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Evening star., 1952-12-21
Dewey Joins Probers
In Study Of New Laws
To Curb Dock Crime
BY the Associated Press

ALBANY, N. Y, Dec. 20.-Goy
Thomas e. Dewey and the Stat
Crime Commission today studiet
possible new laws to curb New
York waterfront crime.
After a four-hour huddle will
the four-member commission
which has been probing docl
scandals, Gov. Dewey said:
I'VE canvassed a number O
possible steps toward basic legis.
lative enactments. but all are still
in the process of examination ane
consideration"
For three weeks the four-mem.
ber commission has conducted
public hearings on Waterfront
crime-ranging from mayhem tt
murder and including graft, brib
cry and extortion.
Lists 3 Different Jobs.
The Governor said there wer,
three different jobs involved: eek
posure, cleanup and legislation tt
deal with shocking abuses which
have ruined the good name of tn,
Port of New York"
"The waterfronts and docks il
New York Harbor," he continued
ION both sides of the river have
been a stencil in the nostrils O.
the community and a barrier tx
the life blood of New York-it.
international trade-for half 6
Icentury."
The Governor said the problem
now was receiving careful
thought and study by member.
of the commission and its staff.
Legislation Most Difficult.
Referring to the commission
hearings in New York City, Gov
Dewey said, the procuring ot
testimony on the waterfronts sit.
uation has been "a monumental
task and still it has covered only
a portion of the total picture Of
extortion, violence and corrup.
ton"
'"The cleanup will be an ever
greater task" he observed.
Legislation for a long-range
cure and to prevent continuation
and repetition of these condition.
is perhaps the most difficult of all
Certainly it cannot be based or
happy thought to .crackpot solu.
tions."
From many years experience
as a prosecutor, I have learned
that good laws are fruitless unles.
there is will to execute then
among those whom they are de.
signed to protect. Good men car
often clean up bad situations
without special laws"
Gov. Dewey created the com.
mission March 81, 1851, to inves.
Itigate crime and political corrup.
ton and to recommend ways tt
fight them.
10 WOrk win DrlScOll.
The Governor said he woulc
recommend to the legislature a.
soon as it convenes next month
that it appropriate the 100000
estimated as needed to carry the
commission through the end o1
the fiscal year. which ends March
81. The commission spent $780,
230 through December II.
In answer to a question Gov
Dewey said that all plans relating
to the two-State-New York and
New Jersey-waterfront would be
worked out in conjunction with
Gov. Alfred E. Driscoll of New
Jersey.
Evening star., 1952-12-21
Mufiny on Panama Ship
off Red China Confirmed
BY the Asseeiated Prass

HONG KONG. Dec. 20.-The
Panamanian consulate general
here today confirmed that the
Panamanian freighter Nidar was
seized by crew members Decem-
ber II and taken to the Chinese
Nationalist island of Quemoy, Oh
the China coast.
Consul General Mario Cullen
said the Panamanian Office on
Formosa messaged that the Nidar
would leave Quemoy soon for
Formosa.
Newspapers reported that the
crewmen who mutinied objected
to what they called traficking
with the Chinese Communists.
The ships Norwegian owners, the
Wallem Co., said the Nidar was en-
route to Kobe with scrap iron.
Evening star., 1952-12-21
Waterfront Inquiry Big Problem,
For Labor GROUPS New Chief

vited by the union. On past oc-
lcasions this was the method used
to resurrect unions whose officers
had been convicted of crimes.
Mr.. Meany points out also that
none Of the officers Of the Long,
Ishoremen's Union has been con-
victed.
He implies that ridding the
docks Of their gangster element is
Ia job for the New York City po-
lice department, the district at
torney's Office and the courts. If
these law-enforcement agencies
did their job, he says. the union
would have no trouble.
The AFL Executive Council
has scheduled a meeting for early
February at which the longshore-
mems situation is certain to be
discussed.
Evening star., 1952-12-21
BY the Associoied Press

The crime investigation into New
York's rackets-ridden waterfront
today posed a knotty problem for
George Meany even before he had
had time to move into his new
Office as AFL president.
Mr.. Meany, elected only last
month, is sitting the evidence Of
payoffs, bribes and other misdeeds
involving officials of the AFL
Longshoremen's Union. This union
headed by Joseph P. Ryan, has
been linked to one Of the worlds
biggest rackets along the worlds
biggest waterfronts.
1t was learned the new presi-
dent of the AFL plans no public
action on behalf of the AFL for
at least several weeks. Mr.. Meany
is aware that the reputation of the
big federation is getting hurt by
evidence given the New York
State Crime Investigation Com
mittee. But he says he Is powerless
to act under the AFL constitution
Has Clashed With Ryan.
Mr.. Meany undoubtedly has
been partly aware of conditions
along the New York waterfront for
several years. AS president Of the
New York State Federation of
Labor, he was in position to
observe. He has known Mr.. Ryan
at least since the mid '30s and has
repeatedly clashed with him on
various matters, including politics.
But when he is asked what steps
the AFL might take to clean up
the Longshoremen's union, he in
variably points to the AFL consti-
tuition which he says gives it's
international union complete
autonomy
This constitution allows the
Executive Council, the AFL's gov
erning body, to revoke the charter
of an affiliated international
union, like the longshoremen, only
on two-thirds vote of full AFL
convention. An international
union can be suspended only by a
majority vote of a convention.
No Officers Convicted.
Mr.. Meany says the AFL can
not send its own representatives,
such as organizers, into an inter-
national union unless they are in
Evening star., 1952-12-21
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Evening star., 1952-12-21

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Evening star., 1952-12-21
Jews TotuI l1,672,OO0

TEL AVIV.-The world Jewish
population at present is estimated
at 11.672.000. Seventy per cent
lof the Jews live in the United
States. Israel, and Russia. The
Scandinavian countries have very
few. Norway has $1,05O, Sweden
1000 and Denmark 5000.
Evening star., 1952-12-21
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, 1952-04-12

neral home after 5 pm. today.
Other survivors include a son,
Sandy Of Bradley, Ga.
, 1952-04-12

does not exist.
Negroes have a right to be sad
as initiation ends. While some have
complained that our economy was
being wrecked, others who were
left out of the econmy felt alittle
wrecking was in order. The people
who control the economy will have
reduced incomes as business falls
off. Those who have practically no
part in the economy of the nation
will have no income at all.
Even though initiation is on it's
way out, the wheels of industry
will continue to turn. But as COM
petition gets keener, only themost
useful will be given an opportunity
to make those wheelsturn. Those
of us who know that we are the
last hired and the first fired
should do all we can to hold on to
whatever gains we have made dur
ing initiation.
, 1952-04-12

more and Ohio, Southern Pacific,
St. Louis-San Francisco, Atlantic
Coastline and Great Northern pre-
ferred all were unchanged to
fractions higher.
Among the issues holding at
their previous close were Allied
Chemical, Westinghouse Electric,
Motorola, American Telephone,
Atlantic Refining, General Motors,
Bethlehem Steel and Sinclair Oil.
Libby-McNeil opened on a 2400
share block at 8 / 2, unchanged.
United Corp. on a 2300-share
transaction, at 5 ia, unchanged.
Fractions higher were y. S.
Rubber, Consolidated Edison,
Standard of New Jersey, Standard
Of California, St. Regis Paper, and
international Telephone.
Easing slightly were Interna-
tional Nickel, Curticc Wright Ohio
Oil, DUPONT, and Union Carbide.
, 1952-04-12

The clothing industry, which is
one of New York's biggest indus
tires, has the manufacturers wor-
ried. 1t is on the decline. Many
Negroes are employed in the gar
ment district of New York and
they feel the business declinefirst.
According to Dun and Brad
street, there YER 181 business
failures during the week ending
March 20. That is an increaseover
the corresponding period last
year. The department Of labor GER
titled ten additional areas where
there was an excess Of unemploy-
ment. At present there + thirty
seven cities with unemployment
of at least 6 per cent.
People with great reserves do
not mind this business recession
They can carry on. 1t is the people
with limited reserves and no re-
serves that have a hard time.
The masses like initiation. The
classes do not. During an inflat-
ionary period the masses of people,
which includes most Negroes, have
a chance to enjoy a feeling of
security. During normal times (de-
preston to most Negroes) only a
few fortunate individuals have
enough to sustain them more than
a few days. If the incomes were
cut off from the majority Of
people they would be pawns in
the hands Of those who have mon
ey. They would have to accept
charity or accept any kind of a
job they could get. When money is
circulating freely this condition
, 1952-04-12

Joseph Meekins

Joseph Meekins, SO, of 33 Well
er street, died at 3:45 am. Thurs
day at st. Elizabeth hospital after
two weeks illness. He was born
in Pittsburgh and lived in Dayton
about IL years. Services at 1880
pm. Tuesday at Jones Brothers,
ass West Fifth street. Burial in
Greencastle cemetery. Friends may
call at the funeral home after
noon today. Survivors include his
mother, Mrs. Florence Meekins of
Chicago, I'LL. a daughter, Mrs. Mil
bred Stevens of Beaver Falls, Pa,
and a sister, Eula Dawson OF
Chicago.
Mrs. Wfnifred Salem
Mrs. Winifred Salem, 65, died
at $50 pm. Wednesday at the
home of a niece, Mrs. Matral
Reese, APO Erbaugh street, after
several weeks illness. She was a
native of Dublin, Ga, and lived in
Dayton II years. Services at 1870
pm. Monday at Jones Brothers
funeral home, 455 West Fifth
street. Burial in Greencastle ceme-
terry. Friends rnay call at the fu-
, 1952-04-12

of emergency in anticipation Of
the crest tuesday.
Some 100 miles to the south,
mayor Glenn Cunningham Of O.
maha considered calling out the
regular civil defense organization
after learning the peak water level
expected Thursday will be two
feet higher than levees guarding
the city.
In another section of the north
ern plains, the Red River went on
a similar rampage a little to the
east. It rose to more than six feet
above flood stage at Fargo, N. d.,
and pounded levies downstream all
the way across Minnesota.
, 1952-04-12
INITIATION ON
WAY OUT

NEW YORK, (GLOBAL) Initiation is on its way
out. It is limping along on it's last legs now. There simply
isn't as much money circulating among the masses of
people as there once was. Of course, a full scale war
could change this situation overnight. but that is unlike
ly.
Business in the New York area is slow. Many small
shop owners say there has been a steady decline for the
last three years. There are more vacant stores now.
, 1952-04-12
Three Will Receive
Congressional
Medal

WASHINGTON, April IL I'm
S)- President Truman today will
personally present the Congressi-
onal Medal of Honor to three Ko-
rean war heroies-a paratrooper,
a marine and a fighting infantry
man.
The ceremony is scheduled for
1890 pm. EST, at the White
House. Relatives of all three of the
heroes and official guests fromthe
Pentagon will attend.
The new winners ofthe nations
highestaward for heroism, of which
so have been given since the start
of the Korean war, are Cpl. Ro-
dolfo P. Hernandez, 20, of Fowl
err, Calf; 1st 1t. Lloyd L. Burke,
27, Of Stuttgart, Ark; and Sgt.
Harold Edward Wilson, 80, Of Bir-
mingham, Ala.
Hernandez, the paratrooper, was
credited with launching a one-man
bayonet attack in which he killed
six Communists before falling IN
conscious of his own wound in an
action last May 81. He was with
the 18th Airborne Regimental
combat team.
The award to Burke, who was
withthe u. S. First Cavalry divi-
sion, was announced earlier this
week. An eyewitness declared that
Burke killed 100 enemy troops
with mortar, marchine gun and
hand grenades in a 72-hour battle
last October.
The marne winner, Sgt. Wilson,
continued to pass ammunition to
his men after both his arms had
been virtually disabled by wounds.
The Marine Corps said that after
his heroic action he walked I'M
assisted for a half mile to an aid
station before he would accept
medical attention.
, 1952-04-12
Missouri
Continued From Page 3

and Omaha.
Weakened dykes already have
given way across the river from
Sioux City at Sioux City, Neb.
Thousands in the Nebraska COM
munity found the water tapping at
their d~oorsteps and officials in
Sioux City, Ia, proclaimed a state
, 1952-04-12

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FRIDAY, SATURDAY
April IL and IL
( In Technicolor
1.-THE HAPPY YEARS"
Dean Stockwell Leon Ames
and
Captive OF BILLY THE KID"
Allan Lane
Cartoon and Chapter IA
PIRATE HARBOR"
SUM-, MON, AND TUES.
April IS, ID, and Is
ELEPHANT STAMPEDE"
Johnny Sheffield as BOMBA The
Jungle Boy
and
yukon MANHUNT"
Kirby Grant Gail Davis
Color Cartoon
The Nome nugget., 1952-06-25
YEAR THREE
KOREAN WAR

Today marks the second anniversary of the Korean War During that period US. Navy aircraft have de- ivered more bombs and rocket tonnage, and fired more ammunition than they did in the four years of World War H.
 The combined fleet of Military Air Transport Service planes leased US. commercial carriers and UN transports have delivered than 0O0 tons of cargo mail, passengers and patients
 Field Marshal Earl Alexander, British Defense Minister recently completed inspection of the Ko- battlefield and announced that the Allied posi- ton stronger than he had imagined when he left London Lord Alexander who probably the most popular British commander with American officers in World War II, believes new Communist offensive would be brought to halt with heavy losses
 Alexanders words of encouragement about the tactical situation are heartening although the tough British defense official would not make a prediction the outcome of armistce negotiations. When asked about these negotiations, he said only My guess is better than yours If they want armistice, they get it.
 It has been pretty obvious so far that the Chinese do not want arnstice and about the only thing the United Nations do in Korea is to continually apply military pressure the Communists, perhaps expand ing in effort to force the Communists to seek armstice Just how much force and additional force is needed in this effort is delicate question and which may involve the lives of thousands of Americans
The Nome nugget., 1952-06-25
"JN THIS CORNER THE PEOPLE,

We Americans have been taking beating from an opponent who never fights fair. This opponent strikes at women children and old folks, we'll as men in the prime of life
 This opponent is called cancer.
 Our best defense is knowledge. Thousands of Am ericans lick every year simply by knowing three things:
 That most cancer can be cured, if caught early.
 2-That early betrays itself by what the American Cancer Society calls the seven danger signals"
 3-And that it is of vital importance to see the doctor immediately, should of these danger sig nals develop
 The counterattack against cancer consists of scientific research and the dissemination of lfesaving facts about cancer.
 In this all-out battle, the American Cancer So- ciety is leading the attack This independent volun- tary organization fighting to control on three fronts-through research, education and service for cancer patients.
 Strike back Guard those you love, by making generous contribution to the American Cancer Society Non1e's campaign starts today
The Nome nugget., 1952-06-25

Mine Superintendent Says Ship Strike May Prevent Increase of Tin Output
 Paul Sorenson, superintendent of the US. Tin Go. at Lost River, stated yesterday at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon that:
 'The shipping tie-up will slow down operations for a year and although we are shipping in by air the absolute necessities, unless we get boat with supplies, we cannot increase our output of tin and tungsten. We are putting out a ton day and hope to increase to 150 tons day."
 Partial relief was reported by the N. C. Store and U. S. Mer- cantile Co.,, who stated they had chartered planes to bring meat but the public. would have to brace themselves for higher pric- es as the freight rate on the char ter flight was at least 50 percent higher than the normal rate.
 Special meetings were an- nounced for the Chamber Board to try to find a workable plan to get the mining season open before it is too late and working men and their families find themselves without funds to survive the win ter.
 Kay Kennedy, feature writer for the Fairbanks News Miner, was guest of the Chamber. She covered the meeting and promised to give publicity in Fairbanks not only to the boat crisis but to the situation caeated by lack of judge appointment since last fall.
 Emerick Kauzlarick, auditor for the N. C. Co.,, and George Losch- kiWitch of U. s. Tin and Mrs. Paul Sorenson were also guests.
The Nome nugget., 1952-06-25

Baby Sparrow Goes To Live With MT. and Mrs. Canary
 A baby sparrow is enjoying the joys and comforts of canary's cage at the home of Jeff" lief ford.
 The little sparrow was too big and adventuresome for his own nest but too small to be on the street alone.
 In his new home. it is reported the daddy canary takes wonder full care of the little orphan, feed ing him carefully, but the mamma canary is very indignant at the intrusion.
The Nome nugget., 1952-06-25
offices this year.

offices this year.
 Lawrence Williams, former principal at Barrow, is transfer ring to Nome, where he will take the position left vacant by the March plane-crash death of Dis trict Representative Emil Fisher.
 His position at Barrow will be filled by Mercy Williams, who was principal at the Metlakatla school last year. Metlakatla withdrew its school from ANS supervision this year and will now operate as local project.
The Nome nugget., 1952-06-25
Committees Named For 4th of July Celebration

City Council meeting was held Monday evening with consider able business transacted.
 George Lambert, Norvin Miller, and Chas. Reader were granted chauffeur licenses. Ca .o
 A portion of D street at lst Ave. was rented to Bill Muntz for garage purposes.
 Property owners from Division Street and Lanes Way petitioned the council to take steps for the cleaning up of lot in their part of town, which is being used as a garbage dump. They claim that it is extremely unsanitary and a health hazard. It was reported that the property, which belongs to a church, has been inspected by health officer Dr. Langsam, and the out-of-town church head quarters are to be notified.
 Fourth of July plans are re- ported we'll under way, with Russ Arnett in charge of publicity and program; Keith Hedreen heading the finance committee; Chief w. w. Laws heading the refresh ments for the day; Maurice Kelli- her in charge of sports; Sam Mogg in charge of native sports.
 Capt. F. Berger of the ATA-243 addressed the council requesting the city to consider making boat taxi service available to ships in the roadstead so that personnel from military ships could come and go. A closed cabin type boat was desired, he stated.
 A request was made by A. Polet for the Nome Visitors Assn, for the use of the City Hall for an exhibit of pictures and other relics of the early gold rush days, that they might be available for tourists and other visitors to the community The request was granted by the council.
 Councilman Russell requested that the city put on more patrol men - three were suggested - as juvenile delinquency was a big problem this summer.
The Nome nugget., 1952-06-25

The Pioneers of Alaska of Fair banks and the University of AL aska celebrated the 50th anniver- sary of the discovery of gold in Fairbanks with a two-day cele- bration. Included in the event was the dedication of Brooks Memorial Mines Bldg, conducted tours of modern gold mining camps of the US. Smelling Co.,, and a big Sourdough ''Mug-Up" and dance.
The Nome nugget., 1952-06-25
Lawrence Williams to be District Representative Of ANS At Nome

JUNEAU - Three Alaska Ma tive Service employees have fin ished briefing sessions here for positions opened by the accidental death of one fellow worker and the retirement of another.
 Paul Winsor, former Hooper Bay principal teacher, will take over the duties of George More lander, who retired as district representative at the Bethel ANS
The Nome nugget., 1952-06-25
Sorensons To States For Short Business Trip

MT. and Mrs. Paul Sorenson and daughter. Penny from Lost River are enroute to the States where MT. Sorenson, who is man. ager for the US. Tin Corp. at Lost River, will take care of some business. He expects to C return immediately but Mrs. SorenSon and daughter will enjoy a sum- mer vacation.
The Nome nugget., 1952-06-25

Your gift to the 1852 Cancer Crusade fights cancer on three fronts: research, education and service, the American Cancer So- ciety points out.
The Nome nugget., 1952-06-25
Hartman In Favor Of Statehood For Alaska

SEATTLE, (P)-Averell Harri- man, Mutual Security Agency di- rector and candidate for the Dem ocratic nomination for President, said here Tuesday he favors state hood for Alaska.
 At a news conference, he de- scribed development of the terri tory as matter of vital concern to the nation.
 He said statehood would con- tribute to the security of Alaska by getting more people interested in settling there, developing it, and participating in political life.
The Nome nugget., 1952-06-25

"Gaol," the old English term for prison is pronounced "jail."
The Nome nugget., 1952-06-25

Plankton, the small life which lives in sea water, is consumed by larger sea animals much as grass is eaten by land animals.
Evening star., 1952-02-13
Prince Georges Dissenter
v. A. S.

According to news article in The
Star of February 6, Justice James Kirk
land is reputed to have made state
ment in his charge to the grand jury
that Prince Georges County grand jurors
ignored evidence of gambling in ex-
change for new fire engine for the
community"
AS a charter member of the Cottage
City, -Colmar Manor Volunteer Fire Com
pany and honorary member of the
Prince Georges County Volunteer Fire
mems Association, I hasten to state that,
as a group of individuals, do not
know of any finer citizens anywhere in
Prince Georges County than the men
and the women actively engaged in the
work of the fire companies and their
auxiliaries. To my mind the individuals
who make up the various volunteer fire
companies are outstanding citizens in
our various communities. They are un-
selfish and they are devoted to the work
which they are doing for protection Of
the lives and homes of our citizens.
They risk their lives "a hours day.
regardless of weather conditions, with
out any thought of compensation or
reward, and for any one to say. or even
insinuate, that citizens of this caliber
would be parties to collaboration with
racketeers for the purpose Of acquiring
fire engines. is a very sad commentary