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Seward seaport record., 1952-03-21
Thief Walks Off With Cash Register

A large size cash register was reported missing f r m the Wagon Wheel Wednesday night at 7:30 when the night club was opened for business.
 The Wagon Wheel, night club operated by Ed Radde and Pete RojceWicz on the Airport Road outside of Seward, was closed during the day Raddc, who lives in the rear apartment had been in town during the afternoon and did not notice th2 burglary until he returned home, at which time he notified the US. Marshai'S office.
 The cash register contained approximately $500, according to Raddc. RojceWicZ was out of town at the tima Ii is reported that he has offered reward of S100 for information leading to recovery of the cash register and arrest and conviction ot the giul- ty party,
 Marshal Metcalf left for Port land Thursday with prisoners, but is expected to return in a few days to continue with the case.
Seward seaport record., 1952-03-21
HarrcWs Observe 18Th Anniversary

In honor of the tWenty-fifth wedding anniversary of Mir. and Mrs. C. C. Harrow, an informal reception was held Saturday eve ming. March l5, at their home at Bartlett
 Approximately filty guests at tended tO extend their b st wishes and the highlight of the evening was the presentation of d silver dollar tree bearing fifty dollars worth of fruit which was a gift from the couples many friends in Bartlett and Seward.
 The buffet table was beauti- fully arranged in the appropri- ate silver anniversary cOlors of silver, pink and white
 The reception was given by the Harrow, $ daughter, Mrs. Karl Earth, who, with her small son Paul, of Cordova. has been visit ing her parents.
Seward seaport record., 1952-03-21
Visitors Association To Conduct
 Membership Drive

The Alaska Visitors Associa- tiOn announced this week that their first annual membership drive would be conducted throughout the Territory during the month of May
 Enough memberships have been obtained through VOlun- tary subscriptions to get the or ganiZation established on firm basis" they continudc. All busi- nesSmen will now be asked 10 join in this cooperative effort to advertise and publicize the tour jst attractions of Alaska
 Jim Chadwick, executive di- rector of the organization, cX- plained that the Alaska Visitors Association does not ask for dol lars alone but also invites the active Darticinati0n of the indi- vidual subscribers A particiDat- ing membership makes the suD- scrib7r eligible to serve on the board of directors and to vote for all officers of the non profit corporation.
 Just a small portion Of the advertising budget of each busi- nessman, diverted to this com mon effort will enable the As sociation to make the tourist in dustry the biggest dollar volume business in Alaska Chadwick said.
Seward seaport record., 1952-03-21
naA saoo} Al Pcs'nler r April 72 end B

The Matanuska Valley Sports mans Association and the Ma t.onal Rifle Association an nounca registered shoot at Pal mer, Alaska, on April 12 and l3. Hours are from 10 am. to 10 Z. m. each day.
 This is one of 13 matches of this kind sponsored by the Ma tional Rifle Association in the entire United States. IL is the first registered shoot in the Ter ritory of Alaska.
 This shoot will be held indoors at 50 feet, with any .22 caliber rim fire rifle. Sights may be iron or scope. --:.
 Entry fees total S7.OO for all matches Anyone wishing to en- ter this shoot may do so by con tacting Chief Statistical Officer Marie Westcnbarger. Star Route. Anchorage, on or before April 8.
Seward seaport record., 1952-03-21
New Coal Production Plan Outline

consumption. Beyond the need for local consumption, l think al the present time when our nation is expanding billions of dollars in the rehabilitation of foreign countries that i, might Je an on- portunity to del -iCp a trade for Alaska coal"
 The following plan has been worked out among representa- tiVes of the Office of Territories, the Geological Survey, the Blu reau of Mines, the Bureau of Land Management, the Defense Solid Fuels Administration, the Navy Department and the Air Force:
 l. A coal analysis laboratory at Anchorage will be opened about April 1 by the Bureau of Mines with chemist and an as sistant assigned to this work. Al Additional Health and Safety Of ficer will be provided for the agency's Alaska Mining Division.
 2. The Navy will award con tracts early this year to permit the development of existing properties as well as new mines during the mining season. Under
Seward seaport record., 1952-03-21
PRIVATE BLATCHFORD SERVING IN KOREA

With the 45th Infantry Divi- sion in korca-Pvt. Peter o. s. Rlatchford of Homer, Alaska, is serving in Korea with the 18th Infantry Division.
 The Oklahoma National Guard unit. now filled with men from all sections of the United States, arrived on the Korean battle front late in 1851 after extensive training on Hokkaido, Japan.
 Private Blatchford, a riflen1an in the 45th Division, served as a member of the 34th Infantry Regimental Combat Team in Japan before his transfer to the 45th Division on Feb. 6, 1852.
 Blatchford has also served with the 11th Airborne Division and the 187th Airborne Division in Korea and Japan.
Seward seaport record., 1952-03-21
Washe+eria Opened For Business

Stewards first venture in the popular run-it-yourself laundry field is now in operation on Fourth Avenue.
 Mrs. Mabel Lohman and her partner. C. W. tBudD Lowell, opened the Mabel's Laundromat in the basement of Harding 5 Cafe where the Legion Club was formerly located. The now busi- ness has five automatic washers and two differs The number of machines will be increased as rapidly as business warrants.
 Shortage of electrical current keeps the business closed during several afternoon hours, but the laundry will be open evenings until 10 o'clock.
 Many housewives have been asking for Washeteria service for several years in Seward Mrs. Lehman venture into the ne Y business is an experiment which will be interesting to watch. Her friends are wishing her success in the venture.
Seward seaport record., 1952-03-21

the central procurement policy of the armed services, the Navy on the first of this year took over the purchase of coal in Alaska under the jurisdiction of It. Commander J. E. Moeller.
 3. The Geological Survey has designated a full-time Regional Mining Supervisor to administer and supervise mineral leasing in Alaska.
 4. Restoration of reserve units in the Matanuska coal field is now under consideration by the Geological Survey to make the land available for development by private industry.
 5. The Alaska Railroad is seek ing funds in the 1853 fiscal year for the purchase of additional rolling stock in anticipation of increased coal production.
 6. The Bureau of Mines has as signed a coal mine inspector and safety instructor at Anchorage to assist the mine safety engineer in promoting safety in the coal and metal mining industries.
Seward seaport record., 1952-03-21
VALE FAMILY RETURNS AFTER WINTER OUTSIDE

Mir. and Mrs. Marvin Viale re turned last Saturday after a three months stay in California and other points in the Pacific Northwest. They were accompa- nied by MT. and Mrs. Nils Hagen, Mrs. Viale's parents.
 They are very glad to be back home, MT, Viale said. They en- countered much rain Outside.
 MT. Viale, co-oWner and man ager of Resurrection Bay Com pany cannery was recently ap- pointed Republican district com mitteeman in Seward. He is also president of Seward Republican Club and a member of the Cham Der of Commerce.
Seward seaport record., 1952-03-21
CITY COUNCIL NEWS
Se!es Tex Mcn;es N ct Misused, C. cuncil Is old

"There is rumOr,' Mayor Lanier stated to council mem berS and observers present at the Monday night council meeting, that sales tax money is being used for other than school pur- poses because of lack of funds in the general tr>asury.'
 That the rumor is false was proved 10 persons present. Sales tax monies are earmarkCd for education, public health and wei fare and sanitation. The city's shar- in the public health pro gram, consisting of $500 per year toward the upkoep of the public health nurses depart ment and office rent for the health and welfare departments are paid from sales tax funds, as provided by ordinance. Other than this, eV-r,. .'.:Yg else is ap- piled CT the chcal bonds and school budget o..>'l year.
 T am nositivo, stated Mrs. Mildred kirkps trick, who was present, that .nc people of Sew ar1 nred lave TO fc~~ on this score.
 .- u~. unusual f~~ t'.o {" to b. running ,Nor' of funds dur in" the last qua. r of inc fiscal year which ends June 30. I had not heard this story about th" sales tax. but l am convinced that ii is unfounded
Seward seaport record., 1952-03-21
Dinner For Seoh0Wks Limited To so

The testimonial dinner in honor of the victorious Seward SeahaWkS to be held Thursday night, March 27, will be limited to 50 guests. This announcement was made by the committee chairman, Hinie Werner, Tues day.
 Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, the dinner will be at Harding's Cafe. Reservations can be made by calling Phil Harding.
 The dinner will honor the high school basketball team, their managers and Coach Don Dalberg. Speakers will be off ccrs from Fort Richardson who are interested in sports, both military and civilian,
 Each member of the team will receive a gift from the Chamber of Commerce in addition to his dinner.
Seward seaport record., 1952-03-21

A cOordinated coal production program for Alaska has been worked out following confer encees of several months among federal government agencies, ac- cOrding to Information given Delegate Bartlett last week by Secretary Chapman of the In terior Department
 Delegate Bartlett has long ad- Vocated such a program and in urging development of the coal industry in the Territory pointed out to the Secretary that by the winter of 1854 it is estimated more than one million tons of coal a year will be needed in the Alaska railbelt, the present need being between 300,O00 and 400, 900 tons a year. With the situ- ation as it is," the Delegate stat ed, many Alaskans, including myself, are concerned over the ability of the industry to expand to meet this need unless all gov ernment agencies involved CO operate and coordinate their pro grams to accomplish the end re- suit of sufficient coal for local
Seward seaport record., 1952-03-21
kenai Wa+ers To Be
 Resfocked With Fish

Roger Allen, Fish & WiIdlife Service representative, was guest speaker at the Izaak Walton League meeting at Harding $ Wednesday night. The dinner meeting was we'll attended by local sportsmen who were told that lakes and streams on the Kenai Peninsula will be re- stocked after studies are com pleted on the various streams.
 Mir. Allen showed a moving picture on Fish & Wildlife Ser vice in Alaska. He stated that the Kenai P5ninsula's share of F&WS appropriation this year is S37,000, which will be ex pended in the restocking pro gram.
Seward seaport record., 1952-03-21
Cify Council Hears Objections To
 Power Rofe Hike

After the second reading of a proposed ordinance raising cleo tric power rates in Seward at the city council meeting Monday night, the ordinance was tabled for a third reading
 The proposed raise is from five cents to six cents per kW in schedule C of the present rate structure.
 MT. Paul Nelson, administra- tive director, Seward Sanatori- um, told the council that the Sanatorium would find it ncccs- sary to discontinue city power and put in a private plant if any raise in rates should be put into effect now.
 MT Lyman Graves of the con tracing firm of Olson & Graves, advised th- assembly that pros pcctiVe home builders are con ccrneG Several have changed their plans, he said. Instead of planning on electric stoves and water heaters, builders are de ciding in favor of less expensive fuel. It would seem, MT Graves stated. "tt@. t,.l -J per cent increased rot.en"" - hn gained by the rate increase Wou1i le offset by tho lesser amcAnt Of poW-r sold or used f res;dentS replace electric water heaters and ranges.
 Several other listeners eX- pressed dissatisfaction over the sudden increase in electric bills already experi need by the raise i'll rates for water heaters.
Seward seaport record., 1952-03-21
SCHOOL SPRING CONCERT SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 2S

The music department of the Seward Public Schools will pre- sent it's annual Spring Concert on Friday, March 28, at 8 pm. in the school gymnasium, accord to Mrs. Dixon, department head.
 The program will include se- lections by the chorus, band and orchestra as well as sOloiSts Llewelyn Shuster, Anita Barr, Carol Ann Trevethan, Audney Horton, and Phillip Faulkner.
 The concert is open to the pub lie. There is no admission charge.
Seward seaport record., 1952-03-21
JUNIOR WOMEN MAKE THE MOST or IT

The Seward Junior Women s Club gathered Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Edonna Stockton to make the most of lcft-overs from their bake sale Coffee was served with the baked goods, making t worth tn charge which went into ciuo funds. ..s..---
 The next regular meeting of the Junior Women will be Tues day, March 25. at the home of Mrs. Ethel King.
Seward seaport record., 1952-03-21
Ven <Sui'de~ Resigns As Street Sun+.

A letter from Ralph Van Gull der. superintendent of the stree! department, was read at the city council meeting Monday night.
 MT. Van Guilder stated that he felt himself not qualified to continue as superintendent of streets and the water depart mcnt He did express a desire to continue with the department, hoWeV r. as labOrer.
Seward seaport record., 1952-03-21
COP CLUB TO MEET MARCH 29

The first 1852 meeting of Sew ard ', publican Club is called for next Saturday, March 29, at 8 p.Il,, in Harding's s dining room,
 Ill members and Republican party affiliate are invited to at tend tl.5 meeting.
Evening star., 1952-03-26
Cleveland Park Pupils
GET Awards for Posters

Ten Cleveland Park pupils have
been awarded certificates fol
painting posters publicizing !
scrap metal drive being conducted
by the Uptown Lions Club. the
Uptown Connecticut Avenue Busi-
Inessmen's Association and the
Connecticut Avenue Citizens AS,
|sociation.
Certificates have been presented
ito Judy Forrestel and Jan Beish.
line Of the Oyster school; Johr
Stein and Amelia Weyman Of ths
John Eaton school; Gerald Blueh.
dorm and Bart Hersh Of the Alice
Deal Junior High School: Eng Chol
Wang and Drew Barbee' Of the
Phoebe Hearst School and Et
|fIofheimer III and James Thorn
son III of the Ben Murch School
where the presentations wers
made.
The scrap metal drive wa.
aimed at meeting objections thai
"a steel shortage prevented con.
|struction of the Cleveland Parl
Memorial Library. The Fedora
Security Agency yesterday re.
leased critical materials for it
construction.
Evening star., 1952-03-26
Finch Names CoIIaday, /,
MeGarraglly in Slap Al
Primary Opposition

Joseph C. McGarraghy, chair
man of the Republican State
Committee. and Edward r. Coll
lladay. general counsel of the
Washington Board of Trade, last
night were accused of opposing
official district primaries because
they couldn't control them.
The two prominent civic leaders
were described as WheelhorseS OF
the Republican old guard in the
Board of Trade gang that's run
the city since the time of Methusa-
ilah1 by Wilbur s. Finch, ardent
home rule advocate, at q meeting
of the Burroughs Citizens Asso-
citation.
Their views on District primaries
ARE opposed by the Young Re-
publican Club. the Democrats and
the Eisenhower Republicans, Mr..
Finch said. and he expressed the
hope their hand will be forced
this time.
He and Kenneth Armstrong
told the group how, for lack of
legal primary machinery in 1910.
they were prevented from voting
las they saw At. They charged
that on the night before the elec-
ton precinct boundaries were
shifted and the polling place
changed to- the home of Joe Nc
Garraghy's law partner" where
obviously we could not vote as
we desired"
The association unanimously
supported q motion by Mr.. Arm
strong. calling on Congress to set
|up legal machinery in Washing
ton for selection Of delegates to
the national conventions.
The group. meeting in Taft
Junior High School, also voted to
testify at a Congressional hearing
lon the Capital Transit Co. to pro-
test the reduction Of service in
the area.
Mrs. Henry A. Bartlett. vice
president Of the Federation Of
Citizens Associations. challenging
company assertions that schedules
have not changed in the last year.
said that whats scheduled and
what comes are two different
things" Other members declared
the company'S MARYLAND service
was responsible for the cut.
Evening star., 1952-03-26
Tokyo Prince Gruduuted

TOKYO. Mar. 26 fP) Eight
Ieen-year-old Crown Prince Akihitc
was graduated today from the
high school section of the select
Peers School. He viii begin his
university studies at the same
school next month. Emperor
Hirohito and Empress Nagako pre-
sided over graduation exercises.
Evening star., 1952-03-26
Emery PTA Luncheon

The annual spring luncheon Of
the Emery School PTA win be held
at noon tomorrow In the school,
Lincoln road and S street NE.
Evening star., 1952-03-26

WASHINGTON. GMc Truck cooch Division. 80 IN" ST. Me-
WASHINGTON Sheriff Motor Co., 900 Rhode sond Ave. Me-
GAITHERSBURG MD. King Motor Co., Diamond Avenue
WHEATON, MD Trionse Service Center z4z7 Reedie Place
ALEXANDRIA, VA. Central MOTOR Co, 1901 oronoco Street
Evening star., 1952-03-26

TTERR's great new Package Delivery Chassis that
i drives without clutching or gearshifting- truck
that will save time and money in all types Of door.to
door service.
It is equipped with four.speed Dual Range Hydra
Matte Transmission similar to the worlds first fully
automatic truck drive used in the Armys NJ 135 all
purpose vehicles, built by GMC.
This exclusive Dual.Range feature provides this
GNC with three speeds for city operation : four
speeds for boulevard and country driving. You simply
select the range, step on the gas and steer = the
Evening star., 1952-03-26

HydraMatc Drive shifts for itself automatically
This means faster schedules and less driver fatigue It
prevents shocloading of transmission, drive line and
rear axle-reduces maintenance increases truck life.
Power is supplied by sturdy GMC valve-in-head
engine. And in every detail from bumper to bumper,
you will find the extravalue features that make
GMCs frst-choice of 50 many operators today.
As your GMC dealer, we invite you to come in and
get the full particulars. It's the latest proof that GC
sets the pace in truck progress.
Evening star., 1952-04-24
Marriage License
Applications

Under D. G. lGaD, couples must
apply for a marriage license on
one day, tDait three full days and
receiue the license on the fifth
day. Sundays and, holidays are
counted the same as other days.
Frank Heitz, 20, Cabin John, Nd, and
~, Catherine. Curto, IS. 715 14th st. Sc.
william Rhyme, 20, SPRUCE Pine, N. G.. and
Richard Cummings, 25. Hyattsville, Md, and
Jane Gray. 22. Chevy Chase, Md.
Billy PaipteT bat6 # 2g and Martha shiDman
David Painter, Il, and Iva Rice. 16, both
PIKE Fass SS Isl BqESank 9n k: st. ss. and
Humzell Williams. 20. :eIo + st. .s.w.
Peter 0iiS' Iiverisht asi 80, and Barbara Bauman.
La%fenee VIZ ee'f A IT. =! !ss'1nsGe nnSG Ma g. ne.
Barnard Terry. 20, 1915 18th st. se.. and
Mary sheehan. 10. 1852 independence
Francis johnson. jr.. 81. GEORGETOWN.
Mass. and Patricia Ryan, ~. 3l7 st.
Alexander Halperin. 45. 1855 New Hamp-
shire ave. NV, and Myrtle Ives, "a,
1859 Harvard st. NV.
Veronica Bayus. 20, Baltimore. Md.
70. both Of 1900 E st. Sc.
Georse LuecKer. 80, and Eleanor Rougon,
20, both OF Suitland, Md.
and Antoinette Coleman, IL, 1446
Corcoran st. NV.
Joseph Iercha, lr., "a, Chester. Pa, and
Jonn Rodock, IT.. Al, 314 7th st. me-,
and Ladonna Anderson. 80, 1915 K st.
NV.
George Crouch, So, 1907 Quincy ct. NV,
end Mary Davis, Al, 1925 7th st. NV.
William Howard, 80, SOIL 44th St NV,
and Joyce Perry, 81, Bethesda. Md.
James Smith, IL, 211O 14th st. NV, and
Rose Coleman, 20, 1424 w st. NV.
Dolan Reynolds, 81. and Hazel Wilson, 50,
both Of Baltimore.
Evening star., 1952-04-24

ton Metropolitan Area are asso-
ciated with the other three in
putting on the show.
Plans are being prepared, with
the assistance of Andrews Air
Force personnel. to handle a crowd
Of 100, 900 or more. For the past
four years the crowd has fallen
below the 100000 mark only once.
Last year the Air Force police esti-
mated that $4,000 attended, un-
favorable weather keeping many
away.
There will be a total Of 26 events
on the program, including for the
first time the recently approved
radio-controlled competition in
which only the gas capacity of the
plane limits the time the plane
stays aloft.
The present worlds record for
sustained flight is held by a Rus
sian who kept his plane aloft for
% minutes. This year, for the
first time. the FEC has granted
permission to use a shortwave
channel for radio-controlled model
plane flying and some interesting
Icontests are anticipated.
Evening star., 1952-04-24
Two New York Youths Enter
Model Air Show Here June IS

Donald Elkort. 18- year old
student at New York University
and Vito Gagliano Of New York
City, also 18, became the two most
remote entrants today in the Sew
enth Annual National Capital
Model Air Show June IS al
Andrews Air Force Base.
Donald will compete in Glass A
free fight gas. towline glider and
IPAA load events. Vito has entered
Class VA, Class A and Glass 3
free flight gas.
The classif1cations in the various
events are based on the size Of the
motors. In the free flight classes
a limited supply of gas is pro-
vi6ed to take the planes aloft
after which they soar on their own
without power. The motors can
run no more than Is seconds.
The show is sponsored by the
National Capital Air Show, a cor
Iporation directed by representa-
tlves Of the National Airport Club
the Veterans of Foreign Wars and
The Evening Star. This year the
Exchange Clubs Of the Washing
Evening star., 1952-04-24
S11O,714 Tax Lien Filed
Against Lee A. Green

CUMBERLAND, Md, April 23-
The Federal Government slapped
a $110,714.67 tax lien yesterday
against Lee A. Green, q 53-year-
old Cumberland man already in
difficulty with State and Federal
authorities.
Green, now in the Allegany
County jail. was sentenced to a
year in the house of correction and
fined $1,000 Tuesday after plead
ing guilty to two charges of illegal
slot machine operation.
He recently was indicted by the
Federal Grand jury in Baltimore
for Understanding his income
in 1945-48 by $4,000 and evadine
$31,707 in Federal income taxes.