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The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-19
WORK GUT OUT
 FOR SENATOR'S

Eight more meas-.res came Cu1 Ot Senate committees this morning all with do pass tags, as follows.
 From the Judiciary Committee s. B 30, to provide a general say ings clause, to Rules Committee for placement on the Calendar: s. B 34 to amend criminal procedure, to Rules, S B 37 10 abolish the Board of Appeals for Disallowed Claims. Senator Rivers recom- mending do not pass'1 to Rules; S. B. 38, to authorize refund ol tax overpayments, to Rule s; S. B. 39, to define public records and authorize the Tax Commission CT to regulate the keeping of ac- counts, to Rules.
 From Fisheries-S. J. M. T, urg- ing construction of Bar Point Boat Harbor. to Rules; H B IA, to au- thorize "A barns and "B' barns tSenators Peratroyich, Rivers and Nerland reporting without recom- mendation"), to Judiciary.
 From Mining-S B. g, to provide net income tax on mining, tSen- ator Rogge not concuring) to Ju- dietary
 The Senate was given more busi- ness to attend to with receipt of a
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Dead Timber
 Is Gut Away
 Senators

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cent tax is collected at the retail level. The bills only purpose. Walk CT said, is to put Alaskan whole salers on even terms with whole salers outside, who do not pay the tax. At present, he said, retailers won't buy from Alaskan wholesal- CTS because of the tax pyramid,
 In reply to Engebreth's ouerry as to how much tax would be lost by his bill, Walker answered that it does not matter how much tax would be cut off, Its a very un- just way to tax"
 Judiciary Chairman Cochran SUD- ported Walkers position that the bill is sufficiently clear as written.
 The measure had been moved ahead to passage stage, under sus- pended rules, after adoption of an amendment by Walker to insert an emergency clause.
 The Senate recessed until 2 o'clock this afternoon when a joint meeting with the House on rules was to be held
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string Of seven memorials and two pills passed by the House
 H. B, 36, to purchase equipment fer the Legislature to Printing and Purchasing; H. B. 39, to repeal tee prohibition of fast driving over public bridge, to Judiciary.
 H j. NJ 5. seeking l6O acres of land each for Alaska veterans, to Veterans Affairs; H J. M. T ask ing extension of the Eagle River read to Skagway to Transportation; H J M 8, to pave the Juneau Douglas Highway, to Transporta- ton, H. J M 9, asking granting of application for a private commmi- cations network. to Rules; H. J. M 10, asking two District Judges for the Third Division, to Judiciary; H. J. M. II, asking a road from Yakutat to the Setuk River, to Transportation H. J. M 12, asking a new road from Juneau to Thane, to Transportation.
 A long list of nominations to var ious territorial boards was received from the Governor and was referred to the Judiciary Committee Most of the nominations submitted are re-appointments. Included in the list is re-submission of Matthew ?. Mullaney as Tax Commissione
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the Fish and Wildlife Service in Chicago and the Secretary of the Interior.
 Dinner also stated that the Com mission is interested in conserva- tion only as it affects the depletion of certain types of animals, but since all game is part of the natur- al resources of the Territory, every effort is exercised to allow the people all opportunity to make use of the game wherever and when ever possible.
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STEAMER MOVEMENTS

Northern Vcsager. from Seattle, due late tomorrow night
 Sailors Splice scheduled to sal from Seattle February 2l.
 Princess Norah scheduled to sail from Vancouver February 25
 Square sinnet scheduled to sail from Seattle February 28.
 Aleutian, from west, scheduled to arrive southbound at p. m. to- morrow.
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NEIL GRANT AT BARANOF

Neil Grant, owner of the Grant Hotel in Wrangell and wellknown business man, accompanied by Mrs. Grant arrived in Juneau Tuesday and is at the Baranof Hotel. The Grants will remain in Juneau for several days
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MARINER GIRL SCOUTS
 NOT MEETING TONIGHT

Inasmuch as the basketoaii tourn- ament is scheduled for this eve ming, there will be no Mariner Girl Scout meeting. All members are urged to continue work on the pin requirements, so that as many as possible may be passed next week.
 Alice Jean Davis and Arleen God kin attended the Kiwanis luncheon this noon, giving short talks on ac- tivities so far this year, and what is planned for the near future.
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GOT" HAYES HERE

A. B. (Cot) Hayes, Regional Traf- lie Manager, Northwest Airlines, is in Juneau on business trip from his Anchorage, Alaska, headquart- CTS.
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REV. WHALEN TO HOLD
 WEEKEND MA5S, H0OkAH

SITKA, Alaska, Feb. 19. = The Rev. Whalen, new priest at Saint Gregory's chapel here, announces he will go to Hoonah for mass on the present weekend.
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ANDY SIMONS HERE

Andy Simons, member of the Alaska Game Commission, is a guest at the Juneau Hotel during his stay in the city
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MT. and Mrs. Neli Grant, from Wrangell, are stay,-ls at the Bar anof Hotel in Juneau
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GANTY FROM HOONAH

P s. Ganty, Hoonah businessman flew in to Juneau yesterday, and i registered at the Baranof Hotel.
The Nome nugget., 1947-01-13
Monday. January l2. ls47
Impound West Virginia Ballots

CHARLESTON, w. V. (P)-Gov. Clarence w. Meadows, acting on instructions from the secretary of the U. s. Senate, took steps today to impound the ballots in the SWeeney-Kilgore election contest, but with an explanation it was just standard procedure.
 Thomas B. Sweeney, Wheeling insurance executive and Republi- can nominee for the seat of U. $. Senator Harley M. Kilgore D.-W. VaD, filed the contest in the Sen ate after the incumbent Democrat had been certified on the basis Of official returns giving Kilgore Q margin of 3,534 votes.
 SWeeney's protest against seat ing Kilgore was referred to the Senate rules committee.
The Nome nugget., 1947-01-13
WAR DEPARTMENT
 CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM

The present plans of the War Department contemplates a long range construction program in Alaska which may approach an ultimate cost somewhat in excess of $200,000,000 according to infor- nation recently made available to Delegate Bartlett by It. Gen. R. A. Wheeler, Chief of Engineers.
 Stressing that the extent and value of such a program cannot be ascertained at this time, Gener- al Wheeler told Delegate Bartlett that at the present time Congress has approved construction in the Territory estimated to cost $73,- 569,277. The amount of any future construction for the Territory de- pends upon Congressional appro- priations.. General Wheeler assur- ed Delegate Bartlett that "the War Department proposes to prosecute
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and would serve to discriminate against Alaska. I would be un- qualifiedly opposed to any such discrimination.
 You understand, of course. that the national and international implications of the Pacific fisher les may possibly result in a dimin utlon of the state control which otherwise would obtain, whether by flask or any other state"
 Secretary Krug, in his letter to the Governor, had reference to a news story issued from Seattle in October when the Secretary was on the Pacific coast stating in part, "krug said he believed that if Alaska IS given statehood it should be accorded the same jurisdiction rights over its fisheries and min eral resources as those of the west ern states with the exception of the salmon industry. Decisions on that industry, he said, should await final reports of the special Con- greSSional committee, headed by Henry M. Jackson, because of the , scope of its operations and huge investments involved"
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NOTICE TO ALASKA EMPLOYERS

Employers who are liable under the Federal Unemployment Tax Act must have filed their four quarterly l946 Unemploym { Compensation tax returns on or before January 31, 1947, in order to obtain full credit against the Federal tax.
 Employers of eight or more workers for a period of twenty weeks during the calendar year are liable for payment of a 3G Federal payroll tax. Wages in eX- cess of S3,000 to any one individ- ual are exempt. Credit up to 90% of the Federal tax is allowable for payments under the Alaska Unem- ployment Compensation Law pro vided quarterly reporting require ments are met, Robert E. Sheldon, Executive Director of the Alaska Unemployment Compens { i n Commission announced today.
 In previous years number oi Alaska employers were not allow ed full credit again;t the Federal tax because of late filing, MT Sheldon stated.
The Nome nugget., 1947-01-13
Austin Nominated To United Nations

WASHINGTON, (P)-President Truman today formally nominated former Senator Warren Austin of Vermont as United States member of the United Nations commission on atomic energy.
 Austin's appointment went to the Senate as the White House dis closed that Bernard Baruch; who r~algIed Saturday from the U. N. atomic post had arranged to con fer with MT. Truman this after noon. Austin also has been nomin- tied as United States representa- i've to the United Nations and it's security council, a position he has held under a recess appointment
 In l943, 1896 ships were built in the United Satisfactorily 7s times the preWar average.
The Nome nugget., 1947-01-13

Troldhaugen, 'ne villa where Edward Cries died in 1907, is venerated as the shrine of Norwe- gian music.
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the initial phases of the program with all possible speed consistent with strategic need and the na- tlonal economy. Contracts have been awarded and construction is under way at Ladd Field and Fort Richardson, As additional funds become available new projects will be initiated"
The Nome nugget., 1947-01-13
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE CAPE NOME PRECINCT, ', SECOND DIVISION, ALASKA. IN THE MATTER OF THE ES- TATE OF EMILE LAURIN, De- ceased
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No. 756 NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOllCE 1S 1EhE6 HlN tN that by Order of the Probate Court aforesaid, G. R. Jackson, the un- dersigned, has been appointed Ad- ministrator With Will Annexed, of the estate of Emile Laurin, de- ceased.
 All persons having claims against said estate should present them with proper vouchers at tached within six (6) months from the date of this notice to the un- dersigned Administrator at Nome, Alaska.
 Dated at Nome, Alaska, this 3rd day of January, 1947.
 c. R. JACKSON, Administrator With Will Annexed C. c. TANNER, Attorney for Administrator. Publish January 6, 13, 20, 27, 1947.
 The Army's basic photography course costs $550 per student.
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WEST POINT
 APPOINTMENTS

Three Alaska boys have been nominated by Delegate Bartlett as principals to fill the three existing vacancies at West Point for l947. The nominees are Harry Aase of Juneau, David w. DeLong of Fair banks and James w. Edwards of Nome.
 Vacancies still exist for the nomination of first, second and third alternates to these three principals, and Delegate Bartlett would welcome applications from Alaska.
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The Army's basic photography course costs $550 per student.
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of the Maritime Commission to OPP
crate the ships which are so vitality
needed"
The President said coal thus di-
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portance only to the safe with
drawal of the big transports.
The ironical and discouraging part
of the night collision, said Admiral
Cruzen, was the fact that 1t hap
pened-completely by academies
the big ships were negotiating the
last piece Of solid pack-ice before
they would have been in the clear
waters north OF the pack.
Ice Floe Dislodged.
Literally, 100 feet stood between
the admiral and complete victory
for the steel ships over the pack.
Only the desire of the Burton Island
to make an even clearer sea way
for the vessels dislodged the ice-fioe
which smashed the Merrick's rudder
stock.
Some idea of the force of the blow
is given by the fact that the rudder
stock is a solid piece of steel more
than II inches thick. 1t was broken
like toy.
The Northwind pumped gallons
of soothing oil on the wind
whipped seas early Wednesday. For
nearly IL hours the sturdy ice
breaker. stood by the rudderless
vessel. Protection of the Merrick
past the moving foes was greatly
aided by Capt. John Houihan
aboard the stricken transport. Un-
able to use his steering gear, he
employed the vessels engines in
steering backward and forward
courses to avoid some of the more
fnenacino ire
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Byrd Sees Antarctic Use
As Giant Refrigerator
By H. D. Quias

Representing the Combined American Press
LITTLE AMERICA, Feb. II de-
laye0 (P.-Rear Admiral Richard
E. Byrd today invisioned the interna-
ly ice-capped wastes of the Antarc-
tic as great refrigerator in which
the world could store bumper crops
against lean years, possibly saving
future generations from famine.
"The nations of the world may
some day use this great refrigerator, !"
Admiral Byrd said. when coun-
tries have crops in abundance they
could put surplus supplies here to
be used in famine years. The
worlds supply of food thus would be
evened out"
Admiral Byrd pointed out that
foodstuffs he had purchased 20
years ago-before his first Antarctic
expedition-were found perfectly
preserved in snow tunnels in the
first base he established in Little
America.
He said evidence indicated the
Antarctic continent once was in
tropical climes and he predicted
'the time will come when we will
find fossil remains here"
He suggested the atomic bomb
could be put to excellent use"
blowing off the ice cap.
The Admiral said he believed the
United States should establish at
least eight permanent bases in
Antarctica for scientific expert
experiments, including the study of
how to conquer the polar elements
and constant weather observations
for both local and long range fore
casts.
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Britain
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to increase their coal shipments and
that seaborne deliveries would in
crease provided gales and fog did
not develop.
He reported IL colliers carrying
20, 600 tons reached London in the
last "a hours and that 81 London
bound ships had left the Northeast
ports since Tuesday noon with 104,-
600 tons of coal. More than 80 ships
carrying Is, 800 tons were en- route
TO other ports but storms tied up six
other craft, Mr.. Attlee said.
Million Apply for Dole.
All but essential industries were
closed down in 38 counties and do
mestic power consumption was for
hidden for five hours daily through
out England, Wales and Scotland.
Mr.. Attlee, speaking after another
long cabinet session, was taking
steps to provide for the millions
thrown out of work and Ito see as
far as possible that none will suffer" :"
Apparently quoting Labor Ministry
estimates prepared early this week,
Mr.. Atrlee said unemployment
among workers in the 38-county re-
gion affected by the industrial pow
er shutoff has increased about one
and three-quarter million" and that
about 1,000,000 had applied for the
dole.
The London Times and a Board
of Trade spokesman estimated yes
terday, however, that 100000 or
more had been thrown into idleness
Full Support Pledged.
Organized labor promised the
government full support in any ur-
gent measures to combat the fuel
famine. The Executive Commit
tee of the National Union of Mine
workers pledged full cooperation
and accused enemies of labor of
attempting to exploit the present
situation"
officials of the three railway
unions said that beginning this, week
end, out of grade work on the rail-
ways will be permitted for the first
time since the evacuation from
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Republicans
Continued From First Page

Senate Republican Policy Commit
tee, twice told Charleston reporters
yesterday that he was not a candi-
date. When the matter came up a
third time William McAdams, Sen
ator Tafts press aide, interposed to
say that the Ohioan means he is
not an active candidate"
Mr.. Stassen, an avowed candidate,
indorsed in a speech before the Ma
tional Republican Club compro-
mise proposal by Senators Vanden-
berg, Republican, of Michigan and
Millikin, Republican, of Colorado
designed to keep the administra-
tons reciprocal trade program op-
Grating another year.
Sides With Vandenberg.
The former Minnesota Governor
thus sided with Senator Vanden-
berg, widely regarded as potential
presidential candidate, against Sen
ator Taft. The latter has termed
as Unsatisfactory" the Vanden-
berg Millikin proposal to give the
President authority to overrule
tariff changes that threatened
American industry.
At Charleston, Senator Taft tolc
a Lincoln Day audience that while
he is opposed to return to con-
gressional tariff making, with its
inevitable log rolling" the present
reciprocal program permits the
President to establish almost COM
plete free trade"
I'VE cannot afford to give oui
competitors the finest machinery
made on credit, to be used by work
men receiving less than half the
wages paid in this country and ther
permit the resulting product to be
sold at prices to put our workmer
out of their jobs" he declared.
Malone Urges Flexible System.
In a speech at Colorado Springs
Senator Malone, Republican, Me-
vada, sided with Senator Taft on
the tariff question. He suggested
however, a return to the 1880 f1ex-
ible system under which the Tariff
Commission could raise or lower
rates to meet production costs In
this country.
In a Baltimore address Senator
Brewster, Republican, of Maine. ad-
vocated duty-free import of for
eign products which do not compete
with domestic goods.
Senator Bricker, In his Toledo ad-
dress, predicted the Republican
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lof the embargo were sufficient
to bring stocks up to the safety mar
gin. y
sThe Prime Minister emphasized
that production and movement Of
Icoal to meet the emergency must be
regarded by all concerned as an
absolute priority and that efforts
to overcome the crisis must be
planned and operated with the same
speed and urgency as major mil
| litary operation during the wal"
the statement said.
Members Of Goal Cabinet"
The nine-man board-the "coal
cabinet lis made up of Mr.. Attlee,
Mr.. Isaacs, Sir Stafford Cripps,
Board of Trade president; Fuel and
Power Minister Emanuel Shinwen.
Hugh Dalton, chancellor of the ex-
chequer; George Barnes, transport
minister; Lord Hyndley, chairman
of the National Coal Board, which
administers the state-owned mines;
Harold Hobson, chairman of the
Central Electricity Board, and Sir
James Milne, deputy chairman of
the Railways Executive Committee.
It has power to, take decisions
and coordinate action from day to
day."
Railroads Cancelled some express
trains to provide locomotives for
coal trains. Schools were closed in
some parts Of the country for lack
Of fuel. Dog racing was banned,
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New Plan for Palestine
Sent to State Department

. LONDON, Feb. 13 (P).-Britain' S
proposals for Palestine settlement
. have been sent to the American
State Department, a Foreign Office
spokesman said today, but the only
reply received thus far from Secre-
:tary of State Marshall was an ex-
. preston of appreciation 'for the
information.
(. The Foreign ONCE up to now has
denied that any exchanges" took
place between Britain and the United
States concerning the new plan. A
: copy was sent to Washington Fri
day, the same day it was conveyed
, TO the Arabs and Jews. Both Arabs
4, and Jews have rejected it.
A: Official sources said the cabinet
was likely to decide tomorrow
whether Britain should refer the
problem of her League of Nations
mandate over Palestine to the United
Nations.
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Dunkeruue. The decision viii per-
NIT even clerks to help handle
freight cars and win speed the turn
around Of trains carrying coal from
the Northern and Welsh mines.
The British Gas Council warned
that a gas shortage was imminent,
since gas is q byproduct OF coal,
saying.
1T will become increasingly worse
during the next fortnight and will
not be remedied for some weeks
after the cold weather ends"
Defense Act Invoked.
A National Defense Act carrying
penalties ranging up to fines of $2,-
900 and Imprisonment for two years
for violators was invoked As the
daily five-hour ban on the use OF
electricity for homes and other do
mestic consumption was extended
to all of England, Scotland and
Wales, shivering in the bitterest cold
wave in half century.
Mr.. Attlee, calling for measures as
urgent as for major military op-
Grafton to speed the mining and
transport of coal, set up special
nine-man coal cabinet" and Or
dered Labor Minister George Isaacs
to organize Immediately additional
civilian labor to help in clearing the
snow-blocked arteries of transport.
A blackout Of street lighting COM
parable to that of the war returned
to Britain as all street and highway
lights except those at dangerous in
tersections were ordered extin-
guished.
Position Is Critical"
Industries outside the 38-county
area were not affected by the new
ban. The former cut shut down
everything but projects essential to
health and welfare in those 38
counties.
Northern Ireland was excluded
from the embargo on power, but
Sir Roland Nugent. Northern Ire
lands Minister of Commerce, ap-
pealed for drastic volunteer reduc-
tions and warned that the posi-
ton is critical" =
Fire, too, was facing power cuts.
Sean Lemass. Minister Of Industry
and Commerce, told the Dali last
night that Fire may have first
class coal crisis" If bad weather con-
tinues to keep dwindling peat sup
plies from drying.
An announcement from No. 10
Downing Street last night after the
first meeting OF the "coal cabinet"
headed by Mr.. Attlee said the sit
uation remains critical" and that
coal savings in the first three days
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Congress 10 Be Given
Proposals for Cutting
Post Office Deficit

= Specific proposals to meet the
$500 600 900 deficit Of the Post Office |
Department will be given to Con-
gress Monday, the House Civil Serv-
ice Committee was told today by a |
department official.
y Frank Delaney, department So
Iicitor, said a formal report will
be transmitted to both the Senate
and House Civil Service Committees,
with definite recommendations to
help cut the deficit.
His testimony came in response
to questions by Chairman ReeS and
other members of the House COM
mittee for suggestions as to how al
previous promise of economy by
Postmaster General Hannegan could
be effectusted.
Mr.. ,Rees said IT. for one, am
deeply interested in knowing how
the Post Office and other depart
ments can keep expenses, including
employment, at q minimum. We
hope to have more efficiency but at
the same time keep economy as we
go along.
Representative Twyman, Repub-
lican, of Illinois, pointed to a $685.
100000 deficit in handling postal
money orders as one possibility for
saving.
; Clarence N. Bruce, administrative
aide to the first Assistant Postrnas-
ter General, told the committee that
constant study was being made for
Increased efficiency. One proposal
already under consideration, he said.
was a more systematic method of
signing checks which may save Is
Or 80 clerks.
. The witness insisted, however,
that most of the deficit this year
was due to increased salaries au-
thorized by Congress.
Representative Murray, Democrat,
of Tennessee, insisted that some
kind of saving should be made to
carry out the recommendation of
the Postmaster General. He and
others insisted that special services
pught to pay their own way. These
special services, it had been previ-
pusly testified by departmental off,
cials, included special delivery,
money orders and registered mail.
I. The committee favorably reported
to the House two bills. One pro-
vides for promotion of substitute
employees in the postal service. The
pther would amend the law on the
National Archives to Improve and
make more satisfactory the restric-
,tions on use OF records in the
Archives by Federal agencies"