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'/‘ § 1 , 4% 55%) “ ~ ‘ n: _I‘l' Serving the Scandinavian-American Population of the Great Northwest Vol. 3, No. 8. A Scandinavian Customs Union Being Discussed Once More STOCKHOLM.—(By AirmaiU—The American proposall to Western Europe to form a customs union similar to thel one in the United States itself, as well as the increasing} economic cooperation of the Low Countries and Luxemburg! under the trade-name of “Be-Ne-Lux,” has inspired renewedi discussion in Scandinavian circles regarding a possible customs un ion of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Because of expected Rus sian opposition, hope of including Finland is not now entertained. 0n the pattern of “Be-Ne-Lux" the Word suggested for the Scandin avian unions is the less euphon ious “Da-No-Sve." made up of the first syllables of the names of the three countries. Prior to the First World War, while the Scandinavian states were still on the gold standard, a monetary union was maintained, making the currency of each na tlon legal tender in all the oth ers, but the upheavals that have occurred since 1914 have made a Sonja . Henie Amves Di“ SAS Plane Sonja Henie is shown as she ar rived recently aboard Scandina vian Airlines System airliner "Olav Viking" from Norway where she had spent 10 days vacation at her country home in Landben sit uated outside Oslo. During her visit to Scandinavia she also spent. a few days in Stock holm where she followed the “Sandhamnnregatta.” a well known niling regttta there. Miss Henio was delighted about her any in her old home country. and pointing to her lovely tan, she uld um the weather had been the very belt. . ,, . . SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, AUG-SEPT, 1947 continuation impossible. During parts of the 19th century. 3 lim ited customs union or preferen tial system was in effect‘between Norway and Sweden, but it was kept from further development by disputes over the political union. Sweden’s decision in the 1890's to give greater customs protection to its grain producers, a. step Norway could not follow because its agri cultural interests were relatively less important, finally broke up the attempt. New “People’s Car” Makes Its Debut STOCKHOLM.~—( By airmail )_,, A new popular and inexpensive automobile. known as a “People's "the sawm'aumn Company in nmkdping. It has front-wheel drive. seats four. and weighs about 1,550 pounds. The engine ‘15 of 25 horsepowers, and the ‘maximum speed is expected to be about 100 kilometers an hour i (about 60 miles). Mass production of the new car, which will cost at most 5.000 kro nor, (about $1,400) will begin in 1949. The body is stream-lined. and its aerodynamic qualities have been tested in the airplane company's modern wind tunnel and found to be even more effec tive than the engineers had dar ed to expect. Designer is Gunnur Ljungstriim. whose father. Fred ‘rik Ljungstrém, is an automotive linventor of great note ‘Punch Drunks‘ Out In Norway OSLO. ~ Following a. unani mous decision by the Norwvgmn Boxing Association. Norwegian boxers will be barred from the ring for a period of from 30 to 60 days after having been on the receiving end of a. knock-out or a technical K. O. punch. Medical Committee Chairman Dr. Einnr Bong further called for a. ring book for each contestant in which the match physician will be re quired to note his remarks and observations following each knock out. In the future. no Norwegian boxer will be allowed to box out side his weight-class. All three propositions were ac cepted unanimously by the asso ciation through Norway's ring tans generally regard the 30—60 day quarantine following a K. O. as rather dmtic regulation. It is agreed, however. that careful ob servation and rest following a trip to the canvas is good insur ance against possible serious in jury. Norwegian boxing. a straight amateur sport, is to be kept me from the specter of the "punch-drunk" training gym fixq tw‘ Illness Fatal to Brother of King W.,mx‘azhngn'est brother of King Gusts! V of Sweden and known In the “painter prince." died August 17th. His condition had been considered precarious for some time. 0! the king‘s remain ing brothers. Prince Oscar is 8‘1 and Prince (‘arl 86. Th» king him self Is 89. Norwegian lnvenls ‘Electric Horse’ OSLO. —— Norwegian inventor Rasmus Wiig believes that his Electric Horse. or “El-Horse" as it. is known. will revolutionize agriculture in his country. This electric tractor equifiped wlth a 350-foot power cable can work a sizeable area from a single power outlet, and is considered especial ly well suited to small. hilly western Norwegian farms. The main advantage of the "E1- Horso." according to Mr. Wi'xg. is that it is driven by electricity ~11. relatively cheap source of power in Norway. and that it may thus become the central point in keeping down costs of the mechanization and electrifi cation of Norwegian agriculture Thv mavhino‘s p0wor take-off together with a whole series of attachments fits it to most small farm jobs requiring a mobile pow er source. The inventor goes so far as to predict that the "E!- Horse” may make the 4-logged Norway Building EM Great Rate OSLO- The Norwegian Parlia ment has allottvd 29.4 million kroner for the special Homing Bank for 1947-48. and 2.5 mil lion kmnor (or a housing pro ject to be erected in Oslo for the State employees. During the budget year 1947- 48 it is estimated that all over COIL! for new building. will amount to 470 million kroner (4.96 kroner to one dollar). Of thin it ls expected that the Houn ln‘ Bank will finance 345 million RM". 10c a Copy version a thing of the past on most Norwegian farms. and that it can take over many of the jobs now done by the gafioline powered tractor. It is reported that the ma chine has made impressive show ings in "on the job" cxpor monts to date. and that certain Nor wegian agricultural authorities have termed it the key to Nor way's farm mechanization pro gram. The “El-Horse" has al h‘udy awakened Considerable in terest abroad. and should further tests bear out the inwntor‘s hopes. tho Nnrwvgiun discovery may soon bovomo an llltl‘l‘lldllnll al itom. Agricultural Minister Kristian F3014 has il‘h'lst‘d con tinuml experiments. Norway Lowers Minimum Age For Parliament OSLO —A majority of the Fur eign Affairs and Constitution Committee of the Norwegian Pnr~ liament has voted to reduce the eligibility age for election [0 Par liament from 30 to 21 years The present 30-year age limit has remained unchanged since the signing of the Norwegian Consti tution in X814. Though a minority contended that the age-limit should be set at 25 years. it is expected that when the question comes up for final parliamentary action this fall. the 21-year proposal will be accepted. Both voting and eligibility for Parlisment will then be set at 21 yeen of :39. , Norway Harvest ls Below Normal OSLO. Norwvgiun harvest prospects. in terms of 1m aver age your HOOD were reported as follows: Springr wheat 91. fall wheat 79. spring and fall rye 92-90, barley 95. nuts 92. mixed grams 96. peas 94. straw 90. green food 96. pota toes 97. seeded pasture 85, and natural pasture 95. Intense cold during the wln ter left its mark on pastures with very little _(‘lnvon Later dry periods have hit eastern pastures particularly huntand have resulted in varly mowing in hope of hvttor returns with a second cutting. Grain is from F) to UV; below average, po tatoes 3'2. whle mot crops too will be from 5 to 10'; br lnw a normal your. Hitler Feared Allied Attack OSLO. — Hitherto secret rev ords documenting Hitler's meet ings with the German Naval Com mand during 1943 now reveal that; "Der Fuohrer" was haunted by the fear of an Allied attack through Norway. “Norway is the fatal zonc of this war." he prophe-sicd on numerous occasions. ‘ Following consultations with 'the Gvrman Naval Staff on Jan ‘imry 22. 1942. he ouflinvd thrcv icounter measures to prevent an ;eventual Norway landing: Moving the bulk of the German fleet to Norwign‘ waters, appointing ' 1"!th mm von Reach-ing as top commander in Norway. and forcing a. revision of British-Am !orican plans. ‘ 1 For some unknown reason. the :two last points Were never car ‘ried out, but a considerable part ‘of the German fleet was sent to ‘Norway. The documents clearly indicate that the dramatic escape of the “Sehurnhorst”. “Gneisnvau” land “Prinz Eugen" from Brest. rFrance. through the Channel was [a direct result of Hitler's wish to [strengthen the Norwegian garrh ;son. Mrs. Bjerkeselh Heads State IOG'I' Mrs. Gunvnr qu-rku-m-th, N~al~ tie. “up rim-tad dau- grand (‘th templar of ‘he Inn-mutton- II 0rd" M Good To-mphn at “IO closing m-nslun "I Ha two day ante conu-nnun In Spukam‘. other Nunflh-HM c-ll-(‘lrd In ut flm Include (‘nrl (Wuhan. grand counselor: “Han Blmun. \h-v bmpbr; Loulw 3mm. wry-a bry: Svm lJndherg. jun-nil.- work nuprrlntendmh nan-u ul son. kahuna“- numrinh-ndrm. Md Ola! “Tish-n. ink-flunk)“ deputy.