davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-04
SEE N A T E MEASURES
36th DAY, MARCH ,
 (Introducedl

s. J. M. 16, by Coffey Urging construction of a road from Nak- nek to Hot Creek Airport, with To- cal residents to defray a part of the cost; Referred to Transporta- tion
 s. J. M. IT, by Coffey-Urging that the landing strip at Dilling- ham be heightened and widened at a cost of $20,O00 of Territorial road funds, plus contributions by local business people; to Transportation.
 s. J. M. IT, by Peratrovich- Urging that the Federal govern ment extend Glacier Highway north from Eagle River to Skagway, to Transportation.
 (PaSsed
 s. B. A, by Walker-To increase tax on motor fuel from one cent to two cents per gallon and direct revenues from the tax into a High ways, Airfields, Harbors and Other Water Facilities Fund; Passed l3-3; emergency clause passed l3-3.
 s. B. 2, by Munz-To provide for biennial audit of Territorial offic- es; appropriation $20,000; passed 15-1
 S. B. 31, by Cochran-To estab- fish commission charged with recompilation of Alaska laws; ap- propriation s20,ooO; passed l5-1.
 s. B. 43, by Walker-To reim- purse It. Comdr. E. P Chester S428.7l from the Governors Finer gency Fund, for expenses in Seattle and Tacoma in connection with se- curing relief vessels during mari time strike; passed l3-3; emergency clause passed l5-l.
 s. B. 56, by Cochran-To repeal obsolete law providing for estab- lishment and maintenance of car rier pigeon lofts as aids to navi- gation; passed l6-0.
 s. B. 55, by Cochran-To clarify dividing line between non-profit and other corporations and provide for more than one class of mem- bers in non-profit organizations; passed l6-0.
 s. B. 57, by Cochran-To require deposit covering all jury panel costs in civil actions in Justice Courts; { passed l6-0.
 s. B. 62, by Peratrovich-To pro- vide for destroying dogs habitually annoying either wild or domestic animals and birds; passed i6-0. s. B. 65, by Coffey by request
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-04
TRUMAN PLEDGES GOOD NEIGHB0R
 POLICY, MEXICO
President Speaks in Na- fionaI Palace al Mexico
 City, Attends Festival

MEXICO CITY, March 4.-IR- President Truman set out like any other tourist today to take a look at Mexico after pledging to her citizens last night that the United States intends to stand by the good neighbor policy and the doctrine of non intervention.
 He had a full schedule for the day, ranging from the laying of a wreath at the foot of the Mexi- can monument to independence, through attendance of festival of native dances, to a luncheon and reception at the U. s. Elm bassy in the afternoon and an eve ming reception at the Mexican Foreign Office.
 Speaking in the national palace last night, the President declared that to him non-intervention meant that a strong nation does not have the right to impose its will, by reason of it's strength, on weaker nation"
 "The whole -hearted acceptance of this doctrine ty all of us is the keystone of the inter American system" he continued. Without it we could not exist as a com munity of good neighbors. It is binding commitment under the
 good neighbor policy. It is part of the basic international law recognized by all the American republics My own country will be
 faithful to the letter and to the
 spirit of that law"
 1, He warned, however, that the ! United States could not be indif- ferent ito what gees on beyond our borders"
 Lawlessness among nations, the President said, is no more to be i tolerated than lawlessness among : individuals.
 President Miguel Aleman, Mex :, ico's recently inaugurated chief
 executive. said in his speech of welcome that mo rivalry holds the U. S. and Mexico apart, and mo untoward complex thwarts us"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-04
SENATE WIPES OFF FCALENDAR IN LONG MEET
Pension Boost Laid Aside- Prospeefors' Aid
 Heaved Out

Refreshed by the weekend rest, the Alaska Senate Monday laced calendar of 28 measures determined to clean the slate. Carrying out that laudable resolution, the Sen ators worked through the afternoon and went into the first evening meeting of the current legislative session.
 When they adjourned shortly af- ter 8 o'clock last night, they had accomplished their purpose and all but one of the measures had at least been looked at. Only $. B. 32 was passed over without peak. That bill was moved to the top of the calendar to greet the solons when they returned to their desks at II o'clock this morning. It was considered far too controversial to attempt to tackle without full day before the body.
 s. B. 32 is the bill introduced by Senators Coffey and Butrovich pro- posing to substitute graduated net tax on mining for the present gross tax on valuable mineral pro- duction.
 During the day, one measure was voted down, two were indefin- itely postponed, two were referred back to committee, one was tabled, two were continued in second reading and a score passed.
 Pension Bill Tabled
 It was the evening session that produced the biggest break in rou- tine when H. B. ', first on the evening calendar, became the target of a move to lay on the table, which is what the Senators finally did with it-twice. That measure, designed to increase the maximum On benefits for Old Age Assistance to S75 monthly, as well as to Wi den eligibility for benefits even to include aliens, had been one of the most hotly contested measures to pass. the House.
 The Senate's Judiciary Commit tee sent it to the floor marked do not pass. Following gesture at amendment, Senator N. R. Walker voiced the move to table. At the time, two Senators-Victor c, Rivers and Edward D. Coffey- were absent Roll call on the mo- tion was interrupted by Senator O. D. Cochran, who demanded Call of the Senate" The Ser geant at Arms was dispatched for the missing members, but when it became evident that they would not be immediately available, Cochran withdrew his Call" The completed roll call then showed votes for tabling, 6 opposed and 2 absent.
 Call Is Renewed
 Apparently of the opinion that the motion had failed, Senator U (Continued on Page Sir)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-04
The W ashington Merry Go Round
By DREW PEARSON

WASHINGTON Representa- tive Harold Cooley of North Caro- ina takes great pride in his past rffortS to houseclean the old Farm Security Administration of Reds. ' More recently he also played ma- jor role in combining Farm Secur- ity. and the Agriculture Depart ments crop loan functions into what now is called the Farmers Home Administration.
 However while Congressman Cooley is always ready with press statements about these achieve ments, he has not been so diligent in telling his constituents about some interesting sleight-of hand whereby he "streamlined" relative into a cushy job.
 When the Farmers Home Admin istration was established, who should pop up on the payroll as chief of the Property Management Section but Cooley's very own brother in-law, Bruce J. Downey.
 Most Carolinians would consider S7,1O0 a year tDowneys salary sufficient for one family to struggle along on. However, Congressman Cooley is taking no chances that the wolf will ever camp around the Downey door Downey's wife. Mabel Cooley Downey, the Congressman's sister, also draws down S6,O00 a year as Cooley's chief secretary.
 In fairness to Mrs. Downey it should be noted that she is an
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-04
J. MEHERINS RETURN
 FROM TRIP TO FLORIDA

Home in Juneau, at their Bar anof Hotel apartment after a busi- ness and vacation trip of four months, MT. and Mrs. J. J. Meherin arrived here by PAA Monday. Two months of their trip was spent resting and acquiring sun-tan at Fort Lauderdale, Florida. On their trip the Meherins drove about l2,O0o miles and declare themselves glad to be back north again.
 Hosts at dinner Monday night for MT. and Mrs. Meherin were Dr. and Mrs. R. H. Williams and MT. and Mrs. Jack Kristan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-04
Tax Program Presented To- Legislature To-day
BILL TO RAISE
 FISH TRAP FEES
 IS INTRODUCED

Ownership of fish traps by the larger companies will become more expensive if a bill introduced this morning in the House of Repre- sentatives becomes law. The bill by Rep. Steve McCutcheon, would leave the basic license fee for pile driven and floating traps at $500 as at present, but the fourth to tenth trap owned by one firm would be subjected to an addition al fee of $200 each, instead of $l00 each as at present, and all traps over ten would pay an additional $400 each, instead of S2o0 each as at present
 Another fisheries measure, H. B.. 59, was passed by the House this moring It extends the present $25 nonresident commercial fish ermen,s license fee to include hali- but fishermen and other hook and line fishermen. Previously only trollers had been included un6er the section of the Act per taining to hook and line fisher men.
 The new bill would put teeth in- to the fishermen's licensing Act by prohibiting the purchase of fish from any vessel unless all crew members are licensed. It would also require fish buyers to keep written records of all pur- chases, showing the name and license number of each fisherman.
 Bills And Memorials
 A rev bill by Rep. Maurice Johnson would amend the Laws of Alaska relating to agreements not in writing to provide that an agreement shall not be void for failure to state consideration.
 Reps. Joy, Coble Meath and Maurice. Johnson introduced a memorial calling the attention of the Postmaster General and others to the poor mail service in AL aska, due to shipwrecks, shipping strikes and the grounding ot planes because of adverse wealth CT. and asking that the . Alaska Highway be used to send mail to all parts of Alaska except the First Division.
 A memorial relating to airplane service in the Territory. and es- pecially to service by unscheduled planes, was introduced by Rep Wm. Egan. It asks that small operators be permitted to engage in charter service in Alaska with the least formality possible; that small charter operators be re- quired to compete on fair basis with carriers holding certificates and that regulatory requirement for all types of Alaskan air car riers and all types of Alaska air services be kept to a minimum consistent with safe operation.
 The House recessed shortly be- fore noon until ? p. m.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-04
SMOKE BUT NO FIRE

Lots of smoke, but no fire greet ed the Juneau Fire Department when they answered the IT alarm at the City Dock at 8:30 o'clock.
 Apparently the furnace between the freight and passenger offices of the Northland Transportation Company had backfired, filling the building with smoke. Bremen in- vestigated thoroughly but discover ed nothing burning The all-clear was sounded Is minutes after the first alarm.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-04
ALASKA POWER
 DEVELOPMENT
 RECOMMENDED
Irrigation of Some Areas May Also Be Undertaken
 by Interior Department
By VERN HAUGHLAND

WASHINGTON, Mar. 4.-LP- Hawaii and Puerto Rico have irri- gation projects ready to go, and AL aska won't be far behind if Federal reclamation benefits are extended to the territories. an Interior De- partment survey showed today.
 Hawaii probably will start her re- lations with Federal reclamation, if they materialize, with projects to irrigate l2,000 acres on Molokai and 1,500 acres at Waimea on the big island, Hawaii, Department of ficials said.
 Puerto Rico is engaged in pre- paratory planning for the irrigation of Lajas Valley in the dry south western part of the island
 Alaska has a few areas which are seasonally deficient in rainfall, but we don't know enough yet about the reclamation possibilities there" William E. Warne, Assist ant Commissioner of Reclamation, told reporter.
 Needs Hydroelectric Power
 'The Territory has a definite need for hydroelectric power, how ever It also has plenty of swift, relatively short mountain rivers which can be harnessed for power.
 Oscar L. Chapman, Acting Sec retary of the Interior submitted to the House of Representatives last month a draft on bill to extend to the territories the provisions of the Reclamation Act, now limited to the IT western states. Chapman said that if reclama- tion activities had been undertaken earlier, the wartime problem of transporting foodstuffs to the ter ritories might have been much less acute.
 Arnold Approves The proposal also received the approval of Edwin G. Arnold, Di- rector of Territories and Island Possessions, who told reporter We must do everything we can to help Hawaii free herself from a two-crop economy, and improve and broaden her economic basis beyond the sugar and pineapple upon which it now depends.
 There has been quite surge of interest in developing Alaska But no economy can develop without a sound agricultural base. Alaska has long and expensive haul for food, and anything we can do to stimu- late her food production will be of great benefit"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-04
DEFINING THE WAY"
 TOPIC FOR OUTBREAKS
 AT MIDWEEK SERVICES

Continuing the series on The Way of The Gross at the midweek Lenten service of the Lutheran church tomorrow night the pastor will give meditation on the topic, Defining the Way
 All interested persons are cor dially invited to attend these ser vices which begin at 7:3O pm. each Wednesday evening in Lent.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-04
16 Deaths AsResuItof
 Of Weather
,By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,


 March winds harried the cold and plagued East anew today and the stricken area counted at least Is weather deaths.
 Six of the deaths occurred in Pennsylvania, seven in New York State and three in New England
 In many sections of the Atlantic Coast and Mid-Atlantic states all forms of transportation-rail, wat CT. highway and air-were impeded by the heavy falls of snow over the weekend
 In upstate New York many main and all secondary roads were blocked. At least II trains were immobilized while bus and air lines at Rochester Syracuse, and Buffalo, suspended all or part of their operations. Trains were running hours late,
 Several Northern Maine commun- ities were isolated and the New England Telephone and Telegraph company was using mobile radio units to complete long distance calls. Most main roads in New England were open, however. High tides lashed the seacoast. Some snowdrifts were house high.
 More than 40 inches of snow cov- cred the ground in parts of Mary land.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-04
KIRKPATRICK RITES

Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen Kirkpatrick, who passed away in St. Ann's Hospital last week, will be held tomorrow afternoon at ? o'clock in the chapel of the Charles w. Carter Mortuary
 Arrangements and program for the service are under the Juneau OES. The Rev. Robert Treat will give the eulogy, and interment will be in the Masonic Plot of Ever green Cemetery.
 Pallbearers will be H. l. Lucas, George Folta, Oscar Elisen, w. B. Heisel, Al Mckenzie and Douglas Oliver.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-04
SAILORS SPLICE HERE

Ncrthland transportation Com pany's freighter Sailors Splice ar rived in port at 8 o'clock this morning, with approximately 900 tons of general cargo, including four cars.
 She is not expected to finish un- loading until sometime tomorrow when she will sail for Excursion Inlet and Sitka.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-04

To waive compliance with provi- sions of law for payment Of cer- tain claims for bounty on wolves and coyotes, totalling $l,l85; passed 14-2; emergency clause passed l5-l.
 s. B. 67, by Cochran-To repair commission from criminal code to allow courts to suspend portions of sentences; passed l6-o.
 S. B. 68. by Cocnran--To exclude personal property from tenancy laws: passed l6-0.
 S. B. 72, by Cochran To elimin. ate obsolete matter from provi- sions of law relating to regulation of mining, passed 16-0
 s. B. 73, by Cochran-To elimin- ate conflict in present laws re- garding disposal of surplus or aban- doned school property; passed l6-0
 S. B. "A, by Cochran-To pro- vide that certain restrictions on Territorial banks shall not apply to bank loans guaranteed by the U. s. Government; passed l6-0
 S. J. M. l3, by Coffey-Urging appointment of bona fide Alaska residents to Federal posts of au- thority in the Territory; passed 15-1.
 s. J. M l4, by Scott-Asking that the Army rehabilitate that portion of the Seward Peninsula Railroad destroyed by construction of an airstrip and other wartime facili- ties, passed l6-0.
 H J. M. 18, by Hope-Answering Secretary of Interior Julius Krug s letter with regard to legislative &C., tion concerning fish traps; passed l0-6.
 H. J. R. 2, by Vukovich-To authorize the Pioneers Home Trus- tees to accept $l00 as full payment fer medical services rendered to Julia Haley. deceased; passed l5-l
 H. B. 36, by Vukovich To au- thorize purchases of 13 typewriters and two mimeograph machines for use Of the Legislature; appropriat- ing S2,500; passed l5-0
 H. B. 2l, by Meath-To require that service contracts, as we'll as purchases of materials, in amounts exceeding $250 be let on bid; (Pre- viously passed and action rescind- ed passed 13-3; emergency clause passed 13-3.
 (Defeated)
 s. B. To- by Peratroyich-To in crease maximum allowances for as. Sistance to dependent children, failed to pass 6-l0
 s. B. 20, by Walker by request to create Library Board and es. tablish uniform library system; ap. propriating siOo,ooo; indefinitel, postponed l2-4
 H. B. 10, by M Johnson, Joy Coble and Meath--Prospectors Aic Bill; indefinitely postponed 9-5, absent.
 (Tabled)
 H. B. ', by Almquist-- increase maximum benefits for old Az, Assistance and broaden eligibility laid on table l0-6.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-04
ALEUTIAN GOES WEST

Aleutian, bound Westward, sailed at o'clock last evening, with the following passengers booked from Juneau to Valdez, James E. Hill, George A. Madden and Mrs. Mar garet Harrais; to Seward, Shepard Lee, Kenneth P. Johnson, MT. and Mrs. J. S. Jeffrey, I. J. Cunz, Fred Kahn, Grace McNichol, Mary Ann Balmat, Gust Peterson, Oscar J. Anderson and Mathew M Adams.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-04
GRAND AND PETIT
 JURORS DRAW N;
 REPORT MARCH 24

John J. Fargher was appointed as Jury Commissioner by Judge Harry F. Pratt yesterday during the afternoon session of the Dis trict Court. Following Farghers appointment, a grand jury panel of 30 names was drawn by the new Commissioner and John Wal mer, Clerk of the Court Also drawn was the petit jury of 75.
 One divorce was granted yester- day by Judge Pratt in the case of Hazel Dennis vs. Arthur Dennis. The divorce was given on grounds of cruelty with Albert White re- presenting the plaintiff. The couple was married on January "A. 1889.
 Grand Jury
 The following names were drawn to serve on the grand jury, which will report to the District Court on March 24
 From Juneau-Mrs. H. c. Aase, Olaf BrenSdal, E. H. De Land, Will liam c. Donaldson, Donnell H. Gould, Emil Henrikson, Susan M. Kennedy, Victor Power, Mrs. H. B. Smith, A. T. Thorndale and AL bee Wallate.
 From Douglas - Madeline Bon nett. Mrs E. L. Irwin, Wilma E.. Jenson, Mrs. Kathleen Mccormick, Alice E. Poor.
 From Sitka-J J. Culbert, Mrs. Helen L. Howard.
 From Elfin Cove - Mrs. David Davis.
 From Angoon-Mrs. Cyril George.
 From Sheep Creek-Mrs. w R. Hermansen, Mrs K. Wingate.
 From Mendenhall Mrs Elmer Howerter.
 From Kake-Adam James, Albert H. Kadake
 From Petersburg-John R. Kol- strand, Alma Sisson.
 Petit Jury
 To report on the same date for the petit jury are the following
 From Juneau-Margie D. Beyer. Mrs. G. C.. Brown, w K Burford, Ruth Coffin, Mrs Pearl Dore, Lee Elingwood, Jesse L. Geeslin, A. F. Glover. Earnest L. Hayes, Arnot Hendrickson, Thar Jackson, J. C.. Johnston, Ted Jones, Joseph A.. LePierre, Odelia Light, Allan J.. Marcus, Ross Mill, Florence B. Oakes, Elma Olson, Willis w Rolf, Mae J. Sabin, J. H. Sofoulis, Curtis Shattuck, J. B. Smith, Mary Treat, Glen w. Trueblod, Lillian O. Turn CT, Ed Weele, M. Judson Whittier, Dean K. Williams, George Wilson.
 From Douglas = Mrs. Beatrice Guerin, F. w James, Fife Lind strom, Margaret Alice Pearce, An tone J Reiss, Robert G. Schoppert, Janet Sey. Mrs. A. Shudshift, James Willis, Alex Gair
 From Kake-Arnold Austin.
 From Haines-B H. Narnett, John Jacobs, Robert E. Lee, Daisy Phillips, Lois l. Short.
 From Angoon Thomas Bennett, William w. Rusk, Mrs. Mabel Will lard, Robert Willard
 From Sitka-Henry Benson, Hen " G. Brown, Frank E. Cashel, Thomas Hailey F. s. Hennesey, Harry Owen.
 From Skagway-H M. Bigoff, Ina Eville, L. E. Johnson, Myrtle Alice Keeler, Mrs. E. H. Richter, Mrs. Alice B. Selmer.
 From Jamestown Bay-William L. Buckhart
 From Mendenhall - Mrs. Marie Camper, Henry A. Jenkins, Mrs Lee w. Smith
 From Salmon Creek-Lynn S. Crosby.
 From Hoonah-Arthur B. Hudson.
 From Petersburg Mrs. Emma Lindstrom, Francis R. Mathison, L. R. McDowell, L. Stevenson, James H. Wheeler.
 From Douglas Bl'dge = Helen
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-04
DISMISS ADsERO CHARGE

The complaint against Henry Adsero on alleged charges of as sault and battery. has been dis missed by Judge Harry F, Pratt in the District Court.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-04
PRELlPITATION
STEAMER M0vfMfNTS

Sailors Splice in port.
 Tongass, from Seattle, scheduled to arrive g a. m. tomorrow.
 Denali scheduled to sail from Seattle March 6, calling at South east Alaska ports, to Sitka, return to Juneau and then westward, in- cluding Kodiak.
 Square Sinnet scheduled to sail from Seattle March '.
 Princess Norah scheduled to sail from Vancouver March '.
 Aleutian scheduled southbound evening of March 10.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-04
KODIAK MAN HERE

Joseph G. Reilly. from Kodiak. is new registrant at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-04

NEW YORK - The Cotton EX- change is closed until further mo- tice as the result of employees striking when wage negotiations broken down. This is the first time any maJcr exchange has been closed by abe: lrout,es.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-04

fContinued on Page Sir
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-04

(Continued on Page FourJ
Evening star., 1947-09-28
Training
a Dog
To Sit

Continuing the series
lokinq Your DoQ 3
Better Citizen 6 Fronces
t4ortsook demonstrates
THE teoching of the three
SIT positions: sif q
which meons Tor HE doc
to SIT where ne i; III
Heel " which M, ons fcr
him 10 sit IL, tl,e left 81
the hondler and 81
u Come. q commend az
woys preceded BY HE
dogs name, os & lover,
come " which reons for
him 10 sit ia front of and
focine the hondIer