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The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-09

The next Harriss and Vose op- eratiop was between April and l2. The date April 8 is significant, because, next day, Congressman Stephen Pace pressed for early action on his Bill in the House of Representatives. The cotton market scared. Then on April 12, Congress- man Pace announced that he would not attach his amendment to other legislation but that it must stand on it's own merit. This meant of course, that it would not pass; SO the cotton market dropped. Si- simultaneously the Harriss and Vose operators got out of the market.
 While it is not illegal for a Sen- ator or his family to speculate on the cotton market or for him to give tips to his friends, it seems only fair that the public should have the right to know about his operations and be able to form it's own judgment as to what may in- fluence his speeches and lis cctes
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-09

requiring general price increase. year ago Congress approved an extension of these subsidies with the provision that they could not be cancelled prior to June 30 1947 It is proposed to extend these subsid es for another year on enlarged basis.
 Several days ago the Office of Economic Stabiiza- tion announced that the administering agencies are further adapting the Premium Price Plan dor copper lead and zinc) to handle cost changes incurred in making wage adjustments under the Governments wage-price policy" This announcement also stated that since August 1922 it has been established pro- cedure that premium payments will be provided to compensate approved wage increases where neces sary retroactive to the effective date of the wage increase This retroactive procedure has been neces sary because the protraced period of contract nego tiations and the recognition of retroactive agreements by the Wage Stabilization Board. It will apply to current wage increases"
 In other words subsidy plan which was designed for the primary purpose of inducing urgently required production for purposes is to be used to con- zeal the effect upon prices of large wage increase It will be recalled that the Administration also posed intally conceal the effects of the in crease packers by subsidy program but that this was finally rejected in favor of a price rise Similarly, wage increases in the building supplies industries would be covered by MT Wyatts proposed housing subsidy program which Congress has thus far refused to approve.
 Here we have of the most dubious of all the elements in the Administrations wage price policy. There way to accelerate demands for further wage increases and to accentuate the for imitation than this effort maintain the fiction of price stability the of large wage increases The metal subsidy has long outved its useful ness With the termination of demand for war pro- duction this subsidy should have been abolished There is no excuse for extending it beyond June 30 of this year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-09
HEALTH SITUATION

Success of the Territorial Legislatures appropra- ton of s25O000 for the fight against tuberculosis in Alaska is dependent upon whether not the Con- gress has allotted enough funds to the Alaska Native Service for that office to hold up its end of the proposed program
 A recent dispatch from Washington disclosed that while the appropriations for the Interior Department were sashed great deal, the Alaska Native Service may get s3o84O08 for its Alaska program $l8000O less than was requested.
 The Native Service had previously planned long range program which would include the construction of three large permanent sanatoriums in Alaska for the care of tuberculosis the large majority of which are native where white patients would be treated at the expense the Territory would be the first comprehensive attempt the part of the Indian Office do something about the terrible tuberculosis problem among the natives in Alaska.
 It is to be hoped that Congress will allow enough money for the Native Service to begin such a pro- gram. A good many Congressman visited Alaska last year and should have learned at first hand the terrible need for an expanded health program on the part of the Native Service
 A comprehensive Federal health program in Alaska should come number the list of all Federal expenditures While we need roads and highways and
 good many other things the need to wipe out tuber culosis is much the greatest need.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-09
Dieting Is Difficult
Cincinnati Enquirer

Those overweight individuals who have tried diets will know how difficult it is, with the considerable incentives of their condition One notes his mounting avordupos, and makes good resolution. His weight increases and he makes half hearted stab at cutting with physician, clearly defined regimen, he is not likely to make much progress.
 It is likely to be much the same way with any voluntary program for saving foods on national scale Everyone sympathizes with the famine-ridden peoples of Europe and Asia. If asked point blank, virtually everyone would agree to skip meal occasion ally, or follow MT. Trumans suggestion and drop to the caloric level of Europe for two days week.
 But unless he is approached personally with a specific proposal the average individual just won't get around to it. And to approach enough millions of Americans personally would require, probably, a greater total effort than restoration of general con- sumer rationing The plain fact is that voluntary campaigns to economize food uniformly un- successful save under the emotional impact of war time.
 problem overseas If wheat is withdrawn between the miller and the baker, and diverted to famine areas there will be few complaints from the bak ing and related industries In other words, the aver age American will acquiesce cheerfuy in rationing program imposed from above because he knows the urgency of the problem.
 This seems the sensible way to draw off fair share of current wheat supply for shipment over seas inasmuch the period of stringency probably will not be many months and any scheme of con- 5umer ratoning would be impracticable to meet the immediate need of starving peoples abroad
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-09

m cotton-and very heavily-be- tween the dates of March and T. between March 29 and April 4 and between April 8 and 12 Harriss and .Vose trading at this time was largely for it's customers and the firm was careful to break no mar ket regulations.
 If you compare the dates of the Harriss and Vose cotton -trading and the dates of speeches made by Senator Thomas, Senator Bank head plus other members of the Cotton Bloc in Washington, the similarity is significant
 For instance on March 4, cotton futures were selling as follows: March 2729 cents, July 27.29 cents, October 27.16 cents. March is the date when the Harriss and Vose trading became active.
 Then, on March 6, two days later, Senator Bankhead made a public statement charging Chester Bowles with trying to put price ceiling on cotton and planning a 60 cent margin on futures. Prices immed- lately dropped S3.25 bale and re- covered to close of about 25 points. On March T, prices snapped back sharply by $1l0 bale.
 The next heavy operations by harriss and Vose were between March 29 and April 4. On March 28, cotton futures were selling for ahout 27.40 cents, at which time, according to the Wall Street Jour nal, cotton futures rose S135 to Sl.85 bale on a late rush of buy ing orders stimulated by the possi- 1 5ility that the Pace Bill would be adopted by the Senate. The rally was touched off by the plea of Senator Thomas D-Okla) for higher farm prices in supporting tacking on of the Pace measure to 'he Minimum Wage Bill. All fu- tfASo iiddS GS-ycdI tllBIlS.
 On March 29, the cotton market rose again S2.45 bale as a result uf Senate statements by members cf the Cotton Bloc Again the Wall Street Journal commented. Pre- dictions by Senate sponsors of the Pace Parity Bill that the Senate Tould approve it as an amendment to the Minimum Wage measure de- veloped broad buying in cotton fu- tures"
 Again on April l, cotton scared again, as result of cotton spokes- mems operations in Washington New maneuvers by the cotton ! Congressman" remarked the Wall Street Journal, to assure passage of the Pace Parity Raising measure provided the structure for a sharp rally in the cotton futures market"
 On April 3, cotton was still soar ing; but on April 4, the Harriss and Vcse operation got out of the mar let. Simultaneously the price Of cotton dropped.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-09
TILE GLAZING TO BE PROJECT FOR
 ALASKA p0TTERS

The Alaska Potters enjoyed very interesting discussions relating to pottery, given by Mrs. Laura Schroeder at the regular meeting Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. Henry Harmon.
 Mrs Schroeder, graduate of the University of North Dakota, where she studied the subject, had a number of specimens which she exhibited in connection with her talk
 Mrs Harmon gave report on various kinds of glaze, and it was decided the members would make tile and glaze them for future ref erence.
 The next regular meeting will be held the first Tuesday in lure.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-09
20 YEARS AGO TIT FME EMPIRE

 the Alaska
  Talbot Ketchan elected Depart of Auxiliary.
 issued by Mrs George Smpkns Mrs Hector Home Saturday Parish Hall The Askan night Variety proved very popular They played dances including Polka. requested.
 churches this special the local Hall MT w E in Gray H L. VanderLeest Highest lowest, 37; clear
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-09
Metal Subsidies
(New York Times

(New York Times)
 The most widely approved wartime subsidies were those paid for copper lead and zinc This program adopted early in l942 in order to induce expansion in the production of these non-errous metals without
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-09

Weather: Highest, 55; lowest, s7; clear.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-09
HOROSCOPE "The stars incline
 bat do not compet'
FRIDAY, MAY 10
HEART AND HOME

HEART AND HOME
 The aged and physically handi- capped are under favorable influ- ences. The stars are also friendly to infants and young children. This is an acceptable, though not ideal, day for farm and garden planning.
 BUSINESS AFFAIRS
 While the emphasis is, quite properly, on the need of housing for veterans, many thousands of non- veterans will still be waiting for places to live even five years from now
 NATIONAL ISSUES
 There are indications that the President and Congress will adjust their differences in the near fu- ture. An independent Congress and an aggressive President are good for each other and for the country. tf'
 INTERNATiCNAE AFFAIRS
 Whatever the immediate solution of the Iran problem, it is not only possible but probable that Russia has not changed her plans con- corning Iranian oil If she has not already obtained adequate guaran- tees of oil rights, she will either do so or her troops will once more invade Iran.
 Persons whose birthdate this is are promised by the stars: A year of hearty health, a good income and an interesting occupation.
 Children born today will be even tempered, kindly and generous. They may achieve outstanding success in any one of several honored professions.
 Copyright. 1946)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-09
Daily Lessons in English v v. L. GORDON

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-09

of the so-called Cotton Bloc, Sen- ators John Bankhead of Alabama and Elmer Thomas of Oklahoma, who, while vigorously opposing crrbs on cotton, have been trading, either personally or through their families, on the cotton market.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-09

for or against price control or on any other subject. That is why Sec
 retary of Agriculture Clinton P.i Anderson is being urged to investi- gate the cotton futures market, .. (coPYRIGHT, BELL SYNDICATE, INC. 19s6)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-09
MODERN ETIQUETTE RyoRERrA g LEE

What should hostess has guests develop dsagreeable bores?
 
  will happen again." telephone a visiting A. engraved visiting card. placed dinner tabe A. they partners
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-09

Women of Greece participated in athletics long before the Christi ian era.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-09
FATHER CoUGHLIN's FRIEND


 Senator Thomas' cotton trading has been through Robert Harriss of Harriss and Vose, SO Beaver Street, New York, with the account carried in the name of the Sena- tors wife, Edith. Bob Harriss is an old and intimate friend of the Sen- ators and of other Senators in the Cotton Bloc At one time, Harriss handled the cotton trading of Sen ator Bankhead of Alabama, and was also extremely close to the late Senator Cotton Ed" Smith of South Carolina.
 Harriss first became prominent on the Washington scene wien he was purchasing agent for Father Coughlln's silver speculation3. After becoming f.isnlly with hal. iss, the re1.o prl~st started vigorous cam paign for the lenonetization of sil- ve.', and later t was disclosed that Coughlin's socTe ary, Amelia Collis, had purchased 100000 ounces of sllvsr 1...d was the biggest holder of silver in t4ie country.
 Senator Thomas of Oklahoma also was a great silver imitation en- thusiRst and did his best to tack a silver amendment on the Work Relief Bill in 1885. This was at aoout the same time Father Cough lin was speculating in silver and when Bob Herriss was close to both men. Senator Thomas also seems to have bent for other kinds of speculation and during the early days of the war proposed that the vars cost be paid by a national lottery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-09
THOMAS PLEADS FOR COTTON

His recent cotton speculations, however, are especially interesting and appear to be closely related to his speeches on the Senate floor.
 MT. Harriss, who handles the Thomas family's cotton-trading ac- count, is in and out of the Sen ator's office every week or so. They are very warm friends. The Thomas purchases never go more than 5000 bales, which is the legal limit for cotton, and usually the Thomas trading is through pools which gen. orally run up to 10000 bales.
 Investigation shows that the Harriss and Vose firm was trading
Detroit evening times., 1946-01-14
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Aufust c. Altman, 40 Virginia @. V0igt o..
Salvatore Peraino. "a Joan AQuiSto, "a
Joseph ZaTkuwSki, 20 Wanda OlekS1yk, q.
Robert W Bauer. "a sophie koRAlski, 8.
Harry E, HoInacki, II, LaMsy a. kaEaschn,
Harold W Klinscr so. Isabella Paul -.
Robert ? Bllladeaux 10, Mary Eien Philip
part. 10.
Anthony {. Grimaldi, 20. Frances <. Taylor.
20.
Linzy Otto Thompson. 80 Lorraine p
warren TURK "a. FLORIDA Tlnsley. 2i.
Robert X Hoenig 23 Edls v. Elliott. %.
Norbert J. Labadie. u, Mary J. Kronner.
"a
Lambert p. steiies. As: Violet T. weiland.
80.
Gerald p Dube. %: Mary b Dupuis, 2i
Glasco windrom Rector, "a. Edith X. Marck,
~.
Lloyd Orchard. Is: Lavernc Myers, is.
Paul p. Ryan. ~ -Leona -Thiel, 81.
Detroit evening times., 1946-01-14
AT YOUR SERVICE ,sFs'' os1noT.a'Tmrs "a va.r.s.

Q-Last November re-en-
listed in the navy. At the time
Of my re-enlistment l received
500 muster out pay. Since my
previous service did not include
overseas duty, l was entitled
10 only $500. However. l will
now have foreign service and
would like TO know IL | will he
entitled To Sl00 additional
mastering out pay when L
serve out my term OF enlist
ment: VI. u. >.
Ayes. A member of the
armed forces who has received
mastering out payment In an
amount less than $500 as a re-
suit of completion of one period
of active service. is entitled
10 receive additional mastering
out payment upon completion
of later period of active
service under condition which
authorize payment in an amount
higher than that previously re-
ceived, equal 10 the difference
between his total entitlement
for all periods of service, less
payments previously received.
but in no event in a total
amount greater than $500.
o. have three boys I'm the
army. I get an allowance from
one who will soon be dis
charged. 1 am 6S years old
and i'm poor health. Could one
Of the others apply for an al
lowance for me? l.. X. {.
A-If you can establish suf-
ficient dependency, we suggest
that you ask one of your sons
or both of them TO apply on
your behalf. If they are over
seas and cannot make applica-
ton. we suggest that you ask
the nearest Red Cross chapter
to assist you in filing the APP
plication.
Detroit evening times., 1946-01-14
BusinesSnan:

EARL WHITEHILL. one time
II famous Tiger lefthander,
has finally deserted baseball for
business. He's with Spaulding
in New York, will tour thc'coun-
try in a big sports equipment
promotion scheme, part of
Spaulding'S postwar drive Mrs.
Whitehill. the SunkisSed Raisln
Girl-she's on the cover of
every raisin box. will stay on in
Cedar Rapids al the Whitehill
home with Earlinda, now quite a
young lady of Is.
Detroit evening times., 1946-01-14

I'll am contemplating a
N trip 10 Canada where l
NAV take up permanent resi-
dence. I am receiving "A pen
sion by reason Of the death of
my husband during World War
III. Would continue To receive
the pension II l reside in a
foreign country MRS. r. V. l..
a Yes. you may continue 10
draw widows pension |it other
wise eligible. provided that you
notify the Veterans Administra-
ton of your change Of address.
Q-May a parent who is 81
years of age aud partially en-
ploSed. be eligible Ia receive
aIIotments from two boys i'm the
service MRS. \. NJ.
Al by allotment you ac-
tually refer 10 family allow
ancc. II i quite possible for a
parent who has a very small
income TO be substantially
dependent upon two boys and
receive Class b family al
lowancc of S37 from each.
wever. the appropriate
agency (army. navy marine
corps or coaStguardl would
have 30 determine whether a
sufficient degree of dependency
exists before the allowance
from each son is approved On
the other hand, If YOU do refer
10 a voluntary Class + allot-
mcHt OF pay. either or both
sons could authorize an allot-
ment on behalf of the parent
of any amount they care to
allot. regardless OF the degree
of dependency.
Q--HOw can one trace affi-
davits sent three months ago
To the army To support hus-
Detroit evening times., 1946-01-14
Ray Of Sunshine:

THERE Is a comic aspect TO
Il Iayyngitis. For tWo days
Toe been whispering TO every
body. They whisper right
back, cops, Daiters, pals, and
the boss. IL seems almost i'm
possible TO carry on at normal
tone with whisperer. Bur
telephone conversations are
the funniest. The person call
ing 10 oiways sure there's a
big plot afoof and is bursting
with curiosity TO know the an
swer. II ! didn'f feel so
GpFui, IL vouId be funny.
Detroit evening times., 1946-01-14
BY JAMES ". SLOWER

IN seven months as Detroit Time,
-4rnef in Garfield, Lincoln, Cle,eland and
.Nil streets Of Lincoln Park. Seullion hl,
never had service complaint. His route
profits average So week.
Sculhon. ~, lrvc. 1t 1855 Park street
and !, an A-,tudtn, in the seventh grade
.of Raurp School. where iu,hmetic IS has
ilvorte subject, Re bopes some day 10
become poirec officer.
lie play, ,oftball in The Detroit Times
Carrier Athletic League, IS member of
hi, school ,lfety p3rr5l and of st. Henry's
Church.. <N\<N.N...
/ Hs parents Mr and Mrs. William r.
Scullon, endorse nevsrapcr carrying 20
gave boy, good business experience and
enable 'hcm 60 overcome ,hyness a, they
gain the seii-ooai,j,ne, 20 neee,s4ry TO
,,seeess
Detroit evening times., 1946-01-14

make for Lakeland together
soon, with perhaps Hal New
houser driving with them.
And in June another member
will be added 10 the McCoSky
house o Id. BarneyS getting
married as soon as his fiancee'S
finished up out AT Michigan
State.
Detroit evening times., 1946-01-14
Looking us Over:

I'D r Z : / ID + n ] FIELD OF
Il Childs Restaurants was here
last week. with his real estate
man, taking a look-see at our
town. He turned down two
possible sites. Not enough traf-
fic past them. The dope is he'll
keep on looking until he finds
what he wants.
Detroit evening times., 1946-01-14

bands request for a dependency
discharge? j. y. y.
"A letter of inquiry should
be written TO the husbands
commanding officer. The hus-
band should be identified prop
erly by name, army serial num-
Der. and unit. The wife should
request information on what
action has been taken on her
husbands application.
Q-I am 81 years Of age and
have been discharged for two
months after serving four years
in the army. Am i too old To
join the regular army? j. ID.
A-Men 35 years of age and
over are eligible for enlistment
according to their age and
length of previous military serv-
ice. Since you served over two
years you are eligible. so far
as age is concerned, for re-en-
liStment.
Detroit evening times., 1946-01-14

Hills home Is
Dad MCCoS-
ky her
Al and his
wife Die x
w akeflcld
moved IN a
month a z o.
and now Red
NfcQuiHan.
ST. l. o u :
B r a. W n =
5 ShortStop Is
living wit h
Barney, too.
That's the
kind Of a kid
3 arReY is.
Barney an d
ID / e K will
Detroit evening times., 1946-01-14
Add. Baseball:

A MOTHER item about our
"A national sport. The Diz
Trouts and the Bob Swifts have
beaten the housing situation in
Lakeland. They have quarters
so miles away and the boys will
commute, at least week-ends.
Detroit evening times., 1946-01-14
DIVORCES

Catherine p. wolpert from Harry L.
Grace Welcome from Clifford.
Irene Piazzon from Anthony
Jacque Stahl from Roy II.
Elya r Cordone from Alexander.
Altic Oakley from Edward d
John ShyroSke from Anne II,
NeStor Sandu from Lillian
Gladys NJ. Lucas from Buddie L.
Geraldine from RobtTt Y.
Amelia Grant from Jesse
Benice Krupp from Casper.
Anna DeKod from Nicholas.
David johnson from Rosale
Aaron S. Arnold from Clara p
Ethel j. Martens from Bert
Josephine Rettig from George
Velna ! Rsricic from samuel.
Minnett Upshsw from John
stella Storoz from Michol
Muriei X white from Donal L. thnnumentl
Vauds Thompson from Frank.
Jean Dawson from Arthur.
Marguerite Thompson from Peter
Juanits Titus from Lester
Joseph Tlrano from Rose
Raymond LAPointe from Nell
Madeleine Hayden from Joseph
Betty G sullivan from Charles
Patricia G. whtlark from Robert D
Clara Spence from James
Evelyn Costello from Wesley
Josephine Voelker from Ernst.
William A. Goodwin from Lucinda J.
Alexter NJ Lacey from Aaron.
G. Herbert Lehrsch from Ellen NJ
warren swami from Mary.
Mildred T Martin from Joseph
Marraret Perkins from william A,
Anna White from Taite.
stella Gooden from John
| Elizabeth a Furando from John \
lawrence GawloWicz from Victoria.
| stella Hagerman from Louis
Gerald n Martin from Reta NJ
| Anna Garner from William.
| Joseph n Randall from Mary
Zola Bryan from Cebert
Htnry Hunt from Mary
1 Dorothy l. FINES from Charles a.
Ann Cannon from Wiliam
| OFT Parker from Aboie
| ICeneVieve Tomcxyk from Edward
Violet Harris from David.
Betty Davis from Ope
Emma Heath from Eleam.
Grace NJ williams from Everett.
Joseph Holzschu from Helen,
lHsrold Castor from Edith
eileen RAptosh from Michael
1 Ethel 4 Morell from Robert ".
lGeorFe Welich from Florence.
Fuplie Altoben from Frank.
Lucille Hale from Joseph.
Eleanore r Weaver from Ro0ert G.
Mary Davis from James.
| Johnnie NJ Laurence from DaFd.
lLeona Leslie from Frank
Fleanore NJ Hartman from tiank O
Juanita y Hill from John NJ.
ICcraidlue PCbh from Joseph.
lCrace Rriruk from Edward
lParbara n Anspach from Samuel A.
Rama Watson from Ary,
lClarence r white nom Fdith
Margaret Fuller from Clarence.
IGenrvA Acquex from Stanley =
Donald J Ruttenburg from Lllhan Mae.
lC1arisSa Tatro from Leo.
/ Paul Shonk from Marion.
Ernest r sherman from Matuc Zee
Detroit evening times., 1946-01-14
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