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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-21
AWARD CONTRACT
FOR ANS HOSPITAL

Contract for construction of
400-bed Alaska Native Service hos
pital at Anchorage was awarded
yesterday. with announcement made
by Commissioner of Indian Affairs
John r. Nichols.
Three Seattle companies combin-
ed to submit a bid of $4,6l2,354 for
construction OF base properties, plus
certin amount of paved streets.
Awarded the contract were the
j. c. Boespflug Construction Co.,
Peter Kiewit Sons Co. and Norris
Knudson Co., with 1880 days allow
ed for completion of construction.
Preliminary work on the project
is expected to get under way this
season, but no major construction
work will be undertaken until next
spring, according to Ralph Mize.
ANS construction chief.
The ANS hospital will include 300
beds for tuberculosis cases and 100
beds for general patients.
Appropriation for the project was
included in the 1949 budget.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-21
Plans for Alaska Defense
Are in Operation Declares
Johnson; Are Kept Secret

WASHINGTON, July 2l.-tR--
Secretary of Defense johnson as
sured Senators today that adequate
plans Tor defending Alaska are in
operation but he asked to tell
about them at secret session.
johnson was before the Senate
Armed Services committee to urge
quick approval of $643,ooo,Coo worth
of construction projects for the
Army, Navy and Air Forces. The
work would be done in both this
country and overseas. 20
He said these represent the
most strategically and critically
necessary public works projects" in
GLIDING buildings for defense in
stallations and special research.
Senator Knowland tR-Cal'D rails
ed questions about the Alaskan
defenses. Numerous ether Con-
gressmen recently have been ques-
tioning means for protesting this
point of United States territory
nearest Russia and Asia.
Knowland wanted to know If de-
Tense officials had taken all nee
essary precautions" for Alaska.
johnson said they had but added
he wanted to answer detailed ques-
tons behind closed doors with re-
porters and witnesses excluded.
The bill before the committee
includes sl3O,Ooo.Oo0 worth of pro-
jects and construction in Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-21
STRIKE news
(By Associated Press

Wy l1ooCNAAtSd LlNoof
Striking bus drivers in New York
may vote tonight to end their shut
down. But in New York, and else
where, other labor troubles are
multiplying.
A strike has been set for July 81
by an A. F. of l.. union whose 13
hundred members process most OF
the motion pictures shown in the
United States. The union says a
strike would halt production OF
most newsreels and feature movies.
In New York about 65 flight COM
munications officers went on strike
against the American Overseas
Airline this morning. The walkout
was expected to affect departure
Of a scheduled passenger flight to
Frankfurt, Germany.
In Pittsburgh the Westinghouse
Electric Corporation and the CLIO.
United Electrical Workers have
broken off negotiations. Westing-
house said it wasn't in a position
to grant fourth wage increase.
In Virginia, the state government
took over operation of the Alexan-
dria, Bancroft and Washington
Transit Company just half an hour
after company drivers voted to
strike. The line carries thousands
of passengers between Washington
and Alexandria and Arlington. No
interruption in service was ex-
pected.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-21
l0R0pTIMI5T5 TO
ENTERTAIN HIGH
OFFICIAL FRIDAY

For the second time within a
month, the Soroptimist Club OF
Juneau will have the privilege to-
morrow of entertaining enc of the
high officers of the American Fed
Grafton of Soroptimists. Mrs. Lois
Bell Sandal, of Seattle, immediate
Past-President of the Federation
and Chairman of the Convention
Committee which will develop and
carry cut the plans for the BIZ
ennial Convention of the Fedora
ton, to be held in Seattle next
July, will arrive on the Prince
George, and should have stay Of
several hours in Juneau.
Buffet Supper
Plans for her entertainment. de-
pendent to some extent on the ar
rival of the steamer, include, in adj
dition to a personally conducted
sightseeing tour, a buffet supper
for Soroptimists, which will be held
at the home of Mrs. Belle Simpson
in the Twentieth Century Apart
ments at $50 o'clock. At this meet
ing Mrs. Sandal will discuss con-
vention plans with LEGAL Soropti-
mists who will be asked to organ
ize committee of Alaska Soropti
mists to act as associate hostesses
at this convention. The Alaska
Clubs will, in fact, fire the OPEN
ing gun in Convention activities,
as they lead off with the welcom-
ing reception, and Mrs. Sandal is
anxious to have full attendance
of Soroptimists to participate in
discussion of this event.
Open Meeting To Follow
Following the buffet supper, on
invitation of the juneau League OF
Women Voters, Mrs. Sandal will
speak at an open meeting, at. $3.50
at the Governors House. A men,
Der of the Unesco Committee, rep
resenting the American Federation
of Soroptimist Clubs, Mrs. Sandal
is also a gifted speaker, and it is
hoped that a large number of Jul
neau citizens, both men and wo-
men, will avail themselves of the
opportunity to hear her discuss the
absorbing program her group is
sponsoring.
A special invitation, to attend this
meeting is extended to all members
of the United Nations Study Group
and others interested in this vitality
important work. Soroptimists join
with the League in urging all who
can possibly do so, to attend this
open meeting.
Plans for the entertainment by
the Soroptimist Club are in charge
of DR.. Dorothy Noyatney, Social
Chairman of the club. Mrs. Ernest
Gruening represents the League in
its sponsorship of the open meet
ing.
Because of the evening meeting
tomorrow, the Soroptimist Club will
cancel its regular weekly luncheon
meeting at the Terrace Room.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-21
SALMON loss.
0F$3,ooo,o
IS PREDICTED
Packer Bases Figure on
Poor Season for Bristol
Bay Cdnneries

"A loss of $3,oO0,000 to the salmon
industry in Alaska can be expect
ed this year."
The prediction was made here
today by Haakon B. Friele, presi-
dent of the Nakat Packing Com
pany, one of the major packing
firms. s4
"At Bristol Bay" he said, where
it will be all over tomorrow morn
ing, the pack will run to about
$4,000 cases.
This compares with 100000 cas-
es last year, and 100000 cases
the season before"
The Bristol Bay pack is Of high
class red salmon which normally
brings high price and on which
the Territory receives substantial
tax revenue.
Friele attributed the decrease
to this years poor run, which
happens periodically" and to the
sharply curtailed 1949 season.
I'm addition" said Friele, "for the
last few weeks, we fished Sc hours
a week and had to be closed for
102, instead of the 60-hour statu-
tory weekly closed period"
The last bad years were in 1945
and as. Friele said the prospects
for next year are even worse than
for 1949.
To make the situation even
worse, the salmon market is weak
bringing Sc or 81 less case than
last year. This market condition is
due to the general decline in food
commodities, according to the pack
err and to the large pack of tuna
fish which is in direct competi-
ton.
1.-The outlook for Southeast AL
aska is better" said Friele shortly
before he went to Ketchikan this
afternoon, but I hesitate to try
to predict the pack"
Friele is enroute to Seattle, COM
ing here from Bristol Bay. He
plans to return here in August, for
the opening of the commercial fish
ing season.
The Nakat Company has three
Southeast Alaska canneries, besides
the one in Bristol Bay.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-21
STEAMER MOVEMENTS

Prince George from Vancouver
scheduled to arrive at pm. to-
morrow.
Princess Norah from Vancouver
due Saturday afternoon or eve
ming.
Denali from Seattle due to arrive
Sunday.
Baranof scheduled to sail from
Seattle Saturday.
Princess Louise scheduled to sail
from Vancouver Saturday.
Princess Kathleen scheduled to
sail from Vancouver July q.
Aleutian scheduled southbound
Sunday.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-21
70 ABOARD pNA'S
WEDNESDAY, Trips

Twenty passengers were aboard
Pacific Northern Airlines flights
yesterday as follows:
From Anchorage: j. Keep, George
Schmidt, Mrs. Petmecky.
From Yakutat: Curtis Irwin,
Frank E. Hinsey.
To Yakutat: Matt Gormley.
To Cordova: Mrs. Roy Ruther-
ford, Mrs. F. E. McConaghy.
To Anchorage: Earl Bright. Stan
Snyder, Charles Cummings, R.
Thorne, j. Mckee, j. Halves, Pris-
ella Parker, r. j. Feltes, Floyd
Guertin. Mrs F. Weber, Leon
Dahl, Chuck Davis.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-21
Option Taken on 3 Lots for Apartment House
CEMENT PLANT TO
BE GOVT. OPERATED
URGED FOR ALASKA

WASHINGTON, July 21.-tR-
An Interior Department spokesman
is urging enactment of legislation
to permit the government to con-
struct and operate a cement plant
in Alaska
william E. Warne, assistant Sec
rotary of the Interior, told a
House subcommittee on Territories
that there was great need for a
cement plant in Alaska.
He said the need was based upon
three factors.
/. 1t is essential that build
ing materials be made available in
the Territory at lower prices.
2. Alaskan resources should be
drawn upon to produce commodit-
les for Alaskan use to increase
the strength of the territorial
economy.
3. The location of a cement
plant in the vicinity of Windy in
tllC Ian DClt, WOOlu dllOlO q oCWh-
hill haul for cement carried to
either Fairbanks or Anchorage. or
points between, thereby improving
the balance of the operations of the
Alaska Railroad.
Warne said one major obstacle in
connection with the development of
Alaska revolved about transporta-
ton and transportation costs. He
said that shortage of building ma
terials at prices comparable to
stateside levels was deterrent to
housing and highway construction.
Warne said the need for CO.
ment plant in Alaska has been
particularly acute in view Of the
great construction activities there
of the national military establish
ment.
He said the military establish
ment is spending between one and
two million dollars a year for &C.
ment for use in Alaska and that
possibly a third could be saved
through a territorial cement plant
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-21
lose IN
THREE-HIT GAME
TO BEAVERS, 80
BY JIM BACON

Pacific Coast League pitchers
were mighty stingy Wednesday
games were won on
three-hit shutout performances.
Another was a six-hitter.
One of the three-hitters came
from the arm of Sacramento's Ken
Holcomte. The to 0 triumph over
San Diego brought the fast-movins
Solons to within 612 games of the
league-leading Hollywood Stars.
Hal Saltzman, who was released
a year ago by Seattle, had sweet
revenge on the Rainiers. He threw
three-hitter at them and enabled
his Portland Beavers to cop 8 To
0 win. 1t gave Saltzman IA won
and six lost record for the season.
He allowed none of his former
teammates to get past second base.
The third three hitter was the
work of Lefty Lou lost of Oakland
who notched 3 to 0 win from the
San Francisco Seals. Mel Dueza-
bou's two-run homer took stick
honors for the Oaks.
Hollywood and Los Angeles split
marathon doubleheader The
Stars rallied to nab the opener 3
to 2 in the extra eighth inning. 1t
was a scheduled seven-inning az
fair. Pinky Woods allowed but six
hits and whitfield seven in chalking
up his 18th win. In the loosely
played nightcap, the Angels won
10 to 5 after once trailing 4 to 0.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-21
New Action Taken by
Go Executive Board


ANCHORAGE, July 21.--lR-- The
CLIO Mine, Mill and Smelter Work.
ers Union executive board has vot-
ed to have the unions officers sign
nom Communist affidavits as re-
quired by the Taft-Hartley Law.
The vote is a change in two
year policy, and the executive board
gave two reasons for the switch. 1t
said that the change was decided
upon because of what it called the
shameful betrayal of labors fight
for repeal OF the Taft-Hartley Act.
and because of raiding and strike
breaking policies OF reactionaries in
the leadership Of the CLIO.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-21
FINAL RITES FOR
Lee SMITH FRIDAY

Funeral services or Lee H.
Smith. Juneau Dairy owner who
died Tuesday morning, will be held
tomorrow at 8 am. in the Catholic
church. Rosary services are to be
tonight at 7:30 o'clock in the
Charles w. Carter Mortuary chap
Ell.
Pallbearers will be Evan Wruck.
Lawrence Zach, j. F. Mullen, M.
E.. Monagle. Joe Thibodeau and
James McNaughton with honorary
pallbearers H. r. VanderLeest, Joe
Kendler, Frank Maier, George Dan
ner, Sr.. Frank Heinke and Ed
Jacobson.
Interrnent will be in Evergreen
Cemetery
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-21
VIOLENCE FLARES,
HAWAIIAN STRIKE;
MAJOR OUTBREAK

HONOLULU, July 21.-IR-Vio-
lence left Its mark on Hawaiis 81
day dock strike. today
The first major outbreak in the
bitter dispute occurred yesterday
Several hundred CLIO pickets and
sympathizers swarmed down on a
group of non-union stevedores get
ting ready to unload strikebound
freighters.
Police broke up the clash with
in 10 minutes. But 10 men were
injured and 80 arrested. Those
jailed identified by police as ILWU
strikers were held without charge
on suspicion of riot.
Circuit Judge John E. Park last
night issued writ of haheas cor
pus for the pickets. He ordered
Police Chief Dan Liu to produce
the prisoners in court today and
show cause why they should not
be released.
The international Longshoremens
and Warehousemen's Union struck
the Territory's six ports May 1. 1t
demanded a 80 cent boost of the
Sl.40 hourly wage for its 1000
stevedores. The employers offered
IL cents. Then all negotiations
came to halt
Gov. Ingram. M Stainback called
the legislature into special session
Tuesday to enact program de-
signed to end the tieup. A legis-
lative steering committee already
has drafted Is bills.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-21
MAKE PLANS
FOR 80-UNIT
CONSTRUCTION
Corner Of Fourth, franklin
Site Of & 10 8 Story
Modern Building

First major step in plans for
construction Of an 80-unit concrete
and steel apartment house in Ju-
neau was completed here yesterday
with the signing OF options on
three lots at the corner of Fourth
and Franklin Streets.
Martin Anderson, Seattle contrac-
tor, has taken option to purchase
lots 1-2-3 in block II, owned by
the Baptist Church and Mrs.
Harriet Wood.
Securing of the property for the
apartment construction comes as
result of the combined efforts
of Mayor Waino Hendrickson and
city officials, the Chamber OF
Commerce, headed by Fred
Eastaugh and Kenneth Kadow,
chairman Of the Alaska Field Com
mittee.
Options were signed in Kadow's
office late yesterday afternoon by
representatives of the Baptist
Church, Mrs. Wood and Anderson.
A six to eight story modern
apartment building with "efficien-
cy' units and two and three bed
room apartments. as we'll as a
ground floor containing space for
shops, Is the Seattle contractors
plan for construction. He had no
estimate today on the possible cost.
Foss g. Malcolm. Juneau archi-
tects, have been engaged as assist
ing architectural firm to draw UP
plans.
Tentative commitments from the
Federal Housing Authority are ex-
pected BY August 81 and within go
days thereafter. final word is ex-
pected as to whether the project
will have definite approval for the
go-ahead
Completion of construction and
readiness for occupancy is not ex-
pected until more than a year
from now, with November or De-
cemher 1850 as the estimated time.
Anderson, speaking before the
Chamber of Commerce luncheon
this noon on the housing project,
said plans were ready to go into
operation and that he hoped to be
able to accomplish preliminary
work this fall, but that no definite
commitments could be made.
Il think" he said, that with the
cooperation Of everyone involved,
including the FILA. the construc-
ton can become a reality"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-21
SALMON DERBY
Sp0RT5MEN AT
CHAMBER meet

Add to fishing skill, the aplllty
to remove a window pane, as
qualification for, taking home the
grand prize in next weekend's big
Salmon Derby.
This new skill would appear to
be a must for the winner of the
Salmon Derby grand prize Ford.
Grand prize winner will have to
take his Ford where she stands
or leave it in the show window of
the Alaska Electric Light & Power
Co. This is the story, at least,
that chairman of advertising for
the Salmon Derby, A. w. Blacker-
by, gave to the Chamber of Com
merce this noon at their luncheon
in the Baranof Hotel.
Blackerby reminded Chamber
members that it was necessary to
remove large pane of glass from
the front OF The AEL&P building to
get the prize car on to the display
floor. He quipped that it might
be a good idea to make the lucky
winner work for his winnings.
BLACKBERRY and Keith Wildes, gen.
eral co-chairmen for the Territorial
Sportsmen, Inc. sponsored 1949
Salmon Derby, were on hand at
today's Chamber meeting to report
on final plans.
Three detectives of the Derby, as
Sportsmen see them, are the pro-
viding of entertainment, business
stimulation and conservation
BLACKBERRY said plans are being
made to use extra profits from the
affair in lake stocking.
He emphasized the point that fl
nancial reports on the Derby will
be made public information with
books open for inspection at all
times.
He also asked that anyone hav-
ing a boat or space on a boat
available for the three-day Derby
notify Robert Boochever, chairman
of the boat committee. Tickets are
available at all sporting goods
stores.
Several distinguished guests met
with the Chamber today.
Haakon B. Friele, president of
the Nakat Packing Co., gave a
brief comment on salmon fisheries
in the Bristol Bay area. Martin
Anderson, Seattle contractor, was
called on to give up-to-date infor-
nation on plans for construction Of
an apartment building in Juneau.
William M. jain, superintendent
of schools, Haines, reminded Ju-
neauites that moose season opens
September /, and to come up to
get your winter supply of meat.
Winfield S. Pullen, Jr., on his
first visit here since 1885, William
Corbus, new President of the Al
aska Electric Light and Power Co.,
and Richard Hardy manager of
the American Type Founders in
Seattle, were all called on for a
brief comment.
Commodore Jack Burford of the
Juneau Yacht Club spoke a few
words of thanks to the Chamber
for their cooperation in the last
weekends Capital-to-Capital Cruis-
err Race.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-21
Kodiak Bear Cubs
Landed in Seattle;
Gave Agent a Bell

SEATTLE, July 2l.--R- Two
four month-old Kodiak bear cubs
arrived by airrlane from Kodiak
yesterday and were taken to the
Woodland Park Zoo.
One will remain here, the other
being slated for Salt Lake City.
They knocked Walter Muller,
Alaska Air Lines agent at Kodiak,
off a truck while being loaded for
their southbound trip.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-21
SEVEN DEAD.
pLAMECRASH
AT SEATTLE

SEATTLE, July 2l-tR-Block-
long Harvey Street was like a
carnival of death" today as crowds
of curious milled through the de-
bris-laden area to- see the destruc-
ton wrought by a crippled nom
scheduled twin-engined Gas air.
liner.
Police Chief George D. Eastman
estimated that more than 10000
persons damned the area in a
three-hour span last night, less
than "a hours after the plane car
ried its 80 occupants on a DEATH
dealing plunge through power lines
and into five Southside homes.
Peanut ice cream and popcorn
vendors had a bonanza.
Meanwhile, the death toll stood
at -seven, Five of the victims were
residents of houses struck by the
plane. One was a plane passenger
and the seventh body, still uniden-
titled, is presumed to he that of q
plane passenger not accounted for
The latest death was that of Pete
Chumos, &c, of Seattle.
Thirty-one persons were injured.
Amos E. Heacock, President OF
Air Transport Associates, Inc.
owners of the Inflated plane, said
last night the company had beer
cleared by Civil Aeronautics Adj
mihistration Authorities for con-
tinued operations.
Full operations, of all aircraft IN
our fleet has been resumed" he
said. The company has four othe:
C-46s in its fleet. We mailed
check for renewed aviation insur-
ance policy just before the crash
He said the line had up to ST.
100000 protection for passengers In
the tragic crash, and up to $780,
600 public liability and property
damage coverage.
The plane crashed at 1908 pm
(PDT) Tuesday when its left en-
CINE sputtered, then failed, during
takeoff from Boeing Field. 1t was
enroute to Chicago.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-21
The W ashington
Merry Go Round
" DREW PEARSON
Icopyright. 1898, py Ben Syndicate. Incl

iCopyright, 1919, by Bell Syndicate. Incl
~ ASHINGTON- Some people,
including John L. Lewis, seem to
have forgotten his all-too-familiar
refrain: mo Contract; No Work"
For today, John L. and the min
ers are doing what they vowed
could not be done in the past. They
have no contract, yet they are
working
There is a secret but excellent
reason for this.
John l.. is not above making a
deal with the mine owners, and
he has made one now. 1t was no
accident that he recently declared
that the coal industry needed a
car. In fact, such car has
been agreed upon by Lewis and
the northern operators.
He is George Moses of the Prick
Company
And after his appointment is
formally announced, the mine
workers will get either a raise or
an increase in the welfare fund.
This has been agreed upon in adj
vance, and that is the reason John
L. is violating his old adage: mo
Contract, No Work"
Note-The Justice Department is
investigating another angle OF
Lewis cooperation with the mine
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-21
American League
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK. July 21.-tR-Clos-
ing quotation of Alaska Juneau
mine stock today is 3A, American
Can 81, Anaconda 28A, Curtiss-
Wright 8h, International Harvest
er 261s, Kennecott 465s, New York
Central 10, Northern Pacific 1915 (,
U. S. Steel 22%, Pound $4.03 8 us.
Sales today were 10000 shares.
Averages today are as follows
industrials 174.61, rails 44.87, util-
tiles 1914.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-21
JUNEAU CITY BAND
new UNIFORMS HERE;
DELIVERY AT CASTERS

The new uniforms for the Juneau
City Band have arrived and are
ready for delivery at Casters Mems
Wear Shop. Musicians are ask
ed to call for their uniforms at
the earliest possible time,
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-21
ANS ARCHITECT RETURNS

Ernest Page, architect for the Al
aska Native Service, was back on
the job today after returning yes
terday from Seattle and a three
month disqualification.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-21
WEATHER REPORT
10. g. WEATHER BUREAU

. 70. g. WEATHER BUREAU
. (This data is for 24-hour Pc
. riod ending $50 am. PSTD
. In Juneau Maximum, 81;
. minimum, 40.
. At Airport-Maximum, Sc;
. minimum, As.
. FORECAST
. duncan and Vicinity,
. Cloudy with occasional
. showers tonight. Cloudy
. with rain Friday. Low
. tonight around As. High on
. Friday near So.
, PR E C. IPl r. Att ON
. Past ~ hours ending 7:30 . M today I
. In Juneau lis inches;
. since July l, 800 inches.
. At Airport = .08 inches; !,
. since July i, 1874 inches.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-21
Detroit Pays Last
Respects 10 Murphy

DETROIT, Mich, July 21-R-
This city is paying its last respects
today to the late Supreme Court
Justice Frank Murphy. The jurist
started on the road to fame in
Detroit, and he died there Tues
day at the age of SO. Later today
Michigan State Police will escort
the body to Murphy's native Har-
Dor Beach, where funeral services
will be held tomorrow.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-21
FROM sITKA

Andy Carlson of Sitka registered
yesterday at the Gastineau.
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