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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-02

MOUNT JUNEAU LODGE NO. ll5
SECOND and FOURTH n
MONDAY of each month TX
IN Scottish Rite Temple IN
beginning at 7.3O .. "a. "TV
WILLIS r. BOOTH "
Worshipful Master: JAMES %
LEVERS. Secretary.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-02

Another reason why you should worry less about
the future there probably increasingly less
of it to worry about source OF uranium has
been found in the Belgian Congo
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-02
The Washington
Merry-Go-Round
By DREW PEARSON

Continued from Page Cne,
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Weather High, 48; low, 81; partly cloudy.
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Homer c. Nordng Jr, ur-year-old son OF MT
Nordling underwent operation for appendicitis IN ST.
His condition was reported satisfactory.
Smyrna times., 1948-08-12
FRESH FAvoRITEs

Now that so many luscious fruits
are in season, APPS budget-priced
SUNNYFIELD cold cereals are
more popular than ever at my
house. We all agree that their
crispy-freshness makes peaches
and berries taste twice as good.
Try big bowl Of your favorite
fresh SUNNYFIELD cereal
topped with your favorite fresh
fruit!
Smyrna times., 1948-08-12
- THE
SMYRNA
BRIEF CASE
by. Robert Bell

Mrs f W Goldsborough the postmaster stroled inside
the Stuartngston Galleries Rehoboths boardwalk while
auction progress Seeing Ray Smith who IS en-
poyed by standing beside the auctoneer she waved
the room-You guessed 1.-THE aue-
tioneer lacked the bid up ten dollars! Ha, ha!
Smyrna times., 1948-08-12
HOT WEATHER HIT

When the weather's hot, nothing
hits the spot like a iellied salad.
Here's how / make this summer
standby: Soften / tbsp. gelatin
in 4 cup cold water. Heat 2 cups
Smyrna times., 1948-08-12

This happened time ago but its sti worth repeat
ing couple young brothers. who hadn't Yet reached the
age have been reading someplace about
flying They got hold of the family feline took him to
dropped him through the open
bannisters the first floor The cat landing his feet of
course himself and seampered off One of the young
lads murmured disgust That d cat cant fly! .
Smyrna times., 1948-08-12

...CustOm Ground
when you buy it,
just right for
your coffeemaker
-. delivers plenty
of grand fresh
flavor. Want
Smyrna times., 1948-08-12
MAKE THIS TEsr TopAYI

If you've never used Arp
COFFEE, iced coffee time is
good time to start. Because iced
coffee really tests coffee flavor.
And bean-fresh APP COFFEE
Smyrna times., 1948-08-12

OF This And That-George Wright when he was narrat-
Smyrna Firemens band broadcast from the Pad
Tuesday evening looked just like Don Wilson the pro-
essional Ruth Gooden and Woody Branner twosome in
town the MISUNDERSTANDING from Rehoboths Big
mystery the who attempted hack the Smyrna
Postofce Was organized that has been working
posohces all the east local talent The
University Delaware Blue Hen grid squad sports unprec
dened schedule of six home with four of the home
counters played under lights at Wilmington Park.
Al Green and his Cadets top the field of all local dance
bands by snaggng swank Overlook Country Club Phly,
engagement set for tomorrow Is there any truth to
the that Eddie Mitchell eKent County Band trumpet
great and formerly trumpet soos with Barnum and Bailey
circus band will join the Smyrna Fremens band his
past record he would be asset to the bands trumpet
section What lot of wondering is why has Town
Council decided to install fheres that again parking
meters along the business section Of Main and leaving
them off the main drag of Commerce This doesn't
if Council is giving the meters trial writer
that the job in this is being only half accomplished
Commerce street especially between Market Main
of the most congested Council expects
meter trial to succeed then why didn't they
them installed on both Of Smyrna's main
Smyrna times., 1948-08-12
|! kS I \ {Z5 ] (! | D I | I'M |

Want to enjoy cool savings warmweather foods? Then
shop your thrifty A&P 1t offers big values every day
the week AS for variety you'll get ideas galore just by
browsing around.
Smyrna times., 1948-08-12

proof? Get the blend that suits
your taste-mild, mellow EIGHT
O'CLOCK, rich, full-bodied RED
CIRCLE or vigorous, winey
BOKAR-make your coffee double
strength, and pour it hot over ice!
Smyrna times., 1948-08-12

tomato juice; duu
softened gelatin;
and stir till dis
solved. Chill till
slightly thick
ened. Add l tbsp.
minced onion. l
Smyrna times., 1948-08-12

tbsp. minced green pepper, l tsp.
Worcestershire sauce, Il tsp. salt
and l cup grated MEL-O-BIT
AMERICAN CHEESE from the
A&P.SPour into creased qt. ring
mold and chill till firm. 6 servings.
Smyrna times., 1948-08-12
ANGEL ICE CREAM

To make your family think you're
an angel, prepare APPS ANN
PAGE SPARKLE VANILLA
ICE CREAM MIX according to
pkg. directions, using 2s cup milk
and l8 cup maraschino cherry
Juice. When crystals have formed
around edge of ice cream, stir in
1s cup chopped nuts and l cup
angel food cake crumbs. Freeze
till firm. Serves 6.
, 1948-06-21
Veteran School Teacher
Passes

Thomas Jeremiah Ash, Vet
eran school teacher, passed
away quietly at his home on
6B Fisher. Street, Christiansted
at 1920 P. M. To-day. He was 81.
Mr.. Ash became i'll and took
to his bed on Saturday from
which he did not recover.
Mr.. Ash, according to infor-
nation gathered from a few
persons who knew him, came
here from Antigua in 1867 and
taught in what was known as
the Stewart High School, la
ter he was known as the only
high school teacher on the
Island of st. Croix.He tutored
boys DESTROYS of taking high
er studies on the mainland in
advance courses. Among some
of his most celebrated stu
dents are: DR.. D. G. Canegata,
Ashley L. Totten, Ludwig
Conrad, Bromley, and the
Continued on Page A
, 1948-06-21
COOrdinating Comm. Gives
Bonds To Students

Leonard Larsen of the SEN
ior class at the Christiansted
High School will be the recip-
lent of a $50. United States
Saving Bond, a gift from the
Coordinating Committee of
the American Virgin Islands
Societies, having made the
highest average over a four
year period in St. Croix.
Miss Grace Joseph who
made the highest average in
the Charlotte Amalie High
School, st. Thomas will also
receive a similar gift.
Both gifts are for the pur-
pose of stimulating competi-
tive interest among the stu
Continued on Page ~
a
, 1948-06-21
Outstanding Students
Of St. MaTy's

There were forty outstand-
ing students of St. Mary's
Catholic School at the Com
mencement Exercises held on
Thursday night, June II; of
this number seven were from
the Commercial Class. They
are: Abel Durant, Pedro En-
carnacion, Anna-Maria Dur
ieux, Floris Higgins, Helen
Malta, Esperanto Perez and
Ivy Plaskett.
Graduates Of the 9th grade
are: Amador Belardo, Angus
tin Christian, Earl Drummond
Continued on Page A.
, 1948-06-21
Prizes To Be Awarded
M~asqueTadeTS

Masqueraders from all over
the island are invited to regis
ter with the Freedom Centen-
NAL Committee for participa-
ton in the parades in both
Christiansted and Frederik-
sted towns. Prizes will be
awarded for the best unit.
The judges will base their
decision on originality in cos
tunes and dancing. 1t was
made clear that expensive sat-
ms is not considered appropri-
ate for this type of dress and
those wishing to participate
CONTINUED on Page A.
, 1948-06-21
Everyone Invited To
Participate In Celebrations

The Freedom Centennial
Commission extends an invi-
tation to every person on the
Islands of st. Croix to join in
the effort to make the celebra-
tons a success.
1t is not necessary to await
a special invitation. Many per-
sons have attended the meet
ings and have offered their
services to help in making the
celebrations of One Hundred
Years of Freedom a Success.
A special invitation is being
made to all owners Of bicycles
and those who ride horses, to
give in their names to Mr..
Baar of the international Shop
or Mrs. Maria Thomas Princi-
pal of the Peters Rest School,
to ride in the parade in Chris
tiansted; those in the Freder-
iksted District should contact
Messrs. Ira Ross, Cyprian Gar
$3.50
dine or Paul Joseph Of the
West End News.
, 1948-06-21
Larsen De Chabert
Outstanding Students

Leonard Larsen and An
drew de Chabert were the out
standing students of this
years senior class at the
Christiansted High School.
They averaged 91.60 and 9O.51.
Young Larsen will be the Val
edictorian and Young de Cha
bert the Salutatorian.
During the year de Chabert
made a score Of $3.50 while
Larsen made a flat 81. The fl
nal scores based on the aver
ages for a four-year period.
, 1948-06-21
CHS Class Night On
Wharf Tonight

The Senior Class of the
Christiansted High School will
hold its Class Night exercises
on the Wharf by the Post Of
flee building tonight begin
ming at $50.
It will be the first time that
this ceremony is conducted in
the open in Christiansted. The
public is invited.
, 1948-06-21

which would have called for
a capitalization Of 81. 100000.
but it proved impossible to
get this done at this time.
A congratulatory cablegram
dispatched to Mr.. Alexander
by Attorney William F. Moor
head, Vice President of the
Chamber in which he states:
Executive Committee ex-
Continued on page a
, 1948-06-21
Totten Gables News
Woo

A cablegram was received
from Ashley Totten, President
of the American Virgin IS
lands Civic Association, in
which he said: "VICO saved
with passage 1872 ayes 9 noes
for seven million appropria-
ton congressman Powell
ADAM and Crawford (Fred)
deserves credit; Miller (Con-
gresham Arthur L. opposed.
, 1948-06-21
CEN. COMM.
MEETS E NIGH

-.
The Freedom Centennial
Committee on the celebrations
will meet on Wednesday night
in the Police Court in Chris
tiansted to check up on the
activities of the Christiansted
branch after which they will
meet with the Frederiksted
Committee under the chair
manship of the Hon. Alexand-
er Moorhead to coordinate all
plans and make final arrange
ments.
, 1948-06-21
Woo Continues Another Year Alexander
cHAMBER coNcRATULATEs G. c. PRESIDENT

THE Virgin Islands Company was given another year to
continue operations, according TO a cablegran sent from Wash
ington by Joseph Alexander. President of the ST. Croix Cham
Der OF Commerce. in which he said. the House of Representa-
tives late Saturday night approved the conference report
enabling the Company TO continue for another year. and at
the same time gave authority TO borrow $500.O00."
Mr.. Alexander further advised that he endeavored to
push through the original Charter Bill for the Company.
, 1948-06-21
St. Thomas May Donate
Fireworks

Acting Governor Morris F..
de Castro has indicated that a
request has been forwarded
to the St. Thomas Centennial
Celebrations Committee to do
nate a part Of their large sup
ply of fireworks to st. Croix,
due to the difficulty in obtain
ing them.
On Thursday, June, 10 Cam
ute a. Brodhurst, Secretary
Treasurer of the St. Croix
Committee, asked the Acting
Continued on Page ~
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the Highlands will make Kenne-
wick a thriving little city, regard
less Of what might happen to the
frenzy at Richland. 81. .-.r
"It's the news we've been wait
ing for for thirty years. It's just
the very best possible thing for
this community. Now more of our
dreams can come truel"
MARK M0uLroN
"It's the finest thing that ever
happened to this area-it beats
the Hartford project in its import
ance to us. ] started working for
the project in 1913, and il has
been a long, hard struggle, but
well worth it,"
been sought for years. Nothing
else could equal il in its long-range
effect on the prosperity of our
community"
KIT CLIFFORD
81 think this is perhaps the most
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Floating Roof Was Unique Feature
NJ Kennewick Hotel. Say Old Timers

up in its entirety and the walls OF
the two additional stories built up
to it. ..l-. Ill. -.
Space was provided in the build
ing for bank which never mater
ialized, although large vault was
provided in the rear of the corner
room. The room was at one time
occupied by the Kennewick Land
company, during the plating and
development of the Kennewick
Highlands, promoted by Fletcher
& Rudkin of Yakima. r.
In the days before prohibition
the Kennewick Hotel bar was the
gathering place for the towns most
active citizens. The dining room
was also one of the towns most
important gathering places and the
center of many of the village social
activities. ..=sar.... =.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claussen stayed
for several years, the advent OF
prohibition making it more diff
cult to operate such an establish
ment.
Mrs. Kitten, widowed by then,
took over the management and op-
Grafton and for many years oper-
ated the place, closing down the
dining room after several futile at
tempts to keep it up to the stand
ards demanded hv fha frovoIin a
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Random Poll Gets Reactions 10
House Approval Of Project Bill

parently assures final passage OF
the bill. Approval of the project
can't help but make the future OF
Kennewick very rosy. / feel hat
Hal Holmes should be given his
full measure of credit"
FRANK LAMPSON
"I've been working on the board
of the Kennewick Irrigation dis
trict for ten years and have hoped
for many more. I'm only sorry
that Forrest Gragg didn't live to
be able to help celebrate this day"
LEMUR FORAKER
This is: a wonderful time for
me, as I've been working for the
project for 80 years, and have
served on the district board for
five years. We certainly must con-
graduate Congressman Hal Holmes
and the Chamber of Commerce for
Continued from page ID
their efforts to make this day pos
sible."
LEE BoUTELLE
81 too am very happy that the
House finally smiled on our bill.
I've been working for the past 20
years and have served on the dis
trict board for IL years, for just
such a day."
RALPH REED
We'll, looks like we're going to
get il. After all the years Of try
ing, surviving the sure goes, the
starting over and the never dying
faith of the community leaders, it
now looks better than ever fol- the
chances Of its construction.
''The Richland deal has meant
a lot to the whole Kennewick
community, but businessmen and
others are keeping their fingers
crossed over that one, for il can
end as suddenly as il began. But
the hghljne, now-that's some
thing else again. gsm rf-@
b For permanent background,
watering the additional acres on
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A random poll of opinion o.
Kennewick community leaders to-
day found sentiment agreed or
two major points: - -=a...
First, that House passage of the
bill. authorizing the Kennewicf
Highlands Irrigation project ha:
virtually assured final approval
of the long-sought development
and,
Second, that no other develop.
ment could have such a far-reach.
ing effects on the prosperity OF
the area. -.s
These are the reactions given
FRANK BESTE
when the first irrigation pro.
ject was authorized, we expected
that water for additional acres
would come within three years
Throughout the long and disheart-
ening years that have interviewed
H. G. Fyfe, Ralph Reed, E. j.
Brand, H. w. Desgranges, M. NJ
Moulton, the late Eddie Hanson
and many other have worked un-
tiringly for the development. They
have earned the gratitude of the
entire community"
II. G. FYFE
81 anticipate no difficulty in get
ting the approval of the Senate
for the bill. However, we will
probably still have to do quite a
little work in order to expedite
final passage Of the measure in
time to get a deficiency appropri-
alton before the end Of June, when
the current fiscal year ends"
FRANK MAUplN
Passage Of the bill is. first of
all, quite a tribute to Hal Holmes.
I think not only the state Of Wash
ington, but the nation, is fortunate
IN having q man Of his ability and
judgment to look after our inter-
ests." - ~
H. z. BRICK" OLIVER
'.The action Of the House ap.
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Nv Ralph Reed

one of nv pet theories is that
avery new building should carry
consnicuously somewhere On its
front the date of its construction.
Two or three of us old timers,
talking about the big fire, couldn't
come to a definite agreement as to
the date of its construction. Meth
ar could we entirely agree on other
details concerning the place.
AS near as we could come was
that the hotel was built in 1906.
We also agreed that the building
was probably financed by M. O..
Kitten, an ex-wheat farmer from
the Palouse country and that the
first operator was one Stark. He
apparently didn't last very long,
for most of us agreed that all the
activity took place when w. J..
claussen and his singing wife
were operating the place. =
We did agree that A. w. Swingle
was the architect and tina, the
building was unique for several
reasons. It one one of the best
constructed buildings-and for
MANY. many years the towns big
gest structure. s.
The building. even that long ago,
|. 2as planned to take care of just
such town, as we have now
busting. overflowing with people
and activities. II was planned as
a FIVE story building, Temporarily
limited 70 three r.a:.a.. growth a4Al
demands required larger. Pro-
vision was made IN the plans for
elevators. when and il the two ad-|
ditonal stories were added.
To facilitate the increased stor-
lest something unique was install
ed ia the building, the like Of
which has never, 50 far as we
know, been incorporated in any
other building. The roof was So
constructed that II could -be lacked
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In contrast, this small group of railroad
union leaders are attempting to fout the
intent and spirit of tho Railway Labor Act
and dictate thar own terms. r...asa
Thy have dictated paralyzing railroad
strike. z.
Yos win be the victiml 6
Hsw lsng Win he American public stand
eer lie undcmecratic, arbitrary, and abusive
~ C tie right 10 strike and the disregard
e lie obligation - provide transportation
Hew long can The American people permit
o few dictatorial union leaders to defy the
processes provided for peaceful settlement
q dbputes3
Esrce seldom produces settlements that are
elther fair or lasting. Moreover, point n
eeten reached when personal interests must
b held subordinate to Tho greater public
welfare. That = why the railroads have ac-
cepted The Emergency Board recommended
lions. That b also why the leaders Of these
three unions sheuA reconsider their decision
to call . paralyxing strike.
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Illuminated signs in Kennewick.
High above the street, in the early
days, it was an outstanding land
mark. .arf
Of that place brings back many
For the old timers, the passing
memories. " IL 49,
Some of the old timers still here
who were here when the Kenne-
wick Hotel was erected were Alea,
and Phil Bier, the Oliver family,
Hoadleys. CARRIERS, Martins, Will
mot Gravenslund, the Desgranges,
A. c. Amons, r. E. Reeds and w.
F. Sondermans.
Tempus sure does fugit!
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THE LEADERS Of three railroad misas, Hsp.
resentins less than ene-tenth q IN Iaifeoa
employees, have called q -xailrood strike that
would paralyze Tho nation.
These leaders refuse 70 accept 1Sh cents
an hour wage increase retroactive 10 Noven-
Der /, 1947. This increase was recommended
by an impartial Emergency Board appointed
by President Truman.
This increase Of 151z cents already has been
accepted by the 70 other railroad unions. But
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engmeers,
Enginemen, and the Switchmens Union Of
North America won't accept what more than
900 of all railroad employees have accepted.
They have called strike to get more!
Unions refuse rules discussion
Certain rules changes demanded by these
union leaders-which would increase wages
still further were recommended by the
Board. But the union leaders want more
they demand that the railroads put into effect
ALL the changes they asked for, including
those the Board felt should be denied.
On top of this, they insist that certain rules
changes proposed by the railroads be with
drawn-in spite of the fact that the Board
recommended them! These union leaders
have refused to negotiate except upon these
arbitrary terms.
Greater wage increase not justified
Engineers and fremen are among the high
est paid of all employees in America, as figures
in the box show. This strike threat doesn't
justify giving greater increase than other
railroad workers received.
Emergency Boards are means provided
by the Railway Labor Act in the public inter-
est to avoid strikes. The Presidents Board
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significant development that could
ever happen to our area. It has
J. c. PRATT
at is the answer to one Of our
greatest agricultural needs. 1t will
replace at least a portion Of the
land lost when the Hanford pro-
ject was built. Definite approval
will place Kennewick in a posi-
ton to develop a self-sustaining
area. The coming Of this develop
ment will bring a demand for
greater city growth. Let's all push
together to make Kennewick one
of the finest cities in the state"
ALBERT KENT
Final approval Of the bill will
gure the continued prosperity
of Kennewick, even after the peak
{ present construction has pass
ed. II win give us far more sta
ale economy"
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Project TO Add
1900 Acres OF
Choice Land

The Kennewick Division of the
Yakima Irrigation project, COM
monty known as the Highlands
project, is the last unit of that pro-
ject to be developed. ....... ,
Added will be 1900 acres OF
highly fertile land extending from
Chandler through Badger Canyon.
At the south end of the canyon
the water will be, diverted over
an area to a point near Hover.
Land in the project is owned
by Northern Pacific railway, state
and county and about half is
owned by individuals. 49,.
The project, believed to be a
near reality in 1918, was the first
in the United States to be COW
cred by an anti-speculation clause.
BY this method water may be
refused to any land that is sold
at a price in excess of a figure
established by the Bureau OF
Reclamation
Bureau soil experts are high
in their praise of the top quality
of the projects lands. Much of
the project is in the class one
bracket with practically all with.
in the first three grades.
In addition to the irrigation
feature, the project viii include
q power plant that will develop
1900 kiliwatts of critically
needed electric power.
s a. valuable feature Of the pro-
Jet is the fact that Il can be
constructed rapidly. Bureau en-
gineers estimate that water can
reach the soil within 10 months
Of the starting time. 81
Backers Of the project are hope
full that necessary legislation in
the Senate and appropriation
bills can be passed this session
enabling construction this year.
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Although thy deplored % large m extra cost
Erden. the railroads accepted The report q
a. Board because they felt = was "a the pub.
lie interest 70 uphold TIE spras ana an'ens OF
tI,e RsYlvnv Labor Act
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look who gets squeezed /!

Union leaders representing less than elssnh Of railroad cms
reject recommendations Of Presidents Emergency board
negotiate except their Un terms threaten 10 paze ration w su3e