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Valley frontiersman., 1950-07-28
Squore Dance Party is
 Planned by Moose Lodge

There is to be square dance party at the Moose Hut tomorrow evening, Moose governor Donald Ingalls announced today. The party, which will begin at nine pm, is for all Moose lodge mem bers and their guests.
 There also will be other danc- ing entertainment during the eve ming. MT. Ingalls, said. Refresh ments will be served.
 The lodge has been sponsoring informal Saturday night dances all summer long, for members and guests, except when a com munity activity conflicts.
Valley frontiersman., 1950-07-28
VALLEY BEAR COURTS HEADLINES AT OBTAINING GARBAGE PAIL

There doesn't seem to be any thing that publicity conscious Alaskan bears won't do to get in the limelight these days, even if the stunts hasten the living-room rug days that await most bears. If enough public attention comes his way, the bear seems to feel that last-ninute blaze of glory makes it all worth while.
 Latest bear in the Valley to woo and win death on doorstep was the sizeable black fellow that strolled into the Richard Demming yard late one evening last week. The Demmings' equal ly publicity-conscious pup, Whis- key, got excited about the intru- sion and awakened the sleeping household.
 A house guest billeted on the Demming's living room daveno got first glimpse of the bear and called loudly for MT. Demming, with gun. Mrs. Demming peered out the living room window to sight the bear nosing her garbage can. She switched on the over head outdoor light at the porch entryway, which didn't discour- age the bear bit. He stared at her over one shoulder, sneered, and returned to his garbage can.
 MT. Demming tiptoed to the doorway, took very, very careful aim and bagged a bear rug for his new living room floor. He was extra cautious because the gun was loaded with one lonely bullet, and he didn't feel he'd have time to hunt a refill.
Valley frontiersman., 1950-07-28
Hopeful Angler Now Must Enter Derby Before He Hooks Fish

A change in rules in the fish derby, now in progress under the sponsorship of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, was an- nounced here yesterday, John Reed of Grasser's Hardware said. (Grasser's Hardware is the Val 'av's weighing station for Derby fish)
 hereafter all potential candi- dates for hooking a prize winning fish must register before they catch their fish. An entrants Derby ticket must be dated at least 24 hours earlier than the time recorded on the weigh-in ticket of his catch.
 Mir. Reed said only two fish had been weighed in at his store since the Derby opened. A third man has entered the contest, but has not caught his fish yet.
 The Derby will continue until
Valley frontiersman., 1950-07-28
Horseshoe Tournament PIanned by Engineers At Fort Richardson

Plans for a horseshoe tourna- ment, sponsored by the Alaska District Corps of Engineers of Fort Richardson. were announced this week by Walter V. Tyler, chairman of the tournament com mittee. Mir. Tyler wrote some de- tails of tournament plans to the Valley Frontiersman this week, but he didn't mention where or when the tournament would be held.
 However, he did say that there would be competition in both open doubles and singles matches. There will be titles and prizes awarded to tournament winners.
 Anyone interested in learning more of the plans is asked to write MT. Tyler, in care of the District Engineer at Anchorage, or to call him at Engineers POI.
Valley frontiersman., 1950-07-28
Wednesday Is Meeting
 Of Matanuska Valley Sportsmen

The next regular meeting of the Matanuska Valley Sportsmen is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. ?, president Bill Smith reminded club members today. The meet ing is called to order at eight o'clock in the rifle range beneath the Rec Hall. :" l.. :.
Valley frontiersman., 1950-07-28
uses Gets New Chemist

Jim Kinder, chemist, was added to the local staff of the U. S.. Geological Survey this week. MT. Kindler comes to Pal mer from Albany, Ore. He ex- poets his family to join him here next week.
Valley frontiersman., 1950-07-28
Mrs. Johnson Has Operation

Mrs. Hugh Johnson underwent surgery at the Valley Hospital this week. She is now making a good recovery, according to her attending physician, Dr. C. C.. Bailey. :=. -~-:.. .=....
Valley frontiersman., 1950-07-28

WHERE WERE THE CLOWNS? The faces of Princess Beatrix Ce) Princess daughters Juana Benhardt Netherlands, circus in the box London Olympia
Valley frontiersman., 1950-07-28

Shifting our responsibility can make democracy lose balance.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-08-26
Machine Men" Are on Run
(Ketchikan Daily News


The machine men" in Alaska the
They employing doubletak, excuses and
trying to fix the blame for the Territorial mess" of
taxes shortages and waste Republican minority.
Perhaps we should exactly define what we mean
by machine men" These include mostly Democrats
and few Gruening lackeys who call themselves Re-
who bndly followed the dictates of their leaders in
loading the Territory with a multiplicity of tax laws,
and excess boards and bureaus instead of legisating
for the common good of the Territory.
Some of them are again running for office. Watch
theml
This paper does not care whether a calls
himself Republican, Democrat, Independent, or
what-no so long as he she will have the courage
of convictions and fight for the best interests of
Alaska If they can be controlled by any organiza-
tion clique interest for specialized and selfish pur
poses they are not worth the support of the people
Of this Territory.
All of u.s. without even having to rack olr brain,
can recall how time after time after the last leg
islative session. from the Governor on down. boasts
were made by the Democrats about giving Alaska "a
tine tax rystem. y =,
Now the machine organ is backing down 1t
admits for instance the "halibut tax was mistake.
But it blames self-styled Republicans for help
in passing this bill and other "haywire" tax laws. I'll
Let us remember how the late Dr. Walker, a
Democrat was crucified for breaking with the ma
chine with the tactics being used against others
who do not tamely submit to dictation.
Between now and election there will be a lot more
machine hog-wash,' but the yardsck with which to
measure with is the record of the last Legislature,
and acts of officials in administering the laws plain
ly speak for administration of Territorial affairs
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-08-26
Splitting Hairs

Congressman Jack Anderson's
bald head got involved the. other
day in House hearing over
whether free hospital care should
be provided for servicemen's de-
pendents.
Speaking for the American Med
ical Association, Dr. Walter Martin
of Norfolk, Va, contended that
such a medical aid program would
be discriminatory" against de-
pendents who couldn't afford to
travel long distances to govern
ment hospitals.
That argument doesn't stand
up" disagreed Anderson, Calf
ornia Republican. Il pay the same
taxes as a person who lives next
door to a fire house, but he gets
better protection"
Il think that is sort of splitting
hairs Is it not?" snapped DR..
Martin.
Anderson ran hand mournfully
over his hairless dome and replied :
Doctor, 1 don't have any hair to
split"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-08-26
Saturday, August 26, 1850
LIGHT ON AN OLD PROBLEM

Pearl Buck performed snguary brave ana use
full service when she wrote her latest book dealing
with her own daughter THE Child Who Never
Grew sUps She has treated in detail, with complete
sympathy and understanding, subject too long MD
den too long neglected both by parents and the
medical sciences.
The veil of shame which has surrounded the
parenk of individuals who, while they develop physl-
cally never develop mentally, must have made Mrs
Bucks decision the more difficult. In writing her
book she had to overcome human trait which mas
been centuries in building. Then she had to bring
to light her own intimate feelings = to tell OF her
endless efforts to find for the child she loved
This breaking of bad precedent - this bringing
to light a question which we've all tended to hide
this in itself is definite contribution to the progress
of civilization But the great comfort which Mrs
Bucks story must bring to other parents IN similar
situations is even important. She Will be
thanked thousands upon thousands of times as her
book is read by those for whom it has special
significance. "a iol.teift
Pearl Buck has handled her theme perfectly-as
well she might. There is nothing maudlln, nothing
sentimental about her treatment. The reader
senses her anxiety but is never told OF 1t except
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-08-26
Doubtful Republican

Ohio's hefty Congressman Clar-
ence Brown, a big noise in the
Republican party, would just as
soon see the Republicans lose the
November elections.
Il am by no means sure it would
be a good thing for the Republicans
to win this fall" Brown told COP
intimates the other day. 1T would
commit us to a lot of responsibility
without any of the authority of
administration.
1T also might give Truman a
perfect alibi in 1852 for any of
his hlunders, just as. he blamed the
Republicans in the Both Congress.
In fact, he got reelected for that
reason. We would be foolish if
we jeopardized our opportunity in
1852 by taking over the legislative
branch now.
Il think the Republicans will
make some gains in this election, .
Brown added, but l am not yet
/ convinced it would be good for
! them to win control of Congress"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-08-26
The Washington
MeriY:Db"R odhd '~'"'
Continued from Page One)

session, but institute "three-day
recesses" to give members OF both
Houses time to campaign.
1--WE are in an emergency and
the country expects Congress to
remain on the job" declared the
Senate leader. THE recess plan
would keep us on standby basis. =
1.-The House won't agree to any
thing but sine die adjournment, {"
Rayburn firmly insisted. the
speaker didn't have to add that the
reason his colleagues are itching
to adjourn is because all House
members have reelection cam
paigns, as compared with only a
third of the Senate.
This is something you will have
to decide yourselves" the Pres
ident said, adding that he could
still recall Congress within "a
hours" whether it adjourned sine
die or invoked three-day recesses.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-08-26
COMMUNICATION

DEAR SIR:
I was glad to see Police Chief
Bernie Hulk's statement in Wednes-
day nights Empire, offering protec-
tion to Freshman being molested by
so-called upper classmen" in the
local High School, Many people will
'pooh-pooh" this kind of action
On the part of our older boys, but
can see no value in letting teen
ayers get the idea that such is the
American way. It's true that we do
nave gangsters, mob rule, and vio-
.ence in many places in America,
out 1 fail to see anything brave or,
daring about group of is to II
year-olds cornering some IL or Is
year-old boy and mistreating him,
whether it's spelling his personal
appearance temporarily, or stealing
from him, or forcing him to do
something against his will or against
he standards of his family. Equally
Unfortunate is the mob psychology
which dictates that a boy is a sissy
Or a poor sport if he objects to such
treatment.
hope that the parents OF Juneau
boys will give Chief Hulk backing in
his matter, since the police force
inadequate to cope with it, as may
be the schools. If it's an old Juneau
tradition, maybe it's one of those
things better discarded in favor OF
the democratic principle of the big
protecting the small, instead OF pick
ing on them. 1850 would be good
year to toss it on the scrap heap,
perhaps in honor of the 100000 or
30 American big brothers who are
sweating it out in Korea. trying
TO prove that nations can't bully
one another either in a free world
I recommend the Police Chiefs
point of view to all young men who
have regard for the principles of
democracy and fair play.
Sincerely,
Maurice F. Powers,
Scout Executive
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-08-26
SCOTTISH RITE DEGREE 4
q TEAM RETURNS AFTER
INITIATING Z CLASSES

A degree team of local Scottish
Rite bodies returned yesterday by
Pacific Northern Airlines after max
ing two official visits.
The group, which numbered K. G..
Merritt, j. j. Fargher, Howard D.
Stabler and Walter B. Heisel, went
to Fairbanks last Saturday by Pan
American. There. they conferred de-
grees from 18th to 32nd, inclusive, on
class of 81 candidates.
Tuesday, they flew to Anchorage
to initiate class of 10 Masons.
All returned yesterday except
Stabler, who stayed in Anchorage
to attend the Conference of Alaska
Mayors which opens Monday.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-08-26
Daily Lessons in English y y. /. GORDON

WORDS OFTEN MISUSED: say difference in
home BETWEEN home and
OFTEN bus kad,
second in AID accent
syllable.
q OFTEN MISSPEIIED: Peremptory PER PRE-.
debase, degrade disgrace, dishonor
word three times and is yours Let us
word each day. Todays word
OFFICIOUs: ntermeddng ones THE
O the officous in his attitude
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-08-26
Legless Veterans

Several years back Congress APP
propriated funds to purchase auto
mobiles for legless veterans, who
find public transportation extremely
difficult. Recently, however, tine
money ran out, and no provision
has been made to buy automobiles
for $50 remaining applicants APP
proved by the Veterans Admins
tration.
To make matters worse, no new
bill has been passed by either the
House or Senate to provide for an
anticipated 500 service men and
women who will be eligible for
this assistance in the coming year.
Ironically, these are the most SER
iously wounded cases, some Of
whom have spent six or seven years
in veterans hospitals.
Kindly Congresswoman Edith
Nourse Rogers of Massachusetts,
has been demanding action in the
House; so has Florida's Sen. Claude
Pepper in the Senate. But con-
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-08-26

in true repororal style. She recites her troubles not
to stir sympathy but to be of guidance and assist
ance to others in similar plghts In doing this she
had told moving story.
One can hope that the book will have broad
and beneficial effect, only families of children
who never grow up but civilized humanity as well.
The fear which stirs these stricken parents mostly
comes from the knowledge that people generally
neither understand nor to understand retarded
children If the world could attain a sympathy for
them then the road of both children and parents
would be inestimably smoother.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-08-26
Washington Pipeline

President Truman will soon put
all Pacific Coast ports under war
time security. His authority is
contained in the new law pushed
through Congress by Senator Mag
nuson of Washington The Sen
ate agriculture committee is invest
igating a sub rosa oil deal, lnvolV-
ing employees of the government
owned Farm Mortgage Corporation.
A group of employees heard about
oil on Federal land, and quietly
bought UP the mineral rights from
their own agency E. In spite OF
the lessons of the Berlin airllft,
the Air Force was caught short of
transport planes at the Korean
outbreak. One reason was the OPP
position of the big airlines and the
Civil Aeronautics Board. Exactly
one month before the Korean in
vasion, the CAB told Congress that
"the board believes the (bilD re-
ldUllS W eilC CSloDiA9iiAiSAiH VI @
government pool of cargo aircraft
is unnecessary and undesirable at
the present time" The FBI
has been tipped off that meeting
of mob leaders is scheduled in
Cleveland next week The price
of crude rubber has jumped 300
per cent since the Korean war
D. Worth Clark, nosed out Sen
ator Glen Taylor for the Demo-
cratic senatorial nomination in Ida
no, is almost sure to be knocked
off by the Republicans. They have
Il recording of his last radio speech
before the primary. He was sup
posed to speak IS minutes, but
lasted only four. The remaining
time had to be filled in with music
Prompt action by the Philip
pine government in sending troops
into Korea has made a big hit
with key washington officials.
Best u, S. investment in the Far
East today would be broad-gauged
economic aid to the Philippine
people,
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-08-26
MODERN ETIQUETTE ROBERTA x LEE

No woman, travelling alone, has been unable to
offers to exchange with
her, would be proper for her to accept?
A. Yes; courtesy appreciation
first when husband and wife are
having printed greeting cards of kind?
Smith, unless of course
the name S to Robert Smith"
O. eat the garnish that
meat dish?
A. Yes, i it.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-08-26

gressional leaders are too busy with
other things to rectify the tragic
.nVersight.sgs s'sfHs .ts8ssSiss1s
This is one of the things that
must be passed before any con-
gressional recess" Mrs. Rogers in
sists. tits a debt that the United
States Government owes the boys
1t will be rank injustice if action
is not taken"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-08-26
20 YEARS AGO fHr EMPIRE
AUGUST 26, 1880

AUGUST 6, 1880
wife and three children was
aboard were
Mrs Dallas Weyand
Martin left for Seattle
In resume her studies at t. School.
Macdonald daughter of Donald Macdonald OF the
Alaska Road the Aeuan to JOIN
the Misses
Grace from vacation in the Interior
Mrs Charles Naghel
left for Seattle returning teaching
sit with parents.
Art Miller Dorothy Alexander took over
the work Juneau Cold Storage Company
Mrs join him here month later
spoiled the fun for group OF Douglas girls camping
out at the fishing Eie Feek
Isabelle Cahen Sey, Ach and Bernce
Phyllis Edwards.
Leroy Sullivan office of the Territorial
Attorney Division He to make Codova his mead
quarters
Mr. William Verna Gunyah OF Klawock
Native Presbyterian Church the Rev
wedding for relatives and 1rlends
Alaska Native Brotherhood Hall
after dancing .ts..t
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-08-26
NEW BLM CRAFTSMAN

w. c. Parker, new craftsman for
the Bureau of Land Management
here, was joined by his wife this
week. He came from Billings, Mon
tana where he worked on the Mis-
souri, Basin Investigations for the
Bureau of Reclamation.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-08-26
A MATTER OF INTERPRETATION

To those who question Marcus Jensen's interpre-
tation of the Palmer Airport transaction who might
think his Interpretation is based upon political
expediency we recommend the reading of Fulton
Ourslers Twilight of Honor in June Readers Digest
1t is just thought, but Mr.. Ourslers sermon
against the present tendency to condone breaches of
public trust seem to to be pertinent.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-08-26
COMMUNITY events

f' August 20
At noon-Juneau Business and Pro-
fessional Women'sA Club, Baranof
Hotel.
At noon-Juneau Lions Club, Bar
anof Hotel.
At s p.m.,-Juneau Post No. 4, The
American Legion, Legion Dugout.
August 20
At noon-Juneau Rotary Club, Bar
anof Hotel.
SCHWINN BIKES AT MADSEN'S
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-08-26

MOUNT JUNEAU LODGE NO. l47
SECOND and FOURTH
9: =: !: !: !: =: ::
Worshipful Master;
JAMES w. LEVERS, Secretary.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-08-26
LOOK and LEARN zsyy G. GORDON

is port of Canada?
2. Which planet nearest the sun?
foreign nation snglehnded before
plying for States?
connects the with the
a1A
S. What comtrys queen
1885? .' = tfss7na+
ANSWERS: .'~'.s
]. Vancouvtr, B. c. -
O. Mercury. a-e ,szta.. ss -
g. Texas
A. The Eustachian tube.
Belgium .4isa s'5@nasaa
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-08-26
ATTENTION MASONS

Stated Communication of Mt. Ju-
neau Lodge No. lat, Monday evening
at 7:3O. Labor in E. A. Degree.
j. w. LEVERS
Secretary
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-08-26

Sewing machines rOr rent at the
White Sewing Machine Center
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-08-26

daughter of Mr. and Mrs Martin left Tor Seattle
1er studies at the T. T. Minor School,
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-08-26
Weather al
Alaska Points

Weather conditions and temper
atlfres at various Alaska points
also on the, Pacific Coast, at 4:30
ans 10th Meridian Time. and
released by the Weather Bureau
aresas follows: ft ~ asr
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-08-26

accompanied by his wife and three children was
aboard other Juneau-bound passengers were
Mrs Weyand and
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1950-08-26

weather: High, IS; low, 40; mist.
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Macdonald, daughter of Donald Macdonald OF TIT
Fairbanks arrived on the Aleutian to Joir
IF at Douglas Also aboard that ship were the Misses
nv Megeitt returning vacation in the Interior
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-20
VOLUNTEER NURSERY GROUP MEETS THIS
 EVE. AT RED CROSS

The volunteer nursery group to care for children of mothers enroll ed in emergency canteen and nurs- ing services meet tonight at in the Red Cross office, Mrs. Kenneth s. Clem, local Red Cross Chapter director announces.
 The canteen and nursing services groups are sponsored by the Red Cross in conjunction with the local civil defense organization. Mrs George Rogers, chairman of the nursery group sponsored by the American Women's Volunteer Ser vices at the Governors House, is a recent volunteer for the nursery group.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-20
FIRE BOYS
 RECEPTION
 CHRISTMAS

Perhaps the larysst attended event on Christmas Day, December 25, will be the annual Christmas reception given by the members of the Juneau Volunteer Fire De- partment.
 As in past years, no special in- vitations have been issued but the friends of the fire boys are cord ially invited to this big event any, time between and 5 o'clock next Monday afternoon given in the De- partment's headquarters on tke se- cond floor of the city hall.
 Every fireman of the Depart ment will be on hand to give well come to guests and assist all to the refreshments which have become famous in reception circles.
 The hours are 3 to 5, Christmas Day, Monday, December 25.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-20

CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE
 At Sears Roenuck, Dec. g, II am. B.P.W. 688-4t
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-20
30 PASSENGERS
 SOUTH VIA pAA

Thirty passengers departed from Juneau on Pan American World Airways yesterday Twenty-six went to Seattle. They were:
 Don Hudson, Jack and Virginia Gibson, D. D. and Ellen Marquardt MT. and Mrs. Petrie Luther, Dr. E.. Flemming, A J. Morrison, c. G.. Calvin, Sam Armenia, Jon Dap clio, J. Tweeden, Ed Engeborg, P. s. Taras, c. M Bullard, Doreis Hargraves, Gus Swanson. William Urquart,> Ruth Rudolph, w. Cox, D. Pollack, N. Tuomala, J. Weir, V. Harris, Ruth Bader.
 F. N. Baxter went to Fairbanks.
 Gerald A. Goebel arrived from Annette.
 Stanley Moy went to Annette and Ira Kershner went to Ketchikan.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-20

San Jose, California for Christmas. Mrs. Hayden is the former Helen Ritter of Juneau.
 Hayden, also formerly of Juneau, arrived here last week from Point Barrow where he has been an el- eetrician on a government project the past year.
 After a visit in San Jose, Mrs. Ritter will go to San Francisco to visit with her son-in-law and daughter, MT. and Mrs. Stanley Rekosh and their two daughters. Mrs. Rekosh is the former Mable Ritter and she and her husband lived in Juneau several years before they moved to California.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-20
TO MONTANA

MT. and Mrs. Ken Eskestrand are planning to leave soon for a weeks visit with his relatives in Montana. This will also be honey moon trip for the pair who were married here last month. Eskestrand is building superintendent for the Anderson Construction Co. here.