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Evening star., 1954-10-19
Eisenhower Orders
Barley Import Limit

President Eisenhower has pro-
claimed a 27.5 million bushel
limit on imports of barely into
the United States for the II
months that began October /.
His action late yesterday
modified Tariff Commission rec
concentrations which had called
for Q special scent per busi1el
fee on barely imports in excess
Of 22.5 million bushels.
Evening star., 1954-10-19

This will be
the 17th an
nual affair. It
will be held
Sat u r d a y
night at the
M a y flower
Hotel. More
t h a n 1000
ShrinerS and
friends attend
t h e yearly
stag.
The menu
and Broadway
e n t ertainerS
rooEa ~ nnn ~
Evening star., 1954-10-19
Almas Temple Annual
Oyster Festival Saturday

Alton s. Bradford has been
named general chairman Of this
years Almas Temple Shriners'
ovSter festival
Evening star., 1954-10-19
Engineer Group to Dine

The Society Of American Mill
tary Engineers will hold a din
ner meeting at $50 pm. Sat
urday at the Army Map Service,
$500 Brooks lane NV.
Evening star., 1954-10-19

make it one of Mr.. Bradford.
the top annual parties for area
ShrinerS.
Mr.. Bradford said he hopes
to make this years lone of the
biggest and most successful"
oyster spreads in Temple history.
Seward seaport record., 1954-02-19
AMERICAN LEGION POST 5 ELECTS OFFICERS

A regular meeting of Seward Post No. 5, the American Legion, Department of Alaska, was held February IT at the Legion club rooms. The main feature of the meeting was election of officers for the 1854 Legion year. Those elected to office are as follows:
 Albert Trump, Commander; William Ferguson, First Vice Commander; Edgar Johnson, Second Vice-Commander; Arlee w. Hayne, Adjutant; Irwin Tress- Ter, Finance Officer; George N. Galloway, Sergeant at Arms; William Green, Chaplain; Floyd Johnson, Service Officer; Eugene Breitenbach, Historian; and Ma rion R. Stevens, Judge Advocate.
 This is another in a series of keeping our members and com munity informed through the eff forts of our local news outlets. Just some of the work to be done as a Legion Post.
 -Arlee w. Hayne, Adj.
Seward seaport record., 1954-02-19
CHARLES MALIN RESIGNS
 AS SECRETARY OF c. OF c.

Reverend Charles Malin, Jr., secretary of Seward Chamber of Commerce for two years, ten dered his resignation this week. Both the church and the cham Der are suffering" Rev. Malin stated, because the work in both organizations requires more attention. than it is possible to give. Chamber of Commerce cor respondence is increasing so rap idly that it has become a full time job if it is to be done prop erly, and the pastorate of large church is always full time job."
 He can continue in committee work for the Chamber of Com merce, MT. Malin told the mem bership, but asked to be relieved of the secretaryship. Action will be taken by the board of direc- tors to find another secretary who can give a great deal of time to the work.
Seward seaport record., 1954-02-19
SQUARE DANCE PRACTICE SESSIONS START MONDAY

The first of the square dance practice sessions will get under way Monday evening, February 22, at 7:30 pm, in the Jesse Lee Recreation Center, under the sponsorship of the Seward Gate way Swipgers.
 If you are interested in these sessions, be sure to call Beryl Wagner at Lincoln 43, Barbara Bedford at Adams 40, or Joanne Lind at Adams 31, in order to register. Cost of the group of six lessons is $2.50 per person, and may be paid at the Monday night meeting.
 It is hoped that those who re- quire a refresher course, as well as those who have never danced before, will avail themselves of the opportunity to become part of the enjoyable recreational ac- tivities of the Seward Gateway Swingers.
Seward seaport record., 1954-02-19
Girl Scout News

The regular monthly meeting of the Adult Girl Scouts was held Monday evening at the home of Mrs. J. Deisher. Plans for the cookie sale were completed.
 The cookie sale will start the first of March and is under the direction of Mrs. Phil Durant and Mrs. Elsie Whitmore.
 Plans are being made to form a group of Senior Girl Scouts in the near future. Mrs. Alice Chris tiansen is new leader for Brownie Troop 3. This troop will meet every Wednesday after school in the basement of the Lutheran Church.
 Troop 3 had Mrs. Minnie Coul- ter as guest at the last meeting, She showed them handcraft pieces from her native country of Latvia. She told them some of the interesting customs and sang some Latvian songs. The troop completed and sent tray favors to the Sanatorium and the hospital.
 Troop ? had party to cele- brate their birthday. The girls made favors, played games and
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JOHN GORSUCH GUEST SPEAKER AT
 LINCOLN DAY DINNER

John Gorsuch, Third Division senator, was keynote speaker at the Lincoln Day dinner held in the dining hall of Seward Sana- torium last Saturday night.
 Local Republican candidates, Win Erwin and Paul Nelson, were present, as well as Barbara Dimock, candidate for Delegate to Congress, Dorothy Prior and MT. and Mrs. Wharton.
 Mrs. Dimock was making the opening speech in her campaign for Delegate. Gorsuch. remarked that "it was appropriate to fire the opening gun against Bartlett in Bartlett" and that if she wins, it might not be too much trouble to change the last four letters of the name making it Barbara, Alaska.
Seward seaport record., 1954-02-19
ADDITIONAL JUDGESHIP RAISED AGAIN

Stating his belief that legis- lation which cleared Congress earlier this month does not meet all requirements in the country for additional federal judges, Senator Pat McCarran last week introduced a measure to provide more judgeships throughout the country, including an additional judge for the Third Division in Alaska.
 The measure signed by the President does not provide for the long awaited second judge ship to relieve the court situa- tion at Anchorage, a deletion which would be remedied under the bill now introduced by the Nevada Senator.
Seward seaport record., 1954-02-19
AIaska Freight Lines Wants Freight Rate Cut

Alaska Freight Lines, Inc, has filed reduced freight rates with the F e deral Maritime Board to become effective Mar. 5, according to information giv- en Delegate Bartlett by the Fed eral Maritime Board.
 'The any-quantity rate from Valdez and Seward, to Seattle and Tacoma" L. Tibbott, Chief of the Regulation Office of the Federal Maratime Board stated, 'has been reduced from $4.50 to $3.50 per 100 pounds; from Anchorage and Palmer to Se attle and Tacoma from $500 to $4.00 per 100 pounds, and from Fairbanks to Seattle and Tacoma from $650 to $500 per 100 pounds"
 In addition, Alaska Freight Lines has established a $3.50 per 100 pound rate on minimum quantity of 10000 pounds from Anchorage and Palmer to Sc attle and Tacoma, as well as a S4.00 per pound rate on mini mum quantity of 10000 pounds from Fairbanks to Seattle and Tacoma.
Seward seaport record., 1954-02-19
EVANGELISTIC CRUSADE
 CONTINUES THRU SUNDAY

Rev. Clarence M. Ball and Dr. George w. Pomeroy, members of the nationwide evangelistic crusade preaching in Seward, will continue their services here at the Methodist Church through Sunday.
 As result of the crusade and the regular church program, the local church will receive 50 new members Sunday, February 21 Infant and adult baptism will be given at both morning and eve ming services. Rev. Ball will con duct morning service and Dr. Pomeroy will officiatc at the evening service.
 Sunday School is announced for the regular hour at 9:45 am. Youth Fellowship meets at pm. A radio broadcast is scheduled for 6:15 p.n., Sunday over sta tion KIBH.
Seward seaport record., 1954-02-19
Hodson. Duronf Head COP. In Seward

Mrs. Frances Hodson and Phil Durant were elected precinct committeewoman and commit teeman in Seward precinct by Republican in caucus Tuesday night.
 The Seward precinct caucus was well attended and accomp- lished plans for the coming cam paign.
 Three delegates were elected to the Third Division convention slated for March 19 and 20 at Palmer. Win Erwin, candidate for Alaska Legislature; Tommy Bic, manager Northern Stevedoring & Handling Corporation; and Leon Lewis, manager Kenai Co op, were the three elected. Alternates chosen wers Charles Malin, Mark Walker, and David Carlson.
 The group passed three resolu- tions. One, to abolish fish traps immediately; to divide the Third Division into precincts for cleo tion of representatives by dis trict; and to create a utilities commission for supervision of utility rates and service.
 Bartlett precinct and that known as Mile 6 have not re- ported caucus results, but they are entitled to one delegate each.
Seward seaport record., 1954-02-19
AIcsku Gron+-in-Aid Reached Sb Million Lest Year

Alaska received $6,616, ,341 from the various federal grant in-aid programs during the fiscal year 1853, according to a report just issued by the Council of State Governments, and released from the office of Governor Heintzleman.
 This sum amounted to S36.41 per capita compared with an av- craze Of S1765 per capita for all states, territories and posses sions. Grants on a per capita basis ran from low of $7.68 in Puerto Rico to a high of $62 89 in Nevada
 In computing per capita grants for Alaska, it is noted that the Council used a population figure of 182,000. This figure includes 50,000 military personnel, ac- cording to the Bureau of Census. Use of civilian population figures would raise the per capita rate for Alaska to approximately $50.
 Of the 48 states receiving grant-inaid funds for every $10O collected in state revenues, the low was Connecticut which re- ceived only S17.10 for each $1OO of state collections. High was Nevada with S67.40 Of federal funds for each S10O collected by the state,
 Comparing figures for aid received in 1853 and amount ap- pOrtiOned to Alaska for fiscal 1954 it is noted that the school lunch program has been in creased from SIS, ,920 to S3O,764. Other programs increased to a smaller degree are cooperative agricultural extension work; re- search and marketing; mainten- ance and operation of schools GncreaSed by $529,7O0; hospital construction and a new program of defense community facilities and services set up at S80O,000.
 A notable decrease is noted in some programs, particularly in the field of health and welfare. Civil Defense was cut down ma teriauy; and no appropriation was made for survey and school construction aid.
 All federal grant-in-aid funds are made on a matching basis with funds appropriated by the states or territories.
Seward seaport record., 1954-02-19
Public Works Bill Goes To Subcommittee

Delegate Bartlett reports that his bill to extend the life of Alaska Public Works program for four years won subcommittee approval this week.
 Alaskan communities, plan ming improvements and expan- sion under A.P.W., Chamber of Commerce and League of Alas kan Cities, as well as club groups and individuals have been urging extension of the program to allow for completion of projects planned in nearly every city and village.
 In taking action, the territor- ies subcommittee of the House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee, voted to amend the bill so as to bring the original law approved in 1949, into con formity with actual practice. Termination of the. present law in June, 1855, would delete 54 projects in the territory includ- ing Stewards hospital and paw ing program.
 Since the start of the A.P.W. program, authorized in the a mount of $70 million, Congress has appropriated $41, 1,208,200 with contracts awarded for 53 projects, 33 of which have been completed, 10 substantially com plete, IS now under construct ion, and 54 applications are still unprocessed.
 Governor Heintzleman ap- peared before the subcommittee in behalf of Bartlett'S bill.
Seward seaport record., 1954-02-19
RECORD FISHING LICENSE SALE IN 1853

Alaska reports the sale of 54,732 fishing licenses, which brought in revenue of $102,347 in 1853, according to the report of Fish & Wildlife Service.
 Resident licenses numbered 36,227; nonresident, 18,505. In the previous year the sale of 43,495 fishing licenses (29,826 resident, 1869 nonresident brought $74,938 to the Territory.
 One half of the revenue re- ceived from fishing and hunting license sales in Alaska is requir- ed by law to go into "miscel- laneous receipts" of the United States Treasury, the remainder is credited to the Territorial school fund.
Seward seaport record., 1954-02-19
Editorial
 By MEX

City manager O'Hara makes an appeal this week to the bus mess men of Seward on full col lection of the city sales tax. There has been an indication of laxity in collections or failure to collect from purchasers who live outside the city limits.
 According to the sales tax ord finance, everything is subject to the 2 percent tax except certain wholesale commodities and items on which delivery is not taken in Seward. In other states and communities which have been using the sales tax for many years, no exemptions are made to persons living outside the limits of the tax area.
 In Seward, the tax is limited for use of education, public health and sanitation. It is kept in a separate fund, and cannot be diverted to general fund pur- poses. To date it has been used almost entirely for school main tenance.
 To come down to cases, this tax problem can be reduced to figures. The total school budget this year was Gin round numbers) S25O, ,OO0, of which the Territory paid $147,O0O. Current operating cost of city schools cost the peo- pie of Seward $71,000. This is over and above the capital in vestment in buildings and equip ment. The figure boils down to S120 per child per year, on the basis of present enrolment. Of this $12O, the Territory paid $75, leaving city taxpayers (who have already bonded themselves and paid for buildings and equip ment) to raise $40 per child in Seward schools, and with the present enrolment, one child out of every four lives outside the city limits.
 The five-room addition to the main school building made in 19491950, was done by general obligation bonds of the people of Seward No aid was received from either territorial or fed eral funds. Tobacco tax funds which were set up since that time, are now being used to pay off the bond issue, but the fact remains that taxpayers within the limits of the city corporation would have had the entire bill to pay had it not been for the tobacco tax fund. Tobacco tax money, however, is limited to construction and rehabilitation. It cannot be used for general maintenance and operation.
 Everybody buying tobacco in any form in Alaska is paying the tobacco tax. It is then ap- portioned by the Territory to schools on the basis of school enrolment. Funds paid by the Territory for school operation and maintenance are obtained from general taxation and other special taxes. Everybody in the Territory contributes through these taxes, and it is quite prob- able that people living and doing business in cities are paying more in general taxes on income than those living outside city limits. They, then are forced to pay much larger share of ed
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Child Drowned Al Cooper Landing

Tragedy struck at the home of MT. and Mrs. Sherman C. Smith of Cooper Landing Wednesday afternoon when their little son fell into Kenai River and was drowned.
 The little boy, Sherman Clay ton Smith, III, eldest of three children, was with two others, who are cousins, and running ahead of the two from one house 10 the other, he ran onto the ice at the rivers edge, slipped and plunged into the water. His aunt, whose name was not avail able at press time, rescued the child and began artificial res piration while someone sped to Moose Pass for a doctor and res pirator. Dr. Francis Phillips of Seward Sanatorium, responded to the call, but by the time he arrived at the scene, apprexi- mately 50 miles from Seward, the child was dead. Temperature at the time was 10 degrees be- low zero.
 The Smiths, who live near the Cooper Landing bridge over Kenai River, have two other little boys, Larry Lee, aged 112 years, and an infant son, Joseph Daniel, born in Seward General Hospital the day before the acci- dent. Mrs. Smith was a patient in the hospital when told of the death of her son.
 Funeral services were held from the Smith home with burial at Cooper Landing.
Seward seaport record., 1954-02-19
P.-T.A. --- and You

The Parent-Teacher Associa ton, both locally and nationally, cooperates with other organiZa- tions but does not join them. It works with other groups whose program is based on a common interest in child welfare. It does not, however, subscribe to dues to such groups or assume any if nancial responsibility to them. Cooperation may be simply an interchange of ideas or pooling of resources and materials to carry out a given project. It may mean undertaking of an entire new program. All members of the P.-T.A. must approve par ticipation in cooperative pro grams. Most such programs are usually carried on by a special committee and this committee is dissolved on completion of the project.
 P.-T.A. has always endeavored to utilize the services provided by the community agencies. It secures from and gives to them information and help as best serves their mutual interest. Per haps the most familiar tax sup ported agencies are the Depart ment of Health and Division of Public Education. Through CO., operation with local, state and often federal programs, P.-T.A. is able to better promote inn proved educational opportuni- ties.
 In many communities cooper ative programs have done much to improve recreational facilities and provide more wholesome recreational activities. T h ey have helped equip and extend library services, planned and promoted study groups, work shops and classes. They have studied and trained with local groups to help in specialized health examination in many schools that might otherwise be impossible. By the same cooper ative participation they do rou- tine work to relieve doctors and nurses in regular school health examinations. They actively CO., operate with police in safety pro grams. In this field they have helped establish driver schools. Officers and members work closely with Civil Defense off cers in protective training pro- cedures. They cooperate with the Red Cross in all programs of home nursing and first aid.
 Join the Parent-Teacher Asso- citation and support it. It will give you the opportunity to CO., operate with the organization in its own progressive program and with other interested groups to promote the most desirable pro jects for the children and youth of our community.
Seward seaport record., 1954-02-19
B.P.R. OFFERS BUILDINGS FOR SALE

The Bureau of Public Roads announces that it is offering for sale certain excess buildings lo- cated at Mile Is on the Seward Anchorage Highway, Details of the buildings and arrangements for an inspection of the premises may be made by contacting MT. A. K. Medley, Highway Engineer, in Room 2 of the Federal Build ing.
 Bid forms provide for propos- als on single units and may be secured from the Bureau of Pub lie Roads office in the Federal Building. The date of bid open ing is set for March Is, 1854 and successful bidders will have 120 days to remove the buildings from their present location.
Seward seaport record., 1954-02-19
TAX ASSISTANT NOW AT COMMISSIONERS OFFICE

C. A. Herring, Internal Reve- nue Department tax assistant, is in Seward to assist in making out income tax forms.
 He can be consulted in the US. Commissioners office thru next Tuesday between the hours of 9 am. and , pm.
 MT. Herring stated that even though Monday is a legal holi- day, he will be in the office if there is enough business to war rant his staying.
Seward seaport record., 1954-02-19
PHOTOGRAPHY ASKED UNDER ADULT EDUCATION

Response to the proposed classes in adult education in Seward schools has brought out request for classes in amateur photography. It is noted that there is good supply of equip ment in the high school for such study, although there is no dark room.
 Anyone interested in this sub ject is requested to contact MT. Carlson at Adams 126 or call Kathy Ryan at Lincoln 123.
Seward seaport record., 1954-02-19
CARD PARTY AT CATHOLIC PARISH HOUSE

The regular monthly public card party will be held Wednes- day, February "A, at 8 p.m., in the Parish House of Sacred Heart Church.
 Bridge, pinochle and canasta will be played. Refreshments fol- low the party
Seward seaport record., 1954-02-19
|Cify of Seward To Be Under
 "Affack" Next Week

AAt SOiiiC ltiiulStloSGu 1lOllI DG- tween February 21 and Thurs day, February 25, next week, Seward will be under "enemy attack" as part of the war ma neuver North Star now in pro- gresS.
 Civil Defense organizing here has been stepped up to a degree of efficiency that will be tested during the maneuver. The fol lowing instructions are given for the benefit of area residents. Alarm
 A yellow" alert will be re ceived by the director, Col. C. E. Johnson, and his headquar- ters staff will be notified of the alert. These members have been instructed as to their activities. Temporary headquarters will be set up in the newspaper office for this maneuver.
 The Red" alert will be sound ed by three minute blast of the air raid siren. That means that the town is under attack" Peo- pie are advised to memorize in structions given in the Civil De fense poster, on page two of this issue of the Record.
 Children
 School children have been given special attention by the local defense planners. They are to REMAIN INSIDE the build ing, sit or lie on the floor under their desks or tables until the "all clear" is sounded. Under no circumstances are children 10 be on the streets during an alert! There is danger from moving ve- hicleS of the fire, police, and am bulance services.
 Medical and rescue groups have received instruction as to their place of duty. They will go to their posts upon sounding of the Red" alert or air raid siren.
 DO NOT use the telephone. All lines will be cIogged with orders for carrying out of de fense procedures.
 Radio Station
 Station KIBH will go on the air upon being notified of the "Yellow" alert It will remain on the air to give instructions to residents throughout the "at- tack" and until the "all clear" is sounded.
 When the siren blows TURN ON YOUR RADIO to station KIBH and wait for instructions, if you have not been assigned to duty.
 If program is in progress. the station will remain silent except for momentary intervals to keep in contact. It will also announce the "all clear" in case the siren cannot be heard in all parts of town.
 This test is being made in CO., ordination with the Army Airforce. Navy, and National Guard maneuvers. It is a little earlier than was expected and all Civil Defense material for Sew ard may not be on hand. It will be an opportunity, however. to test communications, transporta- tion, police, fire and rescue units and will be a time test to show how long it would take 10 get the organization into operation under emergency conditions.
 Your Civil Defense staff has been working diligently to per feet an orqanization for your protection. Your cooperation is necessary to make it work. Much is still to be done. Local re sponsibility extends to Mile 53. It includes evacuation if neces- sary, feeding. shelter, and all possible needs under disaster conditions or war emergency.
 Remember. your children are safer in school than on the streets, or in many homes of frame construction. They will be taken care of-leave them therel
 Above instructions and com ments are given by Headnuar- ters Staff, Greater Seward Area.
Seward seaport record., 1954-02-19

For a chart of air raid instruc- tions in case of disaster or emer- gency, see page 2 of this paper.
Seward seaport record., 1954-02-19
Reporters Notebook

Palmer MalemuteS arrived in Seward Friday morning for the games Friday and Saturday nights. Our Seahawks need wis ual support against this strong team. For that reason, it is hoped that a large turnout will be in the gymn to root for Seward.