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Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-08-23

Lawrence Anderson, 26, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Anderson,
212O North 44th ST., Seattle, left
New York August 16 by plane for
Sweden, where he will make
six-week study tour. He was in
vited to make the trip by the
Swedish Publishers Association
and the Swedish Journalist Fed
Grafton, who are footing the bill.
He is one of the first Ameri-
can journalists of Swedish descent
in the Northwest to receive that
honor.
His parents were both born in
Dalarna, Sweden.
Anderson, now administrative
assistant in the public relations
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-08-23
Introducing Scandinavia
Norway
Who's Who In Norway

HalvOrsen, JOhan, b. 1864, d.
1885, musician and composer.
Started his career as a concerto
musician, and was for some time
conductor in Stockholm, teacher
and soloviolinist with the Philhar-
monte Society in Aberdeen and
Helsinki. AS conductor of the or
chestra of the National Theatre in
Oslo (1S99-29) he conducted more
than 100 symphonies. His compo-
sitions are, besides theatrical mu-
sic, (Vasantasena, Jan Herwitz
and Gurre), 3 symphonies, 2 Nor
wegian rhapsodies, passacaglia for
violin and viola and the world
famous "Bojarernes Inntogs-
march, furthermore an excellent
collection of folk music (slatters) +,
songs etc.
Hamsun, knut, b As 1859, auth
or. In his youth led the restless
life of a vagabond alternately in
Norway and America until in 1888
he returned to Norway. Two years
later Suit" was published, nov
ell which introduced an entirely
new note in Norwegian literature.
The lyric prose poem Pan" was
written during a stay in Paris in
| 1894. For Markers Grodes"
(191O, an epic of settlers life,
he was awarded the Nobel Prize
in 1920.
Hamsun maintains that the task
of literature is to interpret the
values of mankind's intimate con-
tact with the original and uncom-
plicated things in life nature
and earth. The new and outstand-
ing features of his poetry are the
language and the composition
Hamsun's books are translated in
to most languages.
During the End World War he
frankly showed his sympathy TO,
the Germans and Quislings, and
was accordingly after the war pro-
secuted as a traitor.
Hansen, Gerhard Henrik Arm
auer, b 1S41, d. 1912, is world-fa-
nous for his discovery of the lep-
rosy bacillus, some times named
Hansen's bacillus. He was ap-
pointed doctor in charge of the
leprous hospital in Bergen in 1868
and from then on dedicated his
life and work to the study and
combat of this horrible disease. He
discovered its bacillus in 1873, and
this bacillus is now believed to be
the source of leprosy, whereas pre-
vious theories placed the illness
among hereditary diseases.
His fundamental work has
formed a basis for most countries
wishing to introduce efficien,
measures in the combat of lep-
rosy.
Haug, Thorieif, b. 1894, d. 1884
the outstanding figure in interna'
tional skiing 1924, Norwegian
ski King" His most famous
achievement is his triple victories
plus a bronze medal in the 1924
Chamonix olympic skiing. This ex'
ceptional feat of all round skiing
ability has never been equalled
Haug was best known as a cross
country skier. with IL victories II
the famous Holmenkollen meets
but his top position as "combin'
ed skier as well was undisputeo
and amply proved by 10 King
Cups" in that event. Among his
many trophies is the Hollmenkol
medal for exceptional skiing abil'
ity. After his death his prize col
lection has been displayed in the
city museum of his home town
Drammen, and statue, first mon
ument of that kind in Norway
WAS erected in that civ in 1941
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-08-23
Wages Of Swedish
" omen Doubled

Industrial female wages in Swe-
den have more than doubled since
1899. according to recent official
figures. while the cost of living
has not risen as high. resulting in
higher real wages. The hourly
wage index with 1899 equalling 100
rose to 1876 for men and 221 for
women. the cost of living to 1855.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-08-23
Sweden
Personalities of the Past

History of Sweden is the history
of her kings, the saying goes. But
great personages of culture and
science have also been catapulted
into wide fame. A few have re-
ceived Nobel prizes, but many liv-
ed long before their compatriot
founded his awards.
Alfred Nobel came from a fam
lily of inventors and engineers.
Born in Stockholm, 1888, he was
educated in Russia. During the
1S50'S he was trained for some
years in the U. s., spending some
time in New York under John Err
lesson. He died in 1896.
Nobel made a fortune from his
inventions of dynamite and smoke
less gunpowder. First commercial
success of dynamite came in blast
ing a tunnel through the Rocky
Mountains for the first Pacific
railroad.
Altogether Nobel had patents
for IS inventions; he established
factories in most European coun-
tries and North America.
Concerned over the consequences
of his invention of dynamite he be-
queathed his entire fortune of 81
million crowns (SS.6 mill.) for es-
tablishment of five annual prizes
to those who serve humanity best.
The career of John Ericsson
reached from the Swedish town of
Filipstad, where he was born in
1903, to the American Civil War.
Going to England as a youth,
he adapted his invention of tube
steam boiler to a locomotive. In
race on a railroad between Liv-
erpool and Manchester, he was
kept from victory by engine
trouble.
When the British Admiralty re-
jected his new-type screw propel-
Ter, he went to America and show
ed his steam-frigate princeton
to be faster than side-wheelers.
His outstanding work was the
iron-clad battleship Monit r"
which fought it's famous sea-bat-
tie with the 'Merrimac" in the
American civil war. This sturdy
son of Sweden died in 1899.
Jenny Lind, the Swedish Night
/ ingale," became a renowned sing
er and was appointed court singer
at the age of 20. On continental
tours she made friends with Men,
delsohn, Spohr, and other compos-
ers.
In 1s50-1s52, the great show
man Barnum took her on U. S.
tour with tremendous success. In
1856 she settled down permanent
" in Britain but her stage appear
ances became less and less fire.
ouent.
After her death in 1887 a me-
mortal tablet was hung in West
minister Abbey in her honor.
Another famous Swedish wom-
an and contemporary of Jenny
Lind also visited the L. S. She
was writer Fredrika Bremen. 1901
1855, pioneer OF the women's
movement in Sweden. In her books
social reform, especially regarding
women's rights. plays large part.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-08-23

department of Washington State
College, graduated from the Uni
versity of Washington in 1947.
He edited the University Daily in
his senior year. He has worked
for the Seattle Star. P. 1. and was
radio editor, police reporter and
night manager for United Press in
Seattle for one year. He also was
bureau manager for U. P. in Spo-
kane for 20 months.
Anderson talks and reads Swed-
ish and has always wished to
make the trip which was partly
arranged by Swedish Consul Ivan
Lundequist of Seattle.
Mrs. Anderson is former pres
ident of the Women's Auxiliary of
the Swedish Club in Seattle.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-08-23
Norwsy's Top Poet
Will Visit America

Herman Wildenvey. Norway's
leading living poet, is planning
recital tour in the United States
in the fall. leaving Norway in Sep
TENDER. His wife. authorizes Gisken
Wildenvey. will accompany him.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-08-23
THE TIME
OF OUR LIVES


government paid for it. And this
happens at a time when most peo-
pie in America have to pinch PEN
MES with no one checking infla-
ton at home!
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-08-23

Freuchen. Marcus Lauesen. Jor-
gen-Frants Jacobsen. and many of
the younger generation.
Evening star., 1950-07-30
Scare Buying Has Subsided
Grocery Spokesman Says

NEW YORK, July 20 (P).-Paul
S. Willis. president of Grocery
Manufacturers of America, said
today ut is very gratifying to re-
port that the scare buying of
some food and grocery products
which was prevalent during recent
weeks has almost completely sub
sided" in most areas.
The GINA says it represents
more than 300 leading food and
grocery manufacturers, with an
nual sales in the neighborhood of
SIS billion.
Some consumers still seem con-
cerned about sugar, Mr.. Willis
added in a statement-probably
because some grocery stores are
temporarily out of stock because
of heavy buying.
He noted that the Government
this week acquired Cuba's entire
reserve stock of raw sugar.
This, added to existing sup
plies and the new crop of beet
sugar which will begin coming
to market next week, indicates a
plentiful supply for every one, +"
he said.
Evening star., 1950-07-30
Drowning
Continued From First Page. }

shout-the tide was unusually
high and a strong current wa.
sweeping them into deep water.
Mrs. Nash swan to help the
f1oundering youngsters. Two row.
boats started out from shore.
Mrs. Nash managed to grab
Joanne by the hair, her husband
said, and tried to pull her to shall
low water. The struggling girl
pulled Mrs. Nash under water, and
she lost hold of jeanne.
William Sisk, of 1925 North
Eighteenth road, Arlington, who
was in one of the rowboats, pulled
Mrs. Nash from the water. His
boat and the other boat rescued
the four youngsters.
Mr.. Nash and the Rev. Harry
Craver. pastor of the church, ar
rived at the bathing beach just
as the survivors were being
brought to shore.
1helr picnic lunches untouched,
the young people and Mr.. Craver
drove to- Arlington to tell Mr.. and
Mrs. Estes what had happened.
Neighbors mingled with Joanne's
friends outside the Estes home
as the family prepared to 60 to
the Hall Funeral Home at Occo-
guam where the young girls body
had been taken.
Her friends recalled how hap
PLY the day had started. They
had been invited to the Nash cot
tage for a day of picnicking and
swimming. Joanne bought a new
black bathing suit for the occa-
sion. Mr.. Craver thought it would
Evening star., 1950-07-30
MeIvern Ice Cream Price
Raised Il Cents a Gallon

The price of ice cream in the
Washington area has been boost
ed by one manufacturer and will
be raised by another tomorrow.
Melvern Diaries, Inc, disclosed
yesterday that, effective last mid
night. its wholesale prices would
advance II cents per gallon in
the pint and half pint brick cata-
gorles. A cent-cent per gallon
increase will apply to bulk ice
cream, quart bricks and so-called
"pre-packed" pintS.
A two-and-one-half gallon car
ton of bulk ice cream which
formerly cost the retailer $3.50.
will cost $3.75 under the increase.
A Melvern spokesman attribut-
ed the boost to higher production
costs "in general"
Highs Dairy Products Co. will
raise its retail ice cream prices
tomorrow, according to an Of
f1cial. This spokesman refused
to say by how much, however.
Evening star., 1950-07-30
Many Begin 10 Leave
Town in California
As Quakes Continue
BY the Associated Press

CALIPATRIA, Calf, July 90
The 10th severe earth shock in
the past 70 hours, convinced many
residents today-they started leav-
ing this quake damaged city.
Before the day was over, the
11th shock had ratified loose plas-
ter and shaken few more bricks
out Of buildings.
In between the II sharp jolts,
there have been dozens Of slighter
Irumblings throughout the Imper-
ial Valley floor.
Chief of Police Bob Merrill said
there was no panic, but many
husbands have moved their wives
and children to the homes Of
relatives elsewhere in the State.
They fear worse quakes are COM
ing.
Quakes Felt 100 Miles Away.
The quakes were felt sharply
more than 100 miles to the south
and west in San Diego. The 10th
and strongest came at 1898 am.
Calipatria, some "a miles north
OF the Mexican border, apparently
was on or near the epicenter.
Much of the business district Of
this town of 1000 was damaged in
the sharpest jolt. 1t cracked all
OF the is business buildings on
Main street, but there were no
injuries.
Plate glass fronts of store build
lngs were smashed. Bottled goods
were broken and plaster fell. The
hotel Bel del Lingo evacuated all
OF its guests-many in night
clothes-after a 25-foot long crack
appeared in the lobby.
In this desert land of lis de-
gree temperatures, many of the
store buildings have stucco can
opieS over the sidewalks. The jolts
toppled several of these onto the
street.
Business District Closed.
Chief Merrill closed and roped
off the towns business district.
He said only the service stations
and one tavern were allowed open.
The towns residential area was
not as hard hit. There some
broken windows and plenty Of
broken chinaware seemed to be-
the only damage.
The jolts caused mudpots and
steam geysers to squirt out of the
ground in a number of farm pas
lures. Irrigation men believed
this was caused by the earth
cracks tapping irrigation water
under pressure.
The Alamo River also bubbled
in spots where the quakes had
split the river bed.
Ell Centro and Brawley, largest
cities in the area, also were jolted
by the shocks but damage there
was slight. The shocks were felt
as far to the east as Yuma on
the Arizona border.
Evening star., 1950-07-30
Gillette BIames Rise
In Food Cost on Some
Business Elements
BY the Assoeioted Press

CHICAGO, July 29.-The chair
man Of a Senate investigating
subcommittee said tonight that
some business elements" have
caused the recent sharp jump in
some food prices.
I'VE do not intend to permit
these prices to go unchallenged," +"
said Senator Gillette, Democrat,
of Idaho, chairman Of the Senate
Agriculture subcommittee on utili-
zation of farm crops.
Senator Gillette said this group
is becoming the chief congress
sional instrument for protecting
the people against unfair and un-
reasonable food prices" He called
on the public to report to his
group ANY particularly fragrant"
examples of food price rises in
their communities.
In talk prepared for radio
delivery over Station WGN, he
said:
These abrupt price rises, COM
ing with the outbreak of fighting
in Korea. are in most cases vi
cious, unjustif1able and unpatri-
otic.
1T (the rise) shows beyond
peradventure of a doubt that
there are business elements con-
trolling the price of food which
are in a position to exact unrea-
sonable profits in this situation
and are doing so.
This is the time for a maxi
mum of self elf-discipline by all our
people, and especially by those
in business. American business
men must prevent scare buying
and refrain from speculation or
unWarranted profit taking.
American consumers with the
ability to buy more than they need
must refrain from boarding.
American businessmen now
have the opportunity to prove that
voluntary controls can hold the
line. If they can't, it is certain
that Government controls on
prices and rationing will be i'm
posed"
The price rises, he said, have
not brought any greater revenue
| TO farmers.
Evening star., 1950-07-30

Thomas Walters, the council
operations director and was ad-
dressed to Chairman Harry Nit
chell of the Civil Service Com
mission. A similar petition was
made by the American Federation
of Government Employees, a men,
ber group of the Council.
The letter read in part: 1--WE, OF
the Government Employees Coun-
Gil, AFL, are most anxious to CO.
operate fully in any way that we
can to assist and promote the per-
sonnel expansion program during
this emergency.
1--WE respectfully suggest that
a committee from the Gee meet
with a committee from the Civil
Service Commission to discuss
ways and means of expanding the
personnel program to obtain the
greatest benefit for all Of our
people; and at the same time
hasten the day when Peace will
rule supreme throughout the land
1--WE offer these suggestions in
most cooperative manner and
we are seeking only to be of serv-
ice to our country"
MANY PROBLEMS-The councils
action was prompted by the null
titude Of problems facing both
Federal agencies and employees
in the preparedness program.
Employe leaders feel that they
can aid management in recruit
ing personnel in the defense and
other essential agencies.
They also feel that they can
aid in employe morale problems
as well as in improving the out
put Of work in vitality important
jobs.
At the same time, the union
leaders want a voice in deter
mining policy on possible cur
tailment of vacations during the
emergency period and the ques-
Evening star., 1950-07-30

be an ideal spot for the young
sters-he had been swimming
there July 4.
Joanne attended Washington
Lee High School in Arlington.
Besides her parents, she is sur
vived by a sister. Rachael, 8, and
a brother, Neal, S. The Estes
have lived in Arlington for about
four year. They moved to the
Washington area aobut eight years
ago from Massachusetts. Mr..
Estes is an engineer for the Civil
Aeronautics Authority.
Funeral services will be held
at II am. tomorrow at the
Cherrydale Methodist Church.
Burial will be in Hanson, Mass.
Evening star., 1950-07-30

ton of overtime and how much
pay should be received for extra
work.
The employe leaders declare
that "close teamwork between
management and labor during
this emergency period will bene-
fit the Government and the
American people, and at the same
time protect the interests of Fed
eral employees"
INTERESTED = Civil Service
Commission officials have not yet
made an official reply to the
Councils proposal, but some civil
service officials term it a Every
interesting suggestion.
It's indicated that some formula
will be worked out whereby the
various Federal employ groups
and the Governments personnel
officials will work together in
solving the emergency personnel
problems.
JOBS-The Census Bureau has
job openings for tabulating ma
chine operators, card punch su-
pervisors and tabulating machine
supervisors. The salaries range
from $2.875 to $4,000 a year.
Applicants for these temporary
jobs do not need civil service
status, but they must have the
necessary experience that regu.
lar civil service rules require fol
these jobs. Apply at Room 1119
Building 3. Suitland. Md.
X X X
RETIREMENT-Miss France:
E. Salisbury, manager of tht
Navy Bureau of Yards and Docks
administrative services branch
retires tomorrow after 33 years
of service.
One of Navy's most popula:
civilian employees, Miss Salisbur =
will be honored tomorrow when
more than 500 officers and fellow
civilian employees will present hel
a hand-lettered testimonial scroll
and a television set. Miss Sails
bury was the guest at a dinner
last Friday at the Naval Gun Fac
tory given by close associates and
officers OF the Civil Enginee;
Corps.
BE sure to listen at 6:45
pm. eDery saturday oUer
WMAL, The Star station, to
Joseph Young's Federal Spot
light radio broadcast teatur-
ing additional news and Diews
| OF the Government scene.)
Evening star., 1950-07-30
Blaze in Diesel Engine
Delays Pennsy Express
BY the Associated Press

bY me NsSocIofed PTesS
LONDON, Ohio, July 29.-An
overheated motor started a fire
IN the Diesel engine of the Penn
sylVania Railroads Spirit of St.
Louis" passenger train today and
delayed it nearly three hours.
Conductor James Pleasant of
Columbus said the fire broke out
seven miles east of London
The crippled Diesel was replaced
by two steam engines at London
Evening star., 1950-07-30
Virqinions Vote Tuesday

A double congressional primary
to choose Democratic and Repub-
lican nominees to the House seat
now held by Howard w. Smith
will be held Tuesday in Virginia s
9th District.
In Arlington there will be new
voting machines and a swimming
pool bond issue referendum to
brighten an otherwise dull cam
paign.
Evening star., 1950-07-30
Prospect of Federal Aid
PIeoses School OfficioIsf

Pending legislation appropriat-
ing Federal funds for school con-
struction in areas crowded with
Government workers is good
news" to school superintendents
in nearby Maryland and Virginia
While they have not had an
opportunity to calculate how much
money would be forth coming,
the superintendents are enthusi-
aStic about the prospect of some
Federal help. School populations
in areas around Washington have
multiplied in recent years.
Evening star., 1950-07-30

rebuild their lines. The street
then will be graded, and after the
utilities have replaced their lines
at the proper grade, the con-
tractor will lay an 8-inch rein
forced concrete roadway.
The contractor is Curtin &
johnson. Cost of the work will
be $98, 1922.
The electrical department has
approved a new lighting arrange
ment at Reservoir and Foxhall
roads.
Evening star., 1950-07-30

continued warm with widely scat
tered afternoon thundershowers.
Virginia-Mostly sunny today
and continued quite warm with
highest IS to 80. Widely scattered
afternoon ,thunderShoWerS,
Evening star., 1950-07-30

Foxhall road between Reservoir
road and Whitehaven parkway
NV. will be closed to traffic at
1880 am. tomorrow for widening,
grading and repaving.
Highway Director j. N. Robert
son said the work would take
about 100 calendar days. The
road will be widened from % to
A feet, Strengthened out and made
less steep.
After the old roadway is stripped
off, the utility companies must
Evening star., 1950-07-30
The Weather Here and Over the Nation

District of Columbia-Mostly
fair and continued warm today
with chance of scattered after
noon thundershowers. Highest
about 80. Cooler tomorrow with
showers likely.
Maryland-Mostly sunny and
Evening star., 1950-07-30

= IN SoAA4SA- Il
more than 500,-
900 Gov n
m e n t worker
members. has
written to the
Civ il Service
C m m ! S S | on
suggesting that
a management
labor committee
be set up to
handle the va
rious Govern
ment personnel
Y,rnh1onoc
T h e ] e t t e r
was signed by
Evening star., 1950-07-30
Bus Drivers Get Paid

All employees of the Washington,
Virginia 81 Maryland Coach Co.
(Aronld Lines will receive a $50
lump payment by Saturday as part
Of retroactive pay raises granted
in settlement of a contract dis
pute.
Evening star., 1950-07-30
Maryland and Virginia
News in Brief

said he will be succeeded by At
torney Robert w. Mccullough
Trial magistrates are appointed
by the Governor.
Evening star., 1950-07-30
Peters Quits University

CHARLOTTESVILLE. Va, July
20 R.-John S. Peters, manager
of the University of Virginia Press
since 1886, has resigned to join the
faculty of the University Of
Georgia.
Evening star., 1950-07-30
County Board to Confer

The Arlington County Board
will confer on the county's street
resurfacing program-temporarily
held up by high prices-at a spe-
cial meeting at 8 pm. Thursday.
Evening star., 1950-07-30
The Federal Spotlight
The Federal Spotlight
'AFL Union Urges Committee
|On Federal Workers Problems
By Joseph YOUNG

Close empoye management cooperation in dealing with the
personnel problems in Government arising the
onal has been the A Government
ployes Council.
council represents % Federal empoye unions with
Evening star., 1950-07-30
METROPOLITAN Areas Listed

Here the IL major metropolitan
order of The rankings of the cities
The 1910 figures have been adjusted follow
metropolitan
Evening star., 1950-07-30

Soviet Russia is now engaged in
a program designed to increase its
deliveries of goods to Poland by SO
per cent.
Evening star., 1950-07-30
Judge Owens to Quit

Prince Georges County Trial
Magistrate Arthur P. Owens, 70,
yesterday confirmed reports he
will resign soon so as to have time
to "go fishing" Informed sources
Evening star., 1950-07-30

High and Low Of Last "A Hours.
High, 80, at $50 pm.
Low, 81, at $50 am
Record Temperatures This Year.
Highest. 96, on June "a.
Lowest, Is, on March 3.
Evening star., 1950-07-30

Scattered thundeshowers indicated for
from the Atlantic westward to the western slopes
West the weather will mostly continue
half country cooler
weather extreme Northern Maine indicated
for the Northern Plains and the Northern Rockies
will the Pacific States-AP Wirephoto Man
Evening star., 1950-07-30
Credit Manager Wanted

Mon or womon with successful record
OF retail, Department or Choin Store
experience; administrative q obilitx
onolytieoI mind, aggressive promoter
but with boIoneed credit judgment.
Excellent opportunity with q long
established company for a top person
or qualified ossistont desiring to i'm
prove position.
Write ond give full detoiIs including
solory expectation. Replies will be
held in strietest confidence.
Box 366-S, Star.