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Honolulu Star-Bulletin from Honolulu, Hawaii • 2

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TWO HONOLULU STAR-BULLETIN. THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 1947 Hawaii's Ties With Philippines Stressed at Welcome to Farolan ILWU to Press Demands for Hiring Hall Hawaii's Girls Of the Sky One of a series of portraits of the 14 hostesses of Hawaiian Airlines. NO. 7 Agenda Set For ILWU Conference The agenda for the four day meeting of the ILWU international executive board was announced today by the regional office. mam A party of 10 officials from various sections of the rnnntrv tk" 1111 1 1 -i: BSa-.

1111 I Harry Bridges, international Pan-Am Plans Door-to-Door Freight Service The possibilities of door-to-door ervice for shippers via Pan American World Airways is being investigated here by Curt Haxthausen, express-mail manager of the Pacific-Alaska division. Mr. Haxthausen is scheduled to return to San Francisco this week after an inspection of freight facilities in Honolulu for the purpose of improving service to consignees and ihipptrs. "If door to door service Is Insti scheduled to leave San Francisco president of the ILWU, told a press conference Wednesday night that the union will renew its demands for the hiring hall and preferential employment in future longshore negotiations. Such a course, he said, will be a "dead certainty." a a a On the eve of the arrival of the international executive board from the mainland, the ILWU president predicted a good chance that Hawaii members will have two instead of one representative on the; board soon.

at 10:30 this morning and arrive in Honolulu by Pan American plane at 8:30 tonight. a a Hawaii's aid to the Philippines in a time of acute need was stressed Wednesday night at a notable reception and dinner honoring the Hon. Modesto Farolan, new consul general of the Philippines Republic, and Mrs. Farolan. Given by the territorial joint Filipino welcome committee the reception-dinner brought more than 400 people to Queen's Surf, Waikiki.

una Gay and graceful costumes of their native land, worn by many of the Filipinas, gave charm and color to the evening. Two Filipino orchestras added musical zest. una After a program of greetings and felicitations by public officials, high officers of the armed forces, a representative of the consular corps, and Filipino group representatives. Consul General Farolan gave the principal speech. He spoke eloquently and forcefully of the ready aid extended i tuted." he explained.

Tan American would deliver the merchandise to the Honolulu airport and then de extended by representatives of Kauai. Maui, Hawaii and Oahu. Mrs. Manuela T. Farolan.

wife of the consul general, gave an appealing message to the Filipino women of Hawaii. N. C. Villanueva was master of ceremonies, and introduced Lt. Roland D.

Sagum for introductory remarks; Modesto C. Salve, representing the joint committee, for the welcome address; Miss Dora Saguid, Miss Thrina Gallardo and Miss Helen Duhaylungsud for vocal solos; and also the distinguished special guests. The program was broadcast by KPOA. Dancing followed the dinner and speeches. Dock Contract Dispute Referred To Feinslnger Honolulu waterfront employers and the ILWU will place before Nathan P.

Feinsinger. special representative of the U. S. secretary of labor, this morning the last remaining barrier to the signing of the liver it again to the consignees door at the destination. a a a One reason for this prospect, he In the party are Louis Goldblatt, San Francisco; Germaine Bulcke, San Francisco; Frank Andrews.

Olympia, Howard Bodine, Portland; George Clark, Seattle; Charles Duarte, Oakland, William Lawrence, San Pedro, Bernard Lucas, Chicago; Austin Smith, Vancouver, B. and Jack Steinhart. Los Angeles. The board will convene at 10 a. m.

Friday for its first session at the Nuuanu YMCA, where all the ses Approval of such a service, he added, must come from company of ficials in New ork. Mr. Haxthausen also believes there is a possibility that Pan Amer lean may organize a freight service apart from its passenger operations, utilizing DC-4 type planes. "At least two island industries could benefit from such increased freight service," he pointed out. "The bulk shipment of island flow from Hawaii to his countrymen immediately after the liberation of the Philippines by United States forces.

a a a Through all the speeches ran the friendly theme of the close ties be ers would find a ready market on the mainland as would the shipment tween Hawaii and the Philippines; and the gratitude of the Philippines Hostess Louise Olivier! lives with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Miliano Olivieri at 3271 Pahoa Ave. Born in Honolulu, Louise was graduated from Roosevelt high school in 1941. of island ripened pineapples.

Pan American flights at present tan carry about 5,000 pounds of cargo a week on a space avaiiaoie Following her graduation she took up the responsibilities of head usherette at the Waikiki theater. sions will be held. The schedule follows: Friday 10 a. noon Business meeting. I p.

m. Tour of Hawaiian Pineapple Co. plant. p. m.

and 7-9 p. m. Business meeting. Saturday 8 a. m.

Tour of Oahu Sugar Co. plantation at Waipahu. 10:30 a. p. m.

and 2-5 p. m. Meeting with territorial conference. fi p. m.

Party at Waimanalo plantation for board and territorial conference delegates. Sunday 9:30 a. noon and p. m. Meeting with territorial conference.

6. p. m. Luau at Dreier Manor. Monday 9 a.

noon Business meeting. 3 p. m. Departure for San which meant she had to draw up Are IBacIk isSain! explained, is the increased Hawaiian membership nearly 30,000 out of a total ILWU membership of 85.000. He announced he will be a candidate for reelection to his 10th term as international president when a referendum vote is taken next May.

The election of the four officers and Hawaii's executive board member or members will take place after the annual convention in April. Governor Ready To Name Bilbo For Interim Term JACKSON, Jan. 9. (JF) Gov. Fielding L.

Wright plans to appoint Theodore G. Bilbo senator for an interim term if the senate denies him his seat without a hearing or on the basis of charges growing out of his election campaign. The governor's comment came in the wake of a newspaper account of conversations he had with several Mississippi legislators concerning Bilbo, whom the senate declined to seat when it convened last week. a a a Gov. Wright said he had discussed his plans for naming Bilbo for an interim term in the belief that his remarks to the Mississippi legislators were off the record.

"I did not intend to inject myself into the controversy in Washington, which I have avoided so far," he added. basis, he said. Territory Rejects Army Plan for Lyman Field Use The territory will not accept a at the service rendered to that country in establishing the "newest republic." a Consul general Farolan strongly stressed unity among the Filipinos in Hawaii, and their cooperation with other racial elements in Hawaii, also their duty to the American community in which they live. mam Grettings were extended officially by the following: Mayor John H. Wilson of Honolulu; Brig.

Gen. Wayne C. Smith, representing the U. S. army; Vice Adm.

John L. Hall representing the U. S. navy; Hon. Zun Han Wu, vice consul for China; Gov.

Ingram M. Stainback. Greetings from the Filipinos were revocable permit with certain re new longshore contract. Both parties will hold a joint telephone conversation with Mr. Fein-singer, who is in Madison.

to ask him for recommendations on the method of selecting an arbitration panel to handle grievances under the contract. There is no dispute over arbitration as the procedure for settling differences that might arise over interpretation of the contract but the parties can not agree upon the method of selecting an arbitration panel. Roxas Robbed, Beaten SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 9 (U.R) Police today held a man for investigation in connection with the robbery and beating of Peter Roxas, 35, who identified himself as the son of President Manuel Roxas of the Philippine islands. Roxas told authorities he was struck on the head here yesterday and robbed of $1,800 in a night club washroom.

Roxas is chief engineer of the vessel Piatt Philippine. Roxas identified Franquita Muana as one of his two assailants. factions' to use General Lyman field at Hilo. Made by the army, this proposition permits the use of only a small area on the field, Ben F. Rush, ter In order to start the New Year off with a BANG, we are going: to offer for our first 1947 FRIDAY and SATURDAY SAVER the usherettes work schedules, and in general, act in a supervisory capacity.

In addition to this job, Louise devoted part of her time to cashier duties at the theater. She had always wanted to fly. and after taking a trip to Hilo with Hawaiian Airlines decided to make her dream come true. She joined the company January 11, 1942. Louise's spare hours are taken up with swimming at Waikiki and an occasional try at bowling.

Storm Damage On Niihau Said Only Negligible LIHUE, KAUAI. Jan. 6 CBv Ra ritorial director of public works told the airport advisory board on Wednesday. "The army should release entire ly the area It no longer Republicans Stand Firm on Tax Plans WASHINGTON. Jan.

9 OJ.R) House Renublieans stood rjat on Mr. Rush said, pointing out that the their tax reduction plans today despite renewed oppositon from Ambassador Sure Of Confirmation WASHINGTON. Jan. 9 Confirmation of O. Max Gardner, former governor of North Carolina, as ambassador to Great Britain was unanimously recommended today by the senate foreign relations com-mitte.

The committee also acted unanimously in approving the appointment of former Senator Warren Austin of Vermont as United States representative on the United Nations security council, with the rank of ambassador. The committee's actions puts the nominations before the senate tomorrow. Confirmation there is diophone) Niihau. tiny, privately owned island off Kauai, suffered IlQDQDaD only minor damage during the President Truman. They said both personal income taxes and excise levies could and would be cut even though the president felt such moves represented "unsound fiscal policy." The president called for maintenance of current tax levels in his DEPARTMENT OF storms oi the past weekend, according to a reliable informant who returned from the island Wednes (One Thousand) territory Is responsible for maintenance of the entire field.

Runway construction space "plus the original field" is wanted by the territory, Mr. Rush said. Not requested is the rifle range and "Hawaiian Homes commission land," Utilized by the army, he added. An agreement between army and territorial representatives probably will be reached soon, Mr. Rush believes.

Recommendation that the name John Rodf ers airport be changed to Honolulu airport will be made to the legislature, Mr. Rush reported. A survey of 15 civic organizations indorsed this action, he said. The board discussed but deferred action on request for "longer term" leases for flying concerns operating from John Rodger. day afternoon.

He reported that Niihau suffered state of the union message to con only its "usual winter weather," with damage of broken fences and corrals caused by the high seas common to Niihau at this time of gress on Monday, his economic report yesterday, and will certainly do it again in his budget message tomorrow. PUBLIC INSTRUCTION HONOLULU EVEIlIflG HIGH SCHOOL FOR ADULTS Offers HEW TERM BEGIEliiMG JANUARY 13 the year. Shirts Spurt mm Reconstruction of public roads at CORRECTION: Our copy in Tuesday's Poper Should Have Read Haena and Waikoko on Kauai damaged by Saturday's high seas, have already begun, William Ellis, chair collection man of the board of supervisors. for the woman FIVE-FIVE or less! said Wednesday. Classes 7:00 to 9:00 P.M.

-All semesters, 9th- 12th qrade cf A variety Rebuilding of roads damaged at English English- Casuals and Dressy Models specially designed and tailored with proper styling to flatter the average woman's figure You'll thrill at these rharmine fashions Dattemed lust tor VOU I Kalihi-wai and Kalihi-kai will be colors and materials. Sizes 10 gin later. These two villages suf to 20. Where Smart Women Shop DRESSES and ACCESSORIES Ground Floor Merchandise Mart Hotel fir Alakeo Sts. Grammar.

Mathematics Algebra, Plane and Solid Geometry, Genl. Business Math. Commercial Shorthand, Typing, Bookkeeping, Business English. Science Biology, Chemistry, Physics. Language German, Latin, Spanish, Japanese.

Social Science American History, Ancient History. Industrial Arts Cabinet Making, Mechanical Drawing. ALL COURSES CARRY HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT. REGISTER NOW At Adult Education Office McMinley High Administration BIdg. Doily 1:00 to 9:00 P.

M. Call 3250 for Information fered heaviest road damage. Pan American DC-3 Crashes; None Hurt SEATTLE, Jan. 9 A Pan American Airways DC-3 passenger transport overshot the runway when it was coming in for a landing at the Bow Lake airport about 20 miles south of here last night. None of the four crew members or 12 passengers was injured.

The craft was returning to Seattle from Fairbanks, Alaska, and was prevented from landing at Boeing airport here because of thick fog. BIG ISLE ILWU ELECTS OFFICERS The Big Island ILWU council for 1947 will be headed again by Yasuki Arakaki. business agent of local 148, sugar and processing workers. Others reelected were Bert H. Nakano, secretary-treasurer; Elias Domingo, second vice president, and August Asau.

sergeant at arms. Carl Fukumoto succeeds Harry Kamoku as first vice president. SACRIFICE SALE Hotel No-Shows Facing Penalty CHICAGO. Jan. 9 U.R The Hilton Hotel Corp.

is considering a "penalty system" against persons who reserve rooms and then fail to register, a representative of the chain said today. Joseph P. Binns. general manager of the Palmer House and president of the Chicago convention bureau, said the plan is being considered because so many rooms have been left vacant at the last minute. He said the chain might adopt a penalty system similar that recently introduced by the Pullman Co.

to prevent space from going to waste. Under the plan, persons would be required to pay in advance for hotel rooms when they make their reservations. They would have to cancel their reservations within a specified time in order to get all of their money back. Bodies Recovered TOKYO, Jan. 9.

(INS). U. S. officials announced today that a graves registration team has recovered the bodies of five crewmen of a B-25 which crashed in the Philippines last November 29. The airmen had been based at Guam.

The plan was found on a mountainside on the island of Leyte. Casualties included: Lt. Thomas J. Fitzpatrick, Los Angeles; Lt. Robert N.

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Sgt. Ardenne Hall, Erie, Pa. Sales Volume Soars WASHINGTON. Jan. 9.

U.R) Heavy Christmas shopping skyrocketed November retail sales to 11-time high of $9,000,000,000,000, the commerce department reports. Automobile and auto parts, home furnishings, building material and hardware showed big gains, but Jewelry sales dropped. Chain stores and mail order sales continued at record levels during the month, the department said. The total dollar volume for November was $2,037,000,000,000, a 31 per cent gain over November, 1945. Join the million ho swear by Johnson's Back Planter mmae to relieve backache quickly.

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