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The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-06
Government Is WiIIiEQ To Postpone Civil
 Suif Against Bridges

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 6-R- The government is willing to post pone its civil suit against longshore leader Harry Bridges.
 The suit, to cancel Bridges cit izenship on civil grounds, was filed simultaneously with his indictment May 25 by the Federal Grand Jury on charges of perjury and con- spiracy in connection with his nat uralization in 1945.
 Assistant US. Attorney Robert McMillan said yesterday if the government were forced to answer the AT interrogatories asked by the longshore leaders attorneys in con- nection with the civil suit it would hamper and obstruct the criminal case against Bridges.
 He added that there would be no need to proceed with the civil suit if Bridges were convicted in the criminal charge.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-06
Alaska Military Construction Is Postponed
CARDINAL GETS TOGETHER WITH
 MRS. R005EvELT

NEW YORK, Aug. 6-tR-Francis Cardinal Spellman has issued a new statement on federal aid to education and Mrs Franklin D. Roosevelt, who has disagreed with the church leaders stand, termed the message clarifying and fair"
 The statements followed a tele- phone call from the Cardinal to the wife of the late President. The Cardinal said he acted to clear up many regrettable misunderstand- ings" concerning the position of the Roman Catholic church on the issue.
 In his statement, issued simul- taneously last night with one by Mrs. Roosevelt, the New York Archbishop said his church seeks public funds solely for auxiliary services" of parochial schools.
 We are not asking for general support of religious schools" he said.
 Mrs. Roosevelt, whom the Car dinal had called "anti-Catholic" for her opposition to federal aid to sectarian schools, said the Car dinal had telephoned her and asked me to go over statement which he would like to release"
 T have read it." she added, and think it clarifying and fair statement"
 The Cardinal said the Catholic church does not expect, nor ask public funds for school construc- ton, maintenance and teaching services.
 But he said parochial school children should share with public school children in funds for trans portation, school lunches, health programs and ron-religious text books.
 Mrs. Roosevelt, declaring anew that she has mo anti-Catholic bias,' said:
 T am firm in my telief that there shall be no pressure brought to bear on any church against the proper operation of the government and that there shall be recognition of the fact that all citizens may express their views freely on ques- tions of public interest" ''
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-06
STRIKE. IN UNION- -pACkER5 pRE-5EA50N C0NFAB

Negotiations between CIO and AFL representatives and the Alaska Salmon Industry. Inc, representa- tives, continued today in Ketchikan after week characterized by threatened strikes of seiners and cannery workers.
 Kell leth Bowman, AFL orga- nizer, and Joe Jurich, International President of the International Fish ermen's Union, CIO, head the labor groups conferring. with Peter F. Gilmore, industry representative.
 Judge w. c. Arnold, managing director of the Alaska Salmon In- dustry. Inc, who took part in ses- sions earlier in the week, said this morning that he had no further word on the contemplated call for strikes against the cannery opera tors in Southeast Alaska.
 Fish prices and cannery pay scales are up for negotiation for the coming season.
 The Ketchikan CIO Industrial Council has gone on record to give all out support to the CIO Fishermen and Cannery Workers in event of strike.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-06
.S1,OOo,oOo TO BE AvAILAbLE SOON,
 SAYS TREASURER
AIdskans Guarantee Inter- est on Seattle Bank
 Loan 10 Territory

One million dollars will be avail able to the Territory almost i'm mediately, according to Treasurer Henry Roden, who returned yes- terday from his successful trip to negotiate a loan in that amount. It will be made from the Seattle Trust and Savings Bank.
 The loan was financed to make up a deficit in the general fund of approximately $1,O00,000. Appro- priations amounting to approxi- mately $5,645,O ,O00 have been frozen by the Board of Administration.
 "The money will be available, ' Roden said this morning. just as soon as warrants are prepared by the Auditor, and a few resolutions passed by the Board of Administra- tion. The Board action is expected Monday.
 "The guarantee of $l5,O00 in terest is absolutely assured" he added The loan calls for three percent interest.
 Roden is one of the Is needed guarantors of $1,000 each, ten of whom have already signed definite commitments.
 The others are Gov Ernest Gruening, Dr. Ferris Moore, new president of the University Of Alaska; Dr. Charles E. Bunnell, President Emeritus; A. E. (Cap) Lathrop, Fairbanks financier; Sen. Andrew Nerland, Fairbanks; At torney General J. Gerald Williams; Neil F. Moore, Assistant Auditor of Alaska Jack Conway of Sitka. w. w.. Knight. superintendent of the Pioneers Home at Sitka; James G. Pinkerton, Ketchikan; Byron A. Gillian, Fairbanks; and the Ket- chikan aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles.
 At a special meeting of the Board of Administration shortly after Roden's return from Seattle yesterday, the Board officially ap- proved the treasurer's action. Roden was in Seattle two weeks.
 He sold the loan on the premise that Territorial revenues will be sufficient for repayment not later than January 31, and will allow for current running expenses, too.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-06
SEWARD POLICE ARREST SMOKER
 OF MA2IJUANA

Seward police believe they fin- ally have a lead on the source of marijuana coming into the Terri tory. Chief of Police Clark arrested Sidney Warren, chief janitor on the SS Alaska. with marijuana cigarettes in his possession.
 The g year old colored crew member was observed by Chief Clark as he left the city dock shortly after the ship docked here. Warren was just about to knock on the door of house in an alley.
 He was brought to the Federal jail and a search disclosed one ot the cigarettes in his clothing. Later police noticed a bulge under the cushion of the chair ne had been sitting in and found six more of the cigarettes under the cushion.
 Warren told police his home is in Seattle, where he has a wife, but he says his real home is in Detroit. Police said he appeared to te shy about answering questions, but they believe he is only minor figure in the ring peddling mari- juana and other narcotics in the Territory.
 After Warren's arrest, a search of his effects aboard ship was made but no further evidence was dis closed. Customs officers have played the old hide and seek with dope smugglers for many years, and usually when evidence of such smuggling is discovered the ship is worked over by large crew of experts.
 Seward police did not say what the charges against Warren would be, but the possession of the drug is a felony. It is only in the past 12 years or so that the real danger of the drug has become recognized. since it is habit forming.
 Seward police have been working for some time now on the narcotic traffic, which has not directly affected Seward, but because 1t passes through here. This arrest was the result of routine pro- cedure of meeting ships here for this purpose.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-06
'eebreaker Stays On Job Despite lost Propeller

POINT BARROW, Alaska, Aug 6-tR-Driven by a single propel- Ter, the ice breaker Burton Island crunched through ice floes today toward the Air Force radio layiga- ton station on Barter Island, 380 miles to the east.
 The crippled ship had been ex- pected to put in here for repairs, but decided to continue it's job ot clearing path for the Navy's top of-the-world supply ships.
 The Burton Island lost it's star board propeller and part of a shaft yesterday 60 miles east of here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-06
Negro Serves Term For fogery;; Says Can't Read, Wriie

MIAMI, Fla, Aug. 6-tR-A 25- year-old Negro who says he can- not read or write is serving a prison term for forgery.
 The Negro. Lewis West, was sen- fenced to one year and II months in Federal prison yesterday by Fed eral Judge John w. Holland. He pleaded guilty to foreging en- dorsements or, four government checks totaling slOO.
 l Secret Service agents said West simply marked an "x' on the backs pf the checks which he told them he obtained from a mail box at the address where he lived.
 He then persuaded neightorhood merchants to cash the checks for him by telling them he was unable to read or write, the agents said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-06
HAWAII LEGISLATURE
 0k'5 BILL TO SEIZE
 --'. 5TRIkEB0UND DOCKS
Longshore men 5 Union Votes 10 Refuse Work for
 Territorial Government
By LEIF ERICKSON


 HONOLULU, Aug. 6-R-Ha- waii's Legislature today passed bill empowering the Territorial government to seize the islands strikebound docks. Earlier, strik- ing CTO stevedores voted unani- mously to refuse to work for the government.
 Final passage of the legislation designed to end the 98-day water front tieup came at 2:40 am. in the 10th day of a special session called by Gov. Ingram M. Stain back
 Late last night Senate and House conferees agreed on the measure which directs the Governor to take over the islands seven struck stevedoring firms. It also calls for hiring, as far as possible, the 2,000 striking members of the Interna- tional Longshoremen's and Ware housemen's Union at the pre-strike $1 40 hourly wage. The House approved the confer ence report by 24 to 6 vote. The Senate approval was unanimous IA to O.
 The strikers voted not to work for the Territorial government after special meeting was addressed by ILWU President Harry Bridges. He arrived from San Francisco yester- day and confidently announced the strike is lin no danger of being lost, as long as Matson Navigation Company Ships don't sail. Matson is the major mairlar.c- Hawaii car- rier.
 Bridges told news conference that no law passed by the Hawaiian legislature could force loading or unloading of island cargoes on the Pacific coast.
 But even as he spoke, canned pineapple was loaded for the first time since the ILWU struck May 1 for a wage boost of g cents an hour. A new non-union firm, Ha- waii Stevedores, Ltd, was putting the shipment aboard the Isthmian freighter Steel Maker Asked if he thought the strike was near settlement, Bridges re- piled:
 More and more issues are being raised all the time." One way to settle it, he added, would be arbitration by board of Hawaii businessmen not con- nected with any of the "big five" sugar agencies.
 The union repeatedly has de- manded arbitration. Employers have rejected it, contending they should not be bound in advance to accept an award on wages by third parties who have no financial responsi- bility.
 Bridges referred to the "big five" as "feudal lords' and said their at- torney James Blaisdell "got the horse laugh" in Washington last month when he told Senate com mittee there was no big five.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-06
Judge Says Ii's 0kay To Gel Drunk on Bay Rum Noi Illegal

SAVANNAH, Ga, Aug. 6--tR-' You may get drunk as a coot on bay rum tut it's strictly legal in Judge B. B. Heery's city court.
 They were about to send a IT, year-old defendant to the cooler yesterday for drunkenness. Then the police happened to say they smelled bay rum on him.
 That did it.
 Judge Heery told the jury to ac- quit the man at once.
 Bay rum, he explained is not an intoxicating liquor in the Georgia law. Therefore, he said, 1t is not possible to get legally drunk on it.
 Bay rum generally is used as a mems toilet preparation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-06
CONGRESS TO DELAY ACTION ON NAVY, AIR
 ARMY PROJECTS HERE
Delegate Bartlett Says 50
 Construction Will Be dt StdndstiII
By CHARLES D. WATKINS

WASHINGTON. Aug. 6.--tR-- Delegate Bartlett of Alaska said today that $l37. .738,712 in proposed military construction in Alaska IS virtually dead for the present ses- sion of Congress.
 He said Chairman Vinson O. Ga) of the House Armed Services committee suddenly announced" this week that no action will be taken this session on bills to au- thorize $66 6.480,7 700 for army con- struction. in the Territory, $25, 1884, 900 for Navy, $38, ,430,800 for Air Force construction and $7,663,212 for program of the Alaska Com munications System.
 Representations from the action of the committee chairman Bart lett told a reporter. already reflect that the 1850 construction in AL aska will find Armed Services pub. lie works for defense of the nation at complete standstill."
 Bartlett's bill for the Alaska Communications System was ap- proved by the committee earlier this week but Vinson said at the time no further action would be taken on it at this session. The other items were contained in general defense public works pro- gram totaling $6l3 100000.
 Bartlett said he has been unable to learn what led to the decision of the committee chairman, but added, it was apparently made in high quarters
 ACS Plans
 The bill for the Communications System contains these construction projects:
 Adak $l75,000; Anchorage $800,- 300, Anchorage Fairbanks (point between $l75.000; Anchorage Fair banks (three points between) $545,- $50; Bethel $20,000; Big Delta $354,- 579; Cathedral Bluffs S350, ,684; Cape Fanshaw $175000; Cordova $28, 400; Eielson Field S307.2 7.255; Fair banks $l.407, ,220; Haines $60,5O0; Juneau $233,340; Kotzebue $30,0o0; Lena Point si49,900; Mile 33 s46,- AGO; Mitchell Point $l75.000; Mar row Point $l75. .O0O; Portage $100, ,000; Petersburg $74.400; Kodiak $l2,5s0; Seattle $436,50O; Nome s289, ,O0O; Northway $377,204. and Point Agassiz $175,0O.
 The communications program in- cludes family housing and buildings for equipment and operation at the various points. It is part of five year program started last year to replace temporary wartime con- struction with permanent build ings. The total cost of the five year program is estimated at sI6,- 100000.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-06
PARTY GIVEN
 ON FOURTH BIRTHDAY

A Circus party for seven little guests marked the fourth birthday of Judy Kay Elisen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Ellison, Glacier The party was held tt the Elisen home yesterday after noon.
 Guests included Rita Johnson, Gary LaJoie, Stanley Hamlin, Kay Hill, Joanne Bowling, Danny Tyler, and Sandra Jensen.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-06
Criticism And Praise
 For Policy
China Altitude Gets Com ments Congress Acts
 on Many Problems

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-lR-The Administrations published explana- tion of it's China policy drew both praise and criticism from Congress today.
 Nearly everyone, both friends and foes of Administration policy, agreed that the China situation is bad, but disagreed about what can be done to keep Reds from over running all of China.
 Members who defended the State Departments White Paper explan- atidn of how the Communists overwhelmed Chiang Kai-shek's S government said it was realistic view.
 Critics said the revelation Of the Chinese National governments fail ure was a confession of American failure also.
 Senator Bridges (R-NH) said we should pat the Nationalist gov- ernment on the back instead of kicking it in the face; we should furnish small arms and ammuni- tion to Communists and we should give assurance that the U. s. won't recognize the Commun- ists.
 Chairman Tydings R-Md) of the Senate Armed Services com- mittee said the White Paper re alistically aimed in the right direc- tion."
 Elsewhere In Congress
 Arms for Europe Progam-C Chair man Kee (D-W Va) of the House Foreign Affairs committee was try ing to forestall demands for 90 per cent slash in the $1,45O, ,0OO, ,OOO fund. He may ask the committee to OK the program without cutting it so the whole issue can be debated from scratch on the floor.
 Foreign Aid-The $5,797, TEA, ,0oo bill comes before the Senate Monday for what is expected to be a fav- orable vote. If this occurs, the bill goes to joint Senate-House con- ference. The Senate has cut about 10 per cent from the amount the House approved.
 Education-The House leaders in- dicated there will be no action this year on the proposal for Federal aid to education, despite President Truman's appeal for legislation.
 Five ercenters-Senator Mundt (R-SD) said Detroit auto parts firm received clearance on a $780, 900 army contract after John Mar agon got them White House ap- pointment. But he added the De- troit firm was low bidder and en- titled to the contract. Maragon is an ex-boot black from Kansas City with friends in the White House.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-06

fund would be used by the Alaska Housing Authority to construct houses for sale or rent where ade- quate private financing is not otherwise available.
 { Delegate Bartlett (D-Alaska) said that under the act the fund also could be used for small loans up to $500 for housing repairs and re- mobilization.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-06
STEAMER kCvEMr"yS

Princess Louise. scheduled to ar- rive from Vancouver 2 D. m. today. Coastal Monarch due to sail from Seattle today.
 Baranof scheduled to sail from Seattle today.
 Aleutian scheduled to arrive Southbound 5 a. m. Monday.
 Corsair due Sunday afternoon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-06
ALASKA HOUSING MONEY I5 APPROVED BY SENATE
 COMMITTEE, $1o,oOo,o

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-tR- A $10,OOO,OO0 revolving fund for the Alaska Housing Authority has the approval of the Senate Appropria- tions committee.
 The money Twas added to the third deficiency appropriations bill to implement the recently enacted Alaska Housing Act.
 Subject to Senate approval and the concurrence of the House, the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-06
co ss524 ON SUPPLY RUN

The co 83524 arrived back in the Small Boat Harbor early yesterday from a supply run to Sentinel Is- land. Point Retreat, and Cape Spencer light stations. The three men taken to Sentinel Island sta- tion were Robert E. Scott (EN3). Ernest H. Harris (SN) and Wallace H. Metzner tFND. Marcus Hagan tBM3) was taken off the station for rotation stateside. Charles E. Terwillegar tSA) was taken to Cape Spencer to relieve Robert Stone (S- NJ who 1t rotated stateside.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-06

WAsH1NGToN - Gen. Harry Vaughan, the Presidents jovial, back-slapping, poker-playing mili- tary aide, holds the official title of "coordinator of veterans affairs. D As such he is supposed to help vet erans. e
 But yesterday this column show ed how, when the Tanforan Race Track in California violated build- ing regulations aimed to speed vet erans' housing, General Vaughan used his influence not to help the veterans but to help the race track. His known influence was brought to bear in the fall of 1947.
 Here is what happened. After Guy Standifer and other Tanforan officials were jailed in California for violating housing regulations. Eugene Mori. new president of the race track, called on the office of
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-06
VISITING THE NEELYs

MT. and Mrs. Harold Hauflaire of Glendale, Calf, arrived recent ly to visit MT. and Mrs. s. w. Nicely. They drove up the Alaska Highway, bringing their trailer house. MT. Hauflaire is well pleas ed with Alaska salmon fishing and tied for nineteenth place in the recent salmon derby with a 23- pound six-ounce king.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-06
FISH LANDINGS

One landing was mace today, with the Elfin II (E. o. Swan son) bringing in 50.000 pounds of salmon for the Alaska Coast Fish cries.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-06
WEATHER REPORT

(U. 8. WEATHER BUREAU) (Thts data is for 24-hour pe- !. riod ending 7:30 am. PST.) In Juneau-Maximum, 55; minimum, 50.
 At Airport-Maximum, 57; minimum, 48.
 F o R E c A s T
 (Juneau and Vicinity
 Rain this afternoon and tonight. Mostly cloudy with showers Sunday. High today around 55 degrees; low to- night near 50 degrees. South easterly winds occasionally 20 to 25 miles per hour. P R E 0 IP T A T$I o N Past "A hours ending 7:30 am. today In Juneau .06 inches; since Aug. l, TIT inches; since July 1, 7.06 inches.
 At Airport = 10 inches; since Aug. l, .84 inches; since July l, 4.s6 inches.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-06
NEWS BRIEFS

CHINHAE, Korea R-Genera- iissimo Chiang Kai-shek arrived at this South Korean port today for a series of conferences with Presi- dent Syngman Rhee on a Pacific Pact against the Communists.
 PARIS+R-Adm. Louis Denfeld, US. Navy member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, today said there is great unanimity of opinion on the way the Atlantic Pact defenses should be organized.
 BERLIN---tR-Maj. Gen. Maxwell D. Taylor, wartime paratroop leader, officially was named today to command both the American Military Government and Army Forces in Berlin.
 WASHINGTON - R President Truman was taking another brief vacation today at his "Shangri-La" hideaway near Thurmont, Md.
 NEW Chrysler Corp. announced today net profit in the first six months totaled $53, ,222, ,843, equal to $612 share on its capi- tai stock. This compared with $35, ,786.010. or $4.11 a share in the like period last year.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-06
FROM wRANGELL

M. M. Custard of .Wrangell is registered at the Gastneau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-06

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-08-06
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