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Newspaper

The Daily Alaska Empire

Location

Juneau, Alaska, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1950

Page

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Commies Seize Mosinee In Mock May Day Takeover

Mosinee Wisconsin, May 1. Pajama clad mayor dragged from bed as mock insurgents seize city hall and police station at sunrise. Benjamin Gitlow leads six armed teams to proclaim Soviet rule, arrest civic leaders, cuff clergy, raise red banners, while a lone American flag flies over the station. Residents react mixed as the demonstration unfolds in a one day trial of life under communists.

Mosinee Wis Caryl Gewiss Reds Benjamin Gitlow Communist Party United States Daily Worker American Legion Prresting Ralph E. Kroneneee Joseph Jack Kornfeder Gitlow Manuel Lutheran Mission

McCarthy urged by Judd to slow downs and seek witnesses

In a Washington column by Drew Pearson, GOP Rep Walter Judd of Minnesota, a China lobby ally, tells McCarthy he lacks proof against alleged Communists and warns him to cut excessive speeches. Judd advises waiting for witnesses before verdicts and cautions against rash accusations amid Marine beach invasion talk. Cont on page four.

Judd Joe

Alaska Statehood Lands Debate Reopens on Surveys

Alaska faces a key question at statehood hearings: should the new state receive a larger share of lands than other admissions, given the limited surveying and little industrial development to date. Critics cite past federal surveys and the need to accelerate land grants to unlock Alaska’s resources and economy.

Alaska

Marble Champs Honored By Lions Club In Juneau

Nine young marble players received awards at the Juneau Lions Club weekly lunch meeting. Robert Peters won the top division gold and medals were awarded to the three best in each age group. Adults Col. John R. Noyes and Al Ransome earned keys for recruiting members. Two public service events were announced: a community beach cleanup at Douglas and a Mt Edgecumbe chorus concert May 1.

Juneau Lions Club Robert Peters Bob Freddie Hulse James Boddy Peter Wood Tommy Abbott Walter Soboleff Harold Zenger Bob Shaft Bob Scott D. P.’ Applegate al Ransome International Organization Milton J. Furness Lions Gastineau Channel Hardy Lions Douglas Bob Shuff Carl Rusher Mt. Edgecumbe Martin Holm Val Poor Lions’ Club Alva Blackerby George Danner Clarence Warfield Joseph ©. Rude James Arthur Wes Jack Glover Lions Clubs Max Penrod Ralph Young Lawrence Carlson Whidby Island Carlson Douglas Island

Alaska statehood hopes hinge on enabling act freedoms

The piece argues the enabling act must curb bureaucratic control, especially by the Interior Department, to improve Alaska’s path to statehood. It warns that without such concessions on resource control and governance, Alaska may not develop even if statehood is granted. The next article will conclude the series on Alaska state aims.

Department of the Interior Alaska Alaska State

Way calls cannery and ship men to testify May 8

The grand jury has held a closed hearing to decide if charges of anti trust violations in the Alaska Territory are warranted. Testimony includes Alaska Steamship men G B Duryea, Gardner, Hyner, Sipprell, Rolf Ostram, Frank Schwartzbacker, Fred Gapner and others from Canyon, Orcas Packing, Alaska Packers, and Port Chatham Packing Co. Baker, publisher of the Ketchikan Chronicle, is among those named.

Anchol Alaska Steat Duryen Ketchikan RG. Gardner Fairbanks G. A. Hyner W. W. Sipprell Seward Rolf Ostram Seattle Southwestern Fisheries Frank A. Schwartzbacker Whiz Fishing Co Cordova Fred Gapner Parks Canning Co Wyak Pannel Orcas Packing Co Carmel Vataska Packers Assa Larson Bay West Point Canning Co Uganik Cape Douglass Canning Co Kukak Bay Port Chatham Packing Co Porthoole Will R. Lébo, Jr Ixetchikan Jack Warner L. C. Berg Sitka R. D. Kelsey Valdez Dock Co J. Fribeck Snug Harbor William Baker Baker

67 Halibut Vessels Leave Cold Storage Wharf for Grounds

The Juneau halibut fleet plus vessels from Hoonah and Amgoon loaded ice and bait at Jimeau Cold Storage over the weekend and headed to fishing grounds. Sixty seven ships are listed with skippers including Arctic Lawrence Swanson Nova Avon a Axel Nelson Yukon II Harry Marvin and many more from Arctic to Hyperion Oscar Oberg.

Jimeau Cold Storage Company Juneau Halibut Hoonah Amgoon Arctic Lawrence Swanson Avona Axel Nelson Yukon II Harry Marvin Jeanette Merle Rhodes Acgur—Francis Hyde Sunmore John Winther Jr Water Fall Die Jack Tenakee Ronald John Reliance Albert Greenwald Tern Tom Leite Vivian Charlie Larson Fern John Lowell SJS Peter Johnson Mayflower Gust Swanson June K Joseph Bennett Sadie Carl Baker Thelma Bernt Alstead Emma Tom Ness Solar Dana Twiet Nebraska Harry Douglas Tundra Peter Oswald Defiance George Davis Explorer Magnus Hanson Nor Hiandé Ed Jacobson Dixon Emil Samuelson Arden Olaf Larson Queen—Erling Onsolan Norfin— Roger Bailey Julia D—Ike Puustinen Dolores J Oren Adderman Viking John Sonderland Washington Richard Dalton Valiant— Ploud Epperson Margaret T Peter Hildre Gorigen John Elkevik Zip John Hopen Hyperion Oscar Oberg

Alaska Juneau mine closes at 3 with mixed stock quotes

Closing quotations for May 1 list Alaska Juneau at 3, American Can 118 percent, Anaconda 30 percent, Curtiss Wright 91 percent, International Harvester 27 percent, Kennecott 53 percent, New York Central 14 percent, Northern Pacific 17 percent, U S Steel 33 percent, Pound 2.80. Sales today total 2,390,000 shares. Averages show industrials 215.86, rails 56.76, utilities.

New York Alaska Juneau American Can Anaconda Curtiss~ ‘Wright International Harvester Kennecott New York Central Northern Pacific U.S. Steel

Seattle Guests Register at Baranof

Seattle visitors include Gil Rich a salesman P Ritenie also a salesman A D Gors Union officer M Anderson Kirk Jones George J Bicher Jr listed among Baranof hotel guests from Seattle.

Seattle Baranof Gil Rich P. Ritenie A. D. Gors Union Ol M. Anderson Kirk Jones George J. Bicher, Jr

Statehood for Hawaii Urged by Interior Secretary

Secretary of the Interior Chapman told a Senate committee there is no valid reason Hawaii should not be admitted now. He dismissed claims Hawaii is a Communist hotbed and backed the House-approved bill for statehood. Alaska’s Atwood predicted Senate Interior action favorable and Hawaii’s admission framed as a strong anti Communist contribution. Nearly 50 Hawaiians flew 6,000 miles to testify.

Washington Chapman Senate Hawaii Alaska Senate Interior Committee Home Robert Atwood Atwood Anchorage Times Senate Committee On Interior and Insular Affairs Butler R-Neb Ther The Pacific United States

Senate considers Alaska statehood timing amid hearings

Washington May 1 Senators after a week of hearings on the House statehood bill agree Alaska should get immediate progress toward statehood. They warn Congress must avoid delaying changes and push amendments before adjournment. The panel notes land disputes, federal versus state control, and cost questions, with calls for a road and port program to attract population.

Alice Frein Johnson Empire Washington Alaska Congress Clinton Anderson D-Nm Anderson Senate Agriculture Interior Turmna Joseph C. O'Mahoney Wye Ans Eugene D. Millikin Cole George W. Malone Nev Wees Lena Anderson Hugh Butler Nebr Giles ‘Taylor Ida Zales Ecton North Pacific Lear Far West Congres Alakic McFarland Bering Straits

Better sport fishing found over weekend

At least two sports fishermen brought in big kings yesterday. Jerry Benson tangled with a 27 pound fighter in Auk Bay while strip fishing with herring. another angler, Spec Paul, landed a 28 pounder in the same locality. Commercial trailers testing their gear were said to have caught some kings at the south end of Gastineau Channel. Overall, reports said fishing was better though the expected run had not fully arrived.

Jerry Benson Auk Bay Spec Paul Ame Gastineau Channel

Graduation Trip For Monagle Family Heads South

Mrs James Monagle and her daughter Mrs Clay Lillegraven flew south yesterday by Pan American to spend six weeks in the United States visiting relatives in Seattle Oregon and San Francisco. They will attend Merritt Monagle University of San Francisco graduation exercises on June 4. After graduation he plans to fly to Juneau and may pursue further studies. The two women expect to return to Juneau a week or two after.

James Monagie Clay Lillegraven Pan American Seattle Oregon San Francisco Merritt Monagie University of San Francisco Monagie Juneau

Parking Lot Fire Near Simpkins Store

A two alarm fire was set off when a tarpet overheated and burned in the parking lot near the George M. Simpkins store on Front Street. The blaze was extinguished with a fire extinguisher and all clear was sounded about twenty minutes after the first alarm.

George M. Simpkins Front Street

May Day Parade Across Moscow and Berlin Clash

The article describes May Day celebrations in Moscow with a massive Soviet parade led by Stalin’s son and a review of troops at Lenin’s tomb, while Western sector clashes and demonstrations unfold. It notes German police and Allied forces in Berlin and mentions international May Day observances amid rising tensions and propaganda from various governments.

Asewelaboe Press Berlin Gidley Geri Elotiny Baril Bant-Wesb Pnlike Kébe Rena Marte Anel- Communit Sunelag Geryamn Taviores Andy Ebe Pererety Slatin Stalit Missena Moscow Lenin Stalin

Steam Ship Movements Amid Protest Rumor

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a protest planned by a group including Barano and Princess Louise from Vancouver. Details are unclear but timing mentions evening events and a sea route disruption possibly targeting a steamer.

Forecast Update From Atria Music Event

Forecaster notes a cool night with low around 36 degrees and a mild day ahead with highs near 54. City of Janems reports rainfall totals since July 1 of 0.04 inches, while Airport readings show 42.19 inches in July 1 notes.

Janems Nonasine

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