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Evening star., 1951-08-01
4 Firemen Sentenced
In Extortion Case
BY the Assoeiaied Press

NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-The dis
trict attorneys Office says it is
still after the alleged MASTER
minds of a $2-million-a-year fire
department extortion ring-in-
cluding James J. Moran, political
crony Of former Mayor William
O'Dwyer.
Four ex-firemen, sentenced yes
terday to prison terms ranging
from five to 20 years, were de-
scribed by authorities as pawns
for the alleged ringleaderS.
The four we're convicted Of ex-
torting money from fuel oil In
stallers, who needed their ap-
proval to put in equipment. Trial
testimony named Moran, a former
deputy fire commissioner, as their
superior in the shakedown.
Assistant District Attorney Al
fred ]. Scott told General Ses-
sions Judge John A. Mullen that
he was making every effort to
bring other culprits more
important than the defendants to
justice"
Defense counsel, moving for q
months stay to file appeals and
seek bond, said that "it is a pity
Moran and the others were not
before the court"
Judge Mullen granted the stay
until August 80, and observers
Immediately pointed out that this
action leaves the way open fol
reduced penalties for the defend
ants if they give the prosecutor
needed information.
Mr.. Scott has said Moran was
not brought to trial because there
was no corroborative evidence
against him.
Evening star., 1951-08-01

ito rearmament for defensive pur-
poses. I would like to make it clear
to you why we consider this neces-
Isary. You are told we are war;
mongers, that, in alliance with the
other countries of Western Europe
and the United States of Amer
lea, we are arming to the teeth to
attack the Soviet Union, that we
Iare engaging in an arms race, that
we are preparing for a new war
That is not true. None of it is
true.
Free World Wants Peace.
The British people, who shared
with the Russian people the suf-
Iferings of the Hitlerite war, do not
want a third world war. We are
a peaceful people who want to feel
secure, but we are ready to make
sacrifices to defend our democratic
way of life and preserve the free
doms we enjoy. Our alliances are
defensive alliances. With you we
have the Anglo-Soviet Treaty of
Alliance concluded in 1912. The
North Atlantic Treaty is another
defensive alliance. They are not
directed against any one except
|aggreSsors.
Why is then that we have con-
sidered 1t necessary to build up
our strength and to devote so
much of our national resources
to rearmament when We would
rather devote them to improving
the standard of living of all of us?
To be frank with you it is be-
cause of the policy which has
been pursued by the Soviet Gov
eminent since the end of the war.
At the end of the war, we had
hoped that the wartime co-opera-
ton between the great powers
would continue and become
strengthened in peace. We ex-
'pected and strove for cooperation
with you in the United Nations.
But, alas. our hopes were disap-
pointed. They were changed to
doubts by your Governments
refusal to cooperate in Germany
and in the economic rehabilitation
of Europe.
There doubts were confirmed as
we watched the impositions of
Communist regimes in Eastern
Europe and the establishment of
the Cominform. For if. as your
Evening star., 1951-08-01
$20O-a-Month Pastor Made $50, 900 in Stocks

wife, said yesterday he will seek
a dozen sisters, nephews and nieces
of Mr.. Thomas in England and
Wales. He sails on the Maure-
tania.
Mr.. Thomas, a Presbyterian
minister, died recently at the age
of 79. unaware of the full extent
of his fortune, Mr.. Evans said.
His specific bequests total
around $4,000, Mr.. Evans said,
but this figure turned out to be
small when Mr.. Thomas Govern
ment bonds, railroad bonds and
stocks were added up.
Evening star., 1951-08-01
BY the Assoeiatsd Press


NEW YORK. Aug. IA Lu-
zerne County (Pa) official leaves
for Britain today to find the
beneficiaries to a 100000 fortune
left by a coal-country pastor who
dabbled in stocks on a $20o-a-
month income during the depres-
sion.
Olin w. Evans, Luzerne County
prothonotary (chief clerk, is the
executor of the estate of his
friend, the Rev. John Daniel
Thomas of Warrior Run, Pa.
Mr.. Evans, accompanied by his
Evening star., 1951-08-01

Some 10000 telepl- ones in Fin
land are being changed from
manual to automatic operation.
Evening star., 1951-08-01
Mp1hk&kMaixc|

Just one taste and you'll agree no
other chips are lighter, fresher,
crisper than Jane Parker Potato
Chips. That's because they're made
with pure vegetable shortening
only. Try Jane Parker Potato Chips
today. You'll find 'em perfect for
picnics :. swell for snaeks =. and
just ideal for any meal!
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-23

 Alaska She flag that she would behalf of the Pioneers Auxiliary Grand Lodge
 Ellis Cordova attorneys would offices here at once by Frank H. Foster, member of the firm Division member of the Alaska Legislature Clyde Ellis formerly United States Attorney the Third Ellis would be in office at all times.
 Seppala mushe Eastender held Quebec previously cording received here this postmaster the Company visitor a
 Norah had arrived port within the hour to discharge large to Interior points. Gromdsha Hahn R. E. Robertson G. Curtis Shauck R. Midget, skavel Lepticl Webb and C. F. Cooke.
 given Alaska Legislature A. Parks The Governors recommendations known that he regarded the time requiring appropriations and generally believed this in his
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-23
COMMUNITY EVENTS
r Q n A Y

ODAY
 No meeting tonight of Pioneers Auxiliary. At ' pm. = Pie Social at Chapel by-the-Lake. At 2 pm. - Gold Medal Tourna- ment, 2 games in high school gym At 8 pm. - Legion of the Moose meets in Moose Lodge rooms.
 February 24 From l to 1 pm. - Rummage sale at Methodist church, At 2 pm. - Taku Gillnetters meet at AFL hall. At 8:30 pm. Sourdocey Square Dancing club meets in parish hall At 7:30 pm. = Rainbow Girls reg ular meeting and initiation.
 February 9 From 2 to 5 - Skating in A.B. hall
 February 26 At noon - Lions Club, Baranof. At noon = Business and Profession al Women's Club meets in Terrace Room, Baranof. At 8 pm. - Rebekah Drill Team practice in IOOF hall. 1t s pm. - American Legion post meets in Dugout. At 8 pm. = Piano recital by Helen Claire Lister in Methodist church
 February 27 At noon = Rotary Club, Baranof. At g am. = Girl Scout cookie sale starts to continue to March G. At 8:45 pm. = Community Center Night for adults in Teen-Age clut with square dancing. February 2S At noon - Kiwanis Club, Baranof At 8 pm. = Rebekah lodge meets in IOOF hall. lAt 8 pm. - Elks lodge. March 1 At noon = Chamber of Commerce meets at Baranof. At 8 pm. - Juneau Botanical cluf to hold Wild Flower slide show at IOOF hall. At 8:45 pm. = Juneau Singers re- hearsal in Methodist church.
 March 2 At 8 pm. . Concert by Frances Paul and Lois Reedy at Northern Light Presbyterian church.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-23

and the mass evacuatipn was more irving on MT. Truman than eveA he cares to admit. The iesponsibil- ity for this has weighed heavily on his mind
 During the critlca, days Of the evacuation, the President slept little. On one particular evening he was told that Russian submarines and airplanes might menace most of the U. s. Fleet. Friends say 1t was at this time that all the pent-
 up feeling came out in the PreSl- dents stinging letter to music critic Paul Hume.
 8. The loss of Press Secretary
 Charley Ross was heavy blow | to eMn Truman, Ross, was, an sold
 and completely devoted friend who could soothe the President or give | him common-sense advice. This change in the Presldent has convinced Democratic bigwigs that he definitely will not run a2ajn, but will retire in 1853.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-23

warrants action by this body has not been well received.
 The fact that the session lasted for three days and consumed total of more than four hundred and forty man hours, leads many to believe that the evidence perhaps not as inconsequental as the foregoing statement implies.
 That forty legislators would spend that much time discussing trivia is hard to fathom Many feel that the hearing would have come to an abrupt and early end had the testimony proven worthless
 In any event, public curiosity has yet to be satisfied The people would like to know just what goes on in Alaska that should be kept from them.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-23
END 0RGAN!zATI0NAL MEETING OF COAST
 GUARD WIVES HELD

The second organizational meet ing of the Coast Guard Wives Club was held in the City Council Cham bers Thursday evening. Officers were elected unanimously from a slate presented Icy the nominated committee.
 Mrs. Jessie Sparks. newly elected president, introduced the following officers: Mrs. Wayne Golf, vice president; Mrs. Harold De RouX, secretary; Mrs. Howard Schleiter, assistant secretary, Mrs. Gerald Hebard. treasurer, Mrs. Fred Statts, assistant treasurer.
 The chairmen of the following committees were appointed: Mrs. Delbert Dixon, personal aid; Mrs. Don Morrison, hospitality; Mrs. Vic tor Tydlacka, publicity; Mrs. David James, red cross; Mrs. Ed Chester, entertainment; Mrs. Tyra Newell, membership.
 The last part of the meeting was spent in an open discussion from the floor as to projects and plans for forthcoming meetings. The next meeting will be held March p at 8 D. m.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-23
Trade and Friendship
(St. Louis Star-Times)

(St Louis Star-Times)
 The House Ways and Means Committee has started hearings on legislation to extend the re- ciproca trade program three years beyond the present June 12 expiration date.
 As the first witness in support of extension, Secretary of State Acheson gave the answer to those who may try to block renewal on the ground that we can forget international economic gestures and con- centrae on matters of more direct military import ance Continuation of the trade program, Acheson said would be recognized at home and abroad "as one clear indication that behind the shield of military power which we and allies are creating the technoues of growth and expansion are being main tained intact"
 A remuneration of the trade program at this time or any serious weakening of it-would be a slap in the faces of our friends And the United States in the months and years ahead is going to need friends
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-23
Army Orders

This writer, who has sometimes griped about army inefficiency, would like to congratulate assist ant Secretary of the Army Arch ibald Alexander for his efficient handling of the army's procure ment and munitions program.
 Placing orders for armament IS not an easy job Furthermore, con- gess was little slow in allocating money. However, once the army got it's hands on a sizeable appro- priation, around the first Of the year, it placed actual orders for 2i2 billion dollars between January Z and January 23.
 Despite this record in January, it will probably be broken in Feb ruary.
 For example, within seven days after January 2, the army had committed though had not drawn up all the contracts for 312 billion dollars for heavy vehicles. This is the entire heavy-vehicle pro- gram, up to now. Of the $12,530 ,00O- 900 that the army has been auth. orized to spend for "logistical bus iness," the army has already con- mitted $8,362, ,000O GOO.
 Alexander should be especially congratulated for insisting that little business get a fair share of the contracts. While the figures are only available through November, at that time 75 per cent of all army contraets-numerically-h q gone to small business-defined as unaffiliated firms with 500 or fewer employees. Of course, only 30 per cent of the actual volume went to little business, because the heavy orders must go to firms big enough to handle them Yet through sub contracts small business also gets a share of what the army considers contracts for big business. For eX- ample, the average tank manufac- turer lets out 5000 sub-contracts and handles only 15 per cent oi the dollar volume himself.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-23
GIRL SCOUT NEWS

Girl Scouts and Brownies of the Gastineau Channel district will launch their annual cookie sale, starting February 27 to March G. when they will canvas all week talk ing orders. Deliveries will be made about two weeks after orders are taken, Mrs Robert Boochevor, chairman of the drive, announced
 As past buyers know, these cookies are of high quality and purchasers do not make a donation but secure value received The girls earn ten cents for every box sold to carry on their troop activities. For most of the troops this is their only op- portunity during the year to build LID their treasuries. The remainder of the sale money goes into the general fund of the Gastineau Channel girl scout organization.
 Prizes will be awarded to the girls who sell the largest number of boxes of cookies.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-23
UNION CONSIDERS
 LEGISLATION IN
 MEETINGS HIRE

At the Executive Board meetings now being held of the Alaska Marine District Union of Fishermen, Can- .nery Workers and Allied Trades, affiliated with SIU-AFL., members voted to petition the Alaska LegIs- lature against passage of SB. II which abolishes earmarked funds.
 The board also went on record for the passage of bill to create the southeast branch of the University of Alaska.
 Also considered favorably were House Bills g and 10 designed to increase unemployment compepsa- tion benefits.
 The general principle of House Bill Il, to provide for case of sick and disabled. fishermen, was en- dorsed, although investigation will be made on whether bill is drawn properly for efficient administra- tion.
 House Bill 12, providing for over time after 40 hours weekly or eight hours daily, was considered favor ably by the board members.
 House Bill IS on child labor was considered from the viewpoint of making it coincide with the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, and if such amendments are made to the bill, the board states that it will recommend passage of the bill.
 Additional delegates who arrived yesterday afternoon were Jane Field of Ketchikan and Mary Louth of Craig.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-23
Tense President

White House insiders are private ly concerned by a dramatic change in Harry Truman. Once easygoing and warm m-hearted, he is now tense and irritable. They attribute the change to the understandable strain of near war and the terrific bur- den placed on every president of the United States
 The President always had occa- sional moods of anger and bitter = ness. But, according to insiders, these have increased steadily ill the past six months.
 A visit with MT. Truman used to be a real treat for Congress- man or visiting Elk. The Presi- dent would greet him with a warm smile. put him at ease with a friendly comment. and listen sym patheticaily. Today, however, MT. Truman is likely to drum the desk impatiently and break into the conversation with a savage denunciation of real or imagined foe.
 Recent visitors have been star tied by the vigor and bluntness of his venom at Sen. Bill Full bright, who hut at White House favoritism in the REC.
 The Presidents physician, Dr. Wallace Graham, is also worried by Mir Truman's inability to re- lax and take those refreshing napS which helped him so much in the past.
 Since the attempt on his life MT. Truman has also shown an understandable reluctance to get out before the public. Congressional leaders and Democratic chieftains have been begging him to stump the country in support of his fol, eign policy. To this he recently replied:
 Its not up to me to go out It's the responsibility of the Dem- ocrauc party and our congress men. They're laying down on the job and expect me to do every thing"
 Close friends of the President lay his irritability and tenseness to three factors:
 l. The assassination attempt oi the two Puerto Rican Nationalists This left a deep scar. The Presi- dent often talks among his intl' mates of this assassination attemp and what he would GO If anotnel attempt were made oii his life.
 2. The recent perioa of cont:n' ued American defeats in Ko.e'
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-23
Friday, February 23, 1851
SECRET SESSIONS

In the past few days we have heard good deal Of comment the joint executive session of the House and Senate which heard the testimony of Marcus Jensen, of Douglas.
 Many Alaskans are curious as to the nature Of that testimony and feel that the Legislators whom they elected to them, should also inform them as to the state of affairs in the Territory
 Senator Heinie Snder, who refused to participate in the closed session, conending that public affairs are the business of the people, voices the sentiment of many in Juneau and elsewhere in the Territory.
 The statement issued at the close of the session. stating that NO evidence has been presented that
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-23
Politics in Aluminium
CPrince Rupert Daily Newsl

(Prince Rupert Daily News)
 All the political hue and cry at Washington not withstandng the availability of cheap hydro power in this part of British Coumbiathe costs haVng peeh found to be the lowest in the worlds the big factor which will likely still react to the ultimate estaphsh ment of the great aluminium industry at Kitlmat'
 Shortage so early in the defense program em- phasjzes the importance of the projected brltlsh Columbia aluminium industry Yet 1t appears that some United States politicians would ignore the es- entiav of getting this great supply of an essential material as they fight the British Columbia industry in tbe hone of getting it for themselves.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-23
MODEPN ETIQUETTE ROBERTA Sy LEE

proper invitations bridal shower to invite to the wedding itself?
 depend the wedding If it to be invited, then it would be exceedingly expect left off the wedding invitation list to to a brideeect" the silver napkin before eating in aipublc place?
 If the silver isn't clean one should call the walters atteh without attracting the attention of others
 woman to rise when being introduced the mother of a girl friend?
 A. Yes; to would exceedingly n-bred
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-23
Dai|Y lessons n English V V [. GORDON

WORDS OFTEN NsUsED "Doyou object to me help ng?'- Say ito MY helping
 OFTEN IsPRONOUNCED: preferred pronunciation places principal LAST syllable not the first.
 OFTEN MISSPEILED Ostracze; IzE. Ostracism; ISM
 SYNONYS Perpetual permanent constant continual ceasess eternal endless, amending.
 word three times and it is yours Let us vocabulary each day Todays word: INSENSATE; wanting sen destitute Why do put such insensate pleasures?"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-23

the Chinese among the Koreans a combination of fear and hatred.
 This is particularly true of South Korean troops, who fight fiercely against the North Koreans but seem to crumble under Chinese attack. Except for the South Kor- can wing that has advanced up the east coast under the support ing guns of the U. s. Navy, the South Koreans haves nDtawel1 a major victory against the Chinese
 As a result, It. Gen. Matt Ridg- way has now assigned South Kor- can patrols to count the Chinese dead. The psychological effect is to convince them that the Chi nese are not supermen. Ridgway is also rotating South Korean units, integrating them with American units for few weeks. The purpose is to bolster their confidence by experiencing victory over the Chi neSe.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-23
2ND GRADE BROWNIES
 TO HAVE VACATION

The second grade Brownies will not hold their regular meetings for the next two Saturdays at the Lutheran Church. The next meeting will be held on March 10 at the regular time.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-23
LECTURE
 SCHEDULED SUNDAY AM.

Dr. Marjorie Meeks will give Metaphysical Lecture Sunday, Feb ruary at II am. in the Gold Room of the Baranof Hotel. Her subject will be Tn The Beginning, God"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-23
HOOK and LEARN Ayy Aay c. GORDON

Approximately there in the world? F is Christian in the United
 the capital city? Presidents taught him writing and arithmetic? 5. most of the worlds caviar obtained?
 ANSWERS: l. is 2796. 2.
 3. 4 5 Sturgeon
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-23
SULLIVANS HERE

MT. and Mrs. John s. Sullivan of Palmer arrived here yesterday on PAA from Seattle and are stop ping at the Baranof Hotel for few days.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-23
70 YEARS AGO fMB fsIT EMPIRE
FEBRUARY 23. 1881

Phillips of Anchorage to attend the Grand Igoo that she would behalf of the Pioneers Auxiliary Grand Lodge
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-23
The Washington 

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-23
Weather aI
 Alaska poinis

Weather conditions and temper atGros at various Alaska points also on the Pacific Coasst, at 4:3C am, 120th Meridian Time, and
 released by the Weather Bureau
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-23

EMPIRE WANT ADS PAY
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-23

Weather: High, 35; low, 32; clear.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-02-23

Seppaa famous Alaskan third pri 40o in Quebec Canada days previous ,ording to received here this day.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1951-06-08
0oa414e OF The 7ou4ts
BY JOHN ROEBURT
AP Nswsfsoivrss

Al or :
TIE toot-toot of the ImpcriaIs
horn coursed TIN ough the noon
time crowd milling past the City
Morguc. Rcd came up to the cab.
Why the door watching" jig
ger chided. THE shows inside. -
Il was inside. Managed to hang
on for an hour before / got the
buns rush
Who bounced your"
New York's finest"
Jigger smiled reassuringlv. AS
an associate sleuth, REQ needed
constant replenishing with Vita
min W Willingness,
Catch anything inside?" Jigger
asked.
During my hour inside. four
people positively identified our
late brunette"
Anyone worth our attention."
Three of them were obvious
pholies with some angle in claim
ing a corpse as daughter, wife,
or sister"
How about the fourth?"
A wife claimer. Names Willie
Hunter. He came dashing in from
out Of town. After viewing the
body. he insisted she was his
wife"
The levity hau dropped from
Feds tones. Jigger looked at him
sharply. Think this fellows
something?"
Red said slowly, 81 dunno.
There was nothing about him as
obviously phony as the others. His
grief appeared to be the real
thing. Only" Red hesitated.
Only what?"
The looks of the guy, / guess.
Humped-up. 3ooby-hatch look
around the eyes" Red shrugged.
I'm probably wrong, and SLAM
dcring louise, but got the i'm
preston of arrested development. )"
Where is this Willie Hunter"
Hasn't. come out yet. His story
was beginning to build. when |
got the heave- no" What's with
the Bellevue patient?"
3 Sad. Jigger saiG meagerly. 81
-uh, wangied a sketchy report
from a nurse who thought better
of blabbing hallway through our
chat"
Exactly how sad" Red said.
Don't spoon-feed me-"
Jigger grinned. Critical Ward.
Spent the night in an oxygen tent.
Plus the conclusion he got, our
friend is an advanced alcoholic
amnesiac."
"Any chance of recovery"
Weeks, months, that is--if he
lives at ALL" Jieaer shrugged.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1951-06-08
DEATH
WALTER A. WALTERsoN. 70


Walter A. Walterson, 70, passed
away last evening II p. m. at
Galley Memorial Hospital.
Funeral Services will be held
Sunday afternoon at 5 p. m. in
the Chapel Of the Lopez Funeral
Home. Rev G, Leon Wells of the
First M +, (stone) Church will
officiate at the services. Burial
will be in the family plot, City
Cemetery.
Survivors are his widow, Mrs.
Louis Walterson; two daughters,
'H~e Violet Caring and Mrs. c.
w. Robertson; three sons, Henry
"a waiterSon, Walter II Walter
son and Charles r. Walterson;
three brothers, Julius " Wal
terson, Miami, Fla, Vernon Wal
terson, West Palm Beach, Fla,
Henry Walterson, Tampa, Fla,
-four sisters Mrs. Florrie Adams,
Key West, Mrs. Ada Gold, Tampa,
Mrs Estelle Freeman, Tampa,
Mrs. Calcina Cordova, Tampa, and
"a grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.