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Evening star., 1951-08-15
Marriage License
Applications

Under D. c. latU, couples must
apply for a marriage license on
one day, tDait three tul days and
receiue the license on the fifth
day. Sundays and holidays are
counted the same as other days.
Evening star., 1951-08-15
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-05-08
JUNEAU AIRPORT MAY GET FUNDS
 FOR IMPROVEMENT

WASHINGTON, May 8 = lR - The Federal Government will con- tribute $991 ,037 toward development or improvement of p airports in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska in the 12 months beginning July l if Congress will provide the money the Commerce Department reports.
 The department submitted to Con- gress it's list of the projects, includ- ing 21 in Washington, Oregon and Idaho and one at Juneau, Alaska
 Local sponsors matching shares would total s641, ,973, the department said.
 The projects include only those which the Civil Aeronautics Admin istration rates Class Four or larger Airport expansions, new buildings runway improvement installations of lights and other work are pro- posed.
 The department said the projects should be undertaken during the 1951-52 fiscal year. However, if this is not possible, they will be pro- posed for the following year.
 The list, with local sponsors matching share and the proposed Federal contribution, includes:
 Alaska - Juneau, $100,000 and $3O0,OOO.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-05-08
Alaska Steamship Co. Asks For Constructive Suggestions From Governor in Strike Threat

(a) 1947 wage levels and other operating costs;
 (b) The benefits of Public Law 12 and the Interim Contract" in cluding nominal charter hire on government vessels, and govern ment assumed hull insurance.
 A. Since 1947 and the expiration of the Interim Contract" we have been required to pay
 (a) Increases in labor costs ex- ceeding 75 percent.
 (b) Charter hire for the use of Government owned vessels exceed ing $480,000 annually.
 Co Hull insurance exceeding $550,00O annually.
 You attacked the 1947 rates filed by all the carriers under the Interim Contract" and after long and expensive hearings the Mari time Commission found such rates to be reasonable and lawful.
 You attacked the subsequent in- creases in rates on fisheries traffic despite your constant protests that such rates were too low.
 Within the past few days you have filed a petition with the Mar itime Board requesting suspension of all rate increases and asking for extensive public hearings.
 While we welcome public hear ings since they afford an oppor- tunity of getting at the facts un- der oath, we do object to the heavy expense which such hearings en- | tail and which must ultimately bt borne by our customers.
 We are vitally interested in any reasonable suggestions and con- structive criticism that will contri- bute to an Intelligent solution < 1 Alaska water transportation prob- lens, but such suggestions and criticism cannot be helpful wher the basic facts and problems of the trade are ignored.
 Our most immediate problem is shall we resist the Unions present demand to the point where strike results, or shall we give in to those demands? If we resist, we presume that you will charge us with being inefficient" and if we give in, we presume you will charge us with with being "wasteful"
 The opportunity is now at hand for you to lend your assistance ir solving this difficult problem, ano we earnestly request that you give it your attention in the hope that an intelligent solution will prevent increased costs and therefore, fur | 5her increased rates.
 We would welcome and appreci- ate constructive suggestions now rather than criticism later, and our staff is ready, willing and able to work with you.
 Very truly yours,
 Alaska Steamship Company
 D, E. Skinner, General Manager
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-05-08
Body, Missing Wonlan,Fo Found

The body of Mary Adams, missing from the steamer Denali, was found near here today by two trolling boats, the Edrie. skippered by Ken Willard and the Wild Bill, skippered by Cliff Mason. The fishermen con- tacted Juneau by radiophone and sent a message to U. s. Commis- sioner Gordon Gray.
 Gray and Acting U. 2. Marshal Walter Hellan went to Aux Bay to meet the boats taking the body here. Identification of the body as that of Mary Adams was determined by steamship ticket and marriage cer- tificate found in a small overnight bag which was strapped to her waist. The bag contained about 50 pounds of toilet articles. She was dressed in black peddle pushers. Willard and Mason found the body floating close to Outer Point on 1 north Douglas Island.
 An inquest was to be held today at 3:30 pm. The body is at the Carter mortuary.
 The woman was reported missing from the Denali upon arrival here early last Sunday morning. The woman had purchased a ticket in Seward for Juneau The woman was
 ! about 40, small. light complexion and with light hair. She weighed
 about 135 pounds.
 The Juneau police was active m | tracing the whereabouts.
 Ralph Martinson received the
 radio call and immediately notified
 Commissioner Gray.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-05-08
SHOCK 0UC!ATI0Nl

NEW YORK, May 8 = Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 25s, American Can 113, American Tel. and Tel 1858, Anaconda 43as. Douglas Aircraft 103A, General Electric 56, General Motors 55A. Goodyear 78h, Kenne- colt TITS, Libby. McNeill and Libby 9A. Northern Pacific 39, Standard Oil of California 49h, Twentieth Century Fox 20H. U. S. Steel 45%, Pound $280A. Canadian Exchange 94.
 Sales today were 100000 shares.
 Averages today were as follows: Industrials 26l.10. rails 85.03. utili- ties 42.52.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-05-08
ALLIES IN PUSH NORTH,
 L0NG C LINE E
Patrols Hunt for Vanishing Reds -Commie BuiId-
 up Is Reported
By Associated Press

Allied troops today pushed cau- tiously north at both ends of the 100 mile Korean front for the sec- ond consecutive day.
 Patrols hunted in the vacuum be- tween these points for vanishing Red troops. Far north of the the oretical battle line, pilots reported new Communist build-ups in Red Korea.
 The current limited offensive is in the hands of LIN troops.
 For the second successive day an armored column rumbled unopposed into the hub city of Chunchon, 4s miles northeast of Seoul. Patrols jabbed north into Red defenses but elsewhere found no Communists.
 Build-up Reported
 South Koreans fighting above tht 38th Parallel battled a Communis battalion east of Inje. Northwest O this Red-held city airmen reported considerable build-up" of Ret troops.
 It. Gen. Van Fleet, 9th Arm. commander, visited the westerf front to award the U. s. Presiden tial unit citation to the heroi' British Worcestershire regiment. Ground Regained
 United Nations troops alread. have regained about half the ground lost in the Communists spring of fensive that fizzled.
 Allied officers on the Westeri front reported the Chinese ant North Korean Communists are bit terly disappointed in not having hal sufficient tanks and planes to mak their spring drive successful. Associated Press Corresponden John Randolph quoted one office as saying:
 Two Solutions "If they aren't deliberately hoard ing their heavy stuff up north d Manchuria) there are only two so lutions = either they couldn't eros the Yalu river, or else the Russian welched on their promises"
 Allied officers said that Red of fensive preparations indicated the had expected both armored supper and air cover. Roads were widenet Air fields were put in condition. Blu the support did not develop. Tn infantry carried the full burden c the attack. More than 8o,00o Com munists were killed or wounded l the offensive which began April 22.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-05-08
STEAklER MOVEMENTS

Princess Louise from Vancouver due at this afternoon and sails for Skagway at II tonight. South bound sometime Friday. Denali scheduled to sail rom Seattle Friday.
 Baranof from westward scheduled southbound Sunday morning.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-05-08
UN Troops Barred From Nearing Russ Border
FAVORABLE REPORT ON
 STATEHOOD

WASHINGTON. May 8 = R = Chairman OMahoney D-Wyo) of the Senate Insular Affairs com. mittee filed favorable reports today on the Alaska and Hawaii state hood bills.
 The reports, authorized by the committee month ago, said state hood for Hawaii would be in the best interest of the nation as a whole as we'll as the half million American citizens of the Territory"
 Statehood for Alaska, it said, is advisable from the standpoint of national defense, foreign relations and economic development.
 Bills to grant statehood to the two Territories were passed by the House last year but not by the Sem ate. This year, statehood proponents are seeking Senate action first
 Report on Alaska
 The report said Alaska has been Territory for 83 years longer than any other area under Ameri- can flag that has not attained statehood"
 It listed three major reasons why the committee believes statehood should be granted at this time. Ma tional Defense. 2. Foreign Rela- tions; 3. Economic Development.
 Although recognizing that ad- mission to the Union would not off set such military problems as vast distances and the weather, the re- port said that military advantage would accrue through the stabiliza- tion of government and increased growth which would result.
 Testimony Cited
 l. cited testimony by State De- partment witnesses that statehood for Alaska would be an act in ful- fillment of obligations assumed by the United States under the charter of the United Nations"
 Granting of equal status through statehood to Alaska would enhance our position with peoples of other countries, it said. While Alaska is we'll known for it's gold and furs the committee said it has even
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-05-08
Aeiress Mary Astor
 Attempts Suicide

HOLLYWOOD, May 8, - R = Actress Mary Astor attempted sui eide early today but her condition was described as good after hospital treatment, police reported.
 Police officers R. O. Ernst ana D. R. Gardner said they were called to her suburban Encino home and found her unconscious on the floor of bedroom. The officers said sleeping pills were strewn about. They listed the case as attempted suicide
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-05-08

Declaring the Alaska Steamship Company staff ready, willing and able to work" with Governor Cru ening, and asking him for construc- tive suggestions now that may as sist in solving an impending strike threat, D. E. Skinner, general man. ager of the Alaska Steamship Con- pany has written an open letter to the governor of Alaska.
 The letter is dated Seattle, May 4 and in it MT. Skinner asks what should be done in view of the un- ions demands. The letter is as fol- lows:
 Hon. Ernest Gruening,
 Governor of Alaska,
 Juneau. Alaska.
 Dear Sir:
 Having in mind your often de- clared sincere interest in all prob lens vital to the Territory of AL aska, and particularly those rela- ting to water transportation, I am taking this early opportunity of advising you of serious problem now confronting this company and it's possible effect upon the people, businesses and industries, and the National Defense Program of the Territory.
 The International Longshoremen's s and Warehousemen's Union has re- gently voted to go on strike June Is unless it's demand for 30 cents an hour increase in wages, pensions and welfare benefits is met by the Pacific Maritime Association, the authorized maritime labor bargain ing representative for all steamship operators on the Pacific Coast.
 As you are aware, we were re- gently compelleL to file Jew tariffs reflecting increases in freight rates and passenger fares. Such increases were made necessary largely as a result of just such regular, if not virtually continuous, demands from labor. We point out, however, that the recently filed tariffs do not take into account or make allow ance for the labor costs involved in the Unions present demand.
 In bringing this situation to your attention we are very conscious of the disastrous consequences which would necessarily accompany dis ruption of water transportation service to and from the Territory especially in these critical times We also recognize that another round of wage increases would be detrimental to the Territory's pres ent important activities as well as to its economy generally.
 Consider these facts
 1. The 10 cents an hour increase in the wage pattern established last year 1950) increased this com- pany's annual labor costs by ap- proximately $60O,000. Accordingly the recent demands which we now lace WOulu, II iilct, iui tiiCi iiANi SoSe our annual labor costs by an ad- ditional $1,800,000. Simple arith- metic demonstrates that the 1C cents per hour increase in 195( plus the 30 cents per hour increase now demanded would produce an aggregate increase in our annual labor costs of $2,400,000 over 194s labor costs.
 2. Tn common with other bus inesses, all of our other operating costs (aside from labor) have sub- stantially increased.
 3. Except for decrease in the rate on groceries and increases i1l the rates on fisheries products which you have continuously and strenuously urged, our present rate structure is based upon:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-05-08
GAMES TODAY

Chicago -tR- Bobby Shantz reg istered his first 1851 victory here today as the Philadelphia Athletics trounced the Chicago White Sox. 9 to 4, to salvage the final of a three game series. The Athletics pounded out 13 blows, topped by the homers of Eddie Joost and Ferris Fain.
 Brooklyn -LR- Hank Sauer's two-run homer in the first inning and Rookie Bon SchultZs nine-hit pitching gave the Chicago Cubs a 2-1 victory over the Brooklyn Dodg- CTS today. It was Sauer's fifth homer of the year.
 Three night National games.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-05-08
DEATH BLOW
 TALK IS MADE BY PRESIDENT
Truman Discusses Propos- aIs Made by MaeAthur
 -Atomie War Feared

w NANt AsAag U Ntf President Truman sought to con- vince his countrymen last night that Gen. Douglas MacArthur's Korean war proposals might provoke an- other World War and Death Blow atomic attacks on Americas great cities.
 Today he observed his 67th birth day and the sixth anniversary of his proclamation of victory over Nazi Germany. awaiting reaction to his declaration that victory can be won in Korea. The first comment from Republican senators was to the effect they'll have to be shown.
 MT. Truman took personal hand in the administration drive to rally public support for his course with Foreign Policy speech to some 800 civilian defense workers here last night.
 Possible Death Blow"
 He declared that to expand the Korean war; as the general he busted proposes, would bring the real pos- sibility" of Russia launching death blow" atomic attacks on New York, Cleveland. Chicago. Seattle, Los Angeles and Washington and other cities.
 On the other hand, he said, the free nations have stopped the march of Communism in Asia and dealt a heavy blow to the Kremlin con- spiracy' all over the world by their fight in Korea.
 Atomic War Next
 Remember this," MT. Truman said, If we do have another World War, it will be an atomic war. We could expect many atomic bombs to be dropped on American cities. And a single one of them could cause many times more casualties than we have suffered in all the fighting in Korea.
 T do not want to De reSponslpie for bringing that about" MT. Truman did not refer by name to Macarthur, who has advocated air action against Manchuria, a Naval blockade and use of Chinese Nationalist troops on Formosa against the Chinese Reds. Hits at Republicans
 Supporters of Macarthur n most ly Republicans plainly were the targets of this assertion:
 We are right in the midst of big debate on Foreign Policy. A lo' of people are looking at this debate as if it were just political fight But the stakes are lot more inn portant than the outcome of ar election. The thing that is at stake in this debate may be atomic war.
 U. S. Foreign Policy
 Our Foreign Policy is not DO litical issue. It is matter of ili' and death. It is matter of the fu ture of mankind"
 For the United States to go l alone" in Asia, he said, could wrec' the whole free world security sys tenn. including the LIN and tn North Atlantic Pact.
 Macarthur, in his Senate test monye last week, called for an ulti matum to Red China-either to tail peace or suffer military action witn in her own borders. He said tn limited States should be willing [ "oo if alone if the other UNs hel back.
 II Against MacArthur's Views we cannot go it alone in Asia an go it in company in Europe MI Truman declared. ,i He said if the United states senarated from it's Allies, "tha would be tremendous Soviet VIC tory" We do not intend to fall int that trap" MT. Truman said.
 T do not propose to strip th country of it's Allies in the face Soviet danger"
 On point after point, the Presl dent took issue with Macarthur views.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-05-08
The w ashington Merry Go Round
By DREW PEARSON
right, 1881. oy Bell Syndicate. Inc.

WASHINGTON. - It isn't often that the newspaper denials issued by high public officials catch up to them so quickly as is now shown by the MacArthur Senate hearings.
 Usually a newspaperman's word counts for little compared with that of a cabinet officer, the President or a general-especially general as high as Douglas Macarthur. However, the Senate hearings have now shed interesting light on some of these denials. Here are few illustrations
 l. Home By Christmas - When the Associated Press cabled from Korea that Macarthur had made a statement promising to bring American troops home by Christ
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-05-08
PRINTER TO ARMY

Murlin Everson. of Wrangell was through Juneau today, leaving on the afternoon flight of Pacific Northern Airlines for Fort Rich ardson where he will be inducted into the Army.
 Everson was mechanical superin- tendent for the Wrangell Sentinel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-05-08
SUSAN HELGESEN BACK

After three years in the states, Susan Helgesen, daughter of Mrs. Gertrude Boggan, returned home Sunday. She has recently been do- ing secretarial work in Salt Lake City.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-05-08

Fred Hanford, Territorial direc- tor of the Office of Price Stabiliza- ton. returned yesterday from Fair banks where he had been setting up an OPS branch office. He an nounced that Charles w. Preston Jr. had .been named branch man. ager for the Fairbanks office.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-05-08
GOVERNOR DUE

Governor Ernest Gruening was due to return to Juneau today from Washington, D. C., where he has been for several weeks on defense matters for the Territory.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-05-08
PUCKETT HERE

L. M. Puckett of the Bureau Of Land Management from Anchorage, is stopping at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-05-08
FROM KODIAK

MT. and Mrs. Vic Ellis of Kodiak are registered at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-05-08
WEATHER REPORT

Temperature for 24-Hour Period ending 6:20 o'clock this morning
 In Juneau - Maximum, 54; minimum, 38.
 At Airport - Maximum, 58; minimum, 37.
 F o R E c A s T
 Cloudy tonight and We'd nesday. Lowest temperature tonight about A degrees. Highest Wednesday about 54. PRE CIPI T A T l 0 N (Past "A hours ending 7:3o am. today City of Juneau - .09 inches; Since May l - .34 inches;. Since July l - 68.39 inches. At Airport = Trace;
 Since May .16 inches; Since July l 39.43 inches. . c .
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-05-08
yoLNEY RICHMOND HERE

volney Richmond of the Northern Commercial Go. of Seattle is reg istered at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-05-08

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-05-08

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-05-08
HANFoRD RETURNS

Three night National games.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-05-08

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Milford chronicle., 1951-12-21
FELTON, School News

The Christmas vacation will be-
gin at the close of school on Fri
day, December 21st; classes will
resume Wednesday, January End.
New uniforms have been pur-
chased for the band director of the
school, drum majOrettes, drum ma
jOr and for the twelve new members
of the band. The girls basketball
team and cheer leaders have re-
ceived new uniforms also.
Risers have been constructed for
the band and chorus and will be
used for the first time at the
Christmas concert. December goth.
Automatic valves for the zone
heating system have been received
from Minneapolis from the Honey
well Regulator Company and it is
hoped that this equipment can be
installed during the holiday period.
These controls should help in main
tanning uniform heating throughout
the school buildings and greater
efficiency in the operation of the
heating plant.
The boys ball team has won one
game and lost one game. The jun
iOr varsity has won none and lost
one. The girls basketball team has
won one and lost none. There will
Milford chronicle., 1951-12-21
Simple Toys Are
Safest For Xmas

A wise Santa Claus is giving con-
sideration to practical details con-
nected with his distribution of
gifts" DR.. George F. Campana, Di-
rector, Division of Preventable Dis
ease of the State Board of Health,
stated recently.
More and More he is careful 10
choose only the types Of toys that
present no accident hazards. Soft
toys or ones without sharp edges
and removable parts are best for
small children. Avoid painted or
lacquered objects unless the label
states that the finish does not con-
tain injurious amounts of lead.
Skates and bicycles, other toy We
hicles and guns, darts and chemical
sets, electrical toys and other types
of playthings should be presented
with careful instruction and super
vision. A stimulating variety of
amusements is good for a child, but
this does not mean that elaborate
or expensive toys are necessary.
After the pack is filled. rhis wise
Santa Claus considers getting to his
destination in safety. The red and
green holiday cOlors. found every
where on decorated streets, for
awhile mean more than stop" OF
Co. More care must be taken 10
avoid holiday tragedies. He must be
careful himself and watch out for
other drivers.
Milford chronicle., 1951-12-21

ed that 81 plants in the contest for
larger plants had no lOst-time ac-
cidents and seven had no lost-time
accidents among the smaller plants.
Joseph L. NealOn, safety director
for General Motors, accepted the
cup for his firm in the contest for
larger plants, while DR.. r. M. RObb,
manager of the Slime Laboratory
accepted the cup for the winner in
the smaller plants division.
John D. Reeder, council presi-
dent, paid tribute to the dynamic"
work of the council manager, J..
James Ashton, as we'll as the work
of Francis J. Jamison, assistant
manager. Mrs. Elizabeth r. Clug-
stOn, office manager, and Mrs.
Patricia Cummings, secretary.
Nominations Reported
]. Sharp Queener. chairman of
the committee which arranged the
program, presented the report of
the nominating committee. He pre-
sented a list of ia new directors.
Harry r. Craig gave the treasur-
er's report.
U. S. Senator J. Allen Frear, u.
S. Representative J. Caleb Boggs,
Mayor James F. Hearn, and 1t.
Col George 1. Sylvester. represent
ing Gov. Ebert N. Carvel, all
brought greetings and cOngratu-
latiOns to the council.
Robert G. Hackett, chairman of
the nominating committee, was the
master of ceremonies in the alb
sence Of Bryan Field, who was de-
tanned in New York.
Milford chronicle., 1951-12-21

Then, in various homes, safety
precautions must not be forgotten.
Pine needles are infIammable and
lighted wax candles should not be
used. Care should be taken to see
that electrical cords are in top con-
ditiOn. He must be careful of loose
rugs and tripping over toys. If he
needs to reach 2 high place on the
tree he will find a sturdy chair or
ladder for climbing.
He may even take time to see
that extra ashtrays are left around