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The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-18
BOB HOPE, COMEDY IN TECHNIC0L0R IS
 AT 10TH CENTURY

Buccaneering and laughter are blended in The Princess and the Pirate" Samuel Goldwyn's newest Technico,or offering which stars Bob Hope as a covering thespian who becomes hilariously involved with pirate band on his way to the West Indies in l740. This fea- ture is at the 20th Century tonight
 With the lovely Virginia Mayo as his leading lady, Hope is said to give the funniest performance of his career as the boastful Syl- vester The Great. Sylvester de- lights in blocdcurdling threats of what he would do to a pirate if he ever met one, but when the ferocious Heck and his banw cap ture the vessel on which Sylvester and the runaway Princess Mar garet are voyaging to Jamaica, the actors courage rapidly evaporates.
 Thenceforth Sylvester and Mar garet find themselves in plenty of hot water With the aid of a double-crossing pirate they escape from The Hook and reach a French island. only to be tossed into the clink by the rascally Governor, Then The Hook arrives and things hegin to happen in rousing style, with Svlvestar cornnelled to inner senate the black-hearted bucca- neer before his own crew.
 The final rescue of the pair by Margarets royal father after a blistering sea fight leads to the unexpected ending of the sparkling comedy. Walter Sle5ak, Walter Slszak, Walter Brennan and Victor McLaglen head the featured cast of the offering. It was directed by Da- vid Butler for RKO Radio release.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-18

 AWAY DOWN IN
 MIDDLE STATES

CHICAGO, Feb. 18.-A far from snug blanket of cold air covered the nations midriff today, from the Northern Rockies eastward to Mich igan and southward to northern Missouri and northern Nebraska.
 Minimum temperatures fell as much as 40 degrees in 24 hours in northern Minnesota. Interna- tional Fall, Minn., reported a low last night of -23; Bemidji, Minn., had -22 and Pembina, N. D. had a -16 reading.
 A wide contrast in temperatures between the north and the south was apparent. Laredo, Texas. had high of 85 and Miami reached 79. Pembinas s warmest reading, on the other hand, IS.
 Light snow was reported in most of the lower Michigan and extreme northern Ohio, as well as along the east slope of the Continental Divide through eastern Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, and into the northern part of Nebraska and in southeastern South Dakota.
 Forecasters said the cold air would move southward and east ward today, reaching Tennessee and Pennsylvania tonight.
 Subnormal temperatures were ex- pected to continue for the next three to four days in the north central states, from the Dakotas eastward to Michigan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-18
Miss Edna Seger Becomes Bride
 Of Edward Cole

In a pretty Valentines Day we'd ding last Friday, Miss Edna Seger became the bride of Edward Cole in ceremony performed by the Rev. Robert Treat at the Methodist Church. The bride chose a suit of grey crepe with pink accessories and wore a oorsage of white tulips.
 Given in marriage by Milton Daniel, the brides only attendant was Mrs. Milton Daniel Best man was Dolan Dubenick.
 During the ceremony T Love You Truly" and Because" were sung by Miss Claire Olson. Mrs. Wayne Johnson accompanied for the two numbers and also played the We'd ding March.
 Following the ceremony a recep- tion was held at the home of MT. and Mrs. Milton Daniel in the Spickett Apartments. Tie beauti- fully appointed table was centered with a three tiered wedding cake and assisting with the refresh ments were Mrs. Lou Hudson, Mrs Bud Nance, Mrs. Carson Lawrence and Mrs. Karl Alsted took charge O. the guest book. Many friends of the young couple attended the reception.
 The bride is bookkeeper at the Snow White Laundry and the bridegroom is an employee of the City Cleaners. The couple is at nome to their friends in their apartment in the Gross Apart u.ents. They plan to make Juneau thaif permanent residence.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-18
HO U SEE MEASURES
TWENTY SECOND DAY, FEB. F
 Measures Passedl

H. J. R. 2-To authorize and di- rect the Superintendent of the AL aska Pioneers home to accept $l00 in full settlement of the claim of the Territory against the estate of Julia Haley, deceased.
 H. B. 58-To amend he law relat ing to marriage ceremonies by de- lining the words ministers" and priests" as used therein.
 II. B. 62-To amend the law re- lating to arrests by police officers by. providing that police officers are to be bonded in the amount of S2,000.
 Measures Disposed Of)
 H. B. 47-To place the Territory in the wholesale liquor business. Laid on the table by vote of l5 yeas, nays. 2 absent.
 (BiIls IntrOduced)
 H. B. 65, by Rep. Nolan by re- quest--To reimburse St. Ann's Hos- pildl lOI fiOSplJdllDdtiOii anu oCi iflSSo rendered five indigents, with an appropriation of Sl,706.30 To Ways and Means.
 H. B. 66, by Reps. Hoopes and Meath-To amend the laws relating to interest and usury by setting the legal rate of interest at 6 percent. 10 Committee on Banks and Bank ing.
 Memorials IntrOduced)
 H. J. M. IS, by Rep. McCutcheon Requests removal Of the capital of Alaska from Juneau to Anchor age. To Judiciary Committee.
 H. J. M. 16, by Reps. Engstrom, Laws and Ost-Seeks direct rail connection between Alaska and the continental United States and a railroad from Fairbanks to Nome. To Transportation Committee.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-18

FURSTENF FGLDDRUCK, c e r. many-Here to do his bit in win ming the peace" Pfc. Jack A. Hen drickson, son of Arnot H. Hendrick- son, of Juneau, Alaska, has arrived at the European Theater Army Air Forces Replacement Depot, and will soon be assigned to permanent du- ties with the occupational Air Force.
 From this depot he may be as signed to units servicing Army Air Force planes in Germany, Austria, Italy or France. While here, in the heart of picturesque Bavaria, he will have an opportunity to enjoy the scenic beauties of the wooded foothills of the Alps. He will also be ahle to visit the notorious Da- chau Concentration camp.
 Located about 20 miles from Mu- mich, this $l5,0o00O0 former Luft- waffle flying school was Germany's Randolph Field. Now under the command of Col. Malcolm N. Stew art, Hampton, Va, it is one of the best equipped and most attractive air fields in Europe. At present sev- eral thousand GIs each month are processed and orientated for their occupation duties at this key sta tion.
 Before entering the service on February IA, 1946 Pfc. Hendrickson attended Juneau High School. He was last employed by the West Coast Grocery Co., in Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-18
FIRE ALARM ALL WET

PHILADELPHIA Bremen ans wered a downtown fire alarm to find plenty of water already there but no fire.
 Janitors at paper company de- cided to use hoses to wash down the floors of the building. The hoses were attached to sprinkler system-and that set off the fire alarm.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-18
TIDE TABLE
FEBRUARY 19
HOSPITAL NOTES

St Ann's Hospital admitted Charles Osthus for medical atten- ton, and Edna Louise Grant for Only discharge was Robert Hildre from surgery. Government Hospital has neither new patients nor discharges to report.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-18
Mechanical Monsirosify

OGDEN, Utah = A motorist ask cd deputy county assessor Don Garner to assess his automobile for taxation
 But Garner wasn't able to find any hint of the proper levy on that type of car in the tax book.
 It had a 1880 Graham body, a 1887 Ford frame and a 1946 Mer- cury engine.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-18
COURT COMPLIMENTS

KANSAS CITY, Kans. Feb. 18.-- Judge Early J. Thomas in police court this week is handing theatre tickets to traffic violators
 The tickets. furnished by local theatre, are for a safety film which the Judge believes reckless drivers should see-"Traffic With the Devil"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-18
GUESTS AT THE BARANOF

Among the guests registering from other parts of the Territory at the Baranof this weekend were Connie Whitemore of Sitka, H. Jones of Bethel, Mrs. F. A. Peter sen of Teller, Samuel Bartell of FL fin Cove and MT. and Mrs. Ernest O. Swanson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-18
ALA MEETS TONIGHT

The Amercan Legion Auxiliary will hold a regular meeting tonight at 8 o'clock in the Dugout and all members are requested to attend. Child welfare films will be shown during the evening.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-18
SEN A T E MEASURES
TWENTY SECOND DAY, FEB. 1,
 0ntroduced)

0ntrOduced) s. B. A, by Walker-To increase from one to three cents per gallon and direct expenditure of revenues for roads, airf;elds and. .water facil- ities. (Re-draft of s. B. 42); to Taxation.
 (Withdrawn) s. B. 42, by Re-draft in- corporated in S. B. A.
 (Passed) s. J. M. 5, by Rivers-Urging in- creased Federal appropriations for forest roads; 16 yeas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-18
AWVS MEETING ON
 TOMORROW ?. N.

The regular monthly meeting Of the AWVS will be held tomorrow Wednesday, afternoon at 5 o'clock. The meeting will be at the Cover nor'S House.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-18
THOMPSON TO KETCHIKAN

Deputy U. s. Marshal Syd Thompson left by plane this morn- ing for Ketchikan. From there he is going on to Klawock on official business for several days.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-18
DANCE

To the music of Ai,Saaz-tt Peterson's Orchestra at the IOOF Hall Sat. Feb. 22 at 9:30, with the Sons of Norway. adv. 506-t4
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-02-18
NOTICE

I will not be responsible for any debts contracted in my name unless personally authorized by me.
 Signed: EMIL JACOBSON.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-02-01

en into eight units The very
best experts in each field wore
chosen 10 act as chsmmCn. dis
cusSantS and resource people.
CD Stewards Training. This see
tlon was designed 20 lay before
stewards an understanding OF
their duties and responsibilities.
Stewards learned from those
who knew t2) Cooperatives. The
cooperative movement got
much needed push up hill. Much
information was given about
the cooperative m oVemcnt
what II Is. How 10 begin one in
local union How TO make
them grow and how To make
them pay dividends TO union
members. The unions credit un-
ion got good advertising. Union
workers found out what suckers
they are TO borrow money from
finance companies In some cas-
rs they pay as high as 90 Der
cent OF what they borrow
whereas the cooperative credit
union charges only | per cent
on unpaid balance. This amounts
10 only IL per cent per year.
go Union Administration and
Leadership Techniques. Empha-
SIS was placed on the need Of
good local union administration
on accounting Of funds and re-
cord activities Much stress was
placed on how TO get the local
union TO meet the need OF All
members. Local union officials
were told how TO work actively
with community groups and 10
develop their own committee
chairman. (4lTime Study. In
formation was given in how To
set up class in stop watch
methods and how TO carefully
analyze incentive programs C5l
Political Action. The necessitv
OF getting union people to see
their obligation in getting out
and voting. how 10 select the
best qualified candidates In I'M
ION shop and in local state and
federal governments. Pointers
were given in how 10 out leg
lslation. (6)Union counselina.
This was one OF the kew sections
II consisted Of methods and
techniques necessary in training
union members to become union
counselors, handling workers.
out-of-plant problems. Stress
was placed on the need Of union
people TO know all the com
munity resources both public
and private, In addition regular
training schools are set up for
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-02-01
B I'll I E TIN
~ 49, BOARD 49, ~
. BOARD
By Ulysses w. Boykin
YWcA ROUND TABLE

YWCA ROUND TABLE Mrs.
Wendell Willkie and Walter
Reuthe. ale two distinguished
names. recently added 20 the list
of cndurscls 81 the YWCA
Roand- World Reconstruction
Campaign Ms Harper Slbloy
Glaze Booth Luce, Ingnd Berg
man. Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt,
and other world-fanouS per-
sonahtes. including william
Green of the AL. have gone
on record as approving the pro-
gram OF the YWCA IN 80 coun-
tries overseas The intention OF
the wv IS TO provide leadership
and some rebuilding of wv Ia
cllities IN wartorn areas all ov-
er the world a local campaign
under Mrs George A. Schemm.
chairman plans 10 raise $50 600.
A maximum q 20 per cent OF
the funds collected viii be used
for rebuilding purposes
BISHOP C. BROMLEY OK
NAM OF New York viii Off
clally open the Detroit drive
Tor the program for the Planned
Parenthood Federation OF Amer
lea. with an address al Central
Methodist Church. February 10.
A STUDENT We TIE r A N
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-02-01

this service. 90 Social Security.
This section emphasized the
need of workers 10 know the
facts about what the social So
curIty act provides for It's work
erS IN terms OF old age pensions.
health insurance. health sick
ness. and accident insurance. in
suranCe benefits and social Sc
curly. II was pointed out that
as the social security. program
stands al present il is far from
beng adequate. Lncuuraet nrnt
was given workers 60 negotiate
for complete and ADEQUATE COW
erage as rightful protectio
against the insecurity OF old age
and employment retirement 90
Collective Bargaining. Workers
were told what constitutes a
good contract how 10 negotiate
for it-hOw 20 use the laws and
umpire decisions This is an all
important area of a workers cd
ucatlon because il is through
this medium that the future of
uillolllolll uepcnQS-lOr collective
bargaining is one of the basic
concepts of organized labor
Time will not permit the writ
er to cover the conference IN
this issue. Next weeks column
Will carry more Of it. However
this must be said 10 Industrial
management, organized Labor
has become OF age that IL,
moving in the atomic bomb age.
Maturity is accelerated Time
necessary TO learn the know.
hows Is not a-coming its here
now Management counselorS
psychologists, industrial psyche.
logiSt employment personnel
labor relations persons, manage
ment advisors should start now
a new movements movement
towards a "convergent series" M
respect to labor officials. They
both labor and management Of.
ficials, must work together not
for the vested interest of anv
group, but for the common good
OF all the people Of all lands
and OF all births.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-02-01

Talk about diminishing returns George DEE
0cracv certainly comes in that category Fast
Talnadge won the nomination despite The fact
mary.
Then Herman Tamadge claims ~ gota nor.
-t the strength OF 697 votes that were written
90 h.E and the fact that his iathei 3as elect
cd gorcrnO,
The Anal outcome is hard e. pfcdci 10, sure
Il may be that Georgia courts Wlll rule ~ favor
u The Lieutenant governor, Thompson, /, So these
j. probably al 5000 chance that the Klausnen
r.!i retire without TOO much violence
However, if the Georgia courts uphold Tai
madse and the goes 10 the Us Supreme
Court. fear there will be violence by the
Khan 10 hold lis power against outside in
reference Any way you look al if. the
prospect is a miserable one.
II max b. that the Supreme Couct Will refuse
90 take the case since N the early 900s decs-
ION vas HANDED down by the highest tribunal that
no federal agency had any right to interfere in
such state controversy.
HERE AND THERE
The ruckus in Georgia has brought TO the fore
again that school Of thinking that SAYS Why
bother about elections in Poland. when we can't
even gct democratic elections in Georgia.
Most Of the people who say this really believe
Yet they are expressing most undemocratc
attitude
Nothing human is foteign TO me- IS a good
slogan for as all 20 inscibe on OUR banners Il
does matter to whether there is democracy in
Georgia. or Poland OF Russia or Japan, or any
other place on the globe.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-02-01
About The Common Man
!VDAI DRss

Not only must We Be concerned over the fate
- fellow human beings who not less valued
is individuals because they 1--we tar Away but the
Stale of their political health makes a difference
TO puis
We have learned to be concerned about the
aeai,h ~ people who ike Ear away. because oi
,', DANCE, that then infection may spread TO US
Cad ou children
PoDuCal infections spread too Dictatorship m
Gea.gia may produce ulnU clVl war IN our
nation past AS dictatorship n Germany produced
d u.aol world WaI
WE CAN'T FORGET
We can't forget that the neglect OF the great
nations ~ such problems as the democracy OF
Spain or OF Germany led Us INTO The great holo-
caust from winch we have just emerged
Honest concern for the state OF the world re-
cures that we worry as much about Poland or
Russia OF Rumania as We do about Georgia. or
as most Liberals did before the war about Germany
and Span
OF course. there is a great difference between
the situation here and that in Eastern Europe II
Is a difference that makes me happy 90 live in the
United States with all It's shortcomings rather
than IN my parents birthplace in Poland
Here we can do something about the lack
of democracy. There isn't evil in the
ton that can't be remedied If the people only
decide 10 do something about il.
You can't do anything about the lack OF de-
mocracy in Russia or Yugoslava without risking
Your neck and thousands Of democrats have died
this past year n Eastern Europe
No man island When the bells tolls, it
tolls for thee
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-02-01
Sigler Means Business

burnY hi. campaign for election. Governor Sigler
learned NJ th pressing need for recreatona space in De-
trolt and PROMISED 20 do something about it.
il order that the state Agriculture Director permit
the Department Of Parks and Recreation the State
Far Grounds for recreatOnal purposes meets with
approval he fair grounds only used short period
Of time each year and stand idle during the remaining
months
Press report, quoted State Agriculture Director
Charles Fgy complaining that Detroit's use OF the
grounds would add fourth hand the three groups al
ready sharing control Of the buildings and grounds"
III he means three bosses, Siger declared HE II
find out who is the real boss
You can tell the people Of Detroit the Fair Grounds
viii De opened to the public despite anything Mr. Fgy
says.
asst week, Mr. Figy asked the Detroit recreation ai-
thotes to select specific site for outdoor skating rink
at the State Fair Grounds thus evdencng the that he
realized Sigler meant business.
We IKE the Governors direct way attacking a prob
lem We are awaiting his on our other prob.
lems namely, the liquor commission the proposed FEPC
and the housing problem
Go to them Mr. Siger
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-02-01
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co The Detroit Tribune
Detroit ] Mich
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-02-01
HERE AND THERE
Labor and Industry
UAw.clo Education coniab
BY Francis A. KornesaY

JAW. Clio Education Confab
The Education Department of
CAW-CIO held It's third annual
Education Conference and Fair
IN Cleveland. OHIO, January "a.
IS and 26 The writer of this
column attended The conference
was well attended by workers
coming from all sections OF the
nation Many representatives of
other organizations took time
out TO observe what goes on
there. Well, 10 be sure, plenty
went on Hats off TO Victor
Reuther, Director of UAW-CIO
Education Department. Those
three days will long be remem-
bered. Tor education took an
accelerated course Old thrills
and frills were regemented to
the roo, and short cuts were
substituted. all OF which put the
facts that the rank and file of
Tabor should know right at their
door. To 90 further, education
was injected into Circulatory
system of the labor movement
These veins. arteries. and CAPT.
laries will carry these messages
back 10 all parts OF the grea,
body of the UAW-CIO network
This educational menu. com
posed OF various foods will nur-
ture, in days to come. the WHY'S
and the know hows which are
essential to cooperative and uni
flying understanding in orga.
nized labor.
Conference Slogan
To achieve Decent Living
IN d Decent World" Every
phase Of the conference pointed
out, step by step, tools To- be
used IN making the slogan mean
everything possible for every
WORKER IN America Stress was
placed on increase in wages. an
annual wage, reduce prices. and
social security for all as musts
These are the factors which
raise the standard Of living and
give 10 workers security in dav,
which are ahead. Emphasis was
made on the fact that there
can be no decent world until
there IS decent living standards
-ior all people--and they need
II now-not tomorrow. That dav
IS not too far distant because
UAW-ClO Education Depart.
ment is determined TO put The
true facts in simple terms by
every device possible 10 every
worker IN its union. Believe me
they have some smart bows. too
Training Guidance
The Training Guidance sec.
ton Of the conference was brok-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1947-02-01
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