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The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-23
ELKS WILL HOLD
 THEIR Hl- LINKS
 NEW YEARS EVE
Annual Purple Bubble Ball Will Be Event on Feb.
 7-First Since War

The Juneau Elks Lodge, No. APO, announces that New Years Eve W II be the time for celebrating the annual Ei-Jinks at the Elks Ball. room. Dancing will begin at TO-. There will be plenty of favors and noise makers for all Admittance to the club and ballroom will be upon membership card only.
 The Annual Purple Bubble Ball, which has been omitted during the war years, will be held on the eve- ming oi February ', A good time is promised by everyone and it is hoped that this ball will again be- come the high spot i'll good enter tainment of the Juneau Elks Lodge.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-23
TRAINS COLLIDE; 37 PERSONS KILLED,
 OVER BOO INJURED

FRANKFURT, Germany. Dec. 23 lR - Thirty persons perished and more than 300 were injured last night when two express trains damned with holiday passengers collided headon at Fahr- Irlich, near Neuweid, in the French occupation zone.
 Officials of the Cologne Railroad said 68 of the most seriously injured were taken to Neuweid hospitals. German police said all the casual ties were German citizens, and ex7 pressed fear that more dead and injured might be found in the tangled wreckage.
 Fahr-I -Irlich lies midway between Cologne and Frankfurt and all. rail traffic on that line was halted by the disaster. worst rail accident in Germany since the war.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-23
U. }. TR00p5 ARE. TRANSFERRED FROM ITALY TO NEW AREAS

MOSCOW, Dec. 23-iR Russian press dispatches intimated today that the United States was trans ferring troops from Italy to duty i'll the American zones of Austria and Germany.
 ct is no secret that some officers and men in the Mediterranean the atre of operations transferred to other Euppean assignments before the occupation of Italy ended Dec. IA Various dispatches from Italy during the fall told of the move ment.
 CThe first train carrying U. S. Army personnel from the theatre to Germany left Leghorn Oct 8 with 55 officers and LOO dependents. Five other such trains followed, The movement was completed Nov h.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-23
vI5ALE55 JEWISH
 IMMIGRANTS ARE
 TAKEN FROM SHIP

HAIFA, Palestine, Dec. 23.-iR The British transport Ocean Vigor sailed for Cyprus late today with about $50 visaless Jewish immi grants from an intercepted refugee ship. Sick passengers and their relatives, 26 in all, remained in Palestine.
 Passengers said the immigrant vessel, a two-masted schooner, had been at sea l3 days. She was inter cepted yesterday while trying to run the Palestine blockade and wss s. tcorted to the port of Haifa by two British destroyers.
 At the same time 303 Jewish refu- gee children arrived here from in temment in Cyprus to enter the promised land under a special children's quota authorized by the British.
 The children were taken to a camp near Haifa for processing. They are to be cared for by the Jewish Agency
 Jews aboard the refugee ship. -masted, 350-ton schooner, said they came mostly from Rmania and Hungary Among them were about 150 children. including two babies born during the voyage.
 An American correspondent iden- tified as Meyer Levin was taken off and detained, along with two other men and a woman. Police said the later were French motion picture workers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-23
JUDGE F0LTA
 TAXES WHACk AT OFFICERS
Most t948 Liquor Licenses Issued Except in Ju-
 nedu Area

Where complaints have not been received, 1948 liquor licenses are be- ing mailed out today to applicants outside of the Juneau area by the Clerk of the Courts office.
 Federal Judge George w. Folta today approved all license applica- tionS for the First Division outside of Juneau. except where complaints have been received.
 He reiterated his announcement of yesterday that all Juneau area applicants must pass the test of a public hearing in U. s District Court next Monday. At that time. Judge Folta said that the general public will have an opportunity to enter complaints against any li- censee who may have permitted slot machines. gambling or other unlawful activities on their prem ises.
 Law Officers Lax"
 He declared that any licensee who is found to have permitted such happenings will not be re- licensed in l948. The Judge was particularly critical of what he termed the laxness' of not only local but most Alaska law enforce ment authorities He said that he felt the overlooking of law violations is just as true in other localities as in Juneau The Judge demanded stricter enforcement.
 Folta explained his stand on hold ing public hearings for local license applications by stating that he had personal knowledge of some of the alleged violations He declared that he had approved the other applica- tions because of the physical im- possibility of conducting hearings or listening to complaints on them. He said that he assumed that similar yiof,dions had occurred in other localities but could not see any way to hold hearings under present governmental machinery. He explained that citizens of other areas could make complaint only at considerable expense and trouble to themselves.
 Gambling Disappears
 Tn Juneau and vicinity, mean while. 1t was noted that several liquor licensees are considerably per- turbed over the courts stand. An unofficial check revealed that all slot machines and most punch boards i'll this area have disappeared from sight
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-23
AIR MAIL SERVICE. FOR MANY SECTIONS
 SEWARD PENINSULA

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23. - lRl = The Postoffice Department an nounces that full air mail service is being set up for 28 post offices in the Seward Peninsula area, preW- ously operated on a restricted basis during the winter.
 Effective January l5, the depart ment said, all mailable matter up to 70 pounds may be sent by air mail to these Alaskan post offices The full air rate of five cents an ounce must be paid Packages must be held to 100 inches in combined length and girth.
 The following post offices will get the new service:
 Barrow. Candle. Council, Deering, Film. Gambell. Golovin. Haycock, Igloo, Kiana, Kivalina, Kobuk, Kotzebue, Koyuk, Moses Point, Noa- tax. Nome, Noorvik. Point Hope, SavoCt Selawik, Shismaref, Shungnak. Solomon, Teller, Vain wright, Wales and White Mountain.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-23
WHITE CHRISTMAS E pR0MISED FOR
 SEVERAL SECTIONS
tBy The Associated Press)

A belt of snowfall extended today from southwestern Ohio across Pennsylvania, New York, and into western New England, presaging a white Christmas for much of the nations northeastern quarter.
 The heaviest fall of new snow reported this morning was five inch es at Columbus, O., four inches Tell at Dayton, o. and varying amounts drifted down in band to the northeast. Allentown, Pa, reported A moderate fall at mid-morning, and a general snow was blanketing the eastern half of New York State above New York City where ram was falling.
 With colder weather forecast TOT the region, much of today's snow will last beyond the holiday, the Chicago Weather Bureau said. snow already on the ground in northern and western New England measured from one to "A inches.
 Snow flurries fell in western New York State and in the Lake Superior region Rain was reported along the Washington coast.
 Most of the rest of the country had dry weather, however, the Weather Bureau said, and little ad- ditional precipitation was forecast before Thursday. Much of todays northeastern precipitation belt will be a fair and colder Christmas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-23
OLIVER DAVIS pA55ES
 AWAY SUDDENLY

Oliver r.. Davis, 56, of the Alaska Native Service Property and Pro- curement Section, was stricken at work yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock and was taken immediately to St. Ann's Hospital where he passed away at l0:30 o'clock. Dr. Joseph Rude, attending physician, said that MT. Davis suffered a cerebral hemorrhage.
 MT Davis is survived by his widow. Rosina of Juneau. and a son and daughter who reside in the States.
 MT. Davis had been with the Alaska Native Service for the past two years and joined the Indian Service in 1888. He was born in Oklahoma in 1891 and was vet eran of World War I.
 The remains are at the Charles w. Carter Mortuary pending final arrangements.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-23
.R0TARIAN KlDDIES
 CHAT WITH SANTA

The Rotarian younger set attend ed the annual Children's Christmas Party held this noon in the Gold Room of the Baranof Hotel. Over 50 children had the time of their young lives as their proud fathers looked on. After having ham burger feed topped off by ice cream and cake the children sang Jingle Bells" with George Schmidt as song leader
 Santa Claus put in special ap- pearance and had short chat with each boy and girl. Many of the children had learned Christmas poems and songs for Santa. Dick Reynolds recited The Night Before Chrismas.' Susan Casler sang Jesus Loves Me- and was assisted by Tommy Whiteside who also knew the song. Janice Hillerman recited poem and Tommy Blanton sang Home on the Range" Kerry Schmidt sang a Christmas song and Peter Mcdowell sang We Three Kings of Orient Are, A harmonica quartet composed of Jim Harmon. Susan Blanton. Timothy Hillerman and Susan Friedman played Mary Had Little Lamb" and Silent Night Holy Night
 Santa gave each boy and girl a stocking full of candy Special guests were Marty Rand and Sandra Garvin
 The Rotarians Christmas party for members will be held next Tues day at the regular meeting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-23
ErroI Flynn k Given Long Film (onirati;;
 Hollywood Buzzing

HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 23.-tP- Movieland was "abuzz' today over Errol Hymns new 15-year con tract with Warner Brothers.
 It wasn't just the l5-years in itself a lifetime in quick-changing Hollywood. It was the flat $250,- 300 annually which reliable sources said the actor will receive for just one picture each year. And the picture not to consume more than IA weeks of each year.
 The rest Of the reported terms were equally staggering to filmland insiders: Flynn will be free to do any other work he wishes the re- maining 38 weeks of each year; the studio will take out Lloyds of London insurance policy covering him during production; and the contract is uncancellable and car- ries no options.
 For l5 years. it figures out to S3, ,75O,000 gross income.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-23
OVER 100 ATTEND THE
 CHRISTMAS PARTY HELD
 BY BPW LAST EVENING

Members of the Business and Professional Women's Club and their guests, over 100, enjoyed an unusually delightful Christmas din- ner and party last evening in the parlors of the Northern Light Presbyterian Church. The large
 com was festive with gaily decor ated Christmas trees and dinner was enjoyed at tables carrying out the Christmas motif with their decorations of pine and red can dies. Mrs. Wilda Husted was gen. eral chairman of the party.
 Ms. Betty Mccormick, assisted by Miss Gertrude Wetzel. arranged and presented a varied and en- tegtaning program that was great ly enjoyed Fun was had by all with the White Elephant" gifts furnished by the members. The sifts were placed under one of he Christmas trees, and after din- ger. guests were called upon singly and told the contents of pack age They then had to describe in pantomime to the audience and was awarded the git only after the identity had been guessed.
 A program of dances by pupils of the Dorothy Stearns Rolf School of Ounce was presented. Dan cers were Sandra Hancock. Ann Williams. Karen Carlson, Sandra Bcehl, Sandra Junge, Maria Woro- bee. Erlene Miller, Margery Blair, Colleen Sharp, Carrye Lou Blair, Shannon Carlson, Shirley Casper son, Sally Crooks and Lucy Lee Gillham. Mrs. Wilda Husted ac- ccmpanied at the piano.
 Miss Gertrude Wetzel presented "Pinata for Pepita,' Mexican Christmas story. which was fol- lowed by hilarious, unsuccessful attempts by Dr. George Dale and pr. H. c. Harris to break the real pinata suspended from the ceiling. Then nine -year-old Con- nie Brown succeeded in performing the feat with one blow. and nuts secreted in the pinata scattered in all directions, to be retrieved by the children present.
 Tie Canadian Pacific colored film, Radiant Rockies" was shown by Dr. Dale as the finale to the program
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-23
SUES BEHREND5 BANK,
 READY-Mix CORP,

Elton E. Engstrom. Trustee of the Juneau Ready-Mix Concrete Cor poration, has filed suit in U. $. District Court jointly against the corporation and the B. M. Behrends Bank of Juneau.
 Engstrom asked for the fore closure of the real property and chattel mortgages now held by the bank and for the foreclosure of trust deed and chattel mortgage which he holds.
 Engstrom asked that all property subject to these claims be sold and the proceeds be applied to the ob- ligations to the bank, costs of pro- ceedings and to the 25 holders Of $l 900 bonds in the company.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-23
Challenge Is Issued
 ByStassen
Demands Administration Reveal Officials in
 Commodity Trading

WASHINGTON. Dec. 23--tP-- Harold E. Stassen today challenged the administration to say whether any present or former officials in the executive department of the White House" traded in commod- ities prior to big government pur- chases in early l947
 Stassen also asked in state ment whether White House and other past and present government officials made a huge profit at the steep climb of prices which fol- lowed the governmental buying"
 Reporters who asked Presidential Secretary Charles E. Ross about Stassen's statement got the reply, No comment"
 Stassen first charged two weeks ago that insiders ill the govern ment had profited rom commod- ity trading His assertions then led to disclosure that Edwin A. TduitN, SpttEtl uSSlSttit lo iotClt- tary of the Army Royal, had been a big market speeulator.
 Pauley told a Senate committee he went into the market before taking the government post. He sad he began getting out after taking it and has never had in- s.de information on government commodity purchasing plans.
 Since then. Congress has voted for publication of names of all big traders in commodities and two mmittees are Investigating spec ulation.
 Stassen, former Minnesota Gov ernor and candidate for the Re- publican nomination. attacked the issuance yesterday by Secretary of Agriculture Anderson of the first list cl commodity traders asked by Congress.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-23
WA(HU5ETT GREW WILL HAVE BIG XMAS DINNER;
 MEDALS ARE AWARDED

An extra special super-duper menu, complete with turkey is planned for the crew of the US. C.G. Cutter Wachusett on Christ mas Day. Barring an unforeseen order to the high seas, the boys will be given holiday Thursday, and will spend Friday recuperating for Saturdays inspection. Four Christmas trees aboard the ship add to the holiday spirit.
 Ut Comdr. George Playdon an nounced that Victory and Defense Medals for the Coast Guard and ex-Coast Guard personnel were distributed aboard ship this morn ing, and any civilians in town who are entitled to decorations and haven't secured them, may ap- ply to officers of the Wachusett.
 The Victory Medal is awarded to members of the Coast Guard who helped fight the war up to last September 3l, and the De- fense medal is for service between September, l930 and Pearl Har- Dor Day
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-23
FOREIGN
 AID RAP
 BY TAFT
Senator Declares Congress Must Trim Truman's
 Proposals
By JACK BELL

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.--lRl- An. crican aio to Europe may ex- ceed S8,000 100000 on one year if President Trumans long range re- ccvery proposal bill is not trim med hy Congress, Senator Taft (R- Ohio declared today
 Taft told reporters that if the Presidents request for S6,800, 100000 for the first, l5 months of the so- called Marshall Plan is granted, ad- diticnal outlays Of American money in Europe may total Sl200,0 100000 in the year beginning July l.
 Commenting that he expects lit tie of the original recovery funds to be spent before that date, the Ohio Senator said Congress must keep in mind the necessity of pro- viding about S850,Oo0,o00 for Ger man food.
 He said Eurol gan countries at the same time will be able to draw roughly S350,Oo0,ooO in American money from tn International Bank
 Taft noted that wholly apart from this calculation the Western European nations cdild be expect ed to ohtain about $,Oo,OOo 900 from the International Stabilization Fund
 Taft also pointei to government reports which Accompanied the Presidents Marsfa all Plan message indicating that exports of goods from this country for the next year will continue to exceed im- ports by about $10.O00, 100000.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-23
REAL PRICE COMPETITION
 BEING URGED
White House Making Plea Many" Industries 10
 Change Taeties

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23. iH n A renewed White House plea for many" industries to lower prices and trim profits went out to busi- ness today together with urgings for a long-range policy of real price competition.
 President Truman's three-man Council of Economic Advisers de- clared in it's second annual report that todav's high-level economy can be supported by somewhat artificial props through l948 or longer
 But businessmen s h oul q look ahead, the report cautioned, to times when abnormal export and military demands, pent-up shortages and bad crops no longer buoy up the market. Hence the council said, businessmen now should seek pattern of prices and production that will maintain a stable equilibrium of a high pro- duction economy other words, prosperity without booms and busts.
 'R a price competition. the council asserted, means the lowest price consistent with a fair return in a stable economy, rather than the highest price that the traffic will bear in an unstable economy :"
 The presidential advisers picked the housing industry as perhaps the best illustration of the need for keener market analysis, and for a much more realistic pricing, so that maximum production may be sustained"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-23
$30,0o0 DAMAGE CAUSED BY FIRE
 EDNA BAY CAMP

An estimated S30,000 damage to supplies and buildings was caused by fire which broke out either last night or early this morning at the Juneau Spruce Camp at Edna Bay.
 According to a brief message re- ceived here this morning from the corporations ether camp at Gard ner. the commissary, housing sup plies worth approximately Sl0,0OO, the office building and twelve bar racks were destroyed by the flames. Cause of the conflagration has not been determined, beyond the fact that. it originated in the commits sary.
 As radio communications were lm- paired by the blaze, Jack Miller, camp clerk, transmitted news of the fire from Gardner, but Juneau Spruce authorities here have not yet received exact details or informa- ton as to whether or not any per sons were injured
 Richard Stamm, Pur c h s in g Agent, said that the camp supefin- tendent. Ed Hamilton, is in the States at present; as is General Manager E. s. Hawkins. During Hawkins absence George Schmidt is acting general manager.
 The Santrina, a JSC boat. arrived here yesterday, and IS taking on supplies for the camp. It will prob ably leave on Friday
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-23
SALvATI0N ARMY
 KETTLE E BOILING;
 NOT RUNNING OVER

The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle is still boiling for l047 and will be on the job until Christmas Eve.
 Although the income at present is not up to the level of previous years. Adjt. Lorenzen hopes that all who have not donated will be sure and hit the Kettle tomorrow. Those who wish to send their donations by mail, may address them to the Salvation Army, P. o Box 293l.
 If anyone knows of families who need Christmas dinners, let Adit. Lorenzen know by telephone so that they can be contacted Don't for get, Keep the Kettle Boiling" he says
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-23
Virus x"' Reported
 Raging, los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 23-iP-It's $ like influenza, yet it's not the flu.
 It's the mysterious virus x" which has stricken one of every 10 persons in Los Angeles during the last six weeks, reports, City Health Officer Dr. George M. Uhl. He said more than 100000 cases have been reported, but there have been no fatalities.
 It has hit adults and children equally, with attacks lasting from three to seven days. Victims suf- fer from chills and fever, cramps, nausea and pains.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-23
Green" Christmas,
 Maybe Mosquitoes

KETCHIKAN, Alaska, Dec B.
 tP Residents of Southeastern Alaska braced themselves this week against the likelihood of an unreasonable aerial invasion-mos- quito size.
 green Christmas, the chances of mosquito hordes tcrmenting holi- day celebrators appeared probable.
 A veteran sourdough fisherman who Knows the signs" said lakes he visited recently near Ketchikan had mosquito larvae matching and skunk cabbage in bloom
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-23
SEATTLE LAWYER WILL REPRESENT
 JAILED SAILORS

W. Glen Stoneman, Seattle at torney, was granted permission i'll U S. District Court here yester- day by Federal Judge George w. Folta to appear in court oa behalf of the six sailors arrested here on charges of larceny of goods in in- terstate commerce. The men are now in the Juneau Federal Jail in lieu of s3.500 bond each, awaiting action by the Federal Grand Jury.
 NJ E. Monagle. Juneau attorney, who first represented the seamen, crew members of the MS Coastal Rambler. will remain on the case with Stonenlan,
 A motion by the attorneys to get the bond reduced to s2,000 was de- nied by Judge Folta.
 Stoneman said that he is per- senal friend of several of the ac- cused men and their families.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-23
MARGARET TRUMAN DELIGHTS AUDIENCE |0F FOUR TH0U5AND

WASHINGTON, Dec 23. - R - A starry-eyed, blonde young woman billed modestly as Margaret Tru- man, coloratura soprano" had the nations capital at her feet today and the critics might say what they pleased.
 Wave after wave of applause-in which the 23-year- singers fath- er, the President, joined beamingly
 = swept Constitution Hall where Miss Truman wound up her coast to-coast concert tour before a cele- studded audience of 4,000 last night.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-23
STEAMER MOVEMENTS

Denali, from Seattle, in port and sails for westward at 4 D. m.
 Alaska from Seattle, due Satur- day. Is Christmas ship.
 Square Knot, from Seattle, due tomorrow
 Sword Knot scheduled to sail from Seattle Dec 26
 Aleutian scheduled to sail from Seattle, Saturday
 Princess Norah scheduled to sail from Vancouver. December 29
 Jumper Hitch scheduled to sail from Seattle January g.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-23
TOO TOUGH EVEN
 FOR SANTA CLAUS


 LOS ANGELES, Dec. 23.-lR- Here's the one that broke Santa Claus back.
 Nine-year-ol Bobby Potter wanted brother for Christmas, his letter to Superior Judge Geor- gia Bullock, adoption magistrate, said.
 T seen ill the paper where you gave little boys and girls away" <" wrote Bobby You don't know how bad I want brother. If can't get a boy, I will take little sister
 As the letter mentioned the best daddy that ever lived1 and my mama is swell too,' Judge Bullock referred the request to Bobby parents. Santa might get another chance next year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-23
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Dec. 23. - Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 4, American Can 78. Anaconda 347s. Curtiss- Wright As, International Harvester 87al, Ken necott 47;A., New York Central IS. Northern Pacific p, U. s. Steel 80, Pound S403i,.
 Sales today were 1,360000 shares.
 Averages today are as follows. h. dustrials. 1807l; rails, 52s49; utili- ties, 33.36.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-23
MILLION DOLLAR
 FIRE, DE5 MONIES

DIES MONIES, la, Dec. 23.-lR- A spectacular fire swept through the Burris- Hatch Mover, Inc, ware house yesterday, destroying the four-story building at a loss esti- mated unofficially at more than s1,0O0,000
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-23
WILLIAM PAUL, SR.
 FILES FOR HOUSE

According to advices received by the Empire. William Paul, Sr, has filed in the office of the Deputy Clerk at Wraneeil his declaration of candidacy for the Territorial House on the Republican ticket