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The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-21
CLARITY
 ATLANTIC
 ALLIANCE
Assurance Given Members U. 5. Will Give Protee-
 lion in Case of Attack

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2l.-R- The proposed North Atlantic pact will give its members strong accur- ances that the United States will not stand idly by in case of attack, it wos learned today
 An official source whose name may not be used, said the military clause of the pact will not commit this country automatically to war But he said, it will carry assurances so strong that none will mistake this nations intention to resist ag- gression.
 It is understood Secretary of State Acheson will negotiate with repre- sentatives of the pact making coun- tries on the basis of this new un- derstanding reached with the Sen ate Foreign Relations Committee
 Acheson and the Senate Commit tee are reported in agreement or the military commitments that are part of the pac,
 Both Chairman Connally D-Tex) and Sen. Vandenberg tMich), top Republican on the committee, are said to be satisfied with this new approach to the problem of giving treaty members the strong assur- ance they desire.
 GOES TO CONGRESS
 The State Department hopes to present the treaty to Congress in about a month. It would be re-in- forced by a multi-billion dollar mill itary aid proposal for participating western European countries.
 Secretary of State Acheson, Can- adian and European negotiators will enter the final stage of treaty ne- gotiations this week. They plan a conference at the State Department tomorrow or Wednesday.
 Tie weekend brought these oth- CT developments:
 l. Senator Fulbright (D-Ark) declared the Atlantic pact must carry moral commitment that the United States will act in event of an aggfe ession against any of the treaty countries. He reasoned that no such thing as legal commitment is possible.
 WILL FIGHT
 ?. Senator Taft (R-Ohio) said in a speech at Kenton, O., that he was inclined to favor" some such treaty as the Atlantic. pact.
 3. The Washington Post said in 3 copyrighted article that poll it took showed the Senate would vote overwhelmingly to fight shoul q Russia attack any one of the North Atlantic treaty countries. Of the 5l senators replying to question on the subject, the Post said 50 said they would vote to repeal armed ag- gression, 37 others declined to an- swer at this time and eight could not be reached
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-21
SHOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Feb. 2l.-RLClos- ing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 3A, American Can 88, Anaconda 32ls, Curtiss- Wright g, International Harvest CT PAS, Kennecott 8A, New York Central l0B, Northern Pacific 14M, U. s. Steel II, Pound $4.03A.
 Sales today were 560,OOO shares.
 Averages today as as follows: industrials 174.19, rails 48.67, util- ities BATS.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-21

WASHINGTON What appears to be a harmless medicant for clogged-ups noses has started a new dope craze that is creeping across the country. The dope is found in ordinary benzedrine in- halers-available for a few cents at most drugstores
 Not only are inmates taking dope from inhalers smuggled into the prison, according to a prison survey, but the practice is spread ing on the outside, particularly anong the young people It was first brought to light by Alabama's Congressman George Grant, who stumbled on to the shocking use of benzedrire inhalers at Kilby Prison, Montgomery, Ala.
 In spite of rigid regulation to keep benzedrine inhalers out of the prison, Congressman Grant inter- viewed prisoners whose skin had turned yellow from using the drug, and who were able to get benze- treated paper torn out of the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-21
ANTONIO p0LET HERE,
 GRAND IGL00 MEETING

Antonio Polet, Nome merchan; and member of the Alaska De- velopment Board, arrived Saturday on a Pan American flight, planning to be here several days.
 He will attend tomorrow's Grand Igloo of the Pioneers of Alaska, ot which he is Past Grand President
 Later this week, Polet will go to Seattle. but he plans to stop again in Juneau enroute home in about a month.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-21
LEADBETTERS TO LIVE
 IN MT. PLEASANT, MICH.

MT. and Mrs. George Leadbetter former Juneau residents, have both accepted positions at Mt. Pleasant, Mich. according to word received here today. Mrs. Leadbetter is the former Dr. Berneta M. Block who worked with the Territorial De- parfment of Health here for number of years.
 The couple have both taken posi- tons in the medical field at Mt. Pleasant. but have plans to return to Juneau sometime in August for mcnth's vacation.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-21
First AirmaiI in Alaska Flown |25 Years Ago


 SEATTLE, Feb. 2l.--tR-Twenty- five years ago today Carl Ben Eiel- son made a 300-mile flight between Fairbanks and McGrath to deliver the first airmail in Alaska. Pan American Worle Airways an- nounces.
 Eielson made the trir in two hours, 50 minutes. He carried l64 pounds of mail.
 Pan American clippers now cover the @.200 miles between Seattle and Nome and carry an average of ton of mail day, g spokesman said.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-21
DAUGHTER IS B0Rh
 TO N. ]. WRITER'S

A daughter was born to MT. and Mrs. M. Judson Whittier Sunday morning. at l2:45 am. at St. Ann's nospital. The new arrival. to be named Kathleen Janet, weighed 8 hounds, II ounces. Iris is the Whit tiers first child.
 Paternal grandparents are Mir. and Mrs. M. s. Whittier of Juneau. Mrs. A. c. Walker of Pipestone, Minn is the maternal grandparent.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-21
TAXATION E STILL MAJOR
 50L0N ISSUE
Income Tax May Be Re- enaeted as Safeguard
 -Guard Bill Passes
By JIM HUTCHINSON

The Alaska Legislature moves to the halfway mark of its regular ses- sion this week with emphasis still on taxation measures.
 With income and general prop erty taxes already enacted, the legislative leaders predict more tax es to come despite the apparent stiffening of Senate resistance, as shown by the defeat of the motor fuels tax increase.
 The only remaining measure of the Governors three-pronged basic tax program is the uniform license tax bill calling for basic $25 license and one-half percent of gross in- come over $20.00O
 It passed the House and is now in the Senate Taxation Committee, where chairman Victor Rivers says the rate will be reduced to one quarter percent above $100,000.
 The Senate Democratic leader em- phasized the measure is to bring all business and professions under the uniform rate now paid by many.
 CONGRESS MUST ACT
 The law, if passed however, would not be effective until Congress re- peals the Act under which the so- called "hodge-podge" tax schedule is now collected
 Rivers predicts passage of three cent-a- pack cigarette tax and pos- sibly a 10 percent admissions tax bills along with the business tax.
 He says the increased salmon pack tax is also likely but the taxation committee probably would make that section separate from the raw fish tax bill in which 1t was included by the House.
 Senate President Gunnard Enge- breth and Senator Frank Peratro- vich, who presided at the Special Session, also predict passage of the business license and cigarette tax bills.
 The House approved liquor tax increase bill apparently is doomed.
 MAY REENACT TAX BILL
 Another taxation development of the weekend is an indication the income tax enacted by the Special Session may be reenacted to safe guard against probable legal chal- lenge of its validity, though Demo- cratic leaders insist the challenge could not be maintained success fully.
 Reliable legislative sources say the measure procably will be reenacted as a safeguard against prolonged litigation.
 Sources say amendments are like ly to be included clarifying the status of such persons as seamen who filed court suit in Seattle against the withholding tax.
 NATIONAL GUARD BILL
 The House passed bill creating a National Guard Saturday after bitter debate in which some mem- bers contend Russia would make
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-21
STEAMER M0vEMENTS

Baranof from Seattle scheduled 10 arrive tomorrow afternoon or carly evening.
 Alaska scheduled to sail from Seattle Saturday.
 Princess Norah scheduled to ar rive at 8 am. Wednesday and sails south at 10 am.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-21
WEATHER REPORT
(U. 8. WEATHER BUREAU

GU. 8. WEATHER BUREAU This data is for 24-hour pe- riod ending 6:30 am. PSF. In Juneau Maximum, 31; minimum, 10. At Airport Maximum, 25: minimum, -12.
 F 0 R E C A s T
 (Juneau and Vicinity Mostly cloudy with highest { temperature near 25 degrees { this afternoon. Cloudy with occasional light snow fur { ries tonight and Tuesday. Lowest tonight near 20 de- grees. Gusty northeasterly winds.
 PR CIPIT TATI ON ( } OPast 24 hours ending 7:30 am. today { In Juneau City None; since Feb. 1, 1.27 inches; since July 1, 90.63 inches. At the Airport - None; since Feb. 1, .92 inches; since July 1. 57.45 inches.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-21
BERLIN ON LEAVE

Leonard Berlin has gone outside for his two-week annual leave. most of which he plans to spend in Ta- coma. Wash. Berlin is regional cadastral engineer for the Public Survey Office.
 Tn his absence, Daniel Ross. office eadastral engineer, is in charge.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-21
APPRENTICE TRAINING I5
 5(RUTINIzED
By BOB DeARMOND


 ship training program and a council to administer it, which had a somewhat stormy career in the House, underwent sore critical scrutiny from the Senators this morning as they heard three Wit nesses regarding the proposed pro- gram.
 Henry Benson, Commissioner of Labor; Leonard Evans, representa- tive of the U. s. Department of Labor, and pr. James c. Ryan. Territorial Commissioner of Edu- cation, all appeared before the Senate this morning and their tes- timony occupied most of the two- hour session.
 The Senators were especially in- terested, while Commissioner Ben- son was on the stand, in the cost of the proposed program and to what extent it would tend to build up the Department of Labor.
 Does this bill create new deputy Commissioner of Labor?" Senator Barr asked twice and, af- ter trip and half around the barn, Benson admitted that such an additional appointment was contemplated if the bill was en- acted.
 Why A Council?
 Doesn't this bill create another board? Then why do you call it 'council?" Senator Collins ask ed sharply but did not have his curiosity satisfied.
 The Senator then dragged in an old camel that has been wander ing around the House for some weeks, poking it's nose into tents.
 This looks to me like the camel getting it's nose in the tent" Sen- ator Collins remarked to Benson. Tt places more authority in your hands. Every bill that comes in here increases your bureau; if it keeps up we'll have to make you an ex-officio member of the legis- lature."
 Commissioner Bensor said that he does not particularly care what department the apprenticeship pro- gram is placed under, so long as it is authorized.
 Cost $25,OOO
 Benson estimated that the cost of the program would be about $25,000 for the next biennium. A short time later the Senators learn from Dr. Ryan that the program will cost the Department Of Edu- cation an additional $20,000 to S25,000.
 The program, Benson said, would be set up to provide training for approximately 250 apprentices.
 Admitting that there are some apprentices in the Territory at present, Benson said that most of them are for payroll purposes" and that they actually learn little about the trades in which they are engaged
 Both Benson and Evans admit ted that the seasonal nature of most industries is a handicap to the contemplated program, but Ev- ans pointed out that apprentice ship training is successfully car- ried out in Minnesota, Michigan, and the Scandinavian countries. where weather conditions are fully as bad as those in Alaska.
 Push Is Lacking
 The biggest drawback to appren- ticeships in the Territory so far, both men felt, has been the lack of someone to push them.
 Evans said he hopes that both a Federal and Territorial man can be employed on the program.
 Dr. Ryan said that he discussed the proposed program with the Board of Education, which gener- ally approved it. Because of lack of space in most high schools in the Territory, he said, it is im- possible to carry out more than
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-02-21
Pope Again Hifs Out af 5enfente,
 Cardinals Case
fBy The Associated Pressl

0by The ASSUcIaCeu FreSSJ
 Pope Plus told 250,000 cheering Italians in Vatican City yesterday the imprisonment of Josef Cardinal Mindszenty in Communist u e d Hungary was religious persecution by .totalitarian and anti-religious" government. It was the pontiffs fifth public condemnation of Car dinal Mindszenty's sentence.
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The W ashington Merry Go Round

By DREW PEARSON tcopyright. ls4s. by Bell Syndicate, Inc.
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The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-03-03
NEWS OF THE
GIRL SCOUTS

Troop 3, sponsored by the Eugenia
Hartman class, held its regular meet
ing last week at Trinity Lutheran
Church. There were fifteen girls
present and one girl in uniform. Mrs.
Vorous, member of our troop com
mittee, visited us.
Mrs Dudley called our meeting to
order at 400 .. m. and we repeated
the Girl Scout Promise. Lucille Gill
liam then gave report on George
Washington, which was very inter
esting. We then discussed our skat-
ing party which we are planning to
have. Each girl is to invite friend,
and some of us received our badges.
Next week, all of our troop is going
to cook some chocolate drop cook
les. Six of us are going to the flag
service at st. Paul's u. B. Church.
They are; Donna Martin, 10 Ann
Vance, Lucille Gillian, Ann Marie
Shank, Colleen Bryan and Patty
Decker. Mrs. Dudley told us we
may buy Girl Scout uniforms, up to
size ID, at $500 We adjourned our
meeting at 500 p. m with the Wish
ing Circle and song. -..
10 Ann Vance and Donna Martin
Troop Scribes
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-03-03
Leitersburg News

Mrs. Margaret Dillon, aged res
-ident of the Leitersburg community,
passed away at her home north of
Leitersburg on Friday night
Funeral services were held at Mil
ler's Mennonite Church.
Ira Rossman, who has been res
ident here for number of years,
having moved here from Adams
County, Pa, was recently found dead
by his neighbor, Charles Underbee,
who had been looking after him.
Walter Berger, twelve-year-old
son of Mr. and Mrs. Almys Berger,
Bowman's Mill, has been confined to
his bed for the past week as the re-
suit of fracturing his right leg while
riding in jeep on a farm near his
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Rodgers, the
parents of seventeen children, had
a windfall last week when Mr.
Rodgers won $500 on a radio pro-
gram in New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kerr, who now
reside in Emmitsburg, expect to move
to their new home, 1901 Virginia
Avenue, Hagerstown, by the first Of
April.
Mr.. Kerr is head of the guidance
department of the Hagerstown High
School. while Mrs. Kerr is a pr.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-03-03
The Great state of Kansas

In the state of Kansas agriculture
is extensive. The state leads in pro-
duction of wheat, normally produc-
ing one-fourth of the wheat produced
in the u. S. 1t is one of the four
leading cattle producing states of the
union. The state also produces pc
troleum, gas and lead and zinc.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-03-03
Phyllis Harshman, Scribe

Troop 30, Mrs. John r. Bell, lead
err, with II girls present, held a
meeting on Friday, February Is,
which was opened with the Scout
oath, led by Nancy Porter, a patrol
leader. The minutes were then read
and approved. Anne Usilton gave
us a report on The Planning Board
meeting and 10 Ann Welder gave us
a report on the Juliette Lowe meet
ing. Jane Lakin has been chosen as
our representative for the 40 Cues
tions" contest being held on Friday
evening at the Girl Scout Rally. Our
meeting closed at 5 o'clock.
Betty Dudley, Scribe
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-03-03

Troop 8, sponsored by Broadway
School PIT. A., held their regular
meeting Wednesday, February %.
There were twenty-four scouts and
their leader, Mrs B. j. Hagedorn,
and assistantant leaders, Mrs. K. E.
McElroy and Mrs. P w. Grady pres
ent.
The meeting opened with the Scout
song and a report was given by Dora
McSherry, representative for the
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-03-03

Troop 6, sponsored by st. Mary's
Sodality, Mrs r. M. Harmon, lead
er, and Mrs, c. Jones, assistant lead
er, held regular meeting on Fri
day, February rs, at st. Mary's Parish
House. We had fifteen girls present
also our leader and assistant leader.
Nine girls were in uniform.
Our meeting opened with the Scout
Promise, followed by roll call and
collection of dues The 9th Law
was recited by Maura Donahue, the
4th by Beverly Smith and explain
ed by Anne Corsi and Beverley
Smith, the 9th by Maura Donahue
and explained by Marlyn Beach and
Barbara Pallidina, and the 10th by
Betty Marmaduke and explained by
Joan Walden. We then had a report
from our representative, Merritt
Bowers, about the Juliette Lowe
Fund, and we discussed raising mon
ey for this project After this we
read the votes for the fashion show.
which produced many ideas. At
the next meeting we will discuss
it further. We ended with Taps and
the Friendship Circle at 4:20. a. m.
Marian Rooms, Scribe
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-03-03

loom and plating a belt. The meet
ing was then closed.
Martha Stoner, Scribe
Troop 10, sponsored by the Mar
garet Hess Bible Glass, Mrs. John
M. Hinkle, leader, and Mrs. Bernard
Green, assistant leader, met at the
Presbyterian Church Tuesday, Feb
ruary Is lat 400 p. m. We had ten
girls and our leader present.
The girls were anxious to contin-
tie with their textile painting and
pot holder weaving so we had no
formal opening. We have been
painting napkins and place mats for
the last three weeks and hope to
finish up next week Louise Brown,
Genevieve Carbaugh and Nancy Gun
ningham have finished their textile
painting and pot holders and have
started to crochet rugs. Mrs. Hinkle
taught us the song Girl Scouts To
gether". while we were working our
handicrafts.
Lovanne Pike read the minutes of
the previous meeting while Mrs.
Hinkle recorded the attendance, and
we then closed with the salute to
the flag.
The Troop also met at a reg
ular meeting on Tuesday, February
20, at the Presbyterian Church. We
had nine girls, our leader, assistant
leader, and one visitor present.
Our meeting opened with the re-
peating of the Scout oath lead by
Pauletta Kline. We than sang Amer
lea, since it was Washington's Birth
day Mrs. Hinkle then read the
minutes of the last meeting, and our
and dues were taken,
after which several of the girls
turned in their cookie books. We
were reminded of the Juliette Lowe
to be held on Friday eve
ming, March II, and Mrs. Hinkle
told us we have been invited to a
roller skating party with Mrs.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-03-03

mary teacher at the Winter Street
School. Mr.. Kerr will attend the
Guidance Convention which Will
be held in Chicago in April.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-03-03
Ann Bair, Secretary

Troop 10, sponsored by Antietam
Street School, Miss Ethel Daubert,
leader, and Miss Doris Wooden, as
sistant leader, held regular meet
ing on February % at Antietam
Street School We had twenty-five
girls, our leader and assistant leader
present. Four girls were in uniform.
Our meeting opened with group
work for badges, after which first
year scouts worked on second-class
badges, while second year scouts
worked on merit badges. Our bus
mess meeting followed with: /. A
report on Juliette Lowe Rally and
Fund (the rally will be held March
II from Z to 8 o'clock. 2. Report
on the Skating Party which has been
postponed until later date 3. All
cookie orders to be in by Friday,
February Is, at 100 o'clock. 4. At
tendance from cooking school re-
ported. S. Taps and Friendship Cir
Gle.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-03-03

Rev. and Mrs. Charles Miller spent
Thursday in York, Pa.
Mrs. Chester Shaffer and son, Billy
and Mrs. Sabina Baker were lunch
con guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
T.. Snyder on Tuesday of last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Cave and
daughter have moved into rooms at
the Foster Long home.
Miss Sophie Poffenberger spent
Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Evans
Poffenberger.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ecker have
moved to Brownsville.
Lenten Service will be held in
the Reformed Church on Thursday
evening at 1880 o'clock, when the
Rev. D. r. Stonesifer will bring the
message on 'Fasting and Feasting."
Miss June Oliver, of Hagerstown,
was the weekend guest of Miss
Elaine Scheller.
Miss Susie Athey spent Sunday
with her sister, Mrs. Grace Fleming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Shaffer and
son, Billy, were Sunday guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Verdun Shaffer, of
Cumberland.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wishard and
daughter, Phyllis, were Sunday
guests of Mrs Maude Snyder.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-03-03

Mrs. Charles Miller reviewed the
book, con Our Own Doorsteps," at
Salem Evangelical United Brethren
Church on February %. The book
deals with the missionary work in
the United States possessions of
Hawaii, Alaska, Panama Canal Zone,
Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
The Women's Society of World
Service of Boonsboro, Rohrersville
and Keedysville united for the study
A vocal duet was rendered by Mrs
Edgar Mullendore and Mrs. David
Rodes, accompanied by Mrs. Thigh
man Holder The meeting was open
ed with prayer by Mrs. Clarence
Huffer, and the closing prayer was
given by the Rev. David Rodes.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-03-03
Keedysville News

Mrs. c. Austin Gardner, president
of the Washington County Council
of the Parent-Teacher Association,
was guest speaker at the February
meeting of the Keedysville PIT. A.
when she gave talk on Founders
Day and presented an interesting
sketch of the PIT. A. movement,
which was started in Maryland in
1915 and now has five million mem
bers.
The program began with the PIT
A. prayer by Mrs. Harry Remsburg,
local president, after which Mrs.
Sabina Baker and Mrs. Robert Wy
and rendered a piano duet. Mrs
Lee Garnand read Founders Day
Acrostics," and a skit entitled
George And The Cherry Tree" was
given by Ann Miller, Joann Waters,
Shirley Wagner and Bobby Wyand.
The Rev Ira Burkitt related some
interesting facts on the life of Wash
ington, and vocal duet was sung
by Mrs. Roscoe Hommond and Mrs.
Robert Wyand.
During the business session Mrs.
Rene BURNER, Mrs. Max Dagenhart
and Rev. Charles Miller were APP
pointed as health committee.
Mrs. Leo Wyand had charge of the
program, and the other members of
her committee were: MIR. and Mrs.
Talbert, Rev. and Mrs. Burkitt and
Leo Wyand.
Refreshments were served by the
hospitality committee at the close
of the meeting
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1949-03-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Hartle sold
their farm to Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
Stouffer, who now reside near Funks-
town. They have also disposed of
the farm equipment They expect
to move to their new home along
the MISUNDERSTANDING High
way Immediately They purchased
the home from Mr.. Frank Stephey
some time ago.
Charles Stouffer, who has been in
bad health for some weeks, is now
convalescing at the home of his
brother and sister in-law, Mr. and
Mrs. Melvin Stouffer
Mrs. Harold Kipe has accepted a
position as clerk with the Val Smith
Store in Waynesboro.
The card party held by the Grange
on Friday evening was well attended,
and an enjoyable time was had by all.
Miss Mary Poe, who writes the
Leitersburg social column for the
Waynesboro Record Herald, was call
ed upon by reporter recently in
order to obtain information for an
article he is writing about all the
correspondents of the paper.
| Last Tuesday evening Miss Poe
had as her guests Mrs. Leroy Cole
| and Mrs. Mark Chandler of Balti-
more, and William Warner and Miss
Betty Jane Kerr, of Westminster.