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The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
ANTI-50vIET
 SENTIMENTS
 BLARE FORTH
Resentment in Scandinavia Against Communist
 Coup Mounts

OSLO, Norway. March 2.-tR-A wave of anti-Soviet sentiment swept Scandinavia todaysas resent ment mounted against the Com munist coup in Czechoslovakia and Russian pressure in Finland.
 Tn Norway, Denmark and Swed- en the feeling manifested itself in mass demonstrations and press attacks against the spread of Communism over Europe.
 In Oslo, thousands of students demonstrated last night outside the Czechoslovak legation. Later they marched to the Peoples House" where a Communist youth organ ization was celebrating the Czech coup.
 Down with Communism. the demonstrators shouted
 Political leaders said anti-Com- rnunist feeling was running higher in Norway than at any time since the end of the war,
 In Denmark -pro-Russian after liberation from the Nazis--the So- viet demand on Finland was de- nounced in the press.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
Communists in Finland Reported
 To Be Organizing
By EDWIN SHANKE

HELINSKI, March 2.-tR-Fin- lands Communists today began or ganizing factory and trade union meetings to support a military pact with Russia.
 The Communists organ Tyoekan- sas Sanomat said workers favor a friendship and assistance treaty with the Soviet Union because it is the best way to guarantee the interests of Finland in the cause of peace.
 The first of the factory meetings being organized by the 1Commun- ists were held yesterday at Turku and Tampere, two of Finland's most important industrial centers.
 Political leaders held closed ses- sions to discuss whether Finland should negotiate with the Russians and what the consequences would be, particularly in the west. They hope to have their answers ready for resident Juho Paasikivi tomor- row.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
Announce New Rates
 For Seattle 10 Inferior, Richardson Highway

SEATTLE, March 2.-lR- Reduced rates from Seattle and Tacoma to Fairbanks and Interior Alaska
 points, via Valdez, are announced
 by Richardson Highway truckers.
 At the same time, Alaska Steam
 ship Company published new freight tariff, effective April 5, nam
 ing proportional rates on weight
 oasis between Seattle, Tacoma and Valdez.
 This will enable established mo- tor carriers on Joutes out of Val deg to offer improved truck service to highway points at lower rates
 than before, R. D Kelsey, Manager of the Valdez Dock Company said. The Valdez Dock Company also has revis, it's terminal charges at Valdez on the weight basis to conform with steamship and truck rates, he reported.
 Tt is anticipated that direct
 result of the new arrangements there will be considerable increase in traf- Iic over the highway during the open season." he concluded, and the vol
 ume will justify maintenance of the highways and keep them open the year around"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
LOCAL VETERANS
 CEMETERY URGED
 BY AMER. LEGION
Importance of 6I Bill of Riqhts Is Illuminated
 by R. H. Stock

Urging immediate action to es- tablish National Cemetery in the Juneau area, members of the Ju- neau Post, American Legion, last night passed a resolution to be for warded to the War Department and Delegate E. L. Bartlett declaring their stand. The resolution also pointed out the importance of es- tablishing a cemetery here.
 It was explained that the ceme- tery in Juneau would be located on site more central and accessible than the present one at Sitka which is almost filled. The members sad that the Sitka cemetery is unable to meet the demand for space.
 Another resolution was passed by the Legionniares in which the mem bers will assist in needed repairs at the Legion Boy Scout camp on DUCK Creek The work, to be done with the help of the Forest Service, is to be completed in June.
 R. H. Stock, former Legion Ma tional Committeeman, was guest at the meeting last night. He urged support of the tuberculosis exam nations and also complimented the Juneau Post for it's work in the Boy Scouts program. Stock pointed out the importance of the national Gl Bill of Rights and urged Legionnai- res to explain to prospective mem bers the Legion's part in bringing the bill into existence He also ex- tended greetings from the Anchor age post.
 Arthur Fontaine was initiated as A new member and Floyd Burns was accepted as a tranteree from the Legion Post at McAllister, Oklaho- ma.
 The Forest Service motion picture, Trees to Homes was shown alter the meeting. The movie is the prop erty of the Weyerhauser Timber Co.,, and has been loaned to the Forest Service.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
DRAFT MACARTHUR iS PLEA MADE BY
 HEARST PAPERS

NEW YORK, March 2.-tR-The Hearst newspapers call on the na- tion to draft Gen. Douglas Mac Arthur for the Presidency.
 An editorial, appearing yester- day in the New York Journal Am erican and reprinted in all other members of the Hearst News group contained no reference to party lines but declared
 More than at any time since Ab- iaham Lincoln was summoned to the White House to save the Republic these United States need states man and not a politician at the head of the national government.
 Macarthur, Supreme Allied Com mander in the Far East and still in Tokyo, was described in the editor ial as Americas Man of the Hour '
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
THIRD CANADIAN SNOWSHOE PATROL
 ARRIVES AT HAYNES

HAYNES, Alaska, March 2.-The third Canadian Army Snowshoe Reconnaissance Patrol, commanded by Lieutenant M. F. Thurdgood of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry arrived in Haines, via the cutoff, from Whitehorse, February 29.
 The party includes six members of the Princess Patricia's Infantry one member of the Royal Canadian Engineers, civilian guide and Joel Booth, a civilian Technical Advisor U. s Army. Booth travelled on skis and the rest of the party on snow shoes Each patrol has one dog team and the personnel carry packs.
 The patrol commanders are all veterans of World War II and all were wounded in action. Many of the enlisted personnel have had overseas service.
 The party started travelling on snowshoes IA miles from Flames Cutoff and were picked up at 90 mile point out of Haines. The most difficult part of the trip was be- tween the 55 mile point and 35 mile point owing to the fresh snow iali.
 The personnel in the party IS as follows: Lieut.. M F. Thurdgood, Vancouver, B. C.; Pvt. L. Larain, Nanaimo, B. O.; Cpl. O. c. Reid. Waubaushene, Ont; Pvt. P. c. All tuosser, Colonsay, Sask. Pvt. n. Christianson, Kenora, Ont; Cpl. K. F. Futile, Sidney, B. C.; Randall Joe, civilian guide from Whitehorse' Y. T.: and Joel Booth, civilian oo- server from Washington, D. c.
 This is the last patrol from this Army Unit, they will leave Haines aboard the Estebeth for Skagway and WhitehorSe
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
DEAN WILLIAMS IS
 SLAL0M CHAMPION
 OF ALASKA SkiERS

Members of the Juneau Ski Club racing division returned Monday afternoon from both Anchorage ana Whiuehorse. Bonnie Randall placed third in both the downhill and sla- iom at the Womens Alaska Cham plonsnip races held at the ArcUlc Skl Bowl at Anchorage. bonnle ran the downhill course in champion form to be nosed out by only two seconds by Mrs. Kit McGmnis iolm- CT Aspen Colorado womens racer young Ma1ge Lawson, daugnter of Col. Dawson, Ft. Richardson, plac- ed second in both events.
 Competition was extremely keen m Une nleils ulvsion wItn over oJ competitors in the downhill and sla- lom. Dean Williams representing the Juneau SKI Lluo paced Il1SL iiI tiie slalom to be crowned undisputed sla- 4oA1 LnanAp ploa ol AldaKa having captured the title both in Juneau anu Ancnorage.
 Tommy Oisen from College, AL aska, won the mems downnni with an extl emely fast run through four control gates from top to bottom of Arctic Valley. Biggest thrill of the aay came when young II-yedf-olo Jlm Brady of Anchorage placed third in the Junior downhill to place ahead ot sucn Juniors as Garry King, Anchorage slalom champion Alpert Shaw ran sixth in the Junior downhin and seventh in the slalom against heavy field of competi- tion. All three Juneau racers were full of praise for the type of facil- tues avanaDle TOT Anchorage skiers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
JUNEAU, ALASKA, TUESDAY, MARCH 2, lo48
ALASKA SHIPPING RATES DISCUSSED
 BY REP. JACKSON
By CHARLES D. WATKINS


 WASHINGTON. March 2.-R-- Rep. Jackson (D-Wash) said to- day Alaskan shipping rates are toe high and the Maritime Commission should find a way to reduce them
 He wrote the commission that it should make careful study oi the capital structure of the various shipping companies operating un- der the Alaska Interim Steamship Service Law.
 This law provides three Seattle companies shall operate the ser vice to Alaska with ships charter ed to them at a nominal rate. by the government.
 Jackson said:
 With the government providing practically all oi the investment for present operation of dollar-a- year ships, it is quite evident that the only investment required by the companies, with the exception of a very few vessels owned by the Alask Steamship Company and the Alaska Transportation Company, is furnishing operating capital in an amount necessary to carry on the business.
 The amount of capital for rate making purposes therefore should be held to an absolute minimum.
 Tn addition, careful investiga- ton should be made of the operat- ing efficiency of the various con- panies.
 "A substantial saving can be made by modernization of loading and unloading facilities.
 With the reduction oI operating costs and careful determination of capital structure for rate mak- ing purposes. am sure there is ample room for reduction in rates.
 Freight and passenger rates should be considered separately, he said, contending one reason for high freight rates is that part of the passenger cost is being sub sidized by the people who pay the freight rates"
 Opposing proposals to permit Canadian vessels to operate in Alaska, Jackson said such action would mean an end to Ameican flag operations to Alaska"
 Jackson said that if the pres ent interim law is extended it should be amended to provide for more competition and that all companies desiring to do so should be allowed to bid to furnish the service.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
WHISkEY, E CENTS FIFTH,
 FAIRBANKS

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, March D. R-Whiskey sold at 25 cents fifth in liquor price war here.
 The three weeks price war was climaxed by a mass meeting yester- day before the Nevada Liquor store Proprietor Byren Gillian spoke for 10 minutes on what he called at tempts by longtime merchants to freeze out competition and free en- terprise."
 During the cut rate battle prices on one popular brand of whiskey previously had dropped from S4.7O to $2.95 a fifth.
 Gillian told a crowd of 500 shiv- ering around a sound truck at zero temperature that established busl- ness men were trying to nullify et- forts of the Government to attract new investors to Alaska.
 Then he announced his store was open for sale of 20 cases of whiskey at 25 cents a fifth A rushing busi- ness followed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
Indian Claims 10 Alaska
 Lands Were Extinguished
 Under Treaty of Purchase

WASHINGTON, March 2.--tR- A Justice Department official tes- tified yesterday the treaty under which the United States purchased Alaska extinguished the original Indian claims to hand in the Terri tcry.
 Roger P. Marquist, chief of the Appellate Section of the De- partments Land Division, said court decisions had also held there are no tribal land rights in AL aSka.
 He added. however. that one case had been sent back to Alaskan courts to determine whether in- dividuals could produce evidence they had rights under an 1884 law That law held either white or na- tives might have rights to land they occupied and used at that time.
 The witness said court decisions had held that the fact Indians roamed over certain territory hunt ing and fishing did not give them possessory rights to the whole territory, but only to their actual home lands.
 The Senate Interior and Insular Affairs Subcommittee recessed until Wednesday it's hearings on legisla- ton to cancel Indian reservations in Alaska, prohibit setting up oth- CTS and transfer the duties of the Indian Bureau there to the Terri tory.
 Secretary Krug and Undersecre- tary Chapman of the Interior De- pertinent will testify then.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
vandenberg
 Gam didatY
 Up in Air

WASHINGTON, March 2.-lR-- Senator Vandenberg (R-Mich) de- clined today to speculate whether he would accept tlse Republican nomination for President
 vandenberg wired Raymond A Mcconnell Jr., Lincoln, Neb., news paper editor again, asking that his name be withheld from the April l3 Nebraska Primary.
 Mcconnell had held up filing oi a petition to place Vandenberg' 's name on the Nebraska ballot until the Michigan Senator had oppor- tunity to answer this question:
 If you were nominated by the Republican Convention would you accept the nomination?"
 vandenberg wired Mcconnell:
 Responding to your message, l decline to speculate with utterly im- probable contingencies. Your ques- ton defies intelligent answer with out full knowledge of unknown ulti- mate events.
 T have heretofore made my po- sition clear I shall not discuss 1t further.
 T again request that my name be not filed for a position for which l am not a candidate. If it is filed despite this urgent and earnest re- quest, l ask my Nebraska friends to confine their primary votes to oth- ers.'
 The reply apparently left the way open for Mcconnell to go ahead with a move to place Vandenberg's name before Nebraska voters.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
MILLER REPLACES MALCOLM AS PRES.
 OF NEWS CHORUS

Don Mille- wac elected as Presl- dent of the Juneau Mems Chorus last night at a special election fol- lowing the resignation of MacKay Malcolm who was forced to quit for reasons of health. Miller is charter member of the organization.
 The Chorus Board of Governors met in the Iris Room of the Bar anof Hotel before the regular meet ing last night of the Chorus and decided to postpone their minstrel show until a later date. Instead, the Chorus will give concert in April or May. Plans will be announced later.
 A call for more male voices was put out last night by the Chorus. It particularly needs haritones and basses. Anyone interested is urged to contact Ernest Ehler, Chorus Di- rector, at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
MRS. HOMER GARvIN'S
 MOTHER DIES IN EAST

Word was received here last night that Mrs. Margaret c. Kissinger of Fairfield, Nebraska. mother of Mrs. Homer Garvin, had passed away early Monday. March l, at her home in Fairfield. She is survived ky her three children, Mrs. Homer Garvin of this city, Ralph Kissinger of Fairfield, and Mrs. Myrtle Hill of Keamey, Neb.
 Mrs. Garvin has been in the states for the past few weeks for medical treatment at the Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle and will be un- aLle to make the long journey East to attend the funeral services.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
MACHINISTS IN CANNERIES MAKE
 WAGE DEMANDS

SEATTLE, March 2.--tRl-I. A Sandvigen, business representative of the Machinists Union Gnde- pendent) said today that when ne- gotiaticns are resumed with the Alaska Salmon Industry, Inc, the union will ask a 25 percent wage increase in the Bristol Bay area and slightly more in some other Alaska areas.
 He said the union will ask also that each mechanic flown north be provided with a $25,000 life in- surance policy for the trip.
 The union recently broke off ne- gotiations With the industry in a dispute ever whether the in- dustry should negotiate with Local No. ', Cannery Workers Union (CIO), which is engaged in a jurisdictional dispute with the Sea- food Workers Union indepen- dent).
 Alaska Salmon Industry, Inc, last week filed charge of unfair la bor practices against the Machin- ists and two other unions because of their refusal to negotiate until the industry recognized Local No. '. The charges were filed with the National Labor Relations Board.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
YAKUTAT FLIGHT MAN
 IS VISITING IN JUNEAU

Calvin L. Ward, former G1 ar rived in Juneau Sunday to nego- tiate a new contract with the Gov ernment for his GI Capital City Flying School in Yakutat. The school was formerly owned by Bob Totten of Juneau. Ward stated that he has 20 ex-GIs in the dlf- ferent stages of flight training en- rolled in the school and hopes to interest more in this area in the flight of land craft.
 Ward, a former Army instructor for cadets at Bakersfield, Calf, is giving instruction in both commer- cial and private flying for ex- GIS
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
FAIRBANKS GETS
 FIRST GLIMPSE,
 ARCTIC REINDEER

FAIRBANKS, Alasks, March D. R-This may surprise folks in the States. Mere than 1000 Alaskans damned traffic for a mile on the Fairbanks Country Club road for first glimpse of reindeer.
 Six of the animals were flown from the Arctic village of Kotze- bue as a feature of the annual Winter Carnival opening Thursday.
 tReindeer normally range several hundred miles north of Fairbanks)
 More than 300 small fry and grownups who paid Soc and $1 for sleigh rides agreed Santa Claus had the right idea on transporta- tion for the Far North.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
sEKENAEFF RITES

Last rites for Peter Sekenaeff, who passed away February 22. will he held Wednesday March 5, at ? D. m. in the Charles W. Carter Chapel. Dean C. E. Rice will read the eulogy and interment will be in the general plot of the Ever green Cemetery.
 The pallbearers will be Akim Predko, Bill Sakieff, Kolio Abe golf. George Zuskofi. Frank kard- anoff and Pete Sopoff
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
Alaska Cities Tax
 Bill Geis Approval

WASHINGTON, March 2.|Rt- Alaska's government and cities will re able to increase taxes Ii a bill approved today by the House public lands comlYittee becomes a law.
 It would allow an increase in tax levies for Territorial purpose from one to two percent of assessed val nations. Cities could increase lev ies from two percent to three.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
COMMUNITY CENTER NIGHT
 AT THE TEEN-AGE CLUB

Zach Gordon, director of the To- cal Teen-Age Club, reminds all adults that there will be another community center" program for them in the clubhouse tonight The doors will open at o'clock.
 At 9:30 o'clock there will be square dancing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
STEAMER MOVEMENTS

Baranof, from Seattle, schedul- ed to arrive late Wednesday or early Thursday.
 Square Sinnet scheduled to sail from Seattle tomorrow.
 Sword Knot scheduled to sail from Seattle Friday.
 Aleutian scheduled to sail from Seattle Saturday.
 Princess Norah scheduled to ar rive a, m. tomorrow, sailing south enc hour later at 10 o'clock.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
MARINE INSPECTOR HERE

Lieutenant Commander Howell Marine Inspector from the USCG has arrived in Juneau for the pri- mary purpose of issuing marine li- censes and any other marine in- spection activities desired. He can be reached either at the support or the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, March 2.-Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 3s4, American Can 7e9s, Anaconda 33A, Curtiss- Wright SIS, International Harvester 85A Kennecott 44Ss, New York Central 1874, Northern Pacific 19A, U. S. Steel 70%, Pound S4.03A.
 Sales today were 1000 shares.
 Averages today are as follows: h. dustrials 16875. rails 50.03 utilities 3l78
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
Easiern Nebraska
 BIanketed by Snow

OMAHA, March 2.--A-Eastern Nebraska was in a state of partial paralysis today as the result of a heavy snowstorm which was con- tinuing unabated at mid-morning. The storm started yesterday.
 The weather bureau reported 12 inches on the ground in Omaha, hardest hit spot in the state. The strong winds piled the snow into drifts and schools closed for the day.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
"SAWMILL CHARLIE DIES

Charles A. Woodward, known to many Juneauites as Sawmlil Charlie" passed away this morn ing at St. Ann's Hospital after a brief illness.
 Funeral arrangements are pend ing word from the family. The remains are at the Charles w. Carter Mortuary
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
CYRIL KAsHEvAROFF DIES

Mrs. Nadia Triplette received the brief advice today that her broth CT, Cyril Kashevaroff, had died in San Francisco but no other infor- nation. He was 52 years old and formerly lived in Juneau and Sitka, where he was wellknown.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
TWO JOIN KINY

Two new men joined the KINY staff today to replace recent resig- nations. Paul Harp will take the place of John Quilico as announcer and Charles Gray will replace Tom Jacobs as transmitter engineer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
SUES FOR DIVORCE

George Hazel has filed divorce action against Lila Hazel in U. s. District Court here on grounds Of cruelty. They were married in Ju- neau on Nov. Is, l945. A property settlement has already been reach ed. The suit was filed by Faulk- ner and Banfield.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
POLICE COURT NEWS

Mir and Mrs. Morris Scott were each fined $25 and sentenced to 10 days in the City Jail this morn ing by City Magistrate William A. Holzheimer on charges of being drunk and disorderly. Peter Vim cent was fined s25 for being drunk
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
VA OFFICIALS TRAVEL

R. L. Hooper and Neil Friedman of the Veterans Administration staff will leave here on board the S. s. Baranof tomorrow for ten day trip to Seward, Anchorage and Fairbanks. Hooper is assistant manager and Friedman is chief of the Educational Division of the Juneau VA office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
-- X-RAY TALK ON kINf

Tomorrow night between 6:l5 and 6:30 o'clock, Mayor Waino Hendrickson will give talk over KINY about the forthcoming mass x-ray project.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
cooTIEs MEET WEDNESDAY

The Military Order of the Cootie, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will hold a regular meeting in the VFW Jeep Club at 8 p. m. tomorrow. All members of Sourdough Pup Tent are urged to attend.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
sITKA FAMILY HERE

MT. and Mrs Charles Whittemorc and family of Sitka arrived in Ju- neau aboard the Princess Norah after vacation in the States, and are registered at the Baranof Ho- tel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
SALESMAN HERE

w. E.. Donaldson, salesman for the Tacoma Drug and Shaw Sup ply Companies in Tacoma, Wash, has arrived in Juneau for a short business trip. He is stopping sat the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02

SEATTLE-Charle H. Markey, 72, President of the Markey Machinery Co.,. and early-day Alaska trader. died in a hospital here after short illness.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02

VASHINGTON-An ultra hush hush military mission is leaving tor Saudi-Arabia this week. Just what this group of about 200 American officers and technical sergeants will do in Arabia is supposed to be a strict secret, but real fact is they are to train an Arab air force anu re-equip abandoned U. $. airfields.
 Why this secret mission is leav- ing at this time is not known, but behind their trip is an agree ment with King Ibn Saud by which he gives pipeline concession to the Arabian American Oil Con- pany.
 Members of the military mission were selected after elaborate screen ing tests, then given instruction in the Arabic language, espionage and demolition work. The group will leave from Washington, New York and Miami, all wearing civilian clothes. In order not to attract attention, they will proceed in small details and by roundabout routes.
 For instance, one detail will go to Paris, then Germany, then Greece and finally to the Arabian -Iranian border
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
pETERsRuRG VISITORS

Earl q Omdahl and Chris Dahl of Petersburg are registered at the Baranof Hotel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
SEATTLE VISITORS

B. c. Larrabee and l.. F. St. Germain of Seattle are registered at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
FROM CALIFORNIA

s. C.. McAfee of Long Beach, Calf, is staying at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-02
IN FROM sITKA

MT. and Mrs. William w. Knight of Sitka are registered at the Baranof Hotel.