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The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
PRICES DROP HARD

NEW YORK, Feb. 1U.--lRl-Pfl- ces fell like ten pins today on commodity and securities markets
 The break was sharper in many respects than last week and was more widespread. Cotton and sev- eral other commodities joined grains in crashing.
 Stocks tumbled $l to s5 a share. Many closed at the lows of the day The Associated Press index of 60 stocks was down to new low since last June.
 Cotton and grain, both down their daily limits, led the break. Gotten fell the daily limit of sl0 a bale for the first time in more than a year.
 The limit drop in oats, wheat and corn followed a one-day rally in the grain market yesterday. Last week they had dropped the limit on three days.
 Lard, cocoa, hides, soybeans and cottonseed oil all joined the com mcdities that fell the full extent allowed.
 Livestock prices held at yester- days lowest figures as fresh sup plies were cut back severely over night.
 The stock market went into one of it's most dizzy tailspins in ten months. The slump extended to all departments. Railroad stocks and industrials slipped after a fairly fast start. Prices dwindled further after mid day. At the close many stocks were at the low price of the day Volume of about l,300000 shares was the biggest since December 31
 Cost of living items were down in many instances, but American Woolen Co.,, announced a price boost of to l2 percent on mems worsted suiting fabrics fer next fall.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
Last Words of Eisenhower 10 Fellow Soldiers

WASHINGTON, Feb 10.-4R Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower bade farewell to the troops he command ed ty saying that my fondest boast shall always be was their fellow soldier
 The Army today made public the message he sent out on Saturday when he retired as Chief of Staff. It said in part.
 To the. American soldier:
 Departure from my present post breaks many ties that are dear to me. But the separation is not com plete. I take with me the knowledge that, Eoth by law and in my own heart, my service with you shall not end as long as live. Assurance of such fellowship is my most prized possession, for no man can have a more worthy comrade and loyal friend than the American soldier.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10

 PROMISED
 BY S0vIETS
Russia 10 Publish Seerei German Documents of
 World War
By EDDIE GILMORE

MOSCOW, Feb. l0.-IR- Rus sians promised today to publish secret German documents they said would prove their charges that the western allies paved the way for World War IT.
 The Soviet information bureau charged last night that the United States, Britain and France had, in their relations with Germany, pro- vided Adolf Hitler with the strength to launch the second World War.
 The Russians said it was done by a golden rain of American dollars and by French and Brit ish diplomacy
 The Russian statement was in reply to the U. S. State Depart mems publication Jan. 2l of 260 documents captured from the Nazis dealing with Russian German re- laticns prior to world War II.
 Russia said it's charges were sup ported by important documents which were captured by Soviet Troops during the smash-up of Hitlerite Germany"
 Publication of these documents will help present the true picture of how Hitler's aggression and the second World War were in real ity prepared and developed" the statement said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
PAPERS LEADING
 IN AID INCREASES

NEW YORK. Feb l0.--tP-Na- tional advertising increased by a greater amount in newspapers than in any other major media during 1947.
 The volume in newspapers was up 35 percent over l946 figures, while total national advertising ex- renditures in all major media ad- yanced only l6.4 percent, accord ing to the trade journal, Printers Ink
 In December, national advertising expenditures were 10 percent higher than in the comparable month of l946, but there was little change from the previous month.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
AIeuiian Here
 Enroufe West

The Aleutial docked at the Alaska Steamship dock at 1l30 this fore Aoon with the following passengers from Seattle and Southeast Alaska
 Seattle to Juneau: J. w Brown William Carter, L. B. Chantry, Mrs Lloyd Gamble, Sharon Gamble, John Grover, c. C. Hickey, Mrs. L. l. .Hoisington, John Hoisington, D. C. Holloman, Ernest " Innon, Mrs Virginia Jones and infant.
 V. A. Kanka, o. I. King, J. E Lewis, Ruth Martin Mrs. Emily Newbold, Oscar Oberg, Mrs. Oscar Oherg, Mrs. Carl Peterson, Mrs John Sunderland, Wm. F. Smith Mrs. Wm F. Smith, w Staley.
 Eva Sullivan, H. Taylor. R. C. Thomas, R. B. Frazier, Gordon S Hall, Walter A, Johnson, Roy J McMellen, J. U. Stucky, Ivan K. Watson.
 Ketchikan to Juneau: c. s. Cain, Lola Carli, R. Cavanaugh. Charles Green, John Herman, Stanley Zuern, Fred Berglof, G. N. Hoyt, Fred Weir
 Wrangell to Juneau. Doris Barnes, Ion Bennett. Mrs. Don Bennett, Roy Peratrovich
 The Aleutian sails for the West ward at 4:.30 this afternoon with the following passengers: E. A. Shaffer and D. B. Kinkle for Seward.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
NELSON 10
 HANG HERE
 ON MARCH 1
Convicted Slayer of Jim El- len to Die on Juneau
 GalloWs

Austin Nelson will be hanged at the Juneau Federal Jail on March as scheduled. An order of execu- ton was signed this morning by Federal Judge George w. Folta.
 Nelson was convicted in April l947 for the first degree murder of gro- oeryman Jim Ellen on Dec. 9, l946 and was originally scheduled to have been hanged here on July l, l947 His execution was stayed at the last moment so that he could give evidence against Eugene LaMoore who he implicated in the crime as his accomplice.
 LaMcore was convicted here last week of the same crime but time has not yet been set for his sentence. It is expected. however that he will be sentenced sometime this week.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
TAFT TAKES
 NEW ANGLE,
 FOREIGN AID
Can't Afford to Give Away So Much thaf Price Con-
 troIs Needed at Home
By LACK BELL

CHICAGO. Feb. l0.-tR- Senator Taft CR-Ohio, said today the United States can't afford to give away" so much to Europe that price controls will be needed again at home.
 Taft came here to begin a mid winter hunt in six midwestern states for COP Presidential nomi- nation support.
 Accompanied by Mrs Taft. he will invade Minnesota Thursday for major speech on the home grounds of Harold E. Stassen. The former Minnesota Governor has challenged Tait to battle over Ohio delegates to the Republican National Convention.
 n an address prepared for meeting of the Inland Daily Press Association today, the Ohio Sena- tor declared that individual free dom at home must be the ulti- mate purpose of any foreign pol icy"
 Taft, who has called for a cut in the $6.S00, ,000, GOO proposed by Pres ident Truman for the first l5 months of the European recovery program. added:
 We should not he actuated by purely altruistic deside to improve the condition of lot of other people who have failed for cen- tlries to do the job Tor them selves"
 The Ohioan said this country wants peace and freedom through out Inc world But, he continued, | it is certainly not worthwhile to adopt foreign policy so burdensome on our people that it will destroy at home the very freedom we are trying to protect. We cant give away sums so large that they force controls and government regulation and high prices and shortages which threat en the very condition here at home we arc trying to protect" he said Taft criticized what he termed the New Deal theory that a higher standard of living can be produc- ed by government handouts"
 He said this country instead must put floor under the es- sential requirements of our lowest income families so that extreme hardship and poverty may be elim- mated"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
POLITICAL ANGLE
 ON MARSHALL PLAN
(BY OLIVER W. DE woLFE)

tBY OLIVER w. DE WOLtE)
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 1O.--tR-- Senator Reed (R-Kas) said today failure to enact a workable" Mar shall Plan could scuttle COP cleo tion hopes.
 Reed described himself as no great champion of the European recovery program (ERP) now before Con- gress But in letter to fellow Kansan which he made public today he declared:
 "The international point of view in the Northeastern part of the Uni ted States and on the Pacific Coast is so different from our Midwestern point of view, that if the Marshall Plan should fail (of passagel and President Truman could hang the responsibility on the Republican Party and if--
 Between this time and Novem- Ter, through failure of a workable act to be passed, Communist Gov ernment should be chosen to replace the present Government in Italy, France or any other important west ern European country, the Repub- lican candidates in November would not carry state east of Ohio (ex- cept perhaps Maine and Vermont CT any state on the Pacific Coast. '
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
FBI MAKES BIG ARREST
 OF CONNIE
John Williamson, Labor Secretary of Party, Is
 Taken Into Custody

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10-R-The Justice Department today announc- cd the arrest for deportation of John Williamson, Labor Secretary of the Communist Party in the United States.
 A department official described Williamson as the most important figure in the Communist Party against whom the Justice Depart ment has taken action thus far
 The Department said Williamson. member of the Communist Party's National Committee, has been pos ing as an American citizen for many years, whereas he is an alien
 FBI records showed he was born in Scotland 45 years ago.
 Immigration Service officials and FBI agents took Williamson into custody this morning as he was leav- ing his home at New York City.
 He was taken to Ellis Island and held there without bond to await deportation proceedings.
 Williamson has represented him self as a native of California, De- partment officials said. He claimed they added, that he was torn there in 1902 or 1903 but that his birth records were destroyed in the San Francisco earthuuake and fire.
 Department officials described Williamson as a member of the High Policy Board" of the Com munist Party in this country. They said he had been active in party affairs since he was 15year-old youngster in Seattle, Wash, in 1918.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
TRINITY GUILD WILL GIVE VALENTINE TEA

Members of the Trinity Guild will hold their annual Valentine Silver Tea Saturday, it was an- nounced today. The tea will be given at Parish Hall of the Holy Trinity Church between ? D. m. and 5:30 D. m.
 All friends in the Gastineau Channel area are asked to attend by Mrs. Alice Brown and her com mittee in charge
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
Cabinet
 Resigns in Body

TOKYO, Feb. l0.--iR- The Jap anese Prime Minister and his cab inet have resigned, but they will stay on the job until new Pre- mier is elected In China, as the civil war continues, thousands are fleeing from the danger spots, but the only escape is by air.
 Ceylon has won it's independence after 351 years under foreign rule. And in India the people of Delhi are paying their last respects to the remains of Mohandas Gandhi. Thursday his ashes will be consign- ed to their last resting place, the three Indian rivers held by sacred Hindus
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
Cry Of "po!iiits"
 Enters Prize Fued

WASHINGTON, Feb l0--tR-The cry of politics echoed on both sides today in the election year price feud between President Tru- man and Senator Taft CR-Ohiol.
 The latest jab came from Secre- tary of Agriculture Anderson.
 Anderson said Taft, candidate for the Republican Presidential nomination, acted for political req sons" when he declared the ad- ministration was trying to keep prices high for political gain.
 Meanwhile. meeting President Truman's request, the Senate-H House Economic Committee voted g to 0 to revive grain rationing to liquor producers through October.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
SCORE DIE
 IN FLAMES

ST. JOHNS Mid, Feb. i0.-lR- Twenty or more persons died today when fire enveloped an old peoples home
 A fire official said more bodies may be found in the ruins of the Hull House structure. It was a three story concrete building which shelt- cred indigent and i'll people.
 Some occupants escaped. Some suffocated or died of Eurns while still abed Nine bodies were found in beds in one room. Scme reached windows before collapsing.
 The cause of the fire was not known A 50-mile gale famed the flames quickly out Of control. The weather was below zero.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
Death Penalty For Tojo and "A Other Japanese

TOKYO, Feb. l0.-iH-The prosecu- ton indicated today it would ask the death penalty off Hideki Tojo and "A other Japanese war leaders.
 Tn effect, am asking for the death penalty for Hideki ToJo and tor Joseph B. Keenan. He will begin his summation of the Allied case tomorrow about 7:30 pm. today ESTD.
 That is, l am asking in effect for a liberal employment of Manila rope"
 The International Tribunal today dismissed defense motion for ac- quittal. The trial began June 3, l946.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10

Incl
 " ASHINGTON = Secreary of State George Marshall did some plain talking on the philosophy rehind his European Recovery Plan at a recent meeting with repre- sentatives of the U. s. Junior Chamber of Commerce
 The Junior Chamber spokesmen had suggested to Marshall that the United States invite outstanding young farmers of other nations to an annual exposition for the ex- change of information on livestock breeding, soil conservation and other farm techniques.
 That sounds like an idea worth considering" responded the Secre- tary of State. Its in line with what we are trying to do-helping others to help themselves. There has been a lot of misunderstand- ing in Congress and elsewhere about our European reconstruc- ton program.
 "The job before us it not so much putting oil in heaters or food On the tfbles of people less fortunate than ourselves. It is to encourage others, to give them the incentive to improve their econ omic condition. We supply the tools, so to speak, but they do the work themselves.
 Nobody can truthfully call that
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
STEAMER MOVEMENTS

Aleutian, from Seattle, in port, and scheduled to sail for westward at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon.
 Glove Hitch, ATC, from Seattle, scheduled to arrive at tonight.
 Baranof scheduled to sail from Se- attle Saturday.
 Princess Norah,' scheduled to ar rive from Skagway tomorrow at 8 q. m. and sails south one hour later, a. m
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
Competent Alaska
 Natives 10 Secure
 Deed 10 Land Now

WASHINGTON. Feb. l0.-iR-The Senate passed yesterday a bill to permit issuance of unrestricted deeds to townsite lands in Alaska to na- tives found competent to manage their own affairs.
 The Senate eliminated sections which would have required renun- citation of tribal rights and claims against the Government due natives
 The measure went back to the House for action on the amend ments.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Feb. l0.--tR-Clos- ing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 37s American Can 76a, AnacDnda 3lai, Curtiss- Wright A. International Harvest CT 8lhi. Kennecott 43as, New York Central l23i, Northern Pacific l7b, U. s. Steel 69i2, Pound S4.03il
 Sales today were l.460.000 shares.
 Averages today are as follows: industrials l65.65, rails 48l3, dtil- ities 3iG5.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
Sneeze Powder
 Sales increasing

ASBURY PARK, N. J.. Feb. 10. -(R-S. s. Adams, novelty manu- facturer, reports the sale during the past 38 years of more than l 100000 vials of sneeze powder.
 Gesundheit!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
WALKER GOES SOUTH

w J Walker, representative and manager for the West Coast Gro cery in Juneau, is passenger south on the Baranof for three week vacation and business trip to the States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
IMpERIAL5 LOSE
 WRANGELL GAME

WRANGELL. Alaska, Feb. l0- The Wrangell High School basket ball squad defeated the Imperials of Juneau last night by a score of 37 to 34. The game was slow and Wrangell lead throughout
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
Brig. Gen. Gafiney
 Going 70 Greece

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10-iR--The Airforces today assigned to the American mission in Greece Brig Gen. Dale V. Gaffney. who has been serving in the training sec ton of headquarters of the Alaskan Command. He was born in Met huen, Mass
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
POLICE COURT NEWS

Inez Vosotros was fined s25 this morning by City Magistrate Will jam A. Holzheimer on a drunk and disorderly charge.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
NAVY MAN HERE

It tjg) Harold w. Nelson of the MAS dispensary at Kodiak, is registered at the Baranof Hotel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
FROM KETCHIKAN

Cliff Emaid and Hugh J. Sin- nett of Ketchikan are registered at the Baranof Hotel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
BLOOD FROM SITKA

Slim" Blcod of Sitka is regis tered at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
TAKU MINE VISITOR

Axel Eld of the Polaris Taku Mine at Tulsequah is registered at the Baranof Hotel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
WASHINGTON VISITORS

Mir and Mrs. w H. Swan ol Aberdeen, Wash. are registered a. the Hotel Juneau
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
ANCHORAGE VISITOR

Norman G. Lange of Anchorage is registered at the Baranof Ho- tel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
FROM VANCOUVER

Lois Naughton of Vancouver, B, C., is registered at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
SEATTLE MAN HERE

Frank Wright, Jr., of Seattle is staying at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
Navy Tug Mafato Arrives
 Here for Recruiting Duty

The Navy Auxiliary Tug, the Mataco tATF-86l docked at the Support at o'clock yesterday af- ternoon. The primary purpose of the visit of the Mataco is to en- list men for the regular Navy and to organize an inactive reserve in Juneau.
 Men between the ages of IT and 32 may joint the inactive reserve. The requirements for this particu- lar service are as follows. all ex- Navy men may join the inactive reserve without physical; ex- Army. Marine or Coast Guard must pass physical examination be- fore they can be accepted, how ever those who have not had pre- vious military training and are be- tween the ages of IT and 54 do net have to pass a physical.
 Commander Babb stated that he has authority to enlist men for the regular Navy if they haven't had previous military training those of the Army, Marine Corp and Coast Guard wishing to en- list in the regular Navy will con- tact the Commandant of the l7th Naval District at Kodiak, Alaska. in the Naval Personnel office, of the Naval Operating Base.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
Meets First Jap

She met her first Jap around New Caledonia and the Ellice Islands, and her first battle star was earned ill the landing opera tions at the Gilberts. After a 50 day sojourn she participated in the landing operations of the Marshalls to win her second battle star 9th CT battles the Mataco participated in were Carolines. Marianas, Pe- laus, Philippines, and Okinawa Shima.
 The Mataco has a great history and those having served aboard her during the war have right to be proud and share in her hon. ors. Only those in the war fleet can know the pride and honor of serving on these gallant ships and in being part of the personnel of the fleet.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
WEATHER REPORT

W s<st thAsth thflb ~tt
 tu. 8. WEATHER BUREAU {Past 2I hours ending 7.2o m today Tn Juneau Maximum, 33; minimum, l4.
 At Airport Maximum. 3l. minimum, 5.
 WEATHER FORECAST
 Juneau and yieinity) Increasing cloudineSs to- night and Wednesday; not so cold tonight with lowest temperature in Juneau near 20 degrees.
 PRECIPITATION Past 24 hours epdins T:so q m today In City of Juneau None; since Feb. l, 10 inches; ince July l. 72.9l inches. At the Airport None, since Feb. l, 08 inches; since July l. 43.26 inches.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-02-10
Alaska Rescue Work

The Mataco has an interesting history and part of that has been rescue work in the past few months i'll the area of Kodiak and sur rounding territory
 On January 2, the Mataco was called upon to rescue the sur sivors of the ill-fated cannery tender Spencer, marooned on Cape Kanatak in the Shelikof Straits. Tn between blows, the Mataco picked up the survivors and returned them to Kodiak. On January l2 the Aleutian Mail ran aground on Arch Point in the Shumagins. The Mataco answered the call again and picked up the Aleutian Mail and lowed her to Kodiak
 During the val, the Mataco was commissioned on May 29 l943, with a complement of 97 officers and enlisted men After her shake cown cruise in San Francisco Bay, she began one of the longest tows in history floating dry dock to Brisbane, Australia This trip took 43 days and nights and she cov- cred 6,8o0 miles.
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The W ashington Merry Co., Round
By DREW PEARSON

Copyright, ls4a. by The Bell Syndicate,
 Inc1
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Opportunities

The opportunities afforded men in the Navy today are far great CT than they were even in the years before the war An enlisted man has the opportunity to learn many trades and vacations at the expense of the Navy. This af- lords many opportunities in train ing and modern fields of educa- ton not always obtainable to everyone in civilian life.
 Those wishing further informa- ton in regard to enlisting in the Navy should contact Commander Babb aboard the Mataco, now an- chored at the Support.
 Officers aboard the Mataco are Commanding Officer, It. Lewis J. Murphy Executive Officer, It. sjg) Harry E. Welch; First Lieut. enant CHBOSN, Walter E. Furm- erie; Engineer Officer, CHMACH, Alonzo G. Anderson; H Faltnoski GEM; P. D Hallum, CHM; c F. Walker, CMOMM; M. J Kulicz GEM; L. A. Milstead, CPHM NJ Hakus, CCS; T. Juniel, CCK.
 Open house aboard the tug was held this afternoon from to 4 o'clock and many visitors are report ed.
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Evening star., 1948-12-18
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