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The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-07
BETA SIGMA pHI
 FINISHES PLANS
 FOR DANCE HERE

The spring model meeting ol the Beta Sigma Phi was conducted in the Gold Room of the Baranof Tuesday night by President Joyce Williams.
 The social program was in charge of Mrs. Leland Dunlap who gave a brief resume of the activities of Beta Sigma Phi. Members ans wered roll call with quotations describing the beauties of nature and a group discussion followed.
 Mrs. Ray Renshaw spoke on floral arrangements, giving first brief history of the recognition If the beauties of flowers in the ancient times and then describing the intricacies of flower arrang- ing, explaining the value of bal ance, contrast of color and lines in order to bring out the true beauty of flowers.
 Mrs William Carter described the necessity of recreation in ev- cry day living and differentiated between keenly competitive sports which often become an anxiety to the sportsman, and the true pleasure of relaxing recreation.
 Final plans were discussed re- garding the spring formal to be held April IT in the Gold Room.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-07
SPRING REUNION OF
 SCOTTISH RITE $
 STARTED HERE TO-DAY

The Spring Reunion of the Scot tish Rite Masonic Bodies commenced this afternoon at 3 o'clock with a class of local and out-of- town candi- dates, eight of whom are from Pet ersburg, taking the degrees from the 4th to 32nd inclusive.
 This evening the 14th degree will be conferred in full form; Thursday the 18th degrees, w.-ich will be fol- lowed by an organ .ecital by Mrs. Wilda Faunce Husted.
 Work will continue Friday eve ming with the concluding work Sat- urday evening preceded by banquet at 6:30 o'clock.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-07
MISSING
 PLANE IS
 LOCATED

VERLOT RANGER STATION Mt. Baker National Forest, April '. R-A two-man mountain search rg team reported today the find ing of three airmen dead in the wreckage of their Air Force Reserve plane on Pilchuck Peak.
 Another searching mission also was successful on the 5,344-foot peak as a missing member of the mountain rescue party was found safe after being unreported over night and most of this morning.
 The plane was found about 2 p. m. yesterday afternoon by Bob Craig and Iris Spring, both of &c., attle.
 Bodies of the planes three occu- pants were found in the plane,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-07
SOAP BOX MOVIES SHOWING TONIGHT;
 NEW REGULATIONS

All prospective scau boxers are urged to attend the meeting i'll the grade school auditorium to be held at 7:30 o'clock this evening. Don Skuse, chairman of the soap box committee, said that films of last years local race will be shown, after which the 1948 race regulations will be discussed.
 Skuse said that a sample booklet of l948 regulations governing race car building has been received, and that enough copies of the book have been ordered for the Juneau en- trantS.
 Several sponsors for the race have already been contacted and the as- signment of sponsors will be unde- taken at tonight's meet.
 The race pictures, made possible by Don Horter, Malcolm Greany and Dr. c. c. Garter, require about 25 minutes to be shown.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-07
CATHOLIC INQUIRY CLASS

The first meeting of a Catholic Inquiry Class will be held in the Catholic Parish Hall, which is on the top floor of the Catholic school building at Fifth and Harris, this evening at 8 o'clock
 The Catholic Inquiry Class is held in order to give Catholics and non- Catholics an opportunity for in- formation concerning the doc- trines and ceremonies of the Cath olic Church. In each of the class
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-07
DRIVE FOR SEASONAL
 MEMBERSHIP IN JCk SPARED HERE TO-DAY

A orlve for seasonal memoersnip in the Juneau Concert Association was begun today and will continue until April 16, according to an- nouncement by A. w Blackerby, chairman of the Membership Com mittee. The same policy followed last year of selling memberships for the entire l948-49 season rather than for the individual concert will again be in effect. However, guest admissions at S5 each for indivi- dual concerts will be available at the theatre for out-of-town guests cnly immediately before each con- cert Cost of seasonal membership is 7.50. Student tickets for the sea- son are S2.50. It is contemplated that at least three and possibly four con- certs will be held during the coming season, depending on the success Of the membership drive.
 The Juneau Concert Association was formed in 1946 as a non-profit organization for the purpose ot bringing musical and dramatic ar tists to Juneau. The membership for the first season numbered 52l. Last year the membership increased to 635 and the goal set for the com ing season by the Membership Com mittee, according to Chairman Blackerby, is 750.
 An increased membership will assure more concerts during the sea- son, as well as the better artists. The Association hopes to again tring Kenneth Spencer to Juneau next year in connection with his scheduled appearances at Anchor age and Fairbanks. MT. Spencer is the basso who made such a tremen- dous impression upon an enthusias- tic Juneau audience last January. MT. Blackerby pointed out that decision on the number ot artists to appear during the coming season cannot be made until the present drive is concluded as funds must be assured before artists can be def initely booked. A varied program is planned in order to please all tastes
 A financial report for the 1947-48 season was made during a recent meeting of the Membership Com mittee It showed that total receipts were $4,5o0 Artists appearing dur ing the previous season were the English Duo CVictoria Anderson and Viola Morris with Phyllis Dilworth as accompanist) and Kenneth Spen- cer with Melvin Owens, accompanist. The famous Canadian pianist Joan Gabriel is scheduled to appear on April 16. The total cost for each concert, including the travelling expenses of the artists, was in the neighborhood of s1,100. Taxes amounted to s7o0. Incidental expen- ses for such items as advertising, stamps, piano tuning and moving amounted to S160
 The Board Of Directors of the ASSOI-dt4ON tOllSlSlS o1 EiAtSL Ell lers, President; William Jorgenson, Recording Secretary; Mrs. Fred Eastaugh. Corresponding Secretary and A. w. Blackerby, Chairman, Membership Committee. Elsewhere in this issue appears an advertise ment listing the names of the sales men who will solicit seasonal mem- berships.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-07

they reported. Capt James E. Mo Laughlin, pilot. and 2d Ut Fran cis A. Geyer, the co-pilot, were crushed against the instrument panel. The body of T-Sgt. Carl T. Fields of Puyallup was behind them.
 Spring and Craig said it would be almost impossible to remove the bodies at the present time because of avalanche conditions and heavy snow.
 The plane, missing since last Friday enroute from McChord Field to Sand Point Naval Air Station, crashed into vertical cliff at about the 4,0OO foot ele- vation, they reported.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-07
EMBLEM CLUB ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS
 ON THUR5DAY EVENING

Juneau Emblem Club No. 90 will meet tomorrow night in the Elks Hall at 8 o'clock and all members are urged to attend as there will be the annual election of officers.
 After the business meeting and election, Miss Mary Golf will show colored slides of South America. Refreshments will be served by the following committee: Chair man. Belle Hudson, Ellen Miller, Lucille Mahoney, Irma Johnson, Rosellen Lillegraven and Mary Jane Stringer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-07

es time will be given to discus sion and questions dealing with these doctrines.
 Non- Catholics attending these classes do not obligate themselves in any way to continue with further classes or instructions. There is no charge for attendance. All Catholics and non-Catholics are cordially invited.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-07
ADA REPORTS BIG
 INCOME FOR 1947

SAN FRANCISCO, April 7--tR- Alaska Packers Association report ed net income of $3,207.7S4 or S58.0l per share of stock in 1947.
 This compared with net of $625,- l42 or S11.53 per share in the previous year The company is 976 percent owned by the Califor- mia Packing Corp.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-07
:, VOTING AT KODIAK

KODIAK Alaska, April 7.-Elec- tion ret -,-..4s at Kodiak went as fol- lows:
 For Mayor; Lee C. Bettinger l72, Talmage L. Smith 95, Emil Knud- sen (write in 7S, Wes Rhoades (write in 1.
 For the Council with top three be- ing winners were. William Worth POI, Ellen Dawson 181, V G. Ellis 147, L. J. Norman 131, w. A. Can non 130, Tom Nachand 124, Harold Sivesind 113 and Emil Knudsen (write in) l
 School Board count: Wilton White 341, and Louise Cocn and Ken Wade Cboth write-insl boiled l vote each.
 NEW MAYOR. ANCHORAGE
 ANCHORAGE, Alaska, April T. ID 1yitl, fipaI ton,llatfo,1c not az
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-07
Confirm
 Hoffman

WASHINGTON, April 7--LR-The Senate has confirmed Paul c. Hoff- man, to direct the European Reeov- cry program The action came just four days after enactment of the $500, ,0O0,0C0 plan to help Western Europe back on it's feet
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-07
SEWARD ELECTION

SEWARD, Alaska, April 7.-4R- Eugene Lanier was elected Seward Mayor yesterday in an electio. which drew a record 52l ballots.
 He had a 241 to l93 margin ove' Dan Carlos Brownell, the runner up.
 Russell Painter was reelected to the two-year City Council term and Oscar Dahl for the one-year term.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-07
FROM PETERSBURG

Mrs. J. G. Taylor, Clifford Fenn. T. o. Hansen, V. A. Counter and R. E. Torwick, all from Petersburg, are staying at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-07
KETCHIKAN VISITORS

Irl Thatcher, Donald Vinsent and A. H. ziegler, from Ketchikan are registered at the Baranof Hotel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-07
cooTEE SCRATCH TONIGHT

The regular Scratch of the Ju- neau Pup Tent No. 4, Military Order Of the Cootie, will be held at o'clock tonight in the VFW Jeep Club.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-07
RAY K0HLER lS ELECTED MAYOR
 AT FAERBANk!
Ccontinued from Page One,

474 votes cast. For Council, Carro. Clausen, John Longworth, Waite Peterson. Ruth Sandyick was el ected to the School Board.
 For a City Liquor Store, the vott was 298 for and 161 against
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-07
FREEDOMS so COMBINING

RAPID CITY-tR- A statewide alarm was broadcast when sol- dier escaped from the guardhouse at the army airfield here, Four teen hours later the soldier sur .endered. He'd spent his hours of liberty" huddled under a nearby building.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-07

L. P. Rogers ana Morgan Davies, rom Anchorage, are staying at ne Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-08-16
National Forest Timber
 For Sale

Sealed bids will be received by the Regional Forester, Juneau, AL aska, up to and including g am. August 30, 1948, for all the mer- chantable dead timber, standing or down, and all the live timber mark ed or designated for cutting, on an area totaling approximately 32 acres |on the east shore and near the
 mouth of Cowee River. Tongass Ma |tional Forest, Alaska, estimated to be 100000 feet B.M., more or less, of Sitka spruce and western hem
 lock saWtimber, and 1,200 linear feet, more or less, of piling. No bid of less than $2.5o per M. feet B.M. for spruce sawtimber, $l.00 per M feet B.M. for hemlock sawtimber,
 1c per linear foot for piling up to
 and including 95 feet in length and |1kc per linear loot for piling. over 95 feet in length will be considered. $500 must accompany each bid. to be applied on the purchase price, refunded, or retained in part as ll- quidated damages, according to the conditions of sale. Primary manu- facture outside of the Territory of
 Alaska of any part of the timber is
 subject to the consent of the Re-
 gional Forester. The right is re- served to reject any or all bids re- ceiyed. Before bids are submitted,
 full information concerning the tim
 Der, the. conditions of sale and the submission of bids should be ob-
 tained from the Division Supervisor,
 Juneau, Alaska, or the Regional Forester, Juneau, Alaska.
 First publication, July 30, 1948..
 Last publication, Aug. 16, l948.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-08-16
RADIO LOG
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 DIAL 1460-JUNEAU
 MONDAY EVENING 5:00-Welcome to Juneau. 5:15-Community Center. 5:30-Totem Talks. 5:45-waltztime at Dinner. 6:00-News. 6:l5-Animal World Court. 6:2O-DR. DAMAGES. 6:45-Sports on the Spot. 7:OO-Frank Morgan. 7.30-ARTHUR GODFREY-CBS. 8:00-News. 8:15-Little Ol Opry. 8:3o-wINNER TAKE ALLEGES. 9:00-News. Viking Varieties. 9;3O Family Theatre. :00-News. 1O:15-Langworth Orchestra. l0:30-Forecasts.
 Sign Off. Tuesday Morning and Afternoon
 Sign On. 7:0O-Alarm Clock Club. 7:15-Western Melodies. 7:30-Radio Reporter. 7:45-Music in the Morning. 8:15-News. 8:2O-Morning Thought. 8:25-Forecast. 8:30-Fred Waring. 9:0o-SING ALONG-CBS. 9:30-Forecast. 9:32-Sunrise Serenade. 9:45-Silver Platter. 10 :00--News. 10:05-Lenny Herman Quintette. 10:15-Melody Roundup. -Milady's Memo. II .OO-Music We Love. II :30-JERRY WAYNE ORGIES
 TRACES. II :45-Listener' Digest. II .55-ForecaSt. 12:00-Four Knights. 12:15-NewS. 12 2:30-Luncheon Date. :00-Music for America. 1:30--Art Baker. 200 My Friend Irma. 2.3O-One Night Stand. 3:00-INvITATTON TO LEARN
 ING-CBS. 3:30-Make It Music. .30-Village Store. All programs subject to change due to conditions beyond our con- trol. RE-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-08-16
TWO TIME WINNERS
 IN SALMON DERBY

Inasmuch as there were more pri- zes on hand than winners to claim them in the recent Salmon Derby, the following lucky fishermen shared in the remaining prizes as follows:
 M. J. Furness, Gus George, Dick Garrison, E. l.. Hunter, Mrs. R. B. Brown. Mrs. Evelyn Cecotti, Ellis Reynolds, J. E. Messer, Vergie Smith, Hal Sheldon, Sidney Pollock, G. H. Van Vert. Irma L. Geyer, Steve Johnson, John Klingbeil, Jack L. Sturtevant, Norman R, Buoy, Irene Furlong, Dr. John Geyer and Mrs. N. R. Buoy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-08-16
FILE SUIT AGAINST
 HAYNES VET COOP

ANCHORAGE, Aug. 16-A suit was filed here today against tlie Veterans Alaska Cooperative Com pany by c. J. Burris, Helen G. Bur ris, Bruce Cruikshank and Ray A. Dillon, stockholders in the venture.
 In a 10-page complaint, the plain tiffs ask that the officers and direc- tors be enjoined from taking salaries from the company funds, plead for an accounting of funds and ask that a receiver be appointed.
 The company was formed in 1946 to purchase the army's old Chilkoot Barracks at Haines for sl05.000.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-08-16
HOSPITAL NOTES

Admitted to St. Ann's Hospital over the weekend were Mrs, Raino Williamson, Neil Gallagher, Mrs. Roy Peratrovich, Maurice Scott, David Mckinley and Mrs. Eli Ray for medical treatment and Howard Bell for surgery
 Discharged were Mrs. Fred Hof- flower and baby girl, Mrs. Eli Ham, lin and bay girl and Arthur Paul, medical treatment patient.
 Leonard Monroe was released from care at the Government Hospital
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-08-16
FROM TULSEQUAH

FROM TULSEQUAH Here from Tulsequah, B. C., H. K Richardson is stopping at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-08-16
sEATTLEITEs

Among Baranof Hotel guests reg istered from Seattle over the week end were Dow E. Walker, David Krell, Pat J. Walsh, Bryant A. Gardner, L. M Williamson, John w. White, R. w. Craig, Jack T. Stafford, August Buschmann, E. M Brennan, Frank Mechem, and Mrs. Felix Medrano.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-08-16
NEW WORKERS

Residents of Solvay, N. Y., MT. and Mrs. Edwin A. Tarolli are visiting Juneau and are guests at the Baranof Hotel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-08-16
RIG PORT WALTER

Mrs. Marsh and Harold Arentsen came in over the weekend from Big Port Walter and are among the guests at the Baranof Hotel.
The Nome nugget., 1948-05-12
House Committee Formally Accuses Communist Party

WASHINGTON, - (P) - The Communist Party of the United States was formally accused to- day of advocating "the overthrow of our government by force and violence"
 The House committee on un- American activities made the ac- cusation and called upon the ex- ecutive branch of the government for vigorous enforcement of eX- isting laws to curb Communist activities.
 "What the Chinese or Greek Communists are doing today is what the American Communists plan to do tomorrow the com mittee declared.
 In a 160-page report distributed to members of the House, the com mittee said it has voluminous evi- dence that:
 q. The teachings of Marx, En- gels, Lenin, and Stalin constitute the credo of the Communist Party. U.S.A.-in fact of the Communist movement throughout the world. The doctrine of forcecul and vio- lent overthrow of anti-Comnun- ist governments is a basic pre- mise of these teachings.
 @. The model Of the American Communist is the Communist Par ty of the Soviet Union, whose
The Nome nugget., 1948-05-12
Truman asked To 'Act' on NV Route

SEATTLE, -P)-Pres. Truman was asked today to tact favor ably forthwith" on the pacific northwests application for dir ect air service to Hawaii.
 The request was made by the NOrthwest-HaWaii Air Route Com mittee headed by Darwin Meis- nest, Seattle.
 The committee action asserted the northwest is being discrimin- ated against, and that II west ern states, including California have approved the northwest route. California is the takeoff point for 30 scheduled trips, the resolution said.
The Nome nugget., 1948-05-12
CIlrysIer Workers Struck Today

DETROIT, -lF) The CLOS 75,C00 Chryslcr Corp. employees struck today for a thrid round Of postwar wage increases.
 Gov Seigler Immediately or dc~ed a complaint agains. the strikers under lIlchigan's new Bonnia-Tripp Labor Law.
 It requires that the State take a strike vote before workers can walk out. The CIO auto workers contend it does not apply when a firm has plants outside of Mich igan.
 Either the law is good or it isn't" Sigler said. "If it's con- stitutional, we might as well find out now"
 Within an hour after the strike deadIine all 12 Chrysler plants in Michigan were idle. There are three more in Indiana and one in California.
 Picket Cal Moorehead, parading before the big Dodge plant, told reporters it looks like a long strike"
 The union is already raising a million dollar kitty to finance the walkout.
The Nome nugget., 1948-05-12
Mechanics Union
 Gets Court Order

SEATTLE, -(P)-Four officers of the aeronautical mechanics un- ion, on strike for 21 days at the Seattle plant of the sBoeing Air plane Company, are scheduled to appear in court tomorrow ts show cause why they should not be held in contempt of court for mass picketing.
 A temporary superior court re- straining order was issued Mon- day night limiting the union to no more than five pickets at each entrance 10 the plant.
 The company contended that the union continued to use larger number of pickets than permitted after receiving the court order. It made application and a new superior court show cause order was issued.
 Harold Gibson, president of the Local Union, said that officers did not receive copies Of the re- straining order immediately yes terday but compiled as soon as the order was received.
The Nome nugget., 1948-05-12
Marshall Replies
 Russian Statement
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Continued from Page Oue)
 'The discussion of any proposals in regard to outstanding issues which the Soviet government may have in mind, must, as a matter of course, be conducted in the body charged with responsibility for these questions.
 This was a clear reference to the United Nations and to the various Allied bodies set up dur ing and after the war for handling such problems as the future of Germany and Austria.
 Marshall then presented the positive side of the American at titude. He asserted that "what we want is action in the fields where action is possible and urgently necessary at the present time"
 He specified issues before the United Nations Security Council and other LIN agencies, such. as the Korean situation, as vol as German issues before the Allied Control Council in Berlin and Austrian treaty negotiations.
The Nome nugget., 1948-05-12
BRIDAL SHOWER GIVEN FOR BERTHA BJORNSTAD

More than 40 guests attended a bridal shower last evening for the popular young graduating Senior, Bertha Bjornstad.
 Miss Bjornstad is the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Gust Bjornstad of Nome.
 Her marriage to Sgt. Dick Fis- GUS vii be held on June 5th.
 The party was given by Miss Leone Jonish and Pat Walsh and was held in the Pioneer Igloo.
 The bride-to-be received many beautiful and useful gifts for her new home.
The Nome nugget., 1948-05-12
CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSES HEALTH PROBLEMS

The Common Council of Nome met in regular session Monday night in the City Hall with quite a few local citizens attending.
 The city's health and sanitation problem took up most of the meet ing as there were several points to be brought out for the Council to decide.
 The matter of inspections by the City Health Officer was discussed and it was placed before the com mit.ee of the council which has Health and Relief duties.
 Regarding the disposal of ref use, it was brought out that there were numerous cases in town where garbage and other refuse cans were dumped in places other than the city dump. Namely in back yards and on the beach be- low the bulkheads. making for un- slightly and unsanitary conditions.
 The Council decided to revise the existing ordinances relating to the subject and put teeth" into same.
 Other business included the re- hiring of police and fire employ ees in the city departments. It was moved to advertise for men 10 fill the positions for the coming year.
The Nome nugget., 1948-05-12
FLOODS FEDERAL BUILDING FAST MELTING SNOW

The fast melting snow, caused bu the warm days this past week. ovarfloWed into the lower floor of the federal building into the part used as the medical clinic 10 a depth of several inches. A crew has been kept 'usy pumping for the past two days.
 Patients of the ANS Clinic had
The Nome nugget., 1948-05-12
GRANT R. JACKSON RETURNS
 WITH NEWS OF HEREINAFTER

Grant R. Jackson, president of the Miners and Merchants Bank and who has been in Washington, DC. with Carl Lomen working on the urgently needed breakWat- CT for Nome, returned home yes terday morning.
 He is very optimistic as to the action Of Congress on the matter.
 He states that the bill had been expected 10 pass the Senate last Monday but was held up due to Inc department of the interior. The details have now been cleared up and t is scheduled to appear before the Senate next Monday, after which, if passed, will go 10 the House Representatives.
The Nome nugget., 1948-05-12

history pages forms a basic guide or textbook for the Amer-ccn Communists JD inc practice Of force and violence"
The Nome nugget., 1948-05-12

10 wade in the water or walk im- provised blanks, in order to get into the office for treatment, and bandage changes.