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The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-27
ALASKA STEAM
 OFFICIAL ARRIVES
 FROM WESTWARD

F. A. zeusler, Executive Assist ant to the President of Alaska Steamship Company, who arrived from the Westward yesterday, said in a statement today:
 T have just completed swing through many of the ports of the Territory am pleased with the re- suits. It was evident that most of the Alaskans appreciate the fact that the Alaska Steamship Con- pany is playing ball with them. want to assure them that we will continue to do our utmost to carry out our avowed ocjectives in serving the Territory, that of rendering the best freight and passenger service possible, of encouraging indus trial development in Alaska, and of being force for civic good within our sphere of activity.
 we have and we will eesltinue to support the Territory "a all its laws and in all matters favorable to its welfare.
 "The Alaska Steamship Company is not a subsidized company, since the first and only interim plan ceased to exist over a year ago. We conduct our business with our own private capital. We welcome com- petition provided we all operate under the same rules. Favoritism by government agencies in the di- versions of freight, guarantees od traffic, and in the way of other subsidies to one company and not to all, is not fair competition. We know that we can meet fair com- petition with better and more eff cient service"
 During his stay in Juneau, Zeus- Ter is staying at the Baranoi Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-27
Defense Funds Are SIashed By Senate; Is Biggest (uf
 In History of Government
By EDWIN B. PARKINSON

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27-lR- Economy-minded Senators con- graduated themselves today on a sl, 400, DOC, ,oo0 slash in defense funds --"The eiggest reduction in any one 5ill in the history of our govern nent."
 The words were those of Sena- tor Elmer Thomas (D-Okla), who is guiding a multi-billion dollar mili- tary money bill through the Sem ate.
 The huge cutback ordered by the Senate yesterday included two items:
 A cut of $1,1l8,C00 ,000 in Fonse- approved funds for Army, Navy and Air Force spending during the l2 months which began July 1. and $275,000,000 reduction n money that both chambers had earlier approved for stockpiling critical materials.
 The reductions must be okayed by the House. where some leaders already were protesting sharp slashes in funds for the Air Force.
 Although Senators worked far past their usual quitting time last night they still failed to complete action on the huge military money pill.
 As it came from the House is con- tained $l5,90O, 100000. l.s it stood today it carried about $14,8O0.- 000,0O0.
 During yesterdays debate only one serious challenge was raised against the economy drive. That was on the cutsack in Air Force funds.
 The House had ailowed enough cash and contract authority to ex- pand the air arm from AS combat groups to 58. The Senate cut 1t right back to 48. but only after Senator Knowland (R-Calif) had forced a rollcall vote.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-27
G.l. DIVIDEND
 FORMS ON HAND
 MONDAY AT 20

Application forms for the special GI. insurance dividend for World War II veterans will be on hand at the Juneau post office, at the Veterans Administration office located in the Golistein Building, and at all veterans grvice organi- zations on Monday, August 29, E. E. Lincoln, in charge of the local VA office, announced today.
 Approximately 15,000 World War II veterans in Alaska will share in the $2,8O0,O 100000 dividend fund to te distributed to 16 million policy holders by the VA.
 Veterans whose insurance has lapsed are still eligible for the divi- dend. provided their policies were in force for at least three months before the end of 1947. Lincoln said.
 The application form is simple enc, with complete instruction on how to i'll It out. Ii veteran has misplaced his insurance number he need not be concerned, accord ing to Lincoln. Inclusion of his serv- ice serial number and his branch of service on the application will serve to identify the account. After the application is filled out, it is to be mailed to the Veterans Administration in Washington, DC. The VA will acknowledge re- ceipt of the application.
 Veterans should give the VA an address where they will be for at least six months. Because of the tremendous size of the job, the first dividend checks will not be mailed until sometime in January, 1850. The VA hopes to complete the distribution in June, 1850.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-27
HAWAIIAN STRIKE PEACE TALKS WILL
 BE RENEWED SOON

HONOLULU, Aug. 27-lR-Pros- poets perked up today for a re- sumption of peace talks in Ha- waii's paralyzing dock strike, now in it's 18th day.
 Federal Mediator George Hllen- brand announced he would ask the striking CIO International Long, shoremen's and Warehousemens Union to resume negotiations with the seven struck stevedoring firms
 Harry Bridges. union president, arrived back in Hawaii by plane last night from San Francisco. That apparently is the signal for a re- sumption of activity around the peace table.
 The 1000 longshoremen in the Islands first demanded a 32-cent increase, but later indicated they would settle for 26 cents or less They now draw $1.40 an hour. En- ployers have made no recent offer
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-27
FOG STOPS SWIM,
 ENGLISH CHANNEL

DOVER, England, Aug. 27-R- Blinding fog forced Mrs. Willi Croes Van Rijsel, 31, Dutch housewife, to abandon her bid to swim the Eng fish Channel today after IT hours.
 The plucky Amsterdam woman who was believed to have been less than two miles from her goal when she quit, took it in her stride.
 Ashore an hour later she smiled and said, T am going to try it again."
 Mrs. Van Rijsel slipped into the chilly waters off Cap Gris Nez rrance, at 7;26 am. GMT. Friday 12:26 am. PDT. She came out at 12:16 am. GMT today t5:15 pm Friday PDT).
 Those who were accompanying the swimmer said that by the time Mrs. Van Rijsel reached a point about two miles off shore the fog was so thick they were no longer abe to get their bearings. "She was still swimming strongly" one aide said, but there was danger we might lose her in the fog or othat other boats grop- ing for port might strike her" Shirley May France, American high school girl from Somerset, Mass, hopes to make her channel attempt either Sept. 3, 4, or 5.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-27
RE(EIvER5HIp ENDS
 AT PORT CHILkO0T;
 COURT ADJOURNED

Judge George w. Folta today agreed to termination of the re- ceivership in the affairs of the Veterans Alaska Cooperative Con- pany at Port Chilkoot.
 He instructed that Col. Otto F Ohlson be notified that, subject to filing of a final report. his services as receiver are no longer needed. Ohlson was appointed April 8.
 This action followed Attorney William L. Paul, Jr.'S statement in open court that plaintiff, c. J Burris, in the case against VACCO would not oppose the motion fol removal of the receiver, made orally yesterday by R. E. Robertson attorney for VACCO.
 After a very short session this morning, court adjourned until 1l am. September g, the time set fol hearing the case of P. E. Harris Company vs. Territorial Tax Con- missioner M. P. Mullaney, chal- lenging the new fishtrap tax.
 Court is expected to adjourn again aItout September g, as September 27 is the tentative date on which court at Ketchikan will convene.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-27
R0TARIAN TELLS
 OF CLUBS EFFORT
 FOR WORLD PEACE


 International und ersta n d ng through education is one of the aims of Rotary, F. H. Je.~kson, Dis trict Governor of the Club, told Juneau Rotarians last night.
 At dinner-meeting in his honor, Jackson spoke of Rotary's efforts in that direction.
 He told of the Rotary Founda- tion which sent 59 graduate stu dents this year from countries all over the world to study in coun- try other than their own.
 To further international under standing, the students so honored by Rotary International must live up to two rules:
 They must learn of the foreign country in which they study, of it's people and their customs, while they tell the foreigners" about their own country and its people; they must be visitors and not immigrants in the country in which they study--they must stay year, but not more than year. Jackson, whose home is in New Westminster, B. C., is governor ot the Rotary District which includ- es the northern part of Washing ton State, British Columbia and Alaska.
 He is on three-week tour of Alaska, visiting the eight. Rotary Clubs throughout the Territory.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-27
Sen ate Will. See vaughan's
 bankAttount.
By MARVIN L. ARRowSMITH

By MARVIN L. ARROWSMITH
 WASHINGTON, Aug. 27-R- Senator Hoey (D-NC) said today any adverse testimony regarding government officials in the five percenter inquiry will go to their superiors-except in the case of Maj. Gen. Harry H. Vaughan.
 Hoey told reporters about that after disclosing that lin a, measure Senate investigators are looking into the bank accounts of Vaughan, who is MT Trumans military aide
 A special subcommittee headed by Hoey is checking on whether improper influence has figured in the handling of government busi- ness. Vaughan is scheduled to testify when the public hearings are resumed next Tuesday. His name has come up at the inquiry nearly every day.
 In reply to questions, Hoey said the committee plans to turn over to the Justice Department evidence it has gathered about the affairs of John Maragon. Maragon is a normally talkative man-about- Washington who suddenly turned silent yesterday when the commit tee sought to question him about lot of matters.
 They include testimony by a committee investigator that Mara gon made deposits of $119,6086l in checking accounts over five year period. Maragon previously had sworn at a hearing behind closed doors that his income over the same period totalled only around S30, 0,O0O.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-27
ONE BILLION IS ARMS AID, SAYS SENATOR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27-lR-- Senator George (D-Ga) said today that $l l,OOO, 100000 is the most the administration can hope for from the Senate in arms aid for Atlantic Pact nations.
 He said the sum would be split between cash and contract author ity. And they won't get that" he predicted, until after a long de- bate, if at all"
 President Truman has asked $1,- 45O,000,000 for the arms program including $1,16O,s9O,OoO for the At lantic Pact nations.
 The House slashed the $l,l60,- 990,0O0 in half, but left unchanged the proposed $21l ,37o,000 for con tinued military assistance to Greece and Turkey, and $27,640,oo0 fol Iran, Korea and the Philippines.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-27
LOCAL IVA OF JSC
 VOTES, BARGAINING

Tn composing the news article on the Union Authorization Elec- ton held by the National Labor Relations Board. Friday, August 26 among employees of the Juneau Spruce Corporation, we wish the following points to le brought out, ? says statement made by President William H. Flint. President Local M-27l, IVA.
 T. The officers of Local M-27l have been striving since Septem- Der of l948 to have this election.
 "2. It officially gives the bar gaining rights to Local M-27l for all operations at the Juneau Spruce Corporation plant.
 "3 To the best of our knowledge, Local M-271 IVA is the first union in the Juneau area to be given the right to execute a Union Shop Agreement.
 A. The vote of 70 to in favor of Local M-271 IVA was great personal victory for the officers and men of the union since such vote can leave no doubt in any ones mind as to what union the men at Juneau Spruce Corporation wish to represent them in their bargaining"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-27
MASONIC LEADER TO ARRIVE TODAY
 ON OFFICIAL TRIP

On a tour of Alaska to visit the eleven Masonic lodges in the Terri tory, Henry c. Heal of Bellingham Wash, Most Worshipful Grand Mas ter of the M.W. Grand Lodge o1 Washington, F&A.M., will be in Juneau today while the Princess Louise is in port. He will be met at the wharf by a delegation of Masons from the Juneau and Douglas lodges, and entertained while the ship is here. The Grand Master is to continue to Skagway to visit White Pass Lodge, and return to Juneau in time to make an official visitation at a com- 1ined communication of Gastineaux 124 of Douglas and Mt. Juneau 147, in the Scottish Rite Temple next Tuesday evening at 7:30, at which Communication, all Masons on the Channel are invited to at- tend.
 Following this, the Grand Mas ter will fly to Sitka to investigate advisability of chartering lodge there. He will be accompanied to Sitka by J. w. Leivers, a Deputy ot the Grand Master. After returning from Sitka, MT. Heal is scheduled to fly to the Westward and h. terior to visit other lodges. On his way south in September, he is scheduled to visit the lodges al Petersburg and Ketchikan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-27
The W ashington Merry Go Round
tCopyright, 1949, by Bell Syndicate. Incl By ROBERT s. ALLEN, Substi- tuting for Drew Pearson, Who
 Is On Annual Vacation.

WASHINGTON-Ol timers can not recall Senate with. as many outstanding newcomers as the pres ent one.
 One distinguished freshman IS 3 notable event in the chamber. The current body is unique in that 1t has four rockies of this caliber as well as a number of others above the average.
 Also remarkable is the fact that the group made it's appearance ir a session of otherwise little note
 This is not their fault. As new corners, they have had no voice ir directing the affairs of the cham Der. That influence will come later as they gain seniority. But through their quality and breadth they have already markedly elevated the tons and stature of the Senate's legis- lative deliberations.
 This, in itself, is great contri- button. In recent years, Senate de-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-27
FISHING BOAT E RAMkED; , MEN
 REPORTED LOST

SEATTLE, Aug. 27.-tR- Two men were reported lost early to- day in the ramming of fishing boat by a cannery tender in South east Alaska waters.
 District Coast Guard headquart- CTS was advised by its Ketchikan station that Skipper Alex Didrick- son and Charlie Hansen were lost from the fishing boat Ditto in the 2 am. accident in Peril Strait.
 There, were no details available on the Dittos home port or the homes of the two missing men. The Coast Guard sent a plane this morning to try to locate the two men or their bodies.
 The Ketchikan message said three survivors of the Ditto were pick ed up after the crash. They were Matthew Williams, Charlie Did, rickson and Louis Minare.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-27
4TH ROUND
 WAGE BOOST
 IS OPENED
Union Labor's $ First Major Strike Started Today
 at B. F. Goodrich

AKRON, O., Aug. 27-tR--Union labor's first major strike for a fourth round of postwar wage in- creases was launched today. The CIO struck B. F. Goodrich, one of the rubber industry's Big Four.
 Ordering some l7,000 Goodrich workers in seven states to strike, President H. R. Lloyd of the CIO United Rubber Workers, said:
 Unfortunately, the company showed not the slightest interest in reaching an amicable agreement. We were compelled to take this action to protect the interest of our membership"
 Negotiations on new contract broke down last night just before the old one expired. As authorized by the union membership, the strike started at 12:01 (EDT) to- day.
 Right on time, URW's biggest Goodrich local here set up picket lines, halting work by 11,000 em- ployees. The other plants at Los Angeles, Cadillac, Mich, Tuscaloosa, Ala, Miami, Okla, Clarkeville, Tenn, Oaks, Pa, were also ordered to strike.
 The union wants: 2J cents an hour pay increases, $100-a-month pensions paid by the company, health and welfare benefits. The incustry- wide average pay for pro- duction workers has been $l.51 an hcsar.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-27
pRE-(0NFERENCE TALKS BEGIN ON
 BRITAIN'5 CRISIS

WASHINGTON. Aug. 27-R- The United States, Britain and Canada opened preliminary talks on Britains economic crisis today.
 The conferences at the State De- partment will continue about ten days. Then full scale negotiations among the three governments will be opened.
 Officials and technical experts of the three countries met in a fifth floor conference room at the State Department with Undersec- retary of State Webb presiding.
 The task of the negotiators will be to determine the basic facts of Britain's economic plight in prepa- ration for the cabinet-level talks which start Sept. 2.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-27
STEAMER koYEMFHTs

Princess Louise from Vancouver due 8:30 tonight.
 Aleutian scheduled to sail from Seattle today. due Tuesday.
 Princess Kathleen scheduled to sail from Vancouver tonight.
 Prince George scheduled to sail from Vancouver August 30.
 Princess Norah scheduled to sail from Vancouver August 31.
 Baranof from west scheduled southbound a. m. Monday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-27
Wagner 10 Build
 Radio Station at Sitka; His Sixth

SITKA, Alaska, Aug. 27-R- Owner William J. Wagner an- nounces that construction is ex- pected to start in mid-Septembel on the Alaska Broadcasting Con- pany's new radio station here.
 This will be the company's sixth station in the Territory. Others are KFQD, Anchorage; KFRB Fairbanks; KINY, Juneau; KTKN Ketchikan; and KIBH, Seward.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-27
FISH LANDINGS

Landed this morning were 45,000 pounds of sable from the Solar Dan TwieD. Salmon landed were 25,000 pounds from ~Elfin II (E. O. Swanson), 5000 pounds from ARB 5 tHenry Museth) 5000 pouncs from the Sophia tJdm Sharp.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-27
Lauder's Condition Is Reported Unchanged

STRATHAVEN. Scotland. Aug. 27 -R-A bulletin from doctors att tending Sir Harry Lauder said to- day there is no change in his con- dition. He had quiet night.
 The 79-year-old singing comedian has cerebral thrombosis (blood clot on the brain).
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-27
Snow Falls on pikes Peak; Chains Used on Autos

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, Aug. 26.-lR- Snow fell on Pikes Peak last night. Motorists driving up the famous mountain were ad- vised to use chains, although the fall was light.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-27
PIONEERS PICNIC
 HELD TOMORROW

The Pioneers and Auxiliary are holding a picnic tomorrow after noon at the Garnick cabin near the Winfield Home on Lena Beach.
 The bus leaves the Federal Build ing at l2:30 o'clock and will stop at the Garnick residence, 712 Twelfth St., for those who meet there. A potluck lunch will be served.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-27
RosseIIini Hopes
 To Wed Bergman

ROME, Aug. 27.-R- Roberto Rossellini, Italian movie director, said today he hopes to marry In- grid Bergman after her divorce becomes final.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-27

Screen actress Loretta Young has lost the baby she was expecting in February. Her doctors say she will be in bed for several days. Miss Young and her husband, radio advertising executive Thomas Lewis, already have three children.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-27
ROBERT EUGENE HERE

The Robert Eugene skippered by Fred Dahl docked this morning and sails late this afternoon for Se- attle with a full cargo of salmon in tierces.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-27

 ARE LEFT
 HOMELESS
Property Damage Esiimaf- ed 10 Run Into Many
 Million Dollars

MIAMI, Fla. Aug. 27.--IR-- A devastating tropical hurricane left hundreds homeless and caused property damage estimated at many millions of dollars today as it swirled across Florida to the Gulf.
 The storm cut wide swath of destruction on it's way across the peninsula after pounding the east coast and soaring the Lake Okee- chobee region.
 It swept through Florida's rich citrus belt and was last reported by the weather bureau over Pasco county on the edge of the Gulf of Mexico above Tampa.
 Stuart Red Cross disaster off cials reported at least 500 homeless in the east coast city.
 1000 Homes Damaged
 At West Palm Beach, the Red Cross estimated more than 2,OO0 of the city's 1000 homes had been damaged. Two companies of Na- tional Guardsmen patrolled the streets to prevent footing of stores whose windows had been smashed. West Palm Beach Sheriff John F. Kirk said they were needed to curb vandalism in the city's badly hit business district.
 A number of bridges were im- passable because of washouts ana wind damage.
 Casualties
 Two bridges were impossible around Lake Ckeechobee But the lake itself big killer of the 1923 hurricane--behave like lamb as the hurricane swept past. U. s. Army Engineers said the water level was well below the danger level. That took the pressure off at the start.
 Stuart reported six casualties and Fort Pierce two. The only death to date was a swimmer drowned off Miami yesterday.
 Red Cross and National Guard units teamed up to evacuate 60 storm refugees in West Palm Beach when winds whipped off the roof of hurricane shelter.
 100 Miles Per Hour
 Estimated 100 mile per hour winds broke skylight and blew off a section of the roof of the Conniston School four miles from downtown West Palm Beach.
 Rescue units boarded an emer- gency bus and drove through the storm to the school. The refugees formed a hand to- hand chain to reach the bus. They were taken to the county court house for shell ter.
 Another 200 refugees at the mili- tary trail shelter were moved to different parts of the building when water damaged the structure.
 Beaches Hard Hit
 The Palm Beaches were hard hit. hut so was Gelle Glade, on the eastern shore of Lake Okeechobee, where damage was estimated at more than $1000,0O0 by town offi- cialS.
 Up and down the Gold Coast" from Hollywood to vero Beach a stretch of 120 miles--the storm left houses unroofed, trees uproot- ed, shrubbery torn to ribbons. FORCE OF HURRICANE STUART, Fla. Aug. 27-th-- Here's an idea of the force of the hurricane wind in just one place.
 It ripped the roof off two- story building. flung it against the roof of an adjoining building. and then whirled 1t over to City Hall, where it damaged a corner.
 The roof stopped finally-on top of an automobile three blocks away
 ZIMMERMAN HOUSED
 MIAMI, Fla, Aug. 27.--tR- The midnight weather report from Lake Placid. in central Florida. read this way on the Miami bureaus teletype:
 Wind indicator blew away. Palm trees down. Observer will blow away if he goes out to estimate winds"
 Half an hour earlier he reported
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-27
WEATHER REPORT

 . Cu. 8. WEATHER BUREAU) . (Thi5 data is for 24-hour pe- . riod ending 7:30 am. PSTo . Tn Juneau-Maximum, 69; . minimum, 48. . At Airport-Maximum. 68; . minimum, 42. . F o R E C A $ T . (yuneau and Vicinity . Partly cloudy tonight and . Sunday. Lowest temperature . tonight AS, high Sunday . 65:
 . P R E CIP "A T o N . CPast 24 hours ending 7:3o am. today . In Juneau City = None; . since Aug. l, 5.56 inches; . since July 1, 1885 inches. .. At the Airport = None; . since July l, 2.98 inches; . since July l, 6.95 inches.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-27
FROM McGRATH

Ed Chamberlain of McGrath is a guest at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-27
ZIMMERMAN HOUSED

MIAMI, Fla, Aug. 27.--R-- The midnight weather report from Lake Placid. in central Florida, read this way on the Miami bureaus teletype:
 Wind indicator blew away. Palm trees down. Observer will blow away if he goes out to estimate winds"
 Half an hour earlier he reported a wind velocity of 80 miles an hour.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-27
FORCE OF HURRICANE

STUART, Fla. Aug. T.-tA- Here's an idea of the force of the hurricane wind in just one place.
 It ripped the roof off a two- story building. flung it against the roof of an adjoining building. and then whirled 1t over to City Hall, where 1t damaged corner.
 The roof stopped finally--on top of an automobile three blocks away.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-27

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