The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, February 19, 1946, Page 8

PAGE EIGHT MEEKS TRIAL JURY IS NOT YET SELECTED m Page One Fred Mrs, whom Mrs. Lockén wa ed by Newman and Mrs r by William Bying were later two defer prosecu been oppos of capital pun- loath to serve a in which it in- Kunz replaced Mr dship - EXcus replace Mr, New Sparks was herse se of friendship with Defense Attorney Paul She was replaced by F. F. Cameron, who in turn, was discharged because of feeling against a capital punish- ment upon circumstantial evidence alone. Mrs. Erbland replaced Mrs Byington and just tefore noon Mrs, Giovanetti was called to the seat vacated by Mr. Cameron Questioning of jurors was ducted for the Government by §. Attorney Patrick Gilmore, Jr.; for the defense by J. J. O'Leary, surprise selection as associate. On motion by Attorney Paul, O’Leary, unknown in Alaska court circles, was admitted by the Co to act as associate defense counsel in this case only. Goveriiis Case Questions by Mr. Gilmore indi- cated that the Government's case against Meeks will be based solely on circumstantial evidence. O'Le disregarded most of the usual qu ies as to relations between prosecut- ing attorneys and jurors, but did make a point of inquiring concern- ing any business or social relation- ships between jurors and persons it is assumed will appear as prose- cution witnesses. O'Leary was over-ruled by siding Judge J. W. Kehoe motion that star prosecution witness Kelso B. Hartness be brought into the Courtroom to be viewed by the jury panel to see if he would be recognized by any of the prospec- tive jurors Questioning by O'Leary was ap- parently intended to impress upon the jurors the significance of the legal assumption of innocence of a defendant until guilt has been es- tablished to their satisfaction Meeks Impassive Throughout the questioning of jurors yesterday afterncon and this forenoon, the defendant, Meeks, re- mained impassive, expressionless Seated cas] his legs crossed and hands clasped in his lap, the de- fendant spoke ony briefly in reply to questions by his attorneys. He was dressed in olive drab trousers navy blue shirt open at the throat, blue sox, brown shoes and brown leather jacket. Some of the defense questions, regarding the amount of schooling secured by jurors, were pointed tow- ard assuring that no prejudice would be held against Meeks be- cause of his illiteracy. Others were designed to determine if evidence of immoral living, not connected with the crime charged, would in- fluence the judgment of his jurors Questioning Continues Questioning and challenging of jurors was to continue this after- noon, and, because of the lengthy nature of the questioning so fa ORANGES excused be con- Pre- on a Juicy Sweet Navels THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE—JUNEAU, ALASKA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1946 Norah Here -+ Baranof In From South Going South especially by the defense, much more ‘time is Jikely to be consumed before a trial jury is chosen Spectators overflowed the qmu courtroom into the corridors at the| opening of the trial yesterday, 50 more persons being unable to gain admittance to hear the feature case of the current Court term T A Arriving in port from the south However, fewer were on hand this' Pan American Airways arrived in'yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock, morning and as the panel of jurors Juneau recently with the following the steamer Princess Norah had the v nned out, a few vacant seats passengers from Seattle: Louis War-|following passengers for Juneau: aBrsaTed ren, Cora Holden, Charlotte Cor-:Marion Bartlett, Leroy J. Brown, t Jurors excused from sitting on the onado, Charles Cramer, Phillp Frank M. Doogan, Clara J. Gab- 36 PASSENGERS ARRIVE VIAPAA FROM SEATILE Steamer Baranof arrived in Ju- neau from the westward this morn- at 8:15 with five passengers for| The ship sailed at 11:30 Arriving here from Seward were: Mrs. Bonnie Holban, Ted R. Lyman, Axel Peterson, Wilbur J. Irwin; from Valdez: Peter Sunrise. Those leaving for Seattle were: Billy Joe Doris, Helen Doris, M Fred F. Pow- Lucille Stevens, E. M. Peterson, Mrs. E. M. Petgrson, William Stolt, R. H. Curtis, Mrs. R. H. Curtis, C Tubbs, R. W. Howard, To Wrangell: el 8 ELMER GARNES HERE Elmer Garnes of Angoon is guest at the Gastineau. PSP BLACK LAREL! @ Dependability ® Courieous Service Two Free Deliveries Just Phone attend is and rehearsal will follow the starting at 8 o’'clock — e VISITORS CHICAGO-—Leighton J. Burham scored a hit with a snowball on what he had identified as 2a wasp's nest. Out came laaybugs. Durham suggests it migl housing shortage. sail from morning at 10 o'clock, with the Krepps, Jill Krepps, Harry James, cum, Allen G. Marcum, Alexander - {Roger Robinson, Stella Meherin, B, Pope MRS JOHNSON ENDS Joe Meherin, Mildred Swonden, Ike . Luther D. Powell, Martin, R. J. Sommers, Esther guerite Shelherd, Jessie Stevens, Sommers, Virginia Grafton, Charles Henry S. and: Alma Sully, Thomas O 1S TAKING VACATION raricer, nary Grusb, Eitin Lewis. wells, Pauia K. wells. " s |Merle Lidstrom, Paul Puckett,| Gerald Williams, Harriet A. Will- E. ed on the steamer Baranof this dall, Magnhild Bogue and Jean'A. Williams, Arthur K. Hansen,' To Petersburg: Imogene Ward. morning for their former home in Welch. |Lowell L. Wells, Julia Maytield, To Ketchikan: Jack Maloca, May with their daughter, Mrs, John Hudert, Frank Nash, Leon-! The Princess Norah sailed for K carlisle, Ray Roady, Mrs. Ray Sharnbroich and family. ard Smith, Stanley Tatom, William Skagway at 11:45 o'clock last night, Roady, Joe Bailey, Mrs. Joe Bailey, earned vacation, having served with Tisdale that city: John, Herman, Grace S. Mrs. R. A. Bartholomew, Rush Office of Price Administration |sanford, Frank P. Krsul, Joe H. Boyle, Vern Stedman, Mrs. Vern Rationing Board in Wrangell, then Fam”y Night Dmner Antoquia, Peter Howard. Peggy Lane, Elizabeth Oaksmith, the responsibilities of Rationing land, L. T. Birkland, H. Birkland, Howgrd Croken, Mrs. Howard Johnson has the distinction of be- .I. B .I, E Moyneux. ey, 10 D€ 10MOTTOW LV€ boards in Alaska as well as through for members of the Methodist - the recreation parlors. GAME IS Io"lGHI Mrs. Ronald Lister and group sing- be a discussion on the church or- night in the High School gym contacted regarding the dinner, and Firemen in a contest to settle local Mrs. Floyd Phelps, Red 770, for in- High School Crimson Bears will extended to all members meeting Princess Norah scheduled to ar- 0 c'c i Denali scheduled to about Saturday or Sunday and e present case were ordered by Judge Reed, Selba — Patient, Elizabeth rielson, James O. Hansen, Eleanor Kehoe to report back Monday Rockwitz, Catherine Sertich, Judith and Donna J. Lucds, Mary Mar- exception of Mrs. Sparks,” who was John McManain, Sidney Beavers, Miller, Lois Murphy, 2Zatis Mur- lischarged from the pdnt} Woodford Davisson, Fel Ordona, phy, Edward H. Pope, Jr., Emily {Taylor, Bernie Breaton, Robert ell, Amy Price, Ethyl Ryan, Mar- SERVICE WITH OPA; ’ Driscoll, Freddie Bearden, Glenda Townsend, Ioan Wells, Michael K. Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Johnson sail- Florence Karlseigh, E. Schwaes- jams, James D. Williams, Catherine Karon Campbell, Brooks Hanford. ngell, for a visit of about three From Fairbanks: Ruel Griffin, James and Mary, T. Huston. Pedersen, Mrs. H. K. Carlisle, H. Mrs. Johnson is taking a welj- Elsneh; from Whitehorse, Ralph with the following passengers for Carl Howard, R. A. Bartholomew, the since July, 1942, first as clerk of the Satko, Chas. P. Brown, Raymond Stedman, John Halm, Gay Hellans, later coming to Juneau to assume A. W. Douglas, Mrs. L. J. Birk- Jack Bucker, John C. Willis, Lt. Executive for the Territory. Mrs. At ME'hOdISf Cth(h Sister Mary Ambrose, Frank R. Croken. Nyman, John A. Nyman, J. C ing second in length of service ed only by Mrs. Mildred Hermann. DRINK KING With the closing of rationing The regular Fz\muy Night Dinner P out the states, Mrs. Johnson’s tuties Church will be held tomorrow eve- ended officially January 31. ning from 6 o'clock to 8 o'clock in Toastmaster for the evening will be Frank Hermann, and on the program will be a duet by Mr. and ing, accompanied at the piano by Miss Ruth Brooks.* There will also The final game of the 1945-1946 der. basketbalk season will be played to- Anyone who has not yet been In the first game, the Douglas wishes to do so may call either High School will meet the Douglas Mrs. Don Miller, telephone 651, or disputes in sportsmanship. formation. In the second game, the Juneau A cordial invitation to take on the PAA Clippers friends. ———e———— Choir rive from Skagway at 8 o'clock to- morrow morning and sails south at North Sea scheduled to sail from Seattle Thursday Eeattle Thursday Columbia, from West, southbound Baranof, from West, arrived sailed south this forencon DRINK KING BLACK LABEL! AUCTION NIGHT Thurs. Feb. 21 at 7 p.m ATTENTION! PLEASE The Douglas Trading Post ex- tend toyouand to yours,an invita- tion to attend the night Auction Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. There is an unending variety of goods waiting to be disposed of to the highest bidder. A few of the many include, stoves, traps, motors, and saws, radios and recorder com- kinations typewriters and a host of other items. The Trading Post will serve by selling what you may |bave to sell, cn percentage basis, |you are protected by a minimum price, that you place upon your | guods. For. information call Douglas 42, Auctioneer Paul Sommers. (198-13) 2 doz. 8 5¢ FRESH FROZEN FOODS Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Apricots, Rhubarb, Orange Juice, Green Peppers, Broccoli, Peas, Spinach, Lima Beans, Brussel Sprouts, Corn-on-Cob, Ker- nel Corn, Peas and fables, Ice Cream, Frozen Cream and many others! 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