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The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02
New Sketch Club
 To Meet Tonighl

The newly organized Ju n u Sketch Club will hold it's first work meeting tonight at the A.B. Hall, from 745 to 9:45 pm.
 The clubs secretary, Mrs. Joyce Howell, announced today that a work comm i tee has completed lighting and set arrangements for the first evening of sketching. Ad- mission fee for ton.ghts session has Teen set temporarily at 10 cents a member and all attending will be expected to take their own draft ing boards. Paper and charcoal may be purchased from the club and proceeds will go to purchase equip ment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02
FRENCH GRATITUDE VESSEL I5 GIVEN BIG WELCOME, NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-tR-A French ship, symbolizing the grati- tlde of the French people to Amer jeans. received riotous welcome in New York Harbor today.
 Ship whistles blared, planes roared overhead and tireboats spread a sheen of white water skyward as the steamship Magellan, be ring the French thank you" train, passed the statue of Liberty
 The 49-car train-one car for each of the States and the District or Columbia-s the French "mercl for the friendship train which the Americans sent to France last year laden with food and gifts.
 Among the 100000 gifts aboard the train are historic documents. llags and other souvenirs of Eoth world wars.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02
FIGHTERS RATED BY
 CHAMPION
Louis Puts Ezzard Charles as Leading Contender
 -0ther Selections

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Feb. D. Joe Louis took his second look at Elmer (Violenb Ray as an exhibi- ton opponent and today the heavy weight champion put Ray down as sixth on his list of logical con- tenders.
 Louis figured Ezzard Charles, who s been battling as a light heavy, is the top-ranking challenger. He put Lee Savold in second place.
 Savold was number two and Jer- sey Joe Walcott number three, the champ said, only because he hes not met Savold and has already beat Walcott twice.
 Thus the champions idea of a suitable opponent differs some from the National Boxing Associations decision. In December the NBA called no fighter to contend but put Walcott first in the list Of outstanding boxers.
 It's only other rated heavyweight was Ezzard Charles.
 Joe Baksi came next in Louis ratings and then Gus Lesenevicn. also ahead of Ray. Louis didn't make any ratings beyond sixth.
 Rays crouching, bobting style didn't give Louis anywhere near the trouble here last night it did in their six-rounder at Miami last week.
 He staggered Ray, a 200-pounder from Hastings, Fla, with lightning right in the third of four rounds.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02

vas so loosely drawn that it didn't ayen state specifically that it was
 or Alaska.
 T could apply to Timbuctoo or Korea, as well as Alaska Taylor declared.
 Taylor, chairman of the judiciary committee, said, however, he would not accept the bill for his commit tee after Frank Angerman, also of Fairbanks, expressed the belief the move was intended to get the b.ll into committee and hold it there.
 REFUSES TO TAKE BILL
 Taylor retorted testify: T refuse to take the bill in judiciary in view of the remarks made here. I never take bill to hold it."
 Taylor told a reporter afterward that he meant it and didn't intend 10 take the bill despite the action of the House in referring it to ju- dietary.
 The motion to refer to judiciary was made by Rep. Glen Franklin, another Fairbanks Democrat
 He stepped into the role of paci- fer after the Taylor Angerman ex- change, asserting:
 Let's not get away from our selves. Angerman knows this house is strong for labor. He knows Taylor will get the bill back out of com- mittee after it is fixed up. Why put something through today that won't De worth 6 damn?"
 On the vote for referring to the committee, Taylor voted with the five nays.
 Rep. Essie Dale, another Fair banks Democrat, then suggested 1t might be better to overhaul the whole bill and put some of the regulatory provisions in a child labor act and leave on the wages and 4O-hour week provisions in this one. She wondered if An german would agree. He respond ed that if the House couldn't ham, ale the bill on the floor without sending it back to committee he didn't care what the committee did about revising it.
 In his criticism of the bill, Rep. Taylor had argued that it's main effect would be against the inter- est oi handicapped persons who can't word full-time and probably would not be employed at all at S1 an hour
 Anyone else he declared, "al- ready gets more than il an hour.
 He also said the bill left too many legislative discretionary pow CTS to the labor commissioner.
 The House passed one minor bill by Taylor to clarify the qualifica- ton for admission to the ear for persons who study in law offices. The amendment would give credit for time spent in a law school in the states in case a person had attended one but not graduated from it.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02
WaIlgren, Truman
 Have Conference

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2-lR-The former Governor of Washington State, Mon Wallgren, has had a conference with President Truman, but he was noncommital about a future assignment after he left the Presidential offices.
 Wallgren indicated that some post aas heen decided upon but he re- fused to answer any questions as to what it might be.
 President Truman has said he wants Wallgren to serve in his ad- ministration and Wallgren has been ment .oned for possible appointment to various agencies.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02
ASHBURN PUTS NAME
 ON pHIiLIE l0kTRA(T

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 2-lRl-The National Leagues Philadelphia Phillies has signed outfielder Rich is Ashhurn, former Alaskan play CT, to a one-year contract. Terms were not disclosed. The Phils now have l2 players under contract for 1949.
 Ashburn declined S7,500 offer last week, insisting he would settle for nothing less than S12,000 He was voted the rookie of the year. in AS by the Sporting News.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02
D. WILKINS
 TURNS PRO

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2.-R-Dick Wilkins, star end of the University of Oregon football team last sea- son, has signed to play professional football with the Los Angeles Dons of the All-America pro conference
 Wilkins, 195-pound senior who stands 6 feet 2 inches, set new Pacific Coast Conference record by catching 27 passes for 52O yards during the 1948 season.
 It was Wilkins only season in football since his high school days in Portland.
 He is the eleventh rookie signed thus far by the Los Angeles club
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02
ARMY NEEDS HOUSING |N TERRA, R0YALL

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2-tP-Army Secretary Royal says housing for Loth enlisted men and officers in Alaska lis greatly deficient in quan- tity and to some extent in quality
 His comment was contained in a statement he wired to Washington after visiting Alaska on his way to Japan.
 He said an inspection in the An ohorage area showed that quarters sre in need of considerable i'm provement.'
 Royall made visits also to Army and Air bases in the Faireanks area 10 Navy installations on Kodiak and in the Aleutians.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02
Navy Carrier Force Is North
 Bound, Kodiak

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 2.-lRl- A U. S. Carrier Force sailed yes terday to support the marine in- vasion of Kodiak Island, Alaska.
 Planes on the Carriers Boxer and Ba'rcko included jet-powered fight CTS. It will be the first test for that type of craft under trigid. condi- G;ons.
 Four destroyers escorted the car riers. The force was to be joined by the light cruiser Duluth, sailing from Long Beach.
 The 1900 Marines are now at Ko- d.ak, preparing for the maneuver
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02
W0kAN'5 SOCIETY, CHRISTIAN SERVICE,
 MEETING TONIGHT

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist. Church will hold it's regular monthly busi- ness meeting this evening, Wednes- day, at o'clock. The program will begin with devotions in the Little Chapel of the Church. Speaker of the evening is Mrs. G. M Ferguson of Douglas, who will tell about Ha- waii.
 Hostesses for the Social Hour following the meeting are Mrs. Cliff Robards and Mrs. Ronald Lister This will be a Valentine Party, at which time the identity of the Sec ret Sisters will be revealed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02
5UzY WYNN GOES
 SOUTH ON N0RAH

Miss Suzy Vim, who has been a member of the Empire staff for the past nine months, left this morning aboard the Princess Norah. She will spend several days in Van eouver before going to the States where she intends to make her home.
 Also aboard the Norah is William Vim, who left for the first lap of three-month trip which is to take him to France and Italy tefore re- turning here in May. During his ab- sence Bob Druxman will handle the Vim real estate office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02
STRAINED FOOT SENDS R0YALL TO
 TOKYO HOSPITAL

TOKYO, Feb. 2-iR- Army Sec retary Kenneth Royal sprained his foot today while reviewing the First Cavalry Division in Japan's Imperial Plaza
 Ee was taken to the 49th Army General Hospital for treatment. Aides expressed belief the injury was minor
 He gave no indication of the ac- cident during the review, but later the sprain became so painful he wss taken to the hospital
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02
CHARLES BURDICK RETURNS

Taking no chances on the Rang CT 8 being delayed by rough weather. Charles G. Burdick dis embarked at Petersburg and board- ed the s. s. Alaska, returning from two-week trip.
 Burdick, assistant Regional For ester for Alaska, went to Ketchi- kan and Petersburg for routine work and plans for the coming season.
 The Ranger is bringing in a load of Forest Service equipment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02
Bush Pilot Safely
 Sits Plane Down
 On Fairbanks Street.

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Feb. D. R-In landing "only an Alaska bush pilot could make" Richard King of Vein Alaska Airlnes wrig- gled a Cessna plane past picket fence and phone lines to a safe set down on Fairbanks street yester- day
 Neither he nor his two passengers were injured
 An awed witness paid the quoted tribute to the bush pilots acrobatic msneuyer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02
BITTER COLD WAVE
 5TERILlzING BULLS

SCOTTS BLUFF, Nebr., Feb. 2.
 tR-The bitter cold wave is ster- llizing some bulls in this region, says Dr. F. w. Brand, a veterin- arian.
 Older bulls are being most ser- iously affected, Brand said. The permanency of the condition won't be known until later. Brand said most of the bulls were registered and all were Herefords.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02
SUNDBORGS PURCHASE
 WALTE RSTUTTE HOME

MT and Mrs. George Sundborg have purchased the Walter J.. Stutte home at Ninth and c Streets. and plan to move in about March l.
 Meantime, second story is being added, with three bedrooms and a bath, to accommodate their fam fly of five children.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02
II TALKS BACK 10 CHINA REDS
 ON PEACE MOVE
tBy The Associated Press)

NDy 4llS E1noOSlutCQ lCoSJ
 In Nanking Ii Tsung-jen's gov ernment talked back to the Reds to- day, declaring it still was aele to fight. China's government warned the Communists to lay off irrelevant demands if they want peace.
 Lis government was angered by three recent demands of the Reds. These were for the re-arrest of It. Gen. Yasutsugu Okamura, former Japanese commander -- China, ac- quilted by a Chinese military court last week; the detention of all de- scribed by the Communists as war criminals and complete recCsr-- ton of the local Peiping peace pact.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02
SKAGWAY PLANS GREAT
 WELCOME FOR (AGERS

Skagway is planning big time for the visiting Crimson Bears If and when they get there, accord ing to advices received by the En- pire early this afternoon.
 From Skagway High School Prin- cipal Barney Anderson comes the message we hope to win if the teams ever get around to playing basketball. Dances, parties, bowling and roller skating planned as well as Chamber of Commerce dinner and party scheduled for tonight
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02
LONDON BRIDGE E FALLING DOWN, BUT ONLY FEW INCHES

LONDON, Feb. 2.-tRLIt's true London Bridge is falling down.
 London Bridge, now almost l20 years old, has dropped several in- ches at one point on its south side, river users reported today.
 But city officials aren't worried that it will tumble into the River Thames.
 It may be falling bit, they said, but it's under constant observation, no new cracks have appeared in it, and on the whole it's perfectly sound"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02
STORY HOUR SATURDAY

Popularity of the Saturday Morn ing Story Hour at the Library con- tinues, according to Mrs. Edna Lo- men, librarian.
 She and Mrs. Fred Dunn tell the stories, Mrs. Dunn talking to the younger children.
 Saturdays Story Hour IS at lo o'clock
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02
Ice Coated Tree Limbs Knock Out
 City Power System

ATLANTA, Feb. 2-R-Atlanta's electric power system was para lyzed Monday for almost three hours when lines were knocked down by ice-coated tree limbs.
 Underground cables went out only because nc current was reach ing them from the lines above the ground, the Georgia power company said.
 The company said early reports that underground cables had failed, were wrong.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02
RAILROAD LINK BILL, CANADAT0
 ALASkA, PUT IN

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2-tR-Sen- ator Magnuson D-Wash0 intro duced Senate bill yesterday to au- thorize construction of railroad ink in Canada connecting existing railroads in the United States and Alaska.
 The measure proposes the l.ne be built from Prince George, B.C. to the Fairbanks terminus of Alaska Railroad.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02
Dancing Couple
 Has Third Son

HOLLYWOOD, Feb. 2.-tR-Mr. and Mrs. Frank Veloz, better known as dancers Veloz and Yolanda. have to dance about today.
 Their third son was born yes terday. He weighed eight pounds five ounces. The Veloz' other chil- dren are Nicky, eight, Tony, five and Yolanda, three
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02
Flood Victims 10
 Receive Iuxedos

PHOENIX, Ariz., Feb. 2.-R- Flood victims in Sonora, Mexico, will soon be wearing Tuxedos.
 Fifteen sets of the formal-but nevertheless warm-attire have been donated to the Sonora relief drive being conducted by the Phoenix Mexican Chamber of Commerce.
 The dinner clothes were given by a Phoenix costume house.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02

House. should take care of the sit uation and asked why, if an equal pay law is desirable, it has not been enacted os Q national scale.
 Commissioner Benson said that this vas a constitut cnal question which he could not answer but that he thought such a national act might be an a5ridgement of states rights.
 Following the diseussion, the Bin was sent to Senator Collins Judi ciary Committee where 1t will he worked over
 MEMORIALS PASSED
 Senate President Gunnard Engc- breth turned the chair ever 10 Sen- ator Jones for a short time this morning while he took the floor in support of SUM. 5, which he in- troduCed The Memorial seeks ex- tension of provisions of the Recla- nation Fund to Alaska, and passed the Senate by a vote of 16-0.
 Senator Rivers also spoke in favor of the Memorial but said he VIII introduce a separate measure asking that the Reclamation Service and ether highly socialized government agencies broaden their program by hiring local labor and professional people and deal with local suppliers and contractors.
 Also passed ty the Senate was HUM. 4, asking for an agreement with Canada to keep open the Haines Cutoff. Senator Barr said that while he did not oppose the Memorial he felt that it will have the least result of any Memorial sent to Washington, DC, by this Legislature.
 Canadians are not prone to spend any money on themselves and arc less likely to spend it for the bene- it of Americans" Senator Barr said A Memorial asking permission to keep the Canadian section of the road open at our own expense would te more to the point" he added
 POSTAGE FUND
 The Senate Committee on Print ing, Purchasing and Contingent Ex- penses this morning introduced Senate Substitute for H.JR. l. The original measure appropriated Sl50O for postage for members of the Leg islature. The substitute measure ap- propriates s2,OO0, or $50 for each member of the Legislature, and may be expended for postage, telegrams or any other communication ex- penses.
 The substitute measure was passed unanimously by the Senate.
 NO BILLS INTRODUCED <. No bills were introduced in either house this morning.
 The House had before it, after convening at Il am, the Sl an hour minimum wage bill for the second day and ended up sidetracking it i. temporarily.
 Ii was referred to the judiciary committee by 19 to vote after a sharp exchange of shots on the floor among members of the Fourth di- vision Democratic delegation
 Rep Warren Taylor, Fairbanks, set it off with the assertion the bill
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02
SIX MORE WEEKS
 OF WINTER, SAYS
 kR. GR0UNDK0G
(By The Associated Press

tBy The ASSOcIaIeu PTeSSJ
 The groundhog, fabled weather prophet of American history, ex- posed himself briefly Wednesday then disappeared into his burrow.
 In the American tradition-but without any scientific basis-the grcundhogs action means:
 Six more weeks of winter
 Observed in Punsawtawney, Pa. at 7:32 am. the groundhog peaked out into the 20 degree cold, then ducked back into his earthly home
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02
PRINCETON HALL ON RUN

Weather permitting, Rev Paul Prouty is taking the Princeton Hall on run to Berners Bay this afternoon. This will be the first time out for the boat since before Christmas because of ad- verse weather conditions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02
ALASKA CRIPPLED CHIIDREN'S ASSN.
 TO MEET FRIDAY

There will te no-host meeting Friday noon at the Baranof, of the Alaska Crippled Children's Associa- ion. All old and new directors are recuested t. attend as the chief purpose of the meeting is the cleo tion of officers. Reservations should 5e made by calling 746.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02
kei(hikan Man Dies from Wound SeIf-lniIiefed

KETCHIKAN. Alaska, Feb. 2.-tR A coroner's jury said today the bullet wound of which Garrett s. (Red) Humphrey died was self-in- flicted.
 The 38-year-old purchasing agent for Ellis Airlines died Saturday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02
H0SplTAL NOTES

Admitted to St. Ann's hospital yesterday were Richard Allan, Mrs. Irene Reardon and Robert Miller.
 Discharged from St. Anns were Harryet Dominguez, Master Jimmy Rhode and John R, Brown.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02
TOP GOLFER NOT SERI0U5LY HURT,
 CAR-BU5 CRASH

FL PASO, Texas, Feb. 2.-R-A physician expressed the opinion to- day that Ben Hogan, the nations top golfer injured in a car-bus crash near Van Horn, was mot ser- iously hurt"
 An ambulance arrived here at l ). m. with Hogan and his wife, Valerie, who apparently was not seriously hurt.
 Hogan is in shock now" sald pr. David M. Cameron. He is not unconscious"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02
Labor Bills
 Begged Down
 This Morning

CContinued from Page One)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02
TIDE TABLE
FEBRUARY 3
TEXAN FAMILY HERE

MT. and Mrs. Robert Aste and infant son Jeffrey, formerly of Dallas, Texas, arrived here on the Alaska to make their home in Juneau. Aste, an attorney, plans to open an office here. For Mrs. Aste it is her first trip to Alaska. MT. Aste lived in Anchorage for some time several years ago.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02

Snow falls at the rate Of two to three miles an hour, or about one seventh the rate at which ram falls.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02

A foot of snow is often equal to only an inch of rain.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-02

January brings coldest temper atures to the United States, but snowfalls average deeper in Feb- ruary
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1949-12-23
Hod0ss6h-Masudo
New Year Dance
Slated For
Windsor Hotel

Junior Hadassah and Masada
will co-sponsor a New Years
Eve dance and buffet supper to
be held in the Oriental Room OF
the Windsor Hotel at 10 p. M.
The two organizations have
pooled their abilities to present
the finest festivity ever offered
the youth of Jacksonville. Those
persons who have attended the
annual affair in the past will re-
member the good time enjoyed.
Tickets. which cost ten dollars
per couple. may be obtained from
any member of both organiza-
tons or by contracting Miss Eve
lYn UretskY. s-s2l0 or Mrs. SonYa
Morris. s-2275. The admission
includes a deliciouslY prepared
buffet supper. favors. a brand
new floor show. and dancing to
the rYthmic music of Ray Hal
pern's orchestra.
Miss Evelyn Uretsky and George
Rhodeside are serving as general
Other chairmen are
as follows: Miss Gertrude Freid-
lin, Larry Schain, and Leon Zim-
decorations; Miss Sylvia
Cherry, Herbert Smullian, enter
tainment; Miss Evelyn Hertsberg,
Margol, reservations; Miss
Lillian Levy and Al Moss, pub
Lefty.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1949-12-23
cHANUKAH
By Nathan Ziprin

Why some people in midst bent on ma;
celebration Chanukah by introducing the Christmas t
conundrum which this writer has been able to 49,
The themes holidays. Jewish the ob
ian are other only by the coincidence of
and there for bringing in Christina.
into the Chanukah than would be 70,
the Christian into Rosh Hashonah new wear 49,
Christian year to speak. calendar mates.
These remarks not intended to minimize the innou
and significance of goodwill implied in the
in of the Christmas They intended draw ts
to the fact unfortunate practice of welding those
can only eliminate attachment of youth to the
observance
In this opinion conflicting religious HOLIDAYS ~
tees ingredients that be mxad
dough- The amalgamaton Of religious holidays and o
vances cannot and become mixno ino-aE
cemenng intefaith relations There Of dfers
that cannot be spanned.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1949-12-23
$1,000 Immigrants Left
Their Camps in Israel
in November

TEL AVN, (JTA) = The Jew
ish Agency announced this week
that $1,000 immigrants left the
camps in November and $4,000
entered them. About 40 percent
of those leaving the camps chose
to settle on the land.
A local chemical preparation
using tar oil assured that $4,000
immigrants who are still living
in tents were comparatively dry
during the recent downpours, it
was learned this week. The wealth
erproof coating was invented by
chemists working in cooperation
with the camp management de-
partment of the Jewish Agency.
A new settlement was founded
this week in the Negev as a shell
ter for so families who had come
from Tunisia. A string of add
tional new villages will soon be
formed in the same area.
The Southern Jewish weekly. [volume] (Jacksonville, Fla.) 1939-1992, 1949-12-23

The dances are simple anC
sweet and very much like the
dances which are taught in oul
American kindergartens, spring
dances, etc It is the music
and of course the Hebrew words
which are different but dressed
in butterfly and flower costumes
as do children in this type OF
dancing the world over; the
children can learn at an early
age that the Israeli child learns
very much the same type of thing
as the American Jewish boy and
girl -.
I'm all for such education for
our youth have spoken to
so many mothers who at this
time of the year are most thank
full for the local Center kinder
garten program l know from
experience gathered through kin
dergarten years with my own
sons and daughter what a won
derful positive Jewish attitude
can be instilled in children of
pre-school age -.
It seems to me that even in
very small Jewish communities
where there are only a few Jew
ish tots, parents can get togeth-
er and have a cooperative nur-
sery and kindergarten that ac-
cents Jewish values It need
not be done on a grand scale {.
With helps such as those offered
by the ]. N. F. and other organi-
cations, and with the local rab-
bis giving suggestions, a thing
of this nature can be worked out
with as little as four or five
children, with parents taking
turns as teachers
I know that suddenly many of
US find ourselves scout mothers.
and never having been scouts we
Immediately begin to learn how