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The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-01
SLIDES, WA5HoUTs
 BLOCK TRAFFIC ON
 WHITE pA55 ROUTE

sKAGWAY, Alaska, Oct. 3O- Special Dispatch to The Empire) The heavy rains which fell all day Saturday changed to snow in the early morning. After about six inches of snow had fallen the weather shifted back to rain which continued to fall most of Sunday causing the snow on the mountains as well as the valley to melt SC that Skagway struggled with an unusual amount of water and a sewer system unable to handle the load. All of the basements in town are flooded and most of the floor furnaces unable to operate. The telephone system went out of com mission Saturday evening and it is thought that it will be two days tefore it is repaired Until this is done patrols have been put on dur ing the night hours to watch for fires and trouble of any sort At the Skagway Public School leaks broke through in the Laboratory and in the Gymnasium.
 On the White Pass and Yukon Railroad the river has washed out about 600 it. of track near the Old Cemetery. Yard crews put the wreck of old engine 62 in the worst spot to act as a temporary dyke. As the men said-"The 62 ran extra to the cemetery for the last time Two bad slides are at 61s Mile post where about ten rail lengths of track are out and where the superintendent, c. Abrams, said some of the largest rocks he had ever seen are down, and at Is mile post. It thought that service on the railroad will be interrupted fol seven or eight days.
 The Skagway-Dyea Road is closed temporarily with slides and wash outs between Long Bay and Dyea
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-01
$ DENALI, DELAYED, LISTS B TO SOUTH

The steamer Denali of Alaska Steamship Company arrived after midnight last night to bring 10 pas sengers from Sitka and the west ward, and sailed an hour. later, talk ing 8 persons from Juneau te coastal points and Seattle. The ship was delayed by going to the assistance of the storm-stricken Eek off Cape St. Elias.
 Passengers were:
 From Seward: Homer Crewson Paul A. Doyle, George Goodrich Robert Goodrich, Kenneth Grimes Lee A. Hammer, L. J. Lantz.
 From Sitka: M. E. Monagle, N A. Sutherland, Earl A. Thatcher
 To Petersburg: Dan Noonan, M J. Klepner, Emma Sutton.
 To Ketchikan: Harvey Nelson William Cholson.
 To Seattle: MT. and Mrs. J. H Sawyer, Roe Dykeman, G. F. Clark Mrs. Alma Carlson, Peter Reitveld E. K. Schwantes, Gerald Backus M. J. Winninghoff, Paul J. Pad dock. MT. and Mrs. Glenn Leach Patrick Leach, B. O. Havdahl, Mrs H. E. Green, Denny Green, MT and Mrs. Raymond Slough.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-01
S(OTER SALVAGE TRY
 RESUMES AZ WIND DIES

Salvage efforts were under way this morning in an attempt to save the Fish and Wildlife Service ves- sel Scoter, high on the rocks at Bill Point.
 A cement coffer dam, which it is hoped will seal the four by eight foot hole in the vessels star board side, was being completed this morning, according to reports received ty the Coast Guard head quarters here from the cutter Cit- rus which is standing by the crippled vessel.
 The FWS power barge Sheldon M. Donnelly was at the scene aid ing in salvage work.
 Work on the vessel, which went aground Thursday night, was de- layed by the weekend storm.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-01
'5kAGWAY AIRPORT .IS NEARING REALITY,
 SCHWAMM REPORTS

Disposition of property for the new Skagway airport has been made, in an agreement "satistac- tory to all," according to George (Tony) Schwamm, territorial direc- tor of aeronautics, who arrived in Juneau after spending the weekend in the gateway town.
 Schwamm reported that the city bought several buildings on the site of the proposed airport, and traded 10 lots owned there for city lots, thus clearing title to all land in the area.
 Skagway's part of building the airport was to deed the needed property to the Civil Aeronautics Authority. Schwamm will now go ahead with filling out the needed application to the government, after which the port will become a reality.
 ! The property, $500 feet long, is located in the west end of town, i next to the dyke on the Skagway river.
 l Schwamm was caught in the weekend storm, and caught cold because he wasn't prepared for it. He said residents expressed fear 1 the dyke might break during the downpour and consequent rising ot !. the river and that great deal of excitement prevailed throughout the
 area. A downfall of snow added to
 the misery, he said.
 He said he would leave today or
 tomorrow for coastal areas to in- spect seaplane bases there. He plan
 ned to visit Petersburg, Wrangell,
 Rake, Ketchikan, Craig and Kla-
 wock to confer with airline off,
 cials on needed facilities.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-01
Overhead 5hoi Bags Grizzly Bear in Line of Hunters' March

CRANBROOK, BC., Nov. 1-R- Two Oregon and Washington hunt CTS added grizzly bear to their bag Sunday-but it was almost in reverse.
 The grizzly fell into the line of march of the hunting party and trailed it as the men with their guides searched for moose.
 One of the guides, Robert Thomas of Cranbrook, felt" the animals S presence, turned and shot over the head of his fellow guide while the bear was 35 feet away. He got it.
 With the guides were Dr. William Carroll, Gresham, Ore, and Vic Cox, Port Angeles.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-01
pNA CARRIES 2S,
 TUESDAY FLIGHTS

Pacific Northern Airlines yes. terday carried 28 passengers, bring ing 16 into Juneau, and carrying l2 out. They were:
 From Anchorage-Lee Johnson Charles Dahlquist, George Nc Cracken, Lillian McCracken, Jot Morris, Dorothy Morris and infant
 From Yakutat-Raymond Lays Margaret Bernstein, George Bern stein, Jack Thompson, Carl Lucas Frank Tinney, Marie Merrill, Bot Merrill, E. Haugen.
 To Yakutat-Elsie Milton, Loul' Ness.
 To Cordova-Bill Wilson, ker Bowman, Mrs. Gunnarson.
 To Anchorage-A. E. Dennis Irene Stipich, Charles Chitty, A c. Mcdonald, Jack Wood, Jeai Wood, Stan McCutcheon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-01
NATI0NALIzINC
 STEEL INDUSTRY
 IS BRITISH PLAN
(By Associated Press)

In London, the British Labor government pushed forward it's legislation to nationalize Britain's steel industry.
 The Labor dominated House of Commons gave second approval of a bill reducing the time by which the Conservative House of Lords can delay Commons-approved legis- lation This means that the na- tionalization bill will probably be- come law Ky May l. 1850, before the governments term of office ex- pires.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-01
5kAGWAY PIONEER
 IS DEAD

SEATTLE, Nov. 1-Rl-Mrs. Nel- lie Susan Mulvihill, 75, widow of former mayor of Skagway, Alaska, iied Sunday after an extended ill- ness.
 Mrs. Mulvihill came to Seattle for 1ospitalization last June, shortly liter her husband, William, died in Skagway.
 The Mulvihills were Skagway oioneers, moving there in 1901.
 The remains were sent to Skag- way for turial.
 Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Beitinger of Skag- way. Mrs. Verna smith of Wenat- ;hee, Wash; three sons, Roy ln seattle, V. w. in Portland, H. E. n Skagway; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-01

There he will have a five minute layover at LaGuardia Field before hopping into a Pan American Clip per for Istanhul Damascus. Ka- rachi, Delhi, Calcuttat Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Guam, Mid- way, Honolulu and Los Angeles.
 He hopes to be back here by 10 pm, PST, Saturday after some four days and 23 hours of globe circling
 That's a little slower than his 1947 global flight. Then he spon- sored the late Bill Odom's record- breaking trip of 78 hours, 35 minutes and 30 seconds in a recon verted Army bomber. Reynolds was navigator on that trip.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-01
REYNOLDS IN AIRAGAIN FOR WORLD HOP

LOS ANGELES, Nov. l--lR-Pen- maker Milton Reynolds is in the air today in quest of new round- the-world flight record-this one via scheduled airliners.
 The Chicago manufacturer, whose hobby is globe-circling, took off from Los Angeles International Airport at l1:15 pm, PSF, last night on a two-motor Constellation bound for New York. He is due in New York this morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-01
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend thanks ano appreciation to everyone who ex' pressed their sympathy at tht time of our bereavement and fol the lovely floral offerings. Alst the American Legion.
 Sincerely
 DOROTHY s. ROFT DALE M ROFF
 WILLANE s. ROFF
 Sincerely
 Dorothy S. Rolf
 Dale M. Rolf
 Willane s. Rolf
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-01
Ten Mill Tax Levy In Palmer Disirit|

PALMER, Alaska, Nov. 1-tR- The new Palmer school district, incorporated last June, notified property holders yesterday of a 10- mill tax levy. The tax is due next February 1.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-01
FROM SEWARD

Paul A. Wayle of Seward is guest at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-01
FOR SALE
20 HOUSES

NOW NEAR completion. Ready for occupancy around Nov. 1. Two bedrooms with allowance for third. All with full concrete oase- ments and garage. Automatic oil heat, electric ranges. Financed by FILA with liberal terms. Spec ial loan covering down payment available for veterans. 3 APARTMENT unit. One apart ment with bedrooms. A well maintained, completely furnished and equipped building in an ex- cellent location. Owner will fl. nance.
 3 BEDROOMS; built two years ago by Jimmie Larson. Full concrete basement, large view windows, tile kitchen; Finance by FILA. Doug- las.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-01
HELENA VISITORS

MT. and Mrs. Bob Merrill of Helena, Mont, are guests at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-01
FROM SEATTLE

Mona w. Jacobsen of Seattle is stopping at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-01
WILLIAM WINN- Phone 234
 Office in Alaska Credit Bureau

SPECIAL OFFER SIX BEDROOM HOUSE to salvage Make an offer.
 SPECIAL OFFER THREE UNIT apartment house, good neighborhood, close in, four- tn floor attic possible fourth apt. Large yard, view from every apt. Oil, only four loads yearly, new furnace. Storage room in base ment. Hot water heat, We'll fur nished, large rooms with built- in cupboards and large closets. One large 2-bedroom apt, plus possibility using attic with gift. ceiling, available new owner. Pres ent owner must make quick trip Sweden. Will sacrifice for only $5,000 down, balance at per cent, owner finance for $150 per month. This way apartment pays for itself and owners apt month- ly. Owner has no phone, appoint ments by call 911. No further information to anonymous callers. 4-BEDROOM HOME = Beautiful view of Evergreen Bowl and the Small Boat Harbor. Full rock foundation and basement large enough for apt $7350. 3-BEDROOM FURNISHED, double lost with subtloor of second house. View, good neighborhood. Doug las. $5,000.
 BEDROOM at Small Boat Har- Dor, on billings. $2,100. BEDROOM FURNISHED. block from St. Ann's. $5,500. BEDROOM, FURN., garage. 3 acres patented, Fritz Cove. $3,400. $500 will handle.
 BARGAINS - USED CARS 1947 PLYMOUTH SEDAN, new Dodge motor. $1100. 1948 MERCURY SEDAN. $1100. 1941 NASH business coupe. $350. 1888 FORD COUPE. $225.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-01
WANT ADS
FOR SALE

ARB 5-Packer at Small Boat Har-
 bor priced for immediate sale. 2-BEDROOM home, hardwood
 floors, fireplace, view. yard, near
 school, churches and business
 district; partially furnished, base
 ment, garage, view.
 4-BEDROOM home Douglas High
 way, partially furnished, base
 ment, garage, view.
 DOUGLAS apartment and business
 property center of town, partial ly furnished; view, garage, cleo tric kitchen.
 SIXTH ST, 3-bedrooms, dining room, garage, electric dishwash- CT, large basement, furnace, par tially furnished, wall-to-wa:l carpeting, G. I. loan. SIXTH ST, View Home beautifully furnished, very large rooms, beau- tiful terraced yard, electric kitch- en, immediate occupancy. G. I loan.
 S4,2OO takes home Mob Hill Doug las, 3 bdr., electric kitchen, base ment, garage, furnace, etc. Terms NEW 2-bdr. home. FILA. Douglas. INCOME PROPERTY. Ninth Street 5 cabins, two small houses, one large house. Territorial Vets loan ! MURPHY & MURPHY REALTORS ACCOUNTANTS Phone 676 over First National Bank
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-01
MURPHY & MURPHY
FOR SALE

GOOD USED OIL HEATER $37.50.
 Phone Green 615.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-01
hos switched to Colveri because he's found
 fhui Calvert Reserve tastes better always.

CALVERT RESERVE Blended Whiskey -86.8 Proof-65% Grain Neutral Spirits. Calvert Distillers Corp, New York City
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-01
LOST AND FOUND

WILL the party who borrowed my brown Mallory hat Saturday night please return same to the Baranof Cloakroom. 26 4t
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-01

Will Party who took by mistake green camel hair overcOat Sat Oct. 29 at Mikes Place please return to Landlady at the Arctic rooms. No questions asked.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-01

LOST PARKER 51, black with sill yer tip. Harry R. Bates stamped on pen. $500 reward. Red SIS.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-01
FOR RENT

NICE Clean RoomA stesm heated
 315 Gold St 22O C
Montana farmer-stockman., 1949-09-01

The skilfuly engineered processing units ar in full operation.
Crude oil is flowing through the $50 miles of pipe in this great
modern refinery.
Western crude, most of it coming from the famed Elk Basin Field,
duction, 10000 barrels of oil will be processed every day! Wester~
men and women-more than 400 strong-operate the refinery.
And the wheels of the West will turn with the throbbing power
of thousands of gallons of Carter-made oil products: Kerosene,
Tractor Fuel, Diesel Fuel, and 80.
Best of all is the new thrill which you enjoy at the wheel when
you sample the pickup, pep, and power of tao great mew OVa-E
GasoEnes!
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-09-08
He Fooled I'm

Screwball Jake was standing in O
crowd, waiting for the parade to
come along. When the vanguard
arrived, he started pointing like he
was counting something. A fellow
In loud clothes, typical confidence
man, sided up to him.
what are you doing, bud?" he
asked.
'I'm counting the policemen"
replied Jake.
Don't you know it's illegal to
count policemen in New York? How
many did you COUNT"
'"Ten," said Jake.
"All right, I'll fine you a dollar
apiece. Give me ten dollars and
I'll see that you don't get hauled in
to court for this"
So Jake gave the con man ten
dollars and, he left
II certainly put one over on that
guy" chuckled Jake. 81 counted
fourteen cops"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-09-08
Funny Stuff?
Indignant

AS cop passed a store he heard
a noisy argument going on, so he
stepped inside to investigate.
What's going on in here? What's
all the noise about?" he called.
"Everything's okay, Officer"
said the store owner. There's no.
body here but me-"
Listen" insisted the cop, 81
heard an argument going on ana
that's why l came in"
''You see, Officer, I'm alone in
the store" explained the man.
Business is very slack. So what do
l do to pass the time away? l talk
to myself. And when l talk to my
self there's an argument"
Just a minute" said the cop.
"There's nothing wrong with talk
ing to yourself, but when you talk
to yourself why do you have to
fight and argue?"
81 hate a liar!"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-09-08
Tactical Maueuyer

Little Willie had been extremely
naughty in class, and, anticipating
the punishment which would short
ly descend upon him, crafty
slipped a book in the seat of his
pants.
Now" said the teacher, pro-
ducing a sturdy well-worn cane,
"you and l are going to participate
In a little performance together"
"Okay, Miss JONES'" was the sur
prising retort. 81 have already
booked my seat!''
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-09-08
More Money For "Yoicer

The House has approved a 133-
percent increase in funds for the
Voice of America in an effort to
break through Russia's jamming of
programs aimed at her people. The
money was in supplemental ap-
preparation bill and contained SILL
100000 more for the "cold war"
broadcasts. The regular appropria-
ton for the current fiscal year was
$8,70O,OOO.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-09-08
World Wide Briefs
OF The Past Week
U. s. Travel Up 10 Percent

The nations vacationers will
spend, all told, more than $11,OOO,-
100000 this year at hotels, resorts,
camps, restaurants, motor courts and
gas stations. This is an increase of
10 percent over 1948.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-09-08
Drink Bill Is S1,OO4,566 Hourly

A temperance leader asserted re-
Gently that Americans are spend
ing $l,004,566 an hour for alcoholic
drinks. The figure was arrived at
by dividing the number of hours
per year (8,700) into the $4,000, OOO,-
600 reported by the U. S. Depart
ment of Commerce to have been
spent by consumers in this country
last year for alcoholic beverages"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-09-08
Wins Case BY A Whisker

Council for Aaron Zideman, SIS,
charged with peddling lottery tick
cts, won his case by what a Boston
judge described as "a whisker." Po-
lice claimed they found lottery tick
cts under Zideman's flowing whisk-
ers. Zideman's lawyer proved the
slips were found under Zideman's
bed.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-09-08

A group of American tourists was
going through an ancient castle in
Scotland.
"This CASTLE the guides told
them, "has stood for TOO years. Not
a stone has been touched, nothing
altered, nothing replaced"
"Hmmm," observed one woman,
"they must have the same landlord
we have"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-09-08
Britain's FORCES Reduced 16.100

Total strength of Britain's armed
forces on July was 769, 300 men and
women as compared with $4,000 on
April l, the British Ministry of De-
Tense has announced. The July
strength included $4,000 for the
Navy, 100000 for the Army and
$4,000 for the Royal Air Force.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-09-08
Slash In Civilian Personnel

Secretary of Defense johnson has
announced that $4,000 civilian
workers for the armed services are
being laid off in his drive to slash
military spending. The Navy has
been ordered to reduce by 10000,
the Army by 41,OOO and the Air
Force by $4,000.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-09-08

An electronic brain capable of
calculating 10000 times faster than
human brain was demonstrated
recently by two Philadelphia engi-
neering wizards. The invention -
called "Binac"-is the brainchild of
DR., John W, Mauchly, AZ, and DR.. ].
Prosper Eckert, Jr., 30,
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-09-08
Honesty Pays-S1

Restaurant busboy Roger West
lund, IT, of Portland, Oregon, re-
Gently found an old tobacco can con-
tanning $4,000 while cleaning the
tables. He turned the money in to
the restaurant office, and when the
owner later claimed it received a
reward of one dollar. According
to Roger, honesty pays, "but not
much"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-09-08
Encouraging Progress

Italy's cattle population now ex-
ceeds that of pre-war years. Fig
ures released by the Central Stats
tics Office in Rome show that there
were 7,923,000 head of cattle and
oxen at the end of 1948, compared
with 1867, 900 ten years ago. Goats
and pigs also show an increase,
while sheep equal the pre-war level.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-09-08
Maybe He Was Tired

Mrs. Mary Buckley, of Seattle,
was granted a divorce after testi-
flying that her husband stayed in bed
the first four months following his
discharge from the Army except for
visits to a tavern.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-09-08
APPEAL GRANTED

Father: Wasn't tn t young
Jones saw down stairs last night?"
Daughter: eyes, Dad"
Father: 81 thought I issued an
Injunction against his seeing you
any more"
Daughter: eyes, Dad. But he APP
pealed to a higher court and
Mother said yes
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-09-08
Average Retirement Age So

Figures released by the Social Sc
curity Administration show that the
average retirement age of men in
l948 was SO years. The women's
average was six months younger.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-09-08
Spending Cut Requested
BY British Treasury

The British Treasury has asked
all government departments to cut
down spending in an effort to relieve
the nations financial crisis. It hopes
by an about economy drive to save
at least 100000, O0O-or five per-
cent of the nations budget-in the
next year.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-09-08

national average reached an all
time peak of $1,4l0 per person. A
Commerce Department report show
ed the Districts per capita income
to be 1891 in 1s48.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-09-08
Per Capita Income Figures

Individual incomes in the District
of Columbia averaged 20 percent
higher than those of the nation as a
whole last year, even though the
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-09-08
Longer Life Span

The average life expectancy of
persons born in the United States
jumped another three years with
in the past decade, latest available
figures of the National Office of Vital
Statistics reveal. These figures give
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-09-08
observation-disclosures STYLE

The japanese now have a new
simplifed typewriter-with mere
1872 characters as compared with
3,l26 on the old-style machine. The
American typist has to concentrate
on only Sc characters or so when he
or she sits down to type.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-09-08

the child born today life expec-
fancy of 66.8 years, in. comparison
to the 1894 expectancy level of
63.6.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-09-08
Quite A Shock

Orley Whitcomb, 28-year-old lines
man of Ashland, Ohio, was hit by
$4,000 volts of electricity while
working on an electric tower. AL
though severity burned, he is ex-
pected to recover.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-09-08

an estimated $3,5OO,0OO,OO0 at 194s
prices, according to the u. S. Office
of Education.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-09-08
Cheer Upi

Il suppose you think I'm a per
feet idiot
"Oh, none of us is perfect"
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-09-08

Vatican Source Denies Reports
Published reports that the bones
of st. Peter have been found in a
forgotten grave under st. Peters
Basilica have been described as fan
tasy by Vatican source.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-09-08
Colleges Need More "Elbow Room

American colleges say they will
need about 265,00O,0O0 more square
feet of space to meet enrolment
demands by 1885, To provide this
space, it would cost the institutions
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-09-08

1t. and Mrs. James Shank and
daughter have been visiting Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Shank. Lieutenant
Shank had been stationed at Whit
ing Field, Florida. He will leave on
Tuesday for Corpus Christi, Texas,
where he will attend school for sew
eral months.