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The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-10-19
Four Reseued as Fishpatker Sinks in Georgia SiYaif

VANCOUVER, B. C., Oct. 19-lR- The seiner Nanceda rescued four crew members of the fishpacker Western Cloud minutes before the vessel sank in Georgia Strait last night.
 Capt. Cord Baker, Vancouver, and crewmen Eddie Abramson, Bill Gar den and Murdock Jackson were clirging to the wheelhouse when the Nanceda pulled alonside.
 We wouldn't have lasted five minutes in that sea-" Baker said in radio-t telephone interview later.
 Barker said the Western Cloud sprang leak in the engine room as the vessel was proceeding down Georgia Strait between Cape Nudge and Rebecca Reef. He said the water poured in so fast the crew was un- able to reach the leak.
 Barker and the crew took to the wheelhouse to- escape being washed overheard just before the Nanceda came along.
 The packer sank in 83 fathoms of water It was valued at $50,000 and carried a S12,000 cargo of fish.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-10-19
Big Program
 Marks Opening Of New Highway

ANCHORAGE Alaska. Oct. 19-- M-Official opening of the new Anchorage-Seward highway in a ceremony at Girdwood was sched- uled for 2 pm. today.
 The event was to draw notables from many parts of the territory and from Washington, DC.
 The festivities got under way with a dinner-dance here last night.
 The new highway opens the Ke- mai peninsula and the port of Sew ard to the Alaska Highway System -and the Alaska Highway to the States-for the first time.
 It is a 127-mile link through scenic country and over rugged construction obstacles. It includes Il miles of completely new high way and 56 miles of rebuilt roadway.
 The whole route is scheduled for asphalt surfacing next year.
 The highway was financed by the Department of the Interior. The job was done under a three-party agreement of the Alaska Road Commission, the Alaska Railroad and the Bureau of Public Roads.
 Notables expected to take part in the ceremony today include Assistant Interior Secretary Dale E. Doty. Gov. Ernest Gruening, Con- gressional Delegate E. L. Bartlett It. Gen. William E. Kepner and civic leaders of Anchorage and Seward
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-10-19
Atomic Blast Delayed
Mechanical Failure Causes Posfponemenf of Test in Nevada

LAS VEGAS, Nev. Oct. 19-lR- The opening blast of the Atomic Energy Commissions exercise Des- ert Rock was postponed this morn- ing because of mechanical fail- ure.
 The AEC issued this statement in connection with the delay of the hlAst which was originally sched- t...;aa sfor any time afser.5 am. EST "A nuclear detonation scheduled for this morning was postponed be- cause of mechanical fault in key electrical test circuit between the control point and the tower"
 It was the first official confir- nation that the A-weapon was be- ing detonated from a tower. Es- inmates on the height of the steel tower range upwards of 75 feet. But an AEC spokesman declined to comment.
 Weather permitting, we have every confidence that the mech anicaI fault can be fixed in time
 to hold the test tomorrow" the
 spokesman said.
 However, the official word on resumption of the test will not be available until at least 1 am PSF tomorrow morning, at which time t is AEC practice to notify the Civil Aeronautics Administration to close off the surrounding area to all planes.
 Details of the start of Exercise Desert Rock, the first atomic test to utilize army troops, had been cloaked in secrecy.
 The AEC did not indicate whether troops were to be used in the first test.
 The little town of Indian Springs about 35 miles from Yucca Fiat without receiving official notifica- ton, was prepared to ride out the blast. Windows were opened and pictures and brio a brac taken down in an attempt to keep damage tc minimum.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-10-19
Internal Revenue 5uspends Three More Asenis

WASHINGTON, Oct. i9 R The Internal Revenue Bureau to- day suspended three more agents in it's New York office pending an investigation of their testimony to House subcommittee Investigating scandals in the Bureau.
 They were:
 Ralph P. Demayo, who testified yesterday he failed to report $2,000 in race track bet winnings on his own income tax returns.
 Jack Neustadt, who refused to answer subcommittee questions about his financial affairs until he consults his attorney. Rep. King (D-Calif), chairman of the subcom- mittee, said Neustadt had declared his net worth at $2,400 when he joined the bureau in l946 and esti- mated it at $25. 500 when questioned recently.
 William H. Dettmer, Jr., who told the subcommittee he made about $6,500 betting on harness racing in the last five years.
 Late yesterday another Internal Revenue agent in New York was sus- pended. He was Mordecai Miller. who flatly refused to answer some subcommittee questions about his financial affairs.
 Internal Revenue Commissioner John B. Dunlap said all bureau em- ployees have been instructed to CO., operate with the subcommittee in it's inquiry and added: T will not tol- crate the refusal of any employee to comply with our instructions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-10-19
Staie-of-War End With Germany Up 10 President

WASHINGTON, Oct 19-R-A Congressional resolution to end the state. of war with Germany was sent to the White House today. President Truman's approval of the measure was considered certain.
 It was passed by the Senate on l voice vote yesterday after the lawmakers knocked out controv- ersial provision which would have 'eopened for court review negotiat- d settlements for property seized 1nder the wartime trading with the enemy act.
 The joint resolution does not af- feet this country's military and other rights in Germany which evolved from the Nazi war mach ines unconditional surrender in May, 1945.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-10-19
5000 Strike af
 } pIanfs, Toledo
By Associated Press

Six thousand CIO unionists struck five electric Auto-Lite Company plants in Toledo, Ohio, today over wage grievances affecting 27 em- ployees.
 Picket lines were set up at all five plants. No violence was report ed.
 John Begg, chairman of the Auto Lite unit of the CIO United Auto Workers, announced the strike call last night. He accused the company of breaking contract provisions.
 Company President Royce Martin, however, said the union was seeking pay hikes ranging from 20 to 30 cents an hour. Present wage scales were not available.
 He said the company told the union that such increases would force Auto-Lite out of business.
 Begg reported the strike was au- thorized by the unions interna- tional executive committee.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-10-19
Asst. 5eey. Defense Is(ol1ling
Anna Rosenberg Alaska Bound for Study of Mili- tary Manpower Problems

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19-lR-As- sistant Secretary of Defense Anna Rosenberg was on the way to AL aska and the far east war zone today for a study of military man. power problems in the field, and a conference with Gen. Matthew Ridgway, supreme commander of United Nations forces in Korea.
 She told reporters at the airport where she left in a military plane last night that she expected to make inspection visits in Korea, Japan, and Alaska-"wherever there are troops"
 Mrs. Rosenberg is the Defense De- partments chief official on person. mel and manpower She is accom- panied on the trip by Brig. Gen. James Collins, her executive officer.
 In answer to questions, Mrs. Rosenberg said the trip, disclosed only a few minutes before the planes takeoff, had no special significance TOT was it brought about by any sudden development in the U. s. military manpOwer situation in the war zone. She said she had planned to make this trip for long time," but that pressure of work in Washing ton caused postponements.
 Mrs. Rosenberg is concerned with the troop rotation program for Kor- ca, especially With seeing that the military has adequate man power to send replacements to the far east to replace veterans of the long fighting there.
 She expects to be away from Washington about ten days or two weeks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-10-19
The W ashington
 Merry Go Round
tCopy-.ght, 1851. by Bell Syndicate, Inc
 By DREW PEARSON

" ASHINGTON = A man who wasn't there-General Eisenhower was the main topic of discussion at a meeting of Taft-for- President advisers in Washington recently.
 Cincinnati's Ben Tate, head of Standard Brands and a top Taft hacker. made it plain that Taft forces will throw the book at Eisen- hover if he enters the COP Presi- dential race.
 Remarked the usually jovial Tate: "If the general gets in the cam paign, he'll have to take it like any other candidate. Just because he's been in uniform doesn't give him any immunity from the search ing ross-examination of voters.
 Tn fact" continued Tate, i've met Republicans who said they had information about the general that should be made public. I didn't dis cuss it with them, but know Re- publicans generally want to know whether he really belongs to the party, and where he stands on issues that are important to Republicans. l" The question was also raised as to whether Eisenhower is really can didate.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-10-19
Over S4-Bi|Iion Military BiII
 passes Senaie

WASHINGTON. Oct. 1o = R - The Senate today passed $4.020,- 198.000 military construction money bill the last appropriations bill which must go through the Senate before Congress quits.
 Action was by voice vote. The measure now goes into conference with the House. Two other appro- priation bills are in conference and must be acted on by the lawmakers if they are to go home tomorrow. as they hope.
 The Senate sustained the action of its appropriations committee in knocking about $435. 900 900 of the military construction funds out of the Houses $4.42s .357 900 bill.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-10-19
Blame Captain For loss of 45
 In Boat Sinkinq

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19-R-A Coast Guard marine board of inves- tigation today blamed the captain and owner of Long Island sound fishing boat for the Sept. l cap sizing in which 45 persons lost their lives.
 The boat, the Pelican" was com- manded by Capt. Edward Carroll, one of the victims of the tragedy
 The board, making public the re- suits of it's investigations, said there appeared to be no possible evil dence" to refute charges that Car roll had been "imprudent and un- skillful" in the operation of his vessel.
 The board also said he permitted che boat, which should have car ried no more than 2 persons, to be grossly overloaded. It carried GA at the time.
 Tt would appear" tlle board said, that the owner and operator of the Pelican, if alive and able to defend himself, would be subject to serious charges of gross and criminal negli- gence."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-10-19
Pay Raises for
 Federal Workers Are Now Granted
Measure Also Boosts Postal Service Employees Postal Rates Upped

WASHINGTON, Oct l9 - lR ~ The Senate today voted pay raises totaling s673 100000 year to l,6O0.- 900 federal workers. including those in the postal service.
 The raises were provided in com- panion bills, adopted by voice vote and sent to the White House within hours after the House had ap- proved them.
 One of the twin bills provides 10 percent pay boosts, ranging from a minimum of $500 year to a top of $500 year to 1.100,000 federal workers under civil service.
 The House earlier today approved the same bill.
 The raises, affecting an estimated 5000O0 postal workers, range as high as $500 annually for some post masters and supervisors. Hourly workers would receive a raise of 20 cents per hour.
 The estimated annual cost of the bill is $250000.000.
 The postal rate bill doubles the present penny cost to mail post card; hikes charges on second-class mail 30 percent. spread evenly over three years; increases rates on third-class mailing and boosts charges for special services. Parcel post rates are not affected. They were raised recently.
 The bill also contains provision setting up scale of graduated an- nual leave for federal workers, based on length Of service.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-10-19
Big Guns Pound
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Reds StubbornIy Resist ing UN Troops in Almost Every Sector

U. s. STE ARMY HEADQUAR- TIERS, Korea, Oct. 19-tR--Allied hig guns pounded Kumsong today as tank-supported LIN. Infantry men fought to within two miles of the former Red bastion on the central front.
 Reds stubbornly resisted attack ing United Nations troops in almost every fighting sector. Allies failed to take two hills on the western front in day-long battles.
 Planes, tanks and Infantry men battled fresh Chinese re- placements deeply entrenched in the last major ridge line south of Kumsong. The Reds used heavy mortar and artillery fire in an attempt to slow JUN. In- fantrymen pushing northward in the seventh day of their central offensive.
 But southwest of Kumsong, Allied ground forces captured two hills against surprisingly light resist ance," a briefing officer reported. Fifty-two Chinese were taken pris- oner.
 Artillery supporting the Kumsong offensive fired 1000 rounds into the Communist road hub.
 Fiercest resistance was south east of Kumsong. Air strikes, tank fire and Infantry assaults failed to budge Reds clinging to a sharp, high peak overlooking a valley.
 Entrenched Chinese on the vest ern front held two hills northwest of Yonchon against day-long Allied assaults. On one hill troops fought at hand grenade range for more than two hours before U N. Infan- trymen pulled back. A ten hour Allied assault was beaten off the other hili.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-10-19
Small Alaska Boy Hurt in Tumble On Baranof

SEATTLE. Oct. 19-R-A four year-old Palmer, Alaska, boy was taken unconscious to the Childrens' Orthopedic Hospital yesterday after 2 two-deck tumble here from the rail of the Baranof
 The hospital listed Daniel Hanks as in serious condition with head injuries. However, his doctor said, he seems to be responding favor ably to treatment.
 The boy was sliding on the rail or leaning against it when he lost his footing and plummeted 30 feet to the floor of the second deck be- low him. his father, William D. Hanks. said. The accident occurred only a few hours before the Bara- nof docked here Wednesday.
 The Hanks were enroute with Daniel and two other children from Palmer to Salt Lake City.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-10-19
UP TAXES GO


 WASHINGTON. Oct. 19 = M - With the passage by the House of lhe tax measure and with President Truman's signature. income taxes for nearly every one will rise Nov. 1. Excise. or sales. taxes on gaso- line, liquor. automobiles, household gadgets and many other items also will go up. s...,ss s..,
 House approval recouped for the administration the stunning setback of Tuesday when similar bill was rejected by Q vote of 204 to 157.
 It also removed one of the last major blocks to adjournment of Congress.
 Leaders are aiming to wind up the session tomorrow.
 Right from the start of the voting soday. it was apparent that many of he Democrats who joined in Tues days tax revolt were ready to swing to support of the new mea- sure.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-10-19
.0keh Batk Pay Raise for ASI
 

SEATTLE, Oct. 19-(R-A IS per- cent wage increase for some 700 to 800 cannery workers employed last season in Bristol Bay by the Alaska Salmon Industry. Inc, was approved by the regional Wage Stabilizatior Board yesterday.
 The board, meeting for the first time to consider cases, disposed of II cases. Harold Tipton. informa- tion officer, reported. The board has more than 700 cases pendin, before it and was meeting again today.
 The 12-man board voted 10 to 2 to approve the cannery increase Two industry members dissented. Other workers in the salmon indus try already received similar wage increases. some unions negotiating agreement before the wagel freeze went into effect, January 26.
 The cannery workers are mem bers of Local 46, Cannery Workers Union. an affiliate of the Seafarers International Union (AFL).
 A spokesman for the salmon in- dustry said individual canning com panies will compute the additional wages due the workers and make payment as soon as possible. He said payment likely will be made within 30 days.
 There was no estimate available of the total of the additional wages due the workers as a result of the boards approval.
 Seasonal guarantees paid the workers were increased in various categories from $445 to $511.50, from $470 to $54050 and from $560 to S644. The various hourly scales were in- creased from $142 to S1.63. from s16O to $1.84 and from $l.70 to S196.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-10-19
Guns BrisiIe In Seeihing Suez Area

CAIRO, Egypt, Oct. 199- R = Backed by growing sea, land and air forces, Britain frightened her hold on the strife-ridden Suez Can- al area today and moved against Egyptian officials in the vast Su- dan area south of Egypt.
 As British naval guns trained on the Suez. authoritative sources here said the Sudan's British Gov crnor General, Sir Robert c. Howe, had ordered two top Egyp- tian officials not to return to their posts there for the time be- ing lon grounds of public order
 Local newspapers said the Egyp- tian government had ordered the officials back to Khartoum.
 Britain and Egypt control the Su- dan jointly under an 1899 agree men which the Egyptian Parlia- ment tore up Monday night at the same time it cancelled the treaty permitting limited British garri- sons along the Suez. The British said they would recognize neither one-sided action.
 The officials. reportedly barred from Sudan were Brig. Gen. Abdel Fattah Bisheri, chief Egyptian staff officer there, and Mohammed Ab- dul Hadi, controller general of ed ucaticn. They were reported nl Cairo.
 Pro-Egyptian leaaers in Khart- Oum were reported trying to form a coalition of all parties to sup FOrt the Egyptian Parliament's proclamation of King Farouk as ruler of Egypt and the Sudan.
 The ro-government newspaper Al Balagh reported here that Brit ish authorities in the Sudan hac banned all assemblies and threat ened force against any violators.
 At the northern end of the Suez Canal, meanwhile, British cruiser anchored last night off Port Said It was the H.M.S. Gambia.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-10-19
}totk Quotations

NEW YORK. Oct. 19-iH-Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 3A, American Can TIT. American Tel and Tel. 157*. Anaconda N48la. Douglas Aircraft Glh, General Electric SITS. General Motors 5lss. Goodyear 45A, Kenne- colt 83k. Libby McNeill and Libby g, Northern Pacific 58A. Standard Oil of California 5lA. Twentieth Century Fox 22A. US. Steel 43. Pound s2.80, Canadian Exchange 953lA.
 Sales today were 1.990, 900 shares.
 Averages today were as follows: industrials 269.68. rails 83.79, util- ities 46.23.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-10-19
If You Don't
 Think Christmas Is Coming!

Christmas is coming-not only because the geese are getting fat but because Fish and Wildlife men will be out in the woods this week end cutting two dozen Christmas trees for the Pribilof Islands.
 The MS Penguin, making it's last voyage before Christmas to the tree- less seal islands, will arrive Sum- day. Its cargo will include toys and holiday goodies for the island CTS.
 Operation Christmas Tree will be handled by the crew of the Brant and under the direction of Captain Jim Collins the trees will be cut on Saturday. The Penguin, skippered by Dan Drotning will sail for the Pribilofs on Monday It is a ten day voyage from Juneau to the islands.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-10-19

WASHINGTON. Oct. 19 = R1 = House administration leaders today temporarily sidetracked the $6,691,- C00,0O0 tax bill in tactical move designed to give time for picking I'D badly-needed votes.
 A vote on the tax bill still is in prospect some time during the af- ternoon..
 After calling the House into ses- sion at II a.m.--an hour earlier than usual-to act on the tax bill, the leaders suddenly decided to bring up ahead of it two govern ment pay raise bills and a postal rate increase measure.
 Speaker Rayburn, who disclosed the sudden shift in plans, said he was confident the tax bill would pass today. He expected to pick up recruits from both the Demo- crats and Republicans.
 Some other supporters of the bill were less optimistic.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-10-19
Men Are Moi Fuddy-Bunnies Says Department
By the Associated Press

The Department of Agriculture has discovered what many a wife may have suspected all along. The ladies like to lead the way, fashion wise. But the men :. they aren't really fuddy- -duddies. but they shy away from the new and the extreme. The average man, the department finds in clothing survey. just wants to look like good :. sub stantial successful businessman.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-10-19
Ship Movements

Baranof scheduled to sail from Seattle today.
 Denali due southbound sometime Sunday.
 Freighter Coastal Monarch sched- uled northbound Sunday.
 Princess Louise scheduled to sail from Vancouver Saturday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-10-19
BruneIle Loses
 Income Tax Case

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 = R = The US. Court of Appeals upheld yesterday the federal tax courts findings that M E. s. Brunelle of Anchorage. Alaska. had an income .ax deficiency of $305.37 for 1945 md a similar deficiency of $3l6.92 for 1946
 Brunelle had appealed.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-10-19
FOREST SERVICE
 MEN FETURN HERE

The Forest Service boat Ranger Ten" with skipper Clarence Wit tanen and ranger Lacy Johnson arrived back in town this past week end. Business was conducted at Youngs Bay. Hoonah, Humpback Creek, Burnt Point. Excursion Inlet, Elfin Cove, Pelican, Saloma Point and Idaho Inlet.