The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, May 8, 1948, Page 7

SATURDAY, JUNEAU HAS THE WORST SLUMS IN MAY 8, 1948 | housing conditions coniribute to the Territory’s high rate of tuberculo- sis. “Returning to these homes after treatment for tuberculosis would be | bad,” he said. Deering had two commendations AlASKA OPINION ifor the City to take in order to cure r |these evils. He said that Juneau| |should condemn improper housing| William L. Deering, Assistant | properties and should also set aside Sanitation Engineer of the Terri- land for adequate housing. He said torial Health Department, created |that the people, themselves, should a considerable stir at last night's pay for the improvements but that meeting of the Juneau City Council | the City should help make them when he appeared as a private citi- | possible. zen and declared “the slums In| Tne subject was referred to Com- Juneau are equal to any in the|miives for investigation of making world in quantity and are certainly | g possible test case after the Coun- the worst in Alaska.” cil held considerable discussion and Deering criticized the City govern- argument on the matter. ment and many others for the poor - housing conditions existing in Ju- WACHUSETT PAINTS P neau. He was particularly severe in his remarks concerning sewage con- ditions in approximately 40 homes which he declared did not have sewer connections “Alaskans spend more per capita on health than any other Ameri- cans,” Deering stated, “but as long | The U. S. Coast Guard Cutter | Wachusett has joined in Juneau's Clean-Up Week. The ship received a supply of paint this week and, today, has almost completed the painting of its exterior. Its smart, sleek white appearance will prove an attractive addition to the City's as such conditions exist, the costs waterfront. will continue to increase rather than decrease.” He argued, that such poor - oo wantads get results! Empire THE BARANOF HOTEL Mother’s Pay Dinner MENU Celery en Branche Fruit Cocktail Consomme Clear * Ripe Olives CHOICE OF: ROAST PRIME RIBS OF BEEF, Au' Jus FILLET MIGNON, Mushroom Sauce ROAST TOM TURKEY, Cranberry Sauce SUGAR-CURED VIRGINIA HAM, Raisin Sauce * Potatoes Duchess Marinated Celery Salads de Saison Rhubarb — Baba Apricot Sauce Cafe Noir SERVICE IN THE GOLD ROOM and TERRACE Make Your Reservations Early Relax While You Travel When you go by steamer, you can relax in the juxuri- ous comfort of staterooms, louriges and decks . . . sit back and enjoy the scenery as you sail. - Eat the Best Food —No Extra Charge The Alaska Line is famed for the excellence of its cuisine, You will marvel at the deliciously prepared meals. The cost of all meals is included in the fare Your berth, too! Sailings Are Frequent - paii=——— N Sallings every week for Ketckikan and Seattle S. S. ALEUTIAN DUE SOUTH — MAY 9 Sailings every Tuesday for Cordova. Valdez and Seward S. S. BARANOF — MAY'11 ALASRA STEAMSHIP COMPANY ALASKA COASTAL AIRLINES | ANNOUNCES OPENING OF UPTOWN TICKET BARANOF HOTEL THURSDAY, MAY 6th NO WAITING NO LAST MINUTE RUSH RESERVATIONS 1 TICKETS 8:30A.M.to5P. M. (HANGAR TRAFFIC OFFICE OPEN AS USUAL) - Esomeumes called Lake Leman. THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE - RT ON KINY — JUNEAU Alaska Broadcasting Co. C. B 8 SATURDAY EVENING 5:00—-JOAN DAVIS-CBS. —Totem Talk—Forecasts. —Viking Varieties. —Juneau-Young News. :15—Waltz at Dinner. 6:30—Sports on Spot. 6:45—Boys of North. 7:00—PAYS TO BE IGNORANT- | CBS. 7:30—Hit Parade. 8:00—Standard News—Forecasts. 8:15—Community Center. 8:30—Grand Old Opry 9:00—Fishing Time—Fqrecasts. 9:15—HOAGY CARMICHAEL- CBS. 9:30—CHARLIE SPIVAK—CBS. 9:45—Sound Off. 10:00—Between the Lines. 10:15—CHARLIE SPIVAK-CBS. 10:30—Forecasts. SUNDAY 11:55—Forecasts. | 12:00—SALT LAKE CHOIR—CBS. 12:30—Brotherhood Hour. 1:00—Family Theatre. 1:30—Lutheran Hour. 2:00—Jack Benny. 2:30—Voice of Prophecy. 3:00—Dorianne Barnes. 3:15—Ralph.Bartholomew. 3:30-SHORT BEYY-CBS. 400—ESCAPE-CBS. 4:30—Alaska Ligm Concert. 5:00—~Twenty Questions. 5:30—Charley McCarthy. 6:00—Revival Hour 7:00—IT'S A GREAT LIFE-CBS. :30—Juneau-Young News. 7:45—Words with Music. 8:00—PLAY BALL-CBS. 9:00—Ozzie and Harriet. 9:30—Forecasts. First newscast of the day at 7:30 | | A. M. HOSPIAL ROTES. | Two babies were born at St.| |Ann’s early this morning. Mrs. | | Daniel Montero, whose baby boy was born at 2:45 o'clock this morn- ing, weighed eight pounds and teigh cunces. Mrs. Sinforosa CoOn- | stantino, whose baby boy was | born at 2:29 o'clock, weighted six pounds and 11 ounces. | Discharged yesterday were, George | E. Bach and Master Richard Pu-| | sich. “ { At the Government Hospital, | Mrs. Albert Brown whose baby girl was born at 4:03 ovclock this| norning, weighed six pounds. Jackie | ;Andrews of Angoon was admitted esterday. { There were no discharges. A I Lake Geneva on the border be- | tween Switzerland and France is s i duplcate, subject lo. i the conditions contained herein. will | be received until 2:00 p.m., May 10, i(ms. at Anchorage, Alaska, in the Office of Superintendent of Motive ! power and Equipment of The Alaska [ Railroad ,and then publicly opened | in this coffice for the painting of fice f | hundred (5000 Gondola Cars At- | tention is directed to the special conditions of bidding set forth in the 5 specifications. Upon application, two sets of drawings and specifications will be supplied free to each car painting contractor interested in submitting a proposal. The above specifications must be returned to this office. Contractors requiring additional sets may obtain them by purchase from tI office at a cost of $10.00 per set, which will not be returned. Checks offered as pay- ment for drawings and specifications must be made payable to the order of the Treasurer of the. United States. Specifications will not be furnished to contractors who have consistently failed to submit pro- posals. First publication April 23, Last publication, M: 1948. 1948, OFFICE T Phone 202 g * CHICKEN THIEF” | GIRL HE WUZ GOIN' WITH FER UNEAU, ALASKA PAGE SEVEN DIk | " B | (I GUESS SO-- = MAMA, 41— ( VOU'VE BEEN < | CAN I HAVE ) " A GOODP GIRL A COOKIE? ) ,_/\\\vf‘q e TODAY y—/ | ohe - MOUNCs | | | | | OKAY, ONE RAIN 3 FOR. TWD OCLOCK: ——VANILLER OR STRAWERBERRY TPOPEYE, | HE THINKS YRE L_ ( WHAT'S [ MONKEYIN' WIT' THE WEATHER. TOO MUCH ! IF THEY PONT KEEP "THEIR HANDS OFF My aoUPRs, L. RESIGN ! / WHY, HES SILLY! THIS IS 1948 — EVERYTHING' ELSE IS CONTROLLED!! THE WEATHER NEEDS)) ( BTNG ¥ REGULATING, TOO !! SURE GONNA MISS THAT GIRL , BEEN SO WONDERFUL FER MOM X " " HOPE MOM'S SATISFIED . DIDN'T THAVE‘ER ... FERGET A DARN THING SHE TOLE ME T'GIT FER JUNEY. LAND FATHER KNOWS RICH COLLECTORS WHO WILL PAY 5 D ASK NO QUESTIONS. .. HELP US TAKE IT AWAY FROM BRONZ, L owner oF THAT ) [ MY DARLING, AND I'LL SEE THAT YOU DON'T REGRET IT... 47 5EUM OM A TOMB. N DEAD FOR CEN ARVIN OR LOOTE K OF HCT bo4&! W, A HU CLOTH lwas EMPLOYED SALARY IN WARRE A5 A ADVANCE— | LABORER- _ TTY | (WORKING ON THE/ HERE. b GREENS. 1S THAT TRUE?, Y THATS B= BG FROGS IN A BIG PUDZLE. | DON'T WANT TO LAUGH, BUT ITS FUNNY. HE FIGURES WE COULD Y ORGANIZE AND LICENSE ALL THE FiX-IT SHOPS NINA, | CAN'T QUITE 15 THAT WHY SAVYY THIS IDEA OF | JESSICA 15 N THE COUNTRY. WILMER'S TO EXPAND | VEIONING BIG WALLET & BOBBLE. | CARG AND MINK CORTS ? SNUFEYS | SAYING ‘' IF YORE SHOE UNTIED, SOMEBODY 1S THINKIN' ABOUT YE THEY 1S NOT ! MRS, SILUS MECABE . 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