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Voice. Annoys Moscow

voted $34, 900 900 for this purpose.
Practically every newspaper article
written on the subject at the time
carried a headline: Voice Re-
ceives 100000 Cut" Actually,
the whole program was cut by
this amount, and the Voice, i.e..
the radio broadcasts. merely took
its proportionate share along with
the other activities.
am often asked, "Why can't we
in the United States hear the
Voice of America broadcasts?"
There are two principal reasons.
First, the broadcasts are beamed.
on short-wave directional an
tennae toward particular areas
overseas from transmitters near
New York, Boston. Cleveland and
San Francisco. While it is diff
cult, it is not impossible to pick
up the program on a short-wave
receiver in the United States.
However. IS per cent of our pro-
grams are in foreign languages, by
announcers speaking Polish, Rus
sian. Czech, Chinese, Persian, ETC.,
so If you happen to get the pro-
gram. the chances are that you
would not recognize it. The De-
partment is glad to furnish full
schedules and wave lengths on re-
quest.
AS noted above, scripts Of all
our programs, in English transla-
ton, are publicly available.
I may add that If private in
dustry again decides to re-enter
the short-wave field, I hope it
will be given every encourage
ment. At present the field is not
financially profitable, and only
one such broadcaster. in Boston, !,
remains on the air. The State De-
partment continues to lease all
the other private-owned short
wave transmitters for the time
being.
Another frequent inquiry is:
do you think you will succeed?"
For those who ask the question
in the sense of, will you solve
the world crisis?" or even. Can
the Voice alone bring about q
lasting peace?" the answer is.
VERY probably not" The Voice
and our other overseas informa-
ton and educational activities are
merely q part. and by no means
the major part, Of the total effort
of the United States to achieve
10 stable and lasting world order
But they are an important part
|of this effort. and they may be
10 decisive one.
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Taylor's Funeral Next


their families
Taylor's Funeral Next
The prominence and position of
those killed naturally made this
event all the more notable and
historic. Commodore Kennon had
as his second wife Britannia Well
ington, daughter of Martha Parke
(Custis) Peter, the granddaughter
of Mrs. Washington. Britannia
Peter had married Capt. Kenpon
at Tudor Place on December 8,
1912, and was therefore left
widow after a brief married life
of but two years.
At this time Commodore and
Mrs. Kennon were residing on the
south side of H street between
Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets.
She soon returned to her
old home. Tudor Place. one of
Geor getown's historic homes.
where Gen. Lafayette visited in
1924 and where Gen. Robert E.
Lee made his home during his last
visit to the District of Columbia.
In 1850, came the funeral Of
Zachary Taylor, the second
Chief Executive of the United
States to die in the Presidents
official home.
He died on July 8. On July
IL his body was placed in the
east room. from which the
funeral departed for the vault at
Congressional Cemetery, after re-
ligious services conducted by the
Rev. Mr.. Payne, an Episcopal
clergyman.
President Taylor's last words
breathe thoughts of real senti-
ment, beauty and patriotism. He
said: II have always done my
duty; I am ready to die; my only
regret is for the friends I leave
behind me-"
Entertained Prince
The year 1860 was a notable
year for the east room. On May
III, 1860, President James Bu-
chanan held a reception in honor
of the japanese Ambassador, who
arrived in this country on March
%, aboard the steamer Powhatan
and landed at San Francisco. 1t
was the first delegation sent by
Japan to a barbarian" country.
On October 3 of the same year
the Prince of Waes. later Edward
VII. was a guest in the White
House for several days. during
which time the great room was
| thrown open to distinguished
guests to express the Nations
good will.
The Civil War brought on three
important funerals from the
White House. Almost at the be-
Ginning orci1rred that of Ephriam
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Continued From Page c-5)

ever, that this hope would not
materialize. Relations between
the countries of Eastern Europe
and the West became more and
more frigid, until a cold war was
upon us in full blast.
Some Americans felt that the
programs should be continued
anyway, as a worthwhile adjunct
to the conduct of our foreign
relations in peacetime. but a
majority of Congress was not con-
vinced until it was clear that there
was a great deal of misunder-
standing of American motives
overseas, not only in Eastern
Europe. but elsewhere as well.
Early in 1948, Congress passed the
Smith -Mundt Act, providing a
legal and continuing basis for the
overseas information and educa-
tional exchange programs. The
State Department was told to
carry on the work with renewed
emphasis.
Few English Programs
Today. two separate but closely
related activities are carried on
under the Smith-Mundt Act by
the State Department. In the over
seas information program we not
only continue the Voice Of America
radio broadcasts but we also use,
wherever possible, documentary
motion picture films, posters, pam
phlets, photographs and various
other means to give foreigners
correct information about the
United States. In addition, we
continue our important educa-
tionaf exchange activities. We en-
courage the increased exchange Of
students, technicians and other
persons between the United States
and foreign countries, we give a
small but significant support to
American schools In Latin America,
and we maintain most Of the
American libraries established
abroad during the war.
All Of this activity adds up to
our program Of International In
formation and Educational Ex-
change. The Voice of America Is
merely the radio broadcasts, which
Is about one-fourth of the total
program in terms Of money.
The State Department asked
Congress q few months ago, for
$50, ,000, 900 for the entire Infor-
lmation and Educational Exchange
program for the fiscal year which
began on July /. 1e4o. Congress
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By John CIosett Proctor


appointed. 'by the courtesy and
Of Capt. Stockton.
commander Of the Princeton, for
as visitors to his fine
ship dying off Alexandria q
great number Of guests, with their
were literally and numer-
ously invited to spend the day on
board. The day was most favor
able, and the company was large
and brilliant. of both sexes; not
less probable in number than 400
among whom were the President
of the United States, the heads
of the several departments, and
their families"
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There have been many notable
events in the White House and
especially the East Room. This
part Of the mansion was not
finished in 1900 when President
John Adams occupied this stately
structure. for here Mrs. Adams
hung the family wash. 1t was
probably still unfinished when
General Ross and Admiral Cock
burn meandered that way on
August "a. 1914, and even up to
1877, when James Monroe moved
into the reconstructed Executive
Mansion.
But following the marriage of
Maria Hester Monroe, to Samuel
Lawrence Gouverneur, reception
after the nuptials of this couple
was held. Then came the re-
ception to General Lafayette in
1924. However. it was not until
Al years after the mansion was
first occupied that the grim specter
visited the White House, when
President William Henry Harrison
died. The National Intelligencer
of April S, 1841, said:
president William Henry Har-
rison died at the Presidents House.
in this city. this fourth day OF
April, Ammo Domini 1841. at thirty
minutes before one o'clock in the
morning.
&c" The last time the Presi-
dent spoke was at 8 o'clock-a
little more than three hours before
he expired; and the words which
he then uttered were so remark
able that they deserve to be re-
corded and remembered. While
DR.. Worthington and one or two
other attendants were standing
over him, having just administered
to his comfort. he cleared his
throat, as If desiring to speak
audibly, and, as though he fancied
himself addressing his successor
or some official associate in the
Government, said: Sir, I wish you
to understand the true principles
of the Government. I wish them
carried out. I ask nothing more. -"
Funeral in East Room
On the day Of the funeral.
which took place from the east
room of the White House, all
stores and places of business in
Washington were closed. The
religious services were conducted
by the Rev. w. Hawley. pastor Of
st. Johns Episcopal Church, at
H and Sixteenth streets. and the
body was temporarily placed in
the receiving vault of Congress
sional Cemetery.
Though this was the first death
to occur in the White House in
nearly half century. yet it was
to be but three years after the
death of President Harrison, or on
February %. 1874, that gloom
should again envelope this historic
structure, when the bodies of Abel
P. Upshur, Secretary Of State in
the cabinet of President John
Tyler; Thomas w. Gilmer, Sec
retary of the Navy: Virgil Maxcy,
in the diplomatic service; ex-
Senator Gardiner of New York
and Commodore Beverly Kennon
were borne there, after the
disaster on board the frigate
Princeton off Broad Creek, about
Z miles below Washington. 4.
Accordipr RI tho oreSS the dav
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The F.. Arthur Walker Club di-
vides its monthly quota of awards
tonight at 1911 North Quincy
street in Arlington (play by res
ervation only. Glebe 334D. Tues
day evening the Count Club, 1914
Seventeenth street NV. reopens
after a weeks inactivity. This
master point contest initiates a
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Bridge Players
Bx Maraaret |. Fisher

new 10-week series for the clubs
individual high average trophy.
At the Hotel Roosevelt
Wednesday night, all who scored
duplicate match victory during
July will be eligible to compete for
the double master point awards
offered by the Washington Bridge
League in its monthly winners
game. An Interpretation of the
American Contract Bridge League
ruling concerning participation in
winners games, which may be
held only by the official local unit
of the ACBL, provides that merit
ing runnerup honors in two
duplicate games within a calen-
dar month makes a player eligible.
Also, one or more master points
awarded directly by the ACBL for
honor positions in tournaments
entities player to participate in
the winners game. Any WBL
members who failed to meet these
relaxed requirements during July
may still participate in a special
winners pair game to be held
concurrently with the champion
ship flight next Wednesday.
On Friday evening, Stephan
Studio regulars compete for ma
tional awards at 1855 Euclid
street NV, while on Saturday
night, Chess Club members and
guests meet at the Hotel Gordon
to vie for master points.
Initial game OF the Riverside
Bridge Club. newly sanctioned
duplicate unit of the ACBL, was
held last Tuesday evening at Apt.
204, Delaware Hall, Arlington
Farms. Under the direction of
Mrs. Helen M. Denham. the club
will meet every Tuesday at 7:45
pm. holding master point con-
tests on the third of each month.
Participation is open to Arlington
oi AL ACoAAC1lto dl4o CllclI SUeStS.
In tune with the rapidly grow
ing local interest in duplicate
bridge. and in order to tailor the
schedule of fall and winter sea-
sons to the interests of its more
than 300 members, the WBL Ex-
ecutive Committee has provided
each with a questionnaire where
in preferences may be indicated
for pair, team, or individual play,
seeding of players, and methods
Of awarding prizes. Director P. E.
Golden urges that the question
aire be filled in and promptly re-
turned to him at 3031 Fifteenth
street NV, or handed in at the
next WBL game.
Evening star., 1949-08-07

Elmer Ellsworth, colonel OF Lne.
New York zouaves, who was killed
in Alexandria, Va, May "a, 1851.
when just "a years of age.
A still greater calamity befelf
the Nation on April IA. 1865, re-
sulting in the death Of President
Lincoln the following morning.
His body was placed in the east
room, where religious services were
held on April 10. This was un-
doubtedly the outstanding funeral
to take place from the White
House.
President Garfield, who died In
1881, was not buried from the
Executive Mansion. However, the
body of President Mckinley. who
was shot at Buffalo. N. Y, on Sep
tember 6, 1901, and who died on
the 14th of that month, was re-
turned to the White House and
placed in the east room when 1t
arrived here on the 18th. At 10
o'clock that night Mrs. Mckinley
expressed desire to view the body
of her deceased husband, and she
was assisted to the east room.
where the casket was opened. Tho
next morning the remains were
conveyed to the Capitol. where
public services were held, after
which, they were conveyed to his
old home. Canton, Ohio. =.
East Room a Mess
A funeral that took place from
the east room on October q,
1924, was that of Henry c. Wal
lace, Secretary of Agriculture In
the administration Of President
Calvin Coolidge.
When Andrew johnson sue
ceeded Mr.. Lincoln. he found the
east room a mess. For many
years, during the daytime, 1t had
been used as a general lounging
place by visitors to the city, and
during the war few were refused
a comfortable place to doze or
while away the time. The result
was that the furniture became in
tested with all the breeds OF
chinches from this part of the
country known to entomology.
This furniture was all removed
and other furniture substituted.
and when Gen. Grant became
President he found the mansion
was equipped as it had never been
before. and thereafter lounging IN
the great reception room was not
permitted.
It was during Grants admins.
tration that Nellie Grant and Al
gernon Sartoris were married, on
May 81, 1874.
The cost of Miss Grants wed.
ding gown was placed at $1,000.
and the estimated cost of the
gifts was 100000. This Is said to
have been the most brilliant So
cial function ever held in the
White House up to That time.
Passing over the wedding Of
President Grover Cleveland and
Frances Folsom, which did not
occur in the east room. the next
of the famous weddings to occur
there was that of Princess Alice"
Roosevelt to Nicholas Longworth.
which took place on February II,
1906.
Two of President Woodrow VIII
sons daughters were married fif
the White House during his adj
ministration, Jessie w. Wilson to
Francis B. Sayre. in 1918. and the
following year Eleanor, to William
G. McAdoo. sH47
Evening star., 1949-08-07

Adolph Weinman's medal
wGenesis," obDerse;; "Web OF
Destiny" reUerse) the 39th
issue of the Society of Medal
lists to its members through
out the. United States and
abroad. Mr.. Weinman Das
sculptor of the east front ped
iment, United States ArchtDes
Building.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-15
PLAN CLINIC FOR
ans MEDICAL Men
MON, ANCHORAGE

Medical men fIom all sections OF
Alaska will convene next Monday
at Anchorage to take part in an
Alaska Medical Mission Conference
held under the joint sponsorship
of the Department of Interior and
the American Medical Association.
Five specialists chosen by ANA
will be flown from the States to
Anchorage by the Air Force to
conduct a two-week series of clinics
for medical officers of the Alaska
Native Service, Army and Air
Force medical officers and other
Territorial medical men.
The Alaska Native Service will
act as the Department of Interiors
host agency for the conference. Dr..
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James Googe, medical director OF
the ANS, is coordinator for the two
week session.
All general practitioners in the
territory are invited to attend the
special course of lectures and
clinics, according to DR.. Googe.
Drs. M. M. Van Sandt and w. w
Bessonett from the ANS Mt. Edge
oumbe hospital plan to attend
along with Dr. Gcoge. DR.. Henry
Harris, Veterans Administrator
msdical officer, will also attend.
Representing the Department OF
H nth at the conference will be
Dr.. C. Earl Albrecht, Commissioner
of Health for Alaska, DR.. Duncan
Chalmers, and DR.. Jack Haldeman
Of the us. Public Health Depart
ment.
Alaska Native Service medica.
men from remote areas, for whom
the conference is especially plan
ned, will be brought into Anchor
age under the sponsorship of the
Air Force. Ten physicians are &c
be brought in from the States as
requirements at ANS stations dur
ing the conference.
Specialists to conduct the session
will be DR.. Elliott B. Hay, associate
professor of surgery, Baylor Univer-
sity, Houston, Tex; DR.. Edward N
Smith, Oklahoma City, Okla; DR.
ALERT N. Len1aine, Jr., Kansas
City, Mo-; Dr. Harry Isaacs, Chi
cage, ILL.,, and DR. George Turner
acting medical superintendent, Chi
cago Municipal tuberculosis Hos
pital, Chicago, ILL.,
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No. COCOA.
ALIAS SUMMONS

In the District Court for the Terri
tory of Alaska, Division Number
One, at Juneau.
RALPH YOUNG, JR., Plaintiff VS..
CHRYSSILA BYRNE YOUNG,
Defendant.
The President of the United States
of America, to- the above-named
defendant, GREETING:
You are hereby commanded to APP
pear in the District Court for the
Territory of Alaska, First Division,
within thirty days after the last pub
LEGATION of this summons, namely,
within thirty days after the 20 day
of July, 1949, in case this summons
is published, or within forty days
after the date of its service upon
YOU, in case this summons is served
on you personally, and answer the
complaint Of the above-named
plaintiff on file in the said Court
in the above entitled action.
The said plaintiff in said action
demands the following relief: Dis
solution OF the bonds OF matrlmony
now existing between plaintiff and
you.
And in the event you fail to SO
appear and answer. the plaintiff
will take judgment against you Tor
want thereof, and will apply to the
Court for the relief demanded IN ms
complaint and as hereinabove stated.
WITNESS, the H or or a D e
GEORGE w. FOLTA, Judge OF the
above Court, and the seal OF said
Court hereunto affixed on the 1t
day Of June, 1949.
1sEAL) ]. w. LEVERS, Clerk
BY LOIS P. ESTEPP,
Deputy Clerk.
Fipst publication, July !, 1919.
Last publication, July 70, 1919.
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ELECTION IN, CANNERIES
is EXPECTED SOON, REPORT

KETCHIKAN - Notices OF elec-
ton on an industry basis are
expected to be issued by the re-
gional office of the national labor
relations board in Seattle, accord
ing to information received by
Kenneth R. Bowman, organizer for
the American Federation of Alaska.
The Alaska Salmon Industry has
signed a consent election agree
ment covering all industry member
fish canneries in Southeast Alaska,
he said here. Until after the cleo
ton, there is no certified bargain
ing agency. Both sides may have
agreements with the industry for
1949.
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FOR SALE

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3-BEDROOM log cabin, AUX Bay
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3-BEDROOM unfinished home:
large yard and good location.
Basement and automatic neat.
$500.
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NOTICE OF HEARING ON FINAL
ACCOUNT, REPORT AND PETI-
TION FOR FINAL AWARD AND
DISTRIBUTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that on July 7th, 1949, ALASKA
PERSONAL SERVICE AGENTS,
administrator of the estate of AL
BERT LURz, also known as AL
KIRSCH, Deceased, made and filed
in the above entitled Court at Ju-
neau, Alaska, its Final Account and
Report and Petition for Final
Award and Distribution, and that
on said day this Court entered its
Order directing that a hearing be
had upon said Final Account and
Report and Petition for Final Award
and Distribution before It on the
7th day of September, 1949, at 1000
o'clock AM of said day at the office
of the said United States Commits
sioner and Probate Judge, in the
l. CA4Cl al CllitO4l ol Ill u u
neau, Territory of Alaska, and re-
quiring all persons to then and there
appear and make their objections,
if any, thereto, and to the settle
ment thereof; and, to the final
award and distribution of the resi-
due Of this estate to Maggie Kirsch
of Quincy, California, who has been
decreed by the above entitled Court
to be the surviving widow of de-
ceased.
Dated at Juneau, Alaska, this 7th
day of July, 1949.
(SEAL) GORDON GRAY,
United States Commissioner and Ex-
Officio Probate Judge for Juneau
Commissioner Precinct, Alaska.
First publication, July 8, 1949.
Last publication, July 90, 1949.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-15
MEM GAME LAWS
AVAILABLE NOW
at FWS OFFICE

A limited number of copies Of
the l949-50 regulations pertaining
to the taking Of game animals
ana birds and game fishes has
Keen received at the headquarters
office of the U. S. Fish and Wild
life Service in the Federal Build
ing.
The shipment. which arrived by
air express, will be followed by a
larger supply, according to w. ?.
Swanson, assistant enforcement
officer. The folders are available
on request.
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FOR SALE
so Shares Of Stock

JUNEAU COLD STORAGE CO
We offer for sale subject to
prior sale or withdrawal OF Off
ering, so Shares of Juneau
Cold Storage Company Capt.
tai Stock at $3.50 per share.
Stock will be shipped draft at
tached through any Bank in
Juneau. Write or wire if inter-
ested in this Stock.
ALLEN e. COMPANY
Investment Securities
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WANT ADS
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OUR little black and white klttle
has been gone a week and we
hope no dogs got him or her, and
we would pay a reward of our
weekly allowances together which
is one dollar if someone would
bring back our little black and
white kittie with funny white
mustache and not answering to
the name Lucky Boots. Page and
Petite Wood, 316 4th, call Oil. 5 3
The first Continental Congress
was called by Massachusetts, and
Virginia in 1774.
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Normally kansas produces one
fourth of all the wheat in the us.
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ATTENTION TOURISTS
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