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The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12
DUN DUN BULLET
 SENT BY RUSSIAN
 INTO US. SOLDIER
Two Versions Are Given Regarding Shooting
 in Vienna

WASHINGTON, March l2.-tR-A Russian sentry sent an outlawed "dum dunn" bullet smashing into the arm of fallen and clubbed Ameri- can soldier in Vienna Sunday, the U. s. Commander there reported last night.
 The American, Pfc Jack Grunden, Portland, Ore, was attacked and hurled to the ground by another Russian, It. Gen. Godfrey Reyes said, and then was beaten and shot with "a rifle bullet of the explosive dunn dum type"
 Such ammunition-which expands when 1t strikes--was outlawed in an 1899 agreement signed by Russia and virtually all other major nations.
 The Soviet version of the Vienna shooting, Reyes added in his report to the Army, was "a complete dis tortion of the facts He said Rus sian protest, submitted to him by a Colonel Ivanov, gave this account:
 Three drunk American soldiers tried to disarm the guard at the Grand Hotel Soviet headquarters in Vienna and one of them struck the Russian with bottle in the fight that followed. The Soviet sentry then shot the American in the arm, Ivanov said.
 But Reyes said in his report that Grunden and two other GIs were attacked without reason while walk ing past the hctei with three Aus trian girls.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12
JUNEAU, ALASKA, FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 1948
Meyers Is
 Convitted

WASHINGTON, March 12.-Rt-A Federal Court jury today convicted Maj. Gen. Bennett E. Meyers on charges of inducing witness to lie to a Senate Committee.
 The wartime deputy Army Air Forces purchasing Chief was found guilty on all three counts of an in- dictment.
 Judge Alexander Holtzoff said he will sentence Meyers Monday. The retired General could get a maxi mum of 30 years in prison.
 The dapper, 52-year-old officer was cool and collected and stopped calmly for drink of water before taking his place.
 The jury required two hours and 50 minutes to reach the verdict.
 Meyers took the decision with ap- parent calm. His wife, the former Hollywood actress, Ila Rae, a spec tator in the court room, also showed no emotion.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12
TRUMAN TAXES HIS
 SWING AT PEARSON

WASHINGTON, March l2.--tRl-- President Truman yesterday brand ed as "a lie out of the whole cloth" Columnist Drew Pearson's report that the Chief Executive once had termed New York Jews disloyal
 Pearson, whom the President did not identify by name. insisted later that his version was "all too ac- curate." He added.
 But I'm glad the President has now reconsidered his incorporate words
 MT. Truman opened his news conference with the denial and said his remarks could be quoted directly, departure from usual procedure.
 He told the reporters to read the New York Mirror to find out about the column. The newsmen heard the President use the term gossip paper but the word "gcssip" was omitted in his official White House version of his remarks.
 First, want to pay attention to a vicious statement that was made by columnist in New York paper, in which he said had made the statement here to an edi- tor of. New York paper that the Jews in New York were disloyal.
 T had thought wouldn't have to add another liars star to that fellows crown, but I will have to do 1t. That is just lie out of the whole cloth That is as em- phatjc as I can put it."
 Pearson's Washington Merry -Go- Round mentioning the above was printed in the Empire last Mon- day.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12
DOUGLAS ISLAND
 FILES PETITION;
 SCHOOL DISTRICT

A petition, containing 12S sig natures, was filed in U. s. Dis trict Court today to establish the Douglas Independent School Dis trict. The petition stated that 187 persons voted at the last election from that area.
 A hearing will be held Wednes- day morning before Judge George W. Folta, who will thIl set a time for special election on the issue
 The area, to be covered, includes all of Douglas Island and Portland Island
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12
ART UGGEN'S MOTHER
 PASSES AWAY IN EAS1

Art Uggen received word yester- day morning of the death of his mother, Mrs. H. Thune of Crookston, Minn. Mrs. Thune was 84 years old. Saturday March she suffered a stroke and never regained conscious ness and passed away Wednesday evening.
 Mrs. Thune is survived by her sis- ter, Mrs. Lee of Minneapolis, Mlnn; two sons, Elmer Uggen of Crookston, Art Uggen of this city and daugh- ter Mrs. William Eagle also of Crookston, Minn., several grand children and great grandchildren Private services were to be held to- day according to the message re- ceived by MT. Uggen.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12
.ARTS AND CRAFTS
 ANNUAL EXHIBITION IS OPENING TODAY

Juneauites are invited to VlSlt the Arts and Crafts exhibit at the Scottist Rite Temple which open ed to the public at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The Governor will offl- cially open the display at 8 o'clock this evening, with visiting hours being from to 10 p. m.
 Including articles representing everything from Victorian furnl- ture setting to the construction of unbreakable children's table sets. submitted by the Haines House, the exhibit offers articles of interest for everyone.
 [ The Alaska Potters of Juneau display includes works portraying the manner of working with slab, i coil and piece pottery work. Ex- amples of pottery and tile work are also on hand.
 Chilkoot has entered furniture i pieces made of Alaskan spruce and other articles including textile ana landscape painting. Relative to Alaskan timber, a complete assort- ment of territorial woods, for use in furniture and otherwise, is on display from Wrangell.
 A wide variety of Northwest Passage prints, recently developed by the Celanese Corp, includes de- signs of Alaskan flowers, land- scapes and glacial scenes.
 Representatives from Ketchikan have sent a colorful assortment of craft and hammer work in copper
 Entries from the Tuberculosis 1 Hospital display the craftsmans touch in beading. leatherwork and basketry Several paintings are in cluded.
 The Alaska Native Arts and Crafts entry is made up of articles contributed by both children and adults Outstanding are the works in leather. weaving and beading.
 For those interested in the mast CTS sewing touch, entries in att 1 tractive needle point are open | for insnectio.
 And for those youngsters plan ming to walk away with honors at this years national Soap Box Derby, winning Alaska Soap Box cars are up for appraisal.
 i Wood carving by Juneauites and carpentry by the native church group occupy adjoining tables.
 For the artist, the exhibit prom ises many interesting and unusual works in pencil, oil and water color. The Junior Art Club has submitted much in this field. Other exhibits include she'll craft, Winfield Home works, as- sorted doll designs, and examples of rough and cut gems. This is the first year the exhibit has been able to show items in the art of gem cutting.
 Ed Keithahn of the Territorial Museum, announces that the ex- hibit will be open tomorrow from 2 until and from uni1 10 p m. Doors will be open from unil 5 Sunday afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12
Elephants, Pony Greet Christmas
 Gifts, Dusseldorf

DUSSELDORF, March l2.-tR-- No political significance was in- tended when four elephants greet ed an American Friendship Train as it arrived in Dusseldorf, with carloads of food and clothing for the needy of the Ruhr from the people of Idaho, Montana. Oregon, Washington and Alaska.
 The elephants came from a To- cal German circus. All concerned in organizing the reception empha- sized that any resemblance to the Republican party symbol was pure coincidence. Anyway, the ele- phants were not alone. With them was a little shetland pony.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12
IvERSONS LEAVE

Mrs. L. E. Iverson, wife of the U. s. Forest Service Fiscal Agent left here this morning on board the M. s. Penguin with her two children. They will visit the par ents of both MT. and Mrs. Iver- son at Monterey and Santa Cruz California. MT. Iverson will join them later and all will return to Juneau in June. Enroute south Mrs. Iverson will visit her brother Richard Radelet, former Juneau resident now living at Hoquiam Washington.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12
Suggests S97O.OO0,
 Artiit Explorations
 Facilities in Alaska

WASHINGTON, March 12.-tR-A Senate subcommittee recommended yesterday that Congress approve an additional $97O,OO0 for Arctic explor- ation facilities in Alaska.
 The group proposed $100,O00 in cash for the year beginning July l and that the Geophysical Institute University of Alaska, be allowed to enter into contracts calling for an- other S870,o00 in spending
 Both proposals are in the indepen- dent agencies money bill as additions to sums the House voted. The full will consider the bill tomorrow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12
The W ashington Merry Go Round
By DREW PEARSON
(copyright, 194s, by The Bell Syndicate,
 Inc.)

Inc)
 WASHINGTON COP politicos have learned of highly sig nificant. conversation between Gen. eral Eisenhower and Leonard Find CT of the Manchester, N. H., Union Leader, the man who received the famous Eisenhower letter telling of the Generals withdrawal from the 1948 race for the Republican Presidential nomination.
 After that letter, Finder receiv- ed so much mail from people who still thought Eisenhower should run that he finally called Ike on the phone and asked him once again what the political score was.
 Eisenhower repeated the fact that he did not want the Presidential nomination but gave the impress sion he would not swim too strong ly against the tide if it started to wash him into the White House.
 Ike's greatest fear was that he might get involved in petty poli- tics, also that any political activ- ities by him might reflect On the Army.
 He told Finder that he would abide by his letter of withdraw al, but admitted that he could not and would not stop Finder from making any statements to the con- trary.
 T will not tell you what you should or should not do," Ike said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12
MONIES HOSPITAL DESTROYED, FIRE

NOME, Alaska, March 12.-lRt- Fire destroyed Nome's only civilian hospital last night but all patients were removed safely to the Air Base Hospital.
 For a time the blaze threatened the Federated and M ct ho dis churches and the west part of the town
 Earlier in the day another fire III a Natives home, caused by children playing with a lamp, resulted ir death of an infant.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12
HOUSE APPROVES
 GREAT AIRPORT
 FOR N0RTHLAND

WASHINGTON, March l2.-4R- Legislation to authorize construc- tion of an s6,0O0,OOO International public airport in Alaska has been approved by the House.
 The measure went to the Senate
 It leaves the Civil Aeronautics Administration selection of a site of up to 5000 acres, but testimony before the House Commerce Com mittee indicated this probably will be in the vicinity of Anchorage, where railroad side tracks can be used.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12
STEAMER MOVEMENTS

Princess Norah, from Vancouver, scheduled to arrive at 9:15 tonight bound for Skagway.
 Grommet Reefer, from Seattle scheduled to arrive 8 tonight.
 Baranof scheduled to sail from Seattle Saturday.
 Denali, from west, scheduled southbound March IS.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12
Commie Party of Ballot Would Be
 Unconsiituiiona|

WASHINGTON, March l2.-lR-- The Justice Department said today that legislation to rule the Com munist party off the ballot might be unconstitutional.
 Petton Ford, assistant to the Attorney General, said such a bill would be of doubtful validity and enforcibility' and would jeopardize the constitutional guarantees of all other political groups and par ties.v
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12
War Veteran Takes
 Leap 10 His Death

SAN FRANCISCO, March l2.-IR Philip H. Sheridan, III, 3l, leaped to death from the Golden Gate Bridge last night 94th suicide from the 10 year old span.
 The San Francisco Chronicle iden- tified him as a grandson of the Civil War figure Gen. Philip H. Sheridan.
 A spokesman for his socially prom inent family said young Sheridan, who flew 76 combat missions over Europe as B-26 pilot, suffered war neuroSis.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12
SIMMONS TO SOUTH

MT. and Mrs. Shell Simmons and son left via Pan American yester- day for three week vacation and business trip. While in the states Simmons will look over the new planes in oregon and California, for the. purpose of purchasing a new Grumman for Alaska Coastal.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12
Low Mileage
 Is Chalked Up For New Auto

WINDSOR, Vt, March 12.-R- Automobile dealer Clarence Martin today chalked up an uncherished record for low mileage with a new vehicle.
 Martin called at the Windsor Sta- ton for a new truck, just delivered, and drove it 100 feet in a full stop on d railroad crossing. A through freight demolished the stalled ve- hicle as Martin leaped to safety.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12
SEWARD DAY WON'T HAVE BEARING ON
 SCHOOL ELECTION

Although Tuesday, March 30, is Seward Day. this will not have any bearing on the special election to be held on that date for the proposed Juneau Independent School District. This was announced to- day by Judge George w. Folta in order to clarify some confusion on the date of this election which will be held as originally scheduled.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12
FOSTER RETURNS

Don c. Foster, General Superin- tendent of the Alaska Native Ser vice, returned here via PAA this afternoon from Washington, D. O., where he has spent the past few weeks attending Congressional hearings and conferring with his superiors at the Interior Depart ment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12
LIQUOR TO MINOR

Bill Anderson. of the M. s. Pen- guin, was arrested by City Police last night and charged with giv- ing liquor to minor. He was accused of buying bottle of wine at a downtown liquor store for a l7-year-old member of his crew. He was released on sl00 bail which was forfeited this morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12
Help w Wanfed Ad
 Is Given Results

BLUEFIELD, w. Va, March l2 @R-A literal-minded reader oi the Bluefield Daily Telegraph not ed help-wanted ad which ask ed applicants to write stating ex- perience."
 Yesterday the mailman brought an envelope bearing this address
 Stating Experience,
 Box 32, Daily Telegraph, 7 City.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12
WEATHER REPORT
(U. 8. WEATHER BUREAU

. (U. 8. WEATHER BUREAU . tPast 24 hours ending 7:30 am. today . Tn Juneau Maximum, 38, . minimum, 3l. . At Airport Maximum, 37; . minimum, 3l. . WEATHER FORECAST . (Juneau and Vicinity . Partly cloudy tonight and . Saturday. Cooler tonight. . Little change in tempera- . ture Saturday. . PRECIPITATION . tPast 24 hours ending 7:3o m. today . Tn Juneau, City Trace; . since March 1, 1.92 inches; . since July 1. 77.08 inches. . At the Airport .0l inches; . since March 1, l.38 inches; . since July l, 45.67 inches.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12
GRIzzLY BEAR oN PATROL

The U. s. Forest Service vessel, Grizzly Bear, left here yesterday for Sitka with Clarence Watson as Captain. The ship will conduct a regular patrol of activities enroute.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12
Coal Miners 0ut
 On Strike, France

DOUAI, France, March l2.-tR-- About 18000 coal miners are on strike in the Lievin. Bruay and Dou- ai mines. demanding higher wages. the French Press Agency reported today. The strike began several days ago. Some pits still are operating, however.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12
SHOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, March l2.--Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 37s, American Can 79A. Anaconda 3lh k, Curtiss- Wright 5 1-2, International Harvester 837s Kennecott AS, New York Central 1915. Northern Pacific l9, U s. Steel 68 1-2, Pound $4.03A.
 Sales today were 680,000 shares.
 Averages today are as follows: h. dustrials l66.99, rails 4990, utilities 3l99.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12

TOKYO-This sign appeared to- day on building in Tokyo-"we wish General Macarthur for Presi- dent of USA." 1t was put there by a Japanese poet and building con- tractor who says he will spend about s4 900 to help elect Macarthur.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12

VATICAN CITY-Pope Plus the Twelfth formally observed the ninth anniversary today of his coronation as Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12
HAYNES VISITORS

MT. and Mrs. E. B. bowman of Haines are in Juneau and are staying at the Gastineau Hotel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12
FROM KETCHIKAN

T. P. Hansen of Ketchikan is in from Juneau and staying at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12
MRANGELL VISITORS

Mrs. Peter Mccormack and Kathleen, of Wrangel1, are stay ing at the Baranof Hotel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12
GRUENING
 NOMINATED

WASHINGTON, March l2.-tRt- President Truman today nominated Ernest Gruening of New York for another term as Governor of Alaska
 The appointment is for four year term. Gruening, 6l, has been Governor of Alaska since 1889. Pre- viously, he was Director of the In- terior Departments Division of Ter ritories and Island Possessions.
 The nomination was sent to the Senate Committee pn Territories and 1nsular Affairs, headed by Sem ator Hugh Butler CR-Neb) It must be confirmed by the Senate.
 The Seattle Times received dis patch from it's Washington cores pondent saying a poll of the Com mituee showed a majority probably would reject the nomination, or re- fuse to act on 1t until after the Pre- sidential election.
 When informed this afternoon oi his nomination and asked for com ment by the Associated Press, Gov Gruening said he was grateful.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12
IN FROM SKAGWAY

Byron Van Slyke of Skagway is registered at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12
 HEALY VISITORS

John w. Fain of Healy is staying at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-03-12

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Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-04-02
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l6od91i4i

Ct. PETERSBURG happens to be
baseball's headquarters in Florida,
with the Cardinals and Yankees sur
rounded by the Red Sox, Tigers, Reds
and Senators, with the Braves and
Athletics not too far away. Here at
least are most of the pennant contend
ers. But baseball isn't all they talk
about.
The athlete, relaxing under the soft
moon, is likely to talk about every
thing after the days work is over. On
this particular occasion we had a mix
ture OF Yankees and Cardinals in one
group and they were talking about the
boxing game. They were talking about
the mistakes that Joe Louis could make
If he listened to Sol Strauss and Madi-
son Square Garden rather than follow
his own native instincts.
Strauss is interested SO per cent
in the money side and per cent in
the sporting side which is natural
In his position. Jersey Joe Wal
colt, no whirlwind as fighter, de-
serves far better break than he
has been offered.
The ballplayers all knew this. Thew
were somewhat amazed at the stand
Louis had taken in regard to the June
fight. They couldn't understand how
Louis had slipped so far, especially in
connection with fighter from his own
race. Apparently they knew little about
the inside motives of the fight game
and couldn't understand why any fight
manager should get 10 per cent, much
less 30 or so per cent. They piled their
trade without any per cent. You had
to agree with them here. I've never
known a fight manager worth is per
cent. Even 10 per cent is a high cut.
A few can qualify beyond this mark.
"At least we don't have to be
mixed up with those punks," one
star outfielder said. 1--WE are on
our own. How did fighters ever
get mixed up with managers, any
way?"
There could only be one answer.
Around 80 per cent of all fighters are
too dumb to know any of the answers.
They needed someone who could add.
One exception was Gene Tunney who
happened to be considerably smarter
than any manager around. Jack Demp-
sey got smarter a little later on.
Among the smart fighters today we
can give you Gus Lesnevich. The odds
are he is no 80 per cent sucker.
The general opinion was that any
fighter who ever paid manager more
than 10 per cent was too dumb to get
anywhere in his own sport This seems
to be a reasonable turn.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-04-02
Race Outlook Good

New Jersey and other eastern tracks
are looking in the general direction of
the best racing season in many cam
paigns. This doesn't mean the largest
crowds and the heaviest mutuel play.
1t means the best horses and the most
interesting season.
There may even be slight falling
off in the amount of cash showed
through the windows, but the situation
in that respect is now reaching nor
NAL condition where it should soon
jell.
1t might also be noted that the har-
ness-horse outlook, from the Roosa vel.
raceway to the Pacific coast is the best
in years. No other sport has moved
upward at faster clip
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-04-02
BasebalE's Hall of Fame

That smothered growing you may or
may not hear is coming from a cluster
of old-time balplayers and old-time
sporting writers. 1t is tied up with
baseball's Hall of Fame.
The old-timers are complaining
that a flock of younger writer's
are picking modern players and
are packing the dust of forgetful-
ness on many famous stars of the
past. The indictment is worth
looking over for it seems to be
true.
For example among those missing
are Mordecai Brown and Johnny King,
the famous Cub battery of years ago
that fought Mathewson and Bresnahan
to a standstill . Kid Nichols, rated
by Christy Mathewson as the best
pitcher he ever faced. Nichols starred
in Boston Eagle-eye Jake Beck
ley of the Reds . Harry Heilmann
Jimmy FoXx . two great
hitters.
Brown and King plus Brown and
Archer fed the Giants and other Ma
tional League teams enough poison to
NIL VII q OoZcil EooS. AS SIedI d pllCn-
er as Matty was, Brownie beat him in
their last nine meetings.
1t is too late for Brownie now SO far
as any personal thrill is concerned, but
many of his fans would appreciate the
delayed and deserved honor.
The longer these forgotten old
timers are left off, the deeper they
are showed back into obscurity.
Baseball's Hall of Fame is too great
an institution to be overcrowded. A
galaxy that knows Ruth, Cobb, Cy
Young, Mathewson, Alexander, Walter
johnson, Eddie and Jimmy Collins
among so many others should be more
carefully watched
1t is mistake to take in too many at
one sitting. 1t is better to have too
few. Once they are in, they are in for
ever. Certainly group of stars that
doesn't carry the names of Mordecai
''Three- Finger" Brown and Kid Mich
oils can't be c~led complete.
The dungeon of oblivion is tough
citadel to break open. From now on,
the Hall of Fame should be more care
fully watched and guarded 1t is GER
tainly no frivolous or empty honor At
least it shouldn't be.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-04-02
Bandit Is Just a''crumb';
Waitress Proves Her Point

DETROIT. - Mrs. Imogene Cor
retta. 80. waitress in local restau-
rant, brushed off a would-be bandit
as she might have flicked a bread
crumb off the counter. holdup squad
officers said.
A man strobe into the restaurant.
right hand threateningly in his over
coat pocket in the approved man.
ner. He announced boldly, This is
a stickup."
Mrs. Corretta pretended not to
hear him.
open the cash register" the des-
perado clustered.
Mrs. Corretta ignored him.
The bandit reached across the
counter and started to open the till
himself.
Mrs. Corretta calmly raped him
across the back of his hand with the
dull edge of a large butcher knife
and the toughie yelped and fled.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-04-02
Insects on Bikini Atoll

Studies of the insect populations
of Bikini atoll indicated that the
insect population might be termed
normal" for islands of that gen.
eral area and that no structural
anomalies were observed which
might have been caused by the
blast or radiation effects. Con-
tinuing studies of drosophila cul-
lures, taken in living form at BIZ
KIM island, thus far have not re-
vealed genetic abnormalities in ex-
cess of normal variability, accord
ing to A. c. Cole, Jr. of the Bikini
scientific resurvey staff.