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Evening star., 1949-01-11
Columbia and Victor
Present New Records
On Smaller Discs
BY the Assoeioted Press

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE two
giants of the phonograph record
industry joined battle today in
separate bids to swing the public
away from standards that have
stood since the old cylinder records
were abandoned.
Columbia brought out a 7-inch
microgroove disc containg the same
amount of music as conventional
10 or 12-inch records and selling
for about Is per cent less. but play
ing at 1919 revolutions a minute.
That's the speed used by Columbia S
long playing microgroove records
last June and compares with the
rate of 78 R. P. M. employed by
most Of the $4,000, 900 record players
now in use.
RCA Victor yesterday made its
first public showing Of its new
6K Inch record that also contains
as much music as conventional 10
and IL inch discs and is expected
to sell for less. It will employ a
new record player spinning at As
revolutions a minute.
Can't Use Old Players.
Thus neither of the new records
will operate on a player designed
for the other-nor on a conventional
player unless it has been specially
adapted.
That puts a choice squarely up to
the customer. If he has only the
conventional type player he'd have
to get two additional players to be
able to use both the new Columbia
and the new RCA-Victor discs.
If he has a two-speed player de-
signed for both standard and Co.
lumbia LIP records, he'd still have
to have an extra player for the new
RCA-Victor platter. And some
manufacturers are coming out with
two-speed players to handle stand
ard and the new RCA-Victor discs.
None has appeared yet that will play
all three.
III Records Are Nonbreakable.
h On the other hand, both Colum-
bia and RCA-Victor, as well as
other record manufacturers, will
continue to offer their full libraries
on conventional records, so that
present players are not made obso-
lete.
Both new records are on nom
breakable material and both are
recorded only around the outer rim
"a feature which the companies
claim reduces distortion. Both COM
panies claim that their new records
give higher fidelity than conven-
tional shellac disc.
The new RCA-Victor player to
handle the company's 7-inch rec
ord will change from one record to
another at rate said to be much
faster than conventional record
changers. The RCA-Victor prices
are to be announced later.
Columbia's new small records Of
popular numbers will sell for 68
cents plus Federal tax. Small rec
ords of masterworks releases also
will cost less than conventional
records.
Evening star., 1949-01-11

wich. His father once served In
the Far Eastern Departments Of the
Once Of the Co-ordinator Of Infor-
nation and the Once Of War In
formation.
Sergt. Wilgu was born in Manila,
where his father was the editor of
the Manila Times. The son was
killed on October 10, 1914, by enemy
fire near Touls, France, in the fore
front Of the advance of Gen. George
S. Patton's Sd Army.
Evening star., 1949-01-11
Sergt. Waller {. Wi|gus
ReburiaI Rites Tomorrow

Sergt. Walter Ewing Wilgus, "a
of Old Greenwich, Conn. will be
reburied at 1870 pm. tomorrow in
Arlington Cemetery.
Sergt. Wilgus was the son of
Walter Quincy Wilgus and Mrs.
Ruth Martin Wilgus of Old Green
Evening star., 1949-01-11
Home Work Assignment Sends
Teen-Aqers to Citizen Meetino

The meeting was conducted by
MIR. Lloyd in the Hurst Hall, Amer
lean University, Massachusetts, and
Nebraska avenues NV.
Evening star., 1949-01-11

Get tough with colds!
What a ld-fghter - Florida
grapefruit They help protect
you 50 many sDdys. They help
maintain alkaline reserve. They
are mildly laxative. They are a
gold mine of natural vitamin c,
and provide other vitamins and
minerals. When q cold threat
ems, 80 right after I'll
Valley frontiersman., 1949-06-30
All CLUB CORNER

Members of the Mixing Bowl All Club met at the home of Mrs. James Hurley on June 16. Leona Jean Lucas demonstrated baking cornbread and Mrs. Hur- ley demonstrated baking bis cults.
 The next meeting will be held at the home of Joyce Sexton at 2 p. m. on July ?.
 Members present at the last meeting were:
 Darlyne Brager, Carla Drig- gars, Leona Lucas, Kit Johnson, Judy Bryant, Sally Hermon, Joyce Sexton, Nancy Jane 1ckes and Leeann Hoffman.
 NANCY JANE ICKES,
Valley frontiersman., 1949-06-30
Dining Room Closed

The dining room of the Ma tanuska Hotel has been closed permanently, it was announced this week by the hotel manage ment. It is planned to install a small coffee shop at the hotel later in the summer.
 Meanwhile, the former dining room has been converted to a dance floor for juke-box danc- ing. The room also is still avail able for rental to weddings and private parties.
Valley frontiersman., 1949-06-30
No Charges Filed Following Fight; Two Are Hurt

No charges have been filed against the Fort Richardson soldiers who hospitalized pair of Palmer men in sidewalk brawl recently, according to Mrs. Dorothy Saxton, U. s. Com missioner. Neither the commits Sioner nor the marshal can act, she explained, until one or both of the injured men files a com plaint.
 The quarrel began between the soldiers and Miles France in the Palmer Bar. The pair was hustled up the stairs by Bob Peterson. On their way outside, the group met Walter Niemann entering the bar. One of the sol diers, who was wearing cast on his left arm, cuffed at Mir. Nie- mann's jaw as he passed. He felled the man, and witnesses rushed to his assistance.
 AS the injured man was being helped outside to be taken to the hospital, Mir. France was found lying on the sidewalk.
 Medical examinat tion at the Valley Hospital revealed that MT. yNiemann suffered a clipped jaw and that MT. France had a broken leg.
 No witnesses who could posi- lively identify the Fort Richard son soldiers has been found. It is reported that the group came to Palmer with the expressed threat of making trouble.
Valley frontiersman., 1949-06-30
Carolyn Johnson Weeds Sgt. Otis

At one of the most beautifully impressive ceremonies ever held in the Valley, Miss Carolyn Johnson recently became the bride of Sgt. Harold F. Otis of Fort Richardson. The service was held in St. Johns Lutheran Church, with Chaplain Victor Pennekamp of Fort Richardson reading the rites.
 The VOWS were repeated before a candle lighted altar. T h church was decorated with pale gold and white flowers.
 The bride, given in marriage by her father, Arvid Johnson, wore a gown of white satin bro- cade. made with fitted bodice, full skirt and long train. Her fingertip veil was caught to a pearl coronet and she wore a single strand of pearls at her throat. She carried a bouquet of roses.
 Miss Ruth Johnson was her sisters attendant. She wore a floor length gown of lime green, with a gold locket as her orna- ment. She carried pink roses.
 Mrs. Johnson, mother of the bride, wore a dress of deep pur-
Valley frontiersman., 1949-06-30

ple and a white gladiolii cor sage.
 The bridegroom was attended by Kenneth Clinton, also of Fort Richardson.
 A reception in the church basement followed the afternoon service. The young couple left immediately for Anc h ora g e where they will make their home.
Valley frontiersman., 1949-06-30
Second Tour Here

The second group of tourists, which is seeing Alaska this sum- mer under the guiding smoke stacks of Alaska line steamers, is expected to arrive at the Ma tanuska Hotel tonight. The length of their stay is not defi- nitely known yet. The first par ty, delayed in train schedules, arrived two weeks ago to stop overnight only. However they toured the Valley briefly before continuing on their way.
Valley frontiersman., 1949-06-30
c. of c. Meets at Rec

Since the dining room at the Matanuska Hotel has closed, the Chamber of Commerce noon luncheon next Wednesday has been changed to former library quarters in the Rec Hall. Lunch will be served by the Coop Fountain.
Valley frontiersman., 1949-06-30
Independence Road Open

The Independence Mine road has been reopened to all freight hauling, it was announced this week by Clyde King, Sr., Alaska Road Commission foreman.
 MT. King said the pass into the Willow Creek district would be opened later this summer. It is probable that the work will not begin before next weeks holiday weekend. No date has been fixed for the completion of the Will low Creek road work.
, 1949-01-13
Cubun Rep. Drafting
Resolution On
Indonesiu for UN

The Cuban representative
is drafting a resolution for pre-
Sentation to the Security Coun
Gil which is planning to take
up the Indonesian situation to-
morrow. The proposal is along
the same lines suggested by
the United States, China and
Norway.
The Dutch Premier is report
ed to have conferred with fed
eral officials. Thus far, no re-
Spouse has been made to the
UN to release Republican Off
Gals. In the meantime there is
increasing guerilla activity
among the Republicans.
, 1949-01-13
British Ambassador
Confers With
President Truman

British ambassador, Sir Oil
yer Franks, met with Presi-
dent Truman to discuss the
Palestine situation and inform
the US. of British policy and
learn Of the American atti-
tude. The previous day he call
ed at the State Department &
discussed the situation with
Acting Secretary of State Ro-
bert Lovett.
The British government in
the meantime has issued a
statement saying that the
word of DR.. Ralph Bunche,
Acting Mediator in Palestine
has been accepted and that all
troops have been with
drawn from Egypt.
, 1949-01-13
Mrs. Gurdine Numed
Asst. Superintendent
Education Here

Mrs. Juahita Caroline was APP
pointed Assistant Superinten-
dent of Education by Cover
nor HASTE, it was announced
today. The appointment was
effective as of January l, 1949,
Mrs. Caroline who was for
several years principal of the
Junior High School until she
left for the mainland in the
latter part of 1947. She re-
sumed teaching at the Chris
tiansted High School in Sep
TENDER 1913.
After graduating from Hunt
er College where she received
her B. S. degree, Mrs. Caroline
attended Columbia University
where she received the degree
of NJ. A.
, 1949-01-13
Acheson Fdces
Senate Committee

Dean Acheson, the newly APP
pointed Secretary of State to
succeed Geo. Marshall, faces
a Congressional Committee to-
day, to tell of his foreign po-
Icy. Republican members said
that their approval or disap-
proval of Mr.. Acheson will not
be on partisan policy but his
views on foreign affairs.
A. A. Berle, one time critic
of Mr.. Acheson, came out in
praise of him and classed him
as well qualified for the post.
, 1949-01-13
Severe Storm In
Curibbeu Causes
Cargo Damage

Severe storms in the Carib-
bean seas caused damage to
much of the cargo aboard the
S. S."Janna''' of the Alcoa Lines
which arrived here a few days
ago. A generating unit broke
loose and a flywheel which
weighs 1850 lbs, rolled around
the vessel like a giant mon
ster during the voyage and
crushed almost everything it
Continued on Page A.
, 1949-01-13
Council To Convene
Next Tues: 5 Items

An extraordinary meeting
of the Municipal Council of
St. Croix has been convened
for next Tuesday, January IS,
at 1920 am. by the Chairman,
the Honorable Ludwig E. Har-
rigan.
On the agenda is five items,
among them a bill to abolish
the councils COMMITTEE on
Investigations" and another
calling for conducting an in
vestigating of all Municipal
Departments.
, 1949-01-13
New Generdting Unit
Delivered To RED:
Damaged On Ship

A new and larger Diesel
powered electric generating
plant was delivered to the Ru-
raj Electric Div. with the ar
rival recently of the SIS. Jan
ma. This unit replaces the one
turned over to the Navy dur
ing the war for installation
at the Submarine base.
The new unit with a total
weight Of 81 tons, was receiv-
ed by Nicasio Nico, Superin-
tendent of the Division, but as
a result of a buffeting given
the ship by storms the unit
broke loose and in addition to
damaging a large part of the
cargo, crates with fittings are
missing or damaged which
might delay installation.
Replying to questions about
the new unit Mr.. Nico revealed
that it is a Worthington, 6 cy-
Under, 4 cycle engine of 800
horsepower, which is 20 horse
power more than the one re-
Continued on Page A.
, 1949-01-13
Dr.. Jessup's Charge
~Intemperute Dutch
Ambassador Says

Replying to a charge made
by DR.. Jessup, US. delegate
to the United Nations, in
which. he charged that the
United States can find no JUS
LITIGATION for the Dutch action
in Indonesia and that they vio-
lated the UN charter, DR.. Van
Kleffens, Dutch ambassador
said that the statement was
Incorporate"
The Dutch ambassador was
addressing the Overseas Club.
There was no question of UN's
Continued on page 4
, 1949-01-13
~GqYptidn. Jewish
Leaders Meet With
D.. Ralph Bunche

Egyptian and Jewish repre-
sentatives met on the Island of
Fy'2odes today under the chair
manship Of DR.. Ralph Bunche
to begin talks on ending the
war in Palestine. It was the
first time that such talks had
ever been attempted between
the two.
DR.. Bunche has asked all
parties to refrain from any
acts that would endanger a
peaceful settlement.
One of the British pilots
that was shot down said that
the planes had crossed into
Jewish territory, for the pur-
pose of photographing Jewish
positions. He did not know
whether or not the flight lead
er had had instructions to
cross the border.
, 1949-01-13
ForresthUl Confers
With. Trumun Over
Unificution

Secretary Of Defense For
resthal conferred with Presi-
cent Truman yesterday on
changes in the law for uni
fication of the armed forces.
One of the points raised was
additional authority for over
all direction of the military
forces.
Mr.. Forrestha1 said he will
submit his resignation to Mr..
but he expects that
the President will reject it.
, 1949-01-13
India. Pdkistun Agree
On Plebecite by UN

Complete agreement has
been reported between the do
minions of India and Pakistan
on plans to hold a plebecite in
Kashmir under the supervi-
sion of United Nations Off
Gals. Commissions are set up
to deal with refugees and eva
cuee problems, dealing with
properly left behind.
1t was the second confer
ence between the two which
has ended in complete agree
ment.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1949-09-01

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Montana farmer-stockman., 1949-09-01

Breokins very tough clay sod is a brute of a job. but Noble cuItvot
have the design, engineering and stomino to do it costly and effectively. T
is readily seen in the photograph above, which shows q Noble at work on
tough coy sod of indian Reserve land near lethbridge, Alberta. One sire
only is required here to stop all gross growth and conserve moisture. La
is prepared for crops later with heavy disc.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-15
COAST GUARD OFFICER HAS BRONZE STAR
Award Made by Secretary of Treasury Snyder at
 Ceremony Here

Lt JgD s. G. Putzke, an op- erations officer with the Coast Guard headquarters here, yesterday received recognition for an act of valor which took place in the Mediterranean Sea in 1914
 Secretary of the Treasury John Snyder, at ceremony in the head quarters, presented a Bronze Star to him.
 The story behind the medal is this:
 Putzke was a radio man aboard a destroy-- the U.S.S. Menges. While on convoy escorting duty off the coast of Algeria, the ship was hit astern by torpedo from a German U-boat All the deck petty officers were killed.
 Putzke had seen two men blown off the ship and, although wounded, he assisted in lowering a llieboat and rescuing the men.
 Putzke is from Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-15
KIWANIS TO HEAR PAT 0D0NNELL
 STORY TOMORROW

Kiwanians and their guests can look forward toa most unusual program at the weekly luncheon meeting tomorrow in the Baranof Gold Room.
 | Pat ODonnell will tell of his tattle against the wilds in the Talkeetna district northeast of Anchorage, during the "A days he was lost from his hunting party and from which he staggered into Talkeetna September 29. The dramatic account, as told by O'Donnell immediately after his history-making trek, will be given in a tape recording which Xii wanian Martin Victor brought back from Anchorage last month.
 O'Donnell was one of a party of hunters ferried into the rugged wilderness country by Pilot Francis Dizzy" Brownfield, who is still lost, but believed struggling to get out, as ODonnell did
 The hunters left Sheep Mountain inn on Labor Day. Mrs. O'Donnell and Earl Bogey walked back into Sheep Mountain in few days, alter missing rendezvous with Prownfield. They arrived there September 12, day after Brown fields plane had been located.
 As there is nothing to watch in connection with the program, and the recording takes almost an hour, President Stanley Baskin plans to start the program exactly at l2 o'clock, and have it, con- tinue through the luncheon.
 Those who have heard the in formal interview, with it's first per son account of "The Story of Pat O'Donnell" say it is remarkable recording.
 The Kiwanis Club will be the first group in Juneau to hear 1t.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-15
} P R IPITA ITO N
SCUDDER AND ELkINS TO SPEAK AT NATIVE
 BROTHERHOOD MEET

w. A. Bud" Elkins, Fish and Wildlife Service wiidlife manage ment supervisor, and H. c. Scud- der, FWS fisheries management official, left today for Ketchikar and KlaWock.
 They will represent FWS at the annual convention of the Alaska Native Brotherhood being held this week at KlaWock
 They will discuss problems of conservation in wildlife and fish cries with the Native Brotherhood and outline the problems faced in making fish and game regulations that will result in the greatest benefit to all.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-15
SONS OF NORWAY TO
 GIVE CARD PARTY

Sons of Norway will hold public card party in the Oddfellows' HsN Saturday evening, December 3, President Elton Engstrom an- nounced today. Harold Sharing will head the committee for arrange mentS.
 Pete Hildre of the Annual Ball committee which sponsored the dance Saturday night in the Moose Hall stated that the affair was a success 10th financially and so- cially. A large crowd turned out and enjoyed the music of Albert Peterson, Phyllis Eneberg and Frank Pineda.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-15
CENSUS OFFICIALS 10
 ARRIVE ON BARAN0F

Two Bureau of Census officials will arrive in Juneau aboard the S.S. Baranof today to help in closing out the census of business in the Territory. according to Clarence P. Heating, Alaska super visor
 They are John Bell, member of the field division of the Census Bureau and Gene Harris, supervisor for the 1lth census area which includes Washington, oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska.
 While here they will aid in mak- ing plans for beginning the popu- lation census April l.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-15
NEW WAGE LAW
 NOT MUCH EFFECT
 HERE, SAYS EVANS
Bv Charles D. Watkins

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15-R- Leonard Evans, Labor Department representative in Alaska, head quarters at Juneau, said today the new law raising the minimum wage from 40 cents to 75 cents an hour will not affect Alaska much.
 Most employers in the Terri tory" Evans said, Already pay as much or more than 75 cents all hour. The few that do not will not be much affected by the increase. "
 Evans said that changes in pro- visions on child labor probably will confuse employers until they ad- justed to the new regulations.
 This, he said, is because the new law extends restrictions to employ CTS engaged in, commerce while, the old law applied only to those en- gagged in industry.
 The minimum age for child work is 16 years in most occupations and 18 years in hazardous jobs.
 The exemptions from minimum wage and overtime payments, Evans told reporter. will not provide exemption from the age regulations and this will affect small logging camps. Logging, he said, is a haz- ardous occupation and the minimum age in that work will be 18 years. Evans is here with Labor Depart ment representatives from Hawaii and Puerto Rico for an annual conference. He said he expects to oe here another ten days.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-15
JURORS IN BRIDGES' CASE QUESTIONED ON DIFFERENT ANGLES

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15.-tRL Extremely intensive questioning of prospective jurors made progress barely perceptible today in select ing the 12 to try Harry Bridges for perjury.
 Bridges, head of the CIO Long shore and Warehousemen's Union, is accused of swearing falsely in getting his citizenship papers in l945. The government said he was a. Communist and that he said he wasn't.
 Federal Judge George B. Harris, the prosecution and the defense all took turns asking the jury panel searching questions-even as to the occupations of husbands or married daughters, in what clubs the ven- irmen held membership, what they read
 Bridges listened with great alert ness, sometimes cupping his hand to his ear.
 The defense appeared chiefly in- terested in any union utilization which might be objectionable. Bridges, who headed some of the nations bitterest strikes in organ izing the CIO Longeshormen and Warehousemen, has made violent enemies in some other union quart CTS.
 Seven men and five women had been seated tentatively in the jury box, and each then was subject to the intensive interrogation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-15
POWERS NEW pRExY :
 ] OF BADMINT0M CLUB

Officers for the Juneau Badmin- ton Club were elected at a business meeting held last night in the High School gymnasium.
 Tom Powers was elected Presi- dent; Emma Neilsen, Vice Presi- dent; and Bonnie Merritt, Secre- ry-Treasurer.
 The meeting took place after the regular Monday evening playing session of the club. Club president Powers said anyone wanting to learn the game is welcome to go to the playing sessions which are from 2 until 10 pm. every Monday
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-15
ELLIS REYNOLDS
 TELLS ROTARY OF
 SOAP BOX DERBY

Shades of the Soap Box Derby!
 That important Juneau event of July F was recalled to the Rotary Club which co-sponsored it, at today's luncheon meeting in tAe Baranof Gold Room.
 First, President Bob Akervick called a meeting of the l949 Soap Box Derby committee for late this afternoon.
 Then, when it came time for the main event, the program was turned over to Member Ellis Reynolds, who accompanied the Juneau champion, Rudy Maier, to Akron, Ohio, for the finals. Reynolds represented The Daily Alaska Empire and the Juneau Rotary Club, co-sponsors.
 Starting his brief narrative of the colorful Soap Box Derby events in Akron, Reynolds remarked, "A good program chairman does his planning early. Harold Foss, tf,.s months chairman, loaned me his camera, way back in August"
 Whereupon Reynolds gave an in formal account of the Akron doings, illustrated by color slides he took. J. Malcolm Creamy operated the projector.
 The pictures took Rotarians back to Ohio in the summer, to scenes of color and excitement as the young entrants, carefully supervis- ed from the moment of arrival, went through training and tests for the momentous event.
 Highlights of the pictures were shots at the Y.M.C.A. camp where all the boys live from Thursday until the Sunday races; care, re- pair and testing of the sleek racing cars; bands and drum majors and majorettes in action; Old No. T." the original Soap Box racing car, and closeups of the race and the photo-finish judging tower. And there were good shots of Rudy and his engaging smile.
 A. F. Ghiglione, program chair man for the day, introduced Rey- holds. o. F. Benecke introduced his guest, Wes Overby, and was promptly fined when he identified Overby as the new office manager If Alaska Coastal Airlines.
 The only other guest was Ray mond P. Sanford of Anchorage, formerly of New York City Sanford is field representative of the Am erican Social Hygiene Association. President Akervick asked the club to support the Juneau City Band concert next Tuesday, sponsored this time by Beta Sigma Phi. (The Rotary Club has sponsored num- Der of similar events by which pur- chase was made of the flashy new uniforms band members will be wearing.)