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Newspaper

The Daily Alaska Empire

Location

Juneau, Alaska, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1948

Page

1

Heintzleman Returns to Juneau for Brief Alaska Visit

Regional Forester B Frank Heintzleman is back in Juneau for a short stay as Alaska eyes rapid development. He explains agricultural expansion must meet markets, outlines work with Interior programs, and notes plans to consult in Anchorage and Fairbanks. Pulp and paper talks focus on the Ketchikan project with Puget Sound Pulp and Timber and American Viscose, aiming to start construction next spring.

Heintzleman Alaska Forest Service Secretary of Agriculture Interior Puget Sound Pulp and Timber Company American Viscose Corporation Philadelphia United States American Viscose Alaska Enterprise Ketchikan Pulp and Paper Company Heintzieman

NAM President Calls For Teamwork In Economy

Earl Bunting of the National Association of Manufacturers opened the NAM’s annual Congress of American Industry at the Waldorf Astoria. He urged all groups to put public interest first and warned that inflation and insecurity threaten the economy, while stressing capital and labor must cooperate for progress. Matthew Woll of the AFL warned against statism and urged preserving free voluntary labor and management relations.

New York Earl Bunting National Association of Manufacturers Bunting T He Waldorf Astoria Matthew Woll American Federation of Labor Woll Labor AFL

Communists Press Jittery Nanking As Chiang Seeks Aid

News report from AP notes Communists attacking Nanking while Nationalist forces aim to form a defense line about 100 miles from the capital. Chiang Kai-shek seeks U.S. aid in Washington as Truman and Marshall signal cautious, limited involvement reducing risk of deep U.S. commitment.

Associated Press China Nanking iSuchow 12Th Sulisien Chiang Kai-shek Washington Truman Marshall Chiang

Communists Take Over Berlin City Hall Amid Blockade

Communists seized control of Berlin city hall today while the United States Britain and France warned in the United Nations Security Council against measures that would intensify the Soviet blockade and interfere with city administration. They announced a rump administration dismissing Acting Mayor Ferdinand Friedensburg and barred legal officials from offices. The Western Powers said a free vote in Sunday’s election could favor non Communist groups, and the rump government would apply only to the Russian zone as long as Western forces remain in Berlin.

Berlin United States Britain France Russia United Nations Security Council Ferdinand Friedensburg

Coast Guard HQ to be built in Juneau with new offices

The 17th Coast Guard District plans to establish its Juneau headquarters with about 14000 square feet of office space. The Juneau Chamber of Commerce and local businessmen push to erect a dedicated building, estimating payroll gains near 500000 dollars and housing for 30 additional units by next spring.

17Th Coast Guard District Juneau Juneau Chamber of Commerce Charles Goldstein Juneau Chamber Coast Guard J. F. Parley Councl Jusewy

Ketchikan Delegation Arrives to Seek Coast Guard HQ

Three Ketchikan Alaska men arrived to press for reestablishing the Coast Guard District 17 in Alaska at Ketchikan. William Boardman Norman Walker and Robert Jernberg accompanied the delegation as rumors swirled that Juneau might be chosen. Coast Guard officials said no request had been received yet.

Washington Ketchikan Alaska Coast Guard Cost Guard Seattle William Boardman Commitree Juneau Boardman Norman Walker Robert Jernberg

Washington Merry Go Round on Ruhr Decision Fallout

Secretary of State Marshall returns from Paris to clarify who influenced the U S British choice to restore Ruhr industry to German Cartels. The move has alienated Western European allies since V E Day. Gen Lucius Clay met Marshall in Paris prior to Marshall’s Washington trip, with adviser Robert Murphy amid tensions over mediation prospects in Berlin.

Wisimnotox Marshall Paris Ruhr Europe Lucius Clay Washington Clay Robert Murphy Murhy Berlin United States Clayine Beara

Cutter Analga Due Here Today From Aleutians

The Cutter Analga arrived this afternoon after a two month Aleutian supply trip. Commander E P Chester and family plan a 45 day U S leave. Chief Electronics Technician Lyle E Kelsey and family also depart. The Unalga will pick up mail and household effects for personnel aboard the Watussett, a Coast Guard vessel recently moved to Seattle.

Coast Guard Aleutian Chain E. P. Chester Chester Lyle E. Kelsey Kelsey Pt. Grenville Wash Juneau Unalga States Wathusett Seattle

Freighter Kasilof Refloated En Route to Juneau

The 68 ton freighter Kasilof, refloated after grounding in Dry Bay, was to arrive here last night but had not come by noon today. It is under tow by an Army tug and requested a clearing of ways for repairs. The vessel left Anchorage November 14 for Seattle with eight aboard and is owned by Heinie Berger of Anchorage.

Kasilof Dry Bay Northern Commercial Co Anchorage Seattle Cape Spencer Coast Guard Unalga Juneau Heinie Berger

School Need Great Tells Kiwanis At Noon Luncheon

Dr. James C. Ryan Territorial Commissioner of Education told Kiwanis at noon that no Alaska school is without need. He estimated at least eight million dollars are needed for building, warned that Juneau, Kodiak, Sitka may shift to half day sessions without immediate funds. He noted minimal federal aid likely and urged Alaskans to finance operations, citing per-child costs around 300 dollars and transportation costs of about 14 thousand dollars monthly. The gathering introduced by Jud Husted and announced advisory volunteers for Mariner Scouts, with a board meeting set for tonight at Archie Bets’ office.

Alaska James C. Ryan Territorial Commissioner of Education Kiwanis Club Barano Territory Ryan Anchorage Fairbanks Juneau Ketchikan Sitka Commissioner of Education Jud Husted Gene Vuille Kelley Guerin Mariner Scouts Archie Bets

Tomorrow Deadline for 1849 Liquor Licenses

Juneau dealers must file their applications for liquor licenses by 5 p.m. tomorrow. Clerk J W Leivers warns that applications must be submitted to the District Court and will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration at Friday's meeting.

Juneau J. W. Leivers District Court

Democrats Win New Seat in House After New York Recount

A New York recount confirms Democrats add one more seat in the House, bringing the tally to Democrats 262, Republicans 171 with American Labor 1 and a vacancy. The upstate 35th district elected Democrat John C. Davies over incumbent Republican Hadwen Puller, shifting the district map and leaving the Senate split at 54 Democrats to 42 Republicans.

Washington New York House Congress Brooklyn John J. Delanyey Senate

Stampede nets 30 mining claims near Butt township

NORTH BAY Ont Dec 1 Some 300 mining claims were staked in Butt township about 50 miles southeast of North Bay after reports of radioactive pitchblende finds J M Morea of Burks Falls said the staking covered a 20 square mile area and involved prospectors in the rush to claim claims

North Bay Ont Butt J. M. Morea Burks Falls

Arrest of Amir Sjarifoeddin Raises Traitor Charge in Java

Batavia December 1 Antara reports the arrest of Amir Sjarifoeddin Indonesian communist leader and former premier. He will be tried as a traitor under government policy. Sjarifoeddin was the last major figure in the Republican forces uprising to be accounted for.

Batavia Java Antara Amir Sjarifoeddin Jeader Sjarfoeddin

Heaviest Fog Grants London Britain Daily Life Disrupted

London reports the heaviest fog in a generation across Western Europe for a ninth straight day. Traffic chaos and accidents spike as air, rail, and road travel grind to a halt. Across Britain isolation and delays persist. ships Queen Elizabeth Queen Mary and Aquitania seize calm to sail to New York with Cherbourg stops.

London Europe Southampton America New York Cherbourg France England Britain Wirliamemh House of Commons Rairoad

Thirty for F. B. Noyes

Frank B. Noyes, 85, a pioneer newspaper reader and organizer of the Associated Press, died in Washington at 1:40 a.m. He helped found AP and served 3 years as its first president while remaining active with the Washington Evening Star as president and board chairman. Funeral arrangements were not announced.

Walspngton Frank B. Noyes America Noyes Associated Press Washington Evening Star Neyes

Snowfalls Leave Six Inches Across City Streets

Six inches of wet snow fell Tuesday night with Bert Lybeck directing City Street crews who cleared streets by morning. The plow did a good job and traffic moved without delay. Temperatures rise after last week's severe cold, while Glacier Highway saw heavy snowfall and Harbor residents report even heavier falls.

Bert Lybeck Glacier Highway Harbor

Eskimo Queen Making Hit in Movie Center

Hollywood dispatch reports Quianna Miss Alaska wins beauty title and arrives from Cape Prince of Wales Alaska to star in a Universal International film. She is said to be the first Eskimo girl brought to Hollywood for the movies and will take a role in a far north themed production.

Hollywood Calif Quianna Cape Prince Wales Alaska

Maritime unions move closer to settlement on West Coast

Two of three striking unions CIO Marine Cooks and Stewards and unaffiliated Marine Firemen near accord in a 91 day West Coast maritime strike. Firemen tentatively agree pending ratification. cooks and CIO Radio Operators still negotiating with shipowners as talks focus on wage terms and jurisdiction.

San Francisco Pacific Shipowners CIO Marine Maine Treae T Po Wations CIO Marty Lundenberg APL APL Sailors' Union Patelfte Harry Bridges West Coast Vincent J. Malone Tormorrow

ANS Official From Bethel Heads On Four Month Leave

George Morlander administrative assistant for the Alaska Native Service in the Kuskokwim District arrived in Juneau en route to the States for annual vacation. He will spend a week at the Juneau ANS office and at Mt Edgecumbe before leaving for Bellingham Washington for four months off. Morlander heads the Bethel district serving roughly 7 500 Eskimos and Indians from the lower Kuskokwim to the lower Yukon. Bethel center ships to four air lines and the Alaska Steamship Co. Small stern wheelers carry freight during summer up the Kuskokwim to McGrath. He notes new nurses quarters completed and Bethel Hospital addition planned for next spring. The hospital now has 36 beds and usually houses about 50 patients.

George Morlander Alaska Native Service Kuskokwim Juneau Morlander ANS Mt. Edgecumbe Bellingham Wash Bethel Yuko

Stock Quotations From New York December First

New York stock quotations show Alaska Juneau mine at 2 percent, American Can B, Anaconda 33, Curtiss Wright 7's, International Harvester 27's, Kennecott 55, New York Central 19, Northern Pacific 17, U S Steel 114. Pound at 403 dollars. Galex volume 1,320,000 shares. Averages: industrials 173.22 rails 53.38 utilities 32.91.

New York Alaska Juneau Anaconda Curtins- Wright International Harvester Kennecott New York Central Northern Pacific Galex

Coast Guard to Form Alaska District with Juneau HQ

Secretary of the Treasury Seaborn Snyder announced the Coast Guard will re establish a separate Alaska district similar to wartime setup. The 17th District will have headquarters in Juneau while Alaska operations previously reported to Seattle. The move follows a board review and Snyder’s Alaska visit, aligning with territorial federal presence.

Washington Secretary of the ‘Treasury Snyder Coust Guard Alaska Coast Church Juneau U. S Ernest Gruening Coast Guard Grattle Treasury Solid Tt Sid Seattle

Coast Guard District 10 on Chamber Meeting Agenda

Coast Guard District 10 headquarters in Juneau to be discussed at tomorrow noon Chamber of Commerce meeting. Reports on progress will be presented. Nominations for Executive Board membership will be accepted, with election on December 10.

Coast Guard Juneau Chamber of Commerce Noor Chamber

Rita Hayworth Granted Divorce From Orson Welles

Los Angeles report states film star Rita Hayworth secured her final decree of divorce from writer Orson Welles. The dissolution ends a high profile marriage, reflecting a swift legal step in Hollywood.

Los Angeles Rita Hayworth Orson Welles

AFL Loan Repaid as Government Receives Funds

New York reports a 1 100 000 loan by AFL International Ladies Garment Workers to a government agency has been repaid after five months of involvement. President Dwanky remarks on the repayment amid postwar economic maneuvering. Paris reports U S opposition to a split UN session and a plan to recess the assembly until January. John Foster has protested. Cpl. Charles Van Ryck to depart for Tacoma with ACS duty dating from May 16 1947.

New York APL Tvernationa Ladies Garment Workera Intract David Dwh Naky Paris United States United Nations UN Assembly John Foster Cpl Charles van Ryck Tacoma Wash ACS Junea

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Frank Heintzleman Washington, D.C Capitol Chicago Matthe Woll C.G Coast Maritime Snyder Are Coast Guard Drew Pearson Donsright The Bell Syndicate Aleutians F. B. Noyes Anscartes Port Angeles Puget Sound International Longshoremen's Association CAPLA East Coast Secretary of Treasury Isreal Corporal
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