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The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-06
MAY SEND GREECE,
 TURKEY LAST OF
 RUSS LEND-LEA5E

WASHINGTON, Aug 6.-REPart of a $25 5.000,000 tag end lot of lendlease goods originally destined for Russia may wind up in Greece and Turkey under the American aid program destined to ease So- viet pressures on those countries.
 The rest is likely to be Jumped on the surplus property market where, conceivably, Russia could buy it as cut-rate prices.
 This situation came to light to- day as officials disclosed private ly that Congressional action in blocking the shipments is causing an epidemic of headaches in both the State and Treasury depart ments.
 The State Department pleaded with the lawmakers to let the deal go through lest this government 1 lay itself open to charges of "flagrant discrimination" and "welshing" on it's contract with the Russians.
 1, But Congress took the position | that Soviet actions in Eastern Flu rope in the last few months need ed some sign of official Ameri- can disapproval.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-06
ATTLEE TELLS |0F PLANS FOR
 ECONOMIC AID
To Cut Armed Forces and Imports-Work Longer
 Seek US. Cooperation

LONDON, Aug 6--lR-Prime Minister Attlee told Parliament to- day that Great Britain would re- duce her armed forces, impose a limited direction of labor and seek relaxation of clauses in the U. S loan agreement to help ease her growing economic crisis.
 He also said that workers Tin the more essential industries would have to work longer hours and that coal miners would be asked to labor half an hour day additional.
 Attlee said Great Britain also would cut down her imports in a manner that would mean hard ships for many people"
 He said the United States, at Britain's entreaty, had agreed to discuss the sterling convertibility and non discrimination in trade agreements in the $3,750,000, 900 loan, which Attlee said would be ex- hausted this year
 He denied, as Winston Churchill had charged on Monday, that the Labor Government had 'frittered away" the American billions. ad- vanced after termination of lend- lease from which Great Britain re- celved $31 PCT ,24O530 from the U. s. and gave back in reverse deals $6,319, ,047.
 Attlee said British armed forces strength would he reduced by 420,- 000 men by next March. The forces numbered 1,297, 300 men on July 1.
 An exhaustive inquiry has been instituted into the whole future of our defense policy he said.
 At another point, the Labor Government leader said Great Britain was increasing the rate of her troop withdrawals from over seas.
 Despite these accelerations in the rate of withdrawal, there is no change in our foreign policy or in the defense policy which under lies our foreign policy" Attlee as- serted.
 The Prime Minister said his So- cialist Government would have to take some measure of control over the employment of labor" in order to stimulate production.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-06
BOTH SIDE5CLAIM VIOLATIONS CEASE
 FIRE ORDER, JAVA

BATAVIA, Java, Aug. 6.-tR-The Netherlands army accused the In- donesian Republic today of violat- ing Monday nights cease fire or der five times and at the same time denied Indonesian charges that the Dutch had committed such violations.
 Indonesian Prime Minister Amir Sjarifoeddin had charged the Dutch with violating the cease fire order at Gombong, on the Gen. tral front, 60 miles west of Jog jakarta, two and half hours af- ter the midnight schedule.
 The Dutch declared today, how ever. that they actually occupied Gombong 30 minutes before the cease fire order became effective.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-06
The W ashington Merry Y-Go- Round
By DREW PEARSON

WASHINGTON - In an old col onial house at 2O17 F Street stands one of the most effective lobbying rendezvous in Washington - the secret residence of Pan American Airways.
 You won't find the address list ed in the phone book. But ii you ring the bell, a dignified butler will open the door, and once in-- side you will probably find genial Sam Pryor, former Republican Ma tional Committeeman from Con- necticut and on occasion Juan Trippe himself, president of Pan American Airways.
 To this well-appointed colonial residence last winter were invited several members of the House committee on Interstate and For eien Commerce. And over the coffee and brandy which followed dinner. Juan Trippe unfolded his ideas on the chosen instrument in other words, having one com pany fly the air routes of the world. Trippe, the brother-in-law oi ex-secretary of State Stettinius, is nersuasive and charming talker
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-06
MEDIATOR
 ON WAY TO
 ANCHORAGE
Snaq Struck When Ter. ritoridI Dept. Unable
 fo Send ConCiIiatOr

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Aug. 6-tR Hopes for the settlement by con- ciliation of the strike of electrical workers and telephone operators against the city of Anchorage hit a new snag today.
 Territorial Commissioner of La bor Henry A. Benson, acknowledg- ing Mayor Bowden's request fo1 conciliation service from his de- partment, wired from Juneau:
 Lack of funds, inadequate per- sonnel and prior commitments will permit our conciliation only as a last resort. Therefore, we suggest and urge further negotiation be held in an attempt to reach an agreement to permit resuming op- erations. Please advise"
 The wire was to Lou Taylor Business Agent of the AFL Bro- therhood Of electrical workers, to which the striking city telephone operators and electricians belong The strike is over the amount of wage increases.
 The City Government, still await ing word from Labor Conciliator Leonard E. Evans of Juneau, fears the union may take out emergency switchboard operators at midnight Wednesday, when a six-day dead line falls
 Taylor warned that the operators probably would be withdrawn. He said also that water pumping sta tion employees, also union mem- bers, may go off the job, depend ing on the strike committee de- cision.
 The Unions Strike Committee in cicated it would seek another con- ciliator if Evans can not come. Qt was announced in Seattle that a Federal Conciliator was on his way to Anchorage) The union and City Officials agree that it is almost impossible to find an acceptable local arbi- trator.
 The union today cleared city electricians to work on a transfor- mer for the refrigeration system ir a cold storage plant after it blew a fuse. The work was listed as ar , emergency.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-06
SEATTLE STAFF
 WARTIME COM.
 TO BE REDUCED

SEATTLE, Aug. 6.-tR-The Mari time Commission has announced 20 of its Seattle employees will be dis missed on Friday as part of a na- tionwide reduction in commission activities.
 In addition, the office of the area manager at Portland will be closed.
 Commission activities declined when many shipping companies, which during the war acted as agents for the commission, entered private operation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-06
Ton and Half Of Pies on Way To Anchorage

BEAVERTON, Ore, Aug. 6.IR- Anchorage, Alaska, must be plan ming a summer pie festival. A baker here, F. M. Kain, reported today a shipment of 1,500 cherry
 apple and berry pies is heading north aboard the Baranof to a bakery at the Alaskan city. The pies weigh one and half tons.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-06
STEAMER MOVEMENTS

Alaska, from Seattle, due late Friday or early Saturday.
 Princess Louise scheduled to sail from Vancouver at g tonight.
 Northern Voyager scheduled to sail from Seattle tomorrow.
 Aleutian scheduled to sail from Seattle Saturday.
 Princess Norah, scheduled to sail from Vancouver Saturday.
 Baranof, from west, southbound Saturday or Sunday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-06
DEFENSE IS NEEDED FOR
 TERRITORY
Inrodds of Russia Must Be Prevented Home
 steaders Important
By JOHN CHADWICK

WASHINGTON, Aug 6.-lR- Faster and more dense settlement of Alaska is necessary to hold it again "the inroads of Russia, v the chairman of House sub committee considering Alaska state hood said today.
 Rep. Crawford (R-Mich) told a reporter that Alaska is the most strategic base we have anywhere so long as Russia and the United States are the two leading pow ers''
 This is particularly true, he add ed 'so long as the relations be- tween them continue as they are at present"
 Crawford is chairman of an In- sular and Territorial Affairs sub committee that will leave Seattle on August 25 for 12 days of hear ings in Alaska on pending legisla- tion for homesteading Alaska and granting it statehood.
 Hearings on the bills were held here while Congress was in ses- sion, but action was deferred un- til additional information could be gathered.
 T think Alaska should be home steaded. colonized and settled as quickly as possible" said Crawford.
 He added: If we are to hold Alaska against the inroads of Russia, it will be necessary to put people up there to offer defense. History records that people defend their homes and land, but a coun- try that is not populated is seldom defended"
 He said special inducements to be offered in the proposed home stealing bill, together with "op- portunities generally inherent in new country. should appeal to young. -blooded, adventuresome, pioneer spirited men and women.
 Then he added: "Of course l don't know if we have any such young men and women these days but we've got to find some
 Although he originally opposed the bill passed by the House to admit Hawaii to statehood, Craw- ford said that If we are to adopt the policy of granting statehood to offshore areas, we should allow Alaska to become a state just as soon as it can demonstrate it IS in a position to support statehood financially"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-06
6C0NGRES5MEN
 AT ANCHORAGE
 FOR INSPECTION

ANCHORAGE. Alaska. Aug. G. R-Six congressman landed here yesterday in a transport plane on the first leg of an inspection tour of proposed Alaska airfields.
 The House Commerce Committee group includes three Republicans and three Democrats. The Repub- licans are Reps. Leonard w. Hall. (N.Y) leader of the group: Hugh D. Scott. jr.. (Pa) and Henderson H. Carson (O). The Democrats are Virgil Chapman Ky), Rich- ard F. Hairless (Ariz) and Dwight L. Rogers tFia).
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-06
 IS TO GO
 TO BRAZIL

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-lR- President Truman today accepted an invitation to visit Brazil in late August or September.
 The White House announced MT. Truman will fly to Rio De Janeiro for a three day visit and return to the United States aboard the battleship Missouri.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-06
1T0(x 0UOIA7i0Nl

NEW YORK, Aug. - Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 4ss, American Can 91la, Anaconda 36ls, Curtiss- Wright 45s, International Harvester 8812 Kennecott 4512, New York Central l4A, Northern Pacific l99s, U. s. Steel 72a4, Pound $4.02A.
 Sales today were 660,00O shares
 Averages today are as follows Industrials l82.35, Rails 48.83, Utili- ties 35.35.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-06
lBy The associated Pressl

tBy The Associated Press)
 The worst heat wave of the year. still firmly anchored over most of the nation, had caused at least l9 deaths today as it spread into the eastern states.
 A finger of cold air from Can- ada had brought substantial relief and some scattered showers to the Dakotas and Minnesota, but it was almost absorbed in Nebraska and Western Iowa, where the weather bureau said. the temper ature drop was only moderate
 No Relief
 There was nothing in sight, the Bureau said, to dislodge the hot air from the Mississippi Valley, south plains and Great Lakes re- gions generally within the next "A hours. although the wind shift in Nebraska and Western Iowa was moving slowly eastward with re- lief promised for parts of other northcentral states tonight and to- morrow.
 Both the eastern and Rocky Mountain states would be warmer today, forecasters said.
 Results Reported
 No rain of consequence was in immediate prospect for most of the dry midwest topsoil, now generally depleted of moisture by three days of temperatures ranging from the high sos to well above 100 degrees. Pastures were reported drying up and hay crops reduced. Corn has fired in at least a few areas.
 Water Proclamation
 In Chicago, where the tenpera- ture hit 100 degrees yesterday, Mayor H. Kennelly issued a pro- clamation saying the conservation of water was imperative" More than 200 tenants on second floors had complained. he said. the pres sure has been. so low at times they were unable to obtain water from faucets.
 Fatalities from the heat reported during the past 24 hours included: Chicago 4, Arkansas 3, Indiana, Pennsylvania. Tennessee, Iowa and Wisconsin, one each.
 Hot Spots
 Yuma, Ariz., was the hottest spot of the nation yesterday with high reading of III. Fresno, Calf, and Advance, Mo. reported l07 degrees. Other high readings included: Batesville, Ark, l06: Paris, Tenn. l05; Houghton, Mich., 103 Omaha, Neb., St. Louis, Mo, Marquette. Mich, Memphis, Tenn, and Nashville, Tenn, l02: Los Angeles. Kansas City. and Little Rock, Ark, 10l.
 Eight other cities, including Des Moines, Ia, Louisville, Ky, Min neapolis and St. Paul. Minn., had high of 100.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-06
AT TAKU LODGE

Guests during the past week at Taku Lodge included Dr. and Mrs. Paul McConkey of Seattle, and MT. and Mrs. Paul Piggott and family also of Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-06
BURFoRDs ON TRIP

MT. and Mrs. Jack Burford and young son Don, left or the Prir- cess Norah for Seattle. They will pick up new car in Seattle and tour around the U s. and may go as far as New York City.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-06
PRICES SOFT

Stock prices softened today after an early attempt to extend the rally of the previous session.
 There was little in the days news to stimulate interest in the market. Wall Street apparently marked time pending a close and careful reading of today's remarks to Commons by Prime Minister Attlee of Great Britain in which he presented new measures for solving Britain's worsening eco- homie crisis.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-06
HOT SPELL
 CONTINUES
 IN NATION
Nineteen Reported Dead So Far Temperatures
 Soaring to Records
BULLETIN

CHICAGO, Aug. 6-tR-The soaring, prolonged heat wave which has kept the midwest gasping for four successive days was respons ble today for a to- tai of at least 39 deaths, IA of them in Chicago. and II in St. Louis.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-06

Harry H. Lewis, United States Consolidation Commissioner, left Seattle today for Anchorage at the request of the union to negotiate in the strike.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-06

Justin Welnersirom arrived here yesterday from Anchorage, and is stopping at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-08-06
FROM TACOMA

V. c. Monahan Of Tacoma, Wash, arrived here by plane yes terday. and is guest at the Bar anof Hotel.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-23
CAp0NE IMpR0vES;;
 $ OUT OF DANCER

MIAMI BEACH, Fla, Jan 23- Al Capone continued to show such improvement today that his physi elan said it was mo longer an en- dgency" and the family could leave if if desired
 After a morning visit to the ex- mobster's Palm Beach villa where Capone suffered an apoplectic stroke Tuesday, the physician said barring unforeseen complications Capone should recover
 He added, however, that it would be two or three days before I can tell eonclusively about his condi- tion. Hes going just about the same and it looks like he's cut of danger if there are no unforeseen complications
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-23
INvFNIS ELECTRIC
 E0CK-pI(KER, BUY
 HE WON'T SELL Il

CHATTANOOGA. rem A Chattanooga locKsmith says he has perfected portable electric lock- picker that could be a menace to civilization.
 William Miskill says his device will open the average door lock in a matter of seconds and would be a potential bonanza for house. breakers and car thieves.
 But, he added, it will never be put on sale-he's a locksmith and it's to his interest to preserve locks rather than undermine them.
 The device, the result of Is years experimentation, consists of long steel needle connected to some coils which cause the needle to vi- brate when electric current is ap- piled.
 All Miskill has to do is insert the needle and tension tool into the lock and press the trigger. The needle vibrates and, aided by the tension tool forces the lock tum- bier up and the door opens.
 The only noise connected with the operation is gentle humming audible only within 10 feet.
 The machine is easily portable. A dry cell fits in one back pocket and the coils and needle in another
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-23
INSTALLATION OF NEW OFFICERS BY
 REBEKAH LODGE

Perseverance Rebskah Lodge No. PA of Juneau held their regular bi-monthly meeting last evening at 8 o'clock in the IOOF Hall.
 Installation of officers was ob- served and the following elective officers were installed for the year 1947:
 Past Noble Grand, Irene McKin- Idly retiring Noble Grand); Noble Grand, Irma Geyer; Vice-G Grand, Rebecca Feero; Secretary, Isabelle Jorgenson; Treasurer, Sue Ken nedy.
 Appcintive officers: Chaplain, Ada Sturrock; Musician, Ellen Shaffer; Warden, Selma Peterson; Conduct CT, Edna Williams; Right and Left Support to Noble Grand, Mary Ross and Peggy McIvor; Right and Left Support to Vice-Grand. Wilma Jenkins and Odelia Light; Inner Guardian, Berna West; Outer Guardian, Esther Daniels.
 Following installation the regular business meeting was held at which time the following standing commit tees were appointed: Finance, Mary Klingbeil, Isabel Vance, Bonnie Viland; Flower, Ethel Miner, Fran ces Beebe; Publicity, Lucille K. Johnson; Visiting Committee, all officers of the lodge.
 On behalf of the lodge farewell gift was presented to Pearl Bur ford by Irene Mckinley. Mrs. Bur ford, who plans leaving Juneau within the near future to make her ! ome in Southern California, ex- pressed thanks for the gift, also appreciation of years of pleasant @ association in the lodge.
 At the close of the business meet ing a social hour was enjoyed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-23

sion. the Secretary read cores pondence from the Associated Board of Trade in British Colum- bia inviting membership of the Juneau Chamber of Commerce. Jack Fletcher. chairman of the Fi- nance committee gave a report on the treasury expenditures and fund for the year l946, and report made by Horace Adams. chairman of the civic affairs committee, was read by the secretary on the sub ject Of disturbing noises in the city
 Guests attending the meeting in- cluded Mrs. c. Harris of Los An gclcs. Don J. House of Wrangsll Frank J. Parsons and Carl R Carlson, both of Juneau
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-23
FISH PROBLEMS ARE TAKEN UP, ( { MEET

Main issue under discussion at
 todavs Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Baranof was the
 resolution recently drawn up re-
 garding measures proposed for con- servation of Alaskan fishing in
 dustries. Harris Burt gave re-
 rort cn the Legislative Committed
 study of the subject. It was agreed ! that present regulations require stronger reinforcement to curb in creased violations of standing law and that the Fish and Wildlife [ Service does not have adequate
 appropriation to carry out the needed program of long range ac- tivities on the present meagre
 budget.
 Secretary w Robert Webb read the recently drawn Lp resolution proposed by the Chamber, which includes provisions to urge Con- gress to appropriate adequate funds
 10 maintain active research as well
 as proper patroling of all areas, survey of spawning grounds, re-
 moval of all Instructions in var
 ious streams, etc. Following the reading, members voiced their opin-
 ions and suggestions on the con- tent of the resolution. Harry Sper- ling brought attention to the fact
 that the proposals made by the
 Chamber were endorsed by the fishermen in the industry and Will jam Paul offered the suggestion that all fishermens organizations, including the purse seiners as well as trollsrs, etc. should have a voice in the proposals to make the resolution all-embracive of the whole industry.
 President Nolrnan Banfield call ed for motion to return the pres ent proposal to the committee for further revision before presenta- Lion and this was done and car ried.
 Guest speaker on today's program was Peter Wood, who recently re- turned from trip to Chicago as an unofficial representative on Alaskan trade ,nport and export possibilities. He reported that the Association of Commerce is keenly interested in the consid- eration of Juneau as a market op- portunity. He pointed out the ad- open to the Southeast section of the Territory if steam ship service working out of Prince Rupert were set in operation. He said that while he was in Chicago he contacted a willing packer for such plan.
 Philip J. Briggs of the Briggs Steamship Company, who was icheduled for today's guest speak 5r at the Chamber luncheon, but was unable to arrive because of light delay, plans a shipping route or his concern sometime next spring.
 During the regular business ses-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-23
GERMANY, JAPAN
 ARE BARRED FROM
 COMING 0IYMpIAD

LONDON, Jan. 23.-The organiz- ing committee for the fourteenth Olympiad closed the door to Ger many and Japan today with an an- noWcement that the two countries would not be invited to compete.
 Invitations for the Olympics, scheduled for London from July % to Aug. IA, 1948, will be mailed soon. Other former enemy countries, including Italy, are expected to be invited
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-23

OCTOBER - Angry because his orchestra leader had invented a mechanical drummer. a Chicago drummer invented a mechanical Laton-waver Tn some war sur plus goods he bought. man in East Weymouth Mass. found 64 bars of soap on which was stamp ed Save soap to win the war Signed Abraham Lincoln" Two escaped New Jersey prisoners, who were thumbing on a highway hap ply crawled into sedan which They hadn't noticed that it was full Of prison guards,
 IN NOVEMBER - A stranger struggled cn crutches into Fair banks. Alaska, bar, had two drinks ran out minus crutches In San Francisco a thief quickly aban- doned a stolen car when he dis covered it was a hearse, complete with corpse. An ll-year-old in Vancouver, Wash, in bed with 9 troken leg. broke the other che squilring around.
 DECEMBER - A Detroit drunk was fined fer stumbling into an undertaker's raylor going to sleep in a caskot A Washington wife asked a divorce because her husband wouldn't let her play hill billy records; a Des Moines wife asked likewise because her husband suffering from chronic laziness, hadn't haen out Of bed in seven
 And now AT is here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-23
CANNING co. HEAD HERE

Mrs. Jeanice M. Welsh, of the Icy Straits Salmon Company, ar rived in Juneau yesterday by air, with her assistant, J. w. De Cham plain. Both are from Bellingham, Wash, and are staying in town at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-23
THEATRE MAN HERE

Ted Snyder, installation engineer for the B. F. Shearer Company, owners of the Capitol Theater in Juneau, arrived here yesterday by PAA from Seattle, and is regist- cred at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-23
JONES IS HERE

Charles D. Jones, Representative elect from Nome, has arrived in Juneau and is registered at the Hotel Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-23
PRECIPITATION
RADIO HEAD HERE

MT. D. Sherman Starr, President of the Alaska Radio, arrived yester- day from Washington, D. C., and is registered at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-23
HERE FROM SKAGWAY

Virginia Fraley, of Skagway, ar rived in Juneau yesterday and is registered as a guest of the Gas tineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-23
VISITING IN JUNEAU

MT and Mrs. j. M House of Sit ka are visiting in Juneau They are staying at the Juneau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-23
LATE BREAKUP OF
 NENhNA ICE SEEN

There is 43 inches C. snow on the level on the ice at Nel-ene and the ice is 40 inches tick. Thee is all the earmarks at this Gs.e. of late breakup
 This is according to advices re- ceived by the Empire from George Ball, manager of the Nenana Ice Classic.