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The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-05
Ike Williams Is Champ Of lightweight Division;
 Montgomery Knocked 0ui
0aiKed Into It

Montgomery, marked with cut under his right eye, explained fl thusly:
 T strengthened up and walked intc it.
 The threat Of rain held the crowc to lower numbers than expected The gate of Sl78,301 also fell before pre-fight estimates. The Philadel- phia Inquirer charities were expect ed to receive in the neighborhood oi S30,C00 after Montgom cry takes ap- proximately $33,000 and Williams S31,500.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-05
Norah Here
 Going South

The Princess Norah sailed for Vancouver this morning at 9 o'clock Listed from Juneau were 15 pas sengers as follows:
 For Vancouver and Seattle were :. MT. and Mrs. J, B. Burford, Don Burford, John Way, Thomas L. Crooks, Margaret E. Taylor, MT. and Mrs. E. T. Mize, Margaret Mize, MT. and Mrs. w Galloway and Roy Galloway.
 Listed for Prince Rupert were Jack Fletcher, Robert Webb and Will Godding.
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DEAN RifE OBSERVES
 AgTH ANNIvERSARY OF
 CnDINATl0N, MINlSTRY

The Feast of the Transfiguration will be celebrated with Holy Com rlulicn at the Episcopal Church of tEIe holy Trinity tomorrow morning sts9 o'clock.
 lJhe Very Rev. Charles E. Rice will officiate, on the forty-fifth an- niversary of his ordination to the ministry.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-05
HOSplIAl NOES

Admitted to St. Anns Hospita, for medical attention yesterday were Mrs. Lars Sorenson and Vim. cent Yadao.
 Discharged from the hospita- were Jack Walker, Mrs Don Neal and baby girl, Sandy Holden, Mrs Fred Baxter and baby boy, D Howard MacLean, Mrs. Edith Valle Ray Odell Montjoy, Tom Sand wick and Mrs. Louise Kane.
 No one was admitted or dis charged from the Government hospital yesterday.
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iNOTHEk pASEBALl
 PLAYER FOR JUNEAU;
 RfyRA2Y FOR SHOWS

s and Mrs. Joseph Snow are hy aeerts 'o9 a baby boy born cENly this morning in St. Ann's IL cifaI The baby, who tipped the scalss at six pounds two oun- is the first child of the Shows show is a wellknown baseball play ar
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TIDE TABLE

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TWO FRE|GHTEQ5
 SAIL TODAY WITH
 BRISTOL BAY FISH

SEATTLE, Aug. 5.-tR-Two ves- sells of the Alaska Steamship Con- pany, the Peter J. McGuire and the H. D. Whitehead, were expected to sail today from Bristol Bay for Se- attle with between 315.000 and 320,- GOO cases of canned salmon each. A third, the Edmond Mallet, was scheduled to sail from Bristol Bay on Thursday with similar cargo.
 Arriving here last night from the Boring Sea port was the Cape Vic tory, with 75,000 cases of salmon and 1,200 cannery workers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-05
LUST AND FOUND

LIGHT TOP COAT at Dr. J. O.
 Rude's office Owner may have by identifying and paying fol this adv. 647-3t
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Results. of the Subport-Teen-Age game last evening have not been re- ceived
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-05

Tn 97 AID. the million people of Rome had a water supply of 100000 gallons a day.
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Score by Innings

Runs batted in: La Rue, D. Smith, Powers 2, Boeschler, Gissberg, Niel- sen; triple Gissberg; double: Boech- Ter, Gissberg, Smith, Adams, Me- Ghee; strikeouts: Keith 10. Day g.
 Standings
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BIGGEST IN aLASKA..

Complete stock of oil, wood, coal burning ranges stoves, heaters at Juneau Young Hardware Co.
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VETS ADM. TAKES
 S0FTBALL LEAD
 AWAY FROM CAA

The CAA and the Veterans Ad- ministration tangled in another of their exciting and hard fought games last evening, with the V. A. coming out on top, to f.
 The V. A. also took over the league lead Until the sixth inning, the game was real pitchers duel. ODay. V. A. pitcher, had allowed only three hits, while the CAA pitcher, Keith, had allowed only one.
 In the last half of the sixth. the V. A. put six hits together for five runs to win the ball game. Gus Gissberg, " A. shortstop. was the games leading batter with a triple and a single.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-05

When you pay 1ur QUALITY wi; not get the FINEST-Buy FLOR SHEIM SHOES at Graves. -adv
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PIANOS RENTED and TUNED
 Anderson Shop.
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Evening star., 1947-05-27
A Much Fuirer Bill

We should keep in mind that with all its
faults the new income tax bill written for
the District is a great improvement over
existing law 1t should yield more revenue.
1t corrects the dishonesty of permitting
resident of Washington to dodge local in
come tax payments by successfully claim
ing an intention some day to return to the
State of his "domicile." With some excep-
tions it Classics as residents all who live
here seven months Of the year or more.
Residents may avoid the District income
tax only on proof of having paid an income
or intangible tax in one of the States. If
the tax they pay State is less than the
District tax, the District will collect the
difference.
There are only four of the forty-eight
States lacking both local income tax and
an intangible tax, according to one tabula-
ton furnished The Star. This means that
only the residents of Illinois, New Jersey,
Rhode Island and Washington State who
live here for seven or more months of the
year would be automatically liable TO the
District income tax. Comparable residents
of the ferty-four other States would pay
a District income tax only if they paid
lower income or Intangible tax, or both,
to their States of donicile. Anticipation
of additional revenue for the District
seems based on the belief that many
Washington residents, while claiming
domicile in the States, pay no local income
taxes anywhere. In the case of those
who do pay income or intangible taxes in
the States, substantial number may
choose the lower tax. In some cases this
will be the District.
The flaw in the bill, aside from the
complexities of administration, is that 1t
does not follow the general practice
throughout the country, under which the
District would have first claim on all
locally derived income. That is the theory
that Congress would follow if it repre-
sented the people of Washington. But
Representative Bates and Senator Cain
have concluded that the present, re-
written bill is the best that can be got
through Congress. They will have gone
far toward correcting a dishonest, unfair
law if they can get it through Congress.
They are to be commended for trying.
They are wise in separating the new in
come tax bill from other measures in the
local tax program. If it fails there is not
much hope of improving the existing law,
either from revenue or from an equitable
point Of view, and the money will have
to come from some other source. Mr.
Bates seems to think that approval of the
new income tax bill will make a sales tax
unnecessary. That remains to be seen.
Evening star., 1947-05-27
The Lebanon Elections

While Palestine is so much in the spot
light of public interest, it may be we'll to
glance at events in the country just north
of the Holy Land. This is the Republic of
Lebanon, recently emancipated from the
French mandate and elevated to an indie
pendent state.
Lebanon is a tiny land, a narrow ribbon
OF territory, mostly rugged mountains
rising steeply from the Mediterranean Sea.
This mountain range, covered with
majestic cedar forests in ancient times,
gives the district its individuality, setting
it apart from the much larger area of
Syria, which incloses it from the land
ward side
Despite its small size, Lebanon is in
hablted by surprising mixture of peoples,
distinguished from one another Chiefly by
religious lines. Somewhat over half the
population is Christian, the leading ele-
ment being the So-called Maronites. a
sect which acknowledged Papal supremacy
some centuries ago and are today reckoned
as Roman Catholics 1t was French pro-
tectorate over the Maronites which formed
the basis for Frances claim to q League
mandate over both Lebanon and SYRIA
after World War l. Nevertheless, dissatis-
faction with the French mandate led to
an independence movement in both coun-
tries, which resulted in French renuncia-
ton OF its mandate and the establishment
of Lebanon and Syria as independent
nations.
The first step in Lebanon's political
evolution has been the holding of elections
for new legislature. The situation was
peculiar, because representation is based
upon religious communities rather than
upon lay parties. This complicates matters,
since there are several recognized Christian
sects, while, besides orthodox Moslems,
there are also heretical varieties, plus the
Druses, who have a secret and special faith
of their own
The real issues were political and eco
nomic. Obviously, one cardinal point is
the future relations of Lebanon with it's
Syrian neighbor. The Maronites tend to
favor strict independence, fearing to be
swallowed up in the Greater Syria" urged
by some Moslems, while still other voters
incline to a loose federation. On the
economic side were matters like imitation,
the high cost of living, and corruption
by the present governing group which won
independence from the French
Although the elections seem to have
passed off quietly, the opposition charges
unfair methods and intimidation of voters.
Evening star., 1947-05-27

better position to determine thettimate
total of expenditures then thartwe are
now. Knowing this. and being init upon
having the tax cut take effect bpuly /,
the Republican leaders whippedhll but
two of their flock into line and kfeated
the postponement amendment b3 four
vote margin.
This is a victory which cannofe con-
templated without misgiyings. Dor, as
Senator Tydings said, there will b8othing
to cheer about If the price of cuttk taxes
now is to be another deficit at tHend of
the next fiscal year. The fact tmains,
however, that the move to wait II weeks
before cutting taxes could not rdonably
have been expected to affect this nsibility
one way or the other. The stroHsuspi-
cion is that the Democrats wer4alking
for the record, laying foundon OF
formal objection upon which 1y can
capitalize in 1948 II the Reblicans
stumble into. a fiscal hole. The lst will
come when the tax relief bill isFought
up for action, and it is good Z that
most of the Democrats will be fou1voting
for it,
Evening star., 1947-05-27

OF infinite worth and desires that all souls
be free In order to develop.
Knowing well that the surest way to de-
stroy peoples freedom lis to undermine their
religious beliefs, the Communists are teaching
atheism in every school in Russia and ener-
getically furthering contempt for religion here
in America and throughout the world. Our
freedom is in danger because our souls are
In danger.
Why, then, should any democratic man hesi-
tate to use his full influence toward providing
for all schools to give courses in religion?
Noncompulsory courses are what we need In
this free country and we need them badly.
Already, courses have been worked out which
teach the great truths all denominations are
agreed upon as being most essential, leaving
out whatever might be called narrow or Sec
tartan. Actually, there is no more room for
controversy over the religion we should teach
in our schools than over the principles OF
democratic government we do teach in our
schools
The same young Communists who like to
embarrass teachers of political science and
economics no doubt would like even better
to embarrass teachers Of religion. But that
is just one of the things Christian America
must put up with If it really wants Christian
ity, the worlds supreme religion of freedom"
to grew strong and thereby give democracy
sufficient strength to survive
BOILING SOMERVILLE.
Evening star., 1947-05-27
Glover Park Bus Service


After writing one letter to Capital Transit
about the deplorable bus service in the Glover
Park area without receiving any reply, and
seeing no improvement in the service. I take
these means of voicing my criticism of the lack
of service in our community.
This wednesday, afternoon I spent more
than Is minutes at the corner of Fifteenth and
Z streets trying to board Glover Park bus
home after day at work. During that time
about so buses went by, including Virginia
buses, but only two Glover Park Buses one
of these being so filed 1t did not even stop.
and the other let only about or 10 passen-
gers on
Many times have taken the trolley, about
five blocks distant, to get home rather than
stand and stand and stand, waiting for the
Glover Park bus which. for some reason seldom
comes. I have heard many complaints about
the poor service but there is no improvement
Won't some one somewhere, somehow, give
us service that viii take us back and forth to
work without this nerve wrecking waiting and
waiting and waiting? ANNE W. LINDSAY.
Evening star., 1947-05-27
A Phony Bottle

The Star has been among those who
have opposed the evident purpose of the
Republican Congress to give top priority
to tax reduction In the light of our
national fiscal picture, it seems perfectly
clear that the Congress should concentrate
first on reduced spending, next on debt
reduction, and then-and only then-on
lowered taxes.
Nevertheless, 1t is difficult to avoid the
conclusion that yesterdays much heralded
fight" by the Democrats to defer con-
sideration of tax reduction until June 10
was essentially a phony battle. The
minority argument was that action on re-
duced taxes should be put off until the
size of the prospective budget cut can be
determined That is perfectly valid
argument. But it is not valid to contend,
as the Democrats did, that the total of
appropriations will be known by June 10
two weeks hence.
In all probability we will MT be In any
Evening star., 1947-05-27
Jewish Voice in u. N.

To the Editor Of The STAR
Reading the current reports In The Star. the
question naturally presents itself: "Why didn't
the United States and Great Britain want the
Jewish Agency to have voice, albeit voteless,
in the u. N. Assembly deliberations on the
Palestine issueT Would conscience be stirred
too easily, If smooth action were to be impeded
by pertinent questions posed and answers given
in open debate? There are three primary
parties to the Palestine question. Britain is
well represented in the u. N. The Arabs Of
Palestine have Iraq, Iran, Egypt Saudi
Arabia and Syria strongly advocating the
Arabian views. The Jews OF Palestine and
Europe and their supporters have faith in jus
tice, but where is the advocate for their side
of the case?
True enough, the Jewish Agency will be per-
mitted to testify before u. N. committee, as
will representatives of the Arab Higher Com
mittee. But this surface equality of treatment
is outweighed, the scales Of justice are tipped,
by not giving voice In the special assembly to
the Jewish Agency.
FRANK o. FEINsILBER
Evening star., 1947-05-27
For Better Educutioi

With the unanimous ,approvaRf the
revised teachers pay bill by FIST Sub
committees OF the Senate and Hoe Dis
trict Committees, Washington 'Tpublic
school teachers may look forWa con-
fidently to pay raises and promotiotppor-
tunities next year that will put fm on
a par with teachers in most of the Pgres-
sive cities of the country. That 4 Sen
ate and House will adopt the recon4enda-
tions of their committees in this irprtant
matter is virtually certainty.
While the bill which finally eHrged
from the committees is not SO linal in
its immediate benefits as the measul lorig-
inally proposed by the teachers the1elves,
it retains in substantial form th$najor
promotion privileges sought by chool
authorities. And it even goes furth than
the original bill in widening aunatic
advancement opportunities for the Aerage
teacher, providing as it does f1fteeniStead
of ten annual stepups in salary laddi-
ton, the teacher who wishes to beth her
self through acquiring a masters egree
will be entitled to extra pay in recfition
OF her added qualifications-whetE she
happens to teach in a high SCHOOL, not.
This was one of the salient pointdl the
program recommended by the Bid of
Education and by the various tfhers'
groups. The committee-sponsored tuire-
ment for a recheck every five yas on
teachers qualifications for furtsi ad-
vancement under the automatic prnption
program is a reasonable one. IL
All in all, the bill as finally aroved
by the Senate and House grous is
satisfactory substitute for the OF first
proposed by the Board of Educatiof And
it is, of course, vastly superior to e do
nothing program put forward the
eleventh hour by the Commissions. It
is not a perfect measure. Howkr, 1t
should go a long way toward elinhting
inequities and other defects of thkxist-
ing pay system and withal, in makE the
teaching profession here more affective
than it has been in the past. Th$ene-
ficiaries will be not the teachers al4 but
the whole community.
Evening star., 1947-05-27

forgotten the article. didn't have time to go
back and get it, so would have to face my
friend red-faced and explain.
Leaving the cab, started across the street
and just then recognized another friend. Not
watching my feet stepped into one of those
uncovered sewer openings at the corner Of
Thirteenth and G NV, which also had the
brazen audacity to slant downward, causing
my one foot to slide practically into the OPEN
ing and the other one was following fast
caught myself before slid down bodily. But
7 went sprawling and my new white shoes
were covered with sewer slime. did manage
to pick myself up before willing hands which
offered to help reached me and walked part
way up the street. then mixed with the
crowds to get lost as quickly as could. My
face was just the right color to meet my
disappointed friend whom I had asked to
ccme meet me so I could give her what I
had promised.
After leaving her, went into shoe store
to try to get other Shoes so could remove
my filthy ones. But could not get the kind
I wanted In my size, so I went along, defeated.
Walking down the street, thought might
as well go home. Crossing at Fourteenth and
G, I almost jumped out of my skin. Others
jumped, too. One of those quiet and con-
siderate electric streetcar switches had had to
shift just at the moment stepped over 1t. 1t
made me feel guilty for moment, thinking 7
had done it-sounded like an explosion.
went from there on Mount Rainier street.
car, closed my eyes in peace for relaxed
ride home which I needed badly. Suddenly
7 heard terrific jolt, opened my eyes imme-
diately and was told truck had been racing
with us down New York avenue and in. trying
to edge in narrow space, the truck driver
missed it. No one was hurt except the street.
car and the truck. which again was luck but
we were delayed while and then went on
again.
I considered myself very fortunate, indeed,
to bring nothing back with me but head
ache. Now all want to know is why people
keep saying: Take it easy
r. w. KAUCHER
Evening star., 1947-05-27
Comment on Lindbergh's Vision

Comment on Lindbereh's Vision
To the Editor ofThe Star:
Now that the greatest of all wars has been
fought and the world has been saved for the
Four Freedoms, perhaps 1t would be fitting,
20 years after his trans Atlantic solo flight, TO
say word for Charles A. Lindbergh.
He showed, I think, great vision when he
advocated strong defense for America plus
policy of nonintervention in Europe. Had his
advice been taken, this country now would be
relatively more powerful to deal with which,
ever slave-state emerged victorious after the
harsh antidote of fascism was pitted against
the poison of communism. Since the victor OF
that struggle necessarilys would have been
greatly weakened, this country, If intervene
1t must, could doubtless have achieved less
expensive and more enduring peace
But the articulate left-wingers and profess
sional liberals-after Germany's 1941 attack on
Russia, OF CONSEQUENTLY believed that a
crusade to crush overwhelmingly the antidote
before it could act effectively could best estab-
lish the four freedoms everywhere.
WE'LL sir, I ask you -
WOODROW g. STRICKLAND.
Evening star., 1947-05-27
Queen Mory

The years have made Dowager Queen
Mary very dear to the people of the British
commonwealth of Nations. They know
that she has suffered as they themselves
have suffered and that the bond of mutual
experience is real and not pretended.
Hence the sincerity of the demonstration
of affection for Her Majesty staged at
Buckingham Palace yesterday Nothing
quite like it ever occurred before. It was
wholly spontaneous and patiently devoted
manifestation of goodwill deserved and
merited
Obviously the time has not come as yet
for adequate appraisal of the services
rendered by the widow of King George v
is too much part of the era to which
she belongs to be considered with complete
objectivity. What can and should be said
in relation to the eightieth anniversary of
her birth is that the world recognizes her
role as constructive factor Through
two global wars and their aftermath of
revolution she has symbolized the durable
values of the race, the country and the
pattern of civilization with which she has
been associated
Whether or not those qualities are des-
tined to survive and prosper in the cen
turieS to come is anybody's guess. Perhaps
they will perish under the impact of more
aggressive, less humane conceptions If
so, the loss will be great. But if, on the
other hand the ideal of constitutional
freedom, order based on equity and justice,
and progress achieved by cooperation and
fellow-feeling does triumph over those
forces which currently threaten it, some
share of the credit will be due to the royal
lady OF Marlborough House who has lived
and labored long lifetime for nothing
else. There are Americans, large numbers
of them, who are grateful for the example
set by Queen Mary-a confident af1rma-
ton of loyalty to things beautiful and
good"
Evening star., 1947-05-27
School for New Congressmen

To the Editor of The Star:
Many of us lose track Of our newly elected
Congressman. What becomes of them during
their first year in Washington?
These men spend this year in painstaking
research and study, acquainting themselves
with the rules, rites, customs, laws levied by
past legislative action and their sponsors, and
the definition Of terms as employed by the most
influential body of men in the world. Thus In
the way of tangible returns benefiting con-
stituents in their home States these first-year
men barely earn their salary.
advocate the introduction Of school In
Washington solely for new Congressman.
Benefits gained would be we'll deserving of the
expense. A course of one months duration
offering an intensified study of congressional
functions would provide alert, well-informed
leadership right from the opening day of Con-
gress by new and old members alike.
WILLIAM r. RAFFERTY,
KenoSha, Wis.