Threat of Tieup at Ketchikan Dock Sparks Unified Action
Ketchikan Alaska June 27 a threatened tieup of cold storage docks loomed after three Seattle halibut boats withdrew amid a dispute with the Deep Sea Fishermen's Union. Owners seek injunction claiming unlawful conspiracy with ILWU to hamper supplies. Court return date July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ketchikan
Alaska
Deep Sea Fishermen's Union
Ketchikah
Seattle Haithat
Deep Sea Pishermen’s Union
Seattle
Nordby
McKinley
Commando
Masonic
DSFU
International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union
TLWA
ILWU
Peter N. Michaelson
Bernard Hanson
Bernard A. Hanoun
Ole Knutson
Carl Sather
Nils Pedersen
Harold Tofte
Einar Rice
George Elingen
Hans Grytling
Lars R. Neas
Edwin Eliasen
Einar Olson
Harry Hanson
Einar Telnes
Sigurd Ness
Axel Davidsen
Nick Albang
Earl Albany
Linas Jensen
Trygva Mathisen
Nels Lee
Ole Birkvold
Andrew Haram
Sig Hendricks
John Sellerite
Ivar Satero
Ole Jostal
Nels Farstad
Wallace Offer To Help Truman On Russia Rejected
Washington gossip notes Harry Truman despises Henry Wallace yet Wallace privately floated a plan to go to Russia with goodwill talks to ease U S Soviet tensions. Wallace sought White House guidance through adviser Harold Young before his Potomac Park speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jkew Pearson
Washington
Harry Truman
Henry Wallace
Henry
Harry
Potomac Park
Wallace
Truman
General Marshall
Russia
Harold Young
White House
Mystery Deepens Over Whizzing Objects Seen Over Pacific Northwest
The Associated Press reports growing reports of flying discs in Washington and Oregon after sightings from Idaho to Cascade Mountains. Witnesses include EB Sprinkle of Eugene who photographed objects June 18, Archie Edes of Wenatchee describing a night descent and explosion, plus Mrs Dehnle Howell of Salem and Mrs Howard Wheeler of Bremerton recalling sightings. Ethel Wheelhouse of Yakima also reported rapid, vanishing objects.
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Associated Press
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Cascade Mountains
EB. H. Sprinkle
Eugene
Ore
Eugene Hill
Archie Edes
Wenatehee
Moses Lake
Edes
Dehnle Howell
Salem
Howard K. Wheeler
Bremerton
Yakima
Ethel Wheelhouse
State Department fires at least ten for disloyalty
Washington June 27 The State Department announced that at least ten employees have been fired for suspected disloyalty to the United States government. Press Officer Lincoln White called it a very recent action and said he could not provide further details. The dismissals are understood to be under Congressional authority granted to the department in its 1947 appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
United States
Lincoln White
White
Standardization urged for U S Canadian defenses
General Dwight D. Eisenhower told Congress that a future war would likely see air strikes on industrial centers near the Great Lakes. He urged full U S Canadian military cooperation and a hemispheric defense organization, testifying on legislation to standardize arms across American nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
jGen
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Congress
United States
Great Lakes
Start Sald
Eisenhower
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Stock Quotations and Deed Recorded in Wagner Tract
New York June 2 stock quotes show Alaska Juneau at 4 percent, American Can 92 7, Anaconda 34 1, Curtiss Wright 4, International Harvester 87, Kennecott 44, New York Central 15, Northern Pacific 174, U S Steel 66, Pound 4.02. Merrill Lynch averages industrials 176.54 rails 46.03 utilities 34.63. Trading opened narrowly as labor front weighs on sentiment, with steel stocks steady amid coal walkout. A deed records a house and lot in Wagner Tract sold by David and Ethel Burnett to Milton and Nancy Furness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alaska
Juneau
American Can
Anaconda
Curtiss-Wright
International Harvester
Kennecott
New York Central
Northern Pacific
S. Steel
Merrill-Lynch
Rails
Utilities
Wagner Tract
David and
Ethel Burnett
Milton and
Nancy Furness
U. S
Felix Gray
George Bros Under-Footing and Alaska DC-4 Arrival
George Bros Liquor Store added new under footing after restoration by Juneau Paint and Supply Co. A DC-4 cargo plane, first of five acquired by Alaska Airlines from Capital Airlines, visited Juneau airport en route from Seattle to Fairbanks, delivering freight for Birch Johnson Lytle Construction Co. The plane was piloted by John Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bros. Liquor Store
Juneau Paint and Supply Co. Eet
Alaska Airlines
Capital Airlines
Juneau
Seattle
Fairbanks
Birch-Johnson- Lytle Construction Co
John Thompson
Navy Officers Visit Alaska to Study Defense
High ranking Naval officers met with Maj. Gen. Howard A. Craig at Fort Richardson to discuss territorial air facilities. They will tour Ladd Field near Fairbanks Point Barrow and Aleutian stations, marking the first Alaska visit by senior Navy officers to study both Army and Navy defense. Including Vice Admiral John Dale Price Vice Admiral A. E. Montgomery Rear Admiral William Keen Harris and 11 other Naval Air officers.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Fort Richardson
Howard A. Craig
Ladd Field
Fairbanks
Point Bar‘row
Navy
John Dale Price
Naval Air Forces
Pacific
A. E. Montgomery
William Keen Harris
West Coast
Signal Corps seeks extra funds for Alaska system
Washington June 27 The House Appropriations Committee recommended a 1,804,000 dollar budget for the Alaska Communications System for the coming year, 1,061,100 more than the current year and in line with the President's request. The panel said a larger capacity is needed to handle duties and a growing military population, with potential use in emergencies. Demands, largely self supporting, rise from many sources including Air Forces operations and weather communications between airports.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Signal Corps
Alasks
Tenakee Merchant A Dermott O Toole Guest at Baranof Hotel
Tenakee merchant A Dermott O Toole is listed as a guest at the Baranof Hotel, reflecting local business ties and hospitality scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Dermott O'Toole
Tenakee
Baranoff Hotel
Eisler Given Year in Prison for Contempt
Gerhart Eisler, labeled the No. 1 Soviet Commissar, was sentenced by Judge Alexander Holtzoff to one year in prison and a $1,0000 fine for contempt of Congress after refusing to testify before the House Committee on Un-American Activities. Eisler urged mercy, claiming to be a European antifascist refugee, and decried the act as witch-hunting hysteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gerhart Eisler
Congress
Federal District Court
Alexander Holtzoff
Eisler
House Committee On Un-American Activities
Eber
Asi-American Activities Committee
Carl Marzani Sentenced to Prison Term
Carl A. Marzani, 35, Italian born former State Department subofficial, was sentenced to one to three years in prison on hiding Communist Party affiliations in a Federal loyalty test. Judge Keech denied bond pending appeal after conviction on all 11 counts. Marzani, of Arlington, Virginia, faced up to ten years and a $10,000 fine per count. He called the trial a travesty of justice in a post sentencing statement.
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Washington
Carl A. Marzani
State Department
Federal District Court
Richmond B. Keech
Marzani
Arlington
Large Cache Left On Mount McKinley by Washburn Exp
Bradford Washburn Expedition left vast caches of supplies on Mount McKinley Alaska after climbing 20,270 feet. Robert W. Craig University of Washington said the team buried large quantities of Army gear and food to cover safety margins. A camp at 18,000 feet remains occupied for cosmic ray experiments. Washburn remains in Alaska. Craig recalled a crevasse fall but survived with help from teammates. From Port Townsend Washington A J Douglas registered at the Banof Hotel.
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Seattle
Bradford Washburn
Mount McKinley
Alaska
Robert W. Craig
University of Washington
Wright Field
Craig
Washburn
New England Museum of Natural History
Nordling resigns after thirty years with A J Mine Co
Homer G. Nordling longtime chief electrical engineer at the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Company resigns to take a similar post with the Civil Aeronautics Administration. He will base operations in Anchorage with travel for CAA, plans to stay connected with Juneau friends, and his successor at A J G M Co will be Earl Watkin.
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Homer G. Nordling
Juneau
Alaska Juneau
Civil Aeronautics Administration
A. J
Nordling
CAA
Nordlings
Anchorage
Fsunday
American Legion
Grant Highway
Earl Watking
A. J. G M. Company
Watkins
Runners Up In Queen Contest Show Gains
Fourth of July committee reports early afternoon results list Cecelia Thibo as front runner with 45700 votes, Betty Bennett and Rebekah with 38600, Ann Thompson 36200, and others including Pat Hogue 15700 Marilyn Merritt 10600 Edna OConnor 5800 Emma Nielser 14200 Betty Lou Hared 12100 Claire Folta 7200 Harriet Maurstad 3200 Rosemary Coogan unavailable Lois Nicholson 20900 Harriet Stonehouse 5000 Lenora Olson 3600 Lily Ann Maurstad 2500.
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Cecelia Thibo~ Deal
American Legion
Betty Bennett
Rebekah and
Odd Fellows
Ann Thompson
Ann
Central Labor Council
Pat Hogue
Rotary
Marilyn Merritt
Chamber of Commerce
Adath Dawes
Edna O'Connor
BPWC
Emma Nielser
Kiwanis
Betty Lou Hared
Lions
Claire Folta
Lois Nicholson
Rainbow
Harriet Stonehouse
Elks and Emblem Club
Lenora Olson
Women of Moose
Lily Ann Maurstad
Sons of Norway
War Department cemetery request rejected as too costly
The House Appropriations Committee rejected the War Department's funding for cemeteries in Alaska Hawaii and Puerto Rico deeming the proposed expenditures outrageous. Chairman Engel cited no legislative authority for Alaska or Puerto Rico cemeteries and flagged items such as 7000 for a flagpole 52500 for fencing 14000 for a utility building and 45600 for topsoiling and seeding across six acres among the questionable costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Alaska
House Appropriations Committee
Engel
R-Mieh
Military Appropriations Subcommittee
Patterson
Department
MacArthur calls for long term supervision of Japan
General MacArthur told visiting American newspaper executives that Japan should be supervised for a generation perhaps with UN aid, and that a strong air power, possibly from Okinawa bases, could protect or supervise Japan. He hinted the United States might retain Okinawa and the Ryukyus, and said occupation should last at least three but not more than five years.
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Tokyo
MacArthur
Newpaper
Japan
United Nations
Okinawa
United States
Ryukyus
Pan American Airways
J. Loy Maloney
Chicago Tribune
Associated Press
Alaska Frontier Overadvertised Says Railroad Boss
Portland June 27 Col John P Johnson general manager of the Alaska Railroad says Alaska has been over advertised. He told the Portland Chamber of Commerce Foreign Trade and Shipping Department last night that the territory is the last frontier but too much hype has drawn in as many as 300 people daily many unprepared for conditions. He warned of housing shortages and the danger of freezing next winter.
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Portland
Ore
John P. Johnson
Alaska Railroad
Alaska
Portland Chamber of Commerce Foreign Trade and Shipping Department
Steamers and arrests mark Sitka to Juneau movement
Sailings are listed for several vessels including Princess Louise from Vancouver due Saturday and Alaska arriving tonight with sail south tomorrow. Two arrests reported by City Police, Marquis Bryson and fisherman John W. Wilson booked for drunkenness. Sitka's John Sheward registered at the Hotel Juneau.
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Sword Hitch
Douglas
Princess Louise
Vancouver
Seattle
Splice
Princess Norah
Alaska
Baranof
Marquis W. Bryson
John W. Wilson
Sitka
John Sheward
Hotel
Juneau
Weather report and forecast for Juneau area
Weather report shows 24 hour period ending 7 30 this morning with Juneau temperatures high 73 low 50 at airport high 74 low 45 Pair and continued warm tonight and Saturday Precipitation shows no rain in Juneau past 24 hours while total since June 1 is 3.41 inches at Juneau and 2.90 inches at the airport Wasilla guest list notes Mrs Marion Young of the Fern Mine at Wasilla visiting Baranof Hotel.
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Juneau
Wasilla
Marion Young
Wasille
Baranof
Chadwick to Come North to Address Alaska Legion
Seattle leader Stephen Chadwick former National Commander of the American Legion will address the Alaska Department in Anchorage Monday replacing Paul Griffith who is ill. Chadwick plans to fly to Anchorage Sunday and will be accompanied by Legionnaire friend Lou Kessler.
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Seattle
Stephen
Chadwick
American Legion
Alaska
Will Be Chinese Millionaire on $709.63 Check
Clinton June 27. A check for 709.83 dollars was sent to Miss Vella M Wilcox in Hong Kong China as her share of Martha E Hall estate. The U S currency check mailed by De Witt County treasurer settles the estate after heirs received shares years ago but wartime prevented delivery. When received she will have seven million ninety six thousand three hundred Chinese money.
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Clinton
Hong Kong
China
Vella M. Wilcox
United States
Dewitt County
Martha E. Hall
Wilcox
Soft coal miners walk off jobs amid national stoppage
Layoffs sweep key industries as soft coal mines idle over 200,000 workers. Mines closed for a 24 day vacation starting tomorrow as protests against the Taft Hartley law halt shipments. Steel mills trim operations and railroad crews are cut. Detroit Chrysler and Briggs plan mass layoffs of 28 000. Shipyards face impending strikes with 120,000 idle. Public transportation in New York area stabilizes after an agreement ends a two week strike.
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Piterety
Detroit
Chrysler Corp
Briggs Manufacturing, Co
CIO Martone and Shipbuilding Workers Union
Atantic and Gull
Wnlon
Coast
Bethlehem Steel Co
Louis
Id Steike
Publc
Public Service Company
Transit Workers Union
Sunderland Family Heads to Oslo by Air
Mr and Mrs Sunderland depart Juneau for Oslo by Pan American Airways with non stop Seattle to New York leg. They plan a long Norways visit to see Harald and the Sunderland kin, including Mr Sunderland's mother, and tour other regions. A farewell party with Norwegian decor and gifts marked the send off.
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Vivi
Oslo
Norway
John Sunderland
Juneau
Pan American Airways
Sunderland
Viking
Lina
Nor Way
Harald
Duncan High School
Suinderssnds
New York
Seattle
Ode
Aunelund
Mr. Sunderland
Sunderlands
Harold Sharing
Ole Westby
Affai
Ford UAW CIO reach wage and pension deal in June
Detroit June 27 Ford Motor Co and the CIO United Automobile Workers Union reach a wage increase of seven cents an hour and a pension plan for about 120,000 production workers. The plan costs Ford $200 million the first year and $15 million annually thereafter, marking the industry’s first old age retirement program.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Co
CIO
United Automobile Workers’ Union
Richard T. Leonard
Uaw-Cio
Pord
Leonard
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Pacific N. W
Bethlehem, Republic
Youngstown Steel & Tube
U. S. Steel
George Bros
Carl Marzani
Port Townsend
Wash
A J. Douglas
Baanof Hotel
A. J. Mine CO
Col. Johnson
FORD
CIO - Uawu
Los Angeles
Robert Ells
Ellis Airlines
Aleutians
Paris
Great Britain
France
Srisdh
Prench
U.S
Marshall
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