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The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-19

A bill which repeals the present gross tax on gold mines and substitutes net profits tax instead has been passed by both Houses of the Legislature and at this writing awaits the approval of the Governor. The measure is designed to aid the mining industry in Alaska, practically nil.
 Two years ago suggested that the gross tax be repealed and that all taxes be removed from the mining industry for a reasonable period of time to enable this crippled industry to once again become credit to the Territory. However the net tax is far better than the gross tax and we hope it becomes law
 It should be noted however, that our close neigh bor British Columbia getting the cream of potential mining investors while Alaska gets none, because in British Columbia mine pays no taxes for period of three years under the New Mines Act
 Going down to defeat in the Senate yesterday was one leg of tax tripod which would tack on net income property and gross income tax The Senate defeated the income tax, and hope the other two measures go the same way.
 Any benefits which mining operators could hope to gain by repeal the old gross tax and substitution of a net tax would be wiped out should the proposed property and gross income taxes pass
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-19
BAPTISM ON SUNDAY AT
 HOLY TRINITY CHURCH

Next Sunday morning at II o'clock at the Church of the Holy Trinity, Bey Victoria Burlington, infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. w. H Burlington, Jr., will receive the Sacrament of Holy Baptism Godparents for the candidate will be Dorothy J. Whitehead, William Massie Whitehead, and Ann c. w, Wehb. Vickie Harrington is the only granddaughter of Captain Hill Harrington, famous master of riverboats on the Yukon and Sti- kline rivers.
 The Rev. w. Robert Webb also announced that another opportun- ity for Holy Baptism would he giv- en on Easter Even, one of the tra- ditional dates for Baptism, and parents desiring their children to be baptized then should notify him as soon as possible.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-19
CORRECTION

Contrary to the article in the Empire last night, Rep Thelma Engstrom does not come from a long line of Republican forbears. Both her father and his father were lifelong Michigan Democrats.
 As a matter of fact, Franklin Pierce, a Democrat, and 14th Pres ident of the United States was a great-great-g uncle. Rep Eng strom took her first major interest in politics in 1883 when her hus- band, Elton E. Engstrom, was cho- sen Chairman of the Republican Central Committee for Alaska. a position he has held for the past 15 years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-19
A Good Time to Leave
Cincinnati Enquirer

Whether the British Government announces it's flat determination to pull out of India immediately, merely advances qualified policy of hQuidating it's position there quickly the plain fact is that India is "on her own" for all practical purposes. So far India is concerned, the London Govern ment is in the position of man crossing river on slender fallen tree trunk However treacherous the crossing looks ahead, it cannot turn around and retrace it's steps.
 Britain repeatedly sought agreement among the HinCus and Mosems to procedure for setting up a self-governing India. There no agreement, and so Britain on her initiative set the wheels of a constituent assembly turning The Congress group, largely Hindu is writing the constitution, while the Moslems sulk. But in the interim cabinet, Mosems participating and obstructing.
 Jawaharal Nehru chief Minister has finally insisted that the five Moslem Ministers be dropped, unless the Moslem League will join in the constituent assemby's work Unless the British comply and drop the Moslem members. Nehru and his colleagues will resign, leaving the British in the utterly hopeless position of t) retaining responsibility for India and CD trying to govern with no help save that Of Mos ems, fifth of Indias population.
 Tn such circumstances, especially since they al ready are rapidly withdrawing their troops and civil servants the British have choice but to hand the country to Nehru and the Congress party. Any thing short of this is merely stop-gap arrangement giving Congress leaders little more time to make the transition to full conduct of the Government of India in all it's phases.
 Whatever the detailed program now to De adopted by the Attlee government certain to see in New Delhi at soon, definite transfer of actual power from Britain to the Indian National Congress, the largest political group of India. This, and the formal transfer of authority in conSonance with an act of Parliament, will bring the critical test of native leadership in India. Whether the Moslem League to resort to sabotage civil resistance and perhaps civil war, it's fiery leader has so often threatened or whether it will take subordinate role gracefully of the next few weeks should reveal !
 What would you do if you had your life to live over?" asks psychologist. We'll first we'd select a planet other than earth to be born on
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-19

was thus fulfilled. The excursion was to the Governors House.
 Our complete tour was inspira- tional and the girls came away with many fine ideas. Refresh ments prepared by Mrs. Gruening were enjoyed by the Scouts, and leaders.
 The Scouts wish to thank their sponsors the American Legion Aux Hilary for the check of S10 and ST went toward financing the Friend ship boxes sent to France, Hol- land and Norway. The remaining S3 rests snugly in our Treasury and IS highly regarded in our future plans. We are now looking forward to a visit by some nurses who will be our special guests at next meet ing. We shall very likely hear of some war experiences and a few highlights o1 nursing as a profess sion
 The Mariner Girl Scouts held meeting at the home of Pat Oakes where they discussed the coming radio program, scheduled for some time the first of next month. The girls also discussed the paying Of camp dues and requirements for camp. Mrs Carter visited one of the previous meetings and gave a brief talk on camp this coming year. For the last few meetings the Mariners have been holding infor- nal discussions on timely subjects and late happenings After the meo ting refreshments were served.
 The meeting tonight will be at the home of Jeanette Doucette at 1926 West 9th Street
 JEANETTE DOUUr1TE, report CT
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-19
Daily Lessons in English v L. GORDON

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 WORD STUDY Use three times and vocabulary mastering day
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-19

fConttnued trcm Page JFteJ kickbacks greater than the with holding can sometimes result.
 Most Workable
 Senator John Butrovich, Jr. thought the bill presented the most workable revenue measure yet to come before the Legislature this session. And, Rivers contended that "choas" nearly has resulted from failure to pass an income tax in previous sessions. He said the Attorney General had opinioned that the till would be legally valid
 Senator Walker. asserting the authors privilege to close. mov- ingly prayed for the bills pas sage; following which it was inn mediately voted down The line-up on passage was:
 Yeas-Brownell, ButroVich, En- gebreth. Peratrovich. Rivers. Walk CT and Nerland Nays-Cochran Coffey, Collins, Dawes, Grcen Munz, Rogge, Scott.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-19
RED CROSS-NOTICE

Eckley Guerin, Red Cross cam paign manager for Juneau-Doug las has designated the Douglas Drug Store as center for Douglas residents who wish memberships in the 1947 American Red Cross. Val Poor, Douglas Chairman, hopes residents will voluntarily bring in their membership applications to make the job an easier one and to wind up Douglas part of the drive as soon as possible.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-19
SURVEY OF 5TREET5 NOW BEING MADE;
 F MILES, PAVING

Juneau City streets are being surveyed beginning this week by Civil Engineer Felix Toner and an assistant, as part of the advance planning for paving. Eventually it is hoped to pave approximately 12 miles of streets in addition to what is already hard-surfaced.
 This will be the first complete and accurate survey conducted of much of the street system in Ju- neau. In some districts, there eX ists no more than vague ideas where such things as sewers and water lines lie in relation to the streets; grades are but approxi nations, and curb lines are un- known.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-19
DeDlG.kAS
 NEWS
DOUGLAS WEDDING

Susy Shorty and Frank Godines a wellknown Douglas couple were married Monday evening in can delight ceremony at the Felix Gray home with U s. Commissioner Fe- lix Gray officiating.
 Wedding guests witnessing the ceremony included Mir and Mrs Edward Holbrook, Mir and Mrs John Mills, of Douglas and MT and Mrs Wm Robertson Of Ketchikan besides the Grays.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-19
NEW GASTINEAU GUESTS

Registering at the Gastineau Hotel from various Alaska towns and communities are the following Harry Douglas from Hoonah; MT. and Mrs. Gene Torkelson and Mrs. M w. Soule from Pelican City.
 William Walton, Earl Shennet and Mrs. Beulah Faulk from Sit- ka; Laura Spencer from Yakutat, and Mrs. Joe Petticrew from Wrangell.
 Fred w. Sudiel from Seattle was the only regisFrant from Outside.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-19
COLISEUM SHOW TONIGHT

The Douglas Coliseum Theatre will present a showing, This Way Please" tonight only. The theatre doors will open at pm and the show starts at 7;45 pm.
 Charles Tuckett, manager, an nounced that a good line of pie lures have been selected for show ing in Douglas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-19
Patsy Cross Is
 Honored by Part,

Miss Patsy Cross was honored last night at a birthday party held at the Salmon Creek Country Club. Other members of the group beside the honor guest were her mother, Mrs. Bess Cross, Territorial Trea- surer Oscar Olson, Carol Olson and Claire Olson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-19
MODERN ETIQUETTE Roprpr. g rr

Who complies the list whom wedding 
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 What should when dining cricizng the
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-19
HO U s E MEASURES
5lst DAY, MARCH IS

JTSI DILI, IFft1tVTT TO
 (Passed) s. B. 89-Deficiency appropria- - tion for the Examining Board in Basic Sciences. s. B. 49-Amending the banking laws.
 s. B. 101 Amending the law re lating to notice of sale on execu- tion.
 s. B. 69-Amending the law re- lating to fire escapes in schools and dormitories.
 (Killed) s. B. 84-To provide for party conventions in Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-19
GIRL SCOUT NEWS NOTES

The report oI Girl Scout Troop No. g, has sent in the following
 Last Thursday our troop went on a field trip that was very in teresting The requirement ito vis- it model home" according to our badge in the Home making field
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-19
PUT THEM OUT OF BUSINESS

Now that the income tax is out of this sesslon of the Legislature, you'll soon hear the old cry tax the salmon industry" New pack taxes already have been proposed in spite of the fact that present high
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-19
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-19
HOONAH WOMEN HERE

Mrs. Frank Shotter and Mrs. J. Jackson, both of Hoonah, were at the Baranof Hotel over the week end.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-19

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-19
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What would you do if you had your life to live over?" asks psychologist. Well, first, we'd select a planet other than earth to be born on.
Smyrna times., 1947-06-19
FARM NEWS

According to the most recent
issue of the Orchard Spray Notes
distributed by the Delaware Agri-
cultural Extension Service, there
has to date been no serious disease
problem in well-sprayed orchards
The application of mild fungicides
is recommended, however, for
further protection.
1t is also revealed in the Notes
that few codling moth have been
collected in the bait traps located
throughout the State since June l.
The maximum emergence,of codl-
ing moth took place from May 19
to 29.
To reduce damage to an already
short peach crop, orchardists are
advised to pick up and destroy by
whatever means is most practic-
ablel to drop of small peaches in
tested with curculio.
Destroying these peaches will
Smyrna times., 1947-06-19
AGNES NEWNUM

Agnes Cox Newnum was born in
Massey, Md, but moved to Smyrna
when she was nine years old. Mrs.
Newnum is trimmer and finisher
on the milk cooler assembly line.
The widow of Charles E. Newnum,
she has five children, three of
whom live at home. They are
Curtis, who returned just recently
from service with the army in the
Pacific area; Ruth and Charles
Two married daughters are Mrs
Betty Ryan and Mrs. Irma Ryan
(they married brothers).
Smyrna times., 1947-06-19

aid in eliminating the second brood
of curculio.
The best reason for knowing
enough to come in out of the rain"
states George NJ. Worrilow, asso-
ciate director of the Delaware Elk
tension Service and vice-president
for farm safety of the Delaware
Safety Council, is not to keep from
getting soaked but to avoid being
struck by lightning during summer
electrical storms.
Knowing some of the following
facts about the nature of lightning
will help reduce the hazard of
lightning, says Mr.. Worrilow.
Lightning tends to strike the
highest point in the vicinity. The
highest point may be a barn, a
tree, or a man working in field.
Seek adequate protection which is
afforded best in a building equip
ped with lightning rods. If you do
not have time to seek the protec-
tion of a lightning protected build
ing, lie down in low spot in the
field, away from wire fences, trees,
livestock and machinery.
Care of Farm Motors
Increased use of machinery on
farms means time saved in oper-
ations, and to make the most of
these time savings farmers should
not neglect their farm motors, says
Jack F. Bell, extension agricultur-
al engineer.
He particularly calls attention to
electric motors on farms. These
motors in order to function prop
erly must have their wires anG
other parts well insulated from
Smyrna times., 1947-06-19
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH
Report of Church Services For
Next Sunday

Report of Church Services For
Next Sunday
First Church of Christ, Scientist,
Wilmington, at Park Place and
Van Buren Street: morning service
IL a. M, Sunday School, IL a. m.
Christian Science Society, Milford,
meets at Grange Hall: Morning
service IL a. M; Sunday School IL
a. M, also meets first Wednesday
evening of each month at 8 D. m.
Subject for Sunday, June %, is:
"Is the Universe, Including Man,
Evolved by Atomic Force?" Gold
en- Text: Hebrews Ito. Thou, Lord,
in the beginning hast laid the
foundation of the earth; and the
heavens are the works of thine
hands. A Bible citation from the
Lesson-Sermon is: Isaiah As: 5, 6,
IL, 13. I am the Lord, and there
is none else, there is no God beside
me: 1 girded thee, though thou
hast not known me: That they
may know from the rising of the
sun, and from the west, that there
is none beside me. I am the Lord,
and there is none else. I have
made the earth, and created man
upon it: I, even my hands, have
stretched out the heavens, and all
their host have I commanded. I
Smyrna times., 1947-06-19
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FRANK COUNCIL

Frank Council was born near
Dover, but spent his boyhood at
Collins Beach After serving in
World War I, he joined the Mer-
chant Marine and served four
years, following which he farmed
until he came to wilson's. Frank
dives on E. Commerce Street with
his wife, the former Miss Lillian
Alfree of Townsend. Frank is a
cabinet finisher on the milk cooler
assembly line.
Smyrna times., 1947-06-19

each other where insulation is in
tended and must form a complete
electric circuit. Motors must also
be kept free from foreign material
so that they can radiate the heat
that is generated in their windings.
Mildew Prevention
The humid summer weather may
cause mildew damage to household
goods that are stored in cellars
and closets. This troublesome stain
is caused by molds which grow on
any material from which they can
get enough food. They flourish in
damp, poorly aired and lighted
places, especially in cellars, in
clothing closets, on shower cur
tains and in damp clothes rolled up
for ironing.
Several preventive measures
against mildew are suggested by
Miss Adeline Hoffman, extension
clothing specialist for the Univer-
sity of Delaware. The best way to
prevent mildew is to keep things
dry. If you cannot dry the house
by airing it, heat with a furnace,
stove or electric reflector for a
short time. Then use an electric
fan to drive the warmed air out
the windows and doors.
Dry towels and other articles be-
fore throwing them into the hamp-
er. Wash out dishcloths and hang
them to dry. Stretch out wet
shower curtains to dry. Sprinkle
for ironing only those articles that
can be finished at one time and
shake out those not ironed.
Smyrna times., 1947-06-19
JACOB McCREA

Jacob McCrea, helper in the
paint room at Wilson Cabinet Co.
Inc, moved to Smyrna two years
ago from Clayton, where he had
resided for years. Prior to this
time, he lived in Camden, N. J.,
and was employed by a congoleum
company there for II years. Be
fore coming to Wilson's, he work.
ed for w. L. Wheatly and R. w.
Slaughter in Clayton. His first job
at Wilson'S was in the Grating de-
partment, where he spent two
years before being transferred to
the paint room.
Smyrna times., 1947-06-19
Employees of Smyrna's
Refrigeration Industry

vania Railroad in their carpenter
shops. His first job at Wilson's in
1943 was trimmer on the white
line, but for several years he has
been a wood assembler. George
married the former Mrs. Edith
Stevenson Pryor of Smyrna. They
reside on S. Main Street.
Smyrna times., 1947-06-19
CLARENCE EMORY

Clarence Emory was born in
Cheswold, but has lived in Dover
for the past 25 years. He attend
ed Dover school, and worked in a
grocery store there for twelve
years before coming to Wilson's.
His first job here was insulating
walk-in refrigerators. Now he is
a helper in the wood assembly de-
partment. Clarence is single and
lives at home with his parents, but
he limited of wedding bells soon.
Smyrna times., 1947-06-19

have raised him up in righteous
ness. and will direct all his ways.
A correlative passage from the
Textbook Science and Health with
Key to the Scriptures" by Mary
Baker Eddy is: Up. 295, 5o3). God
creates and governs the universe,
Smyrna times., 1947-06-19
WALTER DAVID

Walter David, building and
maintenance mechanic, ,ewas born
on the "Derrickson Farm" near
Taylor's Bridge, and attended
school there. After eleven years
of farming, he moved to Smyrna,
and was employed as a carpenter
by Elijah Smith for four years,
and later by C. B. Stats, live
stock dealer, for nine years. He
married the former Miss Ida ].
Stats of near Townsend, and they
now reside on South Street.
Smyrna times., 1947-06-19

including man. The universe is
filed with spiritual ideas, which
He evolves, and they are obedient
to the Mind that makes them. -.
The creative Principle-Life, Truth,
and Love-is God. The universe
reflects God.
Smyrna times., 1947-06-19
Food Preservation

With the mounting cost of food
and the general deficiency in the
world food supply, there is real
need for home preservation this
season. The end of sugar ration
ing will give added impetus to
food preservation.
Two major events to interest
homemakers in doing more cam
ming, freezing and storing of food
have ben announced this week by
the Delaware Agricultural Exten-
sion Service.
The week of June % through %
has been designated Home Food
Preservation Week, by the United
State Department of Agriculture.
Emphasis is not on the week as an
event, but on stressing need for
home food preservation all during
the growing season this summer.
This year again, Food Preser-
walton Contest will be conducted in
Delaware, as in other states. A
handsome silver-plated pitcher,
made available by the National
Garden Institute, will be awarded
to the woman in the state whose
record of home food preservation
and storage is most outstanding.
This contest, dates for which
will be announced in the near fu-
ture, will be sponsored again by
the State Board of Agriculture, ac-
cording to Ralph c. Wilson, secre-
tary.
Last years winner of the food
preservation contest in Delaware
was Mrs. John A. Redding, New
ark. Runners-up were Mrs. Earl
White, Bridgeville; Mrs. Carlton
w. Joseph, Harbeson; Mrs. Hattie
KreWatch, Delmar; Mrs. Margaret
Richter, Dover; Mrs. Seba Grun-
stra, Houston; Mrs. Arthur CHM,
Townsend, and Mrs. Mary Linn
Tuitt, Harrington.
Smyrna times., 1947-06-19
GEORGE GRAY

George Gray was born on the
Eastern Shore of Maryland and
lived there until 1916, when he
moved to Delaware. For twenty
years he worked for the Pennsyl-
Smyrna times., 1947-06-19

Bert Childers was saying, it's
funny how so many of our wartime
habits stick with us.
Bert likes plenty of butter on his
bread, but even now he can't get
over spreading it like it was scarce
as hens teeth. And as war
worker, Bert used to stick to
temperate glass of beer on time off;
iand he still holds fast to beer and
smoderation.
! Same way with Bert's wife. She
.not only has no trouble saving
used fats, and waste paper. She's
learned from wartime necessity to
Smyrna times., 1947-06-19
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save every single thing that might
possibly be used again.
From where I sit, it's mighty
good that so many of these COM.
nonsense habits like thrift and
moderation have stayed with us.
Because they belong in America.
along with tolerance, and mutual
respect for one another's rights.
They're habits that have helped to
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Evening star., 1947-11-23
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