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HIGHLIGHTS
Of the REPORT on the
FISCAL AFFAIRS
OF the Municipality Of ST. croix
Virgin Islands
Continued from Saturday,

The Municipality Of ST. roix
performs most Of the public
services usually provided by
municipalities in the states; un
like most towns and cities, in
the states, however, there is no
county or state government in
st. Croix to share with the
Municipality the performance
of ordinary governmental func
tions---the levy and collection
of taxes, the propision of high
ways and streets, the mainte-
nance of institutions, the adj.
ministration Of public assis-
lance, and the like. The NUM-
eiippaalliittyy Of St St GGrroiix also diff diff
fers from cities and towns in
the states IN the following two
respects:
J.. Instead Of a single urban
area, such as is served by the
governments of most Of the
cities and towns in the states,
the Municipality Of St. Croix
serves an entire island on
which there are two towns and
a7considerable rural area.
2. In most cities and towns
of the states the chief execu-
tive is either a popularity elect
ed mayor or commission, or a
manager appointed by a popu-
, 1948-01-26

municipality OF OC CroH, the
chief executive officials are the
Governorsof the VirginIslands
who is appointed by the Presi
dent of the United States, and,
under the Governor, the Ad-
ministrator for st. Cnoix, who,
along with most of the depart
ment heads; is appointed by
the Secretary of the Interior.
In the following pages the
various services performed by
the Municipality aredescribed
and evaluated and, where APP
propriate, recommendations
are made for Improvement.
Staff Services
In order efficiently to provide
direction, personnel, funds, and
equipment for the operation
of any stable program of
government services, the chief
administrative officer of such.
a program must equip him
self with certain management
aids or staff services. These
services generally consist of:
a. financial administration,
including budgeting, purchas-
ing, accounting, revenue adj
ministration, and treasury man
agement; ~ personal admins
tration; (3) legal services; az
planning; and (5) reporting.
The formal organization and
size of staff required to per-
form these services varies, Of
course, with the size and COM
plexity Of the governmental
services being provided.
OF the several staff services,
the Municipality of st. Croix
has made formal organization
al provision only for the per-
Torrance Of financial admin
istration. Reporting is confined
almost entirely to the annual
reports made by department
heads to the Administrator
and by him to the Governor
for Incorporation in the An
nual report of the Governor
to the Secretary of the Inter
ior; there is very little in the
way Of public reports to the
people of st. Croix. Planning
is restricted to that inherent
in the preparation of the an
~
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ana met throug the adoption
OF a Personnel Merit System
Law by the Legislative As
sembly late in 1916. Limited
legal services, in accordance
with the provision of the Or
ganic Act, are provided by
United States District Attor-
ney for the Virgin Islands.
Financial Administrators .
The term financial admin
istration" embraces the activi-.
ties of budgeting, accounting,
purchasing, revenue admins
.tration, and treasury manage
ment. In St. Croix, budget pre-
paration is primarily the res
possibility of the Administra-
tor, while budget execution is
partially controlled by the Ad
ministrator, partially by the
Assistant Commissioner of Fl
nance, and partially by the
several departmental officials.
The classificattons employed
in the budget need revision.
and the content of the budget
document is inadequate for a
proper appraisal of the budget
requests. In addition, formal
lied budgetary controls are
needed to insure that obliga-
tons are not created in excess
of amounts authorized.
Accounting is the response
bllIty OF the Department of
Finance and central records
are supplemented by memo
randum records maintained
in a number Of the depart
ments. The accounting, pur-
1 $685. ~
chasing, and related proceed
ures are complicated by the
fact that part of the transac-
ton involves federal funds,
for which regular federal
forms and procedures must be.
used used, whereas the the ss eefnS4faiiitdeeTT
of the transaction affect MUM
cipal funds, for which a differ
ent set of forms and proceed
ures are involved. The account
ing appears to be accurately
performed, but the system
need undermining; particular
~, account clasSifications and.
accounting methods need to be
improved with the objective
oe nunxySJs~~ ;ufor,oo o4;on o~L
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POSITION OPEN: Clerk, at
Christiansted Office, Social
Welfare Department. Salary
$500 per annum. Duties con-
sist Of stenographic and gene
raj clerical work. Applicant
should be a graduate Of a high
school or commercial course.
Apply in writing to the Super
intendent of Social Welfare,
-Christiansted.
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N oTIcE

Parties interested in leasing
the cold stroage unit at Bene-
dict Field are invited to make
proposals or inquiries with
regard thereto. The building
is constructed of rubble mas
onry and has concrete floor
and roof. It covers approx
mately 100 square feet and
contains all motors and equip
ment necessary for operation.
will be supplied upon
request. Address. Governor
OF the Virgin Islands, through
the Administrators for St.
Croix.
administrators Office
christiansted, St, Croix, v. /.
January q, 1948
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FOR RENT OR LEASE .


10 ACRES Of fertile land at
Retreat. Abundance Of guinea
grass.
also
II ACRES al catherine'a
Rest.
INQUIRE at AVIS OFFICE
very little use. There is no an
nual reports.
Go be continued
, 1948-01-26

larry elected council. In the personnel has been recognized
of ST Croix, the and met throug the adoption
chief executive officials are the of a Personnel Merit System
Governorof the VirginIslands Law by the Legislative AS
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-07
THREE THEFTS ARE
 REPORTED, POLICE

Three cases of theft and attempt ed theft were reported to City Police here with officers getting immediate results in one case.
 The Episcopal Church reported that someone had broken win dew in the rear of the church, but had not entered the building. Po- lice were told that lock had been installed on the rear door recently because someone else had entered the building few days ago and consumed some sacramental wine.
 Jack Hegsted reported that some one had stolen the transmission from his Ford V-8 parked on Ever green Avenue. Doors, wheels and lenders had been stolen earlier
 Ernie Webber, of the City Cafe Rooms, reported the loss of .22 calibre rifle which was recovered in a vacant lot few hours later by the Police.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-07

rare in the field Of the capabilities of many musicians. All three also play the Hammond organ with a surprising ability.
 During intermission last night several heard a clever arrangement of two numbers that will ever be popular with the dancing public James and Sulser presented two piano duets of China Town and "Twelvth Street Rag both num- bers are done in novelty arrange ments and not as dancing numbers. The exhibition of James in playing the numbers with less than three fingers is really the work of an ar tist.
 One patron last night was over heard to remark that This is the lest thing in Juneau since the '98 Gold Rush
 There is a special program plan ned for Mothers Day and something different, in dinner music will be offered.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-07
SPRUCE MEETING
 WITK EMPLOYEES
 IS INVADED HERE

Local longshoremen and other un- invited persons entered meeting in the City Council Chambers last night which had been called by the Juneau Spruce Corporation for the purpose of explaining it's stand to some of it's employees in the pres ent labor dispute which has tied up the company's local sawmill for the past four weeks. No at tempts were made to eject the uninvited persons who were also given a chance to speak.
 The company explained it's stand in the dispute, discussed the Taft Hartley Act and told the sawmill workers that it intends to reopen the local sawmill some day. E. H. Card, Personnel Consultant said that the comuany will attempt to get a crew in Juneau from it's former employees and other towns people, but If not successful there, VIII try elsewhere to get the nec- essary men to operate the plant, picket line or no picket line"
 Attorney Henry Roden, who last week was appointed as appeals referee by the Alaska Unemploy- ment Compensation Commission on sawmill workers claims for un- employment compensation, an- nounced today that he will hold hearings next week on the appeals. Workers had been refused jobless pay because they are unemployed due to a labor dis/)ute, according to the UCC which has jurisdiction over the pay.
 Roden said that hearings will be held in the. City Council Chambers at g a. m., Saturday, May Is.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-07
pLA- NOR TRIO AT SALMON GREEK CLUB TERMED EXCELLENT

Many Juneauites attended the opening night of the Pla-Mor trio at the Salmon Creek Country Club last night.
 This is the first tune the residents of the Channel area have had the opportunity to hear fine outside orchestra and enjoy dinner music that is different. The three toys are we'll versed in music and are able executionists of excellent rhythm. The music is different.
 Each member of this trio has the versatility to play any instrument the group has with them. They play each with the familiarity that is
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-07
EXHIBITION GAME AT
 BALL PARK TONIGHT

Anyone wishing to attend is in- vited to witness the exhibition baseball game this evening at 6e30 o'clock at the Juneau ball dia- mond between the Elks and Doug las Clubs.
 Both teams will go through the expected seven frames in an eff fort to rake-out the last cobwebs before entering season play Sun- day.
 The playing field was reported in fair condition by Jim Orme of the grounds committee last eve ming.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-07
HOSPITAL NOTES

; Admitted to st. Ann's yesterday
 were Larry Higgins for medical treatment, and Mrs. Anthony Wu-
 kich whose baey girl was born at
 l:50 pm weighing seven pounds and IA ounces. There were no discharges. At the Government Hospital
 Phoebe Hammond was admitted for
 medical treatment. There were no discharges.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-07

ATHENS Greek Government leaders completed their reshuffle of the Cabinet tonight and swore in nine new ministers. This end ed a serious threat to the eight month-old coalition Greek govern ment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-07

land and Bob Light. Heinke has been visiting his brother Frank Heinke in Juneau for the past week and plans to return to his home in Everett, Wash, today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-07
DOWN FROM SKAGWAY

Dr. P. I. Dahl from Skagway is now in Juneau and staying at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-05-07

FROM WHIIEHURSE E. Theed from Whitenorse, VT, is in Juneau and a guest at the Baranof Hotel.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-12-10
THE FoRTHcoMINo FIlsUsTER
~ GORDON HANCOCK

Inc sdVocats ana friends OF civil rights a. spoued by PTes
cent truman may ~ wen reconcile themselves 70 The TACT that e
oppon bound 70 resort !" the houSo 80 long TIE
OF OBSTRUCTION Of Teaconhry souhsrnerA None but The Tay OPP
ue haa ever Imagined that ell was over but the shouting "
respects the civil rights program
The defeated SoutherncrS vindeve mood and win
sort 10 subeuKs expcdenS before they finally sucb
10 the inevitable Negroes must not lose heart therefore Truman
civil rights program naR And above all Truman must
not be blamed for the spacious tactics that the dohad Decra
bound 10 employ DxecTncy dead by long shot and
u H. II does not know H.
urh., ~ h.. r thin. IA, .roo,s merely q, the frs, skir
.h n ,h NV No,hn~ ,.nshis can be sccomnhsd nr an
cffectvs rurs nes1. can bn nyored and spuroved such
Rim mus, no, univ rn the gan,s, "a m. ndvs deDocTSts Of
dIxtr,c sStn and stulstnn b, ., mass muster rfore
tho dscehd and agrInv renubcnns "A .shern .mpahea
Tymsns great gov ana victory as n brrgng n into ths fore
front on the ods attention and wherein Il fails 10 advance viii re-
bound 10 the dSnraee o Congress and mot our presdsnt
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-12-10
Old Bugs with New Tricks
Battle Strawberry Grower

Sometimes II looks a. though the
War between men and bugs never
win end. No sooner IL one insect
pest overcome than Q new one ap.
pears or an old one IL found up 10
new tricks.
For instance. the southeast Lou
isiana strawberry growers are dis.
tressed 10 discover that after all
these years the ground beetle. Q
little bua found almost every.
where. has started eating straw.
berries. First he eats tho little
seed OF the outside Of The berry
and then he starts In on the berry
Itself and nIbblsa . little bite out
Of u, about like q bird might take
81 one peck.
Won't some Of The powerful new
Insecticides take care Of the
ground beetls1 Yes. one Of them
win. BenEens hexachlorlds win kill
the ground beetle In the wink Of On
ere, But there's only one catch
bsnIsns hsxaehlorids has such O
powerful odor and fingers 90 long
on anything u touches that n can't
Be used On strawberries without
sndangeTing al the fruit on the
plant or anywhere In the vicinity.
Experts have advised the berry
growers 10 use an older and slower
method Of making poison pellets of
sodium nuosilicAte. meal. sugar
and water and scattering them
along the row. while new means
q fighting the beetle are being
worked out.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-12-10
AMERICAN LEGION NAMES
HAITI SHEETS IN AMERICA

NEW YoRK--(ANP)--A list Of
hate sheets has been released by
the Illinois American Legion, the
Rev. william c. Herman, execu-
tive director. Institute for Amsri-
can Democracy, Inc, announced
here last week.
Publications said 10 be support
ing fascist stands against Negroes.
Jews and other minority groups
are
Showers of Blessing. published
by the Rev. william Blessing,
Point Pleasant, W. Va; Beacon
Light Herald and America Speaks,
william Kullgren, AtaScadero,
Calf; The Defender, the Rev.
Gerald D. Winrod, Wichita, Kans. ;
The IndividuAlist, Guy c. Ste
phens, Danville, Va;
The Kingdom Digest, J. A. Lo-
veil, Fort Worth, Tex; The Metho-
dist Challenge mot an ofIlcial
church organ, the Rev, Robert p.
Shaler, Los Angeles; the Western
Voice. Harvey II. Springer, Engle-
wood. Calf. and the White Horse,
J. A. Dennis, College Park, Ga.
The reports on these sheets were
made by the Americanism COM
mission chairman, Elliodor Libon-
All, the American Legion, Depart
ment Of Illinois.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-12-10

Extra special glfG
For your extra special MAN -.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-12-10
IU.N. Censures
South Africa BY
Vote of 43 TO I

PARfS--(ANPD--By q vote Of
- 10 1, the United Nations gcnsr-
al assembly adopted q resolution
here last week cTitlcizing South
Africa for her refusal 70 place the
adjacent territory Of Southwest
Africa under tho trusteeship Eys.
tenn.
The resolution, drafted jointly
by Denmark, Norway and Uru.
quay, received U. s. support be-
cause II held the move represent
ed the best possible compromise
between those nations fay0ring
and opposing any form Of direct
interference by the trustseship
council with policies In colonial
and trust territories.
South Africa cast the lone mega
tive vote. There were Ave Austen
lions. The Affirmative side wanted
70 place on record what they said
was South Africa's determination
10 annex Southwest Africa.
II the compromise had not been
reached, the threat Of South Afri-
CO 10 walk out Of the United Ma
tons might have been carried out.
On several earlier occasions. Eric
II. Louw, head Of the South Afri-
can delegation, had implied this
step. Louw made q last minute at
tempt 10 have the paragraph eriti-
Ching his government deleted
from the resolution. The para
graph reminded South Africa that
on two occasions Its recommends
tons that Southwest Africa be
placed under the trustseshlp Sys-
tsm" had not been carried out.
His attempt was defeated In . "a
II vote.
The Indian delegation, through
Mrs. Vjaya LakShmi Pandit, al
ready opposing South Africa'S
policy In the inundated territory,
expressed dissatisfaction over
what Il termed 'thc inadequSCy
Of the resolution"
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-12-10
Indians Outlaw
UntOuchability BY
Assembly Vote

NEW DELHI. INDIA lamp
Amid erica Of ''GRndhi ki-jair'
victory 10 GandhiJ. here last
week the constituent assembly Rp-
proved a clause In midas new
constitution which outlAwed "un.
teaehAbillty" and thus officially
gave the eountry's 10000 900
''pariahs" the status Of men and
women.
The clause said, "Untouchability
Ia abolished and It's practice In any
form Ii forbidden. Enforcement Of
any disability arising out Of un-
touChability shall be u punishable
olisnse In accordance with the
law"
The origin Of the system Of "un.
touchabillty" dates back into the
dim ages and scholars have been
unable 10 trace H. Hindus hold
that untouchablss were branded
outcaats because Of sins they com.
mittsd In . former existence. In
recent years the system had been
drying out In the cities, but II was
still strong In the country side.
especially In southern India.
For centuries. these pariahs
were compelled TO live In re-
stricted alums. They could not
worship In the temples. nor could
they use the village wells. They
had 10 wash in specified areas Of
the rivers. They were barred from
restaurants and shops, Upon meet.
Ing an uppsr-caste Hindu on the
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-12-10
Pamphlet on Segregation In
Nations Capital Released

CHICAGO LAMP "Segre-
CATION In Washington" . 9s-page
booklet containing . summary Of
research findings Of the National
Committee on Segregation In the
Nations capital. has just been
published and Is ready for distri-
button. II was announced here last
week.
The study was conducted by q
research subcommittee Of noted
social scientists under instruction
10 investigate conditions and the
causes Of segregation and discrim-
ination In Washington.
A STAFF Of investigators and re.
search analysts prepared the basic
monographs after eight months OF
intensive tleld work. Presentation
Of the findings were prepared by
kenesaw NJ. Lands. well known
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-12-10

UnO-Seors Club had Invitations
for several new members Friday
December . at the Twenty L.
mited Club. Those who were In
itiatcd included: Phelma Denton,
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-12-10

street, they were required 10
crinss In the gutter and cry. Il
arm untouchablei"
Their diet consisted Of rice,
which they received In exchange
for doing the most mental tasks.
Their clothing consisted Of rags
and cast-off apparel.
The cries Of "GRAdhi ki-iai"
were in memory Of the years-long
fight against the outcAat system
waged by their leader. Mohandas
X. Gandhi, assasSinated last Jan
uary. The beginning OF the end Of
"untouchability" came with GRnd-
hi's campaign. II was he who
ehriStened the pariahs HARLAN"
or Gods people"
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-12-10

Leonard Carter has returned 70
the city from Los Angeles, to live.
Bubba Brown, COS Olson BIvd.,
Is visiting q friend in Los Angeles,
California.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-12-10

Earl Bowman, MRriyn and Ira
Robinson, Doris White. Dolores
BOAslsy. Addie Marie Young and
Charlotte Perfect
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-12-10

eolumnist. The booklet. which
carries chart and graph illustra-
tons, may be secured from COM
mittee headquarters at 1901 Ellis
avenue, Chicago.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1948-12-10
NEGRO ENGINEER
APPOINTED TO REA

WASHINGTON - { AMP -
Joseph y. Douglas. . 22-year.old
air force veteran who holds q de-
gree in electrical engineering. has
been appointed to q position In the
rural electrihcation administra-
ton Of the U. s. Department Of
Agriculture, Administrator c. r.
Wickard announced this week.
The young veteran has been as
signed to the Washington Office
where his duties are TO help make
engineering studies In connection
with applications which are made
to REA for loans 10 finance con-
struction Of generating and trans
mission facilities for rural areas.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1948-01-24
MAIDEN

EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
Req. Earl Wesley Larson, Pastor
Miss Harriet Smith and Wal
ter Darlington are representing
the church in the youth Week.
program commencing January
rs and extending throughout
February celebrated by the
united Protestant churches of
Maiden. Mr.. Arthur L. Whitak-
er Is serving as a member of the
committee in arranging the pro-
gram for Youth Week"
Mrs. Helen tPershia) Reape is
on. from New York visiting
friends and relatives. - The fu-
neral Of Mr.. Lorenza Nickens
formerly Of this city was held
at Providence, r. I. on January
~ with Rev. Moore Brown on
ciating. sIe passed away sudden
ly at the home of his aunt, Mrs.
Edmonds. He is survived by wife,
Katie Samuels of Richmond, Va.
Mrs. Ruth (Hill) Nickens and
relatives in in Providence and
Virginia. Mrs. Thelma Ken
rey who is a patient at the NAL
den Hospital is progressing fav-
orably after a recent operation.
- Mrs. Beatrice Simmons is the
chairman of the Baked Bean
Supper to be held Saturday
evening, the Gath, at the Wom-
ems Service Club Center, East
ern ave, Maiden.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1948-01-24
We are aa near us youF FeIephons.

umn. The old and new members
Of the board are both well
known and largely representa-
tive of the community although
efforts will be made to integrate
all races, creeds and colors not
only among Center officials but
also on committees and all
teams and programs. As one who
will aid in public relations, I
will devote much energy toward
this service of the Center to all
groups, bar none, since this is
The expressed policy of President
Jones and his entire staff. Mrs.
sara ". Schenck, chairman Of
the Center Education and His
toric Committee is improving
from latest reports and we hope
the plan to honor this ardent
community worker will be car
ried out soon by the various or
CARNATIONS in this city. Let's get
on the ball. Mrs. Jenious is max
ing quite a hit here with her en-
thusiaSrn to help the entire COM
munity, young and old. She
comes to Medford with sound
experience. A graduate Of Tenn
pie University; graduate OF At
lanta University School Of So
cial Service, former member Of
the New Jersey Recreation Com
mission, former Y.W.C.A. secre-
tary who has served in Birming-
ham, irginia, and Portland, Ore
gon, which means from coast to
coast, Mrs. Jenious has a record
which I understand amazed the
Medford officials and others who
examined her credentials for
coming to our home town.
The Community Center 1948
Calendar, includes the following