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Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1951-10-22

ScIACIoiy VI SIdle IOr % years.
Only old King Gustaf could
have ruled longer" says Bjornson.
The complexion of Minnesota's
present administration is decided
ly Scandinavian, too. Attorney
General J. A. A. Burnquist is
Swedish, Bjornson is Icelandic to
the point of speaking and writ
ing it fluently, and that goes for
Norwegian and Swedish, too, to
a great extent. A woman clerk of
the supreme court is Icelandic,
three Swedes make up the rail-
road and warehouse commission,
two Norwegians and one Swede
comprise half of the state supreme
court.
Oh yes, we forgot, fellow by
the name of Stafford King is
state auditor.
Minnesota is predominantly Re-
publican. Even if the people gave
Truman the edge in the last cleo
tion-and they have been voting
democratic nationally for many
years-Republicans have inherited
the state administrations. The
Scandinavians decide the vote.
Bjornson quotes from memory
figures from the 1880 census.
354, 900 Germans, 100000 Swedes,
and 265,0O0 Norwegians, either
born in the homelands, or of. the
first generation. OF the states
100000 inhabitants well over
100000 are of Scandinavian
stock, he says.
That's higher percentage than
here in Washington, where rough
ly one-quarter of all foreign born
persons are Scandinavians. But as
for Scandinavian FELLOWSHIP and it's
practical approximations, he
thinks Washington is out front,
proportionately at least. There's
nothing like Norway Center in
Minnesota, of course. The most
outstanding Scandinavian institu-
ton there is probably The Swed-
ish American Institute in Mime
apolis, he says. Housed in a beau
tiful mansion, it displays hand
rsomely pioneer relics, Swedish
Modern" and features changing
exhibits under the excellent super
vision of Curator Nils ]. Sahlin
Swedish Day events in Minneapo-
lis attract 10000 to 5000 persons
The Norwegians can be particu-
larly proud of the Norwegian AM
erican H ST tori cal Association,
which has published more than 30
volumes on the contributions Of
Norwegian pioneers, etc. 1t is ad-
mirably headed by DR.. Theodore
Blegen. Then, toy the Norwegians
have three thriving though dupli-
Gated newspapers. Duluth Skandi-
navien, Superior Tidende and Min
neapolis Poster, published by Mrs.
Anna Fuhr. Much English is used
in them.
Bjornson, the towering head OF
the small $1,000 Icelandic popu-
lation in Minnesota, is perhaps the
most widely heard proponent Of
the Left Erickson story in Ameri-
ca today.
I'm apt to talk about it at
the slightest provocation, he ad-
mits. In fact, even Catholic groups,
like the Knights of Columbus, have
asked him to speak on Left Erick-
son, and they have been very re-
sponsive, he says. In a sense
Bjornson reciprocates this cordi-
atty by saying. emphatically, that
old Catholic records provide some
of the best evidence Of Viking ex-
ploits. In Seattle, where he was
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1951-10-22

m y h i a |
Speaker of the
Year" in a building where speak
ers have been blowing horns a.
plenty.
No doubt the 5000 radio pro-
grams and countless speeches he
has made all over the Middle West
are telling. He's Minnesota's state
treasurer, too. But his personal
assets rate higher. He's tall, stout,
''big." He lumbers a little when
he walks: when he speaks he
stands flat-footed, unperturbed,
and smiles with the greatest of
ease; he is somewhat of a big,
overgrown boy. Words flow out
of his mouth with an easy, bounc-
ing rhythm. He radiates warmth.
Harry Truman and Ike" Eisen-
hover prove the American people
go for the warm personal touch.
If it's true, as the saying goes in
Minnesota, that Republican Val
Bjornson is headed for the COVER
norship, then we know a good
reason why.
If he makes Minnesota history
on the highest level, he'll be but
one of a long line of Scandinavia
ans who have shaped the destiny
of that state. But he would be
the first governor of Icelandic
descent.
Bjornson told us that Minnesota
got it's first Scandinavian COVER
nor in 1898. In that year knute
Nielsen. born in Norway, took over.
He served in the U. S. Senate and
died 1923. Since then the Scandi-
navian reign (of a decidedly lib
eral nature) has continued almost
unbroken. John Lind, the Swede,
was one of the earliest governors.
The only two outsiders to break
through the Scandinavian ring
around-the-rosy was w. G. Ham,
mond in 1914, but he died in Is,
and Harold Stassen. But Stassen
is one-quarter Swede and one
quarter Norwegian. ed. note: so
that makes him at least halfway
decent.)
Other governors of note were
Theodore Christensen, Floyd o.
son, who was serving his third
term when ne died land Re was
half Norwegian, half Swede) and
Luther Youngdahl, Swede. who
recently abdicated to accept a
federal judgship in Washington,
DC.
"Youngdahl," says Bjornson in
reverent tone, could easily have
been elected to a fourth term.
breaking all records Of course.
When he left, Minnesota lost an
outstanding governor. He launched
many reforms. With his mental
health program he did more in
two years than what was done in
q whole generation" He is sue
ceeded by former Lieut.-Gov. Ell
mer Anderson, also a Swede, son
OF immigrants now dead
Swedes have another prominent
public official in Mike (Mika)
Holm. born in Jamtland, Sweden.
Bjornson, a former journalist,
says he has served longer in pub
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1951-10-22
Survived 47,0OO Volts!

Despite a shock of $1,000 volts.
machinist Johan Kjernnerud of
Norway is alive and has a fair
chance of complete recovery. ,
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1951-10-22
SCANDINAVIAN
AMERICANA
BY
sc A NDY
F'Minnes0tas Future Governor"
INTRODUCING:

Ask Val Bonson what he thinks about
tell about the time Olympic Hotel in
Seattle and saw rush taxicab driver
Norway fare too Con-
fdentially, that's between one hub to another.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1951-10-22

Bjornson occupied the limelight
at the Center during the Left
Erickson festival October 6, the
, 1951-12-29
COURT
REPORT

In Municipal Court yesterday,
Judge Paul Sherer fined Robert
E. Mitchell, 329 Mercer av., $50
and costs for falsely reporting
theft of his car.
Earl Cutler, home-at-large, was
sentenced to so days in the work
house for escape from that insti-
tuition. He had been fined 5000
and costs and sentenced to 80
days inthe workhouse on Novem-
Der 10, 1850 but escaped eight
days later.
William E. King, 1919 West
3rd st., was fined 5000 and costs
and sentenced to 60 days in the
work house on a charge of petty
larceny, in the theft of $40 worth
of merchandise from the Foodland
restaurant, A East 4th st.
William H. Moone, 1O25A West
9Th ST., was sent to the workhouse
to work out four traffic fines he
had failed to pay.
For driving while intoxicated,
Albert F. Young, 13 Lucille drive,
Dewey Mccarthy, 1860 Deeds av.
and Francis Lamborne, 2110 West
End st., were each fined 500 and
costs. Lamborne was also sentenc-
ed to 10 nights in the workhouse,
while Young and McCarty each
received a sentence Of 5 nights in
the workhouse.
Joseph E. Brock, So, FL Costel-
10 av., reported to police that he
was robbed of $28 in front Of 273
S. Conover st. last night. He was
Continued On Page Four
, 1951-12-29
Witness Woody
In Shooting

HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 20 (INS)
The state today faced the prospect
of having to rely or a reluctant
chief witness if film producer Wal
ter Wanger is ever brought to
trial for the shooting of actors a
gent Jennings Lang.
Lang, whom Wanger accused Of
stealing the love ofthe producers
wife, actress Joan Bennett, talk
ed to newsmen and later to Chief
Deputy District Attorney Adolf
Alexander yesterday.
It was the first time since he
was shot through the groin on a
Continued Page Four
, 1951-12-29

demanding action to Governor Full
Ter Warren.
In an emergency meeting yes
terday the Associations commit
tee on administration voted a con-
tribution to the family for re-
soration Of the home and other ex-
penses. An appeal was sent out to
1000 NAACP branches through
out the country asking for contri-
buttons, calling upon them to hold
memorial services for Mr.. Moore
on Sunday, January 6, and urging
Continued On Page Four
, 1951-12-29
NAACP Head Flies To
Bomb Victims Funeral

NEW. YORK, Dec. 29-Walter
White, executive secretary of the
National Association for the Ad-
vancement of Colored People,
left by plane this afternoon for
Florida to attend the funeral of
Harry T. Moore, NAACP state CO.
ordinator who died as a result of
a bomb blast which wrecked his
home and also seriously injured
his wife on Christmas night.
Before leaving New York, MI.
White announced that the MAC
P is offering~a reward Of $4,000
for information leading to the ar
rest and conviction to do every
thing possible to insure justice in
this case : : the first in which an
AAC official has been killed in
line of duty.
Pressing the Department Of
Justice to move into the Florida
situation, the NAACP, through
Mr.. White, yesterday asked At
tomey- General J.. Howard Nc
Grath to receive a delegation of
representatives of national and
Florida organizations Ito discuss
steps which must be taken to end
these outrages." Thurgood Mar
shall, NAACP special counsel,
wired the encouragement that
"only with the aggressive inter
vention Of your office will this
type Of lawlessness be curbed.'
Mr.. Marshall also sent a telegram
, 1951-12-29
Businessman Has
Heart Attack

Harry M. Daugherty, As Grosve-
nor, operator of Dixon's Inn,
West 9Th and Chartre sts., was
stricken with a heart attack early
Thursday morning. Mr.. Daugherty
was stricken at his home at ap-
proximately 9 am. Police emer-
gency squads rushed to the resi-
dence and administered oxygen
and first aid to Mr.. Daugherty I'M
til they were able to take him to
the hospital. Mr.. Daugherty suf-
fered two more spasms on his ar
rival at St. Elizabeth hospital and
was placed in an oxygen tent.
Preliminary diagnosis revealed
that Mr.. Daugherty suffered
cardiac spasms. He is resting more
comfortably at this writing.
, 1951-12-29
Publisher Injured

Mr.. Paige Strickland, 2240 Ger
mantown st., the editor and pub
Usher of the Daily Express, is
confined to his home with a tract
ured foot. Mr.. Strickland slipped
on the icy payment last Friday
evening and suffered the injury,
his leg was placed in a cast at
Miami Valley hospital and 'he has
been released to his home.
It is estimated that MI. Strick-
land will be indisposed for approx
mately six weeks.
, 1951-12-29
Rose Bowl Foes
Ends Scrimmuues

PASADENA, Calf, Dec. 20 Il
NS)- Coaches of the Illinois and
Stanford football teams which
meet inthe Rose, Bowl New Years
day put an end to scrimmage SEES
sions today to reduce the POSSIBLE
ty Of injuries.
Final practice sessions in both
camps involve only light workouts
in the three days remaining be-
fore the annual post season foot
ball classic at Pasadena.
Ray Eliot expressed the big
time coach's customary perrisism
regarding the chances for his Big
Ten champions to defeat the
Continued Page Four
, 1951-12-29
Gable To Contest
Divorce Action

HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 20 (INS)
Actor Clark Gable today planned
to accept further jurisdiction of
the California courts in the i'm
pending divorce battle between
him and the ex-lady Sylvia Ash
ley.
The star, who last month bowed
to an injunction restraining him
from proceeding with a Nevada
divorce action, plans to file a
cross-complaint to the California
suit his once-titled British wife
filed last May.
Continued On Page 4
, 1951-12-29
evils b|umes Mine Owners
n Frankfort Explosion

BENTON, Ill, Dec. 20 ONS)- The controversial question of who mwt
shoulder the blame for the mine explosion which claimed 19 lives last week
flared into the open today on the heels of initial reports from the government
and the miners.
The Federal Bureau of Mines issued a preliminary report on the West
Frankfort, Ill, disaster in which it said the giant blast in the Orient No 2 mine
probably was touched off by a spark from electrical equipment OF by careless
smokers.
John L. Lewis, President of the United Mine Workers Union, declared
last night however, that the manner in which the explosion was touched of is
important.
He charged the management of the mine, operated by the Chicago, Will
mington and Franklin Coal Co., knew three to five days in advance that the
nine was IN a dangerous condition" because of heavy Jas accumulation.
The UNIV President with the shagg y eyebrows told newsmen in his best
dramatic style:
"Great events cast their shadow before them and so do min explosions"
Then he continued his assertion that the manag ementxas aware f"squeez-
ing" around four tunnelways of the mine where the 119 miners we're trapped
and suffocated.
He explained that "squeezing" is caused by pressure of the movment of
the earth around the tunnelways and that it releases methane gas from coal
seams
Lewis said the result was that the coal liberated more methane gs than
normal operations He declared the company should have closed the mine and
cleaned ut the a before permitting the men o return to work.
The mine workers chief pointed ut that before the seepage which preced-
ed the explosion there was a normal conhnto of methane in the min atmosphere
which was in itself substantial" @
, 1951-12-29
WEATHER FORECAST

Mostly cloudy, windy and warm
er today and tonight. High to-
day As to SO in north and east
portions AND SO to IS in south
west. Low tonight 40 to As. Sum
day, cloudy and mild with show
ers followed by colder in after
noon or night.
, 1951-12-29
DAYTON, OHIO, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29,
LATE BULLETINS
international News Service
VOL. IX-NO. 263
PRICE FIVE CENTS

International News Service
ERDING, GE~RMANY-NEWSMEN ARE AWAITING a chance to
question four American flyers who ere released after 40 days
captivity in Hungary.
LONDON AT LEAST FOUR persons have lost their lives and
seven ships r in danger of sinking in 8O-mie gales in
the Atlantic near European ports.
MUNSAN, KOREA-THE ALLIES HAVE offered to trade their
demand for aerial inspection of IN armistice in return for Com
munist agreement on limitation o airfield building.
EIGHTH ARMY HEADQUARTERS INTENSE LOCAL FIGHT
ING has flared onthe west Korean front; Allied troops have laun-
ched a N attack to regain a position lost to the Reds Friday.
LONDON-PRIMEM MINISTER CHURCHILL and his cabinet met
TODAY and rounded out the list of problems he'll discuss with Presi-
dent Truman in Washington early in January.
PARIS-GENERAL EISENHOWER is reported to be trying to
break the deadlock in the six-power army talks; chief stumbling
block is said to be Belgium's opposition to a common budget.
Evening star., 1951-06-15
|DisaIIe Says Controls
On Beef Are Working.
Better Than Expected
by shs Associated Press

44l VI L.
i CHICAGO, June Is. Govern
ment price controls on cattle. says
|IPrice Director Michael v. Disable,
"have worked out as well or better
than expected. /"
No changes will be needed in
|lGovernment regulations, Mr.. Di-
|fSalle told q news conference here
yesterday after he had met with
||about 800 Midwestern cattle feed
|Iers.
with cattle marketing at the
Nations major livestock centers
|lappearing headed for q near
normal volume this week. Mr.. Di-
|ISalle said: II had confidence that
would happen and that it win con-
|ltinue.',
Cattle shipments for the first
-four days this week at the IL lead
ling markets were l26, 300 head,
compared with l04.979 week ago
land 1885, .4l4 year ago.
Has stormy Session.
But the sharply reduced cattle
shipments last week and last Mon
day have resulted In q shortage si
beef supplies at many Of the Ma
|ltion,s retail markets.
h Mr.. Disable, after q stormy ses-
|lSion with the cattlemen at the
lstockyards. told the news confer
ence no changes will be needed Ii
lGovernment regulations. The cat
IItle prices were rolled back 10 pei
Icent on May 20 and are scheduled
Ito be rolled back 41a per cent or
August ! and 41a per cent or
October !.
/ "As far as we are concerned :
Mr.. Disable told the cattle feeders
October l is the last rollback or
cattle prices that we plan."
Most Of the feeders contendee
they were unable to replace the
cattle they market and make Z
profit under the rollback. The dis.
tIcussions between the price director
land cattlemen were punctuated al
times by applause. boos. shout!
land hoots.
Request Refused.
At one point Fred Will Ret O.
Malta. H., asked Mr.. Disable If b,
would request feeders in the au.
iience to raise their hands to shov
how many had fewer cattle OF
feed now than q year ago.
Mr.. Disable refused, saying
IF I was here tamong the feed
ers) I'd. raise my hand. too, re
lgardless.p
His statement was greeted b,
boos and hoots.
Most of the feeders contende,
they were unable to replace th
cattle they market and make /,
profit under the rollback. One o
them, Franklin j. Stransky o
Savanna, ILL.,. was applaude,
when he said:
why didn't you put feeder re
j placement cattle under controls Il
protect the feeders?"
There was no reply from MI
4 IDiSalle.
As the meeting broke UP. h
said:
GAS far as this meeting goes.
has been inconclusive. s
Evening star., 1951-06-15

$3.50 for one week; $3.50 for two.
Thot's all II tokes--ond there ore 33e
places voting. Send your check to The
Evening Stor Summer Comp Fund.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-02-03
OUR PRAYERS FOR PEACE

Because of the exgnces and exaspraOns of these crucial
hand there is cali Prayer innovations appearing
So could ascertaned Whites and by
presumed Negroes special
aNego service which the Negroes did not hold Negroes like myself
yond ceiling Negroes welcomed special
@ % 50 O One a a they could 90 little
those o SERIOUS qqOn Wne s we e sHOH n pray peace So TF O
@ ID m I that only sc God 3 ms c
remember keen how previous Negroes welcomed
ed Negroes again relegated her place with
a G so e 5 % sre at
what would do with such peace? Suppose national energies
SUPPOSE could be- While heel
wotd be the s of the
It is not difficult to predict This nation of ours is etrevaby
mighty bad to have the Russians hur this ugly fact into faces
S 9 bs the nay a es s little we can say
w T ID go our Sn e @e @ S hd
rush for the dollar would
ciples for profession na
a % ab rsG thns Of Jesus Christ would Continue
subjugan peoples and the domination of White
might right that the end justifes the
In other words would continue our determination
ing been done has
Nations like must in at the door, for they
today The major premises
which are at variance with teachings the Jesus
Christianity is not principle used by
and nations at their caprice The % Is can 5s
their allegiance Him? Could God afford to release nations
which they seek to evade only repeat
in that they that make them
merely with the consequence of these snsI u
from war but will against brutal and killing
byord and professional chatter? Considering what with
our do we really praying
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-02-03

The Ladies Auxiliary of VFW
Post, 6021N held their regular
meeting January IS. The meeting
was called to order by the Senior
Vice President, Mrs. Rowena
Pinder. After the transaction of
business one new member was
iniated which was Mrs. Effie Las
sister. We are always ready to
welcome new members in to our
organization. Among the members
present were: Mrs. Marie Welters,
Mrs. Edna Carey, Mrs. Freddy
Wilkerson, Dorothy Winder, Mrs.
Jessie Sawyer, Mrs. Zerlina
Reckley, Mrs. Lenora Tyler, Mrs.
Earthabell Robinson, Mrs. Antio-
nette Fernandez, Mrs. Lena Mae
Kenneth, Mrs. Ella Albury, Mrs.
Antonio Thomas, Mrs. MalveaSe
Pinder, Miss Viola Welters, Mrs.
Marie Peters, Mrs. Patience
Thomas, Mrs. Frances Briggs.
The rattle sponsored by the
Ladies Auxiliary on Saturday,
January q was won by Mrs. Ear
thabell Robinson-a 52-piece set
of dishes.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-02-03
IN MEMORIAM

In sad but loving memory of
our dear mother, Mrs. Evelyn
Fisher who departed this life
January 20, 1850 at Key West.
Dearest mother thou hast left us.
Here thy loss we deeply feel,
But tits God that has bereft US
He can all our sorrow heal.
Gone but not forgotten. We
love you but Jesus loves you
best.
Mrs. Dora Wilson, daughter
Mr.. Cyril Fisher, son
a host of grand and great
grand children
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-02-03

The following persons have a
birthday this month: Mrs. Rose
Kissel, Mrs. Verdell Taylor, Mrs.
Elizabeth Cash, Mrs. Hattie Bren-
nan, Mrs. Agnes Albert, Mrs.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-02-03
PAUL t4oo) EPPINeER DIES

The community was shocked to
hear of the sudden death of Mr..
Paul 400" Eppinger who was
rushed to the Monroe County
hospital Sunday night. He died
Monday morning, January goth
at 8 pm.
Mr.. Eppinger was well known
and liked by the citizens of Key
West. He was the janitor of Doug
lass for several years and a
member of st. James Missionary
Baptist Church. He leaves to
mourn a mother and father, Mr..
and Mrs. Eppinger of Homestead
Fla. A number of sisters and
brothers and a host of sorrowing
held on Sunday evening at st.
James Missionary Church.
held on Sunday evening at st.
James Missionary Church.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-02-03

Wilhelmenia Balm, Mrs. Mamie
Allen, Mr.. William Van Dyke Sr.
and Mr.. William Van Dyke, jr.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-02-03

Birthday greetings to Mr..
Joseph Welters who celebrated
his birthday January 80.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-02-03

MIR. and Mrs. Lee Russell and
family lost their home by fire
last week. They were unable to
save anything. The citizens and
the various organizations are
giving donations to the family.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-02-03
Ken West Neu)s
PAGE NINE
BY MRS. FRANCES BRIGGS

The VFW and American Legion
Home Post will present Little
Esther, Johnny Otis and Barrel
House Revue featuring Mel
Walker, Red Lyle. You are invit-
ed also to hear some of your fav-
orite tunes: Double Crossing
Blues" Misery" cupid Boogie"
plus the Four Notes.
Don't forget the VFW Hall
Saturday night, February II
from $50 until. Admission $1.95,
Table reservation see Mr.. Louis
Smith February 10, 900 pm. for
your tables.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1951-02-03

The Regular Fellows Club is
sponsoring their annual miss
Island City" contest.
This contest is open to anyone
from Is to 81 years old.
Anyone wishing to enter the
contest please contact Mr.. Arthur
Sands for further in formation.
The contest will end March 18th
with a Coronation Ball. The fol-
lowing persons have entered the
contest: Misses Rose Albury, Clio
ria Thomas, Florelle Carey, Geo.
ginia Frazas, Gloria Carey, Betty
Towns, Margaret Smith, Edwina
Thomas, Melba Sears, Dorothy
Williams, Joyce Edwards, Frank
iline Deane, Dolores Burgahy,
Eunice Tynes.
The Progressive Social Club
was organized on January "a at
the home Of Mrs. Frances Briggs.
The following officers were elect
ed: Mrs. Francis Briggs, presi-
dent; Mrs. Geneva Walton, vice
president; Mrs. Edna Carey, sec
rotary; Mrs. Kathrine Cleare, as
sistant secretary; Miss Maud
Ashe, treasurer; Mrs. Idalene
Cleare, chaplain; Mrs. Edna Kel-
ly, business manager; Mrs. Rosa
lie Mosley, assistant business
manager; Mrs. Alice Lyle and
Mrs. Bernice Gallagher, social
committee; Mrs. Elizabeth Cash,
and Mrs. Ida Sands, sick COM
Seward seaport record., 1951-02-02

resurvey of portion of adjoining US. Survey No. 317, situated on the shore of Seldovia Bay approxi- mately one mile west of the Town of Seldovia, Alaska, containing 0.80 acres, latitude 59' 25' 43" N. longi- tude 151' A AT" w. at meander corner No. of US. Survey No. 2869 and 1t is now in the files of the Land Office, Anchorage, Alaska.
 Any and all persons claiming adversely any of the above men, toned land should file their ad- verse claim in the local land office, Anchorage, within the period of publication or thirty days there after, or they will be barred by the provisions of the statutes.
 GEORGE A. LINGO,
 Manager Date First Publication Dec. 12, 1850 Date Last Publication Feb. 6, 1851