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The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-04
YESTERDAY AFTERNOON

LaMoore's trial yesterday after noon contained many interesting moments and was especially mark ed by the manner in which it was conducted compared to the Meeks trial of last week. In the MeekS trial, it was the defense attorneys who were continually having to be called to task for various legal points. In the current trial, the prosecution has been on the re- ceiving end because of the bril- liant legal mind of Henry Roden, former Territorial Attorney Gen. eral, who is the chief defense counsel.
 Jack Lozer, who was a bartender at Blackies Bar on the night of the murder, was the first witness in the afternoon. He said LaMoore and Nelson had left his place to- gether shortly after midnight on the morning of Dec. p, 1946, and had returned together about 1 am.
 Rodney Hunter was the second government witness in the after noon session. He testified that he had seen LaMoore and Nelson in the entrance to the Ellen Liquor store after midnight on the morn- ing of Dec. 22, 1946. Hunter said that he said Hi, Nelson" but did not receive any answer
 Hunter stated that he returned along Willoughby Avenue about a half-hour later and knocked on Ellen's door but didn't receive any reply. He said that the liquor store lights were on but that the grocery store, next door, was only dimly lit He was sure of his Identification of LaMoore, stating that they had met during the fish ing season at the Juneau City Float.
 Wore A Tan Coat
 Jasper Frombrough testified that he had seen LaMoore and his wife about p. m, Dec. 21, 1946, and that the accused man was wearing a tan belted overcoat at the time. He said he had known LaMoore since 1942 at Sitka.
 William Kunz, LaMoore's father in-law, stated that LaMoore had worn tan overcoat all the time up to Ellen's murder but that he hadn't seen the coat since that time.
 The government rested at 2:30 p. m.
 Defendant On Stand
 Roden called LaMoore to the stand to testify in his own behalf. During his entire testimony. La Moore was asked to speak more slowly because of his rapid fire statements which were made too fast for the court reporter, Mil dred Maynard, to take down on paper.
 He said that he had first met Nelson in the Juneau jail in l943. but that he did not know Nelson very well. His testimony was al- most identical with that he gave in Nelson's defense at the latters trial last year.
 LaMoore declared that he and his wife saw Nelson at Il p. m., Dec. 2l, l946, in front of the Alas kan Hotel and that Nelson went with them to Blackie's Bar where he left the LaMoores and went elsewhere while they entered the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-04
MRS, ROWLAND TRAVELS

Mrs. Lewis Rowland left today via PAA for Muskegan, Mich, on an extended vacation with her par ents, MT. and Mrs. c. Corbett, and her brother and sister Mrs Row land hopes to return by the end of April.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-04
CANADIAN SHIP
 BILL IS NOW IN

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.--dRi-- Canadian ships would be allowed to serve Alaska under bill intro duced by Sen. Capehart. CR.-Ind0
 Tn explaining his effort to amend merchant marine laws, Capehart said present restrictions threaten development of the Territory
 Canadian vessels now may carry passengers and supplies only be- tween Canadian and Alaskan points, not between Alaskan ports.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-04
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Feb. 4.+R-Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 37s, American Can 77%, Anaconda B, Curtiss-W Wright Al, International Harvester 86. Ken necott 45es, New York Central l3 1-2 Northern Pacific 185s. U. s. Steel TEA, Pound $4.03A.
 Sales today were 100000 shares.
 Averages today are as follows: In- dustrials 17095, rails 49S8. utilities 32.43.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-04
ROUNDUP OF SUSPECTS IN
 GANDHI CASE
Members of RSSS Being Run Down Private
 Armies Banned
(BY MILTON KELLY)

NEW DELHI, Fec. 4.--R-A high rolice official said today an inten- sive roundup is under way through out India of prominent members of the militant Hindu organization, RS5S.
 The RSSS-Rashtriya Swayam Sweak Sangh-has, along with the equally militant Hindu Mahasabha Party, been the target of irate mobs since the assassination last Friday of Mohandas K. Gandhi. The &C., cused slayer is described as mem Der of Mahasabha.
 The official said the defendants were being charged with belonging to an unlawful organization. Ru- mors swept the Capital that the RSSS had been outlawed by Gov ernment decree.
 Yesterday the Government issued a decree banning private armies and organizations that preach violence and communal hatred.
 Devadas Gandhi said today that plans had been completed to con- sign the bones and ashes of his father to the sacred Hindu rivers of India.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-04

V ASHINGTON-For two years the Agriculture Department has been trying to crack the iron curtain" and inspect Russian pro- ject that might teach us new les sons in how to conquer the south vests great dust bowl" But re- peated appeals for a look-see have been turned now by the Russians. AS a result, the Agriculture De- partment will not stiffen it's own hospitality toward Russian agricul- ture missions.
 The Russian project is scien- tific shelter belt" planted with trees to save the soil from eros ion. Reportedly it was started more than 50 years ago, but Ameri- can soil experts didn't learn of it until after the war. By visiting it, they hoped to learn new meth ods for controlling the restless top- soil in our own southwest
 Despite Soviet secrecy, however, the Agriculture Department so far has turned the other cheek and
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-04
WROTE BAD CHECK

Harry Eskelson has been arrest ed at Petersburg on a warrant from Juneau, charging him with larceny hy check. Bond was set at $1,500. He will be returned here for trial.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-04
STEAMER MOVEMENTS

Square Sinnet scheduled to sail from Seattle today.
 Glove Hitch, ATC, scheduled to sail from Seattle Feb. 6.
 Princess Norah scheduled to sail from Vancouver, Feb. 6.
 Aleutian scheduled to sail from Seattle, Feb '.
 Baranof, from west, scheduled southbound Sunday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-04
SEATTLE VISITORS

J. s. Jeffery. travelling sales man, Richard Codd, and Clarence Ball. all of Seattle, are register ed at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-04

One of the shortest murder trials in history was concluded in U. s. District Court here today where Eu- gens LaMoore has been facing a charge of first degree murder for his part in the staying of groceryman Jim Ellen on Dec. p, 1946. LaMoore was accused of taking part in the murder and robbery at Ellen's liquor store in Juneau by Austin Nelson who was convicted last year for the same offense and has been sentenc- ed to hang.
 Nelson, whose execution has been stayed pending the outcome of La Moore's trial, was expected to be the chief Government witness but he was not called to the stand to give his testimony.
 Gun Locked Up
 William Kunz, LaMoore's father-in law, was the only witness called by the defense this morning. He testi- fled that LaMoore's gun has been put in the family trunk in November 1946 and had not been taken out until Deputy U. s. Marshals Walter Hellan and Sid Thompson called for it last year He said that his wife kept the key in her purse and slept at night with the purse under her pillow. His testimony took only five minutes and then Henry Ro- den, chief defense attorney, an- nounced that the defense had rested it's case
 Jack Lozer, bartender at Blackie's Bar, was the first rebuttal witness called to the stand by U. s. District Attorney P J. Gilmore, Jr. Lozer de- clared Dolly Silvers had been pre- sent at his establishment for short time on the evening of Dec. 21, 1946 but had not been in the bar at closing time as she had previously testified He said that he wouldn t permit her in the bar and T told her to leave"
 Rodney Hunter was called back to state that LaMoore had been mis- taken in his testimony He was fol- lowed by attorney H. L. Faulkner who said that he had never consent ed to represent LaMoore on per- jury charge or in any other case.
 Nelson Accuses LaMO0re
 Deputy Marshal Hellan was the final Government witness. He testi- fled that Deputy Marshal Thomp- son had not identified clothing worn by LaMoore on the night of the murder
 Hellan also related story of a conversation between LaMoore and Nelson while both were in the Fed eral Jail last summer He said that Nelson had accused LaMoore of go- ing with him to Ellen's store and that LaMnnre had killed Ellen.
 LaMOore Accused
 According to Heilan, Nelson accus- ed LaMoore of knocking out Ellen with his gun and then asking Nelson to help him carry the unconscious grocer from the liquor store to the grocery store where LaMoore cut and killed Ellen with knife. Hellan said that LaMoore denied Nelson's charges at that time.
 Hellan also testified that LaMoore
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-04

LONDON-The Earl of Derby, British War Secretary during the First World War, is dead as his country home near Prescott, Lan- Cashire. He was 82 years old
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-04
. .. . WEATHER REPORT

GU. s. WEATHER BUREAU [ c tPast 24 hours ending 7:2o am. today [ In Juneau Maximum, 34. minimum, 26. At Airport Maximum, 33, minimum, IS. . WEATHER FORECAST Duncan and Vicinity [ Continued clear and cold tonight and Thursday with lowest temperature in Ju- e neau near 20 degrees. . PRECIPITATION (Past 24 hours ending 7:30 m tjday [ c In City of Juneau-None; since Feb. 1, .06 inches; since July 1, 7287 inches.
 At the Airport None; since Feb. l, CA inches, c since July l, 43.22 inches. Q
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-04
TACOMA MAN HERE

Charles w. Hughes o1 Tacoma, Wash, is staying at the Gastin- eua Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-04
FROM YAKUTAT

Mrs. G. s. Clark and Mrs. Phyl- lis Ward of Yakutat are regis tered at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-04
AC FLIES FIVE

Alaska Coastal made a flight yesterday and carried five pas sengers.
 Sitka .so Juneau: Fred Crush.
 Hoonah to Juneau: Henry Moy.
 Juneau to Hoonah: Mrs. Sarah Jewell. Mrs. Williams, Hugh Dan- iels.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-04
FROM CHICAGO. ILL.

H. Moskwitz of Chicago. III, is registered at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-04
IN FROM sITKA

Fred Crush of Sitka is staying at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-04
LAM00RE CASE E ENDED; ARGUMENTS
 ARE MADE TODAY

BULLETIN The Jury in the LaMoOre case went out at 2:55 o'clock this afternoon and was instructed by Judge Folta to bring in enc of three verdicts: 1.-Without qualifications. 2.--Guilty without capital pun ishment.
 3.-NOt guilty.
 Beth sides agreed upon a sealed verdict being returned provided the jury reaches no verdict by 5 o'clock this after noon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-04
IN FROM SITKA

Charles Whittmore of Sitka is staying at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-04
FROM HAYNES

Edward Hrudy and Forrest Young of Haines are registered at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-04

MT. and Mrs. Albert Thompson of Sitka are staying at the Hotel Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-04
ANCHORAGE VISITORS

Frank Melang and Olaf Lovseth of Anchorage are registered at the Hotel Juneau
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-04
FROM SEATTLE

Mir and Mrs. B. Hoffman are here from Seattle and are regis tered at the Hotel Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-04
ANCHORAGE VISITOR

c. A. Metcalf of Anchorage i! staying at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-04
NEW ARREST REPORTED

BOMBAY Feb. AR Reliable police sources said Madam Lal, a Hindu youth accused of exploding a homemade bomb near one of Mo- handas K. Gandhi's last prayer meetings, has been brought here from New Delhi by plane
 Although police officially main- tained strict secrecy. they said inves- tigation of the assassination of the Indian leader last Friday would cen- ter in Bombay, where they say a plot on Gandhi's life was begun.
 Police sources said Madam Lal, a West Punjab refugee, is being asked Ly police to identify persons arrest ed on suspicion of conspiring in the assassination.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-04
IN FROM HAYNES

W. Muncaster and T-5 Henry T. Salt, Jr., of Haines are stay ing at the Hotel Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-04
KETCHIKAN MAN HERE

T. R. Curtis of Ketchikan is registered at the Gastineau Hotel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-04

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-04
The W ashington Merry Go Round
By DREW PEARSON

Copyright, 1s48. by The Bell Syndicat
 Incl
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-07-01
Outstanding Record Made By
GCounty School Safety Patrol

The school safety patrol of
Montgomery County has made an
outstanding record for this school
year. Not one child has been in
Jured on any school crossing COW
cred by patrol, record of which
all are very proud. The only way
we could hope to have had such a
perfect record is through the fine
support Of the AAA, the Board of
Education, the Montgomery Coun-
ty Safety Council, Bethesda Chevy
Chase Rescue Squad, the Chevy
Chase Fire Department, parents,
friends and motorists. Special men
ton should be made of the splen-
did cooperation of Chief of Police
Charles M. Orme, his assistant,
Inspector James S. McAuliffe, and
the entire Montgomery County
Police force; Washington 1. Cleve-
land and his assistants, George R.
Hammond and Miss Harriet M.
Donoghue of the AAA; DR.. Edwin
W. Broome, Superintendent of the
4 Board of Education, William B.
gmarks and Mrs. Louise S. Walker,
also of the Board of Education;
DeWarren Reynolds of the State
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-07-01
Last OF Series
On Survey OF
Local School

The last in a series of articles
On the results of the re-accredita-
ton survey of Richard Montgom-
cry High School during the month
of March is concerned with the
school administration.
The following is quoted verba-
tum and in full from the final re-
port of the committee representing
the Middle States Association of
Secondary Schools and Colleges.
The committee commends: %
the smooth working together of the
various parts of the school; (2)
the fine spirit of loyalty and CO.
operation; (3) the cooperation of
faculty and students, marked by a
feeling of ease and sincerity; (4)
g good understanding on the part
OF the faculty and student body Of
the purpose of the evaluation; (5)
the ample administrative force and
the ample office space; co. the
evidence in every phase Of the
school Of administrative planning
and work pointed toward the goals
stated in the schools philosophy.
The committee recommends: Cd
continuous study of the commun-
ity to determine schooling needs of
the population, e. g., instruction in
Agriculture; (2) that continued
presentation be made to the Board
Of Education of the need for bet
ter maintenance service 20 con-
serve property and to insure the
health and attractive environment
of youth in school; (3) that steps
be taken to secure greater insur-
ance cove~age for school funds de-
posted with the local depository;
(4) that a plan he investigated
and put into effect for bonding and
insuring those individuals respon-
sible for handling large sums of
money; (5) that when new build
ing is undertaken, insulated space
for band, orchestra activities and
equipment be provided.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-07-01
The fingers Observe
25th Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert Yinger,
ST., formerly of Frederick and
Washington, celebrated their 18th
wedding anniversary on Sunday,
June 10th, at their home in Wood
field. The home was beautifully
decorated with old-fashioned flow
ers. The couple received many love-
ly gifts and delicious refreshments
were served. Those present were /:
Mr.. and Mrs. Yinger, Mrs. Car
rio Elsroade, and Mr.. and Mrs. H.
S. Yinger, Jr. Mrs. Charles M.
Yinger, Mr.. and Mrs. John Kolb,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles G. Yinger
and sons, Bobby and Richard, Mr..
Edgar Yinger, Mr.. and Mrs. Rus
sell Oden, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Hiltner, Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Cas-
sell, Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Fahrney,
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Strawsburg
and son, Leroy, Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Strawsburg and Mrs. Margaret
Englebrecht, all of Frederick. Mr..
and Mrs. Edward McClain and
son, Donald, and Mr.. John Ganey
If Monrovia. Mr.. and Mrs. Leon
ard Kerchner and daughter, Nan
cy, of Littlestown, Pa. Mr.. and
Mrs. Murdoch Hall, Miss Edna
Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Rel
mer, Mrs. Leone McGinty, Mrs.
Margaret Herman, Mrs. Lewis Ar
mentrout, Mr.. and Mrs. Everett
DeLozier, and Mrs. Dora BUXTON
f Washington. Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Blackman and sons, Tom
my and Richard, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Allison Hancock of Distric t
Heights, Md.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-07-01
Building Permits
Approved By Board

The following building permits
were issued by Clerk to the Board
of County Commissioners, ]. Err
nest Hawkins, for the following
period:
June 16 = Erect dwelling and
barn, Olney Acres; P. d. Ford,
Citizens Bank Building, Takoma
Park.
June 16-Addition to dwelling,
on Travilah Road; William F.
Bready, RID, Rockville.
June Is Erect store, Goshen
Road, 21a miles from Gathers
burg; Joseph Prather, Rt. 1, Cal
thersburg.
June Is Erect dwelling; Lin
wood T. Jones, RID, Germantown.
June 81 - Erect dwelling, Mt.
Vernon Avenue, Damascus; George
D. Fleming, Mt. Airy.
June 2l-Erect parsonage, Red
land Road near Smiths Crossroad /;
Flower Hill of the Brethren, Red
land.
June 22-Erect shed, o. L. Stot-
tlemeyer, Rockville.
June % = Remodel dwelling,
Avery Road near Travilah; Will
liam F. Smith, Ri. 3, Gaithersburg.
June "a - Erect dwelling, Mar
tins. Lane, Rockville; Donald M.
Knuckle, Rockville.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-07-01
G'Burg Vets OF
Foreign Wars
Seek Members

The Veterans of Foreign Wars,
Post No. 9490, of Gaithersburg,
organized May 26, 1947, are seek
ing new members. The Post meets
the first and third Wednesday of
each month at the home of Gerald
Barbour, 20 Park Avenue.
Roger Engle is the Commander
and other officers are: Senior Vice
Commander, Norman McGaha;
Junior Vice-Commander, Harold
Marks; Post terma tie r,
Charles Hershey; Chaplain. Robert
Wells; three-year trustee, Edward
Grimes; one-year trustee, John
Hargett; Post Surgeon, John
Blood; Officer of the Day, Robert
Dean; Service officer, Robert Hay
ward. In addition to the above off
GERS, the charter members of the
group include Frank Bliss, Gerald
Barbour, Donald Blood, Norman
Glover, Joseph Hoyle, Russell Of
futt, Adrian Perrault, Richard
Perry, George Smith, Roy Walker,
Cleveland Watkins, Philip Wat
kins, Clarke Windsor, Edwin Bur-
dette, Cecil Day, Clayton Watkins,
Jr., Charles Via, Paul Umberger,
Morris Wells, Vernon Payne, and
Wesley Rivers.
Anyone interested in becoming a
member is requested to contact
either Gerald Barbour or Donald
Blood,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-07-01

) Roads Commission and Claud Har-
vey of tie County Roads; plus the
able principals and teacher-spon-
sors of the patrols, who have done
an outstanding job, and Chief
Sackett of the Chevy Chase Fire
Department and Chief Dunning-
ton of the Bethesda-Chevy Chase
Rescue Squad.
As it would be impossible to
write a letter to everyone who had
a part in the safety program those
in charge take this opportunity to
extend hearty appreciation to
everyone who helped in this very
important job.
The children consider it a great
honor to become q patrol and have
to maintain a perfect record in or
der to hold their badge. He must
not be tardy; he must wear his
belt and badge when on duty and
he must not play while on posted
duty. If he receives four demerits
in any one month he is suspended
for two weeks. The second time he
receives four dement's he is put
off permanently.
The patrol was rewarded for it's
diligent and efficient service with
movie passes, ball games, trip to
Glen Echo and two picnics, both Of
which were financed by the Mont
gomery County Commissioners,
business men and friends of the
patrol.
School safety patrol work in the
county is supervised by Corporal
C. o. Seek of the Bethesda station,
assisted by Officer Roland Cooley
of the Silver Spring Station and
Officer Leroy Mullinix of the Rock
vile Station.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-07-01
To The Editor OF The
Montgomery County Sentinel

nave read with much interest Mayor G.
which appeared issue of the my
Chamber should purchase
water from the Washington Suburban Sanitary
1t not advsabity or
nadvisabiy of having Rockville become part Sanitary
trict and have operate RocyIe
and Sewerage Systems because ntepentv h discuss that
matter would that have before figures
terms which the Commission would cbgate
and far know proposals along
The Mayor said appeared concerted effort by
powers who do not know true conditions who have selfish
tves desire to plunge Rockville into the financial
NO SELFISH MOTIVES
Perhaps he along that line do not
So far selfish challenge any
selfish motives may have in this respect
The Citizens Commerce are very
much interested should be- SAFE AMPLE
ABLE AT ALL TIMES supply for the Town Of Rockville
The Chamber of Commerce Committee, am member
was appointed to study the proposition of Water Supply
vile ana 10 study the Report made fer the Town by Whitman
Requard Associates Engineers At the Chamber meeting
by the Chamber to give brief outline of Report
and my own opinion thereof brief statement of the Eng
neers Report and then stated opinion upon
Engineers Report not the opinion of the Committee that Rockville
in order DEPENDABLE TIMES
water supply should Sanitary
the terms offered by namely per 1000
gallons delivered to the Rockville Water Mains.
attaching copy Conclusions the
Engineers Report which hope be printed in full So that every
body what it says md up their minds.
THE ENGINEERS REPORT
The Report February 26 947 considers three sources
of supply of for Rockville.
1. Surface Sources
3. Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission.
SURFACE SOURCES
The Report considers Watts Branch
is not enough
1t considered Rock there enough
water in Rock Creek provided took all kept wells
nor believe we would be permitted take all of the Rock
Creek
WELLS
The Report discussed Wells fully and then states:
THE principal objection dependence
an OF yield during the drought period possibility
water table be lowered yield the
too given practically impossible
e number Of wells hich drilled this
tVPe." Italics mne)
The Report did however, that using wells the costly
Of obtaining water for the Town.
WASHINGTON SUBURBAN SANITARY COMMISSION
The Report then discussed the offer Of he Sanitary
TO sell Rockville water 22 pointed
that the Town which making profit the
lose this profit quote from the Report:
In other words the Town paying for all operation
hxed charges outstanding bonds with
$oOoOO per II the taken from the Washington
Suburban Sanitary Commission there will he this
TO pay Tor the cost Of maintaining the MAINS
the proh OF $OOOO0 $8O0000 will be OUT
However, do not believe the Town making profit
sale Of water and for the following
The last published Report Of the Financial Operations
Continued PaOe -
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1948-07-01
Bel Air Race Meet
Not To Open Until
September 18th

TIE Bel Air (Md.) race meeting,
which has opened the Maryland
summer season for many years,
will not open its usual ten-day ses-
sion until September Is. Utilizing
the additional time, the manage
ment promises to have the course
in excellent condition. A race, de-
signed to decide the championship
of the Maryland West Virginia
summer circuit, will be the feature
attraction of the meeting.