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Evening star., 1953-12-27
Lee Shubert

There was what Lee Shubert himself would
have called good theater" in the fact that he
died .on Christmas. His secret of success was
to be found in the Shakespearean principle of
suiting the action to the word-and both to
public notice. The merchandise he had to sell
was ideas translated by popular approval into
rich realities He liked to think of himself as
a wizard, capable of working magic for the
triumphed-not for single season but fire.
Quently for decades on end, as in the instances
of Blossom Time" and THE Student Prince"
Mr.. Shubert's biography is dramatic read
ing. One of three brothers who started their
joint career in Syracuse in 1885, he was
Broadway manager while yet in his teens. That
meant conflict with the Klaw g. Erlanger
combination" which dominated the CONNER
cial side of the American stage. The fight con-
tinued until 1922 when Mister Lee" and his
surviving brother, Mister ]. j." emerged
victorious Many other battles, however, ended
less brilliantly-among them the teams fruit
less attempt to dictate to newspaper theater
critics, against whom they waged war for years.
But Mr.. Shubert was much more than a
professional manipulation of theatrical proper
ties. Self-educated and not truly a scholar,
he nevertheless developed thorough knowl-
edge of the arts of the stage on an inter-
national scale. His taste improved with expert
ence until he was an authentic connoiSSeur
of theSpian and literary values. Small in size,
plain in appearance, possessed of peppery
temper yet suave and tactful when he chose
so to be, he added a distinctive personality
to the Times Square scene which he loved.
Evening star., 1953-12-27
By Frederick Brown Harris
Minister, Foundry Methodist Church;
Chaplain. United States Senate.

description Of the raw material out
of which many Of the first Christians
were made. It was not "Stop" sign
in a piouS resolution which changed
Peter from sand to rock, Augustine
from one whose eyes were full of lust
to one whose eyes saw God and the
McAuley, the weakling and drunkard.
to one of modern twice-born men.
A household magazine, in an article
on Lighting the Home" had this to
say: do not have blazing light in
the living room, as though it were
the waiting room of the Grand Central
Station. Rather, put few small lights
around so that there shall be light
at the center and mystery at the
fringe With our eyes upon those
directions, shall we say: Be it resolved,
that with all my getting in the months
ahead, will cultivate faith that will
give light at the center of my life.
And will daily gaze with reverential
awe at the mystery on the fringe. In
such life will be found power to
become.
And shall we say that, with our own
lives thus illumined, with q resolution
we nsver have known before, we will
register this vow: Be it resolved. that
we will help demolish the evils of
communism by demonstrating the glo-
ries of democracy. This is the supreme
hour for America to realize that our
victory never will be won simply by
hating the accursed thing whose lair
is the Kremlin. We must practice the
sacredness OF human personality here
and now. While Russia denies it and
proves her vicious faith by callous and
cruel deeds, we must incarnate our
lnvlncible creed. If all we have is
hatred for anything that denied our
creed we simply get down in the ditch
with our sworn enemies.
Be 1t, therefore, resolved that we will
march with trumpets and banners on
the highway of democracy. In the
words OF great lover of government
OF and by the people, I'VE must have a
vibrant, dynamic democracy in which
we believe more strongly and love more
dearly than we hate any totalitarian
ism" We suggest that we make our
O"A Vic AAOoC SCAII1IlS De IL reSOlVeQ''
we know of in modern literature. It
embodies all We have been trying to
say. 1t was written by the poet Edwin
Markham on his 82d birthday, and
he titled it "A Look Ahead" Here is
his Be-It-Resolved:
/ am done aDith the years that auere: /
am quits.
am done tCith the dead and old:
They are mines 1Uorked out. I hare
delUed in their pits.
haze SaOed their grain of gold.
NoiU turn to the future for ,pine and
bread,
haze hidden the past Odieu.
laugh. and lift hands to the years
ahead
Come on, an, ready for voul
Evening star., 1953-12-27

bashful boy had to walk the whole
length of the room to make obeisance.
. Waiting had not yet been i'm
ported from France, but country dances
and the Virginia reel kept the merry,
motley throng in perpetual motion. At
intervals servants, with huge trays
filled with glasses of lemonade, small
cakes and simple ice cream, made their
slow way among the crowd"
Quoting the London Chronicle. The
Star Of December IL, 1908, said I'VE
have re-
ChorIes Dickens and ceived a let
Contemporary Authors ter written
by Alfred
Tennyson Dickens, who has lived in
Melbourne for many years. AS the eld-
est surviving son Of Charles Dickens, he
strongly protests against a paragraph
copied INTO the commonwealth papers
from some London source alleging that
Dickens, who never liked Thackeray,
told o friend he could see nothing to
admire in one Of Thackeray's novels
that was being serially published at the
time A. T. Dickens, with every possi-
BILE confidence, gives this statement o
most emphatic contradiction. He recalls
the fact that his father was the chief
mourner at Thackeray's funeral In
'Kensal-Green, and also wrote Q bio
graphical sketch Of Thackeray in the
Cornhill Of January, 1864, which did
full justice to the genius and merits Of
the author Of Vanity Fair" and Pen
dennis."' Mr.. Dickens adds that many
time he heard his father speak in the
most glowing terms Of Thackeray's
wonderful versatility. More than this.
can truthfully say that never heard
him make use Of any unkind or indis-
Greet expression in regard to any au-
thor or authoress Of his time"
Evening star., 1953-12-27
Dr.. Mossodeqhs Historic GLORY

The quality of Iranian mercy was SurpriS-
tngly generous in the three-year prison SEN
tence imposed on former Premier Mossadegh
after his conviction on charges of treason and
rebellion For seven weeks the weepy and talka-
tive old politician had harangued and haraSSed
the fve-man military tribunal considering 13
counts of treasonable nature against him. In
the background was a country that had been
brought to the brink of political and economic
collapse during % months of MoSSadegh rule.
The prosecutor before the court had asked the
death penalty.
Although several of the charges against DR..
Mossadegh involved his orders and personal
actions against Shah Reza Pahlevi, it was a
letter from the young ruler to the tribunal that
apparently had important effect in the decision
to impose a relatively light sentence.
Interestingly, and perhaps of some signif-
icance at this particular moment, the Shah
based his appeal for mercy toward the convicted
man on "the services rendered by DR.. Mossa-
deeh during his first year as Premier in connec-
tiOn with naturalization of the oil industry,
which is desired by the whole nation and is con-
flrmed and supported by the monarchy itself"
A British diplomatic mission, the first in Te-
heran since relations between the British and
Iranian governments were abruptly terminated
by DR.. Mossadegh more than a year ago. arrived
In the 1ranlan capital on the very day that SEN
tence was passed on the former Premier. It's
most important job will be to prepare the way
for reopening negotiations on the oil contro-
versy. Actually, British spokesmen recognized,
before negotiations were broken off, the right
of naturalization, and the deadlock really set
in over disagreement on a formula for compen-
sation. Presumably, there will be no new Brit
ish effort to deny the naturalization right, and
the Shahs remark in his letter to the court may
have been included as deliberate reminder of
the Iranian attitude.
AS for the picturesque old doctor politician,
his punishment probably is adequate. What
ever damage he did his country, there did not at
the time seem to be purposely evil design to
his behavior. Imposition of the death penalty
probably would have martyrized him; exile
would have left him too free for further maneu-
vering The government of General zahedi has
displayed considerable firmneSS in dealing with
internal political intrigue and has indicated
good will as far as reaching some reasonable
agreement on the oil dispute. DR.. Mossadegh
should be securely located for solitary contem-
plation of what he calls his historic glory"
Evening star., 1953-12-27
Gifts for the Church

It has seemed to me that some or
dained minister might have long since
given voice to the thought that the
American people in particular would
do well to pause and reflect on the
fact that December Is is the birthday
of Jesus. the Son of God; that those
who came to see Him as an infant-on
that December night 1858 years ago
were motivated from within to bring
gifts in token of their homage to the
long awaited Savior. And although
there were gifts from those who gladly
gave of their finest treasures, the Wild
oW'S mite was just as acceptable in the
sight of the Lord. If we accept and
believe the Holy Writ, those who
brought gifts to the Christchild did so
simply because it seemed fitting and
proper for Gods creatures to leave a
token in commemoration of the coming
of the Messiah. like to believe that
each token was left by the giver with
no thought of personal gain.
During the centuries since the cruci-
fixion, mankind has practically gone
into reverse with respect to the true
meaning of Christmas. Instead of CIV
ing to His church on the anniversary
of His birth, the average person in this
world of today has become accustomed
to the practice of exchanging gifts
with relations. friends and certain ac-
Guaintances. Presents are given to a
chosen few, such as wives and chill
dren-and to those who may be in a
position to confer favors. I suppose
the average person who attends church
services on Christmas Day obeys the
urge-whether from within or without
to put an extra amount in the collec-
ton plate. While do not condemn the
present-day practice of exchanging
gifts and giving presents to loved ones
Evening star., 1953-12-27
Letters to The Star.

in memory Of the birth of Christ, do
think each Of us should let His church
be the recipient of the most we can
give-flrSt.
0. E. Cleveland.
Evening star., 1953-12-27

Around him rose the playhouses he owned or
operated. Thousands of his contemporaries
were glad to acknowledge him prince of show
business Such man is sure to be remembered
Evening star., 1953-12-27

Pen-ndn1eS may be used If letters carrv
10riters' correct names and addresses.
All letters are subject to condensation.
The Nome nugget., 1953-01-19
Tundrabirds Score 18th Win As Nome Nanooks
 Bow to 23rd EclatS 37-34
By HERB WILLIAMS

The 32nd Tundrabirds stretched their current winning streak to 13 games as they downed the CAP 45-32 last Friday night in the first game of the doubleheader.
 The Nome Nanooks fell before the 23rd Eclats in the second tilt 37-34.
 Les Bronson'S CAP team made a game of it for three quarters before losing out to the mighty 32nd. The score was tied 8-8 in the first quarter, but the Tundra birds edged ahead by halftime 20-l5. Midway in the third quar- ter the 32nd broke the game wide open with several quick baskets and then in the final period hit for 13 points while limiting the CAP to g as they won 45-32.
 McCarty paced the winners with 12 points followed by Walton with 8, Howell 2, Iorio 6, Litman 5, Donnelly 4 and Goodwin 8. For the CAP, Kliest 8, Damn ', Harrison 5, Longley 4, Levesque and Kramer each, Mcclure 2, Dunbacker one.
 The Nanooks jumped to a quick 8-3 lead in their tilt with the 23rd Eclats and where ahead 16-15 at the half. Then in the third quar- ter as they cooled off, the 23rd got hot and grabbed the lead 29-22. In the final period the Nanooks made their bid to win but fell short by a 37-34 margin.
 Freer led the 23rd with 1O, Baumgartner g, Cooper ', Lezar 5, Allen 4, and Lenen 2. For the High School, Swanberg g, Larsen 8, Bell, Sahlin and Willoya points each, Olsen and Greene 2.
 Tuesdays game at ' will see 142nd Radar vs. the 23rd Eclats and at 8:15, Lomens plays the Tundrabirds.
The Nome nugget., 1953-01-19
INAUGURATION DAY TOMORROW

Alaska joins the AS states in celebrating Inaugu- ration Day tomorrow. Never has Alaska been more hopeful or has it's future been bright than it is today with the inauguration of President who has already shown his personal interest in this vast terri tory and it's many unique problems and needs.
 The fact that he came saw and conquered the hearts of AlaskanS when he visited here brings him closer to than to any other President. He became one Of us while visiting Nome when he accepted hon. orary membership in the Pioneers of Alaska Igloo No. l. He has seen with his eyes our proximity to Russia, he has the vast areas of rich mineral land and farmlands which need roads to make them accessible to new pioneers and an enduring lifeline connecting all of Alaska to it's future sister States
 Working with delegate, Bob Bartlett, whose experience through the past 12 years will serve him well under the administration, Alaska is looking forward to a era
 The Nugget, for the people of Northwestern Alaska sends best wishes President Ike and Mamie they step into their job, knowing they will both do what is best for the nation and for Northand
The Nome nugget., 1953-01-19
Alaska Float Gets Shirley Burnett To Ride Dog Team

FAIRBANKS, R = Alaska will have more than a sled and dog team to represent it at President elect Eisenhower's inaugural pa- rade in Washington, DC, next Tuesday :. but it took a lot of last minute scrambling.
 A nip and tuck fight against a rigid airline schedule started when businessmen here decided late Friday night that. the Terri tory's float should have more in teresting decorations than a dog team and musher.
 So, they decided, why not send Shirley Burnett, comedy young miss who had won a number of beauty contests around the terri tory?
 But the financial picture looked dark. The businessmen got busy, and with less than four hours to go before the last Pan American plane was due to leave here, they started campaign for the cash to send Shirley on her way.
 They made it in the nick of time. In fact, Pan Am held up the plane five minutes while Shir- ley packed and rushed aboard.
The Nome nugget., 1953-01-19
SMOOTH RIDING DUE FOR US. SENATORS

WASHINGTON, B - Senators are going to be riding to and from their work more smoothly this year but that isn't guaranteed to smooth the business Of law making.
 The easier riding will be on newly laid tracks for the sen- ator's 7OO-foot monorail subway line which connects their office building with the Senate wing of the Capitol.
 The new rails have just been installed at a cost of S7,500. They are the first complete track re- placement since the monorail system was installed 40 years ago. Time had thinned the rails and rotted the ties.
The Nome nugget., 1953-01-19
Hungary Arrests Leader Of Jewish Community

BUD F E ST, Hungary, RA Hungary announced Saturday the arrest of Lajos Stoeckler, presi- dent of Hungary's Jewish com munity.
 A one sentence communique said police found a considerable quantity of dollars and Swiss francs" in the home of Stoeckler, who was described as "a former industrialiSt."
 Stoeckler had headed the Jew ish community in Hungary since the end of World War II. It is understood the community ad- ministered the funds of the Am erican Joint Distribution Commit tee since the Jewish Welfare Agency ceased to exist as an in- dependent body three years ago.
 Hungarian newspapers told the nation two days ago the nations danger from undermining activ- ities" by the ALDO, known as Joint" in Europe, was greater than in the Soviet Union.
 The newspapers here recalled that Israel G. Jacobson of Buffalo NY, last director in Hungary in AJDC,was expelled in December, 1949, but said his banishment did not mean all traces of the organ ization's activities had been re- moved
 At the time of the expulsion, the Hungarian government said Jacobson had been guilty of in discretion but twas not quite spy"
 Jacobson himself said his only activities consisted of feeding re- fugees.
The Nome nugget., 1953-01-19
Pfc. Harold K. Reece
 Ends Tour In EurOpe

VERDUN, France mn Army Pfc. Harold K. Reece, whose wife, Patricia, lives in Nome, is return ing to the United Staees after IT months in Europe
 His last assignment was in Verdun, France, where he served with the 39th Ordnance Medium Armed Maintenance Company as a truck driver.
 Reece has been in Europe since June, 1851.
 He was employed by Bon Marche of Seattle, Wash, before entering the Army in May, 1851.
The Nome nugget., 1953-01-19
Costello Asks For Parole

WASHINGTON, R - Frank Costello, the imprisoned one-time reputed czar of big time gambling Saturday asked for parole and a hearing.
 Costello, 61, is in the Milan, Mich, federal correctional insti- tuition serving an 18-month term for contempt of Congress. His conviction was based on his re- fusal to answer questions before the Senate crime investigating committee.
 New trouble developed for Cos tello in New York when the gov ernment filed tax liens against any of his assets to collect $486,- 722 alleged unpaid taxes. The sum covers government claims for 1941 through 1945, with interest and penalties.
The Nome nugget., 1953-01-19
ALASKA AIRLINES

From Anchorage: Jack Peck, John Cooley, Pvt. Wm. Schroder, MT. and Mrs. George Nelson, MT. and Mrs. Donald Wager, M/Sgt. Leroy Adams.
 From Unalakleet: Henry Bahr, Clarence Lockwood.
 To Anchorage: Don Sullivan, Lawrence Williams, Edgar Rus sell, o. c: Dwyer, Ray Lewis, Jack Peck, J. Strong, Vim. Miller, Ed Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Duff field, MT. and Mrs. E. Green algh, Wm. Brookins.
The Nome nugget., 1953-01-19
JOE KEHOE BACK
 AT LAW PRACTICE

JUNEAU-Joe Kehoe, until re- gently Secretary of Alaska, began his private law practice again recently by announcing sale of 19 acres of land in Skagway, owned by Father Gallant, to a group of Fairbanks men. The property was sold by the priest, his client, for S3O,OOO, he said.
The Nome nugget., 1953-01-19
Grand Jury Reports Washington Has Critical Narcotics Situation

WASHINGTON, tR - Washing ton has a critical narcotics pedal ing situation, a federal grand jury says.
 The jury reported to the US. District Court, after sitting al- most a year. Speaking mostly of conditions before it began its work, it said narcotics were being sold on some street corners "as openly as the daily newspaper. !"
 The Federal Bureau of Narcot- ics was criticized for flax" en- forcement and the metropolitan police narcotics squad for ''inade- quate" measures.
 In recent months a million-dol- lar-a-year peddling organization was smashed and it's leaders con- victed. The chief of the police departments narcotics squad and his chief aide have been indicted on charges of bribery and con- spiracy.
 "The situation remains criti- cal" the jury said.
The Nome nugget., 1953-01-19
POLAR POOL TOURNAMENT
 CHAMP TO PLAY EXHIBITION GAME WITH AL LAMEREAU

The annual Polar Bar Pool Tournament has been announced to start this Saturday night at the Polar Bar.
 Last years tourney winner, Vern Perry, will be on hand to defend his title, and this years winner will play an exhibition game with Al Lamereau.
 It is urged that all entries be in by Saturday evening.
The Nome nugget., 1953-01-19
N o T I C E

N. o IT C E First meeting of the Nome Jul nior Police will be held Jan. 20 al 4:00 pm. al the City Hall.
 Clyde Glass.
 Chief of Police
The Nome nugget., 1953-01-19

Many of the dwellings of primi- tive man both in the very ancient past and today are fashioned of sticks plaStered with mud.
The Nome nugget., 1953-09-21
JACK KELLS DIES

Jack Kells passed away this morning at the MIMI Hospital.
 Kells, who was about 61 years old, was the watchman at the Quianna Club and had been in jured in a fall down the back steps of the club late last week. At that time he was taken un- conscious to the hospital and he never regained consciousness.
The Nome nugget., 1953-09-21
Dan Camp Dies In California

Dan Camp, pioneer resident of Nome, who since his retirement several years ago has made his home in La Mesa near San Diego, passed away yesterday at the age of 86.
 He was a past master of Anvil Lodge and active here for many years in several branches of the Masonic Lodge, the Pioneers of Alaska and in civic projects.
The Nome nugget., 1953-09-21
Commissioner Bockman And Marshal Kelliher Return From Nunivak

The US. Commissioner, Helen Bockman, accompanied by Mau- rice Kelliher, deputy marshal, made a flight to Nunivak Island last week where Frank ShavingS was sentenced to six months in jail for disturbing the peace.
 While at Nunivak the commis- sioner observed the loading of reindeer meat for Nome and other ports aboard the MS. North Star. Mrs. Bockman said the manner in which the carcasSes were handled is very interesting. The meat is kept frozen and neatly stacked in clean, well-painted storage build ings and are transferred from the shore to the barge by an overhead tram. The freezing plant is in charge of Fred Chase.
 Bockman and Kelliher also stopped at Hooper Bay where Ike and Carl Tall were given six months sentences for disorderly conduct. At Chevak, James Ma thias and Ed Francis were each sentenced to six months in jail.
The Nome nugget., 1953-09-21

Fine Job Printing at fhe Nugget
The Nome nugget., 1953-09-21
PAN AMERICAN AIRWAYs

Arriving Saturday were Henry Harm, J. Oksoktaruk, Don Roach, Vera Nelson, Herbert Kagoona.
 Departing for Fairbanks were: Mary Ashenfelter, Charles Jones, Lester Cox, Gerald O'Connor, A. L. Williamson, Charles Eager strom, James Louck, James Craw- ford, R. Griddle, w. Steinhower, Pete Sather, Pearse Walsh.
The Nome nugget., 1953-09-21
A.N.G. Encampment At Dexter Moves Into End Week Intensive Training

Alaska National Guard units from Little Diomede and King Is land moved into their second week of intensive reconnaissance, intelligence reporting, and small unit combat training today under the able direction of M/Sgt. David Trantham and It. William Shep- herd.
 Present at the Dexter encamp- ment were:
 Paul Anowlic, Michael Okpe- aluk, Edward Penatac, Paul Soo- look, Oscar Ahkinga, Roy Ok pealuk, Walter Kazingnuk, Ignas titus Annayoc, Joseph Iyuhuk, Walter Kiminock, Davis Menad- look, Edward Muktoyuk, Paul Nattanguk, Paul Omiak, Charles Penata, Robert Soolook, John Taxac, Stanley Ahkvaluk, Patrick Aissona, Walter Menadlook, John Ayec, Paul Kunnuk, Orville An kinga, John Kiminock, IT,, John McLuke, and Rogert Slwooko.
 Guard officers from Juneau ex- pressed satisfaction with the pro- gress of the units, which for the most part are composed of men attending their first encampment.
The Nome nugget., 1953-09-21
ALASKA AIRLINES

To Anchorage: Capt. J. Moore, Dr. Schiller, Don McGee, H. Por- ter, H. L. Gould, c. A. Nasty, Cal Smith, Don Goodman, I. and E. Little, Tim Jackson, Cpl. A. L. Young.
 From Anchorage: H. o. White, Cal White, Irene and Edith Little, Herman Porter, T. O. Abbate, s. A. Francis, Robert Arwin, D. w. Dean.
 From Unalakleet: Carl and Ike Tall, James Matthias, Edward Francis, Frank Shavings, M. Kel- liner, Helen Bockman, Thomas Burke.
The Nome nugget., 1953-09-21
MIMI HOSPITAL

Admitted: Mrs. Maurice Kelli- her and Jack Kells.
 Discharged: Arthur Nuglene, John Norbert and Grace Menad- look.
The Nome nugget., 1953-09-21
EARL COOPER NAMED TO LEAD ROLE IN HARVEY"

ANCHORAGE-J. Earl Cooper has been named for the leading part as "Elwood P. Dowd" in the forthcoming Alaska Community Theater production of Harvey" !"
 Cooper is well known for his superb performances in previous Anchorage Little Theater sue cesses.
 Ledal Blanks at The Nome NldQe$
The Nome nugget., 1953-09-21
Son Born 10 Maurice Kellihers

MT. and Mrs. Maurice Kelliher are the parents of a son, Patrick, born Sept. IS and weighing 10 pounds, II ounces. Patrick is the third son for the Kellihers.
 MT. Kelliher is with the U. S. Marshals Office here.
The Nome nugget., 1953-09-21

Pete Sather. Well-known retired mining man, is visiting with his son and daughter and grandchil- dren in Seattle.
The Nome nugget., 1953-09-21

Don Roach of the Fairbanks of flee of PAA is filling in here for a couple of weeks while Jim Walsh is on vacation.