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Evening star., 1948-12-12

| items under $3.50 as the pest sell
lers." New mechanical toys, games
atomic guns" and large number
Of other gadgets were listed as the
favorites.
Electric trains still are far below
prewar standards in selection and
numbers, and most stores are fea-
turing smaller models. One store
reported serious shortage of train
accessories, one of the heaviest de-
mands. Likewise, sleds are typical
of gifts still in short supply, buyers
said.
In illustrating the increased pur-
chases for little children, officials
cited heavy sales of children's furni-
ture, dolls, wooden pull-toys, blocks
and other educational" toys.
The big thing in dolls this year,
buyers said, are hard rubber babies
that cry-or, rather, "coo"-no mat
ter what Is done to them. But here
again, spokesmen said the trend is
toward smaller dolls.
Among items in the field of avia-
ton seen at the toylands was a
miniature panel, complete with a
stick" which enables the young
pilots to bank, turn or roll pictures
of actual planes. Another featured
tiny aluminium foil gliders, which
can be guided in flight by a mag
netic stick.
Cheaper Toys Available.
A buyer for one large store pointed
out that cheaper toys-not manu-
factured last year-are now avail
able, many made of new plastic ma
terials. Another, however, warned
that unless manufacturers reduce
prices on some items next year, they
will have priced them out of the
market.
An executive of one large store re-
ported an increase this season in
practical gifts" such as home fur
nishings, linens, china and glass
ware. Large luxury" items, such as
radios and refrigerators, are moving
more slowly, another official said.
Spokesman at women's specially
store reported very good sales yes
terday on small items-toiletries,
handbags, hosiery and underwear
with ready-made clothing purchases
having less activity.
Slow buying during November left
many store officials pessimistic but,
even with large inventories on
hand, think every one is going to
be agreeably surprised" by the cur
rent pickup in business, one official
said. Another added that next
Saturday may fool u.s. but that
until that happens, yesterday looked
like the big day.
Parking Restrictions.
Inspector Miller warned that
through Christmas Eve parking will
be prohibited on Seventh street
from F street to Pennsylvania ave-
nue., on the North side of E street
between Sixth and Seventh streets,
on the South side of F street be-
tween Twelfth and Thirteenth
streets and on the West side of
Tenth street between E and F
streets.
Inspector Miller said some of the
worst traffic conditions in the down.
town areas are caused by motorists
who, unable to get into parking lots
keep driving around the block.
Twenty extra men were recruited
from precincts yesterday for traffic
direction duties, he said. and traffic
was moving well by mid-morning.
Evening star., 1948-12-12
Yu1e Programs Planned
By Falls Church PTA

The Parent-Teacher Association
of the Falls Church High School and
the towns two elementary schools
will have scheduled Christmas pro-
grams at meetings this week.
Both the Madison and Oak Street
PTAs will meet at 1880 pm. Tues
day in their respective schools.
Evening star., 1948-12-12
Oxon Hill PTA to Meet

Students of the Oxon Hill Ele-
mentary School will present q
Christmas program at a meeting OF
the schools Parent Teacher Asso-
citation at pm. Tuesday in the
school, 1926 Livingston road, Oxon
HILL Md.
Evening star., 1948-12-12
Judge Scott Warns
Bondsmen Against
Refusing Low Bail

Municipal Court Judge Armont
w. Scott yesterday laid down thu
law to bondsmen when q lawyer
protested O 500 bond for his client
voicing doubt that any bonding
agency would choose to post such
a low amount because 1t wouldn't
be worth their while"
1--WE heard that complaint before
and I've taken 1t up with the other
judges before" Judge Scott declared
II want you to let me know II
you can't find q willing bondsman,
he instructed the lawyer, Walter T
Powell. IF that happens, I'll raise
the bond and I'll raise something
else, too, at the next judges meet
ing"
Occasion for the courtroom out
burst was a shoplifting case against
May Ida Pyle, 81, Of the 900 block Of
Upshur street NV, accused OF
stealing 90 cents worth Of mems
socks from Sears Roebuck, 450(
Wisconsin avenue NV.
Several BOndsmen Approached.
Judge Scott set the 500 bond to
cover the case pending jury trial
next month.
AS soon as court adjourned, Mr.
Powell set about finding q bondsman
willing to post the amount at the
set premium of IS cash per $10O
bond fixed by the court rules. He
had Is minutes to find one before
his client would have been COM
mitted to Jail
The lawyer reported that in 10
minutes time he approached no less
than three bonding. agents. who re-
fused to post bond for the woman
Washington native who has lived
here all her life, and who has rela-
tives here.
One bondsman was heard to reply
I've got enough troubles Of my
own" The others expressed no in
terest, according to Mr.. Powell.
Personal Bond Arranged.
With only five minutes left
Bondsman William O'Neil walked
into the courtroom and, after talk
ing with the defendant in the cell
block, agreed to post her bond. Mr.
O'Neil later said he did so without
receiving any immediate payment OF
the IS premium.
Judge Scott later said that he hao
made subsequent arrangements with
his clerk to free the defendant or
her personal pledge to show up fol
trial in the event no willing bonds
man could be found.
The judge told reporters he does
not expect any bondsman to post
bond for a bad risk"
But where a reasonable risk il
involved, like this woman who has
lived here for 81 years and has rela
tives here, I'm not going to allow
bondsmen to refuse to take her out
just because they can't make enough
premium fees" Judge Scott declared
Evening star., 1948-12-12
Academy PTA to Meet

The Parent Teacher Association
of the Holy Names, Silver Spring,
will meet at 8 pm. Tuesday In the
academy on Pershing drive.
Evening star., 1948-12-12
Reserve Officers to Meet

The Robert E. Lee Chapter of the
Reserve Of11cers' Association will
meet at 8 pm. tomorrow to hear
1t. Col. Dario G.. Barozzi of the
National Security Resources Board
describe defense against atomic war
fare. The meeting will be in Hop
Hall, Fort Myer post headquarters.
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Charles Lindbergh
Fairbanks News Miner

Fairbanks News Miner
Charles A. Lindbergh has arrived at Eieson base
on his tour of Air Force installations in Alaska
The famed flyer is making study of long-range
flying methods for the Air Force. The trip marks his
return to the of of the exploits for whch
his has become famous in the story OF AVIATION
1t was Lindbergh accompanied by his wife, MIS-
Anne Morrow Lindbergh, who helped pioneer in the
1905 the Alaska airway to the Orient which the
world today takes Mater of course
The flying Lindberghs" the central figures
in two great aerial argoses across the top of the
world
The first was in 1881 and took them westward
across Canada and Alaska to Japan and China.
In 1888, they winged eastward past Labrador
over the Greenland ice cap and on to Europe, Africa
South America and the West indies
The earlier flight began vacation trip around
the world They flew from North Haven, Me, to
Ottawa: then followed Jumps on successive days to
Moose Factory, James Bay Churchill on Hudson
Bay Baker Lake and Aklavk, where the Mackenzie
River meets the Ar tic Ocean.
The last hop, LIS miles, was over bleak, I'M
inhabited tundra any mishap would have spelled
disaster That flight II years ago by newcomers TO
northern flying amazed experienced bush pilots IL
was the type of flying that marked Lindbergh as an
extraordinary airman from the days when ne carried
the mail on the night run between Chicago and ST.
Louis years before his history making trip to Paris
The Iindberghs flew to Barrow Nome, Siberia
and thence to Japan Storms and fog delayed them
along their way to in the hop to Nome they were
forced bv the weather ride the waters of Kotzebue
Sound for 10 hours before completing that leg OF
their journey.
The vast difference in flying the same route now
with modern navgational aids simply epitomizes the
remarkable progress made in aviation in the years
following Lindberghs Paris hop
The world has grown little blase about lying
but it is still easy to recapture the splne-tnglng
thrill shared bv the great and small alike on that
Nav day in 1927 when the word was flashed that
"Iindy" had landed at LIE Bourget. The true great
ness of his exploit is still being measured by this
generation.
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UNDER THE DOME

Not many people realize it, but
it's been years since the Far West
has had a hand in the leadership
of the House of Representatives.
That is why a drive is on to make
Congressman Mike Mansfield OF
Montana majority whip in. the new
Congress, replacing John McCor-
mack Of Massachusetts. Another
reason is that Mansfield is one OF
ablest, most aggressive fighters in
Congress Russell Davenport,
former editor of Life Magazine
and a strong Willkieite, is calling
a secret meeting of liberal Repub-
leans in New York City to map
liberal revolt inside the Grand
Old Party Editor v. Y. Dali
man of the Illinois State Register
in Springfield, now says COP
should stand for Grand Old Poll
sters" The showdown as to
when George Marshall will resign
as Secretary of State will be about
November :, when Marshall comes
back to confer with Truman .
Spectacular feature of the San
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-20

fless Tor BOTH it's likely that a
coalition government will be estab-
ljshed by Vice President Ii Tsung
Jen and Flu Tso vi, the latter one
Of the few successful Nationalist
Army commanders. Even this
coalition is not likely to last. Its
base will be too narrow-too much
similar to the present setup.
Will Russia Fill The Vacuum?
of China feel that the
time left for us to act is fast run
ming out. China is rapidly becom-
ing a political vacuum-all set for
the Kremlin to take over. Thus
far, the Russians haven't had to
Go much more than donate captur-
ed Japanese equipment to the Com
munist armies. Their political Of
sensive to take over China hasn't
started yet, but will soon.
Some observers think that if we
discard our present game Of foot
sic" with the Chinese reactionar-
les, we may be able to save the
situation-but if SO. it will be
miracle.
China Is too vast, too overpopu'
lated, too graft-ridden, and mos
Of her leaders too intent on per,
sonal gain for any outside nation
ia bring about reforms. Russia
has get to come from inside Chi
ma, not outside, and even thu
Russians may get into trouble
when they try renovating a nation
where the people of North China
have to speak pidgin English tc
understand the people of South
China.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-20
STAINS SPLEEN

Joseph Stain used to be thought of as mod
Grating and conciliating influence in the Kremln He
cultivated, and seemed to enjoy the reputation of
curbing the more ruthless fire brandishers OF the
Politblro One could almost count getting joval
compromise out of him whenever Molotov's or Wish
inskys bull-headedness made appeal to the top
necessary.
But not any more, it seems. The unrestrained Ian
gage of his answers the Pravda QUESTIONABLE to
say nothing of the ugly disregard of truth contained
in those answers is quite in line with the Molotov-
vshnsky technique His spleen applicable it seems
to u.s. by the way the six neutrals While giving MN
a wav out put him on the spot and perhaps by
the deterioration in the Russian position IN Ger
many The CONFERENCE.-The on shipments from the
western zones has put greater strain on the Soviet
occupation than their blockade of Berlin mas
placed on us While the food roting in Stuttgart
is a timely reminder that occupier is ever loved
the Germans in the Soviet tell the difference
between an oppressive and benevolent occupation
The proper answer to Stahn has been given by d
chorus of U. NJ representatives, all denying Stain
allegations and citing the record to prove MN raise
The American delegation came up without tumble.
The delays and ndecisions previously Characteristic
of the State Departments and the American delega
tons handling Soviet pronuncamentos were lack
ing Mr. Philip C. Jessup, for the American delega-
ton showed that he right on the ball. We trust
this is mode of quick and deft operation that VIII
not be allowed to grow rlsty-not that we hope ior
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-20
BIG MONEYED DEMOCRATS

President Truman didn't get
many big campaign contribu-
tons prior to the elections, COM
pared to the Republicans. Never
theless, he did have few big
donations, and here is a partial
list of the faithful
Floyd B. Odlum. head of the
worlds biggest investment trust
The Atlas Corporation-$3,0oo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Field
50, 800
Mrs. August A Busch OF the st.
Louis beer fortune-Sl,500.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Bruce (he's
ambassador to Argentina ST 900.
Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney
Assistant Secretary for Air-"loan-
ed" the Democrats $1,000.
W. Averell Harriman-ECA am
bassador-sl0,00 But his broth
er and business partner, E. Roland
Hartman, gave the Republicans
$11 900.
Former u S. Attorney General
Homer S. Cummings-s500. Cum
mings' law firm gets 100000 year.
ly retained from the Standard Oil
Co. of N. j. The Standard Oil
group was backing Dewey to the
iimit.D
Former U. S. Attorney General
Francis Biddle-$200.
Truman's good friend
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20 YEARS AGO { fHE EMPIRE

NOVEMBER co. 1928
Haine Empire planned to MAKE 'ip Juneau 10
Seattle in a 16-foot outboard motor
w p Johnson arrived from the Margnita
Juneau after an ABSENCE VI SIX weeks
during which time he attended convention of the Protestant Episcopal
Church in Washington D. c.
Faulkner returned where he had been on legal
business
Horny Roden arrived south on the Alaska
arrived the south after WISHING reatSeS III
Montana and Puget Sound
Weather: Al low, 49, mising
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JUNEAU city BAND
PRACTICES SUNDAY

Director Joseph NJ Shofner has
called for a special notice of the
Juneau City Band for Sunday af-
ternoon at 2 o'clock in the Grade
School auditorium.
The program for the concert to
be given at the goth Century Thea
tire next Tuesday evening at 8
o'clock will be given in its, en-
tirety.
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he refuses to face the facts. He's
lost the support of the vast ma
jority of the Chinese people. His
generals, and even his own Gov
eminent, are anxious to Dust him.
Against such an imposing lineup
Chang will be fortunate to mold
onto his job for the next 60 days.
Faced with the collapse of his
house OF cards, Chang is losing
his emotional balance, just as Hit
Ter did during the last days of
Berlin. Intimates report that the
Generalissimo is starting to fly in
to Hitler-type RACES without pro-
vocation.
Only last week Chang was in
his headquarters, studying reports
from his defeated armies, when he
said to an old and trusted friend:
II should have resigned at the end
CT the war. That way I could have
avoided these terrible defeats and
would have beer. an honored citi-
zen for the rest of my life
The friend, anxious to avoid
argument, said: Yes, Excellency,
that would have been the wise
move"
Whereupon Chang flew into an
uncontrolled rage, shouting at the
top of his voice. 80 now you
too have turned against me-
Chinese GIaft-The Chinese peo-
pie lay much of the blame for
their wretched conditions direct
~ on Chiang's doorstep. They
point to his feeble attempts tc
wipe out army graft. They deep
~ resent his emperor-like man.
ner and great wealth in the midst
Of hunger and want.
But most of all, the average
Chinese citizen feels that the Gen
eralissimo is personally responsible
fer the initiation which has wiped
out the savings of middle and
low-income groups.
Just little over month age
Chang announced he was gong
to stabilize currency apd urged
all Chinese to place their savings
IN the new gold yuan. He prom
ised to peg the new money at the
equivalent of Is cents. The people
followed his advice and placed
their meager savings in the new
yuan.
Today-a little more than
month later--the official yuan il
worth five cents, though its rea
value as reelected on the blacl
market, is about one-half cent
The Chinese people have lost theii
savings-and their respect fol
, Chang.
When Chang is either ousted OF
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-20
Daily Lessons in English " %. L. GORDON

WORDS OFTEN Either Drive slowly or Drive slow
correct as this Drive slowly is the
more forma of the
NdISPRONOUNCED Enigma pronounce ENG ma &C
in ME unstressed, n second syllable
OFTEN observe the two Ms and the
one L.
SYNONYMS Likely, probable plausible apt credible
sumable
three times and is yours Let
twisting winding HE followed the tortou path that
led through wilderness"
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MODERN ETIQUETTE k Sy LEE

O. a the hostess for the first
a
the first dance but should not
to later in the evening
O. the bridegroom the wedding fee?
gives presents the minister after
the al
and dishes from the
A. person,
rom
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-20

Francisco United Nations Charter
meeting was a Russian ship, the
Smolna, anchored in San Fran
cisco Bay, where Foreign Minister
Molotov entertained foreign diplo-
mats. Today the same SIS Smol-
ma is lurking off the coast of Chi
ma infiltrating agents into the
Chinese army.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-20
STATEHOOD CHANCES

The recapture of Congress by the Democrats may
mean that Alaska and Hawaii will become the 49eh
and 50th States of the Union unless the press OF other
legislation deemed more important to the nation
nterferes Statehood planks contained in the
Demo platform and President Truman has urged
statehood personally in messages to the Congress
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-20

George E. Allen, vice president in
charge of lobbying for a big in
surance group, gave only $500 to
keep his pal in the White House.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-20

Paradox: Highly intelligent man has invented
devised and produced hundreds OF Things ne NASH
sense enough to use properly
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LOOK and LEARN sy &. GORDON

numbers
q Dxon's
g. How many average
year?
the
ANSWERS:
numbers three while odnal
bers begin first, second third etc.
Pennsylvania Maryland.
miles
About seconds
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-20

MOUNT JUNEAU LODGE NO, la
SECOND and FOURTH
g: 9: 8: =: !; !: :; ::
Worshipful Master: JAMES "
LEVERS. Secretary.
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a daily fencing match with Stain but that this is
the only way to the sting out of Soviet thrusts
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-20

1.-The Russian people are human beings just IKE
everybody else says Russian Official It's mounting
to brag about, comrade.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-20

We don't know where a lot OF our money goes,
but we do know where goes that portion We pay OUT
as Federal taxes: 1t goes everywhere
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The Washington
Merry-6o-Round
BY DREW PEARSON

Consirued from Page One>
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OF WEATHER
CONDITIONS
ALASKA PTS.

Weather conulUlons and temper
atures at various Alaska points,
also on the Pacific Coast, for "a
hour period, ending at 4:30 this
morning, and released by the
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-20
VETERANS OF
FOREIGN WARS

Taku Post No. $3.50
Meets first and thiro
Thursdays. Post Hall.
Seward Street. visitins
Comrades Welcome.
VERN MErCALFE
Commander; WILLIAM
H. SHERLOCK, Adult
ant.
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TIDE TABLE

TIDE TABLE
NOVEMBER Fl
, High tide, sos am, 14.1 1T.
> Low Tide. 10:45 am, Sc 1T.
. High tide, 1882 pm, 1865 TT.
3 Low tide, % "a pm, OIL TT.
. NOVEMBER %
9 High tide, 6:03 am, 1873 1T.
g Low tide, 11:47 am, 81 1T.
. HIGH tide, 1882 pm, 1873 TT.
Evening star., 1948-09-05

una of the Netherlands who has just succeeded to
will chiet link holding together Hollands major
after 1949.
when the Union scheduled to
traditional colonial relationship which has
Under
allegiance the Queen will link Holland and
United States of Indonea formerly the Netherlands
Indies.
Empire Faces Important Changes
the closing of Queen Wihelminas reign
did those of Britain and France When
japanese of and Sumara nationalist
fought their independence The United Nations helped
the basis Of the Dutch plan for United
be partner Netherlands Union For
year little shooting but there still dssension
the ndonesian Repubcmost militant of the States
present negotiations predicts
relationship will be resumed The Oldest OF the
changes under the ruler
5000 miles to link the Indian
Pacific became Dutch possessions at the beginning
Portuguese navgators first to discover
islands of the East
their heels Freebootng adven-
Evening star., 1948-09-05

its third nation convention, held IN
Chicago, December 80, 1928. All Gre
dentials for the st. Paul convention
are made returnable to Hathaway
as secretary, and as treasurer he
controls its funds. Joseph Manley,
son-in-law of William z. Foster and
an avowed Communist, is also a
member of the Committee on Ar
rangements.
Although the national Commu-
mist organization as such may be
granted only five delegates in the
st. Paul convention, the basis OF
representation adopted is lending
itself to their purpose OF control.
Reliable information shows that a
very large number Of Communist
delegates will be present at st. Paul
with duly authorized credentials.
"Reposing complete confidence in
the soundness Of the deliberate
Judgment of the American people,
II have no apprehension that the
Communist Party can ever command
any considerable support in this
country. I do not question their
right, under the Constitution, to
submit their issues to the people; but
I most emphatically protest against
their being admitted into the coun-
ellis of any body of progressive
voters. The Communists stand for
the substitution of the Soviet form
of government for the one we now
have and propose to accomplish
this change through a revolution,
with a class dictatorship as their
ultimate aim instead Of . democra-
Evening star., 1948-09-05

fought for tropical ouposts fabulous wealth and for gene
Dutch the scramble for empire
The accompanying shows their colonies in 1850 before
the into cf New Amsterdam the Cape OF
Ceon But when these were gone the Ho-
both hemispheres which poured
the dim!nuy mother country the North Sea-
spices profits the East Indies
prime of quinine, rubber tin and oil
- Rough Spots in Long History
traded Amsterdam (now New York; for
northeast coast of South America The
that ended Surnam went into de-
which later rescued by extensive importation OF
India Now its place where sugar.
grown with that of Manhattan
West ISLANDS
important producers of oil Curacao
and ArIba this Duch-ow wealth.
independence movement the Neither
rough in its long history Heavily
dependent colonies Dutch granted enlghtend
administration reign this record bear fruit IN
holding the proposed looser federation together .sa
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