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Evening star., 1949-11-03
Phone Official Quizzet
On Property Value al
Maryland Hearing
By the Assoeioied Press

BALTIMORE. Nov. 3.-Chesa-
peake & Potomac Telephone Co.
data on its reproduction value
came in for State cross-examina-
ton before the Public Service
Commission yesterday.
The State. through special
Counsel Richard Case. is among
opponents of a c. g. P. petition
for a tariff rate that would add
about $6,000.000 annually to the
bill of Maryland subscribers.
Reproduction value is a factor
in determining fair value. This
is an arbitrary figure somewhere
between the actual value carried
on the company's books and the
theoretical cost of reproducing its
plant.
Rates, in turn. are based on
fair value of the utility's prop
erty. The c. g. P. has submitted
figures of a reproduction cost
study to support it's claim of
financial necessity for a tariff
boost.
Mr.. Case closely questioned
Arthur Lanigan, c. g. P. vice
president, on details of that cost
reproduction study.
He is seeking to show that
these figures are, in the main,
theoretical because actual repro
duction Of the plant would fol-
low other blueprints rather than
duplication Of existing telephone
property.
Mr.. Lanigan defended the cost
figures as fair in the face of re-
peated suggestions from Mr.. Case
that the study included valua-
tions that were too high.
The present phase of the hear
ing is cross-examination by oppo-
nents of company officials who,
about four months ago, testified
in support of a rate increase.
Cross questioning is expected to
be completed soon. The State
then will produce its own case
for rejection of the rate request
and may take two or three weeks.
Evening star., 1949-11-03
Marjorie Lawrence Sued
For $1O9,200 by Masseuse
BY the Asseeioisd Press


ST. LOUIS, Nov. 3.-A masseuse
has filed a 100000 suit against
Marjorie Lawrence, former Met
ropolitan Opera singer.
Miss Lawrence. who suffered an
attack of infantile paralysis in
1941, was given the summons as
she sat in a wheel chair in Union
Station yesterday.
Mrs. Frances Bum of Benton,
Ark, who fled the suit. said the
singer had entered into an oral
contract to repay her with public
Acknowledgement for successful
treatments.
The petition said Miss Law
renee had agreed to purchase
$4,000 worth of space in a ma
tional magazine to publicize her
treatments and had agreed to in
clude Mrs. Bum in contemplated
movie and book.
Mrs. Bum said she had received
$942 for treating Miss Lawrence
from April. 1947. to January, 1949.
Evening star., 1949-11-03
BY The Assoeiotsd Press

Americans cut down on their
marriages and divorces for the
second straight year in 1948. the
Government reported yesterday.
It said 1902, ,s95 couples mar
ried last year while 405, 900 OBJ
tanned divorces.
For marriages. this represented
a drop Of about one-tenth from
the 1947 total and more than one
fifth below the peak mark set
in 1946
Last years divorce total was
about one-eighth under the 1947
figure and a third. less than the
record year Of 1916.
The Federal Security Agency
which compiled the statistics. said
the 1948 marriage rate was 1873
per 1000 persons as compared
Evening star., 1949-11-03
THE EVENING STAR, washington D G.
THURSDAY. NoVEMBER 1910 o-' - -

pact apparently have hit a snag.
The talks have been in progress
nearly nine months.
1t was disclosed last night that
Sir Charles Peake, British Am
bassador to Belgrade, will leave
for London by plane tomorrow to
iron out the difficulties barring
agreement. The nature Of the diff
f1culties has not been divulged.
Evening star., 1949-11-03

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ability to turn many an ordinary
dish into really unusual treats!
For instance, leftover meat can
become a delicious one-dish din
ner when mixed with LaCHOY
Mixed Chinese Vegetables for
they're a unique combination Of
Bean Sprouts, Water Chestnuts,
Bamboo Sprouts, Mushrooms and
Sweet Peppers. Or for q single
variation. add LaCHOY Bean
Sprouts to stews and salads. Get
LaCHOY Chinese Dinner. too :.
4 complete meal-in-a-carton.
Evening star., 1949-11-03

State. with 317.4 out of every
1000 people there plighting their
troth last year. The rate was even
higher the year before when it
stood at 414.1.
Nevada also paced the Nation
in divorces with 67.1 rate.
Tennessee was at the bottom
OF the wedding list with only At
out OF each 1000 people getting
married there last year. The low
Evening star., 1949-11-03
Marriages and Divorces in '48
Drop for Second Straight Year

with 1879 in 1947 and 1854 in l946.
The national divorce rate
showed even sharper declines,
dropping from 4.3 per 1000 peo-
pie In 1916 to 3.4 in 1947 and
2.8 last year.
According to the agency's re-
port, Nevada was the marryingest
Evening star., 1949-11-03
DISHES WITH A DIFFER.
ENCE" are easy tt

ENCE" are easy to
achieve . when
you have LaCHOY
Bean Sprouts and
LaCHOY Mixed
Chin ese VeEe.
tables handy. De-
licious "as is" as
Evening star., 1949-11-03
"HOUSEKLEES SSPECIAL"saunuunuu
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for just "wipeon-wipe-of" with this magic
action, multi-purpose cleaner polishes glass to
sparkling brilliance. What's more since it leaves
an invisible satiny coating, WIZARD actually
Evening star., 1949-11-03
ritish-YugosIov ToIks
For Trade Pact Hit Snuq

BY the Associated Press
BELGRADE, Yugoslavia, Nov.
3.-British Yugoslav negotiations
for a $3.50, 900 900 f1ve-year trade
Evening star., 1949-11-03
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Evening star., 1949-09-25
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original glass plate negatives here, divided
o,,oro the National Archives, the Library
of Congress and the L. c. Handy stuolos,
4e4 Maryland avenue s.W., which is owned
and onerated by two grandnieces of Brady
Evening star., 1949-09-25

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Seward seaport record., 1949-08-09
 Plan Dance
 For Labor Day

The two Seward locals of the Longshoremen's Union have joined forces to sponsor a Labor Day dance. Profits derived from the affair will be donated toward the construction of the new fire hall.
 While d number of men from both unions are on the committees, Del Zentmire of the shipslde union and Bill O'Brien of the dOckside union are working to coordinate their efforts.
 Chiidren's Party
 The dance will be held at the Civic Center, beginning at 800 in the evening. Labor Day falls on Monday. Sept. ,, and on that after noon there will be party for children at the Civic Center, also sponsored by the two longshore unions.
 Between the hours of ? to 1 there will be tree roller skating and at 4 the youngsters will be in- vited to the basement where ice cream, hot dogs, pop, and other re- treatments will be served.
 Good Music
 Arrangements for an orchestra are in the making and the dancers have been promised music for as long as they wish to dance. Tickets for the affair will be on sale at a number of business houses in town.
 At present the work on the new firehall is progressing and it is expected that the second story will start to go up very soon. On the first floor there will be space for three fire trucks and all fire equipment. The second story will have the office of the city clerk the council chamber, also to be used for firemen's meetings, and to the back will be an apartment for the fire chief.
Seward seaport record., 1949-08-09
Voters May Register Once Each Year, Council Decrees

From now on, voters may regis ter at the City Hall at any time during the year that the city clerk s office is open except on election day and the two days prior to an election.
 It will not be necessary to regis ter for each election during the year, regulation which has made it difficult for voters to cast their votes at times.
 The new rule was put in effect through a resolution passed Mon- day evening by the City Council and is an ammendment to Ordl- nance Mo- 180, which governs cleo ton procedure. In the past some people have been denied the priv, ilege of voting because they forgot to register.
Seward seaport record., 1949-08-09
Carl J. Hutton, City Attorney. Turns Tn Resignation Saturday

The chair usually occupied by City Attorney Carl J. Hutton was vacant at Mondays special council meeting. The attorney turned in his resignation last Saturday.
 The reason for his resignation was not brought out at the meet ing, but Hutton has several times mentioned that duties of that of- flee have interfered with his pri- vate practice.
 The action leaves the city with out legal advisor at a time when two major ordinances are under consideration and bond issues are being negotiated. At the mayor s request, the council granted him authority to negotiate for the serv- ices of an out of town attorney.
Seward seaport record., 1949-08-09
Cold Storage Ships Bio Locd of HuIibu+

The freighter Square kn [ berthed at the Seward Fish and Cold Storage Company's dock Mon day to load 119,000 lbs. of frozen halibut. The ship departed at about 3:30 Tuesday morning.
 This is the second shipment of frozen halibut by the local com- pany, the first shipment having been like amount. A member of the firm reported Tuesday that the company will have to make a number of such shipments in order to make room in the plant for storage of more fish. They expect to be receiving codfish later this month.
Seward seaport record., 1949-08-09
Rainbow Girls Hold Maiori*y Service

The Seward Assembly of the Order of Rainbow for Girls held a Majority Service Monday night at the Masonic Hall.
 The Majority Service is a cere- mony in which members who have reached the age of 20 or who have married are retired from active membership and receive a lifetime certificate as honorary members, It is a colorful and solemn cere- mony which is done with dignity and feeling by the Seward girls.
 The young women honored in the Monday service were Mrs Beverly Scatter Oliverson, Mrs Phyllis Ingram Inglis and Miss Lila Thorsen.
 Julia Hatch, the Worthy Advisor, presented her parents, MT. and Mrs. Peter Hatch, to the assembly when they were escorted to the East, when she presented her mother with a beautiful corsage and her father with a boutonnere.
 The ceremony was witnessed by many parents and friends who were served with refreshments of sandwiches and cake after the service.
 Mrs. Dora Sweeny of Juneau, the Grand Deputy for Alaska, has appointed Beverly Abrahamson as Grand Representative to Nebraska for the Grand Assembly next June. This will be the first time that Seward has been represented at Grand Assembly.
 The Majority Service was con ducted under the direction of Miss Julia Hatch, Worthy Advisor, pre- siding; Mrs. Barbara Bedford, Mother Advisor and Mrs. Phil Harding. Associate Mother Advisor.
Seward seaport record., 1949-08-09
RAINBOW GIRLS TO HOLD BAKE SALE

The advisory board of The Order of Rainbow for Girls announces a bake sale Saturday, August 13, to be held in McMullens Store.
 The sale will begin at l1:00 am. but tickets on cake donated by Mrs. Dick Myers will be sold before that time. This cake will be on dis play at McMullens on Friday.
 The purpose of the bake sale is to start a fund to send a delegate from the Seward Assembly to Spokane for Grand Assembly next June.
 All mothers of Rainbow Girls are asked to donate for this sale. Baked goods of all kinds and salads are requested Donations will be picked up on call to Mrs. Del Robbins at Madison 116.
Seward seaport record., 1949-08-09
ARR Employees Go On 4O-Hour Week

Following in the footsteps of it's sister railroads in the States, the Alaska Railroad expects to go on a 40-hour week Sept. l, it was an- nounced jointly last Friday by the representative of negotiating un- ions and railroad spokesmen.
 Negotiations are continuing with Acting President Ed Russell, rep resenting the American Federation of Government Employees, (AFL), Paul Shelmerdine, director of labor relations, representing the Alaska Railroad, A. A. Johnson speaking for the Order of Railway Tele- graphers, and C. M Marcott, rep resenting the International Assn. of Machinists.
 We expect to make an interim agreement subject to the approval of the membership of the AFGE," Russell declared, The AFGE rep resents all incorporating employees except the telegraphers, machinists and diSpatcherS.
 While only a verbal agreement has been reached in connection with hourly pay increases, it was indicated that raises were in line whereby an employe is to receive pay for the 40-hour week approxi- mately equivalent to what he pre- viously earned in 48 hours. . While the order will directly af- feet some 2,000 incorporating ARR employees, longer work weeks may still be necessary for a few em- ployes, it was pointed out
 It is expected most employees will have both Saturday and Sun day as their days of rest. In round the-clock operations there will be cases where this is impossible, but efforts will be made to see that employees have two consecutive days off during the week
Seward seaport record., 1949-08-09
Hospital Roof Job Goes To cu:verson

The City Council at Monday eve ning's special meeting awarded the contract for the new roof on the Seward General Hospital to A. J. Culverson. Culverson's bid was for the sum of S2,04576, about $245 more than the council had esti- mated.
 The council had been trying for more than a year to raise money enough 10 repair or replace the present roof. which has been leak ing in a number of different places even though attempts had been made to get it repaired,
Seward seaport record., 1949-08-09
WIFE OF GARLAND SKIPPER VISITS SEWARD FRIENDS

Captain R. Jacobsen of the Mail boat Garland has Mrs. Jacobsen with him on the present trip to the westward. The Jacobsens lived in Seward for several years before the war and Mrs. Jacobsen has been renewing her acquaintance ships here.
 The Garland carried number of Sewardites to the Westward on it's last trip before going to Seattle. The Garland made a side trip to Anchorage before leaving Tuesday noon for the 13 day mail run.
Seward seaport record., 1949-08-09
Shipping News :.

The passenger ship SS Alaska was expected to arrive at Seward about 3:30 Tuesday afternoon and it is expected to sail at about TOO Wednesday morning.
 The Square Knot has been dis charging cargo here for several days and the Flemish Knot ar rived Monday night. The SS Vic toria is due to arrive here about Saturday, August 13. The Diamond Cement is now scheduled to leave Seattle on August 15.
Seward seaport record., 1949-08-09
Cut In Military
 Budget Has No Effect locally

While a number of Alaska cities will be hard hit by the action of the Congressional Armed Services Committee in cutting off $137 mil lion previously allocated for con pIeMaS 'eNseIV II! YJoM uononJls does not expect to feel any serious let down.
 This is the general opinion of most Seward businessmen, who hold that this city has one of the most stable payrolls in the Terri tory This port city had been com pletely overlooked when the allot- ments for such construction work were made. Therefore no loss will be felt.
 Sudden Decision
 The decision to chop off the S66,- 48O,700 for Navy construction, S25.- 164,OOo Army, s7,663,2l2 ACS, and $38, ,430, 800 for the Air Force was announced suddenly by Chairman of the Armed Services Committee Carl Vinson, and no explanation has been made to this date.
 Transportation
 The consensus of opinion in Seward seems to be that Seward is quite fortunate in having been overlooked so many times when government appropriations wer e handed out, since because of their lack, the city had to form it's own natural economy.
 Some businessmen, however, fear that Seward will be swamped with unemployed coming here from other towns. A few businessmen feel that there may be some reduc- tion in the amount of freight com ing through this port, but that il will not be crippling loss.
Seward seaport record., 1949-08-09

Mir. and Mrs. Clarence T. Larsen are proud parents of little Florence Ellen, who arrived Aug at POS p.m., weighing pounds, 4 ounces. She is the Larsen's second daugh- ter and named after her maternal grandmother. the late Mrs. Flor ence Fowler Ble dsoe, of Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Seward seaport record., 1949-08-09

Mrs. Mildred Kirkpatrick was hostess at a birthday dinner for her son Gene in the John Coleman home Sunday night. MT. Kirk patrick was completely unsuspect- ing and really surprised when he walked into the room to find a party of 15 of his friends and fam fly waiting to celebrate his birth day.
Seward seaport record., 1949-08-09
COLLEGE PRESIDENT VISITS IN SEWARD

MT. and Mrs. Leslie Yaw of Sitka and Rev. and Mrs Booth of Juneau were overnight visitors in Seward and guests at the Jesse Lee Home last Friday MT. YaW is president of the Sheldon Jackson Junior Col lege at Sitka, and Rev. Booth is pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Juneau.
Seward seaport record., 1949-08-09
Election, Tax Laws Ready
 For Sept. Vote

Two ordinances, one the new election law. and the second a sales tax ordinance for education, public health and sanitation, were passed by the City Council Monday evening. Neither ordinance will be- come effective, however, unless the voters approve them in the September g special election.
 Since the legislature authorized sales tax for municipalities last spring a number of Alaska towns have taken advantage of the auth ority to use this means of raising revenue for city needs.
 Special Account
 While it is legal to impose a sales tax for the general fund the Seward Council felt it would be more acceptable to the taxpayers if the money were to be used only for health education and sanitation. A separate account will be set up, as at present, and sales tax money may not be withdrawn from 1t except for the special purposes named. In the event that a surplus amount of money should accumu- late at any one time, the money may be invested only in govern ment bonds until it is used for the purpose intended.
 High School
 The city will need a new high school within a very few years, t was pointed out, and this sys- tenn would provide fund for that purpose.
 In the matter of collections, the , city will allow a three per cent dis cont to firms which tern n the tax within five days of the end of each 30 day tax period.
 Those who wish may absorb the tax, provided they make the deci- sion by Jan. l of each year, and post placard in conspicuous place showing that the firm is ab- sOrbing the tax.
 Penalties
 The penalty for refusing to col lect the tax or for not turning in the report or for turning in an in- | correct report will be fine of not more than Sl00 or a jail sentence of not more than 30 days, or both. The city will have the authority to inspect sales records of busi- ness not turning in a satisfactory report, but only may inspect the records pertaining to information necessary to secure a true report. Election
 In the election ordinance, the voters will have the opportunity of deciding whether to elect a mayor for term of two years and councilmen for a period of three years, or whether the term for mayor shall continue to be one year.
 Some other Alaska cities have already voted on this referendum i Anchorage, for instance, has cho- sen the two-year term for mayor. Fifty-five per cent or more of the voters must approve the ordinances before they are effective.
Seward seaport record., 1949-08-09

The Immunization Clinic will be held as usual on Thursday, Aug. II, at the office of Mrs. LaPreal Bic, Public Health Nurse. Mrs. Bic is enjoying her vacation this week, but will go to the office for the clinic so, that the immunization series will not be interrupted.
Seward seaport record., 1949-08-09

Homer Boe and family moved to Seward from Hope last Sunday. MT. Boe is with the Bureau of Pub lie Roads and was transferred to Seward.
Seward seaport record., 1949-08-09

The Blue Shop announces that Mrs. Miriam Painter has been elected to full paid up membership in the Savings Club and is receiv- ing a Blue Shop suit this week.
Seward seaport record., 1949-08-09

three the International Bank for Reconstruction Development of UN Specialized Agencies has received of visitors but few interest Tanks operations than of 32 students from eleven countries W!ch recently visited the Bank Here with Banks President Cleft to righ Suzanne Vauchez of Jisina lradova of Czchosovaka and Auvo Kemppinen of Fnan5
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1949-06-17
Local II Plans Playground For Youngsters
On Property Located In South End Of Building

There will be a playground
for children in back of the Lo-
cal IL parking lot it was an
nounced by Stanley Helminiak,
who was appointed chairman of
the project by Richard Gosser.
Work was begun by many of
the boys and girls themselves on
hearing of the announcement.
The youngsters to get the &C.
tual work underway, invaded
the proposed playground and
Immediately began picking up
leaves and tree branches.
The excavating work is sched-
uled to start soon with James
Corathers of 4611 Suder Ave,
who specializes in that type of
work and on parking lots will
donate his time and equipment,
it was reported by Mr.. Helmi-
MAX.
Howard Seren, Local IL Pres
ident said it was not decided at
this time as what equipment will
be furnished the playground,
located at the south end of the
Local IL building.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1949-06-17

broadcast which will begin
at 2 pm. and later to be
transcribed at 7 pm. the
same day, over radio station
WABJ in Adrian, Mich. and on
Monday over WTOD, Toledo at
tbs pm.
The principal address will be
given by Richard Gosser, camp
president and brief talks also
will be given by Howard Seren,
Local IL president and Charles
Ballard, region 2-B UAW-CIO
director.
This week $47642 was donat-
ed to the summer camp fund to-
wards the 100000 goal set last
season.
Ransom Randolph Unit of Lo-
cal IL and the APP donated
S100 to help swell the total to
S33,294.33. Other contributions
for the week was a $50 gift from
E. w. Bliss Unit of Local IL;
$211. 40 in voluntary can collec-
tions in various shops and SIS
from Wilbur (Birdie) Rule, rec
reation director of Local IL.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1949-06-17
Lucas Denies He
Plans To Scrop
Foir Deal Program

WASHINGTON OPA) - AT
ter a weeks bombardment by
labor and liberal organizations,
Sen. Scott Lucas d., Ill.), Dem
ocratic Senate Floor leader, de-
MED last week that any of Pres
ident Truman's Fair Deal pro-
gram is "out the window"
While he refused to predict
what Fair Deal measures would
get action this session, he admit
ted that it won't be possible for
Congress to adjourn by July 81.
Both Lucas and Speaker of the
House Sam Rayburn had pre-
viously declared for adjourn
ment by that date. President
Truman himself rebuked them
on this count.
Rayburn assured reporters
this week that the House will
get to work on the aoministra-
tons housing bill.
A telegram from ClO Presl-
dent Philip Murray to House
and Senate Democratic leaders
chiding Lucas and Rayburn for
their quick adjournment plans,
and a speech by AFL Secretary
George Meany saying that this
Democratic Congress had done
little more for labor than the
previous Republican Congress,
had, did much to alter, the Lu-
cas- Rayburn plans, observers
here say.