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The Kusko times., 1937-04-09
ASK FOR S10,0O0,0OO
 ASDEYELOPMENT
 FUNDFOR ALASKA

WASHINGTON - Outlays totaling S10,000,000 for public works projects in Alaska are contemplated in bills introduced in Congress recently by Delegate Anthony J. Dimond and Senator Lewis B SckweIIenbaen. Democrat, of Washington, and of this amount S8,000,0 600 would come direct from the federal treasury. Delegate Dimond's measure, which was introduced in the House, asks Congress to authorize Alaska to in- cur bonded indebtedness of not to exceed $2,000,0G0 to finance a public works program. Under provisions of the bill a territorial board of fin ance would be created to direct the program.
 Details of the Senate Measure
 Senator Schwelenbach's measure, which was introduced in the Senate, authorizes appropriations totalling S8,000,000 for a public works pro- gram for Alaska to be completed by Januaryl, 1941. The bill provides that the money be used under di-ec- tion of the President of the United States, with the following projects allotted the following amounts:
 l. University of Alaska, S750,000.
 2. Alaska Railroad, S1,G0O,0C0.
 3. Hotels and tourist facilities, chiefly in Mount Mckinley National Park, S1,o0O,00O.
 Roads, Bridges and Trails
 1. Highways, roads. bridges, trails and ferries, S1,500,o0o.
 ,. Airfeld facilities, s1,500, ,ooo.
 6. Topographic sol surveys, $780, 900.
 '. Schools, S1,0O0,G0
 s. Hospitals, $500, ,C00..
 g. Village improvements, S500,000.
 Senator Schwellenbach also intro duced another bill for Alaska pro- jects. This other bill authorizes the secretary of the interior to construct and maintain airports and navigation aids in Alaska, and provides the pro- jects might be built entirely, at the expense of the federal government, but 1t permits the secretary to ac- cept Alaskan funds which might be made available to help finance the program
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09
GIVE DETAILS OF
 RECENT STRIKE
 GOODNEWS BAY

What gives promise of developing into a dredge prospect is the platin- um strike made at the foot of Ptarm- igan Mountain. at the Goodnews Bay Spit, located on the south side of the bay and to the north of the mountain, according to word received direct from the district by The Sew ard Gateway recently.
 Dredge Prospect
 The ground Is reported as heavily moistured, all indications pointing to the ground as a dredging project. Two men, with the use of a drill, made the strike, which is reported to be very rich. The news has caus- cd a great sti. over the. entire dis trict, and in 1t is seen the forerunner of 3 stampede to the Territory from the States.
 The Togiak Lake strike, authentic enough in the ori- nal report sent to The Gateway more than a month ago, as little further information has been received.
 Reached By Plane
 Frank Washey. Alaska's first osIe- gate to Congress and grand ol3t me. of the Kuskokwinl, made Sn aiEpla-e view Of the country and reports that 1t is difficult to reach the district at this time of the yea, as all rivers are open and the only way to get in there is by plane. The suppoaed strike is near Lake Chikchils.
 It Is apparent that a mineral zed zone runs through the district from Goodnews Bay to Illiamna, and old timers pronounce the country ad- mirably suited for @ strike, as mu~h so as any thev have ever seen.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09
GOODMAN MAKES
 ARECORD FLIGHT WITH WINDS AID

A new speed record for airplane travel between Anchorage and Flat was believed to have been made re- gently by Pilot Don Goodman in his new Cessna plane, when he set an elapsed flying time between the two points from take-off to landing of one hour and 55 minutes. Goodman estimated he travelled about 325 miles on the flight, which is 167 miles an hour, says the Anchorage Times.
 Pilot Goodman was aided by cross tail wind in the flight. His ship normally cruises about 145 miles per hour. While in the Kuskokwim on his flight he made the 220 miles from McGrath to Bear Creek in one hour and ten minutes, or 189 miles per hour, with a strong wind straight at his back.
 Although no official records are kept, it is believed Goodman's part, ner, Oscar Winoheu, previously held the mile per hour record between An ehorage and Kuskokwim point. Aided by a strong tail wind on a flight last summer, Winchen main tained a speed of 156 miles an hour into Anchorage.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09
oLDTIMER HAS BEEN BUSY
 PROSPECTING ON TOLST0I

John Er:eger arrived in Takotna Wednesday, shoveled the snow away
 k.s ea5.n and started fire in -he s5ove for the first time in seven ulcn.hs
 Mr. Kreiger has been up on the ToIstoi all winter doing a little pros pecting on his claims. He came in with a one-dog team, and said 1t was a tough trip. John stopped over in 0phir Tuesday night visiting Chris Bolgen and other old friends, com- pleting the journey to Takotna the rext day. Mir. Kreiger has been prospecting in the Tolstoi area for the past 20 years He came to AL asiza n 991 and spent the first Is years in the Nome district.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09
ANCHORAGE JAMNED WITH
 MEN SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

Harry Erdmann of Anchorage, was a passenger with W. H. Barnhill from the railroad metropolis yester- day.
 Erdmann, a newcomer toy the Kns- kokwim, said that Anchorage was plugged up with chechakos looking for work. The passenger train comes up from the boat loaded one day and the freight comes up the next day with as many or more free passengers. The only difference be- tween the pay passengers and those riding free is the latter arrives one day later, and all being broke" 1" Erdmann said. The chechakos are forcing the Anchorageites and res idents of the surrounding area to pull out for Interior and Westward points in an effort to get work The invading horde of destitute 0utsid- CTS now have the Alaskans an the run," Erdmann concluded.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09
ROAD
 TO NIXON FORKS
 IS BADLY NEEDED

Ole Blindheim, well known eld-- timer of this section. was a. business visitor in Takotna. Tuesday. mush- ing over the trail from Opfir in company with Arvid- Larson.
 Mir. Biinoheim stated that he and Mrs. Blindheims are planning to erect a new store building in the mining town. the material to arrive on the first boat, along with the fEl- iEial shipment of merchandlse.-.
 Road Badly Needed
 Mir Blindheim spoke very strong ly n the need of the proposed road from Takotna to Nixon Forks as ii was originally laid out. "The cost of freighting stranded supplies by plane to Ophir is very high and brings the prices way up, and the uncertainty of even that means of transportation is uncalled for" he said. "A mile and half of the road was previously built and then construction ceased. Thirty thousand dollars would complete the road and then this country would start to really develop. Thousands of dol lars would be taken out of the ground where only one IS taken out now How are you going to develop a country when 1t is so inaccessible ?'' Lr. Blindheim asked.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09
LARSON 6 LARSON GETTING
 READY FOR BUSY SEASON

Arvid Larson mushed over from Ophir Tuesday to confer with his partner. Frank Larson of Takotna regarding plans for working their hydraulic property on Little Creek this year.
 NIT. Larson received the congrat- ulations of his many friends here on his marriage, which took place in Seattle in Januasy. The newlyweds returned North on the last trp of the Steamer Yukon: They visited for 8 week ina Anchorage before completing the journey to Ophir where they are making their home est to IittJC Crock
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09
AkIAK ONE OF
 LARGER TOWNS
 OF KUSKOKWIM

Akiak is a thriving little town of approximately 225 inhabitants, 75 of which are whites
 On the left limit of the kuskok- vim. going down, trader, Carl l. Carlson, has a large trading post and also operates the postoffice- The majority of the whites reside on this side of the river. including num- ber of Lapp and reindeer men.
 Akiak boasts of a fine Terrltolal school, making an added induce n1ent for white families to reside in this town during the winter months, and in turn, building per aanent homes
 Across the river is a Bureau of Indian Affairs school, and the native town.
 The raising of reindeer is the chief native occupation of AHak. They also do considerable trapping of fox, mink and muskrat in the winter and fish in the summer.
 Akiak is a distributing point for Tulicksack and surrounding mining districts
 The Kusko Times would like to hear from someone in Akiak, and would welcome an article on the raising of reindeer or on some other subject of interest Perhaps some one in Akiak would care to write ID items of news regularly for The kusko Times? Remember, folks, this is-yoUr paperi
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09
Nulato To Celebrate
 Tooth Anniversary of :
 Origin By Russians

The one hundredth anniversary of the founding of Nulato, and the if tieth anniversary of the establish ment of St. Peters Claver's Mission there will be celebrated in June, soon after the Indians return from their spring hunt, 1t was announced in F. banks recently by Father Joseph Mic Elneel, according to the Fairbanks News-Miner.
 Although the exact date of the founding of Nulato is not certain, the record is that of 1887 or '3S, a Russian named Zagarof founded the town.
 The fist native village there was near the Nulato River, which flows about a mile below the present site. The old name for Nulato was ''Tlak- eylt," native word meaning "the place at the foot of the hill." 'Nu- Iato" means ''the place where dog salmon comes"
 Strategic Location
 At one time an important Russian settlement, Nulato owed a great deal of its influence to its location near the portage 36 miles below town, which was used as a short cut from the Bering Sea to the Yukon River The town of Kaltag, at the mouth of the portage, is of recent origin. Nulato is IS miles below the mouth of the Koyukuk-
 St. Peter Claver's Mission was es- tablished at Nulato in 1887.
 History of the Mission shows that Archbishop Charles Seghers had come to the Yukon Rive- about 10 years before the founding of the mission, spe,iding the winter at Nu- lsto, then vent Outside to get other missionaries.
 Return to Yukon
 It waslft till about 1886 that he was ablm to leave the States to re- turn to the Yukon. He was accom- panied by Fathe- Robaut and Father Tosi, and a guide named Fuller. They came in over the Chilkoot Pass, anT reached the mouth of the Stew art River, Y. T., early in the fall of 'S6.
 Archbishop Seghers and tie guide, Fuller, came down the Yukon as far as Tanana in 8 rowboat. There they obtained dog teams and native
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09
ARC. ASSISTS CANES CREW
 BREAKING TRAIL TO TOWN

The Alaska Road Commission cat erpillar and crew went out Monday and started breaking road from this end to meet the Canes Greek cater pillar which had opened the read to within three miles Of Takotna up rc that time. They are bucking seven feet Of snow, but with the help cf the 4. F. C. "cat," they expect to reach town today or tomorrow.
 The work of breaking open the caterpillar trail is being rushed so that the new diesel machinery can be hauled in to Canes Creek before the breakup.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09
Wildcat Mining Corp. Doing We'll

Wildcat Mining Corp. DOlng We'll :
 The operators of theWildcat Min ing Corporation on Upper Poorman, are doing very well this winter Dol lar pans and up, they say. They have started the skiing fad here and many of us have tried their trails, but with little success. The crew has made a ten-foot ski jump, a crooked trail and a straight trail for the amateur They have turned their clock up an hour in order to be able to ski afte- diner.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09
Makes First Trip of Season

The MS. Discoverer docked Tn Anchn-.ge Tuesday On its first trip of the season. Among the passen- gers was A. ". Berry, from Berry's Landing Mir. Berry spent the win ter on the Coast.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09
Mrs. Howard Leaves

Mrs. Howard, who has been cook ing for George Jesse for the past year and a half, left for Fairbanks where she will spend few days be fore going to Anchorage where she will visit with her daughter. Later, she plans to make a trip to the States. Mrs. Art Oliver has taken her place as cook for George Jesse.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09
Returns From Panama

sam Walt, former TakOsnaite; now residing here, just returned for treatment for his feet which he froze some time ago. It was found necessary to amputate the toes on one foot
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09
Prcspector Returns

Prcspector Returns
 Alec Schedel, who. has been pros pecting on Glenn Gulch and Short Pup, arrived in Poorman recently. He plans on staying here for some me.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09
Many Attend Farewell Party-


 On the evening of March 31 a farewell dance for Mir. and Ms. Clarence Zaiser. It was attended by their many friends from Poo-man and outlying creeks. Everyone en- joyed themselves. Those present were: The Win Cat crew from upper Poorman, Calvin Anderson, J a c k Shropshire, Louie Stern and Ole Hookie; those from Flat Creek were, Mike Yakopatz, Vincent Yakopatz and Tommy Long; those from Poor man were, Baldo Forno, Chris Dahl, MT. and Mrs. Carl Johnson and MT. and Mrs. Art Oliver; Spruce Creek was represented by Art Lutco in a big way; Placerville was represented by Mir. and Mrs. Leonard Zeiser The dance lasted until the wee hours of the morning.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09

SpeIjack In From Canes
 Frank Speljack came in from Canes Greek with Pilot Goodman Monday and returned to the Creek the same day with some needed sup plies.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09

Will Operate on Long Creek
 Billy Ahrens, with the help of Scot ty Clark and his dogteam, is moving his camp from Birch Creek to Long Creek where he will operate this summer
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09
Back From Visit to Old Home

NJ. D. MeGarty, who has been wis iting in the States and his old home in Canada, this winter, returned here recently. He came from Ruby with Charlie Knox and his dogteam-
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09

Sinking Another Shaft
 Baldo Forno, operating on Poor man, is about through with the work on his shaft and plans sinking an- other shaft right away.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09
Dagnon Comes to Town

Joe Dagnon, who has, been trap ping on Spaulding Creek all winter, came to town Sunday night. for a visit.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09

Makes Monthly Mail Trip
 Alec Geisen is official roadhouse man for Scotty Clark, mail carrier between Ruby and Cripple. He makes one trip each month.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09
NEWS FROM POORMAN, LONG CREEK. CRIPPLE
 By Mrs Leonard Zaiser-(Special Correspondent

Comes in From Lsrg Creek
 Tom Donohue was an arrival from Long Creek recently.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09

Hauling Summer Supplies
 L. E. Torrance, operator or Flat Creek, arrived in town recently He is busy hauling his summers outfit.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09

Expect to Hit Bedrock Soon
 Y. Specs and Bill Lepesto, pros pecting on Long Creek, anticipate bedrock in the next thaw.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09

Prospecting On Bear Greek
 Bob Arnold anl John Olson are prospecting on Bear Greek.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09

Moving Buildings To Colorado
 Sig Wig, employed by Sid Paul son, Is busy moy:ng some buildings from Cripple to Colorado Creek.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09

Will Work Ground
 Al Burke, operator on Long Greek, plans on starting operations there when the water begins to run
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09

Starts Mining Operations
 Bill Wick was an arrival in town recently from his mine on Flat Creek. He expects to start operations April |
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09

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The Kusko times., 1937-04-09
LONG CREEK NEWS BRIEFS

Operating Two Shifts
 Tim Scanlon, prominent mining man of Long Creek, is operating two shifts and has Is wheelers.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09
Gets Bridge Contraet-

Harry Eckstrom has been award ed the contract fer the contraction of a bridge over Hcnch Creek. Work will not begin until after the break up. Sid Paulson is using his "cat" in hauling the tinlbe:s to the ceek. Michael Kristo is working with him
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09

Oyerhauling Tractor
 The mechanic for Dave Strand berg Is busy these days overhauling the tractor in preparation for a busy summer season.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09

Yoctor Branching Out
 John EoctoT neTy has a trading post and roadhouse and four dogs. He's branching out these. days.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09

When they reached .Blshop Moun- tain, then called "Yisetloh," they camped there in an old smokehouse the natives had used for curing fish. Fuller, crazed b.. the hardships of the journey, killed the Archbishop with a rife bullel.
 The next spring, 1887, Father Tosi and Father Robaut came down the river and established the mission at Nulato-the first Catholic Mission to have a continuous history in North ern Alaska. Also, it holds the furth- CT distinction of being the first Cath oiic church constructed in Northern Alaska.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09

Moves to Cripple
 Mike Kovac has left the Poorman section to become a C-ippleite He is staying with John Eoctor.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09
-
 CRIPPLE CREEK HAPPENINGS

Mrs. Billy Jones made a trip to Sew ard recently for medical treat ment-
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09

Prospecting Graham Creek
 Iver Chilstrom has started pros pecting at the mouth of Graham Creek. He left Poorman last De eenber, taking a boiler with him.
The Kusko times., 1937-04-09

guides, and went on down the Yukon after the freeze~up.
 Guide Kills Bishop
Evening star., 1937-03-28
DUKE REDUCES STAFF.
Windsor to Have Only Six Servants
at New Quarters,

VIENNA, March 27 GP).-The Duke
of Windsor cut his servant problem
down by practicall'" tWo-thirds tonight
preparatory to ing to a modest
! pension in Upper .stria
One of the dukes II servants who
asked to be taken along from Enzes-
field said an adjutant told him he
was sorry, his royal highness must
economic"
He will get along with only six
servants at his new quarters at Wolf
gang in the lake country of Upper
Austria. Three of them, including the
chef and his favorite castle kitchen
equipment, will be taken from the
group of II that has served Windsor
at Enzesfeld.
1t was reported from st. Wolfgang
that a heavy snowfall in the Salz-
kammergut region, just south of St
Wolfgang, raised some doubt as tc
whether an automobile trip Monday
would be advisable
The duke, however, was ready to 60
He gave up his downtown suite in the
Bristol Hotel and said good-by to
y DR.. Summer Moore, London dentist,
who came from England to treat his
toothacfe.
He arranged tentatively to read part
of the Easter service tomorrow In the
Anglican Church at Vienna, where
his participation in Christmas service
caused some British criticism.
In his baggage to be taken to his
new quarters vii be one bulky par
eel, containing his favorite mattress,
which he insisted on including.
Evening star., 1937-03-28

a national system of nature preserves
including historic and prehistoric
areas, has been esta blished under the
German forestry department. The
fatherland now has an officer COM
parable to the American director Of
the National Parks Service.
For l3 years Dr. Russell has done
special work in conjunction with es-
tablishing museums in the Western
national parks. He has been chief Of
the wild life division of the National
Park Service since last August
After the program Wednesday the
next lecture in the Park Service series
will be by Mrs. Gladys Petch of Nor
way on April IA. On April 81 Ken
meth Disher, assistant chief of the
museum division, will speak and the
concluding program of the series will
be given by Julian Harris Solomon
on April %.
Evening star., 1937-03-28
FRIENDS OF DUKE
Join MRS. SIMPSON
Identity of Guests at House
Party at Chateau Is
Closely Guarded.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
MONTS, France. March T.-Close
friends Of the Duke of Windsor to-
night joined Mrs. Wallis Warfleld
Simpson and her hosts at the Chateau
de Cande for a house party, but
their Identities and the actual num-
Der present were closely guarded.
Herman L. Rogers, Mrs. Simpsons
, spokesman, denied report that Al
fred Duff Cooper, British undersecre-
tary Of state, and his wife were ex-
pected. Both of them, close friends
of Windsor. were present at a royal
dinner party in London May q, 1896,
when the former Baltimore womans
name was mentioned for the first
time in court circular.
Visits Chateau of Louis XIV.
Mrs. Simpson, accompanied only
by her chauffeur, drove to the Chat
eau Chenonceau yesterday. Earlier in
the week she visited the Chateau Azay
lie Rideau of Louis XIV.
Mrs. Simpson was reported feeling
exceptionally we'll taking daily walks
In the extensive grounds of the Chat
eau de Cande, owned by Mr. ano
Mrs. Charles E. Bedeaux of New York
She has played golf only once, but
has walked over the course and expects
to play over the week end, Rogers said
Easter f1nery will play only a small
part in her holiday plans, because
she intends to wear a sports outfit
for golf if weather permits.
Maintains Stricter Seclusion.
Maintaining stricter seclusion
than ever as the date of her mar.
, riage to the duke approaches, sht
has been unwilling to go to Paris tt
select new clothes
Friends said the advent of Sunshiny
Spring weather had been tempting hel
to venture about the chateau ground!
more frequently, particularly since
she has q new Cairn terrier-hel
Easter gift from Edward
DUKE REDUCES STAFF.
Evening star., 1937-03-28

ston was . member Of the National

ston was . member OF the National
War Labor Board.
A native Of Canada, Mr.. Johnston
learned the machinists' trade in Prov
idence. R. l., when young man. He
was q member Of the Knights Of La
Dor prior to joining the International
Association OF Machinists. From 1909
to 1912 he had served as president
and legislative representative Of the
local district of the International As
sociation OF Machinists. ..
He was q member Of the Masonic
fraternity, belonged to the Shrine and
the Independent Order OF Odd Fel-
lows
Evening star., 1937-03-28
THE WEATHER

District of Columbia-Fair today
and tomorrow; little change in tenn
perature, moderate to fresh north
west winds.
Maryland-Generally fair today and
tomorrow, except light snow hurries
in extreme west portion today; little
change in temperature.
Virginia-Fair today and tomor-
row, except light snow furries in ex-
treme northwest portion today; slight
~ colder today in central portion.
West Enthusiastically fair to-
day and tomorrow, except snow fur
ries in extreme east portions today;
little change in temperature.
River Report.
Potomac, cloudy; Shenandoah, clear
late yesterday afternoon.
Irr,tH
Evening star., 1937-03-28
Eton Loses Monopoly.

Foreign representatives OF Great
Britain are to be more democratic.
The British foreign office at London
has just made two historic changes
showing this trend. The $500 =
year private income of all applicants
Is no longer necessary Exclusive Eton
College has lost it's monopoly as the
recruiting ground for British diplo-
mats. OF seven appointments made
recently following an examination
only one was an Eton man.
Evening star., 1937-03-28
Passenger Traffic Increases.

senger traffic increases Of 81 and
81 cent over the corresponding
monl.l last year are reported for Feb
ruary by Eastern Air Lines and Amer
lean Airlines, respectively. The gains
established all-time records for both
companies and are attributed jointly
to fast new equipment and to the
steadily growing acceptance of air
travel by the general public.
Evening star., 1937-03-28
RESETTLEMENT SHIFT

175 Employees Moved to Airing
ton Hotel Offices.
Over the week end some ITS en-
ployes Of the Resettlement Admins
tration are having their official ad-
dress shifted from 82l Fifteenth street
to the Arlington Hotel.
Oficials of the division Of Govern
ment space control, National Park
Service, Interior Department. in an
nouncing the shift, said it is due to
the shrinking OF the Resettlement Ad-
ministra ton and the desire to consoli-
date the workers. The land acquisi-
ton section Of the land utilization di-
vision Is involved in the change Of
address.