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Evening star., 1951-08-06

told police that a bandit robbed
him Of $500. Police charged Mr..
Cooperman with making q false
report. They said he admitted
the charge and forfeited $100 coll
lateral.
Relatives, however, insisted to.
day that Mr.. Cooperman's pre-
vious story was true, and that he
admitted the charge only to es-
cape further police questioning.
Police said the bandit, a stocky
white man about 5 feet 8 inches
tall and wearing a brown suit,
came into the liquor store shortly
before midnight Saturday.
Asher Pomerantz, Mr.. Cooper
mans partner, was preparing to
close the store when the man
came in and ordered a bottle Of
wine. Mr.. Pomerantz told police
the man had been in the store
three hours earlier asking about
the wine and about the stores
closing time.
Shouted Warning of Gun.
Mr.. Pomerantz noticed that the
bandit had a gun in his pocket.
He shouted warning in Yiddish
to his partner, and ran toward
the front of the store.
The bandit whipped out the
automatic and fired one shot
toward the fleeing partner. That
shot struck Abram Kashta, %, Of
423 Nicholson street NV, the
clerk, who was reported in crit
ical condition this morning in
Casualty Hospital with a bullet
wound in the abdomen.
Mr.. Pomerantz made good his
escape and fled to sanctuary in a
building across the street.
MIR. Cooperman, meantime,
scooped up a bag containing be-
tween $45 and $50, and fled from
the store. The bandit pursued him.
Mr.. Cooperman raced toward a
Navy Yard street car rs feet away,
shouting. "it's a holdup! Look out!
He's got a gum"
Homer C. Manning, 49, of the
Shirley Duke apartments, Alexan-
dria, operator of the streetcar,
said he at first believed Mr..
Cooperman was running to board
the streetcar.
Halted Streetcar.
He halted the car and opened
the door. The slayer was close
behind Mr.. Cooperman, and fired
a volley. Of shots. Five of the
bullets struck Mr.. Cooperman, and
Mr.. Manning was nicked in the
neck and arm.
Mr.. Cooperman fell dead on the
loading platform, still clutching
the money sack. The bandit fed
without waiting to gather in the
loot
The entire homicide squad with
assistance from other departments
was assigned to work on the case.
Detectives theorized that Mr.,
Cooperman's tale of robbery the
week before may have contributed
to the shaving. leading the bandit
to believe that large sums of
money were kept around the store.
Funeral services for Mr.. Cooper
man. who lived at 1409 Varnum
street NV, were to be at 8 pm.
'oday IN Danzansky's funeral
home, with burial in Beth Sholom
Cemetery
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Re.
,ecca Cooperman; daughter.
Sylvia Cooperman, and son, Irv-
ng Cooperman, all of the Varnum
street address. Mr.. Cooperman
vas a Mason and a member of
Beth Sbolom Congregation. He
vas a native of Russia, and had
ived in Washington about SO
,ears.
Evening star., 1951-08-06
Candidates on Rudio

The two Arlington candidates
for Commemorative Attorney
will speak tonight over Radio
Station WEAM. William j. Mas
san will speak at 1880 and the in
cumbent. Denman T. Rucker, will
take the air at $3.50.
Evening star., 1951-08-06
Arlington Urged
To Cast Record
Primary Vote
Lively Races Expected
To Draw Big Number
To Polls in Fuirfux


Arlington residents today were
urged to turn out the largest pri-
mary vote in the history of the
county when they go to the polls
tomorrow.
Arlington has 31,561 registered
voters. OF this number, between
5000 and 5000 are expected to
vote tomorrow.
Harrison Mann. chairman of
the Democratic Executive Com
mittee. said that the people should
not fail to express their opinions
in the contests for Common
wealth's attorney, commissioner of
revenue. treasurer and county
court Judge.
Incumbents Unopposed.
Nominees for the Legislature
also will be selected tomorrow but
the incumbents are unopposed.
They are State Senator Charles r.
Fenwick and Delegates j. May
nard Magruder and George
Damn.
Members Of the County Demo-
cratic Committee will be chosen.
Republicans are not holding q
primary. They made their nomi-
nations for the November election
at party mass meeting last June.
The Independents have named
two candidates to run for the two
vacancies on the County Board.
Democrats will not vote on
board nominees tomorrow but are
scheduled to hold a convention to
name two candidates for these
posts. ...s
In Alexandria, Armistead
Boothe is unopposed for the DEM
ocratic denomination to the House
Of Delegates seat from that city.
Big Fairfax Vote Seen.
Lively contests for the State
Senate, House of Delegates and for
some of the seats on the Board of
Supervisors are expected to bring
a fairly large number Of Fairfax
County Democrats to the polls in
tomolrow's primary.
Outcome Of two Of the races
the Senate and House-will show
how much control the courthouse
organization" retains over the
voters.
Principal interest is focused on
the efforts Of John A. K. Donovan,
a leader Of the liberal wing Of the
party, to unseat State Senator
Andrew w. Clarke, stalwart in the
organization of Senator Byrd and
Representative Smith.
The same factions are pitted in
the House contest. Delegate Ed
win Lynch is making his fourth
attempt to overcome political
sniping from the county organiza-
ton In his campaign for renomi-
nation over James Keith, Fairfax
attorney. Mr.. Lynch has sue
ceeded twice and lost twice.
Six Supervisors Seek Return.
A contest for Commonwealth's
attorney between the incumbent,
Hugh Marsh, and Ernest Hudgifls
Is overshadowed by races for the
Board Of Supervisors In which all
six incumbents seek denomination.
There are two-way contests in
four districts, a three-way fight in
one district and one is unopposed.
Inasmuch as the county will
adopt the executive form of gov
ernment next year, there are no
candidates for the Offices Of treas
urer and commissioner of revenue
which will be abolished January l.
The Senate race is not confined
to Fairfax alone. The district also
embraces Falls Church and Alex
andria and Prince William County.
The House district consists of
Fairfax and Falls Church. The
same two areas will vote for Com
monwealth's attorney. Each SUI
pervisor will be nominated only
by the voters within his own dis
trict. Balloting will be between
$3.50 am. and 1880 pm.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-05-24
A ROAD FOR SKAGWAY

Dearest wish of Skagway just now-since it looks like all hope is over for aluminium project in that area-is a road from Skagway to Carcross. The Alaska House of Representatives in March addressed House Memorial 51 to the Secretary of the Interior Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary of State, Con- missioner of Roads for Alaska, the Bureau of Public Roads, Delegate Bartlett and the Honorable J. Aubrey Simmons House of Commons, Ottawa, requesting that the highway be built that would link Skagway to the Alaska Highway
 A request for support of the Skagway highway comes to The Empire from Skagway Legionnaires who affirm their conviction that this road is of primary importance to the national security of the United States and the Territory of Alaska
 These the presented in the resolu- ton, signed by Ronald Whelpley. adjutant, Skagway Post No. ', and Harold G. Crandall commander for the building of the Skagway- -Carcross highway:
 l. It offers the closest route for transportation to from the Interior to the Pacific Northwest anc strategic ports in British Columbia.
 9 The fast development of strategic minerals in the Yukon Territory namely lead zinc asbestos would be aided by the road.
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Merry round

Harassed Paul Hoffman, former head of the Marshall Plan, is leav- ing for Europe June 2-but not on business trip. He's been invited to give commencement addresses at 73 schools and colleges, and he just had to get out of the country. Some of mobilizer Charles E. Will sons cracks against the President nave been getting back to the White House. .. Francis Matthews, the quiet, hard working Secretary of the Navy, can have the post of Ambassador to Ireland, if he wants It. The President has already outlined his first speech for the proposed whistle stop" campaign. It will be aimed at the power and real-estate Hobbies; but many ob- servers doubt he can repeat this effectively again.
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g. The proposed road easily be kept open all winter because it is in a light belt. 4 At most 50 miles of new construction is re- quired to connect it with the Alaska Highway Sys- tenn and this would be route that offers minl- mum construction expense for mountain roads 5 The total distance from Skagway to White horse is only no miles.
 G. Whitehorse is the Capital of the Yukon Ter ritory the site large strategic airfeld; the head of river navigaon the junction of the roads leading to the Mayo Keno Hill and Dawson mining districts; and the hub of military activity and trade for that large area.
 T. It would pass through Carcross r. T. from which road now exists to the Atlin mining district and to the newly discovered asbestos properties
 8. The existence of a good dock and wharfage facilities at Skagway that in good repair, and to which any ship, of any tonnage may tie up and be discharged in any weather. Please note there would be no additional cost of construction rehabita- tion any other expense in connection with the facilities of the Skagway Dock)
 g. The route as proposed does not parallel the White Pass & Yukon Route tracks and calls for only one grade crossing. It would go through Warm Pass and be separated from the railroad right of way by range of high hills.
 1o It would offer service road for pipe lines that could utilize the abandoned pump stations built during World War II.
 Already the Whitehorse Star has given editorial support to the House Memorial asking for the high way to Carcross.
 What the road would cost do not know. We nave been informed by Skagway people that, during he war, the road planned the contractors pre- pared to build the road from Skagway to Carcross when that part of the proposed highway system was dropped
 Col. John Moves, of the Alaska Road Commis- sion, is said to be "open-mnded' about such high way It would be little than 50 miles from Skag way to Carcross.
 The American Legion members who passed the resolution asking support for the new highway are convinced that it is what the country needs for the security of the nation and the territory.
 Skagwaytes explain that it is a shorter route to the Alcan highway than the Hanes route; that dock facilities satisfactory at Skagway and that it would be easier to keep the Skagway highway open all winter, than the Haines highway
 We have no desire to enter into controversy between Haines and ISkagway and we are grateful indeed for the Haines cutoff' but if it would help Skagway and if the highway is feasible fine We hope Skagway gets it's road. o
 Juneau wants road too. Up the Taku to con meet with the highway at Atlin. sr..., a.st +,- la
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
T O D A Y

 From 10 am. to 5 pm. Warm clothing drive conducted by AW- VS. At pm. Coast Guard Wives club meets at home of Mrs. Don aid Morrison, 706 West Tenth St. At 8 pm. - City Council holds weekly meeting. At pm. Fourth of July com- mittee meets in. Gold room at Baranof At pm. Emblem Club meets in Elks auditorium for final meet ing until Sept. 13
 May g At 9 p.m.-Commencement exercises of Juneau High school in high school gym. At pm. - Legion of Moose, No 25, meets at Moose Club. At pm. = Shank, Ship and Shut ter club meets in Elks auditorium to discuss summer plans, elect of ficers.
 May 26 At 12:3O pm. = Beta Sigma Phi luncheon in Iris room, Baranof. At 8 pm. = Sourdocy Square Dance meeting in parish hall.
 May 27 At pm. = NC Hq. Go. POS meets at Armory to go to rifle range. May 2S At noon - Lions club, Baranof. At 8 pm.-Rebekah Drill Team practice, IOOF hall. tAt pm. = American Legion post meets in Dugout. At T pm. = WCTU meeting and potluck dinner at Northern Light Presbyterian church. May 29 At noon = Rotary Club, Baranof. At 8 pm. = GOA meeting in parish hall. May 30 At 8 pm. = Elks lodge. May 31 At noon - Chamber of Commerce meets at Baranof.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-05-24
Behind the Iron Curtain

Red Army-Russia has nearly completed modernizing it's armed forces in East Germany. Nearly all propeller driven fighters have been replaced by jets, and modern anti aircraft guns have been rushed in- 10 Germany, replacing outmoded guns. Meanwhile, Russia has also expanded its total ground strength rom l6 to 225 division. (Eisen- Nower doesn't have IT divisions to pefend Western Europe yet.)
 Stettin. East Germany-The most
 eIlous anti-Russian demonstrations ,9l1ce the war have broken out in East Poland. Angry Poles stoned, Deat and manhandled Russian troops, after Russian major shot ana Killed six Poles in the center
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CloSed-DOOr Vote

In the showdown voting behind closed doors, COP Hugh Butler from the inland state of Nebraska, with no water boundary other than the Missouri River, showed up with the proxies of two other COP Sen- ators-Ecton from the landlocked state of Montana, and Watkins from the desert state of Utah.
 Joined by Senator Gordon of Oregon, this made four Republican votes for the oil companies.
 Chairman O'Mahoney had coun- ted on the vote of the Senate ma- jority leader Mcfarland of Arizona, since the majority leader is sup posed to vote with the administra- tion on all major policies. How ever. Mcfarland owes a debt to persuasive, potent Bob Kerr of Ok lahoma, the man who really made him majority leader, and MeFar- land joined two other Democrats Long of Louisiana and Smathers of Florida-in overTuling the Su- preme Court. OMahoney was able to muster only three votes besides his own-Anderson of New Mexico Murray of Montana and Lehman Of New York, all Democrats.
 After the tidelands vote, McFar- land rose to leave, sheepishly of- fered his proxy to O'Mahoney on some minor votes.
 Its too late now" snorted O'Ma- honey. T could have used it a while ago"
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FURTHER ATOMIC
 TESTING PLANNED:
 ONE IN ALEUTIANS

WASHINGTON, May 24 = R = Hints of still another and even big ger atomic explosion at the mid- Pacific nuclear weapons proving grounds were current today.
 A news conference statement by Rep. Jackson more than 10 days ago suggested that a series of tests at Eniwetok in the Marshall Islands had been ended But there were fresh indications today that another explosion remained on the schedule after Jackson's return from the proving grounds.
 There seemed reason to believe that the final shot of the current Eniwetok experiments, whenever made, was expected to be the most powerful set off
 Aleutian Isles Test
 The next atomic test series is looked for, perhaps early next fall, in the Aleutian Islands There the weaponeers hope to find what hap pens when an atomic blast is set off underground.
 In that test, the bomb makers and the military will seek some answers to questions like these:
 To Watch Results . How much destruction can be produced against an underground installation such as military com mand post of a subterranean fac tory? How far out will the damag- ing effects of a man-made earth- quake reach? How poisoned by radioactivity will be the debris and earth tossed up by the explosion? How deep into the ground would an atomic bomb or guided missile with an atomic warhead have to be sent to bring good results?
 Another question which may be posed = although not Intentionally is:
 How will Russia react to an atomic explosion experiment run off so close to her Siberian frontier?
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18 ARRIVE; 29 OUT
 VIA pNA WEDNESDAY,

Forty-seven passengers traveled with Pacific Northern Airllnes yes- terday with IS arrivals and 29 de- partures.
 From Anchorage: E. J. Jersey, B. Nesbett, D. Duncan, Agnes Breen, H. Holmes, J. Kellingsworth, w. Weisgerber, o. O'Connor.
 From Cordova: Jim Walker, Chris Ellingen, A. Hartman, B. Martin sen, w. Wright.
 From Yakutat: A. Dibble, George Valle, Robert Dibble, Herbert Brem- ner, H. L. PaulSon.
 To Anchorage: T. F. Smith, R. E. Chandler, Margaret Thomas, R. Sheldon, Capt. Kinds, K. Seger, J L. Chase, Margaret Anarook, C. Haberkorn, Betty Jo Owen, Verr Goseline.
 To Cordova: Nels Lindli, George Gilson, w. F. Smith, Ray Hood.
 To Yakutat: Charles Barker, F Bays.
 Nrr-,
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vast country as China, but Intel ligence reports, plus news from misamaies.l all indicate growing dissatisfaction with the Communist regime. Though General MacAr- thur testified that the Chinese Reds were consolidating their hold in China, allied intelligence is pret- ty much the opposite
 Here are some straWs in the Chi nese wind:
 l. nti-Communist guerrilla bands are operating in South Chi na. In many sections, the Com munists control only the cities, ports and rail centers.
 2. The famine this year has been worse than usual. Several million have died, and the Communists get the blame.
 3. Mao is torn between his rival, Ii Li-San, who is virtually Russian Regent of Manchuria, and Chinese moderates on the other hand who claim Mao takes too many orders from Moscow.
 4. Chinese armies long have been considered the personal property of their commanders, and these commanders don't like to see their troops decimated by casualties.
 When this writer was in China some years ago, there was no cen- tral government, but regional rule by the commanders of certain ar mics. That is why the heavy cas- ualties in Korea are likely to hurt. The Chinese are accustomed to seeing death all around them. But military commander is jealous of his power and doesn't like to see his personal army dwindle.
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MODERN ETIQUETTE ROBERTA Sy LEE

hold the hand at the table engaged a long conversation?
 A. the plate while talking oneself waving it about and definitely improper that think that he should quickly lay his then pick again.
 O the receiving line at wedding reception?
 bridegroom brides privileged in the receiving line
 O. Is right knife to muffin?
 A. broken with the fingers cut
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Daily Lessons in English v. " L. GORDON

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 word three times and it is yours Let us Todays word: UBIQUITOUS; the time omni second sabe) Tt difficult for him to evade kssa#tf TEN 8s4 E s# fa
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of Stettin forrefusing to step aside while he walked by. e aft
 Farm Collectivization---Ana Paul ker. head of the Cominform, has notified Russian Satellites to slow down on collectivid1ig farms. The peaSaptsAare getting very antd-Soviet -evens in Russia -eassR e'+@Ak
 Albanian Communism-The Rus sians have now rushed more than 100 fighter planes to Albania to help Premier Hoxa's government in battling antieCommunist part isans. .o1 Pitched battles involving units of several hundred men have broken out in the last three weeks. It looks as if Albanian Commun- ism is on the way out.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-05-24
BIG HALIBUT CATCH REPORTED, ASTORIA

ASTORIA, Ore. May 24, = AZ ' The seasons biggest halibut de- livery here of 10000 pounds was made by the Diana, dskippered by Lief.
 The catch being unloaded today, includes 28,000 pounds of mediums and 12,000 pounds of chicks. The San Juan Packing Company paid 20A cents for the mediums and 1S cents for the chicks.
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The Washington Merfy-Go- Round x nj ''A
(Continued from Page One)

mittee into voting-7 to A. to re- turn tidelands oil to these three states.
 The vote was over the objection of chairman Senator Joe O'Mah- oney of Wyoming, who tried to block the oil lobby with compro- mise bill and who spent two hours privately trying to persuade Sena- tor Russell Long of Louisiana spokesman for the lobby, to con- promise. But Long wouldn't budge
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-05-24
Wetback Wallace

For many years the minister of Switzerland popular Charles Brugg- man, had the benefit of a vegetable garden cultivated by one of the capitals most famous gardeners a vice president of the United States.
 Bruggmann's brother-in-law han- pens to be Henry Wallace; and while Wallace was vice president he couldn't resist the urge to get his hands into the soil. So every spring he was a regular 5:30 am. visitor at the Swiss legation grounds.
 The other day the Swiss minis ter met an old friend at the State Department who asked about the vegetable garden.
 An" replied the minister with . twinkle. We don't enjoy any of that cheap labor any more"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-05-24
ATTENTION TOURISTS

For an intimate acquaintance with s. E. Alaska on the mailboat Yakobi for 600 mile 4-day scenic voyage. Sailings once a week, de- parting Wednesday am. 816-tf
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PAMARAY SPECIAL

Music nightly at the Pamaray by Eleanor O'Reilly and her Musical Pals. Come and enjoy their dance melodies. Sl6-5t
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Round from Princess Alice booked the For Vancouver Carl Swansrom John Donahue L. Felix Gray Eda Hobrook For Mrs O. Pimperon, F. E. Novaney Mrs F Nf Sharick Louis w. Goiscl Newman, Lee Doan j. w. J. Lodhamer Walter Weiss and three passengers
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LOOK and LEARN %y' sy c. GORDON

did Prohibition last in the U S.? s utilized most by man? Washington naugurated first att rf < the capital? That
 ANSWERS i years months 19 days 2. A5 3.
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20 YEARS AGO FIFE FIT EMPIRE
MAY 24, 1881

n the Standard Oil Co.,, Ahlers, from Petersbur via the Alaska Washington plane Petersburg poed by Bo Ellis
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Weather at
 Alaska Points

Weather conditions and temper atures at various Alaska points also on the Pacific Coast, at 4:30 am, l20th Meridian Time, and released by the Weather Bureau re as follows.
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petersburg steaming ahead in fine style said Albert Vile merchandise returned from tha the cold build ing considerable while low boats are bringing good catches.'
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FROM SEATTLE Eugene R. Holland of Seattle is registered at the Baranof Hotel.
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chosen president of the Juneau Womans Club for the coming year officers Mildred Ronald Lister, recording D Willard treasurer corresponding secretary After entertained by Mrs Katherine Hooker Ganty, welknown White employee at Skagway and daughter returning vacation the States weighing than pounds, display Thomas Hardware Store It caught the dam in by Keaney Steamship Co.,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1951-05-24
Chinese Unrest

It's always difficult to know ex- actly what is happening in such a
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MOUNT JUNEAU LODGE NO. 147 SECOND and FOURTH r :::: ]; $: :: :|::: j: : : 5; $: : :: $:
 Worshipful Master; JAMES w. LEVERS, Secretary.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-08-08

by guesswork. The doctors dc
not know that the nurses 60 over
from one section for infectious
diseases to another, visiting each
other"
In Bulgaria, often you can get
an ambulance to take you to a
hospital only If you are a Com
munist or know a Communist.
But not only in hospitals does
Communist red tape and bureau
cracy make life hard. Mothers who
want to get milk for their chill
dren sometimes have hard time
Gets Milk Gard Finally.
The Szabad Nep recently carried
a letter from Mrs. Istvan Kelemen,
who outlined these difficulties she
had in obtaining a ration card for
a pint of milk a day for her little
baby:
Il telephoned a State store for
information. I went to the local