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Evening star., 1953-07-16
Professor Is Suspended
For Avoiding Quiz on Reds
eY he AsseeLated Pres.

BURLINGTON, VT, July 16.-
DR.. Alex p. Novikoff was sus-
pended from the University of
Vermont faculty today for ignor-
ing an ultimatum to answer a
Senate committees questions
about communism.
The 40-year-old associate pro-
fessor Of biochemistry had been
given until last midnight by the
university trustees to agree to
tell the Senate (Jenner) Internal
Security subcommittee about his
activities prior to l948 when he
came to the university.
G. Richard Hopwood, univer-
sity public relations director,
said he waited until midnight
but received no word from the
professor.
Dr. Novikoff last April testi-
f1ed before the Jenner commit
tee that he has not been a Com
munist since 1948. He refused,
however, to answer committee
questions about his activities
prior to that year.
Evening star., 1953-07-16
Hungarian Woman Loses
In Freedom Flight
By the Associassd Press

VIENNA, Austria, July Is (P.
"A Hungarian woman who was
severely injured in a daring es-
cape through the Iron Curtain
was reported better" today in
an Austrian hospital.
She was Mrs. Eva Kapus, sis
ter-in-law of the son of retired
Maj. Gen. william S. Key, of
Oklahoma City.
With her husband and 6-year-
old daughter, Mrs. Kapus fled
Communist Hungary over the
week end but lost one foot when
q Hungarian border guard threw
a grenade at the family.
Despite this, they managed to
cross the barbed wire on the
Austrian Hungarian frontier.
Evening star., 1953-07-16
Adonis Ends Term,
Faces New CHARGES
BY the Assoeioted Press

TRENTON, N. j., July 16.-
Smiling, natty and wise-cracking,
kingpin gambler Joe Adonis
emerged from State Prison to-
day after serving almost 26
months of a gambling sentence.
II can recommend this place
to my best friends" he quipped
to reporters as he sauntered
from the prison in custody of
United States Marshal William
Kish. who had new charges for
Adonis to face.
Mr.. Kish took Adonis to the
Evening star., 1953-07-16
BIust Kills Four

4 PESCARA. Italy, July Is P).
-Four workers were killed yes
terday when a gunpowder plant
at nearby Francavilla AL Mare
exploded. The cause was unde-
termined,
Evening star., 1953-09-13
Kansas Jury Indicts
Builders and Union
In Antitrust Case
BY the Associoted Press

KANSAS CITY. Sept. 12.-An
indictment charging contract
ors' association and a labor union
with illegal combination in re-
straint of trade was returned to-
day by a Jackson County grand
jury.
Charged with entering into a
trust to limit competition in the
electrical trade were the Ma
tional Electrical Contractors As
sociation and the Electrical
Workers Union, Local No. 124,
AFL and certain of their officers.
The jury went into session
shortly after a congressional
committee spent five days here
to obtain testimony on labor
strife in the greater Kansas City
area.
Individuals named in today's
indictment were j. A. Scheffer,
local manager of the contractors
association; Andrew Harvey,
business agent of the union local,
and Robert F. Jones, Albert Karl,
Albert Sullivan. Martin Silvey
and Joe Morasch, executive board
members of the union.
The indictment charged the
defendants entered into an
agreement 'in the tranSporta-
ton, manufacture, purchase and
sale and to control and limit
competition in the electrical
trade"
Orville L. Ring. president and
business agent of the AFL team
sters. Local No. Sal, who was
indicted last week on two counts
of embezzlement from the union
and on two counts of second de-
gree robbery. was named yeSter-
day in additional indictments
charging him with felonious as
sault and two counts of alleged
Justification of union records.
He is free on bonds totaling $12,-
500.
In it's final report the jury
said "power-seeking" labor lead
ers here have adopted the rule
of the gun. the fist and the club"
Evening star., 1953-09-13
New Plastic Air Filter
Uses Stutic Electricity

AKRON. "A new washable
plastic electrostatic air filter is
being marketed that will trap
and hold the finest pollen, SCOT.
and dust particles by static elec-
tricity.
The filter is said to remove
400 per cent more fine dirt from
forced-air heating and air-con-
ditioning systems than ordinary
filters. 1t can be washed and
used again.
Evening star., 1953-09-13

Municipal Court Judge Milton
S. Kronheim, jr., on charges of
driving at unreasonable speed
on the wrong side of the street
July "a. Judge Kronheim gave
Hull a 90-day jail term on the
speeding charge and sentenced
him to pay a 5000 fine or serve
so days in jail on the other
charge. Bond was set at $4,000
for each offense. pending appeal.
Federal Judge Alexandria Holtz-
off issued a writ and set the
hearing for Wednesday.
Evening star., 1953-09-13

cottage, with his head and body
battered, and a handkerchief
stuffed down his throat.
Mr.. Tilzer said O'Hara had
worked in the resort area and
had told the two men that Mr..
Present always carried large
sums of money with him.
O'Hara had been held for the
last several days as a material
witness and State and city po-
lice picked up Terrigno and Rico
today in their homes.
Evening star., 1953-09-13
Youths Admit Killing
And Robbing Butcher
ey the Assocloted Press

NEW YORK, Sept. 12.-Three
youths have confessed to the
MISREPRESENTATION Staying of
Israel Present, 48, wealthy butch
er, at his Catskill Mountain sum-
mer home, authorities said today
They obtained $3.50 in cash, a
$4,000 diamond ring and a wrist
watch. Bronx Assistant District
Attorney George Tilzer said.
Mr.. TilZer said Th o m S
Evening star., 1953-09-13
Boys Admit 30 Thefts,
Murtinsburg Police Soy
By the Associufed Press

MARTINSBURG, w. Va, Sept
12.-City police said today they
have rounded up four juveniles
who confessed to about 30 rob-
berries in Martinsburg and vicin-
ity during the past 6 months.
Sergt. Kenneth Cushwa said
the youngsters, two of them 13
years old, one II and the fourth
8. will be taken before Judge
D. H. Rogers in Juvenile Court
next week,
Evening star., 1953-09-13
Driver Files Court Plea That $4,000 Bond Is Hiqh

A hearing is scheduled to be
held on a habeas corpus petition
Wednesday in the United States
District Court for the District
of Columbia to determine
whether bond of $4,000 set in
Municipal Court pending a mo-
torist's appeal from two traffic
convictions is excessive.
The petition was filed yeSter-
day for Clyde B Hull, colored,
of the HOO block of Thirteenth
street NV, by his counsel.
Eugene w. La Rochelle.
Hull was convicted Friday by
Evening star., 1953-09-13

O'Hara, IT; Matthew Terrigno,
81, and Raymond Rico, %, all
of the Bronx, drove to Month
cello specifically to rob Mr.. Pres
ent because they believed he
was IAN easy touch"
Mr.. Present, known as a free
spender." was president of the
Brooklyn Kosher Butchers AS
sociation and operated market
in the Catskills.
He was found dead Labor Day
morning, on the lawn of his
Evening star., 1953-09-13
Mrs. Elliott Appointed
Mortinsburg Librurion
Special Dispatch to The Sto'

MARTINSBURG, w. Va, Sept.
12.-Mrs. Howard Elliott was
named Martinsburg city librarian
by the City Council last night
on recommendation of the
Library Commission.
Mrs. Elliott, who has been an
assistant for the past four years,
will assume her duties October /,
succeeding Mrs. Philip Steck,
resigned. Mrs. Elliott is a
graduaSG of Shepherd College.
Seward seaport record., 1953-07-31
HEALTH SURVEY TEAM TO BE HERE AUGUST 26

The health survey team, work ing under contract between the Department of Interior and the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, is now in the Territory.
 The survey results from re- quests directed to Douglas Me Kay, Secretary of Interior, by the Alaska Legislature and by many individuals in the Terri tory. The agreement between Pittsburgh University and the Interior Department provides for the collection and analysis of available data on the general health and hospital problems of the native and contiguous white population. Particular emphasis will be placed on studies on tu- berculosis, pneumonia, maternal and child health and crippled children's services.
 The team is to arrive in Sew ard and points on the Peninsula August 26. They will leave the next day by ship for Sitka.
Seward seaport record., 1953-07-31
Senotor Hugh Butler Gets lnvifafion

Senator Hugh Butler, Repub- lican from Nebraska and the strongest opponent to Alaska's statehood, will visit Alaska this month. The Seward Chamber of Commerce has issued a cordial invitation to visit this city and to discuss affairs other than statehood with Seward residents.
 Senator Butler is chairman of the powerful Insular Affairs Committee in Congress which controls much of the economic interests in the Territory.
 This is not the first visit of the Senator from Nebraska. He visited here in August 1947. Since people from his home state of Nebraska were recent guests here. and seemed to be well pleased with Seward peo- pie, it is hoped that the Sena- tors attitude will be as warm as theirs. His party is to leave Seattle August II, according to information received today.
Seward seaport record., 1953-07-31
OES PEcns Full Week With Visit of
 S+a+eside 0fficia!

Mrs. Ruth A. Jones, Most Worthy Grand Matron of the Order of Eastern Star in the United States will be the guest of Seward Chapter next week.
 Mrs. Jones will arrive Tues day morning by plane. At 1 pm. officers of Seward Chapter will honor the guest at luncheon at the home of Mrs, Troy Rogard The menu is to be all Alaskan.
 At 6;3O Wednesday evening a banquet will be served in the dining hall of Seward Sanator- ium, to be followed by Chapter meeting and initiation at Ma sonic Temple.
 School of instruction will be held Thursday at pm. for off cers and members. This will be followed by a tea. On Thursday evening Rainbow will meet and hear Mrs. Jones talk on "Reli- gious Education for Youth"
 A picnic for Eastern Star and Masons will be the feature of Friday entertainment. It will be held at the Mahurin home in Forest Acres.
 Reservations for the banduet can be made by calling Jeff. 487.
Seward seaport record., 1953-07-31

bration of the Chapter birthday with the traditional birthday cake and ice cream being served at the home of Bonnie Southard on Fourth Avenue. Slides of Al aska were shown during the eve ming by Margaret Hodgkinson, president of the Seward Chap ter, and Miss Vetter spoke to the group regarding her tour plan of the Territory.
 On Wednesday vening a work shop was held at the Erwin home in the Cliff Addition. Miss Vetter presented to the local Sorority many new Chapter ideas direct from the Interna- tional Office and assisted the members in setting up future Chapter plans.
 Miss Vetter spoke briefly over KIBH during an interview and explained briefly the scope of Beta Sigma Phi. Sorority sisters escorted her on a tour of the town.
 Thursday evening dinner was held at Wolfe Trail Lodge for Miss Vetter and Committee work shop forums followed at the Ryan residence on Seventh Avenue.
 Miss Vetter was to leave here Friday for Anchorage and off cial visits with the Chapters there Her tour of the Territory will include visits in Palmer, Fairbanks, Nenana, Nome, Ju- neau, Sitka and Ketchikan.
Seward seaport record., 1953-07-31
Per Osmur Loses Supplies In
 CIcm Gu!ch Fire

Per Osmar, known to many here as a former resident, lost his quonset hut storehouse at Clam Gulch by fire Wednesday night, July IS.
 He does not know how the fire started, Osmar states. It was discovered at about pm. and n e i g h bors from miles around came to help him fight the blaze. His well soon ran dry and fire fighters were forced to carry water several miles. They were able to save the main building which is store and home, but lost the light plant and storehouse.
 Osmar valued the contents of the quonset building at $3500. It was filled with new ship ment of lubricating oil, tires, parts and some new bedding for cabins.
Seward seaport record., 1953-07-31
HEADQUARTERS SUB PORT OF SEWARD Seward, Alaska
29 July 1853

2e July 1853 Mayor Russell Painter Seward. Alaska
 Dear Sir:
 Speaking for the command here ;n Seward. I would like to express our sincere apprecia- lion to all those who aided in the attempted rescue of Pvt James Miller on 23 July 1853. The cooperation and willingness exhibited by the people of Sew ard 10 save this boys life was a credit to your city and will long be remembered by the members of this command.
 The brotherhood shown by these men exemplified 10 the army personnel at Seward the fine spirit that exists within your city. Kindly express our gratitude 10 all that helped.
 Sincerely yours.
 FRANK R. POSTMA
 lst Ii re
 Detachment Commander
Seward seaport record., 1953-07-31
MINING CONGRESS NEXT MONTH IN SEATTLE

For the first time in it's 56- year history, the American Min ing Congress will meet in Se- attle, Wash, Sept. 21-24, when the 1853 Metal and Nonmetallic Mining convention will be in session. -
 Matters important to the min ing fraternity will be discussed by leading citizens, government officials and leaders of the in- dustry from Alaska, Canada and the United States.
 Because of the importance of the mining industry to each of the areas in Alaska, many Alas kans, including some from the Kenai Peninsula, are expected to attend.
Seward seaport record., 1953-07-31
Few Show Interest In Recreation Problem

Wednesday evening, July 29, a group of parents and interest ed citizens met at Stewards Civic Center to discuss ways of i'm proving recreational facilities in the city.
 Discussion was held concern ing practical long-range pro- ject for permanent, year-round planned and supervised play for children of all ages. This might include dances, roller skating, parties, picnics, swimming, ice skating, skiing, etc. It was men, toned that older children should also take part in the planning and execution of each affair.
 It was also suggested that each organization in Seward should be invited to send dele gate to the recreational council to support plans and take infor- nation back to the organization.
 Since the first turnout was small, another m t i ng was scheduled for next Thursday night, August 6, at 8 o'clock in the Civic Center and all parents with growing children are asked to come and help with their ideas and supper A large enough group must show inter est if the plan is to materialize. Entertainment is planned and refreshments will be served at the Thursday meeting.
Seward seaport record., 1953-07-31
Sl6.500 ROLLS ROYCE ON BOARD SS ALEUTIAN

MT. and Mrs. Chester G. Moore will arrive on the Denali next Monday or Tuesday. They are touring Alaska by car Rolls Royce. This is probably the first car in its class to ever be seen in Seward.
 Several remarks have been heard about being sure to sec that maroon colored boat" taken off the ship and tried out on Seward streets.
 Although the Moores are arriv- ing on the Denali, the Rolls is aboard the A1eutian, two days later. The Moores plan to drive back to Chicago over the Alaska Highway, which will be an ex- perience indeed for the lordly Rolls Royce.
Seward seaport record., 1953-07-31
Concert Committee Schedules Meefinq; '53-'54 Plans Proceed

A meeting of the Seward Winter Concert Committee has been called for Monday evening, August 3, at 2 p.m., in the Com munity Library. All members are urged to attend.
 Inquiries of Maxim Schapiro, organizer of the Alaska Music Trails, have brought word that he is at his home in Mill Valley, California, for a brief vacation.
 His artistic activities are to continue throughout the sum- mer, however. On July 14 he ap- peared as guest artist with the New York Philharmonic Or
Seward seaport record., 1953-07-31
Wagon Wheel Goes Up sn Smoke

The Wagon Wheel, night club at the end of the Airport Road, was completely destroyed by fire Sunday, July 26.
 The place had been open for business all night, but was closed when fire was discovered at 10 am. Sunday. Seward fire trucks responded to the alarm but were unable to check the blaze. The building was a total loss.
 The Wagon Wheel was locat- cd about two miles from town with no fire fighting facilities. Owners were N. E. and Emma Wiley.
Seward seaport record., 1953-07-31
Taboo" Survives Fire Along With Typewriter

Extensive damage was sui fered in the fire Saturday night which gutted the rear apartment on the second floor of Seward Hardware building.
 The apartment was occupied by MT. and Mrs. Stan Kerka. They lost all their personal be- longings except the pet skunk, Taboo" and a typewriter. Mrs. Kerka said she had a hard time making fir e m n understand what she was talking about when she began wailing about her skunk. Finally Jim Kirk patrick calmed her down enough to tell him what it was all about, and he went in and got the skunk which has survived the experience. A registered canary belonging to a friend of the Kerka's was lost, however.
 Two volunteer firemen, Jack Kelly and Perry Stockton, were slightly injured fighting the fire.
 Some damage to other apart ments in the building and to merchandise in the store below was caused by water. The build ing is owned by Gus Johnson, a member of the Volunteer Fire Department, but he was out of town at the time.
 Mrs. Kerka said she was grate- ful to Carl Orlander who gave them place to stay until they can get settled again.
Seward seaport record., 1953-07-31
Dock. Paving & Truck Route
 Questions Arouse Townsmen

Mayor Russell Painter was asked by members of the Cham Der of Commerce Tuesday if there is any possibility of paving this year. Painter replied that there is a rather remote possi- bility of paving Third Avenue, but that it depends upon com pletion of the water line and a plan for financing the project.
 Contractors have now moved their equipment farther out the h i g way, Painter observed, which will increase the cost of such a project.
 TRUCK TRAFFIC
 Other questions brought up at the meeting were the rerouting of truck traffic and information on dock improvements.
 The Mayor also replied to these questions. A plan is being S II d d, he said, to reroute trucks over Seventh or Railroad streets to Monroe, then north to Third Avenue and out of town. With streets torn up for water mains just now, it is impossible to order traffic to follow any given route, Painter said. He promised, however, that by Sep tember 2, or the opening of the school year, trucks would be off Third and Fourth Avenues in the school block.
 DOCK APPROPRIATIONS
 In regard to appropriations for work on dock improvement, MT. Painter observed that no in formation has been received by the City other than that already published. S1, ,500,O00 was ap- propriated for Seward docks, but none of the money asked for rehabilitation of the railroad was allowed. Just what is to be done on the docks other than Investigation and survey is not known. The City Council and Chamber of Commerce are now waiting for added information.
 The statement made by the Mayor. to the effect that Stan dard Oil stopped work on Sew ard improvements, scheduled to cost S50O,000, was later denied by Company officials. A state ment from Standard Oil is ex- pected for publication in the near future.
 Jacque Roth presided at the meeting in President T. Bie's absence. More information is eX- pected for the luncheon next week, he stated.
 The only new business taken up by the Chamber of Commerce was an invitation to Senator Hugh Butler R. Nebraska, chairman of the Insular Affairs Committee and opponent to Al aska Statehood, to include Sew ard in his itinerary and visit here next month.
Seward seaport record., 1953-07-31
Field Representative Gives Pointers
 To Seward Sorority

Miss Alyce Vetter, Field Rep resentative from the Internation- al Offices of Beta Sigma Phi, arrived on the SS Alaska Tues day and has been guest of honor at round of social and business functions by the local Iota Chap ter.
 The Executive Board vel comed Miss Vetter with a lunch con at Tony's Cafe on Tuesday. A semi-formal chapter dinner was held at the Diner the same evening for members to meet her and following the dinner she joined with them in the cele-
Seward seaport record., 1953-07-31
American Legion Eree+s Flag Poles Ar Club ard Hospifal

Many people have admired the two tallest flagpoles in town, which were erected past week by Seward Post No. 5, American Legion. One is at the southwest corner of the Legion Club, the other at Seward General Hos pital, The tall poles are covered with aluminium paint which makes them very imposing,
Seward seaport record., 1953-07-31
SeWard SckooI Boarel CGIis For Bids
 On Two New Buses

A meeting of the Seward School Board is scheduled for Thursday, August 6, at 8 pm. in the school building.
 At the last meeting, bids were prepared for advertisement of purchase of two school buses for operation this winter. The Board has decided to take ad- vantage of new ruling made by the Territorial Board of Edu cation h is year, permitting Boards to operate their own transportation system,
 Bids will be opened at this meeting.
Seward seaport record., 1953-07-31
KAISER-FRAZER SALES AND SERVICE UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

Jack Langford, formerly of Oregon, has taken over man agement of the\ Kaiser-Frazer sales and service m-Seward. Langford has been in Alaska at Valdez and Big Timber on the Richardson Highway for several months.
 He has had 30 years experi- ence as a mechanic and offers repair service of all kinds at the new plant operated until recently by Mitch Faulkner of Seward.
Seward seaport record., 1953-07-31

chestra, under the baton of Pierre Monteux, at the Lewisohn Stadium in New York. He will be back in California in time to be twice soloist with the Bach Festival Orchestra during the Carmel Bach Festival, and on August 25 he will be guest ar tist at the final concert of the San Francisco Symphony's sum mer series under Arthur Fielder.
 In September Schapiro will embark on a South American tour, followed by his third tour in Europe.
Seward seaport record., 1953-07-31
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN TO MEET

The reeular dinner meeting of Business & Professional Wo- men will be held at the Diner Tuesday, August 4, at 6:15 pm.
 Subjects for discussion will be results of the investigation of the waterfall ramp and plans for the charter dinner and art show to be held in August. All members are urged to attend.
Seward seaport record., 1953-07-31

Dr. and Mrs. Russell Wagner planned to go to Anchorage Fri day to pick up son Pete, who has been Outside at the Scout Jam boree.