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The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-22
3kidnaped,
 Then Slain

MANSFIELD, O., July 22.-tP- Sheriff Frank E. Robinson report ed yesterday afternoon that the head of the Mansfield Reforma- tory's prison farm, his wife and 22- year-old daughter had been found slain following their mysterious disappearance from their home ear ly yesterday.
 John E. Niebel, 50 his wife and their daughter Phyllis were kid naped, the sheriff said. from their home outside the reformatory walls some time after midnight
 The State Highway Patrol report ed that the bodies were found in corn field about four miles east of Mansfield near State Route 42 which runs from Mansfield to Ash land.
 Sheriff Frank F.. Robinson said the Niebel home at the prison farm had been ransacked, all doors left | open, footed purses of all three occupants deposited on a dining room table, but that the automo. piles of the father and daughter were in the garage.
 The sheriff said neighbors tolc him a "light-colored" car haC been seen at the Niebe, home.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-22
TULSA BIG GAME
 HUNTER BACK TO
 HUNT DAHL SHEEP

James A Kennedy, noted big game hunter, is back in Juneau on his third Alaskan trip in two years. He expects to spend about ten days in the Juneau vicinity sightseeing and taking movies and still shots for his personal collec- tion.
 Last year, Kennedy got some ex- ceptionally big bear while hunt ing in the Cassiar District of British Columbia.
 After leaving Juneau Kennedy plans to spend about 30 days at Kluane Lake before continuing in- to the Yukon Territory for Dahl sheep. When Kennedy gets one of these cagey animals he will have completed his specimens of big game on the North American con- tinent.
 John Osborne, local guide, hunter and photographer, will accompany Kennedy on the trip.
 Mrs Kennedy accompanied the big game hunter here on his trip here last fall and his broth CT, Lee Kennedy and A. Y. Bos- well accompanied him on his spring hunting trip. Kennedy, from Tulsa, Okla, is ir the oil investment business there He hopes to complete his animal collection and turn it over to the University of Oklahoma
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-22
NOME HOSPITAL WILL GET FIRST S100,000
 OF FEDERAL GRAMS

Dr. c. Earl Albrecht, Commission CT of the Alaska Department of Health, announces that Nome will receive the first $1O0,000 Federal grant for local hospital construc- tion in Alaska.
 Costing approximately S526, ,000 the hospital will replace Nomes former hospital that was totally destroyed by fire in March. The new hospital will be of fire-proof construction and will have a cap- acity of 34 beds.
 The new hospital will be named the Maynard -MacDougall Memorial Hospital and will serve the entire Seward Peninsula.
 Local construction funds were made available by grant from the Methodist Church Mission Board and the estate of Captain MacDougall, a former Nome resi- dent.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-22
TWO FEATURES OPEN TONIGHT,
 10TH CENTURY

The 20th Century of offering two features starting tonight and re- beating again Friday night.
 One of the features is "Riverboat Rhythm" and the other is The Devils Playground" with William Boyd as "Hopalong Cassidy.
 Riding with Boyd are his two pals, saturnine oldster California, played by Andy Clyde. and Lucky, portrayed by vIrile Rand Brooks, while Elaine Riley competently handles the fem- mine lead as the lovely Mrs. Evans.
 The story is said to be a thriller.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-22
Youngsters
 Signing Up
By The Associated Press

tBy The ASSOCldueu fTeSSl
 Thousands of American 18-year- olds swamped recruiting offices to- day, volunteering for a one-year s,Ietch Tn the Armed Forces.
 Only 16l ,000 of them may enlist. Many of the youths, taking no chance of being too late to get in and thus avoid a 21-month draft later, waited all night for re- cruiting offices to open.
 The volunteers not only may avoid the draft and longer ser vice when they are 19, but also, 1 up to point, may pick the branch of service they prefer.
 The new draft law limits the number, however The Army may accept 10000 l8-year olds; the Navy, 3000O; Marines 6,000 and the Air Force 15,000.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-22
Fairbanks Woman
 Gets Wrong Mail;
 Man Is.Indicted

SAN FRANCISCO, July 22.-tR- A Federal grand jury indicted Ar thur Ross yesterday because his mail went aStray
 Ross, 49, who gave his occupa- tion as a card dealer, was charged with sending poisons through the mails. Government agents said he sent 25 grains of heroin to a woman in Fairbanks, Alaska-but that another woman of the same name received it.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-22
RAINIER AND ELFIN Il hT JUNEAU STORAGE

The Rainier, skippered by Ed Skaret, arrived today at Juneau Cold Storage with a 15,500 pound cod load and 2,000 pounds halibut The halibut was taken at Is for medium, eight for chix and ls cents a pound for large, while tie cod went at straight 12 cents pound.
 The Elfin II, skippered by E. O Swanson, gave the storage work CTS more than a little to do when she tied up with a 43000 pound salmon load
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-22
RADAR CG 50O63
 LEAVE BOAT HARBOR

The Radar. coil.erteL U. s. Coast Guard rescue boat from Petersburg, has left the small boat harbor after having been in Juneau one day.
 The Coast Guard patrol boat and light tender for the Juneau area left two days ago for Ketch- ikan where she is to be stationed. It is believed that her duties in the Juneau area will be assumed by an 83-footer being sent here from Ketchikan
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-22
Andre Marie Attempts
 To Gel Majority vote

PARIS, July 22-tR-Minister of Justice Andre Marie wrestled with the problem of attaining a majority in parliament. Former Socialist Premier Leon Blum was mentioned as possible foreign minister suc- ceeding Georges Bidault, whose agreement with the Western Allies on Western Germany aroused French fears.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-22
COL. TULnT RETURNS

Col. T. J. Fully, Commanding Officer of the Alaska Communica- tions System, returned here yes terday on board the Coast Guard Cutter Wachusett to spend a few days ccnferring with Captain Clark V. Telquist, Southeast Alaska ACS Sector Commander It. Col. M. R. Kunitz, Signal Corps Liaison Officer for Alaska, is also here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-22
HOSPITAL NOTES

Admitted to St. Ann's Hospital yesterday for medical treatment were Miles A. Palmatier of Sitka and Tom Brown.
 Leaving the hospital were: Mrs. Leslie Roberts and baby girl, Mrs. Carl J. Stromberg, Sylvia Davis, Benny Haffner, and Robert Ellis.
 Admitted to the Government Hospital yesterday were: Edna Paul and Alice Roberts of Tanacross, and Albert Abraham of Northway.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-22
''DALT0N5 RIDE AGAIN" H ROW
 CAPI10L'5 BILL

The Daltons Ride Again" is show ing for the last two times tonight at the Capitol Theatre.
 Tomorrow night, and for the week. end till, there will be two features.
 Bulldog Drummond at Bay" a new thrill film with Anita Louise Pat OMoore, Terry Kilburn and Holmes Herbert, is one This also introduces Ron Randell as Full dog''
 The feature is Home in Okla homa" with Roy Rogers and his horse Trigger
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-22
WINNING RACER
 LEAVING TODAY

Justin Ripley's championship Soap Box Derby car, winner of the Juneau race, will begin the first leg of the trip to Akron today aboard the steamer Alaska on her southbound trip.
 Ripley and pr. William P. Blan- ton of Juneau will make the trip ty flight and pick up the car in Akron
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-22
AUX BAY BABY CLASS

The Aux Bay Well Boby Con- terence will be held tomorrow af- ternoon from l to o'clock at the Chapel -by-t -the-Lake. Miss Anne J. Iello will be in charge of the ses- sion.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-22
MAINE VISITOR

Mrs. Guy E. Vincent of Bangor Maine, is a new arrival in Ju- neau. and staying at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-22
NEW YORKER HERE

Visiting from New York City Anne E. Gregg is registered at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-22

Edward M. Repetti and J. B. Howser of Haines are guests at the Gastineau Hotel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-07-22
ANCHORAuE VISITORS

Stopping at the Baranof Hotel are C. R. Carr and Russell Jack son of Anchorage.
Evening star., 1948-11-14

JOE: l nosed around bit and
found they'd had too much party
last night. Acid indigestion was
the result. 1t upset their stomachs,
ruined their sleep. That's why
they're so full of fight right now.
So l took charge
Evening star., 1948-11-14

Miss Margaret Cook 243O Otis street Me-
Shirley lo Covey. $40 street S.E.. reheorse d,
while Mrs. Lo Coveys husband, Edward tries
and Miss Julio Shonk, 81 street NV s;nos
Evening star., 1948-11-14

JUe:: My sisters are two of the
sweetest gals you'd ever want to
know. But can't figure 'em out.
Last night, when they went to a
party, they were bosom pals. To-
night they're swapping at each
other like a couple of turtles.
Evening star., 1948-11-14

J0t:1 gave them Phillips Milk of
Magnesia It's more than a mar
velous la1dtioe, you know. It's also
one of the fastest, most effective
acid nentrali=ers known. Taken at
bedtime, it relieves sleep-robbing
stomach acidity quickly.
Arizona sun., 1948-11-19
I think the returning congress
men will verify this.

The army and navy don't say so,
but it is no pleasure to them to
have to take on the burden of
business simply to offer advantages
to servicemen and women and their
families which make life easier and
cheaper. Ask any post exchange
officer how much of a headache an
inventory is. He would far rather
be inspecting foot-lockers or stand
ing reveille.
The biggest grippe the retailers
have against the post exchanges
and ships service stores is the fact
that such stores don't have to pay
Cor charge. for) excise taxes. In
fact the retailers have demanded
that the department of justice look
into the legality of the situation.
How the department decides has
nothing to do with the army and
navy-that is, it will be a matter for
the civilian branch in this respect:
If the justice department says it's
OK by them. the merchants prob
ably will carry their lament to the
congress. Then the congress which
makes the tax laws and is elected
by the people who pay those taxes
and also the people whose sons and
daughters are in the armed forces,
will decide the matter.
And there is also this to be re-
membered: true, the exchange does
have the excise tax-exempt priv
ilege, but otherwise it must meet
many if not most of the expenses
any retailer has to meet. The ex-
Arizona sun., 1948-11-19
GRAZINC:
Western Problem

One of the greatest sins of the
western United States has been the
pasturing of too many cattle and
sheep on the range-over-grazing,
in other words.
Despite the apparent remoteness
of the subject, it vitality concerns
every housewife and every consum-
er who likes to eat meat, for much
of the beef and lamb in the butcher
shop originates in the II western
states.
1T is still the subject Of hot de-
bate among western stockmen and
the u. S. forest service, however,
whether the vast, public-owned
lands are grazed too much or too
little.
Yet, the evidence seems clear
that when livestock or big game
eat black grama grass, for exam
pie, too close to the ground it even
tually dies.
Meat-producing grasses are driv-
en- out and replaced by worthless
or inferior plants such as snake
weed, bitterweed, cactus, yuccas,
creosotebush and the mesquites.
THIS condition is becoming more
common throughout the West and
Southwest. In southwest Texas, for
instance, more than million Of
acres of good grasslands have been
depleted. Drouth and over-grazing
has killed the choice grama and
buffalo grasses and their place has
been taken by mesquite, cedar and
catclaw brush and by an assortment
of low-value weeds. AS result Of
this abuse, meat production has
been slowed definitely.
Nevertheless, there is definite
proof that such a situation need
not exist.
ON THE Jornada experimental
range; a '192,000-acre cattle ranch
owned and controlled by the u. S.
forest service just north of Las
Cruces, N. M, the cows are plump
and the calves fat despite the third
year of the worst drouth in so years.
And on similar land outside the
ranch over-grazing has all but de-
stroyed the grama grass. Worth
less snakeweed has taken control
Of the land.
Arizona sun., 1948-11-19

friends are generals). But l must
say that what missed most IN the
gloomy PIX of my rookie experience
was not the gleam of generals
stars.
Since that sad day, have Wis
tied many army post exchanges
and some ships service stores
(the navy equivalent), and was
a little startled when / heard
lust recently that they were be-
ing threatened with abolition.
Of course there are two sides to
every story. I'll try to forget per-
sonal prejudice in favor of any
thing that gives the armed services
a break, and present both sides.
One side is represented by private
businessmen. They charge that the
exchanges which sell the soldier
and his family a lot of things at
reduced prices is "big business"
subsidized by the government, COM
peting with little business" run by
private enterprise.
The exchanges take in about
S13O million gross annually. Ac-
cOrding to a recent analysis,
quoted by the "Army Times" "a
nOn-Official but approved news
paper for servicemen) the aver
age soldier spends $24 a month
in the PIX.
Three-fourths of this $24 goes, ac-
cording to the analysis. for ''tobac-
co, food at fountain, cafeteria and
snack bar, for uniforms and insig-
mia, and for candy and bottled
drinks" The remaining one-fourth
goes for all other purchases, includ-
ing the special orders" which
many merchants object to, al
though special orders constitute less
than 8 per cent of the exchange
business"
This 25 per cent of the total sales
of the exchanges Cor 10 million dol
lars) is only a tiny fraction of the
billions spent by the American peo-
pie every year in private stores on
jewelry, watches, radios, cosmetics,
toilet goods, and semi-durable house
furnishings which come under the
head of the "all' other purchases"
bought in the exchange.
The Army Times points out that
the PIX competition is chiefly with
the stores in the immediate vicinity
of army posts. But would those
business people rather have no post
there at all? The soldier spends
plenty off post. Enough, anyway,
to have the congressman very anx-
ious and very active in trying to
obtain or hold army and navy; in
stallations within his constituency.
Looking at the other side Of the
picture, it is true that some serv-
icemen and ex-servicemen have TAX
Arizona sun., 1948-11-19
JOY ABROAD:
about Harry

Astonishment at the reelection of
President Truman was not confined
within the boundaries of the United
States, and United Nations delegates
in Paris received the news with
mixture of incredulity and happi-
ness.
MAJORITY opinion among the
delegates seemed to be that it was
good thing.
First, the western European lead
ers said, the continuity OF the
American government will hasten
Atlantic pact negotiations. If Gov
ernor Dewey had been elected an
inevitable delay would have result
ed, pending the switch in admin
iStrationS.
Second, most of the delegates Of
Russia and the eastern bloc Of Eu-
rope. although chagrined at the
miserable showing of Henry Wal
lace, asserted they preferred Mr..
Truman to Dewey because they will
be dealing with a man and admin
istration with which they are &C
quainted.
THERE IS some doubt, however,
as to whether that is the real Soviet
attitude. The Russians and their
satellites had been banking on a
Republican victory because they
were sure that if COP administra-
ton took over in the U. S. the last
great depression that would destroy
western capitalism would inevitably
come.
They do expect, however, that Mr..
Truman, now having the support OF
congress, will make a fresh ap-
proach toward improving U. S.
Soviet relations, probably renewing
an effort to untangle the Berlin puz-
zle.
Concensus of all the delegates is
that the success of President Tru-
man demonstrates the unexpected
strength of the liberal element in
America combined with powerful
Communist attitude.
Arizona sun., 1948-11-19
CONGRESS-:
Demo Gains

Although they had needed net
gain of only four senate and 81
house seats for control of the 81st
congress, the Democratic party did
much better than that.
BY the time Dewey conceded the
election, the Democratic party was
assured of at least 18 senators
against five for the Republicans and
1873 representatives against Sc for
the Republicans.
Forty nine votes are necessary
for senate control. The Democrats
now have 81. Democrats have
clinched at least 1853 house seats.
Only 218 are necessary for control.
Republican senators seeking re-
election were defeated by Demo
Gratis in West Virginia, Kentucky,
Oklahoma, Wyoming, Minnesota,
Iowa, and Illinois. In other con-
tests where Democrats were seek
ing reelection they won.
Colorado's Democratic Senator
Johnson was a winner in his re-
election campaign. In Oklahoma,
where a Republican seat was at
issue, former Gov. Robert Keer,
Democrat, won.
Republican Senator Revercombe
was defeated in West Virginia by
Democratic Governor Nicely. Hubert
Humphrey, Democratic mayor Of
Minneapolis, won his bid for Re-
publican Sen. Joseph H. Balls job.
In Illinois, Democratic Senate Can
didate Paul. Douglas defeated Re-
publican Sen. c. Wayland Brooks
by more than 100000 votes.
Arizona sun., 1948-11-19

New Off-duty hangOut for Fort
Ord, Calf, soldiers was opened
recently when soda fountain No.
10 was put into operation officially
by Maj. Gen. Jens A. Doe Qeft),
the commanding general. Lois
Kuykindall serves first milk shake
to Cpl. James b. Roberts.
change manager has help to pay
and insure, has maintenance, super.
vision and accounting costs along
with host Of other expenses faced
by any merchant-costs and bur-
dens which seldom occur to the av-
erage consumer.
The exchanges also have to
make ''prOfit"-nOt a profit to
them, but a 6 per cent figure
which the law demands they
must clear over all expenses
and turn into welfare funds.
Their "mark-ups" are, of
course, less than those of the
merchant.
The Army Times puts the argu-
ment this way :
'Out Of these markups. the ex-
changes run themselves and pay
the per cent to welfare. That is,
the CT buying in an exchange pays
enough over costs to return to him
self over 70 per cent of the expense
Of a multitude of off duty activities
music, service clubs, day rooms,
hobby shops, soldier shows, library
service, athletic facilities and equip
ment, and the like.
'The theaters ante under 10 per
cent of the welfare requirement; the
taxpayers put up just about Is per
cent of the vitally necessary welfare
and recreation bill"
If the exchanges didn't turn in
that 6 per cent profit, the taxpayer
would have to provide the welfare
items mentioned above. Or the CT
of today would have even less diver
sion to brighten the barren sur
roundings of camp or post than did
this lonely rookie when he walked
into the decidedly limited institu-
ton which the regular army post
provided where your correspondent
began his none-too-brilliant but new
ertheless unforgettable army ca
reer.
Arizona sun., 1948-11-19
.CUARD:
Expansion

Soon after the 81st congress con-
venes on January 3 it will be re-
quested to boost the authorized
strength of the national guard by
100, 900 men and put all its units on
a ready.for-war basis.
And the way things look now, 1t
appears that congress will agree to
that request.
Guard officials said they would
ask that the authorized strength be
increased from the present 341 900
to AL, 900. This, of course, would
require special appropriations for
armories and equipment.
These officials in Washington said
they also will ask that all q divi-
sions of the national guard be in
cluded in the army's stepped-up
defense program.
The army so far has selected
only six of the. q divisions for its
mobilization day" force, the out
fit that would be ready to strike
back first if this nation were to be
attacked.
Army spokesmen, however, claim
their present funds and equipment
cannot support more than six guard
units on a war-ready basis.
Arizona sun., 1948-11-19

all our people" Probably he will
recommend expansion of the law to
cover self employed domestics,
farm workers and others not now
included.
ATOMIC ENERGY: "Civilian con-
troll under government management
should be retained"
HOUSING:s 1.-The Taft Ellender-
Wagner bill passed the senate and
should have passed the house."
TAXES: ''The tax reduction (passed
over his veto) is inequitable as well
as untimely. Some feadjustment is
required to afford relief to families
who are suffering. But total re-
ceipts should not be reduced"
Arizona sun., 1948-11-19
WHAT NOW?
Program

Now that it is going to be Presi-
dent Truman again for the next
four years, what can the nation ex-
pect of him to do along legislative
lines?
His program will probably be
elucidated in two phases, his annual
message to be delivered to the jan
uary 8 opening Of congress and his
inaugural address on January 20.
In the meantime, if his campaign
speeches are taken as being req
sonably reliable, Mr.. Truman has
committed himself to a program
involving these principal issues:
PRICES: "I'm still in favor Of ac-
ton to hold down the cost OF liv-
ing" He wants price control laws,
the President indicated.
LABOR: 1.-THE Taft-Hartley law is
the opening gun in the Republican
onslaught against the rights Of the
working man. It should be re-
pealed." He also is expected to
ask for the raising of the minimum
wage from 40 to IS cents I'm hour.
COMMUNISTS: ''We are on guard
against them"
CIVIL RIGHTS: 1--WE cannot be sat-
isfied until all our people have equal
opportunity for jobs, homes, edu-
cation, health and for political ex-
preston"
AGRICULTURE: Full markets for
farm products floor under
farm income e. increased farm
income through cooperatives, mar
ket development and research"
SOCIAL SECURITY: IA compre-
hensive insurance system to protect
Arizona sun., 1948-11-19

Sgt. Walter w. WynhOff and
Capt. G. A. Cubbler look over a
counter that WynhOff built for the
S4th general hospital at Seoul,
Korea, during his Off-duty time.
en- advantage of the exchanges.
They have made purchases for re-
sale and bought for friends who had
no service connections. Also retired
personnel have made purchases
when they no longer legally should
exercise the privilege.
Restrictions have been tight
ened up, however, and every ef-
fort is being made to defeat the
serviceman who iSN trying to cut
off his own nose to spite his face
when he violates regulations.
Arizona sun., 1948-11-19
THAT'S ALL, BROTHER
Won't Seek Presidency Again: Dewey

by everyone in this room," said he.
Dewey maintained that there had
been no error in strategy in the
conduct of his campaign. He added
that he had talked. the situation
over with his running mate, Gov.
Earl Warren, and that they had
agreed they had waged "clean
and constructive campaign"
1--WE have no regret in the world, :"
the defeated candidate said.
Arizona sun., 1948-11-19
MOLECULES:
Inside Story

A new kind of light, consisting of
radio waves less than a quarter of
an inch long, is being used to study
the inside of molecules, the basic
chemical units of all matter.
These radiation waves, several
thousand times longer than those
of visible light and Several-fold
longer than infra-red ''heat light"
waves, are absorbed and reflected
by the atoms making up the mole
cules.
Arizona sun., 1948-11-19

Two hours after he had conceded
the election to President Truman,
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey had made
his decision: He would not consid-
er running for the presidency a
third time.
At a post-election press confer
ence the first question fired at
Dewey was, "What happened?"
st was just as surprised as you
are and 1 gather that that is shared
Arizona sun., 1948-11-19

Roberts, shown on
this page, as he
reaches for his
milkshake prof
fered by a plump
and friendly DAM
sci! The smile she
is passing out with
the drink would
have meant far
more to me that
day than the smile
on the face of the
general. Now don't
think I'm preju-
diced against gen.
erals, as a class.
(Cnnoe, of NV best