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The Nome nugget., 1948-05-21
Ernest Lincoln Is Drowned at Base

MARKS AIR FORCE BASE Ernest Lincoln, aged 20, War De- partment employee was accident ally drowned early this morning, about 12:30 am. on the Air Base it was reported here today.
 The announcement stated that the truck which Lincoln was driv- ing plunged into the Snake River after striking a telephone pole. Well-knoWn family of Whiteshr
 Ernest is the son of Abraham Lincoln, well-knoWn store-keeper of White Mountain.
 Two witnesses saw Corporal Egbert Willema make two un- attempts to get the boy out of the truck.
 It is reported that Abraham Lincoln, the boys father, lost two other sons by drowning when they were small children.
The Nome nugget., 1948-05-21
Labor Dept. To
 Develop Program

WASHINGTON, - (H) Leon ard Evans, US. Labor Depart ment representative in Alaska, said yesterday arrangements are being made to develop labor apprentice program in the terri toy.
 Evans, who came here for dis cussions on labor problems with his superiors, said that technical experts of the Federal Apprentice Service will visit Alaska this sum- mer to help the territorial labor office with this work.
 There is great need for this pogram in our territory" he told a news conference.
The Nome nugget., 1948-05-21
First Aid Course Given Fishermen

SEATTLE, - (P) A little first aid comes in mighty handy when somebody is ill or injured aboard fishing vessel at sea.
 With this thought in mind, seasoned members of the Alaska Herring Shippers Association have been soaking up the technique of Al Beal, Red Cross first-aid in- structor.
 The shippers put in their final session with Beal Wednesday night at the LOOP. Hall in Bal lard. Twenty-four of them, all old-time Alaska fishermen, com pleted the course which Beal tailored to fit the usual hazards of the industry.
 Among the veteran fishermen of the group were Sig Hovland,
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The Nome nugget., 1948-05-21
Graduating Class
 Receive Diplomas

The graduation exercises of the Nome High School were held last night in the school auditorium, which had been beautifully dec orated with the class colors of blue and white. The platform had a background of class numerals, "1948" and lattice foreground.
 After the professional played by Juanita Fagerstrom on the pi- ano, Arthur McLain welcomed the guests and expressed appreciation 10 everyone for making their edu- cation possible.
 Valedictorian, Loretta Snyder, used Tolerance" as her theme, pointing out that the world today is in a state of upheaval due to lack of tolerance and only by tolerance can these international as well as domestic troubles be settled.
 The graduation address was given by Rev. M. Day, who was introduced by Superintendent Wm. Angell, who expressed ap- preciation for the interest shown by Rev. Day for the young peo- pie of the coamunity while here.
 The theme of the address was
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The Nome nugget., 1948-05-21
DinOnd NOminat'n Judge 3rd Div. For Another Term

WASHINGTON, A (P) Sen ator Langer R-ND) said today he expects early action by the Senate Judiciary Committee on the nomination of federal judge Anthony J. Dimond of Alaska for another term.
 Action on the nomination has been held up at Langer's request since it was sent to the Senate by President Truman.
 No witness appeared in oppos- ition at a hearing conducted by a subcommittee. Delegate Bart lett of Alaska testified that both Republicans and Democrats in the Territory supported Dimond.
 Langer has said only that he felt that a thorough investigation was necessary. He denied that the nomination was being held up in hope Republican president would be elected next fall ad a Republican nominated to suc- ceed Dimond.
 Langer asserted politics has no part in the case at all"
 Senator Magnuson D-Wash) has urged that the nomination be reported to the Senate fo con- f;rmation.
 "I expect that final action on MT. Dimond's nomination will be taken shortly" Langer told a re- porter today. "He is entitled to know one way or the other what the committee is going to do and we will decide. MT. Dimond- is a friend of mine and I like him and I want to make our invest igation a thorough one."
The Nome nugget., 1948-05-21
Bill On Extending Steamship Service
 Up For Discussion

WASHINGTON, - (P) Gil bert w. Skinner, president of the Alaska Steamship Company, told a House committee yesterday that the government in furnishing free steamships to companies serving Alaska provides subsidies for the Territory but not for the opera tors.
 The plan was started a year ago when Congress authorized the Maritime Commission to furnish ships at $1 a year to three Seattle companies serving Alaska.
 The law expires June 30 and the House Marine subcommittee is considering two proposals 10 extend the service, one until Dec. 31, l949, and the other until Dec. 31, 1853.
 Skinner testified that the econ- omy of Alaska cannot support rates that would compensate inc steamship companies adequately if they purchase new vessels and have to add their cost to tho rate base.
 Ending of the present plan on July l. Skinner said, would mean rate increases of 37 to 42 per cent.
 "It is the purpose of the pres ent law and proposed extension to avoid capital charges oln vessel investment and the costs of hull insurance and thus keep rates at a level within the ability of the Territory to pay" Skinner said.
 He said the operators had agreed to resolution by Representative Tollefson R-Wash) extending the service until Dec. 31, 194a, but oppose a resolution by Delegate Bartlett of Alaska to extend it until Dec. 31, 1853. Bartlett's
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The Nome nugget., 1948-05-21
Rotary Internat'n'l Elects Australian New President

RIO de JANEIRO, zil,-At the 39th annual convention of Rotary International, which winds up its five-day sesion here today, dele gates representing 6,500 Rotary Clubs with a membership of 315,- 900 business and professional ex- ecutives in 80 different countries, elected Angus s. Mitchell of Mel bourne, Austalia, as their Presi- dent for 1948-49.
 Mitchell is director of seV- eral manufacturing concerns in Australia. Born in Shanghai, China, he attended Scotch Col lege in Melbourne. A founder of the Melbourne Corn Exchange, he is director of the Melbourne Y.M.C.A., Chairman of the Port Melbourne Youth Center, Honor ary Treasurer of the Victorian Boy Scouts, and Vice President
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The Nome nugget., 1948-05-21
One Soldier Dead, One Critical COnd. In Plane Crash

FAIRBANKS, -(P)-One en- listed man was fatally injured and another was in a critical con- dition today as a result of the crash of a rented light plane in marshlands, the Ladd Field Pub lie Information office reported.
 The crash occurred Tuesday night along the Panama River 10 miles south of here.
 The 10th Rescue Squadron flew the two men to the 206th Station Hospital in a helicopter after they were pulled from the wreckage and given blood plasma at the scene by a medical officer.
 One soldier died yesterday.
 Names of the two men were withheld until next of kin are
The Nome nugget., 1948-05-21
Two Republican Groups Will Bid At Philadelphia

SITKA, -(P)-Both the regu- lar and trump" conventions of Alaska Republicans adjourned sessions Wednesday night after naming separate sets of delegates to bid for recognition at the par tvs National Convention in Phila- delphia.
 The regular convention dele gation, uninstructed, includes Hen ry Benson, Juneau; J. C. Morris, Anchorage; and Mrs. Jane Dorsh, Fairbanks. Alternates are J. L.. Johnstone, Skagway; Mildred En- gebreth, Anchorage; and w. w. Laws, Nome.
 Elton Engstrom was reelected Territorial Chairman with Mrs. Helen Orosius as treasurer. Div ision committeeman are: First Howard Stabler; Second-LudWig E. Ost; Third-J. C. Morris; Fourth Mrs. Jane Dorsh.
 A resolution was appoved urg- ing Congress to settle the abor- iginal claims of indians by pay ing them cash.
 The trump" session went on record urging a change in the organization procedure of the Re publican Party in Alaska.
 Delegates named to represent the group at Philadelphia con- vention include Jack Clawson, Anchorage; and Cash Cole and R. E. Robertson, both of Juneau; John Manders of Anchoage. Mau-
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The Nome nugget., 1948-05-21
Gutter To Break Ice For Ice-bOund Square Knot

SEATTLE, -(P)-COaSt Guard headquarters reported today that the Cutter BittersWeet was break ing through floating ice of Bris- tol Bay to reach the ice-encircled freighter Suare Knot.
 The Coast Guard said that ad- vices from the north indicated the ice floes were about three feet thick. The area is north of the Alaska Peninsula.
 The freighter called for Coast Guard assistance to get it through the ice Tuesday night. The Bit tersWeet reported at am. yes terday that it had the Square Knot on it's radarscope but was not yet in visual range.
 The Square Knot, of the Alaska Steamship Company, was taking supplies to fish canneries in Bris- tol Bay.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-02
RUSSIAN STAR

We had not noted anything peculiar about the
new yellow postage stamp issued in commemoration
of the Gold Star Mothers, except the difficulty OF
discovering which side OF the thing was the top until
one of our correspondents sent us a copy OF Inns
Weekly Stamp News There were disconnected to
read that the star the stamp is not one OF the
pointed or spanged kind favored in our own American
heraldry but rather Of the pot-bellied sort with
stunted angles used in the insignia of the Red army
and in Russian decoration generally Indeed 1t seems
that not very long ago the Russians issued stamp OF
their own which has precisely the same kind OF star
on it.
Thus the suspicion that leaps Immediately to mind
is that some more strange hanky -panky has been
going on in the Government service that Mr. Thomas
and his colleagues had better look into But on care
full second thought we are inclined to dismiss the
whole thing as another of those interesting but ir-
relevant condolences If the Russians, generally
speaking prefer their little fatter than we do
is probably Just because the nights are much longer
over and because, in spite of all the five-year
plans their system of artificial illumination are not
as good as ours and also perhaps, because Comrade
Stain who sets the style in all these matters, has
been putting on a good deal of weight recently. The
queer thing come think of it. is that the Russians
should still be satisfied with single star You'd sup
pose they would want the whole heavens.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-02
BANKERS INCREASE RATES

The bankers have decided not to
wait for the Republicans to move
into the Treasury Department to
hike the interest rate on crop
loans. Already the American
Bankers Association is engaged in
a significant tussle with the Com
modify Credit Corporation over
raising interest rates.
AT present the interest on cot
ton. wheat and corn loans is 3 per
cent, which is split between the
CCC and private banks, each getting
IL per cent. However, the ABA.
has demanded that the banks
share be raised to per cent, on
the ground that the present re-
turn isn't enough to pay service
costs of the loans. Also, the bank
ers' group contends that the new
Federal Reserve restrictions on
bank reserves have decreased the
amount of money available for
lending. SO it's unfair, therefore, to
expect banks to continue crop loans
on such a small margin of return.
These weighty arguments, how
ever, so far have produced only
stifled yawns at the CCC. The
agency has politely reminded the
ABA that, while banks make
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-02

The fire control points to the exceedingly low
fire loss in the from 1912 to 1914 as rejecting
the greatly curtailed civilian activities in Alaska due
to war when most of Alaska and the Aleutians were
declared a Theatre of Operations.
In 1916 and 1s47 with full return to civilian
status fire losses went up but by means did they
approach the pre1s4O losses when there was no fire
Control.
This agency, under the direction of Roger
Robinson who served with the Fire Control since its
inception has indeed done remarkable job with
precious little to do it with.
That this is understatement, may readily be
seen in comparing the Fire Controls appropriation of
s,38 600 for last year with the 225000000 burnabe
acres in the public domain it is charged with patrolng
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-02
Daily Lessons in English e. L. GORDON

WORDS OFTEN Just listen at the rain
Say
NIsPRONOUNCED Hearth Pronounce harth the as
n HERTZ
Aumnus masculne), alunna (femnne);
singular Alumni, alumnae; plural
SYNONYMS abundance copious-
profusion, overflow.
a times and it yours Let us
vocabulary word each day. Todays word
mpenenty another "A really
obtruve his knowledge
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-02
WHY REAL ESTATE BOYS
BACK FLETCHER

One of the most significant cleo
lions in the entire nation is tax
ing place in San Diego, Calf,
where the real estate lobby is
throwing in wads of money and all
the support it can muster to re-
elect Congressman Charles Fletch-
er, Republican, one of its chief
stooges inside the banking and
currency committee.
Fletcher came to Congress with
the support of the real estate
lohby's master wire-puller, Morton
Bodfish, whose organization is now
under indictment. Recently, Con-
gresham Fletcher has been under
FBI investigation because OF a
real-estate deal pulled by him and
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-02
POLITICAL AMBITIONS
THWARTED

Lyons has always nursed poll
teal ambitions in Indiana, but
always has been thwarted. In 1914
he was actually elected chairman
of the Indiana Republican State
Committee. but the news OF his
election caused SO many people to
hold their noses about Lyons is
ed. What makes Indiana voters
hold thei rnoses about Lyons is
first, his connection with the Ku
Klux Khan at a time when the
Khan was in its goriest heyday,
and when Kleagle Stevenson was
convicted of murder; second, Lyons
100000 lobbying fees for the chain
stores.
The record of Lyons chain-store
operations is all a matter OF Off
cial Congressional record for any
ne wspaperman to dig out, and 1t
makes highly interesting reading.
The folks back in Indiana are rea-
sonably familiar with it, so much
that Lyons can never get anywhere
with his political ambitions.
However, that hasn't prevented
Lyons from putting his own man
in the Senate, namely, William
E. Jenner, elected in 1916 with
the backstage backing of Lyons
and the big Indiana beer inter-
ests. In fact, some interesting
reports were published back in
. Indiana bout Jenner's own cam
paign contributions the time OF
his election But, when the Repub-
icans took over control OF the
Senate in 1916, no investigation
was ever made OF Jenner's cam
paign funds.
On the contrary, Jenner was
placed on committee to investi-
gate other peoples elections, and
is now chairman of its chief sub
committee. AS such, the gentle
man from Indiana conducted one
of the unfairest probes in recent
Senate history-that regarding the
1916 election of West Virginia S
Democrat Harley Kilgore. The CHIEF
graft unearthed in West Virginia
was upon the part OF the brother
of the Republican National Com
mitteeman, Walter S. Hallanan
who was indicted for stealing
votes Despite graft on the part
of the Republicans, Jcnner kept
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-02
WRONG NAME FOR
GOOD FRIEND

Republican Congressman John
Mcdowell of Pennsylvania is one
member of the Un-American Ac-
tivities Committee who does not
believe in "kickbacks.' However,
a bit jittery about his own re-
election chances, he had a talk
with James B. Carey, Secretary
Treasurer of the CLIO and right
bower to CLIO boss Phil Murray.
You know" said Mcdowell,
I'm really not hostile to your Or
ganization And l want you to be
sure and tell your President, Mr.
Phillip Murphy, that I said SO. He's
an old friend OF mine. Be sure
and give Mr.. Murphy by regards
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-02

most of the crop loans, the gov
eminent takes all the risk be-
cause the loans are insured 100
per cent by the taxpayers. Second,
the CCC has some convincing fig
ures showing that bank-service
costs are more than offset by the
increased volume of crop loans;
also, that the increased size OF
individual loans has substantially
reduced the overall service costs.
Third, says the CCC, the middle
of the 1943 crop loaning season
is no time to reshuffle interest
rates. So it looks as # the bank
ers would lose out, at least until
next January.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-02
BARKLONIAN HUMOR

Even if Alben Barley isn't elect
ed Vice President, he still will
have a lot of pleasant memories OF
this campaign.
Talking long distance from Hunt
ington, West Virginia, to Les BIZ
file, director of the Senate Demo-
cratic Policy Committee. Barley
reported I've been doing lot
of flying-and is my face red!"
What from-the wind?" inquired
Bubble.
mo, from being kissed Ey all
those pretty girls here in West
Virginia"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-02
CAROL ANN COUNCIL is
PARTY HOSTESS HALLOWEEN

Eight friends celebrated Hal
lowe'en as the guests of Carol
Ann Council at the home of her
mother, Mrs. Wallis George, at the
Baranof Saturday Dinner, games,
telling, masks and festive
Halloween decorations afforded
the youngsters very gay time be-
fore they started tricks-an treat
ing through the hotel apartments.
Mrs. Cecil easier assisted Mrs.
George with Carol AIMS party
plans.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-02
They'll Learn-Perhaps
Seattle Times

Seattle Times
1t is beginning to dawn on the United States
Maritime Commission that Pacific Coast shipyards are
of some Importance in the national security picture
It reported the commission is about to study pro-
posal that government ship repair and shipbuilding
be allocated on a regional basis that West Coast
yards will not remain idle.
Because of the differential in the cost Of steel
when it is shipped west, Atlantic shpyards have been
enjoying virtual monopoly in government snip con-
str,lction But there is no economy in that in the
long
The more farsighted policy would be to maintain
vigorous ship building industry on both coasts But
farsightedness is something we Americans sometimes
find it difficult to attain until it is thrust upon us
by circumstances, rudey.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-02

his father, which may lose a lot
of other peoples money.
Here are the facts in the case
Fletcher founded the Federal Saw
! ings and Loan Association of San
Diego and is still its president.
Furthermore he draws salary of
$4,000, even while he is supposed
to be devoting his full time to
Congress. AS Congressman,
Fletcher introduced the bill to
abolish rent control, voted con-
sistently against housing reforms,
and is a member of the joint
committee on housing which sa-
totaged the -Ellender- Wagner
housing bill. So, all in all, he
didn't do so badly by the hous-
ing lobby.
But III San Diego, Fletcher has
not done SO well by the people
who invested in his Federal Savings
and Loan Association. First, Fetch
er's father sold a tract of land to
San Diego real estate operator
named Larry H. Imig for around
$4,000. Then young Fletcher turn
ed around and loaned Imig the
money which he, 1mig, paid Fletch
er's father for the land. Following
this, Imig erected a housing de-
velopment which he named
Fletcher Park" in honor OF the
two gentlemen who sold him the
land and loaned him other peo-
pies money to pay for it. Then
Imig built another development
which he named for himself "Inig
Park" plus a swank hotel with
swimming pool and night club,
which he named "Imig Park Man
or"
Meanwhile, Imig kept borrowing
money from Fletcher'S Federal
Savings and Loan Association. un-
til his debt now runs to around
ST. 250,000-or about one-half the
total assets of the Association II
this were Fletcher's moneys it
would be one thing, but what wor-
ried the Home Loan Bank in
Washington is that the U. S. Gov
eminent has insured the San Diego
Federal Saving and Loan Associa-
ton and Uncle Sam may have to
hail Fletcher out.
Congressman Fletcher started the
savings and loan business back in
1884 on only $500. He hit it just
at the right time, shortly before the
war boom. BY the peak of the
boom, his associations total cap
ital was swollen to nearly S3,000,-
O6O-of which about half is tied up
with one real estate speculator.t
You can understand, therefore,
why Congressman Fletcher blithely
voted against public housing. OBJ
viously, when he could lend money
to private spectators with gov
eminent guarantee to bail him out
he wasn't terribly interested in the
low-cost public housing provided
for in the Taft Ellender- Wagner
bill. Also, you can easily under
stand why the real estate boys are
pouring money into San Diego to
re-elect their key friend inside the
Banking and Currency Committee.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-02

the probe of Democratic Kilgores
election up in the air for two full
years.
If Ex-Governor Kerr has spent
a lot of money in Oklahoma, it
should be investigated-but by an
impartial committee. not one whose
record and whose backstage wire
pullers cannot stand the clear light
of day.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-02
MODERN ETIQUETTE k Sg LEE

letter social acquaint
should the the signature?
A. business
this
should enclosed
fold the finished eating?
A. No; leave the napkin lying loosely beside the plate
obligatory invite the attend the reception
after the wedding?
obligatory, courteous especially
II il a
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-02
20 YEARS AGO f{gfMmE EMPIRE
NOVEMBER 2, 1923

2, 1928
Storage $4,000 in its bonds
following the first operation President of the
Wallis George
Homer G. Nording Jr of Mr. and Mrs H. G.
81 AIMS Hospital
reported as satisfactory
the local Ek Lodge was held the previous
Ruler Henry Messerschmdt presided one hundred
and fifty members reported calling the roll The
vaudeville musical sketch presented by Earle
Hunter To end the evening buffet luncheon was
served.
Aside Gambling of windows and other
played by the youngsters on Halloween
night Gche reported that material damage
was previous night
Hall the previous evening with
people Harris and Mrs Dull the
prizes Baldwin for the
Weather: High, partly cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-02

happens to be the law partner OF
Robert W. Lyons, big-time Wash
ington lobblist, and ex-Secretary
oil the Indiana Ku Klux Khan. But
perhaps, when you examine the
facts carefully, the quirk isn't so
strange after all For Lyons is
really the man who put William
S. Jenner in the Senate. And Der
anian is now Lyons man-Friday
inside Jenners committee.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-02
Good Job Done
anchorage News

The lowest loss by forest fire ever reported for
the Alaska public domain recorded officially by
the Alaska Fire Control for the season just past.
1t was a splendid record for the hard working and
always money-short Fire Control system of Alaska.
Modesty enough, the Fire Control attributes good
deal of the fire scarcity in the 1e4S season to an un
Usual wet season in western Alaska where the huge
spruce forests pretty we'll dried out by August.
The Fire Control is not being fair to itself when
it lays all the credit to Mother Nature Many years of
organization and hard work since the Fire Control
was established under the late w j. Mcdonald in 1910
no doubt have much to do with the receding fire
losses in Alaska. The training of crews, excellent or
ganzaton within available to answer fire calls
and most important of ALL educating the public in
using care in the woods have all added to an over all
decline in forest fires in the public domain.
AS matter of comparison the Fire Control has
released the following figures since 1940