The Daily Alaska empire Newspaper, May 3, 1950, Page 1

THE DAILY ALASKA EMPIRE “ALL THE NEWS ALL THE TIME” VOL. LXXV., NO. 11,494 PEPPER FOE IS VICTORIOUS IN FLORIDA VOTE Now They Fgue What It Means Nationally-Does ItTrend AgainstHarry? (By the Assoclated Press) Senator Claude Pepper, Florida New Dealer who went down the line for nearly all of the Presi- dent’s “Fair Deal” program, has lost his bid for another term after 14 year of devotion to causes he cherished as “Liberal.” Rep. George Smathers, 36-year- old former Marine now in his second term in the House, defeated Pepper by a solid margin in yes- terday's bare-knuckle primary. Smathers, who has opposed Presi- dent Truman on several vital is- sues, calls himself a “middle-of- the-road liberal.” When 1412 of the state’s 1,595 precincts had keen heard from, the unofficial count was 349,211 for Smathers to 283,084 for Pepper. Pepper conceded early today and congratulated his opponent. Sma- thers never was headed in the count. He lost his home county of Dade (Miami) by 947 votes out of a total of 132,665. , Pepper’s term ends next- Janu- nry 5. Technically, Smathers was only nominated, but the Democrat- ic nomination in Florida is equi- valent to election as Democrats outnuniber Republicans by better than 15 to 1. His Republican op- ponent in November will be John P. Booth of Miami. National interest in the Florida primary far overshadowed that in the primaries held if three other states yesterday—Ohio, Alabama and Indiana. In Ohio, Joseph T. Ferguson, State Auditor, claimed victory in a seven-candidate race for the Democratic Senatorial nom- ination to oppose Republican Sen- ator Taft next fall. While the issues were clearly drawn in the intra-party Florida scrap, national political leaders differed as to the extent of its significance. Democrats had said in advarite that it was more of a personal fight with the result having no bearing on National feelings. They also figured the Communist issue raised by Smathers would becloud the picture, and recalled that Pep- per vigorously opposed Mr, Tru- man’s nomination in 1948. Republicans had predicted a Pep- per defeat would mark a “trend” against the Truman program, and that's just what GOP national chairman Guy Gabrielson labeled the outcome. In a statement issued shortly after Pepper gave up, Gab- rielson said: “The Florida primary confirms the trend. Voters everywhere are turning toward the principles for which the Republican party has been fighting, and against the Socialism of President Truman’s Fair Deal. Pepper was supported’ by the CIO, AFL and Railroad Brother- hoods. Smathers pictured Pepper as having given “‘comfort” Communist groups. The Washington Merry - Go- Round Bv DREW PEAR%ON 1Gopyright, 1950, by Bell Byndicate, Ine '/ASHINGTON — The American people, concerned over charges of Communism in their State Depart- ment, now have before them a charge that a Johns Hopkins pro- fessor, who has not been in gov- ernment for five years, is the top Soviet spy in the United States. This charge, made by Senator Mc- Carthy, is partly supported by Lou- is Budenz, an ex-Communist, who claimed Owen Lattimore was a Communist and member of a spy cell. The charge was denied, on the other hand, by 'Earl ‘Browder, former head of the Communist party, by Frederick Field, anothey Communist, and by Dr. Bella Dodd, an_ ex-Communist and ex-member of the Communist policy committee. In view of these conflicting state- ments and the seriousness of the charges, the public has a right to examine the personal background of Louis Budenz with a view to establishing his credibility as a witness. It is an accepted rule of American courts that if a man has lied once, or if his background is unstable, his testimony may not 27%, be relied on. In the files of the Senate com- mittee is information indh:ntlng that Budenz was married to twol (Continued on Page Four) \ JUNEAU, ALASKA, WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 1950 MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS PRICE TEN CENTS POLITICAL "NEW LOW" TOUCHED IN QUERY: LATTIMORE WASHINGTON, May 3—#®—In an angry outburst, Owen Lattimore told Senators today that “a new low” in American politics had been struck by “an attempt to attack me through my wife.” Lattimore spoke out at the outset of his second consecutive day ot testimony before a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee investigat- ing charges by Senator McCarthy (R-Wis) that the State Department is infested by Communists and Red sympathizers. His reference was to a question from Senator Hickenlooper (R- Iowa) late yesterday as to whether Mrs. Lattimore addressed in 1943 a San Francisco labor school, listed as Communist by the California unAmerican activities committee. Lattimore said he didn’t know Mrs. Lattimore, sitting with her husband, said she didn’t recall. Today, Hickenlooper brought it up again. Me inquired whether Lat- timore and his wife had refréshed their recollection overnight as to whether Mrs. Lattimore had lectured at the Tom Mooney school. Lattimore said his wife recalls that she spoke at what she was told was & trade union school, as she did at various other places (o various organizations. Then, in sharp tones, Lattimore said: “With all due respect, I think this attempt on me has set many new lows in American political life, and this attempt to attack me through my wife strikes a new low.” HARRY IS "WORST PRESIDENT, BEST POLITICO": STASSEN NEW YORK, May 3—(®—Repub- lican Harold E. Stassen declared in a speech last night that Presi- dent Truman is “the worst Presi- dent” and “the cleverest politician” ever to occupy the White House. Mr. Truman’s forthcoming tour of the West is a political venture “to try and get a puppet Congress,” Stassen added. Calling the Presiednt “a post- graduate of the most effective poli- tical school in America—the Pen- dergast School of Kansas City,” Stassen told a Republican meeting: “From that school he knows the methods of attacks on opposition, of claims for -all improvement, of dodging blame for things that go wrong, and marshalling votes through organization. “The tragedy for America is that the same school which made Tru- man such a clever politician also made him such a bad president.” Stassen, President of the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania, former Presidential nomination in 1948, de- livered his biast at Mr. Truman in a speech before the Women's Auxiliary of the New York County (Manhattan) Republican Commit- .|PICKS, SHOVELS, AWAIT LIONS WITH STRONG MUSCLES Muscle, who's got the muscles? That’s all that is needed tonight, from Juneau Lions, at the Douglas beach for the grand clean-up which the Lions Club volunteered to spon- sor some time ago. There are tractors, spades, rakes, picks and shovels awaiting a strong arm on the working end of the im- plements. High winds last winter played havoc with vérious structures along the waterfront, scattering them to the many-sided winds that blew. Along with a general spring ¢lean- up, as proclaimed by the Mayor of Juneau this week, it is planned to put the beach in ship-shape. Lions are urged to turn out at 7 tonight for a workout which will be. not only beneficial to themselves, but to the beach. muscle, STOCK QUOTATIONS NEW YORK, May 3 — Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today is 3, American Can 115%, Anaconda 31%, Curtiss- lwflght 9%, International Harvester Kennecott - 54%, New York Central 14%, Northern Pacific 17% U.S. Steel 32%, Pound $2.80%. Sales today were 2,120,000 shares. Averages today are as follows: in- dustrials 216.26, rails 56.64, 43.12. utilities I CAA SHORTENS AIR FIELD FOR LIBRARY - DRIVE WITH $100 After all this talk about length- ening the local airfield, empxosees of the Civil Aeronautics Admi stration here turned right nround ant landing field by $100—that of the Juneau Memorial Library fund And as if that wasn't enough choppping off of the once $70,000- long field, R. C. Hensley, a CAA employee, added a $10 cut so that the zooming fund would go over the edge a little sooner, and land ker-plunk in the lap of the Gen- eral Services Administration, whic:: will match funds for the library. The library “airport” was left only $362.99 in length after this lopping job. That's pretty small, but large enough for any number ot small craft (contributions to you) to land safely. The donation was taken up by CAA men and women stationed in Juneau and at the airport and given to Dr. James C. Ryan, commissioner of education and member of the library board. Tried to Even Up At the same time, Dr. Ryan re- ceived a check from Doris M. Barnes of Wrangell, succesful nominee for reelection to the House of Repre- sentatives, who wrote: “that 1Y cents on the library fund has been bothering me and I have been meaning to do something about it.” For almost a month—up to yes- terday, the remaining amount to be collected was so much and “.19". gotten that way by contributions of school youngsters who added their pennies to the drive. So Mrs. Barnes enclosed a check for $9.19, to knock off the pennies and also make it even dollars, be- cause when she wrote the check, there remained more than $1,000 with the figure 9 on the end. But a $25 contribution received while the check was in the maui took the fund out of the even money class where Mrs, Barnes had hoped to place it, and then a check for $49.20 from O, R. Cleveland of Ju- neau to put the sum over the $1,000 edge by one cent, fouled up the penny deal. But at end event, Mrs. Barnes donation brings the amount re- maining down to: $353.80. In her letter, Mrs. Barnes said in part: “Juneau is certainly to be con- gratulated in the way it has gone all out for this worthwhile ambi- tion, a beautiful building to house books and other records. It will be of great benefit to everyone. I am sure I will derive benefit from it and find use for it on my trips to Juneau.” DEP. GRAND REGENT OF WOMEN OF MOOSE T0 BE HERE THURSDAY Nan Peterson, Deputy Grand Re- gent of Alaska for Women of the Moose, will be in town this week ind will be present at the regular meeting of the local lodge Thurs- day, May 4, at 8 p.m. according to announcement by Edna Card, Senior Regent. The Deputy Grand Regent is making her official visit, and in her honor a special initiation and :ntertainment will feature the eve- aing’s meeting, Other visitors are ilso expected from other lodges. Hazel Mantyla, Ritual Chairman, is in charge of the program. Standing committees due to re- port are Moosehart alumni, pub- licity, social service, home making and membership. All co-workers are requested to bring their mem- bership receipts. On the food committee for Thurs- day evening are Lucille Ladely, hairman; Margaret Dudley, Helen Jackson, Idabelle Bryson, Doris Lad- ley, Mrs. Olson, Betty Stevenson, and Violet Seaberg. All members are urged to attend. CANADIANS SEIZE KETCHIKAN BOAT PRINCE RUPERT, B.C., May 3— UP—The American crabbing vessel Jackie Joe was seized Monday by the Fisheries Patrol cruiser Kiti- maat and brought to Prince Rupert. The Jackie Joe is Ketchikan-owned. Other than revéaling that the vessel was boarded in waters off the Queen Charlotte Islands, fish- eries department officials would make no comment on the incident. SEATTLEITES HERE Among Seattleites registered at the Baranof Hotel are Frances J. Lane, E. L. Holland, Earl W. Mor- rison, Maj. T. J. Palik and Bert Proctor. [EVACUEE SHIP ARRIVES WITH 135 REFUGEES |anate Venture Brings today and shortened a very import- | Consular Staff Out of Shanghai HONG KONG, May 3— M —The Gen. W. H. Gordon arrived last night with 735 evacuees from Red China, including 196 Americans. Many had been trying for months to leave the Communist country. Other passengers included 179 British, 21 French and 377 state- less persens. The latter have no home country. The American President Liher left Taku Bar, Port of Tientsin, last Saturday. It brought out the last of U. S. Consular personnel from Red China. Walter McCon- aughy, formerly Consul General at Shanghai, heads the group. Communists balked an earlier attempt. sponsored by the U. 8. State Department to evacuate 1,600! foreigners on the Gordon. This trip was a private venture. The Reds permitted foreigners, marooned for months in Shanghai, to go by train to Tientsin. Pre- viously they had restricted such travel. One of the stateless persons said Shanghai is becoming “a second Russia.” ” hai police to get visas restamped, he said, they found Russian ad- visers sitting next to Chinese offi- cials. ) The Russians are slowly taking over Shanghai, he said, but seldom are seen on the streets. An American business man said the foreigner is through in Shang- hai, The Chinese Communist reg- jme is deliberately squeezing him out, he asserted. The American declined to per- mit use of his name because “I have to return to Shapghai in order to protect another American who the Communists are holding as hostage. We are trying to close down for good but the Communists won't let us.” He gave this story: Chinese Reds have imposed “crushing” commodity taxes. These run as high as 120 per cent on cigarettes and cosmetics. GAMES TODAY PITTSBURGH, May 3—P—A wild 11-run splurge paced by Bob Elliott’s three-run homer in the ninth inning broke up a 4-4 tie t0 give the Boston Braves a 15-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates today before 9,389 paying customers. Pitcher Johnny Sain helped his own cause by driving in four runs on three hits. The Braves had 16 turns at bat in the hectic final frame. Nanny Fernandez homer with two on accounted for the bulk of the Bucs' tallies. BOSTON, May 3 — (® — Walt Dropo, emergency replacement first baseman, swung a mighty bat today and Ellis Kinder recorded his sec- ond victory over Cleveland in his American League career as Boston’s Red Sox whipped the Indians 7-2. Dropo walloped a two-run homer and drove in another run in Bos- ton’s four-run sixth which chased Bob Feller and put the game out of the Indian's reach. _ CHICAGO, May 3—®—Ken John- son, obtained from the Cardinals a few days ago in a swap for out- fielder Johnny Blatnik, hurled the Philadelphia Phillies to a 5-2 vic- tory over the Chicago Cubs here today. The 27-year-old southpaw failed to finish, however. Jim Kon- stanty lifted him out of a jam in the ninth. Willie “Puddinhead” Jones belted his fifth and sixth homers of the season off Johnny Klippstein to drive in three runs. CINCINNATI, May 3—{®—Eddie Stanky drove in two runs with a triple and scored another to lead the New York Giants to a 5-2 triumph over the Cincinnati Reds today. Monte Kennedy earned his first victory of the year with a nine-hit effort. American League Detroit at Philadelphia, poned, wet grounds. post- e ® 0 0 0~ 6 S 0> TIDE TABLE MAY 4 High tide 2:47 am,, 19.8 ft. Low tide 9:26 am., -4.0 ft. High tide 15:48 p.m. 162 ft. Low tide 21:31 pm., 22 ft. Il When foreigners went to Shanc-_ R - TR imm mm/oon [nanie o me’ fwumnon 1 £0r.10. .P VHEN ADM repud ol 85.425 | lSZ!lM # AGE D MISSION 0F 1§ tHOALASK {PARIS O SRR Proponents of HR 311, the bill now before the Senate Committee which would give Alaska statehood, have flatly stated that Alaska has a larger population today than many States when they were admitted to the union. However, this chart takes the 16 least popu'ous States and compares their population to the num- ber of people in the United States when each State was admitted. At the bottom of the list we find Alaska with its population of 92,000 representing only 1/1606 of the nation, while the other States on the list were a far larger fraction of the population of the country when they were admitted, the' relative small force Alaska would be as a State. THIRD DIVISION IS RUNNING HIGHEST IN CENSUS COUNT Alaska census enumerators have listed over 100,000 persons living in Alaska to date, with the Third Di- vision showing the most residents. Preliminary totals from enumera- tors as of Monday, May 1, accord- ing to Clarence P. Keating, Terri- torial supervisor. of the Bureau of Census, list 24,581 persons in the First Division; 46,583 in the Third; and"28,200 persons in the combined Second and Fourth Judicial Divi- sions, for a total of 99,364 persons. Of the 230 enumeration districts in the Territory, 109 are complete. However, all the listings in the in- completed enumeration districts are included in the above figures. Keating said indications point to a minimum of 135,000 persons now living in the Territory exclusive of | military personnel, CANADIAN BOATS (AN NOT SELL HALIBUT YET, PORTS OF U. §. Telegraphic advices were received | late yesterday by the Collector of | Customs for Alaska that the re-| cently signed Treaty between v.he; United States and Canada which| would permit Canadian halibut fish- | ing vessels to sell their catches at United States ports of entry, has not yet been ratified by the United States Senate. It was announced that until such ratification is had there is no authority for Canadian fishing ves- | sels to enter United States ports for the purpose of selling their halibut catches. The collector was further advised that if, and when, the Treaty is! ratified he will a0tified. HALIBUT BOAT RETURNS WITH BROKEN GURDIE The halibut boat Unity of Hoonah returned to Juneau after its gurdie nad broken down while it was fish- ng in Lynn Canal. James Young, skipper of the craft, said he hoped the winch would ke repaired so that the ves- sel could return to the fishing grounds late today. The Unity had caught more than 5000 pounds of halibut aboard when it was forced to return, Young said. The fish were not unloaded. STORIS DEPARTS FOR SEATILE; OVERHAUL The Coast Guard cutter Storis departed from Juneau for Seattle at 9 am. today. The cutter will go in drydock for the annual overhaul. It is expected to be gone from its Juneau base for about six weeks, Coast Guard spokesmen said. be immediately FROM TULSEQUAH P. E. Martin and S. J. Meredith luse the checks to pay off bills| These figures point out ‘“Anniversary, Air 1 Mail Service in Alaska, Observed { SEATTLE, May 3—(M—The 12th anniversary of regular airmail ser- vice in the far north was observed | here on departures of Alaska- | bound Pan American ways Clippers today. The first official airmail flight in the Territory was operated by PAA from Juneau to Fairbanks via | Whitehorse, Y. T., on May 3, 1938. The northland was linked to senme' with seheduled airmail scrvige two years' after the start of airmail schedules between the Alaska pan- handle and the interior. | 'FAIRBANKS VETS RECEIVE CHECKS | VAl DIVIDENDS FAIRBANKS, Alaska, May 2—( | —A long line of veterans formed | at the general delivery window of | the postoffice yesterday to receive dividend checks. Postal’ authorities said from 1,500 to 2,000 checks had been received for distribution here. Merchants | estimated the dividend checks would enrich the district by at least a quarter-million dollars. Veterans said they intended to winter They'll accumulated during the (when jobs were scarce. ml.su use the money to tide them | spring jobs open | over until the up. Checks were received by Juneau veterans over a week ago and sev- eral thousands of dollars went into | circulation. SALMON PRICES IN SKiD ON COLUMBIA PORTLAND, May 3—{®—Whole- sale salmon prices skidded as much as 15 cents a pound yesterday as the first Columbia river catches ot the new season went on sale. Dealers priced chinooks at 45 to 46 cents a pound. Fishermen were receiving 20% cents a pound from canners and 25 cents on the fresh market. MR., MRS. FAULKNER AND SON RETURN HOME Mr. and Mrs, H, L. Faulkner and son Malcolm returned home on the Baranof. Mr. Faulkner, of the wellknown law firm, Faulkner, Banfield and Boochever, had been in the states most of the winter on business and was joined by Mrs. Faulkner in San Francisco in January. Young Faulkner, who graduated from Stanford University last June, took post graduate work during the winter and this fall will enter medi- cal school at the University of Washington. The family will be together here during the summer spending much of Tulsequah, B. C., are stopping at the Gastineau Hotel. time at their summer cabin on the Eagle River Highway. MUSI(A[ FESIIVM 15T OF KIND, HERE PRESENT WEEKEND kind, in which schools of Southeast World Air- Alaska will participate with bands and choral groups, will be the im- portant event in Juneau this week- end. There will be bands or choruses from Sitka, Petersburg, Mt. Edge- cumbe, Ketchikan, Douglas and Ju- neau and it is estimated there ) be several hundred of the various groups and visitors in attendance, registration starting Friday after- noon, with assignment of housing jand in the evening, at 9:30 o'clock, in Parish Hall under the auspices of the CYO. Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, starting from the High School, will . . ) | - . | A music festival, the first of the be a trip to Mendenhall glacier for|, the visitors. Saturday night at 8 o’clock, there will be two public events, instru- ! mental solos and ensembles at the Grade School auditorium and vocal solos and ensembles at the Metho- dist Church. At 10 o’clock, a dance i {will be held in the Scottish Rite | Vete; inistrat S ! eterans Administration Insurance |Temple sponsored by the DeMolay. The public event on Sunday will be at 1 o'clock in the High School gym when bands and choruses in | performance of three numbers each. On Monday afternoon, weather permitting, there will be a massed band parade on Juneau streets, | something never before seen in this ! city. At 8 o'clock Monday evening, there will be a concert in the High | 8chool gym, following which there will be 2 reception for students and directors at the Governor’s House. There are many events in the music festival that are for the stu- dents and they must get an offi- cial program that has been ar- ranged by Director Joseph Shofner of the High School band after hours of compilation. STEAMER MOVEMENTS Princess south Friday morning. Baranof from west scheduled southbound 11 p.m. Sunday. Denali scheduled to sail from Seattle Saturday. Louise WEATHER REPORT In Juneau—Maximum, 62; minimum, 39. At Airport—Maximum, 64; minimum, 38, FORECAST (Juneau and Vicinity) Cloudy with rain tonight and Thursday. Southeasterly winds 15 to 25 miles per hour. Low tonight about 40 degrees and high Thursday near 48 degrees. PRECIPITATION (Past 24 hours ending 7:30 a.m. today City of Juneau — None; since May 1 — None; since July 1—64.94 inches. At Airport — None; since May 1 — None; since July 1—42.19 inches. ® 000000 c0 00000000 cecss00000 e ®© 9000000000000 00%°%00000 000 { CHENARIVER ACE 1S OUT; NENANA NEXT FAIRBANKS, Alaska, May 3—(® —Alaskans cocked their ears to- day toward the banks of the Tanana River at Nenana for the big ice breakup, probably within a few hours. The Tanana breakup was pre- saged whern the ice went out in the Chena river here at 2:49 p.m,, Monday. Radio Station KFAR sent a crew to Nenana to set up broadcasting equipment. They'll await the break- up there near the electrically acn-‘ vated pole that sets off the signal when the ice moves it downstream. High temperatures have been prevailing at Nenana and warm sunny days have been rapidly melting the Tanana River ice. (Postal regulations forbid an- nouncement of the size of pools and winners and newspapers Carry- ing such stories will be denied transmission through the mails. When the ice goes out at Nenana, ‘The Empire will post a bulletin as to the amount of the pool and win- ners.) SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS RAISED BY SENATE GROUP WASHINGTON, May 3—M—The Senate Finance Committee today approved larger increases in Social Security retirement benefits than are provided in a House-passed bill. At the same time it voted against any increase for the iext five years in the tax rate that finances l.hd system. The committee estimated t.h:t under its proposals individual bene- would average 1 ‘higher than under present law, compared to the 100 percent increase provided in the House bill. The full increase would result gradually over the next ten years because of more liberal eligibility requirements for future benefici- aries. The average basic benefit to a re- tired worker insured under the sys- tem now is about $26 a month. This would be increased by the Senate bill to about $49 a month, the com- mittee said. As under the House bill, the present maximum family bene- fit of $85 a month would be raised to $150. Final action on all parts of the Senate Committee bill has not been taken, but Chatrman George (D- Ga) told reporters he expects to have it ready for the Senate next week. WILLIAM HAGEN, JR. 1S PROMOTED IN FWL PORTLAND, Oregon, May 3—® —William Hagen Jr., regional su- pervisor of Fish-Cultural Stations and Fisheries Management, has been promoted to the Chief of Salmon Fisheries for the U. S. Pish and Wildlife Service. Hagen, a University of Washing- ton graduate who has been in the Fish and Wildlife office here since 1942, takes over his new job in Washington, D. C., today. He will be in charge of developing the salmon program both in the Atlantic and the Pacific. GILLNET BOAT SINKS AFTER HITTING BERG A 27-foot gillnet boat sank yes~ terday in Taku Inlet, according to Coast Guard headquarters here. A message from Fred Carroll, op- erator of the boat, said the vessel sank at its anchorage after it had hit an ice berg. Carroll is with a Fish and Wildlife Service stream guard at Taku Point, Coast Guard headquarters said. He requested assistance in bring- ing his boat to shore for repairs. LUTHERAN AID SETS DATE, ANNUAL BAZAAR The Ways and Means Commit- tee of the Lutheran Ladies Aid has set Saturday, October 21, as the date for its annual bazaar. The regular monthly meeting of the Aid will be held on Thursday, May 11, at 8 o’clock at the home of Mrs. Hans Berg. Mrs. Berg and Mrs. John Lowell will be co- hostesses. Friends are invited,