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The Nome nugget., 1947-02-19
Statehood Action May Be Postponed

WASHINGTON, (P)-House ac- ton on statehood for Hawaii and Alaska may be postponed until next year, chairman Welch (R.- CalifD, of the House public lands committee indicated today.
 Welch told reporters he is per sonally inclined" to grant the re quests of both Hawaii and AlasNa for admission to the Union, but feels that committee members should visit both Territories ana hold hearings lon the ground" be- fore voting on the statehood bills.
 Such a trip, Welch said, probab- ly could not be made before Con- greSs adjourns for the summer in July.
 A definite decision, however, will depend on developments dur ing hearings in Washington on the statehood question, Welch said.
 Hearings on Hawaiian statehood will begin March ' with Secretary of Interior Krug the first witness. Alaska statehood hearings will fol- low, beginning April 8.
 The chairman said the full pub lie lands committee will hear Sec etary Krug and others of his rank who appear in either Hawaii or Alaska hearings. If the hearings extend for weeks, Welch said he probably will assign them to the subcommittee on Territories, headed by Rep. Crawford R.- MichJ, for completion.
The Nome nugget., 1947-02-19
DEFIES ORDINANCE

OXNARD, Calf. UP) - Tn lonely looking individual leaning on the city limits sign. was only police judge Garland Nelson, wait ing for a police escort to accom- pany his automobile through town.
 He was all set to blow his horn all the way, he added-all in keep ing with a 1908 city ordinance which he protests is still on the books. The ordinance adds that 9 bell or gong will do as well as the horn, so long as a police officer is on convoy duty.
 City attorney William Reppy promised the municipal statutes will be brought up to date quickly.
The Nome nugget., 1947-02-19
Senate Holds Up Production Of Uranium

WASHINGTON, (P) - Western mine owners said today the Senate battle over David E. Lilienthals nomination to head the atomic en- ergy commission is stymieing out put of uranium-prime source of all manmade nuclear energy.
 AS the confirmation hearings moved into fresh day after two new outbursts of temper, a group of Colorado and Utah uranium producers said 300 miles in those states are idle for lack of answers to two questions:
 When will the government start buying uranium from the mines, and what price will it pay?
 Charles J. Moynihan of Mont rose, Colo, attorney for the group, told reporters the mine owners came to Washington seeking the answers from members of the atomic energy commission.
 WASHINGTON, (P)-Chairman Hic,lenlooper R-Iowa), tod y called for a speedy Windup of the Senate atomic committees hear ings on David E. Lilienthal's nom. ination as head of the atomic en. ergy control commission.
 Asserting that it has been "5 complete waste of gOvernmen money" to bring some witnesses before the committee during the last four weeks, Hickenlooper said
 Tt is highly important that the committee conclude these hear ings as reasonably soon as possi- ble"
 He spoke after Senator Nickel lar O.-Tenn), chief foe of the Lil- ienthal nomination, had temper arily run out of witnesses to sum- mon. Hickenlooper and Senator McMahon D.-ConnD previously
The Nome nugget., 1947-02-19
Legislature Busy With Many Bills
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Continued From Page One The House also tabled the bill providing for the wholesale sale of liquor by the Territory. It wi,; require a two-thirds vote to take it from the table.
 A Memorial introduced by Ed Anderson requesting the depart ment of Agriculture to make a study of the agricultural possibil- ities of the Second Division.
 Frank Johnson introduced a bill today to provide for election, in stead of appointment of the Com missioner of Mines.
 Several other measures intro duced but none important. So far no revenue bills of importance.
The Nome nugget., 1947-02-19
Flashes of Life
FAST FRIENDS.

OREGON CITY, Ore. lPl - When Russell H. Fraser's home burned down in the hills east of here, his friends wanted to help him build another.
 But they had no lumber. So they went into the woods, felled trees, hauled them to a saWmill and cart ed the resultant lumber back to Fraser-all in one day.
 This week they plan to con struct the new building.
The Nome nugget., 1947-02-19
SCHOOLS OUT?

EUGENE, Ky. P)-Children in the one-room rural Fiddle Creek school can come back from recess now.
 Teacher Mrs. Maud Davis de- Clared a permanent recess" after the school board refused to pay her S20 month extra for janitor work. It offered only S5.
 The board hired a janitor and Mrs. Davis agreed to call the 10 pupils back.
The Nome nugget., 1947-02-19
House Passes
 Legislation For Alaska Shipping
(By Charles D. Watkins)

GAP Special Washington SerViCe)
 WASHINGTON, (P) - It took the House less than five minutes yesterday to pass and send to the Senate legislation intended to pro- vide Alaska with steamship serv- ice after March 1.
 Chairman Bradley R.-CalifD of the House merchant Marine subcommittee, which handled the measure, presented it as the first House business.
 He explained briefly it would be disastrous for Alaska if quick ac- ton was not taken to prevent stoppage of its steamship service.
 The House by voice vote passed the legislation.
 Senate action is scheduled Fri day.
 The measure provides for an in terfm service while Congress is studying a long range plan for furnishing the Territory with serv- ice at rate it can pay;
 The action was taken because Maritime Commission authority to continue the service which it has operated for five years expires February 28.
 Under terms of the proposed law the commission will charter ships to the private operators at nom inal fees and recover 75 per cent of the profit. The operators would stand all losses.
 The legislation, however, au- thorizes the commission to adjust rates for the service, which may mean increases.
 Private operators have said the increase should amount to approx imately 35 per cent but Delegate Bartlett D.-Alaska, contended they sought about 60 per cent.
 Rep. Jackson D.-WaSh0, who introduced the measure, told the House Alaska was completely de- pendent upon life line" of ships from this country for it's supplies and to bring its products to this country.
 This legislation" Jackson said. should solve the impaSse result ing from the people of Alaska be- ing unable to pay higher freight rates and the operators of vessels in the Alaskan trade being unable to operate under the present rate structure. This solution will per init continued operation with a minimum increase in rates.
 Tt must be remembered that Alaska is our first line of defense. Only if it is adequately developed can it constitute a barrier against invasion from the north.
 And only if adequate water borne commerce to and from Alas ka is provided, can this develop ment proceed"
The Nome nugget., 1947-02-19
RIGHT coLoRS. WRONG FLAG

LAWRENCE, Kans. (P) - The British flag waved merrily atop Fraser Hall at the University of Kansas, leading to speculation that a distinguished English visitor was on the campus.
 But it soon came down.
 A new janitor, told the univers- ity flag was "a big red and blue one" had run up the Union Jack by mistake.
 tion on fish traps for two years in view of the referendum by which Alaskans will express themselves at the next general election.
The Nome nugget., 1947-02-19
LIFTING THE LID AT JUNEAU
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Continued from Page One) introduces a memorial addresse to the Territorial department O. agriculture asking for survey o! agricultural conditions in the Sec ond Division to be instituted an methods be established for increas- ing agricultural development.
 The House passes the Senate bill to appropriate $282,000 fo- schools for the remainder of the present year and will now go tC the Governor as no amendments were made.
 Johnson introduces a bill to make the commissioner of mine elective.
 Rep Anita Garnick R.-1sD in troduces a bill which provide that Territorial officials may travel at Territorial expense only when urgently to the advantage O. Territorial business.
 Rep. Harry E. Newell D.-1st} by request to expand the powers of the Alaska Housing authority in connection with the act paSsec in the last legislature to provide housing for World War II veterans who enrolled in educational insti- tutions in Alaska.
 Rep. Steve McCutcheon O.-3ri makes an amendment to the Wal ker bill that the sales tax be con- tinued until the veterans revolV- ing fund reaches ten million, in stead of terminating March 31, l949. Ii passes 12 to II, but Rep Vim. A. Egan D.-3r0 gave notice of reconsideration.
The Nome nugget., 1947-02-19

had exhibited impatience with McKellar'S tactics.
The Nome nugget., 1947-02-19

JUNEAU, Feb. 19, 2:25 a.m.- The House passes Senate bill rais- ing the tax on beer ten cents a gallon, wine less than twenty-one per cent alcohol 25 cents a gallon, hard liquor three dollars a gallon. Present taxes are five cents, fif- teen cents, two dollars. The mea- sure goes to the Governor for his signature.
 Rep. Andrew Hope D.-1sD, introduces a memorial addressed to Secretary Krug asking the de- partment of interior to take no ac-
Evening star., 1947-05-25
Summer Camp Quotas Cut
As Applications Pile Up

More than 1000 applicants and
only 480 vacancies-that was the
problem confronting the Family Ser
vice Association last night In al
lotting summer camp vacations to
underprivileged children.
: The two three-week periods at
Camp Good Will and Camp Pleas
ant do not begin until June 80,
but the volume of requests already
is the greatest since the Summer
Outings Committee was organized
As years ago.
AS result, the 18 agencies par
ticipating in the program will re-
ceive sharply, curtailed quotas, said
S. John Crawley, secretary Of the
committee.
Preference will be given to 0 to
12-year-old boys and girls who have
never been to camp. In addition
to II Community Chest agencies,
the committee works with such in
stitutions as Children's Hospital, the
Juvenile Court, Providence Hospi-
tai and the Public Welfare Board.
Evening star., 1947-05-25
Dawson TO Be Speaker
Al Howard u. Graduation

Commencement exercises at How
ard University will be held in front
of Douglas Hall on the campus at
5 pm. June 6, with Representative
Dawson, Democrat, of Illinois, as
the guest speaker.
The baccalaureate sermon will be
delivered by DR.. Mordecai w. john
son, university president, at pm.
next Sunday, also in front of Doug
las Hall.
Other highlights Of commence
ment week include the law school
dinner at 8 pm. June 2, with Asso-
'ciate Justice Rutledge of the ST.
prenne Court as guest speaker; the
trustees dinner for the recipients
Of honorary degrees at $3.50 pm.
June g.; the Howard University
Alumni Association dinner at 8 pm.
June 8, and senior class night at
8 pm. June 4,
Evening star., 1947-05-25
House Group 10 Probe
u. 5. Units Competing
With Private Business
BY HE Associated Press

Representative Ploeser, Republi-
can Missouri, last night announced
plans for "a searching examination"
of activities Of the Tennessee Valley
Authority and other Government
agencies in competition with busi-
ness"
Mr.. Ploeser, chairman of the
House Small Business Committee,
said the inquiry also will cover the
Reconstruction Finance Corp, Home
Owners Loan Corp, United States
Housing Authority, Rubber Devel-
opment Corp. and many other
agencies.
Also, he said, 'monopolistic fea-
lures Of certain giant co-operatives"
which he did not identify will be
studied, as well as "the tax exemp-
tion privileges Of co-operatives and
foundations"
To Start Next Far.
The investigation will begin next
fall. Mr.. Ploeser named q sub
committee headed by Representa-
tive Howell. Republican Of Illinois,
to make the inquiry. Other men,
bers will be Representative Hill, Re
publican, Of Colorado, and Repre-
sentative Keogh, Democrat, Of New
York.
The IVA probe, Mr.. Ploeser said,
will look into activities which COM
pete directly with private business.
The committee will not interest tt
self in electric power or flood con-
troll"
Government competition with
business, or permanent Government
financial assistance to business, are
the cornerstones Of socialism" Mr..
Ploeser declared in statement.
Dangerous Philosophy"
"For nearly a quarter Of CEN
tury, there has been developing in
America a dangerous philosophy
that the Ills of capitalism In the
United States must be cured either
by permanent Government subsidies
of distressed groups, or Government
operation Of businesses.
"It is my belief that the only
sound cure for the ills of capitalism
is for Government to devote its
energies to keeping markets free by
up all attempts Of private
groups to restrain trade. If the
laws of supply and demand are
maintained, private enterprise can
and will produce abundantly with
out having to ask Government
bureaucracy for assistance"
Evening star., 1947-05-25
Dr.. Kelley to Receive
RudioIoqy Fellowship

Dr.. Charles H. Kelley. assistant
professor of radiology at Howard
University, has been elected to a
fellowship in the American College
of Radiology.
The fellowship degree will be con-
ferred at a convocation in Atlantic
City, N. j., June 8. 1t was awarded
for outstanding contributions and
service OF radiology."
DR.. Kelley has been a member
of Howard Universitys staff since
1889, chief of radiology at Freed
mems Hospital and consultant in
the schools health service. He was
graduated from Morehouse College
in 1924 and the Howard University
Medical School In 1929.
Evening star., 1947-05-25
Clark to Investigate Release
OF South Carolina Lynchers

KANSAS CITY, May "a (P).-At-
torney General Clark said today
he will make an immediate inves-
tigation into the possibility of civi
action in the outrage in South
Carolina where a jury turned loose
26 admitted lynchers."
Mr.. Clark said he may seek q
Federal ruling that the right OF
every man to life, liberty and the
pursuit of happiness Is Fed
orally secured right against the &C
tion of a mob.
The attorney general, stopping
over here en- route to Louisville,
KY, for an address tonight, was
questioned about speech in To-
peka last night in which he said
he might go into court as the after
math of the acquittal of the de-
PENDANTS.
II want to look through the facts
in the case when I return to Wash
ington," he said. "I was shocked
at the action of the jury In freeing
these admitted participants in the
lynching."
He said there was no evidence to
indicate any State officers were in
volved In the case,
Evening star., 1947-05-25
Bevin Will Address
Germans Next Month

ESSEN, Germany, May "a Dr.
British of1cials indicated today that
Foreign Secretary Bevin would ad-
dress a public meeting Of Germans
during q visit to the British occu-
patton zone in June.
Officials here with Lord Paken-
ham, government minister respon-
sible for the British zone, sug-
gested that about 10000 persons
could be gathered In some center
such as Essen to hear from the
foreign secretary himself Britains
views on Germany.
Evening star., 1947-05-25
Mob
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whether the man who ran past her
house was colored. She also said
she could not identify any of the
persons gathered around the jail.
A reporter found a bullet en-
bedded In a small wooden shack di-
rectly across from the jail and a
footprint in the wet earth appar-
emily made by running man. The
bullet and q cast of the footprint
were sent today to the Federal
Bureau of Investigation. The FBI
had at least four agents here today
Solicitor Sure of Escape.
The Howard woman's statement,
along with the discovery Of the bull
let and footprints. and the absence
of any trace of Bush, caused officers
to lean to the theory that Bush had
escaped.
"I'm sure he's alive" Solicitor
Tyler said.
There were no announced clues
today as to the men who took Bush
from the Jail at 2 am. yesterday
One of Ave State Bureau of Investi-
cation agent said: I'VE have been
directed by the Governor to find out
everything in connection with this
case" Every attempt will be made
he said. to identify the persons who
abducted Bush.
Meanwhile, officers we're continu-
ing their search for Bush in the
thick pine woods of Northampton
Hertford and Halifax Counties.
FBI Investigating Case.
The FBI announced in Washing
ton that agents have been ordered
to ascertain whether there has
been a violation of Federal law ir
the case"
An FBI official said the investiga-
ton was requested by Theron L
Caudle, assistant Attorney Genera.
in charge of criminal cases.
Reports persisted tonight that
Bush might have been thrown into
the nearby Roanoke River. Ofhcers
said they would investigate each re.
port.
Bush was charged with attempt
ing to assault Mrs. Margaret Aller
Bryant, a stenographer. High
school boys heard her screams as 8
man chased her early Thursday
night. Bush later was arrested ano
taken to the Jackson jail. A few
hours later he was forcibly taker
from the grey-haired. 60-year-olc
jackson jailer.
Tried to Have Bush Removed.
Because of previous race tension
In the little community, resulting
from two other attempted assault
cases in the last month, Solicitor
Tyler said he tried to have Bush
removed from the Jackson Jail fol
safekeeping, but failed when hi
telephone calls to Jailer E. w. Ed
wards and Sheriff j. C. Stephenson
were delayed.
When he finally contacted Mr.
Evening star., 1947-05-25
u. 5. and Britain Pay
Si63,oO0,OO0 in -Four.
Months 10 Aid Reich
~ fhs A,,eeiated Press

BERLIN, May 24.-The American
military government told the Ger
mans today that In the first four
months OF this year the United
States and Britain imported 1,500, :
900 tons Of food products, seeds and
fertilizera into the combined zones
ut cost Of $163, ,000, 900 to taxpayers
OF both countries.
This effort to fend on famine for
10000, 900 Germans In the American
British zones was disclosed In the
military governments new campaign
to give the German people q graphic
picture Of the aid the Allies are sup
plying in the persent food crisis.
Equal to 17o Victory Ships.
Col. Hugh B. Hester, chief Of the
.AMG's Food and Agriculture Branch,
said In . statement that imports
between January / and April 80
represented roundly an entire cargo
Of ITO Victory ships, or 100000 rail-
road cars"
"on an individual basis" hs added,
''tlaat meant during the first third
OF this year every ration card holder
in the two zones received 95 pounds
Of food imports ut an approximate
cost Of IS per head"
He said importations Of grain and
-four exceeded estimated collections
OF bread grains from German farms
In the two zones for the crop year
1946-47. He said the collections
would amount to 2,279, 400 metric
tons, while importations were ASST
600 tons, or 81 per cent OF the total
quantities available.
$3.50, ,o00, 900 in Grain Imported.
He valued these grain imports ut
$3.50 900 900, or $8.25 per ration card
holder.
The AMG said American agricul-
t,iral imports into the American zone
from We day TO the end Of 1916
totaled 1,197, 800 metric tons Of bread
grains, -four and other foodstuffs
costing $3.50 100000. In addition
II 600 metric tons Of seeds and fer
tilizer cost another $5,500,000.
Evening star., 1947-05-25
Ton Of Food Condemned
By Health Department

More than a ton Of food was con-
demned by the Health Department
last week. The food was found in
stores, markets and storage ware
houses, according to DR.. Reid r.
Ashworth, director of the Bureau OF
Food Inspection of the department
Inspectors visited 1,742 stores and
dwellings during the week and vio-
lators of the health regulations who
were taken to Municipal Court were
fined a total of $145.
Evening star., 1947-05-25
Foreign
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session Of Congress but without pri-
ority.
With congressional leaders plan
ming to adjourn the session July 81,
only three bills on the list have been
passed All from the urgent group,
they are: the $3.50, ,000, 900 foreign re-
lief program; q relief fund Of $15,-
100000 for children, Jumped with the
relief bill; and tax exemption for
gifts to the United Nations.
Aid Program Enacted.
In addition, the $400, 900 900 aid
program for Greece and Turkey has
been enacted. 1t was not on the
original list, however, having come
up later.
Meanwhile, several other admins
tration backed foreign policy pro-
posals have been submitted.
A renewed request is due from the
White House for authority to turn
over surplus arms and equipment
to other Western Hemisphere coun-
tries and standardize their military
practices. It barely failed of ap-
proval last year and has been recon-
mended again by the State, War and
Navy Departments.
Despite the size Of the backlog,
prospects OF getting action on vir-
tually the entire list are viewed with
some official optimism. About half
the bills are routine. -'-
Other Bills Listed.
Others include:
An Anglo American petroleum
agreement setting up joint control
commission. 1t needs Senate con-
sent. Hearings are set for this week
by the Foreign Relations Commit
tee.
Legislation for entry of displaced
persons into the United States.
Hearings on a bill backed by the
State Department are to open
June 4.
The st. Lawrence waterway and
power project. A House Foreign At
fairs subcommittee Is to begin hear
ings this week.
Extension of wartime export con-
trolls on selected commodities.
Evening star., 1947-05-25
Hard of Hearing to Get
Eurphones for Film

Special group earphones will be
furnished members of the Washing
ton Society for the Hard of Hear
ing at a showing Of the film, Mr.
Bell" at 8:45 pm. tomorrow at
society headquarters, 2431 Four
teenth street NV.
The film depicts the life of Alex
ander Graham Bell and is shown
through the Chesapeake & Potomac
Telephone Co. here.
Evening star., 1947-05-25
zoning Commission
To Consider 20 Cuses

The zoning Commission will
tackle q docket Of more than 10
cases Of proposed zoning changes at
its quarterly meeting at 10 am.
Wednesday at the District Building.
In addition the members win con-
slider o minor amendment to zoning
rules on the requirements for side
yards for tenement or. apartment
houses.
In addition the members viii con-
slider minor amendment to coming
rules on the requirements for side
yards for tenement or apartment
houses.
Evening star., 1947-05-25
Defense Counsel Says Trial
OF Lynch Mob Was Fair
v the Associated Press


GREENVTLLE, S. c., May a.
Thomas Woford, leading defense at
torney for % white men who were
acquitted this week of lynching
a colored man, said Attorney Cen
eral Clark might invoke Federal
prosecution "but they'll never get
our boys back into court"
1T was a fair trial." said Mr.
Wofford. "It is our system of
jurisprudence to submit a case to
a jury. These men were tried for
murder. The jury passed on the
law and the evidence. and returned
an acquittal. How are they going to
get around that?
There's no possible Federal vio-
lation of civil rights
Mr.. Wofford blamed the pressure
coming from up North" and de-
clared: "I wish everybody would
forget about 1t and leave us alone. >
He insisted Federal prosecution
was mot the answer to our problem,
and added: "the solution is educa.
tion for both races"
He pointed out any trial in Fed
eral court would be before a South
Carolina jury.
Evening star., 1947-05-25
J. D. Kingsley Appointed
To Labor Office Stuff

The appointment Of J. Donald
Kingsley to the staff OF the Inter-
national Labor Office was an
nounced yesterday. Formerly a
member of the White House Office
staff, Mr.. Kingsley Is to take charge
Of the Hos economic, employment
and statistical work.
Before assuming his duties In
Montreal, he will attend the Inter
national Labor Conference. opening
June 10 In Geneva, Switzerland.
Evening star., 1947-05-25

Edwards, he said, he learned that
Bush had been seized only five min
utes before.
Mr.. Tyler said that only three
weeks ago some SO men surrounded
the jackson Jail but two colored
men who were then under arrest
there were removed to safety by
officers.
Gov. r. Gregg Cherry, who said
North Carolina will not tolerate
lynchings and mob violence" di-
rected the full force of all Of the
States law enforcement agencies
to investigate the case.
Highway Patrol officers, who
cruised through the streets In Rich
Square all last night, planned to
continue their patrol tonight.