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The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-31

marked past sessions of cur Territorial laW-makihg body, the earnest manner in whichJit has strWen lnder severe handicaps, to face and solve Aiaska orobems-we are even certain that the Trbunes eaders will profit from MT. Strands accounts
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-31
BEHRENDS RETURN

Mir. a-id Mrs. Julius Behrends re- turned home to Juneau aboard the Alaska after visiting in the states Tor some time.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-31
PETERSBURG HAS
 GOLD WAVE, FIRE

PETERSBURG, Alaska, Jan. 31. A temperature of l9.9 degrees be- low zero hit here yesterday, the coldest since 1924.
 There are many frozen pipes re- ported and one fire was fought during the cold weather, Loys Gift Shop, where heavy damage was done to store and fixtures before the blaze was controlled. Tie fire was caused by an overloaded stove.
 The thermometer registered 6 degrees below zero this morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-01-31

PAT HOGUE VISITING IN
 EAST, HAVING FINE TIME Having the time of her life is Miss Pat Hogue, daughter of MT.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-11-21
Celler Bill to Open
L. S. Citizenship
10 Alien Japanese

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Nov 21-The first
measure to permit the naturalization of Japa-
nesc aliens to be submitted to the special session
OF Congress was introduced yesterday by Re-
preventative Emanuel Celler, Democrat, of New
York, the Washington office of the JACL Anti
Discrimination Committee revealed today
The Celler bill, II. r. 4473, would grant ma
turalization privileges to all persons regardless
of race, color, or national origin. 1t was ac-
cepted and referred to the Judiciary Committee
of which Congressman Ceer is the ranking mi
nority member
The bill embodies the recent recommended
lions of the Presidents Committee on Civil
Rights which urged that Congress- take early
steps to modify federal naturalization statutes
to permit the granting of citizenship without re-
gard to the race color or national origin of the
applicants. The House measure Incorporates the
suggestions made to the New York congressman
by the Washington office of the JACI-ADC dur
ing the last session of Congress.
IL. H. 4473 reads as follows: "Be it enacted
by the Senate and the House of Representatives
OF the United States of America in Congress as
sembled That, all other laws to the contrary not
Wlthstandmg no person possessing all other
qualifications which arc may be prescribed by
law shall be denied naturalization on account of
race, color, or national origin.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-11-21
SOuderS to Lead
WV Music Unit

The appointment of J.R. Jackie
Souders. well-known Pacific Coast
Orchestra leader. as Director OF
Musical Activities for the Depart
ment of Washington, Veterans OF
Foreign Wars, was announced In
Seattle this week by Charles c.
Rails. state VIEW. Commander
Souders, World War II Navy vet
eran, has just returned to the state
from an engagement at a San
Francisco dance pavilion where he
followed Jan CARRIER, Tommy Dor
sey and other top-flight orchestra
into The ST. Edgewater.
Veterans of almost two years
overseas service, Souders is we'll
known to servicemen In Washing
ton, directing first, the Naval Air
Station Band at Sand Point, Sc
attic, and later at the Naval Air
Station at Pasco.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-11-21
Los Angeles Has
$1,000 Japanese
SEATTLE, SAN FRANCISCO
REACHING PREWAR FIGURES,
GOVERNMENT UNIT REPORTS

LOS ANGELES Nov 21-That the Los
Angeles "Little Tokyo" has regained it's pre-
war position as the nation 'sslargest Japanese CO.
lony was contained in a recent survey by the In
terror Departments war-agency liquidation
unit.
The Japanese population in Los Angeles
now total about 1900 compared with prewar
10000 to $1,000, the government report showed,
while rcturnees to San Francisco and Seattle
are approaching the prewar totals of $3.50 and
1000 respectively.
Most of the Japanese have returned to
small business, although prohibition of trade
with Japan and war-frozen assets still hinder
some San Francisco merchants, the report
stated
Japanese farmers, slow to return to South
along the Snake River and Boise Valleys in Ore
gon and Idaho, but the survey estimated their
holdings in the Spokane area are 60 per cent
above the 1911 figure They almost have doubled
in CALIFORNIA; Santa Clara Valley, while their
berry and vegetable crops offer little competi-
ton to white farmers tree fruits. They met
bitter anti-Japanese sentiment on their return
to the San joaquin Valley, the report added
In Los Angeles, the near-Slum area OF
"Little Tokyo temporarily m e d
"Bronxeville' when Negro war workers moved
in-again has blossomed out with dozens of
small Japanese shops and cafes.
Restaurants feature Oriental delicacies like
octopus and raw fish, complete with chopsticks,
the report continued Exotically named bars
like "The Silver Cat" dispense glasses of warm
sake-rice wine, either domestic or the carefully
preserved prewar stock from Japan, at twice the
price.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-11-21
American Ships
To Bring Mikan
To Canadians

The first shipments of japanese
oranges since 1910 will be discharg-
ed in Vancouver, B. c., when the
two American Mail Line ships, the
China Mail and the Washington
Mail, will bring a otal of 10000
bundles of japanese oranges to this
coast for the Canadian Christmas
trade.
The China Mail Is due In Vancouver
November 81 and the Washington
Mail December 8. Each vessel has
5000 bundles of oranges.
Refrigerator cars will move the
first shipment to Central and East
ern Canada. while the second ship
ment will be distributed In Bri-
fish Columbia and Western Cana
da.
David Oppenheimer, Vancouver
fruit broker, commenting on a re-
port that Canadian ships had
been pushed out of the shipping
picture by United States authorities
In Japan said the United States
ships could make the voyage to
Vancouver from Japan In ten days,
compared with II days by the Ca
madam freighters.
When perishable fruit of this
nature is concerned, speed is es-
sential," Oppenheimer said.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-11-21
80th Congress to Consider Naturalization Measure
MaSaOka Returns
To Wash. Dc.
After West Tour

With the s0th Congress Special
Session opening, Mike Masaoka,
Legislative Director Of the JACL
ADO, ended his tour of the West
Coast and returned to Washington.
D. c., this week 1t was announced
by the regional office.
Attending three District Council
meetings-Pacific Southwest. North
ern California. Pacific Northwest
and bringing the Washington re-
port to all of the JACL chapters on
the West Coast. Masaoka stated
that everywhere he went it was en-
couraging to see the increasing in
terest in the JACL. even in the
remote rural areas.
AS a result of his Northern CAL
ifornia tour. new chapters were
formed at Sacramento. Cortes,
Reedley, jacksonville and Living
ston, the report stated.
The legislative record of the Ado
titled BOX Scor on Legislation
prepared by the Pacific Coast Ado
was issued to all the JACL chapt-
ers to be sent to supporters of the
JACL legislative program both in
Northern and Southern California.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-11-21
Il NiSei Receive
Diplomas
At Ceremony

PRESIDE OF MONTERREY.
Nov. 2l-Eleven Nisei we're gradut-
ed at the 31st Commencement of
the Army Language School. &C.
cording TO Colonel Elliot r. Thorpe,
School Commandment.
Like all Commandments this
one was simple yet dignified. AS
sembled TO the right OF Soldiers
Field at the Preside of Monterey,
were the Student Officers, TO the
left, the band of the 4th Infantry
Division. Fort Ord. Between these
two groups were the companies of
enlisted men from the school and
headquarters with the graduates
forming a square q few PAGES In
front.
At the top of the steps leading
to Soldiers Field WIS the School
Commandment with the members Of
the Staff as well as the rs members
of the faculty.
ia Katsumi Mort OF Brigham.
Utah. was the honor student and
received the Scroll which Is award
cd to all honor students.
The following Nisei received the
School Diploma before the ceremo-
ny came TO a close with the play
ing of the National Anthem:
T-3 Warren T. Nishihara, Los
Angeles; ia Koichi Hirai. Los An
geleS; ia George Horishige, Sa-
cramento; ia George Kaneshiro,
Los Angeles; IA Takeshi Kubota,
Los Angeles; ia Eddie K. Miya-
motto. Cheyenne, Wyo.; IA Mark
J. Miyamoto, Cheyenne. Wyo.; ia
Katsumi Mort, Brigham, Utah; To-
milo T. Otani, San Francisco; T-4
Frank Y Watanabe, Sacramento:
ia Masaru Yamamoto Sacrament
IN
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-11-21
NiSei to Teach
Chemistry
At Cal Tech

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Nov. 21-Dr.
Tom Takashi Omori, assistant pro-
fessor of science at Carnegie Tech,
will leave the Pittsburgh school to
take new post as chemical re-
search professor at California In
stitute of Technology in Pasadena,
1t was reported last week.
DR.. Omori Is a former student of
UCLA and was resident of West
Los Angeles, Calf, before the war.
The 29-year old Nisei professor
graduated from Carnegie Tech in
1910. During the war he was en-
ployed in Washington, D. C. in
scientific research.
He will return to California with
his wife, and their two daughters.
Mrs Omori is graduate of Hami-
line University in st. Paul, MINI.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-11-21
Girl Scouts, Campfire Girls, Y-Teens
To Gather for Conference Dec. 6

For the purpose Of discussing
teenage problems and to help build
friendly relations with boys, adults,
their church and the young people
of other countries. the senior high
members of the Girls Scouts, the
Campfire Girls and the Y-Teen will
hold their fourth annual confer
ence and all-city get-together from
IL O'Clock noon. Saturday. Dec 6
at the Young Women's Christian
Association.
All members of the three organ
izations are invited to- attend and
should register In advance, accord
ing to Miss Lois Baschnagel of the
WV Teenage Staff.
Representing the various groups
will be the Misses Pat Fitzsimmons,
Marjorie Landweer and Jean Nc
Kinstry of the Horizon Club, SEN
Tor Camp Fire Girl group; Mrs. r.
johnson and the MisseG jeanne
Chetland and Joy Dillinger of the
Girl Scouts; and Mrs. Walter Mich
ael and the Misses Lois Bascfna-
gel and Carol Burrus of the Y
Teens of the WV.
A program of entertainment,
singing and discussion will be fol-
lowed by refreshments and an in
formal getAogether, Speakers of
the day will be Mrs Frank Bon
nell Of the Girl Scout Council, who
will show slides and tell Of her trip
through Europe this last summer.
Mrs. w. H. Weaver, Jr., Of the
Campfire Board will discuss boy
girl relations. The Reverand VIII
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-11-21
st. Peters YPF
TOHOld Food,
Clothing Drive

The st. Peters Young Peoples
Fellowship will hold a Thanksgiv-
ing Basket Drive to aid needy ia
miles within the community and
also send relief contributions for
the destitute persons in Japan.
The drive will be held until Nov.
~ when the food and clothing gifts
will be blessed during the celebra-
ton of the Thanksgiving Service
at 10 am, officiated by the Rev.
Alfred H. Watkins and assisted by
the Rev. G. Shoji.
Contributions of any article of
clothing or food items will be APP
preciated by the st. Peters Or
ganization. Arrangements can be
made to have the contributions
picked up by calling MA. 0216, LA
6O61, MA. 1913 or PR. 9527.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-11-21
| Munekata Heads
|Cal State BuSSei

FRESNO, Calf, Nov. 10 DIR.
Ryo Munekata, Los Angeles dem
list and former Tacoma resident,
was selected temporary chairman
of the California Young Buddhist
League, a statewide Brssei group,
which was reactivated by delegates
to the Central California YBA con-
ference here last week. Toxic Fu-
jill was chosen temporary treasur-
er.
DR.. Munekata and Mr.. Fuiii
will serve until the CYBL parley
is called next spring in the South
ern district, probably LoE Angeles.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-11-21
American GI in Japan Takes Vow
To Become Buddhist Priest

TOKYO, Nov. 21-An American
GI-believed the first such case IN
the history of Allied occupation Of
Japan-formally took his initial
VOW to become a Buddhist priest
last week in an horr-long cere-
mony at Tokyo's Koyasan Betsu-
in temple.
TVS George Levy, 81. TIC E. 9th
ST., New York city, who described
himself as a comparative reli-
zionist" was given u new Buddhist
name Of Nyokai by a Buddhist
priest who performed the ceremo-
ny and who will give him future
instructions.
A token lock OF Levy's hair was
cut off in place Of the traditional
shaving OF tonsure as a concession
to Levy's army assignment in a
Tokyo dispensary.
The six-foot tall Levy said he Is
not married to a Japanese and
nothing like that Is involved" He
said he is not renouncing any re-
ligion since he did not have one,
but was embracing Buddhism in
study, research ana interpreta-
ton Of religion"
The candlelit ceremony which
usually takes 30 minutes, stretched
to one hour because the sonorous
intonations Of the priest ,zemjl
Kusanagi, had to be translated in
to English. Levy knows only q
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-11-21
Sale Of Christmas Seals Will Aid
In Combating tuberculosis
photo BY Underwood d Undersoood)

RIGA were in 1907 at Wilmington,
Delaware by Emily Bissel who used
them to raise $500 for a small sa-
natorium and n S received
$1,000.
Christmas Seals are at work
saving lives right here in Seattle
and King County, according to An
derson One way is by providing
free chest x-rays on the Christmas
Seal X-Ray Unit which YVES bought
and is maintained by Christmas
Seals. More than 1000 persons
each week are given the opportllni-
ty Of having q free chest x-ray to
see If they are healthy. Approx
imately one person in every 300 "
rayed is discovered with active tu-
berculosis. And when tuberculosis
is found and properly treated a
life is saved. And remember, too,
he said, tuberculosis is commune
cable and the persons with unsus-
pected tuberculosis cndangers the
lives of those around him.
Another way is by financing
health education services 10
teach people the facts about tu-
bercul0sis so they can protect
their health. Movies, talks, pam
phlets, posters are used to spread
knowledge about he disease
that claims more lives than any
other communicable d | e use.
Christmas Seals also provide re-
Mobilization services to patienst
at the sanatOria. A vocational
counselor and medical social
worker of the Anti-TubercuIOsis
League staff assist the patients in
making plans for returning to
their normal life after leaving
the sanatOrium.
Local people benefit by tho
money spent Tor Christmas Seals,
OF each Christmas Seal Sale dol
lar, 95 per cent stays within the
state to fight tuberculosis, five per
cent goes to the support of the Ma
tional Association Much of this in
reality is returned 10 Seattle and
King County for the National pro-
duces health education materials,
finance medical research, and pro-
vides field services ne said.
If you do not receive Christmas
Seals by Monday, telephone the
Anti-Tuberculosis League, Ma n
1868 or write to the League, 6147
Arcade Building.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-11-21

liam II. Thompson of Woodland
Presbyterian Church will speak on
the teenagers' relationship TO the
church. Miss Leona Saunders of
the office of student affairs at the
University of Washington will have
group leadership techniques as her
topic.
About one hundred and fifty
girls are expected to attend the
conference, representing the three
organizations and all of Seattle's
senior high schools Campfire Ho-
rizon Club girls should register at
Main 7055; Y-Teens at East 1920;
and Senior Girl Scouts at Main
1851.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-11-21

Christmas Seals, those powerful
bit of paper which carry on the
nationwide fight aga1fiGt tubercu-
losis, are in the mail this week and
will be delivered to 10000 Seattle
and King County residents next
Monday, the opening day Of. the
41st annual Christmas Seal Sale.
Only source of income for the
vear-round program Of the Anti
tuberculosis League of King Coun-
ty. Christmas Seals are, as always,
one dollar a sheet, George D.. An
derson, Seal Sale Chairman an
nounced today. This year despite
the rising costs, it was decided
that the price of the Seals should
remain the same. However, If the
increased costs of anti-tuberculosis
work are to be met, more people
will be asked to buy and use more
Seals this year.
"thOuSu tuuCrCuhOSiS II q .
been pushed down from first
cause of death today, tuberculo-
sis still claims more lives than
any other disease among those
Is to A years Of age. And these
are the productive years of life,"
Anderson remarked.
Designed by Raymond Lufkin OF
Tenafly, N. j., the Christmas Seal
this year pictures pair of oxen
pulling a load of Christmas trees
over the snow. the red double
barred cross, trade mark of the
National tuberculosis Association
is prominently displayed.
The Seal symbolizes the team
work that is needed to eradicate
tuberculosis" Anderson said.
The first Seals to be sold in Anne
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-11-21

little Japanese.
At the conclusion of the rites the
priests presented Levy with a small
image of Kobo Daichi, famous
Buddhist teacher, who spread the
religion throughout Japan 1900
years ago.
Levy said his father did not
know about his action. He hoped
to attend the University of Chica-
go when he returned to the states.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1947-11-21
Alaska NiSei Joins
American Legion

JUNEAU. Alaska. Nov 21-John
Tanaka. believed to be the first Nj
sci to join any Alaska post, was in
itiated into the Juneau Post 4,
American Legion recently.
Tanaka was valedictorian of the
Juneau High school in 1912 but
was unable to participate In the
exercise because of the evacuation.
The Nisei veteran. who now man
ages a Juneau restaurant. served
overseas in Italy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-07-11
ALASKA COASTAL
 AIRlINE5 CARRIES
 s ON THURSDAY

Alaska Coastal A1r..peS .--jpa tcl- cd six flights yesterday with the planes touching at Sitka, Port AL thorp, Hoonah, Tenakee, Excursion Inlet, Pelican, Haines, Skagway Tulsequah, Petersburg Wrangell and Ketchikan.
 Passengers to Sitka were MT. and Mrs. R. J. Borden, Minna Will jams, R. Bigley, MT. and Mrs. E. L. Buttner, Edgar and Marianne Buttner, J. Margit and Ed John son. The Buttner family returned to Juneau on later flight
 Bound for Ketchikan were Frank Clayton, c. Hennings, Sally Can non and Ellen Gilbert; to Peters burg, T. c. Whitesids and MT Walker; to Haines, M. Burkhart and MT. and Mrs. s. J. Swanson. From Juneau to Pelican, Ben Melvin, MT. and Mrs. Roscoe Max; to Tenakee Cannery, George James; to Port Althorp, R. L. Thanh; and to Hoonah, P, J. Ban Dor.
 Inbound passengers to Juneau from Sitka were Robert Lotion, Ce- cil w. Maxwell, Henry Moy, Jr., George Williams, Bob Corp, Don Mines and Oscar Mangsol; from Skagway, Lawrence and Aileen Ja- cobus; from Haines, MT. and Mrs.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-07-11
SAN ANTONI0' IS BIG FEATURE NOW
 AT 10TH CENTURY

The southwest of yesteryear ma jestic in its beauty and alive with excitement, adventure and romance. lives again on the screen of the 20th Century Theatre where War ner Bros newest outdoor drama. San Antonio,' filmed in glorious Technicolor, opened last night with a superb cast of players headed by stars Errol Flynn and Alexis Smith.
 As translated by the camera lens from an original screen play by Alan LeMay and w. R. Burnett, San Antonio emerges as color ful western film that is just light in every detail.
 Briefly, the story is concerned with an era in Texas history when her great nomadic cattle herds were being preyed upon by highly or ganized bands of night raiders, in an effort to decimate the herds and ruin the men who owned them. Barbed wire and fences had not yet made their appearance on the free range of Texas and it was left to the ranchers themselves to de- fend both their lives and their lands from the predatory outlaws.
 Errol is in a rough-riding, fast shooting role. Alexis Smith is the pretty girl, character always seen in westerns. Topnotch players sup port the two stars.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-07-11

Empire Wanu-ads for results!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-07-11
'J0L5ON STORY S NOW SHOWING AT
 CAPITOL THEATRE

"Tht Jolson Story" Columbia Pictures heart-tirring new film depicting the times of Americas s greatest entertainer, scared into the Capital last night on the wings of magical Technicolor and some Of the most glorious music ever con- tained in motion picture, to give those in attendance the rare treat of finding Hollywood at it's lavish best. Importantly cast are Larry Parks, Evelyn Reyes, William Ds- marest and Bill Goodwin.
 Melodious is the word for The Jolson Story" fer everywhere in the re-telling of this panorama of show business appear the beloved tunes that Jolson made famous and which remain just as famous today. There is no segment of his past, whether it be vaudeville and bur lesque days in the hinderlands, years of successive hits on Broad way, or his striking career in Holly wood, that does not conjure up at least a half-dozen haunting melod- ies, now, they are all together in one imposing cavalcade of enter tainment
 To mention only a few. "Swanee, April Showers" California Here como" About a Quarter of Nine, y Liza and You Made Me Love You"
 In one of this seasons inspired performances, Larry Parks, as Joi- son, rooms into prominence as a dazzling new star. On screen in nearly every scene, his is tremen- dous role and he makes it a tri- umphant one by the uncanny way in which he brings the famous en- tertainer to life, with gestures, man. nerisms and facial expressions that are practically perfect
 Evelyn Reyes in the romantic lead opposite Parks, also scores in impressive fashion. Her flaming haired beauty is more radiant than ever in the glowing Technicolor of the film.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-07-11
E PASSENGERS ARE FLOWN HERE BY PAA; FORTY FLOWN OUT

Pan American Airways brought 25 passengers from Seattle to Ju- neau on yesterdays flights. On the southbound flight, IA passengers were flown to Seattle and four to Ketchikan. On the flight to Fair banks, there were l6 passengers for there and six for Whitehorse.
 Passengers from Seattle to Ju- neau were: Charles Johnson, Sherry Johnson, Max M. Houck, Marlyn Call. Gerard Belanger, E. w. Davis Esther Aryeson.
 R. G. Colwell, Robert Cciwe:l, Joyce Colwell, Rita Deaton, Virgil Rarkboll, Leonard Whitaker.
 Knute Tellefson, Paula Taylor, Lillian White, Fife Betzer, Ray Lingle.
 Robert J. Sommers Russell HDrn- ine. James Rusch. Dora RuSch, Mary Breeland, Harold Magerson.
 Flying from Juneau to Seattle were. l)Cn MOIeS, NODelb Du ID, Burke Riley, Minnie Hunt, Lois Hunt. Liliie Darlin, Fred Lappi. Betty Lappi, Steve Radowits, WiE- jam Hilberg, Ted Kister, Dorotha Miles, E. c. Fowler, Glen Spang- Ter.
 Juneau to Ketchikan: George Logan, Oliver Blaine, John Moe, John Harshaw.
 Passengers from Juneau to f'air- banks were: John J. Kriegbaum, Edward J. Holland William $. Me Curry, Gordon Jacquot, Delton T. Humphreys, Richard M. Summers, William A. Provance.
 Charles Green, Jr., Wesley o. Mutkala, James w. Weber, Warren Humphrey, Camille Humphrey, Jack Boss, Joe Baker, Kathleen An drews. Ed Burrell.
 Juneau to Whitehorse: Mrs. Phil ip Smith, Philip Smith, Jr., Mrs. Eugene Nelson, Richard Nelson. Jean Fannon, s. Rautanen.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-07-11

s. J. Swanson, Tom Dyer, M. Stratton and M Hagan.
 From Pelican, Lillian knopf, and Mrs. F. Dolloff; from Hoonah, Nell lie Hanson; from Excursion Inlet, MT. and Mrs. Fred E. Laube, from Tulsequah, William Atkinson; from Ketchikan, MT. and Mrs. E. K. Silva, Mildred Maynard, James Ev- ans and J. ". Smith; from Wran- gell, w. H. Earnest; from Peters, burg, A. Bergerson, William Living stone and Elsie Burke.