The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-02-22
NEWS ITEMS
 FROM SITKA

SITKA, Alaska, Feb. l9.-Coun- cilmen decided against an executive session to inspect the sales tax books to root out evasions of the tax. At their regular meeting TueS- day evening letter from CPA En- rendriech was read, pointing out that inspection of the books by the council might be considered an un- fair advantage as many of the ccuncilmen are in competitive busl- nesses; the tax books themselves Of evasions MT. Ehrendriech recom- mended instead that the names of delinquents be given full publicity following sufficient warning. Coun- cilmen concurred wholeheartedly with these views. A list of delin- quents was included in the letter.
 Superintendent of Schools T. J. Cole and School Board members Mcdonald, Snowden and Somers i appeared to recommend the pur- chase of the Franklin and Thomp- son properties adjacent to the school grounds as a future school site. After studying city maps and fitting the needed buildings at all angles with view to preserving the ball park and play grounds, the Council voted approval of the project and authorized commit tee to negotiate for options on the property.
 MT. Cole pointed out that the purchase could be made with the tobacco tax fund which will be av- ailable early in July.
 Resolution 15l was passed on the recommendation of the Hospital Planning Committee, authorizing Mayor Doyle to sign an application for government planning funds for the Community Hospital.
 A letter from attorneys Robertson and Monagle was read stating that they had asked for a motion of dis missal in the case of Bishcp Zlo- bin against the City of Sitka.
 A letter from the Presbyterian Church, signed by Rev. Elwood Hunter, appealed to the city to up- hold and enforce the law concern ing sale of liquor to minors of whom there are more than a thou sand in three local schools.
 Councilman McClain reported that the harbor committee and ANS officials had met with Frank Metcalf during his recent visit and discussed delivery ferry service to Japonski. MT. Metcalf agreed to construct slips on both sides of the channel, the Sitka slip to be near the Conway dock. Fred Gees lin agreed to draw up comparative costs showing how much would be saved by the ANS by the new ar rangement. He stated however that there would be no change in pass enger service, the new location to be for vehicles only.
 City Clerk Calvin was authorized to negotiate with Bill Sarvela and Webb-Forbes for purchase of tide property between the Sitka Ma chine Works and the Conway dock for construction of boat grids.
 Council approved a letter from the city to Don Foster demanding that the ANS make some arrange ment for tuition for students from Mt. Edgecumbe. A list of enroll ment and city cost for schools for the past four years showed an al- arming increase beyond the city's ability to pay. The letter stated that should no arrangement be made by fall the city will be forced to refuse admittance to new stu dents from the Island.
 Election returns Tuesday were 323 for and 38 against selling a small strip of city property to the Cathedral Building Corporation for construction of their 35 unit apart ment and store building.
 The Republican Club of Sitka met Wednesday evening, elected Harold Veatch President, Robert DeArmond, Secretary, Ted Kettle son, Treasurer Mark Jacobs, Will liam Sutton and Bill Beach, advis- ory committee.
 It was surprise to see how many Republicans the meeting un- covered Many who were unable to attend the meeting sent word count me in."
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