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The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-08
KLWANES CLUB GETS BUSY FOR STIRRING
 Up MORE INTEREST

An informal discussion and sug- gestion program featured today's meeting of the KiWanis Club fol- lowing luncheon in the Terrace Room. Ed Shaeffer presided and members went on the floor to in- rcduce timely recommendations for attendance improvements new membership efforts, and suggestions for programs of the future.
 Dr. Howard FishIr proposed a plan for once-a-month programs in which one member would deliver a talk on the subject of matters of current interest to all members.
 Plans were discussed for a party next month and Wallis George was appointed chairman for this social evening. Oscar Harrison spoke on bowling activities.
 Gene Vuille read the procedure for new memberships and members agreed to concentrate efforts to add mere names to the present roster. Douglas McKinzie, pro- gram chairman asked for sugges- tions on type of program prefer red. The meeting adjourned with group singing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-08
Bill for Creation Of Alaska IHC Gs Introduced

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8.-A bill for the creation of an Alaska h. tornational Highway Commission to investigate the necessity of new reads between the United States and Alaska was introduced today by Rep Mansfield (D-Mont)
 Mansfield said in a statement that he believed the Canadian gov srnment will be tremendously in- terested in this matter and would be more than happy to cooperate with us"
 He added that the nations des- tiny lies in Alaska and the Arc tic and we would do well to remember it always"
 A similar bill was approved by the House in the last Congress, but did not pass the Senate.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-08
BRIBE CASE IN FOOTBALL
 Up 10 JURY

NEW YORK, Jan. 8.-A jury or two women and It men today re- ceiyed the case of Alvin J. Paris, accused Of trying to brihe two New York Giants professional foot ball players, after General Sessions Judge Saul g. Streit had concluded a 47-minute charge.
 Judge Streit instructed the jury to consider ore of the following possible verdicts: guilty of attempt ing to bribe either or both Frank Filchock or Merle Hapes, Giant baokfield players, or acquittal. He specifically instructed the jury to weigh the question of whether it considered Hapes an accomplice in the attempted bribery
 He stated flatly that "Filchock is not an aceomplice It is a question of fact for you to de- termine whether Hapes was an ac- complice. If you conclude that Hapes was an accomplice a con- yiction cannot be had without cor roborating evidence"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-08

Der of the Foreign Relations Com mittee, declared that Marshall will be a very capable successor, but it will be difficult to replace Jimmy Byrnes.'
 Senator Connally D-Tex) form CT chairman of the committee, de- clared there will be no change in policy under Marshall, adding the people are in agreement with Byrnes' policy"
 Difficult Task
 At 66, Marshall is stepping into che of his most difficult and critical tasks. As Army Chief of Staff he did much to design the strategy of Allied victory As Sec retary of State he will have possi- ply greater responsibility-that of working with the Foreign Min isters of other major powers to complete the structure Of peace.
 Byines, only little more than a year older than Marshall, at tributed his resignation to doctors advice early last year that he had to slow down" He said he could not remain Secretary N State and do that
 Byrnes Asked Release
 Byrnes first asked last April 16 to be allowed to resign on July l, expecting the European satellite peace treaties would be completed by then
 This was revealed in an exchange of correspondence with President Truman made public with dramatic suddenness by the White House last night.
 When the treaties were not fin ished in mid-1946 Byrnes agreed with MT. Truman to see the job through. It was finished in early December and on the 18th of De- cember Byrnes re-stated his desire to quit effective January 10 or as soon as his successor was qualified.
 Accepting the resignation, the President gave his old friends a well done" and "the thanks of the nation" for the achievements of his long public career
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-08

the upstairs bathroom was also off, cred as part of Hellans testimony.
 Nelson Explains Check
 Nelson then took the stand to make the sworn statement which the court allows in such cases. He displayed no emotion or apparent nervousness as he explained the reason for signing his former em- ployer, w. D. Gross name, to the S6760 chcck found in Ellen's store. He stated that he owed Ellen S7.50 and had asked him for the loan of S60 The forged check, made out to Austin Nelson and endorsed by same. was merely security for the amount owed Nelson. according to the defendants testimony.
 Following Nelson's statement in his own behalf, the following wit nesses were called to testify at the request of the defenden!: Hubert Brown, Eugene LeMoore. Jack Los fer of Blackie's Bar, Jimmy Reed of the Alaska Hotel, Joe Keller, John Belkro, and Alec Robes. These witnesses testified to seeing Nelson at various places between the hours of ' P. m. Saturday night and a. m. Sunday morning, De- cember g.
 U. s. District. Attorney Pat Gil more represented the Government.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-08
ALASKA COASTAl
 ON SEVEN TRIPS
 WITH 6S PERSONS

Alaska Coastal Airlincs made sev- en flights yesterday, including two stops at Angoon, Pelican, Chicha- gof, Petersburg and Wrangell.
 Passengers to SitKa were Ralph Mize, Gus George, Diane Tickell Mark Jacobs, Jack Jackson, Ellis Reynolds, S. D. Mills, Boo Shan non, Wanace Westfall and Ernest FueSs.
 Flying from Sitka to Juneau were Jim Dodson, Mrs. B. F. Thompson, Nadene Pasinski. Milan J. Hagen, Glen Smith, Leonard Hansen, Ray Jean Blanch, Alvin Peterson, Edward and Mary Bow man, Fred Bryant George Nor gan, A. H Remhothe, Delphine Rembothe and Frederick Kirkpat- rick.
 The Ketchikan flight carried the following: E. McGinty, John Man. cell, T. P. Hanson. Lee Teague, G.. s. Norris, F. A. Frothere and Bernard Sherman; from Ketchikan to Petersburg: G. Gordon, Cliff Roundtree; from Ketchikan to Ju- neau, Frank Nelson, Miss Nelson and Bill Tonsgard
 Other flights carried the follow ing listed passengers. from Juneau to Hoonah, Jeanne Isturis, Frank Williams, MT. and Mrs. Harry Douglass, Adam Greenwald and Robert Austin; to Angoon, Samuel Johnson, Anton Gambell, Joe Kah- klen and Raymond Johnson; to Tenakee, MT. and Mrs. Slagle and Henry Noricos; to Chichagof, Leo Young and Cedric Davis
 From Juneau to Pelicain, MT. and Mrs. Roscoe Max, M McCadden and George Karppi; from Pelican to Juneau. Harold Foss, J. N. Me Kinley, E. D. Wright, Marilyn
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-08
FORTY AND EiCHT
 ELECT OFFICERS

The election of officers took place at today's 70 and Club luncheon-meeting held in the Iris Room at the Baranof.
 Officers for l947 are Chef de Care, Russel L. Clithero; Chef de Train, Joseph A. Thibodeau; Cor respondant Leo J. Jewett, Conduc- teur, Carl E. Hardin; Garde de La Porte, s. R. Duke; Commis Voy- ageur. James Sofoulis; Lampiste, Frank Hungerford; Amonier, J. T. Petrich; Cheminot Locales, E. L. Keithahn and Claude c. Car negie.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-08

The announcement had been scheduled for Friday.
 Official Announcement
 A little after 5 o'clock yesterday Byrnes walked from the State De- partment to the White House and told the President that informa- tion about his retirement had leak ed" and he preferred to have an official announcement immediately. The President agreed.
 Both diplomatic. and Congress sional leaders agreed that Marshall will carry on" with the task of constructing world peace where Byrnes leaves off.
 Hence capital interest in his fu- ture policies was equalled if not exceeded by the fact that as Sec retary of State the five-star gen. eral will become first in line for to the Presidency and whether he likes it or not--a lead- ing figure among the 1948 Demo- cratic Presidential possibilities.
 Democratic and Republican mem bers of Congress alike lauded Mar shall's selection, tempering their comment only with regret at Byrnes departure.
 Chairman Vandenberg (R-Mich) |, of the Senate Foreign Relations committee, called Byrnes resigna- ton major loss but declared Marshall "is rich in useful exper- fence wish him well in his great responsibility
 Senator Wagner tD-NY, mem
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-08
JUNEAU MER(HANTS, ASSOCIATION MEETS;
 CHARGES DECUSSED

Members of the Juneau Merchants Association will meet in the Gov ernor's chambers today in a dis cussion on the recent development resulting from demurrage charges incurred on Alaskan shipments during the shipping strike tie-up in Seattle.
 The Merchants Association will be by c. J. Smith, Presi- dent; Bud Nance and Marshal Err win. Also present will be the Gov ernor, It. Comdr. E. P. Chester and Attorney General Ralph Rivers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-08
UNkINDEST CUT

CHICAGO, = When Ben Krouse returned to his parked automobile he discovered thief had gained entry by breaking window and breaking all the door locks. He also had broken open the luggage con- partment Missing, Rouse told the Shapespeare Avenue police, was $1 800 in jewelry.
 Krouse walked to the station to osIs Jagul 9QL 'aJsul qua lIodsI had deflated all the tires on his car.
 Forty-eight percent of the peo- pie of the United States are be- tween the ages of Is and A.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-08
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEET
 HELD THURSDAY NIGHT

Mayor Waino Hendrickson an- nounced today that a special meet ing of the City Council will be held tomorrow evening at o'clock. Main item of business will be a decision on the street i'm provement planning program. which was discussed at the regular meet ing last Friday. Tax assessment adjustments are also to be brought up for couple of special cases.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-08
EMBLEM CLUB WILL ELECT OFFICERS AT
 MEET TOMORROW

The Emblem Club will hold a business meeting in the Elks Club tomorrow night at o'clock. Off cers are to be elected and Presi- dent Mrs. Johanna Jensen asks that all members attend the meeting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-08
NELSON BOUND OVER TO GRAND JURY IN ELLEN MURDER CASE
Defendant Takes Stand in Own Defense al Pre-
 limindrY Rearing

Austin Nelson, negro was bound over to the Grand Jury to await trial on first degree murder charges at the conclusion of testi- mony presented during yesterday preliminary hearing in the U. S Commissioners Court Judge Felix Gray ordered Nelson to be held in jail without bail on preferred charges in connection with the death of Jim Ellen, grocery man, who was found with his throat slashed on the morning of Decem- Der 22nd at his place of business on Willoughby Avenue
 The preliminary hearing was held at the request of Nelson, who has been held in jail since his ar rest several hours after the crime was discovered
 Nelson appeared without counsel at yesterdays hearing and carried out his own defense.
 Nelson's Defense
 Evidence submitted consisted of testimony from both government and defense witnesses and Nell sons own statement concerning his whereabouts on the night of De- cember 21 and the morning of December 22 He called witnesses who testified as having seen him on the Saturday night preceding the murder, but was unable to es- tablish proof of his whereabouts after o'clock on the morning of the crime.
 Witness Hubert Brown testified to parting with Nelson in the hall of the Ismael Hotel, after leaving a card game at the Alaska Hotel around a. m. on the morning of Ellen's murder. Nelson maintains that he went to his room at this time and slept until police went to his door and questioned him.
 Prosecution Witnesses
 Witnesses called to the stand by the prosecution were Jerry Fitzger- aid of the Martin Apartments, who was the first to discover the body of Jim Ellen. Assistant Chief of Police Milo Clouse next went on the stand and testified as to the scene of crime following his sum- mons to Jim Ellen's at l0:45 o'clock on the morning of Decem- Der g. Solon Dore, City Police man, was called as the next wit ness to testify on the preliminary investigation that took place in Jim Ellen's store before removal of the body.
 pr. c. c. Carter described the condition and extent of the dead mans wounds and gave report on the post mortem held. He judged that Ellen had probably been dead between eight and twelve hours be- fore discovered.
 Blood Testimony Given
 Deputy U. S. Marshal Walter Hellan reviewed the events which led to the arrest of Austin Nell son, mainly the forged check sign ed by Nelson on Dec. IT, which was found near the cash register at Jim Ellen's. He stated that there was evidence of. blood on Nelson's rubbers and the band of his hat, and related finding the still damp jacket and pants of Nelson drying out on the radiator after having heen washed out by the accused. A report of bloody towel found in
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-08

Jones, and MT. and Mrs. H. c. Jones; from Tenakee, Peter Mar tin; from Hoonah. Madge Shar- clane and Mir and Mrs. Marion Me Kinley.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-08
S0R0pTIM!ST CLUB
 MEETING TOMORROW

The members of the Soroptimist Club will meet tomorrow noon at the Baranof Mrs. Mildred Hermann will give talk on Soroptimist.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-08

"-(430 a.. yesterday to 4:3U today southwest  Alaska temperatures located northwest of Attu and pressure Washington northwestern United States 
  Southeast Alaskan
 
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-08

Reports from Marine Stations at 1:3O F. M today

MARINE FORECAST ENDING THURSDAY EVE north Frederick Sound 25 miles winds 20 to 30 the protected waters Of Southeast south westerly Outside waters Sika to Yakua southwestery westerly miles Showers with rain to tonight
 pressure northern Gulf of Alaska s
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-08
TO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR SALE - room apartment
 house - 925, between 10th and 11th Sts. near boat harbor 471-3t
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-08
POST IN CABINET
 CHANGES

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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1947-05-22
Symphony Orchestra To
Present First Concert

Ten residents of the Twin Cities
will participate in the inaugural
concert of the Richland Symphony
Orchestra, to be held in the Co.
lumbia High school auditorium
in Richland Friday night at $50
p. m. daylight time).
The forty-piece orchestra, which
will be conducted by Sydney E.
Irving, has been in rehearsal for
months, and will present q pro-
gram which promises to be varied
and interesting.
Kennewick land PaSco) resi-
dents who are part Of the Or
chestra are: William Brace, Ken
newick, jeanne Stringham,
Elaine Krudwig, Jessie Blanton,
Ted Parry, William Hedrick, and
Sharon Edwards, all of Pasco,
violins; Paul Blanton, Pasco,
trombpne; Thomas Turbeyfil,
Pasco, oboe; F. K. Epley, Pasco,
bass.
Tickets to the concert are avail
able at the Village Library and
the Thrifty Drug Store in down.
town Richland.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1947-05-22
First Cherries Hit
Markets Of City
Last Saturday

The first sweet cherries of the
season went on sale Saturday in
Kennewick markets. Grown in
the Sunny-slope orchards of l..
K. Kendall at Benton City, the
cherries were an estimated week
ahead of other Benton County
production, and from Is to 80 days
ahead of the cherry crop in the
rest of the state.
Kendall operates an II acre or
chard, planted principally to the
Bing and Lambert varieties.
Harold G.. Schulz, assistant
county agent for Benton County,
described the first of the 1947 crop
as just in the shipping stage Of
maturity, and of excellent size
and quality.
with continued favorable
weather conditions, we expect the
cherry harvest to be well under
way in this area within the next
ten days" Schulz said.
The ruddy Sunnyslope fruit is
displayed this feek in the window
of the Kennewick Courier-Repor-
ter. Also on exhibit are cherries
grown by w. w. Goode of the
West Highlands. His orchard of
approximately nine acres is
planted to Bings and Tartarians,
and his first fruit was ready to
market Monday. Goode expects
to start picking Bings as early as
Sunday, and in no event later
than some day next week.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1947-05-22
Hardware Is Kennewick' S Oldest
Firm: Announces Expansion Plans

of the firm. It is believed to be
the oldest in Kennewick still
handling the same line of mer-
chandise.
Originally the firm, now As
years old, was housed at the pre-
sent site in small white shack
not more than IS feet wide. The
present building was constructed
by H. A. Howe, and Frank Emigh.
Howe then operated the store.
Bill Gravenslund became as
ISOLATED with the firm right after
he came out of the service in
1918. In 1888 the store was pur-
chased by GravenSlund and
Harry Linn, present owners,
from p. A. Pugh who went to
Salem from here.
Phil Bier is one of the oldest
employees in point of service with
more than Is years with the COM
pany.
Milt Libby will continue as
manager of the hardware de-
partment.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1947-05-22

Early this fall, Kennewick's
oldest business will expand into
larger quarters when the Wash
ington Hardware will move its
appliance and furniture into the
rooms now occupied by the Col
umbia Irrigation district. The ir-
rigation company will move to its
new building on Kennewick ave-
nue. east of the city hall.
> Work was started yesterday
on the new structure. It will be
rs by rs feet of concrete block
construction. Ted Reese is the
builder.
In the enlarged space, the
hardware firm will construct a
mezzanine floor Is by 40 feet.
The entire additional space is rs
by 100. Some new lines will be
added and the hardware depart
ment will be given more space
now used for furniture.
In announcing the expansion
program considerable reminisc-
ing took place as to the history
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1947-05-22
Healthy!
Kid Cops Eat!

No accidents for the year, is the
record for the school patrol, sus-
tanning a ten year accident-free
record. This fact was brought out
at the recent area patrol picnic
when $50 gathered at Sacajawea
park from Kennewick, Pasco,
Richland, Benton City, Finley and
Prosser.
Statistics compiled at the picnic
revealed that the kids consumed
1900 bottles of pop, 1000 wieners
and buns, 500 pieces of cake, 30
gallons of ice cream, 20 gallons OF
potato salad and three cases Of
potato chips.
They're healthy kids" OBJ
served State Patrolman Del Flint
who was in charge Of the pro-
gram. 1.-THE school patrol is the
most effective safeguard for
pedestrian traffic near schools
that has even been devised" Fiat
added. Effectiveness is en-
HANGED by student participation
with complete backins NJ local
police officers and state patrol
An Invocation in the area this
year is q bike patrol in Richland
to send tots home and prevenfinc
lettering.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1947-05-22

Honor the war dead and aid
the wars living Victims" will be
the theme of the annual observ-
ance of Poppy Day here Satur-
day. Every person in Kennewick
will be asked to wear a men,
orial poppy then and to make a
contribution for the welfare of
the disabled veterans, their fam
lilies and the families of the dead.
Preparations for Poppy Day
were being completed today by
large committee Of American
Legion Auxiliary women, headed
by Mrs. Caroline Hunt, Poppy
Chairman. Volunteer workers
from the Auxiliary and cooperat-
ing groups will be on the streets
at an early hour distributing the
peoples and receiving the con-
tributions.
although the second World
War is slipping rapidly into the
past, we believe that the memory
of the young men who gave their
lives in that conflict is still fresh
in the minds and hearts of all
of US" said Mrs. Hunt. "The
dead Of the first World War have
been gone for % years, yet we
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1947-05-22
Kiwanis Sees
Bilzini Picture

Thrilling full color movies Of
the Bikini atomic bomb tests were
shown to Kiwanians at Tuesdays
luncheon meeting. In observance
of Naval Reserve week the film
was shown by Don O'Neil, assist
ant district director Of the Naval
Reserve, and Lee Alkire, Naval
recruiter for the Yakima district.
The pictures showed both tests
from the land as well as in aerial
views.
1t. O'Neil spoke briefly on the
Naval Reserve and explained its
plans for building a strong re-
serve force. He had addressed
high school students in the morn
ing.
Regular monthly board meeting
is scheduled for Monday at 6:15.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1947-05-22
tuberculosis X-Ray
Unit Coming Here

Don't let tuberculosis frlghten
YOU" is the warning of the
Tuberculosis league. Today
through modern medical skills
most cases can be controlled if
caught in time. The earlier that
treatment is started the better are
the chances Of cure"
A mobile X-Ray unit will be
brought to Kennewick June and
S. Tests are free, made possible
through the purchase of seals.
Benton county is highest In per
centage of tuberculosis in the
state, according to recent sur
veys. "For the welfare of our
community and the protection of
our families, let's make these an
X-Rays a must" urges the Ben
ton County league. "Only by
X-Ray can this disease be con-
trolled."
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1947-05-22
New Appliance Store
OPENS Here Friday

A new Westinghouse appliance
store will open in Kennewick Fri
day west of the Benton theater.
Owners are S. A. Cornell and w.
L. Irons who operate Siberry's
store in Pasco. Manager will be
William Gabel, a recent arrival
in this community from Philadel-
phia. An expert radio technician,
Gabel is experienced in electrical
appliance merchandising.
The store will handle all West
inghouse lines as they become
available in addition to Columbia,
Victor and other records.
On opening day critical lines
will be offered and will 60 to first
customers. eve believe we are
the first store of our kind" state
the owners, "to open without
waiting lists"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1947-05-22
Cherry Yield Is
Liqhi This Year

Cherry picking should begin
next week, but the crop will be
only about 35 percent of the
normal yield, a report from the
Farm Labor Office states, add
ing that more farm laborers were
available this week than could be
employed.
Growers of the area, confront
ed with lower farm produce
prices and high living prices, face
q serious condition, the report
continued. More than half of the
asparagus crop was not harvested
because of this factor.
A new information office at
Wallula is directing transient
workers to districts where labor
is needed. Roadside signs will
also be erected to direct work.
ers to the farm labor centers.
Harvest of large acreage and
a good stand of peas has start
ed in the Walla Walla district,
and peach and apple thinning is
under way in the upper Yakima
Valley. A need for apple thin
ners is reported from Ellens-
burg. Beet blocking and hop ty-
ing is about finished.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1947-05-22
Honor Dead. Help Living Is Theme
OF Poppy Day Observance Saturday

remember their service and sacri-
flee. The peoples which we will
put on tomorrow will show that
we have not forgotten and are
grateful for their defense Of our
country.
"We must not forget, either,
those who live in suffering and
hardship because of war wounds
and illness, the disabled veter-
ans, or their children and the
children of those who have died.
The contributions we make for
the peoples 60 for their welfare,
for help which can come to them
only through this means"
The peoples to be distributed
here have been made by dis
abled veterans at Walla Walla.
Auxiliary workers will all be un-
paid volunteers, permitting the
full amount Of all contributions
to 20 into the Auxiliary's re-
Mobilization and child welfare
work.
Poppy Day here will be part
of a nationwide observance in
which an estimated lbs, 900 Auxi-
liary women will distribute ap-
proximately 25,000,o00 peoples.