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Evening star., 1946-06-23
President Signs
Fund Bill With
No-Strike Rider
Law, Aimed at UPWA,
Bans Jobs to Unions
Who May Walk Out
By Joseph YOUNG

Legislation barring Federal en-
ployment OF persons belonging to
unions asserting the right to strike
against the Government became
law last night as President Truman
affixed his signature to the Agri-
culture Department appropriations
bill, which contains the no-strike
clause.
The bill is the first of series of
Federal agency appropriation meas
ures containing the no-strike clause,
which is aimed at the United Public
Workers of America, CIO.
Mr.. Truman's action sets up as
official the no-strike policy in Gov
eminent and it is expected that the
signing OF the other appropriation
bills containing this clause will be
routine.
Strike Held Possible.
Senator Ball, Republican. of Min
nesota, co-sponsor of the rider, said
it was aimed at UPWA, which he
contended asserts the right to strike
against the Government. UPWA
officials deny this, pointing out the
no-strike clause in their constitu-
ton. However, their opponents con-
end that the constitution contains
a 'loophole" provision which would
make it possible for the union to call
a strike.
In an effort to protect the union
and its members, UPWA officials will
call an executive meeting Thursday
at which time it is expected that
they will revise their constitution to
specifically bar strikes against the
Government.
BrOtherhoods Join Protest.
Meanwhile, AFL and Railroad
Brotherhood officials have joined
UPWA leaders in protesting the
antistrike clause. At a meeting here
Friday night resolution was
unanimously adopted by AFL, CIO
and Brotherhood officials condemn
ing the rider and supporting the
contention of UPWA that the
amendment constitutes "a vicious
attack on the civil rights of Gov
ernnent employees and is part of
the antilabor bias sweeping Con-
gress."
The meeting was sponsored by
local unions belonging to the three
major national organizations and
was conducted by Jesse Manbeck.
president of the Columbia Typo
graphical Union, AFL.
Some of the 3AFL craft unions.
which have number of their men,
bers employed in Government jobs,
feel that the rider might be applied
to them since most of these unions
have no provision in their contract
prohibiting strikes against the Gov
ernment. However, Senator Ball
has asserted that the rider was not
intended to be used against these
unions.
Evening star., 1946-06-23
$4,000 Sought Aid
OF Housing Center

In the last four years, $4,000 per-
sons applied to the District Housing
Center. 1400 Pennsylvania avenue
NV, for homes. apartments and
rooms, the National Housing Agency
disclosed last night in a summary
of the center's operations.
After July /, the center will be
operated jointly by MIA and the
District government, each of which
will contribute $37 500 to- continue
the referral center for housing
vacancies.
Mrs. Dorothy Trewhella. assis-
tant to Mrs. Ellen Harper, center
director since August, 1914, will re-
main as MIA liaison officer. Mrs.
Harper will become special assis-
tant to the director of field opera
tions for the Veterans Emergency
Housing program.
In 1912 and 1943, the center was
able to find satisfactory accom-
modations for almost every one
who applied. MIA said. but from
1914 the shortage began to grow
more acute.
After VI Day, applications went
over the 1000 mark each week and
at the same time the vacancy rate in
the District area declined to six
tenths of l per cent.
The majority of homeseekers the
agency said, were veterans with
families who were returning to Gov
ernment service.
In its four-year operation the
center registered and filled 5.225
vacancies, Of which 52,182 were
houses and apartments and 1S3, 3,043
were rooms.
Evening star., 1946-06-23
Leland Harvey Recaptured
After New Prison Break

REIDSV1LLE, Ga. June 22.-Le-
land Harvey, 80. notorious escape
artist, and. two other prisoners fled
the State prision here today after
threatening a guard with a knife,
but they were recaptured shortly
afterwards by a posse.
Deputy Warden w. D. Wallace
identified the other two who took
part in the break as Wilbur Turner,
%, Rome, Ga, and D. v. Richardson,
"a. Atlanta.
Mr.. Wallace foiled the break. He
was returning to the prison in his
car from town when he heard the
prison radios announcement of the
escape. He met the truck which
the convicts had taken from the
guard and opened fire.
Harvey and Turner jumped from
the truck. Mr. Wallace continued
firing at the truck and at Richard
son, who gave up. He took the con-
vict inside the prison and quickly
formed posse which caught Harvey
and Turner in the woods.
Evening star., 1946-06-23
Legion Acquires Site
For MiIIion-DoIIar
D. {. Headquarters

The American Legion has pur-
chased a 1921 1922 property near
Capitol Plaza as a future site for
a million dollar Washington head
quarters building, officials an
nounced last night.
The land. on the northwest corner
of Louisiana avenue and D street
NV, is now being used as a park
ing lot, and has a frontage of 49, 5
feet on D street and 1885 on
Louisiana avenue.
Milo j. Warner of Toledo, Ohio,
past national commander, said the
property at 1903 K street NV,
which the Legion has occupied since
1884, lis no longer big enough to
accommodate the rehabilitation,
legislative and employment divi-
sions of the Legion" Mr.. Warner
was appointed chairman Of a spe-
cial committee to select the site by
National Commander John Stelle.
The new headquarters will provide
additional space for surplus prop
erty and housing activities, Mr..
Warner said, as well as expanded
public relations offices. 1.-The build
ing will be constructed as soon as
materials, supplies and equipment
and labor can be obtained without
interfering with the veterans
housing program" he declared.
He said the property was acquired
from the Real Estate Improvement
Co., Baltimore, subsidiary of the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. Au-
thority for the purchase was granted
from the organizations Executive
Committee about two weeks ago.
Evening star., 1946-06-23
'Tuffy' Leemans Listed
Among Z Settling
Over Ceiling Penalties

Alphonse "Tuffy" Leemans, for
mer George Washington University
and New York Giants professional
football star, now in the cleaning
business here, figures in a list of
overcharge settlements announced
9terday by the District Office of
c2 Administration.
Leei. IS and his partner, Michael
Rlnaldi, paid the Government $25
as settlement on a charge that their
shop at 62l1 Georgia avenue NV.
overcharged customer so cents for
one-day special cleaning job when
that price had never been filed with
OPA.
The case was one of II against
local concerns which were settled
for total of s5o3 so. Largest
amount. STAT. was paid by the Con-
solidated Refrigeration g. Sales Co.,
FOOT K street NV, Harvey West
brook, proprietor. The concern was
charged with selling an electric re-
frigerator at an overcharge of S6l.
and of selling burner cooker at the
established price but failing to in
stall the burner, thereby overcharg-
ing Sc.
Other concerns making settle
ment fot overceiling charges on
items handled and the amounts
were Smallwood Cleaners, Leon
Smallwood proprietor, 1870 Column
bia road NV, $50; Cathedral
Cleaners, AdoIph Felker proprietor
5000 Connecticut avenue NV, s25;
Pagoda Cafe, Kee Kai Jew proprie-
tor, 1925 Fourteenth street NV.
$25; Harvard Grill, Vasileos anc
Petros Kanelacos proprietors. 282(
Fourteenth street NV, s25.
Blue Banner Laundry, Harry
Burka proprietor, 1925 Fourteentf
street NV, $50; Atlas Motor co.
I. M. Sachs proprietor, 8O4 Bladens.
burg road NE, $3.50; Merrick's
Radio Repair. George Merrick
proprietor, 1o15 Rhode Island ave-
nue. NE, s25; Good Hope Market
Max Nimetz proprietor. 1901 Coco
Hope road Sc, s25; Ford's Fooc
Shoppe, Jack Feiffer proprietor, 71C
Fourteenth street NV. s25, ano
Mik's Delicatessen. Mike Lewis
proprietor, 1882 North Capito
street. $50.
Evening star., 1946-06-23
Hearing on Chicken
REGULATIONS Slated

A public hearing to consider more
stringent police regulations recon-
mended by the Regulations Com
mittee governing the keeping of
chickens in the District will be held
at 10 am Thursday in the board
room of the District Building. the
Commissioners have announced.
The proposed rules would require,
among other things, that fowl be
kept more than $50 feet from any
property line and more than so feet
from any dwelling.
Evening star., 1946-06-23
Physical Tests Scheduled
For Is Police Candidates

Names of the 16 successful candi-
dates who passed the Prince Georges
County police examination have
been Withheld by the county police
commissioners until each receives
a physical examination and person.
al interview, it was learned yester-
day.
William A. Carson. president of
the county commissioners and a
member of the police commission,
said the successful candidates will
be competing for four vacancies on
the force at present.
Among the q men who took the
test were seven members of the
force who are temporary wartime
appointees, Mr.. Carson disclosed.
One failed to pass, he added.
Announcement of the names, ex-
pected to be made public yesterday
was withheld on orders of Theodore
Schiller. chairman of the police COM
mission, Mr. Carson said. Instead,
appointments will be announced a.
a future police commission meeting
at Upper Marlboro, he explained.
Evening star., 1946-06-23


every such bed is needed by the
community. In this field the facili-
ties of Columbia Hospital for Wom-
en- constitute an important proper
ton of those available"
In his formal statement regard
ing the Medical Society, President
Becker of Group Health Associated
said, CHA is interested in having
made available to as many people
as possible all the health services
they may need without economic
barriers that exist today for most
families. We believe the principle
Of prepayment offers a sound ap-
proach to the individual family
problem Of financing medical care,
If comprehensive medical service
OF high quality is assured.
"The District Medical Society s
plan appears to be a progressive
step, and we congratulate the ply
sicians in Washington for recog-
nizing that this problem exists for
the consumers of medical service.
Evening star., 1946-06-23
Thousands Give Cash
As District Seeks
Fight Hunger Fund

Enthusiastic response on the part
of Washingtonians to the fight
hunger" campaign launched yester-
day by the Washington Food Con-
servation Committee was reported
last night by Raymond F. Gahhity
chairman.
Hundreds of persons made con-
tributions at collection stations
throughout the city or mailed in
money to campaign headquarters at
the District Building during the first
day of the drive, Mr.. Garrity said.
Mr.. Garrity joined with Commits
sioner John Russell Young and Dis
trict. Government officials in an ap-
peal to Washington citizens to give
generously"
Thousands Face Death.
"Only in this way can the lives of
thousands and thousands of men,
women and children, now nearly
dead from starvation, be saved" the
combined appeal stated. There is
just a week in which to raise all the
money possible, buy food with it and
speed the shipments to the famine
stricken countries"
Thirty eight downtown and neigh
Iborhood theaters have installed con-
tribution collection stations and are
otherwise cooperating in the drive
which ends next Saturday, by show
ing trailers on their screens advising
patrons where the money may be
donated.
Heading the committee in charge
of the theater work are John j
Payette of Warner Brothers anc
Carter B. Barron, Loew's theaters
Eight hotels also opened collec-
ton booths yesterday and hun.
ger house for the same purpose wa:
erected at Fourteenth and F street.
NV. Hotel and theater booths are
being stated by the American Won.
ems Voluntary Services and the
Council of Church Women.
Federal Depots Planned.
Tomorrow, collection depots viii
open Sin Government departments
and agencies under the direction O.
i Clifton E. Mack, chief of the Pro
curement Division, Treasury De.
partment. Mr.. Mack has called s
meeting of Federal officials for l.
am. Wednesday in the Commerce
Department auditorium to worl
out plans for Government Day
phase of the campaign on Friday
Other activities associated with
the effort to obtain funds to pur-
chose critical foodstuffs for ship.
ment abroad include formation Of
a speakers bureau by the Junior
Chamber of Commerce, headed by
Thomas Sheehan. The group will
furnish speakers on famine for any
occasion.
Local radio stations also are be-
hind the drive, stressing the Vita
need for cash in spot announce
ments. Each day one station will
devote all station breaks to an
nouncements supporting the cam.
paign. WRC will make special
broadcasts from Hunger House.
Evening star., 1946-06-23
Bar to Meet in ArIinqton

A meeting of the bar of the 35th
Judicial Court is scheduled in the
Arlington Circuit Court at 10 am.
tomorrow to elect a delegate to the
Virginia State Bar.
Evening star., 1946-06-23

The success of such a plan in meet
ing the problem confronting people
how to finance and arrange for
the care they need-will be deter
mined by the scope of services to
be offered. We will be glad to learn
of the details of this plan when they
are available
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-07

HERE FROM ANCHORAGE Alice Shaul of Anchorage is a guest at the Baranof.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-07
FIRE DEPT. ANSWERS
 TWO CALLS LAST EVE.

Two fire alarms yesterday eve- ming added up to total of five runs in less than 24 hours for the Juneau Volunteer Fire Department, without any serious damage result ing from any of the fires.
 The 2-4 signal about 5 o'clock was turned in when the tarpot be- ing used in marquee repairs on Seward street blazed up. The paint on the marquee directly above the blaze wasn't even. smoked up.
 At o'clock a roof fire in the Indian Village was quickly extin- guished when the fire boys answer ed the 2-l call, and returned to the Fire Hall, wondering what would be the next one.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-07

following passengers yesterday: to Tulsequah, B. O., M. Bruckner, Eric Fried H. Galloway; to Skagway, Major A. Haas; to Haines, B. Ham ilton; from Haines, F. Ward to Sitka, H. Gronroos, Mrs. Henry Hayno; from Sitka, Joe Hellor, L.. Byrne; to Hoonah, George Ander- son; from Hoonah, Hildi Schoon- over, Penny Schoonover, w. Lind off, Leslie Johnson; to Pelican, Bud Phelps, Mrs. L. Jacobsen.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-07
p0LAR|S-TAkU PREPARES FOR
 BIG INCREASE
MePherson Expects 10 Have Mine in Active Opera
 lion Next Month

Production at the Polaris- -Takl mine, closed since April, 1922, vii begin this summer at highly-in. creased rate over its pre-war scale according to Frank H. McPherson manager of the mine, who has ar rived here accompanied by his wife
 Unless impeded by labor prob lems, shipping Of necessary sup plies and equipment will be com pleted this month, and the mine ready for active operation in June he said.
 Three new steel barges to be used at the mine are now completed and two others are under construction at Bellingham, Wash. The five barges will take the place of six pre-War scows which were taken ever by the Government during the war. McPherson said the new barges are improved models and will have a combined work capa- city of the six earlier barges. The wellknown mine tug, Taku Chief was also communicated by the Government and will be replaced this year by new and more mos dern tug, Taku Chief No. 2.
 Before the war 200 men were em- ployed at the mine and the last shipment of concentrates from the Tulsequah river mine totaled 6,000 tons
 Flying Men In
 McPherson said mere men would be employed in postwar operation of the mine and production con siderably increased.' For the past several weeks planes have been flying men to the mine and at present there are 65 men doing re- pair work and making other pre- parations to begin gold production operations.
 Since the mine closed down three watchmen have been kept on duty to care for the idle equipment. One watchman, radio man, has re- layed monthly reports of mine con- ditions to the Vancouver office.
 Heavy Snow
 McPherson, manager of the Bri- tihh Columbia mine for the past five years, said that during the past severe winter on the Tulsequah snow accumulations had caved ir one warehouse which is now un- der repairs.
 Last summer a small crew wa
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-07

employed at the mine to build eight new bridges and repair roads in anticipation of this years open ing.
 Originally started by the Cong dons of Duluth, Minn., the Polaris- Taku was purchased by Canadian interests a year ago. w. B. Milmer of Vancouver, B. c. is President Of the new company.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-07
4S pRE(IN(T5, FIRST DIVISION ARE REPORTED

Unofficial returns from 48 of the First Divisions 53 voting precincts tabulated to date showed the fol- lowing lineup on the Democratic ballot:
 For Commissioner of Labor, in- cumbent Walter P. Sharpe main- tained lead of almost 200 over K. c. Johnson.
 For the two Senatorial nomina- tions, Frank Peratrovich of Kla- work led, with Andy Gunderson of Ketchikan second, both sure of nominations.
 The first eight in the race for the eight House nominations were in this order: James Nolan of Wrangell, John Smith of Metlakatla. Andrew Hope of Sitka, Joe Krause of Ketchikan, Harry Newell of Ketchikan, Chris Jennings of Juneau, A. B. Cain of Juneau, G. E. Almquist of Juneau REPUBLICAN RETURNS ] In the Republican primaries the vote is as follows:
 For Delegate = Peterson 468 1 Grigsby 332. i For Treasurer-Cole 556, Sohol' 255.
 For Commissioner of Labor Benson 679.
 For Senator--Dawes 720. Talbe sol.
 Fer Representative - Mrs. Eng strcm 664. Price 65l, Anita Garnicl 648, Vukovich SIS, Mccain 6l2 Cramer 609, Robertson 593, Kraus' $50, Paul 453.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-07
FROM BRAZIL

Jack H. Duncan, a resident of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, is staying at the Baranof during his visit in this city.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-07
ALEX DUNHAM HERE

A. s. Durham, resident of An chorage, has arrived here for a visit. He is registered at the Bar anof. Dunham is former Principal of the Juneau High School.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-07
REPUBLICAN, RETURNs
sPoRTsMEN TO MEET

The, Sportsmen's Association newly organized group to promote Alaskan sports. will meet at 8 o'clock tonight in the City Council Chambers All members and inter- ested persons are urged to attend.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-07
DR. RAE LILLIAN CARLSON

Optometrist is now in Juneau at her office in the Blomgren Build ing to examine eyes and fit glasses. Phone 636 for appointment.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-07
JOSEPH KELLER HERE

Joseph Keller arrived here yeS- terday from Seattle. He is staying at the Baranof.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-05-07
ALASKA C0A5TAl
 FLIES EIGHTEEN

Alaska Coastal Airlines flew the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-03
Promenade Plans
 Completed; Style
 Show, Tea, April B

"prc:rsn nade." pre-EaSter fashion parade scheduled for Saturday, April I3, was the topic of discussion at the regular business meeting of Beta Sigma Phi sorority, held last night in, the apartment of Mrs. J H. Williams.
 An affair which promises to be the biggest event of the season for Juneau women, the fashion show will feature luncheon and tea hours in the Gold Room of the Baranof Hotel.
 The luncheon is scheduled fer l2:30 o'clock with a group or prom inent Juneau women modelling fashions ranging from e..c.usis models from the most famous de signers, through budget ana r.ag costumes. Tea will be served durin a second showing of the styles, scheduled for 3 D. m.
 Commentary on the fashions will be given by John Doyle Bishop, who is arranging the costumes in cooperation with the sorority. Irma Burlington is general chairman of the affair.
 Tickets for both the luncheon and tea hours were distributed to so- rority members last night. Tickets will also be available at the Hotel and other downtown locations, to be announced later. Because lunch con tickets will be- limited. it is suggested that anyone not contacted by sorority members before the end of this week telephone Red 643 tc make sure tickets are available.
 Sir Pledged
 Other discussions at the sorority meeting last night included a re- port from Mrs. R. B. Williams membership chairman, on the pledging of six new members of the sorority. Girls who accepted membership bids given at the pref erential tea held last Sunday are Mrs. Walter Conrad, Mrs. Robert Ohman, Jean Shaw, Mary Shaw Mrs. Ruth Shuman and Mrs. Louise B. Kizer.
 A special meeting preceding final
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-03
WARNING E GIVEN pESELLERS OF G0vT..
 SURPLUS PROPERTY

A warning to resellers of govern ment surplus property was sounded today by Mildred R. Hermann, Alas ka Director of the Office of Price Administration. Instances of dras- tic overcharges by resellers are reaching our attention" Mrs. Her mann stated, and it is essential that all persons buying surplus property, for purposes of resale, should understand that all such sales are covered by OPA regula- tions, whether or not the sellers are authorized dealers"
 Resides of commodities under price control are regulated by Sup elementary Order 12l, issued by the OPA. If specific prices are not provided by OPA regulations, no resales may be made without first making application, the Director said. Our investigators will check dispositions of all surplus property by resellers," she added.
 Sellers are urged to contact OPA offices for information before nego- tiating sales, to forestall possibility of making sales which might con- stitute violations of existing ceiling prices. Buyers too are warned to check legal ceilings on articles they contemplate purchasing, to avoid being overcharged.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-03
TWENTY-F0UR FLOWN
 BY ALA5kA AIRLINES

Arriving yesterday on the Alaska Airlines Starliner Fairbanks with Captain Al Peterson, Flight Officer Ed Courtemanche and Stewardess Margie Stevens were the following passengers from Anchorage: Ed ith Brunette, Marie Breaudige, Ray mond Anderson, Dr. R. Wagner, Mrs. R. Wagner, w. J. Baker, Lt Col. M. S. Mitchell, Capt. Goss, George Patterson, Bill O'Shea, and Peter Wagner.
 On the return flight the fol- lowing departed for the Westward City: H. D. Ellinger, Henry Ben- son, Dr. F. R. Sims, Mrs. Mary Chase and infant, Merle Chase, Jef- frey Chase, c. Copeland, H. A. IO'Neil, J. R. Ball, Evelyn Williford and Louis Williford.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-04-03

arrangements for the fashion show has been scheduled for next We'd nesday night, April 10, in the apartment of Mrs. Ken Alexander at the Baranof.
 New Committees
 Further committees for "Promen- ade" named last night include Joyce Williams and Laurene Knowles, tea arrangements; lone Williams, ward robe mistress and programs; Mrs William Carter, assisted by Mrs Peggy Landaas, Mrs. L. M. Dunlap Mrs. Vernon More and Elise Coom- es, hostess committee: Mrs. Dunlap, decorations; and Mary Jane Lyman. Peggy Landaas, Elise Coomes and Ruth Dulap, secretarial; Dorianne Barnes and Mrs. D. c. Langdon, music.
 During a five minute recess pre- ceding the cultural program last night, a box of chocolates was sent to the sorority by Miss Margaret Welsh, member who announced her engagement to Gil Bixby last Sat lrday noon.
 Laurene Knowles led the cultural program, which was a discussion of beauty in thought, with Mrs. Cart CT and Mrs. Alexander as speakers.
 Following the program, Mrs. Will jams, assisted by Dorianne Barnes and Elise Coomes, served dessert and coffee.