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Laurel outlook., 1949-12-28
New Probe Asked

Whatever else might occupy con-
gressmen, there appeared to be no
lacking of probe subjects. For in
stance, Representative Buchanan
3D., Pa.) announced that a special
house lobbying investigating COM
mittee would begin looking into
real estate and medical issues.
Buchanan is chairman of the
committee which will do the look
ing. The committee also will in
vestigate "other-side" lobbying.
Laurel outlook., 1949-12-28

Everett Kassarow, execu-
tive secretary Of the CLIO. tells
a congressional committee that
big steel's hiking the price Of
steel is q "scandalOus situa-
ton" and asks the committee
to investigate IL. In the recent
price raise. the steel industry
said recent welfare and PEN
sion concessions to labor made
the increase necessary.
Laurel outlook., 1949-12-28
UMBRELLA:
For A~mphitheotre

Most everyone has speculated
about if and when it would come,
but now. apparently. it has ar
rived-a revolutionary r~ain-defy-
ing umbrella for an amphitheatre.
According to the designers, it
can cover the amphitheatre in two
and one-half minutes at the flick
of a switch. The device isn't actual
ly on the market yet. but will be
built next fall to house activities
Of the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera.
Laurel outlook., 1949-12-28
DIPLOMACY:
Glasses for Jops

Closes for Jops
AS part of the policy Of speeding
readmission Of Japan into the
world family of nations, US. state
department officials have disclosed
that this nation Don will start
training more important Japan
csc diplomats to aid in that effort.
It was disclosed at the same time
that plans have been made to bring
several hundred Japanese men,
beers Of parliament. newsmen, gov
eminent officials, and students
Laurel outlook., 1949-12-28

Francis b. Sayre, former
US. assistant secretary Of
state, testified that Alger Hiss,
former state department at
tache who is on trial for per-
jury in connection with stolen
secret documents, had a very
good" reputation for integrity
and yerscity in 1898 when Hiss
was Sayre's fright hand man."
Laurel outlook., 1949-12-28
WEEKLY NEWS ANAL SIS-
Huge Crop SURPRISES May Bring On
Widespread Federal Farm Controls;
Three Pact Nations Unity Defense

EDITORS NOTE: when opinion. arss expressed in these columns; Thy are sos.%
Evening star., 1949-07-27

If you have a good map OF 1ndo-
China, you will find that part OF 1t
Is marked off as Cambodia. Cambo-
dia became part of the French en-
pire during the past century, but
the natives today have certain
amount OF freedom to rule them
selves.
On the map you may discover the
name of Angkor. This place is the
lost city which was found by Henri
Mouhot, the French SCIENTIST who led
party of natives there 80 years ago
After returning from the junsles,
Mouhot reported what he had seen
This led others to go to Angkor, and
to study the remains which exist
there.
Sometimes this lost city is called
by the longer name of "Angkor
Thom," which is believed to mean
Grand Capital"
The remains of Angkor cover an
area of four square miles. Among
them are a royal palace and several
temples.
Study of the remains of the city
seems to prove that some OF is
buildings date back 1000 years OF
more. Other buildings appear to be
from 500 to 900 years old.
Angkor was the home OF . power
ful King, but the city was given VI
q leneh Ne 90 knows The Fsascc
Evening star., 1949-07-27

@, What Is the best way to write
the initials meaning ante mer1dlem
(before noon and post meridiem
latter noon)?
A. Either AM, PM, or am, pm.
The United States Government
Printing ONCE Style Manual, which
governs all Government printing
uses the lower case am. and pm
with no space between the letters.
@. Recently you asked your read
srs to try punctuating this sentence:
He queried Did you hear her ask the
librarian Do you have the book Quo
Vadis
Please punctuate it for us and
bring some peace to this Office.
A. The correct punctuation is:
He queried, did you hear her ask
the librarian, Do you have the book
"Quo Vadis?"'"
Note that the book title is "Quo
Vadis?" for it means whittier CO.
est Thou?" So the sentence actual
" contains three questions. In such
q case, the single question mark IN
"Quo Vadis?" serves for all three
questions.
@. My boss insists that this sem
tence is good English: This is all
the further that I will 60 into the
matter" He's wrong, isn't he?
A. "All the further" Is illiterate.
Correct: This is as far as I will GO
into the matter. ...
@. To settle dispute, will you
please state whether 1t is correct
in writing of Kansas City, Mo-, and
Kansas City, Kans., to write "The
two Kansas Cities?
| A. 1t is not correct. 1t might be
mistaken for two undesignated KAN
sas cities (cities of Kansas. Cor
rect: The two Kansas Citys.
A similar question came to me re-
Gently: Is 1t correct to write, ION
the table were several Coronets and
three Lives? Correct: ." 'and
three Lifes; or: . 'three copies OF
Life.
q. VuIaa Il ~ oootO e sWo0y
Evening star., 1949-07-27
Goren on Bridqe
Leading Highest Of Partners Suit

Leading Highest OF Partners SUIT
Is Relic of the Gay Nineties.
The bidding of today's hand has
not received the sanction OF this de-
partment. This is chronicle OF
events and we will vouch for their
historic truth. It Is perhaps bad
discipline to tell this story because
when South's bidding is indicted he
Is afforded the opportunity for that
old retort, well, made it. didn't
r."
The fact that he made it can be
attributed to the circumstances
that West was operating under a L.
cense issued in the good old crino-
line DAYS, when it was considered
"the thing" to lead the highest OF
your partners suit.
When you hold three worthless
cards of partners suit it is accept
able practice to lead the highest but
when one of your three cards may
be important it is losing PROPOSE
ton to toss it carlessly out upon the
table. It is a sound plan OF play
that high cards should be retained
to capture other high cards with
them.
Most modern players have been
educated in the belief that at no.
trump if you have three cards OF
your partners suit headed by an
honor. the low card should be led
But the same practice is not en-
:ployed by them at suit contracts
There Is no good reason for the dis
stinction.
Today's hand is an illustration.
swest led the jack of hearts and East
was obliged to win with the king and
:, continue with the ace and another
Since dummy's ten was high, de-
clarer took discard and was able
to draw trumps and concede the
ace of diamonds.
f: Note the difference if the small
heart had been opened. On the
third lead of the suit Vests jacl
would be high and South woulo
have no trump. If he now pulls al
the trumps, East's hearts will bt
cashed when he gets In with the ace
of diamonds. If he doesn't get tht
trumpe out but leads diamond
East will win and return anothel
heart, permitting West to make hi
trump jack on an overruff.
In other words. you lead the high
est OF your partners suit only whel
you are quite sure you can afford IT
fcopyright, 194e. by Charles II. Goren.
Evening star., 1949-07-27

The first all-iron American rail-
road bridge vaS built Ia 16ls.
Evening star., 1949-07-27
Uncle Ruy's Corner
BY Ramon Coffmon

that its people left, but war or dis
ease may explain the mystery. There
may have been fear of an invading
army, or disease may have spread
through the area, taking many lives
and causing the rest of the people
to 70 somewhere else.
Whatever the reason, Angkor was
deserted at about the time Christie
pher Columbus and Leonardo ds
Vinci were living in Europe.
A good city was left behind, the
best in Cambodia. After Mouhots
visit, the fame of 1t was spread and
several Buddhist monks went there
to live. A few monks now stay there
the year around and Angkor is visit
ed by tourists. A road has been cut
through the jungle. making 1t pos
sible for motor cars to reach 1t.
Some of the stones contain writ
ings of long ago. The words have
been translated. and they have CIV
en- us little knowledge about the
people who built the city.
Evening star., 1949-07-27

1. Which of the following words
should make one think of Louisville,
KY?
Hint Idea Guess Hunch
2. The 10. or human intelligence
ouotient is most nearly comparable
to what part of an automobile?
Carburetor Radiator
Horsepower Gas tank :,
z The phrase Iron curtain
should make one think of which re-
lated term?
Parliament Kremhn
Congress Dali
4. Which Big Ten football team Is
located in the city with the largest
population?
Gophers Bollermakers
Radpers Wolverines
5. For military and economic rea-
sons, it has been suggested that the
United States Capital city should be
changed to one more nearly at the
geographical center of the country.
Evening star., 1949-07-27
Nv Word for 1t
BY Frank Colby

now and then" and every once in a
while?
. A. The every" is unnecessary and
|nonsensical. Every" means "all;
each without exception" Literally
then, every now and then" means
"all the now and thens,' and every
once in a while" means "all the once
in a whiles." Better: now and then
once in a while; occasionally; Of
ten; sometimes; at intervals.
Evening star., 1949-07-27

"Atoms. Radium and Atom Power
is the title of an illustrated leafiet II
contains pictures by Frank c; Pap and
several hundred words of text by Hneie
Ray To obtain a copy send sei1-aa-
dressed stamped envelope to Uncle Ray IN
care Of The Star.
Evening star., 1949-07-27
Test Your Horse Sense rD' Nv: c'o"'

Which of these would be nearest
that point?
Denver St. Louis
Minneapolis Topeka
Clio. Here is a practical test OF
your knowledge of diseases, for you
are to match the ailments shown IN
the left-hand column below with
the appropriate parts of the body
which would be affected. You are
entitled to one point for each cor
rect Judgment.
(a) Diabetes W Lungs
(b) Mumps (w) Pancreas
(c) Addison's (x) Thyroid
disease W Parotid
(d) Goiter gland
(e) Pneumonia (z) Adrenal
gland
Answers to Horse Sense Quiz
l. Hunch tBet on horse racel. 2: Horse
power g. Kremlin. 4. Gophers CAT Min.
neapolis). 3. Topeka: 6. lal piabetes-o7
Addison s-Adrensls %. 4O Goiter-Thy.
Evening star., 1949-07-27
Come
Find 80 or more words IN
INFECTION,

meaning, "act or result of affect
ing iniuriously." Average is 28;
limit, Is minutes.
Rules. Words must be Of four OF
more letters 9 Words which acquire fouI
letters by the addition of s." @ such as as
form of a word is used. 4. Proper names
are not used list will be publlsheo
Evening star., 1949-07-27

Mother-Wnen you see this req
.
card on the fence you'll know you
can't play here for . while. The
srsen ons says you can come Ia.
Evening star., 1949-07-27

Rice is becoming an important
crop on the delta Of the Rhone
River.
Evening star., 1949-07-27
Points for Parents By ld''h Th0"'' w'''e'

Impersona signals control The ertent TO Dncn pT.uas
n,nuoround npay used BY the netohofhooo cno ~
les fr;ction than 10 pocal orders.
Evening star., 1949-08-21
A Week-End journey
Up the Potomac
BY Walter w. Hubbard

IRON the tidewater of the
Il Potomac round WASH
ington to the peaks of the
Alleghenies round Cumber-.
land, by way of the river, and
returning through Winches-
ter, Is our weekend trip Of
fering for today.
Our tour crosses the Po-
tomac several times and, with
a side trip to Shepherdstown
and Rock Gap, w. Va, we
shall cover q minimum of
317 miles, figured from and to
Zero Milestone. From Falls
Church we take Virginia
highway 7 to Leesburg. Gen.
ter of a rich agricultural Sec
ton and particularly noted
for its Thoroughbreds and
purebred cattle. The hunt
club and race meets at
Leesburg and Middleburg
Through which we shall pass
on our return trip are ma
tionally famous.
From Leesburg we drive q
miles northwest to Charles
Town, w. Va, a city of slight
ly more than 5000 popula-
ton, whose race track is
familiar to many Washing
tonians. George Washington
Is said to have attended Ma
sonic lodge meetings in a
Charles Town cave, but even
more important to the COM
munity Is the fact that he
persuaded his brothers, Sam
uel and Charles, and his
grand nephews, Bushrod and
John Augustine, to settle in
what is now known as the
eastern panhandle of West
Virginia.
Charles Town (not to be
confused with the capital,
Evening star., 1949-08-21

Charleston) was laid out by
Charles Washington and
named for him. To this day
the streets bear the names of
members Of his family, and
the old Courthouse, at George
and Washington streets, is on
land given by Charles. The
original one-room Courthouse,
built In 1901, IS incorporated
into the present building.
The room where John Brown,
radical abolitionist, was tried
now forms part of the base
ment. The site of hts hang
ing, marked by a stone slab,
Is now the yard of a private
home.
Less somber is Mordington,
at the southwest edge of the
town, of U. s. $40. Charles
Washington built it after the
Revolutionary War and called
1t Happy Retreat. It was in
this house that he died in
1897, the year that brother
George ended his second term
as President. The house has
been somewhat remodeled
and Is open to the public.
Harewood, 3 miles west on
State highway 81, was the
home of the other brother
Samuel. Entertained in this
house, constructed about TITO,
were such notables as Lafay-
cite, Louis Philippe, who later
became King Of France, and
the latter's two brothers. In
its paneled drawing room, in
1874, Dolly Payne Todd mar
ried James Madison.
From Charles Town it Is
but a hop to Harpers Ferry
and Jefierson's Rock, over
looking the Shenandoah and
Potomac Rivers. It was here
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-21

vouchers against this had reached the staggering total of $1.046,530.
 The net defiict is unquestonably the worst in the Terrtory's history.
 Gross tax collections for the first five months of this year were s23249l5 of which s353858 was paid into earmarked funds therefore becoming unaValape for corporate purposes. Thus the balance collected for operating expenses for the first five months of ls49 was only s19i7o57
 A projection of these figures indicates tax col lections of approximately S1200000o in the next two years against s21,O0OOOO in appropriations for the period including expenditures from the gasoline tax fund.-
 The first results of this frightening situation are already apparent
 A dispatch from Juneau yesterday told that Sl- TIA O63 in school construction funds have been froz en" by the Territorial Board of Administration because of the precariousness of the present finances
 These funds of course, not to be confused with those raised by incorporated school districts for their own respective school construction purposes Frnds for the new Fairbanks school raised in this district by bond issue not affected by the order.
 But it is fortunate that the schools not now in operation else the Territory and the communities throughout Alaska would be faced also with the i'm possible task of meeting teachers salaries out of the empty treasury These and other problems incident to the continued operation of the government of Alaska are certain to multiply in the approaching months.
 Further comment the achievements thus far of tne overwhelming Democratic administration in Juneau under Gov Gruening unnecessary at this time
 The decision to halt the proposed expenditures for school construction may have been logical first step in bringing some order out of the present chaos We now await with the dispatch from the capital which tells of cut in payrolls and reduction of other expenses necessary to restore soundnes to the Terri tory's finances.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-21
TOURIST TRAVEL IS NOW ON

The tourist travel to Alaska has started and started with rush. With 300 tourists on board one steamer and 250 another steamer during the past two days, there is no denying the northand is being given the by those from all parts of the States. Canadian steamers scheduled during the summer have capacity loads, it is said, and the American steamers are also handling their share of tourists together with the usual port business It must be taken into consideration that Canadian boats specialize in summer business but the American steam CTS operate the year round
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-21
20 YEARS AGO fTr TIT EMPIRE
JUNE 2l, 1929


 Celebrating birthday l. D. Hammock ot friends and their mothers The and the cub seemed to
 Nine arrived Olympia Wash in the capital-to- capital
 and May were passengers bound Kehkan where they planned to stay for weeks
 Baranof Island discovered by Sargent chief topographer for the AaskaB Geological Survey. the Ek to the tune o to
 girls who had Mrs Rose Davis, chaperone; Vieno Wahto Elizabeth Sey Mae supplied the transportation both Mona expected home soon after a visit with relatives outside
 The Hon. Canada visited here for several days
 Weather: High, low
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-21
TRUMAN THREATENS

At any rate, on Oct. IT, at 5:30 D. m. Presidential Assistant John Steelman pnoned General Al Wede- meyer, head of the War Plans Di- vision, with the ultimatum that un- less the President received a full report on sending war materials to the Nationalist government, the Pentagon building would be blown higher than kite.
 Supplies to China must start moving withing two weeks, MT. Steelman warned The first ships actually left Nov. l6. But mean while, on Nov. 2, the Nationalists evacuated Manchuria.
 Later, as the Chinese Commun- ists approached the Yangtze River, the Nationalist government decided to accept the Russian treaty over lures of last September Suddenly Soviet Ambassador Nikolai Roschin was informed that China was will ing to accept the nonaggression pact with no reservations whatso- ever It would even accept the clause against the U. S.
 By this time, however, Russia had cooled. Knowing that victory was just around the corner any way. Ambassador Roschin replied that there was no hurry.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-21
Moose Women
 Install Officers
JUNE 21

New officers of Women of the Moose were installed at an im- pressive ceremony Saturday eve ming with a large attendance oi Moose members and friends.
 Installing officers were Chair man. Iva Hermansen; Regent, Elizabeth Casperson; chaplain, Vir- ginia Pugel; guide, Odelia Light and pianist Idamae Jensen.
 Edna Card was installed as the Senior Regent, Lucille Ladely as junior regent, May Larson as jun ior graduate regent, Gertie Berg gren as recorder, Idabelle Bryson as treasurer, Helen Jackson as. chap lam, Noreen Mish as guide. Jannet Francis as assistant guide, Mar guerite Dudley as argus, Julienne Bell as sentinel and Bertha Beebe as pianist.
 Members of the drill unit which performed in costumes of black and white with red carnations were Erlta Bland, Dorothy Langseth, Olive Tonkin, Irene Mckinley, Lyda Museth, Edith Powers, Helen f7ildre and Grace Wyley.
 New Senior Regent Edna Card introduced her chairmen for the coming year. Serving will be Eliza oeth Casperson, Birdie Peterson, Mernice Murphy Helvi Barragar, Mary Lue Hermes, Margaret Burgh, Mary Hagerup, Hazel Mantyla, Margaret Woodford. Barbara Mills, Thelma Retallick and Georgia Dively.
 Installing chairman Iva Herman son asked the guide to escort Elizabeth Casperson to the alter where she was presented with her graduate regent jewel of office by Past Graduate Regent Ruth Maur- stadt and Junior Graduate Regent May Larson was presented with a gift from the chapter by Recorder Berggren.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-21
PRINCE GEORGE HERE;
 THREE DlSEMBARk HERE

Docking at 5:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon from Vancouver, the Prince George sailed at 1l:3c o'clock last night for Skagway. Among the cruise passengers were Miss Isocel Alexander, Westmount, Quebec, secretary of the deputy General manager of the Bank of Montreal, and Hugh Tennant, port steward for the Canadian National Steamship Co.,, Vancouver. The Prince George will not stop in Ju- neau on the southbound voyage.
 Passengers from Prince Rupert for Juneau were: MT. and Mrs. John Loves of Stratford, Ont, Walter Simon Wagner, Detroit Lakes, Minn.
 The steamer had a capacity list Of tourists.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-21


 Sealed bids will be received by Mrs. Wellington. clerk of the Doug las Island School District in Doug las, Alaska on Friday at 12:30 PM. June 24th, 1949, for furnishing and installing asphalt tile on all floors and rubber treads on all stairways of the Douglas Public School build- ing in accordance with specifica- tions which may be obtained from Leonard Johnson, Douglas, Alaska
 The aforementioned Dougla S School Board reserves the right to reject any and all bidders.
 First publication June Is, 1949.
 Last publication, June 24, 1949.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-21
UNDER THE DOME

Biggest pipe collector in Congress is freshman Congressman Leonard Irving of Missouri, who has more than POO pipes from all parts of the world, including several fancy varieties of the Missouri meers- chaum" - or corn cob Pro- China Senators are planning hot reception for w. Walton Butter worth as Assistant Secretary of State. Butterwork not only handl- ed our China policy, but our policy Of appeasing Dutch imperialism in Indonesia :. Young Abraham Rib icoII, fast-siepping freshman Democrat from Connecticut, already has sponsored more major legisla- ton this session than many of his senior colleagues. including the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-21
Daily lessons in English v L. GORDON

WORDS Do T know that you done it. Say q know that you that you HAVE DONE it.
 OFTEN ISPRONOUNCED Exgecy FIRST syllable and second.
 OFTEN Utensi not SILE
 SYNONYMS: Caprice, notion, whim, humo vagary
 WORD STUDY is yours" Let word each Todays word UCTUATE a fall "The mind for entertain a
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-21

The Rev. E. G. zsrn, National Executive Secretary of The Inde- pendent Fundamental Churches of America, is giving another service before leaving. He intends to visit missionaries and churches in many of the Alaskan cities. Tomorrow he leaves by plane for Skagway.
 The service will be held at o'clock tonight in Douglas. The 7:20 bus will take those from Juneau who wish to attend.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-21

international claims commission bill for the settlement of American claims against foreign governments Foreign Affairs Chairman John Kee of Virginia has designated Rib icoff to handle this measure on the House floor, a rare distinction for a House yearling.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-21
MODERN ETIQUETTE Ry RyoRERrA LEE

and did not What is the please
 Merely say, do?' Then ask someone else at the frs opportunity the
 O. Is it necessary birthday anni versary cards?
 A. No though should mention that and appreciated.
 O. Is t proper a send bouonniere? A. ulles he man s brother husband.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-21
Worst in History

Fairbanks News -Mner)
 The Associated Press has reported from Juneau that the Territorys general fund was $879O32 short of funds to governmental operating expenses at the end of May
 On May 31, when the books were closed, Treas rer Roden had $167,497 in cash on hand Unpaid
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-21
MORE FUNDS FROZEN

Undoubtedly in another column of today's Empire will be found story the Board of Administration has frozen Territorial funds perhaps several millions Already certain school funds It is about the only way the Board of Administration can act however of the terrible condition of the TerrorSs finances It gives food for thought serious thought.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-21
The Washington
 Merry-6e-Round
By DREW PEARSON
Continued from Page D

ting China against the U. $. in the event of a Russo American war.
 News of this leaked back to Washington three days later. Oct. IA. But it was not until Oct. IT that someone thought to inform the White House or else the White House woke up to the situation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-21
CHICAGO VACATIONISTS
 STAY AT TAKU LODGE

Mir. and 1..rs. <. G. Procunier of Elmhurst, H., arc Mrs. Agnes Scheer of Chicago, lll., in Alaska on their third trip, are vacationing at Taku Lodge. Procunier is presi- dent of the Procunier Safety Chuck Co.,, of Chicago.