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The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-17
The " ashlngton Merry Go Round
by DRGW PEARSON

Aboard the t'rlenGsa.p Train One thing I've noticed about gov ernors in the Western part of the USA is that they pretty much forget about who's a Democrat and who's a Republican. Gov. Earl Warren of California, for instance, seems to be on intimate terms with Gov. Vail Pittman Of Nevada, though one is a Republican, the other Demo- crat. And all the Democratic gov ernors in the West swear by War rnn, though he's Republican.
 Perhaps this is because they're more broadgauged and mind- cd in the West Or perhaps it's be- cause the Western governors have to gang up on the Eastern penny pinchers in Congress who want to cut off their reclamation money. Anyway, here are some quick ap- praisals I made of fellow passengers on the Friendship Train:
 Governor Putnam of Nevada Came out to the West from Mis- sissippi, and the rugged deserts of Nevada haven't worn off his south crn charm. Pittman was a miner, lumber dealer, and Jack-of- all-businesses in the early days be- fore Nevada was state. finally settling down to newspaper publish ing at Ely. Mrs. Pullman helps run the paper. .Pittman governs the sixth largest state ill the union, with the least population, but he knows every corner of it. When it came to loading food for the Friendship Train, he collected trucklcads from all parts of the state-even 700 miles from the trains scheduled route, in Las Ve- 1as. For many years, Plttman tcok a back seat in state politics while his elder brother, Key, serv- ed as US Senator from Nevada But on Keys death, brother Vail scared the daylights out of Senator Pat McCarran by almost defeating him in the Democratic primary. Tn fact, if it hadn't been for some peculiar last-minute voting by cas-
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MODERN MERCHANT
 FLEET I5 pR0p05ED;; SERVICE TO ALA5KA

WASHINGTON. Nov. l7.-A1- A Presidential committee has recom- mended that the government pro- vide hundreds of millions of dol- lars to help build a modern, effi- cient" merchant fleet in the inter- ests of national defense. It called for construction of 46 high quality passenger vessels over the next four years-at a cost of sl50OOO,000 a year-and for inception of an additional program to build oil tankers and dry cargo ships.
 The report was released by Pres ident Truman without comment on it's merits, but an expression Of hope that it will prove help ful" to Congress, government agen- cies and the public. The committee recommened goy- ernment building of ships for ser vice with Alaska, Puerto Rico and the Pacific Islands. the ships to be placed under private operation |. at price which offers reasonable prospects of commercial success
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-17
ELIzkBETH'S GIFTS PUT ON DISPLAY AT
 ST. IAMES' PALACE

LONDON, Nov. 17.-4R-Tne King and Queen gave Princess Elizabeth a necklace of pea-sized diamonds and rubies today for her Royal marriage Thursday to It. Philip Mountbatten.
 Tie glittering jewels were from the personal collection of the Royal Family. The necklace, an inch wide, was the most dazzling present shown to reporters in a display of more than 1900 gifts which already have arrived at St. James Palace.
 King George VI and Queen Eli zabeth also gave their heiress-ap- parent two strings of pearls the size of small grapes.
 Dowager Queen Mary presented diamond earrings, a diamond tiara, a stomacher and a diamond brooch. She had inherited some of the gems from Queen Victoria.
 The glass bowl sent by President and Mrs. Truman also was display ed at St. James
 Four visiting kings and six visit ing queens are among the 27 Royal personages already assembled for the nuptials of the handsome couple at Westminster Abbey It was the largest assembly of European Roy alty in ten years since the King was crowned ill succession to Ed ward VIII, who has received no in vitation to his niece's wedding.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-17
vishinsky Says "Frenzied"
 ljpsurae Favors War with
 Russia; War -Mongering ''

NEW YORK, Nov. l7.-lR-An- drei Y. Vishinsky says he has ob- serred a "frenzied" upsurge of op- inion favoring war with Russia, and that American policies in Ger many apparently are aimed at preserving the remnants of Fas- cism" so that Germany can be di- rected against Russia
 The Soviet deputy Foreign Min ister and chief Russian delegate to the United Nations, addressing a dinner given by the National Coun- cil of Soviet-Amer!can Friendship last night, renewc, his "warmonger- ing" charges, and declared:
 T have been here Tor two and a half months and I saw with my own eyes and heard with my own ears that there is frenzled ideo- logical up surge of public opinion in favor of war with the Soviet Union.'
 Under such conditions and acti- vities, the work of the Council of A m erica n-Soviet Friendship be- comes even more significant
 Discussing his charge that Ameri- can policy seems to be directed to- ward pitting Germany against Rus sia, Vishinsky said John Foster Dulles. U. s. delegate to the UN Assembly. was referring to this when he told the Assembly recently that the United States would not retreat to Potsdam."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-17
kLA5kA SAILS SOUTH

Northland IralSpoftat.onS Alas ka arrived in Juneau rom the north at l o'clock this afternoon bringing one passenger from Skag- way and 13 from Sitka.
 The steamer pulled out on its southbound trip at 2:30 with "A persons for Seattle, eight for Pe- tersburg, four for Ketchikan and one for Wrangell. There were also 18 passengers aboard for southern points from north of Juneau.
 Arrivals at Juneau from Sitka were: John Steward, Mrs. Gertie Beregin, Mrs. H. Kirmse, Mrs. Hel- en Welch, John R. Hays, Bill Hixon
 James Howard, Mrs. James How ard Lillian Howard, Wesley Will lard, Louise Shelton, Mckay Nal colm, Hunt Gruening.
 Skagway to Juneau: James Pat ters9n.
 Juneau to Seattle: Mrs. J. Mahar Mrs. c. Rogers, Mrs. J. Brown Kilda Raatikainen, Alice Emerson J. J. Mahar Mrs. s. Baker, Will liam Schmidt, Kathryn Maloney Gladys Wichser, Dick Shoemaker Elliott Frenming, Mrs. Elliot Fremming, David Fremming, V. c Bingham, Dorothy Bingham.
 Edith Person, s. Person, Mar tin Nelson, D. Sorensen, w. Nleh- olsen, w Mahoney, Roy Monson Barbara Chapman.
 To Petersburg. Thelma Osborne R. Harbin, D. Brebelbis, w. c. Mackie, Mrs w. c. Mackie, Fred File. Patricia Ann Concannon, c. Hoogendorn.
 To Ketchikan: J. Liddle, Mrs. J Liddle, B. R. Aikens, Raymond Bolton.
 To Wrangen: R. Dempster.
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OSCAR HENDRICKsoN DIES

Oscar Hendrickson, Il years old, passed away this morning at 645 o'clock in St. Ann's Hospital A widower, Hendrickson was born on October IA, 1877, in Sweden.
 He had worked as laborer at both the Pelican Cold Storage and the Juneau Cold Storage, but has been at the hospital since August
 Hendrickson's only known relative is sister. Mrs. Peter Kearle, who lived in Michigan. But they lost track of each other 20 years ago, and her present whereabouts is un- known. Funeral services are pend ing at the Charles w. Carter Nor tuary.
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STELLA SlMOh5ON
 DIES EARLY TODAY

Mrs. Stella Simonson, 30 years of age, passed away this morning at 2;4o o'clock in the Government Hospital
 She is survived by . two small children at Haines House, an eight year-old brother at Winfield Home; sister, Marjorie Benson at Pope Plus Mission in Skagway; and a brother, Benjamin Benson, believed to be at Fort Richardson, Anchor age.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Simon son are pending arrangements at the Charles w. Carter Mortuary.
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YOUTH JAILED ON
 SPEEDING CHARGE
 AND HITTING cop

Bill Tonsgard, l9, was jailed Sat- urday night hy City Police follow ing an altercation with police and a wild chase through town when he sought to evade arrest for driving 40 miles an hour. When he was finally caught, it took three policemen to handcuff him and take him to jail after he had re- fused to submit to arrest and had tried to hit one patrolman.
 He was booked for speeding 40 miles per hour, disorderly con- duct and resisting arrest. This morning, City Magistrate William A. Holzheimer fined the youth $50.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-17
Cub Pliers Are
 WhiteE1orse

NORTHWAY, Alaska, Nov. IT, R-Dogged by poor weather George Truman and Cliff Evans hoped today for clear skies so they could move their slow-moying round-the- world flight to Edmonton, Alta.
 The two fliers jumped to White horse, Y. T., Saturday in three hour, twenty minute flight from this field near the Alaska Yukon boundary, but weather conditions forestalled Sunday hop to Ed monton.
 Present plans call for by-passing the Pacific Northwest and hop ping direct to Los Angeles from an airport near the Canadian border.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-17
Hans FIoe
 Passes On

SEATTLE. Nov. IT, -R-Hans Flos, 61, widely known in the fishing industry both here and in Alaska, died Sunday morning in hospital after a short illness.
 Foe, who was born in AaleSund, Norway, came to the United States in 1905 Since 1911 he had Teen an associate of the p. E. Harris and Company in the Alaska Sal mon Industry, and was director of that company at the time of his death. He was general superin- tendent of the Hawk Inlet salmon cannery since 1917 and also was interested in the herring and tuna fishing industries.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-17
WANTS NO CHANGE IN
 LABOR ACT
Congress Is Cautioned by SChweIIenbath Would
 Raise Minimum Waqe

WASHINGTON. Nov. 17.-tR-- Secretary of Labor Schwellenbach called upon Congress today to spurn all suggestions for tampering with the 40-hour week provisions of the wagehour act The Cabinet officer also urged quick action to hike the present Accent an hour minimum wage to 75 cents.
 His testimony was prepared for has been studying proposals for changes in the nine year old statute covering workers whose output crosses state lines.
 Noting that the law sought to establish 40-hour work week as a normal schedule by requiring time and one half premium pay ments for all time worked after 40 hours, Schwellenbach told the committee:
 Some persons are now urging llldb lAlC ONNl bAiiA1 lACN be repealed outright or be made ineffective by making the time and one-half apply either to the minimum wage or to any rate agreed to by the employer and the employee.
 Overtime Requirements
 At the beginning of our defense program, there were arguments sim liar to those now heing advanced that the overtime requirements ;. |. would hinder production. Events clearly disproved these assertions.
 With the present labor force over ten million larger than the wartime force, we certainly can achieve full production without sacrificing this basic standard of our labor legislation. Should the time come when serious unem- ployment again threatens our econ omic structure, we shall be grate- ful for . law which will serve to prevent the anomaly of men walking the streets begging for work while other workers are being forced to work long and burdensome hours
 Industry Authority While calling for a new 75-cent minimum, Schwellenbach said in- dustry committees operating under the law should be given authority to reduce wages for particular in dustries to 65 cents an hour when ever necessary to cope with special situations"
 The Secretary said the Accent minimum was not intended ito be a final goal' and that changes in wage and price relationships since 1888 have made it clearly obso- lete.'
 Contending that the amount of money involved in boost to 75 cents would involve only one per cent of the nations wage bill, SchWellcnbach added "The econ- omy Of our country can absorb with ease" such an increase
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STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK. Nov 17.--Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 4h American Can 83ls. Anaconda 35I Curtiss-W Wright 5As. International Harvester 36A, Kennecott 48li. New York Central l3i9 Northern Pacific 194, U. $. Steel TAI, Pound S4.03is . Sales today were 100000 shares.
 Averages today are as follows: :: industrials l804l, raiis 4709, utili- ties 3402,
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LEGION TO MEET

The Pan American Airways film, Wings Over Ireland will be shown at the meeting of the Juneau Post, American Legion at their regular meeting tonight at o'clock in the Dugout.
 Business to be discussed this eve- ming includes further discussion concerning the lot All members are urged to attend this important meeting.
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MEMS CHORUS REHEARsE

There will be a regular rehearsal mEeting of the Juneau Mems Chor- us this evening at ' o'clock in ths Odd Fellows Hall.
 Work is progressing on music fol the concert which has been tenta- lively scheduled for December F. but Director Ernest Ehler and all the members would welcome some additional voices for the tenor sec tion of the group.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-17
LUTHERAN JUNIOR CHOIR
 PRACTICE ON WEDNESDAY

The Junior Choir of the Luther an Church will hold it's first prac- tice for this year on "Wednesday evening, Nov. 19, at o'clock. Since the Junior Choir is to sing at the Thanksgiving Day service it is im- portant that all members be pre- sent
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-17
COLE RITES TUESDAY

Funeral services for Amos P Cole have been scheduled for 7 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at ttl Chapel of the Charles w. Garter Mortuary. The Rev. G. Herbert Hillerman will give the eulogy, and interment will be in Evergreen cem- etery.
 Mr. Cole was the father of James V. Cole, Juneau tugboat and pile driver owner For many years the elder Cole was in civil engineering in tn Pacific Northwest and Alaska,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-17
STEAMER MOvEMtNTS

Denali, from Seattle, scheduled to arrive at ' a. m tomorrow bound west.
 Ring Splice scheduled to sail from Seattle November 20.
 Princess Norah scheduled to sail from Vancouver Nov. 2l.
 Baranof scheduled to sail from Seattle November p.
 Alaska in port and sailed south at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-17
POLICE COURT NEWS

Two men received jail sentences this morning from City Magistrate William A. Holzheimer on charges of being drunk and disorderly. Ern- est Francis was sentenced to 20 days in jail and John J. Young received a 30 day suspended sen tence
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-17
SHE'S FOR DIVORCE

Mrs. Rhea Smith filed suit Tor divorce today against Charles T.. Smith in U. S. District Court here. She charged him with cruel and inhuman treatment. She asks for the return of her former name of MacFarlane. They were married Tn Seattle, June 28, l946 and have no children. A property settlement has already been made. The suit was placed by attorney N. c. Ban field.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-17
GEN. MEYERS INVOLVED IN
 BIG DEALS
Important testimony Civ en by President of
 Aviation Electric Co.

WASHINGTON, Nov l7-LR-- B. II. Lamarre, President of the Aviation Electric Co.,, of Dayton, Ohio, said today Maj Gen. Bennett E. Meyers put up all the money to organize the firm but that his name was later crossed out of the records, Lamarre- testified before the Sen ate War Investigating Committee which heard last week that the Dayton concern received over a million dollars worth of war buSi- ness.
 Lawrence D. Bell, President of the Bell Aircraft Corp, said he sent $1,053,000 worth of subcon- tracts to Aviation Electric at Mey- CTS suggestion.
 Meyers, now retired from the Army, was Deputy Chief of Air Force Procurement (purchasing) during the war
 Discover Penalties
 The Senate Committee is inquir- ing into his activities in that post.
 Individual Senators have noted publicly during the hearings thas statutes provide penalties up to two years imprisonment for government purchasing officers convicted of dealing with firms in which they have financial interest.
 Lamarre said he removed Meyers name from the articles of incor- poration at Meyers direction.
 He had testified earlier that he was brought into the war contract company to protect Meyers fin ancial interest in the company.
 Lamarre said he had a S35 a week job and his wife was secre- tary to Meyers when the Army of ficer gave him the job with the Dayton concern.
 Lamarre said he thought it was some time in 1943 that he removed Meyers name from the firms re- ceres.
 Chairman Ferguson (RMich) wanted to know whether Meyers explained why he wanted his name removed
 Stock Deal
 T don't recall that he told me exactly why" Lamarre said, but l had gained the impression from him that in his position in the Ar my he could not afford to be con- neeted with any company"
 Lamarre testified that Meyers put up the $500 for the original capital investment, although the 800 shares of stock were not issued in his name, and that he later paid bills apprcx.mating S6,000 and received six percent demand notes in return. He said further that Meyers made the original entries in the firm s bocks at his home at Wright Field, Dayton, in Lamarre's presence.
 Committee Counsel William P. Rogers asked him: There was no doubt that he Meyers was the boss and he owned all the stock?" That is right" Lamarre said.
 The firm was organized in late 1889.
 Late today Lamarre testified that although his salary in 194l was car ried on the company's books at about S31,0 900, approximately S28,0OO of this sum was paid to Maj. Gen. Bennett E. Meyers.
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4 Statements Of Truman .AppIauded

WASHINGTON, Nov. l7--tP- Republicans and Democrats joined today in applause after these four statements by President Truman in his message to a joint session.
 Our people know that our in fluence in the world gives an op- portunity- unmatched in history to conduct ourselves in such a manner that men and women of all the world can move out Of the shadows of fear and war into the light of freedom and peace
 We are convinced that the best way to prevent future wars is to work for the independence and well-being of all nations"
 And yet we cannot afford, and we do not intend. to let current differences with some nations deter out efforts to cooperate in friendly fashion and to assist other nations who, like us, cherish freedom and seek to promote the peace and stability of the world"
 The prompt provision by the Congress for interim aid will be convincing proof to all nations of our sincere determination to sup port the freedoms loving countries of Western Europe in their en- deavors to remain free and to be- come fully self lf-supporting once again
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-17
LOGAN POOL CHAMP

Bill Logan is the new pool cham pion Of the local Teen Age Club, winning his title yesterday after noon, taking hard fought match from Bill Schmitz
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-17
HERE FROM WHITTIER

G. E. Johnson of Whittier is stopping at the Gastineau.
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J. O. Bazard of Hope, Alaska, is registered at the Gastineau.
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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-11-14
Young Adults
Orgonize New
Social Club

Twenty people Of Minneapolis
young adult set have organised q
new social club called CLUB UNo-
SCORE. and so named because uRO
means one and Of course . score
10 twenty,
The officers Of the club are rs
follows: president, Maurice Howell;
vice president, Leroy Bell; secrC'
tary, Mary 10 CrenShaw, and treas
ursr, J. Bert Wade.
Other members Of the club are
Thsrese Bailey, Jewell Beck, Donald
Brown, Shirley Cannon, Norman
Carter, Boyd Crawford, Carl and
Bill Fraction. Henry Franklin, Mar
gRret Grissom, Mary Ice, Hobart
Mitchell, and Jeanne Stephens,
The club is very young rs yet
but keep your eyes ON these Min
neRpolitans, they're going places
They will introduce themselvel
formally to the public sometime
during the Christmas holidays
Photo elsewhere in this edition,
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-11-14
Sanity City
lettings
RY GEoRGIA RUssELL

BY GEORGIA RUSSELL
There 10 no WAy 20 reach
back for the past. bat the
future h always waiting for
you 20 help yOurSelf."
--JohR Newton BAkeE
This Is the time Of the year when
that old saying. There's no place
like home, IL appreciated by every
one.
The night spots viii be kind Of
low on bnsineas, now that Jack
Frost has decided 10 pay rs . three
OF four month visit. There's moth
ing like spending q quiet, restful
evening in a warm home on the cold
bliEEardy winter nights.
Speaking Of cold nights, the Loaf
er's club certainly picked whopper
Of one to give their annual battle
Of bands. Cold as Il was, Stem hall
was wSll.hllcd with quite n few
MinnCapolitRns. including Carmen
Allen. Ida Allen. Elmo Jones,
"Footie" Hughes, Roy Crawford
and Earl Bowman.
A few Of the prominent members
81 the younger SANITY City social
set were Dorothy WoOdford,
dressed in n brown classic Hpor,
dress with painted French cuffs
Verisno Price. looking very demurS
In q beautiful plain draped black
dress Oong skirted, Of couTssl
with double strand Of pearls
around the ncckline, that always
makes stunning combination
Charlotte Perfect was Rlao sporting
. beautiful fox tuxedo wine colOred
coat that II simply stunning.
Pauline Ray and MaTRars,
Brown looked quite chic dressed In
the latest Gibson Girl" fashion
Clong -sleoved blouse and long Jared
skirt. Also q newcomer 10 our
SANITY City-~OpRI McCleVeland, Of
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-11-14

Ihe casts performance professional realistic
Avis Carter As Honey Turner the maid zip
and hippancy.
Cora Moore with only rehsarsa did wonderfully we'll in
difficult role as the houskeep and mother Of
exArmy officer Mrs Moore accepted the part
effort to the Ommunys play
worthwhile and willing to temporarily church
and civic duties practice unity
her capable husband Rev BENJAMIN Moore, breaches.
KAthie Bye In the Of Alice Landon daughter
Senator scored big hit with her beautiful perfect
diction.
appealing looking James Edwards versatile Broad
star who played Brett have this ay"wOw!" Unquote
Many Of the folks know audience
Mines Albert Allen whitney Young Vincent Owens COler,dre
Hendon, William Russell Herbert Howell Clancy
Vennum, Mines Helm wardlAw Henry Bolts Mayb
Paige Harris Betty Crawford Lola Carey De Vema
Pearl Brown oEe Dial ZPhu Turner B" Smmns and loads
LET 1T SNOW
sudden night deep
icy streets and freezing cold weather. the the
Notes Concert did cancel tho Friday
The small faithful crowd waited
THE girls wearing evening dresses forced wait that long
home for an available taxi)
Because happen be Musical Note let who
bought tickets but afraid pers
hear us-we don't blame you Thanks, anyway.
THEY TELL ME
popular newspaper evidently
saved this clipping for from THE MOnevideo News:
AIN the Minneapolis Spokesman eOumnst Helen Smith
the recognition that W. Harris
baritone Of St Paul who first place Arthur Godfrey CHS
Talent Scout show in New York
Then she asks Can you tell why many fail
recognize appreciate and do something the
people, until their gifts discovered by others Then and
only them do loosen the strings heap the praise
"Its this failure
tAent-unl somebody in New York the goods
limited TO Negroes Just human nature"
Glad you reminded Editor Ludwig Roe beginning
get worried
THIS AND THAT
Little Miss Joyce smms fveyeArod daughter Of Mr. and Mrs
James Smm celebrated birthday with friends Sterling Club
Ny Carolyn invited We and a2A hours
Saturday had
Tishl fish!
Mrs Florence BROWN Mo, intancipang
they sal Congratulations!
Mrs Marguerite Duff daughter Of Rev and Mrs w. H. ogon
former resident Minneapolis recently married DR. Rudolph Penn
prominent physician and surgeon in Evanston, III.
in
time Presiding Elder Of the ST. Paul AM.E. Conference
Mrs Penn wide bmmed hat dressmaker suit and
Of two white orchids
The newlyweds viii live In Evanston
Thanksgiving night but only ONE
and broadcast Mayor Of
vile Inaugural Ball.