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The Nome nugget., 1948-02-13
K. K. LIBRARY ENLARGINC QUARTERS

The K. K. Public Library situ- ated in the City Hall has out grown it's quarters and it was found necessary to expand in or der to take care of the books and patronage.
 The City Council has given the library permission to move its walls sufficiently to take care of present needs.
 The library, which has it's start in 1894 after the fire destroyed both the Arctic Brotherhood li- brary and the Pioneer library. From a dozen donated books the library has gradually grown un- til it now has about 5000 volumes, not including many discards which have been carefully weeded out.
 The library is sponsored by a women's club, the Kegoayah Koz- ga, whose members give their time voluntarily each Friday and Saturday. The City donates the space and all fees go to the pur- chase of new books selected by the club members or requests made by readers.
 Bill Gillis is making the neces- sary changes this week, during which time the library will remain closed.
The Nome nugget., 1948-02-13
Truman Still
 Insists U. $. Needs Price Controls

WASHINGTON, (P)-President Truman still thinks the country needs price controls in spite of the severe break in the grain market.
 The word from Republican leaders in Congress today is that he still has little chance of getting them.
 Chairman Wolcott R.-Mich.O of the House banking committee went even further. He said Con- gresS may have to start thinking about ways to keep prices from going too far down.
 And two COP SenatorS-Young CN. D. and Bushfield (S. D. asked Congress to repeal a two- month old law which they say helped cause the commodity slide. That law specifics there can be no further wheat exports once re- serve supplies in this country drop to 150,000,000 bushels.
 Wolcott took the view that there will be no harm if Congress waits a couple of weeks to think over the anti-inflation picture before it acts.
 He listed one exception: rent control. That should be extended for one month beyond February 29. the date the present law ex- pires, Wolcott told newsmen. Meanwhile, he added, Congress could consider a longer extension.
 But MT. Truman responded with a positive yes when a report CT at his news conference late yes terday asked him whether the ma jor economic problem facing the country is still imitation, and not deflation.
 Furthermore, the chief eXecu- tive said flatly that the market break has not lessened the need for the economic program he out lined to Congress November IF.
 Among other things, he asked them for standby power to restore price-Wage controls and rationing on a limited basis.
The Nome nugget., 1948-02-13

Bill Munz and pr. Maxwell Kennedy. in response to informa- ton that wolves were dividing the reindeer herd at Teller, flew up yesterday and killed a huge wolf which is now on display in front of the Munz office. Several deer are reported to shave been killed in that area.
The Nome nugget., 1948-02-13
SECOND OF PIONEERS CARD SERIES WELL ATTENDED

The Pioneers held the second game of their annual card series last evening at the Pioneer Igloo followed by refreshments.
 Winners of the event were Mrs. Robert Baldwin, Mrs. Ole Hay, Mrs. Glenn Boucher, Geo. Wald- helm, Jack Dowd and Nels Swan berg.
 Leading scores for the trophy prizes are Karen Baldwin with 234 and w. J. DoWd witm 230.
The Nome nugget., 1948-02-13
P. J. Cutting of Fox Bar Dredg-

P. J. Cufflng or FOX Bar Dredg- ing Co.,, is on vacation in the States with his wife. He caused considerable stir in Phoenix, Arizona, when he picked up some gravel while hiking through Su- perstition Mountains. When pan- ned it yielded gold dust and mug gets. He is delaying his trip north as it is possible he has happened on the famous Lost Dutcnman mine.
The Nome nugget., 1948-02-13
The Odd Fellows at tn,

The Odd Fellows at their regu- lar meeting at 500 o'clock tonight will make final preparation for the funeral of Bro. Ledgerwood to be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 2:3O pm. Every member of the order is urged to attend.
The Nome nugget., 1948-02-13
SCHOOL NOTES
SIXTH AND SEVENTH GRADES

We have some snow flake cut outs we invite you to see. Recent ly we made valentines and will have a Valentine box to open on Friday the 18th! Bad Luck! Oh, no! We think the box will bring us good luck, as it is chuck full" with friendly greetings. The sixth grade is finishing studying about Africa. The seventh grade is stu dying about Scandinavia and Fin land. We are interested in hearing about "Thunderhead" by Mary O'Hara from time to time, for recreational reading.
 SEVENTH & EIGHTH GRADES
 Weakened by the absence of John Hudert, the eighth grade basketball team lost in overtime to the seventh grade 34-32. However, the eighth grade still continues to lead the intramural league while the ninth grade is in second place
 Tuesday, Billy Boucher, of the eighth grade, left for the States on account of illness.
 The seventh grade had a test on the first half of Treasure Island" Tuesday, while the eighth grade had one in civics.
 HIGH SCHOOL
 A newt, a turtle and a few snails one day held a scientific discus sion in a Chicago aquarium on the feasibility of changing from an aquatic life to one of wings. Sc one day they took a paper cylin- der, filled it with cool, moisture laden moss and decided that un- der those scientific conditions fly ing would be possible. With the free aid of the Pan American Air ways, they departed from their home in Chicago. Thousands of miles on wings landed them in Nome.
 The newt, the turtle and the snails find the subarctic regions very agreeable. They especially like the high school students and have decided to continue their natural life in our new aquarium. Now they are cheechako, but they hope to become sourdoughs some day.
 A Valentine party is being held this evening at the high school gymnasium. Games and eats will be the main interests.
 Jupiter has nine moons. The four larger ones were discovered by Calico.
The Nome nugget., 1948-02-13
Charlie Kimball. age 2

Charlie Kimball. age 72, well known in the early days of Nome and one of the original discovery group of the Solomon River and Council District, passed away at his home in San Rafael, Calif., December 3l.
The Nome nugget., 1948-02-13
U. $. Taking Over British Germany Pravda Says

MOSCOW, (P) - Pravda told the Russians today that the Brit ish flag is being taken down all over the British zone of Germany and the Stars and Stripes raised instead, as Americans take the Ruhr and other British-Adminis- tered areas.
 A Munich dispatch printed in the Communist paper asserted the United States is continually buy ing into Ruhr mines and German factories and otherwise assuring itself permanent footholds in the German economy. The Americans are turning back industrial firms to former Nazis, Pravda said. It depicted the U. s. program of separations as directed toward re- moving from the scene all compet- itors of American firms, leaving untouched the total German war potential.
 BERLIN, (P)-New foreign in- vestments in Germany are forbid den under military government law. Gen. Lucius D. Clay, the U s. military government, repeated ly has denied Russian reports of investment of American capital in Germany.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-16
O'C0NNOR GIVEN SUPERVISION FOR
 GASOLINE THEFT

John Patrick O'Connor, 19, was given a 30 day suspended jail sen- tence today t,7 Cfit Magistrate William A. Holzheimer after the youth had pleaded guilty to a charge of petit larceny resulting from the theft of gasoline from a parked automobile. The sentence was sus- pended with the provision that youngsO'Connor either join the U s. Army or serve out a one year suspended sentence pending against him by the U. s. Commissioner Court for injury to Federal Govern ment property.
 This afternoon, U. s. Commissioner Felix Gray held a hearing on a motion by U s. District Attorney P. J. Gilmore, Jr. to revoke the sus- pension. Judge Gray held up his decision until Monday in order to consider the case thoroughly and give the youth an opportunity to see if the Army would accept him
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-16
FOUR FISHERS HERE
 WITH LARGE CATCHES

Clocking in more than 100000 pounds fish yesterday, four fishers tied up at Cold Storage each hay ing fairly large catch.
 The Explorer, skippered by Mag nus Hansen, came in with 42,00C pounds halibut, Tom Ness on the Emma brought in 5000 pounds sable and 2,500 pounds halibut; the Sun set, headed by Al Frederickson docked with 16.oo0 pounds sable and 1000 pounds halibut and the Elfin II, skippered by E. O. Swanson was in with a 30,000 pound salmon catch taken in the Cross Sound banks
 This fish were taken at 19 for medium, eight for chix and l8 cents pound on the large halibut, the cod went at Ills cents a pound, a quarter of cent above the normal price
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-16
YORK RITE DEGREE K CONFERRED ON
 JUNEAU MAS0NS

The York Rite degree of Royal Arch Masonry was conferred upon 21 members at an impressive cere- mony held on Tuesday evening in the Scottish Rite Temple. Officers of the Tongass Chapter, U. D. R. A. M, of Ketchikan were in charge of the services and were assisted by several Juneau York Rite Ma sons. All York Rite Masons are in vited to attend banquet that will be given this evening at o'clock in the Gold Room of the Baranof Hotel
 Those receiving the degree of York Rite Masons at the ceremony were: Glenn A. Abraham, Frank D. Cava- naugh, Elton E. Engstrom,. Oscar Elisen, Leigh s. Grant, Albert E. Goetz. Walter B. Heisel, William E. Hixson, Thomas Hutchings, Glenn A. Kirkham, Daniel D. Livie, Car son A. Lawrence, Morrel L. Mac Spadden, Val A. Poor, James M Wellington, William L. Hughes, James w. Leivers, David E. Crocker, Kenneth G. Merritt, Howard D. Stabler and Ernest J. Rockne.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-16
JR. CHAMBER ACTI T0GET GAR RAMPS
 FOR AUTO FERRY

Junior Chamber of Commerce today went on record favoring Ter ritorial construction of auto ramps at Haines and Tee Harbor to en- able the proposed Haines-Tee Har- bor car ferry to start operations. A letter will be sent to the Highway Engineer and other interested par ties urging them to expedite construc- tion.
 Steve Homer and Ray Gelotte, who will operate the car ferry told the club members at the noon luncheon meeting in the Gold Room of the Baranof that their ship, a converted LCT, can carry autos and other vehicles and 30 passengers on the route from Haines, Juneau and Skagway.
 Homer told the group they pro- pose to charge about $l5 for ship ping smaller-wheel base autos, that they have facilities for trailers and trucks and intend to install pick up and delivery service between Haines and Juneau.
 The Junior Chamber endorsed the project as a public service since it would be a connecting link to tht outside via Haines. Mrs. Lucille Johnson, Mrs Martin Victor ano Mrs. Tom Moore were named z committee to see proper authoritie: to get the work started. The Coast Guard does not allow discharge O. .ehicles on the beach unless there are ramps or blanks.
 Peter Wood, Program Chairman named Ed Guerin and Malcolm Creamy as program directors fol the next meeting.
 Mrs. Johnson suggested sigr should be placed on the dock SC newcomers and tourists o1i- the hoats would be directed to city center
 Club guests today were V. R. Mil ligan of Ketchikan, Katherine Ken nedy, Jay Ihler, MT. and Mrs. Har- old Gronroos.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-16

The above picture is by courtesy of the Seattle Times. Peter Dyer subject of the sketch, is coming to Juneau to meet champions of old woody here. The following is the story in the Times accompanying the picture:
 If there is a more excited boy in Greater Seattle than 12-year-old Pe- ter Dyer of Bellevue, Peters mother Mrs George A. Roberts, would like to meet him.
 For Peter is counting the days even the hours, until the liner George Washington ups anchor July 20 and ,steams out of Elliot Bay northbound for such historic Alaskan ports as Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Sitka
 Peter, as the 8,191 other Old Woodenface baseball contestants re- member well, won the annual Times Park Board pitching championship Jlne at SICK seattle Stauium. Wlun !! his victory goes the round-trip cruise of Alaska as guest of The Times
 The champion will be accom- panied by his mother, who also will te a guest of The Times. Peter will have a chance to dis lpley his baseball skill in Alaska, too since he'll match slants with Alas kan youths in Ketchikan and Juneau. Several Alaska cities this year in- augurated Old Woodenface contests
 Peter is doubly excited by his trip, since he lived in Sitka for two years before the war His father, the late Robert Dyer, was in construction work there.
 And Mrs. Roberts is just as thrilled about the northern voyage as he1 good-looking son.
 we've been looking forward to the trip since Peter won the cham pionship several weeks ago." Mrs Roberts said. T know we're going to have wonderful tme.'
 Peter, who wants to be a Biz League ballplayer when he grows up, still has one problem to settle
 "How'm I going to get my base ball bats in my suitcase, Mom?" ht queried. They're too long!'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-16
17 YOUNGSTERS ATTEND
 TENNIS CLASSES TODAY

A group of IT youngsters turned out today for the Tennis class at Evergreen Bowl, Supervisor Gar rett reported this afternoon.
 The tennis blackboard will be com pleted today. The boys and girls re- ceived instructions on how to serve how to receive, how to hold the tennis racket and taught some o1 the various tennis shots.
 Attending were Lucy Gillian, Be- linda Clark. Betty Mantyla, Arlene Kronquist, lSandra Garvin, Jerry Richardson, Greg Ripke, Lewis Richardson, Clifford Robards, Doro- thy Rohards, Ruth Casperson, Ada Ffiesen, Bobby Hildre, Gerald Shaw Eddie and Donald Dull and Johr Jensen.
 Tomorrow afternoon at o'clock the swimming pool will be oper for beginners only.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-16
IRATE EGYPT FIGHT5JEW5,
 BOMBS BASE

CAIRO. July l6.-lR-Egyptians angrily staged anti-Jewisl demon- strations after the bombing of the Capitol City for the first time.
 The Egyptians bombed Tel Aviv again and Israel said its planes caused great damage at the Egyp- tian air base of Fl 'Arish near the Palestine border in a new blow today.
 Planes used in the cross blows of the Palestine war were mere babes compared to the Superiorts. The B-29s have a range of 3,600 miles with ten tons of bombs, more than twice the 1850 miles between the Central England bases to which they are flying, and Mos COW. Superfortresses delivered atomic bombs to Hiroshima and Nagasaki, after which Japan quick ly sued for peace. The U. s. al- ready has 30 of them in Europe.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-16
COMPLETE PLANS
 ON LOCAL CIVIL
 AIR pATR0L NOW

Plans are nearing completion for the organization of a Civil Air Patrol unit in Juneau, it was learned today Captain O. w. Ba- ron. Chief of Civilian Components of the Alaskan Air Command, vis- ited here briefly last evening to make further preparations to set up the CAP program in Juneau.
 The Civil Air Patrol is civilian branch of the U. S. Air Force com posed entirely of volunteers who serve without either pay or cost to themselves. Membership is open to 10th men and women over Is years of age regardless of their technical qualifications
 The CAP was formed in l941 and was used during World War II for anti-submarine patrol, search and rescue work and for many other pur- poses by the U. s. Armed Forces. In peacetime, it acts as an aerial IiOlIC udlQ IO dSclol III vol lOuo emergencies.
 While no basic flying instruction is directly available to its mem bers, advanced aerial training may be had through the CAP as well as training in communications maintenance, first aid and many other interesting subjects relating to aviator.
 The CAP also participates in air shows and other pleasant functions. Members are not required to per- form any duty unless volunteered They remain civilians at all times.
 Captain Baron expects to return to Juneau early next week and will hold a public meeting at that time for those who have applied for membership. CAP applications may be secured from Norman J. O'Brien in the Civil Aeronautics Administra- ton, Mckinley Building South Se- ward Street.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-16
J. {. COOPER E
 ARRA|GNED FOR
 ACHIEVEMENTS
Two Other Men Are Sen. fenced in U. 5. Dis-
 trilt Court Today

James c. Cooper, former Juneal accountant, appeared in U. s. Dis trict Court here this afternoon tc waive indictment by the Fedora Grand Jury on three counts ot embezziement. He agreed to prose oution on fifteen counts of embez- clement in an information submitted ] Ky U s. District Attorney P. J Gilmore, Jr, accusing him of mis- appropriating S38,142.60 belonging to other persons.
 Attorney Howard D. Stabler, rep resenting Cooper, requested time for entry of plea so that the charges could be studied. Federal Judge George w. Folta allowed Cooper un- til 10 am, next Thursday, to enter plea to the charges.
 Ray w. Anderson also appeared in Court to waive Grand Jury in dictment and pleaded guilty to the burglary of downtown liquor store. He was sentenced to serve three years in a Federal penitentiary. Anderson was represented by Will liam L. Paul, Jr.
 Norman Scott, of Ketchikan, pleaded guilty to contributing to the delinquency of minor and was sen- tenced to serve one year in the Ju- neau Federal Jail by Judge Folta.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-16
PAY C0NTR0VER5Y CLOSES CANADIAN
 SILBAk GOLD MINE

VANCOUVER, B. C.. July 16.-- A wage dispute closed the Sil- bak gold mine
 The shutdown, announced by Dale L. Pitt, managing director of Silbak Premier Mines, Ltd, was effective yesterday-four days be- fore a scheduled strike by 220 mem bers of the O-International Mine, Mill and Shelter Workers Union.
 The dispute hinges around a $1 a day pay boost which was grant, ed July I. but which the union asks be made retroactive to Dec. 8.
 The mine located on the north ern British Columbia coast near the Alaska border. is almost the sole support for the towns of Pre- mier and Stewart, B. c.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-16
B JULIET N }

NEW YORn- Andrei A. Gromy- ko, who cast so many Soviet vetoes to stop LIN actions, sailed for home today, perhaps not to return.
 LAKE SUCCESS The LIN, in the strongest decision yet, has or dered the Jews and Arabs to stop the war in Palestine.
 BERLIN The American Mill tary Government today called the Russian action brutal starvation blockade
 ROME The condition of Con- munist leader Togliatti is describ- ed as worse today. Bronchial-pneu- monia congestion has developed in his lungs. He was shot and wounded three times two days ago
 HAIFA-- Israel forces captured Nazareth, boyhcod home of Christ, today, it was reported officially.
 PHILADELPHIA- The Philadel- phia Phils today dismissed Man. ager Ben Chapman and named Allen Dusty) Cooke, veteran coach as acting manager effective im- mediately.
 WASHINGTON The first Mar shall Plan loan, S2,30OO00 credit to Iceland, was announced today by Economic Cooperation Adminis- trator Paul G. Hoffman.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-16
COURT RE0UIR E 5. CAROLINA DEMOS TO ENROLL NEGROES

CHARLESTON, S. C.. July l6.- R-Federal Judge J. Waties War ing today granted an injunction which forces the South Carolina Democratic party to enroll Negroes and grant them full participation in party affairs.
 In granting the petition of David Brown Beaufort Negro, for a pre- liminary injunction assuring Me- groes the right to party participa- ton, the jurist issued a clear cut warning to the party
 He told the 87 defendants, all state and county party leaders, that Imprisonment awaits any party official who fails to comply fully with the spirit as well as the letter of the decision.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-16
LION pI(NICkEQ5 DO MUCH WORK,
 DOUGLAS BEACH

Proof that picnic can be a very constructive project is offered by Lions Club members today, follow ing a very successful outing last night at Douglas Beach.
 Each Lion at the picnic worked an hour on the Lions-sponsored beach project and really made pro- gress. They put up one more table, readied the grills and completed construction shortly.
 Good food and a lot of fun were the rewards for the very busy eve- ming. Peter Wood was Chairman of the affair, assisted by Joe Werner, food committee; Ava Blackerby, transportation and Ed Chester, en- tertainment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-16
COUPLE E FOUND
 SHOT TO DEATH
 IN TACOMA HOME

TACOMA, July 16.-LR- Harry D. Dyment, member of a promin- ent Tacoma family, and his wife, Eva, were found shot to death in their bedroom last night.
 Detectives S:ccrge Dergeson and P. P. Schultz said the revolver was still held in Mrs. Dyment's hand. She had heen in ill health for some time.
 The bodies were found by Dy- ment's brother and sister, -in-law, MT. and Mrs. Lloyd Dyment. They called at the home to see why Dyment had not reported to work, got no answer to their knock and entered through a window.
 Dyment is the son of Dyer Dy- ment, Tacoma police commissioner in the 1920s.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-16
BUSINESS GROUP
 FROM CANADA 10
 MEET IN JUNEAU

The Associated Boards of Trade of Central British Columbia have definitely decided to hold their annual convention, in Juneau, it was announced today The Canadian business group will meet here from Sept. 21-23 according to word re- ceived by Norman c. Banfield of the Juneau Chamber of Commerce.
 The convention will bring be- tween 85 and 100 persons here for a three day visit. They are sched- uled to charter their own vessel for the voyage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-16
DAUGHTER E BORN TO
 MR., MRS. l. R0BERTS

The cigar smoke rolling out of the offices of the Unemployment Com pensation Commission today is in honor of the new daughter of MT. and Mrs. Lester Roberts, who was born in St. Ann's Hospital last eve ming. The proud father is an ac- oountant in the UCC.
 The new arrival weighed eight pounds three ounces at birth and joins one sister. Terry. Grandpar- Ients are MT. and Mrs. Frank FL more of Klawock and Mir and Mrs. John Fawcett of Hoonah.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-16
TRUMAN DI5Ml55E5
 MAJ. GEN. MEYERS
 FROM AIR SERVICE

WASHINGTON, July 16.-iR- President Truman today dismissed retired Maj. Gen Bennett E. Mey- CTS from the Air Force.
 Meyers was convicted last March by a Federal jury of inducing a former business associate to lie under oath to Senate committee The committee was Investigating wartime aviations contracts held by a firm in which Meyers was financially interested.
 Subsequently he was sentenced to serve 20 months to five years in prison.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-16

tail sales in the week ended We'd nesday dipped slightly from the preceding week as a midsummer lull in consumer spending got un- der way, Dun and Bradstreet re- ported today
 Dollar volume, however, held 6 to 10 percent ahead of the same week last year, the business re- search firm said.
 Many consumers continued to avoid hi3h-priced articles, but numerous clearance sales of sea- Sonal goods attracted favorable at- tension, the weekly report said.
 Regional percentage increases in sales over a year ago included: Pacific Coast 2 to 6.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-16
LOUISE 0vERELL
 E LEFT BIG E5TA1E
 BY SLAIN .pAREMS

LOS ANGELES, July 16-tR- Eighteen -year-old Beulah Louise Overell, whose parents were kill ed aboard their dynamited yacht last year, has an estate worth S307,977.
 This was disclosed in probate court by her executors.
 The girl and her former lover George Gollum, were acquitted of murder charges on the deaths of her parents, financier Walter E. Overell and his wife.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-16
WESTERN LEAGUE

Final scores of games played last night in the Western International League are as follows.
 Tacoma 3; Bremerton ?. Vancouver 5; Victoria 4.
 Wenatchee g; Spokane 8.
 Salem 3; Yakima 2