The Daily Alaska empire., 1950-04-19
LEAGUE, WOMEN VOTERS PLANNING
 YEARS PROGRAM

IIAK , JTNVVNAsI
 Mrs. Ernes Gruening entertained
 the members of the Juneau League
 of Women Voters for luncheon ii the Governors House last Saturday The annual meeting followed a de- lightful luncheon.
 The reports of the secretary %4d treasurer were read and accepted, as were the reports of the stand ing committees. AS part of Its yearly program, the League made a study of national territorial and city problems by using published material and also by gathering in formation by actual contact With organizations and departments in volved. Some of the subjects cov- cred were: city survey; an edu- cation and local government sur vev: the city elections; a Get-Out- The-Vote Campaign; a candidate survey regarding the stand of the individual candidates on local prob lens; the International Trade Or ganization of the United Nations; study of the progress of the United Nations; the building of world sec urity: a Federal tax survey; and
 he city audit or local tax study.
 As result of the activities of the League during the past year she National Board of the League of Women Voters has voted to dis continue regarding the Junior League as provisional and has rec ognized it as a full-fledged local league. There was discussion of the special election regarding the Territorial Building and the ques- tions raised by the guests indicated that the public might be interested in further information as to who may vote and the issues involved.
 Miss Kay Hackwood, Radio Cha.-- man, reported on her activitieis for the year and thanked those mem- bers who assisted in presenting the radio material. The coming year promises to be of even greater interest to the listening public. The proposed program for 195O- 1851 was presented and the follow ing agenda adopted:
 LOCAL: Study of expenditures of the city government and pre- of ah easily understood statement; education of the com nunity to support an adequate child welfare program for Juneau, md representation of League mem cership at Council meetings.
 TERRITORIAL: Study of forms ,f government in the Territory; support of adequate appropriations or Health, Welfare, and Education; of a basic tax program and study for strengthening such ! tax program and eliminating oopholes.
 NATIONAL: Expanding world rade and international economic development, as essential steps to- ward a strong United Nations; An understanding of the federal budget in relation to a stable and economy; the examina- ion of conservation programs to Illustrate the effect of government and administrative Efficiency on the economy of the United States; support of reorgan- ization measures for improved ad- of conservation pro- rams; A constitutional amendment o improve the method of election If the President and Vice presi- lent of the United States.
 The nominating committee pre- ented it's slate of officers for the oming year as follows Mrs. Les- ie B. Avrit as Vice President; Mrs. j. D. Jermain, as Treasurer; and he following as Board members: 1rs. Frank Metcalf, Miss Sadie 3illis, Miss Katherine Hackwood, nd Miss Priscilla Parker. These fficers were elected by unanimous ote. The President, Mrs. Ernest and the Secretary, Miss ,uth M. Rogall, will continue in ffice. It was decided that Can- idates' Meeting would be held on 1onday, April "A, at o'clock, in he Grade School auditorium, at mich time candidates for the com- ng primary election will be given he opportunity to present their jews on certain subjects of vital interest to the community. Plans or membership tea are under ,ay and will be announced shortly.