davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Nome nugget., 1950-06-21
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

T e Northwestern Ala k a Chamber of Commerce met Tues day at Peggy's Cafe for their reg ular luncheon.
 The meeting was enlivened by the presence of guests Bill Woods, Jack Dillon, Gene Joiner, and Os- car Margrath. The Chamber went on record opposing CAB curtail- ment of small bush pilot opera tionS.
 Bill Woods brought up the fact that now that the Breakwater is becoming a reality the Chamber should take care of the pledge formerly made to Carl Lomen for his help in this regard.
 Oscar Margrath asked the CO., operation of the Chamber in get ting the Alaska Road Commission to ease the plight of miners and prospectors in this area by the extension of present roads and building of new roads to open further operations.
 President Saario read a letter from the Ramstead Bros. who op- crate the Northern Tin Go. at Buck Creek. The company wants assistance from the Territorial Highway Engineer in building IT miles of road so that they can bring their concentrates to a ship ping point. The Chamber agreed to write Frank Metcalf endorsing their suggestion.
 The Fourth of July celebration was discussed and it was urged tn a t all organizations support Councilmen Bronson and He'd reen and the Federal Building Committee in charge of the affair.
 The splendid cooperation of the local citizens in assisting in the tourist program was commended.
 The question was discussed and inquiry is to be made as to why the quonset huts moved into the east end for the Natives by the ANS are not being occupied or made presentable.
The Nome nugget., 1950-06-21
noted.

noted
 The tax on 20-1/10 acres, which is the maximum area of a quartz claim: would be on valuation of $1000-or just under $50 an acre.
 The judge held the two sections of the law to be "clearly invalid"
 He said the whole law is built around those two sections Csection 3 covering mining claims and section 4 on the means of levying and the disposition of the tax monies) so there is nothing re- maining in the chapter of the law of any force so the whole charter is invalid"
 In connection with the section on levying, and collecting in cit ies, assistant attorney general John Dimond had argued May 16 that the alleged lack of uniform ity in taxing was actually the "in- nate exercise of the Territory's freedom of classification"
 The judge said mo"
 He said classification on prop critics within or without a city would not be a classification" at all.
 He held that "classifications ac- cording to location of property are invalid"
 Dimond had argued also that the territory was free to levy non- uniform taxes as long as discrep- encies were not based on"hosule discrimination against certain tax payers"
 The judge again said "no".
The Nome nugget., 1950-06-21
Tax Ruling
 To Be Appealed

JUNEAU, (P)-Judge Harry E. Pratt's ruling that the Alaska gen. eral property tax is invalid is vir- tually certain to go to the circuit court of appeals.
 The Territory has an estimated $1,250,000 a year at stake. The estimate of the Senate Finance Committee at the end of the 1949 legislative session was that it would bring in $2,5O0.OOO in the biennium.
 It was a keystone in the so- called "basic tax program" enact ed by the legislature after long being advocated by Governor Greuning.
 It is one of several new tax laws that have been challenged was the general assumption at the in the courts in the past year. 1t lature that there would be court time of enactment by the legis- challenges of some, and that the cases would be carried to higher courts by whichever side should lose in the district courts.
The Nome nugget., 1950-06-21
PAUL KOTONGAN SHOT BY LENA COOMARA

ANCHORAGE, (P)- Paul Kot- ongan was shot to death early yehterday and his niece, Lena Coomara-the 23-year-old widow of bush pilot-was in jail today on a charge of first degree mur- der.
 U. s. Marshal Paul Herring said Kotongan was killed during a drinking brawl at his small cabin in the suburbs of Anchorage.
 Mrs. Coomara, a full-blooded Eskimo woman, is the mother of two children. Her husband, Ted Coomara, was killed in an air plane crash two years ago at Mo- ses Point
 No date was set for prelimin- ary hearing for Mrs. Coomara. who was arrainged yesterday af- ternoon in U. s. Commissioners Court.
The Nome nugget., 1950-06-21
COAST SURVEY SHIP LEAVES, FOR ARCTIC WATERS

The US Coast and GeOdetic Survey ship "Pioneer" returned Saturday from St. Lawrence Is- land where it is reported it left two airplanes.
 The ship, which left its base in Oakland on April 18th with a crew of l18 and Commander B. w. Reed in command, reached AL aska in eight days and set up bases at Gareloi and Semisopchoi in the Aleutians, from where they worked about a month covering an area of 5000 miles in their charting of Boring Sea.
 The only casualty to date, ac- cording to reports, was a young chap on shore at Garoloi who de- veloped appendicitis and had to be rushed to Adak. He was taken aboard ship during rough seas on a stretcher and it was quite an adventure for all concerned.
 Many of the group have visited the Nugget office. among whom were Yoeman's Mate Chuck Shae from Alameda who has done con- siderable newspaper work and who stated that most of the group were from the Bay Area. Others from Alameda were his brother, Second Engineer John Sac, and Al Case and Keith Mahoy.
 The base crew at Nome which Is about five miles from town has about a dozen men based there for the summer.
 The Pioneer" will soon leave for the Arctic to chart the waters around Diomede until the ice comes in the fall.
The Nome nugget., 1950-06-21

The decision was the OutgroWth of a suit brought last December by Luther Hess and the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining Co.,, asking that the law be declared void and a permanent injunction be issued against further property tax col lectiOnS.
 Judge Pratt issued a temporary injunction January 28 pending a final decision.
 His ruling today said that the section dealing with the taxation of mining claims violates the or ganic act which requires taxation according to the true and full value" of the property.
 Another section giving cities the right to assess property with in their boundaries and collect taxes had resulted in a lack of uniformity as required by the Or ganic Act. As examples he cited the 2 percent rebates allowed non-delinquent taxpayers in Jun eau and Douglas, whereas no re- bate is granted in Fairbanks.
 He held further the plaintiffs had submitted evidence proving that taxpayers lack adequate rem edy under the new law for re- covery of taxes paid under pro- test, as required under certain circumstances by Section 48-7-1 of the Alaska compiled laws.
 There was no immediate indi- cation what the effect of Judge Pratt's ruling would be or wheth- CT the attorney generals office would appeal.
The Nome nugget., 1950-06-21

The courts ruling followed by five months temporary restrain ing order by Judge Pratt against property tax collection until his decision in the case. That temper ary order was issued Jan 28.
 Judge ruled against the mining claim section, basically on the ground that an owner has to pay the same tax for one acre or % and twice as much for 201h acres as for 20.
 The law sets an arbitrary $500 valuation as the assessed value of unimproved, unpatented min ing claims which are not produc- ing, and non-productive patented claims. upon which improvements originally required for patent have become useless through de- terioration, removal or otherwise" for leach 20 acres or fraction of each such claim"
 Under that provision, such a mining claim of one acre would be valued at $500 for tax pur- poses. So would a claim up to, and including, 20 acres. That makes the tax rate range from $500 an acre to S25 an acre, the judge
The Nome nugget., 1950-06-21
PROPERTY TAX HELD INVALID

FAIRBANKS, AP-AaSkaS new one percent prop ery tax law has been ruled illegal by federal judge Harry K. Pratt
 In a memorandum opinion filed yesterday in district court the judge held that sections of the law enact ed at the last session of the legislature violated the Ter law was invalid.
The Nome nugget., 1950-06-21

to use only experienced Alaska bush pilots for the Arctic opera tions.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1950-05-15

Crodes and ruffed roods. problem
in your oreo2 Chevrolet for so offers
you two procticoI, thrifty soIufions-fhe
new 105-h.p. VoIve-in-Heod engine
with PowergIide automatic fronsmis-
sion*. or the siondord Volve-in-Heod
engine with Synchro-Mesh Transmission.
They're both equol TO any road s. I.
and there's no better woy to keep
your cor upkeep way, woy down.
%combinuiion of Powerside ovfomoiic Transmission
with lo5-h.p. engine opiionoi on De luxe models Of
exiru cost.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1950-05-15

Cheuolei's roomy trunk toEes core of
your bundles on vocation or shopping
trips -. conveniently pops open of fhe
twist of q keYl Cenfer-Poinf steering
with Untitled Knee-Acfion ride, oir-
pIune-fype shock disorders and wider
tread assure you q smoother ride on
oil roads in this longest. heoviesf cor
IN The low-pFice field.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1950-05-15

You see where you're going and you
like the way you go there In Chevrolet
for so! The wide curved windshield
and generous window urec give you
vision ihof's tops for sightseeing +.
tops for sofefy. You're free TO reiox
cnd enjoy all The uncrowded luxury OF
those spacious "five-foof" seofs
that rich ond dvrobIe swo-tone Fisher
interior.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1950-05-15

You get q thrill of pleasure every time
YOU see fhe sleek good looks of your
Chevrolet for so! rs thrill you'll
enjoy for good mony yeors. roo, for
Chevrolet hos the kind of styling thot
losis. Fourteen smort StyleIine and
FleefIine models-in wide voriesy of
spcrkling color combinofions-ore
offered for your selection.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1950-05-15

Chevrolet has t Chevroets values Chevos exclusive
features offer you money from the sart Chew
roet famous for the thrifty operation of spirited valvnhead
engines It's famous for standing the pounding of the toughest
country roads famous for lower tool Now take
look the price tag this beautiful Chevrolet for SOL Ye it's the
lowest priced line of ALL
Montana farmer-stockman., 1950-05-15

Chevrolet has it, All the style and luxury of famous Fisher
for Chevrolet available only Chevrolet in the oy
Every detail from the graceful sweeping lines to the
interior fittings shows smart uptothe-minute styling
modern beauty that will last for years.
See your Chevrolet dealer today! Take drive See for
Chevrolet is Americas favorite carl
Montana farmer-stockman., 1950-05-15

Chevrolet has comfort comfort you'll enjoy throughout the
long life Extra Wide accommodate three
people with spare And the rider Try Chevrolet and discover
what real riding comfort Smooth the only describe
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-02-11
GEORGE NICHOLAS ANNOUNCES
CANDIDACY FOR REPRESENTATIVE

George Nicholas, founder and pro-
Queer Of the original "Sepian Hour
the first local radio program that
featured Negro artists and was
beamed primarily to the Negro
radio audience, announced his can.
didacy for the state House Of Repre-.
sentatives, Group one. In making his
announcement Mr.. Nicholas said:
II want the people to know have
no intention of attempting to be-
come a professional politician but I
strongly believe that a representa-.
tive who is elected by majority of
the people should, after election,
continue to represent the wishes Of
the majority of the people who elect
ed him. I have become convinced
that the present incumbent, who is
seeking reelection, foisted up on the
people Of this County and State leg
islation which served his own per-
sonal interests but was detrimental
to the interests of the masses of our
people. The incumbent has saddled
upon our people tremendous addi-
tional tax burdens, including the in
sidious sales tax and he has foster
ed such personal legislation as the
introduction and passage of a bill
that would give a man in Jackson
vile a liquor license when the IL
cense was to be located in Duval
County next door to a church and
not in Dade County; I resent his ac-
tivity in trying to deprive Hialeah
Park Of its choice racing dates andC
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-02-11
Phi Delta Kappa's
Activities

AT it's last regular meeting the
members of the National Sorority
Of Phi Delta Kappa listened to a
very interesting and inspiring report
of the National Sorority at it's con-
clave held during the holiday sea-
son.
Washington, D. c. was the scene
of the meeting. Representing the
local chapter as delegates were
Mrs. Hazel Simmons and Mrs.
Bertha Sharpe; visiting as unoffi.
cial delegates were Miss Helena
Thompson and Mrs. BERTHE Baldwin.
At the close of this meeting the
following members were elected to
office for the year 1950-51:
Basileus Mrs. Hazel Simmons
Anti-Basileus Mrs. BERTHE Baldwin
GrammateuS Mrs. Edna Hall
Epistoleus Mrs. Iona Duke
Tamias Mrs. Bertha Sharpe
Tameouchous Mrs. Marie House
Journalist Miss Helena Thompson
Program Chm. Mrs. M. Thompson
Dean of Pledges Mrs. G. Collie
Parliamentarian Miss Effie Sutton
Custodian Miss Maud Ellison
Publicity Mrs. Alese Gill
The annual March of Dimes"
Benefit Tea" of January 20, 1850
was one more way of showing our
interest in the health and well-being
of mankind. Thanks to all who help
ed to make it worthwhile.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-02-11
How Fast Is Too Fast :?
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, Feb.

| 1<(INAA|<Ab LSD
This was the question posed by
the Florida Highway Patrol today
In introduction OF February's pro
gram of traffic safety education
which is being sponsored by the
Florida Highway Patrol.
The question Of what Is too fast
is one that varies almost from high
way to highway and, from day TO
day. But there Is no doubt that the
final authority on the question Is
the law, which says that any speed
is excessive IL 1t Is too fast for the
conditions prevailing.
In areas having posted speed linn
it's you would think anyone having
occasion to drive 1t more than once
or twice would definitely know the
limits. It's amazing, though, that
man can live in the same residential
district for years and still be insure
whether the speed limit in front or
his house is Is or IS miles an hour.
The Florida Highway Patrol point
ed out that posted speed limits are
at best merely what officials con-
slider the top permissible speed when
weather and road conditions are ut
their best. Bad weather and slippery
roads can make a speedsof 80 miles
an hour excessive and unsafe even
though It is within the posted limit.
In many states, the only speed
limit on state highways Is that
which is considered safe and rea-
sonable. In this way officials give
the driver an opportunity TO be his
own Judge. Tn fortunately. though
-- wheather the speed was posted. or
left to the drivers judgement -
speed violation figured in one Of
every three fatal accidents in 1948,
the last year for which we have COM
plete figures.
These 240 fatal accidents In
which rs per cent Of the drivers In
fatal accidents were in volved, indl'
cate either a lack OF knowledge on
the part of many drivers as to why
posted speed limits exist or-equally
important that they disregard them
with wild abandon.
The Florida Highway Patrol ad'
vises motorists TO know what the
top speed is, according to law. and
then stay under 1t. These posted linn
its are not mere arbitrary guesses
by the police, but are scientific ap'
praisals OF the speed at which Jun
der good conditions, motorist
should be able TO drive without
breaking his neck.
The Florida Highway Patrols
program OF traffic safety education
in Florida this month emphasizes
the Importance Of knowing and obey
ing traffic laws, and Is a part OF a
continuing, year-around promotion
! al program designed to drive home
To motorists and pedestrians the
principles of safe driving and walk
! ing
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-02-11

giving them to Gulfstream Park, To-
Gated in another County.
I believe that the people Of Dade
County, who represent the largest
County in the state and the largest
tax paying unit, should have the
fairest and most vigorous represen-
tation and it is with these thoughts
in mind that announce my candi-
acy." Ahk
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1950-02-11
- TEACHERS TALENT

COMING - TEACHERS TALENT
NIGHT
The personnel OF Dorsey High will
stage an evening OF talent, Febru'
airy 20. at the Liberty City Cafe
forum. S:15 pm.
Evening star., 1950-01-29
Travelling Salon
OF Popular
Photography Due

The Fifth Annual Travelling
Salon Of Popular Photography
magazine is scheduled to be fea-
tured special Photographic exhibit
Of the Smithsonian Institution for
February.
The salon represents some Of
the finest examples of contem-
porary photography. including the
work of leading professionals and
amateurs from all over the world.
A wide variety of subject matter,
ranging from the dramatic and
human-interest types to serene
landscapes, are highlights of the
show.
OF particular interest to the
photographer Is the technical
data on each picture.
The prints may be viewed by
the public from 8 am. to 4:3O
pm. in the northwest gallery of
the Arts and Industries Building,
Ninth street and Jefferson drive
S.W., Sundays and weekdays.
Evening star., 1950-01-29
Camera Club Elects Mitche||:I
Standards Bureau Orqonizes|

Alfred K. Mitchell was named
president of the Bethesda-Chevy
Chase Camera Club at the annual
dinner and business meeting last
week. Other officers elected are
Anthony K. Zawatzky, vice presi-
dent and Robert K. Karstens, jr..
secretary-treasurer.
. On Tuesday, the suburban group
will meet at 8 pm. in the Be-
theSda- Chevy Chase recreation
center on Norwood drive to hold
print competition. The subject
will be, People" and members
should bring their prints for the
Judging.
On the same program, Hamil-
ton H. Poole will give a talk and
demonstration on the various
print toning processes. He will
be assisted by Mr.. Carstens. Men,
bers who have prints which they
believe will be improved by toning
may bring them for processing
Evening star., 1950-01-29

The newly organized Bureau of
Standards Camera Club will meet
Thursday at 8 pm. in the east
lecture room to witness q Koda-
chrome tour Of Western Europe
by William D. Appel. q bureau
staff member.
Officers of the club are: DR..
Harriet L. Frush, president; w.
Earl Lindlief, vice president; Miss
Carolyn 2. Plummer, secretary,
and J. Thad Sterling, treasurer.
Standing committee chairmen
are: Finance. Mr.. Sterling: mem
bership, Max Tryon; program,
Mr.. Lindlief; publicity, Charles
Hickock.
The club meets the first Thurs
day of each month and the char
ter. limited to employees and re-
search associates of the bureau,
will be open indefinitely.
Evening star., 1950-01-29
Seminar to Hear
Talk on Papers

The Photographic Seminar of
the USDA graduate school will
hear Mrs. Frances Schneiter of
the Photographic chronological
section, National Bureau of
Standards, speak on photo
graphic Papers and Surfaces" at
the meeting Friday evening at 8
o'clock in Room 1905, South Agri-
culture Building.
Mrs. Sclneiter's talk will give
consideration to sensitometry,
manufacturing processes and var
ious influences in the choice Of
papers and surfaces. She is a
member Of the Society of Photo
graphic Engineers and a former
employe Of the Eastman Kodak
Co. and the United States Navy,
Evening star., 1950-01-29

We are now entering that period
of feverish activity that denotes
the annual salon season OF the
camera clubs. From among thou
sands Of prints now being readied
only q few will be selected as WIN
ners. AS always, among the run
nersup will be the pictures that
could win and would win except
for a bit Of hurried carelessness
or neglected detail by the makers.
Oftentimes people disagree with
the selections made by salon
judges and, at first glance, their
criticism may seem to have merit.
It Is a rare occasion when every
one will agree that the judges
have picked the best prints of the
show, for the reasons for such
selection are not always immedi-
ately apparent. A closer compare
son Of the winning print and a
losing print that may seem better
to the critic will usually reveal the
answer. The difference between
the two may be small, but 1t will
be there.
AS a Judge of a good many sa-
Ions and photo contests. I have
become accustomed to look for
faults in entries almost before
looking for the good points. The
reason for this Is the high stand
ard Of quality that is to be found
in almost all salons nowadays.
Most Of the entries are so good
that the judges are forced to look
for the little things that may be
used for grounds for elimination.
Attention to Small Details.
II, this year, you are tempted
to submit your best picture with
out spotting it-don't do it. For
II you do this one point may cost
you the first prize. Instead pay
attention to all the small details
of the job as well as tie big points
and you'll have a much better
chance to carry off one Of the
blue ribbons.
Let's run through the proce-
dure for making q salon entry
and see If we can't make it a lit
tie harder on the judges this year.
First. let's decide which of our
pictures is the one to be entered.
Look over the years negatives
and find one that will meet all
the major tests. The compost
ton. lighting. focus and exposure
should be letter-perfect. Likewise
1t is to be hoped that the mega
tive was carefully processed 50
Evening star., 1950-01-29
Society Collecting St. Johns Displays
l05OExchunqe Set Annapolis Prints

Twenty Of what Annapolis
Camera Club members consider
the finest prints Of their Town
and County Set" have been hung
in the Junior Commons Room of
Mcdowell Hall at st. Johns Col
lege at Annapolis. They con-
stitute the second exhibit spon-
sored this year by the Graphic
Arts Committee.
The original set of so prints
was prepared by Camera Club
members for the Annapolis Ter
centenary Exhibition held at the
Bladen Street Armory last May.
Club members covered the town
and county, district by district.
The result was q comprehensive
Photographic depletion, not only
of Colonial buildings of the area,
but of the day to day life of the
people.
Evening star., 1950-01-29
By Alexander J. Wedderburn
Curator Of Photography
The Snithsonion Institution

EHo onHiflSoViIH HSiHoIiSU
that it is of good quality for
printing, with a full range Of
tones from black through the
middle tones to white.
If it comes up to snuff so far,
inspect it carefully for scratches,
flngermarks. stains, pin holes or
other similar defects that may
cause you trouble at later stage.
The effect of any or all Of these
flaws can be covered up if you
are skilled at the use of the re-
toucher's tools, are a clever print
er and handy with the spotting
brush. But if not you'd better
leave we'll enough alone and look
around for another good negative
that is in better shape.
Make Choice of Size.
Now that We have the negative
what about print size? Actually
there is no valid leason why a
photograph should be blown up to
enormous proportions. AS a
matter Of fact many a picture will
look just as good and, in many
cases, better as small print 8x10
or smaller than in the larger
11x14. BUs if the requirements
Of your scion specify the larger
size there is little you can do but
follow the rules. If no size limits
exist make q contact print first
then several others in larger sizes
and compare them for effective
ness. Then make your choice for
size.
The color and surface Of the
paper you use to make your
print also will have an important
bearing. If your entry is a winter
scene, it will look better on a
white paper than warm buff
stock that is better suited to a
summer landscape. If you go
ahead and use the buff paper you
are waiting your time because you
may be assured that the judges
will spot your mistake and hold it
against you when the chips are
down. Along the same lines, be
careful to use an appropriate
color If you plan on toning your
entry. A cold green or blue toner
will be ideal for winter scene or
seascape but will ruin a summer
scene that should be toned in
sepia or brown.
# you wish to place emphasis