Dayton Labor Union Warns On Communist Ties In Unions
A Dayton Ohio union paper before Taft-Hartley argues that McClellan’s amendment could strip Wagner Act protections from unions with red officers. It names CIO affiliates like United Electrical Workers and International Longshoremen, asserting Communist-linked leadership risks bona fide labor. The piece predicts vast disruption if the reform passes.
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Dayton
Ohio
Senate
McClellan
Truman
CIO
Communist Party
United Electrical Workers
Julius Emspak
L. F
Harry Bridges
Biddle
National Maritime Union
Ferdinand C. Smith
Curran
Howard McKinzie
Leven
Sai
Alaska ship Alaska on first Northland trip delayed by strike
The SS Alaska docked in Seattle on the Northland Transportation Company flag for the first trip, delayed slightly by a four day work stoppage. 34 Seattle passengers plus 300 aboard, 240 tons of freight for Petersburg included groceries, a used car, building materials, torpedo supplies, two trainer planes for Alaska Island Airlines, chief engineer Victor Lind among officers. travelers listed include Mrs. O Nergard, the Swansons, and many Vanderburgs.
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Seattle
Alaska
Northland Transportation Company
North Sia
Cief
Victor Lind
Leonard Williams
Chuck Littlehales
Robert McGinn
Frank Huxtable
Ie Miller
William Lemar
Petersburg
Alaska Island Airlines
O. Nergard
Anna
G. L. Swanson
Ivan Finsberg
W. Vanderburg
Moya
Rosanna Swanson
Martha Harraiff
Freda Laksen
C. J. Erickson
Mystery Deepens as Flying Discs Sightings Multiply
Reports from Washington and Oregon residents confirm earlier sightings of eerie saucer like objects over the Cascades. Witnesses E H Sprinkle Eugene Oregon photographed seven glowing dots over Eugene hills on June 18. Archie Edes Wenatchee described a speeding object descending on the Moses Lake highway, exploding about 200 feet high with sparks and flames. details remain unverified.
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Seattle
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Cascades
E. H. Sprinkle
Eugene
Eugene Hills
Archie Edes
Wenatchee
Moses Lake
Edes
Threat to Port Facilities Over Deep Set Fishermen’s Union
KETCHIKAN June 27 A tieup of cold storage docks and possibly other port facilities looms if a show cause order in federal court against the Deep Set Fishermen's Union is not granted by 10 Seattle boat owners. They seek a permanent injunction alleging unlawful conspiracy with the International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union to restrain plaintiffs from fishing by blocking ice, baits and supplies.
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Ketchikan
Seattle Halibut
DSFU
International Longshoremen’s and Warehouse Bie Women’s Union
Communist purge sparks fierce union clash and fear
The CIO’s handling of a communist issue provokes sharp attacks from opponents while Phil Murray delays action. Critics warn that unions face a harsh crackdown and fear widespread damage as tensions rise and potential expulsions loom.
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CIO
Phil Murray
Murray
Alaska Island Airlines to Offer GI Flight Lessons
Local company announces flying lessons under the GI bill starting July 1 with two 1946 Aeronca Champion trainers, 65 hp engines, Edo pontoons, and two certified instructors plus two awaiting flight tests. C. E. Walters returns from Juneau with VA approvals pending. Walters will use the Grumman Widgeon until the new rudder is installed.
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Alaskas Island
Airlines
Vierans Imay
C. E. Walters
Juneau
Veterans Administration
Alaska
Continental
AIA
Walters
Grumman Widgeon
Proclamation Declares Alaska July Fourth Holiday in 1947
Governor Ernest Gruening proclaims Saturday July 5 1947 a public holiday in the Territory of Alaska to observe the nation s Independence Day with a half work day on July 5 and widespread office closings so citizens may join weekend celebrations and rest from labor.
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Ernest Gruening
Alaska
Territory of
Vets Consider Cash for Terminal Leave Bonds in House
In Washington on June 27 AP reports a momentum shift in the House as fourteen members introduce bills to provide veterans cash for terminal leave bonds. Representatives from three veterans organizations testified before the armed services subcommittee. The subcommittee chairman indicated the cash value could reach about 2 percent of billions.
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Washington
Armed Services Subcommittee
Engineers to Arrive for Pulp Project at Thomas Bay
According to a well informed source Ben Mullen and a party of three engineers expect to arrive in Petersburg on about July 8 in connection with planned pulp mill activities at Thomas Bay.
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Ben Mullen
Petersburg
Thomas Bay
Truman Urges Compliance With Taft Hartley Act
President Truman asks management to comply with the Taft Hartley Labor Act and promises fair administration. Half of John L Lewis coal miners idle, causing steel mills and railroads to lay off workers amid labor unrest. Attorney General Clark investigates the situation.
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Hington
Truman
John L. Lewis
Clark
Fourth of July celebrations planned in Petersburg
Petersburg hosts a three day Fourth of July celebration led by local firemen and patriotic groups. A parade starts at a designated time with a color guard Sea Scouts Girl Scouts Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts in line. Prize events include a $25 best float contest a Kiddie Parade with top prize of $10 and prizes of $5 $3 and $1. Races a pie eating contest a tug of war and outboard boat races fill the schedule. Businesses close for the holiday and residents are urged to join the festivities.
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Petersburg
American Légion
Sea Scouts
Petersburg Fire Department
Ands Ands
Molotov Arrives in Paris for Allied Recovery Talks
Soviet Foreign Minister V. M. Molotov arrived in Paris with three plane loads of aides to begin Anglo-Russian-French talks on European recovery. The discussions aim to outline surveys of European needs aligned with Marshall Plan ideas and establish priorities for U S aid.
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Paris
V. M. Molotov
Marshall
United States
Alaskans Unfazed by Polar Air Attacks Says Mayor Ellis
Los Angeles dispatch reports Robert Ellis, mayor of Ketchikan and Ellis Airlines head, says Alaskans are not anxious about potential polar raids. He recalls wartime Aleutian scare and notes current readiness while converting a surplus navy amphibian into a transport for his firm.
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Los Angeles
Robert Ellis
Ketchikan
Ellis Airlines
Aleutians
MacArthur Outlines Future of Japan
General MacArthur told visiting American editors that Japan should be supervised for a generation possibly with U S airpower from Okinawa bases. He noted a potential UN role but favored a broad American security presence to protect and guide postwar Japan.
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MacArthur
Japan
Tokyo
United Nations
Okinawa
OES Members Picnic Despite Rain at Sandy Beach
More than a dozen Eastern Star members and families gathered Sunday at Sandy Beach for a picnic amid rainy weather. Dinner was at 1 o clock, adults stayed near the fireplace while children played in the rain and even waded.
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The
Eastern
Iplaye
Petersburg Receives X-ray Machine Parts
The eagerly awaited X-ray machine for Petersburg arrives, shipped on the SS Alaska. Boxes of all parts are stored as $7,500 funding target looms, with installation to occur in two to three weeks by B Q O Martinsen and crew. Donations stalled this week after a prior total of $4,303.72.
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Petersburg
Alaska
U S Proposes Action Over Balkan Crisis at UN
The United States charged Yugoslavia Albania and Bulgaria with using force against Greece and urged a UN counter force if needed. Warren Austin outlined the position before the Security Council as the Balkan investigation report began.
UCC Field Man Here To Meet Employers
Joe J Waddell auditor for the Alaska Unemployment Compensation Commission is in town to contact employers about problems with his office He will explain the Employer Experience Rating law and assist with forms He is staying at the Arctic Hotel
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Joe J.waddell
Field
Alaska Unemployment Compensation Commission
Arctic Hotel
Communist Fined for Contempt of Congress
Gerhart Eisler, a noted Communist, received a maximum penalty of one year in prison and a $1000 fine for contempt of Congress. Judge Holtzoff imposed the sentence after denying a new trial motion despite Eisler's plea for mercy. The defense had labeled Eisler as the "number one Soviet Commissar" in the United States.
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Washington
Gerhart Eisler
Congress
Federal District Court
Holtzoff
Eisler
United States
Woman Shop Owner Returns From Pacific Coast Buying Trip
Miss Lillian Swanson, owner of the Lillian Shop, flew home from a month long buying trip on the Pacific Coast. She skipped California markets but secured goods in Washington and Oregon. In Portland for the Rose Festival she was greeted by her niece Miss Roxanne Swanson of Bayport Minnesota who plans to work in the shop after a year in Petersburg. Mr and Mrs C J Erickson, Lillian’s brother in law and sister, arrived on the Alaska and will visit about a month with Roxanne.
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Lillian Swanson
Lillian
Pacific
California
Washington
Oregon
Miss Swanson
Portland
Roxanne Swanson
Bayport
Minnesota
Roxanne
Petersburg
C. J. Erickson
Alaska
Researcher Fishery Laboratory Boat Visits Petersburg
The Ketchikan Fishery Laboratory boat Researcher, led by Biologist R. Baker, docked in Petersburg on Thursday with two technicians to continue checking clams for toxicity.
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Petersburg
R. Baker
Former official Carl Marzani sentenced for hiding party ties
Carl Marzani, a 35 year old Italian born former State Department sub official, was sentenced to one to three years in prison for hiding his Communist party affiliations in a federal loyalty test. He called the trial a travesty of justice.
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Washington
Carl Marzani
State Department
Marzani
Visitors' Day at Chamber Meeting
At a noon luncheon Tuesday four guests attended the Chamber of Commerce Visitors' Day. Fred Seidell of the U S Engineers outlined plans to dredge the Narrows, a five year project. Puget Sound Bridge and Dredge Co. to undertake the contract. drill barge to arrive in early July. Hap O Bryan of the C A A in Juneau, R B Bell of California, and C E Dunbar were other visitors. Dunbar described Arizona water projects transforming the desert into fertile farmland valued at $1 000 an acre.
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Chamber of Commerce
Fred Seidell
U. S. Engineers
Narrows
Puget Sound
Hap” O’bryan
CAA
Juneau
R. B. Bell
C. E. Dunbar
Dunbar
Arizona
High Naval Officers Visit Richardson Alaska
High ranking naval officers arrived at Fort Richardson to study army navy defense problems. They conferred with Major General Howard A. Craig, Alaska army commander, and planned visits to Point Barrow for a Navy oil explorations reserve inspection before proceeding to the Aleutians for a station inspection.
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Anchorage
Fort Richardson
Navy
Alaska
Howard A. Craig
Point Barrow
Aleutians
PAF Machinists Arrive for Pacific American Fisheries Plant
A crew of 10 machinists led by foreman Ivan Finsberg arrived June 18 to begin work at the Pacific American Fisheries plant. Due to shipping uncertainty they flew with Pan American to Juneau and then Alaska Coastal on a charter. Mrs. Finsberg joined her husband aboard the SS Alaska on Monday for the summer.
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Ivan Finsberg
Pacific American Fisheries Plant
Pan American
Juneau
Alaska Coastal
New Dolphins Placed in Narrows by Coast Guard Work
Lt. Cash Slaghius of the U S Coast Guard is in Petersburg supervising the installation of eight new dolphins in the Narrows. He is working out of the local Coast Guard boat and staying at the William Lund home.
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Cash Slaghius
U. S. Coast Guard
Petersburg
Coast Guard
Narrows
William Lund
New Layoffs Threaten As Aftermath of Coal Mine Idleness
Associated Press reports widespread layoffs looming after week of soft coal mine work stoppages. More than 250,000 idle workers and dwindling stockpiles as mines close for a 10 day vacation starting tomorrow amid Taft Hartley law protests. Steel mills curtailing output and railroad layoffs follow. Chrysler and Griggs in Detroit plan to cut 28,000 workers due to steel shortages. CIO marine ship building union officials foresee a tieup of Atlantic and Gulf shipyards next week, idling 120,000 workers.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Chrysler and
Griggs Manufacturing
CIO marine _ shipbuilding workers’ union
Atlantic and Gulf
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OES
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UCC
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