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Valley frontiersman., 1951-10-25

had Co worry over for a long. long time. but they are finding it sim ply has io be 8 part Of their pro- gram if success is attained. Right now dozens of letters of inquiry reach the town daily asking what is needed.
 First of all we need a daily newspaper to take the place of a small bulletin board on which one must read thru notices that were posted as far back as '949 and never removed. Proceedings of council and school boerd meet ings would be news for the public if they were published as is re- quired in most places.
 We also need a good meat mar ket, a shoe repair shop, an un- dertaker and a morgue, a resident attorney, a dog catcher. A build ing inspector, a bowling alley with man to operate it, also a roller skating rink, a full-sized community center, a good drug store with a qualified pharmacist in charge. Hotels are usually filled up, so one or two more good hotels are needed, service sta tions and ear repair garages, chain grocery store and scores of other openings for the wide awake man who can tsand up to competition.
 Just recently a young man ask ed permission to start up in business in which there is now one man operating that type of business. As soon as the council gave permission to apply for li-
Valley frontiersman., 1951-10-25

oensc he sad T want an ordl. nance passed 10 prohibit anyone else from seeking a license for this same type of business" Too bad he hasn't learned the words Free Enterprise"
 
 Rev. Teeters and family have recently returned to Valdez after a summers vacation Tn the states. They drove out over the Alaska and Richardson highways and re- port a wonderful vacation.
 It is with regrets that Valdez didn't have a representative in Missoula, Montana, when the meeting was held there on Sept IT and l8 for the discussions of Alaskan problems. At least two Valdezians would have attended at their own expense had they known about it in time. There, again, makes us feel the urgency of good daily newspaper to keep us informed of important events. However, a newspaper like any other business. cannot survive if 1t doesn't have the cooperation c. the community which 1t serves.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-10-25
Valdez News
MRS. INEZ MOORE

have returned after an extended visit in the states. Welcome home!
 Inez Moore has three poetry en- tries in the New Orleans Poetry show which opened October fl in the old French Quarter in New Orleans. It is held each year and open to poets in the states and Alaska by invitation only. Mrs. Moore submitted three of her la test poems: The American Eagle, The Bald Eagle, and Don't Forget To Pray" The first two were published in the Con- gressional Record early this sum- mer in the fight for the protec- ton of our national bird. The magazine Pen" of Denver has recently accepted four articles om Mrs. Moore for their cmfwyp from Mrs. Moore for it's Tt Hap pened This Way, section.
 
 Three of Valdez young ma- irons rang doorbells for 10 days, helping families make out their personal property tax. Mrs. Bo- wen, Mrs. Clark and Mrs Frai- ser were the ladies assigned to this unusual job.
 The election on October End added a few new members in the various city departments. On the council, last years Mayor E. C. Egan was reelected. Three new Alkire, Antritter and Welch will help take up the weighty subjects of sales tax, sewer bonds and all the unfin- ished tasks of last years coun- cil. The retiring members-Helen Long, Marvin Beals and Owen Johnson, deserve the city's vote of thanks for two years of faith full attendance at every meeting of the council. We hope this years group will win a perfect attend ance record. Old members that carry over for another year are: Starbuck, Wafford and Gilson.
 
 The Brady Construction houses will soon be ready for occupancy and will relieve some of the hous- ing shortages. They are of con- crete block construction and make a splendid showing with their pastel exteriors. Completion has been delayed by the delayed freight shipments as in every oth- ar case in town. However. some of the families expect to move nto their new quarters by the first of November.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-10-25

Mir. and Mrs. John Kelsey are the proud parents of a baby daughter, born October 9th.
 
 Mir. and Mrs. John Gilson on Broadway, gave a farewell party on October 9th to honor MT. and Mrs. Ben Stewart and Mir. and Mrs. H. V. Gorgensen of the Al aska Road Commission. Both couples are leaving on the next boat for Juneau. They have en- deared themselves to many Val dez people and will be missed by all who knew them. The best wishes of everyone go with them. Two of our well known Val deg young men have been called for jury duty in Anchorage. They are Hugo Dahl and HoWie Bowen.
 
 The Alaska Road Commission has announced it can no longer allow wrecker service for indi- viduals on the highway. If the road is being blocked by a car or cars, it will move them, but if one skids over the side they will have to get other means of sal wage. Here is a wonderful oppor tunity for some private concern to start a Wrecking service.
 *%
 Mrs. Jeanne Laurence, artist, and wife of the late Sidney Lau renee, was a visitor in our city recently on her way to Cordova by plane. It's an i'll wind that blows nobody good, and while wind kept the plane here, some of the townspeople had an oppor- tunity to see some very beautiful paintings of floral subjects done by Mrs. Laurence on display in the Valdez Drug Company.
 MT. and Mrs. Leo Sewers have sold their home and will move to California in the near future.
 Collection of clothing for Ko- rean Refugees was started Sat urday by the women of the Civic club, in answer to the call sent out from the office of the Cover nor. Mrs. Jean North was passen- ger on the south bound boat Oc- tober 18th. She left for a medical check-up in Seattle. Her many friends wish her complete recov- cry and quick return.
  Our Alaska Highway Patrol man, MT. Alexander, and family,
Valley frontiersman., 1951-10-25

Our local school has reached the necessary size 10 warrant a five-mernber school board over the usual three. Four new mem bers were elected recently. They are Janette McIlroy, Barbara Wieler. Mrs. Lloyd Alkire and Emile Taylor. while Wm Hunt is held over from last year. Then biggest problem will be solving the ovescTowded condition of the various rooms. With so many new families in town and schooling a must for their children, ii will take magic to solve the problem. The old school building used once by the ANS, is being overhauled and it is hoped will take care of a few of the classes.
 The Community Hospital cleo tion was held in conjunction with the city election and three new members elected to the board. The board now consists of Helen Long, Mrs. John Ekemo, Marga- ret Crump, Lew Taylor and A. E. Carlin.
 
 Two new projects for Valdez will be a decided improvement Tn our town. We have a spacious new Community hospital and a sewer disposal system to be built Both have been badly needed for many years.
 #
 MT. and Mrs. Tom Henderson of Mile AZ on the Richardson are spending this win ter in town and are at home to their many friends at 423 Sher- man Street. Henderson is em- ployed by the ARC.
 
 A special election early in Mo- vember will give the voters chance to vote on a 2 percent sales tax. With so many transients in town it will give them a chance in a small way of helping in the over. burdened property tax pay CTS job of keeping up the city fi- nanceS.
 Two of the most energetic new corners to Valdez are Rev. Robert Grumbine and his wife, who have replaced Rev. Warmer in the church here. With newly organized, Sunday school, Boy and Girl Scout groups, wo- mems auxiliary, mems club and choir work, he plans full pro- gram in the three weeks each month here, and one week in Cordova. The welcome mat is out for all to attend services there.
  CooperatiOn and competitiOn
Valley frontiersman., 1951-10-18

Max LaLande. District deputy, Alaska.West. and past exalted ruler of Kodiak Lodge TYP, who will be in charge of the In- stitution ceremony for Palmer Lodge lel2.
Valley frontiersman., 1951-10-18
Direct Initiation of New B.P.O.E. Member
Brother EIks From Near and Far Help To Lodge Local EIks

When a new B. p. o. E. lodge is formed. assistance is given by brother Elks from near and far. Palmer's Lodge is no exception.
 Members of Anchorage Lodge 1851 have charge of the initiation ot candidates to the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
 Vern Hendrickson. Anchorage Exalted Ruler, will lead the cere- monies.
 The Anchorage Lodge has given invaluable assistance in the or ganization of the new Palmer Lodge and the granting of dis pensation necessary for its insti- tuition.
 Through Louis OdSather, Past Exalted Ruler of the Anchorage Lodge and Past Grand Deputy, a meeting with Grand Exalted Rul- CT Joseph B. Kyle upon his visit to Anchorage during the past year, and the procedures neces- sary for granting the dispensation were outlined. Odsather, whose picture unfortunately is missing from this page, has charge of the installation of the new Palmer Lodge officers.
 Max LaLande, Alaska West Deputy of the Grand Lodge is from Kodiak Lodge 1772. He will have charge of the institution of the Palmer Lodge.
 Emmett T. Anderson, of Ia coma, Washington, is Past Grand Exalted Ruler and is the Grand Lodge representative for
Valley frontiersman., 1951-10-18
Territorial Elk Population Rises Toward 1000 Mark

With the institution of Palm Lodge Number 1842. the Territory of Alaska will have an even dozen lodges of the Benevolent and Pro- tective Order of Elks.
 AS of March 31, 1851, member ship in II Elk lodges of Alaska totaled 6,542. Charter member ship in the Palmer Lodge will add l20 to this total.
 Alaska-East lodges consist of Juneau Lodge Number APO with 1911 members, Skagway Lodge Number 431 with 194 members, Ketchikan Lodge Number 1929 with 1,002 members, Wrangell Lodge Number 1895 with 187 members, Petersburg Lodge Mum Der 1915 with 252 members, Sitka Lodge Number 1862 with PAP members.
 Alaska-West lodges include An chorage Lodge Number 1851 with 1868 members, Cordova Lodge Number 1483 with 298 members, Fairbanks Lodge Number 1851 with 875 members, Kodiak Lodge Number 1772 with 252 members, and Seward Lodge Number 1773 with I'll members.
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the Western District which in- cludeS Alaska. He approved the local Lodges request for dispen- sation. Local Elks hope that he will be able to come to Alaska Saturday to attend the Palmer ceremonies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-07-09
Policeman Indicted
On Extorfion Charqe

Police Pvt. Charles T. Conner
of the 18th Precinct was indicted
by a grand jury today on charges
of attempting to extort money
from a variety store operator by
accusing him of operating a num-
bers game.
The policeman has insisted he
was "only kidding" Joseph l..
Michael, So, when he stopped at
the store at 1888 Good Hope road
Sc. June 5 and inquired about
the numbers business.
Mr.. Michael said, however, that
Pvt. Conner had demanded money
because there now was another
captain at the 18th Precinct.
Police said they knew Mr..
Michael to be reputable BUSH
nessman of long standing.
After an investigation. Supt.
Robert j. Barrett declared he was
convinced Pvt. Conner had perpe-
trated an ill-adviSed joke.
Police Trial Board proceedings
were started against Pvt. Conner,
but were postponed indefinitely
pending the grand jury case.
Today's indictment was drawn
under a code covering blackmail.
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BY the Associated Press

A FRONTLINE COMMAND
POST, Korea, July Gov
Thomas E. Dewey toured the
frontlines of Korea today.
Wearing Army khaki, combat
boots and a green field cap. the
New York Governor hoped be-
tween command posts and ad-
vanced positions on the west
central and east-central fronts.
At some points Gov. Dewey was
north of the 38th Parallel, old
political boundary between North
and South Korea.
On the western and east-cen-
trail fronts he flew over Red ter
ritory. Allied artillery was firing
when he arrived on the Western
front.
He also heard the thunderous
fire of los nm. artillery when he
visited the United States LIST
Marine Division late in the day.
Gov. Dewey began his second
day on this war-shattered PENN
sula at the war room OF United
States 9th Army headquarters. He
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-07-09
Truman Offers Hartman to Aid
Settlement of Iruniun Oil Crisis
President Warns Time Is Running Out
In Note to Premier; May Replace Grady

Mr.. Grady has been pressing for
retirement. Ambassador Hender-
son is in Washington for consulta-
tion with the State Department
and is due to return to New Delhi
this week.
President Truman's offer to
dispatch Mr.. Hartman to Iran
was made in a message to Iranian
Prime Minister Mohammed Mos
sadegh. Two weeks ago, the
Iranlan chief had asked him for
American support in Trans ma
tionalization of its oil resources.
In his reply, the President said
he still hopes that way can be
found for British skill and oper-
ating knowledge" to continue to
be used in running the stra-
logically important oil industry.
In Teheran, shortly after de-
livery of the Presidents letter, the
Iranian government announced
(See TRAN Page A-4)
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$40 Billion Budget Cut
And General Sales Tax
Are Urged by MagiI|
Former Undersecretory
Of Treasury Would
Exempt Necessities
All
By J. A. O'Leoy

A $40 billion cut in this years
budget and a general sales tax.
with necessities exempt. was rec
commended to the Senate Finance
Committee today by a former
Undersecretary of the Treasury
Roswell Magill.
While he was testifying, the
Senate itself was getting ready
for a small-scale economy skirmish
involving only few millions for
western reclamation projects in
the $500 million Interior appro-
priation bill.
Other developments at the tax
hearing were:
Allan B Kline, president of the
American Farm Bureau Fedora
ton, said higher taxes is a better
way to combat imitation than ap-
plying price and wage controls.
He said taxes can be cut when
the emergency is over, but direct
controls may endanger return to
the "free choice" system under
which this country has developed.
Higher Exemptions Urged.
The United Electrical Radio and
Machine Workers of America rec
commended higher exemptions to
Tighten the tax burden of low-in-
come families. Russ Nixon, UE
spokesman, suggested the present
$500 exemption per individual be
raised to $1,700 for a single per-
son, $4,000 for a married couple
and $50 for each dependent.
Mr.. Magill, now a practicing
lawyer in New York, was Under
secretary of the Treasury in 1887
and 1888. He opposed the ST bill
lion House tax bill, testifying that
lit would damage the economy
without retarding imitation by TAX
ing most of the additional revenue
in higher income taxes on individ-
|uals and corporations.
Mr.. Magill recommended a gen.
|eral manufacturers sales tax on
Everything except food, clothing,
medicine and shelter. He esti-
mated such a tax would raise 81
tSee CONGRESS, Page A-14o
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Americas children. You have
made them both your vocation
and your avocation. The children
of this country are better off for
your having been in the Govern
ment."
Cites Advances in Health Work.
In submitting her letter of ask
ing retirement June %, Miss Len
root said she was making "a hard
decision"
In her 80 years with the bu-
reau, she said, great advances
have been made in maternal and
child health, child welfare, and
child labor protection. The bu-
reau, she said. has had "a sig
niflcant part in these changes"
DR.. Eliot, her successor, who
halls from Connecticut, is also so
and was with the bureau from
1884 to 1899 as assistant chief and
associate chief. For the past two
years she has been with the World
Health Organization in Geneva.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-07-09
Boat Breaks Up in Choppy Bay;
8 Rescued as 9th Swims for Aid
All Are From D. c. Areo; Survivors Picked
Up by Passing SIoop After Hours in Wuter

teer boatmen and rescue squads
famed out over the fare-lighted,
choppy water in response to
plea by the swimmer. who did not
know his friends already had
been rescued.
The rescue sloop, itself dis
abled. put into South River with
its cargo of eight shivering,
shorts-clad people. and it was not
until nearly am. that they were
put ashore at Shadyside.
The rescued were:
Richard Hulse, %, of 915 Perry
place NE, co-owner of the 80
foot cabin cruiser, Kathleen v.
Fred Alder, 26. of 3419 Ninth
street NE, co-oWner.
Mrs. Patricia Beck, 90, of 915
Perry place NE, sister of Mr..
Hulse.
Edward Moyle, 81, of 926 Perry
place NE.
Victor Fortwengler, 26, and his
(See BOAT, Page A-8,)
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Miss Lenroot 10 Retire
After Years asChiei
OF Children S Bureau
Letter to Truman Cites
Need for More Leisure;
DR.. Eliot Nominated

The White House today an
nounced the retirement of Miss
Katharine F. Lenroct as chief of
the Children'S Bureau of the Fed
eral Security Agency.
At the same time President
Truman nominated DR.. Martha M
Eliot, a longtime bureau aide
and now assistant director gen.
eral of the World Health Organi-
cation of the United Nations, as
her successor.
At so. Miss Lenroot said Il have
reached the age when I must
have more leisure"
With Bureau So Years.
She has been with the bureau
So years and headed it for II
The retirement will be effective
August 81. and in accepting it
President Truman told the widely
known bureau head:
"Toughness is a quality not
often attributed to women, but the
plain fact is You have been a
tough and persistent champion of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1951-07-09
Pact Accord Reported
On Pacific Defenses

The United States, Australia
and New Zealand were reported
today to have agreed on the terms
of their proposed Pacific defense
treaty.
Officials in touch with negotia-
tions told a reporter an announce
ment of the agreement might be
made soon. The actual signing
may be delayed, however, until the
Japanese peace treaty conference
is held. It is now scheduled for
San Francisco early in September
New Zealand's Prime Minister,
Sidney Holland, said in Auckland
today he hoped to be able soon to
announce the signing of the Pa
ciflc security pact.
The proposed three-power Pa
cific treaty is mutual aid ar
rangement similar to the North
Atlantic pact binding the United
States, Canada and Western
European countries to joint de-
tense against aggression.
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Dewey Tours Korean Front,
Is Tremendously Impressed

sat in on a regular briefing with
1t. Gen. James A. Van Fleet, 9th
Army commander.
The briefing lasted an hour
twice its usual length.
The Governor wound up the day
at United States 10th Corps head
quarters. A blue-helmeted Army
band greeted him with Sidewalks
|of New York"
He inspected an honor guard
|of United States and South Ko-
rean troops before he had din
|ner with the corps commander,
1t. Gen. Edward M. Almond, and
his staff.
Gov. Dewey stood by as the field
artillery dropped shells into the
area north of Chorwon, western
anchor of the old Red Iron Tri-
angle"
The Governor visited three
United States Army Corps head
quarters-the LIST, 9th and 10th
and their commanders.
At the end of his hedge hopping
tour, Gov. Dewey said he was
tremendously impressed" by what
The had seen.
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5-Year Plan Drafted
For India Urging Wide
Use OF Birth Control
Nehru's Advisers Move
To Ease Food Shortage,
Mend Economic Troubles
Rv Aornld X M;lke
By Harold K. MiIks
Associated Press Foreign Correspondent.

NEW DELHI, India, July ga
special commission headed by
Prime Minister Nehru announced
today it's recommendations for a
f1ve-year plan to give India eco
nomic and social stability. 1t in
cludes proposals for birth control
to cut India's vast population
growth and SO ease recurring food
shortages.
The commission, which worked
since March. 1850, to produce the
344-page report, proposes the
spending of 1880. 000, 900 rupees
($3, 765, 100000 to spur India S
betterment of her agricultural
and industrial position and her
standard of living. The report is
now open to discussion before
preparation of the final frame
work on which the economic
structure will be based for the
next five years.
Need Long Term Measures.
The report recommended, as a
means of curbing the population
growth-the increase is estimated
at 5 million a year-that the
state provide facilities for steril-
ization or the giving of contra
ceptive advice on medical grounds.
It asked that such help not be
withheld from those who seek it
on economic and social grounds,
and it urged information GEN.
tiers throughout the country to
aid midas families to plan their
size.
"India's food problem said
the report, sis not a temporary
disequilibrium between supply and
demand-it is a manifestation of
the continually growing pressure
of the population on the food
supply. It has. therefore. to be
resolved not through short-te
expedients, but through careful
and sustained application of rela-
lively long-term measures"
midas population in 1941 was
fcae rN9TA poon A-oA
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Red Counterattacks
RepuIse U. N. Troops
Storming MI. Taegu
Allies Withdrew Under
Heavy Enemy Assault,
Including Morturs
BY the Associated Press

U. S. 9th ARMY HEADQUAR-
TIERS, Korea, July 9.-Allied
troops storming Mt. Taegu on the
east-central front were driven
back today by determined Red
counterattacks.
The United Nations soldiers
started their pincers attack on
the mountain stronghold yester-
day morning. Twelve hours later
they neared their objective. II
air miles northeast of Yanggu.
The Reds hammered back with
mortars. small arms, automatic
weapons and machineguns. The
Allies withdrew.
The action highlighted an
otherwise comparatively quiet day
along the front as time drew near
for peace talks to begin in Red
held Kaesong. No ground action
was reported from the Kaesong
area.
Scores Third MIG Kill.
Allied F-86 Sabre jets shot down
a Russian-made MIG-15 jet in
Northwestern Korea today. Capt
Milton E. Nelson of Tarrant, Ala,
scored the kill, his third of the
war.
That made Capt. Nelson the
leading United States MIG
killer" still flying in Korea.
He was in a flight of Sabre jets
protecting B-29 Superforts raidine
the Red airfield at Sinanju.
Three other MICS were de-
stroyed and two were damaged ir
an air battle yesterday.
Associated Press Correspondent
George Macarthur, reporting from
the east-central front. said one
arm of the U. N. pincers wa!
stalled east of Mt. Taegu. Fighting
continued there all day today, hi
said, but not as intensively as thu
battle south of the mountain.
Air Support Restricted.
Mr.. Macarthur said U. N. artil.
lery pounded the Red positions al
day. More than $4,000 rounds
were fired in support of the at.
tack. Allied air support was re-
stricted by bad weather.
For the first time in four day.
Red artillery shells fell in tn.
north central sector of the ole
Red Iron Triangle" now hele
by the Allies.
A pooled dispatch from tn,
front said II shells and sporadi,
long-range small arms fire wer,
thrown at Allied positions on tn,
key mountain terrain of tn.
Chorwon Kumhwa Pyonggant
area.
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Cattle Receipts Increase
Over Level Of Year AGO
BY the Associated Press

CHICAGO. July 9.-Receipts of
cattle increased over the level of
a week and a year ago at major
livestock markets today.
Receipts at IL terminals totaled
50, 400. the Agriculture Department
said, compared with 1,403 a week
ago and 68,103 a year ago. Calf
receipts totaled 9,400 compared
with 1928 a week ago and 7,724
a year ago.
Commission men believed this
flow was due more to seasonal
than political factors.