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The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-10-17
BARTLETT pR0TESTS
 BUREAU OF BUDGET
 PUBLIC WORKS CUT

On learning that the Bureau of the US. Budget had cut the Con- gressional appropriation of S5. .OOO 900 for Alaska Public Works in such a way that only $2,000,00O will be available for new projects in the present fiscal year, Delegate E. L. Bartlett immediately telegraphed g strong protest to Washington.
 Bartlett had introduced the bill which became Public Law 264.
 His telegraphed protest was to Assistant Secretary of the Interior Dale Doty, who is in charge of the Office of Territories of which the Alaska Public Works is branch.
 The Alaska Delegate urged that the Alaska Public Works not be viewed as an ordinary one would be that is, as a case where it is de- sirable to save materials and man. power to meet all defense require ments.
 Because" amplifled Bartlett, "it s not in the ordinary category of Public Works but, on the other hand, a program the President him. self urged for speedy development of Alaska in order that the military here be strengthened by civilian de- velopment."
 Bartlett pointed out that the pro- gram already had suffered from brutal assaults" and said it should not be diminished at all by execu- tive action.
 The appropriation made" he added, was far too little to meet the needs, and certainly should have no further reduction from the Con- gressional appropriation"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-10-17
Former Army Man Is Sentenced 10 Three Years, Mans|aughter

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Oct. IT. REFormer Army Sergeant Bertris L. Cordray, 33, has been sentenced to three years in the McNeil Island. Wash, federal prison for the staying of Ray Rossie here in May, l949. Federal Judge Anthony Dimond passed sentence after Cordray had pleaded innocent to a charge of first degree murder and then entered a plea of guilty of manslaughter.
 Cordray was brought here from a military hospital at San Antonio Tex. Rossi, bouncer at a local gambling establishment, was killed in gun battle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-10-17
SHUFFLEB0ARD AT BAILEY'S BAR 10
 START WEDNESDAY,

The fall season ushers in the re- sumption of the Ladies' Shuttle board Tournament at Bailey's Bar, the management said today and the first of the series will begin Wednesday at g pm.
 The Tournaments were discontin- ued for the summer months.
 Bailey's Bar announces that weekly and monthly prizes will be given in the tournaments.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-10-17
DEAN RU5K UNABLE ATTEND LIN DINNER;
 NEW PLANS MADE

| Speakers for the dinner in ob- i servance of United Nations Day | October 24 to be given in the Bara- nof Hotel Gold Room were an-
 nounced today by Mrs. Ernest
 Gruening president of the Juneau
 League of Women Voters. Word has been received from
 Dean Rusk, Assistant Secretary of State that he regrets he will not be able to come to Juneau to speak at the dinner because of a previous commitment to speak on October 24. The Assistant Secretary will be in Seattle next week where he will give an address October B and had been invited to attend the United Nations Day Dinner in Juneau.
 No further word has as yet been received from Senator William Langer, former Governor of North Dakota, as to his planned trip to Alaska. Senator Langer had advised the governors office that he ex- l, pected to be in the territory shortly
 and it was hoped that should he arrive in Juneau by next Tuesday he would make an address at the , dinner.
 Speakers Program The speakers program as an- nounced today by Mrs. Gruening will be as follows: a summary of the endorsement of their national organizations of the United Nations by the Presidents of the womens clubs sponsoring the dinner: League of Women Voters, Mrs. Gruening; Juneau Woman's Club, Mrs. Frances Paul. Business and Professional Women's Club, Mrs. Kate Smith; American Womens Voluntary Services, Mrs. Roe Alex ander.
 Five minute talks on the subject Why United Nations Day Should be Observed" by Channel ministers; Father James Conwell of the Cath olic Church; the Rev A. B. Morgan of the Methodist church; the Rev. Samuel McPhetres of the Holy Trim ity Cathedral and the Rev. J. P. Porter of the Douglas Community Methodist church.
 Subjects of Talks
 Subjects of talks on the United Nations achievements and the speakers will be:
 How the United Nations is Help ing to Settle Political Issues," Dr. James c. Ryan, director of the Ter ritorial Department of Education; What the United Nations has Achieved in the Economic Field" by Kenneth Kadow, director of the In- terior Department Alaska Field Committee; What the United Ma tions has Achieved in the Social
 Field" by Henry Harmon, director of the Territorial Department Of
 Public Welfare; What the United Nations has Done for Non-Self Governing Peoples" by George Sundborg, consultant to the Alaska Development Board; What the United Nations has Done for the Status of Women" by Dr. Grace
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-10-17
TECHNICAL WORK,
 STAFF MEETING
 FOR CAP UNITS

The two-hour weekly meeting to- morrow night of the Juneau Civil Air Patrol Squadron will be de- voted to completing work on air and communication equipment, both the senior squadron and ca dets taking part.
 Maintenance of the L-5 aircraft will be taken up, and radio checks made
 A general staff meeting will fol- low.
 The combined meeting will be at 7:3O pm. in the National Guard Armory.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-10-17
CITY BUDGET
 APPROVED;
 NO TAX HIKE

A tax rate of 20 mills and budget of s448,21197 were approved at a special meeting of the Juneau City Council last night. The budget was based on the 20 millage rate and made allowances for contingencies unforeseen at this time, such as expanding requirements of the schools, rising costs of government and labor, and the difficulties to be faced in housing the various city departments when construction may be started on the Territorial building.
 Regular operating items were in- cluded, largely based on last years operation with increases in employee salaries.
 Councilman Al zenger moved for an IS mill rate which was voted down. Councilman George Jorgen- son moved for 19 mills which was also voted down. The motion for the 20 mill rate by Councilman Ed Nelson resulted in a tie broken by Mayor Waino Hendrickson's aye vote thereby passing the motion.
 The budget, as passed. leaves approximately $10,000 for contin- gencies.
 Salaries
 An ordinance fixing the salaries of city employees from Nov. l, 1850 to Oct 31, 1851, was passed on first reading, providing: Street commits sioner. Waino Hendrickson, 5000; City Health Officer, Dr. c. c. Carter, $50; City Engineer and Building Inspector J. L. McNamara, $45O; Librarian Edna Lomen, $275, Street Foreman Bert Lybeck, S400; liar bormaster L. J. Geiger, $25O and living quarters; Wharfinger Cleo J. Commers, S350 plus 10 percent; Assistant Wharfinger Tom Hall, $35O; Cemetery Caretaker Olaf Bedding, $500; Assistant Cemetery Caretaker Arvid Anderson, $275; Airport Building Custodian Harry D. Murray, S375; Firetruck driver Lars Sorensen, $500; Police Chief Bernard E. Hulk, S450; Assistant Police Chief Frank D. Cavenaugh, s385.
 Parking meterman Albert E. Gen. ther $325; City Clerk c. L. Popejoy, S450; Assistant City Clerk Mrs. Mil lie Moody, S350; Fire truck driver George L. O'Brien. $275; City at torney $l5O; Fire Chief A. Minard Mill, $65; Assistant Fire Chief Will liam Neiderhauser, $40; Fire Alarm Caretaker H. M. Porter, $50; Garb- age Dump Caretaker, s125; City Magistrate Fred O.. Eastaugh, $l50; Police Patrolmen, S35750 All em- ployees on a monthly salary art not to be paid overtime. Regular laborers are to be paid at Sl 212 per hour and all truck drivers Sl.75 per hour, and the mechanic and street gradermen S200 per hour, except Saturday afternoons and Sundays and all legal holidays, and any time over hours per work day at the rate of time and a half.
 The Councilmen will continue to be paid at the old rate of S60 per month.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-10-17
HOLIDAY SLATED TOMORROW; SOME
 OFFICES CLOSED

Tomorrow is Alaska Day and Territorial offices will be closed The City Clerks office will also observe the day and remain closed as will local banks.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-10-17
Ho5pITAL NOTES

Admitted to St. Ann's hospital yesterday were Horace Adams, Pete Maisen, and James Charming from GustavuS.
 Dismissed were William Watkins, Master Norman Herbstreith, Mrs. Charles Nordling and baby boy, Baby Martin Smith, and Mrs. Cor don Underhill.
 Jack David of Haines was ad- mitted to the Government hospital.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-10-17
FROM WHITEHORSE

L. A. c. Mackeen and L. A. c. Whittle.on, both from the RCAF station at Whitehorse, are registered at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-10-17
FROM SENTINEL ISLAND

Mrs. Freeman E. Cook from Sen- tinel Island is in Juneau for a few days. She is stopping at the Bar anof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-10-17
NAT. GUARD PERSONNEL

The following men have enlisted in the Headquarters, Headquarters and Service Co.,, 2O8th Alaska Ma tional Guard Infantry Battalion Robert G. Norman, Curtis E. Bach and Harry T. Brensdal
 Promotions made are Clayton D. Rev to master sergeant, Robert C.. Norman and Stanley K. Tyler to sergeant and Dudley G. Smithberg to private.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-10-17
CONTRACTOR HERE

T. s. Bachelder, Fairbanks con- tractor, is stopping at the Baranof Ho.el.
Evening star., 1950-10-29
Legion Auxiliary Honors Mrs. Rose Perkins

Embarrassing affair will be held IN
the near future for this project.
The following units meet this
week: Wednesday. Kenneth H.
Nash, 224 D street Sc. 8 pm;
Sergt. Jasper, Legion Club, 8 pm;
Second Division, New Colonial
Hotel, 8 pm; Government Print
ing Office Unit, Government Print
ing Office, 8 pm.
Members of James E. Walker
are requested to attend Hal
loween party on Ward c. Mount
Alto Hospital, Tuesday at Z pm.
Mrs. Cornelia Williams will be in
charge. Send donations and re-
freshments to her.
Fort Stevens Unit is having a
'hobo" dinner at Stansbury Hall
Thursday. Every one invited.
Bunker Hill Unit will hold their
monthly party at Mount Alto Hos
pital on Thursday at 7 pm.
Mrs. Mae E. Hart, chapeau de-
partmental of the District Eight
and Forty, presided Wednesday
night at the Raleigh Hotel. An
Executive Committee ratified
committee appointments.
Members are asked to bring
food to the next meeting so that
a Thanksgiving basket might be
sent a family that the Eight and
Forty has aided in the past.
Mrs. Hart obligated Mrs. Nell
Child Caspary of the GAO Unit.
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OES Activities

Chapter notices this week:
Esther-Monday, grand visita-
ton. Thursday, election Of off,
GERS.
Bethany - Friday, election Of
officers.
Martha-Tuesday, special, grand
visitation. Friday, election of Of
flcers.
Acacia - Today, 4 to 9 pm,
Halloween party with Mrs. Eliza
beth Nichols. For transportation
call Adams 5763.
Joseph H. Milans Lodge-Thurs-
day, election of officers. Tuesday
Afternoon Bridge Club with Mrs.
Olive BresSler.
Naomi-Wednesday, Thursday.
Friday and Saturday, General
Eastern Star Temple Auxiliary
Board play. See Katherine Miller.
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D. T.. Cootiette Club
Honors Supreme Head

Mrs. Zella Gregersen. supreme
grayback of the Supreme Cootiette
Club of the United States, whose
home is in Des Moines, Iowa, will
be honored by the District of Co.
lumbia Club this week.
Mrs. Gregerson will be met at
the Union Station on Friday by
Mrs. Maybelle Buckingham. chief
grayback and Mrs. Ethel Sendlak,
supreme ink singing louise of the
District. She will stay at the
Hamilton Hotel. Following a tour
of the city there will be banquet
and installation of officers of the
Firecracker Club.
On Saturday there will be
breakfast in her honor with Mrs.
Margaret Wardle, lady louise, as
hostess. Following a visit to Mt.
Alto Hospital she will be rendered
a luncheon at the Gold Chevron
Club. Open house. in her honor,
will be held at the hotel at 2::30
pm. and later a cocktail party, by
the Coolies.
. She will attend the pilgrimage
Of the Coolies on Sunday to the
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at
Arlington Cemetery and place q
wreath in the name of her organi-
zation.
Officers Of the Firecracker Club
to be installed are: Chief Gray
back, Mrs. Margaret Wardle; lady
louise. Mrs. Rhoda Kemp; baby
louise, Mrs. Ethel Orme: shekel
keeper. Mrs. Mildred Carter; pious
louise, Mrs. Myrtle Eckman; crum-
my chaser. Mrs. Adele Steinman;
louise hunter, Mrs. Louise Arnault;
tight wads, Mrs. Katie Carter, Mrs.
Ruth Martin, Mrs. Kirkwood; rus
sling louise, Mrs. Thelma Trout.
President Margaret Wardle of
the Ladies Auxiliary Department
announced the auxiliary will 60 in
a group tomorrow at 7 pm. to Red
Evening star., 1950-10-29

sen, representing the united
States Treasury Savings Bond
Division.
Enrolment of auxiliary mem
bers for 1851 is progressing rap
idly here and throughout the
country, Mrs. Pearl Haegerty, de-
partment membership chairman,
has announced.
Personal invitations to join the
auxiliary are being carried to
wives, mothers, sisters and daugh-
ters of American Legion members
here by membership teams work
ing under Mrs. Haegerty.
National membership strength
of the auxiliary had reached 975,-
900 by October /, the highest in
the organizations history. The
1851 enrolment is expected to ex-
ceed l million. :.
The auxiliary has a tentative
plan of action for aid to the
school program on savings bonds.
The drive opens November /
and includes:
Appoint special school activi-
ties committee of II or Is men,
berS.
With the assistance of the
District divisions staff, determine
status of school savings program
in District of Columbia schools.
Where school savings program
is in operation. confer with prin-
cipal or delegated associate re-
garding its status and need for
promotive materials.
| Where program is not in opera
ton, confer with principal regard
ing its installation.
The function of the committee
members should comprise the fol-
lowing: A. Offer assistance in
providing speakers for school as
SemblieS. B. Assist in every pos
Evening star., 1950-10-29
Jewish War Veterans

Post 381. Ladies Auxiliary,
meets Thursday night at BAT
Sixteenth street NV. A film will
be shown.
On Monday night Halloween
party is scheduled by Post 1856
Auxiliary at 627 H street NV.
Proceeds are for the hospital
fund.
A showing of fashions will be
presented by Post 381 Auxiliary at
the home Of Mrs. Jordon Novak,
1912 Kennedy street NV, Tues
day night. Members and guests
are invited. Proceeds are for the
hospital program.
Department color bearers and
members of the Junior Drum and
Bugle Corps are requested to re-
port, in uniform. at 1:30 pm.
today at the dedication ceremo-
nies of the new Hebrew Travellers
Sheltering Home at Sixteenth and
r streets NV.
National Comdr. Henry Albert
! has been invited to be guest
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on November IL at the Legion
Club will be announced by Chair
man Coder Ascher.
At it's last meeting the post
accepted as new members James T.
and Nicholas T. Athos, Walter j.
Barry, James A. Clough, Michael
j. Emery, Thomas T. George,
Lewis L. Hancock, Joseph T. Han
lon, Walter C. Mitchell, Harold
D. Mobbs, Jack Nance and Rus
sell H. Yeager, jr.
Those who received member
ships awards were Victor Ander-
son, Regina Brady, Percy Grad
dick, Robert v. Maring. Neil Fair
cloth and Charles Botsford.
Raymond S. Royston, grand
conductuer of the Forty and Eight
was installed as commander OF
Fort Stevens Post. The post was
presented with the department
Junior baseball runnerup award
The presentation was made by
Department Athletic Officer James
A. Munro.
Other new officers installed are
First vice commander, Clifton E.
Walker; second vice commander,
William c. Greene, third vice COM
mander, Atom F. Hamm, jr.; chap
lain, Edward L. Potter; adjutant,
Walter l.. Glockler; finance officer,
Albert D. Mcintyre; sergeants at
arms. Joseph Mirabello and Phillip
Smith.
Guy Pearce Jones, correspond
ent. was the principal speaker at
installation ceremonies of Navy
Department Post at the Wardman
Park Hotel. Charles G.. Emmett,
chief engineer for ship main
tenance in the Bureau of Ships.
became the new commander. sue
ceeding Charles F. Friedrich, who
was presented with a past COM
mander's badge by Department
Comdr. Walter L. Morgan.
Other new officers are: First vice
commander, Francis P. Somers;
second vice commander, William
T. Terrill. jr.; third vice COM
mander, Robert L. Hall; finance
officer, Robert F. Graham; adju-
tant and historian, Charles F
Friedrich; judge advocate, Arnold
D. Hooks; sergeant at arms. An
thony G. Amory; service officer,
Homer H. Haire; Executive Com
mittee, Herbert M. Frazier, Helen
R. Strojek and Harry j. 1ngor-
vate.
Department Comdr. Walter L
Morgan and his staff, escorted by
the National Guard of Honor, will
officially install officers of Army
and Air Forces Post Tuesday
evening at the Colonial Hotel.
Those to be installed are:
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sible way to encourage student
participation in the school saw
ings program. 1t is the greatest
possible per cent of participation
that counts, rather than the dol
lar volume of stamps sold.
With assistance Of district staff,
conduct publicity program via all
available media. Mrs. Pearl
Heagerty will give information.
The department will hold a
coffee hour at 7 pm. at Mount
Alto Hospital November with
Mrs. Margaret Carroll in charge.
Unit chairmen are urged to assist
The department president and
staff will install the officers of
Army and Air Force Unit Tues
day at the New Colonial Hotel
with Mrs. Toni Zindell being the
incoming president.
Mrs. May C. Hilleary, depart
ment chairman of the past presi-
dents parley, has called a meet
ing at 8 pm. on November 6 al
the American Legion Club. 1t is
for past unit presidents and past
department presidents who are ir
good standing in their units, ano
all current presidents.
The department child welfare
chairman, Mrs. Matte Frey, re-
ceived permission from the Execu'
tive Committee to have as theil
project this year the Children!
Country Convalescent Home. 4
Evening star., 1950-10-29
Corner
Coins
By Ted Hammer

kbrorion. American kumismotic Association
Collectors frequently are asked,
whats the rarest coin issued in
American" Or they are asked
which coin is worth the largest
amount.
While thousands of United
States coins 100 years old or more
can be purchased at a small
amount over face value. some 10
or IL have records of $4,000 to
$12,500. These have high values
because they are extremely scarce
and at least one or two probably
can fall into that special classifi-
cation of unique"
The 1882 IS gold piece is cata-
logued at $12,500 and may have
sold at the figure in the past five
years. Even the experts aren't
sure whether the number in ex-
istence exceeds two or three. The
1915 SIS gold piece is listed at
$3.50 to $4,000.
While the extremely rare 1918
Liberty or V-type nickel is listed
in catalogues at $4,000 to $3,70O,
only six are known. At least
three or four owners wouldn't part
with their coins for less than
$4,000 to $1,000, while one holds
his nickel at $4,000. Among per-
sons who do not collect coins as
a hobby, the 1913 nickel is the
best known rarity.
The 1894-S dime, of which only
half a dozen are known, is listed
in catalogues at $2,250. One of
these dimes (the S indicates the
coin was struck at the San Fran
cisco mint might bring up to
$4,000.
Another top rarity is the 1927
quarter dollar which is catalogued
at $4,000. although no record of a
sale for that amount is definitely
known, and the specimens sell for
far less than that. While some
rarities are offered in public auc-
tions, so that the prices paid be-
come known, they more often are
sold privately to the highest bid
ders and the prices paid remain
secret as a rule.
A well known rarity is the 1904
dollar. Until recently, this dollar
had a catalogue value up tc
$4,000, the highest price paid un-
til one repeatedly brought $10,50C
a year or so ago.
Evening star., 1950-10-29

ficers are: Senior first lieutenant,
James A. O'Neill; junior first lieu
tenant, Harry A. Mills; chaplain,
Guy C. Dodson; adjutant, Alden
I. Dame; executive committee
Philip Domras. Julius Cerulla,
William Mitchell. James A. Rae
burn, James C. Clarke, Thomas P.
Royston and Andrew j. Micheals.
The annual past commander IS
dinner of Bunker Hill Post will
be held Saturday at 1880 pm. at
the Colonial Hotel. Reservations
must be made with Chairman
Thomas P. Royston. 728 Long
fellow street NV. before midnight
Tuesday.
BY virtue of having sponsored
the winning team in the District
of Columbia Junior American
Legion Baseball League the past
season the post receives seven
athletic awards.
They are the Department Of
the District of Columbia Junior
American Legion Baseball League
first place award, and the George
Royal, j. Miller Kenyon, Herbert
Teed, Sports Center. Depart
ment of Agriculture and Institute
awards.
New members were accepted at
the last meeting were: John w
Grisson, Clon D. Ellis, Theodore
S. Elliott, Victor M. Frankfather
Asbury R. White, jr., Joseph
BARLEY, Thomas P. Jones, Robert
j. Patton, Dudley D. Cornell and
Ross S. Ford.
William H. Cosgrove, first vice
commander of the Sergt. Jasper
Post will preside at the meeting
Wednesday evening at the Legion
Club in place of Comdr. Thomas
M. Lee, who has been recalled tc
active duty with the armed forces
Plans for the annual turkey
party to be held in conjunction
with the auXiliary'S country fail
Evening star., 1950-10-29
Gail Judd Elected Captain of Legion Honor Guard

Club: Army and Air Forces Post
New Colonial Hotel.
Wednesday-Sergt. Jasper Post,
Legion Club.
Thursday-George Washington
Post. Jane A. Delano Post, Legion
Club; Fort Stevens Post, Stans-
bury Hall; National Capitol Post,
New Colonial Hotel; Department
OF Interior Post, Department of
Interior.
Friday - Bureau of Engraving
and Printing Post, Legion Club;
Columbia Post. 1924 Georgia ave-
nue. NV.
Evening star., 1950-10-29
; District Dentists
To Address Convention

Three Washington dentists will
speak at the four-day meeting of
the American Dental Association
which starts tomorrow in Atlantic
City.
They are Drs. Robert J. Nielsen,
research associate of the American
Dental Association at the Bureau
of Standards; Luzerne G.. Jordan
and Harold w Kroph
Evening star., 1950-10-29

Commander, Ray A. Stipe: first
vice commander. Eldred S. Wal
lace: second vice commander,
Walter A. Londeree; third vice
commander, William OXley; adju-
tant, Herbert P. Robinson: finance
officer, Everett L. Radford; chap
lain, Jerome E. Beganski; histo-
rian, Forest Triplett; sergeant at
arms, Francis x. McGonigle.
Meetings this week:
Monday-Forty and Eight. Legion
Club.
Tuesday-Housing Post, Legion
Evening star., 1950-10-29

E. Henry, national executive COM
mitteeman.
Other officers will be selected on
November 8 at the Harrington
Hotel at 8 pm. The officers will
be installed. Other Purple Heart
ers are invited. Contact Mr.. Kauf-
man, room 331 at the hotel.
Evening star., 1950-10-29

W a S honored
at a meeting of
the Executive
Committee last
week.
Mrs. j. Flor
ence Dietsche,
retiring com :
mittee woman,
presented here
with her ribbon
and office pin.
She also re-
ceived pins in
the form of
Liberty B e ii S
f-1 DN Tar
Evening star., 1950-10-29

captain of the
National Guard
of Honor over
George r. Nor
ris of Army Air
Forces Post.
The officers
will be installed
by Department
Com m a n d er
Walter l.. Nor
gan . and his
staff at the
Colonial Hotel
o n F r ! d a y
night.
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the P u r p l e
Heart.
Other officers
are: John N.
Richards, senior
vice command
er;; Eli Cooper
junior v i c e
c o m m a nder; !;
Wilbur E. Dove,
rec ! e C t e d A.
n a nee officer
and adjutant;
P a S t Comdr
Robert E. Allen
jr., master at
la-l
Evening star., 1950-10-29

BY vote of 80 to 18, Gail T.
Judd of Henry c. Spengler Post,
District of Columbia Department,
American Legion, was elected
Evening star., 1950-10-29

Mrs. Rose Perkins, new COM
mittee woman of the American
Legion Auxiliary, representing the
District of Columbia Department,
Evening star., 1950-10-29

Only few coins have ever been
recovered from a British frigate
that sank in New York's East
River in 1880 with 81 million
aboard,