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The Key West citizen., 1954-12-01
Public Invited
To Attend Elks
Memorial Rites

Chaplain Charles B. Robinson,
USN, viii be the principal speak
er at the annual memorial exer-
cises Of Key West Lodge of Elks
to be held 8 p. m. Sunday in the
Elks annex.
Harold Thompson, chairman of
the committee on arrangements,
announced today that the public
was again invited to attend the
services.
Taking q prominent part in the
exercises again this year will be
the Key West High School Chorus
Group under direction of Tom
whitley.
The following program has been
arranged:
Lords Prayer - High School
Chorus
Remarks - Jack Baker. E. r.
Invocation - Rabbi Abraham
Schwartz
Battle Hymn of the Republic
- High School Chorus
mystic Ron Call' - Paul Sher,
PER
s.Ave Maria - Lourdes Diaz
Address - Chaplain Robinson
"Onward Christian Solderis" -
High School Chorus
ss23rd Psalm" = Roger Bean
"Recessional" High School
Chorus
Benediction Rev. John Capel-
h. S. J.
The Key West citizen., 1954-12-01
EARLY APPROVAL
(Continued from Paee One

NIoHLlnueQ from rage One
present plant, we might be SER
iously hurt. I'm a member of the
utility board and I've given the
question serious thought and I am
convinced that the expansion is
necessary"
Lower Rates Hoped For
Cobo also advanced the hope that
as the electric company expands,
it will be possible to lower rates
through more efficient operation.
City Commissioner Louis Car
bonell said: IF they can show me
there is need for it - and there
must be the way the city is grow
ing = I'll go along with it. The
fact that the engineers and the
utility board advocate the expan-
sion should be enough evidence.
We can't continue to progress un-
less We have adequate utility ser
vice for new business" !"
Commissioner Paul r. Roberts
commented: II haven't had a
chance to study the plan complete
ly, but I'm all for progress and
if this is what is needed, I'm for
it."
DeIaney's Plan
Commissioner Jack Delaney said
that he would probably approve of
the measure - but that he is go
ing to try to get a bigger payment
in lieu of taxes for. the city when
the bond ordinance is drawn up.
81 haven't looked into it too deep
ply, but I know you have to keep
up with progress. The only posi-
BILE objection / might possible have
to such a program would be the
amount of taxes they would pay
on such improvements. I'd like 10
see provision incorporated in the
bond issue that the city would get
fair tax equivalent on any i'm
proyements."
The Key West citizen., 1954-12-01
The Weatherman
Says:

Aey West and Vicinity: Clear to
paIly cloudy and mild through
thursday. Low temperature to-
n,gnI III near So high Thursday about
o. winds should be moderate to
occasionally fresh northeast winds
NJ gseomlng easterly tonight and
riorloa: Clear to partly cloudy
ana mild through Thursday.
Jacksonville through the Florida
STRAITS: Moderate northeast winds
over tne north portion becoming
gentle to moderate east to south
east tonight and southeast to south
thursday. Fresh northeast winds
over the south portion becoming
moderate to occasionally fresh east
erly tonight and Thursday. Clear to
partly cloudy weather.
East Gulf: Gentle to moderate
easterly winds over the north por-
tlon and moderate to fresh north
east to east winds over the south
portion this afternoon and tonight.
Thursday gentle to moderate south
east to south winds over the north
portion and moderate east winds
over the south portion occasionally
fresh in the extreme south. Clear
to partly cloudy.
Western Caribbean: Moderate to
fresh northeast to east winds
through Thursday. Partly cloudy
and widely scattered showers.
The Key West citizen., 1954-12-01
MORSE MAY RUN
AS A DEMOCRAT

WASHINGTON R-Rep. elect
Edith Green (D-ore) predicts that
Sen. Morse, now listed as an in
dependent, viii run for reelection
in Oregon in 1856 as Democrat.
She said At news conference
yesterday Morse would ha wei.
coined VITA open arms by Demo.
cratic leaders in the state and
rank-and-flle party members"
The Key West citizen., 1954-12-01
County Board To
Meet Tomorrow

The Monroe County Commits
sion will meet si 4 p. m. to-
morrow in the county court
house, II was announced today
by Gerald Saunders. chairman.
The meeting was called at the
request of Commissioners Har-
ry Harris. chairman Of the road
committee. to discuss county
roads.
The Key West citizen., 1954-12-01
HIGH ENROLMENT

WASHINGTON R-The US. Of
flee of Education today estimated
college and university enrolment
this fall at 2,472,OOO students, the
highest ever recorded. The pre-
vious record was 2,457 900 in 1949.
The Key West citizen., 1954-12-01
SHE WANTS OUT

LOS ANGELES R-Cuban ac-
tress EStelita Rodriguez, 26, has
sued Grant Withers, 51year-old
movie actor, for divorce on the
ground of cruelty. They were mar
ried in 1853.
The Key West citizen., 1954-12-01

Observation Taken al Post Office
Building. TOO AM. EST.
Key West, Fla, Dec. !. 1854
The Key West citizen., 1954-12-01

ToMoRRoW's
TIDES
NAVAL Basel
Time Of Height Of
Station Tide high water
High Tides Low Tides
1:22 am. 1892 am.
3;02 pm. 8:.S1 pm.
ADDITIONAL TIDE DATA
Reference Station: Key West
Bahia Honda
tbridgs) ooh ION 30 n.
least end) ..r-f2h 2om
Bocs Chica
Sandy Pf. --oh 40m
No Name Key
caldes Channel
lnorfh endl +2h l0m
4.l.4 r..
t-l-Minus sign: Corrections
to be suhirsefed.
l+l-Pivs sign: Corrections to
be added.
The Key West citizen., 1954-12-01
Temperatures

Relative Humidity. J AN.
86%
Barometer tSea Levell. 7 AN.
1921 ins.--1024.0 mbS.
The Key West citizen., 1954-12-01

Tomorrow's Almanac
The Key West citizen., 1954-12-01
Temperatures

AT 1880 AM, EST
The Key West citizen., 1954-12-01

ToMoRRoW's
Seward seaport record., 1954-04-09
TELL US SOME LIES

Last week, Jerry the Barber, was challenged to a liars contest by the "dean of barbers" of Sew ard, Nebraska. Jerry's reply to the challange was;
 Il accept the challenge. I feel terribly hadicapped however, as this is such a fabulous country that the widest exageration is true."
 He has received, Jerry says, quite a few lies to date. He has sold the business, however, and wishes to thank all his good friends in Seward for their pat ronage while in the Gateway City. He is still collecting tall stories for the Seward, Nebraska deal and asks that anyone who has good one to add to the collection, leave it at the news paper office. He will pick them up and take the bunch to Neba- ska with the other Seward of ferings.
Seward seaport record., 1954-04-09
THREE FIRE ALARMS. ONE FIRE

Fire fighters were called out three times this week, but only the third call proved serious.
 Monday morning before 9 O. clock a call sent the firemen to 311 Seventh Ave. for an over heated stove. No damage. At about 3 pm. Wednesday they responded again to a call at 200 Madison Street. This was a false alarm.
 At 11:4O Thursday morning however, a real blaze was under way in a garage in the 900 block of Fourth Ave, belonging to Howard Smith. The building was used as storage place for furniture and household goods. Damage amounted to approx imately $500. Bremen saved the exterior of the building in spite of the high wind. The interior and goods were badly damaged,
Seward seaport record., 1954-04-09
ANNUAL JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM NEXT FRIDAY

Friday, April 16, will be big date for Seward High School, as the date of their annual junior senior banquet and prom. The banquet will be held in the home economics room.
 Buster Clark and his orches- tra from Anchorage will fea- ture the prom to follow the ban quet. Buster Clark, from the Seward Elks Club, and vice pres ident of the Anchorage Musi- clans Association, has arranged with the Anchorage business agent, MT. Al Seitz, to contribute the services of the orchestra to Seward High School free of charge.
 The Elks Lodge No. 1773 will underwrite expenses of lodging of the musicians while they are in Seward Friday night.
Seward seaport record., 1954-04-09
ENGINEER CRITICISES
 UNTIDY LOOKS OF CITY

Col, Lederer, engineer and tonnage expert, who has been studying the Seward docks, cri- cized the city in a friendly way this week. Approaching town" he said, either by water, rail, or highway, the scenery is un- approachable in beauty. And the setting for the town is magni- ficent."
 The untidyness of the city it. self however gives one a jolt, the Colonel remarked. He hoped that the citizens would clean up, paint up and tidy the streets, yards, fronts and vacant lots, so as to make the whole appear ance better to the visitor.
 It was remarked at the Cham Der of Commerce, that the Mayor calls for ap annual cleanup month, usually in May, and that in past years some civic club has undertaken to sponsor some kind of campaign to beautify the town; it was hoped that some organization would enter into such a program again this year.
Seward seaport record., 1954-04-09
"Quack" Blown Up In Shelter FlGrbor

Another attempt was made Wednesday afternoon to demol- ish the hulk of the old Quacken- bush which lies sunken in the small boat harbor.
 Several years ago the hulk was partly demolished and part of it deposited on the tide flats to the north of the harbor Part of the old ship still lies in the harbor area, however, and must be removed before harbor inn provement can be completed.
 The harbor was cleared of all boats Wednesday afternoon and about HOO pounds of dynamite placed in the sunken hulk. The charge was set off at about 33O in the afternoon. Chunks of wood and debris were blown to considerable height by the big blast. No damage was suffered by other craft or the mooring dock which was in the immediate vicinity.
 Metal parts of the old "Quack" are still in the small boat har- Dor, but it is hoped that they were loosened enough by the blast to enable removal with crane
Seward seaport record., 1954-04-09
POSTOFFICE DEPT CALLS FOR MAIL BOAT BIDS

The Postoffice Department is asking for bids for the continu- ation of mail boat service be tween Seward and Nikolski as we'll as for other Alaska routes, it was learned officially this week.
 The Seward-Nikolski route serves Is points along the Aleu- tian Chain. This service was threatened last month when the Postoffice Department announc- ed change to air service. Gov ernor Heintzleman and Delegate Bartlett both made immediate protests to the Postmaster Gen eral and to the Interior Depart ment. The matter was also taken up by Seattle and Alaska Cham bers of Commerce.
Seward seaport record., 1954-04-09
COMMITTEE TO PLAN GIRL SCOUT CAMP

The camp committee, Vern Coumbe, chairman, will meet with the executive board of the Girl Scout Association at the home of Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Die sher Tuesday, April 13.
 A new camp ground has been acquired at Mile 13 on Kenai Lake. Plans are to be made con corning use of the camp this summer and facilities which will be necessary to construct before the season opens.
 Cookies
 Girl Scout Cookies are still available in Seward. They can be had by calling Mrs. Diesher, Lincoln 105. Place an order at this number and the cookies will be delivered.
Seward seaport record., 1954-04-09
To Export Timber For Manufacture In Japan

The eXportation of cottonwood logs from Alaska to Japan for manufacture has been approved by Secretary of the Interior Douglas Mckay.
 Governor B. Frank Heintzle- man advised his office in Juneau on April ' that cottonwood logs for export will be cut from pub lie domain lands principally in the Anchorage and Matanuska Valley area. The Governor said the eXportation will continue un- til such time as local manufac- turing facilities are developed to provide substantial home mar ket for such logs,
 Since the cottonwood timber is not being utilized at the pres ent time" Governor Heintzle- man said, "the supply of timber for local use would not be en- dangered by exportation of req sonable volumes. This arrange ment will increase the economic activity between Japan and Al aska."
 The request for authorization to export cottonwood timber came from the Anchorage Cham Der of Commerce and individu- als in Palmer. The Governor said he feels the eXportation of cottonwood logs at this time will demonstrate the value of this timber and arouse interest in de veloping an industry for Alaska.
Seward seaport record., 1954-04-09
ALAsKA-NEBRAsKA NEWS

As time begins to draw closer for the trip to Nebraska, enthu- siasm scene to be growing. In order to seat all that wish to see the game back there, it has been decided that there must be two Basketball games instead of the one originally planned. There has had to be a limita- tion as to folks who could get tickets for the Chamber of Com merce banquet at which Gov. Crosby will attend too The place will only seat 500 and early in- dications are that 1900 tickets are requested for that dinner alone. MT. Davisson writes that the folks back there are really being carried away with their plans.
 Here the fund is still growing but very slowly. The Senior Woman's Club has turned in close to $40 on their bake sale, while the Pep Club at school made S48 on the Mixmaster. The Woman's Society at the Methodist Church turned in S126 on their dinner last week. Plans are going ahead for the boxing matches on May 1st. and sever al other plans are under way, but we still have long ways to go to make our goal. One of the folks who had their seat on the plane paid for, has had to withdraw, leaving space yet for one more person. First come with their money, first served,
 A special Gold Rush edition of the two Seward, Nebraska Newspapers together, printed on special gold paper and carrying many pictures of both Alaska and Nebraska, will be printed and will sell for 50 cents, or you can order the Blade" for three months and the special edition for $1.OO. Actually, our fund gets half of the 50 cents, so that you not only get this prized souvenir, but we get a return on it too,
 Some of you folks may have some novel ideas as to how to advertise your business back there too, which we would like to hear about. For example, at the Governors Dinner, we will be eating Matanuska Valley Ice Cream, while the program will be on Alaska Steamship Co.'S famous dog menues. The glasses will sit on Hair Seal Coasters from the Alaska Fur factory, and the ash trays will say: "Solly's'. Frankly I am anx- ious," MT. Malin stated, "to see someone's face, if Jacque Roth trys to pay for something in gold dust
Seward seaport record., 1954-04-09
DENALI ON FIRST TRIP NEXT WEEK

The Alaska Lines passenger ship Denali will make it's first trip of the year next week, ar1 irving here April IS. This is the beginning of the season for one passenger ship each week. The Baranof will put in again April 22.
 The Aleutian will leave Seat1 tie May 26. and the Alaska orl June 2, which will initiate thd usual service of two passengeri each week through September 3|
 An increase is. noted in thd number or frequency of freighj ters for Alaska also, as the buil| ding season progresses.
Seward seaport record., 1954-04-09
Beautiful Paintings At Hobby Show

Many unusual and beautiful paintings were on display at the Woman's Club Hobby Show Thursday. The show, held in the afternoon and evening in the city council room, was tastefully displayed and of particularly fine quality.
 Many visitors were impressed with the quality of work being done by local amateur artists, as well as the works of Ramsauer, Jensen and Hawkins who are classed as professional.
 J. A. Jensen's charcoal and chalk portrait of an Eskimo held people fascinated. It seemed more popular than landscapes done in the same medium.
 Hawkins familiar scenes of Seward in his favorite blues have a poignant and gripping quality that drew viewers back repeatedly to the pictures.
 Mrs. Ruth Inglis, who has been painting only short time, shows a simplicity of style and an integrity of form that is par ticularly appealing. The amazing thing about the show was the evidence of great deal of un- trained talent to be found in a town the size of Seward, and in the frozen North" where we are expected to live in igloos.
 Tea and cookies were served during the hours of the show which was considered most sat isfactory by all concerned and the club decided to make it an annual affair.
Seward seaport record., 1954-04-09
NEBRASKANS GROWN KING AND QUEEN

At the All Sports banquet, sponsored by the Seward, Nebr,, High Pep Club held at the high school in that city on Monday night, March p, Juanita Clark was selected as Queen and Ray Sloup as King.
 Appearing in the above pie ture, reading left to right are Ed win Schultz and Pat Smutny, at tendants: Ray Sloup, King; Jua- nita Clark, Queen; Dick Cooley and Janet Stilahn, attendants.
 Betty Rolfmeier, president of the Pep Club, acted as toast mistress. Ray Sloup, president of the s Club, gave the response.
 Left: Seward. Nebraska. High School Band and Majorettes who will welcome the Seward, Alaska group when they make the trek south this spring.
Seward seaport record., 1954-04-09
Development Board Reports High Cost Of Rail Shipments

To: All Presidents of the Chambers of Commerce and all interested parties.
 URGENT!
 "The Alaska Development Board wishes to call to your at- tention the fact that when rail shipments are made from points in the East to the West Coast ports, the rate is much higher for shipments 10 Alaska than 10 Hawaii. Japan or Korea. This difference is as much as l009o on some products. The same is true of traffic moving from Alas ka 10 points in the States.
 Tt is quite obvious that such a situation defies common sense and rules of fair play and exacts heavy toll from the economy of Alaska. The effects of such discriminatory rate structure are keenly felt by merchants, ship pers and all consumers in gen eral.
 The high cost of living is one of the greatest stumbling blocks to the development of Alaska and indirectly the rail shipment rates not only cause hardship to the consumer but affect the competitive status of goods pro duced and exported from the Territory. Such goods will be in creasing in number. Without drastic reduction in the rail freight rates, the establishment and growth of new industries will be stymied and prevented.
 Preliminary discussions with the representatives of the rail roads were announced and will be scheduled soon. Since you know your local situation best, we urge you to appoint a special committee to gather the neces- sary data and transmit them to our office al the earliest possible date. It is suggested that direct quotations be requested from manufacturers of all types of goods you consume and the cost of shipping by rail on that basis. Discuss those matters in detail with your freight forwarders and all persons who have a def mite knowledge of the percent age of rail freight cost in the total cost of goods shipped in and out of Alaska.
 Pass resolutions based on facts and express your determin- ation to see the Territory freed from discriminatory rail freight rates!
 Alaska Development
 Board
 by: Alexander Baird,
 General Manager
Seward seaport record., 1954-04-09
ANOTHER WEEK OF ARID WEATHER

Seward has had only .23 of an inch of precipitation since the 18th of March. There has been no precipitation since March 25 when there was .19 of an inch, which amounts to little more than trace, and that was in the form of a little skiff of snow during the night
 This must set some sort of record for Seward weather, es- pecially spring weather. Folks are now betting on rain for Easter! But no one is featuring rain hats yet.
Seward seaport record., 1954-04-09
Bill Would Stop Private Home BuiIc'ing In Alaska

A Olll "llCIl VIII VII ludlly stop private home construction in Alaska has passed the House of Representatives and is now before the U. s. Senate, the Alas ka Housing Authority has learn ed, according to E. Glen Wilder, Executive Director of AHA.
 The bill, known as the Hous- ing Act of 1854 CIR 7839) con tains on page 70 two lines which read: Sec. 305. Subsection (b) of Section 2 of the Alaska Hous- ing Act, as amended, is hereby repealed"
 These two lines, which are not explained or elaborated in the bill, terminates the purchase of Alaskan mortgages by the Ma tional Mortgage Association, bet ter known as Fanny May.
 At the present time, the Fed eral National Mortgage AsSocia- tion is the only substantial buy CT of Alaskan FILA approved mortgages. More than S70,000,- 900 of Alaskan mortgages have been bought by Fanny May since the Alaska Housing Act was passed in 1949. Private markets in the same period of time have absorbed less than S5,000,000 in Alaskan mortgages.
 No more calculated blow to stop the growth and develop ment of Alaska could have been devised than these fifteen seem ingly innocuous words Wilder said. Tt means that not only will financing of new homes come to a stop, but the financial market for absorbing resales of real estate will dry up
 Alaskan bankers and business leaders view this situation with extreme alarm They declare that every effort should be made to have the Senate delete Section 3O5 from the bill-if the devel- opment of Alaska is to be saved from a serious setback, Wilder said.
 Hardest hit will be individual families who wish to build or buy under FILA regulations. They will not be able to finance their homes under FILA terms. Realtors will feel the pinch as there will be relatively little private money to finance con struction or purchase of homes
 With financing curtailed. the newly founded home construc- tion industry in Alaska will face extreme difficulties.
 Because our private home building industry is not yet fully matured and because of our re- motenesS from private lending markets in the States, the loss of Fanny May to Alaska becomes a much more serious matter than the loss of it as a mortgage outlet to any section in the States" Wilder said. Congress should be made aware of the disastrous effects that might come to Alaska if Section 305 is not removed from the Housing Bill" Wilder added.
Seward seaport record., 1954-04-09
EIGHT WINNERS IN ESSAY CONTEST

Three first prizes, each .22 rifle, and five prizes of member ship in the Izaak Walton League will be awarded Tuesday, April 13, at 8 pm.
 The contest on wildlife con servation was announced early in the year by the local chapter, and entries were accepted from all high school students who were interested.
 The entries have been judged, but names of winners are with. held pending presentation of awards.
Seward seaport record., 1954-04-09
CITY WATER SAFE TO DRINK

City water is free from con tamination, according to the lat est analysis from the Alaska De pertinent of Health laboratories.
 The sample, taken from the Japp Creek tanks, was a routine sampling which is required for analysis every month.
Seward seaport record., 1954-04-09

Miss Arlita Hall arrived last Friday to make her home here. She is sister of Doc" Hall. She is the new beauty operator at Vina's Beauty Shop, and is prepared with all the latest Cali fornia hair styles.
Seward seaport record., 1954-04-09
Reporters Notebook

Dorothy Prior, candidate for election to the Territorial House of Representatives, was a visitor in Seward this week. She attend ed the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, installation of of ficers of the American Legion, and other meetings, as well as visiting her many friends in Seward. Miss Prior has proven herself good friend of Seward and she found no difficulty in renewing acquaintances here.
 James E. Hawkins of Ninil- chik and Clam Gulch was visi- tor in town this week with his wife and children.
 Mrs. Everett R. Skinner and son Lawrence, aged three, ar rived aboard the Baranof this Wednesday.
 John Paulsteiner was an other passenger arriving home on the Baranof this week.
 Mrs. Nora Lee Erdmann is patient in Seward General Hos pital.
 George Massoz, former resi- dent, returned to Seward from Minnesota last Sunday. MT. Mas soz plans to spend the summer here.