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The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-12
THREE LARGE CAN NNERIES
 WILL CLOSE

At least three of the larger salmon canneriss in Southeast Alaska will not operate next sum- mer and their fish will be packed at other plants. according to Lest CT O. Gore, Ketchikan attorney, who came north from Seattle to Ketchikan on the Denali after spending several weeks in the States
 The Taku Harbor cannery owned by Libby. McNeill and Libby will be closed and it's fish will be handled by the New England Fish Company's Sitko Bay plant on Chatham Strait, Gore said. New England will close it's cannery at Steamboat Bay, Moves Island. and will can it's fish from that area at Libby's Craig plant. Another Libby cannery, at George Inlet, just south of Ketchikan, will also close and its fish will be packed at the Kasaan plant of Pacific American Fisheries.
 Fritz Frolich, cannery superin- tendent for the Nakat Packing Corp, announced in Ketchikan earlier this week that the com pany will not rebuild it's Union Bay cannery this year. The big plant burned last fall, with a total loss of nearly a million dollars Un- certainty of future trap regula- tions and present high costs are the reasons given by Frolich for not rebuilding at the present.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-12
MESSAGE CAUSE OF
 REACTION
Opinions Range from Warm Endorsement 10
 Sharp Disagreement

WASHINGTON, March 12.-tR- Congressional reaction to President Truman's address today ranged from warm endorsement to sharp disagreement And some legislators said they wanted to hear still more before making up their minds.
 For the most part Democrats lined up with the Presidents view but individual opinions followed no clear-cut party lines.
 What they said:
 House Democratic leader Ray burn of Texas: T think the Presi- dents reasoning is unanswerable. I think we must do this if we are to maintain a Democratic peace in the world"
 Senator Capehart (R-Ind, are we going to fight the theology of Communism wherever we find it throughout the world, or are we going to observe the time honored Monroe Doctrine? If I interpret the Presidents message correctly it is his sincere belief that we must again take the part of the rescuer in Europe; this time in order to prevent Stalin from dominating Africa, Asia and China
 Rep. Kitchener (R-Mich), Tine message poses a gigantic question which will require conscientious exploration by the Congress. The decision must have in mind oul own interests. am not sufficiently advised to state my own position at this time"
 Rep Bloom of New York, ranx ing Democratic member of tho House Foreign Affairs Committee The President has given us a clear and courageous picture of the world situation today, and we car no longer escape facing the fact that in the future the people of the world must be either all free or all slave.'
 Chairman Knutson CR-Minn) of the House Ways and Means Con- mittee: T guess the do-gooders won't feel right until they have us | all broke"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-12
C0NGRESSMEN
 DON'T AGREE ON RED BAN
Communist Party Seue. tdry Says Americans Shocked dt Proposal

WASHINGTON, March I2.-'R- Secretary of Labor Schwellenbach's proposal to outlaw the Communist party in America stirred Congress today,
 Rep. Kersten (RWis), heartily seconded the idea after Rep. Hart ley tR-NU, chairman of the House Labor committee, promised to introduce bill to kill the par ty.
 But a member of the House Committee on American Activ- ities, who didn't want his name used now said there might be two objections:
 l. Delicate dealings with Rus sia might te upset.
 ?. Outlawing the party might merely drive it underground, in stead of keeping it at least partly in the open where it's enemies can fight it more easily.
 It was in answer to questions by Kersten that Schwellenbach told the House Labor committee yes terday:
 T think Communists should be excluded from any type of public activity, including the right to run for office. to sit in Chambers of Commerce and to hold office in trade unions. They have advo- cated the overthrow of our govern ment and they should not be allow ed to have any part in govern ment.'
 In New York, Eugene Dennis General Secretary of the Commun- ist party in the United States, de- clared in a statement that "The American people, the followers of the last President Roosevelt, and especially the Labor movement were shocked at the demand" Of Schwellenbach.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-12
35TH kNNivERSARY
 OF GIRL SCOUTING
 I50B5ERvED TODAY

Juneau and Douglas are join ing with communities throughout the entire United States today in celebrating the 35th anniversary of the founding of Girl Scouting, according to Mrs. Scott L. Murphy, local Scout Commissioner.
 Messages of congratulation are pouring in today to National Head quarters from the most distin- guished men and women in America. Harry S. Truman. Pres ident of the United States, and General Dwight D. Eisenhower are two of the Girl Scout well wish CTS.
 President Truman writes: My hearty greetings and good wishes to all as you undertake the cele- bration during 1947 of the 35th anniversary of the founding of Scouting.
 No more timely theme could have teen chosen than Better Citizens Build a Better World. emphasizing as that theme does the value of the many wholesome character building activities Of Scouting in relation to the world s need fo rtolerance and understand ing among nations and people.
 T trust that all who partici- pate in the anniversary celebration will be inspired to work with re- newed zeal and enthusiasm to up- hold the highest ideals of Scout ing through long years to come"
 General Dwight D. Eisenhower states that Tt is a rare privilege to salute the Girl Scouts of Amer ica on their 35th anniversary. Ded- icated to patriotic citizenship, community service, and a sound appreciation of individual effort for cooperative betterment of the group, your organization is truly American in it's emphasis on those traits of character that vitalize our Democracy.
 The United States of today is letter place to live in because the Girl Scouts of America have been a leaven working in the homes and communities of the land"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-12
The W ashington Merry Co., Round
By DREW PEARSON

WASHINGTON-The problem of Greece boils down to the following alternatives:
 1.-Either we throw good money after bad and let the British con- tinue to bungle Greece nearer the brink of civil war and chaos.
 2.-Or we use our influence to have the United Nations, with its world bank, stabilization fund, and world police force put Greece back on it's feet.
 3.-Or we wipe our hands of Greece altogether, in which case Greece goes Russians Communist.
 Since even the Republican iso- lationists are dead opposed to a Soviet dominated Greece bottling up of the eastern end of the Med iterranean with it's Arabian oil now used by the U. s. Navy, the third alternative probably can be ruled out. Chances are strong that we will do something to help Greece.
 The chances are also strong that we will follow the first alternative, and let a British-puppet govern ment, or by a new coalition gov ment continue to bungle. Political ly, both for Congress and for Tru- man, this is the easiest way out Ellrt bprrnOra ii iS Uirt,ial lly ubat Wp have been doing already.
 Actually, it makes little differ ence whether U s. cash is spent by the British or a British puppet government, or by new coalition
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-12
HOSPITAL NOTES

St. Ann's Hospital had two more births yesterday. They were a six pound and nine ounce baby boy born at 9:47 pm. to Mrs. Car Rusher; and nine pound baby boy born at 10:55 pm. to Mrs. Ro- bert Hurley. Only other patient admitted was Eugene F. Walker
 Discharged were Mrs. Walter Brommels and baby girl, Mrs. An drew Robinson and baby boy, and James Lockett.
 Government Hospital admitted Julia James of Douglas yesterday Two patients were transferred tc Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital on Alice Island at Sitka. They were Steve Hodikoff from Atka, and Elmer Jones of Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-12
N0RAH FAKES THIRTY
 EIGHT FROM JUNEAU

Canadian Pacific Steamship Princess Norah arrived in Juneau at 8:l5 o'clock this morning from Skagway, and sailed for Vancouver at 9:15. Passengers disembarkine in Juneau were Al Gerick, M. Der geron. M. Fletcher, M. Hayes, John Herman. Dr. c. L. Policy R. J Paxton, MT and Mrs. Paul Smith
 Boarding the Princess Norah for the trip south from Juneau were the following F. J. Brook, K Olafson, c. Banchero, Richard Genthner, Mrs. A. E. Genthner Joyce Smith, Mrs Marie Knape MT and Mrs T. J. Selby, J. J. Bryth, c. R. Cummings, R. w Kelly, Mrs E. L. Hunter.
 Mrs. Lottie Suickett, William Zigalla, MT and Mrs. Reeder, Mrs J. A. Williams, Miss Irene Will jams, MT and Mrs. c. E. Hooker, Mrs. Jean Phillips, Dolores Phil lips, F. Forbes, J. Sherry, J Robinson, R. Edgett, T. Alywn Mrs. Rose Baughman, MT and Mrs. J. E. Shirley Mrs. s. Guyot Mrs. J. w. Leivers, Claire Hilder- meyer, Mrs. Wallis George and Carol Ann George
 Two were listed for Prince Ru- pert, B. C., they were Mrs. R. Jef- ferey and Pete HoWez.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-12
BULLETINS }

BURBANK, Calf. It's an- other daughter for the Errol F1ynns. The girl, weighing eight pounds, two ounces, was born to- day at St. Josephs Hospital pr. Fred Hammerly said mother, daughter and father were doing well.
 BATAVIA, Java A Nether- lands East Indies Air Force Dako- ta carrying "A passenger and two crewmen was officially reported missing today on flight between Batavia and Bandoeng, Java.
 NEW YORK An unprecedent- ed guarantee of $200000 will be offered to Joe Lewis to defend his heavyweight title in June against southpaw Melio Bettina of Beacon, N Y, Bettina's manager, Jimmy Grippe, announces,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-12
EISENHOWER
 SAYS HAYNES
 ROAD VITAL
Will Investigate Proposed Closing of Important
 Military Link

WASHINGTON, March 12-lR- General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Army Chief of Staff, has expressed concern over proposed closing by Canada of the Haines Cutoff on the Alaska Highway.
 Senator Magnuson CD-WaSh) ', made public today a letter from Eisenhower in which the General said he intended to investigate at once the proposed action, asserting that the Haines Cutoff was the most important link" in the AL aska Military Highway system.
 Magnuson called the action of the Dominion to Eisenhower's at tention and protested to the State Department, asking that it inquire of Canada reasons for the closing.
 The Senator said he had been told it was planned to close the Cutoff on March 25.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-12
SHOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, March l2 Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 5as, American Can 95, Anaconda 39ls, Curtiss- Wright 5#, International Harvester SOA, Kennecott 45h. New York Central 18ls. Northern Pacific 1895, U. $. Steel 725s, Pound s4029,.
 Sales today were 950,000 shares.
 Averages today are as follows industrials l7468, rails 48.87 utili- ties 36l0
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-12
B NEW LAWS ARE IN BOOKS
 THIS SESSION Governor Still Has Three Bills on Desk for
 Action

Approval by the Governor has now put B bills passed by the Legislature into the Session Laws of Alaska, 1947 Three other mea- sures are on the Governors desk, awaiting his action. They are:
 House Bill 6-to amend marriage laws and provide for legitimatiza- tion of children by subsequent in termarriage of parents: H. B. 54- to provide for abatement of prem ises where liquor is sold or con- sumed without license; H. B. II the Blanket Primary Law
 New Laws
 Bills already incorporated into the Session Laws are.
 Chapter 1-Senate Bill No. 6, $5,OO0 deficiency appropriation for Old Age Assistance.
 Chapter 2-H. B. 8. fish trap referendum.
 Chapter 3-S. B. l2, redefining school age of children.
 Chapter 4-S. B. 8, $282 900 sup elementary appropriation for sup port of schools.
 Chapter 5-S. B. IS, to increase excise tax on liquors.
 Chapter 6-Setting March 3l, l949, as termination date for Vet erans Tax.
 Chapter 7-Repealing law pro- hibiting export of rationed mer- chandise.
 Chapter 8-H B. 26, to require enrichment of bread and flour
 Chapter 9-H. B. Is, transfer ring jurisdiction over Veterinarians from Governor to Department of Agriculture
 Chapter l0-S. B. 38, to auth orize refunds on taxes
 Chapter 1l-S. B. 27, to repeal laws creating Department of Grim inal Identification and Investiga tion
 Chapter l2-S. B. 25, amending laws relating to descent and dis tribution of real property.
 Chapter 13-S. B. 24, eliminat- ing requirement of more than one bond by certifying, approving and disbursing officers
 Chapter l4-H. B. 39, repeal ing law prohibiting fast driving of horses over public bridge.
 Chapter 15-H B. 40, chasing embezzlement under same category as. theft as a felonly.
 H. B. 52, enabling act for crea- tion of Pioneers Memorial Statue at Sitka from Pioneers Memorial Fund.
 Chapter 17-S. B. 5l, repeating law requiring Auditor to prescribe and distribut forms
 Chapter 18-S. B. 30, providing a General Savings Clause appli cable to past and future legislation. Chapter 19-S. B. 26, to re-adopt the Common Law of England
 Chapter 20-S. B. 50, repeating acts providing for Office of Trans portation for Prospectors.
 Chapter 21-S. B. 53, clarifying jurisdiction over children in di- vorce and separate maintenance actions.
 Chapter 22-HB. 70, $1,361l5 de- ficiency appropriation for Attor- ney General
 Chapter 23-H B. 36, providing for purchase of new clerical equip ment for use of the Legislature.
 Other Measures
 In addition to the new laws cited, the Governor has passed on 25 memorials and resolutions which have so far come to his desk They are.
 Senate Joint Memorials Nos l., 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, ', g, 10 and 12.
 House Joint Memorials Nos. 1, 2, 3, A. 10, II, 13, IT and IS.
 House Memorials Nos. 1, ? and g.
 House Joint Resolutions Nos. and 2.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-12
FLAMES DAMAGE
 BRITISH VESSEL,
 ALSO OHIO TOWN

FINDLAY, Ohio, March 12.-R- Fire destroyed three buildings and started on a fourth early today in the heart of the business dis trict. Smoke spread over the area and penetrated other buildings as proprietors and clerks arrived for business. The flames apparently were brought under control after a two-hour fight, but then they broke out in the fourth building All of the structures were two-story brick and stone buildings.
 New Orleans had a spectacular waterfront blaze today when fire broke out in the hold of the Bri- tish motorship Hughli. The $500 ton vessel was loaded with cotton and lumber But spokesman for the shipowners said that much of the cargo probably could be salvaged No one was injured in the blaze which lasted for two hours before fire boats and tug brought it under control.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-12
S0R0pT|MISTS WILL
 MEET TOMORROW NOON

Miss Alice Brandebury of the Department of Public Welfare will speak on the work of that Depart ment at a meeting of the Soropti- mist Club at the Baranof Hotel Bubble Terrace tomorrow noon Another feature of the luncheon meeting will be violin solos by Miss kettinger, Juneau teacher.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-12
BISHOPS CLUB TO
 HAVE TURKEY SHOOT

The Bishops Club will have a Turkey Shoot on March IT, St. Patrick's Day, with cash awards and refreshments. It will be held in the Parish Hall of the Church of the Nativity
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-12
BOY BABY FOR HURLEYS

A nine pound boy baby was born yesterday at St. Ann's Hospital to MT. and Mrs. Robert Hurley and Mrs. Anna Webster is now great grandmother.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-12
co TOMORROW

Juneau Chamber of Commerce will hold it's regular weekly meet ing tomorrow noon in the Gold Room of the Baranof Hotel, with the members of the Juneau High School basketball team as special guests.
 There will be continued discus sion of the various bills introduced into Congress by Delegate E. L Bartlett.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-12
STEAMER MOVEMENTS

Square Sninet, from the south, due 8 a. m Friday.
 Northern Voyager scheduled to sail from Seattle March l2.
 Princess Norah scheduled to sail from Vancouver March 18.
 Denali scheduled to arrive from Sitka tomorrow forenoon, then goes west.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-12
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON The Senate Juriciary committee has voted 8 to to adopt a tougher anti portal pay bill Chairman Wiley tR-Wis) said the measure now contains the more far-reaching House approach in seeking to out law the existing back pay claims
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-12
ROCKERS Go SOUTH

MT. and Mrs. Charles Hooker left on the Princess Norah for Cali fornia where they will perhaps re- main permanently.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-12
DOWN TO LEMON GROVE

Mrs. Lottie Spickett is a south bound passenger oh the Princess Norah to visit her lemon grove in California.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-12
KELLY TOSS HERE

Kelly Foss of Seattle is spending few days in Juneau visiting with his brother, Harold Foss and fam fly.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-12

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Laurel outlook., 1947-12-24
CHRISTMAS MEMORIES

No other day is like December 25. No holiday can riva
Christmas. No date on the whole calendar strikes such chords
of happy memories and cherished traditions.
From the great event it celebrates, from the spirit of good
will and generosity it evokes, Christmas glows with It's own
light and has a warmth peculiarly its own. The lights, the gay
colors, the wreaths and the decorations we affect on this day,
are only human responses to the atmosphere this season creates
around itself.
In these restless times, when nearly everything else is
worn out while still new, when nothing seems to last but the
desire for change, it is a perfect tribute to Christmas that It's
customers endure.
The world shows how much Christmas means to it when
the world, that so soon tires of everything else, will not tolerate
the slightest change in the customs of this season. And people,
who forgot so many other things they should remember, at least
need never be reminded about Christmas traditions. The world
will not change Christmas because it loves these customs too
deeply. And the people do not forget because each individual
has so many happy memories associated with this day.
These are not necessarily, nor often, memories OF tangible
things, of gifts received or given. They are memories OF the
ways human nature-in the Christmas season-burSts the bonds
of everyday attitudes and pours forth the ordinarily subdued
feelings of brotherly love, kindness ana sympathy that live
within every man and every woman.
The Laurel Outlook wishes you a Merry Christmas and a
very Happy and Prosperous New Year.
Laurel outlook., 1947-12-24
Parents Aid Prison Pal Of
Their Son and He Robs Them

CHICAGO. - Before Charles R.
Churchill, 81, found his way into
Leavenworth penitentiary as a draft
evader, he had served time else
where for passing bad checks and
for grand larceny.
In Leavenworth. he was a hospital
orderly. He made friends with a
military prisoner, Thomas O'Gara
Jr., who was i'll. He wrote letters
for O'Gara to O'Gara's parents.
When O'Gara died, Mr.. and Mrs.
O'Gara went to Leavenworth. They
told Churchill to look them up when
he got out. He did. Last September.
When the O'Garas moved, they
gave him a key to the house and
told him to make himself at home.
He did. He stole bonds, clothing and
jewelry valued at $500 and went to
Milwaukee, where he was arrested.
He was returned to Chicago to face
a charge of grand larceny in felony
court.
"Why did you do it?" Churchill
was asked. Didn't they treat you
niece"
"Sure," he said. "They treated
me fine. I just can't help stealing"
Laurel outlook., 1947-12-24
This Landlord Prefers
Tenants With Babies

PORTLAND, ME. - Families
with young babies make the best
tenants, says Gunder Rasmus-
sen.
preference given to families
with one or two babies" Rasmus-
sen, a contractor, builder and
real estate broker, said in his adj
vertisement of a five room fiat.
Until a year ago Rasmussen
owned a six apartment building
in which only mothers just home
from the hospital with babies or
expectant mothers were eligible
for occupancy. He reached these
conclusions:
"The mothers are almost al
ways at home. There are no
drinking parties. The young ia
theirs are devoted and very re-
sponsible. The rent money is al
ways ready.
"And nc one complains about
babies crying if the others have
babies" he added.
Laurel outlook., 1947-12-24
TREWIN

Charles Mosier and Charles East
lick of Park City were calling a
the Charles Stonerock home Monda!
evening.
Lyle Rupp returned home recently
from Chinook, where he had beer
visiting relatives. He was accom-
panied by his cousin Eddy Wagner
who will visit relatives here fol-
several days.
John Fox held an auction sale OF
his farm machinery and livestock
Tuesday. A good crowd was in
attendance and prices were very
satisfactory.
Mr.. and Mrs. Godfred Harding,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kappel and
Mrs. John Kappel and Nh. and Mrs.
Charles Grubs were in Billings
Wednesday. 80.
Mrs. Charles Stonerock and Mrs.
A. l.. Grubs attended the Christmas
party of the Woman's Society at
Harmony hall in Park City, Thurs
day.
Mrs. Godfred Harding was calling
on Mrs. Helen Braun in Park City
Thursday afternoon.
A. l.. Grubs and son Charles and
T. Oshima attended the farm sale
at the Johnny Ogura farm south of
Laurel Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Wegner of
Laurel were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Grubs at dinner Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Minch, Mrs.
Lucia Bongiani, Mr.. and Mrs. God
fred Harding, Mr.. and Mrs. A. l..
Grubs attended the Christmas pro-
gram in Park City Thursday night.
The teachers and pupils of the
Trewin school presented a Christ
mas program Saturday evening at
the school house. A good crowd
was in attendance and a treat was
given the children at the close of
the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Stonerock
have moved from the old Pope place
to the farm house formerly known
as the Wagner place now owned by
Jess Keefer.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Schwab and
children and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Mogan and family of Laurel, were
visiting at the George T. Sparks
home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Shay and
Norman spent Sunday evening at
the Grubs home.
A. l.. Grubs and son Calvin called
at the Casper Harding home Sun
day afternoon.
Laurel outlook., 1947-12-24

Subscription $3.50 Per Annum in Advance
Laurel outlook., 1947-12-24
POOna Now POpular

Badminton was called Poona when
it originated in India centuries ago.
The game vas taken to England in
1860 by English officers stationed in
India. The game was introduced into
the United States about 1890, soon
dying out, but was revived again
about 1892.
Laurel outlook., 1947-12-24

AMontana boy, Albert Moerkerke (second from right, IL, Custer,
Yellowstone County, was one of the four national winners sin the l4I
All Field Crops contest, of which International Harvester is the
donor of county, state and national awards. =.
Other national winners, left to right, are Ronald Seeteldt ~, OF
Grand Rapids, La Moure County, North Dakota; Robert Hoffman;
20, of Wilson, Niagara County, New York; and Harold karner, I,of
Luther, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
These four winners awards were all-expense trips to the 26th
National All Club Congress, Chicago, and $500 Fowler McCormck
scholarships, good at any accredited state agricultural college. The
boys were selected from 91 county winners and Al state winners
All state winners received all-eXpense trips to the National Club
Congress.
Albert, who has spent nine years in All work, estimates his income
from 81 acres of beets at $9884. He also raised beans and clover.
Albert has employed improved methods of water and wind erosion
control, and the best known uses of irrigation. He served his Ali
club as president
Laurel outlook., 1947-12-24
Color Blindness Told

In 1894 John Dalton read a paper
describing his color blindness before
the Manchester literary and philo-
sophical society. This was the first
comprehensive study of co!or blind
ness. For many years the name of
"Daltonism" was used to designate
color blindness.
Laurel outlook., 1947-12-24
Ancient Indian Race

Bones and implements of a race
of California Indians who lived 5000
to 10000 years ago in Topango can
yon, near Santa Monica, have been
unearthed by University of Califor-
mia anthropologists.