Two Year Draft Measure Is Now Proposed
OHIO VOTES IN PRIMARY ON TUESDAY J By The Associated Press Senator Robert A Taft and Harold E. Stassen wind up their Ohio Delegate battle today amid signs the outcome may sway early GOP presidential balloting at Philadelphia. Both candidates planned last hour appeals over state wide radio hookups tonight in their contest over 23 of Chin's 53 presidential nominating votes. Both camps expressed confidence in the results when upwards of 700,000 Republicans go to the polls in tomorrow's primary.
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Robert A. Taft
Harold EB. Stassen
Ohio
Philadelphia
Chin
Selective Service Up to Congress House Draft Bill Approved
The House Armed Services Committee approved a two year draft bill by 28 to two, sending selective service to Congress for debate. The bill raises armed forces manpower to 2,005,82, with exemptions for most veterans and others, and would require registrations for those 19 to 25. Doctors up to 45 could be drafted. ministers and some objectors exempt. deferments set by the President. law expires two years after effect.
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Fish Wildlife Officials Arrive as Weekend Travel Sets Plans
Life Service representative returns from Anchorage and will stay about a week in Juneau before winding down affairs on the Westward and relocating permanently to a new office. Fisheries Management Supervisor George B. Kelez departs soon for official business in Seattle. Dan Ralston and Mrs. Ralston arrive. she is a former Juneau Police Chief and Territorial Highway Patrolman and will live at the 20th Century Apartments. John N. Ball, Chief of Operations, Wildlife Refuge Branch, arrives from Washington to take part in military land reservation hearings here.
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Wildlife Refuge Branch
Washington, D. C
Vanderbilt Improvement Association Meets at Salmon Creek
The Vanderbilt Improvement Association held a Sunday evening meeting at Salmon Creek Country Club for a business session and banquet. They completed several matters concerning road improvements for Glacier Highway residents.
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Salmon Creek Country Club
Glacier Highway
Senator Thomas Linked to Commodity Gambling Scandal
The column recalls Senator Elmer Thomas of Oklahoma facing allegations of gambling on the commodity market during Senate speeches. Despite denials, Thomas admitted speculation six months later. A Senate subcommittee is said to investigate, but no public action has occurred, with new details involving cotton and silver trades.
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Thomas
Senator Ferguson
Michigan
Ferguson
Bigplanes Displayed by Russia
Washington May 3 Military experts await detailed reports from US observers on a weekend air show by the Soviet Union. The display likely featured Tu-70s resembling B-29s as analysts consider copied wartime features. A Juneau Legion meeting follows with dinner and a brief business session.
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Russia
United States
Red Air Force
Strikes Loom in Labor Clash Next Week
Labor management talks stall as automotive and railroad workers prepare for possible strikes next week. Mediators in Chicago press separate talks with unions and management to avert a walkout, while some workers report progress in other sectors.
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National (Railway) Mediation Board
Chicago
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Railroad Tbor
Truce Sought by Red Cross in Jerusalem Crisis
Britain told the United Nations that the International Red Cross is negotiating a Jewish Arab truce for Jerusalem. J Fletcher Cooke, British Palestine expert, reported at a UN trusteeship council secret session that an announcement could come from Jerusalem if both sides agree.
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International Red Cross
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J. Fletcher-Cooke
Steamers Arrive and Sail Schedules Named for Alaska Route
Princess Louise from Vancouver due at 6 this afternoon with departure for Skagway at 1 PM. Aleutian from Seattle due around 8 tomorrow morning. Alaska listed to sail from Seattle Thursday and Baranvt set to sail from Seattle Saturday.
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Arabs Await Invasion Claims Amid Palestine Turmoil
AP notes Haganah says Syria and Lebanon invaded northern Palestine, but reporters find no sign of attack. Arabs deny invasion and plan for May 15 when Britain ends mandate. Britain lands 1000 troops in Haifa. UN resumes emergency talks. Refugees fault leaders, citing Yar muk army as overstated. Arabs claim 30000 invasion force vs Jews 60000 plus.
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Heavy Democratic lead in Alaska fourth division primary
With three fourths of the fourth division votes counted in the Alaska Democratic primary, L. Bartlett leads for the delegate post with 2,141 votes against R. H. Stock’s 396. Both advance automatically to the general election with no opposition in their party. Other offices show Democrat leads in attorney general, auditor, highway engineer, and party nominations for Senate and House seats as division results roll in from 36 of 65 precincts including Fairbanks.
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Frank Metcalf
Tra Farnsworth
Senate
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Jesse Lander
John Butrovich
Clarence Wootter
House
Baranof Southbound With 13 Passengers
The Baranof, steaming southward, arrived in Juneau this morning at 10 o clock with six passengers for here and left an hour and a half later for Seattle with 13 persons from Juneau on board. From Cordova H Gerstman From Seward Leonard Lauri Mrs Bessie Quinto and child and Fred and Albert Vailletti To Seattle Mrs Alma Carlson Mrs Ann DeLong Mrs George Schmidt and K Schmidt Mrs Willard Jones T Hammerson Mr and Mrs Mueller J D Stover and John Tale.
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Juneau
Seattle
Cordova
H. Gerstman
Seward
Leonard Lauri
Bessie Quinto
Fred
Albert Vailletti
Alma Carlson
Ann DeLong
George Schmidt
K. Schmidt
Willard Jones
Visit by Warne and officials to Juneau schedule announced
Assistant Secretary of the Interior William Warne arrived with Col J P Johnson and aides in Juneau to meet Alaska officials. A survey of reindeer conditions and a census will be conducted after July 1 by the Native Service and Fish and Wildlife Service. Officials outlined rehabilitation efforts for the reindeer industry and planned public meetings, lunches, and a no host dinner at Baranof Hotel. Warne tours SE Alaska points Wednesday before departure.
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Washington, DC
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Don C. Poster
ANS
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Rotary Club
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Baranof Hotel
City Hall
Alaska
Tornadoes Kill 71 and Injure 160 Across Seven States
Across seven states over the weekend tornadoes and violent storms killed 71 and injured 160. West Virginia led with six deaths followed by Kentucky four, Oklahoma five, Missouri three, Kansas two, and Illinois one. Property damage ran into millions as towns faced widespread destruction.
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Oklahoma
Weather report and forecast for Juneau area
The weather bureau records a 24 hour period ending 7 30 this morning with Juneau high 47 low 33 and airport high 27 low 29. Forecasts call for variable cloudiness and light rain showers tonight. Precipitation shows trace amounts in Juneau and at the airport totaling 48 75 inches since July 1 and 8144 inches in Juneau since July 1.
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Pottery Club Meeting Tonight at Town Hall Recreation Center
The Pottery Club will meet Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock in the Club rooms at the Town Hall Recreation Center.
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Town Hall Recreation Center
Supreme Court Rules on Colored Home Ownership Restrictions
The Supreme Court upheld restrictive real estate agreements that bar people of color from white neighborhoods if voluntarily adhered to without court enforcement. Chief Justice Vinson led the opinion, with Justices Black Frankfurter Douglas Murphy and Burton concurring. Jackson Heed and Rutledge did not participate. The decision notes historical context of the 14th Amendment but does not declare the agreements invalid per se. Damages of 375,000 were awarded to William Goldman of the Erlanger Theatre. response from film studios indicates further suits exist.
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Dewey in Oregon for votes in presidential primary
Governor Dewey began a three week campaign across Oregon May 3 seeking Republican presidential preference for May 21. Only rival is Harold Stassen of Minnesota. Dewey will tour the state and briefly visit Washington, aiming to boost his political prestige against Stassen.
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Stassen
Captn Neal H Brown Led Tugboat Crew Rescue Off Montague Island
Captain Neal H Brown and his Army tugboat crew rescued all hands from a stranded Army craft off Montague Island in Alaska on April 4. They received official commendation from Lt. Col. Vancel R. Beck, Transportation Officer, U S Army, Alaska, for their efficiency and teamwork in the mission.
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Northland Trans Sued by Employee for Back Injury
May 3 Arseneault a 34 year old Seattle man filed a suit in U S District Court against Northland Transportation and its officers seeking 15250 for a back injury from a February 22 fall from a gangplank of the merchant vessel Palicana at Whitier Alaska. He was employed as a wiper in the engine room.
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Senator Taylor Arrested in Alabama After Detour Incident
Senator Taylor of Idaho, a Wallace vice presidential hopeful, said he might not be alive had he provoked police during a Birmingham arrest on a disorderly conduct charge. Police claimed he attempted to enter a segregated conference through a “Negroes” door and was released on bail for a trial set tomorrow.
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Creative Writers to Discuss Poetry at Town Hall Meeting
Tonight at 7:30 in the Town Hall Recreation Center A B Hall a Poetry night invites writers and members to discuss verse forms and analysis readers are asked to bring poetry. A new short story writers program starts tonight and all writers are urged to attend.
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Vancouver Visitor Stays at Baranot Hotel in Juneau
Vancouver visitor J. A. Robertson arrives in Juneau and takes lodging at the Baranot Hotel, confirming travel plans and local lodging arrangements.
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Howard Bruce Nominated for Deputy Administrator Post
Howard Bruce of Maryland was nominated to be Deputy Administrator for Economic Cooperation. A Baltimore industrialist, he served 14 years on the Democratic National Committee, chairs Worthington Pump and Machinery and Maryland Dry Dock, and has held director roles in several corporations. He received the Distinguished Service Medal for World War II service.
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Stock Quotations From New York May 3 1920s
May 3 close quotes Alaska Juneau mine 3, American Can 86 1 2, Anaconda 36, Curtiss Wright 8, International Harvester 95, Kennecott 55, New York Central 164, Northern Pacific 244 4, U S Steel 76, Pound 4 3. Today 1 1500000 shares traded. Averages Industrials 191.09 rails 59.08 utilities 34.17.
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