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The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-09-26
BACkFIRE

Naturally any off-year election preceding preSi- dential campaign eagerly studied for trend Sighl- fcance This is now more true than ever, because of interest in any clues to popular judgments on the Taft-Hartley experiment in union regulation
 Therefore. even if there had been no prior ad- vertisement of it a test of strength between a rather typical Republican and very 1beraf Demo- crat or test of strength between supporter and an opponent of the Taft-Hartley Act political ob- servers from coast would have pondered the returns from the special election in the Eighth Con eressona District of Pennsylvania. But organized labor and the New Deal element saw fit to make virtual Armageddon of the election to pick successor to the late Rep. Charles L. Gerach in Bucks and Lehigh Counties.
 Against the Republican nominee, the young and popular Speaker of the State House of Representa- tves Franklin H Lichtenwalter they pitted not man with political experience or merely friendly politician but one of their very Phil H. Storch, President of the CIO Newspaper Guild in Lehigh Valley.
 The regular Democratic organization, which had managed to send Representative to Washington from the district only three times during the ascendency of tn. New Deal, was brushed aside and the political strong arm experts from the CIO and other union headquarters moved in to take charge. They con ducted their campaign with vigor and even violence which reflected determination that once and for all the fear of union labor would be thrown into the hearts of recalcran Congressmen. And, although the district normally anywhere from 57 to 67 per cent Republican they worked up such feeling of ego that they bade the whole country watch when Bucks and Lehgh went to the polls
 The test they emphasized, would be clear cut. Lichtenwalter stood for everything the Republican
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-09-26
A Special Session?
Cincinnati Enquirer

Most Senators and Representatives returning from Europe to feel that special session of Congress this fall is necessary to facilitate aid to Europe, to keep the continent from total economic collapse And good many persons, in Congress and out who have stayed at home and watched the accommodating distress signals in the have reached the same conclusion.
 There is no outright indication however that the Truman Administration is thinking in terms of special session. It's foreign personnel and State Department polcymakers hard at work on the problem of American aid to Europe But their overall plan appears call for several months of negotiation and preparation before any orderly program can be presented to Congress.
 Unquestionably the critical nature of the eco homie and political crisis in Britain and on the continent warrants early and substantial action on our part But merely to feel sense of obligation is not to have solid for immediate action What we do must be in the pursuit of ordered, fully considered plan.
 If the studies being made and negotiations being carried on under the Marshall formula be pulled together to make sense by mid October early No- vember and if the State Department can be ready with soundy conceived program of American action special session of Congress would be amply justified But there is point in session merely to approve some uncoordinated measures of relief. merely to permit the airing of the views of the or more of members of Congress who have travelled in Europe in recent months
 Obviously the final word on scheme of assist ance to Europe should come, and will come, from Congress. But in the nature of the problem, the initiative should from the President and State Department Theirs is clearer grasp of the re- quiremens of the situaon theirs better opportunity to formulate balanced effective program of action Congressional leaders have the power to call such
 special session, without waiting for the President The majorty reserved that right, in phrasng it's adjournment resolution. But far foreign policy concerned leaders in Congress ought not to exercise that right save after ascertaning that the Chief Executive wants a session and will have something concrete to present.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-09-26
PLANS FOR TROOP
 1 OF GIRL SCOUTS
 UNDER DISCUSSION

Mrs. Earl McG:n;y and Mrs. Don Foster were co-hostesses to- day at 1 o'clock luncheon in the Iris Room of the Baranof Hotel Following the luncheon an inform al discussion was held of plans for Troop No e the Girl Scouts, which is sponsored by the Juneau Woman's Club.
 Guests at tLe affair were Mrs Marjory Kafer, Mrs. Ernest Gruen- ing. Mrs. James Strong, Mrs. Si- mon Hellenthal, Mrs. Edna Lo- men, Mrs. E. P Chester, Jr., and Mrs. Elton Engstrom.
 In an informal talk, Mrs. Kaier, Scout Leader urged that the club, the committee and the scout troop maintain close ties in work ing to attain achievements for the girls. Parents understanding and backing of troop projects as also needed. The committee is impor- tant in supplementing the work of the leaders, especially in mak- ing contacts, telephoning and pro- viding transportation; also assist ing with money raising projects, Mrs. Kafer said.
 Troop No. l meets in the Meth odist Church. Mrs. McGinty re- ported. Yesterday the girls visited the Victor Fur Shop with leaders, Mrs. McGinty and Mrs. Foster,
 Members of the Troop include 20 -year-old girls: Yvonne Hebert, Kara Lee Foster, Patricia Sweeney, Carol Leith, Lorene Shaw, Elaine Bland, Jean Ellis, Marion Glatke, Jone Jekill. Page Whitehead Don ma Enneberg, Jeannette Rhodes, Louise Toilette, Carolyn Davis, Carol Adams, Connie Mckinley, Sondra Chon, Betty Jean West, Linda Err win and Darlene Woodring.
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can always count on them in times of disaster"
 The President cited American support of the Red Cross as one example.
 ri this food problem in Europe is serious and we get the truth over to the people, you don't have to worry about them responding to keep others from starving"
 Truman said he realized that some people are always ready to knock our efforts to help Flu rope" and that this vocal min ority would cry out against food shipments. But this, he said, would not cause too much inter- ference
 He added that the job of feed- ing Europe's starving wasn't as great as many people thought. l With just a little cooperation on the part of the public, the job can be done" he said.
 STUDS FOR EUROPE
 Various food plans were put for ward at the Cabinet conference, chiefly by Secretary of Agricul ture Anderson Here is a sum mary of what the Cabinet Food Committee proposed:
 l. We now export about 8 per- cent of our grain, and simultane- Cusly waste another 10 percent. (Rats contribute to much of this loss) As we eliminate this waste we will have to do less rationing at home.
 ! 2, Secretary Anderson proposed sending Europe other types of food than grain especially fruit, of which there is a surplus on the Pacific coast. Though fruit is more expensive to ship, the Pres ident and his advisers felt that the American people would not kick too much about the extra expense if it was a question of saving lives
 3. It was proposed that the American people eat more potatoes and less grain. Potatoes are not a good export food because they rot enroute. Therefore, the Food Committee agreed that more pota- to eating here at home not only : would save grain. but would re- , suit in no calorie losses to the American diet.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-09-26
LOOK and LEARN 2. |. GORDON

s of king checks? is he product of whales? n the Painted Desert?
 Are the World still in exist  "Hoosier Poet?
 ANSWERS: Issuing having sufficient the bank at expected deposits sufficient before checks go clearing Whale oil which used principally in making In Arizona Colorado
  James
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cd special press conference, blasted correspondents for alleged inaccuracy"
 T have a right to prevent the filing of such stories" he an nounced. but I an not going to exercise that right"
 Ross said he was hurt" by the reflection" on the Navy. But he permitted the news stories to be sent as written.
 Official ire was especially heap cd on the red head of Time mag azine's Booth because he had re- ported the discovery of a ladies toilet aboard the battleship. This has come to Ee much debated subject in the Nations capital ever since grandmotherly Mrs. May Craig, correspondent for the Port land, Maine, Evening Express, was refused permission to return from Rio on tic battleship. Official reason. no ladies tollet Iactlltlea aboard.
 So when Booth discovered such facilities plainly labelled Ladies in both the Portuguese and Eng fish languages, and proposed send ing a dispatch to this effect over the ships radio, the Navy hit the ceiling Booth. however, in- sisted. and the Navy finally sent the story,
 Note When Herbert Hoover made his goodwill tour of Latin America just after his 1923 cleo ton, the Navy flatly refused tC transmit critical news stories iron the battleships Utah and Mary land. Newsmen had to wait unti they got home to do this critica reporting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-09-26
MODERN ETIQUETTE ROBERTA &y LEE

O. when planning take guest for n automobile drive?
 tidy Old shoes lying the floor packages the seat indicate and disregard guests Also, that the do not in obscure the guests vision of the
 he doubtful as to whether or not his hat?
 A. A o follow when doubt remove the hat
 send the mother of a new baby?
 A. Flowers, or a congratulations, or both
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-09-26
Daily Lessons in English " L. GORDON

WORDS OFTEN MSUSED Do not lhefe IS uieei'e III voIr home difference BETWEEN your hohe mipe" "There is a difference correct
 OFTEN NSPRONOuNUED: Ambuscade Pronounce first as in AM U as second as in Al accent iaS' syllable.
 OFTEN MISSPEIa / Perempory; PER, not PRE
 SYNONYMS debase degrade disgrace oshohor
 WORD STUDY times and 1t IS yours Let us
 word each day Todays wod OFFICOUS with what not ones concern The new of the company his attitude
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-09-26
TERMINAL PORT
 RATES TAKEN UP

VANCOUVER, BC., Sept. 26.-tR Any coastwise unification of port terminal rates such as has been under taken in U. s. ports would threaten to destroy the competitive position now held by British Colum- bia ports, delegates to the Pacific Coast Association of Port Authori- ties were told here yesterday by K. M. Fetterly, General Freight Agent for the Canadian Pacific Railway here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-09-26

surance companies and the public, just as War Bonds were sold prior to V-J Day.
 Secretary of the Treasury Shy der, now in London, and World Bank President John J. McCloy, also in Europe, have been exchang- ing cables with Washington offi- cials regarding this idea. They seem to believe that the American people is ore step ahead of Con- gress regarding the urgency of aid to Europe. Furthermore, the bond sales campaign in itself would have the important educa- tional value of awakening the pub lie regarding the American stake i in Europe.
 No definite decision has been taken, but the plan is getting warm.
 tcoPYRIGHT, 1941, BELL SYNDICATE. INc)
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MRS. SHELDON, 5R., H
 IN JUNEAU FOR VISIT

Mrs Steve Sheldon, ST, of HaineS has arrived here on the mission hoat, Princeton Hall She will visit with her daughter, Mrs. Felix Hakkinen, and her son Steve Shell don, of the Alaska Territorial Elm ployment Commission, who was recently married.
 Mrs. Sheldon will fly back to HaineS after a weeks visit hera with her children and grand children.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-09-26
FAITH IN THE PEOPLE"
 TRUMAN

Biggest question mark raised at President Truman's Cabinet food conference was: Will the Ameri- can people ration themselves to help out Europe?'
 This question was detated when the President met with Secretary of State Marshall, Secretary of Agriculture Anderson. Secretary of Commerce Hartman and PreSiden- tial Assistant Steelman.
 It was MT. Truman himself who gave the final answer
 "Of course, they will cooperate, ' he declared, when they know the truth I have great faith in the American people. They may be calloused in some things, but you
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-09-26
PEACE BONDS"

Fiscal officials of the Truman Administration have been working Eackstage on very important plan for sutsidizing Europe. It boils down to this: if Congress won't appropriate any money for the Marshall Plan. the American people may be asked to subscribe it.
 In other words, a Peace Bond issue" may te sold to banks, in
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-09-26
20 YEARS AGO TIT FIFE EMPIRE
SEPTEMBER 26. 1927

David Ramsay Policy left on the Aonn +ro Seattle on attend school Pones w os up his Pacific Dental college ..,o Q first trip outside anu "a " course in mech engineering
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-09-26
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS Taku Post No. 6559

M,ets first and third Fridays. Post Hall, Sew ard St. Visiting Com rades Welcome.
 H. S. GRUENING. Com mander; J. C. BRADY, Adjutant.
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A Van travelling man returned on "'' i''' Ketchkan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-09-26
fhe Washington
 AerrY-Go-Round

fCoxttnued tTOm Page C"e
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-09-26

The w B. barber shop formerly owned oy ""iV - , m, ,een prchased by E. Curtss Van Alta parp 'Nor. rathe and his wife Juneau to make Ui'N A " River Ore where their daughter and her famN neo
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-09-26

arriving other towns TOT 'ne , , 1,,t
 ouod rrare bares Candle by Deputy U S. Marshal George H. formerly ol 'uhea"' - work sent by George H. Peterson o oiN'' " i'
 d fov bv Island George Joreesoi Charles Marsh and Bruce bio"i 'hi t family were to exhibit basket work h. Vefmeer " there, Fred Frlce iioi H'e''
 d white from George Bach from laKu
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Weather: High, 48; low, AT; cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-15
HERE FROM PALMER

Richard Hannen of Palmer IS staying at the Barancf.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-15

Chairman Bridges tR.-N. H., said the decision whether to expand the inquiry will be made after the com- mittee examines reports from the heads of five government depart ments on whether any of their per- sonnel are using inside knowledge to profit in the grain markets.
 Bridges told reporter this prob ably will be done early this week, since the committee has been ad- vised that checks are under way in the State, Treasury and Agriculture departments. The committee has asked for similar information from the Departments of Commerce and National Defense.
 Pauley told the committee on Friday that there was mo impro- priety" in his trading in comnodi- ties.
 He said he had disposed of nine tenths of his holdings since he be- came Royall's aide last Sept. 3 and that he is $l00,000 verse off as a result
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-15
ALASKA MINERAL PRODUCTION IN 19A6 TRIPLES 'A5 OUTPUT

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15.-R-- Increase of mineral production in Alaska in 1946 to $12,430,000 from $10,174,000 in l945 was attributed hy the Mines Bureau today to par tial restoration of gold mining, a new high in coal output and a fairly steady yield of platinum.
 The Bureau listed the values of Alaskan mineral production in 1946 as: Coal $2,3590O0 copper $e49; geld S7,937,3 ,335; lead $25,070; mercury $68,670; platinum 22,822 troy ounces (the Bureau said it was not at liberty to publish the yaluel; silver $33.679 and miscel- laneous $2,004,241.
 Under miscellaneous, it said, was included the value of platinum, sand and gravel and tungsten.
 The Bureau said the years gold production more than tripled that in l945 but still was far short of the output of prewar years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-15
FATHER TAKES HIS
 OWN LIFE AS SON
 FACES EXECUTION

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 15.-tR-- A discouraged father was found in gas-filled automobile yesterday, preceding in death his condemned son who is awaiting execution in the San Quentin gas chamber.
 The body of Weston l.. Walker, 58, for 20 years an engineer with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District, was found in his car, sheriff's officers reported. His son, Erwin, 29, occupied cell at the state prison under death sen tence for murdering California Highway Patrolman Loren Roose- welt in June, 1946.
 Last Saturday the father visited his son at San Quentin. Mon- day he failed to report for work, sending a telegram saying he would be late Yesterday an employee saw the car and Sheriff's detec- tives found the body.
 Walkers employer, H. F. Sawyer, said: He was spending every dime he had in an effort to save the boy from the gas chamber. But he was growing more discouraged every day"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-15
}. }. ALASKA BRINGS
 3t PERSONS HERE; TO
 NORTH WITH TEN

The Alaska, With Leonard Will jams as Captain and C. D. Little hales as Chief Purser, docked at Juneau at 6:30 Saturday evening. Fnteen passengers arrived from Petersburg, two from Wrangell three from Ketchikan, and eleven from Seattle.
 Arrivals from Petersburg were; Mrs. E. A. McCulloch, T. o. Dick inson, w. D. Freestone, Ray Hag- erup, Gail Hagerup. Mrs. Alberta Paystrup.
 Wilfcrd H. Johnson, Edna De Land, Dr. Joseph Rude, Sven zet- teiberg, J. ". Jones, Ralph Lo- ken, Mrs. Ralph Loken.
 From Wrangell: NJ. A. Berget, Tom Case
 From Ketchikan: V. Samaniego, Mrs. V. Samaniego, F. A. Ramsey
 From Seattle: P. F. Gilmore, Mrs. P. F. Gilmore, W. H. Brown, Jack Fetter, Andy Pioque, w. T. Mahoney, c. A. Hodson, Ruth Brandes, Mrs Marianna Mears, Grant Hurd, F. H. Simpson.
 Ten persons boarded the Alaska, nine hound for Sitka and one for Haines. The steamer sailed at 3:30 yesterday morning, and is expected back in Juneau, southbound, some time tomorrow morning.
 Passengers for Sitka were: Mrs. Carolyne Armstrong, Mrs. J. Crop ley. June Borbridge, Jim Calvin, Jack R. Clark, Earl Holden, Clara Lindauist, A. c. Smith and A. A. Hedges.
 Juneau to Haines: J. W. GucX- or
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-15
.19 PASSENGERS ARE FLOWN HERE BY PAA;| 43 ARE FLOWN OUT

Pan American Airways had a record passenger list yesterday, with ten persons arriving rom Seattle, eight from Fairbanks, and enc from Whitehorse. Forty-three passengers flew from Juneau to Seattle.
 Arrivals from Seattle were: Bernt Johnson, James Brunette, Elste Brunette. c. E. Lane, Lila Lane
 John zelobor, Howard Peterson, Don Garter, Howard Lent, Arthur Jacobs
 Fairbanks to Juneau: Harold Chaser, Milton Cpom, Jerry Burke Jack Shepard, Mrs Shepard. Rob- crt Keghictoc, Harry Larson, Bill Martin.
 Whitehorse to Juneau: Stanley Sawchuk.
 Juneau to Seattle. Michael Pels, Betty Pels, Joy Kolas, Alfred Beer Ii, Jr., Helen Beerli, Margaret Johns, James Larsen, Esther Com met.
 Thomas Jensen, L-ar.e Ratclift, Henry Gabriel, Robert Faulkner, Ernest Lincoln, Leona Lincoln.
 Lillian Wiggins, Elliot Pearson, Clifford Norris, Joseph Kessler, A. IL Howe.
 Clarence Watson, Dorothy Mat son, Water Maxi Tony Campos, Id haltness.
 Sgt. Wm Freddy, Royal Donel- scn, Frank Schwartzbacker, Bill Ekemo, James Kepler, Walter Gill lis, Dr. Frederick Langsam.
 Margaret Baldwin, John Guse, Max Weiss, James McAden, Isa- belle Richardson. Helen Laponia, Adelina Dorner.
 Selma Peterson, Joseph Sadlier, Ruth Coffin, Esther .OLaughlin, Don Marquardt.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-15
PROBE OF MARKETS
 PROBABLE
Com m ditY Speculation May Be Investigated
 -PauIey' 1estifies

WAC1t1TTffSG ION, Jec. 3. tRl- The Senate Appropriations Commit tee today promised an early decision on whether to touch off a full scale investigation of commodity market speculation by government officials.
 The group has decided in any case that it wishes to hear further from Edwin w Pauley, Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Army, who already has disclosed himself as speculator in the million dollar class. The date of the next appearance of Pauley, former Democratic Ma tional Treasurer, has vet to be fixed
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-15
G0pERS OF OREGON MAY GIVE SUPPORT
 TO GOV. WARREN N

PORTLAND, ore, Dec. 15.--lP-- Oregon Republicans disclosed to- day that plans were in the works to win Oregon's Republican con- vention delegation for Gov Earl Warren of California at the State Preferential Primaries next May.
 This was the first positive in dication of Warren activity out side California since he announc ed his candidacy last month for the Presidential nomination at the Philadelphia convention in June.
 In his announcement at that time. however, Warren specifically declared he would not seek dele gates outside California, nor would he actively campaign per sonally.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-15

.sThe NEWBERG Line''
 THE NEWBERG LINE is sensation is new, if is novel, il is unique.
 Large shipment arrived direct from New York; You'll bel deiqhted with these CANDY SPECALTES and TOY NOVELTIES
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-15
ARMED RUSSIANS HOLD UP, BREAK
 INTO U. ]. TRAIN

BERLIN, Dec. 15.-lR-Fifteen heavily-armed Russians held up and broke into a U. s. Army supply train recently on the road to Ber- lin in the Soviet occupation zone, the American Provost Marshals office said today.
 A report made by American train guards to their commanding off cer said the Russians were intoxi- cated. No shots were fired and although the Russians broke the seals on nine cars in the 53-car train no loot was taken, the re- port said.
 The incident occurred at night at the small station of Wildpark near Potsdam.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-15
PIONEER CARD PARTY

Because their card party given in November was such success. the Pioneers of Alaska and the Auxiliary will hold another card party next Friday evening at 8 o'clock in the I. O. o. F. Hall. Everyone is in- vited to attend and tables of bridge,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-15

pinochle and whist will be played. Prizes will be awarded and de- licious made refreshments will be served
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THE THRILL OF MUSIC
 LATEST AIR NEWS
 Feature at 7:50-10:00
TRAPPING BEGINS

The trapping season for South cast Alaska will open tomorrow The season, this year, will extend for only one rs9nth, and will close on January 15 The SEE Alaska district ooeS as far north as Cape 4"'rw1ather. ~s" f'yF
 "lntars get Results!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-15
SPECIAL MEETING OF
 CITY COUNCIL TONIGHT

There will be a special meeting of the City Council tonight at 8 o'clock. The chief discussion will be concerning rental of the base ment of the AB Hall
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-15
CAA MAN HERE

John L. Cummings. with the Civil Aeronautics Administration, is stopping at the Baranof.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-12-15

It will pay you to shop Home 755 If
Evening star., 1947-08-14
Janice Benson We'd
1t ST.. MattbeW's

In a lovely all-white wedding on
Monday evening, Miss Janice L.
Benson, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph L. Benson, became the bride
of Mr.. Hugh B. Bauer, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Hugh E. Bauer of Union
City, N. j. The double-ring cere-
mony took place at 7 o'clock in st.
Matthews Cathedral, the Rev. Will
liam J. Await officiating. A re-
ception followed Immediately at the
Admiral Club, where the brides
parents also had a cake to cele-
brate their 18th wedding anniver-
sary.
The bride wore a white chantilly
lace gown with a short train, a veil
of silk illusion falling from a coro-
net of chantilly lace and seed pearls
Her bouquet was Of white roses and
stephanotis; her string of pearls
a gift of the bridegroom. Her sis
ter, Miss Jean Benson, was maid
of honor and Miss Shandelle Riddle
was bridesmaid. Both wore white
taffeta gowns set off by their cap;
and bouquets of deep red roses and
baby's breath.
Mr.. Jared C. Benson, brother OF
the bride, was best man, and Mr.
l.. D. Tharp, jr., ushered.
When the bridal couple return
from their honeymoon in the Po-
conos, they will make their hons
in Washington. Mr.. Bauer was re-
Gently discharged from the Navy
after four years service.