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Evening star., 1948-11-12
9th Division Cleared
0fMarine Gen. Smith 5
Incompetence Charge

the battle of words over the Pa
cific fighting on Tarawa. Maxim
and Saipan was quiet today, after
disclosure that an investigating
board has cleared the 9th Army
Division of charges made against
it by Marine 1t. Gen. Holland M.
(Howling Mad) Smith.
Edmund G. Love, official Army
historian of operations in the Cen
trail Pacific during World War II,
disclosed last night that a board
appointed by Admiral Raymond A.
Spruance, retired, cleared the divi-
sion of the charges against it in the
Battle OF Salpan. Admiral Spruance
Was the senior commander at the
battle.
The Army. through Mr.. Love, de-
classified and released number of
its documents bearing on the
charges made by Marine Gen.
Smith, against Army Maj. Gen.
Ralph Smith, who commanded the
9th Division.
The Smith versus Smith battle
may be fought still further, how
Evening star., 1948-11-12

eating board headed by the late 1t.
Gen. Simon B. Buckner investigated
Gen. Ralph Smith after he had
been relieved of his command and
had found:
l. The Marine general did have
authority to relieve the Army gen.
eral of his command.
2. Army Gen. Smith did not con-
travene" orders issued by Marine
Gen. Smith, as the latter charged.
Evening star., 1948-11-12
A Election Coverage
Praised al Meeting
Of Managing Editors
BY the Assoeioted Press

CHICAGO, Nov. 12.-Intelligent
Interpretation is needed in news
stories, but facts should come first
and Interpretation second.
That's the suggestion of Coleman
A. Harwell of the Nashville Tennes-
sean in speaking yesterday to other
news executives attending the an
nual meeting of Associated Press
Managing Editors Association.
The group worked today on meth
DDS of making news more readable
and how to improve feature stories.
Suppiementing Mr.. Harwell's COM
ment, J. r. Virgins of the Washing
ton Post said:
There has been such a trend in
writing on what's going to happen
that many of us get so far ahead of
what has happened that we leave
the facts out of sight. In the last
election, We were oversold by antici-
patory comment"
AP Election Service Praised.
The editors found they had done
their first job we'll on election night
that Of getting the returns fast
and accurately through the nation
wide tabulations by the Associated
Press.
I'VE have no complaint on the
mastery performance by the AP on
the way it shot the figures to us, >
said David Patten of the Providence
Journal-Bulletin.
Ed Ray of the Tampa Times put
1t this way: The AP never stuck
its neck out as some papers did;
1t did good job in getting election
coverage back to election facts"
George Healy, jr., of the New
Orleans Times-Picayune said the
AP was consistently ahead in totals
and in its approach to objectivity.'
Nominated for "Giraffe Club"
Reviewing prediction predictions
by the managing editors. William P.
Steven of the Minneapolis Tribune
nominated them all for the Giraffe
Club for having stuck their neckS
out unanimously for Dewey in their
political prophecy and editorial per-
spicacity."
Although none of the editors
picked President Truman to win the
election, L. A. Workman of the Daily
Sun, Corsicana, Tex, won an cleo
ton forecast contest among the
member editors on October by guess
ing correctly the outcome in SO
States.
John M. O'Connell, jr., of the
Bangor Daily News and Frederick
s. Fox of the Times Herald, Norris
town, Pa, were close runners up.
John 8. knight, editor and pub
Usher Of the Chicago Daily News,
entertained the editors at a recep-
rion last night. Col. Robert r. Nc
Cormick, editor and publisher of the
Chicago Tribune. was the luncheon
host.
Mccormick Praises Meetings.
Col. Mccormick told the group
that newspaper editors supporting a
world government should see that
1t Is not used to take freedom away
from this country"
Such editors. Col. Mccormick con-
tinued. have the responsibility" for
seeing to it that any world govern
ment be used instead TO spread our
rights and privileges and ideas all
over the world"
Col. Mccormick praised the an
nual managing editors meetings as
one of AP Executive Director Kent
Cooper's great ideas" and said they
are "a wonderful thing" He added:
1T makes for solidarity of the
country-a comprehension of each
others problems which in our ex-
clusivenes in newspaper Offices We
do not so readily get"
Evening star., 1948-11-12
American Woman Missing
From Reich Intelligence Job
ky the Associated Press

FRANKFURT, Germany, Nov 12
United States Army authorities
said today a pretty American brunei
employed by the Counter Intelli-
gence Corps has been missing since
October 81.
Authorities said a wide search is
beng made throughout West Ger
many for the woman, identified as
Lydia Briggs, 26. of Greenville, N. C.
Officials said the girl had two
day leave of absence starting We'd
nesday, OCTOBER q, but telephoned
her roommate she would not be back
at work the following Monday.
she also phoned her brother, 1t.
john c. Briggs. in Nuremberg, say
ing she would not see him over the
week end as planned.
There has been no clue as to what
prompted her change of plans.
Evening star., 1948-11-12
Treasury to Pay OFF Port
Of Maturing 9l-Doy. Bills
BY the Assoeioted Press

The Treasury, after nearly two
month layoff, is about to pay of in
cash part of a maturing issue of
e1-day Treasury bills.
Secretary Snyder disclosed last
night that s1oO.795 900 of a $780,
795,000 issue of bills falling due
November 18 will be paid off in
cash. Holders of the remaining
$500, 900 900 can. if they choose, swap
them for new 91-day bills.
From late June to mid-Septem-
Der the Treasury paid off each week
in cash about s100000,000 of bills
maturing in weekly patches. Since
then, it has been offering to ex-
change new bills for all those fall
ing due.
Evening star., 1948-11-12

8. That Marine Gen. Smith had
not been fully informed Of the sit
uation of the 9th Division when he
went to Admiral Spruance and re.
quested authority to discharge the
'Army%general from his divisional
command.
Mr.. Love said he doubted very
much" that Marine Gen. Smith had
all the record available when writ
ing his Marine account.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-14
''T0TEM-AIRES" ARE GUESTS OF HONOR Al
 KIWANIS CLUB MEET

The Baranof Totem Aires" were guests of honor at the Kiwanls. Club weekly luncheon today noon on the Terrace of the Bubble Room. They played several numbers for the members and request for Rumble Bee Boogy" which caused most of the members blood pressure to ring the gong.
 The Board of Directors voted and approved of the catching and can ming of king salmon as gift pack ages to be sent to other KiWanis Clubs all over the world. Final plans will be completed at the next board meeting. J. s. Jim" Mcclellan was appointed as chairman for the sal mon canning committee.
 Guests at todays meeting were Capt. w. H. Mangan, retired Seattle Mariner visiting in Juneau; Harry Williams, Public Accountant and City Council member also a can- dida5e on the Republican ticket for senator from Ketchikan; and the Totem Aires" Mrs. Frances Man. gan and Jeanne Smith.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-14
.C0OTIES SCRATCH
 UP S375; CANCER

A total of $375 was collected here by Sourdough Pup Tent No. 4 Military Order of the Cootie, Veterans of Foreign Wars, in con- nection with that organizations national drive for funds to sup port Cancer Research Founda- ton. The announcement was made today by Daniel w. Mahoney, Seam Squirrel of the Juneau Pup Tent.
 Mahoney issued special thanks to Juneau citizens Tor their fine cooperation in supporting such a worthwhile drive. He expressed his pleasure at the success of the campaign locally.
 Mahcney said that preliminary reports lead him to believe that Juneau surpassed the rest of AL aska in it's generosity.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-14
ARABS, JEWS IN
 F0UR-H0UR DUEL

JERUSALEM, April 14.--tR-Gun- fire and mortar duels kept Palestine in turmoil through another night but casualties are believed to have been small
 Arabs in Jaffa and Jews in Tel Ayiv duelled four hours with nor tars and machine guns. while in Jerusalem, there were sniper bat tles
 Three Arabs and one Jew were said to have been killed in the fight ing in the Holy City.
 A two-inch mortar shell landed l5 feet from the public information booth in Jerusalem where 12 news men were working. The shell was a dud.
 United States Consular AutLori lties in Jerusalem say no plans have been made as yet to evacuate Am- orleans wishing to leave the Holy Land, other than what assistance can be given. An informant says that cnly about 30 of some 4,500 Americans now in Palestine have requested aid in leaving the coun- try. Most of the 90 are American Jews.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-14
NO BIDDING FOR
 PULP TIMBER IN
 KETCHIkA AN AREA

Bidding scheduled for today in the office of the Chief, Forest Ser vice, Washington, D. C., for the Ketchikap Pulptimber Allotment has been cancelled because no bids will be submitted, according to the office of Regional Forester B. Frank Heintzleman.
 Although the Puget Sound Pulp and Timber Company of Belling- ham, Wash, had done an impress sive amount of investigation and advance work and the experience and business standing of the per sons and organizations who would participate in proposed new com pany to be known as the Ketchi- kan Pulp and Paper Company are highly satisfactory to the Forest Service, the latter was informed by L. Turcotte, Executive Vice. President of the company that they were not assured of being able to go ahead with their plans. MT. Turcotte further stated they are still active in the situation and should anything favorable develop they will at that time get in touch with the Forest Service and further discuss sales proposals
 No other applicant had quail flied for bidding.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-14
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES SHOW PICS AT MEET;; MEN ARE NOMINATED

Nominations for the offices of President, Vice-Presiuent, and Sec retary- Treasurer were submitted by the nominating committee at to- days luncheon meeting of Juneau Federal Employees in the Gold Room of the Baranof Hotel. Milt Furness, Robert Rice and George Haen were the men nominated in respective order. Nominations are still in order and will be until the main meeting next month, at which time elections will be held.
 Retiring officers are President Bob Hooper who will soon leave for Se- Rttle, and Vice President John Pa den. Haen has been acting in the capacity of Secretary Treasurer for some time and election to the of flee would cnly confirm his present role.
 Hooper announced tat favorable correspondence had been received concerning the Flanders and Reese Bills, now being considered by both House and Senate committees. A motion was passed at the luncheon to send a telegram to Delegate Bart lett and to the NFFE head in Washington, expressing approval by the Juneau Federal employees of the Flanders Bill or equivalent leg islation. Hooper discussed the salient points of the bill and said that he and Haen would dispatch the wire today.
 Harry Sperling of the program committee, projected and commen- tated mere than 100 color slides of Alaskan life and scenery which were contributed by P of Juneaus outstanding photographers. The slides were exceptionally interesting and gave a good account of wild life, animal life, sunsets, and the marine beauty of Alaska.
 Those contributing slides were Clay Scudder, Fred Robards, Vii: fred Leiyers, Gil Eide, Claribel Rake straw, Mrs. J. o. Rude, Linn For rest, Tony Thomas, Ray Nevin, Max cine Williams, Malcolm Creamy and Trevor Davis. A selection of Forest Service slides were included.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-14
FREIGKTER 0DUNA
 iS REPORTED SOLD


 SEATTLE, April 14--tR-The old Seattle-Alaska freighter Oduna, which ran for years under the A. aska Steamship O. house flag, has been sold by the Maritime Commits sion to Oliver J. Olson and Com rany of San Francisco.
 The vessel may go into coastwise steam schooner trade for her new owners. The Oduna, 320 feet long and 3,474 gross tons, was built in 1920 in Oakland, Calf, she ran for the Russians for awhile during the war after Uncle Sam took her over from the Alaska Steamship Go. in 1922
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-14
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
HIGH SCHOOL PLAY

At 8:15 D. m, April Is, the Se- nior Class of Douglas High School will present their class play The Mystery in the Library" It will be given in the school auditorium, un- der the direction of Mrs. Irene Reed.
 The play takes place in an old college library. The editorial staff of the college paper, the "Bugle," /" in session on a dark and stormy night in the library, finds itself involved in mysterious affair which is to have national signifi- canoe. The terrifying events which break up the meeting are at first accredited to fraternity initia- tion, then taking place in the gymnasium.
 However, it soon becomes appar- ent that some force entirely alien to the school, is menacing the safety of the students. The highly efficient police department with the aid of President Hart man and Dick Martin solve this mystery which has baffled Federal authorities for months.
 The cast of characters are: Herb Bennett, as Ellsworth Larson, Edi- tor of The Bugle'; Mae Cuthbert, as Claribeth Harris, Assistant Edi- ter of "The Buglep; Jim McCor- mick as Dick Martin, Sports Edi- ter and in love with Claribeth; Jim Sey as Jay Manson, the "Itp boy of the school; Jim Cuthbert as shorty George, eternal pal of Jay Manson; Betty Kibby as Society Editor of "The Bugle"; and Jays chief cause for worry; Carol Ruotsala as Margaret Ali son, Literary Editor; Pat Balog as annie Goopy, who "sees all, hears all, and tells all'; Lyle Riley as President Hartman, President of Clarke College; Lowell Mcclellan as Inspector Burke of the Police Department; Raymond Robertson as. Swenson, the dumb sock Of the police force; and the mystery man, Herman Heinrich, whose identity will not be revealed.
 Tickets are now on sale at 50 cents for adults and 35 cents for , students and children.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-14
OVER $4 BILLION
 ASKED BY TRUMAN
 FOR FOREIGN AIE

WASHINGTON, April 14.-tR- President Truman today formally asked Congress to appropriate $4,245 o00,000 to finance the Eu- ropean Recovery program during the fiscal year starting July l.
 He asked that this amount, less an emergency appropriation of $55,- CC0,o00 recently voted to prevent a break in the pipeline of essen tial supplies, be provided prompt ly.
 He said that in passing the econ omic cooperation act embracing the so-called Marshall Plan, Congress recognized the imperative need for prompt American assistance to the free peoples of Europe"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-14
FLOOD WARNINGS IN
 OHIO RIVER VALLEY

CINCINNATI, April IA. -tRt-- Flood warnings are up in the Ohio River valley where the historic stream is ten feet above flood stage in some sections. More rain today is adding to the flood danger over five states. Already hundreds have been forced from their homes in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsyl- vania and West Virginia
 In the north central region, warm CT weather has moved in after sev- eral mornings of below freezing temperatures. The mercury also is on the rise in the northern plains and central Rocky Mountain re- zion. The nations highest readings yesterday were at Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Brownsville, Texas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-14
(Y0 TO GIVE DANCE
 SATURDAY, APRIL Y

A business meeting of the Cath olic Daughters of America was held at the Parish Hall last night and there was good attendance.
 Many problems were discussed and plans were made for the an- nual National Communion Sunday, which is the first Sunday in May. Details of the breakfast afterwards will be announced later.
 All are requested to keep Satur- day evening, April IT in mind and attend the party and dance at the Parish Hall, to be given by the CYO members to assist in raising funds for the Holy Gross Mission.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-14
SEvENTY-FIvE PERSONS
 GO BY ALASKA COASTAL

Seventy-five passengers flew with Alaska Coastal yesterday as follows: From Tulsequah: Evelyn Shomdal, J. Grant, c. Thursby, Jack Dow, Frank Brendson, Lawrence St. Clair, James Boyd, J. Keller, A. Mclean, c. Heaton, J. Barrett and T. Watson. From Hoonah MT and Mrs. A B Hicks, Jr., T. Swanson, Roy Pera- trovich and Wm. Deering.
 From Wrangell Charles Marler
 From Sawyers Landing: J. H. Sawyer.
 From Skagway: Mrs. L. Selmer.
 From Pelican Mrs. E. E. Blan- ming, G. Underhill and B. R. Riley From Fish Bay: Oliver Colby.
 From Hood Bay: w. E. Owens From Sitka: o. E. Meberg.
 From Tenakee: Louise Mines.
 To Tenakee: A. Jimanez and Mrs c. Paddock
 From Funter Bay: R. Berg.
 To Sitka: Esther O'Conner.
 To Skagway: Paul Alexander and wife, D. Hanford, Bud Phelps and Tom Dyer.
 To Ketchikaan. Don Mines and Eddie Jackson.
 To Hconah: MT. and Mrs. Jacob Pratt and Bill HiXson.
 To Tulsequah: P. Brown, Alec Kassman, Allen Wright, V. Nelson R. Jones, R. Cavanaugh, J .Naugh- ton, R. Cook and R. Green.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-14
ATHENS POLICE REVOLT KILLING
 16 COMMUNISTS

ATHENS, April 14.-lR-A me- chanized company of Gendarmerie revolred in Sparta and raided jail, killing 25 or 26. Communists, the Ministry of Public Order said to- night.
 Minister Constantine Rentis said the gendarmes (National Police) ap- parently were enraged at Commun- ists because their commanding of fioer was wounded today when a vehicle struck a mine on the Tripolis highway.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-14
400 in Statehood
 Pariy af Anchorage

ANCHORAGE. 4.IasKa. April l4.- American Federation ot Labor unionists halted work for an hour yesterday to attend ceremonies at which speakers pleaded for state. hood for Alaska
 Four hundred persons paraded to the Federal Building where speak CTS argued that Alaska is ready for statehood and that outside interests are throttling Territorial develop ment.
 Trade unionists halted work be- tween II am and neon
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-14
MARsHAL's SALES

Deputy U. s. Marshal Walter Hellan announced today that he has sold the property of the Ju- neau Ready-Mix Concrete to the B. M. Behrends Bank through At torney R. F. Robertson for $32, 750.
 Hellan also said that he has re- ceived the keys to Yvonnes and hat the stock of that store will be sold following the completion If an inventory hy Mrs William Carter.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-14
FIRENIEN NOTICE

With so much activity in the community during the past week, he Douglas Fire Department meet ing date has been kicked around several times and several dates announced.
 This is Official! There will be meeting of the Douglas Fire Department tonigh,ss, Wednesday April l4, at 8 o'clock President Robert Wagner announced that the date was moved up day be- cause of the Class Play being giv- en in the Douglas School tomor- row evening. Although short mo- tice. the feed committee will be on the joh, it was stated.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-14
House passes Bill
 Over Trunlan's s Veio

WASHINGTON, April 14.-iR- The House today passed over Presi- dent Truman's veto a bill excluding certain vendors of newspapers and magazines from the social security program.
 The vote was BOT to 28. This was 83 more than the required two thirds majority
 The Senate win vote next, pro- bably later in the week, on whether to override the veto.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-14
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF
 VESSEL NAME

Special notice is hereby given that the Commissioner of Customs, under date of April T, 1948, gave authority fer change of name of the oil screw ACQUITANIA, official mum b e 252459. to H. F. CHIMNEY. Said ves- sel was built at Tacoma. Washing ten. in 1943; her gross tonnage 167; net tonnage IA; home port Juneau; owner, Juneau Spruce Corporation First publication, April IA. l948.
 Hast publication. April F, l9iS
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-14
MILDRED LISTER PROGRAM

Mrs. Leigh s. Grant, publicity chairman for the Douglas Island Woman's Club announced this morning that Mildred Lister will provide entertainment at the reg ular meeting scheduled for this evening at the Juneau home of Mrs. Arthur Walker.
 Mrs. Lister will sing several selections, accompanied by Mrs. Marcus Jensen on the piano. Wis., itors are cordially invited to the meeting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-14
RIVER MEN ON BARANOF

The advance contingent of Yu- Son River steamboat personnel are aboard the Baranof for a season of heavy activity Among them gre Capt. H. L. Adams, with 15 years in the Yukon service, and Mrs. Adams who will spend the season at Nenana, the home port of the river fleet.
 Frank c. Jones, ST. a second mate with 20 years service; Capt X. J. McLees, another oidtimer Mrs. McLees and son.. Donald; w. F. Maxi, river pilot. and Mrs Maxi.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-14
Rearing Ordered in
 Alaska Plane Crash

WASHINGTON, April 14.-tR- The Civil Aeronautics Board today ordered hearing at Minneapolis, Minn., Friday, April Is, on the crash of Northwest Airlines charter plane on Mount Sanford, Alaska, March 13.
 Thirty persons died in the crash. The wreckage is unreachable.
 Robert w. Chrisp, chief of the CAB Hearing and Reports section, will preside at the hearing, begin ming at 9 am. in the Radisson Hotel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-14
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, April 14-tRl-Clos- ing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 3l2, American Can 82, Anaconda 357s, Curtiss- Wright 7la, International Harvest CT 9Ol2, Kenecott 55, New York Central 14h, Northern Pacific 20 U. s. Steel 74s4, Pound $403A
 Sales today were 1,030000 shares
 Averages today as. as follows industrials 179.13, rails 54.76, util- ities 33.60.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-14
JUNIOR CHAMBER COMMERCE WILL
 ORGANIZE FRIDAY

Juneau is about to give birth to a new service club to be organized here Friday noon, April Is in the Gold Room of the Baranof Hotel. It will be known as the Juneau Junior Chamber of Commerce and will consist of the younger business men of the community.
 There will be an election of offi- cers and several business matters will he discussed. All young business men who are interested in the or ganization are requested to attend.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-14
woMENs. CRILDRENs APPAREL

Two enterprising Douglas women have noticed that Douglas had no childrens or ladies shops and so have decided to do something about the situation. Beginning this week they will receive customers at their home where they have hand sewn children dresses, womens apparel and fancy work for immediate sale, and will take orders for made to-crder work The ladies are Mrs. Wm. M. Chapman and Mrs. A. w. Beerli, their home is the 4th and 5th' Spruce Corp. house on St. Ann's Avenue. It
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-14
OFFICIAL REMOVED,
 ORDER OF TRUMAN

WASHINGTON, April 14.-tR- President Truman today ordered the removal of Frank w. Kraemer as collector of Internal Revenue for Connecticut.
 Presidential Press Secretary Char les G. Ross told reporters that Kraemer was convicted recently of violating the Hatch Act in con- nection with the collection of political campaign contributions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-14
Poor Fido Going To Get Rubber Bone, Meat Perfume

LOS ANGELES, April 14.-R- Things like this shouldn't happen to dog. A rubber company has perfected a perfume that makes a rubber bone smell like beef. Dogs will be disinterested to learn that the bone tastes like rubber. But the odor Ah-h-hl Poor Fido is going to De attracted again and again to the synthetic bone.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-14
WEATHER MAN WEST

Major John w. Burress. a meteor glcgist, transferring from Nashville, Tenn, to the weather bureau in
 nchorage, passed through Juneau aboard the Baranof. He is accom- anied by his wife and daughter
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-04-14
Soropfimist Club to
 Have Guest Speaker

The Soroptimist Club will meet tomorrow noon on the Terrace of the Bubble Room for their regular business meeting. Guests of honor will be the Alumni and several sen iors of the Juneau High School. Mrs. Scott L. Murphy will be guest speaker. All members are urged to attend.