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The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09
RUHRCONTROL. NOW FOUGHT. BY RUSSIANS.
Soviet Union, in koie. De- tlares Western Powers
 Envision Aggression

MOSCOW, March 9,-sRl-Russia maintained today that the United States is engineering western pow CT scheme to divide Europe and in- crease military strength in Ger many for aggression against the Soviet Union.
 In a note to the United States, Britain and France, Russia declared the western powers are trying to build up military potential in the Ruhr so as to turn western Europe into a strategic base for American imperialism in Europe with the pur- pose of aggression against the US- SR.n
 The note was made public last night at a news conference. Russian officials said it was delivered Sat urday It did not say what action the government intends to take on its interpretation of events.
 The Soviet note rejected a Brit ish reply to an earlier Russian pro- test against recent three power conference in London on Germany's future. That conference. the Soy- jet note charged, violated the Pots dam Agreement of l945.
 The conference agreed Saturday on future International control of the Ruhr and a federalized form oi government for western Germany.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09
GREAT BRITAIN lS FACING COLLAPSE
 UNLESS U. 5. AIDS
Chancellor of Exlhequer Issues Dismal White
 Paper Today
By BARTON D. PATTIE

LONDON, March 9.-Rl- Sir Stafford Cripps told Parliament today British economy will collapse unless substantial U. s. aid comes this year.
 The Chancellor of the Exchequer said in white paper that only the Marshall Plan can prevent whole sale unemployment, distress and dislocation of production. The summary predicted Britons would get less food and clothing. It said that. without the Marshall Plan, there is mo prospect of a decent standard of living Tor years
 The severe cold of the winter of l946..47, and the summer drought were blamed for impending reduc- tions. The white paper estimated net national income for the year at s9,O00, 100000 (S36,O00 000,000) and said Britain is likely to bor- row another f25o ooO,000,O00 C$l,O00, 000,000) from abroad,
 Imports from the western Hem isphere will he cut still further in the first half of l948 to save gold and dollars. The white paper said the imports will be mo more than sufficient to maintain the nation in health and working efficiency"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09
Trim Taxes 10 Avert Business Slump Is View Given Sen.Corll.

WASHINGTON. March g.. AR-- The United States Chamber of Commerce believes that the best insurance against a business slump IS tax cutting
 A chamber spokesman, Els worth c. Alvord, today outlined his views to the Senate Finance Committee which is hearing opin- icns on House Bill to trim taxes by six and one-half billion dol lars.
 Alyord said in a prepared state ment that ii we are to become progressively stronger, we must first, cut federal expenditures drastically, and second. reduce tax burdens regularly until we can af- ford our tax load
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09
CHRISTMAS SHIP
 FROM NORTHWEST
 UNL0ADS, BREMEN
Food and Clothing Given Germany Is Being Dis
 ehdrged-C d-Ceremonies

BREMEN, Germany, March 9.-Ai The s. s. Gretna Victory began discharging today 5000 tons of food and clothing given Germany and Austria by the Northwest U. 5. Stat es and Alaska.
 Fog delayed arrival of the ship four days. Representatives of the donor states, the U. s. Military Government and the Mayor of Ere men attended ceremonies at the dock.
 A friendship train" will leave here Thursday on long haul to de- liver the gifts It will go to Duessel- dori, Coblenz, Frankfurt and Der lin. Gifts will be distributed in all three western zones of Germany and Austria.
 German dock workers volunteered to unload the ship without pay.
 The school children of this an- cient city had surprise holiday to greet the Gretna Victory.
 The food and clothing were gwen by the people of Idaho, Montana, oregon, Washington and Alaska
 At the ceremony were represen7 tatives from each of the four con- tributing state. Ralph Bartholomew representative from Alaska, was un- able to attend as he was indisposed' Military Government officials said
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09
10 5uperforts Will Resume Flight 10
 Japan; Radio Check

HONOLULU. March s9,-lR-Ten B-2es resume a training flight to Japan today-their radios careful ly checked to prevent repetition of yesterdays needless Il l-2 hour al ert for one of them.
 The false emergency excited base control points in Spokane, Wash, the departure point. California. and here. But it passed without any of the 2o3 officers and men in the flight being aware of it.
 Radio failure aboard one of the superforts caused it to be reported missing. Hamilton Field, Calf, dis patched search planes and the rescue squadron at Hickam Field here was alerted. The BPS landed on sched- ule. Only then did it's crew learn of the worry it has caused.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09
LAST RITES FOR DAD"
 RYAN TO BE THURSDAY

Last rites for Thomas J. Dad" Ryan, who passed away Sunday morning at the St Ann's Hospital. will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock in the Catholic Church of the Nativity with the Rev. Robert Whalen reading Requiem Mass. The Rosary will be read Wednesday eve ming at 8:30 o'clock in the Chapel Of the Charles w Carter Mortuary.
 Walter Hellan, sonin Jaw, return ed yesterday from a Seattle business trip and also arriving for the ser vices were Frater Walter Hellan, of the CsB at Mount Angel Abbey in St. Benedict, Oregon, and a nephew, William Walsh, of Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09
Films of Five U. }. Stars Are Banned
 By Czeth Nation

PRAGUE, MarC:s 3.--lR-- The films ol five American stars have been banned in Czechosolvakia be- cause of anti Communist testimony before the House Committee on American Activities last Octo- Der
 Pictures starring Adolphe Men jou, Gary Cooper, Robert Mont gomery, Robert Taylor and Ginger Rogers have heen barred from screens here.
 The government also banned a half dozen other films, includ- ing Sergeant York"
 A similar ban was imposed in Hungary on January Is.
 A Russian film, Salute to Mos cow" is playing in two top rank ing theatres
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09
TWO RULE CHANGES IN HALlBUT FISHING DURING '48 SEASON

SEATTLE, March 9.--lRl- Only two rule changes have been made for le48 halilbut fishing. the Inter- national Fisheries Commission re- ported today.
 The commission boosted the catch limit by million pounds for Area D. extending from Willapa Harbor to Cape Spencer, Alaska, setting it at 25.5oO,0o0 pounds. Catch limits in other Pacific Coast hslibut fishing areas were not changed
 The Masset Nursery area, a leeding ground for young fish, was redefined to include the waters of the Masset Inlet Of Graham Island III the Queen Charlotte group.
 The commission, made up of two members each from Canada and the United States, predicted a hali- Tut catch of 56,00o.000 pounds, an increase of 30 percent over pre- commission years. It said the Gov ernor General of Canada and the President of the United States had approved the rule changes, making them effective.
 The season again opens May l in all areas, closing when catch limits are reached. Area l-B is linked with Area 3 and IA with Area to determine the close of the season.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09
Senator Morse Urges Reduction in Taxes

WASHINGTON, March 9.-lR- Senator Wayne Morse of Oregon came out today for a Federal in- come tax reduction. He said he is convinced the people of the coun- try want some form of tax relief this year.
 Morse urged consideration of the tax cutting recommendations made by President Paul C. Hoffman of the Stakeholder Corporation.
 Said Morse: These proposals cover amendments to the tax law I offered at the last session of Congress, The Senator added that this would mean the lowering of inheritance tax rates, broadening the tax base and adopting the community property principle in which husband and wife divide in come for tax purposes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09
SIGNS OF STARVATION

LONDON March 9-IR-A Lon- don dietician said today that many Britons are showing the first signs of starvation.
 Dr. z A. Leitner. of St. Mary's Hospital, wrote in "The Medical Press:
 For the last 12 months. I have seen, as have many others, an in creasing number of patients with mild deficiency symptoms
 However, F. Legros Clark, a scientist, wrote in the magazine that "a shortage Of calories. pro- yided the diet remains in balance, needs only result in some loss in average weight and some fall in the level of dndustriaD output. It does not necessarily mean a de- terioration in the national health. ;"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09
Areiit Ice Is S(ouied in Maneuvers Under Wafer
 In Exercises in Alaska
LEY NORMAN BELL)

SAN DIEGO. Calf. March 9.--tR Navy and Marine Corps swim- mers for the first time have brushed against Arctic Ice in underwater scouting.
 This was disclosed today ty Vice Adm. George D Murray, First Task Fleet Commander, in an interview Oh Alaska exercises.
 The rubber-suited swimmers push ed through slush six inches thick and rubbed against four-inch ice in carrying out their missions.
 The remained in water down 10 an estimated four degrees below freez- ing fer periods of more than an hour They came cut then because their beachhead explorations were completed-nct because they were exhausted.
 Not even during the war did swim mers operate so far north. Attu and Kiska in the Aleutians were retak- en without their preinyasion survey and demolition work.
 The men were sailors from Navy underwater demolition team No. I, led py It. Alfred R. Sears. and Mar ines from the First Divisions recon naisance company, led by Maj. Chas. A. Rigaud.
 They hit the water from submar- ines off Kodiak Island in February. They wore long underwear under their rubber suits. Their faces were smeared with petroleum jelly
 Lieutenant Sears. who said his men had to go through severe tests to win their fins" reported they demonstrated they could carry out their tasks right up to the Arctic ice pack
 The slush and ice were encount- cred as they reached the beaches which they were theoretically pre- pairing for an invasion Commander Edward L. Foster, who commanded the reconnaissance force said the men appeared to like tht cold weather. There was only ons minor casualty. sailor aboard shif whose feet were frost bitten.
 The reconnaissance units operated from the fast attack transport Cant ner, commander by Commander Harold Braune.
 The ships of the above fleet were recently visitors in Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09
an-Made Mesons Are
 Produced
Achievement Reported in
 Atomic Science in Notable Race
By RENNIE TAYLOR

Associated Press Science Reporter
 BERKELEY, Calf, March 9.-R
 Atcmic science got off to an ex- citing new start today with man. made mesons, mighty particles which heretofore have been produc- ed only by nature.
 The achievement ends a notable race among scientists in America Europe and perhaps elsewhere. They agreed that artificial produc- ton of meson would be the greatest thing in atomic research since the discovery of uranium ifs sion in 1889, which led to the atom bomb
 Production of mesons in the lab oratory for the first time was an- nounced yesterday by Dr. Ernest C. Lawrence, famed atom smash CT. and James s. Fisk, research di- rector of the Atomic Energy Com mission.
 The potent particles, which event. ually may point the way to atomic energy far greater than that pro- duced hy the atom bomb. were produced in the University of Cali iornias 4,000 ton cyclotron
 Dr Lawrence said laboratory mesons will give scientists their best tool for finding out just what par t.cles there are in the nuclei of atoms. However there will be no immediate practical application, he added. Despite the atom bomb, lit- tie is known about the insides of atoms.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09
REPORTS ON PRESIDE CHAT ARE MADE AT
 ROTARY LUNCHEON

Rotary Club members held their regular meeting today noon and op- ened with the introduction of the guests. as follows: Carl Smelling, Superintendent of Schools at Pal mer and Maurice Powers of the Boy Scouts.
 Two new members were introduce ed, William "Bill' Hixson and Wil- fred Johnson of the REC.
 President Homer Garvin asked for the reports on the last weeks fire side chats held at the homes of the different members, given as fol- lows: at the Jack Burford residence the members discussed the student loan fund and the ways and means of raising money for the account. The birthday assessment was also discussed for renewal to aid in build ing the social fund and Memorial Library Fund played big part in all the various chats and the pos sibility of an active project within the club. The Soap Box Derby was also another widely discussed sub ject.
 It was suggested that the club adopt a greeting system for visitors the farthest away from home by presenting them with a gift repre- senting Alaska, and also to have Rotary Aims to luncheons.
 Ellis Reynolds reported that the weather was apparently the cause of some of his group not showing for the chat, but the few that did discussed the financial situation within the club and possible means of improvement
 Ed Keithahn reported that the membership in his group was slight ly on the lean side also, which was Llamed on the weather. however they were successful in discussing the finances of the club and the Memorial Library Fund
 Dr. William Whitehead's group seemed to be the most successful one in completing much business notwithstanding the bad weather. The group discussed the subject of committee reports and the fact they should be early enough for efficient study and that the weekly meeting should start on time and re complet- ed on schedule There should be more entertainment in the club and the club should organize quartet. The student fund was also discussed and the ways and means of raising the money. It was suggested many times that there should be more in- ner club activity and a faster pro- cessing of new members.
 At Harold Foss'S meeting the group discussed the increasing of the membership and that the Rotar- ian magazine should be read in the club. Cleanup week was again brought to the attention of the Ro- tarians and that they should do their share in aiding with the pro- ject of a clean city. The birthday assessment was discussed and also the Memorial Library Fund.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09

WASHINGTON -- A highly con- fidential memorandum on propos- ed changes in the tax laws con- tains some bad news for com modity spectators who have been raking in millions in profits. DIG tatorial Ways and Means Chair man Harold Knutson considered the memo so secret and explosive that he refused at first to show it even to members of his com mittee, fearing leaks to the press.
 The memo was prepared by the Internal Revenue Bureau ana recommends 49 specific changes Ill tax statutes, including a sweeping revision of capital gain assess ments. This would prevent the Ed Pauleys from declaring in their income returns "any gain or loss attributable to fluctuations in the market price of securities or com modities resulting from so called long and short selling.
 Congress also is urged to plug up existing loopholes' i'll capital gains tax regulations through which short term capital gains may be converted into long term capi- tai gains, and through which fic- titious losses are used to onset real gains, in income returns"
 To discourage speculating, the law now requires spectators to pay a tax on their full profits provided they dispose of securities
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09
STOCK 0UOTATIoNS

NEW YORK, March 9.-lRl-Clos- ing quotations of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 3ai, American Can 78, Anaconda 3lA. Curtiss- Wright 5, International Harvest CT 84i4, Kennecott 447s, New York Central 127s, Northern Pacific 18is, U. s. Steel 68ss, Pound $403b.
 Sales today were 660,000 shares.
 Averages today are as follows: industrials l6676, rails 49, utilities 3184
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09
Netherlands Now
 Has Interim Govt.

BATAVIA, Java, March 9--tR- A Netherlands East Indies interim government was installed today at the governor generals palace.
 The Dutch-sponsored government will function until the establish ment of United States of Indone- sia. The Dutch have set January 1, l949, as the tentative date for setting LID federation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09
FIRST RESULTS

CONCORD, N H.. March 9--h
 Harold E. Stassen delegates swept the first New Hampshire town to report in the New Hampshire Re- publican Presidential primary.
 Returns from the little farm town of Roxbury-population ll5- gave Stassen delegates a majority in five of the six delegate contests in that district-four at-large and two district.
 Gov Thomas E. Dewey of New York, the other Republican Pres idential aspirant to enter slate. had one delegate among the first four in the at-large contests
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09
WRITTEN CAMPAIGN

CLEVELAND. March 9.-IH A write in campaign for Gen Doug las MacArthur in the Ohio May 1 primaries was announced today
 Melvin T Holt. attorney and spokesman for a Cleveland Mac Arthur~for-P President Cluh. said q drive would be started throughout the state to have Republican vot- CTS write in the Generals name on the primary ballots.
 Since Macarthur has no slate of delegates for the ballots, the campaign mainly would serve as test ol his strength in Ohio.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09
Man Dies on Eve Of Wife's Funeral; Two
 Servites Combined

WELEETKA, Okla. March g..
 When 76-year-old Kettle Evelyn Smith died here last Friday. her 77.year-old husband Isom said he would not live more than three days.
 An hour before her funeral Sun-' day he sickened. At 6 D. m. he died
 Double services were held for the couple yesterday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09
BREAKS STORE WINDOW

Frank Paul was sentenced to 30 days in the City Jail this morning by City Magistrate William A. Holzheimer He was arrested af- ter he admitted leaning against and breaking the window in the California Grocery Paul was booked as drunk and TOT destroy ing private property.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09
TRINITY GUILD MEET

The regular meeting of the Holy Trinity Guild will be held in the Parish Hall of the Holy Trinity Church on Wednesday evening, March 10, immediately after the Lenten Service.
 This will be a no-hostess meet ing and all members are requested to attend
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09
Will voie Whether
 Oasis Remains Dry

MADISON, Wis, March 9.-R A contradiction will go to the polls, come primary election in April
 Among state referenda, is the problem facing voters in Wallshara County community Whether the town of Oasis shall remain dry
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09
PRECIPITATION
STEAMER MOVEMENTS

Denali, from Seattle, scheduled to arrive at T o'clock tonight.
 Grommet Reefer, from Seattle due Saturday.
 Princess Norah scheduled to sail from Vancouver 9 tonight.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09
MACARTHUR ANNOUNCES
 CANDIDACY
Will Run on Republican Ticket . Truman Also 10
 Run If Nominated
By JACK BELL

WASHINGTON, March 9.--LRI---- General Macarthur bid openly for top place on the Republican tic- ket today, even as President Tru- man foreclcsed his mortgage on the Democratic nomination.
 The two announcements--o hours apart in Tokyo and Wash ington--far overshadowed today's New Hampshire primary. the first actual voting for delegates to the national party conventions in Philadelphia.
 MacArthnrs message saying he is available but will not actively seek the Presidency caught profess sional COP politicians by surprise
 It put the 68-year-old live star general in the positive candidate class. along with Gov. Thomas E. Dewey of New York, Senator Rob- ert A. Taft of Ohio. former Gov Harcld E. Stassen of Minnesota, and Gov Earl Warren of Califor- nia.
 Names No Party
 The Supreme Allied Commander in Japan named no party in his announcement that he would ac- cept any public duty to which I might he called by the Ameri- can people.
 But his statement took note of the fact that his name has been entered in the Wisconsin Repub- lican primary next month. Also only 10 days ago. the General sent message to COP headquarters i'll which he said: The Republican party has never deviated from the position that all political power resides in the people
 His Announcement In his announcement last night. Macarthur said
 While it seems unnecessary fo. ne 10 repeat that I do not active ly seek or eovet any office and have no plans for leaving my pest in Japan, I. can say. and with due humility. that would be recreant to all my concepts of good citizenship were I to shrink because ot the hazards and re- spcnsibilities involved from ac- cepting any public duty to which I might be called by the Ameri- can people,
 MacArthur's announcement wid- ened still further an already bulg- ing Republican field.
 Truman To Run
 And MT Truman's decision to run drove new wedge into the Democratic party split over his civil rights program,
 His action killed any practical hope Of Dixie party members for a compromise candidate
 Politicians generally agree that now the President has spoken the nomination cannot be denied him.
 The Presidents availability was made known by Democratic Chair man Howard McGrath late yes terday.
 In the lobby outside Mir Tru- mans White House office. McGrath gravely told a ring of reporters:
 "The President has authorized me to say that if he is nominated by the national Democratic con vention, he will accept and run
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09
VISITOR FROM PALMER

Carl A. Smelling from Palmer, has arrived in. Juneau and is stay ing at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09
PELICAN VISITORS

Fred Emerson. from Pelican Is staying at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09
FROM FAIRBANKS

MT. and Mrs. E. c. Ereksen, from Fairbanks, have arrived in Juneau and are staying at the Baranof Hotel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09
p0TTER5 CLUB HOLDS ANNUAL ELECTION OF
 f948 CLUB OFFICERS

The Alaska Potters Club held their annual election last night in the club room in the AB Hall.
 Those elected for 1948 are as follows; President, Mrs. Helen Hix- son: Vice-President, Mrs. Florence Holmquist; Secretary, Mrs. Florence Oakes, Treasurer, Miss Ethel Mur- phy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09
FAIRBANKS VISITOR

Wilma Sibona. from Fairbanks, is staying at the Gastineau Hotel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09
The W ashington Merry Co., Round
By DREW PEARSON

Copyright, is4s. by The Bell Syndicate
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09
TENAKEE VISITOR

R. A. Zittman, from Tenakee, is registered at the uastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09
WEATHER REPORT
WEATHER FORECAST

lJuncau and yieinity) Increasing cloudiness to- night and Wednesday, Light rain and snow by Wednes- day night. Warmer with lowest temperature near 30 degrees.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-09

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