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Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1948-12-03

Truman campaigned eight weeks; Dewey
six. Truman made 271 speeches; Dewey no.
Truman travelled % 900 miles; Dewey 10000
For six weeks, ITO speeches and $1,000 miles
the Candidate in sneakers" fought for the
nations common man." In Dewey's voca-
bulary the common" man. of course, was the
man who owned 5000 or more shares of Gen
eral Motors common" stock"
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1948-12-03
How Good Is YOUR word?

How Good Is YOUR word?
Would you follow a man in whom you could
not trust2 OF course not Then il YOU would
win to position OF prominence, remember that
all place in the sun are places of responsibility
Be sure that your word is worth taking, that
men may BELIEVE YOU, In order that they
may BELIEVE IN YOU.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1948-12-03

The official betting odds were is to one in
Dewey's favor. Then Walter Winchell got in
front of a microphone and told the nation
they should be 115 TO one. This column will
take lis to one that from this point on -
among the dopes who took his advice - for
every radio that's turned on to listen to Win
chell 115 will be turned off.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1948-12-03

Murray dashed out as Com
munists time and again dur
ing the Portland convention,
and served notice his fight on
them has just begun.
He pulled no punches, de-
clared he intends to take all
possible action within consti-
tutional limitations of CIO to
carry out battle against Reds.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1948-12-03

Come to think of it would any of you
boys and girls like to make any bets on the
accuracy of all those Gallup polls that show
ed organized labor so overwhelmingly in fav-
or of the Taft-Hartley law? M-m-rn-m-n??
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-01-16

chikan.
 Jan 2a-24: wrangen vu. Peters
 Jan. so-sl: Kotchikan vs. Pet ersburg.
 Feb. 1924: wrangou vs. Ketch- kan.
 Feb 29-21. Petersburg vs. Wrangeu.
 Feb. 27- 2s: Ketchikan vs. WrangelI.
 Shorts n Sports II
 The Wrangeu Hi girls divided into two teams, the Stikine Six and Secret Seven, played a preliminary game January D.
 It was terrific The Stikine Six really went into action during the first two quarters with top score.
 The Secret Seven gathered speed during the last half and made bas- kets until the score at the end of the game was 21-20 in favor of the Secret Seven
 [ Around the School T
 To egin with, the students were reviewing everything they covered from the first of the year because lon January and 8. they struggled through exams. The exams lasted for one hour and a half each.
 Tuesday, the reports cards were issued. Some of the students looked disappointed while others looked happy, but We know that all or them will try to study harder. OF do we!
 Some of the members of the or chestra have been placed in the band and several of the pupils that were in instruction classes have ad- Vanced to the orchestra
 Band and orchestra letters are being ordered which the members will purchase. These are not as a. wards, but just to signify that cer- tain pupils are in these Organiza- tions
 The boys and girls glee clubs are planning on presenting an op- eretta in the latter part of Febru- ary. All that is known, so far, is 1t will be comedy
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-01-16
WESTERN COUNCIL
 IS TOLD ALAsKA's NEEDS

PORTLAND = Alaska develop ment hinges on elarification of In- dian land title claims and improve ment of the Alaska and other high ways and marine shipping prob lens. spokesmen for the Territory told a western states conference concil here tRis week
 A suggestion that only the more populous Southeast portion of the Territory be admitted to statehood came from Ralph Lomen of Nome. chairan of the Alaska delegation of Chamber of Commerce officials.
 Lomeu asserted the 5O00O whites in the north could not support the expense of adequate state govern ment His statement came as May or Carl Neyelstad of Petersburg, Alaska. urged the western Cham bers of Commerce 10 support state hood Lomen said a state could be created from the area south of the Yukon river and west of the 152nd meridian.
 Other Alaska speakers blamed the Indians Tor retafdlng industrial development along the heavily tim- bered region of the inland passage shores R. D. Robertson. Juneau at torney. said the Indian claims, re- sulting from an Interior Depart ment policy had prevented at least eight pulp mills being estab- lshed.
 The council voted to seek legis- lation that would end the power of the Secretary of Interior to create or expand Indian reservations in Alaska
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-01-16
TERRITORY GETS S7196
 FROM FOREST SERVICE

JUNEAU - B. Frank Heintzle- man. Regional Forester, U. S. For est Service. advises that a warrant for $37196.61 is being forwarded to the Treasurer of Alaska to cover the amount due the Territory from National Forest Receipts for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1947. This money, representing 25 per cent of gross federal receipts from the Tongass and Chugash National Forests in Alaska. is 10 be used fos roads, trails and schools by the Territorial government in t h e First and Third Judicial Divisions. An additional 10 per cent of the National Forest receipts, amount ing to $14.878.64 is used by the Forest Service for roads and trails within the two forests
 The amount received by the Ter ritory since 1908 for it's 25 per cent share of the Forest receipts totals S73z33489. The amount spent by the Forest Service on roads and trails, representing the 10 per cent of Forest receipts since 1908, totals $286,S59.74.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-01-16
ALASKA COASTAL IS OFFERED TEMPORARY
 MAIL RATE BY THE CAB


 Following a request by Alaska Coastal Airlines last September for a temporary airmaf rate. the Civil Aeronautiee Board issued the airline an order on January 3 to show cause why a temporary rate of 45 cents a mile would not be acceptable
 The rate would apply to the airmail routes for which Alaska Coastal has been certified since June 9. 1947. Prior to the certi- fication of the routes now serviced. the company had negotiated in dividual contracts with the Post Office Department since 1941. Un- der the new arrangement the com pany will deal directly with the CAB, which will in turn negotiate with the U. S.. Post Office
 The proposed rate is temporary to allow for changes In personal. procedure, and organization which may be involved in the new sys- tenn
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-01-16
ON CALIFORNIA VACATION

Mr. and Mrs. Roland Curtis left on the Princess Norah yesterday morning bound south on a Califor- mia vacation They shipped their new Dodge sedan with them and will disembark from the Norah at Vancouver, B. C.. and drive south, visiting various towns in route to their southern California where they will spend some time with her latives.
 Accompanying them was their dog King.
 Mr and Mrs Curtis are propri- etors of The City Market here.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-01-16
WRANGELL HI-LINES

LD44ohOs Henrietta Bradley - Shirley EyOn In a little fishing town, Where the rain is pouring down Is the Wrangell Public School The pride of the town With plenty of windows, It's long and bare; Succeed without And vanished inside. A large study had With a desk for a chair: And recitation rooms Beyond compare Too much English, Plenty of history; Where it all comes from IS still a mystery. The FRESHIES come first In any high school, They're always getting punished With the teachers rule. The most independent type Of high school scholars Are the HIGH and MIGHTY
 SOPH"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-01-16
, ,CIO ON RECORD AS
 AGAINST SPECIAL SESSION
KETCHIKAN Members

KETCHIKAN - Members at tending the all-CIO convention here this week went on record a- gainst Governor Ernest Gruening calling any special session of the legislature, unless he received as- surances from the legislators that certain provisions would be met.
 The convention recommended:
 (1) A graduated fish trap tax be considered CD Tax measures introduced at the last session by Senator Vic Rivers be considered (3) No sales tax be considered.
 The conventions second resolu- tion unanimously endorsed reap pointment of Governor Gruening as Governor of Alaska. The resolution is being forwarded President Tru- man, the Senate, House of Repre- sentatiyes and others concerned.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-01-16
BILL BINKLEY sOUTH

Bill Binkley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Binkley, went down to Ket- ehikan today with the Red Men party who are going down from the local lodge to visit the First City brothers.
 From Ketchikan young Binkley will proceed on to California and then will return to Corvallis, Ore gon where he will take a three weeks course in operation of can ming machinery at Oregon State College. Young Binkley will be in charge of the mechanical end of his fathers cannery next summer.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-01-16
RITCHIES no SFATTTE

the Ritchie Transportation Com pany, left Thursday morning on the Princess Norah for Seattle to spend several weeks vacation. They will stop in Vancouver, B. C., seY- eral days to visit friends and then will go on to the Queen City.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-01-16
FAMILY ARRIVES

Mrs Ernie Toaso and daughter Virginia arrived here on the Prin- cess Norah last Sunday night to join Sgt. Toaso who is stationed at the local Signal Corps office.
 Sgt. Toaso arrived in Wrangen the first part of December. Mrs. Toaso and Virginia came here from Waco. Texas.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-01-16
ON BUYING TRIP

Mrs. John Coulter, owner of The Gift Shop, left yesterday morning on the Princess Norah on a buying trip for her store which will take her to Los Angeles California.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-01-16
PHILCO BATTERY RADIOS EASY WASHERS OIL HEATERS G. E. ELECTRIC STOVES Wrangell Electric & Supply The House of Electrical Appliances
The House of Electrical Appliances

Who are bright as new dollars. The respectful type Of student you see, Are the diligent JUNIORS OF the highest degree. Last but not least. Are seniors so bold. Except at graduation When they all turn cold. Some people think Our team is mighty small. But we. of course, Think it's best of them all But all in all, Our school is grand. With a swell principal And high school band
 By Donald Manuel Clymer
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-01-16
SOuTH TO RnY

MT. and Mrs Dave Remmerden left Tuesday on the Alaska for the south. Mrs. Remmerden, proprietor of Irene's ladies' apparel shop will go as far as southern California on a buying trip for spring fashions.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-01-16
ARRIVE ON NOPAH

Arriving here from the south on the Princess N0rah were:
 Sonia Burgess. Carl Jacobson. Julius Mason, Frederick Marshall. Herbert Olsen. Mrs. Ernie Toaso. Virginia Toaso
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-01-16
MOORE FAWTTY s0UTH

MT. and Mrs. Charles Moore and son Bobby eft for the south on the Princess NOrah Thursday morning on a vacation trip.
 MT. Moore operates Moore's Cocktail Bar in WrangeI.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1948-01-16
A Travelling High School

Wrangell Wolves made a trip to Petersburg this morning where they will play Waswiek- -Torvick and Trading Union Best of Luck has been sent with the boys all though they will be welcomed back on Sunday. January Is. whole-heartedly.
 On January g. Wrangell will again venture into Petersburg, but on this trip will play the Peters burg Vikings. A number of rooters are planning on making the trip, also to help build the morale of the team.
 The Wolverines making the trip when the High Schools play. will try and get a scrimmage with the Petersburg Viqueens. This game, if played. will probably take place on Saturday afternoon, January 24.
 Basketball Schedule
 Jan. 1G-17: Petersburg ys Ket
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-16
6 SAILORS ARE FINED
 $500 EACH
Former Coastal Rambler Grew Members Change
 Pleas 10 C fly

Six f-rmer c ow mem CTS of the II. :. Coastal Rambler were fined s5O0 each tn mc-Eulg v Federal Judge George " olta iu J. s. Dis tiict Court he e. se ct had been enter ed pc of not guilty, defense ceiving goods stolen from interstate commerce.
 Although the men had previously entered pleas fnot guilty, defense at olne5 M. E. Monagle appeared in court today and stated that his clients desired to change their pleas to guilty. Only one of the men, Ray uond Court, 2I, of Seattle, was pre- sent. The otner five had been re- leased on S3,5OO bail each and have retmned to the States. Court was .nalle to raise the necessary bail ani had been kept in custody.
 re six sailors were arrested here -r t e FEB on Nov. 28, l947 and ac- cused of being in possession of 8 woolen jackets vi ich had been taken
 om 8 shipment destined for Ko- eiak,
 The otter five men are: Jack w. Switzler, A, and Bjarni L. Olason,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-16
Gold Weather
 His Juneau

Those Canadian cold waves that have been hitting various sections of the states during the past two weeks have evidently back fired and hit the Juneau section with additional gusts.
 It began getting cold in Juneau last Friday for this area and Sat urdav it continued with thermomet- CT going from 18 above to l2 above then dipping to above Saturday at g o'clock and "A hours later, the mercury hit the zero mark. Last night the cold grip continued 10 : degrees below zero, but upped to zero early this forenoon. Weather .orecast is for zero tonight.
 Plumbers were tusy Sunday get ting many water taps to emit water Wreckers were called out to get autos to steam up. Many autolsts atanooned their cars and called sxis and the taxi companies report q rushing business for the past 4o hours at least.
 There ale some gusts hurling a,out and they are full of icy tenn gerature.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-16
Engagement Of Della RipoIi
 Is Announced

MT. and Mrs. John Willis an- nounced the engagement ot their daughter Della Ripoli to ElWin Messer, son of MT. and Mrs. Jack Messer at party at their home Saturday evening. The wedding date has been set for September 4, st the Northern Light Presbyter- ian Church.
 The refreshment table was ap- propriately decorated with lacey clo h centered with silver wedding bells and tall tapers and a small sride and groom, each with the young couples initials imprinted.
 The guests present at the happy occasion were MT. and Mrs. J. V. Ccle and son Clifford; MT. and Mrs. Henning Berggren and chil- deen Mary and Elvard; MT. and Mrs. Frank Parsons, Miss Ann Thompson, Miss Roberta Clement, Carl Mueller of Chicago, Illinois,
 udy Ripoh, the groom's parents,
 r. and Mrs. Jack Messer, the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. John w His, and the guests of honor.
 After the announcement and re- treatments, the party adjourned to the Fireman's Ball where an en- joyable evening was spent.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-16
C.L. WINGERS0N IS GIVEN HIGH
 SCOUT H0N0RS
Many Awards Presented al Boy Scout Court of Hon.
 or Saturday Evening

c. L. WingersoIl. recently elected ice-chairman of the Gastineau District Committee of the Boy Scouts of America, was presented with the Silver Beaver Award Saturday night at the Boy Scout rcurt of Hcnor, by George A. 'a.ks, treasurer of the Alaska Boy cout Council
 The Silver Beaver Award is the
 ird highest honor in Scoutdom, nd is the highest which can be warded by local council This is
 first time 1t has been made Juneau Wingerson has been c,ive in Scouting, and has two sons Dick and Don, who are mem ceIs of the Boy Scout movement. IS. Win erson was presented with
 hank You" badge for con-
 .buting ne husband SIc two ons to Scouting.
 The meeting was presided over by Curtis c Shattuck, newly elect ed Disrict Chairman The Court of Honor was conducted by W. w. Futile, recently chosen as District Comm's sgoner and Advancement Chairman.
 Other special Thank You" badges were given by Futile to the Glowing Cubmasters and Scout Il sters: Robert Boochever, Leo ewett, Robert Treat, Harold Zeng- ', Keith Wildes, Robert Wagner, nd Vance Blackwell. Recognition vas also given to their wives for sharing the work.
 Boy Scouts whI received awards Il candlelight ceremony included iehn Hermle, who passed the Tenderf0ot examination. Promoted oo Second Class Scouts were: FL
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-16
JOHN NEWMARkER NAMED PRESIDENT
 ACC ASSOCIATION

A joint meeting of the retiring Board of Trustees of the Alaska Crippled Children's Association ana the newly elected board met at a no-host luncheon Saturday, Feb. IA, in the Gold Room of the Baranoi Hotel for the purpose of electing ne" officers for the year.
 John Newmarker was elected Pre- sident. Miss Ginger Graham, Vice President, MT. Oren Cleveland, Se- cretary and Mrs. Franz Negel, Irea- slrer.
 Mrs. John Mccormick, retiring President, turned the chair over to
 . newly elected President who an- roanced a regular meeting of the trustees to be held March l.
 Reports on the membership dilVe and the March of Dimes campaign were made also the report or the retiring Treasurer.
 Announcement was mace lilal Ms. Harris will complete the mem ersh.p lists for l948 and turn them in Saturday Feb. 2l. Anyone having
 enhers1ip lists are asked to please nail them before Saturday.
 Victor Powers, on behalf of the men menters of the Board of Irus- tees for 1947, in well chosen WorolS presented the retiring President WiVh a token of appreciation for the Wo- K ..on.p. p.ished. In thanking the mem aers of the Board, Ms. McCoImick recalled that it was just one year to the day since they had taken of- ice. The gift was beautiful lapei n with emeralds.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-16
LAST RITES ARE FEED
 FOR MRS. SpEpllNG

Last Ii es were held for Mary Gertrude Sperling this afternoon at the Charles w. Carter Chapel with the Perseverance Rebekah Assembly giving the ritual service. Dean c. E. Rice gave the eulogy and Evelyn Kelly sang. The chap el was filled to overflowing by neighbors and friends, and the floral tributes were elaborate and numerous.
 Interment was in the Odd Eel lows Plot at Evergreen Cemetery. Pallbearers were Keith Wildes. Stan Grummett, Dewey Baker, Lynn Forrest, Jimmie Morrison ..nd Ava Blackerby.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-16
Birthday Party I1on0rs COnneIl

Mrs. Lloyo Conneil entertained Sunday evening in the Terrace room Of the Raranof Hotel with birth day dinner for her husband, Lloyd Connell. The table was centered with red roses and tall cream tapers and a huge white birthday cake decorat- ed in white with pink roses.
 The invited guests were: MT. and Mrs. Hugh J. Wade, Dr. and Mrs. Wm. Whitehead, MT. and Mrs. Monty Grisham, MT. and Mrs. Ar thur Adams, Mir. and Mrs. Roy Car rigan, MT. and Mrs. Jack Hayes, MT. and Mrs. Pete Gilmore, MT. James McNaughfon and Mrs J. C.. Hayes.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-16
LEO DUR0CHERS
 MARRIED AGAIN

SANTA MONICA. Calf, Feb. 16. -R- -Garrulous Leo Duroeher of Brooklyn and film actress Laraine Day are legally Mir and Mrs. Durccher in California today.
 They wefe married for the sec end time last night, Mormon Bishop William Brown performed the ceremony in the presence of relatives only
 California did not recognize the couples marriage in Fl Paso Tex, January 2l, 1947, immediately af- ter Miss Day had obtained g Mexi- can divorce from Los Angeles air pert employee Ray Hendricks in Ju9rez. Laraine had obtained a California divorce the day before the Juarez decree.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-16
THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE-JUNEAU, ALASKA

ton Ergstrom, Jr., Richard Folta, Arthur McKinnon, Jr., and Gary Hedges.
 Several Merit Badges were also awarded. Gerald Wade, Eddie Dull and Donald MacKinnon, Jr., were given the Personal Health Badges. Dick Wingerson received the Leath- ercraft Badge.
 Donald MacKinnon, Jr., also re- ceived the Public Health, Reading and First Aid Badges. Gary hedges was made the first tender foot Air Scout in Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-16

"a. WEATHER SY OPsTS high which located southern Yukon yesterday has central Canada this morning The high which northeastern United located 1900 miles of northern C continues of Alaska distributor flow of cold Southeast
   degrees northern portion from fifteen the fell the
 
 
  Aeutn Canada
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-16
OSCAR HARRISON SOUTH

Oscar Harrison of the Juneau Drug left Sunday via Pan Ameri- can for a three week business and vacation trip in Portland, Oregon. While in Portland he will visit his family, now residing in that city.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-16
MARINE WEATHER BULLETIN Reports from Marine Stations at 1 80 P. M. today

MARINE FORECAST FROM MONDAY MORNING TO TUESDAY Alaska north hour Protected Petersburg outside mostly noheastery under g miles fair with ranging from minus degrees to Is degrees
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-16
SHIN POLICE CHEF

Walter O Sim. Assistant Chief of Police of the Juneau Police Department, took over yesterday as Acting Chief during the absence of Chief Milo Clouse. Clouse will be on a leave Of absence until the latter part of March.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-16

Baranof. f1gm Seattle, schedu- cd to arrive sometime tomorrow af ernoon.
 P inc ss Norah scheduled to sal cm Vancouver g tomorrow. rem Vancouver February IT. Frai hter Squire s met schedul-
 to il from Seattle Feb. Is. 4 eutian scheduled to sail from te Saturday.
 Glove H tch scheduled to sal tm Seattle Saturday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-16
NO BAND PRACTICE
 TOMORROW NIGHT

There will be no practice tomorrow night of the Juneau City Band if the present cold map continues. This was the amour -ement 7. 7e this afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-16

26, of Seattle; Gordon M. Leake, 30. San Francisco, California; Raymond c. Koskela, 24, Devils Lake, North Dakota; and Hiram John, 32, of Para, Hawaii.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-16
ROTARY CLUB DINNER

The Rotary Club dinner and dance held al the Salmon Creek Country Club February 14, was re-
 ertC& huge success. Homer Gsrvin said the reservation com- mittee turned in 85 reservations for the gala affair and in spite of wintry winds and the slick high way there were 84 present.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-16

Jack Chris Lokkee, of Sitka, and Ruth Howard, of Juneau, have applied to U. s. Commissioner Felix Gray for a marriage license.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-16
FROM AUBURN

Theodore Award of Auburn, Wash, Is registered at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-16

D. Wallace and A. Glenn o1 San Diego, Calif., are staylng at the Baranof Hotel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-16

Fern Eaten was granted a di- vorce in U. g. District Court tc- day from Liner Royal Eaton.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-16

Berlin is about 500 miles nearer Chicago than New York when the direct route across the polar re- gions is taken.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-16
WEATHER REPORT

D GU. WEATHER BUREAU . tPast 24 ,urs ending 7;2o am. today ? Tn Juneau Maximum 10; ? minimum, 3. D Gt pert Maximum, 4; } h IimJm, s. ! WEATHER FORECAST Juneau and yicinityD } Continued fair and cold to- , nj. h. and Tuesday, with , lowest temperatures near . zero in Juneau tonight. PRECIPITATION , (Past 24 hours ending 7:30 m. t,day } In Juneau None; since Feb. l, 86 inches; since
 July l, 7367 inches. At Airport None; since
 Feb. II, 3S inches; since
 July 1, 1856 inches.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1948-03-19

! the home of Mrs. Ruth l.. Rob-
erts. Other guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. Donald Taylor and son OF
Oklahoma City.
Mrs. A. z. Roberts, Mrs. Lloyd
Goff and daughter were Sunday
visitors of Mr.. and Mrs. r. H.
Ware,
Lewis Bond of Moss Point was
guest Saturday of Mr.. and Mrs.
@. c. Roberts.
Little Forrest Nell Fletcher
spent Friday with Mesdames R.
II. Ware and H. L. Lyons.
. Miss Maryon Roberts from
Broome spent the weekend at
home with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. @. c. Roberts. Guests Sun
day in the home were Clifton
capers of Gulfport and Mr.. and
Mrs. Lambert Roberts and daugh-
ter of Pascacoula.
John w. Roberts of Ocean
Springs and Klight Roberts. OF
Gulfport visited Wednesday with
Miss Maude and Elmer Roberts.
Mrs. Lester Mallette of Fort
Bayou spent last week with her
daughter, Mrs. Paul G. Carter.
Mrs. Paul A. Carter was a visit
or to Gulfport Tuesday.