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Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1953-08-07
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The Nome nugget., 1953-10-23
Refusal of Koreans To Listen To Reds Threatens Peace

PANMUNJOM, R-Red. efforts to persuade anti-C Communist Kor- can war prisoners to return home appeared Friday to be stalled at least until next week and there was no indication whether the POWs would call off a sitdown which threatens the armistice.
 The prisoners had been expect ed to announce decision Friday. But in mid-afternoon an informed source said the North Koreans would wait at least until Monday to reply to Indian efforts to get the explanation program going again.
 The Neutral Nations Repatria- ton Commission met for two hours Friday, then recessed with out reporting progress on the problem of coaxing balky anti Red Koreans to attend Commun- ist interviews.
 The explanation program has been suspended since Monday when the Koreans threatened a mass breakout if forced to attend. Communist Poland and Czecho- slovakia walked out when the other three commission members Switzerland, Sweden and India voted against forcing the POWs to attend.
 Polish and Czech members re- turned Thursday, but only to re- new their demand that the Kor- cans be forced to hear Commun- ist explanations.
 Meanwhile, George Allen, US. ambassador to India, arrived in Korea on a mission to try and smooth out differences between the U. N. Command and Indian forces guarding unrepatriated war prisoners in the neutral zone.
The Nome nugget., 1953-10-23
New Developments In The Cecil Wells Murder

FAIRBANKS - The six-man coroner's jury investigating the murder of Cecil M. Wells has re- cessed until next week while law enforcement agencies searched for additional information.
 In unprecedented action by a jury of this type in Fairbanks, the jurors: George Sullivan, Charles Awe, Gene Immel, Ken Bell, Joe Simpson and Floyd A. Nobel, asked for a recess until next We'd nesday morning at 10 am. after nearing testimony for two days on the staying of Wells.
 A former wife of Cecil Wells, Mrs. Ethel Granite, threw a bomb shell into the inquest hearing here when she testified that the de- ceased had beaten her during their married life.
 She said that at one time, when Wells had been drinking, he knocked her down in front of St. Joseph's Hospital where she had been attending a relative.
 She stated that Wells was a jealous type of person" who be- came very violent on occasions.
The Nome nugget., 1953-10-23
US. ANNOUNCES FIRST TRY TO TAME ATOM POWER FOR PEACE

CHICAGO, R - The United States today announced the first full scale attempt to tame atomic power for peace-a move billed as Americas answer" to Soviet claims of mastery over dread new nuclear weapons of war. /
 Thomas E. Murray, a member, said the Atomic Energy Commis- sion will build an industrial pow CT reactor producing at least 60,000 kilowatts of electrical en- ergy - enough to run a city of 5O,OOO.
 He said the project will cost many tens of millions of dollars and that the AEC hopes to have an operating plant in three to four years.
 The plant, Murray said, may be located fat or near" an AEC fla cility for separating Uranium-235, the paydirt of atomic power, from natural uranium. The AEC has one such facility at Oak Ridge, Tenn, and is building others at Paducah, Ky, and Portsmouth, Ohio.
The Nome nugget., 1953-10-23
Air Secretary Talbot Says Nations Radar Defenses May Be Valueless

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., R-Air Force Secretary Harold E. Talbot says the nations radar defense screen may be valueless because methods are available for ap- preaching aircraft to block it out completely.
 He declared in a letter to CIR. Huebner, New York State Civil Defense Director, it might be ne cessary to rely entirely on ground observers to identify approaching aircraft.
 Huebner sent a copy of the let ter to the regional Civil Defense office here to stress the need of developing the Ground Observer Corps.
The Nome nugget., 1953-10-23
No Trouble At All

GILMER, Tex, R - President Eisenhower was not a trouble some guest, Gov. Allan Shivers has indicated.
 "The only request the President made of me-" Shivers told the East Texas Jamboree Thursday, twas to be permitted to attend church on Sunday" a
 The President was a house guest of Shivers at the latter's estate near Mission, Tex, last Sat- urday and Sunday.
 Sunday the President and Shiv- CTS attended the Presbyterian Church at Mission.
The Nome nugget., 1953-10-23
Final Korean War Casualty Figures Show 5 Million Toll

UNITED NATIONS, NY, R- Final casualty figures for the Ko- rean war, still clouded by uncer- tainty over the fate of thousands of missing who may be dead, in dicated Friday that both sides suffered a toll of more than three million.
 Based on figures from official and JUN. delegation sources, total casualties for the JUN. side are figured at 1,474,269 of which the Republic of Korea total is ,1,312,- 836; the United States total is 144,173; including 25,6O4 dead and 1855 more missing and presumed dead; and the total for the Is LIN. allies 17,260.
 Pentagon sources in Washing ton passing their figures on a roundup they made in July, esti- mated Communist casualties, killed and wounded, at 1,42O,O00 and prisoners at another 100000 for a total of 1,54O,OO0 - scaled down from an estimate last April of 1,076,OOO.
 Along with almost complete casualty tolls delegation sources have revealed that the LIN. Allies actually put onto the front thou sands more men through rotation and replacement, then the stand ard size of the unit. From three to six times the strength of the unit finally served on the front.
 Turkey, for example, with a unit of 5000 men, had personnel numbering 29,882 during the three years Turkish troops were on the front.
 The Pentagon estimates put the Chinese Communist dead and wounded at 9OO,OO0, the North Korean figure at 520,OOO.
The Nome nugget., 1953-10-23
GEESE MAKE EMERGENCY LANDING ON AIRPORT

OKLAHOMA CITY, R- Wild geese flocked down on the muni- cipal airport like honing pigeons coming in to roost Thursday.
 The geese, :winging southward during heavy rain, apparently mistook the glittering airstrips for lakes. Airport lights were off at the time because electricians were modifying the power control panel.
 When the lights were turned on, the geese took off and air planes resumed instrument land ings.
The Nome nugget., 1953-10-23
Improved Road To
 Solomon Accompanied A By Increased Traffic

Due to road improvements be- tween Nome and Solomon, it is interesting to note the travel in crease during the past three years stated Alaska Road Commission District Engineer John Cooley.
 In 1851, 1287 persons in 431 ve- hicles made the trip. In 1852, 1447 persons in 536 vehicles, and during 1853 Gune 29 to Oct. 18) 3,318 persons in 96O vehicles made the crossing at the Safety ferry.
 One month of traffic this year was not recorded so it is esti- mated that approximately 4,000 persons and more than 1000 ve- hicles crossed the Safety ferry this season.
The Nome nugget., 1953-10-23
False Radio Report Sends Air-Sea Rescue Planes On Wild Goose Chase

SAN FRANCISCO, R-A false radio report that an airliner carrying GA persons had crash landed on the Pacific touched off an extensive hour-long search by air-sea rescue agencies turnout the north Pacific Thursday.
 The message was written as part of a drill aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Winnebago, tied to a pier at Honolulu.
 Somehow it was broadcast on the cutters radio transmitter, was picked up by plane circling over Honolulu and within seconds the search was underway.
 Rescue planes roared out from San Francisco and other points toward a spot pinpointed- by the radio message as 500 miles west of San Francisco. Ships changed course and raced toward the scene.
 The search was hastily called off when red-faced officials dis covered the error.
The Nome nugget., 1953-10-23
Gas Truck Drivers Strike Threatens Paralysis Of LOndOn's Motor Transport

LONDON, R-The government called in troops Friday to avoid paralysis of London transport and industry resulting from a wildcat strike of gasoline truck drivers, which a high official said may be Red-inspired.
 Labor Minister Sir Walter Monckton told the House of Commons the troops were arriv- ing and would arrange for diStri- button of gasoline beginning Sat urday morning.
 Monckton emphasized the 2,600 strikers had ignored his appeal and the call of their union to go back to work and let the estab- lished conciliation machinery function.
 The government stepped in as the strike of 2,600 truck drivers entered it's fifth day. The walk out threatened a complete shut down of private and public road transport in the London area.
 The opposition Labor Party an- nounced its approval of the cabi- nets action.
The Nome nugget., 1953-10-23
28,OOO Sabre Jet Workers Strike
 For More Money

LOS ANGELES, R-More than 28,000 men and women who build some of the nations best known jet planes went on strike Friday at North American Aviation Co. plants here and in Columbus, O.
 The walkout and the picketing were orderly.
 The union wants a wage in- crease of 23.4 cents an hour plus severance pay, a pension program and other benefits. Pay now ranges from $1.42 to $2.32 hour ly. The company has offered a 4 per cent general increase, plus an additional 4 to cents hourly for top workers.
 The strike threatened the pro- duction of F-100 Super SabreS, F-86F Sabre jets and T-28D Navy trainers. The company said it would keep the plants open and try to continue making planes.
 The picketing recalled the tur- bulent days of 1941 when federal troops took over the North Am erican plant here temporarily during a strike.
 Some 12,500 workers struck last midnight at Columbus. Nearly 16,000 walked out here.
The Nome nugget., 1953-10-23
US. Army Unveils Its Atomic Cannon To Europe

MAINZ, Germany, tR - The U. s. Army gave its awesome atomic cannon their first public showing in Germany Friday. East German Communists immediately accused the Americans of placing the lives of Germans in Utmost danger"
 A non-firing demonstration of the 280-mm iQ1-inch) cannon at the army ordnance depot here placed emphasis on the guns mobility in a seeming answer to critics who contend it is too un- wieldy and could be captured easily.
 The American command has not divulged where it will sta ton the six atomic guns which arrived earlier this month, with a specially trained 900 man field artillery battalion.
 American officers said only conventional shells would be used in practice firing.
The Nome nugget., 1953-10-23
Bridges Declares Shipping Needs Federal Aid

SAN FRANCISCO, R- Harry Bridges declared Thursday that more federal funds are needed to bring strength and stability to the shipping industry and called for the re-opening of trade with Red China and eastern Europe to help stimulate the American mer- chant marine.
 The powerful president of the International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union gave his views at hearing by a Senate subcommittee on maritime sub sidies.
 Bridges plea for renewed trade with Communist and satellite na- tions brought general disagree ment from the congressional probers.
 Until those countries stop being our enemy and stop killing our kids, we shouldn't even send them a piece of cotton,'' snorted Sen. Magnuson O-Wash).
 'I disagree with MT. Bridges conclusions too," said the chair man, Sen. Potter R-Mich.
 Bridges shot back: You've asked me to talk about economic problems in the maritime indus try but now you're bringing up political problems.
 Other witnesses Thursday call ed for standby subsidies to ship builders as a means of preserving the industry for emergency needs.
 Bridges said a decline in the coastwise and inter ship ping largely accounts for the problems besetting the West Coast industry.
 Bridges suggestion Of govern ment assistance in the shipping industry - also voiced by ship owners, builders and cargo for warders-surprised the senators.
 "You mean then, MT. Bridges, that you want to see a healthy free enterprise situation for the shipping industry?"
 Smiling, the union chief said:
 II know ships are run for pro- fit and they don't run unless they make a profit and we want to see the ships run. Now anyone can put that together the way they like"
 Harry Lundeberg leader of the AFL Sailors Union of the Pacific and a longtime enemy of Bridges, listened to the ILWU leaders. tes- timony and declared:
 "He spoke just like an employ CT. He's the best spokesman they have"
The Nome nugget., 1953-10-23
New 20. Address For LA.

LOS ANGELES, R-David O. Gwinn, a deputy in the Los An geles tax collectors office, re- ceived letter from his niece in Washington, D.C., Thursday. It was addressed to 419 Grandview St., Smogtown, 57, Calf.
The frontiersman., 1953-11-12
CONSERVATION
 PROGRAM OPEN;
 TO CLOSE FEB. IS

The closing date for applica- tions for the 1854 Agriculture Conservation Program which is now open, has been set as Feb ruary Is, 1854, Richard Blue, Ex- tension Service agent announced this week.
 The ACP consists of assistance in the form of money given as an incentive for farmers to practice conservation methods.
 Members of the ACP commit tee decide dates during which applications will be accepted and encourage the practices of irri- gated land development; buying seed; establishing permanent pastures; digging wells; develop ing side pastures and the like. Applications A for such assistance IS approved or disapproved by the
The frontiersman., 1953-11-12
CONSERv NATION
 NOTES
By Lew Hanks

Perhaps the most valuable long range service carried on through the Alaska Soil Conservation Dis trict is that of making land cap ability surveys. Capability sur veys cover over a million acres in Alaska. They show type and depth of soil underlying soil material, slope, degree of wetness, present ground cover and presence of gravel or stone. These conditions are mapped out in detail In other words, all information nec- eSsary to make wise selection of land is mapped and made avail able. It is for use of the people, and 1t is being used by home steaders and prospective home steaders looking for farms, as well as by Territorial officials making plans for the future. Areas mapped at present include the Matanuska Valley, the Tan ana Valley around Fairbnks, the west side of the Kenai Peninsula, areas at Shaw Creek, Big Delta and the Goose-Bay-Little Susitna areas. These capability maps and information are available for use at the Soil Conservation Service Territorial Office, Wright Build ing. Palmer, Alaska. Maps and re- ports covering local areas are also available for use at the Soil Con- servation Service offices in Ho- mer, and in Fairbanks.
 The actual surveys have been made by the Soil Conservation Service at the request of the AL aska Soil Conservation District. The Bureau of Land Management and the Alaska Experiment Sta ton also cooperate in this work.
 These surveys when completed, will provide a complete inven- tory of the agricultural potential of Alaska and are being made at cost of less than ten cents per acre. They will be worth a lot more than that as a basis for the selection Of lands when we achi- eve Statehood. At present they provide the best information available on what farming can become here. These surveys are made for the use of AlaSkans. Use them.
The frontiersman., 1953-11-12
FOUR STATE WINNERS RECEIVE AWARDS AT
 ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM

On National All Achievement Day, November IA, more than two million All club members will have completed projects in farming, homemaking and lead ership and will meet to receive various awards for their work.
 The All achievement night for the Matanuska Valley was held this past Friday night, at which time l20 members who had con- pleted l54 projects, received their awards and pins.
 The large attendance of par ents, friends and 4-H'ers enjoy ed a pot luck supper, topped with generous servings of ice cream, generously donated by the Ma tanuska Valley Coop creamery. Mrs. Lew Hanks led group sing ing following the sunpper.
 Four State winners were giv- en their awards Neola Sandvik, a pin and certificate from the Spool Cotton Company, for her work in clothing; Lewis MacDon- aid, a pin and certificate from Thomas Wilson company, for a meat animal; Dorothy Hoffman, winner in dress revenue, a pin and certificate from Simplicity Pattern company and Leann Hoffman, a pin from Standard Brands, Inc, in All bread bak- ing. Each club leader, of which here were Is present received pins, and awarded his club mem ber'S pins.
 Carolyn Nelson and Susan Hjellen gave demonstration, with Carolyn explaining how to make hoe from broom handle, barrel hoop and fasteners and Susan demonstrating how to sharpen a hoe.
 Mrs. Chet Sandvik was pianist for the style show presented by B All girls who modelled cloth ing which they had made Little five-year-old Amy Johns proudly
The frontiersman., 1953-11-12
WiII interview
 PYasneciiya Dancers

Mrs. Ruth Meigs of the Meigs- Bristow Schoo. of Dance Art of Anchorage will be in Palmer to- morrow afternoon from 3::30 to 4:30 pm. at Carpenters Hall to interview parents and enroll stu dents,
 Ms, hIeigs will be accompan- jed by Miss Glenna Shaw, ball roor1 dance instructor.
 Lessons will be held in Pal mer.
 Class lessons will be given in Palmer once week, Mrs. Meigs said, in tap, ballet or acrobaticS, in age groups beginning at age four up through the teens. Ball room dancing lessons will be of fered by Miss Shaw to any inter- ested age group, but particulari- ly to adult groups if enough in terest is shown.
 Any parent interested in en- rolling their children is invited to meet with Mrs. Meigs at Car penters' Hall tomorrow afternoon for discussion.
The frontiersman., 1953-11-12
Agricultural Reorganization To Go Ahead

Secretary of Agriculture Ezra T. Benson announced November 3 that he is going ahead i'm mediately with plans to put his controversial agriculture depart ment reorganization plan into effect"
 Better service to farm families and sirnplified enternal organiza- tion are the goals of the pro posed reorganization of the U. s. Department of Agriculture Secre- tary Benson said.
 Suggested changes follow re-
 commendations of farmers. land
 grant college representatives.
 congressional agricultural lead
 CTS. the National Agricultural
 Advisory Committee. the
 Presidents committee on re- organization of the government and others, he announced.
 The new set up would put all service agencies of the depart ment under four main groups: CD federal-state relations, @ mark eting and foreign agriculture, (3) agricultural stabilization and (4) agricultural credit. To emphasize the service" goal of reorganiza- tion, several agencies have been designated as services in addi- tion to those such as the Exten- sion Service and Forest Service which were already so labeled.
 Agencies to be placed in the first group would include Agrieul- tural Research Service, Forest Service, Federal Extension Ser vie, Soil Conservation Service, Agricultural Conservation Pro- gram Service and Cooperative Service.
 The marketing and foreign agriculture branch would include only those two services.
 Agencies in the third group would be Commodity Stabiliza- ton Service Gncluding the ad- ministration of Commodity Cred 1t Corporation programs1, Feder- al Crop Insurance Corporation and Community, County and State Committees. Under agricul- tural credit would be Farmers Home Administration and Rural Identification Administration.
The frontiersman., 1953-11-12

modelled her head scarf, skirt and blouse, made by Billy Knutson. Rosann Branton, Vadney Bledsoe, Don Boulter, Walter Phillips, Judy Mrak and Jerry Stephan read stories of their All projects.
 The program ended With the showing of slides of All activities of Lazy Mountain Children's Home; 1853 Kings Lake camp and a movie Cartoon Festival" ;"
 With the fine attendance and participation as shown Friday night 1t is believed that leaders, parents, and 4-H'ers will make next year an even better All year; remembering the All slo- gan ITO Make the Best Better" As quoted from Secretary Ben sons letter, May God bless the All club program of this great country. May it continue to train young men and women for the future to take care of themselves, make their communities better, and build real homes of charact- CT and spirituality, so vital to our country and world peace" "
 Extension Service officials said this week, Tt has been a success ful All year"
The frontiersman., 1953-11-12
kiwanians Enjoy
 Mckinley Park Trek

Six delegates from Palmer Xii wanis and their wives attended a meeting at Mt. Mckinley Park this past weekend and joined members of the Anchorage and Fairbanks Kiwanis clubs in vari- ous activities, including a cock tail party, dance, trips to the na- tional park, and ice skating. Fair banks Kiwanians were hosts.
 Those attending from Palmer were: MT. and Mrs. H. J. Hodg- son, Mir. and Mrs. James Hurley, Mir and Mrs. Emil Ganschow, MT. and Mrs. John Weisenberger, MT. and Mrs. Charles Wilson and MT. and Mrs. Robert Pippel.
The frontiersman., 1953-11-12
EOMEMAKERS PLAN STUFFED TOY SALE

Members of the Glacier View hornemakers' club will hold a sale of cookies and stuffed toys on Saturday November 14 at the Trading Post, beginning at 10 am. and continuing until 4 pm. Proceeds from the sale will go toward the Valley Hospital.
The frontiersman., 1953-11-12
"RONNIE" MEEHAN IMPROVING AT HOSPITAL,

Ronald Meehan, son of Mrs. Viola Meehan. who was injured in truck accident on November ), is still patient at Providence Hospital in Anchorage where his condition was reported this week as much improved"
 He suffered multiple injuries and is expected to be hospitalized for another two weeks.
The frontiersman., 1953-11-12
AIRME:N TO HOLD
 MEETING TONIGHT

Members of the MatanuSka Airmens' Association will hold regular meeting tonight, Novem- Der 12 in the Coop club room, beginning at 8 p.m., following wn4cn members of the Flying Club will hold meeting.
 Interesting film will be shown. All members are urged to attend.
The frontiersman., 1953-11-12

The Extension Service ship ped, via express, a two-day-old Red Dane heifer 10 fl1e chill dren's home in Fairbanks this week. The calf came from the Vern Williams farm.
The frontiersman., 1953-11-12

committee.
 Those farmers who plan to participate in the conservation program this next year are urg- ed to make application. |
Evening star., 1953-01-27
This and That
BY ChorIes {. TroceweN

the watcher has to look closely to see it.
Every species of bird has built up
these little life habits.
There seems to be no particular rea-
son for this habit, except that among
leaves on the ground it may serve to
bring up grub.
We must not forget that birds are
what hight be termed woodland birds.
There they are fully at home, and
know how to meet and ADJUST them
selves to each other.
This is fact which llomeowners who
like the birds should keep In mind. It
means that there is no particular need
for any one to "take sides, in regard
to the species. ss "
They are all able to get along. Even
the hawks do not take to many birds,
although it is a sad sight when they do.
Most Of the species meet every day.
and all get along together; the common
Sparrows may at times seem to ouSt
our native birds, but in the long run
no more So than a human child with
an air rife.
Imported species. including the Eu-
ropean sparrows lreally weaver birds)
and the starlings, are here to stay, un-
less determined effort is made to kill
them OF.
1t would seem that the world has in.
dulged In enough killing in the last 80
years. Many persons want no more Of
It. Probably good beginning could be
made By = general amnesty for such