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The Nome nugget., 1946-08-19
ALIEN VETERANS SHOULD
 BECOME AMERICAN CITIZENS

TO-DAY THERE ARE STILL 0OAIE 112,O00 alien II and women members and veterans Oi the United States armed forces who have failed to take advantage of the right obtain quick American cti- zenship provided under the o5c5Hu War Powers Act of 1922.
 Honorably discharged aliens who have served in armed forces, many of them battle-Scarred and decorated should know that country appreciates their loyal service and that it has made possible by law for them gain eXpeditousy the cherished badge of American citizenship and that we will welcome them into the great family of democracy. These aliens who fought for country form great Legion O4 Honor The Justice Department has stated that re- cords indicate only 10000 alien members of armed forces have been nauralized since VI Day. at which time there were approximately l22OO0 aliens who could likely qualify for citizenship under this statute,
 Under the Act, prior to VI Day, over 100000 aliens were naturalization the hedgeroWs of Nor mandy to the atos of the MarianaS on battefields in Nissen huts, amid bowling blizzards, lurching ships the high seas, hospital sick beds in cork forests and on blazing deserts-nany of the newly made citizens made the supreme sacrifice.
 Since the Act will expire on December 31, of this year, and affects all aliens who enlisted nduct ed in the United States armed services prior to Dec ember 28 1945, they would be eligible to become cit The declaration to become citizen is waved Temporary admission all that need be shown for those who did not outside the United States boundar ies.
 The Justice Department is calling everyone's at- tenon these facts and enlists their aid in advising these eligible aliens to their rights under this law
 If in the army, the eligbles should apply to their commanding officer.
 Alaska veterans should get in touch with their own Veterans Administration heads or directly with U s. District Court of your Division
 We welcome these defenders of democracy to the great American family.
The Nome nugget., 1946-08-19

by Congress before ad journment? A. Almost every phase q veteran affairs was touche1 in last minute legislation b] the 79th Congress. Il brief, the bills passed p-o vided for:
 l. Liberalization of Nation al Service Life InSuranc| to include the three tyA of permanent policies-20 year endowment, endoW ment at the age of 60 an| endowment at the age q 65;lump sum payments t beneficiarieS in case q death; permits the namin of beneficiaries outside tn restricted classes in tn original bill.
 2. A 20 per cent increas in pensions to veterans q both World Wars and thei dependents and some ln creaSeS to veterans of Othe wars. Veterans in nOspld aIS may now receive tu] payment of pensions (fo1 merly there was a conSid erable reduction for hos pitalized veterans Withot] dependentS).
 3. Automobiles will be prd Vided for veterans who ar crippled as a result ot am putation or paralysis. I'm VA will pay the cost of tn car, including special equip pment or attachments ned essary up to $500. l I. A bill was passed estab fishing standards for on the-joo training and pro Viding reimbursement t states for supervision o training programs. I'm Act prohibits payment o subsistence allowances u veterans with dependent if they are earning mort than S200 while studyin| or training under the G.1 Bill. Veterans with nd dependents are limited u $175.
 5. Terminal leave pay fo| former enlisted personne of the armed forces. Ap plication blanks, when av ailable, will be obtainabl@ at all post offices.
 6. Authority and funds t@ provide canteen service fol employees and patients o VA hospitals and other in stallations where comn,er cial facilities are not avail
The Nome nugget., 1946-08-19

publish a column of the questions most frequently asked contact men of the Veterans Administration in this area.
 For more detailed information veterans should contact or write to the nearest VA contact unit at Rooms 46 and ~. Post Office building. Anchorage. Alaska.
 -:-:- Q. What legislation affect
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Q. What legislation affect
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-03-22
At The Churches
CATHOLIC DEVOTIONs
 The Rev. Fr. Hoch, Pastor DCATH0IIn GHuRCE nnnu

Sunday, March A. Third Sun day of Lent:
 Holy Masses: S:15 a. m. Wran- gell Institute; 10:0O a. m Parish church
 Holy Mass daily: 7:30 a. m. Altar servers are Charles Miles and Freddie Cunningham.
 Lenten Deyotions. Wednesday and Friday evenings at : o'clock.
 Choir practice: Wednesday ey- ening, 7:30 Member of the Altar Society ap- pointed to decorate the Alta fror next Sunday is Mrs. Justo Herman deg
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-03-22
TUBERCULOSIS AID BILL
 FIRST TO BE PASSED IN
 SPECIA SESSION OF LEG.

JUNEAU Curtain-raiser Senate Senate Bill S. the tuaarc.a. control measure and first bill to pass both legislative chambers iu the current extraordinary session was received by Secretary of AL aska Lew Williams this week af- ter returning to the Territorial House with the Governors sigma ture
 The bill which calls for S25o.- 900 to fight "the white seourgs, ' was passed unanimously by both houses.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-03-22
ALASKA LAID UP IN LAKE UNION: TAKEN
 OFF ALASKA ROUTE

Another steamer serving Alaska has been taken off the run and put l in storage it was learned this week from the Associated Press It reports that the Alaska has been declared a dead ship and will be laid up in Lake Union at Seattle.
 The action was ordered by the War Shipping Administration due to a deadlock between the Alaska Steamship Company and the Sail ors' Union of the Pacific The Un- ion refused to sail the ship last Saturday when the company refus- ed Union demands for a change in quarters for quartermastera be cause washrooms were too far from their present quarters
 The Alaska was loaded and ready to sail when the deadlock occurred. H. N. Peterson. head of the company's shipping depart ment. said. He added that efforts would be made to provide passage. for the Alaska's 335 strikebound on the Columbia Car go for Alaska ports, was dis charged from the idle Alaska and the company said the Alaska s crew would be paid off immediate ly.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-03-22
ALASKA LANDS
MAY BE RESTOR,

MAY bE hESIUhED
 An order restoring 1S,640.000 acres in Alaska to the public do- main is being drawn up by Oscar L. Chapman, who was Acting Sec retary of the Interior following the resignation of Harold L. Ickes, Delegate Bartlett reports. The or der will be submitted to Secretary krug for final decision.
 The order covers 15 600 GOO acre on the Alaska peninsula and 3,04O,000 acres in the Katalla- Yakataga region. Another 4S.SOO.- 900 acres is reserved in northern Alaska, but no action is being talk en now because of oil exploration in the area Bartlett says.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-03-22
MRS. LUCAS TO JOIN
 HUSBAND IN LOS ANGELES

Mrs Lee Lucas and infant daughter Linda, left here on the North Sea early Monday morning for the south They are going to Los Angeles to join Mr. Lucas. re- gently discharged from the Army, to make their home in the south ern California city.
 Mrs. Lucas is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Leo Mccormack of WrangelI and MT. Lucas is the son of Mr and Mrs. Harry Lucas of Juneau Both are we'll known pion- ger families of Southeast Alaska
 Also in Los Angeles are MT and Mrs. Keith Reichl Mrs. Reichl is a sister of Mrs. Lucas, the former Mary Mccormack
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-03-22
ST. PATRICK7s SOCIAL AT CATHOLIC CHURCH
 IS BIG SUCCESS

More than fifty parishioners and guests turned out Sunday night at the Catholic church to help cele- brate St. Patriek's Day with a so- ciaI given at the parsonage.
 The evening was enjoyed by games and Irish melodies. In cards Mrs Justo Hernandez. Francis Bernardo and Frank Denny won high scores.
 The affair was in charge of the Ladies' Altar Society and mem bers wish to thank all for making the social such a success.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1946-03-22
SALVATION ARMY
Mainr E Knerner

Friday night 7:3O Holiness Meet ing.
 Sunday 11:0O a. m. Holiness meeting; 3:00 p. m. Sunday School; 7.S0 D. m. Salvation meeting
 Wednesday 3:30 D. m. Chfldren's meeting; 7:9O D. m. Young Peoples Legion.
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cratic Club.-Marriages. Pence-Wil-
son, Grassland Wilson, Langholn-Wil-
son, and Porter-Boykin.-Mr. Leroy
Salmon Of 6 Clayton street spent 4
weekend in Washington, D, c., with
his brother, Mr.. Isaac Salmon, who
had undergone an operation in the
Haywood Memorial Hospital there
A welcome party was sponsored by
the Dixie aBrbecue for our returned
vets of World War II. A turkey din
ner with all the fxings was served in
the Spot Light Room with entertain
ment for the evening.IMss Marjorie
Hazard passed away Dec. "a at City
Hospital. She is gone and rests in
peace and some day we all have to
take the same road. (William Prince.)
--Norcester's biggest event comes
Feb. II, 1916, an act and song by in
telligent young people.-Miss R. L.
Bradshaw was twenty years old Mon
day night and was given a party at
her home by several Of her young
friends.
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MAIDEN
UNION BAPTIST CHURCH

UNION BAPTIST CHURCH
MAIDEN, Mass, Dec. 3l-The
closing message to the church after
twenty years as pastor was a challenge
by Rev. Clayton to Grow in Grace
and in the Knowledge OF our Lord
Jesus Christ" A portion Of the Christ
mas music was repeated by the choir,
May and Estella Chambers were hap.
tized and received into the church by
the hand OF fellowship; also Mr.. s,
Matthew Darlington reunited with
the church. A number OF service and
.ex-service men attended the service,
among them were Capt. Walter Smith
and T/Sgt. James /. Smith home from
Honolulu, Gifts Of money were given
to the various funds Of the church by
Mr. J. Everett Darlington, Sgt. VIM.
Hodges, T/Sgt. Smith and Mrs. Ju-
Illus Lee. Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas
Steptoe with little Claudia are
spending several weeks visiting in
West Virginia. Mrs, Julius (Arlease)
Lee Of Washington is home visiting
her mother and sister at Greenwood.
On her return to Washington Mrs
Lee will be accompanied by her moth
er, Mrs. Fannie Smith, who will make
her home with her. Miss Nora Smith
is planning to live in Everett A mum.
Der Of Christmas parties were held
among them we're the juror Mission.
aries, also the Church and Sunday
School Much fun was had at the
Sunday School party when Santa
Claus made a late visit leaving a gift
an orange and box of candy for ali
Of the little ones. The closing party
Of the season was that of the Forget.
Me-Not Club at the home of Mrs
Ruth E. Day. Rev. Williston Holbert
will be in charge of the services The
first Sunday of the year with com.
nunion in the evening.
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The Army Has The
Answers

Q. My husband has been over
seas % months and has 10
points, I read in the paper and
heard over the radio that the
10Th Division and 3I1th Field
Artillery BIN arrived last week,
but l have no further word from
him. The postal service has al
ways been 70, but the last letter
1 got it was 6s6; he wrote the
same address. What does this
mean?
A, AS Of 31December enlisted
men with so points are eligible
for discharge. If your husband
was with this unit it might be
that he was sent to a Separation
Center and has not had time to
write you. The change in APO
number might indicate his trans
fer to unit alerted for return
to this country.
@. If a soldier was discharged
in the month Of September 1945,
how many Family Allotment
Checks is a wife due, after his
discharge?
A. The last family allowance
check is paid for the month in
which the man is discharged.
Ordinarily the Office Of Depend
ency Benefits incloses a notice
Of final payment with the last
@. I enlisted in the WAAC in
August 1912 and served until
July 194S, almost a year. I did
not re-enlist in the WAC. Does
that means I am not entitled to
any benefits given Grs? 1 per-
sonally know others who have
served a shorter period Of time
and they are receiving all the
benefits. Is this fair?
A. "At least 80 days Of active
military service" is the wording
check.
Of the CT Bill. Service in the
WAC is not considered military.
@. / am sick and unable to
work. My son has $50 sent each
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-donned a bright cardinal silk robe
as he went on to explain the trend
of music cross.country.
made it known to him that al.
though there was a re,birth Of the
blues taking place that swing too
came in for its share of plaudits.
II agree with you, old man." Bill
smiled and with that | took his
calling me old man as mere jest
sensitive, these reporters; and
accepting a mild Havana cigar lis
tened intentively, "a rhythm-bound
group is alright it is true. Ali choral
groups blend with the sweet and
hot. That's why you hear the critics
rave that the so.and.so boys are
solid on the sweet side when writ.
ing their reviews. But the Ink Spots,
we prefer to be sweet on the solid
side-and ballads does it."
The telephone rang somewhere
outside the dressing room and /
could hear it above the laughter Of
the crowd of carefree diversion
seekers who had jam-packed the
Zanzibar. A knock came at the door
and almost instantly Coleman,
Kennys valet, sprung the door open.
"Bill Kenny wanted on the
phone" a voice uttered.
Excuse me, Ted" and Kenny
left hurriedly.
1t wasn't long before joined the
Broadway mob.
"Ballads,".I unused to myself, so
that's how Americas favorite quar-
Itet hits high with popular melodies"
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West MedfOrd
50 Jerome St. = Telephone ARL.

M. KOUNTZE

W. Medford, Mass, Dec. 3l-Med-
ford ushered in the New Year with
public and privat gatherings, includ-
ing gala celebration at the Com
munity Center, and each event was
heightened by the return Of service
men who have been away for many
years. Mr.. Davis Darden, World War
| veteran and husband Of nurse Har-
riett Darden Of Lincoln street, has
been one of the official Mayor Aides
in the coming 1916 Medford Inaugural
ton of Mayor Walter E. Lawrence
on next Monday evening, Jan. z, at
Cheyalier Auditorium where, I'M
doubtedlf, mani local citizens will be
in attendance since he received a large
vote from this district. The New
Year should see increased recreation
al facilities in the community, includ-
ing tennis courts at Digger Park and
more active city support for the Com
munity Center which has Just COM
pleted installation of a new heating
plant and other repairs and should
be eligible for Community Fund ac-
Invites in 1916 The New Year should
also see a new War Memorial on the
community's main street and i'm
proved streets and sidewalks, all Of
which have been promised before.
The street drainage system, since We
are in a valley and catch the hilly
waters in big rtorms, must be even
tually made adequate. There are still
some sidewalks which have never been
properly cut out OF the grassy soil,
| especially on Fairfield street where
an eye-sore pile of rocks Of con-
struction company shames the civic
pride Of local taxpayers. Why IS
everything dumped in a colored COM
munity2 These and other issues viii
be placed before the new City Ad-
ministBtion. Mr.. Ralph Banks, out
spoken Equal Rights League official
tells me he has succeeded in spiking
/ a School Committee revival OF
"Cncle Toms Cabin" in Medford with
an argument that it is not period
OF American history which the Com
mittee can be proud of and is one
which most Colored citizens are try.
ing to forget. We understand that the
program director agreed with thi;
logic. The Community Center Color,
ed History lectures will be resumed
next Wednesday night, Jan 9th, al
s pm, and the subject will be; "Tht
Civil War and the Reconstruction
Period, and it will be an opportun
ity to hear the truth about many sub
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-01-05
BUY VICTORY BONDS

TELLER, am l glad to see you!"
/ 1t was Bill Kenny's voice.
The leader and tenor of Americas
No. ! quartet had just entered his
dressing room at the Cafe Zanzibar
after doing the first show on open.
ing night.
We'll" he continued, Il know
what you want to know"
"You do, huh?" l quipped
Sure, you reporters always ask
about how we did on the road and
what numbers the fans went for
most of ALL" Kenny said, showing
that popular broad grin of his that
has made him favorite with every.
one. But not to spoil your inter.
view, Ted" he added, actually,
what is It this time that you'd like
to know?"
I'm anxious to learn what type
of songs the crowds are going for
in various sections of the country.
Do they like blues. swing or - ?"
Ballads" Kenny broke in and at
the same time waved a beg par.
don" as he did.
Sweet stuff. huh?"
Precisely, Ted" Bill pointed out,
land, do you know sumpin' - that
ballads is our business?"
Coordination
ain our trip throughout the coun.
try; north, south, east and west, ]
took particular notice of the re.
action between the various types
of songs that the fans went for in a
big way" The tenor singer changed
into a pair of bright pajamas and
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month to his wife and baby. If
he had money sent to me for
my support, would it mean less
for his wife? I don't want to
cheat her out Of any but I am
desperate. What shall I do?
A. If you can prove depend
ency, you may apply for an al
lowance. 1t would not decrease
the amount sent your sons wife.
1t would mean however, that
your sons contribution, deduct
ed from his pay, would be raised
from $50 a month to $27. For in
formation and the correct APP
plication forms to be completed
fer an allowance, we suggest you
write Headquarters First Service
Command, 808 Commonwealth
Avenue, Boston, Mass.
Q. Will I be disqualified for
unemployment allowances if the
place where I work is closed be-
cause of a labor dispute?
A. Not if you can show you are
not involved in the dispute.
Q. 1 am a veteran of one year.
I have a non-Service-connected
disability. Is there any provi-
sion in the CT Bill for vocational
training for me?
A. You may apply for educa-
ton under the CT Bill according
to the length of your active serv-
ice and the type Of discharge
received. For vocational train
ing information, we suggest you
apply to the Social Security
agency or Department of Edu-
cation in your State for such
training under a State plan.
@. Can a discharged service
man wear the discharge emblem
that is sewn on his uniform on
civilian clothes.
A. No. This is worn only on
the uniform when the man is
discharged and is not to be worn
on civilian clothes. The honor
able service lapel button is to be
worn on civilian clothes.
@. If 7 accept discharge from
the AUS in order to re-enlist in
the Regular Army, will I be CIV
en- another physical examina-
ton?
A. Results of your physical eX-
animation upon discharge from
the Army of the United States
will be accepted as conclusive
evidence of physical qualifica-
tons for immediate enlistment
in the Regular Army. Regular
Army men are not obligated to
take a physical examination
when reenlisting.
reenlisting.
Q. My brothers fiance tells me
that his Government insurance
| is made out to her. In the event
of his death, would she collect
| it all.
A. Your brother cannot deSig-
nate a fiance as his beneficiary
He may designate one of the
following persons: wife, child,
parent, brother or sister. 1t is
suggested she write Headquar-
tiers First Service Command
Boston, Mass. for application
forms and more information.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1946-01-05
THE CURTAIN FALLS ON 1916

Worcester. Mass-The curtain falls
on year OF great progress and hap
penings in Worcester in 1915. Here
are a few; The establishment Of Syl's
Southern Fried Chicken at 223 Front
street.-The 5000 dollar offer for a
new established business.-The addi-
ton to the Chicken Coop menu OF
steaks, chops, Holsters and oysters,
AZ Summer street.-The Jobs given
to two of the group by the Detroit
Auto Body Company-The purchase
OF a cottage by Mr.. Pence at Is Lib
erty street.-The exterior renovation
OF the homes Of Mr.. Baskerville and
Mr.. Samuel Rainey Of Liberty street
The return of many OF the boys
from Uncle Sans service.-The Sc
curing Of additional property by Mt.
Olive Church for its expansion
Deaths of Lionel Howard of New
York, Mr.. William Price, George W.
Ringles, Miss Marjorie Hazard. Harry
W. Tolson--The baptizing of many
candidates by Rev. Joseph OF Mt
Olive Church.-The establishment of
the Church OF God in Christ at 81
Clayton street, Rev A. c. Gibson.
pastor, Mrs, Sarah Smedley, clerk
The Worcester branch, NAACP.
established and the regional confer
ence held at the residence Of Mr..
Henry Oswell.-James Brisbane back
in the city after 10 years in service.
Birth Of a son to Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Hazard and to Mr.. and Mrs.
Porter.-The appointment of Mrs.
George Spence as a ward aid in a
birmingham hospital-The dance Of
the William F. Shepard Auxiliary
Pohce.-The Elks Christmas Party
The incorporation of the Dixie Bar
becue.-The organization of the Polka
Dot, the Debbonaire and the Sexton
chlbs.-The visit to the A.M.E. Zion
Church OF Bishop W. J. Walls.-Wen-
dell Cully's visit to the Auditorium
with one Of the many big name bands
to play Worcester.-Mus Hazel Scott
in concor. in the Auditorium-Birth-
days Of Mr.. George Rcberr, Miss
Lizzie Beams and John Edward
Characterization of an Athletic
Association.--Arthur Shepard making
a bowling team in Rockwood-Sprng-
Ter League.-Election OF Democratic
City adninistration.-The organiza-
tion OF colored Third Ward Demo-
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WEST NEWTON
Mr.. Zion CHURCH
Rec. J. n, Dennis. Pastor

Resume of Nj. Zion Church. Rev.
Dennis, pastor, shows that 1915 has
been very successful year. While
we have not had many rallies, we have
not one dollar of encumbrance for
which we thank God. On Dec. 25 at
s pm. the Sunday School had one of
the most pleasing and helpful Xmas
programs in its history. 1t was di-
rected by the superintendent, Mrs.
Emma Lee, assisted by Mrs. B. Hat
ton and Mrs. Mary Robertson. At
the Santa-Tree shaking, Willard Hat
ton executed the program and the
S. S. secretary, Miss Sally Hall, made
three presentahons--a purse to tire
pastor, one to the organist and one
to the Sunday School from Mrs. Noise
through Miss Hall and Mr.. Hatton
They keep her in touch with the
Sunday School. Christmas carols were
sung and three violin selections were
rendered by Dorothy and Yvonne
Lee Also there were recitations by
Gladys Ruley, Mary Welch, duet.
Holy Night, by Edna Hatton and
Phyllis, prayer and remarks by the
pastor. We shall be pleased to have
you with us, beginning the new year,
Sunday, Jan. 6, 1O.45 am, theme,
Waiting Without. Lords Supper
at 3 pm. At 7.3O pm. topic, "Their
Faith. Sunday, Dec 30, Rev. Dennis
impressed upon the pepole the neces-
sity of clean and right heart in order
to get your hearts desire; to drink
water, both the glass and water should
be clean. So with the heart, to give
out and get in, it must be clean
Theme at 73O pm, pride and its
Downfall. Nations and individuals
who in their pride and power walk
over others will be walked over in
the long run. Edom helped trample
Judah and Jerusalem. Edom was de.
ceived by her confederates who turned
and trampled her in the dust. Come
to Zion.