dennis told he court here that encroachment by white fishermen lis a serious interference with the governments obligation to protect the rights of its wards to take sal mon on which they rely for live lihOod."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-02
RENT CONTROL REVIVAL PROPOSED NOW
Refuuee Lad from Prison
 (ampin Germany Coming
 To Juneau 10 Make Home

SEATTLE, July 2.-Eighteen-year old Hans Wilde, a refugee from Bergen -Belsen prison camp in Ger many, leaves for Juneau, Alaska, tomorrow to live with his aunt, Mrs. Gudmun Jensen.
 Wilde was liberated by British troops from the camp near Han over, Germany. He weighed 8O pounds when he reached Sweden. Speaking with aid of a German American dictionary, he told inter- viewers his parents are working in the Russian zone of Germany, but he doesn't want to join them.
 T hope that some day I can bring them to this country he said. T never want to go back there, and I never want to speak German again"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-02
BIG-4 NOW IN ACCORD
 ON TRIESTE
Russia Makes Biggest Con. eession Yet in Europe
 Peace Trading

PARIS, July 2.-With an ac- cord on the knotty problem of Trieste apparently within their grasp, the Big Four Foreign Min isters seemed on the verge today of breaking the date for a 21-nation general European peace conference.
 The Council yesterday, in what western power sources described as very great advance adopted French Foreign Minister Georges Bidault's compromise proposal for Yusoslayia's western frontier, but both Secretary of State James F Byrnes and British Foreign Secre- tary Ernest Bevin said they wanted more time to consider companion project for internationalizing Tries te.. They said tEey would give their answers today.
 Byrnes conferred for more than a half an hour this morning at his hctel with Edward Kardelj, Yugo- slavia's Vice Premier, but there was no indication of the topic discuss ed.
 Russian Foreign Minister Vyache- slav M. Molotov, in one of the most dramatic moments of these confer ences, accepted both proposals yes- terday, thus agreeing to establish the rev Italian Yugoslav boundary along a line running generally frcm Taryisio to Gorizia. then over to a fGW miles east of Trieste and down to the coast just south of Capcdistria.
 This line, which generally fol- lows one previously proposed by the British and Americans, deprives Yugoslavia of the Tarvia railway from Austria to the coast, and the Monfalcone shipyards, (which would remain Italian.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-02
D0NJA(, LE0TA TO LEAVE FOR 5KAGWAY
 AT NOON TOMORROW

Juneau residents planning to "get in on the fun" at the Skagway Fourth of July Days of '98" cele- bration, can board the Donjac or the Leota tomorrow noon at the Aux Bay landing, Jack Burford an- nounced today.
 The city bus will leave the down. town depot at 11:30 to make noon- time connections with the boat, he said All prospective passengers must arrive at the station by ll:30 a. m. or they will miss the boat on Skagway's fiesta.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-02
ALASkA 0pA
 WILL CONTINUE
 IT5FUNCTI0NING

Pending outcome of proposed leg islation for renewal of the Finer gency Price Control Act, the Alaska Office of Price Administration will continue with its official functions in connection with price, rent and enforcement matters originating prior to July | This is in accord ance with instructions received to- day in a wire from Regional Head quarters in Washington, D. c.
 According to this statement is- sued today by Mildred R. Hermann. Alaska OPA Director, all division heads and other staff members have expressed their willingness to stand by and carry on under these conditions until final action is had on price control legislation now be- fore Congress for consideration, as requested by President Truman in his radio address on Saturday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-02
RUSSIAN PAPER MAKING CHARGE
 OF AGGRESSION
Recent Speech of Ii. Gen. Lee Taken Up-Briiish
 and U. 5. Hit

MOSCOW, July 2.-The govern ment newspaper Izvestia said today that It. Gen. John c. H. Lee was laying the groundwork for British American aggression against the Soviet Union when he declared in a recent speech at Bristol, England, that the Russians were century behind the times.
 Long ago any aggression always was justified by the 'backwardness' of the victim and the 'civilizing mission of tie aggressor," Izvestia commented.
 The paper said Lee had referred ito the great Russian people in the manner of the colonizer talk ing about some tribe which needs the 'civilizing influences of the An glo-Saxon countries
 Izvestia added that it did mot know what united the tongue of the American general but declared the elementary feeling of decency undoubtedly left him for the mo- ment."
 Lee, U. $. Commander in the Mediterranean, was quoted in dis patches from Bristol on June p as saying that ii the Russians are 100 years or so behind our way let us have patience with them.'
 Lee recalled that Bristol had engaged in slave trade with Amer ica a century ago and said that the U. s. and Britain need not be too naughty apout our own past.")
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-02
LIEUT.. KELLYIS NEW PROVOST MARSHAL
 IN JUNEAU AREA

It. John F. Kelly, new Provost Marshal for the Juneau area, has officially taken over the post torm- erly held by It. Orville Frank, who was transferred to Anchorage last week for further assignment.
 Before coming to Juneau, It. Kelly was stationed at Fit. Richard son for eight months as ssistant Alaskan Department Provost Mar shal. A native Californian and former student at the University of California, It. Kelly has been in the Army for 38 months, He was formerly attached to the Military Police at Cuny Lake Japanese Segregation Camp.
 Accompanying the Provost Mar shal to Juneau were 10 enlisted men whc will serve under hi.n dur ing his assignment here-Whlch he personally hopes will be long one"
 During his service in Alaska, It. Kelly has seen a large majority of the main cities in the Territory. Of them all, he says emphatically, Juneau is the best"
 Being the capital of Alaska he said, Juneau should serve as a standard for the type of cities found here. It doesn't. It's just better than they are"
 Being sationed in Juneau, he told the Empire enthusiastically, is "a nice deal"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-07-02
U.S.-JApANESE MANCHUR|AN DEALISHINTED
Witness al Nip War Grim inaI Trial Shocks Court
 with Revelation

TOKYO, July 2.-Aged Admiral Keisuke Okada told the Interna- tionar Tribunal today he under stood there was "gentlemen'S agreement" between the United States and Japan to permit Nip pon's westward expansion into Manchuria for living space"
 He said the American ban on Japanese immigration had caused Japan to attempt to solve it's over population problems by moving into the Asiatic mainland. In 1927 Japan acquired substantial rights in Man churia through treaties, he declar- ed, and decided to develop these rights as fully as possible.
 Okada, former Premier and com mander-in-ch chief of the Japanese Navy, was a prosecution witness in the war crimes trial of 27 alleged warmongers.
 The 77-year-old witness did not elaborate his statement that he had heard of "tacit understanding between the United States and his country to allow Japanese move ment into Manchuria. Sir William Webb, President of the Tribunal said the testimony shocked the court"
 CroSs-examination of Okada brought up the first mention of the Tanaka Memorial - the report ed plan for world aggression writ ten by one-time Premier Baron Giichi Tanaka
 Okada testified he seriously doubted if the Tanaka memorial ever existed