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diated-that tradition being that
this duty to bear arms in, de-
tense of the Republic must be
linked with the high privilege
of voting in the councils that
decide for or against war"
No Statehood Aspirations.
Mr.. McKeIway emphasized
that the District has no aSpira-
tions to be made a State" nor
to weaken the exclusive control
given to Congress over the seat
of the Federal Government. But,
he noted:
There is nothing in the Con-
stitution which inhibits the right
of American citizens resident in
the American Capital to vote.
THE degrading discrimination
we suffer springs from the fact
that there is nothing in the Con-
stitution specifically comforting
upon Congress the power to pro-
vide a method of voting for
American citizens who are not
residents of a State"
He said it might be regarded
as something new under the
sun" if District citizens were
given votes in national affairs,
but he said it should not be
overlooked that already here
there is a condition that stands
alone without precedent.
What we sometimes may
overlook" he said. sis that we
already have in the District of
Columbia a condition that is
unique, which stands alone in
the United States and which is
a stigma on representative gov
ernment. cynical and mocking
slur on everything we stand for
before the world in our advocacy
of the right of people to be rep
resented in their government.
Would Remove Stigma.
THE purpose of the Case
amendment is to remove that
stigma, to bring about a condi-
ton in the District of Columbia
which, while duplicated nowhere
else, corrects another undupli-
Gated condition which is inde-
fensible under our theories of
government"
Mr.. McKelway said he would
give his unqualified support to
the Case amendment resolution
If that was so far as Congress
was willing to go but he argued
that Congress should have the
right to give the District elected
representation in the Senate as
well as in the House.
Additional arguments, both
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laraticn that he had o feeling Of
certain victory"
He told the committee: ITO
day, more than a century and q
half after the founding Of olr
Nation, the District of Columbia
as the seat Of Government of the
greatest Republic the world has
ever known, is a unique political
entity entirely out Of line with
the fundamental principles Of the
American Government Of free
men.
These Americans of the Dis
trict constitute the only commu-
nifty in all the expanse Of the
continental and contiguous
United States populous. intelli-
gent. public spirited, of adequate
which is denied rep
resentation in the National Gov
ernment.
I'm relation to the national
laws, the sole function Of the
District residents is to obey. They
take no part in making the laws
which they must obey"
Mr.. Suter, as did other wit
nesses. praised the long service
given to the cause of national
representation by the late Theo-
dore w. Noyes, former editor Of
The Star, who for SO years was
chairman of the Citizens Joint
Committee on National Repre-
sentation.
Selections from his writing OF
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but after Q moment Of silence
Mrs. Leslie B. Wright. chairman
of the National Representation
Committee Of the Federation Of
Citizens Associations. stood up
to declare that she and her
group were supporting the Case
resolution "but not the stand
taken by Mr.. Suffer-"
She argued that If suffrage
Evening star., 1954-05-20
Diplomats al Geneva
Talk Privately About
Fate Of Conference
By the Assoeiotsd Press :

GENEVA. May 2O.-Top diplo-
mats at the Geneva Conference
held a series Of private talks to-
day which may determine the
fate Of the deadlocked Indo-
China parley. The United States
was reported ready to write OF
the negotiations as a failure un-
less the Communists drastically
change their line.
Formal negotiations were sus-
pended for the day. The latest
snarl was due to continued Red
demands that the Communist
resistance governments" of Laos
and Cambodia be invited to Ge-
neva. The Western powers re-
gard these as phantom regimes
with no following and no right
to representation.
Might Break OF Talks.
One high Western source ac-
knowledged Western diplomats
had given some thought to the
question of breaking off the talks.
The source said ttwas impossible
at this stage to see any sign the
Communists were going to agree
to anything.
The United States delegation
was represented as feeling the
1ndo-Chin discussions were get
ting nowhere. The Americans
were said to be reluctant to break
up the conference, however, until
the French feel all possibilities
have been exhausted.
Negotiations dragged to a
complete standstill last night
after three long secret sessions
between the nine participating
delegations. A proposal by Brit
1sh Foreign Secretary Eden for a
one-day cooling of" period was
accepted and the talks were sus-
pended until tomorrow after
noon.
Will Dine With MOlOtOv.
During the layoff in formal
talks, Mr.. Eden-representing
the Western Big Three-hoped
to find a solution in conferences
with Soviet Foreign Minister v.
M. Molotov and Communist Chi
nese Premier-Foreign Minister
Chou En-lai.
Mr. Eden was to dine with Mr..
Molotov tonight, at the Rus
slams invitation. In preparation
for their talk, the Briton con-
ferred this morning with French
Foreign Minister Georges BIZ
dault and United States Under
secretary of State Walter Be-
dell Smith.
An hour before they met, Mr..
Chou called on Mr.. Eden. A
British source said the Chinese
Communist leader was returning
q call the British secretary had
paid to him last week.
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/ the representation cause were
made q part Of the record with
the approval Of Chairman
LANCER.
Opponents Asked 70 Speak.
AS Mr.. Suter concluded his
statement, Chairman LANCER in
terrupted the program suddenly
to ask If there were anyone
present opposed to the represen-
tation legislation.
No one spoke up in opposition
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advocates are to expect to gain
the approval Of Congress for the
resolution. it must be limited to
a provision for District represen-
tation in the House but not in
the Senate.
Support for the representation
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resolution was voiced by other
witnesses including Joseph Kauf-
mann for the Federation Of Citi-
zens' Associations: Mrs. Wright
for the Federation's committee
on national representation. and
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Sturgis Warner for the Wash.
tngton Home Rule COMMITTEES.
Mr.. Kaufmann said he believed
the atmosphere In Congress to-
day was much more favorable
to the suffrage cause than II
was in earlier years.
The frontiersman., 1954-06-24
CITy uJEhC0nlES hECI0nnnIRES
GENERAL TELLS OF LEGl0M'S
 VITAL PART IN DEFENSE ROLE

''Legionnaires, and others who have their country's best inter ests at heart, can help achieve the unity this nation must have if it is to survive, It. General J. H. Atkinson Commander-in- Chief, Alaskan Command, told American Legion and Auxiliary delegates at opening assembly ot he Legion convention June 23. Without the support of an in formed and resolute public, your military leaders at home and abroad are gravely handicapped.
 Even more basic ''he stated" :" the American Legion has been on guard, since it's beginning, against the various .isms'. and idealogies that afflict the world today. l think it is indisputable that the American Legion has done far more than any other civil organ ization to expose the web of sub- version that is International Com munlSm.
 You will best serve our coun- try and aid in it's defense, Gen. eral Atkinson told fellow Leg ionnaires, by ever remaining alert against the most dangerous threat to our free way of life.
 "You men and women, when ! you were members of the Armed Forces, formed part of the streng tn that was able to preserve our 1 liberties through two great wars Though no longer on active. .mil- itary duty, General Atkinson pointed out" you are still form ing part of our strength today, as members of an organization that is second to none in it's consistent support of American ideals ano principles.
 "Certainly," he concluded" the Legion and Legionnaires have al ways stood in the forefront o1 those who understand and ap preciate the role played by the armed services in our natlona life. With that knowledge II mind, I feel confident the armed services will continue to meri your understanding and supper in the fight to keep our world a peace"
 General Atkinson is member of the Lowe McFarlane post O. the American Legion at Shreve port, Louisiana.
The frontiersman., 1954-06-24
ROBERT DRUxMAN TO HEAD 40 AND 8

Robert N. Druxan of Auke Bay, was elected Grand Chef de Care at the Forty ct Eight assembly held in the Palmer School gym nasium Wednesday evening. John J. Dunlap of Palmer was elected grand chef de train, Harry FL finger, Ketchikan, grand conduc- teur, Joseph M. Briones, Anchor age, grand garde de la porte, John H. Van Horn, Sitka, grand Avocat, Cheminot Rationale For bes L. Baker, Fairbanks, Sous Cheminot Rationale William L. Sanders, Anchorage; Seth Cook, Palmer, Walter w. Smith, Juneau, Einar Tonseth, Fairbanks, Rudd Smith, Ketchikan, Command Me Graw, Sitka, all grand chiminot. Reelected were Sid c. Raynor, Anchorage, grand correspondent, and Homer L. Crowther, Ketchi- kan, grand aumonier.
The frontiersman., 1954-06-24
LEADING OFFICIALS OPEN FOUR-DAY LEGION CONVENTION

With the American Legion de- partment convention in full swing today, Valley residents have join ed local Legionnaires and Auxil- iary members in making the sev- eral hundred visitors feel at home.
 Registration of Legion and Au- xiliary delegates began at the Matanuska Hotel Wednesday morning, continuing until noon.
 The first event of a long and busy program planned for the four-day convention was a joint assembly of Legion and Auxl- iary members and their families at the Palmer School gymnasium at 200 pm. Wednesday after noon. The gym had been artfully decorated with red, white and blue streamers, welcome messages and Legion emblems. In memory of those veterans who have an- sWered the final call a cross marked resting place was creat- ed of green boughs and trees at the rear of the hall.
 The joint assembly was opened by Foster R. Sims, department commander with a command for the advancement of colors. Seth Cook and Richard Demming of the Matanuska Valley Post No. 15 were color bearers.
 Following the invocation by Homer Crowther, department chaplain, John WeiSenberger, local post commander, welcomed the delegates and honored guests to Palmer, and then introduced the following: Ruth Everett. president Matanuska Valley Unit No. 15 who on behalf of the local unit welcomed the visitors; Betty Mears. acting mayor, City of Palmer, who invited the vis- itors to consider themselves as Palmerites-with all the privil- eges, but none of the duties, of resident; Richard Jones. presl- dent of the Matanuska Valley Chamber of Commerce who told the assembly of the honor felt by the Chamber when members of the Legion chose Palmer, the | hub of the valley, as their con- vention city. He paid tribute to Commander Sims who brought credit not only to the Legion but to the valley itself with his past
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The frontiersman., 1954-06-24
COUNCIL NOTES

A discussion of the construction of City fire hall occupied the early part of the June p meeting of City Council members.
 Jack O'Malley, surveyor, was authorized to lay out lot corners and building lines on the city owned lot on Wasilla Road, and establish grade stakes Is inches above the present street grade. Joe Kercher was named to do ce- ment and concrete block work at the rate of $7.50 per hour for him. self and one helper. Members of the engineering committee were authorized to go ahead with any details connected with the con- struction of the building, which will be 40 it. by 60 it. in size. For the present time only the walls and roof will be built. Interior completion will be done as soon as possible.
 The tax roll and assessment of city property as made and sen, out by the city assessor was ap' proved by the council Tuesday night, subject to any provisions made by the board of equaliza- ton.
 The sum of $500 would bt
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The frontiersman., 1954-06-24
GMDR. CORNELL
 URGES C0MTINUED LEGI0N STRENGTH

Delegates to the American Le- zion 35th and the Auxiliary 31st annual department convention being held in Palmer this week are well into their full four-day program.
 Today's program opened at g am. with a business meeting for Legionnaires at the Elks Home and Auxiliary meeting at Moose Hall.
 Addressing the Legionnaires this morning National Command CT Arthur J. Connell told dele gates that the strength of the Am erican Legion is in the individual American Legion posts and ln- dividual Legionnaires who under stand Legion ideals and devote their time and effort to putting them into practice. My objective as Commander has been to en- courage and assist that work, he said.
 He admonished those who will soon be installed as past com manders to continue serving the Legion. He urged they take that pledge seriously and make good on it.
 In reviewing Legion accomp- lishments during the past year Commander Connell- spoke of the Legion's role il siae welfare of veterans entitled to VA service.
 Last fall", he stated, "the very heart of the entire veterans program-the hospital and medl- cal service-was the object of sustained attack by powerful for ces in this country. We met that attack head-on-not with wild charges but with facts. We let the people know there is another side a factual and honorable side to the picture that was being drawn. One of the most gratifying results of our educational cam paign in this field has been the support given us by individual doctors, members of the AMA who resent and oppose efforts to cripple the present veterans hos pital program.
 Urqes Counter-Subversion
 '"The American Legion has been out front in the fight against the Communist conspiracy for long tirne", Commander Cornell remind ed Legionnaires. '"The fight con tinues, and our responsibility and place in it are, if anything, more vital than ever"
 Because this issue is so inn portant, I ask that you lead your personal support in strengthen ing our counter-subversive train ing programs within your own departent and even at the district and post levels"
 Joint opening assembly was held yesterday, with welcoming addresses given by Legion, Auxil iary, Armed Forces, territory Of ficers and city officials. The past presidents dinner for Auxiliary members was held that evening at Williwaw Lodge on Lake Was fila and members of the Forty e'
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The frontiersman., 1954-06-24
First Aid Course Planned for Valley

An American Red Cross first aid course will begin in the Val ley July 12, Ralph Moore, Palmer Civil Defense director announced this week. This is the first class of it's kind for over a year and everyone interested in taking the course is urged to sign up and at tend the first meeting at Carpen- ters' Hall on July 12. Mrs. Flor ence Sandel, nurse at the Valley Presbyterian Hospital will in struct. The course will be open to all adults and juniors interested in availing themselves of the infor- native course. In spite of the fact that there have been a few Red Cross first aid courses given in the valley over a period of years, rot many of those persons are now living here. The course will include not only first aid in em- ergencies, but will teach care ln | the prevention of accidents. Stu dents will learn proper handling of injured persons, first aid dress ings, how to treat and recognize shock, the Neilsen method of arti'
 ficial respiration. Many other
 subjects relavent to first aid vii
 be included in the course.
 The classes will be open to al
 interested persons. Those in th'
 Wasilla and Butte areas are es
 pecially invited, as are all in
 terested juniors. The first clas will begin July 12, at 8 pm. a Carpenters Hall.
The frontiersman., 1954-06-24
COOP TO HAVE NEW GENERAL MANAGER AFTER AUGUST l

By mutual agreement be- tween the Mataruska Valley Farmers Cooperating Associa- tion board of directors, and Fred M. Zieke, general man. ager, MT. Zieke's contract as general manager for the fiscal year of 1954-55 will not be re- neWed. The announcement comes at the regular termina- ton date of the managers contract and is effective Aug ust l, 1854.
 No successor has been nam ed. However, board members are screening applications at this time, according to John D. Nash, board president.
The frontiersman., 1954-06-24

Acting Mayor Betty Mears of the City of Palmer this week call ed upon all residents of the city to join in welcoming all visiting Legionnaires, Auxiliary mem bers, and their families to the City of Palmer during The Am erican, Legion department con7 ventfon, being held June g, A, 25, and 26.
 "The city of Palmer is yours, Legionnaires. Enjoy yourself while you are here, and do come back again, Mayor Mears added,
The frontiersman., 1954-06-24

Trudel her four daughters all members of Valley Unit No. 5 believed to be the largest daughter combination in the territory Mrs Trudel and her husband William Truden joined The Legion together in s50 and shortly after their four daughters enrolled junior members ot the Auxiliary The Trudells to Palmer. Alaska in 1949 Florence, Wisconsin and have home site in the addition their four daughters they have young Terry. five who will doubt join the Post his permits The five Auxiliary pictured above left from right: Lana Jean 3k. coraee Ann. Veronica Alice. B. Darlene Marie To-
 Mrs. Trudell
 In duties. which include three junior activity Trudell has been department
 Pan American chairman this year.
The frontiersman., 1954-06-24

TRY A FRONTIERSMAN - CLASSIFIED AID for that item you may have for sale. rent or lease.
Evening star., 1954-06-06
Borr
Is Bride

Mr.. and Mrs. Mason Barr Of
Falls Church announce the mar
riage on June 5 Of their daughter
Mary Archbold to Ensign John
Edgar Wagner u. s. NJ. son Of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. Francis A.
Wagner Of Falls Church.
The ceremony at the Unita-
rian Church of Arlington was
followed by q small reception at
the home Of the bride for rela-
tives and close friends.
After q honeymoon at the
summer home Of the brides par
ents in Limerick, Me-. the young
couple will be stationed in
Athens, Ca, where MIR. Wagner
will attend the Naval Supply
School.
Evening star., 1954-06-06
Mr.. Smith Feted
On His Birthdoy

Mr.. Ken smith was given q
surprise birthday anniversary
party last evening on the
grounds Of the Richard Mont
gomery High School In Rockville,
Md. Mrs. Smith shared honors
at the party.
Mrs. John 8. williams Of Sill
yer Spring was in charge of ar
rangements and she and Mr..
Williams acted as hosts. The
picnic supper was followed by
square dancing and the COM
pany numbered about 200.
Mr.. Smith has been q teacher
in adult education at the Ken
sington Junior High School and
is technical adviser to the Mont
gomery County Square Dance As
Sociation.
Evening star., 1954-06-06
Annual Baby Party

The annual baby party Of the
Immaculate Seminary and Jun
ior College Alumnae Association
will be held at $3.50 pm. Tues
day, June Is, on the school
campus.
Mrs. Joseph Murray, chairman
of the party, will be assisted by
Mrs. Madeline Garafalo Law.
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your Office If you ignore the re-
peated warnings.
All in all, though, District Of
f1cials have tried to make posting
collateral for traffic violation
much more pleasant than for
merly.
AS if the new conveniences
weren't enough, they have even
painted the walls of the bureau
a cool, sea green.
Evening star., 1954-06-06
Sue Johnson Engaged to Wed

Miss Johnson will be graduated
this month from the College Of
William and Mary. Mr.. Som
mers is attending the School Of
Engineering at the University Of
Virginia.
Evening star., 1954-06-06

Judge and Mrs. Edward Claude
johnson Of Arlington announce
the engagement of their daugh-
ter Helen Sue to Mr.. John Ed
ward Sommers. jr.. SON of Mr..
and Mrs. Sommers Of Arlington
and Newport News. Va.
Evening star., 1954-06-06
Women to Pay Traffic
Fine FromHonneSo Soon
But New Central Violations Bureau
Tehtens U p on Roundup of Cuprits
By Lee WoIsh

You are the proud owner Of a
dazzling new foreign sports car.
You were tempted, and had to
try its speed. So, now you are
the owner of a traffic violations
ticket.
And YOU-in the hurry to get
your husband to work, back to
market, and Junior to the SWIM
ming pool-went through red
light. AS you realized it, you
careened nervously to the curb,
only to be confronted by the un-
smiling countenance of a traffic
policeman. You now have one
of those little pieces of paper,
too.
AS of this moment, you must
present the ticket at your near
est precinct police station within
70 hours where. with luck, no.
body will witness the sad spec
tacle but the policeman on duty.
But it is far more likely that.
since all sorts of law violation
cases are brought into the sta
ton. your companions there will
be Second-Story men, amiable
drunks, or not-So- o-amiable char
acters who want to carry on a
conversation.
This brush with life'S Seamier
side, which has shaken many a
sheltered lass, will be eliminated
when the new Central Violations
Bureau for traffic offenses be-
gins operating on July Is.
1t will be possible for YOU now
decorouSly to write out a check
in your drawing room to pay the
fine, or to go to the post Office
and mail a postal mail order.
Or, If you prefer. you can go
down to the new bureau and pay
1t in person. But you no longer
have to go to the precinct sta
ton.
Women Bolked
$50 many women didn't like
to go down to a precinct and be
booked like an ordinary crimi-
nal, and we didn't blame them"
says Mr.. Walter F. Bramhall,
the gallant clerk of Municipal
Court. and one of the men who
has been working since 1941 on
the founding of the new bureau.
This has been the practice in the
District for many years.
AS the holder of drivers per-
NIT in the District Of Columbia,
here are some of the changes you
can expect if you violate a traf-
fic rule.
At the present time you have
to appear in person, post col
lateral and at that time decide
whether you want to go to court
or forfeit the collateral. You
also have to pay cash, and show
your drivers permit.
"You have to give your name,
where you work, your age, height.
weight-juSt the same as If you
had been arrested for shoplift-
ing" says Mr.. Bramhan.
Under the new system, IL it Is