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Evening star., 1949-06-16
By Harry Lever


The man whose Office window
faces some of the worlds busiest
airport runways today commend
ed the young people who viii par
ticipate In the forthcoming Ma
tional Capital model meet "for
the important part they are play
ing in making the United States
q leading air power"
These words and . promise to
attend the big model meet at
Andrews Air Force Base on Sun
day. June 26. came from Bennett
H. Grifiin, administrator Of WASH
ington National Airport.
lam one who recognizes the in
valuable benefits the aviation in
dusSry has and still will receive
from the National Capital Model
Air Show and many. many other
similar groups throughout the
country" Mr.. Griffin said.
The administration. who has
charge of a $50, 0,000. 900 enterprise
in National Airport, added that
much of Americas chronological
advancement of science can "be
attributed to these youngsters who
have been connected with model
airplane building.
Barrett Indorses Show.
Supt. of Police Robert J. Barrett
also added his words Of indorse-
ment to the model meet, which Is
sponsored on a nonprofit. nom
commercial basis by The Star,
National Airport Club and Vet
Grams Of Foreign Wars in associa-
ton with the Plymouth dealers
of Metropolitan Washington.
Others who have indorsed the
meet include Defense Secretary
johnson, Gen. Hoyt 8. vanden-
berg. chief Of staff Of the Air
Force; Admiral Louis Denfeld,
chief of naval operations; Attor-
ney General Clark, j. Edgar
Hoover. FBI director; D. w. Rent
eel. civil aeronautics administra-
tor, and Joseph J. O'Connell,
chairman Of the Civil Aeronautics
Board.
The Military Air Transport
Service Of the Air Force is ar
ranging q giant aerial salute to
the show. It will include jet
aerobatic flights by the Air Forces
top jet team. and closs forma-
ton sn.a. low-alt!tude precision fly
ing by other defense units.
In addition. MATS will have
many airplanes ahd the latest in
eviation equipment on ground dis
play. open to public inspection.
To accommodate an expected
crowd Of about 100000 persons.
there will be space for parking
Evening star., 1949-06-16

start at sam, when the S-ss con.
testants VIII warm up their lit;l
ships. The aerial display vii b
held at 5 pu- while the scores @.
the contestants are being TALKED
prior to the awarding Of q large
array Of trophies donated BY com
mercial aiyi.nes. aviation man
and other groups.
Entry blanks sttIl may be Oh
tanned at any hobby shop IN the
District and vicinity or ~ any OF
the Plymouth Dealers OF Metro
politan Washington. Contestants
are limited TO 500.
Evening star., 1949-06-16
Miss Dorroeh's Appointment

Mary A. Darragh. former pro-
baton offieer Of Juvenile Court.
has been appointed assistant pro-
feSsor At the Boston College school
of social work. II was announced
today. Miss Darragh. who served
with Juvenile Court here during
i94l and ls42. has been an in
structor at Boston University.
Evening star., 1949-06-16

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ell for the past
nine years A
clerk In a hard
ware store here
for 30 years
Mr.. Barney Is
asst s Mt IRE
c hief Of the
Evening star., 1949-06-16

| SO, 900 cars at Andrews without
charge. Bus companies now are
preparing special schedules for
transporting those without cars to
the meet and back.
The all-day model show will
Evening star., 1949-06-16
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assume his 6atses as MRyue cr
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Evening star., 1949-06-16

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Evening star., 1949-06-16

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-26
Trial Dale Sci fo,
 Fails, Alaska Case

SPOKANE, Wash, Jan. 26.-lR- Pershing J. Fails, charged with em- bezzlement and Justification of gov ernment records on Seward, Alas ka, housing project, was denied the privilege of entering a nolo con- tendere plea in federal court yester- day.
 Judge Sam Driver said in denying the privilege that it is usually re- served for cases where regulatory statutes are involved. The nolc contendere plea means that the de- fendant neither denies nor admits cult Under such a plea the court is allowed to impose any sentence u determines just up to the lesal maximum for the charge.
 Fails case was continued to Feb 3 and his bond reduced from s250O to $500 on the motion of his attor- ney.
 The defendant is accused of fail ing to properly account for public funds while he was manager of a government housing project at Sew ard. The case was transferred to the Spokane district for trial.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-26
COMMENTS OF LEGISLATORS
 ON MESSAGE
By JAMES HUTCHINSON

Response by Territorial Leg .slators to Governor Gruening's message varied from exuberant Democratic enthusiasm to sharp criticism by conservative Senate Republicans Middle-of the o d Republicans generally received it well, although some questioned the size of the program suggested.
 Sen. Steve McCutcheon and Rep Clarence Heating, Anchorage Dem- ocrats, lauded it as "the best mes sage he ever delivered"
 Sen. William Munz of Nome, g member of the Republican minority which consistently has opposed ths Governors proposals, described il as a fantastic document, outlining a program of expansion which, aside from being unreasonable, will not only discourage any new enterprise but drive out old ones"
 House Speaker Stanley McCutch- con said the Governors careful survey of needs was extremely help full. I'm sure his program will meet with enthusiastic response in the House."
 Sen. Charles Jones e. Nome, an other conservative Republican, con- mented that the speech was "com- prehensive, very elaborate, quite expensive and lacking in definite particulars on who will pay for it which we know will be us" Senate President Gunnard Enge- breth: Tt was splendid and car ried much stronger punch than his special session message En- gebreth was pleased by the invita- ton for leg slators to look into per formances of the administrative of- fices.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-26

Pioneers are: Frank Garnick, Pres ident; Floyd Fagerson, First Vice President; William H. Biggs, Sec ond Vice President; Jack Kearney Secretary John Beck, Treasurer Dean c. E. Rice, Chaplain; Judge Felix Gray, Historian; Ed Sweeney, Sergeant-at-Arms Ed Garnick, Doorkeeper
 Auxiliary officers are: Anita Garnick, President; Irene Mckinley Vice President; Frances Stephen son Secretary; Lila Lane, Treasur- CT; Josephine White, Historian; Jo Jensen, Chaplain; Dorothy Russell, Sergeant-at-Arms Anna Bedding, Guide; Elsie Soioulis, Musician; Matilda Streed, Doorkeeper; Helen Rice, Trustee.
 Following the installation. there will be a joint social get together. Rcsina Staveland is chairman of the refreshment committee. All visiting Sisters and Brothers are cordially invited to attend.
 The Grand Igloo of the Pioneers of Alaska will convene in Juneau on February g. Grand Igloo dele gates from the Auxiliary will be: Lottie Spickett, Delegate At Large; Lillie Hooker, Helen Rice, Daisy
  Fagerson, Delegates; and Nell Biggs, Elsie Sofoulis, and Helen Friend, Alternates.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-26
NO BREAK BETWEEN
 WEBB, TOPPING ON :.
 NY YANKEE AFFAIRS

NEW YORK, San. 26.-tR-Del Webb. the Arizona contractor who is part owner of the New York Yan- kees, says he will throw his full personal and financial support" behind the Yankees newest foot ball venture.
 Denying he had ever disagreed with his partner, Dan Topping, on football operations, Webb stated:
 q am in full agreement with Topping on all Yankee matters, baseball and football"
 In a prepared statement, Webb re- ferred to numerous stories of disa- greement in the New York front office and termed "all of them quite false"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-26
HJALMAR SAARELA, FORMER D0UGLASITE,
 DIES IN ANCHORAGE

Friends dating of the family's residence in Douglas some years ago will be sorry to learn of the death of Hjalmar Saarela, 66, who passed away in Anchorage, Wednesday, af- ter a long illness. He is survived by h.s wife Olga, and son, Leo. Hjalmar Saarela was a miner at Treadwell and later became a prop erty owner at Fairbanks, where he had apartments and Finnish bath. The family has lived in Anchorage
 in recent years.
 Leo Saarela, instructor in mining extension for the University of AL aska, was given extension courses in ketchikan when he received word of his fathers death. He was in Ju- neau overnight Friday en route tc Anchorage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-26
Says Washington Is Potential pIa(e
 For U. S. Enemies

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 26.-tR- There are more actual and poten- tial' enemies in Washington, D. C., than could enter the United States through Alaska, says the Rev. Father Bernard R. Hubbard, the famed Glacier Priest"
 We're terribly and woefully weak in Washington" Father Hubbard said yesterday at news confer ence prior to a speaking engage ment. There's too much liberalism there in disguise for leftism"
 Alaska is in the middle, all right" he said. Tt is our nearest approach to both the Soviet Re- publics and the countries behind the Iron Curtain. But look on Alaska as utterly an offensive base. It should be built up. There is need for more housing and equip ment."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-26
BOMB ExpL0DE5 IN KENTUCKY 20.
 INJURING THREE

BOWLING GREEN, Ky, Jan. 26. -tR-A bomb in parcel post package exploded in the post of- flee here this morning, injuring three employees, one seriously.
 Postal Inspector A. B. Cleve- land said William Harry Osborne, 29, a clerk, suffered the loss of both hands and both eyes, and IS not expected to live.
 Less seriously injured were Paul Goodrum, 46, and Ray Cossfey, 27, mail carriers.
 Cleveland said the package was addressed to Ulysses Jones, IA Laurel Avenue. There is no such person or address, he added.
 Postal inspectors said the pack age came from an eastern city.
 Nearly every window in the post office building was shattered by the blast.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-26
IN HOUSE YESTERDAY P. M.

The House of Representatives yesterday received a bill to peg the minimum wage in the Territory at dollar an hour and set a maximum of 40 hours a week or eight hours in one day for straight time pay.
 The Bill, which was introduced by the House Labor Committee, in- cludes exemptions for baby sitters, delivery boys and persons under IS doing part-time chores.
 The House also received a uni form license tax bill which was introduced during the special ses- sion but did not get beyond the committee hearing stage.
 The Public Health Committee of the House introduced a bill to in- crease aid to dependent children from $25 to s60 monthly for one child and $50 instead of the pres ent s15 for each additional child.
 A Judiciary Committee Memorial to the President of the United States and Congress, supporting Delegate Bartletts Bill for aid to Alaska housing, was also introduc- ed in the House.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-26
GIVE THE BIRDS
 TINE BlRD', FWS WARNS HUNTERS

Persons with ducks or geese still in freeze lockers are asked to dispose of them, by consuming them or donating them to some charitable organization such as the Salvation Army or Winfield Home.
 The Law Enforcement Division of the Fish and Wildlife Service calls hunters attention to a pro- vision of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act which permits possession of le- gally taken migratory birds for only 90 days after the season closes.
 Hunting in this area closed Mo- vember g, so possession of birds after February g will be illegal.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-26
Mr., Mrs. Bill Poland
 Honored at Luncheon

MT. and Mrs. Bill Poland, newly .weds, were honored at luncheon given yesterday noon by employees of the Territorial Department Of Taxation The luncheons, which was held in the Irish Room of the Bar anof Hotel, was attended by ten guests
 Mrs. Poland, the former Miss Kay Kennedy, was employed as junior accountant with the Taxation De- partment. The honorees were pre- sented with gifts of crystal at the 1, luncheon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-26
GLOBE RIOTERS ARE
 NOW ON WAY NORTH

PRINCE RUPERT, B. C., Jan 26.-RLThe touring Harlem Globe Trotters last night clowned theil way to twin victories in a has, ketball doubleheader staged against Prince Rupert All-Stars.
 Arriving by plane shortly before game time, they won 63-32 and 65- A. They play a high school team again today before leaving for Ket- chikan, Alaska, from where they will travel 2,00O miles in four days visiting U. s. Army bases before returning to Seattle Sunday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-26
Want 10 Keep
 From Slipping!
 Here's Tor Sheep

PRINCETON, Mo, Jan. 26-tR-- Want to know how to keep sheep from slipping in icy weather?
 Put socks on them.
 Farmer Bill Cox found some of his sheep stranded in a ditch. He put mems work socks on them, per- mitting them to climb up the icy slope.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-26
LOUIS DRAWS 15,ooo
 FANS AT EXHIBITION
 BOUT WITH VIOLENT

MIAMI, Fla, Jan. 26.-R- Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis prepared for series of Florida exhibition matches today following his six round bout with Elmer (vio- lent) Ray in the Orange Bowl last night.
 An estimated 15,O00 fans watched the world champion box no-decis- ion contest with the Hastings, Fla, negro. Louis weighed 221k and Ray 19o. Newspapermen polle d Louis the winner.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-26
Former Alaskan
 Mining Man Dies

SEATTLE, Jan. 26.-tR-Edward L. Sweeney, a native of Tacoma and a University of Washington graduate, class of 1914, died Sum- day in Flagstaff, Ariz.
 He spent most of his life with mining interests in Arizona, but also spent much time in the min- ing business in Alaska, Newfound- land, Australia and Turkey.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-26
Police Chief Missing; Now He IsFired

THESSALON, Ont, Jan. 26.-lR- Police Chief Neil Montgomery has been missing since Thursday with out explanation and this northern Ontario town of 1900 was worried. Today they did something about it. The town council fired him for neg lecting his duties.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-26
PIONEERS, AUXILIARY
 10 INSTALL OFFICERS
 ON FRIDAY NIGHT Al 8

Pioneers of Alaska and their Auxiliary will hold joint install- ation of officers Friday evening at o'clock in the IOOF Hall. Grand Past President Charles w. Garter will be installing officer and Deputy Grand President Lottie Spickett of the Auxiliary will be installing guide.
 Officers to be installed in the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-26
MORALES HERE

MT. and Mrs. A. H. Nordale of Fairbanks arrived on the Baranof from Seattle. Mrs. Nordale, who is president of the Territorial Board of Education, will preside at meetings of the Board next week. The Nordales are registered at the Baranof Hotel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-26
S(oh Confident He
 Will Remain COP
 Head; i; Com. Meet,

OMAHA, Nebrasxa, Jan. 26.-tR- Republicapn GNfttonal Chairman Hugh Scott. UT, is described as confident that he will be retained as COZ l1iAa The fight against Scott will be Waged at the meet ing of the COP National Commit tee, which opens here today. A spokesman for Scott says that the Pennsylvania Congressman will not compromise in his battle to stay in office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-26
SCHMITz SIGNS UP
 WITH CHICAGO CUBS

CHICAGO, Jan. zo.-lR-Johnny Schmitz, who won 18 games for the last place Chicago Cubs in 1948. has signed his 1949 contract Manager Charley Grimm said that the Cubs ace southpaw is very happy over his salary terms.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-26
BODY OF PILOT
 REMOVED FROM ESQ JET FIGHTER

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Jan. 26.-- Researchers yesterday recovered the body of an Air Force pilot from the wreckage of his F-80 jet fighter beneath Panama River ice two miles west of Minto, Alaska.
 He disappeared last Wednesday, and the wreckage was spotted on Sunday, but recovery of the body was hampered by the fact that the plane had plunged through the ice.
 His name was withheld.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-26

It is the larvae of mothS-not the adult miller-Which eats cloth. They come from eggs which the moth lays in clothing and use the cloth as their food
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-26

Adult moths are called millers because the wings of many spec ies are covered with light scales, suggesting the dust-covered clothes of old time millers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-26

neers need at least S175 a month in order to live decently," McCutch- con said We ought to have the courage to set a good example for the Senate and pass the bill with an amount we relieve is neces- sary"
 We aren't here to set examples, y Rep. Frank Angerman retorted. We will have to decide upon a req sonable figure and one the Terri tory can afford to pay.
 Rep. Frank G. Johnson stated that the Welfare Department has had a tendency to give the full amount of assistance to some and to deprive others He felt that the ceiling should be kept within reasonable limits
 Rep. Taylor withdrew his amend ment for a SITS ceiling. and sub- stituted S125. This amendment was voted down g to 16, after which an amendment offered by Rep. William Egan to set the ceiling at 800 was adopted 22-2.
 MEMORIAL PASSED
 Earlier the House passed H.J M l by Rep. Carlson seek ng abolish ment of fish traps. The measure hung fire somewhere between second and third readings for time while it's status was discussed. After the measure was introduced on Monday it went through the rather unortho- dox procedure of being referred to committee after it's second reading, thus causing the confusion.
 Rep. James Nolan called attention to the loosely worded prayer of the Memorial which requests that leg islation be enacted d immediately abclishing fish traps" and said that this could be read to mean either immediate legislation to abolish or immediate abolshment.
 No changes were made ln the wording, however, and the Memorial passed by a vote of 24-0.
 The Ways and Means Committee reported back the General Prop erty Tax Bill which passed the House during the special session and early action on it is expected.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-26
CEILING SET Al S90 BY
 AMENDMENT

Continued from Page Cne)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-01-26

There are about COCO species of moths in America.
Evening star., 1949-09-28
BaIchen Pauses Here!
On Norway-to-A|aska|
Routine Training Flight

Top Air Force officers today
were receiving a report on a ''rou-
tine training fight" that took
Brig. Gen. Frank A. Armstrong,
Alaskan air commander, and Col.
Bernt Balchen. famed Arctic
flyer, from Alaska to Norway and
then to Washington.
Travelling in an Air Force C-54,
the group arrived at the National
Airport at 1859 o'clock last night.
The flight from Sola, in South
eastern Norway, to Washington
was scheduled to be nonstop, but
the plane was forced to land at
Mitchell Field, New York. because
of fuel shortage. The flight left
Sola at 1890 am. (EST).
Col. Balchen, who flew Admiral
Byrd over the South Pole in 1929,
began a three-year tour of active
duty last October and is COM
mander of the 10th Rescue
Squadron, based at Elemdorf Air
Force Base. Anchorage, Alaska.
He served in the Air Force during
the war.
May Leave Today.
The arrival in Washington
marked the completion of the
second 4000-mile leg of the 49,
0O0-mile flight that will have been
made when the party reaches An
chorage again. Gen. Armstrong
said he expects to leave here
today.
Col. Balchen said that, in the
course of the nonstop flight from
Anchorage to Norway the big
Skymaster passed over the mag
netic North Pole. This he
described as routine"
eve fly over the pole frequently
as part of our training program"
he said.
He was asked whether he would
have gone to Russia instead Of
Norway on the first leg Of the
flight, If he had veered only
slightly to the left. Col Balchen
replied "Yes."
Then he added, with a chuckle,
But, who wants to go there?"
Ten in Group.
He said there was no attempt
to set any records on the flight
but that the group tried to get
the most miles per gallon" He
said the speed most of the time
was 160 to 180 miles per hour.
There are 10 men in the group,
including three pilots in addition
to Col. Balchen and Gen. Arm
strong. The five took turns at the
controls, Col. Balchen said.
The fight across the ocean
was "as smooth as can be ex-
pected," and mo particular diff
Guilty was experienced" he re-
ported.
Gen. Armstrong said he would
report to Air Force headquarters
here and undoubtedly" would
see General Hoyt Vandenberg, Air
Force chief. He said it is mot
likely" he would talk with Defense
Secretary johnson.
Evening star., 1949-09-28
Senate Approves Claim
On Auto Hit by Fire Truck

The Senate late yesterday ap-
proved and sent to the President
for his signature, a bill authoriz-
ing payment of $337.15 to Jack
Phillips, 1900 Sixteenth street Sc.
for damages to his automobile
when it was struck by fire truck,
on January %, 1948.
Congress approved the claim
despite the unfavorable report of
the District Commissioners, who
had contended it had no merit.
The Senate acted after its Judic-
iary Committee concluded the
primary cause Of the accident was
negligence" of the driver of the
Fire Department truck.
The Phillips car was parked
on Fourteenth street Sc, between
Good Hope road and U street. the
report showed, when it was struck
Evening star., 1949-09-28
Hunt Pressed for Three
Who Held. Up Niqf Club

Prince Georges County police
today continued their search for
three men who held up the Quon-
set Inn, 1925 Naylor road. Silver
Hill, and escaped with 1923.
The robbery occurred early yes
terday after one Of the men en-
tered the tavern just before it
closed and joined two customers
at the bar.
Police said they had been given
a good" description Of one of the
men but have no suspects.
Hing Wong, SO, co-owner of the
restaurant and night club, told
police he was forced to give the
gunmen his wallet containing
about $123 and an additional
$4,000 from safe in his Office.
Evening star., 1949-09-28
Man Held in $1,000 Bond
In Theft From Waitress

Charged with the theft of $25
from the clothing of a 24-year-old
waitress, Victor A. Samulick, 25,
of the 700 block of Sixth street
NV. today was ordered held for
grand jury action under $4,000
bond by Judge Thomas D. Quinn.
Samulick was arrested shortly
after the alleged robbery, Septem-
ber 16, from Mrs. Dorothy Cos
tello. 1905 N street NV. Mrs.
Costello testified in court today
she was robbed of the money in an
Evening star., 1949-09-28
Bleak House, Once Home
Of Dickens, to Be Sold
By the Associated Press

BROADSTAIRS. England. -
Bleak House. where the author
Charles Dickens lived for several
years. will be auctioned off in
November. Dickens left Bleak
House in 1849. 1t was known then
IS Fort House but was renamed
ater.
Evening star., 1949-09-28

alley near a funchroom at Sixth
and G streets NV. She said she
was taken into the alley and struck
about the face before being robbed.
Samulick, who did not testify,
was described as "only a friend"
by Mrs. Costello.
Evening star., 1949-09-28

| by the fire truck coming down the
wrong side Of the road. The auto
mobile was Knocked back about 40
feet.
Evening star., 1949-09-28

The Western Hemisphere pro-
duced 77.8 per cent of the worlds
oil in 1948.
Evening star., 1949-09-28
UndeveIoped Power

Only 112 per cent Of India's
10000, 900 to 40,000,000 kilowatts
of potential electric power has
been harnessed.