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The Nome nugget., 1949-05-02
Plans For First Unit of Natl Guard
 Completed

. FORT RICHARDSON, Alaska Plans for the first unit of the Alas ka National Guard, which will be Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment at Juneau, are com pleted and its early organization is expected, according to It. Col. J. D. Alexander, Officer in Charge of National Guard affairs in Alas ka.
 Target date for starting the de- tachment is May IS, at which time Maj. Gen. Stanley L. Scott, coms manding U. s. army, Alaska, has been asked to furnish board to examine prospective officers of the unit as we'll as an officer to con- duct the inspection required be-
 Continued on Page Five)
The Nome nugget., 1949-05-02
FOur-POwer Farley Seems Certain

French Foreign Robert Schuman said today that it seems more and more probably" that four-power foreign ministers conference on Germany will be held this spring.
 He predicted the date will be de- termined later this week during four-poWer conversations at New York.
 (ThiS was the first indication that France and Britain might join directly in the talks which have been held in New York between Dr. Philip U. s. ambassador at large, and Jakob Malik, Soviet deputy foreign minister).
 Schuman told a news confer ence he was optimistic enough" that a four-power foreign minis ters' meeting would be held.
 The French government well comes a suggestion to hold the conference in Paris made by 'an- other power" he said.
The Nome nugget., 1949-05-02
Senator Asks CAB To Hold U p
 Regulatory Orders

WASHINGTON, (P) - Senator McCarran D.-Nev0 Satu r d y asked the civilian aeronautics board to defer action on a CAB order designed to tighten restric- tions on the operation of non scheduled air lines.
 The CAB order is slated to go into effect May 20 Under it, the nOn-scheduled lines would be per mitted to continue operations. The order would cancel present priv ilegeS of the n-scheduled lines.
 In letter to Joseph J. O'Con- nell, Jr., the CAB chairman, Me Carran said:
 My study of the proposed CAB) regulations leads me to be- lieve that many of the large irreg- ular carriers which have rendered substantial services in air trans portation will not survive the reg ulatiOn
 The Senate commerce commit
 Continued on Page Three)
The Nome nugget., 1949-05-02
Escape Railway Ordered Stopped

SHANGHAI (Censored, R) - Traffic was reported suspended today on the last railway escape from communist-menaced Shang- hai to South China.
 Inside the city, the chaotic money market crashed at midday, after garrison headquarters out lawed free trading in prewar sil- yer dollars on threat of death-ob- viously a measure of great desper- ation.
 The Red radio last night said eight Chinese government armies were wiped out" and parts of four other armies routed" in the Ranking Shanghai HangchoW area. CA Chinese army is usually 10000 menO The Red broadcast's claim of great victory" was not confirmed by government sources
 The semi-official Chinese cen | u o1 ilCWo dSCliSy odhO all oCl LSS had been suspended between HangchoW and Manchang. Hang chow is seaport, resort city and communication center 100 air miles southwest of Shanghai. Manchang, capital of Kiangsi province, is about 280 miles far i ther SouthWest-almoSt midway between Shanghai and Canton, provisional nationalist capital on l the south coast.
 CThis was the first indication that the communist offensive might have penetrated so deeply into South China. Previous dis patches have indicated the main Red thrust was aimed at Hang chow.
 Central news, however, did not say what caused suspension of rail traffic between HangchoW and Nanchang or where Red troops
 Continued on Page Five)
The Nome nugget., 1949-05-02
Will Assess Natives With Property Tax

ANCHORAGE, P)-Unless the courts rule otherwise, Alaska na- lives are going to be assessed un- der the new property tax program the same as any other property holders.
 This was disclosed here Satur- day by Fred P. Hanford of Wran- gel, chairman of joint meetings of the Territorial board of assessors who met here last week.
 Hanford said the legal status on native property was not known, and that court action would be necessary to determine whether imposition of taxes on it would be lawful.
 Many natives hold restricted titles to their property and can not sell without permission of the department of interior" he said. "In Wrangell there are more than 70 such pieces of property. Peters burg and Kodiak have much the same problem. Much other native property has the same restrictive title"
 Hanford said assessors felt that most natives would be ready and willing to pay taxes for govern mental services including school ing, which they enjoy.
 "All we can do is to assess the property like all other property and let the matter go to court if and when a property owner con- tests the legality" he concluded.
The Nome nugget., 1949-05-02
Committee Votes For Hydro-Electric Plants For Alaska

0P) Special Washington Service)
 WASHINGTON (P)-The House terri tories subcommittee ap- proved Saturday a bill to author ize construction of hydro-electric power plants in Alaska.
 The bill would permit the inte- rior department to build and oper- ate any plant which would pay for itself from power revenues.
 No work could be undertaken, however, until Congress appropri- ated the money for each specific project.
 William E. Warne, assistant sec retary of the interior, spoke of a $200,000,000 tentative progr m earlier in the week in testifying for the bill. At that time, Cover nor Ernest Gruening of Alaska said Russia was showing great ac- tivity in development of Siberia and that Alaska should be strong 1 ly defended. He said armed forces in the Territory would need addi- tional electricity.
 The bill was offered by Dele gate Bartlett of Alaska. IL is in- tended to aid in development of industry and agriculture in the Territory. It would authorize con- tinuing studies of further possibil- ities for developing Alaska's natu- ral resources.
The Nome nugget., 1949-05-02
BOXING MATCHES SATURDAY MADE EXCELLENT SHOW

The boxing matches staged Sat urday night in the Nome high school gymnasium were acclaimed an excellent show.
 The ten bouts were all first rate in sportSmanship and clean anna teur boxing. There were no knock outs.
 The best exhibition of the eve ming performance went to the light-heavyweight Paul Ellis, who outpointed Al Vallejos.
 Other bouts went as follows: Cpl. Bobeda over Danny Me Laughlin, Bert Bertram over Car rol O'Bryant, Virgil Fagard over Bill Dagley, Shirley Mott over Bill Devine, Myia Jimma over Billy Lynn, Bob Bridges over Nelse Geary, Curley Miller over Kenny Powell, Ralph Ober over Max Ellis, and Sullivan over Smith.
 The Walrus Club, which spon- sored the event, is planning more of the same kind of entertainment for the near future.
The Nome nugget., 1949-05-02
May-Day Shows Split In Ranks Of Labor
By The Associated PreSS)

By The Associated PreSS)
 May Day 1949 - 60th anniver- cary of a day proclaimed to dem onstrate unity among the worlds Workers-shoWed instead the split between the communist and non communist world.
 The Soviet Union, which has adopted the international observ- ance as its great national holiday, yesterday put on spectacular dis play of military might in Mos cows Red Square.
 Prime minister Josef Stalin, with members of the politburo, took the salute. Cheering thou sands passed in review while mil itary aircraft, including a strong
 Continued on Page Five)
The Nome nugget., 1949-05-02
Chinese Reds
 Demand Withdraw- al Of Foreign Ships

SAN FRANCISCO, (P) - The Chinese communists Saturday de- manded that Britain, the United States and France quickly" with drawn their armed forces, war ships and military aircraft from China.
 At the same time, they prom ised "to protect all foreign nation als in China who engage in nor nal vacations" and said they "are willing to consider the establish ment of diplomatic relations with foreign countries"
 The statements were made by Gen. Ii Tao, spokesman for the headquarters of the Peoples Lib eration Army Communist of China, in a Peiping radio broad cast heard in San Francisco by the Associated Press.
The Nome nugget., 1949-05-02
New Strikes Show Labor Unrest
(By The Associated Press)

About $500 Philco corporation workers in the Philadelphia area struck today for higher wages. About 1000 Singer Sewing Ma chine workers went on strike at Elizabeth. N. J.
 Other strikes crippled public transportation in Atlanta; kept 2,600 workers idle in four New Jersey industries; and shut down the Bendix Aviation corporation products plant at South Bend, Ind, for the 18th day.
 In the soft coal industry, under the Taft-Hartley act, this was the day for John l.. Lewis to give 50 days notice if he intends to end his united mine workers contract
 The Philadelphia Philco work CTS, through the CIO united cleo
 Continued on Page Seven)
The Nome nugget., 1949-05-02
WASHINGTON, (P) -

WASHINGTON, (P) - John L. Lewis Saturday agreed to bargain separately with southern coal pro- ducerS.
 The president of the United Mine Workers, in a letter to Jo- seph E. Moody of the Southern Coal Producers association, sug- gested that the negotiations begin Monday, June 6, at Bluefield, w. Va.
 The coal contract expires June 30, in other producing areas as well as in the south.
The Nome nugget., 1949-05-02
NEWS IN BRIEF

KARACHI, Pakistan, (P)-Ezzat Mohammad, 25, was fined two ru- peeS (60 centS) Saturday for kiss ing his girl friend in public. He pleaded guilty. Under Pakistan law, it is against the law to kiss even ones wife in public.
The Nome nugget., 1949-05-02

SAN FRANCISCO, (P) - Her bert Hoover will get new recogni- ton of his Humanitarian efforts Wednesday.
 Variety Clubs International an nounced the former President would be awarded in absentia S1,000, a scroll and a silver plaque hailing him as the 1948 winner of the organization humanitarian award.
The Nome nugget., 1949-05-02

LOS ANGELES. (P)-A slight earth tremor was felt throughout a wide area of southern California early today. There was no damage reported. The shock began around 3:2s am. tnST. and lasted but a few seconds. In suburban South Gate. police officer Hans Meyer said the tremor shook walls and rattled pictures and windows.
The Nome nugget., 1949-05-02
CALGARY, Alta. (P) - B

CALGARY, Alta. (A') - Boyd Johnson probably is sorry he brought the matter up at all.
 Johnson filled claim in court for ownership, under squatters' rights, of the house of Olaf Olsen, which he said he had occupied rent-free since August, 1889. He said Olson had disappeared, but the court To- cated him. Olsen filed counter claim Friday for l28 months back rent.
The Nome nugget., 1949-05-02

SEATTLE, (P) - Milk was a penny quart cheaper here today. Standard milk sold for l7 and Is cents a quart, premium quality for 20 and 21. Gottlieb Ribary, assist ant manager of Alpine Dairy, said the cent will be taken from the price paid the farmer.
The Nome nugget., 1949-05-02

WASHINGTON, (P)-The Sen ate judiciary committee today ap- proved these nominations by Pres ident Truman:
 Joseph Earl Cooper to be U. S. attorney for the Third Division of
The Nome nugget., 1949-05-02

BERLIN, (P) - Airlift officials said the 8,789.4 tons of supplies carried in by 961 American and British flights today brought the total flown to this city since the beginning of the Soviet blockade 10 months ago to 1,54O, ,9694 tons.
The Nome nugget., 1949-05-02

WASHINGTON, (P)-President Truman has sent to the Senate these postmaster nominations for Alaska: Ruth l.. Nelson, Mount Edgecumbe, Alaska; Mary M. Hayes, Whittier, Alaska.
The Nome nugget., 1949-05-02

Alaska.
 Paul C. Herring to be U. $. Mar shal for the Third Division of Alaska.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1949-06-15
Increase Profitsi Roks
More Hay in Less Time

No other Side delivery rake compares with
the SARGENT In speed. econom of opera.
ton. ruggedness, and operating features. Field
tested for two years by hundreds of farmers
on thousands of acres. 1t can be operated
over rough. billy ground contours, terraces,
etc, az well as on fat land. Has tread adjust
mont. Each of the five raking reels are sus-
pended BY heavy coil springs, and can be
adjusted individually. Has no belts, pulleysf
gears, chains . . nothing to go wrong. Sealed
Thinker Bearings In all raking reels and car.
rler wheels. Rakes equally well on right or
left turns. Designed for use with tractor OF
isep. Ufe anyWhere rakins h required.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1949-06-15

these aims requires authority to use
the tight fist of government over
everything from bees to beefsteak
and from cabbage to cotton.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1949-06-15
MAY RUN TO OVERTIME

enacted at this session of con
gress-and house farm leaders
are working like beavers TO get
a bill on the floor-it probably
will be passed during the wee
hours of the final day. repeating
the history of the agricultural
act of 1948.
Democratic congressional leaders
are shooting at a mid-August adj
journment, which would give this
session only two more months with
a fistful of must" legislation yet to
be reached.
Nevertheless, the house agricul-
ture committee is drafting a farm
bill. The southern majority On the
committee is determined to retain
high price support levels on major
crops come what may. The COM
mittee may also give the Brannan
compensatory plan for pe~rishables
a limited trial.
But the senate agriculture COM
ililttCC ll0o OdICiy llldQG d l1lONG IT,
ward new legislation. This commit
tee appears to be sitting tight, wait
ing to see what the house might
turn up.
Should the house pass a bill strong
pressure would be brought on the
senate to take some action, and there
is the strong possibility of dis
agreement.
This would mean long day and
night conference sessions with the
probability that, if there is new leg
islation, it will be a last-minute
baby, the same as the 1913 act which
was finally agreed to at 4 o'clock
n Sunday morning.
Disagreement could lead to stop
gap extension of present parity sup
ports as was done last year, and
there are plenty of bets being placed
in Washington that this will be the
final outcome.
HEADED FOR CONTROLS
Major crops are definitely
headed back to acreage and mar
keting controls. turning agricul-
ture back TO prewar conditions. .
State production and marketing
administration committees have
been instructed by Secretary Bran
a to gather information needed
from farmers in connection with
marketing controls on wheat next
year.
Brannan has strongly indicated
that the 1850 wheat crop will be
cut about one-fourth if controls are
decided upon and approved by
farmers voting in a referendum.
Acreage allotments and market
ing quotas are in effect this year on
tobacco and peanuts. In addition to
wheat, cotton is expected to be
added in 1850.
SENATE GETS TOUGH
Senators have made known in
no uncertain terms that they in
tend TO WELD a strong hand on
any legislation affecting agri-
culture.
This was glaringly illustrated
when the senate refused to agree to
a conference report on the Commod-
ity Credit Corp. and forced the house
to accept what senators wanted.
But the senate insisted on-and
Montana labor news., 1949-12-01

WASHINGTON 0PA) - Labor
Press As ociation, after a long and
bitter battle. has finally and ofii-
cially been admitted to member
ship in the Congressional Press
Galleries.
Acting under the new rule ap-
proved by the Senate Rules COM
mittec and Speaker Rayburn III the
final moments OF Congress. the
standing committee OF Correspon-
dents at a weekend session voted
unanimously to admit Alvaine Ham
ilton and Nathan Robertson, OF
I.PA. to membership.
But at the same time the com
mittee unexpectedly turned down the
application OF International Press,
the State Departments news service
Tor membership. This was a sur
prise. as the Committee had been
expected to approve the application
to give International Press equal
status with lass, the Soviet News
Service, which already has access tc
the galleries.
Chairman William F. Arbogas'
explained to LPA, however, that the
application OF Tass, for renewed
membership Tor the session begin
ming in January, had not yet beer
~approved-so there was no discrim'
nation yet against the State De.
partment's news service.
The notice under the applica-
,ions of the State Department re.
porters as posted on the Gallery bul
Montana labor news., 1949-12-01
LPA Finally Wins Long Battle
for Seat in Press Galleries

lctin board said The above appli-
cations we're rejected unanimously
under a motion. That the applica-
tions did not come within the rules
governing the Press Galleries.
Jpn submitted its application Tor
membership last May q. The stand
ing Committee, after months OF de
lay. turned the application down by
a STOP vote under the old rule.
LPA quickly appealed TO the com
mittee to reconsider. contending tina,
a gross injustice had been done. The
committee promptly recommended a
new rule-the first in 10 years re
vising the basic gallery admission
rule-that would allow LPA to get
in.
Another long delay followed, with
a minority OF the gallery trying &c
block action. But finally, on III,
last day Of Congress, the Rules Com.
mittee and the Speaker approved the
new rule, only, however, after chair
man William S. White, OF the New
York Times, had resigned as chair
man in protest over the tactics o
the minority. Under the rule, LPA'i
application had to be posted 10 days
then was approved promptly.
Membership in the press gallerie
will enable LPA to give labor AM
liberal papers faster and more &C
curate coverage Of Congressiona
news than ever before. 1t mark
a new era in the history OF labo
journalism.
Montana labor news., 1949-12-01
Capitol Dome To Be Lighted; Labor
Donated by Helena Electric Workers Union

cemhcr ) 81 that materials can be
purchased well before Christmas.
Plans are being made according
~ Dr Johnson. 10 hold appropriate
dedication ceremonies at the Cap
i,ol on the evening the dome is IL
Eliminated
Informed OF the plan. Governor
John " Bonner stated. This i
without doubt. one OF the most
worths single projects ever under
taken III Montana. Aside from cal
ling the attention OF our own citi-
zen, and out-ot-state visitors TO
our historic Capitol, illumination Of
the Capitol dome will eliminate iu-
,ure dangers to night-flying air
craft Situated. as the Capitol is,
on a promentory adjacent TO the
Helena airport, the towering dome
has presented a very real hazard
both to military and commercial air
planes.
Montanans are justiiiably proud OF
their Capitol's architecture, interior
design and OF its cores OF art works
depicting every phase OF the States
coloriul history. 1t is only fitting
that we share these treasurers with
all our own citizens and with visitors
from other states. | am grztified
to know that labor groups will con-
tribute voluntary OF their time and
efforts to make this possible.
| heartily commend the Helena
Jaycees Tor sponsoring this pro
ject which has too long gone ~
elected.
Montana labor news., 1949-12-01

So long last positive action : y
~ taken ta illuminate the state Cap
l'al dome al Helena The Helena
Jrmtar Chamber u Commerce ,pon-
Nr, 81 the project, are making every
t,iar' H. re,y the necessary fund,
Ind have the Nark somplcicd hN
rhristma,
l)r Kenneth q lotu,en. Chairman
'hc JaAece campaign ,aid today
'sai the cost u Lighting the Capitol
Id SINE 4, estimated AZ about Sl.oN.
f, amount representing the cost
materials alone. since labor will
e donated h5 electrical workers u
Helena
pr. Johnson stated. we appeal TO
al Montana citizens, civic groups
and iraternal organizations in Mon
tina ,o help IS III our efforts 70
give our State Capitol a lighted
home ID match or excel the lighting
facilities which have already been
Installed on more than two-thirds
ii the state capitol buildings in the
United States. Our state pride, as
urll as the TACT that additional
thousands 81 tourists annually will
be induced to visit the Capitol,
should impel US to complete this
worthy project withou, delay.
Contributions should be sent TO
,iie State Capitol Dome Lighting
Committee. { o Helena ~Jaycees, Box
+Ol. Helena. Montana. We would
ike 10 receive A major part OF the
necessary funds not later than De-
Montana labor news., 1949-12-01

The convention site will be the
NFt abor Temple located Al y
si'a 1p'l street Entertainment
and ifirr,hmcut, Wili be served
tie tiriou> delegates representing
fn srp,n'tr unien throughout the
STATE
AaAe, % local committee mem
lier. participating IN the arrange
We't, 81 ttl, convention are 4, iel
l.a,, K Morfou, registration
md reservations " \ Burnett.
- fefsea ilemuan. entertain
menf Ralph Renter and LYLE Fol
eHa> banquet >ianlca anderson and
tsNa lflNi, puhliei's
NJ William = IloNn n treat
4' sud lield Representative 81
iIt u entara state loini \pprenticc
,iip HHncil viii serve a> tuastma,
4 fhc banquet
ANfs ihe out q iuWu delegate,
' - rrc,cnt Al this convention
afs Lame, $ Unihcr. President ii
'le Montana State Council al Car
Montana labor news., 1949-12-01
CASCADE COUNTY
TRADES AND
LABOR ASSEMBLY

Meeting oi November Is. 1910
Meeting, VA, eallcd Ia order +
5 ~ pm. rs Niee President le
Stewart
Roll cali ii oiii,ci, showed 4.
Officers present
Credentials
From the Baker, ior ester New
man y dclceal, elect MAS ah>rH'
the crcdcutal, were referred 10
in,ure meeting
Committee Reports
luhu bu,ak reported progress ~
the skating rink committee
Nm Hodge reported progress iol
the pension committee
President Nteinmeil stated tn.
any Organization having ,urplu'
funds can invest them in the tnic
Club and receive four per cent N
tercst On Monda, the 9Th Of De
cemhcr. all organization, holdius
Union Club bonds are urged IL hay
representatives present At the annua
meeting ut the club.
les Newman reporting ior TIN
Bakers that they have conquered II
the action oi the assembly i'll placinl
the Paris" on their we do not pat
ronige list and that they have IN
vested III another $4,000 bond i
the Union club.
T.. Serge reporting ior the l.aun
drk workers that they have donate,
q chairs. To the Union club an,
Will buy another $4,000 bond il
the club and have placed the Pari
On their wc do not patronize lisl
John Du>ak reporting Tor III
butchers that they have placed III
Paris on Their " do not patroniz
list.
Walter Davidson reported on til
passing away Of Pinky Taylor.
member 81 the Executive Board q
the State Federation OF Labor.
Bernal ! {. ~I.cary reporting IL
the Retail Clerks that the reta'
stores viii remain open two Satur
day nights before Christmas. b,
not Christmas Eve.
Austin Thompson reporting fc
the Transfers that the Eddy Baker
, Co. representatives met with tn
r Transfers in regard to a consel
/. election OF Eddy drivers in Levi,
town, Roundup and Glendive.
Good and Welfare
On motion a letter WAS ordefc
! written Clcye Hall urging the ap
pointmcnt oi sam Nichols to II
board Of the Dcai and Blind schoo
On motion a committee was or
dcrcd appointed Ia bring in a recon-
m|cndation on the medical service
ior the County Poor
Leo Stewart, John Pcdlcw>kN am
Martin /arr were appointed on IN
committee.
Frank Bcall ~polc ON behalf q II
, american Heritage Foundation Il
Continued on Page !
Montana labor news., 1949-12-01
Farmer-Labor Tax
Committee
Continues Study

Representative, ~ organized labor
and tpriculture agreed Ia continue
tire work II the JOINT Iax STUDY
afumiftcc and prepared rc,pmmen
dttialt- ~ taN legislation iai tie
nest session oi the Montana lcpi,
lsiiVc assembly At 9 meeting ~
ll,lcua November ~
W have had many iasofahle re-
lnalses 10 the work we haze done"
sAid Kathleen MeGmrc, anaconda.
Montana Federation al Teacher,
representative and chairman u the
committee The several studies on
a>atlun wc have published Tor our
omhincl membership and the public
Lave danc much good and VET We
lmven'i made a beginning III bring
tng better understanding OF Mon
Mnt's taN problems to the citizen
al the state.
The latest publication 81 the com
mittce. Looking Toward Sound Fis
cal Policy. received much favorable
attention II the recent annual con
eention 81 the American Federation
ltf Teacher, in Milwaukee, Miss Me
|ltnre tod the committee The u
.rtaa hoIklci Oh Montana, tax
,iftittuft with reference 70 school