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Evening star., 1947-04-04
NationaIisis Claim
Capture Of 1Cifies
In Northwest China
~ The A,,oeiossd Pres.

PEIPING, April 4.-Government
capture OF two cities In rugged
Northwest China was reported today
as Nationalist forces moving from
north and south threatened to
squeeze Chinese Red troops in Gen.
trail Shensi Province In the Jaws OF
q wise.
The Shensi cities reported taken
were Wayaopao, SO miles north OF
fallen Yenan, and Tingpien, in the
northwest.
Government troops which adj
vanced from Yenan to take Waya-
opao formed the south jaw OF a
wise which Chinese reports said might
soon close on Red forces. These
reports said a northern column,
moving down from Yulin, was only
13 miles away, separated by stretch
Of easy terrain.
Tingpien Capture Claimed.
Ofdcial estimates said 1000 to
5000 Communists were killed in the
bitter, week-long battle for Waya-
opao, repeatedly headquarters for
time for the Red commander In
chief, Gen. Chu Teh.
Chinese newspapers reported the
capture of T1ngpien, near the Great
Wall, some 100 miles northwest Of
Yenan. Mohammedan Gen. Ma
Hung Ping was credited with its
capture.
In Shanghai, two Chinese Com
munist relief officials protested to
China's UNRRA director that the
government was using criminal
means" to halt shipments to Com
munist areas
They handed a letter to Maj. Gen.
Glenn Edgerton. director OF
UNRRA's China Office, who earlier
protested to Nanking the bombing
wednesday of the relief ship Wan
shen in Shihkiuso, Communist port.
three Wanshen crew members were
wounded.
Intimidation Charged.
The twp officials charged the at
tack was an attempt to intimidate
UNRRA in order to prevent delivery
of relief supplies to Communist
zones.
1.-The wanton disregard of all
promises made by the National gov
ernment regarding delivery of sup
plies and safety of personnel cannot
be excused on the grounds of mis-
taken orders" the letter added.
The letter was signed by Ling
Chung, operations director OF the
China Liberated (CommunisD Areas
Relief Administration, and Gen.
Wu Yun-fu, the administrations
representative to UNRRA.
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aliens. who are plaintiffs Ia tn
petition.
According to the petition. which
names Attorney General Clark de-
fendant. 86 Of those scheduled fol
deportation are at Ellis Island, n. Y.
and 81 at Crystal City, Tex.
The suit refers to other similar
petitions heretofore filed at District
Court, but which have been dis
missed. The new petition contends
however, 1t contains facts to over
come legal difficulties in the other
cases.
The suit says that at no time did
the plaintiffs attempt to interfere
with the war effort nor to under
mine the morale Of the armed
forces. The suit says also that 1t
Evening star., 1947-04-04
House Wishes Soboth
Happy 81st Birthday
BY the Associated Press

With his hands folded before him
on the Democratic Committee
table, Representative SABBATH, Demo
crat, of Illinois listened misty -eyed
yesterday as the House wished him
. happy 81st birthday.
The greetings were offered by
Representatives Eberharter, Demo-
crat, Of Pennsylvania and Dirksen,
Republican, of Illinois a day early
because the House is not in session
today.
Mr.. SABBATH heard himself praised
as dean of the House-he has served
continuously since March 4, 1907
and as a man who enjoys the dis
tinction of having served in the
House longer than has any other
person in the Nations history.
Evening star., 1947-04-04
Court Tells Joywolkers
Rules Aid Own Sufety

Pedestrians who Cross streets
against the trafic lights were re-
minded yesterday BY Judge Thomas
%. Quinn in Municipal Court that
the regulation against jaywalkine
are for their own safety.
In sentencing George w. Baker
10. colored, OF the l400 block Of
Fifth street NV, to pay 4 81 nne
or serve day in jail on q jAywalk-
ing charge, Judge Quinn pointed
out that, Of 20S accident cases re-
Evening star., 1947-04-04
British Women Hoot Proposal
Thut They Give Up Their Shoes

mental countries where many Of the
women habitually go barefoot he
wrote:
"A barefoot fashion for girls Tin
this country would be both healthy
and attractive, as / can testify from
observing the girls of the above
countries, who have shapely feet
unspoilt by shoes and whose car
rage is the most graceful In the
world"
There was a quick poll OF women
readers of the magazine.
isn't that exactly like a man.?
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demanded 4 smart young woman in
suede pumps. Shopping for shoes
is the most exciting part Of picking
| q wardrobe. It's one OF the few
pleasures We have left"
Gosh said q housewife In san
dals, "tl1e girls would get ffat-footed
| and look all sloppy. I like to go bare
footed but-well, it's too hot on
your feet, for one thing. =
Evening star., 1947-04-04
BY The Associated Pres.

LONDON, April 4.--The women
|of Britain were urged yesterday tt
|go barefoot all summer in view o1
the shoe shortage and, from the
walls Of anguish that went up, you
would have thought they had al
ready taken of their shoes and
waded through broken glass.
A private citizen, C. Watford Sin
clair, offered the suggestion in a
letter to the popular weekly Picture
Post. Fresh from q tour Of Portugal
Austria land several other conti-
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Suit 10 Block Deportation
|Of 1T Enemy Aliens Filed

Attorney James ]. Laughlin yes
terday filed suit In District Court
seeking an injunction to prevent de-
portation to Germany OF 1T enemy
Evening star., 1947-04-04

would be s.inhuma1i" TO return tn
plaintiffs 10 Germany ana 70 tn
Russian rome of occupation.
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[ported lAst week. = involved psdAs-
trians.
The regulations are for your
health and safety" the jurist told
Baker. They were made for the
welfare Of you and your family.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-04-21
SOAP BOX DERBY FIGURES SHOWN
 2 TIMES f0NiGHT

In order that all who have not seen the pictures taken in techni- color cf the Soap Bcx Derby in Akron Ohio, at the big classic event last August Don Skuse is showing these pictures twice to- nieht at 1:l5 o'clock in the Grade School Auditorium. public welcome, then later to those attending the P-TA meeting,
 The purpose of these showings. the lsst time in Juneau as the film must be shipped back Co se- attic, says Skusc, Is to arouse en- thusiasm among parents especially as to tr- great benefit derived. The majority of Juneau youngsters who come within the age limit arc already aroused to an entrance pitch and each showing gains new recruits The picture runs about 90 minutes and it is worth 9 min- utes of anycnes tin7 ta sec them.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-04-21
JUNEAU GIRL 10
 aiEEI RELATIVES
 FROM SCOTLAND

Mss Annie Quinn, popular Ju- reau waitress, has a biz thrill awaitiug her in New Yolk May waen the S g. 8aritania arrives rom Scotland. carrying as pas se0gers Mrs. Margaret Quinn and aEiss cathie Quinn from Dundee, eeoGsnd
 Miss Quinn VIII see her mother and sister from Scotland fer the first time in nine years. They plan a tip throughout the United States, visiting q sister in South Carolina and another in Grand Rapids Michigan.
 The Juneau girl, who is employ ed at the Baranof Hotel, will te back ID Juneau in about six months. She recently left Seattle for New York.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-04-21
INFORMATION WANTED

Anyone having information con- corning the following missing per- sons is asked to communicate with the Governors Office in Juneau.
 Ernest Leigh Webster-34 years of age, fit. in, 145 lbs, medium dark complexion. nicknamed "Squibby" Believed to have come to Alaska alter working during the war as a welder in a Seattle ship yard Being sought by his mother.
 George Cortez-Known to have resided in the Juneau-Douglas area for a number of years where he was employed as painter and pa- per- hanger. Last known to have worked for the Alaska Railroad in the Anchorage area in October 1946. Sought by Mrs. Floy Banuel- cs, Oakridge, Oregon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-04-21
HOSPITAL NOTES

st Ann's Hoerital admitted George Lunday from sl.agway on Friday. On Saturday, Oliver Jet ty and Eel ordonia were admitted for medical attention.
 Sunday, John Johnson from Skagway was admitted for surgery. Baby Daniel Paulo, Forrest R. Bates, ST, and Baby Carol Kite for medical attention.
 Discharged on Saturday were Mrs. Riley Furlong and baby boy; and on Sunday, St. Ann's dismissed Eel Ordonia, Archie Betts. Alex Gazcff and Thorvald Jensen.
 Government Hospital admitted over the weekend Lucy Amouak from Panama, Paul Goo5leapaee of Chickaloon. Nancy Blake of Ju- neau and Susy Abraham from Yakutat. There were no ais charges.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-04-21
FOUR H0MERS. IN 7 GAME 5
 B Y MIL l \: K
Cintinnafi's 5 Shortstop Liff- ing Reds : Cards Are
 Dumped 10 Cellar
By JOE REICHLER

(As- ociated Press Sports Writer)
 Eddie Miller, who only lew weeks ago was put on display in a showcase window for disposal to the highest bidder without attract ing any takers. definitely establish ed himself Sunday as the key to Cincinnatf's chances for a first di- vision berth
 The glue-f fingered shortstop, cur rontly pacing the Major League hitters with four home runs in sev- en games, hit two home runs yes te1day to help the Reds gain an even break in their doubeheader with the Pirates at Pittsburgh. Augie Galan and Bobby Adams joined Miller in the home run par ade to lead the Reds to 13-5 vic- tory over the Pirates in the opener. Three of Pittsbnrghs runs result ed from Hank Greenberg's second home run oI the campaign.
 The Pirates bounced back to win the nightcap 7-3 in the second game, limited to five and a half innings because of darkness.
 The split left the Pirates still in first place with five victories in six starts.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-04-21
JOE WALC0TT I5 MAYED F0RB0UT
 WETH JOE LOUIS
PHILADaLPHIA. ApTil 2l.lF-

PHILADELPHIA April 2l.-lf-- It may be an insmperable problem for some to name the logical man to meet Joe Louis fer the heavy weight title but rot for tic National Boxing Association, which vas on record today supporting aging Jersey Joe Walcott.
 Tn 9 surpriee move tae NBA cast it's ballot fer Walcott ct tee con- ciusicn Of twe-day executive meeting.
 The move was generally regard ed as 9 move on the MEAS pat to take complete control of boxing away fror Jacobs and the New York Athletic Commission despite an announcement in which the NBA declared t is not in the matchmaking business.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-04-21
BAND 10 PRACTICE
 EARLY TUES. NIGNf

The Juneau City Band will have an early practice tomorrow night ct ' o'clock There will ee march ing formation outdoos, it favor- able, otherwise in the High School
 m Following the marching, regular music rehearsal will take place in the Grade School auditor mm. Director Joseph Shofner re- quests that all band members show up on time.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-04-21
JUNEAU PARTY GET Flyh AT
 LAKE FL0pENCE

Tc tcut fishing season Was creaod lezt Saturday when group e Juneau sportsmen flew to LaEa Florence to find the lake orca and to fish biting
 Alaska Coastal Ahlincs pilo. Ray Renshaw took Norman BanfielJ. Charles Coldstein, Ed pcytcl and Rlcok5 Hanford to the iake Sat urday afternoon. The early hircs reported tac fishing was fine when they returned With a fine mes o. trout late Saturday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-04-21
MC0SE BASEBALL TEAM PRACTlCE
 TUESDAY NIGHT

The Moose baseball team will hold an indoor practice tcmomoW CIuesdayl night at 2 o'clock ia the A. B. Hall which has been secured for workouts during incl2nent weather outside
 Manager Mike Haas sags he wants all players to show up and get agoing belc-e the aeszoa cp- ems.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-04-21
BETTY ABEL IN IDAHO

Juneau friends of Mrs. Betty Abel learned last week through a clip ping from an Idaho newspaper, that the former Juneau resident is establishing herself in a dresmak- ing shop in Boise, the capital city of Idaho.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-04-21
CHAPELADIEs TO MEET

There will be a no-host meeting of the Chapeladies at the Chapel By. The-Lake, at 7:30 o'clock to- morrow evening, it has been an- nounced An'members and frienGs are invited to attend
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-04-21
BEAVERS IN FAST SpURT
 p.C. LEACljE:
Tommy Bridges First Pitlh CT of Season 10 Hurl Mo-
 Run, ko-Hif Game
By BILL BECKER

Tommy Bridges, the former great Detroit curveball artist now oper- ating for the Portland Beavers, is the first no-run, no-hit game pitch er of l947
 Achieving the first no-hitter of his 19-year career, the slender Tennessean, now 40, came within enc batter of perfect game Sun day as he set down the San Fran cisco Seals, 20, in the first half of Pacific Coast League double header.
 The only Seal to reach base was Bones Sanders, who walked iii the eighth but was quickly erased on double play.
 Bridges famed five in hanging up his second win against no de- feats. It was his third start as the Beavers Sunday pitcher. He has tied one In his other win, inciden- tally, the ex-Tiger allowed only two hits
 Only four Bridges pitches were ! hit out of the infie1d yesterday.
 In his long American League car ger, Bridges pitched three one-hit games, once in 1892 going through and 2-3 innings before giving up safety
 Beavers Sixth Win
 The veterans sterling perform ance gave the Beavers their sixth straight win over San Francisco and assured the Oregonians of hold on lirst place, which they share with San Diego, as the PCL . went into it's fourth week
 The Seals bounced back to take the final game, 11-4, on some hefty hitting and the effective pitching of rookie Bob Chesnes.
 San Diego pulled abreast of Port land by nabbing pair from Holly wood, 7-5 and 3-1, after dropping Saturdays game Homers by Max West and Pete Coscarart clinched the first contest, while Nanny Sal vo's five-hit twirling assured the afterpiece. Todd Davis circuit drive accounted for the only run off sSalvo
 Angels In Third Place Les Angeles moved into third place ahead of Sacramento as the Angels swept three weekend games from Seattle while the Solons took three whippings from Oakland.
 Young Don Carlsen, 20-year-old converted infielder, won a 15-inn- ing triller rom Kewpie Dick Bar rett Saturday, and the Angels fol- lowed with 20 and 6-2 wins Sun day. Southpaw Cliff Chambers of Bellingham hurled the shutout and stretched to 23 his skein of inn ings pitched without allowing an earned run
 Oakland, putting on it's first win ming spurt, climbed to a seventh place tie with Seattle. Seven runs batted in by Maurice Van Robays, ex-Pittsburgh Pirate, paced the Oaks to their 6-5, 10-1 victories tover Sacramento Brooks Holders two homers helped nail the opener. . Charley Gassaway's four-hit pitch ing featured the nightcap.
 The Sunday turnout was the Leagues biggest of the season, to- taling 52,287 Oakand's 14,l90 was tops.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-04-21
ToM GEoRcE ta TRAYELs

Tommy c -o-l q, has left for the states via ] Tor a months vacation. He wi isit his sister Esther GeeIgo, w i5 training at the Frovlder M ,fiial in Seattle. She will s-s aalo -ep tember l5.
 From Seattle. Tommy will fly to Los Angeles, Calls to visit his grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Mike George at Huntington Park, Calil.
 --a--s
 When yua pay Tor QUALITY why pot get the FINEST Buy FLOR SEEM SHOES at GRAVES.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-04-21
LUUGERS

ATTEr TON LOGGERS with logs for Sale. Contact Juneau Lumber Mills. Will buy from 100000 it. to 1O,O0O,0O0 feet. For further
 particulars sec Juneau Lumber Mills 433-tf
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-04-21
BLISS STORE

Old Ferryway waiting room open every day. See our bargains ill DRESSES and APRONS.
 -ady. 557-t12
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-04-21
American Lea que
Sporis Briefs

NEW YORK - Eddts Arcaro pi- lcted hcth PhalanX and Will to victory in respective halves of the Wood Memorial at Jamaica. Phal- snX was timed in 1:43 4-5 I Will in l:45, in the eastern preps for the Kentucky Derby A crowd of 50,840 say Phalanx pay s3.90 and I Will $3.90 Arcara rode five straight winners.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-04-21
Red Sox Hit Dust

Another previously unbeaten nine, the American League champion Boston Red Sox, bit the dust for the first time when the Washington Senators, behind Walter Master sons superb three-hit singing, downed them 3-1 in the capitol. The Mats got to Mel Parnell, mak- ing his Big League debut, for three of their seven hits in the first inning to score all their runs.
 With Joe DiMaggio playing his first full game of the season, the New York Yankees turned on the Athletics twice to sweep a double header in Philadelphia 62 and 3-2. DiMaggio celebrated his return with three-run homer in the first game to enable Spud Chandler to win his first victory.
 Cards In Cellar
 The Chicago Cubs, paced by Bill Nicholson's two home runs, handed the world champion St Louis Cardinals their fourth defeat in six games "A and dumped them in- glcriously into the National League cellar.
 Ben Chapman's Philadelphia Phillies made it three in row over the Giants by trouncing the New Workers 10-1 at the Polo Grounds. Ron Northey, with three hits, and Jim Tabor and Andy Seminick, with four baggers, led the Philly attack on four pitchers. Schoclboy Rowe spaced six hits to gain his second win, both against the Giants.
 Rain and wet grounds caused the pcstponement of the scheduled games between Brooklyn and Boston in the National League and De- troit- Cleveland and St. Louis Chi cago in the American.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-04-21
NEW TELEPHONE DIRECTORY

Is to be published and forms will close May 1, for space, listings and changes please call The Juneau and Douglas Telephone Go. Phone APO before closing date
 -adv. 553-t9
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-04-21
SEDUCTION COMPANY.

corporation organized and exist ing under and by virtue Of the law3 of the Territcry of Alaska, to the dissolution of said corporation.
 WHEREFORE, in view Of tho above premises. DO FURTHER CERTIFY that the Boyer and Jen- son Construction Company, a cor pcrotion, is dissolved, pursuant 70 Section e24 of the Compiled Laws cf Alaska, i933. uroa che filing in. .ths of ice of the proper proof of pub- liGa,ien cf this caItificata.
 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and f. fixed my official seal, at June au, the Capital, this third dsy of April, A. D. I947.
 6sEAL) FRANK A. BOYLE,
 Auditor of Alaska, Fist publication, April T, 1047 Last publication, April 28, 1947
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-04-21
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-04-21

Borowy, Schmitz CD and Sehef- fling; Pellet, Hearn t5, schmidt t6), Staley (8) and Garagiola. First game.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-04-21

BOSTON, Yum Box Su, 14. Uni versity of Korea student, beat the international field of 1856 to win the Boston A. A. marathon by two thirds of a mile in course rec ord time of 225:39. Finland's $ Mikko Hietanen was second.
 PHILADELPHIA Princeton won four out of five crew races in Schuylkill Rivers opening regetta. Tiger varsity was won by little more than boat length in mile and five-sixteenth Henley course in 6:15 2-5 Frosh were lone Penn Sicto.s.
 Pinehurss, N. c. Mrs. Babe DidIickson zaharias, Denver, SCOT ed 18th straight tournanent tri- unph only after going 20 holes to defeat Louise Suggs, Lithia Springs, Ga. for 1-up victory in North and South women's golf championship. SEATTLE-Coach Hec Eedmund- sons cinder squad stamped itself as a definite contender for north ern division track laurels Saturday as the Washington Huskies swept first places in 12 of Is events to outscore the Oregon State Col lege 99l4 to 4114.
 It was the only division meet of the day, but the University of Idaho gave indications of strong team in a non-confsrence trounc- ing of Gonzaga 110-15.
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CGame called 9th. darkness).
 Erautt, Schultz t3), Wehmeier (5) and Mueller; Sewell and Jarvis.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-04-21

LAWRENCE, Kansas - Saturday was a day for mudders in the 22nd running of Kansas Relays as most of the favorites failed to shine on sloppy track Bill Martineson, Baylor, was disqualified, and Char lie Parker, Texas, finished second to teammate Allen Lawler in the SIT century.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-04-21
TERRITORY or ALASKA office of the Auditor
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CERTIFICATE OF DISSOLUTION
 I. FRANK A. BOYLE. Auditor of the Territory of Alaska, and cus- todian of corporation records for said Territory, DO HEREBY CER- THY that there has been filed in my office on this the 3rd day of April, 1947, the written consent of the stockholders of the
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 Last publication, April 28, l947
Valley frontiersman., 1947-12-31

ELECTRIC engine heater, units for easy starting in cola weather-Royt Motor Go.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-10-04

ens' 1Cth a-.,.N, setting new series single game record.
 Two on, two out with speedy Eddie Miksis running for the lmping' Reiser and Lavagetto ar rived on. the scene as a pinch hit ter for Eddie Stanky. Here was the washed up vet who had to talk Branch Hickey into sending him a contract this season,
 Swinging ana missing once, Law agetto sent the throbbing crowd in- to mass hysteria with a two -bagger ever Eenrichs head that spread heavenly joy in Flatbush and scat tered gloom from the Yankee clubhouse all the way to Bevens home town in lar-off Salem Ore gon. Instead of a 2-1 Yank win it was 3-2 Dodger triumph Black had become white and night had turned into day.
 A large share of the crowd of 33,.43 letused to go home after it was over. They milled about the field, searching for some scrap of Dcd2er left lover they could take hcme as a souvenir.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-10-04
TWIN GAMES FOR SUNDAY,
 3. {. LEAGUE
By SOB MYERS

Associated Press Sports Writer
 The Pacific Coast Leagues pest season Governors Cup headed into double headers Sunday off last nights results, with pennant win ming Les Angeles and Oakland, fourth at the finish of the regu- lar season, holding 3-l leads in the current ssmi-final series against Portland and San Francisco, re- spectively.
 Portland halted Los Angeles, 1 to 2, halting the Angels bid for four straight in thc four-out-of- seven game series, while Casey Stengel's Oaks, after losing the night before, came back to win their third game over San Fran cisco, 8 to 1.
 The winners of the two series meet in the final play-off nsxt week the series probably starting Tuesday.
 Roy Halser pitched and hattsd Portland to. victory last night, let ting Les Angeles off witl seven hits and slamming a two-run kom- CT in the fifth gave the Ports a 32 margin.
 Portland performs from now on cut as the home club. Tko fourth and remaining games were to have keen played in Portland, but were switched to remain at Los Angeles tecaua9 of bad weather up north
 Centerfielder Vince DiMaggic was the batting hero of Oakland s triumph, driving in five runs with four hits, two of them homers and one good for runs. Floyd Speer went the distance for Oakland, whiI2 Cliff Melton was charged with the Seal defeat
 The teams remain idle today.