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The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-17

Associated Press Military Af- fairs Reporter
 WASHlNGTC&. March 17.--tal-- President Trumans newly enun- ciated foreign policy confronted the United States today with the prob lem Of deciding quickly whether to continue reducing it's arm d strength.
 The address to Congress carried no implication that an armed clash is expected or contemplated. How ever, the armed forces are main tained for the support of foreign policy in time of peace.
 At the War and Navy Depart ments no one was prepared to say immediately what impact any new foreign commitments might have on the planned size of the armed services. It was pointed out, never theless, that critical time ele- ment is involved in at least two phases of this general question:
 1.-Should the planned average strength for tha year beginning next July 1 of 1O7o,000 for the Army and 57l ,0O0 for the Navy be carried out or should the rate of reduction be checked to stabilize the armed services at a higher manpower figure?
 2.-In this case, will Congress and the White House proceed with MT. Truman's recommendation of March that selective service be not renewed upon it's expiration date of March 31?
 The nations military forces are of definitely modest proportions in the area where the new foreign policy focuses most sharply, the Mediterranean
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-17
Joint Birthday
 Parties Sunday

Salmon Creek Country Club last night was the scene of combin- ed birthday party for Carson Law renee and daughter Lois, Dick Tore, Mrs. Art Mantyla and daughter Betty, and Mary Lou Fagerson.
 Besicss tha honor guests, other members of the party included Mrs. Carson Lawrence, Carol Anne Lawrence, MT. and Mrs. Floyd Fagerson, Mrs. Alice Tore, LOT retta Keithahn and Erna Stend- CT.
 Railroads get about one-fourth of their operating revenue from hauling agricultural products.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-17
No B. B. Game
 AiAnetloraee

Superintendent of Schools A. B. Phillips today received brief wire from Anchorage High School stating: No game possible; letter follows
 This was in answer to the chal- lenge sent by Juneau High School to Anchorage for an All-Alaska Championship basketball series between the two schools. Anchor age High School holds the West ern Alaska championship, and Ju- neau High School of Southeast Alaska
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-17
HOME TOWN BAND K GIVING CONCERT
 TCM0RR0W NIGHT

Juneau's own home town band is giving a concert tomorrow night in the 20th Century Theatre, spon- scl2d by the Juneau Rotary Club,
 The concert is given for the eX- press purpose of raising funds for uniforms and also for the latest band music Few perhaps realize the band members are giving their services without any pay whatso- ever for the many appearances made,
 Tomorrow night the box office he given an opportunity to further express appreciation by attending the concert and contributing their bit to the fund
 The program has been especially arranged by Director Joseph Shof- ner and it is certain it will ap- peal to all classes.
 Tomorrow night tie box office at the 20th Century will be open ed at the usual time of o'clock. There will be selected screen show ing from 7;3G to 830 o'clock, then the stage will be set and the con- cert given.
 Although there are several regu- lar members of the band out of the city or otherwise engaged, 36 musicians will appear in the band for the concert, as follows:
 Dale Rolf, Jack Burford, Cleo Commers, Carol Ruotsala, Keith Weiss, Katherine Stevens, Roberta Messerschmidt, Joann Sabin, Bill Forward, Dick Wingerson, John James, Earl Grass, Clair Dunlap Robert Sanford, Bill Srcrling, Wal ter Soboleff, Jack Panrod, Thom- as Horn, Jerry Gucker, Virgi Klinkhammer. Eva Richmond, Pat Oakes, Terry Pegues, Bill Math- eny. Buddy Hunter. Richard Gar risen, Henry Lorenzen, Jack Sor- ri, Bill Logan Earl Bost Jerry Chapman, Katherine Bavard, Caro Jean Mcdonald, Elmer Friend Josephine Hared, Douglas Greg.
 Tonight at ' o'clock, in th' Grade School gymnasium, the bant will hold the last practice of th' numbers on the popular concer program Bandsmen are asked t' use the Fifth Street entrance to night
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-17
ALASKA CONFERENCE OF 5ALVATI0N ARMY
 TO MEET IN H00hAH

Salvationists from the thirteen posts in Alaska will meet in Hoo- nah March 28 to March 31 for the 42nd Alaska Conference. Col. Ar thur Hopkins from the Western Territorial Headquarters in San Francisco will represent the West tern Headquarters.
 The Colonel will arrive in Ju- neau on March 2l and will con- duct special meetings in Juneau prior to the Conference Follow ing the meetings in Hoonah the Colonel will visit otEer Alaska Salvation Army posts.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-17
GOLD GREEK DAMAGE
 REPORTED NEGLIGIBLE

Damage along the banks of Gold Creek were reported to be negli- gible today by Mayor Waino Hendrickson Although construc- ton of new revetments which were begun by City work crews last week, have been temportarily halted the Mayor explained that the foun+qtions for the laying oi concrete are still standing.
 Mayor Hendrickson said that the high water, still rushing through the creek, makes is impossible to continue repair work at the pres ent time. He said that the con struction will be resumed, how ever, as. soon as the waters have subsided satisfactorily.
 Helium is injected into oil sands to chart underground movement of oil deposits and gases.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-17
LEGION AUXILIARY 10
 HAVE INITIATION AT
 MEETING TUESDAY EVE

The American Legion Auxiliary will hold the regular social meet ing tomorrow night at 8 o'clock in the Legion Dughout, and all members are urged to attend.
 A brief business meeting to com plete plans for the masquerade tall to be given April 'l2 will be preceded by initiation ceremonies. Refreshments will be served at the close of the social hour.
 The side of the moon which faces the sun has a temperature ot about PIP degrees Fahrenheit; the dark side is believed to have tenn perature near absolute zero, 54o degrees Fahrenheit.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-17
WOMEN WILL BOWL
 ON ALLEYS TONIGHT

Tonight at 8 o'clock, women howlers will take over the alleys at the Elks and a large turnout is anticipated.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-17
Sports Briefs

All baseball camps were active Sunday. Fullerton, California, fans watched Portlands Beavers whip the Les Angeles Angels, 6-1, while in Hollywood, Jimmy Dykes Stars were walloping a collection of PCL All-Stars, to l. Manager Casey Stengel gave all of his Oakland Oaks a workout One Oak squad thumped Ben's Golden Glow Club, ' to and another combination got by St. Mary's 4 to 3, The San Francisco Seals beat the Hawaiian Tigers, to ?, in game that was well drenched ty an island storm. And in San Bernardino, the San Diego Padres beat the San Ber nardino All-Stars, II to g.
 In Major League circles the games ended this way: Chicago Cubs 8, Cleveland 1; Chicago White Sex g, New York Giants 3; St. Louis Cards 8, Philadelphia Phillies 4; Boston Red Sox 6, Cincinnati 1 Brooklyn 4, Canal Zone 3; Pitts burgh 13, Boston Braves l.
 Canadians dominated the finals of the annual Oregon badminton championships in Portland. They won all but one title. Maxine Cruikshanks and James Paul of Seattle teamed to win the mixed doubles event.
 Finals of the northern division Pacific coast hockey league play offs got under way in Portland last night with the Portland Eagles beating the Seattle Ironmen, to 2.
 Bob Brady of San Francisco won the P-A-A northern California handbaH tournament yesterday by beating his fellow townsman, An gelo ePep) Tocchini.
 Cal Ray Of Eugene, Oregon, hit B straight for perfect score and took the combined flyer race at the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-17
SWEEpyTAKEs BOWL
 GAME, AND AvERAGES

Walter MscKinnon won the top prize in the sweepstakes bowling on the Elk5 alleys with POS aver age for the four games. Art Burk2 won high single game with 250, Dave Nichols. third, and L. Fay Tor and E. Parsons split fourth prize because of tie game.
 Results of across the alley play in the sweepstakes follow:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-17

Cal Ray of Eugene, Oregon, hit B straight for perfect score and took the combined flyer race at the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-17
ARMY, NAVY FACED WITH
 NEW POLICY
May Require Larger Arm ed Forces to Support New
 U. S. Commitments
By ELTON C. FAY

Associated Press Military Af- fairs Reporter
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-17

Bob Brady of San Francisco won the P-A-A northern California handball tournament yesterday by beating his fellow townsman, An gelo ePep) Tocchini.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-03-17
SOAP BOX DERBY
 MEETING TONIGHT

Soap Box Derby time is com ing around again, and all boys in terested are to meet this evening in the Grade School Auditorium at 7:30 o'clock.
 There will be pictures of the l946 Derby in Akron. Ohio, and distri- button of the l947 rule books. A Soap Box Derby Club will be form ed, and officers will be elected for this year.
Evening star., 1947-03-20
natural flow Of melody not unlike
that OF the classic lieder.

a natural flow Of melody not unlike
that of the classic lieder.
Concentrating more than usual on
the character of each number and
a greater projection of her musical
personality, Mrs. Plum opened with
Gretry's Rose Cherie," followed by
Duparc's "Lamento," Sibella's La
Girometta," VOLTS "Schlafendes
Jesuskind," Schumann's less known
"Aus den Oestlichen Rosen" and
Der Sandman" closing the group
with Strauss ''Nachtgang' and "Ce-
ellie" The singers presentation of
the two foreign groups was among
the most pleasing for clarity Of die
ton and greater expressiveness, not
always exercised to the same. extent
in the selections sung in English.
enthusiastically applauded for her
delivery of Bales who is Sylvia" /"
sung for the first time in this city,
and sharing the acclaim with the
composer, who was present, Mrs.
Plum gave further three Chinese
songs from his pen: "a Bitter Love" "
Keeping the New Years Watch" !"
and "The Lanterns" the latter two
short and charming in effect. The
printed program closed with Mrs.
Howe's Lullaby for a Forester's
Child" and There Has Fallen a
Splendid Tear" which called for ad-
ditional numbers. Theodore Schae-
fer, collaborating with Mrs. Plum at
the piano, gave her excellent sup
port and shared in her success.
Evening star., 1947-03-20
Campaign Leaders Meet
lin Fiqhf on tuberculosis

Community leaders in the fight
against tuberculosis from the Dis
trict and nearby counties met yes
terday at District tuberculosis Soci-
ETY. headquarters to coordinate
their educational campaign.
The meeting was called by the
Health education section of the Met
ropolitan Washington tuberculosis
Conference, representing official and
voluntary organizations in the Met
ropolitan area.
Speakers described their efforts
to acquaint the public with the
nature of tuberculosis and to pro-
mote regular X-ray tests t|25 rr-7-'d
catch the disease in its early stages.
Frank T. Jones, director of ne;,..r
education of the Maryland Tuber-
culosis Association, pointed out en-
ployers could best be induced to CO.
operate in the X-ray campaign If
they were convinced that healthier
employees would save them money.
The next meeting of the Metro
politan tuberculosis Conference is
scheduled to be held here May S.
Evening star., 1947-03-20
IVA Will Discontinue
Evening Clinic Service

Evening service at the Veterans
Administrations medical clinic, 1925
H street NV, will be discontinued
Monday.
Former servicemen in this area
who need emergency out-patient
medical care or disqualification at
night should contact Mt. Alto Hos
pital after this week. The clinic has
been open for emergency treatment
each weekday until 9 pm.
Evening star., 1947-03-20
Fine Recital Given
By Henriette Plum
By Elena de Sovn

Henriette Bagger Plum, Danish
mezzo-soprano, gave a successful re-
cital at the Sulgrave Club last night
paying tribute to two resident COM
posers, Mary Howe and Richard
Bales, and also to the Norwegian
Eyvind Alnaes, by including their
songs into her program.
The latter, less known here, ranks
high in his native country, especially
as a composer of songs. The three
numbers "Lykken Mellem to Men
nesker," En- Morgan var din Grav, u
and "Nu Brister i allie de Kloefter, y
presented by the singer last night
were notable for their simplicity and
Evening star., 1947-03-20
Nurses discovered this one
cream that helps heal them all!

. Professional nurses were
among the first to discover
how many ways the medicated
skin cream, Noxzema, soothes
and helps heal many common,
externally-caused skin irrita-
tons and blemishes.
They use it to help smooth
and soften hands made red and
sore from frequent washings,
to help heal ugly *externally-
caused blen1ishes, AND soothe
windburn. They recommend it
to mothers for babies "diaper
Evening star., 1947-03-20

rash"- and to anyone with
tired, burning feet. It's grease
less-won't stain clothes!
A recent survey shows that
7 out of 10 of the nurses in
terviewed use Noxzema for
themselves and their patients!
Don't suffer needlessly! Take
a tip from nurses and try
Noxzema. See for yourself how
much it helps. Get jar while
Special Limited Time Offer is
on. At all drug counters.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-12-25

In writing this column, week by
week, l come across so many sur
prising and interesting things. l
wonder now why there isn't study
in our public schools based on local
history. l remember studying in
grade school and high school the
general facts about the settling OF
Maryland, but never was there any
mention made of our own county.
Yet this county, although at first
a part of Frederick County, was
settled early and Hagerstown, then
known as Elizabeth Town, was in
existence in 1861. I knew of the
Boston tea party, but to think that
our own city had little tea party
of its own, not as large perhaps, but
all the same a tea party. l have
found some interesting information
about Hagerstown during the Ameri-
can Revolution in Williams History
of Washington County.
At the outbreak of the war with
England, Washington County had in
creased greatly in population and
wealth. The people were making
the most of its fertile soil; some
manufacturing was done, mills had
been built along the banks of the
Antietam and Conococheague. The
center of all this was Hagerstown.
1t was the most important town in
the valley as well as the surround
ing country, reaching far to the west
and into the Valley of Virginia.
The people of the county were
hardy and fearless. They had ex-
perienced hardships and the large
majority were Scotch-Irish and had
not much love for England. They
were practiced fighters having al
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-12-25
Horse And Buggy Days
BY IDA 10 MARTIN

ways to be on the alert for the
Indians.
So it was, in the passing of the
Stamp Act on March %, 1865, that
the patriotic flame in the breasts
of our people was kindled" At
Frederick Town, the stamp distribu-
tor was burned in effigy and in Aug
ust that same year the Governor
called together the Legislature. The
delegates from this section of Fred
erick County remember at that
time Washington County was part
of Frederick County, were Joseph
Chapline, who was the founder of
Sharpsburg, and Col. Thomas Cres-
sap, who had threatened upon a
former occasion to march to Annap-
oils at the head of his riflemen and
bring the Assembly to their senses.
At this Legislature, delegates were
appointed to the first Continental
Congress.
In November, Court convened at
Frederick Town. John Darnall, the
clerk of the Court, refused to per-
form any official act which required
using the stamped paper under the
stamp act, he not being provided
with such paper. The Court then
ordered that all business should be
transacted upon unstamped paper
regardless of the Act of Parliament
The Court justified its act by say
ing that there had been no legal
publication Of the Act of Parliament
and further, that there were no
stamps yet to be procured"
There was great rejoicing over
this decision of the Court and it was
celebrated in Frederick by an Ella
borate funeral, the Stamp Act being
the corpse. The Maryland Gazette
of December 16, 1865, printed a full
description of the ceremonies.
The Stamp Act was repealed in
May 1866, but in June of the follow
ing year a tariff tax was imposed
upon glass, tea, paper and painters
colors. This act went into effect in
November and Immediately anti
importation societies were formed
our own community being one that
rafI1cnd fo drink foo
The first public meeting of conse-
quence held during the Revolution
airy times within the present limits
of Washington County, was at Eliza
beth Town, July 2, 1774 Of that
meeting the Maryland Gazette gives
us the following account:
"On Saturday, the End of July,
1774, about eight hundred of the
principal inhabitants of the upper
part of Frederick County, Mary
land, assembled at Elizabeth Town,
and being deeply impressed with a
sense of the danger to which their
natural Constitutional rights and
privileges were exposed by the arbi-
tary measures Of the British Parlia-
ment, do think it their duty to de-
clare publicly their sentiments on
so interesting a subject, and to enter
into such resolutions as may be the
means of preserving their freedom.
After choosing John Stull, Esq, their
Moderator, the following resolves
were unanimously entered into:
81 That the act of Parliament
for blocking up the harbor of the
Town of Boston, is dangerous in
vasion of American liberty, and that
the Town of Boston is now suffering
in the common cause and ought to
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-12-25

cordingly did, and the same was
consumed to ashes, amongst the ac-
clamation of a numerous body of
people. The committee were also of
the opinion that no further inter
course should be had with the said
Parks. Every friend to liberty is
requested to pay due attention to the
same.
Voted, the thanks of this com
mittee to that of Cumberland
County, for their prudent and spirit
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-12-25

be assisted by the other Colonies.
III. That the stopping of all COM
mercial Intercourse with Great Bri-
tain will be the most effectual means
for fixing our Liberties on the foot
ing we desire.
iii. That general Congress of
Delegates from the several Colonies
to effect uniform plan of conduct
for all America is highly necessary,
and that we will strictly adhere to
any measure that may be adopted
by them for the preservation of our
Liberties.
CIV. That the surest means of
continuing people free and happy
is the discussing of luxuries, and de-
pending only on their own fields and
flocks for the comfortable necessar-
les of Life.
"V. That they will not, after this
day, drink any tea, nor suffer the
same to be used in their families,
until the act for laying duty thereon
be repealed.
"VI. That they will not after this
day, kill any sheep under three
years old.
"VII. That they will Immediately
prepare for manufacturing their own
clothing.
VIII. That they will immediate
ly open subscription for the re-
lief of their suffering brethren in
Boston"
After choosing John Stull, Samuel
Hughes, Jonathan Hager, Conrad
Hogmire, Henry Snebley, Richard
| Davis, John Swan, Charles Swear
ingen, Thomas Brooke, William Nc
Glury and Eli Williams as a COM
mittee, they proceeded to show their
disapprobation of Lord North's con-
duct with regard to America, by
hanging and burning his Effigy, af-
ter which a subscription was opened
for the relief of the Poor of Boston.
| In consequence of the Fifth Resolve,
a number of mercantile Gentlemen
solemnly declared they would send
off all the Tea they had on hand,
and that theJ would not purchase
any more until the Act laying a
duty thereon be repealed, among
which number was a certain John
Parks. This John Parks was COM
PEELED by the committee to march
bareheaded with torch in hand and
set fire to chest of tea he had i'm
ported. The Maryland Gazette of
December %, 1774, gives this account
of the affair:
'Tea Burning in Frederick
County:-The Committee for the up
per part of Frederick County, Md,
having met at Elizabeth Town, on
! the 26th of November, which was
the day appointed for the delivery
of John Parks chest of tea, in con-
sequence of his agreement published
in the Maryland Journal of the 18th
ult.
"After a demand was made of the
same, Mr.. Parks offered chest of tea
found on a certain Andrew Gibson's
plantation, Cumberland County, Pa,
by the committee for that place,
which tea he declared was the same
he promised to deliver.
"The committee are sorry to say
that they have great reason to be-
lieve, and indeed with almost a GER
tainty, that the chest of tea was in
Cumberland County at the time
Parks said upon oath it was at Chest
nut Bridge.
"After mature deliberation, the
committee were of the opinion that
John Parks should go with his hat
off, and lighted torches in his hand,
and set fire to the tea, which he ac-
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-12-25

ed behavior upon this occasion.
Signed by order of committee.
John Stull, President.
IN. B. The populace thought the
measures adopted by the committee
were inadequate to the transgres-
sion, and satisfied themselves by
breaking Parks door and windows. {"
Again l wish to say that l feel it
would not only be beneficial but
very interesting if our public
schools would teach the history of
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-12-25

memory of his work with this pa
per as the original writer of Horse
and Buggy Days.
Star OF Bethlehem
Twas nineteen hundred years ago
A star, in brightness, shed its glow:
It led the wise men on their way
The shepherds heard the angels lay
The songs as sweet today as when
They sang of 'Peace, Good Will to
Men.
But man DEGREES that wars shall be
Me thinks it tells of Satan's glee
AS men proceed to MAIN and kill
Against the Heavenly Fathers will.
The star still points men to the
place
Where Christ was born, of David's
race.
The song of the angelic band
Continues ringing through the land.
The shepherds, and the magi three,
On Christmas night in Galilee.
Were anxious that they see the One
And worship Him, Gods only Son.
God grant that men this Christmas
time
Might see the star in light sublime
And hear the song the angels sang
AS DER Judea's hills it rang.
May love in hearts the battle stem
And nations turn to Bethlehem.
BENZ. A. BEARD
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-12-25

1 should like to reprint here a
poem by The Old Lamplighter, in
memory of his work with this pa
per as the original writer of Horse
and Buggy Days.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1947-12-25

our own Washington County.
I wish you all a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year,
Evening star., 1947-10-21
Dairy Denied Price Boost
On Milk Sold 10 District

Justice Alexander Holtzo1 Of
District Court yesterday afternoon
ruled the Simpson Bros, Inc, Local
dairy concern, may not raise price:
on milk sold to the District under
contract during July. August anc
September, 1916.
The District has paid the corpora
ton $21 1853 for milk the corpora ).
ton sold under the contract, it wa.
said. The corporation claimed ar
additional $4,485 because the price
of milk was increased when OPA
ended
Under so-called "escalator'
clause in the contract, the corpora
tion was to be allowed certain ratio
increases If the maximum price Of
Evening star., 1947-10-21

milk was increased othcially by oPA.
Since there was no evidence OF any
OPA increase, the court held the
corporation could not raise its price
on the milk provided the District
for its institutions.
/ The ruling is believed to be the
first made in Federal court involy-
ing the so-called escalator clause
which is written into numerous
Government contracts, according to
Assistant Corporation Counsel John
j. Donnelly, jr.