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The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-11
AMERICAN kIDNApED
 BY BANDITS

WASHINGTON, Dec. II. R-The State Department reported today that Greek bandits" had Kidnapped another erican Construction Company employee in Greece and as far as the Department knows, he is still being held
 Bandits" is the term by which American government officials us- ually refer to Communist guerrilla forces in Greece.
 Press officer Michael McDermott identified the latest victim as Carl Albin Graessner, 45, an employee of Atkinson, Drake and Park con- struction company of New York City. Graessners permanent home address was given by the State De- partment as Portland, Ore. He is described as a native of Seattle Wash, born Feb. 8, 1903.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-11
1ST DUTY FOR (GC 5T0R|S; ON TWO CALLS

Coast Guard cutter Storis had its first taste of Alaskan duty a little more than 24 hours after docking in Juneau.
 The Storis was called out yes- terday afternoon to assist Alaska Coastal Airlines after single engine plane made an emergency landing at Oliver Inlet yesterday morning.
 Without even docking this morn ing after bringing the plane into the AGA dock, the Storis was call ed out again to Haines on an er- rand of mercy.
 After heavy seas prevented the Coast Guard 83-footer from land- ing at Haines yesterday, the Storis proceeded to pick up a Haines man reportedly in a critical condition due to illness.
 Two former attempts to bring the man in for hospital care were thwarted by extreme weather con- ditions. An Alaska Coastal Air lines plane was called to bring the patient in two days ago, but was unable to land due to heavy seas. A plan to drop penicillin for administration was called off when the sick man recovered slightly. A relapse brought out new distress call, answered by the Coast Guard 83-footer, which proceeded into Lynn Canal, but was forced back by weather.
 The Alaska Coastal Airline's plane assisted by the Coast Guard cutter yesterday was downed enroute to Angoon after developing drop in oil pressure. The plane was carry ing cargo ana mail, but no passen- gers. Pilot was Mike Fenster.
 The plane put in at Oliver Inlet, according to O. F. Benecke, AGA manager By the time the aircraft was readied for flight, the tide had gone out leaving the plane beach, ed With the next incoming tide not due before nightfall, AGA ask ed the Coast Guard to dispatch a boat to stand by the downed air craft.
 Two AGA planes were dispatched to the scene. One picked up the planes load to carry it to Angoon. The other carried a crew of men who assisted tho pilot in attempt ing to free the craft from the beach.
 The Storis' seaplane tender equip ment proved to be the right ticket for the emergency. The plane was hoisted to the Storis deck and brought in to the AGA dock.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-11
California
 Resort Has
 Earthquake

PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Dec. II. -R-Anothe earthquake sho o k this winter resort community today hut residents shrugged it off as something we're getting used to now"
 Dr. Charles Richter, seismologist at California Institute of Technol- ogy in Pasadena, timed the jar at 8:12:46 am, Pacific Standard Time, and described it as good sized"
 He said the tremor and one eX- perienced here yesterday, were the strongest of the aftershocks which customarily follow a big quake like the one which rocked all of South ern California week ago today. During the week there have been other, sesser tremors.
 The Palm Springs police depart ment said today's quake was "a nice rolling one" It lasted about 25 seconds. There was no reported damage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-11
FORMER GOVT. OFFICIAL IS
 TESIIFYIkG
Several Witnesses Appear 10 Take Stand d-Commif-
 fee Yields Siage

NEW YORK. Dec ll.-Rl-Wil- liam w. Pigman, of Appleton, Wis, former U. s. Bureau of Standards official, appeared today to testify before the espionage-probing federal grand jury
 He arrived at the Federal Build ing shortly before the jurors began an unusual Saturday session.
 Pigman, one of several former gov- ernment officials subpoenaed, said yesterday whis on his way here he would cooperate" in the inquiry.
 Other principals in the investiga- ton, including one-time State De- partment official Alger Hiss, were on hand for today's special session, which caused the House Un-Ameri- can Activities Committee to cancel a scheduled hearing.
 Both Hiss and Pigman. along with Henry J. Wadleigh, another former State Department man, have been accused in testimony before the House Committee of carrying U. S. secrets to Communist agents. For while, it appeared as if an outright tug-of-war for witnesses between the House Committee and the grand jury was developing over the week end, but the Congressional probers yielded the stage.
 They originally had subpoenaed Hiss, and his brother, Donald. also once emrfoyed in the State Depart ment, for appearances in Washing ton today. Pigman also was under a committee summons.
 But, after learning that the grand jury wanted the Hiss brothers to rema,n here for more questioning, Rep. Karl Mundt tR-SD). acting committee chairman, called off the committee meeting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-11
'5T. MARKS MISSION,
 NENANA, DESTROYED BY FIRE YESTERDAY

NENANA, Alaska, Dec. 11.-tR- Thirty-five shivering Indian and Eskimo youngsters stood helplessly by in 35-degree below zero wealth CT yesterday and watched fire des- troy the St. Marks Mission School, one mile from here.
 Volunteer fire fighters said it was hopeless battle. They had to work AS minutes in the bitter cold stringing 100 yards of line and chopping a hole in the Panama River ice before they could pour water on the blaze.
 The fire apparently started from an overheated furnace in the base ment of the one-story log school operated by Episcopal missionaries. No one was injured.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-11
HIGHWAY ENGINEER
 MET(ALF IS NOW ON
 MS WAY TO JUNEAU

Frank A. Me- calf, Territorial Highway Engineer and head of the Highway Patrol, keeps his office well posted on his whereabouts while away.
 Mrs. Agnes Adsit received a tele- gram saying that he was leaving Spokane Tuesday, starting on his return trip to Juneau. He reported plenty of snow, but roads in good condition.
 Metcalf has been joined in Seattle by John A. Monagle, patrolman; the two to drive a new car for the Pa- trol to Anchorage, returning to Juneau by air.
 MT. and Mrs Metcalf sailed sev- eral weeks ago on the Princess Lou ise, for visit in the Pacific North west. Mrs. Metca;f planned to return home by Pan American Airways.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-11
SCOTTISH RITE
 TO REACTNATE
 DE M0LAY ORDER

The Order of DeMolay for Boys which became inactive during the war when many boys and Leaders were in service, is to be reactivated. At last nights monthly meeting of the Scottish Rite Masonic bodies, formal resolution was adopted to sponsor and financially support its reorganization.
 Glen Abraham heads the re-acti- vation assisted by several former DeMolays.
 Friday, January IA, was set for the start of Scottish Rite slow class" candidates taking the degrees from through IA that day.
 Work from the 18th to the 32nd degree will be conferred at successive monthly meetings, the 32nd degree to be conferred May 13.
 A complimentary dinner to mem- bers and candidates will precede the January meeting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-11
REDS GIvE
 GROUND TO
 CHINA ARMY
(By The Associated Press)


 Chinese government troops ach- ieved local success in China $ civil war. A government relief column forced Chinese Communists encirclihg the 18th Army to give ground on the south.
 The relief force is fighting north from the Hwai River line and its anchor of Pengpu, l05 miles north west of Nanking, There was no progress report on three other Na- tionalist army groups trapped fur ther north.
 Communist pressure continued in the overall battle for North China. Residents of Peiping were told to brace themselves for an emergency, as government troops prepared an escape route there.
 Mime. Chiang Kai-shek has had the conferences she sought in Washington with President Truman and Secretary of State Marshall. No one would say, however, just what the talks accomplished for hard-pressed Nationalist China. Nothing since her arrival in the United States has indicated the Chinese government will receive help on anything like the scale needed to halt the Communists.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-11
INV AirIines Makes Charges Against pAA

SEATTLE, Dec. 1l-lR-- North west Airlines, holder of an exclu- sive North Pacific Route charter to the Orient, charged today that Pan American World Airways is seeking to gain a similar route indirectly and ty legerdemain.
 The company said the charges were included in brief filed in Washington with the Civil Aero naut.cs Board in response to a pe- tition filed by Pan American to make changes in it's Pacific routes
 The route was granted to North west by the CAB. Northwest con- tended PAAs request is aimed at by-passing Honolulu en route west and "is obviously an attempt to gain ind d,rectly and legerdemain the North Pacific route Pan American was denied upon direct application :"
 The brief added that if the peti- tion were granted, PAA could skip Honolulu and other stops en route to Japan as it chose and .. could establish, in effect, the North Pa cific route it wants
 Northwest held granting of the petition would contradict conclus- ions reached by the CAB in issuing certificates to both lines.
 The brief added that in the event of a rehearing on the petition, Northwest will seek elimination" of Pan American terminals at Port land and Seattle-Tacoma.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-11
TIME STANDS STILL


 Time stood still" last week in the Juneau post office. The December 6 issue of Time Magazine arrived by Pan American AirWays Friday, December 3.
 According to postal regulations, the publications cannot be distrib- uted unless postage-paid certifi- cate is attached to the shipment. The December issue arrived with out one It took an exchange of telegrams to effect authorization, and it was not until Tuesday, De- cember that Time was distributed in post office boxes.
 So Time stood still for four. days in Juneau,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-11
BOAT MISSING NEAR
 PETERSBURG; THREE PEOPLE ARE ABOARD

KETCHIKAN, Alaska, Dec. H. iR-U. s. Coast Guard reported to- day that a 50-foot boat, the North Light, has been missing since last Saturday with three people aboard.
 The North Light was headed for Petersburg and those aboard the boat were MT. and Mrs. Paul Stronger and Mrs. w. T. Brown of Tyee. Overcast weather is prevent ing an air search of the area be- tween Petersburg and Ketchikan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-11
AC5 PLANS FAST
 HOLIDAY SERVICE
 FOR WIRES, CALLS

Capt. Svend O. Hansen, ACS sector commander, announces that special plans are being made to &C., commodate as many persons as pos sible who wish to send holiday greetings or telephone outside on Christmas and New Years Day.
 Starting now, the ACS office will accept greeting messages for deliv- cry Christmas and New Years Day, the customer to specify which date. Captain Hansen urges that such messages be filed early, to assure transmission in time.
 The ACS has set up a plan for assignment of holiday telephone calls which. for December 25 and January l only, will be at holiday (night) rates.
 Due to the limited facilities" says Captain Hansen, ''it will be case of first come, first served. Christmas conversation reservations should be made before December 20, and calls for New Years Day must be placed before December 28." In order to serve as many persons as possible, customers will be re- quested to limit their calls to five minutes.
 Business and emergency calls will be handled in the normal manner. Captain Hansen reminds ACS patrons to note time differences in placing calls to points beyond Se- attle. and make reservations &C., cordingly.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-11
KING GEORGE ENTERS '13-YEAR OF REIGN;
 DOWN WITH ILLNESS

LONDON, Dec. Ii. --tR- King George VI entered the 18th yeay of his reign in poor health today, ful- filling royal functions from his red.
 The king, who developed leg trou- ble in foggy London last month, is Icing treated for circulatory ail- ment. He has, however, received Prime Minister Attlee and other ministers at his bedside
 King George will be B years old next Tuesday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-11
Sir Hubert Wilkins Assigned 10 Nome
 On Artfit Flying


 WASHINGTON, Dec. II. R-The Air Force is calling in for expert advice man who has done more surviving in the Arctic than most folks-Sir Hubert Wilkins, 60-year- old Australian Polar explorer
 Wilkins, the Air Force announced today, has left for the Arctic in- doctrination school at Nome, Alas ka.
 There he will check and make re- concentrations on the Air Forces Arctic survival technique school, now in it's second winter of teaching avi- ators how to live if forced down in the far north.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-11
ROBERT MARKS, JR.
 NEW PORT ENGINEER
 FOR AIS AT KODIAK

MT. and Mrs. Robert Marks are proud parents today. They have re- ceived word that their son, Robert Marks, Jr., has received a promo ton to the post of port engineer for the Army Transportation Serv- ice at Kodiak.
 Young Marks, who is ony 2l years old, assumes his new duties with the rating of chief engineer. He has heen with the A. T. S. since the summer of 1944. Marks went to Whittier last July as first engineer aboard the LIT 157.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-11
SUFF0CATE5 IN
 BOAT ACCIDENT
 AT PETERSBURG

KETCHIKAN, Dec. ll.--lR-Rela- tives of Harold D. Forget, 32, were advised yesterday Of his death by suffocation in boat explosion and fire at Petersburg.
 Tcrget's wife, his father, Ali, and two brothers, s. and Arnold Forget, live in Seattle. Forget bought the toat recently.
 Two sisters Mrs. Odney Forde ana Mrs Alfhild sa,lup. live in Ket- chikan.
 Forget served in the army during the second world war A native of Norway. he came to the United States in 1923.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-11
COUNCIL SETS JAN. 1 1 FOR
 BOND ISSUE
City Fathers Authorize Boat Harbor Wiring,
 Liquor Licenses

To all qualified voters in the City of Juneau: Mark your calendars for Tuesday, January II, l949,
 You have a date with a ballot.
 At last nights special session Of the Juneau City Council, the city fathers took action on a matter they have had under careful con- sideration for some time, and vot- ed to hold a special bond election for additional street paving.
 You Juneau citizens will decide whether you want the comprehen- sive program or not.
 The vote was unanimous on a resolution ordering a special elec- tion ' to incur a bonded in debtedness not exceeding the sum of S26O,00O to be used for addi- tional street and sewer repairs and improvements, and for additional surfacing and resurfacing of streets and sidewalks
 The Empire will publish the map the Council asked Engineer James L. McNamara to prepare. This will show present and propos- ed paving which, to quote one Council member, will make Juneau a first-class city"
 Sixty-five per cent of the vote cast is needed to pass the special bond issue.
 Boat Harbor Wiring
 Disposition also was made of the other two matters for which last nights special session was called: The wiring of the Small Boat Har- bor and 37 applications for l949 liquor licenses.
 Council members were unanimous in their feeling that, to serve the important fleet of small craft us- ing Juneau facilities, arrangements should be made for the wiring of the master float and five finger floats in the Small Boat Harbor.
 And we want a first class job, one that can be expanded to meet future needs" insisted a conserva- tive Councilman. The others nod ded in agreement.
 At the December 3 meeting and during the week, Council members have considered recommendations for specific types of equipment and approximate costs. At last weeks meeting, it was estimated that the wiring would cost between $5,O0O and S6,000.
 There was some discussion, but no disagreement, about the kind and extent of equipment which would best serve the fishing fleet.
 Jack Manery, representing the Trollers' Union, was present and gave his opinions on number of matters. He pointed out that, at No. 1 Float yesterday, 28 big boats were tied up; that more than 300 boats regularly make use of the Small Boat Harbor.
 The average troll boat" said Manery, represents an investment of from $5,000 or $6,0O0 to $25,O00 the owners are not going to kick about a $15 service charge. Our trollers would like to have that wiring"
 He added, If there is no heat, hoarfrost gathers and everything gets damp. As it is, the owners 2 know better, but they go on leaving kerosene pots and such, to pro- tect their boats. They would much
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-11
STEAMER MOVEMENTS

Baranof, from Seattle, scheduled to arrive Monday.
 Princess Norah scheduled to sail from Vancouver December 13.
 Denali scheduled to sail from Seattle Wednesday, Dec. IS.
 Victoria scheduled to sail from Seattle December 16.
 Alaska scheduled to sail from Seattle Friday December IT.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-11
Rating Suif Is Now Up 10
 Griffin, Says Moore

Ally lurJner dCClOn III the Experl- ence Rating lawsuit, insofar as The Alaska Territorial Federation of Labor is concerned directly, will have to be taken by the Rev. Felton Griffin, Anchorage Baptist minister and former president of the ATE of L, as individual Thomas J. Moore, Executive Secretary of the ATE of IL announced today.
 MT. Moore stated that, because various questions have been asked since the ATF of L Executive Board recently announced it's decision to furnish no further funds to con- tinue the case, which is due to come up before the Appellate Court in San Francisco soon, the ATF of L has requested Mrs. Mildred R. Her mann, Juneau attorney. in conjunc- ton with Attorney General Ralph Rivers, to investigate certain rami- fications of the problem more thor oughly
 Opinion from Mrs. Hermann
 In a letter to MT. Moore, Mrs. Hermann made the following state mentS:
 T have before me your request that I prepare a motion and sup porting affidavit, for filing with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals at San Francisco, stating the position of your organization in regard to the appeal of the case of Felton w. Griffin, of Anchorage, versus R. E. Sheldon, Executive Director of the Alaska Unemployment Con- pensation Commission, members of the UCC and certain other firms and individuals who have intervened in this action.
 Tn studying the files of this case, it is apparent that this action was filed by MT. Griffin as a private citizen and Territorial taxpayer and, that in spite of the fact that the ATE of l. furnished financial sup port to MT. Griffin in the suit, he being at the time of its filing the president of the ATE of L, the ATF of L itself has never been in court on this matter and hence has no status as an appellee.
 T have discussed this matter with MT. Ralph Rivers, Attorney General of the Territory, who represents the appellants, and have told him of your wish to file motion supported by affidavit, setting forth the fact that your organization is still very much interesed in the outcome of this appeal, but lacks the financial means to finance the appeal, and he agrees with me that such motion and supporting affidavit would have to be filed by MT Griffin person. ally, since neither you nor your organization appeared in the court below, either as plaintiff or as an intervenor.
 Griffin Filed Suit as Individual
 Should Mir Griffin wish to file such a motion, I suggest that he have it prepared and filed by at- torneys tMcCutcheon and Nesbett) who handled the case for him in the District Court. You could, if you desired, incur such expenses,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-11
1000 Prisoners 10 Be Given CIenlency
 Al Christmas Time

BERLIN, Dec. General Lucius D. Clay, American Military Governor, says special Christmas clemency will be granted to ap- proximately 1000 prisons who have been sentenced by military govern ment courts in the U. s. occupation zone.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-11
$100,0Oo predawn
 Fire at Yakima, Wn.

YAKIMA, Wash. Dec. l1.-tR- Third pre-dawn fire to strike Yaki- ma business district in nine days gutted the two-story Chamber of Commerce building early today.
 Its cause is unknown. Damage was estimated at more than $l00.- GOO.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-11

Chapman Groomed As Secretary Interior N Krug Resigns

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1l.-R- Senator OMahoney D-WyD said today he will favor the appoint ment of Oscar L. Chapman as Secretary of the Interior, if the present capable Secretary" should resign.
 Chapman has served as assistant secretary and then Undersecretary of the Interior for the past l6 years.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-11

WASHINGTON Sodium fluor- inc, the magic chemical that helps prevent tooth decay in children, now is in general use throughout the country, President Truman was informed this week by offi- cials of the American Dental Asso- citation. Virtually all dentists are using it to various extents, chiefly on school children.
 I'm mighty glad to head that progress is being made the. Presi- dent told a delegation led by pr. Clyde M. Minges of Rocky Mount, N. C., president of the American Dental Association. rive been very interested in sodium fluorine since
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-11
F o K E c A S T lJuneau and Yicinityl

Mostly cloudy with occa- sional snow flurries today with highest temperature near 20. Partly cloudy and colder tonight and Sunday with lowest temperature to- night near above. Gusty northeasterly winds.
 P R E c IT A T T O N tPsst 24 hours ending 7:30 am today In Juneau City Trace; since Dec. l, A inches; since July 1, 66.9l inches.
 At the Airport Trace; since Dec. 1, AS inches; since July l, 46.30 inches. . .
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-11

SHANGHAI American Marines will be rushed to protect American lives if there is an emergency be- cause of the Chinese Civil War Ad- miral Oscar Badger announced this today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-11
WEATHER REPORT

GU. s. WEATHER BUREAU) This data is for 24-hour per- iod ending 6:30 am. PSF. In Juneau Maximum, 19; minimum, IA.
 At Airport Maximum, 19; minimum, 2.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-11
FROM sITKA

Mrs. Martha Reidivik of Sitka is staying at the Baranof.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-12-11
The Washington Merry Go Round
Rv DREW PEARSON

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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1948-04-08

WSC to spend the spring vaca-
ton with his parents MIR. and
Mrs. Guy Nelson.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Mum and
daughter Eva Rose spent the week
end in Seattle. -
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Ayers at
tended Eastern Star installation
at Benton City Wednesday.
Shirley Larkin was the over.
night guest of Beverly Wilcox last
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the Royal Neighbors convention IN
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| Mrs. Tom Lawton returned
home last week from months
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and friends.
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overnight guest at the home Of
/ Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Num- Friday
i Dave Pate spent last week II
Portland for medical observation
| Bobby Hampton is recuperatins
4 from case of the mumps.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Carlos Lee ane
children Shirley and Jack of Ken
newick Highlands visited at thu
i M. H. Pate home Tuesday. ~
Miss Louise Laudel visited IL
Hover Monday and Tuesday.
| Mrs. H. Baird and daughte
visited Mrs. F. Montague Mon