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Evening star., 1948-02-26

To the Editor of The Star:
Great Britain is again betraying its trust in
making the Palestine Jews helpless and unable
to defend themselves against the murderous
Arab attackers by deprivng the Jews of any
kind of arms and deliberately furnishing all
military arms and war equipment to the Arabs,
who are led by two Of the worlds worst war
criminals
y The renegades the Mufti and Fawzy Ell
Kawzy of Iraq, who were fighting against the
Allies with Hitler, were allowed to slip away
and locate themselves at Cairo, Egypt, whence
they are carrying on their dirty work with the
evident consent and encouragement of the
British government and regret to say, our
own country, which voted with the United
Nations for partition, has so far made no
protest.
1t looks to me as though most OF the
Christian countries are not interested as long
as 1t only affects Jews.
The most shameful part of this tragedy Is
that it was all produced by white and so-called
Christian conspirators. as the Arabs never
cared much about that piece of unproductive
land until the Nazis and the oil interests urged
the feudal chiefs on to do so.
The proof of this is that when Balfour made
his promise to the Jews of the whole OF Pales-
tine including Trans-Jordan, there was not
single protest from any of the Arabs; on the
contrary, many Arabs were cooperating with
the Jews and benefting by what the Jews
have accomplished.
Now Britain is finishing where Hitler left
off, and our State Department is indirectly
helping them.
I ask-What is World Christianity going to
do about it7 Is 1t going to let the numbering
Arabs exterminate all Of the Jews in Palestine?
SAMUEL D. SHEPARD.
Evening star., 1948-02-26

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Seward seaport record., 1948-11-03
BOY TRAFFIC PATROL
 ASSURED FOR SCHOOL

It was announced yesterday that the Seward Police Department has offered full cooperation in estab- fishing Boys Traffic Patrol to safeguard school children going to and coming from school.
 Seward boys of the seventh and eighth grades were asked to take over the job. Those who have agreed to this request are David Gray, Derrick Williams, Ted Ger. wer, Tommy McMillan, Marvin Beaus, Arvid Keidzer, Michael Stradley, Dick Wilson and Bill Estes.
 The boys were told that this will be a difficult task with part of lunch time taken up. and early ar- rival and late departure from school.
 The boys will be given paddle signs with clearly visible markings, with which to direct motorists.
Seward seaport record., 1948-11-03
MUSIC APPRECIATION GROUP HAS HALLOWEEN PARTY

The Music Appreciation Group held a Halloween party Saturday evening at Mrs. K. Bakers home. The program was quite appropri- ate. for the occasion with Josef Haydn, or Papa" Haydn, the com- poser. Haydn loved children and wrote many beautiful pieces solely for them.
 After the musical history and compositions played by the inter- ested scholars, games were played and trick or treaters" departed with sacks and their prizes, which they won for merits and best cos tunes. Next months composer is Franz Liszt, pianist, composer, born in Raiding, Hungary.
Seward seaport record., 1948-11-03
WSCS Entertained of Jesse Lee Home

A large and enthusiastic group of Woman's Society of Christian Service members met in the spa- cious parlor of the Jesse Lee Home for their regular meeting last Thursday evening. Many visitors and prospective members were present and added to the enjoy ment of the occasion.
 Leader of devotions was Mrs. Dorothy 1nman who has come from her home at Metlakahtla re- gently to join the staff of the Jesse Lee Home.
 Guest speaker for the evening was Miss Clara Robinson, Medical Social Worker at the Seward Sanatorium, who was introduced by Mrs. G. E. Knight. Following Miss Robinson's interesting talk on the duties and experiences of so- cial worker, an exhibit of handi- craft. much of which had been made by inmates of the sana- torium, was displayed. Included in the articles shown were beautiful mukluks, tiny kayaks, bracelets in tricately carved from fossil ivory, as well as miniature carved anil mals. lifelike in every detail. Ex- quisite, finely woven Attu baskets were on display also.
 The guests were then taken on a tour of the dining halN of the home which has recently been re- decorated, and the visitors were all impressed by the cheerfulness of the beautiful new draperies and the many potted plants.
 Delicious refreshments were served. Hostesses for the evening were Mrs. Myrtle Wright. who is also a member of the Jesse Lee Staff, and Mrs. Helen Malcolm.
Seward seaport record., 1948-11-03
Reception Friday for Rev. Paul l. Irwin

The Reverend Paul l. Irwin, new ly arrived pastor of the Seward Memorial Methodist Church, will meet his new congregation at a reception in the parsonage Friday evening, November 5, at 8 pm. The public is invited.
 Rev. Irwin made the trip to Alas ka from Mentone, Indiana, with Mrs. Irwin anu~their two children, Rebecca Ann and John Bruce. They drove to Seattle and then flew to Seward with stops at Ju- neau and Anchorage.
 The new pastor said he is very pleased with his new parish, and with the people he has met in Seward. He is especially interested in children and young people, and he expressed the hope that he will be able to support a program for their entertainment and training.
Seward seaport record., 1948-11-03
Bremen Go Over Top at Dance
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(Continued from Page D
 Smith at the piano; Mrs. Harold w. Davis, saxophone; Wally John- son and Ted Bristow with their banjos; Park Smith, violin, and Charles Lechner beating out the rhythm on the drums.
 The public address service was donated by MT. Brooks. and Mrs. Lechner gave her service at the re- freshment booth. Costume judges were MT. Milroy and Peter Hatch. Bill Weston was the man down. stairs.
 Casey Cobban donated the pic- ture which was given. as prize and Heinie's Liquor Store and Bills Club each gave a case of beer. The Cathryn Shop gave a carton of ladies nylon hose, the Liberty Theater gave a months admissions to the show, and Mrs. Turnbull donated crochet work.
 Prize donations of $500 were given by each of the following: Seward Drug Co.,, Seward Steam Laundry, Seward Hardware, Sew ard Cleaners, Waechter Bros, Sew ard Dairy, Leon Urbach, Mart Variety. Seward Electric System, Werner's Market, Gabe's, Alaska Wood Products, Seward Trading Co.,, Seward Metal Works, City Express, Osbo's Electric Co.,, Carl Orlander, Doyle's Hardware, City Cab, Totem Fountain, Sylvia's Dreamland Bowl, Ray Lee, Engin- eering & Concrete Products, Spic x Span, Moody's Department Store, Kenai Bakery, Charlotte's Beauty Shop, Jim Ried.
Seward seaport record., 1948-11-03
Sales Tex To Be Short Lived

At the city council meeting on Tuesday evening it was disclosed that collections on sales tax Mo- vember were $11,538. Mayor Gene Lanier stated that if the collec- tions continued at the present rate it would not be very long till the present emergency would come to an end, and the sales tax discon- tinued. .....- ..
 Collections of the general tax on November 1 were $45, ,487.28. It was stated that collections had slowed up considerably, but quite a large amount was still due.
 The general opinion of council members was that the sales tax had created no difficulties SO far. There had been only one complaint so far, and payments were being made promptly.
 A suggestion was made that the tax be collected monthly so that the merchants would have less clerical work to do, and the money would be more quickly available for the use of the school board.
Seward seaport record., 1948-11-03

and off for it's return trip to Nome and. perhaps, Fairbanks.
 I left this isolated village on a stormy morning, and the rain and mist obscured my view of the ocean at the top of the world and the ice pack encircling it all. Bid- ding them all goodbye clambered aboard the weasel for the return trip and we jostled our way back to the base.s
 Boarding the plane we were soon on our way over the vast expanse of tundra and then high over the mountains through banks of clouds seeming a sea of soapsuds. Later on, as the clouds parted, occasion ally an opening brought to view the land, now showing green with shrubs and trees looking match like in the distance far below.
 Soon I again saw the tortuous Yukon River, with it's horseshoe bends and wide curves, lazily threading it's way down the Nor ton Sound and on out to Bering Sea. Although cloudy at the start of the flight, nearing Livengood, some 85 miles north of Fairbanks, the clouds disappeared and the sun was shining brightly.
 Then-suddenly-there was Fair banks right below, and quickly and smoothly the plane came in for a landing. I had seen the Arctic Ocean, the Eskimos at Barrow, and the Land of the Midnight Sun
Seward seaport record., 1948-11-03
CITY TO PURCHASE NEW TRUCK

It was reported at the city coun- cil meeting Tuesday evening that the city's venture into the busi- ness of collecting garbage has not proven satisfactory to date. It was said that lack of good equipment was responsible for the trouble.
 All bids on the new truck for the city were to be cancelled for the reason that the city has delayed too long and prices have changed too greatly. The council voted 10 call for new bids on 2-ton or a 2 and one-half-ton truck, the city reserving the right to accept or re- ject any or all bids.
Seward seaport record., 1948-11-03

United Dro1hoshooA Of
 CARPENTERS and JoINENS Seward Ca1pentsxS Union 19oS Meetings in Lecal 07 Union Hall
 Affiliated With A. F. of |.
 Meetings 2nd k 9th Tuesdays Frank D. Gibbons - President A. G. McRae-Fin. Sec. & Bus. Aga
Seward seaport record., 1948-11-03

Worlds first commercial 1adio- telephone service was opened be- tween Long Beach and santa Catalina Island h lo2o.
Seward seaport record., 1948-11-03
AT THE NEW SEWARD HOTEL

B. D. Stewart, O. B. Peterson of Anchorage; Fred HentOn; Jack Pennyton, Fairbanks; James A. Mckay, Seattle; Ward Showalter, Kenai; Mr. and Mrs. Harry O'Mal- ley; Peter Anderson and Edward Thurston. Mile 58; J. D. Peterson. Kenai: H. Martin SopeT, Sope<s Lodge: Ralph Sobe1g. Alaska Road Commission.
Seward seaport record., 1948-11-03
SPORTSMEN TO MEET THIS EVENING

The Seward Rifle and Sports mems Club will hold a regular meeting at 8 pm. this evening Wednesday,, at the Del Robbins residence.
Seward seaport record., 1948-11-03

Master Georgie Freeman re- turned home Monday evening after undergoing a tonsilectomy and is reported recovering rapidly.
Seward seaport record., 1948-11-03

Floyd Johnson, son of Capt. Johnson, has been in Seward for several days and left on the tug Osage today.
Seward seaport record., 1948-11-03
By FRANCES W. CLARK

All AAOAAs SO IhC AA6uI was IIlc choir-junior and authenticated by Reverend Lee. The voices were quite good, and the rendition of the hymns for the offertory excel lent. The pulpit. on the left, was occupied by the minister. and i'm. mediately behind him sat the Eski- mo interpreter. An impressive fea- ture of the service was the inter- pretation from the English into Eskimo of each phrase and sen- tence of the Scripture reading and sermon. Many of the older ones do not understand English. However, to judge from the sound, it seemed they either could read the words or had learned them, for the sing ing was well done. It may have been just the younger ones in the congregation taking part; but in any event it was lusty and fairly harmonious. They were attentive and quite reverent, and aside from the constant moving about of the children there was no disturbance of any kind. When church was dis missed the people quickly scattered to their homes. At the evening meeting. the attendance is usually larger, was told, and more of the individuals in the groups take part giving personal experiences and testimonials.
 That afternoon 1 strolled in the village among the houses and tents. and met young woman Around her neck a halter was slung, and from this halter two buckets were suspended. These buckets contained snow to be melt ed for drinking water. Glancing toward that part of the beach bor- dering on the ocean, noted sev- eral. ice sleds left by the receding ice and now lazily rocking with the motion of the surf. I also saw many boats up on racks, being re- paired and put in seaworthy con- dition to bring in the supplies from the soon-expected supply ship. This year the ice pack was very late in moving out; however, the supply ship did get in close enough for the shore boats to get alongside, take on the cargo and transfer it to the beach. They only had very few hours in which to do this, for the wind changed suddenly, the broken ice pack was frozen over solidly again, and the passage closed. The unloading of this pre- cious cargo is a serious matter, for it is their years supply of needed clothing and food. This is not only for the white population, but for the Eskimos as well. for many of them have come to depend on the white mans food and clothing to augment their own supply of wal rus, seal, and reindeer.
 As at Nenana, they have a tripod of sorts. and keenly watch the movements, as they, too, have stakes on the breakup time. A sudden tilting of one of the tri- pods leads them to believe the ice will go out very soon. This hap pened while I was there and they were eagerly expectant of an inn mediate breakup. I have since been told it happened just few days after I left.
 One afternoon small plane came in for landing on the beach and immediately the villagers scurried in from everywhere, like bees around hive. Their gay colored parkas and the brilliant red of the plane made bright spot of color against the dark brown of the beach gravel. It was not that they were expecting any one in particular. though a man
Seward seaport record., 1948-11-03

The city has approved the trans. fer of the liquor license of the late Tom Babcock to Inez Balderson.
Seward seaport record., 1948-11-03

RAINBOW PLEDGE SERVICE
 At the regular meeting of the Seward Assembly No. 6, Order of The Rainbow for Girls, there will be pledge service. Rainbow par ents. friends, members of the Or. der of Eastern Star and Masons are invited to attend.
Seward seaport record., 1948-11-03
Se7uard Traveler Tells
 of Flight to Pt. Barr0y

(Part III of Miss Clark's account of her vacation trip to Point Barow.)
Seward seaport record., 1948-11-03

We'd, Nov. 3, '48-Seward, Alaska
Evening star., 1948-03-30
Conference
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La Hora said the British Argentine
dispute over sovereignty in the
Falklands would be settled by a
food for territory trade.
The dispatch, from Mendoza, Ar
gentina, said under the plan Argen-
tina would export food to Britain
in return for title to installations
built in the islands during more
than 200 years of British occupa-
ton.
Government sources in Buenos
Aires said they knew nothing of such
a. plan.
The Marshall European Recovery
Plan is expected to be the subject
of top-level discussion at the con-
ference. Many of the Latin Amer
ican nations see in the plan an
opportunity to improve their own
foreign exchange situation by OBJ
tanning dollars.
A source close to Mexican Foreign
Secretary Torres Bodet said Mexico
will propose that special bank be
established to make loans to Amer
ican nations.
The proposed bank would be set
up with funds provided by the
American nations themselves, al
though the bulk of the capital
would be expected to come from
the United States.
One. United States official said
1t was unlikely the conference
would approve the bank. The con-
ference Is expected to last six weeks
Evening star., 1948-03-30
Paper Charges Gray
Puts Veterans Second

Veterans Administrator Carl r.
Gray, jr.. yesterday was accused by
Vet-Times of starting what appears
to be "taxpaying first, veterans
second philosophy.
Specifically. the Vet Times, form
erly the Army Times, charged that
Mr.. Gray has reversed the policy
of his predecessor. Gen.. Omar N
Bradley, in dealing with the COM
plants of CT home buyers.
Veterans Administration spokes.
men yesterday denied a reversal in
policy, declaring that Mr.. Gray Is
interested in protecting the Govern
ment's interest in home loans and
Gen. Bradley felt VA should in
vestigate every complaint for the
benefit of veterans.
The weekly publication for veter-
ans launched its attack on Mr.
Gray in its Vet-Letter, signed by
the Army Times staff, as well as in
the Vet-Times.
The Vet-Times said Mr.. Gray's
instructions restricting investigation
of shoddy construction seems to be
the first phase of a cold war be-
tween himself and the millions OF
World War II veterans"
The Vet-Letter described the ad-
ministrator as prisoner OF
bureaucracy and declared that IAN
imosity and resentment" toward Mr.
Gray is developing in many places
Evening star., 1948-03-30
Railways Under 100 Miles
EXEMPT From Coal Cut

Railroads operating less than l0t
miles Of track got blanket exemp-
ton today from the Is per cent cut
which has been ordered in coal
burning freight service.
At the same time, the Interstate
Commerce Commission postponed
until April IS the effective date OF
the reduction order so far as 1t
affects iron ore traffic in the Great
Lakes region.
Otherwise. the general freight re-
duction will become effective over
the Nation at midnight tonight. 1t
was ordered by ICC last week to
conserve dwindling supplies of fuel
in view of the work stoppage in the
soft coal fields.
The ONCE of Defense Transporta-
zion estimated today that probably
% days coal supplies remain for
railroad use. Officials there said it
is obvious that further drastic re-
ductions in coal-burning railroad
service will be required unless the
coal dispute is settled in the next
couple Of weeks.
There are several hundred rail-
roads which operate less than 100
miles OF track which will benefit
from the exemption. 1t was ex-
planned that some such lines have
only one or two locomotives and
that Is per cent reduction could
not feasibly be figured for them.
Evening star., 1948-03-30
Appropriations
Continued From First Page.)

parts and assemblies are being built.
Heretofore they have been centered
at Los Alamos, N. Mex.
The committee gave its okay to
a request for $7,370,000 in cash and
81, 100000 in contract authority for
construction of a road connecting
Seward and Anchorage in Alaska.
This is an Interior Department
project. But the committee said
Secretary of the Army Royal had
described it as "of major import
ance to the planned military pro-
gram in Alaska"
An Air Force request for $26, ,670,-
600 to buy new and distinctive uni
forms was cut to $10.000.0O0. The
comittee said this should be enough
for a start.
1t cut $1,000 900 from the $50, ,OO0,-
900 the Army asked for government
and relief in Germany, Japan and
Korea. The lesser sum, the commit
tee said, should be enough for the
rest of this year
Among Navy items approved was
authorization for s1,600,000 to &C
quire land for expansion of the
naval base in Guam. The money Is
to be taken from funds now avail
able.
Evening star., 1948-03-30

emergency" situations. 1t is COM
posed of Federal Judge Sherman
Minton, chairman; Mark F. Eth
ridge, Louisville publisher, and DR..
George w. Taylor, former chairman
of the War Labor Board. Mr.. Lewis
wrote Judge Minton that the latter
two are biased and prejudiced"
against him.
Judge Minton indicated the fact
finders would submit their report on
the dispute to Mr.. Truman today.
if possible Under the Taft-Hartley
Act, the President then may order
Attorney General Clark to obtain a
court injunction against the strike,
and he has indicated he would do
so If the mines stay idle. That
would take Mr.. Lewis and the UNIV
into court again.
Standing Room Only.
The inquiry room at the Depart
ment Auditorium was all set for
Mr.. Lewis yesterday, with bright
lights, many cameras, and stand
ing-room- only crowd, but he did not
appear. The board then put on
other witnesses and issued its petit
ton for the Lewis court summons.
Thomas E. Murray. the one-time
neutral trustee of the miners well
fare and retirement fund created
by the 1947 contract, was one of the
witnesses.
Mr.. Murray, who resigned in jan
uary, related his efforts to COM
promise the deadlock between Mr..
Lewis and Ezra Van Horn, the oper-
ators' trustee, over the fund built up
from the 10-cent royalty on each ton
of coal mined.
Mr.. Murray said he had proposed
that the trustees lay away SIC, ,000, 600
for pensions out of the welfare
funds estimated $48, 100000 first
year income.
Pensions Based on Priority.
Under a priority system pensions
would be given first to miners over
60 years of age, who had 20 years
service and who were on the pay
rolls of employers when they signed
the contract last July 8.
Both Mr. Lewis and Mr.. Van
Horn vetoed that plan, Mr.. Murray
said. He said Mr.. Lewis proposal
for $100-a-month pensions for all
miners of the union-whether en-
ployed by those under the contract
or not-was "actuarially unsound." j"
Mr.. Murray said his proposal
would not have cost more than
100000 to $1,000, ,0O0-depend-
ing on the number of eligible miners
who decided to retire on pension
in the first year.
Evening star., 1948-03-30
u. N.
Continued From First Page.)

ber of Arabs was killed and
wounded.
Mines disabled two Jewish cars
and four trucks were abandoned
during an Arab attack on a convoy
to Elm Ghazal village near Haifa.
Hagana said three Jews were
wounded in this encounter.
The vital Jordan Valley
road was under fire in the area of
Kefar Yehezgel. A Jewish bus in
the same area struck a mine and
three passengers were hurt.
Hagana guns in beleaguered Neev
Yaacov settlement on the Jeru-
salem -Ramallah road beat off new
attacks aimed at cutting supply
lines from the Holy City. The road
was still under fire this morning.
Jerusalem had a quiet night but a
few scattered shots were heard.
Truce Rejection Denied.
DR.. HuSsein Ell Khalidi, secretary
OF the Palestine Arab Executive. de-
MED American press reports that
nc lldu leJeCteu proposal Dy the
Archbishop of York. DR.. Cyril Gar
bett, for Jerusalem truce.
THE Arabs have been custodians
OF Jerusalem holy places for 13 CEN
turies," DR.. Khalidi told newsmen
He added that armed aggression
was threatened by Jews alone
Therefore, he said, he considered
the archbishop's proposal unwar-
ranted.
The withdrawal of Hagana and
Irgun zvai Leumi JeWish under
ground force) from the old city
where all the holy places are To-
Gated would solve the entire prob
lem" he said.
DR.. Khalidi said Arab proposals
for such withdrawal had been re-
jected by the Jewish Agency.
Evening star., 1948-03-30
Riley 10 Subpoena
Roosevelt Papers on
WAR Goods 10 Reds
BY the Assoeioied Press

NEW YORK, Mar. 3O.-Chairmar
Riley of the House Surplus Prop.
erty Committee. announced today
through investigators here that h,
will subpoena secret letters Of pro.
tocol drafted by President Roosevelt
giving Russia huge amounts of wal
material.
Mr.. Rizley's statement was issuet
through Paul F. Morrison, chief in.
vestigator of the committee. 1t sale
that the committee wanted the let.
ters to determine what surplus prop.
erty was involved.
Yesterday Mr.. Ridley, who is ir
Washington, dispatched additiona
investigators to New York to inves.
tigate an anonymous tip that Amer
lean tanks and anti-aircraft guns
have been shipped to Russia.
George Quinn, committee counseI
here with the investigators, said
today he did not know exactly
where the secret letters of protocol
were, but he understood they were
obtainable in the Archives in Wash
ington. He said he did not believe
they were in Roosevelt Library at
Hyde Park.
Through Mr.. Quinn, Mr.. Ridley
released this statement here:
What I want to know is how long
Russia continued to receive these
supplies after the war ended.
THE Roosevelt protocol, certainly
indicated Russia was slated to get
our war materiel-billions of dollars
Worth-long after We daY."