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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-06-30
GIRL WHO TOOK
SHOT AT WAITKU5
DECLARED insane

CHICAGO, June 80 - Up ~ In
rapid-fire disposal of legal routine,
the 19-year-old girl admirer who
shot first raseman Eddie Watkins
today was adjudged insane and
committed to Kankakee State hos
pital.
The girl Ruth Ann Steinhagen,
appeared in felony court with the
man she shot. After preliminary
pleadings she was bound over to
the grand jury.
A true bill was Immediately voted
and the indictment returned before
Chief Justice James j. McDermott
of Criminal Court. This was shortly
after Watkins. sitting in wheel
chair, confronted the girl for the
first time since she shot him in y
hotel room June Is.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-06-30
FILE SUIT
BREAK UP
BIG TRUST
Action Is Taken Against
Industrial Empire Con-
troIIed by DuPonts

WASHINGTON. June 30-R-
Attorney General Tom Clark has
filed suit to break up the du Pont
industrial empire.
The Attorney General announced
that the action, under the Sherman
and Clayton Antitrust laws, was
filed this morning in the US Dis
trict Court at Chicago.
Among the major demands OF
the civil suit are enforcement OF
the E. I. du Pont de Nemours Co.,
of Wilmington, Del, from General
Motors Corp, of Detroit.
It also asks that the du Pont
family be required to release its
holdings, described as controlling.
in the United States Rucber Com
pany of New York.
The suit named as defendants:
E. I. du Pont de Nemours, Gen
eral Motors, u S. Rubber. Chris
tiana Securities Co.. Delaware
Realty and Investment Corp.
Pierre S. du Pont, Lammot du Pont,
Irenee du Point, and all members
of the du Pont family related by
blood or marriage to Pierre, Lam
mot, or Irenee du Point who hold
voting stock In either U. S. Rub
her, Christiana Securities or Della
ware Realty and Investment Corp.
Clark's statement announcing the
suit said that Christiana and Della
ware Realty ARE personal holding
companies of the members OF the
du Pont family
! Justice Department Attorneys
said they understood that no one
outside Of the family holds stock in
these companies. which in turn
control E, +. du Pont de Nemours
Co.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-06-30
Jack 0'C0NN0R
RETIRES FROM
FEDERAL SERVICE
.FWS Staff Gives Informal
Office Party for Promi-
nent Official

Good luck, Jack!' was written
in pink frosting on the cake for a
very informal party this morning.
Good luck, Jack!'' read the clev-
err scroll-like card on which were
dozens of slgnatures--a card accom-
panying a handsome gift.
And Good luck Jack!" was spok-
en- from the hearts OF fellow work
ers at the little affair honoring
Charles John O'Connor. in the
office of the director of the U. S.
Fish and Wildlife Service.
Jack O'Connor known everywhere
in Alaska where there is hunter
or fisherman, retired from govern
ment service today. But those who
have worked with him say it will
not be a slippers-by -the-fire kind
of retirement.
O'Connor plans to make trip
Outside to visit relatives, then do
some prospecting on a copper claim
he has near Fairbanks.
While a recent authorization per-
mits retirement after 20 years for
federal enforcement officers, O'Con-
nor has been in public service many
more than a score of years and in
numerous branches.
Most recently. he has been en-
iorcement agent for the Juneau
FWS Field Station. Previous to that
he was with the Bureau OF Biologi-
cal Survey and the Alaska Game
Commission. Earlier, he had been
associated with the U. S. Marshal's
office. His first Alaska work as an
officer of the law began November
l, 1914. in Fairbanks, on the Fire
and Police Department forces.
During his whole public career,
OConnor has been concerned prin-
cipally with law enforcement in
Alaska.
Coffee was served this morning
in Clarence J. Rhodes office. where
the big conference table was laden
with goodies coffee, sandwiches,
nuts, candies and two cakes. besides
the large gayly wrapped gift.
Most of the girls on the staff
had helped with the refreshments;
Artist Mary Westfall had painted
the amusing figures on the Good
luck, Jack!" card. and everyone had
Clipped in for the fine new type
writer someone had learned that
Jack wanted.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-06-30
july A BOAT RACES,
PARADE TO BE HELD
SUNDAY NIGHT AT 8

The annual July 4th boat races
will be held Sunday evening, July
3. at 8 o'clock. The races will fol-
low a boat parade with prizes tor
the best decorated.
Prizes amount to $500 to be
awarded for the race winners.
The following races are scheduled
for outboards with these horse
power designations: S, 10, l6, ana
% followed hy free-for-all. There
will be races for inboard racers
with two classes according to speed
and design. Trollers and halibut
boats will race in the two classifl-
cations.
All boat owners are urged to be
in the boat parade and races. Entry
blanks are available at Cowling
Motors with the entry list closing
at noon. July 3. Entry fee is 81.
A scow has been arranged for
and will be anchored off the Ju-
neau Cold Storage dock where rae
ing boats may tie up and to ac-
commodate the starter and judges
At the starting scow, instructions
will be given to racers as to the
meaning of starting flag signals
and rules.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-06-30
RETURN
FROM SPECIAL BUS
TRIP TO INTERIOR

A first in Alaskan tourist travel
proved to be grand trip" for Is
Juneauites who returned yesterday
after a two-week trip from Juneau
to Fairbanks and Anchorage by bus
The special charter bus run tc
Fairbanks for the VFW convention
and operated by Ell. tRed) Hollo-
way marked the first time for bus
travel between the Alaskan Pan
handle and Interior.
Tourists made the last lap OF
their trip from Haines yesterday at
ternoon by Alaska Coastal Airlines
The bus will be brought here by the
Chilkoot barge tomorrow.
The group spent four days in
Fairbanks, then left on l5O-miIe
side trip to Circle Hot Springs
where several Of the party took to
the air for a flight with a bush
pilot over the Arctic Circle.
The bus tourists drove to An
cnorage Tor two-day stay before
returning south over the Glenn
Highway, Alaska Highway and the
Haines Cutoff.
With stopovers every night and
comfortable seats, the trip was not
at all firing, according to Ethel
Finlayson, secretary at the Bureau
OF Reclamation, who made the trip
She said she feels she has really
seen Alaska.
Others who returned yesterday
were Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Peter
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Nelson, Louise
Skinner. Allen Marcum, Harold
Fennel, Pat Burns, Pete Snyder
Lorraine Mix. John Knox, and Mr.
and Mrs. Lyle Lohr.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-06-30
INDUSTRY Bill NOW
BEFORE BRITI5HERS
tBy Associated Press,

The House of Lords has voted
to delay naturalization OF the iron
and steel industry but the move
has little power to stop the gov
eminent from going ahead with
its program.
The Peers voted to postpone the
date for taking over industry from
May l, 1850, to October /, 1851. A
general election must be held be-
fore August. 1885, 1t would give
the Conservatives a chance to take
power. They are publicly pledged
to kill the industry bill.
However. In effect, there is
nothing the House OF Lords can
do to stop government plans to
bring steel into state hands. The
government plans to take over the
industry by May /. 1850. The
Lords power to delay passage OF
ellis for two years will be cut to
one year ty December when a
heavy labor majority passes for
the third time a bill to trim powers
and make 1t law.
Commons already has passed it
on two readings.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-06-30
D0NJAC ENTERED IN
LAST LEG OF RACE,
|(ApITAl-T0-CApITAL

A total of 10 cruisers are entered
in the Prince Rupert-Juneau leg Of
the Capitalize Capital Cruiser Race
which ends at the Douglas bridge
the afternoon of July l6, at
o'clock.
The boats entered are as follows,
with owners and sponsoring yacht
club: Donolie, r. j. Hart, Jr Brem-
erton; Jeanne, George Moore,
Queen City; Carmelita, Norton
Clapp, Seattle; Conquest, H. B.
Garrett. Bremerton; Klatawa, c. l..
Klieves. Bremerton; Nika, George
M. Ross, Queen City; spunky Two,
DR.. j. Wayne Graham. Everett;
Devshir. j. H. Smith. Portland;
Donjac. j. B. Burford, Juneau; Al
leen, George H. Patton, Nanaimo,
B. C.
The cruisers are due to arrive at
Nanaimo, B. c., on July 8. on the
Olympia Nanaimo leg OF the race,
July Is at Prince Rupert, July IL
at the Douglas Bridge.
The local yacht club will welcome
the arriving cruisers at the conclu-
sion OF the race ana computation
of winners will follow Immediately
At 7 O'Clock that evening a cocktail
party will be held at the Baranof
for the visiting yachtmen with the
awarding dinner to be held at .
o'clock.
On July II trips tor the visitors
have been planned to Mendenhall
Glacier and points OF interest
around Juneau. The following day
there will be conducted tours to
Glacier Bay and Tracy Arm.
Boats Of all different speeds
will be in the race, with each skip
Fer racing against his own predict
ed log or predicted running time.
All boats theoretically should arrive
at the bridge at o'clock the after
noon Of July 16. The cruisers will
leave Prince Rupert on the final leg
OF the race at intervals according 10
their speed with the slower boats
leaving first.
Penalties for infringement of the
rules and for failure to run the dis
lance between central points as pre-
dicted make it a highly interesting
race. A high degree OF seamanship
will determine the winner.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-06-30
MISS C0pl0N IS
CONVICTED, BEING
spy FOR RUSSIA
BY KARL r. BAUMAN

WASHINGTON, June 30.-tR-
Judith Coplon was convicted today
of being spy for Russia.
The jury convicted her on both
counts of the indictment against
her. She faces maximum SEN
tence of Is years in prison and a
fine of $4,000.
The jury announced its verdict
shortly after l 80 pm. tEST) after
having her fate in its hands for
almost ~ hours.
Federal Judge Albert L. Reeves
denied defense plea for a months
delay and Indicated he would pass
sentence at 8 am. (EST) tomorrow.
She will remain free on bond at
least until then.
Miss COplon, %, Barnard Col
lege honor graduate, still faces trial
in New York along with Valentine
A. Gubitchev, a Russian, on espion-
age conspiracy charges.
Under count one of the indict-
ment under which she was convict
ed. today the maximum penalty is
10 years and 10000
That count accused Miss Coplon
of taking secret reports from FBI
files on counter-espionage and sub
version with intent to benefit a
foreign power tRussia) and injure
the United States.
The second count, with a top
penalty of three years and $1,000,
merely charged removal and con-
cealment of such material and
made no mention Of an intended
use for it.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-06-30
STARS BLAST FOUR
OAK HuRLERS;; WIN
HUMPING GAME
tBy the Associated Press

The Hollywood Stars on the
rampage again.
Smarting from 4-3 defeat at
the hands of Oakland Tuesday
night the Stars stormed back last
night and lambasted four Acorn
hurlers in a IA to humping.
frankie Kellehers bat was
really smoking. He smackerooed
two homers. each three-runner
In all he drove in seven OF the
Stars IA counters. In the second
inning Hollywood scored seven runs
OH five hits, including doubles by
Gene Handley and Herb German
and one of Kelleher's circuit
blows.
Southpaw Art Schallock went the
route for Hollywood, allowing the
Acorns eight hits while his team
got is.
The win again put the Pacific
Coast league leading Stars seven
games ahead of second-place
Seattle.
Portland and Sacramento split
a twin bill. The one that the Solons
won, combined with the Oakland
loss, put Sacramento in third place
in the standings, replacing the
Acorns. In the first game the
Beavers shelled Orval Grove from
the mound in the sixth inning and
went on to WIN to 2, seven
inning tilt. But Ken Holcombe
had too many curves for Portland
in the nightcap, giving up only five
hits, and the Solons won the full
length contest 8 to l.
San Franciscos Seals moved
from seventh to sixth in the race
by whipping the Los Angeles Angels
6 to 2. 1t was the fifth win OF the
season for Nanny Perez. 1t gave
the Seals 20 lead in the series.
The San Diego Padres squared
their series at a game apiece when
Kewpie Dick Barrett stopped a
ninth inning threat and his team
beat Seattle to 2. The Padres
coasted into the last frame with
60 lead. But the Rainiers put on
stiff rally, got two runs and
then loaded the sacks. However,
Barrett famed pinch hitter Jackie
Albright to end the game.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-06-30
SWIMMING pool
FUND AT $1,000;
LAST SHOW TONIGHT

Juneau Lions will go on the II lii
over KINY for full hour tonight
from to p. m. for their fourth
radio show to raise funds for heat
ing the Evergreen Bowl Swimming
Pool.
Liens took in more than $7O0 last
night to raise the fund total to
about 81 300.
Tonight's program will conclude
the Lions radio shows, but the club
announces that contributions will be
gratefully accepted from all who have
not been contacted by telephone on
the radio program.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-06-30
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, June 3O.--R-Clos-
ing quotation Of Alaska Juneau
mine stock today is 3, American
Can 90. Anaconda 26ss. Curtiss-
Wright 87s, International Harvester
24A, Kennecott Az, New York
Central 97s, Northern Pacific l2A,
U. S. Steel 2lls. Pound S4.03.
Sales today were $4,000 shares.
Averages today are as follows:
industrials 1912. rails 1888, util-
tiles 3441.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-06-30
Ask CONVERSION
10 Apartments
FOR MORE HOUSING

Conversion into apartment rental
units of basement or second floor
space in existing houses, could
be a forward step in solving part
of Juneau housing problem, a
Chamber of Commerce man told
the membership this noon at the
clubs meeting in the Baranof Hotel.
With the deadline hearing for
supplying housing for personnel of
the 18th Coastguard District Head
quarters, the Chamber brought the
problem up for open discussion on
the floor.
A plea was made for household
ers to seriously consider the posi-
bilities of converting available space
to rental units to aid in meeting
the need for 40 to SO apartments
for Coastguardsmen.
A hitch in plans for construction
Of 100 units on site in West Ju-
neau by Seattle contractors was dis
closed. While some hope still re-
mains for the completion of the
project, there seems to be little pos
sibility of houses being ready for
Coastguardsmen, who are scheduled
to come to Juneau within 60 days,
according to Chamber President
Fred Eastaugh.
Mayor Waino Hendrickson told
the group that Seattle investor
is considering construction of ma
jor-sized combination store and
apartment building, but that after
more than six weeks of work, no
suitable land site has been procured
in Juneau.
Matanuska Asks Queen Entry
Possibility that Juneau's Fourth
of July Queen might enter COMPETE
ton at the Matanuska Valley Fair
for free trip to Hollywood, was
brought before the Chamber. Dis
position Of a request from the Fair
Association for Juneau queen en-
try was turned over to the Cham
ber's Fourth of July committee.
Two Anchorage men were guests
ut the meeting. They were DR.
Wendell c. Matthews and Harry
wilson Of the wilson Cafe.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-06-30
Australia Also
Freezing Funds;
Strike 5ioppage
(By Associated Press

There is slight prospect for the
settlement Of Australians Gripping
miners strike Leaders OF the $4,000
striking miners have agreed to
confer tomorrow with the Austria
Ian Council of Trade Unions which
has settlement plan Meanwhile
the government has frozen ali
union funds to prevent other
unions from aiding the miners.
More than 10000 workers are idle
due to the strike tying up coal de-
liveries to factories.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-06-30
Weather Conditions
Over U. ). Still Bad
.(By Associated Press

The weather story is bad in Sec
tons OF both the East and West
The Easterly drought is now q
month old. A hot, rainless juno
has damaged farm. vegetable and
fruit crops in Massachusetts,. New
York and New Jersey.
The most serious effect OF the
dry spell is said to be on pasture
and. At the same time, the Kia-
math Basin OF Oregon has been
hit by the worst frost in the grow
ing season in 10 years, Damage III
grain and potato fields appears
heavy There is snow along the
Cascade range
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-06-30
SECOND SON BORN To
JOHN e. DAPCEvlCHS'

A second son was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. John E. Dapcevich Monday
morning at st. AIMS hospital The
baby, to be named David Alan, joins
a l6-month-old brother, john Rich
ard, Maternal grandparents are
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Jewett. Paternal
grandparents are Mr.. and Mrs, Sam
Dapcevich.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-06-30
Senator Jackson Is
Flying 10 Fairbanks

WASHINGTON. June 30.--lA-
Rep. jackson tD-Wash) left last
night by plane for Fairbanks, Al
aska. where he will be chief speak
er Friday at exercises marking the
retirement of President Charles E.
Bunnell Of the University of Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-06-30
STEAMER MOVEMENTS

Prince George. from Vancouver
scheduled to arrive tomorrow pm.
Princess Norah from Vancouver
scheduled to arrive Saturday.
Corsair from Vancouver scheduled
to arrive Saturday.
Denali from Seattle scheduled to
arrive Sunday.
- Aleutian scheduled to sail from
Seattle Saturday.
Princess Louise scheduled to sail
from Vancouver Saturday.
Princess Kathleen scheduled to
sail from Vancouver July 6.
Baranof scheduled southbound
Sunday afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-06-30

Final scores OF Western Interna-
tional games played last night are:
Victoria Sc. Tacoma %.
Spokane 4. Salem /.
Yakima 3. Wenatchee o.
Bremerton at Vancouver, rain.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-06-30
WEATHER REPORT

10. 3. wHATHxR BUREAU
(This data is for 24-hour Pc
riod ending $50 am. PST.)
In Juneau Maximum, SIS;
minimum, A.
At Airport Maximum, 48;
minimum, A.
FORECAST
(yuneau and vicinisyl
Decreasing cloudiness to-
night. Fair Friday. Low tenn
perature tonight about As.
High temperature on Friday
near go.
r b e CIPI + A I'll ION
Past - hours ending TOO Am. today
In Juneau - 1.34 inches:
since June l, 7.45 inches;
since July l, l19.48 inches.
At Airport .95 inches;
since June /, 5.35 inches;
since July l, 1925 inches.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-06-30
preditted Many
VIII Die in Traffic
Holiday Accidents

CHICAGO. June 30-tR-The Ma
tional Safety Council estimated to-
day that 200 Americans will die in
traffic accidents during the three
day Fourth of July celebration.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-06-30
3.DAY week IS
ORDERED, SOFT
COAL Miners
CIV the Associated Press

Reversing his traditional policy
of mo contract, no work" John
L. Lewis today ordered soft coal
miners East of the Mississippi river
to work a three-day week starting
Tuesday.
Lewis action, expected by soft
coal operators. was announced at
White Sulphur Springs. w. Va,
where negotiations for new con-
tract are being discussed by the
union and the producers.
The current working agreement
with the operators expires tonight
but Lewis directed his miners to
work the shortened week Ito re-
move the stresses and strains which
could cause industry and public
irritation"
Lewis ordered his United Mine
Workers to toll Tuesday, Wednes-
day and Thursday next week. when
their Today vacation ends. There
after, he said, the men will work
on Monday Tuesday and Wednes-
day of each week.
WASHINGTON STRIKE
In washington, the nation s
capital was threatened with strike
Of its public transportation workers.
Workers who operate Washing
toms street car and bus service
have scheduled strike vote for
1901 am. Friday to back up de-
mands for a wage hike.
A scheduled strike OF some 4.4Oo
workers at the Hershey Chocolate
Corp, Hershey, Pa.-set to start
Saturday-would virtually cripple
the entire city. The wage stoppage.
result of union shop dispute. was
voted Tuesday by the AFL-Bakery
and Confectionery Workers union.
The strike, If carried out. Will
affect the Jersey Chocolate Plant.
the soap factory, laundry. lumber
mill, furniture factory, two hotels
and the telephone and water COM
panies.
OTHER LABOR NEWS
Other labor Developments in
cluded:
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-06-30
BAND PRACTICE

The Juneau City Band will prac-
tice tonight at O'Clock in the
Grade School auditorium and all
present and former members are
urged to attend and be on time for
a once over of marches.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-06-30
AIR RAID MADE ON
SHANGHAI KILLS 81
(By Associated Press

The Communist administration
in Shanghai announced today that
50 persons were killed and 90 in
jured in the Nationalist air raid on
Shanghai yesterday.
No foreigners are reported
among the casualties. Most OF the
bombs fell in. the Chapel district.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-06-30
Vote for
4th Queen

With the deadline nearing, mid
night tomorrow, three candidates
for queen on the Fourth added to
their totals today, jumping their
votes right up smartly
Pretty little Carmen Mantyla
came into the Empire office before
noon and plunked down 1920 votes
which Put her into fourth place
Her added vote was the largest dur
ing the past "a hours.
Juanita Diaz and Martha New
bould scored up to noon today with
Annabelle Foe in second place and
Betty Haynes fifth :.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-06-30
American League.

Yesterdays Results
New York 8, Boston z.
st. Louis l, Chicago 0.
Philadelphia Z. Washington 4.
Detroit Al, Cleveland 0-8.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-06-30
National League

Yesterdays Results
Pittsburgh 7, Cincinnati 3.
New York 9, Boston 3. .
Brooklyn S, Philadelphia l.
st. Louis. 7, Chicago 4.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-06-30
CONDITIONS
OF WEATHER
ALASKA PTS.

Weather conditions ana temper
stures at various Alaska points,
also on the Pacific Coast. at 4:30
a. M. l20th Meridian Time. and
released by the Weather Bureau,
Juneau follow:
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-06-30

The state flower of Pennsylvania
Is the mountain laurel.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-06-30
TRUMAN CONTINUES FIGHT

WASHINGTON, June 80. ~
President Truman said today he is
going to continue to light for the
repeal of the Taft Hartley Act as
hard as he can.
His comment came at a news
conference.
Mr.. Truman declined, when ques-
toned, to say whether he will:
l. Veto the Taft bill II it reach
es him. He said he will pass on
the question only after the legisla-
ton is before him.
2. Seek TO defeat Taft for re-
election to the Senate.
Taft comes up for election next
year.
He also told the news cnnference
that no businessman has to pay a
go-between to get government
contract; Bernard M. Baruch was
badly misinformed when he accused
the Administration OF taking
needless gamble" with national Sc
curity.