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The Nome nugget., 1949-09-23
Catholic Information


You have heard that our jails are crowded with Catholics-that gangsters and racketeers often cal for a priest when death draws near and so are buried with Cath ollie rites. Strange, isn't it? And what ammunition it affords the professional anti-Catholic!
 Plus Lanzetti was shot to death on the last day of 1886, in reprisal. 'tiS surmiSed, for the murder of a rival gangSter. Piusi-the name of twelve saintly popes. And the pa pers reported that "he carried a rosary; yet he never went to church." Yes, Plus Lanzetti was probably a Catholic.
 Baptism leaves an indelible mark on the soul. Baptized a Cath ollie, always a Catholic-yet only too often a Catholic by Baptism only.
 What good to carry a rosary and never go to church-to wear a medal and know not what it means-to live in ignorance of all Catholic teaching and ofttimes di- rectly opposed to it? Catholics" of that sort are Catholics m name only. Catholics" of that sort are they who swell the ranks of gang sters, racketeers, murders. Cath | olicS" of that sort are not the prod uctS of the Catholic Church. The Catholic Church glor;es in its saints but, like Christ, it con- sorts with sinners. Its priests go forth into the dives of the under world, into the jails and death h Ou s e s - preaching, imploring
The Nome nugget., 1949-09-23
Call Parliament To Consider DevaluatiOn
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 A government source confirmed the cabinets decision to recall par liament for an emergency session. Neither house normally would re- convene until Oct. 18.
 Conservative Winston Churchill, liberal leader Clement Davies and the communist party all had de- manded an earlier meeting to con- sider devaluation.
 Meanwhile the list of nations SlaShing the value of the money rose to 25. HaShemite Jordan cut its pound in line with the British devaluation yesterday. Luxem- bourg and Portugal did the same thing Wednesday.
 In Paris, high American off cial predicted that France. Italy adn Belgium will soon make a compact to exchange their curren- cies freely with each other as a move to meet British trade compe- titon.
 Meanwhile government sources leaked" the word that it was Att lee himself and not Sir Stafford Cripps, chancellor of the exche- lquer, who had decided on deval- uation.
 Attlee, if he shoulders the re- sponsibility for an unpopular pro- gram of rising living costs, can have a far better chance than Cripps of selling the people on a still deeper step into austerity. While Britain faced growing un- rest, France too was threatened with strikes growing out of deval- uation.
 Albert Bouzanquet, secretary of the non-communist force (Workers force) said "insurrectional strikes" may break out within a month un- less the government approves pay raises.
The Nome nugget., 1949-09-23
China Asks Aid
 Against Chinese Communists
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Continued from Page One) party, has an instrument and a lever with which to undermine the independence and integrity of China and the peace of the Far East"
 Dr. Tsiang represented the sec ond of the big five powers-each with veto power in the security council-to present a statement on policy. U. s. secretary of state Dean Acheson did not mention China when he presented the United States views in the debate.
 There was more than usual in- terest in what Andrei Vishinsky, foreign minister of the Soviet Un- ion, would tell what Soviet Russia thinks about today's world prob .f-----
The Nome nugget., 1949-09-23

praying. And when a sinner-nO matter what his crime against God or man-repents, he is taken back into the arms of Mother Church, he is absolved from his sins, he re- ceives God Himself in Holy Com munion. and finally over his re- mains a Requiem Mass is sung. Surely then, there shall be joy in heaven upon one sinner that doth penance, more than upon ninety nine just who need not penance" duke 15:0.
 A few years ago a New York racketeer was shot to death in gangster warfare; but before he died he confessed to a priest. r that confession was sincere, his salvation is assured, although his punishment in Purgatory is prob ably very severe.
 Plus Lanzetti, on the other hand, was slain instantly and without chance for repentance as far as the world can judge. His inter ment was without services. Yet who can say that in the last second of his consciousness he did not, like the Good Thief, turn to God? God is just. God is merciful. And there is not a Christian who may properly feel himself sinless enough to cast the first stone on condemnation at any of his broth CTS in Jesus Christ.
The Nome nugget., 1949-09-23
Many Ex-Nomeites Attend Convention At Los Angeles

The Alaska Weekly has com piled list of former Nomeites who attended the big convention in Los Angeles in September, who will be remembered by many of NOme'S pioneers:
 Former NomeiteS at the Picnic were Mrs. Peter ESch, 1904; Mercy R. Munay, 1902; Elsie RaWel Po- teet; MT. and Mrs. w. w. McVeIt- ty, Tommy Watson, Willard Mu- rane, Mrs. Paul H. Fitzgerald, Dan B. Camp, 1900; Judge E. Coke Hill and wife. Temple M. Mcintyre, 1905. w. M. Morrow, 1905; Fred and Lillian Jones, MT. and Mrs. J. P. Riley (2649 21st Ave, Sacra- mento, CalifD; Edna May Gamer on, l906-16; Bill Gallop Q90O-12); w. H. Billy" Brown, Jack Lof- Strom, Council 19O2-l2; Shel Wet tach, w. w. Billy" Sale Dawson to Nome in '99 by dog team down the Yukon; Hazel Murray. De- Mello, Lakespur, Calif.; Pearl Van Sickle, MT. and Mrs. Joe T. Sul- livan, Fritz Mebes. 1900; Joe Bur- six, Husband of Barbara Stipek, unable to attend); Ina Lyle Peter son and Fred Q904-l92OD; Milton B. Roger, Harry Bloomfield. Paul w. Schwartz, Hugh Peirson and wife CCounciD; Fay Delzene, 1900; Hazey Price, 1908. RoWena Lewis Kilroy, 1908, and Herbert Green berg.
 Dan B. Camp, who worked for the .Lomen Commercial Co.,, now lives at 1877 La Masita Place. La Mesa, Calif He would like to have all old friends from the Seward Peninsula roaming around CalifOr- mia include his address on their list of must" calls.
 Of interest to Nome School grad uateS of the 1911 class is the news that Claude c. Kell. appointed to the Naval Academy and a gradu- ate of the class of 1915, tS still with Navy Real Admiral at Davis Taylor Model Basin, Construction Yard. Washington, D. C. His bro ther. Eugene L. Kel, who gradu- ated from the Naval Academy in 1919, is now in the steel business. living at 766 Sutter St.. San Fran cisco. He and Jas. II. "Jimmie' Doolittle were both ncWsboys for the Nome Nugget.
 "Spaghetti' Dan Alvich sends best regards to old friends. He will undergo an eye operation in De- Cember for catarac,S.
 Having the time of her life at the convention was Hazel M. Kell of TAP Market St., San Francisco. She is secretary-treasurer repre- senting AlaskaradO Mines. Follow ing the convention she went to Tiajuana, Mexico. Mrs. Kell is a past president, Auxiliary No. 1, Pioneers of Alaska at Nome.
The Nome nugget., 1949-09-23
FAIRBANKS, (P) - Three na-

FAIRBANKS, (P) - Three na- tives burned to death at Bettles, 300 miles northeast of here, yes terday when fire destroyed their log cabin hom.
 U. s. Commissioner Clinton Stewart identified the dead as Johnny Edwards and his two sons.
 Mrs. Edwards, critically burned, was flown to a Fairbanks hospital for treatment.
The Nome nugget., 1949-09-23

was interrupted when Miss Will ming was injured in the takeoff crash of a non-scheduled airliner here July 19. They applied for their marriage license here yester- day. They plan to be married early next week.
The Nome nugget., 1949-09-23

FAIRBANKS, P)-A Ladd air force base soldier was killed late Wednesday beneath the weight of a tug-tractor he was driving along a warehouse ramp.
 It toppled over the edge, pinning him beneath it. His name was withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The Nome nugget., 1949-09-23
JUNEAU, (P)-John E. Pegues,

JUNEAU, P)-John E. Pegues, 6l. former Well-knoWn Alaska neWspaperman, died in the hospi- tai here last night.
 Survivors include his widow, Dorothy, editor-manager of the Alaska Sunday Press, and nine sons, seven of the boys live here, one in Los Angeles and another is with the San Francisco Chronicle.
The Nome nugget., 1949-09-23
NEWS IN BRIEF

Continued from Page One) our organization last year supplied food and clothing to l7,O0O tran sients and 300 residents"
The Nome nugget., 1949-09-23

FAIRBANKS, (A) - One week remains for filing for the office of mayor.
 Number of candidates thus far: enone.
The Nome nugget., 1949-09-23

SEATTE (P)-The long-delayed marriage of Harry LudbroOk and Eleanor Mary Whining, both of Kodiak. is about to take place. It
The Nome nugget., 1949-09-23
FAIRBANKS LP)-A recreation

FAIRBANhS IFI-A reCreatlOn fund drive for a youth program has reached the halfway mark, with more than $8,2OO raised by Fairbanks donations.
 A paid director will conduct the program in the step to develop the civilian branch of the Y.M.C.A. here. A permanent building is planned when funds are available.
Evening star., 1949-09-01
ia THE EVENING STAR, Washington D. c.
J.,

Maryland, the District Of Colum'
bia.
It takes a minimum of 1,67(
votes to elect.
Walter E. Alessandroni, ma
tional vice commander from Phil
adelphia and commander -elect OF
the Pennsylvania department.
largest in the Legion-predicted
"an overwhelming Craig victory
on the first ballot"
Mr.. Green's supporters say they
aren't impressed with the Craig
Victory report.
John Curtis of Lincoln. Nebr,
Legion national executive commit
teeman. said fatty, Green will
top 1,700 votes on the first ballot. "
George Hearn, chairman of the
Georgia delegation, said: Cooke is
in the race to Win-and he will
We know that in event of a dead
lock we are assured of many of the
so-called pledged votes" y"
Office is Political Plum.
Mr.. Wilson's campaign man.
ager, Walter Neeley of Clarks-
burg, said his man will stay right
to the end. This is not a hopeless
fight.
The Legion's national COM
Evening star., 1949-09-01
Legion Vote Due Today
Candidates Hold
Lead in AWAY Race
BY the Assoeiotsd Press

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 1.-The
hot campaign for the American
Legion's national commandershir
headed toward a vote today with
two candidates battling neck
and-neck for delegate support.
The election is the main busi-
ness before 3,344 delegates at the
closing session of the Legion's
31st convention.
There still are a few committee
reports to be read, a handful OF
resolutions to be acted on-mostly
affecting national security-and
some speeches. Then the voting
starts.
Four Candidates in Race.
Four candidates are in the race
for the $15,000-a-year job now
held by Perry Brown of Beau
mont, Tex. All are veterans OF
World War II.
An Associated Press survey of
Caucuses held by A State delega-
tions shows George N. Craig, 40
year-old attorney of Brazil. Ind
leading James Green. 33, OF
Omaha, Nebr.
The unofficial tally gives Mr.
Craig 1857 votes and Mr.. Green
1878. Erie Cooke. jr., 28-year-
old Dawson (Ga) legionnaire
trails with 68 and Donald Wilson
81, Clarksburg, w. Va, has SO.
Missing are 288 votes. These
include the States of Wisconsin
Wyoming, New Hampshire and
Evening star., 1949-09-01

Yugoslavia Russia dispute coule
set off a third world war.
Scores of resolutions were
passed. The Legion reaffirmed its
faith in the United Nations and
the Marshall Plan. 1t okayed the
North Atlantic pact. 1t urged aid
to the Chinese people who are
fighting Communism.
Revelry continues-but an Off
and-on rain last evening put a
slight damper on the monkey
shines.
Generally, though, the horse
play is good natured and enjoyed
by all.
j. Martin Hardie, vice president
Evening star., 1949-09-01

ILL.,. Is unopposed for the job now
held by Mrs. Hubert A. Goode.
Portland, Ore.
Secretary Johnson made the
major address at yesterdays S
Legion session. The Defense
Secretary said America can assure
permanent peace by keeping
awake and preparing accordingly"
Donovan Warns of War Threat.
1--WE shall build our ramparts so
strong that no aggressor will dare
attack u.s." Mr.. johnson said.
Gen. William wild Bib
Donovan, World War II chief of
the Office of Strategic Services,
warned Legionnaires that the
Evening star., 1949-09-01

membership is a rich political
plum. Often it has proved step
ping stone to higher public Office.
Secretary of Defense johnson is
a former national commander. So
are ex-Govs. Paul McNutt of In
diana and John Stelle of Illinois.
Paul Griffith, former COM
mander from Uniontown, Pa. re-
Gently was named Assistant Sec
retary of Defense by President
Truman.
Besides the $4,000 salary, the
Legion job provides an annual
expense account of more than
$35,000 for the man named
Evening star., 1949-09-01
40 and 8 Ends Convention.

spokesman for 100000 Legion
naireS.
40 and 8 Ends Convention.
The Legion's 40 and 8 Society
a funmaking group-ended its
four day convention last night at
a banquet after electing Clarence
E. Smith of Raleigh, N. c.. Chef
de Chemin de Fer (national COM
mandeD. The 48-year-old World
War I veteran succeeds Harold j.
Riley, Detroit.
And the auxiliary goes through
the motions today of electing its
national commander for 1949-50.
Mrs. Norman I. Sheehe, 52-year-
old grandmother from Rockford,
Evening star., 1949-09-01
Future Farmers Comp
Safe RifIed of $50

The theft of $50 from a safe at
the camp Office of the Future
Farmers Of America near George
Washington's grist mill in Fairfax
County was reported to county
police yesterday.
Detective Sergt. Cecil Brown
said the FLA building was broken
into during the night and the safe
forced open. The loss was dis
covered yesterday morning. Police
said there are no boys at the camp
at present,
Evening star., 1949-09-01
Hong Kong Trade Figures

Hong Kong, China, spent $84,-
100000 for American goods last
year, but sold only $3,500.00o
worth in the United States, and is
asked by Britain to cut its buying.
Miss Pauline Mary Preston, an
English girl touring Switzerland,
died, doctors in Berne said, as a
result of over-excitement during
a dancing party.
Evening star., 1949-09-01

OF the Philadelphia Hotel Asso-
citation, says the Legionnaires are
the most orderly group of its size
ever entertained by the Quaker
Citv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-29
ICE POOLS HELPS TINY NENANA WLTH
 CIVIC BUILDING

i FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Nov. 29.- ltR-The community of Nenana, with
 population of 390, dedicated one of the largest and best civic build
 ings in the Territory Saturday night.
 It is the new headquarters Of l the Nenana Ice Pcol organization. The building was financed in part by funds from the annual ice break up guessing contest and the rest by the Bank of Fairbanks. The $43,0o0 building, 100 by 50 feet, will accommodate Up to 1000
 people. It was built several inches higher than the high mark of the last flood to assure against it's float ing down the Panama River.
 Building materials were imported from Portland. Townspsople pro- vided most of the labor for con- struction. George A. Smith, the extractor, said there has been only an average of two skilled workers per month since last April.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-29

Carson Lawrence and Ted Hyder were appointed to make special plans for the members party De- cember 27.
 On the regular program commit tee for next month are T. A. Nor gan, chairman; Eric Newbould, Judge George w. Folta, B. E. Feero. and Elton Engstrom.
 Visitors introduced today were James A. Williams of the Univer- sity of Alaska faculty, who began instruction in the annual mining course here last night, and Wes Overby, Alaska Coastal Airlines office manager. Laughingly introduced as visi- tor, Tom Dyer was given hearty welcome at his first Juneau meet ing in about two months. His make up cards have been reported weekly, showing his attendance at a num- Der of stateside Rotary Club meet ings.
 Tom and Pat Dyer returned here aboard the Denali after a vacation which both enjoyed greatly. Going outside in September, the Dyers took delivery on car in Seattle, then drove wherever their fancy | indicated.
 I Although they did not get to see i the World Series in person, as was
 their first plan, they watched the
 Series by television, in Edwards
 vile. Ill.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-29
EIGHTEEN COLLEGE: |TEAM5 UNDEFEA!ED,
 UNITED FOR SEASON

NEW YORK, Nov. 29.-tP- Eighteen college football teams sported unbeaten, united records to- oay and only one of them-Notre Dame-had game left to complete the regular season.
 The Irish wind up their cam paign next Saturday against South ern Methodist. They'll be shooting for their 10th triumph of the year and their 3oth straight game with out defeat.
 The Thanks ksgiving weekend brought nary a casualty among the teams hoasting perfect records.
 Among them, Notre Dame showed under Southern California, 32-0; Oklahoma routed Oklahoma ARM, 41-0, Army sank Navy, 38-0; Col lege Of Pacific ran over California Poly, S8-O Cannon CPa) downed Steubenville, 19-0; Maryland State rolled past the Fayetteville (NC) Teacher, 60-0; and Morgan State beat Virginia State 34-7
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-29
INSIDE ROTARY IS THEME OF
 MEETING TO-DAY

In contrast to most of it's B weekly luncheon programs a year, featuring dozens of non member speakers and no-club subjects, the Juneau Rotary Club meeting today kept the emphasis on the Juneau Rotary Club.
 The actual program featured a talk by Hugh Wade, chairman of the classifications committee, and general discussion of some of the problems he brought up
 As the mempership of all clubs in Rotary International is based cn representation ty occupation and profession, this subject is an important one in any Rotary Club. As in many other aspects, Alaska presents unusual and sometimes unique problems.
 Accent on the Juneau Rotary Club was marked throughout to- days luncheon meeting in the Earanof Gold Room. Although President Bob Akervick announced the names of those on the Decem- Ter program committee, this group will be assisted by two special com mittees, and it also has the in- | sp,ration of a date next month ot significance for this particular club December is the anniversary ot the founding of the Juneau Rotary CluE in 1895.
 The two special committees are for two traditional holiday events the children's party December % and the members exchange of gifts December 27.
 Named to plan the December 20 party, to which Rotarians take their own youngsters or theil "children-for- -the-day," are Ellis Reynolds, chairman; Vern Metcalfe Cecil Casler and Eric NeWbould.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-29
Farm Committee
 Pleads Innocent
 On lobbying Law

WASHINGTON, Nov. z5-Hl-The National Farm Committee includ- ing two state agricultural commis- sioners, pleaded innocent today to charges of violating the Federal Lobbyist Registration law.
 The pleas were entered by Coun- sel for Tom Linder, Georgia Com missioner of Agriculture; James E Mcdonald, Texas Commissioner of Agriculture; Ralph w. Moore of Washington, Robert M. Harris of New York and the National Farm Committee, Texas corporation. At the arraignment proceedings in Federal District Court, Judge Alexander Holtzoff scheduled the trial for Feb. 13. He gave the de- fendants until Jan. to file special motions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-29
SHAH OF IRAN
 HITs JACkp0T;
 DOESN'T PAY

FORT KNOX, Ky, Nov. 29-R- The Shah of Iran hit the jackpot here today before leaving by plane for Winslow Air Field, Ariz., but it failed to pay off.
 On visit to the officers club, the Shah was attracted to a slot machine one of the officers wives was playing. The Iranian vlsltof dropped a coin in the machine.
 Officers were somewhat embar- rassed when it failed to pay oil after hitting the jackpot. The Shah took the incident good natuedly.
 The 30-year-old Iranian monarch and his party plan to continue on to California following visit to Grand Canyon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-29
SAILORS VOTING
 10 ACCEPT NEW
 CONTRACTS NCW

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov, 29-R- Other West Coast ports were eX- nected to follow the lead of the headquarters branch here ot the Sailors Union of the Pacific in yot- ing to accept a new contract with the Pacific Maritime Association.
 The vote here was unanimous 1879 to 0, to accept the contract The vote was conducted yesterday in all Pacific Coast ports. Results in the other ports was expected tc be released today.
 The contract, runs to Sept. 30 1851. It establishes an employer paid welfare fund for an old sailors home or pension payments ano raises sailors pay S20 month
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-29
Mop-Up Begins As Flood Threat Drops;
 27known Dead Toll

SEATTLE, Nov. 29.-LR-With flood fears lessening, tired grimy workers in storm -drenched north west Washington turned their ma- jor attention today to mopping up operaticns-repairing broken dykes and cleaning silt and gravel from their homes and business establish ments.
 Only on the lower Skagit River was there any remaining danger of flood.
 Several hundred volunteers ano soldiers continued to sandbag sat urated river barriers.
 Repair work got under way. Great Northern Railway work crews toiied to replace a half mile Of man line track washed out yesterday six and one-half miles south of Mount Vernon.
 Twenty-seven persons were kill ed and one is missing as a result of the weekend storm that roarec in one 1,000-mile front extending from British Columbia to southern Oregon and then slashed it's way with 100 mile and hour winds ac- ross the Cascade and Rocky Noun. tains before yeering into Manitoba Nineteen of the deaths were il British Columbia. i As several hundred evacuated families returned to their floodet homes, property alread. feared in the millions-mounte' higher.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-29
.LI x SUMMONED
 10 WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Nov. 29-lR- The State Department has autho- rized trip to the United States hy Ii Tsung-jen, acting President of the Chinese Nationalist govern ment.
 Officials said today that the American Consulate General at Hong Kong has been instructed to issue a visa to General Lii if he applies.
 The State Department was told that General Ii wants to make the trip for purely personaP' reasons
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-29
Man Has Lucky Break With Dud Bomb

FORT YUKON, Alaska, Nov. 29- (R-A Fort Yukon native pounded an unexploded homc with an axe and lived to tell about it.
 The native found an unfamiliar object sticking from the Yukon river ice. He hacked at it with his axe but couldn't dislodge it.
 Closer scrutiny showed it was an umexploded bomb, apparently left from last years bombing ot a Yukon river ice jam.
 It. Robert M. Wright of Fort Richardson detonated the bomb.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-29
SOVIET POLITICAL
 GROUP GROWING

MOSCOW -tR- I1le All Union Society for the Dissemination ot Political and Scientific knowledge is disseminating a lot of political and scientific knowledge. Member ship has reached 40,000-almost trebling since l948.
 In 1947 the Society had organized about 1000 lectures month in towns and villages In 1943, 7,00i lectures were given in a month, but in l949 the total had grown to about 10000 lectures a month.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-29
5ALM0N CATCH ON
 COLUMBIA RIVER
 BELOW LAST YEAR

ASTORIA, Gre, Nov. 29-R- Packers reported today that the le49 Columbia river salmon catch was at least 300 percent below last years.
 The packers called the ocean, trolling season "a failure" and said both the spring and fall runs in the Columtia river were below last season
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-29
EXPLOSION IN CAR
 KILLS WIFE OF
 DALLAS GAMBLER

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 29-R- Mrs. Mildred Noble, wife of a widely known Dallas gambler, was killed today when an automobile she started blew up.
 Dallas police said there appar- ently were explosives in the car.
 The explosion occurred in Oak Cliff, a Dallas residential district.
 She was the wife of Herbert Noble, 40, who was wounded ln a running gun battle with uniden- tified men Sept. g. On two previous occasions Noble was wounded III gun fights.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-29
AIR FRANCE PLANE
 CRASHE5;; FIVE DIE
 IN FLAMING WRECK

LYON, France, Nov. 29-tRI-Five persons were killed today in the flaming crash of an Air France plane about IS miles northwest Of Lyon. Air France said in Paris 37 persons were aboard the plane.
 The crash occurred near Sain- Just -Chaleyssin, a town of about 800 population.