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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-19
(Ketchikan News

(Ketchkan News
We don't believe the Taft-Hartley law will be
appealed. Amended yes even the Republicans
admitted that amendments were needed.
1t must be remembered that the law could not
have passed without the assistance of Democrats
Now, let lis examine the reason for the Taft
Hartley Union racketeers spark plugged by Reds
in many instances were throwing the whole United
States economic structure out of gear. 1t became
sort of "gangster rule" compelling employers TO
collect union dues and submit by force or threat to
Unreasonable union demands. Rights Of the employ
ers class as well many workers were abrogated
Then came the reaction. Republicans were elected
to Congress- The Taft-Hartley law was enacted. Al
though it went to extremes the general intent was to
curb racketeering
The greatest objection to the Taft-Hartley law
concerns the closed shop" Considerable objection
also developed against the n-Communist affidavit
Let us examine the closed shop issue. Some States
are voting in its favor. Why? When carried to
extreme unions can absolutely dictate terms to en-
poyers or put them out of business.
On the other hand, unions plot to destroy
unions in favor of open shops" unless they have that
weapon.
The Constitution gives every the right to
work for living. But in the past, thousands OF
Americans were denied that right by craft unions
closing their lists against taking on any more men,
bers Their reason that there were not enough
Jobs to go around and their old members who had
been consistently paying dues should be taken care OF
first Therefore many Americans were denied their
to Join union, the result was the same
Rather than dictatorial policy, the unions them
selves should give attention to remedies for these OBJ
iectionable features We believe every honest en-
poyer workingman believes in responsible unions
However they do not believe in any pressure group
unions or otherwise Unions the best protection
against slave labor" conditions and for getting
living wage" Let us add that collective bargaining
is not intended as weapon or war OF externnatlon
of the employer class advocated by the Reds pue
fo;r hing
terms of contract once made long as the parties
concerned live up to the terms of the contract
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bers, thinking that it would get
into print. However, this failed
also.
In conclusion, he said, he just
didn't know what to do about
leaks from supposedly confidential
Khan meetings.
Klansman Ransom then crltl-
cized Pearson for telling his radio
listeners that Ellis Arnall, former
Governor of Georgia and a bitter
enemy of the Khan, might be the
new Secretary of the Army IN
the Truman Cabinet.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-19

The Federal budget never will be balanced as long
as government officials continue to look upon any
sum of money less than billion dollars as petty
cash
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-19

1t is strange that Pravda hasn't yet come out with
a Page story to the effect that food is so scarce
in the United States that college students are SUD-
sisting on grasshoppers
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-19

Civilization will never be Destroyer e%ciaiiii
columnst who grossly underestimate the olapohca
and cantankerousness of man.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-19

Have the voters the losing side ever 1aheo
to say their candidates were gaining fast curing the
last few weeks and if the campaign mad continued
several weeks longer they would have wen?
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-19
CONDITIONS
OF WEATHER
ALASKA PTS.

Weather conditions 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
Weather Bureau. Juneau. follow ::
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-19

1t usually costs person something TO say "haO
he pleases but it's always worth It, Whether ne can
afford it or not.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-19

During an average year we have perfect weather
seven days-four of them in June three III octopei'
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-19
LOOK and LEARN s&y G. GORDON

the largest number
United States?
the largest lake in North America?
n country Statute of Liberty made?
ceibate?
Shakespeare, Age
canno stale her infinite variety?
ANSWERS:
l.. Methodist Baptist
Lake Superior.
married person.
Cleopatra Antony and Cleopatra"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-19

Love laughs at Northumberland also at housing
shortages. +
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MOUNT JUNEAU LODGE NO. ~
SECOND and FOURTH a
s: !: !: !: 9: :: !:
Worshipful Master; JAMES "
LEVERS. Secretary.
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The Washington
MerrY-6o-Round
By DREW PEARSON

CONTINUED from PaFf Gre
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-19

Large scale manufacture y
grease began in the 188Gs. 4
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1948-11-19

babv GIRL was born to Mr. and of Douglas
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JIGGS, MAGGIE FEED AT MONDAY
 LEGION MEETING

With the proverbial "Jiggs and Maggie" corn beef and cabbage as the piece de resistence, and gar nished with all of the normal trim mings such as succulent onions and full complement of other yegc- tables, the committee fer World War I veterans paid off penalty to World War II veterans in "vic- tory dinner last night in the Le- zion Dugout
 The event was elimination Of a contest between these two groups of Legionnaires, the beginning of which was sale of tickets to the Armistice Eve dance.
 The dinner committee of World War l vets included Fred Cameron, chairman, and Bert Lyheck, L. A. stmm and Joseph Thibodeau By common acclaim, this group did it. self proud.
 BUSINESS MEETING
 Following the dinner hour post memt tership assembled for the regu- lar business meeting called to order by Chester zenger, commander. A heavy schedule of committee re- rorts ensued, prominent among them being the report of Sen or Vice Ccm- mander Robert N. Druxman, who had been absent from post deliber- ations for the last 50 days while cnroute through the interior as a participant in the economic survey which has been conducted by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
 His comments included a d-scus- sion of pest membership. develop ments of the post program to CO., operate with the civic theatre group, and an outline of plans for the for maticn of an Air Force Reserve which has already been projected and information concerning which had been obta ned by Druxman in an interview with top rating military personnel at Fort Richardson re- gently.
 Following the remarks Of Vice Commander DruXman. an interest ing outline of preparation activi- ties was given by Legionnaire Jo- seph D. Alexander relative to the formation of units of the National Guard throughout Alaska.
 A trief report was given in be- half. of the Americanism program of the Legion, and Edward L. Kei- thahn discussed the possibility oi Legion participation in naturaliza- ton classes, a program which hao i been one of the post activities 1T former years.
 Preliminary plans were outlined for the annual Christmas party which will be shared by the posf membership and the members of tho , American Legion Aux hary. The , party will be held in the Legior l Dugout Monday evening, December 27. Those already named for the
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MCCORMICK BACK FROM CONF ERENcE,
 WASHINGTON, D.C.

MT. and Mrs. John Mccormick were passengers arriving aboard the Raranof.
 Mir. Mccormick, Territorial D-rec- tor. Of selective Service, attended the conference of state Directors of sS in Washington, DC.
 While Mir. Mccormick was in Washington. his wife visited her sen, Alfred Mcyay, and his family in Walla Walla, Washington, and Mrs. Everett shaefer, the former Irene Mccormick, and her family, from nearby Enterprise.
 During the visit in Walla Walla Mrs. Mccormick was present for the funeral services Of her nephew, Pic. sheldon Stiles, killed in Germany six weeks before the termination of the war. Services were held un-
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Juneau, Alaska, are invited to vote on the following proposal:
 PROPOSAL. Shall the City of Juneau, Alaska, incur bonded in- debtedness in the sum of S260,000.00 in addition to s322,0OO.0O existing bonded indebtedness, and issue and sell it's negotiable general obliga- ton bonds in the sum of S260,0 ,00000, the proceeds therefrom to be used for additional surfacing and resur- facing of streets and sidewalks within the City?.
 That the entire area embraced within the corporate limits of the City of Juneau, Alaska, shall con- stitute enc voting precinct; and that the voting place within such voting precinct shall be at the Council Chambers in the City Hall Building located at West Fourth and Main Streets. That all quail fled electors of the City of Ju- neau, Alaska, whose names appear on the last ax-assessment roll or record of the City of Juneau for purposes of municipal taxation and who shall register their names and qualifications for voting at such election with the municipal clerk of said City on or before the aforesaid day liked, for such elec- ten, shall be qualified to vote al said special election for or against l the said proposal.
 Dated. Juneau, Alaska, the 11tf day of December, 1943.
 c. L. POPEJOY,
 Municipal Clerk
 Published Dec IA 21, 194S)
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Lightning results when voltage differences occur within a cloud, between clouds, or between a cloud and the earth
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the Triangle Cleaners truck in time to avert a head-on smash so sWerVed and hit rear wheel. Incidentally he smashed the front Of his sled, received 8 shaking up and bruised neck. Now Red" is wondering if he must pay for damage to the trucks wheel.
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BARAN0F DOCKS
 LAST MIGHT Al 70;
 SAILS FOR WEST

The Baranof, first American yes- sel to arrive following the mari time strike, docked in Juneau last evening at 10 o'clock and sailed this morning at o'clock for the north. captain J. Ramsauer is in com- mand of the ship and E. A. Tracy is chief purser.
 There were ten passengers on board for Juneau From Seattle, they were John J. Clark, Sgt. H. l. Lucas, Jr., Mrs. George A. Matson, MT. and Mrs. John Mccormick, R. H. Beadle, and Hugh J. Doogan. From Ketchikan: Barney Kane, M. Stanley and c. Troop.
 The Baranof is scheduled to re- turn to Juneau southbound Satur- day, December 18
 Passengers to the Westward in cluded
 To Cordova: Mildred Schenck. Ruth Rowland.
 To Seward Donald Bland.
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL. ELECTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF JUNEAU, ALASKA:
 That pursuant to the Resolution of the City of Juneau, Alaska, en- titled:,
 "A RESOLUTION ordering a special election within the City of Juneau, Alaska, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified vot- CTS of said City proposal to incur Ia bonded Indebtedness not exceed ing the sum of $260,00O00 in addi- tion to existing bonded indebted ness, and to issue and sell nego- tiable general obligation bonds of said City not exceeding $260, ,000.00, pursuant to the provision of the Act of Congress of May 28, 1896, as amended June II, 1887 (48 US- GA Ala -44el, the said sum to be used for additional street and sew CT repairs and Improvements, and for additional surfacing and resur- facing Of streets and sidewalks within said City"
 passed and approved by the Con- mon Council of the City of Ju- Fneau, Alaska, municipal corpora ton, ct it's session held on the 10th day of December, 1948, Q 1 special election will be held in the City of Juneau, Alaska, between the hours of o'clock g. ii. and ! o'clock D. na.. of Tuesday Jan. II 1949, at which special election al qualified electors of the City oi
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HERE FROM KETCHIKAN

Ketchikan residents registered at the Gastineau Hotel include Larry Lindstrom and MT. and Mrs. H. Q. Clifford
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committee to serve for this event include Ted Smith, chairman and Harry Watkins. A. L. zenger. sr., and Raymond Beach.
 Commander Chester Zenger called for the formation of color guard, and stated that the first meeting of January, on Monday the 3rd, wll be Past Commanders night and the meeting will be conducted by Past Post Commanders. There will be an initiation Of new members cn that date.
 After the showing of sound mo- ton picture in color of the Iongass the piece de resistance, and gar office of the eg.onal Forester oi the U. s. Forest Service, a group ot Legionnaifes went to the Alaska Steamship Company dock and as- sisted in transferring the body ot Daniel George James to the Charles w. Carter Mortuary, where it will rest until final services are per formed Saturday morning, Decem- Ter 1S at 10 o'clock.
 In preparation for the meeting of December 20, the committee on refreshments and entertainment consist Of Legionnaires Bolton and DruZman.
 There are 50 species of kanga-
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HALLICRAFTER, Model No. S-40- A. Priced at S7500 for quick
 sale. Phone eos. 32 u
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WANT ADS
F0R SALE

? BEDROOMS-Large one-level home. 3 years old. l00'x100' lot in good district. Large living room with fireplace. Dining room. Automatic hot water heat. Terms ONE new house on Behrends Ave. full concrete basement with gar age, full-view windows from liv- ing room, dinette and kitchen. Hardwod floors. Automatic hot air heat. Very liberal terms.
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FOR SALE

4 BEDROOMS, furnace, basement, laundry, electric kitchen, inlaid hardwood floors, Casey-Shattuck addition. 3-BDR. partially furnished, marine view, large living room, haro- floors.
 2-BDR. beautifully furnished, Ill Casey-Shattuck addition, immed- fate occupancy; basement, fur- mace.
 ARKETA property, ' mi. pest 7 houses, acre pat. land, Lemon Creek; Briggs summer home on Point Louisa. INCOME s265 per mo; apts. best view, best location, terms. large lots, good heating plant, all apts. well furnished. DUPLEX off Gastineau Avenue, East First, s4500; terms. 3-BDR. furnished home Norway Point, $500 down, monthly pay. S100 per mo.
 2-BDR Douglas Beach.
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der the auspices of the Veterans ol Foreign Wars.
 While in Seattle the McCornlcks were guests of MT. and Mrs. Wll- liam Tuttle. MT, Futile, formerly with the Veterans Administration m Juneau, is with the VA in Seattle. They also visited Rhea MacF'ar- lane. former president of the Busi- ness and Professional Women's Cub of Juneau.
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WILLIAM WINn- -plicne 234

WEST JUNEAU ROAD, small. new. bright house on property to be patented; 160 acres possible. Price reduced to afford title clearance. Beautiful beach front age and creek. S4,000. SlTkA-Josephine Carter's florist business and home. 9 lots, 5Ox125, greenhouse 20x44 2 story house 20x29 $3500.
 SHOE REPAIR shop with very best 2-msn equipment Apartment in connection. Franklin St. s25OO. BEAUTY SHOP near planned Coast Guard Bldg. S35OO. LEADING RESTAURANT, central location, rent $20o month, new equipment. Reasonable down payment.
 2-STORY house, unfinished in- side. Small apartment ready to move into, buyer finish Gas able) to sell not less than $7500 $35OO. $500 down, SIS month. 1942 DODGE panel converted to pickup rustless iron box, special ly reinforced for heavy loads. All new tires, new engine this sum- mer, used 1500 mi. S600 for quick sale.
 SPECIAL CLEARANCE prices on Nash sedan, Model A Truck, Chev panel.
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"RED" MeKINN0N IN ACCIDENT; MAY HAVE
 TO PAY FOR WHEEL

Red McKinnon, son of MT. and Mrs. A. F. McKinnon, knows a lol TOW about coasting and what 1t may cost. The other day he was coastng down Gold Street. He did not see
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WANTED

CHILDREN'S Nursery. day or hour care. Ph. Green 520 Gertrude
 Mallard 66 st
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There are 50 species of kanga- rOoS.
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= D c o . v
 TIDE FABLE
DECEMBER 15
- - TO KUIU ISLAND

A Bureau of Mines diamond drill crew supervised by Robert L. Thorne has gone to Kuiu Island to continue investigation work on lead and zinc deposits.
Evening star., 1948-01-18

l thought for moment he'd had stroke"
What did you do?"
II leaned over him for closer look Then
l saw wound in his throat
did you know then that he was dead?"
Il wasn't sure But knew must call the
police
How did you 60 about calling the police?"
II remembered there are instructions just
inside the front cover of the phone book that
tell you how to dial in emergencies. So l
reached for the phone book"
Where was it?'
''RIGHT there on MIR. Merton's desk. But
pair of shears lay on the book. picked them
up so could turn back the front cover Then
I saw they were sticky with blood Just as
dropped the shears to the floor voice in the
doorway said, Blood! What's going on?'"
Who was the person in the doorway"
"A Mr. Albright, one of Mr. Merton's
regular clients"
DO you see Albright in the courtroom
now?''
Yes" Jessica's gaze had, in fact. been
liked on Wilbur Arkr1ght during most OF her
testimony. He was a pudgy man with a
short, brown mustache, seated just beyond
the rail-
rs he the Witness" Vincent asked, who
testified for the State, saying he found you
standing by the victim with the bloody scis-
sors in your hand?"
He is"
Paul Vincent waved disparaging hand at
the jury. The gesture said eloquently: so
much for fingerprints So much for the circum-
stance of a weapon seen in hand" Of Jessica
he asked gently, Except to remove them
from phone book so that you could open the
book, did you at any time that morning,
or for any other purpose, touch the scissors?'
Il did not touch the scissorsr' she said.
Evening star., 1948-01-18

What" Paul asked did you do them"
Il turned the cover of the phone book back
and read the instructions Then called the
police. They came and photographed the
Office, questioned me, then sent me homes
Later that day they arrested me-"
SIS that absolutely all you know about the
crime?"
Absolutely ALL
Vincent turned to Corrigan Your wit
ness"
Corrigan strode toward her, glowering,
his head forward like charging bull.
Miss Dale" he beloved, "your entire
savings are invested in Calex Oil stock, are
they not?"
Vincent lashed out with an objection.
Sustained" Judge Porter murmured
Very well,' Corrigans tongue curled in
his cheek. "You testified Miss Dale, that you
went to the bank and made deposit Did
you do anything else at the bank besides
make that deposit?"
"Yes. l spoke to Mr. Blake, the cashier
she answered.
The Mr. Blake who has already testified
for the State?"
YES" Jessica was looking at him. He was
sitting by Albright.
What did you say to Mr. Blake?"
II asked him to sell some stock for me-"
Your Calex stock?"
yes"
What did he say?''
"EJe eaid If WAC worthless
He said it was a dead cat, didn't he?
A dead wildcat that never had been any good
from the day it was issued?"
Something like that
''On whose advice had you bought the
stock?"
"Mr Merton's"
did you hear the testimony of Mr. Blake,
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the bank cashier, when he described your re-
action to the bad news?"
'Yes."
WAS his testimony substantially correct?"
He said was mad l suppose was"
You were furious. weren't you? And in
that temper you went back to the office?
For showdown with Merton?'
objection" Vincent snapped savagely.
Counsel" the bench admonished, will
re-phrase his question"
''How," Corrigan demanded, did you feel
toward Carl Merton when you went back to
his Officer"
Il suppose. Jessica acknowledged, Il was
resentful and bitter Who wouldn't be?"
'Tm asking the questions So you stormed
in and demanded that he make good the
loss?"
mo, because found him already dead"
Isn't it true," Corrigan roared, that you =.
quarreled with him, and he laughed at you,
and you snatched up pair of scissors?"
NO. the girl said quietly. That isn't true
at all She was holding her chin high, now,
and looking straight at the jury.
Corrigan, like pitcher with change of
pace, spoke quietly himself "You admit that
Albright came in and found you holding the
bloody scissors. You heard him testify that he
stood by while you phoned the police He
said that neither he nor you moved anything
until the police came. Is that true?"
"Yes"
What is the first thing the police did when
they arrived"
They photographed the Office
Corrigan took an exhibit from the clerk.
1t was police photograph and had already
been introduced in evidence Look at it
closely, Miss Dale. Take your time Is it
true picture of the office furnishings as you
last saw them - at the time of the crime?"
Yes" Jessica said.
Mote the articles shown on Mertons desk
What are they?"
"A basket of correspondence, phone and
phone book"
rs it the same phone book on which, in
your direct testimony, you claim pair of
bloody scissors was lying?" Corrigan put
Evening star., 1948-01-18
A Shot Story

eeTHE defendant will take the stand"
l. Paul Vincent's voice, calling Jessica
Dale as witness, rang out with clear conf
dence. He took his clients arm and smiled
reassuringly. His calm brown eyes said You
are innocent, so you have nothing to fear"
His opponent, Prosecutor Alex Corrigan,
was surprised and elated. Hes sticking her
neck OUT! he whispered to his associates
Now the State would have an opportunity
to cross-exarnine, and that was break for
Corrigan. What could Vincent hope to gain
by putting her on the stand? She'd assert her
innocence. naturally, but she'd already done
that in her plea of not guilty.
Corrgan put five horny fingers against
five, knitted bushy brows and leaned back to
watch and listen. He saw Jessica Dale sworn
and identified. He heard Vincent inquire:
'You were the murdered mans secretary?"
Il was" Jessica said. Her voice wasn't
dull. 1t sparked, as did the black eyes with
which she flashed defiance first at Corrigan
and then at the jury. She'd be smarter, Corri-
gan thought if she'd look just little bit help
less and prosecuted. She was about twenty
five and with the sort of face which usually
charms jury. Just the same, Corrigan
thought, he's sticking her neck out. Why
hasn't he told her to look ,pitiful?
Then he remembered. Maybe because of
the unusual relationship between the accused
and her counsel They were engaged to be
married. 1t had kept the courtroom packed
all through the trial There'd been sensational
headlines like ATTORNEY FIGHTS FOR
sWEETHEART's LIFE" One tabloid called it
Portia-in-reverse act: Inspired by the rugged
courage and confidence of her fighting fiance,
the accused girl. Jessica Dale -"
PAUL VINCENT was saying quietly, Nov,
Jessica, please tell the court just what hap
pened the morning of November tenth"
Corrigan whipped out pad to take notes.
Il came to the Office as usual" Jessica said.
Her eyes were fixed now on certain witnesses
who, having testified earlier for the State,
were seated just back of the rail- The mail
came, and Mr. Merton found in it. as usual,
number of checks from clients. He entered
the checks in book, then told me to take
them to the bank
How far is the bank from your office?"
About three blocks"
''You went there, made the deposit, then
returned to the office?"
Yes"
How long were you gomez"
About thirty minutes"
What did you see when you re-entered the
Office at the end of those thirty minutes?"
Il saw Mr.. Merton sprawled over his desk
Evening star., 1948-01-18

BY ALLAN VAUGHAN ELSTON
Illustrated BY George Hughes
Evening star., 1948-01-18

A story that the tightly packed
courtroom where a young lawyer fights desperately
to of he he wants to marry
Evening star., 1948-01-06
.cLemore
Reports on Wallace
Election Chance
By Henry Mel ore

Henry Wallace had no sooner
declared that he would run for
President of the United States on
a third party ticket than 1 alerted