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The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-08-01
GREAT WORTH OF A(S GIVEN PUBLIC TO-DAY
War Department Answers Criticism Being Cir
 CuIated in Alaska

WASHINGTON, Aug. In reply to criticism being circulated throughout the Territory of Alaska of facilities and services offered by the Alaska Communication Sys- tenn to the people of Alaska, the War Department feels the people of Alaska should be advised as to the policies and objectives of the System.
 The Alaska Communication Sys- tenn, drawing upon the experience gained in more than 46 years of successful operation, is continuing to provide high quality of ser vice at reasonable rates. Compar- able service and rates could not be provided by private interests un- der the unique conditions existing in this Territory.
 Economic Fact
 Great distances, severe climatic conditions and peculiar magnetic radio interference create problems which can be met only by the use of the best available equipment installed, maintained and operated by an organization concerned more with adequate service than with profit It is an economic fact that tolls from the commercial traffic alone would not support this far flung arterial communication sys- tenn. Since it's base networks must be operated anyway, as a military necessity, it follows log ically that additional capacity for commercial traffic can be provided at rates which private interests could not approach. Competitive private agencies, dividing the avail able commercial business, would be forced to higher rates or poorer service. Furthermore, Alaska neces- sarily depends heavily upon radio communications, whose frequencies and procedures must be rigidly controlled in the public interest.
 Only Solution
 A single large agency, therefore, an agency serving both Govern ment ard individual requirements is the only solution to the Alaska communications problem.
 The Alaska Communication Sys- tenn does not pretend to be in fallible. Occasional errors are in eyitable in the daily handling of thousands of messages, by any or ganization. Despite an unusual turnover in personnel due to de- mobilization, however, the System has made every effort to maintain it's high standards of service. All complaints as to service or rates are given careful consideration for the purpose of correcting errors and generally improving the ser vice. An examination of rates has disclosed that those in the Alaska Area in many cases are below the normal rate structures for similar service in the United States.
 No Complaints
 To the knowledge of this or ganization, no group has com- plained of it's service to the Alaska Communication System. the War Department, or to the Federal Communications Commission.
 The Alaska Communication Sys- tenn, formerly known as The Wash ington Alaska Cable and Tele- graph System (WAMCATS), has provided the principal communica- tions for the Territory since 1901. Operated the entire time by The United States Army Signal Corps, the organization has had as it's primary peacetime mission the pro- vision of good commercial type communications for both military
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Communist Version

tended themselves.
 Communist Version
 The official New China News Agency and the official Communist radio at Yenan gave their version of the battle in a news dispatch and broadcast today, asserting that about 60 Marines and 80 National Government soldiers made sur prise attack" on Communist posi- tions near the village of Anping Monday morning.
 Both sides suffered casualties in fighting which ensued when the Eighth Route troops were forced to resist Towards afternoon, when American endorsements were rushed to the scene from Tient- sin, the Eighth Route troops with drew to avoid aggravating the clash" Communist accounts said.
 Demand Withdrawal
 The Communist agencies then launched into long reiteration oi their demands that Americans withdraw from China entirely and said, We should demand an apol- ogy" and disciplinary action from the Marines for the Monday bat tie.
 The Marine Corps announcement said the number of Chinese wound ed was not known. It listed the Marine dead as one officer and two enlisted men.
 The officer was killed at the out set by grenade hurled at his command jeep.
 The announcement explained that patrols travel the Tientsin- -Peipins highway regularly every third day to protect the route for supply conveys to Marine forces at United States executive headquarters il Peiping
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The Arabian desert is located in Egypt.
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CHINESE REDS
 ADMIT BATTLE WITH MARINES
Communists Deny Truck Convoy Ambushed-Am-
 eriedns Aggressors

PEIPING, Aug. l = The Chinese Communists acknowledged today that regulars of the Eighth Con- munist Route Army fought United States Marines southeast of Peip- ing Monday, but contended it was not an ambush and that the Marines were the aggressors.
 The Marine Corps said three Marines were killed and 12 wound- ed when a Marine motor convoy was ambushed by 300 Chinese in highway defile.
 The Marine Corps has refrained from identifying the attackers as Communists but flatly described it as an ambush. Headquarters added today that 12 of the Chinese were killed and an undetermined num- Der wounded when the Marines de- tended themselves.
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The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-01
"SOUR
BY BILL KEZIAH
Star CORRESPONDENT

SOUTHPORT, Oct. 31.-lntriguee
by a story that appeared IN int
Star last week, telling of a soup
pernong grape vine on the arm
! of Mr.. ard Mrs. j. D. Bellamy, a
Shallotte, having produced sl5o.W
/ worth of grapes this year, County
Agent .r.'E. Dodson scratched h!
head and set out for the BeltamS
Farm Tuesday.
TODAY he ran down the repre-
sentative of the Star and said:
Il notice that in c~aptlonlng tha'
grapevine story the Star called i
"Sour Grapes That sounds Ike
they did not believe it.
"We", I went out there, sa"
Mr.. and Mrs. Bellamy and the
grape vine ana it is an ac.ual
fact that it produced $4,000 worth
of grapes this year.
whats more said the agent,
II measured the area covered by
that grape arbor and the produc-
ton rate was 81, $4,000 per acre
if there had only been an acre.
Silent Believer
The above would appear to be
more grapes and more money per
acre than was ever authorized by
n act of Congress for any easily
grown crop. The scuppernong grape
is about the easiest thing grown.
You only have to plant it and sit
in the shade Of the house for two
or three years until it attains its
growth. .
Then Won. can move outside and
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weekly. Daily open hours will be
from 3:30-5:30 pm.
The expanded service was made
possible through an increased town
appropriation for library operation.
In announcing the election OF
Mrs. Baldwin, Mr.. Kennedy paid
warm tribute to the work done by
Miss Powell who was unable to
carry on the work under the ex.
banded schedule. o.
Announcement was also made
that approximately 200 additional
books have been added to the
library. Seventy-five were a gift
of Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Leaman d
Whiteville and 125 were loaned b.
the State Library commission. 4
public-spirited citizen has also don
ated $3.50 for library use and tai:
fund will also be used for the puf
chase of new books, Mr.. Kennel,
said.
Of the 1875 books loaned by til.
State Library commission, SIS arr
children's books and 70 for adults
Andrew Carnegie founde' move
than 28O0 Libraries in the Untiee
States.
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SUM
Brunswick County, Agent
Checks Into Grape Yarn

rest under it for the next century
or so. only needing to stir yourse1
when it comes time to harvest me
crop each year.
Two or three unattended grape
vines Except at harvesting tlme)
should buy a mule for any tafmer
each year-if you shake 1t nara
enough.
The county agent is a great be-
lever in the sc%uppernong as a
money making crop for Brunswick
county. But he has to be rather DIP
Ilomatic in his belief. Some OF the
GOOD ladies in his congregation are
inclined tothink that grapes are
grown for nothing but the making
of wine. So, with prudence and dis
erection having the better part OF
valor. he recently wished off on
this correspondent the job of put
ting over the fact that scupper-
nonss could be a valuable side-l1ne
crop in Brunswick.
County Commissioner o. P. Bell
amy recently advised the news
man that he has twelve young
scuppernong vines coming along.
The reporter was thunderstruck at
this news, if he had known Of 1t
before he would have seen 10 II
that Mr.. Bellamy got renominateo,
in return for bringing an OCCASION
al bag of the grapes to town.
With a manifest disregard OF
what was over and past the COM
missioner said. You can get them
anyhow by coming out after
them
Cornelius Thomas Of the Clare1l-
don Plantation on the Cape Fear
has eight full acres in young Sup
pernong vines on his farm at Girls
settown. He apparently planted
them without encountering any
serious objections from Mrs.
Thomas. Basing the calculations On
the 81. 480. 90 per acre crop Of M.
and Mrs. Bellamy. Mr.. Thomas
should be able to buy the missus a
real diamond necklace, a few
years from now.
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Beware Coughs
from common colds
That Hang On

Chronic bronchitis may develop II
Your cough, chest cold, or acute bron-
chitis is not treated and you cannot
afford to take a chance with anymedl-
cine less potent than Creomulsion
which goes right to the seat OF the
trouble to help loosen and expel germ
laden phlegm and aid nature TO
soothe and heal raw, tender, inflamed
bronchial mucous membranes. i.
Creomulsion blends beechwood
creosote byspecial process with other
time tested medicines for coughs.
It contains no narcotics.
No matter how many medicines
you have tried, tell your druggist to
sell you a bottle of Creomulsion with
the understanding you must like the
way it quickly allays the cough, per-
uniting rest and sleep, or you are to
have your money back. (Adv.)
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-01
Cousins!
Special To The Star

NEW BERN, Oct. 31-TWo first
cousins, who married first COUSINS
within a year in 1929. and live
on the same block of the same
street here, gave birth to theil
first sons within an hour of each
other here Monday around moor
at St. Euke's hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs J.. Muse McCottel
have a son, John Muse, Jr., while
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles K. McCottel
have a son, Charles. Jr. Mrs. Muse
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-01
COLUMBUS LIBRARY:
EXPANDS SERVICES
New Hours To Be Effective
November l; Mrs. Bald
win Elected
Special To The Starr

WHITEVILLE, Oct. 30. Mrs.
Frances B. Baldwin has been elect
ed librarian for the Whiteville pub
lie library and will begin her new
duties Friday, November l. she
succeeds Miss Mary Lou Powell
who has been librarian for the past
three years.
Rev. j. R. Kennedy, chairman
of the library board, said that ua-
der Mrs. Baldwin's administration
library service will be expanded
to daily hours. Heretofore, the
library has been open only twice
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-01
PRINTERS WIRE

WASHINGTON, Oct. 81 - (P-
The National Labor Relations
board announced Thursday a trial
examiners recommendation tina
the publisher of the st. Peters
burg, Florida, evening Independent
and Times, be required to bargain
with IS AFL printers.
The printers, members Of the
International Typographical union,
have been on strike since Novem-
Der 20, 1945.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-01

McCotter is the former Emma
Stevenson Dunn, While Mrs.
Charles McCotter is the former
| Lucy Dunn, also of New Bern.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-01

Elephants cannot trot or gallop.
A walk and a shuttle are their
only gaits.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-11-01
WITH new, HIGHER
ARMY PAY, THOUSANDS A p IA v
ARE ENLIsTING! ~'VA
NEW PAY SCALE

In Addition 10 Clothing. Food
Lodging, Medical and oenfu
Care, and Liberal Retirement
Privileges.
In addition 70 pay shown al
right: 2o1e Increase for Service
Overseas. sou if Member o.
Flying or Glider Crews. 81 In
crease in Pay for Each ) Year.
Of Service.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-16
CONTROL COUNCIL ORDERS PURGE OF
 NAH LITERATURE

BERLIN, May 16.--A purge of German Fascist and militarist lit- erature. criticized in some Allied quarters as akin to the Nazi book burnings," has been ordered by the four-power Allied Control Council.
 Destruction of Nazi and German military memorials of World Wars I and II also was directed by the Council, in orders approved by its ccordinating committee. Many monuments already have been rag cd
 "The Americans agreed to the principal of banning books glorify- ing Nazi theories and German mil itary tradition" said Miss Vivian Cox, assistant to the Deputy Direc- tor of the American Armed Forces Division, in discussing the order.
 She added that the Americans fought this order at the start on the argument that if people want ed to retain banned books they would find places to hide them. So we insisted either on law naming specifically the material to be de- stroyed CT to leave all decisions to the discretion Of zone commanders. The latter was agreed upon"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-16
ALASKA AIRLINE5
 DOUBLE TO WEST

Arriving yesterday with Alaska Airlines on the Starliner Nome, with Captain Bill Lund. Flight Off, ficer Buck, and Stewardess Marjorie Stevens were the following passeng- CTS from Anchorage: D. R. Wilson, B. Estebrook, R. Zentmier, Mrs. R. Zentmier, s. Menclau, " G. Brown, B. Brown, Ben Knutson; and from Cordova, George Osborn.
 On the return flight, the follow- ing were flown to Anchorage: Wolfred Olander, William T. Mc- Cain, Emma Kelly, John Solon Mrs. John Solon and infant, Rose Taylor, F. Rich, Fred L. Smedley William l.. Hicks, Mrs. William l. Hicks, George Lewis, Charles w Rose, Courtney Morris, Claude Mor- ris. and Eleanor Ottosen; to Cor dova: Mrs. Glen w. Perry and C. Frey; to Fairbanks: Jack Gucker
 Leaving on the Starliner Fair banks, with Captain Thompson Flight Officer Horning, and Stew ardess Freeman for Naknek were the following: John West, N. E F'orsland, L. B. Bushee, E. Enga G. w. Dunn, w. Christensen, Will fam Rettinghaus, J. Johansep Henry Rabe, M. G. Fadnes, B. P Edwards, pr. J. M Dodd, H. L Engelsen, Frank Green, and Nor man Ytterdal.
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ARTS AND CRAFTS
 ASSN. MEMBERSRIp
 DRIVE ES STARTED

Artists, craftsmen, art lovers and connoisssurs in general are invited to join the Alaska Arts and Crafts Association during it's membership drive beginning today.
 Ms. William Paul, ST, member ship chairman. is mailing literature to several hundred prospective members today in an effort to com- plete the enrolment as early as possible. Many names have no doubt been missed Interested per sons who do not receive literature in the next several days should contact Mrs Paul or Miss Alice Brandebury, President. A member ship card costs one dollar and will le mailed promptly by Miss Ann Coleman, secretary.
 A window in the Snattuck Build ing now displays photographs taken 1t last Januarys Art and Craft Show in the Scottish Rite Temple. Credit for the window and others to fellow go to Mrs. Joe Werner and Jack Glover, who made the poster Plans are now being formulated for a bigger and better show next year.
 Incidentally now is the time oi year for craftsmen and hobbiests to get started. This year there will be a Botany section where pressed wildflowers will be exhibit cd. The earlier flowers are now in
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blccm. Halibut fishermen are also on the grounds where they occa- slonally snag bits of coral and gor- gcnian, both of which have art possibilities. Now that the snows are leaving, rock and mineral col lectors may again explore new slides and streambeds for materials that may have become exposed over winter
 William Paul, Jr.. reminds that next years show will also feature color photography and here again, the time is ripe for taking those winning shots.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-16
l4 INITIATED,
 ELKS SESSION

Fourteen baby Elks were taken into the herd at the Elks meeting last night, and were given theil antlers.
 Those initiated were Theodore J Smith, Gunnar A. Blomgren, Jo- seph M. Smith, Edwin Hildre, Char les B. White, Robert M. Helgesen Harcld w. Houston.
 Lawrence F. DuBois, Franklin A Rutledge, Will Carter Ray, Frani L. Oliver, Robert D. Totten, Johr E. Doolin, Joseph Peloza.
 Exalted Ruler Ellis c. Reynolds appointed Claude c. Carnegie, Els teemed Loyal Knight, as chairman of the Annual Flag Day services to be held June IA
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SALE ANNOUNCEMENT

Fixed price sale at Juneau, AL aska, Of "as is" miscellaneous sur plus government property located at Juneau, Ketchikan. Skagway and Annette. All property must be re- moved from storage yard at the purchasers expense within ten days from date of purchase. Terms: certified cashiers check or money order, payable to Treasurer of the United States Sale dates: Federal Agencies May 15 to g. Certified Veterans May g to June '. Dealers June 8 to II. Public June 12 to July 12. For complete sale list contact The Surplus Property Office, Area Engineer Building, Juneau, Alaska.
 (271-t2)
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FULL COMPLIMENT of carpentry and power tools sufficient for a modern up to date carpentry shop or contractor equipment; beautiful building lot in West Juneau; five room modern house for sale one block from St. Ann's Hospital, excellent opportunity for handy man in the second hand furniture business. Deal in cludes building and stock, $l0,00o will handle; apartment house for sale in Douglas. Fully fur nished, $1,200 will handle; Bruns- wick Apt, T apt. unit, centrally located, completely furnished, monthly income $210; other pro perty city and country; l med safe. Murphy and Murphy Real tor, Phone 676, Room 3, First National Bank Bldg. CC272-tD
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-16

Question from W.T-D., New Or leans: I'm planning to go to school under the CT Bill. Will I get sub sistence allowance for only nine months out of the year, or can I get it for the full 12 months if I attend summer school?"
 The law says you're entitled to the allowance each month you go to school whether it's nine or twelve. In addition, you can get it for a not-to-exceed thirty-day leave during each calendar year.
 For each month you draw the al- lowance you lose one month of your total period of eligibility.
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HOSPITAL NOTES

St. Ann's Hospital admitted An drew Peters and Mitchell Rocovich, both medical patients, and Mrs George Burlington for surgery yes- terday.
 Dismissed were Tom Klungland Mrs. J. Roehm and Mrs. George Nicholson, all medical patients.
 The Government Hospital ad- mitted Emma Howard of Tenakee
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WRITTEN APPLICATIONS are now being accepted for positions of Divisional Deputy Tax Collec- tors for the Department of Tax ation. Permanent offices will be established in Ketchikan, An chorage and Fairbanks. Applica- tions should give age, references, accounting and tax experience. State whether Veteran or not Veteran and the length of time residing in Alaska All replies should be addressed to the Tax Commissioner, Box 651, Juneau, Alaska. (269-t6)
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FOR SALE-Recorder photograph and radio combination; automatic wireless record player; single re- cord player. Call Roy Eaton, 567.
 (272-t3)
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plOyment committeeman. He'll fix you up, if anyone can.
 Question from H.E.Z., Washing ton, D. O.: ''Is there any truth to the rumor that the President has issued an order to this effect -- that all disabled war veterans who have war service appointments in civil service can acquire perman- ent civil service status?'
 Yes, that's true, with a couple of reservations. They are CD that the disabled veteran has at least a 10 percent disability and (2) that ne has served at least one year of his war service appointment. If he hasn't completed that one year, he is put on a probationary status until he has completed the year, and then he can become permanent appointee.
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VETERANS GUIDE
 By MAJOR THOMAS M. NAL
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Tcday is answer day again. Here's a question from GEE, Lebanon, Ore: Whom may I contact to convert my National Service Life Insurance Term policy to a perman- ent form? How soon must I con- vert it as the law now stands?'
 Get in touch with the nearest Veterans Administration regional or contact office. They'll show you what to do and how to do it. The insurance term" policy must Le converted to permanent type within eight years after the day you bought it.
 Question from Mrs. NCT., Bu- ford, Ga: Will you please tell me the kind of jobs available un- der the GI Bill of Rights where my son, a veteran, can work and learn trade at the same time?"
 The would te hard to do, be- cause there are so many. Here's the Geal The veteran signs up for what is called an on-the-jo job train ing program. He gets some pay from the outfit he's working for. In addition, he gets a subsistence allowance under the GI Bill job training program.
 To get into a spot like this, the outfit the eX-service man trains with must be approved by the State Beard of Education, or similar ap- proval agancy, and must have a contract with the Veterans Adminis- tration.
 Local United States Employment Service offices usually have lists of outfits giving this kind of train ing. Right now, there is a demand for apprentices in building con- struction industries. USES should have the dope for your son.
 Question from L.GC., Chicago: T worked for a company here in Chicago which was sold, lock, stock and barrel, while I was ir the ser vice. Now that I am civvy again, do I have any unemployment rights?"
 If the people who bought your old company are carrying on sub stantially the same type of work as when you went into the ser vice, then you should have re- employment rights. However, there easily may be complications, so go to your local draft board and seek tha advice and aid of the re-em-
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FOR SALE-King and Winge Hali- but gurdie, excellent condition, new gear. Box 193, Sitka, Alaska, J. E. Engelman. (272-t4
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POLITICAL AD

HAMMOND, Ind, May 16.-A resident of nearby East Chicago sent the following classified ad to Hammond newspaper:
 Attention, Democrats: If l don't get an apartment soon, I'll vote Republican, so help"
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3 COUPLES want furnished apart ment or house. Room 3l2 Bar anof. (27l-t3)
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and. wife or two women to take care of Bethel Beach Nursery through June, July and Aug. Only Christians need apply. Ph. 0363. (270-t3)
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WANTED-Clerical position open. Experience necessary. 40 hour week. Territorial Department of Health. Please make application by letter. Address P. o. Box 1881, Juneau, Alaska. (261-tf)
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WANTED

D-Deckhand TOT NV HY- GENE. Must be sixteen years of age. Salary $125 and subsistence. Apply Territorial Department of Health, Room l02, Territorial Building. (271-tf)
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HOUSEEEEPER - for employed couple, girls ages and 8, nice
 kome, pleasant conditions. $100 per month, room and board. Will
 consider couple, husband em- ployed elsewhere. Phone 704 be- fore 6 pm. (257-tf}
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FOR SALE-We still have that 3 bedroom house on Sixth Street, s3,150. Shattuck Agency. t272-t3)
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HELP Male or female.
 Inquire Alaska Laundry .(263-tf)
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POUNDS keys on chain in front of Beck Apts. Inquire Empire.
 (269-)
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LOST-Black pocket wallet. Re- ward. Peter Howard 929 West 7th.
 (271-t4)
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WANT ADS
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-24 it. Cabin Cruiser.
 Phone Blue 865. t272-t3)
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WANTED-Used furniture. 306 Will loughby. Phone 78a