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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-20
Fitzgerald Named CSES Director

Hartford. Nov 20-tUP) State Director William J. Fitzgerald Of the U. S. Employment Service took over today as temporary director of the Connecticut State Employment Serv- ice.
 The temporary appointment was made after the USES. reverted 10 state control Later the job may go to Deputy State Labor Commissioner William G. Ennis. who used 10 hold the post. or will be filled oy an open competitive examination.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-20
MOST RENTALS UNDER sss

Minneapolis, Mlnn.-tUPA--Ae- proximately % percent of Amertoas s homes fan into t,se Sso or under rent bracket. A hoae-heating sirm mace a survey which reveals that O. the natsonS S7looo0o0 houses. only 3 s.seo 900 fall into the Sso group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-20

Robinson Crusoes island Mas a TieTa ,5l4 miles of the west coast Of South America, Is being made in- to an air base by the chilean Gov ernment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-20
Bross Officials Confer in Chilli

E. T. Stannard, president of the Kennecott Copper Corporation, and two corporation directors have ar rived at Santiago, Chile, and will try to end the two-month strike at the Sewell copper mines, it is re- ported by the United Press.
 Immediate conferences with the Labor and Interior Ministers were planned by Mir. Stannard and his companions. Arthur W Page and Medley B whelpley.
 The mine strike involves over T. 900 workers. The company has re- fused the demands of the strikers, claiming that they cannot be grant, ed under present conditions.
 The Chase Brass & Copper Com pany. Waterbury. is a subsidiary Of Kennecott.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-20
Veteran Policeman Seeks Retirement

Veteran Patrolman John Moore who has the longest record for any member on the Police Department. will make a request for retirement on pension at the meeting this af- ternoon of the Board of Police Com miSsionerS.
 Patrolman Moore was appointed to he reeula~ .Crce May i3 1910
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-11-20

''Tase Four BeS nressea Men la America"
 didn't achieve an taese great hoaorS unaiaea, though,
 ! want to thank my tSilor wlSo made my Susts my cater, who e. signed them, end Doc Blanchard, who lent me hiS shoulder gaArV4S.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-07
LUTHERAN LADIES' ADD
 TO CHURCH BUILDING
 FUND AT RECENT MEE7

The Lutheran Ladies Aid Society held very successful business meeting, followed by a Christmas party Thursday evening in the church parlors. A goodly sum was set aside for the building fund and the gift bags" turned in prov ed very remuneratiye The latter will be turned over to the church council as a Christmas gift to the general building fund,
 After disposing of the business session, Mrs. Art Kassner sang "Oh Holy Night" followed by singing of favorite carols. The drawing of gifts from the fish pond afford ed much pleasure as did the delic- ious refreshments served by the hostesses, Mesdames Harold Snar- ing Bert McDowell and Art Kass- ner
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-07
CHAMBER SEEKS EMBARGO RECALL
 ON PARCEL POST

The Transportation Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, by or der of President Charles w. Car ter, has dispatched telegrams to the Second Assistant Postmaster General. the Governor of Alaska, the Delegate from Alaska, and the Dispatcher of Mails in Seattle, sub hitting a request that embargo on parcel post exceeding five pounds would not be applied to Alaska inasmuch as present maritime con ditions made it necessary TOT AL askans to depend upon parcel post delivery for much of the freight ard supplies received in the Ter ritory.
 Jack Fletcher received the fol- .owlng telegram from Delegate E.. |. Bartlett in reply to the wire
 Have recommended Hitting en- hargo on parcel post packages or iginating at Seattle ard destined for Alaska Hope to have decision late today or tomorrow. Post Of flee Department points cut insur- mountable difficulties would be en- ccuntered in lifting embargo Tor points of origin other than Seattle but believe favorable action as out lined above would be greatly help flll"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-07
R. R. RATES 10 ADVANCE
 JANUARY 1

WASHINGTON, Dec, 7-Rate increases expected to add Sl,000,- c0OC90 to the nations annual till for freight hauled by rail and wat CT will go into effect January l.
 The boost. authorized by the h. terstate Commerce Commission, will average 17.6 percent over the June, 1946 level. It will be slightly less, however, than the 1916 percent increase the Class One railroads asked
 In New York. rail circles said the hike would tail to overcome op- erating losses and that the carriers would have to ask for another very soon.
 Along with it's freight decision yesterday, the Commission withdrew a time limitation on the 10 per cent increase in passenger fares au- thorized in 1942. This increase was due to expire six months after the formal end of the war.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-07
PUGET SOUND STRIKE BOUND
 ON 6STH DAY
Eight Hour Long Session Results in No Agreement
 in Checkers Dispute

SEATTLE, Dec. Puget Sound ports went into their 68th day ot idleness today as an g hour and $ minute conference, which broke up at 3:45 am, failed to bring settlement Of a dispute between the Washington Waterfront Em- plcyers' Association and the strik- ing AFL Checkers Association.
 Union and employer representa- tiyes, meeting with federal con- ciliators, stopped the clock at midnight but were unable to reach a back to- work agreement.
 When the session adjourned Com missioner Albin L. Peterson Of the U. s. Cancellation Service, said We have nothing to report except that things are in a state of Aux and nc definite time has been set to resume negotiations.
 Earlier it had been reported un- officially that all points in dispute had been cleared up except enc concerning hiring of supercargoes. At issue during the strike has been the question of responsibility in employing checkers, foremen and supercargoes.
 Last nights protracted meeting was held in a heatiess building with many Of the conferees wearing overcoats.
 Meanwhile, the matter of AL askan .relief shipping from Se- attle was reviewed with an an- nouncement by the Employers As scciation that the way had been cleared for dispatch of three ships to the Northland.
 A joint statement by the Assocl- ation and Alaska ship operators said details of the plan must be worked out with the striking check CTS and the AFL Marine Trades Council.
 Ed Coester Chairman of the Marine Council, acknowledged he had been in touch with the em- blowers on the relief shipping plan and said the council would discuss the project 'as soon as possible.
 The Employers announcement said It. Condr E. P. Chester, Jr, Aide to Alaska'S Governor, had promised his cooperation after be- ing advised of the plan. Chester is now in Portland where the AL aska relief shipping program was transferred last week.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-07
 On s Lines
 May Result
Shipowners Threat ened win Legislative Action
 by Ket(hikan Senator

KETCHIKAN. Alaska. Dec. ' Territorial Senator Norman R. Walker has advised the Washington Waterfront Employers Association in Seattle that the Alaska Legisla .ure is expected to enact laws de- signed to control steamship lines service to the Territory
 His telegram to the association spokesman, M G. Ringenberg, said
 Through your recent actions, you can expect drastic legislation affect ing the shipowners operating in AL aska when the Legislature meets in Juneau in January
 "Alaskans will eager welcome such legislation
 Tn your recent dispute with unions regarding the choice of navi- gating and engineroom officers, you received the unanimous support of the entire Territory We now feel the people you represent have gross ly imposed on Alaska by injecting the checkers demands in the Alaska tieup, wherein the shipowners serv- ing the Territory are in no way affected
 T regard your attitude as being synically negligent toward the peo- ole of this Territory"
 The legislative action threatened by Walker is reported to take the form of excise taxes on freight haul ed by ship companies, or high li- censing of the companies by the Territory, Alaska reserving the right to forfeit the licenses in cases where responsibility is proved.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-07
STURMS IN NEW HOME

MT and Mrs. L. A. Sturm and family are now residing in their palatial new home on Gold Belt Avenue, near West Ninth Street. Under construction for approxi- nlately year and a half, com pletion has been delayed through shortages of materials, shipping strikes and all the troubles which have been plaguing builders during the past months.
 However, the new home is at last completed to the extent the fam fly can occupy it, while awaiting some essential materials for actual completion.
 Fcss and Malcolm were the ar chitects and Charles Boyer the construction contractor on the Slulm residence.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-07
AT0NING OR
 ATOMIC ACE SAY5PA5T0R
Charles Taft Is First Lay President Council of
 Churches of Christ

SEATTLE, Dec. 7-Delegates to the Biennial Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America were enroute home today the heartening words of their first lay presidenH Charles P Taft, son of the late ex-President, ringing in their memory.
 The Cincinnati attorney set pre- cedent by making his presidential address on the night of his in- stallaticn rather than at the end of his tw0-year term. He told 5000 persons, gathered in the Civic Auditorium that
 A political system of conducting foreign affairs can be devised to avoid war with Russia;
 A better system of labor rela- ticns can be established in the United States, and
 The pressing problem of world ccnity can be solved
 The hig dinner crowd applauded the German Confessional Church leader the Rev Martin Niemoeller, who spoke at the worship service opening the night program.
 "As a result of failing in the chnFhs worldwide mission through divisions within the Christian com munity,7 Niemceller said, we are facing today deadly crisis. The most outstanding sign of this is the atomic danger. The time is really here when, if we do not hang together we shall hang separate ly."
 "The choice before us is an atomic age or an atoning age"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-07
RETURNING TO STATES

Miss Margaret Miller, who has been associated with the Alaska Game and Fish Division for the East two years, has resigned her position and plans to leave for her home in Puyallup, Wash. Miss Miller will be passenger on the Penguin. Ray Nevin, also of this department, is making the trip to Seattle aboard the Penguin to look after property business in that city
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-07
PENGUIN DUE TODAY

Overdue by five days because of rough weather conditions, the Pen guin, one of the Fish and Wildlife heats, is expected to arrive in Ju- neau sometime today, aoording to Supervisor Jack O'Connor.
 He also announced that the Grizzly Bear, slated for a weeks clam inspection run several days ago. has not been able to leave because of icing conditions and rough sea. The craft is ready to go out as soon as weather permits.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-07
BACK FROM CONFERENCE

John Mccormick, Director ot Se- lective Service in Alaska, returned to Juneau on the steamer Princess Louise. He had been south sev- eral weeks, attending a state Directors Conference in Washing ton, D. C., and checking on other aspects of business connected with his office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-07
SMITH TO SKAGWAY

Claude J. Smith, President of the Juneau Merchants Association, left on the Princess Louise for Skagway, where he will do con- tact work in preparation for the inauguration ill March of the Briggs Steamship Company, which will give service to all of South east Alaska from the Midwest through Prince Rupert.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-07

making some use of the building for the benefit of the people of Juneau Six months ago a verbal option had been given for the es- tablishment of a roller skating rink concession, to be operated by F. w. Brown.
 He was unable to raise the neces- sary financial backing, and also ursoi to obtain roller skates. Brown reported, however, at last r.isi.t'3 meeting, that he has had word that skates can be obtained within sixty days, and that Leo Lazetti and c. Moore are giving him the necessary financial back ing.
 For sport Center
 Delbert Hanks, Boy Scout execu- tive, also spoke in favor of the skating rink Mayor Hendrickson reported that he has been waited upon by representatives of anoth- tl BiOup OA IA'ihEliS Wtio oPpAON for the use of A. E. Hall as an athletic center for the city to be used by the Badminton Club and various basketball teams who have been having difficulty in getting in sufficient practice time in the Juneau and Douglas High School gymnasiumS.
 Referred to the Police Commit tee for study and recommendation at the next meeting of the Coun- cil was the letter from the District Court asking for approval of the liquor license applications. It was brought out that four of the appli- cants have not paid their taxes in full, and that the City can re- commend refusal of the applica- tions on these grounds. Applicants were as follows: Baranof Liquor Store, Alaskan Cut Rate Liquor Store, Streamline Liquor, Jim El- len, Home Liquor Store, Gastineau Liquor Store, Juneau Liquor Store, Joseph J. Thomas, Baranof Ho- tel, Imperial, Percy's, BPOE Club, Juneau Mine and Mill Workers Union No. 203, Moose Club, VFW Jeep Club, Alaskan Hotel, Baranof i Bar, Triangle Bar Greenland, Blackie's Bar, Bailey's Bar, Arctic Bar, Corbetts Bar, Victory Bar, ] New York Tavern, Capitol Bar, ] Odom Wholesale Liquors, G. C. Brown, George Brothers Liquor ! Store, City Float Liquor Store Dreamland Bar and Marchette Ray.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-07
SMITH LEAVING

w. Leonard Smith, Territorial Highway Engineer. is leaving Mon day for Ketchikan on official business. He will also consult with the Mayor and City Council of Petersburg on plans for the new hospital in that city. MT. Smith will return to Juneau in the lat ter part Of next week.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-07
VISITING ALASKANS

Among arrivals registering at the Juneau Hotel are the following visiting Alaskans: J. F. Smith Of Ketchikan, MT and Mrs. T, w., Morris of Sitka, and L. L. Cave, also of Sitka.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-07
IMPORTED PERFUMES

Mrs Yvonne Cooper, owner of Yvonne's Shop, is very happy to announce she is again able to of fer her customers a choice assort- ment of perfumes imported from France which she has just received. This is the first shipment received here since hostilities ill Europe cut eff the source of supply, accord ng to Mrs Cooper
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-07
BUSINESS PREFERS

Zalmain Gross and Louis Lem ieux left for Skagway on the steam CT Princess Louise on a business trip in the interests of the Gross Theatres.
 Steve Vukovich, wellknown sales man, was, also a passenger for Skagway aboard the Louise.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-07
EX TYR A
GOAL STRIKE
 IS ENDED BY
 I0HNl. LEWIS

BULLETIN " AoI- INGTON, Dec. John L. Lewis ended the soft coal strike abruptly today and President Truman cancelled the broadcast he was to have made tomorrow night.
 A letter from Lewis to his miners ordering them back to work immediately will be read over the Ameri- can Broadcastig System to- night at 3:30, P. M. PSF, the union annOuced.
 The White House, in an- ncuncing cancellation of the Presidents speech, which was to have dealt with the coal crisis, said there would be no other comment.
 The nusi0fiIce Depart ment ordered normal mail service restored effective immediately and all embar- goes affecting freight and passenger railroad traffic were declared off.
 In a letter to members of the United Mine Workers, John l.. Lewis said he wos ordering the miners back to work at least until March 31 so that the Supreme Court could be free from public pressure superinduced by the hysteria and frenzy of an economic crisis.
 The miners boss told re- pcrters at a suddenly-called news conference at UNIV headquarters that ''in ad- dition, public necessity re- quires the quanitative pro- duction of coal during such period"
 Lewis ordered the miners back to work immediately.
 The announcement came as the Supreme Court was considering the govern ment's plea for an immedi- ate review of Lewis and the miners contempt case, in velying S3,510,000 in fines levied by Federal District Court.
 Lewis and the union were found guilty of contempt of court last Tuesday for not heading eff the crippling strike now in it's 17th day. The union was fined s. 5O0,000 and Lewis himself S10,000.
 Lewis announcement eli maxed an epic series of legal strokes and counter strokes that whirled with aImcst unprecedented speed into the Supreme Court.
 Lewis said the union stood willing to negotiate a working agreement with the government or with the private coal operators along whatever line the court may decide in its decision in the present litigation.
 Lewis terminated the strike in a letter to all mine workers which he read to reporters. He remarked be- fcrehand that the decision to end the strike had been his own.
 He said the same terms and conditions that prevail ed on Ncv. 20, the date that he ended his contract with the government, will again prevail.
 Lewis, apparently in a pleasant mood, read the let ter slowly to reporters.
 Before he started he said he would read if himself so that he news might be as- sured That 'tis mine own, made on this day, and in
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-07
FILES FOR DIVORCE

Sally B. Aguilar has filed divorce proceedings against Victor Lopez Aguilar on grounds that the de- fendant was convicted of a felony. Aguilar was convicted by court martial on a robbery charge, dis honorably discharged from the Army; and is serving five-year sentence in Lewisberg, Pa, at the present time.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-07
KEEP SIDEWALKS
 5H0vELED CLEAN

City Council was reminded by Councilman George Jorgenson last night of the City Ordinance which makes property owners liable and responsible for keeping the side walks in front of ther property clean and free from snow
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-07
SEES WOMEN IN JU Mp 70
 THEIR DEATH
Eye Witness Describes Scene as Frantic Hotel
 Guests Make Leaps
By CHICK HOSCH

ATLANTA Dec TT saw four women leap to their deaths from the burning Winecoff Hotel in chill pre-dawn darkness today.
 I reached the scene of the in- ferno on famous Peachtree Street in less than 45 minutes after the fire was discovered in time to see several women leap to their deaths, and others to mortal injuries
 Flames were shooting from the fourth, fifth and sixth floors and through the smoke and blaze do2- CTS of guests could be seen cling ing to the lodges or leaning from windows.
 Ropes made of sheets and other led covers hung down the sides of tke building These fragile life lines to safety were buffeted by the winds and streams of water
 Body IIurtlcs Down I crossed to the hotel entrance barely reaching the doorway when 8 woman's body hurtled through the marquee and landed in the street at my feet, One body could fe sseasaFaped grotes,a'ely fras;'rtlas ledge of a balcony which the mar quee covers
 : I started up the stairs, but al the second floor heard that several Of the trapped were jumping from the rear of the hotel into all alley I ran to the rear of the hotel, but tfipped over something and fell sprawling Recovering, I turned tc see several bodies lying on the walk. An elderly man sobbed hys- terically at the side of a woman he was trying futilely to lift.
 Out. of the Is or 20 that I saw 1 jump, one walked away They hi the life nets with such force that firamen couldn't hold them in most cases, managing only to check theii leap.
 Down Clothing Rope
 City Detective F. B. Brooks told me of seeing one woman descend a sheet-rope three floors to an ex- tension ladder hoisted by fifemen As we stood talking, we watched a woman back over tEe ledge of 2 ninth floor window and start dowr a rope of twisted led clothing.
 Between floors she lest her foot ing against the water drenchec building and her body started swaying and slowly turning in tht light of flames tapping at her feet We watched her as she turned loose and hurled down, flat agains the walls, screaming
 i, Her body hit the marquee with { sickening thud.
 God" muttered Brooks, T knev she couldn't clear that marquee.
 Frantic Fear
 Frantic fear seemed to catch thu trapped at that point and as fas as firemen could clear the net of ; broken bcdy, another would smasl into it. A moanful, piercing wal ! traced the descent of those wht l jumped, tapering off like the eeri scream of a she'll disappearing int the distance.
 It chilled you to the depths o your soul. It left you siekeneC and weary
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-07
STAYING AT JUNEAU HOTEL

John T. Corwin of Seattle IS registered at the Juneau. Other visitors arriving from Washington are MT. and Mrs. Ken B. Little field of Oroville and Vern A. BoehnS of Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-07
KRIsTANs RETURN

MT. and Mrs. Marvin Kristan were among arrivals on the steam CT Princess Louise from Seattle, returning after visit of several weeks in the States
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-12-07

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Evening star., 1946-03-06

hope" not only that civil strife will
be avoided, but also that leading
patriotic and liberal minded Span
iards may soon find the means to
bring about the peaceful withdrawal
of Franco" and "the establishment
of an interim or caretaker govern
ment" under which the Spanish peo-
pie may freely determine their own
political destiny.
This uneXceptionable declaration,
however, does not square with the
known facts. Not only is the Franco
regime strongly intrenched, but the
various opposition groups, ranging
from Monarchists to Communists,
are in complete disagreement as to
what sort of post-Franco regime
should be established. The Repub-
lican 'exiles are repeatedly solidly
opposed to "caretaker" govern
ment, contending that the former
republican government is still en-
tirely legal. Franco being a mere
usurper. A further complication is
the fact that those exileS are split
amongst themselves, disagreeing as
to which faction is the legal
reSiduary of authority.
Evening star., 1946-03-06

doubled our annual consumption of oil
And in every year except 1943-the
year of Mr.. Ickes' direful prediction
we have increased our reserves. >
The Committee on Petroleum Re-
serves points out that today's known
oil can be recovered only over period
OF many years and at very gradually
declining annual rates. If all discov-
cries of new fields and all expansion
of old fields were stopped now, we
would, nevertheless, have enough for
over 16 years. However, the exploration
of tide lands will probably reveal along
the Pacific Coast very large new sup
plies. 1t is an interesting fact that Mr..
Truman has inadvertently provided the
country with valuable education in
the Importance of these possible re-
sources by nominating Mr.. Pauley. In
that respect, the Pauley case is net
gain for the Nation.
Thus, the worries suggested by Mr.
Ickes about oil may be postponed for
nearly century.
Long before oilless days oome to us.
we shall have other sources Of energy.
Perhaps atomic power Probably new
forms and alcoholic derivatives. And al
ways coal.
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