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Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-18
To Charge Aqua Users

Water users ln Kodiak, many who have been on the system since November of last year, will be receiving bills soon for 6 months service, from January I to June 30, as the result of ac- tion by the council Monday. Us CTS who joined the system since January will be billeds ,propor. tionately.
 The action was taken at the insistence of the Federal Works Agency who mailed authority to collect the rates retroactive to first operation of the new sys- tenn.
 A special council meeting was held last night for the purpose of studying water rates as set up by ordinance.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-18
Sells Interest In Club Unique

Half interest in the Club Un- ique, cocktail bar located next to the Wodlinger Drug store, was sold Thursday by Frank Trick, club manager, to Bud Metzgar, former longshore foreman. Mir. Metzgar, who has been employ ed at the club for the past two months. will continue to operate the club The remaining interest ia the business is owned by Ray Martin and Jorgen Fredrickson, local liquor dealers.
 MT. Trick, who started the business on Oct. 3l last year, when 1t was known as the Amer ican Legion Club, said he will
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-18
Committee To Zone City

A committee of Ben Kraft, Leo Sears, Jack Altman and Charles Madsen, plus 3 council men, Stan Nelson, L. K. Wod- finger and Lee Bettinger, has been named by Mayor O. A. Tor gerson, for the purpose of draw ing up g zoning ordinance for the city of Kodiak.
 Residential and business dis tricts will be defined by the committee and regulations made to enforce observation of the districts by prospective builders.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-18
Shell Officials Look Over Area

Representatives of the Shell Oil Company, and Bill Boelng, of the famed Seattle Boeing air plane family. visited in Kodiak briefly Sunday on an inspection trip of this area.
 The oil company representa- tives were Robert M. Adamson, manager of the aviation depart ment of Shell, from San Francis co, and C. D. Fairweather, divi- slonal manager of the Shell Oil company of Canada,
 The latter were primarily in- terested in postwar business op- pnrtunities in the Territory, es- peclally in regard to furnishing aviation products of their con- pany.
 They left the same day for Naknek and Anchorage, and Lee Bettinger, president of the Kodi- ak Chamber of Commerce, re- turned with them to Anchorage for appearance before the con- gressional party visiting that city.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-18
Home Wedding Held Friday

Vivienne M. Cross, Kodiak, and Conrad Clason, BM l-c, of Brooklyn, N. Y., were united in marriage at 2:30 pm yesterday at the home of MT. and Mrs. Clifford Stevens on w. alaska Way. Rev. Gregory s. Morony, of the Community Baptist church, performed the double ring ceremony before a few friends.
 The Eride wore a pastel yellow chiffon formal, and Mrs. Stevens, in blue chiffon formal, acted as matron of honor. MT. Stevens was best man.
 Guests for the ceremony were Hazel Zaworski, Lila Monlux, Ed Lounsbery. c. Spl., USCG; Cpl. Corky Corshenhausen, and Jack Altman.
 Following the wedding a recep- tion and luncheon were held at Pinch apartments for members of the wedding party and invited guests.
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nounced

The fire siren, which signalled Japan's surrender Tuesday, blew a second time at 3:14 pm in its original capacity ard the fire truck made the run to the Sol berg homestead on Mill Bay, in answer to an alarm turned in by Joe Morino.
 The fire was caused in chick
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-18

Mary Hester Baird, organist, of Anchorage, made a brief busi- ness trip to Kodiak this week and signed a contract to appear at the Beachcombers. She left yesterday to return to Anchor age to make arrangements for shipping her Hammond electric organ here, and will begin her
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-18
Sophie Hovey, resident of seldovia, arrived Tn Kodiak Mon day vla Alaska Airlines.

James Stuts, U. s. Navy, of Tennessee, and Priscilla Woods, of Valdez, were married Aug. l by Father c. R. King, according to the certificate filed yesterday. Witnesses were Molly Rice and and Sgt. Francis Paradls.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-18

Cpl. George Naughton, 1lth Air Force, son of U. s. Commis- sioner and Mrs. c. c. Naughton of this city, arrived here by plane yesterday to spend a l5- day furlough. He is stationed to the Westward.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-18
local appearances about Septem- Ger l.

Governor Gruening and mem- bers of the visiting Congressional party, visited the Griffin Mem orial hospital on 8 brief inspec- tion tour while in Kodiak Tues day.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-18
with Tom Nachand, at Pinch's.

A transfer of liquor license for the Beachcombers club, to MT. and Mrs. Arthur Kizer and MT. and Mrs. Hugh Abston, was ap- proved at the council Monday.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-18

The search conducted by the Navy for missing plane that disappeared on a flight from Chirikof island to Kodiak, has been abandoned.
 No trace of the plane, or of the two men aboard, Bud Thomp' son and Jack Gottscher, was found.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-18
Town Topics

Censorship of local Kodiak mail was discontinued Thursday, Postmaster Maurice Briggs an uounced.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-18

Classes in Christian Doctrine, with instruction by Sisters of the Grey Nuns, will be held every Saturday at 10 am at the Catho- lie church.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-18
Seattle Representative - The Alaska Newspapers, All Fourth Avenue Building, Seattle, Washington.
". Bat gopennient Of he people, by the people,
 or he people shall not parish from fife ear -Lfncoln

leave soon for Ketchikan where he may locate in business. He also plans to make trip to the States.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-18

Frances Beckley, of Corona, Calif., and Shirley Allen, of Monterey, Calf are employed at the Victory cafe.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-18

Shirley Jorge, former Kodiak resident, was fined $500i in Anch- orage this week on a charge of conducting house of i'll repute.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-18

Harry Christopherson, of Christy's Bakery, was off work two days this week with spraln' ed back.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-18

The Territorial council of the National War Relief Fund an nounced this week that the next War Fund Drive will open Sept ember 7 and close November l,
 Overall quota for Alaska is $75,000.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-18

Jess Blinn was admitted to the hospital Tuesday for medical attention.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-18
Rodiak MllrrOr "Syezus of o4merica's Last 9rontier

Published Every Saturday at Kodiak Alaska
 Yearly Subscription Rate $500 Entered in the Postofice at Kodiak Alaska as Second Class matter under act of Congress of March 3, 1878
 KODIAK PUBLISHING COMPANY
 William H. Lamme Editor and Publisher
 Lillian E. Lamme Associate Editor
 MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS The Associated Press exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all dispatches credited to It or not otherwise credited in this paper and also the local news published herein.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-18
PREAMBLE To the Charter of the United Nations

To the Charter of the United Nations WE. THE PEOPLES oE THE UNITED NATIONS DETERMINED
 to save succeeding from the scouge of which twice lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind and
 to ream faith in fundamental human rights in the dignity and worth of h person. the equal rights Of men aud women and of nations large aud small and to establish conditions under which justice and respect for e obligations arising from treaties and other sources of international law maintained and to promote social progress and better ards of life in larger freedom AND FCR THESE ENDS to practice tolerance live together in peace with another as good neighbors and to unite our strength maintain international and security, and
 of methods armed force shall not be used in the commOn interest, and 4 to employ international machinery for the promotion of the economic and socIa advancement of all peoples, HAVE RESOLVED TO COMBINE OUR EFFORTS TO ACCOMPLISH THESE AIMS Accordingly respective Governments through repre- sentaves assembled the city of San Francisco who have exhibited he full powers found to be good and due form have agreed the present Charter of the United Nations and do hereby establish international organization to be known as the United Nations.
 sNfN:a
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-18

Roy Snyder, owner of the Mecca, arrived here yesterday from Seattle. He came via Fair banks where he owns another bar and expects to stay two or three months, he said.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-18

en house by a defective Drooder but was under control when the truck arrived.
 Damage was estimated at $5, which included one chicken and several panes of glass. A. Verle Collar, deputy collect or of Internal Revenue, of the Anchorage office, arrived in Ko- dlak Monday and will be here until the end of the month on business of his office.
 For anyone wishing to contact him he will be available at Room l9, at the Sunbeam hotel. Pfc. Robert A. Brooks, former resident of Kodiak, arrived here l this week on a 45-day furlough after 27 months spent overseas and is visiting friends in this community.
 Pfc Brooks is with the Army
 Port and Servlce Corps, and af-
 ter being stationed at Adak was transferred to Honolulu.
 His mother, Mrs. Polly Brooks,
 lives at Ponder, Texas.
 A barn dance, sponsored by the Women's Club of the Rus 1 san Church, will be held Septern- Der 2, at BIinn's hail, it was an. nounced this week. Further details of the event, ! which IS for the benefit of the l Russian church, will be announc- 1 ed later. An advance ticket sale Twill be held.
 Some people have expressed interest in starting 8 local skeet
 club. If you would like to help in forming one, leave your name
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-18

SuIo Riutta, former electrician at the base, was married recently in Aberdeen, Washington to Mary Kathryn Culiat, of that city, friends here learned.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-18

Some people have expressed interest in starting 8 local skeet club. If you would like to help in forming one, leave your name
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-19
Rests After 2 Years
In South Pacific Area

than Japs," he said. They are
much larger than the ones in this
country. and carry diseases. At
night we slept with mosquito net
ting over our hunks, and had to
wear mosquito netting over our
helmets for protection. Mosquito
repellant was more popular than
food on the islands"
His opinion is that. q. whites
who have been in combat will be
much more tolerant than those who
have remained in the country, have
seen no action, or than civilians"
He said that all the Red Cross clubs
on the islands which he had visited
were stated by white personnel,
but catered to mixed servicemen.
There was no difference in the
treatment OF anyone.
OFFICERS Of the regiment to
which he was attached were white,
but in most instances well-liked
and respected. The only Negro
officer was the chaplain.
While in Detroit. Pvt. Brown has
been recipient of many .courtesies.
His brother. James Brown. was host
al a surprise party at the Masonic
Temple. 275 E. Ferry. Monday.
Prior 10 bis induction into service.
Pvt. Brown is a graduate of the
Northeastern high school, a men,
Der OF the Metropolitan Baptist
church, and a salesman.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-19
EEPC Chairman
Pleads For End
Ofmtolerance

WASHINGTON - Malcolm Ross,
chairman OF the Presidents Com
mittee on Fair Employment Prac-
tees on We Day made the follow
ing statement:
united Nations soldiers Of al
most every race, creed and color
have freed Europe from the cruel
grip Of intolerance. This Is . VIC
tory Of mankind over racial AFRO
gance assumed for the purpose Of
satisfying private greed.
I'm THE CLEAR new light Of
this day. knowing only too well
what intolerance has done 10 our
world. let us stamp out in our
hearts the last sparks OF racial or
religious prejudice. as at this mo-
ment our fighting men are stamp
ing out the last embers OF the fires
liz by Hitler's hatred and lust for
power.
His evil invention Of stimulat-
ing prejudice against scapegoats Is
the most discredited idea in his
tory. On this day, of all days. let
us soberly resolve to live in toll
Grant appreciation OF the good
qualities of all fellow Americans
Let us specifically give TO every
American citizen an equal oppor-
tuni;y 10 earn his living according
10 his abilities
"Such practical tolerance Is the
keystone OF strong industrial de-
mocracy. II has served 10 keep us
a united people against Germany
and il will serve Us as well against
Japan whose similar racist expert
ments in Asia remain the decent
worlds unfinished business"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-19
TAAF Head
Addresses Tusk.
Honor Students

TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE. Ala. -
This is meeting 10 honor scholar
and scholarship Let us consider
what we mean by scholarship II
is more than just the ability 10
learn in a short time and remem-
Der for a long time. The true
scholar has an Unsuitable hunger
for knowledge and deep rever-
ence for facts" students OF Tuske-
gee Institute were told in an ad-
dress in the Institute Chapel here
Wednesday night
The speaker was Col. Noel r.
Parrish. Commanding officer Of
the Tuskegee Army Air Field.
Tuskegee. Ala. He was delivering
the Honors Night address and
was speaking particularly 10
those students who were being
honored for outstanding scholar
ship ability.
THIS HUNGER for knowledge.
this reverence for facts exists in
some degree in all Of u.s." said COL
onel Parrish. But in most OF us"
he said. the hunger for knowledge
is obscured by the hunger for az
lection or the desire for safety.
or the tendency 70 take things easy.
or perhaps by the original animal
hunger for food or drink. With
so many competing hungers. the
hunger for knowledge dominates
only a few OF us"
Colonel Parrish was presented by
DR.. F. D. Patterson. president OF
Tuskegee Institute. who referred TO
the speakers outstanding record in
the training Of aviation cadets at
the Tuskegee Army Air Field.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-19
Over IL Million
Policies Issued
To Armed Forces

WASHINGTON. D. C.-National
service life insurance applications
received by the Veterans Admin
istration up TO May 4, l945. totaled
1929 500. amounting 10 $l33. 955. =
$4,000 in insurance value. Brig
Gen. Frank T. Hines. ADMINISTERS.
tor OF Veterans Affairs and Re-
training and Re-employment ad-
minitrator. said this week.
The average value Of all policies
issued 10 that date was SO. 202.55
From the more than 1900 900 pol
icies in force. total OF BOOSTS
claims, had been received, with
270,2S claims allowed and pay
ments started. OF that number,
1890 were contract insurance
and l0.62l were gratuitous insur-
ance. In all classes OF insurance,
only 5.e02 claims have been disal-
lowed.
Insurance awarded 10 benefi-
Charles TO May 4. l945, totaled
81 .728. 479. 705. There were only
24.405 insurance claims pending
adjudication on May 4. l945. in
Guiding those awaiting evidence
from oeneficiarieS.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-19

Although the islands have been de-
clared non-combstant, they are still
considered dangerous"
PRIOR TO his overseas service,
Pvt. Brown trained at Camp Clai-
borne. La. and lndiantown Gap
Pa In describing the seasons, Pvt.
Brown said the weather is so warm
Yanks wear khaki the year-round.
The warm season is different from
the cool season only in that the
nights are cool during the win.
ter" Winter months are April
through August, while summer
lasts from November through Feb
rusry.
Mosquitoes are more worrisome
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-19
DETROIT FETES
new CITIZENS
WITH PROGRAM

All persons In this community
who have become naturaliZed citi-
zens since last May are invited to
be guests at the annual celebra-
ton of II Am An American" day
to be held at 2 pm. Sunday, May
20. at the Belle Isle bandstand.
This program is staged yearly
by the Department OF Parks and
Recreation to honor Detroit's new
citizens-those who have just re-
ceived their citizenship papers and
those young people who have
achieved their 2lst birthdays dur.
ing the year.
Judge John d. Watts of the Re-
corders Court, traffic division
will give the keynote address wei.
coming the new citizens.
BREWSTER RECREATION Cen.
ter will be represented in the pro-
gram with Victory Polka
dance, a number the group doe,
with good effect. Boys from the
Birdhurst cadet group Of the Civil
Air Patrol will perform in a
marching drill showing the preci.
sion and military bearing in which
this group excels.
Other numbers will include 4
beautiful ballet based on the song
The White Cliffs of Dover. 3
novelty number entitled. "A Girl
a Cob and Flower; a Dance O,
the New Citizens" depicting vari.
Gus nationalities, and other mum.
bers.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-19

NoRINE THORNTON, PLAINTIFF
VS. No ITS N,
HENRY THORNTON Defendant ''''-''
At Q session OF said Court held n,
the Court House In the City OF Detroit
In said County. on the 18th day Of April
AID. i945.
Present. The Hon.
GUY A. MILLER
Circuit Judge
In this cause. Il appearing. from the
afndavit hereto attached that the de-
PENDANT, Henry Thornton. cannot be
served By process issued out OF this
court. a. he II not q resident OF the
state OF Michigan. but that his last
known address Is In the City OF colum.
bus. State Of Ohio:
On motion OF Roxborough and Talia.
zero. Attorneys for the plaintiff
IT IS ORDERED that the defendant.
Henry Thornton. cause his appearances 10
be entered In this cause. within three
months from the date Of this order, or
that said bill will be taken as confessed.
and that true copy OF this order for
appearances be sent TO the defendant BY
registered mail 10 his last known address.
ana II not received, that this order be
published In any newspaper published
and circulating In the County OF Wayne
accordtng to Law.
GUY A. MILLER
Circuit Judge
cASPAR LNGEMAN. Clerk
BY A. SHEDD. Deputy Clerk
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-19

STATE OF MICHIGAN
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
THE COUNTY OF WAYNE
IN CHANCERY

WILLIAM O. BROWN. Plaintiff
JOHNNIE BROWN. Defendant. w. '''OO
At . session OF said court held NJ the
Court House In the City OF Detroit, in
said County. on the nth day OF April,
AID. le45.
Present: The Hon
ROBERT N. TOMS.
Circuit Judge
In this cause. It appearing from the
amdavit hereto attached, that the de-
fendant, Johnnie Brown. cannot be served
By process issued out OF this court, as
she 10 not Q resident OF the State Of
Michigan, but that she resides in the
City OF New York. State of New York:
Therefore. on motion OF Roxboroueh
and Taiiaferro. Attorneys for the Plain
TT Ii ORDERED that tn. defendant.
johnnie Brown. cause her appearance
to be filed or entered In this cause.
within three months from the date of
this order. and In case Of her Appearance.
she cause her answer to plaintiffs bill
NJ complaint to be filed and served here
In; and that Q true copy OF this order
for appearance be sent to the defend ant
by registered mail to her last known
address. and II not received. that this
order be published In the MichiGan
Chronicle, according 70 law
ROBERT N. TOMS.
Circuit Judge
cAsPAR J. LINoEMAN. Clerk.
By A. sHEDD. Deputy Clerk
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-19
India Contributes
To UNRRA Fund

WASHINGTON. D. c. tNNpA,
The Government OF India has
with the approval of the Legisla.
ture. agreed to contribute a sum
equivalent to $24.042,072 to the
United Nations Relief and Reha.
ollitation Administration. Herber,
n; Lehman. director general OF
UNRRA. announced last week. In
Ola is not eligible for UNRRA aid
because it is not a liberated area.
Notice of this donation. in the
amount OF eight crores of rupees
was given to UNRRA in Washing.
ton by Sir Girja Shankar Bajpai.
agent general for India.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-19
COLLEGE HEADS
PAY VISIT TO
PRES. TRUMAN
BY HARRY McALPIN

~
WASHINGTON. D. c. (NNpA)
The second Negro TO call on
President Truman-following the
visit OF Editor-Publisher J. E.
Mitchell OF the st. Louis ..rgus-
was Dr. F. d. Patterson OF Tuske-
gee Institute.
DR.. PATTERSON, accompanied
by DIR. Thomas S. Jones. president
of Fisk university, and Arnold
Conan, publicity director of the
United Negro College fund cam
paign, called at the White House
last week to acquaint the Presi-
dent with the campaign and to
seek his support OF it. DR.. Jones
and Mr.. Conan are white.
The two college presidents told
newsmen al the White House. aft.
or their conference. that the Presi-
dent had expressed great interest
in the campaign and in the cause
which il represents. The Presi-
dent mentioned. they said, that he
had helped dedicate the Carver
Memorial in Missouri. and spoke
appreclatively OF DR.. George
Washington Carver and his work
and OF Booker T Washington
They pointed out that the Chief
Executive said he wanted TO do
anything he could TO further a
constructive approach TO the pro-
gram of education and race rela-
tons.
LATER, AT THE luncheon OF
the Capital Press club. DR.. Jones
told the gathering Of Negro news
men that he was tremendously i'm
pressed by the President. AS the
conference went forward. he said
he was treasured that here was a
person who will listen, make up
his mind. and come 10 a decision
that he will not be pushed
around
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-19
Honor 2 Teachers
For Long Service

INSTITUTE. w. Va. - The Di.
vision OF Trade and Technical Ed
ucation OF the West Virginia State
college. j. F. Lacy. acting director
held its fourteenth annual open
house on Monday evening. May Z,
l9+5. The display Of modern teach
ing laboratories and late equip
ment was dedicated this year TO
members of the staff whose COM
bined services amount 10 ninety
four years. Joseph w. Lovette and
James NJ. CAVITY.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-19

On IA n M 4 hhWos EAhintlu
FLORENCE MATTHEWS. Defendant
A. o session OF said Court held at the
Court House in the City OF Detroit In
said County. on the 2sth day OF March.
AID, ie45
Present. The Hon
VINCENT N. BRENNAN
Circuit tudre
In this cause. Il appearing from the
afndayit hereto attached that the defend
ant Florence Matthews, cannot Be
served By process issued out Of this court.
as she 10 not . resident OF the State OF
Michigan. but that abe resides in the
City Of Cincinnati. state OF Ohio;
on motion OF Roxooroush and Taiia-
ferro. Attorneys for the Plaintiff.
IT Is ORDERED that the defendant.
Florence Matthews. cause her appearance
10 be entered In this cause within three
months from the date OF this order. and
In case OF her appearance, she cause her
answer to the plaintiffs bill Of complaint
TO be filed and served. and that Q true
copy Of this order be sent TO the defend
ant by registered mail 70 her last known
address. and that II same Is not received.
that this order be published in any news
paper. published and circulating IN the
County OF Wayne, according to law.
VINCENT ~. BRENNAN
Circuit Judge
True Copy.
cAsPAR J. LIN0TMAN, Clerk
By A. SHKDD, Deputy Clerk
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-19

injured twice
while in the
Southwest Pa
cifc theatre OF
operations.
A tw " e.
hour hurricane
was one of the
most narrowing
experiences SUI
fered d urin &
his n months
overseas. The
~ y e a r = old
member Of the
engineers ex-
planned that il
made one feel
ca shalpleSS /"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-05-19
Johnson Sees
Segregation AS
Control Means

NEW YORK.-The theory and
practice OF racial segregation are
essentially instruments for con-
trolling Negro peoples, said DR..
Charles s. Johnson last Saturday
at the Sehomburg Collection Of
Negro Literature OF the New York
Public Library. DR.. Johnson was
discussing World Patterns Of Ne
gro Segregation" He was the fea-
ture speaker in the anal session OF
"A World-View OF the Negro
Question" the weekly lecture Sc.
les which has been running since
Oct. 7 OF last year.