davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
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Thomas suitable for the
growth of oysters"
The island of St. John is
mountainous like st. Thomas.
The coast is abrupt and rocky,
particularly along the north
ern shore facing brakes chan
mel, where the ocean beats
against rocky cliffs. There are
few inlets suitable for the
growing of oysters. Cruz Bay
on the western end of the is
land, and Coral Bay on the
western end of the island, and
Coral Bay on the eastern end
are protected bodies of water
and offer the best locations
for oysters in the waters of St.
John"
"The island of ST. Croix,
larger than st. Thomas and
st. John, is less mountainous
and has more areas of level
land. Agriculture and the Gull
tivation of the soil is a greater
Importance here. There are
more small streams, although
they have water in them on
ly a small part of the time. In
general the coast is rocky, but
extensive coral reefs make the
water less rough on the shores.
The most promising areas for
oysters appeared to be. AL
tcna Lagoon, Salt River, and
Krause Lagoon and these were
carefully investigated
Conditions favorable for
the production of oysters in
any great commercial quaint
ties are not present in the wa
tiers of the Virgin Islands. The
rugged coastlines with rocky
shores where there is consider
able rough water and the few
bays where the shore is either
rocky or has sandy beaches
are not oyster-growing areas.
Estuarine waters, which are
the most advantageous for oys-
ters, are lacking. The inlet
, 1949-07-30

ernor William H. HASTE, de-
sired an investigation of the
possibilities of raising oysters
locally and thus creating a
small local industry. Follow
ing the request that the Fish
and Wildlife Service assist in
an investigation, the authors
made a brief survey, March
24-31, 1949, of the possibilities
for the development of oyster
culture in the Virgin Islands.
The results of observations &
the possibilities for the devel-
opment of an oyster industry
are presented and discussed in
this report"
"The island of St. Thomas
is mountainous, with a preci-
pitous and rocky coastline, &
there is considerable wave
action against the rugged
shore. All of the bays are
rocky, with small sandy
beaches protected to some ex-
tent from the open ocean by
coral reefs. None of these
arms of the sea is suitable for
the cultivation Of oysters.
On the eastern end of the
island is a well protected body
of water known as Mangrove
Lagoon. This lagoon, leading
off from Jersey Bay through
a channel from a small arm
of Jersey Bay known as Ben
ner Bay, is an extensive, shall
low body of water complete
~ fringed with mangrove
trees. A moderately extensive
population of oysters grows
on the mangrove roots in
Benner Bay and Mangrove
Lagoon. These areas are the
only ones of the island of St.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-13

ed his former connections with the army quartermaster into profit able business.
 He is Samuel Schwag, former le- gal officer for the quartermaster corps, who now represents manu- lecturers seeking contracts with the quartermaster.
 Schwag sends out printed postal cards to all bidders, advising them of his former connection with the quartermaster corps, and promising T can help you out on -" Then he fills in the number of the contract in ink
 There is nothing secret about the names of bidders and numbers on army contracts. They are made public. However, Schwag seems to have a secret connection inside the army for data on contract penal ties is confidential information.
 Despite this, within a week after a contractor has been penalized for not living up to the letter of h:s contract, he sometimes gets another printed card from Schwag, who writes:
 Would you like refund on penal ties of -" Again the blank is filled in with the number of the contract.
 Note-The Treasury Departments Internal Revenue Bureau refuses to let its ex-attorneys practice before the government until two years af- ter they leave the government. However, the army flatly refuses to apply the same rule. It's refusal is an open invitation" to lawyer lob byists.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-13
FIELD COMMITTEE
 SESSION BEGINS
 HERE TOMORROW

The Alaska Field Committee will begin a two-day session tomorrow morning, meeting with Reginald Price, special representative of Assistant Secretary of Interior William E. Warne, who is due to arrive by plane today.
 The Field Committee includes top officials of Department of In- terior agencies in Alaska and Committee Chairman Kenneth J. Kadow. Conferences will be held in Kadow's offices.
 Discussion of a variety of Ter ritorial problems are on the session agenda, with plans made to put final touches on planned six to ten year program for Alaska de- velopment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-13
Delaying Statehood
(Washington Post)

Two and half months ago the House Committee Public Lands approved bills to grant statehood to Hawaii and Alaska On March and March lo, re- spectively, these bills committed to the whole House and thence referred to the Rules Committee for assignment to a place on the docket. For two months nothing happened. Then by unanimous vote the Public Lands Committee authorized it's chairman Representative Peterson introduce resolutions dis charging both bills from the Rules Committee Under House procedure these up for considera- tion the floor until June l3.
 In the meantime apparently spurred by the dis charge resolutions the Rules Committee has given the Alaska bill hearing and may do for the Hawaii bill. The long delay in Rules Committee action, and
 its obvious reluctance to act is puzzling, to say the least. The explanation apparently lies in behind the-scenes political shenangans Certainly the merits of statehood for either of the suppant Territories is not in question. The substantive issues have been repeatedly investigated by Congressional committees and the applications of both Hawaii and Alaska ap proved There is neither need purpose in further inquiry by the Rules Committee
 The political considerations supposed to be involved are not very clear But the suspicion will not down that jockeying within the Rules Committee to get one bill ahead of the other is in reality technique of killing them both This wrepulling for precedence does not reflect any jealousy between the applicant Territories Neither Hawaii nor Alaska cares par ticularly which the forty and which the fifteth State.
 Hawaii has been beating the door of statehood for at least Is years Alaska for shorter time The arguments in favor of admission, though somewhat different in each case are equally conclusive There are more than half million citizens of the United States in Hawaii and about 100000 in Alaska. The great majority in each want the responsibilities as we'll as privileges of statehood They ought not to be denied equal status in these United States any longer Justice and good sense require the Rules Committee to send both bills to the floor without further delay
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-13
20 YEARS AGO TIT fME EMPIRE
JUNE IS, 1929

13 1929
 Michael Monage at con- University Milwaukee Wis The commencement of the Mayo Brothers Clinic
 With the Legion by Douglas entry the and its percentage at 1000
 Gladys High School scholarship Washington State College Pullman She accepted planned to study business administration
 Robert L. Jernbeg Eded boys worked City ball teams completed excellent showings in college activities and sports
 years merchandising of Juneau Charles Gold stein owner Emporium the mercantile closed out.
 Miss Nudge bride Of John Locke this city ceremony Lutheran The Harry witnesses Mrs Allen and J. Cllgan.
 the Yukon, to attend the M, delegate from Gastneaux Lodge Mo- 124
 Frank Gordon operator in the Territory which would take him to Anchorage before returning to Seattle
 Miss married the previ- the MacFInnon Apartments The Allen officaed and attendants were Mrs James Prma Mir James McNaughton Other guests were MT ana Mrs Pimavera and MT Clarence 
 Lester D. Henderson, Territorial farewell reception given by the Martha Society of Presbyterian Church
 Inaugratg her Admiral Dorothy le2 trip
 Weather. Hioh oW4 OudV.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-13
JONES E NAMED TO MINES DEPT. OFFICE
 RE0pENED AT NOME

The appointment of Daniel A. Jones to the position of Assayer and Field Engineer in Charge ot the Laboratory and Branch Office of the Territorial Department ot Mines at Nome, is announced by B D. Stewart, Commissioner of Mines.
 Following a visit of several days in Juneau, where he conferred with Department of Mines officials, end week of field work in the ketchikan area in company with Howard Fowler, Associate Mining Engineer, Jones proceeded to Fair banks on June enroute to Nome where he will reopen the Public Assay-Office and Field Station of the Territorial Department of Mines, which has been closed since the end of the war period.
 Jones, who is graduate in min- ing engineering from the Univer- sity of Alaska, and a veteran of World War II, is married and has
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-13
Daily Lessons in English v L. GORDON

NnSUSED: He of those men those who ARE always courteous
 OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED Pstachio nut). Pronounce pia- she-o,I as n a n syllable.
 MISSPELIED: Appelation two Ps and two Ls
 profuse prodigaI
 use word three times and it yours Let us Todays word equal extent All particular commnsuraion proportion one thing to r."-South
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-13
UNDER THE DOME

Freshman Congressman Homer Thornberry, of (Austin) Texas, whose parents are deaf and dumb, has been named director of Washington's Gallaudet College = only graduate senior college in the world for the deaf and dumb |. The Federal Aid to Education bill has no stronger supporter than Republican Congressman James Golden of Kentucky, who was born on the Daniel Boone trail of the lonely pines. We mountain folks know the value of a warm school room and good teachers in educat- ing the citizens of tomorrow, drawlS Golden E. Tn his spare mo- ments, working Democratic Congressman John Marsalis, Colo rado Democrat, plays some of the fanciest golf in Congress.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-13
PLANS REC SEASON FOR CITY YOUTH AT
 EVERGREEN BOWL

A good summers season of plan- ned recreation for Juneau young people at Evergreen Bowl is in the making.
 New playground equipment, a miniature golf course, second year of Evergreen Olympics, softball series and a four-day inter-city athletic meet are just few of the plans for the summer, according to Robert Garrett, Bowl director.
 Included in new playground equipment on order by the city for delivery this summer is a merry whirl,7 horizontal ladder and triple horizontal bars for acrobatic work.
 Garrett said today that minia- ture golf course has been completed at the Bowl and requests for the donation of used golf clubs for the cause has been made. A nominal charge of 10 cents will be made on the course until golf ball expenses are paid After that, play will be free of charge.
 Evergreen Olympics. spogored by the Liens Club, will get underway July 6, to run for several weeks, with swimming, track tennis and ball events all on the schedule.
 Boys softball league series will be- gin the first part of July, Garrett said.
 Invitations have been sent out to the cities of Anchorage, Fair banks and Ketchikan to meet Ju- neau athletes in four days of base ball, tennis, swimming and track events June 20-24. Garrett said that possibilities of young athletes making the trip seemed fair, but that distances posed big problem.
 Garrett, assisted by volunteers from young sports enthusiasts, plans to attempt to enlarge the track Trees around the swimming pool will go down to allow more sunlight in to warm the water. The softball league has repaired the dia- mond backstop and put in new home plate and bases.
 New standards for the pole vault and high jump hurdles arrived last week and will be available for trackmen's practice.
 SCEWINN BIKES at MADSEN'S.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-13
TRUMAN PERSONALLY
 INTERVIEWS

One amazing feature of the pre- emptory displomatic message is that President Truman takes personal responsibility. The first paragraph of the note states that the message is being sent at the request of the President of the United States.
 The note deals with two main subjects:
 CD Boundaries between Israel
 and Arab lands.
 @ Arab refugees.
 The question of boundaries is dealt with only briefly, the United States demanding that Israel com pensate the Arab countries for ae- ditional lands seized by Jewish ar mics after the date of the United Nations decision of November l9, 1947.
 The main body of the note per- tains to the 6o000O to 800.000 Arab refugees who seek to return to their homes and territory now held by Israel.
 These refugees fled Palestine dur ing the Arab-Jewish war, partly because they were urged to do so by the Multi of Jerusalem, partly be- cause they feared Jewish terrorism.
 Since the war, the Israeli govern ment has said that it would be will ing to assist in taking care of these refugees providing the Arab govern ments assist also. However, Israeli has refused to bring them back tc their former homes, first because it would automatically cut off further Jewish migration from Europe, sec ond, because the cost would be pro- hibitive.
 At present, Jews are migrating from Europe to Israel at the rate of 25,000 to 30,00O a month. A total of about 60,000 Jewish immigrants have been placed in new camps, due to lack of housing elsewhere in Israel And the new government faces the fact that it cannot have both Jewish and Arab migration It must take one or the other.
 Recently. the United States made a financial survey of the Arab refu- gee situation and decided it would cost an average of $500 per head to resettle the Arabs And the State Department now demands that, if the Israeli government will not re- patriate the refugees, it must bear the cost of resettlement-approxi- mately S300,000000.
 Israeli is willing to pay for the land and belongings which the refugees left behind, but has not been willing to pay the huge re- settlement bill. This refusal natllr- ally is the subject of diplomatic ar gument and negotiation. But why it should cause such a blunt rebuff with President Truman's own name in the first paragraph, remains a mystery.
 ARMY LOBBYIST
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-13
LOST TOW PICKED
 up IN BERING SEA

DUTCH HA1SOR, June 13-R- The motor vessel Kotzebue was en- route for Nome today, with three harges safely in tow.
 The barges broke loose Saturday but were recovered by the Coast Guard cutter Bitterwseet north of here All were seaworthy. They became separated from the tow ves- sel in a storm
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-13
LAST UK MEETING
 SCHEDULED TUESDAY

The last United Nations meeting of the season will be held Tues day night at 8 o'clock at the home of Miss Lynde Tales, 315 Third Street.
 Anyone interested is urged to join in the evening discussions on the World Health Organization, Commission on the Status of Wo- men, and How the LIN. Can Keep From Becoming Another League of Nations.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-13
The Washington kerry-Go-Round
By DREW PEARSON
(Continued from Page D

set forth by the counsel of the United Nations and the friendly advice of the United States govern ment for the purpose of furthering the cause of peace in Palestine, the United States government will re- gretfully be forced to the conclu- sicn that a complete revision of it's attitude toward Israel has become unavoidable
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-13
ANOTHER DAY TO REMEMBER

Another milestone in aviation in Alaska was reached yesterday when the beautiful S150000 muni cpal airport terminal officially opened in Juneau and is another day to be remembered by residents
 Opening of the modern, one-story building built near Alaska's famed Mendenda Glacier, marked con- pletion of the first cy-owned terminal in the Terri tor which is something else to remember and also to be proud.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-13
HOSpITAL NOTES

Admitted to St. Ann's hospital yesterday were Mrs. Albert Wallace and Mrs. B. D. Stewart.
 Discharged from St. Ann's were Mrs. Eel Ordornia, Bess Bess O'Neill, and Albert Hillery.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-13
MODERN ETIQUETTE RyoRFRrA E LEE

order direct to the waiter a
 A. Mo- her like and allow him place the order direct with the waiter wedding reception bridegroom Best wishes happiness extended to the bride O. social equal as
 
 introduce him George" my husband
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-13
TOMORROW IS FLAG DAY

Tomorrow is Flag Day-the anniversary of "Old Glory" dating from June IA, TIT, when the Con- tinental Congress adopted resolution creating the flag of the United States.
 This day was officially designated for the display
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-13

one child. Jcnas will join his family at Meme, where he was born and raised and where they will re- establish their home.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-13

French women interested in men than in hats, says Lily Dache her return from visit to Paris. Women are women the world over it seems.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-13

MOUNT JUNEAU LODGE NO. 147 SECOND and FOURTH a Monday of each month jM in Scottish Rite Temple KM> beginning at 7:30 D. m. wW GLENN o. ABRAHAM, IVY Worshipful Master; JAMES w. LEVERS, Secretary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-13

of the flag by a proclamation issued by President Woodrow Wilson in 1915.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-13

sCHwINN BIKES al MADsEN's
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-13

ARMY LOBBYIST A Philadelphia attorney has turn
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-13

Weather: High, 51; low, 45; cloudy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-13

With the Legion by to the Dougla in the Caneau Channel League five straight kept its at 1000
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-06-13

13, degree at Milwaukee Wis The address by Dr. William Mayo head of the Mayo Brother
Ohio Waisenfreund. [volume] (Pomeroy, O. [Ohio]) 1874-1953, 1949-04-30
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Ohio Waisenfreund. [volume] (Pomeroy, O. [Ohio]) 1874-1953, 1949-04-30
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lit Nanfine cine Stabt bes Serrors
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Ohio Waisenfreund. [volume] (Pomeroy, O. [Ohio]) 1874-1953, 1949-04-30

l'oeren tpeltliden Sff,tpatioilsmabte
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poroen lit. Rad) Der erlten Berbliif,
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fommt unb burh GuBlono 1pieoer oi,f
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Ohio Waisenfreund. [volume] (Pomeroy, O. [Ohio]) 1874-1953, 1949-04-30
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lpeltoeutlden Staates uno bel anoeren
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