davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-04-21
ARE CLIMBING UP
 p. {. LEAGUE
By Associated Press

Contrary to preseason dope, the Sacramento Solons might bear some close watching in the Coast League pennant chase.
 Joe Gordon's hard-hitting mix ture of rockies and veterans rappeu San Diego, ' to 4, last night. IL was the ninth win in the last l4 starts for the Solons, now only four games off Portland's pace.
 Oakland edged into second place by downing San Francisco, 9-7, and shaved Portland's lead to three and one-half games. The Beavers bowed to Seattle, 6-2, in 13 innings.
 Hollywood's to win over Los Angeles left the Stars, San Diego and Sacramento in virtual third place tie. And that's a spot few expected to see Gordon's crew in at this or any other juncture.
 Mary Grissom of Seattle was the twirling standout, stopping Portland with five hits over the l3-lnnlng route and flaming 12 batters. He pitched no-hit ball for the last seven innings and finally won when his mates got to Marine Pieretti for four runs in the final frame to break 2-all tie.
 Bud Sheeley was the Rainier bat ting hero. He tied the game up with a homer in the seventh and con- tributed a two-run double to the winning rally.
 Oakland's Earl Harrist, kayoed in a start "A hours earlier, pitched a fine seven-inning relief job, holding San Francisco to one run and six hits.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-04-21
lP0RTSMEN WILL
 SPONSOR TROUT
 DERBY FOR KIDS

Plans are underway by the Ter ritorial Sportsmen. Inc. to launch a Junior Trout Derby for youngsters. The decision was made last eve ming at a board of directors meet ing. Details are being worked out and further announcement will be made regarding age limits, time, and location of area to be fished.
 Reports that fishermen have been fishing in the restricted areas near the inlet and outlet of Aux Lake where Canadian grayling had heen planted by the Sportsmen last fall, were discussed
 In the interests of better fishing for the Juneau area, it was deci- ded to appeal to the sportsmansf1ip of fishermen to refrain from fish ing in the restricted areas of Aux Lake and Youngs Lake where the grayling were planted. It is planned to continue the grayling planting. in the Juneau area as soon as the weather permits.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-04-21
NEWS ITEMS
 FROM 5ITkA
Special Correspondence)

SITKA, Alaska, April 15--At the Council meeting Tuesday evening, a report from City Clerk Calvin dashed the city''s hopes of getting Public Works funds for street, side walk, sewer and drainage repairs for this year. In response to an in quiry from the City of Sitka, the Public Works Bureau replied that all funds for this year were already allocated.
 However, it was revealed that the City could bond itself for an ad- ditional $180,000 and the improve ments contemplated would approxi- mate $150,000. MT Calvin was asked to write several bonding companies regarding interest rates. etc.
 At the request of the Hospital Administration Board, Council au- thcrized the expenditure of $3669 for additional equipment for the SJ-Community Hospital from funds already transferred to the Hospi- tai maintenance account.
 In reply to the City's request for advance planning funds for the new grade school building, the city was informed that Donald Wilson, director for Alaska, would arrive in Sitka shortly, when the matter could be discussed further.
 Appointments to the Planning Council were approved Councilman Kidd reported that recent tele- phonne conversation with the pres ident of the SPU Board indicated that an increase in tax payments to the City is possible and also that a plan to provide the city with light and power at cost is con- templated
 A request by Bill Lentz for some levelling sf streets at the Cottages so that residents might more cas- fly build sidewalks was referred to the Street Committee.
 Representing the Legion, Clyde Hager and Charles Whittimore ap- peared to request the city to make 3 sewer connection to the Legion Hall and promised financial and labor help for the installation.
 Superintendent of Schools, T. J. Cole appeared with a request for authorization to spend $10,00O of the tobacco tax fund to move the west wall of the school gymnasium sixteen feet for additional seating capacity and also more floor space for P. E. classes. Councilmen Kidd. DeAr,nond and Hope were appoin- ted to study the need and possi- bility and report at the next meet ing.
 Council unanimously accepted the offer of grant of land at the old CB camp, from the Dan Moller estate, for city ball park and re- creation area.
 It wes decided that definite in- Formation should be gotten on the date the Bureau of Public Works plans to start work on the Saw Mill Creek road with the possibil- ity of using their equipment on city streets, etc. If an arrangement could be worked out, the city might be able to finance the work without government help.
 The Police report showed 95 calls answered, 10 arrests and $377 col lected in fines. Bills totaling $1,- 344.l0 were authorized to be paid.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-04-21
LAD GETS DUNKING

A wet and shivering nine-year- old boy was fished out of the water at the city dock by Richard Willard yesterday noon. Raymond Johnson, SIT West 9th Street, fell out of a boat in which he was playing. Will lard happened to see him and im- mediately retrieved him. Joe Peter son bundled the dripping lad into his car and took him to the Gov ernment Hospital.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-04-21
.!as|!!]i4Az&lfa ;
bosion Box Disappoinfs
 Fans of B. B.
By Associated Press

Who stole the Fenway Park left field wall or what's the matter with the Boston Red Sox?
 That's the puzzler for the good citizens of Boston.
 The Sox, perennial preseason fav- orites to waltz to the American League pennant, are in deep freeze.
 Steve O'Neill's men entered the season with II straight exhibition victories and their long suffering followers licked chops, anticipating terrific start. But alas, the Sox still are wallowing in the dust, look ing for victory No. l.
 They began by dropping two games to the world champion Tanks in New York, scoring only once in the process.
 Yesterday they opened their home season and it appeared that their spiked guns would smoke and belch as of old. Victory seemed lead pipe cinch.
 The factors that pointed to a sure-fire Red Sox victory were:
 1. The Sox were back on their home lot with that chummy left field wall, a haven for their ave- some right handed hitters.
 2. They were to meet the Phila- delphia Athletics. The As, dead last in 1850. had lost p straight games at Fenway Park, not win ming in Boston since Sept. 12, 1948.
 3. Alex Kellner, 20-game loser in 1850 and lefthander to boot, was to pitch for the As. A left handler goes the route and beats the Sox in Boston only once ln blue moon. Hal Newhouser of De- troit and Gene Bearden of Wash ington were the only ones to perform that feat last year.
 4. Mel Parnell was to pitch for Boston. Marvellous Mel had racked up the As 10 straight times.
 But Kellner stunned a crowd of II ,461 fans by turning back the star studded Sox, 6-3, permitting only four hits along the way.
 Kermit Wahl broke up the game in the eighth inning. Wahl belted a two-out two-run double and SCOT ed the clincher when the usually reliable Dom DiMaggio dropped Joe Tipton's liner.
 The Tanks ran into snag in Washington, dropping a day-night doubleheader to the Washington Senators, 5-3, and 8-4.
 The double triumph put the Mats in first by a half game over the Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox scored their third straight triumphs in the afternoon.
 Bob Teller came up with a neat five hitter as he pitched the In- dians to Al victory over the hap less St. Louis Browns before 48,3l6 fans in Cleveland's home opener.
 Randy Gumpert pitched Chicago to a 50 three-hit victory over the Detroit Tigers before 8,731 at Chi cago. Gumpert helped his cause by driving in two runs.
 The Brooklyn Dodgers spoiled the day for the Giants and 30,870 fans by downing the New Workers, 7-3. at the Polo Grounds. The Boston Braves nipped the Phils, 2-l, be- fore 17,423 fans in Philadelphia Don Newcombe tanned the Giants on five hits. Max Surkont sur rendered only two hits and drove home the winning run with fly ball as the Braves shaded the Phils. ! Gerry Staley scattered nine hits as the Cards opened their home season with a 5-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs in St. Louis under the ,o1, +c
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-04-21
5kIIERS TO CLIMB
 MI. BRADLEY SUN.

Juneau ski clubbers still contend that the best ski conditions of the season exist at the present time, and to prove their point at least six ae- tive members will be on the high slopes again tomorrow. To try new terrain the board riders will climb the slopes of Mt. Bradley using the southeast approach for their ascent. A large natural ski bowl will be crossed at a point approximately half way during the climb where the group will test snow conditions on several long high speed runs. Lunch time will find the group perched on the top-most peak of the mountain with wonderful view to be enjoyed while the nose bag operation takes place.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-04-21
(|!|gGB'
----=---..---..-....-..

The final night of bowling by the Thursday Nighters on the Elks all leys finished with Casters team showing Pacific Northern under for the top seat. Sweeney's Bar took third spot from Alaska Coastal
 High game was rolled by Chuck Porter, 215. Chuck also rolled high series, 554, Jim Wilber, 5l9, Geo. Taylor 506.
 All bowlers remember the ban quet Saturday, April 28. for pre- sentation of trophies and prizes.
 Last nights team and individual scores follow:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-04-21
B.B.5fAR5

Stars of yesterdays games are:
 Batting Kermit Wahl. Ath- letics, ended As 22-game losing streak at Fenway Park with two run double in eighth for 6-3 victory.
 Pitching Max Surkont Braves, turned back champion Phiilies with two hits, 2-1.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-04-21

H. c. and J. w. Read, with the Consolidated Mining and Smelling Co. of Creston, B, c. are, stopping at the Gastineau Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-04-21

AHtl0ulCenentS arrlVeQ tnlS Week of the birth of first child, Mich ael, weighing six pounds. six oun- ces, to MT. and Mrs. Harry Dreis- tach, Jf., at Sand Point, Idaho Former Stka residents, MT. Dreis- bach fished locally and Mrs. Dreis- bach was employed at the office of the Sitka Cold Storage.
 A fourth child, Martha Emma, weighing eight and a half pounds, was born to MT. and Mrs. Frank Wright, April 6. at their Front Street home. MT. Wright is local fisherman.
 Ella Mae, weighing eight pounds, was born to MT. and Mrs. Bill Hol- lywood, April 9, at SJ-Community Hospital. The baby is their third child. MT. Hollywood is head sawyer at the Columbia Lumber Mill.
 Mrs. Jean Garter received wire this week, announcing the arrival of her first grandson, Bruce Allen, born to MT and Mrs Jack Ogan. April II, in Spokane, Washington.
 A first child, Flora Mathilda, weighing eight pounds, was born to MT and Mrs. James Williams, April l2, at SJ-Community Hospital. MT. Williams is an ANS employee on the Island.
 A first child, Bartont Austin. Jr., weighing eight pounds two ounces, was born to MT. and Mrs. Barton Sollars, April 13. at SJ-Commun- ity Hospital. MT. Sollars mother arrived in time for the event, from her home in California and plans to spend a few weeks getting ac- quainted with her only grandson.
 On April 10, a marriage license was issued to Beatrice I. McCrac- ken, clerk at the Sitka Bazaar, and Frederick J. Baughn, manager of the Moose Bowling Alleys.
 Andy Johnson, partner in the Triune Service and proprietor of the Sitka Electric Company. left this week for Anchorage where he will be employed on an Army con- struction project during the sum- mer.
 John Townsend, electrician, re- signed from the ANS, to go to An cho4age with MT. Johnson.
 Stacy Forum, left this week for Anchorage to be inducted into the Army. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. Sam Forum.
 Ate t#af
 Mr and Mrs. Leighton Hoover returned this week from winter vacation in the States, having travelled as far as Florida. MT. Hoover is local fisherman.
 s9g a
 Jack Conway returned this week fromsa a months visit with his fam fly in Seattle. A guest at bis home this weekend is P. s. Ganty of Pelican.
 A surprise stork shower was given for Mrs. Jack Gottschalk last weekend by a group of friends at the home of Mrs. Tom Sinnett. Canasta was played after the gifts were opened.
 Mrs. Paul Jacoty and Mrs. Roy Tressler were hostesses at a stork shower for Mrs. Tom Cameron Tuesday evening at the Tressler home. A buffet supper was served after the gifts were unwrapped.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-04-21
FROM SEATTLE

MT. and Mrs. M. J. Thome of Se- attle are registered at the Baranof Hotel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-04-21

ea nna FROM FAfRBANKsSf h
 Henry Parker of Fairbanks is registered at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-04-21
HAYNES VISITOR

Mrs. William Hayden of Haines is stopping at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-04-21

EMPIRE WANT ADS PAY-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-04-21
FIGHTD0pE

Fights last night resulted as fol- lows:
 New York = Kid Gavilan. 150. Havana, outpointed Aldo Minelli, 152, Italy, 10.
 Indianapolis Andy Anderson, 15s. Indianapolis. outpointed Joe Arthur, 1856, Indianapolis, 10.
 Hollywood = Fabela Chavez, 127, Los Angeles, outpointed Bobby Bell, 126, Youngstown. O., 10.
 Phoenix - Charlie Salas, 150, Phoenix, outpointed Lou Joseph, 150, Seattle, 10.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-04-21
SQUARE DANCE FESTIVAL
 IN DOUGLAS TONIGHT

A large and colorful crowd is expected to be on hand tonight for the second annual Gastineau Channel Square Dance Festival to- night in the Douglas Gym. Danc- ing begins at pm.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-04-21

A fourth child, Martha Emma weighing eight and a half pounds was born to MT. and Mrs. Frank Wright, April 6. at their Front Street home. MT. Wright is a local fisherman.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-04-21

Announcements arrived this week of the birth of a first child, Mich ael, weighing six pounds, six oun- ces, to MT. and Mrs. Harry Dreis- tach, Jf,, at Sand Point, Idaho. Former Stka residents, MT. Dreis- bach fished locally and Mrs. Dreis- bach was employed at the office of the Sitka Cold Storage.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-04-21

Ella Mae, weighing eight pounds, was born to MT. and Mrs. Bill Hol- lywood, April 9, at SJ-Community Hospital. The baby is their third child. MT. Hollywood is head sawyer at the Columbia Lumber Mill.
The Valley settler. (Palmer, Alaska) 1937-195?, 1951-12-28
I1OMEMAKERS NEWS

We have had two let
ters from our homo dom
ons tration agent, Mary
lou Lashbrook, in hich
she stated that the III
representative Joyce
Dinke1, was q very good
do logate. She entered
into all activities and
has made many friends.
She even appeared on
"a tolevision show, which
puts her way ahead Of
most Alaskans who have
yet to sec telovi ion.
Miss Lashbrook did
not say whom she planned
to return, but indicat-
led it would be in the
near future.
The 1880 Homemakers
&c lub entertained their
hus bands at g Chri tmas
dinner parity last Thurs
day evening at St.John's
Church..
After an exc llent
turkey dinner the even-
ing was spont with gam les.
The Valley settler. (Palmer, Alaska) 1937-195?, 1951-12-28

Margaret Conway, Net
tie Smi thu, Betty 10
Riddle and Curt ice Faw-
Icett are spending part
of this week at Curry.
They left for Curry
on Wedne sday Of this
week, plan to do some
skiing and return on
Sat urday's train.
TERRITORIAL CONTEST
be given cash prizes
and a trip to Wa shing-
ton, DC, to receive
the awards from Presi-
dent Harry S. Truman,
during the spring month
! ALASKA NATIONAL GUARD
TO START NEW YEAR WITH
CAMP
Approxima to ly two
hundred fly off icers
and men Of the First
and Sec ond Sc out Ba t.
ia lions are to begin
fold ira lining at Fort
Ric Ia rds on. Training
is to start January u,
and to continue through
January twenty-seven,
1852.
This marks the s tart
Of the Alaska Ma tiona1
Guard fiold training
The Valley settler. (Palmer, Alaska) 1937-195?, 1951-12-28

and fami ly Of Palmer,
and Bobby Meehnn also Of
Pa liner. Mrs. Cooper and
Mr.. Leppanen are sister
and brother Of Mrs. Wir-
Mrs. Carl ME Ike, who
has been q Coop ON :
ployee in the Trading
Post for qui tie some time
has asked for and re-
ceived a leave Of alb
sence for the month of
January.
MIJBSTONES IN THE MARCH
OF TINE cont inued from
pago 2
mombor a worry Happy New
Year, and to all Of our
Gus t omors and friends
VIC oxtond the soas on's
greetings for q Happy,
Prosperous 1862.
CIR .Ras sen,
HOMEMLEERs CALENDAR
FOL January, 1852
ChoocholIo meets at Mrs.
Trova Hardago Jan. Il l..
Butte meets at Mrs. Eva
Plumloy, Jan 10.
Pa Ina ST LA mo cts at Mrs .
Rob Eiolko, Jan.8.
1898 moots at Mrs. O.
Onkka, Jan. 9.
Glac Ter view meet at
Mrs. Fay Hoffman, Jan IS
Wa silla meets at Miss
Ruthe Gus ter, Jan. :.
Sourdough meets at Mrs.
Nan Curtis, Jan. 8.
Rive rbond meets at Mrs.
LIP. Rorriso on, Jan. II.
The hospital fund thi S
Weok had reached q net
total Of $8, 72l.98 ac-
n :
The Valley settler. (Palmer, Alaska) 1937-195?, 1951-12-28

The Elmo Wirtanen home
in North Pa liner was the
scene Of much gatety on
Chris tmas Day. Guests
inc luded Mr.. and Mrs.
Jack Cooper and family
of Anchorage, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Leppanen and
family Of Sutton, Mr..
and Mrs. Alvin Brager
and fami ly Of Pa liner,
and Bobby Meohnn also OF
Pa liner. Mrs. Cooper anc
Mr.. Leppanen are sister
and brother Of Mrs. Wir-
tanen.
The Valley settler. (Palmer, Alaska) 1937-195?, 1951-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs D. Yves t.
brook have purcha ed
the Fabian Blom farm
near Wasil liza and plan
to raise chickens.
The Valley settler. (Palmer, Alaska) 1937-195?, 1951-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. E Bryant
and Pa tricia LAVA ltors
Of Anchorage were holi-
day guests q t the Mears
home in Pa liner.
The Valley settler. (Palmer, Alaska) 1937-195?, 1951-12-28

program for the year
1852. The Alask Nat
ional Guard has sue cess
fully C omp leted q SER
les of field training
camps held this year
starting with field
training above the Arc
tic Giro lie by mombers
Of the First Scout Bat
TALON, ending Septon-
Der GOTH, fol loved by
the 2O7th Infantry Bat
TALON (Sep) Camp Wlic h
ended DC tober 9th. at
Fort Richards on, and
the 2O8th Infantry Bat
TALON (Sep) Camp at
Mondonhal II Glacier,
Juneau, which ended on
December 9th.
Miss Elsie Taylor be-
came the bride Of Dave
Philo on Saturday even-
ing. Miss Taylor is a
teacher in the Wasilla
School and Mr.. Fhilo is
emp loyed at the Cream
cry in Palmer.
The Valley settler. (Palmer, Alaska) 1937-195?, 1951-12-28
GAME HEARINGS ANNOUNCED

lGANE HEAhI NGO ANNOpNC FL
Hearings will be held
in Pa liner, on January
5th., at 1890 pm. in
the Sport smen's room in
the Recreation Ha
lqo HEAD UNIT
at them or take them
home. Any que ions re
tgarding cancer may be
to her at Box
| at the local post off
ice or anything adore S s.
led to the local cane er
unit wi II reach her.
James Teters of Pa liner
is confined to his home
thi S week due to i'll
mess. Mr.. Teters is en-
Iployed by the Bureau.
The Nome nugget., 1951-08-17
Auditor Refuses Honor Alaska
 "Navy" Vouchers

JUNEAU, (P) - Alaska's terri torial Navy" has hit reef in the auditors office.
 The navy" is ferry, operated under the highway department. It was former navy LSM.
 Auditor Neil Moore has refused to honor two vouchers-$2, 300 for insurance and $500 in fines levied by the Coast Guard because freight was hauled on the craft when it's papers were disallowed.
 Insurance is on a $40,000 valu- ation; also for $1OO,OO0 liability.
 The policy was issued May ' to run to May 2, 1852.
 We didn't buy the ferry until June 19," Moore said.
 The ferry, the NV. Chilkoot, was bought when the private owners couldn't make it pay. It runs between Juneau and Haines, with stops at SkagWay. / Moore says he has diSalloWed the vouchers because the owners at the time were Steve Homer, of Haines, Robert Sommers, of Ju- neau, and associates.
 The Chilkoot arrived here from a Seattle overhaul. The Coast Guard reported it found freight aboard. That started the tangled case.
The Nome nugget., 1951-08-17
U. s. and Philippines In Mutual Defense Treaty

WASHINGTON, (P) - Tn e United States and the Philippines announced agreement on a mu- tual defense treaty pledging each nation to tact to meet the com- mon dangers" in event of an armed attack on the other.
 The announcement, made sim ultaneously here and at Manila, said that the defense agreement will embody commitments which already exist between the United States and the Philippines. These result from agreements on Ameri- can use of bases in the islands and American aid in building up Philippine armed forces.
 The American-Philippine treaty is one of four now projected for signing next month in connection with the establishment of a Japa- nese peace.
The Nome nugget., 1951-08-17
Optimistic Russia May Launch Surprise
 Atomic Attack on U. $.

WASHINGTON, (P Senator Hill O-Ala) has warned the Sen ate there is great danger" Rus sia might become Over-optimistic and launch a surprise atomic at- tack on America.
 This warning was pointed up by Senate information that Rus sia has out-stripped the U. s. in pilots and planes and has a 2O,OOO- plane air force and a 100000 man ground force.
 These estimates of Soviet strength were contained in a staff memo covering highlights of re- cent conferences in Paris between a nine-member Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee and Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower and mem bers of his staff.
The Nome nugget., 1951-08-17
N o T I C E.

Dr. w. E. Pietsch of Waterloo, Iowa, director of the Alaska Evan gelization Society, has arrived in the city and will be here for sev- eral days. The Nome Gospel Mis- sion here in the city is one of the branch works of the ABS.
 We invite you to the services on Friday night and also those on the Lords Day. Dr. Pietsch is known from coast to coast in the States as a Bible teacher and preacher. Come to the services and hear the messages from this servant of God.
The Nome nugget., 1951-08-17
President Truman Blasts "Hate-MOngers"

WASHINGTON, (P-President Truman's blast at "hate-mongers'' brought challenge from Senator Mccarthy R-Wis) Wednesday for 1852 political showdown on his communists in government charges.
 MT. Truman dedicated the new Washington headquarters of the American Legion with a punch packed attack on those he said "are trying to create fear and suspicion among us by the use of slander, improved accusations and just plain lies"
 Mccarthy, accepting the desig- nation, flung a challenge back at the President. He said:
 "If Truman wants to make the fight against communism-which he calls .McCarthyism-an issue in the campaign, will welcome it."
 Tn his speech, MT. Truman as- sailed people he said claim to be against communism but are "chip- ping away at our basic freedoms just as insidiously and far more effectively than the communists have ever been able to do."
The Nome nugget., 1951-08-17

The lighting was dim, the music soft in this smart midtown cock tail lounge. The pretty young thing at the bar had downed four martinis. The gentleman next to her, hoping to strike up an ac- quaintance, inquired, "Would five make you dizzy?"
 Brightly she replied, "The price is right, but the names Daisy"
The Nome nugget., 1951-08-17

Many a small boy is the kind of a kid his mother wouldn't want him to play with.