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Evening star., 1947-05-24

1rst class Job ID developing Alaska, !"
ne proposed an exchange of stu
dents between the University Of
AlasEa and Irkutsk University.
He said that lin the Russian Far
East, ID the same latitude IS Fair
banks, they are doing much more
Instrumentation than we are. In
other words, Russia has more inter-
est In the Soviet Far East than
washington, D. C., has In Alaska. Z
Evening star., 1947-05-24
Sicily z Miles From Italy

The island Of Sicily is the largest
In the Mediterranean. Its north
least seaport, Messina. lies two miles
from the italian mainland.
Evening star., 1947-05-24
Jordan Is 200 Miles Long

The Biblical river Jordan wan
Iders and twists for 200 miles and
drops into the salty, landlocked
Dead sea, the lowest spot on earth
q 200 feet below sea leveD.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-11
REBEKAH LODGE HAS
 MEETING, INITIATION

The Rebekah initiation was held last evening with Margaret Burke, Doris Cliff, Phyllis Eneberg, Char lotte Barragar, Paula Taylor and Opal Jensen being initiated.
 It was decided that a Christmas box will be placed in the Gastineau Grocery for Christmas donations to Winfield School
 Details of the Rebekah Christmas pary will be announced later.
 Noble Grand Irma Geyer thanked all members and committees who worked so hard in making, the re- cent bazaar very delightful sue cess. Mrs. Tony Reiss of Douglas was awarded the Hoover sweeper ( Mrs. Sigrid Dull won a Corde bag for selling the most tickets. on the sweeper. She sold l57 Mrs. Mary Wehring won the door prize, beau tiful Alaska cotton picture.
 A large crowd turned out for the meeting, at which there were re- treatments and a social hour. The tables were attractively decorated with centerpieces of evergreen boughs and colored Christmas balls and candles.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-11
 I5T0 BET SET UP BY
 SEATTLE COM.

SEATTLE, Dec 11--tR-Approval of a program for Alaskas develop ment and defense will be sought by the Seattle Chamber of Commerce's Alaska Committee at special meeting of the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, it is announced
 If approved. the program will be forwarded 10 Washington, D. C., for legislative action by members Of Senate and House Congressional committees who have promised to support such measure.
 The Alaska Committee. in an- nouncing completion of it's propos- als, charged that development of the American North is being re- tarded C'iefly by two factors. poor transportation and the attitude Of the Department of Interiors Bureau of Indian Affairs.
 The Bureau of Indian Affairs is inclined to lock the area up by setting it aside as all Indian reser- vation." the Committee said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-11
AGREEMENT ON MAIN POINTS OF BRITISH, SOVIET TRADE PACT

LONDON, Dec. 11--lR-The Brit ish Board of Trade announced to- day that agreement had been reached on all the main points of British Soviet trade pact. now under discussion in Moscow.
 J Harold Wilson, British Board Of Trade President who returned from Moscow talks yesterday, re- ported to Prime Minister Attlee today on the negotiations. He is expected to make statement i'll the House of Commons later.
 Tass, the Soviet news agency, reported earlier today that agree ment had been reached on all main points.
 British experts in Moscow will work out the details of the pact under the direction of Sir Maurice Peterson. Britain's Ambassador to the U.S.S.R.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-11
STRIKE IS CALLED IN
 ROME CITY
All But Vital Public Serv. ices, Railroads, Are
 Closed Down Today
By FRANK O'BRIEN

Rome, Dec. 11.-tR-A general strike directed by leftists closed down all hut vital public services and railroads in Rome today, but government and labor leaders were reported to have agreed on broat general lines which might end the multiple walkout.
 The Chamber of Labor. which called the strike in protest against unemployment, estimated 500,00O workers were made idle. It was the first general strike in quarter Of a century.
 The government-labor conference at the Treasury Ministry lasted five hours. Later today Giuseppe Di Vittorio, Secretary of the Gen eral Italian Confederation of La bcr, was to report on the meeting to the executive committee of the Rome Provincial Chamber of La bor, which would have to approve any agreement.
 Informants said an agreement would return strikers in Rome and Rome Province to work tomorrow, or possibly earlier.
 Many workers reported for duty and stood by hoping the strike would be called off before dark ness. Strong police and military forces were on patrol and at sta- tions to prevent disorders.
 The dominantly leltist mostly Communist Chamber of Labor of Rome Province, which called the strike last night, said there had been no attempts by workers to violate the strike call and that nothing could end it before mid morning conference with govern msnt representatives at the Minis try of Labor
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-11
l. TRAINS IN CRASH,
 EXPLODE

NEW BRAUNFELS. Texas, Dec. Il tR- Two Missouri-Kansas-T Texas passenger trains collided head-on near here last night and exploded into flames, killing two trainmen, injuring nine other persons and leaving two crewmen missing.
 The two trains ran together ten miles south of here at ll:43 pm. CCST), the locomotives stacking on top of each other and front cars telesccping.
 Dead were Jack B. Coleman, fireman of Waco. Texas, about 28, and George w. Stainthope, train oarman from san Antonio, Texas.
 Missing was engineer Roy Cal laway, about 60, of Smithville, Tex, and negro porter, Will Nancy, of San Antonio.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-11
MEKERIN TALKS ON CONDITIONS ABROAD Al {. OF (. MEETING

Stressing the need for immediate aid to European countries, J. J. Meherin said You can make Com munists out of any one who is hungry"
 Meherin, who recently returned from a tour of eight European coun- tries, gave the Chamber of Com merce this noon a first-hand report on the conditions in Europe. He said that the only way to stop the present political trend was to ship relief supplies to Europe immedi- ately and that Congress should ap- point a commission to see that the food gets to the masses. He said that there was a danger of relief supplies arriving too late as the coldest weather is being experienced now and that any action must be taken immediately by the United States.
 Meherin in giving his impressions on England stated that the people are struggling but not kicking. He paid tribute to the fortitude that the British are displaying dur ing the present crisis and said that food allowances were 1900 calories I day. .He said that if anyone had relatives or friends abroad they should send food packages and warm clothing. The main diet de- ficiency is fats and that powdered milk. canned meat and butter are good things to include in packages.
 Meherin highly endorsed the Christmas Relief Ship which is be- ing sponsored by Alaska and the Northwestern States, and will leave Seattle on December 25 loaded with relief supplies for the devastated countries of Europe.
 Major Carl Heinmiller of the Port Chilkoot Company was guest at today's meeting and gave a report on the HaineS Road He said that 1t was feasible to have year-round operation on the road and told of it's economic importance to Alaska and the Yukon Territory He said that by next summer they hope to have a LCT in operation between Juneau and Port Chilkoot to carry cars and freight at a new low rate.
 R. E Robertson said that the Evergreen Cemetery was disgrace to the community" and suggested that it be improved to remove it from it's present wilderness" state. Mayor Waino Hendrickson said that several of the fraternal organizations that own plots in the graveyard plan to landscape next spring.
 Guests at today's meeting were R. J. Stamm of the Juneau Spruce Corporation and Don Bachem and Ed C. Koenig Jr. of Port Chilkoot.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-11
B KILLED
 WHEN SHIP
 ISWRE(KED
PIunges Down in Flames Wreekage Is Charred-
 Do(tor Is al Scene

MISSIONER FIELD, Mass, Dec, l1.-lP- The U. s. Air Transport Command announced today there were only six survivors of the 29 American military men aboard the huge transport plane that crashed in Labrador's icy wilderness Tues day midnight
 A doctor who landed at the wreckage eight miles north Of Geese Bay reported that B were killed in the crash
 Names of the survivors and dead are being withheld pending re- ceipt of a complete report.
 A hard, driving wet snow has prevented any large scale rescue operations but doctors and medi- cal supplies are being landed by helicopter.
 A space has been cleared within a half mile of the scattered, char red wreckage.
 The huge transport plunged flaming to earth in forested, hilly country that could not be reach ed by air or ground for nearly "A hours.
 A rugged rescue party travelling overland with dog sleds, reached the wreckage last night-but first reports of the survivors came only after the landing of radio equip ped helicopter.
 Stormy weather hampered com municat,ons even though only eight miles separated the scene Of the wreck from the Goose Bay air field where the rescue operations are being directed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-11
NEW TREASURER IS TO BE ELECTED;
 VFW AUXILIARY

A new treasurer is to be elected at tomorrow nights regular meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of Taku Post Veterans of Foreign Wars. In addition, the auxiliary will dsicuss plans for the holiday season and act on applications for membership.
 Arrangements are expected to be completed, also, for the Auxiliary Food Sale, December 20, at the Par sons Electric Store.
 The meeting will be held at 8 p. m. in the VFW Club Rooms on Seward Street. Doughnuts and cof- fee will be served after the meet ing. A full attendance is requested
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-11
PRESIDENT
 OPPOSING
 G0pER PLAN
Declares His Complete Proposal Needed to Curb
 Living Costs, Etl.

WASHINGTON, Dec H.-tR- President Truman met Republican counter-proposals for wage and price legislation today with the declaration that anything less than the administration l0-point pro- gram for curbing living costs will be inadequate.
 MT Truman told his news con- ference that he will submit to Congress in a couple of days spe- cific legislation covering the wage and price controls which he has requested.
 The President added that he also expects to submit other proposals to cover all the ten points out lined i'll his first message to the special session.
 In sharp criticism of one fea- ture of the proposed Republican program, MT Truman said the countrys antitrust laws Will be enforced to the limit as long as he is President.
 He rnade ttlts comment on a point in the COP plan which would allow some relaxation of the anti trust laws to permit industries and business to rool resources and in- formation
 Asked if he Is also opposed to any relaxation of the antitrust laws to meet the New England oil shortage, MT. Truman repeated that as long as he is President there will be no relaxation of the antitrust laws il he can help it.
 Reminded that he had said at previous news conference that the OPA was in the form of police state method, the President said the police state method arises only under Relationships.
 If Congress directs price and wage controls in free govern ment by legislative action, he said, that is the free approach.
 The Republican plan appeared headed for quick Congressional ap- proval with Democratic members of Congress indicating willingness to allow Republicans to pass their program and take the blame if Il fails. They contend that the COP plan to curb imitation by 'yolun- taiy' means will Hop.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-11
$500 E DONATED TO
 MEMORIAL LIBRARY FUND BY KIWANIS

The Kiwanis Club, at meeting of the Board of Directors last eve ming, voted to make gift of $500 to the Juneau Memorial Library Fund
 This money was raised during the recent campaign which culmin- ated i'll the awarding of Ply mouth car. The directors passed resolution thanking the people of Juneau for their generous coopera- ton in this campaign.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-11
FROM ALASKA FLYING
 TO MICHIGAN

NOME, Alaska, Dec. 1l.-iR-Ten of Santas reindeer flew through the northern skies yesterday enroute south to the United States for a pre-ChriStmaS visit.
 The 10 animals flew to Anchorage in an Alaska Airlines plane, first stop on their trip to Detroit, where they will be displayed in Santa s Work Shop at Dearborn, Mich.
 They will be flown to Seattle and sthen east. Agents of Ed But ters, Cold Water, Minn., got the animals at Goloyin, 75 miles east of Nome, and flew them here yester- day It was believed the permit was the first granted in many years to take live reindeer out of Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-11
AID BILL
 IS PASSED
 BY HOUSE.
Measures Goes Over With. out Change in Amount
 of Money Involved

WASHINGTON, Dec. II. Rr- The House has passed the $500, ,000,- 900 stop-gap foreign aid bill. The passage came on a voice vote.
 Despite six days of debate and more than 50 attempts to amend it, the bill was passed without change in the amount of money recom- manded by the House Foreign Af- fairs Committee
 The Senate had objected in ad- vance to. House changes and ap- pointed committee to work with House members on a compromise acceptable to both branches.
 Tae bill, as passed by the House, provides $53o,000,000 for France, Italy and Austria and 00,000 for China to tide those countries over the winter months.
 Before passing the measure the House got into rousing political row between Republicans and Democrats
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-11
WORLD SERVICE CIRCLE
 iS TO MEET ON FRIDAY

The World Service Circle of the Northern Light Presbyterian Church will meet Friday in the church par lors, with Mrs. G. E. Almquist and Mrs. Edwin Sutton as hostesses.
 E. L. Keithahn, who for the past several years has annually address ed the Circle, has chosen "Migra- tions" for his subject. All members and friends interested in hearing this talk are urged to attend Mrs. Henry Green will lead the devo- tionS.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-11
LORETTA pERATR0v!(H
 CELEBRATES SEVENTH
 BIRTHDAY WEDNESDAY

Loretta Marie Peratrovich had birthday party at her home on Twelfth Street yesterday. The pink and white birthday cake had seven candles Sandwiches in the shape of little birds were served, with fruit punch and vanilla ice cream.
 Guests entertained themselves by making Christmas cards and listen ing to the story of 'Rumbelstilsken' y on the phcnograph. Loretta received many lovely presents and gay time was had by all.
 Guests were: Jane Albrecht, Rob- erta Jackson, LeRoy Cargin, Jeanle Burris, Ann Mary Akervick, Billy Stratton. Tim Bowman and Donald MeSserschmidt.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-11
The W aShington Merry Co., Round
By DRGW PEARSON

WASHINGTON = It used to be said that the Roosevelt Cabinet served only as a rubber stamp for the President; that it seldom debated the important questions. Whether true or not, the Truman Cabinet has become just the op- posite, with the President giving his cabineteers ample time to sound off.
 This is one reason why there has been so much rumor of dis sension over the Presidents pro- posed imitation controls Here is the in side story.
 For Several days prior to the message to Congress, a tug g-of-war took place between Leon Key serling of eAthe Economic Council and White House Counselor Clark Clifford on one side, with two Cabinet members-Secretary of Ag- riculture Clinton Anderson and Secretary of Commerce Avereil Halriman--on the other The two Cabinet members were dead set against Government price controls; the two White House advisers were for them.
 The argument finally came to a head at the last full Cabinet meet ing before Congress convened.
 Well, Clint" said the President, addressing his Secretary of Agri- culture. You and Averell aren't going to like this, but we're going to come out for controls
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-11
4 PASSENGERS ARE FLOWN HERE BY pAA;; 10 ARE FLOWN OUT

Pan American Airways brought four passengers in from Seattle yesterday and carried ten persons from Juneau to Seattle.
 Seattle to Juneau passengers were Vincent Huebsch, Wilma Jensen, Alfred Guin, Gordon Ellls.
 Juneau to Seattle. Martha New bould. Tom Morgan, Mary Mor- gan, Tom Morgan, Jr., Richard Chamberlain, Dorothy Chamber lain and infant Richard, Susan Chamberlain, Fred Powell, Neil O'Connell.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-11
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Dec. H. - Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 3& Amrican Can 79, Anaconda 331a, Curtiss- Wright ,. International Harvester ST. Kenne- colt 45, New York Central 1874 Northern Pacific 1895, U. s. Steel 75ls, Pound $4.03l4.
 Sales today were 940,000 shares.
 Averages today are as follows; In- dustrials, 177.38; rails, 4766; utili- ties, 3288.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-11
LAST AMERICAN : TROOPS LEAVING
 ITALY FOR HOME

ROME. Dec 11-tR-The last American troops in Italy will be in the United States for Christmas, it was announced today.
 Maj. Gen. L. c. Jaynes. com manding U s. forces in the Medi- terranean theatre, said final de- tachments will sail from Leghorn on the U. s. army transport Ad- miral S.ms in time to clear Italian territorial waters before midnight Sunday, December IA, the final hour set by the Italian peace treaty for their departure.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-11
CAPT TELouIsT TRAVELS

Captain Clark " Telquist, Off erin Charge of the Juneau office, Alaska Communications System, U. s. Army Signal Corps, is scheduled to leave for Ketchikan on board the Denali He expects to be absent for a week while inspecting ACS facilities at Ketchikan. During his absence, Master Sergeant Malcolm Morrison will be in charge at Juneau
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-11
DEPT. OF INT. MAY
 OPERATE TOURISTS
 LODGES IN ALASKA

WASHINGTON. Dec 11-tR- The Interior Department would be permitted to set up tourist accom- modations along highways and on public domain in Alaska under a bill introduced by Delegate Bart lett.
 The Department would be author ized to construct and operate tour ist accommodations, consisting of lodges, buildings and camps, and could hire personnel to operate them without regard to Civil Ser vice laws.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-11
TRUMAN INSISTS ON HOTPOINT PROGRAM
Six Suruive Crash or Army Transport Plane
New Move 10 SeliIe Indian
 Righis Problem

WASHINGTON, Dec. l1.-lR- Legislation to transfer to the Al askan government all authority over Indians in the Territory now exercised by the Interior Depart mcnt was proposed today by Sen ator Butler tR-Nebl
 The chairman of the Senate Public Lands Committee said his measure is another step in his plan to solve the Indian rights problem which he contends is re- talding the development of Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-11
10 GetS160,o0o
 For Expenses

LONDON, Dec. l1.-Rl- An all- party committee in the House or Commons recommended today a e25, GOO c$100000) increase ill the yearly allowance to Princess Eliza beth, making her income f40,000 tS160000l
 The committee proposed also that E10,OO0 tS40,000l annually be allow ed to Prince Philip, her bride groom.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-11
CHRISTMAS BAPTISMS
 AT LUTHERAN CHURCH

On Sunday, December 2l, at a Service of The Sacraments, the rite of baptism of children will be administered.
 This will be at the regular II o'clock worship service and those, other than the ones with whom the pastor has already completed ar arrangements. who desire to have children baptized at this time should contact Pastor Hillerman by Tuesday, December l6, at the latest.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-11
sTEAMER MOvEMtNTS

Alaska, from Seattle. due Friday night or Saturday morning.
 Princess Norah, scheduled to sail from Vancouver Friday.
 Sword Knot scheduled to sail from Seattle December Is.
 Aleutian scheduled to sail from Seattle Saturday.
 Denali, from west, southbound II a. m. Saturday.
 Baranof. from west, scheduled southbound Sunday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-11
F0RRE5TAL IS
 NOT QUITTING

WASHINGTON, Dec ll-tR-- President Truman said today that Secretary of Defense Forrestal is not resigning
 This reply was given to re- porter who said there were repeat ed rumors that Forrestal might step
 Missing was engoneer Roy Cal out
 No. MT. Truman said, adding that his answer was categorial.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-11
CITY COUNCIL TONIGHT

The Juneau City Council will meet in special session at 8 o'clock tonight in the Council Chambers to pass on applications for 1943 liquor licenses.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-11
POLICE COURT NEWS

Lawrence Dick and Percy Hunt CT were arrested by City Police last night and charged with fight ing and being drunk and dis orderly. City Magistrate William A. Holzheimer today imposed $50 fine on Dick but held up Hunt CTS trial until tomorrow Susan Young was fined $50 on a drunk charge.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-11
FROM ANCHORAGE

Louise Leitner and Alton H. Howe of Anchorage are registered at the Baranof.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-11
FROM wHITEHoRsE

MT and Mrs Larry E. Hynes of Whitehorse are staying at the Baranof Hotel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-11
SEATTLE VISITOR

John D. Cole of Seattle is stop ping at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-11

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The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-11-07
Whistler CLUB

Mrs. Mary McCollum e%ntertain-
ed the Whistler Club on Thursday
evening. Miss Alice Colmer e
ceived the high score prize and
Mrs. Jack Beatty the bingo prize.
The hostess served hot coffee
and ginger bread with whipped
cream after the games to the
following club members and
guests: Mesdames Roy Eller, Jack
Beatty, J. F. Harvey, Paul Caruso,
Ralph Crate. Misses Alice Col
mer, Jean Nelson and Frances
Brooks.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-11-07

Social Events

On her return from Tupelo,
Friday, Mrs. w. T. Mayfield was
accompanied home by her mother
in-law, Mrs. j. S. Mayfield who
will spend about two weeks with
her and Mr.. Mayfield. Mrs. May
field was called to Tupelo about
ten days previously to be with
her father, D. L. Rulings who I'M
derwent an operation Oct. 81
and was there when her sister,
Mrs. George Smith was operated
on the following day. Both are
now very much better.
Guests in the home of Mr. and
Mrs. John H. Cole, Sunday, were
DR.. and Mrs. Homer Parnell and
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Edwards who
drove from New Orleans to spend
part of the day with them.
Mrs. j. M. Adams of Pascagou-
la and Mr.. and Mrs. M. A. Pen
ton of Gautier returned Tuesday
from Clinton, Miss, where they
had gone for a weekend visit with
Miss Miriam Adams who is a
student at Mississippi college.
Mesdames Ernest Moore, Ar
mold Walker and c. w. Under
wood and Miss Vivi Moore motor
ed to Mobile Monday where Miss
Moore boarded the Rebel for Co
lumbus to resume her studies at
Mississippi State College for
Women. The remainder of the
party returned home that after
noon.
Mrs. S. F. Richardson arrived
Tuesday from her home in Pop
larville for a visit of several days
with her son-in-law and daugh-
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. lido Watts, sos
18th street.
AeoDSlt hJOlio WdS IflONeQ
home last week from the Jackson
County hospital where she re-
Gently underwent a major opera
ton from which she is recover
ing nicely.
Mrs. William Colmer returned
last Thursday from Meridian
where she had been visiting her
mother, Mrs. ]. H. Miner. On her
homeward trip, Mrs. Colmer was
accompanied by Mrs. Frank e.
lis who had been visiting a sis
ter, Mrs. Hustis Moore. Mrs. Ell
lis also visited Mrs. L. B. Ellis
and Miss Mildred Ellis in jackson.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Ramsay no.
tored to Larue Tuesday where
they voted in the senatorial cleo
ton.
Mrs. S. E. Cowan and Mrs. Gar
nett Cameron motored to Mobile
Tuesday. They expect to depart
Friday for New York and other
points, where they go on bust