The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, May 3, 1948, Page 8

PAGE EIGHT INTERIOR DEPT. FAVORS INDIAN SETTLEMENT NOW/ Assistant Secrefary Warne ! Says Will Lease Alaska Highway Lands | Assis! € of the In- terior E. Warne said to- that the tr Federal Government | sheuld immediately determine the details of Indian claims in Alaska | and make a lement of these claims because they are holding up the development of the Territory. He pointed out that the Indmn:\‘ are wards of the Federal Go ernment and that the Interior| Department must protect their terests as well as others. in- | noon before a gathering of Inter-| jor Department employees in the Territorial Senate Chambers. Pres- | ent were representatives of the Alaska Native Service, Alaska Road | Commission, Governor’s office, Geological Survey, Bureau of Mines, | Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska | Railroad, Bureau of Land Manage- | ment and the Alaska Game Com- mission Warne expressed hope for furth- | er and closer cooperation between | Interior Department agencies for the development of Alaska. He said make it possible to use the natur- ney, that he hopes to see the establish- | ment of an Alaska Field Commit- | tee tor the coordination of all intra- | departmental activities. He said $37,000 for this purpose is included | in the Deparement’s budget request | which is now pending before Con- gress. He also recommended that In-\ terior Department Bureaus work | more closely with all Federal agen- cies in the Territory. He pointed out that an Alaska Committee was formed in Washington, D. C. offi- ces of the Department last Oc-| tober and said that this has re-| sulted in greater benefits for the| Territory. He sald that there is| considerable work to be done in getting an increase in population | for Alaska and the prudent and constructive use of its resources. Lease ‘Hiway Property Secretary Warne also said that the purpose cof the 300-foot right- of-way on each side of the Alaska Highway is to encourage rather than prevent the development of that area. He declarer th Department is now working on a policy in which it intends- to fssue long term leases ... property to private individuals. expressed the opinion soon as a policy and method of operation has been developed, it will be put into effect Warne said that the Interior De- partment hopes to do twice as good a job in the next year for Alaska as it has done in previous years. He pointed out the already | anticipated increase in appropria-| tions for the Fish and Wildlife | Service. DAIRY HERDS ARE WELL CARED FOR, GOOD CONDITION For the most part, the stock of the various dairy herds in Juneau areas are well cared for and in good condition. This is according to a statement made today by Dr. Earl T. Graves, Territorial Veterinarian of the Territorial De- partment of Agriculture, following s He that, as | ka for | Orient Warne spoke briefly this after- |distant future to all other foreign President; “over the top of President; ing Secretary; Pat Stephenson, Cor-| He now responding discussion by Congress and Houston, Treasurer. | He feels that this will lead to | Fish ALASKA PROBLEMS ARE TAKEN UP BY| 'WARNE, LIONS CLUB The Lions o me: ioday I in the Earanof Gold Room and lh/‘ hlight of the meeting was the iformal speech by Assistant Sec- retary of Interior Warne, in Alas- the purpose of (']vm’m. the development of Warne stated Alask.u has made a lot of improvements since his visit last August; how- ever, it has a great deal farther to go and the Federal Government has in mind at all times the prob- lems of Alaska Warne said Alaska to the defense of American continent, way for Territory is the key!' the North therefore, | now being made in Alaska. the combined installation of officers and !size and scope of the installations jnitiation of from | nominations the floor for| candidates for the (‘onh u elec- | |tion and several embers who had been chosen by the numuul- ing committee week declined the nominations made at that time. The following were nominated from the flcor for President, George| ' Danner and George Jorgensen; for First Vice-President, Val Poor; | Second Vice-President, Walter So- toleif and for two-year Truestee, Alva Blackerby on will be two weeks from this date. - - BETA SIGMA PHl HAS [INITIATION, INSTALLATION Phi Beta Sigma Sorority held new . members last Alaska 'njght in the Gold Roon of the Bar- is also the key to air trade to the anof Hotel and in the not too far countries by the the world” route. International airports under will be located at Anchorage and | Fairbanks, are These airports will be Joyce Funkhouser, Dorothy Farrell was installed as Jean Renshaw, Vice- Marion Jensen, Record- Secretary; and Verla Jan Hodgeman, Virginia Mill, Jerry Whiling, |of the largest so far in the U. S. Pat Ferraro and Florence Ward were and will handle all air cargo and initiated in a Pledge ceremony passenger service from this source. Cther memters received the Ritual a of the Jewel Ceremony very rapid development of Alaska pletion of six months probation with the international trade and air travel concentrating in section. Plans are underway to Mrs. al resources, few been developed to any tent, other than the Warne stated. Forests, Waterpcwer Alaska has great forests and | water power potentials that would creat a vast employment area in he extractions of minerals; how- ver, he st he was not at iberty to quote full details of ther plans, other than of the t possibilities in the Kenai eninsula area for agriculture, which would assist greatly in fill- of which fisheries, | ing needs of Alaskans. Warne stated there are nine pro- grams that deal directly with Alaska in the Department of the | Interior and he was fairly confi- dent that after the first of July a new coordinating inner-govern- ment group (now before Congress for appcintment and discussion) will be in Alaska to assist with problems that are now handled by the offices of the Islands and Territories within the Department of Interior in Washington, D. C Not Moving Offices Several members of the Li Club asked the Secretary qu tions relative to many activities of recent interest and cne, 2y Joe Werner, was pertaining to the mov- ing of the Government oifices from Juneau. Warne answered that at no time has the Inner-Agency Com- | mittee ever discussed the moving of any Government office from Ju- | neau. Warne also stated that the De-‘ partment of the Interior was very | interested in the tourist business | tc Alaska and that plans have been discussed at great length, but have | not reached any conclusive forma- ! tion. He also added that Gov. | Gruening feels that the new group now underway in Washington should be located in Juneau, but | he feels that due to the greater | activity in the Interior, the offices will have to be split for the time being. | Other guests at the Lions meet- | ing included Jim Strong of ANS; sianley baskin, Assistant District Attorney; Dan Ralston of and Wildlife; Dr. Googe of | the Health Department of ANS; | Ralph Ball of Fish and Wildlife; | U. 8.§ completicn of his yearly examina- | Clarence Rhodes of Fish and Wild- | tion cf the ‘local dairy cattle. There were no TB reactions in any of the herds, and sonsidering the number of animals here, there is very little Bangs disease. S ee— BPW MEET TONIGHT Assistant . Secretary Warne will be guest of honor at the Business and Professional Women's quet tonight at Mike's Place Douglas. All members are re- quested to be present not later than 7 o'clock as it is impossible | for the secretary to remain over| an hour, flw’-mm alg ban- | in| life; George Kelez, of Fish and | lwfldlife; C. J. Ehrendreich, Henry | Hogue, Joe Mangan, Jim Church, | The members of the Lions Club welcomed their old friend MacKay Malcolm back from a short vaca- | | tion and trip to the hospital, with the song, “He's A Jolly Good Fel- | low.” ; President Milt Furness asked for great ex- na Frances Paul offered two son meeting 7:30 o'clock tomorrow Alaskan Elks Lodge members fi Anchorage and Kodiak on an aerial goodwill visit to this territory flew to the Lig island of Hawaii today to tour the famous v cano House, Dorianne Barnes was T '\slmanlm this at the formal banquet. Speakers were Alice Thorne, Dorothy Novat- Powers and Joyce Wil The Sorority will hold its regular at the Baranof Hotel at night .- Alaskan Elks InHonolulu HONOLULU, M They planned a luncheon at Vol- in the rim of Kilauea Crater. Yesterday the party visited Schofield Barrack earl Harbor and Wheeler d and circled Oahu Island. Returning to Honolulu tonight, to take off Wednesds and also will over in Seattle enroute home. neisco, Enjoy ‘re.ivl comfort'* on a famous Princess j Steamer | Finely-appointed “Princess" steamers offer unexcelled accommodation and tempting meals for a restful, comfort- able trip south. JUNEAU SAILINGS May 6, May 17, May 28 for information and reservations contact D. H. E. 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We assume that he has acld up by the weather,” one said The same weather has prevent- 1 us from looking for him.” e been Q. What do ¥ this worth SUNDAY OBSERVED BY SENIOR (DA The Catholic Daughiers oi smer- ca observed Natioral Communion nday yesterday with a large and tk kr following at the Pa A. Hall The tables were attractively deco- |rated with many small vases |1 sia Q. What does of one r | o o | 1 wers and white tapers. Ever, njoyed. the breakfast and LIVING. ser- ing did a splendid job. The Rev. Robert Whalen, Chap- cin of the CDA was present ¢ ent as did the Grand Regent, M Territorial Deputy, 1 plan to do in while program? A. I'm cleaning up my house from cellar to attic. Q. What about I'm redecorating the rooms that neeo it. Q. What about repairs? d in a contractor © necessary ones. painting? is mean to you? A. 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