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The frontiersman., 1953-05-07
PALMER STUDENTS ENJOY ANNUAL PICNIC

Students of grades 2 through 12 Of Palmer School enjoyed their annual shool picnic Tuesday, May , at Granite Creek.
 Each room had prepared their own refreshments enjoyed the day roaming around the area and eating. The groups were all ac- conapanied by their teachers.
 Grades 4-5-6 will hold their picnic Wednesday, May 13 at BarTy's Lake. The popular sum- mer resort has usually been the scene of all school picnics but impossible roads prevented the older group from going there this year.
 While the students are enjoying themselves at Barry's, the lower grades will hold their own picnic on the school grounds and in the gyrnnaium. All rooms will pre- pare their refreshments.
The frontiersman., 1953-05-07
NEW HOURS AT LOCAL ACS OFFICE

Effective May 1, the local AL aska Communication System of- flee in the Neal Wright building, will be open under a change of hours, Sergeant William Raleigh announced this week.
 Week days the office will be open from 2 am. to 10 pm, Sun days and holidays the office will be open from g am. to 5 pm.
 Emergency wires may be sent by contacting the city telephone operator who will notify an ACS man. However, Raleigh pointed out, this is for emergency type wires only and not for the con gratulatory type.
 Toll calls may be made at any time through the city operator if they are called collect. all other toll calls must go through the ACS office.
 Various changes in hours are in effect throughout the ACS sys- tenn, Raleigh said.
The frontiersman., 1953-05-07
RITA Group Invited
 To Joint Meeting Al Ghugiak May 10

Committee members of the Pal mer Rural Telephone association journied to Chugiak Friday night, April 10 to meet with a group from that community. As a result of the visit, g new appli- cations for membership in the association were received, Lew Hanks, chairman announced this week.
 Henry Cuffel of Anchorage was present from the group organiz- ing in that area and extended an invitation to the local group to attend a meeting to be held to- morrow night, May 8, at the Community Hall in Chugiak for a discussion on the proposed mer- ging of the two organizations into one system.
 This coming meeting will be an open meeting and Hanks urged all who can, to attend. Repre- sentatives from all local organi- zations, city government and in- tereted individuals are particular fly urged to attend and give their opinions on the proposed merger.
 The local committee is coming along very well,' with new ap- plications being received regular ly, Hanks said. Poor road con- ditions have prevented volunteer workers from contacting many who live outside city limits, he added and urged those who can, to drop in the office of the Mata- nuska Electric Association to sign up for phones. Application blanks are available there, as well as an informative booklet on rural telephone service.
The frontiersman., 1953-05-07
Chamber Hears of Proposed Tax Changes

Outlining briefly the proposed changes in the city sales tax, Councilwoman Betty Mears told members of the Chamber of Com merce of clarifications and chang es the city council and sales tax committee are considering, at the meeting held May 6. In her out line, Mrs. Mears told of proposal to start sale tax payments at 25c, breaking the dollar on the half cent.
 A joint meeting between the council, committee, and all per- sons who collect the sales tax has been scheduled in the Coop club room Wednesday night, May 13 at 7::30 pm. The proposed ordinance will be presented for discussion at that time.
 A few suggestions came out of the Chamber meeting, among which was the proposal that any person or organization asking ex- emption from sales tax payment be obligated to apply to the coun- cil for exception and that a cer- tificate of exemption be issued for presentation by the party when making purchases for which he is claiming tax exemption.
 It was also suggested that any one coming into the city to make sales who is not a local business, be required to post a bond, pend- ing a report of local sales and collection of sales tax, if any.
 Guests at the noon luncheon in- cluded, c. R. Foss, Valley Presby- terian Hospital contractor and Harold Moline, resident superin- tendent of Construction MT. Mo line recently took up residence in the Dr. Albrecht house on Bailey Hill.
The frontiersman., 1953-05-07
UNDERGRADUATES
 PROGRAM PLANNED BY MARY MARTYRS

A special mothers-daughters program, marking the observance of Mothers Day will be held in the United Protestant Church Friday evening, May 8 at 8 p.m..
 The program will be under the supervision of the Mary Martha's group and will feature special music and features appropriate to Mothers Day.
 Following the program, refresh ments will be served. All women are invited to attend, taking their mothers or daughters or borrow ing one for the occasion.
The frontiersman., 1953-05-07
BACCALAUREATE TO BE HELD SUNDAY IN HIGH SCHOOL GYM

Rev. Brian Cleworth, pastor of the United Protestant Church, will give the address God Be- lieves in You" during Baccalau- reate services to be held in the Palmer High School gymnasium Sunday evening, May 10, at 8 D. n.
 Opening professional, God of Our Fathers" will be played by Mrs. Virginia Haaland, followed by the invocation by Rev. George GeiWitz.
 h addition to the addres, the balance of the program will be a follows: "The Green Cathedral" sung by Dorothy Adams; Dear Lord and Savior of Mankind,' by the Congregation; Scripture reading, led by Rev. Cleworth; T Need Thee Every Hour," pre- sented by the Mixed quartet; ''The Blind Bowman" Oliver Brewer; 70 Master Let Me Walk With Thee" by the congregation and the Benediction by Rev. George Geiwitz. The program will be brought to close with the recessional "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" played by Mrs. Haa- land.
 r families and friends of the 26 graduating seniors are invited to attend the services.
The frontiersman., 1953-05-07
PLANE DAMAGED WHEN PROPELLER TIP BREAKS

A tip on the propeller blade on Bob Buzby's Seabee plane broke off when the ship was about 75 feet in the air May 4, causing it to crash land at the local air port.
 Although there were no per- sonal injuries, the plane was damaged quite extensively in the crash. It landed 500 feet from the south end of the north-south runway around 6:15 pm. short ly after Buzby took off.
The frontiersman., 1953-05-07
GOVERNOR PROGRAMS HOSPITAL WEEK

National Hospital Week has been proclaimed as May 10 to May IF by Governor B. Frank Heintzleman.
 In making the proclamation, Governor Heintzleman asks that all citizens of Alaska join the people of the world in observing National Hospital Week and to show their appreciation to hos pitals whose dedicated services are so important us.
The frontiersman., 1953-05-07
HIGH SCHOOL PLANS APPROVED BY APW

Plans for the new Palmer High School were signed and approved by representatives of Alaska Pub lie Works last night at a meeting held in the Palmer School, Will liam Zahradnicek, school uperin- tendent announced today.
 As soon as the abstract is com pleted and approved, APW will call for bids, they said. This may possibly be done this week.
The frontiersman., 1953-05-07
FARM LOAN FUND DECLARED INSUFFICIENT
TOO MEAGER FOR PRESENT, SAYS M. D. SN0DGRASS

There is an urgent need for a land clearing program for agri- cultural land" M. D. Snodgrass, House Representative said this week.
 The Farm Loan Fund of $200,- 900 is so meager that to meet pre- sent needed production for our dairy herds, it will have to be spread very thin, he said. The Valleys 54 grade A dairies are all short of cultivated crop and pasture land.
 Not withstanding the Land Management Program now in eff feet, land regulations governing homesteading have not changed in 80 years, he pointed out. The new settler finds he can not com pete with defense wage scales and seeks employment off the farm in order to meet the high cost of living. Present small tract home sites are only an aid to the tran Sient laborers or the fishing population. It tends to retard per manent settlement and develop ment of our farming areas and re- suits in small cabin homes and low tax values, forcng the ter ritory to spend millions for edu- cation of transient people, he ad- ded.
 Snodgrass said he feels a radi- cal overhauling of our land laws is in order, pointing out that idle land is Wasteful and unpro- ductive.
 In presenting the Agricultural Loan Bill during the past legis- lature meeting, Snodgrass said he had begged Legislature to invest $500,000 of territoral funds in Alaska farm lands as a revolving fund. Some support was offered but far too little to convince the ways and means committee. Our transcient population, many of whom came to homestead, are on the small homesite tracts, await ing opening of homestead land. They will remain here, he said, if they are given a fighting chance on he land, and added he feels statehood would give them that chance. If a special session is called this year, Snodgrass said he hopes to see an increase in the loan fund included on the agenda.
 Alaska needs people and work ing funds to properly settle this, our last frontier, he said. Liberal provision in sharing mineral and oil royalties to the territory or new state, for educational and farm development programs can not come under the present long distance administration, he add ed.
The frontiersman., 1953-05-07
LOCAL GROUPS TO OFFER THEIR AID

The enllre week or May II through May 16 has been official ly proclaimed as Clean-Up Week in Palmer by Mayor Alfred V. Hagen.
 In the proclamation issued by Mayor Hagen he pointed out that Palmer, as the center of the fam ous Matanuska Valley, should be clean and attractive for the many who will be visiting this year. T urge all civilians to join together and make a concerted effort to make our Clean-Up Week suc- cess" He further asked that yards be tidied, vacant lots, base ments and other areas where rub bish has accumulated be cleaned. Beginning Monday morning, city employees, civic organizations, Boy and Cub Scouts and many other groups will start the city-wide drive to brighten-up the city. The following schedule for rub bish pickup has been established within the Palmer area: Mon- day, May II City employees: on Colony and Valley streets using the city truck; Tuesday, May 12 = City employees: in the AHA hous- ing area, North Wasilla highway and West Valley street using the city truck Wednesday, May 13 = Kiwanis club members in the hospital area, Coop area and ARA housing area uing the Coop truck; Thursday, May 14 . Moose club members in the south Wasilla highway and West Colony street areas using the forestry truck; Friday, May 15 in the North Palmer area and North Palmer store district, using the ARC truck; Saturday, May 16 Gener- al cleanup day, entire Palmer area using all trucks. The Alaska Road commission will be in charge of cleaning Glenn High way from the Matanuska bridge to Bailey Hill.
 Free Show and Ice Cream A free show, courtesy of the Valley Theatre and free ice cream, courtesy of the Matanuska Valley Farmers Cooperating As sociation will be given to all youngsters who participate in Clean-Up Week under the super vision of the city or any partici- pating clubs. Youngsters are ask ed to be at the Valley Theatre Saturday morning at g am. May 15 ready to work.
 Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts have indicated willingness to as- sist in the drive and will be assigned duties.
 Rubbish pick up service will be made by vehicles donated by the Coop, Forestry Service, the ARC and the city. In addition, any one who may not be contacted to donate labor or a vehicle, who would be willing to do so is ask ed to contact City Clerk Larry Mooers who will be acting as dispatcher.
 All rubbish must be on the curb or edge of the street. for pick up by trucks. As in the past there will be no pickup on ashes.
 The Kiwanis club, in addition to donating labor, will also fur nish the use of their public ad- dress system to remind home owners of the drive.
The frontiersman., 1953-05-07
Mayor Proclaims Clean-Up Week
SPECIAL MEETING FOR FAIR ASSOCIATION

All superintendents and helpers of the Matanuska Val ley Fair are requested to be at a special meeting to be held in the Coop club room Mon day, May II at 8 pm.
 Changes in the fair book for the coming season will be de- termined, Fair Association President Alba Brooks said.
The frontiersman., 1953-05-07
SPECIAL MOTHERS DAY
 MESSAGE AT ST. JOHNS

Special services and Mothers Day message are planned at St. Johns Lutheran Church for Sun day, May 10. Rev. Edward Imme will present a special message honoring motherhood at the II am. service. Appropriate music is planned.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-11-14

preserve are enjoyed by very few
people throughout the world. but
II we are 10 maintain these tree
doms for ourselves we must make
sure that they are extended to all
Americans.
"One could not help but react.
as ! did, upon seeing the pictures
and reading the accounts of our
returning Korean veterans. and
those who can never return. that
in this valiant fight for freedom
against the spread of the COM
munistic evil. American boys Of
all colors, religions and nation
alities fought and died together
so that we might continue to live
in a democratic society.
ITO deny to any Of these peo-
pie anything less than the free
dom enjoyed by all would be un-
Christian and unpatriotic.
Aims Told
The committee will determine
by survey. studies. etc, the ex-
tent TO which citizens OF Nebraska
are denied opportunities for a
wholesome and constructive life
because of race. creed or national
ity. and recommend to the Gov
ernor and other appropriate
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-11-14

The federal bureau. Mr.. Nit
shell asserts In his letter dated
Nov. J. employs moi q single
Negro among its <sl printers.
In order 10 keep this force lily
white. the Bureau has abolished
its program Of apprentice train
inq In which 81 Negroes and 80
white persons were enrolled.
he points out.
1T appears" the NAACP Of
fetal says, that the Bureau is
willing to place some of its white
employees az a disadvantage Just
to keep all colored employees off
the printing presses"
In 1850 the Bureau passed over
colored persons eligible for APP
pointment as printer apprentices
TO reach whites who were lower
on the list. This action was chal-
lenged by colored employees and
the Fair Employment Board rec
commended that practices which
resulted in the exclusion of col
ored eligibleS be halted.
The Treasury then held up APP
pointing all eligibles by special
agreement with anti-civil rights
forces in Congress while legisla-
ton which would have nullified
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-11-14
Permits SomaliLead

NEW YORK.-Following inter-
vention of the National Associa-
ton for the Advancement Of Col
ored People. Abdullahi Issa
representative Of the Somali
Youth League. has been given
permission TO re-enter the United
States 10 present a petition to
the United Nations on behalf OF
the people of Somallland
This East African country was
formerly an Italian colony. over
the objections Of the Somali. the
country was returned TO Italian
administration under a United
Nations truSteeShip following
World War II Mr.. IsSa served as
spokesman for his countrymcn
al previous sessions Of the United
Nations
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-11-14
Retires as Fourth
Guard General

CHICAGO.-Coi. Richard l..
Jones was retired last week as a
hricadier- general in the Illinois
National Guard as fourth OF ms
race TO be retired as a general
eliminating a s6-year military
career,
The ss-yssr-old Jones was
honored at a review and open
house nj the Wentworth ave.
srmory. 1000 officers and en-
listed men OF the l7efh hesi-
mental Combat Team. when
Col. Jones organized and aeh.
waited on March 81. lst7. passed
in review.
tie was drafted Oct. 20, lsif
while a student of law at the
University OF Illinois. Tie ia'es
was commissioned a second heu-
tenant and trained other officer
card dates.
During World War ii. Col.
Jones served on the stairs ~
several posts.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-11-14

A Recount Committee, headed
by John Roxborough, ii, was or
eanized last Friday, to replace
the campaign committee. because
scores OF citizens demanded ac-
ion for a recount, Roxborough
stated.
Seek Proof
The young attorney revealed
that the recount action was
Itought to prove IL there were
|frrors or Irregularities which saw
'ihe sophomore state legislator
Just missing out in the contest
A public meeting was held
Monday night at Friendship Bap-
list Church at which supporters
made reports and pledged action
10 raise S4,440 or SO for each OF
the 1890 precincts to defray cost
Of the recount.
Deadline for filing petition for
o recount is Friday al III am.
With 1880 precincts counted at
J am. last Wednesday, the 35-
year old nominee was in fifth
place, spot he had held ever
since the 400th precinct had been
counted
Premature Celebration
Hundreds poured into Diggs
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-11-14

Senator Gill was opposed by
NAAcP branches In Oregon.
with the support Of the West
Coast and National offices. be-
cause Of his leadership early
this year In the fight 10 prevent
enactment Of . state civil rights
law. The bill was passed over
Senator ellis protest.
Speaking on the Senate floor
against the bill. he contended
that the measure curtailed the
right to discriminate" which he
maintained was a constitutional
right.
Although the senator had pre-
viously voted favorably for an
FEPC bill and for repeal OF the
states misunderstanding law
the NAACP Portland branch,
headed by Otto G. Rutherford
felt that his vote against the
civil rights bill disqualified him
for appointment as u 5. Al
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-11-14

should be worn and when.
Costume jewelrY. up-io-dafs
hair styles. suits. dresses. regu-
lar and sportswsar. coats and
coat suits. will be worn by the
city's finest models.
Mr.. Andrew r. Fruehsuf. 5. c.
publisher of the Tribune. will
make a short speech. Mr.. Ern-
est Marshal OF the Detroit
Board of Education. acting a.
toastmaster.
Miss June Watts. also OF the
Board of Education, will serve as
commentator, with several OF the
business firms using their own
commentators. Mrs. Odessa Trot'
ter will display costume jewelry
notions, and serve as commen'
tator for her portion of the show
formal attire for him along with
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-11-14

Stinson, secretary OF the school
board for IL years, explained that
all items were declared as used
or unfit" and could be cur
chased by any citizen as to
standing practice.
Best Items
The items were an adding
machine, electric stove, hot water
heating unit, a desk and five
chairs.
A Joint citizens committee made
an investigation of the alleged
charges and submitted its report
to a committee for reviewing.
The reviewing committee not
only found no willful attempt to
misappropriate school property,
but il recommended establish
mcnt and enactment of rules and
regulations for use and preserva-
ton of all school property as not
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-11-14

A teen-age burglar accused OF
setting fires to cover his robberies
was held under $4,000 bond this
week after he pleaded guilty to
arson before Recorders Judge w.
Mckay Skillman.
He is Charles Mccullough. 10.
4427 Rivard. accused of starting
fire in the Norwood Hotel, $50
East Adams on Sept. 20.
Police added that Mccullough
also confessed 80 other burglaries
and in ~ Of these admitted set
ting fires.
Mccullough was put on pro-
baton last May following his
conviction on a burglary charge.
police said.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-11-14

other fall fashions for Mr.. House
hold.
Taylor's Cleaners will display
Miss Opal Prifchard. Detroit
leading clothes and hat Design
or, will model her own designs.
with her hair styled by the
House OF Beauty.
Mrs. Juanita McGoffery of the
Beau Beau Beauty Salon is in
Guided among the local mer-
chants sponsoring models.
Mrs. Clement Johnson will
serve as accompanist for soloist
of the occasion. Mrs. Martha
Boone.
Miss Detroit Tribune. the win
ming contestant In the annual
subscription drive. will also be
crowned during the evening
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-11-14

authorities programs or ofref
measures which in the Commit
tees judgment is necessary in
order TO assure the realization Of
the detectives set up by the Com
mittee.
Further explaining his action,
Gov. Crosby revealed:
Nebraska has a wonderful
heritage of freedom We were
never a slave state We have
state civil rights law and in most
ways we are ahead OF many OF
our states in the promotion of
freedom and opportunity to all
our citizens
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-11-14

Government Contract Committee
which has moved to enforce the
non discrimination clauses in
contracts the government has let
to private firms and which re-
Gently succeeded in getting the
District of Columbia TO include
similar clauses in all OF its con-
tracts:
"t2) The response OF Attorney
General Herbert Brownell TO the
invitation Of the United States
Supreme Court TO present the
governments position in the pub
lie school segregation cases;
"(S) Mr.. Brownell's refusal 10
appoint 10 the office OF United
States Attorney an Oregan state
senator who led the opposition
10 the enactment of a civil rights
law in that state:
80 The order 10 cease segre-
CATION in schools maintained for
the children OF military person
mel at military posts;
"(5) The order 10 abolish seq
regated facilities for the use OF
civilian personnel in Navy yards
at Charleston. S. c., Norfolk, Va,
and elsewhere;
"(6) Approval OF the Supreme
Court decision banning exclusion
OF Negroes from restaurants in
the District of Columbia; and,
"(T Appointment OF Negroes
to offices not previously held by
colored persons
Not All Good
"These are all 10 the credit side
OF the administration" Mr.. White
said. However, on the debit side
are the incredible appointment
~ Gov. James +, Byrnes as q
United States delegate TO the
United Nations and the suSpen-
sion Of the requirement that
| DNnkS OoTbiink AoAAN AO~Ne "~~f
observe fair employment prac-
tees.
"Some of the executive meas
lures are. TO be sure, merely the
extension OF steps initiated by
rrcvious administrations. In some
instances. the program OF int
rration has ben accelerated by
the present administration. The
indication is that the adminis'ra,
ron is making a sincere etfor'
10 live up TO the Presidents cam
d. ~ Wedges"
Mr.. White pointed out that thu
q, INSTR ton has failed to SUB
init a civil, rights legislative pro
gram to Congress and also re
y that as a candidate. Gen
eral Eisenhower had made NJ
' ,~se to support . fedora
FEPC with enforcement powers
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-11-14
covered in present policy.
Put In Writing

covered in present policy,
Put In Writing
Ii added that these additional
rules and regulations should be
in writing and passed at a special
or regular meeting of the school
board.
StinSon stated that he was
without motive TO take or steal
onN,n.ng, for he was acting on
past policy in making use of GER
tain items 10 carry out h : duties
as secretary of the board
lac pointed or m. b. w"f
authorized TO take the liSteo
items I'D submitted aifidav,s io
prove il. &
Affidavit Signers
They bore signatures Of Su-
perintendent Clarence F Scharcr,
and w. A. PAXTON Supcri"'en-
der' Of buildings and grounds
Stinson added that the an
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1953-11-14
League Officers
on CKLW Sunday

Members OF the Housewives
League of Detroit viii appear
on the Parker House Sausage
Breakfast program Sunday
morning. 1880 am over radio
station CKLW.
Participating IN the shit viii
be the following members OF
the League Mrs. Helen NAL
10y president, MIS-. Naomi
Jefferies. second vice presl-
dent: Mrs. VILLA O. Kauitin,
corresponding sec. and Mrs.
Christina Fuqua, national