The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-09-16
STRIKE IS DISGUISED,
 (0F( MEET

WdNS dIlu ll0aAio OA cargo during the present maritime strike was the main subject under Chamber of Commerce.
 Lieut.. Comdr. Edward P. Ches- discussion at today's meeting Of the ter Jr. reported that two plans have been proposed to officials in Washington The first was that the Alaska Railroad, under its powers operate government vessels during the strike period. Under this plan, goods would be shipped out of Ia coma. which is an AFL longshore- men port and is still open to ship ping.
 Second plan would call for the removal of embargoes by the Can adian government. Under the Aus terity Program, Canadian authori- ties have ordered that certain pro- duce cannot be exported.
 Chester further stated that due to the unsatisfactory results last year, when it was tried to get relief ships for Alaska, this plan wasn't under consideration by his office. He also stated that no suspension Of the Jones Act was in the ofting. Presi- dent Truman no longer possesses emergency powers to suspend the Act and Congress, which now has sole authority, will not be in session until after the first of the year.
 Joseph Mclean, President Of the Chamber, reported that an inquiry had been sent to the Canadian Pa cific Steamship office in Vancou- yer about the possibility of keeping two ships on the run during the strike period. The CPR wired that due to previous commitments, the Princess Norah will have to go oil the run on Septemper 25. A CPR official from Vancouver will come to Juneau on October l to discuss the situation with the Chamber.
 Commenting on the operation of vessels by the Alaska Railroad, Jack Burford stated that he was op- posed to the plan because when the Alaska Railroad operated ships in a former strike period, the service had been very unsatisfactory. Bur- ford stated that there was a high rate of loss and breakage in the cargo and that to his knowledge, claims had never been paid nor any responsibility assumed by the Gov ernment.
 That each merchant be con- tacted and asked his preference for emergency shipping, was suggested by Sam Paul. Paul said he favored shipping being handled b. the AL aSka Railroad
 An increased air freight service with possibility of some reduction in rates was suggested by Ernest Parsons as possible solution.
 The Chamber has prepared sci of recommendations for presenta- ton to the CAB hearings, which will be held next month in Anchor age. It recommended the following another service be established be- tween Juneau and Anchorage and between Juneau and Seattle; and that Alaska air companies be al- lowed co-terminals in Seattle, Port land, and Los Angeles. The recom- mendation further stated that the Chamber regards with favor the awarding of certificates to the ex- isting carriers now serving Juneau.
 Guests at today's meeting were: George Mccarthy, victorville, Calf; It. Col J. D. Alexander, Juneau; W. A. Bates. Ketchikan; R. L. Jernberg, Ketchikan; Hans De Meiss- -Teuffen, Zurich, Switzerland; Royal OReilly, Taku Lodge; Russell Apple, Fairbanks; J. T. Petrich, Juneau; w. J. Bailey, New York City; R. H. Stock, Anchorage; Lau- renee J. Johnston, Evanston, Ill. and Harvey Hancock, Chairman of the Alaska Committee, San Fran cisco, Calf. Special guests were the IA members of the Alaska Highway Patrol, Chief Frank Metcalf, and Lee M. Brown. Deputy Superin' tendent of State Police of Oregon and John F. Mcleod, Assistant Chief of State Police of Washing