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The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-24
BIG BRONZE WHALING GUN IN ART SKINNER'S
 SHOP FOR OVERHAUL

A bronze whaling shoulder gun so big that the next size bigger would necessarily come on wheels is now at Arthur Skinners gun shop in the Quilico Sports Center.
 It's a solid bronze piece, .890 of an inch in bore and tipping the scales at B pounds. Owned by John Osborne of the Alaska Native Serv- ice, it was made to shoot and kill the largest animals on the face oi the earth-whales.
 Osborne bought the gun at Point Lay near Wainwright, where such guns are still used by white and na- tive hunters.
 Tt has a broken firing pin right now" Skinner said today. But I'm going tc fix it up. Then I'm going to load some shells for it and well try it out"
 In action against whales the gur shoots an explosive charge which penetrates the whales hide anC explodes in it's interior to kill it But Skinner says he won't load ex- plosive charges.
 well just shoot lead" he said Were not going after whales"
 The gun was manufactured by s Eggers of New Bedford, Mass, under an 1878 patent. Osborne has no ides how old it is. But it is polished anc scratched through years of use. The gun does not have the con- ventional wooden stock; it's solil ] bronze against the shooter shoulder.
 Will it kick?
 Tt shouldn't kick the guy wht shoots it too hard" Skinner said It'll use up all it's kick moving it. ] self"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-24
RAIL STRIKE LOOMS AGAIN

CHICAGO, March "A - lR - A threat of a nationwide strike by 8O,O00 railroad firemen and engine men loomed up again today, But a union leader said he expects re- sumption of talks that might head it off.
 The dispute involves a tmion de~ mand for third crew member en multiple unit diesel locomotives, The union has just voted heavily ta favor of a strike against l6o US, railroads, but no date has been set.
 David B. Robertson. President of the Brotherhood of Bremen and Engiremen. told reporter today that he is notifying the carriers of the strike vote result, and asking them whether they want to nego- tiate again.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-24
HE LOVES FINER
 THINGS" OF LIFE,
 SO ON TRIAL AGAIN

NEW YORK, March 24-iH- John Donald Walker went on trial a second time yesterday, pictured by the government as lover ot money, horses, champagne and widows-in about that order.
 The 49-year-old Chicagoan was convicted on a federal fraud coun. in 1948 and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
 A federal appeals court upset the conviction because Mrs. Clara Duerr Walker of Fairbanks, Alaska, whom he married in 1945, testified against him at his trial.
 The government accuses Walker of bilking Mary Ashe, 55, a San Antonio, Tex, widow of s50,000. The specific charge is transporting across state lines money obtained by fraud.
 Walker is alleged to have gone through a marriage ceremony with Mary Ashe in 1947 while still mar ried to Mrs. Clara Walker.
 At the time of his indictment, a government attorney said. Walker made speciality of marrying women for their money.
 George L. Van Bergen. a New York City builder, said he met Mary Ashe and Walker at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in 1947. Walker boasted to him of his horse farm in Kentucky, he said, and braggei that he was planning to ente- a horse in the Kentucky Derby
 Later, Van Bergen said, Walke- picked up a check for more than $200 at the Copacabana Night Club after dinner.
 He was host at a Shoreham Hotel dinner in Washington, Mrs. Duffill said, and tipped the waiter $50.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-24
WILL INCREASE
 PACIFIC FLEET

WASHINGTON. March 24-tR- The Navy announced today it will add a small aircraft carrier and four destroyers to the Pacific fleet this summer.
 The carrier is the 1l.000-ton Ba- taan, now being readied for anti submarine duty at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
 The four destroyers. all now in the active Atlantic fleet, will be transferred to the Pacific in late June or early July. They are the G. K. Mackenzie, the E. G. Small, the Hanson, and the H. J. Thomas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-24
FORMER JUNEAUITE
 T0BE HONOR GUEST
 AT DINNER TONIGHT

> MT, and Mrs. Edwin Sutton will be hosts tonight at dinner for ten guests honoring O. s. Sullivan of Seattle who is visiting in Juneau a few days and is house guest of the Suttons
 Sullivan is a former Juneau and Alaska resident and is enroute to the Westward. Several other af- fairs have been planned for him by Juneau friends before he de- parts.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-24
MAN WHO DESIGNED CHANGES IN NORTH
 STAR HERE ON SHIP

Carl J. Nordstrom is the naval architect who designed and sup ervised the conversion of the North Star from a run-of the-yard knot type" freighter to a specialized ves- sel equipped to suit the needs of the Alaska Native Service.
 He arrived in Juneau yesterday when the North Star docked at the City Wharf upon completion of the second leg of her shake-down cruise. The ship was formerly the Coastal Rider.
 Nordstrom, who designed the North Sea and North Coast for the old Northland Transportation Com pany in 1885 and 1888, said the newly converted ship is acting beautifully"
 The North Star departed for Mt. Edgecumbe near Sitka at l pm. today with 50 employees of the ANS office here filling her passen- ger quarter to capacity and over flowing into the hospital space.
 The trip to Mt. Edgecumbe school and hospital, the largest ANS project in Alaska, is desired to acquaint the employees with the work resulting from the forms they fill and the letters they write, ANS spokesmen said today
 The North Star will cruise to Sit ka at II knots. It is 338 feet long and has 50 feet of beam. No chang es were made to the length and breadth of the ship when it was converted
 But apparent changes were made to it's surerstructure. Formerly a well deck extended aft from the forecastle to the bridge on the ships stern. Now that well deck has been shortened and passenger quarters surround number three hold which has been fitted out to include 10000 cubic feet of cold storage space.
 There is cabin space for 30 pas sengers, a dining saloon. a hospital with accommodations for l6 bed- patients, and a complete X-ray laboratory.
 Painted on the steel wall along the stairway to the dining saloon is a mural map of Alaska by an artistically inclined workman at Todds Shipyards in Seattle where the conversion work was carried out.
 Less noticeable changes include the installation of water tanks which increased the fresh water capacity of the ship from 5000 to 75,000 gallons-a necessary load for a ship with the passenger capacity of the North Star, according to Nordstrom-and a reinforced stem for travel through ice on far north journeys.
 This is the second trip for the North Star on ANS duty. The ship made a run to Point Barrow last summer with re-fitting half done. Purchased from the U. s. Maritime Commission after a special act of Congress, the vessel will proceed to Prince William Sound after re- turning from Sitka at 8 am Mon- day.
 While at Mt Edgecumbe ANS employees will inspect all the facil- ities-school, hospital and voca- tional training shops-under the leadership of Fred Geeslin, super visor.
 The trip has been termed ia unique method of improving the ef- ficiency of administrative proce- dure' by an ANS spokesman.
 Nordstrom is remaining in Ju- neau while the North Sea goes to Sitka. He will go aboard for the trip north.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-24
YUG05LAv PEOPLE WILL VOTE SUNDAY;
 SAME GAG, 1 SLATE
(By Assoc'nted Press)

The Yugoslav people will vote on
 Sunday, but, as in Russia, they will have but a single slate of candi- dates. Premier Marshal Tito and his government are stumping the country urging 100-percent sup port of their candidates. It will be the first national election since 1945. Since then Yugoslavia has split with Russia and her satellites.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-24
TONIGHTS THE NIGHT

Doors open at 7:30, music at 7:45. Mikes vs. Columbia Lumber at 8. Tragedy then begins with Rotar- ians vs. Lions. You cannot afford to miss this event of the year nt the Juneau High Gym.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-24

Average annual precipitation in Utah is only 13 inches, with some desert sections getting less than five and mountain ranges as much as 40 inches.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-24
STORY BOOK DOLLS

A new shipment of famous Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls has just ar- rived at "Alaska's Finest Hardware and Furniture Store. 60-tf.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-24
VIRGINIAN VISITS

Robert J. Ruschell of Alexandria, Va, is a guest at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-24
RENAL VISITOR

D. l.. Spencer of Kenai is re. gistered at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-24
BEN STONE IN

Ben Stone of Seattle is stopping at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-24
STORY BOOK DOLLS

A new shipment of famous Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls has just ar rived at "Alaska's Finest Hardware and Furniture Store. 60-tf.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-24
FROM PETERSBURG

Rosemary Trones of Petersburg is guest at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-24
LUTHERAN LADIES AID

1 Home made food sale Sat. Mar. 25 Il am, at Sears Office. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-03-24
FROM ANCHORAGE

William c. Salt of Anchorage Is staying at the Baranof Hotel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-20

In the District Court for the Terri
 tory of Alaska
 Division Number One, at Juneau LAUREL WILSON. Plaintiff, vs PACIFIC ALASKA AIR EXPRESS and ROBERT DIES MARAIS.
 Defendant SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO THE ABOVE NAMED DE- PENDANT ROBERT DIES MARAIS GREETING:
 You are hereby required to appear in the above entitled court within 30 days after the last publication of this summons, namely, within 30 days after the 27th day of December, 1850, in case this summons is pub lished, or within 40 days after the date of it's service on you, in case this summons is served upon you personally, and answer the com- plaint of the above named plaintiff on file in the said court in the above entitled action.
 The said plaintiff in said action demands the following relief: Pay ment by you of the S3,600 awarded plaintiff by the Alaska Industrial Board on September 19, 1949.
 And in the event you fail to so appear and answer, the plaintiff will take judgment against you for want thereof, and will apply to the court for the relief demanded in her com- plaint and as herein above stated. WITNESS the Honorable George w. Folta, Judge of the said court, and the seal thereof hereunto af- fixed on this Eth day of November, 1850.
 J. w. LEVERS, Clerk.
 By P. D. E. McIVER, OFFICIAL SEAL) Deputy Clerk Publish: Nov. 30; Dec 6, 13, 20. 27.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-20
GLENN l., BYlNGToN GETS HANDFUL OF
 CITATIONS, H0N0RS

When Capt. Glenn L. Byington, U. s. Marine Corps Reserve, re- ceived a large registered official Marine Corps envelope a few days ago he hesitated to open it. His first thought was a call to active duty.
 It was pleasant surprise when he discovered that it contained 15 permanent citations, 13 temporary citations, Distinguished Flying Cross with two Gold Stars and 12 Gold Stars for the Air Medal.
 The Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. c. B. Gates expressed his qualification upon the recogni- tion of Byington's heroism and extra ordinary and meritorious ach- ievement in aerial flights during operations against enemy Japanese forces in the Pacific War Area from 1942 through 1945.
 Be assured" Gates wrote, "of my deep appreciation of your de- votion to duty and gallant action which were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps"
 Byington was an aerial navigator and made 70 flights in combat areas in the Pacific.
 Following the war he returned to Juneau where he was on the Ju- neau Police Force and last fall he took the position of teacher at Tee Harbor.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-20

to the Town of Haines by deed dated ' November 1949 and recorded 2 December 1949 in Volume 2 of Deeds, pages 113-114. Records Haines Re- cording Precinct, Alaska
 Tract contains 0.82 of an acre, more or less.
 And having with said Petition filed a Declaration of Taking and deposited the sum of. SIX HUN DRIED SIXTY (S66OOO DOLLARS in the Registry of the above-en- titled Court as compensation for said land, to be paid to the per- sons entitled thereto,
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, lien or interest in the real estate de- scribed in this Notice by Publica- tion; that there has been deposited in the Registry of the Court the said sum of SIX HUNDRED SIXTY ($66O.OO) DOLLARS; that you or either of you may forthwith apply to said Court for said compensation or any part thereof; that you or either of you may object to the fixing of the compensation in the amount stated, for insufficiency or other reason; that you or either of you file in the above entitled cause your objections or protest, if any specifically stating the ground thereof so that further proceedings may be had thereon as provided by law; that you and each of you are required to appear in the Dis trict Court for the Territory ot Alaska, Division Number One at Juneau, within Thirty (30) days after the last publication of this Notice; namely, within Thirty (30) days after the 17th day of Janu- ary.. 1851, in case this Notice is published. or within Forty (40) days after the date of it's service upon you in case this Notice is served upon you personally and answer the Petition for Condemnation on file in the above Court and con- demnation proceeding; that in the event you fail to appear, answer object or protest, the plaintiff will take final judgment condemning said land and vesting title in plain tiff and adjudging those entitled to the award or compensation for said land and appurtenences.
 WITNESS, the Honorable George w. Folta, Judge of said Court anG the Seal of said Court hereuntc affixed on this 18th day of De- cember, 1850.
 J. w. LEVERS,
 Clerk of the District Court
 Territory of Alaska, Divi- sion Number One.
 First Publication: Dec. 20, 1950 Last Publication: Jan. IT, 1851.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-20

DEPARTMENT OF THE IN- TERROR, Bureau of Land Manage ment, Land Office, Anchorage, Alaska
 Notice is hereby given that LOW ELL M. PUCKETT, of ANCHOR AGE. LASKA. as Townsite Trustee, has filed in this office his application Anchorage 0l61So, under section II of the act of March 3, 1891 (26 Stat. 1895, 1899; 48 use. Sec. 355) to submit final proof for the several use and benefit of the occupants of Pelican Townsite, Alaska, said townsite embracing lands designated as U. s. Survey No. 2861 A and B, containing 49.o5
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-20
FOR SALE
PHONES 676 and .207

TWO BARS both good money mak- CTS one at Juneau, one at Pelican. Pelican includes building with two furnished apartments. Terms. LOTS-2 on Gold Belt with view. l south Franklin. RURAI-3.18 acres g nj. acres cleared, 24-ft well, bath, cleo tricity etc. 2 bedrooms, 2 lakes, garage, wood shed, log cabin. Pat ented.
 RURAL l acre pat. two houses 5 mi. immediate occupancy, terms, no down payment. 2 FURNISHED homes near North ern Commercial. Immediate occu- pancy.
 2 BEDROOM near school and Fed, bldg. furnished. l BEDROOM $2,65O furnished, im- mediate occupancy or will rent to reliable couple. BRICKTEX covered with lumber for partitions. new bath and plumbing fixtures and lumber for remodeling 36 by 25 on Gastineau BOATS-31F856 and 31D527 and 31A34 and several others.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-20

acres. Proof will be submitted by the Trustee before the US. Com missioner at Anchorage and by two of the following witnesses; G. L.. Edgecombe, E. Fremming, F. Wetche, John Enge, all of Pelican, Alaska, by the US. Postmaster at Pelican. If no protest is received during the period of publication or within thirty days thereafter, final proof will be accepted.
 CHESTER w. McNALLY,
 Acting Manager. First Publication: Nov 29. 1850. Last Publication: Dec. 27 1850.
 WANT ADS BRING RESULTS
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-20

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That on December 20th, 1850, in the U. S. Commissioners Court for Juneau Precinct, at Juneau, Alaska, Pernella Swanson, of Juneau, Alas ka, was appointed administratrix Of the Estate of SEVERN SWANSON deceased. All persons having claims against said estate are required to present them, with verified voucher as required by law, to said admins tratrix within six months from the date of the first publication of this notice. Said administrative has filed her petition in said court for judg- ment setting aside and awardinf Pernella Swanson, surviving widow of decedent, the entire estate of the decedent, the same being less than S4,00000. All persons concerned are notified to be and appear in the said court at 10 o'clock AM. on the 23rd day of January, 1851. and show cause, if any they have, why judg- ment should not be so rendered.
 PERNELLA SWANSON,
 Administrative
 Box 2825.
 First Publication: Dec. 20, 1850. Last Publication: Jan 10. 1851.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-20
WANT ADS
FOR SALE

NEW LISTTNG-s6,0 900 duplex furn, ? 1-bd apts. Income $1320 net yearly. Close in.
 NEW LISTING-$2,10 100 1-bd furn close in. No steps. NEW LISTING-$2,50O duplex, up- stairs unfin. New roof, 2 1bd apts. Close in.
 NEW LISTING-s14,00O apt. bldg. units. Net $17O monthly. $7500 down. Close in.
 S25,000 3 houses, new bSmt., g acres E pat, good harbor, perfect lodge site, Fritz Cove Road. Owner fin ance for 6% int. MOVE IN BE- FORE XMAS.
 s19,525 unfurnished, bdrms., 2 fireplaces, income apt, space mora bdrms or 2nd apt. MOVE IN BE- FORE XMAS.
 $19500 unfurnished, 3 bdrms. fire place, dbl plmbg, 14x24 lverm. D car grge. MOVE IN BEFORE XMAS.
 S17,000 furnished, 2 bdrms, full bsmt, income apt. Valuable busi- ness corner across new school site. MOVE IN BEFORE XMAS. $l5,500 unfurnished, 4 brms, hot water heat, car garage, water frntge, 4 acres pat. MOVE IN BEFORE XMAS.
 $l5,o00 furnished, 4 bdrms. hot water heat, double yard. # $l2,O00 furn rooming house 2nd St. MOVE IN BEFORE XMAS. $l0,500 furn apt. house, 4 apts. g.. 900. MOVE IN BEFORE XMAS. S8,000 furnished, 4 bdrms, acres pat applied. Aux Lake. s5,500 furnished. bdrm, Gold St. MOVE IN TODAY. Fs $4,o00 furnished, 2 bdrms, acres pat applied, owner finance easy terms, near airport. s $2,6oo furnished, l bdrm, 426 Nel- son. S1,900 bldg. lot Highlands, on hwy $1,9oo bldg lot Highlands, high t,p FOR RENT-30x4O store, six offices, entrance Small Boat Harbor. Any or all, will finish to suit renters
 fErER WOOD -5s
 Real Essnte e so 5 Klein BicS, 1sL sll
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-20
GIRL FOR YAVALIS

A 7-pound, Bounce baby girl was horn at 530 this morning at St. Ann's Hospital to MT. and Mrs. John Vavalis of Juneau. She joins ten brothers and sisters Vavalis works for Stutte and Son here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-20
BERTHOL FINED s75

Phil Berthol of the Triangle Bar, was fined SIS by City Magistrate F. O. Eastaugh in Municipal Court this morning for failure to have the premises cleared of customers 1t closing time last night.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-20
roR'sALlE

BEDROOM, garage, fireplace unfurnished-finan FILA. Lo- cated on Behrends Ave. INVESTMENT PROPERTY: Large filled area with good frontage on Willoughby Avenue. Large warehouse or garage on property A tenant is available for this property who will pay rent suffi- cient to return initial investment in eight years. Absolute security on lease. This property has a higher net safe return than any property offered for sale in Ju- neau during the past year. $4000. Very livable log cabin on . very fine lot.
 BELLIES CAFE-Juneau's bes; restaurant-Make inquiries-Box 2324.
 William Wlnn-phone 234
 Office m (3astineau Hotel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-20

FOR SALE Wringer type washers ......... $30.UU New 35 Marlin carbine ........ $500 Rangette stove and table ........ 5000 Westinghouse cleo. stove ........ 5000 Flee. treadle sewing mach .... 5000 Hallicrafter port. radio ..... 70.OO Other radios from $15.O0 up. Box springs, inner spring mat 200O Oil heater .-....--.................... 2000 4 beds from $20OO to $4O.0O. Hi-chairs .........,...........,......... 500 Cameras from $500 to $80:00. Sofas, divans. settees from $25.00 to $110O0
 Many things suitable for Xmas. Catch the city bus down s. Frank
 lin and see what we have. We think you will be surprised. Next to Glacier Cab.
 ODDS and ENDS. Phone 829. s6-3t
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-20

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That Hilma Niemi, executrix of the estate of Oscar Niemi, deceased, has filed her final account and report of her administration of said estate and her petition for. distribution thereof, in the United States Com missioners Court for Juneau Pre- cinct. at Juneau, Alaska; that 10 o'clock A. M. February 18th, 1851 has been fixed as the time and sai6 court the place for hearing same; and that all persons concerned therein are hereby notified to ap- pear at said time and place and file their objections. if any, to said final account and petition for set clement and distribution thereof.
 Dated: Juneau, Alaska, Decem- Der 6, 1850.
 HILMA NIEMI, Executrix First Publication: Dec. 6, 1850. Last Publication: Dec. 27, 1950
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-20

Auke Lake Residence Group of Homesites, Block l, situated near south shore of Auke Lake on south west side of Glacier Highway east of Junction with Fritz Cove Road, containing 0.62 acres, latitude 58o 23' %" N. longitude 134o 38' or" w. at corner No. 1, and it is now in the files of the Land Office, Anchorage, Alaska.
 Any and all persons claiming ad- versely any of the above mentioned land should file their adverse claim in the local land office, Anchorage, within the period of publication or thirty days thereafter. or they will be barred by the provisions of the statutes.
 GEORGE A. LINGO, Manager First Publication: Dec 13, 1850. Last Publication: Feb. T, 1851.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-20

BEDROOM house-5 yrs. old. Automatic oil heat. Bendix Wash ing machine. Double plumbing. Fully furnished. Priced for quick sale. See by appointment at 137 Behrends Ave. Call Green 298.
 286-tf
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-20
FROM HAYNES

Forest J. Novel; of Haines is stay ing at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-20

ONE NESCO Electric roaster with built in timer complete with Nesco metal stand and combin- ation broiler and griddle. Used only months. Tel. Douglas 89 evenings or Juneau 351 days. 688-tf.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-20

United States
 DEPARTMENT OF THE INFERIOR Bureau of Land Management Land Office, Anchorage, Alaska
 October B. 1850. NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Notice is hereby given that Will liam Jacob Johnson, has filed an application for a homesite, under the act of May 26, 1884 (48 Stat, 809) Anchorage Serial c,S929, for Lot 3, Plat of US. Survey No. 2471,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-20

SEATTLE VISITOR Louis Ness of Seattle is stopping at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-12-20

C.Y.O CHRISTMAS TREES. Phone
 Blue 119, Green 360. Black 200,
 Blue 917, Green 239. and Green 500. Order carly 677-tf